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We emerge form the womb, having traveled throughout many lifetimes, having experienced the existential bliss of the embryonic state, which serves as a transitional existence from the divine realm to this earthly plane.

We arrive in profound pain, for in being born, we suffer loss.

Birth is transition, a continuation of life.

We arrive with a story.

It is the universal experience.

When you gaze upon your child, do you ever wonder where his or her origins may lie? Do you ever consider how this precious entity happened upon your life? In the presence of your child, are you confronted with struggles and issues you have never known before? Have you ever felt that you and your child share a much greater story than the one in present time, that you have traversed together for lifetimes, alternating roles with each other? Have you ever contemplated the possibility that you and your child are here to assist each other?

If you have never considered these questions before, please consider this:

The parent-child relationship is a decision that individual souls make before birth. Just imagine: Your child chose you, and you chose your child. These decisions were made on a soul level where there is no conscious recollection. The parent-child relationship is intricate and complex, providing us with challenging and necessary lessons for spiritual growth.

Perhaps what you learn together in this lifetime will have considerable evolutionary significance for each of your soul's journeys.

The astrological chart beautifully illustrates the parent-child relationship. Each natal chart contains holographic legacies of relationship, thus revealing dynamic themes and patterns, both joyful and sorrowful, with the beings we have agreed to accompany. Within the horoscope, the circle of life, we reside within the other, and the other resides within us.

Astrology is a beautiful and eloquent language expressing the archetypal themes and patterns of one's journey as well as the prevalent patterns of the collective. "As above, so below." This is the mantra of the astrologer. We are intrinsically connected as one to a divine order. Within this order, we have free will. Attunement to our unique energetic and spiritual inheritance can awaken us to our evolutionary path. When we cooperate consciously with our inherent energetic patterns, we flow with life.

We can know our children in this divine way, thus assisting them to develop their greatest potential.

The natal chart is a map of the soul, knowledge of which can enlighten and transform our lives. Attuning to your child's unique energetic pattern and cosmic legacy can assist him or her as they journey through the labyrinth of life.

Parents can learn much about their parenting from the child's perception. When we view and embrace the
natal chart of the child, we embark upon sacred territory. We have before us the map of their very soul, containing their psychological make-up, character, emotional gifts and challenges, karma, dharma, soul wound, healing abilities and much more. This invaluable knowledge can assist the parent in their role as caretaker, mentor and teacher. Recognition of these multifaceted aspects of our children and ourselves can assist us in becoming conscious of our Divine Identity.

The counseling astrologer facilitates this process, assisting parents in gaining access to unconscious modes of behavior which may be interfering with the well being of their child, as well as helping parents recognize where they may be contributing significantly to their child's growth and happiness.

Even without astrology, a parent who is striving toward consciousness is already deeply in touch with the intricacies and nuances of their child's nature. Astrology is not intended to undermine or replace the intuitive function, but rather, exists as a rich symbolic language designed to assist us in accessing the hidden and arduous terrain of the psyche, allowing us passage to these inner dimensions, thus validating and illuminating our experience.

As an astrologer my vision is that, as we embark upon The Aquarian Age, we will more fully embrace astrological knowledge as a tool for assisting our children and generations to follow.

When a paradigm shift occurs, there is chaos. The heightening of individual consciousness is imperative for our survival as a human race and for the continuation of our beloved planet.

We are living in profoundly challenging times. Our children need us. We need our children. As a human race, our consciousness is shifting from an emphasis upon rationality to a retrieval of our inherently psychic abilities. The realm of the intuitive has been greatly diminished over the past 1500 years with the emergence of The Scientific Revolution and the Age of Technology. We are returning to magical mindfulness, intuitive thought and multi-dimensional existence. We are reclaiming the instinctive process.

It is our inexorable obligation to guide and assist children as we navigate this ominous territory, for they are indeed our hope for the future. The more we encourage them to resonate with their authenticity, the better equipped they will become in leading fulfilling, productive lives. The more we love them for who they truly are, unconditionally, the more they can love their selves, thus perpetuating love as we participate in collective transformation.

