Sunday, September 20,
2015
This morning we wake up to
the Sagittarius Moon in sextile to Mercury in Libra at 5:29 AM.
Mercury is, of course, retrograde in Libra. Collectively we are
steeped in a bit of a mental review. Relationships are on the
discussion table. The type of relationship being reviewed depends
upon which house you find Mercury running backward.
Mercury's Relationship
Review by House Position
1st
house-reviewing how you think about the relationship with yourself,
your anger, your motivations/drive
2nd
house-reviewing how you think about your relationship with your
values, stability, self-worth and tangible goods/money
3rd
house-reviewing how you think about your relationship with your
siblings, peers and information gleaned from the outside world
(perspective)
4th
house-reviewing how you think about your relationship with home,
family, emotion, mother
5th
house-reviewing how you think about your relationship with children,
romance, your ego, play, risk-taking, creativity
6th
house-reviewing how you think about your working relationships, your
relationship with your health, your doctor, your daily routines
7th
house-reviewing your how you think about relationships in
general..partnerships, known enemies, how you think about the terms
fairness, justice and balance
8th
house-reviewing how you think about your relationship with death,
sex, intimacy, your shadow, debt, the way in which energy/power are
exchanged within your relationships
9th
house-reviewing how you think about your relationship with news
entities, the judicial system, sports, preaching/religious factions,
reviewing your relationship with what you think you know or what you
have been taught
10th
house-reviewing how you think about your relationship with authority
and the public, your father, your career
11th
house-reviewing how you think about your relationship with
technology, higher medicine/specialists, your friends and social
networks
12th
house-reviewing how you may trip yourself up unwittingly in
relationship with anyone, how you think about your addictions, your
dreams/imaginings, your ability to forgive and absolve, how you think
about your relationship with spirituality and empathy, how you think
about your boundaries or lack thereof
After the check-in with
Mercury, the Moon dances in a lovely fire trine with Venus at 10:05
AM. Love is alive and at your breakfast table. This aspect feels
pretty good. Free. Easy. Boundless and expansive. You can definitely
tell the Moon is out of Saturn's reach for a moment. This feels open
and free. Comfortable. Joyful. Hey...who needs some joyful? raises
hands and jumps up and down OH OH! PICK ME! PICK ME!
Oh, but...ouch, there is a
square to Chiron at 11:43 AM. Twinge. Maybe we should go for gentle
joy? Easy does it. Shake it but don't break it, you know? Start slow
and easy.
The fire is seriously stoked
right after noon, though. The Moon finds Uranus in Aries by trine as
the square to Chiron begins to wane. Pain? What pain? I'm not going
to let that ruin a perfectly lovely day. ARE YOU? Get out and shake
the dust off. Expend some of the energy of angst that may have built
up on your shoulders during the past week and break free.
From here, the Moon waxes
into a 3rd fire trine with Mars perfecting at 4:13 AM
tomorrow morning. The fun could last all night if you want it to.
There's only one itty bitty problem with that. Our First Quarter Moon
also perfects in the AM at the 29th degree of both
Sagittarius (Moon) and Virgo (Sun)...and, I don't know about you;
but, I'm just waaaay too old anymore to deal with a Monday after an
all nighter.
Enjoy this active and fiery
day. Just don't forget that a new work weeks starts tomorrow.
Monday, September 21,
2015
This morning we wake up
under our First Quarter Moon (5:00 AM). The Sabians for this square
are as follows:
For the Moon at 29
Sagittarius: Perspiring fat boy, eager to reduce is mowing a
lawn. Desire for fitness inherent in all living being.
Consciously built, thus dependable determination. Persistent
endeavor.
For the Sun at 29 Virgo:
Archaic manuscript discloses to scholar the old mysteries. The
understanding which is built on patient steady work and persisting
aspiration. Fecundate power of ancient wisdom.
