 The New Moon is on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 12:21 am CST in 9° Sagittarius, a fire sign lending warmth and enthusiasm to your new beginnings or ongoing projects. Mars goes retrograde on December 6 in 6° Leo along with Neptune at 27° Pisces which goes direct on December 7th. These two stationary points so close together reverberate with Mars calling for action and nebulous Neptune uncertain of direction. "Let's Go!" says Mars, and Neptune asks "Where are we going? The road ahead looks a little foggy". Is there a Google Maps with directions for our dreams and goals? It's called our intuition but your intuition will only work for you if you honor it and learn to trust it. At any rate, don't charge into action without some clear idea of your objective. Mars rules automobiles so use caution driving around December 6th. It's especially bad for buying a car. With Neptune involved, there can be a lot of hidden issues. Remember that Mercury which rules transportation is also retrograde. If you can, wait a few days after Mercury goes direct on December 15 to make any final decisions. When Mars and Neptune are active at the same time it can be positive for things related to the visual arts from painting to needle and fabric work. Creative writing, too. Anything in which your imagination (Neptune) connects to working with your hands (Mars).  Coming up:
I will doing a short astrology talk on the outer planets that are changing signs in 2025 for Friends in Kriya on Sunday, December 8 at 5 pm CST via Zoom. FiK is a once a week gathering of swamis, disciples, and students of Kriya Yoga which includes group discussion, meditation, short talks and chanting. All are welcome. Contact me if you are interested in receiving the Zoom link. You can find me on:
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 The Full Moon is on Friday, November 15 at 3:28 pm CST in 24° Taurus. Taurus is concerned with the earthy things of life, our home, our work and all that represents our stability. With the Full Moon conjunct Uranus at 25° Taurus there is bound to be sudden unexpected changes of plan. Flexibility is the key, whether it's physical or mental. Saturn, stationary on November 15, goes direct at 12° Pisces. Saturn often puts obstacles in the way of our plans or we may face resistance from others as we try to move forward. While flexibility is the key with the Uranus aspect, patience is the way to get the best from Saturn. It is interesting 'music' to 'dance' to these aspects. Saturn is the rhythm and Uranus is the jazz improvisation.   The New Moon is on Friday, November 1 at 7:47 am CST in 9° Scorpio signifying new beginnings which require a deeper look at your personal psychology and inner states of awareness. We are more intuitive than usual at this time. I love this affirmation by Louise Hay: "All that I need to know at any given moment is revealed to me. My intuition is always on my side." The two rulers of Scorpio are in opposition to each other right now with Mars at 29° Cancer and Pluto at 29° Capricorn. Do your best to be gentle and compassionate with those around you. Check out what I wrote about this aspect which was forming at the past Full Moon: http://www.kriyastrology.com/astrology-update/full-moon-october-17-2024   The Full Moon is on Thursday, October 17 at 6:26 a.m. CDT in 24° Aries. High energy but with a potential storm coming in, if you want to think about it in 'astro-weather' terms. So you may be able to forge ahead at a good pace with small tasks or big projects. However with Mars (22° Cancer) and Pluto (29° Capricorn) forming a grand cross with the Moon and Sun, interactions with other people will be the challenge. The key phrase is "self-righteousness." You may encounter it as your own emotionality or you may be confronted with it from another person. Or both! Plan ahead for the times when you feel your anger temperature rising over the next few days. Use the tools in your spiritual toolbox to bring yourself back into balance: meditation, deep breathing, chanting, or taking a walk outside. It's a great time for one versus one games like chess or tennis. So maybe change battlefields to something more fun than an "I'm right, you're wrong" argument.  In the future:
Here's something exciting to look forward to. The United Astrology Conference is one the best conferences ever. Sponsored by multiple astrology organizations like NCGR, AFA and ISAR, there's always an amazing lineup of speakers and events. The last one was in 2018. The next one has just been announced for September 2 - 9, 2026. It will be held in Chicago at the Marriott Magnificent Mile. If it's so far in advance, why I am telling your about it now? Well, those who have been to other UAC's, especially we who are from Chicago, will be rejoicing at this news and putting it in our calendars right now. The UAC news is so new, there's no revision to the website yet. If you want to check out the one from 2018, it is here: https://www.uacastrology.com/ You can find me on:  The Solar Eclipse is on Wednesday, October 2, at 1:49 pm CDT in 10° Libra. Eclipses are a powerful New Moon indicating a new beginning not just for a month but with an effect for a year. It is a great time to write down what you would like to come into your life in the year ahead. It helps if you know your natal chart and you can see what astrological house 10 ° Libra falls in. Then you can tailor your 'wish' for that area of life. With the eclipse in Libra the focus is often on partnerships of all sorts - marriage and romance, business and work projects, really any life area where you make a commitment with another person to accomplish something. On a deeper level, Libra, the sign represented by the symbol of the scales, is about balance. Think about the area of your life you would like to bring greater balance and harmony. Take even the smallest step to affirm that in your life. Mercury at 11° Libra is conjunct the Solar Eclipse. Key words for the Libra Mercury is tact and diplomacy. However, it is important to ensure that your communications (Mercury) are not caught up in ego (Sun) or emotions (Moon). Coming up: October 9: Jupiter goes retrograde at 21° Gemini. October 10: Pluto goes direct at 29 ° Capricorn  Online:
