Sunday, April 3, 2016
This morning the waning
Aquarius Moon is quite active. She leaves an overnight sextile with
Saturn in Sagittarius (2:30 AM) and meets up with her modern ruler,
Uranus, at 8:57 AM. Later this evening, she meets Mercury by the same
(7:17 PM) prior to reaching Void status until entering Pisces at 1:47
AM.
It is not a very loud day.
But, one in which socialization is highlighted. As are mundane chores
that demand our attention before the new work week begins.
Our emotional bodies are
still primed for release and absolution. Waning moons call for us to
let go in preparation to begin anew. This Moon brings the ability to
detach from more swamping emotions and take a further reaching
perspective. We gather our friends around us in community bringing
how we feel out into the air.
There is opportunity to come
up for air here and say what needs to be said. We collaborate in
regard to solutions and gather support along the way.
The winds have been fierce
in my neck of the woods for several days. From what I understand this
has been a phenomena across different regions of the US, knocking
over power lines, trees and even whipping up tornadoes. This morning,
however, the trees are resting quietly in our morning hours. Only the
flexible and deeply rooted have survived the destructive winds. Take
that as a reminder to be the flexible and deeply rooted. Bend, but
hold the course. Flex, but don't become uprooted. Accommodate change
but stand on solid, well anchored values.
Monday, April 4, 2016
This morning we wake up to
the grog and fog of a waning Pisces Moon. We move from yesterday's
airy but chilly beaches to today's tides rising. The day is littered
with minor aspects that catalyze personal nuance. Moon semi-sextile
Pluto, Sun inconjunct Jupiter and Moon semi-sextile Uranus. These
stretch over the morning veil from 6 AM to 10 AM. Though minor, these
aspects allude to our new Moon in Aries coming later in the week by
tying the big hitters together who will play a major role in that
Lunar movement (Jupiter, Pluto, Uranus). They also begin the swirl of
personal waters.
By 3:03 PM, the Moon is in
an ambiguous square with Mars in Sagittarius. We aren't sure what we
should do. The emotional body wants quiet and solitude. Mars in
Sagittarius prompts us to go big or go home while we are pretty
inclined to, well, just go home. A multitude of active options exist.
But, we may not feel like engaging due various reasons such as
fatigue, illness or increased emotionality. Plus, Mars is moving
quite slow as he nears his station point. Many feel as if they want
to do big things; but, they are stuck in slog. In those instances, we
are forced to question our motivations. Why did I want to do this in
the first place? Why is it my attempts are met with such resistance?
It's good to assess your motivations and dig for the truth behind
your initiatives especially preceding a Mars retrograde. It's good to
take a few moments and re-think our future paths. It is also still
VERY good to continue preparing to embark on that future path by
assessing past missteps and dumping unhelpful carry on luggage prior
to our departure.
Remember, the ruler of our
current Mars is in Virgo. Jupiter in Virgo reminds us to take slow
and well calculated steps on our journey. He wants us to be humble
and practical as well as diligent by covering every needed step and
not skipping or hopping over ANY of them. Slow. Diligent. Humble
progress. Sometimes that calls for us to peek in the rear-view and
honestly assess where we Yin-ed when we should have Yang-ed in the
past as well as vice versa. Needless to say, this ambiguity could
prompt many to just not move at all today. We will likely still have
the twisted angst that tries to propel us forward. But acting upon
that comes in slow motion. Know that is alright! Lean into
questioning yourself and your motivations. Assess past travels and
learn from them. Know small steps matter even if that one small step
only includes making a decision to take a nap before you do anything
more.
Also, if you are suffering
from illness, this crooky Moon/Mars square can catalyze body aches
and even fevers. Take time to address what your physical and
emotional body needs. Being on physical and emotionally solid ground
is always good starting point. So, efforts taken to find that ground
are worthy under today's skies.
At 7:43 PM the Moon sinks
via conjunction to Neptune. Many will be tired and ready to call an
end to today early. A good night's sleep and rest and recuperation
for your body are good things. Don't fight this. Overnight the Moon
opposes Jupiter (2:35 AM) and squares Saturn (4:43 AM). Dreams may
show us visions of our path forward and allude to potential blocks or
remind of similar situations in the past where we can assess what
worked and what didn't. We could even meet “instructors” in our
dreams with valuable messages to deliver. Keep your dream diary handy
to jot these “lessons” down to review when you are more awake.
There could certainly be valuable information in the symbolism of
dreams even if you don't understand the message fully right at this
moment. You are going to want to remember as much as you can. So,
write down anything that may come to you in these hours (or in
dreams), even if it seems insignificant at the time, so that you can
look back on it later. The outlet for this mutable t-square is in
Gemini. So, be a good student and take notes. We are all learning
here.
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
This morning we are still
under the wet blanket of a Pisces Moon. However, we are more
empowered under an early morning sextile from the Moon to Pluto at
6:34 AM. This is followed by a very sturdy and responsible trine from
the Sun to Saturn at noon. Nice! A brave and stable but compassionate
Pisces Moon wrapped in a responsible sky is a very sturdy platform.
