Weekly Weather September 12, 2011
WE have a change filled week ahead of us. Change comes in several forms ~ Venus and Mars changing into signs they LOVE, Pluto stationing and turning direct and Saturn waking up last January’s events.
After this week, you will find the “pause” button on your life is released and you’ll be shooting forward into the next chapter of your life. There was a bit of indecision, back and forth, will I /won’t I questioning that appeared in May, June and July. Now you will know the answers to those questions deep in your heart. So make sure to hold your own hand and seek self comfort if it feels too overwhelming. It is only the heavens ushering in the next part of your life. Know that you are RIGHT where you are supposed to be ~ overwhelmed (Pluto stationing), excited to move forward (Mars and Venus changing signs) and ready to structure your life (Saturn). Let’s start with the big guy, Saturn.
Saturn FINALLY goes past the point of his station on January 26, 2011 next Sunday. That means THIS week brings up Saturn’s story of his stopping at 17 Libra (and excites every other planet at 17 in your chart that he is talking to). Saturn paused the forward motion last January. He said, “Hey, wait a minute! Before you go building a brand new structure in your life, let’s make sure that structure is actually WHAT you want!” Time and testing is the only way we can tell ~ those are Saturn‘s tools. Time and testing. So he gave you 9 more months to decided. And he tested your butt May, June and July around this very issue. The infatuation or giddiness or sadness or information or changes had a chance to settle into a more solid reality. Based on what you learned in May, June or July, you NOW have to figure out what you wanted to do going forward. You are seeing the parameters of the new structure of the relationships in your life.
Now MAYBE in May, June and July, you announced you were getting divorced based on information discovered in October 2010 and the subsequent actions taken in January 2011, like Maria Schriver and Arnold’s story ~ it IS the end of the run. Now the decision is ready to go forward. Or perhaps in your relationship, one of you was unhappy, now you will take firm and decisive action based on that unhappiness. Or based on those same time frames, you decided you DID want to move forward and commit to the new partnership ~ so now you get engaged, plan the wedding, sign up, shout yes and give yourself permission to GO for it. Whatever was holding you back or making you reluctant to dive right into the surf seems to dissolve as Saturn resumes where he left off in January.
So our week will be full of LIFE ALTERING changes and decisions. Stuff decided during this week will very likely become a permanent decision in the next weeks.
Pluto stationing adds a bit of finality to it. He’s in a grand earth trine as he stops in the sky all week long. Remember Pluto stations take 5 days approaching and leaving. So we will have the usual Pluto stuff for the next 10 days ~ volcanoes, earthquakes, and deaths of significant people in our world who have been hanging on by a thread. Anyone who is waiting for a shake of the cosmic tree to make a profound transition will have it happen this week. And because it is a grand trine in earth, it is VERY BIG set of changes on a PHYSICAL and EARTH or MANIFESTATION format. Earth is heavy, solid and hard to move. Pluto stopping in earth and Capricorn is going bring down some corporations, institutions and governments or cause profound changes in same.
On the macro level, you can’t do much about the profound changes. They are out of your control. However on a local level, in your own life, in your own heart, you can hold the space open with a lot of love for people who have reached the end of their proverbial rope.
Remember if YOU are at the end of your rope, that this is ONLY ONE WEEK in your life. You will feel SO, SO much better after Pluto shifts and moves forward on Friday. He is also waking up his story from April 9, 2011 and December 19, 2010 where he respectively stationed and was last at this degree. So think back to then and the structures in your life that need revision. Now you begin the revisions.
Vesta, the planet of home and hearth is stationing AND out of bounds suggesting our most personal relationships will be a bit wild and not following the rules this week. No worries ~ it is all part of Saturn and Pluto pushing you out of your comfort zone and into making a decision.
