Planetarily Speaking with Amy J Volkers
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PlanetarilySpeaking - Astrology Blog of Amy J Volkers

Moon's in Capricorn, Venus previewing her retrograde.... $33 Thursdays & more

The Moon entered Capricorn at 8:25AM EST today (2/19/09) and the Sun entered Pisces yesterday (2/18/09) at 7:47AM EST - if you're getting my Twitter updates you already knew that    And if you're not getting them, then go to www.twitter.com/AstroInsights  and sign up to follow-  you can do this on the web and check with your computer, or on your cell phone.  I post 'what's going on' frequently on Twitter so you're missing the updates, special announcements and offers....like the one I just posted this morning.  The Moon in Capricorn is a 'get serious' couple of days and Capricorn wants to get to the point and make the most of whatever resources are available.  So with that mood, here's info to check out!

Venus is previewing her upcoming retrograde,  we are doing a class on 3/2/09 at The Crystal Garden which will cover the areas each sign is experiencing this cycle, as well as the universal assignments we're being given. If you're not able to join us in person on 3/2/09, digital recording of the class will be available.  In the spirit of Venus preparing for our re-evaluation period, today is the launch of $33 Thursdays  - click the link to get the details, and then let me know if you'd like to schedule one of these sessions!    And since Venus is also relationships, I am also offering a special on the Relationship Forecast Report - click here to get 1 Year of this report for just $45

And while Mercury went direct on 2/1/09, it actually has still been in 'hangover' /shadow period since then.  You might be happy to know that will be wrapping up tomorrow (Fri 2/20), and we'll be moving into new mental territory which could also bring new subjects into the conversations as the retrograde territory has been covered fully by now   

There is plenty of doom and gloom TALK if you are watching the news, or virtually any media, these days.  It could be easy to get swept into the fear and since we've been in that post Mercury shadow that has kept the broken record mode front and center for those who are not consciously deciding what they are going to focus on and speak about.  It can feel like a really bad dream version of the movie Groundhog Day.....OR you can choose to detach from the talking heads whose job it is to fill 24 hours of time with 'stuff'.   Like watching what you put into your body to keep it healthy, it's definitely in our best interest to be as discerning with what we let into our minds and consciousness.  I like to consider that we may be in training for a spiritual marathon to show how to transform and transmute the toxic information and attitudes with the Light /Source. The sooner we remember that we do have choices, and take steps toward what's on our Wish Lists, the better.  If you're spending (a Venus concept) your time, energy and feelings on what you're afraid of, then what kind of return do you expect for your investment?   Venus retrograde is about taking inventory....so you can realize that you are not empty handed!!   If you haven't done a Gratitude Journal lately, this is a great time to start so you can get back to watering your Dreams - not the weeds!

Share your stories here!   If you want to know where these things are happening in YOUR CHART, check out the $33 Thursday link above, and let's look at what's going on so you can make the most of it and work smarter, not harder!!  I look forward to hearing from you!!   Count your blessings!!   **Amy**

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Solar Eclipse in Aquarius in a few hours

In February 2008, we had a Solar Eclipse in Aquarius, and Mercury was retrograde when it happened....and since we are in the same situation now (though Mercury is not in the same place, and the Eclipse is a different degree) - I am reposting some of my Celestial Gazette enewsletter about last year's Eclipse, since the Eclipse happening at 2:55AM EST overnight tonight is happening in the same general area as last year's Eclipse. 

Here you go:
The Solar Eclipse happening in Aquarius acts as a power surge of sort wherever it's happening in your chart. The message is to detach and get out of your own way....or let go and let 'the Universe' do the heavy lifting! Brilliance, genius, insight...all are available if we're interested....so enjoy the Cosmic Download as your circuits are being upgraded!! The influence will last about 6 months....till we have the next set of eclipses.

 
This Solar Eclipse is offering you energy to build and enhance the area where it's happening. 
And here is where it's happening for each of the 12 Signs - this is also part of where this Mercury retrograde happens to be reinforcing the same area (Recording available on the January 2009 Mercury retrograde cycle - email me directly at AstroInsights@aol.com for details on purchasing)
...so keep that in mind and you'll get confirmation on where you're getting to be 'rethink' and 'review' in addition to having getting energized:

Aries - goals/aspirations, friends, organizations, networking, causes
Taurus - career, life path/calling, mission, business,
Gemini - higher mind/higher education, travel, beliefs, learn/teaching
Cancer - partnership values, joint resources, investments, intimacy
Leo - relationships (personal & business), counselling, other people
Virgo - work, health, service, job
Libra - creativity, play, children, romance
Scorpio - home, family, real estate
Sagittarius - communication, daily schedule, siblings, information, cars
Capricorn - resources, finances, income, talents
Aquarius - Happy Birthday Your physical body, appearance, outlook
Pisces - hidden matters, selfless service, inner healing/clearing,
retreat

(Remember to read your Ascendant (Rising Sign) as well as Sun Sign )
 
 
The Aquarian cycle gets us in touch with the circulation system in your body and consider it as a good metaphor for allowing the good in your life to circulate as well.....from the material to the emotional aspects of your life. Let things flow - observe where anything has been stuck and see if you can identify what has brought things to a halt.

