In my last post, I wrote that the full moon in Virgo on 2-28-2010 would relate to matters connected with the earth, as the sign Virgo rules matters associated with the earth/Mother nature. I also wrote the Mercury-Neptune conjunction relates to adverse weather conditions and more accidents than usual-water. The obvious result is the earthquake in Chile and the subsequent alarming of the Pacific Coast rim with fears of a tsunami as a direct result of the earthquake. But, in true Neptunian fashion the tsunami did not reach the dreaded peak that had been feared and Hawaii was not devastated.

The earthquake in Chile is not a strict result of the full moon. The bigger planetary influence at play is Saturn square Pluto, a transit that started as soon as Saturn moved into Virgo October 31, 2009. The square has been within a few degrees of being exact since it started. This configuration will continue within a few degrees until April when Saturn retrogrades into a direct opposition with Uranus at 28 degrees of Pisces, at which time we enter another period fraught with risk of further earth changes. The transit will also relate to matters connected with business, banking, work, jobs health and health care issues and reform. It will represent another stressful period in the 21 months remaining leading up to the much publicized-speculated about year of 2012.

Much of the year 2010 will be a year of unexpected events-surprises, some of them connected to the earth and natural disasters, as we approach the year 2012, the end of the Mayan calendar. This is a year of change. Between now and 2012 we will see future events connected with the earth and with water. As we approach 2011 we may start to run out of water, and/or the water will turn colder, resulting in harsher winters with water in the form of ice and snow.

Before the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 13, we were moving toward another very important full moon and an eclipse in Capricorn on January 15, 2010. Capricorn rules matters connected to the earth-land-oil, as well as business. Eclipses are powerful astrological events that are known to 'set off' planetary configurations, and the eclipse 'set off' the powerful Saturn-Pluto square, triggering this massive earthquake.

On January 12, I was talking to California based psychic Ness, (Readings By Ness - http://www.readingsbyness.com) who said, "I feel we are going to have another earthquake very soon. Perhaps within 24-48 hours, and I feel, an 'earthquake in the water.' So, I knew then, the potential for earth changes and disasters I saw in the stars would come to soon come to pass. Ness has been predicting earthquakes for years, and I have seen this occur on several occasions. She has the gift of being in tune with nature and Mother Earth speaks to her when something is about to happen. She became aware of this gift as a child when her Grandmother began teaching her about listening to nature.

The disaster in Haiti has been of monumental proportion in terms of human life. The most the people there can hope for is that the international community will continue to be as generous as it has been as time goes on and rebuilding starts in earnest.

Ness's prediction about the earthquake in the water came to pass on February 27, a direct result of the full moon/Saturn-Pluto square setting off another earthquake in Chili, then sending ripples throughout the Pacific Rim area. Ness sees more earthquakes, especially around the Pacific Rim, and further risk of tsunamis in the future. She has studied earth and climate change for years and predicts the events leading up to 2012 are going to be focused on the earth, among other situations that will occur. She believes the earth is in a cyclical stage and the climate will become colder, leading up to shortages of food as a direct result of the climate change. Food crops in Florida have already been affected by an unusually cold winter this year. She says this is only the beginning and the price of some foods will skyrocket, such as citrus fruit and coffee.

Ness is not the only person who believes this. Many famous and well known astrologers are predicting food shortages over the next few years. The Saturn-Pluto square is separating this month, but that does not mean some other planetary configuration may set it off again. Saturn opposes Uranus again, and April 23-May 1, this configuration is exact. We have seen this alignment in the past and when it occurred on November 5, 2008 at 16 degrees, America elected its first black President. This will be the final opposition in these signs and it will relate to change that can be of a disruptive nature as the energy of Saturn the taskmaster, collides with the unexpected, explosive energies of Uranus in Pisces, revealing issues we are not yet aware of. And there is always potential for further 'earth changes.'

