Greetings!
Welcome to the February It's All Good Astrology News. As always, thanks so much for the privilege of sending it to you!
This month, in recognition of the current economic climate, we're introducing our most dramatic savings opportunity ever: new sliding scale rates for consultations as low as $75/hour!
The discounts don't stop there, either! Benjamin's Online Beginning Astrology Class, which starts this Monday, Feb. 2, now features a reduced tuition of only $125. And he's slashed the tuition for his Online Mentoring Class to just $15 per class.
There's also information on how you can download the MP3s and PowerPoint decks from Benjamin's January lectures: "Quantum Global Shift: An Astrologer Looks at 2009 thru 2012 & Beyond" and "Light Speed Astrology: Diving into the Heart of the Chart."
This month's feature article is...not in this newsletter! Sorry -- Mercury Retrograde got the better of me this time! However, I should have it finished soon, and will send it to you in a separate email. The all-important monthly forecast for February is definitely here, though!
Thanks again for choosing to receive the It's All Good Astrology News, . Enjoy the issue!
-- Benjamin
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NEW Lower Sliding Scale Rates!
 In recognition of the challenging economic times we're in, we have made our sliding scale rates even more affordable! Whether you choose to work with Benjamin or Spiritsong, consultations are now available for $75-$125/hour. Clients are welcome to pay any amount in that range.
Astrological information is more important now than ever. It is our hope that, with these lower rates now available, astrology's unique insights can help more people in these challenging times.
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Celestial Forecast for February 2009
by Benjamin Bernstein
Whatever your sun sign, this forecast will help you choose how to best use each month's astrological energies! Events are most powerful on the dates listed. However, their influence will be active for at least several days before and after. All dates and times are in the U.S. eastern time zone.
While everyone is affected by these global transits, you will be most powerfully impacted when moving planets activate natal planets and other sensitive points in your birth chart.
VOID-OF-COURSE MOONS. It's best to avoid starting important new projects or making major purchases during these times. "Business as usual" is the best strategy for these periods, which occur when the Moon has made its last major Ptolemaic aspect but has not yet moved into the next sign.
2/1, 1:09 - 5:10 pm, Taurus
2/3, 8:28 - 9:16 pm, Gemini
2/5, 12:45 - 11:07 pm, Cancer
2/7, 2:08 - 11:45 pm, Leo
2/9, 2:29 pm - 2/10, 12:40 am, Virgo
2/11, 11:18 pm - 2/12, 3:34 am, Libra
2/14, 9:47 - 9:52 am, Scorpio
2/16, 4:38 - 7:55 pm, Sagittarius
2/18, 8:37 pm - 2/19, 8:27 am, Capricorn
2/21, 4:02 am - 9:08 pm, Aquarius
2/23, 9:09 pm - 2/24, 8:01 am, Pisces
2/26, 1:10 am - 4:25 pm, Aries
2/28, 12:52 - 10:35 pm, Taurus
THE STORY SO FAR: Saturn retrograde thru 5/16, Mercury retrograde thru 2/1, 2:11 am.
2/1 (Sun). MERCURY GOES DIRECT today at 2:11 AM, ending the retrograde which began 1/11. This is a good time to take the fruits of the last three weeks' contemplations and reflections and begin putting them into action.
Interestingly, Mercury resumes its forward motion at the focal point of a WEDGE aspect pattern (composed of an opposition, a trine and a sextile) which began 1/25, peaks today, and lasts through 2/5. With Mercury pulling energy from the current Saturn-Uranus opposition, it's an especially good time to move forward with actions that involve paradigm-shifting or releasing outmoded structures!
2/2 (Mon). VENUS ENTERS ARIES today, starting her annual journey through the zodiac anew. She normally spends about a month in each sign, but will spend nearly five months in Aries due to her upcoming retrograde on 3/6.
Venus is not naturally at home in Aries, which is the sign of her detriment. But since she's settling in for such an extended stay, you might want to adopt some strategies to redirect potentially negative energy in more positive directions. To keep adversarial energy out of your intimate relationships, find some forceful, assertive actions you can take out in the world as a couple. Get lots of exercise, and consider starting or reenergizing creative projects. Finally, keep the sexual energy flowing strong. (Have you experimented with tantra?) Make love, not war!
2/4 (Wed). With Saturn quincunx Chiron, it may be a good time to call in a consultant to have an objective look at your business. Since we're now in the most challenging business climate we've seen in decades, "business as usual" (Saturn in Virgo) is no longer good enough. Some outside-the-box thinking from an innovative mentor (Chiron in Aquarius) could help you see just what adjustments (quincunx) you need to make now. (Adopting a similar strategy for non-business adjustments is also supported.)
Mars enters Aquarius today through 3/14. This makes a total of five planets (Mars, Jupiter, Neptune, the Sun and Chiron), as well as the North Node, in this sign! Mars adds initiation, drive and passion to this rich mix in the archetypal energy of the unusual, the brilliant, the revolutionary and the humanitarian.
