Astrology - US Outlook March - June 2018 Aries Ingress USA Part 1

Well we are now at the end of a challenging ingress and one can see a lot of the issues that Saturn on the Sun has indicated with our nation's chart.. all the indictments and latest subpoena for some of the president's business communications.

The Spring Equinox - A New Chart Begins

But as of, Tuesday, March 20 at 9:16 am PT / 12:16 pm ET, we begin resonating to a new ingress chart. This Aries Ingress immediately signals challenges and opportunity. So let us begin where most mundane astrologer begin - on the angles.

Neptune - A Spiritual Intervention

Immediately we notice that Neptune in Pisces at 14 degree 37 minutes is the most elevated planet deposited in the 10th house at the Midheaven. It rose before the Sun and thus is followed first by Chiron, then the Sun and then Mercury and Venus conjunct in Aries. So immediately we see what will be in the public eye for the next 90 days.

Illusions, gas-lighting, misleading images, false leads or false stories are negative side of Neptune's signature. But this is also a statement for the creative intuitive, spiritually directed individuals to be seen leading the way. I see this as a sign of Spiritual Intervention where by those who will allow Neptune to resonate its highest vibrations during this period, will help move us through the illusion to see or find truth.

So Neptune immediately signals we will be tested to see clearly, to check our sight, and to see the big picture. Where is all of this upheaval taking us and will we ..those who seek truth and justice..take action to help it manifest. Action may be physically being seen and heard, as well as spiritually thought our thoughts and focus on a vision of clarity, integrity and truth.

Neptune is at a midpoint between the South Node in Aquarius in the 8th house and the Venus/Mercury Conjunction in Aries in the 10th house. This indicates that the issues of our karmic history of agreements with international partners, our sharing of resources, legal contracts, import/export and our international community of brotherhood is in the public discussion, as well as the aggressive talk of war and weapons. But the discussion must come through Neptune.. so where is the truth in these matters? How do we find it, Can we learn to listen to the guidance that comes from within instead of rationalizing or ignoring what we see and accepting or believing what we are fed through media. This is a big test and prominently displayed here. This discussion of warfare may certainly include language or social media warfare as we consider Venus and Mercury in their aggressive forms. It appears we will be wrangling with our international partners and ourselves on how to put a legal lock on truth.

Chiron - A Cyber Warfare Wound

Chiron is at 28 degrees in Pisces, the next most elevated being. It is prominently placed exposing where we have been most wounded, the issues of truth, emotions, clarity, integrity, self-sabotage, lack of conviction and strength. It is in a frictional aspect to Uranus in Aries and may activate a discontent in wishing to throw off the past and suddenly attack whatever is in front of us. In this case it would not be internal but international. Those in major organizations which may include immigrants or people of specific religions. It could also accuse the UN or other international organizations like World Trade (WHO) or NAFTA. All possible with these aspects. Unfortunately to do so would simply increase our illusions instead of solving the wound.

President Trump & Scheat

Mars Out of Bounds

The Sun in mundane charts always represents the ruler, president, prime minister or leader of the nation or location within which the chart has been set. In this case it would be the US president. Here the Sun (Aries ingress so it is at 000 Aries) is in direct challenge to Mars which is the actual ruler of Aries and is deposited on the angle - 7th house cusp. Mars is in Capricorn, it is deposited at the end of the 6th house.
This is powerful for so many reasons. First Mars over-rides the Sun since it rules the sign the Sun is in. Mars is deposited in a house with Scorpio, the sign it also rules on the cusp of this house, which we call in rulership by accident. And lastly, but most importantly by declination, Mars is out of bounds. So Mars has all the power, it is threatening the 7th house cusp - the house of enemies, it is late in the house of the military, and it is directly challenging the president who is emotionally drowning (The Sun in the Aries ingress at this time in history is conjunct the fixed star Scheat - the star of drowning)

Possible War on the Horizon

These aspects make for a combination that may likely lead us into a new war before this period ends. When Mars is out of bounds, people do radical, unconscious things. They take actions that they may not think through. They do not consider all the consequences of these actions. Under these conditions, war would be the very worst choice.

Mars only goes out of bounds about three times each year and rarely is active in an ingress chart. It takes a highly grounded leader to remain in control under its influence. Mars was out of bounds in the 2001 Cancer Ingress when the twin towers came down, it was active in the 2001 Libra Ingress when we entered Afghanistan, and it was active in the 2003 Aries Ingress when we entered Iraq.

It was active in one ingress chart during Obama's entire presidency and I did not get a chance to run down if it was the year he escalated the troops in Afghanistan. I will check that in the next day or so and rewrite this section when I get the info down.

At any rate, this is not the best time for us to have an out of bounds Mars in our ingress chart. It bodes to a new war.

