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Happy New Moon in Gemini - Oh, And a Solar Eclipse!

New Moons are times for New Beginnings, when the Sun and Moon
come together in the same sign.

The sky is darkest at this time, but we feel the double energy of Sun and Moon coming together,
bringing a new birth of the issues related to the sign they are in. 



Yesterday, Sunday, May 20th at approximately 7:45 PM EST,
the Sun and Moon also formed a Solar Eclipse,
when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun,
causing people to be ruled by their emotions,
and be in their head rather than their heart.

Below, the Top diagram shows what happens during a Solar Eclipse.
The Bottom diagram shows what happens during a Lunar Eclipse.


The sight of the Sun being blotted out
must have been very frightening for the ancient people's to see!



                         Solar Eclipse

Gemini is the Sign of the Twins, and it's statement is "I Think." 

Gemini also relates to the Dualistic nature of the Mind.

So, this could be a very "mentally active" time!



    Gemini - The Twins

In the body, Gemini relates to the eyes, the hands, the lungs, and
learning through our senses, and reading and writing. 

Gemini is a mutable, Masculine, Yang, Air Sign and is a master
of words!  Songwriters Sammy Cahn and Paul McCartney
were both Geminis.

Here is a song (#18 on this album that I wrote with my co-writers)
to go with this New Moon in Gemini.

Born to Be Loved




So, enjoy the next two weeks is a time of Reading, Writing, and Socializing!

I am a little late getting this out, since I attended the Galactic Expo,
 a wonderful annual spiritual / psychic fair in Nashville.
It was great to see old friends.

Here is the link to my weekly Radio show so you can carry learn
more about Astrology and carry this with you on an I-Pod!

Radio Show

And if you want to see where this New Moon is falling in your chart,
please contact me below for a personal reading.

More will Be Revealed!

Love,

Christina
615-739-7236

Astrology Readings

Happy Super Full Moon in Scorpio! Make A Wish! What Do You Desire?

This is a very auspicious and powerful Full Moon in Scorpio, which takes place
on Saturday, May 5, (Happy Cinco de Mayo) at approximately 11:35 PM EST.

Not only is it a Super Full Moon, (when the Moon is closest to the Earth).



                                     Photo from Our Beautiful Universe


It is also the celebration of Buddha's Birthday as well as my beloved teacher,
Baba Muktananda.

Here is a link to a beautiful slide show on

Baba


And here is another beautiful photo from my friend in Germany, Kashi Pohl.



                                              Full Moon Photo by Kashi Pohl.


Ahhhh - the Moon is so mesmerizing, isn't she?

This Full Moon is in Scorpio, the sign exactly opposite the Sun in Taurus.

Scorpio is a Fixed, Yin, Water Sign.

In the Body, Scorpio is related to the Sex Organs, and the Rectum,
relating to Procreation and Elimination! 

It's Statement is "I Desire" - so this would be a great time to
examine your desires, and make a wish!




 The Full Moon in Scorpio can be Intense!


Taurus statement is "I Have" and is about personal values and possessions.

Scorpio's statement is "I Desire" and is about OTHER people's money -
Banks, Mortgage companies, Financial institutions, Wall Street, Taxes,
Inheritances, AND the Lottery! 

Here is a light-hearted song
to go with the Scorpio Full Moon,
which I wrote with my co-writers, called

Lottery

Since both Taurus and Scorpio
are also both feminine, YIN signs, the
Full Moon energy is more internalized in its expression.

Scorpio is also a water sign so it is more emotional. 

So, this is a very powerful, intense Full Moon!

Scorpio is also the sign relating to Death, so this next two weeks

will be a time of Letting GO, Purging what no longer works, and Closure.

Here is the link to my weekly Radio show so you can carry learn

more about Astrology and carry this with you on an I-Pod!

Radio Show

And, if you want to find out where this Full Moon is falling in

your own personal chart,  please contact me for a reading below.
 
More will Be Revealed!

Love,

Christina
615-739-7236

Happy New Moon In Taurus! You Can Have It All!

Happy New Moon in Taurus!  A new moon happens when the Sun and Moon come together at the same
time in the same sign --- this time in Taurus.  It took place Saturday, April 21st, at approximately 3:18 AM EST.

