It's In The Stars

Mercury Retrograde Is Over - Finally! and The Full Moon In Aries - The Great "I AM"

It's In The Stars — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:41:47 GMT

Well, I don't know about you, but during the past three weeks, THIS Mercury Retrograde was definitely intense and may go down in history as the most powerful -

Just look at the crash of the Financial Markets - which began crashing the very WEEK that Mercury began it's retrograde!

And some people still think the planets don't have any influence on us?

Mercury actually began it's Retrograde (Backward Motion) on September 24th. And I have been so busy spinning around myself, that I have to use old info from other blogs to get this out.   This is actually the year anniversary of when I started this blog! October 1, 2007.

So, to review - Mercury is related to the Mind - In ancient times, it was called "The Messenger of the Gods."

Mercury is also know as the "Trickster", because the mind likes to play tricks on us.

So, in short, Re-member that Mercury Retrograde is a time that takes place 3x a year, usually for 3 weeks.

I believe it is God's way of saying "Re-view, Re-flect, Re-connect, Re-charge your batteries, Re-Invent Yourself."

Alot of times you will run into or hear from people you have not spoken to for awhile. I actually reconnected with many old friends, and one even from Junior High! Whew!

These Retrogrades are NOT good times for buying a car, or new cell phone, or anything electronic. A friend of mine just told me a horror story of buying a used car during Mercury Retrograde. Lots of Money put out for a complete lemon! She never even got to drive it!

It is not a good time for starting a new business, getting married, or signing a contract!

Also, this past Tuesday, October 14th, we had gorgeous FULL MOON IN ARIES.

Aries statement is "I AM".   Some people think this refers to the EGO (little "i") -

But it actually relates to the Great "I AM" - the Self within all.

Look at this little Ram Jumping for Joy!

SO, are you realizing the beautiful, wonderful, unique soul that you ARE?

During these next two weeks, contemplate this -- and let go of whatever people, places, things, jobs, ideas and beliefs that do not support your unique expression of the Self!

More will always be revealed - especially at election time!

Love and Blessings,

Christina
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Full Moon In Pisces - Flooded With An Ocean of Emotions

It's In The Stars — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:50:28 GMT

This Monday, September 15th, 2008, at approxmately 3:30 am, the Sun, which is currently in the sign of Virgo,
will be directly opposite the Moon in Pisces, creating a Full Moon.

This particular Full Moon is called the Harvest Moon, and is used by many Indigenous Cultures for Youthing Ceremonies.   My Shaman Teacher, Starr Fuentes, from Hot Springs, Arkansas, is very involved with these ceremonies. You can learn more about them, and her workshops that will be taking place here in Nashville
at the end of September, on her website, www.starrfuentes.com

Right now, the Sun is in Virgo - the sign of the Virgin. Virgos are born late August - through mid-September, and are Earth signs related to Autumn - Apple Picking and Harvest time. It is the only sign in the Zodiac represented by a Woman.

Virgo really likes order and cleanliness, and is very attentive to details of life. She can be meticulous and neat, but can also be overly critical.

Virgo is the sign related to all kinds of Service - which sometimes manifests in professions of Nursing, and Office Work. She really prefers behind the scenes work, rather than being on stage, like Leo!

So the Full Moon in Pisces - Opposite to Virgo - is sometimes called the "Serve Or Suffer" Axis.

It is ironic that Virgo likes order, and yet this Full Moon is bringing so much chaos and suffering with the recent Hurricanes.

As you know, Full Moons happen every month, and the Full Moon in Pisces happens every year at this time, but this Full Moon in Pisces is especially significant, because it is so close to the planet Uranus in Astrological terms.

Pisces is related to the Oceans, and Uranus is the planet related to Chaos.

Get the Picture?

(Hurrican Ike slamming into the Gulf Coast. Photo from API)

When Uranus went into the sign of Pisces a few years ago, it began stirring up the the Ocean (related to Pisces) and caused huge disasters, such as the Tsunamis in India, as well as hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and now Gustav and Ike.

Photo taken from Space by NASA

Photo taken by NOAA

Yes, I know we have had Hurricanes every year, but the increase of Huge Disasters from Oceanic events seems greater since Uranus went into the sign of Pisces.

This Full Moon in the Water sign of Pisces is also causing a Flood of Emotions. (Moon is related to our emotions.)

Pisces is also the sign related to charities and compassion, and our hearts seems to flood open when we see such great suffering around the world.

And you may think storms only happen on earth --- but look at how storms are happening all over the universe -- even in the galaxies!   The photo below is of two galaxies colliding.

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

This is the symbol for Pisces. It looks like two mirrors held together by string. Feels like we are being split in two, perhaps?

With the Full Moon in Pisces, there is a temptation to get lost in addiction, drugs, alcohol and illusion.

But Pisces is also related to Spirituality, Monasteries, Ashrams, and Twelve Step Programs, where people seek the help of a Higher Power, a Power Greater than themselves.

So, the lesson of this Full Moon, is once again - "Go Inside" -
Prayer and Meditation are very important when the outside world seems to be falling apart.

This is a time of great inner transformation.

More Will Be Revealed!

Love,

Christina

If you are interested in a personal reading, please call me
at 615-739-7236 or visit my website.

www.christinamalone.com

New Moon In Leo - The Big Cats Rule!

It's In The Stars — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:28:07 GMT

Yikes! I just saw that I have not done a blog since Mercury Retrograde in June!

You guys are probably saying, "Hey, what gives?"

I'm so sorry!

Well, I have been selling my house and building a new business, but I still want to apologize to my readers for taking sooooooooo long.

AND - My house (and my labyrinth) at 311 Tamworth Drive in Nashville, TN  finally sold just before
this New Moon in Leo! See how happy I am?

*****Hey, let's hear a good ol' Southern Yeehaa and Yahoo!*****

As I have said in the past, whenever we are going from an old moon to a new moon,
-- which happens once a month -- this  is a good time for clearing out and letting go.

The particular issues related to this past Full Moon was the Home versus the Career, and emotions versus disciplines, and Mother versus Father.

The Sun was in Cancer (ruling the Home)

and it was opposing the Moon in Capricorn

(ruling Career and Business).

So, Goodbye Home Sweet Home!  Hello My New Life and Career!

I look forward to my new adventures in Burns, TN -- AND, travelling around the country!

My new address will be:

P O Box 311
Burns, TN 37029.......short and sweet!

So, this is a great time of new beginnings!

When the Sun and Moon are together it is called a New Moon, and this is a good time for starting new projects.

So, since this one happens to be in the sign of LEO -- the sign of the Lion.

Happy Birthday to all you Lions out there (myself included)!

Aren't we GORGEOUS creatures!? And today, as I am writing this - The Sun, The Moon, Venus, Mercury AND the South Node are ALL in the sign of Leo!

Leo is ruled by the Sun, and the Sun loves being the center of attention!

Of course, that is it's destiny, because the Sun is the source of light and life on our planet.

But when the Sun, which rules the Heart, is blocked by the Moon, which rules the emotions,
or when we have a SOLAR ECLIPSE - it feels like the Light of the Sun (Our Life Force) is hidden --

People have seemed very overwhelmed by their emotions today.