Ahh...I get this mix. Do
you? First we have the overweight boy who is ready and determined to
get back into shape. There is nothing wrong with a little cardio
obtained while also doing something, like mowing grass. The problem
comes when the boy gets a bit too ambitious and ends up giving
himself a heat stroke by overdoing it. He didn't get out of shape
overnight. So he can't expect that killing himself for one day mowing
the lawn will fix it. The Moon in Sagittarius can have some pretty
overblown expectations. This is where the Sun in Virgo comes in and
says, “Hey...don't be stupid about this. Put some kind of healthy
cardio into your everyday routine while realizing you'll need to pace
yourself. Keep your HEALTH in mind more than just your body image.
This is going to be work that involves steady diligence, persistence
and it will have to be something you continually work toward not just
something that we both think of and obtain in an instant.” Now,
know this doesn't have to be just about weight loss. Many have woken
up to a list of things they would like to change. Ok, that's great!
But, don't think that just because you see the need for change that
it can be fostered in one big whack or in the course of a few hours.
This is progressive change that requires clear steps and diligence.
Change that trickles through our every day by fostering a new
perspective. Take the long view and work to foster SUSTAINABLE
change.
After the First Quarter
perfects the Moon is Void until entering Capricorn at 8:33 AM. By
10:52 PM she is in sextile to Neptune. Softened and subdued. Progress
can be made in this day. But it is not achieved by force. It's
gentle, compassionate, imaginative but, also, responsible. Moon in
Capricorn in sextile to Neptune creates a nice malleable and
shape-able clay. Not too much water. Not too much dust. Productivity
is possible. Whistling while you work or setting your daily tempo to
some nice motivating or flowing music is suggested. Aim for gentle,
flowing production as well as aiming to lead with compassion.
When we lay our heads down
tonight, we are liable to feel pretty good about what we've managed
to accomplish. The grounded Moon in Capricorn meets the glory of
keeping all the ducks in the right order, Jupiter in Virgo. Our steps
forward become more clear and we are inclined to believe we can
manage them.
Tuesday, September 22,
2015
This morning the sky is dark
and heavy. What the heck happened? Last night everything felt fine so
what is this ominous feeling hanging in the sky? It is the Moon
perfecting in conjunction to Pluto at 8:05 AM. Hey, you made quite a
bit of progress yesterday by being FLEXIBLE! Don't turn into a greedy
control freak today. Remember where your benefit lies..in Virgo.
Retain your practicality and don't be afraid to get your own hands
dirty while involved in the work ahead. One diligent well thought out
step at a time. Also, don't forget to assess your true motivations
behind what it is you want to achieve. Peer into that shadow (they
are growing longer these days) and ensure that you are the one
steering this boat.
The Moon crosses over Pluto
once a month. But, this passage is likely to be felt a bit more
strongly than the routine conjunctions; because, Pluto is stationed.
His powers are heightened. We've got a lot to rebuild and that is
likely strongly felt this morning. We didn't get in this hole
overnight so don't let the weight of the work crush you. Vow to
survive it and incorporate the need for change and rebuilding into
your daily routine. This ain't one and done. For sure.
By 10:56 AM the Moon is
square Mercury Rx in Libra. The second square between Mercury and
Pluto is tightening, due to perfect again on the 24th. Not
only are we feeling emotional pressure but we are feeling mental and
social pressure too. You may receive outside criticism today that
informs you that you are going about things all the wrong way. I'm
not telling you to totally dismiss these conversations. Listen to
what the person is saying while realizing, in the end, the
consequences of your choices fall on your shoulders. In other words,
hear what they have to say but reserve the ability to make a decision
on your own. Take your time and weigh out the facts and the opinions.
But, think for yourself. OK?
Over top of all this
darkness in the morning and mental conflict in the late morning,
there is a bubbling and gurgling occurring in our hearts. Venus is
waxing into liberating trine with Uranus giving us the ability to
break free from some of our feelings of being beholden to others.
It's my life. It's my choice.
The trine perfects at
midnight tonight and it follows a square from the Moon to Uranus.
