Sound Healing - Astrology and Personal Transformation

Aries New Moon March 26, 2009that hard work prepares us for the fulfillment of
This Aries New Moon is especially bold and powerfulideals. Work, however menial, with the right intentions
and occurs on March 26, 2009. Each new moon isand attitude is very positive. If we bond with nature
unique in that, while it falls in one of 12 signs of theand concern ourselves with mother earth and the
zodiac, it is also at a particular degree, and eachsurvival of our planet, we may become loving
degree has its own particular meaning. The Moon andguardians of our most valuable asset that sustains us
Sun are conjoined at 6 degrees Aries 7 minutes.on all levels. A balance needs to be struck between
What's so important about a New Moon anyway youwhat we personally need and want and what is good
might ask? The most important two cycles of thefor the collective and how we can take care of
Moon are the new and full moon cycle. The moonourselves and benefit others at the same time.
moves through all the signs in about 28 days. TheIn this balanced way, we can see ourselves as part
new moon phase is when the Moon and Sun areof the human family--one that desires to make
conjunct; i.e., they appear to be aligned with oneplanetary peace and inner peace a concrete reality.
another based on our perspective from earth lookingFamous People with 6 degrees of Aries prominent:
up at the heavens. This is called geocentric orJoseph Campbell, Sun, Mercury, and Jupiter-- teacher
earth-centered.and author of "The Power of Myth" and many other
Each month there is a new moon in a differentbooks.
astrological sign. The importance is 'what' the newRichard Dawkins, Sun-science author and ethologist;
moon cycle represents as, in a nutshell, it is a 'time offormerly Professor for Public Understanding of
seeding' focused toward desired manifestation. TheScience at Oxford, first came to prominence with his
full moon follows the new moon approximately twobook, "The Selfish Gene"
weeks later and is considered a 'time ofRobert Frost, Sun-poet
manifestation' for that which was 'seeded.'Bill Moyers, Moon-journalist, author-extensive
Most people are totally unconscious of this processinvolvement with public television producing
and may plant the seeds of negativity and reap thedocumentaries and news journal programs
results not understanding just how they participatedEric Fromm, Mercury-social psychologist,
in this process. We are attempting to be much morepsychoanalyst and humanistic philosopher; reading his
conscious and aware by using this important naturalbooks, "Escape from Freedom," and "Man for
cycle positively. How we do this is through 'intentional'Himself" might give much additional insight into this
thinking and doing.6th degree
It is not like thinking, "I want to get rich, so I willParamahansa Yogananda, Mars-mystic, founder of
focus on getting rich each new moon." However,Self-Realization Fellowship
prosperity consciousness is not a bad thing to focusEmily Dickinson, Mars-author, prolific poet-themes of
on especially if you have a poor self-image, lackdeath and immortality
self-confidence, or have a job that is just a means toJohn Gray, Jupiter-author of the popular, "Men are
an end and does not support right-livelihood. A newfrom Mars, Women are from Venus"-he has at least
moon can and should be used to support whatever18 books in print on the topic of 'relationships'
your hopes, wishes, and dreams may be.Sinead O'Connor, Saturn-singer; known for
The sign Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. It occurscontroversial public outbursts
at the beginning of spring; a time when we oftenHenri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Neptune-painter; one of
begin readying the ground for planting our gardens.the greatest artists of the Post-Impressionist
The Aries sign and therefore people who were bornperiod-his work presented the exciting and
under the sign of Aries or who have an abundanceprovocative images of the decadent life of those
of Aries planets are seen through the following traits:times
enthusiasm, courage, self-confidence, forthright,Stephen Foster, Pluto-composer, songwriter
impulsive, impatient, egotistical, assertive, leadership,Jimmy Hoffa, North Node-Union Leader; former
and many more.President of the International Brotherhood of
Aries wants to go where no man has gone before;Teamsters
to take the road less traveled. She/he can becomeRosa Parks, North Node--Civil Rights Activist-a
impatient when blocks are put in their path or otherswoman of strength and courage who stood for what
try to prevent them from realizing their goals. Theyshe deemed to be right
are often self-made individuals preferring to strike outBrigham Young, North Node-religious leader;
on their own especially if they do not receivenicknamed the "American Moses" because he led his
recognition for their efforts from superiors. Theyfollowers through the desert to their desired
believe in 'lead by example;' and will not usually ask'promised land'
more of others than they are willing to give ofJoan Baez, South Node-folk singer; many of her
