Planetary Cycles, February 2009

Planetary Cycles
Sun Signs For February 2009
By Carolina Eastwood

Awakening to Oneness is Aquarius' gift

On January 19, as the sun entered Aquarius, we began a new era with the inauguration of an American President who espouses truly humanitarian values. Remarkable planetary aspects this month reveal rapidly changing times that may have us feeling as if we are spinning out of control. Yet there is an underlying perfection inherent in these changes. The sign of the water bearer dispensing the gift of consciousness on the masses, Aquarius is concerned with the welfare of all. Its main thrust is to awaken humanity to an underlying truth; that we are all One, and therefore, what we do to another, we do to ourselves, and what we give to another, we give to ourselves.

The Secret Purpose to Tumultuous Times is Revealed

This is easy to say, but hard to actually do, and yet this awakening to our essential oneness is the secret purpose inherent in these tumultuous times. Ruled by the electric energy of the planet Uranus, the task of the sign of Aquarius is to awaken us to the immense beauty, love and creativity of our Higher Selves, our true essence. While the sun transits Aquarius from January 19 until February 18, we have an opportunity to get very clear about who we are, what has meaning to us in life, and how we can interact in the world in a way that honors our oneness and brings lasting fulfillment. For many, this implies change.

Healing Energy helps to Transcend our Limitations

Sometimes conflict leads to the greatest awareness. Because February begins with a tense aspect between Venus, the planet of values, and Pluto, the planet of transformation, we begin the month facing challenges either with money or in our love life, or both. Einstein said that a problem cannot be solved at the same level of consciousness with which it was created, and he was right. If you see your existing challenges as offerings from the universe for you to increase your understanding and transcend your limitations, you have found the key to life. The gift of this Venus-Pluto aspect is to bring down the walls of fear around our hearts; to heal old pain; to rekindle the human values our hearts know so well, and to choose love over fear.

Two Eclipses Shed Light on Our Path

Heraclites said the only constant in life is change, yet it is the thing we resist the most. Often, we set ourselves on “automatic pilot” and sleepwalk through life; yet change propels us from our comfort zones. Two powerful eclipses, one on January 26, and the other on February 9 insure that our world will be rocking with changes for some time. The near-total solar eclipse in Aquarius on January 26 joins with planets and points in space, all in Aquarius, that chronicle our evolutionary journey. We are at a pivotal choice point, a time of revolution in which the old ways, attitudes and beliefs no longer serve us. The eclipse invited us to take a leap, make the changes you know in your heart are right for you. Following on February 9 is a lunar eclipse in Leo, setting the stage for a change in how we relate to our egos. By “ego”, I mean the part of us that stubbornly insists on believing that we are somehow separate, disenfranchised from life, from God, from each other, and prefers to sleepwalk through life considering survival a triumph. How pathetic, no wonder we anesthetize ourselves with drugs, alcohol, food, and any substance we can get our hands on that will change this bleak reality we have painted for ourselves.

Birthing our Spirit, Being in Earth

But the universe has another reality in mind for us and eclipses shake us out of our comfort zones for a glimpse of the changes we must make if we are to embark on the true journey of conscious living. The lunar eclipse in Leo asks us to let go in the places that our egos have been huddled in fear, open our hearts, minds, and spirits to a wave of love and consciousness that is far brighter, much more capable, and will lead us to create the world we all long for in our souls. The sun enters visionary Pisces on February 18, leading to a new moon in Pisces on February 24 that opens the doorway for us to courageously act upon our inner truth, make the changes we know must be made, and create a life of greater balance, love and contribution. Wanna play?

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Sun Signs for February 2009

Aries – That your direction in life is changing is a given. You have new hopes and plans for the future that involve using more of your spiritual wisdom and creativity in everything that you do. Early this month, relationship and financial issues exert pressure that calls for resolution. The February 9 lunar eclipse sets the context that allows your vision to manifest and brings the key players into your new adventure.

Taurus – Now that you have made some necessary changes, new career or business goals begin to materialize. During the first week of February, you grapple a bit with your philosophical and spiritual beliefs, and perhaps question your values to see how much relevance they still have. The lunar eclipse on February 9 points the way to realizing your goals without compromising the foundation upon which you stand.

