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Jul72010

Tuning into the Gulf Oil Spill

By Dana Gerhardt

329351-53823-23A few weeks ago my inbox was flooded with spiritually-minded emails suggesting prayers and visualizations for healing the Gulf of Mexico. I haven’t seen many since. When I ask my spirtually minded friends how their healing attempts have gone, their eyes go curiously vacant. It seems that more of them have thought about doing it than are actually doing it.

I understand. The scale of this ecological disaster is so huge, it’s difficult to take ourselves into its center. But I’ll share what I’ve experienced, as it puzzles and surprises me. The first time I tuned in, I found myself eye-level with the water, surrounded by drops of oil. This happened for several days. Sometimes the weather was sunny. Sometimes there were clouds. I gathered I was there to simply sit with the situation, like sitting with a friend at the hospital. I listened to the lapping sound of the water, then returned to my livingroom. In further visits, I was eye-to-eye with oil-covered birds or with fish swimming in oil. This was frightening and I wanted to back out. But in their eyes I saw such fear and confusion, I got the courage to remain. This seemed important, to be calm and reassuring as they died. This too happened for several days, until I found myself surrounded by black. I was deeper, within the oil. The oil itself seemed confused, not knowing where it was. I found myself encouraging it to find the ones who wanted to contain it. I don’t know if that was right. Lately, I’ve found myself above the water, mostly in cloudy skies, looking at idle boats. I’m not sure what this means or what I’m supposed to do. I just keep tuning in, offering my heart, and hoping that others are doing the same.

Does it matter? Does it really help? I have no idea. I just keep going where intuition sends me. I’d love to hear what’s happening for you.

Filed under: Astrology trends

About Dana Gerhardt

A popular columnist with The Mountain Astrologer since 1991, Dana Gerhardt is an internationally respected astrologer. She has lectured extensively and written for astrology publications on several continents. Her ongoing passions are the moon and living the intuitive life. Dana worked for many years in the corporate sector, where she observed the undeniable influence of natural cycles. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude from Occidental College in Los Angeles and did graduate work in literature at Columbia University and CSULA. Dana can be contacted by email.

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  1. Darita-Rose Alden says

    Jul 17, 2010 at 9:23 am

    Re the animals. One thing that helps me is that I believe in reincarnation, and I believe that animals re-embody, and I believe that they do it pretty fast. I like your being there w them, it will make it easier for them to look forward to coming back, maybe.

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  2. Dana says

    Jul 10, 2010 at 10:41 am

    Thank you! Your post is so inspiring.

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  3. Terry says

    Jul 9, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    Dear Dana and all, Thanks for what each of you are doing… especially those of you who can go into the midst, eye to eye, with your prayers and love into the depths so life there is not alone in this journey… especially those in pain and suffering and death…

    my experience is a little different… (perhaps because I am midwifing the journey of my Dad’s approach to Death in his late stage Alzheimer’s here in the family home) what I am experiencing is the image of being linked with many others in the space above earth holding the earth much the same way a mother will hold a newborn… we are linked in prayer and love to soothe the fires of fear as our new world is reborn… And all are heart connected throughout, from the outer atmospheres deep into the tiniest cells, with the Divine in all Life… I read where someone would send a prayer out each time she heard the clock chime the hour… Someone else at traffic lights… Dana your Cancer New Moon call to prayer expressed the need and opportunity beautifully…

    Still what each of us does, even without a specific focus, no matter how seemingly small, such as the thankyou or the smile in a crowded stressed out line of fearful people, what each of us does in each moment of now to act out of our love and not react out of our fears is having huge ripple effects…

    And on that note… Happy Happy Anniversary Mooncircles! Thanks Dana and all the other writers you have attracted to your site for all the many gifts of inspiration and encouragements over these 10 years… Love and Blessings… -=Terry=-

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  4. Dana says

    Jul 9, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    It is easy to get discouraged. A tip that helped me was to make my sessions short. Go often, but don’t stay long at any one time.

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  5. Carolyn Cornish says

    Jul 9, 2010 at 11:00 am

    Easy to forget…In May,Sam, the Golden Retriever,got shaved, I got a short hair cut, friends dropped off bags of pet hair in my cubby…The French-speaking post office lady and I shared the common language of tears as we sent the hair all the way from Quebec to Mobile, Alabama. Every noon, when the kids had left my little classroom, I prayed. Then, the capping failed and I caved. It was too painful to think about. I just didn’t want to know…but I must return to regular prayer. Thank you for the wakeup call, Dana….

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  6. Dana says

    Jul 9, 2010 at 7:17 am

    Thanks Marilyn… I love the link to the information and work you’re doing!

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  7. Marilyn says

    Jul 9, 2010 at 4:00 am

    Dear Dana…..A friend of mine who is an astrologer sent me a link to your blog this morning..I am enjoying checking it out.