As a child, I experienced the multi-dimensionality of self and lived with a pure sensitivity that only a child can know. I sensed the beyond, participating in other dimensions. But it was not until my Saturn Return, a prolific cycle which occurs for everyone around the age of 28 years, that I became completely inspired by metaphysical, spiritual and deeply philosophical subjects, particularly astrology and tarot. Thus, I embarked upon a spiritual path, consciously and diligently, utilizing these sacred languages as tools for personal and spiritual unfoldment.

If someone would have told me 10 years ago that I would become a professional astrologer, I would have smiled and shrugged my shoulders.

I was devoted to music my entire life. As a piano teacher, I have accompanied hundreds of children through thousands of hours, teaching them the art of music. It was within this context that I embraced the sacredness of one to one relationships. I grew to understand that I was there to teach them much more than how to play the piano. My students, children and adults alike, began to open up to me. As they unraveled their stories, I embraced my unique position with reverence. I listened, counseled, loved and accepted.

As I began to digest the language of astrology, my interactions took on an even deeper significance. I began to look at their stars. I calculated the astrological charts of my students, and based upon what I saw, designed their curriculum and my manner of teaching to best meet their needs as unique individuals. I began to hear, "No one else understands me as you do." This was perhaps the greatest lesson for me in realizing the uniqueness of all beings, and how knowledge of their soulful expression is of utmost importance in assisting them in life and learning.

Through these experiences I have become a professional counseling astrologer. Each and every day, I am thankful that I heard and embraced this calling, for one of the greatest gifts we can offer each other is the gift of recognition.

It is imperative that as parents, teachers and friends of children, we recognize that they too have their own journey, a destiny beyond anything we could possibly imagine. Our presence serves as guidance. We cannot determine the outcome. We can only embrace them and let them go.

As Kahlil Gibran has spoken most eloquently in The Prophet:

Your children are not your children.
They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you,
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.

You may give them your love but not your thoughts,
For they have their own thoughts.
You may house their bodies but not their souls,
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow,
Which you cannot visit,
Not even in your dreams.

You may strive to be like them,
but seek not to make them like you.
For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.

You are the bows from which your children
as living arrows are sent forth.

The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite,
And He bends you with His might
that His arrows may go swift and far.

Let your bending in the archer's hand be for gladness;

For even as He loves the arrow that flies,
So He loves also the bow that is stable."

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The Sun's Journey: An Astrological Perspective On Winter

I have always loved the silence of winter. Even amidst the many celebratory holidays, life is imbued with welcome introspection. The elements impose inwardness upon us, creating a sense of safety and insulation from the turbulence of the outer world. This permits peacefulness and presence of mind.

The Sun enters the sign of Capricorn on December 22, 1999 at 2:44 AM, Eastern Standard Time. This very moment is the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, the time of greatest darkness. Solstice literally means Sun-Stand-Still. The Sun stands still in anticipation of the lights return. Solstice celebrations are universal. This is a pivotal and potent time period for all, marking distinct endings and beginnings. It is a time to embrace the interior of our life. It is a time to stand still.

The cyclic nature of life provides us with profound guidance and instruction. Nature's cycles, the seasons, are guided, nurtured and nourished by the Sun. Conscious awareness of our solar expression assists us in making healthy and positive choices for our world and ourselves. When we are not in touch with the essential needs of our personal sun sign, we experience life as unfulfilling, disappointing and void of meaning or purpose.

Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces are the winter signs. They encompass archetypal patterns and themes, moods and premonitions, activities and modes of thought which are unique to this season. Many of you were born during this time, or have children who are of these signs. This article will illustrate some of the characteristics of individuals inhabiting these signs, as well as the collective themes we embrace during these times of the year.

Capricorn The Sea-Goat is an earth sign, possessing ambition, perseverance and instinctual practicality.
The Sea-Goat, a mountain goat with the tail of a fish, is a symbol of power and accomplishment, capable of climbing mountainous heights and swimming across vast oceans. They are invincible symbols of power and accomplishment. The Capricorn person is one who must achieve, with utmost integrity and sense of responsibility. Capricorn embodies willfulness, tenacity, patience and resolution, striving in consistent fashion for that which is deemed worthy and obtainable.