Leo also relates to the Heart, so this is a good time to get down to the Heart of the Matter - (to quote an old song...)

AND here is my tribute in Photos (Thanks to Microsoft Clip Art!) TO ALL THE LIONS OUT THERE...

Ask youself, what is really important in your life?

Do you like hangin' out with your ol lady?

Do you like hangin' out with your pride?

Do you like going down to the watering hole with your family?

Are you on the hunt for something better?

Or, are you hanging out just looking good? By the way, Great Hair!

Are you ready to take a cat nap?

Are you happy just hangin out with your friends?

?

And are you experiencing peace in your Heart?

If not, I am sending you a LION-HEARTED HUG!

More Will Be Revealed!

Love,

Christina

615-739-7236

www.christinamalone.com

www.sendoutmorelove.com

Round and Round and Round We Go! Mercury Retrograde!

It's In The Stars — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:23:12 GMT

I have been on the road the past two weeks, so I have been unable to write this blog until now -

THE MOST IMPORTANT ASTROLOGICAL EVENT GOING ON RIGHT NOW - TA DA!:

SORRY - NO - YOU CAN'T AVOID IT - YES, IT'S MERCURY RETROGRADE!

Mercury actually began it's Retrograde (Backward Motion) on May 26th and will end on June 19th.

It was followed by the New Moon in Gemini on June 3rd, (which was also my mother's 87th birthday. Happy Birthday, Mom!)

Gemini is the Sign of the Twins.

So, THIS Mercury Retrograde has been DOUBLY strong, since Mercury is currently transitting in the Sign of Gemini, which Mercury rules!

Gemini is associated with all things related to Siblings, Friendships, Childhood Education, Short Trips, Cars, Radios, Computers, and just general all round communication! Be careful what you say! And back up your hard drive!

Also, you may have noticed - your Mind cannot stop Thinking, Thinking and Thinking!

Mercury is related to the Mind - The Messenger of the Gods.

Plus, Neptune is also retrograde in Aquarius -

AND, since Gemini is an AIR sign, and Aquarius is an AIR sign,

Have you noticed that there is a lot of AIR being swirled around?

Just look at all the Monsoons, Typhoons, and Tornadoes!

Tornado in Orchard, Iowa

The Globe Gazette and Mitchell County Press News reported that Lori Mehmen of Orchard, Iowa,
took this photo from outside her front door.

Mehmen said the funnel cloud came near the ground and then went back up into the clouds. Besides tree and crop damage, no human injuries were reported. (AP Photo/Lori Mehmen)

***Holy Wizard of Oz!***   -- Mercury must be VERY STRONG in Lori Mehmen's Natal Chart!

MEANWHILE, while some parts of the country are being flooded (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
or getting lots of rain (Florida) -

Here in Burns (near Nashville, TN), where I am staying in a cabin, the well ran dry!
(Oh, ... Well....! - Sorry, I had to say that.)

Luckily, there are showers nearby at Montgomery Bell State Park!

ALSO, Jupiter, the Cosmic Santa Claus, is retrograde.

So, with Mercury, Neptune, Pluto, and Jupiter all appearing to be going backwards right now, are you feeling a little "Stuck" or that Life has taken a U-turn, especially financially?

Don't Worry - This, Too, Shall Pass.

This is a good time to clear away and release what is not useful in your life.

I myself have had to let go of Comcast Cable, Audible Books, Netflix, the Mayan Healthy Chocolate Business, and other subscriptions to services that no longer served me. I have simplified my life greatly.

You can always review what Mercury Retrogrades are about by reading my previous blogs on them.

Mercury is also know as the "Trickster", because the mind likes to play tricks on us.

So, in short, Re-member that Mercury Retrograde is a time that takes place 3x a year, usually for 3 weeks.

I believe it is God's way of saying "Re-view, Re-flect, Re-connect, Re-charge your batteries, Re-Invent Yourself."   It is NOT a good time for buying a car, or new cell phone, or anything electronic.

It is not a good time for starting a new business, getting married, or signing a contract!

Ooops! Lots of people usually get married in June! Well - This is a good reason for consulting an Astrologer first!

Although Mercury Retrograde ends on June 19th, the effects of it's "Storm" will last until June 28th.

The Full Moon in Sagittarius will be on Wednesday June 18th.

This is when the Sun In Gemini ("I think") opposes the Moon in Sagittarius ("I seek") - so many people will be looking at the meaning of their lives, and whether it adds up to their vision of themselves.

Oh - and not to forget - Happy Father's Day, on Sunday, June 15th!

Keep the faith, baby!

More will be revealed!

Blessings!

Love,

Christina

615-739-7236

For More Info, or to get a personal Astrological Reading, please visit my website!

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The Sun In Taurus - To Have and Have Not

It's In The Stars — Tue, 20 May 2008 12:18:28 GMT

Beloved Readers:

I apologize for not having written a blog since the last Full Moon, which was almost 3 weeks ago!

I always try to write a blog for the New Moon and the Full Moon at least, but I missed writing about the New Moon in Taurus - which was on Monday, May 5th - Cinco de Mayo!

The Next Full Moon will be this coming Monday, May 19th, 2008. It is very interesting that it will be another Full Moon in Scorpio - Opposing the last degrees of the Sun in Taurus. This is a Very Rare occurrence.

It is as if God were saying, "Did you get that lesson about I Have (Taurus) and I Desire (Scorpio) - or, in other words, are you Desiring what you Have?" If not, what are you doing about it?

The Full Moon will be at 29 degrees of Scorpio - so it will be in a Void -
which means there may be great Financial Stress in the world that day.

However, since it is taking place at 9:12 pm CST on Monday, May 19th, 2008, we may not notice the problems
until Tuesday...

If you wish to know more about the Full Moon in Scorpio, please read my previous blog!

In the mean time, here we are, in the time of year related to the Sun in the Sign of Taurus -
the Personal Money Sign!

The Law of Prosperity says that if you are truly peaceful, resting in your own bliss, and experiencing your own divinity, then prosperity flows gently, easily and quickly to you, just as easily as the money falling from the sky!


See how peaceful this little bull is?

And look at all the money falling from the Sky! I never get tired of this picture!

Taurus is the sign related to one's personal Cash - but it also relates to one's personal values -

So, what do you value in your life? - Cash is only a symbol of abundance - it is not true abundance.

Abundance is state of awareness that All Is Well In This Very Moment.

There are many people who have lots of cash and do not experience that peace and serenity -
that is because true prosperity is inside of us.

Since Taurus's Statement is "I Possess, or I Have," I would like to point out
two very prominent Historical figures who exemplify the extremes of
Taurus - Non-Possession and Non-Attachment and Extreme Possession and Attachment!

The Buddha was a Taurus, born on May 16th.   Happy Birthday, Buddha!
One of his primary teachings was that "Attachment is the Root of All Suffering."

He was a wealthy prince who gave up all of his worldly possessions to attain enlightenment.
So - He realized that it is not THINGS, but ATTACHMENT to THINGS that causes suffering.

