| The Solar Eclipse in Capricorn Speaks to your | | | | Saturn Turning Retrograde January 13 |
| Soul! | | | | Saturn always had a bad reputation in astrology till |
| With a Solar Eclipse right in front of our eyes, we | | | | astrologers like Liz Green shed new light and a |
| do know something auspicious is going on and we | | | | different perspective onto the much needed |
| might feel touched by the magnificence of the | | | | qualities of Saturn. She was breaking new ground |
| universe and its mysterious ways of working. I | | | | in looking at Saturn as a deepening and truly |
| live on Maui and when I look up at the night sky I | | | | beneficiary actor in the chart. Saturn is playing a |
| am actually able to see the stars. I love doing | | | | tremendously important role for us right now |
| that! A girl friend of mine loves to travel with her | | | | through February 2010 with the square to Pluto |
| husband to Solar Eclipses around the world; he | | | | within 2 degrees. |
| actually proposed to her on one of their first trips! | | | | |
| Is there something magical going on with Solar | | | | The Outer World Reflects the Inner World! |
| Eclipses? Why is it obviously touching our human | | | | When Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn turns |
| soul and spirit? | | | | retrograde we need to reassess the inner |
| When you imagine how much radiation we receive | | | | dimensions associated with Capricorn. We have to |
| daily from the electromagnetic energy output | | | | redefine our goals, coalitions, and roles to clarify |
| from the Sun it is easy to understand that the | | | | our values and where we want to go. Usually we |
| interruption from that energy stream of radiation | | | | are easily ready to assign blame to outer |
| from the center of consciousness in our universe | | | | structures; the failing economy, the corrupted |
| will have an impact onto our consciousness and | | | | government and the machinations of the |
| lives. Twice a year, the Sun, Moon and Earth align | | | | corporate world. With Saturn retrograde till May |
| exactly the way that the constant stream of | | | | 30 we are assigned to take a look into our own |
| radiation from the Sun is blocked and there is | | | | stuff inside. The outer world reflects the inner |
| partial or total darkness. This is bound to have an | | | | world! With that we have the responsibility to gain |
| impact on us. | | | | as much clarity (Saturn) as possible, mature and |
| Think about it. We are energy beings made of | | | | decide on new ways and implement them in our |
| energy swirling around on sub atomic levels | | | | life. And that is a very powerful place. We can |
| creating our physical bodies. It is not hard to | | | | change the world, one step at a time within our |
| realize the intricate and fragile balance our life as | | | | reach. |
| we know it, needs to continue. Of course every | | | | New Moon/ Solar Eclipse in Capricorn in |
| shift in the magnetic radiation through Sun Flares | | | | Conjunction with Venus on January 15 |
| and Eclipses will have an impact. | | | | Again this Solar Eclipse is special because of the |
| Therefore it is said that the Solar Eclipses are | | | | Venus conjunction and the two female players, |
| altering our consciousness with fresh energy. It is | | | | Moon and Venus hand in hand. If the feminine |
| like rebooting your computer after the electricity | | | | principle in general is one of giving and nourishing |
| has been down. Solar Eclipses are therefore | | | | life this Eclipse sets the tone of a very |
| extremely powerful New Moons and this time it is | | | | encouraging and soul enriching direction to embark |
| all happening in Capricorn along with four other | | | | on. |
| planets beside the Sun and Moon. The last time | | | | |
| this Solar Eclipse has happened in Capricorn was | | | | Mercury in Capricorn & Conjunction with |
| nineteen years ago in January 1991. I do not | | | | Pluto is Turning Direct on January 15 |
| remember anything specific happening for me so | | | | With the short term Pluto conjunction squaring |
| long back; my memory will not do that. But I am | | | | Saturn we have a jump start of true inquiry and |
| a different person now anyway and the | | | | inner realization. With the help of Mercury, the |
| surrounding astrological constellations are very | | | | mythical messenger in his forward motion we |
| different. | | | | have more skills in implementing insights and lay |
| We had a quiet beginning the first two weeks of | | | | the groundwork for new and transformative real |
| this year. But now the heavenly stars are making | | | | solutions. No more scapegoats and band-aid |
