monday september 7th-
the first aspect of the day and week is exact at 1:21am when the sun in virgo semisextiles stationary and just gone direct venus in leo, this is the very first aspect venus makes after her station and it's an auspicious one! the sun, bringer of Light and consciousness, links up with venus as she slowly moves forward from her standstill in the sky- shining his Light on her but in not as harsh of a way as he was when the sun conjoined retrograde venus back on 8/15. awareness and illumination around where we are, where we have been and what is to remain in the past and what can come forward with us into our futures is revealing itself right now. it's interesting that this alignment is in leo and virgo- illuminating the shift of regulus who was in leo for 2000 years and just precessed into virgo in 2012 (and will remain there for 2000 years). finding ways to link the best aspects of leo (passion, heart-felt service, fun and realizing we are Divine) with the best aspects of virgo (humility, service, doing the work and realizing we are mortal) is supported this week. finding balance between head and heart helps us to understand where we are and where we are going in life and from this place we can take one step at a time in the direction that is true for us!

at 11:22pm mars in leo quincunxes retrograde chiron in pisces, creating tension and friction between the fiery, dynamic will and drive and the Wounded Healer planetoid. where mars in leo wants what he wants and he wants it right now- chiron reminds us that we need awareness around our compulsions and drives otherwise unconscious expression of them can get us into trouble. mars/chiron helps us to heal any wounds we have around ego, will, drive, anger, sexuality and aggression but it can also exacerbate these issues. finding balance between healthy boundaries and sensitivity to others and ourselves is key right now. over the next 24 hours mars will trigger the uranus/chiron semisextile- bringing amazing opportunities for sudden shifts and healing around identity, desire, will and taking action in our lives. the key is in being able to discern when we are coming from ego and when we are coming from the Higher Self. a fine line is being asked to be tread between seeing our Light and greatness and seeing our wounds and shadow. we can we can see and hold both our actions don't come from Unconscious places. keep that in mind today and tomorrow!

tuesday september 8th-
at 12:53pm mars in leo trines retrograde uranus in aries- aligning the will, warrior and drive with the Great Awakener! mars/uranus is a great aspect for taking action, moving forward in life, letting go of constrictions and restrictions and most importantly for EVOLVING. if you have been sitting on the sidelines not making the changes that need to be made- then mars/uranus is your ticket to freedom! the key is in doing this from a heart-centered place rather than an angry, willful, mean place. uranus is in mars' sign- so there's a lot of desire, will and directed energy to work with right now. work with it consciously and break through the glass ceilings in your life!

the mean north node in libra cojoins and parallels (making a super aspect) mean BML in libra at 5:56pm (BML just moved into libra on 8/24). the north node is in it's last leg of the journey through libra- as the nodes will move into new signs a month from tomorrow (exact on 10/9)- so all the recent planetary action with the north node has been bringing a 19 month journey of evolution and growth to a close (with closure and completion on the agenda). BML with the north node commences a huge, new evolutionary cycle when it comes to relationships, partnerships and balancing that with our independence and need for autonomy. libra is the ultimate relationship-oriented sign, while BML is the ultimate independent, wild Dark Feminine. libra is a sign that thinks (it's an air sign) while BML is all about feeling and Being in the body (not disconnecting from it and going into the head). if relationships in our lives come at the expense of our freedom- BML with the north node will help reorient us in our true north direction. with BML in libra empowerment comes through the navigation of relationships. others are mirrors for us- those we are drawn to as well as those we are repelled by reflect something important about ourselves back to us. opportunities to see and own our shadow, Light, power and weakness come via relationships with others- and using relationships as such is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED right now. the coming 9+ months of BML's journey through libra challenges us to find balance between blazing our own path and connecting with or committing to others in ways that promote growth and evolution. with the north node involved this month- major new journeys of beginnings and endings are seeding right now. close out one chapter and start a new one with consciousness (otherwise you will repeat history over and over and over again).

wednesday september 9th-
the only major aspect today is exact at 12:27pm when mercury in libra squares retrograde pluto in capricorn- creating tension and friction between the conscious mind and intellect that wants peace, balance and harmony and the Lord of the Underworld that wants to get to the root and Truth of the shadow, shit and Unconscious. mercury square pluto can bring much intensity to thinking and communicating- so navigating this energy consciously is highly recommended. mercury in libra may be fine with the surface of things (or fine with making things appear fine on the surface) but mercury...

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monday august 24th-
the first aspect of the day and week occurs at 3:25am when mercury in virgo contraparallels the north node in libra, energetically aligning the conscious mind and intellect with the evolutionary north node of destiny and growth. this week mercury and the north node will align by declination (today) and degree (on saturday)- creating a super aspect between these two and bringing in very important communications, connections, information and awarenesses that can positively alter our life path, purpose and Soul's trajectory. mercury will cross over the celestial equator this week- so mercury will contra parallel the north node AND parallel the north node (exact on thursday). with both mercury and the north node on or near the celestial equator we have a fine pointed focus on truth, destiny, evolution and growth. this light can be clear but also perhaps harsh if it happens to shine a Light on what we have been avoiding dealing with, looking at or addressing. the Light of Truth can cut away illusion, delusion and self-deception and is really positive for the Spirit and Soul (although maybe not so great for overblown ego). paying close attention this week to the mind, thoughts, ideas, conversations, communication and information coming to Light is very important for our evolutionary path!