The Buddha discovered through meditation on God, and quieting one's mind, one becomes free of Attachment, and when you experience the fullness of God in every moment, you no longer "need" anything.

Then, Jesus came and said, "Seek ye FIRST the Kingdom of Heaven, (Inner Peace and Stillness) and all else will be added unto you." Matthew 6:24-33.

So, what are you focusing on - the outer world? (Chaos and Drama) or the inner world? (The Kingdom of Heaven)

Now, on the opposite end of the Spectrum:

There was another Historical Figure who embodied the EXTREME Possessive Side of Taurus -

Did you know that Adolf Hitler was a Taurus? - He was born on April 20th, right on the cusp of Aries and Taurus!

Hitler constantly screamed about his attachment to possessions! Very few images of him show him as being anywhere close to peaceful. All he wanted was Land, Land and More Land! And he wanted absolute power and dominion over people. And, as everyone who studies history knows, he caused alot of suffering and ended up with nothing!

(Note: I am not posting his picture because it vibrates such negative energy!)

Finally, I would like to add another Taurus birthday being celebrated this week:

My favorite Taurus - another great spiritual teacher, Baba Muktananda,
who was also born on May 16th, Buddha's Birthday!
(He left his body on October 2, 1982 - Mahatma Ghandi's Birthday.)

Happy Birthday, Baba!

Photo Copyright SYDA

Baba was a Siddha Master, who brought a Meditation Revolution to the West in the 1970's, and he taught the Great Mantra Om Namah Shivaya. For more info on Om Namah Shivaya, refer to my blog from March 7, 2008 - called "The New Moon in Pisces - The Great Ahhhh."

Baba's primary teachings were:
"Honor Your Self; Love Your Self; Worship Your Self; Your God Dwells Within You as You."
And "See God In Each Other." For more information on Baba, go to www.syda.org.

Jesus also said, "For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him." Matthew 13:12 - New Standard Bible.

I believe he was referring to one of the Fundamental Laws of Prosperity and Attraction, which is:
"Whatever thoughts you think, that is what you create in your world. Change your thoughts and you change your world."

All the prosperity consciousness that I have learned has come from these inspiring teachers:
The movie, "The Secret"; the Abraham-Hicks Book "Ask and It is Given"; Charles Fillmore, (The Founder of Unity) Catherine Ponder and Edwene Gaines (both Unity Ministers and Prosperity Masters), Starr Fuentes, Deepak Chopra, and many other Teachers' of Prosperity Consciousness.

When you experience abundance consciousness on a deep, emotional level, and constantly remind yourself "I am an abundant child of God - the Universe is filled with wealth and prosperity. There is enough to go around. I am enough, I have enough, and I experience love and joy and prosperity in every moment - everything I need is given to me."

These types of affirmations set into motion the Law of Attraction, and this is how more IS added unto you - simply by your joy and enthusiasm! Wealth comes to you in the form of new people, beautiful environments, and being happy in your own skin.

On the OPPOSITE side of the spectrum, when you constantly complain of lack, and only focus on how terrible the world is, and how some have and some have not, this creates a separating principle that blocks you from God, from the Source.

When you are living in such a state of mind, then, even if you lived in a wealthy palace, you could not truly experience your riches. We see this is the lives of the Rich and Famous all the time! Paris Hilton and Brittany Spears are good examples.

Just standing on top of a pile of cash seems pretty empty, if you don't experience peace within.

Abundance is a state of consciousness, based on an attitude of gratitude.

We have all heard the expression, "There is a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow."

Well, when you look at this photograph of a rainbow this glorious, which has been going around the Internet, you can say "WOW - The Rainbow Itself IS the Pot of Gold!"

One final thought: There is a deadly disease called Tuberculosis, which attacks the Lungs. Even today, 1/3 of the world's population is infected.

Tuberculosis used to be called "Consumption" - because it seemed to consume people from within." It is the disease which has also killed many a female soprano in several Famous Operas, including "La Boheme" and "La Traviata". So, I encourage everyone to BREATHE these days!

Consume comes from the Latin roots "com" - which means "with" - and "summa" - which means "the highest."
Consumed and consumable goods means that which can be destroyed, dissipated, wasted and spent.

So, it is ironic that we talk about eating as consuming also.

Taurus also rules the Throat - so, what are you consuming, mr. and ms. consumer?

Are you being consumed by your negative thoughts? What types of expressions are you speaking out to the Universe. Why not change them?

AND, Guess what the latin word for Tuberculosis is? "MY-CO-BACTERIA!"

Amazing - Especially when you know that we are co-creators in our lives, isn't it interesting that we can even Co-create Disease?

On a current note:

I have been enjoying my new office, which I call "The Zodiac Cafe" in the Cosmic Connections Bookstore. I am finally doing the work I feel called to do for years.

Now I eat, sleep, and breathe Astrology. I feel so connected to this ancient art and science in ways I have never experienced before. It's amazing - Simply by putting up a "Shingle" of my own, saying "ASTROLOGER" - it is as if the Universe has rushed in to support me! I love teaching classes and giving readings.

I am located across the street from Belmont University right off Belmont Blvd. It is a great location.

I am also participating in the Galactic Expo at Nashville's Tennesee Fairgrounds off Murfreesboro Road this weekend.

I will be teaching a class on Sunday at 11 am on Planetary Hours - God's Time and How to use it more wisely!

If you are in town, I hope to see you soon!

Until Next Time, Blessings!

More will be Revealed!

Love,

Christina

ChristinaMalone.com

MayanHealthyChocolate.com

Full Moon In Scorpio - What Do You Desire?

It's In The Stars — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:05:22 GMT

And So, we come full circle - Last October 26th, 2007 I wrote a blog about the Full Moon in Taurus.

That was when the Sun was in Scorpio and the Moon was in Taurus -

It is this opposition which creates a Full Moon. So perhaps this information will sound very familiar.
The axis is the same.

Now, it is 6 months later, and the Sun is in Taurus and the Moon is in Scorpio -
creating the flip side of that Full Moon in October!

This is a picture of the Peaceful, Quiet Taurus the Bull Chewing on it's cud contentedly in the fields.

And THIS is the picture of Taurus after someone has waved a red flag in front of them,
or after someone has taken something of value away from them!

The Sun recently went into Taurus on Saturday, April 19th, and it is the Sign relating to Personal Values, and Possessions. Taurus rules the 2nd House, the House of Personal Finance.

Taurus is ruled by Venus, the Goddess of Love and Money. Venus is represented by Spirit resting on the Cross of Matter. So, Venus is the part of us that seeks comfort and security. She represents our personal values and the natural attracting principle in us.

If you write a Gratitude List, it opens your heart, and you become irristable.

Also, if you do what you Love, the Money will Follow. Trust Me.

Money is Energy. It flows easily and gently when you simply are in Gratitude.

I just came back from a wonderful retreat with Edwene Gaines, prosperity master,
in Valley Head, Alabama - some of the affirmations we learned is:

"I am a millionaire because I give a million dollars worth of service to the world."

"I serve God. Money serves me."

Edwene says that every piece of money printed in the United States,
including the coins, all contain a prayer, "In God We Trust."