So, this is a time of New Beginnings, when the Sun and Moon come together in the same sign.

Here is the link to my weekly Radio show so you can learn
more about Astrology and carry this with you on an I-Pod!

Blog Talk Radio





Taurus is a Fixed, Feminine, Yin, Earth Sign.

Taurus statement is "I HAVE" -- and you CAN "have it all!"

Taurus is ruled by Venus, and it generally relates to our money and possessions, but
it is also about our Values.





So the question is, "Do You Want What You Have?"  

When you truly appreciate and show gratitude for what you HAVE,
then Life is more peaceful, and one feels like the 
peaceful little bull shown above.

The Buddha was also a Taurus, 
And he went in search of peace and
gave up everything.



                 The Buddha

Then he went to the opposite extreme --
and almost died while starving his body!

Finally, when he achieved enlightenment,
he realized that God is in everything,
and that it is ATTACHMENT to things that causes suffering.

Some people think that security and happiness would come
from standing on a pile of money.



But true happiness comes from within!

So, enjoy the peaceful beauty and abundance that is overflowing in Nature.

That is my favorite experience of Taurus -- the beauty of Spring flowers, etc.



                                       Glorious Tennessee Morning

And, as my Spiritual Teacher, Baba, who was also a Taurus, always said,

"God Dwells Within You AS YOU!"

It may be hard to remember,
-- but I pray that you enjoy the Beauty of Life within and without
with this New Moon in Taurus. 

Here's a song I wrote about that Beauty -- from my album "Travelin' Light"

The Universe Just Smiles

And, if you want to find out where this New Moon in falling in your own
natal chart, call me for a reading!

More will be revealed!

Love,

Christina
615-739-7236

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Happy Full Moon in Libra! Love Is In The Air!

Today, on this somber day of religious observation, Good Friday, April 6th,
we also have a Full Moon at 3:19 PM EST,
when the Sun in Aries will be exactly opposite the Moon in Libra,
creating one of the prettiest Full Moons of the year. 

It is called the Pink Moon, probably due to the appearance of Pink Moss, one of the first flowers to
appear in Spring.  We see them all over my area of TN and they are truly Spectacular!

Thank you to Ms. Dolphina for this information!

Pink Full Moon




Shibazakura (Pink Moss) Festival in Japan.
Thank you to Pink Moss Festival



So, this Full Moon is in Libra,
the sign of Marriage and Partnership and is ruled by the Planet Venus.

Venus is the Goddess of Love!

Libra's Statement is "WE ARE" or "I Balance"
and Aries Statement is "I AM".

So this Full Moon in Libra is about the "I AM" versus "WE ARE".



This time of year is particularly related to "Spring Fever" -
or falling in love, just as all trees, birds and
animals seem to explode with love and life.

It is also a time
for finding the balance between work and play,
being together and being alone,
being in the city versus going for a drive in the country,
surrounded by the beauty of nature.  



       Symbol for Libra



Richland Greenway in West Nashville, TN

PLUS - We are just leaving the most recent Mercury Retrograde -- 
The backwards motion officially ended on Wednesday, April 4th.  But
the effects of the Mercury Storm will be experienced until April 12th.

So, IF you are having difficulties communicating in your relationships,
this would be the time to watch your words, hold your tongue, and just listen.




So, enjoy this beautiful Libra Full Moon, go for a walk in nature, 
and pay attention to the moment!

Also, Happy Easter, and Happy Passover next week!

As always, to learn more about Astrology, you can 
enjoy my Radio Show Live on Sundays,
5 PM CST / 6 PM EST, or you can listen to the archives.

Radio Show

And if you need some nice music
to go with the Libra Full Moon,
I recommend a song i wrote with
come co-writers, called

Say Hello To Love

And, if you want to find out where
the Full Moon in Libra is falling in your own personal chart,
please contact me for a reading below.

More will Be Revealed!

Love,

Christina
615-739-7236

Astrology Readings

Happy Spring! Happy New Moon in Aries!

New Moons are great for new beginnings.

This New Moon in Aries, which occurs on Thursday, March 22nd, at 10:37 AM EST,
also coincides with the beginning of Spring, the Ultimate New Beginning,
or Vernal Equinox, which took place this week on March 20th. 



