Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Gibbous Moon Phase: trust

Moon in Scorpio

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari (The World Nurse), Tara (The Goddess of Compassion)

Skill:  slow down; move through the day from your inner center

Negative Imprint: aggression

Positive Imprint: compassion

Today's photograph of two snails from wise owl Jur reminds us to slow down.  Slowing down will enable us to maneuver the day's energies.  Things are fast and the historical imprint for the day relates to all forms of aggression, conflict, domination, and intimidation.  Unconsciously, people are operating more from an instinctual level of survival, protection of their "territory," and even violation of other's territory or space.

People reach their limits today.  Some will say, "No more."  They are tired of being dutiful with no reward, recognition, or appreciation.  The energy urges us to stand up for ourselves.  But the potential for explosive interactions is high, so slowing down mitigates this potential.  You can take a stand without a dramatic display of emotion.  You can take a stand without blaming others or being a victim or feeling like the world is against you.  Emotions need to be expressed appropriately before things get out of control.  Be respectful of all involved even if you are being disrespected.  If you are angry about something, bring it to light and talk to someone about it (or talk to the Wisdom Goddesses Bhuvaneshvari or Tara).  Don't turn the anger in on yourself - this causes depression.  Wise owls will release judgments about themselves and others, remembering that there is light in everyone.  We are all one, even though we are different.

Risks that are currently being undertaken or risks that were taken in the past show some sort of return today.

If you are asked to step up or take on a leadership role today, the universe is calling you up.  Remember that this month we receive a call - call of duty, call to action, etc. 

Today is a fabulous day for a presentation, workshop, or class.  Messages and information are everywhere.

As Mars prepares to move back into forward motion on May 20, we continue to heavily examine where we are investing our energy and if we are doing so pointlessly.  The question to ask is Does this nourish me?  This is our guide.

Venus continues to move into conjunction (the same place in the sky) with Uranus.  It is also squaring Jupiter and Pluto.  The exact conjunction is Thursday, May 15 at 7:42 pm ET/ 11:42 pm UT.  Until then, the potential for swift and unexpected events or situations related to relationships, money, and values is high.  Conjunctions with Uranus also make us more accident prone if the conjunction is aspecting our own charts.  But this conjunction brings a blessing, too, so don't forget that part.  Unexpected things can also be joyful.

I want to thank everyone who took the 6-Question Oracle Report Time Survey yesterday.  The results have been most interesting.  Wise owls are spread out all over the world!  Blessings to anyone who wishes to translate the daily reports into another language to share with others. Permission to mirror this site in other languages (with credit) is freely given.  The mission given to me by the Mahavidyas is to help wisdom return and to help others dwell in a happier place.  But this is the mission for all wise owls.

Here is the link to the Time Survey in case you missed it and want to participate:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5W83JTC

Thanks, everyone!  And remember, slow and steady...

Monday, May 12, 2014

Gibbous Moon Phase: trust

Moon in Libra/Scorpio

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari (The World Nurse), Tara (The Rescuer)

Skill: transform yourself

Negative Imprint: envy, restrictions, dissatisfaction with what one has

Positive Imprint: liberation, the realization of inner gifts, appreciation

Early Sunday morning (04:18 am ET/ 08:18 UT), the Sun released two coronal mass ejections, reinforcing the symbolic energy of "a blazing fireplace in a deserted home."  (For new readers, we look at the degree of the Moon at the time of the CME, 8 Libra in this case, to determine which of the day's energies is highlighted.)  This energy brought double the power of unseen, sustaining energy that is always ready and available to us. We are reminded that we are never alone.  Gaia Sophia always provides.  We may desert ourselves at times, but she never does.

Today, the month's two Mahavidyas (Wisdom Goddesses who are aspects of the great goddess Gaia Sophia) will be directly involved in events.  Bhuvaneshvari, the World Nurse, She Whose Body is the World, She of Magnificent Jewels, materializes a gift from within us.  She helps us bring forth a talent, reward, or skill that we have forgotten or have never realized.  Bhuvaneshvari transforms something deep inside of us today.

Tara, The Rescuer, The Guide Through Troubles, The Compassionate Savior, works today to help us cross into new territory or go beyond our previously-held limits and boundaries.  We can call on her if things start to get in our way - emotions, obstacles, self-sabotage, beliefs, circumstances, etc.  If we ask, Tara will work to liberate us from whatever prevents us from spreading our wings.  She saves the day.

Other themes today are: the tendency for people to be envious; perfectionism; looking but not being able to touch; wanting more than we have; the need to take turns leading and following; pleasure in marking achievements; re-attunement to the rhythms of the planet; the tendency to feel scattered or directionless; and trying to get control of something that is out of control.  Again, call on the Mahavidyas for help if needed.

Take note that Venus is moving into conjunction (the same place in the sky) as Uranus over the next few days.  When planets make conjunction with Uranus, shake-ups are at hand.  Uranus puts things right.  Uranus does for us what we have been unable to do for ourselves.  This can be surprising and shocking.  Since Venus is the other planet involved, relationships, money, and values are the focus.  The much-discussed Grand Cardinal Cross energy will be re-activated by this conjunction, making lasting imprints for the future.  If you have a planet around 15 degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn, you are already feeling this energy.  Make sure that you are taking extra precautions to turn off appliances and taking extra care while driving.  Uranus brings accidents which are not accidental, but we can mitigate the drastic effects by being conscious of the potential.

Many thanks to all the wise owls capturing beauty in photographs and sending them for all of us to enjoy.  It's an explosion of beauty to open my email and see them.

Today, ask for help from the goddesses if you need it and keep this month's mission in mind:

As a whole, this month we are crossing new boundaries with a heavy load, using different lenses of perception.  After we hear a wake-up call, a call to action, or a call to devotion, we observe the patterns and themes of the energy and ultimately unite with our spiritual comrades.  The entire month's energy intends a "nexusing" of people - putting people together, putting people in the places they need to be, and connecting/reconnecting people who have work to do together (including work at the level of the soul).

