Gifted Guidance Weekly Astrology ~ June 15 ~ 21, 2015

Here Comes the Sun . . . . 

It's a simple, clean week ahead with straightforward Astrology and a gorgeous Summer Solstice.  Read on to learn more!


Tuesday ~ June 16 ~ New Moon in Gemini conjunct Mars

On Tuesday the New Moon in Gemini will cozy up to Mars and will stimulate your mind in the most extraordinary way. This lunation is all about planting seeds of a bright new idea and fleshing it out over the coming weeks. You will have a cosmic "green light" to initiate an important conversation, make a life changing decision, negotiate a contract or other agreement, or simply flesh out an idea that excites you.


Move through this week of change with guidance from a Cosmic Profile reading!


This New Moon has plenty of pep in her step thanks to Mars, so you can expect communication matters to be put into action in the blink of an eye. You won't second guess yourself and you will have extra confidence to talk to others.


Sunday ~ June 21 ~ Summer Solstice; Sun enters Cancer

On Sunday the Sun enters Cancer and we celebrate the Summer Solstice. There is a bright light shining on matters of home and hearth, so pay attention to what is happening right in your own backyard. A healthy gathering of family and friends might be the perfect way to kick off the season. Then, put on your swimsuit and go have some much-awaited fun in the Sun!

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Raven is a Holistic Wellness Consultant, Angel Intuitive, Spiritual & Energy Healer, Animal Reiki Practitioner, Life Coach & Spirit Guide Coach who works with the Angels, Spirit Guides & Animal Spirit realms.  She also offers ZYTO Scan technology (biosurveys), as well as pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils to enhance her spiritual guidance, Reiki energy healing, and coaching. 

For more information, a complimentary consultation, or for your own personalized reading, please visit her Facebook page to PM her (https://www.facebook.com/GiftedGuidance), use the Contact Me! form, or email her at Raven@Gifted-Guidance.com.

Feng Shui for Your Health

Relieve Aches & Pains with This Ancient Eastern Practice . . . . 

Feng Shui practitioners treat the home as symbolic of its owner's health ~ mental, spiritual, emotional and physical. Whether you are dealing with nagging aches or a serious health problem, you can find relief through this ancient practice. Just a few simple adjustments can boost your energy, improve your spirits and ease your pain.


In times of change or worry, the time-tested Cosmic Profile reading provides sound wisdom and advice to move forward with health and hope.


Clean Up Your Act

One of the best ways to strengthen your health is to clean your home from top to bottom. If this job is too daunting for you, begin with a single closet. The more progress you make, the more energized you will feel. As soon as one job is finished, you will take on another. After you have removed the clutter from one space, cleanse it with soap, water, and any other non-toxic agents that will leave your place fresh and sparkling. Keep in mind that dust and dirt are manifestations of poor health. Once you clear them away, your eyes will shine, your skin will glow and you will project radiant energy.


Stairway to Health

If your front door opens to a staircase, your health could be compromised. Life-giving energy will rush quickly down the stairway and head straight out the door, leaving you tired and listless. To correct this problem, hang a large faceted crystal from a 9-inch red ribbon between the door and the staircase. (A handsome crystal chandelier will work well, too.) Prisms draw light in and then disperse it throughout a space, radiating life-giving energy to every corner.


Door of Opportunity

Feng Shui offers a wonderful opportunity to improve your health by paying special attention to your front door. The door represents the mouth of your home; it is through here that all vibrant energy passes. Therefore, you want to keep all the entrances in your home in good working order, particularly your front door. Make sure your main entrance is clean and well-lit. Oil the hinges regularly, and install new locks if your key sticks in the door. You will feel much more energetic as a result.


