Have you ever found yourself caught up in an unexplainable energetic force, as powerful as a winter storm, or as revealing as bright sunlight? This unseen force might not be a familiar cause of transformation, but it shakes up your day like a little earthquake. Some of these influences feel like the sky opening and raining blessings on your head, others slow your communication down and trip up your travel plans.
Can these streams of change be connected to the magic of the stars, moon and cosmos at large, or is everything just a random dance of energy?
Catalysts Of Change
This blog contains a handful of planetary occurrences that some believe are linked to shaking things up, revealing truths and creating the perfect platform for casting our dreams into the universe.
Professional understanding of the stars and planetary grid is an enormous undertaking, far beyond my talent. Luckily with just a basic understanding you can have fun deciding if life’s twists and turns are coincidence or everything really is touched by the stars.
When exploring the eclipses, moon cycles and planet retrogrades, notice what astrological sign they are in. For further insight, notice where these planets and signs land in your personal horoscope chart.
Lunar eclipses of various degrees happen on average two times per year, but up to five times in a year. They occur when the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon.
You might experience a lunar eclipse as a time of high energy, personal reflection, releasing what no longer serves you. I use lunar eclipses as a time to release any fears
I’m holding onto. I write affirmations centered around my living with love versus fear. I really dive into where the fear resides in my day-to-day life.
Solar eclipses of various degrees happen on average two times per year, but up to five times a year. They occur when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, this can only happen during the phase of a New Moon. You might notice this energy offers endings and new beginnings. I love harnessing this power to help boost me into life circumstances and mindsets of love and high vibrational energy.
If a planet is said to be retrograde, it is only an illusion. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto can all appear retrograde. We will focus on Venus, Mercury and Mars going retrograde.
Venus represents the things in life that are beautiful, juicy, lovely and abundant in love and life.
Venus retrograde occurs roughly every 18 months. You might notice things are not as smooth in your love life, maybe you have the opportunity to finally close the door on past relationships. Your abundance and ability to feel beautiful might feel a little out of reach. Allowing space in your relationships and not being reactive to the unexpected are good practices during Venus retrograde. Some people also advise not getting cosmetic surgery during this time.
Mercury goes retrograde three or four times a year. This might affect all forms of communication, electronics and travel. Expect the unexpected and delays. Giving yourself extra time for travel and double checking your communication is good policy during Mercury retrograde.
Mars retrograde is once every two years, expect lower energy levels, scattered enthusiasm and opportunity to reevaluate what is worth your time and energy. It is easier to align yourself with what easily flows in your life and release what you have been gripping tightly.
The Full Moon occurs every month. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover things that may have been hidden in the shadows. Expect increased emotions, creativity and possibly poor sleep. I often find myself writing in the middle of the night during the full moon. I encourage you to notice what sign the full moon is in, this will offer even more insight on what you can tap into that might enhance your spiritual journey.
A New Moon occurs every month. This is when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun. Often this feels a little slower moving, making deep reflection and considering life’s options easy. Every New Moon I write my affirmative prayers that will be recited daily thru the following month. It’s the perfect time to cast your wishes into a blank canvas and wait for them to take form.
My Recent Experience with Mercury and Venus Retrograde
Venus went retrograde on my 59th birthday, and I have roughly two more weeks of this impacting the juicy parts of my life. To complete my birthday wishes, Mercury is also retrograde. I tried to be very mindful of my communication with my partner during this time; yet we still have had some conversations that seemed to come out of left field, leaving both of us unsettled.
One morning, in the peak of the retrogrades, I broke the frames of one of my favorite eyeglasses. This was a little upsetting, but I continued with my plans to go cross country skiing. We had just gotten 9 inches of beautiful fresh snow.
The conditions were perfect, blue sky and sunlight shining through the trees. At the top I was completely surprised to see at least 20 elk running about 50 feet from me. It was so perfect that I almost felt the love of Venus.
After a magical ski, I discovered my phone had been dropped somewhere out on the trail. I retraced some of my steps, no luck. Feeling a little frazzled I headed off for an acupuncture appointment, where I promptly took off my watch and jewelry, only to forget them at the end of my appointment. Truth be told, I was a little tired and definitely thinking about my lost phone.
Was my day of breaking, losing and forgetting things all a complication of turning 59, or did the retrogrades, and lunar eclipse have some impact?
About a week later I returned home from a trip out of state. I landed at the Phoenix airport and was able to catch an earlier shuttle to Flagstaff. It seemed like Mercury retrograde wasn’t touching my trip home.
When the driver got into the van, he shared he wasn’t feeling well. Being the only passenger, I settled in for a quiet two-hour ride. It wasn’t long before the driver informed me he was too ill to continue the journey. He pulled off the freeway and stepped outside. Hmmm suddenly it seemed like I was in a sitcom directed by Mercury.
Eventually the driver got back in the van and drove to a place where he could use the restroom. I sat for about an hour, before the paramedics showed up. The night held many unplanned stops, and it stretched on in the strangest of ways. A two-hour ride became a five-hour ride home. Was it Mercury retrograde, or just the universe laughing with me. I definitely saw the humor in how everything was completely off schedule and out of my control.
In case you’re wondering, the driver was safely picked up by his partner.
The Changing World Around You
I love thinking about the magical ways we are supported by the Universe as we journey through life. Is there one way to crack the Universal code so that everything is a little easier and brighter? Some people follow astrology; others believe meditation and prayer will bring answers their way. Many people have several spiritual tools that they rely on.
Ultimately, I believe that when we are connected to source and intentionally manifesting a life with love, we can override the effects of karma, astrology, or any other influencer on life. Knowing that each of us is on a personal journey of expansion, brings great peace to my heart. We can each call for individual experiences of growth that fall under the umbrella of love.
Thank you for reading and I hope you are feeling the magic shining all around you.
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