(1) Pluto turned retrograde on 7 Apr 2010
(2) Neptune turned retrograde on 31 May 2010
(3) Uranus turned retrograde on 5 Jul 2010
(4) Jupiter turned retrograde on 23 Jul 2010
(5) Mercury turned retrograde on 20 Aug 2010


The planetary energies are vamping up again as we draw closer to the potent September Equinox, occurring on September 22nd in the Americas and September 23rd in Europe. It may feel as if the astrological forces are taking aim at you, but there is a way to optimally manage the 'Cosmic Crosshairs'.

So now, that you have all come thru the intensity of the Cardinal Grand Cross, its time to go into introspection within the current weeks waning full moon, and the retrograde energies of Mercury that are being amplified in their effect. In fact five planets are in retrograde between now and Sept 12 : Mercury - Jupiter - Neptune - Uranus -Pluto . But don't panic, while this is an energy of lethargy, and requisite travel & communication cautions, it also has a silver lining. Iti s a superb time to go inward.

Take time to bring in well being thru meditation !!!

All will be felt more deeply as you begin to sense the potent pull of the September Equinox, now just over three weeks away. This energy can be trying, but can also be a serendipitously profound phase for deep meditation.

Mercury' s retro will be especially powerful for reasons beyond the scope of planetary angles, relating more to the extraordinary 'Grid' energies aligning for the 10-10-10.

As in all Mercury retrogrades, communication and travel are effected. The energies over the next 3 weeks, in the declining moon will feel heavy and heavier. Miscommunications can be rampant, and can degrade relationships if care is not taken. Misunderstandings will be especially easy in written word, emails etc... so take all with a grain of salt, and give seeming errant communications a few days before reply. Be calm, and give one another space.

Those in imbalance will seem quite erratic and prone to overboard and inaccurate reactions. That 'prying nosey neighbor' or 'jealous co-worker' may well launch into over-drive. Take a deep breath and do not over react.



In fact, over the next 3 months, especially during the current retros...there are some exquisite energies for expanded introspection and deep meditation around relationships, health and home. Use these for both inner and exterior house-clearing & cleaning. This period can be very productive in terms of working on the self during the intense gravities.

It will also be a time when many at the end of their journeys will chose to pass over. If you have a parent or elder relative dealing with infirmities, take extra time to spend with them.For their is an opening during this equinoxial phase that is opportune for facil and clear exit and transition ,and many will chose to depart within it.


Planetary Retros in 2010

Saturn turns retrograde on 13 Jan 2010
Mercury turns direct on 15 Jan 2010
Mars turns direct on 10 Mar 2010
Pluto turns retrograde on 7 Apr 2010
Mercury turns retrograde on 18 Apr 2010
Mercury turns direct on 11 May 2010
Saturn turns direct on 30 May 2010
Neptune turns retrograde on 31 May 2010
Uranus turns retrograde on 5 Jul 2010
Jupiter turns retrograde on 23 Jul 2010
Mercury turns retrograde on 20 Aug 2010
Mercury turns direct on 12 Sep 2010
Pluto turns direct on 14 Sep 2010
Venus turns retrograde on 8 Oct 2010
Neptune turns direct on 7 Nov 2010
Jupiter turns direct on 18 Nov 2010
Venus turns direct on 18 Nov 2010
Uranus turns direct on 6 Dec 2010
Mercury turns retrograde on 10 Dec 2010
Mercury turns direct on 30 Dec 2010


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2010 Astrological Event & Stargate Portal Calendar

June- Dec 2010- 2nd Half of Year
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June 12 - New Moon - Lyrids Meteor Showe 12-14

June 13 - Planetary Alignment

June 21 - The Summer Solstice occurs in the northern hemisphere at 11:28 UT. The Sun is at its highest point in the sky and it will be the longest day of the year. This is also the first day of summer.

June 26 - Full Moon - Energy of the Blue Ray

June 26 - Lunar Eclipse. of the OM Wave

July 11 - New Moon

July 11 - Total Solar Eclipse. of the Om Wave

July 26 - Full Moon - Cardinal Grand Cross - 5-Planetary Aligment -Golden Ray

July 22- 29 - Southern Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower. And Capricornids Metyoe Showers 28-29 The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Aquarius. Halleys Comet

August 10 - New Moon

August 12, 13 - Perseids Meteor Shower. Very potent. radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Perseus. Look to the northeast after midnight.

August 20 - Mercury Retrograde . Now 5 planets in retrograde. Neptune at Opposition. Imagination-Creative Flight- Intense time for internal review and clearing, extraordinary phase for deep introspection and meditations. Caution on miscommunications & misunderstandings. Be calm, be clear, do not over react, stay centered, avoid angers andenvies...do not allow depression or lethargy to come in. Use this energy wisely.

August 24 - Full Moon - Energy of the Red Ray

September 8 - New Moon - Powerful; step up to Equinox - Intense Period.

September 21- 22 : Jupiter at Opposition. Will Manifestation- Uranus at Opposition - Deep Contemplation

Sept 22 : Full Mooon Autumnal Equinox Sep 22 2010 11:09 PM EDT - USA - occursat3:09 am Universal Time- London - Sept 23

The 10-10-10 - Crystalline Stargate Activation Grid Point

October 10 - The 10-10-10 Frequencial Stargate -Crystal Grid Activation- Master Crystal Awakening- Seven Meteor Showers ongoing, Delta Aurigids, Dracoids, Delta Geminids, Orionids, Leo Minorids, Southern Taurids, & Northern Taurids, first 3 in Peak , Prominent 10-10 Draconids- Parent Comet Giacobini-Zinne. Crystalline Grid Activates to 84% Power.