If you want to do a ritual tonight for the Eclipse, consider writing a list of what you'd like to have assistance with in the area (noted above) that things are getting activated for you.  Is your ego blocking you here?  This is a great opportunity to let your "Higher Self" take over the wheel!  Then write a Wish List for this area! Don't judge /analyze/edit it - just put it down on paper!! 

Lastly, in keeping with the retrograde /redo theme, if you'd like the recording of the class I did last year on February Eclipses, email me and I'll let you know how to download~
Another one of the lessons/assignments of Aquarius is DETACHMENT!  So let go and let the Universe do the heavy lifting!  Your 'job' is to get outside the boxes that you've been locking yourself up and your dreams out!! 
I look forward to hearing your experiences ...including this Mercury retrograde!!  
      Count Your Blessings...and look for ways to share your gifts - remember it's all about keeping the energy circulating!!                   **Amy**

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Party in Capricorn - New Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Pluto, Mercury....

As I type this we've got 6 'heavenly bodies' in Capricorn: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter & Pluto - so think of that as some major traffic through one area of your chart/life.  The New Moon happened today,  and Mars entered Cap this morning...Pluto re-entered Capricorn 11/26....Jupiter has been there since 12/18/07 and is in the home stretch, Mercury has entered the Preview for its upcoming retrograde trip which will include segments in both Capricorn & Aquarius....so we've got 2 just in and 2 getting ready to exit in the next 9 days....oh, make the 3 exiting since the Moon doesn't stay anywhere very long.    Here's where the action is for each sign:

Aries -career, life path/calling, mission, business

Taurus -  higher mind/higher education, travel, beliefs, learn/teaching
Gemini - partnership values, joint resources, investments, intimacy
Cancer - relationships (personal & business), counselling/consulting, other people                 
Leo -      work, health, service, job
Virgo -  creativity, play, children, romance
Libra - home, family, real estate
Scorpio -  communication, daily schedule, siblings, information, cars
Sagittarius - resources, finances, income, talents
Capricorn - Happy Birthday!  Your physical body, appearance, outlook
Aquarius -   hidden matters, selfless service, inner healing/clearing, retreat
Pisces -  goals/aspirations, friends, organizations, networking, causes   


Do remember to read your rising sign (ascendant) if you know it, as well as your sun sign.  The area(s) referenced above are where the Universe is helping you get a new outlook, clear out the old dead wood/clutter and anything else that's past its prime.

If you want more detailed /indepth info on the bigger cycles of Jupiter & Pluto here, I've got specials on the recordings I've done on these cycles:  http://www.astrologicalinsights.biz/Class_Recordings.html    and you can still take advantage of these other specials:  $9.99 Merlin Natal Report     2 for 1 Major Life Themes    AND  add those together with other reports (maybe an AstroForecast Deluxe /recordings to reach $99  and receive a $25.00 SendOut Cards account as a Thank You Gift.  You can go send a couple real cards for free on me right now:  www.ACardFromYou.com   -  and/or Schedule 30/45/60min session-be entered in drawing $99 SendOut Cards account.    Feel free to contact me to combine any of these & receive one invoice - pay online or mail me a check-your choice. 
AND remember, feel free to post your Mercury retrograde previews here anytime - we are 'in the zone' now....leading up to the retrograde 1/11 - 2/1/08.  Blessings~ **Amy**

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Moon's in Sagittarius...where the Thanksgiving New Moon was....

The New Moon in Sag was Thanksgiving (11/27/08) and the Moon has come around there again to wrap up that cycle and get us ready for the Capricorn New Moon on Saturday.  So, here's where you've been having the opportunity for illumination and growth.

Aries - higher mind/higher education, travel, beliefs, learn/teaching, 
Taurus -  partnership values, joint resources, investments, intimacy 

Gemini - relationships (personal & business), counselling/consulting, other people   
Cancer - work, health, service, job    
Leo -     creativity, play, children, romance 
Virgo -  home, family, real estate   
Libra - communication, daily schedule, siblings, information, cars 
Scorpio - resources, finances, income, talents   
Sagittarius - Your physical body, appearance, outlook  

Capricorn - hidden matters, selfless service, inner healing/clearing, retreat   
Aquarius -   goals/aspirations, friends, organizations, networking, causes   
Pisces -       career, life path/calling, mission, business  


Do remember to read your rising sign (ascendant) if you know it, as well as your sun sign.  

