Day: January 10, 2019
Astronomy Picture of the Day – Vela Supernova Remnant Mosaic
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
2019 January 10
Vela Supernova Remnant Mosaic
Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler, Roberto Colombari, Digitized Sky Survey (POSS II)
Explanation: The plane of our Milky Way Galaxy runs through this complex and beautiful skyscape. Seen toward colorful stars near the northwestern edge of the constellation Vela (the Sails), the 16 degree wide, 200 frame mosaic is centered on the glowing filaments of the Vela Supernova Remnant, the expanding debris cloud from the death explosion of a massive star. Light from the supernova explosion that created the Vela remnant reached Earth about 11,000 years ago. In addition to the shocked filaments of glowing gas, the cosmic catastrophe also left behind an incredibly dense, rotating stellar core, the Vela Pulsar. Some 800 light-years distant, the Vela remnant is likely embedded in a larger and older supernova remnant, the Gum Nebula. Objects identified in this broad mosaic include emission and reflection nebulae, star clusters, and the remarkable Pencil Nebula.
EarthSky News for January 10: Moon sweeps past Mars January 11 to 13
Moon sweeps past Mars January 11 to 13
On January 11, 12 and 13, 2019, use the waxing crescent moon to find the red planet Mars. You’ll find both Mars and the moon in the evening sky, with the moon in a waxing crescent phase and Mars much fainter than it was six months ago, when it outshone all the stars, brighter than since 2003. Now, Mars is still shining as brightly as a 1st-magnitude star. It’ll be that bright “star” close to the moon on these evenings.
Of course, when we say the moon and Mars are close together, we mean they are close together on our sky’s dome. These two worlds are not particularly close together in space. When you see them, know that our moon lies about a quarter million miles (400,000 km) away, whereas Mars – a neighboring planet – lodges way beyond the moon, at some 467 times the moon’s distance.
The moon appears large in Earth’s sky because it’s close to us, relative to Mars. Meanwhile, Mars’ diameter is roughly twice that of the moon, yet Mars’ surface area exceeds that of the moon by about 4 times. Still, to the eye, Mars appears starlike in our sky – like a point, not a disk – because it’s so much farther away than the moon.
The Earth’s diameter is about twice that of the planet Mars, and Mars’ diameter is about twice that of our moon. Image via NASA.
Even when Mars made its closest pass to Earth since Stone Age times on August 27, 2003, the red planet’s angular diameter was only 1/74th the moon’s angular diameter. In other words – contrary to a persistent internet hoax that has circulated each year since 2003 – Mars never comes anywhere close to appearing as large as the moon in Earth’s sky.
In many respects, Mars is the most earthlike planet. The tilt of Mars’ spin axis is almost the same as Earth’s (25.19 degrees versus 23.26 degrees), and day length on Mars and Earth almost match (24.6 hours versus 24 hours). The mean temperate of Earth most resembles that of Mars, though Mars is quite a bit colder: -85 degrees F (-65 degrees C) versus 59 degrees F (15 degrees C). And, quite by coincidence, Mars’ surface area pretty much equals Earth’s land area.
Want to know more? Check out this planetary fact sheet.
Bottom line: These next several evenings – January 11 to 13, 2019 – use the waxing crescent moon to locate Mars, the fourth planet outward from the sun, and the next planet outward from Earth.
The Wisdom of Buddha
What we think, we become.
Crack the Cookie
The Legend of Eagle Spirit
Your Animal Spirit Guide for January 10 is The Eagle
Your Daily Runes for January 10 (N.H.) and January 11 (S.H.)
Your Daily Runes for January 10
Ehwaz
“The mind will trust the body, the body will trust the mind.”
Ehwaz – “eh-was” – Literally: “Horse” – Esoteric: Trust
Rune of harmonious teamwork and trust. Rune of pairs of entities working together for a common goal.
Psi: trust between individual entities, sexuality
Energy: trust, cooperation, the Fetch
Mundane: animals, teamwork, friendship
Divinations: Harmony, teamwork, trust, marriage, loyalty, a friend; or duplication, disharmony, mistrust, betrayal, nightmares, indecision, an enemy.
Governs:
Activating the energies of your inner Fetch
Ability to detect deceit and uncover subtle queues
Facilitates swiftness in every regard
Establishing trust and bonds with animals (ie. horse whisperers)
Your Daily Runes for January 11
“We are each a savior, each a god.
It is the fear of what this means which binds us to the realm of humankind.”
Mannaz – “Man-az” – Literally: “Mankind” – Esoteric: Humankind, awareness
Rune of the Divine structure of intelligence in the human soul or psyche. Rune of the horizons of human existence and collective potential.
Psi: mind & memory (Hugin & Munin), the difference between human and all other life, development of the intellect, rational mind, perfected intelligence
Energy: psychic order of the gods reflected in humankind, projection of Self into time
Mundane: thinking, planning, analysis, the human condition, people at large (contemporary: the masses)
Divinations: Divine structure, sustainability, intelligence, awareness, social order, divine influence in life; or depression, mortality, blindness, self-delusion, collective suicide, bigotry, elitism, intellectual arrogance.
