August 08
Here we are, suddenly in August, and it seems that summer is
flying by too fast to be appreciated properly. But that is the
way it is in these accelerated times. No matter the conditions,
however, each moment is precious, so let us not forget to stay
open to what gifts are available to us at all times.
We began the month with a Total Solar Eclipse which was visually
available on the other side of the world. This solar event,
without need of being seen, is particularly significant to our
part of the world, as so is the forthcoming Lunar Eclipse of the
17th of the month.
The Solar Eclipse landed within a conjunction to the US North
Node of the Moon (destiny point). The Lunar Eclipse, aligning
with Chiron and Neptune, will fall within a conjunction of the
US Moon. Hence these two weeks appear to be a “double trigger”
to an energetic environment which will soon engender movement
toward this decadent country’s declining destiny.
As hope wanes for any sort of bright future (from the old
perspectives), we can console ourselves that we no longer need a
government to determine the course of our own lives. Our
prevailing beliefs and thought forms will point us to our
diverse directions, of that we may be certain. A very high
vibration is available for those who move in consciousness
toward co-creation of a reality apart from the dense frequencies
of the past two Ages of Pisces and Aries.
It is difficult to determine where these eclipses are leading
us, but one important factor to consider is this: the US has not
taken advantage of even one positive transit (opportunity) since
Pluto conjuncted its Ascendant in the year 2000. Not one
instance of change for the better, be it for peace, harmony, or
abundance, has even been considered. It would be easy to just
blame the Bush Administration, but by now we all should be able
to see that the problem goes much deeper than that.
My readers know how vigilant I have been; at each turn of every
planet I have been there, observing. Some may say I have been
too judgmental, and they may not be entirely wrong, but my
assessment stands as it is. For every chance that has presented
itself, the low road has been taken.
So let us take a peek at how we might effectively take personal
initiative, but only after an appraisal to the big (bleak)
picture.
The Solar Eclipse points toward clarity concerning direction
(the Sun). The Lunar Eclipse aligns with an exact conjunction of
Neptune right upon the US Moon. This configuration on the natal
Moon of the US relates to the way we collectively feel in this
country. Neptune is the planet of lies, deception, and
depression (as a “shadow”). Put these contradicting energies
together and what you get is a road to further deception and
disillusionment. You might get clarity about the prevailing
deceptions, but if you are the American public, you are not
looking. Even with Chiron, the Wounded healer in the mix here,
presenting the option for setting some things straight, I doubt
anything good for the US will happen. Next summer, when Jupiter
conjoins with Chiron and Neptune on a tighter connection to the
US Moon, the best opportunity for positive change will present
itself.
Not enough evidence presents itself that would suggest taking an
optimistic view of a declining government and a generally
apathetic populace (by this I mean the masses, not my esteemed
readers). Jupiter, transiting the US 2nd House (of money and
ownership), has done nothing to help the economy, except to give
a sense of false security- and precious little of that. Jupiter
by nature provides opportunity for expansion and optimism, but
government bail-outs do little to lift the spirits of everyday
folk.
As spiritually conscious people who are engaged in growth and
betterment of Life (in the larger sense), we would do well to
stay centered by focusing our energies from “inside-out”. Most
of us still try to control things “for the better” more than we
know it, and we cannot afford to continue in this fashion. We
cannot waste the energy. The best way to utilize the eclipses is
to identify what we love the most and direct our energies
accordingly. This might very well include letting go of some
fiercely defended personal projects that are slipping into
irrelevance.
By relying upon the divine creative spirit flowing through each
and every one of us, we can become buoyant, optimistic, and
powerful. Where we are at now astrologically is a place of
becoming energetically self-reliant. These two eclipses fall
under the influence of the Leo/Aquarius polarity. These
energies, as I so often have mentioned during the last two years
in relation to the Saturn/Neptune opposition (now complete),
embody the very principle of conscious co-creation.
There are no stationing planets during August, but the eclipses
give enough of a jolt to begin the next “pulse” of cosmic energy
into our lives here on Planet Earth. September will begin to
quicken the pulse in earnest when Jupiter, Pluto, and Mercury
station, the first two to go direct, and the latter to go
retrograde. There is a bit of a lull in October, but then
Neptune stations to go direct on the 2nd of November and Uranus
goes direct on the 27th of the month. The Neptune station
insures confusion, deception, manipulation and major lies during
the General Election. Not that we’ve had a legitimate election
in recent memory, but I predict this one will be laughable in
the legal sense.
Since the line-up of stationing planets is spread out this fall,
the shift won’t be as sudden, and there will be a herky-jerkiness
in this particular pulse. There will be more time to digest the
proceedings. My warning is to not take external happenings very
seriously and do not get caught up emotionally in the drama-
believe me, I’ve been there (and you know it!). It is time for
us to pave our own destiny.
August marks the beginning of the final thrust toward a period
of accelerated change the likes of which we humans have never
before seen. We now enter the home stretch, so this month we
need to maintain a “Soul Focus,” in other words be aware of the
Presence of Spirit which lives behind all appearances.
