Miami Astrology

This is the fourth in my series “Astrologers Across America”

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Tom Jacobs is an evolutionary astrologer, medium and channel in Tucson, AZ with an active private practice with clients around the country and around the globe. A member of evolutionary astrologer Steven Forrest’s Apprenticeship Program since 2004, his work supports people to uncover and connect deeply with what their souls are here to do.

Tom is the author of the books Living Myth: Exploring Archetypal Journeys and Seeing Through Spiritual Eyes: A Memoir of Intuitive Awakening. His writings on astrology and spirituality have appeared in Dell Horoscope Magazine, Aspects Magazine, and InnerChange Magazine. Contact Tom via www.tdjacobs.com.

This is the second in my series “Astrologers Across America.”

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“For me, astrology is only a spiritual tool; it’s a language.”

“In 2004 I made the very wise decision to attend an OPA retreat…and really got support and encouragement there.”

Dianne Eppler Adams, CAP, has a full-time consulting practice in Alexandria, VA since 1995. Using a Western psychological-spiritual approach, her life-enhancing insights aid each Soul’s unique journey to Oneness by bringing Spirit into their everyday life. She is certified by the International Society for Astrological Research and a member of the National Committee for Geocosmic Research (NCGR), and the Organization for Professional Astrology (OPA). She writes a popular monthly New Moon newsletter and you can signup at www.SpiritinMatters.com.

Stella Starsky, Ron Archer, and Quin Cox next to the large-print edition of "Cosmic Coupling"

This past Tuesday night was a chilly evening in Miami but things heated up at the new W on South Beach where I caught up with Stella Starsky and Quin Cox. They were in town to promote their latest book Cosmic Couplings. This survey of the astrological combinations is an engaging, smart, and, at times, naughty look at how our signs and sex mix and mingle.

Their first book, Sextrology examines each sign from a male and female perspective and aptly captures the subtle difference between the sexes. It’s a great reference book you’ll check again and again and come to rely on for its witty, insightful and accurate profiles.

Tea Party Movement Lights Fuse for Rebellion on Right – NYTimes.com.

“I can’t go on being the shy, quiet me,” she said. “I need to stand up.”

This summer Uranus, planet of liberation, rebellion, an revolution makes its ingress into Aries. While that will be enough to rouse individuals to make sweeping changes in their lives, it will also make a square aspect to Pluto, planet of power and evolution. When these two planets aspect one another we can expect social and cultural revolutions to burst forth.

Uranus and Pluto were conjunct, or together, in the sky in the mid-1960s. During that time we witnessed a major revolution in social norms, political policies, and cultural traditions. But that was just the beginning of the cycle. Now as these two approach their first quarter square we’re likely to see people begin to take action to manifest the social changes initiated in the ’60s.

With Pluto now in Capricorn, the sign that rules social structures and governments, it’s clearly a time for change in how these systems work. The Tea Party movement, while it may be disturbing for those of us who are more centrist or liberal in our views, is really only the beginning of a shift that will happen over the next ten years. The “right” may be organizing now (probably because of the lack of power of their party) but soon enough all of us will be pledging our allegiances to one or another social movement in order to bring about widespread and authentic changes to our government and our country. Watch this space for more as it develops!

“Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” -Jane Howard

I’m a month and a half into the new year I feel great about the progress I’m making on my goals. Last month I talked about the personal board of directors I formed to help me become more successful and one of my goals is to launch a line of pet products. After the last few years of fits and starts it’s amazing that I’m starting to see things moving forward. Being able to plug into the knowledge of my board and use them as a sounding board has made all the difference (thanks Duane, James, Keith, and Rick!)

Last month with the new moon in Capricorn I talked about what we need to consider in order to be successful. Capricorn rules achievement because of its ability to wisely use its resources and remain committed to its goals. Aquarius follows because we soon realize that to maintian any level of success we need each other. Read the rest of this entry »

This is my first interview for the “Astrologers Across America” blog series. In this first interview I talked to Frederick Woodruff from Vashon Island, Washington.

Frederick Woodruff

Ron A.: Good afternoon, Frederick, and thanks for participating and being the first
interview in my new blog series, “Astrologers Across America.”

Frederick Woodruff: You’re welcome.

RA: Is astrology a full time business for your or is it a part time?

FW: It’s definitely part time. I don’t know if I could do it full time just
because of the level of intensity involved.

RA: You give very intense readings?