Governs:
Self-Actualization
Realization of the divine structure in humankind
Increase in intelligence, memory and mental powers (passing tests)
Unlocking the third-eye hvel, the “mind’s eye”
Activating the dynamics of your own inner Christus, or Higher Self
Awareness of our roles as co-creator with the gods and nature
Mental and spiritual potential
Your Daily Love Tarot Card for January 10 (N.H.) and January 11 (S.H.)
Your Daily Love Tarot Card for January 10
The Magician
If you are single, this is an important time in your life when everything is close at hand if you just look for it. Will you find love? This card promises it. It is like gardening magic if you are in a union! Watch how a relationship grows when it is nurtured by two devoted and loyal people with the faith that anything and everything is possible.
Your Daily Love Tarot Card for January 11
The World
In the World, things are changing. If they are in your world, do you honestly think the changes for the better? They aren’t if you are losing your sense of self. They aren’t if you are editing your own beliefs. You have to be comfortable with who you are. This card says, freeze-frame like a photo or like a VCR on pause. Then, take a deep breath and put yourself back.
Your Daily Tarot Card for for January 10 (N.H.) and January 11 (S.H.)
Your Daily Tarot Card for January 10
The Chariot
Keywords: victory, (material) success, mastery, graduation, completion!
Astrological Correspondence: Cancer
The Chariot symbolizes enthusiasm, competitiveness, and triumph. Success and victory are achieved by employing all powers at one’s disposal – physical, spiritual, and intellectual. The Chariot symbolizes the positive side of the self, being strong and self-controlled, balancing conflicting emotions, triumphing over obstacles, sustaining an effort, and support attaining goals, thereby leading the way to transformation and self-knowledge. A dictatorial approach, recklessness, and extreme ambition can be on the other, negative side of the equation.
Your Daily Tarot Card for January 11
Strength
Keywords: inner strength, vision, self control!
Astrological Correspondence: Leo
The Strength card, depicting a gracious queen-like figure and a wild lion, shows that real strength has to be combined with graciousness and gentleness to become a force. It symbolizes inner strength, determination to overcome obstacles, self-knowledge and self-discipline, as only when we know ourselves and act in a responsible manner will we be able to deal with challenging situations and overcome difficulties successfully. Yet this card not only represents physical strength; moral and emotional strength are also included in the meaning. Patience, compassion, dealing with frustration, accepting of others, and tolerating imperfection (in oneself and in others) all leads to being a complete person. The negative qualities of Strength include misuse of power, aggressiveness, and intolerance.
Your Love Horoscopes for January 10 (N.H.) and January 11 (S.H.)
Pisces Daily Love Horoscope
Thursday 10th of January 2019
Having a conversation about money might be the dullest of conversations, but you’re able to make progress by connecting with common sense and your practical side. You’re also right to believe that getting any monetary discussion done and dusted clears the way for you and someone close to do something much more interesting and enjoyable. Get business out of the way before indulging in pleasure.
Pisces tomorrow love horoscope:
Friday 11th of January 2019
You could have an abundance of romantic memories to reflect upon, but some can produce strong emotions. However, the upside of this surrounds being able to use past experience to illuminate the way forward in your emotional world or one special connection in the present. Lessons lurk in your passionate past, and if you give them the right levels of attention, then what appears murky or ill-defined here and now could experience a warm vibe of clarity.
Capricorn Daily Love Horoscope
Thursday 10th of January 2019
Finding that emotionally warm and comforting vibe in a love relationship will be extra important to you now as support from a loved one could mean more to you than support coming from anywhere else. It might also be helpful with you gaining a more reassuring view of circumstances in another area of your world. With the love of someone special behind you, many worries and concerns could be allayed in a heartbeat.
Capricorn tomorrow love horoscope:
Friday 11th of January 2019
You’re someone who likes and needs space in a love connection, and this is probably something a loved one might fail to understand. Your level of devotion is unquestionable, but there are times when you need space to reconnect with yourself. Now could be such a time and before you prime yourself for a tense exchange with your paramour about your need for some ‘you time’ don’t rule out how understanding or supportive they might be.
Sagittarius Daily Love Horoscope
Thursday 10th of January 2019
A challenge that arises in your emotional world could be what’s needed to alter the trajectory of current love life circumstances. Consider it a cosmic reminder that not every plan that goes skewiffy is something to resent. Even if your love life conditions need swift attention, you’ll see how a quick response from you can make light work of what might have normally caused you to feel deflated or thwarted.
Sagittarius tomorrow love horoscope:
Friday 11th of January 2019
Communication could be prone to going off on tangents or entering very sensitive territory if you don’t apply plenty of care when communicating with your romantic interest at this time. Instead of choosing to ‘wing it’ and release what’s on your mind or in your heart, choose instead to refine the way you express or convey yourself. It might take more than one attempt to get it right but as soon as you sense any confusion or tension, stop in your tracks, count to ten and start again!