mean black moon lilith moves out of virgo and into libra at 9:34pm, shifting the fierce, Dark Feminine's focus from earth to air, body to mind, inward direction to outward/other direction. BML in libra is focused on relationships and balance of give and take, self and other. ultimately the journey with BML is to find and center ourselves in our power. the wounded expressions of the Dark Feminine comes out as giving away our power (and becoming victims) or lording our power over others (and becoming tyrants). we are challenged to move beyond these polarizations so that we can anchor into our power and emanate out into the world from this empowered place. with BML in libra empowerment comes through the navigation of relationships. others are mirrors for us- those we are drawn to as well as those we are repelled by. opportunities to see and own our shadow, Light, power and weakness come via relationships with others. BML is a fiercely independent Goddess, and yet libra is the sign of relationship. the coming 9+ months of BML's journey through libra challenges us to find balance between blazing our own path and connecting with or committing to others in ways that promote growth and evolution. (more on BML into libra and the BML/NN conjunction will be written on the astrology blog later in the year)

mercury in virgo parallels retrograde chiron in pisces at 11:03pm, aligning the mind and the Wounded Healer. opportunities for healing come via self-awareness, communication, discernment and commitment to Truth. being willing to see where we have been intentionally delusional, deceptive, out of integrity or dishonest with ourselves and others can ultimately be healing- if we can get through the shame, guilt and desire to numb out that first comes when we get confronted by all that is out of alignment in our lives. taking time to do this deep work is recommended this week as much can be cleared if we are willing to really move into and through it first!

tuesday august 25th-
at 7:16am mercury in virgo contraparallels mean black moon lilith who just moved into her new home sign of libra yesterday. conversation, communication, insight, ideas and information can come in around our relationship to power, shadow, magic and the more hidden side of life today and this week!

sun in virgo quincunxes the south node in aries and semisextiles the north node in libra at 3:10pm, echoing the same aspects that jupiter made with the nodes a few days ago. sun/south node challenges us to be discriminating and discerning about our own shadow and past life karmas and patterns. yet we need to do this in balance, fairness and with awareness of ourselves and others. too much criticism and judgement can be severing- while too much making nice and wanting everything to be beautiful and smooth on the surface ignores the depths. the sun/nodal contact today can help us to go deeper without losing sight of the goal: finding win/win situations for all involved (very north node in libra!)

mercury crosses the celestial equator today and as such he aspects mean black moon lilith twice! this morning he contraparlleled her and late this evening at 11:40pm he parallels BML, bringing a pointed focus to our relationship with the Dark Goddess within ourselves as well as in our outer life. the Dark Goddess in her highest, integrated form is pure power, insight, wisdom and embodiment. yet we typically have a journey to get to a whole expression of her and on that journey we navigate through wounded expressions of the Dark Goddess: being the victim and being the tyrant. the victim gives away her power or feels it has been taken from her and internalizes rage which leads to depression and illness- while the tyrant lords her power over others and overtly expresses rage and tries to sexually, financially and emotionally control the masculine. everyone has the victim and tyrant in their chart somewhere and the key is to face them both and do the healing work necessary so we can come back into balance with our empowered, embodied Dark Goddess within. this week with BML in strong focus all week long- we have amazing opportunities to further our journey on this path of healing and see/own what we need to so that we resolve what holds us back and hinders us from moving forward in life.

wednesday august 26th-
mercury in virgo contraparallels retrograde chiron in pisces at 6:25am, echoing the parallel aspect these two made on monday of this week. mercury/chiron aspects align the mind and the Wounded Healer and bring opportunities for healing via self-awareness, communication, discernment and commitment to Truth. being willing to see where we have been intentionally delusional, deceptive, out of integrity or dishonest with ourselves and others can ultimately be healing- if we can get through the shame, guilt and desire to numb out that first comes when we get confronted by all that is out of alignment in our lives. taking time to do this deep work is recommended this week as much can be cleared if we are willing to really move into and through it first! this is also a great aspect for healing communication with others. yet we need to be aware that chiron can also bring up much old wounds and pain and we want to navigate this consciously otherwise communication can become very wounding towards ourselves and others.

mercury in virgo sextiles saturn in scorpio at 9:08am, aligning the conscious mind and intellect with the planet of mastery, maturity and karma. mercury/saturn is a great aspect for research, delving and getting to the bottom of things. we are supported in being serious and focused- and we can have very real talks with others right now. this is a harmonious aspect but being aware of the tendency to be overly perfectionist, judgmental and shadow focused with virgo, saturn and scorpio configured is key right now.

the sun cojoins jupiter in virgo at 3:02pm- making the first personal planet activation (by conjunction) of jupiter in his new home sign of virgo! the sun can shine a Light right now on the gifts that jupiter in virgo has for us and bring them to consciousness. sun/jupiter assist us in wanting to grow, expand, learn and explore. with both bodies in jupiter we are interested in being of service, inner growth and doing our work. sun/jupiter is great for feeling optimistic and believing in ourselves today! (be sure to give thanks and be grateful for the gifts in your life- as that creates space for more to come in!)

thursday august 27th-
mercury in virgo parallels the north node in libra at 1:14am, echoing the contra parallel aspect these two made on monday. on saturday mercury and the north node will align by degree- so all week long we have a powerful super aspect unfolding between the conscious mind and intellect with the evolutionary north node of destiny and growth. this can bring in very important communications, connections, information and awarenesses that can positively alter our life path, purpose and Soul's trajectory. mercury has crossed over the celestial equator this week- which is why mercury contra parallelled the north node AND parallelled the north node (a rare experience). with both mercury and the north node on or near the celestial equator we have a fine pointed focus on truth, destiny, evolution and growth. this light can be clear but also perhap...

