This is a new year, and hence there will be a new focus for this blog. However, it will not deviate in a radical direction, but rather in a linear one. Well, as linear as it can be. To begin with, as a lot of you may have noticed, sleep has been something of an issue for so. I assure you that is astrological in nature for the most part. You see, the Moon’s own sign is Cancer, and hence as we move into the time when then Moon is in her sign, things become more energetic overall. Increased energy equals more energy if one is in tune.

So here we are at the fabled 2012. So many rumors, so many tangents. Let’s face facts: It is most likely, and probably not, the end of the world. However, it is most likely an ending to a particular style of consciousness overall, so hold onto your hats! It’s most likely going to be a wild year. And, as Bill Hicks said, it’s all just a ride. So I encourage everyone to enter into this year willing and able to embrace this new year of change. After all, if the world around us is any indication, it’s going to be an interesting year.

I, myself, am starting a new class series at Pathways that is a pantheon class series that will tune into the seasons, and I’ll be starting it this Tuesday. Besides that, I will also be offering a new one shot class entitled ‘Ritual Etiquette.’ There is a lot happening in my world, and this is only the beginning. I hope this is true for everyone; not just me, and I send everyone blessings of success. Oh, and for those of you that are wondering about the weather; it is also a by-product of the stars and the solar system. But that, my friends, is something to be looked up individually. My recommendation is to start  with the comet Lovejoy that contacted the Sun not too long ago. Yes, things are a little different now, but expect them to go back to normal over about the next 10 days.

Anyway, this year ahead promises to be a year of change, and in exciting and sometimes unpredictable, yet positive ways, if one is in tune with their spiritual self, so remember, ‘It’s all just a ride.’

Namaste,

Bill

Today is the full moon Sagittarius. And, as has been reported in the press, it is a dynamic one at that! An interesting prelude to this has been the fact that for the last few weeks, there have been a lot of articles in the news about different space related discoveries. This fact alone, out of context of the eclipse full moon, is enough to garner questions as to why all of this is being related now. I say this because there are those conspiracy theorists out there that spot patterns, and believe everything to be a massive coverup. There is one fact to keep in mind, though, and that is that NASA has a six month lock on all information that they receive. They roll out the information six months after it has been discovered. An easy way to understand it is that six month window can be seen as a sort of quality control period during which things are validated, etc. So what is now being released was actually discovered six months ago. And please keep in mind that the six month lock on information may or may not be accurate. I learned about it a few years ago, and we all know how fluid governmental policies are.

Now onto the rest of the blog!

Gemini is the sign of the twins. In esoteric astrology, the full moon that happens when the Sun is in Gemini is known as the festival of humanity, and is a time to celebrate humanity’s positive accomplishments. The sign of Sagittarius is known as being associated with spirituality, as opposed to religion, which falls under the sign of Cancer. Thus, during this full moon, it is a good time to take stock of your own humanity; particularly the achievements. Then, on the back end, it is wise to take a spiritual inventory of the same caliber.

One final point to keep in mind is that since this is an eclipse, you may find that some revelations may be distorted, so it is wise to be as objective as possible, seeing things from the outside. While this can be challenging until you get the hang of it, it can also be a very useful tool to use during this time, and a tool that assists with spiritual growth in a much more expedient manner.

So where have you come from this year? Where have you been? What is next? These are the kinds of questions to ask during this full moon. And as a special tangent, are you approaching things from a human perspective, or an animal instinct perspective? That is where the true growth can happen.

Blessings

Here we are on the cusp of November 11, 2011, which most people that are metaphysically focused have made special note of, due to the 11-11 correspondences. I’m not going to get into that side of things here, but suffice to say for now that this full moon is a little more intense than other full moons of the year. Those of you that read this blog on a regular schedule will notice that there is a lot going on, astrologically speaking, and it just keeps getting more and more intense. It is wise to keep in mind that all of this began in 2008, and will climax next year. Of course this will bleed over into 2013, but the bulk of it will be done by just about this time next year. I explain all of this here because a lot of people have asked me about the craziness and extreme polarities in behavior that many people are exhibiting, and I respond the same: its astrological in nature. This is true, and it is worth remembering because most of this pressure that is being felt is due to the aspect patterns that are frequently occurring at this moment in history.

But, there is a caveat to put on this statement, and that is that WE control our responses to said astrological pressure. We dictate how it manifests, and that’s the beginning and the end of it. Its called personal responsibility, and the only way to understand it is to use it.

Also of note today is that Neptune went direct. Neptune is associated with mysticism, metaphysics, the imagination, creativity, denial, escapism, and inspiration, among other things. It is also considered a higher vibration of Venus, so it is all things Venusian, only of a lesser physical manifestation. It is the muse to the goddess Venus.

