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Sun
into Aries 2011 Edition
Hello,
The time we are heading into is fast-paced and action-packed. But before jumping into the numerous announcements in this month's edition, I wanted to share a photo and story with you. Shortly after I moved to North Carolina two years ago, I noticed the wonderful parade of flowering trees here. The white flowers on the Bradford pear trees set the wheel in motion, then the flowers of the cherry trees bloom, next the famous dogwoods, then the purple hyacinth and finally the colorful azaleas.
The flowers of the cherry trees are most special to me because they are only in bloom for a scant couple of days. One morning last year I noticed them on a hurried walk into town to run errands. But before I could return to them with my camera, they had vanished. As the warm winds came this past weekend, I kept a keen watch for them. As the moon rose last night, I abandoned a sale at 12listen to pop outdoors long enough to catch blossoms that literally were not there on Sunday when I had looked for them. There is something comforting about this glorious annual pageant, and something especially touching about the cherry trees. On one hand, their return offers perspective. Most of what I define as problematic today will be only a dim recollection by the time the flowers bloom next year. On the other, their fleeting appearance reminds me of how short our stay here on earth is. They remind me to recognize and embrace the wisdom, beauty and love that abound. With all of my heart, I wish you a very happy Spring Equinox.
Sun into Aries 2011: Perilous Problems and Inspired Solutions
On Sunday, March 20th at 4:21P.M. PST the Sun rolls into spirited, action oriented Aries where it will find Mercury, Jupiter and Uranus already transiting the sign of the Warrior. Fearless, agitating upstart Mars will arrive in enlivening Aries on April 1st and a new Aries moon on April 3rd will bring the planetary total in this Cardinal fire sign to an impressive six. Stern Saturn will sit opposite of Aries in Libra and reforming Pluto at a hard right angle to Aries in Capricorn, and the T-square formed by these planets will be highly energized during this solar transit. We will have a Mercury retrograde from March 30th to April 23rd, and Neptune will return home to watery Pisces on April 4th where it will merge with healing Chiron. Lately much attention has been given to the term Spiritual Warrior. The forthcoming mixture of Arian courage and leadership and Piscean insight and compassion offer this archetype sustenance.
When Uranus reentered Aries on March 11th one of the more volatile forces in the cosmos reconnected with one of the more explosive sources of energy. Uranus's new location also added kindling to an existing Cardinal sign T-square. Uranus is associated with disruption and chaos as well as innovation and radical breakthroughs. A T-square is an alignment under which planets oppose and square one another, and in astrology oppositions and squares represent tensions between the forces involved. This T-square is considered an especially potent one because two of the planets forming it, Uranus and Pluto, are outer planets and all of the planets involved are in the Cardinal signs of the zodiac. Outer planets express generational and collective experiences and the Cardinal signs initiate the four seasons and thus reflect times of great change. Uranus is in Aries until 2018, Libra is in Saturn until October 2012 and Pluto is in Capricorn until 2023, So as of March 11th we entered a powerful 19-month-long T-square. During the Aries solar cycle immediately ahead, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, the Sun and new moon of April 3rd will be adding energy to the impulsive Aries component of the T-square. Mars and Mercury will continue to fuel it on into May and Jupiter through early June.
March
11th was also the day of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the
beginning of a nuclear crisis. By March 16th the literal forces of
uranium and plutonium had forged to pose the threat of a nuclear
meltdown at the Fukushima Dai-ich facility. While the planets of
astrology do not cause things to happen, they are symbolic reflections
our reality. In this case, the erratic energies of Uranus in
provocative, irrepressible Aries began forming a rough square to the
planet of destruction and renewal, Pluto, in Capricorn, the sign ruling
governments, business and institutions. Severe Saturn, the planet
representing both lessons and limitations, was and continues squaring
Pluto and opposing the planets in Aries from Libra, the sign of balance,
diplomacy and the collective good.
That in the wake of the unfolding Japanese nuclear event, we see a global review of nuclear safety underway is not surprising. However, Aries is infamous for getting all fired up and instigating change, but then lacking the resolve to see it through. It will be interesting to see if the initial reaction to Fukushima will be sustained long enough to institute meaningful or permanent reform in energy policy. On the bright side, original and progressive Uranus in trailblazing Aries offers great potential for technological breakthroughs and advances, and this transit will last for seven years.
Mercury is associated with quick thinking and Aries with rapid action, and together the two can prove rash and reckless. Helping us slow down enough to review conditions on the ground and the possible consequences of our actions will be a Mercury retrograde from March 30th through April 23rd. Since Mercury entered Aries on March 8th you may have noticed that people are doing a lot more talking than listening, with little to no editorial exercise. The forthcoming Mercury retrograde will give us a chance to pause between sentences, collect our thoughts and consider our options before acting. Given the array of planets in impatient Aries, Mercury's retrograde and slowing influence should prove beneficial. But don't expect boredom to set in any time soon.
Be
sure to join Elizabeth and astrologer CA Brooks every 3rd Tuesday of
the month on "Simple Tales" at 11 A.M. PST on 12Radio.com. Thank you
for listening!!!!
The planet of drive, power and passion, Mars, brings its audacious brand of excitement home to fiery Aries on April 1st where it will be until May 11th. Fierce and fearless, Mars represents raw force. Often through anger, it puts us in touch with our needs and desires. It also inspires bold and decisive action. Where and how we direct its power is up to us. Saturn in Libra and Pluto in Capricorn will be poised to combat Martian aggression. But the planet of War, in step with five fellow Aries travelers, will fight unjust restriction and authority in his push for independence. Even during times of conflict, the Spiritual Warrior remains aware of his motives. He then consciously directs his actions to a greater purpose.