If you have been feeling slightly tired the past 2 weeks, chalk it up to the Waning (deflating) Moon, going from the Full moon in Virgo to the New Moon in Aries.

Also, if you are feeling stuck or like your life is going backwards,
welcome the latest MERCURY RETROGRADE,
which we will have until April 12th.

Mercury Retrogrades are NOT a time for new beginnings. 

But you can use this time to prepare for some project you wish to begin after April 12th.

This is a great time to re-view, re-cycle, re-invent,
re-juvenate, re-connect, re-lax, and re-spect yourself!

Aries Statement is "I AM!" 

Right now both Sun and Moon are in Aries, as well as Mercury and Uranus,
and since Aries is a Fire Sign, this New Moon might be a doozy!




        Aries - The Ram

Aries is Cardinal, Yang, Positive Outgoing Energy.

And, In honor of this New Moon - I am sharing my song called "Skin" -
from my album "Serenity" 
-- it is about looking at our unique selves and our universal selves.

Serenity

Chorus says:

"This flesh and blood
This empty space
This spark of Life,
Holy place
Is covered by
Something so fragile and thin.

When you and are
Are open wide
We share a place in this world
A human form,
A spirit bound up with skin."

As always, here is the link to my weekly Radio show so you can carry learn
more about Astrology and carry this with you on an I-Pod!

Radio Show

And, if you want to see where this New Moon falls in your natal chart,
please contact me below for a full reading or a short 15 minute catch up with Q & A.

Now, this week, relax your face and head and jaw -- the Aries part of you.



More will Be Revealed!

Love,

Christina
www.christinamalone.com
615-739-7236


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Many Blessings on your new beginnings!

More will be revealed!

Happy Full Moon in Virgo! Service to God and Humanity...and get ready for Mercury Retrograde!


This Thursday, March 8th, at 4:39 AM EST, a Full Moon will take place in the Sign of Virgo. 



Since the Moon rules the tides of the earth,
the fluids of our body, the breasts, the stomach,
and our emotional natures, 
this Full Moon might FEEL very big,
but since it is in the Mutable, Earth, Feminine,
YIN sign of Virgo, these feelings might be internalized.

Virgo's Statement is "I Analyze," so be careful
not to be too analytical and self critical during this time.




Virgo is Feminine, Yin Energy, Internal, Self-Sacrificing

The Pisces / Virgo opposition is sometimes known
as the "Serve or Suffer" Axis. 

Being both Mutable signs, Pisces and Virgo
sometimes have a hard time with boundaries.




Pisces deals with deep hidden psychological fears,
addiction spiritual groups, and charities,
while Virgo is concerned with healing, cleaning, 
service and menial tasks.

Virgo is generally related to the professions of Nursing,
Housekeeping and Office Work. 

Virgo really prefers working behind the scenes and helping the underdog.
 



                 Virgo Is Happy To Serve!

I believe it is important to do Service, and get
out of yourself, but I also recommend
taking care of yourself, and resting, and watching your health,
especially what you are eating, since Virgo rules Health and the Colon.

Lastly, Virgo is ruled by Mercury, which is related to the mind and communication.
This week, on Wednesday, March 7th, Mercury starts slowing down to go retrograde,
(or backwards from our perspective here on Earth.)   This is called the
"Mercury Storm."  After that we will have 3 weeks of Mercury Retrograde!  Oh, joy.

Be sure to back up your computers and cell phones this week,
and perhaps get your car checked out.



Mercury, the Messenger of the Gods

If you wish to hear my radio show this past Sunday                                                                                                    about recent Astrological events, here is the link:

Radio Show

And if you need some music to help
you calm your mind during this time,
the song I wish to offer for this Blog is the
"Serenity Prayer"!

Serenity Prayer

As always, if you want to find out where
the Full Moon in Virgo is falling in your own personal chart, please contact
me for a reading below.

More will Be Revealed!

Love,

Christina
615-739-7236
 
Astrology Readings


Happy New Moon in Pisces! The Ocean of Emotion!

This week,  on Tuesday, February 21st, the Sun and Moon come together,
at 5:35 PM EST, to create a New Moon in the beautiful water sign of Pisces.




