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December 07
First, an apology for not getting this
out sooner, but the qualification is that I find myself needing
a looser structure for this work while tightening down other
areas. Pardon the inconvenience, but I’ve found that things
happen when they need to.
Introductory Material:
As we move into December a long, related wash of planetary
activity is finally coming to a close. Since the last days of
August, 2 eclipses have been accompanied by the stationing of
Pluto, Chiron, Neptune, Mars, and Uranus, with a Mercury
retrograde thrown in. The final punctuation mark comes with the
station of Saturn, on December 19, just preceding the Winter
Solstice.
*Just as a reminder, the station of a planet occurs when a
heavenly body of our solar system slows down in its orbital
speed and, from our perspective on Earth, stops and changes
direction, either from direct motion to retrograde motion, or
vise versa. At such times we usually observe social, political,
and psychological currents shifting (in a manner correspondent
to the nature of the planet, or planets, in question), and as
well oftentimes it is possible to predict events around the
stationing of planets.
This string of electromagnetic charges, each bringing increasing
intensity, can be likened unto a long, building pulse of cosmic
energy, and it is my opinion that this pulse is commensurate to
a significant level change in consciousness for all of humanity
on the planet. Of course, what we do with it is up to us as
individuals and groups.
At this time I need to emphasize, in no uncertain terms, that we
find ourselves at one of the most critical junctures of human
history. Why? Because there will be 3, or possibly 4, more of
these pulses leading up to what amounts to an impending
truncation in our evolutionary development as a species on the
planet. The well-worn expression “quantum leap” is accurate
enough to convey what is on the horizon for us in about two
years.
As individuals or groups, we may use these pulses to surge
forward in consciousness in preparation for the massive changes
ahead of us. There are, though, other choices- this being a
“free will zone”. Many will go on about their lives- unaware, or
in denial, that any kind of alteration of reality is occurring.
There is plenty of propaganda and enough “material opiate” to
keep uncounted millions busy.
As we are well aware, there is a highly polarizing force that is
actively attempting to arrest any forward movement in human, or
any other, growth and evolution. Hence I have previously
mentioned the “Y” in our development. It is imperative we no
longer focus on the polarizing force of those playing role of
“shadow”. It is only important that we notice that them
mirroring our own inner fear and resistance. Then, with
acceptance that this is indeed where we are at in the process of
our evolution, no matter how fearsome and/or ridiculous it may
appear, we have the power of choice to embrace a sane and loving
paradigm.
Between now and the end of 2009 and on into 2010 this dark
reflection will only increase in horrific magnitude until we
finally release it by creating a substantially significant
energetic percentage to turn the tides. Sort of a “hundredth
monkey” kind of thing.
It would be inaccurate to envision this turning as “winning”. It
is best to release competitive pictures. Just look at it as
successfully creating viable, healthy alternatives.
Such an approach to life, the commitment to consciousness, takes
an enormous amount of conviction and spiritual strength. What it
requires, at this point in time, is a removal of all resisting
energy from what we fear, be it an impending invasion of Iran or
a perceived inability to control personal finances. Then there
can be a positive refocusing of vital, co-creative energy into
what is truly desired. Peace. Abundance. Love. Harmony.
Equality. Connection.
Planetary aspects and transits of a very radical nature await
us. The triple conjunction (stellium) in Aquarius of Jupiter,
Chiron, and Neptune. An intensely significant opposition of
Saturn and Uranus moves to the forefront of our experience in
October, 2008, for the duration of over a year. And here is
something else I’ll be focusing on quite a bit as time passes:
all three outer planets, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, with the
addition of Chiron, changing Astrological Signs within three
years- beginning in February of 2008 and completing in April of
2011.
This radical configuring of the stars is actually reflecting our
inner desire for growth in awareness. There is a collective
yearning for a better way of living. Even those of a
conservative, reactionary ilk are being drawn to the possibility
of a better life, if only on subconscious levels. They have the
greatest fear of the unknown. Even though they look at what
isn’t working with bleary eyed worship, way deep inside everyone
wants the experience of loving connection.
The current status quo is cold, calculated abusiveness:
denial-ridden, judgment-oriented, fearful, controlling,
dishonest, and murderous, extending into heartless genocide. No
actual human being wants to live like this. But abusers have
great difficulty facing their abuse, just like homophobes will
do just about anything not to face their latent homosexual
tendencies.
But enough! Let us be aware of what we have created through many
lifetimes of struggle and growth. Taking responsibility and
dropping blame allows a more compassionate stance. The
aggressive stellar positionings point us toward becoming the
“star potential” that we really are!
Current Astrology:
As we near completion of the current pulse, the predominant
lesson which seems to be emerging has to do with reducing
dependence upon external circumstances as a means to maintaining
emotional equilibrium and a general sense of well-being. I’m not
saying we all need to do with less in our lives. I am saying it
is an appropriate time be aware of the quality of “havingness”
we are experiencing. Pay particular attention to the mind’s
projections. Abundance, for example, is a state of being
independent of what the mind might thinks it needs to be
abundant.
