Planets Speak

My belly holds the galaxy.

I willingly,
knowingly,
swallowed
one by one,
the planets.

I savor the juices they hold.
It trickles out my lips.

To discover their composition,
I taste their insides.

Just like the mythological,
Cronus, Lord of my sun self
who ate his children to survive, I, too, choose this meal for my survival.

Planets held in my stomach sanctuary are digested.
I roll them around
to understand their movements.

I breathe their energy as they inhale me.
I trace their symbols onto
my body,
Etched grooves of energies.

I call them by name,
these creations of purpose,
“Help me find my purpose.”
“Help me understand a meaningful existence.”

“Speak to me of the legends the ancients told.”
Stories woven through time,
to explain what their eyes beheld.

The sky world changes.
Planets move in orderly precession.
They know just where to go.

The sky holds an
exquisite light.
I want to be sky.
I want to be light.
I want to move in change
to grow.

I want to speak planets.
Their bodies full of illumination,
spinning forever with
the Light.

~Mary Ellen Lucas

 

 

When I began to study astrology, my intent was to better understand myself and my children. I had continuous insights examining my own astrological charts. I learned by interacting with these charts. I was often surprised at the ease with which I could understand astrological concepts.

I progressed in my learning and began to interpret charts for friends. They, in turn, encouraged me to become a professional.

While attending a Metaphysical Fair, I was stopped by a man passing out Mobius strips. He asked me to pose a question, and said, that if I did, I would receive an answer. I had been debating with myself for a while, “Am I ready to interpret astrological charts for others?” The answer I received on the Mobius strip was this quotation from Nietzsche, “Wisdom sets limits to knowledge, too.” I realized in that moment I had the wisdom that would allow me to apply my knowledge of the gifts of the stars. I could trust my intuition, as well as the knowledge I had acquired from classes and books.

How exciting! I could have a profession that I loved! I felt as if those words from Nietzsche gave me permission to move forward in the passionate pursuit of my own destiny. So, I left my conventional job in the world of business and began my own practice, committing myself to serve others with an energy-healing and astrology practice.

Much later, after much more experience and study, I was ready to teach astrology, sharing this joyous endeavor with others.

We are given a short time in this life to learn what we can, to be who we are and to love. To accomplish these goals, all of us must address many hurdles and challenges. Astrology can help us to do this.

I am a practical Capricorn Sun-personality, with a mystically, imaginative Pisces Moon. This allows me the ability to see you from a unique perspective. It is important for me to acknowledge who you are. When I read your chart, I understand your strengths. Astrology helps to identify you. Your unique God-given gifts become apparent. Astrology describes your unique gifts.

There is no such thing as good or bad Zodiac signs. Nor are there good or bad combinations of planetary interactions. Charts reflect energy. Energy can show you possible ways of being. You and I will look at each theme in your chart. We will highlight the planetary movements where the best use of your energy will reveal how to apply your gifts in the everyday context of your life.

I will encourage you to follow the natural rhythm cycles of the skies to harmonize and to balance your life. Following these natural cycles often means being out of step within our
current culture.

When interpreting your chart, I will confirm and support you in a process of your deepening awareness. I will help you enlarge your view of earth and sky as one sacred relationship, and see your part of that great cosmic wholeness. We will both understand how you can learn best, as well as to grow in
love and to be of service to others.

We shall continuously grow in understanding your spiritual nature. We shall learn about your very best self. We will seek wisdom through the lens of astrology.

We shall learn how you may fulfill your purpose on Earth. Astrology will provide us an understanding of your energy.

My Sun sign is represented by the mountain climbing goat.

I look for the highest peak to ascend to and the surest path to follow. With the aid of Astrology, we can find for you a
sure-footed way through life.

Let the stars be a guide for you, shining light on your pathway. Allow me to assist you in seeing that light.

Mary Ellen Lucas