Hello Lovely Ones,

    Happy Birthday Taurus!  Wow, did that Aries cycle fly right by or what?  Predictably those Aries squares to Pluto and the amplification of Uranus (in Aries) set off quite a few shock waves.  But each challenge is an invitation to learn, grow and love.  Right? I hope that the dawning Taurus cycle finds things calm and well in your world.

    In announcements, there's lots of radio news.  In late March I caught up with Kristina Walsh to "Surf the Psychic Waves," and this week I visited "Kristy's Connection To The Soul. "  We talked about current astrology trends on both shows, and you can listen to them anytime via the links included here.  Next, and so aptly timed for the Venus-ruled Taurus cycle, Robert Holden, Ph. D. visited with us on this month's edition of the Hay House Book Club.  His new book is called "Lovability " and it is as profound as it is practical.  Whether you enjoy reflecting on spirituality or you simply need help in a current relationship, this book is pure genius.  We absolutely loved having Robert on the show (more to come about that later this year), and I invite you to tune into this very special edition of the book club.

    The next cycle is huge, so let's get to it.

     Yes!  My second infusion is now available.  This is an energy transmission designed to ground energy, enhance full sensory being and support abundance, endurance and tranquility.  The package includes an MP3 file of channeled guidance set to original music, instructions and information about the infusion and electronic artwork to work with.  The Taurus Infusion is recommended for anyone feeling ungrounded and those wanting a sense of calm and stability.  Based on astrology's fixed earth sign, this Infusion stills and centers one's being while imparting a quiet sense of wellness and joy.
 

        Special thanks to author and friend Kristy Ayala for her inspiration for this month's article title.

    During the recent Pisces and Aries cycles, most of astrology's personal planets, including Venus, Mercury and Mars, hung close to the Sun, magnifying the energies of those Sun signs and cycles.  The essence of those Sun cycles was further amplified by the presence of influential outer planets; Neptune has been transiting Pisces and Uranus Aries.  Looking back a little further, we might even say that Uranus, ruler of Aquarius, added a larger dimension to that Sun cycle, and that Pluto's presence in Capricorn added extra fuel to that time.  Now the Sun is set to enter grounded, earthy Taurus, at 3:03 P.M. PST on April 19th.  Again Venus, Mercury and Mars will be close by, and like with the preceding cycles, we can see the moon's South Node, also in Taurus, poised to intensify the scene.  But 2013's Taurus cycle comes with a twist.  While much of the inner cosmos clusters around the South Node in patient, reliable Taurus, Saturn, the moon's North Node and a full moon solar eclipse oppose them from destructive Scorpio.  Finally, 2013's run with the Bull will culminate with the next Pluto Uranus square on May 20th.  Any enduring Tauresean tranquility that we hope to attain from this cycle will be doled out in direct proportion to the truth and love we are willing to experience and express throughout the unfolding days.  

    What's love got to do with it?  Quite a bit according to Venus and the South Node.  The planet symbolizing love, Venus is transiting Taurus from April 15th through the new moon and solar eclipse of May 9th.  The South Node describes the past and is presently in review mode, or retrograde, in Taurus.  From there it will connect with the Sun, Venus, Mercury and Mars over the coming weeks.  In fact, the South Node will play a big role in all three of the coming eclipses.  Pluto and Saturn are also retrograde at this time.  This is a celestial directive to scour the past in search of love and to heal.  On the bright side, we can practice recalling the people we love and the experiences that have brought immense joy into our lives.  This remembrance of love infuses the present and extends our light into the future.  On the dark side, we will be confronted by present pain rooted in the past.

    The North Node points the way forward.  Presently it is in shamanic Scorpio with unyielding Saturn.  Before we reach the next evolutionary phase, or Pluto Uranus square, ringed, restraining Saturn will insist that we master some lessons.  In purifying Scorpio, it will oppose Venus on April 22nd, the Sun on the 28th, Mars on the 30th and Mercury on May 5th.  These can be occasions for further denial or trigger points for release.  April 25th, with its full Scorpio moon and solar eclipse, is another powerful portal for making peace with the past and seeding the future.  How have we interpreted our negative experiences?  Can we possibly now view the old circumstances from new perspectives?  Even in cases of clear and definite violation, what is the responsible path to justice?  The hand of the Divine was always at work in them. Can we find the love?

     Most of you will receive this newsletter on Friday, so I thought I'd post a reminder about the Free Minute Friday promotion.  Just don't look at that postcard if you are battling a hangover.  When you buy any reading package on a Friday, 5 free minutes will be added to it and you can have your reading on any day during regular Oracle hours.  Those are always posted on the site. 

   Thank you as always for subscribing and supporting my work.  It is my pleasure to research, write and create for you and I wish you a very healing Taurus season.  We'll see you at the Uranus Pluto square when the Sun into Gemini edition comes out.

With love and gratitude,
Elizabeth

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