One night I dreamed I was  

walking along the beach  

with God.

Many scenes from

my life  

flashed across

the sky.

In each scene I noticed  

footprints in the sand.

Sometimes there were two  

sets of footprints,  

other times there

were one set of  

footprints.

This bothered me because I

noticed that during the low 

periods of my life,

when I was suffering from 

I could see only one set of  

footprints.

"You promised me God,

that if I followed you,

you would walk  

with me always.

But I have noticed that 

during the most trying periods of

my life there have only  

been one set of  

footprints in

the sand.

Why, when I 

needed you most

you have not been  

there for me?"

"The times when you have

seen only one set of  

footprints,

is when  

I carried you."

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Soul Retrieval: Return to Wholeness

by Roselyn Caiden BA RAc

Roselyn Caiden BA RAc

Shamanic Spiritual Counsellor

& Teacher

www.sacredpath.ca 

250-889-8717

Most people walk in and out of your life, but FRIENDS leave footprints in your heart

There are few accidents  

and no coincidences  

just synchronicity

Coincidence:- Co-inside-dance

I am not afraid of tomorrow for I have seen yesterday and I love today.

A Poison Tree

~ William Blake   

I was angry with my friend:

I told my wrath,

my wrath did end.

I was angry with my foe:

I told it not, my wrath did grow.

And I watered it in fears

Night & morning with my tears;

And I sunned it with smiles,

And with soft deceitful wiles.

And it grew both day and night,

Till it bore an apple bright.

And my foe beheld it shine,

And he knew that it was mine,

And into my garden stole,

When the night

had veiled the pole;

In the morning glad I see

My foe outstretched

beneath the tree.

In "A Poison Tree," by William Blake the tree is used as an extended metaphor, which helps explain a truth of human nature. This poem teaches how anger can be dispelled by goodwill or nurtured to become a deadly poison.

The Way

Friend, I have lost the way.

The way leads on.

Is there another way?

The way is one.

I must retrace the track.

It's lost and gone.

Back, I must travel back!

None goes there, none.

Then I'll make here my place,

(The road leads on),

Stand still and set my face,

(The road leaps on),

Stay here, for ever stay.

None stays here, none.

I cannot find the way.

The way leads on.

Oh places I have passed!

That journey's done.

And what will come at last?

The road leads on.

~ Edwin Muir ~

 21ST SUN ENTERS GEMINI In Gemini, it is the intellect that we develop in order to understand the universe. We become primarily concerned with information-gathering and collecting. The impulse is to express ideas and share information with others. Under this influence whether we become a serious scholar and careful researcher or a jack-of-all-trades gossiper is up to our nature. Through this sign we employ the survival mechanism of adaptation but we can become vulnerable to the demands and influence of other people through their input. Adopting a twin-like similarity to other people is easy when this sign's influence is dominant. We can lose sight of our own talents and ideas by being too willing and able to adopt other's traits and immerse ourselves in the personal situations of others. We all too readily say what others want to hear instead of saying what they really think, or what we know to be the truth. We may forget to get all the facts before repeating information.

We will react intellectually before we take physical action or assess the practical worth of something, and thereby sort out our true emotions. Analysis becomes a kind of mental exercise. We may notice that everyone becomes more talkative, quick witted, and have increased curiosity about everything. We might find ourselves in a constant state of busyness, running here and there on errands or travelling from one city to another. The versatility of this sign will stimulate ever-changing interests according to our multifaceted personality. This sign's influence is secretive about the personal but loves to learn about everyone else's mysteries and intrigue. It is not surprising that we are inclined to become involved in behind the scenes antics of one sort or another because of a desire to want to know everything. This is a good month to lose weight by keeping very busy and active.

24TH LAST QUARTER MOON We need to be careful what action we take at this time as we are not emotionally clear about our relationship to the assertion. Our willpower is strong however it is possible we are reacting to hurt and pain, illusion or misunderstanding that stems from our past history. Strong passions stimulate our mind and we are likely to go overboard on our beliefs. Being too focused on the details we are attached to distorts the reality of the event. We are capable of transmuting the process if we can catch ourselves mid-stream. Take control of the self rather than try to direct the actions, intentions and decisions of others. It is very likely we need to learn from the experience more than act upon it. Be careful with money, assets and investments.

28TH BALSAMIC MOON Clear vision will require that we get our psychological issues out of the way. Our relationships with others can be mired in anger that has been stored up from past events. We need to change. Cleaning the mind of its trappings will help this transformative process. Friends can help be a sounding board. The issues we store in our subconscious become our partners in crime rather than our companions in spirit. When they hit the light of day and are aired with a nonbiased assistant we can eliminate them by letting them go. Healing is especially potent at this time. Spend some time in seclusion, retreat or meditation for the purposes of healing. There can be good news that will get us on track. Plans for a journey or vacation can be made.

31ST PALLAS ATHENA STATIONS RETROGRADE This planet represents the wisdom that should accompany leadership. She represents intellect, divine wisdom, understanding and the strategy behind war; especially the imbalance of power that must be righted, particularly between male and female. She rules over abusive and incestuous relationships and gives meaning to the struggles of women who wish to be free from male dominance.

With Pallas retrograde, we will rethink all of our initiatives and our challenges, reassess relationships and gender balance. While Pallas Athena is usually on the side of the winner she prefers to use brains, communications and negotiation rather than might and muscle to get there. Disapproval can set her off because of the discordant chord which causes Pallas to flaunt her reaction to disapproval. However, she is a defender rather than a conqueror. For example, she rules the immune system in the body so protecting our own health can be an issue now.

Retrograde Pallas Athena can also address conflict between the head and the heart. We are alert to hidden agendas and if there are any Father issues to be worked out they will surface during this period. We will reassess creativity, initiative and planning too. This is also an opportunity to reconsider or back out of any contracts or legal issues we had been considering. In addition, we can pay close attention to any mental or emotional programs we have regarding fairness. The conscious mind will reflect on the difference between truth and judgment. In any area where we do not fit it is time to evaluate our involvement.

