EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT 2019’S MERCURY RETROGRADES

• GARY CATON

The ancient Greeks called the planets asters planetai, or “wandering stars,” as they are in constant motion through the heavens against the fixed backdrop of the zodiac. Most of the time, planets move forward through the zodiac along a path we call the ecliptic, which is essentially the main highway. Now and then, though, planets depart from the straight and narrow to do a little extra wandering. But not all who wander are lost.

Retrograde planets are essentially seekers—not only going against the normal flow, eschewing forward motion, but also ditching the path altogether in favor of some winding side roads. This does not necessarily mean things are bound to go wrong, but it does mean that we on Earth are called to disengage auto-pilot, be observant, take our time, and take a lot less for granted.

Mercury is the planet of communication, commerce, and movement. Because it’s involved in almost all day-to-day activity, Mercury retrogrades—and their accompanying departures from the usual and the ordinary—are typically quite noticeable. If we release our expectations, this can be a fun and exciting shift.

MERCURY RETROGRADE AND WATER SIGNS

The three Mercury retrogrades of 2019 occur predominantly in the water signs of Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio. In fact, due to some extra meandering, Mercury is slated to spend more time in the three water signs than just about all the other signs combined.

Water is receptive in nature, so the effects of Mercury retrograde in this element can be subtler when compared to its occurrence in others. Water has no shape of its own, taking on the shape of its surroundings; and with water, most of the interesting things are happening below the surface. Likewise, you may notice that something feels different before you can fully discern exactly what it is. You’re likely to feel unusually susceptible to the moods of others or the nature of your surroundings. Conversely, you may be able to affect the group vibe through emotional appeals. Water tends to unify and pool together in large bodies, so popularity can swing in great tides this year. An example? The enormously popular new age books The Celestine Prophecy and The Secret were both released during years with Mercury retrogrades in water signs.

YOUR SIGN AND THE TRANSIT

Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces

Some of the people, places, and things that are the most central to your life are likely to shift this year, and thus the way you feel about them could as well. The great news is that while you can’t control these changes, you can control your reactions to them; in this way, you could become a port in the storm for weary travelers. At the same time, you may find that there are things about your own basic identity that you actually want to change—and with a similar kind of support, these periods may be the perfect time to seek something new.

Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Water is your opposite element: in any direct interaction, water puts out your fire or you heat it to a boiling point. Therefore, an indirect approach is likely best. If you can take some time to rest and cool off, then the embers of your fire become easier for others to handle. As such, when things veer from the normal course, don’t allow yourself to get worked up—just pull over and take in the view for a bit. Curb your desire to go it alone and either ask for help or commiserate with others on your detour. You may just find a short cut together.

Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn

You may have to put aside your natural practicality, relax your boundaries, and go with the flow. Allow yourself to feel as much as you think, and to honor your connections. Try to sense the universal messages always surrounding you.

Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius

Slow down, practice doing less, and notice that things tend to work out on their own—particularly when you don’t over-react. When things don’t naturally coalesce, notice the deeper source of the issue. Lessen the discordant voices and increase those that resonate with an organic harmony.

MERCURY RETROGRADE CALENDAR 2019

Below are the key dates for Mercury Retrograde in 2019:

February 10 Mercury enters Pisces
February 26 Mercury at maximum elongation (begins to slow down)

March 5 Mercury stations retrograde at 29° Pisces 39’
March 14 Mercury conjunct the sun (closest to Earth)
March 28 Mercury stations direct at 16° Pisces 06’

April 11 Mercury at maximum elongation (begins to speed up)
April 17 Mercury leaves Pisces

June 4 Mercury first enters Cancer
June 23 Mercury at maximum elongation (begins to slow down)

July 7 Mercury stations retrograde at 4° Leo 28’
July 21 Mercury conjunct the sun (closest to Earth)
July 31 Mercury stations direct at 23° Cancer 57’

August 9 Mercury at maximum elongation (begins to speed up)
August 11 Mercury finally leaves Cancer

October 3 Mercury enters Scorpio
October 19 Mercury at maximum elongation (begins to slow down)
October 31 Mercury stations retrograde at 27° Scorpio 38’

November 11 Mercury conjunct the sun (closest to Earth)
November 20 Mercury stations direct at 11° Scorpio 35’
November 28 Mercury at maximum elongation (begins to speed up)

December 9 Mercury leaves Scorpio

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

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COSMIC CALENDAR

• FEBRUARY 10, 2019

The first major celestial movement of the day is significant as Mercury enters Pisces (2:52 a.m.) for a lengthy stay of over two months until April 16 due to a future retrograde cycle between March 5 and March 28. Mercury in Pisces reminds you to be truly empathic and lend a helping hand to dear ones on the edge.

