ASTRO FORECAST: FEB. 26 — MARCH 8, 2015

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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FEB. 26 to MARCH 8, 2015

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2015

On Thursday the Sun has its annual rendezvous with intuitive Neptune. It is as if a theatrical stage spotlight is fitted with a greenish filter which casts a dreamy light onto the stage which bathes everything in watery pastel greens. This can make it difficult for you to make important decisions. But it can also help you to look deeper into your heart to help you make those decisions on a deeply intuitive basis.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2015

On Friday ambitious Mars forms a positive trine aspect with industrious Saturn to give you the drive you need to push forward projects which have been stalled in recent weeks. It's now or never. Trust Mars to give you the determination. Trust Saturn to give you the cautious determination.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2015

On Saturday a rather restless weekend gets underway when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD engages in tense aspects to Mars, Neptune, Venus, Uranus and Pluto. You may find yourself being swayed or influenced by other people's emotional outbursts. Weigh your options carefully and try not to permit yourself to get swept away by others.

SUNDAY MARCH 1, 2015

On Sunday you may want to break loose and go off alone on some impromptu adventure when Mercury forms a sextile aspect with Uranus and also goes into opposition to exaggeration-prone Jupiter. If you are stuck at home with family or people you would rather avoid, this can create intolerable tensions and the desire to walk out and jump in the car and speed away. But if you have the day to yourself, this creates the perfect atmosphere for doing something new and different without anyone holding you back.

MONDAY MARCH 2, 2015

On Monday an unusually fortuitous week gets off to a great start when ANTNOUS THE MOON GOD forms a terrific trine aspect with Mars to empower positive energies and a joyous work atmosphere.

TUESDAY MARCH 3, 2015

On Tuesday you will know for sure that 2015 IS THE YEAR OF JUPITER when Jupiter and Uranus form a lucky trine aspect. Tuesday could be your good news day regarding good fortune and surprise financial boons. Buy that lottery ticket.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 4, 2015

On Wednesday Venus aligns with Uranus and both are trine to Jupiter which means this may be your lucky day when Mr. Right steps into your life. Anything is possible in love and money today: a hot new love affair, a lucrative business deal or a sudden financial gain.

THURSDAY MARCH 5, 2015

On Thursday look for Lady Luck in the form of a person who is like a sister to you when Venus aligns with Uranus and both are trine to Jupiter ... and all of this occurs during the Virgo Full Moon. In Antinous Moon Magic, this is the DIANA MOON ... the moon of sisterhood, of kindred spirits in whom you can confide ... and a "sister" need not be blood related ... or even female ... you have a "sister" and tonight's full moon helps you find her.

FRIDAY MARCH 6, 2015

On Friday the Sun forms a sextile aspect with Pluto which brings you recognition, success and amazing abilities to make your wishes come true, capping this week of Jovian good fortune which demonstrates that 2015 IS THE YEAR OF JUPITER.

SATURDAY MARCH 7, 2015

On Saturday a very mellow weekend dawns when ANTNOUS THE MOON GOD makes positive configurations with Saturn which enable strife-filled couples to come back together in harmony for the long-term.

SUNDAY MARCH 8, 2015

On Sunday ANTNOUS THE MOON GOD engages with Jupiter, Venus and Uranus to wrap up the first truly fortuitous week of 2015.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between March 9 and 15 when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is at right angles to the Sun. This is the SAGITTARIUS THIRD QUARTER MOON, which we call the SACRED STAR phase in Antinous Moon Magic. In the midst of confusion and chaos, the Spirit of the Star touches the top of your head and conveys sudden and total clarity. This Spirit is never deceived by appearances. Meditations and rituals conducted during this lunar phase are ideal for discerning clarity in opaque situations, for clearing the mind of nebulous distractions and for seeing clearly into other worlds ... the perfect night for clairvoyance .... More details next time ....

PINK AGATE FOR THE JACKAL MOON By Our Crystal Meditation Advisor Martin Campbell

THE Gemini First Quarter moon (the "Jackal Moon") is tricky. Many crystals can give you a boost or help you to relax. This moon phase is all about seeking clarity amid deliberate distractions. 