1st Assertion can be triggered but we must be careful because we do not have all of the facts on which we can act affectively. The rush to solve problems or cast judgment is fractured by our issues and imbalances. The mitigation lies within us to use our brains to communicate and negotiate with ourselves rather than flaunt our defense mechanisms. The masculine expression of this combination of energy is certain to let paternal issues rise to the surface. To solve problems we need to rethink our current views. If we act on our existing strategy the confrontation is likely to go sideways. Irritation, conflict and activism collide head-on. We need to restrain ourselves so we can formulate an uncommon expression through a creative re-weaving of our mental tapestry. Over-expression will reveal more than we care to know about ourselves.

NEW MOON Very positive vibrations can be harnessed to pave the way for future unfoldment. We can put the past firmly behind us and see other people in a new light. Growing beyond our psychology will take effort on our part but mostly in the process of letting go. Resentments need to be cleared because there will be no other resolution coming unless we open up the door of resistance and let inspiration in. Financial resolutions can present themselves if we can get out of our own way and not worry so much. The psychological state of fear, worry and exaggeration of the details would only keep us spiralling down after all. Old goals seem to lose their allure as providence brings us new seed ideas to plant. Growth will be possible but remember we have to be ready for change and to let go of what holds us back.

2ND MERCURY ENTERS GEMINI With Mercury in Gemini we become more quick-witted and eclectic, if not scattered and easily bored. We seek constant stimulation to keep the mind busy. Concentration on a focused singularity is therefore more difficult. This influence is emotionally detached and intellectual which dulls the intuitive processes. Being more adaptive and curious we find most everything interesting. Our minds are more open to change during this period. We can enjoy increased humour, wit and quip. Perhaps not intentionally deceptive but certainly mischievous our minds can play with words and insights.

Communication, visitation, travel, errands and general busyness increases. It is more difficult to shut out external stimulation which can cause us to become overwhelmed, frazzled, irritated and confused. When this happens take a time-out to regroup. Some people can stir up trouble and controversy, play mind games, engage in gossip or generally enjoy verbal sparring. This is a good time to do some writing. We can take our ideas to another level and more easily exchange our viewpoints and opinions. Social interactions are likely to increase and we enjoy the superficiality of party events.

3RD NEPTUNE STATIONS RETROGRADE As with most planets when they turn to travel backwards or retrograde they are flipping a switch to shake up what they stand for. With Neptune having domain over intuition, spirituality, dreams, faith and fantasy the flip side will be our escapes and delusions. This will depend upon predisposition of course. If we are prone to seeking escape then perhaps we can be intuitively awakened to our faith and spiritual upliftment. If we are immersed in our faith, spirituality and fantasies then perhaps we can discover which of them are illusions or only an escape from reality. We can discover our denials, fears and hang-ups. The wakeup call to our unpleasant truths can be harsh.

Be careful with the side effects of medications and alcohol as the need for fantasy and escapes are even greater. Neptune Retrograde makes the focus internal, forcing us to question any new dreams we have been entertaining so we can separate what is realistic from what is overly romantic. We can commence creating our contingencies and back-up plans. We get the pause we need for thoughtfulness. We can also connect with a transcendent side of ourselves devoid of judgment and criticism, fully accepting every experience, however frustrating and painful, to be unfolding in a way not bound by limited labels of ethics or morality.

The artistic expression is heightened so we may tap into our talents or psychic faculties because sensitivity and receptivity is more acute. Inner vision bestows a different and more insightful perspective. Our feelings are more astute at picking up and perceiving the illusive. However we can also be plagued by feelings of disillusion and vague dissatisfaction. Listen to the inner voice. Heightened sensitivity can be an asset and a liability if we go into overload. Avoid addictive personalities, psychic vampires and overwhelming people who drain energy because we are picking up too much from our external environment. With general lethargy, it can be due to how Neptune is aspecting our birth chart. There are many physical causes for depression to consider, low body temperature, the thyroid, a past injury affecting the spine and food allergies.

4TH JUPITER ENTERS TAURUS The power of positive thinking can bring feel good times, leisure, improvement and mellow enjoyment. We are grounded, more earthy, practical and willing to apply common sense. It is possible to consider our options in a more leisurely fashion. It is wise to gain specific skills and pursue our passion to add substance to our style. We can establish ourselves firmly, put down roots in fertile places and draw the resources we need to build from the ground up. We create with durability and artfulness in mind.

There will be joy in getting out into nature, enjoying the flowers and all other organic life. Physical strength and appearance can improve along with our sense of humour. This can also bring out our stubborn refusal to accept no for an answer. We are open honest and disclosing but want to know our rights are protected and our financial situation can improve. Most likely we are warm-hearted but this sign can give way to extravagant enthusiasms at times.

We can expect life to be constructive, enterprising, practical, reserved, firm, placid, easy going, and kind. We seek self-sufficiency and stability. The economy consolidates and builds very slowly. Supply meets demand and new inventions begin their marketing campaigns. Art is earthier but it will flourish under the influence of Taurus. There can be engineering improvements.

People will accumulate cash and seek ways to make safe investments. Banks who have a large supply of cash will need to find unique products to lend it and new types of venture capital options will appear. People will have a positive can do attitude concerning their talents and ability. They will insist on spending money on beautiful things and refuse to buy junk. Financially and economically a more solidly constructed foundation can start to take shape or we see more clearly what a false bottom is. Jupiter in Taurus brings growth through capability, self-sufficiency and living our values. This is a good time to share our gifts in the spirit of abundance.

5TH We are focused on developing our aims and objectives by handling everything by priority. Our actions and intentions are directed toward obtaining comfort, security and familiarity. The push forward creates its own disorder, flux and tenuousness but we find a way to do things in our own manner. The questioning, analyzing, searching and questing allows us to put things right. This is strong motivation to pursue further training or get involved in martial arts and the military. One thing to avoid is over-compensating. Our focus can be directed for the express purpose of excluding something else.