To assist us with tapping into a deeper source of awareness, as well as vast stores of serenity, compassion and creativity, oceanic Neptune will return home to holistic Pisces on April 4th. Named for the Greek god of the sea, Neptune is another one of those influential outer planets. An immeasurable source of guidance, it represents our dreams, psychic abilities and connection to the collective psyche. Being the final sign of the zodiac, Pisces promotes understanding, unity and wholeness. Healing asteroid Chiron moved into its curative waters back in February. Together Neptune and Chiron will remind us of the human dimension of any challenges we face. Moreover, and oddly enough, this combination of Neptune and Chiron in intuitive and inventive Pisces and quirky, ingenious Uranus in Aries may prove to be the perfect elixir for our Spiritual Warrior. Empathy, insight and imagination blended with original leadership may be just the concoction She needs for the tenuous days ahead.
Elizabeth's Oracle
Subscriber-Only Celestial Note
Mercury and Aries: Permission Slip for Tax Procrastinators!
Mercury in Aries wants to wade through that paper bag of an entire year's worth of tax receipts about as much as you or I want to visit the dentist. Sure, it must be done, but... Pouring through all of those mounds of intricate information is simply not a good idea when Mercury is racing through Aries. The condition makes staying attentive and focused next to impossible, and that makes it easy for us to miss important details. So you are astrologically excused from tax preparation until March 30th, when the Mercury retrograde begins. In all seriousness, this slowing down of our mind will modify the Aries rush to get things done. Retrogrades are times of review, and in going through all of those receipts carefully, the cosmic trickster just may help you find more to write off.
OK, there are a number of closing announcements. One, this Leo is going on vacation from April 14th through 19th, returning to work on the 20th. Oh sure, laugh at my inner-lion for putting that first! I love you anyway and I think it's funny, too. Your Sun through Taurus edition will be out on the 20th and I am available for readings through April 13th. My colleague Katt will be on Hay House Radio on March 29th where she will be doing some very special fund raising as a guest on the "Power Peek Hour" at 9 A.M. PST. Next, instead of the 3rd Tuesday of the month, I will be visiting C.A. Brooks on her show "Simple Tales" on Tuesday April 12th at 11A.M. PST at 12Radio to talk about astrology. On the 19th, Louise Hay will be joining Mark Husson on the Power Peek Hour at Hay House Radio. Please join us for this very special appearance. Finally, we will be celebrating the Spring Equinox today with a sale from 1-5 P.M. PST at 12Listen.com and I would love to give you reading. Remember that your donations to relief efforts in Japan earn you 5 free minutes!
There you have it, the Sun into Aries edition. I hope that the fire and inspiration in the days ahead will bring you encouragement, passion and the drive to do what you desire most. Thank you as always for your support.
With love,
Elizabeth
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Message
from the Oracle
Aries
It is time to act. The initiating energies of bold and dynamic change are on hand and they're urging you to take action now.
THE DETAILS
The Cardinal fire sign of Aries sets the annual astrological year in motion, and its appearance indicates that you are ready to blaze a new trail. Fearless, audacious and decisive. Aries energies are here to embolden your spirit with fervor and courage. Singular and independent, Aries also prompts you to be honest about your needs in this situation. It is time to set your terms and to begin.
TOOLBOX
See red! Fire engine red is the color most associated with the sign of the ram and its energy can revitalize your energy field anytime you need a lift. Burning a bright red candle is the strongest way to connect with Aries fuel. But if that is impractical, you can place red items in your environment or visualize a red-orange flame moving through your body. Fogginess, lethargy and depression will rapidly give way to power, passion and the drive to get things done.
Cosmic Community
Japan
We are only beginning to comprehend the devastation brought by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Some of you have written to me to express your heartfelt compassion for the people most effected by the catastrophic events of March 11th, and you got me to thinking. I have decided to donate my time in exchange for your donations to relief efforts in Japan.
Between now and April 13th, when you make a donation of $25 or more to any organization providing humanitarian assistance to Japan, I will give you a free 5 minute reading. Just email me your donation receipt and your Click4Advisor username and I'll add the minutes to your account. You will need a Click4Advisor account to claim these minutes. I want to thank 12Listen.com site owner Mark Husson for his support and direction with this idea. It is a sincere effort to reward and encourage your generosity and a powerful way for us to participate in global healing.
Also I would like to invite those of you who would like to recommend organizations to post at my blog. That way we can help those who want to make donations find out about the amazing work being done at this time.
Netflix Pix
This month's celebration of courage and compassion could have no better illustration than that of "The Tillman Story." Pat Tillman was the football star who gave up his multi-million dollar career to serve the in United States armed forces in the wake of 9/11. He was killed in combat and then subsequently used as a recruitment tool by the Bush Administration. Only through the tenacity of his family in their unwillingness to go along with the "official" version of Mr. Tillman's death did the unfortunate and disturbing truth emerge.
This documentary is fascinating in terms of the scale and scope of this story. Politically it reaches into the highest levels of our military and government. Emotionally, it is unflinchingly human. We see the Tillman family, flaws and all, tell their compelling, difficult story, in their own candid words. In Senate hearings we witness the public servants in whom this family placed its trust, and Mr. Tillman's life, utterly betray them. While this film may initially leave us with a sense of dismay and grief. it is ultimately inspirational. Pat Tillman is now an undeniable symbol of work yet to be done. He stands for those who will not go quietly and those who will courageously pursue justice and truth.
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