MARCH THEME: COMING CLEAN

I've been knocking around the New Age for a long time. In the 1980s, we ran with the wolves and got embraced by the light. Sweat lodges and firewalks were commonplace events. For many, however, this exploration didn't go deep enough. When I studied energy healing and Goddess symbology with Rosalyn Bruyere at the Healing Light Center in Glendale, she spoke of "whipped cream on bullshit." This was her tongue-in-cheek reference to those who talk a good game, spreading light, when beneath the sweet surface lurks something, well, a bit darker.

Many of us have had trouble accessing the Divine aspect of ourselves. Now, it's time to release that old pain of separation and step forward as conscious co-creators of our lives. Metaphysical ideas are suddenly going mainstream. Witness Oprah's recent series of shows featuring leading edge thinkers from "The Secret." People like Rev. Michael Beckwith of Agape Spiritual Center offered simple but profound concepts like "Nothing new can come into your life till you feel grateful for what you have," and "True forgiveness is saying thank you for giving me this experience, so I can learn from it and move ahead." Oprah's listeners hung on every word. The ideas sprouted in fertile minds, took root and blossomed.

An enormous influx of Divine Light is awakening these formerly dormant seeds in humanity's collective consciousness. The Mayan Calendar reminds us that between now and 2012, we are reaching the climax of our evolutionary potential. A purification process is happening as the Sacred Feminine rises from her ancient burial ground, shakes off the encrusted earth and assumes her rightful place beside the Masculine. And, 2007, year of Mayan creator god/goddess Quetzalcoatl, is a particularly auspicious moment in Earth's evolution. It's an unparalleled chance to manifest whatever we're thinking (or more importantly, feeling) more rapidly than ever before. This means giving birth to either our dreams OR nightmares.

So, let's first go deep inside and clear out whatever has held us back, identify our soul's wish list and make it happen. We're now in Pisces' shapeshifting dimension, where mystical, creative powers lie. Pisces is the dark, watery realm in which boundaries blur and we feel our connection with all that is. Compassion, confusion, ecstasy, delusion--all are part of Pisces' package. In March there are two eclipses that promise high surf on the Piscean ocean. First, a lunar eclipse in Virgo opposes electric Uranus in Pisces on March 3rd and awakens us to the bigger picture, as mundane life is turned inside out in some way and our oneness with humanity is revealed. Pay close attention to any dreams or revelations that come to you around that time.

Then, on March 18 a solar eclipse in Pisces squares transformative Pluto in Sagittarius. This momentous event falls just two days before the Sun's annual leap into pioneering Aries on March 20th. Thus, it's a symbolic death paving the way for a fresh new beginning at the Spring Equinox. That's a lot of potent energy to help us clear out the you-know-what and come clean.

This New Moon at the tail end of the last sign of the zodiac symbolizes the release of ancient wounds. Watch the world stage for symbolic events, which often occur when a solar eclipse makes a hard angle to an outer planet. In April of 2005, for instance, when a solar eclipse squared Saturn (authority figures), the Pope's death foreshadowed the decline of outmoded religious belief systems. Similarly, the March 18 eclipse may coincide with the downfall or death of an oppressive (Pluto) regime or individual. Something may come to an end in your own life, as well. It's wise to embrace the portal of change offered by such an eclipse, even if it means descending to Pluto's dark realm. In fact, let's purposely do so. Protective Jupiter holds a favorable trine to stabilizing Saturn all month, acting as a safety net to ensure we won't fall.

This New Moon ritual can purge us of whatever has been holding us back, and uncover our true treasure-or at least accelerate the process. So, join me at 7:42 p.m. (Pacific time) on Sunday, March 18 in the following rite: Find a dark, quiet place where you won't be disturbed. Burn some sage or incense to create sacred space, and play some soothing music if you like. You may want to imagine yourself, as shamans often do, in the dark hollow of a tree. Invoke the God/Goddess that dwells in nature. Place your hands on your chest and breathe deeply through your heart. Picture someone you love, to help open your heart. Then, dive deeply into the Underworld of your emotions, and ask your intuition to reveal what's buried there. You may encounter "demons," perhaps in the form of old rage or grief. Breathe into these feelings, and allow any cleansing tears to flow. Someone-maybe you-may need to be forgiven. Take your time with this. Then lift the wound into your mind's eye, where you can see it clearly, and let it be transmuted by the light. Imagine the sun's rays penetrating and healing it. Watch it transform into a multi-faceted gem, your inner treasure. Feel yourself at one with the Divine. The past is healed, the future is wide open. When you feel ready, light a candle and thank the Divine Father/Mother for what you have received. You are now ready to begin anew with the Spring Equinox, the astrological new year! .

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