“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
― George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Irish Playwright
“The object isn’t to make art, it’s to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable.” ~Robert Henri (1865-1921) American Painter and Teacher
“When I say artist I mean the one who is building things … some with a brush – some with a shovel – some choose a pen.” ~Jackson Pollock (1912-56) Abstract Artist
The other day, I visited Japan's inspiring Hakone area to experience the beauty of this golden season. The district of Hakone is found near the southwest flank of venerated Mt. Fuji. The artistry of this area, and its spectacular scenery is an orgy for the senses.
One of my stops (a rather spontaneous one, and of course fueled by transportation snafus - thanks Mercury Retrograde :) , was the exceptional Living Arts Museum and Gardens,
where I photographed this lovely scene. Here I was fully immersed in Taurus' realm of beauty and artistry. Everywhere I turned a new inspiring vista of visual delight opened before me.
Life Path Astrology Consultation & Gift Certificates: Looking for clarification of current life circumstances, or greater understanding of yourself? As 2015 nears, make an on-line appointment today for a Life Path Astrology session. Schedule today on-line, or contact me. Live or telephone/Skype session is digitally recorded for your subsequent listening and integration. I am available for sessions on certain days while I'm in Japan from Oct 15 - Nov 12. Please contact me directly if you wish to have a Skype session during that time. Otherwise, you can schedule on-line for Nov 15 and beyond.
"So powerful...so insightful. Thank you so much." CdF, San Francisco
For those wishing specific information about the timing of this Taurus Full Moon, here's the digits:
When and Where: Moon reaches its fullness on November 6 at 12:23 pm in Hawaii; 2:23 pm PST, 5:23 pm EST; 10:23 pm GMT, and on the 7th from Eastern Europe and Africa east to the International Date Line. Moon positions at 14°26" Taurus, opposite the Sun and nearby Venus in Scorpio.
On the calendar, strong "pay attention days" over the next 2 weeks include Nov 8 through the 17th. These planetary dynamics include:
November 6, 2014
©Gemini Awakening 2014 all rights reserved
― George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Irish Playwright
“The object isn’t to make art, it’s to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable.” ~Robert Henri (1865-1921) American Painter and Teacher
“When I say artist I mean the one who is building things … some with a brush – some with a shovel – some choose a pen.” ~Jackson Pollock (1912-56) Abstract Artist
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Note: I am now moving through a very concentrated part of my schedule. Hence, this update will be in a different format from other recent updates. I return to Hawaii on November 12. Yeah!. My 2 month round the world adventure has been a powerful tonic and stimulant for my creativity (Taurus theme for this Lunation) and growth.
The fullness and beauty of Autumn in Japan is a buffet for the senses. The vivid pallet of colors, especially in the ancient mountains, evokes inspiration, awe, and most especially creativity.
Here in Japan, Autumn fuels renowned beauty within the culture, evidenced by entrancing expressions of art, such as the haiku, bonsai, ancient pottery, sculpture, calligraphy on silk, and many other amazing creative expressions.
Here in Japan, Autumn fuels renowned beauty within the culture, evidenced by entrancing expressions of art, such as the haiku, bonsai, ancient pottery, sculpture, calligraphy on silk, and many other amazing creative expressions.
The other day, I visited Japan's inspiring Hakone area to experience the beauty of this golden season. The district of Hakone is found near the southwest flank of venerated Mt. Fuji. The artistry of this area, and its spectacular scenery is an orgy for the senses.
One of my stops (a rather spontaneous one, and of course fueled by transportation snafus - thanks Mercury Retrograde :) , was the exceptional Living Arts Museum and Gardens,
where I photographed this lovely scene. Here I was fully immersed in Taurus' realm of beauty and artistry. Everywhere I turned a new inspiring vista of visual delight opened before me.
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| Blazing Trail by Joseph Mina, Hakone, Japan |
Autumn is "Taurus Time". When the Sun moves through Scorpio and the Moon reaches the fullness of its light in the opposite sign of the Bull, the season of the senses has arrived.
Taurus evokes beauty. Ruled by Venus, it stimulates the sensuous body, inspires creativity and the arts, deepens self-esteem, and creates tangible forms that you can touch, taste, or smell, such as great food.
