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This Solar Eclipse comes on the heels of the Lion’s Gate portal. The Lion’s Gate occupies an important place in our collective consciousness. It is associated with Sirius and Regulus; bright stars tracked by cultures for centuries. Many believe that cosmic wisdom is being downloaded to us at this time, positioning us on the cusp of huge transformational change. Collective belief is powerful and affects individual perspective. ...

Our wounds affect us but they cannot define us. Understanding this is a complicated process. If we are to move beyond our wound we must probe deeply. This process is also painful. It involves confronting the hurts that have been inflicted upon us by others and finding a way to forgive without forgetting. This does not happen easily but we cannot move to the next level of our development unless we engage in it. Chiron retrograde provides the space and time to reflect on our wo

At this Full Moon, there is an exact square between Venus and Mars. These two are part of the social triad (with Mercury) and refer to forces that operate within our individual psyches. Venus is receptivity; Mars is action. A square between these two suggests a disconnect between what we want to receive and what we get. The end result is frustration – we’re not getting what we want, no matter how hard we try. ...

Transits of Saturn feel heavy. They are associated with feelings of being stuck and oppressed. A strong Saturn in a natal chart suggests a lifelong battle with feelings of constriction. Transits of Saturn are associated with oppressive periods in our lives. And stations of Saturn coincide with a collective feeling of being stuck in a dense energy that cannot be escaped. ...

Mercury retrograde periods provide an opportunity to challenge our assumptions. In this instance, issues will arise around the expression of emotions. These communications may address family matters specifically and – in a more general way - the question of feeling emotionally safe. ...

Expansive, generous, and creative, Leo is the fifth sign of the Zodiac and the second fire sign. The first six signs of the Zodiac focus on the growth and development of the individual. Leo is the first time we have a whole and complete person, and this individual needs recognition and acknowledgement. It is not surprising that so many people in the performing arts have strong Leo energy in their personality. There is often a “Look at me!” quality to Leo expression. ...

There is very little any of us can do in the face of a collective transit of such magnitude, but we can consider the effect on our own lives. Something that has been accepted as truth is being challenged in ways that can no longer be ignored. Change isn’t just on the horizon – it has landed firmly in your lap. The best way to get through these challenging times is to accept what is and adapt accordingly. If something needs to be released - let it go. If some action needs to b

Nephthys plays a prominent role in the Osirian Mysteries. She travels with Isis in her quest to find Osiris and joins her sister in mourning when the pieces of his body are found. When her son Anubis – who she abandoned at birth - assumes his role as the guide to the underworld for newly deceased souls, she bathes the hearts of the dead in aromatic oils and uses her magic to heal their souls from all wounding. She is the abandoner of her son and her husband, and just as Anubi

In Shamanic Egyptian Astrology, Capricorn is allied with the creator god Khnum. Khnum is a potter; he created the humans and animals who live on Earth out of clay. Khnum, the flexible elder, stands in contrast to the authoritarian elder who holds onto structures long past their usefulness. Khnum understands that changes in substance (that which is contained by structure) require changes in structure. ...

In Shamanic Egyptian Astrology, Cancer is allied with the Divine Parents, Nut and Geb. Nut is the Sky Goddess; Geb is the Earth God. In the Egyptian genesis myth, these two are children of Shu (air) and Tefnut (water). Initially they are madly in love, tangled up with each other in an embrace. Their father Shu understands that in order for life to grow on Earth, they must be separated. He flows between them and pushes them apart – sending Nut into the sky while Geb remains on

In the story told by the Wheel of the Zodiac, Taurus takes the emergent life force energy of Aries and grounds it in material form. As Chiron dips into Taurus over the next two months, we will begin to focus on the Taurus wound. On a personal level, our attention will turn to the material – our bodies, possessions, finances. On a collective level, we will become aware of the need for healing on Earth - the environment and planetary economic structures. ...

On the Wheel of the Zodiac, Gemini introduces the concept of duality. The young child is introduced to the world of ideas and meets the people who express them, starting with their parents. They encounter The Other. It is easy to become overwhelmed in this world. There are so many ideas; so much competition for the truth. ...

Sagittarius is the ninth sign on the wheel of the Zodiac and plays a central role in the development of the collective. This fire sign addresses the philosophical underpinnings of society. Those with Sagittarius strong in their personality are interested in the values upon which society is built. These values guide their actions in life. Lying in the shadow is zealotry; where philosophical curiosity hardens into dogma. When dogma is combined with rage to enforce values, great

In Shamanic Egyptian Astrology, Gemini is allied with the Great Sphinx of Egypt. The symbolism of the Sphinx revolves around the bringing together of two very different beings. This is a comment on the nature of duality, the defining aspect of this dimensional reality. We humans are a synthesis of logic and emotions, expressed in the Great Sphinx as a merger of human and animal. The relationship between our emotions and our mind is a driving force for us, both within ourselve

The earth sign Taurus grounds the life force energy of Aries in matter. In Egyptian myth, Taurus is allied with Hathor; the original Great Goddess, fecund and generative. Those with Taurus strong in their chart are naturally concerned with the matter of life. They care about resources – their bodies, money, objects, consistent thoughts and practical reality. Taurus can be acquisitive and can have difficulty releasing what is no longer useful. ...

To ancient peoples, Pluto was a much-feared character. In Greek and Roman myth Pluto is the Lord of the Underworld, the realm of deceased souls. In Egyptian myth, Pluto is aligned with Osiris, the Lord of Regeneration. In a hugely traumatic series of events, Osiris is murdered by his brother. He is brought back to life by his consort, Isis, only to die again. Out of his death, a son is born. Eventually this son - Horus - will ascend to his father’s throne and initiate a New A

Full Moons describe a crescendo of emotional energy; the Scorpio Full Moon marks the apex of this cycle. Scorpio is emotionally intense with a primitive, feral quality to its expression. This water sign is associated with the underbelly of human expression, drawn to experiences that others find challenging. In the Egyptian pantheon, this is the Cat Goddess Bast. The temples of Bast were home to the Sacred Sexual Priestesses of ancient Egypt. The ruler of Scorpio is Pluto, Lor

Uranus is one of the three generational planets, all harbingers of change. Uranian change is unpredictable, sudden, and life changing. These are the accidents that change our lives, the eruptions and explosions that redefine the land, and the ah ha moments that inspire new directions. ...

In Hathor’s temples the feminine mysteries were ritualized. Festivals featuring music, dancing, drinking and sensuality, including sexual rituals celebrating fertility, were frequent. In her temples, Hathor was depicted as a sensual woman with the ears of a cow, her totem. Through the ages, the name Hathor has come to be associated with luxurious pleasure and a deep appreciation of the generative process. ...

This New Moon features a tight conjunction to Chiron, The Wounded Healer, suggesting that there are opportunities for healing around The Warrior archetype. Warriors are expected to be protectors, initiators, and they are expected to win. They are required to be divorced from their emotions in a way that can lead to a lack of compassion and empathy. ...