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This has been a most intense year for everyone so far and it looks like it's
going to stay that way. I've been attempting to write these predictions since January 1st,
and it's already the middle of February!! It's taken me quite a few weeks to put this information together.
Actually, I haven't written predictions since January of 2011. At that time, I told everyone
to watch out for March 11, 2011. That's the exact day when the tsunami/Fukushima disaster occurred. This email will be VERY LONG and divided up into several categories. In addition, it will be posted on my website for the year should you or anyone else wish to look at it again.
EARTH'S PROFILE FOR 2014
From Jose and Lena Stevens Of The Power Path
The theme of the year is strongest the first 9/10 months and wanes toward the end of the year before another theme begins to take hold and influence the next year. This profile is based on the Michael Material which I've taught in my classes for 30+ years.
This year's role is a Warrior with Scholar Casting meaning it's an ACTION oriented year. There could be much debating about a lot of issues, a combative year, much conflict, bluntness and truthfulness. It's a year to cut through confusion and chaos. For 2,000
years now, earth has been in the warrior/masculine energy cycle with a very narrow focus. This cycle has ended and we're now moving into the next larger cycle.
In this transiting cycle, we're working on moving these warrior patterns into another
framework that is softer and more feminine in nature. To help earth transition into this
cycle, the scholar casting will help us to embody this shift......more contemplation, study,
more pursit of wisdom, philosophy and understanding of larger cycles.
The goal this year is ACCEPTANCE. We can no longer ignore issues both personal and
collective. We MUST learn to accept things we might not want to accept accepting
everything that comes before each of us. The thinking should go like this: "I created
this lesson for myself, so it's like ME ACCEPTING ME."
The big question everyone will be asking is CAN I ACCEPT MASSIVE CHANGE ON THE PLANET? People will no longer be able to hang onto the old way of doing things. We must step out in a bigger way than we've ever had to before. The role of Warrior loves a challenge, so essentially it's about "ruthless acceptance, time to accept ourselves, our lives and other people........more than we've ever had to before." There will be difficult things that you might have to accept this year. However, this presents HUGE possibilities for the year, a potentially very wonderful prospect!
The mode (the way we achieve the goal) is through OBSERVATION. Observation is the single most powerful tool at our disposal....witnessing our lives and other's lives as
life goes on. So, the message is to observe and keep going much like our essence (soul)
does. Observation is the single most powerful thing innate within humans. If we are
truly observing, then we are less identified with pain, suffering, and drama. It is
important that we learn to distant ourselves from it all, from our own life to those of
others. What do you notice when you observe yourself and others? What happens,
of course, is CLARITY.
The attitude is SKEPTIC & IDEALIST with skeptic reining supreme in the first part of
the year with it sliding to idealist later on. A skeptic is a person who goes through life
investigating.......wanting to know the truth (journalists and detectives fall nicely into
this category).....it requires the use of the intellect. There will be a tendency to doubt
yourself and other people, including leaders of countries, the banking system, the
economy, so that we learn. It leads us to change. Use it to make changes in your life
and society in general.
Later in the year when idealism kicks in people will become more optimistic at times
leading to being more naive than not. The tone is approaching a time similar to the
1960s when "flower power and peace" reigned supreme for those of us living during
those times. It will give us a glimpse as to what's coming but not as fast as we might
want.
Going back and forth between skeptic/idealist will create endless arguments between
people about whose way is right leading to a waste of much time.
The obstacle (our challenges for the year) are three different ones with one predominating. Usually there is only one obstacle per year so this is another case of sliding back and forth like skeptic/idealist. This year it is SELF-DESTRUCTION predominantly , SELF-DEPRECATION and ARROGANCE secondarily.
Self-Destruction indicates, as we've already seen, agendas that are very destructive
behaviors toward the environment and in many other ways. The old ways of blaming others will not work any more.........if people continue doing that then it will take a very long, long time to resolve issues on the planet. If we the people take responsibility and do something constructive we will make huge changes very quickly. We've already wasted a great deal of time on this planet.
Self-Deprecation and Arrogance work together. There is a tendency to put one's self down, to be self-critical which comes from low self-esteem as does arrogance. In arrogance the feeling of being worthless is still there but one tries to distract people from noticing the lack of self-esteem so that we won't notice the mistakes they make. Obviously, the majority of the planet has self-worth problems, approximately 95% in fact.
With these obstacles clearly in place, a lot of "stuff" that's hidden in the subconscious
will be coming up to deal with which will cause people to either run from it or think they're disgusting, that sort of thing. Instead, everyone needs to take the third option which is to OBSERVE. Instead one should detach and think "Oh, look at that" Transformation takes place when one is able to look at behaviors without judging them which is self-healing. This is a very powerful year for self-healing, purging, cleaning out within one's self. It's not a comfortable place for most people but very rewarding and freeing in the end.
