Thursday, January 27, 2011

Ophiuchus: The Missing Star Sign. November 30 - Dec 17.

By Rebecca De Carlo


The often overlooked thirteenth Sun sign, Ophiuchus (off-ee-yoo-kuhs) has been known since ancient times by various names to many cultures across the world.

Ophiuchus has no opposite or polarity within the Zodiac as it is the 'odd' thirteenth sign, and can be regarded as the path to Awakening and Ascension. According to the Mayans, man would awaken the serpent god Kukulcan (also known as Quetzalcoatl to the Aztecs) at the end of time, and save the world from cataclysm and carry forth the nine races of man.

As we reach for our highest potential as Spiritual and Physical beings, Ophiuchus is now being observed and included. Like all signs, it has positive and negative aspects - the qualities that move us forward and qualities that hinder us. Potentially, Ophiuchus is a sign that we can all to move into, living at this time where many people all over the world have achieved, and are achieving, awakening, enlightenment, and all forms of higher spiritual learning.

Positive aspects found in Ophiuchans are powerful emotions and wills, charisma, intelligence, sex appeal, leadership (which comes naturally to them) and innate strength - both physically and mentally. They are able to live in very stressful situations, yet when focused on work they love they can work tirelessly.

In the negative Ophiuchans can seem a bit fanatical or obsessed about a beloved topic, are quite dramatic, have overly strong emotional reactions to situations causing fallouts in their relationships. Self nurturing is a last priority.

Sugilite makes it easier to be present to the here and now. It is a nurturing stone that balances the emotions. It has a great ability to enhance healing. It accentuates Ophiuchans natural gifts. Sugilite protects against outside sources of negativity. It reduces hostility, anger, jealousy and prejudice and gives us a sense of freedom. It is wonderful to use for psychic protection.

Smokey quartz helps to release fermenting forms of negativity such as grief, despair and depression. It allows sexual energies to be balanced. Great for grounding and centring, it dissipates blocks and negativity on all levels of your being bringing increased awareness.

Aragonite allows us to live everyday life with an open heart and mind. An earthy, grounding stone that shows us how to give-and-take and prompts us to think before we act. It teaches moderation in all things.

Iolite shines the way for us to higher awareness and awakens us to the inner knowledge that so patiently waits within each of us. Iolite brings harmony and presence of mind to Ophiuchans. It also helps eliminate and release disharmony in relationships. Iolite brings visions and prophecy.

Amethyst is soothing to the emotions and prepares the soul for intense transformational journeys. It helps you grow towards your highest potential, through constant spiritual cleansing that allows your expansion. Amethyst places a protective energy field around you, assists in transmuting negative energies within you and gives you protection from external negative energies. It also brings peace and calmness.




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