Scorpio Daily Love Horoscope
Thursday 10th of January 2019
The cool, calm and collected way you manage an unexpected development could impress the object of your affections in a big way. There’s something very sexy about how you display grace under pressure and your way of accepting rather than resenting spontaneity can be reassuring to your passionate observer. It will take more than one sudden challenge to disrupt your relationship, and a loved one might learn a thing or two from watching you deal with and resolve it.
Scorpio tomorrow love horoscope:
Friday 11th of January 2019
Your romantic aspirations might be crystal clear in your mind but overcoming obstacles to turn visions into something real might not be easy. Effort might feel rudderless, leaving you feeling confused about whether you’re applying it in the right ways or wasting your time. The answer might surround not overthinking or focusing too intently on a romantic plan going precisely to plan. Love refuses to work to any strict agenda, and with enough emotional patience and persistence, you’ll start to feel something is moving in the right direction.
Libra Daily Love Horoscope
Thursday 10th of January 2019
You might have something to look forward to that fills you with a sense of excitement in your emotional world or with someone special. If this involves travel, then you can be certain your vision of a passionate adventure won’t be disappointing. Even if you can’t travel physically, you and the object of your affections can make special, sexy plans that provide stimulation in all the right ways. Trust whatever has you excited because something passionate awaits.
Libra tomorrow love horoscope:
Friday 11th of January 2019
A sense of inner restlessness could create a confusing vibe in your emotional world generally or within a special connection. If you sense there are benefits to enjoying your own space and company, then do so. Enjoying a bit of ‘you time’ can help you get a firmer grip on what’s unfolding with affairs of the heart or your paramour. As keen as you might be to restore a harmonious equilibrium in your love life, be careful with how much energy you invest in any challenging romantic scenarios, especially if you feel you’ll struggle to summon it anyway.
Virgo Daily Love Horoscope
Thursday 10th of January 2019
Bringing a new level of freedom to your emotional world doesn’t require grand, far-reaching gestures or actions. You’d be amazed what putting a bit more trust in your passionate heart can bring. You might find yourself reassessing your attitude toward love and romance at this time, but that’s not a bad idea, either. You’re able to inject a new level of passion into a love connection mainly by wanting to do so. If the desire is there, then a new level of desire can be achieved!
Virgo tomorrow love horoscope:
Friday 11th of January 2019
The more you and a loved one can focus on your shared needs for creativity and open communication; the deeper one connection can become at this time. This applies even more if tension or conflict has pushed you apart recently or you both want to inject some sexy spontaneity and lightheartedness back into your relationship. When it comes to connecting with your passionate purpose and need for emotional stability, you and a loved one appear to be on the same page.
Leo Daily Love Horoscope
Thursday 10th of January 2019
Something could trigger memories of a love affair from long ago, and this can be both positive and negative, depending on how long you allow it to linger. You’ve no reason to believe that a previous painful episode is waiting for a chance to spring into action and create havoc in your love life now. It’s more important you focus your fervent energy on making something special happen in the present rather than allow something from the past to distract you.
Leo tomorrow love horoscope:
Friday 11th of January 2019
It’s by releasing passionate thoughts, hearing them conveyed with your own voice and seeing the way they’re received by a loved one that will reassure you that you’ve hit on something that the two of you can pursue together. What you’re saying or suggesting makes sense and helps you and someone special feel that you’re both on the same page in a way you need to be. Embracing the spirit of collaboration on offer could be nothing short of thrilling.
Cancer Daily Love Horoscope
Thursday 10th of January 2019
It could be time reassess the direction of a love relationship, especially now that recent emotional intensity is waning, granting you a clearer perspective on where you stand and what you want. The spark that was once felt with a romantic routine might also be waning, offering nowhere near the same level of excitement you experienced once upon a time. You know that new, passionate energy is needed in a love connection, and a way forward to bring it is on its way.
Cancer tomorrow love horoscope:
Friday 11th of January 2019
Whether single or attached, it could be possible for you and a certain person to ‘click’ in a way that intrigues and reassures you. You’ll instantly feel that you can be your authentic self with them and can be both spontaneous and just a little bit detached at the same time. It’s the way you can remain protected by your personal boundaries while still being able to test the limits of your passion that will help something special to unfold gradually.
Gemini Daily Love Horoscope
Thursday 10th of January 2019
This is a time to trust your judgment in the form of your intuition, rather than heed the distracting observations or advice from others where a love life matter is concerned. Nobody is more knowledgeable about what your heart is dealing with and processing now than you, and you’re not obliged to justify anything to anyone. You might not have all the answers but are undoubtedly on the right track to gaining a crucial one related to affairs of the heart.
Gemini tomorrow love horoscope:
Friday 11th of January 2019
A clash of attitudes or opinions could occur between a plan you see as cut and dried and the way a loved one or someone close views it. It might seem as if you haven’t considered their needs, but you know that’s not the case. It will be up to you to achieve some level of balance between your vision of the future and the role the object of your affections plays in it. If handled sensitively and with the right levels of openness, a compromise can be reached.