CRESCENT MOON The power of invention and self-promotion is activated with the promise contained in this phase of the Sun-Moon cycle. There are some critical things to attend to and new innovative approaches to be developed. Many minds can make short work of a large project. Enlist the help of others and direct them toward the end result desired. Let bygones be bygones and step out of the rut that would keep us trapped. Through the many detailed tasks at hand the way will be shown. Do not fear the adventurous exploration of what could be. Change is the only constant in life so harness its enlightened spark. Growth can be abundant. Watch out for greed and selfish motivation for power and domination. Trust the tried and true.

There is some restless, unpredictable, disruptful energy that will become more impulsive because of the feeling that critical issues must be resolved. If there is any stress or upset it will be for the purpose of bringing realisation and insight. We need to become future oriented. The unexpected, unforeseen and suddenly surprising will test us to break away from whatever holds us back. Intolerances need reform so we can be freer in our commitments and allowed to follow new opportunity as it unfolds. Whatever spontaneous event wrenches us out of our reverie it will lead us to greater prospects. Work with the higher mind, which is where we create our destiny and listen psychically so we can get a grasp of everything dimensionally. This is a good time to do our higher octave work.

8TH CHIRON STATIONS RETROGRADE During the retrograde of Chiron we magnetize and attract the healing and guidance we need. We go inside and heal the deepest darkest parts of ourselves that need our attention and acceptance to transform these into usable energy. Chiron is the doctor that heals the wounds of our earthly incarnation by bringing these wounds to our attention and facilitating their release through focused intention and presence rather than avoidance. We seek sanctuary to get busy. On the mundane level, old wounds are likely to revisit, either subconsciously in the form of memory or through similar event. This is an opportunity to release old woundedness so we can move forward with a greater wisdom. We turn large matters into small ones which eventually lead us to wholeness. Chiron retrograde causes us to look within in order to heal ourselves. We can experience a major transformational emotional, mental and spiritual shift.

FIRST QUARTER SQUARE MOON PHASE If we believe in reincarnation, evolution and soul lessons then this is a good time to address the issues within us that hold us back. If we do not believe in such things at the very least we can face our erroneous zones, weaknesses and lack of growth in certain areas so we can get on with it. Everyone has their own conditional expectations and shoulds therefore we cannot expect unequivocal equality. Emotional rage, nit-picky complaint, judgement and opinion can get in the way of our metamorphosis. The message is to get back to value consciousness and this has nothing to do with materialism. Our life structure and relationships are built around our dysfunctions as much as our strengths therefore if we change ourselves we can expect life and relationship to change too. Mental magic is the ability to get outside of ourselves and experience things out of context.

9TH Fires have been lit and the powers that be have stirred the pot to compel certain reactions within us. These reactions have solicited feelings that are in need of survival. Having processed the turbulence, confusion, nervousness, perplexity, fear and antagonism we are more mindful of the issues surrounding our self-empowerment and assertion. We have found ways to maintain our dominion and power and now we need to expound upon them. We will take action to instigate the methodology of the survivalist within.We need to be more mindful and flexible and ultra aware of the circumstances that are beyond our control. During this time we can carve out a more securely empowered position to work from. Ancestral patterns and biological memory traces of attitude will also have much to do with how we pluck the strings of life. We pull from the strength of our origins while being consciously aware of their influence over us.

VENUS ENTERS GEMINI There is less constancy and depth in relationship, we are light airy, witty, friendly and entertaining. There will be variety rather than domesticity as we will think rather than feel. We will be on the move, visiting many different friends and places. We need to get our head out of the way so we are not so concerned with how silly or vulnerable we look. We need to let our hearts show us the way without censorship. It is possible to synthesize duality into greater holistic creative expression. We can blend masculine and feminine, intellect and imagination, the right and left brain, the old and new into a synergetic expression. We can even merge the scientific with the symbolic. We need to learn to improve our situation, not just toss it aside. It is important to find a way to communicate and learn to do so more effectively without hiding the meaning of our thoughts behind double talk or cloak them ambiguity.

10TH Intellect versus devotion may be a source of inner conflict, as are freedom versus commitment. It is very advisable to find a way to accept and allow room in our life for both needs; otherwise this dynamic is likely to be a source of much tension. Certain aspects of all these things are coming to the forefront to get sorted. Dilemmas about traditional versus free-expression may be a core issue that needs to be resolved in the psyche. This is fanatical energy, strongly in opposition as well as over-zealous to convert. Mainly we need the freedom for unhampered exploration about the spiritual ideals we are pursuing. Sexuality can be another core issue the expression of which can be anything from the ideas of sacrifice and celibacy to radical freedom.

12TH GIBBOUS MOON PHASE Things should come together easily if we are on a new track. It is only if we are trying to stay attached to the old grooves and remain attached to what we perceive to be the only way that we will experience trouble. The karmic thrust is to find the positive value in pursuing new trends. Many will feel bored with their work and think they are not being paid enough. This may cause some to look for new positions and others to start their own business. Promotion is strong and our ideas are rich with promise. Cultivate the opportunities and advantages that are inspired.

SATURN DIRECT Saturn, slow-moving Lord of Karma, changes from one sign to the next every two and a half years, restructuring the foundations of our social awareness and karmic realisation. Saturn's transition from one sign to the next underpins the arena of human consciousness we will be focused on but his cyclical switch between retro and forward motion through the zodiac is also highly significant. Saturn is turning around at the mid-point of Libra. Our choices under the influence of this sign and now the direct motion can become more intense. Of high significance are the situations that have been repeating themselves. Change the structure of life with this forward movement wherever it is tested. Then we have a chance to fulfill our desires.

As Saturn stations direct some of us can emerge with a stronger sense and surer knowledge. Claiming a new authority of who we are in certain facets of our personality and implementing redefined boundaries will help us to complete issues, projects and events quickly. The honest, responsible and hardworking receive gifts and rewards. It is wise to reinforce foundational parameters so a restructuring of how we uphold loyalty, accountability and duty is further defined. Qualities like perseverance and endurance will emerge from a new definition or form of responsibility. Much can be pruned to streamline conscientiousness relaxing or tightening as necessary. The last seven months have brought us to this moment of choice. Saturn, the teacher, moves beyond the degree of its retrograde motion by September 19th. We will feel accomplished and will move on to the next level.

