Astrology

The Solar Eclipse New Moon In Scorpio

October 22, 2014 by Linda Crane Leave a Comment

solareclipse photo New Moons are the beginnings of cycles. A Solar Eclipse as seen from the Earth is a type of eclipse that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, and the Moon fully or partially blocks the Sun. On Thursday, October 23, 2014, at 5:57 pm EST, the Moon is in its New Moon phase, with the Partial Solar Eclipse in Scorpio.

The Sun in your Astrological chart refers to your goals and your purpose, your main sense of importance, and what you are trying to do in the world. During full or partial Eclipses relates to being overshadowed in some way, because your light may feel that it is being blocked out from its full expression in some way.

On October 23, 2014, what will occur is a New Moon phase Solar Eclipse in the sign of Scorpio. It’s an important time that can have far reaching insights. Where ever Scorpio is in your Astrological chart is the area where this will be most effective for hopes of change in a positive direction. If you don’t know your astrological chart, there are still some important insights about your life you may observe over the next 6 months. Energies of Eclipses last for a 6 month period. The flavoring of the sign of Scorpio will give you indications to what you can experience.

Life is all about how we use our energy, grow, change and transform, into a better higher version of ourselves. In spiritual understanding you can change now or change later because of your own free will, but evolution will happen; because it is the only game in town so to speak, while living here on Gaia Mother Earth. This planet is known to be a teacher of cause and effect, in that sense you can call it school house Earth.

To get a fuller picture of this timing, here’s some insights on the sign Scorpio itself.

Scorpio is a deep astrological sign. It has determination. It is a water sign. I consider water to be the strongest element of the four elements of fire, earth, air and water. Water is truly a force to be reckoned with, and is truly life giving, and amazing. Water puts out fire, can drown the earth or nourish it, when water mixes with the air we can have immense storms. When it comes to Scorpio we can use the expression ‘still waters run deep’. In the sign of Scorpio things can be more hidden and reflective. Scorpio is not an open book. There are deep feelings associated with this sign.

Scorpio is also a fixed water sign. Meaning Scorpio tendencies are not prone to changing things easily unless it wants to, or feels ready to change. Scorpio has to do with birthing something, out with the old and in with the new, endings, regeneration, renewal, and transformation. Endings that transpire with Scorpio cycles, you can say will be done and over with. Things most likely will not go back to the way they were before. Things can die out to their natural end conclusions.

Sometimes they are happy endings sometimes they are not. It all depends where you are at in your life, and what is going on for you now. If you have been waiting a long time to make that change that has been held within, and has not come to the surface yet… this timing can assist you. It’s a great time to make changes for the better. Renew, rebirth, and regenerate yourself in any area that just has not been working for you.

New Moons are beginning phases. They are not yet out in the open to see all of its results as at the time of a full Moon. Solar Eclipses can be reality shaking and in deep digging Scorpio can expose any detrimental patterns to come up and clear. Our emotions gives the fuel to shift realities in new energies. We are mirrors for ourselves. “As within so without, as above so below.” What we send out comes back to us. This is what’s meant by cause and effect.

Scorpio is a force for change at the hidden depths of yourself that can bring the ‘Light’ back into your life. I’m focusing on the positive that this timing can bring over the next 6 months. The negative side of things can also come forth from clinging to actions put forth that have not been working. We will have to face change sometime sooner or later if not now, and it can be more difficult then because of increased added baggage. It’s safer to complain and be the victim, to point our fingers at the injustices. It’s safer to complain than to change. So eclipses and most other planetary influences keep nudging us along, changing for us what we won’t change for ourselves. Instead of digging our heels in when it comes to change… you could allow the changes necessary to happen instead of making change do it for you. That’s never comfortable.

We are all asked at this timing to do our inner work on any level and in any area of our lives to birth something positive. The old thoughts that have grown cobwebs are no longer helping you along to a happier life. It’s up to each one of us because we were gifted with Free Will by the Creator.

This week Oct 20-26, 2014, sociable, friendly, peace loving Venus, and the Life giving Sun, will also be in Scorpio. Mercury that has so much to do with all types of communication has been retrograde. Mercury will be making its Direct motion forward. Mercury Retrograde is great for reviewing, researching, meditating, exploring inner growth, writing, journaling, completing tasks. Mercury is going forward. We’ve spent enough time reviewing. Its time to take what you know and go forward.

Eclipses mark change! Understanding where and how you need to make changes is key to rising above adversity. Here are some intense influences that can arise to be cleared: Betrayal, abandonment, getting in touch with your sexuality, power and control issues, trust issues, negative feelings with intense passion, suspicion, secrets coming to the surface, understanding where and how you need to make change Scorpio energy can be counted on to expose the truth. Any loose ends need to be cleared up. This is the time we can cut out those things, situations, or people, from our lives with discernment and move on.

During the next 6 months you may notice you have the ability to see clearly the heart of the matter before you. Dropping the baggage will be a relief. Your relationships may intensify. That topic may take center stage. With intense Scorpio energy there is no middle ground. No maybe’s about it. Things are rather clear cut with Scorpio. It takes a lot of fortitude, backbone, grit, if you’re a loyal person to get to the point of dropping unhealthy situations. A clearing is possible now to rebirth any part of your life that needs rejuvenating and change. The part of your life this energy focuses on is looking for you to lean into the change. It’s a blessing to be decisive.

When you connect honestly, calmly, and with compassion for what you have gone through, and then share your truest feelings with another, no matter how distasteful that may be, you will be on this course of transformation.

For added support, this weekend Mercury goes direct in forward motion, and Mars moves into the sign of Capricorn. This mars energy gives more determination to feel capable. Capricorn energy is disciplined and moves with consistent effort to get things done to reach a goal. It starts with the first step forward, and then more steps forward, towards the same path. Scorpio energy has much desire to experience what it wants to make real.

Clearly breaking from past habits brings fresh starts. There is an wonderful opportunity to deeply heal body, mind and spirit. Transformation is what your soul is seeking now. A new you is coming forth from darkness into the Light. You have a vision and it calls to you from within. Let it guide you. And so it is!
All Is Well…Blessings,

Linda Crane

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Astrological Full Moon Forecast January 2014

January 13, 2014 by Linda Crane Leave a Comment

Here is the Astrological Forecast for January 2014. The Moon will be full in motherly Cancer opposite the Sun in Father Capricorn this January 2014.