Anticipate a ratcheting-up of tensions as the moon in Aries makes its monthly conjunctions with Mars and Uranus (12:49 p.m. and 3:49 p.m., respectively). The lunar union with surprise-bringer Uranus starts a void lunar limbo cycle that lasts until the moon enters earthy Taurus (5:30 p.m.). Meanwhile, Mercury points you in the direction of focusing attention on dealing carefully with business and professional matters by making a tense, 45-degree tie to Saturn (4:27 p.m.) and a much more encouraging, 72-degree link to Jupiter (10:06 p.m.).

Asteroid watchers should recognize that Juno re-enters Gemini (8:22 p.m.) until April 20. (Juno had been briefly in Gemini from September 29 to October 24, 2018.) Strive for crystal-clear discussions with loved ones to prevent a resurgence of bickering over minor concerns.

[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.]

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Witchy Tip #115 for Sunday, February 10

Instead of using smoke cleansing, keep a spray bottle with salt water in it and spray the corners of your room when you feel you need a protection/good energy boost.

–Witch Tips : The Essential Guide to Contemporary Witchcraft
A. Rayne

Daily Incantations & Enchantments for Sunday, February 10

This is an enchantment that can be used on jewelry, watches, anything that you will wear throughout the day that you can touch often, whenever you need a burst of positive energy.  Hold the item in your left hand and chant over it:

Wearing you all the while,
Every time I touch you I smile.
You are good luck to me,
A blessing I can see.
Positive energy will overflow,
A new attitude I will show.

Wear your item and touch as much as possible throughout the day.

–The Power of Positive Witchcraft: Daily Incantations & Enchantments: A Spell a Day for 30 Days
Garden Summerland

Spirit Message of the Day – Be Grace-full

BEING GRACIOUS
“Being ungrateful is one of the greatest acts of self-centeredness. It’s important for one to recognize that it’s a behavior to be avoided at all costs. Being grateful for everything you have makes you a better person, and it makes others happy to be around you.” Acknowledge what you feel grateful for silently and out loud to your friends and loved ones. Appreciate the gifts people give you each and every day whether tangible or not. Realize the power of grace. Allow your life, your thoughts, your words, and your deeds to be full of grace.

Instructions

Step 1
Make gratitude part of your daily life. Recognizing others for what they have done for you, even the small acts of kindness, is necessary even when the person is family or a close friend.
Step 2
Say “Thank You” for every act of kindness received. It’s so simple to say and yet so often taken for granted. It’s especially true when it comes to your own family members.
Step 3
Express your gratitude and appreciation often. Take the time to write a note or send an email even if you already said thank you. Send a gift to show your appreciation for someone’s help.
Step 4
Look for opportunities to reciprocate favors as soon as possible.Be observant and give service instead of asking if help is needed.
Step 5
Count your blessings instead of wishing for more and moping about what you don’t have. Write down a list of things you are grateful for and you will be amazed at what you have to be grateful for. Experiencing gratitude is closely tied to being happy.
Step 6
Provide ways to support others who are less fortunate. You never know when the tables might be turned one day.
Becoming the type of person that is grateful for life is essential to a fulfilled and happy life. Things you’ll need: An open attitude and realization of the goodness of life.

Instructions

Step 1
Notice the small things. There are small things about life that you can be grateful for at this moment. The air you are breathing, this is a major one. Breathe in the air and realize being allowed to have air is an amazing feeling. Don’t take this for granted. Also the water you consume be grateful for this as well. This is essential to life.
Step 2
Form a list everyday. Make a list of the things in nature that you are grateful for and gradually provide reasons and feeling why you are grateful for them. As you build this list you will feel very empowered. This gratitude list will help you on you life journey. Remember to put things here you feel grateful for.
Step 3
Be grateful for life. There are many things to be grateful for on the material level. A roof over your head, your car, your clothes etc. But what I want to point out here is there is a second level of gratitude that is more powerful than the material. This second level is being grateful for life. This is being grateful for life experiences, trees, air, friendships, close relationships. These are more powerful because they have a feeling attached to them. This makes it more real and authentic to you and the universe.