| up for it with a big bang. The year is gearing up | | | | solutions are acceptable. We need true and honest |
| to a new level of consciousness with the Solar | | | | assessments of what is and act accordingly for |
| Eclipse on January 14 - 15, 2010. This is | | | | the greater good. You might ask yourself: |
| accompanied by a close conjunction with Venus | | | | What does that mean for you? |
| and two planets changing direction around this | | | | What has ripened in the retrograde motion of |
| eclipse; Saturn is turning retrograde and Mercury | | | | Mercury for you to be exposed and acted on |
| direct. | | | | now? |
| For me astrology is an elegant way to become | | | | |
| more conscious of myself in the magnificence of | | | | Jupiter into Pisces on January 17 |
| life in its ever changing cycles and rhythms. I feel | | | | Jupiter moves into Pisces shortly after the Eclipse |
| embedded in the safe knowledge of accountability | | | | and will remain there till June 5. 2010. Jupiter rules |
| of the movements of the stars throughout the | | | | Sagittarius and is the largest planet in our solar |
| skies and have the reassuring feeling of | | | | system. He represents the principle of expansion, |
| participating in an orderly functioning and therefore | | | | the search for truth, wisdom, deeper meaning and |
| secure universe. As an astrologer I know about | | | | understanding of the bigger picture. Pisces on the |
| the specifics and particularities of the planetary | | | | other hand is the twelfth sign of the zodiac and |
| constellations and their meaning which helps me to | | | | deals with the subtle, the non physical realm, the |
| align myself with the universal forces and use | | | | metaphysical, meditation, dreams, imagination, art |
| them to my benefit. It is easier to release | | | | and the oneness of our true nature. |
| struggles and resistance against the irresistible and | | | | Jupiter in Pisces can guide you into expansion in all |
| it also puts a time frame onto hard times. | | | | these areas and enhance qualities as compassion, |
| Understanding and a higher state of consciousness | | | | forgiveness, reconciliation and enhance your inner |
| always gives me more of a choice and thus a | | | | connection with the Divine. Out of that miracles |
| chance to influence and set the stage to my | | | | are possible! |
| advantage. | | | | The Moon’s passage on Sunday over healing |
| You can read this article as the time sensitive | | | | Chiron, then over Neptune is enhancing the |
| post it was written or you can use it for deeper | | | | potential of a new understanding with its brief |
| insight in general about the described astrological | | | | conjunction with Jupiter in Pisces. All these |
| constellation whenever you happen to find the | | | | discussed planetary constellations are somehow |
| article in cyberspace. | | | | tied in with this Solar Eclipse and raise hope for |
| The highlights of the plentiful activities in this week | | | | another step in the right direction. True change |
| are: | | | | and evolution happens in miniature steps invisible |
| - Sun Conjunction Venus on January 13 | | | | to the human eye. Astrology is just one way to |
| - Saturn Turning Retrograde January 13 | | | | gain the overview and a deeper understanding |
| - New Moon/ Solar Eclipse in Capricorn in | | | | over the dynamic of the unfolding of events and |
| Conjunction with Venus on January 15 | | | | history, but a very valid one. |
| - Mercury Turning Direct on January 15 | | | | This week’s astrological potential sets the |
| - Jupiter into Pisces on January 17 | | | | tone for the coming year and ignites hope and a |
| | | | new light of consciousness for the truth of our |
| Sun Conjunction Venus on January 13 | | | | oneness and divine origin. |
| The Sun is reflecting our consciousness, our self | | | | I hope you enjoyed this little journey into the |
| identity and self image. It is one of the male | | | | mysteries of the universe. If you like to stay |
| representatives in astrology and thus can be seen | | | | informed on the daily astrological events in the |
| as authority or father. Venus, the goddess of | | | | heavens, I like to invite you to sign up for my |
| love and harmony, one of the female players | | | | free weekly newsletter, the Astrological Weather |
| softens the edges and brings kindness and | | | | Report. I discuss the actual astrological qualities of |
| compassion. This is a nice lead into the Eclipse for | | | | the moment and inspire you to use them wisely |
| conscious alignment with greater kindheartedness | | | | for a life full of success, joy and inner growth. |
| and well intentions. | | | | Aloha and many blessings, Shakti. |
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