Now is your chance to balance Inner and outer authority. Step toward what nourishes you and what makes you feel capable. At these times we want to be nurtured… comforted… and feel supported. We can at this time nurture ourselves with good results. Find something you like to do that makes you feel comfortable, self sufficient, and more relaxed.

The moon shifts later Monday afternoon PST into emotional Cancer. Jupiter, the planet of expansion, will be amplifying this touchy feely energy. You might feel downright clingy and totally needy or feel trapped. You may feel uncomfortable and more frustrated than usual in a crowd, or being around others at the store, or at work. Negatively what is operating is in the realm of the subconscious emotions running the show. Look within think…what inside me is causing me to feel this way?? Then allow yourself some extra TLC to release the tension so not to act in ways that you may regret later.

With some self reflection; at best you will become aware what your true emotional needs are during this time. Wednesday we have the Full Moon in Cancer opposite the Sun in Capricorn. This is a time of emotional awareness, as well as attending to family requirements, connection with family, and the necessity for self nurturing. Make sure you consider your needs as well during this timing.

Opposite your need for emotional security and nurturing, which relates to the Cancer full Moon, is your sense of duty and responsibility to the outer world from the Sun in Capricorn; urging you to do more thinking about your reputation, outer status and career. This configuration forms an opposition. Oppositions can feel like being pulled in 2 directions at the same time. The way to better experience an opposition is to see both sides from the middle (like sitting in the middle of a teeter-tatter balancing yourself in the middle to see how to move next).

Are you walking your talk?

This can be a time of emotional insecurity in the areas stated above. How well-developed are these aspects of life in your world? It’s time to come to terms with your emotions as they come up. Start the New Year off right by changing emotional under-expectations you may have, to achieve feeling more content with whatever you have to work with at the moment. Increase this feeling a week at a time, to become more emotionally stable. This all starts from within yourself first.

Located in your body where you are feeling uncomfortable? That will be the trigger that will say to you something is off course. Consider doing something soothing like: take a bath, get a massage, yoga, have a healing energy session. Breathe deeply and slowly each day to release toxic emotions.

Fiery Mars is squaring retrograde Venus in Capricorn the week of January 13-19, 2014. Squares are challenges coming from within us and the energy pushes us to grow. Venus wants us to get serious about our values. Assess where you are placing your energy. Create new traditions in your life and within your family that suites the new real you emerging, work on bringing more balance and peace in your relationships of all types.

The energy this week supports us in getting real with what we need and being willing to take responsibility for this creation in your life. Take action as you feel guided. The mood of this full Moon is calling for these changes. Transformation occurs at the level of the emotions.

The energy of this timing can feel exhilarating to help you move forward into the changes, to drop the baggage, and release the old history that doesn’t help or bring growth.

We are collectively creating a new reality on this planet. One where our needs are considered and met. One that encompasses more integrity and authenticity in ourselves and our work/careers. These are important times that are starting off this New Year. Flow with your feelings wisely with the full Moon in sensitive Cancer.

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Feel nurtured, comforted, and relaxed.

Blessings,

Linda Crane

December 2013 Full Moon Astrology Forecast

December 17, 2013 by Linda Crane Leave a Comment

Ready for December 2013 Full Moon Reading in Gemini? The Sun is in Sagittarius and the Moon is in Gemini. and to boot Uranus, which has been in Retrograde motion… is now going Direct. Here’s the shot of adrenaline you’ve been waiting for to move forward. It will be a heck of a ride in 2014… but in getting ready for the New Year; here is the end of 2013 Full Moon Astrology forecast:

The Moon appeared gorgeous last night against the starlit clear sky. You can expect a dynamic Full Moon on December (17) seventeenth at 1:28 PST. This Full Moon will take place in verbal Gemini and Gemini’s are always full of ideas. It will oppose the Sun placement in Sagittarius, and it will be close to ushering in Winter on the Solstice, on Saturday PST into the sign of Capricorn.

Talking about the long avoided truth will be evident as communication take places with verbal chatty Gemini, meeting up with truth talking Sagittarius, as it encounters freedom loving and fighting Uranus, which is about to go into direct forward motion. Uranus has been retrograde but now, expect the unexpected to arise. Uranus rapidly brings about change and many times it suddenly enters one’s life bringing about the unpredictable. Things come about with a fresh new approach not directly foreseen. Uranus shakes matters up, giving new perspective, or bringing about that opportunity you’ve been waiting for, in a lively manner.

Expect to be processing long buried, unacceptable or denied truths, at an increased rate. The Full Moon is illuminating your inner oppositions-those two sides of yourself are able to see each other now. Part of you wants that new business venture, career or job, and the other part is content and happy at home just hanging around. Between (2) two choices, Gemini loves to have both. Gemini is a dual sign and likes it both ways. Integration of the (2) two into the whole would be ideal.

But the tension between the two sides of yourself is up for resolution. Making some long awaited decisions is necessary now! That deep down truth hidden under the surface; while Uranus has been retrograde is now surfacing. Or that long awaited push you needed to get you going is now upon you ready to assist you outwardly. And as Sagittarius would say the Truth will set you free!! This Sagittarius Sun gives you the willpower to bring it out of the closet, so to speak. You are in the process of returning your energy to get things accomplished. We can’t always have it both ways (like Gemini’s would have it, as they can always see (2) two sides or both sides to a situation, so compromise is tricky and will be held to the light of truth to make a stand and move forward.

The rebel Uranus will push you if you don’t take charge and make it happen for yourself. Then you might not like the hand you may be dealt. It’s always better to be a conscious mover and shaker on your own behalf, without unexpected surprises forcing you to handle what arises.

Full Moons have a way of bringing out the shadow sides of life. A lot more gets acted out by the pull of the tides on our brains and nervous systems. You get a little glimpse of your shadow dark side with the Full Moons. In the truth of the light of Sagittarius …own it. Accept that you too can be naughty or bad. Be bad for the good of it all emerging from within you.

Accepting responsibility, as the Sun enters Capricorn at the up coming Winter Solstice, for the not so nice parts of your personality; will arise to assist you to heal and work with the shadow side of yourself; to clear dilemmas that have been hanging around you, and transform it. As you help yourself you help the planet. We also can not deny that we are all part of this planet Mother Earth. Integrate the truth as the Sagittarius Sun will help you to do. Honor all the unloved parts of yourself.

