Moon Swims into Scorpio & Mars Enters Cancer & Mercury into Libra Squaring Mars (August 24 – 26, 2009)
With the waxing Moon moving into Scorpio our focus is more inwards and we are descending into our private inner world. The mood turns more somber and intense. Scorpio tends to extremes. The world is often perceived as black or white, good or bad and the emotional pendulum might swing fast from one side to the other.
The Moon is our Emotional Gauge
Watching the Moon making her way through the zodiac every month visiting all the signs, can sharpen our self perception and awareness for our inner processes and the fickle nature of our emotions.
One of my spiritual teachers Ananda Giri once said that if there was a way to measure spiritual advancement it would be the level of happiness one is experiencing. The Dalai Lama talked about the Art of Happiness in the book by the same name. Abraham Hicks is talking about the 3 steps to fulfilling our dreams and joy as the goal in life, because it is gauging where we are in our alignment with the non physical world.
I have been brought up as a good German girl with the following proverb which goes something like this; first the work then the joy. And I have been following that for most of my life. The problem with a life lived that way is that there was always so much to do, that I never got to the joy so it seemed.
Joy as a Spiritual Practice
Now I am in a place in my life, after many beautiful, spiritual awakening experiences where I make the awareness of my inner level of joy a priority in my life. I sense myself throughout the day, centering myself through conscious breathing, taking time for moments of emptiness and meditation. I still feel the impulse to move away from so called bad feelings, but it seems my willingness to be and feel wherever I am has established itself on a deeper level.
When you had the experience of fully experiencing what is, it seems to get easier from there. I am more compassionate and patient these days with myself. But then I move on! I use my thoughts to focus consciously towards where I want to go and keep the energy flowing that way as the Law of Attraction teaches.
Lunar Astrology
I am using the Lunar astrology to sharpen my awareness towards my emotions. Every 2, 5 days the Moon moves into a new sign. It is the fastest planet we keep track of in astrology. There is this subtle rhythm between the inner and the outer world. Each sign adds a new flavor and deeper perspective. With Moon in Scorpio be aware how you might become fanatic and driven in your activities. Be conscious of your need to control people and situations to feel safe and in power. Let go of your perfectionism and ask yourself if it really makes a difference in the bigger picture of your life?
Mars Enters Cancer
Mars is the warrior ruling the fiery sign of Aries and secondary Scorpio. When Mars is visiting the water sign Cancer, he is not a happy camper. His fire might get extinguished or he produces lots of steam. That could mean for us that we get easily upset, irritated or have feelings of anger and impatiens.
My advice; feel your feelings (that will already give you some detachment and distance) and do not take yourself too serious. Remember also this will pass!
Mercury into Libra with a Square to Mars
And then we will have a more diplomatic mindset available to us with Mercury in the social and harmony seeking Libra on Tuesday which might temper any going overboard the next day. Yet with the square to Mars and the Mercury Pluto square on Wednesday we might be facing criticism, anger and suspicion. Be conscious how words can be very hurtful and may even leave permanent scars if they are spoken from a place of angry reactivity and you are projecting your own perception as the ultimate truth onto the world or others.
Astrology Conference News
I am still in Chicago at the ISAR astrology conference. I am a member of ISAR and it stands for the International Society of Astrological Research. I am looking forward to come back home to Maui, full of fresh ideas and higher levels of perception, wisdom and awareness for my own astrological practice. I am looking forward to share with you about all the newest research and shared experiences done by so many astrologers from all over the world. I am really having an exhilarating time! My Gemini rising is in its element and likes all those different points of views, meeting new people and talking about astrology…
If you like my astrological musings I invite you to find more on my Astrological Signs Weather Report & Healing Gems Blog for a regular update on the universal flow in the heavens. I am also very passionate about the abilities of the healing gemstones to help to align and balance our flow. I have even written a book about it and their connection with astrology! If you know where your challenges are, you can then take steps to support or balance yourself with gemstones, if that is something that appeals to you.
I hope you enjoyed this article, aloha and many blessings, Shakti.
Shakti Carola Navran: astrologer, jeweler and author
Shakti Carola Navran is originally from Germany, living in Maui, Hawaii, is a professional jeweler, astrologer and author with a lifelong spiritual journey; she has been crafting personalized Soul Jewelry since 1977. Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/astrology-articles/moon-swims-into-scorpio-mars-enters-cancer-mercury-into-libra-squaring-mars-august-24-26-2009-1135419.html
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