I won a book at a raffle during my local astrology group meeting this past weekend. Inside Planets in Aspect, on the book’s cover, is a quote by T.S. Eliot. To me the quote fits perfectly with this New Moon in Sagittarius. For even though I shall be taking easy street and not fighting with any resistant energy, Saturn will be at the party. So, here’s to *keeping on* with the process…even when it’s difficult.

“We shall not cease from exploration

And the end of all our exploring

Will be to arrive where we started

And know the place for the first time.”

~T.S. Eliot

To me astrology is a tool, a process. It is not a fixture of thought. It is an exploration, a territory to examine, an inner plane enacted in a temporary outer cosmic world. _Ka

I just wrote an email reply to a friend who asked me a question about evolutionary astrology. I am grateful to her for her question because it had me thinking about something that I do love to think about and rarely like to use words for. Probably because to me, astrology is an art, like poetry. Astrology aims to describe something that really is not describable, because it is on the level of symbol and not words. True, words are symbols but they are the “map and not really the territory,” to use a quote that some may be familiar with from NLP.

To me poetry is like adoration, affection, and it’s about a love affair with some level of mystery. I will potentially change my mind about this, and I reserve the right to speak about it as well as edit my words.

A little while ago I said that I was going to write a book. Honestly, I figured it’d be a good exercise for me. As it turns out while attending a professional graduate school, I am using my mind as I need to for that goal. I have put that project (writing a book) on the back-burner because I have been cramming my mind with information that is new. Theories that I am currently simmering in are like a new aroma of thought–traveling in some mysterious density toward my awareness (along with the wind).

I have been memorizing and learning a lot of theory. Also, I’m reviewing again and again all the anatomy and working with biology (yes, I already have some massage therapy experience, and have had classes in chemistry…etc. but there will be many many more, add herbs and latin names, acupuncture points, Chinese…); and, also I have been practicing Tai Ji recently which is different from the Kung Fu I was doing previously. I may or may not continue with that.

According to a text that I read for my Tai Ji class, the first stage takes about 5 years. Then, the second about 10. I’m not going into all of the details here. I already did that for my test.

All of my schooling is a dedication for me to be of service in a way that is harmonious with my personal energy. Some of you may be familiar with the fact that I have received the Reiki attunements and have been practicing with energy. My entire physical body has been part of many over-hauls, shall I say for now. I personally am slow with my digestion. It’s just the TAO of my body. It’s just what it is. In Chinese medicine, the spleen is the Yi- the intellect. The Spleen is closely tied to the Stomach. Out of respect to this sacred art, I will not be writing about what I am learning until (and maybe never) these teachings have become a part of me. This is out of respect for myself, too.

Anyways, back to astrology, what I was writing to my friend about was how I see the astrological signs as symbols as well as archetypes. I also think that even though we as a society operate with ideas such as Virgo means “insert keywords” and Leo means, “insert keywords,” etc that we as astrologers create our own relationship with the archetypes. For those who are not familiar, please refer to some of Carl Jung’s writings, as well as anthropological works.

Even people who are not astrologers have their own personal relationship with what the signs mean. They’ve been hearing/learning about it since they were little (especially if the farmer’s almanac was involved). This level of individual interpretation is what I aim to work on with my clients in the future. That means that when I work with my clients, I like to *not* practice prediction. Setting limitations sometimes helps bring focus to the area of greater impact.

Wow, isn’t that a challenge when astrology is historically linked to this idea of prediction? However, some psychologists have been using astrology for years because of the archetypal bridge that’s been created along with the enneagram as they have been used for introspection in upper level spiritual circles according to a devout Catholic friend.

Back to what I am doing:

In the past I had also made artwork in the form of an astrological interpretation for a client. I’m being vague about it because it was personalized and took a whole lot of time and I’m not sure I want to do it again in the same way. She said that I had given her “A LOT” to work with, and it made her feel special.