Could this be why our country is so wealthy?

Taurus has the statement - "I Have." So, are you grateful for everything that you have?
When Taurus is not happy with what they have, then they are like the Bull in the China Shop.

Scorpio is the Opposing sign dealing with Other People's Money, Banks,
Financial Institutions, Wall Street, and the IRS!

Scorpio has the statement - "I Desire." So, What Do You Desire?

This is the axis between looking at what you have, and cultivating an attitude of Gratitude, and then looking at what you desire and going after that. Let go of what no longer serves your desires over the next two weeks.

I manifested a desire that I have had for many years this past week.

On Sunday, April 13th, 2008, at 2 pm, during a SUN HOUR on a SUN DAY, with the Moon in Leo (my sign) - I opened an office - "The Zodiac Cafe - A Place to Feed Your Soul." Twelve people showed up! Twelve for the Twelve signs of the Zodiac! I plan to teach classes and give readings.

And this was even though the weather was cold and rainy and I gave only one day's notice to announce the Opening. There were even police barriers on my street due to the Country Music Awards! Talk about overcoming obstacles!

This blog is talking alot about Money because of Taurus and Scorpio., the two money signs.

Money is currency - it flows like currents from one heart to another.

In Feng Shui, water is money. Containing the water is very important in your house. Put Toilet Seats Down and Close the drains when you are not using them.

Miracles come in my life in many strange and unexpected ways - Last year, there was a woman named Mary Grace who came to Unity Church for Positive Living.

She had learned the method of blessing the water from Dr. Emoto, who wrote the "Hidden Messages in Water" - He was the man who worked with Water Crystals and showed how thoughts affected them. His work was shown in the movie "What the Bleep Do We Know?"

Well, Mary Grace had our church group hold bottled water with blessings in the form of stickers on the bottles during the workshop.

Then we poured all the water bottels into a large glass carafe, so that it could be poured into a
Lake to bless the Water System of Nashville.

I am the one pouring the blessed water in the photo below. What is amazing is that the water formed a CM
(for Christina Malone?) very clearly in the middle as I poured!

So, is water intelligent? Yes, I think so - and so is the Universe!

Photo by Jenn Duncan.

God is working in your life whether you see it as dramatically as above or not!

Many Blessings on your Manifesting Your Desires!

More will be revealed!

Love,

Christina

ChristinaMalone.com

MayanHealthyChocolate.com

New Beginnings - New Moon in Aries!

It's In The Stars — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:57:56 GMT

New Moons are great for starting things. 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 Libra to the New Moon in Aries. I am not going to go into a long explanation of Aries, since I did that in the last Entry. In Short, Aries Statement is "I AM!"

Here is a new graphic of it -- this is a little more sedate little ram...

A New Moon takes place this weekend - and it takes place whenever the Sun and Moon are together in the same sign.

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

I am hearing Jerry Lee Lewis singing "Goodness, Gracious, Great Balls of Fire!"

Speaking of Great Balls of Fire, during the week before Easter, I read an article about a Star that exploded half way across the Universe. It did not say half way across our Milky Way Galaxy, but millions of light years beyond that!

Just think of how long ago the actual explosion took place, for the light of that event to be reaching us NOW --It is staggering! This Star's energy burst forth and took place when our universe was half it's current age...

The sight of it only lasted a short while, so it did not get alot of News Coverage. I thought I should give it at least what it is due - a little more than 15 minutes of fame!

TA DA! (Photo Not actual size, obviously!) This photo was taken with a Telescope.

Here are quotes from the Associated Press:

"The explosion of a star halfway across the universe was so huge it set a record for the most distant object that could be seen on Earth by the naked eye.

The aging star, in a previously unknown galaxy, exploded in a gamma ray burst 7.5 billion light years away, it's light finally reaching Earth on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.

One Light Year is 5.9 Trillion Miles."

Whenever I read things like this, I feel very small sometimes in the face of how huge our universe is and how vast and unchartered it is. That is why I like to look at the Stars so much - I feel very close to God.

Many Blessings on your new beginnings!

More will be revealed!

Love,

Christina

ChristinaMalone.com

MayanHealthyChocolate.com

Happy Easter! Happy Spring! Happy Sun In Aries - The Birth of the Great "I AM"!

It's In The Stars — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:49:03 GMT

Every year, the Sun travels around the entire Zodiac, bringing us the Change of Seasons.

When the Sun returns to the beginning of the Natural Zodiac, it enters Sign of Aries!

When the Sun enters Aries, it begins the cycle of life all over again, which we call the Vernal Equinox,
or the Birth of Spring.

I think the First Day of Spring should truly be our REAL NEW YEAR. It FEELS like New Life is bursting forth everywhere!

Even the Symbol for Aries looks like a Fire Cracker!

Now - If you look at a Natural Zodiac as a Huge Cosmic Clock, Aries represents the Sunrise -

that first spark of life.

Aries statement is "I AM".   Some people think this refers to the EGO (little "i") -

But it actually relates to the Great "I AM"!

Look at this little Ram Jumping for Joy!

Now, isn't it wonderful that the early Christians chose this time of the year to celebrate Easter?

It looks like Jesus is coming out of the Tomb, saying "Here I AM!"

The Re-Birthing of Life in Spring is a perfect time for the Story of the Resurrection.

And since Aries statement is "I AM" -

it is also the perfect time to celebrate the One who gave us the

greatest expression of the "I AM" consciousness -- Jesus Christ.

We have always heard these words that Jesus said, "I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life."

Jesus was GOD - so, why would he need to refer to his small human identity, as the "i am"?

Many people are coming to realize a different meaning to his words through Meditation --

Perhaps Jesus actually came to teach us that we are all the Universal, Limitless, Eternal "I AM" Principal -

It is sometimes called "Christ Consciousness" -

that place of existence where we are all ONE with God, with our Source.

This same Universal, Limitless, Eternal "I AM" exists within all beings, at all times,

is always alive and never dies! YAHOO!

Can't you just imagine yourself bursting out of your own Tomb of Fear and Death into a Ball of Light?

YEEHAA!

Jesus came to Model the Truth of who we are - by demonstrating His own Mastery over Matter, over the Elements, over Dis-Ease, and finally over Death itself!

Jesus showed us that we are not born to be limited by this Ego, this Body, this Mind, or anything else that the Earth Plane limits us by.

We are here to experience Eternal Life, the "I AM." Thank You, God!

Of course, the Easter Bunny with all his colorful Easter Eggs fits nicely into the Re-birthing Story, too!

So, now we see the cycle of life continue,

with the new budding flowers and birds signifying Spring, the end of the dead Winter.

By following the rhythms and cycles of Nature, we can truly feel Blessed by ALL these experiences --

Death and Re-birth, Loss and Gain, Breaking Down and Re-building --

the Ebb and Flow of the tides, the Rise and Fall of the Moon.

This Spring Equinox, March 20, 2008, when the Sun goes into the Sign of Aries,

will be followed the next day -- Good Friday! --

by the Full Moon, which is always in the Opposite Sign, so this time it will be a Full Moon in Libra.

