April 14^th brings us the New Moon in Aries, with its fiery energy. Aries carries a very high vibration, spiritual quality to it. In this welcome time of easy communication and appreciation of that which surrounds us, we will be looking for a spiritual purpose for all that we do. We will feel strongly connected to the essence of who we are – to our core values, and our core personality.

As a New Moon, we need to take the time to reflect on our lives, and the direction in which they are going. We will also need to be very careful to live in the present, so that we are aware of everything that is going on.

The Aries New Moon carries the energy of the “inner child”. The explorer, the warrior within. Good thing, because Aries is the start of the astrological new year, and we want to have strengths and options there! Our inner child also wants to come out and play, to have some fun, an to experience new things.

This new moon is a good time to release that which no longer serves us well. It is a time to listen to our intuition, to our heart, and act accordingly. The fiery energy of Aries loves a challenge, so don’t be afraid to act on your big dreams on this new moon! Understand that issues may come up in relation to self-worth and financial fears – use the Aries energy to look them in the eye and move past them. We have the power to make the changes that we need to in our lives.

Begin your walk as a spiritual warrior on this new moon! What do you need to release? What do you want to bring in? Where is your life taking you? Use the fiery energy of Aries to go where you want to go, and be what you want to be!

March 20^th ushers in the first day of Spring, known as the Spring Equinox (or Ostara). This is the one day of the year when light and darkness achieve balance. (Another way of looking at this is that there is also a balance in yin and yang, or masculine and feminine energy.)

Spring brings with it new growth and new beginnings, in plant, animal and human life. I am sad to see winter go, but I do love the green of spring (and warmer weather!). The Spring Equinox is a time for celebrating life, and t he renewal of life. It is a time for planting seeds – literally and figuratively.

We plant the literal seeds of those vegetables, flowers and crops that we wish to see in our lives – that we literally wish to harvest. We also plant the seeds of goals that we wish to achieve, the manifestation of ideas into physical reality, This is a highly creative time, and we all need to honor the creative nature within us.

What changes do you wish to make in your life? What goals do you wish to achieve? What needs to be left behind? Know that you need to dream the big dreams here, because that is the only way that you are going to manifest them in you life - to see them first, clearly, in your mind!

Today is not only the first day of Spring, but it marks the time when we move into the Astrological new year with the sign of Aries. The Aries temperament is a fiery one – they like to take the lead, and initiate projects. They are enthusiastic, full of energy, adventurous, ambitious and impulsive Wow – what a package!

They like breaking the rules, playing devil’s advocate, and generally shaking things up! Patience is not one of their virtues, and they can be a bit frank. They are also highly creative, and have both the willpower and the stamina to achieve their goals.

What place does your ascendant, perhaps better known as your “rising sign”, have in your astrological portrait? To begin with, your rising sign is defined as the sign of the zodiac that was on the Eastern horizon when you were born. Rising signs change quickly, having a two hour duration. Each of the twelve signs takes its place during a twenty-four hour period.

Your ascendant is how other people see you – it governs “first impressions”. I have my Sun and Moon in Capricorn, which can be a fairly rigid sign. However, my rising sign is Cancer, which gives people a completely different picture of me. (My ex had his Sun and Moon in Cancer, with a Capricorn rising sign.)

Here is a quick look at the twelve astrological signs as they move through the Eastern horizon:

• Aries Rising – Here we have an outgoing, energetic personality. This person lives life to the fullest, and can be impulsive. They are ready for any and all challenges.
• Taurus Rising – This person has a quiet, strong personality, and can be stubborn. This person exhibits a great deal of integrity.
• Gemini Rising – This person is quite the talker! They have charming personalities, and love the social scene.
• Cancer Rising – This is a quiet, sensitive person who has a hard time fitting into new environments. They are extremely intuitive, and very aware of the needs of those around them.
• Leo Rising – This is a self-confident, assured person. They are the “informed” risk takers of the zodiac.
• Virgo Rising – This person is quiet and reserved, with a high intelligence. They can tend to be perfectionists.
• Libra Rising – These people love to see balance in their lives, and can be very persuasive. They socialize well, but not for personal gain.
• Scorpio Rising – These people are quite intense, self-reliant and goal oriented.
• Sagittarius Rising – These people love to be on... Read More

On Monday, March 8th, Mars turned direct in the sign of Leo. Mars carries very passionate energy, energy of aggression and action. This is a time when we are mandated to stop messing around and put our plans into action.

The Fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius( will be the most affected. Air signs (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius) will get a gentle hint that the pace of their lives is picking up. The Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces) will be dealing with everyday issues, and issues of a financial nature. The Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn) will be overjoyed to see long term plans starting to take shape.  

Mars energy addresses our self-confidence, our sense of personal power, and our ambition. Mars is the fire in our belly that gets us moving, the passion that gets us to face our challenges. Opportunities will begin showing up, and you may find that your world view, your perspective, has changed ever so slightly.  

To see what areas of your life may be affected, look back to December, 2009. (How time flies!)  What issues were you facing? What plans or projects seemed to be mired down, unable to move forward, no matter what you did? Don’t feel surprised if new ideas start show up in these areas, and things start shaping up.  

It will take Mars a few days to hit its stride, and for us to see its affect in our lives. Guess what – this is fine! Monday, March 15 (the Ides of March!) is the New Moon. Mars hits its stride just in time for us to start new projects on the New Moon!   This is not a time to hold back. Get the big projects out, and dream them even bigger. Chart your action steps, and go for it!      

In the sky around us, the planets of the solar system are ever circling the Sun.  As they do so, from time to time pairs of them enter into clear geometrical relationships.  This is the case presently with Saturn and Pluto. 

As many readers already know, Saturn is currently in Libra astrologically, and Pluto in Capricorn.  For readers who are aware of the many complexities of sky mapping, yes, there is a difference in the way astrology maps the heavens and the way astronomy does.  Furthermore, there is a difference between the ways that western and eastern astrologies measure the skies. 

Western astrology bases its measurements on the frame of reference created by the Solstices and Equinoxes. These are natural points in the year, the effects of which are obvious and cause the seasons on our planet.  This division of the sky puts Saturn currently in Libra and Pluto in Capricorn.

Astronomy and eastern or Hindu astrology use a different system.  These two discicplines measure on the basis of stars and star groupings, and they would position  these two planets in different portions of the sky circle.

However, no matter whether we look at it through western, eastern, or astronomical perspectives, the planets Saturn and Pluto are travelling in a 90 degree or square relationship with each other during the years 2009 and 2010.  This arrangement exerts a definite effect on human psychology and earthly affairs.

Here are the dates upon which the square between these planets is exact:

November 15, 2009
January 31, 2010
August 21, 2010

If you look back to the dates in this list which are now past history, you can see for yourself what kind of influences have arisen.  This astrological square between Saturn and Pluto is really quite strong, and so it is potent for weeks around the dates of exactitude.  Therefore, it should be considered that the following periods... Read More

On Wednesday of the first week in March, Venus and Uranus conjoin in late Pisces.  This is an influence to watch with interest.  These two planets arrive at the same point in the zodiac at least once each year, so it's a fairly common event.  Nonetheless, it's an astrological combination that sparks action in the area of creativity and in relationships. 

Venus is the archetype or astrological power that brings us into an awareness of beauty, of comfort, of pleasantry, and of commonality.  Uranus is the archetype or astrological power that brings us into an awareness of fresh new concepts, of extraordinary ideas, of the unconventional and unusual, and of extreme genius and intuition.

Obviously, the combination of these two energies promises interesting results.  Creative artists will thrive with this energy, being inspired by bright new ideas and clever concepts.  The decorative arts appeal to all, with a lean toward the  avant-garde, the wacky, and the way out.  Organizations will be affected in such a way as to question social policies and see how more may be included.

