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As I sit here this morning looking at the ephemeris and my birth chart, I see once again how my life plays out in the current planetary alignments. 

I had a second opinion yesterday concerning a problem I have with my right foot.  Mercury retrograde is the time to re-evaluate your circumstances and as Mercury retrogrades through my 12th house, the house that governs the feet, walking comfortably is my greatest concern for the year ahead.  I have been dealing with Plantar Fasciitis for the past 18 months. I have worn the best shoes, had cortisone shots, used a night splint, celebrex , and had a cast last year through the Holidays…all with no results.  As Mercury began it’s retrograde through my 12th house, my husband began telling me I needed to go back to the podiatrist.  I decided to see someone new and our visit went well yesterday.  She seems to think I would be a good candidate for a non invasive procedure called ESWT (Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy). 

Yesterdays appointment found the Sun, Mercury, and Saturn in my 12th house.  The moon was in my 6th house of heath, Venus was in my 11th house of associations, and I did like the new podiatrist.  Mars is in my 1st house and I am determined to get this problem resolved. 

What about all of this in relation to my sun in Cancer?  With so many planets transiting Leo, money was also the topic of conversation as I was informed that many insurance companies do not cover the procedure.  The podiatrist said she would cut her fee by more than half and I could make payments.  She also said that the company that provides the equipment would also wave the fee if we can’t get our insurance to pay.  However, I would have to pay the hospital and the anesthesiologist. 

The podiatrist also gave me a list of dates that I could have this done.  I figured August 3rd would work out best for several reasons, although we haven’t scheduled anything until we hear about the insurance.  When looking at the ephemeris for that day, the Sun, Mercury, Venus will be in my 12th house.  Saturn will be conjunct (less than 1 degree) of my ascendant.   As far as my progressed chart…the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Saturn will all be positioned in my 11th house of hopes and wishes and my 12th house of hospitalization.  There is more, but overall it looks like a good day for surgery and healing.  Oh, this date also falls within 2 weeks of the new moon in Leo, my 12th house.

Become familiar with your birth chart and which zodiac signs govern the different houses in your chart.  Look at the ephemeris and where the planets are active on special dates for you. You can go back in the past and look at major life transitions as well and pinpoint where the planets were and how they played a role in your circumstances at that time. Astrology really does work!  Once you understand the basics as I have described here, you will truly see important events unfold.

Wishing you the best during this Mercury retrograde! Cornelia

Yesterday I wrote about my daughter traveling for the first time long distance by air today.  Something happened today that I had to share. What happened will be imbedded in my memory as long as I live.

If you read my post, you could probably tell how hard it is right now for me coming to terms with how fast my daughter is growing up.  We arrived at the airport in plenty of time to get something to eat and have some Mother-daughter time.  She bought a new book that she thought she might start on the flight.  We met several nice people and chatted with them for a while and I stayed with her at the gate until it was time for her to board the plane and would watch the plane until it was in the air.

Ashton was a little nervous to fly alone, which was understandable to me.  As she passed the attendant to board the airplane, she looked back and that really touched me.  I was proud of myself that I didn’t go to tears and reminded myself that she would be in good hands as soon as she landed.  I sat at the window and was watching the baggage handlers working below.  A few minutes later I heard the engine and I started praying… thanking God for giving her to me, asking him to continue to bless me and to watch over her, to keep her safe, and to bring her home to me.  I told God that he had a piece of my heart on that plane and to send every heavenly angel to watch over her.

As I prayed watching her plane, I was taken back to her first day of school where I asked her if she was sure that she didn’t want me to walk her inside and she told me in a stern 5 year old voice, “No!” Then she closed the door to the car, walked away as though she had been going to school for years and I drove away crying.  If you have children, you know what I mean.

So, I wiped a small tear away and was proud of myself for handling her leaving so well.  The plane started to back up and I looked up towards the windows…at that moment I saw a large red heart sticker on the side of the plane close to the door with a #1 in the middle.  Needless to say I couldn’t hold back the tears at that point.  In yesterdays blog I mentioned that I refer to her as #1 daughter.  Imagine how I felt to see that sticker on her plane as I pray for her.  Another plane was taking off and I looked at the side of it to make sure it didn’t have a heart on it, and it did not!  I felt as though I had been sent a message that the plane she was on was sent for her…the airplane with a piece of my heart that carried #1 daughter. 

