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On March 29, 2006, we're going to have a New Moon solar eclipse. It will occur at 2:15 a.m., PST at 8 degrees Aries 35 minutes. And it is an eclipse with the power of one hundred times the normal energy, behind it. This is a COSMIC TSUNAMI coming our way. Initiation is being offered to everyone who desires it! Are you prepared? Do you want to take advantage of this cosmic event that happens once only every 247 years? You can be. Read on!

And, if you don't understand the tenets of what an initiation is, read my previous article on it at: http://medicinegarden.com/metaphysics/initiation.html

Luckily, this is a NEW moon eclipse; which takes the lunar power out of the punch compared to a full moon eclipse, which can be a visceral gut-punch. It is certainly better than a full moon. On a new moon, the 'tides' of the blood in the body are at their lowest ebb. Without a lot of excessive water/fluids in the body to put pressure on the sensitive brain, people's emotions aren't going to be quite as trigger-happy as they could be--under normal circumstances. But this eclipse is not a normal at all. And since this eclipse also has Pluto going retrograde the same day at 26 Sagittarius, conjunct our Galactic Center (and Hades opposite that position) matters are definitely spotlighted whether we want them to be or not. This is a super powerful eclipse--not your common, garden variety, at all, because of Pluto's transforming energy, the spiritual messages streaming from our Galactic Center of our spiral-armed galaxy to us, as well as Hades, an transneptune planet, asking us to breakdown on some or all levels, so we can get to our breakthrough. Surely, if there ever was an INITIATION in the wings, it is on this eclipse. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Do NOT waste it!!!

New Moon always signals "new" things. The eclipse is like a Cosmic light switch being thrown on in an area of our lives that needs to be seen and highlighted. Like a flashlight turned on in a dark room, you get to see something or make an awareness that you had not, before. Further, you can lose a friend or ally as the eclipse shows a dark side or a hidden agenda or modus operandi that you were not aware of before. Also, solar eclipses are about outer events in our external world. It could involve people around you who make you react or react.

INITIATION: SEEDS FOR THE NEW YOU

Think of this as seeds that are planted now by you, that will be harvested in 3, 6, 9 and 12th months from the above date. Initiation means seed beginnings. Starting something new, a birthing, so to speak, that carries on into the future. Contrary to public thinking, initiations are not the culmination of things, they are actually the beginning of some new area that you wish to evolve into over time, trial and error. It does not mean you are special or unique at all. Everyone undergoes many, many initiations in their lifetime.

However, with this unique eclipse, it's pretty obvious and is a flag waver in comparison to others with the galactic core shining light through the darkest of our nights. Things might now happen right away, but guaranteed you will see action on your planting March 29, 2006, June 29, 2006, September 29, 2006, December 29, 2006 and March 29, 2007 . This is because as the eclipse begins with a conjunction, then squares, opposes its original aspect, it triggers off energy that is can be catalyzed, and finally, a year later, conjuncts that position once more. For those who are being catalyzed by it, this is going to be an active, dynamic year of change. This is going to herald the Year of the Initiation for those who want to take it. And, as always, it's a free will choice.

This catalyzation process is going to be very obvious; for a solar (sun) eclipse always brings outer events, such as a person, a group, or a body of individuals who make decisions and you are influenced by them. How much you're influenced depends up on how close to the eclipse you have a planet or your ascendant, Midheaven, for example. This is an inner initiation where you are getting 'straight' with you and what you are--and where you are in your life currently--and if you don't like yourself or an attitude, or a certain emotional response (jealousy, envy, competitive, bully, clingy, ect., ect.) that you carry, then you have the astronomical energy abounding around you to help you transform (Pluto) from a weakness into a strength. This is truly a catalytic EVENT and even the Cosmos is jumping in to help you be a better person from the inside out right now. This is such a special gift from the Cosmos to us that it is mind boggling and awe-inspiring.

WHO IS AFFECTED?

This time, it is Aries sun sign people and the opposite sign, Libra sun sign people. Aries people born March 27 through March 31 with March 29th the most affected. They will feel this eclipse the most. Symbolically, this is a seed planting time; new ideas, new ways of thinking, new ways of looking at life, or at a problem and how to solve it, for example. Time for the snake to shed his/her skin and get a new look! Or a new attitude change. Or some kind of "aha" that breaks the chains of darkness with those of us who are affected by this transformative and initiatory eclipse.