Gemini – You find new meaning to life through philosophical or spiritual pursuits, and you may also be traveling long-distance or beginning a new course of study this month. Surfacing early this month are issues with loved ones around money and/or future goals. Looking for innovative solutions that allow for everyone's needs and desires to be fulfilled will bring resolution. Practice creating quiet time in solitude for contemplation, appreciation and renewal.

Cancer – Recent changes in your financial status have created tension in your primary relationships that must be resolved early this month. Your values are under much scrutiny, and may be changing as a result of life circumstances that are now reflecting a new truth. Following your higher spiritual knowing may seem counter-intuitive just now, yet the lunar eclipse on February 9 underscores a theme of progressive change that is supported as you stay true to your ideals.

Leo – The February 9 full moon eclipse in your sign is a clarion call to stand up for your truth. Philosophical differences with others need not be taken personally; there is room for everyone and every belief under the sun, and living your own truth while practicing greater acceptance for others brings unexpected rewards. Last months' eclipse brought changes in your partner's life that also affects your life experience. Allowing another to take the space they need to create something of key importance to them makes room for you to renew old interests.

Virgo – It has been said that the only thing that is constant in life is change, and this month, I'm sure you will wholeheartedly agree. The January 26 solar eclipse catalyzed changes in your daily work habits and routines that are necessary for navigating the new world you find yourself in. New agreements with partners became necessary at the beginning of February and the February 9 lunar eclipse sheds much light on the evolutionary and spiritual necessity for the remarkable challenges and changes you are facing. In case you doubt it, if you are following your inner truth, you are on the right path.

Libra – Sparks fly in the first part of the month as tension mounts for you and your partner to transform behavior patterns in order to heal old differences. Two powerful eclipses suggest a new outlook on your future is needed, requiring a revisiting of your core values. Developing better communication skills is an essential element to finding very creative solutions that allow everyone room to develop their own unique ways of expression. You sense that a new day is ahead, change is in the wind, and you have a sense of expectation that lifts your spirits.

Scorpio – Two powerful eclipses, one in late January and another on February 9 open the way for significant changes to your home and family life and in your career. You have lived through many transformations, so you may find them relatively easy to navigate as you let go of the familiar and venture into the unknown. During the first week of the month, physical challenges inspire you to create new, healthier lifestyle routines. Following the February 9 lunar eclipse, your high, clear ideals find fertile soil for development, generating new career directions.

Sagittarius – The New Year brings a new wave of consciousness for all of humanity and you catch the essence of it. You find yourself eager to speak, to share about the new vision and clarity that continues to dawn in your awareness. You, along with many others, may be experiencing financial challenges, but you see them for what they are; grist for the mill, impetus for taking evolutionary leaps. The two eclipses, one January 26, and the next February 9 propel you into a more active role of communicating your truth, sharing your vision for all to benefit.

Capricorn – Pluto in your sign is doing a good job of upsetting the apple cart this month, especially when it comes to romantic relationships, or current financial affairs. But change is in the air for everyone, and sometimes we must let go of something we have previously valued in order for something new to emerge. Two eclipses bring great focus to your financial affairs, inspiring positive change. As you align your choices and actions more fully with your inner spiritual truth, your life begins to unfold with a simple grace.

Aquarius – As the sun moves through your sign, February becomes your month to let your light shine forth. Early this month you have an opportunity to let go of old petty grievances, making way for more love and more creativity! An eclipse in your sign in late January, and one following it on February 9 indicate significant changes in the way you see and interact with your world. Rather than being overly influenced by the significant people in your life, you see clearly through your own eyes and make new choices based on your own insights.

Pisces – February begins with big changes rocking everyone's boat, yet you sense the deeper purpose behind unsettling events. Financial challenges, you realize, are temporary, coming along as part of the shifting tides. Your deep, inner realization this month is so profound that it overshadows appearances, leading you to the discovery of a great truth; life is what you make it! New goals get formed in response to current necessities, and you find innovative ways to implement changes, along with helpful people who happily assist.