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monday august 17th-
the first aspect of the day and week is exact at 7:25am when mercury in virgo parallels juno in virgo, aligning the conscious mind and intellect with the asteroid Goddess of partnership, commitment and contractual arrangements. over the next 2 days mercury and juno will form a super aspect as they aspect today by declination and on wednesday by degree- making the aspect between these two more potent and longer lasting. pay attention to ideas, thoughts, insights, talks and communication you have with or receive from others as information coming in can help you see the Bigger Picture at play in relationships in your life (romantic, business and otherwise). with both bodies in virgo- attending to the details, being willing to see our own piece in things (and not immediately follow that up with BUT you did x y and z) is key right now.

jupiter in virgo quincunxes the true south node in aries and semisextiles the true north node in libra, activating the nodes of destiny and karma. jupiter just moved into virgo and he quincunxes the true south node at 1'20 aries (jupiter will quincunx the mean south node on 8/22)- activating the nodes just before they move into their new home signs next month. jupiter/south node brings tension and friction between where we need to grow and expand into and what we are still holding onto from the past. letting go of people, places, things or attitudes that no longer serve are the focus right now. instead of rash, impulsive behavior (very south node in aries) we are challenged to think about things, analyze them and be discerning in the actions we take. luckily jupiter harmoniously links up with the north node- providing us with an opportunity to align (or re-align) with our Highest Path and let go of karmic patterns that are ready to be let go of. over the next week jupiter will trigger both variations of the nodes (true and mean)- making this aspect in effect for the next 7 days (so pay attention!).

tuesday august 18th-
there are no major aspects today. the moon is in airy, balanced, relationship-oriented libra all day long. the moon sextiles mars in the early morning hours and squares pluto in the afternoon- bringing a decidedly direct and deep energy to the emotional tenor of the day. moon/mars can help us to share our feelings and take action based on what we feel is right. moon/pluto can bring up deep feelings or Unconscious energies that we have been ignoring, denying or completely oblivious to. luckily the moon is in libra- so we are being supported in finding balance between Light and shadow, softness and fierceness, easy-going energy and intensity today.

wednesday august 19th-
at 2:46am mercury cojoins juno in virgo, completing the super aspect made by these two that began monday morning (the 17th)/ mercury/juno is great for talking about our needs and desires in relationship and getting very clear on the details of the Bigger Picture. if we can only see the forest but not the trees we can miss something of deep value right now. mercury/juno in virgo helps us to see and hear what we are missing as well as speak up about what we need to speak up about so that relationships (romantic, business and otherwise) are being related to with more integrity.

retrograde uranus in aries semisextiles retrograde chiron in pisces at 7:01am, harmoniously aligning the rebel, revolutionary and Great Awakener with the Wounded Healer planetoid. these two have been in semisextile aspect since the start of 2009 and will continue to do so until the middle of 2021- so this is a long term transit that really spans a whole generation. uranus brings things to Light and helps us make radical shifts and changes and when he is in contact with the Wounded Healer we have huge potential for seeing our own wounds and doing deep healing work that helps us to dramatically release the past and the hold it has on us. with uranus in the first sign and chiron in the last sign- there is potential to really clear out old karmic patterns from the past that have been haunting us for lifetimes. the key is that we have to do something with this astrology- it's not a silver spoon in the mouth! if you happen to have planets around 20-21 degrees that are getting activated by uranus and chiron then you are in the line of transformational fire! for everyone though, this astrology provides us with the impetus and potential to bring to Light that which we could not see or face in the past. cathartic healing is possible right now- be sure to embrace it and work with the energies present right now! (for perspective the last uranus/chiron aspect was on 11/14/14 and the next will be on 11/25/15. because both of these bodies are slow moving planets this transit lasts 12 years- but the degrees and signs they activate during each exact aspect change. in 2009 uranus was at 20'22 pisces and chiron was at 20'22 aquarius. in 2021 uranus will be at 10'50 taurus and chiron will be at 10'50 aries. so both bodies transit over 50 degrees respectively over this 12 year cycle- helping to awaken and heal parts of our individual and collective experience that is ready for shift).

right on the heels of the uranus/chiron aspect, retrograde venus' activates both of them bringing the awakening and healing energy directly into our experience of relationships with others and relationship with the Self. retrograde venus in leo trines retrograde uranus in aries at 9:44am and she quincunxes retrograde chiron in pisces at 9:50am. because venus is currently retrograde- today can be a time of inner realizations about where we are stuck in our wounds and pain and where we need to make radical shifts within so that we can break free and experience change without. this is a great time to be doing deep work on yourself right now- in the form of therapy, a retreat, self-reflection, dream work or lots of meditation. venus/uranus helps us to break free from karmic, toxic patterns- while venus/chiron makes us take responsibility for even being in that stuck place in the first place (playing the victim or the martyr here will not serve). taking time to journey within and face what needs to be faced will be rewarded tenfold- so don't delay!

mercury in virgo semisextiles retrograde venus in leo at 10:11pm, aligning the mind and the heart in sweet, supportive ways. today is a great day to get clear on our thoughts and feelings so that we can share from a place of both wisdom/insight and Love. getting clear on our own Truth so that we can share that Truth with others in an open-minded and open-hearted way is the best use of the day's astrology! if you happen to find yourself feeling triggered today- instead of projecting without take a moment to look into the mirror and see what it is reflecting back to you. in all situations we find ourselves in- there is something there for us to learn and grow through. until we can get clear on our piece we cannot shift within and we will not be able to shift things without. honoring our own growth and healing process today with pointed insight and willingness to own our shadow and shit is where true courage and mastery lies!

thursday august 20th-
mercury in virgo triggers the uranus/chiron semisextile today- right on the heels of retrograde venus' activation yesterday. mercury opposes retrograde chiron in pisces at 2:44am and quincunxes retrograde uranus in aries at 3:01am- bringing opportunities for healing of the mind, healing communication with others and revelations or unexpected events or insights that can help us to find freedom within and without! pay attention to what you think, hear or say today. messages can come in from the most unlikeliest of places! staying open to seeing, hearing or realizing that which can set us free is key. sometimes freedom comes by way of breakdowns that precede breakthroughs- other times it comes as grace and miracles. either way we have to be willing to let go of the past in order to embrace the future. today the challenge is to do this with our thoughts and mental attitudes. since these aspects occur in the early morning hours, pay attention to your dreams upon waking for important messages from the Unconscious.

