This morning we wake up to the Moon in
Leo and a plethora of fire energy. At 1:21 PM, the Moon finds the Sun
via trine. By 5:41 PM, she is in trine to Mercury in Sagittarius.
Then, at 7:22 she finds Jupiter by conjunction after also finding
Juno by conjunction.
Demetra George in her book, Asteroid
Goddesses, says Juno in Leo wants the romanticism of courtship to
follow her into marriage and she wants to feel pride in her
partnerships. She goes on to say, “if Juno is neglected, ignored or
taken for granted here then she can resort to egotistical, selfish
behavior and inappropriate means of gaining attention.” In regard
to Juno/Moon aspects in the natal chart, she says, “The relatedness
principle combines with emotional responsiveness. This combination
indicates that the fulfillment of one's emotional needs is linked to
having a meaningful relationship.” She further explains that when
challenged, the Juno/Moon person needs to “learn to find emotional
security and fulfillment within oneself as well as through the
partnership.” I say that Juno/Moon people have to be able to
emotionally connect to their commitments otherwise, the commitment is
forced. When commitment is forced, we can become bitter and
resentful. I also think this placement allows for intuitively
connecting with our partners. Juno/Moon is very sensitive to their
partner's emotions and can tell how “the other” is feeling even
when not being told. Plus, they are able to provide nurturing to
their partners, while in turn, can be nurtured through the commitment
itself.
Coming by transit, I see Juno in Leo
(at her highest) representing our commitment to ourselves. If you've
made vows to yourself, “I will never put myself in that position
again” (for example) then that is a commitment or promise to
yourself which holds particular importance during Juno's days in Leo.
When the Moon finds her, we could be reminded of the emotions that
prompted those personal vows. In light of that, we should uphold our
commitment to ourselves even if we are temporarily swept away by
romanticism. Overall, I think Juno represents more than just our
commitment in marriage. I think she rules over commitment itself be
that our commitment to our work, friendships and how seriously we
take those commitments to begin with. A Juno in Leo person may find
it more easy to commit to creative projects or outlets that allow for
personal creative expression (particularly when also in aspect to the
Sun). They are less likely to commit to physically tasking and boring
ventures. They are unlikely to find satisfaction within commitments
that require a lot of work and very little fun.
Juno in Leo also represents the need to
commit to our young people and honor the promises we have made to
them.
Moon in Leo in trine to the Sun and
Mercury in Sagittarius can make for a day filled with emotional
performances. That's perfect if you are a member of a theater company
or attending a live performance. But, some may hold impromptu
performances of their own. Some of these performances may be based
upon some really heart warming stories. Others, may be wildly
exaggerated and potentially take the dramatic tone of “oh woe is
me.”
What is the most interesting to me are
the stories and conversations that are coming from the mouths of
babes at this time. Children seem to have such a simple form of
rationale sometimes; but, man, can they ask some hard questions.
Tomorrow morning, Mercury in Sagittarius finds Jupiter in Leo by
trine. When I think of that aspect, I see children dressed up for
Christmas pageants and holiday performances. I also hear church bells
and the sound of a child's voice reading off her Christmas list to
Santa. I hear prayers and singing wafting up to the heavens. The
energy is certainly sweet for things like that. But, we may also hear
some wisdom fall out of the mouths of our youths that it would
behoove us to listen to.
By watching these youthful performances
(or even without having one to attend) we may be reminded today of
what we were like as children during the holidays. For some, this may
foster warm memories of innocence and wonder. For others, it could be
a painful memory. Painful memories may have us taking a vow to
ourselves and our children to do things differently...aiming for the
way we feel it should have been for us when we were kids. Or, we may
try to re-create some of those memories in an effort to share them
with a new generation. Either way, the Moon creates a youthful feel,
for better or worse, throughout today.
Holidays past, present and future all
have the potential to hold prominence today. We may traverse through
time to touch upon each one just as Scrooge did in the Christmas
Carole. As you can probably guess, this time travel occurs with a
particular personal perspective. My memories and pontifications of
the future will differ from someone else's, for example. And, such
traversing of time and memories can be prompted simply by engaging in
holiday activities with children even if it is a simple trip to see
Santa at the mall. Or, it can occur even if you have no direct
contact with children at all.
The whole thing makes perspective
really important. We don't want to get so lost and swept up in our
own needs and desire to tell our own stories that we leave no room
for anyone else to illustrate theirs. Sharing and being open to
giving equal time on the stage to everyone should be where we are
aiming but, there will be some who are prompted to hog the spotlight.
If that occurs, then sit back and enjoy the show. You'll get a chance
to share your story, if you want.
At the very least, I would say most
places and homes have their holiday decorations up for display. It's
a good day to drive around and check those out. It's a good day
(weather permitting) for a casual stroll to drink in the atmosphere
of the season or even for hopping on a horse drawn buggy for a tour.
It's also a great day to put the finishing touches on your own décor.
Look and listen for carolers and those attempting to spread joy and
generosity in light of the season. Then, join in.
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