STONES FOR A TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART By Our Crystal Meditation Advisor Martin Campbell

THE lyrics of Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" focus on a relationship and turning at around when one partner is feeling vulnerable. All relationships need diplomacy and an amicable balance. It is not necessarily easy to achieve. 

I am advised by our astrology expert Hernestus that this Libra Full Moon of diplomacy and balance is also a total eclipse of the moon which will be visible from Western North America all across the Pacific to New Zealand, Australia and parts of Asia ... A moon where the ability to communicate clearly will be enhanced. 

A moment to eclipse past woes and use balanced, tactful communication to resolve problems - especially within relationships. I, therefore, recommend that you meditate during this moon using the following crystals.

Amethyst - One of my regular recommendations - a beautiful multi-purpose crystal or gemstone. As you relax after an internal battle with your emotions you will want a feeling of resolution. Among many other attributes Amethyst can help you get rid of negative energy and thoughts. It can also help you transition to a new state of being. 

Iron Pyrite - These metallic crystals can help you to see behind the facades that people put up in relationships to hide their true feelings. It also helps you to use diplomacy and tact to achieve a positive outcome.

Snow Quartz - These lovely, milky stones help to enhance tact and diplomacy - to think before you speak.

Love and Light

MARTIN

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THE LIBRA FULL MOON THE ANTINOUS ORATOR MOON

TONIGHT's Libra Full Moon is the ORATOR MOON of diplomacy and balanced thinking in Antinous Moon Magic.

This is the perfect time for fulfilling dreams of finding just the right partner, the person who balances out your needs and desires perfectly. 

But remember that diplomacy is the key.

Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. 

The Spirit of the Orator Moon is the embodiment of articulate expression in all forms and in all media, whether spoken, written or visual. 

We borrow the image of the Roman orator ... a person skilled in the fine art (for it is an art) of using gesture, vocal inflection, intonation, precise enunciation, skillful selection of terms and every other skill at their disposal to convey thought in a persuasive manner.

When you are at a loss for words, the Orator Spirit enters your mind and gives you the words you need.

This is the Spirit of persuasion and conviction. It is the Spirit of teaching and elucidating, of getting an important point across to others.

The Libra Full Moon is the moon of balancing out extremes, diplomacy, fairness, justice.

Meditations and rituals carried out tonight are best suited for finding areas in your life which are out of balance. Perhaps you have allowed yourself to become a "doormat" for others, or you relinquish authority over yourself to others needlessly. 

Or perhaps you are domineering and insensitive to the needs of others. 

Because Libra involves interpersonal relationships, you may find that it is time to end a relationship which has outlived its purpose and which you have become stuck in solely out of a misplaced sense of loyalty or politeness ... or simply out of habit. 

The Orator Moon offers you a way to negotiate an end to the relationship ... politely yet definitively ... for the benefit of both sides.

HAPPY EQUINOX 2016! WE HONOR ANTINOUS AS MARS

IT's the Equinox! Overnight Saturday/Sunday energy levels get a boost when the Sun enters Aries for the Equinox. 

This is the first day of Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere and first day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. 

For Antinous the Gay God all moments in time are NOW and all points in space are HERE ... and so he sees us all HERE and NOW.

The March Equinox is the start of the astrological new year. 

The astrological year 2016 IS RULED BY MARS. To give you a preview, World War II broke out in another "Year of Mars" ... 1939. 

That means the coming 12 months will be dominated by anger, conflict and authoritarian tyrants. Mars energies are always tricky and potentially dangerous. 

But Mars is also a powerful protector of the weak. These energies can empower you to stand up to defend justice and freedom. 

ASTRO FORECAST MARCH 17 — 27, 2016

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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MARCH 17 to 27, 2016

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THURSDAY-FRIDAY MARCH 17-18, 2016

The latter half of this week is dominated by two powerful configurations. First, the good news: Lucky Jupiter and career-minded Pluto form a trine aspect which is highly conducive for prosperity ... ordinarily. Now the not-so-good news: You may feel paralyzed between optimism and pessimism when Jupiter forms a 90-degree square angle aspect to Saturn which dominates the second half of the week. This is a textbook case of finding fortune in misfortune. You may find that a project you have been counting on to succeed suddenly backfires ... but that this apparent "failure" turns out to be a blessing in disguise. Jupiter-square-Saturn also often suggests that you yourself become the blessing in disguise for other people. While expecting good fortune for yourself, you suddenly find yourself in the position of helping others ... which is a blessing-in-disguise for you yourself.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY MARCH 19-20, 2016

This weekend energy levels get a boost when the Sun enters Aries for the Equinox ... first day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and first day of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. The Equinox is the start of the astrological new year. This is the first day of Spring for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of Autumn for our brothers in the Southern Hemisphere. Either way, this EQUINOX is the traditional starting gun for new starts and new projects. This is also one of the most romantic weekends of the year because love goddess Venus and emotionally deep Neptune align in conjunction in dreamy Pisces. Passion and compassion are the bywords — but watch out for over-indulgence in Neptunian party drugs and alcohol.