retrograde venus in leo semisextiles juno in virgo at 7:46pm, aligning the two Goddesses that govern Love, relationship and commitment in harmonious ways. venus governs Love, desire and pleasure while juno governs commitment, contracts and negotiation. you can say that venus governs the romance and honeymoon phase of partnerships (or idealistic phase) while juno governs the ability for said partnerships (romantic as well as business) to last beyond our idealistic ego projections. when the two are in alignment as they are today we are supported in finding balance between our desire for fun/pleasure and our needs for commitment/security. being able to find this balance within is the precursor to being able to realize it without. communicating about our needs and desires with others can also be a focus today. being True to the Higher Self while being able to check the ego self is recommended ;)

friday august 21st-
at 6:40am retrograde venus in leo parallels retrograde uranus in aries, completing the super aspect between these two that began on wednesday the 19th when venus aspected uranus b...

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Lately, I have been getting a consistent reminder from Spirit, my wonderful insightful wife, and others, about how I feel we should approach "our work". Whether "your work" is art or writing or whatever we have a desire to share.

For a long time I was fueled by this enormous desire to save the world. To help everyone change for the better, fix a scientific mis-understanding, or give hope to the masses.

How interesting it is that I now am able to let go of that responsibility and take the weight off my shoulders. It really isn't my job to save the world or help anyone per se. It is my job to express myself and who I am... to share myself and see where that fits. Be where it may. Why should it be my job or your job to carry that immense load? Why should I go at this alone?

What I am finding, is that we should use inspiration to help plant seeds, and if it helps great! If not, we have to disconnect from expectations and what happens with our energy that we have shared with the world. We can't worry about who buys the book or who reads our work or who wants our art. It will find its place either way. Isn't that more exciting? Isn't that easier?

True inspiration comes from our heart and soul. It comes from our true divine self. So it will make a difference! It has to! It will feel familiar because we are one. Everyone cannot help but feel that connection or recognize themselves in it.

So by approaching art with expectations or worrying about the outcome, we are engaging ego. When we engage with our ego, then we are not allowing all of us to be expressed. It will be pinched off or squeezed. Not letting our true passion or expression to emerge. It should want to pour out. As a friend once said, it should get to the point that I can no longer hold it in before I explode. That there is this force behind it and nothing can stop it. That force being desire.

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Read more blog entries by: '' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/i-have-one-job-for-you-today-be-you!-1510/ Sat, 15 Aug 2015 17:16:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/allowing-the-unknown-1513/ Time is a beautiful gift on Earth. It supports your understanding and your evolution into the future. It provides a platform for desire to refine into form. Life evolves, devolves, resolves and triump Time is a beautiful gift on Earth. It supports your understanding and your evolution into the future. It provides a platform for desire to refine into form. Life evolves, devolves, resolves and triumphs through the grace of time's flow. The linear Earth experience of time is valuable and will be experienced as such for years to come as you integrate the truth of physicality into the truth of the non-physical nature of Life. Time is merely a vehicle of manifestation refinement. Manifestation has a focal point because of time. The past, known as it is perceived; the future unknown. Are you at peace with the unknown?

Drama, Passions, New Beginnings

In these moments, you may notice more drama surfacing between people, perhaps accompanied by revelations long under cover yet now needing to be aired. Authentic relationships need regular reassessment and updating, people appropriately sharing what needs to be said. The optimal words at the right time, said to someone available and willing to hear them can go a long way this week as you approach key relationships.

New moons, by their very nature, are an excellent time to break new ground in relationships - whether it's someone you recently met or a longtime friend. No two people remain static, each shifting in small and sometimes huge ways over the weeks and months.

Times of Quantum Shifting

These are times of quantum shifting, catalyzing big changes in view and accelerated spiritual growth. Staying current with others, therefore, is directly connected to being up to date with you. Regular meditation, spiritual practice, and healing work can help you be present to your own shifting. As you become more aware of your own changes, you can be more authentic and impactful as you interact with others.

Regular inner work helps you see yourself more clearly, acknowledging your progress and your courage for moving through challenges. The result: you develop more self-love and self-compassion - essential qualities as you relate to others.

Beginnings and Endings

Sometimes a new moon like Friday's stimulat...

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Read more blog entries by: '' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/healing-at-august-14-new-moon-1512/ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:17:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/service-carrier-pigeons-and-portal-magic-messages-1514/ Hello friends. What an odd and interesting week its been. As of this writing (8/12) we are in the final bit of the Lionsgate (888) portal energies that are expected to wind down today. Its a good thin Hello friends. What an odd and interesting week it's been. As of this writing (8/12) we are in the final bit of the Lionsgate (888) portal energies that are expected to wind down today. It's a good thing too, as I don't know how much more of people out of their body while operating heavy machinery (like cars) that I can handle. I'm happy to be at home writing today.

As I usually do, I tune into the energy of the New Moon and see what it shares with me. I was reminded that we are fresh from the powerful Lionsgate portal energies which are highly creative. For a brief moment starting now until 8/15 at 12:46 am PDT, both the Sun and Moon will be in bright, shiny and creative Leo. Sure there will be some folks that may exhibit more of the 'petulant child' behaviors of this energy, but we are always free to tune into its much higher aspects. It has been noted by several astrologers the Sabian Symbol for this new moon underscores the 'service' aspect, which brings us back to the 'Sovereignty' that has been highlighted throughout the entire Lionsgate portal. The best King or Queen is a conscientious and attentive one. This energy is also supported by generous, expansive Jupiter which has just moved from Leo into Virgo earlier this week.

Sabian Symbol for 22 Leo: A carrier pigeon fulfilling its mission: Spirituality, in terms of training for service to mankind.