By opposite sign, Libra folks, those whose birthday is between September 29th through October 3rd, with special emphasis on October 1st, will feel this eclipse most intensely. For all of you, there are going to be decisions made, because this eclipse is opposite your Sun. The rubber meets the road here, for Aries and Libra people. It is not time to hide, Aries, or drag your fast moving feet. It is time to gallop, like the Ram you are, toward new awareness and opportunities that are coming your way and will be offered to you on a silver platter, no less. If you do act, then the same situation, person or event is going to repeat itself on the above dates, throughout 2006 and 2007; so you might as well bite the bullet and "just do it" and make a final decision and move on.

THE ECLIPSE SPOTLIGHT GRAPPLES WITH FEAR

If we look at the world right now, it's easy to see it is in chaos. Wars abound. Terrorism is always with us. Sadly, the most prevalent emotion is FEAR and is the greatest global factor working to control all of us. If it isn't terrorism, it is the Bird Flu. If we don't get blown up, we'll die in a pan epidemic. Do you see how FEAR is controlling us through the media? Wouldn't it be lovely if the media could start doing some POSITIVE articles and stories on the uplifting elements of human behavior, instead? But, they won't because the world is in a 12 year out-of-control death spiral into destruction on some levels. So, it is up to each of us to have faith and know that the goodness of human beings trumps anything that the media hype is trying to pound into our existence. Creating acts of compassion, kindness and thoughtfulness are always important--but never more than now. Each time you do something from your heart for someone else, it is fighting the darkness of FEAR which has this planet and many of its people, paralyzed. But you don't have to be a prisoner of it at all. Nope. In fact, but kindness, conscious acts of care, nurturing, and giving, is taking this 'war' to a whole new level--the HEART level--where we are all struggling to move into during this 12 years of what the Mayans call the 'end of time.' And if we are successful, we can unroll the Cosmic Carpet of a thousand years of peace to our beautiful planet. THAT is worth working toward, I feel--but it takes each individual being responsible and conscious of their acts/reactions, to do this.

And, the good news is the Cosmos is aiding and abetting our getting a planet of Peace, not War. How? Why, by setting up such spectacular Cosmic events like this one!! A new moon eclipse with Pluto going retrograde conjunct the Galactic Center. WOW! Talk about a big prezzie coming your way! I sincerely hope everyone takes advantage of this incredible offering. Read on and I'll tell you how to do just that.

ARIES AND LIBRA FOCUS

Aries people involved will find the spotlight on them and new ideas, support, paths and choices are going to open up for them, too. They will see both sides of the coin, and be aware of the other party's intentions. By knowing that, they can make decisions, which definitely are on the plate right now. Aries people will find this a highly active time and they they are adaptable to change, so they'll be very affected by this eclipse which is a door that can open and they can walk through, if they choose.

Because it is an eclipse and the Moon is involved, this gives us pause to look at ourselves in a emotional sense. Just how are we doing as a human being? Are we being too harsh with ourselves? With others? Probably the most important essence of the Moon is PROJECTIONS. Are you projecting your stuff on others unfairly? Stop and look at this, because you're probably doing it because you feel threatened or on the defense with this person, place, group or thing. When we project, this muddles the air and its not the truth--not for you, and not for the other party, either. A projection is what we, personally and subconsciously, don't want to own because it's our Shadow or "bad stuff" that we don't like (or are afraid of), within ourselves. Projection is an easy answer (it's her or his fault, not yours.....something did something to you...you didn't have any energy or play in this scenario....kind of thinking....which is not correct.) Any time we aim a projection out at another, we are harming ourselves and them. This is not healthy.

So, this eclipse will give us all pause to look closely at ourselves. What are we putting "out there" and how is being received by others? Sometimes, we just have to stand naked and vulnerable and state our truth and know that this is enough. You don't need to defend yourself, for the truth of the situation will out. Of course, just because you speak your truth doesn't mean the other party is going to agree or buy it, so just be aware that this might not be a touchy-feely happy conclusion to whatever is going on in your life right now.