There are many shoulds in the vocabulary of those born under the sign of the goat, for the standards of being to which they aspire are outstanding in number as well as in expectation. Capricorn represents society, our place within it, and its expectations of us. Therefore the Capricorn cares deeply about appearance, propriety and status. Thus, Capricorns can be hard on themselves, never feeling the level of accomplishment which they deem vital to their well being and respectability. Life seems to be a constant uphill battle. But they are invincible until their goal is reached, containing within the ability to be disciplined and serious.

Sometimes too serious, Capricorn displays a distinct discomfort with the expression of emotion. For all of their extroversion where achievement is concerned, they are quite shy and inhibited on an emotional level. Prone to melancholy, introversion and solitude are necessary for these people, for they are profound and insightful. Capricorn is traditional where family relationships are concerned. They are respectful of elders, possessing a sophisticated adult manner often presenting itself in childhood. It is said among astrologers that Capricorn is born old.

As children, Capricorns need an earthy and routine stability. Honor their instinctual practicality by providing them with tangible daily rituals they can rely upon. Activities that provide them with a sense of accomplishment can only enhance their sense of self-worth. As these children are inherently hard on themselves, exercise consistent praise and affirmation of their expressions. Allow for responsible roles within the home.

During the sun's visitation in the sign of Capricorn we have the opportunity for deep and profound introspection. This self-reflection lends itself to reevaluating that which is important to us, consciously striving toward an authentic self-realization. As there are many holidays to mark during this period, we devote ourselves to family and tradition. Thus commitment and responsibility are paramount. The New Year brings with it the making of resolutions in which we hope to improve upon ourselves and our lives for the coming year. We seek to accomplish in the New Year that which we have so far failed to attain. Many people find themselves struggling with depression and sadness at this time. A sense of failure may be pervasive, but this only serves to illuminate where we are being untrue to ourselves. For Capricorn, above all else, must be responsible to self, embracing a true and authentic self-authority. Thus, we can inhabit solitude of time and space, embracing our true nature before we venture out and enact our goals.

Aquarius, the Water Bearer, follows on January 20, 2000. Aquarius is an air sign, possessing an ethereal quality coupled with heightened mental faculties and a highly developed intuitive function. The humanitarian of the zodiac, Aquarius is possessed of far reaching ideals placing them ahead of their time.

Another very solitary sign, they experience aloneness for different reasons. Aquarius is truly revolutionary, exhibiting a proclivity towards rebellion. Strongly individualistic, they have great difficulty in following rules. They are eccentric, otherworldly and often times so progressive in outlook and perception that they feel outside of their families, social circles and employment situations. They are happiest when creating their own life in their own way. We often find them successfully self-employed in unique and far-reaching occupations.

Astrologers often say that Aquarians are the visionaries of the zodiac. They have intact the knowledge, inspiration and foresight to assist humanity with all of its challenges. They often feel misunderstood, particularly in childhood, when discipline, rules and regulations abound. Aquarian children must be given space to express their strong and unique individuality. Consider their vision and honor their reality. Find and encourage creative outlets where their authenticity and genius can shine!

During the sun's travels through the sign of Aquarius, we as a collective are imbued with our own visionary qualities. We have a unique opportunity to hone our intuitive faculties. This time is ideal for creatively visualizing the most positive outcomes for our lives and humanity. We embody the ability to envision thus create a future for the greatest good of all. We enact goodness by honoring our unique talents, gifts and qualities. When we honor and express our authenticity we serve humanity. As we are upon The Age Of Aquarius, self-responsibility is paramount to healing the earth, each other and ourselves.

Pisces The Fishes enters our consciousness on February 19, 2000. The last of the winter signs, Pisces, a water sign, quenches our thirst for spiritual communion. Pisces is the last sign of the natural zodiac. Perhaps the most otherworldly member of the zodiac, Pisces is imbued with an attunement to the invisible realms. As mystics, dreamers, healers, and poets, Piscean people possess a highly evolved sensitivity and psychic perception. Sometimes this is to their detriment, as they are prone to taking on the burdens of the world. They truly understand the sorrows of the human condition, often found assisting those in need, whether they are plant, animal or human in form. In the eyes of Pisces, everything is divine. Life therefore, is often quite painful, as earthly reality does not often exhibit these divine sensibilities. Solitude is required for their well being, so that they may commune privately with their reverence for all of life.