Saturday, May 10 - Sunday, May 11, 2014

Gibbous Moon Phase: trust

Moon in Virgo/Libra

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari and Tara

Skill: choose wisely, move in and out of situations smoothly

Negative Imprint: control, criticism, burdens

Positive Imprint: reinterpretation, reformation

Strong astrological aspects are on tap this weekend.  Around 2:30 pm ET/ 6:30 pm UT on Saturday, the Sun will oppose Saturn.  This energy will build all day and be strongly in effect through the evening.  With this, we are asked to go back and look at something in more detail.  Did we miss something or not place enough importance on it?  Are we glossing over important details or elements?  Saturn tends to make us feel bad about ourselves and pick out all the things that we feel aren't up to par.  People often project these feelings, pointing out what others aren't doing or what they are doing wrong.  If you feel let down (by yourself or others) this energy can take hold of you and start taking you down, spiraling into oblivion.  Saturn "rules" time, so don't fall for the trap that has you racing against the clock or mired in mundane tasks that are not enjoyable.  Saturn wants us to follow the rules and it is into control.  If you have responsibilities or duties, honor what needs to be done just because it needs to be done and feel rewarded with the completion.  (Saturn rarely rewards us, so we have to do that ourselves.)

You may find yourself faced with a significant choice on Saturday.  The choice may involve doing what's expected or following your own sense of integrity and value.  Don't do anything you aren't comfortable with.  It may take courage, but don't compromise yourself.  Stay on the "high road" but don't take things over the top.

Saturday's energy also foreshadows the future.  Take note of circumstances, messages, synchronicities, and animal sightings (refer to Ted Andrews' book Animal Speak for full discussion of the meaning of encounters with specific animals).  This is excellent energy for reinforcing the visions, wishes, and intentions that you are setting for this year.  Gaze ahead and see it come to fruition.

Sunday's energy starts off with the Moon making conjunction with Mars with Mars and Venus in opposition.  This occurs around 7:30 am ET/ 11:30 am UT.  This is all about relationships, particularly romantic relationships but really all kinds of relationships - familial, professional, friendly, casual.  Trouble may brew, especially if people are feeling abandoned or not seen or heard.  There is strong potential for arguments, conflict, and aggression.  It is never a good thing to be dominated by the energy.  We want to command it, not be commanded by it.  So, knowing in advance that there is heightened potential for things to become charged up with emotion, we can detach from the emotion and look at what is really going on.  The raven in the picture above reminds us of this.  We can step back and watch; we can fly right into the middle of things; we can step back out.  The point is to remember that you are in control of yourself.

There is ample assistance available to us no matter what transpires.  All we need to do is ask.

Keep in mind that I am giving the times of the exact astrological aspects for these events.  Energy moves in waves.  It waxes and wanes.  All of this energy is in effect this weekend, not just the day of the aspect.  It is not rigidly in place at these exact times.  It flows.  I am listing the times for point of reference.  You may experience the Mars-Venus aspect on Saturday and the Sun-Saturn aspect on Sunday.  Take it as a whole.

Remember always that nature provides whatever we need - including our sanity.  Go outside and take a walk to calm emotions and gain perspective.  Keep your eyes and ears open for synchronicity and snap a photograph when you stumble upon something beautiful.  Share it with your fellow owls by sending it to oraclereportmail@gmail.com.

We are going to turn this energy on its side and use it to reform, reinterpret, and remake what we want instead of being whipped by it.  Take charge.

Friday, May 9, 2014

First Quarter Moon Phase: step out, take action

Moon in Virgo

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari, The World Nurse and Tara, The Rescuer

Skill: parting the inner veils so that the new may enter

Negative Imprint: rushing, pressure, force, breaches, disequilibrium

Positive Imprint: healing and flowering

A gift of healing and wisdom is bestowed on us today, courtesy of Gaia Sophia and Sabaoth (the Sun) and a triad of astrological energetics between the Earth and Saturn, Jupiter, and Chiron. 

This triad occurs in the water signs of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.  Water signs rule the emotions.  A new way of looking at things rises up from our emotions today.  Healing occurs and the inner veils are parted to reveal a new path or direction, inspiration, idea, creative project, desire, insight, and spiritual understanding.

So our emotions are triggered, providing an opportunity for healing to take place.  From this, wisdom is gained.

Understand that your emotions are being triggered, as well as other people's emotions.  Spectacular emotional outbursts may be on display.  People may seem like they are "spilling out" and are "all over the place."  Remember that this is happening to bring about insight and revelation to gain healing and wisdom. 

Remember also that if this is happening to you, there are two great Wisdom Goddesses, Bhuvaneshvari and Tara, on standby waiting to be contacted if needed.  This is how you start.  "Hello Bhuvaneshvari (or Tara).  I am ____ (your name).  This is my situation (tell them what's going on).  Can you please help me?"  Then let it go and let them work on it.

Concentrated healing is taking place with issues related to responsibilities, duties, discipline, control, routines, fathers, consistency, and perceived failures.  All of this takes on new lenses of perception.  We come to see these issues in a different way.

Today's energy is fast, fast, fast.  Things will be fleeting and changeable, so we are wise to not get stuck on any one thing because it will quickly morph into something else.  We need to be ready to take advantage of any opportunities that pop up when they pop up.

Be aware that things are coming out of thin air today.  The bounty of wisdom that is bestowed may come in the form of something that, on first reaction, does not feel good.  In fact, it may be upsetting or destabilizing.  If there has been a big block or lock on what you need to see or understand, the universe will move it whether you like it or not.  It is imperative to understand that what is happening is designed to free us to be in alignment with our highest and best interests.  Don't be quick to judge what transpires.  It may not appear as a gift or a blessing or a healing from today's perspective.  This is long-term, sustaining action that intends to renew our faith and renew our vitality.  Streams of energy beam in to revitalize us.

What's in the wind for you today?  It's a day for celebration, crossing into new territory, breaking free of restrictions (especially restrictions imposed by our minds), rapid change, and bestowal of wisdom.  We remain wise owls who fly along the air currents, taking ourselves beyond the boundaries to dwell in happier places.  Happy day.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

First Quarter Moon Phase: step out, take action

Moon in Virgo

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvanshevari and Tara

Skill: part the veils inside yourself

Negative Imprint: deception

Positive Imprint: revitalization

In ancient times, drummers outside of the temple would begin drumming, several bowls of fire would be lit, and boughs of flowers and branches would be brought out.  Word would quickly spread that a special day was at hand.  There would be great joy as everyone gathered to await the emergence of a stargazer who would tell of a special astrological alignment and give the message of the goddess.