In the Scorpio realm, the falling of the leaves is quite symbolic. Scorpio goes deep. As each leaf falls to the ground, it begins to breakdown to minuscule levels, returning its essence and richness to the soil. There it merges with the collective environment and literally transforms. Come Spring, this energy fuels the potent surge of growth for the next cycle of life. This is quite a powerful mirror for our own human processes of birth, life and death. For example, in Japan, the stirring Spring-time symbol of the cherry blossom (sakara) becomes a cultural teaching moment about life and death for Japan's children as they begin to ponder the various cycles of life.
In the Scorpio realm, the falling of the leaves is quite symbolic. Scorpio goes deep. As each leaf falls to the ground, it begins to breakdown to minuscule levels, returning its essence and richness to the soil. There it merges with the collective environment and literally transforms. Come Spring, this energy fuels the potent surge of growth for the next cycle of life. This is quite a powerful mirror for our own human processes of birth, life and death. For example, in Japan, the stirring Spring-time symbol of the cherry blossom (sakara) becomes a cultural teaching moment about life and death for Japan's children as they begin to ponder the various cycles of life.
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| Autumn Grace by Joseph Mina, Hakone, Japan |
As I gazed and absorbed this wonder-filled Autumn showcase near Mt. Fuji, I attuned to the great beauty (Taurus) found in the ending and dying (Scorpio). In a bigger sense, I realized this ending also mirrors the significant endings of societal institutions and ways of life we now witness around planet Earth.
Our world is changing on so many levels of consciousness. Confusion and uncertainty are much stronger now than stability and certainty. And so it should be. Learning to be much better stewards of this planet (Taurus theme) is paramount to the continued existence and growth of the human spirit. To do so requires a significant shift of how the human race values, appreciates, nurtures and preserves the natural environment of our home planet. This spills over into the foods we eat (go organic!) and how we create sustainability for generations to come. This exemplifies the spirit of Taurus.
Yet, the planetary underpinnings of this sensual lunation all point to an up-tick of intensity (if that's possible) over the coming weeks. Last week's heightened solar activity, including many M and extreme X class flares, have added quite a bit of energetic fuel to the Earth's ethers. Feeling edgy lately??? Anxious to see a shift in your life expression??? Experiencing a quickening of time's passage??? Each of these reactions are symptoms induced by a higher vibration emanating from our Sun. Important to remember "as the Sun goes...so do we".
Our world is changing on so many levels of consciousness. Confusion and uncertainty are much stronger now than stability and certainty. And so it should be. Learning to be much better stewards of this planet (Taurus theme) is paramount to the continued existence and growth of the human spirit. To do so requires a significant shift of how the human race values, appreciates, nurtures and preserves the natural environment of our home planet. This spills over into the foods we eat (go organic!) and how we create sustainability for generations to come. This exemplifies the spirit of Taurus.
Yet, the planetary underpinnings of this sensual lunation all point to an up-tick of intensity (if that's possible) over the coming weeks. Last week's heightened solar activity, including many M and extreme X class flares, have added quite a bit of energetic fuel to the Earth's ethers. Feeling edgy lately??? Anxious to see a shift in your life expression??? Experiencing a quickening of time's passage??? Each of these reactions are symptoms induced by a higher vibration emanating from our Sun. Important to remember "as the Sun goes...so do we".
Life Path Astrology Consultation & Gift Certificates: Looking for clarification of current life circumstances, or greater understanding of yourself? As 2015 nears, make an on-line appointment today for a Life Path Astrology session. Schedule today on-line, or contact me. Live or telephone/Skype session is digitally recorded for your subsequent listening and integration. I am available for sessions on certain days while I'm in Japan from Oct 15 - Nov 12. Please contact me directly if you wish to have a Skype session during that time. Otherwise, you can schedule on-line for Nov 15 and beyond.
"So powerful...so insightful. Thank you so much." CdF, San Francisco
For those wishing specific information about the timing of this Taurus Full Moon, here's the digits:
When and Where: Moon reaches its fullness on November 6 at 12:23 pm in Hawaii; 2:23 pm PST, 5:23 pm EST; 10:23 pm GMT, and on the 7th from Eastern Europe and Africa east to the International Date Line. Moon positions at 14°26" Taurus, opposite the Sun and nearby Venus in Scorpio.
