Hopefully, just about now, the light is starting to break through for you.  The Full moon this past weekend heightened tensions to the extreme at work or in the bedroom.  Gratefully that time has past, and the energy is now beginning to unwind ever so slightly as the Sun moves from fiery Aries into ‘fat, dumb & happy’ Taurus.

Another plus is Mercury is finally going direct early on the 23^rd, however Saturn is still in opposition.  Hence the decisions you’ve made in love and money are coming to bear.  Karma time.  Your past good choices produce tangible rewards in the weeks to come.  Any short cuts and negative moves will result in harsh, swift consequences.  Please don’t view this as a bad thing – the adjustment is speedy so you can get back on track to your best life!

A couple things to be aware of this week, Venus and Spring Fever…Venus enters Aries this week which can trigger a need to play right NOW.  This is a socially hungry energy that wants attention right now, “SEE ME!”

If you are unattached, you could come off as desperate.  Or if you are attached, you could display very clingy, jealous behaviors.  In both situations the remedy is the same ~ pause and take a breath.

Spring Fever is a seasonal energy pattern of breaking through.  We all know about the rebirth qualities associated with Spring, but remember it can also be violent, chaotic and fast.  Violent tempers flare, cars over-heat and lots of chest/sinus issues can be seen at this time.  Again the same remedy applies ~ pause and take a breath.  Decide your response in all situations instead of being reactive.

We have been experiencing a great deal of tense, unpredictable energy this past month.  It may have seemed overwhelming at moments, but all is well.  The obstacles are passing.  Expect things to gently lighten up and May to hold some fun surprises!

At this moment, we are in the thick of it – both good and bad.  New obstacles and unresolved past issues have been arising.  Problems with computers, phones, conversations and flashes of anger have been flaring up.  We are half way through mercury retrograde.  Yeah!

Although this retrograde period may be trying, there is still time to finally resolve some old issues.  If you are struggling, look inside ~ are you making things harder than they need to be?  Are you self-sabotaging? (Mercury retrograde again…) What old beliefs no longer serve your present life?  What needs to be shifted in your thinking?

Here’s a hint to resolution – focus on what you DO want.  Instead of thinking about the things your don’t like/want, focus on what you do want – love, joy, success, beauty, peace…Try making a vision board.  This can help you discover any unconscious desires and integrate a new way of being into your present life.

Wednesday, the 13^th is a great day energetically.  Mercury, Jupiter and the Sun all meet in Aries! This means things can get bigger – quick.  Job proposals, past contracts, declared feelings, reviews, old friends/lovers, a script, books, ventures…all expand today.  Be careful – you just might get what you asked for!

Fair warning – Mars, the red, warrior planet is now home in Aries.  This adds to the already heightened tensions, as a myriad of other planets are already hanging out in passionate Aries.  Expect flashes of anger to explode – be it on the international stage or in your own private discussions.  Although you can’t stop the larger conflicts, you can respond more gently to the challenges in your own life.  Be aware of these tense energies and remember to pause before reacting.  This is your life; you CAN choose your response.

These are exciting times to be sure, best to respond with plenty of laughter, compassion and flexibility!

Have you been feeling a buzz in the air?  Trouble sleeping?  Well, you are not alone.  Five planets clustered in Aries right now are stirring things up.  Mars, the warrior planet, is now home in Aries and filling us with the desire to change.  Something has got to change…So do.  Cut your hair, start a new plan, start a diet – anything, just pick something and get moving.

This past Monday slow gliding Neptune entered Pisces.  This signals a reawakening in faith, spirituality, compassion and intuition.  In 1848, the last time Neptune was in Pisces, the abolitionist movement came to be and about six European countries were fighting revolutions resulting in modern Germany and Italy. Much like the middle east today – things were chaotic and constantly shifting.  I encourage you not to get caught up in any external media frenzy, but to focus within – what is the revolution in your life?  What do you need to change?

A note of caution, opposite this cluster of planets in Aries is the taskmaster Saturn.  Saturn is the bringer of Karma – consequences for your behaviors/actions.  Interestingly Saturn is in Libra, an air sign – reminding you of your breath.  When you pause and take a few breaths before making a change, things usually work out a whole lot better.

And of course, Mercury is still retrograde, hence go slow, breathe and re-read everything!

Viva la Revolution!

What’s Going On? ~ Weekly Energy Report

Three big Planet shifts this week are going to shake up love and communication.  On Sunday Venus moves into dreamy, romantic Pisces for about 3 ½ weeks. Look for invitations to new love, a solidifying in a current relationships or endings.  Although this is a romantic time, issues of addictions, self-sabotage  and clandestine affairs can arise as well. If you begin experiencing any negative aspects of love (jealousy, clingy, controlling…) – get into water!  Go swimming, take a shower or best yet, hit the beach.

On Monday, Jupiter will oppose Saturn.  Jupiter is in Aries, a sign all about me, while Saturn will be in Libra ~ all about the other person.  So this energy speaks to balance in relationships.  The give and take.  You may bicker with a loved one.  To resolve this issue you need to examine what is motivating your requests – are you being needy?  Is this an ego issue?

And finally on Wednesday, Mercury goes retrograde in Aries.  Remember this is an opportunity!!!  When Mercury goes retrograde – expect delays, communication issues and the past to come back around.  Since Mercury goes retrograde in Aries, the event is all about you.  You could finally get a health issue diagnosed, discover a diet or fitness routine that works or even resolve emotional hurts.  During this time, it is very helpful to look to the past for resolving the issues of today.