Today is this kind of day.  And here is the message:

The goddess embodied as our planet, Gaia Sophia, will bestow a great blessing on us tomorrow, May 9, 2014.  Today we celebrate this gift, but we also prepare to receive it because it will come fast tomorrow and we need to be ready for it.  We need to be ready to jump at any opportunities that are presented, but we also need to be open to receiving the opportunity for wisdom.  Veils will part and a new path - a new mindset, a change in direction, a new understanding of something that has held you back, a new idea, a divine inspiration - is presented to us.  This gift not only provides healing, but also provides renewed faith in life and renewal of life itself.  We are bestowed with vitality.

Gaia Sophia is using the energetics from an astrological triangle between the Earth herself and Saturn on one side, Jupiter on another side, and Chiron on the third side to deliver this bounty.  Sabaoth, the ancient Gnostic name for the Sun, will drive the energy.

One of the many interesting things about this effort is the way Sophia and Sabaoth are using the celestial mechanics of Saturn, headquarters of the Archons, to bring about this blessing.  The location in the sky of the Earth and Saturn favors action by divine feminine forces.  There is nothing the Archons can do about that because they are subject to the mechanics that they themselves put in place.  But this is another story.

So, in very strong ways, today and tomorrow we need to be ready to cross into new boundaries, lighten our load and use different lenses of perception.  Hearing the wake-up call, a call to action, or a call to devotion, we observe the patterns and themes of the energy.  We gracefully accept the changes, knowing that the we are being guided to unite with our spiritual comrades in joint mission.  This "nexusing" puts us together - puts us in the places we need to be, and connects/reconnects people who have work to do together (including work at the level of the soul).

Today, be watchful of patterns and synchronicities.  Understand that this is complex, pure energy.  It will send some into hysteria, so be aware.  Maintain a firm, grounded connection with the planet and prepare to receive wisdom.  Above all, be open to revitalization.  The goddess will part the veils like two curtains inside you being drawn open.  Things may seem or feel like they are splitting open or splitting apart.  This is happening to heal us and bring a return of love.  But not to worry because It's like we have a red cross nurse on scene.  Imagine that.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

First Quarter Moon Phase: take action, step out

Moon in Leo

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari and Tara

Skill:  look at it a different way; Black Moon days are about bringing light to darkness

Negative Imprint: adding to inner and outer clutter

Positive Imprint: clearing and airing out the inner and outer

The Moon will remain in Leo all day and night, traveling through the same sign in which the Black Moon is located.  This means that, once again today, it's a "Black Moon day" and our shadow sides are triggered.

This energy leans toward us seeing only one side of things - one solution, one effect, one point of view today.  This can cause us to feel frustrated, trapped, powerless or that we are a victim.  We tend to put up barriers to avoid involvement, especially if emotions about the situation run deep.

Additionally, the theme of change is exceptionally strong today.  How do you feel about change in general?  How do you feel about what is trying to change for you?  Are you hanging on to the past?  Are there lingering feelings that need to be aired?  This energy tries to clear away things that bind us, including bad habits, boring routines, outworn beliefs, and tired thoughts.

The goal with all of this today is to enlarge our perspective.  We want to look at things a different way.  Look beyond the one side that is being shown.  Allow space for the mysteries of the cosmos to take root.

Remember also that intentions, wishes, and goals take time to develop.  Don't rush things today.  It leads to frustration and dissatisfaction.

To navigate this energy, deeply breathe in the bounty of nature - the gifts of nature.  Focus on the abundance that is all around us.  There are so many beautiful things to see this time of year, no matter where you are on the planet. 

Today, hang on and allow the changes to flow like a dance.

P.S. I have come to understand that telling everyone it's a "Black Moon day" does not mean everyone connects what that means.  So, when we know that it's a day when our shadow sides are triggered, a process is suggested:

1- Recognize that your dark side - your darkest thoughts, fears, and moods - are right in front of you and have potential to manifest before you know it today.  This is why it's a shadow.  We don't see it.  But it is there and we know this because the astrology tells us.  We are wise to it.  Recall the core fear of your own shadow.  If you don't know what that is or which sign your natal Black Moon is in, refer to the chart in the Appendix of my book on the Black Moon, available for free at www.oraclereport.com/books.  Then turn to Chapter 2: Natal Black Moon in the Signs and read the corresponding information on the core fear of your shadow side, the way you tend to project it onto others, the way you tend to judge yourself, and how to make friends with your shadow side.  Wise owls know this information about themselves like the back of their hands.  It's how we keep from making the same mistakes over and over again and how we are tricked into our own unhappiness and dissatisfaction.  Full understanding of the nature of your shadow is how you work with it to keep it in consciousness - keep it in the light.

For example, if your Black Moon is in Sagittarius, you know that you struggle with meaninglessness.  You want meaning.  You want to understand.  You want to know the whole truth and nothing but the truth and you want it proven to you - shown to you without a doubt - right now!  This shadow wants absolutes but absolutes are rare.  Outcome: bad attitude and a miserable day.  Outcome when you are aware that it is a Black Moon day: relaxation because you know the real truth behind everything - All is One.  For this shadow side, what is meaningful is whatever is meaningful to you.

2- Recognize that other people's shadow sides are also in effect.  When you interact with others and observe from this stance, it de-personalizes things.  You can step back and see that what's really going on is that others are engaged in their own face-to-face encounter with their shadow sides.  The harsh things that people say and do are really just their feelings about themselves.  Step out of others' battles by not taking it on board.  Deal with your own battle.

3- Remember that the energy will end.  The Moon will move out of Leo and into Virgo at 2:22 am ET/6:22 am UT on May 8.  It's a journey through our own personal underworlds while the Moon and the Black Moon are in the same sign (or when the Moon is in the opposite sign).  The transit is about REBIRTH.  Old things end and new things begin.  While journeying through the underworld, we don't become mired in it.  We understand that the purpose of the journey is to gain wisdom.  So don't judge.

