Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Gardening and Astrology

Spring has finally sprung here in the West and it’s that seed-planting time of year, thank heaven. Now, one may immediately ask, why in the world would I consult Astrology to make the best out of how I interact with Mother Nature herself?

Look no further than to the mighty energy of the Moon. Our PLANET that governs over the nighttime skies when all sorts of mysteries occur is the one to consult when you want to PLANT. You already know how the Moon, as far away from Earth as it already is, controls our ocean’s tides. But did you know that the magical Moon also has a significant nurturing affect upon the growing ability of things that humans come in contact with? You bet it does….

Let’s begin with the simple understanding of the Waxing and Waning phases of our Moon. A Waxing phase of the Moon begins each month upon the New Moon when it is empty and void of light as it passes through the darkness of the evening sky. Thus this represents in the Lunar understanding, the ideal time for new beginnings to be put forth. For the two weeks to follow, whether it be in your garden or any event in life, the Waxing phase of the Moon as it gathers light night after night gives those initiations the perfect opportunity to flourish.

As the Moon reaches its’ complete luminous intensity upon the Full Moon, it then starts the Waning cycle, when it then begins to lose its’ light, and time for reflection is naturally granted to us month to month. Optimally we can reassess things already put into play, change things around, and figure out what improvements we may need to make adjustments for. Typically, things started in life under a waning phase do not have the same strength behind them that things do that are began under the Waxing phase.

You can look right to Mother Nature herself and see how this magical formula works. She will always be right in time with the Moons’ ever-changing moods. Thus, when humans decide to do some planting of their own, being adherence to the planet that guides the inner forces of life is a smart place to look in Astrology to allow anything from simple flower-pot planting to a vast garden to be grand.

Our Moon zooms around the Zodiac wheel while visiting each of the 12 signs in only 28 and a quarter days, thus having to change into a different astrological sign every 2-3 days. With the understanding that each of our 12 signs are categorized into the 4 elements of fire, earth, air and water- this is the basis of how one can determine what sign the Moon is passing through is the best one to plant under to make sure that a successful eventual harvest will be the end result. Couple this knowledge with the combination of a Waxing Moon phase and voila!

You’ll find the fertile signs under a Waxing Moon are the earth and water signs: Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces. Logically our Earth is made up of land and water, where those roots always find the place to sink deep into. So, as the Moon gathers light, it strengthens the initial foundation the roots of any seeds planted under these signs to be especially strong. Even under a Waning phase, if something must be transplanted or seeded, choosing to do so under the Moon’s passage through an earth or water sign will give it an extra boost.

Now fire and air signs: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, and Aquarius- please don’t feel left out! We all know without light and air humans and vegetation alike would cease to exist. It’s just that your energy does not permit the initiation of things that need to be rooted in the ground securely with all that expansion and optimism you have. Never forget that your part in the growth process is equally important as it brings forth the light and spirit all living things need to continue to grow and remain alive. As the Moon transits through your energies- tasks like weeding or preparing the garden to plant are completely safe to do. Especially under the Waning Phase, the Moons’ energy while in these signs is the most appropriate to spent time with the earth and labor with the taking away what no longer is necessary.

So Dear Stars, while Spring waits for no one, you better get out there and grab your Lunar Calendars and look forward to seeing your gardens grow to the highest heights with this handy astrological tip! Be sure to consult Sharita’s Star Secrets Monthly Transit Newsletter to see when those New/Full Moon and Waxing/Waning phases fall. Referencing our website under Explore the Wheel will indicate further information each Zodiac sign belongs to as you begin to follow which one the Moon is currently passing through. Of course if you have any further questions, please do not be shy and know you are more than welcome to ask!

Wishing each and every Star a fruitful year of happy harvesting!

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Friday, April 4, 2008

Remembering Heath Ledger

A star was born in Perth, Australia 29 years ago today to the name Heathcliff Andrew Ledger to a 13 degrees Aries Sun. His 4 Karmic Path had an extra punch of Uranus’s originality and invention with this Aries Sun placement. Leadership positions suited Ledger and he undeniably brought his pioneering spirit to all of his courageous acts along his 34/7 Lifepath.

Neptune guided Ledger throughout his life along his 7 path, where his gravitation to the screen and acting arts is of no surprise. His knack of creating the kind of character anyone could relate to marked his 4 Karmic Path with intense human understanding. The ability to succeed in the cinema arts was the innate path Ledger yearned to follow. Unfortunately with a 7 lifepath so is the potential of the tendency to fall to delusion through the intake of drugs and substance abuse.

Ledger was deeply affected by the well-known Chaldean Numerical understanding of the mysteries surrounding the combination of the 4 and 8 energies. Beyond his 4 Karmic Path and 13 degrees Aries Sun, he also saw other influences of these vibrations. Ledger’s natal Mercury is 26 degrees Pisces, Saturn 8 degrees Virgo, North Node 17 degrees Virgo, South Node 17 degrees Pisces, and Pluto at 17 degrees Libra.

