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From wounded…. to healer… When Pluto meets Chiron.

PlutoIn 1992 I was in a bank robbery. I walked into a bank in Ottawa, Canada with a friend. She was at the teller and I stood at the back of the bank waiting for her. As I stood there I had the thought… ‘what if the bank was robbed’ and seconds later… it was. We were all on the ground as the masked man pointed a sawed off shot gun at my friend and then at the teller and collected the money. It lasted all of 3 minutes, and changed my whole world.

 

Here is the chart of the event.


  • Pluto square mars – classic transit for such dramatic and shady experiences
  • Pluto opposed Saturn – Saturn is in my third house of local surroundings (the bank was down the street) and rules my 11th house of friends (was with my friend) and the 12th house of the subconscious
  • Pluto inconjunct moon – moon ruled 2nd house of worth (self worth on a psychological level and banks on mundane level)
  • Saturn is coming up to cross my ascendant and is in minor aspect to my Mid-heaven – the ascendant or mid heaven are usually involved in big life events
  • Mars square my chiron (mars often triggers events)
  • Chiron is coming up to conjunct my mars 
  • Jupiter conjunct Pluto – another confirmation of shady characters
  • Sun conjunct Uranus – Surprise! 
  • Throw in the moon passing over Pluto for added measure and extra emotion! 


As Pluto squares my Chiron today, I reflect on this past event. It has some of the same qualities of awakening and transforming old wounds that the event of the past held. Well Pluto was involved and so was Chiron. I was young at the time, with no knowledge of astrology. I didn’t see this coming, but if I could have would I have avoided it? I was completely unconscious and this event sent me straight to the 12th house of the unconscious and left me there for several years to uncover.

Pluto is slow moving and so is Chiron, so I am not the only one experiencing a stressful transit to Chiron. If you have Chiron in a Cardinal sign (Capricorn, Libra, Aries or Cancer) between 8-11 degrees you will be experiencing a hard aspect with Pluto this year as well. This is a transit that pushes at your wound. If you are unconscious it will make you conscious and if you are conscious… (maybe you’ve already had something wake you up, like I did).. perhaps this transit will gently push you to heal and transform yourself and others… and become the wounded healer!

So I share my healing journey during this Pluto/Chiron transit, with the hope that you will look at any scary experience as an awakening and a time to heal.  

In my healing journey, there have been many people who have come into my life to help me and the Universe has always seemed to drop the right book in my lap.

Here are some of the books and people who have helped me along the way:

The Courage to Heal, Laura Davis – This book is old, but constantly updated and is like the essential handbook for dealing with abuse. I was in a bank robbery, but the fear of the event woke up every fearful situation I was ever in. Child Help calls child abuse the hidden epidemic. 3.3 million reports in the United States per year (there are tonnes more stats on their site www.childhelp.org. and on it’s horrible impacts). In Canada the numbers are similar

Tony Crisp’s Dream Dictionary – If you have a crazy dream life like I do, you can use your dreams to give you clues to what is going on in the subconscious. I bought my copy in Jamaica (I know a weird place to pick up this book… but the universe dropped it in my lap) just before this event. It’s a great book because it looks at the dream symbols in a psychological light (not as omens or other weird meanings).  Keeping a dream journal by your bed will help with this. Also Tony now has a website (which obviously was not around in 1992) where you can look up dream keywords… but I still love my dog-eared book!

I kept journals consistently from 1992 till 2009 and then I shredded them all in a releasing ritual. (I love shredding, I find it very satisfying.. Some people like to burn, some just toss in the garbage… shredding is my thing!). I did go over them before shredding and interestingly I could pick out any point in almost any year, read it, and read basically the same old problem over and over… Wow talk about churning things! Journaling is good. It helps to get it out, but you also need a process that will help transform.  The most transforming tools I have found are Cognitive behavioral therapy. Finding a therapist or psychologist who uses this can be key! Again the angels put in my lap a booked called Calling in the One, Katherine Woodward-Thomas…. 

Oh and by the universe always put books in my hands that are written by authors who actually respond to me when I write them emails. Katherine was one (Paulo Coelho was another). Katherine offered me a coaching/counseling session where she used a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy and spirit which has now evolved into a transformative process used in her online/tele-class course called ‘Calling in the One’. Calling in the One is a book about attracting the love of your life… but first you have to be attracted to yourself…. agh! that old thing again… You have to love yourself before you can love anyone else! But it’s true!!! The process she used with me was one of connecting with yourself at a younger age in a somewhat meditative process, asking her (or him as the case may be) what is going on, how she feels and what she needs. This is when you uncover all those false beliefs that were created in childhood about yourself. This is when you really get to the wound. But if it’s hard to get to exactly what the wound is you can watch my video on accessing the wound in your birth chart for clues on what your wound could be. The real transformation comes in when you have a chat with that little girl (or boys) false belief, challenge and then change them. 

