Do You Like To Dance? 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back!
Posted by It's In The Stars at 2/10/2008 5:49 PM and is filed under uncategorized 
So, on an on we go - dancing to the music of the spheres - the heavenly bodies we call the planets and the stars.
Sometimes this dance feels a little like the Caucus Race in Alice in Wonderland!
...hmmm -- I wonder if that's where we got the idea of Presidential Caucuses from?
Or maybe this Universal Dance feels like the Lobster Quadrille from the same book by Lewis Carroll -
"Will You, Won't You, Will You, Won't You, Will You Join the Dance?
Will You, Won't You, Will You, Won't You, Won't You Join the Dance?"
So -- is your world spinning around - feeling slightly off balance? Does it feel like it may be going A little BACKWARDS?
Welcome to the very first Mercury Retrograde of the Year 2008! This is what the glyph looks like -
Wouldn't you say he looks like a guy with horns on his head? --
(Who maybe needs to take an aspirin for all the huges headaches he creates?) HA!
Well, I believe Mercury Retrograde is God's way of slowing us down. We are always in such a hurry,
pushing forward and moving to get ahead -- we need time to Re-view life, Re-flect on the Beauty around us, Re-connect with old friends, Re-charge our batteries, Re-Treat into Nature, Re-invent our selves, etc.
And -- instead of reaching for the MEDICATION, why not try a little MEDITATION instead?
OMMMMMMMMMMMMM............
Mercury is sometimes called the Trickster, because it is associated with the Mind, which constantly changes,
like the Element of Mercury (Quicksilver).
I like to think of Mercury as a Court Jester.
Sometimes we get so depressed, and it is because of our perceptions, or our expectations of the way we"Think" the world should be!
Our imagination can lead us into the pits of Despair, or it can also give us the ability to laugh at ourselves.
Yes, this Mercury Mind is really amazing - we can create entire worlds of Sorrow or Delight!
Just Remember - "A grateful heart cannot be broken!"
Keeping an attitude of gratitude no matter what will help alot. Your life will feel more abundant.
Keep repeating this affirmation - "There is no lack anywhere - the Universe is Filled with Abundance!"
Since the last posting on the Full Moon - 2 weeks have passed!
I actually took my own advice (for once!) - I slowed down and rested, and re-treated to the Mountains.
So much has happened Astrologically -- I can only sum it up with the above phrase --
"Two Steps Forward (Mars went Direct and New Moon took place) and One Step Back (Mercury went Retrograde!)"
Mercury went Retrograde on Monday, January 28th, (ends on Monday, February 18th)
This was followed by Mars going Direct on Wednesday, January 30th.
Then there was the increased energy of the New Moon in Aquarius, (when the Sun and Moon come together in the same sign) which actually became a solar eclipse, and took place on Wednesday, February 6th. So, there were two bursts of energy going forward and one going backward. Interesting twist, eh?
And Then! We had the Chinese New Year on Thursday, February 7th! Happy Year of the Brown Earth Rat!
Rats are very intelligent, determined and resourceful - think of Templeton in the book, "Charlotte's Web!"
Mars is a planet that is somewhat related to rats - Mars is the planet related to our physical drive, ambition and desire, and it has been Retrograde since November - (did you feel sluggish during the Holidays? Frustrated? Couldn't Move? Did you have a hard time expressing yourself?)
Well, now your energy should increase, but unfortunately, the Mercury mind is still spinning around backwards, obsessed with what to do! Patience - patience - patience!
And, since Aquarius has to do with New Ideas, Brilliance, Inspiration, Electricity,
it feels like we're being plugged into a cosmic wall socket - like getting Huge downloads of information from above!
Aquarius is the one who pours knowledge into the ethers.
On February 6th, the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Neptune, Chiron, and North Node were ALL in Aquarius - YIKES!
And, with Mercury Retrograde in the Sign of Aquarius, you may feel like you have been plugged into a Cosmic Computer Game!
Speaking of which, are you having Computer Problems? Last week, the entire building where I work
went through an electrical blackout. Our Server was down for about an hour.
I just lit a candle, smiled to myself, and said one of my favorite sayings during this time,
-- "Typical Mercury Retrograde!"
It really likes to shake things up - especially with Electronic Gadgets!
Unfortunately, with so many planets in AIR signs - (MARS in Gemini, and the others I mentioned in Aquarius) - this was also a terrible week of Tornados, especially all around the Central states, such as Tennessee, which is where I live.
Our Prayers and hugs go out to all those who suffered from the storms.
Aquarius is the sign which the Sun goes through from the end of January through late February) so this is the COLDEST time of the year in the northern hemisphere...
And All these planets in Aquarius may make us more emotionally detached -- maybe even feel frozen emotionally, but this may be a good thing - for, when we are not drowning in emotions, it's a good time to crystalize our thoughts!
During this time, I strongly recommend that you take hot baths, followed by curling up with a good book, and a cup of hot coffee, tea, or hot chocolate!
One last thought:
I have always thought it ironic that, during the coldest time of the year, we celebrate the WARMEST of human emotions - LOVE! It's probably because this is the time we need it the most!
So, here's to you warm hearted love birds! Happy Valentine's Day!
Here is a beautiful red rose for you, AND a picture of another trickster of ancient mythology - CUPID!
Keep smiling, and May your hearts be warm!