Some of those folks doling out friendly advice might get a lightening
bolt hurled at them in response. Don't freaking tell me what to do or
how to feel! WHAPOW! Our give a damn breaks and we realize and are
inspired by the fire trine between Venus and Uranus. Independence and
the ability to assess what is important to you without someone
telling you what that should be reigns supreme.
There's a chance for
conflict in this day. There is a chance that some folks will get told
to go fly a kite. Oppressive relationships could be released or blown
apart under this sky. Remember who the boss of your life is. If you
can't answer that question by assessing the reflection you see in the
mirror, then something is horribly wrong. Yeah. Fix that.
Following the square to
Uranus at 7:13 PM, the Moon is Void for a loooong time! She doesn't
enter Aquarius until 1:56 PM tomorrow. Let the pot simmer for now. We
wake up to a new atmosphere tomorrow.
Wednesday, September
23, 2015
This
morning, we wake up to LIBRA SEASON! I do hate to see Virgo season
go, frankly. But, as a Libra, I'm also inclined to welcome this time
of year. Autumn is my all time favorite season. And it begins today!
The Fall equinox, Mabon, pumpkin spice everything, warm apple pies,
lovely vividly colored leaves, cooler nights, scare crows and fodder
shocks, hay bales and campfires....yes...yes...yes! Happy Birthday
Fellow Librans! The Sun entered the sign at 4:03 AM.
The
Moon, however, is still floating around in Void status. So, none of
this may tickle our fancy until later on in the day. The lights on
the Moon come back on as she enters Aquarius at 1:52 PM. The wind
starts picking up at this point as we have a nice Air Trine between
the Moon in Aquarius and the Sun newly in Libra. Things are light and
breezy...not to mention well grounded. The Sun is also waxing into
sextile with Saturn in Sagittarius and the Moon finds the same by
sextile at 2:35 PM...the same time it finds the Sun. So, yeah the
wind is really whipping but the day is solid and grounded. Air feeds
fire but fire is subdued and grounded by Saturn right now so steady
forward progress can be made if you can deal with Mercury Rx. Saturn
in Sagittarius prompts us to do something instead of just think or
talk about doing it. What this set up does is create a wonderfully
supportive mini-trine between the Sun, Moon and Saturn. I like it. I
really, really, do. I think most everyone else will too. Here we are
at the mid-point of our week and we meet with a feeling of balance
and stability. Uh huh...I'll take it! Of course, this also means the Sun is headed toward a conjunction with the Nodes, BML, Mercury, a square with Pluto and an opposition with Uranus. But, eh, we can talk about that later. Happy Fall!
Thursday, September 24,
2015
Windiness
continues into our Thursday with a lunar trine to Mercury Rx in Libra
at about noon. All those “reviews” set forth via house position
are assessed on an emotional level. It's not a watery affair. The
Aquarius Moon is quite analytical and can do it's assessments with a
bit of detachment. Plus, it's inclined to experimentation and taking
a nice well thought out view of the situation as a whole. This is an
amicable aspect that occurs in Air. So the brain and the emotional
body are busy places; but, many will be holding their thoughts close
to their chests for now. We may talk to our closest friends or
perhaps consult an expert; but, we are still basically thinking
things over for now. Weighing our options. Checking out the other
side of the fence. Rewiring and reviewing before we decide how to
move forward.
Mercury
is in square to Pluto, again, at 6:32 PM and he takes the windiness
and puts weight on it. Information is held even more closely to our
chests because at this point. We've decided we don't really know who
we can trust. The mental pull is deepened and risks turning paranoid
and obsessive. Are your thoughts being controlled? Are you looking at
this too closely or not closely enough? Are you being influenced by
folks with an alternative agenda? Are you missing a key part of the
puzzle? Hang in there. Help is on the way through a lunar sextile
from to the Moon's current ruler, Uranus in Aries at 10:05 PM.