Sunrise, Sunset

Lighting has a very important impact on your health. If you are overweight, depressed or uninspired, you need to add lights to your home. Use full-spectrum bulbs throughout, and install overhead lights in every room. Check to see if each room has windows on at least two sides. If not, hang a mirror on one of the walls without a window, and position it so it reflects the natural light. In the event you are suffering from burnout, anxiety or rage, you need to reduce the light in your home. Cover south and east facing windows with heavy curtains. Put overhead lights on a dimmer switch. A variety of light sources ~ ambient, task, and accent ~ can also help. When your temper starts to mount, turn off the overhead light and turn on a table lamp.


Keep Current

Outdated newspapers, magazines and periodicals can manifest themselves as excess weight, depression or poor circulation. Rid your home of dated materials on a weekly basis. If there is a magazine or newspaper you want to keep for posterity, store it in a decorative box. Reduce clutter by clipping interesting stories and pictures and putting them into a scrapbook.


It's Not Easy Being Green

If you have a hard time keeping plants alive, it is a sign you need to take better care of yourself. First get rid of any dying plants. Do not buy any more until you take steps to improve your health. Consult a nutritionist to find ways to improve your diet. Meet with a personal trainer. Listen to relaxation recordings before going to sleep. After making simple adjustments to your routine, you will be able to maintain healthy plants throughout your home.


Face the Door

Having your back to the door can compromise your health, as this position increases your anxiety. Ideally, your stove, desk, and bed should be placed so you clearly can see the room's entrance without being in its direct line. If this is not possible, hang a mirror so you can see who enters and exits the space. Nervous conditions like headaches, back strains, and stomachaches can subside after making these adjustments.


Clear Conduits

Blocked or broken passageways can result in major health problems with your circulatory, respiratory, digestive or nervous systems. If you suffer from infertility or colitis, check your sewage system for obstructions. Bladder, kidney, and urinary tract infections can be the result of rusted or leaking pipes. In the event you suffer from asthma or emphysema, clean the air ducts, vents and filters of your heating and cooling system.


The Body Electric

If you suffer insomnia, anxiety or chronic headaches, check your electrical system. Broken lamps, frayed wires or blown fuses are signs that your nervous system is being unduly taxed. Relieve the pressure by fixing these problems. If you are continually blowing circuits, you may need to rewire your home. Granted, this will cost money, but consider this outlay an investment in your health.


Flower Power

Treating yourself to fresh cut flowers once or twice a week can boost your health. That is because they keep you focused on the here-and-now. Constantly dwelling on the past or making plans for the future can cause you to lose touch with your body. By adopting a more Zen-like attitude, your health will improve and you will enjoy each moment to the fullest.


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Feng Shui  ˈfəNG ˈSHwē,-SHwā/

noun: feng shui; noun: fengshui


(in Chinese thought) a system of laws considered to govern spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to the flow of energy (qi), and whose favorable or unfavorable effects are taken into account when siting and designing buildings.

Your Moon Sign Compatibility

When It Comes to Finding Love, Look to the Moon . . . . 

When it comes to love, your Moon sign can help you meet your perfect match! After all, the Moon represents your true emotional side and the way you react to others in your relationships.

Your Moon sign is determined by the presence of the Moon in a particular zodiac sign at the time of your birth. You can find out your Moon sign with a Cosmic Profile (which reveals your Moon, Sun, Rising signs and more).

Astrology's four elements (Earth, Fire, Water, Air) greatly help to determine your Moon sign compatibility, as the qualities within each element help define the person you are today and what you may be looking for in a partner.

Moon in Aries

For you, it's all about "cut to the chase." Quick-thinking and straight-to-the-point, you exude confidence while taking an active stance in almost any situation ~ Aries is a pure Fire sign through-and-through! According to Moon Astrology, you are your closest match! Yes, a fellow Aries would suit you well, as the two of you could find romance while playfully competing with one another. Bold and strong-minded Fire sign Leo also makes a match, while more sensitive Moon signs Cancer or Scorpio, do not.

