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Lisa Zimmerman Astrology
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Lunar Eclipse
August 5, '09
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 Greetings!
The Lunar Eclipse on Wed, Aug 5th completes the trio of eclipses that began on July 7th. Notice what's coming in and what's leaving your life - whether you feel like you're being led or you're consciously creating, be willing to expand into the new. If you know what needs to change, be proactive and let go because holding on will only create more stress and pain. You know what they say, "Let go or be dragged!"
If you've experienced a radical shift, you may not feel as if you have fully landed yet. It can be disorienting when you release old behaviors, beliefs, relationships, patterns or structures as you enter into the void of the unknown.
Courage is required to proceed in new ways and it's important to treat yourself gently, with impeccable self-care while moving through the new landscape. If you experience a physical issue it may be a reflection of fear/anxiety related to expansion or you may be clearing some long-held energy that has come up to be seen, healed, released, or integrated. Alternative energetic practices are helpful, ranging from yoga to energy healing to breakthwork. If you need help, ask a trusted advisor for guidance.
If you feel yourself losing energy and feeling depressed, disconnected or paralyzed, investigate the beliefs that are interfering with your joy and self-expression. Are you willing to release your attachment to suffering? Believe it or not, suffering can be created unconsciously so that you don't have to risk showing up on a greater level. Consciousness work that targets limiting/false beliefs can create dramatic shifts that release you from being held hostage internally. All beliefs are up for review now - what needs to go?
"We do not create every circumstance we experience, but we do create our experience of every circumstance we are in. We all have a response-ability." ~ Mary Manin Morrissey
Regardless of circumstances, have faith that all is in Divine order and that the invitation with this Eclipse and this time overall is to live from Spirit. Identification with your personality (small self), living in fear, lack, or judgment, hiding behind an image or mask with limiting beliefs keeps you imprisoned. Go within - what does your Spirit want? It's time to step out of your comfort zone and courageously expand toward your greater purpose.
Detach from your preconceived notions about how you thought life would be. Be "in the question" and practice curiosity rather than thinking you already know the answer. Open to messages from the Universe and dare to step out of the box in order to create a more authentic life. Living in authenticity - being who you came here to be - is your true contribution to the greater good!
"The problems in your life cannot be solved unless you're resolved to evolve." ~ Rev. Michael Beckwith
xx Lisa
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Lunar Eclipse on Wed, Aug 5, '09
5:55 pm PT ~ 8:55 pm ET
On Wed, Aug 5th we have a Lunar Eclipse, which is a Full Moon with exponentially greater energy at 14 degrees Aquarius. Eclipses can clear huge obstacles, manifest potential challenges or bring unexpected events and things usually happen quickly.
The energy is already in effect and emotions may seem way out of proportion at this time, so easy does it and your best bet is not to make any major decisions or take major actions at this time. Lunar Eclipses are often about endings and the need to face yourself, so check in. What needs to end in your life so you can make room for a new way? What is now complete?
"What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from." ~ T. S. Eliot
Recognizing a completion requires a high level of consciousness and discernment, especially if it means letting go of something or someone that has been helpful to you in the past. It's much easier to identify something that causes you pain than to know when an old way of being has become limiting to your growth or process.
The decision to let go of something that has a positive association in your mind is truly a pivotal experience, and the choice you make will direct the trajectory of your life. Courage is essential, especially when you release an emotional attachment by leaving that which is familiar and choose to move into a new arena, so when in doubt or fear, connect with your Higher Self and remember your intention to grow!
"Learning when to steer and when to surrender is the artistry of living." ~ Harry Palmer
As old paths close down watch for new openings to emerge - and know that it is your job to practice radical acceptance as you release that which is no longer viable in favor of risking a new path. Whatever clears or is created now is in preparation for the New Moon on August 20th in creative, dramatic Leo, which will ask you to step out front and center and express your Self!
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~ Trina Paulus
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The Eclipse Period - Summer '09 
Lunar Eclipse on Tues, July 7 '09 in Capricorn
Solar Eclipse on Tues, July 21 '09 in Cancer
Lunar Eclipse on Wed, Aug 5 '09 in Aquarius
Emotions run high around eclipses and you can expect the unexpected as well as fated events, so be prepared to be flexible. Eclipses can either clear huge obstacles or manifest potential challenges and things usually happen quickly.
If you're confronted with an unexpected situation or event, take a moment to assess where you are and let the dust settle, if possible. There's a saying, "Don't just do something, sit there!" Use that guidance when anxiety triggers you to act prematurely or reactively, which doesn't serve your highest good. And please don't judge events that happen around an Eclipse as "good" or "bad" because you don't know what the big picture is and know that more will be revealed.
Here is general info about Eclipses so that you'll recognize the ways they can manifest and how you can work with the energy.
* The energy lasts for about six weeks - you feel it two weeks before the 1st Eclipse (in this case, Lunar) and two weeks between the Eclipses, and then two weeks after the last Eclipse (in this case again, Lunar)
* In your chart, you'll feel the anxiety and experience the Eclipse effects most intensely in the houses that are ruled by Aquarius/Leo (for this Lunar Eclipse)
* Eclipses have a "Uranian" quality - expect sudden changes, unpredictable events, moments of fate and fated events
* An Eclipse is like - POW! - a jolt, it makes things happen
* Eclipses indicate "unnatural acts" (check the news) - and you may feel unnatural around an Eclipse
* Things may seem out of proportion during an Eclipse
* The story that opened up during the last set of eclipses is in effect until the next one (the last set was in late Jan/early Feb '09 - what was going on for you then?)
* Themes and issues will be revisited - what has been suppressed or denied in your life for the last five months? Time to address it!
* Eclipses can bring important contacts into your life - or take people out of your life
* Eclipses can "clean things out"
* Solar eclipses are about beginnings (New Moons)
* Lunar eclipses are about endings or the culmination of things (Full Moons)
* People may overreact, be overly emotional, tense, and are often controlling due to feelings of powerlessness
* On the day of an eclipse you are "in the dark," so relax into "easy does it" mode as much as possible
My guidance during this time is to slow down, breathe consciously and be extra mindful, stay as flexible as possible, and for you overachievers - take twice as much time to do half as many things!
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Tips for Transformation
 I offer weekly tips for those who want to receive them, one per week, that will help you focus on some aspect of your consciousness, healing, and awakening.
Each tip refers to teachings I've acquired over the years via teachers, classes, books, friends and my own personal experiences.
My intention is to provide you with a focus as you move through your daily routine that will enhance/expand your experience of yourself and your life in various ways.
xx Lisa
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 Lisa Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Interfaith Minister, Spiritual Counselor, Neurofeedback Provider and an Event Producer who lives in NYC.
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