Posted in astrology, Dreams, Poetry on December 27, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Wander under the shrinking Moon light.
Drink water from leather leaves of green.
Wait for instructions where they can be heard!
Let darkness swallow me, while it still can.
These are the dead and quick days of in between.
poem: Sarah Fuhro
photo: Mia Tagano
Posted in Alchemy, Ancestors, animals and seasons, astrology, astronomy, Cosmic Opportunity, Creative Imagination, Death, Dreams, druidry, Full Moon in Cancer December 2018, Heart opening, Holly and Oak King, Neptune, Poetry, Uncategorized, Uranus, Winter Solstice 2018 on December 20, 2018| Leave a Comment »
The full Moon celebrates the Winter Solstice on Saturday, December 22. Both Luminaries, Sun and Moon are at 0 degree of Capricorn and Cancer, constellations which mark the entry into winter and summer. This is a moment when we can hear the Music of the Spheres. It is a moment of absolute stillness, a chance to begin anew in a place of cosmic attunement!
The approach to the dark winter solstice always feels dangerous and death ridden. But there is an opportunity for healing at this moment. The position of Mars and Chiron as they relate to the Sun and Moon speaks of healing, finding a doctor within. What can be done to lighten the mood? Mars says: party like crazy, go to concerts, sing and feast! Chiron recommends embracing all the colors of your crystal, knowing how important is your ray of light in this spectrum. Leave nothing of yourself behind in the cold.
There’s a strong suggestion of surprise in this chart as Uranus, the Wild One shakes Sun and Moon with fiery energy. The Sabian Symbol for the position of Uranus is Attunement to cosmic order. ‘Listen to Your Inner Voice!’ he says from his perch in Aries. Look into the crystal, a reminder of all the frequencies of colors which must go into a ray of pure white light. To hear the Inner Voice, we have to trust our own light, our own music!
Venus and Neptune are in a harmonious trine of Water signs. They play the background music for this Sun Moon dance. What will the entry of the Moon into Cancer (more Water), mean for the planets of love? Perhaps Venus and Neptune will tune us to the cosmic order. Cosmic music, like the light of the crystal, requires each vibration of sound.
A musical theme seems right for a full Moon at the season when we sing or hear music the most. The Sabian Symbol for Uranus continues with the theme of ‘cosmic attunement.’ ‘If you are ready to enter into new possibilities of action, you must also learn the harmonic principles in operation! The Music of the Spheres.’ All we are asked to do is to stop a moment to feel the Sun’s journey and the full Moon’s sweet voice!
The celebration of the journey of the Sun and Moon, gives depth and comfort to every person, no matter who they are, where they live. Each voice in praise of the Earth and Sky are more powerful than all the forces of destruction and despair! The bird of this season is the Wren, smallest of all, with the sweetest note! The old song says: ‘Who sees the Wren sees God.’ Our song is never too small to move hearts and to brighten the dark season.
Posted in Alchemy, Ancestors, astrology, Dreams, Druids, Druidry, Neptune, New Moon in Sagittarius 2018, Poetry, Sabian Symbols, Transformation on December 5, 2018| 1 Comment »
photo: Sarah Fuhro
This might be the New Moon of ‘the Seer.’ A Seer, a visionary, a psychic describes a scene for us. She must state clearly what she sees, even if it is only a partial view of a situation, a glimpse through a key hole.
If we take a moment for a new Moon ritual over the next few days, we may feel that potential for something new, even unexpected in our body. The message might appear in our hips, for that is the part of the body, which is ‘ruled’ by Sagittarius. But it might speak to us through some other channel completely. I wonder if we listen to these messages, could we avoid the louder, more insistent voice of illness and discomfort in our body.
photo: Bruce Lhuillier
Once more, we are at a moment of new beginning, a black Moon seed ready to be planted in the dark earth, with hopes for a harvest of …..what? Maybe the rest of the chart for this tender passage into new territory will have give a clue as to what is the potential for sprout and harvest. An astrology chart can be a theatrical moment, when a group of players (planets) are aligned to interact in various dramatic ways. Let’s see if we can make out what happens on the cosmic and earthly stage, and how it is reflected in our personal lives.
The Sun has now traveled the first half of his journey through the constellation of Sagittarius. Sagittarius is associated with a kind of joyous idealism, an enthusiasm for philosophy and travel and partying. The energy of this sign is not blocked unless the ideals become a stick to hit other people. Sagittarius is both very enthusiastic about other cultures, and religions, or the same energy can be equally fanatical and intolerant of differences.
photo: Bruce Lhuillier
At the moment of the new Moon, Jupiter, the king of Sagittarius is in close connection to the Sun and Moon. The Symbol for the degree where Jupiter is located speaks of unexpected emotions: ‘CUPID KNOCKS AT THE DOOR OF A HUMAN HEART. KEYNOTE: A stirring-up of individual longings for romantic love. Emotional rebirth. Sagittarius is an archer with an upraised bow, who shoots at the stars. Cupid is a child of Venus who creates mischief, or ’emotional rebirth,’ with his arrows, which do not respect the rules of society. Cupid’s arrows break the grip of the mental process, and open the heart.
photo: Bruce Lhuillier
And speaking of action. We have a very interesting pair in the wings. They may not be immediately visible to us as we take a moment for a new Moon ritual, but they will be strongly felt. Mars, the warrior and Neptune the mystic are in perfect conjunction with a strong (square) relationship to the Sun and Moon. Mars is full of energy and fury, but in watery Pisces and conjunct the ruler of Pisces, Neptune, he may not be able to focus his passion. Neptune never can be seen head on. He is a dream figure, without a clear strategy, yet he can sink our ship or keep us afloat in the sea of our emotions.
photo: Bruce Lhuillier
The theme of elements in Fire and Water can make a beautiful melange, a poem, an inspired piece of music or art. Or it can all escape in steam. We call upon earthy Saturn in Capricorn to ground it in form. He promises us: AN ANGEL CARRYING A HARP. The revelation of the spiritual meaning and purpose at the core of any life situation. ATTUNEMENT. Creativity, is the essence of this Moon moment.
photo: Bruce Lhuillier
Sarah Fuhro Star-Flower Alchemy 