In the relationship area, the big problem this week is the need for variety and creative engagement.  If there is boredom or a feature of repetitive action in a relationship, one or the other person is likely to rebel against it this week.  What can be done to avert problems is to deliberately invite variety into together time, such as playing different music, seeing different shows, or fixing different foods.  Anything that provides a shift from the dull normal routine will help here.

At the same time, however, it should be noted that the universe is likely to throw some odd curves our way this week.  The unexpected is sure to figure in.  The word for the week is surprise.  Some surprises may be very welcome.  Also we can all expect to make contact with individuals and organizations that we... Read More

Mercury, the messenger planet, moves into Pisces on March 1^st. Under the influence of Pisces, we move from the intellectual manner of dealing with life to living from the heart.

This is a time of spiritual growth, with the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Uranus all in Pisces, the sign of compassion and sensitivity.

Along with the power of the Full Moon, we are encouraged to listen to our intuitive self, to reconcile and release the past, and to make a true “new start” with the astrological New Year on March 20th.

Think of Mercury in Pisces as a “gentle communicator” – the soft voice, the soft touch that bring in necessary compromises and moves things forward. This is also a time to listen closely to others. Be aware that a great deal of information will be coming your way – allow it to flow through you, so that you are not overwhelmed. Things may seem a bit disorganized, but you will have the information that you need, when you need it.

Our focus now is internal, and how we relate we the external world. We are more concerned with our individual paths, and how they relate to the world around us. This is a time of wisdom and compassion. The flip side carries the energy of illusion, where we are not seeing clearly, and do not connect or function well with the real world.

Stop and see where you are – what side of the coin are you experiencing? Remember – it is your choice as to how you are going to live your life. Listen to your intuition, and act accordingly.

The Full Moon of late February promises big happenings because Jupiter is involved in the configuration.  The last weekend in the month will be a highpoint for everyone, with emphasis on physical and emotional adjustments recently made. 

These can work out well, particularly on Sunday around midday and early afternoon EST, when the Sun in Pisces conjoins lucky Jupiter also presently in Pisces.  This can make for good fortune in various ways, including generous gestures from others and more understanding between all persons.

One good strategy to make the most of this weekend is to focus on organization.  This Full Moon will fall in the sign of Virgo, known for its powers of categorization and ability to restore order.  Whether one needs order in the home or order in the emotions, this weekend is a good time to seek it. 

However, as with all Full Moon periods, there remains the potential for emotional over-reaction.  It's just a fact of nature that Full Moon intensifies whatever's happening. That will be the case for this upcoming weekend of late February as well. 

Even so, progress can be made in getting a grip on necessary tasks and improvements in mind and matter.  The key is to make the changes which you see are necessary to allow for more orderly and efficient living. 

On Sunday, February 28^th, we have the Full Moon in the sign of Virgo. Under this Full Moon we are encouraged to let go of anything that inhibits us, or holds us back in any way. This includes acknowledging and quieting that little negative voice that wants to keep chattering at u in our heads. Remember – 2010 is a year in which we are setting down the foundation for the next few years, and we want that to be a solid foundation!

Other astrological aspects that make this an interesting Full Moon are the Sun conjunct Jupiter (in the sign of Pisces) and the Moon Trine Pluto (in the sign of Capricorn). Capricorn grounds and centers us, while Pisces allows us easy access to our ability to visualize what we want.

This Full Moon is a time when we will have the ability to feel self-confident, to clearly see what we wish for our future, and to restructure our lives. With this Full Moon, Pluto in Capricorn gives us the added advantage of having the resources to do things in a very significant manner.

What changes do you wish to make in your life? What actions can you take to start the process of making those changes? What resources do you have available? Do not be afraid to think large, to make your vision the most expansive snapshot of life that you can, and to go after it, knowing that you are deserving of the efforts that you put in!

