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The Lunar Nodes Changing Signs November 2018 ~ November 15, 2018


By Tanaaz

The first few weeks of November have been busy with the Scorpio New Moon, Jupiter’s shift into its ruling sign of Sagittarius, and the Lunar Nodes moving out of Leo and Aquarius and into Cancer and Capricorn.

The Lunar Nodes are mathematical points between the Sun and the Moon that are critical in astrology. They represent karmic lessons and how we can transcend that karma in order to evolve.

There are two Lunar Nodes- the North and the South. We look to the South Lunar Node for guidance on what lessons we have mastered in previous incarnations, and we look to the North Lunar Node for what purpose or lessons we have to work through in this particular lifetime.

The Lunar Nodes also dictate what astrological signs we will have the Eclipses in, so as the Lunar Nodes settle into their new home, we can expect the next series of Eclipses to fall in the signs of Cancer and Capricorn. (There is an exception to this rule in January 2019 where we have the final Eclipse in Leo).

The Lunar Nodes change signs every 18 months, so this new cycle is one that we will all be feeling. As Cancer is in the North Node position, and Capricorn is in the South Node position, this indicates we are here to master the lessons of Cancer, and to evolve and build upon the Capricorn lessons we have already mastered in the past.

While we ultimately want to create a balance between both Cancer and Capricorn, it seems that we are being asked to evolve by focusing more on the qualities of Cancerian energy, and to use these qualities to build upon what we already know.

Cancer energy is about mothering, nurturing, and is very connected to feeling. Cancer energy is very feminine and encourages us to think about the home and family. In a way, you could stay that Cancer energy represents the mother.

On the other hand, Capricorn energy is very ambitious and is all about working hard to achieve your goals. In a way, you could say that Capricorn energy represents the father, and encourages us to think about success and our career.

Having the Lunar Nodes in Cancer and Capricorn indicates that we are being encouraged to balance our nurturing, emotional side with our ambitious, hardworking side. We are also going to be asked to shift how we approach our work-life balance and how we choose to go after our goals.

While Capricorn energy favors hard work and making small steps to get ahead, Cancer energy is much more focused on using its intuition and going after positions that evoke passion and have family values.

While Capricorn energy has very much been about “working hard for the man” and being competitive in order to get ahead, Cancer energy is more about working as a team, and thinking about the greater good rather than just how to get ahead.

On a collective level, over the next 18 months, we may see companies beginning to shift in their structure and let go of hierarchies. We may also see this in our governments too, and there may be more of a focus on the power of the people, rather than of the leader.

We may also be challenging beliefs about working hard, or that life needs to be hard, and we may even question traditional beliefs about what constitutes a successful life.

When our grandparents and even parents were younger, they were told that if they wanted to be successful, they needed to go to college and get a degree. Then, once they had their degree, they needed to start at the bottom and work their way to the top in order to get ahead. Once they were at the top, they would have enough money to buy a white-picket home and a nice car or two. They were encouraged to work hard, with the promise if they did, that they would be able to retire and then travel the world. This was the definition of success.

While there are a few people lucky enough to have lived this dream, majority of people soon discovered that this was not really a good recipe for life. People were miserable in their jobs, and then when retirement came, they barely had enough to afford their current lifestyle, let alone travel.

In fact, a palliative care nurse wrote a book on the regrets of the dying and time and time again, the number one regret people had on their deathbeds was that they spent too much time at work and not enough time with their families.

Working long hours, climbing our way to the top, seeking prestige and material goods have all been markers of a successful life, and something that has been drilled into us as to what will make us happy and productive members of society, but these beliefs are now up for review.

It is important to acknowledge that this belief and way of living served us for some time, but now we are being asked to balance this karma, and to let go of this way of life.

We have to re-write the rules on what success means to us, and we have to favor spending time with family and doing things we feel passionate about as a way to create security, not just going after material goods or status.

Creating a healthy work-life balance is key, as is making the time for people we consider to be our family.

With the Nodes in Cancer and Capricorn, this is going to be our focus, and over the next 18 months it is likely we are going to see changes in how people approach their careers and their home and family lives.

On a personal level, the Nodes moving to Cancer and Capricorn are going to change the way we see ourselves and is going to encourage us to get more in touch with our emotions and intuition.

We are also going to be encouraged to value our emotional health and to consider that health and wellbeing is not just a physical state of affairs but a spiritual one as well.