We do not need to have things happen exactly according to what
the mind is projecting in order to feel happiness, security, or
a sense of well-being. For example, I am learning to be okay
whether or not Bush and Cheney are impeached.
The Saturn station on the 19th of December punctuates this surge
of difficult learning with a note of heaviness on the holidays.
Saturn’s first station in Virgo points to the responsibility we
have towards helpful healing of ourselves and others. By not
allowing the projections of the mind rule our lives, we heal
ourselves. Getting used to the fact that we cannot seek resolve
outside ourselves will empower us.
One secret I’d like to share about the holidays this month would
be to look inside to see where we can do the most good. Planning
a holiday shindig for a million people even though we feel like
having an intimate, uncomplicated time might not be the best
thing. If we all take responsibility from “inside-out,” then
what occurs will be natural and unforced.
There is a Jupiter/Pluto conjunction this month on the 11th.
This points to the individual and collective growth and learning
we have accumulated since Pluto moved into Sagittarius in 1995.
I’m not sure this aspect will generate any significant events,
but it might benefit us to note cultural, political, and legal
shiftings during this 12 year time period (we’ve come a long
way, haven’t we?). Also, international relationships would be
worthy of objective scrutiny. It is interesting to note the
revelation of the National Intelligence Estimate concerning
Iran’s status in nuclear development came out under this
planetary influence.
Following the Saturn station, an
energetically charged Full Moon falls on the 24th of the month.
A retrograding Mars conjuncts the Cancer Moon, while Mercury and
Jupiter conjunct the Capricorn Sun, hence creating a loaded
opposition of energies. We are likely to notice some tension
between the home and family and profession and community. It
would be beneficial to find some healthy balance between those
areas to get us through Christmas Eve and the holidays in
general. Another battle might be between practicality and
sentimentality. Fighting to get our way could be significantly
less effectual than checking with our inner child and then
peacefully conferring with family members and friends.
January and February will pass with no planetary stations except
a Mercury retrograde beginning on the 19th of the latter month.
So we have a good in-between time to be used for establishing
positive inner focus and freshly directed toward our goals.
There are, however, two eclipses during February and, as I
mentioned earlier, Pluto initiates its transition into the sign
of Capricorn. I expect we shall witness significant political
news in the second month of 2008, and it may or may not be what
we want to hear. Our main concern, however, should be using
conscious co-creation to raise our vibration to the new
frequencies becoming available to us.
October 07
Last
month I wrote about a huge “Y” in the course of the evolution of
humanity on this planet. I mentioned that we would likely
be feeling a sense of separation from others who do not share
our vision. A sad but inevitable reality. This month
I am raising the bar in consciousness to challenge us to go a
step further.
Allow me
to suggest that we not stop with the “energetic release” (which
does not imply abandonment, just a detachment from their
projections about you and their world in general) of family,
friends, and all others who are not committed to compatible
goals in spiritual awareness. From this month and
henceforth our pet projects are to come into scrutiny as to
their sustainability within the scope of our lives. “Pet
projects” is an interesting turn of phrase because our endeavors
are mainly “projections” from our consciousness into reality.
It is time to discover whether what we are projecting is worth
the time and energy.
Hence the
“Y” goes from external divisions inward towards the “true Self”.
What part(s) of the Self are truly the most essential?
Perhaps it is time we stop energetically feeding what is no
longer needed and what does not represent what we truly desire.
What we might discover is a huge reservoir of creative energy
that was being wasted. This kind of waste can be both a
drain and a creativity block.
There is
a new vibration, or frequency, becoming more and more present
which makes conscious co-creation increasingly viable.
This frequency is being introduced by way of what I’d term
“pulses,” for lack of a better word, occurring approximately
twice annually (each release extending over a period of 3-4
months). We can become more in touch with the new
frequency by noticing an increasing lack of “delay time” between
any decision to manifest something and its actual manifestation.
Whether we are manifesting in the positive or the negative- what
we desire, or what we do not desire- is not the point. The
point is to be aware that it is happening- at lightning speed.
Our fears, or our true dreams, big as life.
If we
manifest blockages (what we seemingly did not ask for) it is
really okay because that points to an energetic inconsistency
between (our) vibration and Source energy. This is a gift
if we only accept it. Then we may utilize (and thereby
transform) the block by removing our (negative) attentive focus
from whatever it was we didn’t want. It is of utmost
importance to become aware that extra-rapid manifestation is now
the norm; it is proof of the new times we are entering.