But please remember we are raising consciousness on this planet. Neptune offers the possibility of Spiritual Intervention and let us look at the Moon and Saturn.

The People Are Organized To Resist War

The Moon always represents the people of the nation. In this chart it is in Taurus at 8 degrees 35 minutes in the 11th house of organizations. This suggests the people of the nation may be organized into large groups. The Moon make direct positive or soft contact to Saturn in rulership in Capricorn at 8 degrees 29 minutes on the angle inside the 7th house. This is also a powerful combination. It indicates organization and restraint. The people do not want to go to war, they value restraint, organization, the rule of law, their lives and their money. They are organized and open to making laws or using diplomacy instead of war and they are organized and will take action. They do this early on in this ingress, so they should be ready for anything the president does.

With these statements you can see there is a real test of the power of the people versus the power of the president. It is interested that the ingress does not show animosity toward the president but instead opportunity for action by the people to be heard through legal actions.

The Sun (president) and the Moon (the people) are not speaking in this ingress though as it progresses we identify the days when they will speak and when they will agree or disagree, but it is outside the scope of this short piece.

Three Important Fixed Stars
Scheat - Hamal - Facies

Three other notes regarding the fixed stars resonating in this ingress.

The Sun is conjunct Scheat and thus we see the president is under emotional stress, he is drowning emotionally.

The Moon is conjunct Hamal, indicating the people of the nation are determined and will not back down.

Saturn is conjunct Facies, indicating the law (likely the Special Counsel or the Department of Justice) has fixed its target and will not release but will hit the bullseye.

The hour is late so I head to sleep, but I have another ingress I feel is important to review, that Pyongyang, North Korea to see how this configuration will affect that nation. So that will be part two. If you have questions about this ingress..things I have not spoken about.. as there are many.. write to me here or on my facebook page and I will come back and address them for you.

Envision Wisdom For All Our Leaders

Please keep the vision of peace, despite this ingress.. pray that light and wisdom will flow through our land and that all those who lead or govern will be open to receive guidance for the highest good for all the beings on this planet and also for our dear sweet Mother Earth.

Michele Avanti CAP is a metaphysician, an ISAR certified astrology professional, accredited fixed star astrologer, award winning author and professional artist. She has taught metaphysics since 1972 and astrology since 1993. Her articles, interviews and feature stories have been published in many magazines and newspapers since 1985. Michele has been a guest or host on over five thousand radio shows.

Saturn in Capricorn To Join Pluto - Awaiting The New Year

Awaiting 2018

Now we are in the tunnel, the dark night of soul as we turn the corner to a whole new year of life. A year that begins a more intense journey into Capricorn as Saturn moves toward Pluto and will join Pluto in January of 2020 and later that year, in November we will see Saturn, Pluto & Jupiter within 4 degrees, all in Capricorn. This is a time to ponder all that Capricorn brings to the table of our world and your life. The little pig who built the house of bricks, built a Capricorn home. To build one, we must be organized, disciplined and then work hard to create a structure of quality that will last for a long time. When Creator made our bodies, It gave Capricorn and Saturn the job of skin and bones, the job of both basic skeletal structure and the covering of skin to protect it. Additionally Saturn relates to your Dad, as well as all older people and people in positions of authority from principle to judge. Finally Saturn also will indicate the absence of things in your life and where you will work the hardest to achieve. So you can see that Saturn plays a very big role in our lives. While it is in its rulership we must consider all of these things and once it begins its contact with Pluto, we must be ready to transform all of them. Restructure them or tear them down completely and rebuild. Jupiter indicates we will rebuild them bigger and with an expanded view, perhaps more spiritually, worldly or with greater wisdom. Hopefully I have given you much to ponder as you experience the tunnel to the New Year. It is now that we make resolutions which require discipline as this is Capricorn's influence. Take time to let your heart tell you the path to walk in 2018. Ponder the issues and release all that holds you back. Bless all the times someone was not there for you and left you to do all the work yourself. For in doing so you can revel in the qualities you have developed as a result of being left to handle things alone. You are an amazing being - all that you have been through has caused you to be this incredible being.So take time to love yourself and recognize how the adversities in your life have made you the strong resilient being you are. Now is the time to congratulate and celebrate you. Where you feel you fell short, remember that is a lesson to use now to make change. Do not stop at the old shortcoming and wallow, grab it like a lasso and gallop on to catch the next experience, wrangle it and make it work with all the knowledge you now have. You can do this. You are an awesome being, limitless and magnificent and all the power of Angels & Creator are here to hail you, guide and help you as you go beyond anything you ever dreamed possible. Now is the time to build your Eiffel Tower to the stars and recognize the Divine in You.

Not Mercury Retrograde but.. Jupiter Stationing...

