This morning we wake up to the Moon
still swimming in Pisces and in sextile to Pluto (5:37 AM) as Mars
sextiles Uranus (3:33 AM). We have a bit of ongoing Mars/Uranus
flavor with Uranus in Aries. This just puts a little icing on the
cake. I personally love to hate the aspect myself. I have Mars/Uranus
conjunct in my natal chart. Growing up, I heard a lot of “You are
too independent” which, to this day makes no sense to me. How can
someone be too independent? I'm also ridiculously defiant and
rebellious. They medicate people for that, you know? Or they try to.
Here's the overall thing with that placement, though, I do not...do
NOT like to be told what to do. Most folks with this placement or
other aspects between Mars/Uranus are the same. You can call this
defiance and obstinance if you want; because, sometimes that is
exactly what it is...but I call it “I'll decide what the
appropriate action is for me and what it is I need to do all by
myself...thank you very much.” So, note one for today, don't try to
be bossing people around. They will be resistant if not pissed off
about it. It's best to keep your nose in your own business and decide
what it is you are going to do rather than decide what it is everyone
should do. Then, you can lead by example. Trying to lead by force
could get really ugly.
With Mars sextile Uranus and the Moon
lingering in sextile to Pluto, there is a sense of stern resolve
behind a push for independence and freedom of action. This is aside
from the fact that the Sun is still within orb of a sextile to
Jupiter which has pumped a few folks into being quite full of
themselves lately. So we have confidence, resolve and potential
defiance all wrapped up in a pretty little bow—under a Pisces Moon
which means the feeling could very well be contagious or infectious
all around. But, it can also mean that our actions answer directly to
our emotional body and our ability to feel compassion and empathy
while also prodding the questions, “Is this something I need to let
go of? Do I need to surrender? Or, do I need to unleash the flying
monkeys?”
Potential conflict enters our sphere as
the Sun and Moon square off at midday forming our Last Quarter Moon
(LQM). Typically, Last Quarters are not harsh but they can be fairly
gritty. This LQM pits the Moon in Pisces against the Sun in Gemini
with Jupiter involved by inconjunct and sextile respectively. With
Jupiter involved, things may seem a bit bigger than under a typical
LQM. Jupiter has a tendency to imbibe situations with drama and with
Venus in Leo, there is a certain adoration of performance happening
in our atmosphere. Many will metaphorically “take the stage” for
their solo performance or an impromptu soliloquy. If the audience is
not as receptive as the actor thinks they should be, then there could
be plays put in place in an effort to poke around and get the
attention the performer is craving. In some situations, it doesn't
matter whether the attention a person is receiving is positive or
negative, as long as it is attention. Your best bet? Don't get
wrapped up and swept away in it which is really easy to do under a
Pisces Moon. So, note number two, boundaries up and refuse to get
sucked into someone else's drama.
What we end up with under this LQM are
two Yods. The first one is the one that has been ongoing since the
Full Moon in Sagittarius between Jupiter and Pluto. Mercury has
passed through here. Mars is still lingering very nearby while in
aspect to Uranus and the Sun is sitting right on the base leg in
sextile to Jupiter. The other Yod involves the Moon, Pluto and holds
Jupiter at the apex. These two Yods criss-cross one another and are
conjoined with common planets. The Yod with the Moon will fade
throughout the day. But, the Yod with Sun, Jupiter and Pluto will
hold for just a few more. This brings pivotal circumstance to the
fore and tasks us with really digging deep to bring out our true
character and put it into action for better or worse. This is all
wonderfully unique and dynamic with no “One size fits all”
answer. We've really got to figure out what is best for us on our own
without attempting to copy off of someone else's paper; because, what
works for someone else may not be a great answer on a personal level.
Consciously build your own consequence. You might as well. You are
the one that is going to sleep with those consequences when they
transpire. You know?
Just for kicks, let's look at the
Sabians for this LQM. For the Moon at 19 Pisces (from Dane Rudyar's
book, The Wheel of Significance): Master and pupil commune in
strength in a long walk. Body-strengthening function of the soul.
Release from race karma. Transmutation of everyday facts into
intelligence. Well, that's pretty interesting to me on a personal
level since I woke up this morning thinking about one of my “Masters”
who seriously helped me get a handle on my Mars...not by ordering me
to do something, but by showing me—by the way.
The Sabian for the Sun at 19 Gemini
says: Large archaic volume on display in a museum's archives.
Reserve of collective knowledge and wisdom beyond true individual
self-expression. Deference to past experience. So, the student and
teacher are walking along, perhaps pontificating potential solutions
to current problems while assessing what has worked in the past
versus what hasn't. Past knowledge may contain directive in regard to
what to do...or it may not. Know that these two Sabians point
staunchly to the ability to be your own wise counsel and guide. Yes,
study, listen, learn. But, in the end, remember the decision falls on
your shoulders and directly affects your future trajectory. It's all
highly personal and driven from a person's core. Plus, whatever
action we do take or, conversely, do not take bears an emotional
impact...the Moon squares off with Mars in Gemini at 2:09 PM. From
here, the Moon moves forward to conjunct Chiron at 4:45 PM while also
opposing BML in Virgo and squaring Pallas in Sagittarius. Mars in
Gemini at nearly 20 degrees is a player in this (Pallas, Chiron and
BML are at 21 mutable) HELLO you pain in the ass mutable cross! I've
only got one thing to say about that whole mess...focus your rage.
Don't let it explode all over the place even if it seems like that
would feel really good at the time. Don't react like a wounded
animal, even if you may feel like one. Take conscious control here
and contemplate a strategy (Pallas in Sagittarius) that feeds and
supports your long-term future even if that forward moving plan seems
“outrageous or out of character” (BML) to others. Re-coil. Don't
let “them” push your buttons until you end up doing something
that hurts you in the long run. Nu-uh. “They” don't get that
permission today because we are calling our own shots here for better
or worse, right? In case you didn't know, Lilith didn't take kindly
to being told what it is she was or was not or what it was she was
allowed to do or not. So, there's another hit to keep your spoon in
your own pudding. Know, though, there will be instances where folks
try to stir your pot...be alert to this potential and deflect those
attempts. Chances are the only motivation behind such stirrings is to
deflect attention from the instigator to begin with. You can always
flip that spotlight around and shine light on their attempts. But, in
truth, the best action here is just to ignore it and refuse to give
the pot-stirrer the attention or deflection they are trying manifest.
After
her conjunction with Chiron, the Moon is Void until entering Aries in
the morning. And, to be honest, tomorrow looks like a great day for
metaphorically kicking ass and taking names. The gift of this Void
Moon is that we can rest a bit in preparation for this incoming day
of fire trines and air/fire sextiles. We are going to need to be well
rested in order to wrangle that effectively. There is such a push to
step out of a role of conformity overlaying the sky right now. Again,
today, re-coil, retreat, recalculate. For tomorrow, we attack.
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