The centering this year is EMOTIONAL which operates as a fast processor whereas
intellectual and moving centers are very slow processors. When it's allowed to move
energy, it knows best how to get rid of it much quicker. The old paradigm was more
linear and analyzing. Warriors, generally, are very linear and are not comfortable being
in the emotional center.
So, this year of the warrior, it's important to find its heart. Warrior energy is related
to the third chakra, the solar plexis whereas the heart energy is more scholarly in nature
helping us to assimilate what we've learned. One must learn to forgive which is through
the heart center. When being in the emotional center, it allows one to move through
things in a much quicker way without having to understand anything which is rather
tricky for those who need a manual to figure things out.
In other words, this year is about making choices based on intuition and trust rather
than having details in place. It allows the heart to lead instead of the head which can
lead to the higher emotional center of joy, bliss and feeling so very good. Very much
like the 1960s wanting to be connected to the beauty of art, love, and music. It's
what gives us hope and feeling there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
A secondary influence will be the instinctive center which holds all the information
along the lines of time.......where all the fears live. When issues begin to arise, it will
be coming from the instinctive center which could last 4 or 5 days at a time. When
that happens, move into the observation mode which will help you to begin to change
your relationship with a lot of your past history......re-imprint future history as well.
Don't get freaked out. Recognize that it is a deep healing. It might cause one feel
that they might not be able to function......it will pass.
The NEEDS for the year are SECURITY, EXPANSION, EXPRESSION. When times are
changing rapidly, it's easy to feel security is being threatened. The instinctive center
becomes afraid and wants to do what has worked in the past. However, we're moving
into the future, not the past. The only security we actually have is our spiritual path.
Everything else is insecure.
Expansion is the need for everyone to start looking at the whole world, not just where
we live or the United States. Expansion can relate to anything, weight gain, more
money, a great deal of whatever. It's important that we look at the big picture and
expand our view of everything.
Expression, other than in just words, will mean a boost in the arts, an appreciation
of beauty and esthetic qualities. The arts usually blossom when the world is
distressed.
The ELEMENT for this year is EARTH. There will be discoveries, activities and
movement of the earth. Discovery of what the earth really is......minerals we don't
know of, our relationship with the earth, taking responsibility of what we're doing
to the earth. There will be an increase in earthquakes and volcanoes.
So, generally the theme for the year is to WAKE UP both personally and collectively.
ASTROLOGICAL HAPPENINGS - A HEAVY DUTY YEAR 2014
By Stephanie St. Claire
As this year progresses, it is seen that all of the planets which can retrograde will
indeed be doing just that. When planets retrograde, they appear to be moving
backwards. Every year the outer planets (Pluto, Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter and Uranus)
are retrograde at least once a year. Venus and Mars, however, retrograde infrequently.
This year Venus was retrograde from last December until the end of January. Presently, Mercury is retrograde. I will list all of the retrogrades in a bit.
You might be asking what does it mean when planets go retrograde. Well, most of you
are familiar with Mercury retrograde, when communications and travel go asunder.
Generally, when planets retrograde, it SLOWS THINGS DOWN, way down! It gives us
time to re-visit and look at issues that haven't been resolved and gives us time to
re-think and make positive changes.
RETROGRADE PLANETS THIS YEAR
Mercury Retrograde - this planet retrogrades three times a year, every year, for three
weeks at a time. What is important to remember when Mercury goes retrograde is that
communication and travel can be disrupted. Remember, communication includes all
electronics and most technology. It's NEVER a good time to sign important documents
unless you have no choice. If there is no choice in the matter, prayer and positive
affirmations do a lot to neutralize the negative effects.
Dates of Mercury Retrograde
February 6 - 28th (7:00 AM MST)
June 7 (4:57 AM PDT) - July 1 (5:50 AM PDT)
October 4 (10:02 AM PDT) - October 25 (12:17 PM PDT)
Mars Retrograde - this planet retrogrades every two years. However, this year Mars
will be in retrograde motion longer than usual. Mars is the planet of energy, action and
doing. This year there is a very unusual happening in the sky which I will get to shortly,
and Mars is one of the players in this drama. You must be VERY CAREFUL with the
choices that you make. Be careful of starting anything new. Be careful of purchasing
new cars or other machinery because they could malfunction. Generally anything made
during a Mars retrograde period can often turn out to be a lemon!
Dates of Mars Retrograde
March 1(9:24 AM MST) - May 19 (6:31 PM PDT)
Jupiter Direct/Retrograde - Jupiter started the year retrograde on January 1st. It
will turn DIRECT (it's regular motion) on March 6 at 3:42 AM MST. It will turn retrograde
in the sign of Leo (it's presently in Cancer) on December 8 at 1:41 PM MST. Jupiter is the
planet of expansion and good fortune and is direct most of the year starting on March 6th.