More and
more, it is becoming not only useless but counterproductive to
rail at what is disturbing. The broadest spectrum of life
experience possible is to be under scrutiny: from world politics
to the most minute of everyday personal issues. If we
remove our negative attention and turn the focus to what we
desire from a Soul level we will utterly transform our
realities. The new frequency requires this sort of
approach to life, and we still have a couple of years to engage
in the process of co-creative experimentation and learning.
After 2009-10, the quantum leap will have been made, and I’m not
sure I can say what will be available because the paradigm(s)
will have shifted.
Astrology:
October
features three stationing planets. Mercury will go
retrograde on the 12th, Chiron will go direct on the
19th, and Neptune will go direct on the 31st.
Both Chiron and Neptune are traversing the sign of Aquarius,
while Mercury transits the sign of Scorpio. These three
shifting forces, along with Mars and Uranus stationing in
November, and Saturn going retrograde in December in concert
with the Jupiter/Pluto conjunction, are all part of the current
pulse in consciousness sweeping humanity.
Mercury is
the planet of communication, thinking, and connecting (among
other things). Since Scorpio is the sign of hidden things
and secrets, this retrograde implies a search to uncover hidden
truths (or falsehoods) which, once discovered, might allow for a
successful new focus. Communication, for several weeks,
probably will not focus upon the lighter subjects, and
sweetness will not be the major emphasis. Deep honesty is
the best way to go; it just might be cathartic!
Mercury
actually stations (changes direction and focus) on a square
(difficult angle) to an also stationing Chiron. Since
Chiron is the Wounded Healer, and Aquarius is the sign of
“enlightened change,” the phrase, ‘The truth shall set ye free,”
becomes especially meaningful during October. The search
for hidden agendas may not even be conscious; stuff could just
pop out of nowhere, so watch out!
The Chiron
station is representative of any kind of healing, especially
concerning inner knowingness, and possibilities for transforming
long time issues open up in October. The latter part of
the month is the most potent. I suggest getting psychic
readings, energy work, massage, or other forms of counseling and
help to make the most of this time.
Already
Esther and I have been feeling the negative aspects of the
ensuing Neptune station. An underlying sense of
unease and a creeping in of some confusion have come to our
attention, in our lives as well as clients, friends. and
acquaintances. Let me give a reminder that spiritual
freedom from worries, fears, disillusions, malcontent, and
tendencies toward negative projections into current and future
events is the ultimate intention of Neptune’s sojourn through
the sign of Aquarius. We are doing our best to be kind to
ourselves as we face an inward need for change. Dissolving
the worst so the best can happen, so we can co-create out of
spiritual knowingness and trust- a universal issue this month
and on into November.
Halloween aside, a lot of creepy stuff can come up this
month. Saturn, now firmly into the healing sign of Virgo,
says we must work hard to overcome negativity. Helping
others can help us help ourselves.
It’s all
about learning how creative consciousness operates.
Acceptance of what is past, and what is, is the key to
transformation and transcendence. We have to have
compassion for ourselves and others; after all, we have been
operating on limited information. For those who have life
partners, be kind and tolerant and patient. For those who
are on your own, for the present, find ways to nurture
yourselves; you are not really alone, and never are.
The Full
Moon in early Taurus on the 26th is a good time to
experience a sense of “havingness”. This is a harvest
moon, and we should all take time to acknowledge our life on the
planet as a blessing. Try to focus on the positive in
life; there is so much that can be perceived as evil- it’s a
good time to let all that go. Even in the spacey Neptune
station we should endeavor to connect with our “grounding
cords”. Making sure we are connected in a healing way to
Mother Earth can only be helpful.
The
otherworldly feeling of the Neptune station should wear off a
few days into November. Then things will begin to
energize. Mercury goes back direct on the 2nd,
so there is a shift that could be seen as a balancing of
energies. Mars stations on the 12th in Cancer,
so prepare to rev up the emotional engines and move toward
making something right.
The month
of November is definitely more energetic (in quality) than
October. Uranus stations in the sign of Pisces later on in
the month on the 24th. Now halfway through that
sign, Uranus is not nearly through shaking up our belief
systems. Humanity’s lack of belief in itself as a positive
force is being exposed. Governments and religions have
been more than willing to reflect our worst fears about
ourselves back to us. Look to November as a time of
mobilization, if in its incipience, toward creating a more
positive self image, individually and collectively.
I
probably won’t write again until mid-November, so until then
seek to discover your “healing truths”.
Sincerely,
Joshua
Hayward
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September 07
As we approach
September of 2007 it would benefit us to be aware of the coming
“reality shift”. This Autumn presents another series of
challenges intended to push along the envelope of human
consciousness. There will be two basic responses.
Many people will go on, or attempt to go on, as before, ignoring
the world changing around them. Others of us will endeavor
to change our focus deeper to the Soul Level as we continue to
learn to make our choices from an inner perspective. Many
people of the world will keep trudging on with the same rigid
belief structures, while others of us will perceive the need to
evolve our values and moral orientations to the truths we
discover awakening within us. A large base of humanity
will continue to cling to religion and “faith-oriented”
practice, while a growing segment of people all over the Earth
will be reaching out to spirituality and inner knowingness as a
path through the vastness and intensity of life on Earth.
