TAURUS -- The Full Moon of Beauty and Light

Gateway to humanity: These next two weeks are infused with the energy of listening to your own inner wisdom with the Full Moon in Taurus and the Hand Analysis skill set of Permeability.

TAURUS -- The Full Moon of Beauty and Light
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 3:25 am PDT

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The Taurus Full Moon is considered the most sacred of all twelve full moons. Taurus is the sign of illumination and enlightenment. The journey of Taurus is one of eventually "seeing the light."

Anyone heard of the God Vulcan? Well, there's an undiscovered planet out there called Vulcan and it's deeply connected to Taurus. Vulcan is the blacksmith of the Gods, forging us into shape. Vulcan prepares the form (us!) so that it can hold greater and greater light. It clears the obstructions we all carry (Old thoughts! Old emotional behaviors!) so that we can make way for new, more refined, more beautiful ways of experiencing the world.

The phrase for Taurus is "I see and when the eye is opened, all is illumined." The journey of Taurus allows us to open the third eye of intuition and teaches us to appreciate the innate beauty in everything and everyone. In Taurus, we see a deeper truth -- something beyond the physical world -- a world of light, a world of love, a world of power used well. It teaches us to listen more deeply to the voice of intuition. It teaches us to listen to our own inner wisdom.

Hand Analysis offers the perfect skill set to receive our own inner wisdom. The skill set is Permeability and it is connected to the Neptune mound. The Neptune Mound is located at the base of the palm, bordering the wrist, in the center of the hand. Google is a good source for this aspect of Hand Analysis -- but if you have questions regarding your hands, give Lynn a shout. http://wwwyourlifeisinyourhands.com/

The Neptune mound symbolizes the point of differentiation between your individual self and the collective unconscious, or the "greater light." This is where you tap into inspirational thoughts and ideas. This is where your connection to your dreams live. This is where your artistic expression is rooted. This is the gateway to the rest of humanity.

These next two weeks are the perfect time for you to tap into this wisdom on a deeper level.

Here are two very different ways to get in there. Try this:

You will need a candle, a dark room and a comfortable place to sit and a journal. Give yourself a half hour of uninterrupted time.

1. Set yourself up in a comfortable seated position -- in an area free of clutter.

2. Place the candle on a table or on the floor directly in front of you, about two feet away.

3. Create as much darkness in the room as possible.

4. Light the candle.

5. Looking at the flame, take three deep long breaths. Remember to start with the exhale -- completely emptying out your lungs.

6. Now, continuing to look into the flame, begin to observe the candle's physical components. Observe the top of the flame. Observe the color of the bottom of the flame. Observe where the wick is exposed. Observe as much as you can. An observation is "the top of the flame is lighter than the bottom," "the burned wick is black" or "the shape of the flame is tear-dropped."

Caution -- there is no judgment here. A judgment is a thought that places your personal bias over the observation. Like "I like the color of the candle," "the flame isn't big enough" or "I feel ridiculous."

Just so you can feel the difference, experiment with a string of judgment statements. Go ahead and make as many judgments as you can about the candle.

7. Now, go back to the observations. You can use the same ones you used before.

8. Now, in the place of observation -- tap into your own wisdom. Ask yourself the questions you would pose to a spiritual teacher.

9. When you are ready, turn on a light and free-write on your question. If you did not have a questions, then free-write on your experience of going into observance.

It is when you are in a place of observation that the gateway to the "greater light" is open. This is something you can do every day. Try it when you are in a business meeting. Try it when you are stuck in traffic. Try it when you are on hold with your credit card company.

And now -- for something completely different and far more Vulcan:

Some of you respond better to pushing through your physical boundaries, to the point of exhaustion -- which also opens up the gateway to the "greater light." Try this:

You will need to wear comfortable sneakers and a sturdy bra, if you wear one. You will also need a timer and a journal.

Jumping Jacks. Yes. Jumping Jacks.

Six (6) minutes. Without stopping.

Perform Jumping Jacks for six minutes strait. When you get tired -- keep going!... even if you have to modify them -- don't stop moving. Push yourself through the point where you want to stop. Push yourself through the point where your body is telling you to stop. Keep going until the timer goes off.

Once the timer goes off, walk around for a minute to regulate your heart rate.

Now take three very deep breaths -- starting with the exhale. Completely empty your lungs.