Let's switch our view about Black Moon days to one of bringing LIGHT to the DARK.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

First Quarter Moon Phase: branch out, take action

Moon in Leo

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari and Tara

Skill: radiate light from your heart

Negative Imprint: self-centeredness, cutting others off

Positive Imprint:  sharing and bringing others together

Today's energy carries the repeated signature of aiding, assisting, and cooperating with others.  It is our combined effort with others that produces ripples of light that dance like streaking sparks across the field of consciousness.  The power of this day is what indigenous people would call "big medicine."  The effects are enormous.

Since the Moon in is Leo today and tomorrow, joining the Black Moon, our shadow sides are triggered.  They can take on the flavors of jealousy, power struggles, and personal insecurity.  It can feel like we are in a battle.  But these are illusions of the material world - the matrix.  We lift ourselves above these ordinary issues.  We recognize that true value comes from our inner light - the humor, joy, and love that we carry and share.  Come from that place inside you today, and you will do humanity and Gaia Sophia a great service.  Remember, it's a "big medicine" day when the energy and mindset we hold carries far and wide.

If you need a kick start to get to that feeling, remember what it is like to hug your pet, hug your child, feel the Sun on your face, eat something delicious, or hear your favorite song.  This will get you there fast and lighten your load. 

It will also help to consider if a good deal of your energy is committed to tasks that do not bring satisfaction.  The insight from this alone will free us.  The result of today's efforts leads to renewed self-respect.

Don't miss the audio recording posted above with the overview of the current month's energies.  It will pull together many of this month's themes.  In today's spirit of collaboration, I would like to thank everyone who has donated to the Oracle Report.  It completes the circuit of energy and strengthens the combined effort.  If you find the information here valuable, please support us.  Many are drawing from the well, and that energy needs to be returned to keep the flow cycling.  Send a dollar or two, but if you are unable to do that, send a prayer of thanks.  It all works.  Sending streaking sparks of light and much love to all the wise owls out there!

Monday, May 5, 2014

Crescent Moon Phase: challenge, grow, expand

Moon in Cancer/Leo

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari and Tara

Skill: choose to move gracefully with the changes

Negative Imprint:  change is bad and hurts

Positive Imprint: change is good and is the way of nature

The Moon will move into Leo around 2:00 pm ET/ 6:00 pm UT today, joining the Black Moon in this sign.  While the Black Moon is in Leo through the end of November, each month when the Moon moves into Leo and Aquarius, our shadow sides show out.  This gives us opportunities to make friends with our shadow side and integrate the power that is held at bay there.  Those with the Sun or Black Moon in Leo and Aquarius are affected the most.

The key over the next two days is how we handle changes that are taking place in our lives.  Are we using the power for change or abusing it?  Are we handling the changes with inner poise or are we projecting our feelings onto others like little monsters?  Here are some clues about today's energy that will keep the inner monster at bay today.

The overall tendency today is to feel like no one is paying attention to us - to what we say, what we have to offer, or what we are at heart.  We can feel out of touch.  Validate yourself today instead of seeking it from others.  You will save yourself a lot of head and heart ache.  Don't underestimate yourself or limit yourself to other's beliefs about your capabilities.  In fact, twist up the energy and seek your hidden or forgotten skills, talents, and interests.

This energy focuses strongly on relationships.  We seek a deeper connection, but we fear criticism.  Jealousy easily rears it's head.  We are inclined to feel like we've had enough of something and feel powerless to do anything about it.  We will even go to steep lengths to find things with which to feel dissatisfied.

We aren't powerless and we have choices.  Choices are what it comes down to today.  Take up your power and attach to the inner spark.  Let it shine through.  The power to align or magnetize with others is strong.  Let's work this from the positive end and consciously choose to radiate a strong field of love for the planet and love for our commonality as passengers on the planet.  If you begin to feel disturbed, sanity lies with nature.  All we have to do is avert our eyes to the natural world.  Switch your focus there and feel the transformation. Remember that there is ample assistance available to us this month.  We are not alone. 

P.S. Music is strong medicine today.  It uplifts and tames little monsters.  It will help us navigate the intensity that comes when the shadow side rears up.  Maybe it is time for a new personal theme song?

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Crescent Moon Phase: challenge, grow, expand

Moon in Cancer

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari and Tara

Skill: wise old owl in the tree

Negative Imprint: hardship

Positive Imprint: poise

As of this writing, the Sun has not released an X-flare.  What did happen was that the interplanetary magnetic field near Earth dipped, opening a crack in the magnetosphere of the planet and raining down solar particles on us.  The crack is still open, bathing us in cosmic energy.

But Sunday's energy brings circumstances that may feel like we are braving a storm.  It is harsher energy that can produce discomfort.  We tend to see the limits of people, places, and things.  It can get emotionally stormy.  The key to this is to not personalize it too much.  Think of yourself as a wise old owl safely situated in a tree and out of the storms.  From this place and this perspective, there is confidence - confidence in hope for the future.

Even though we are safely stowed in a tree, so to speak, this doesn't mean we cut off our emotions or disengage from our lives.  It's a mental and spiritual perspective.  With this, we don't need to pretend to be stronger than we are.  Remember that this month energetically offers us a red cross nurse.  If you need assistance, have you asked the Mahavidyas, the Wisdom Goddesses, who are on duty this month?  If not, why not?

While plowing through the energy today, maintain inner poise.  This is the stance of the spiritual warrior.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Crescent Moon Phase: challenge, grow, expand

Moon in Cancer

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari and Tara

Skill: live and let live; find humor

Negative Imprint: meddling

Positive Imprint: repairs

Spaceweather.com reports potential for an X-class flare from sunspot AR2051, which has developed a delta class magnetic field.  But here is the highly interesting piece: The Earth is located at 14 degrees of Scorpio today; but the Sun was located at this degree on November 5, 2013 and produced an X-3 class flare on that day.  So we have preliminary data that the Sun (the divine being named Sabaoth) and the Earth (the divine being named Sophia) collaborate using the energetics of this degree.  Data is good.

The Sabian symbol for this degree is "telephone linemen at work installing new connections."  This energy always works to improve failures in interpersonal communications.  It works to help us express thoughts, feelings, and emotions that have become congested or fouled up.  The energy repairs damage.  From this, new connections are made.