This process is not in Katherine’s book, but if you can’t take her course another book that guides through a similar process is Mind Over Mood, Dennis Greenberger with their ‘thought record’ worksheet.

Here is a list of some wounds based only on chiron and the false beliefs that may accompany them:


Chiron/Sun – wounds around the self – “I don’t matter”, 
Chiron/Moon – wounds around emotion – “I’m a burden”
Chiron/Venus – wounds around love – “I am unlovable”, “Nobody love’s me”, “I don’t know how to love”, “I am an ugly”.
Chiron/Mercury – wounds around communication – “Nobody understands me”, “I am dumb”, “I’m not smart” “I am always wrong”
Chiron/Mars –  wounds around doing – “I can’t”
Chiron/Jupiter – wounds around knowledge, customs and beliefs – “I don’t know”,  “I don’t belong”, “I am different than others”
Saturn/Chiron – wounds around success and importance – “I am inferior”, “I am not important”
Uranus/Chiron – Wounds around the unexpected, freedom or uniqueness – “I am not safe” “I can’t be myself”
Neptune/Chiron – Wounds around knowing, intuition – “I am crazy”, “I don’t know”
Pluto/Chiron – Wounds around power – “I am powerless”

Those with Chiron/Pluto in their chart always have a tremendous amount of transformative power, but if unconscious and un-evolved it can be directed negatively. To those and to all of us going through a Pluto/Chiron transit right now, let’s all raise the consciousness of our wounds and channel our wounded power for some good.
 


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Diamonds, Gemstones & your Astrology

My nephew was so excited! He found a diamond while playing the game Minecraft. For a 10 year old (and some 30 and 40 yr old’s around the world) this was “epic”. I asked him what he was going to do with his diamond and he told me he was going to use it to make a tool or armor. ‘Why not make it into a ring or earrings’ I asked? To this I was told, in no uncertain terms, that “earrings and rings are useless and this would be a waste of a diamond”.

We’ll no matter what you make with your diamond or any gemstone, I am going to let you know in this video how you can choose a gemstone to support your astrology.

BTW… my nephew wasn’t the only one who got his hands on a diamond! Watch the video to see…

Resources to help you choose a gemstone:
My gemstone recommendations came from various sources including Vedic Astrology, and the following excellent books.
The Crystal Zodiac Judy Hall
The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals and Stones Margaret Ann Lembo


Updated July 17, 2013

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July Horoscopes 2013

The arrow has been sailing through the air since the full moon in June and will make its impact on July 1. Its target: the Cancer Sun, which opposes Pluto on that day. Now that’s quite a start to the month. It may show up as a bit of backlash or nastiness especially to women and children. Maybe those who are losing power even start to call the men who are pro-renaissance (you know the one’s… they share their emotions, spend more time with their kids, and cook dinner 2.5 days a week) “Lilly boys”, challenging their manhood.  But not to worry; those who are resisting change may get nasty but Saturn and Neptune have been working together to bring about some heaven on earth.  And whatever happens it will only serve to illuminate the problems and further Saturn and Neptune’s agenda, even if it does so by creating some fire under the butt!

A couple of days later the Sun will square Uranus and this will only add fuel to the fire. It will be exact at 2:22 a.m. EDT. Why am I being so specific about the time? For those of you who see repeating numbers (some of you see 11:11; some of you, like myself see 222). The spiritual meaning of seeing 222 is that you are on the right track. It’s a new beginning. Well, if that is so, I’ll take it… and so will Saturn and Neptune. That’s because the major theme of the month is the grand trine that is formed with Saturn, Neptune and Jupiter. Saturn is in Scorpio bringing structure to death, sex and taxes. Neptune is in Pisces where it has made its homecoming and is raising our spiritual awareness. Neptune also calls for creativity; it slowly and subtly changes structures, unveils deception and innovates the exchange of energy, such as financial currencies. Jupiter is in Cancer and is focused on expanding family values, love, caring and sharing. These three are working together in the backdrop, or forefront depending on your perspective. We have been seeing lots of really hard stuff as the fallout of the Pluto-Uranus squares. But Saturn, Neptune and Jupiter are now working together to highlight what really matters. Songs like Same Loveare hitting the charts. Moms like Ingrid Loyau-Kennett are saying no to violence. New currency exchanges such as bartering (what’s old is new again) and person-to-person lending are transforming economies.  And though they have been gaining ground, we may see these kinds of changes take stage in the mainstream. The height of this energy will be when Jupiter joins these two between the 17th and the 19th.