You need intelligence, cunning and a strategic approach. It is hard to find crystals which will help you to meditate specifically on these combined attributes. 

That cunning Jackal is pulling the wool over my eyes too! However, I remain stoic in such situations and have found some crystals that may help guide in meditations this moon phase. 

PINK AGATE (top) - they can help you to see the bigger picture behind a dispute and seek solutions rather than dwelling on the situation.

FIRE AGATE (my old favourite!) - these lovely crystals allows particular meditative focus on strength whilst also having a function where it mellows the soul. 

GREEN JADE - they channel passion into constructive approaches to situations with the people around you whether family, friends, colleagues or enemies. 

They smash away illusions to create absolute clarity about the situation you are in or striving for. 

It is not surprising, therefore, that Chinese people have held Green Jade as sacred for over a millennia.

Love and Light,

MARTIN

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THE ANTINOUS JACKAL MOON THE GEMINI FIRST QUARTER MOON

TONIGHT's Gemini First Quarter moon is the lunar phase we call the JACKAL MOON in Antinous Moon Magic.

Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Jackal in Antinous oracular arts is the embodiment of cunning and skill and sleight-of-hand and being slightly dodgy and sneaky but also being incredibly adept and learned in the ways of the world.

Think of the jackal sneaking through the night, or think of a fox sneaking into a chicken coop. Or think of a coyote ... sly, foxy, intelligent, just out of sight. But these are not entirely negative energies, of course.

Each of us needs wily abilities to get through life. We need to tell a white lie now and then or to turn on the charm to get past some obstreperous person or to ferret out the best way to get something done ... by hook or by crook.

Faced with an uphill legal battle to prove your innocence, you need a cunning and sharp-witted lawyer who knows all the tricks in the book in order for justice to prevail.

The Jackal is very positive in the sense that it provides us with slyness, quick-wittedness, good strategies skills and the ability to sniff out danger ... the way a coyote does.

The negative down side is that it encourages us to forget the fine line between truth and fiction, and it encourages us to play false and cheat to get our way. Although, that having been said, the Jackal says that Truth is sometimes a variable and vague thing, and what seems false can sometimes turn out to have been the truly right thing to do.

The Gemini First Quarter Moon is the March moon of the Trickster, who taunts and teases, who plays tricks, who leads the soul through dark and treacherous passages ... who is more treacherous than any Underworld foe ... but whose cunning enables him to bring his charges to their goal.

Meditations and rituals carried out tonight are best suited for looking beyond the the veil of lies and deceit that others (or we ourselves) throw over our eyes to prevent us from seeing clearly. This is also a very good night for finding canny and cunning solutions to difficult problems ... strategies for out-smarting those who seek to pull the wool over our eyes.

The vibration of this lovely Lunar Phase has a number of other positive attributes, including its action to help you to release anger and by making you aware of your personal power. This energy also aids you to be aware of anyone who tries to take advantage of you, and to deal with this in a new creative way.
 

RARE PLANETARY ALIGNMENT MAKES THIS WEEKEND VOLATILE

Animals acting strangely? Children unruly? You feel nervous and anxious?  Don’t worry, you won’t be imagining it this weekend.  

Dogs barking at the sky, moments of madness and unexplained events could be triggered by a rare alignment of the planets.

Mars, Venus and the Moon are all due to come together in a beautiful and captivating star formation over the next few days in the astrological sign of Aries (astronomical Constellation of Pisces).

The spectacular light show will see a sparkling and brilliant white Venus snuggle up to the Red Planet beside a crescent Moon.

Astronomers are hailing the event as one of the most dazzling space formations of the year with the luminescent orbs visible to the naked eye.

However ancient mythology warns the eerie phenomenon could have a darker and more sinister purpose.

A similar Venus-Mars alignment in May 2011 coincided with a spate of severe thunderstorms, floods and tornadoes in America.

Devastating winds ripped up trees and power cables as they tore through the state of Kansas, the most notable being the Joplin tornado.

Astronomers around the world will be closely watching as the three planets snuggle together.

Viewers should keep an eye out out for a dazzling white Venus, next to Mars which will appear as a dull red glow joined by a crescent moon.