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monday august 10th-
there are no major aspects today. the moon is in airy, cerebral, sociable gemini at the start of the day and in the early morning hours luna moves into her home sign of cancer. in the afternoon and evening hours the moon in cancer harmoniously links up with mercury and neptune, helping us to align our thoughts, feelings and intuitions in ways that deep our understanding of ourselves and others. on wednesday mercury will opposite neptune by super aspect- so pay attention to your feelings and intuitions today as they can give you insight into something that may feel confusing and hard to discern or understand come wednesday.

tuesday august 11th-
jupiter moves out of leo and into virgo at 4:11am, shifting the planet of growth, opportunity and abundance from fiery, passionate, creative, self-focused leo to earthy, grounded, practical and service-oriented virgo. the coming year of jupiter's transit through virgo brings gifts and opportunities when it comes to health, healing, mind/body awareness, organization, efficiency and finding work that feeds our Souls (or furthering work that feeds our Souls). we just need to watch out for the tendency to get excessively perfectionist, critical, judgmental and/or neurotic (the shadow sides of virgo!). as jupiter moves out of 29 leo and into the 1st degree of virgo we have the Greater Benefic activating the royal fixed star regulus. the precession of this star from leo to virgo occurred in 2012 but it will take 2000 years for regulus' complete journey through virgo. this heralds a major shift in power and leadership (what this star symbolizes) moving away from ego and patriarchal dominance (the shadow expression of leo) and into the hands of those who serve the earth, want to be of service and who are mouthpieces for the Divine Feminine. with both venus and jupiter, the lesser and Greater Benefics, activating regulus this summer- there is a huge call to step fully into the paradigm shift that is already here and set into motion a changing of the guard (personally and collectively). for more information on regulus into virgo read the blog linked here- http://www.divineharmony.org/cosmic-insight-divine-harmony/divine-harmony-astrology-blog/regulus-into-virgo-the-meek-shall-inherit-the-earth/

at 11:18pm saturn in scorpio sextiles retrograde ceres in capricorn, aligning the Great Father planet with the Great Mother asteroid. ceres is in saturn's sign so there is a strong focus right now on grounding, commitment, seeing things through, responsibility, integrity and hard work. dealing with our responsibilities to ourselves and others from a place of mastery and personal responsibility is recommended right now.

wednesday august 12th-
we are in the dark of the moon the next two days- which is a time to release, renew, retreat and turn within. the next two days is also the peak of the perseid meteor showers and having this occur on a dark moon can make this show more spectacular than usual! on a clear night in a city or town with little light or toxic pollution (in the northern hemisphere) you can see 50+ shooting stars per hour tonight and tomorrow night. it's a magical site! don't miss it! for more info check this link- http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-perseid-meteor-shower

mercury in virgo opposes retrograde neptune in pisces at 6:11pm and mercury contraparallels neptune at 6:23pm, creating a super aspect of oppositional energy between the linear, logical, discerning mind and the planet of dissolution, confusion, illusion, intuition and otherworldliness. mercury/neptune can be great for creativity, idealism, dreams, channelling or Divine Inspiration. yet the opposition can create a polarity between reality/practicality and the desire to see what we want to see (or avoid seeing what we don't want to see). as a result it's easier to deceive or delude ourselves or others- and there can be a tendency to be in denial. discernment is key. make best use of this energy by taking time for meditation, contemplation and introspection for best results.

thursday august 13th-
we are in the dark of the moon- the last day of the lunar cycle which is a time to wrap things up, release the past and clear the slate for a new lunar cycle that will commence tomorrow! honor the dark moon with time for retreat, reflection, meditation and introspection today.

the sun in leo trines retrograde uranus in aries at 3:27am, creating a harmonious link between the conscious self and ego and the rebel, revolutionary and Great Awakener. sun/uranus is great energy to access for breaking free, liberation, embracing positive change and allowing the ego self to be in service to the Higher Self/Higher Mind that understands the Greater Picture at play in our lives right now. inventions, innovations, insights and bolt out of the blue awarenesses that bring illumination or revelation to stuck places in our lives are possible today. with fire signs involved- we are supported in aligning with our passions, taking conscious action and becoming the change we wish to see in the world! the sun triggers the uranus/chiron semisextile (which is a long term transit from 2009-2021 and will be exact next week on the19th)- bringing major opportunities to see our wounds, pain and stuckness from a Higher Perspective which can lead us to the shift, change and healing that we truly seek.

the sun in leo quincunxes retrograde chiron in pisces at 6:54am, creating tension and friction between the conscious self and ego and the Wounded Healer planetoid. the sun in leo wants to be strong, confident and sure of the self- but a tense aspect from chiron brings up all our wounds and pain to the surface. we can tend to respond to this in one of two ways (although there is a 3rd way- which i will get to). first, we wallow in our woundeness and feel like a victim- giving away our power or playing the martyr (oh why me?). on the other hand, we can use chiron's wounding energy to build our defenses and the sun's light in leo can block out any desire to self-reflect and see our part in the dramas playing out in our lives or in the wounds we have sustained (or the wounding we have done to others). either way- denial and ...