Taurus Daily Love Horoscope
Thursday 10th of January 2019
Whether it’s speaking your mind or probing a loved one for elusive information, it’s possible to come across as heavy-handed, and that won’t get either of you anywhere. You’re encouraged to pay close attention to timing because progress on a level you’re keen to make it on relies on choosing your moment carefully. Your intuition won’t fail you when it comes to offering hints regarding when to open your heart or make any bold romantic move you’re considering.
Taurus tomorrow love horoscope:
Friday 11th of January 2019
You might feel uncomfortable trying to process passionate emotions and might also sense that something connected with affairs of the heart feels stuck or stagnant in some way. However, releasing outdated ideas about what you want and need from a love connection is your first step to altering your romantic trajectory. It’s time to let go of what – or possibly who – no longer serves you or can play a part in achieving your true, passionate potential. Your love life fate is in your hands – and not before time!
Aries daily love horoscope:
Thursday 10th of January 2019
Making progress in other areas of your world might appear to be a breeze compared to the inertia you might be encountering in your love life. However, it might only require a tweak to a routine or for a tiny spark of spontaneity to be applied to affairs of the heart that brings something new and more fulfilling. Something you do that’s steeped deeply in a routine needs to change, even if it’s a seemingly small habit. Dare to do something differently and see where it gets you.
Aries tomorrow love horoscope:
Friday 11th of January 2019
Your desire to achieve a deeper level of commitment comes at a price that will involve freedom you’ve enjoyed or possibly clung to being relinquished. However, you’re prepared to let go of any reasons you’ve nurtured that played a part in being cautious or reluctant to take this romantic plunge in the past. A new – and more fulfilling – level of interaction and involvement comes from taking a small but exciting risk – and all in the name of love!
Aquarius Daily Love Horoscope
Thursday 10th of January 2019
You might sense you have something to say to the one you love but are right to resist consciously rehearsing your words. With the right mindset, you could find your words flow in a way that would make any poet jealous, and your keenness to be transparent with thoughts and feelings will ensure nothing important is left unsaid.
Aquarius tomorrow love horoscope:
Friday 11th of January 2019
A bit of tension in a love connection could be what’s needed if it leads to a revelation about one issue that you and someone close must address. Avoiding further confusion or frustrations requires you to put your head together. However, ensure your head and heart are working in tandem before you say or do something impulsive. A loved one will need to do the same. However, a solution can be found if the matter is brought into the open calmly and sensibly.
The Daily Horoscopes for Friday, January 11
The Daily Horoscopes for Friday, January 11
Claire Petulengro, Astrologer
From The Astrology Room
ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)
Some of your sign are going to be stuck in the position of having to choose between two people. It may not even be lovers, but it could be a partner and an in law, or a family member and their spouse. Caution. Wait until you uncover the whole story.
TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)
You’ll be able to find out some very interesting facts this weekend. They’ll help you to understand why a close one has been acting so strangely of late. Call now to hear why business and pleasure should not mix.
GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)
Please never underestimate yourself Gemini. You are one of my favourite signs of the zodiac, for you are like a chameleon who really can merge themselves into any lifestyle they choose. Do however remember that you also need to be in charge!
CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)
Something that has not been done will soon be landing on your doorstep as a responsibility. Try to do all you can to get things under way so you can show what a consummate professional you are.
LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)
You’ll be trying to control everything today. Instead, try following the lead of those you trust. It’s sure to show you some alternative views of life you haven’t seen before. A new attraction makes you question much, in a very productive way.
VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)
Think positive and life will be positive. You have been talking yourself into negativity. You and I know that’s not a path you wish to travel down (again). Change what you do this weekend.
LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)
It’s time to let the person who is dragging you down in life go, or you are only going to find yourself stuck in a rut for an even longer period of time than you have been. Fresh starts and new beginnings are waiting for you.
SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)
Determination will get you through anything today Scorpio (yes, even things you don’t know!). Use your time wisely and tackle the things you have been avoiding. Success is yours if you do.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)
A relationship which has been going through an awkward sticky patch is given a boost by the planets. What happens today gives you reason to work through issues. Time spent reviewing paperwork can save you both time and money.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)
You may think you’ve done something bad, but the planets simply see it as a learning curve as to what not to do next time. I like you Capricorn, because your honesty means you always have to follow your heart.
AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)
Try to spend some time today focusing less on other peoples’ problems and more on your own life. It’s how you will start to make the progress you have secretly been hoping for. Talking may be painful, but can work miracles.
PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)
You think you’re not getting anywhere, but you’re wrong. Stop looking backwards and focus eyes forward. What you want does not seem so far away now does it Pisces? Admitting what you wanted would have meant fewer delays.
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Your Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, January 10th
Your Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, January 10
Claire Petulengro, Astrologer
From The Astrology Room
ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)
Collect moments, not things Aries. Life was hard work this year, but you could well be over-compensating yourself now. Draw in the purse strings and make it your goal to make memories with those you care so much about.
TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)
A friendship which once meant so much to you, has become distant from you and has left you feeling confused and bewildered. Don’t question so much, but think about what has changed in their life and you’ll get your answer.
GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)
Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them. Knowing what you want out of life is half your battle won this month. Stop asking everyone else what would make you happy and ask the most important person. You! Ring now to be the most confident you.
CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)
It’s not selfish to love yourself and to take care of yourself Cancer. It would seem that a certain person has done a very good job of stripping away your confidence and it’s time to fight back. Prepare for that work confrontation. It can ensure you come out on top.
LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)
Don’t believe the rumours which are going round, as many of the signs really are talking for the sake of it. You begin to grow in confidence as the days continue, so don’t worry as you are most definitely moving forwards, not back.
VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)
Try not to judge new faces by first impressions. You know your opinions can change Virgo. Knowing what you want from new business paths which are open is half the battle Virgo.
LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)
You know you have done enough for a close one and that they should do something for you, but you just can’t seem to get them to budge. There seems to be far more going on than you know for them lately. Talk, don’t shout if you want your answers.
SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)
There is a really exploratory feeling to your chart at this time, which could see you attempting (or talking about it at least!) new things. Mars encourages you to push the boundaries and you will be.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)
The hardest step is the leap that gets you started and that’s just what you’re about to take Sagittarius. Don’t be scared, this is what will make the pain of past experiences worthwhile. News of a pregnancy brings surprise.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)
You start to see what needs to be done to feel in control of your life again. No longer do you worry and fret about the little things (as you did for much of last year!) but you’re ready, willing and able to move on.
AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)
Your element of air brings out your need to talk about others and you start to make up the parts you do not know. Think about what you’re doing Aquarius and put yourself in their position. Put your energies into taking ‘that’ relationship to the next level.
PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)
Did you know you are the most psychic sign in the zodiac Pisces? Then why not use the powers which the gods have given you to feel your way to the right decision which is currently pending. I know you already know!
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LOOK UP: THESE ARE THE MOST MAGICAL TRANSITS OF 2019
LOOK UP: THESE ARE THE MOST MAGICAL TRANSITS OF 2019
Astrology has a long history and tradition as a magical aid. In fact, astrology, alchemy, and magic were originally seen as three related, or sister, arts that were practiced in tandem. Two of the basic conditions for magical activity are that a planet be in one of its dignities—the places where it has heightened powers—or the planet be in conjunction with a powerful fixed star.
With this definition in mind, these five transits are slated to be the most magical of 2019.
SATURN IN CAPRICORN AND CONJUNCT VEGA
Capricorn is considered to be one of Saturn’s two domiciles or home signs, and this offers full access to all its natural powers, which include structure, organization, and long-term planning. Vega is a very bright star in the constellation of Lyra and is often found in the charts of performers; its magical power is the ability to charm coupled with powerful charisma. Overall, this translates to an ability to gain cooperation in the institution of powerful plans.
Saturn is widely conjunct Vega all year, and within one degree from about January 28—February 16 (exact February 6), again (in retrograde) July 18–August 20 (exact August 1) and a third time from October 17–November 15 (exact November 2).
FULL MOON CONJUNCT REGULUS FEBRUARY 19
February’s full moon is the second of three in a row to meet the criteria of supermoon, which means it is closer to the Earth and appears larger. Additionally, this full moon is conjunct Regulus, one of four Royal Stars which form a celestial cross in the heavens. Known as Cor Leonis or the Heart of the Lion, Regulus is magnanimous and grants success. At night, the moon receives triplicity dignity in Virgo, which means that She receives help from family, friends, and the community. Use this transit to give or receive help that forges strong community bonds. Look to the new moon in Virgo six months before (September 9, 2018) for the seeds of that which is ready to flower into current success.
THE YANG CRESCENDO
2019 begins with a sun-Saturn conjunction which transitions Saturn into morning visibility, rising ahead of the sun each morning, along with Jupiter. Together, these three (sun, Jupiter, Saturn) are considered diurnal, masculine, or yang in nature, and the morning apparitions reinforces this. After the sun moves into Aries on March 20, all three diurnal planets are in signs of their dignity as well. The following period, up until Jupiter’s retrograde station on April 10, is therefore extremely fortunate for bold forceful action that is also forward-looking and well-structured. For a little balance from the nocturnal/feminine side of the equation, consider April 7–8, as these days will also see Venus and the moon in their dignities, as well as all planets direct.
NEW MOON AUGUST 30
August’s is no ordinary new moon, as there will be five planets conjunct within the first twelve degrees of Virgo, including Mercury, who finds his most powerful expression there. In fact, all five planets, the sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars all have some form of dignity here. Just as the sun and moon were often depicted in a hieros gamos or sacred marriage ceremony in alchemy texts, Venus and Mars also strongly represent the feminine/masculine polarity. Like the scene in The Lovers card of the Tarot, this new moon grants the ability to plant the seeds of a strong magical blending between opposite polarities which has the power to eventually give birth to the “magical third,” or a newly awakened spiritual consciousness.
