Week of June 29, 2009

When you look up into the nightsky at the beginning of this week, you will see the half or First Quarter Moon.  When the Moon is in her First Quarter, it’s the time to TAKE ACTION on behalf of your dreams.

Take a least one step this week to further those goals that are important to you.  One gift of the First Quarter Moon is to be able to cut through obstacles in your path and manage your life with greater finesse. Being self-confident and accentuating crystal clear communication across the board is the winning ticket right now.

The First Quarter Moon begins with the Moon in
in LIBRA, the sign of love and relationships, at Moon in LIBRA is the time when you feel the need to reach out and connect with others… to share what’s on your heart.

The First Quarter Moon flows into powerful, magical SCORPIO at 12:19am on Wednesday, July 1. Moon in SCORPIO prompts a desire to live on the edge and to take chances that will lead to personal change and transformation.  It’s an excellent time to create more honesty and intimacy in your significant relationships.  SCORPIO Moon supports projects requiring strength and discipline.

If you do take action now, know, without a doubt, that the Universe will act as well, orchestrating circumstances that will help you reach your goals.  Fasten your seatbelts.  Or should I say tighten them?  The biggest news this week on July 1 is the retrograde cycle of Uranus, he planet of ingenuity, originality and uniqueness.

When Uranus changes direction, daily life increases in intensity, and little earthquakes, personal, business and collective, send shudders through regular routines.

Be prepared to be off-center, and more than a little disoriented.  The stars incline, as the saying goes, they do not compel.  But Uranus, the planet that symbolizes breaking the rules, adds freshness and originality to any routine that has become stale and boring. 

The current Uranus retrograde lasts until December 1, which means for many of us, the next five months translates into a reexamination of decisions made over the course of the last five months. (February-June) especially decisions made in haste, or in the heat of the moment.  Love affairs you thought were kaput could be rekindled.  Projects you thought were lost are suddenly revived with new enthusiasm.  Out of the blue, you may be offered an unanticipated promotion.

There is no way to really prepare for Uranus retrograde, other than to practice yoga on every level…physical, mental, emotional and spiritual…for flexibility is the best way to handle surprising events.  What Uranus always does, whether it is moving backward or forward, is catalyze whatever is stagnant or stale.  Uranus abhors the status quo but only if the status quo has hardened into an untenable rigidity.

The good news about Uranus is that its presence is so blatant; it’s hard not to notice what it is trying to shake loose from either a personal, business or collective perspective.  Pay attention to your resistance or where you are clinging to a position…political, philosophical or financial…and you’ll be able to identify what Uranus is catalyzing.  Remember, resistance is futile when it comes to Uranus, so make sure you’re willing to surrender what is no longer vital in your life.

We’ve been in the midst of so much change for so long it seems almost impossible that the ante in this game of stress could get any higher than it already is.  Nervous systems already fragile from prolonged states of adrenal emergency need tender care during these times.  So, be kind to yourself, as well as your fellow travelers during the coming week.  A small gentle gesture can soothe an anxious heart.

Lorelei is a relationship astrologer and coach, ordained minister and is currently pursuing a Masters of Science degree in community counseling.  Contact her for a personal forecast at404.226.0902 or LoreleiYes@aol.com. And visit LoreleiLive.com for a daily dose of her enthusiasm and astrological insights.