Moon Valley is a nice little community in northern Phoenix, " the Valley of the
Sun". I think I've found my perfect niche in
this valley within a valley and what a "coincidence" that the names of
both are so friendly with my astrology. I didn't realize I was living in Moon
Valley until after the fact.
On one side of Moon Valley lies North Mountain
where a 20 minute hike up the mountain is rewarded with a view for miles in every direction.
It's one of my favorite places and I always get a
little euphoric up there. Just driving through the area lifts my spirits and
I've concluded that it may contain a natural vortex, similar to the vortices in
Sedona, Arizona. I don't think it's " just me..."
A vortex is the funnel shape created by whirling fluid or by the motion of
spiraling energy. An energy vortex is the intersection of multiple ley lines, creating a
powerful spiraling of energy coming up out of the earth that leaves a measurable magnetic residue. Quite intense, the effects can be felt within a half mile
of one of these
energy centers. People come from all over the world to visit the four major Sedona vortices
and to perform spiritual rituals. At any time, you can hike up Bell Rock in
Sedona, Arizona and find the remains of meditation circles fashioned from stones. A
balancing element at the center of a vortex is imparted to visitors,
strengthening the inner being and results can
be felt for days afterward....
A week or so after writing this introduction, I happened to read
Sylvia Browne's book, The Other Side and Back. She discusses
"Imprinting", a sort of holding zone for the accumulation of powerful
vibrations, positive or negative,
resulting in an energy center similar to a vortex. By the time I was through
reading the
paragraph, I decided she'd just explained my experience of North Mountain
perfectly. It has especially positive imprinting! Be sure to visit the park if you come to
Phoenix or hike the trail just north of the park. And, if you live here, let me know if you've experienced similar
vibrations on North Mountain.
I've been an astrologer since 1975 and when I first
opened a book on the
subject, it was to prove to a friend that astrology was not a subject to be
taken seriously. Instead, this proved to be a turning point for me and astrology became
my passion.
During the years I studied and passed my exams, I did personal astrology
reports for just about everyone I knew.
My "real" job furnished lots of clients and I charged $10 for a chart
reading that took hours to complete. It was good practice though
and twenty years later,
whenever I run into one of these old friends, they usually still have the original
hand-written natal report.
Having found that I loved to write, I decided to take it a step further and try my hand at writing an article for an
astrology magazine. In those days, I
breathed, slept and consumed astrology, and so with great ritual, I drew up my
first serious Horary chart to ask the question "Can I be a successful
writer?" I still have that chart in an old notebook as a memento. An
emphatic "Yes!" That was in April '86 and three months later my first
submission was purchased by American Astrology. I've continued to write for the
popular magazines, including Dell Horoscope, Astrology Your Daily Horoscope,
& Astrology Today.
Horary expert,
Anthony
Louis reads my old Horary chart.
My first
book, Predicting
Events with Astrology, was written with the intention to write the kind
of book I'd liked to have found early in my own studies; all of the essentials
in a concise reference and easy to
grasp. Feedback and reviews
have been encouraging, with many intermediates grasping the forecasting
techniques for the first time. This book shows how to find the operating
or active aspects in the progressions and
how to determine the impact of transits by proper prioritizing. Check out the
revised and expanded new
edition! See excerpts at News Line.
My second book, Identifying Planetary
Triggers, is a companion
volume to the first, with focus on planetary returns, with a chapter devoted to
each return; Moon through
Saturn. The Diurnal or personal daily return is
introduced. Three sections of the book cover
progressions, returns and transits with a special section on transits by Dr. J.
Heber Smith, astrology teacher to famed Evangeline Adams. His work, which was
written a century ago, is unedited and in his original voice. A rival of Ms
Adams paid $150 for a copy of this material early in the twentieth century. Link to Planetary
Returns for more about this book, or see a book review.
Throughout the book, there's an emphasis to accurately timing events.
Maybe it's the skeptic in me but I've always particularly loved astrological
research; especially getting to the nitty gritty of prediction. I guess my specialty is in the area of
progressions, transits and returns. I've found them to be the most consistently
reliable for tracing upcoming trends and have spent years using and testing them together.
I share all of the best
techniques and
secrets I've learned about forecasting in my books.
My third book,
Eclipses,
Predicting World Events & Personal Transformation is
positively exciting! Learn about the secret life and the hidden power of an
eclipse. Link to Eclipses at
News Line to read more about it, read some on site
published reviews, or click the title link or book cover to order it from Amazon. Don't be left in the dark!
My latest book, Lunar
Nodes, Discover Your Soul's Karmic Mission is a comprehensive reference
on the lunar nodes - a book that astrologers
have been eagerly waiting for.