The Pisces child is highly imaginative. Dreaming by day and by night is essential to their well being. They are angelic creatures. Because they have such an expansive experience of reality in all of its myriad forms, they need much gentle guidance for they are easily confused. Animal companions bring much happiness and also serve to assist them, for Pisceans are gifted in understanding and communicating with them. Artistic expressions where their visions can be rendered bring much peace and fulfillment. As their sensitivity lends itself to the absorption of their environment, their psychic abilities often cause extreme shifts in mood, for they pick up so precisely on the emotions of others. Provide a calm and soothing environment for the Pisces child allowing for healthy development of their highly sensitive nature.

We are enshrouded in mystery during the sun's visitation of Pisces. During this auspicious time we have the opportunity to dream. Dreams convey messages. Attunement to them provides us with guidance and illumination, clearly and vibrantly illustrating lessons and initiations we experience during particular stages of life. Sun in Pisces can assist us tremendously as we traverse life from a spiritual perspective, honoring that which is less than tangible. We can facilitate this process through prayer and meditation. As we grow to know ourselves from this divine perspective, we find compassion and forgiveness for our fellows as well.

Winter, season of introspection, leads to rebirth. As we prepare for the vibrancy of spring, celebrating new life, let us carry with us those inner musings and awakenings, which serve to remind us that we are spiritual beings on the road of life.

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The Sun's Journey: The Astrological Significance of Spring

Spring emerges as a season of renewal. New life emanates from winter's dormancy. A cycle of creativity in which we plants seeds both literally and metaphorically, spring facilitates an envisioning of future fruition. It is a time in which the energy levels of mind, body and spirit increase. Light and warmth prevail. We embrace hope as we witness the sacred re-emergence of the active life cycle.

As human beings, we have an inherent understanding of the cyclical nature of life. Thus, an awareness of the entry of each season assists us in making changes in our lives as we embark upon another chapter of being. Spring marks the astrological New Year, a major turning point in the life cycle on both an individual and collective level.

Aries, Taurus and Gemini are the spring signs. They embody the energetic principles of this cycle, containing ancient wisdom serving as instruction for our lives. As multi-dimensional beings we now have the opportunity to embrace aspects of self which may not always be available to us on a conscious level. Let us explore our springtime energies and potentialities as we visit each of these astrological signs.

The Sun enters the sign of Aries on March 20, 2000 at 2:35 AM, Eastern Standard Time. This moment in time marks the Spring Equinox, also known as the Vernal Equinox. Equinox means "equal night." On this day, the Sun rises exactly in the east, travels through the sky for twelve hours and sets exactly in the west. Equality of light and darkness preside over the day.

Aries the Ram is a fire sign possessing qualities of boldness, dynamism and confidence. Aries is the life force. Just as the tender shoots must push their way up through the hard ground to create life anew, Aries pushes their way through life exhibiting courage, adventure and spirit. Aries possesses highly developed survival instincts permitting them to pursue their goals without interference from anyone. They are primarily concerned with the needs of the self. The Aries person must learn to cultivate a healthy sense of selfishness in order to thrive, meeting his or her own needs while also showing consideration for others.

Aries people long for leadership. As pioneers, innovators and discoverers, they set their own course in life. Since they are always discovering, they often have difficulty in completing that which they begin. After all, Aries is beginnings, from the beginning of life to anything in which we as individuals endeavor to begin. We each have an area of the natal horoscope that is embodied by Aries. Therefore, we each have a distinct way of initiating, an area of highly developed instinctual awareness in which our very survival depends upon. As Aries occupies the primal stages of the spring cycle, it is here where our most spontaneous and essential aspects of self are found.

Aries children display a lively enthusiasm, which will cover a wide variety of interests. Patience does not come easily for these children. Parents serve them well by understanding this, allowing for safely challenging activities in which the Aries child can display their bravado. Activities that promote the development of courage, leadership and innovation bring many fulfillments to the Aries child. Possessing a strong temper, these children are prone to sudden outbursts of anger, but quickly forgive and forget. They must be gently taught the art of compromise as their own unique way of doing something figures prominently in their interactions with others. Aries children often pose as leaders of the neighborhood. They truly possess a spirit of enthusiasm, exploration and confidence.