Loving yourself, in total, is all you need to do. It’s not easy, but well worth it. There really are many ways to accept yourself so much more. Take inventory on yourself. Take a deep breath and a probing deep look at yourself. You can’t stop change. You can only move with change, or decide not to work with it. If you decide not to work with changes upon you… well; this will keep you stuck, and then be aware that Uranus may suddenly step in, to stir the pot in a way you may not appreciate.

New beginnings are within reach with Uranus motion going forward again. Now instead of tip toeing…all the action you have been passively waiting on can be manifested more easily into your reality. The Green Light you may have been waiting for is now On. Go for it!!

As with the Gemini Full Moon ‘Communication’ is it’s keynote. With the Sun in Sagittarius stand with your truth. We have to own all parts of ourselves to heal a problem. Own your feelings to be able to move to the next level on your life path. It might be a hike or a stretch but you have come this far, and you can with more effort get to create where you want to be much faster now.

Uranus always lends a hand in moving you forward to break out of limiting ruts. Caution with Uranus is that you might find yourself acting impulsively. Use this energy to make fundamental changes in routine and structure. Have a good mix between structure and routine and allowing new elements into your endeavors. Go with the flow and be careful you don’t bite off more than you can chew, and that your spending is level headed as well. Make intelligent decisions regarding overspending. Uranus can tend to go overboard so stay on board in a positive direction and enjoy the ride. Sagittarius sun loves to travel. So ‘travel with your heart and truth on any matter’ and arrive at your destination using your knowledge and give in to inspiration.

This winter season may bring about a paradox. On Saturday the Sun enters Capricorn and we enter the Winter Season here in the Northern Hemisphere. Winter is a bearish time and we like to hibernate more, which refers to going within ourselves and being more introspective. We desire to be more cozy and alone. Yet we will have to make the most of this Season of whirlwind changes. The Holidays bring that upon us. The big changes that will occur with these planetary configurations upon us ‘will be swift, liberating changes in perspective’. When we change our perspectives we do change many things. More doors are open to us that where available before our view of things were allowed to change. When you go with the flow the Planet helps to support you as well in your new dynamic ways of acting and becoming.

And of course,’ As above so below’: The Summer Solstice that is beginning for our neighbors down under, will bring about liberating changes in perspective as well. There is change upon every season under Heaven.

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Many Blessings,

Linda Crane

Astrology July 29 – August 4, 2013

July 30, 2013 by Linda Crane Leave a Comment

Astrology

July 29-August 4, 2013

Astrology is a picture of the heavens and our energy relationship to the heavens, and the planets relationship of energy to us. Everything is made up of energy and energy is our teacher. This week begins with a powerful alignment of potent planets lining up. A six pointed star is forming in the cosmos, with us on the Earth at the center. The key is opening ourselves up to our better intentions. Of course there’s the inner work that’s needed to do to harness these energies to your maximum benefit.

Question like these may be answered for you during this week:
Who am I to play this big? Why would anyone listen to me? What if I fail? What if I succeed? What will people think of me?

Humanity is transitioning to its next level of development. Our relationship to everything is highly relevant on this planet as is our inner relationship to ourselves, and how our self expression shows up in our outer lives. Being Unique (just because that’s who you are and not just to be noticed), Authentic, Courageous, Fearless, Allowing, and Loving will lead us through this intense transition, with the key note on being as Fearless as possible.

These certainly are adventurous times and courage is allowing ourselves to go for what will bring us into that alignment with who we came here to be and giving service from our gifts on this planet.

Monday, July 29th throughout the day the planets are shifting into a 6 pointed star position. Imagine two triangles interlocking, one upside down to create a six pointed star. Each of these points on the triangle holds a planet that is interfacing with all the other planets. Venus the planet concerned with the energies of friendship, love, beauty, peace, and finances, is one point of one triangle, connecting to Pluto governing transforming, endings, rebirth, purging and holding power. These 2 planets Venus and Pluto are connected to the Moon; which expresses its energies regarding family, history, food, and our soft spots the emotions and sensitivities in life.

This flow of energy can bring out intense emotions/feelings. Everything has 2 ways of looking at it, 2 possibilities; because we a living on the Earth. This is a dual planet. Meaning: we can’t have up without down, in without out, ugly without beautiful, Divine, evil, positive thoughts, negative thoughts just to name a few. These energies of the planets can signify a clearing out, a release of pain and negativity and they can feel strong, intense, palpable, as well as having a powerful healing to your emotional self. You can finish up and be done with something. Timing has so much to do with things in general.

As we personally cleanse, we collectively cleanse on the planet. And our planet is cleansing as well. ‘As above so below as within so without’. When there is a transformation going on anywhere in our lives or on our planet herself, we have to step past history and create, moment by moment, a new way a new future. We can’t see the whole picture. It’s the mystery that we step into as we go one step at a time into the unknown with confidence and faith with a positive attitude.

The other triangle has fire action taking Mars and expansive Jupiter fused at one end, firing things up, expanding your courage and enthusiasm. With Neptune
at another point adding the ability to see great things, visualize, play the scene, or the opposite end of it: confusion and/or doubt which clouds your vision. but Neptune is where you can go for it act, play and believe in your dreams, and envision your highest reality. Or…have doubts and fears and deceive yourself about what’s needed or really going on.

Neptune is a direct line into other realms. It’s energies are more etheric: like a cloud or a mist. How do you hold on to a cloud or air? Neptunian energies delve into the Spiritual world, that of the formless. It’s energies are intuitive and can give you great insights and where you feel more connected to Spirit.

Saturn is the other point of this triangle, Saturn is the reality check, slower in its movements, time always plays a part with the planet Saturn (we call it Father Time). Saturn builds parameters and structures to take our ideas into form in the life, and its energies are utilized best when one is being a responsible person. Saturn’s energies are not comfortable with get rich quick schemes. Saturn is different than the risk taking expansive plans of Jupiter. This is a good combo, as it is Saturn that provides the tenacity to make big dreams come true. A good relationship towards Saturn, the task master, can help one become a millionaire.