And on a lighter note, both Venus and Mars become MUCH happier this week as they leave signs they both hate and move into their happy places! Venus has been in Virgo since August 21 when we went through our couple of weeks of the Hammer of Thor and the USA Saturn return. Now she moves into the sign of her delight, Libra, and is able to dance, sing and cavort happily and leave all the hard, dirty finger nail work behind her for another year. She shifts signs on Wednesday. But, before she is completely free, she has to touch base with Uranus and Pluto in that cardinal t-square from last summer. So expect BIG relationship changes as she opposes Uranus and squares Pluto over the weekend. AFTER Sunday, she is free to cavort, laugh and love again.
Mars leaves Cancer (whew) where he finds his mood shifts every couple of days as the Moon changes signs. He moves into Leo on Sunday. So one more emotional roller coaster week and we are finished for two years with the emotional and family drama of Mars in Cancer. Mars in Cancer was the debt ceiling debate, the over the top emotional coverage of 9-11 and the crazy paranoia as Hurricane Irene approached. Mars went into Cancer August 3 and constantly threw himself on the couch, wailing, kicking and crying. Now he pulls himself together and gets proud, brave and loud. He adjusts and deals with the situation in a direct and straightforward manner. I can’t wait!
Admittedly Mars in Cancer illuminated matters around dealing with family situations ~ so THAT part was VERY good as you figured out what you wanted to do on the home front or with your family/ friends around nurturing, maternal or caretaking matters. AND there will be less comfort food eating once Mars shifts out of Cancer. I will personally be letting go of my Tuesday night fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls at California Pizza Kitchen!
As Mars gets to the back end of Cancer and Venus moves out of Virgo, the two of them form a transiting Finger of God with Neptune and Chiron. That Finger is asking you to trust the process and believe in the leap of faith you are about to take. Neptune as the Apex encourages us each to take the dissatisfaction from August and move it forward to the new idea or vision of what can be. Give yourself permission to dream.
And we have a Full Harvest Moon at 17 Pisces, culminating the stories begun around March 12, 2010. As the Full Moon is opposite the Sun of 9-11, we will have EXTRA STRONG emotions around the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the Trade Center, Pentagon and the Let’s Roll Flight over Pennsylvania. Saturn is also at the degree of New York City’s ascendant and the USA Saturn ~ where Mercury was during the attacks. That is why THIS anniversary seems more emotionally heavy and fraught than other earlier ones. Saturn! The Big Ringed Guy is causing us to think about the next 29 years of our country’s future.
Toward commemorating 9-11 in a hopeful and inspiring way, the 12 minute documentary produced by my friend Eddie called “Boatlift” is exceptionally touching. I’ve included a link to it here. Take time to watch it. I promise it will inspire you to live your life with a sense of your ability to touch the world and make a difference. It will be the best 12 minutes you spend today!
Take time this week to assess where you are and decide on the changes you want to make in your life. Saturn starts a brand new chapter for you next week! This week is a wrap up, pack your bags and get ready to move forward kind of week!
Void Moons
9:45 pm Monday September 12 to 2:49 am Tuesday September 13
1:11 pm EDT Thursday September 15 to 3:25 pm EDT
3:09 am EDT Sunday September 18 to 4:06 am EDT
Moon’s Day, Monday September 12 features a Full Moon in Pisces at the same degree of 9-11, making this a particularly emotional day. It also culminates the story begun on March 12, 2010 and asks you to dream the next stage. Mercury’s earth trine to Pluto offers us an opportunity for concrete and clear communications that result in something solid in our life. Venus in the late degrees of Virgo is considering whether she REALLY wants a situation to end or if, perhaps, she can work with it. Right or wrong, she’s forming a Finger of God, or Fate with Neptune and Chiron. Both of those far away planets remind Venus that living in the material world is not always what it is advertised to be. As she chases after elusive things, buying and discarding, to make herself feel better ~ it is NOT working so well any more. She longs for greater meaning and in so doing, she moves towards love as the answer. She understands she has to change the patterns in her life. And, MOST important of all, she is actually ready to change the patterns too.
