Wesak festivals etc--Alison Rae update
Wesak Portal
The Aries New Moon on April 5 seeds the awakening consciousness of the first Wesak Full Moon two weeks later. A cardinal sign, Aries is initiating and assertive. This is a perfect time for a big new beginning.
Meanwhile, Pluto, the Transformer, makes an about-face in early April, moving from grounded Capricorn to the higher cosmic vibrations of Sagittarius, and back, in a retrograde transit that lasts five months.
This year we have two Full Moons in the sign of Scorpio, which means, essentially, two Wesak Moons. Something magical is afoot. With two Full Moons in the same sign, the energy and field of impact are greatly magnified.
The late Torkum Saraydarian explained the "double-moon" effect this way: "The first full moon challenges our personality qualities. The second full moon challenges our soul qualities. The period in between can be a tremendously rich period of growth, expansion, healing and turning our life around to become more purposeful and soul directed."
Now layer in Pluto's retrograde motion during this time, and we have a supreme opportunity to uproot longstanding karmic patterns and accelerate our transformation into self-realized divine beings. Pluto, ruler of Scorpio, plays a starring role, ratcheting up the cosmic energy to peak intensity.
Pluto Retrograde - April 2-September 8
This is the last hurrah in Pluto's historic passage back and forth across the Galactic Center. The journey began in December 2006 when Pluto aligned with the Galactic Center at 27 degrees Sagittarius and continued in 2007 with two more exact conjunctions. Although Pluto made an entree into Capricorn earlier this year, he's about to station retrograde and travel "backward" (from our vantage point on Earth) into late Sagittarius, very close to the degree of the Galactic Center, before turning direct again and moving fully into Capricorn for the next 15 years.
When the Lord of the Underworld aligns with the massive star- and planet-making black hole at the center of the Milky Way, changes are deep, fast, furious and long-lasting. It may not feel like it, but all Heaven in breaking loose on Earth. During this retrograde phase, we have another chance for Divine Love to emerge as the dark recesses of the individual and collective psyche are purged of illusion - the self-limiting thoughts, beliefs, programs and addictions that have no place in an enlightened future.
Aries New Moon - April 5/6 - 8:55 PM PDT April 5; 11:55 PM EDT April 5; 4:55 AM GMT April 6
A new lunar cycle begins when the Sun and Moon meet in Aries for a fiery initiation. Venus joins the Sun-Moon conjunction, and there's no holding back. This New Moon is filled with creativity, love, passion, and an urge to break free. All new moons are endings and new beginnings. In Aries, this alignment is like a cosmic sling shot, catapulting us forward in new and exciting directions. Enjoy a childlike perspective. Dance. Play. See the world with new eyes. Watch out for emotional flare-ups and angry outbursts. Make love, not war.
Scorpio/Taurus Full Moon #1 - April 20 - 3:25 AM PDT; 6:25 AM EDT; 11:25 AM GMT
Scorpio/Taurus Full Moon #2 - May 19/20 - 7:11 PM PDT May 19; 10:11 PM EDT May 19; 3:11 AM GMT May 20
On April 20, a Full Moon occurs in the first degree of Scorpio. The second Wesak Moon happens 29 days later, in the last degree of Scorpio. Life as we know it could completely turn around somewhere between Point A and Point B. In the relentlessly transformative sign of Scorpio, the Moon's rays dig deep to illuminate what's been held in the subconscious, both individually and collectively.
In Tibetan Buddhism, Wesak celebrates the birth, death and enlightenment of the Buddha. Clearly, Tibet will be in the world spotlight at this lunation, as Buddhists and many others around the world celebrate the lunar holy day. In the esoteric teachings rooted in Buddhist and Vedic traditions, Wesak Festival is the second of the three great spring lunar festivals, a focal point for humanity to receive the cosmic energies of enlightenment.
Wesak is traditionally a time for planetary servers around the world to gather in meditation, creating a vessel to receive the powerful spiritual energies directed to Earth through the gateway of Shambala. As the time draws near, we'll share ideas for observing the Wesak Moon with ritual, prayer and meditation.
To read more about galactic alignments, eclipses, solstices, equinoxes and other celestial happenings from previous issues of Cosmic Time, visit the archives at this link: http://www.StarPriestess.com/newsletter.html#archives and the special Astro Preview Issue for 2008 and Beyond at this link: http://www.StarPriestess.com/cosmic_time_preview.html
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Sacred Circle
Intuitive Astrology Telecourse
April 3-June 19, 2008
Early registration extended
"This is not just an astrology class, it is a circle of people joining together to grow and help the world change." - Joan Manning
If you've been wanting to deepen your knowledge and intuitive understanding of astrology, here's your chance. We'll begin a new course in Intuitive Astrology as the Sun and Moon meet in Aries in early April.
Wesak is a focal point of the spring telecourse. In addition to our study of the fundamentals of astrology, we'll create a ritual observance of this powerful moment for change in a troubled world.
This introductory course is designed for holistic practitioners, students and others interested in this ancient wisdom tradition. No previous knowledge of astrology is necessary. We'll focus on the dance of the stars and planets through the lens of astrology, with a particular emphasis on natal chart interpretation and planetary transits.
The 12-week teleclass is timed with key celestial alignments this spring. The course begins April 3 and includes:
- Activating your Personal Wisdom Codes for Astrology
- The Heart and Soul of Astrology – Signs, Planets and Houses
- Creating and Reading Astrology Charts
- Interpreting the Natal Chart
- Attuning to the Cycles of Earth, Sun, Moon, Mars and Venus
- Tracking Outer Planet Cycles
- Determining Divine Timing for Major Life Path Decisions
- Shamanic Experience of the Wesak Full Moon, Beltane Gateway and Summer Solstice
Early registration will be extended this week for Cosmic Time subscribers, a savings of $25. Details are posted at this link:
http://www.StarPriestess.com/events.html
I look forward to sharing with you this natural, shamanic approach to astrology during this powerful time.
"I love how this class is being taught. The presentation of the context of astrology in the times we are living in is fascinating. It makes it so real in terms of personal everyday life, current world events, our emotional states, and the evolution of human consciousness. It has been a very fun class – lots of laughter and sharing." - Glory Wipfli
Personal Sessions
Individual phone consultations are also available. These include Life Path Consultations, Astro-Shamanism, and Lightbody Activation sessions. For details and rates, please visit this link:
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In Cosmic Time, Allison Rae explores cycles of time, our relationship to the cosmos and what's to come as the evolution of consciousness accelerates on Earth. A gifted natural clairvoyant and passionate teacher, Allison offers individual consultations and training by phone, and workshops, retreats and sacred sites journeys in the Western U.S. Visit her web site for more information. Allison offers individual consultations and training by phone, and workshops, retreats and sacred sites journeys. Visit http://www.StarPriestess.com for more information.
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