October 21-23 - Orionids Meteor Shower. Parent -Halleys Comet

October 23 - Full Moon-Dual Merged Energy of the Emerald Ray & Violet Ray

November 6 - New Moon

November 17, 18 - Leonids Meteor Shower. The Leonids is one of the better meteor showers to observe, producing an average of 40 meteors per hour at their peak. Look for the shower radiating from the constellation Leo . Issued from Parent Comet Tempel-Tuttle

November 21 - Full Moon-Energy of the Indigo Ray

December 5- New Moon

December 10 - Mercury goes retrograde

December 12,- The 12-12 (Double) Stargate. 13, 14 - Geminids Meteor Shower. Considered by many to be the best meteor shower in the heavens, the Geminids are known for producing up to 120 fireballs in multicolored meteors per hour at peak. The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Gemini. Parent Comet-Phaethon

December 21 - Mega Power! Solstice -Full Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse. Extremely powerful energy. Solstice occurs in the northern hemisphere at 23:38 UT-Energy of the Paltinum Ray

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Full Moon & Mercury Retrograde
Master Astrologist - Allison Rae

Mercury Retrograde Aug 20-Sept 11

That crazy Mercury. Just when you think the upheaval of summer is coming to an end, the high-spirited messenger takes aim at whatever you thought you knew about where to go from here. Poof, your plans just evaporated.

Do you love retracing your steps and doing things over again? Here's your chance. The planet of communication and transportation turned retrograde yesterday. As far as putting your agenda into play, give it up until September 12 when he goes direct again. Actually, wait another three days after that, so the 15th. The Universe will let you know what you're actually supposed to be doing until then.

Combine Mercury's mayhem with the opportunistic upheaval of the ongoing Jupiter-Uranus combo, now retrograde in Pisces, and you've got a recipe for "I have no idea what's going on." Communications mix-ups, traffic snarls, delays and rescheduling of all kinds are afoot. Watch for opportunities to reconfigure in ways that are much better than the original plan.

With this line-up, expect the unexpected. Double-check facts and figures. Confirm appointment times. Be forgiving when things go haywire. Most of all, keep a sense of humor. Get a massage and relax.

Pretty much anything with "re" in front of it is appropriate right now. Retreat. Re-evaluate. Review. Revise. Reconfigure. Reconsider. Repair if possible, replace if needed. Complete unfinished business. This is not a time to start projects, make long-term decisions or sign contracts.

Just for the record, Mercury doesn't actually go backward. Because of the way the Earth's and Mercury's orbits coincide, the tiny planet appears to stop then turn around and go the other way across the sky several times a year for about three weeks at a time.

Years ago, I scoffed when astrologers blamed Mercury Retrograde for everything from car breakdowns and computer glitches to missed appointments and plane crashes. As a practicing astrologer, I've even experimented several times myself with ignoring the conventional wisdom, forging right ahead as if Mercury didn't matter, things wouldn't slow down or get confused. Yeah, right.

These days I take my own advice. I'm actually going on vacation in early September.

The R Word

Mars and Venus are conjunct in Libra, so male/female relationships are front and center. It might be time for a re-evaluation in that department. Saturn's hanging out there, too, so if you're married (or want to be), you've probably got issues around that. There's a whole lot of separating going on after the big Cancer/Capricorn eclipses over the summer. Not as much hooking up... yet.

Think Service

Mercury's transiting back through Virgo, so pay attention to details. Take the time to get things right. Also pay attention to your health and well being. Mercury Rx check-ups aren't just for cars and computers. On a deeper level, our path of service is highlighted in the sign of the Vestal Virgin, goddess of hearth and harvest. What did you come to do in this lifetime? Are you tending the flames of your soul's passion? It's time to remember and recommit. Soon, it will be time to take action.

Balance and Integration

In the aftermath of this summer's eclipse/cardinal cross extravaganza, Mercury Retrograde provides a pause, a time to reflect and integrate the intense energies of this volatile season. The nearby Libra planets help us find a new balance.

If you've been following along with the astrology, or if you're just paying attention in general, you know it's been a wild ride as the planets lined up the past few months for a rare galactic showdown.

Now comes the time to process. Allow the energies to swirl and flow within. Pay attention to messages in dreams and meditation. Honor the naturally slower pace of life. Stay in the question. Answers will come in time.

Illumination

The Full Moon in Pisces this Monday night illuminates messages from the soul. Lots of people around the world will be meditating together at sunset on Tuesday, which is past the exact Full Moon alignment and a wonderful time to receive the disseminating energies. Full Moons are culmination points. The effects of meditation are amplified through this spiritual portal. Great healing is possible.

The Mercury/Full Moon gateway is an opportunity to rest and catch up before another change-up comes at the September Equinox.

Journey well.

StarTalk Astro Forecast

Mercury Retrograde is a perfect time to catch up on the astrology of change this season and what it means for us individually and collectively.

Explore the Galactic Cross, New and Full Moons, Mercury Retrograde and September Equinox-Harvest Moon at: www.StarPrriestess.com

Copyright 2010 Allison Rae/www.StarPriestess.com

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