I am rethinking where astrology fits into my life right now – while it also still on the back-burner. I’m rethinking how I want to work with people. I’ve been mentioning this and hinting at this and I have not changed my ‘About’ section because it’s good to have something ‘in place.’  I believe, and I told this to one of my clients that it’s a good thing to re-write your own story as much as you want.

I also wrote a little bit about my ideas about truth in my email to my friend. I don’t really feel like going into that here. That’s a philosophical discussion about reality and ultimate reality in my opinion.  I love that people can really use WP as whatever they want it to be…

Some people are here to make friends, some people to find clients, some people to explore ideas, some to promote their book, and others to share their art freely, no price, no expectations. WordPress is a medium. Right now, I’m using it as my soapbox.

One more thing: I believe that belief is the most powerful thing and it influences (not always dictates) but influences a person’s experience of their reality. Therefore I believe astrology is to be used with the utmost caution and respect for a person’s freewill. Here is an excellent link to evolutionary astrology as Steven Forrest has outlined: http://www.forrestastrology.com/about-us/about-evolutionary-astrology

This has been one of my dominant paradigms – albeit it, however, it is not the complete story.

Thank you to my readers, my friends, and my unfoldment

Much Love,

Ka

Saint Francis and World Animal Day.

Dear Friends,

Please click on the link above and visit Julianne Victoria, for those of you who don’t already know her 🙂  She was the first person to have given me an award as a blogger; and, at the time, I was much too shy to receive an award – as I wasn’t sure I knew what it meant. I know what it meant now, coming from her. I’ve never really been interested in awards. I just want to do a good job at being myself. At the time, I had much on my plate. In fact, I still do have a lot on my plate which makes it ever more important to me to acknowledge those who have really touched me and made me feel recognized. THANK YOU!

I asked my heart, what can I do to honor Julianne Victoria as one of my first WordPress friends, because I didn’t realize that I never followed up with her acknowledgement, either that or I am extremely slow to respond. (January 2014). This post that I re-blogged feels like the essence of what Julie is about.

Thank you, Julie, and please forgive me,

Love Ka xoxo

P.S. Here’s the post she gave me the award on https://fiestaestrella.wordpress.com/2014/01/19/moon-trine-pluto-in-the-earth-signs-dig-how-deep/

Hello!!!

My ‘voice’ has returned; and, I am about to embark on another inward journey. I’ve begun receiving some information, so I thought I’d write early about the solar eclipse- as it has arrived within me.  I have that feeling of excitement. There’s newness unfolding. There’s a question of what’s around the bend. There’s faith (Neptune) and patience (Saturn) in the process of Chiron’s wound-healing (Saturn trine Neptune conjunct Chiron). Eclipses happen because of the moon’s lunar nodes. See previous post and google whatever you need to supplement the information provided here. The North Node is the head of the Dragon, and the South Node is the tail of the dragon. I’ve been following the nodes since I was in my early twenties because I was born during a balsamic moon phase, 3 days before a solar eclipse. I will not describe what that means here. Let’s just say it’s unstable energy (eclipse) and relates to my old soul (moon).

“What cannot be said will get wept.” -Sappho

This solar eclipse is cast for Pacific Time. I did all the charts in the beginning of the year, and I believe in local resonance. In fact, I believe in long-range resonance too.  I can only speak from where I am. I am both personality and higher consciousness – indivisible.

May only those who would receive and experience this message as a gift read these words. The words are carriers for the divine seed. They are sealed with love and open to many who would receive by grace.

The message I received is… use no force... just drift through this process with as little resistance as possible. keep your faith. There are many gifts on the other side of this passage.

I’ve come to see that these eclipses and transits are really ‘passages’ or liminal states. Walking through an eclipse is like leaving one universe for another one. Choose wisely while moving gracefully, for time is of the essence and the Goddess is with you. You are the night being born again and again in the light of consummate Divine.  Hidden messages will open to an open heart.

Namaste

“Anything will give up its’ Secrets if you Love it Enough”

~George Washington Carver

Neptune and Venus are featured very strongly in this new moon solar eclipse on the 23rd. Neptune and Venus are expressions of the same energy. Neptune is referred to as the “higher octave” of Venus (love) and taken together they certainly reveal unconditional love.