Carolina Eastwood provides in-depth personal astrology readings that open the doorway to fulfilling your life-purpose. Offices in Solana Beach and Poway. www.earthstarconsulting.com. or: Phone: 858/259-1590

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	Planetary Cycles Sun Signs For February 2009 By Carolina Eastwood Awakening to Oneness is Aquarius' gift On January 19, as the sun entered Aquarius, we began a new era with the inauguration of an American President who espouses truly humanitarian values. Remarkable planetary aspects this month reveal rapidly changing times that may have us feeling as if we are spinning out of control. Yet there is an underlying perfection inherent in these changes. The sign of the water bearer dispensing the gift of consciousness on the masses, Aquarius is concerned with the welfare of all. Its main thrust is to awaken humanity to an underlying truth; that we are all One, and therefore, what we do to another, we do to ourselves, and what we give to another, we give to ourselves. The Secret Purpose to Tumultuous Times is Revealed This is easy to say, but hard to actually do, and yet this awakening to our essential oneness is the secret purpose inherent in these tumultuous times. Ruled by the electric energy of the planet Uranus, the task of the sign of Aquarius is to awaken us to the immense beauty, love and creativity of our Higher Selves, our true essence. While the sun transits Aquarius from January 19 until February 18, we have an opportunity to get very clear about who we are, what has meaning to us in life, and how we can interact in the world in a way that honors our oneness and brings lasting fulfillment. For many, this implies change. Healing Energy helps to Transcend our Limitations Sometimes conflict leads to the greatest awareness. Because February begins with a tense aspect between Venus, the planet of values, and Pluto, the planet of transformation, we begin the month facing challenges either with money or in our love life, or both. Einstein said that a problem cannot be solved at the same level of consciousness with which it was created, and he was right. If you see your existing challenges as offerings from the universe for you to increase your understanding and transcend your limitations, you have found the key to life. The gift of this Venus-Pluto aspect is to bring down the walls of fear around our hearts; to heal old pain; to rekindle the human values our hearts know so well, and to choose love over fear. Two Eclipses Shed Light on Our Path Heraclites said the only constant in life is change, yet it is the thing we resist the most. Often, we set ourselves on “automatic pilot” and sleepwalk through life; yet change propels us from our comfort zones. Two powerful eclipses, one on January 26, and the other on February 9 insure that our world will be rocking with changes for some time. The near-total solar eclipse in Aquarius on January 26 joins with planets and points in space, all in Aquarius, that chronicle our evolutionary journey. We are at a pivotal choice point, a time of revolution in which the old ways, attitudes and beliefs no longer serve us. The eclipse invited us to take a leap, make the changes you know in your heart are right for you. Following on February 9 is a lunar eclipse in Leo, setting the stage for a change in how we relate to our egos. By “ego”, I mean the part of us that stubbornly insists on believing that we are somehow separate, disenfranchised from life, from God, from each other, and prefers to sleepwalk through life considering survival a triumph. How pathetic, no wonder we anesthetize ourselves with drugs, alcohol, food, and any substance we can get our hands on that will change this bleak reality we have painted for ourselves. Birthing our Spirit, Being in Earth But the universe has another reality in mind for us and eclipses shake us out of our comfort zones for a glimpse of the changes we must make if we are to embark on the true journey of conscious living. The lunar eclipse in Leo asks us to let go in the places that our egos have been huddled in fear, open our hearts, minds, and spirits to a wave of love and consciousness that is far brighter, much more capable, and will lead us to create the world we all long for in our souls. The sun enters visionary Pisces on February 18, leading to a new moon in Pisces on February 24 that opens the doorway for us to courageously act upon our inner truth, make the changes we know must be made, and create a life of greater balance, love and contribution. Wanna play? BACK TO TOP Sun Signs for February 2009 Aries – That your direction in life is changing is a given. You have new hopes and plans for the future that involve using more of your spiritual wisdom and creativity in everything that you do. Early this month, relationship and financial issues exert pressure that calls for resolution. The February 9 lunar eclipse sets the context that allows your vision to manifest and brings the key players into your new adventure. Taurus – Now that you have made some necessary changes, new career or business goals begin to materialize. During the first week of February, you grapple a bit with your philosophical and spiritual beliefs, and perhaps question your values to see how much relevance they still have. The lunar eclipse on February 9 points the way to realizing your goals without compromising the foundation upon which you stand. Gemini – You find new meaning to life through philosophical or spiritual pursuits, and you may also be traveling long-distance or beginning a new course of study this month. Surfacing early this