This Full Moon will be a time to consider the Axis between the "I Am" consciousness - who I truly AM -
and who "We Are"- the collective consciousness.

And for those of you who missed the last Full Moon, which was also a Lunar Eclipse, last month -
check out this time lapse photo!

Isn't that Gorgeous?!!

I have been listening to the Oprah / Eckhart Tolle Webcasts on "A New Earth" --

They seem to be blasting through all our collective concepts, egos, and ideas of who we think we are.

This is a significant time for letting go of the old Ego-centered "i am" (the little i)

and spend more time breathing in and out in the peace and serenity of the BIG "I AM" -

that place in us that never dies...

You can check out the previous Webcasts on their free podcasts on www.oprah.com - they are fantastic!

Even if you are not able to participate live, you may be able to pick up on the "downloads" in meditation!

These webcasts are definitely affecting the planetary consciousness.

So, Enjoy the Spring! -

And Please Let me Know if you know anyone looking to buy a house and Labyrinth!

PHONE: 615-739-7236

More will be Revealed!

Love,

Christina

ChristinaMalone.com

MayanHealthyChocolate.com

New Moon in Pisces - The Great "AAAAAAhhhhh"

It's In The Stars — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:38:09 GMT

On Friday, March 7th, the Sun and Moon came together, after 2 weeks apart, to create a New Moon in the beautiful water sign of Pisces.

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

This is the symbol for Pisces. It looks like two mirrors held together by string. Like we are being split in two perhaps?

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!"

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

I have been attending Weekend Retreats with Edwene Gaines, a wonderful teacher and Prosperity Master, who lives in Valley Head, Alabama -- about 3 hours south of Nashville, TN - right near the Georgia border.

Her Rock Ridge Retreat site is truly Heaven on Earth. This land has been used for sacred ceremonies from the times of the Native Americans to the present.

It is a large farm with woods, fields and a beautiful labyrinth!

Here is the Wooded Path leading down to the Labyrinth near the Retreat Lodge

Here is the 7 Circuit Classic Labyrinth (View from the Center of the Labyrinth)

Here is the Lower Pasture of Rock Ridge Retreat (below the Labyrinth)

This is also near Little River Canyon, the highest elevated River in the United States.

It is also near Desoto State Park, which has a lodge where you can stay for $60 a night.

Last weekend's retreat was called "Working with Higher Dimensions"

The next one, April 3-6, will be a workshop called "Building the Millionaire Mind"

All these weekend retreats are only $95 for 3 days - and they include a Fire Walk --
This is an incredibly transformative experience, whether you choose to walk on the coals or not!

For More Retreat Info, please call Melanie or Kelly at Rock Ridge Retreat - Phone # 256-635-1377.
or go to - www.prosperityproducts.com

OTHER EVENTS LAST WEEK:

Oprah held the first Webcast with Eckhart Tolle called "A NEW EARTH" -- it was heard by thousands of people all over the world -

I believe this opened a big portal in the ethers and there was a shift in consciousness on many levels.

***If you missed it, you can still listen to the archives for free at www.oprah.com -
and you can also tune in the next few weeks, every Monday at 8 pm CST.

What I heard:

"Keep breathing!  (YES)

BE in nature to calm your mind.  (AHHH...)

Get in touch with the SILENCE -- BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD."

ANOTHER EVENT that took place last week was the
celebration of MAHASHIVARATRI, a sacred time honoring SHIVA in the Hindu Tradition.

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.

And, with the Sun, Moon and Mercury and Venus soon coming into Pisces - the Final and 12th house of the Natural Zodiac - the House of Pisces - this is a great time for meditation!

Pisces Statement is "I BELIEVE." So, What do you Believe in?

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.

Try to get near some bodies of water! Here is another one of my Favorite places :

Center Hill Lake, in Tennessee.

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

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

Pisces also has to do with imagination.  Pisces is the12th House in Astrology - 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 - 12-Step programs, Therapy and 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.

Feel free to walk my labyrinth virtually on my website below - and BE at peace.

More will Be Revealed!

Love,

Christina

ChristinaMalone.com

MayanHealthyChocolate.com

YAHOO! Mercury Went Direct - (Followed By Full Moon Eclipse in Virgo - The "Serve or Suffer Axis!")

It's In The Stars — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:59:57 GMT

Well, are you smiling? Has your mind gotten clearer this week? Notice how things are moving a little smoother, a little faster -- a little sharper focus coming into view?

Well, Yes, ladies and gents, Mercury is back on track, and moving forward!

Of course, you know that Mercury never REALLY goes backwards during his retrograde,

but from Earth's point of view, which means us Human Beings,

he really does appear to be going backwards, then stands still, and goes forward again.

Here is the Happy Messenger of the Gods running on his merry way! Sexy, isn't he?

Now, even though things SEEM to be picking up after Mercury "changed course" on Monday, February 18th,

Just when we were getting comfortable, WHAM!

The Full Moon took place on Wednesday night, February 20th.

Don't you wish the planets would just leave us alone? Maybe give us a little vacation down here?

NAAAAHHH.. It Ain't gonna happen!

AND, since THIS Full Moon also included a very powerful TOTAL ECLIPSE, it was an awesome sight to watch.

(I was blessed to watch it on a very crystal clear sky night in Nashville, TN.)

The Moon was in the sign of Virgo, and Saturn is also in Virgo, so it was a spectacular sight to see the two of them dancing together in the sky.

For those who missed it --

The Moon started to disappear, and when the Eclipse was Complete, the moon turned BLOOD RED.

It stayed like that for an hour - and then the light slowly, slowly started to come back.

I actually broke down and cried when it disappeared, like some primal fear was awakened.

"What if she doesn't come back?" I worried. Even though my Modern Mind told me she would.

I felt what the ancient cultures must have felt - like we lost our "Mother" temporarily.

The Moon rules the tides of the earth, the fluids of our body, nurturing, the breasts, the stomach, and our emotional natures, so it felt like for that one hour when she was gone, our emotions were in the dark as well.

To add to this, The FULL MOON was in the Sign of Virgo! The Sun had just gone into the sign of Pisces, so a Full Moon is when the Moon is in the opposite sign from the Sun!

Virgo is also seen as the Sign of The Mother. The Harvest or Earth Mother.   The Dry, Desert Mother. Not like the Watery Cancer - Home Nurturer Mother.

Sometimes, Virgo can be very demure and self-conscious.

Virgo people are born late August - through mid-September - Autumn - Apple Picking time.

Virgo really likes order and cleanliness, and is very attentive to details of life. She can be meticulous and neat, but can also be very critical.

Virgo cares about the underdog and small pets.

She is also the sign related to all kinds of Service - which sometimes manifests in the professions of Nursing, and Office Work. She really prefers behind the scenes work, rather than being on stage, like Leo! (who was last month's Full Moon - GRRR or PURR - Remember?)

So, did you remember Saturn is in Virgo for 2 years? See my January Blogs!

Yes, Saturn will be in Virgo for 2 years.

And Saturn has to do with restriction, limitation, facing reality, growing up - but I also consider it the planet of Wisdom.

So, seeing Saturn next to the Full Moon made it feel even more like my Emotions were being crushed.