Still, telling the truth and owning up to and identifying our projections is the BEST thing we can do in the next week leading up to this energy. This may well be a highly emotional day; much more so than usual. Pluto, the god of Transformation, will be very active. There may be, unfortunately, more terrorist acts than we'd want to see. More family blowups, arguments, and dark, hidden skeletons from the family's closet coming out to haunt everyone. The key here is, Aries and Libra get to face the music, listen and hear what people are saying--and then run it through your own screens to sift what you can that is positive and healthy first, for you....and secondly for the other party or people/thing/situation involved. If you do get involved in some intense situation or event, use it as a catalyst (Pluto energy) to learn positively from it.

Aries, if you are going to be with family members around this time; be on guard about this possibility and go into the picnic with the attitude of being gracious, forgiving, and that venting can be healing. Take the emotional high road should a family member, friend, coworker, become nasty, belligerent, angry or snotty. They are in pain. Try to rise above your own flash points and triggers, and know that they are needing help...especially your compassion, understanding and love. It will be a real test of you as a person; but knowing that the eclipse, like a light being snapped "on" in a dark room, something out of the darkness is going to raise its head and everyone is going to see it. It is HOW we deal with things at that time, that count. And forewarned is forearmed. And since this is an obvious initiation, then be far more aware than usual and do the right thing. You will be judged on it. Just know that others are watching from the other dimensions hoping that you will rise to the occasion and come from your heart (compassion) and not your root chakra (knee jerk, selfish actions).

PLUTO RETROGRADE--A Time To Absorb And Become

Pluto goes retrograde on March 29th, too. Right now, it is joined with the Galactic Center, the light and heart of the galaxy that Earth is a part of. Pluto is about stripping away all that is unneeded (although we may think we need lots of things, we don't) and touching a person's soul. There is still plenty of eclipse "wash" energy from this duo as they work together out in the Cosmos. Normally, a new moon eclipse is short on emotional blow ups, drama and that sort of thing. But with Pluto there, the master of emphasis, embellishment, drama kings/queens, you may not get off so lucky. Aries people are at their best when they try to strike a balance; so just be aware of this 'other' cosmic event being around as the eclipse take place.

SHADOW OF THE ECLIPSE COMING SHORTLY

Eclipses begin to be felt seven days before; and that means from March 22nd onward, you may feel the changes and demands that you become flexible, starting to infiltrate your daily world. This is what we call the 'shadow period' when the energy is building toward release, which would be the day of the eclipse. Sensitive people will definitely feel it--no doubt. And even people who usually aren't as 'aware' will feel the currents of energies, like waves emanating from the Galactic Center, this time around. Just remain adaptable, open to your intuition on how to best work with this incredible initiatory energy, and you'll get through this just fine.

HOW DOES THIS ECLIPSE AFFECT YOU?

HOW this eclipse affects these people is entirely dependent upon what HOUSE the eclipse falls in, what PLANET it affects either by conjunction or opposition, as well as the other ASPECTS to that planet, to either modify or intensify this eclipse.

This requires a professional astrologer to look at your chart to tell you the possibilities. You can engaged the services of the medicinegarden.com's professional astrologer and find out. Our own Rosemarie Brown is a natal counselor. Just contact her at: starrose@sedona.net Her website is: http://www.rosemariebrown.com

ASCENDANT OR MIDHEAVEN INVOLVED?

If you have an Ascendant (rising sign) anywhere from 6 to 10 degrees, with 8 degrees the most affected or your Midheaven (10th house cusp), then you are going to be directly affected by this eclipse. How?

If the eclipse highlights your ascendant, expect a person or several people within your circle of friends and acquaintances, to get in touch with you. It might be by phone, email, a letter, or they may be coming to visit you. Since this is early Spring, "new seeds" are highlighted. The Spring Equinox is March 21st, and this energy is supporting the eclipse, too. The bottom line is that new seeds can be planted within you, sprout and grow. This is such a fertile time for our soul and our journey here on this Earth. It is a rare offering and I hope many take advantage of this wondrous cosmic activity being sprinkled over us like magical fairy dust from our Godmother in the Sky.

If the eclipse is conjunct your Midheaven, then you can expect to have ideas or have contacts with people that you work with or for. It may be that you're going to a business dinner; with your boss or someone from work. Pay attention if this is so, because some very good long-term things can come out of it for you and your career.