Excerpts taken from www.ehow.com
Originally Published on SpiritBlogger’s Blog

The Energy of the Sun

The planetary energy of the Sun is stimulating and warm. It encourages growth and expansion as well as general good feelings all around. It may be used for magick related to the growth of anything; career, family, public influence, wealth, the garden, friendships, love, general abundance, employment opportunities, business. Because the Sun shines down on the whole world, and thus sees everything that happens, the Sun’s planetary energy is occasionally used to find objects as well as protecting us from deception or being “kept in the dark”. Looking at the Sun’s universality in a different way, this energy can be used to find a common thread (we’re all warmed by the same Sun) to encourage new friendships and partnerships and reconciliation where existing ones are threatened.

Many things that correspond to the planetary energy of the Sun also correspond to the elemental energy of Fire.

Healing

The sun is associated with the heart, circulatory system, the spinal cord and the thymus gland.

Solar Minerals

Metal Gold

Crystals/Stones

Yellow, red and particularly bright, shiny crystals and stones tend to correspond to the energy of the Sun. diamond, ruby, chrysolite, yellow topaz, citrine, red garnet, chrysoprase and amber- fossilized tree sap said to contain the energy of the Sun as metabolized by the tree. Corundum and yellow Tiger’s Eye show sparkling designs that remind one of the sun and of course, there is sunstone.

Crystals and metals that correspond to the planetary energy of the Sun can be worn, carried or placed on the body to encourage healing or to draw planetary energies ruled by the sun, such as abundance to the individual. They may also be used to create a gem elixir and ingested, assuming they do not contain toxic materials. Crystals can be placed in a location to draw the desired energies to your home, place of business or vehicle as desired, placed on the altar, held, or gazed upon to enhance energies being raised during spellwork or other focusing and manifesting exercises.

Solar Plants and herbs

Plants that resemble the sun in shape or color, that open during the day and close at night, that follow the sun’s movements during the day, and those plants that are traditionally associated with the winter solstice as well as those that provide winter nourishment when fresh plants are unavailable, such as grains and nuts. Physically, edible Sun plants tend to encourage a feeling of warm satisfaction and medicinal plants affect the heart. sunflower, calendula, marigold, daylily, orange, citron, saffron, pine, mistletoe, rosemary, buttercup, heliotrope, bay laurel, daisy, walnut, acorn, maize, wheat, hops, cloves, cinnamon

Herbs can be incorporated into magick by placing them on the altar in the form of fresh flowers or dried potpourri or incorporated into incense to enhance energies raised during spellwork and ritual of a solar nature. They can also be carried or worn in a pouch or placed in an area to attract these energies. An herbal floor wash will infuse an area with the desired energies, or this may be accomplished via fumigation. Edible plants can be consumed as part of a meal or as part of an elixir or other herbal preparation. Those herbs that are skin-safe can be added to massage oils or fragrance sprays and ritual baths. Whole herbs or essential oils may be used.

*Incense* cinnamon, clove, pine, citrus, Benzoin, Pine, Frankincense, Labdanum, Olibanum

Sun fragrances are generous and, to me, home sweet home types of smells, with the exception of a few, which have “special occasion” feels to me. The sorts of smells that fill a temple, or the house on a day when lots of company is coming.

Days and Holidays

The Winter Solstice is the day most strongly associated with Solar Energy, though it peaks at the Summer Solstice, it declines thereafter.

Sunday is the Sun’s day.

Zodiac Leo is ruled by the sun.

Other Solar Correspondences

Animals Lion, Sparrowhawk, Griffin, hawk

While animal parts are used for magick in many traditions, they can be difficult or impossible to obtain and some animals are endangered, though you may find using feathers and fur of local animals to be feasible, using important bits of animals that aren’t already raised and slaughtered for food isn’t within the reach or moral compass of most modern witches. Using live animals subjects animals to discomfort and fear and is also not recommended. However, images of animals have a long history of use in magic and images of animals are quite easy to obtain as 2D pictures and 3D sculptures. If you are artistic, the very act of creating these images can help you more closely attune to their energy.