Venus and Mars will edge closer together and will sit in alignment until Tuesday when Venus pulls away from Mars to continue its orbit.

CRYSTALS FOR A SPECIAL NEW MOON By Our Crystal Meditation Advisor Martin Campbell

THE Aquarius New Moon (the "Winter Blue Moon") is also concurrent with the Chinese New Year which is, this time, the year of the Green Wood Sheep (or Goat or Ram).

This period is characterised by the following attributes against which I have suggested crystals which would be ideal for meditations at this time.

Determined or strong-headed (for the goat/sheep):

1. Jasper. These stones come in many colours which have many individual attributes. however, they all, overall, have the attribute that they help you to get to get to grip with problems assertively and help you through times of conflict.

2. Lapis Lazuli - These lovely crystals can help you release supressed anger in an assertive but positive manner.  

Pacifist, gentle and artistic: 

1. Amber - These are not strictly stones or crystals as they are fosilised tree sap. However their connection to the earth means that they can bring a state of peacefulness  and a grounding effect.

I would also suggest:

2. Topaz - These lovely crystals promote honesty, philanthropic actions and your artistic qualities.  

Saying good-bye to the old and clearing the boards for the new: 

1. Citrine - One of the most effective cleansers and regenerators. Place them in the corners of your home of the room where you spend most of your time - especially if you meditate in that room.

To get more advice from Martin Campbell and to find out how to contact him CLICK HERE.

ASTRO FORECAST: FEB. 18 — MARCH 1, 2015

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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FEB. 18 to MARCH 1, 2015

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WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY FEB. 18/19, 2015

Overnight Wednesday/Thursday we come to the extraordinary Super Moon which is amazing for several reasons. It is unusually close to the Earth, which can result in unusually high tides and flooding. It is also the second AQUARIUS NEW MOON in succession which we call the WINTER BLUE MOON . Only moments after the New Moon occurs in Aquarius, the Sun/Move both move into Pisces. In the Sabian Symbolist system, this extraordinary Aquarius/Pisces New Moon is described thusly: "Deeply rooted in the past of a very ancient culture, a spiritual brotherhood in which many individual minds are merged into the glowing light of a unanimous consciousness is revealed to one who has emerged successfully from his or her metamorphosis."

Tonight's New Moon also just happens to be CHINESE NEW YEAR — YEAR OF THE WOOD SHEEP. The Sheep is lucky number eight in the Chinese Zodiac and wood is a stabilizing element. This combination signifies a year of peace and tranquility.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2015

On Friday both Mars and Venus exit Pisces and enter Aries, which is a double-edged sword because Mars loves war (Aries) and Venus loves love (Pisces). This is the first of three rendezvous by Venus and Mars in 2015 and you can be sure that sexual encounters Friday night will be hot and steamy.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2015

On Saturday it's time to roll up your sleeves and do some early spring cleaning (or autumn cleaning if you live in the Southern Hemisphere) when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms industrious aspects with Mars, Saturn, Mercury and Uranus.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2015

On Sunday you may as well stay in bed and enjoy the dreamworld of social media when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes VOID OF COURSE for 24 hours — causing delays, rescheduling, lost messages and missed opportunities.

MONDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2015

On Monday problems arise out of no where when the Sun squares off against Saturn, as it does twice a year. Saturn is the cosmic teacher, focusing the rays of the intuitive Pisces Sun on problems in your life which need to be corrected ... and giving you insights to solutions to those problems.

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2015

On Tuesday love planet Venus forms a sexy trine aspect with steadfast Saturn to show you which relationships in your life have long-term possibilities, and which friends will be by your side for the long run.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2015

On Wednesday we come to the Gemini First Quarter moon ... the lunar phase we call the JACKAL MOON in Antinous Moon Magic. Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Jackal in Antinous oracular arts is the embodiment of cunning and skill and sleight-of-hand and being slightly dodgy and sneaky but also being incredibly adept and learned in the ways of the world. The Gemini First Quarter Moon is the March moon of the Trickster, who taunts and teases, who plays tricks, who leads the soul through dark and treacherous passages ... who is more treacherous than any Underworld foe ... but whose cunning enables him to bring his charges to their goal. Meditations and rituals carried out tonight are best suited for looking beyond the the veil of lies and deceit that others (or we ourselves) throw over our eyes to prevent us from seeing clearly. This is also a very good night for finding canny and cunning solutions to difficult problems ... strategies for out-smarting those who seek to pull the wool over our eyes.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2015