14TH In certain situations we have been analyzing past actions, consequences of choices and trying to decide whether we can save the circumstances or if they are untenable. Now we are focused on the support system aspect of our life; also getting to the core of responsibility, boundary or limitation. We are in fact turning ourselves inside out to reassess our strategies and methodologies. Seeking a sense of our own authority we renegotiate or disengage learning from experience. If our support system is weak it will falter so we need to be careful where we lean. Be careful operating machinery, working with sharp objects or things made of metal and try not to jab other people with words either. If internal combustion is too high we need to find a physical outlet to keep our energy clean.

15TH FULL MOON It is important for our future directions that we pay special attention to the details. We are able to change the primary essence of ourselves to suit our evolutionary purpose. Pathways can open up to those who are ready to step forward. Old issues are more easily ratified. We eliminate the hurdles, blocks and obstacles in our psychology and current events. Great strides can be taken forward because of what has been thrust or forced upon us to realise. Healthy self-esteem is being developed. Be cautious when navigating the streets and highways. Everyone is filled to overflowing with their own thoughts and attendances. Keep the mind as focused on what is being done as possible. Stray thoughts are what cause collisions, injuries and coincidences. Try to keep to zero point to make the best and most of this phase of the Sun/Moon cycle.

16TH MERCURY ENTERS CANCER We have the opportunity to blend our intellect with our emotions and speak out more honestly about what we are feeling. For those who consider themselves emotionally centred this is a time to communicate more clearly about feelings because we are able to use the natural discriminative qualities of the mind to clarify our emotions. For those who are intellectually centred this is a time to suspend the critical faculties so the benefit of understanding the underlying emotion can be gained. Most everyone can go with emotional promptings despite the mind's objections or analysis. It is only the overly emotional who will have some difficulty if they need to look at things objectively. The emotionally upset person's view is too serious and they need to employ acceptance to help make things pass and calm down.

Our minds are retentive, so what we learn now we are not likely to forget. Restlessness can trigger a change in residence. Intuition can increase if we are mentally flexible, open and receptive. Fears surround losing money or suffering at the hand of our brother or sister. Unfortunately this influence does not encourage us to drop any bad habits of thinking due to low awareness. It actually reinforces beliefs and opinions that come from our family. Habits are more pronounced. We gravitate toward people who do not have our ambition or those lesser or lower than us. Psychic dreams can be enjoyed and other metaphysical gifts can be discovered. We gain through travelling by water.

19TH DISSEMINATING MOON PHASE The will is weak and emotions can run away with our perspective. Other people can influence us strongly. Memories and mind scripts never tire of rehearsal. We are not focused upon our best ambitions. Ill advised actions can steer us into futility. This is a good time to socialise, spend time with friends and relax. Time in retreat can be productive. A rest is good. We are not likely to make good decisions as we will be drawn toward our desires rather than our needs. Some things in our life will be dissolving and need to be let go so that creativity can replace them with more relevant alternatives.

20TH MARS ENTERS GEMINI Personal will and steadiness of action is diffused in this air sign. It is a challenge to stay focused in the present moment. Make lists to handle the immediate priorities. Our energy gets turned on rapidly but we are easily distracted. Excitement will lure us away. We lose interest quickly. But for those who have a lot of easy tasks to accomplish this is great energy. The mind is quick and we will find it fun to argue and debate the frivolous using words like energy weapons. Impulse and impatience can lead us to wrong action. This very changeable influence is good for travel, joy riding and sightseeing or hiking. This is a great period for networking with others, cleaning up miscommunication or getting caught up with correspondence or writing. But our passions are scattered and easily bored which makes us feel tired. We seek stimulation to increase energy levels. Nervous energy can make us fidgety. There will be plenty of physical ups and downs. Increased versatility and disdain for routine can be put to good use.

SUN ENTERS GEMINI Happy birthday to all Gemini's. You can be inspired to get on your true path by loosening the ties to thought particles that have always compelled your psyche. Reinvest in yourself with the new information coming your way. Dissolve the old and transform to the new. PALLAS ATHENA STATIONS RETROGRADE Imbalances within the family are redundant struggles that dominate initiatives and starve off growth. It is critical to heal yourself of these rather than carry them forward. The scripts, programs and inner conflicts that rattle around in the subconscious corners of your brain are likely to cause trouble unless you renegotiate with your defence mechanisms. MERCURY ENTERS GEMINI Energising the brain function translates into a busy event filled time. The mind gets to work planning what it wants to achieve. NEPTUNE STATIONS RETROGRADE Actually some clarity can begin to form out of the confusing profusion of imaginative feelings that were being stimulated up to now. A word to the wise; wherever you were led, be sure to clean up the facts. JUPITER ENTERS TAURUS The mind brightens and you tend toward more positive thoughts that make everything more possible. Recognise the state you have been in and make a resolution not to make it a habit. Being too hard on yourself makes you feel considerably less than perfect which makes things too difficult to fix so lighten up! Shift to the future so you can break away from whatever is holding you back mentally, spiritually and physically. The unforeseen is fortunate no matter what the event or circumstance. CHIRON STATIONS RETROGRADE Finding fault with others is not the task at hand. This is the time to go within and address the deepest darkest parts of yourself either in memory or woundedness and the events experienced are a trigger to transform. Deep down in the subconscious the urges of the survivalist are compelling and soliciting old responses but empowerment can be found in asserting yourself toward a new empowerment that is aware of circumstances beyond your control. VENUS ENTERS GEMINI This will augment your more capricious or even contrary nature but in a pleasantly entertaining or free-spirited way. Free-expression of conflicting points can create some tension with people who cannot see the larger picture. SATURN DIRECT There is a weakness around you that can cause you to make the worst decisions at a very critical moment. Inner battles over the consequences of choices made in the past and presently deciding to save or discard must not be deployed at a weak moment. Follow the path of most resistance because your inner guidance may be misleading. MERCURY ENTERS CANCER Taking the easy way out, running from problems and failing to honestly communicate your feelings is an almost irresistible temptation. MARS ENTERS GEMINI The nature of your very essence is excited and dramatised by this passage. While you find this energising others may find that you are too scattered and changeable. You may find them boring.