So where I’m going with this is that, if all of this happened today, and is occurring right before 11-11, is it any wonder that things are more intense? Oh, and I forgot to mention that Mercury goes retrograde on Thanksgiving day! And all of this doesn’t even tie into the solar flare cycle, and the near miss asteroid!

This full moon axis is focused on how one handles resources. Scorpio (shared) and Taurus (personal) both address this How are you handling your resources? In what areas of life is there an opportunity to improve resource management? Why is it wise to pursue this? When people get pressured, the react extremely, and thus you have what is occurring right now. So wouldn’t it make sense to go inwards? I don’t know about you, but I tend to not engage in those that are negative or extremists, and there seem to be a lot of them out there.

Blessings,
Rev Bill

Today is the full moon in the cardinal air sign of Libra. While there is a lot that can be said about the sign, there are a few more things that are pertinent before addressing them. A lot of people, myself included, have wondered why it feels like Mercury is retrograde, when it is direct. The answer to this will lead us to the heart of the matter. A major influence that occurred last week is that a comet crashed into the Sun, and there was a solar flare discharge that occurred shortly thereafter. The traditional and common scientific community has said that there is no coincidence. However, as we all know, there are no such things as coincidences. You see, solar flares from the Sun affects life on earth more than most people realize, or give credit towards. Astronomy pays close attention to these solar flares, assessing cycles, and gathering information to process. Astrologically, paying attention to solar flares, and solar flare cycles, is a key ingredient in financial astrology, particularly regarding investing periods. These solar flares have also been a major cause of interfering with the electromagnetic fields of earth. So last week, the electromagnetic field of earth was disrupted by such a discharge. So gee, Bill, why is this important?

Its important because it leads us to understanding the comprehensiveness of a Libra full moon. Libra is associated with harmony. I’ve spoke on here and in my newsletter frequently about the fact that Libra is more accurately corresponded to harmony, rather than balance, so I won’t go into it here. In the science of space, it is wise to be as familiar as with astronomy as it is to be familiar with astrology. Understanding both can provide the serious celestial student with a more holistic picture. And don’t worry, astronomy is not as scary to learn as it may seem.

During this full moon, it is wise to integrate multiple sides of whatever situation may be of the most relevance in order to get a more global and comprehensive view; thus producing a more accurate and higher vibrational clarity. Hence, the mental plane and its clarity is developed, carrying the individual more out of the emotional body, into a greater space of personal empowerment and spiritual fulfillment.

For those of you that may be interested, Paracon 2011 is coming up at the end of the month, and it promises to be quite the event in quite the environment. I’ll be presenting on lunar cycles, and how to intertwine them with your metaphysical investigations in a better way. For more information, please contact me @bill@418ascendant.com.

Namaste,

Today is the day of the full moon, Virgo. It is also known as the harvest moon. This is worth noting because it really refers to a two-fold occurrence. Both are predicated around what we have already worked towards, and things that occur on the back end of things rather than the front end of things.

To begin with, the harvest moon is a wonderful time to take stock of our blessings. This is a time to be thankful for what we have in our lives. Some of the cynics that read this may think something to the effect of: “Yeah, I’ve got SO much to be thankful for!” So let me begin by saying that it would be wise to remain humble. Do you have a roof over your head? If you do, then you’re blessed. Do you have good health? If you do, then you are blessed. Do you have the type of love in your life that is in line with your will? Then you are blessed. Do you have a bank account that has at least one penny in it? Then you are blessed. I could go on and on with this topic, because in my personal opinion, not enough people are grounded in the real world to count the blessings that I mentioned above. IF one has a bank account with at least one penny in it, then they are among the richest 10% of the PLANET. After all, money is just a physical representation of energy. And, when you break it down to the brass tacks, at least here in America, money is just paper with dead men on it, nothing more, nothing less.  Counting blessings is a wise choice, and one that can provide stable grounding to build a life from. Its not necessary to keep up with the Jones’, particularly if their dysfunctional behind closed doors. And, for the tragic PC disclaimer, no offense meant to any Jones’ that may read this. One person’s victory is another person’s low point, and only by keeping a healthy sense of perspective on these blessings, can one truly embrace the joy that is life.

It should be obvious by now that this is one of my favorite full moons!

The other point that this moon brings to our awareness is that during this moon, and moving forward for the fourth quarter of the year, we will be harvesting what seeds we planted in spring. So, we are repeating the fruits of our labor. Here again, the cynic may have a negative spin, but this is the fact of the matter. How is this so? Quite simply, there is a rhythm and a cycle to life, and either we embrace it and ride it, or we close ourselves off to it, thus creating a bigger train wreck down the road. If one doesn’t like some of the fruits that they see in their life, then it is wise to analyze what seeds have created this, and how this can be better managed next year, when the cycle begins anew.

I send all of you blessings of a wonderful, bountiful, abundant and prosperous, in all areas of life.

