Sun Enters Pisces - The Wise and Mystical Servant With His Birthstone the Amethyst

This week we have 4 planets in the sign offantasy bound than reality bound. One of their
Pisces, the last step in the evolution of the zodiac,biggest challenges is to carve out a successful life
inviting us to relax, retreat and rekindle ourthat takes reality into account. They also need to
connection with the divine spirit and what is trulyseek more balance in their relationships by placing
important for us. Pisces is the sign oftheir own needs on par with the needs of others.
contemplation, meditation and transcendence. YouBeing very sensitive, they need to take care to
could say it is all about the invisible dimensionsprotect themselves from other people's negative
behind the physical appearances of the world.emotions and manipulation. They are gullible and
I don't know about you but I feel often quieteasily taken in by ruses.
overwhelmed, my life has speed up tremendouslyCareer
with all the demands I feel, as well as all the ideasPisces are drawn to the helping
and projects I love to get to. I always feel like Iprofessions-medicine, psychology, social service,
am behind and am reminding myself constantly toteaching-and to spiritual work. In their choice of
enjoy the journey and that things will never getprofession and their commitment to their work,
done. I remember a documentation I have seenthey are led more by their deep personal values
about aging and that the brain's perception ofthan by ambition. Water is also a common theme
time really changes with growing older. Thatin Pisces careers-fisherman, marine biologist.
makes total sense. Imagine the duration of anHow Gemstones Can Enhance Your Pisces
hour for a baby must seem like eternity and IExperience
remember being a teenager I could not wait toGemstones are the perfect way for Pisces
get older and it took forever. Now it seems likepeople to focus and balance their energy in order
time is flying by with lightening speed.to be successful in their endeavors and to
I strongly believe we need the qualities of Piscesmaintain mental and physical equilibrium.
to tune into timelessness and eternal qualities ofGemstones have both physical and metaphysical
our soul to stay sane.qualities that can enhance all aspects of your
Each month with the Moon moving through Pisceswell-being. The perfectly aligned crystal structure
you get an invitation for a mini vacation fromof gemstones creates an energy field that
spirit to get your priorities straight and realign withinteracts with our own when you hold it or wear
your true needs and soul purpose. With the Sunit on your body. In this way, the gemstone can
transiting through Pisces for a month each yearbe used to calm you, bring you mental clarity,
you are given more time to regroup and fine tuneincrease your energy, enhance your creativity,
your spiritual aspirations. If you like to partake in aand much more.
meditation or healing retreat this would be theAmethyst: A Pisces Stone to Connect Us to the
best and most powerful time of the year to doDivine
so."Amethyst is one of the true birthstones of
I like to invite you into a contemplative posturePisces. It is a very common six-sided, pale- to
and ask yourself some questions right now. Whatdark-violet-colored crystal of the quartz family. It
you can do to add that inner divine connection onoriginates most commonly in Brasilia, Uruguay, and
a regular base to your life. Do you spend timeMadagascar. The quality and depth of color of the
with yourself allowing that busy mind to unravelstone vary widely. The most desirable and
and quiet down? Do you have a meditationclearest material will be cut as faceted (cut along
practice? Do you just sit and smell the roses? Doflat faces) or cabochon (dome shaped, polished)
you allow down time without filling your mind withstones.
reading, computer, TV or conversations? I haveAmethyst is an excellent stone to begin with to
written another article about Neptune and the Artintroduce yourself to the subtle energies of
of Meditation if you like to get more inspired.crystals. It comes in huge clusters large enough to
As you might know I love to use the specificcontain your hand. In fact at gem shows I have
healing properties of gemstones for meditationseen bathtub-shaped pieces that were large
and jewelry purposes. Gemstones are suchenough to lie in! When you put your hand into one
beautiful allies to harmonize your body, mind andof these clusters, you feel a pulsating sensation
soul. Allow yourself some time to play aroundsimilar to an ultrasound device. I used to have a
with Amethyst who comes in so many beautifulhuge sample of Amethyst in my studio in
forms as crystals, wands, clusters, faceted andGermany that I used to provide my clients with
cut stones. Amethyst has been called a spiritualan immediate experience of crystal energy.
vacuum cleaner because of his personality and hisLarge amethyst clusters function as a sort of
mediating qualities."spiritual vacuum cleaner," cleansing rooms with a
This week's highlights areo The Sun Floats intolot of traffic passing through. They are also
Peaceful Pisces (February 19-March 20)o Lovingperfect for cleaning other stones or jewelry by
Venus Joins with Extravagant Jupiter in Piscesosimply laying them in the cluster.