month are issues with loved ones around money and/or future goals. Looking for innovative solutions that allow for everyone's needs and desires to be fulfilled will bring resolution. Practice creating quiet time in solitude for contemplation, appreciation and renewal. Cancer – Recent changes in your financial status have created tension in your primary relationships that must be resolved early this month. Your values are under much scrutiny, and may be changing as a result of life circumstances that are now reflecting a new truth. Following your higher spiritual knowing may seem counter-intuitive just now, yet the lunar eclipse on February 9 underscores a theme of progressive change that is supported as you stay true to your ideals. Leo – The February 9 full moon eclipse in your sign is a clarion call to stand up for your truth. Philosophical differences with others need not be taken personally; there is room for everyone and every belief under the sun, and living your own truth while practicing greater acceptance for others brings unexpected rewards. Last months' eclipse brought changes in your partner's life that also affects your life experience. Allowing another to take the space they need to create something of key importance to them makes room for you to renew old interests. Virgo – It has been said that the only thing that is constant in life is change, and this month, I'm sure you will wholeheartedly agree. The January 26 solar eclipse catalyzed changes in your daily work habits and routines that are necessary for navigating the new world you find yourself in. New agreements with partners became necessary at the beginning of February and the February 9 lunar eclipse sheds much light on the evolutionary and spiritual necessity for the remarkable challenges and changes you are facing. In case you doubt it, if you are following your inner truth, you are on the right path. Libra – Sparks fly in the first part of the month as tension mounts for you and your partner to transform behavior patterns in order to heal old differences. Two powerful eclipses suggest a new outlook on your future is needed, requiring a revisiting of your core values. Developing better communication skills is an essential element to finding very creative solutions that allow everyone room to develop their own unique ways of expression. You sense that a new day is ahead, change is in the wind, and you have a sense of expectation that lifts your spirits. Scorpio – Two powerful eclipses, one in late January and another on February 9 open the way for significant changes to your home and family life and in your career. You have lived through many transformations, so you may find them relatively easy to navigate as you let go of the familiar and venture into the unknown. During the first week of the month, physical challenges inspire you to create new, healthier lifestyle routines. Following the February 9 lunar eclipse, your high, clear ideals find fertile soil for development, generating new career directions. Sagittarius – The New Year brings a new wave of consciousness for all of humanity and you catch the essence of it. You find yourself eager to speak, to share about the new vision and clarity that continues to dawn in your awareness. You, along with many others, may be experiencing financial challenges, but you see them for what they are; grist for the mill, impetus for taking evolutionary leaps. The two eclipses, one January 26, and the next February 9 propel you into a more active role of communicating your truth, sharing your vision for all to benefit. Capricorn – Pluto in your sign is doing a good job of upsetting the apple cart this month, especially when it comes to romantic relationships, or current financial affairs. But change is in the air for everyone, and sometimes we must let go of something we have previously valued in order for something new to emerge. Two eclipses bring great focus to your financial affairs, inspiring positive change. As you align your choices and actions more fully with your inner spiritual truth, your life begins to unfold with a simple grace. Aquarius – As the sun moves through your sign, February becomes your month to let your light shine forth. Early this month you have an opportunity to let go of old petty grievances, making way for more love and more creativity! An eclipse in your sign in late January, and one following it on February 9 indicate significant changes in the way you see and interact with your world. Rather than being overly influenced by the significant people in your life, you see clearly through your own eyes and make new choices based on your own insights. Pisces – February begins with big changes rocking everyone's boat, yet you sense the deeper purpose behind unsettling events. Financial challenges, you realize, are temporary, coming along as part of the shifting tides. Your deep, inner realization this month is so profound that it overshadows appearances, leading you to the discovery of a great truth; life is what you make it! New goals get formed in response to current necessities, and you find innovative ways to implement changes, along with helpful people who happily assist. Carolina Eastwood provides in-depth personal astrology readings that open the doorway to fulfilling your life-purpose. Offices in Solana Beach and Poway. www.earthstarconsulting.com. or: Phone: 858/259-1590 BACK TO TOP HOME - FEATURES - NEWS - FROM THE PUBLISHER LETTERS - COLUMNS - MUSIC REVIEWS - BOOK REVIEWS PLANETARY CYCLES - CALENDAR - ABOUT TLC - CONTACT US CLASSIFIEDS - RESOURCE DIRECTORY ARCHIVES - SUBSCRIBE - ADVERTISE - SEARCH