Moon in Taurus

Taurus is known for its stubborn nature, making it difficult to cut through your strong-will . . . . especially in romance. But beyond that, there is a lover of luxury and comfort (love goddess Venus rules over you, after all). If you can find another Taurus who shares in your indulgences, that would be great (and fun, too!) ~  but you could also butt heads where it really counts. Those with precise Virgo and Capricorn Moons would be a match ~ but a Libra Moon would find it most difficult to carry on its diplomacy through your more bullish tendencies.

Moon in Gemini

Chatty Gemini Moons are always moving from place to place, love interest to love interest! Your ruling planet ~ communicative Mercury ~ would find much fulfillment in Air signs Aquarius or Libra, feeding into your desire to talk up a storm about high-minded topics at almost any given moment. The more serious Capricorn or Scorpio Moon signs may pose a challenge, and while dating a Pisces could be nice, both your flirty and flighty similarities may equal just a fling.

Moon in Cancer

The Moon rules over Cancer, making you one of (if not the most) emotionally-charged signs. Tapping into your feelings and the feelings of those around you is second nature, and so dating a fellow Cancer Moon would create a lifetime of a very nurturing, caring partnership. Dreamy Pisces and more inward Scorpio also makes a match, while brazen Leo ~ even with its brazen approach to self-expression ~ may prove too much to emotionally bear.

Moon in Leo

Your Fire sign is also ruled by the Sun ~ the perfect recipe for one self-assured Moon sign! You want to be a leader, you want to make the most out of any given opportunity and you want your partner to take note and appreciate your strengths. An action-oriented Aries and optimistic Sagittarius make ideal partners who have enough confidence themselves to keep up with you, while stubborn Taurus or protective Scorpio do not make the best match.

Moon in Virgo

With communication planet Mercury ruling over your Moon sign, you are constantly critiquing and analyzing almost every situation and conversation, and you love perfection ~ this desire for clean and clear-cut may carry over in your relationships especially. A fellow Virgo or down-to-business Capricorn make good matches for you, while you may struggle with an Aquarius or Sagittarius Moon’s more light-hearted and free-flowing approach to life and love.

Moon in Libra

Fair and balanced is your biggest relationship rule, as you are always the diplomatic lover, ruled by love goddess Venus. Aquarius and Gemini Moons would appreciate your harmonious requirements, still keeping with your airy and creative mentality. Aries, on the other hand, would not be compatible with you, as the strong survival instincts of the Aries Moon may find either of your running away in the face difficult times.

Moon in Scorpio

Deep and private by nature, the Scorpio Moon is a motivated Moon with a knack for figuring out information and details taking place under the surface. Your partner should think twice before pulling one over on you! An intimate Taurus or intelligent Virgo Moon would make a good match, appreciating and reciprocating your drive and desire, while an independent Aquarius Moon may not appreciate your often suspicious ways.

Moon in Sagittarius

You love to find joy, pleasure and enthusiasm in all of your endeavors, and you truly put your faith into matters of the heart. An open-minded Gemini or Aquarius Moon would suit your optimistic outlook in relationships, but an overly sensitive Cancer or stubborn Taurus Moon could simply bring you down.

Moon in Capricorn

Always climbing, always reaching and always striving for the best . . . . as strict Saturn rules over your Capricorn Moon, a more serious Taurus or Virgo Moon could understand and entertain your need to master your endeavors. At the same time, you may also appreciate a Cancer Moon's more nurturing take on a disciplined home life. However, a Libra Moon may pressure you to too much to come down from your mountain and meet in the middle.

Moon in Aquarius

You are calm, cool and collected ~ and you know how to handle situations both independently and by working together for a common cause. A more spontaneous and courageous Leo Moon could serve you well by boosting your strengths and supporting your individuality, while a stubborn Taurus or impatient Aries may not make the best match as you continue on your own personal search for revolution.

Moon in Pisces

Since you're a big dreamer and gentle by nature, the Pisces Moon will not fare well with another Moon sign as submissive and docile as you ~ that rules out a Sagittarius or Libra Moon. However, an intense Scorpio or efficient Virgo could be just the sign to snap you out of your dreams and visions and bring you back to reality.