Colors

Orange, amber, gold, yellow, red

Many magic-users bring color into their working through their choice of colored candles, altar cloth and other items placed on the altar. If you wish to bring solar energy into your daily life, you may choose corresponding colors for your clothing or even chose paint, curtains and carpet colors to draw solar energy into your space.

Magick Prosperity, wealth, wealth, growth, confidence, clarity, commonality, abundance, truth, harmony, partnerships.

—Witchipedia

Sunday is Ruled by the Sun

Sunday corresponds to the sun, our closest star. This day is full of wonder and all sorts of magical potential for success, wealth, and fame. Sundays are for personal achievements of any kind such as working towards a promotion at your job, seeking fame and wealth, or being acknowledged for a job well done. All of these goals fall under the golden influence of the sun. Some suggestions for Sunday enchantments would include:

Sitting outside at sunrise and calling on the goddess Brigid for illumination and inspiration

Wearing gold jewelry or clothing that is gold or sunshine yellow to pull some color magic into your life

Arranging a few sunflowers in a vase and empowering these “flowers of the sun” for fame and ambition

Gathering up the common marigold flower and scattering it’s petals about to encourage prosperity

Baking up a batch of cinnamon rolls for the family and enchanting them for health and success

Snacking on a solar fruit, the orange, and enjoying the magical boost it brings to your life

The Witches Almanac for Sunday, February 10

Feast of St. Scholastica

Waxing Moon

Moon phase: First Quarter

Moon Sign: Aries

Moon enters Taurus 8:28 pm

Incense: Hyacinth

Color: Orange

Llewellyn’s 2019 Magical Almanac
Charlie Rainbow Wolf

Magickal Work & Associations for Sunday

 Health
 Abundance
 Leadership
 Strength
 Ambition
 Individuality
 Authority
 Hope
 Joy
 Happiness
 Creativity

–A Spell Crafter’s Compendium
Terri Paajanen

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Sunday’s Associations

Taking its name from our closet star, the Sun, Sunday is the best day of the week to work magical involving fathers and other authority figures such as your boss. It is also a good day to work on questions regarding leadership, money, prosperity, and power.

Color: Yellow, gold

Planet: Sun

Deities: Brighid, Helios, Ra, Apollo

Crystals: Quartz, diamond, amber, carnelian

Herbs: Marigold, sunflower, cinnamon

Associations: Success, promotion, fame, wealth, prosperity

–Flying the Hedge
http://www.flyingthehedge.com/2015/05/correspondences-days-of-week.html

On Sunday, February 10, We Celebrate….

Argungu (Nigeria)

YEMAJA

Themes: Providence; Blessing; Luck; Fertility

Symbols: Fish; the Color Blue; the Crescent Moon

About Yemaja: Yemaja, the Nigerian goddess of flowing water, bears a name that literally means “fish mother”! As such, Yemaja generates providence and fertility, especially on the physical plane. In legends she gave birth to eleven deities, the sun, the moon, and two streams of water that formed a lake. In art she’s often shown as a mermaid or a crescent moon, and her favorite color is blue.

To Do Today: The theme for the day is definitely fishy. Not surprisingly, new year festivities in Nigeria mark the beginning of the fishing season. Having a teeming net today portends prosperity for the rest of the season. So, what is it that you hope to catch today? Cast out your spiritual line to Yemaja for help in meeting or exceeding any goal.

To bite into a little luck, follow the example of Nigerian children. They make candies in fish shapes before this event, then dunk for them. The one to retrieve the most gets the most good fortune. Check out your local supermarket’s bulk candy section. Ours carries gummy fish that work very well for this activity. Consider including some type of fish in your menu today (even canned tuna will do the trick). Eat it to internalize good luck and a little of Yemaja’s blessings.

–365 Goddess: A Daily Guide To the Magic and Inspiration of the goddess
Patricia Telesco

The Goddess Book of Days for February 10

Li Chum, “Spring is Here,” in China. Ceremonies cognate to Candlemas occur worldwide throughout the month of February. Also day of Anahit, Ardvi Sura Anahita, Anahita or Anaitis, Persian Goddess of the Moon and Waters. She is Athena, Minerva, Maat, Anath, Metis, Medusa, Oya, Sophia, the Shekinah, and Chokmah.