Along with the Sun and Moon, 
Mercury, and Neptune are also still in the sign of Pisces.

Pisces is represented by two fish going in opposite directions. 
One is swimming upstream, one is swimming downstream. 



Below is the Glyph for Pisces.  It looks like two mirrors being held together by a string. 

Sometimes, it can feel like we are being split in two by our emotions.





In an older Blog on the New Moon in Pisces,
I wrote that, at this time of year,
I hear a great "AAAAAAhhhh" in the Universe,
like we are all taking a collective deep breath,
and releasing it like a huge sigh.  

This could be a sigh of relief,
or a it could be a sigh of fear -
"AAGGGGHHH! - I can't take it anymore!"

So, Take a deep breath and let it out.... Let Go and Let God!



Pisces is a Yin, Feminine, Mutable, Water Sign and rules the Oceans -
 it can sometimes bring up Oceans of Emotions.



It's statement is "I Believe" and it is connected with Spiritual Groups,
Ashrams, Retreats, and Monasteries.
 
In the Body, Pisces rules the Feet and the Blood, the Ocean in our Bodies.

Being the final sign of the Zodiac,
and ruling the 12th house of the subconscious mind, and dreams,
Pisces represents the end of the Sun's yearly cycle through the signs.

This is a time of going inside, just before the burst of new life
in the sign of Aries, which starts the Spring,
and the cycle of life starts all over again.

This is a great time to get in touch with the SILENCE -- to truly
"BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD."

During this time of year, it is interesting that we have two very different Celebrations,
both relating to Pisces Issues - the Spirit -- and Spirits, (or Drugs and Alcohol).



One is a night of Spiritual worship, Mahashivaratri,
and the other is the world's most drunken party, Mardi Gras!

Being a mutable sign, Pisces has no boundaries,
so you can either lose yourself in God, or lose yourself in
some kind of addiction, such as Alcohol and Drugs.
Be careful with what you put into your blood at this time.

This week, on February 19-20th is also the
celebration of MAHASHIVARATRI,
the "Night of Shiva" --
a sacred time honoring SHIVA.

He is often seen with a tiny, crescent waxing or waning moon in his hair.



                         Shiva Nataraj, The Lord of the Dance

Shiva Nataraj (Dancing Shiva) expresses the 5 powers of God:

Creation, Sustenance, Dissolution, Concealment and Grace.

Every thought we have, every manifestation of life
goes through this cycle:

It is created, sustained, dissolved, then hidden,
and finally re-emerges as the Grace of enlightenment.

I have been using the OM NAMAH SHIVAYA mantra for many years.

OM NA-MAH SHI-VA-YA - is Sanskrit for "I Honor The Divinity Within All"

It is called the great 5 syllable mantra - OM plus NA MA SHI VA YA

Here is what Om Namah Shivaya looks like in Sanskrit :





This Mantra is amazing - It encompasses all the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space (Ethers).

OM    = The Universal Sound which all sounds emanate from.

NA     = Earth

MAH   = Water

SHI    = Fire

VA      = Air

YA      = Space - the Ethers

This Mantra truly helps still the Mind.

So, with so many planets in Pisces -
this is a great time for meditation!



The Sign of Pisces relates to Oceans,
whether they be the Oceans of the Earth,
or the Ocean of Consciousness, or GOD. 

So, this is a great time to connect with the GOD of your understanding.

The next two weeks will be great for MEDITATION and doing VISION WORK. 

Being in Nature helps you to connect deeply with your Inner Self.

Pisces is connected with the subconscious mind, the Dream World,
Visions, Intuition, and Spiritual Communities such as Monasteries and Ashrams. 

Pisces also has to do with imagination.  Pisces and the 12th House
are also related to our Deepest Fears,
Addictions, Illusions and Deceptions of Human Consciousness.  

Pisces and the 12th House ALSO reveals the Cures for these Dis-Eases -
Through 12-Step programs, Therapy and Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers.

If you cannot get to a waterfall, a lake, or the ocean, then take a hot bath, drink hot tea,
and lose yourself in a good movie.  Pisces also relates to losing one's EGO self.  

Clear out some clutter and do some Spring Cleaning!