Pick up your journal and start to free-write. As yourself the questions you would ask a wise teacher.

The Taurean choice is always one of values. What will you choose to see? The world of materiality and things or the world of beauty and light? And of course it's possible to see beauty in the manifested world! It's abundant! But we also have the opportunity in the time of Taurus to see clearly and deeply the beauty that interpenetrates everything and everyone.

Share with us what you are manifesting. We would love to hear (just email us or leave us a comment here on this blog)!

Coming up on the Horizon:
May 5th marks the New Moon in Taurus which is when you will move forward with sensual beauty and light and the Hand Analysis skill set of Inspired Ideas.

ARIES -- The New Moon of Initiative

"COW-A-BUN-GA!" The next two weeks are the perfect time to jump in and fearlessly tackle the projects you really want -- during the New Moon in Aries and with Hand Analysis energy of Courage and Fortitude.

ARIES -- The New Moon of Initiative
Sunday, April 6, 2008, 7:55 pm PDT

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Heidi's father -- an Aries to be sure -- has always lived his life responding to a chorus of "You can't possibly do that!" with "Who says? Why not? I'm starting right now." He plunges forward into seemingly impossible situations determined to create that which did not exist before. As a result, he is the founder of his own University.

Aries is always moving forward and always has a new idea about how to create something that has never existed or change something that's grown stagnant. An Aries is heard to cry again and again, "What should I begin next? What should I initiate? What should I spearhead, lead, pioneer? What does not exist now that I can CREATE?!"

There is a Hand Analysis marking that taps us into this energy perfectly. It is called the Mars Star. To locate it, look for an intersection of at least three lines on the fleshy part of the edge of your palm, just below the knuckle at the base of your pointer (Jupiter) finger. Don't worry if you don’t see one. This will apply to everyone.

This marking represents the innate courage and fortitude that you posses. Now is the time to use it.

During the Full Moon of Aries, we had you turn inward and reflect on the areas of your life that are the most challenging and that require the most courage to tackle.

Now is the time to get in there and tackle one of your challenges that speaks to you the loudest.

It is time to access your inner warrior.

Try this:

Think about what you really want to take on.

Now -- keeping that in mind…

Access your Martian energy by getting into your body -- let out a pipe-cleansing scream. Punch pillow until you exhaust yourself. Go to a batting cage and hit some baseballs. Take up a martial art. Or if you practice yoga, engage in Warrior I, II or II for three minutes.

Harness that energy to take on what you really want. Defy the message that you can't.

Lynn -- by the way -- is also an Aries. That's how she can initiate LUNAPHASES, create systems in her work environment, and quickly climb the ladder to becoming a television producer. She has traveled solo throughout Central America, South America and Europe. Earlier this month, she pushed herself to her physical limit while running a marathon. This has given her the power to take on her next battle: to live a joyful life. She is currently restructuring her time to only be in situations where she feels seen, heard and acknowledged for the gifts she has to offer. Compared to where she was five years ago, her life is far more joyful. (She also celebrated her birthday by taking a handful of friends to a batting cage.)

From an Astrological perspective, the rather esoteric phrase for Aries is "I come forth and from the plane of mind, I rule." And the beauty of Aries is that once the idea exists, there is no shortage of courage to implement that very idea. Aries -- sometimes foolishly -- jump head-first into each new project with all the gusto, naiveté and bravado of a 14-year-old boy. Most of us need a little more gumption. Most of us need to call out a big "Who says? Why not? I'm starting right now!" to the universe -- or ourselves.

So during this Null Moon of Initiative... take some! Initiative, that is! Burst through the winter ice of your life to some new Spring. Breathe in the power of the new, the power of the idea that might change your life completely. Try saying something outrageous as you do it... like "cow-a-bunga!"

Announcing:

LUNAPHASES Live!

LUNAPHASES can be so lonely if you have nobody to share them with! But no more.

Introducing a monthly gathering in Los Angeles to actively celebrate the principles discussed in LUNAPHASES.

On the Tuesday evening following each Full Moon, we meet at various locations designed to inspire your creative energy.

Lynn and Heidi will introduce the monthly topic. We'll suggest how to integrate the ideas into your life. You get to share your own ideas and inspirations.

It's a meeting of the minds and hearts and people like you -- who benefit from genuine interaction and support. More to come...

Share with us what you are manifesting. We would love to hear (just email us or leave us a comment here on this blog)!