On an energetic level, the Nodes moving to Cancer and Capricorn are also going to help balance the energy between the Divine Feminine and the Divine Masculine, and we are going to find it easier to tap into feminine energies and embrace them. We may also find it easier to connect with the cycles of the Moon and to tune into our intuition.

Ultimately, the move of the Nodes into Cancer and Capricorn will be helping to shift the belief that we need to work hard in order to be “somebody” or to be recognized. Instead, we need to find greater value in who we are as people. Self-worth, not net worth.

In order for this softer, nurturing Cancer energy to rise up, we may first have to witness this work-hard, be disciplined, Capricorn energy rising to the surface. In a way, we have to become aware of this collective karma before we can begin to make changes.

All of our souls chose to be on earth at this time for this very mission. We all chose to come to Earth with this has our collective karma, and it is up to us to re-write and re-wire these vibrations to create harmony and balance.

For so long we have been told to follow tradition, follow the rules, and do things the tried and true way. While this all has its place, this wave of Cancer energy wants us to let go of these beliefs a little and make room for a new way of thinking.

Rather than getting ahead at all costs, this Lunar node placement wants us to think about others and the greater impact our actions are having. Rather than fighting our way to the top, this node position wants us to relax, work as a team, and trust our intuition a little more.

The movement of the nodes to Cancer and Capricorn is going to help lessen the grips of the patriarchy, and help us to tune into our softer, more nurturing sides. We are going to be guided to think about family, to think about what is really important, and to focus on the sensitive, creative parts of our soul.

If we do this, we can advance and clear our collective karma in order to raise the vibration of the planet and the consciousness of all souls.

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Intuitive Astrology ~ The Rebirth of Venus 2018, Loving Ourselves ~ October 21, 2018


By Tanaaz

Here I am yet again, writing another article about Venus Retrograde. I guess she has a lot to say.

Venus has been retrograde since the 5th of October and will remain this way until November 16th, but on October 26th something very special is happening.

On this day, Venus is going to complete her rebirth. She will still be in retrograde, but on this day she will rise up as a morning star and begin a new cycle.

The cycle of Venus begins when she appears in the morning sky. From this point forward she gradually moves until she becomes an evening star. Then, as Venus keeps moving, she dips below the horizon and fades from view.

If you like to look at the stars at night, you may have even seen Venus shining brightly for the last few months. She is one of the brightest stars in our evening sky, but we won’t see her again as an evening star until late 2019.

As Venus would dip below the horizon every 19 months or so, the ancients believed that she was entering the underworld. They believed that during this time Venus would undergo a type of death, and this death process coincides with her retrograde.

venus asks for self-loveIn astrology, a retrograde happens when a planet appears to be moving backward. Of course, it is not actually moving backward, but this is just how it appears from our vantage point in the sky.

As Venus continues traveling backward she will meet with the Sun on October 26th. This is her grand rebirth moment, and from this point forward she will emerge from the underworld as a morning star.

Even though Venus will still be in retrograde, we may begin feeling a shift or turning point of energy around this time.

Venus is the ruler of our hearts, so while she has been retrograde, we have all been challenged to focus on matters of the heart.

A Venus retrograde highlights our love life, our relationships, and our finances, but on a deeper level, it is really about learning to love ourselves more.

Lessons of the heart are often painful, so if you have been having a rocky time so far during Venus Retrograde, October 26th may bring some relief.

It is important to understand that Venus Retrograde’s job is to expose the true nature and the true calling of your heart.

If you have been having issues in your relationships, Venus is simply shining a light on them so you can begin healing and making amends.

Taking action often becomes easier once Venus begins turning direct again, however after the rebirth of Venus, we may feel more confident and secure in how to move forward.

Even though we may all be experiencing different heart-related issues, the message of Venus is the same for everyone- learn to love yourself.

Venus wants us to love ourselves so we have more love to give others. Venus wants us to love ourselves so we can set healthy boundaries and say no to things that drain us. Venus wants us to love ourselves so we can see that we are all connected and all one in the same.

So, as Venus is reborn on October 26th, we have to start asking ourselves what we want this next cycle to feel like. We have to ask ourselves where we want to lead our hearts.

While we don’t always get a say in what comes our way in this life, we can have a say in where we would like to go. In fact, now is the perfect time to start thinking about the rebirth of our hearts and what new direction we wish to take.