Implicit in the symbol is the need to make a "repair call."  This would mean asking for help.  Sometimes we have to be wise enough to know that we need help.  Fortunately for us, we have not one but two Wisdom Goddesses on duty this month to provide just what we need.  Bhuvaneshvari is known as the World Nurse and Tara is known as the Rescuer.  Cultivate a relationship with these beings by calling upon them when needed.  Just talk to them.  They are real.  They are the emissaries of Gaia Sophia - aspects of herself that she "steps down" so that we can interact more readily.

Further, other energetics in play include approaching our worries or troubles from a new perspective, bringing certain things to conclusion, and recognizing that people are on various levels of awakening, understanding, and wisdom.

Saturday's energy also asks us to find humor in situations and to see the lighter side.  This continues yesterday's theme of lightening our load.

The radical difference between Saturday's energy and Sunday's energy (plus the development of this sunspot) necessitates separate reports. I will post a Sunday report tomorrow.

Keep in mind that this month we are crossing new boundaries with a heavy load, using different lenses of perception.  After we hear a wake-up call, a call to action, or a call to devotion, we observe the patterns and themes of the energy and ultimately unite with our spiritual comrades.  The entire month's energy intends a "nexusing" of people - putting people together, putting people in the places they need to be, and connecting/reconnecting people who have work to do together (including work at the level of the soul).

Today, allow the energy to repair what needs to be repaired.  Take a light-hearted approach.  Be on the lookout for signs and synchronicities.  And keep those gorgeous photos of our beautiful planet coming!  Be prepared to engage as a wise owl in the tree tomorrow.

Friday, May 2, 2014

Crescent Moon Phase: challenges, expansion, growth

Moon in Gemini/Cancer

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari and Tara

Skill: lighten your load

Negative Imprint: bogged down in complexity

Positive Imprint: boldly going where no one has gone before

Are you ready to lighten your load?  Today's energy attempts to alleviate the burden of whatever has accumulated in our lives that has become burdensome.

Many times, we take on the thoughts and expectations of others, but it is easiest to take on other's feelings, sometimes without even knowing it.  When we take on other people's burdens, we deprive them of the opportunity to gain wisdom.  This is disabling, though the common term is enabling.  The proper perspective comes to things today, helping us lighten our load and release anything that is weighing us down.

Mercury will oppose Saturn today, bringing a swiftness to events.  It's almost like a tail wind is pushing us forward without our control.  Don't get bogged down in details, fight the flow of events, or become attached to something being a certain way.  If you feel yourself becoming frustrated or are struggling, stop and re-orient yourself.  Get back in the flow by taking judgments out of the equation.

Also along the lines of judgment, there is an element of this energy that focuses on "the ideal" and projecting the "ideal."   When we get hung up on things being ideal or perfect, joy and happiness are choked out.  And this weights us down, too, which is the opposite of what we are trying to achieve today.  Don't hold yourself to unrealistic ideas.

Venus enters Aries today, beginning a fresh go-round of the zodiac.  New paths are opening for us, but the best ones involve overcoming fear of the unknown.  Watch for signs along the way to show you that you are on the right track.

And here's a treat:  Alexandra Meadors at www.galacticconnection.com interviewing Veronica Keen about ley lines, the true Irish history, and all sorts of other things.  One of the ancient names for Ireland is Tara, the same name as one of this month's Mahavidyas.  This is how the Mahavidyas work - bringing forth information about themselves during their ruling months.  (This interview was conducted a few days ago at the New Moon in Taurus.)  Enjoy, everyone!

http://galacticconnection.com/galacticconnection-com-radio/

Thursday, May 1, 2014

New Moon Phase: beginnings

Moon In Gemini

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari and Tara

Skill: recognize what is truly of value

Negative Imprint: lack, jealousy

Positive Imprint: sharing

Today's energy is quintessentially Venusian, producing strong feelings of longing for whatever we want or feel we lack.  This includes material items as well as immaterial needs, particularly emotional needs in relationships.  This can cause a host of issues, especially if we fall back into an old habit.  The tendency with this energy is toward jealously and greed.

To handle this energy, we need to air out our feelings.  But we also need to examine if the feelings of longing or lack are coming from the outer, material world of the matrix that deceives us and tries to keep us unhappy.  Ask:  Who says you need this?  Is it truly of value? Is this an old habit or pattern? Does it enable your true self to shine through or does it mask you? Are you merely playing a role? Are you expecting others to take responsibility for something?  Is what you want truly out of reach or is it right in front of you or almost there?  Does something need to be discarded?  Are you locked in a rigid set of parameters?

If this day is a challenge for you or you find yourself struggling emotionally, remember that assistance from higher sources is readily available.  We have a "red cross nurse" at our side!  In fact, we have a few.  I was unable to record last night, but when I do, I will talk about the Wisdom Goddesses Bhuvaneshvari, the World Nurse, and Tara, the Rescuer, She Who Guides Through Troubles.  We have ample aid.  Bhuvaneshvari operates through the spoken word, so you can tell her what's wrong.  Tara is the epitome of compassion and liberates us from obstacles.  Call on either or both if needed.  Wise owls know when to ask for help.

Part 2 of the Black Moon in Leo is on tap with wise owl Janet Hickox tonight at 7:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm PT.  There are two ways to join us:

1.  Via Phone:  The call in number for the show is 1-347-205-9869.
2.  Via Computer:  Follow the link below to join us using your computer.  If you cannot join us live for the show, this link will also take you to the archived episode:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/empoweryouradio/2014/05/01/living-astrology-continuation-of-interview-and-readings-with-laura-walker  
 

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

New Moon Phase: beginnings

Moon in Taurus/Gemini

Ruling Mahavidyas: Tara and Bhuvaneshvari

Skill: calm down

Negative Imprint: insecurity, fears about security

Positive Imprint: nurturance

What happens to a species when the planets conspire for a month of intensive changes, deep imprinting for things that are lasting, explosive events, and expanding beyond previous limits?  The answer is a species is in crisis.

I think we can all pretty much agree that April, the Aries lunar month, was pure chaos.  The New Moon's conjunction with Uranus and the Grand Cross performed as expected (recognizing that with Uranus, the only you can expect is the unexpected).

So from the churning of cosmic currents, we arrive here on the eve of the pagan celebration of Beltane and its successor May Day, at the opening stages of a new lunar month, the moon of Taurus.  And we are energetically in crisis from the chaos.  Our minds, bodies, and emotions are rather overwhelmed by all of the astrological aspects.

