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Chinese New Year, Groundhog Day, New Moon, Candlemas
The recent controversy (unnecessary flap) around astrology was short lived and distracting. I received, as did many astrologers, hundreds of emails asking what was the truth. Here’s the information. There are two different types of astrology for two different parts of the world and two different types of mind – 1) tropical (for the western mind) & 2) sidereal or Vedic (for the eastern mind, religion, training and sensibilities). The tropical zodiac is based upon the seasons (using equinox and solstice points. Vedic astrology (or the sidereal zodiac) is based upon the zodiacal constellations. Though 24 degrees apart, both are correct yet different. This seems a paradox, but it’s not.The winter months, January, February and March, can seem rather empty without the winter festivals. This Wednesday, Feb. 2 (midwinter, increasing light), we have multiple reasons to be festive - Chinese New Year of the White Metal Rabbit (more next week), new moon (Second of the year), Candlemas, Groundhog Day (divination) and Imbolc. The last three are fire festivals bringing Epiphany to a close and the halfway point between winter solstice and spring equinox. The new moon (14 degrees Aquarius) is Wednesday evening. The meditative seed thought that explains the building of the personality in Aquarius is “Let desire in form rule.” The air of Aquarius constantly seeks shape, form and practicality. Each day, beginning at winter solstice, through winter and spring, the NGWS joins the Hierarchy in preparing for Wesak and the Three Spring Festivals. The Great Invocation is recited daily. Join us, everyone for the new Aquarius moon festival and our preparations.
Esoteric Astrology as News for the week of Jan. 27–Feb. 2, 2011 For Sun and Rising Signs
Aries-March 21–April 20
Who are your friends? What groups do you belong to, if any? What are your hopes, wishes, dreams for the future? How do you see the future? These are some of the questions posed by the present astrological energies, while offering opportunity to review specific life issues. We work hard in our lives. There are times when we must pause, set our sites on future endeavors, find, identify, join our friends. And then we set about helping others. This is your time.
Taurus April 21–May 21
More and more you’re being identified as a leader with extraordinary organizing skills, who understands and mentors collaboration, a leader who leads with not only great intelligence but also willingness to have love. A group or community looks to you for direction. Although preferring to be behind the scenes, you’re being called out is in a new developmental stage. Come into the greater light of recognition. We are grateful.
Gemini May 22–June 20
And so, the same message, over and over. You are to travel somewhere, not wait. There is a place you’ve considered. It’s time to make plans, reschedule the next several months making room for not only travel but also study, entering and experiencing new village life, community endeavors. You need to expand out from where you presently are, see a different world a bit. It’s your future.
Cancer June 21–July 20
Are you concerned about finances, reviewing cash flow, considering consulting an advisor for help with taxes, assets, resources? Do not remain silent. Have at least one person you can speak with. Also, it’s time to consider end-of-life (you are not dying) preparations, so those who remain here on Earth know what to do. What do you want done after you die? This includes resources.
Leo July 21–August 22
Whom do you love these days? Soon it will be Valentine’s Day. Someone must be on your mind. Or perhaps you’re on another’s mind. It seems that whomever you’re attracted to must be very unusual, almost revolutionary. You like this. However, your Leo pride hides it. You want to be innovative, too. Which you are, when you focus on creativity, presently in need of attention. Perhaps a trip somewhere will activate it. Love calls to you. Can you hear?
Virgo August 23–September 22
Do you feel overloaded and overwhelmed with work, tasks, chores, errands and just about everything calling you to do more, faster, quicker without rest? Something’s changing concerning your work and work environments, in the way you do things. You think about community, health, a needed spa experience. You’re running here, there, everywhere. Where are you going?
Libra September 23–October 22
Although the energetic focus in your life remains at home, it’s shifting to the creative arts. It’s good to, with a group of friends, meet at a museum, theatre, dance performance, art gallery, and party after. You need more fun. Invite friends over. Don’t take monetary risks or gamble. In the meantime, amidst this artistic activity, think about what gifts and talents you possess. Humanity needs them.
Scorpio October 23–November 21
Where’s your family, how are they doing, what is your relationship to them? What was your early life like and how does it affect your present life now? These are questions for the month. You may want to visit family (whomever you consider family), be in touch and in contact (which releases Love), send messages to those far away. In between, tend to home with loving attention. Soon more work calls to you.
Sagittarius November 22–December 20
And so the upcoming days may feel like a puzzle that must be completed in very little time. There will be many activities to tend to, many people to talk and confer with, decisions to be made, possibly more deadlines. You’ve walked into the future and will need to juggle present/past and future time. This is not a test. You’re perfecting how you work on multiple levels within time/space. And then you must tend to your social life.
