February 2017
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February is the first Eclipse season for 2017 and sees Venus enter the retrograde loop in preparation for turning retrograde next month.
Blessings
Christine Rothwell
0438 730 133
Email: christinerothwell@outlook.com
Website: www.christine-rothwell.com
Early Bird Rates for 2017 Astrology Classes
Enrollment for Year 1 Astrology classes is now open and there is an early bird rate for those who pay the first term fees by February 16. Please email if you would like more information.
All classes will be held at Sandy Beach Community Centre on Beach Road, Sandringham.
First year classes will be held on Thursday evenings
Second year classes will be held on Tuesday evenings.
The Advanced Group meets on the second Saturday afternoon each month, beginning in February.
Enrollment for Year 1 Astrology classes is now open and there is an early bird rate for those who pay the first term fees by February 16. Please email if you would like more information.
All classes will be held at Sandy Beach Community Centre on Beach Road, Sandringham.
First year classes will be held on Thursday evenings
Second year classes will be held on Tuesday evenings.
The Advanced Group meets on the second Saturday afternoon each month, beginning in February.
The 2018 Federation of Australian Astrologers Conference will be held in Melbourne during January 2018. Click on the link below for more information.
http://www.faainc.org.au/faa-conference-2018/
http://www.faainc.org.au/faa-conference-2018/
Contents
February begins with no planets retrograde but Jupiter turns retro on February 6.
All the dates below are for Australian Eastern Daylight Time.
Jupiter stations retrograde on February 6 at 23 Libra, marking the beginning of its annual retrograde phase which continues until June 10 when it stations direct at 13 Libra. The times when a planet stations are when it is said to be most powerful - it is as if the God / Goddess personified by the planet is standing still and demanding we notice them. Jupiter’s station calls us to reflect on how we use his energy of expansion, growth, faith and optimism; a process that will continue [often at subliminal levels] until it moves direct in June.
During the retrograde phase growth may slow down or stop, especially in the house where Jupiter is transiting, as well as in relation to any planets that Jupiter aspects during this time.
During the retrograde cycle we are challenged to review our growth, examine our moral codes and reflect on where we may not be using Jupiter constructively. The shadow side of Jupiter may manifest as an excess or a deficit and therefore highlight where we may be unconsciously
The Full Moon in February falls on February 11 at close to 22 Leo and is also a lunar eclipse. It is categorized as an Appulse eclipse which means the Moon only enters the penumbra - or partial shadow - of the Earth and therefore is shaded rather than eclipsed.
Leo is a fire sign and its special gifts are leadership, charisma and enthusiasm. This Full Moon / Eclipse challenges us to become aware of what ‘feeds our fire’ and brings passion into our lives and highlights the need to find and express our special gifts and share them with the world, or at least with those who are near and dear to us. We may feel the need to be validated and special. While it is a wonderful time to validate the people who inspire you, beware of the shadow side of Leo, the Lion who is not validated and resorts to disruptive and attention seeking behavior. Try to become conscious or your own needs for recognition and find some healthy outlets for them.
The Leo Full Moon is also a natural time for thinking about our relationship with the Aquarius / Leo polarity: our conflicting needs to belong and be part of the group, as well as our need to be acknowledged and discover our unique form of creative self-expression. This full moon invites us to reflect on whether our friendships and need to belong still allow us to express our uniqueness and individuality. Can we participate in a group without losing our identity …or taking over and demanding too much attention?
- February Overview
- Consultations and Gift Certificates
- 2017 Astrology Classes
February begins with no planets retrograde but Jupiter turns retro on February 6.
All the dates below are for Australian Eastern Daylight Time.
- February 4: Venus to Aries
- February 6: Jupiter retrograde
- February 7: Mercury to Aquarius
- February 11: Lunar Eclipse / Full Moon in Leo
- February 18: Sun to Pisces
- February 26: Mercury to Pisces
- February 27: Solar Eclipse /New Moon in Pisces
Jupiter stations retrograde on February 6 at 23 Libra, marking the beginning of its annual retrograde phase which continues until June 10 when it stations direct at 13 Libra. The times when a planet stations are when it is said to be most powerful - it is as if the God / Goddess personified by the planet is standing still and demanding we notice them. Jupiter’s station calls us to reflect on how we use his energy of expansion, growth, faith and optimism; a process that will continue [often at subliminal levels] until it moves direct in June.
During the retrograde phase growth may slow down or stop, especially in the house where Jupiter is transiting, as well as in relation to any planets that Jupiter aspects during this time.
During the retrograde cycle we are challenged to review our growth, examine our moral codes and reflect on where we may not be using Jupiter constructively. The shadow side of Jupiter may manifest as an excess or a deficit and therefore highlight where we may be unconsciously
- inflated, impulsive, arrogant or naïve …or
- where we may sabotage our growth through fear and negativity.
