Forest is a respected authority in the Esoteric Sciences, including the disciplines of Astrology, Tarot, Guided Meditation, Crystal Healing and Therapeutic Movement.
Forest has studied Classical Dance for decades, and has created performances professionally in venues ranging from the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC to Bar Sinister in Hollywood.
The full moon in Aries, Sun in Libra at the end of a Mercury retrograde underscored the places we might have transposed our feelings with our thoughts. We all suffer from this vibrational dyslexia on occasion and for some of us we are in a chronic state of confusing our thoughts and our feelings. About a year ago, I went through a painful, yet very healing breakup from two of my "best" friends. I am still receiving gifts from that rite of passage and I am grateful for the growth. I worked and am working through it. And yes, at the time I felt like I was in Hell.
Aries - All this mushy, lovey-dovey stuff is really not your speed. When the full moon hits your sign on the 14th, you'll be ready to tackle your relationship issues in your own patented, head-first way. Just know that if the person on the receiving end refuses to go toe-to-toe on the matter, you may need to reconsider your choice in dance partners.
Relationship is not the state of perpetual agreement.
Disparate viewpoints are given room to grow and to peacefully coexist during this New Moon in Libra. Paradox is encouraged in pursuit of greater interpersonal understanding. We cultivate receptivity to contradictory beliefs, not at the expense of our own, but in the interest of fostering interpersonal growth. Only in the acceptance of what is different can we even begin to relate to one another in any way, let alone create intimacy.
" ... the creative, enriching collision of different perspectives." -- Steven and Jodie Forrest
The final Mercury retrograde of 2008 has come in with a bang. Mercury is the cosmic messenger and as such rules communication, travel, healing. This retrograde partners Mercury and the sun in Libra. Libra loves justice, balance and (because Libra is ruled by Venus) partnership. This retrograde promises to be a heady one as Mercury and Libra are linked to the mental element of air. Venus is the love planet so be willing to feel your feelings rather than thinking your feelings.
The dance of opposites.
Every interaction that we, as humans, have with one another is potentially life-altering. Like chemical reactions, we cannot help but have some kind of effect on each other. There are moments in which the human exchange is subtle, perhaps even forgettable. Then, there are moments that transform us forever. Strangely enough, we are rarely aware of the importance of a single conversation until the ripples have traveled far enough across the water for our eyes to receive the greater effect.
Dreams made real.
The combined energies of the Piscean moon and the revolutionary force of Uranus are illuminated by the steady, industrious pragmatism of the Virgo sun. This creates an ideal environment for progress, whether personal, professional or universal. Plans are being set in motion and they are more likely to become reality now, under these celestial influences, than at other times of the year. This is - after all - the Harvest Moon. Here we see the fruits of our labor and witness the rewards of our faith.
Aries - Petty squabbles are more likely to erupt early in the month due to misinterpreted statements on your part. Just keep a close watch on the words you choose and the tone with which you express your naturally assertive self. No need to walk on eggshells but, be ready to navigate some tricky interpersonal waters. If you manage this task successfully, your diplomatic prowess will earn you measurable rewards after the 15th.