When humanity is in crisis, the Mother energy enters in full force.  Sophia to the Rescue!

Gaia Sophia is the red cross nurse this month.

Don't you feel better already?  Are you already taking on a new lens of perception about your life over the past month?  Can you see the glimmer of possibility of the directions that unfolded with last month's events?  Can you fathom that possibly those events put you exactly where you needed to be because you couldn't get there yourself?

It was the New Moon of the New Astrological year, guys, so lots of things had to be seeded for development.  It was not easy for anyone.  But those things will come to fruition.  They will blossom.  Stating your intentions, goals, and wishes for yourself and for the collective of humanity for the next year was not a narcissistic endeavor.  It was a command to field of consciousness.  You could call it spiritual physics but it is best described as shamanism.

The idea behind today's report is to calm.  The first thing you do with someone who is in crisis is try to calm them by letting them know they aren't alone.  Next, you orient them to time and space, so they see that the trauma is not still happening (or not happening in exactly the same way).  This is called "grounding."

Today we will pause to recognize that the energy is not happening the same way it was last month.  The conspiracy of the cardinal signs of astrology are waning now that the New Moon in Taurus is underway.  We have to transition out of that energy and that speed - that chaos that we had to roll with.  So give yourself some time and space today.  Take a deep breath and know that the great goddess Sophia has come to our aid.  Relax.

For those who want specific information about today's energy: emotions run high, themes of security and independence are carried, concerted efforts are made to keep up appearances, and challenges to the status quo are prompted.

But let me end on the main message:  It's important to calm down right now.  Tell the nurse what is wrong.  Let out your worries, troubles, and heartaches.  Go outside and feel her take your hand.  Wise nurses know the healing power of the hands. 

She's right there beside us.

(Note: I will record an overview of the upcoming month with Andrew later this evening.  I will be discussing world events in light of the Aries New Moon's Sabian symbol "the ruler of a nation" and this month's ruling Mahavidyas - the personae of Sophia that interact with and intervene on behalf of humanity.)

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

New Moon Phase/Solar Eclipse: beginnings

Moon in Taurus

Ruling Mahavidya: Tara and Bhuvaneshvari

Skill: reinforce intentions for the year

Negative Imprint: overwhelmed, going in a million directions

Positive Imprint: calm focus on patterns

The New Moon in Taurus/Solar Eclipse begins today at the degree of "a red cross nurse."

Pause for a moment and take time to check how you respond to this image.  What is the first thing you think of with "a red cross nurse?"  What kind of imagery accompanies it in your mind's eye?  Our individual response to the symbol says a great deal about what this energy will be like for us over the next month.

As a whole, this month we are crossing new boundaries with a heavy load, using different lenses of perception.  After we hear a wake-up call, a call to action, or a call to devotion, we observe the patterns and themes of the energy and ultimately unite with our spiritual comrades.  The entire month's energy intends a "nexusing" of people - putting people together, putting people in the places they need to be, and connecting/reconnecting people who have work to do together (including work at the level of the soul).

If you divide the year into eight equal segments to represent the eight phases of the Moon, this month is a second New Moon phase.  This means we get double the opportunity to plant the seeds of desire, wishes, and intentions that will progress over the next eleven months.  Have the seeds you inserted into the field of consciousness during the Aries lunar month undergone a transformation since you set them in motion?  Are they more refined or defined now?  The wisdom that we gained over the last month is applied to those intentions, maturing them.  You can add to them or subtract from them now.  The universe is giving us an opportunity to make changes or modifications.

Mercury is conjunct this New Moon and Neptune is sextile to it.  Whereas last month was all about changes (and these changes will unfold for a year), this month is about communication, information, messages, and thought processes of a spiritual nature.

As the energy enters today, think about the red cross nurse and how the symbolism applies to you.  Do you need a red cross nurse?  Are you one?  Keep in mind that the symbol does not say that the red cross nurse is on the field attending to wounded.  The symbol states only the noun "a red cross nurse."

I like the idea of everyone getting an opportunity to think about what this symbol implies for each of us before I launch into a full explanation.  I will discuss this month's energy and how it ties in with the Aries New Moon and update according to what I wrote in the pre-Aries New Moon article "Mars, Eris, and the Perfect Storm or Why the Illuminati are Poised to Strike and Why They Will Fail."  Signs from the Aries New Moon are boding very, very well for us as we continue to co-create within the dreaming of Gaia Sophia.

Do the New Moon thing and light a candle or perform a ceremony to restate your intentions, goals, wishes, and dreams for the year.  Remember to do this for your personal life and for the collective of humanity.  Happy New Moon, wise owls!

(P.S. Just a note that I will be returning to Janet Hickox's show "Living Astrology" this Thursday night at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT for Part 2 of the Black Moon in Leo.  It's always a fun time on Janet's show.)

Monday, April 28, 2014

Balsamic Moon Phase: release

Moon in Aries/Taurus

Ruling Mahavidya:  Chinnamasta and Kali

Skill: split your attention: perform necessary tasks but rest your mind

Negative Imprint: cold and aloof

Positive Imprint: warm and welcoming

It's a Monday, and the matrix tells us to dig in and get back to work, but we follow another direction - Nature's.  Though we have tasks to attend and things to accomplish, our mental focus is on nurturing our physical selves and warming our inner world.

Today is the last day of the Balsamic Moon phase.  Natural order dictates that this is a day of rest and recuperation.  This doesn't follow the typical work routine of our culture (but it will someday).  So even though you likely have much to work on, while you are engaged in tasks split your attention and keep the real mission for today in mind.  Don't work too hard.  Honor what needs to be done, but simultaneously hold a vision of revitalizing yourself.  This past month has been a massive shot of intensity, change, and new directions.  The Grand Cardinal cross was enhanced by the New Moon on March 30,  bringing together a month of the energies of Uranus, Mars, Jupiter, and Pluto.  We are ready to move beyond this and into new energy.  New energy is exactly what is on the way with tomorrow's New Moon in Taurus.

Today's energy favors group endeavors, especially those that are designed to bring some sort of warmth, healing, positive feelings, and aid to others. Anything that diversifies or is a diversification of the way things are is supported today.