THE TRANSIT OF MERCURY NOVEMBER 11
The visible passage of Mercury across the solar disc is a rare astronomical event that only happens around thirteen times per century. Usually, Mercury is completely hidden from view during its retrogrades, but today it is revealed. Since this event happens in a special zone of Scorpio afforded to Mercury by the Egyptians—known as terms or bounds—this gives all things Mercurial (communications, local travel, commerce) a temporary boost of power or protection. We have the chance to zoom into the very heart of something and witness it in a way seldom possible. In ancient times, the metaphor was a visit to the throne room of the King or Queen. But this visit is even more special, as the sovereign doesn’t completely outshine the messenger; this may translate as a special opportunity for upward mobility
Gary P. Caton is a transdisciplinary astrologer who maintains an active sacred relationship with the living Sky as his temple. Initiated an astrologer by a magnificent dream in 1993, Gary is the author of Hermetica Triptycha: The Mercury Elemental Year, and host of the popular Hermetic Astrology Podcast. Find Gary online at DreamAstrologer.com
Published on Astrology.com
Daily Cosmic Calendar for January 10 (N.H.) and January 11 (S.H.)
COSMIC CALENDAR
A day before the annual solar union with distant Pluto, the cosmos attempt to undermine some of your best efforts by presenting humankind with a solar parallel with Pluto (8:40 a.m.) and a frictional, 45-degree aspect between Mars and Juno (8:34 p.m.). The sun-Pluto link by parallel may actually contain the same emotionally-charged intensity as tomorrow’s conjunction in the zodiac.
Helping to ameliorate any psychic storms traversing the globe are the monthly lunar rendezvous with far-out, Neptune in compassionate Pisces (4:48 p.m.) — magnified by a good-luck-endowed parallel between the sun and Jupiter (9:45 p.m.). Employ the power of positive thinking as a guard against losing faith since the approaching sun-Pluto conjunction reaches exactitude at 3:39 a.m. on Friday.
[Note to readers: All times are calculated as Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]
Copyright 2018 Mark Lerner & Great Bear Enterprises, Ltd.
COSMIC CALENDAR
Stop, look, and listen as the sun and Pluto make their annual union (3:39 a.m. at 21 degrees of Capricorn). Realize that this celestial event represents the merging of the central life-force and the main outermost planetary orb of our solar system. While research and in-depth studies are encouraged, arm-twisting maneuvers and manipulative behavior get the axe — particularly in business matters and professional work.
The lunar and solar orbs happily reach an understanding via a supportive, 60-degree alliance (6:26 a.m.), but this aspect also starts a 17-hour void miasma that lasts until fiery Aries moon begins in earnest at 12:19 a.m. on Saturday. This long void dispensation is a reminder to finish odds and ends instead of breaking new ground in important projects. Your psychic sensitivity is empowered during the monthly union between the moon and wounded-healer shaman Chiron in Pisces (9:10 p.m.).
[Note to readers: All times are calculated as Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]
Copyright 2017 Mark Lerner & Great Bear Enterprises, Ltd.
My Favorite Prayer of All, “Prayer of a Pissed off Witch,” Ok, I have my moments, lol!
10 Simple 14-Day Challenges to Try This New Year
10 Simple 14-Day Challenges to Try This New Year
- By: Lauren Bowen
Making a list of New Year’s resolutions come January 1st is a tradition that feels as old as time. Unfortunately, many of us (half to be exact) fall off the wagon within a matter of weeks as motivation wains and old habits reappear.
One of the reasons New Year’s goals are so easy to break is that, even with the best intentions, committing to a year-long endeavor is pretty monumental. We also have a tendency to make our intentions far too vague (for example: “lose weight” or “drink more water”), which only bites us in the you-know-what later on.
Sick of committing to wishy washy New Year’s resolutions? Why not go against the grain and take on something a little more manageable: a 14-day challenge! Each of these ideas below are meaningful but lighthearted, and will help spur the positive habits you’ve been trying to cultivate since…2003. Enjoy!
1. Keep your phone out of the bedroom for 14 days.
Keeping your bedroom a phone-free zone is actually really beneficial for both your physical and mental health. Also, social media is a major time suck…now might be a good time to throw off the chains for a bit.
2. Make a to-do list every morning for 14 days.
This one’s easy. Cut the overwhelm by writing out your goals every morning for two weeks. Getting into the habit will help you keep your head on straight and actually achieve your goals.
3. Eat a serving of vegetables with every meal for 14 days.
Whether you’re slimming down or just trying to stay healthy, veggies are your friends. Plus, they’re delish. Need to get those wheels turning? Check our recipes section for some inspiration!
4. Call your representative or sign a petition every day for 14 days.
Telephoning your legislator’s office is a great way to communicate your opinions on everything from climate change to protection of local lands. Just follow this step-by-step guide from the Union of Concerned Scientists if you’ve never called your representatives before.