SUN ENTERS GEMINI Inspirations provide a positive factor in recreating the self in a remodelled version of who you truly are. PALLAS ATHENA STATIONS RETROGRADE Disapproval of others can turn into judgements that are beyond your station and authority which may influence others inappropriately. Guilt plays a huge factor in what motivates your irritability and defensiveness but there are alternative strategies that you can invent to become more affective in problem solving. MERCURY ENTERS GEMINI Old memories pay you a visit. The threads of past and present are woven together. NEPTUNE STATIONS RETROGRADE With the aid of practical common sense you are able to diffuse the mist of illusion by getting the facts and learning about your fears. JUPITER ENTERS TAURUS Promotion and the urge to get ahead, be ambitious and pioneering new involvements will come of this. Steeped in tradition there may be a seasonal agenda to complete that maintains order, priority and security. Intolerances need reform so you can be freer to follow new opportunities that will unfold for you if you make this shift. CHIRON STATIONS RETROGRADE This is an opportunity to release old woundedness and move toward greater wholeness and wisdom but you have to reinvent yourself in the process. You can win the battle but lose the war so be careful what gets you to rise to the bait only to be bated. VENUS ENTERS GEMINI Reminders of pleasant experiences draw your attention. Thoughts migrate through past relationships. Follow your heart. Other people may disrupt your order because of their inner conflicts and this challenges you to avoid using guilt to manipulate them. SATURN DIRECT The shadows of your psyche must not have control over your choices, they are at the bottom of what is causing repetitive situations, apparent power struggles and control issues. Do not expect support from the people in your life that do not share your values but also learn to be more tolerant of other people's beliefs. MERCURY ENTERS CANCER Subjectivity envelopes the mind. You are emotional; fearful, moody, habitual and steeped in tradition. Objectivity, detachment and innovativeness will help. MARS ENTERS GEMINI Things that have upset you a long time ago pay another visit to your consciousness. Old anger can surface or you can act on impulses that have nothing to do with the present. It can be confusing to others and compounding for you.

SUN ENTERS GEMINI Tend to paperwork, multitudinous errands and while you are at it take stock of your diet to make sure you are providing yourself with the energy you need. PALLAS ATHENA STATIONS RETROGRADE Be careful how you take control over things as there are conflicts between the head and the heart that you need to be alert to and judgements that are the basis of your initiatives that need rethinking. Get some objectivity rather than acting on your passions and prejudices in a rush to be the dominant force or source of inspiration. MERCURY ENTERS GEMINI Positive energy helps you to formulate and execute your initiatives. You will operate dualistically with a goal toward integration. NEPTUNE STATIONS RETROGRADE Whatever has been twisting you out of shape lately begins to relax. It is some inner working of the imaginative and fearful mind, the flip side to creative. JUPITER ENTERS TAURUS The desire to get ahead may cause you to go over the top with your efforts and if so you will get noticed just not for the positive attributes you were hoping for. Having things your way is a theme that is rigidly upheld and this strong motivational force will drive you as it is focused on bringing everyone into line with you. Subjective intolerances need to be reformed so you can become more adventurously future oriented. View the unexpected and surprising as an invitation to lift yourself out of mind sets. CHIRON STATIONS RETROGRADE This can produce some great tension as things keep coming back up and you have to face them with new eyes and self-analysis to make the most of healing yourself. The worst in you can surface if compelled to react as if your survival depends upon rising to the occasion. Sometimes empowerment can come in the quietude of a still mind. VENUS ENTERS GEMINI Communications become pleasant exchanges, perhaps social invitations include entertainment and however it transpires this can increase your day to day enjoyment. The focus of your intentions can become disrupted by the unforeseen and even shocking that surfaces out of the blue. SATURN DIRECT You need to make your choices for the right reasons, not to achieve control, attain power over others or any other shadow issues of your psyche. At this point you need to accept that you must let go of the demands you make on others A support system is not one that is extracted. Adapting to this will shift your sense of responsibility and self-authority. MERCURY ENTERS CANCER Stormy emotions cause inner turbulence, restlessness, compulsive responses to fears and a stirring up of subconscious issues. Your first impulse is to dominate others and control according to your command. MARS ENTERS GEMINI The impulse to go overboard is exhilarating, thrilling and adventuresome in the moment but it has its repercussions. The good news is you are having fun.

SUN ENTERS GEMINI Strong words, opinions, disagreements and feelings that rob you of your sense of equality need to be curtailed so you can nurture your personality in healthier ways. PALLAS ATHENA STATIONS RETROGRADE Disapproval from others can set you off, triggering old struggles and imbalances that lay dormant but now create conflict between your head and heart which need pondering. The basis of your argument is unstable but this does not stop you from steaming full speed ahead with the expression of the energy that can be triggered now. You will learn something from it. MERCURY ENTERS GEMINI What you have in mind may get challenged by a broader perspective. It is worth listening to these observations. NEPTUNE STATIONS RETROGRADE Respite from an onslaught of worrisome pondering helps you to get yourself out of pessimistic, negative or self-denigrating traps. Between now and February 2012 work on bolstering yourself in the ways you have been tested. JUPITER ENTERS TAURUS This can help everything in your life to grow, expand and flourish. Even agreements that have long been in place can become more beneficial. Feeling very organised comes with a twinge of unsettled questioning. Yes there are other ways of doing what you always do. You might find this out by making mistakes and discovering a positive end result. Future trends are born now. CHIRON STATIONS RETROGRADE It is easier to see the faults of others than to realise how you have contributed to the old memories and the woundedness that is lifetimes deep. Reacting toward and expounding upon the feelings others stir in you puts you at their mercy. Patterns and memories that have supported your survival need to be reformatted for greater empowerment. VENUS ENTERS GEMINI Be flexible enough to float with the whimsy that others will display and wait for another opportunity for organisation or agreement. Tension and stress about love life, children or significant relationships disturb your peace of mind. SATURN DIRECT Although many will progress and forge forward you will hold your ground and continue to renegotiate with life until you feel you have a strong vision to base your decisions upon. You have until mid-September. Be generous in your decision to bring an end to untenable circumstances. Keep your energy clean. MERCURY ENTERS CANCER You are better able to express your emotions in a calm, clear and discriminating way. It is possible to clear the mind and get things off your chest. MARS ENTERS GEMINI Too many details can cause you to get lost in them. Restless urges disturb organisation. Versatility and tolerance are your best companions.

