Alacazem 2009.06.04

04 Jun Alacazem 2009.06.04

June 4 to 11, 2009

Visible Planets: Morning: Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter  Evening: Saturn

Full Moon lunation: June 7th @ 12:13 pm @ 17º 07’ Gemini/Sagittarius

“Tibetan Buddhists, shamans around the world, and other spiritual practitioners observe New and Full Moons as windows or portals in time/space, where we can more easily see beyond the constraints of material reality. Veils part, clouds part, new realities are glimpsed as our awareness of higher dimensions expands. The days immediately before a New or Full Moon are especially potent for releasing the physical, emotional and mental blockages that prevent us from perceiving the greater truth of our being. The peak of this Full Moon coincides with Saga Dawa, the Tibetan celebration of the birth, enlightenment and passage of the Buddha, one of many great figures who taught that each of us is a Buddha, a Christ, an expression of the Tao, the Great Spirit, the Cosmos.”
          — Stephanie Austin, The Mountain Astrologer, June/July 2009

As an astrologer, I often wonder whether or not I perceive the world as “cosmic” because I want to. My Mother and Grandmother introduced me to this divine science as a young girl, and it stuck. Over the years, I have been astounded, humbled and awed by the way celestial events coincide with, resonate to and actually constellate what I’m experiencing here on Earth.

The Gemini New Moon on May 24th took place at the same time Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune converged @ 26º Aquarius, ushering in an era of New Age communication, perception and exploration of alternative, spiritual, global and galactic potential and possibilities. It’s all about awareness and awakening, doing it different and traveling an enlightened path. We are being asked to open old wounds and heal them with compassion and loving kindness, recognize the unity in diversity and accept the ultimate reality and comfort of universal brotherhood and sisterhood.

Everywhere I looked, I could see it happening. From Mountain Film in Telluride to Obama’s world stage to my own back yard and daily round, I was – and continue to be – blasted with themes of wounding and healing, international connectedness and finding common ground amongst radically diverse systems of belief, economy and culture. We are being asked to recognize that there simply are no “others.”

Recently I was given a book entitled Comfortable With Uncertainty, written by Pema Chodron, an American Buddhist nun. It’s all about exactly what’s going on for me today – head, heart, body and soul – and, of course synchronistically, what’s being constellated in the cosmos. I’m amazed today at how the Universe delivers exactly what I need, when I need it. And discovering that this week’s Full Moon coincides with Saga Dawa – the Tibetan celebration of the Buddha – after I have just opened my heart to the Buddha’s path, puts icing on an already delightful, delicious cake. Light the candles and dance in starlight, what can I say? It’s cosmic!

Aries (Mar. 21-Apr.19)
As the Gemini lunar cycle comes to fruition in fellow fire-sign Sagittarius, connect with your inner god and goddess. Discover the Buddha, Christ, Great Spirit and Cosmos within. Your ability to understand and experience the “as above, so below” dictum is heightened as you follow natural law and explore the magical in the mundane. Look for it.

Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20)
It’s time to trust your inner guidance and take a leap of faith – something the pragmatic, practical Bull doesn’t especially like or endorse. This week, however, you see and experience the miraculous – it’s hard to believe your eyes! New frontiers and thresholds await those willing to journey roads previously unexplored. Pack your bags and prepare for travel!

Gemini (May 21-June 21)
The Gemini lunar cycle comes to fruition on June 7th and marks both a turning point and milestone for the Twins. The mysterious and unexplainable loom upon the horizon as you see the major changes, additions and expansions coming in your most important relationships and commitments. Shift perception and change reality. The time is now.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Lunar light illuminates issues of health and service for Moonchildren. Are you taking good care of your body and nurturing your spirit? Growth is essential to well-being and we must feel progress to feel good about ourselves. Practice the art of humility and cultivate gratitude in your daily round. Lend a hand, give from the heart and heal the wounds with love.

Leo (July 23-Aug.22)
Full Moon energy shimmers rays of love and light in to your heart and soul as you see the bigger picture and understand the necessity of diversity. It’s time to make peace with the world and accept life on life’s terms. Do the best you can and work on fixing you instead of them. Sagittarian generosity and Aquarian equality are allies. Be cool, be kind.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep.22)
The Gemini/Sagittarius polarity of this week’s Full Moon requires self-discipline, structure and realistic approaches to both the relationships and circumstances in which you find yourself. Long-time-coming change is necessary and it’s high time you took it seriously. Self-nurture via positive thinking and affirmations, but pursue a course of action. Stay on task.
 
Libra (Sep. 23-Oct.22)
Mars and Venus in Taurus encourage intimacy and confidence in romance and finance. Take action regarding investment, and whether it’s time or money, consider true value and pure intention. Utilize personal creative resources and talents to enhance wealth and improve spiritual health. Think new thoughts, be impeccable with your word and experience magic.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22)
Discover just how efficient and effective you are this week, as the Moon grows full in your solar 2nd house of self-sufficient action and self-contained experience. Others see you as capable and competent when you take care of business and stand secure in your own self-worth. A safe haven and stable environment is essential to mental, emotional health and happiness. Stay the course.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 20)
The Moon comes to fruition in Sagittarius on June 7th and stars dance.  Enthusiasm, expansion, generosity, discovery, exploration and fun are favored – just don’t forget you’re human! The gods of antiquity felt hubris was the most grave and dastardly of all sins and behaviors – you play, you pay! Cultivate humility and maintain healthy boundaries.

Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 19)
This month’s lunar fruition takes place in your solar 12th house of spiritual, ethereal realities and out-of-body experience. Tap in to the Divine and go with the flow. Happiness is an inside job, but we can always use a little help from Mother Nature. Immerse yourself in natural environments and quiet, peaceful surroundings – walk in beauty.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Friends and lovers, lovers and friends – it’s time to get out and be with people you enjoy. Take a trip and explore the world outside your door. Inspiration comes in strange and unusual ways – discover places you’ve never been or return to places that intrigued once you. The universe is a place of unlimited potential and possibility – think big and live free!

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
Balancing home and family with goals and career may be a challenge, or at least an issue, as lunar light illuminates past, present and future professional paths. Take it all in and relax in the process. Intuit direction and feel your feelings. You know exactly where you want to go and how you want to get there. Trust your inner knowing as you embrace the now.