The Full Moon in February falls on February 11 at close to 22 Leo and is also a lunar eclipse. It is categorized as an Appulse eclipse which means the Moon only enters the penumbra - or partial shadow - of the Earth and therefore is shaded rather than eclipsed.
Leo is a fire sign and its special gifts are leadership, charisma and enthusiasm. This Full Moon / Eclipse challenges us to become aware of what ‘feeds our fire’ and brings passion into our lives and highlights the need to find and express our special gifts and share them with the world, or at least with those who are near and dear to us. We may feel the need to be validated and special. While it is a wonderful time to validate the people who inspire you, beware of the shadow side of Leo, the Lion who is not validated and resorts to disruptive and attention seeking behavior. Try to become conscious or your own needs for recognition and find some healthy outlets for them.
The Leo Full Moon is also a natural time for thinking about our relationship with the Aquarius / Leo polarity: our conflicting needs to belong and be part of the group, as well as our need to be acknowledged and discover our unique form of creative self-expression. This full moon invites us to reflect on whether our friendships and need to belong still allow us to express our uniqueness and individuality. Can we participate in a group without losing our identity …or taking over and demanding too much attention?
The New Moon on February 28 is an annular solar eclipse that falls close to 8 Pisces. Solar eclipses occur at certain new moons when the Sun, Moon and Earth align so that the Moon eclipses the Sun. An annular solar eclipse is similar to a total eclipse but the Moon is too far from the Earth to fully shadow the Sun, therefore a narrow ring of light will be visible around the eclipsed Sun in the areas of the globe where the eclipse is visible.
Solar Eclipses are essentially turbo charged New Moons that signify potent endings and beginnings. Eclipses tend to be neutral energetically but they often bring to the surface whatever has been buried, hidden and repressed, especially regards the sign and house where the eclipse falls in the personal horoscope. Any personal planet that is conjunct [planets around 8 degrees of Pisces] or opposite [around 8 degrees of Virgo] the eclipse point will be in the spotlight.
Eclipses can herald a crisis, but they also provide the opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start again. This eclipse is conjunct the south node which has more a feeling of letting go and releasing. The time before the eclipse will be a powerful time to reflect on what no longer serves your wholeness and perhaps engage in some form of energy work
This Eclipse in Pisces is heightened as it is also conjunct Neptune, the ruler of Pisces and the planet and sign share many similarities. This ‘double whammy’ energy can have many positive as well as challenging effects including a heightened sensitivity that can be wonderful for our spiritual practice, inner work and creativity, but much more challenging for getting things done in the ‘real’ world.
The shadow side of Pisces may be activated, suggesting that the potential for self-delusion and denial is here, as well as the potential for strong intuitive insights. Take some time out to tune in and to connect with your feelings, otherwise they may overwhelm you.
On more esoteric levels, both Neptune and Pisces seek to open our hearts and minds to the transpersonal and imaginal realms and to re-awaken us to the power of our dreams and the power of love and compassion …to see all life forms as one.
Eclipses can herald a crisis, but they also provide the opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start again. This eclipse is conjunct the south node which has more a feeling of letting go and releasing. The time before the eclipse will be a powerful time to reflect on what no longer serves your wholeness and perhaps engage in some form of energy work
This Eclipse in Pisces is heightened as it is also conjunct Neptune, the ruler of Pisces and the planet and sign share many similarities. This ‘double whammy’ energy can have many positive as well as challenging effects including a heightened sensitivity that can be wonderful for our spiritual practice, inner work and creativity, but much more challenging for getting things done in the ‘real’ world.
The shadow side of Pisces may be activated, suggesting that the potential for self-delusion and denial is here, as well as the potential for strong intuitive insights. Take some time out to tune in and to connect with your feelings, otherwise they may overwhelm you.
On more esoteric levels, both Neptune and Pisces seek to open our hearts and minds to the transpersonal and imaginal realms and to re-awaken us to the power of our dreams and the power of love and compassion …to see all life forms as one.
The total eclipse path moves over the southern tip of both South America and Africa. In traditional astrology eclipses are said to be more powerful in the areas where they fall, but modern astrology takes a different viewpoint… they are potent whenever they activate key points in any horoscope.
In esoteric traditions both eclipses and the equinoxes are said to create chaos in the Earth’s electro-magnetic field that can be used consciously and creatively to disintegrate old patterns and re-organize at a higher level of consciousness. THIS ECLIPSE IS AN ESPECIALLY POTENT TIME TO MEDITATE AND REFLECT ON PEACE …both internally for all humanity and externally for relationships between groups and nations.
This eclipse fell on the same degree 19 years ago – February 1998 and may echo themes from that time. Can you remember what was happening in your life then? Remember, you have 19 years more wisdom and consciousness to draw on now.
All lunations [new moon and full moons including eclipses] have a powerful effect on the earth’s electro-magnetic field that can also affect our personal energy fields. Eclipses intensify this effect and the disruption they produce can create the opportunity to reorganize these fields in a more coherent way. It is possible to see where we are sabotaging or connecting with our soul’s desires and align ourselves with our inner truth.