As the Sun travels through the sign of Aries we have the opportunity to celebrate our aliveness as unique individuals. A sign strongly connected to will power, Aries represents the very life force. We are reminded that birth follows death. The cyclical process of life always returns to the creative principal. We are infused with the energy of new life. As nature gives birth, we birth ourselves. This is a time to celebrate our passionate connection and commitment to life, creating intentions for our lives which ultimately serve to manifest our heart's desires.

Taurus the Bull enters our solar consciousness on April 19, 2000 at 1:45 PM, EST. Taurus is an earth sign exhibiting sensuality, ease, simplicity and silence. As the quintessential earth energy, Taurus represents the phase of spring in which nature exhibits the lush fullness and fruition of all she has created. Taurean people have a highly developed and sophisticated sensual awareness. Cuisine, music, art and nature figure prominently in their lives. Thus, their lives are often imbued with beauty. Attunement to and celebration of the senses contributes to their wellness. They are quite gifted in recognizing what is valuable in life, thus contributing their high sense of values to all they come in contact with. These values are not confined to the material realm, for Taurus has strong emotional, spiritual and moral values as well.

As an earth sign, Taurus also embodies conservative and practical characteristics. A certain amount of material security is quite important to them. The accumulation of money and goods comes easily. A sign of great determination, Taurus has tremendous patience and tenacity. This is a sign of stillness in which silent receptivity is as natural as the sun rise itself. It is this divine gift of receptivity, which allows them to experience the beautiful and dynamic aspects of life without the act of doing. Their extremely high capacity for sensual fulfillment fills their every moment. Taurus the Bull grazes upon the pasture of life.

Taurean children express themselves most eloquently as they communicate with the earth. Encourage an attunement to nature with such activities as indoor and outdoor gardening, working with clay and hiking in the woods. Experiencing life in its purely natural physical form enables these children to integrate knowledge. As they are exceptionally receptive to touch, they possess a tremendous need to be held and hugged. The Taurus child will be concerned with the accumulation of and attachment to things. Gentle guidance and instruction regarding the rewards of giving as well as receiving will assist them greatly. As change can be quite traumatic for a Taurus child, they are in much need of strong emotional support regarding the comings and goings of life. Teaching a child about letting go can assist them with life's changes enabling them to live with more flexibility and openness. Embracing a supreme serenity, they are the peacemakers, serving as gentle and loving guides upon the earth.

As the Sun journeys through Taurus we are blessed with a higher attunement to earth consciousness. It is no accident that our celebrated national holiday, Earth Day, is on April 22nd, only two days into the sign of Taurus. This is the phase of springtime in which we receive nature's bounteous beauty, a time in which to celebrate being. As the physical senses are heightened, we partake of pleasure. Within this interval lies our capacity to contemplate that which we value, beginning with ourselves, our world and those with whom we share our lives.

The sun enters the sign of Gemini the Twins on May 20, 2000 at 2:00 PM, EDT. At this time a much more active level of consciousness is awakened. Within this final phase of the spring season nature is extremely active. There is incessant movement among the creatures as baby birds and mammals leave their nests and wander into a larger world. Bird song fills the air.

Gemini, a quick, sharp energy is an air sign. Those born under this influence demonstrate tremendous wit, humor, communication and restlessness. They possess an ethereal quality, which accompanies them all of their lives. The Gemini soul is the eternal youth. Lightness of being accompanies them as they travel between experiences in search of knowledge, information and fun. As a symbol of duality, the twins embody the ability to perceive the polarities of life and remain as one of the least judgmental of all the signs. Gemini beings understand each and every angle to a situation thus possessing the unique ability to understand and accept different perspectives. Teaching comes quite naturally to them as they have an eloquent command of language and communication.