When Saturn moves forward and into Libra for the final time July 21, it will collide in a square-struggles and obstacles with Pluto, the transformer and regenerator in the sign Capricorn, the ruler of earth, land, mining, oil, banks, and business. This time, a new element will be introduced. Uranus, the planet of sudden, explosive, unexpected surprises moves to the 0 degree of Aries and is exact opposing Saturn, squaring Pluto July 23-August 14, for the first time. On June 26, 2010, we have another eclipse in the sign ruling matters connected with the earth-Capricorn, at 4 degrees, thus increasing our chances of seeing another disaster relating to 'earth changes.' Not only is it a complete change as Uranus moves out of Pisces, it is the 0 degree of the first sign of the zodiac, that is significant within itself. Thus, Uranus in Aries opposes Saturn, squares Pluto and Pluto and Saturn square each other in what is called a giant T-square.

Uranus moving into Aries, is a huge change, after the planet of unexpected rebellions, explosive surprises and catastrophes moves from the spiritual peaceful laid back sign of Pisces to the sign ruling the self. It represents 'the newborn individual' in all its glory and trauma, as the focus is placed upon the self-the individual will. Certain individuals in the world will make their presence known. Not only is the sign Aries the complete opposite of the lessons of Pisces, it is at a critical degrees. Critical degrees for cardinal signs are 0, 13 and 26 degrees. In moving from 29 degrees of Pisces to the 0 degree Aries point the Uranian energy moves from the gentler Pisces to a degree considered crisis-oriented. Aries takes the energy of Uranus and moves it toward a situation that will manifest outward events in the world. Aries represents, the 'I am' and the 0 point has been called the Alpha and the Omega and representative of the world at large. Renowned astrologer-author Celeste Teal calls it, 'an event/events that will affect the world at large.'

Leslie

Full Moon in Virgo

This month's full moon occurs on Sunday, February 28, at 9 degrees of Virgo. Virgo is the natural ruler of the sixth house of work and health and in a general sense we will all be dealing with these issues. It is about issues relating to work of all types, diet, health and healthcare and fitness, and the earth itself. These will be the basic themes of this moon within our personal lives and the world at large.

In the US, the Senate's newest member broke ranks with fellow Republicans to support a Democratic jobs bill to end debate and vote on passage of the bill, and there will be much debate about healthcare reform in America this week. There will be news relating to health, diet, and matters pertaining to the earth. But, don't believe all you hear, as Mercury conjuncts Neptune on Saturday, February 27 at 26 degrees of Aquarius and is within 2 degrees on Sunday. Mercury rules communication and speech and Neptune is the planet of illusion, delusion and confusion, as well as lies and deception. Lies, secrets and untruths may be revealed. Test any new idea for validity before incorporating it into your life at this time. The transit also relates to drugs-alcohol, medications, drug companies and disease. Mercury-Neptune is good for imaginative ideas and creativity, psychic/metaphysical activity and insight into future events. It is poor for formulating new agreements/contracts, and it relates to deception in communication and impractical ideas. Use good judgment in issues relating to transportation, as there may be more accidents than usual, and some may be affected by adverse weather conditions.

Ancient Symbols

In ancient astrological texts, the sign Virgo was symbolized as "the virgin lying prostrate; in one hand she holds a apica (seed wheat) and in the other a branch-referred to as a rod, the rod is sometimes referred to as blossoming as Arron's rod. The tree is referred to as the tree of life in the garden of Eden. The prostrate virgin lies at David's feet at 30 degrees of Leo at the foot of Leo. The sphinx of Egypt is seemingly a combination of Leo and Virgo, half woman, half lion, the union and spirit of matter, the vital rays of the Sun uniting with the natural or earthly body to bring forth fruit from the overshadowing of the Lord of Hosts.