Do rituals that bring you joy - Chant, Burn Incense, Meditate.

If you wish to hear my radio show last Sunday on the New Moon in Pisces
you can listen to the archive.

New Moon in Pisces Radio Show

The Song I wish to offer for this Blog is based on
St Theresa of Avila's Prayer - "Let Nothing Afright Me" --
from an album my sister Rama and I did many years ago
while living in a meditation ashram, called "Lord, Show Me Your Face".

St. Theresa's Prayer

As always, if you want to find out where these planets in Pisces
are falling in your own personal chart, please contact
me for a reading below.

More will Be Revealed!

Love,

Christina
615-739-7236

Astrology Readings


Happy Full Moon In Leo! It's The Cat's Meow!

OK, OK, -- Maybe it is because I myself am a LEO, I consider this a special Full moon!






So, this Full Moon, when the Sun in Aquarius is exactly opposite the
Moon are in Leo, takes place at 4:54 PM EST on Tuesday, Feb 7th, 2012.

The sign of Leo is ruled by The SUN, and The Sun and Sign of Leo both
Rule the Heart, so this is a time to be Lion-Hearted and courageous.

And, along with the Sun in Firey Leo,
Venus, the Goddess of Love, will also be going into Aries,
another fire sign.   So Hot Times this week!



LEO is a Fixed, Masculine, Yang, FIRE sign.

So, LEO likes to SHINE, whether on a world stage,
or in a concert in a stadium, or in their own private little Kingdom at home.

And did you know that Madonna is a Leo?

She put on quite a dramatic half time show at the Super Bowl!

Madonna's Half Time Show at Super Bowl

And President Obama, who is ALSO a Leo, must be saying,
"Come on, you guys in Congress!  Can we please just get along?"




Honestly, I'm so tired of all the fighting, I feel like taking a giant cat nap!



Ok - I know I'm Gorgeous - but that's my inner Sunny Nature!

Other famous Leos -
President Bill Clinton,
Karl Jung (A famous psychologist who used dreams and Astrology),
Amelia Earhart (Famous Aviatrix), George Bernard Shaw (Famous Author),
Mick Jagger and Madonna (Famous Performers),
Martin Sheen (Actor - Apocalypse Now, The West Wing),
Actors Patrick Swayze, Robert Redford, Robert De Niro, and Lucille Ball (I Love Lucy),
Coco Chanel (French Fashion Designer),
and Garrison Keilor (Prairie Home Companion).

So, enjoy your Inner LEO child.

I just recently got back from Universal Studios "Wizarding World of Harry Potter"
with my older sister Rama.

What - you didn't know that Harry Potter is a Leo?
Yup - July 31st! which is also the birthday of JK Rowling (the author)

What a wonderful ride those movies and books have been.

I recommend going to Orlando, Fla, to this amusement park, just so you can
drink some non-alcoholic Butter Beer and Pumpkin Juice
at the "Three Broomsticks Restaurant" in Hogsmeade. Yum!

But my favorite part was going into "Olivander's Wand Shop," and having
us go in a small intimate group into a replica of the shop, and watching
a wonderful re-enactment of "The Wand Chooses the Wizard" using
a little girl from the audience named Grace. I'll bet she was thrilled
when she pointed her wand, and things moved all around the room!

Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Here is a spiritual devotional song to go with Leo Full Moon
and some spiritual celebrations going on right now.

Another Wave of Devotion

As always, here is the link to my weekly Radio show so you can carry learn
more about Astrology and carry this with you on an I-Pod!

Radio Show

And, if you want to see where this Full Moon in Leo is roaring in your natal chart,
please contact me below for a full reading or a short 15 minute catch up with Q & A.

More will Be Revealed!

Love,

Christina
615-739-7236
 
Astrology Readings

Happy New Moon in Aquarius! Happy Chinese New Year!

Early on Monday Morning, January 23rd, the Sun and Moon came together at the same degree in the sign of Aquarius, thus forming a New Moon. 

New Moons are good for New Beginnings in whatever sign they fall in.


         New Moon and Midnight Sun at the North Pole
          Photo from Our Beautiful World and Universe


The Sun just recently went into the sign of Aquarius,
which falls during the COLDEST time of the year.

