BLUE MOON IN PISCES, FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012

BELOVEDS, this Friday there will be another Full Moon. The 2nd  Full Moon in one month is often referred to as The Blue Moon.  This Blue Moon will be in Pisces, the sign that says "I Believe" and from the way things are going, we are being held accountable for what we believe.  It's time to walk our talk and be what it is we say we believe.  Sometimes Blue Moons bring up situations or circumstances that only happen "once in a Blue Moon". They usually come as surprises but somewhere deep inside we had a feeling (moon word) that it was coming.  For me, it happened that "something" told me to get started writing my updated forecasts for my website.  Just a little voice inside my head said "you'll be glad you did this".  For some reason I don't like writing too far in advance, blame it on laziness procrastination or that I've been trained to meet deadlines (or else) by writing for Essence Magazine.  So I got most of it done last week and planned to post it at midnight on the 31st. 

THE TIDE CHANGES

Last night  I got a phone call from one of my daughters telling me that my 94 year old aunt and two cousins were coming up this Friday and they needed someone to meet them at the train station.  Since I'm the only one who's not working on a corporate plantation and can change my schedule, that "someone" would be me.  Usually I try to stay close to home on any Full Moon, but on this Blue Moon my plan was to go to the waterfalls, do some errands and just vegg out, meditate, pray and catch the spiritual energy.  Now the whole thing has changed.  I'll be traveling to the city on the Blue Moon, with all the noise and artifical lighting and obnoxious, crazy people, on the holiday weekend to meet relatives I haven't seen in years, then travel by subway to bring them to my daughter's house and then later go out to dinner. (phew).  Not my plan but one I can't reasonably change..  The way my daughter pulled me in was to keep saying "Aunt Sissie says the only person she really wants to see is you".  How's that for playing the guilt card.  So, I'm rearranging my schedule, cancelling appointments and battling with the negative self talk in my head, i.e. "if I had known they were planning to come I would have...." or "geez I hate the city on any given day, now I have to be there during the Blue Moon?"  Visions of the Port Authority, homeless people, scheming people, the smells, the long walk to Amtrak, the walk to the subway after Amtrak, kept circulating in my head..."why me Lord?" 

CHANGE YOUR THINKING, CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Then this morning I started changing the images in my head, imaging greeting my relatives with a smile, laughing and catching up with them, eating good food in a restaurant, hugging them and telling them I love them, singing happy birthday to my aunt, who was always there for me when I was growing up.  I have this one angel who usually fusses at me when I'm thinking negatively "what kind of metaphysician are you?" "you can navigate the city streets easily without incident if you stop thinking negatively"  "you've taught many people how to use the Light of protection that you say always works, so what's the difference now?"  I think you get my drift. 

GO WITH THE FLOW

No matter what surprises the Blue Moon in Pisces brings...just deal with it, and stay positive, and keep the Light around you.  Going to get in bed early every night until Friday, take my vitamins, maybe even go for a refreshing swim, but most of all, I'm surrendering to what is.  Someone once said that we should take note of situations and events that are memory makers, and we should treasure them because they only come up once in a while, like once in a  Blue Moon (smile). 

HURRICANE ISAAC

Hurricane Isaac is barreling down on Florida.   How's that for mother nature doing her thing and forcing people to change their plans.  While the hurricane may not hit Tampa directly, the threat has impacted a group of people whom I believe are meanspirited, elitetists and ideologically distant from the very people they're supposed to be representing.  Ann Romney said she and Mitt  were so poor during college days that they ALMOST  had to sell stocks from their portfolios!!!!  Huh What?  How many young people today who are dependent on Pell grants have ever even seen a stock portfolio? Now the party that's trying to replace Obama is gearing up to eliminate pell grants.  They don't have a clue about how the 99 percent of us are living.  May the wind and water pour down on their egotistical souls.  and so it is!