Capricorn December 21–January 20
Are you concerned about money and resources? Is there not enough? Do you need to balance what’s coming in, what’s going out? Is there something that must be purchased? It’s good to think about and save for the future, to use resources to put things by (like the Mormons), to consider the idea that a greenhouse is an important investment. Are you saving and tithing? You know the spiritual rule for tithing, yes?
Aquarius January 21–February 18
More and more, day after day, events in your life are creating a new self-identity. Because of this it’s good to have new clothing, shoes and hairstyle, discover new colors never worn before. How you present yourself to the public, how you look and what you say, is remembered always. Confidence and a sense of well-being makes you feel festive, creative and alive. People want to be with you. Then they too become confident.
Aries-March 21–April 20Who are your friends? What groups do you belong to, if any? What are your hopes, wishes, dreams for the future? How do you see the future? These are some of the questions posed by the present astrological energies, while offering opportunity to review specific life issues. We work hard in our lives. There are times when we must pause, set our sites on future endeavors, find, identify, join our friends. And then we set about helping others. This is your time.
Taurus April 21–May 21More and more you’re being identified as a leader with extraordinary organizing skills, who understands and mentors collaboration, a leader who leads with not only great intelligence but also willingness to have love. A group or community looks to you for direction. Although preferring to be behind the scenes, you’re being called out is in a new developmental stage. Come into the greater light of recognition. We are grateful.
Gemini May 22–June 20And so, the same message, over and over. You are to travel somewhere, not wait. There is a place you’ve considered. It’s time to make plans, reschedule the next several months making room for not only travel but also study, entering and experiencing new village life, community endeavors. You need to expand out from where you presently are, see a different world a bit. It’s your future.
Cancer June 21–July 20Are you concerned about finances, reviewing cash flow, considering consulting an advisor for help with taxes, assets, resources? Do not remain silent. Have at least one person you can speak with. Also, it’s time to consider end-of-life (you are not dying) preparations, so those who remain here on Earth know what to do. What do you want done after you die? This includes resources.
Leo July 21–August 22Whom do you love these days? Soon it will be Valentine’s Day. Someone must be on your mind. Or perhaps you’re on another’s mind. It seems that whomever you’re attracted to must be very unusual, almost revolutionary. You like this. However, your Leo pride hides it. You want to be innovative, too. Which you are, when you focus on creativity, presently in need of attention. Perhaps a trip somewhere will activate it. Love calls to you. Can you hear?
Virgo August 23–September 22Do you feel overloaded and overwhelmed with work, tasks, chores, errands and just about everything calling you to do more, faster, quicker without rest? Something’s changing concerning your work and work environments, in the way you do things. You think about community, health, a needed spa experience. You’re running here, there, everywhere. Where are you going?
Libra September 23–October 22Although the energetic focus in your life remains at home, it’s shifting to the creative arts. It’s good to, with a group of friends, meet at a museum, theatre, dance performance, art gallery, and party after. You need more fun. Invite friends over. Don’t take monetary risks or gamble. In the meantime, amidst this artistic activity, think about what gifts and talents you possess. Humanity needs them.
Scorpio October 23–November 21Where’s your family, how are they doing, what is your relationship to them? What was your early life like and how does it affect your present life now? These are questions for the month. You may want to visit family (whomever you consider family), be in touch and in contact (which releases Love), send messages to those far away. In between, tend to home with loving attention. Soon more work calls to you.
Sagittarius November 22–December 20And so the upcoming days may feel like a puzzle that must be completed in very little time. There will be many activities to tend to, many people to talk and confer with, decisions to be made, possibly more deadlines. You’ve walked into the future and will need to juggle present/past and future time. This is not a test. You’re perfecting how you work on multiple levels within time/space. And then you must tend to your social life.
Capricorn December 21–January 20Are you concerned about money and resources? Is there not enough? Do you need to balance what’s coming in, what’s going out? Is there something that must be purchased? It’s good to think about and save for the future, to use resources to put things by (like the Mormons), to consider the idea that a greenhouse is an important investment. Are you saving and tithing? You know the spiritual rule for tithing, yes?
Aquarius January 21–February 18More and more, day after day, events in your life are creating a new self-identity. Because of this it’s good to have new clothing, shoes and hairstyle, discover new colors never worn before. How you present yourself to the public, how you look and what you say, is remembered always. Confidence and a sense of well-being makes you feel festive, creative and alive. People want to be with you. Then they too become confident.
Pisces February 19–March 20It’s time to tithe, giving to organizations you believe in so they can serve others. It may be a community (Aquarius), a hospital for children (St. Jude’s). It may be Oxfam or the Heifer Project, sending money so families can raise bees, ducks, chicks, farm animals. It could be Doctors Without Borders, Catholic Charities, or Unicef (for children). Service calls you. You understand this. Where are you?
Risa is Founder & Director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies & Research Institute, a contemporary Wisdom School in Santa Cruz, CA.
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