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Read more blog entries by: '' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/weekly-astrology-forecast--week-of-8-10-8-16-1509/ Sun, 09 Aug 2015 13:27:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/new-moon-in-leo--enchanting-the-light-and-dark-into-union-1508/ the new moon at 2131 leo is exact on friday august 14th, 2015 at 7:53am PDT. with the new moon in the sign of the sun- we have a lunar month unfolding that is focused on our expression of creativity, the new moon at 21'31 leo is exact on friday august 14th, 2015 at 7:53am PDT. with the new moon in the sign of the sun- we have a lunar month unfolding that is focused on our expression of creativity, passion, confidence, self-Love and enjoyment of life! this new moon is exceptionally potent as it is conjunct the asteroid eros- whose name is the root word of erotic. the erotic encompasses more than just sexuality- it is about the fire that burns inside and it is ultimately about passion for life. as the only sun-ruled sign, leo is very much in touch with this inner passion and fervor and with eros on the new moon we have a huge call to own our desires, passions, creativity and originality in new and deeper ways.

the new moon is highly aspected- with one of the stand out aspects being the sun and moon's conjunction to retrograde venus. on saturday the 15th we have the sun/venus conjunction- which marks the midpoint of the venus retrograde cycle we are in that began on july 25th and ends on september 6th (for more info on venus retrograde read my blog posted here- http://www.divineharmony.org/cosmic-insight-divine-harmony/divine-harmony-astrology-blog/venus-retrograde-on-regulus-a-changing-of-the-guard/). this 44 day journey of venus behind the sun is akin to innana's journey into the underworld. we are being asked to dive deep into our psyches and review our past to understand our relationship with self-worth, self-value, self-Love, money, relationships, sensuality and sexuality as it expresses itself in our lives today. venus retrograde is journeying into the underworld to help us find the gold we seek which will illuminate something for us and ultimately help us to heal our relationship with something (within or without). this is a time to reevaluate things- as venus rules value and worth and when she is hidden behind the sun we are able to use the sun's Light of consciousness to really see what it is we cannot see about ourselves or karmic situations in our lives.

when retrograde venus is conjunct the sun it is called her inferior conjunction which coincides with the beginning of a new phase of evaluation or a new course of action taken (loosely quoting erin sullivan) as a result of all that we have realized or experienced (internally as well as externally) during the first 1/2 of venus retrograde (since july 25th but also since june 21st when venus first entered her shadow). a sun/venus conjunction is also called venus cazimi- which means in the heart of the sun- a time when the Light of the sun/conscious self can illuminate deep gifts but also shine a Light on dark shadows that need to be faced around venusian themes. remember that on the sun there are no shadows so when venus is in the heart of the sun it can illuminate any hidden shadows we have and let us know very clearly where our values, desires, passions and needs are or are not in alignment with our Higher Selves. venus/sun conjunctions occur every 9 1/2 months- so the chart of the conjunction can give insight into what is being seeded in Love, money, values, self-worth and relationships that will unfold over the next 3/4 of a year. a new moon chart typically only speaks to the upcoming month- but because venus is conjunct the new moon there's a longer term cycle being highlighted right now. the key to working with this consciously is being aware of what you set into motion right now- creativity, fertility and destiny are calling! but conscious creation, conception or evolution is much preferred to Unconscious, yes? :)

another really important aspect configuration in the new moon chart is the sun/moon/venus alignment linking up with the uranus/chiron semisextile. this very long term outer planetary transit began in 2009 and lasts until 2021 and it is subtle but powerful. we have uranus- the rebel, revolutionary and Great Awakener in the first sign of the zodiac and we have the chiron, the Wounded Healer, in the last sign. uranus provides insights, bolt out of the blue awarenesses and incites us to take action in our lives and embrace change- while chiron shines a Light on what is wounded within us and what needs to be faced, owned, fully felt in order to be healed and possibly let go. uranus and chiron together provide major openings for awakening and healing- and with both lined up with this new moon conjunct retrograde venus this is amplified tenfold. the sun, moon and venus are trine to uranus- bringing a freedom and liberation energy that can help us break through old karmic patterns and tap into amazing evolutionary energies that can help us to be done with toxic patterns/karmas once and for all! yet at the same time the sun, moon and venus quincunx chiron- bringing us face to face with wounds and pain we have to FEEL before we can heal. we have to own our shadow issues with pisces- enabling, addiction, denial, avoidance, codependency, playing the victim or the martyr. we also have to own our shadow issues with leo- narcissism, pride, selfishness, thinking we have no shadow and being run by our desire nature in unhealthy ways. the Highest expression of this new moon lining up with uranus and chiron is to use the new cycle being seeded as a time to face what we need to face and bring the Bright Light of consciousness to the darkest places within us that cannot see the Light.

with this very leo new moon, we can use the sun energy to purify. this is a good time to look at our needs for gratification- food, money, sex, attention, love. where are we being run by our desire nature in unhealthy ways? where are we putting the need for pleasure above the need for integrity, honesty or personal growth? yet at the same time the point of this new moon in leo is not to become an ascetic! we are spiritual beings having a human experience. if we were meant to deny our bodies needs and desires then why didn't we just incarnate as light beings? the tantric path (which encompasses so much more than sexuality) is all about facing our desires and becoming embodied in our experiences. we learn how to sit with things we desire and not clutch at them, and we also learn to sit with things we are repulsed by and not run away from them. this new moon can be a time to check in our relationship to pleasure and enjoyment of life. overdoing it and being a glutton/over spender/sex addict can be just as unhealthy as going to the other extreme and starving ourselves or walling ourselves off from the sweetness of life. the key is to see where are our desires (or lack of desire) sourced from? are they sourcing from an inner wound that feels like a hole we can never fill- and so we keep overeating, overspending, having too much sex, or spend too much time online- all in the hopes to fill this inner emptiness? or we are on the other end of the spectrum and instead we shut down our desires and needs because of fear of deeper intimacy and vulnerability with ourselves and others? really sitting with these questions and feeling into where our wounds are is key- as we cannot heal what we cannot feel, and we can end unhealthy or toxic patterns in our lives if we don't get to the Source of where they came from.

