Chiron expedition

The Moon is in Gemini which encourages communication. It’s a number six day of commitment and responsibility. If you are prepared to put in the labour your hard work will be rewarded and supported with the coupling of Mars and Jupiter. Today could be a great day to do business as the skies are supportive of new business encouraging growth and abundance. It is time to get focused if a contract needs to be signed.

I’m currently reading a book by Barbara Hand Clow entitled: Chiron: Rainbow bridge between inner and outer planets. Chiron is representative of the wounded part of us. He presents as a mythic creature; half man and half beast. With the recent eclipse season I’ve felt the need to explore my inner wound. Chiron identifies our deepest psychological wounds and offers how we may attempt to heal it/them.

Since Chiron’s sighting in 1977 the re-emergence of divination, homeopathic medicine, energy and crystal healing was prominent. This tiny planetoid orbits between Saturn and Uranus and as I mentioned previously is the archetype of healing and transformation. Chiron is an alchemist and healer, initiator, visionary, teacher of integrity and bravery. Behind the myth and legend of this tiny creature we are able to seek and discover our human potential.

We have discussed many planets and their influence upon us. The galaxy is unlimited. During our cosmic conversations over the next few weeks we will look a little closer at Chiron.

My Chiron is in Capricorn. The sea goat pulls himself out of the mire and slowly, diligently and strategically climbs the mountain. Throughout this arduous struggle he searches and learns so much about himself, eventually peeling away the layers that no longer fit. From my experience Capricorn learns his lessons the hard way. There is no tick and flick in his manual. And for many Sun sign Capricorns reading this column you are experiencing Pluto (transformation) on your identity and therefore must endure the public metamorphosis while you grapple with the changes to your world.

The Hierophant is indicative of our discussion. Truth through honest dialogue is the motto delivered by this wise teacher. The wheel of fortune offers a benefice joy and celebration – reward for our efforts. The star shines in all her glory – translucent beauty with a hell of a story. Look deeper into my soul and you will see the realm of integrity. I learn to create spiritual relationships with a glance and an open heart.

Peace and Love,
Julia Ashton-Sayers

Bad moods and tantrums

Today the moon is in Taurus. It is a number five day – a day of changes. The sun is in Leo and the creativity flows effortlessly through our veins. The Hermit encourages caution as you step through the rocky road of your daily routine. Did someone mention rocky road? I think I would prefer to be sitting on a park bench scoffing a bar of Darrell Lea rocky road instead of walking the minefield of my daily life. Anyhow, moving right along the path…

The world offers ripe opportunities – nice – very nice but where are they? I’m sorry if I sound a little impatient or a touch of cynicism coats my words of encouragement but, come on – give me a break – bring on these grand orchards of opportunities, please?

It’s been a bad eclipse season and I feel rattled and out of kilter. Actually, this week I’ve been in a bad mood – grrr

Justice suggests balance and fair play; slicing the unwanted from my life. Well, where do I begin? I guess it’s not as bad as all that but it would be nice to feel calm and serene instead of agitated and frustrated. I want an exit clause from this chaotic state and am ready to sail into calmer waters – ship ahoy – anyone want to join me?

Oh! Yes, what was that chant again?

My desires can create my reality – so be it!

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Family first

I’ve learned over this last eclipse season that the family is the most important part of our lives. I am not saying that I was not aware of this epiphany before but over the past six weeks or so the work life balance has certainly been tipped toward my family and how important they are to me!

My home is my haven and my husband is my confidante and best friend.

My mother, son and daughter-in-law and their awesome duo; my sister and her husband and my brother are the stabilising influences in my joy and happiness.

My step family are such a delight and their children are brilliant sparkles in my life.

Family equals a genuine stream of survival in this world.

Here’s to family – first and foremost! You are all legends!

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Who was that masked creature?

All that we are is the result of what we have though. The mind is everything what we think we become. The number three vibe of today highlights communication, short journeys and intellectual pursuits. The mind has the power to write the script to our future.

The skies may not support each chapter (of course) however happy endings are the dream of every human being. Today we are locked in a step-over-toe-hold with Mars and Saturn keeping up the Universal Wrestling Match in the skies.