SUN ENTERS GEMINI You are on the verge of taking big steps toward investing in yourself more realistically, especially if you avoid the negative and do not blame anyone including yourself. PALLAS ATHENA STATIONS RETROGRADE In the deeper recesses of your mind you will become alert to the agendas of others, paternal issues and imbalances in your relations so you can better protect yourself and your future. If you are caught off guard you may be triggered to rush to a defence possibly going overboard or even sideways so stop and think before you collide head-on. MERCURY ENTERS GEMINI You get a boost to your sagging energy, like a gust of wind in your sails that can help you over some of the obstacles, hurdles and blocks that you have been dealing with. NEPTUNE STATIONS RETROGRADE A reality check will help you to avoid making the same mistake once more. Do not forget this lesson; carry it forward to February 2012. JUPITER ENTERS TAURUS Worry, caution, reserve and too narrow a focus will keep you in limbo as long as you are focused on these things. Although it is highly nerve wracking to place your hope in what transpires there is opportunity waiting. Although you are focused and somewhat organised it seems your actions get crossed, you fumble or in some other way lose the thread. Whatever it takes to get you out of your groove it is likely to be a wrench, a yank or a jerk and even if it is unsettling it will be the mother of invention and open up future possibilities. CHIRON STATIONS RETROGRADE If you take personal responsibility for all that has happened in your life like is suggested with the Ho'oponopono method you can magnetise and attract the healing and guidance you need. Feeling that your very survival is at stake you can over-react to the stimulus that others generate. This is especially true if your self-authority has not been validated. Seek to empower yourself not overpower others. VENUS ENTERS GEMINI Seeing the positive in the past helps you to refocus on it in the present and thereby create more for your future. Conflicting interests can create a high degree of tension but luckily there is also an influence that will help you sort it. SATURN RETROGRADE Making decisions is not your strong point, entertaining conflict and dilemma is well known to you, but this is a once in a thirty years opportunity to fix yourself. Take responsibility on in a new way between now and mid-September. Do not get talked into where you spend your money. Consider the consequences of past actions and choices. Realise what your support system does not do for you. MERCURY ENTERS CANCER Habits can control you even though you have been prompted to change your ways. Try not to slide back into apathy or giving up due to the slightest challenge. MARS ENTERS GEMINI Like wind in your sails this influence will propel you to do what must be done and enjoy doing it. Life is not all work, it would be good to do something for your health and well being too.

SUN ENTERS GEMINI Exaggeration can clutter the details and cause you to have unhealthy attitudes. Take a pause for the cause. PALLAS ATHENA STATIONS RETROGRADE This is an opportunity to back out of contracts or legal issues and to pay attention to mental and emotional programs you have regarding fairness that could be steering you wrong. Be objective to be affective, especially if something blindsides you as it will fracture your balance with irritability and conflict. MERCURY ENTERS GEMINI You will overreact to the news you receive at this time. Be sure to listen intently and do not put words or fears into the communication. Guilt can be a negative motivator, unhitch yourself so your plans and actions are to your benefit. NEPTUNE STATIONS RETROGRADE A vast sea of possibilities will be opening up to you come February 2012 but for now you need to take a step back for objectivity and to create a clear forward promotion. JUPITER ENTERS TAURUS Recreate yourself in the image you have always wanted to manifest because destiny is on your side and there are objectives that will come out of spontaneous opportunity. Anger that manifests now is actually long overdue and therefore fails to make its point which hurts everyone. Surprise and unexpected upset is stressful until you realise there is something to celebrate as these uninvited adventures are an answer to the call of the higher mind and lending a hand to your destiny so look to the higher octave. CHIRON STATIONS RETROGRADE Healing comes through gaining an understanding of the bigger picture rather than wrestling with the myriad of details as old subconscious memories or synchronistic events ask you to revisit many ideas. Your heart goes out to those who are attempting to survive in devastation. Their experience rekindles the survivalist in you and makes you more mindful of your higher beliefs. VENUS ENTERS GEMINI Trickster energy can throw you a curve ball if you are caught off guard but mostly the fickleness of this influence leads to creativity or romance. Where conflict and dilemma resides you need to pare it down to a core set of personal values from which your life will flow and become more meaningful. SATURN DIRECT Enoughescapism or being drawn into your shadow sides. Use your psychic receptivity for restructuring the conscious mind to be inspired rather than operating from memory. Be more tolerant of your support system, accept their humanity and adjust to new responsibilities as you renegotiate your own authority. Let go, just let go and move on from the untenable mind messages that keep you from realising greater growth, prosperity and happiness. MERCURY ENTERS CANCER It is healthy to get things off of your mind but the torrent of ideas and emotions that are stimulated right now might be too diverse for others to be able to handle all at once. MARS ENTERS GEMINI Tension and nervousness around others is more about this energy than whether you fit in or not. The flux is unsettling.

