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Cosmic Weather Forecast – March 2, 2009

March 2, 2009 by Storm Leave a Comment

As most of us wake up on Monday, the current financial crisis begins to spread further than the borders of the United States and begins to spread worldwide. This is far from surprising with the current transit of the Moon through financial Taurus. The focus as we begin the work week will be on working hard and building structures. Companies will be focusing on productivity, and individuals will be focused on security and for some that could mean job security.

Now, before you become worried that this blog post is a rehashing diatribe of the current financial crisis, the purpose was to describe how the Moon operated when it is in Taurus. We can use this energy to be more productive, and take the time to focus on your own financial goals and create a plan to weather the crisis in a productive nature. This is amplified by yesterdays Mercury/Mars conjunction, which is a good aspect for starting projects and initiating plans.

The Moon will go void of course at 5:43PM EST, and its last aspect is a square (obstacles) to Neptune. You could find yourself feeling insecure and frustrated as we move into the evening hours. Take the time this evening to focus on more positive dimensions of Neptune, which could include meditation, yoga, or connecting to your idea of the divine.

New Series: Cosmic Weather Forecast!

March 2, 2009 by Storm Leave a Comment

Several years ago I was approached during a lecture series I was giving on astrology about horoscope columns cheap essay writing services in magazine and newspapers. She was discouraged by the general information she received from them, and was under the impression that was all there was to astrology. The young lady scheduled a consultation with me, and the two of us sat down to analyze her natal horoscope. She was amazed at the information she was given, and decided to study astrology on her own. I was not surprised by her interested in astrology, because she had Uranus conjoined to her ascendant, which is one of the classic signatures of an astrologer.

For years, I have struggled with the prospect of making astrology more mainstream and understandable. We have made enormous progress in the industry, but still astrology remains the unwanted stepchild of the arcane sciences. Why? Perhaps this is one of the manifestations of Pluto transit through Sagittarius or perhaps the mutual reception of Uranus and Neptune, both of which are grasping for the perfect vision (Uranus in Pisces) of group idealisms (Neptune in Aquarius). In a struggling world we often seek the divine and those who speak a “spiritual language” to help assuage our angst and disappointments with life.

Pluto (planet of death, transformation, and regeneration) has now moved out of visionary Sagittarius, and entered into structured Capricorn, and I already sense a change. More people are consulting me about the “why” rather than the “when”. The hurting, lonely, angry, and tired are now seeking solutions rather than band-aids. Many are seeking “practical” (Capricorn) tools of transformation (Pluto) that will facilitate permanent change.

One of the tolls we can use to create permanent change is attempting to understand the patterns at work in the universe at the current time. Although understanding universal patterns is not mutually exclusive of astrology, the cosmic science does provide a vast wealth of information if we can utilize it. Astrology can provide us with a “plan” that we can utilize to make better choices, and to assist us in making better decisions to navigate through the storms in our life. Out of the desire to assist others understand the energies available, I have decided to create the “Cosmic Weather Forecast”.

Every day, you will be able to check the energies that are available to you. You can use this energy, for self understanding by comparing the current transits (daily movements of the planets) to your natal horoscope. If you do not have a natal horoscope, you can simply email me your birthday (date, time, and place of birth) and I will get you a copy. You can learn valuable information about your chart by using the internet spirit guide available to everyone – his name is Google! I believe that you will find “astrology” as fascinating as I do – and what do you have to lose? Now, on with your forecast.

How The Leo Eclipse Will Manifest In Your Life

February 10, 2009 by Storm 2 Comments

Oh, how exciting the sign of Leo can be. The King of the Zodiac rules everything from our lustful carnal desires to our sense of self and inner autonomy. However, this Full Moon in Leo is no ordinary garden variety event it is a Lunar Eclipse! Its effects will last until the next eclipse cycle begins in July.

Eclipses are interesting and recently there has been enormous information published on the internet about them and their effects; however there is much controversy over their meaning and relevancy. Many astrologers use the information provided by eclipses to map the twists and turns of the political landscape, and others write about their occurrences in connection with the natal chart with intensity, awe, and great wonder. Interestingly, much is said about them, but complete understanding of eclipse effects is as fleeting as the moons phases. However, one thing I am certain of is that eclipses cannot “make” things happen, they serve as triggers for “other” energies at play, which have been building up over long periods of time. Eclipses reveal “what possibly” could occur, but do not guarantee events. I believe this general “understanding” should be used with both mundane and natal charts.