Coming up on the Horizon:
The Full Moon in Taurus introduces a new level of clarity of vision on April 20th -- along with the Hand Analysis skills of merging sensuality with Mars.

ARIES -- The Full Moon of Initiative

SPRING BREAK! The next two weeks stir up the initiative to break through the surface of the winter frost with the Full Moon in Aries and Hand Analysis access to the energy of Mars.

ARIES -- The Full Moon of Initiative
Friday, March 21, 2008, 11:40 am PDT

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It's no mistake that Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. We need this energy to begin a new cycle. We need the energy to burst into Spring and blossom anew.

Anyone remember the childhood game "Red Rover, Red Rover"? We'd form two lines facing one another, but a good 25 feet apart. Each line would join hands and then someone from one line would yell, "Red Rover, Red Rover -- send Heidi over!" Then Heidi would come running like wildfire over to what she perceived was the weakest link in the hand chain and attempt to crash through.

Arms were aching. Bellies were bruised, but Heidi loved Red Rover.

Heidi is an Aries -- so this makes sense. Aries LOVE to burst through obstacles. Daring is their middle name. The desire to pioneer, to chart unknown territory, to be brave, courageous and powerful -- this is how an Aries thrives. Aries are competitive, aggressive and a little cocky.

In Hand Analysis, there is a marking in the hand that perfectly exemplifies the forward motion of Aries. It is called the Mars Star. To locate it, look for an intersection of at least three lines on the fleshy part of the edge of your palm, just below the knuckle at the base of your pointer (Jupiter) finger. Don't worry if you don't see one. This will apply to everyone.

This marking represents the courageous part of you. This is part of yourself where you garner the capacity to take on your biggest challenges. Over the next month, notice how you take on the hard stuff.

The Full Moon is the time for inner reflection.

Try this:

Circle the most challenging aspects of your life:

* Bringing things to completion
* Standing in your own power
* Your sense of self worth
* Expressing your creativity and individuality
* Communicating your experience
* Expressing yourself honestly in the moment

Over the next two weeks notice -- just notice -- where do your battles show up? Usually, they show up around the most difficult themes in your life. Are you surrounded by rageful and belligerent people? Do you feel full of rage yourself? Just notice.

Go ahead and write about your experiences. How do they make you feel? What would you really like to tell someone / insurance company / landlord / boss / family member/ credit card company / internal revenue service / heads of state?

In our next issue, during the New Moon in Aries, we’ll talk about how to access your courage to take on the battles... the right battles for you.

Share with us what you are manifesting. We would love to hear (just email us or leave us a comment here on this blog)! This month we'd love to share the great note we got from Zak.

Coming up on the Horizon:
We jump into forward motion in the New Moon of Aries and Hand Analysis access to the take-no-prisoners energy of Mars.

Zak's Solar Dreams

We recently received this note about manifestation -- Lynn responds below:

Dear Lynn and Heidi,

Your LUNAPHASES newsletter is inspirational and a joy to read. I often share it with friends and always enjoy it even when I'm not quite sure how to carry out your wise advice. In your last installment you wrote "Share with us what you are manifesting." And so here I try.

Three years ago my husband and I set out in our 1969 VW Combi to Mexico where we discovered Guanajuato, one of the world's magical cities. Set high in the Sierra mountains of Central Mexico, Guanajuato was once the world's largest silver producer and the wealthiest city in Mexico, and the site of Mexico's victorious battle against Spain in the War of Independence. In its first hey day its population reached 90,000 but then dwindled down to under 8,000 after the Revolution in 1910. Despite its stunning Colonial architecture and spectacular natural setting, as recently as the 1960's Guanajuato was almost a ghost town. In the last 50 years, however, it has regained its stature. Today it has surpassed its previous population peak. Now a cultural Mecca, it is home to the 20,000 students of one of Mexico's most well-regarded universities, a symphony orchestra, the State government, and a plethora of music, theater, dance and art. It is one of those magical cities where people are always kissing in the streets.

It has, on average, 353.2 days of sunshine every year.

My dream is to make Guanajuato the world's first Solar City; a leader in the World War for Energy Independence. I want to take Guanajuato off the grid. Guanajuato can lead the world in our quest for freedom from oil, independence from the energy monopolies, and freedom from the toxic fumes that are choking humanity to death and making the planet an ever-hotter inferno.