On Saturday, February 13^th, we see the New Moon in Aquarius. I cannot help but think of the “Age of Aquarius”, and its lightheartedness. Aquarius is what is termed a fixed Air sign, and it represents collective energy or group consciousness – that of ideas, groups of people, or even mankind as a whole. This is wonderful energy for setting new beginnings, which is the role of the New Moon.

This particular Aquarius New Moon is conjoined with the healing energy of Chiron, which put the focus into helping those around us in any way that we can. The fixed nature of Aquarius indicates that our focus will be fixed on certain archetypal ideas or goals, such as Justice, Peace, and Love.

The is the best time of the year to plant the seeds that will benefit all of us in the future, not just each of us as individuals. Aquarius takes the energy of Capricorn and moves it out into the world. This is a time to look at our values, at the beliefs that we embody on a day to day basis, and see if they still hold true. What needs to be tweaked? What no longer serves us well, and needs to be released?

What kind of future would you like to see for your community? For your country? For the world at large? What seeds can you plant that will enable that future?

© February 2010

Today (Friday, January 29^th) the Full Moon appears in Leo/Aquarius. The energy of a Full Moon generally follows the energy of the New Moon before it in which areas of life need to be addressed. Security is one of the issues that the New Moon in Capricorn on January 15^th was concerned with – where in your life you felt secure, and how to find security within yourself.

The progression into Leo takes the edge off, as Leo exudes confidence, along with an awareness of self. Security issues can be addressed, and what isn’t working for you released. Aquarius references our place in community, our sense of personal freedom, and how we express ourselves.

It is not unusual when we are dealing with security issues, and trying to find creative expression of self, to be jolted back to the time/issue that we identify as being the place where we lost part of ourselves, part of our identity, part of our freedom. When that happens – and it could very well happen during this Full Moon period – allow your mind to slow down and ask yourself how you feel about what happened.

Even if you don’t understand why it happened, how do you feel about your loss of security, your loss of self? Mentally send love and acceptance to that time period/issue, releasing negative feelings and making room for healing.

This Full Moon allows us to recapture our feeling about who we are and what we are all about, allowing us to love and appreciate ourselves and our creative abilities. Through the auspices of Aquarius we take that feeling into our local, national and global communities.

This is a time to learn to be the best of who you are – soar like an Eagle, share your wisdom, and know that your actions will benefit not only you but the larger community around you.

Blessings,

Bonnie

 

Q. Do planets really go backwards?

No. But the illusion has tremendous power. Imagine driving down the highway and another car is in the process of passing you. For an instant or two you are likely to feel the sensation of your own car standing still – and then the sensation of moving backwards. That’s what happens when one planet passes another; the slower planet has the general effect and feeling of backward motion.

Q. What makes a Mars retrograde different from others, say Mercury retrograde?

For one thing it doesn’t happen as often as Mercury which tracks in reverse three times a year. With Mars, we experience its retro action just once every two years and a couple of months. So we lack experience in handling this kind of energy, and then even more seldom in a fire sign like this one. We forget what happened last time. It’s happening in Leo, so imagine trying to drag a lion backwards by it’s tail. There’s going to be quite a fuss. This is, after all the War planet.

Mars is the go-go-go planet and likes to go faster and faster. That makes a difference, too, in the irritability factor. Usually Mars races through a single sign in about two months, moving 2 degrees per day. You can’t walk across the room for a glass of water without using your in-born Mars energy. It’s the git-‘r-done planet, on temporary leave with permission to procrastinate.

And the entire retro period lasts a long time – 2-1/2 months this year. That’s in the middle of a 6+-month passage through Leo.