Also, good news, a new beginning suddenly appears – it comes by way of a past connection.  Old friends, lovers and co-workers suddenly arrive on the scene opening the door to a new possibility.  Listen.

Warnings: It is common belief not to sign contacts or solidify deals during Mercury retrograde because you will always have to go back and re-do it later.  Two exceptions to this belief; 1, if you are finally finishing up an extended project or 2, you benefit from a re-do.  Sometimes going back over the deal again at a later date is actually in your benefit.   Just make decisions with eyes wide open.  Let the delays work for you.  E-mail me if you have any questions.

Earthquakes: Just a quick reminder – Uranus moved into Aries on the 11th, earthquakes, war and violence are on the rise for the next seven years.  Out of chaos comes a new reality…Some ‘hot’ days to be aware of 3/28, 4/3 and 4/4.  Be safe.

Peace & Sunshine

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That day is upon us, Valentine’s Day. For years a girlfriend and I have referred to it as “Happy V.D.” ~ followed by much giggling. Valentine’s Day is quite a conundrum. I like the idea of celebrating love, but find the whole day, kind of a set up for failure.

If I chose to say I am above that “kind of manufactured display of love” and not participate, certainly I’m unhappy. Where are my chocolates? Thank God, I no longer work in an office where the relentless parade of delivered flowers consumed me. I can honestly say, what I dislike the most, is the exclusionary aspect of the celebration. You don’t have a Valentine?

I did a little research on the origins of Valentine’s Day using the Wikipedia encyclopedia, only to discover its beginnings had little to do with “romantic love”…

The feast of St. Valentine was first decreed in 496 by Pope Gelasius, possibly as an attempt to supersede the pagan holiday of Lupercalia. ‘Valentine’ was the name of one or more martyred Christian Saints. Nothing is known about them except “their feats were known to God” – a dubious beginning to be sure…

It was in the 14th century that author Geoffrey Chaucer first associated the feast with the notion of “romantic love.” Ummmm, so we can thank an author with a knack for refined “fart” jokes for this celebration…There is a certain kind of symmetry to that I think.

As you can guess, I do like to participate in Valentine’s Day. However, I have modified it to fit me. I send Valentines to my girlfriends. I give my husband instructions, “Chocolate and lingerie.” (“Lingerie” can easily be exchanged for “shiny baubles” depending how I feel about my dress size that year.) I buy my husband and my kids something small with homemade cards attached. And, I buy myself flowers. Pretty, pretty flowers. Happy V.D.

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“Now remember with Saturn going retrograde, karma is due.  Old lovers are going to contact you.  It’s resolution time baby!”  I said on Indie Spirit last week…

As these words came tripping out of my mouth days ago, I was thinking, oh Kelly, heed the warning sister…Yesterday I was contacted by a long, lost lover.  He found me on Facebook, of course.  He is far, far away in another country ~ bored in the middle of the night.

This man was not someone I loved, nor was I someone he loved, but we shared a magical escape once a long time ago.  He wanted to know if I still had my tattoo.  He wanted to tell me he has never forgotten my tattoo or me…

We wrote of kids, marriage and laughed about our own adventures.  We chatted up happy lives of here and now.  It was somewhere in the middle of the chat, I felt myself detach – why was this happening?  Ok, Saturn retrograde, yeah, yeah…but what do I need to hear and what could lead me astray?

And he wrote it again, “I just wanted you to know I will never forget you or the adventure…”

I responded with a laughing, “Never ever.”  Just then I realized he was making sure I didn’t ever forget about him.  He needed to be SEEN as that guy from that night.  He needed to be tattooed into this memory.  For it was tattooed onto him.

Now I could be lead astray here, wanting this experience to be more, but it’s not about me.  Yes, it is a compliment to be contacted and remembered, but it really has nothing to do with me. It’s about him.  Just as my reaction years ago was about me…

We were in Ireland celebrating my Mother’s 50^th Birthday with my stepfather, Mom, nine-year-old sister and me.  It was kind of ‘the best of times/worst of times trip.’  For an entire week my mother treated me like I was nine instead of 26.  We could only stop at places in the travel guide Fodor’s.  Needless to say by the last night in Ireland I was ready to cut loose.  My family flew out that day and I was alone for a night…well, not for long.

It was a night to remember.  Completely separate from me and my life in the states.  When I got back to the states I told a friend about my adventure and he reflected back to me, “I think you just needed to prove to yourself you weren’t a child but a woman.”

He was right.  I needed to prove to everyone I was not a little girl!  I laughed immediately and that became my focus of that experience – being in the fullness of womanhood.  Empowered, attractive, fiery, passionate, bold and laughter.  Celtic Brigit energy surely.

Fast forward to now.  This lover of my youth is now a middle-aged man.  Something drives him to connect again to that brash, young man from long ago.  He is compelled to be seen fully as that man from that night.  He needed to know that guy is in there, somewhere.  Only he knows the reasons why and I will not ask.  My life is here.

For my Celtic Brigit energy has only grown wiser.  The Goddess Brigit has three faces – the maiden, the matron and the crone.  I have left the maiden on distant shores years ago.  I am in the matron phase with a beloved husband, beautiful children and a graceful life.  Yet amusingly, I have been gratefully reminded that I am still that lass of yesterday too – empowered, attractive, fiery, passionate, bold and laughing.  Glad some things never change.  Thank you Saturn Retrograde.

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