Moon Reflections & More for September 2012 by Shakti Carola Navran

“I am a legend”, stated Jamaican Usain BOLT, the fastest man in the history of the world, at the Olympics just a few days ago. “I came here to be a legend!” Just how much self- confidence is needed to accomplish the unimaginable?

August was a month of strong, creative Leo and fiery Mars energies, a time to engage all your resources to make your dreams come true. It was a time to step up, to focus and discipline your efforts in order to gain success and the fulfillment of your dreams. For the Olympic warriors of both genders it was the culmination of a lifetime of self discipline and preparation in order to be their personal best and the world’s best athletes.

I loved to watch the games, sitting with my husband in front of the TV for many hours in perpetual awe. There is something so infectious and inspiring watching these young men and women give their all. I feel inspired to apply myself the same way in my own life, towards my own dreams and goals! I commit myself anew to strive for my personal best. I feel newly inspired to get very clear in which area of my life I need to run like BOLT.

For me it means to exercise 5 times a week and take care for my physical well-being through an outstanding diet! I finally signed up at the Haiku Gym.
What is it for you?

Pisces Full Moon August 31

Even if this Full Moon happened at the end of August, half of its waning will be in September. In the sign of Pisces, this Full Moon invites you to be the Mystic, the poet and the dreamer. We become more open for the non-physical dimensions to penetrate our lives. Allow yourself to be inspired and up-lifted to your highest vision of who you can be. Every legend starts with a dream which seems to be impossible in the beginning.

New Moon in Virgo

The New Moon illuminates how far you have come in your journey and dreams and gives you a new start. Mercury in its own sign Virgo conjoins the New Moon Sept 20 and forms an exact t-square with Uranus and Pluto.

Shortly after the New Moon, Pluto turns direct on Sept 17. The archetypal energy for change intensifies with Uranus joining the exact square on Sept 19 for the second time. A similar energy was presented to us in the Sixties with the anti-war and civil rights movements, the “flower power” of the young generation, the questioning of establishment, the interest in spirituality, the first landing on the Moon, China’s Cultural Revolution, the success of feminism and the beginning of the internet.

There is a lot for our minds to digest and Virgo’s critical eyes roam over the dysfunctions in order to figure out the high road to take. I expect things to heat up as never before preceding the presidential election.

Full Moon in Aries
This is a very “hot” Full Moon in Aries, the sign of the warrior and new beginnings. The square to Pluto and conjunction of Uranus with the Full Moon will shake us up and make our ears ring.

There is urgency in the air and thoughts of fatalism and defeat won’t hold us back any longer. We are in the middle of an amazing time! You will be looking back at this decade as the time of a new dawn for Humankind. Tremendous changes in history have always been carried forward by individuals who were listening to their dreams and visions.

And the stronger the support we can give each other in our community, circle of friends and family, the  easier and more fun the ride will be. These are the times to have high expectations and for legends to be made…

Shakti Carola Navran evolutionary astrologer, blogger and published author: “I have been giving astrological readings professionally for 34 years now. I love to do this work! Looking at a chart through the evolutionary perspective of the soul adds a deeply meaningful and significant perception of yourself in your life, giving you better choices to align yourself with the current cosmic flow.

• Call me at 808 878–8182 Hawaiian Time.

Most of December the Sun and Mercury will be in Sagittarius and they will raise questions about the objectivity of your belief systems and ideologies. The simplest answer should be that whatever works for the greater good for the many, is a path worth walking. Sagittarian optimism and gracious openness for adventure and higher perspectives will guide you. Mercury retrograde is as usual straining our patience with hang-ups in communications and electronic devices, but it will go direct Dec 13. Tune in to your message from the stars and your role:

Aries (March 21 to April 20)

Adventure or meaningful pilgrimage is on your menu. Or you could decide to sign up for some classes at MCC and deepen your education. How about that computer class you have wanted to do for a while now?

Taurus (April 21 to May 21)

Playing the lottery could be successful for you this coming year, believe it or not. After all, you have to make yourself available for the abundance the universe has to offer to you. Ask yourself the question: Where have you underestimated yourself?

Gemini (May 22 to June 21)

You are good with communication to begin with but now you really want to go to another level with your loved ones and friends. You can have deeply meaningful conversations with people close to you or even with new friends to be.

Cancer (June 22 to July 22)

You need to take a deeper look at how you are earning your living. How satisfying is the work you are doing? How can you be of service for more people and truly make a difference? Express your opinions… no holding back for you!

Leo (July 23 to Aug 22)

Wow! You have so much energy, so many projects, ideas and fiery passion going on this month, it might be just exhausting to watch you rip through them. Make sure to eat well and get some sleep. Center stage for you and huge successes!

Virgo (Aug 23 to Sept 22)

You probably will do some traveling to see family or loved ones for Christmas. Expect fun and high energy! Be expressive with your true feelings and share your love freely.

Libra (Sept 23 to Oct 22)

Honest communication is on for you but you might expect some misunderstandings till Mercury goes direct again in the middle of December. It is important for you to make a stand with your opinion and inner truth no matter what. Trust yourself!

Scorpio (Oct 23 to Nov 22)

Money, money, money… is happening for you and opportunities are shaping up. Jupiter opposing your sign could be beneficial for fortunes and good luck if you find ways to channel the energy. Learn more about the art of investments… gold, silver, oil… all the riches from the inner earth.

Sagittarius (Nov 23 to Dec 20)

You are a happy camper in your own element. No holding back! You will have to sharpen your decision making skills and take some risks outside your usual comfort zone. Play big!

