Don’t forget to watch the Solar Eclipse via the internet at 3:21 am (PDT).  (Click the NASA link at the bottom of this post to watch the eclipse via live-streaming). The New Moon will be in Leo at 9 Degrees (the exact degree of the Sun, which is what causes an eclipse in the first place).

This eclipse concerns me greatly, as it occurs within one degree of some very inauspicious Fixed Stars.  According to ancient star lore, here is a bit of info:

South Asellus:  8° Leo 35 – Asellus is considered unfortunate, and it’s energy is related to both the Sun and Mars.  In particular, this star concerns military preferment, blindness, eye trouble, shipwreck, mass murder, horrors, self-willed, unwillingness to cooperate

Giansar:  10° Leo 20 – Although Giansar is considered a “neutral” energy, it’s connection to Saturn and Mars, causes additional concern, as it shows danger of robbery and accidental poisoning.

This particular eclipse threatens to dethrone, maim and kill emperors, rulers and those who are in high authoritative positions.  Not only that, but the influence of eclipses is generally felt for up to 6 months afterward!  Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

For anyone with any planets at 6 to 12 degrees Leo, there is no doubt that major changes are underway.  Time to get it together — it’s going to be a bumpy ride alright!

UPDATE:  I was up until sunrise, performing a New Moon in Leo ritual, using my Scrying Mirror to catch the the Moon’s magnificence.  I’ll be posting some pix soon.  Seriously, I haven’t felt this much energy from an eclipse since 1991.  The view was exhilarating, even if it was only caught on my television.  Now, we have 4 planets in the sign of Leo, which promises this to be a very historical time, that will no doubt begin immediately.

Other Solar Eclipse Links:

UPDATE Siberian Eclipse Video — Amazing!

NASA Live Stream of the Eclipse!

Solar Eclipse 2008

The Solar Eclipse and What to Expect

Today is the 50th birthday of one of my favorite artists, Kate Bush. She found fame as a teenager with her first hit, “Wuthering Heights“, in 1978 (despite never having read it at the time!) Kate’s music is a favorite backdrop for many of my pagan friends as well.

The photo I’m using for this post is one of my favorites of Kate, taken from the cover of one of her earliest biographies. I’ll be adding more links to this post soon. Until then, Happy Birthday Kate, and many happy returns.

The Sun’s movement into the zodiac sign of Leo is the true beginning of Summer, at least as far as I’m concerned. Now is the time when we really feel the power of the sun’s rays, and the build-up of Summer heat. As Leo is a Fire Sign, it’s no wonder that there tends to be an increase in fires at this time of year (although I truly hope that’s not the case this year — still I know better by now!)

The Sun is the source of all life on Earth, and as such lends its intense energy to whatever zodiacal sign it happens to be passing through. The Sun rules the 5th House of the Zodiac, which is governed by the sign of Leo. The 5th House concerns the subjects of Romance, Creativity and Children, as well as Gambling and games of chance.

Those born between the dates of July 22nd through August 21st are born under the sign of Leo, whose zodiacal emblem is the lion. Thus, those who are born during this solar phase bear the “traits of the Lion” as a result. For more info on the Sun and its rulership of Leo, please visit the Voxx Magickal School site. I hope you all enjoy the Season of Fire responsibly.

Astrological Links:

Study Astrology with Voxx

Voxx Astrology Pages

I’m actually writing this on June 23rd — waiting to set out the silver bowl to collect the morning dew of Saint John’s Eve (Midsummer’s Eve).  I use the dew to concoct some very magickal potions and brews for the rest of the year.  It definitely works.  I’ll add a bit about Midsummer Legends to this post, when I can on an on-going basis.

LVX,

Voxx

Ruh-Roh, Mercuwy Wetwogwade!

Here we go again … the planet Mercury will go Retrograde at 12:31 PM (PST) in the sign of Aquarius at 23:49 degrees on Monday, January 28th, 2008.

This is the first Mercury Retrograde to happen since Pluto entered Capricorn the other day. Suffice it to say that all things related to both Mercury and Aquarius will be highlighted at this particular time.

Mercury (as the ruler of Gemini) rules the ideas of Communication, Travel, Business, Internet, and Siblings. As the Ruler of Virgo, Mercury rules the idea of Schools, Health, and Social Services. As a result, we can expect all sorts of mishaps and things to go wrong with documents, letters, communications, travel, hospitals, school problems — you name it. As Mercury will be retrograde in the sign of Aquarius, situations regarding Frienships, Social Groups, and the Internet and such will also be seriously (and most likely negatively) affected. Deal with it.

Predictions: Expect power outages, sudden freak weather as well. Shock and surprise is the name of the game when Aquarian energy runs amok — just ask famous Aquarian Paris Hilton — who will no doubt be in trubs again during this negative aspect.

I have no doubt I’ll be very busy doing lots of Psychic Readings during this annoying aspect as people from all over the world come to straighten out the various messes which will be crop up during the next few weeks.

End in Sight: So, how long will Mercury be retrograde, you’d like to know. Well, let’s put it this way — long enough to screw up your Valentine’s Day. Yep. Expect lots of breakups and shocking headlines in the next few weeks because Mercury won’t go direct until February 18th at 6:57 PM (PST).

Still, just don’t just sit and mope … plan your life accordingly with as much patience and insight as you can. Things will go wrong, stuff will get lost, you will want to hurt somebody with a lawn ornament — all this and more, but at least you’ve got me to warn you about it ahead of time. Remember, this too shall pass.

In the meantime, I’m posting some helpful links about Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius for all of you to check out. Please feel free to write me and join the Magickal Forum and let us all know what comes up and how you deal with this challenging Astrological time. Take care!

Mercury Retrograde Links