MARS MOVES INTO SCORPIO (Aug.23rd to October 6, 2012)

Mars the action planet moves out of Libra and into Scorpio on Thursday August 23rd until October 7, 2012.  Energetically we're shifting from the light breezy harmonious energy of Libra to a more intense deeper energy of Scorpio.  Mars is one of the rulers of Scorpio, the fixed water sign that says "I Desire" and you might say that Mars is at home when it reaches the sign that it rules.  There's something mysterious about Scorpio because what appears on the surface is not what's going on deep down below. 

SCORPIOS, CANCERS AND PISCES

The water signs will be energized to move towards your goals with a quiet determination and will to be successful. Also Virgo and Capricorn individuals will be receiving a neat sextile from Mars in Scorpio and they can take advantage of networking and the opportunites that come from the people they know. 

TAURUS, LEO AND AQUARIUS

The fixed signs will also be energized and busier and will have to make sure they're getting enough rest and hydrating regularly because of the tendency to push against the grain when Mars is squaring or opposing their signs.  This is not the time to lash out against perceived obstacles or people who seem to be in your way.  Aries and Gemini's and Sagittarians won't be directly affected by Mars in Scorpio, but will probably be making plans behind the scenes for future projects. 

IT'S ALL ENERGY AND IT'S ALL GOOD

Basically we can't make predictions based on one planetary movement, because that eliminates the influences of the other 9 planets.  What we must keep in mind is that its all energy and it's how we decide to use it that makes the difference.  Mars in Scorpio does bring up passion and overly sexual energy.  When Mars goes into Scorpio we hear more stories in the news about sexual crimes, rape and crimes of passion. That's for the lower plane people who are already perverted and living on the edge.  We have to realize that these types of people are living in the world, and to be aware of our surroundings, keep the Light around us and stay safe.  We can also gather in groups and send out bunches of healing Light to others while keeping the Light around ourselves.  It's also a good idea to be sure that the group activities we decide to participate in has a collective mindset of peace, love and harmony.  We need to listen more to our inner guidance and let our intuition work for us.  There were many people who decided not to go to the Batman movie in Colorado, with seemingly no good reason except their inner voice was telling them "don't go".  Now these people are dealing with the guilt of not being there for their friends who were either hurt or killed.  That brings me to the last advice on how to channel Mars in Scorpio energy...Forgiveness.  This is an excellent period to forgive yourself or anyone else in your world that you may have been holding resentment for. Guilt is "mad at me", resentment is "mad at you".  Either one is destructive on the internal level.  It serves no purpose because it stems from something that has happened in the past.  

LET GO AND LET GOD!

It's a good idea to let go and let God, because carrying resentment, or jealousy for someone else only pollutes the air and the people around you in negative ways.  So as this election season heats up, lets try to be for something and not against something.  Be proactive, not reactive.  If you think others are getting away with something, telling lies, using fear to get votes, try not to get caught up in it.  If you think the person you're voting for is the right one, then get up and move your body and help that person to win.  You can either spend precious time trashing someone or spend time talking about the good things your candidate of choice has done.  When Obama won the election 4 years ago, groups of people set out to make sure he'd be a one term president.  No matter what he did, they found fault with it.  They organized themselves with money and ideas that made the "haters" hate even more.  They were able to elect politicians in the congress who were dedicated to blocking any progress that could have been made.  Obama brought out the ugly in the people who couldn't accept a Black man in the whitehouse.  He took over from a regime that made policies specifically designed to help the rich.  Mars in Scorpio will bring out more dirty tactics, lies and deceit by people who want to keep the status quo.  Yet there is an understirring in this country of people who are dedicated to spreading the wealth around.  While you may feel helpless to stopping the "fat cats", just watch the weather and let go and let God.  In the meantime stay healthy, meditate and pray.  There is a power greater than you and me and that power will succeed. I love you all.   

NEW MOON IN LEO - WHOOHOO!