This is not a full stop in our story – it is more like a cosmic comma. Now we need to become creative and submit a hook to get us back in the synopsis.

The High Priestess rests patiently for the tide to turn. She has seen it all before – the chaos; the madness and the fall out from the mayhem; be kind to you allowing the hail storm to pass.

The Hermit reminds us to watch our step along the rocky path of our day. Watch the rubble beneath your feet and don’t step in the doggy doo! Apollo dances smiling while playing his golden lyre and a sublime beam of optimism flashes into my soul – there is life after eclipses.

The Fool rushes ahead – the future is inspirational – there is no time to mess about with lugging crates of crap from the past – travel light chappies – there’s always a way out!

Keep your tiller steady as you navigate the rocky outcrops of the fjord. The ship of promises pushes through the tsunami and you are tossed about in your pea-green boat. The tidal waves of emotion are not to be ignored. Don’t be distressed as Sedna will make you welcome in her watery haven.

The winds of change buffet our self-esteem. We are constantly reminded to shed the layers of an old outworn dream. Tossing clothes and other accessories out of my closet strip away at the dreams of yester-year and a heart that casts a thoughts imaginings.

It is time for a new dream – a new horizon. All we need to do is pick up our pen and craft the opening sentence. A paragraph with a hook to capture the imagination of a passer by – “once upon a time there was a…”

Yours truly,
The masked avenger of dreams,
Julia Ashton-Sayers

Put up your dukes

The Moon is the powerful sign of Aries. There is a steely vibrancy to the air today. Mars and Saturn are shaping up for a duel. Anger and arguments can flare up in this cosmic furnace.

If you think about it the skies are alive with fire. The Sun and Moon are both in fire signs e.g. Sun (Leo) and Moon (Aries). Of course to add the spark for this potential blast we have the battle between Mars and Saturn. Well, it seems like a good day to head for cover.

It is an 11/2 day and the energy is pulsating toward a public private feel. The Chariot offers two directions and Justice suggests that negotiation is the key to success. The Sun shines brightly across the landscape defrosting the frozen icicles of despondency. While in the sunrise the wheel of fortune begs us to relinquish control.

Overall it is a perfect day to say, so be it and allow the force of the Universal surge take you where you need to be. Shrug and say, so be it and stay away from the flames – tomorrow is another day!

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Precious privileges

“When you arise in the morning think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. Marcus Aurelius

This statement from Marcus Aurelius mirrors my thoughts and feelings this morning. Daffodils stand erect and proud in my tiny garden outside my window. They are brilliant, joyous golden reminders of the poise and determination required to break through icy barriers in the pursuit of their blooming destiny.

This year I’ve planted an array of bulbs and indigenous flowers of the retion. They’ve all responded elegantly. Out of the clay and the brutal surrounds of our native dust bowl their beauty and elegance has emerged.

Their message is clear – we blossom in our natural surroundings. We become the brilliant representations of ourselves when we are planted in perfect conditions.

Today I am grateful for the blessings in my life. This privilege to be alive and breath, think and enjoy but most of all to love. What are your plans for today?

Remember: when you express your creativity in the world, honour your needs you serve the needs of society.

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

The aftermath

The dreamy Piscean moon is the perfect healing ointment for the aftermath of the lunar eclipse. There were intense energies yesterday that unsettled the status quo. Today a more go with the flow energy permeates the air – whew!

It is a number eight day of balance and harmony. The eight promises achievement as well as the constant flow of energy. It will be a lot easier to become grounded in reality with this harmonious eight day.

The Hierophant offers wisdom and prudence in the Neptunian influence of the day. A lovely link between Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune will be perfect medicine after the emotional roller coaster ride this week.

The wheel of fortune gives a fair ground feel where prizes are won and lost and the stage is set for getting real.

Death moves slowly into the consciousness – a period of letting go is an essential ingredient to the process.

The Star portends a period of vulnerability – naked in her splendour poised on the stage of life. She has nothing to hide.

This day reveals a welcome mat to the weekend. An easy flow of energy and doors are flying open. I’m relieved that the week has passed but exhausted by all of the lessons.

