Compassion is the response to the suffering of others that motivates a desire to help. Compassion is really the act of going out of your way to help physical, spiritual, or emotional hurts or pains of another. Compassion is often regarded as having an emotional aspect to it, though when based on cerebral notions such as fairness, justice and interdependence, it may be considered rational in nature and its application understood as an activity based on sound judgment. There is also an … [Read more...]
Mercury Retrograde, May 18 – June 11
May 18, 2015 by
How to survive three weeks of communication and technology breakdowns, without having a nervous breakdown. Ever have a week when nobody understands you? Your cell phone erases itself, people argue over nonsense, traffic sucks, and your computer crashes as you’re typing the last sentence of your Great American Novel. Flights are delayed or cancelled, or you forget your passport at home on the way to Mexico. Plans change without warning and your friends stand you up. Even if you’re already a … [Read more...]
Mercury Retrograde’s DO’s and DON’TS, Jan 21 – Feb 11
January 21, 2015 by
Three or four times a year, Mercury passes the earth in its orbit. As it rounds the bend, Mercury slows down and appears to stop, or station, and spin backward — otherwise known as retrograde. Of course, it really ISN'T moving backward, but much like two trains or cars passing each other, this creates the optical illusion that Mercury, is in this case, going backward. In astrology, Mercury rules communication, travel, and technology — so all of these areas go haywire for about three weeks, … [Read more...]
MERCURY RETROGRADE PERIODS 2015
January 2, 2015 by
During this time Mercury, appears to be going backward and indeed it moves through an Astrological sign backward. Since Mercury rules communication, mental activity and traveling we should be more careful to check details and have patience with communication devices going haywire. Often all of our communications and projects seem delayed by circumstance or confusion. Maybe leave extra time to get where you are going as well. Mercury rules the mind, mental processes and all forms of … [Read more...]
Mercury Retrograde Shadow until July 16, 2014
July 9, 2014 by
What is Mercury Retrograde? Three, and sometimes four, times a year, the planet Mercury appears to be moving backwards in the sky for a period of approximately 3 weeks. "Appears" is the key word here, because, technically speaking, no planet actually moves backwards in their orbits around the Sun. In fact, they don't even slow down. Retrograde-station-direct cycles are essentially illusions that result from our point of view from Earth, simply because the Earth is also orbiting the Sun … [Read more...]
Mercury goes Direct Today ~ Woo! Hoo!
July 1, 2014 by
After more than three weeks of mis-communication and misunderstandings, Mercury will finally resume its direct motion at 8:50 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Hooray! Hopefully you survived this transit and saw the positive side of things. Many have been saying, whew, what a rough ride this one has been! There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it is not an oncoming train, it truly is the light of day. You see it has not been solely the effect of Mercury retrograde that … [Read more...]
Big Fat Kiss For Gemini (And Maybe You As Well)
May 23, 2013 by
You know those periods where things just seem to go your way? It's like you have an angel on your shoulder or some kind of protection. You hit a lucky streak and you know it. Venus, Mercury and Jupiter will be conjunct in the late degrees of Gemini for the rest of the month. When the two benefic planets (Venus and Jupiter) conjoin, there are kisses out there, just waiting to land on the cheeks of some of us. People with planets in the late degrees of Gemini will have good … [Read more...]
Mercury Direct Tomorrow – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road!
March 16, 2013 by
Gemini and Virgo rejoice as their ruling planet, Mercury turns direct on Sunday. With the stellium in Pisces, Virgo has been swirling and knocked around for weeks. The sooner their ruler can get the hell out of Pisces the better! Gemini is also looking good tomorrow. The Moon is conjunct Jupiter in their sign, so seize the day! For everyone else, this is your green light to shop and sign things, but I doubt many rush right out to do so. Clarity (Mercury) may not be here is exactly … [Read more...]
Elsa, ‘malaise turn to action’
March 12, 2013 by
We've had a large stellium of planets in Pisces over the last month. One by one these bodies are leaving Pisces for Aries. You can expect to see 'malaise turn to action' , as this shift occurs! Mars -> Aries - March 12th Sun -> Aries - March 20th Venus -> Aries - March 21th Separate but related, Mercury turns direct on Sunday, March 17th. You can see what's happening here. It's like starting a sequence to launch a missile. A race car is only going to stay idle for … [Read more...]
Elsa – Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Chiron, Neptune all in one sign, PISCES!
March 7, 2013 by
Feel The Love...Then Take Off Like A Rocket! This is our last fishy, swishy week. It peaks under the new moon on Monday at which point we'll have the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Chiron and Neptune all in one sign - PISCES! Talk about grace! If you do nothing else, this week, give someone, somewhere, a pass. Offer your forgiveness. Show benevolence. Let the love (Venus) and compassion (Pisces) you feel (Moon) be seen (Sun) and communicated (Mercury). There is a huge shift that … [Read more...]
Elsa P: January 17, 2013 – Becoming Cheerful
January 17, 2013 by
The Stellium in Capricorn that has dominated the last couple of weeks will break up as we head into the weekend. You can expect things and people to 'lighten up'. :) Note that while Mercury and the Sun will leave Capricorn for Aquarius by Saturday, both signs are Saturn ruled. This means Saturn in Scorpio themes will continue to be emphasized. In short, you can be called out publicly for what you do privately and this goes for good or ill. You may also be called out by your … [Read more...]
The New Moon in Capricorn, Jan 13, 2012
January 10, 2013 by
The New Moon in Capricorn has a lot of company! The Sun and Moon meet at 21 degrees Capricorn, joining Venus, Mercury and Pluto in the sign. Mars is in Aquarius, the other Saturn-ruled sign, so the emphasis on Saturn here is off the charts. (see Transit Watch – Stellium in Capricorn). There is tremendous focus on Saturn / Capricorn energy in January, 2013. Mercury and Mars will be hard aspect to Saturn, but we’ll also have a large stellium in Capricorn for roughly 10 days between the 9th … [Read more...]
Elsa P, November 15 – Navigating A Tricky, Demanding Week
November 15, 2012 by
Thursday is a quirky day of opportunity. Mars and the Moon are in Sagittarius, with Jupiter involved. This will incline people to take risks, with higher than usual odds they land on their feet. Simultaneously, Uranus in Aries is inconjunct Saturn in Scorpio impelling people to free themselves from psychological burden. These energies combined will embolden people to push forward. Friday, the Moon enters Capricorn. Some will land hard, but most will find the fortitude to stay their course, … [Read more...]
Elsa P. – Solar Eclipse In Scorpio, Persnickety Anger and a Sea Of Lies
November 8, 2012 by
There are two things to keep an eye on over the next seven days. First, Neptune turns direct on Saturday as it squares Mercury in retrograde. Second, we have Saturday's solar eclipse in Scorpio to look at. These events will dominate the week. Eclipses scare people. They're sexy, especially when they take place in Scorpio. The Sun and Moon receive no hard aspects, so while the eclipse is potent, it's also clean. The house in your chart where the eclipse lands will be infused with pure, … [Read more...]