It focuses on the individual and the personal relevance of the lunar
nodes in the natal and subsequent charts; like nodal aspects in the natal chart,
transits to or from the lunar nodes, how to read the lunar nodes in Solar
Returns, progressed aspects of the nodes, the nodes in relationships, and more.
As one reviewer says, Finally one book has it all!.
It is easy for beginners and makes an excellent practical reference for professional
astrologers. I use it a lot when doing readings and wonder what I
did without it. Read
more.
If you're brand new to astrology, you'll need some beginner books to go along with
mine. Although easy to understand and follow, you still need to know the basics. I've listed lots of good books to preview or order in the Library,
or you can learn some basics at Astrology Novice. In
fact, you might want to go to the Tutorial.
Celeste Teal is the pen name I created due to my long and
difficult last name. People can neither spell nor pronounce it, a pretty
good indicator for the decision. The
name is a spin off of "celestial" that came to me at just the right
moment. Of course I made note of the
time Celeste became a working entity as I do of any important event. Celeste has a very interesting horoscope and in
corroboration, we plan to write an essay on the Life of a
Pseudonym later on. Her horoscope shows Aquarius rising and a 12th house chart ruler. Is that astrology at work or
what?!
Something too amusing not to share and something you'd appreciate even more if
you knew my husband is the story of a group of us going to a psychic fair a few
months after Celeste arrived on the scene. Just beforehand, his sister had been
teasing him that he would soon be known as Mr. Teal. Well, one of the
psychics at the show told him that she saw he was involved with two women.
Laughing about it at the time and assuming she'd somehow gotten her wires
crossed, we later figured out that Celeste was the other
woman. I think I can handle that :)
Well, I guess that about sums up a self-introduction, other than
my love of spiritual and meditative work, creative visualization,
crystal collecting and now Feng Shui. In
one web site, I hope to cater to all the wonderful friends I've met in both astrology and metaphysics. So for you who've made it this far,
your next stop will most likely be Astrology
Novice, Crystals & Visions
or an Astrologer's Journal. I hope
you'll find the site a good value. And, before you go, in keeping with the site name, below are some
useful notes
about the Moon and its phases.
Each
day of the week is ruled by one of the seven visible planets. Starting at
sunrise on Monday until sunrise on Tuesday, the Moon has rule. Certain kinds of
activities are especially favored on Monday, provided that the Moon is in good
condition. If the Moon is not in good condition, it is not so good for
undertaking certain Moon ruled activities as there are liabilities.
If the Moon is in good condition,
this is a good day for making changes, for attending to matters under
development; real estate, building, domestic affairs, cooking, cleaning,
laundering, home and family matters, for dealing with the public, for starting
school, for legal matters, for meeting or dealing with women. It is a good day
to deal with secrets, the sick or needy, to represent an employer, the head
of household or a parent. If the Moon is increasing in light, there will be a gain in power and increased publicity. To avoid publicity the Moon should be
decreasing in light.
If
the Moon is NOT in good condition, it is a bad day to take on responsibilities
that do not belong to the Moon and for making changes against her judgment; for
starting a business where massive changes in fashions or fads are problematic,
for lending money or personal possessions, for starting medications, for buying
animals, to begin building anything, to move, to ask for help or favors, or to
leave on a journey.
Monday,
September 6, the Moon is in Leo. This is Labor Day; a holiday for many and this
fits well with the Leo Moon. This Moon brightens our outlook and we feel
confident, creative and full of ideas. Our minds turn to pleasurable pursuits,
to acts of generosity and we feel quite optimistic. Our outlook is sociable. The
sextile of Moon to Mars is the major aspect today but the Moon also applies to
sextile Venus, which is the last aspect the Moon makes before leaving Leo. This
is fabulous for making progress in many Moon ruled activities, ensuring a
successful outcome. We are especially encouraged to enjoy others as well as
simple pleasures. This is an excellent day to spend with family. Domestic
affairs; cooking, cleaning, decorating are favored. Although Mercury
is retrograde, therefore not so good for major new undertakings, this is a
fine day for analytical deductions and for problem solving through review. Do
drink plenty of water during this Leo Moon, and be careful of putting excessive
strain on your back or heart if you are prone to problems.
The New Moon or "low ebb" of the Moon signals preparation for a new
cycle. From there is followed an increase of energy. People in general are more
receptive to new ideas and it's a good time to initiate new projects or to
replace old negative habits with new healthy habits with less pain. The New
Moon is very positive in nature.