Capricorn (Dec 21 to Jan 19)

You need some time on your own with the space for solitude and meditation. A meditation retreat would be wonderful to re-evaluate and make new plans for the next year. But be careful not to isolate yourself into loneliness. Balance is your ticket!

Aquarius (Jan 20 to Feb 18)

Revolutionary ideas will help ready yourself for a quantum leap into a new level of consciousness. Finding new like-minded friends will be helpful and inspiring. Expect more of the unexpected right now. You are in for a wild ride!

Pisces (Feb 19 to Mar 20)

Your mission this month is to be heard and seen in a more public role, maybe as a speaker or somebody with a message. You could start to feel more comfortable with speaking through checking out Toastmasters and you can even learn to enjoy being the center of attention.

Shakti Carola Navran is an evolutionary astrologer, jeweler, and published author: “I have been giving astrological readings professionally for 33 years now and I love to do this work. To look at a chart through the evolutionary perspective of the soul adds a deeply meaningful and significant perception of yourself and your activities in your life. I believe that a higher perspective will always give you better choices to align yourself with the current cosmic flow and helps you riding the wave more joyfully.

I am available for individual consultations. Just give me a call at 808 878–8182 or email me.”

If you haven’t had the chance to come to my astrological forecast for November and New Moon presentation you now can watch me on YouTube…oh my God…
This is the first time I have been seeing myself on Video and I am so not used to myself that way…

But I am sure you will enjoy the talk which I broke up into two parts A and B. Go to YouTube and tell me what you think!

The question as always is:
What fruits do you want the next month to bear for you? How can you align yourself with the cosmic forces for more harmony, balance and joy in your life? How can you ride the wave successfully? We will look at the sign of the New Moon in relation to your personal Sun sign which will give you insight and a higher perspective onto what is happening in the stars and your emotional responses.

Throughout most of November we will have 4 planets in Scorpio. That will raise the stakes to a “no nonsense” kind of attitude and it will show on the streets. Scorpio is intense, interested in the raw truth; revealing shadows and dark secrets. I would assume that we are not done with protests. We are just at the beginning of a massive uprising of people “who just have had it!” Grass root movements and the public pressure for real changes are getting stronger. Tune in to your message from the stars and your role:

Aries (March 21 to April 20)
You feel impatient and easily triggered into reaction or action. There is a revolutionary spirit in you waiting to break free. Make sure to find appropriate ways to express your energies and be cautious of acting out.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21)
There is some work to be done in your relationships. Be truthful about your inner needs for safety, reliability, and loyalty. Allow your partner to see you more completely and naked; invite a new dimension of honesty into your relationships.

Gemini (May 22 to June 21)
You need to take particular care for your well-being and health this month. Self-care with the emphasis on discovering new and transformative ways should be in the foreground. This is a good time for a series of colon cleanses and adjustments in your diet.

Cancer (June 22 to July 22)
It is all about the right relationship with love, pleasure and fun. Finding your true self-expression will have a lot to do with your willingness to take a risk and step out of your protective cocoon and connect with others.

Leo (July 23 to Aug 22)
Who is allowed access to your castle – your inner world? And how deep and how far can you let that happen? Transformation and renewal of your bonds with your family and loved ones can happen after you take an honest look at the situation.

Virgo (Aug 23 to Sept 22)
Be careful not to be carried away by self-criticism and negativity. There is a difference between honest self-inquiry or indulging into a negative attitude towards yourself and towards the world.

Libra (Sept 23 to Oct 22)
Your longing for love and harmony needs to be tempered by the ability to discriminate and choose the right partner for you. What do you need to feel good about yourself? Find your own strength and resources first.

Scorpio (Oct 23 to Nov 22)
You will find the Scorpion intensity this month utterly familiar. You have the ability to help others through your guidance and experience in those choppy waters. You are asked to step into your leadership capabilities and discover your personal power more deeply.

Sagittarius (Nov 23 to Dec 20)
The inner and the outer journey need to align for you right now. A pilgrimage or a night in the Haleakala Crater will guide you towards a new and bigger vision for your life. Meditation and contemplation are useful tools for you.

Capricorn (Dec 21 to Jan 19)
You are learning so much about yourself these days with Pluto in your sign. This month’s lesson is to find like minded souls, your tribe and learn to share your responsibilities. Open yourself for new friends and companions on your journey of deep inner transformation.

Aquarius (Jan 20 to Feb 18)
Your innovative spirit needs to show up for a worthwhile mission. You are a role model and rebel because you are carrying the archetype of revolution and freedom of conventions. Take your place in your community and share your zany perspective.

Pisces (Feb 19 to Mar 20)
Chiron, the wounded healer has entered your sign and invites you to do some deep inner work and healing in areas which have been deeply unconscious till now. You will come to understand some deep inner dimensions of your psyche for the next step in your evolution.

Shakti Carola Navran is an evolutionary astrologer, jeweler, and published author: “I have been giving astrological readings professionally for 33 years now and I love to do this work. To look at a chart through the evolutionary perspective of the soul adds a deeply meaningful and significant perception of yourself and your activities in your life. I believe that a higher perspective will always give you better choices to align yourself with the current cosmic flow and helps you riding the wave more joyfully. I am available for individual consultations.

• Just give me a call at 808 878–8182 Hawaiian Time or email me.”

With Pisces Full Moon Sept 12 and Libra New Moon Sept 27
Sun and Moon are the complementing opposing forces in life, the eternal dance of the male and the female.   Sun is giving us life by radiating the life force we all depend on and Moon is magnetically taking the energy in and reflecting it. You can tell by the powerful ebb and tides of the oceans how influential the Moon is in “just reflecting”.