Fashioning the “ego-mind” into its proper, subservient position
as a helper and not the master will lead us into an enlightened
relationship with our environment.
Soulfully Yours,
Joshua Hayward, Co-Director of LSI
June/July 08
Introductory Remarks:
Tornados. Earthquakes. Flooding. Climate change reflecting our
need for a more healthy relationship, not only with the planet,
but life itself.
Invocation of Articles of Impeachment by Dennis Kucinich. 35
counts of high crimes and misdemeanors against President Bush.
Basically laughed at by Republican and Democratic lawmakers
alike. The Democratic Party thereby signaling political
expediency over upholding constitutional law as a clear choice
of policy.
And in our own little lives, a huge opportunity of choice
between waking up to our co-creative abilities or clinging more
tightly to the illusions we have been fostering.
The month of May and the beginning of June have presented us
with a high vibrational shift. Ask yourself, really ask yourself
if you can now discern more clearly what is not working and what
is working in your life. Can you not see what you want to move
towards and what is no longer desired?
Whatever you see blocking you in the outer world is a reflection
of some kind of wounding you are holding inside. The imprinting
wound received earlier in your life is influencing you to a
belief or beliefs about existence which serves to limit your
experience to less than joy and harmony and abundance. I say
‘you,’ but be assured I am faced with this myself.
The aforementioned time frame has been kicking loose these
imprints. The simultaneous stationing of Chiron and Neptune in
the sign of Aquarius within a 3 degree conjunction, along with
various angles and aspects mentioned in last month’s
installment, has been opening our eyes to the status quo. Chiron
represents the healing energy; Neptune represents both the
beliefs and the illusions (which amount to lies).
We always have choices, but I want to make it clear that our
time is considerably limited while our need is great for the
healing and clearing out of old wounding imprints which deny us
full accessibility to co-creative abilities. Humanity has one
year left to step out of the denser vibrational frequencies
before the rapid fire changes that await us begin in earnest. It
could become increasingly difficult after that time to make the
critical shift in awareness required for living in the Aquarian
Times. In May and June of 2009 we will witness the initial
stages of a quantum shift of reality which will radically alter
our experience on Planet Earth.
Whatever we believe, or hold true, or send significant energy
towards, will begin to hasten to us with more alacrity than
could be guessed. We have always been creating our reality, or
at least our experience of it, but we have only recently been
coming into awareness of this fact. The shifting vibrational
frequencies, which so far have been visible in the increasing
“craziness” we witness from every possible angle, will soon be
identified by a fracturing of society and huge schisms in
culture. Governments will be unable to stand the stress from
people’s changing ideas and needs. Religions will find it
increasingly difficult to justify their dogma in the face of a
plethora of challenging discoveries, including the existence of
life on other planets and the presence of extraterrestrial life
on Earth.
Individuals and groups of people will be manifesting with the
Law of Attraction with “warp speed,” to the point that very,
very many will not know why this is happening. Confusion will
sure to be rampant among many groups. But it is not the result
of an outer attack, it is creation manifesting from held beliefs
and thought forms.
Many wonderful possibilities abound, however. For those who
choose it, ample opportunity will be present for living a more
rewarding life than ever. It is all a matter of choice. I
suggest an openness and a release of fear based beliefs.
As I said, the Great Change will be upon us, but it won’t happen
all at once, but one year from now things will accelerate until
2012 or so. We’re all in for a ride, but do not be too alarmed,
just open your heart. I have been foreshadowing these realities
month after month for quite some time now, so there should be no
surprise.
June/July
Astro Info:
The current “pulse” of cosmic energy will be released with the
stationing of Uranus to go retrograde on June 27. This is kind
of like release of a slingshot after it has been pulled back
tight. The natural disasters and our own personal dramas have
been built up, and now we can move forward for a few months. It
could be like trying to swim in the sea with all the currents
and tides pulling at us like unconscious desires. Jupiter,
Chiron, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto will all be moving
retrograde, while only Saturn plods forward. Saturn rules hard
work and discipline, and it moves in the sign of work, service,
and health. I think the focus is on diligence, healing
ourselves, and preparing and building a good co-creative base.
July is ruled by Cancer, a water sign. Mercury will also be in
Cancer during most of July, so there is an emphasis in intuition
and in nurturing. Many of us need to pay attention to nurturing
ourselves first; we are so used to taking care of others, we
need to learn to take care of our own needs first, before we
have nothing left to give others.
As the Sun shifts to Leo on the 23rd it will conjunct Venus in
that sign. Here is an emphasis on leadership, love, and
creativity. These planets will conjunct the North Node of the US
chart, so no doubt there will be much hoopla concerning who will
be the next President. Do not be distracted; you should be the
one who determines your own destiny. You should learn to be your
own leader. Of course, a good leader needs to learn to accept
good counsel and to effectively delegate authority. We do need
to have some fun while these Earth Changes help us to evolve
into our true selves.
August begins with a pair of Eclipses in the Leo/Aquarius
polarity, stimulating co-creative possibilities in a whole new
way, but I will speak of that in the nest issue of Straight
From The Source.
Happy Healing,
Joshua Hayward, Co-Director of LSI