i have recently been doing a lot of reading about, studying and understanding shame. robert august masters and brene brown have been my go-to sources (the former writes amazing books, the latter has great ted talks out- so google them). shame is one of the most toxic emotions and when we live from it and do not work to heal it it impacts our ability to be intimate, be in relationship and be vulnerable with others. venus governs self-love and self-worth and shame is a polar opposite energy. shame tells us we are worth nothing and that we do not deserve love. leo is a sign of self-love and sometimes people with lots of leo in their chart can overdo that and tend towards narcissism. yet chiron's tense aspect to the sun, moon and venus in leo in the new moon chart can bring up deep, ancient wounds and pain around shame, self-worth, self-value and ego (from childhood or past lives). if we undervalue ourselves and think we are worthless or if we overvalue ourselves and think we are better than everyone else- both are coming from a wounded expression of ego. this new moon seeks to find the middle point where we can own our shadow without letting it define us, where we can face our shit without wallowing in it and where we can embody our Light without hubris.

the sabian symbol for this new moon is ‘a carrier pigeon fulfilling it's mission'. blain bovee specializes in the sabian symbols and he says that this degree is about gathering information and then bringing that information back home, allowing it to settle and then letting it form into some kind of complete understanding. with the new moon occurring a day before the sun/venus conjunction that feels apt- as sun/venus can bring a new kind of understanding or awareness about our relationship to venus and how we want to relate to her moving forward- which can lead us to a more complete understanding of ourselves, our desires, our needs, values and Loves.

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Change is constant. Change is always good. It has the potential of either creating a desired experience, or creating a desire for a new experience. Expectation is the hope, trust and faith in your own abilities, the response of life and the connection to the future. You expect because you are linear, you are connected to the future. Release resistance and your expectation flo...

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Read more blog entries by: '' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/expecting-change-1507/ Sun, 02 Aug 2015 09:45:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/weekly-astrology-forecast--week-of-8-3-8-10-1498/ ***all times are PDT***monday august 3rd-the first aspect of the day and week has been building for a while now. at 3:36am jupiter in leo squares a just turned direct saturn in scorpio (he stationed o ***all times are PDT***

monday august 3rd-
the first aspect of the day and week has been building for a while now. at 3:36am jupiter in leo squares a just turned direct saturn in scorpio (he stationed on 8/1), bringing tension and friction between the planet of expansion, abundance and excess and the planet of limitation, depression and mastery. this push/pull energy requires that we make tough decisions in our lives about where to grow, where to prune, where to push forward and where to retreat or let go. we are challenged to find balance between going for it and having faith (jupiter) and being practical and willing to work for what we desire (saturn). being able to hold one foot in both worlds: expansion and contraction, luck and hard work, positivity and reality- is key! over the next 6 weeks jupiter will trigger the saturn/neptune square- so stay open and discerning in your life, particularly when it comes to your beliefs, dreams and your ideas about what is True. there's much up for us to navigate around Truth and untruth- both collectively and individually over the next couple of months. jupiter will square saturn two more times next year, although those squares will be in virgo and sadge- while the one right now is in leo and scorpio. with this being the only fixed square- there's a need to get really clear about stuck, stagnant patterns in our lives that we justify sticking with because of our unhealthy relationship with ego (jupiter in leo) or we justify by avoiding dealing with the shadow (saturn in scorpio). the next two squares occur on march 23rd 2016 and may 26 2016. this one is particularly potent though because saturn just stationed (came to a standstill in the sky) and jupiter is in the last degree of leo, set to move into virgo in one week. there's a karmic completion energy playing out right now- there's just no getting around it. if we are willing to do the work- we can be taken through a portal right now that will dramatically shift the frequency of our life. it's up to each of us though- so pay attention to your path and what you need to do and allow other's to make their choices that appropriate for where they are at on their path.

retrograde uranus in aries parallels juno in virgo at 7:41am, energetically aligning the rebel, revolution and Great Awakener with the asteroid Goddess of partnership, marriage, commitment and contractual arrangements. we are already in a whopper of a venus transit- and a couple of weeks ago neptune opposed juno by super aspect (degree and declination). to say that relationships or our ideas about relationships are undergoing significant dissolution, coagulation and reformation (i.e. change) is an understatement. uranus/juno brings in an element of the unexpected. this could be pleasant surprises or connections or it could be sudden shifts and change that are not all that comfortable. whatever it is- uranus is seeking to bring new life OR break us free from the past. staying open to change and being proactive about it is highly recommended.

retrograde ceres backtracks into capricorn at 4:14pm, shifting the Great Mother asteroid Goddess from air to earth, mind to body, freedom-focus to security-focus. ceres first entered capricorn at the start of this year (january 8th 2015) and then she sped into aquarius on april 3rd. on june 2nd she stationed retrograde in aquarius but today she goes back into capricorn to cover territory she journeyed through the first 3 months of this year. she will station direct on september 14th but will not leave capricorn until october 27th- just after we move out of the venus retrograde shadow. ceres in capricorn is focused on the material world. she is loyal, traditional, present and enduring. nurturing and care taking are focused on providing stability, security and commitment to self and others. we just need to be aware of the shadow side expression of ceres in capricorn: stonewalling emotions, being resistant to change, over focusing on material security at the expense of other things and holding onto situations/things of the past that no longer serve our growth or evolution.

tuesday august 4th-
retrograde venus cojoins jupiter in the last degrees of leo at 2:47am, aligning the planet of Love and beauty with the planet of expansion, abundance and growth! this super auspicious alignment is a long term one due to venus' retrograde. venus, the lesser Benefic, and jupiter the Greater Benefic cojoin a total of 3 times between june and october. major new cycles can be seeded in our lives right now that are focused on Love, abundance, beauty, connection and inspiration. with both bodies in leo there is also a focus on creativity, pleasure, children, romance and FUN! venus/jupiter is amazing but we must remember that jupiter is square to saturn- so not only do we have venus/jupiter 3 times we also have venus square saturn 3 times. there's a decidedly expansive, healing energy possible right now but there's also an intensity, reality and need to deal with the shadow and shit that is demanded of us by saturn in scorpio. the negative side of so much fire energy with out saturn containing or reigning things in can be hubris. yes we are Divine and we are also mortal, yes we are amazing but we are also flawed. 'wisdom tells me i am nothing, Love tells me i am everything. between the two my life flows.' (loosely quoted from Nisargadatta Maharaj). straddling this razors edge between wisdom and Love, holding on and letting go, luck and hard work is key right now.