What I am
describing here is a huge “Y” in the evolutionary course of
humanity. The peoples of the world will not be moving
together as One during the initial Quickening of the Aquarian
Age. To me, this is a sad truth. Indeed, when I
think back upon the visions of an enlightened future that
touched me long ago as a youth, I have to fight through feelings
of disillusionment. I have to think we have just not
gotten there yet.
But this is what I
see, for now: we are all becoming the creations of our held
beliefs and expressions of our inner knowingness. We are
becoming what we project as true, and our outer lives, more and
more, are manifesting as realized reflections of what we are
creating with our thought forms, individually and collectively.
I am discovering an
exhilarating freedom and a rising joy filling my experience as I
embrace what I call my causal nature. While I do not wish
to project my reality upon anyone else, I will indeed share what
I am learning. Knowing I have the powerful ability of
choice within my experience, and developing an energetic
awareness to utilize creative self-expression wisely, makes all
the difference in an increasingly difficult world.
Many will choose to
join myself and others who resonate with the new frequencies,
while many, many others will not. For those of us who do
vibrate to conscious co-creation, or the more popular term, “the
law of attraction,” it can be a compassionate act to release
(energetically) from our experience all that does not vibrate
with us.
This Fall, and
increasingly so in the future, those of both sides of the coin
will be charged by energies present to let go of people, and
situations as well, that are not supportive of the directions we
are being called to take. We would do well to remember
that there is no separation, ultimately. Those we love
will always be connected to us, but we are being called to be
firm in standing by our choices. At this time absolute
integrity in choice is critically important, with scarce room
for sentimentality. Economy of motion and action is
required; no need to make a big scene- just move.
The Saturn/Neptune
opposition is finally pulling apart now, but it left us with an
intense vibrational frequency in which we must live. Our
creations will become more and more real- every day. In
other words, what we fear and resist will manifest quicker and
with more intensity. Also, what we truly desire, our joy
and our bliss, will also manifest with startling alacrity and
measure. It is a stepped up frequency, and how we decide
to experience life at these levels is up to us.
Hence the “Y”.
Humanity is going in two basic directions, forward or backward.
Religion and fear-based control is the old; Spirituality and
courageous inner directedness is the new. It does not
matter what we choose, but choose we must, and this applies to
all areas of life. Neptune says to spiritually surrender
to what we find we cannot control at any rate. Saturn says
to apply our energies with diligence where can make a difference
for ourselves and others.
The two groups of
humanity will be producing two quite different kinds of mass
experience. This will necessarily happen; it is already
set in motion. It is a mistake to think we can control
what is about to happen. We are, however, quite capable of
choosing how we will experience the apocalyptic events
quickening along our time line.
I have said before
in previous issues that humanity is moving to a critical
juncture which will occur during the latter part of 2009 and the
beginning of 2010. September through December of the
current year represents yet another intense “reality shift”
along the path toward that
Quantum Leap
we’ll take in a
couple of years. I suggest we all take steps to insure
that we enjoy the ride, like releasing all attachments, focusing
on acceptance rather than resistance, and gently persisting with
what our Souls desire.
After proofreading
this issue Esther informed me- when I asked her what she
thought- that my usual sense of humor was inexplicably absent.
I concur. Partly due to my current mood- I am a Cancer,
after all, and partly due to the serious nature of the message
I’m offering, my rapier wit has temporarily fled me.
Sorry, I’m sure I’ll lighten up forthwith.
We move into
September directly after the first of two eclipses with a Pluto
station on the 7th and the second eclipse on the 11th.
Brisk planetary activity will continue in October with the
stationing of Mercury, Chiron, and Neptune. In November,
both Mars and Uranus will station, and in December a significant
conjunction of Jupiter and Pluto will occur, along with the
first station of Saturn within the sign of Virgo.
I see the two
eclipses as basically laying down a plan, or an intention, for
the following six months. Likewise, February of 2008 will
provide a separate, but continued, theme for the next six
months. But let me stay with what is at hand, for there is
plenty to absorb.
As I just stated,
the energy of the eclipses of August 28 and September 11 (yeah,
that’s right, Sept. 11!) will play out over a long term period.
That being said, it is not as if September won’t be an active
month. With a Pluto station sandwiched in-between these
Lunar/Solar events, we should witness a few things beginning to
pop.
In both eclipses
the energy points toward a revolutionary breaking away from
limiting and dangerous belief structures. There is a
challenge to overcome fear and to do what it takes to move
toward what would be helpful and healing. Both events
point to personal and transpersonal levels of experience.