Remember: whatever happens this coming week (usually the seven days leading up to the Eclipse are the most active and things are happening, so pay attention....) of March 22nd, and be prepared for CHANGE and perhaps, if you're prepared, a BREAKTHROUGH of incredible awareness and proportion. Just remember, this is good in the long run, although for some of us, it might not seem to be right now as we enter the "shadow" of the pre-eclipse time.

USING THE Vesica Piscis SYMBOL TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR INITIATION!

I believe we live in one of the most important times in the last 247 years (the last time Pluto conjuncted the GC/Galaxy Center). It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and we were lucky enough to program a lifetime for right now to take advantage of this mass spiritual initiation that is here, for all of us--if we want to grab for the brass ring and go for it. Here's HOW you can go for it.

I wrote probably one of the most important articles in my life in February/2006. Here is part of it. The part about how to USE the Vesica Piscis double circle and 'eye' so that you can INCREASE your chances of using this coming initiatory energy that will stream like light from the heart of God/Great Spirit (or whomever you believe in) toward US. This is an incredible GIFT coming our way. Here's how I am going to be preparing to absorb as much of it as I can--and maybe this way and 'tool' may resonate deeply within you to try it out, too. For the complete article please read my article Preparing for the Global Shift

USING SOME STRING...

Sometimes, people like to make things complex when simple will do. And this is basic and simple and anyone can do it. All you need is a ball of red yarn (or your favorite color). Or, just plain string. I prefer yarn because it is easier to handle and has some weight to it. But, if you're on a tight budget, some plain old white string from any store will do. You need to cut two sixteen feet (16') lengths of yarn/string. The reason is that each string is going to make one circle large enough for you to stand within. And you need two strings to make two circles that will overlap one another.

I know you probably think this sounds crazy but before you make a judgment, test it out. Science was built upon trying something and then repeating the experiment. And if you want to prove this doesn't work, you need to try it to do that.

MAKING TWO INTERLOCKING CIRCLES OUT OF STRING

I would try this inside a house or structure rather than out in Nature (although if you don't have enough room inside, go out to your lawn, instead). Take one piece of red yarn and create a circle out of it, making sure the ends are touching and connecting.

Next, take the second string and create a second circle. But this time, make sure that half (or less) of the second circle overlaps the first circle. There should be a 'fish' or 'eye' that is created as this yarn intersects one another. Congratulations! You have just created the Vesica Piscis symbol!

TESTING THE Vesica Piscis

There are some rules to the road in utilizing the Vesica Piscis (VP). First, step into one of the outer circles (either side) of the double circle, but not into the 'fish' or 'eye' area. When you get into the single circle area, ground yourself (see silver tree roots gently twining around your ankles and the tip of the root going down through each of your feet and several hundred feed down into Mother Earth), close your eyes and bend your knees slightly (we call this 'soft knees'). Take two or three deep breaths down into your abdomen and out your mouth. Stand there for a minute or two and see what happens.

Next, open your eyes and step OUT of the single circle. Go to either end of the 'lens/eye/fish' and step into it. Close your eyes, soften your knees, take a couple of nice, deep breaths. Then, see what happens.

Many people experience many sensations in the eye . You can suddenly be pulled forward until you feel like you're going to tip over your toes and fall. Or, you can feel pulled backward to the point where you think you're going to fall over. Or, you may feel a strong pull from your left or right shoulder. It may seem that you're doing what I call, 'adjusting' by moving one way or another. This adjustment is about getting your aura or energy field, back into balance and harmony. Once that is accomplished in the eye, you then can experience an incredible amount of things.

Some people see a color or two. Others see a person, sometimes, their Master or spirit guide or a loved one that has passed over. Or, some will hear music, or their hearing will be sharpened and accentuated. Words, sentences or instructions may be given. Other times, places, incarnations or your home planet may be shown to you. No two people will ever have the same experience because they are uniquely different.

What is the point of working in the eye of the VP? This is a way to access our own integration process, clean out our dirty laundry within us (our wounds/negative emotions, ect.), and heal yourself. When you sit and meditate in the eye, this is one of the most profound experiences you can have.

The VP is about healing. And opening up. Don't be surprised if your heart chakra flies open and you feel tremendous love pouring down through you. As you are filled up with this love from the Universe, you, in turn, can give to others. It is a win-win situation.

