ART: EPHRAIM MOSES LILIEN
Here is a deep and insightful Astrological Report for October 2014 from the wonderful Sarah Varcas from her Astro-Awakenings.uk:
“We begin October with Uranus and Chiron highlighting the need to find new ways to both accommodate and heal woundedness at the personal and collective levels. They have been working together on this issue since June, simultaneously exposing where we are most wounded and offering tools to further the process of healing and the embodiment of wholeness.
“The first week of October plays out against the backdrop of a square between Mars and Chiron…We hear a lot about healing these days, but less about accommodating woundedness: allowing it to be there without needing to remove it.
“This willingness to recognize the presence of suffering and refrain from interfering with it is a powerful theme at the beginning of this month.
“…the heavens point to the need for compassionate patience which allows ourselves and other people to be imperfect, in pain, struggling without needing to intervene to make things ‘right’. They remind us that ‘right’ is whatever is in the moment, not a particular version of life that we prefer.
“If we find ourselves suffering in the first week of October, be it physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually, the biggest mistake we could make is to assume this means something is going wrong or we haven’t ‘come as far’ as we thought.
“Now is the time to abandon all such value judgements and simply accommodate the pain for a while. Invite it in. Listen to it as we would to a small child with something very important to say. Make space for the pain and then just be.
“This is the best advice for the first week of October, for if we can do that we will contribute to a growing tide of patient compassion and compassionate patience which recognizes that life is intensely complex, as are we, and healing takes time.
“We are multi-layered beings and all manner of elements throughout time and space must align in a healing way for every layer to shift and change. The application of astrology teaches this every day: that we are in a process with its own shape and cycle.
“Our responsibility is to honor the cycles, not try to circumvent them; to work consciously with them in such a way that we maximize the potential of each moment….Time to understand we are not here to call the shots but to live them. There’s a difference…
“Between the 4th and 8th October we encounter a Grand Trine in Fire setting the heavens ablaze and our spirits with it. We can claim its fire as our own as we embark upon a month with much to teach about timing: ours, the divine’s and everything in between!
“With fire comes inspiration and optimism. Stocking up on these qualities will do us no harm and a quick inventory of the inner strengths we have to sustain us as we journey onward is a good use of this energy.
“However, it also brings impatience, over-confidence and a rash disregard for the natural laws which say if you jump off a cliff without wings you will fall and into a fire without protection you will burn. So balance in all things is required here, to reap the gifts of the fire without the consequences of disrespecting it!
“On 8th October a total lunar eclipse occurs in Aries at 10:56 a.m. GMT. With the Moon conjunct Uranus, it speaks of liberation and awakening, shocks and surprises. Feelings may run high, but a positive alliance between Mars and Jupiter offer us hope and buoyancy to ride the waves, reminding us that alchemy requires high temperatures to occur!
“If you feel like you’re in the furnace at this time, know that the heavens are focusing their power on you not to melt you down never to be reformed, but to burn away the dross in order for the precious gifts of life to be revealed.
“However, despite the presence of Uranus, master of surprise and rapid change, the fruits of this eclipse will take time to ripen, with the processes triggered now culminating in March 2015, which is another good reason to embrace the message of patience…”
“All things come to those who wait, and whilst this eclipse may provide some unexpected input we will not fully encounter its results for some time yet, so be sure not to judge its worth too soon. There remains much to be revealed in due course.
“In the few days following the eclipse we have some fairly up-beat energies coming at us, with the Sun, Mars, Jupiter and the North Node aligning to remind us that commitment and faith stand for a lot when facing obstacles and challenges.
“They speak not of blind-faith and Pollyanna hope but of the deep faith born of one who has faced obstacles before, who has walked the path of awakening for a while and who knows its ups and downs, pitfalls and blessings.
“They speak of knowing that quick fixes are no fixes and that engaging deeply with the process of inner and outer transformation teaches us much about the nature of time and space and the cycles of life to which we are all subject.
“They remind us that our own lives are mere specks within this vast and endless universe and embracing this bigger perspective can do wonders for our ability to bear with their more difficult aspects in order to embody their greater blessings in due course.