In the Lunar event
of the 28th, literally every planet fell into a Grand
Square formation. All oppositions and squares, meaning a
highly charged, volatile situation with the Sun an Saturn lining
up on the South Node of the Moon and the Moon and Uranus falling
on the North Node of the Moon. Square to that “destiny
line” were Mars on one side and Jupiter and Pluto on the other.
The Solar event of the 11th lays out quite similarly.
No need to complicate things with detailed explications (as I
sometimes do). I’ll just give the basic scoop.
Yes, the
intricacies here are complex, but it is not difficult to
envision horrendous struggle and thinly veiled recrimination.
The energies of the squares (and oppositions) are pulling and
rending at each other; it is an intense conflict between
Darkness and Light. It is up to us, as individuals and
groups, to determine what we hold to be dark or light. I
do not presume to project my determinations upon anyone.
My readers already know where I stand, at least politically.
I think it is best
not to stand in resistance to what we determine to be false, or
out of alignment, but to choose to align with what we determine
to be our truth and our desired direction would be preferable.
In this way we may operate outside the conflagration. For
instance, it is more effective to be Pro-Peace than to be
Anti-War.
I am not suggesting
we reject friends and family members (or whoever and whatever)
and banish them forever from our lives. We may, however,
remove ourselves energetically and emotionally from their fields
if we deem it necessary. We do not know what will happen
in the future; things may shift again. But for now we must
have the courage to act for ourselves if, of course, we desire
to move forward into Aquarius.
From here on I
envision huge continued conflict within the US Government about
the continuation of the
Iraq occupation, beyond the scope of what we’ve seen so
far. Also, the battle about the Justice Dept. concerning
the firing and appointment of judges, along with the whole mess
about domestic spying has not even gotten started yet. In
effect, it is the thorough corruption of our government that is
at issue.
Another thing to
keep in mind would be Mars conjuncting the cusp of the US 7th
house (foreign relations) during the 1st
eclipse. On top of that, Mars conjuncts the US Mars during
the second eclipse. Both are very war-like positions, and
they are being further intensified by other planets in the
geometrical configurations.
Saturn is on a
conjunction to the South Node (past karma) during both eclipses,
and this indicates the powers that be desperately hanging onto
their claim to world domination. I foresee close to two
years worth of karmic battle. Whether this adds up
to impeachment or not remains to be seen, but this Fall look for
events to zero in on hitherto unimaginable heights of
dividedness.
The darkness/light
theme is enhanced by the aforementioned Pluto station of
September 7. Since we should include around 10 days on
either side of the exact day, we are already in it.
Anything could happen, so be prepared.
Which brings me to
a concluding theme for this issue. Many of us are already
in touch with the fact that the world in which we live is
actually “maya,” or illusion. The eastern spiritual
disciplines tell us not to be attached to what is not real.
Now, and in the days to come, we would do well to remember our
outer experience is maya. If we focus on playing with
co-creating, using the law of attraction, and healing our
blockages in the creative flow, then we will fare well, no
matter what happens.
All of what I have
mentioned, and more, is supposed to happen. We need to
trust that we are perfectly on track in all things. We can
help out by being true to ourselves and maintaining integrity
within our own vibrations.
Trustfully Yours,
Joshua Hayward,
Co-Director of LSI
July/August 07
First,
a correction:
In the last
issue almost all of you were informed that Cindy Crawford had
retired from the peace movement. Of course, I meant Cindy
Sheehan, and I’m sure all of you figured that out. Still, I feel
I should set the record straight. A little humor never hurts.
One reader suggested a “Freudian slip” to be the underlying
cause, and I cannot argue, although another significant point is
Sheehan’s Camp Casey’s location in “Crawford,” Texas. And I know
you were only laughing at me, not with me, right?
It turns out Cindy is back; she is going to march (hike) from
Georgia to Washington, DC. Fare you well, my friend, and hope
you had a good, if brief, vacation. I, too, return to the scene,
if only for a momentary interlude…
One
last chance?
My attitude of late has been: “Wake me up when impeachment
begins”. The illusion we falsely perceive as reality is only a
dream, anyway. Before Bush, the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and
the subsequent passing of the Patriot Act, followed by the
invasion of Iraq, I had weaned myself off of world politics, and
indulgence in seriousness- due to excessive belief in
externalized “reality”- had become a thing of the past.
Mostly.
Then I became ensnared once again. As did many of you, I’m sure,
the stolen election of 2000 caught me by surprise. But I
thought, “What the hell,” until the neocons got rolling. Then I
got hooked by fear and outrage. My compassion for humanity and
my love for the planet served as hooks. Some dark, unresolved
fear and anger reeled me in, and I resumed my old role of the
1960’s and ‘70’s as revolutionary and savior. The costume still
fit, and my place on stage had been reserved.
Again and again, I relearn the lesson: Astrology only presents
the energetic doorways as opportunities. You can lead the horse
of humanity to the trough, but as for the drinking part…?
