This Solar Eclipse in Cancer is sure to open your third eye. This is an energetic area which is located in the middle of your forehead just above your eyebrows on the center line of your nose. The third eye is the doorway to your super-consciousness. It is your radio receiver for cosmic intelligence and all information which is, ever was and ever will be. I think we all need to wake up and open all three of our eyes about the current situation with oil spilling into the Gulf of Mexico. If we all find a way to peek out through this part of ourselves, I believe we will begin to function better as a group. It is integral that we begin to place the emphases on "we" rather then "us" and "them." This way we all take responsibility for what is going on here on this blue rock!

To experience a Solar Eclipse is to have the opportunity to dissolve the ego. The Sun in astrology is our ego and the Moon our psyche. Our western culture has us believing that the ego is who we are. How foolish this thought is. The ego tricks us into thinking that we are our exteriors and that we are separate from one another. This is a tremendous misconception.

Eastern philosophies teach about the body being like a robe which is removed and left behind in the soul’s journey of perfecting itself on the course to enlightenment. It is the depth of the psyche which remains intact, not the physical body. Truly learning and trusting the process of letting go is a practice which does not come so easy to most of us. Only in death do some people finally release their grip on this reality. Fortunately there are ways to achieve this without completely giving up, like Yoga, its practice of meditation and breath-work.

There are times in our lives when the ego is indeed important. If you are a performer on stage with no ego, you melt into a helpless pool, like a jellyfish out of water. Ego comes in handy. The key is knowing where the rheostat control is and how much level is appropriate when adjusting it. Yoga is a great way to understand this.

Many people look at yogis thinking it is all about being bendy and stretchy. This is a huge misconception. The goal of the yogi is to perfect the mind and achieve oneness through the dissolution of the ego. Like the message of the Solar Eclipse it gives insight and guidance to show us how to do exactly this. As 2012 approaches I am questioned almost daily on my thoughts regarding earth changes and possible disaster. Though intellectually I know that it is a count, the end of an era, with what I see going on with respects to nature, I find it hard some days to be positive. Yes it is an ending. No, I do not believe the world is coming to an end. What I do see, is a need to change the way we are and behave. Therefor it is an end to life as we know it. May we all raise our consciousness and wake up!

Many of you are spontaneously waking up to new ways of viewing the world. This lunation spurs you on, causing you to dive into the waters of your heartfelt feelings. The event of a Solar Eclipse represents the moment of emotions overtaking the ego. What happens in the sky physically is that the light of the Sun is temporarily blocked by the Moon, thus producing a shadow upon the Earth. Imagine your ego being temporarily blocked by the deep messages of your psyche. What would it be telling you?

The day before this eclipse Mercury moved into Leo. Flutter is worth revisiting as this jolts the talkative trickster side of us into having a propensity for blurting. While playful Hermes hangs out here, your tendency to flirt and flit around is amplified by the fiery force of Leo’s energy.

July 11 in addition to the energy of this Solar Eclipse, Venus steps shyly into Virgo. Though her stride begins with caution, once in the realm of the discerning goddess, she blossoms into the powerful divinity she is. Her ability to see clearly what she wants and let others know her feelings, comes tumbling off your lips.

The wise healer Chiron moves gallops backwards into Aquarius having been in the ocean of Pisces for a bit.beginning on July 20. Time to revisit some of the healing work you may have let slide by. Listen to the body and follow what it is telling you to do.　

Saturn floats in a most surreal way into Libra July 22. What changed in structure during his time in Virgo, now appears before the judge and awaits assignment to be balanced. If your foundation was recently shaken and destroyed, during this next six months as the current eclipse pattern plays out, you find yourself moving in an entirely new direction. Let it happen and go with it. Keep the mind focused on creating balance, beauty and harmony.

The Sun comes home to Leo on July 22 as well. Extra fire energy is a good time to be careful with matches and heated words. Though the ego had a rest during the eclipse, the added energy can fan the flames. Be mindful to be gentle and aware.

July 23 Jupiter begins his retrograde cycle, which helps to slow things down. For those of you who don’t like quick changes relax and know the feelings only last for a day. Libra is the represented by the scales of justice. We can breathe deeply knowing that mother earth is sitting before us holding the gavel.

The Full Moon inspires us to soar into our higher mind on July 25 in the intuitive sign of Aquarius. Luna is trine Mars and Saturn which signals earth shaking events. This is Gaia hitting the judge’s stand hard with her hammer. The spontaneity of Uranus toned down a bit by his conjunction to Jupiter’s retrograde pulls on the mind, confusing it as to which way to go. We as a group must learn to function in harmony. Secrets are bound to be exposed.

Mercury embarks on a visit to his discerning realm of Virgo on July 27. While here we have the opportunity to really look at the little particles of speech and our daily habits. Virgo assists and supports clean up of our thoughts. Use your journal and this opportunity to move ahead in steady steps.

The final fifth opposition of Saturn and Uranus occurs on July 26. This began in November of 2008. It is quite obvious that the news will be ringing about the president of the USA as well as unusual methods to handle legal situations and issues. Let’s put some prayers on the Gulf and hope a solution is at hand.

Mars floats into Libra July 30 fanning the flames of our hearts. Switching gears is in the wind. The warrior feels uneasy in the sign of diplomacy. The charging ram in all of us needs to chill out. It is a good idea to make plans for cooling things to do to ease the frustration.

Punctuating this month, Venus moves home to Libra August 8. Here the goddess can take some time out to primp and preen. This could usher a sudden desire for a new wardrobe look! Once her self image is feeling balanced take the good vibes and share with the people around you. If the make over is in your relationships, use diplomacy to gently dismantle the situation so as not to detonate emotions.

As if this is not enough, following the hypersensitive Lunar Eclipse, we are still under the dramatic influence of Cancerian energy. So what do we do now? That’s a really good question! Let’s all follow the wisdom of one of my favorite Zen Masters: Winnie the Pooh. His philosophy is "Don't underestimate the value of doing nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering." (From Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A.A. Milne)

This is a great time to try meditation. I am accepting appointments for private and group Yoga Nidra sessions. This is by far the most relaxing and easy style of meditation to learn. I look forward to being your teacher for this. Seeking more? Make an appointment to find out exactly how the eclipse is affecting your stars. Remember. Eclipse energy sets the tone for a six-month period.

Until we meet again, may you sail on an ocean of positive change to the shores of enlightenment! With Love, Chica de las Estrellas　

Chica de las Estrellas has been a working Astrologer since 1974 when she was a child. Ella tiene a degree from NorthStar College of Astrological Studies in Tropical Astrology. La Chica has been featured as a relationship expert on the Learning Channel and has consulted for companies including IBM and the J.W. Marriott. In 2010 Jyotish. the art of Indian Astrology is being added to her repertoire. Contact her for consultations including relationship, career, health and finding el camino por tu vida. Printed Astrological reports available in English y Espa ol. To reach her please write to: ChicadelasEstrellas@Gmail.com y por favor visit her on the web at: www.ChicadelasEstrellas.com