Q. Ok. So what’s the big deal about it happening in Leo?

Sign of Royalty, Loyalty, Child-like Pleasure and especially Competitive Games . . . any planet or luminary (Sun & Moon) in that sign insists on lots of attention, getting its own way and... Read More

On Friday, January 30^th, we experience a Full Moon in Leo/Aquarius. In general, Full Moons are seen as times when the energy that we have been putting into our lives and our projects comes to completion and shows results. It is also an advantageous time for releasing things that have either run their course, or are no longer serving us well.

Each New or Full Moon takes on the focus and characteristics of the sign that it is in. This Full Moon is in the sign of Leo/Aquarius – Leo brings us creative expression, while Aquarius brings us a real sense of group consciousness. So – perhaps we get to play creatively as a group? ;-)

Before we start playing, we want to remember that this Full Moon follows January 15^th New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Capricorn. Capricorn – the serious little person that does the behind the scenes work that makes the world turn. As a community, what questions do we want to look at on this Full Moon? We might want to ask ourselves how our purpose fits into the collective community. We might want to look at how that collective community is evolving, and what part we may have played in that evolution. What are your responses, just off the top of your head?

Keep in mind that the Moon represents our unconscious, intuitive self. It is through this unconscious center that we connect we our creativity, find our joy, and grow and expand our lives. The Moon in lovely, creative Leo allows us to open up to our creative nature, to acknowledge our personal power and, leaving the Cappie seriousness behind, make time to play.

Through Aquarius we are being asked to look at our collective consciousness. Several things come immediately to mind here – (1) the devastation in Haiti, and the need for a global “coming together” of nations and their resources to rebuild this country and... Read More

Friday January 15^th, 2010 was a Capricorn New Moon (as well as a solar eclipse in Capricorn). The energy that Capricorn brings with it is that of a business-like attitude, boundaries, and authority. These will play out in our personal lives, as well as within our local communities, and on a national and international level. Relief efforts for Haiti, and the diminishing time to save those that are buried, comes to mind here.

This is a time when we turn to the practical nature of Capricorn. We will be addressing issues in our lives that have to do with the how and why of things. Capricorn is a worker bee, so this time will be spent working out the details of our lives.

With Mercury in its stationary phase (going from retrograde to direct), we will be reviewing old patterns and old issues, releasing them and making room for new patterns that serve us for the lives that we are currently leading. While in the process of determining the new pattern for your life, make sure that the structures that you put in place are meant to be there long term – not “band aids” until the right time comes around.

Release the past and move into the future. If you are unable to release the past, it will hold you prisoner and not allow you to move forward.

Our readers are here 24/7 to assist you in seeing your issues with greater clarity and defining the options open to you.

Affirmation for the Capricorn New Moon:

“I release the past with love, and move forward into the future boldly, making best use of my inner skills and abilities.”

The New Year is almost here – complete with a Full Moon on New Year’s Eve (actually – a Blue Moon, the second Full Moon of the month), and a partial lunar eclipse. Are you ready for the New Year? I am not talking about reservations for New Year’s Eve, or whether you have a new outfit ready to go. Nor am I asking you to check the kitchen to make sure that you have enough munchies for the New Year’s Day games.

I am asking if you are ready to go into the New Year. Do you know what your life path is? Have you made sure that your goals are aligned with your life path? Do you review your goals at the end of each year to see what you have achieved, what you have not achieved, and understand why the goals that you have not achieved were not achieved? Have you identified that which you want to take into the New Year, and that which you wish to leave behind – for whatever reason?

To identify your life path, look at where your passions lie. In each success that you have had lies a seed of that passion. Identify the passion that runs through all of your successes, and you will have identified the direction of your life path.

Once you have identified your life path, all of your decisions and actions need to be aligned with that path. As you progress through life, you will fine tune your life path, In other words, how you express your life path in your life will change as the depth of your understanding about it changes.

Wishing each of you a New Year in which you see the manifestation of your deepest wishes and dreams! Happy New Year!

