This weeks energy forecast Feb 23 , 2015 - March 1

The energies are swiftly traveling the universe this week as the First Quarter Moon in Gemini occurs and the sign shifts to Pisces until the end of the month , while the gods of love and war finally part their ways. This week we also have a Venus and Mars trine as Saturn and Neptune drift in front of the Sun.  Sometimes things can seem to be going slow. Or maybe for some signs really fast! Regardless we all feel as if we are shifting time a bit. Some of us need things to be fast past right now in their journey and others a bit more relaxed. Saturn is good for the energy flow as we each start through new projects from last weeks new moon.

Saturn also is a great energy boost for success it makes us get that reboot we need to feel as if we are right on track. You may be learning a new skill at a fast pace. Progressing on a new project or maybe you got a raise or promotion at work. Or maybe you are simply enjoying a well deserved vacation allowing yourself to store all the knowledge you've recently gained and are about to collect on your next adventure. All is well when we are progressing and moving forward each at our own pace.

That being said the Sun and Neptune are getting together for a once a year combination. This can cause caution because when these energies cross it is not recommended to be making big decisions. It is suggested that you take time for yourself that day to relax and reflect on more positive and majestic things and save hasty decisions for next week

Also in the Cosmic front we have the moon setting in to a waxing crescent ( In Gemini) which will  create a triangular pattern with two rather bright star clusters - Hyades and Pleiades in the constellation of Taurus. These clusters are two of the closest to Earth.  The star Aldebaran will also appear rather closely to the moon at this time making for stunning photos or simple star gazing.

Wednesday ( Feb 25) will also be a great day for sky watchers to look for their binoculars and check out Mercury. Rising slightly before the sun , the innermost planet will be shining bright for about 30 minutes before sunrise.

As I mentioned before Mars and Venus the gods of love and war will be parting ways at the end of this week. Which seems to be food for many of us as their energy has brought up a lot of family burdens. Often times when these two get together it reminds us that we are much different than our parental figures. Causing for some confrontational energies. Ya know... Love for thy fam , but war when you stand up for  yourself.  It is really a time to stand your ground though even if it means parting ways from those who may disagree for a while. We don't need any more negativity being blasted on earth. If you can't get a long with someone seperate yourselves rather than feeding the negative energies.  That being said this event does bring some extra lights in the sky for us to look too. Both planets will be near the moon as the begin to part ways. Another challenge is to find Uranus which is only about 5 degrees from Venus.

It seems like there is a lot happening in our cosmic world this week. As always SHINE BRIGHT.
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Forecast for the week of 2/16-2/22 2015

       This weeks energy is kinda bouncing all over the place with a New Moon coming on Wednesday and the Chinese New Year happening all at once energies are flaring. The New moon is in the sign of Aquarius for the second time this year and is also said to be a Super Moon even though it can't be seen it will be closer to the Earth. Since the moon is closer to the Earth it's gravitational forces will also increase by almost 50 percent which means higher tides, rainy weather , possible flood risks and emotionally vulnerability. Especially since the Sun will also be switching from Aquarius to an emotional Pisces for the next month. On  February 19th the Chinese New Year begins the year of the sheep. Which signifies the year of peace and prosperity.





      Mars also seems to be falling into a lucky position on Thursday as it moves into Aries followed by Venus on Friday. This makes for an interesting shift because Aries loves war and Venus is more about love. This will defiantly be a fiery filled energy week. So try to stay out of emotional blasts.


The Moon is currently at a 2 % waning crescent in the sign of Aquarius.  When the moon is in Aquarius it brings out the rebel in us. This makes for a great time to break out of a rut, or do something different. We all like to show our unique side a little more and freedom is really desired. Schedules may also become a little wobbly as will plans. This may also have to do with Mercury, though it is now direct though we are in a bit of  a shadow period.