This week will stretch us to work more on our deeper yearnings. Actually it might turn out that this week you work more than you may be hoping for. But Saturn helps you get to the point, the reason, for all this striving. You can feel satisfaction from working with the Saturian energies, because Saturn teaches us about time and patience. You can gain wisdom and respect and recognition for yourself. You can enjoy the fruits of your work and accomplishments no matter how big or small with Saturn. Saturn keeps us grounded and gives one discipline.

The combination of these aspects propels us forward. Humanity is shifting from a warring fear based point of view. To a world that allows individuality and acceptance and support. With Uranus, speed will be evident with changes. Uranus energies are combining in a difficult square aspect to Mars and Jupiter. It’s more than likely that things start to heat up quickly. There’s no grass growing under foot when Uranus, Mars and Jupiter get together.

If any of you know the Sacred Science of the Tarot: I liken this Mars Uranus energy to the 16th Major Arcana Card: The Tower Card. Things might get heated with speed, and many times it’s what you least expect with the Tower, because you don’t see it coming, but this is necessary when these energies are in the limelight. It’s time has come. The Tower in a spiritual sense is the light bulb going off and clearing the debris from your life. False ideas and notions are broken up and you can become aware of the truth. Situations, people, and events, not any longer useful in your life are ready for a change, a cleaning out. It’s an awareness factor that comes into play with the Tower Card. You can’t miss it because it disrupts the energies that have to crumble and be cleared away for something better.

These energies combine for stepping into your power. Claiming your space. You may be feeling the pressure to step into a new world, a new beginning for yourself, while at the same time invested heavily in the status quo. Now you need to embrace your heart’s
desire. Admit what you want. Allow it to be known. Going with the flow, means letting go of your resistance and to an extent your old conditioning that has kept you back. The ego is a master at keeping us to the old conditioning. It wants to keep us safe. From the egos’ point of view it’s doing us a favor keeping us in our comfort zones and not growing. Then what sets in our lives is boring and boredom. Ho Hummm. Same ole, same ole, going nowhere.

These planets are saying we are conjoining to set you freeee. What can happen if we don’t answer to our call to be more of what we are capable? At that point we really feel stuck and psychosomatic disorders start to arise. Stress City!

On the positive side: The combination of Earth and Water energy of this star of David,
sextile aspect is perfect for growing things. Manifestation is heightened now. Visualize, What do you want to do, where do you want to live? And become more of that dream for yourself. Focus as much as possible, on envisioning where you choose to be. When you are going on a vacation you first have to pick a destination in order for you to get there. You need to know where you want to go or you are never going to get to a vacation destination.

This week is very important. Live it consciously with as much awareness as possible. It’s a good time for manifesting. Being aware of what is in need of change in your life is a good first step into moving forward. Then mustering the courage act on it. Keep asking yourself positive questions: The (what phrasing) type of questions are good to give your mind so your mind can respond to you with positive feedback answers. Example: What is the best decision for me regarding…What is the best way for me to…(fill in the blanks).

With Uranus Mars Jupiter you just might come to know your life purpose. You have a purpose to fulfill and when you clear the decks you are ridding yourself of obstacles and dissolving frustration to find the answers you have been desiring.

Have your paper and pencil ready, because on Sunday there will be an aspect between Uranus and the Sun that infuses you with courage, uniqueness, and sudden understanding. It will come to you quickly when it comes as in a flash. It’s possible with its lightning speed that your insight might be gone as fast as it came. So be aware and ready to write down any important information you may receive. Inspired insights don’t hit you over the head and they don’t micro manage, so observe. These insights come is peace and are subtle, like a hunch. Move on your hunches.

Inspired…ah hah! the light bulb of realization goes on and you suddenly are in the knowing, and you get flashes that can put it all together for you.. Puzzle pieces all fit together…completed. On Monday take the time to clarify your intentions while under the movement of harmonious sextile energy. The Sextile aspects in astrology bring about opportunities in the life. It’s also the opportunity we open up to and work with. Be mindful every day this week what you are deciding for your life. You do have choices. Choose wisely with forethought and patience to solidify your new journey. While on Mother Earth we do need to learn the right amount of patience, which brings to us humility and compassion….that’s growth.

There is a wrong amount of patience to have as well…when fear is behind it, where you stay stuck while deceiving yourself waiting for your ship to come in; while doing nothing or very little to get what you want. The right kind of patience is waiting for things to naturally unfold and not push things before they are ripe and ready. The right kind of patience is not needing to control everything by forcing the issue. Saturn gives us our boundaries.

Gratitude is the attitude to feel blessed. Gratitude is special and these are special times that can pour Divine Grace into your life. There are no rations on Divine Grace. So how many buckets of Divine Grace would you like to receive this week for your next upward level in life??

Fellow adventurer…planet Earth is a journey for sure as we evolve from within… outward!

Many Blessings,

Linda Crane

Shifting Your Consciousness Part 1

July 7, 2013 by Linda Crane Leave a Comment

People have been saying how much more difficult it seems to be on the whole for them. Their moods have more ups and downs, their ability to stay neutral (let alone keeping positive) has been a strain, their energy has been depleted more than usual, and they seem to be more depressed than before. So what’s up?? Can we ‘blame it on the Bossa Nova (the dance of Love)’ as the song states, or is it something else like the ability to take charge, take a concentrated hold, of your own life. This requires “taking the bull by its horns” and directing it to do your bidding. You being the bull in this regard…you have to be bullish on your own behalf. When stressers arise allow your self the ability to calm down and focus on what really is important to your life. Acting and reacting is not evolving your life. Who wants to live live just going through the motions..eating and excreting or living life as though you were on the merry go-round…Life becomes dull and boring!!! No wonder frustration surfaces.

The real culprit is not managing your stress. Stress really is going to be in the life. It is a gift if we can manage it; because it is the lesson of learning awareness so not to have the things that are affecting you from continuing in the same way. this is how you get off the merry-go-round. It’s part of your evolution. The saying: ‘Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me’ does apply here. The real problem arises when we have stress and succumb to it. That’s where the mental confusion lies.

In this sense we do not see stress as a gift of growth and as long as we go on NOT being aware and NOT recognizing stress for what it is about and telling you, the more negative will be your life. And there lies your downward spiral that will take effort to come out of it. You can get to the other side of stress by applying positivity in a continuous state until you turn the corner to the other side. It takes effort on your part, but everything that is worthwhile has some degree of stress related to it.