October 8, Tuesday, 7:30 pm CDT, $10, via Zoom, the Northern Illinois Chapter of NCGR will be presenting "Financial Outlook for 2025 and Beyond" with financial astrologer Susan Gidel. She will focus on (1) stock market weakness as Saturn and Uranus make their waning sextile; (2) recession with Jupiter squaring Neptune; and (3) the start of a new inflationary cycle as Neptune enters the Fire sign of Aries. To register: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/5a9f7508-3356-43d2-a3d3-a6042b948a7a Questions about registration: [email protected] --- The Professional Astrology Course Temple of Kriya Yoga This 24-month online self-study program enables you to start wherever you are in your astrology studies – novice or experienced student – and gain the skills necessary to become a practicing astrologer. Once you enroll in this online course, you will be able to study at your own pace. You will gain access, lesson by lesson, to Goswami Kriyananda’s astrology recordings and writing which he enhances with his own unique humor, experienced perspective, stories and examples. Even though the title of the course is Professional Astrology, it is not just for people whose goal is to read charts for others. It can be a valuable learning experience whatever level you are at. It is an educational program that builds a foundation of the basic components of astrology and develops your knowledge from there. Those who complete all lessons and requirements of the course will receive a graduation certificate. You will also have the opportunity to join fellow participants in monthly Zoom discussions on astrology led by Marcia Sacks, Swami K. Adinadananda, who is a graduate of the course and has been a practicing astrologer for over 40 years. These are sometimes casual question and answer sessions and sometimes webinars on specific topics. https://templeofkriyayoga.org/professional-astrology/  The Full Moon is Sunday, July 21 at 5:16 am in 29° Capricorn. Usually, when the Full Moon is in Capricorn we are able to use our energy in the most practical and responsible way. Capricorn cools down our emotionality and provides focus in business matters. This Full Moon is part of a configuration that includes being conjunct Pluto at 0° Aquarius. This can bring a strong urge to transform some part of your life. Take a moment of reflection to see if the change you crave takes you closer to your highest goals and dreams. If so, you'll be able to use the Capricorn earthiness to break the transformation into smaller steps so you're not turning everything in your life topsy-turvy in an instant.  This Sunday: The swamis of the Temple of Kriya Yoga are honoring our guru Goswami Kriyananda and our Kriya lineage in celebration of Guru Purnima on Sunday, July 21 at noon CDT via Zoom. We will share mantra, music, poetry, inspirational thoughts, and meditative attunement to Goswami Kriyananda and to all spiritual teachers. I will be doing a short talk on "Jupiter in Gemini: Conversations with Life Itself." You are very welcome to join us on the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83500898237?pwd=m3zzzVxiTUAR941fBSKFMOnXl40DCb.1 Meeting ID: 835 0089 8237 Passcode: 829055   The New Moon is on Friday, July 5, at 5:57 pm CDT in 14° Cancer. The sign Cancer relates to home and family, nurturing people, pets, and the plants in your house and garden. Designing and developing a calm, peaceful environment can be very beneficial at this New Moon. The Moon represents our emotions and in Cancer brings extra sensitivity. The Neptune stationary point of July 2nd at 29° Pisces adds to this sensitivity. We all feel extra hurt if criticized and maybe extra angry. When we get in that type of agitated state it's harder than usual to relax. Some aura cleansing like deep breathing or taking a warm shower can be helpful. Other aura cleansing can be aural - like listening to a recorded mantra. Maybe you don't need three hours of OM like this recording, but even 5 or 10 minutes can make a difference. I have a whole list of mantras I like on my playlist: Mantra, Kirtan, Chanting We have so many other techniques in our spiritual toolbox, don't we? Hatha yoga is balancing. Walking in nature, especially by water, can be very healing for the New Moon in Cancer emotional fluctuations. Online: I'm in the middle of reading Ray Grasse's latest book "So, What Am I Doing Here, Anyway?" I've been highlighting so much in the Kindle version that if this were a paper book it would be very colorful. My favorite chapters are the ones about symbolism and the ones about astrology and, of course, the ones about both. I like this quote from his book: "If science is to ever recognize the worth of astrology, it will need to do what Kepler and others like him did, which is to open their minds to the possibility of a world filled with meaning and symbolism, rather than a cosmos entirely bereft of it." If you're a fan, like me, of symbolism and synchronicity, check out this free talk Saturday, July 6 by Robert Moss via The Shift Network: https://theshiftnetwork.com/Magic-Signs-Symbols-Synchronicities I've enjoyed all Robert Moss' free talks which always include a lot of good information. The Shift Network's free talks are usually about 45 minutes plus 15 minutes giving information on an upcoming paid course.   