5. Pay someone a compliment every day for 14 days.
Some days there’s nothing better than hearing “You’re doing a great job” or “I love your taste in music.” Share a compliment or two and spread the love!
6. Cook breakfast for yourself every morning for 14 days.
Breakfast may not necessarily be the most important meal of the day, but it sure can start your morning off on the right foot! Commit to making breakfast for yourself every day, even if it’s just a bowl of oatmeal or a quick smoothie you can eat on your way out the door.
7. Add more citrus to your grocery cart every time you shop for 14 days.
When you wander by the citrus display in your grocery store, indulge! Grab up those clementines, grapefruits and pomelos and enjoy how they brighten up your fruit bowl and your belly.
8. Spend time with your hobby each day for 14 days.
Are you a painter? Do you crochet? Enjoy recording music? Whether it’s five minutes or an hour, spend a little time with your hobby every single day for 14 days.
9. Don’t buy a single piece of plastic for 14 days.
Plastic is killing our planet, contaminating our water and overwhelming our lives. Skip it for a while. See how it feels. Who knows, maybe you’ll discover that going plastic free isn’t so bad after all.
10. Find something to let go of every day for 14 days.
This can be either a physical item (old books or clothing that doesn’t fit) or something internal (guilt or an addiction to busyness). Whatever it is, let something go day by day for 14 days. You’ll feel lighter by the end of it!
Setting Your Foundation – Tools for Joyful Living in 2019
Setting Your Foundation – Tools for Joyful Living in 2019
We as a society are sitting at a precipice – our whole world is turned upside down as we begin 2019. In this article I provide guidance on how to set your foundation for navigating what’s unfolding. Continue reading to understand the mindset, life structure, and actions needed now.
Mindset
Let’s begin with the mindset essential for this year. Remember to factor in quantum. This means a higher view and the long-term involving cycles of time.
Your mindset must be flexible enough to weather the storms of these moments. These are fast-changing times, with ongoing uncertainty and surprising developments. Your mindset must be able to accommodate these erratic scenarios. Not easy, but that’s the goal.
Do your best to stay positive and heart-centered. Optimism, combined with flexibility and openness, needs to be at the enter of your foundation. Yes, you will have angry moments and there’s plenty to be irritated about, but if you can be mindful and stay positive about the big picture, your foundation will support you through the ups-and-downs.
As a reminder, we are here to learn from one another, remembering how to love. When we don’t see love in our world we can take the high road of spirit and learn from what we’re seeing so we can change things. Don’t allow judgments of “what is” to cause you to hate. Use your love to be the different one in the crowd, radiating your love to all who will receive it.
Life Structure
How you set up your life structure has a lot to do with your success this year. Examples:
- having an established daily time for meditation and reflection
- finding exercise you enjoy and doing it regularly throughout the week
- surrounding yourself with others who are a positive uplifting force in your life
- associating with people who help inspire your creativity
- setting healthy boundaries of who and what you let into your space
- discovering a deeper connection to both your inner wisdom and spirit
- re-inventing how you use your time, energy and focus to create the life you want
- working with trusted experts who can perceive where you are blocked and help you to transform.
Actions
A joyful life can be yours as your actions are in integrity with what you think, say, and believe. Examples:
- you think to yourself how important a relationship or project is – then take action steps that demonstrate your commitment
- you say to a colleague that you will complete something for your upcoming meeting – then take action steps to carry out this commitment
- you believe in freedom and democracy – then take action steps like educating yourself on issues and voting.
“Predictions 2019”
Learn more about working with 2019 events and energies in my “Predictions 2019” eBook out soon! If you are on my mailing list you’ll be first to know. I’ll be giving you a grounded spiritual view of what’s coming, how to work with societal and planetary energies, what you need to do to change the status quo (yours and the world’s), and a practical guide for living your best life throughout the year. This is the third year it’s been in eBook form, expanded beyond the main article I’ve done since the 1990s. Changing times necessitated a new format with expanded content.
Moving Ahead
I look forward to sharing more with you during this pivotal year. Know meanwhile that your energy and presence on the planet matters. You are here on purpose, as are billions of others across the world. Most of them you will never meet this life. Some of them you will meet and cherish. Others you will encounter and perhaps wish you hadn’t crossed paths. Do your best to be open-minded and avoid taking things personally. Use what you see, however, as a catalyst for your spiritual path. While that path may be about countless things – at your core the path is to return to love, to wholeness, and to be one who builds bridges creating an enlightened society.
Copyright 2018 by Selacia – a globally known writer, DNA intuitive healer, spiritual teacher, and the creator of The Divine Changemakers * All Rights Reserved * http://selacia.com * Feel free to share these articles with your friends and post to your blog or website as long as you include this entire copyright notice, with link back to website, and the full article text.
Resolutions vs. Real Solutions
Resolutions vs. Real Solutions
Hi Dear Friends!
The angels suggest we embrace Real Solutions vs. resolutions. Enjoy their ideas for a Happy New Year!