 SUN ENTERS GEMINI Objectivity will help you to create clear minded goals sweeping away the pathways of least resistance that could waste your energy. PALLAS ATHENA STATIONS RETROGRADE Defending yourself and working out issues will help because you are alert to hidden agendas therefore can reconsider your position with close attention to the truth rather than judgement. It is only if you get knocked off balance or override the need of the moment that you will stray into unnecessary confrontation. MERCURY ENTERS GEMINI Travel plans can come up at this time and many events or news from people in your past, family or long time friends. NEPTUNE STATIONS RETROGRADE For now you are holding fast to friends and family but you can sense that at some future time these things will be different and you are not ready for that change. JUPITER ENTERS TAURUS Things are tenuous if you are not acting on your own behalf and best interests. There are many pathways opening up to you that you could choose to walk but not all of them are progressive. Even though you know exactly what you should or were committed to do you seem to alter your course for some other persuasion. Like a leaf on the wind and a pebble in a roaring sea you are buffeted around until you take action and matters in a more personally relevant direction. CHIRON STATIONS RETROGRADE Finding yourself smack dab in the circumstances of the past is no mistake, it offers you the challenge of rendering more honesty to your story and healing your wounds. If you feel provoked and are unable to voice your criticism the energy that builds up within is intense. There is no need to dominate the situation but there is a need to accept what you cannot control. You will survive the experience and empower yourself more. VENUS ENTERS GEMINI Gifts will lift your spirit. You are motivated to improve your health and appearance. There is fanatical energy in large measure coming your way and this can develop into whatever you choose just do not waste it on conflict or dilemma that is easily sorted. SATURN DIRECT Be aware that the choices you make now will be based entirely upon your ego, image and personal self-interest therefore try not to convince and convert those who answer to you or you risk obliterating their rights. The cost of maintaining an incompatible support system is too great but true family can be found in those who are in league with your soul. MERCURY ENTERS CANCER Habits keep you stuck, restricted and obstructed. You fear suffering through your siblings. There is tension where you do not fit in. MARS ENTERS GEMINI Involvement with other people gets more intense. While you are dealing with issues of the past you are simultaneously carving out a new trail for yourself.

SUN ENTERS GEMINI Your friends will cast an influence over you and get you involved in things you would not otherwise entertain which can be a novel life-changing experience. PALLAS ATHENA STATIONS RETROGRADE You will find ways to use negotiation, brains and communication rather than might to right any wrongs that exist in your reality. Other people are touchy, easily triggered, defensive, irritable and conflicted so tread carefully. MERCURY ENTERS GEMINI The old way of doing things holds you back. You need a change of venue and this is likely to bring it your way. Move out of your groove, expand and grow into a bigger picture. NEPTUNE STATIONS RETROGRADE Mellow in the glow of what continues to be a enjoyable discourse with life. Your privileged position is enviable in the positive sense. Be blessed. JUPITER ENTERS TAURUS Be careful of the arrogance you do not know you are expressing. Very strong energies surround you and they elevate you to great heights like an eagle in a thermal column. The dominant energy working through you can be overpowering when it is focused, analysing and handling everything by priority to the exclusion of all others. New ways of making money come to you because of the ambitious energies residing in your sign but try not to overstep other people's power because yours is becoming so strongly dominant. CHIRON STATIONS RETROGRADE Power and authority is something we get used to during our lifetime and are not prepared to lose the grip we have on it. Transitioning into a new phase of life or working hard to maintain the hold on self-empowerment brings a set of circumstances to be revisited. Futuristic thinking is the survivalist mode you choose to remodel yourself with. A new image is empowering. VENUS ENTERS GEMINI This is an excellent time to sow seeds of positive things to come even though you know the time is not right for their coming into being. Through the new generations you will experience the ever-changing life patterns as young people express their generational needs and commonality. SATURN DIRECT The ego, image and self-interests combine with values and resource security when you have to make a choice or decision. You need to be more tolerant and flexible, more broadminded and liberal. You are building a tremendous support system through involvement with mind development or value resourcefulness. Everyone is the teacher and all are students. MERCURY ENTERS CANCER Try to avert the compulsion to over-correct other people's emotional flaws. You feel empowered and in control but need to be more objective. MARS ENTERS GEMINI The details get mixed up which can cause you to lose the primary position or it may cost you more than you expected. Unusual events teach you something.

SUN ENTERS GEMINI Positive ideas will flow through you if you make the space and clear the mind so as to receive clearly. PALLAS ATHENA STATIONS RETROGRADE It is imperative that you reassess your strategies, challenges, initiatives and re-examine the balance that may or may not exist within your relationships. Contentiousness can stop you in your tracks, along with imperialistic attitudes and inflated self-correctness. Side step these types of flare ups. MERCURY ENTERS GEMINI Make a plan for your health because it will be on your mind. Shake off lethargy; motivate yourself to work on yourself. Take care of many details and events. NEPTUNE STATIONS RETROGRADE The powers of your imagination, inner faith, belief and trust can be taken to another level. Ferret out any illusion or misrepresentation. JUPITER ENTERS TAURUS You are challenged to grow into your transcendence and it is not easy to realise where you might have misappropriated your energies through the lower emotions. The feeling of being compelled to attend to disorder will create actions and intentions questions and searches that motivate you to get things done but solely in your own way. Curious things can push your buttons and cause you to react but in that reactionary stage you will think of surprising new and unforeseen future directions to orient toward. CHIRON STATIONS RETROGRADE Moving forward means dealing with the many issues that are brought to your attention at present and releasing old memories and woundedness so you can acquire a sense of wholeness. Reduce the past to zero point along with all else that threatens to upset your self-validation. Do not give it power by brewing over things you can do nothing about. Let it go. VENUS ENTERS GEMINI Impulse purchases of big ticket items can put you into debt or will earmark future funds for its procurement. If you purchase many smaller items you will not be happy with what you acquire. Everyone has different needs and values which is something you will experience as issues, conflict or dilemma. SATURN DIRECT You will make choices that directly apply to your getting established and with building tangible wealth. There are lessons about being consistent, thorough and supportive. You may get the most out of everything but lose the lesson and growth. MERCURY ENTERS CANCER Your critical faculties are ramped up as other people's emotions are stirred. Try to understand the underlying emotion and accept others to help make things calm down and pass. MARS ENTERS GEMINI Stimulating energies get you out of your normal routine. They excite the molecules of day-to-day life. But scatteredness can spend too much time and energy.

