Alignments Newsletter - Solar/Lunar Eclipse Series - October 2005 http://ezezine.com Alignments Newsletter - Solar/Lunar Eclipse Series - October 2005 The Alignments Newsletter focuses on star alignments, personal and planetary transformation, metaphysics and personal mastery. Subscriptions are free. See the instructions below to order, and feel free to share your copy with others who may benefit from the information. Need to change your address? See the instructions below. All Content Copyright 2005 Allison Rae/InfiniteStarWisdom.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earth Changes and Planetary Enlightenment "Mother Earth and Father, our Creator, and ancestors are awakening our many cultures from a deep, deep sleep." - Blue Thunder, Eastern Shoshone The prophecies of indigenous people around the world speak of these times as a period of spiritual awakening linked to the purification of planet Earth. The period of greatest intensity began at the Harmonic Convergence in August 1987 and will continue through the end of the Mayan Calendar in 2012. During this 25-year window, we are experiencing an unprecedented transformation of consciousness. In the last newsletter, we wrote of the Earth changes and prophecy. Hurricane Katrina had just devastated the Gulf Coast of North America. Global attention was focused on this region for healing, aid and peace even as the winds of a second great storm began to stir. We had a group experience exploring prophecy, Earth changes and soul alignment in Colorado over the Harvest Moon weekend, when the energy of Hurricane Rita was just building. With our prayers and meditation, we set an intention to broadcast the frequency of love and peace throughout the planet. Perhaps you did something similar. After witnessing the horrific trauma and damage of Hurricane Katrina, many around the world joined in prayer to calm the waters and bring healing to the Gulf Coast region. Did our collective prayers and healing energy avert the more catastrophic damage that Hurricane Rita might have caused on the Gulf Coast? The answer lies in our hearts. The purpose of prophecy is not to forecast global death and destruction but to caution us about possible realities that may be created if we continue on our present course. Notice that the tsunami in Indonesia last December and the recent Gulf Coast hurricanes highlighted imbalances that need to be corrected. The very poor and the very rich were most affected. Earth changes are intended to bring balance. Prophecy awakens us to the possibility that we might choose a higher path that will lead to a more desirable future for all. It teaches us to remember our powers of co-creation and assist in shaping the destiny of the Earth and humanity during these times of accelerated change. As we awaken to and follow the voice of the Soul…as we cultivate inner peace…as we learn to live in balance with each other and the Earth, we raise our frequency and affect the collective. We co-create a world of higher consciousness, aligned with the Divine Essence that is the source of all Creation. We joyfully experience and spread enlightenment as the creators we were intended to be. Our participation in this transformational process is important to keep in our awareness as the October eclipses approach. Eclipses affect the Earth’s electromagnetic grid, increasing the probability of extreme weather and seismic activity. These alignments of Sun, Earth and Moon are also quantum choice points when other realities are more easily accessed and drawn into manifestation from among the infinite possibilities available. Which will we choose to create? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Planetary Alignments Update Eclipses are energetic portals created by special alignments of Sun, Earth and Moon. They generally happen in pairs or triads, about two weeks apart. During a Solar Eclipse, the Sun’s light is temporarily blocked from reaching the Earth as the Moon passes between the Earth and Sun, creating a period of darkness during the day. In a Lunar Eclipse, the reflected light of the Sun is blocked by the Earth moving between the Moon and Sun, causing the Full Moon to darken temporarily. The eclipsed Moon and sky around it appear to turn “red” during this passage. In both cases, we have an extraordinary opportunity for personal and planetary transformation as we connect deeply with the dark and infinite Void at the heart of all creation. As we transcend this darkness and emerge back into the light of consciousness, we are reborn. In October 2005, an annular Solar Eclipse on the Libra New Moon is mated with a partial Lunar Eclipse on the Aries/Libra Full Moon. These powerful gateway alignments provide access to other realms of experience. The eclipses expand our ability to tap into parallel realities, to envision and then create a higher course for our lives and our communities. Don’t like the way things are going in your life today? Work with the eclipse energies to make quantum shifts in the wink of an eye! New Moon Solar Eclipse -- October 3 - 6:28 a.m. EDT; 10:28 a.m. GMT This is an annular eclipse, meaning a narrow ring of sunlight will be visible around the dark mask of the Moon as it moves between the Earth and Sun. This eclipse will be visible in eastern Greenland, Iceland, Europe, the British Isles, Africa, western Asia and the Indian Ocean. Whether or not we actually see the eclipse, the gateway will be activated and we’ll feel the increased gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon. Full Moon Lunar Eclipse - October 17 -- 8:14 a.m. EDT; 12:14 p.m. GMT This partial eclipse of the Moon will be visible in central and western North America, northern Central America, northern Greenland, the Arctic, eastern Asia, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, North and South Pacific Ocean and eastern Indian Ocean. For astronomical details about the eclipses, visit Fred Espenak's NASA eclipse web site: http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/eclipse.