Tuesday, Mars’s day September 13 finds Moon shifting signs very powerful. The closing aspect of an opposition between the two gals suggests you will have to choose between what appears to be polar opposites. And for today, you DO have to choose. This choice isn’t for ever but it is for right now. Look back at what you were unhappy about in January. That situation is ready for you to make a decision. It is almost as if Saturn said to you, “Ok kid, you don’t have to decide JUST yet. We’ll touch base in September and see where you are.” And you ARE ready to make a decision. Mercury is a bit of a crabby cakes today ~~ notice what you are crabby about ~ that is what you need to change. Moon in Aries joins with Uranus and squares Pluto ~ permanent decisions are made to day. Be careful what you decide. It will be done.
Mercury’s day, Wednesday September 14 Moon in Aries is fast moving and wants to be first. Notice where you want to be seen, noticed or heard. Meet that need. Mars is answering to the Moon in Aries so he can be might fierce right now. Venus perfects her Finger of God today so notice dreams upon awakening. Take that leap of faith you’ve been dreaming about doing. The heavens are supporting your change. Venus leaves fussy Virgo today to enter one of her favorite places in the heavens. You can almost hear her calling for her Mani Pedi after the past four weeks of bother, toil and trouble. Mars and Mercury are both working to position the sea and service together. Again make sure to watch the video as it kind of sums up the energy of today.
Mars gets a great burst of energy and is virtually unstoppable as quite a few planets feed his energy. Stand back and let him run lose…. There can be sins of omission today ~ you simply “leave” an important part of the story out of the picture. Or they do. Not a good idea but you are probably going to do it any way. You will get caught down the road. And No, ignorance of the law is not an excuse. Venus enters Libra ~ whoo haw! But she DOES have to go through the gauntlet of the cardinal cross over the next few days.
Jupiter’s day, Thursday September Moon in Aries continues to make it a fast moving day. Stand back and look at all you accomplish. Sun wakes up and finds he is BEYOND irritated ~ a complete wrong side of the bed morning. Suck it up and show up. You’ll get all sorts of things accomplished. Adjust, adjust your expectations. Why do you keep asking them to change? They are NOT going to change unless they want to. Spend the energy of your life on OTHER MORE PRODUCTIVE things! The tension is a bit unbearable as Pluto is about to stop above our heads and turn direct. Watch out for the desire or tendency to fight just for the fun of it.
Friday Venus’ day, September 16 Moon in Taurus is joined to Jupiter moving very slowly and trine to Pluto as he stations. Today the Finger of God beckons you to take the leap and go for it. It is a day of finality. If stuff ends today ~ relationships, jobs, people, partnerships, houses, blame in on Pluto but know that you are right where you are supposed to be. You are not in the mood to take care of people any more. Or people are not in the mood to take care of you. Make sure to clarify what, exactly, can’t you see. Enough of the higher forms of martyrdom. No more. Offer to teach them how to fish. Bring photo id to prove you have a right to be there! Pluto’s station direct in Capricorn is trine to Moon/ Jupiter in Taurus and is widely (and was earlier in the week) trine to Mercury in Virgo. Make sure to be sure about your commitments. And to keep them. Give yourself permission to try other things. It doesn’t always have to be the same!