Of course, even though Virgo can be shy, she can also be sexy.

Since Virgo is the sign of Health and Service, I hear Saturn saying,

"Take care of your health - Find some way in which you can serve and offer yourself to the world in this life."

One of the ways I like to serve is give people access to a very orderly meditation tool, called a Labyrinth.

I just added another photo montage of the Labyrinth in Burns, TN - this is the Labyrinth which inspired and helped design the labyrinth on my property.

Since I am selling my home in Donelson (along with my Labyrinth), it's nice to be able to move to another Labyrinth, and call that "home" for a year, while I travel around giving talks, workshops, and private readings. If you have not seen a labyrinth, please check out this link to the Photo Montage I put together for the labryinth in Burns, TN.

http://www.onetruemedia.com/otm_site/view_shared?p=51ae3069277b31d6d3f8b3&skin_id=701&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

And if you have not seen MY labyrinth yet, please visit my website.

Take the next two weeks easy - go slowly, (Saturn) and do not choose to suffer in this illusion of the world any longer!

More will Be Revealed!

Love,

Christina

ChristinaMalone.com

MayanHealthyChocolate.com

Do You Like To Dance? 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back!

It's In The Stars — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:49:53 GMT

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

ChristinaMalone.com

MayanHealthyChocolate.com

Full Moon In Leo - Grrrr or Purrr - But Drama City!

It's In The Stars — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:34:25 GMT

Well, those of you who have been through the Full Moons with me on this blog --
you have probably never quite experienced a FULL Moon like this, I am sure!

Ta Da - May I present - The FULL MOON IN LEO! It only happens once a year!

Leo is the Sign related to Drama, Theatre, Children, Creativity, Romance and Risk Taking.
Each sign has it's variety of things it relates to, and Leo likes everything on a Grand Scale.

It is a Fire Sign, and like it's Symbol, (the Lion), Leo likes being King of the Jungle,
King of the Castle, or King of the Playground!

(Ok, Ok - yes, it's a tiger, but it's still a big cat!)

And since Leos like to toot their own horn, (did you guess I might be one myself?)

- please check out my recent 2008 Forecast on Web Radio Station - HealthyLife.net
- just hit Archives button, and then choose the show "A Balanced Life with Anita Owens"
- and please check out my Astrology Broadcast from Wednesday, January 9, 2008.

And, since I also wrote a very looooooooong blog a week ago
on my 2008 forecast - I am going to keep this one short and sweet, like this Leo Hug.

For more info on Full Moons, please feel free to check previous blogs on Full Moons past -
- they happen once and sometimes 2x a month!

You can't miss a Full Moon - even if the sky is cloudy, they create a lot of Emotional Basket Cases!
Just ask the Police and Hospital Workers, who notice an increase in these during this time.

Full Moon in Leo is Opposite the Sun, which just went into Aquarius.

Happy Birthday to all you Aquarius!

Aquarius is an Air Sign, (yes it is air, not water - Aquarius is pouring Knowledge into the Ethers),

Leo's Statement is "I Will" --
Aquarius' Statement is "I Know" --
so there will be an interesting push and pull for the next 2 weeks
between OUR WILL versus GOD's WILL.

We will also be torn between wanting to KNOW everything, and trusting God in the "not knowing."

So be sure to take lots of rest as the moon deflates like a balloon,
and I hope you see a beautiful FULL MOON against the Crystal Skies and Ice Cold Air
of this next month's time in Aquarius.

Stay Warm and More Will Be Revealed!

Love,

Christina

ChristinaMalone.com

MayanHealthyChocolate.com

Will the Real New Year Please Stand Up?

It's In The Stars — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:22:56 GMT

OK this is a long one - so I hope you can find some TIME to read this one! Or read it a little bit at a TIME...

A few decades ago, there was a wonderful game show called “To Tell The Truth.” After a very confusing experience of trying to guess who the real guest star was, based on what they told the panel and the audience, the Host would finally ask “Will the Real (fill in the blank) please stand up?” It was so much fun to see who was really who they said they were.

This year will be alot about finding out who you really are and facing reality - big TIME!

You might notice in this blog, I am going to be talking alot about TIME...

And for those of you who have had a hard time getting around to your New Year’s Resolutions, I have good news! The New Moon (which many cultures consider the best time for new beginnings) actually took place
YESTERDAY, January 8, 2008 at 6:37 AM Eastern Standard Time.

So, if you have kept up with this blog, you know that I like New Moons to start something new. It is like a double dose of Sun and Moon energy. Therefore, I would like to consider The New Moon the Real New Year.

But WAIT - there's More!

This month’s New Moon is in the sign of Capricorn, (because New Moons are when the Sun and Moon are in the same sign). So, Happy Birthday to all Capricorns! (That is your symbol above). And, if you notice my little AMAZON button (look to the left on the side bar next to this Blog), I have made it very easy for everyone to purchase their very own 2008 Daily Planetary Guide.

Now - You, Too! - can start preparing for the New Moons, Full Moons, Void Moons and Mercury Retrogrades! (I actually cross the Mercury Retrograde weeks off with a pen, so I don’t sign any contracts or start important projects during that time!)   This is really a wonderful diary / calendar / crash course on Astrology.  It explains the planets, the signs, the houses, and gives a weekly astro forecast (if you don’t read mine of course!) This is how I keep in touch with GOD’S TIME!   By the way, have you ever seen God's Clock? See below...

Isn’t it interesting that the calendar we use these days is purely man made? The current calendar was actually first introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BC and then changed by Pope Gregory XIII in the year 1582.

Anyhoo - Since TIME in the form of Modern Day Calendars are a creation of Man, and therefore not Real, nor does this man-made TIME give an accurate picture of TIME - you know Sunrise? Sunset? Seasons changing? Moon cyles, etc. It is simply a tool we use to relate to each other in this world, - we are living in Relative Time.

Then, to make things more confusing, in 1918, the U.S. established daylight savings time, to run for seven months, in order to conserve electricity during World War I. And this was followed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt (an Aquarius, the sign related to electricity) who changed it again during World War II to save fuel!

So, as the 1970’s band, Chicago, sang, “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” Well, it is always RIGHT NOW TIME and GOD'S TIME.  Please don't misunderstand me -- I am not suggesting you throw away your clocks. Just start using God's Time as well!

That's why I carry my Daily Planetary Guide every day. And Keep Smiling like the Sun!



Also, just in case you can't make your New Year's Resolution on the Gregorian Calendar Date of January 1, 2008, or the New Moon on January 8, 2008 - I have good news! I am going to give you some other New Years from other cultures, and other Celebrations to give you multiple chances to start your life over!   Hence the Title of this Blog - "Will the Real New Year Please Stand Up?"

So, Here is my Happy New Year to All the Cultures!   You may want to mark your new Daily Planetary Guide for 2008!

Happy Islamic New Year! - this week - Thursday, January 10, 2008.

Happy Chinese New Year! Happy Year of the Brown Earth Rat - New Moon in Aquarius February 7, 2008.
This will also a Solar Eclipse - Wow - and Right after Super Tuesday Elections!

