Astrology for the Week of July 9, 2012

By Michele Freeman

The theme for this week is to go with the flow.  We have two retrogrades coming up this week and they always test our ability to be in the moment and not fight things. So, look at everything that happens as just an event that may or may not have a meaning.  Just let it wash through you.  That will allow you to move on.

The week is pretty quiet until late Thursday, July 12.  Yeah.  Uranus (abrupt and transformational change) goes retrograde after 11 pm PDT.  Uranus in Aires is associated with new beginnings with you.  We are in the process of transformation in many ways, and this transit will highlight the many ways that you have not let go of who you are.  I see many people who are going though bankruptcy, short sales, or foreclosure who are hard working responsible people.  They cannot let go of the part of their identity that gives them value by having money, a solid reputation, high credit score, wonderful supportive family, paying their bills on time, etc.  These are external measures of value that must be let go of which unfortunately, our society, religion and yes New Age thought have expounded.  It goes back to the old Judeo-Christian view of the punishing and rewarding God.  If I am good (high vibration), God rewards me and if I am bad (low vibration), I am punished.  It is all a lie.  Learn to love, respect and value yourself for who you are right now in this moment.  That is the only thing that is important. That is what this transit is all about.

How about another retrograde?  On Saturday, July 14, Mercury goes retrograde at 7:16 pm PDT.  Mercury retrograde is about communication and technology issues, delays in travel, and is not considered a good time to begin something new.  Therefore, this is a good time to back up your hard drives, clean up the computer from adware and spyware and to allow time when you travel.  We live in a society that is so focused on “doing,” Mercury retrograde tells us to chill out, turn off the cell phone and computer, and enjoy the moment.

The card that I pulled for this week is a healing card from Caroline Myss.  “May all creation dance for you within you?  All you want to do today is love being alive- even if it’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done.  Appreciate the sounds, sights, and sensations of your life: friends, books, ideas, sleep...just enjoy.

FYI. We are starting a Mastermind/Sedona Method group starting in Bend, Thursday, July 19 at 7pm. Visit www.michele-freeman.com for more information.  It will be at our offices at 527 NE Bellevue, #209, Bend.