FW:  Well, (laughs) my style of working with clients is informed by the
Diamond Approach, a spiritual school that was started in Berkeley,
California in the 70s by Hameed Ali. Folks might be familiar with his books
that he writes under the pen name of A.H. Almaas.

RA: How does the Diamond Appraoch fit into your work with clients? Read the rest of this entry »

Astrology in South Florida: Alive and Well for Over 40 Years…and Counting

As the first decade of the new millenium comes to a close and we hear more and more about 2012, a group of south Florida astrologers welcome the changes happening in the world around us. Those astrologers belong to the South Florida Astrological Association, one of the oldest astrology clubs in the state. “This club was the by-product of what was awakened in the 1960s at the last Saturn-Uranus oppostion,” says Brenda Brush, one of the earliest members and past president. “Groups had to form to contain the new energy that was released into our culture at that time.” And now, as Saturn and Uranus oppose each other, astrology and metaphysics are gaining interest again.

The South Florida Astrological Association has a long history. As Brush recounts the story, Josephine Sabino was teaching astrology for the Dade County school system in the adult education program in North Miami Beach in the late 1960s. In 1968 she organized the first group of astrologers as the Hollywood Astrological Association. This early group would meet above Jaxson’s ice cream parlor in Hollywood and share astrological information with each other. Josephine’s strong spirit (Scorpio on the Midheaven) and caring nature (Cancer sun) laid the groundwork for nurturing astrologers from all over the world. Read the rest of this entry »

“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” -Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862)

This year I decided to get serious about my goals. Not that I wasn’t serious about them in the past, but like some people I’d do what I could and hope for the best. This year I want it to be different; and just at the right moment towards the end of 2009 I stumbled upon a blog post about the benefits of having a personal board of directors.

A personal board of directors is a small group of trusted friends or colleagues with whom you share your goals for the purpose of creating accountability and considering other perspectives. I thought it was a great idea and I knew it could really help me to achieve more in 2010, so I emailed four close friends asking for their participation.

Each one of them enthusiastically agreed to be a part of my board and this past week we had our first monthly conference call. In it I outlined my high level goals for the year and some of the steps I think I should take to reach them. It was a really great call with input from everyone and my expectations around feeling heard, affirmed, and encouraged were definitely met. I believe, that for me, to be successful I need to be accountable and encouraged and  so I’m hoping this structure will work for me. Read the rest of this entry »

“Abundance is, in large part, an attitude.” -Sue Patton Thoele

There has been lots of concern this past year, and rightly so, over the state of the economy. While we averted a major fiscal meltdown, the harm caused by the mortgage crises, the bank bailouts, and almost daily revelations of fraud and white-color crime has taken its toll on the spirit of many people.

An interesting side effect of this has been our desire to redefine what it means to be happy- and even redefine what it means to have enough. And the pop culture influence of books like “The Secret,” means that we’re all being encouraged to think positively, receive gratefully, and live authentically.

With the new moon in Sagittarius the word “abundance” comes to mind. Abundance falls within the realm of Sag for a few reasons, none of which are immediately obvious. First of all, when we think of abundance we think of money- and that’s usually represented by Taurus, or the second or eighth houses. Sagittarius is considered the sign of abundance because of its attitude- it tends towards optimism, is able to find the small pleasures in life, and sees each day as an ever expanding adventure. And it’s ruled by the planet Jupiter- the influence of growth, opportunity, and all that is overflowing.

Let’s look at the astrology of this new moon and then talk about how to utilize this cycle to bring more abundance into our lives. Read the rest of this entry »

“As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

I’ve had a life-long interest in astrology, but growing up in a conservative household it wasn’t something I was even allowed to explore. It wasn’t until I was in my early 30s that I earnestly began to study astrology and it wasn’t until 2006 that I realized it was somethign that I could actually do professionally. It took me a while to trust myself and my instincts, and yet here I am, three years later, blogging about astrology and building my practice.

I wouldn’t say I lacked the self-confidence to become an astrologer. I’m confident about my skills and what I’m capable of doing; and I have always taken the attitude of “let’s give it a shot and if it doesn’t work out then it doesn’t work out,” with everything from remodeling my kitchen to cooking to career.

So what kept me from acting on my impulse to study astrology earlier in life? What I lacked was a deep sense of trust in myself. Trust and self-confidence are two different attitudes. Self-confidence is trusting in one’s own abilities. Trusting in oneself goes deeper than one’s abilities. It has to do with character and with recognizing a certain right or authority within yourself. Trust is about responding to a calling that comes from deep inside. Read the rest of this entry »