SUN IN LEO – FOLLOW YOUR BLISS
The modern master of myth, Joseph Campbell, coined the phrase- “Follow your bliss.” This is a profound reminder of an important principle to guide your life by. It is a spiritual truth that at the core foundation of all life is the state of joy, bliss and happiness. In our stressed out world of turmoil and conflict most people have a difficult time connecting with this state of bliss. But we all yearn for it and strive to achieve it.
When the Sun enters into Leo on July 22, the Sun representing our higher spiritual Self, comes home to its place of rulership. Now is the time that is most supportive to reconnect with the joy of life. Now is the height of the summer season when most people go on vacation. This is the time to play, have fun, do what you love to do and follow your bliss.
Tahoe is the vacation destination for hundreds of thousands of people to relax, enjoy and explore nature. For most people recreation is an important means of reconnecting with the joy of life and we are in a wonderland of opportunity in that regard. For those of us who live here we get to recreate every day. Go for it!
Aquarius ( January 19-February 19 ) There are things that you have allowed to hold yourself back that you need to let go of now. Fear and repression result in self limiting patterns of thinking feeling and action. Now is the time for an attitude adjustment to achieve a genuine sense of freedom and liberation. The route prescribed for this breakthrough is playing and having fun and following your bliss.
SUN IN TAURUS–TIME TO FOCUS ON FINANCES
This is the time to focus on finances. With the current state of the U. S. and global economic situation we are heading into more challenging times. We have survived the past 5 years of monetary contraction with some tepid signs of moving beyond the longest recession since World War II. Even though there are some positive signs of sustainable recovery we are about to enter into another and deeper phase of contraction. We should each get our financial house in order to the best of our ability. That means reducing monthly overhead or expenses and reduce your debt as much as possible. Put as much money into savings as you can. But not in the stock market. It is about at the top and another severe stock market correction is coming. Try to secure and expand your income if possible.
Locally here at Tahoe we have had a rough economic winter. With very little snow the ski resorts and associated tourist businesses have struggled to make it. This has had an effect on the overall community. Tahoe will always be a significant resort destination. It has so many unique qualities and is close to major urban centers. But we need to be more creative and diversify our economy. There has been tremendous creative expression here in the past and there will be more in the future.
The Sun enters Taurus this month on April 19. This fixed earth sign is that which manifests the energy and consciousness of creating wealth and abundance. The Bull is the symbol of fertility and rules money. This is the time to plant the seeds of new creative financial and monetary ideas That will reach fruition and harvest in the summer and fall.
Aquarius ( January 19-February 19 ) You feel a significant creative impulse now that is important for you to give expression to. There is a significant amount of personal growth that you have achieved and you are ready to break through to a new level of life expression. People will sense the new power that you have. Not everyone will react positively.
Sun in Aries
Aquarius ( January 19–February 19 ) The focus now is on career and work. Your ability to inspire others is a key element in enlightening your work situation. There is a need for you to speak out. What you have to say is really important and it will have a positive effect beyond your immediate situation.
SUN IN PISCES–OPEN UP TO SPIRIT
The Sun enters Pisces on February 18. The Sun’s passage through the last sign of the zodiac completes its annual journey. Appropriately Pisces is that constellation that rules spirituality and idealism. After we have been exposed to the different energies and consciousness of life as represented by the signs of the zodiac , we reach our completion and fulfillment in the ultimate reality of spirituality. It is time to turn our attention within in meditation and contemplation of the deeper realities of life. This is the most conducive time to ground spirit into matter. By doing this we prepare ourselves for the unfoldment of a new cycle beginning on Spring Equinox next month.
Aquarius ( January 19–February 19 ) There are extreme ups and downs in your life now. It feels like you are on an emotional roller coaster. You also feel stuck and not able to move ahead in your life. But if you can clear your head you will be able to see your way out of this situation. There is a strong supportive energy that you can tap into to change the situation.
THE SUN IN AQUARIUS–THE RISING LIGHT
The Sun enters Aquarius on January 19. It is always nice to begin the new year with the uplifting energy of Aquarius. This sign of the zodiac is what rules the goal of human evolution–self realization, enlightenment and cosmic consciousness. It also expresses through genius, originality and creativity that thinks outside the box to come up with new answers for old problems. Aquarius also rules freedom and liberation which is manifesting in increased questioning and challenging the control and manipulation of the power structures of society. The Waterbearer rules initiation into higher states of consciousness which is evident in the awakening of the masses of people to the fact that there are serious things wrong with our society. The light that the Sun in Aquarius shines at the beginning of the year can help us find the right direction to pursue for the balance of the year.
Aquarius ( January 19–February 19 ) This is your month to shine. Spread your wings and soar. This is the time to reconnect with the joy of life. Play, have fun, do what you love to do. Follow your bliss. You should feel a sense of adventure. Go where you have never gone before–do something you have never done before. This is a good month for you.