The 'mission statement' for Sagittarius has two variations:  "I perceive" and "I see".  In this area we deal with issues relating to our tolerance/intolerance, beliefs, attitudes about things 'foreign' to us and hopefully come to understand how our attitudes/perceptions color/create our results /outcomes.   Basically, you're going to get what you expect to get...your positive or pessimistic attitude sends out 'a vibrational invitation' to the Universe, which is 'obliged' to bring you results of like kind. 

On Friday (12/26) Mercury will enter the preview for the upcoming retrograde....this cycle will include visits to 2 signs (Capricorn & Aquarius) so check back for more details on where that will impact you-generally speaking.  And if you're not already aware of them, check out my AstroUpdates on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/AstroInsights   They're short & sweet- perfect for the short attention span or those who are maximizing their time!  You can get them by text or right on the web at the address back there     

Enjoy whatever holiday you're celebrating now, and if you're still looking for gifts for yourself, or anyone else,  there are specials on  www.astrologicalinsights.com  -  starting at $9.99  AND I have posted some on Twitter that you can take advantage of as well~   AND  I'll add one here: Pluto has now been back in Capricorn since 11/26 - order the class I did on this last year and I'll send the Jupiter in Capricorn recording for free - it's been in effect all year and still has a little time left.
So for $20 you can have the recordings on both Pluto & Jupiter in Capricorn -  OR   for $33 you can get both of those PLUS the Saturn in Virgo talk (Saturn will still be in Virgo till almost Halloween 2009).   Email me at
AstroInsights@aol.com  for info/to order.

Remember Sag's teaching today - attitude is everything!!  Abundant Blessings~ **Amy**

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Winter Solstice - watch a live webcast from Ireland! 12/21 AM & Moon in Libra

SOLSTICE WEBCAST: Dec. 21st is the northern winter solstice. In just a few hours you can watch a live webcast of the solstice sunrise from the great tomb of Newgrange, in County Meath, Ireland.  Use this link to get the scoop http://spaceweather.com/ 

The Sun enters Capricorn at 7:04AM EST - which is why the Solstice is 12/21 ...as this is going on the Moon has been in Libra since Fri (12/19 at 9:23A EST) and will continue trying to keep us on our 'best company behavior' for most of Sunday...though it goes void at 11:57A so if it's just a facade, that'll start to fade and the holiday shoppers moods may get less patient as the day wears on.

Seems I find my way back to the blog more when Mercury is getting ready to go retrograde (we enter the preview on 12/26/08) but I do post 'astro updates' on Twitter several times a week, so if you haven't checked it out yet, here's where you can find out:  www.twitter.com/AstroInsights - you can get the updates as texts, or online....  I do post Special offers & other info there as well....and you will find specials on the website too  www.astrologicalinsights.com  -  look for the ones that say Thanksgiving (yes I am holiday challenged) and take advantage regardless of the dates listed at the moment!!    AND please go send somebody a real greeting card on me!  www.acardfromyou.com

If you've been feeling extra stretched/pushed/pulled and overall like you could use a vacation from everything, you're not alone and you're not imagining that things have been on the intense side. The Full Moon on 12/12 had some extra intensity to it - which I did twitter about....feel free to share your experiences here - or twitter them to me~   

Happy Winter Solstice - enjoy the webcast !  and I'll be back!!  Blessings~ **Amy** :

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Moon is Void in Capricorn till 12:03P EDT 10/8 - so RECESS is on~

Welcome if you're here because you clicked the link in the Libra New Moon Celestial Gazette! The post below has the info on where the New Moon & Mercury are retrograde for each of the signs.......

And in keeping with today's issue, I am posting Rush SINGING their song Freewill - just listen to the words.....and let them be your theme song for a while!! Blessings~ **Amy**


                                "Freewill"
There are those who think that life has nothing left to chance 
A host of holy horrors to direct our aimless dance

A planet of play things
We dance on the strings
Of powers we cannot perceive
'The stars aren't aligned
Or the gods are malign...'
Blame is better to give than receive
 
[Chorus:]
You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice
 If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice
You can choose from phantom fears and kindness that can kill
 I will choose a path that's clear
I will choose freewill

There are those who think
That they were dealt a losing hand
The cards were stacked against them
They weren't born in Lotusland

All preordained
A prisoner in chains
A victim of venomous fate
Kicked in the face
You can't pray for a place
In heaven's unearthly estate

[Chorus]
 You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice
 If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice
 You can choose from phantom fears and kindness that can kill
 I will choose a path that's clear 
 I will choose freewill

Each of us
A cell of awareness
Imperfect and incomplete
Genetic blends
With uncertain ends
On a fortune hunt that's far too fleet