Moon in astrology reflects consciousness evolving through our internal process of feelings and guides us intuitively – through our gut feelings. Emotions are often vague and hidden from the light of consciousness. It might take a while to float up to conscious recognition and acknowledgement. Moon is the archetypal mother, Mahina, the inner or outer woman, nourishing us in her unique way of being.

Each New Moon provides us with the beginning of a new cycle, a clean slate to start from. There is a little magic in these turning points of the New Moon and the Full Moon as there is in the Solstice and the Equinox. These are universal rhythms which remind me of our breathing. When we breathe in we supply the body with fresh oxygen and life force, then there is a moment of stillness before we breathe out, releasing the old and stagnant, then another still point and the cycle resumes.

For me astrology is just a wonderful way to find my place in these magnificent universal cycles and gain understanding in how to apply the wisdom found within it.  There is the short cycle of the Moon waxing and waning in 28 days through the archetypal zodiac. And there is the longer cycle of the Sun moving through the 12 astrological signs throughout the year. Each station in a different sign is describing a specific universal quality available in that moment in time.

A Full Moon is receiving the full light radiance from the Sun and gives you a chance to become deeply conscious of usually more hidden areas in your lives. A Full Moon is a magical time and turning point before the fullness starts to loose force moving towards the next New Moon.

The Full Moon in Pisces this month might make you feel more vulnerable or fragile as usual. You might wake up from heavy dreaming activity in the middle of the night. You might feel moments of deep love, compassion and oneness. Experiences of ecstasy and bliss belong here.

Pisces knows about the interconnectedness of all life and dimensions. Pisces understands that your individual personality is just skin deep and just a momentary expression in the world of form. Your soul is eternal and a part of the whole.

A New Moon is always in conjunction with the Sun. There is no light reflected and it is a moment of rebirth out of the darkness of the womb into a new cycle of creation. It is a most powerful time of the month. In that moment the dormant forces of creation form the seed of the plant that will evolve out of it, the miracle of life. Each month the New Moon is in a different sign representing a different theme.

The New Moon in Libra gives you the chance to allow and invite changes for the better into your intimate relationship and friendships. This month is especially powerful for us women to deepen our self confidence about ourselves as a woman and lover. You have so much to give if you take care for your own needs first. Only if you are full and replenished, you can overflow and share from your bounty.

If you are living on Maui you might consider to come to my New Moon evening on the 26th at the Temple of Peace at 7 pm. I will give an introduction into the lunar world and we will be closing with an NLP style meditation to use the magic of the moment and set ourselves into the right direction for the month.

Enjoy your month, aloha and many blessings, Shakti

Shakti Carola Navran is an evolutionary astrologer, jeweler, and published author. She reads the psycho-dynamic information of your chart in the bigger perspective of the evolution of your soul – your karma.

Shakti has provided astrological readings for 33 years and is available for individual consultations. Call 878–8182.

In a time of economical upheaval and transitions into the unknown it always has been internally balancing for me to perceive myself in a universe operating under meaningful laws and principles. Astrology is an ancient method to gain knowledge and deeper insight about the cycles of the planets bringing change and touch our lives.

Western astrology is based on the unfolding of the seasons and the sign of Aries, the beginning of the zodiac is aligned with the beginning of spring, the Spring Equinox. Our human survival on this planet is tightly correlating with the different seasons spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Our life is lived in harmony with the rhythms we find ourselves part of. There is the small rhythm of the day turning into night or the journey of the Moon through one complete circle in approximately 28.5 days or the bigger rhythm of the earth around the Sun in one year. The Sun is thought as moving through the 12 different astrological signs and therefore representing specific subjects to deal with and potentials to use.

The four cardinal points beginning with Aries starting spring, Cancer continuing with summer, Libra starting autumn and Capricorn moving into winter are signifying important points of profound change in the energetic flow we receive from the sun.

A Special Autumnal Equinox With a New Moon and 5 Planets in Libra

Just now the length of the day equals the length of the night in the Western Hemisphere. The summer is over even if we might still have warm sunny days and long light filled evenings. It is a time of harvest and reaping the results of our labor and efforts. It is a time to celebrate our bounty with harvest celebrations (Thanksgiving) and gratefulness in our hearts.

When the Sun enters Libra this month with a New Moon; Venus and Mercury will be following suit at some point. Libra is symbolizing the glyph of the Scales and with it the striving for balance, harmony, justice, love, peace and relationships. With Saturn already in Libra we have 5 planets in this balance oriented sign this month and there is some work to do to reach the high aspirations of this sign.

But what is so special about this Equinox is the activation of this sensitive cardinal point through Pluto and Uranus and with it the cosmic imperative for evolution intensifies. The unfolding of the New Moon starting from here promises a turbulent month and autumn.

It is also the fourth out of six Super Moons this year. A Super Moon occurs when the Moon is closest to the Earth amplifying the gravitational pull on the earth and on our psyches. It influences the magnetic field of the earth and definitely affects the individual.

New Moon Square to Pluto and Opposition Uranus

The conjunction of Sun Moon Mercury will be squared by Pluto and opposed by Uranus and will be pressuring us to think differently and take action. Pluto and Uranus will be felt very closely and intimately through the involvement of the New Moon. The longing for harmony and balance in private affairs is confronted with harsh realities and we need courage to confront our fears and insecurities, real shifts need to occur.

Pluto in Capricorn Square to Uranus in Aries

These are the big guys giving us all such a hard time lately! Uranus, the god of lightning, revolution, sudden changes and earth quakes is fighting (squaring) with Pluto, the god of hell and the underworld, death and transformation. This is big! You only need to watch the news and you can see the signs.

