Predictions

Uncertainties, both political and economic, largely loom over the world today. An environment of mistrust and anger between different nations is increasing by the day. In these circumstances, it would be helpful to know the planetary influences on world affairs during the coming year of 2014.

As I listen to the drone of a small plane on a clear October afternoon, I'm reminded of how we are all part of a much larger continuum — something that we all took part in and agreed to long before we returned, en masse, to this present incarnation and something that we may take for granted in pr

Rarely do the planets align themselves with such appropriateness as they do on New Year's Day.

For this month, I first wrote about the need to reflect on what has gone before and to plan for the future. I scratched that entire thought process! What we need now is action that emerges from acceptance on every level of being. We have the experience, the skills, and the talents we need.

Venus remains retrograde until January 31 between 26°41´ and 13°34´ Capricorn. Its shadow period (the exact degree and minute Venus started its retrograde motion) continues until March 4, 2014. Our relationships are being seriously tested. Who do we love? What do we expect in a relationship?

Several prominent themes will move through the filaments of life in 2014. To find the predominant theme for 2014, we add 2 + 0 + 1 + 4 = 7. The number 7 can be a bit difficult to grapple with, as it is like holding a cloud in your hands.

February is a very unusual month, as there is no new moon (we had two last month). This lack of opportunity for new beginnings and fresh energies combined with a retrograde Mercury could make this month feel like a drag for some people.

Have you ever wondered why Valentineﾒs Day falls in mid-February? Generally, the Tibetan or Chinese New Year begins around this time.

Mercury turns retrograde on Thursday February 6 at 1:43pm until Friday, February 28 at 6:00am between 3?18ﾴ Pisces and 18?10ﾴ Aquarius. Its shadow period remains until March 20.

March kicks off with a new moon in Pisces, which is good news for people who want to expand their consciousnesses or manifest a healing of some sort. Since this Pisces new moon is aligned with Chiron and Neptune, there is a very strong emphasis on healing, compassion, and forgiveness.