Goddesses Associated With Sunday

Sunne, Sol, Frau Sonne, Aditi, Igaehindvo, Amaterasu, Arinna, Izanami, Ochumare

–The Goddess Book of Days
Diane Stein

Wicca Book of Days for Sunday, February 10

An ancient African festival marking the beginning of the fishing season and the New Year is celebrated annually on this day by members of the Kebbawa tribe of Nigeria. The ancient gods of their religion are honored and invoked, and traditional fish divinations are performed.

In pre-Christian times, the goddess Anaitis was honored on this day in the country of Persia (now Iran). She was a deity who was said to have possessed great powers over the Moon and the seas.

–The Wicca Book of Days
Gerina Dunwich

Today is Sunday, February 10

Traditionally, Sunday is the first day of the week. It is also known as the Lord’s Day from it original association with the Lord, that is, the Sun God, personified as Helios, Apollo, Ogmios, Mithras, and St. Elia. But in the Northern Tradition, the sun is seen as feminine, personified as the goddess known as Phoebe in East Anglia and Saule in eastern Europe. The sun rules the conscious element of the human being, the ego, the real self, and Sunday is the day on which this conscious power is at its most effective.

Deity: Sol

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Planet: Sun

Tree: Birch

Herb: Snakeroot

Stone: Ruby

Animal: Lion

Element: Fire

Color: Gold

Rune: Sigel

Celtic Tree Month of Luis (Rowan) (January 21 – February 17)

The Runic Half Month of Elhaz (January 28 – February 11)

Goddess of the Month Bridhe (January – February 19)

—The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick

Moon Phase Calendar for February 10

Current Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent

Moon currently in the sign of Aries

Moon in Aries:
The feeling of uncertainty can make you solve problems faster then is natural. Do not rush as if there was a deadline. Try to slow down so that you can decide what you want to do and proceed at your own comfortable pace.

Organs influenced by Aries Moon Sign:
Organs: Head, teeth, tongue, striated muscles, penis, gall bladder, arteries, blood.

These organs are now more sensitive so provide them with extra care.

Surgical operations:
Surgical operations are not recommended during the Waxing Moon

The Sky This Week from February 10 to 17

Two nice planetary conjunctions take place this week, one in the evening sky and the other before dawn, while the Moon remains a star attraction all week.

By Richard Talcott

Sunday, February 10
Mars continues to shine brightly on February evenings. Look for the Red Planet halfway to the zenith in the southwestern sky as darkness falls. The world glows at magnitude 1.0 against the much dimmer stars of Pisces the Fish. Tonight, Mars sits 6° to the right of the waxing crescent Moon. A telescope reveals the planet’s 6″-diameter disk, but you likely won’t see any surface details.

Venus appears brilliant in the southeast before dawn. It reached greatest western elongation in early January and continues to dominate the predawn sky. The inner world shines at magnitude –4.2, nearly 10 times brighter than the second-brightest planet, Jupiter. Venus rises by 4:30 a.m. local time and stands 15° high an hour before the Sun comes up. The planet lies among the background stars of Sagittarius, close to two of the Archer’s finest deep-sky objects. Both this morning and tomorrow morning, open star cluster M25 lies 2° north of Venus and globular cluster M22 resides 3° south of the planet. All three objects fit nicely in the field of 7×50 binoculars. Through a telescope, Venus shows a disk that spans 18″ and appears two-thirds lit.

Monday, February 11
If you grab a telescope and target the Moon this evening, you can watch a few points of light evolve into a prominent letter X. Focus on a spot along the terminator — the dividing line between lunar day and night — almost halfway from the equator to the south pole. Use the twin craters Aliacensis and Werner as guides to the Lunar X, which lies just to their northwest. In the image above, the X is just beginning to show. Although the X is just a chance alignment of light and shadow as the Sun rises over a group of crater walls, it’s fun to see because it triggers our brain’s pattern-recognition ability.

Tuesday, February 12
You can find the First Quarter Moon high in the south as darkness falls, then watch as it sinks toward the western horizon throughout the evening hours. Our satellite officially reaches First Quarter phase at 5:26 p.m. EST. The Moon lies in western Taurus, some 10° south of the Pleiades star cluster (M45).