To give you an idea of the powerful energies Pluto and Uranus are representing you only have to remember that January 2008 Pluto stepped first time into Capricorn and with it the unraveling of the economy started to become obvious to the public.

Pluto Entered Capricorn

With Pluto’s third pass over the threshold into Capricorn it became painfully clear that things were not the way we like them. Since then the global economy is in a meltdown touching on myriads of layers in our personal lives. It has become almost official that investing in gold might be a good thing to hedge your savings against the inflation and collapse all around you.

Uranus Entered Aries

Uranus entered Aries on March 13. 2011 and on that day the big earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan and shook the world awake to the fact that nuclear reactors are not safe and controllable.

Both planets entering new signs and squaring each other 7 times in the next 4 years will turn our world as we know it upside down. I do believe it is a good thing in the bigger picture of human evolution. I think many of us agree that change is needed indeed. Transformation is on its way globally and personally and we don’t have much of a choice about it.

The choice we do have is to become as conscious as possible and contribute our little bit of love and higher perspective to the cauldron of change. I have been giving many readings lately with prominent Pluto and Uranus transit action in natal charts. Bringing the light of understanding helps to integrate and find higher roads and deeper meaning to upheaval and stress. We are the people who signed up to help those monumental changes along and contribute through our own inner growth and solid actions.

Pluto in Capricorn will eventually lead to a more sustainable and ethical economy based on the needs of many versus the greed of a few. Uranus in Aries impels us to face injustice with rebellion and develop innovative strategies for change. We are at the dawn of a new millennium it will just take some time for it to manifest fully into a bright day.

Highlights of the month:

• Mercury steps into Virgo Sept 9
• Full Moon in Pisces Sept 12
• Venus dances into Libra Sept 15
• Venus conjunction with Saturn Sept 29
• Pluto turns direct Sept 16
• Mars marches into Leo Sept 19
• Sun moves into Libra Sept 23 and marks the Autumnal Equinox
• Mercury enters Libra Sept 25 conjoins Sun and Moon
• New Moon in Libra Sept 27

This month I have been focusing more on the bigger picture and devoted time and space to Pluto and Uranus. I will be sending out later this month an update about the New Moon and Full Moon.

I wish you a fruitful journey and grateful heart, aloha Shakti.

Shakti Carola Navran is an evolutionary astrologer, published author and now columnist for Maui Weekly. In her astrological practice she has been giving readings for people from all over the world for 33 years in person, through Skype or on the phone.

Her approach is with the perspective of Evolutionary Astrology which reads the psycho-dynamic information of your chart in the bigger frame of the evolution of your soul – your karma. It usually goes very deep and can give you a very significant perspective onto yourself and your life. Give her a call at 808 878 8182 Hawaiian Time.

Having the economy crashing all around you is scary and frightening. The “right action” you can take is living within your means by creating a budget and taking a good, deep look at your financial situation. It will give you a ground to stand on and you will sleep better at night. A sense of more safety and control over your life will be the result. Tune in to your message from the stars:

Aries (March 21 to April 20)
Uranus, the god of lightning and earth quakes shakes up your life. The chance of finding yourself in rapidly changing circumstances is great. Pay attention to details at your work place, reorganize and take inventory of who you are and what you have to offer to others.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21)
You will be gifted by opportunities and luck in material matters. You begin to express yourself more genuinely and you have a mission to complete. There is fertile ground for you to spread your seeds and to watch them grow.

Gemini (May 22 to June 21)
Your ruler, Mercury is moving forward again with enthusiasm and vigor. New perspectives and unconventional approaches are available to you. Your inner life is rich and your feelings can guide you effectively. Make time for your family!

Cancer (June 22 to July 22)
You need to be deeply honest with yourself and others. Finding your voice and sticking to your own code of honor will deepen your ability to communicate with clarity. You have a message to give, tempered with love and appreciation.

Leo (July 23 to Aug 22)
Patience and a step by step implementation of your ideas will help you to reap rewards in the public eye. You will benefit financially by concrete planning and employing organizational virtues. Get to work!

Virgo (Aug 23 to Sept 22)
That inner voice can be a relentless critic, damaging your self- esteem; or it can be turned into a mentor and editor helping you to self- actualize your potential. Inner balance is found in the here and now where your personal power lies.

Libra (Sept 23 to Oct 22)
You might need more solitude and time for yourself than usual. You are nourished by the infinite wisdom of the spiritual realm. The Autumnal Equinox invites you to feel deeply grateful and celebrate love and harmony.

Scorpio (Oct 23 to Nov 22)
Finding your tribe and people you share common beliefs and goals with will enhance your well-being. Long term planning will shape your future the way your vision guides you. A coach could help you to move consciously into the right direction.

Sagittarius (Nov 23 to Dec 20)
Public recognition is in the future for you if you show up with an attitude of service and common sense. Your career and your ambitions are in the foreground for you and need your attention. One hundred percent preparedness equals one hundred percent success.

Capricorn (Dec 21 to Jan 19)
Pluto, the god of hell and nightmares in Capricorn, is still wreaking havoc with our economy and sense of stability. New beliefs, insights and a higher perspective pave the way to a possible transformation. You are personally asked to contribute to the whole.

Aquarius (Jan 20 to Feb 18)
You need solid inner ground in order to allow deep intimacy and bonding into your life. When you have faith in your own inner goodness, you then can learn to trust life and the other as a reflection of that.

Pisces (Feb 19 to Mar 20)
Share your time of contemplation and meditation with others this month. Prayer circles are of immense power and can move mountains and heal the sick. Dancing your prayers in the Studio Maui with a group of people can be a powerful way to lift up your consciousness and be helpful for others.