Happy Mahashivaratri! - The Night of Shiva - New Moon in Pisces March 6-7, 2008.

Happy Hindu New Year! - April 14, 2008.

Happy Jewish New Year! Rosh Hashanah - New Moon in Libra - Happy Year 5769! September 29-30, 2008.

Happy Indian Festival of Lights! Celebrates Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Abundance. This is a great time for wearing new clothes! - New Moon in Scorpio - October 28, 2008.

Happy Jewish Festival of Lights! Hanukkah - Corresponds to Winter Solstice - December 22nd, 2008.

And of course, Merry Christmas, December 25, 2008. This is the best time to celebrate New Births.

NOW, did you happen to notice a lot of other cultures seem to celebrate around the New Moon, or follow the Sun going into a Solstice - HMMMM?

I WONDER if that MEANS something!- HMMMMM.....

And if you even miss your New Year's Resolution THIS year, and perhaps you may sleep all the way through until 2012, no worries!  The 26,000 year old Mayan Calendar ends in December 2012, and you can make a really big New Years Resolution when you start the entire world's evolutionary journey over again in the Mayan New Year January 2013!

HA!

Actually, I don't believe our beautiful Earth World will end - PHYSICALLY - but as Human BE-ings, we will be shifting our consciousness big TIME in the next few years.  And I don't recommend waiting until 2012.

You can start today -- YOU CAN ALWAYS BE IN THIS DAY -- and take at least 12 minutes -- one for every sign of the Zodiac -- and sit in the silence, focusing on your breath, breathing in an breathing out. Every day, ask, "God, How May I BE of Service Today?" Then listen to that still small voice inside. That is a great resolution in ANY TIME.

OK, NOW for that 2008 New Year's Forecast!

There are a couple of Biggies in this year's Astrological Forecast to talk about this year, and I will talk about this in future blogs as well ...

OK -- DRUM ROLL -- FIRST BIGGIE -- I PRESENT THE PLANET SATURN - TADA!



Saturn's Glyph (seen below) truly represents how it FEELS in our Human Experience.

Saturn represents The Cross of Earth Limiting and Bearing Down on our Soul and Spirit.



Saturn will be transitting the sign of Virgo from 9/2/07 until 7/21/2010.

Saturn is also Retrograde (appears to be backwards) in Virgo 12/19/07 through 5/2/08.

Virgo is the Sign related to Health and Service. In the body, Virgo is associated with the Colon, and as most people know, if you don't have a healthy colon, you are NOT healthy - PERIOD. So, start eating more veggies, less fast food, and maybe get a colonic! No, I'm serious (Saturn does not mess around!)

Saturn and Mercury (ruler of Virgo) relates to the Ears and the organs of Hearing
(Listening to the needs of others will go far with serving humanity.)

Saturn represents the physical limits of our reality, our physical plane existence, which is governed by TIME. It is the furthest planet out in our Solar System that we can still see with the naked eye. So spiritually, it represents limitations, restriction, discipline, boundaries. (I think God put rings around it to make it appear bigger, just so we could not avoid seeing it!) In the same way, we cannot avoid facing reality, life on life's terms, the school of hard knocks. This Earth Plane is truly the School for the Soul.

Saturn, the Planet that rules the sign of Capricorn, was called FATHER TIME, (and was also spelled
Chronos, Kronos, and Cronus, which is where we get the word CHRON-ological and Syn-CHRON-icity from!)

In the body, Saturn is related to the physical limits and structure of the body -- the Skin (our personal boundaries), the Teeth, the Bones, and the Knees -- so, what brings you to your knees?

Saturn is also related to Governments, Corporations, Structures and Buildings.
And Capricorn's Statement is "I BUILD,"

So, what are you building with your life?

Are you building a Grass Hut?

or a Doll House?

Are you building a log cabin?

Or an Eskimo Igloo?

A Chinese Pagoda?

How about a Greek Temple?

Do you have a Home Sweet Home?

Or will you be moving into a New Home Sweet Home?

Saturn is also related to 7 year cycles, which doctors say is when the human being goes through the greatest changes -- supposedly every 7 years, we rebuild entire organs, and the most significant times of our lives come in 7 year cycles -- Age 7, 14, 21, 28, (this is called Our First Saturn Return -- that is, when the planet Saturn in the sky returns back by orbiting transit to the sign it was in when you were born -- This is a time that most people face Adulthood and Responsibility.) Then we go on to 35, 42, midlife 49, 56 - (Second Saturn Return - a time to earn Wisdom and Authority), 63, (retirement?) 70, 77, 84, (Third Saturn Return - a time we feel the limits of the body and face mortality, etc.)

Isn't it interesting that the Bible mentions 7 so often? And Jesus said, "Forgive your brother - not 7 times - but 70 TIMES 7!" That was the number of infinity to those in ancient times.

The SECOND BIGGIE:   The second biggie of the year will be Pluto (yes, even though it may now be called a Dwarf planet, Pluto is still a big player on the Astrological Stage!) Pluto is a force to be reckoned with in any sign. But going into the Sign of Capricorn on January 25, 2008 will make more Physical changes to our earth, (Earthquakes, Volcanoes) as well as big changes in power - in our governments, changes our psychological structures, in everything we hold near and dear.

The Symbol for Pluto represents Spirit Leaving The Earth - It relates to Death of the Old and Transformation.

Doesn't this Capricorn Glyph look humbled?

Well, since Capricorn (which Saturn rules) has to do with TIME, I want to give you some Planetary perspectives:

The Earth takes ONE YEAR to go around the Sun, going through all 12 signs in the Zodiac.
The Moon goes through all 12 signs in the Zodiac in ONE MONTH.
Saturn takes 28 YEARS to go all 12 signs in the Zodiac and around the Sun
Pluto takes 248 YEARS to go through all 12 signs in the Zodiac and around the Sun.

So, all the Visible planets - Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn - yes, there are SEVEN of them - represent our personal experience of reality. Then, the Invisible planets - Uranus, Neptune and Pluto - represent the COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS. And, since these planets stay in a sign for so long, millions of people are born with these planets in the same signs. So these planets affect entire generations of people. They also stir up the hidden sides of life. If you watch the transits of Pluto throughout history, you can see that these correspond to the biggest shifts in Human Consciousness, as well as World Events and Dis-ease. When Pluto talks, the World listens, whether they know it or not!

Pluto was discovered by a Kansas farm boy working at the Lowell observatory in 1930 - which is the same decade the atom was split - so it made quite a big bang in the Astrological World. Pluto was named by an 11 year old British girl who loved Ancient Mythology, and she told her Astronomer Grandfather that she thought Planet X should be named after the ancient God of Death and the Underworld (Hades). Well, the name stuck! I will do more talks on the effects of Pluto in later blogs.

Right now, after being in the Sign of Sagittarius (the Sign of Religious Beliefs, Foreigners and Higher Learning) since 1994, Pluto is finally leaving Sagittarius and going into Capricorn on January 25, 2008 - and at first, it will dance back and forth and go back into Sagittarius for a short while, but then it will STAY in Capricorn until 2023 - 24. Yes - WOW. Pluto takes a LONG time to go through a sign. It obviously wants us to pay attention to what it can do!