Keep the Home Fires Burning!
Eat healthy chocolate!
More will be revealed!
Love,
Christina
Sometimes this dance feels a little like the Caucus Race in Alice in Wonderland!
...hmmm -- I wonder if that's where we got the idea of Presidential Caucuses from?
Or maybe this Universal Dance feels like the Lobster Quadrille from the same book by Lewis Carroll -
"Will You, Won't You, Will You, Won't You, Will You Join the Dance?
Will You, Won't You, Will You, Won't You, Won't You Join the Dance?"
So -- is your world spinning around - feeling slightly off balance? Does it feel like it may be going A little BACKWARDS?
Welcome to the very first Mercury Retrograde of the Year 2008! This is what the glyph looks like -
Wouldn't you say he looks like a guy with horns on his head? --
(Who maybe needs to take an aspirin for all the huges headaches he creates?) HA!
Well, I believe Mercury Retrograde is God's way of slowing us down. We are always in such a hurry,
pushing forward and moving to get ahead -- we need time to Re-view life, Re-flect on the Beauty around us, Re-connect with old friends, Re-charge our batteries, Re-Treat into Nature, Re-invent our selves, etc.
And -- instead of reaching for the MEDICATION, why not try a little MEDITATION instead?
OMMMMMMMMMMMMM............
Mercury is sometimes called the Trickster, because it is associated with the Mind, which constantly changes,
like the Element of Mercury (Quicksilver).
I like to think of Mercury as a Court Jester.
Sometimes we get so depressed, and it is because of our perceptions, or our expectations of the way we"Think" the world should be!
Our imagination can lead us into the pits of Despair, or it can also give us the ability to laugh at ourselves.
Yes, this Mercury Mind is really amazing - we can create entire worlds of Sorrow or Delight!
Just Remember - "A grateful heart cannot be broken!"
Keeping an attitude of gratitude no matter what will help alot. Your life will feel more abundant.
Keep repeating this affirmation - "There is no lack anywhere - the Universe is Filled with Abundance!"
Since the last posting on the Full Moon - 2 weeks have passed!
I actually took my own advice (for once!) - I slowed down and rested, and re-treated to the Mountains.
So much has happened Astrologically -- I can only sum it up with the above phrase --
"Two Steps Forward (Mars went Direct and New Moon took place) and One Step Back (Mercury went Retrograde!)"
Mercury went Retrograde on Monday, January 28th, (ends on Monday, February 18th)
This was followed by Mars going Direct on Wednesday, January 30th.
Then there was the increased energy of the New Moon in Aquarius, (when the Sun and Moon come together in the same sign) which actually became a solar eclipse, and took place on Wednesday, February 6th. So, there were two bursts of energy going forward and one going backward. Interesting twist, eh?
And Then! We had the Chinese New Year on Thursday, February 7th! Happy Year of the Brown Earth Rat!
Rats are very intelligent, determined and resourceful - think of Templeton in the book, "Charlotte's Web!"
Mars is a planet that is somewhat related to rats - Mars is the planet related to our physical drive, ambition and desire, and it has been Retrograde since November - (did you feel sluggish during the Holidays? Frustrated? Couldn't Move? Did you have a hard time expressing yourself?)
Well, now your energy should increase, but unfortunately, the Mercury mind is still spinning around backwards, obsessed with what to do! Patience - patience - patience!
And, since Aquarius has to do with New Ideas, Brilliance, Inspiration, Electricity,
it feels like we're being plugged into a cosmic wall socket - like getting Huge downloads of information from above!
Aquarius is the one who pours knowledge into the ethers.
On February 6th, the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Neptune, Chiron, and North Node were ALL in Aquarius - YIKES!
And, with Mercury Retrograde in the Sign of Aquarius, you may feel like you have been plugged into a Cosmic Computer Game!
Speaking of which, are you having Computer Problems? Last week, the entire building where I work
went through an electrical blackout. Our Server was down for about an hour.
I just lit a candle, smiled to myself, and said one of my favorite sayings during this time,
-- "Typical Mercury Retrograde!"
It really likes to shake things up - especially with Electronic Gadgets!
Unfortunately, with so many planets in AIR signs - (MARS in Gemini, and the others I mentioned in Aquarius) - this was also a terrible week of Tornados, especially all around the Central states, such as Tennessee, which is where I live.
Our Prayers and hugs go out to all those who suffered from the storms.
Aquarius is the sign which the Sun goes through from the end of January through late February) so this is the COLDEST time of the year in the northern hemisphere...
And All these planets in Aquarius may make us more emotionally detached -- maybe even feel frozen emotionally, but this may be a good thing - for, when we are not drowning in emotions, it's a good time to crystalize our thoughts!
During this time, I strongly recommend that you take hot baths, followed by curling up with a good book, and a cup of hot coffee, tea, or hot chocolate!
One last thought:
I have always thought it ironic that, during the coldest time of the year, we celebrate the WARMEST of human emotions - LOVE! It's probably because this is the time we need it the most!
So, here's to you warm hearted love birds! Happy Valentine's Day!
Here is a beautiful red rose for you, AND a picture of another trickster of ancient mythology - CUPID!
Keep smiling, and May your hearts be warm!
Keep the Home Fires Burning!
Eat healthy chocolate!
More will be revealed!
Love,
Christina
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