Shakti Carola Navran is an evolutionary astrologer, jeweler, and published author: “I have been giving astrological readings professionally for 33 years now and I love to do this work. To look at a chart through the evolutionary perspective of the soul adds a deeply meaningful and significant perception of yourself and your activities in your life. I believe that a higher perspective will always give you better choices to align yourself with the current cosmic flow and helps you riding the wave more joyfully. I am available for individual consultations. Just give me a call at  878–8182 or email me.”

The New Moon and Full Moon events are often thought as almost magical points in the evolution of the Moon throughout the month. Depending on their position in the zodiac sign they shed a specific light onto inner processes and give us a potentially different perspective. While the New Moon is the conclusion of one circle of energy it also opens up a new chapter.

With the Full Moon that new theme is fully exposed in the full light and moves towards the conclusion in the next New Moon. It is a beautiful dance of birthing, ripening and integration.

New Moon in Virgo September 8

And of course Full Moon and New Moon are always in opposing signs. The last Full Moon was in Pisces with an invitation to deepen our inner connection with the divine and strengthen our spiritual roots as well as confronting health issues, mysterious illnesses bases on toxicity and poison. Now with the New Moon in Virgo we are asked to come to a conclusion with the balance of the mundane and the spiritual in our lives. There is the need to use the logical mind of Virgo which is so finely tuned to details and skillful functioning in the physical world. It is important to find your place in the bigger scheme of things and contribute with your unique gifts only you have to share.

Virgo is very generous as a healer and good friend and feels best sharing his skills. A good time to ask yourself the questions:

•    What is my specific gift?
•    Am I generous with myself and others?
•    How do I contribute to life?
•    Where could I use more order in my life?
•    Do I have unfinished business I need to tend to?

If you read my article about the Full Moon in Pisces you remember the case I made to take responsibility for your own health into your own hands. This theme continues with the Sun and Mercury still in Virgo. Mercury is staying for almost 2 month in this health conscious sign instead of the usual 3 to 4 weeks.

The trine of this New Moon with Pluto in Capricorn helps you to see yourself clearer and inspires to take more responsibility for your body, the temple of the soul.

Retrograde Mercury Turning Direct Again September 12

The mythic messenger of the gods helps you to become more aware and conscious about your present condition and empowers you to make decisions and take appropriate action towards that goal. Sometimes you might feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of your goal and feel paralyzed to even get started. The trick is to chunk it down into smaller pieces and reward yourself along the way. If you already enjoy the process you don’t have to wait till the elusive reaching of the finishing line to feel good.

Loosing Weight with Virgo is Easier

For example if you want to loose weight, that is a big and often intimidating goal and often we do not believe that we are actually able to pull it off. You might have tried all kinds of diets or even fasting with no lasting results. Some of my middle age girl friends have given up and pacify themselves with saying it is all menopausal. Maybe what you need is a whole different and fresh approach? Maybe the hormones are only part of the picture? Maybe you have just accumulated so much toxicity in your body over the years that it shows up in middle age or even earlier?

If you want to loose weight and chunk it down into smaller pieces you might end up with a plan that says:

•    Educate yourself about the underlying causes for gaining weight (like storing toxins in your fat to keep the body functioning) I recommend Dr. Sherry Rogers books.
•    Determine your blood type and find out which is in general the appropriate and healthy diet for you (Blood Type Diet)
•    Check out your vitamin and mineral levels and determine your deficiencies (Metamatrix.com)
•    Check out your burden of heavy metals
•    Refrain from any kind of processed food for a month and see how you feel
•    Eat more raw fruits, vegetables, sea weeds and cooked whole grains
•    Half your sugar intake, use raw agave or honey instead
•    Acquire an Infra Red Sauna, speed up your metabolism to get toxins out and loose your fat layers
•    Do a regiment of colon cleanses or daily coffee enemas
•    Find a way to exercise in a way you actually like doing. Join a dance class, go for walks with your friends or your dog; find something that actually works for you.

Obviously this list can go on and on. I just want to inspire you to make your own and get started. After a while the momentum will carry you and you will feel so good that you will be more then motivated to keep it going. If you choose to reward yourself along the way you will enjoy the process even more. You could go and get a massage or do a little shopping and find something to beautify yourself and feel really good.

Jupiter Back into Pisces September 8

Also Jupiter backs into Pisces a few hours after the New Moon and will be there until January 2011, staying within 3 degrees of Uranus in Pisces. Optimistic Jupiter represents faith, expansion, wisdom and abundance but can go overboard into hubris and extravagance. Jupiter in Pisces invites us for deeper introspection into the hidden non physical realms, the more subtle dimensions shaping life. Thoughts are also non physical to begin with but they shape your life and become manifested into the physical realm.

You can find deep fulfillment and joy with this constellation if you allow yourself to slow down and find time to smell the roses, meditate and sit with a cup of tea and contemplate.

Venus Dives into Scorpio September 8

With Saturn in the relationship sign Libra we already have to take a deeper look at the dynamics in our relationships. With Venus now moving into Scorpio we might encounter some hidden layers of our needs and instinctual drive for survival, sex and power. Maybe somebody tries to dominate you or an overdue relationship resolves itself. Scorpio always forces us to be honest at least with ourselves about our true motivation of doing things.

The goddess of love asks you to be very honest about your primary relationship as well as your friends in general. When Mars is joining Venus in Scorpio next week there might be some fire works to deal with.

I believe it is crucial to discriminate with wisdom what you can impact and change in the part of the world that is within your reach. If you strive for your best lived life, keep transforming the world a little bit at a time you can be extremely powerful and a force for good. You are making a difference! Be the light you want to see in the world! Start with yourself and be as healthy and joyful as you can be!

