FULL MOON IN AQUARIUS July 29, 5:48 pm PDT (07 degrees)

What is your passion? How do you want the world to be? This fiery Full Moon impels us to share our gifts and visions. The Sun in Leo advises: Remember your spiritual essence and life-purpose. Be true to yourself. There has never been, nor will ever be, anyone exactly like you. The Moon in Aquarius says: You are not alone. There are many who share your dreams and ideals. Come together. Co-create the future you wish to live. There are infinite possibilities. Be the visionary. What utopian ideas you can visualize, collectively we can make a reality.

Jupiter at 10° Sagittarius is trine the Sun and sextile the Moon: this greatly amplifies our sense of optimism, creativity, and audacity. Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is associated with the principle of expansion. He symbolizes the boundless creativity of the divine and encourages the exploration of new horizons, new truths, and new realities. We should now be preparing to act on what we've learned from Jupiter's energies since April 5, when Jupiter stationed retrograde at 20° Sagittarius. We've eliminated some old beliefs, raised our sights, and are now ready to take a big step forward.

Venus's influence is also strong around this Full Moon, since she stationed retrograde on July 27 at 3° Virgo. Venus rules affairs of the heart; her once-every-two-years retrograde phase offers an opportunity to resolve unfinished business, especially in relationships or artistic endeavors. Venus retrograde in Virgo asks us to become more discerning and less judgmental; in Leo, more authentic and less self-conscious. New priorities emerge by September 8, when Venus stations direct at 17° Leo, and are more integrated into our lives by the time Venus crosses 3° Virgo again on October 11. Venus's extended proximity to Saturn (within 16° from mid June to mid October) highlights issues around self-esteem and commitment. How can we be more loving, both to ourselves and to others? What do we need to work on? What do we need to accept?

On July 25, Saturn crossed 25° Leo, the degree where it last stationed retrograde on December 5, 2006. Since last December, we've become more mindful of how we are expressing our creativity and power; it is becoming more and more difficult to sustain anything not in alignment with our path. Mars's close square to Saturn (exact on July 31 at 26° Taurus-Leo) and its quincunx with Pluto (exact on August 1 at 27° Taurus-Sagittarius) press us to concentrate on our next step and eliminate distractions. Saturn says to Mars: Go for the gold. Work toward what you really want. Pluto, the higher octave of Mars, impels us to examine our assumptions and to recognize where we are not walking our talk. Saturn's trine to Pluto (exact on August 6 at 27° Leo Sagittarius) reveals where each of us can make a difference.

This is the perfect time to stay focused on our highest ideals and prepare to take a giant leap forward. The world is changing. We are changing. This Full Moon reminds us: "There are only two ways to live your life - one is as if everything is a miracle, the other is as though nothing is a miracle." (Albert Einstein)

If you have a copy of your Natal chart, check which house 7 degrees Aquarius falls in your chart. For you, this is where the greatest personal impact will be during this Full Moon period.

A Full Moon symbolizes the fulfillment of the seeds planted at a previous New Moon or some earlier cycle. Each Full Moon reminds us of the seeds that may be coming to maturity, to their fullness, to fruition, to the place where the fruits or gifts are received. It may seem that fulfillment of our goals takes a long time. Some intentions may manifest within the two week phase prior to the next New or Full Moon. Some however, depending on their complexity, may take a much longer time. Just remember that our thoughts and emotions set Universal Action in motion and much work takes place behind the scenes as everything is orchestrated for fulfillment. Keep visualizing your goals as though you have already attained them and they will eventually manifest. Do not concern yourself with current conditions or worry about controlling it. The universe takes care of those details. Just keep seeing what you want and give no energy to what you don't want. Patience is required.

PERSONAL MOON CEREMONY Find the time to have your own private Moon Ceremony. You have a three day window of energy in which to manifest your intentions. The day before, the day of, and the day after.

For the Full Moon, jot down two or three areas of your life you want to clean up. The Full Moon is the time to release or get rid of the things that no longer serve you, so by the next New Moon your slate is clean for new beginnings, or fertile for the planting of new seeds.

Possible phrasing: I now release______ from my life. I now release my destructive ________ patterns. I now let go of fear, jealousy, anger, envy, negative thinking, etc... Remember, think and envision as though you have already let go of what you have released. See yourself free and living your dreams. Thoughts are things and the brain manifests exactly what you show it in the form of thoughts and visuals about yourself. The Buddha said, and I am paraphrasing, "We are the sum total of our thoughts up to today. " If we want to be different then we must change our thoughts. What you think about grows!! "If you always do what you've always done, then you'll always get what you've always got." CONSCIOUS CHANGE is the key.

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Reiki 1 Training in Park City - Friday, August 17th, from 1:00 - 7:00 pm location to be announced. Cost $195.00. To schedule, call Kari Crockett 435-940-0094 or Wendy at 760-639-5255 or e-mail Wendy@TwixtEarthandSky.com

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The Master's Level 1 Class in Vista - Sunday, August 12, from 1-5 pm. Cost $225.00. To schedule, call Wendy at 760-639-5255 or e-mail Wendy@TwixtEarthandSky.com

Reiki Mastery Level 2 Teacher Training in Vista begins Sunday, September 2nd from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at our home in Vista, from noon to 4:00 pm. This is an extended class and as such the remaining 6 - 8 classes will be scheduled at the first one. Cost is $750.00.
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Opportunity Periods - It would be wise to record these dates in your calendar for easy reference for the next two weeks. Information on Opportunity Periods appears at the bottom of this update.

• Thursday, Aug. 2 from 8:00 am through the day, then all day the 3rd to 10:31 am on the 4th.
• Wednesday, the 8th from 5:11 pm through the day and all day the 9th and 10th to 3:42 am on the 11th.

Opportunity Periods are a wonderful tool to maximize our efforts. Opportunity Periods reflect favorable aspects of the Moon. The energies of the Moon impact us in a very direct way. Using the positive energies that the Moon showers upon the Earth, to our benefit, makes good sense. Opportunity Periods have proven to provide helpful energy to non routine tasks. If you feel like you are always going against the grain and things are stressful, try using these time periods for more easily accomplishing important tasks: purchases, repairs, client appointments, sales calls, important phone calls, finishing goals, starting new projects, tying up loose ends, starting new relationships (except when Venus is Retrograde), job hunting, doctor visits, family meetings, etc.

I personally use OPs and find them to be invaluable. I am happy to pass on this unique and useful information. Very few Astrologers are aware of OPs as the formula for their calculation is not widely known. This information will help you stay ahead of the game. A complete list for the year is available. Check out the details on my website. OP'S