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Raven is a Holistic Consultant, Angel Intuitive, Spiritual & Energy Healer, Animal Reiki Practitioner, Life Coach & Spirit Guide Coach who works with the Angels, Spirit Guides & Animal Spirit realms.  She also offers ZYTO Scan technology (biosurveys), as well as pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils to enhance her spiritual guidance, Reiki energy healing, and coaching. 

For more information, a complimentary consultation, or for your own personalized reading, please visit her Facebook page to PM her (https://www.facebook.com/GiftedGuidance), use the Contact Me! form, or email her at Raven@Gifted-Guidance.com.

Gifted Guidance Weekly Astrology ~ July 6 ~ 12

Astrology Toys

The Universe Demands We Put Down Our Toys & Act Like Grown-Ups!

The week starts off with pleasure and ends with business. In between, there promises to be a sprinkling of rebellion in the air.  Here's the lowdown on the key cosmic events for the week of July 6 ~ 12, 2014:


Monday ~ July 7 ~ Venus in Gemini sextile Uranus in Aries

On Monday, love planet Venus in Gemini will be at a friendly sextile to Uranus, the planet of surprises and innovation. This connection allows sparks to fly in an unusual way. You might meet a special someone who is off the beaten path, or you and your current flame might decide to indulge in something fun and experimental together. Single or attached, this link spells social excitement, so enjoy it while you can!


Tuesday ~ July 8 ~ Sun in Cancer square Uranus and Sun trine Saturn in Scorpio

On Tuesday, the Sun in Cancer will first square off with Uranus, and then it will move to trine Saturn. This will be the kind of day where you will go from one end of the spectrum to the complete opposite. You may start out throwing a temper tantrum, wanting to free yourself from all of the rules and restrictions in your world. Soon enough, however, you will realize that you need a certain amount of structure to succeed, and you will decide to play the grown-up card.

Full Moon in Capricorn

Saturday ~ July 12 ~ Full Moon in Capricorn

It's a good thing you're in work mode, because by Saturday there will be a Full Moon in Capricorn that assures hard work will be rewarded. You might be in the spotlight for a professional achievement or reach a career milestone. If so, you have earned it!


See what's in store for you personally with a Cosmic Profile reading!

Understanding Your Moon Sign

Your Personal Moon Sign Rules Your Emotions . . . . 

Everyone wants to feel good, but how to get there varies significantly depending on your unique needs. While your Sun sign shows how you express your identity and shine your light out in the world, your Moon sign gives insight into your inner world, revealing what you need to feel safe, happy and comfortable.

The Moon moves so quickly ~ changing signs every two and a quarter days ~ that you need to know your time of birth in order to be sure about your Moon sign.

Request a reading for your own Cosmic Profile, which reveals your Moon, Sun and Rising signs, and so much more!  Then read below to discover your path to emotional fulfillment. Learning about a friend or loved one's Moon sign is also a great way to get a deeper understanding of their needs and desires.

Moon in Aries

Aries is the warrior, and you need to express your fiery, creative and pioneering spirit. Ideally, you have a place in your life where you can take the lead and be number one, possibly within your home or family. To feel safe in relationships, you require honesty and directness ~ you prefer to experience conflict and get your emotions out in the open rather than gloss over unpleasantness for the sake of harmony.

Moon in Taurus

Your earthy, sensual and peace-loving temperament requires frequent communion with nature, and you appreciate having plants and animals in your home. You feel best when you have a stable routine, are surrounded by creature comforts and can indulge in the pleasures of the physical world. In relationships, you need loyalty, reliability and sensuality. Naturally grounded, you have the ability to remain calm even in the midst of crisis.

Moon in Gemini

With your Moon in the airy and mentally active sign of the Twins, staying connected with others through various forms of communication brings a feeling of security. You're happiest when your ever-curious mind is being fed with new ideas and perspectives, and when you're sharing the knowledge you've acquired. You need a steady flow of communication in relationships, and subscribe to the theory that variety is the spice of life.