In the state of succumbing to stress you are living under laws governing this planet. Like the “Wheel of Fortune”: the ups and downs of fate. This is the law that governs us on planet Earth. And as a reminder you are on this planet for a reason. When you feel you can’t get up and that your life is worthless there lies your temporary defeat. I say temporary; because all things will change as soon as you, the master of your thoughts, decides to live a life that is unlimited in receiving happiness. This is true whether it is Mercury Retrograde or not.

From June 26,2013 through July 19, 2013 it’s a Mercury Retrograde period. This blog refers to more than just those Retrograde events, but it is well noted that people, situations, circumstances, all forms of communication, and events have a way of being more mis-aligned and confusing. Mercury Retrograde is a great time to re-visit any and all situations to see if you are off track. It is a gift given us to be more clear focused and directed. It’s great for any internal work of the mind and body to restore balance and then when it goes direct move quickly forward again. Astrology is governed by Law and the workings of the planet and our solar system. Mercury which rules the mind needs a tune up when it goes retrograde. It’s a great time to re-evaluate your thinking of problem matters to focus in a positive direction for any desired outcome.

To give the mind a positive focus it is best to ask the question: What can I do to… instead of how do I do … or why is this happening… You’ll find it’s much more helpful to get answers that way. Keep asking until your answers start rolling out. Then act on what new information you have received.

We can do things differently (just to name a few) change our style, venue, appearance, thoughts, and those actions will produce results by you ‘doing your do diligence’ which will provide solutions that will enhance a more satisfying life. This happens much easier when you see things as a ‘small setback’ and then allow yourself the luxury to call to a greater energy (the God of your understanding) to give you the WISDOM to get back up and out of the rut. Being mad at God isn’t going to do anything. God is not the author of confusion and that energy only knows abundance and giving of blessings.

You by your thinking and actions hold back your own good from yourself…blaming others for your lessons that have been in disguise, until you recognize that these situations are only promptings to more awareness. And awareness is where Divine Consciousness resides. And that is what you really are longing and looking for to clear your slate and renew life. This awareness triggers your transformation.

The reason you are here on Earth is to find and live your purpose. And that causes stress until you figure that out. Many of us were not that lucky to have experienced what we are to do, and see about ourselves as we were growing up, that would lead us on our right paths. Many of us where told be for example a: Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer, possibly to please someone else. We didn’t know any better so we did it and became unfulfilled and probably not great at the craft. You might have become a brilliant artist scientist, carpenter, cook, only to name a few choices; if you had the chance to do so. This is concerning that purpose you were meant to do that will bring you happiness and abundance in all things in your life. So now you become bundled with unfulfilled desires and a sense of loss, depression, frustration. Yet it is NEVER to late to do what fulfills you to whatever extent you can.

It’s only the mind/ego that resists. It’s used to your old ways. You have to retrain it to your new discoveries, your new awareness. The happier you become the more energy you will have to do more and that will allow you to work with your unlimited potential which we all were given.

Today maybe you were going to be happy. Going to skip, sing or whistle. Going to be glad. Going to smile a lot. Maybe even going to be easy on yourself. Or possibly working on counting your blessings. So you’re looking for reasons to feel good. Bringing up positive things that have happened to you from the past.

Well it is your natural state to be happy. And your natural blueprint is that of prosperity, happiness and wellness in all areas of your life. We have gotten eschew from this fact and corrupted by our society, educational systems, the media, and many people we have looked up to for answers in our lives. Sometimes it has come about from our own families and a persons childhood up bringing is a very impressionable time. There are many sources of confusion to deal with each day. Some religious upbringings haven’t helped; so who do you trust?? Since everyone has an opinion; your opinion is important when you use it as a guide to understanding what really works and is right for you. You can’t fool yourself forever. Your inner heart knows your answers. Your opinion is not in a positive place if you are just frustrated and angry, and just want to get even with someone or some cause. That’s displaced anger. Not helpful and instead of supporting you there’s no positive energy there to support you on an upward spiral.

What’s natural? What works is understanding energy (this abstract in our lives) and how it supports or drags down your body, mind and emotions. Well, everything we are discussing here has to do with energy. Most of us did not grow up in the formidable years learning about our energy system and how to use it, work with it, and manage it. We didn’t even talk for the most part in those terms. We didn’t know how to recognize it or how to improve on it. In fact this is the big “IT” that we are struggling with now to even firstly to know more about, and secondly to understand.

When you transmute a knowledge of something into a understanding of it; you then retain the wisdom and the experience that knowing (head knowledge) doesn’t have. (It is like understanding how not to look for love in all the wrong places). Once you understand a thing you have incorporated it to make it your own. A sensing and feeling on the matter has developed that now can be used and this ability now makes your understanding a usable part added to your own tool box. It now is yours. You own this understanding and it becomes a part of you as you developed. Then you are actually doing something not just “I’m going to” .

From this point the God of your understanding acknowledges your energy efforts (and lets remember that God is also The Supreme Energy) and instead of for example: I’m going to look for positive things from where I am right now in my life, it will be more like positive things are happening in my life by my sheer knowing it, and then these positive situations are showing themselves to you…with ease.

See and acknowledge these situations, persons, and events, as every person is a link to your good and the good you are projecting shows up to meet you during your day. Doing this enough times you will see the results. Actually this has to come to pass. ‘It’s a law of the Universe’. But until you have a firm hold on this you give up, and fall into stress way too easily that ends up crushing you and you might feel like you can’t get up. This way of succumbing to situations and problems becomes a habit and then a pattern that you easily fall back into.

Be mindful of your ways and thoughts…they can save your life!

We are very caught up with our days and many times don’t remember what is means to be natural. You can bet that if you have life there are stresses. What is your pattern when you look at something stressful? Do you go with it or hate it?

Could it be possible that stress is there to hone and better us to become more aware? YES! there is a higher purpose and meaning to your stress even though it’s not what most of us would consider fun. Stress is here to make us stronger yet we give into it and let it beat us at its own game.

