The planet of communication, Mercury going forwards today in Libra (did I hear a cheer 'hooray'?!
), and with it the words of fellow Libran Mahatma Gandhi, “Be the
change you wish to see in the world” become ever more popular. Rightly
so; for each and every one of us has a personal responsibility to alter –
and improve – our lives, as well as benefit those of others around us,
and therefore shape our own (collective) destiny. But how do we actually do that?
By changing the way we perceive ourselves, our relationships, and our
position in the world we do actually alter the way we react. By seeing
all the good around us, the kindness and love we give and receive - and
are grateful for - it enables one to generate a feelgood factor, which
in turn makes problem solving much easier. Ghandi also said that
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in
harmony.” To all intents and purposes many go through the opposite of
this, bumbling best we can through a time of soul searching, seeking new
ways of looking at the world, and new ways to change our approach to
problems so that our needs get met, if not our wants. Yet these times
call for material consolidation and practical advancement in spiritual
study. Though it’s not always easy to implement the new ideas,
symbolised by Mercury's retrograde in Libra, but by the time that
Mercury re-enters Scorpio, on the 9th November, we may be very glad that
we were brave enough to embrace the change that come from the heart,
bringing beauty and joy to the fore.
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Many thanks to unknown artist for inspiring heart _/♥\_
Pre-eclipse DarkMoon in Libra until Thursday, when the Moon occults the near Halloween 0° Scorpio
Sun (@22:57bst), and an incoming tide of emotional and spiritual
transformation rides a strong and deep wave. As this New Moon solar
eclipse tests how we identify with our passions, which are best observed
even when indulging, a new process begins in the way we view obsession
and desire, making it easier to see and
recognise craving’s nuances, so that we won’t need to get hooked by
greed or possessiveness, thereby enabling one to relax within caring,
loving relationships (including the relationship we have with our
'self').
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On route to the partial SolarEclipse
(visible in the US) the sensitive moon in Libra seeks balance, even
whilst in the scattering mode of leaves and seeds (depending upon which
half of the hemisphere you are in: autumn peaks in the north, spring in
the South); Triggering first the ongoing 'Cardinal Cross of the Central
Spiritual Sun' (still in effect until next year), and igniting that
Divine spark of inspiration which enables one to walk the noble path of
transformation and embrace personal change that also benefits others,
La Luna then also occults the still retrograde Mercury for a potentially
wiggy reminder that fairness and dialogue (as well as following one’s
breath in meditation), are optimum means to discover and connect with
innate inner-beauty, as well as the harmonious heart-mind.
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Moments before the Diwali Solar Eclipse, the Moon enters Scorpio to even
eclipse Venus. In effect, this heart opening rip in the fabric of
space-time is one through which ‘the witness within’ can perceive the
universal and profoundly magical healing of the power of love, without
getting stuck in any power-play. _/\_
With many thanks to the unknown artist for Autumn Buddha & the Transformational Butterflies _/\_
“Love is the bridge between you and everything” ~ Rumi
KARMA multiplied day x 7 million.✫´¯`*•.¸¸☼ ♡
☾ ● ◯ The October Full Moon is sometimes called Hunter’s Moon, aka
Blood Moon, Travel Moon, or Dying Moon, as the leaves (in the northern
hemisphere) begin to wither and drop, which in itself can instil the
dread of winter. But wherever you are take heart: This Aries Moon is
also an exciting Lunar Eclipse, exact
11:51bst (6:51est), laden with love and light. In harmonious Libra, and
conjunct Venus, Spirit Sun aligns love with intelligence, to encourage
kindness to be at the heart of activating creative change.
The
Moon is exactly conjunct Uranus, the enlightening planet associated
with dramatic turnarounds, as well as altruism, with each expressing his
or her own individual gifts within the larger social scale. Now Uranus
wakes us up to that which emotionally fulfills, like a bolt from the
blue urging one into action. And with both Sun and Moon in hard aspect
to Pluto (to activate ongoing Uranus/Pluto square), it is imperative to
make very real and personal changes in relationship to self, those we
care for, and the way that we treat our environment. This set of
eclipses (today is Lunar, @15Aries-Libra, with solar 23rd Oct 0Scorpio)
also suggests we are the old/new people, stronger than before,
astrologically and psychologically primed for self-awareness,
particularly in relation to others. H.H. Dalai Lama says “Although it is
difficult to pinpoint the physical base or location of awareness, it is
perhaps the most precious thing concealed within our brains. And it is
something that the individual alone can feel and experience. Each of us
cherishes it highly, yet it is private.” His Holiness’s words also
remind how it the very private and personal awareness which empowers
Spirit and the heart-mind to maintain strength, harmony and balance.
Now is the time to Let the Love-Light shine dearest cyber Sangha ~> and be the change we wish to see! __/\__ ☼✶•*¨*•.¸¸✶♡
with ℒℴѵℯ __/♡\__ & Thanks to Visual Alchemy for 'The Angel of Bliss'