The Full Moon is on Friday, June 21 at 8:07 pm CDT in 1° Capricorn. It's a good time to focus on our most practical, down-to-earth projects and responsibilities. This type of focus is also helpful when Saturn makes its station point on June 29th at 19° Pisces. Keep things simple, concentrate on the highest priorities having the most realistic objectives. To balance out the sometimes cold, business-like nature of Capricorn, slide across the zodiac to the Sun in 1° Cancer of the Full Moon chart. The opposite of Capricorn, Cancer's nature is nurturing and empathic. In reflecting on this polarity, I remembered an affirmation I heard many years ago that brings these two signs together: I am loving and capable. Try writing it down and repeating it often over the next two weeks. Side Note: I think I heard the affirmation in a recording of a seminar by Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul. Which is symbolically appropriate because 'chicken soup' is often associated with mothering and nurturing and therefore the sign Cancer. Or try this perfect for Saturn in Pisces affirmation:  Coming up: June 29th - Saturn station retrograde, 19° Pisces July 2nd - Neptune station retrograde at 29° Pisces Both these stationary points make the last week of June and first week of July a difficult time for new beginnings. Saturn portends delays and obstacles. Neptune hides relevant information. Both within a few days of each other can mean having to face an obstacle without some critical piece of information. Best to wait a week or so if possible before starting a big project or making important financial decisions. Online: If you are interested in the connection between Astrology, Karma and Kriya Yoga, check out my talk on the Temple of Kriya Yoga youtube channel:  The New Moon is on Thursday, June 6 at 7:37 am CDT in 16° Gemini. With a lineup of planets in Gemini this week, it's a great time for communication whether social or business. Gemini, as a sign, is more comfortable with light topics instead of deep philosophy. This New Moon can be good for learning something new. For example, it's easy to learn a few words of a new language with online apps like Duolingo. It's also good for starting a journal where you only require yourself to jot down a few things each day or short form poetry like haiku. This type of new moon new beginning can be extended and deepened by your own intensity and duration. But the light, fun aspect of Gemini gives you permission to try something new and give it up without guilt if it's not the right thing for you. Here's a timely haiku from Basho, translated by R.H. Blyth: The shell of a cicada; Ongoing: Beginning Astrology Beginner's Guide to Natal Astrology - Live! started last Wednesday. The class was recorded so if you want to join in to start your study of astrology, you still can. Lesson 2 is Wednesday June 5. Here's the link to more information and registration: https://templeofkriyayoga.org/product/beginners-guide-to-natal-astrology/ Coming up: The Northern Illinois Chapter of NCGR presents professional astrologer Kitty Hatcher on Tuesday, June 11, 7:30 pm via Zoom. Kitty's talk is called "What the Heck is Going On?" and she will explain what is going on with the planets and how this affects our personal lives, social consciousness, high technology, and political system. Kitty will also suggest how to stay positive and balanced in turbulent times. Register for this meeting with Zeffy: Or contact [email protected] for information on other types of payments.   The Full Moon is on Thursday, May 23 at 8:52 am CDT in 2° Sagittarius. There is a whole network of aspects to the Full Moon that make it a time of vibrant communication and opportunities for expanding your philosophical or spiritual horizon of awareness. Exploration of foreign countries and languages - virtually or IRL - can expand you past intellectual limits or boundaries. Pluto at 2° Aquarius is making a strong positive connection to the Full Moon continuing whatever transformations began for you at the Pluto stationary point on May 2. Keep moving forward toward your highest priority goals. Jupiter at 29° Taurus makes an exact sextile to Neptune at 29° Pisces also on May 23. It's a good time to make charitable donations. Keep in mind that symbolically (and literally) your donations to charity represent the world you are trying to create. Keep those in need in your prayers as well.  "Compassion is the foundation of all meaningful communication." Coming up: May 25 - Jupiter moves into Gemini and will transit through that sign until June 2025. That makes it a good year for learning something new especially related to communication, journalism and social media. It may help people in general to be more flexible about seeing multiple sides of an issue or various solutions to a problem. May 29 - NEW: Beginner's Guide to Natal Astrology - Live! With Marcia Sacks Wednesdays, May 29 - June 19, 7 PM CDT via Zoom $180 includes Goswami Kriyananda's recorded lectures and text on the basics of astrology - planets, signs, houses and aspects PLUS a 4 week live class with extra content and handouts. Registration and more information: https://templeofkriyayoga.org/product/beginners-guide-to-natal-astrology/  Online: If you missed my talk on "Karmic Astrology: Where You're Coming From, Where You're Going to" on May 12th, you can purchase the video recording for $5 from the Northern Illinois Chapter of NCGR. Email [email protected] for more information. My lecture from 2023 on Planetary Containment is also available from them. If you are reading astrology charts for others, you might want to check out this chapter "Consultation Tips from a Long Time Astrologer" from Ray Grasse's new book "So What Am I Doing Here Anyway?" https://www.skyscript.co.uk/tips.html Goswami Kriyananda's book "Beginner's Guide to Meditation" is again available in paperback from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Guide-Meditation-Goswami-Kriyananda/dp/096130992X/ref=sr_1_7  |
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