So here we go again. Bush has refused to supply the documents
subpoenaed by Congress concerning the firings of federal
prosecutors. This is the advent for the showdown we have awaited
for many years.
Anticlimax, or an epiphany? Anti-Christ or anathema?
Here’s the bait- shall I be lured to strike? How about you?
No, I’ll not be drawn from my Center, but it seems to me that
the final chance has arisen to do some healing on our
governmental structures by way of impeachment. Does Bush have
the legal right to defy Congressional subpoena? He has made a
career of circumventing US law and the Constitution, and now,
finally, he could meet his Waterloo (Watergate?).
Let’s not hold our collective breath. We may, however,
anticipate a reflection of what we have been co-creating.
Let us recall that transformation follows death.
The Astrological aspects of transit for this Fall will likely
reveal an unfolding direction for our society. During the last
seven years we have discovered how long these things take to
play out, usually without a shred of satisfaction for
progressives who desire positive change.
Just what kind of death remains to be seen, but the (perhaps
formerly) separate branches of the US Government are (seemingly)
set on a collision course. This political demolition derby
should begin to rev up this September and build to a shattering
climax toward the end of 2007.
And then, Federal Court will lead to impeachment, or not.
Let us endeavor to remember that what we resist will persist.
Just a thought.
Another thought is to wish Scooter Libby a continued charmed
life in his chosen role as a forgiven flunky. Hope you and Ollie
North enjoy having drinks and reminiscing about parallel
felonious moments serving your Presidents.
The clunky lack of subtlety in Bush’s commutation of Libby’s
prison sentence cannot help but add an extra helping of karma to
be heaped on the President’s parade when the doo-doo and the fan
are introduced.
And now, the news:
July crash lands upon us with ten days of Mercury’s latest
retrograde. Personally, I’ll be glad to see the end of that, but
be that as it may, the problems that have arisen for us are all
healing themselves and were issues which needed attention at any
rate. Check to see if that is true for yourself as well. After
the 10th of the month, things will return to the normal sort of
insanity.
Presently, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto are all in
retrograde along with Mercury. The internalizing of many lessons
is upon us. In fact, I see this summer as a fertile time to work
on issues which arose during the winter and the spring. Of
course, this processing can be done during vacations and
playing. All this retrograding energy is highly magnetic, and it
is as if solutions are being pulled to us.
Another possible scenario could be encountering our
(unconscious) resistance to not receiving what we desire being
mirrored back to us through delays and detours. My suggestion is
not to take this kind of reflection as a rejection or a failure.
Instead, take the reflection as a sign of readiness for
empowerment. Let’s keep our eyes on the road but be mindful of
what we are experiencing. If roadblocks throw themselves at us,
we should see this as a positive sign that we getting closer to
core solutions. Be encouraged, not dismayed. We should be
willing to look at our lives as wounded healers as well as a
creators. It is absolutely true that we embody both of these
archetypes.
The process of Dynamic Mind, Creative Heart energetically
integrates the archetypes of the conscious co-creator and the
wounded healer through a transformative alchemy which can truly
be life-changing. Where our creative energies are either blocked
or not flowing smoothly is an area where the Wounded Healer can
operate in a very beneficial manner. For a more detailed
explanation of this process, use the contact info below.
Late in the month of July a rare station of the planet Venus
comes in the sign of Virgo. Venus will then retrograde back into
Leo and eventually station again to go direct in early
September, this time on a sextile to Mars. The planet of Love
will return to early Virgo where it originally stationed on
October 12th, just as- you guessed it- Mercury goes retrograde
again. But I’m getting ahead of myself. We are just getting out
of a current Mercury retrograde, and I don’t want to get going
on another one.
One aspect of life to be aware of during the Venus retrograde is
our relationship with what we do as work. Do we love what we do,
or not? Another angle is creativity (Leo). We have a couple of
months here to be imaginative in our work. If things feel dull,
it is probably a result of lack of imagination. We need a
balance between detail and creative flow.
For those of us who wish learn more about art, perhaps to take
classes in plastic arts or art appreciation, August and
September would be the perfect time.
The sextile to Mars combines action with inspiration and vision.
Since Mars is in the sign of Gemini at the time the mind will be
free and flexible, so action should be relatively unfettered.
On the 29th of July comes a Full Moon in early Aquarius, and on
the following days Mars pulls into a square aspect to Saturn,
from Taurus to Leo. Also at this time Saturn is coming into a
sextile to Pluto in another heavenly transit, from late Taurus
to late Sagittarius. These configurations seem to me to be a
complex admixture of energies and difficult to read.
On the 7th on August, still close enough to be in the mix with
these confusing energies just mentioned, Jupiter stations to go
direct early in the sign of Sagittarius, on a wide trine to
Mercury in Leo. In and of itself, this event would be beneficial
for magical thinking, for getting breakthroughs and using the
info by sending intentions back out to the Universe.