I hope you enjoyed this article, aloha and many blessings, Shakti.

Shakti Carola Navran: astrologer, jeweler and author
1135 Makawao Ave. Suite 310
Makawao, Maui, Hawaii 96768
Phone: 808.878.8182

Bio:
Shakti Carola Navran has been an astrological coach, jeweler, spiritual teacher and healer for over 30 years. Her practice spans hypnotherapy, meditation, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and healing with gemstones. She creates beautiful jewelry for the soul and spirit at her studio on Maui, Hawaii. She has written many articles and is the author of the book Jewelry & Gems for Self Discovery: Choosing Gemstones that Delight the Eye & Strengthen the Soul.

In her book she teaches you about astrology and how to read the blue print of your own chart. If you know where your challenges are, you can then take steps to support or balance yourself with your 12 personal healing gemstones, those enchanting allies to raise your frequency and experience more joy. Jewelry and Gems for Self-Discovery is a treasure chest of ideas about Soul Jewelry; on how to select, purchase, and wear jewelry that will enhance your body, heart, mind, and soul.

I am on the road traveling in Phoenix under radiant blue sky. It is hot, hot with temperatures around a 100 degree Fahrenheit. When we go outside it is like walking into a sauna. We are staying in Flagstaff and I am having a ball with all the nice restaurants, malls, museums and the nice architecture.

I prepared this article last week for you and maybe I am going a little missionary. If so I hope you will forgive me. With the constellation of the stars for focus on health I couldn’t help it but put a little in depth info in.

A Full Moon

A Full Moon is receiving the full light radiance from the Sun and gives you a chance to become deeply conscious of usually more hidden areas in your lives. The Sun represents life force and consciousness and the Moon the emotions and deeply hidden feelings. A Full Moon is a magical time and turning point before the fullness starts to loose force moving towards the New Moon. You can use this moment in time for your own magic in creating the life you desire. Let me ask you:

What is most important for you in your life? Is it you, living your love with family and friends? Is it your spiritual growth? Is it success and wealth? Is it having time for adventures and fun? Or is it your health?

When you start thinking about it you can appreciate how all these areas of your life are interconnected. To me it seems that when I have health I have a better chance to deal and create satisfying results in all the other areas. Of course you can be spiritually fulfilled and live a life from the high frequency of love and feel pretty good with that. But if your body is in pain and not in balance, all the other areas will not show up as full and gratifying as they could be.

Last week with the Neptune opposition to the Sun and Mercury starting his retrograde mission we got started on observing our health needs. This theme is deepened throughout this month with Sun in Virgo the classical health sign with attention to details of nutrition and health issues. Also the Full Moon in Pisces, home to Neptune is the complementing opposing sign to Virgo and needs to be integrated for full spiritual and physical health.

Alignment with the Stars

Throughout the year there are special times to do specific things and turn your attention to for more success and fulfillment. Each month the Sun is in a different sign, the Moon moves through the whole zodiac waxing and waning between Full Moon and New Moon and there are all the additional other planetary positions in the heavens to consider. Some planets are faster then others who might be impacting us for longer periods of time like Saturn and the outer planets. With the help of astrology you can be more aware of the time quality and become more aligned with the universal laws governing the cosmos. Let us have a look at Pisces.

Neptune at Home in Pisces

Pisces is the last sign in the unfolding of the zodiac and is ruled by Neptune. It is a sign where the physical is transcended. Neptune is thought as the Roman god of the sea (Greek Poseidon) and is associated with many non-material, sometimes nebulous and transcendent principles. It relates to religion and spirituality, fantasy, imagination, creativity in art and music, idealism, compassion, love, higher states of consciousness, our connection to the divine, mysticism, and the healing arts.

Neptune at its best supports our striving toward inspiration and insight, but its negative influence is associated with addiction, weakness, illusions, and deception. And it is also representing poison, drugs, toxins, gases, addictions, and degenerative, the life force diminishing influences we call diseases.

Full Moon in Pisces August 24

A Full Moon in Pisces might make you feel more vulnerable or fragile as usual. You might wake up from heavy dreaming activity in the middle of the night. You might feel moments of deep love, compassion and oneness. Experiences of ecstasy and bliss belong here.

Pisces knows about the interconnectedness of all life and dimensions. Pisces understands that our individual personality is just skin deep and just a momentary expression in the world of form. Our soul is eternal and a part of the whole.

But the spiritual connection of Pisces needs to be anchored into the physical world and that is the chore of the opposing sign Virgo. Virgo is ruled by Mercury and is very much matter of fact and practical in analyzing the world and adjusting accordingly. Virgo uses logic, recognizes what is working and what is not.

I like to inspire you this month to use those underlying qualities and have a discerning look into your health.

Many Challenges for Your Health

The other day I saw this documentary on a German channel about plastics. I was interested to see how much information and awareness about the health damaging properties of phthalates (plasticizer) is made public and if they have anything to offer in the way of solutions. I was very disappointed about the report but not surprised. They did point out the severity of the situation for all life forms on the planet, but besides the recommendation to take recycling more serious and changing our long term production to biodegradable plastics there were no real suggestions given concerning our individual situation and how we can deal with it.

In the film they showed how much of all the plastics we use in every area of our lives end up in the oceans. There are islands of plastic waste piling up and just keep circling around. The plastic does not really break down but into smaller pieces which are additionally loaded with other chemicals like DDT and pesticides. These smaller particles are eaten by fish and birds and end up in your stomachs. But that is not the only way that stuff is ending up in your system.