Blessings,

Bonnie

A partial lunar eclipse will be appearing on 2009 New Year’s Eve (during the time of the Capricorn Full Moon). This is the last of four lunar eclipses to occur during 2009. An eclipse occurs when a planet is in the earth’s shadow. In this case, only a slight portion of the moon will be in eclipse – but it will be enough to be visible. Note: The visibility will be limited to Alaska – the rest of the United States will not be able to see it. This is also a “Blue Moon” – the second full moon in the month of December.

The full moon is a time of letting go of whatever is not serving us well. The presence of the eclipse adds the energy of events happening that are life changing for us. And, since it is also New Year’s Eve, we are looking at what we want to release from the old year, what to carry over into the new year, and what new things we want to bring in.

Wishing each of you a very Happy, Successful New Year!

Today is the first day of the Mercury retrograde (in the sign of Capricorn). How appropriate that it is beginning the day after Christmas! Why appropriate? We are talking about communications issues here, and there will be a whole lot of merchandise returns and exchanges starting on this day!

Something to watch for in this retrograde is anything having to do with electronics. From my friend Dorrina Russel (@dorrinarussel on Twitter) we have the admonition to back up our computers posthaste! She also notes that we need to pay close attention to our cars at this time. (Travel comes under Mercury, and our cars are our number one mode of transportation.)

We need to be aware of signing contracts or beginning anything new at this time. We do not necessarily need to wait until Mercury goes direct (on January 15^th), but we do need to pay close attention to the fine details, to make sure that we understand what the individuals that we are dealing with are saying, and that they understand what we are saying.

We also need to remember the focus that Capricorn brings to this Mercury retrograde – the two keywords here would be ambition and loyalty. Look for these two characteristics in yourself, and in the individuals that you are dealing with.

Remember – we are always in charge of our own lives – and this remains true during a retrograde.

The Winter Solstice occurs on Monday, December 21^st. This marks the time when the earth is tilted farthest away from the sun, and creates the shortest day (and longest night) in the year. From this point onward, the days will get longer, and the nights shorter.

In Pagan traditions, the Winter Solstice is a time of celebration, a time of the return of the Sun, and a time of renewal. Prior to celebrating the Solstice with ritual and feast, it is appropriate to stop for a moment, and take a look inward.

Mentally go over the previous year – at what went right, what went wrong, which goals were achieved, and which were not. Using this as a foundation, look into the coming year. What do you wish to carry with you, and what do you wish to release? What new things do you wish to achieve? What steps can you take to achieve them?

In the coming year, how can you nurture yourself? How can you make your life more authentic? How can you follow your passions?

Last – but not least – remember to give thanks for the abundance in your life. Even the obstacles and challenges that we face help us to grow and be better people. Give thanks for all that is helping you to be you!

The Piscean Age was about hope, faith and fear, and humanity was preoccupied with feeling cowed by a force larger than ourselves. The Piscean Age focused much energy and concern on the unknown, on the mysteries of faith and the fear of not knowing.
For Aquarius the knowledge is not superior or exclusionary knowledge. It's a sort of wisdom that draws people together, for Aquarians are, above all else, social animals. They crave interaction with large groups of people, thriving in humanitarian and social causes and in any situation where collective thought, innovation and cooperation are required.
They tend to be eccentric and disdainful of tradition and -- while they love magic and believe in the esoteric arts -- prefer to discover knowledge through scientific experimentation and exploration. Technology is like a hobby for Aquarians, who stockpile all the new gadgets on the market and are at ease in front of a computer or connected to a cell phone. Sure, they're trendy -- they need to be at the forefront, in the midst of the social action, up on the hottest fads -- but they also truly love other people and believe strongly in the independent spirit.
The characteristics of these souls are: sociable, open-minded, innovative, rejecting tradition, scientific and technologically driven. If we extract these qualities from the individual and apply them to the world, we can see what the Aquarian Age is all about. We will loosen the ties of tradition and forge ahead in a cooperative effort to improve human relations and also the relations between ourselves and our world. We will be respectful yet also playfully, intelligently rebellious. We will admire and encourage collective thought, and embrace differences rather than fear them.
What will emerge in the next decade , politically and economically , is that those countries that turn their attention and emphasis on the personal individual, on the true taking care of the environment and the natural resources –... Read More