MONDAY-TUESDAY MARCH 21-22, 2016

Overnight Monday/Tuesday Mercury leaves dreamy Pisces and soars into fiery Aries until April 6th when it enters placid Taurus. As Mercury transitions from peaceful Pisces to bold and brash Aries, our minds and our words will get less poetic and more action-oriented. Aries is a Fire sign known for being impulsive, so be careful what you say! Comments might come out of your mouth before they're fully formed, giving them a tinge of sarcasm or even an edge of insult — whether you intend them to or not. And even if we think we know the full impact of our words, there's the danger that we haven't thought far enough ahead about the effect they'll have on those we care about.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 23, 2016

On Wednesday Mercury aligns with the Sun and the Moon even as Jupiter and Saturn turn up the volume by being in a tight, 90-degree square aspect which heightens oratory skills. We come to the "Pink Moon" (or "Blood Moon") &mdash a spectacular Lunar Eclipse which will be visible from North America across the Pacific to New Zealand and Australia as well as parts of Asia ... With the Sun in Aries and the Moon in Libra, this is the Libra Full Moon ... Libra Full Moon ... the lunar cycle we call the ORATOR MOON of diplomacy and balanced thinking. This is the perfect time for fulfilling dreams of finding just the right partner, the person who balances out your needs and desires perfectly. But remember that diplomacy is the key. Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Orator Moon is the embodiment of articulate expression in all forms and in all media, whether spoken, written or visual.

THURSDAY MARCH 24, 2016

Thursday is the perfect day for a job interview or for a presentation of a special project. Mercury is in a good trine aspect to Mars to help you get your point across articulately and strongly to others.

FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2016

On Friday night, date night, your heartstrings will throb when Venus is in opposition to exaggeration-prone Jupiter even as both are in a right-angle square aspect with stern Saturn. That is a recipe for a one-night fling which you will long remember. But there is more ... when Saturn the ringed planet shifts into reverse gear to go Retrograde or "backwards" as seen from Earth. As Saturn retraces its steps over the next five months, we will all revisit issues and problems in our lives which need to be remedied before we move on. From now until August 13th, when Saturn goes Direct or "forwards" again, you can expect to have Saturn, the school teacher of the Zodiac, to force you to sit down and complete your homework before moving forward to the next class.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY MARCH 26/27, 2016

In ancient times Antinous was famous for love spells and you can see for yourself this weeken the Sun forms a hot trine aspect with Mars and when love goddess Venus is in a sexy sextile aspect with darkly magical Pluto. Venus sextile Pluto gives you the ability to cast a really powerful kind of love spell on others. We all know that love spells can go any which way. They can bind two people’s affections together in ways that are movingly romantic and passionate or dangerously unbalanced and obsessive. Pluto tends to manifest in extremes, so with this planet in aspect to Venus, your planet of romance, love affairs tend to swing from one end of the emotional spectrum to the next. You'll often find yourself on the receiving end of some obsessively intense attractions but you’re certainly prone to experiencing all-consuming feelings of attraction toward the object of your desire. Go ahead, give it love a chance.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between March 27 April 3 when we come to the Capricorn Third Quarter Moon which, in Antinous Moon Magic, we call the HADRIAN'S WALL MOON of stubborn intransigence and immovable barriers. Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Hadrian's Wall Lunar Phase is the embodiment of hindrances and blockages. It represents the barriers that stand in your way. It is all barriers and obstacles to progress. Meditations and rituals conducted on this night are best suited for focusing on blockages in your life, situations and issues which prevent you from moving forward. These can be manifested by persons or situations around you. But most often, we find during meditations on this night that we have erected prison walls around ourselves, we are blocking ourselves from the freedom we so earnestly desire. This Lunar Phase is saying it is time to break out! .... More details next time ....

ANTINOUS THE LIVING ZODIAC

PREPARATIONS are being made for Equinox rites at the TEMPLO DE ANTINOO in Mexico City by our sister organization Epithimia, Antinoo México. 

This painting shared by Carlos Oseguera Loranca of Antinous as the living Zodiac is nearly finished. 

It depicts Antinous as the ages-old symbolic representation of the astrological associations with the physical body ... from Aries at the crown of the head to Pisces at the toes.

Traditionally, the 12 Zodiac signs are said to represent 12 body parts, from the head down. It is referred to as Zodiac Man, or Astrological Man, and it is a very common motif in illustrations and art of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

In this painting, a light descends from the sky as rainbow from the constellation of Antinous, represented by a trans star. The God of Diversity enacts love for lesbian, gay, transsexual, transgender and intersex. 

From all the constellations Antinous blesses marriage equality and proclaims: Long live diversity! Happy Equinox Pride March 2016 Ecatepec!

Epithimia, Antinoo México.

Descripción del cartelcompartida por Carlos Oseguera Loranca. Una luz desciende del cielo en forma de arcoiris desde la constelación de Antínoo, representada por una estrella trans. El Dios de la Diversidad decreta el amor para lesbianas, homosexuales, travestis, transexuales, transgéneros e intersexuales.

Desde todas las constelaciones bendice el matrimonio igualitario y lo proclama:

¡Viva la Diversidad!

¡Feliz Marcha del Orgullo Ecatepec 2016!

Os preparativos estão sendo feitos para os ritos Equinox por nossa organização irmã epithimia , Antinoo México . Esta pintura de Antinous compartilhada por Carlos Oseguera Loranca como o zodíaco vivendo está quase concluído . Uma luz desce do céu como arco-íris da constelação de Antinous , representada por uma estrela trans . O Deus da Diversidade decreta amor de lésbicas, gays , transexuais , transgêneros e intersexuais . De todas as constelações Antinous abençoa a igualdade no casamento e proclama : Diversidade Viva ! Orgulho feliz Equinox março 2016 Ecatepec !

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.