Today's energy also tries to repair damage.  This may be damage done a long time ago or over the past month.  If you are struggling with finances, health issues, or stress, speak to nature about it and release the worry to her.  Today is about taking a mental rest and resting often requires the surrender of that which has become unmanageable.  If you don't know what else to do about something, give it to the goddess.

One other thing: it's always ok to go down your own path.  We have a responsibility to ourselves to fulfill; sometimes this means we break off, sometimes temporarily and sometimes permanently, and go our own way.  Give yourself permission to do what you need to do.

Today we are wise owls with split attention.  We are present in the activities of the day, but mentally we are on break, resting and re-energizing.  The matrix holds no true power over us and our minds are free.  We are keeping the celebration of nature alive today by honoring her cycles, not the unnatural cycle that is imposed on us.  Take good care of yourself today and it will radiate and "charge" the field of consciousness as we prepare for new energy to enter tomorrow.

Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, April 27, 2014

Balsamic Moon Phase:  release, transform

Moon in Aries

Ruling Mahavidya:  Chinnamasta and Kali

Skill: make friends with your shadow side

Negative Imprint: gloom, isolating self

Positive Imprint: plumbing the depths, release from restriction

Saturday's energy is unique in that the energetic signatures from several of the planets are beaming the same themes.  Saturday is "Make Friends With Your Shadow Day."  Things are drawn out - drawn out from within us and freed today.  Anything that is "stuck" has the opportunity to finally move.  From this we gain a new sense of self-respect and value of ourselves.

There are also consistent signatures related to putting on a show or a front, deceiving, and the need to look under the surface to see what is really going on.  We may have to plumb the depths with all sorts of things to get the real picture.  Be aware of this potential.

Overall, freedom of that which has been controlled or trapped within shadows is the main theme.  Free yourself from a burden.

The theme of freedom and release continues Sunday, with the addition of a new path opening up.  Most likely this will require a leap of faith or overcoming fear to benefit or capitalize from it.  Muster the courage of the spiritual warrior that you are and engage your sense of adventure.  The panorama of our lives is expanding. 

Sunday also brings potential for a grand revelation.  This may be an inspiration or a revealing of the truth.

People may be more moody than normal.  The Moon will conjunct Uranus and the degree of this month's New Moon, re-activating potential for the unexpected to occur and setting the tone for big changes.  This is not a good day to have a heart to heart with someone, even if things that need to be addressed are revealed.  Wait at least until Monday.  Sit with your feelings and honor them.  The tendencies are to cut ourselves off from others or overdoing things to make them better.  We can't fuel everything, so don't try.

The energies are complex, but the simple truth prevails: nature is our respite, our sanity, our supporter, and our connection with each other.  Our commonality lies, at the deepest level, in the fact that we all share the planet, share the beauty of the planet.  She unites us.  She is our "go to" whenever we are sad, happy, lonely, fulfilled, ecstatic - everything.  Don't forget her.

As usual, find beauty and keep those pictures coming! 

Friday, April 25, 2014

Balsamic Moon Phase: release, transform, heal

Moon in Pisces

Ruling Mahavidya:  Chinnamasta and Kali

Skill: take the road less traveled

Negative Imprint: the day is a hard road

Positive Imprint: the day is a cherished gift

Last evening (00:32 am UT/ 8:32 pm ET/ 5:52 pm PT), the Sun released an X1.3-class flare.  The energy of this flare is one we have a good deal of experience with - "men traveling a narrow path seeking illumination" - the Sabian symbol of the Pisces lunar month (this past March).    So we can expect two things from this today as the energy is distributed: a revisit of the themes of your life during March and illumination/insight into something.

At the time of the flare, the Moon was conjunct Neptune and not far off from Chiron.  So these energies are pulled alongside the flare energy.  The truth of our illusions is apparent under these influences.  We see.

Of course, the flip side of this energy is being blinded by the light.  Too much illumination/insight can be taxing to the body, psyche, and emotions.  It is best to slow things down today so you can process what comes to you. 

Since we were still in last day of the Third Quarter Moon phase at the time of this powerful flare - technically the energetic completion of the lunar month in Aries -it's energy empowers anything and everything that we have been "seeding" or "intending" all month long.  This happens if we haven't given up on those things already.  It's like a shot of cosmic fertilizer.  It's also Sabaoth's (the Gnostic name for the Sun) way of "sealing" the intentions we've set for the year.

Does it get any better than this?  How divine to have this sort of energy come at this time.

But it actually does get better than this.  The Moon will conjunct Venus today, at the degree of "a prophet bringing down the new law from Mount Sinai."  In essence, this energy adds to the revelatory truths.  This is not an endorsement of religious doctrine; it is merely archetypal energy.  (It may, however, activate something in the region of Mount Sinai.  There is always that potential with this degree.)  The symbol implies the practical application of spiritual insights.  It's the energy to manifest new ideas.

The negative polarity of this would be trying to control and dictate people or being a know-it-all.

It gets even better.  The position of the Sun today is "a bridge being built across a gorge." This energy re-connects us with spirit, helping to heal our feeling of separation from spirit, which is an illusion in itself.  All kinds of things are bridged, overcome, and linked today.

Today's energy is a cherished gift.  Let's say a prayer of thanks to Sabaoth and Gaia Sophia for it.  And then let's snap some pictures of what we encounter on our narrow path of illumination.  Send them to me at oraclereportmail@gmail.com or share them on the Oracle Report Facebook community.

I'd like to thank Janet Hickox for inviting me on her show last night.  I very much enjoyed talking to everyone and I hope that the explanation on the Black Moon in Leo and Aquarius is helpful.  You can listen to the archive of the show at http://tobtr.com/s/6342237.  Part 2 comes next Thursday night.  Also, to clarify my last comments about my "mistress" Gaia Sophia. I am referring to her in this way, of course, because I am in service to her.

