♥ Gifted Guidance ♥: August 2015

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Moon Phases ~ First Quarter (waxing) ~ 08/24/15

The horizon seems wider today and new possibilities appear to lure us into the future. Although romantic Venus is still retrograde, we are less likely to look back, wondering if a past relationship decision was the right one. Our eyes are fixed on the distance, yet we cannot let go of the nagging thought that we have forgotten to do something important. Moving forward with a project is favored, even if we must change our plans later in the day.

During this phase, you are a willful builder of new structures for yourself and society, and characteristically exert the utmost effort in order to achieve your goals of bringing new forms into reality, even in the face of resistance. This move forward must inevitably be accompanied with struggle, for the old will rarely yield gracefully.

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Monday, August 24, 2015

Gifted Guidance Weekly Astrology ~ August 24 ~ 30, 2015

This Week Is About Manifesting and Making Good Things Happen . . . .

There are plenty of amazing possibilities this week, both to dream a bigger dream and to make it happen!

Wednesday ~ August 26 ~ Mercury in Virgo sextile Saturn; Sun conjunct Jupiter

On Wednesday, Mercury in Virgo will be at a perfect sextile to Saturn, indicating extraordinary opportunity to get one of your most vital plans off the ground. You will have the ability to convince anyone in authority to support your efforts on this day, so be sure to use that to your advantage. You will also make extraordinary strides if you are working on learning any subject matter that requires deep concentration and fine attention to detail.

On the same day, the Sun and Jupiter meet up for their annual, blessed conjunction. In Virgo, you can anticipate plenty of amazing things to happen connected to your work life or in a health-related matter. You might also use this energy to humbly serve others, and if you do you will feel lifted up in a way you cannot even imagine.

Thursday ~ August 27 ~ Mercury enters Libra

On Thursday, Mercury enters Libra and you are really able to think about things not only from your perspective, but from your partner's as well. This is a great time to collaborate and brainstorm ideas with others. Decisions made after discussing options with someone else will be more successful than simply going at it alone.

Saturday ~ August 29 ~ Full Moon in Pisces

Saturday's Full Moon in Pisces will make you aware of the fact that you are part of something much bigger than this physical world we live in. As a matter of fact, you are likely to pay more attention to your spiritual or imaginative side, and might require extra time to sleep and dream or meditate and fantasize. You will have plenty of faith and compassion, so be sure to use it well.

Use this week's power for getting things done to your advantage and get a jumpstart on your week with a 5-Card Course of Action reading.

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Friday, August 14, 2015

Moon Phases ~ New Moon (waxing) ~ 08/15/15

The magical New Moon in Leo on August 14, 2015, connects with romantic Venus, charging the atmosphere with the potential of love. Since every New Moon initiates a monthly emotional cycle, we are empowered to plant seeds of intention so that our gardens manifest the beauty in our hearts. We are driven to bring our feelings out into the light for everyone to see. Although we can effectively plant the seeds of intention, satisfaction will likely be delayed since Venus is retrograde. The New Moon's proximity to pompous Jupiter encourages us to act with bravado, but it's wiser to practice humility, instead.

Nevertheless, it's up to each of us to nurture the potential until it blossoms. In the meantime, we must take pride in our actions as four planets in Leo encourage us to express our feelings through generosity of spirit.

Although pompous Jupiter recently left Leo for the more analytical realms of perfectionist Virgo, it is still close to the New Moon. Accordingly, we are all called to balance the roar of Leo's bravado with Virgo's humility. Success on the relationship front is more likely if we can control our need to be the star of the show. Nevertheless, we are each destined to shine our love light and share our unique gifts with others.

This is the time to focus on love! See all of your past, present, and future romantic possibilities with a Love Celtic Cross Tarot reading.

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

The Nine Choirs of Angels

Angelology, the study of Angels, holds that there are nine "choirs", or branches of Angels, which include:

~ Seraphim ~ These are the highest order of Angels, who are said to be shining bright, as they are closest to God. They are pure light.

~ Cherubim ~ Usually portrayed as chubby children with wings a la Cupid, the Cherubim are the second highest order. They are pure love.

~ Thrones ~ The triad of Seraphim, Cherubim, and Thrones reside in the highest realms of Heaven. Thrones are the bridge between the material and the spiritual, and represent God's fairness and justice.

~ Dominions ~ The Dominions are the highest in the next triad of Angels. They are the overseers or managers of Angels, according to God's will.

~ Virtues ~ These Angels govern the order of the physical universe, watching over the sun, the moon, the stars, and all of the planets, including Earth.

~ Powers ~ As their name implies, Powers are peaceful warriors who purify the universe from lower energies.

~ Principalities ~ The third triad consists of the Angels closest to Earth. The Principalities watch over the planet, including nations and cities, to ensure God's will of peace on Earth.

~ Archangels ~ This choir comprises the overseers of humankind and of the Guardian Angels. Each Archangel has a specialty representing an aspect of God.

~ Guardian Angels ~ Each individual has personal Guardian Angels assigned to him or her throughout life.

This model of nine choirs dates from the biblical references to Seraphim and Cherubim, and was expanded in the 5th-century writings of Pseudo-Dionysius and then popularized in John Milton's poetic work Paradise Lost.

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