You can use Mars as a guide to find Uranus through binoculars or a telescope tonight and tomorrow night. Both planets lie on the border between the constellations Pisces the Fish and Aries the Ram. This evening, Mars stands 1.0° north-northwest of its neighbor; tomorrow night, the Red Planet lies 1.1° due north of its neighbor. Both worlds show up nicely through binoculars or a telescope at low power, though only a scope reveals the planets’ disks. Mars measures 5.7″ across while Uranus, despite lying 12 times farther away, spans 3.5″. Neither object shows much, if any, detail, but the ruddy color of Mars contrasts nicely with the blue-green of Uranus.

Wednesday, February 13
The waxing gibbous Moon marches eastward relative to the background stars of Taurus this evening, passing through the conspicuous Hyades star cluster. Although everyone in North America will have wonderful views of our satellite’s journey, those farther east will see Luna centered in the V-shaped cluster shortly after darkness falls. Binoculars should provide the best views of this beautiful encounter.

Thursday, February 14
One of the sky’s most familiar constellations rules January’s sky from dusk until after midnight local time. Orion the Hunter appears conspicuous in the southeast as darkness falls and climbs highest in the south around 8 p.m. It then stands about halfway to the zenith from mid-northern latitudes. The waxing gibbous Moon stands above Orion this evening, while the night sky’s brightest star, Sirius, trails about an hour behind the Hunter.

Friday, February 15
Mercury returns to the evening sky in mid-February. This evening, it appears 5° high in the west-southwest 30 minutes after sunset. It shines at magnitude –1.1, bright enough to show up against the twilight glow. (If you don’t see Mercury right away, binoculars will bring it into view.) A telescope reveals the planet’s disk, which spans 5.6″ and appears nearly full. By the end of February, the innermost planet will be much easier to see as it climbs 11° above the western horizon a half-hour after the Sun goes down.

Saturday, February 16
Jupiter continues to grow more prominent in the southeastern sky before dawn. The giant planet rises around 3 a.m. local time and climbs 20° high by the first hint of twilight. Jupiter gleams at magnitude –2.0, though it still pales in comparison to Venus, which rises 100 minutes after the giant world. A telescope shows Jupiter’s 35″-diameter disk and at least two conspicuous cloud belts as well as the planet’s four bright Galilean satellites. In an unusual alignment, all four moons lie east of the gas giant this morning.

Sunday, February 17
If you thought the midweek conjunction of Mars and Uranus was special, wait until you see Venus and Saturn team up before dawn. The two bright planets lie 1.6° apart this morning and will approach within 1.1° of each other tomorrow. Venus shines at magnitude –4.2, some 80 times brighter than magnitude 0.6 Saturn. If you look carefully, you’ll also see the 3rd-magnitude star Pi (π) Sagittarii between the two. Use your naked eye or binoculars to view the stunning scene.

–Astronomy Magazine

The Lunar Almanac for Sunday, February 10th

Moon Direction: 67.10° ENE↑
Moon Altitude: -21.46°
Moon Distance: 246459 mi
Next Full Moon: Feb 19, 20199:53 am
Next New Moon: Mar 6, 201910:03 am
Next Moonrise: Today9:59 am
Current Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 27.2%

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Lunar Calendar for February 10th

Moon Phase Tonight: Waxing Crescent
First Quarter: Feb 12, 2019 at 4:26 pm
(Next Phase)
New Moon: Feb 4, 2019 at 3:03 pm
(Previous Phase)

–Both Lunar Almanac & Calendar from timeanddate.com

The Solar Almanac for Sunday, February 10th

Sun Direction: 118.93° ESE↑
Sun Altitude: 12.47°
Sun Distance: 91.727 million mi
Next Equinox: Mar 20, 2019 4:58 pm (Vernal)
Sunrise Today: 6:48 am↑ 107° East
Sunset Today: 5:28 pm↑ 253° West
Length of Daylight: 10 hours, 40 minutes

–timeanddate.com

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Solar Lore

In the beginning there was only darkness and people kept bumping into each other. Fox said that people on the other side of the world had plenty of light but were too greedy to share it. Possum went over there to steal a little piece of the light. He found the Sun hanging in a tree, lighting everything up. He took a tiny piece of the Sun and hid it in the fur of his tail. The heat burned the fur off his tail. That is why possums have bald tails. Buzzard tried next. He tried to hide a piece of Sun in the feathers of his head. That is why buzzards have bald heads. Grandmother Spider tried next. She made a clay bowl. Then she spun a web (Milky Way) across the sky reaching to the other side of the world. She snatched up the whole sun in the clay bowl and took it back home to our side of the world.