As children, Geminians are extremely active, restless and mischievous. They develop quite rapidly displaying accelerated development of language and movement. They are experts in the art of mimicking, repeating everything that they hear. There is an extreme love of books and a fascination with language. Gemini kids bore quickly and easily, needing a great deal of variety and stimulation in their lives. As an air sign, Geminis possess strong intellectual sensibilities and a proclivity for abstractions. As communication is of utmost importance to these children, they thrive on conversation. Provide them with reading and writing activities as well as toys which allow for speedy movement. Above all, be watchful of boredom in the Gemini child, for this can create sadness and depression. As they love to expound upon their ideas, they need instruction in how to listen to others. And as their minds are so very active, they need to cultivate the ability to focus and concentrate. Gemini children remind us of the expansiveness of life, instructing us with humor, wit and love.

While the sun is in Gemini we are reminded to embrace lightness of being. There is a sense of freedom, which accompanies us. This is a prolific period to process thoughts and feelings, journal them and ultimately communicate honestly, openly and lovingly to the significant beings in your life.

Spring, season of rebirth, invigorates, inspires and invokes, illustrating that in the vast scheme of things we are the created and the creators.

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The Sun's Journey: The Astrological Significance of Summer
Summer arrives fully clothed. Lush and magnificent, she is the manifestation of all we envisioned during springtime. The growth cycle is complete. We now embrace the magnificence of life's fruition. We are imbued with nature's splendor. Senses are heightened. Life becomes slower. A profound time to relish in receptivity and gratitude, we commune with the earth and each other perhaps more completely than any other time of the year.

Each season contains within an astrological trio or trinity. This astrological procession fulfills yet another dimension of consciousness. Within the system of numerology, 3 denotes synthesis. Thus each season presents multitudinous opportunities for recognizing, integrating and expressing energetic prinicples which may not be available to us during other times of the year.

Cancer, Leo and Virgo are the summer signs. Inherent within each lies significant archetypal themes and patterns, awareness and expression of which assists us profoundly as we journey toward realization of self and life. These gifts of consciousness manifest sequentially, beginning with emotional attunement, creative self-expression, and practical service to each other.

The Sun enters the sign of Cancer on June 20, 2000 at 9:36 PM EDT. This precise moment in time marks the Summer Solstice, the pinnacle of the Sun's northern journey, the longest day of the year. Solstice means standing-still-sun. We are graced with a prominent light force that assists us in clarity of consciousness. From this point we begin the slow journey towards increasing darkness, where the interior of our lives is once again the primary focus as the days become shorter. The summer solstice is known from ancient times as Midsummer's Eve. This sacred pagan holiday was celebrated in recognition of the nature deities and spirits, felt to be ever more present as the visible and invisible realms temporarily merge as one. This prolific interval allows greater access to the magical mysteries of the universe.

Cancer the Crab is a feminine water sign containing qualities of sensitivity, nurturance, protectiveness and tenacity. Also know as Moonchild, Cancer represents the divine feminine, The Great Mother, the primordial and instinctual depths of feeling, emotion and matriarchal consciousness. Considered the most emotionally sensitive of all the signs, Cancer possesses tenderness as well as tenacity. The crab in nature exhibits a tough shell surrounding a tender and vulnerable interior. The protection of self is inherent to the Cancerian nature, a sense often demonstrated by their tremendous need for home, family and security. As they are so receptive and attuned to the underpinnings of human needs within any environment, it is essential that they have a safe and comforting home in which to retreat from the world.

Cancerian people possess a nature of great fluidity and fluctuation. As they are ruled by the moon, they are greatly affected by this heavenly body's many changes throughout each day. Thus, they are often deemed as possessing a moodiness of temperament. Attunement to the cycles and phases of the moon assists them greatly. While they commune with all of life as a nurturer, it is imperative that they receive nurturing as well.

Children born under the sign of Cancer are among the most sensitive of souls, exhibiting a heightened and sophisticated attunement to those around them. They display an instinctual caring and compassionate nature. Possessing a tremendous need for belonging, home and family are of vital importance. As they are wounded quite easily, gentle communication is advised. Moonchildren have difficulty in separating from loved ones. They can sometimes cling to their parents as abandonment is felt easily by them. A healthy and loving home environment, one which constitutes strong emotional bonding among family members will assist them greatly as they begin to venture into the world on their own. Activities that promote nurturance, are what make these little people most happy. Assisting them with positive nurturing skills through gardening, pet care or assisting with younger siblings greatly enhances their self-esteem.