During Pluto's Time in Sagittarius, we had books come out like the Da Vinci Code and Celestine Prophecy, shows like the X-files, movies like "Book of Secrets" and "National Treasure" --

Check out the Vatican NOW! ~
The Catholic Church went through some big changes during the Pluto in Sagittarius transit.




Anyhoo, this next Pluto transit, through Capricorn, will be a very interesting transit, because Pluto will actually oppose its own Natal Pluto in Cancer -  Pluto was "Born" or discovered on Feb 18, 1930. During that time Pluto was in the sign of Cancer, which gave us expressions such as "American as Mom and Apple Pie" and World War II, which was all about the protecting the Fatherland and the Motherland. Theories about atomic particles were discussed in 1930, which lead to the splitting of the atom in 1938.

So Pluto is associated with huge transformations. This period of time with Pluto in Capricorn will also bring about a "Pluto Return" for the United States.   Yes, the United States has a Birth Chart -- July 4, 1776!

And Pluto was in the Sign of Capricorn when our country was born - shaking up many structures of that time - religion, government, and personal self-determination.

Ironically, when our country was "born", the Sun was in the opposite sign of Cancer. Check out the blog before this on meaning of opposition between Sun in Capricorn and the Full moon in Cancer! This Pluto in Capricorn time will manifest itself as hundreds of times greater than that! The United States is a Cancer Sign Nation, with a current President (George W. Bush), who is ALSO a Cancer Sign, and somehow, as a country, we have always had this need to Mother the entire World. We need to shift our priorities, and start focusing on what we can do for the EARTH as our Mother. This may be the first time when we really see the entire world as our Home, and start loving and respecting one another.

And these planets -- Sun, Moon, Jupiter, and next Pluto -- in the sign of Capricorn are going to be fortelling a time of changing our role in the world.  There will be great changes in our view of ourselves, our borders, our boundaries, and our government! Isn't it ironic that this is an Election Year? Pluto takes approximately 248 years to go around the Sun, sometimes spending 12 to 30 years in one sign!

Isn't it interesting that our founding fathers (who were Free Masons) also knew about astrology - the influence of the Stars is even seen on our nation's flag!

So, in SUMMARY, 2008 will be alot about Improving Your Health, Learning Patience, Finding What You are Commited To, Serving Others, Following God's Time, and Building Your Own New Structures of Reality.

I hope you do find and pray to a God of your own understanding,
whether it be in a Church, Temple, Mosque, or 12 Step Program.

God Bless You All!

More will be revealed!

Love,

Christina

ChristinaMalone.com
Mayan Healthy Chocolate

Christmas Full Moon In Cancer Moving Us into 2008!

It's In The Stars — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:35:19 GMT

Last week I spoke of the Winter Solstice, which took place this year on Saturday, December 22nd.  The Solstice (Sun Standing Still) is a time which signifies the Sun going into the sign of Capricorn. At my house, we celebrated very much like the ancients did - we drank hot apple cider, walked the labyrinth, and built a small bonfire in my back yard.   (See Labyrinth photos on previous blog!)

Soon after that, at 7 pm on December 23rd, just before Christmas Eve, a Full Moon took place. And, since the Full Moon is always in the OPPOSITE sign of the Sun, this Full Moon was in the sign of Cancer.



Now, this opposition of Sun in Capricorn and Moon in Cancer is the classic one that takes place each year at this time. It is the push and pull between the Father Principle (Capricorn) and the Mother Principle (Cancer). It is the pull between Business (Capricorn) and Home (Cancer) - were you torn between the Shopping Malls and Baking Cookies? - between our Future Destiny (Capricorn rules 10th House - the Zenith, or Midheaven of the Natal Chart) - and our Past Upbringing (Cancer rules the 4th House - the Nadir of the Natal Chart.)

So, all these opposing ideas seemed to be pulling us and stretching us like a rubber band during this past week - "Buy this, Do This, Be This, and Be Sure to Revisit your PAST - "Come HOME for the Holidays!". Well, Home is where the fight takes place between the archetype of Capricorn (usually the Father), saying, "What are you making of your life?" versus the archetype of Cancer (usually the Mother), saying, - "Have another helping, dear....!"

Isn't this ironic? In the body, Capricorn is associated with the physical structure - knees, bones and skin - and Cancer is associated with the breasts and stomache - So, while seeking some form of nurturing, we overeat, and end up on our knees, saying "Oh God, I'll never do that again!"

And, to add to the fray, this year, Mars (the planet of Ego and Physical / Sexual Drive) has been and is still Retrograde (Backwards) in Cancer, so if you happened to notice a pinkish planet sparkling next to that Full Moon in Cancer, that little bugger caused everyone to be more edgy and testy during this Christmas Week. It will be going backwards further into Gemini for the next few weeks, so catch yourself before saying something in anger -- slow down and breathe! (Gemini is associated with lungs and speech). And watch out for that Road Rage! (Gemini is associated with cars.)

What a strange time this has been - I heard a report that people spend billions in credit card debt during this time (Saturn rules Capricorn, and Saturn is the planet that deals with feelings of lack and debt). Perhaps we could change this insatiable need to have more STUFF, and instead, try letting go of some of our possessions - I myself had a "Take What You Like and Leave the Rest Party" -- it was a great experience, and I feel so much lighter because of it.

BTW, Please say some prayers for Pakistan right now - that part of the world is related to Gemini / Sagittarius Axis, and this assasination of their new Woman Leader, Bhutto, was almost too much to endure.

Mars going Retrograde in Gemini will be opposing Pluto in it's last gasp in Sagittarius right on January 1st, so this New Year may start with a BANG!

I sometimes wish I were a Bear and I could just go live in a cave!

Some final thoughts before the New Year: Along with the Sun, Jupiter and Mercury, which are all currently in the sign of Capricorn, Pluto will be joining them, by going into Capricorn very soon, (January 25, 2008) - this after being in Sagittarius since 1994! (Did you happen to notice the huge shifts in religious beliefs, and more conflicts with foreign governments over the course of these past 13 years?) (Sagittarius is associated with Religion and Foreigners.)

So, after Pluto dances back and forth between Capricorn and Sagittarius next year, it will go forward and stay in Capricorn for a LOOOOOONGGGG time, (until 2023). And even if you don't call it a planet anymore, Pluto will do some damage to that Father image (Capricorn) and oppose that Mother image (Cancer).  Many people will be forced to examine their own sense of personal power, what constitutes work and business, and what is really the meaning of home, and we will definitely be asking "Who really is in charge?" (What a year for an election!) I think it best for all of us to find the ultimate authority, God, inside our hearts!

For those of you looking for a wonderful experience on New Year's Eve, Unity Church for Positive Living is offering a "Burning Bowl" Ceremony at 7 pm December 31st, Monday Night.   You can actually write down what you don't want to take with you into the New Year and BURN IT! Their NEW Address is:

Unity Church for Positive Living
4319 Saundersville Road
Old Hickory, TN 37138

Blessings and Happy New Year!

More will be revealed!

Love,

Christina

ChristinaMalone.com
Mayan Healthy Chocolate