Does it feel like a Mercury Retrograde to you? 

Have you been having some scheduling issues, confusion with directions, misunderstandings or stressful revamping in your networks, internet, travel, legal or higher learning situations? 

No it is not Mercury that is the issue. Jupiter is stationing direct and as it does this, it is in quincunx contact with Neptune.

This aspect causes, stress, and malfunction, misunderstandings, confusion, reassessments and the like. How it directly affects you depends on where these are located in your chart, what houses they rule and what other planets or luminaries they are activating. When will all this clear up... around the 6th of July.. so check your data before taking action now to make certain you have all the info down correctly.. big confusion tends to reign and we must readjust our course, steady the sails and continually keep your eyes on the horizon (your goals) or the confusion could make you give up just before you sight land..

#2017 - Speedway to #Manifestation #numerology

Happy New Year... take time today to realize that this is 2017, a year when your intuition and your thoughts will manifest faster than lightening. This is the most auspicious number for fast change we have experienced since 1917.

But this year has a 20 not a 19 making it enlightened and intuitively driven compared the terrifying endings and new starts of 1917. 

This century is the first century in 1800 years that accelerates the intuitive process. 

This year in this century is the only year of the Star. It is the year where what you think will manifest as quickly as you trust it to be so. 

It is a year that will run by fast and more things will happen, where you say, how did we get here? How did I get here? 

Keeping up with change will be a constant experience for the next 12 months. 

But you can either drive this rocket ship or sit in the back seat. 

Choose now to drive it! 

Your thoughts will drive you forward at an unbelievable fast pace this year. So the key is to take time today to realize what you want to focus on each second of this year. 

Do not allow the propaganda machines of media, social networks, internet driven agents, moles and whistleblowers disturb your personal process. 

There will be no year like this one again till 20017. It is a gift not to be squandered. It is imperative that you stop participating in fear driven creations. Participating in fear this year will help manifest what you fear.

So strap on your seat belt and set your schedule for a new mind set. 

Focus on the good in your world and the good you want to see in this world. 

Focus on love, peace, creative, cooperative, out of the box solutions for every issue that annoys you and our Mother Earth. 

We can achieve miracles with the numerology of 2017! This year offers ammunition of personal power to manifest whatever your mind focuses on. 

Please join me in focussing on 

LoVe, PeaCe, JOY, 

Abundance, COOperation & 

Healthy Beings on A Healthy Planet!

xxxoooo

Michele 

Tarot Learning vs Psychic Abilities Metaphysical Questions

 Do you have a question? 


How to activate psychic abilities.

What is my purpose in life?
What happens after death?
Is this a spiritual gift or karmic connection?
What zodiac sign is best for me?
What happens when a pet dies?

I have been trained since birth by Spiritual Masters. They have trained me in the Spiritual Laws and I have helped thousands of people find answers to their questions by shifting their perspective. When you learn to see the world through the lens of soul, you will detach and find peace.

So email your questions or message them to me through facebook: astrologyandmore (@) gmail.com or
https://www.facebook.com/mavanti  and I will anonymously post them here with answers for you.
I am collecting these for a new book I am writing, so while I am helping you, I will also be able to help many more people who will read the book

Here is a question I recently received about psychic abilities & the tarot.

Q: Is Tarot reading successful due to the studied format or thru the psychic ability?

A: It is usually a combination of these two things. Everyone is psychic as soul is who we are, not something we own. But because we are in physical vehicles (the human body in our case) we are focused here in the physical plane of consciousness. We of course shift our focus throughout the day and in our sleep. But most humans focus in the three lower planes of consciousness, these being the astral or emotional state, mental or mind state and the higher part of the mental which is known as the causal plane or timeline. 

When we have psychic moments, our consciousness shifts to one of these levels and thus we can have what is known as a psychic moment. When we shift to the causal we may see the future. When we shift in the astral, we scan energy patterns and learn all kinds of information about someone or perhaps find ourselves connecting with individuals who are no longer in the physical form. We all have these "psychic" moments. 

But when we take time to learn the tarot, which are cards that actually synthesize pages of an ancient book of wisdom, we learn how to trust and open and thus our psychic nature is enhanced. 

It all comes down to trust and trust is something we earn as we experience. So a good teacher will help you learn and as you learn, what you discover is not just the meaning of cards, but of the basis of the creation of this plane of consciousness and all the levels that are part of it. As you learn these things and work with the cards, you learn to open to knowledge that may seem to come from nowhere. Instead of from the subconscious, you learn access the super conscious and to trust it. This is the key to all psychic development. To trust what you hear and follow a path to see its logic or truth in the physical. The more you see the truth in what you are being told, the more you learn to trust it. 