On Thursday the Sun has its annual rendezvous with intuitive Neptune. It is as if a theatrical stage spotlight is fitted with a greenish filter which casts a dreamy light onto the stage which bathes everything in watery pastel greens. This can make it difficult for you to make important decisions. But it can also help you to look deeper into your heart to help you make those decisions on a deeply intuitive basis.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2015

On Friday ambitious Mars forms a positive trine aspect with industrious Saturn to give you the drive you need to push forward projects which have been stalled in recent weeks. It's now or never. Trust Mars to give you the determination. Trust Saturn to give you the cautious determination.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2015

On Saturday a rather restless weekend gets underway when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD engages in tense aspects to Mars, Neptune, Venus, Uranus and Pluto. You may find yourself being swayed or influenced by other people's emotional outbursts. Weigh your options carefully and try not to permit yourself to get swept away by others.

SUNDAY MARCH 1, 2015

On Sunday you may want to break loose and go off alone on some impromptu adventure when Mercury forms a sextile aspect with Uranus and also goes into opposition to exaggeration-prone Jupiter. If you are stuck at home with family or people you would rather avoid, this can create intolerable tensions and the desire to walk out and jump in the car and speed away. But if you have the day to yourself, this creates the perfect atmosphere for doing something new and different without anyone holding you back.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between March 2 and 8 when you may find yourself feeling a bit guilty, a bit self-critical, a bit inadequate. That's the Virgo Full Moon ... but in Antinous Moon Magic, this is the DIANA MOON ... the moon of sisterhood, of kindred spirits in whom you can confide ... and a "sister" need not be blood related ... or even female ... you have a "sister" and tonight's full moon helps you find her .... More details next time ....

ASTRO FORECAST: FEBRUARY 12 — 22, 2015

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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FEBRUARY 12 to 22, 2015

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2015

On Thursday we come to the the Scorpio Third Quarter Moon. This is the Lunar Phase in Antinous Moon Magic which we call the PERDITION MOON of coming to terms with loss and diminishment. Meditations and rituals carried out during this Lunar Phase are best suited for seeking to come to terms with loss and finding areas in your life where you may unconsciously be causing yourself loss or sadness. This Lunar Phase is NOT about giving in to loss and grief, but rather it is about moving through them to find new ways towards growth and fulfillment.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2015

On Friday night you will want to hit the clubs for sure when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD creates a party atmosphere with upbeat aspects to purposeful Saturn, impulsive Uranus and romantic Neptune.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Valentine's Day on Saturday will be a dream beyond time and space when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes VOID OF COURSE for 26most of the day — causing delays, rescheduling, lost messages and missed opportunities. Remember we always say you should think of ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD as your favorite rock or pop star giving a concert. The VOC MOON is the break between sets. The singer goes back stage for a costume change and psychs themselves up for the next set. Meanwhile, the audience is waiting impatiently out front while video projections and doo-wah girls fill the interlude. That's what a VOID OF COURSE MOON feels like. Nothing much will happen during this VOC period — nothing bad, but nothing good either, just nothing. But on the plus side, a VOC is perfect for meditation, dream-scaping and contacting the spirit world.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2015

On Sunday creativity is enhanced when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms dreamy aspects with intuitive Neptune and spontaneous Uranus.

MONDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2015

On Monday the new work week starts on a slow and thorough note when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms positive but stodgy aspects to Pluto, venus and Mars. You are so busy paying attention to details that you hardly notice how slowly the day is going.

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2015

On Tuesday the mood shifts to a more convivial note when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD engages in positive aspects with Mercury, Saturn and surprise-filled Uranus. You can expect a new person to step into your life, or at least into your work place.

WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY FEB. 18/19, 2015

Overnight Wednesday/Thursday we come to the extraordinary Super Moon which is amazing for several reasons. It is unusually close to the Earth, which can result in unusually high tides and flooding. It is also the second AQUARIUS NEW MOON in succession which we call the WINTER BLUE MOON and which also just happens to be CHINESE NEW YEAR — YEAR OF THE WOOD SHEEP. The Sheep is lucky number eight in the Chinese Zodiac and wood is a stabilizing element. This combination signifies a year of peace and tranquility. Only moments after the New Moon occurs in Aquarius, while Chinese New Year celebrations have only barely begun, the Sun moves into Pisces for the next four weeks.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2015

On Friday both Mars and Venus exit Pisces and enter Aries, which is a double-edged sword because Mars loves war (Aries) and Venus loves love (Pisces). This is the first of three rendezvous by Venus and Mars in 2015 and you can be sure that sexual encounters Friday night will be hot and steamy.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2015

On Saturday it's time to roll up your sleeves and do some early spring cleaning (or autumn cleaning if you live in the Southern Hemisphere) when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms industrious aspects with Mars, Saturn, Mercury and Uranus.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2015

On Sunday you may as well stay in bed and enjoy the dreamworld of social media when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes VOID OF COURSE for 24 hours — causing delays, rescheduling, lost messages and missed opportunities.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between February 23 and March 1 when we come to the Gemini First Quarter moon ... the lunar phase we call the JACKAL MOON in Antinous Moon Magic. Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Jackal in Antinous oracular arts is the embodiment of cunning and skill and sleight-of-hand and being slightly dodgy and sneaky but also being incredibly adept and learned in the ways of the world. The Gemini First Quarter Moon is the March moon of the Trickster, who taunts and teases, who plays tricks, who leads the soul through dark and treacherous passages ... who is more treacherous than any Underworld foe ... but whose cunning enables him to bring his charges to their goal. Meditations and rituals carried out tonight are best suited for looking beyond the the veil of lies and deceit that others (or we ourselves) throw over our eyes to prevent us from seeing clearly. This is also a very good night for finding canny and cunning solutions to difficult problems ... strategies for out-smarting those who seek to pull the wool over our eyes .... More details next time ....

TRY FIRE OPAL FOR THE PERDITION MOON By Our Crystal Meditation Advisor Martin Campbell

TONIGHT's Perdition Moon of Antinous focuses on coping with loss.

Each of us must cope with this on a daily basis. Recently, a woman consulted me about the loss of a moonstone which had popped out of the setting of a finger ring. She couldn't find it anywhere. I advised her on what the moonstone may have been "telling" her and offered my advice on her replacement ring ... handmade in India with two sapphires!

But sometimes we are confronted with a serious loss, such as the loss of a job, or a home or a loved one. This is profound grief ... something which Hadrian faced when Antinous died.

I have searched my cabinets for the best crystal for meditations in time of grief ... and I always come back to:

FIRE OPAL - In April 2012 I had a catastrophic brain haemorrhage and nearly died. My world was turned upside down I was suddenly disabled.  I grieved deeply. 

The only crystal which helped was the one many experts advise for grief – Fire Opal. 

I carried a Fire Opal with me for over a year and held it during mediations in that period too. 

It helped my immensely – I felt my moments of grief released more readily yet the outcomes of each cry or moment of depression were somehow channeled into more positive thinking.

In Light and Love

MARTIN

To get more advice from Martin Campbell and to find out how to contact him CLICK HERE.

THE PERDITION MOON OF ANTINOUS THE SCORPIO THIRD QUARTER MOON

TONIGHT's Scorpio Third Quarter Moon is the Lunar Phase in Antinous Moon Magic which we call the PERDITION MOON of coming to terms with loss and diminishment.

Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Perdition Moon is the embodiment of grief and loss. It is the gnawing sense of resources dwindling and being reduced. Perdition is diminishment and slow collapse.

It embodies the feeling that all the walls have fallen down and there is nothing to lean on. It is the spirit of consummate grief and lamentation for a loss. It is also the embodiment of that loss. It is the griever and also the subject of grief...