Plastics are everywhere. We package our foods with plastic covers on Styrofoam trays or plastic containers, we drink from plastic water or soda bottles; everything is leaching out and accumulating in our system. It slowly stockpiles over a life time and has been proven to be the culprit in many fatal diseases. The chemistry of phthalates resembles that of many hormones especially estrogens. Those fake estrogens occupy the bodily receptor stations for our natural, hormones like testosterone, estrogen and progesterone and screw up the whole system. In the film they talked about an epidemic of sterile men because of the overload of fake estrogens as well as babies been born with genital deformities.

The point is besides the plastics and pesticides the list goes on and on to non-biodegradable detergents, dioxins, PCBs, DDT and others we do not even know how to spell. All these are widely distributed and totally unavoidable in day to day’s life and they wreak havoc with our hormonal systems, accelerate aging and trigger cancer and many other diseases. Pretty bleak, huh?

There is Hope and Something You Can Do

Astrologically poison and toxins are attributed to Pisces and are at the bottom of many mysterious diseases and unexplainable pain. This month is a great time for you to get started on your own personal detox program with Mercury and Sun in Virgo and the Full Moon in Pisces. Start with educating yourself.

According to my favorite author on the subject Sherry Rogers, MD there are two underlying causes for any disease: toxicity and deficient nutrition. Having found her own way through a life threatening disease she has done extensive research and published numerous books on different health subjects. I love her work and think she is really a big blessing with her efforts and contribution to reformation of regular medicine. Our health system is mainly driven by big drug corporations pushing poisonous drugs to manage diseases (And create new ones with their side effects). Healing can only happen through finding the underlying causes and for that we have to take our health into our own hands.

I recommend starting with the book “Detoxify or Die” and moving on with “Wellness Against all Odds”. You can find more titles of hers on my Book Treasures page. She recommends extensive cleansing with Infra Red Sauna and coffee enema with specific tests and many supplements to support the process. Check her out and I believe you will find it very beneficial.

Yes, it takes time, effort and money but if you want to stay or become healthy there is no way around educating yourself and taking responsibility for your own health. But since nobody else will do it for you there is not really a choice.

As you can tell my heart is really in this. I see so much suffering and pain around me because of health issues. I think we can only win by taking our health into our own hands and act accordingly. I am on the sauna and enema program for 5 month now and I can report that my arthritis has gotten much better and my psoriasis spots have disappeared. I still have ways to go and have resigned myself that this is a long term effort to keep battling the odds to keep myself in shape as much as possible and support my own inner healing process. I hope I have motivated you enough to get started on your own healing journey,

Aloha and many blessings, Shakti.

Shakti Carola Navran: astrologer, jeweler and author
1135 Makawao Ave. Suite 310
Makawao, Maui, Hawaii 96768
Phone: 808.878.8182

Bio:
Shakti Carola Navran has been an astrological coach, jeweler, spiritual teacher and healer for over 30 years. Her practice spans hypnotherapy, meditation, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and healing with gemstones. She creates beautiful jewelry for the soul and spirit at her studio on Maui, Hawaii. She has written many articles and is the author of the book Jewelry & Gems for Self Discovery: Choosing Gemstones that Delight the Eye & Strengthen the Soul.
In her book she teaches you about astrology and how to read the blue print of your own chart. If you know where your challenges are, you can then take steps to support or balance yourself with your 12 personal healing gemstones, those enchanting allies to raise your frequency and experience more joy. Jewelry and Gems for Self-Discovery is a treasure chest of ideas about Soul Jewelry; on how to select, purchase, and wear jewelry that will enhance your body, heart, mind, and soul.

In astrology we use the position of the planets to find our own personal place with the higher forces inside the parameters of a creative, unfolding, intelligent universe. We use the planets as mirrors symbolizing the potentiality of time quality.
In astrology we differentiate between time quantity versus time quality.

The Flow of Time
Our normal experience of time passing is based on a mental perception. We do perceive the unfolding of time and the changes all around us in nature throughout the year. Our ancestors already watched the constellation of the stars in the skies changing along with the seasons.
There is a cause and an effect on the horizontal level of time.

But time is tricky! In truth there is really only the eternal present moment; the past is a memory and the future a projection.

Time Quality in Astrology
In astrology we work with the quality of time in the moment of a beginning of something.
This beginning can be the new life of a baby, the signing of a contract or a marriage. We treat this beginning as the seed moment of what has begun to unfold. Like the seed of a plant already contains all the information needed for the plant to grow into the full plant.

When we cast a chart for a baby, we know what potential is has for this life.
The quality or seed of this beginning is determining the unfolding of those possibilities in the quantity of time passing. Imagine a book which contains already the whole story, but we need time quantity available to us to read it and enjoy the whole story.

Astrology works vertically. It uses the planets as a symbolic map to raise our consciousness to greater wisdom and understanding and helps to align us with the choreography of the universal laws and forces we are part of as well as the planets.

Mercury in Libra Squaring Mars in Cancer
The square is an aspect with friction and challenge between the two planets connected. Mercury in Libra likes to take both sides into consideration, weighs the arguments, keeps an open mind and asks questions. Mars in Cancer tends to defend the home turf for any costs. Both planets connected with a square might not find it so easy to settle into a meaningful conversation without annoyance or escalation into a serious argument. Just be aware of it!

Lunar Astrology

Moon is the archetypal mother, the inner woman or outer woman, nourishing us in her unique way of being. She is our emotional filter towards the world and can give us hints to how interconnected we all are.

The Moon in astrology reflects consciousness evolving through our inner digestive process of our feelings and guides us intuitively through our day. Because emotions are often unclear and hidden from the light of consciousness and it might take a while to float up to conscious recognition and acknowledgement. By following the Moon position we will gain more insight into our own inner workings.