Coming on the back end of the Full Moon and the other stated
aspects, though, I wonder if there might be a huge logjam which
the Jupiter station begins to break apart. This could all be
about putting inspiration and detailed focus to work, again what
I see as the theme of the Venus retrograde.
Do not be surprised by any frustrations which arise in late July
and early August. It seems as if a release (and a relief) comes
with the Jupiter station. Much will be learned, especially if we
pay attention to the Wounded Healer’s relationship to the
Conscious Co-Creator. These two archetypes (Chiron and Pluto)
came to terms with each other during a conjunction during the
year 2000. Chiron emerged from Hades at this time and regained a
powerful working relationship with humanity. The Enlightened
Centaur is available to help us break though our disappointments
to create the lives our Souls truly desire.
A crucially important Lunar Eclipse occurs late in August which,
along with other important planetary aspects, will begin to turn
the course of humanity ever closer to the tipping point in our
history I predict for the latter part of 2009 and the beginning
of 2010. My next column will ensue just before that time. Until
then, stay open, and don’t lose your sense of humor.
Yours in Smiles
,
Joshua Hayward, Co-Director of LSI;
March 2007
As we enter the month of March,
2007, we need to be prepared for some sudden changes in our
reality as individuals, communities, and as a country. Planetary
activity is gearing up for accelerated change. For the last
couple of months growth has come mostly from inner motivation,
but that is about to shift. While all external events somehow
reflect the state of our inner being, the following few weeks
will make it seem as if we need to transform our lives in order
to respond to a changing world.
Beginning last Fall, 2006, and perhaps even the previous Spring,
2006, we entered a specific time frame which will extend
approximately through the first half of 2010. If we were to look
from a distance, as if through a window of time/space, we would
witness our collective selves bravely seeking creative choices
to safely direct our transition into the Aquarian Times.
In previous articles I have foreshadowed this period of time as
one of the most significant segments in human history
(her-story). We have some collective decisions to make as to how
we are to continue as a species, and we would do well to make
them soon.
For instance, global warming is not something to be addressed on
down the line in the future. Ask the Inuit tribes of Alaska and
Canada who stand to lose their way of life within the next
generation if climate change is not slowed or reversed. Another
fundamental global issue, though one that doesn’t receive much
air time anymore, perhaps due to religious implications, is
overpopulation. With billions too many people to achieve social
or ecological sustainability on the planet, coupled with radical
climate change seriously threatening us with forced demographic
alteration (hello, New Orleans!), I would say some pro-active
initiatives coming within the next two or three years are in
order.
These are only a couple of interwoven issues, and everyone knows
there are many more requiring immediate attention. But our
so-called leaders, along with a significant enough segment of
the world’s (particularly the US) population, seem to hold to
beliefs that the current forums will eventually prevail over any
inconvenient dilemmas. A disturbing example of non-motivation I
have observed since January 1st is that not enough Democrats in
Congress seem not to feel a sense of urgency around obviously
dire circumstances.
I do.
I stand in firm conviction that time frame to which I refer is
critical. We are on the very verge of discovering the true
nature of human experience on the planet and in the cosmos,
which is the blessing we have been building towards for many
eons. Awareness of the Law of Attraction and attunement to
conscious co-creation are on society’s horizon, yet we remain
mired in the crumbling remnants of what used to be. The problem
is fear of and resistance to the necessary change, propagated by
the leaders of government and religion, and believed by those
who follow seemingly by default choice.
I can say with certainty that nothing may prevent the desired
changes if we without fear do not allow it. We as individuals
and groups have more power than we are aware of. Remember that
relentless public pressure resulted in stopping the Vietnam War.
I only say this to remind people who care about people to be
prepared in these times to embrace the highest good as never
before.
That being said, let me get back to the astrology of March. I’ll
need to discuss April as well for reasons which will become
obvious.
Two eclipses will occur in March, and two planets will station
(change direction). The Total Lunar Eclipse falls on March 3, in
the afternoon, and the Solar Eclipse comes on March 18, in the
evening. Neither will be visible in the United States, but they
will certainly have an effect. Mercury will go back direct on
March 8, and Pluto will go retrograde on March 31. Also to be
mentioned is a Mars/Neptune conjunction on March 26.
April is no less active with Jupiter stationing to go retrograde
on the 6th and Saturn going direct on the 19th. Jupiter stations
on an exact trine (positive angle) to Saturn, and then,
coincidentally, Saturn stations on a trine to Jupiter, on
respective dates. Also, on the 2nd of the month- right in the
Pluto Station- Mercury and Uranus exactly come into conjunction
with the North Node of the Moon (energetic direction).
I mention all this technical stuff to go on record as the source
of my information (as always). For those unfamiliar with the
inner workings of astrology, do not be daunted- explanations
will follow.
