Eclipsed!

Greetings, Gifted Reader.

Have you ever been eclipsed? Were you enjoying your moment in the spotlight when someone else came along and shone brighter than you?

In Astrology, eclipses play an important role in forecasting events. For instance, on May 9, an Annular Eclipse of the Sun will occur in the sign Taurus. Quoting Jim Maynard’s Celestial Guide 2013:

“An annular eclipse is when a narrow ring of the Sun is visible beyond the dark mask of the Moon.”

a couple of old time Seattle Astrologers

Astrologers believe the Sun rules our outer personalities—our egos and the side we show to the world; whereas, the Moon rules our inner more reflective selves. With the upcoming eclipse, it’s as if a sliver of Sun will attempt to bring light to a part of us that normally remains in a more contemplative area of life; revealing what’s been hiding in our subconscious. In actuality, though, it’s the Moon that’s coming between the Earth and Sun, and blocking illuminating rays with its veil. Does that mean that the Moon is trying to hide something the Sun is way too open about?

Here’s a standard definition of Solar Eclipse:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse

By the way, where is Taurus located in your Natal chart? That’s the area where the eclipse will affect you. For instance, since it will be transiting Gypsy Stars' 7^th House of Partnerships, we wonder if she'll see the light about someone who's played a significant role in her life?

a lovely location to view an eclipse, powerful Sedona

Here’s a blurb about eclipses from Astrology.com’s Monthly Highlights:

>>AstroLesson: The Power of an Eclipse

Going back to ancient times, astrologers have carefully watched solar and lunar eclipses to see what we can learn from these visually dramatic events. And since a solar eclipse is set to occur in Taurus on May 9 -- right in the middle of the upcoming solar period -- now is an ideal time to discuss the impact of eclipses and how you can use them to your benefit!

Think of an eclipse as something that shines a massive spotlight on a specific area of your life, enabling you to clearly see what's going on. Solar eclipses invariably occur at a new Moon, a time of beginnings; lunar eclipses, meanwhile, always happen at a full Moon, a time of culmination when you get to stand back and gauge all your progress.

With any eclipse, you can always plan on something grabbing your attention. Just don't think too far ahead, for what you expect to happen often doesn't! (In fact, we use "eclipse" to say that one event overshadows another.)

Finally, be sure to not ignore whatever important information is revealed in the days immediately before and after an eclipse. May 9's Taurus eclipse sheds light on your finances, as well as your personal values, making it an apt time to take a good look at both.

If you know the area of your own chart where an eclipse is occurring, you can identify the area of your life that will be thrust into the spotlight -- and you'll be able to prepare accordingly!<<

Thanks, Astrology.com! http://www.astrology.com/

And here are some great suggestions for dealing with eclipses by Susan Miller:

http://www.astrologyzone.com/forecasts/eclipse.html

a lovely location to celebrate Earth Day, beautiful Kauai

Hey, how fitting is it that Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, while the Sun is in earthy Taurus!

Remember, we’re always looking for metaphysicians to feature here. Drop us an email at gypsystars@me.com to be our next highlighted reader.

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Good luck, light and love,

Gypsy Stars

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In Sickness And In Health

Greetings, Gifted Reader!

There’s little that makes us feel more out of control than experiencing illness. There we are, lying in bed, barely able to move, with our bodily functions gone wacky. All of us, at some point, come down with a cold or a communicable disease like measles. And as we get older, we tend to suffer more.

chillin' in healing Honolulu...

But what do you do when you get sick? Some people prefer Western medicine and its unending supply of pharmaceuticals while others practice Ancient, Eastern or Indigenous healing methods. In the latter styles, the reasons for illness are often explored on a deeper level. In some cultures, being sick is attributed to something that’s occurring on a spiritual plane. Some even point to events that transpired in previous lifetimes as the cause for diseases in this life. Most metaphysicians believe that all illnesses manifest for a purpose.

If you’re experiencing a mild ailment, you’ll most likely be well soon again.

In a lot of cases, we can look at the particular area of disease and connect it to the way the mind takes things literally. Even injuries can be attributed to some signal that crosses between our conscious and subconscious.

healing at Lake Shrine, Pacific Palisades...

For instance, I recently stubbed my baby toe badly on the way out the door to a trip I didn’t want to take. Intuitively, I really dreaded this particular journey from the moment I knew I was going on it. And, I was right! It turned out to be one of the worst I’ve ever taken. Further, while I was on it, I was forced to think about my bad choice because of my continually throbbing toe.

On the day of departure, as I gathered my suitcases and checked last-minute details, I rushed towards the door. But just before I got to it, there was a moment where I half turned in a second of indecisiveness before tripping hard over my own feet. Wow. Could the message be any clearer? It’s called ‘stopping one’s self in one’s tracks’, and I was injured because something on another level was telling me not to go.

meditating in the hills of Colorado...

Another example is the inability to hear clearly. I’m not referring to those who are born deaf, but to those who develop hearing issues later in life. In almost every case I know of, that person has a hard time hearing others because they often talk over or interrupt them. Is it just a coincidence that they then experience hearing loss? Could it be their ears are saying, “What am I hanging around for if you’re not going to use me? I think I’ll just shut down.”

If you take some time to explore a recent illness or injury, you may very well pinpoint the reason you’re experiencing it. Obviously, I’m not a medical doctor, and these are merely my observations as a metaphysician. If you have an ailment, please see your practitioner. But if you’ve always wondered how your physical self works in conjunction with your higher consciousness, then meditate on it. Take some time to sit quietly in front of your altar and ask your higher self to tell you why you’re ill or injured.

soothing Sedona...

In Astrology, health is ruled by the Sixth House and is the domain of the sign Virgo whose ruling planet is Mercury. Hard angles to the Sixth House would predispose one to sickness although that can be remedied by any positive aspects. The Twelfth House rules hospitals and with a lot of planets deposited there, one may find oneself confined to (or perhaps just working at) one.

As for cures for illness, it helps to be in a healing environment where Nature can soothe away your troubles. Places like Sedona, Pacific Palisades, Hawai'i or the hills of Colorado all work for me.

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Until next time, here’s to you good health and…

Good luck, light and love,

Gypsy Stars

http://www.gypsystars.com