Uranus rules Aquarius sudden change, breakthroughs and revolution.
 The seventh planet from the Sun, has its spin axis almost in the plane of its orbit about the Sun. This produces unusual seasons and also causes unique magnetic and electric field structures. Uranus has a faint ring system and 27 moons. On humans Uranus rules the mind and nervous system. In the year 2000, the Age of Aquarius had begun. Although, fifty years before that time many new souls, came to show the new path.
The Age of Aquarius could mean the removal of country borders and the uniting of the brotherhood of mankind. The fact that Aquarius is a mental sign means better understanding of things including society, our lives, and the problems we all face.  Wealth and fame will not be valued as much as learning and achievement. Aquarius is also the sign of scientific knowledge and invention.
We have certainly seen a rash of that in the past 100 years. From the invention of the television to the airplane, from the invention of the telephone to the computer and Internet, we have seen more technological inventions in our lifetime than any other generation. We have the ability to carry all the music we own with us while being able to call anyone from anywhere with a cell phone.   Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, and Uranus was the mythological god of the skies, and is the planet of revolution and change.  
The Age of Aquarius is not an age of faith and hope, but one of higher application of science and higher spirituality; anything you hold onto from the Piscean age will drag you down to lower emotional levels.  Many people will seek for transformation and that is what will lend itself to this age of mass movement.  This almost sounds like a paradoxical position for individual transformation. 
However, the sign of Aquarius also has negative aspects to it. Indecision as well as selfish... Read More

 
We have always had changing of AGES...And with this comes a changing of values, beliefs, structure..etc.....And we must embrace the changing of the times.

             THE AGE OF LEO (circa 10,00 B.C. ~~to~~ 8,000 B.C.)
This age is characterized by the energy and creativity of human beings learning how to use their environment...Men and women lived in caves and learned to refine highly finished and polished stone implements.. The Sun, ruler of Leo... was of paramount importance to Neolithic ,New Stone Age man, or The Age of Stone. for during this era human beings acquired a limited ability to raise food (agriculture) rather than merely hunt and gather it...According to astrologers..cave paintings from this age (man's first written history)..shows a marked Leo influence...
``````````   THE AGE of CANCER (circa 8,000 B.C. ~~to~~ 6,000 B.C.)
 It was during this Age that human beings abandoned their caves and formed fixed dwellings aboveground, the Cancerian influence to make a home.....Mankind learned to spin and weave and make pottery... They began to grow varied crops and to domesticate animals..Moon worship and fertility rites abounded during this era. Cancer is ruled by the Moon and is the sign of domesticity...fertility... and motherhood.

 ````````````` THE AGE of GEMINI (circa 6,000 B.C. ~~to~~ 4,000 B.C.) This Age is marked by the development of writing (Gemini is the sign of communication)..Mankind expanded its intellectual capacities by beginning to record and to store information... The invention of the wheel made rudimentary commerce and travel possible (both ruled by Gemini)...

. ````````````THE AGE of TAURUS (circa 4,000 B.C. ~~to~~ 2,000 B.C.) The great Egyptian civilization...with its emphasis on cultivation of land and new technology of building (the pyramids).. echoes the influence of earthy Taurus... Both the esthetic... Read More

 Ruled by emotional waters, The Pisces  Era is saying goodbye. (1 A.D. to 2000 A.D.)
The Water Element represents: Religions
Feelings and Emotions "The Age of Monotheism, Spirituality, and the Fish" Each Age creates its own “mood”. Bringing to the foreground certain archetypes, beliefs, paradigms and stimulates certain chakras within the human energy field with their corresponding thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