The gift of the tarot, is that it has a basis that you can fall back on to check yourself, and to make sure you are understanding what you are receiving. For example, someone calls you and asks, will my husband get the job he just applied for? You may feel a strong yes or no, or you may hear a phone ring and feel a sense of exhilaration, or you may feel sadness.. or hear a voice saying yes.. or so many other instantaneous experiences may come through when the person asks the question or even just before they ask it. But you say nothing, instead you ask Spirit to give you the information through the tarot. There in the card or cards you pull you see the story that confirms exactly what you received before you opened the deck. 

Having this type of experience, builds confidence in your abilities and confirms them. Eventually you will be tested to discern the difference between your mind spewing info and your higher self. For most students this can take two years but when you use the tarot properly, you can learn it very quickly.  

Michele Avanti CAP is a metaphysician, an ISAR certified astrology professional, accredited fixed star astrologer, award winning author and professional artist. She has taught metaphysics since 1972 and astrology since 1993. Her work in the field of art began at a young age selling her first painting while still in high school. Michele holds two BFA degrees in fine art and photographic illustration. She works with clients all over the world as a metaphysical and astrological consultant as well as a ghost writer, book designer and commissioned artist.

Michele has been honored by her peers in many ways including, three awards for best juvenile fiction and visionary fiction for her book, GreeHee The Journey Of Five. She is also past president of the Las Vegas Stargazers, co-founder and vice-president of The Astrology Club of Reno and past president of Northern California Publishers & Authors.

Michele lives in Southern Oregon with her husband, her four dogs, two cats and numerous fish. To contact Michele, email her at: astrologyandmore@gmail.com , or visit her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mavanti  her website:  micheleavanti.com

or for her art: http://michele-avanti.pixels.com/

Glyphosates - Roundup - Autism - MIT Research shows link

Glyphosates... 
you may have heard me 
mention these before, 
you may even know exactly 
what I am talking about.. 

you may have been led to think 
that gluten is the cause 
of so much concern in wheat, 
but it is not the gluten, 
it is the glyphosates.. 



all wheat that is not organic, is desiccated*, 
that means it has been treated 
with Roundup before planting.. 
yes wonderful glyphosate filled roundup...

Now an MIT researcher is telling the truth about 
those glyphosates & their link to autism...

Please do not watch any of this unless you are strong 
and holding a clear vision that knows 
we will find solutions to all of this.

But it is important that you know. 
It is important you take action where you can and 
that you bless all of those involved because 
there are many good people who do not know 
what terrible things they are letting loose on our world.

We must educate everyone so it stops, and 
we must hold a vision that a solution beyond 
what we understand in this moment will be made available.

It is imperative that we each participate because 
we are each part of the light that 
holds the negative forces in balance. 
Stay in the light, 
stay in love and 
let Spirit flow through every part of your being, 
we must together change our world and 
the consciousness that has 
held money above every form of life. 
This must change.

Here is the link to the videos:

"By 2032 Half of All Boys Will be Autistic"

...Dr. Chen was very excited about an 
MIT researcher Stephanie Seneff and 
her findings on Roundup, vaccinations and autism.

She says she must speak out even if she dies 
because its necessary. 
If we continue as we are going now 
by 2032 half of all boys will be autistic.

Watch this interview https://vimeo.com/65914121

More from Seneff: https://youtu.be/a52vAx9HaCI

If you are unfamiliar with Jeffrey Smith, please get acquainted, he has been on the front line of educating people the world over on the poisons of Monsanto's products as well as others that are destroying health of every being on the planet including the elements. 

Ponder this: 
Without water no one will survive.. 
How much poison can we continue to pour into our watersheds 
before Mother Earth can no longer clean it fast enough 
to maintain life as we know it on this planet? 

Learn more - share more - make sure all your
friends and family understand the kind of poison
we are playing with every time we eat
food from unknown sources.

Glyphosate - from Wikipedia is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weeds, especially annual broadleaf weeds and grasses known to compete with commercial crops grown around the globe. It was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E. Franz in 1970.[3] Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the trade name Roundup and Monsanto's last commercially relevant United States patent expired in 2000.

Crop Desiccation  - from Wikipedia

Pre-harvest crop desiccation (also called, siccation) refers to the application of a herbicide to a crop shortly before harvest. Herbicides used include glyphosate, diquat and glufosinate. For potatoes, carfentrazone-ethyl is used. Other desiccants are cyanamide, cinidon-ethyl, and pyraflufen-ethyl.