From the New Moon to the Full Moon, the Moon is "increasing" in
light. Our bodies tend to absorb and retain water as it nears and responds to the hot and
dry influence of the First Quarter Moon. This is known as the waxing Moon. It is easier to gain weight during
the
waxing phase. Everything taken into the body is more effective now, including
the absorption of vitamins. This goes for the good things and the bad and the
closer it gets to Full Moon, the greater our capacity to absorb. This is the
"taking in" and gathering phase of the Moon. Gather your strength.
Gather your supplies. Gather information and make plans. You may notice
that you sleep more soundly the closer it gets to the Full Moon and this is all
to the good!
The last New Moon occurred August 9, 2010 at 17º Leo. Link to the US Forecast based on that New Moon. The next New
Moon occurs September 8, 2010 at 15º Virgo. The day of the New Moon is the day to write a short list of what you hope to achieve or
manifest in your life. Clarify this in your own mind and put it out there in the universe! Link to Lunations
anytime to follow updates on the lunar cycles.
If the New Moon falls on a planet in your horoscope, especially if an eclipse, you'll experience a sense of rejuvenation and renewed spirit relating
to the nature of the planet. The affairs of the house in your horoscope
where the New Moon occurs absorbs your attention; there are new beginnings and exciting new
possibilities. You are revitalized! An eclipse falling on a planet magnifies the planet
potential and sensitizes it to transits. See more about Eclipses
in Your Chart.
At the "high tide" of the Full Moon, things set in motion at the
New Moon tend to come to a completion
or maturation. Important decisions
are made now as one sees a situation in full light. We tend to be more self-absorbed
from now until the next New Moon as we're intent on tying up loose ends. We feel
prompted to action. It is time to reap the harvests.
From now until the New Moon, the Moon is decreasing in light. The body tends to
lose
a couple of pounds as it nears and responds to the cool, moist influence of the Third
Quarter Moon. This is the waning Moon. It is a good time to start a
diet to see encouraging results right away. We are in the "putting
out" phase. It is also a good time for detoxifying the body. This is the best time to get rid of clutter or
to do major cleaning for the best results. We expend more energy from Full Moon
to New Moon. Our expenditure of energy increases the closer we get to the next
New Moon.
The waning Moon is also the best phase of the Moon for an
elected surgery. There is less bleeding and less scar tissue. Just be sure the
Moon is not in the sign that corresponds to the body part to be operated
on. As Hippocrates said, "Do not touch with iron those parts of the
body that are governed by the sign through which the Moon is passing." (One
must also steer clear of a Void
of Course Moon, Retrograde
Mercury and Retrograde Mars for an elected
surgery.) Other than that the more good things you can do for the body part governed by
the sign the Moon is passing through, the better! See related article: Living
in Harmony with the Lunar Cycles.
The last Full Moon fell August 24, 2010 at 1º Pisces, with the Sun in the
opposite degree at 1º Virgo. The
next Full Moon occurs September 23, 2010 at 0º Aries, with the Sun in the
opposite sign at 0º Libra. Watch Lunations for more about the
lunar cycles.
If the Full Moon falls on a planet in your horoscope, especially if an eclipse, you may notice a slight separating trend in regard to the people or affairs
ruled by the planet. The same may be noted in regard to the opposing houses in
your horoscope occupied by the Sun and Moon. There is finalization. An eclipse
falling on a planet magnifies the planet potential and sensitizes it to
transits. See Eclipses
in Your Chart for more.
Now don't laugh, but if you want your hair to grow faster, healthier and
fuller, get your trim just prior to the Full Moon. At least try it before you
laugh. (Hair Stylists, forgive me :)
Everyone's heard the expression "once in a blue moon", but what is
a "blue" Moon anyway? Well, it is on the rare side and happens
only when there are four full moons in a season instead of the usual three. The
third in the series is determined to be a Blue Moon so as not to confuse the
natural order of moons in a season; the early season moon, the mid season moon,
and the late season moon. This is called the Seasonal Blue Moon. The next
of these falls on November 21, 2010.
Many of us have also heard that a Blue Moon occurs when
there are two full moons falling in the same calendar month. The second one is called
the Blue Moon to distinguish it from the first. This is called a Calendar Blue
Moon. The last time this occurred was December 31, 2009. The next time this
happens is August 31, 2012.
Apparently, the Calendar Blue Moon came about because of a
misinterpretation of the Farmer’s Almanac many moons ago. You can read about
this mix up and about the two distinctive kinds of blue moons at Wikipedia's
page on blue moons.
While both types of Blue Moons are rare, technically, it is
the extra moon in a season that was originally referred to as the “Blue
Moon”. After the Blue Moon
of November 21, 2010, the next Seasonal Blue Moon doesn’t occur until August
21, 2013. The Blue Moon functions similar to a Full
Moon.
Learn more about your personal Moon at Fame & Popularity.
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