SUN ENTERS GEMINI Strangely affected by magical forces beyond your comprehension you allow yourself to shape shift into a new design that nurtures the true representation of the inner you and sheds the wounds of the past. PALLAS ATHENA STATIONS RETROGRADE Subconscious scripts can get you into defence posturing and call your attention to the need to reassess your judgements in the light of truth and fairness. Unrest can disturb your peace of mind and since it lingers within it is easily manifested in the outer world through assertions of others. MERCURY ENTERS GEMINI The mind can play tricks on you, confusion, imagination, old woundedness kicks up dust but this is the work you have to do on yourself so you can gravitate toward nurturing wholesome relations. NEPTUNE STATIONS RETROGRADE Welcome to the reverse negative where black is white and white is black. Any awakening thoughts or healing notions will be soul-searched. There is still much to do before you are ready for immortality. JUPITER ENTERS TAURUS You can feel like you are making progress toward the many choices you had in 2010. Building things that nurture you and give you hope is important. Sensitive to the flux and tenuousness of recent times your attempts to prioritise, obtain order and achieve control can be over-expressed. Depressive states are caused by old wounds, slights and lack of wholeness and the unexpected will test you to break away from these mindsets so you can have a freer and more opportunistic future. CHIRON STATIONS RETROGRADE Giant leaps and bounds can be made within yourself but this is not necessarily a feel good experience until you accept your subconscious limitations that are brought to your attention now. Try not to struggle with circumstances and situations beyond your control because they can lead you to over-working yourself which would lead to collapse, upset or shock if not breakdown. VENUS ENTERS GEMINI Now this can mean that a lot of nuisance occurrences challenge you to make the best of things. As long as you are prepared for serendipity there should be no upset. The key to surmounting the odds is to be ultimately flexible with a zero point mind. SATURN DIRECT It is time to make choices based on tangible evidence rather than simple impressions and nervous reactions guided by feeling. Do not base your expectations on a faltering support system. Be honest with yourself about what you can expect from others and what you need to give as well. MERCURY ENTERS CANCER Health issues come up, perhaps your own but also the nurturing needs of others. It is possible for you to get drawn into another's vortex. MARS ENTERS GEMINI Capriciousness and inconsistency can be frustrating. It is a challenge to accomplish what you must in a day because things are not straightforward.

 SUN ENTERS GEMINI No doubt you are very busy taking care of the many details and errands that have piled up in front of you. PALLAS ATHENA STATIONS RETROGRADE Healing yourself from the affects of old relationships is critical along with working out father issues or any emotional programs you have regarding fairness. A machine gun mentality can override the rational, logical and practical because of the force with which ideas are triggered. MERCURY ENTERS GEMINI Up tempo can mean stress because the generation of too much is overwhelming. Expect the unexpected and take it in stride. NEPTUNE STATIONS RETROGRADE This is a definite relief well actually reprieve. Perhaps you had been experiencing a sense of loss or losing your way. Steady up the balusters between now and February 2012. JUPITER ENTERS TAURUS The big guy, Jupiter, has left your sign and it may feel like a letdown after being blessed with its expansiveness for awhile. You still have Uranus working its way through your sign and over your personal planets in Aries until 2018. This earth shaker and mover will help with the individuation of evolution. Boxing yourself in is an isolating thing to do and pushing too hard creates resistance. Yanked from your reverie by stress, the unforeseen, a realisation or anything sudden is actually a call to make a shift that will better your future. CHIRON STATIONS RETROGRADE Ironic events will call your attention to old memories or to revisit old wounds for the purpose of wholeness through transformational shift. The need to survive has you in a difficult position, one where you feel you need someone to throw you a life preserver but the truth be told you need to reinvent yourself and act toward your own empowerment. VENUS ENTERS GEMINI A tendency toward becoming pleasantly scattered allows you to break from a normal routine but it can disrupt organisation. Either/or and other versus states pull and tug at you with this fanatical energy. SATURN DIRECT The thing about choice is that you have to be prepared for when circumstances and state of mind changes occur and this you will find out. You are transforming your relationship to life therefore do not take action based on the emotional shadows of your psyche, fears, need for power and other dark psychology. MERCURY ENTERS CANCER Unfortunately this accentuates subjectivity and emotional upset as well as habits. Your fears are triggered too, especially about finances. Experiences with others can be upsetting. Work on zero point. MARS ENTERS GEMINI Trying to impose a routine at work and at home is challenging as this is highly spontaneous restless energy that can lead you to impulse and wrong action.

SUN ENTERS GEMINI Time flies even though you are making the best use of each and every moment which causes the to-do pile to grow. PALLAS ATHENA STATIONS RETROGRADE Psychological trauma needs healing not defending. Deal with abusive or incestuous relationships that have affected your psyche through a healing process of your choice. Your ideals can get you into heated situations if you over-express your judgements without taking the time to strategically revisit the compelling irritation, conflict and activism that is leading you to head-on collision. MERCURY ENTERS GEMINI Look for the fun that will come your way and enjoy the adventure of exploration. NEPTUNE STATIONS RETROGRADE The unaccountable trend that has been plaguing you of late will subside. This gives you a chance to learn about your weak spots, illusions, misunderstandings and other products of the imagination. JUPITER ENTERS TAURUS Keep your eye squarely on the centre, the core or nucleus of your existence because the many and vast opportunities and possibilities that are opening to you now can be overwhelming. Stay on track, flourish and thrive. The focused effort you expend will achieve acts and intentions that have been stalled by a series of circumstances. Too much passion flows through you; it can overload your circuits and cause other states of mental discomfort so shift your preoccupation onto brighter future prospects. CHIRON STATIONS RETROGRADE You will be growing rapidly but it will be difficult to detect as the old and dysfunctional seems to surface to ask you to look at them again to reduce them to size. Over-assertion can be your downfall when ingenuity would serve a better purpose. Many fires have been lit and you may feel that you are in survivalist mode however the goal is to cut through all this and reach self-empowerment. VENUS ENTERS GEMINI For a brief while you will feel people are becoming frivolous or even silly but once you adapt, this influence will give you a more energetic expression. The subconscious flits from one aspect to another rearranging your focus especially toward things that stress you out. SATURN DIRECT The important criterion is to make your choices according to your true self and through loving yourself first. Focus on the support system aspect of your life and get to the core of responsibility, boundary or limitation according to your own value system. MERCURY ENTERS CANCER Use care and caution when shopping, you make impulsive emotional purchases. Outdoor recreation is an appropriate place for such exuberance. MARS ENTERS GEMINI This influx of excitable energy is energising for you. It brings fun, good times, entertainment and perhaps even some romance.