FULL MOON IN VIRGO - SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2014

MY DREAM

This is the first time in memory that I dreamed about the Full Moon.  It happened on Monday night...it was at night when I decided to go outside to look for a friend. All of a sudden the Full Moon came out and it was so bright that it made night turn into day.  I started calling my daughters to come outside to see this phenomenon and reminded them to write down ten intentions for the future in this powerful energy.  I remember I was so excited and happy to know how to use the Full Moon energy and I kept saying "Full Moon in Virgo".  When I woke up I looked at my astrological calendar to make sure the upcoming Full Moon was in Virgo and it is.

USE THE ENERGY FOR YOUR BENEFIT

Not sure what it meant but work up thinking the message was "write down ten intentions for the future".  However whatever you decide to do, whether it's meditation, prayer, writing in your journal or just taking a piece of paper to write your intentions, it's always a good idea to capture the Full Moon energy with a ritual.  We're all effected by the Full Moon, whether we know it or not. Some people seem to sleep more during the Full Moon, while others tell me they sleep less, especially if they're sleeping in a room with windows that let the Light from the Moon shine in.  Full Moons intensify feelings and emotions so we tell people "you're on your period" when the Moon is Full.  These feelings can be intensely good or intensely bad, depending on your specific situation. I've heard of African tribes that held huge celebrations, with drums and dancing during Full Moon times.  I've also attended Native American rituals when the Moon was full.  Some Native American people call the Full Moon, "Grandma". And I usually look up at a Full Moon and say "Hi Grandma".  My physical grandmother is in spirit now, and I know she's always looking out for my best interests.  

SATURDAY'S ASPECTS TO THE FULL MOON

As the Full Moon approaches, sensitive people (like me) will be feeling the energy all week. But on Saturday the Moon in Virgo will be in trine to Pluto in Capricorn and sextile (positive aspect) to Jupiter in Cancer.The trine to Pluto will inspire us to transform our emotions, while the sextile to Jupiter will bring up joy and a feeling to celebrate and give thanks for all our blessings.  Regardless of what's happening in your life now there is a cosmic opportunity to flow with the Full Moon energy and make the decision to be happy, no matter what.  If you want to attract more good in your life give thanks for what you have right now. Being happy on purpose and giving thanks is a sure way to attract more good in your life. Thanks to Pharrell Williams for putting the happy energy into the world.  He has encouraged many people to clap their hands, move their bodies "if happiness is the truth".  I love it!!! Enjoy this Full Moon in Virgo time and tap into your inner self to use it in positive ways.  Lovingly and Happily submitted by Ayesha Grice

MARS RETROGRADE IN LIBRA MARCH 2 - MAY 20, 2014

LOVE IS AN ACTION WORD

 Mars the action planet is going backwards in Libra, the sign of relationships, love and creativity. This is a good time to reconnect with loved ones and/or talents that haven't been used in a while. Know that love is an action word, and the Mars energy is influencing us to take the necessary actions to attract more love and to actively engage the gifts and talents we were born with.  When we're doing the thing we love to do we are in a state of joy. We all have something we love to do where time is not a thought. We do it because we love it and sometimes we don't even think about the time while doing it. The same holds true when we're with someone we love, be it a child or an adult. This is because love is about doing, it is an action word. 

FORGIVING AND LETTING GO

So much has been written on the subject of forgiving and you don't have to be religious or extremely holy in order to forgive. The first person what we need to forgive is ourselves for mistakes made in the past.  We have to love ourselves unconditionally before we can love anyone else.  Meta-physicians tell us that resentment for anyone is like drinking poison and expecting someone to die.  Louise Hay who wrote "You Can Heal Your Life", says that resentment is the cause of cancer in the physical body.  When we let go of the need to make someone wrong while making ourselves right, it becomes much easier to love everyone regardless of who they might be.

BE LOVE

Love is what you do, not necessarily what you say. Doing little random acts of kindness on an everyday basis, can increase the love in your life. The Law of Attraction tells us that what we send out will return.  An act of love, opening a door for someone, smiling at a stranger, letting another driver in, gifting a homeless person with some cash, making a love donation to a charitable cause, etc. etc. will increase the loving feelings in you as well as the recipient of your kindness. Brain Scientists tell us that a dose of serotonin is released in the brain of the giver and the receiver, as well as anyone who might witness the action.  Be love if  you want to attract a loving relationship in your life, or if you want an existing relationship to improve.  

