.jpg)
A very wise teacher of mine used to tell his students “To really appreciate another culture, you must listen to their music, dance their dances and most importantly eat their food.” Taste is a crucial sense. Through our tastebuds we are able to absorb nutrients and flavors and in turn process a great deal of unspoken information.
My teacher’s words are so true. The practice of going outside your boundaries with flavors opens your mind and heart to many new people, places and things. This gives you a whole new perspective on you and life. Making good food is an expression of loving creativity to offer nourishment to the senses as well as the body. We take in food just as we absorb information.
Next, it is the job of the third Chakra, which houses the small intestine, to assimilate and sort through all of it. The third Chakra is named Manipura. It is located below the sternum and above the navel, is yellow in color and houses vital organs. This is where our bodies sort through things. We receive all emotional waves through this area as if via an unseen antenna. Manipura Chakra is the response system which creates our gut feelings. This yellow Chakra is associated with the sign Virgo. Right now we are activated in our Manipura centers and find them twanging with energy due to five planets congregating in this discerning sign.
August is not pulling any punches! The eighth month roars in with a Solar Eclipse in the Fire King’s sign of Leo on the first day. Deals in the works and long term promises have the opportunity to cement or could crumble. Shifts are about to happen. If you needed to make changes and have been resistant, you could very well find them happening for you.
Primary relationships are undergoing an evaluative comb over creating necessary shedding. When you feel challenged, remind yourself that all change is good and stimulates growth.
The Lunar Partial Eclipse on August 16 blows in dynamically cloaked in the many colors of Aquarius. This is guaranteed to stir things up. Jupiter feels pressured being in the restrictive sign of Capricorn. He feels forced to blow off steam as activated trines to chatty Mercury and Goddess of attraction Venuses, bring it to a personal level. Meanwhile, stoic Saturn conjoins them. Adding to this Saturn the general is in trine to Jupiter the expansive giant.
The push and squeeze of energy are palpable, no doubt the earth will respond to it. Keep a look out for her expression of these vibrations along the paths of the eclipse shadow in eastern China as flood waters make an attempt to clean up the pollution in that region. In addition, foreign trade will take a turn and shift the international market.
Right now we are all focused on finance, energy and particularly the price of gas. Many of us have been really stressed by this these last months. We have been promised a decrease in August. Much is riding on our friendships and relationships with world leaders. It is wise for all of us to all take time out to say some positive words each night before sleep and again upon rising. We have the ability to turn this around. Tap into the grace light which came to us in July. Call upon it and use it. Resist being sucked into negativity.
August closes with a second New Moon in Virgo. This is an opportunity for a second chance. If you are moving investments get it done before the close of the month and lock in your agreements. It is preferable to do it before the Lunar Eclipse if at all possible. Believe in your choices. The Virgo influence will have you wanting to analyze the crap out of what you have done. Let it go. You made your decision now deal with it.
When life challenges us, we need to stay positive. The ancient ones used the power of words to make changes. They believed in the magic of repeating sounds, words and phrases in the form of Mantra. I am giving each of you a mantra to keep you in the path of sweet goodness. To find what the next few weeks bring for you more specifically and to receive your personal mantra, please read your Sun Sign.
Aries March 19/20 to April 20/21
Shifts in commitments are usable to your advantage. Keep your feet on the ground. Temper your power struggles in the workplace. Plan ahead to spend time off in a soothing oasis to cool you down. Ease up on your expectations.
Your mantra is: All in due time.
Taurus April 20/21 to May 21/22
Swimming in turbulent currents tosses your boat. Rest and relax whenever you find yourself on shore. Obstacles suck you in un unexpectedly. Like quick sand, the more your struggle, the faster and deeper you sink.
Your mantra is: Slow and steady wins the race.
Gemini May 21/22 to June 21/22
Seek out deep relaxation. Sink into cooling cascades of calming energy. This prepares you for when you the need arises to be responsible and available. Urges to dart around with your movement and your mind hinder progress.
Your mantra is: Slow and steady wins the race.
Cancer June 22/23 to July 22/23
Let the Sun shine down on you. Fading in the shadows dredges up unneeded past. Ready yourself for the future. Keep believing in yourself and move forward!
Your mantra is: Every day is a new day.
Leo July 22/23 to August 23/24
Trust in love. Try the new techniques you have learned and realize they are possible. Allow yourself to fit into your new skin. Saving and stockpiling pay off when all the dust settles.
Your mantra is: Leave no stone unturned.
Virgo August 23/24 to September 23/24
Fate in the wind blows you into a spin. Don’t let differences of opinions cause you to explode or melt down. Hold tight to your best ideas and put them into action. Make smart choices and follow through.
Your mantra is: Those who hesitate are lost.
Libra September 23/24 to October 23/24
Forceful energy pushes you over the edge if you are unable to maintain your own schedule. Prioritize and stick to your beliefs. Don’t let others push you into something you truly cannot stand. If you must endure, trust it will pass quickly.
Your mantra is: Lightning never strikes in the same place twice
Scorpio October 23/24 to November 22/23
Crank on all your engines and full steam ahead. Use careful planning and avoid wrestling with those you love. Keep breathing deeply through the swings of the pendulum.
Your mantra is: Hook in and hang on.
Sagittarius November 22/23 to December 21/22
Focus your attention on the future. Desiring change has you running around the pasture wanting to leap the fence. Relax your nose to the ground and taste the sweetness underfoot. You are standing on the tasty side of the fence.
Your mantra is: Always look on the bright side of life.
Capricorn December 21/22 to January 20/21
Life will never be the same. Prepare to move way outside of your comfortable zone. Spend lightly in energy and finance. What you hold on to today seeds your future.
Your mantra is: The times they are a changin’.
Aquarius January 20/21 to February 18/19
Tend the fires of your desire lovingly and expand your feeling center. Walk into this new phase heart first rather then head first. Be sure you are communicating in the same language as those you aim to explain yourself to.
Your mantra is: It is ok to color outside of the lines.
Pisces February 18/19 to March 19/20
Conserve your reserves to better get your job done. Speak your mind in a responsible manner. Surround yourself with trusted allies. Take responsibility for your actions.
Your mantra is: I believe in love.
Chica de las Estrellas has been working with Astrology since 1974. She has been featured as a relationship expert on the Learning Channel and has consulted for companies including IBM and the J.W. Marriott. Ella tiene a degree from NorthStar College of Astrological Studies and is available for consultations including relationship, career, health and finding el camino por tu vida. Printed Astrological reports available in English y Español. To contact her please write to: ChicadelasEstrellas@Gmail.com y por favor visit her on MySpace at: http://myspace.com/chicadelasestrellas