Solar energy is the cleanest, safest, most reliable and potentially cheapest source of energy available. It's potential is mindboggling. In one hour the sun bathes the earth with more energy than the entire human population consumes in a year. And yet in the United States it is still one of the least funded forms of alternative energy. In this fiscal year the Department of Energy alotted $159 million to research and development of solar energy as compared to $427 million for research and development of coal driven power plants, one of the world's dirtiest energy sources and $303 million for nuclear power, one of the world's most dangerous.

Apparently the "Powers that Be" are not behind solar power. In Mexico the problems are probably just as bad if not worse. Handicapped by years of corruption, Mexico is notorious for inefficiency. While Mexico is comparably rich in oil and natural gas, this resource is owned, operated and benefitting the Mexican government. And like all developing populations, Mexicans are driven by the desire to catch up with their northern neighbor, unaware as they are of the extraordinary costs such an accomplishment would carry.

However as a cultural, intellectual and political leader in Mexico and a geographically compact city bathed in sunshine literally all year long Guanajuato is poised to be a perfect Solar City. For its size (currently about 100,000) it is rich in ambitious, forward thinking, cultural leaders. In addition its geography already makes it uniquely less car dependent than most any other city in the Americas. Built into a deep ravine, the vast majority of Guanajuato's streets are so narrow and steep they are only suitable to foot traffic. And to further limit the presence of cars within the city's narrow downtown, the majority of automobile traffic is funnelled underneath the town in a maze of great stone tunnels originally built to provide protection from flooding during the summer's torrential rains. Most significantly the city naturally developed to support its car-less population. Every community has a cluster of small stores and street vendors who sell the residents their daily needs. Getting from one side of town to the other is most often unnecessary. And lastly, when transportation is needed the city has an efficient and effective bus system - whose significant drawback is the fume billowing ancient diesel buses.

Lastly, located high in the Central Plains of Mexico, Guanajuato is surrounded by hot, dry, sun-baked desert. While creating a solar city might begin through such steps as distributing solar water heaters to every home, lighting the streets with solar streetlights, and installing photovoltaic solar panels on the city's sun-drenched rooftops, if this were not enough to meet the city's electrical needs another option exists - the creation of a solar power station. Most electricity is generated through the use of electric turbines. Nuclear power plants create heat through nuclear fusion which then boils water to drive an electric turbine. Coal power plants burn coal to boil water to drive the turbines. A solar power station would use fields of mirrors and fresnel lenses to concentrate and collect sunlight to boil water to drive the power turbines. The technology is simple and powerful.

The raw ingredients exist. As does the interest. But there my resources end, and my knowledge of how to proceed falters. I thank you both for already providing a forum in which I could focus my thoughts and my dreams - I'm sure a first step in achieving them. And I welcome any and all thoughts, ideas, encouragements and inspirations you may have on how to proceed.

Perhaps it takes the same dedication and perserverence that you, Lynn, dedicated to running your marathon - though I fear it may take such energies dedicated not for 6 months but for 6 or 16 or 26 years. And the pains may be more insidious (though far, far less debilitating) than the blisters on your feet. And I have no organized group to join! And so I sit at my computer reading articles on Solar Energy and dreaming. And hoping to find people to join in my dream.

Thanks in advance for all your thoughts and ideas.

Blessings and good wishes,
Zak

PS. Despite its diesel buses (there really aren't that many of them), the air in Guanajuato is beautifully clean making it a great place to view stars.

Wow, Zak... this is an amazing response to New Moon in Pisces with Hand Analysis skill set of clairvoyance. This seems totally channeled. And, completely inspirational. (I can't wait to your response to Aries... but I'm getting ahead of myself...)

Thank you so much for sharing this. This is exactly what we meant by inspired message for uniting community. I wonder if it would make sense to contact other organizations that have already implemented solar power into their grid. I wonder if it would make sense to contact companies that manufacture and install the solar panels. Garner wisdom from the little guys who are getting things going on a smaller scale... I wonder if it would make sense to begin some community building around this -- start holding meetings for exchange of ideas... you are clearly a very strong solo engine, and I can't imagine how powerful you'll become when you enlist the support of others... also -- I'm just thinking -- with your experience as a Director of Photography -- if you cut together a video and uploaded it on You Tube, you would instantly have an international audience.

Time to get the word out, girl... and stay tuned for the Full Moon in Aries...
Lynn