[Chorus]
 You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice
 If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice
 You can choose from phantom fears and kindness that can kill
 I will choose a path that's clear
 I will choose freewill

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New Moon & Mercury retrograde - in Libra! Moon is in Scorpio at the moment

The Sun and Moon rendevouzed in Libra on Monday for the New Moon, adding a new surge if illumination on the area of your chart that Mercury has been doing the retrograde dance since 9/24 - ACTUALLY since 9/3 when the 'preview' began. Here's where that is (generically speaking) for each of the 12 signs:


Aries - relationships (personal & business), counselling, other people
Taurus - work, health, service, job
Gemini - creativity, play, children, romance
Cancer - home, family, real estate
Leo -    communication, daily schedule, siblings, information, cars
Virgo - resources, finances, income, talents
Libra - Happy Birthday Your physical body, appearance, outlook
Scorpio - hidden matters, selfless service, inner healing/clearing,   
              retreat
Sagittarius - goals/aspirations, friends, organizations, networking,
                  causes
Capricorn - career, life path/calling, mission, business
Aquarius - higher mind/higher education, travel, beliefs, 
                learning/teaching
Pisces - partnership values, joint resources, investments, intimacy


Remember to read your Ascendant (Rising Sign) as well as Sun Sign.
 
The 'mission statement' for Libra is I/WE Balance. So at this time of year we're reminded that the world is our mirror. What happens 'out there' is a reflection of what you're thinking and feeling internally. Those thoughts and feelings combine to create the signal that you broadcast 24/7. The Universe picks up your signal and sends you results that match it. Like what you're receiving?  Keep boosting that frequency.  Don't like what's coming at you?  Time to adjust and reprogram!  AND Mercury retrograde is THE time to review and rethink things if you haven't gotten around to it yet.  So that's what your assignment is - to review and rewind in the area(s) noted above for your sun sign, and rising sign if you know it.  If you don't know it, send me your date, time and place of birth, and I'll email you a copy of your chart!

AND remember to share the 'AHA's' you've been getting with Mercury retrograde!  Let the Light of the Sun in this area of your chart give you greater understanding and rejuvenation.  Strive for objectivity and clarity while the shadows are gone, and take notes to use once Mercury completes the retrograde cycle~  Blessings are there for you to find in the meantime~  **Amy**

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Moon in Virgo....not exactly a party energy for a weekend....

So the Moon has been in Virgo since 9:52 AM EDT Friday (9/26) and I was working away and productive...today - not so much, though I have things I REALLY should be doing, I am now finding the Virgo penchant for focusing on details is getting me into the 'can't find the forest for the trees' mode. It could be a bit of Mercury retrograde effect since Mercury does rule Virgo...taking the usual Virgo mode and re-working it for this go round. By the time the Moon is in Virgo in October, Mercury will be more than a week out of retrograde motion. AND since the Moon is now heading toward an opposition to Uranus later tonight - that's definitely not a 'follow the rules/stay inside the lines' kind of aspect

Enjoy whatever you're doing in this energy!!  Blessings~ **A**

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Moon's in Leo and Mercury is retrograde...in Libra~

The Moon is now in Leo for a couple days so we get to put on our crowns and play/act/create. AND Mercury has started the retrograde process of reviewing and possibly re-doing something - though not right yet. THis is really a chance to listen, relisten to your inner voice, as well as in conversations with other people. Remember, no matter what's going on, it's not a 'final decision' during the next 3 weeks. This is a the time to pause and review, catch up on stuff that's been stuck or in limbo for 2-3 months...and not the time for major purchases (cars/houses/computers/contracts etc) or launching new ventures! You can use it to reconnect with friends/colleagues and do the things you haven't had time for lately. Not the time to try new hair dresser OR even more, NEW RADICALLY DIFFERENT hair style! Got stories about times you've 'done it anyway' during a Mercury retrograde cycle in the past? Share it here and help someone else before they do the same thing!! More tomorrow on where this is taking place~~ Blessings~ **Amy**

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Cycles of Presidential Candidates....Gemini Moon 2 for 1 Report special 2 hours left

I just added  samples of the AstroForecast Deluxe report on the 2 Presidential Candidates here:
http://www.astrologicalinsights.biz/AstroForecast_Deluxe_Rpt.html    - it looks at the next week for each and I'll update every week from now through the election.

AND there are still about 2 hours left to the Major Life Themes 2 for 1  ($9) special
http://www.astrologicalinsights.biz/Gemini_Moon_24HR_Special.html

By the time you get up Monday morning the Moon will be into Cancer.  More on that tomorrow on Twitter!  AND what have you been experiencing with the Mercury preview? Share your stories here!!  Blessings~ **Amy**

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