Mars Goes Direct

Mars, the planet that governs our actions, and known as 'the God of War,' has been retrograde since December 20, 2009. Retrograde Mars creates slower energy, ineffective action, and subtle forms of manipulation that can occur at this time, as opposed to open conflicts. Mars will remain retrograde through March 10, when it goes direct at 0 degrees of Leo. Mars is at 1 degree of Leo throughout the week, retrograding to it's final degree of 0 on Saturday, February 28. It will remain at that degree, going direct, then advancing to 1 degree,on March 22. Mars will remain in Leo, repeating it's entire cycle through that sign until June 6, 2010.
Those most affected by Mars going direct at 0 degrees will be Aires, Gemini, Sagittarius and Leo's born within the first 1-4 days of the start of their Sun Sign. Those affected most adversely will be Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio's born within the first 1-4 days days of their Sun sign, or those with personal planets being affected by Mars at 0 degrees of Leo.

Meaning of Sabian Symbol

The Sabian symbols were produced by clairvoyant Elsie Wheeler in 1925, and are used to describe the symbolic meaning of each degree of the zodiac. The meaning of the 0-1 degree of Leo is characterized as, "Blood Rushes To A Man's Head As His Vital Energies Are Mobilized Under The Spur Of Ambition." So, as Mars turns direct on the 10th of March activities and actions will take on a much faster pace than we have grown accustomed to over the past few months, and projects and situations put on the back burner may start to move forward. Conflict that has been secretive and or hidden may well start to come out into the open at this time.

Leslie

This past weekend's full moon in Leo was all about relationships, love affairs, and/or issues relating to children. Leo is the natural ruler of the fifth house of love affairs/friends/children and many have gone through trying experiences with relationships. It was not a quiet full moon as it conjuncted Mars, the God of War, and the day before (Thursday) the Sun opposed Mars, as well.

If you watched the news this weekend you may have noticed the amount coverage once Presidential candidate John Edwards received concerning his affair, which led to his wife's announcement she was leaving him, after he finally admitted the love child born to his mistress was actually his, and (surprise?) his former aide is now claiming that sex tapes exist between John Edwards and his one time girlfriend. Nothing hush, hush here-very much a Leo fifth house matter--love affairs and children!

As the moon travels through it's different phases, the we react and respond accordingly. The last quarter of the Leo full moon is on Friday February 5th at 6:48PM EST, at 17 degrees of Scorpio. The last quarter of the full moon represents the conclusion of the previous week's full moon and can point to a type of crisis. The last quarter of this of this full moon will effect those the most who have personal planets in the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius between 15 and 19 degrees.

After becoming aware of the events of the full moon we reflect on what the energy has meant to us and come to a type of conclusion as to what we do next and come to understand in greater totality how the energy of the previous full moon has effected us. It is time to finish up the details relating to the full moon and to previous new moon of January 15, and come to an understanding of what your options are. This is a time to finish matters up, not for new beginnings. That time will come in approximately two weeks when we will have a new Moon in Aquarius at 25 degrees on February 14.

The phases of the moon are defined as New, Crescent, First Quarter, Gibbous, Full, Disseminating, Last Quarter, or Balsamic, and finally void of course moon, and they correspond with the stages in the planting cycle, beginning with the potential represented by the seed planted in the ground. Thus events in our life unfold as the same way the seed takes root and begins to grow.

The New moon corresponds with new beginnings, the planting of the seed-the final result or outcome, yet unknown.

Next, is the Crescent Moon when we begin to actualize events that began on the the start of the new moon and we begin to actualize it's purpose. In other words, the seed begins to contend with it's new environment which can seem hostile at the start.

The third phase is the First Quarter Moon. Ancients saw this moon as the time the seed begins to put out leaves and branches and growth speeds up. In life, we become builders of structures at this time.

Next, is the Gibbons moon, representing the formation of the bud, with the later promise of the flower. You become the creator of your destiny, drawn to accomplishment and perfection of your goal, no longer content with status quo.

During the Full Moon, the flower emerges. You become aware of your effects upon others and they respond accordingly. You may receive some form of clarity about your situation.

During the Disseminating Moon, the first fruit is harvested. You have knowledge of the result of your plans/actions.