The energies of an age are an immensely powerful force shaping our lives in countless ways; the psychology of the people of that age, the form of religion and spirituality, the structure of society, and the very fabric of civilization.
Among the manifestations of the Piscean Age was the rise of a global religion centering primarily on symbols of water: baptism, walking on water, changing water into wine, and so forth. Indeed, for the student of astrological symbolism, Christianity offers a mother lode of correspondence in connection with Pisces. For example, Christian scripture speaks extensively of fishermen, wine, helping the downtrodden and outcasts of society, and the washing of feet …  all traditional symbols of Pisces. One of the defining miracles of Christ's ministry was the feeding of the multitude with two fishes and five loaves of bread. More subtly, the eating of fish on Friday by Catholics is linked by some to the fact that Friday is governed by Venus, the planet that is exalted in Pisces. Women were not recognized “In the Name of the Father of the son and the Holy Ghost “ They forgot to give a place to the mother. That’s why there is still sense of inferiority or inwardness for many women.
Pisces is intensely concerned with matters of faith. The pilgrims came to the New World, looking for “freedom of religion”. The Piscean Age was an era of religious intolerance, when large populations were expected to show unquestioning allegiance to a monolithic belief system, as exhibited in... Read More

The polarity of Aquarius - Leo
This is the era of peace, of unity, of love. The polarity of Aquarius, Leo, floods us with its complementary characteristics. The celestial throne of the Sun, Leo, encourages, ennobles, enriches, and enlightens us for the growth of our hearts, the growth of our inner beings. Together with Aquarius, Leo promotes the integration of our creative soul with our unity with all humanity. We realize that we must first be something in and of ourselves to be something for others.

The generous Leo will bring food for the hungry, wherever they are in the planet. Not only for the ones that can afford it. This Golden Age is destined to synthesize all religious regimes and free the minds of ignorance and delusion forever. Once enlightened, each human being will begin his or her individual journey within, and strive to become the new race of super conscious humans awakening seekers of Truth and the Spirit, healing peoples of many tongues and nations in the process. 
In this new millennium there will be no more falsehoods, but spiritual living and third-eye vision. The Human Family is truly entering the Age of mystic revelations and the mind's true liberation which is broadly known as spiritualism. Because of the principle of polarity, each Great Age emphasizes not only the sign normally associated with it, but also the sign opposite it.
The Piscean Age, for example, emphasized both Pisces and Virgo - a zodiacal axis that (as anyone with these signs amplified in their chart knows) can lean toward a more dutiful and pleasure-denying approach to life. Over the last two millennia, this gave rise to (among other things) a world religion championing the virtues of sacrifice, as embodied in the grim image of a man hanging on a cross. During this age, people commonly believed that there was something... Read More

There is an interesting statistic on women who read their horoscopes – one third of them consult the stars before making a major financial decision. (Based on an iVillage study.) Astrology is a very empowering tool, and I was quite excited to see that women were using it to empower themselves in a very significant manner.

The research revealed that of women who use horoscopes, almost as many of them check their horoscope on a monthly basis (37%) as those who research personal health information on a monthly basis (45%). Forty-one percent share their horoscope with friends (I know that I do!), with 28% saying that their horoscope can change their mood. (I find that horoscopes act as guidelines, so that good times shine, and bad time become more “doable”.)

December 16<sup>th</sup>, 2009 brings us the New Moon in Sagittarius. Be prepared to open yourself to new ways of thinking … to new visions. This is a very assertive, outgoing time, when we will be moved to take action on our thoughts. This energy is increased because it is a New Moon – a time of new beginnings, of planting seeds for future growth.

This is a time when we will be letting go of that which is holding us to the physical world. When we release this energy, we find that we make much better spiritual progress. You may find yourself feeling somewhat detached from everyday life, which may be a necessary thing for your spiritual progress.

Quite literally, we are letting go of the old and making room for the new. We are recognizing and releasing that which no longer serves us well.