It is symbolized by grief-stricken Emperor Hadrian cradling the limp form of his beloved Antinous after his body had been recovered from the Nile.

The Scorpio Third Quarter Moon is precisely this sort of dull ache and sense of emptiness and loss.

Meditations and rituals carried out during this Lunar Phase are best suited for seeking to come to terms with loss and finding areas in your life where you may unconsciously be causing yourself loss or sadness. 

This Lunar Phase is not about giving in to loss and grief, but rather it is about moving through them to find new ways towards growth and fulfillment.

ASTRO FORECAST: FEBRUARY 5 — 15, 2015

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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FEBRUARY 5 to 15, 2015

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2015

On Thursday you find exactly the right words for that important email, post or tweet when Aquarius Mercury forms a positive sextile aspect with precise Saturn.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2015

On Friday the Sun is in direct opposition to Jupiter, causing a sense of over-exuberance, over-exaggeration and over-exertion in all areas. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing ... but the coming weeks will show whether you bit off more than you can handle.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7/8, 2015

This weekend is perfect for making new friendships, renewing old friendships or strengthening friendships that may be on wobbly legs when Pisces Venus forms a sexy sextile aspect with Capricorn Pluto. This aspect works just as well for boosting financial and commercial enterprises.

MONDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2015

On Monday the new work week gets off to a positive start when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD squares off to Pluto and forms fortuitous aspects with both Jupiter and the Sun. Positive energy and harmony rule the day and you feel you can rip out trees by their roots.

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2015

On Tuesday misunderstandings give way to flights of fantasy when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in a 90-degree square aspect to logical Aquarius Mercury early in the day before basking in a lovely trine aspect with dreamy Neptune later on.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Aren't you tired of all the computer glitches, "lost" files, travel delays and snafus of recent weeks? Take heart! On Wednesday Mercury does an about-face and starts going forward again as seen from Earth, ending three weeks of Retrograde "backwards" travel. So you can safely twitter friends and co-workers a prediction that certain "lost" computer files or parcels will show up by the time they go to work the next morning. Mercury going backwards creates this sort of impish mayhem with matters concerning communications, documents and money. Misplaced tickets, keys, "lost" computer files, letters and packages which vanish into postal limbo ... all are typical of Retrograde Mercury. The "lost" things turn up again as if by magic when Mercury goes Direct again. A skilled astrologer, Hadrian no doubt amazed his courtiers by accurately predicting when some "lost" document or wayward courier message would finally re-appear out of no where.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2015

On Thursday we come to the the Scorpio Third Quarter Moon. This is the Lunar Phase in Antinous Moon Magic which we call the PERDITION MOON of coming to terms with loss and diminishment. Meditations and rituals carried out during this Lunar Phase are best suited for seeking to come to terms with loss and finding areas in your life where you may unconsciously be causing yourself loss or sadness. This Lunar Phase is NOT about giving in to loss and grief, but rather it is about moving through them to find new ways towards growth and fulfillment.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2015

On Friday night you will want to hit the clubs for sure when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD creates a party atmosphere with upbeat aspects to purposeful Saturn, impulsive Uranus and romantic Neptune.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Valentine's Day on Saturday will be a dream beyond time and space when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes VOID OF COURSE for 26most of the day — causing delays, rescheduling, lost messages and missed opportunities. Remember we always say you should think of ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD as your favorite rock or pop star giving a concert. The VOC MOON is the break between sets. The singer goes back stage for a costume change and psychs themselves up for the next set. Meanwhile, the audience is waiting impatiently out front while video projections and doo-wah girls fill the interlude. That's what a VOID OF COURSE MOON feels like. Nothing much will happen during this VOC period — nothing bad, but nothing good either, just nothing. But on the plus side, a VOC is perfect for meditation, dream-scaping and contacting the spirit world.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2015

On Sunday creativity is enhanced when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms dreamy aspects with intuitive Neptune and spontaneous Uranus.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between February 16 and 22 when we come to the second AQUARIUS NEW MOON in succession which we call the WINTER BLUE MOON and which also just happens to be CHINESE NEW YEAR — YEAR OF THE SHEEP .... More details next time ....