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October Eclipse Series: Spiritual Dimensions “Our only security is our ability to change.” - John Lilly Recently I had a dream that specific planetary alignments were cited in a mainstream newscast in connection with Hurricane Rita as she barreled toward the Gulf Coast of the U.S. Was this a peek into an optimal future where the media recognize the correlation between natural planetary cycles and the day-to-day physical reality we experience on the planet? That would be a welcome change! In astrology and astronomy, we know that eclipses are associated with extreme weather events and seismic activity because of the intense gravitational effects of the these Sun-Earth-Moon alignments. The changes have been recorded throughout history. Spiritually, we know that eclipses provide opportunities for accelerated soul evolution and multidimensional experience. At the Solar Eclipse on the Libra New Moon (October 3), we’ll be exploring issues of relationship and balance. Jupiter and Mercury join the Sun and Moon in Libra, highlighting the importance of expanding our concepts of relationship, maintaining balance as we relate (with ourselves, with each other and with the Earth), and sharpening our skills in communicating about and within relationship. Meanwhile, Venus in Scorpio opposes Mars in Taurus, turning up the heat on our deepest desires, revealing our deepest fears, and urging us to follow our passions. All New Moons are about endings and new beginnings. The eclipse further energizes these themes. At this New Moon, it’s time to get back to essence, remember our purpose and re-align with our soul’s intentions for this lifetime. Two weeks later, a Lunar Eclipse on the Taurus/Scorpio axis (October 17) reveals our progress at a soul level as we navigate the transformational energies. The light of the Full Moon illuminates the unconscious. When the Moon’s light is blocked, the passage reveals issues held deeply in shadow. We become consciously aware of what we’ve been holding onto and have an expanded opportunity to release and move forward. The effects of both eclipses will be magnified by Mars’ retrograde transit in Taurus. Mars stations retrograde on October 1 and returns to forward motion in early December. The last retrograde of Mars in Taurus happened in 1973-74 - when the Watergate crisis unseated the presidency of Richard M. Nixon in the U.S. Adding to this mix is a “yod” - a triangular aspect pattern indicating deeply spiritual and transformational energies - formed by Jupiter and Pluto with retrograde Mars at the apex. Astrologer Shelley Ackerman, who has researched Mars’ transits of Taurus extensively, predicts that “during this time, we will experience a round of intense drama that surpasses anything we’ve seen in recent years.” Watch for continued purification of the Earth through natural weather events and seismic activity, as well as the correction of imbalances in social and political arenas. The recent Earth changes have served to shine a light on issues that need public attention -- issues of poverty, power, resources, readiness, human relations, values and awareness. Perhaps one day the healing potential of eclipses will be as widely recognized as the astronomical influences. For now, each of us can learn from ancient and contemporary teachings by observing these alignments and honoring the opportunities for growth and transformation they provide. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Navigating Eclipse Energies The Earth’s electromagnetic field shifts during eclipse periods, and those who are sensitive to these energies often experience physical symptoms before, during and after the eclipses. Headaches, dizziness or light headedness, confusion, nausea, changes in sleep or eating patterns, and emotional outbursts are common. Life may seem out of balance or out of control as we integrate and find our new center. Here are some ideas for easing and enjoying the transition during this intensely transformational period. - Get plenty of exercise, especially activities that connect you with the Earth like walking, running, hiking and swimming. - Hydrate the body thoroughly with purified water every day. - To connect more fully with the Earth, eat root vegetables and dark, leafy greens. Sit under a tree, on the roots. Sleep on the Earth, under the stars. Practice yoga, pilates, sacred dance, xi gong or t’ai chi. Work in the garden. - Meditate often