Blessings,

Bill

Wow, what an interesting lunar cycle its been! Let’s take a quick moment to look at the current scenario we have, astrologically speaking, and address some things that people have been asking me about over the last lunar month. Currently, here’s what’s happening: Mercury is retrograde, so if you’ve been having communication challenges, this is where it has been coming from. Let’s look at another facet of that, too, to shed some more light on things. Since Mercury went retrograde in one of its own signs, it is a little more powerful than other times. And the fact that it went retrograde in an earth sign means that things of a more physical nature have been affected. This can cover everything from computers to vehicles. So this is what I like to call phase 1.

Phase 2 is the fact that it has been a waxing moon for the last two weeks. This means that the energy has been increasing, and that is why things are a little more spiked than normal. So thus, it means extra energy thrown into the mix. Mercury went retrograde on a waxing moon phase, and thus its effects have been strong, too.

Phase 3 is the one that most people don’t know about, and this is the phase that is causing a HUGE amount of headaches, and has been since before Mercury went retrograde, yet it is the least known about. This is the fact that currently there is a huge T-square that has been hanging out for awhile. A T-square is an aspect pattern that is challenging in manifestation, and yet it identifies growth opportunities. So in other words, its challenging, but can be worked with. Its the planets involved that makes it a little more challenging than other aspect patterns. However, this is being caused by transiting planets, and thus already, the effects are beginning to diminish, even with this writing. This T-square is Mars (aggressive, energetic, masculine), squaring Pluto (its bigger brother, only more focused on transformation, albeit sometimes swift), and there’s a square between Mars and Saturn (lessons, karma, grounding). So you have this aspect pattern as the curtain backdrop, Mercury at center stage, and an aggressive Mercury with energy behind it at that! And of course things are emotionally and energetically charged at that, because of the Moon!

Remember everyone, this is all just a ride. And now that you know the astrological side of things, my prayer for all of us is that we are mindful of the planets, stars, and their effects on us, as we proceed through the next half of the Mercury retrograde, knowing that the T-square is already dissipating, and we’re on a waning moon, so the energy is decreased. Whew!

Blessings

Today is the day of the Full Moon. To the purists in the audience, the Sun is in Cancer, and the Moon is in Capricorn, which is what makes it a full moon. When the full moon is listed, it is listed as belonging to the sun sign. This is a particularly powerful full moon, as there are many esoteric astrology connotations present. The first one has to do with the sign Cancer. In esoteric and spiritual astrology, the sign of Cancer is associated with the masses of humanity. These are the people that are spiritually asleep, and are, on some level, okay with it. It is a known fact that most people operate from the perspective of their emotional and personality selves. Cancer is associated with a strong intuition, but also strong emotions. This became apparent to me during the events of September 11, 2001, when the media announced that the only two stocks that went up on the stock market were Anheuser Busch and RJ Reynolds. So to put it plainly, beer and cigarettes. After the events of that tragic day, people drank alcohol and smoked cigarettes while they listened to the information coming to light.

The sign of Capricorn, on the other side, is its opposite sign. Capricorn is associated with responsibility, maturity, autonomy, going your own way even if this leads one away from the crowd. It is associated with being down to earth and practical, forward thinking and progressive in thought. Some perceive Capricorns as being too emotionally cold, while Cancer can be perceived as being too emotional.

This leads us to consider a spiritual situation not commonly talked about, and that is the difference between spiritual fantasy, and spiritual reality. Spiritual fantasy can be characterized as sitting around, praying for things to get better, while not taking any proactive steps to change what is happening in one’s life. Spiritual reality, on the other hand, is associated with proverbially getting hands dirty, and working on changing things that lead to dis-ease and dis-comfort. In other words, spiritual fantasy is wishful thinking, and spiritual reality takes courage, as sometimes it takes that courage to enact change in one’s life.

So to wrap this brief but, in my opinion, potent blog up, I leave you with a rhetorical question: Are you living in spiritual fantasy, waiting for things to happen? Or are you living in spiritual reality, MAKING things happen?

To quote Yoda: “Do, or do not. There is no try.”

Blessings,

I know it’s not the full moon, so here’s a special blog entry. This entry has to do with clearing some things up, and to provide more information on eclipses.

Last Friday night (July 1, 2011) there was an eclipse. I was working on my electronic newsletter, and a previous newsletter went out, unbeknownst to me.

So for those of you that got the newsletter and said what the heck? Well, that’s what it was. I was not aware that it went out because the normal protocols that occur on the site didn’t happen to let me know it went out.

I share this story to not only illustrate my human nature, but also to use it as a lesson in what occurs during an eclipse. During an eclipse, which was happening that day, things get distorted, magnified, and can be affected in odd ways. So if you noticed odd things that occurred during this weekend, it would be wise to look back to the eclipse on Friday, and see how it impacted your chart, and thus would be determined what area of life would be impacted as well.

I hope everyone in the U.S. had a safe and happy Independence Day, and I look forward to what the future holds for all of us!

Cheers,