From The Cherokee Tribe Creation Lore

Preparing You for The Week Ahead: Mars Conjunct Uranus, February 13

Mars Conjunct Uranus 13 February 2019

Mars conjunct Uranus in the natal chart gives exceptional creative talents and a most interesting life. You have an engaging and sexually attractive energy which draws in all kinds of people and all kinds of attention.

Whether at work or play, your motivation, enthusiasm and electric energy can excite, inspire and entertain other people. You thrive on the adrenalin rush you get from pushing the limits. This strong desire for excitement makes you a thrill seeker and sometimes a rebel.

You love the attention you receive for you actions and works. You can actually feed of this recognition and appreciation. Your strong desire to act without restriction can make you a very independent person. A stable family life is possible so long as you can be your eccentric self.

You have strong desires for anything unusual. You may collect rare objects or have a passion for the occult. In following your passions you are not restricted by the rules of a particular culture or religion. You must satisfy your peculiar desires despite the criticism. If you do not use up your incredible stores of energy then unexpected things may happen to you.

Being a rebel and stirring up trouble comes naturally but you must channel this erratic and fiery energy into constructive activities. Use your creative genius to burn up this raw energy and make you feel satisfied.

You may have bursts of extremely potent energy like a volcanic explosion. It could be in a boxing match like Joe Frazier or a guitar solo like Jimmy Page. It can even be a witty and cutting political speech or a writing a poem. Afterwards you need rest to recover from your exhaustion.

Mars represents your goal directed energy. By focusing on your personal and professional goals you can avoid extra negative attention. You may gain popularity and will always create a stir by being so different. Expect to have some nasty critics at times because being controversial is just your style.

Mars Conjunct Uranus Transit
Transiting Mars conjunct Uranus gives a strong urge to break out of any limiting situations in your life. You need change and excitement to spice up your life. However, a tendency to act spontaneously or erratically can cause unwanted surprises that upset your life.

Risk taking is not the best option now, even though you will feel like it. You should still follow your passionate desires and instincts but with self-control and a particular goal in mind. Making and sticking to plans will not work, so there is a narrow path top tread between recklessness and missed opportunity.

The more of this erratic energy you use up on chasing your desires and goals the better. You want to find new and stimulating adventures, work and relationships. In this way, you reduce the risk of unexpected events happening to you.

You can fully express your kinky side now and have some fun with it. You may wear crazy clothes or try something different in the bedroom. Flashes of insight or experimentation could lead to amazing new opportunities in your life.

Mars Conjunct Uranus Dates
26 February 2017
13 February 2019
20 January 20211 August 2022
15 July 2024
4 July 202623 June 2028
15 June 2030
6 June 2032

–Astrology King

A Look At The Stars for February 12 thru February 17

Tuesday February 12
5:26 pm – 1st Quarter Moon at 23 54 trine Pluto increases your emotional sensitivity and psychic perception. You will feel things more powerfully and are likely to be transformed by your intense emotional reactions. Someone is likely to move you deeply and have a strong influence on your life. Intense emotional connections may result in new relationships this weekly horoscope. There would be a strong karmic pull between you and any destiny encounter.

Wednesday February 13
1:20 am – Mars conjunct Uranus at 29 11 from last Saturday to this Saturday gives a strong urge to break out of any limiting situations in your life. You need change and excitement to spice up your life. However, a tendency to act spontaneously or erratically can cause unwanted surprises that upset your life. Risk taking is not the best option now, even though you will feel like it. You should still follow your passionate desires and instincts but with self-control and a particular goal in mind.
4:31 am – Moon enters Gemini

Friday February 15
9:02 am – Moon enters Cancer

Sunday February 17
03:43 am – Venus sextile Neptune from Friday to next Monday arouses your sensual and caring side. This is a good time for passionate romantic encounters. You can enjoy increased sensitivity in sexual relations with your partner, and may discover imaginative ways to increase your erotic pleasure. This is also a good weekly horoscope for dating as your increased magnetic allure will attract a tender and caring person, quite possibly a genuine soul mate or spiritual partner.
10:20 am – Moon enters Leo

–Astrology King