On Friday, August 17, 2012, the Sun and Moon will connect to form the New Moon in Leo.  New Moon's are good times to start new habits or to break old habits and to project your goals for the coming months.  We write down our goals on a piece of paper, as writing clarifies our intentions and helps us to focus on our needs and desires. 

USAIN ST. LEO BOLT IS GOLDEN

Usain Bolt is the fastest man in the world and he was born under the sign of Leo.  Someone said that Usain loves the spotlight, likes being on stage and that's so typical of Leo personalities.  He won 3 Gold Medals in this Olympics and when interviewed he said he wants to be a legend...wowee!  A man who knows what he wants and has the talents to get it.  Watching Usain run is exciting, because he traditionally starts off slow, then powers up and passes everyone.  Thank you Usain for giving us the example of spiritual principles, it doesn't matter how you start but how you finish the race.  And that's the message for New Moon in Leo. Keep your eyes on the finish line and know that you have enough energy to be successful.  Or, it doesn't matter how you start because if you've put the work in and truly believe in your abilities you'll win the Gold. Usain believe he can win and "sees" himself crossing the finish line before he starts. His unwavering faith in his talents is what helps him to bypass all the criticisms and people who make doom and gloom predictions.

LEARN FROM EXAMPLE

So with the New Moon in Leo, we can all learn from Usain's example.  As you write down your goals, use the power of imagination to see yourself accomplishing them, regardless of the circumstances that might temporarily slow you down.  What other people say or do cannot prevent you from doing what you say you want to do.  Leo says "I Will".  This is a good time to align your will with the greater will of The Most High.

If you're looking for a job, or looking for a loving relationship or trying to overcome an illness...imagine that your prayers have already been answered and tap into the joyful energy that comes when the dream becomes a reality.  Your success will be our success as through example you will show the people around you how it's done.  Usain lifted the people in Jamaica, in the USA, and in the world with his stunning achievements.  His power came from within as his internal desire to win was stronger than any physical circumstance.  Yes he has a strong body, and his stride is bigger than most runners, but what was inside of his was the key to his winning the Gold and becoming the fastest runner in the world.  Thank you Usain for the lift, the joy and helping me to reconnect with the real power. 

NOW IT'S TIME TO DO THE WORK

The New Moon in Leo is an excellent time to focus on your goals, and to be willing to do what's necessary to achieve them.  Ernest Holmes, the founder of Science of Mind always said "if your mind can perceive it,

you can achieve it".  Write down your goals and believe in your heart that you'll achieve them.  During this New Moon in Leo period, it's also necessary to think and say what you want, as opposed to complaining about what you don't want.  Create a new habit, break an old one.  Enjoy this time. It's Golden!

Gabby Douglas - Wins Gold!

If you don't know who Gabby Douglas is, then you haven't been watching the Olympics or looking at the news.  In short Gabby Douglas is the 1st African American Woman (child) to win Gold in the All Around event in gymnastics.  Meaning for now, she's the best gymnast in the world.  We looked at Gabby's Solar Chart to see if we could have predicted that she would rise up and take Gold in the Olympics, in a sport that has traditionally been all white. 

FIVE PLANETS IN CAPRICORN - WOWEE!

On the day that Gabby was born ( 21/31/95) there were 5 planets in the sign of Capricorn, the sign of the achiever whose always climbing to the top.  The symbol for Capricorn is the Mountain Goat climbing up the mountain. The mountain represents "the top".  Capricorn's keywords are "I Use", the spiritual meaning of that phrase is to use one's gifts and talents to the best of one's ability.  Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, planet of discipline and hard work.  We've noticed in interviews of this 15 year old, that she uses Saturn words to describe her success.  She is a wise young woman who probably came here with the wisdom of an older person.  If you believe in reincarnation you'd say she's done this before in previous lifetimes.  Gabby made the comment "if you work through the hard times then it becomes easier".  Yes, but how old are you?  Like a truly evolved Capricorn Gabby was able to keep her focus and put her years of hard work into practice at just the right time.  She has the Sun/Mars/Neptune/Mercury and Uranus in Capricorn.  The Sun/Mars combo gives her the drive, ambition and courage to accomplish her goals.  The Mercury/Neptune combo gives her a heightened imagination and ability to "see" herself as a champion.  She mentions that she's always dreamed of getting the gold.  Uranus is also next to Mercury and this gives her intuition and the inspiration to break through the mediocrity of the status quo. 