themselves.songs deal with social issues
This Aries New Moon is especially powerful since theNikolai Lenin, Chiron-Russian revolutionary leader
Moon while aligned with the Sun is also joined byEva Peron, Chiron-politician; first lady of Argentina;
Mercury and Venus. This becomes a very powerfulbecame powerful for speaking out for labor rights;
four-planet stellium (grouping of planets) focused onfor her many good works to champion the
communicating (Mercury) feelings and values (Venus)under-dog and before her death at age 33, she was
and just what we can accomplish with enthusiasm,given the official title of "Spiritual Leader of the
boldness, and determination when we put our heartNation" by the Argentine Congress
(Venus) and mind (Mercury) to it.Pete Seeger, Chiron-folk singer, pioneer of protest
This stellium is in a very direct and challenging aspectmusic, environmental activist
(square) to the planet Pluto in Capricorn (the sign ofAlfred Russel Wallace, Chiron--Evolution Scientist
discipline). If we are to manage to 'manifest' ourGeographer; social activist; one of the first scientists
hopes, wishes, and dreams suggested as possible atto raise concerns over the environmental impact of
the new moon, we must be willing to disciplinehuman activity (19th Century)
ourselves, and realize that a lot of determination andWhen you look at the list of names of famous
hard work may be required. There can be powerpeople, think in terms of what this degree means as
plays, authority figures who challenge us, and evenlisted above. You can strongly see the leader emerge
some, possibly not so subtle, coercive measures usedaffecting a greater community in the lives of Jimmy
by others. We must learn how to be powerful andHoffa, Rosa Parks, Paramahansa Yogananda, Brigham
how to empower others-to not be afraid to stand upYoung, Nikolai Lenin, Evita Peron, Alfred Russel
and confront people and situations if you feel youWallace, and the others in various ways.
are being taken advantage of and especially ifYou might ask yourself how you can, personally, use
someone is trying to 'silence' you or negate yourthe energies of this new moon to your benefit?
feelings.Make a list of the things that are important to you
The 6th degree of Aries relates to, according to thethat you would like to see manifest. They could
book, "The Zodiac Image Handbook-Cardinal Signs,"include: greater self-confidence, more enthusiasm,
to an "extraordinary potential and formidable talentdoing things that give you joy, accentuate your
for resisting coercion." How interesting, since Pluto'soneness with nature, increased physical activity, going
square to the Aries stellium can bring out so manyafter your aspirations, inspiring and motivating others
issues involving coercion/control.to be their best, assuming more of a leadership
The image of the 6th degree shows us a man ridingposition, doing something that requires courage, and
on a horse climbing up a mountain on a dangerousanything else you can think of. For some, a personal
narrow path. There are many people working hard ingoal could be as simple as working towards being an
a valley below him. There is the suggestion that the'ideal' weight or having a 'healthy body'- which starting
image represents a person who must emerge from aa new diet and exercise program supports.
lower state of consciousness, something of a 'slaveDraw a triangle and write your particular goal inside.
mentality' and pull himself up through a 'pioneering andAs an example, let's take the goal of ideal weight and
exploring consciousness' to a much higher spiritualwrite that inside a triangle. Underneath it, write the
level. There is the danger of taking a 'fall' due towords that support the manifestation of this goal
excessive ego and pride especially if one forgetswhich could be: proper diet, exercise, and will power.
where one has come from and the meaning of slow,Think of at least three goals you would like to
determined work especially of a service nature.manifest and write them down as well. Then write
It is easy to see that excessive, possibly menial,down the behavior which supports manifesting these
overwork just to make ends meet may keep usgoals.
with our nose to the grindstone and feeling unable toYou have now taken some very powerful steps
rise above our daily tasks. However, we aretowards putting you on the path to manifest your
prompted to see that we are more than this physicalhopes, wishes, and dreams. Now place the paper
being and that part of us must rise up and sendwith the triangles somewhere prominent in your
impulses to that part of us that needs to 'wake up'house where you will see it several times a day.
and 'get up' off your knees and look to the HeavensLastly, listen to the new moon music which has been
and strive to get above these restrictive andcreated just for this particular new moon and let it
sometimes, hopeless conditions.do its magic to lift you up and reinvigorate you to
To strike a balance with this degree, we must seefulfill your destiny in the best way possible.