The last quarter is the beginning of the end for the plant. The last of the fruit is harvested, the plant starts to wither in preparation for a period of hibernation. The plant begins to bear seed for the next cycle. Your results are known, conclusions are drawn, and it is time to move forward.

The Balsamic Moon, the final phase, the Moon is waning and halfway between Last Quarter and New Moon. This is the time of the maturation of the seed, while the rest of the plant dies and energy becomes concentrated in the seed being prepared for the next cycle. Your life corresponds to the seed in subtle fashion, preparing for the next cycle to begin. You may begin to feel the urge to strike out again, shaking off the past, looking to the future.

Lastly, there is the void of course moon, usually lasting a day or so. The moon 'wanders,' after making her last aspect to another planet, until she enters her next sign. Events often seem difficult and it is not the best time to make decisions, as they may be subject to change.

Leslie

This month's full moon occurs on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 1;18 AM, EST at 10 degrees of Leo. Leo is the natural ruler of the fifth house of children, friends and love affairs, so it is within these areas in a general sense, we will experience much of the full moon energy. Leo is the sign of the showman (or woman) and the energy is dramatic and intense. It is time to experience the child within yourself! Just don't resort to childish actions or manipulations, and be aware that you could experience these types of behavior from others' around you during the peak hours of this full moon.

Full moon energy starts to occur days before the full moon becomes exact, and most astrologers use 3-4 days before and after in terms of timing for the events that will play out.

On Wednesday, January 27, as we are coming into the full moon, Venus, the planet of love and money will oppose Mars at 11 degrees of Aquarius. This transit will involve shifts in the financial markets, and men and women may have opposing viewpoints. As a matter of fact, it may represent a clash between the two sexes. And speaking of sex, sexual energies may be heightened, but the energy is purely sexual in nature, as opposed to warm and loving. The attraction may be there, but it is up to you which way to direct the energy, and misunderstandings can occur on a number of fronts, especially in the realms of love and money.

Thursday, January 28, the Sun opposes Mars, creating an atmosphere prone to agitation, ego's out of control, and the potential for accidents, even violence on the world stage. Mars can make you feel that it is important to express your feelings, especially angry feelings. The best way that I have found to deal with Mars is to let the energy pass; let a few hours or days go by and see how the difference of a day changes things. Usually the urge to express yourself at all costs changes, and the things that seemed important to say, often are not -- given 24 hours. No matter how you cut the pie, this volatile Mars energy is coming in on top of the full moon creating tension and agitation that must be acknowledged one way or another.

As the full moon is at 10 degrees of Leo, it is within 1 degree of being conjunct Mars at 9 degrees of Leo. This is a super-charged full moon with a lot of energy that must be used constructively in some way, as emotions and feelings will be running at an all time high. It has the potential, if the energy is not used constructively, of turning volatile and we will see this energy play out one way or another on the news.

Of course the most important transit that is occurring along with this full moon is the Saturn-Pluto square that is exact through the first 9 days of February, and remains within orb throughout this winter. This transit doesn't need anything more to set it off, but that is precisely what a full moon will do. Fortunately the full moon in Leo isn't squaring or opposing this configuration, but it will add a great deal more energy to it, nevertheless.

Saturn squaring Pluto creates situations involving a great deal of frustration in the business world, as well as relationships of all types. It creates delays and points out what our limitations are. I refer to it as a 'ruthless force', as the energy of Saturn and Pluto create an inability to move forward. It is dangerous and volatile and the world will be a better place when this square passes. The energy will start to diminish and lighten up some after the first 9 days of February. But, the energy of this transit isn't gone until it's gone. The combination is so volatile individually and in the world, the last time we had a hard transit between Saturn and Pluto was in the days preceding 9-11.

So, be careful, don't get too carried away with anything and use the energy to it's fullest potential. The highest and best possible use of full moon energy in Leo is to discover the inner child within yourself and finding out what that little voice inside really seeks. In terms of activities, we can all use a little more fun these days, and the fifth house represents children, social activities, restaurants, wherever you go for fun! Good luck!

Leslie