Saturn Retrograde - Saturn is the taskmaster of all the planets. It provides structure,
brings things to us, compels us to look at situations in our lives that need dealing with
and an all around "fatherly" influence. When it is in retrograde motion, we have the
opportunity to slowly re-visit and re-sort through our issues/problems/situations and to
make positive changes. Saturn will be in retrograde motion from:
March 2 at 9:19 AM MST - July 20 at 1:36 PM PDT
Uranus Retrograde - Uranus is the planet of sudden, unexpected happenings. It is
volatile in nature and highly unpredictable. It's currently in a direct motion which is to
our advantage at this time. It goes retrograde from July 21at 7:53 PM PDT and
goes direct on December 21 at 3:45 PM MST.
Neptune Retrograde - Neptune is like holding the element mercury in our hands. You
can't grasp it. Many people are in a Neptunian fog nowadays, dazed and confused.
On the positive side, neptune has to do with the arts, psychic development, intuition,
and creativity. On the negative side, it relates to drugs, alcohol and addictions of all
kinds. Neptune is currently direct but retrogrades on June 9 at 12:51 PM PDT and
goes direct on November 16 at 12:06 AM MST.
Pluto Retrograde - Pluto is the most powerful planet in our solar system. It has to
do with power; that is, personal power and power over others. It transforms wherever
it is. In January of 2009, Pluto entered the sign of Capricorn beginning the cycle of
the breakdown or dismantling of structures as we know them. We are currently in that
cycle for many years. Pluto tends to stay in a sign for anywhere from 18-20 years at a
time. When it does it's thing, so to speak, the good news is that it restructures everything,
sort of like the Phoenix rising from the ashes. It tends to create a whole new paradigm.
Pluto is currently direct but begins its retrograde cycle starting on April 14 at 4:44 PM
PDT and goes direct on September 22 at 5:34 PM PDT. It's significant that it starts its
retrograde cycle on April 14th. See comments below.
THE GRAND CROSS AND IT'S SIGNIFICANCE
This April of 2014 will most likely prove to be an incredible month on our planet most
especially the United States. A most unusual occurrence will be taking place, a grand
cross, hitting the US astrological chart with a 2 by 4!
In the US chart, there are many planets in the sign of Cancer (July 4, 1776), with
Saturn in Libra and Pluto in the sign it's in now, Capricorn.
A grand cross is when there is a planet or planets in either all four mutable signs,
all four fixed signs or in the case of the US chart, all four cardinal signs (Cancer,
Capricorn, Libra and Aries). This formation looks like a cross and when planets line
up in all four signs, it's called a Grand Cross.
A grand cross is VERY STRESSFUL as all the planets are either 90 or 180 degrees
apart forming the most difficult energetic in astrology. To make matters worse, the
planets involved are some of the most difficult energies imaginable. The planet
Uranus is in Aries with the planet Mars exactly opposite it in Libra. Forming the
90 degrees from those two planets is Pluto in Capricorn with Jupiter opposite it in
Cancer, hence a Grand Cross.
This planetary lineup of these four planets are in the exact degrees opposite and
square to each other, hitting the US Charts head on, the Sun at 13 degrees of Cancer
and Saturn at 14 degrees of Libra.
Whenever the planets Mars and Uranus are in difficult aspect to each other, all hell
could break loose. They are two of the most volatile planets in astrology. There could
be explosions, riots, volcanic and earthquake eruptions, and just about anything you
could imagine including a potential HUGE financial disruption or collapse.
These planets start to move into position the beginning of April but are really heavy
duty by the middle of April and on APRIL 20 all four planets are exactly at 14 degrees!!
They are exact for three days straight, APRIL 20, 21 and 22! This intensity lasts for
about a week total from April 17 - 25th.
COMMENTS ABOUT ALL OF THIS
This year begins a very intense cycle of change for the United States. As you can tell
from everything I've said so far in this email, all of us will be challenged both personally,
professionally and collectively both in the US and the world.
If we remember to detach and stay in observation, watching ourselves and all that
transpires on the planet, we will be able to make good decisions for ourselves and our
loved ones. During the spring and summer, be careful, go slowly, evaluate carefully
before making decisions and you will be just fine. Affirm everyday that "you are always
in the right place at the right time" and that "things always turn out better than you
ever expected".
As a concluding note, I strongly suggest that you "LAY LOW" during the month of April. I would not fly anywhere, I would stay close to home, and be quiet and introspective. It's NOT a time to take action!
That said, let's use the strong astrological line ups and intensity on the planet in the
most creative and positive ways possible. Use this time to breakthrough any rigid and
set patterns in your life. It could be a truly exhilarating time for all.
May blessing be yours for the rest of 2014! Stephanie
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