Our relationship to the galaxy is changing as well as we are undoubtedly a great part of that change. Birthing of anything can be arduous. We are also birthing the Aquarian Age. In this astrological cycle of approximately 2000 years we are birthing the God/Man/Woman, the Aquarian within us. The symbolism is of pouring the waters of truth upon the Earth where man is becoming more conscious of everything internally within us that demands change, and is no longer useful, as well as, how those changes within our being transforms our ways of thinking and living on this planet. “As above so below as within so without”.

We are to learn to be more understanding about change. It’s a big part of life . It’s necessary and natural. ‘No change…then don’t expect any real growth in the life’. You have come to planet Earth. One of its rules is nothing stays the same for too long everything is subject to change. That’s a good thought if you’re not having a good time of things right now. But things can get more stagnant or much better. You also get to decide how you will view every situation. What you think really matters in this material world. And if you decide to change your thoughts consistently desiring a better result; you do change your conditions. Easier said than done? Well I don’t know anyone more powerful than you when it comes to YOUR life.

Problems arise when you falsely believe or feel you are not the powerful master manipulator of your own life. So mastery takes time. But it can move rather quickly in your favor once you stay consistent and vigilant with positive thoughts, words, and actions. I know it can be confronting when you naturally come to the understanding that it all starts and ends with each one of us. You might now feel like you are that important, but you are a powerful being and your true nature is light. Light dispels darkness. But many people have a lot of soot and grime (negative thoughts and negative energy patterns and behaviors), covering a great amount of the light within themselves. This keeps your light on low beam. Amping up, sharpening, increasing your light wattage will make for amazing changes in your life. Like the phrase in the song says:”Turn on you heart light”.

You may or may not of heard the expression ‘Be the change you want to see in your life’. Being the attitude you wish to attain, (lets pick gratitude for an example) brings about actions that you take, that make you do certain things, so you can ‘Have’ the desire of your heart. It’s all a chain reaction.

What will start your beginning?

Statements like these, said with feeling, brings you on the upswing: I’m going to look for positive things in my day right now. The future is the outcome of right now. It is my natural state to be a happy person. It’s natural for me to love and to laugh. This is what is most natural for me. I am a happy person!” I deserve love and prosperity in my life.

It’s easy to convince yourself of anything. Say for example, you were really feeling great today, and you felt you had a lot of energy. Do you think you could convince yourself that you were soooo tired if you repeatedly said that you were so tired to yourself or to another person??? I bet you could go from feeling like you had energy to making yourself feel tired and sleepy as you kept saying it with feeling and emotion.

My point is: you can make yourself feel happy and more energized by saying with feeling those words over and over during your day even when you didn’t feel so energetic and happy. It’s not a lie it’s your desire and will to have it so. Try it and see! Put the emotion in what you are after and see the results.

The more we know the process of how our life is formed the more we are eager to now consciously and deliberately work within this growing awareness. Some ask: “You mean if I speak these words a time or two my entire day is going to reflect them?” No, but it is a beginning, for we just might have a backlog of spoken words that might express the antithesis of the above referenced statements. So, if we want to print these statements and took it with you so as to spend a number of moments with them, like a teeter totter eventually begins to reflect a shift in your weight, so will consciousness begin to shift as well.

It is important to know and understand to grow with this part of your equation before you can go from working and living a life under law which governs this planet, cause and effect (karma), to living a higher version while on Earth. The way to meet this higher version of life is next to come in part 2 of “Shifting Your Consciousness”.

Many Blessings,

Linda Crane

Mercury In Retrograde

March 9, 2013 by Linda Crane Leave a Comment

Hmmmmm. I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I’m not sure that what you heard is what I actually meant! This statement is a perfect example of what happens when Mercury, the planet that rules communication, is in retrograde. Some of you who are familiar with Mercury Retrograde may be saying what in the world is going on. What’s happening to me? But Mercury Retrograde just might be your blessing in disguise.

You may ask: What does it have to do with me? How does Mercury in Retrograde play any role and have any impact in my life?

There are ways you can work to your advantage when Mercury is Retrograde. I would like to give you some inside information that I use; and suggestions on how to do the best with what you have; when life does the unexpected, and at what you might consider really bad timing.

Is there any extra confusion going on lately? Any mishaps, car problems, mis-understandings, communication fumbles, appointment changes, travel delays, mix ups, or breakdowns with anything?

If the above statement sounds familiar it’s doubled when the planet Mercury; which rules communication appears to be slowing down its orbit. This is referred to as Mercury Retrograde. 3-4 times a year is the usual visit of Mercury Retrograde, which lingers for approximately 3 weeks at a time when this occurs.

Here are the dates of Mercury Retrograde in 2013:

February 23, 3013 – March 17, 2013

June 26, 2013 – July 19, 2013

October 21, 2013 – November 10, 2013

Mercury retrograde periods can really be exhausting. Everything can wear us out. Chores that should take minutes take hours instead. Missed appointments and deadline changes occur. Communications that should be easy turn into convoluted exercises in phone tag, misunderstandings, and hard feelings. Ordinary everyday travel gets tangled up in delays, missed, travel plans, confusion, directions get mixed up, traffic jams, car problems and/or accidents occur, and computer or other technology devices have unexpected glitches or crashes. Even if you are on target you still are dealing with people that may not have this insight, and from that perspective things can also affect you and go wrong or sideways. We all have the timing of Mercury to contend with.

Since each Mercury retrograde period lasts about three weeks, the extra effort involved can take an enormous toll. It’s easy to feel drained, tired, stressed out, and completely fatigued mentally, emotionally, and physically when you are unaware of what is upon you. If you aren’t careful, you can get sick, or even worse, you can become accident-prone and suffer debilitating injuries. Car accidents occur more during these times. Mercury rules cars and all technology. Mercury Retrograde can amount to what feels like “Frustration City”

But even if you don’t suffer physically, you may still confront a major problem–and you just don’t have the energy you need to get everything accomplished. You may not even feel as though you have the will to try.

Vince Lombardi said: “Fatigue makes cowards of us all.”

For the reasons stated this is why it’s so important to have a proactive strategy of re-energizing whenever Mercury is retrograde.

You can do all the things that help you keep your energy and attentiveness high–giving yourself time for recreational activities that reduce your stress levels. It’s a time to have more fun. You can put together a better eating and exercise plan, and it’s a good time to work on reducing weight. It’s a good policy to make sure that your schedule includes time for power naps and meditation, and taking a break whenever the circumstances get too overwhelming.

