AURUM ASTROLOGY Finding the Gold in Life

Mars in Pisces : The Power of Soulful Self Transformation  Mars has just entered the last degree of Pisces, a point that marks the last degree of the zodiac- the final phase of the 360 steps (degrees) of transformation.  “This is the Omega point, the end of the end of the old year where we prepare for the beginning of the new, as symbolized by the first degree of Aries” Mars represents passion and action arising from our will and ego drives. Pisces represents our dreams, our soul creativity  and our imagination.  Mars at this last degree of Pisces therefore represents the manifestation of our dreams and ideals - based on our “alignment to eternal reality.” (Robert Wilkinson) Key words: Soulful Self Integrity  - Discernment - Imagination- Compassion “This is the energetic principle around and permeating affirmations, meditation, chanting various mantras, the power of "positive thinking," and every principle offered in the movie on the not-so-secret "Secret."

The Winter Solstice is occurring RIGHT NOW -  Friday Dec 21st at  5:23 p.m. EST - 10:23 UT. The Moon is loquacious air sign Gemini -  sign of the mind - communication -   and a multiplicity of views. The Sun is now slipping from Sagittarius into earthy Capricorn - sign of the father/authority/govt's etc - and symbolized by the  rugged mountain goat that seeks to climb the highest mountain. Interesting that Capricorn symbol has a fishy tail- hinting that behind its stoic appearance,  it is a deeply emotional sign. Tomorrow there will be a Full Moon in the Sign of Cancer - the more outwardly emotional water sign representing the mother -  our family roots - and emotional nurturing environment of the Moons natural abode.  Cancer and Capricorn represent the mother /father archetypes - and point to our family patterns and ancestral lineages. The Winter Solstice is a time to pause and retreat - as we look back over the year just passed. It is time to connect to our roots

Tension today between the Sun (vitality) and Chiron (Wounded Healer) shines a light on our  tender and vulnerable places. There's a possibility now of renewal and deep healing through acknowledgment of concealed trauma. Chiron aspects make us more aware of the healing potential that comes through facing our wounds and working through them. The planets are reminding us that it is possible to transform the painful past  into a positive future. A  positive link between Moon (emotions) and Venus (love) will aid us in our healing - by reminding us of the beauty and love that lie deep within us. Yet we must keep in mind that Moon in Pisces can be both escapist as well as transcendent. Be careful of a tendency for spiritual bypass - which means to “bypass the reality of their suffering in favour of a spiritualized explanation”   “The order of the signs runs Cancer-->Scorpio-->Pisces.  That is to say, being in the emotional body first (Moon/Cancer), then entering and confronting suff

Relationships continue to be at the forefront of change and revision (which literally means to re- vision something - to see it in a new way). Venus - planet of love-opposite Uranus - planet of sudden change and awakening - means we will continue to be surprised by unexpected arrivals and departures. If sudden gains or losses have shaken your relationships or your finances - you  now have the opportunity to reinvent yourself - as Venus retraces her steps back through Libra and Scorpio. With Venus sitting exactly opposite Uranus (sudden change, insights, shifts in awareness) for the second time in a few months-  changes or surprises can still be expected. Yet we are no longer in Venus retrograde - so the focus is now on forward movement. What was lost can be regained - or re-visioned/re-invented. When one door closes - another one opens. Today's Moon in Libra heightens our feelings around personal relationships. Libra craves beauty, love, harmony, connection. Saturn, o

Truth or lies? The Full Moon on Thurs/Fri  was in Gemini - Gemini who likes to talk and know stuff. Lots of stuff. All about the details... the minutiae - the day to day.  Easily distracted- highly social- super brainiac. A bit of a trickster. Sun / Jupiter opposite are more about the big picture. The big,   BIG picture. The TRUTH - PURPOSE and MEANING of life. Also- the Know - it - All. (ephasis on All) Both were/are being challenged by Neptune in Pisces - the liar - the obfuscator (blurrer of reality) - the dreamer. They still are.  Mars is also in there stirring up trouble - anger- irritation. Watch out for extreme reactions.  Misunderstandings. Upsets. Although the Full Moon brought these to a head- they are still in play. This is ggreat for grand adventures - or getting a wonderful fantasy book published- or creating some stunning art or music. Not so good for dealing solidly with day to day matters. Reality. There remains a strong possibility of  shocks / delays/surprise

I’ve got a longer post coming - but it’s not quite ready. So I thought I’d send out a few keywords for today’s slightly over-the-top Full Moon in Gemini. Expect potentially expensive, expansive, explosive,  indulgent, confusing, potentially misleading, highly social, highly opinionated, hugely overrated, totally inflated, fun, mayhem and mix ups!  The task at hand in this exaggerated energy field is to get grounded - find your centre - and stay there! Let me know how that goes!! Key word: Gratitude! 

MERCURY RETROGRADE turns our attention inward.  Illustration by Paula Bidwell Move into the world from the inside ~ out. Become 'YIN'   I CHING Hexagram 2 - THE RECPETIVE - K’un calls for a period of patience and reflection. Where you may have been reactive in the past, it is time to learn how to be responsive. Reaction is a defensive position to uphold the known while responsiveness is open to the unknown. K’un encourages you to yield to the way each day is a creative awakening. A sense of openness and the release of clinging to structure and form will be necessary to give birth to this energy. The difference between reaction and response is your ability to use your senses and not the memory mind while observing. Stand in the moment with a sense of openness to what is unfolding without defending the past. Connect with each sense: Are you listening? Are you seeing how life speaks to you? Remove preconceptions and judgment. All things change

Jupiter has just moved into its home sign of Sagittarius. Jupiter - the largest planet in our solar system - represents our bigness. It’s how we expand - explore - express our need for adventure - learn new stuff. This isn’t about the petty details -  Jupiter brings us the big picture! If you are born under the sign of Sagittarius, this will be a big year for you. Be prepared to step out of and beyond your current limitations. Sky’s the limit!

I have been posting short n sweet Astro updates on FB for a while now and will start to do them here as well. I’ll limit it to a few a week. If it feels too much let me know- or you can unsubscribe. But if you do that - you won’t get the longer posts. Up to you! :) If you haven’t signed up already, you can put your email in link at the top right of webpage to get regular email updates. Now - for today’s Astrology ! North Node in Cancer  “Have you got some essential yearning ? And are you directing it correctly?”                             Russell Brand  The North Node Destiny Point has shifted from Leo to Cancer. The sign of Cancer is about emotional nurturing and the patterns set up in our childhood.  How do you nurture yourself?

If you would like to receive email alerts, please  leave your details in link at top right of web page. New Moon in Scorpio Keywords for Scorpio: Intimacy, Sex, Secrecy, Power, Intensity, Obsession.  Keywords for Moon with Uranus : Upheaval. Surprises.. Radical Change. On Wed Nov 7th, the Sun and Moon will join together for a New Moon 'conjunctio' (sacred marriage)  in the sultry, sexy sign of Scorpio.  Scorpio is an intense fixed water sign, with a laser beam focus that can take us deep beneath the surface of our emotions. This highly sexual sign  of power and regeneration is where we risk our autonomy to merge with others - for better or worse.   The New Moon begins with a focus on the process of life/death/regeneration as we sit at the exact half way point between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice. The cross- quarter celebrations of Halloween, Samaine, and Day of the Dead all celebrate life and death; as we honour our a