MOON IN TAURUS

Gabby's Moon (mother/sister) is in Taurus the fixed earth sign that gives her a stubborn disposition and a focus that helped her block out what was going on around her.  When she said that she knew she had won before her final scores were posted "I got this", it was Taurus Moon that helped to stabilize her and to "stick" her landings.  This Taurus Moon will also help her to elevate her financial status and to make life more comfortable for her mother and siblings.  Gabby's sister played a role in her success, when she convinced their mother to put Gabby into gymnastics training.  The Mother (Moon in Taurus) is a hardworking woman who sacrificed, sometimes working two jobs to pay for Gabby's lessons.  Her Moon in Taurus is trine (favorable aspect) her Jupiter in late degrees of Sagittarius.  Many blessings came her way through the females in her life, her mother, her sister, and her host family mother who provided her with a roof over her head, plus love and support. 

VENUS IN AQUARIUS

Venus, planet of love and beauty is in Aquarius, the sign for all people. We think that it was Gabby's ability to connect to people, her beautiful smile, her outgoing personality that helped her to accomplish her goals.She was able to adjust to moving away from home and living with a family of a different race and culture in order to train for the Olympics.  She said she was homesick and missed her family, her siblings and even her dog, but she stuck it out, managed the pain and kept focused on her goal.  

VENUS SQUARE MOON

The square (90 degree angle) between Venus in Aquarius and Moon in Taurus is worth looking at.  Surely, Gabby has developed friendships with people from all walks of life with her Venus in Aquarius, but the square indicates there could be problems in determining who to trust.  There's also a tendency to focus more on goals than on superficial things like fashion and beauty.  While many bloggers spoke about Gabby's failed attempt to pull her hair into a pony tail, her focus was on winning the gold.  Hopefully she won't read the negative remarks on facebook or other social venues about the weird way her hair looked, too much hair grease? too many hair pins, and what was the piece of hair hanging out of the attempted pony tail?  Black people know the deal about hair with little Black girls.  Most have opted to perm it, while others opt for cornbraids to keep it neat in the summer.  While living away from her biological family, her host mother probably didn't have a clue as to how to handle her hair.  In my mind, in the best world, we would teach our little girls to love who they are, their bodies and their hair.  We'd teach them that Black hair grows in coils, is not naturally shiny, and works better when it's in it's natural state.  Hair is one of the reasons why Black women don't swim, as chlorine and perm chemicals do damage to it.  When I started swimming laps my locked hair wasn't a problem.  Black hair swells when wet, white hair collapses when wet.  I don't think that Gabby, with Venus square Moon, gave much thought to the state of her hair do, and maybe we should give her a break and look past it while focusing on her magnificent achievements in gymnastics.  Keep in mind that she's only 15 years old.  Keep in mind that the adults around her might not have the consciousness that says "natural hair is beautiful too". 

IN CONCLUSION

I don't think we've see the last of Gabby (Gabrielle) Douglas, so look for her in the next olympics, probably with a new hair do (weave or perm) but with an added confidence in her abilities than ever before. Go Gabby Go!  Regardless of whether she decides to go for a repeat next time, this little girl is going to be successful in whatever area she decides to get involved with.  Maybe she'll start her own company, or decide to coach.  Her future looks golden as transiting Pluto in Capricorn is going to slowly move over all her 5 planets in Capricorn.  And it's all good.  I'd like to thank her mother and sister for supporting her and

encouraging her to believe in herself.  Her "can do" attitude will impress all who see her, especially other little girls who see her and think "maybe I could do that too".  When we do good, we influence others to do good as well.  