That was confirmation to me, a message, and a blessing.  She arrived safely and my sisters were at the airport waiting for her.  Another day down and another memory that has brought peace to my heart and comfort to my soul.

~Cornelia 

My first child and my only daughter (age 17) also referred to as “number one daughter” takes her first trip alone tomorrow. This is the girl that met my father at the airport when she was ten months old and reached out her arms!  I have often thought of his words that day when he told me, “This baby has never met a stranger”. The truth is I should have listened then as she has always been an independent child. Born with her sun in Sagittarius and Gemini rising, she’s hard to hold down in one spot.  Well, I don’t care what Pluto says, I’m really not ready. 

She leaves St. Louis on her way to be a Camp Counselor in Southern Alabama.  I couldn’t make the trip right now, so she decided that flying back would work for her.  She had a very emotional time today when her boss called and needed her to come to work, but she had a million details to take care of.  When we got in the car to run some errands I looked at her and told her that she was playing right in the hands of the Universe.  My Astrology “freaks her out”.  In fact, most of the time she has no interest until something happens, then she wants to know “what my astrology says”.  This morning I made copies of her insurance card and put emergency contact numbers on it and I made another copy of her itinerary for her to carry in her purse. She started with the “I know, I know Mom” attitude.  I told her we were going into a Mercury retrograde and she must hear me out.  I’m sure she thinks that I’m being overly protective… Yeah right.

Tonight I brought up the chart for tomorrow when her flight leaves. I use GMT time for my horoscopes, but this one is for my location CST.  And as I always say in my horoscopes…it’s all relative.  The sun will be in Cancer… the sign that rules home and family (her house of other peoples money and she’s taken care of there). The moon will be in Leo…the sign that rules children (her 9th house of long distance travel).  Mercury… Mr. Communication and Travel will be in Cancer, (look who is talking about her family today) her house of other peoples money…and you better believe that I will be telling her to keep her money in a safe place and to manage it well why she is away.  I’ll conclude with Mars in Leo…she was determined to go, that’s for sure…and no matter how long I try to hold on to this one, she will find her way around the world with or without me. 

From the time she was born I have been holding on.  I think because deep inside I could see these times coming.  My son–he’s a bit of a Mamas boy, although his friends may never know.  I have never felt the same way about him.  I think I have always known he will stay close to home.  That could be because every since he was a little boy he told me that when he gets married he and his family would live with me.

I see the planets at work in my life each day, and I write my own horoscope every month!

I had to add this recent picture of Sam our Blue Heeler

(Australian cattle dog or ACD) 

I moved 1 1/2 years ago after living in one place for 12 years. That was the longest I had ever lived in one place. When I moved I had to leave behind my best friend Sam.  He and his wife and baby did visit within 4 months of my relocating, but it wasn’t the same as visiting with him several times a week. 

Once we moved to our new location we decided to adopt another dog to be a friend and companion to Chloe my American Eskimo (small Spitz) with a big personality.  Our pets had a 2 month stay at the local “Pet Motel” while we were looking for a new home and were staying in temporary housing.  Anyway, it was recommended that we find Chloe a friend, someone bigger than she because she tends to be a little aggressive and likes to play rough. My husband did a lot of research and decided on a Blue Heeler. It wasn’t long and I found a lady that needed to find Sam a new home because she had 2 blue heelers and a new baby.  

We were in the car when I told my husband about the dog and gave the lady a call.  I asked her several questions and just before we hung up I said, “Oh, What’s his name?”  She said, “Samson, but we call him Sam.”  I told my husband he wouldn’t believe it, but his name was Sam.  My husband smiled and said, “It was meant to be, baby.”  Yeah, he’s that cool. 

We adopted Sam Oct. 19th which I thought seemed like around the same time I would have purchased Chloe a year before.  I went through my old check registers and found that I wrote a check for Chloe that exact date a year earlier!  He’s a great dog….and spoiled!