Moon in Cancer

The Moon is strong in its home sign of Cancer, so lunar themes are prominent in your life ~ home, family, food and your inner world. You need plenty of time to devote to these realms. With your strong connection to the past ~ especially family and ancestors -- you feel secure when surrounded by family photos or other mementos. You need nurturing relationships where you can share your deepest feelings and be treated with tenderness and sensitivity.

Moon in Leo

The Lion is the king of the jungle and you need to be treated like royalty ~ to feel special and be the center of attention. Leo also represents the archetype of the child, and playing and having fun are food for your soul. Expressing your creativity leads to satisfaction and is your best bet for avoiding emotional drama. You have a big heart and need to demonstrate your generosity, perhaps through entertaining in your home.

Moon in Virgo

Above all, you need to feel useful ~ to know that you're contributing your skills and talents to a worthy cause. Order, efficiency and simplicity give you a feeling of comfort and ease ~ otherwise, you can be prone to overwhelmed feelings, worry and anxiety. You find security in the little things in life, and feel best when you're in your own environment. You have high standards in relationships, and require reliability and responsibility from your partners.

Moon in Libra

Your inner world is symbolized by the Scales, giving you a strong need for balance, justice and harmony. You feel secure in peaceful and beautiful surroundings, while discord can throw you off-kilter. You enjoy an active social life, but withdrawing into solitude from time to time is essential to discover what you really want. Expressing your needs leads to genuine harmony ~ avoid the temptation to suppress your desires to please others.

Moon in Scorpio

With your Moon in the sign associated with the underworld, you need to dive into the emotional depths. While other Moon signs may feel uncomfortable with emotional intensity, you thrive on it. Scorpio symbolizes the process of transformation and rebirth, and you need to engage with this process in some way ~ creativity, spirituality and psychology are some possible healthy outlets. In relationships, you require passion, depth and loyalty.

Moon in Sagittarius

You have the soul of a gypsy and need travel, freedom and adventure to feel fulfilled. Most of all, you require a lot of personal space -- being tied down by routine or obligations stifles your spirit and dampens your naturally buoyant personality. Being active, including vigorous exercise, healthy competition and time in the wilderness helps you thrive. You're happiest when you balance your physical activity with philosophical and spiritual exploration.

Moon in Capricorn

Your highly pragmatic Moon finds satisfaction through being productive and competent and by achieving your ambitious goals. You need to feel respected by others and are willing to earn this respect through hard work. Being organized and surrounded by the highest quality material objects gives you a sense of security. In relationships, you seek long-lasting quality, and are willing to wait for the best. You may need to let go of control and show vulnerability.

Moon in Aquarius

In an intellectual Air sign, your Moon requires mental stimulation and social activity. Aquarius is the sign of friendship and your many friends are likely to feel like family. You need an outlet for expressing your uniqueness and unconventional thoughts, perhaps through writing or another form of creativity. A sense of freedom and independence makes you feel secure in relationships, while too much clinginess turns you off.

Moon in Pisces

Pisces represents dreams, fantasy, spirit and the imagination. To feel nurtured, you need to take regular time out from ordinary reality to connect with these other-worldly realms, whether through meditation, creative pursuits or daydreaming. Your highly sensitive nature easily picks up on others' emotions, and you need solitude to identify your own feelings. You feel the urge to merge with others in relationships, but need to be careful not to lose yourself.

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Raven is a professional intuitive, spiritual consultant, Animal Reiki practitioner & writer, who works with the Angels, Archangels, Ascended Masters, Spirit Guides, and Animal Spirit realms in her readings, Reiki energy healing, writing, and consulting. 

For more information, and for your own personalized reading, please contact her via the Contact Form on this page, via Facebook to PM her (https://www.facebook.com/GiftedGuidance), or email her at Raven@Gifted-Guidance.com