Moon Conjunction with Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune
The Moon today is still in Aquarius, almost full and in conjunction with Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune throughout the day. It serves as a reminder for us to find our place in the changes in our world at hand. The Jupiter gives us access to deeper meaning and better values to live our life from. Chiron supports our healing process wherever it is needed. Neptune gives us dreams and visions to strive for. This is an uplifting and stimulating combo you will enjoy!

I have written another article about the bigger picture of the threesome of Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune in Aquarius and how that is connected with the beginning of the Aquarian Age. So more planets are in a sign so stronger the impact of it is. The conjunction and positioning of these three planets Chiron, Neptune and Jupiter in Aquarius will be with us all year.

When I was at the ISAR astrology conference in Chicago, I got a renewed and deepened sense of awe about how the outer planet conjunctions, squares and oppositions are shaping and reflecting the changes in society and giving birth to a new generation carrying the torch with new insights and energies into the future.

Full Moon in Pisces
We will have a Full Moon in Pisces tomorrow. The Full Moon is on her highest point of radiating her energy. The nights are full of light, the cats are roaming and having fun and we might have trouble with sleeping. Depending on the position of the Full Moon in your chart and how it ties in with your Moon and other planets you might feel a stronger or less strong impact.

Dream Life
The Moon in Pisces will bring activity into your dreams at night and your visions at day. Recording your dreams in a journal in the morning can give you tremendous insight into your inner world and many books and seminars have been given with good information about it. I like to think as every person or situation I encounter in my dreams as a part of myself.
For example if I run away from something in my dream at night I inquire deeper into parts or areas in my life I might turn away from. Working with dreams in my morning pages in my journal has given me tremendous value over the years.

Once in a while it is also very interesting to go back in time to older dreams and maybe now you will be able to put a different perspective towards their message. We have such an inner abundance of feelings, wisdom and insights waiting for us inside. Dreams are one way to reach into that inner well.

Visions
Pisces is ruled by Neptune and is the last sign in the evolutionary cycle of the zodiac. Pisces is a sign of completion of one cycle of learning. Therefore this is a place of connection with a deeper level of our being, our divine origin and our oneness with others.

Pisces is the dreamer, spiritual teacher and saint. Pisces points us towards higher levels of consciousness and wants us to be a messenger for the divine nature. Pisces introduces meditation as a tool to align with higher levels of consciousness and opens the channel wider for inspiration, healing and creativity. Pisces gemstone is the Amethyst.

Suggestion to Connect with your Dreams
I like to invite you to take advantage of the time quality of the moment! Get comfortable and sit with your cup of tea or coffee and take some time for yourself with your journal.

Pick one area in your life to look at more closely. How does it look like? Are you happy and satisfied with your life in that area? What would you imagine it to look like if you had three wishes from the fairy? Get wild in your imagination and it will point you into the right direction! Today I got this quote from Abraham / Hicks which might help you with this:

“Making Peace with My Today Will Improve My Future
It may sound odd, but the fastest way to get to a new-and-improved situation is to make peace with your current situation. By making lists of the most positive aspects you can find about your current situation, you then release your resistance to the improvements that are waiting for you. But if you rail against the injustices of your current situation, you hold yourself in Vibrational alignment with what you do not want, and you cannot then move in the direction of improvement. It defies Law. In every particle of the Universe, there is that which is wanted – and the lack of it.”

I also like to give you a gemstone to consider for your process. Remember you can meditate with gemstones by lying down and placing a stone on top of you, on your third eye or any area of your body that needs extra energy balancing. I love gemstone meditations it appeals to my Taurus Sun who like to get comfortable.

Amethyst is Merlin, the Great Magician and Spiritual Teacher [1]
In olden times Amethyst was known as an amulet against black magic and homesickness, and as a bringer of good fortune. I see Amethyst as Merlin, the old sorcerer who looks harmless enough but in fact wields great power. In the myth he was the spiritual teacher and magician of King Arthur.

Amethyst can become our individual teacher as well. This gem’s greatest gift is its ability to open us up to higher realms of reality, higher states of consciousness. It enhances meditation, connects us with our higher self and the supreme reality.

When there is a strong influence of Neptune in our chart, there is an ever present yearning for a higher realm of consciousness, a longing for God, a search for something more than our daily reality. People who fall under this astrological configuration are often tempted to take a shortcut to that plane by using chemical substances to escape reality. But their efforts fail in the long run because they are disappointed by the false world of chemical highs.

By uplifting our consciousness, Amethyst becomes the messenger who reminds us of our eternal connection with God. It is the bringer of bliss and understanding, of expansion to our being. It helps to clear the mind and to transform our limiting beliefs about who we are. It is our guardian and ally who accompanies us on our visionary quest to find greater truth and meaning in life. [1]

If you like my astrological musings I invite you to come back to my Astrological Signs Weather Report & Healing Gems Blog for a regular update on the universal flow in the heavens. As you can tell I am also very passionate about the abilities of the healing gemstones to help to align and balance our flow. I have even written a book about it and the connection with astrology: Jewelry and Gems for Self-Discovery. If you know where your challenges are, you can then take steps to support or balance yourself with gemstones, if that is something that appeals to you.

I hope you enjoyed my article, aloha and many blessings, Shakti.

Shakti Carola Navran: astrologer, jeweler and author

[1]Adapted from Jewelry and Gems for Self-Discovery: Choosing Gemstones That Delight the Eye & Strengthen the Soul © 2008 by Shakti Carola Navran. Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. 2143 Wooddale Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125-2989. All rights reserved, used by permission of the publisher.