Something
“stuck” is jostled loose at this point. We remember our “give a
damn” and how it keeps breaking. Release yourself from the opinions
and judgments of others and do your thing. Know that mental “weight”
is likely to be a “thing.” Prepare for the rebuild to begin as
Pluto FINALLY turns direct at 10:17 PM. Then, prepare for motivations
to make a shift from what you can do for you (Mars in Leo) to how you
can fix the situation, help or serve others (Mars in Virgo). Mars
passes into Virgo at 10:19 PM. Shifting is happening. Keep your feet
firmly on the ground and wait for the dust to settle. Then, grab your
broom and sweep that dust up! Mars is in Virgo, I said! Dirty life?
Clean it up!
Friday, September 25,
2015
Overnight
the Moon in Aquarius opposed Venus in Leo. We assessed the needs of
the many (Moon in Aquarius) in contrast to our personal desires,
values. Our own self worth is a large part of that equation. If we
feel we are not “enough” we may try to supplement that with
material things, for example. The Aquarius Moon is detached from
this. Venus, herself, is in a period of detachment as well still
lingering in trine to Uranus. She wants to cut the chord in a way.
She wants to be herself and be more independent...able to express
herself more freely. Those feelings tug, pull and swirl in our hearts
as we sleep. The Moon is Void until entering Pisces today at 3:44 PM.
It's
quiet. Subdued. Many are in deep contemplation about their current
life circumstances. But, it's quiet. Contemplative. Introspective.
As the
Moon enters Pisces mid-afternoon, she immediately meets Mars in Virgo
by opposition. Well, isn't this a nice steamy hot emotional soup.
It's diffuse, suffocating and overly expansive at the same time,
restrictive and boundless..yes, all at the same time.
Real/unreal/right/wrong...swirl, swirl, swirl, steam, steam,
steam....bubble, bubble, toil and trouble...
Have
you ever watched a movie that had a “flashback” scene? The edges
of the picture frame start to blur and they play that weird throwback
music and the scene fades from present day back to past? Yeah! It's a
lot like that.
This is
how the aspects roll going into that:
Moon
opposite Mars in Virgo at 4:31 PM
Moon
square Saturn at 4:41 PM
Mars
square Saturn at 9:14 PM September 25th.
Those
aspects, that's the real. The present day. Current life events. What
is solid. Ambition is regulated and responsible. It is beholden to
securing (Saturn) the truth (Sagittarius). It does solid work for
solid pay. Day by day. Week by week. It's the solid daily grind of
routine and answering to being accountable for our actions. Solid. K?
But...(cue
the flashback music)
Saturday,
September 25, 2015
We are
in the “real” as illustrated at the end of Friday's write up. We
are trying to take care of business. The brick walls we are hitting
in those efforts are real. We might be a little grumpy and tense. We
want to relax but there is work to do. So, we toil. Keeping it real
and as Mars waxes into square with Saturn tonight, that real could
feel really heavy and really hindering. Grind. Grind. Grind.
Everyday. All day. For...what? Exactly? Is my security worth this
dead and dulling burden? Harumph. We fall exhausted from the weight
into bed as the Moon leaves Saturn and begins to wax into conjunction
with Neptune at 4:12 AM. The “real” we are carrying around
dissolves like a bouillon cube...diffusing, blurring, melting away.
Frustrated tears are possible. So is release, acceptance and
forgiveness.
Sunday
morning, we wake up with this soup under the spotlight through a
lunar opposition to Jupiter. Our benefit lies in cleaning up the soup
that has boiled over. All the while, we assess the damage and
remember how we got here in the first place through a lunar
inconjunct to Mercury Rx in Libra and a sextile to Pluto that covers
up the majority of our Sunday. What can we do differently? Can this
be fixed? Where do we go from here?
Swirl...swirl...bubble...bubble...keep your pot on a slow simmer.
Prepare for the unexpected. The answers will come. Some blocks may
amazingly dissolve. The unexpected is due to occur...under the
eclipse coming to our sphere next week. Hold steady. Deal. Get ready
for perspective to shift and for things to start popping loose at the
seams (not all in a bad way either) in the week to follow.
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