Saturn’s day, Saturday September 17 Moon in Taurus finds Venus and Uranus having a fight. Separations made this week or next will probably be PERMANENT. If you are not sure, wheel the thing you don’t want to let go of back in and pay attention to what you want to do. Saturn is going into New TERRITORY so he’s make firm, and final changes. Anything that you firmly decide, lock and load on between this week and November 4, 2011 is going to be a PERMANENT decision. Stuff decided after November 4 will be FLEXIBLE until NEXT year, next fall actually. So be conscious about what you are committing to between now and November 4, 2011. You‘ll be living with it for the next seven, fourteen, twenty two or twenty nine years! I know, faced with those kind of numbers, I just slowed you right down! Good. Take your time. Think back to what you committed to in 1981 and 1982. You’ve been living with it since then haven’t you? Mars sets off the Finger of God with Neptune and Venus. Caution in committing! Taurus Moon ruling Mars in Cancer makes it relatively immobile. Time to adjust and let go of those old wounds of yours. Don’t carry them forward to the next chapter. Let them dissolve away. After Venus breaks up with Uranus, she’s pushing for something new. This Venus Uranus opposition can also be a break up with an authority figure who you no longer find to be an authority. You’ve grown up or they have gotten “shorter” and not so scary. Trust it. Vesta is stationing today so changes to the home and heart are also shifting, resolving and changing. Partnerships can end today and move into new realities too. Let them shift. Trust the inspirations you receive and give them permission to speak to your heart, plant and grow. It is the new life trying to whisper in your ear.
Sun’s Day, Sunday, September 18 Moon in Gemini makes it a busy day to connect and relate to others. You’ll find you are bustling around and doing a whole bunch of stuff. Venus moves from her break up with Uranus into her square with Pluto ~ jealousy and triangles rear their ugly heads. Ignore them at your peril. Pay attention to what Venus and Pluto are up to. Remember he is DIRECT now ~ the power struggles begin again. Suggest to those you know that they take the power struggle they are in VERY seriously as it is about to get fiercer. Saturn wants to commit to Juno or divorce her. This will either be a big engagement day or dump them and hit the road day as Saturn links up with Juno every five years or so. Relationships that started around June 2006 can blow up today or restructure in earnest. It is a good day to get people so irritated that THEY dump YOU too for those of you too timid to do the dumping deed yourself. There is a time for everything under the heavens! Mars enters Leo and leaves Cancer with a flourish of strong emotions. Mars in Leo is happy, proud and not going to take it one more minute. He’s not staying where he is not wanted. He also is a great one for the romantic flourish if he has decided to get married or commit today. Follow your heart and take a leap of faith into the Neptune in Aquarius ~ go for the dream in your heart.
Memorial Service: Matt Jones died earlier this year. He was a regular attendee of the Access Astrology lectures at East West Book store.
Matt wrote songs that inspired and were sung during the Civil Rights movement and Vietnam War protests. Arrested 29 times for his activism, he said he liked to protest and get arrested with women as “the cops don’t beat you as hard”.
There will be a celebration of his life and music on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 8 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
It will be held at the Community Church of New York, 40 East 35th Street between Madison and Park at the People’s Voice Cafe in the Church basement.
The suggested donation is $15 to $18, more if you choose, less if you can’t, no one is turned away.
Advertisement: I am trying something NEW! I was approached by Donna Blueray to conduct a weekend workshop on Astrology in Florida. She and her husband own the Blue Ray of Hope on Amelia Island, Florida near Jacksonville, Florida. If you live in the area OR are interested in flying in and attending, please feel free to join us! I promise you will learn LOTS and LOTS of very cool stuff ~ even if you already “know” astrology! And if you are a COMPLETE beginner, this weekend will have you speaking astrology by Sunday Night!
Introduction to Astrology Weekend
Presented by
Anne C. Ortelee
ISAR-CAP, NCGR-PAA 3
www.astroanne.com
October 14, 15 & 16, 2011
Sponsored by
Blue Ray of Hope on Amelia Island, Florida
www.bluerayofhope.com
Have you always wondered about astrology and how it works? Have you wanted to know more than your Sun Sign? Have you wondered about behavior patterns in your family and friends that seem to recur over and over again? Are you in a “helping profession” and interested in a new tool that could help you help more effectively? Have you always wanted to know more about how the stars reflect the reality taking place on earth?