Love you all!
♥ Ann
Message from the Angels
My dear friends, we love you so very much,
Happy New Year to you! Happy New You! Instead of making resolutions, make this the year of Real Solutions! Instead of focusing on what you want to accomplish, ponder instead who you want to be. Instead of looking at what you feel you must do, dive deep into your hearts and admit to yourself what you wish to experience!
Do you want to lose weight? What would a thinner version of you feel like? How would you view yourself? How would you act differently in your life? Imagine this now. That is a real solution.
Do you want to find the love of your life? How would you feel if you had this now?How would you treat yourself, even if your love was away at the time? How would you treat others? Be this version of the “beloved” you now. Live as if you were deeply loved!
Do you want more money in your life? How would you feel if you were wealthy? Can you imagine feeling this way now? How would you treat yourself? How would you view yourself? How would you walk and prioritize your time? How would you treat others? With more benevolence, tolerance, or with less? Be this person that you wish to become now.
Do you want to be healthy? How would you feel? What would your energy be like? What dreams would you be dreaming? Imagine you are healthy now. Live, to the best of your ability, as if you are already. Come to life and your body will too.
Dear ones, Real Solutions occur when you shift your energy, your way of loving yourself and being loving in the world! Superficial solutions involve activities dictated by the mind. Real Solutions involve activity guided by the heart.
This year, instead of punishing yourselves, pushing yourselves, criticizing yourselves, or berating life for not “giving” you what you want, become a magnet to your dreams by being the person you would be if they were already here.
We love the love behind your resolutions, but even more dearly we celebrate the energy and the magnificent creations set in motion by your Real Solutions!
Happy New Year! Happy New You! Make this the year you live as if your dreams have already come true!
God Bless You! We love you so very much.
— The Angels
Message from Ann…
Hi Everyone,
I was heartened this year, when my mom informed me that picking a “word of the year” was a thing. Apparently (and you probably already know this!) rather than making resolutions, many are choosing to pick a word they wish to embody this year – like joy, authenticity, loving, etc. I was thrilled. Our society is evolving and focusing more on who we wish to be rather than what we wish to do.
I pondered the idea and had trouble settling on just one word. I always strive to be “loving.” I am by nature “joyful” and “grateful.” I am “playful,” “compassionate,” and “creative.” Surprisingly, however, the word that came to me for this year was “honest.” I am impeccably honest with the world. I have to say tough stuff to clients at times. I share the ups and downs of my life honestly with all of you, but as I pondered what needed to change, it dawned on me that I had to be more honest with myself.
I could be more honest about what I really want to do and when – more honest about how many emails I can feasibly answer in a day, more honest about where I spend my time and how much goes to work vs. personal life. There is so much I wish to learn and experience this lifetime and often it falls by the wayside simply because I love and care about the world so much I can easily lose track of time and forget my own desires.
So this year during my break, I unplugged and took most of the week in silence. I’m an Aries/Pieces and the Pieces came out in full force! Aside from the holiday festivities, I slept 8 hours a night, woke up, ate breakfast, picked lemons, then buried myself under piles of polar fleece with hot cocoa and Hallmark movies.
I went deep within, pondered my life, my days, and how to add more personal life to my life. I figured out how much time I needed in the mornings to wake up, exercise, and get everything ready for the day. I cleaned out the house. I ordered meal prep containers so I could arrange my well-balanced dinners in advance. I haven’t yet figured out how to finish work so I can dine before 9pm on client days but I’m sure that revelation will come!
And oh the joy – I meditated for hours and expanded into the oneness in glorious bliss, even visiting my heavenly place again on New Year’s eve.
So who I choose to be this year into addition to being “loving”, “playful” “creative”, “giving”, and so much more is “honest” with myself at levels even deeper than before. So far so good!
Here are a few pointers to help who you want to be drive what you do, rather than the other way around…
1. What word do you want to embody this year?
Take a deep breath. Clear your mind. Say to yourself, “This year I want to be more…” and see what word comes into your mind. There might be a few. Trust the very first one that comes up. “Honest” is my first word. “Passionate” is my second.
2. What would that person be like?
Now that you have your word (or words) ask yourself… How would it feel if I were more ____? What would I be like? What would a more ____ person do?
Can you pretend you are that person now? Imagine…
3. Live that way!
If your word is loving, commit to being a more loving person. If your word is joyful pretend to be joyful until you always are. My word is honest so I’m catching myself when I am doing anything that I don’t truly feel like doing, or when I’m making excuses for why I’m not doing what I want.
Write the words “I am” and then put your word after it. “I am always honest with myself,” for example. You might say, I am LOVING towards life and myself. I am JOYFUL in all things. I am KIND. I am CARING. I am LIGHT-HEARTED. Put this where you can see it daily – on your mirror, in your wallet, on the dashboard of your car. Be that person!
I hope you all had a loving and happy holiday. Together let’s make this the year of BEING who we want to be.
Love you all!
Ann
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