Cosmic Energy Forecast for the week of 2/9/2015 - 2/15/2015

This weeks energy forecast is a bit calmer than normal. Not a whole lot happening except Mercury is loitering in Aquarius all month. HOWEVER, Mercury does turn direct on Wednesday February 11, 2015 which should make all communications , travel , and planning more normal.

The Moon is currently  at about a 73% Waning Gibbous in the sign of Libra.

When the moon is in Libra creating order is in focus, not necessarily through cleaning and organizing like when the moon is in Virgo , but more through pleasing interactions with other humans and happenings in our surrounding enviroments.  The objective now is to avoid direct confrontations and decsions seem to not come easily. ( Which makes sense as we are shifting through the end of the Mercury retrograde, soon things shall be easier , it's coming folks!)

Another interesting fact about Libra moons this year is that this year the lunar nodes are in Libra and Virgo. What's that mean?  Lunar nodes are points where the Moon's orbit crosses the path of the Sun. It is important because these marks are the eclipse markers. Although Eclipses only happen on new or full moons all eclipses this year will fall in either a Libra/ Aries or a Virgo/Pisces.  Which won't happen until March 20th , April 4th , September 13th, or September 27th , however if you have birthdays near these times it could be a huge turning point in your life!

In case you were also wondering why every new or full moon isn't an eclipse it is because the Sun and moon as a pair has to be within 19 minutes of a lunar node. Back in ancient times it was almost considered magic for someone to pre-determine an eclipse.

All in all, I believer everyone is excited for Mercury to go direct and things to slowly fall back to "normal" status for a few weeks.

Thanks for checking out this weeks Cosmic Energy Forecast.

This weeks forecast will also be LIVE this week on PROJECT BRING ME TO LIFE on our usual Tuesday Podcast at 8 p.m. est.  This week our guest is Dixion's Violin. Hope you can tune in !

-Shantastic Shine

Solar Flare Update Feb 3rd, 2015

Since Friday, 4 different sunspots have given off a total of 14 C-Class Solar Flares.  During 1/31 @ 10:48 UT Soho's webcam was shaken by some unknown source, possibly high speed solar winds.

On 2/1 @11 UT a visually impressive solar flare went off.  However, no reports of this affecting earth have been found.

A coronal hole in the Sun's southern hemisphere is the cause of extreme solar wind which is creating the Alaskan auroras despite the bright full moon.

Energy Forecast for the week of February 2nd – 8th 2015

Energy Forecast for the week of February 2^nd – 8^th 2015

       This week is full of opportunities and changes thanks to Jupiter! The first major shift will be on Tuesday with the FULL MOON in LEO tied closely to the generosity and lucky fortunes of Jupiter. This alignment will be a positive one making it a real great time for full moon work of bringing unresolved issues to a completion point in the next few weeks.  

     Then on Friday , February 6^th Jupiter will then retrograde back to it’s annual opposition with the Sun. Which will give us time to turn inward and reconsider all our hopes and dreams. Now is the time to think deeply on your path. Make sure you are doing things that truly honor and serve you for your highest good, and release things that are no longer serving you properly, including habits , people, and places you may often visit. It’s also a chance to look at your life from a more detached point of view. Loose the ego and accept that others have a perspective to and don’t take it personally, realize it has purpose. So, if you take time to fine tune your world, and your dreams this could be the golden ticket to a new road to success you hadn't yet thought of.

     Don’t worry though all these shifts are for the better and something else to keep in mind is when the moon is in LEO the world wants to laugh out loud, party, and express itself. Just don’t like the Lion in side take over your ego.  Laugh a little , enjoy a party,  Leo energy is very flirty. Leo moon energy is also very inspirational. It’s a good time to encourage each other to SHINE more brightly and to allow others to take the stage.

  If you’re not feeling the party side effects of the moon, that’s okay different signs are effecting in different ways.  It is also a good time to cheer yourself up in new ways. Celebrate yourself and do yourself up even for a night in with a friend. Get away from melodrama and surround yourself with colors that lift your spirits.

Get your Lion Roar ready this LEO MOON is COMING THROUGH, one way or another!