Tension Between Saturn and Uranus

 This reading really brought chills to my bones. Find out why…

Change is in the air. Again! Saturn and Uranus will be exactly opposite each other again on September 15, forming what is known as an ‘opposition’ in astrology — two planets positioned 180 degrees apart. This is the third of five such oppositions that started on November 4, 2008, and it will continue until July 26, 2010. These oppositions always come in a cycle, and happen approximately every 45 years. The last time these two planets formed oppositions was 1965 to 1967, and before that from 1918 to 1920. The Saturn-Uranus opposition that sent us on a roller coaster ride last fall and earlier this year returns for an encore to evoke more major shifts, both in your personal life and globally. Think back to November 2008 and February 2009 - what was happening in your life back then?

You may be in for another round of changes - this month and beyond - which will no doubt accelerate your personal growth. It isn’t always fun, but it’s sometimes necessary.

Saturn is the planet of authority and experience, and represents the tough and conservative disciplinarian, while Uranus is wild and unconventional — the maverick planet of change. Saturn rules the status quo, while Uranus rules reform.

Saturn and Uranus are mortal enemies in mythology, and their combined energies in astrology signal tension and transformation. Issues that have been festering beneath the surface emerge, and the rules of the game shift. Uranus energy brings innovation through instability. Sudden and unexpected events shake our foundations and force us to look at things in a new way.

In the first paragraph where it says “Think back to November 2008 and February 2009 - what was happening in your life back then?“, it did make me look back to what was happening in my life at that time. November 2008, Peter and I went to Siquijor to celebrate the Halloween but most importantly, for me to be able to do some soul searching because that was the time I was contemplating on resigning from my very lucrative VA job. True enough, when we came back to Manila, I sent my resignation letter and never looked back. That was the beginning of my carefree and lazy days.  Then Februray 2009 came, I started getting scared of the recession. It’s all I heard in the news and it was getting into  my nerves. So I woke up from my month long sleep and started looking for a job. That was the time I got shortlisted at Publicis and Jollibee  Corporation but in the end, I ended up turning them both down because neither suited the way I want to live my life.  And now, it says that Uranus energy brings innovation through instability. Sudden and unexpected events shake our foundations and force us to look at things in a new way.  True enough, since I got to know the business of First Vita Plus, it has opened my eyes to new possibilities. It has lowered my pride and made me see things more differently.  Now, I am more humble, more patient and innovative in enjoying the process of my success and I have become a lot happier than before. It’s just really bizzare how these astrology readings can be so accurate!

Mercury Retrograde…Again

Mercury, the planet of communication, goes retrograde — for the third time this year — in the sign of Libra on September 6-7 (depending upon your time zone), until it turns direct again on September 29. Mercury normally turns retrograde three times a year — however, in 2009 Mercury turns retrograde four different times. The effects of each retrograde period differ depending on the sign in which it occurs. This time around, Mercury is turning retrograde in Libra.

Mercury rules thinking and perception, processing and disseminating information and all means of communication, commerce, education and transportation. Mercury retrograde periods gives rise to personal misunderstandings, as well as flawed, disrupted, or delayed communications, negotiations and trade glitches and breakdowns with phones, computers, cars, buses and trains.

This retrograde, like any cosmic event, affects each of us differently depending on how it’s positioned in our personal birth charts. A Mercury retrograde period may be very prosperous for those who have retrograde Mercury, or a well-aspected Mercury in their birth charts. While a retrograde period may be an introspective time for all of us, if Libra is prominent in your chart, you will have more than your usual share of introspection. If other Cardinal signs like Aries, Cancer or Capricorn are prominent in your chart, you will also experience a period of intense self-examination.

Mercury retrograde in Libra can disturb mental balance, making you more indecisive than usual. In addition, attempts to maintain objectivity and an unbiased approach are likely to be difficult and can colored with emotion. Jealousy and possessiveness may enter relationships. Sharing ideas, especially those connected with moneymaking and other tangible rewards may present a higher risk. All areas of communication, especially matters related to law, partnerships and marriage, may also be affected.

Excited for Halloween

Pardon my excitement but as early as September, I really start preparing for the upcoming Halloween season. Aside from putting up scary decorations around the house, I also plan my outfit for our Halloween party. For the past several years, I always dress up like a witch every time we attend or host a Halloween party. This year I want to try something new… perhaps I can start donning vampire costumes instead.  In my opinion, vampire costumes are a lot sexier and classy, I think. Plus, it will give me more reason to play my brand new CD of bat sound effects. Teehee.

Come to think onf it, I’ll most probably  change my entire theme for this year’s Halloween event.  It will be about vampires this time. Even my friends who are on the heavy side of the weighing scale must also wear their  chosen vampire costumes. We’ll watch vampire movies and drink bloody concoctions. We’ll color ourselves as pale as snow. I can already picture it all in my mind and I can’t wait!  Happy Halloween!

Pre-Halloween Preparation for Babies

I’m so excited! The “ber” months are now here and it just means two things — Halloween and Christmas! Between the two, I must admit that Halloween is at the top of my most favorite holidays list. There are just so many things I can do as a Wiccan! I can hold horror parties, do tarot card and palm readings, play with my Quija board, do enchantments and incantations and many more! The best thing is to celebrate it with a bang among my family and close friends. How awesome it would be if we’ll all don our respective costumes just like the previous years!

My nephew is now 1 year  and 3 months old. This year, he will be celebrating his second Halloween with us. He can now walk and is very lively and active. I can already picture him wearing baby costumes for our family Halloween celebration! He can either wear a cutesy little outfit like that of an angel or perhaps several cute little vampire baby costumes! I can’t wait!

There are just so many baby costumes to choose from —  there are animal costumes, insects, flowers, cartoon characters and many more!  I’m so happy I have enough time to think about it before finally deciding which outfit to buy. I’m sure our Halloween will be more special and fun-filled this year.