Do you want your heart to be more: Open? Fierce? Loving? Passionate? Compassionate? Sexy? Responsible? Creative? Wiser? Supportive?

Take a moment to think about what new energies you want to bring inside of your heart. Take a moment to think about your rebirth and what you would like to embody.

Venus may have her own ideas that may come along with this rebirth too, so be open to her messages and trust what unfolds, but there is no reason why you can’t have a say and set an intention for what you want.

Finally, the death and rebirth cycle of Venus is really about learning to love ourselves and to find the truth within ourselves.

If a relationship has ended or if some painful truth has emerged know that it’s ok to let it sting and burn, but then also know that it is all to help awaken and deepen the strength of your heart.

That’s all Venus wants. Stronger hearts. So we can love ourselves. Love one another. And love this planet. And goodness knows, we could all use far more love in this world.

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Intuitive Astrology: October Full Moon 2018~The Calm Within the Storm ~ October 19, 2018


By Tanaaz

There is a calmness that occurs just before a storm is about to hit. The weather gets a bit warmer, the air gets a bit drier, and the wind quietens down so things can stabilize before the storm arises. This is the calm before the storm and perhaps Mother Nature’s way of protecting herself.

The October Full Moon falls on the 24th in the sign of Taurus. This earthy Full Moon is here to stabalize us, strengthen us, and help us to become aware of our triggers and our weak points, so we can find our calm whenever life brings a storm our way.

To be clear, it is not that this Full Moon is necessarily going to bring a storm our way, but it does carry some volatile energy that could stir up some stormy weather that has been brewing for sometime.

Venus Retrograde is also very active around this Full Moon, and whatever issues she has been stirring around love and relationships may come to a head as well.

Sometimes when a storm enters our lives, we tend to be reactive, we tend to get defensive, or we tend to run and hide without facing up to what is in front of us.

Sometimes these storms catch us by surprise and we have to do what is best in the moment, but other times there are warning signs that tell us the situation we are about to enter is going to be tricky or challenging.

Whenever this happens, we have to pause, we have to find our calm before entering the storm, otherwise we are going to get blown away, and when we are in this powerless state, it is more natural for our ego to take control as a way to protect ourselves.

When the ego steps in, it becomes hard to really see the truth. Instead, the focus is on survival at any costs or any means, even if it means hurting someone or saying something you don’t really believe is true.

We all have triggers, we all have a combination of buttons that when pressed we can’t help but react from a state of lower consciousness. It happens to us all, and it can happen often unless we take note.

In fact, all it takes is a moment of awareness, and you can become the calm, even though the storm may surge around you.

October’s Full Moon will guide you to go within, to retreat, and to think about your calm. How often are you able to find this place in your day to day life? How often are you able to stay centered and in balance? How often are you able to surrender and allow things to take their natural course?

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Spiritual Meaning of 10/10 ~ October 10, 2018


By Tanaaz

To celebrate October 10, I thought it would be interesting to look at the spiritual significance behind the number 1010.

It may be odd to think that numbers can hold spiritual significance, but just like everything in the Universe, numbers carry a vibration, and their vibrations can serve as messengers and as tools for change.

The Universe is always speaking to us through signs, and one of the easiest ways to send a sign is through numbers. Numbers are part of the creative force of the Universe and this has been recognized by people like Tesla and the ancients who built pyramids and structures using certain number patterns and sacred geometry.

10 is a powerful number that is associated with reaching a new level karmically and spiritually. It is about taking that leap up to the next chapter so you can advance your life on all levels.

We all come into this life with a journey or a mission. This mission is one that is carved out by our soul before we enter our body. We know as a soul that we may forget our mission and go off track, but this is all part of the journey, and all part of the game of life.

Going off track is not necessarily a bad thing, however it does feel better to move through life on track with your soul purpose. Often it is not so much what we do or the type of career we choose, but rather it is how we feel from day to day.

When we wake up feeling hopeful, positive, and full of purpose it is usually a sign that we are on the right track. This may be the case even if we are in a job that is not always rewarding, or in a relationship that is having its ups and downs.

As spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle suggests, raising your level of consciousness and spirituality has nothing to do with what you do, but rather how you do it. Every act can be turned into one that serves spiritual growth and development, it just depends how you choose to look at things.