But today, she and the Sun are serving us.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Third Quarter Moon Phase: revise, realign

Moon in Pisces

Ruling Mahavidya: Chinnamasta and Kali

Skill:  maneuvering the energy like an acrobat

Negative Imprint: loss, victimization

Positive Imprint: strength and endurance

Several themes weave through today's energy:

• Loss:  Feelings of wanting to quit, throw things all away, or lose ourselves can crop up.  If you are experiencing a loss or if there is a loss you have not properly grieved, today is the day for this.  We purge this past under this energy.  The danger comes from dwelling too long on loss.  If your loss is material, remember that matter is an illusion.
• Self-Indulgence:  Self-care is essential and indulgence is a fun part of life.  The energy does not favor lingering self-indulgence so try to reel it in if this theme catches hold of you.
• Endurance: The energy continues to pound us emotionally.  However, we are gaining strength and endurance from situations.  If you feel like you are being pummeled by circumstances and feelings, you are undergoing tremendous growth and will be better for it.
• Simplicity:  KISS - Keep it simple, sweeties.  It's important to not overly complicate things today.
• Victimization:  Feeling like a victim is a strong imprint in today's energy and it has been heavily reinforced over time.  Resist the temptation to feel like a lamb to the slaughter or a slave.  Take responsibility for yourself.  Each of holds the power of the universe and we are limitless.
• Noise:  Loud people, noisy disturbances, and disruptions damage our calm today.  The volume of things is more noticeable and annoying.  Tune out whatever you can't turn down.
• Peace, Love, and Understanding:  These should always be primary in our hearts and minds, but these ideals hold more power today.  Remember that the new world order uses "divide and conquer" as a main strategy.  Keeping us fighting with each other keeps us focused off our real enemy - the Archons.
• Vision:  Our horizons are broadened today and things are closer than we think.  Look for your bigger picture.  Today's energy sets up the future. 

There is something for everyone in today's energetic signatures.  Let's keep it real and seize the day!

(Just a reminder that I will be on Janet Hickox's "Living Astrology" show tonight at 7:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm PT.  This is on BlogTalk Radio.  Check back before airtime for a link to the show.  Recent archives for Janet's shows are at her website www.living-astrology.com.  Hope you can join us!)

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Third Quarter Moon Phase: revise, realign

Moon in Aquarius

Ruling Mahavidya: Chinnamasta and Kali

Skill:  look beyond the surface to the gold underneath things

Negative Imprint: self-sabotage

Positive Imprint: assisting others

So far this week we've had emotional storms, the rainbow after the storm, and today we have "the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow."  This is the symbol for the degree of the Sun today, and it is also the degree of the Chiron Point.  Chiron involves wounding and healing, teaching, self-sacrifice, self-sabotage, bridges, the arts of war, early childhood and the inner child, all things related to the hands, systems of the body (chakras, acupuncture meridians, etc.), past lives, alchemy, and fusion of heaven and Earth.

For all of the pain that accompanies Chiron, there is always a promise of healing.  This is the promise today. 

But we are most interested in the gold of the soul - wisdom.  Today this will come from sharing, communicating, and expressing with others.  Relief from Chiron's pressures comes when we focus on what we can offer others.  Surprisingly, in the process, we gain precious wisdom about ourselves.  The ancient motto of the Mystery Schools - know yourself, know the universe - certainly comes into effect when we engage Chiron.

As mentioned, Chiron rules alchemy - the change from one state of being to another state of being.  We are in the midst of heavy changes this month, with Uranus conjunct the New Moon at the beginning of the month.  Today's energy tries to change us from our "old" form to a "new" form, so we need to flow with the changes.  Alchemy is the name of the game today.

Be aware that Chiron energy tends to have us turn on ourselves, sabotaging ourselves in some cases.  Chiron shot himself in the foot, after all.  It's hard to move forward when we wound our feet.  There is no need for self-punishment.  Accept personal responsibility for  whatever you feel you fell short on or acted poorly with and then move on.  Chiron released himself from his pain.  No one could do it for him and no one can do it for us.

Leos and Aquarians and those with the Black Moon in Leo and Aquarius will feel the Chiron energy most keenly today, as the Moon is in Aquarius.  This is the fourth of sixteen stages of rebirth that takes places for these folks twice a month through the end of November.  Shadow sides come out for all of us during these periods, but it is most intense for those with these astrological signs.  Again, we need to flow with the changes.

What's your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow today?

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Third Quarter Moon Phase: revise, realign, personal responsibility

Moon in Aquarius

Ruling Mahavidya: Chinnamasta and Kali

Skill: stay open about the future; look for signs

Negative Imprint:  hopelessness

Positive Imprint:  hopefulness

Happy Earth Day!

After yesterday's emotional storms, like a rainbow, today offers signs of hope.  Reassurance from higher sources comes to help us see promises for the future.  For this we take in the spectrum of the colors of our lives - the brighter ones and the dimmer ones.  They aren't all bold and they aren't all dull.

But it can be a challenge, in these times, to see a rainbow  - to see hope.  It can be challenging to dwell in a joyous mindspace.  Our emotions can carry us off, ungrounding us.  We can become battered.

Today's energy, Earth Day/Sophia Day, offers the opportunity to strengthen our roots so that we are not powerless to the storms of the times.  This is not woo woo.  It's about anchoring our consciousness with the planet so we don't fly off into insanity.  People who are not connected in some way to the planet lose their minds under the force of the times.  Earth = sanity = healing.

Over the last few days, energy has been in place to bring back elements of the past - lost parts of ourselves.  Today, the energy turns toward past lives.  Memories, preferences, situations, and people seep through from past lives today.  So consider today's circumstances from the point of view of it being related to past lives.

Rainbows, past lives, and healing are all themes related to our friend Chiron, which is no surprise since the Sun has moved into Taurus and reaches the Chiron Point tomorrow (the degree of Chiron when it was discovered).

Be on the lookout for signs from nature.  Keep your copy of Animal Speak by Ted Andrews handy.  (I carry the Animal Speak pocket guide with me all the time.)  Messages also come in dreams.  Keep your owl eyes peeled.

The bottom line today is to stay open about the future.  Destiny is revealing itself.

(Note:  I will be Janet Hickox's guest this Thursday night, April 24, 2014 at 7:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm PT on her show "Living Astrology."  Click here for more information.  We will discuss what the Black Moon's movement into Leo has in store for us through November.  I hope you can join us!  Also, if you have emailed me or submitted the Reading Request Form, please check your junk mail folder for my reply.  Apparently, the gods of the internet like to send me there.  That's a joke, by the way.)