Meditation and quiet self-reflection allow both the space for the messages from our soul /unconscious to be heard and the stillness needed to align with the creative / re-organizing potential of these celestial events.
If your birthday is five days either side of the solar eclipse it could mark the end of a period of difficulty. It will be very empowering to set new intentions for your life and create a small ritual to honor this event.
This eclipse fell on the same degree 19 years ago – February 1998 and may echo themes from that time. Can you remember what was happening in your life then? Remember, you have 19 years more wisdom and consciousness to draw on now.
All lunations [new moon and full moons including eclipses] have a powerful effect on the earth’s electro-magnetic field that can also affect our personal energy fields. Eclipses intensify this effect and the disruption they produce can create the opportunity to reorganize these fields in a more coherent way. It is possible to see where we are sabotaging or connecting with our soul’s desires and align ourselves with our inner truth.
Meditation and quiet self-reflection allow both the space for the messages from our soul /unconscious to be heard and the stillness needed to align with the creative / re-organizing potential of these celestial events.
If your birthday is five days either side of the solar eclipse it could mark the end of a period of difficulty. It will be very empowering to set new intentions for your life and create a small ritual to honor this event.
May the Goddess & God Bless You All
Christine
www.christine-rothwell.com
christinerothwell@outlook.com
2017 Astrology Classes
Please contact Christine for more information
First Year/ Beginners’ - Thursday nights beginning March 2
Second Year / Intermediate – Tuesday nights beginning February 7
Advanced Group - one Saturday afternoon a month beginning February 11
Christine offers an in-depth psychological and mythological approach to astrology. These classes are suitable for those individuals who are wishing to learn more about themselves as well as those interested in becoming a professional astrologer.
Classes can be taken on a term by term basis and sound files are provided for any classes you miss.
First Year covers all the basics that you need to begin to understand a birth chart.
Second Year goes deeper into horoscope and looks at predictive techniques.
The Advanced Classes gives you the opportunity to integrate what you have learned through a seminar format that allows exposure to more advanced techniques and psychological perspectives.
Email for a brochure
christinerothwell@outlook.com
Or
www.christine-rothwell.com
Consultations & Gift Certificates
Are available as:
Personal Consultations
Mail readings
Skype Readings
Telephone consultations
Gift Certificates are available for most consultations.
AN INITIAL CONSULTATION explores the soul’s journey as revealed through the personal symbol of the birth chart. The focus is on the potential inherent in the birth chart and the challenges that need to be embraced in order to realize this potential.
Other readings available include:
In-depth Consultation: Two one hour sound files exploring both the soul’s journey [see above] and the year ahead.
Chart Up-date: The Year Ahead: Explores the year ahead from a psychological perspective.
Understanding Your Child: A wonderful gift for new parents and explores a child’s unique needs, motivations, potentials and challenges.
Relationship Analysis: Helps explain the dynamic between two people to facilitate their understanding of each other and their relationship.
Relocation: Explains how a different location may impact on your psyche. This can be helpful if you are thinking of re-locating and can be included with any of the above consultations.
Christine
www.christine-rothwell.com
christinerothwell@outlook.com
2017 Astrology Classes
Please contact Christine for more information
First Year/ Beginners’ - Thursday nights beginning March 2
Second Year / Intermediate – Tuesday nights beginning February 7
Advanced Group - one Saturday afternoon a month beginning February 11
Christine offers an in-depth psychological and mythological approach to astrology. These classes are suitable for those individuals who are wishing to learn more about themselves as well as those interested in becoming a professional astrologer.
Classes can be taken on a term by term basis and sound files are provided for any classes you miss.
First Year covers all the basics that you need to begin to understand a birth chart.
Second Year goes deeper into horoscope and looks at predictive techniques.
The Advanced Classes gives you the opportunity to integrate what you have learned through a seminar format that allows exposure to more advanced techniques and psychological perspectives.
Email for a brochure
christinerothwell@outlook.com
Or
www.christine-rothwell.com
Consultations & Gift Certificates
Are available as:
Personal Consultations
Mail readings
Skype Readings
Telephone consultations
Gift Certificates are available for most consultations.
AN INITIAL CONSULTATION explores the soul’s journey as revealed through the personal symbol of the birth chart. The focus is on the potential inherent in the birth chart and the challenges that need to be embraced in order to realize this potential.
Other readings available include:
In-depth Consultation: Two one hour sound files exploring both the soul’s journey [see above] and the year ahead.
Chart Up-date: The Year Ahead: Explores the year ahead from a psychological perspective.
Understanding Your Child: A wonderful gift for new parents and explores a child’s unique needs, motivations, potentials and challenges.
Relationship Analysis: Helps explain the dynamic between two people to facilitate their understanding of each other and their relationship.
Relocation: Explains how a different location may impact on your psyche. This can be helpful if you are thinking of re-locating and can be included with any of the above consultations.