THE ECLIPSE AND THE Vesica Piscis SYMBOL--Getting the most out of this initiation energy coming our way....

Depending upon what time zone you are in around the world, the energy will be coming to you and available at THAT TIME. So, check the day and time for where you live. When you know that info, then create your double circle and SIT or LIE DOWN in the 'eye' where the circles overlap one another. Make your 'eye' large enough for your entire body to be in it if you're lying down. If you're sitting up, cross legged or sitting in a chair in the 'eye' you need less room available. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, relax and open/visualize your heart and the golden/white light of the Galaxy Center streaming from it's throbbing core, through space, to you and coming down through the top of your head (crown chakra) and then filling your heart. Watch what happens next--it's going to be powerful, beautiful, healing and spiritually uplifting. You will receive your INITIATION.

If you have a meditation technique, then use that. But please, before you do, be sure to GROUND yourself because this energy streaming from the core of our beautiful white/gold spiral armed galaxy packs a punch and you want to be able to receive what you can from it and 'ground' the rest through you, down through your body, into your legs and feet and back into Mother Earth so that she, too, receives the gift from you, as well. Otherwise, if you try to sit the Vesica Piscis without grounding, you will be so dizzy and spacey and spaced out for hours afterward it will probably take a good night's sleep to readjust from the energy that coursed through you.

HELP TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF THE NEW MOON ECLIPSE

We do not go through life alone, although I know, many times, it sure feels that way. If you could realize that Great Spirit is always with you, and that you have an army of guides (guardian angels to some) that are there, too, you aren't alone. There are many 'tools' out there to help increase your evolutionary rate and to take advantage of such a special release of energy that is coming our way shortly.

I don't believe we have to SUFFER (at all) through a retrograde or direct period or in this case an eclipse. The people below are, in my opinion, the best in their particular business and are skillful catalysts to help people to help themselves. Check out this group and choose which tools resonate most strongly with you and contact them. You won't be sorry you did! And, with this March 29, 2006 eclipse coming up, this is an OPPORTUNITY to off load our wounds, get in touch with what is strong or weak within us--and fix it. So, this is a fix-it-up time. Take advantage of this enlightening period of time!

ASTROLOGICAL COUNSELORS:

You can engaged the services of the medicinegarden.com's professional astrologer and find out. Our own Rosemarie Brown is a natal counselor. Just contact her at: starrose@sedona.net

If you are wanting to move and aren't sure where or you have a place in mind, but aren't sure if it's "right" for you, Gail and Michael have locale information available. If health is your consideration, both are trained medical astrologers. To contact them: Gail Carswell at rockdoc@mindspring.com or Michael Foltz at solardoc@mindspring.com. Better yet, visit their website: http://www.owlswebnest.com, for more information on all the services they provide.

I'm sure one of these three professionals will be able to shed considerable light in what is going on in your life and the many choices you have available to you to institute and use.

UN-CONFUSE YOURSELF:

NEED A "Coach", some serious therapy that gets to the "heart" of your angst or what you're wrestling with? We recommend Rosemarie Brown. Please contact her at: http://www.rosemariebrown.com or by email at: starrose@sedona.net

VOICE ANALYSIS--THE MISSING NOTE:

I've had my voice analyzed by Ani Williams and I can tell you from personal experience that we all have a "missing note" in our life. So what? Well, consider this. Without this missing note back in our life, we aren't working off of 8 cylinders. We're working on 6--or less! Please go to Ani's website for more information. This is a life-changing "tool" that you should include in your personal transformation kit. http://www.aniwilliams.com or contact her via email at: songaia@earthlink.net

SPIRITUAL UPKEEP RENOVATION: NEED A SHAMAN?

Gail Carswell, Michael Foltz, Grace Verte (grace@graceverte.com) and Rosemarie Brown are all trained shamanic facilitators who can help you through your spiritual transformation. For more information on Soul Recovery and Extraction, go to: http://www.medicinegarden.com/SRE/SREchapter.html and then contact one of them for further help!

FOR CARE OF BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT: HOMEOPATHY

Our favorite classically trained homeopath is Yolande Grill of Cave Creek, Arizona. She does long-distance case taking by phone and I consider her one of the best we've got in the USA. So, don't delay! She is also a shamanic facilitator, as well. Get a hold of Yolande at: y.grill@att.net