A Diagram of the Summer Eclipses 2010

This morning I realized I had an image in my mind of a bridge as a way of structuring the upcoming astrology. I was picturing the two eclipses as towers supporting a suspension bridge, like The Tower Bridge of London. This bridge itself is such an event with a hodge-podge of elements and experiences. It seems you could be on one part of the bridge, like deep inside one of the towers, and forget you are on a bridge. Or you could be racing across in a hurry to get to the other side, and be oblivious to what's going on in the towers.

The bridge I have diagrammed is, from left to right in chronological order, made of the Northern Solstice, the Lunar Eclipse, and Uranus retrograde on the Aries point halfway through the eclipses.Then comes the Solar Eclipse and right after that Chiron goes back into Aquarius and Saturn goes back into Libra.

The Tower Bridge, because of its unique components and important location, has become an icon and a symbol. The astrology of 2010, as I perceive it here from our important location, Earth, could also well become an icon and a symbol in the future. We may look back and remember the summer of 2010, when we built a bridge to the next part of our lives.

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Unfolding the Wings of this New Moon

When butterflies come out of a cocoon, their wings are wet and they hang there, suspended from their cocoon, attached to the underside of a leaf, vulnerable to the outside world. As soon as the wings dry, the butterfly can flutter around in its light way, looking like the social butterfly it becomes.

Today is the new Moon in Gemini. There may be a new beginning in the way we are in our neighborhoods, or in the way we speak, think, write, read or the way we communicate with relatives. The shift may feel heavy at first. As we get our bearings and let our wings unfold, we may feel vulnerable for a bit, but soon enough we'll be flying around collecting information and sipping nectar on our paths!

Today USA plays England in the soccer World Cup! I will go to the neighborhood bar and sip some nectar there. Hope I find some Americans.

The Aries Point: But I want it NOW!!!!!!!!!!

Once a therapist told me, "Misery is wishing things were different" and that's true, isn't it? There can be different reasons for feeling miserable, whether it's from feeling lost, confused, disappointed, impatient, or not knowing what we want. Sometimes if we can just see a map and find out where we are this can be relieving and even interesting.
One way of finding some sense of a map in the cosmos is to track and compare time cycles among planets and other bodies. When slow-moving planets orbit into new territory, especially a few of them at the same time, this can create new a new era, which is what we are witnessing now. The marker in astrology which marks the beginning, is the first degree of Aries. When some of the slower moving planets pass over this point, this also marks a new era's beginning - and we are also witnessing this now. This is quite a shift from go-with-the-flow Pisces to the strong-willed, determined impulse of Aries. This energy demands us to find patience, although this may make us miserable! I find inspiration in the picture of the baby in this picture. He strains to hold his head up, eyebrows raised, fists clenched, a moment of pure will leading to action, progress and empowerment. Currently in the sky Moon, Jupiter and Uranus are all in Aries. Although in itself this is exciting, breaking news, historic astrology, at the same time it's just the beginning, so practicing patience in the same proportion as being impulsive may helpful. This may help us stay relaxed and content so we can see what we what, hold our heads up, eyebrows raised, fists clenched and then go for it!

Photo by Tinna Bessadóttir

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Water From The Asteroids

I was talking to my friend Paloma about the recent articles about water and how its source seems to be from asteroids. This inspired me to do the image here as we were thinking we have the asteroids inside of us. This image is about what i was seeing as I was thinking about the birth of water and the journey it has made.

You can read more of Paloma's thoughts on the recent astrology here which is the Google translation in English.

I am going to the Baltic Sea today to put my toes in the water and read Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss (recommended to me by Yuko).

Deirdre's June Horoscopes 2010

In June we experience the historic Jupiter Uranus conjunction which can be great inspiration to fulfilling our life's dreams. The new Moon in Gemini, the Northern Solstice, and the Lunar Eclipse is astrology which can help lead to the most positive changes we have ever imagined as the Cardinal Square moves closer to exact.
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ARIES: Your recent winter hibernation has officially melted and you are finally off and running! The completely new way of thinking, being and writing, which has everyone excited included yourself, suggests it is also okay to let go of an aspect of your role in the world. This letting go can make room for and bring focus to a significant other who wants to build a nurturing nest in a new and equal way.
TAURUS: At a certain point Marco Polo stopped traveling so the book of his journeys could be written. Your astrology suggests the fireworks in your dreams are calling you to do something similar. You have gathered the knowledge; you see the big picture. Never before has it been so important to express your dreams — the more details you see, the more stability you can create.
GEMINI: The new Moon in your sign this month suggests that the role you play in the company of new and different folk you keep creates a new phase in your life where you can sell isolation for personal profit. The ideas and sense of home you find in the lively community surprisingly strengthens your self confidence in ways that give you relief and independence for the first time in a long long time.
CANCER: You may understand one of Life's Big Secrets this month: that you are the angel who has manifested the power you experience with partners and significant relationships. This realization may be the source for the courage you find to define security in your terms. Opportunities in the world may present you with the need to finalize the spelling of your real name or to choose a pen name which keeps you safe as you share the secrets with a larger public than you imagined.
LEO: After a long winter, you are now sure of your great value and worth. The new Moon on the 12th, highlighting an inspired audience, can create a shift in your life plan concept. A new way of structuring your day supports your earning power and gives voice to your subconscious mind while all and far-reaching eyes are on you.
VIRGO: The power is in your humble court this month as opportunities which come your way are but a reflection of all the hard work you have done the past few years. You may find the resources of a group particularly valuable as you let go of an aspect of responsiblity you have held onto since you were a child. Make the new opportunity at work the stepping stone to long term goals becoming more and more real next month.












LIBRA: New, exciting, strange and helpful people show up in your life distracting you out of a comfort zone as shadows of the past may turn out to be paper tigers. Boxing your way through your fears opens up a big and fascinating new world which can nurture you as you identify with playing the role of hero in your elegant and lovely life.
SCORPIO: The new Moon on the 12th, seducing you into curious, previously unknown positions, inspires you to tame the rodeo which has burst onto your daily scene. The energy you expend in the community may make you think twice about becoming president of the neighborhood association toward the end of the month. Pace your self as bigger mountains to climb appear on the horizon beginning in July.
SAGITTARIUS: Fun takes on a new dimension this month as Jupiter and Uranus, now conjunct in your solar 5th house, unleash super pleasant surprises regarding children, artwork, dance and a sense that all of life itself is romance. A new aspect of your life as a partner inspires a compelling message you may want to send out to the world.
CAPRICORN: No matter how the deck is cut, life as you perceive it may not be what you want AND you have all the powers in your possession to make necessary adjustments. A new project could present itself at work this month which can bring excitement to your home, even if at first it's just in the words you are writing. A voracious appetite for any bigger picture may provide relief to aspects of your ego which may have gotten in your way.
AQUARIUS: Something about a new perspective in your little neighborhood may inspire you where you most want to be inspired, jostling fears that have prevented community barbecues at your house for the last substance of time. If you want to see your people jump for joy then cut a rug and jig across a neighbor's lawn. This may surprise you when a buyer makes an offer you never expected.
PISCES: It could be worth defining new goals in your life and letting go of a group which you thought was vital to your existence. The new Moon in Gemini this month suggests you may re-consider what makes you safe; a new domestic style could present itself. An exciting new sense of self worth may see you so busy with the reinvention of your personal commerce that a partner may resort to trying on the grizzly bear costume to get attention, but will you notice?
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