Now, I am not an expert on eclipses, I leave that to those much more acclimated to this extensive and laborious study. However, I do believe that a general understanding of how to interpret them in a natal chart is necessary. For the purposes of this blog, I will be focusing on natal charts.

(There is an enormous wealth of information available on the Internet to explore mundane or political eclipses charts, and I would start by checking out Starcats’ Astroblog. Further, there are many basic astrological references that are readily available on the internet, which will assist you in discovering and/or understanding the personal components of your horoscope. You could actively use Google or any other search engine to study the basics of astrology.)

A lunar eclipse is a full moon lunation. When we are working with them we need to think in terms of pairs of signs or a polarity. Anytime we are dealing with an “opposition” aspect the issues of relationships come to the center stage as they are the primary concern of lunar eclipses which tend to manifest in terms of physical events and emotional encounters with others. This can happen in a direct or indirect fashion, as we tend to notice what we lack in our lives when we are influenced by them. Often, the issues that are stirred up can bring two people together or can end a relationship or circumstance we had great emotional investment in. The area of life an eclipse affects is not coincidental, yet a part of the chart that has been building inside us for some time. The eclipse makes us feel very compulsive and urges us to make changes by releasing the old and accepting the new.

The polarity we are concerned with under this current eclipse is the Leo/Aquarius axis. The crisis in the polarity, evoked by the eclipse brings to the surface issues surrounding the opposing forces that are innate within the polarity. Therefore, Leo/Aquarius is the balancing of all things personal (Leo) and all things collective (Aquarius). The energy of Leo pertains to the areas of life, which are personal and revolves around personal wants, needs and desires. Conversely, the energy of Aquarius has everything to do with the areas of life which concern the group and revolves around group motivations, needs, and yearnings.

One some level we are all affected by eclipses. For many it may be noticeable, and for others it may be experienced in the lives of those that “affect” us in a direct manner. For example, this eclipse lands within 2 degrees of Pop Star Madonna’s natal Sun, yet the news of the day does not involve her, but her current significant other Alex Rodriguez.

To get a glimpse of how this eclipse is going to affect your life, you can also review the last time this eclipse made a path through your chart. This eclipse pattern is the same eclipse pattern that occurred in February 1990. Think about the events that occurred in your life at that time, and what events and lessons these experiences taught you. If you found yourself looking at career issues in 1990, you may find yourself looking at career issues again in 2009. Regardless, the patterns repeat themselves about every 18-19 years, and refocus our attentions on those areas of life that they occur. The eclipse will trigger issues in the natal horoscope where Leo/Aquarius axis lie and often will affect the house(s) the eclipse is in as well as any planet within a 2 degree orb of the Eclipse. We experience them as a sudden surge of intellectual or intuitive understanding that gives our life more meaning, and often pushes us into action in the areas of our chart where they fall. Since this eclipse is in the sign of Leo, issues surrounding flaws and difficulties in romantic relationships, our children, and creative activities rise to the surface in order for us to review and force us to make changes in the areas they directly affect.

If the eclipse transits over a natal planet you may feel an urge or intensity in the areas of life governed by the planet. If the eclipses conjoins with your natal Venus you may find that the areas of your personal relationships, what you desire out of a relationship and your finances can be strong influenced. On the other hand, if the eclipse squares your natal Sun, you could find issues surrounding your identity, your urge to be yourself and a need to create something new in your life rise to the surface.

It is necessary to also keep in mind the house in your chart where the eclipse falls. Eclipses tend to stir up the areas of your life governed by the houses where they fall. If the eclipse falls in your 1^st house, you may find issues surrounding the need to redefine your personal needs, the image you project to the outer world, and placing your personal needs foremost in your life while being attentive to the needs of others. If the eclipse lands in your 7^th then you may need to place the needs of your relationships before other areas of your life, while staying true to yourself and your own principles. Finally, if the eclipse lands in the 10^th house issues surrounding your career and vocational ambitions may come to the surface. You may find yourself attracted to new lines of work, making career changes, or possibly being promoted or achieving a new pinnacle in your personal life.