On the calendar, strong "pay attention days" over the next 2 weeks include Nov 8 through the 17th. These planetary dynamics include:
- Mercury's return to Scorpio where it transits on Nov 8th past the recent New Moon eclipse point, and crosses on Nov 10th, its recent October retrograde starting point.
- Action-oriented Mars in structured Capricorn now edges much closer to transformative Pluto, its higher octave. Mars/Pluto combinations are always quite intense due to their Scorpio roots. Their exact meeting occurs on Nov 10th. Then Mars moves to an exact square with unpredictable Uranus in Aries on Nov 12.
- and Venus and Sun in Scorpio create exact conjunctions with structured Saturn on Nov 12 and 17th, respectively. This may prove to be rather intense days due to Saturn's on-going square with Jupiter in Leo through Dec 24th.
In short, these 3 planetary combinations point to more fuel on the fire, imposed limitations (great fuel for moving beyond limitations), and yes...change...change...change.
Further, the seedings and events of this period will underscore how the remainder of 2014 will unfold, including the next direct square of Uranus and Pluto on December 14. The polarity of "new versus old" (Aries vs Capricorn) now takes center stage once again. For example, in the United States, last night's reclaiming of the US Senate by a much more conservative Republican party is one indication of Uranus square Pluto. More intense strife in the Middle East is another reminder. And there will be additional examples in the coming days.
Also, look for technological breakthroughs, as well as accomplishments and new insights about and from the Cosmos (Uranus in Aries). These energetic shifts are literally reshaping the future on the fly.
And of great importance...the children born at this time are arriving with high-octane systems, ready to dramatically shift the human evolution. As they mature, these seedings of today's intensity will become the fruits of our human growth and achievements within 30 years...a mere blink of time in the Cosmos.
In the immediate time realm, the next 7 weeks ought to clarify the importance of being in integrity with your life path and intentions for how you want to share your gifts on planet Earth in 2015 and beyond. This includes congruency with whom you include and affiliate in your more intimate Scorpio type circles. In my next update on Nov 22 covering the Sagittarius New Moon, I'll elaborate in more detail.
And for Taurus homework during this lunation, create something inspired by the Earth beauty that surrounds you. Fill your soul with natural wonder and share it with others. Also, indulge in a massage or some other sensuous experience. You deserve it!!!
Please add your comments below about this lunation or changes you are now experiencing in this highly changeable field of awareness. Mahalo!
Next Update: Nov 22 Sagittarius New Moon...blazing a new trail of discovery.
Sat Nam
Aloha from Nagano, Japan
Starman, Joseph MinaIn short, these 3 planetary combinations point to more fuel on the fire, imposed limitations (great fuel for moving beyond limitations), and yes...change...change...change.
Also, look for technological breakthroughs, as well as accomplishments and new insights about and from the Cosmos (Uranus in Aries). These energetic shifts are literally reshaping the future on the fly.
And of great importance...the children born at this time are arriving with high-octane systems, ready to dramatically shift the human evolution. As they mature, these seedings of today's intensity will become the fruits of our human growth and achievements within 30 years...a mere blink of time in the Cosmos.
In the immediate time realm, the next 7 weeks ought to clarify the importance of being in integrity with your life path and intentions for how you want to share your gifts on planet Earth in 2015 and beyond. This includes congruency with whom you include and affiliate in your more intimate Scorpio type circles. In my next update on Nov 22 covering the Sagittarius New Moon, I'll elaborate in more detail.
And for Taurus homework during this lunation, create something inspired by the Earth beauty that surrounds you. Fill your soul with natural wonder and share it with others. Also, indulge in a massage or some other sensuous experience. You deserve it!!!
Please add your comments below about this lunation or changes you are now experiencing in this highly changeable field of awareness. Mahalo!
Next Update: Nov 22 Sagittarius New Moon...blazing a new trail of discovery.
Sat Nam
Aloha from Nagano, Japan
November 6, 2014
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