PAN - Pesticide Action Network North America http://www.panna.org/blog/roundup-cancer-future-food?gclid=Cj0KEQiAyIayBRDo4vjdqJrgxZ0BEiQAhOYCYB5d7nWxB60NHeqNQ6k5qYPG_fJ1pnhuVHrS3NeSrd0aAi3D8P8HAQ

Researcher Reveals Monsanto 

Has Known Since 1981 

That Glyphosate Promotes Cancer

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/07/05/glyphosate-cancer.aspx

There are up to 20 chemicals, 
hormones and antibiotics in milk and 
Monsanto’s glyphosate is toxic to dairy cows

http://www.seattleorganicrestaurants.com/vegan-whole-food/chemicals-antibiotics-in-milk-glyphosate-toxic-to-dairy-cows.php

Astrology Mercury Retrograde May 18 ~ June 11, 2015

 

Are you ready for Mercury Retrograde?

It stations May 18th at 13:09 Gemini at 6:50 pm PT / 9:50 pm ET. And will go direct June 11th at 4:34 Gemini at 3:33 pm PT / 6:33 pm ET.

Have you made sure to service your car, clean your computer, check your phone batteries and carefully review all travel itinerary? Take time to do these things now. This retrograde is in the sign that Mercury rules - Gemini and thus will really create havoc with communications if it activates your chart in any challenging way.

On the other hand if it is activating your chart in a trine or sextile and there are good aspects, you will find it a great time to have negotiations work in your favor. Excellent time to renegotiate contracts. But if you do not know your chart.. take time to learn it.

No matter what you do, this is a period of time to pay extra close attention to what is said. When getting directions, make sure to go over them twice, if signing contracts make sure to have others you trust review them too.. and an attorney if it involves serious investments. Check on things you have looked into purchasing in the past and knowing that it is a retrograde, you may find an amazing deal that will only require you to get what the person tells you in writing.

This is not a time where relying on a verbal agreement or handshake is safe, no matter how many times you have done it in the past. Why? Because people do not hear each other as clearly during retrograde periods, so they tend to result in misunderstandings. Get it in writing.

Who needs to pay closer attention? Anyone with a Sun, Moon or Mercury in Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo, Pisces, Scorpio and Capricorn. That will be most people. But the degrees for direct activations are: 13 degrees and 4 degrees with hits in between those numbers. If you do not know your chart, go to
https://alabe.com/freechart/
there you can make it for free, then you can check.

Michele Avanti, CAP is an ISAR Certified Astrology Professional with over 25 years experience in astrology. She works with clients worldwide by phone or skype. Here areas of expertise include: natal, relationship, relocation, career, timing for love, business, partnership, children, as well as fixed stars and cell salts. Click here to view her services, fees and to set up a session. 
http://astrologyandmore.blogspot.com/p/consultations.html

Here we are between the eclipses.. the energy of Jupiter getting ready to move direct is filling my world... I am already seeing things bloom without my doing more than putting out my hand to welcome them.

Also angels are closer now more than ever in my lifetime. I am wondering if you experiencing this too. Now when I call on one for help. I don't have to wait a minute, they are responding instantly. A barrier that was there before is now dissolved. I feel this is not just for me but for everyone. Have you asked for angelic help lately? What has been your experience?

I am so excited with all that is happening... I pray your world is bursting with Spring, New Beginnings, breakthroughs and all manner of opportunity is opening for you.

The dance of Uranus & Pluto has broken the ground and created new worlds to explore.. cross the bridges that were blocked before and you will find what others call.. Magic. Since today the Moon is in Cancer.. I am headed out to replant all my tomato plants and some flowers.. a perfect moon in a new moon cycle.

hugs to you!

Clear Mercury Retrograde ~ New Moon 29 Aquarius ~ Happy Birthday Pisces!

Mercury Retrograde is Finally Over!

So we have finally cleared Mercury Retrograde! What a ride this one has been. Weather wise it has been horrific all over the country with true Uranian challenges, which of course is the combined work of the Uranus Pluto square. But in terms of internet, computers, phones and communication it has been a mess around here.

Phew, so glad we are clearing and are now in a beautiful new moon period.

New Moon at 29 degrees Aquarius

29 degree Aquarian new moon.. so we are once more being asked to cooperate and get it right internationally. 29 is a critical degree and it indicates we need to finish up something that has been started a while ago. Aquarius is the constellation of this new age.. an age of brotherhood. A time where we must begin to realize that everyone shares the same emotions and needs no matter where they live or what they look like or believe. It is on these human (or humanitarian) grounds that the playing field becomes level and brotherhood and cooperation can take hold. The new moon says look again, try anew, find a new approach.

While all of this may seem an international and planetary consciousness issue, it may also be active in your personal life, so think about your own life and who you have not seen clearly or who you have not given a full chance. Now is the time to view friends and ideas from a new perspective.

Happy Birthday, Pisces! 