Join Ben Franklin, George Washington, J.P Morgan, Thomas Jefferson, Shakespeare, Kepler, Galileo, Einstein, Freud, Harry Potter, J.K Rowling, Chaucer, Jung, The Beatles, Sting, Plato, Aristotle, Winston Churchill, Cassini, Bonati, Hermes Trismegistus, Jackie Stallone (Sylvester‘s Mom ~ yes Rocky), Ronald and Nancy Reagan, Jean-Baptiste Morin, St. Francis, St. Anthony, St. Augustine, Culpepper, Parcelsus, Olympiodorus the Younger, Ptolemy, Regiomontanus, Bacon, Sepharial and the three wise men who followed the star to find the Christ Child, Jesus in studying the heavens to seek wisdom, understanding and guidance.
During the 15 hour Introduction to Astrology Weekend Intensive, you will learn:
-A bit of history about astrology
-How everything under the Sun and in our world is included in astrology
-What is a horoscope ~ a picture of the hour you were born
-How to cast a horoscope chart
-How to decode what all the squiggles mean
-The basics pieces of the language of the stars ~ Planets, Signs, Houses and Aspects
-What each Planet does
-How each Sign behaves
-How to know where the action takes place in the chart by learning the Houses
-How the planets talk to each other ~ nicely or not so nicely~ the Aspects between them
-How to analyze a horoscope chart
-What is the myth and ruling planet in charge of your life
-Where to look to determine your life’s path
-How to see the basic health information provided by the horoscope chart
-Learn your unique planetary energy flow
-Find out where to get free charts on the Internet
-Other information sources to help you learn more after the weekend ends
What you will have by the end of the weekend
-You will be able to “speak” basic astrology
-Great handouts for future reference
-Several copies of your chart and the chart of a significant other ~ spouse, partner, child, parent, or pet (Must provide date, time and place of birth when you register for the class)
Instructor Biography
Anne Ortelee is a charming, personable, funny and delightful astrological analyst, coach and speaker who educates and assists her clients or students with their life changes, growth spurts, evolution, integration and personal understanding of their world using astrology as an interpretive tool.
Anne provides in-depth astrological consultations for her clients. She teaches classes, workshops and speaks to groups in New York City and the regional area. Her articles appear in various publications and on the internet. Anne hosts three internet radio shows on Blogtalkradio.com. and writes a weekly column about what we can expect in the events in the world. The column is read in 143 countries around the world by thousands of readers.
Anne has lectured at astrology conferences since December of 1998. She was recently selected to speak at UAC in May 2012, an International Astrology Conference which features over 160 of the world‘s top astrologers.
Anne is certified as an astrologer nationally and internationally. She attained ISAR-CAP ~ Certified Astrological Professional from the International Society for Astrological Research. She is certified by the National Council for Geocosmic Research – Professional Astrological Association (NCGR -PAA) as a Level 3 Astrologer. Anne’s educational background includes a BS in Psychology with minors in Biology and Philosophy from St. Bonaventure University.
Prior to discovering astrology, Anne was a methods, procedures and statistical business analyst (3 years), computer programmer (5 years), technical software sales woman (7 years) and owner of a computer consulting firm (9 years). She also worked for America’s second largest beverage firm, traveling across America (4 years), installing a computer system that kept track of every vending machine, visi-cooler and fountain in America!
Anne’s business background combines with her astrological training to create a detailed, grounded astrologer who understands both the world and the stars as well as how they interact and relate. She believes astrology helps a person understand the seasons, phases and cycles of their lives. Working with Anne, her clients and students learn techniques to integrate their unique natal energy patterns. They figure out how to harness and drive their own cosmic maps, understand and master significant life patterns, and work with their problem areas productively. Anne’s focus is always on how to create a best life using the tools described by their chart.
Event Location
Amelia Island, Florida
Event Schedule
Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Course Tuition
$333 (all-inclusive with daily refreshments and lunch provided Saturday and Sunday)
Registration
Please contact Nancy at [email protected] or call 518-588-2701. Nancy will assist you with directions, accommodations and other registration details.