Moon in Pisces, Aries, Taurus and GeminiIn olden times Amethyst was known as an
Pisces: The Sign of Fantasy and Creativityamulet against black magic and homesickness, and
Pisces is a feminine water sign ruled by Neptune.as a bringer of good fortune. I see Amethyst as
It rules the 12th House-the Personal ConnectionMerlin, the old sorcerer who looks harmless
with the Divine & the Invisible Realms. Piscesenough but in fact wields great power. In the
is the last month in the astrological year, and inmyth he was the spiritual teacher and magician of
this sign we see some of the best qualities of allKing Arthur.
the other signs, representing an accumulation ofAmethyst can become our individual teacher as
learning.well. This gem's greatest gift is its ability to open
Pisces are gentle and have sensitive souls, wellus up to higher realms of reality, higher states of
developed both spiritually and in their relationships.consciousness. It enhances meditation, connects
They care much more about matters of theus with our higher self and the supreme reality.
mind, heart, and spirit than about practical orThe meaning of the Greek name for Amethyst is
material things. They enjoy a rich fantasy and"not drunken" and it is considered to aid sobriety
dream life, which may be expressed throughWhen we access higher planes of consciousness,
creativity in all of the arts. Pisces are idealistswhere we feel ourselves held, comforted, and
rather than realists.nourished, our longing for the anesthetizing effects
Connections to the Universeof substances such as alcohol and drugs slowly
Pisces do not see themselves first and foremostdissipates as we become open to a more
as individuals, but as connected to others and toenjoyable and beautiful experience.
the universe. They would rather experience thisWhen there is a strong influence of Neptune in
connection than protect their own ego. Thisour chart, there is an ever present yearning for a
spiritual sense of connection guides all that theyhigher realm of consciousness, a longing for God,
do, from their relationships to their choice ofa search for something more than our daily
career and their spiritual expression. They seek toreality. People who fall under this astrological
elevate their consciousness beyond the confinesconfiguration are often tempted to take a
of the material world. They are highly intuitiveshortcut to that plane by using chemical
people. Their exquisite sensitivity to the worldsubstances to escape reality. But their efforts fail
around them can even rise to the level of psychicin the long run because they are disappointed by
abilities.the false world of chemical highs.
RelationshipsBy uplifting our consciousness, Amethyst
Pisces' gentle side leads them to be verybecomes the messenger who reminds us of our
sensitive, loving, and trusting. They seek harmonyeternal connection with God. It is the bringer of
in their relationships and will do whatever they canbliss and understanding, of expansion to our being.
to avoid conflict-winning a fight is not meaningfulIt helps to clear the mind and to transform our
to Pisces. They approach everyone in a friendlylimiting beliefs about who we are. It is our guardian
manner that draws many allies to them, but theyand ally who accompanies us on our visionary
are intimate only with a small group of friends andquest to find greater truth and meaning in life."
family. They are romantic, need to be with aI wish you a very enchanted journey into the
partner, and commit themselves for the longmysterious world of healing gemstones and
term.looking at them in a new way! Have fun! If you
Compassion is a trait that stands out in Pisces.enjoyed this article and my perspective on things,
They are born care takers. Pisces people veryand if you like to stay informed on the astrological
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Challengesjoy and inner growth.
As a water sign, Pisces people have a preferenceHave a wonderful inspired week, aloha and many
to lead "fluid" lives, going with the flow rather thanblessings, Shakti.
pursuing a specific life plan. They are more