2012 Leo Full Moon

by Anna Chapman

Full Moon
19 Leo
February 7, 2012 2:54 pm EST/11:54 am PST

“Humanity is a species endangered by its beliefs, and most of all, its religious illusion of superiority. To go beyond history is not solely a human prerogative, for the path ahead is not ours alone, but the way of all sentient beings.”
—John Lash www.metahistory.org

Some people say (those living in regions near Timbavati, Africa) that the white lion is sacred and are ‘enlightenment bearers’. Credo Mutwa, well known Zulu/Bushman shaman, is one who would support this statement. His view points are presented in Linda Tucker’s wonderful 10 year study of the white lion and African shamanism, The Mystery of the White Lions. It is a great source of information that indicates our connection to these big cats that reaches far back into human history; that in fact they were present on this planet to assist humans in understanding the interspecies bond, a vital integration of knowledge that took place which saw humans become predators rather than prey.

Those who are recipients of the Great Memory, what shamans speak of as access to knowledge that includes the origins of humanity, say that lions came from the constellation Leo. The belief in cosmic origins permeates many of the stories told by African shamans for many centuries. The recent reintroduction of white lions into the wild (The first were released in 2003 but on a protected preserve. Otherwise white lions are hunted to extinction.) is thought to be a sign that we are about to return balance to the original interspecies bond—we only take what we need from nature.

This Full Moon in Leo is a reminder of the relationship we experience between the rational and the instinctive, between self will and will for the highest good, between service to the aspect of self which is of the earth and that which is of the cosmos. Essentially we are all of that and not in two separate packages but one with the innate understanding of what is for our highest good. If we stand upon the Sun and look across to the Moon we see compassion, generosity and the innate sense of self in relation to planetary order. It is what indigenous peoples have known for centuries. If we stand upon the Moon and look to the Sun we see rationale, cool logic and great vision that guides us to a new level of awareness particularly as Mercury is in exact conjunction with the Sun providing crystal mental clarity to expanded vision. Together is a blend of energy that supports the evolution of our primal instinctive nature. Wiser, and guided by the compassion to divide and share, we devise ways of providing much for many from the abundant resources we have here.

Connecting with the deep love we have for all life becomes a prerequisite for existence. Power to empower rather than disempower is a new focus and as such our whole perception of money and consumerism takes a 180 degree turn. Does all of that seem a little idealistic? It is not beyond the scope of these two fixed signs both determined and willful, courageous and daring. Taking on a cause no matter the odds can be a characteristic of both Leo and Aquarius. They may accomplish their tasks in different ways but in the end no one goes without. And there is nothing wrong with idealism!

This Full Moon should provide us with the strength and bravado to leap buildings in a single bound while encouraging others to rise up and express their true nature. It does the heart good to feel the energy that this Full Moon creates!

The fact that Neptune moved into Pisces on February 3^rd in aspect to Venus at 29 degrees Pisces is monumental support for the transcendence of consciousness that is taking place in lightning quick flashes across the planet. And talk about idealism. What was here today, in terms of outdated thought patterns may surely be gone tomorrow and this we count upon. The dissolution of societal territories and the belief that everything is possible are aspects well within the limitless waters of Neptune where the all defining concept is love. Venus at 29 degrees Pisces is a moment of sublime gratitude for the realization of desires, knowing the beloved, hearing Beethoven’s 9^th, seeing Monet’s Water Lilies or feeling the interconnection of all things in the vast interplay of components that is this reality. And then the brilliant knowing that may follow that as I hear it, see it or sense that, it is all me and the blissful familiarity of recognizing all of it as my self.

Although Neptune is often defined as nebulous and difficult to understand, it is only that words fall short of describing the nature of this planet; like the challenge of expressing the realization of self, when that is the end result of everything else falling away, then you are left with nothing to say. It is a knowing beyond all that we experience here, the illusion that this is us. When we transcend that field everything becomes available. Our folly is fear of this unknown and the reluctance to ‘let go’ of established parameters. Fear results in avoidance of what is not known.

As Neptune resides in its own sign this time round we are well prepared to take the chance that in the apparent darkness is the brightest light. We no longer make judgments, desire to control anything or be attached to our opinions in a way that creates resistance rather than flow. We will not dissolve. We will not lose our selves in depravity or insanity or to the clutches of various dis-eases of the physical form when we trust in the timeless, changeless self. In this everything is perfect.

Saturn moving into retrograde in exact aspect to Venus, both at 29 degrees on the 7^th holds us steady upon our course—a reprieve. In case we have not already carefully examined the nature of our relationships we have another opportunity, one for which we should be quite grateful. Saturn moving into Scorpio late in June could portent serious business. Whatever tendencies we have, either as individuals or as a community that deny us access to a heightened awareness will be routed out and severed from their lodging places. Deception may be an aspect of Scorpio but so is a persistent desire to uncover whatever lies beneath the surface and eludes most—a gift of the water signs, discovery of what lies in the depths of the unknown.

The Sabian symbol for this Full Moon is a “houseboat party” simple but profound. The element of water figures prominently in this image as the support for a community of celebrators who we might imagine are ‘enjoying freedom from structured social behavior’ and reveling in a connection to something greater than them selves; knowing that within the self is all that is needed to successfully navigate the deepest waters. The opposite symbol for the Sun is a “forest fire being subdued by water, chemicals and sheer muscular energy.” From joy upon the waters to great effort to stop the fire. In the end being certain that all the resources required to prevent any form of disaster is at the disposal of those who know that to be true. We see that trusting in both symbols is a part of our experience here. As we progress through this year trust will be a powerful ally in traversing whatever may arise. In this chart, the planet of faith and trust Jupiter, snuggles up to the Black Moon Lilith both in Taurus.

As we continue to work on issues of self worth and security the BML plays a dual function that might look or feel like ruthless compassion; ruthless in the persistent reminder to exorcise all that is worthless and does not serve the higher self and compassion which comes from the deep pool of unconditional love that is as prevalent as the waters that flow so easily everywhere upon this planet. Just a beautiful face to look at? I think not. This Full Moon is a strong and determined force in our evolutionary journey which, as we know has accelerated enormously in a brief span of time. We shift and leap and transform in ways that are not always immediately apparent. But just as there has been a great deal hidden from us that has not served our highest good there is also an equal ‘amount’ hidden from us that does serve our highest good. The way to see both—just open our eyes! Have a revelatory two weeks, until the New Moon.

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Anna does intuitive consulting offering deep insight for personal growth. Available in person in the Santa Barbara CA area she also has clients throughout the United States and Canada. In Santa Barbara call 805 904-5433 for personal appointments or to arrange a phone or skype session. Anna works with a direct connection to source in order to assist her clients, both human and animal to achieve clarity and peace of mind.

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