LABRADORITE FOR THE LION HUNT MOON By Our Crystal Meditation Advisor Martin Campbell

IF you are going to meditate using crystals at this Leo Full Moon, moon phase you can be assured that this practice has existed for thousands of years and is still influencing key spiritual teachers around the world now. 

I was surprised, recently, to have found some crystal advice that has come down to us from a 12th Century Christian Nun! 

Hildegard von Bingen was a nun worshipping Christ in part of what is now Germany. She composed the music and lyrics of beautiful hymns which have survived and are still used in convents today. 

In 1994 these were put against modern mood music by Angel Music (Vision The Music of Hildegard Von Bingen) to create a magical, ethereal sound. 

As an example of her crystal advice she advised the following for diamonds:

"...if a man is fanatical and choleric, he should keep this stone always in his mouth and by the power of this stone the evils will be turned away."

In modern day Brazil there is a spiritual teacher, guide and healer called John of God (João de Deus).

He is a follower of Christ but also recognises the power of crystals from surprising personal experience:

"Having been a gem miner, I have learned that in order for a precious stone to show its full beauty, it must first suffer tghe process of refinement, likewise, each child [person], a rare diamond of creation, must be polished in order to realise their full superior destination".

Knowing that I have such powerful voices speaking with me I am proud to offer the following crytsal meditation advice for this moon phase.

The Leo Full Moon is interpreted as the Lion Hunt Moon in the Antinous cycle of the year. The key focus of this period is the determination and courage to handle daunting situations along our physical and spiritual journey. To deal assertively with fear. 

I would recommend that you meditate using the following crystals:

LABRADORITE - These wonderful, irridescent stones (pictured at top of this blog entry) are a particular favourite of mine. Apart from being utterly beautiful they remove fear from this life and past lives. They also help you live your life with creative purpose and strong imagination.

JASPER - There are many different colours of Jasper all of which have differing strengths. Overall though the family of Jasper stones aid self realisation and imparts the determination to do anything you desire. It helps to calm your nerves. Jasper also brings you the courage to deal with problems assertively.

Light and Life,

MARTIN

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THE LEO FULL MOON THE LION HUNT MOON OF ANTINOUS

TONIGHT you get an ego-boost and are ready for your chance to go for the gold — when we come to the lunar phase we call the LION HUNT MOON, the LEO FULL MOON.

It is a reminder that Antinous slew a man-eating lion in Egypt. Antinous peered out into the barren wilderness with all its deep and hidden dangers. He charged forth, his bridle-reins in one hand and an adamantine-tipped lance in the other, and he faced the beast unafraid. For Antinous knew he would triumph over death. The Spirit of the Lion Hunt is the bravery of Antinous the Lion Slayer.

Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Lion Hunt Moon is courage and bravery. It is exemplified by selfless devotion and dogged perseverance.

The image above shows Antinous and his steed attacking the man-eating Marousian lion in the Egyptian desert in the year 130 AD. The Sacred Lion Hunt was immortalized in poetry and in stone, showing Antinous brashly attacking the lion with his adamantine-tipped speer and wounding it ... so that Hadrian had to gallop to his rescue and dispatch the beast.

Hadrian added medallions to the Arch of Constantine showing him and Antinous with feet on the lion's neck and also making sacrifice to the great lion-killer Hercules.

Soon legend would have it that scarlet-red lotus blossoms had sprung forth from the pool of the lion's blood -- which we honor as THE SACRED LOTUS MOON, the Pisces Third Quarter Moon in June.

Within a few short weeks after the Sacred Lion Hunt, Antinous himself would be dead. The Sacred Lion Hunt is the last recorded event in His short life.

The Leo Full Moon in the bold and fiery sign of the Lion is a time to take center stage, stand in the spotlight and play the starring role in the divine drama. Leo is the sign of creative extroversion and action.

Meditations and rituals conducted tonight are best suited for finding courage and determination in daunting situations. Remember always that courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.

The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all. Tonight's rituals and meditations should enable you to traverse the road between who you think you are and who you can be. The key is to set forth on the journey ... with adamantine-tipped spear in hand ... galloping forward.