Full Moon in Aquarius - August 1, 2012

The Full Moon is in Aquarius today, the first day of August.  It seems that time is flying by and this Full Moon seemed to slip up on me.  So many things to do, so many good things to listen to and I find I'm on the internet for hours at a time.  This Full Moon is about friendships, and relation ships to groups.  As we are spiritual beings having human experiences it's important that the people we choose to have in our lives are supportive and reflect our value systems.  I just spoke to a friend who is angry because he feels his "friends" have let him down during his time of need.  What's important to keep in mind is that we chose our friends and opened the door to allow them to get closer to us.  This is not the time to make snap decisions on whether or not someone we thought was a friend, is not fulfilling our expectations. 

STAY IN THE PRESENT

However this is the time, over the next few days to take a review of our friendships and to be honest with ourselves if we keep repeating the same patterns.  Mercury is still retrograde until August 8th, so reviewing,

observing and renewing, is the way to go.  How can we review our past while staying in the present?  Easy, just take a few minutes out of your busy day and meditate.  Check in your body and mind where you feel uptight or tense.  If you've created stress over a friendship that will come up for you during your meditation. If it does, then its time to be honest and accept your part in the whole thing.  Then it's a good idea to forgive yourself and others for what happened.  Be totally clear, are you angry?  If so, ask yourself why?  Do you want to continue with a friendship that is not supportive?  Are you treating others the way you want to be treated?  Although the Full Moon is today, the energy will last for another day (Aug. 2, 2012), plenty of time to write the letter, make the phone call and straighten out a misunderstanding.  Or to decide that you and a perceived friend are walking different paths, that the friendship was good for a time, but now's the time to move on.  You can make these decisions without getting angry or pointing the accusing finger. 

STAY IN A CONSCIOUSNESS OF LOVE

Regardless of what's happening in your life now, Full Moon and all, decide to stay in a consciousness of love. If you're ending a relationship or friendship, wish the other person love and see them leaving your life surrounded by healing Light.  In other words don't wish bad on the people you feel have let you down. Wish for others, friends or enemies, love, Light, good health, and increased prosperity.  "I wish for you what I wish for myself", should be the mindset.  If you make a conscious effort to stay in a consciousness of love, you'll be opening the door for more love to come into your life.  Love is a powerful attracting force that grows as we give it away.  And love is the reason why we decided to reincarnate in this lifetime.  The thing that we came back to learn in this new body is to love unconditionally, and to add more love to the world.

AQUARIUS IS AGAPE LOVE

With the Full Moon in Aquarius, the fixed air sign that says "I  know", we can tap into the energy and learn how to love in a detached way.  Just love for the sake of loving and place no expectations on the person or thing you love.  Agape love is the love that encompasses all things, it's the love the Masters talk about when they tell us to let go and let God, or to love our enemies, it's love for the sake of love. It's the love that a healer has when they help others to come back to health. It's the love that a new mother has for her newborn child.  It's unconditional and comes without expectations or attempts to control circumstances. So bask in this Agape love and connect to each person in your life in a loving way, even your boss, your co-worker or that driver who cut you off (smile).  We can't live in this world alone, so the people we choose to live with, spend time with, talk to on the internet or the phone are important to our peace of mind and the peace in the world.  If we all developed Agape love, there would be no wars, no mass killings...only peace and Light.  Being love, giving love, is a greater protection than owning an assault weapon.  People who put their faith in an instrument designed to kill, may develop an altered state of consciousness that tells them they are all powerful.  But when they awaken from the dream they will realize that their greatest protection comes when they develop an attitude of love for everyone.  Love is powerful, love is free, love heals the body, the mind and the soul.  Love is patient, love is kind, love is devoid of ego.  Embrace it, believe it, and be it.

Note: there are two Full Moons in August 2012...next one on the 31st...enjoy!