When the Sun is in Cancer we are imbued with the gift of receptivity. This is a time when feminine consciousness is elevated, a time of contraction, where we pull our energies inward and reflect upon the needs of self and other. We are graced with a consciousness that greatly assists us in accessing our deep emotional nature. Communing with loved ones, nurturing ourselves and our environment, and opening to a divine presence are all worthy intentions as the sun embraces this most potent lunar period.

Leo the Lion arrives on July 22, 2000 at 8:35 AM EDT. As a masculine fire sign, Leo is the quintessential emblem of self-expression. Radiant, warm, exuberant, creative and playful, these dynamic characteristics are accompanied by a desire to be important, recognized and applauded. As natural born leaders, they possess an inherent magnetism and charm. The sun figures prominently for Leonine persons as it is their ruling planet. Leos want nothing more than to shine!

While Leo is dynamic and expressive, there can be a tendency toward willfulness, childishness and tyrannical behavior. The ego is simultaneously strong and delicate. A Leo who feels unappreciated or unrecognized tends toward unpleasant behaviors. Paramount to their well being is creativity, generosity and self-expression for it's own sake without the expectation of applause and admiration for their deeds and accomplishments. Leos are the perpetual children of the universe. Keeping the company of small children assists Leos with well being, as this offers them an exceptional outlet for expressing these childlike qualities.

The Leo child is gregarious, dynamic and charming. They exude warmth of personality and exuberant magnetism. Little Leos possess natural dramatic flair as well as a taste for the finer things in life. Positive affirmation of their sense of self is important to them. The withholding of praise can be quite destructive for a Leo child. Encourage activities that allow for leadership, recognition and self-expression. Theater, dance, art and creative writing are exceptional activities in which they can participate. With this, gentle-hearted guidance is needed as they reckon their relationship to power, allowing others to share center stage with them. Mostly, your Leo child can teach you how to play!

As the sun journeys through Leo, the creative instinct is infused with energy and inspiration.
It is an optimum time to embrace our individuality on a most personal level. Often we do not allow for our true light to shine. Leo reminds us that our pure essence is welcome in the world. When we allow ourselves to shine, others shine as well.

Virgo the Virgin enters our solar consciousness on August 22, 2000 at 3:40 PM EDT.
As a feminine earth sign, Virgo embodies the qualities of service, analysis, studiousness, health and purity. A rather shy and reticent energy, Virgos are uncomfortable in the limelight.
Possessing a keen eye for detail, they are known for their discriminating abilities when gathering, analyzing and dispersing information. These exceptional intellectual abilities lend themselves to detail, structure and organization.

Viragos are here to serve and participate with others in assisting with the practical application of knowledge. They are often found in the helping and health professions. There is an honorable integrity when expressing their work in the world. As perfectionists, they are prone to excessive criticism of self and others. Great care must be taken to reconcile these tendencies. They love work, for the sake of work, and thrive upon a stable routine oriented life style where their daily habits can be integrated and expressed. These gentle beings quietly and lovingly assist others.

Children born under the sign of Virgo love tasks. There is nothing frivolous about these children as they are possessed of a serious and earthy nature. Their need for order and perfection is apparent quite early. As their nature is quite particular, they often have specifications regarding food, dress, and hygiene. They are naturally attuned to their physical constitution, displaying somatic symptoms when under stress. As natural worriers, they require an orderliness and stability in their daily lives. As students, they are gifted and curious, possessing an impeccable memory and a passion for learning. Endowed with natural politeness, these children are quite adaptable within any environment. They need gentle guidance and assistance for accepting the imperfections in themselves and others. Even gentle and constructive criticism may resound harshly for them. Let your little Virgo know that they are worthy of praise even if something is not perfect in their eyes.

As the sun embraces Virgo, we are imbued with a sense of the sacredness in ordinary daily life. Virgo reminds us that it is often the small tasks and gestures that change the world. It is a time in which to embrace the art of service, a time in which we can be ever more present to the needs of others, even if it is only in bestowing a smile, holding a door, or helping someone to cross the street.

Summer is the grand waltz. Receptivity, creativity and service are her intricate steps. Let us celebrate this pinnacle of the life cycle!

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