“Indeed, at this time the heavens point not only to our own tiny lives but also to the vast infinity in which we live them, reminding us that the fruits of the present moment may await us in realms and dimensions yet to be revealed. Patience, once again, is the watch word now.
“This emphasis on patience is not, however, to imply that nothing is happening! Beneath the surface all manner of shifts are taking place, although their fruits are yet to be revealed. Indeed, if we try to force a premature ripening we may end up crushing them rather than harvesting them in a timely way.
“From 18th October to the end of the month we see a conjunction between Venus and the Sun, first in Libra and then Scorpio, which invites us to enjoy the process right now. No matter what’s going on in our life, we are encouraged here to find the pleasure and identify with harmony rather than struggle, with peace rather than discord.
“This is easier said than done when life is throwing us curve-balls, but here we have the chance to step aside and choose time-out rather than grappling with on-coming forces too formidable to subdue.
“It can feel almost irresponsible to sit back and take a nap when so much is pressing for our attention, but that’s what we’re encouraged to do! Now is not the time for action but for creating space in which effective decisions can be made in due course, once we’ve gathered ourselves fully and recharged our batteries.
“23rd October sees a partial solar eclipse in Scorpio (9:46 pm GMT) conjunct Venus, further highlighting the need for familiarity with the process of transformation such that we can relax and allow it to happen as necessary. This eclipse reminds us we don’t always need to be in the driving seat and there is much to be said for sitting back and enjoying the journey, even when things feel intense and we’re certain we SHOULD be doing SOMETHING!
“Any solar eclipse in Scorpio will take us into deep water, but this one offers us an oxygen tank and all the requisite diving gear to enjoy the descent rather than be terrified by it! It reminds us that it is frequently the willingness to embrace the darkness which sheds the needed light to navigate it. Resistance is futile, the heavens tell us now, and whilst this may sound like a message of doom in fact it is one of hope, for it means that we can let go, lighten up and still do the deep work needed for true rebirth.
“We don’t have to be depressed as we encounter the challenges. We can stay relaxed and even find the fun in it! And yes, that in itself is a challenge, but it’s one worth engaging with now. We may just discover a whole new way to ride the waves of change with a smile on our face…
“Mercury stations direct on 25th October, completing its retrograde passage and beginning its return to where it was at the start of this month. What we have learned in the interim is important information if we are to make good on commitments formed in July, August and September.
“We have learned a lot about timing this month and we may have to rethink some of our previous plans to incorporate what we now know. We have also learned about attitude and the need for sovereignty over our own mind-set and approach to life. These lessons, too, will come in handy as we survey our plans for the future.
“Whilst life is not about to become easy-peasy, when we can maintain a greater level of ease regardless of what occurs we are in a far stronger position to forge ahead and create much needed change when the time is right. And with a steady and positive attitude we will know when that time is and be ready to act accordingly.
“As the month (and the eclipse season) comes to an end, we are reminded that whilst it’s easy to feel the strain of life’s challenges, a shift of perspective can enable us to access peace in times of strife, pleasure in times of discomfort and hope in times of despair.
“Nurturing the ability to choose our inner landscape rather than have it dictated by external events is a powerful strength which can carry us through all manner of difficulties. In doing so it is not that we deny the pain or simply think a positive thought to counteract a negative one.
“Instead we acknowledge that life in all its complexity can give us great pain and great pleasure in the same moment, hope and despair as one, comfort and dis-ease as part of the same package.
“And we have a choice, always, whether we polarize into one or the other or embrace it all in its fullness and know life inside-out, with a shout of joy, a wail of despair and everything in between.”
© Copyright 2014 ~ Sarah Varcas. All Rights Reserved.
26 comments
B.Felice says:
Oct 2, 2014
Awesome , so awesome and so on point , thank you deeply for this mesage
Robin says:
Oct 2, 2014
Thank you!
Robert Berman says:
Oct 3, 2014
Oh Yeah!!!!
Pam says:
Oct 3, 2014
Always love the wisdom of Sara Varcus. A delight to see her here.