This is especially vital if we’re involved in managing a business, if your livelihood depends on making clear and resourceful decisions of any variety. We can consider a re-energizing strategy ahead of time. Check and re-check during Mercury Retrograde.

So what is Mercury Retrograde good for; when it feels like that uninvited, unwanted, house guest that stays for 3 weeks or more at a time?

Does Mercury Retrograde come with any benefits? Does it bestow on you any gifts when it visits you 3-4 times a year? You may feel lucky in 2013; you will only have Mercury Retrograde visit 3 times.

You can take extra steps to build up your energy reserves if you know when this timing of Retrograde Mercury is approaching, and ‘decide to be and feel more in peace’ when Mercury reverses its direction.

It’s going to happen so you might as well laugh and know not to take it personally, because you can’t control everyone or everything around you. Most people don’t even know there are such events called Mercury Retrograde. They may not care, or comment so what, but be sure it affects us all on some level whether we acknowledge it or not; while we are still attached to this material world.

For me watching events take place over the course of more than 20 years as an astrologer, I’ve developed a good sense of humor. As I see things mis-fire, mis-align, disconnect or change my life; I actually smile and more than not laugh, and say, “this is Mercury Retrograde doing its thing”. I don’t take it all on me too personally. I become more objective and fix what I can. With the rest of the jumble; I include my guidance system to work with me on a deeper level for me to make the best decisions possible.

You can get some extra rest, make sure you are physically taking care of yourself. You can make that health care professional appointment you have been putting off. You can organize your schedules to accommodate delays that you’re likely to encounter. You can allow yourself to not feel so deflated or upset when plans go astray. ‘I always sit quietly and get to a place within me that feels calm, and be still, and enjoy myself as much as I can. And I acknowledge and become more aware of what is going on around me with the people I am interacting with. I attempt to be really clear on what I say to anyone, (as long as they give me time to finish what I have to say). And if I feel it necessary; I ask them to repeat it so I get the conversation straight with them. Or I’ll say, “let me repeat what you have just told me so I know I’ve got it right.” Mercury retrograde is a great time to do any type of research. It’s meant to be an internal processing time for everyone (that’s why meditating or any internal personal work or therapy is so good during these times) so that when Mercury moves forward you’ll have your plans put together in a better order that will serve you. A new and better direction may come out of it. I know that I can just take things so far and then I have to wait. Mercury Retrograde does have that flavor of a lesson in patience’.

When you use your astrological knowledge intelligently in this way, you can avoid feeling a victim of Mercury Retrograde. One the positive side, it is a time when you can complete something that you have not been able to finish up before. Or a long awaited event finally comes to fruition. Or all the pieces to a puzzling situation are uncovered.

Instead, you can use Mercury retrograde periods to get more accomplished than you ever imagined possible when you move in the positive direction that Mercury is leading you towards. So it is good advice to go with the flow of what it is teaching you, and how it is mentoring you.

It is a time of introspection so that you can evaluate and reason if the plans you have made are really on track for you. As you rush around in your very busy life you can get use to being in the motion of doing things without really knowing why you are doing them. You can get caught up in the frenzy of too much energy in motion, and often it can become misdirected.

You may not be thinking correctly, so the planet that rules your thinking, “Mercury” governs what you are thinking on any matter; and therefore the actions that come from these thoughts may easily get you into a mess. So Mercury Retrograde comes to your rescue to help you think more consciously and clearly.

Mercury Retrograde will help you to see if these five (5) key steps to transformation are on track for you:

A decision. You “command” transformation by choosing it. Your conscious intent to go in a new direction redirects your life flow and aims you where you want to go. It all begins here.
A plan. You can direct the energy of circumstances when you are prepared for them, and deflect your stress. Having information on what to do, how and when, will guide you down the path to transformation.
A vision. A clear picture of the end result you want will help you attract it into your life. A great way to accelerate that transformation is to step into the end vision and live from it right now, today.
A why. The more reasons you have for wanting transformation, the better and faster will be the results.
A support team. When someone believes in you, odds are you will boost your own opinion of yourself. When you are in a group of people who want your transformation as much if not more than you do, you will go in the direction of speedy transformation.

Mercury Retrograde is like a support team for you. It holds you in place before it goes in its direct motion, to see if the plans you are making are on target for your success in all areas of your life. If some of the plans don’t feel right; this is a great time to adjust your thinking or doing in such a fashion so that your plans really become an asset to you.

From my own life happenings; my plans were altered as I planned to get this blog out to you when Mercury Retrograde had begun. I didn’t consciously understand my delay. Now while looking back on it; I see that Mercury really did give me first hand experiences of my own to share with you and make this a more insightful blog of my own journey. When Mercury is retrograde, it’s not unusual to see our best-laid plans come to a screeching halt.

Whatever you happen to have on the agenda, it suddenly needs to be set aside so we can tend to other more pressing matters.

This happened to me when Mercury first went into Retrograde. I had to deal with an unexpected car repair in addition to, anti-virus software that got stuck in a loop, a family members misunderstanding, (and I chose not to be a part of their drama, and let the situation chill for while, and I know it will work out). I also experienced project delays. I had to get a refund on a large purchase I made for my business (I made this purchase, the week prior to Mercury going Retrograde). I realized in going over this program, and having the good fortune of a chance conversation with someone about this program I was going to purchase, that the program was not going to benefit me for what I really wanted to accomplish. I was able to get a refund right away. That was a blessing. (If I didn’t know any better I could have really gotten down on myself).

Instead I called upon gratitude, humbleness, and Grace to see me through. What I’ve been doing is healing work on myself and others each day. I go into prayer and meditate, and ask guidance, what is my next best way to proceed? Sometimes my answers are to just stay calm, peaceful, and hold off for awhile longer.

Can I say the problems I’ve encountered have been all cleared up since the beginning of this Mercury Retrograde period? No….but Mercury Retrograde isn’t finished yet, and what I have been doing is looking for solutions, and I’m certainly getting more information on what needs to be done, and it is redirecting me to look into different areas where I did not think I would have wanted previously before this Retrograde.