The Chaldeans always note that the combination of these numbers cause certain types of hardship, or lessons to be learned in life, some much harder to accept than others. Ledger was also oddly enough finishing up his 17/8 Personal Year, where he was reaping in his harvest of the previous 7, and receiving tremendous recognition and gains. He passed upon the 22 of January on the 4th floor in Apt. 4- a 4,400 square foot space. January represented his 9 Personal Month, and a 4 Personal Day for him. Uranus’s guidance through the 4 not only brings individualism, but when one is not careful, the gate is wide open for the unexpected to occur.

As Astrology will also indicate, Ledger was at the beginning stages of his first Saturn Return, with the planet of karma and fatherly influence returning to where it exactly was when Ledger was born. With his 8 degree Saturn in Virgo placement, the current Saturn in Virgo had just conjunct his natal Saturn while passing directly over it during this Retrograde passage. The Saturn Return can be one of the most challenging periods in a souls’ life. It is times such as these being aware of one’s star secrets can be key to handling and understanding the influences surrounding any soul.

When Saturn entered Virgo last fall in 2007, it was right away that Ledger saw the energies begin of his Return, as he parted from Michelle Williams. This separation deeply affected him, as well as the distance that came between him and his young daughter Matilda. Williams as well is a native Virgo Sun also currently experiencing her 1st Saturn Return, and it is extremely overwhelming when both one’s Sun and Saturn are conjunct within the natal chart when such a planetary passage as the Saturn Return occurs. Daughter Matilda is also a Scorpio, who more often than not sees death and rebirth occur throughout the lifetime like no other sign in the Zodiac.

With Ledger’s passing within his 17 Personal Year, that the Chaldeans noted to be The Star of the Magi, along with his North/South Node and Pluto placements at 17 degrees within his birthchart- it is interesting to note the meaning behind this number. The Karmic Mystery is deeply understood to be the number of eternity, where those upon the earth influenced by it will be remembered long after they are gone. And so will it be with Health Ledger. His star will undoubtedly shine on as one of the great acting talents of his time.

As we conclude with the usual evidence of Lexigrams, make no mistake that each and every soul has the power of CHOICE to not allow the negative derivations to manifest. One should also never predict through Lexigrams a living entity’s death, but when the event has transpired, it is an eerie finding that we hope, for all souls, can be a learning tool that it is essential what you name anything in life. Not only does Ledger’s name capture his story- both Michelle Williams and his daughter Matilda have the energy within their names that equally tells the tale that the world saw unfold upon January 22, 2008.

HEATHCLIFF ANDREW LEDGER

HEATH HERE IN A GREAT CARING HEART
HEATH HERE IN A FINE GRAND LIFE
HEATH A REAL LEARNER
HEATH HERE IN A REAL GRACE
HEATH A REAL LEAD TALENT- HE FIND HE CAN ACT WELL
HEATH REACH A GRAND DREAM FEW FIND IN AN ACTING CAREER
HEATH FIND HE A LEADING MAN IN AN ACTING ART
HEATH FIND A REAL ACTING GIFT
HEATH A REAL LARGE GAIN WHEN HE ACT
HEATH A GREAT EARNER IN AN ACTING AREA
HEATH THEN CREATE A REAL CAREFREE LIFE
HEATH IN DANGER WHEN HE DRIFT IN A HIGH
HEATH IN A REAL INNER HEAD HINDER
HEATH NEED A REAL HEALTHIER INTERNAL LIFE
HEATH HAD A HIDDEN FRAGILE HEALTH DANGER
HEATH WANDERED WHEN HE FLEW HIGH
IN A HEADLINER IN WINTER WE LEARN HEATH DIED IN A FATAL END
IN A FATED END HEATH REACHED A CHALLENGED TRAGIC DEATH
HEATH FLED AN EARTHEN LIFE THEN LIFTED IN AN ETHERIAL LIGHT
HEATH HERE IN A REAL ETERNAL LEGEND

MATILDA ROSE LEDGER

EARLIER MATILDA IS SET TO LOSE A DEAR DAD TO A REAL SAD DOSE
MATILDA DOES SEE A STAR DAD DIE EARLIER
MATILDA IS STILL SET TO SEE DREAMS ARISE
MATILDA IS SET TO SEE A MASTER ERA LATER

MICHELLE INGRID WILLIAMS

IS SEEN IN MAIN NEWS AS HER DEAR LEDGER DIES
MICHELLE WILL SEE A SAD LEDGER HEADLINE
MICHELLE WILL HEAL IN A MIRACLE
MICHELLE IS IN GRAND HEALINGS

Happy Birthday Heath. We are sure you already know from beyond how deeply you are missed. We are undeniably grateful for the incredible talents that you shared with us during your time, and as the stars shall have it, yours is eternal and will, of course, never ever be forgotten.

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