2/5 (Thu). February's big event is here: THE SATURN-URANUS OPPOSITION! These two powerful planets will be making five oppositions in total, with this being the second. (The first was on Election Day, 11/4/08, and the other oppositions will be exact on 9/15/2009, 4/26/2010 & 7/26/2010.) However, the energy of this opposition will be strong and consistent through the Fall of 2010.
I discussed this series of oppositions in this article, but here's the bottom line: Uranus' job is to revolutionize or destroy existing structures that have outlived their usefulness. If a structure is still useful, Uranus will strive to paradigm shift it to the next level.
Therefore, I highly recommend that you consciously release all outworn structures of any type in your life, however wonderfully they may have served you in the past. (Be especially attentive to your intuitive flashes!) Otherwise, your Higher Self will do whatever it must to move you forward on your evolutionary path. Under these types of energies, resistance tends to breed suffering.
Check your natal chart for any sensitive points that lie between 18° and 24° Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces or Gemini. These are the ones that will be affected most powerfully by the revolutionary power of the current Saturn-Uranus opposition.
As if the Saturn-Uranus opposition isn't enough to deal with, Venus also squares Pluto today! This aspect promotes a frequently challenging "death and rebirth" process in relationships. You will be able to move even more deeply into relationships that promote your positive personal transformation. However, relationships that act as drags on your evolutionary process should now be released, or at least put on the back burner.
The Venus-Pluto square can also supercharge creativity, especially if you're willing to plunge in with an uncensored, no-holds-barred attitude.
Click here for the rest of the February forecast.
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In Closing
Thanks for taking the time to read this, . Your comments are always welcome. May the stars light your way!
Be well,
Benjamin Bernstein & Spiritsong
Holistic Astrologers
It's All Good Astrology
"Hope found here"
828-658-9073 / 800-461-3569 (Benjamin) or 828-777-6688 (Spiritsong)
www.ItsAllGoodAstrology.com
benjamin@ItsAllGoodAstrology.com; mary@SpiritsongOasis.com
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February Birthday Discounts!
We offer a 20% discount to anyone booking a consultation during their birthday month!* So if your birthday falls in February, it's a great time to schedule a consultation, get a preview of your major opportunities and challenges during the coming 12 months (and beyond), and save some money!
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* Cannot be combined with other price reduction or sliding scale offers
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Reduced Tuition Online Beginning Astrology Class starts this Monday, Feb. 2!
Benjamin's revamped Online Beginning Astrology Class runs for six weeks on Monday nights from this Monday, Feb. 2 to March 9, 8-10 pm US eastern time. You'll learn about modes, elements, planets, signs, houses, aspects, aspect patterns, chart integration and more - everything you need to start interpreting natal charts!
You get 12 hours of live, interactive online instruction for only $125 -- satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. And you can try the first class absolutely free -- you pay for the series only if you continue.
The audio portion of the class is via conference call, while the visuals will be displayed on a special website that displays Benjamin's computer screen in real time. An audio MP3 download of each class is included, as well as a PDF of each week's handout.
Click here for more information, or call 828-658-9073 / 800-461-3569 toll-free, or e-mail info@ItsAllGoodAstrology.com.
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Tuition Reduced to $15 for Online Mentoring Classes!
 Experience the joy of increasing your astrological expertise in an intimate small-group setting! Benjamin is offering Online Astrology Mentoring Classes on Thursday nights. And tuition is now much more affordable -- just $15 per class!
Enrollment is now open for the month starting February 5! For more information, please visit the Classes Page.
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Hear (and See) Benjamin's "Quantum Global Shift" and "Light Speed Astrology" Lectures!
You can now hear the audio and view the PowerPoint deck of Benjamin's recent lecture, "Quantum Global Shift: An Astrologer Looks at 2009 thru 2012 and Beyond." The talk was presented on Jan. 13 to a standing-room-only audience in Asheville, NC.
Click here to visit the page where you can download the audio and PowerPoint files. (We hope to have a video of the lecture available soon.)
Lecture synopsis: The global financial crisis is just the warm-up act for the unprecedented period of massive paradigm shift we have now entered. The astrological energies driving this transformation are more powerful than anything most living humans have ever experienced, and Benjamin explains them so that even those who have never studied astrology can understand what's up. Benjamin discusses 2009 in detail, as well as the powerful multi-year transits of Pluto, Uranus and Saturn that will be shaking up the planet thru 2020. And, of course, we also discuss 2012!
While "Quantum Global Shift" is intended for a general audience, Benjamin's lecture entitled "Light Speed Astrology: Diving into the Heart of the Chart" shows astrologers how to do no-prep consultations. He presented it on Jan. 27 to a packed meeting of the Asheville Friends of Astrology. Click here to visit the page where you can download the audio and PowerPoint files.
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Astrology Retreat in April!
 The 6th Annual Astrology Retreat will be held by OPA, the Organization for Professional Astrology, April 15-19 at the Asilomar Conference Center on California's scenic Monterey Peninsula.
Fifteen specialty tracks will be offered at the retreat. (One of them, "Building Your Successful Astrology Practice," will be co-taught by Benjamin and OPA President Bob Mulligan.) Everyone from beginning students to advanced professionals can benefit from the retreat's offerings.
Click here for more information!
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February 2009