wednesday august 5th-
at 8:08am retrograde venus in leo squares recently turned direct saturn in scorpio, creating tension and friction between the Goddess of Love, beauty, value and worth and the task master planet of karma, restriction, lessons and mastery. venus/saturn can help us, or force us, to get real in relationships and financial situations right now. with saturn in scorpio seeing and owning the shadow is key- so no spiritual bypassing is going to be tolerated! with the karmic 29th degree featured- there can be big things up in Love and money situations that require completion and/or finally learning the lesson before we can move on. we need to be aware of where our desire nature is running us in negative ways as well. leo wants to feel special and scorpio wants all it's needs satiated. put the two together and things can get out of hand- so saturn can come in to set limits that we don't necessarily like but which we actually need so we can grow up and deal with Love and money from a more mature place right now. because of venus' retrograde journey she squares saturn a total of 3 times- the first was on july 13th and the last will be on october 10th. this is a long term theme/lesson right now- the only way out is through!

at 1:43pm retrograde pluto in capricorn trines juno in virgo, harmoniously aligning the planet of transformation, death and rebirth with the asteroid Goddess of partnership, marriage and contractual arrangement. pluto/juno is great for healing and/or deepening intimate connections or business relationships with others. with both bodies in earth signs- abundance and material success is possible. two weeks ago neptune brought a sense of dissolution, confusion, illusion or deception around relationships (past, present or just our understanding of what we need)- yet this week pluto is helping us to anchor more deeply into what is still there and True so that we can have something to build on in the future (with or without the people in our lives that may be coming or going in the karmic cycles that are completing right now).

the last aspect of the day is exact at 6:24pm when retrograde venus in leo semisextiles mars in cancer, sweetly aligning the Divine Lovers in harmonious ways. venus is the creative, receptive principle while mars is the active, containing principle- and when you put the two together you can take inspiration, creativity and Love and do something practical and tangible with them. this is a very fertile combination! yet venus is in a solar/masculine sign and mars is in a lunar/feminine sign- so there's something of a role reversal here. finding balance between our own inner masculine and feminine is the deepest focus of this alignment. you can never find without what you do not seek and find within.

thursday august 6th-
at 12:30am the sun in leo quincunxes retrograde pluto in capricorn, bringing tension and friction between the conscious self and ego and the Lord of the Underworld. sun/pluto can be great for transformation, purging, releasing, and moving through symbolic death/endings ...

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Read more blog entries by: '' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/weekly-astrology-forecast--week-of-8-3-8-10-1498/ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 06:35:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/find-inner-peace-at-july-31-full-moon-1497/ Two full moons in July, with their expansive and cumulative effect, can help you amplify the good you have put in motion this month. With Fridays full moon just around the corner, you want to be prese Two full moons in July, with their expansive and cumulative effect, can help you amplify the good you have put in motion this month. With Friday's full moon just around the corner, you want to be present to what you have intended and energize your aspirations. Do this now and even throughout the weekend as we sit in the window of this Aquarius full moon.

Energizing Your Aspirations

Being present to what you want to create is a key factor in your success. Right now, consider up to three goals you set in early July. Name them out loud. Visualize each of them as having manifested in present time. Imagine yourself enjoying the fruits of each one, feeling it in your body and in your heart center. Do this even for things that may be unfolding in stages over the coming weeks.

At this particular full moon, you may become even more aware of a time warp and the constant acceleration in the pace of your life. Those factors have been ongoing in the background for a while already.

Full Moon Effect

When we have a full moon, however, you may feel these things more - and in a really visceral way. For no rational reason, you may feel like you have lost track of time or like you missed an appointment that's not even on your schedule until tomorrow.

You may be checking your phone more often, too, sensing that a call or text has come in earlier than expected. Your gut may tell you to do this, perhaps because a project you've been energizing and working towards is about to get a green light! Since timing can be everything with such things, be mindful and ready to act on incoming communications. Even with things not quite ready to culminate, when you place your focus on them now, you can add a vital energetic push.

Energy Backdrop to Factor In

Benefit most from this cycle with awareness and an active heart-centered presence. Factor in our current energies as you take actions and engage with others. Right now, for example, we're still sitting in moments of radical shifting - a magnifying glass being put on what needs to change throughout society. Since the 'what' is pretty much everything - all structures, institutions, and old-paradigm ways of being - the level of uncertainty and turmoil seems to go up a level on a regular basis. If you're like most people, you have been redefining yourself fairly regularly - revisiting goals and priorities, and seeking additional ways to find your calm zone.

The energies of these volatile moments are also bringing humanity's attention to the larger issues involved as we cohabit this planet with other humans and life forms. You're probably noticing some of this in the news this week, with injustices tolerated for a long time now getting such ...

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Read more blog entries by: '' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/find-inner-peace-at-july-31-full-moon-1497/ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 06:31:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/finding-truth-1496/ Blessed Being, in these unprecedented times of change you are growing your spiritual, connected nature rapidly. You are finding your path of connection to the heart, expanding the mind and becoming mo Blessed Being, in these unprecedented times of change you are growing your spiritual, connected nature rapidly. You are finding your path of connection to the heart, expanding the mind and becoming more whole and interactive with your world. As you Find Your Truth, it often means releasing a mistruth, a half-truth, a misperception or a harmful truth. A harmful truth is one that may have evidence, but has no value in your evolution.