I’m being open and aware to circumstances around me, and using my insight, intuition to follow me through to my next steps. Hey, it’s a journey. Might as well be up for an adventure while Mercury Retrograde is visiting. The one thing I’m not doing is getting upset or losing my center. I also make the decision as I’m moving ahead that I allow the Universe/God to be my partner along my path. I let go and let God be the best part of this redirecting time through me. You may like to try this as well. Only one thing…know that you can’t push the river. Be alert to clues as how you are to proceed and let the Universe/God steer you with your intuitive hunches that make you feel inspired as you move ahead. That’s partnership!

Have the feeling/knowing that you are getting the correct information for you at this time. Trust Yourself/Trust the Universe/God. (After all the planet Mercury is part of the Universe). Use your energy in positive ways: to sense, or feel, see, hear, or know, in whatever way you get your hunches, which is your intuitive FYI; that you are open and receptive to better help and support to get you not only through it, but also past any difficulties you are encountering.

Many times what comes out of Mercury Retrogrades is what you never expected. Are you an adventurer? ‘I believe we all are’. Even if you say no to this question, I bet you have been an adventurer at some point in your life, in some way, because living on planet earth does require it.

Mercury Retrograde is asking you to be your essential real self when it comes around. Go back to what is really important and real for you. You can get great realizations on all levels of your life to move you forward in a better more solid direction, by the time Mercury Retrograde is completed. You can go through this timing and reap its benefits and come out with a much brighter GREEN LIGHT to go forward with any plans.

You get to see what was missing. You get to find new information you didn’t have prior to this visit of Mercury Retrograde. You can direct your course of action better, because you find out that you didn’t have everything in proper order or perspective to begin with; and now your much better prepared to get better results. You may fine tune your proposals, something new that you haven’t seen or known prior to this timing. And now it may become available to you. This missing piece makes itself more clear to you, and you fill in that part. It’s a time to meditate.

Mercury Retrograde was built into the system of your life so you would have checks and balances for your plans and re-direct yourself in more positive ways.

When you keep goin’ and goin’ you just don’t stop to look at what you are doing. So Mercury Retrograde pulls you inward to take a look at yourself and what you are doing. It’s really a blessing in disguise. Yes, it does entail work, but isn’t that what you do each day? You might as well do it more to your advantage and more efficiently to your benefit.

So when Mercury Retrograde comes around it appears to put on the brakes and screw everything up. Since Mercury rules the mind your thinking may be off track; so when it comes around it gives you that jolt, or it gives a jolt to someone else in your life around you that can bring havoc into your life. View it as: Is there a lesson in here for me? Be open with yourself and ask what really counts here? What really matters?

Sometimes Retrograde Mercury shows up as this is just what is! And then just accept what is. And now is really the time to face it. There may be nothing to fix, only something to experience that may enhance your spiritual growth and understanding. You may want to fix everything but you can’t make it perfect for someone else.

Mercury rules the mind, so you may be asked to change long held ideas and/or beliefs that no longer serve you, maybe a thought, a condition, or a habit which will change your destiny. You have to be willing to do that, because (Mercury doesn’t give up). Three 3-4 times a year it keeps coming back. Did you ever have your mind give up??? Through mind/ego you can get stuck. Is it necessary to control everything to work out just as you feel it has to be to feel comfortable or safe? Could your life or the situation get any better? Could you let go and find out? Since Mercury governs all forms of communication you may have to be more tolerant with yourself, other people, and your plans, and also to be ready to fix what isn’t working.

The maintenance of chores associated with these events can chew up most of what you had originally planned. It can be an inconvenient nuisance to say the least, but it does give you an occasion to think about one of the practical strategies for dealing with Mercury Retrograde periods. I had to revise my priority list and spend a little time reviewing my goals and plans. In other words, Mercury Retrograde pushed me into taking time to Refocus and Regroup.

Applying this strategy is a fairly straightforward process. But the way you get there may take some twists and turns you weren’t expecting. Changes done from the perspective of guidance and inner focus can get you the bull’s eye on target. You’ll be happier and life will work out smoother.

Her are some questions you can ask yourself:

Are your plans congruent with what you want to accomplish in the long run? If not, what changes do you need to make?
What are you willing to do to get the results you really want?
What can you do to make the process easier, more effective, and more enjoyable?
For that matter, what about your long-range goals themselves?
If you have created goals in the past, are they still appropriate? Do they still represent what you really want to accomplish?

The power of inner focus can move mountains, taking us to levels of achievement that you may never have dreamed possible. But if you are focusing on the wrong thing, or if you are heading in the wrong direction, it’s critically important to refocus, regroup, and change your course.

The Bach flower Remedies at anytime, and especially during Mercury Retrograde go hand in hand very well. I find these Flower Essences to be very helpful in this regard. They are made from flowers of a very high order. I use them with my private clients. And as a Bach Flower Registered Practitioner with the Bach Foundation; I can say I’ve always seen them perform outstandingly. Here are only a few of their uses: They help with anxiety, unknown fears, and feeling discouraged. They are wonderful and very helpful for focusing and re-directing old habit patterns that are difficult to re-train. They help you to concentrate and not feel scattered. They are a great aide while going through all types of life transitions. And its a great help when you feel overwhelmed. These personalized remedy combinations are fabulous in keeping a person on track and calm at the same time. (There is a Bach Flower Remedy for every emotion). They are 100% safe and effective and can be purchased over the counter. They have been used for over 70 years. They can be used in conjunction with all other medications safely. They do not have any drug interactions and are not habit forming. They are amazing! You may want to consider having a formula made for yourself? Mercury retrograde periods are the perfect time for doing that! I use them for myself as well. It’s like having a counselor with you 24/7 helping to assist your emotions as you go through periods of change. They help you do this with added awareness, much less stress, and they give you the ability to change what is required.

It’s much better to plan proactively whenever Mercury goes retrograde. In doing so you will be taking steps ahead of time to get the best results with the least amount of stress. But if you don’t do that, as I was reminded when Mercury Retrograde began, Mercury’s job will definitely make itself known on your adventure in life to keep you on track. How you respond is up to you.

And finally, I was able to get this blog out to you!! I’d love to hear your comments, and your interests. Keep in touch fellow adventurer. Visit me at: www.LindaCrane.com

photo from mollybob,
photo from Ed Yourdon

With Extra Blessings,

Linda Crane