Saturn has a bad rap, but in fact, Saturn isn’t all bad. And because Pluto and Saturn have been in mutual reception (this means they are transiting in each other’s signs, helping each other out) when Saturn meets up with Jupiter, Saturn will have some reliable insider info to offer. Jupiter will be in Cancer and will be like a super optimistic mom – the one who’s always on the sidelines cheering on her kid’s game, the one who is the volunteer parent on every field trip, the one who is always front and centre at all the PTA meetings… And it’s her optimism that will really help to make things happen.  The PTA’s values in the United States are collaboration, commitment, accountability, respect, inclusivity and integrity… and you better believe these will be Jupiter’s mission over the next year. Think mom has no power, say or influence? Think again; a stunning example was Ingrid Loyau-Kennett.

Also by the 19th Saturn will be direct. In fact, Saturn turns direct on July 7/8.  Even though Saturn is not all bad, a Saturn transit is still quite serious – it’s like having to do your taxes; and when Saturn is retrograde it’s like being audited. When Saturn goes direct on the 7th, it’s like the audit has been completed; but that doesn’t mean there won’t be some changes as a result. Maybe you’ll have had to implement new processes, or something has come to an end and as a result more is required of you. Whatever the case, you can move forward now.  But as you move forward the Goddess Asteroids will pipe in, challenging us to do things a bit differently. In the old days we went overboard to get things off the ground with new enterprises. We denied ourselves, working long hours or neglecting one area of our lives to further goals of a project or another area of our lives. Maybe we neglected our families or children and worked long hours to get a business going. Maybe we studied into the wee hours of the night neglecting our friends and a social life. We are challenged with a lesson on this on July 2 when Saturn squares Ceres. Taking time to nurture your inner child no longer means that we won’t succeed. Later in the month Saturn will square Vesta on July 16. Vesta moves into Leo on July 6 igniting devotion to creativity, or in the negative, to extravagance. Problems with trying to create the perfect work of art or just general workaholism can emerge. We are challenged again with creating balance. The lesson is to have fun while also committing to our gifts that we are offering the world.  Balance IS the key word. The universe is supporting us in bringing forth our creativity, so there is no need to fear balance. We can have balance AND success. So although Saturn may have created new structures for us to follow, know that we can take it in stride.

 

 Aries

 Having some fun with your family may be on the agenda for July. If everyone else misses the “have fun” point you can give them pointers by the end of the month.  There might be a bit of miscommunication with family members at the beginning of the month. To avoid a national lampoon’s style summer vacation, don’t assume they understood what you meant; make sure they do.

 Taurus

 Jupiter and Mars have you wanting to do things around the community, but Mercury could interfere with communication or car problems. You will really enjoy yourself just staying home. Venus warms up your house like a cozy fire in winter.

Gemini

 Whatever you do, do not make any financial deals until after the 20th. Mars will make you want to do it, Jupiter will make you optimistic about it… but trust me, money will be lost. Fun can be had by holding a block party with the neighbours. You will be talking about it for years to come.

Cancer

 It’s your birthday month, but at the beginning of the month you might be coming across all wrong. Saturn in your 5th house has been teaching you a thing or two about fun and creativity, but you can give your self-esteem a boost by nurturing your inner child.

Leo

 You might be battling demons in your dreams at night or fighting a bit of insomnia. Both your dream state and your wakefulness will help to bring awareness to your thought processes or your unconscious thoughts. Even if you’re getting no sleep (or restless sleep) you’re still looking good with Venus in your first house.

Virgo

 You’ll be out having fun with friends all month. Mercury is retrograde in the 11th house of friends and Venus is in the 12th house of secrets. You know that song Blurred Lines By Robin Thicke? Try not to do that.  You can have fun and nurture yourself by extending some unconditional love… And the goal is to heal Karma, not accumulate more.

Libra

 Your career should be going well this month. At the beginning of the month, try to do more listening than talking, especially since you will be in the spotlight. Mercury retrograde could have your followers on twitter raising their eyebrows to that weird tweet.

Scorpio

 Your self-presentation is changing as you’re becoming more spiritual, yet you are somehow infusing your career into your higher learning and spirituality in a beautifully feminine way. Sharing this new way of being is better done by being and less by telling everyone about who you’ve become. The message comes across smoother by letting it just be.

Sagittarius

 You might go overboard, especially with your significant other’s money or resources. Try to hold in the reigns particularly at the beginning of the month, otherwise this can truly be a disaster. Luck will really be on your side if you hold off until after the 20th, when both Mars and Mercury will be in a better place.

Capricorn

 Your marriage and business partnerships are a major focus this month. Mercury can cause a bit of miscommunication, but sometimes a good heart-to-heart when things go wrong is just the remedy for deepening the intimacy. By the end of the month you be glad for your mistakes, for they will teach you much.

Aquarius

 You may feel like all work and no play, but give yourself a break or you will make mistakes especially during the first part of the month. You will benefit the most and will have the most fulfilling fun by spending time with your partner.

Pisces

 You will struggle the most with work-life balance this month. In fact things can go a little off while having fun that will make you think you’re better off just to spend the time working. If you feel you must work, make sure you are doing the kind of work that you find fun.