ALACAZEM 2015.06.18

19 Jun ALACAZEM 2015.06.18

June 18 to 25, 2015   Visible planets: Morning: Mercury  Evening: Venus, Jupiter, Saturn

It’s Summer Solstice and Bluegrass in Telluride. How often these two stellar events coincide with each other. And rightly so. The Telluride Bluegrass Festival is a premier event celebrating music, mountains and the glorious, stunning magnificence of Mother Nature. After all, it’s Summer!

So many years, so many festivals and so much awesome music. From the homegrown, humble beginnings of that first Telluride Bluegrass Festival to the world class, state-of-the- art status of the TBF today – and a new, hot-off-the-press book [Telluride Bluegrass Festival: Forty Years of Festivation]by Dan Sadowsky – one of Telluride’s own best loved TBF emcees and an amazing, talented musician himself – its essence remains the same. Dancing in the Sun – or rain! – standing in the Town Park surrounded by the incredibly gorgeous peaks keeping watch over Telluride, witnessing the powerful hydro-dynamics of Ingram Falls cradled in the crotch below Ajax Mountain, listening to the sounds of banjos, mandolins, guitars and the magical voice of Sam Bush, it’s still all there.

I have so many memories, as we all do, of Bluegrass. Here’s to those sweet days gone by and and all the memories – Fred Shellman, Dunton Hot Springs, motorcycle rides over Lizard Head Pass with the real Don Johnson, my husband Richard in charge of backstage security – employing all his rough and tumble friends to help – and being there up close and personal with the likes of Willie Nelson, Rosanne Cash, Emily Lou Harris, Bela Fleck, et al., to today, the present. Thanks to everyone and everything. And most of all, thanks to the Sun, the Moon, the stars and our Mother Earth. Blessings, peace and starlight. Have fun!

Aries (Mar. 20-Apr. 19) Summer solstice marks the first major crossroads of your solar year, a time of personal reckoning and readjustment. Spring got you up and running, dealing with issues of personal desire and identity, income and resource issues. Now you are ready to take a good long look at where you live, how you feel and whether or not you want to make a move. This is a time to go deep and find out who you are now.

Taurus (Apr. 19-May 20) As spring morphs into summer, the Bull finds plenty of things to do and people to see. The Cancer zodiac month is one of more social interaction, travel and fun, a time to relax in the warming weather and bountiful beauty of nature. Whether it is a magnificent flower garden or a delicious strawberry that delights your senses, indulge in the evocative smells, tastes and textures that come your way. Enjoy life.

Gemini (May 20-June 20) Now that ruler Mercury is direct and you are back on track, take some time to consider the quality of your life and health. No doubt there are a few areas that will benefit from some focus, attention and bolstering. How often do you consider your spiritual fitness and its direct connection to your physical and emotional wellness? Are you walking enough? It’s time to work on a happier, healthier you. Yeah, just do it!

Cancer (June 20-July 22) Congratulations on another revolution around the Sun! A year older and wiser, this is your birthday month, the time to celebrate life on this magnificent, magical planet Earth. Gather your time and energy, take a good look around and consider what sort of special and unique things you want to do on your birthday. As a mini-forecast of the coming year, it is a day to honor and respect. Just as you are. Do what YOU want to do.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 22) With sweet Venus and generous Jupiter both moving through jubilant Leo, embrace the power and grace of the strong and courageous Lion. As the king and/or queen of beasts, this majestic animal symbolizes the best of what you are, the best you can be. Consider how to be stronger, braver, more loyal, royal, loving and giving. Share your bounty with family, friends and lovers. Smile, laugh, hug, kiss and live in light.

Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep. 22) Angels and guardian spirits open doors and illuminate pathways of goodness and grace as loving Venus and magnanimous Jupiter shine light upon the people, places and situations that promise to uplift, encourage, inspire and support you along the often challenging road of life. Stay present, pay attention to what comes your way and focus on the next right thing. A positive attitude and a grateful heart are allies.

Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 22) Summer solstice marks the halfway point through the second half of your solar year, a time of heightened achievement, professional and social activity. You may find yourself working hard for yourself and others, enjoying the action and reaping the rewards. Just remember to balance labor with a program of healthy recovery. Find time to relax and enjoy the magnificent beauty and bounty of summer.

Scorpio (Oct. 22-Nov. 21) Welcome to the year’s most vibrant season. Summer is here and it’s time to take flight. Take out the road atlas and consider where you want to go. Distant horizons beckon and it’s a great zodiac month to explore what lies beyond. Discovery is what fuels your engines now, staying at home just won’t cut it. Walks in nature, camping, road trips and a good book uplift the spirit and renew the soul. Onward cosmic traveler!

Sagittarius (Nov. 21-Dec. 20) With Mars and Mercury [now direct] in Gemini, you may feel as if the veil has lifted, the clouds have disappeared. Partners and mates are finally showing appreciation, cooperating and behaving in ways you like. Ha ha! Remember, it’s really all about what you do, not them. We teach people how to treat us and personal responsibility is a staunch ally on the road of sharing and pairing. Identify your part and enjoy the ride.

Capricorn (Dec. 20-Jan. 19) Welcome the second half of your solar year, a time to move from the personal realm of me, myself and I into the world of we. Sharing and pairing is the name of the game now. You are now ready to move from the personal, internal realm into the more social, interpersonal worlds of the people, places and things outside your door. Be and do your best. And go with grace.

Aquarius (Jan. 19-Feb. 18) Summer comes with guts and glory, brilliant sunsets and shimmering night skies. Warming days lead to enchanting evenings and while you may find yourself working overtime or burning the candle at both ends, make sure you don’t let this magical season rush by without a camping excursion or happy trails road trip. Think about where to go, what to do and whom you want to go with. Stay open; the rest will fall in place.

Pisces (Feb. 18-Mar. 20) Summer, summer, summer! You love it and you know it. You can feel it heart and soul, in your bones. Childhood memories of warm nights, no school and neighborhood play-pals remind you of what makes it all so special. Now it’s time to rekindle the magic and romance of those times and embrace the most exciting, intriguing, sensuous season of the year. Feel and follow your heart, here and there.

Cynthia is a third generation astrologer living on a high mountain mesa in the desert Southwest. Visit her website @ www.alacazem.com