Author Archives: Amanda Painter

Ringing in the Eclipses

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Boy in a funeral procession flashes the peace sign; the Balinese do not mind strangers witnessing their ceremonies. Karma and dharma are a strong part of their Hindu beliefs. Photo by Amanda Painter.

Even if you were not sent a bright star in the east last night to follow — or some other impossible-to-ignore sign from god — Amanda Painter suggests there are have been plenty of clues about what today’s New Moon and eclipse is about, thanks to Saturn and Pluto working all year in Capricorn .

The Cosmic Breath that Quickens Capricorn

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Aurora Borealis, or northern lights, shines above Bear Lake, Alaska. Photo by Senior Airman Joshua Strang, U.S. Air Force, via Wikimedia Commons.

Amanda Painter considers the juxtaposition of the Sun’s alignment with the Galactic Core, and the Capricorn solstice just a couple days later. What happens if you stay consciously oriented on our ‘cosmic homing signal’ as you step into the responsibilities of Capricorn?

Body and Soul, After the Full Moon

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Male dancers performing the Tedung Agung, a dance evoking a protective umbrella, in Ubud, Bali. Photo by Amanda Painte

As the Gemini Full Moon begins separating, and situations reflecting its tension begin resolving, other feelings appear to be intensifying. Amanda Painter considers Venus conjunct Pluto in Capricorn, square Eris in Aries. With additional activity in Sagittarius, the physical and spiritual are fully enmeshed.

Thoughts Like Shooting Stars, Mysteries Like Home

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Tomorrow (Monday) Mercury enters Sagittarius, activating awareness of what else is happening in that sign: the Sun moving between two of the largest, most mysterious features of Sadge. Jupiter square Chiron is provoking spiritual action.

Seeking without Hiding, to Stand on New Ground

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Exploring the Campuhan Ridge Walk, Ubud, Bali. Photo by Amanda Painter.

The Sun-Great Attractor conjunction in Sagittarius squares Neptune this week, right in the zone where Jupiter and Neptune performed their three exact squares over most of this past year. Amanda Painter considers this resonance in the midst of all the Capricorn energy, and asks some questions.

Raising the Roof? Jupiter Enters Capricorn

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Jupiter wraps up the past year in its home sign Sagittarius Monday, entering Saturn’s home sign Capricorn. Think of this as a little like mixing oil and water, yet you can use the qualities of one to enhance, focus or flesh out the other.

Tending a Grateful Space

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Chimes and frangipani tree in Padangbai, Bali; photo by Amanda Painter.

Jupiter is currently making its way through the last degree of Sagittarius, bringing to a close this year in its home sign. Amanda Painter suggests taking inventory of your Jupiter-in-Sagittarius year. A Mercury-Vesta opposition and a Venus-Ceres conjunction offer additional themes and questions you may wish to make space for.

Mars Square Pluto, Under a Scorpio Sky

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Two powerful planets are making an action-oriented aspect, which should immediately put you on notice to check your motives. Also, Juno and Pallas change signs this week.