SUN IN CAPRICORN–THE END OF THE YEAR
The Sun enters Capricorn on December 21. This marks the Winter Solstice–The beginning of the winter season. This is the shortest day and longest night of the year. From this point the days will get progressively longer and the nights shorter until Summer Solstice. The ongoing expansion of light and shadow is one of the fundamental themes of life.
In the annual passage of the Sun through the signs of the zodiac which manifests as the seasons, the life cycle of birth, growth, decay and death are experienced. Capricorn and the winter season are the death part of this cyclic process. Death is the releasing and letting go of that which no longer serves us. This is followed by rebirth in the spring.
Think of this time of year as that of endings and completions–when the outer physical form aspect of life dissolves into the invisible worlds. This is the time of year of the holidays or holy days. Most cultures traditionally recognize this time as most conducive for connecting with the spiritual worlds. It is a time of reflection, meditation, prayer and celebration of the deeper spiritual impulses of life.
The Sun’s passage through Capricorn wants us to make a conscious review of the just completed year. It is an exercise in memory that begins with the last day of the year and proceeds backwards in time to the first day of the year. There is a spiritual benefit to doing this exercise and on a practical level in can reveal some hidden insights to us. It also helps us to make a more intelligent plan for the upcoming year.
Aquarius ( January 20-February 18 ) This is a good month for you. Your ability to soar and take flight and feel free and liberated is strong now. Spirituality and idealism are the primary forces of motivation in your life. Partnership also provides special opportunities for you now. Take advantage of them.
SUN IN SAGITTARIUS–A TIME OF GRATITUDE
The Sun enters Sagittarius on November 21. This is the time when we are near the end of the year and we can look back and take stock of what we have experienced and accomplished. It is harvest time both literally and figuratively. We celebrate Thanksgiving now which is a truly Sagittarian holiday. We give thanks and have gratitude for the abundance that life has bestowed upon us–both material and spiritual. Sagittarius also wants us to review our year and distill wisdom and understanding from our experiences. What have we learned so that as we make plans for the future we can choose more wisely?
Aquarius–You are increasingly feeling the need for freedom. The old patterns of limitations and boundaries in your life are holding you back from a more elevated state of being. You sense and feel these forces within you and you know that you must honor them. There is a movement going on in your life towards manifesting a more authentic sense of self. Go for it!
SUN IN SCORPIO–TRANSFORMATION
The Sun enters Scorpio on October 22. This fixed water sign is very emotionally powerful and represents the untapped resources of the soul. The depths of the soul are plumbed during the Sun’s passage through this sign. The subconscious mind that Scorpio represents opens up to release much of its contents to conscious awareness. It can be a time of revelation as to unresolved conflicts that still need to be worked on. This creates the opportunity to do our inner work to transform our negatives into positives. Scorpio rules alchemy which is dedicated to turning base metals into gold or transforming darkness into light. It is a time to achieve some significant personal growth.
Aquarius–You are at a crossroads and need to make a decision as to where you want to go. The future beckons but it will require some attitude adjustments on your part if you are going to effectively take advantage of the opportunities that are presented to you. This may bring up some inner conflicts that you need to look at and resolve. The future looks bright.
A CHANGE OF SEASONS
The Sun enters into Libra on September 22. This day marks the Fall Equinox. It is the end of Summer and the beginning of the Fall season. Equinox means ” equal night “. At this time the daylight and nighttime hours are equal. As the Sun continues its annual journey into the Southern Hemisphere the days will continue to get shorter and the nights longer. The temperature will continue to drop as the angle of the Sun moves from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere. As the leaves turn, it is now harvest time and the results of the year’s work will be made manifest. On an esoteric note the days of excess and indulgence of the lazy, crazy days of Summer are over and the more sobering days of relative temperance of Fall are upon us. Archangel Michael now reigns supreme and is wanting to bring an influence of cleansing, purification and healing to us. This is to prepare us for the sacred holy days of Winter.
Aquarius–There is an awakening to higher consciousness that is going on right now and you are one of the leaders in this shift of paradigms and values. But even you need to continue to open up. There is a need on your part for an attitude adjustment to be able to more genuinely see how that which is considered ideal is really quite practical.
TIME TO GET FOCUSED
The Sun enters Virgo on August 22 which shifts the energy from the fiery passion of Leo to the grounded earthiness of Virgo. This sign of the zodiac is highly mental and it can bring an analytical critical perspective to our activities. It wants us to evaluate our actions and see if they have been productive of results. This is the last month of the summer season and it is our last opportunity to accomplish any plans that we have set for ourselves for the summer. If you have not achieved what you intended now is the time to get focused and put your intentions into action. There is an inherent gift of wisdom to be gleaned from what you do now.
Aquarius–You are feeling extremely unsettled now. You feel blocked and want to move ahead but you are stuck. Life is not going the way you had hoped and there is a part of you that wants to get out of here. Patience is the key. You need to dive deeper into your soul to contact your inner resources that will help you to work through this temporary situation.