The Statement for Aquarius is "I Know."

Since the cold winter months of the Northern Hemisphere
forces people to live by their wits, and develop greater survival skills,
and greater intellect, Aquarius is known as the sign
of mental brilliance. 

It also rules Crystals, Snow and Ice. 
We have just recently had a bunch of windy and snowy storms
blow through the United States!
 



Of course, many people think that Aquarius is a Water Sign
because it is called the "Water Bearer."
 
Actually, he is pouring knowledge into the ether.  Hence, AIR is related to
the Intellect, not watery emotions.

T
 Symbol for Aquarius by Suzanne While

And, even though it's symbol sometimes looks like waves,
the sign for Aquarius is related to Lightning Bolts,
so it sometimes brings brilliant flashes of inspiration!

It is also associated with electronics, electricity, computers, the Internet,
Utopian societies and groups of people, and anything that is Way Out There,
like Star Trek!!

This past weekend, there was the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where the
latest and greatest gadgets are brought out. 

Consumer Electronics Show



Many new technologies are being developed.  Since Aquarius has to do
with Wind, it is ironic that I just recently heard about Off Shore Wind
Technology.

Wind Power

And, -- sticking with what is way out there, Aquarius also Rules Astrology! 



In the Body, Aquarius is connected with the Ankles and
the Nervous System, which is our own Electrical System.  




Aquarius is the sign related to groups of people --
and one group effort that I have been participating
in is called "Winter Feast for The Soul" - a movement to
meditate for 40 days with others around the globe.

Winter Feast For the Soul 

Thank you to Unity Church for Positive Living for letting me know about this.

This is also the time to celebrate the Chinese New Year! 
This is the year of the Water Dragon.

Chinese New Year

My CD, Travelin' Light, has many wonderful uplifting songs to
get you through the Dark, Cold Nights.

Travelin' Light

As always, here is the link to my weekly Radio show

so you can carry this with you on an I-Pod!

Radio Show

And, if you want to see where this New Moon
in Aquarius is currently transiting through your natal chart,
please contact me below for a full reading or a short 15 minute catch up with Q & A.

More will Be Revealed!

Blessings,

Love,

Christina
615-739-7236
www.christinamalone.com

Astrology Readings

Happy Full Moon In Cancer! Oh, Mama Mia!

Happy New Year!  Have you gotten your copy of the Daily Planetary Guide for 2012 yet?

This is a great way to keep up with the cycles of the Moon, and prepare for
Mercury Retrogrades.  Just click on the Amazon link to the left of this blog.

This week, we are expanding towards a FULL MOON,
which is when the Moon will be in Cancer,
and will be exactly opposite the Sun in Capricorn. 

This will take place on Monday, January 9th,
at 2:30 AM EST.





Cancer is a Feminine, YIN, Cardinal, Water Sign,
and is related to HOME and MOTHER,
and our EMOTIONAL NATURE.

It's statement is "I Feel". 
In the body, Cancer relates to the Stomach and The Breasts.

 

                Photo from Our Beautiful World and Universe

And, since Cancer is related to the Home, most people will be
wanting to hunker down in their warm homes and stay put
because it has been really cold in the northern hemisphere!

I have been watching lots of good DVDs, and I highly
recommend seeing "The Help" and
PBS Masterpiece Theatre "Downton Abbey"  --
my favorites over the holidays. 

Both have very "Cancerian" themes of Home, Loyalty, Nurturing, and Family.

Downton Abbey

This is a good time to be around clear water - so, take a hot bath!

This is also a good time to feel the Divine Mother
loving us again as depicted below.

During this time, especially, we need to send our Mother Earth lots of love!

My song for this week is from
my album, "Travelin' Light" and is
called "She Wants to Be Seen."   (Track #7)

She Wants To Be Seen




                            Earth Mother

As always, here is the link to my weekly Radio show
so you can carry learn more about Astrology and carry this with you on an I-Pod!

Radio Show

And, if you want to see where this Full Moon falls in your natal chart,
please contact me below for a full reading or a short 15 minute catch up with Q & A.

More will Be Revealed!

Love,

Christina
www.christinamalone.com
615-739-7236

Astrology Readings