Radical Change & Transformation..the schedule

clockandhourglass.jpgWhew. Well, it’s moved on now and no longer in the exact degree of eleven. Those of us who are sensitive to Pluto/Uranus can feel a slight sigh of relief.

During the mid-60′s Uranus and Pluto were about to merge, conjoin and initiate a cycle of Radical Change & Transformation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The last conjunction was in 1850 in Aries. But that was before we even knew that Pluto existed.  The 1960’s conjunction occurred in middle degrees of Virgo, and other things needed to change and transform. The cycle lasts approximately 138 years and the next conjunction is: Apr.24, 2104 in early Taurus which will display a different theme of Radical Change & Transformation.

One way to think about conjunctions is that they mark the beginnings of a cycle, and cycles begin ‘in the dark’. (ie. the new moon cannot be seen) The ‘dark’ symbolizes the state of being unconscious and can sometimes express itself with spontaneous and impulsive actions. But, not always. The events of the 60’s were just the ‘seedform’ of what will ultimately be seen in 2045 at the full phase of the current cycle.

Today, 2012-2015, the cycle reaches its 90 degree/first quarter aspect, a square. This is the “crisis-in-consciousness” point. I refer you to Buz Myers, Dane Rudyhar, Alexander Ruperti, Barbara Hand Clow. They were (and are still) some of my favorite teachers. Their writings and teachings on ‘the nature of a cycle’ are brilliant and resonate still today.

In 2221, Uranus and Pluto will be conjunct again…starting another new variation of Radical Change & Transformation. And again, in 2357. Radical Change & Transformation. You can mark your calendars. It’s that certain.

On May 24, 2013 Uranus and Pluto squared each other for the third of seven squares occurring between 2012-2015. At the very least, expect major events & global headlines.

Here are the dates for the other squares:

• June 24 2012

• September 19 2012

• November 1, 2013

• April 21, 2014

• December 15, 2014

• March 17, 2015

The current incarnation of astrologers are watching and documenting, and sharing what they see.  And so am I. There’s much to learn.

Anything that involves Uranus and Pluto, involves me, personally.All the time. And, that fact has manifested in the timing of significant events in my life. Uranus and Pluto create incredible havoc when they’re together for everyone, and some of us get walloped personally, at the same time. We may become agents of Radical Change & Transformation.  It’s hard to know how to prioritize things sometimes.

Anyway, this month in our ongoing series of Experiential Astrology & Yoga workshops, we’ll be working this current transit of Uranus & Pluto to decipher where in our lives is Radical Change & Transformation.

Prescription.  Practice More Yoga.  Meditate, Often.

Om Shanti, May All Beings Live in Peace.

Back from Kripalu…….

swami kripalu….where I do volunteer work at least three times a year.  This trip I worked as a facilitator and hatha yoga teacher.  The program was called the Inner Quest Intensive and I have been a part of this amazing ‘production’ since ’99.  Here’s a post I wrote after another such trip about 5 years ago.

The world really needs this program.  Those of us who facilitate transformation and healing for others know this.   I am completely filled with love, gratitude, and kindness once again as I continue to live and teach yoga.

and, totally excited to promote and deliver: The Outer Quest Intensive©, an experiential journey with transformational possibilities.  Using your natal chart as a launchpad we’ll journey thru the solar system with an intention of  expanding our self-awareness and self-knowledge. Interested in knowing more, like where, when, and how?  Contact me at idafae@gmail.com.

....this made me cry.............

Reblogged from The Teacher's Journal:

....try to watch the whole thing if you can...........i'll post it over there on the right with my others asap. ....."14 months in the making, 42 countries, and a cast of thousands"!!

For More Information on the creator of this wonderful clip: Go here.

Happy, happy video here. I can watch it over and over. There's a sequel out now. Here's the link.
YogaDance  today.  Yippee.

a spontaneous post on enlightenment……

Tomorrow is the first of a series of experiential workshops using the astrological natal chart as tool for self-inquiry and self-development.  It’s been quite a ride for me personally, as I have chosen to follow the stars for most of my life.

These days Uranus is conjunct my mid-heaven and moving in towards a conjunction with the  NN.  Neptune is conjunct SN natally. Obviously, things are changing.  Unknown territory looms ahead for me.  Thanks to the stars,  Pluto is finally past my moon.  Om shanti.

The outer planets, along with all things lunar, have captured my attention for decades.  As a working astrologer who reads charts for individuals, I am also particularly interested in Time, time-measurement, time-management, time-keeping, and what I call Time-Scaping, which is what happens once we have mastered our personal relationship with time and create a life-rhythm which is sustainable.  The cycles of the planets along with the orbit of the moon provide the raw data that is needed.

Anyway, I digress.  Tomorrow’s workshop will tackle the idea that the Lunar Nodes represent our Soul’s Purpose in this incarnation. We’ll look at the nodes in our respective natal charts and discuss it.  Then we’ll take our new found information and practice being our ‘true selves’ using various yogic techniques.

I’ve been doing this work for a lifetime already, and I still get excited when I see the look of “enlightenment” come over someone’s face.  That sudden expression brought on by the combination of insight, understanding, and joy is unmistakeable.

If you’re in or aound Asbury Park, NJ, find us!  The door is round and open  (rumi)

Workshop – May 11 9-Noon

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The Sanctuary
Asbury Park, NJ
732.531.9013

…the moon’s in capricorn

and there’s a storm brewing named Saturn.  It can’t get any more metaphorical, can it?  Today, at 2:15pm est, (about to become edt) the moon conjoins pluto.  It’ll be an intense moment for some, so intense that it has the potential to transform you.  Indelibly.

more later.  may all beings be safe.

om shanti, shanti, shantihi

Yoga Nidra for Pisces-time

mask_ii.jpgNamaste, Everyone.

I’m facilitating another Yoga Nidra tomorrow morning.  First one of the year.  Can’t believe it’s 2013 and we’re all still here!!  Just kidding.

The astrological aspects are so supporting for this kind of yoga practice right now.  The possibilities are limitless.  The little stellium of Sun Neptune, Chiron and Venus re-affirms a drive towards spiritual healing.

It’s my birthday, today.

Snow on the ground this morning…a stunning reminder that things have changed.

Blessings to everyone…

Practice kindness.

 

The power came on last night at my yoga studio.  Classes resume on Sunday.  Come.  The door is round and open.

Yeah, it still looks dismal here at the Jersey Shore, but

Have you seen this video yet?  OMG.  It’s a must see.  Words fail.

Stay safe, dear ones. Practice metta.  Often.

Blogging….from the Jersey Shore

Oh my.  I have been struck, hard.  My home state.  My home town.  My zipcode.  My topography.  All changed.

It’s one thing, to choose to change one’s life, intentionally, deliberately, and purposefully.  It’s quite a different thing to be the recipient of another’s choosing.  ie Mother Nature or God, or that mysterious Higher Source.

Anyway, I feel a resurgence coming on for attending to my blogs,  which if you follow or like or pin me up somewhere you know that I have not been writing much.  That just means that there are stories to tell, and lessons to teach.

Today, I am  living on the new edge of my old Jersey Shore town.   I am blessed to have what I have.  The devastation here is wide spread.  It’s the entire state at the same time.  Locally, I have seen some of this before.  The boardwalks in particular.  They’re always getting torn up.  The trees are dangerous for sure, and some houses were sliced in half.  but, amazingly , more misses than hits and that was miraculous.  The power outages are the worst, and gas lines are to be expected.  The flooding, here, for me was a non-event and for that I am grateful.

The days ahead are sure to be interesting. Maybe I’ll post again tomorrow.  I need to be quiet now.