My dear dreamers, visionaries, creatives and all too often over sensitives who may feel a need to escape the chaos through every doorway from work and religion to drugs and alcohol. Take heart and be strong, your visions are a gift, your creativity is also a gift, use it, give it out to the world in any form you can and this will release you from the all too often pain of hopelessness you feel in this difficult chaotic and monetary-directed world. Let nature soothe you, get a massage, go to the spa, take a weekend at the beach. Find solace in music and art and allow yourself to heal by releasing your feelings in song, art, and dance. 

Here is an image I created just for you, 

Pisces - Happy Birthday! 

Planting Update

Late Sunday (after 4:28pm PT) is a good time to plant flowers and all plants of beauty. That period goes through Monday evening at 6:57 PT.

Jan 2015 Mercury Retrograde, Tom Brady, Ebola, Charlie Hebdo

The first 2015 Mercury Retrograde is in Aquarius the sign of revolution, change, brotherhood, science, logic, genius, healing, and cooperation.

Most astrologers note that Mercury Retrograde has a shadow which activates about two weeks before and two weeks after it stations, though in individual charts it could take place earlier or later depending on activation of the person's natal and progressed planets and luminaries.

Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius, indicates unexpected finds, discoveries, thoughts we did not realize were valuable. It is a time to rediscover our own genius and the genius in our friends. A time to consider brotherhood and how to make the playing field equal for all without distinction of race, money, religion or any other label. Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius calls us to review what freedom is, what we have fought to free in the past and what is worthy of the fight right now.

Since Uranus the ruler of Aquarius is in the ground breaking sign of Aries while still in a challenging aspect to Pluto, there is no doubt this retrograde will include many headlines and new turns of events that will cause us step into a greater brotherhood (more cooperation) in a variety of ways.

Mercury's retrograde shadow began January 7th, 2015 in most of the Western world with a shocking event in Paris France. the murders at Charlie Hebdo.

With Mercury (the planet of speech) in Aquarius (the sign of freedom) it is not surprising that the issues of Freedom of Expression or Freedom of Speech hit the spotlights under its shadow. But Mercury alone could not activate such a horrific event, it would get the message out and dig up all the old experiences, reasons and self-sabotaging issues, but it acted as a trigger for Uranus (revolution) in Aries (foot soldiers, aggressive warriors) and Pluto (explosions, transformer) in Capricorn (ancient rules, structures, governments, and disciplines) who have been dancing in a square for a long time to launch out of the loaded gun. Here is the chart for January 7th in Paris at 11:30 am, the time reported for the horrific murders.

The power house T-square indicates purpose, karma, transformation and a call to leadership for President Hollande. Hidden behind this explosive powerhouse is the yod between Pluto in Capricorn, Chiron in Pisces and the finger of God points to the Moon in Leo, the people of the nation in the 6th house. This yod says it all. The creatives in the workplace of the nation will bear the karmic burden because they have sabotaged themselves driven by their soul family mission, to press forward the transformation of the government and the ancient structures (religions) that continue to elude and sabotage the people.

Tom Brady & Deflate-gate

As Mercury continued to its actual stationing, the NFL playoffs took place in the United States. On Sunday, January 18th, The New England Patriots led by Tom Brady under the direction of Bill Belichick played in Boston, Massachusetts against the Indianapolis Colts for the opportunity to play in the Super Bowl and this game would surface an issue directly related to Mercury.

Mercury is the planet of quarterbacks, it rules all things that move rapidly such a spinning football. The football is both a message (Mercury is a messenger) between the quarterback and the receiver and also a vehicle used to travel over a space faster than feet can travel.

The Patriots pounded the Colts in a crushing win 45 to 7, but woke up to a controversy the next day. It was revealed that 11 of the 12 footballs used in the game were severely under-inflated thus creating an advantage for the Patriots both in throwing and holding onto the ball.

This has taken place not only as Mercury began to station retrograde but while Pluto & Uranus are still dancing in their challenging square. Uranus is both fame and infamy, while Pluto is destruction & rebirth. Together they are explosive and unpredictable. Mercury will continue to move retrograde and it will activate the Pluto Uranus square on the 26th & 27th, and we may see a few more issues rise to the table at that time.

But what will happen to Tom Brady?

Looking at Brady's chart, it is clear he is not only a super fast quarterback but that he is working through a lifetime with good karma written all over it. He has the marks of a super athelete with the blessings of Betelgeuse, the fixed star of Orion that gives the individual success despite lies or unacceptable activity. (If you have read some of my past entries, you will recall that President George W. Bush has this great star in his chart too.)

Here is Tom Brady's natal (birth) chart.

You can instantly see this man has a love of speed and athletics, (Moon in Aries) and that he has the physical ability to achieve it. The ruler of his physical form is Venus in the ninth house in Cancer sextile to Mercury in Virgo in the 11th, precise detailed intellect sextile to Uranus in Scorpio in the first house which adds speed, sudden unexpected ability to make changes in direction or thought, flashes of insight and an intuitive edge that may seem uncanny to those watching him.