Our mindset is powerful, so even when “bad” things happen, if we can shift our perspective and see the silver lining, we are already upgrading our consciousness and evolving to that next level.

When we reach this new level or this new layer in our lives, we often experience change or growing pains. On this new level, we have to readjust and figure out what is going to help us and what is going to hold us back.

On a day like 10/10 we all have the ability to become aware of what this next level may look and feel like. We may also gain insight into what we need to let go of or how we need to shift our mindset in order to move to that next level.

In order to shed the past, in order to let go so you can climb to new heights, you have to forgive. Forgiveness is one of the most powerful and healing things you can do for yourself.

Forgiving yourself is a good place to start, but forgiving others can also be equally powerful. Forgiveness is not about condoning the act or supporting it, rather it is about releasing any anger or negative emotions that are keeping you attached to the event or the person.

On 10/10 it is the perfect time to practice forgiveness. Start by writing yourself a letter of forgiveness and then include others or situations that you may wish to forgive.

You don’t have to send the letter or involve others, this type of work is purely for you, and is a way for you to release yourself from any negative or stressful attachments that are weighing you down.

Once you have cleared using forgiveness, you can also use the energy of 10/10 to visualize and manifest what you want to create. Think about what you want this new chapter to look and feel like to you. Think about how you can do things differently this time around in order to nurture your boundaries and your growth.

We are all given opportunities to do things over, we are all given the opportunity to advance our lives and move to that next level.

On 10/10 the bridge will appear, and if we pay attention and are ready for it, we will be hoisted to that new level, where we can keep growing and flourishing as we make our journey home.

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Mars Direct, August 2018 ~ Burst of Inspiration ~ August 27, 2018


Posted by Tanaaz 

There has been so much going on in the cosmos lately that you may have not remembered that Mars, the planet of action and motivation, has been moving retrograde.

Mars retrogrades only every two or so years, so when it happens we tend to feel it strongly.

After several months in retrograde, Mars is now moving direct on August 27th and will not go retrograde again until September 2020.

Whenever a planet goes retrograde, its energy expresses itself in a more internal way rather than an external way, almost like the energy of the planet is filtering through us on the deepest of layers.

While Mars has been working on our deeper layers, we may not have always been conscious of what exactly it was trying to teach us. But now, as Mars moves direct and starts rising to the surface, into our conscious mind a little more, we are going to get to see just what messages and insights Mars has for us.

Whatever inner work Mars has been doing is going to be revealed, and it is likely we are going to be able to take this new information and use it to push forward in our lives.

Because Mars is all about taking action and getting motivated, whatever new insights rise to the surface are going to help us to make some much needed progress.

2018 has really been a stop and go year, and although this theme is going to continue, Mars going direct will bring a new wave of energy and a burst of inspiration.

After months of being held back we are finally going to feel supported to move forward and take the actions we have been wanting to make.

New inspirations may find us and we may even find that projects we started back in June receive a new life or a new burst of energy.

In fact, if you have been working on something and struggling to get it off the ground, or if life events that came your way around June are still lingering, you may find that Mars turning direct delivers that final push.

To help activate this energy, consider bringing new life or making some changes to whatever projects you have been struggling to get off the ground. Look for new inspiration and perhaps open your mind to think about things differently.

By making some changes and tuning into the lessons of Mars retrograde, it will help you to get your projects moving forward with more speed and ease.

Mars retrograde is really the Universe reminding us to slow down and relax. In this go-go world, we forget to sometimes pause and reflect on what we are doing and where we are heading.

Sometimes we just keep going and going without really stopping to reflect on where our actions are leading us. Sometimes we just follow the crowd because it is the easy thing to do.

When Mars retrograde comes along, we are reminded that our actions have consequences and at any time, we can choose to take a different path and make different choices.

We don’t have to go with the tried and true path, instead we can listen to the call of our own soul and take action in the direction that speaks to us the most.

Mars retrograde is a time for all of us to reflect on whether our actions are walking us towards the life we desire or away from the life we desire.

Once Mars goes direct it will be business as usual once again, but if we can open to what this retrograde energy was trying to teach and show us, and make a few changes and tweaks based on the guidance we have received, we may just find that we are able to achieve our dreams quicker and with more ease.

Pay attention to what unfolds within the days that Mars turns direct for clues on what actions the Universe is guiding you to take.

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