I will shower and dress adorning clothes and icons of energetic beams. I will lift these spirits up to the Sun and infuse my aura with brilliance.

This week I’ve learned a lot more about myself and my ability to be frail and forgiving. I’ve cried and sometimes wailed releasing the pain of my misgivings. I’ve grown in my vulnerability – shedding the façade of my composed demeanour. I am grateful for the support and realised the golden few standing in my circle of influence.

I feel battle scared from the challenges and step back and eek at the realisations of my behaviour. I need to forgive myself for being so susceptible to the sway of the cosmic shenanigans.

Question is: are we unstable when we act emotionally? Or are we just accessing the emotional gifts given in our human-ness? I am not really sure at this juncture but my heart feels sore and I need to embalm my pain with the cosmic elixir on offer today. What about you?

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

A new path

Emerson once wrote: “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

The message from Emerson is appropriate for the lunar eclipse featured today at 11:54 am AEST. The key with eclipses is to first of all breathe. Secondly accept the changes that occur are for our highest good (eventually).

In your life a particular even or situation may be happening which may seem uncomfortable or unrealistic. Go with it as you will soon discover that you had strayed from your intended path and after the eclipses have passed realised that you are now back on track. Does that make sense?

Soon the struggle will be over and we will be following our true path, aligning my experiences to my perfect vocation or attracting my soul mate (any of these scenarios will become clear after this eclipse season has passed). In short, you will be learning a great deal about yourself and how you can adapt to change and or expanding your knowledge about how others react in highly emotional times of change.

This all sounds pretty sensible, doesn’t it? These words, thoughts – suggestions are rational and practical. While that may be true the impact of the eclipse can be unsettling, emotionally charged or even down right life changing. So when you sit there and the pieces of your life are scattered around you or your social mask is cracked or doesn’t fit anymore please remember – this is all happening as it should. Now I can calmly pick up the pieces and stroll over into the direction of my rightful path.

This week has been unsettling for me. Even though the intensity of the eclipse was uppermost in my mind I still felt the emotional impact of the inner changes and external repercussions (of course). It is one thing to be consciously aware and another to live in the moment and face your own demons. The good thing about eclipses is that they pass – as George Harrison reminds us, “all things must pass away”.

The benefit of eclipses is that we have the opportunity to shed the unwanted, outworn or superfluous baggage and or habits from our lives. These times are the change-bringers and those with a courageous heart can make huge leaps in the right direction. Others may choose to sit and ponder, “why me?” That is their choice of course – so be it.

Our part in this gigantic chess game is to pick up the pieces and move forward. We cannot go blindly into the future as our awareness has now been stimulated and most likely we will have a shift in consciousness or at the very least, a change of heart. Of course we are all affected in some way during this time. We are all playing different roles – our scripts are as unique as we are. Don’t be afraid to turn the page or jump to the next chapter – your courage will be rewarded.

Today is a number seven day of inner reflection. The Devil offers an exit strategy from the oppression and pain of the past few days. Strength suggests dig deep into your pool of wisdom or be resourceful and adaptable. Fear is a beast that dwells within us all – so straddle the beast and focus on your right to have a good life.

The wheel of fortune is encouraging – offering protection by the four guardians. The cherubs atop of the giant disc don’t make any promises of where the spinning will stop or give us insight into the prizes on offer. The great benefactor, Jupiter is mindful and generous with his gifts. He appeases our lost inner child with promises of bread crumbs to the glow of our inner temple.

Today promises changes – not necessarily bad or painful one – just different. The cotton wool of confusion will dissolve in time and clarity will once again reign in our befuddled minds. Don’t be afraid to walk a new path – practice your favourite steps from the academy of silly walks and gaze in awe at the fractured symbols of your past as they are flung across the crimson horizon of yester-world.

Now is a time to dig deep into your took box of tricks and pull a rabbit out of your hat – that trick never works, Bullwinkle! Seize the day and recognise that life has meaning – if only we could interpret the hieroglyphics on the toilet wall?

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

August eclipse is about to hit

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August 2009 Ezine has been published on: http://www.jestacom.biz/newsite/

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Peace and Love,

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