To my home country - Sweden
As I got to my country of origin, my two bags were not at the carousel ... this time I had to have a good laugh! Honestly! Is it the power of the Mercury Retrograde of my own mind being aware of the power of the Sky? Don't think so!!! I actually know that my positive thinking isn't strong enough to bring my suitcases to me. "Third time is the Charm" came to my mind as I was taken back with a smile and concluded that I might not like to carry my suitcases but wanted to have the airline companies deliver them to me the next day - or rather four days later ... and I keep smiling ... now in the rain!
Again, I am allowing a natal birth chart of the 'old' speak to me; this Swedish chart dates back to 1523 and it shows the Sun and Mercury in Gemini which is a sign of versatility and travelling ... Swedish people have always enjoyed travelling and exploring the world, and we can find many natives leaving the country for various reasons. This natal birth chart shows the Moon, Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter and the North Node in Pisces. When I studied this chart it attests to Sweden's humanitarian efforts and the desire for Social justice for their people and lenient immigration laws. With Mars on the Virgo Ascendant it is a bit of speculation as Sweden declared their neutral status during two World Wars ... and as you know ... my status is the same! Mars does stand up for his right when the unfairness comes his way but works in constructive manners and justice will be served. Always for the Right of Humanity!
Now, in my neural state of being Swedish I looked for much needed clarification of the now Moderate Party in charge, actually stands for. I refer to the Wikipedia and find the following helpful, "The Moderate Party (Swedish: Moderata samlingspartiet: "the Moderate Coalition Party", commonly referred to in Swedish as Moderaterna: "the Moderates") is a conservative and liberal-conservative political party in Sweden. It is the largest and dominant party of the Swedish center" An election in 2010 showed the Moderate Party winning by 32% and with another election coming up in November of 2014 might show the comfortable, stable and humanitarian efforts continue to grow with the current party. What impresses my heart is the Swedish law to accept any refugee of war to become life-time Swedish citizen. It also makes me wonder how the Swedish government will be able to pay for the thousands of refugees from Syria and Pakistan entering every week assuring them a life-time Swedish citizenship ... but the moderate conservatism seems to work. Sweden's unemployment rate at the moment is 8.2%.
The transits to Sweden is most affected by Neptune moving across the many Pisces natal planets. With Visionaries continuing to support those in need, the necessary practical funding of a 'social' system is still working.
Today is July 1st, and please accept my sincere apologies for being a bit late with my monthly AstroShamanic Newsletter ... but you might also be interested in knowing that my luggage is still not at my destination. My patient and understandable nature, including my respect for Astrology is attested by my contentment to wait and play with my grandnewphew Elias, 7 years old ... the Sun is shining. Also, I read postings on Facebook that finally Mercury is Direct ... not quite yet. But the airline company has informed me that my bags are on their way ...four days late! When Mercury stations Direct, it is advisable to give his movement a few more days to make sure that we know in what directions we are going ...so I go back to my writing that I have continued during my Journey, and I hope that you have enjoyed my impressions!
Here are a few points for the month of July, 2014 ... Enjoy the summer/winter months (depending where you live!), and all that comes your way with the appreciation of Life every day that you wake up!
Lots to be thankful for ... Namaste, Shanti, Peace, Love!
July 1
Mercury Stations Direct 8:50 AM (EDT). Really?! Ok, if the Sky says so!!!
July 4
U.S. Independence Day!!! Let's continue to offer our Prayers and Blessings for the natal birth chart of the US which is still affected by Pluto in opposition to its natal Sun; Power, Spirit and the purpose of Humanity.
July 5
First Quarter Moon, conjunct Mars. Wonderful and beneficial day to set goals and even commit to that diet!
July 7
Love is in the air with, so please go looking for it!
July 12
Full Moon 7:25 AM (EDT), some energy of disagreement, but standing up for your rights and opinion will get you through the weekend. Soak in the view of the Moon is always a healing for everybody! Completion for some!
July 13
Change of directions of emotions stored up within your head, Mercury, and Venus/Mars will get very personal. Good feelings coming our way.
July 16
Our explorative, expanded and good luck charm, Jupiter is moving away from caring Cancer to the Leader of the Jungle, Leo which means that some will run too fast for their own taste. Others will grow in their understanding and grow with unlimited success!
July 18
Last Quarter Moon. With implementation of projects, ideas and imaginative efforts, this is a great day to check your creative juices!
July 19
Creativity continues and with Mercury, our minds and Neptune in a trine, with other beneficial aspects, the day promises warm and loving feelings.
July 20
Saturn, the restrictive control freak stations Direct which means that our efforts lately will be paid off, of course only for those that that been disciplined.
July 21
A day with unexpected results but beneficial creative and fun projects. Go for it!
July 22
Happy Soul's to the great Leo people!
A day of necessary communicative confrontations. Clears the air - so don't hesitate to speak up!
July 24
Mercury will allow deep rooted emotions and realizations surface and bring out the best in many. Good feelings!
July 25
Mars, the guy that causes our temper to run high moves in to Scorpio, its planetary ruler, which means that some will lose it totally and some will simply express what needs to be said.
July 26
New Moon, 6:42 PM, (EDT). A wonderful feeling with lots of expressions to be explored and allowed to come forth. Go for it or start that project that you have thought about!
July 28
Heart-ache for some and Break-up for others ... as man will continue to let the Heart tick!
July 31
Allow the heart rule and not the mind because that is what matters - the Heart!
For those that have the time to look up in to the Sky at night, here are some points:
Beginning of July, the crescent Moon is low in the West evening sky with Regulus close to the Moon. Jupiter, also in the Western sky will shine bright but will disappear in the glare of sunset mid-month. Mars and Spica can be seen in the South-West at nightfall.
July 7, Saturn will be able to be observed close above the Moon at night fall.
Venus is prominent in the morning sky until later October. Mercury will be visible in the morning sky mid-month. Enjoy your walk in the Moon-Light during the Full Moon weekend July 11-13 and remember the energy is within as well!