Mars relates to our energy or go power, Tom's is in the Eighth house, which it rules, giving it still more power and it is in the sign of Gemini, the fastest, most agile sign of the zodiac. His Mars is in a trine to Pluto in the twelfth house indicating he is empowered with tranformative balance, part of his past life legacy. This means he is not only fast and agile but has a strong center of balance, not easy to knock over or will seldom lose his footing. All of these aspects lend to his amazing ability as a quarterback.

But is Tom really honest? 

He was born with Neptune in retrograde squaring his Mercury, so he is someone who is challenged by the truth or with lies and what he values. But when he was born the aspect is slightly out of reach and at this point in his life, the progressed Neptune has gone direct so it will not turn him in. He will get away with many indiscretions and most definitely already has. The trine from his Sun to Neptune gives him success, or people who are leaders in his field will open doors for him to resolve the tangles he creates.

So what can we expect to happen to Tom Brady due to Deflate-Gate?

Not much is what I expect. There may be a fine as Saturn moves retrograde through his second house. There is stress for him, but all in all his good karma will carry him through. Times to watch are around April 17th and late August to early September. What I would say to him if he were my client is, "This is a test for you, Tom. Pay attention, don't sabotage your future with underhanded ways. The nodes were active in this incident, that signature indicates you are testing yourself to see if you will step beyond the ways of sabotage from past lives. Getting away with a lie now is only a little carrot to tempt you further and test you. Become honest at every level and you will find greater peace as well."

But even as I say this to Tom, I have no expectations he will listen. I can see issues that will arise this time next year when Saturn activates his Neptune / Mercury aspect while Pluto squares his nodes and Uranus conjoins his South Node bringing something suddenly to the news about a coverup. At that time with Pluto as the nadir (the bottom of his chart) it will be an extremely difficult experience and not so light as this one.

Also key during this retrograde is the Ebola Vaccine

Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius can bring forth a new way through old means that may resolve issues with this strange disease. Yesterday* on January 23rd, it was announced that a new, barely tested vaccine would ship out to Africa next Friday. The fact that this is being done during the Mercury Retrograde tells us it will not be the last. There will be more, but it indicates a positive more cooperative future for humanity, the very lesson that Mercury in Aquarius is helping us to learn.

*http://edition.cnn.com/2015/01/23/health/feat-ebola-vaccine-latest/

Michele Avanti CAP is an ISAR certified astrology professional with over two decades of experience. Michele is past president of the Las Vegas Star Gazers and co-founder of the Astrology Club of Reno. She is also a metaphysican teaching since 1972 with works published since 1985. Michele works with clients worldwide, to make an appointment or learn more: http://astrologyandmore.blogspot.com/p/consultations.html

SATURN - Winter Solstice.. Capricorn, Cardinal Power Point

Saturn Capricorn Winter Solstice Stonehenge, painting by Michele Avanti 
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The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It is one of the four power points of energy for change. 

Astrologically it is when the Sun enters the Cardinal Earth Sign of Capricorn which is ruled by Saturn. 

Saturn is the planet that requires you to get things done. It does no allow procrastination and under hard transit if you have not built the structure, had the discipline or followed the law, it will remove your options and whatever you have tends to fall apart or is taken away. For criminals it is the end of their freedom, for the average procrastinator, they will find they have to start all over again from scratch. 

Saturn also represents the Father and those in positions of authority. It is the government, your boss and whatever patriarch you follow. 

When we do what Saturn asks of us in our charts, whether it is to build a relationship or a career, if we follow a solid discipline when the hard transit hits, we receive the accolade. All Academy Awards can be traced to a Saturn experience in the charts of the winners. 

The story of the three little pigs demonstrates Saturn perfectly. The pig who builds the house of stone or bricks has followed Saturn's call. He has thought it through more clearly, set a plan and followed through. 

Examining Saturn in your chart, you can unravel the majority of your life's lessons and come to a much deeper understanding of who you are. 

Saturn rules Capricorn and is the ancient ruler of Aquarius. It is the planet of scientists, administrators, ceos, inventors, cold weather athletes and technology specialists.

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First Mercury Retrograde of 2014 Activates Mutable & Fixed Signs - 3 Pisces to 18 Aquarius

Mercury stationed retrograde last Thursday, Feb 6th, at 3 Pisces. This may have caused some issues or return contacts for anyone who has a planet or luminary between 0 and 4 degrees of Pisces, Gemini, Virgo or Sagittarius; as well as anyone with planets or luminaries between 28 - 29 degrees of the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo or Scorpio. Mercury will activate fixed signs going back to 18 degrees, when it finally stations on Direct again on February 28th.

