“Change happens not by trying to make yourself change, but by becoming conscious of what’s not working.” Shakti Gawain
Autumnal News
As the celestial wheel turns to the Autumnal equinox the balance of day and night equalize. In the northern hemisphere it is a season of harvest. In more distant times crops were sorted, stored and traded, alliances were solidified and accounts negotiated.
We are not so different now if one can read the symbols operating between the lines of today’s news articles. We all want to feel we can weather the winter, ally with those who share our vision and create a successful life. The Fall ingress chart certainly points to American’s fears for their economic future, and their growing concerns about our political, legal and military systems. More Americans are beginning to question our political / economic alliances. The prospect of expanded military commitment to other areas of the globe will be debated in the coming year.
Necessity is the mother of invention. As a nation we must as individuals consider how our choices affect the whole as we did in our tribal past. The determination of right action was based on how the tribe would be affected if every member made the same choice. “Courage means the power to LET GO of the familiar and the secure”
Magical Law of Similarity: Like produces Like and an effect resembles its cause; having an accurate image of something facilitates control over it.
Astro Notes
Mercury is retrograde 9/24—10/15
September 29 - New Moon October 14 - Full Moon October 21 - Orionids Meteor Shower. The Orionids is an average shower producing about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. This shower usually peaks on the 21st, but it is highly irregular. A good show could be experienced on any morning from October 20 – 24, and some meteors may be seen any time from October 17 - 25. This year, the last quarter moon be a problem for faint meteors, but the brightest ones should still be visible from a dark location. Best viewing will be to the east after midnight. October 28 - New Moon November 13 - Full Moon November 17, 18 - Leonids Meteor Shower. The Leonids is one of the better meteor showers to observe, producing an average of 40 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower itself has a cyclic peak year every 33 years where hundreds of meteors can be seen each hour. The last of these occurred in 2001. The shower peaks this year on the morning of November 17, but you can usually see some meteors from November 13 - 20. A waxing gibbous moon will be a problem, so only the brighter meteors will be visible. Look for the shower radiating from the constellation Leo after midnight. November 27 - New Moon
Upcoming Influences
The lively Sagittarius New Moon occurs on Nov 27th heralding the holiday season. Sag is the zodiac’s explorer child, leaping into the grand journey whether it is through the mind, body or spirit. They consistently seek new horizons of understanding and perspective. The nature of this sign is generous, enthusiastic, evolutionary and freedom loving. With Mercury and Mars also joined with the Sun and Moon the spirited fire energies are strong now. Uranus and Saturn on the axis of "well-being," Virgo / Pisces, squares Pallas Athena the planet of exploration and wisdom challenging what you know is "true" for you, with fear and uncertainty. Pluto, planet of long-range transformation has now entered business and structure oriented Capricorn, where it will remain until 2024. Lovely Venus is joined with jovial Jupiter in Capricorn at this New Moon indicating that creative conservation and fun filled traditions will hold sway over celebrations and spending. Gifts that are practical and useful will be in demand.
The chatty Sagittarius / Gemini Full Moon on 12/12 carries a serious and cautious energy that is more conducive to balancing your checkbook than celebrating. Parties would do best planned earlier in the month. The last weeks of December end on a very serious note. Yule time of the Winter Solstice occurs at 5:04 AM MST 12/21/08 with the ingress chart showing the Sun and Pluto exactly at 0 degrees of Capricorn indicates this will be a winter season of many wide-ranging changes. The need to establish financial stability, balance and faith in our future is a top priority of our leaders at this time.