Jupiter is currently well disposed to the United States natal
chart. This country is under many planetary influences, but
Jupiter’s positive effect seems to be prominent at this time.
With that in mind, the beneficial energy of the trine to Saturn,
emphasized by the two stationing periods coming back to back,
indicates new realizations and understanding coming in with
ample ability for implementation. Also, Chiron, the Wounded
Healer, is favorably angling at the US Saturn (government). The
Mars/Neptune conjunction I mentioned is also prominently
affecting the US chart, as are both of the March Eclipses. As
well, don’t forget that Hurricane Katrina happened during a
Pluto station. Okay, I know this sounds complicated, and it is.
But bear with me here.
The overall planetary “intent” seems to be positive advancement
(Jupiter, Chiron) for the country, but our “leaders” tend to
have a bent idea of what is represents common good for us. There
have been plenty of beneficial planetary openings for change in
the last few years, but I have not seen our leaders take
advantage of a single one of them. In fact, they seem to be of
the conviction that continued war and violence is what’s best
for America.
The upshot of it is this: it is likely that Bush and Co. will
begin to invade Iran, very soon. It may not appear exactly the
same as Iraq, but the effect will be similar. The timing is
likely by the last part of March-beginning of April, but it
might take a little longer. I could be wrong about this, but
probably not. Just to be clear, I am indicating initial steps
here, not necessarily a full blown war.
What could be the beneficial part of the deal would be the
people of the US finally rising up to put an end to the
injustice. It is possible that enough will have been enough. I
am not cynical enough to think there aren’t some decent leaders
out there who will listen to the truth spoken loud enough and
long enough. Things usually happen at a mind-numbingly slow pace
in this country (when it comes to politics), but we may see some
acceleration starting in March and continuing in April.
I do not expect to see any kind of quick end to the Iraq war,
but I expect that any military action concerning Iran will
mobilize citizens and lawmakers against the President. My
thinking is that it will have to be crystal clear to all parties
that the insanity must cease. In other words, the politicians
will have to be made certain that they will suffer no fallout
before they pass legislation to end funding for Iraq (and Iran)
which is capable of overriding a veto. They will need to feel
safe to sincerely initiate an impeachment process, but I believe
this is definitely in the offing.
Now comes the more fun part of the article. Here is where we get
to look at things on a more personal level. I am aware that many
of us have ceased putting energy into what is playing out on the
big stage drama by the folks we see on television, in the
papers, and on the Internet. And that is good and as it should
be. I, too, have been shifting my energetic direction, and my
choice of focus is now writing, music, and Dynamic Mind,
Creative Heart workshops. I am noticing many “progressives” are
turning their energy to creating more abundant and harmonious
lives for themselves. I referred earlier to the Law of
Attraction and a process I call Conscious Co-creation.
The Law of Attraction is an energetic principle which roughly
states that we attract what we focus our attention upon.
Conscious co-creation uses the aforementioned law not only to
create a better life, but it allows us to become more aware of
our relationship with causality. I am witnessing more and more
people awakening to their true spiritual power.
Not only does our country have opportunities for positive growth
in the near future, we as individuals and groups do too. Both
March Eclipses line up in the Virgo/Pisces polarity, which
pertains to healing and putting things on the right track. If we
allow ourselves to sacrifice up the wounds and hurts we so
cherish because they justify our limitations, perhaps we can
take the energy caught up in that drama and “re-deploy” our
forces (through spiritual power) toward the creation of a better
quality life. That may mean different things to different
people, and that is how it should be.
The Saturn/Neptune opposition from Leo to Aquarius, which I have
mentioned on various occasions, is still in effect, and it has
the design of opening up creative frequencies on the planet.
This is the primary planetary aspect of this time. It is joined
by the Jupiter/Saturn trine referred to above and by the
Jupiter/Uranus square I discussed in the last two articles. All
of these planetary relationships point to accelerated use of the
Law of Attraction and employment of process of Conscious
Co-creation.
I advise a viewing of the movie, “The Secret,” if you have not
seen it, as soon as possible. This DVD will cast illumination
into the possibilities which lay within us as human beings with
Divine Spirits. The movie makes a decent companion to our new
course of study at the Light Source Institute. We have been
posting workshops on our website (link below). We have two
groups of students going in Denver, and we have one here in
Ouray, with another to begin very soon.
I have a text booklet now available which accompanies the
workshops and may be read separately, if desired. Please inquire
through the contact info below. I am expanding the text to a
full length book which will probably be out by this coming Fall.
I am also available to do this work with clients by the phone,
so keep that in mind.
In the meantime, during March and April, I advise healing and to
re-focusing. To spend time and energy on endeavors which do not
warrant the effort would be a waste. I will write again sometime
during April, but probably not at the 1st of the month. Until
then, be well.
Creatively Yours,
Joshua Hayward
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