The power of eclipses is a great mystery. They appear in our lives out of the blue, which often shake up our foundation and force us to focus our attention on areas of life where the eclipse lands in our charts. However, eclipses help us understand our own rhythms and life patterns, and the deeper flow of life’s ever-changing cycles occurring on both the physical and emotional level. This gives us a glimpse into a life that is neither unexpected nor random, but a natural evolution of the Self.

Storm R. Cestavani 10:12 PM EST
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Other Eclipse Related Blogs:
Starcats’ Milange — Claudia D. Dikinis
Lunar Eclipse In Leo — Shelley Ackerman
A Messenger Fulfilling Their Mission — Lynda Hill
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On The Road Again!

February 2, 2009 by Storm Leave a Comment

Have you ever made the decision to let something go only to go after it once again? This week we move into the Kabbalistic portion of Beshalach. Beshalach, simply put, means “to send away” or “sent away”. This portion is important, because this story reflects our movement from one level of spirituality to another, but first the portion starts out with the character of Pharaoh from the Old Testament.

In my practice as a Kabbalistic counselor and psychic astrologer, I often encounter circumstances where my clients have verbalized the desire to let things go. They are tired of the circumstance, which is upsetting their life and wish to move on. Then, out of nowhere, they are entangled within the circumstances once more.

In the story, the Pharaoh after being ravished by multiple plagues let the Israelites leave only to chase them down. Pharaoh reflects our negative ego or “shadow” component of the personality. How many times have you chased something down that you knew you should let go of? How many times has it ended in disaster? According to Kabbalah, whenever we chase something down (and that means anything) it is “dangerous” for us. In addition, we attempt to use a powerful negative “incantation” called “justification” to continue the negative behavior. We convince ourselves that if we did something different everything would work out for us.

This week we are granted the tool of an “inner voice” that is provided to us by “The Light”, in order to fight off the negative thoughts of justification. We can make the choice to allow our “inner wisdom” to guide us rather than our “negative thoughts”.

Synergy — Sun in Aquarius/Moon In Pisces

January 30, 2009 by Storm Leave a Comment

The Sun continues to move through social Aquarius, and the Moon moves into impulsive quick tempered Aries. Aquarius to Aries is a 60 degree angle, or a sextile in aspect terms. Sextiles provide us with opportunities. You may find your mind filled with quick and energetic hunches that may be “sparks” to follow in the future. Also, we can begin to feel the urge to become more social with a need to be surrounded by family and friends.

On the Kabbalistic front, we find ourselves at the close of the week and the end of one energy cycle and the beginning of another. One of the messages that the Zohar (primary text of Kabbalah) provides us with is the importance of self understanding and being connected to the light (consciousness). Often we see random events as “separated” from us, especially if they are not to our liking. This cuts us off psychically from the energy of the moment, and the reason we have experienced the random event. Realize that every event that occurs in our lives is not random, yet energy created to help expand our growth and spiritual connection no matter how big or small it may be.

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Sharman-Caselli Tarot Deck

January 29, 2009 by Storm 1 Comment

Product Description
The Sharman-Caselli Tarot Deck was first published as part of the Beginner’s Guide To Tarot and is now released as a deck and booklet, for the first time. It results from a close collaboration between experienced tarot tutor Juliet Sharman-Burke and internationally acclaimed artist Giovanni Caselli. Each card is drawn with a blending of traditional symbolism and modern iconography and is rendered in a clear, distinctive style. Caselli’s art is perfect for those using the tarot for the first time.

About the Author
Juliet Sharman-Burke is a practicing analytic psychotherapist who has taught tarot and astrology for twenty years. She is the author of The Complete Book of Tarot, Mastering the Tarot and, with Liz Greene, the Mythic Tarot card-and-book set.

Giovanni Caselli is a well known illustrator noted for his work regarding the classical world and its literature, art, symbols, and myths.

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This deck is just awe inspiring. I think it is one of the best beginner books on the market. I will be using this deck for my upcoming tarot blog, and possible future online classes along with the Mythic Tarot. If you would like to purchase this deck, and I recommend that EVERYONE does, you can get it by clicking on the link below!

The Sharman-Caselli Tarot Deck