So what can you expect?

That will depend on the placement in your chart of the planets or luminaries that are activated. It can bring back old loves, or can give you the courage to walk away again. Could bring you old money, or old money issues. Could also give you an opportunity to return to an old job or to an old dream you had forgotten.

Mercury brings old things out of the closet and puts them back in front of you during this time.

Most people only think of Mercury Retrograde as causing communication problems or breakdowns of communication or travel equipment. Well these things are true but even in these matters, it is bringing you back to something you did before and may have ignored. You know, that sound your car was making that you just overlooked, or your refrigerator or washing machine, computer or cell phone.

Mercury requires you to take another look at things you put aside or left behind, or just plain refused to question or think about.

When it goes retrograde and activates something in your chart, that issue, activity, idea, or person suddenly reappears in your life and it is time to work it out, take action to dive in or let go.

Here is a letter I recently received from a client asking me about Mercury Retrograde:

Is it alright to talk to a former boss about transferring back to his Department during a Mercury retrograde.  I resigned from his Department several years ago and it was during a Mercury retrograde.

I had planned to talk to him next week.  But now I'm reconsidering due to Mercury.  The only reason I would go ahead with it is because I left there when Mercury was retrograde. However, on my first day of employment, Mercury was direct.

Here is my response:

It is not only all right, but the perfect time. When we resign or even if we are fired under a mercury retrograde, it indicates that the connection and job are not over. You will come back to it, reconsider it and most likely work together again. 

The key is to be very clear in all your statements and especially if you are signing any agreements. Make certain to get a job description in writing and do not assume anything about anything in writing. What it says is what it means. 

So if it includes something that was part of a job description in the past but that you never did do for whatever reason, do not assume it will be the same as before.

Get everything you want in writing now. Pay scale, raise incentives, annual increases, etc. because you can fall back on this contract. Verbal agreements will not be solid because the Mercury issues cause people not to remember what was said.

These are the keys to remember if you are taking on something new or renewing anything during Mercury Retrograde, GET IT IN WRITING AND MAKE SURE YOU GET IT DOWN THE WAY YOU WANT IT!

When we first moved into this house, I knew I wanted to change the counters in our kitchen, so I began to research the costs and hoped to get a good deal at some point. A few years pasted and I was at a Home Depot waiting in line during a Mercury Retrograde. I noticed that the counter-tops I wanted were on sale. I wondered if the price actually included the cost of removing the old counters because if it did, it would be a really excellent buy. I asked the woman in that department and she automatically said, "Yes." I knew it was Mercury Retrograde and I said, "Can you write that on my contract?" She said, "Yes." So I made the purchase.

A week later when the man arrived to do the counters, I said to him, "You going to remove the old counters, aren't you?" He slowly turned around and said to me, "Yes, for you I am going to, but we never do that. It's an extra charge, but you have it in the contract."

This is an example of how knowing that Mercury is retrograde, can be used to your advantage.

Sign away if you have what you want in writing and you will get it. But if you are not paying attention (as the women selling the counters did - she did not check before agreeing to write what I wanted in) then you give yourself a challenge.

Mercury is the planet of communication and when you understand this, you will realize communication failures can cause terrible problems. Here is a short list for you to consider:

Reservations - from airlines to weddings - all reservations are a form of communication.
Contracts - Leases to mortgages and loans.
Directions - Phone, computer, gps, even maps can be wrong!
Doctors evaluations, recommendations or medical instructions
Work related verbal directives
Promises
Airplane Control Towers
Dispatchers - police, truckers, postal, emergency, medical.

To make life run more smoothly pay attention to Mercury's three Retrograde periods each year, take time to note how they activate your personal chart and you will not only avoid problems, but you can find ways to make it benefit your life.

In 2014 Mercury Stations:

Retrograde: 
February 6th at 3 Pisces20 at: 1:43 pm PT / 4:43 pm ET /
Direct:
February 28th at 18 Aquarius10 at: 6:00 am PT / 9:00 am ET

Retrograde:
June 7th at 3Cancer10 at:  4:57 am PT / 7:57 am ET
Direct: 
July 1 at 24Gemini23 at: 5:50 am PT / 8:50 am ET

Retrograde:
October 4th at 2Scorpio19 at: 10:02 am PT / 1:02 pm ET
Direct: 
October 25th at 16Libra46 at: 12:17 pm PT / 3:17 pm ET

Michele Avanti has been teaching metaphysics since 1972. She is a metaphysical minister, an ISAR certified astrologer, an accredited Fixed Star Analyst, an EFT, emotional freedom technique professional and an energy mover. Michele mentors clients through individual consultations. For more information, visit: http://astrologyandmore.blogspot.com/p/consultations.html