Ida says:
Oct 3, 2014
So incredibly beautiful. I feel blessed by these words. Thank you.
Lilly says:
Oct 3, 2014
Wonderful! Thank you.
Love and Light.
Elisa says:
Oct 3, 2014
Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.
Alicia says:
Oct 3, 2014
Love the whole beauty of these words. Especially the part about being compassionately patient and accommodating our pain instead of trying to remove it, rather to allow. Thank you for sharing your divine light and helping me on my path.
Namaste~ Love
sharon says:
Oct 4, 2014
Amazing insight. . Right on point! I feel calm♡
LUV FYAH says:
Oct 4, 2014
SARAH IS ON POINT!!!!! EVERYTHING I READ IS SO TRUE!!!!!! THE UNIVERSE TRULY DOES SPEAK TO US AND I FOUND MOST IMPORTANT THAT THIS UNIVERSE EXISIT INSIDE MYSELF!!!!! WE MUST LISTEN TO OUR INNER BEING AND BE COME ONE WITH THAT VOICE
Gina says:
Oct 4, 2014
This is AMAZING!!!
Santa says:
Oct 4, 2014
<3 Sarah, you are great in astrology!
BB Yogini says:
Oct 5, 2014
Wow, thank you so much… Right on this month. Love & Light <3
Simmons says:
Oct 5, 2014
lovely. thank you mystic mama.
Simone says:
Oct 6, 2014
Aw oh my goodness this almost made me cry! Totally need this!
Sisi says:
Oct 7, 2014
Mm mm m. That last part. This was wonderful. Reassuring the truth of the balance of darkness and light in side our selves. One cannot exist without the other, so we must embrace all the parts. Thank you for reminding me.
Flora says:
Oct 7, 2014
This is so amazing. Thank you Goddess Mystic Mamma for your offering. I feel more connected and reminded that I’m not alone.
I totally feel like I’ve been through so much, that I really just need to rest and integrate all the information. At the same time, I find I judge myself for not moving and taking action. I tend to think I’m not doing enough…Thank you for reminding me I am making progress. Maybe just not on my timing….I am an ant under Gods’ timing.
Jyoti says:
Oct 7, 2014
Wow, that reads like it was tailor made for me. love it thanks x
Kristin says:
Oct 8, 2014
Incredibly poignant and well spoken. Thank you so much.
Francesca says:
Oct 8, 2014
Wonderful, thank you – healing is a multi-layered process. Compassionate patience is something everyone should embrace.
Yvonne says:
Oct 8, 2014
Wow thank you so much for this information and this whole website here. I felt like a crazy lunatic person in the past days. Now I understand a lot more and maybe able to accept and deal with it better.
bless you for this!
Paul says:
Oct 8, 2014
YES = many thanks for these wise words = they really are helping me navigate the inner changes that are quite powerful for me right now = not easy by any means!!! Understanding this process surely DOES help!!!
jack says:
Oct 9, 2014
Thank you for my bottom of my heart I felt so hot right now and I am resting and healing my whole one. jungle two jobs smile.
Niss Bach says:
Oct 12, 2014
Thank you, so true for me!!
Jean - Michel says:
Oct 15, 2014
amazingly well described in detail ! I was born on 3d november , which this year will be fantastic shift point in the process . I found the mercury retrograde fabulous to develop clear communication / inside-outside rather than Feeling strangely closed down ; it ‘s like a boost to deep within more and come out with clearer vision / communication skills / gentleness within tough pressure / etc…. amazing ideas came along this month so far but as explained no real deep actions are to be taken yet … it requires more time of reflection / integration of the Universal synchronistic backloops messages and patience / keeping the space for new ways of full expression . thanks for a great reading .
Riana says:
Oct 24, 2014
Wow!! Everything written here, all the dates, everything corresponds exactly to what I’ve been through this month. Precisely on October 4th, through the 8th I went through a severe acute illness which brought about a clarity I’ve never before experienced. Indeed, this month is all about timing, compassionate patience and learning to let go and trust the process. Thank you!!! I feel so at peace having read this.