and sleep when needed. - Receive energy and/or bodywork, including Reiki, massage, craniosacral therapy, ear coning, aromatherapy and acupuncture. - Consider a retreat, preferably in Nature, in early to mid-October. - Participate in group or individual ceremony to honor these important passages as the Sun, Moon and Earth align. Take the time to observe these moments of grace as an expansion of the Divine in your life. - Enjoy the eclipse passages at a sacred site. - Journal information that comes in dreams and meditation. You’re likely to receive messages from the subconscious and ascended realms during the eclipse period that will help you on your evolutionary path. - Work with affirmations and intentions about how you choose to be, grow and transform during this period. Intention work is especially powerful during eclipse alignment periods, and in combination with ceremony and ritual, to create quantum shifts. Note on timing: Ceremony, prayer, intention work, meditation and ritual are most potent in the hours and moments leading up to the exact times of the alignments, as the energy is building. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quantum Reality Teleconference -- October 22, 2005 Individual Soul Readings and Life Path Consultations - Ongoing Through individual and group work, I support clients around the world in their personal process of transformation. This focus is especially important during eclipse periods. We’ve scheduled a special teleconference in October to explain more fully how to work with natural cycles and the higher-frequency energies now available to create positive change in your life, in your community, and in your world. The Quantum Reality Teleconference is scheduled for October 22, following the two eclipses, to help you direct the incoming energies and make quantum shifts in your life. Details about the workshop and registration information are posted on my web site. For logistical reasons, a limited number of callers can be accommodated. To assure your space, please register early by visiting my web site: http://www.InfiniteStarWisdom.com Click on Calendar for the workshop description and registration information. Alignments subscribers are entitled to $10 off the registration fee. Just mention this offer when registering to receive the special rate. Individual Soul Readings and Life Path Consultations with Astrology and Numerology are also available. These readings bring clarity, focus, healing and direction from the soul level and ascended realms. If you’re guided to schedule an individual session, please visit my web site for details and contact information: http://www.InfiniteStarWisdom.com I look forward to connecting with you in coming days and weeks, both individually and through our group sessions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enlightenment Conference -- October 7-9, 2005 During the October eclipse period, teachers and seekers from diverse spiritual paths will gather in Crestone, Colorado, for a unique learning experience. The Sacred Peaks Enlightenment Conference, October 7-9, will feature dialogue, teachings and tours of Crestone’s spiritual center and sacred sites. Crestone is an intentional community nestled at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in southern Colorado. The area is known worldwide as a place of healing, peace and enlightenment, a perfect setting for this forum of new and traditional spiritual thought. A featured activity is Fire Ceremony and Discourse during Fall Navratri - Festival of the Divine Mother in the Hindu tradition -- followed by community lunch at the Haidakhandi Universal Ashram, on Saturday, October 8. Full and partial weekend passes are available. Details are posted on the conference web site: http://www.SacredPeaksConference.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transformational Healing Intensive -- November 19-20, 2005 In November, we will gather at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Spa in northern New Mexico to learn and experience advanced healing techniques that support physical, emotional and spiritual transformation. The Transformational Healing Intensive is designed for new and experienced healing facilitators, with a focus on self-healing as well as working with others, animals and the Earth. The training includes Reiki I & II certification, aromatherapy, and healing with crystals, gemstones and sound. These tools are especially helpful in integrating the shifting Cosmic and Earth energies we’re experiencing during this period of accelerated purification and evolution. Details and related articles are posted on our web site: http://www.InfiniteStarWisdom.com If you feel called to this information, please consider joining us for this special gathering. And help spread the word to others who may be interested in participating. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Important Subscriber Information The Alignments Newsletter is e-mailed to subscribers around the world using an automated mail distribution service, and the current issue is posted on our web site. Next month we’ll be changing the e-mail address that will be delivering your Alignments Newsletter. 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