Karma karma karma! So much has been hovering around the karmic axis (Rahu) of late - a retrograded Mercury, Venus and soon to be Mars. We are in a time of swift change - and as always with karma it's mostly out of our hands! With Jupiter right on Uranus at the moment in Aries it's time for a radical reinvention of our belief systems. Things don't need to be slow at this time and don't be surprised that parts of your life are quickly reshuffling in brilliant and genius ways. Let them.

The full moon tomorrow night in Swati is a moon that scatters our energy. This can be negative if you don't use the energy wisely to change something stuck rather than just blown around or generally be all over the place. Underneath it all we can quickly shift and change the form of the things in your life - and really even the destruction of something can lead to new growth. Swati is not generally interested in holding onto something it is more about shifting and moving on/up/out. So apply it wisely.

Mars moving into Pisces tomorrow with the karmic axis will also accentuate this feeling of instability but will perhaps bring up a more aggressive and anxious foreboding. The major warning here is this may bring feelings of being unsettled and really without sugar coating it we may be in for a bumpy ride especially if you buy into the hysteria/illusion/deception of the next few weeks or lose your anchor at this time. Mercury going direct Thursday evening will help...

Lastly this is the last moon before Jupiter changes signs to Taurus May 1st heralding in another big change for us all. Depending where Taurus falls in your chart you will start to feel that shift from that house and it's worth taking a look to see how this will affect you as it's a year transit. Realistically there is ALWAYS change in the sky - change is our only constant - but this is considerable with this full moon -  a clearing of sorts - and if you've been hoping for a win or a break this just might be it.

Stay light,
Mark :)

 I seen a rainbow yesterday
But too many storms have come and joined
Leavin' a trace of not one God-given ray
Is it because my life is ten shades of gray
I pray, all ten fade away, seldom praise Him for the sunny days
And like His promise is true, only my faith can undo
The many chances I blew to bring my life to anew ~TLC

These bubbles of time. These portals of energy. In between a lunar eclipse and an upcoming solar eclipse (on Monday night/Tuesday Morning) is BIG stuff in the skies. This eclipse only being visible to some parts of Mexico-USA-Canada in some ways is a relief for us here on Australian soil. To have the sun (the soul) shadowed by karma is no enjoyable ride. For my North American friends go gently. Even without the visible aspect these currents still flow to us on an energetic level.

In light of me avoiding making blanket comments (see previous post) - I'll stick to the Vedic astrology facts. We have all the planets in 3 signs. Aquarius tenants a frustratingly tense Mars and Saturn conjunction. Pisces homes Venus, Sun, Moon and the karmic axis which causes the eclipse. Aries fires in a retrograded Mercury and Jupiter. This in itself is a compaction of energy in the sky. If you have any planets in these signs you'll be FEELING it this new moon. Even the signs opposite will be highly impacted - Leo, Virgo and Libra.

Now you can read a lot online already about eclipse but my big fascination this eclipse is a little asteroid called Chiron. Chiron in mythology is the wounded centaur healer. Wounded young he helps others suffering from the lived experience of his own. This asteroid is EXACT on the solar eclipse. The new moon in Revati says we are provided with nourishment to complete this healing soooo - what's your biggest wound? Over the next couple of days search the soul to find this weakness. Where have you suffered and then you may be surprised this is now your strength in the coming days as you overcome and even more gloriously help others see the light too.

Stay light,
Mark :)

Here is a blanket. A blanket is woven material that you throw over yourself for warmth. A child often attaches to theirs and it becomes dependent on it for comfort (particularly if a parent isn't forthcoming with affection) and a feeling of love/safety. 

During this eclipse season (and during many celestial events) I like to ask questions to you lovely humans out there to see what is happening. I know how I am feeling (most of the time) but I don't assume that this is how everyone else is. For instance when I asked about the most recent lunar eclipse answers rolled in like - exhausted, angry, spacey, chaotic, weird etc. I then asked people in my real life (you know, the material reality off these contraptions we give our lives to) how they are finding it. I received answers like: I'm not noticing it, tired, excited for change. Keep in mind my gene pool is probably quite conscious/spiritually minded (if you can call the eastern suburbs of Sydney that) ie yoga classes, kirtan communities, astrology clients etc. But my point here (happy you're still reading) is that there is no blanket statement that is an ultimate true here.

Humans are a complex and diverse bunch of beings living unique yet connected experiences. After reading thousands of charts over 20+ years I have come to learn this. The beauty of an astrology reading is it takes into account the individual on their spiritual journey. It doesn't assume we all will feel and act the same (especially under these big planetary events ie eclipses) nor should we due to our souls inherited karma. Now I realise my fortnightly entries can be a little this so I will try and remind myself to remain in question and suggestion rather than definitive individual outcomes. However my reason for writing wasn't just to rant my old man socks off but was to empower YOU into leaning into the unknowing during this eclipse portal. It's ok if you're not kicking/healing an old habit right now or you've met someone from the past and they didn't ruin your life and there isn't something wrong with you if you felt sane/peaceful during the past full moon. You are you and that is wonderful! More on the next solar eclipse to come (without telling you how to think/feel).

Stay light,
Mark :)