“What does it truly mean to be advanced in life? What is a true evolution? Gary Zukav writes in The Seat of the Soul, ‘Our deeper understanding tells us that a truly evolved being is one that values others more than it values itself, and that values love more than it values the physical world and what is in it.’ We come to learn in life that it is not the size of our home or bank accounts that matters, but rather the size of our hearts. It is the path of love that leads us to evolve into holy beings. In the moments we choose love, we begin to ascend on the vertical path and take steps to higher ground.”
~ Karen Berg, on the portion of Acharei Mot
This is a powerful and eventful week in the cosmos! We have events taking place that activate three main signs of the Zodiac in significant ways: Aries, Taurus, and Gemini. The first transit we witness is planets Mars and Saturn in conjunction. As we move toward the end of the month of Aries in the Gregorian calendar, we are given a powerful surge of energy from those planets.
Both planets represent a strong force to manifest and take action, though they take opposite approaches to making things happen. Mars is intense, rushed, a risk-taker, and sometimes aggressive. Saturn is more calculated, making plans for the long term with a mature and responsible approach. When both join forces (in the sign of Aries), we are given a golden opportunity to balance those two energies in our approach towards manifesting whatever we would like to bring into reality this week. Stop procrastinating! It’s a powerful time to take initiative and start new things.
On April 20th, the Sun moves into the sign of Taurus, helping us to remember Karen’s message from above: It's all about love. Taurus, the earth sign of internal fire, is known to be the warmest among all the earth signs. Those born under this sign are passionate and seek love and harmonious connections with others. It’s a time when we can all raise our consciousness of gratitude and appreciation for everything in our lives. Choose to see the positive in every experience and in the people around you.
The next shift is the planet Venus, which moves into the sign of Gemini toward the end of the week (4/24). This movement signals a change in our relationships and finances. Gemini, as an air sign, can be very quick to act and, at times, avoid any long-term commitments. To keep things light and fun as Venus moves into Gemini, let's activate a more positive vibe and allow ourselves to open up and talk about everything that bothers us, or that doesn’t allow us to move forward. The goal is to be completely transparent in our relationships. But at the same time, don’t fall into the illusions or boredom that comes when we feel we need constant change. Patience and honesty are key to making the most of this week’s positive shift.
