Aurora in Norway
Hello Friends,
A very active cosmic week is ahead! I wanted to update you about this, and also let you about upcoming events of mine.
On Tuesday 1/20 the Sun enters Aquarius at 4:44a ET (nice numbers) followed by the New Moon also in Aquarius at 8:14a ET. The next day Wednesday 1/21 Mercury, in Aquarius too, turns retrograde at 10:54a ET. That’s a lot of electric blue Aquarius energy!
Mercury is the planet of communication and when Mercury goes retrograde even people not aware of astrology notice the retro trends. Apparently Mercury Retrograde even hit the New York Times! The article is Retrograde Beliefs I found out it about from astrologer Donna Cunningham in her article Mercury Retrograde Makes the New York Times Sunday Magazine which I recommend also for the links on Mercury Retro – especially Enough with the Mercury Retorgrade Hysteria!
The Symbol for Aquarius is the Water Bearer but Aquarius water flows from cosmic realms not earthly. I featured this stunning aurora photo because it perfectly equates to this Aquarius cosmic stream. Here is an excerpt I wrote for my good friend Sarah Borda’s BodyHeart Therapy Center newsletter a while back (Sarah is a myofacial therapist and also a big fan of astrology.)
“The Power of Aquarius! Think about how you feel on a brilliant, clear winter’s day when you first open the door and icy fresh air fills your lungs calling you to leave your stale, stuffy house. This is the power of Aquarius! Aquarius is the midwinter sign of the zodiac and is known for its penetrating clarity and brilliant intelligence. The Sun travels through the sign of Aquarius each year from Jan. 20 – Feb. 19.
Aquarius is an air sign ruled by the outer planet Uranus, and its symbol is the “Water Bearer”- not earthly water, but water from the cosmic rivers above. Because of this symbol, many people mistakenly think Aquarius is a water sign. It is most certainly not! It is a very electric air sign. The water bearer symbol of Aquarius derives from early Caldean (Arabic) astrologers of around 3000 – 5000 years ago. At that time, February was the monsoon season in the Fertile Crescent region where they lived (this is the Middle Eastern region of Israel, Lebanon and parts of Syria, Jordan,
Iraq and Turkey in the modern world). Hence Aquarius became associated with the rain waters pouring from the heavens during that season, and so the “Water Bearer” symbol was born.
Uranus, Aquarius’ ruling planet, was discovered in 1781 right in-between the American and French Revolutions; a time when humanity was throwing off the yoke of the feudal system rule of kings and lords. “Freedom, Liberty and Equality” the clarion call then, still rings for Aquarians today. Aquarians are ahead of their times and seem to be born with this understanding. They are often fighters for the underdog and the common people, believing everyone deserves their fair share. True Aquarians are the original team-players. They sense it is better to work as a group to accomplish goals so they are often drawn to politics and other community oriented pursuits…”
Fast forward to today and this Aquarius influence is very much evident in the response to the Charlie Hebdo killings. On January 10th Millions of French citizens participated in a rally joined by leaders from around the world to defy terrorism and show their support for freedom of the press and liberty for all. One account I read said there were 3.7 million people marching in the streets on this day. Imagine the effect of this many people demanding Freedom and Liberty! This massive amount of people power ripples across the entire continuum! On 1/10/15 Mercury and Venus also traveled side by side in Aquarius of course! And Mars was in Aquarius too. As above, so below.
Mars has moved on into Pisces, but Venus is still in Aquarius until 1/27 and Mercury stays in Aquarius much longer than usual due to the retro phase and remains in Aquarius through March 12. So my friends we are in the midst of a very Aquarius time!
Aquarius rules astrology so these upcoming events fall right into place.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
My first event is a radio show on where I share my astrology outlook for 2015. It airs on Wednesday 1/21 at 6:30p PT- 9:30p ET on Golden Rose Psychic Radio I always enjoy being on Golden Rose radio, it’s a lot of fun! You can call and join in at 718-766-4194 Find details here Astrology Outlook for 2015
Next I’ll be doing an astrology workshop on Saturday 2/7 from 12:30 – 3:30 in the Endless Mountains in PA.It’s called Go Beyond your Sun Sign – Astrology workshop at WellSpring House in Tunkhannock, PA. Sign up for the workshop at WellSpring House on FB or call 570-836-171
Here is some of what we’ll be covering: Many people have the wrong idea about astrology. They think a birth chart locks them into a predestined pattern, and that astrology predicts a fated future over which they have no control. Here is the truth about astrology: Your birth chart is a wonderful tool in self development. It is your own personal map as you explore and unfold in life! It describes who you are at the most essential levels and helps guide you toward becoming the best “you” possible. You are always at choice around how you use the gifts and handle the challenges your birth chart indicates, and in fact, understanding your birth chart helps you realize how to go with your own inner “flow” rather than push against the current! Astrology in general describes the cosmic flow and how this affects us here below. When you understand trends you can work harmoniously with these energies; but again, you are always in control of your own actions. It simply makes good sense to utilize this knowledge which is there for all.
This workshop will help you decode the astrological “heavenly messages” you constantly receive. You’ll learn what a birth chart is, and see for yourself that astrology is more than your Sun sign. For example, you have a Moon sign, representing your emotional nature; you have a Venus sign revealing your romantic nature, as well as many more factors you may not presently know. We’ll discuss each participant’s own astrological influences and look at charts of people in the news to see how astrology affects them and the timing of current events. If you’ve always been interested in ‘the Stars’ this workshop will take you there!
Hope you’ll tune into the radio show this Wednesday and would love to see you on Feb. 7th!
Best,
Melissa
Melissa Stratton
Personal Relations Counselor
Astrology, Tarot, Dream Analysis
melwaz@ptd.net
heavenlymessagesbymelissa.com