    On the Gulf, I have had some similar experiences. I have been meditating for the Gulf since this happened. I used to be a boat captain (shrimp boat and tug boats believe it or not!) for 11 years and made my living in the Gulf primarily. I am really feeling this. Plus I live in Florida.

    I have also found, like you that many people have good intentions but don’t act on them as far as holding love and healing for the Gulf.

    I would like to share with you the notes from the group meditation and healing sessions I have conducted since May 14th.

    When I started the meditations the Nature energies asked that we continue for at least 90 days and hold the vision of a pristine Gulf for at least 5 minutes per day. The guidance I got suggested using beautiful pictures of the ocean to assist in holding that vision if anyone needed it.

    I don’t know if you want to post this but here is the link to the notes for all the sessions. The group healing sessions are free and are focused on healing our connection to Nature. The meditation is for blessing water and holding love for the Gulf. I send out instructions for those who need guidance and notes after the sessions each week.

    http://awaken2grace.com/seasons-balance-gulf-of-mexico-session-notes/

    Thank you for your work and for holding love for all life. I am grateful.

    Namaste, Marilyn

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  8. Dana says

    Jul 8, 2010 at 7:35 am

    Thanks for your wonderful comment… we really do need to learn how to fine-tune our magical efforts! It’s good to share our experiences so we can become more effective.

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  9. Parin Stormlaughter says

    Jul 8, 2010 at 1:59 am

    Oh heavens…people are reading your blog. 🙂

    I’m 250 miles from Mobile, Alabama. I’ve smelled the oil a couple of times. About the time frame you mentioned, I suddenly became “stopped up” physically and could not for the life of me figure out why. It happened within just a few hours. And I mean it was as though every fluid system in my entire body stopped, saliva, digestion, every.single.one. I’ll be 50 in December. Never experienced any such thing before in my life.

    In about 24 hours, I got an email from a friend that contained suggestions for visualizations he had gotten from a friend of his overseas. I had to laugh because then it all made sense. I telephoned him about it and he determined that what would be useful would be for everyone to concentrate their energetic efforts *from the coastline outward*.

    Everybody’s efforts to stop the oil had apparently been picked up also by sensitive ol’ ME! We had a good laugh.

    It did take a good 3 weeks or so for me to get my body back to some normalcy but now it’s stopped up again. Even my tears have stopped.

    People are precious beyond words. You’ll all never know how much we appreciate your love and care for the Gulf of Mexico.

    Tune energetic efforts from the coastline outward!

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m  Conjunction:  Like peas in a pod, planets in conjunction tend to come from the same place. They act together, but it’s also hard to tell them apart. This aspect can increase talent, focus, and intensity (“two are better than one”). Or one planet can disappear as the other dominates. Their connection feels so natural, it’s easy to think everyone blends these planetary energies just as you do—but mostly, they don’t!.

p  Sextile:  Planets in sextile are compatible, though without any fireworks. This aspect doesn’t demand your attention. It quietly presents an opportunity. You can join these archetypal forces. Donna Cunningham has called this the “Oh, that!” aspect, because that’s generally what her clients say when she describes their benefits.  To get the most from sextiles you need to actively work them.

q  Square:  Squares are wild and wonderful—but difficult too. The power struggle between these planets was likely defined in your youth, when they were impossibly challenging. People are usually aware of their squares. They force the issues that make you to grow. And that’s their gift. They ensure you learn your lessons. When you rise to the occasion, they bless you with energy, action, and success.

r  Trine:  Michael Munkasey has dubbed this the “goddess aspect” because it’s so lovely. Identifying talents you may have perfected in a previous life, trines can bring you joy. There’s a nice flow of energy between planets in trine. They support and reinforce each another. But without any struggle, you might take them for granted—neither using nor developing their gifts. An unattended trine can sometimes trick you into negative behaviors.

t  Inconjunct/Quincunx:  Your quincunx planets are innately incompatible. Bringing them into harmonious expression requires constant adjustments. This can be stressful, also motivating. You’ve got to keep changing your process, opinions or attitude—which promotes highly creative solutions.

u  Opposition:  They say opposites attract—and planets in opposition are never far from each other, though they’re constantly bickering. You may be triggered into awareness of this aspect by other people who seem to resist or undermine you.  An opposition can make you feel uncertain, insecure, or discontent, until you can accept and see yourself in both energies. Typically people find it easier to identify with one side and project the other onto unsuspecting others in the outer world.

First House: Personality, physical body, beginnings. Includes the Ascendant and rules physical appearance, the image you project to others, your general outlook on life, how you start things; may describe your role in your family system, often guides your first impression of immediate environment.

Second House: Money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions, talents.

Third House: Communication, thoughts, language skills like writing and speaking, early schooling, siblings and neighbors, short trips, coming and going around town.

Fourth House: Your home, psychological foundations and roots, family, parents, domestic life, instinctive behavior, ancestry, your connection with the past, sense of security, domestic life, real estate. conditions at the end of life.