WOW this is an interesting and heart opening compare and contrast of a photograph I took when I was in Cambodia of a woman with no hands and a huge-enormous smile on her face. I’ve been contemplating it… Haunted by it, in the best way. Thank you!!

I saw a beautiful peacock on Friday.

It is also my beautiful mother’s birthday today – I am honored to be her daughter. I am grateful that she brought me into this life to learn, and to develop; in all honesty, she always encouraged me to be myself. She wanted me to become whatever it is that I wanted to become–nevertheless–I always still wanted to please her, and everyone. I thought by making other people happy, it would make me happy -maybe because this often does work out that way.

I also learned it’s much easier now. When I’m happy, other people are happy because they love me, too. They can share it with me. This was a big lesson for me. I can be bright, and it doesn’t ‘make’ anyone else feel bad or unloved. It’s my choice. It’s their choice to be happy, and to go for what makes them happy, too. I believe there is enough to go around. I choose to believe this.

This is not always possible. It’s good to have compassion and faith, and especially to hold a candle, a prayer, and a vigil for the highest manifestation of any and all beings; have love in our hearts, and let wisdom lead the way.

We have a special connection my mother and I; and, I suppose it’s a past life connection. I feel this deeply about it – and always have. I’m sure I’m not unique in this, but for just this moment, I want to honor and cherish how special my mother is to me, and let this be her day (my day for her).  Deep blue is her color – and, I still remember the velvet navy blue chair I sat in as a child – that she later painted a portrait of me in it, with my father’s army hat on my 4 year old head. Recently she painted a happy portrait of me and husband, from a happy photograph of us I sent her as an instant message to her phone.  You know, I know my happiness has helped her to be happy. That’s a gift that only a child could give; yet, I’m an adult. So… let it be NOW.

On Friday…

Both my husband, myself, and a small gathering met with a very special female healer, and star-connected being. She channels light language, and I’ve always felt a special connection with her, too. Our host was receptive enough to trust the call – to accept her visit. What a lovely thing – acceptance, recognition, and the presence of a gift.

My weekend was both mundane and magical. What is provided along the way is evidence in the possibility to be part of All-There-Is. We are working through the goddess transmissions, and being part of cosmic unfolding. I didn’t start the spark, but I will help it along…if I can…since I keep finding feathers… I may as well build wings.

Happy Autumnal Equinox!

Hello!

Here’s the Sabian Symbol for Libra 2: “A new symphony is played by the orchestra; the music dramatizes racial progress from aspiration to realization.”

This New Moon in Libra is approx within a 7 degree orb of conjunction with Venus (Feminine, Sensory, Value system, Resources, Relationship) in Virgo (Health & Service, Analysis, Purity). Also, approximately within a 7 degree orb is a grand trine: Mars in Sagittarius, Uranus in Aries, and Jupiter in Leo.  Holy smokes, folks! That’s fiery!

New Moon in Libra:

Let’s look at what Venus says (since it is within 7-8 degree orb conjunction of the New Moon, and it rules Libra)…and, I am actually reading ‘this’ from Venus’s opposition with Chiron in Pisces: It’s about psychic wounds, being a sponge, and the wounds we receive from the collective unconscious regarding femininity, and our inherent role as healers and nurturers (Moon square Pluto). It’s about healing racial, gender, and class divisions – seeing the spiritual (Pisces) in the material (Taurus) and the authentic balancing of the scales (Libra).

In Western astrology, Venus represents the feminine aspect as receptive. It appears that we are re-writing what ‘feminine’ is in this era, as women liberate themselves all over the world. As young women like Malala Yousafzai show us the way to be fearless in the face of real terror. As the divine feminine makes its WAY through the collective unconscious in a NEW and yet *very ancient* way.

From the mouth of Wikipedia, “In Chinese astrology, Venus is associated with the element metal, which is unyielding, strong and persistent.”