RESET, REGROUP, RENEW

While Mars is retrograde we have a powerful opportunity to reset, regroup and renew. This is especially true for people who are struggling with finances, or a health condition or a love relationship. This is a good time to increase your determination to live a happy and fulfilled life and to take an honest look at decisions made in the past.  We are the sum total of decisions made or not made in the not too distant past.  As we all have free will and choice in every matter, we can decide now to change our lives for the better.  We can increase the love in our love bank account by consistently being loving, patient and kind.  Someone sent me a hurtful email today. Instead of reacting out of fear, I assumed that the email wasn't intended to be hurtful...but then again, if it was I still sent the sender bunches of love & Light...which made me feel better, lighter and happier.

I'd like to thank Angelique, my cyber angel for helping me to get back on the blog. without her expertise and patience (I'm slow to catch on to this technology), I'd still be sending email bulletins.

Love & Light, to everyone 

  

FULL MOON ECLIPSE IN ARIES - FRIDAY OCT.18, 2013

HERE WE GO AGAIN!

If you're astro-curious, you already have heard the news...an eclipse in Aries is coming on Friday.  So what's the big deal?  We have eclipses all the time and by the way, another one is coming in two weeks.  An eclipse happens when the Sun/Moon/and Earth are in complete alignment and the light from one of them is temporarily blocked out.  If it's a Lunar or Moon Eclipse it's the Moon that goes dark.  Now I know that sounds a little

ominous or scary but in actuality its a natural phenomenon that occurs 4 to 6 times a year. In fact we've already had 3 eclipses this year, one in April and two in May, 2013.   When I look back on those two months...my daughter died in April, my granddaughter jumped out a window in May, and as a result of her actions I'm now raising her 5 year old, and the family is scrambling to get her 3 siblings.  (sigh) This year has been full of sudden events that changed my life forever.  But, you can't blame it on the eclipses as what happened was in the works for a very long time.  

IT'S NOT WHAT HAPPENS BUT YOUR REACTION THAT MATTERS

The wise teachers in my life always reminded me that I can't control the circumstances but I can control my reactions to them.  Rev. Michael Beckwith reminded us on Wednesday that when "stuff" happens and it seems that life is not what it used to be, that we should view it as an initiation. He went on to say (I'm paraphrasing here), that when you're life seems like its turned upside down, its time to let go of all the "stuff" we no longer need.  Hmmm, was he talking to me?  Just this August I let go of a lot of "stuff", gave some away and put the rest in the dump as I moved from a big space to a much smaller space.  Due to circumstances beyond my control I did a massive purging and realized that I was holding on to "stuff" I no longer wanted or needed.  In the meantime I became aware of the people in my life who were always there for me.  The family and friends who stepped up with love donations and others who did the physical lifting, or who just called or emailed words of support made it easier to get through the big change. When "stuff" happens you have to look at the relationships in your life and embrace the good ones.

FULL MOON ECLIPSE IN ARIES - CHECK YOUR EGO!

Aries is the 1st sign in the Zodiac, ruled by Mars, the action planet, with the keywords "I Am".  Have you ever noticed that people who have inflated egos are often just scared little wimps inside?  If you stand up to them you'll see that their bravado was only a front.  Just watched a funny video on facebook, of a dog barking at a cat.  The cat seems to retreat so the barking got louder.  Then the cat comes back and chases the dog who runs to the couch, whimpering in fear.  The bullies in our lives are the same way because usually they push up on people until the person pushes back, refuses to take it and draws a line in the sand.  We're witnessing this today with the Congress (mainly Republicans) who decided to shut down the government as a ploy to push up on the president.  These bullies are only playing political games that they think will benefit them.  But a recent poll by CNN has proven that the people are not buying it and will make them pay for their evil deeds next election.  These egotists are in for a big awakening as their "in your face" activities will turn out to be their demise.   

But for the most of us, what's happening with our egos?  It's easy to point the accusing finger at others, but how are we handling our egos in our day to day experiences?  As the Full Moon Eclipse in Aries is on its way, it's time to check your ego.  Someone once said that ego is actually "Edging God Out".  This is a good time to make sure that your ego is in place when interacting with others.  It's the ego that fuels arguments or fights that could have been avoided, if the ego were in place.  Interesting enough, if your self esteem is in place, then small things won't bother you.  If you're loving yourself completely, then it's easy to love someone else.  This is a good week to try not to take the things people say or do, personally.  In other words this is a good time to work on you and to use the Aries energy to rise above the small things.  The Aries energy is also a good time to start something new, an exercise program, swimming or walking or going to the gym.  Use the Mars energy to benefit your body, mind and spirit. I'm taking my 5 year old great-granddaughter swimming this afternoon.  She's an Aries and the soothing waters will be good for her and for me (smile).  Be creative and make sure your intentions are focused on peace, love & Light.  I love you all, Ayesha