Fifth House: Children, creativity, romance; pleasure, entertainment, self-expression; all forms of “play”, speculation, gambling, and attitude towards taking risks; hobbies, attitude towards romance, lovers as opposed to partners, attitude towards having fun.

Sixth House: Work and job (as opposed to career), daily life, attitude towards service and coworkers, helpfulness, pets, attitude towards routine and organization, how you refine and perfect your skills.

Seventh House: Partnerships, one-to-one relationships, marriage, the first marriage, the “significant other”, business partnerships, competitors, open enemies, lawyers, mediators, counselors, contracts, negotiations, agreements. clients/the public.

Eighth House: Transformations and crisis, your ability to meet and rebound from crisis and change, sexuality; sex, death and rebirth, rituals and personal growth, your partner’s resources, addictions, psychology, other people’s money, taxes, divorce/alimony, inheritance.

Ninth House: Attitude toward expanding horizons, religious beliefs and personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, morals, foreign languages and cultures, personal truths, publishing, commerce, advertising, your sense of adventure.

Tenth House: Career and profession, your contribution to society, social status, public reputation, material success, how you carve out a public identity for yourself; attitude toward authority figures, parents, caregivers, bosses, governments, attitude towards responsibility, desire for achievement.

Eleventh House: Friends, groups, organizations; hopes, wishes, aspirations, personal goals; your philanthropic attitude, concern for the collective, humanity; like tenth, can bring recognition and honors for fulfilling hopes and dreams.

Twelfth House: What’s hidden beneath the surface, karmic dustbin, limiting childhood/past-life messages, self-undoing, hidden enemies, hidden weaknesses, dreams, secret affairs, lost items, hospitals and prisons, hidden strengths, spiritual studies and soul growth.

A  Sun: Our vitality and magnetism; self-identity, ego.
Roles: The Self, the Hero, the Performer, the King.

B  Moon: Intuition, emotion, nurture.
Roles: The Mother, the High Priestess, the Child.

C  Mercury: Mind; physical dexterity and mental agility.
Roles: The Thinker, the Communicator, the Student, the Trickster, the Merchant, the Thief.

D  Venus: Our capacity for pleasure, receptivity, creativity, and social connection. Also indicates our relationships, self esteem, and financial abundance.
Roles: The Lover, the Seductress, the Artist.

E  Mars: Desire, initiative, anger.
Roles: The Protector, the Athlete, the Warrior.

F  Jupiter: Luck, opportunity, expansion, higher learning, religion.
Roles: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Traveler, the Monk, the Professor.

G  Saturn: Hard work, commitment, focus, inadequacy, leadership, suffering, loss.
Roles: The Task Master, the Grim Reaper, the Wise Old Man, the Builder, the Cynic, the Boss.

H  Uranus: Change, breakthroughs, upsets, discoveries.
Roles: The Revolutionary, the Humanitarian, the Visionary, the Snob.

I  Neptune: Imagination, spirituality, idealism, addictions, deception, compassion.
Roles: The Artist, the Romantic, the Guru, the Addict, the Martyr, the Victim.

J  Pluto: Transformation, power, psychological dynamics, helplessness.
Roles: The Terrorist, the Detective, the Psychotherapist, the Dictator, shady people.

a  Aries: Pioneering, competitive, selfish, impatient, courageous, reckless, independent, dynamic, domineering, “Me first!”

b  Taurus: Patient, stable, lazy, dependable, practical, sensual, stubborn, artistic, possessive, greedy, gentle, loyal.

c  Gemini: Intelligent, curious, adaptable, quick-witted, restless, clever, scatterbrained, lacking follow-through.

d  Cancer: Nourishing, intuitive, protective, moody, sensitive, maternal, domestic, childish, cautious, creative.

e  Leo: Proud, dignified, vain, expressive, romantic, generous, childish, overbearing, self-assured, creative.

f  Virgo: Perfection-seeking, practical, methodical, petty, critical, studious, discriminating, cautious, never satisfied.

g  Libra: Charming, sociable, peace-loving, refined, diplomatic, artistic, indecisive, apathetic, easily deterred.

h  Scorpio: Passionate, secretive, penetrating, resourceful, suspicious, manipulative, jealous, sarcastic, intolerant, determined, aware.

i  Sagittarius: Freedom-loving, philosophical, optimistic, enthusiastic, careless, impatient, talkative, a know-it-all, broadminded, athletic, honest.

j  Capricorn: Serious, responsible, practical, hardworking, stubborn, brooding, inhibited, status-conscious, domineering, unforgiving.

k  Aquarius: Progressive, individualistic, unpredictable, cold, intellectual, artistic, eccentric, shy, impersonal, scientific.

l  Pisces: Compassionate, intuitive, ungrounded, romantic, impractical, self-sacrificing, seductive, musical, artistic.