The sands under our feet stop shifting and the waves become less
turbulent allowing us to get our bearings. Then, as we are standing
on this sandbar, the scenery immediately starts to shift.
Venus leaves the watery
realm of Pisces for the passionate and fiery realm of Aries at 12:51
PM. Shortly following this, the Moon bumps into our denied and
repressed addictions, illnesses and pains through a conjunction with
Chiron and the South Node at 2:51 PM. Finally, following a “big
idea” semi-sesquisquare with Jupiter at 6:17 PM, Mercury leisurely
strolls into the sign of Taurus where minds become set and plans
become solid. Basically, heartbeats quicken and desires are set
aflame. But, time is about to meet with a serious slow down. In my
opinion, this is a nice thing. I'm ready for a slow down. However,
know that changing your mind or reconfiguring your
learning/communication style will be difficult while Mercury is in a
fixed sign. Also know that is exactly what we will be called to do by
the Universe as Mercury will eventually retrograde in the sign of
Taurus. But for now, minds are more grounded and centered around a
personal value system while our hearts want to run free and
uninhibited.
Following the conjunction
with Chiron, the Moon is Void until entering Aries at 2:47 AM. Today
and tomorrow mark the period of the darkest of the Dark Moon. A time
for final release and emotional quieting. There are periods of time
just prior to the Sun peaking above the horizon and the first chirps
of birdsong, that are incredibly still and quiet. These periods of
time echo what is happening with our current Moon. Stillness. Quiet.
Meditative absolution prior to the break of a new dawn. Find/create
that place of stillness within yourself as we move toward the
breaking dawn of the New Moon on Thursday morning.
Wednesday, April 6,
2016
This morning, we likely feel
markedly better than we did under the questionable and watery
atmosphere of the Pisces Moon. We wake up to an Aries Moon conjunct
Venus at 4:02 AM. This is followed by a motivating trine to Mars in
Sagittarius at 3:52 PM. While these aspects may, indeed, help us to
feel better, we are encouraged to not “jump the gun” or start
before we are truly ready. The Moon is still darkening. Therefore, we
should still be leaning into release and tying up loose ends before
we begin thinking of moving on to anything else. However, this energy
can definitely kick-start our gumption to take on some of those
lingering ends. A bit of energy is restored and we feel a little more
motivated.
In our early evening hours,
the prompting to NOT become overly eager or greedy becomes highly
accentuated as the Sun squares off with Pluto (4:09 PM). What this
energy can bring is a true trial by fire. There is potential for your
ego to be squeezed in such a way that ugly rises to the surface.
Please note, if this happens, that is for your observation and
subsequent relinquishment. It is not so you can become power drunk or
paranoid. This is how Pluto cleanses. He will burn parts of you to
ash with the suggestion of “let it burn” and “endure the
purification” then eventually you will let the dust blow away.
However, lots of folks feel this “rising” in power and fire and
try to grasp hold of it instead of observing the demons leaving their
bodies. Let the Devils go. Resist temptation to attempt to control or
over-power others. On that same note, know that folks will be quite
prone to show their ugly and take the path of least resistance
unwittingly under this sky. In other words, there will be folks WITH
malefic intentions out there. (Surprise, surprise, they are out there
everyday). But, they seem to be parade today. So, keep your radar up
and instinctively look and heed cues that tell you your surroundings
may not be safe. Those instincts will be kicking hardcore today for
good reason. It's better to be safe than sorry. Also, know you will
have the power to fight for your life if needed. But, often, in
mundane power struggles the best tactic is to just let go of the rope
and laugh as the other person falls on their rear. Some folks call
that “giving up.” I call that reserving my energy for something
worthy instead of wasting it on proving myself to someone who is just
trying to control me. As long as I'm pulling on the other end of that
rope, they are controlling me and how I expend my energy. However,
the minute I let go, I retain my power for my own use and am free to
make those decisions on my own. That's where you true power lies,
darling. In your ability to direct yourself. You really don't have
anything to prove to anyone. However, if you need to protect
yourself, the power is there. Under this sky, you should not only
question your own motivations but everyone else's as well. DO NOT go
along just to get along today. Make sure you know WHY you are being
asked to do whatever and then decide if you want to get on board or
not. Reserve the right to say, “No.” It's your life and you are
going to have a prime opportunity to declare that under tomorrow's
New Moon.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
This morning we wake up on
solid ground as the Moon trines Saturn at 4:34 AM. Shortly after, we
are reminded of yesterday's subservient control efforts as the Moon
meets Pluto by square (6:26 AM) squeezing the gunk from our emotional
body forth and excoriating us one last time before the New Moon. Be
honest with yourself about how you feel. There is no space for
denial. We are imbibed with fortitude and endurance. So, fear not
what you see. Instead, see it for what it is and let it go. This is
baggage you don't need on the path forward.
At 7:24 AM the first New
Moon of our Astrological New Year pops at 18 Aries 04. From Dane
Rudhyar's book, The Wheel of Significance, our Sabian Symbols for
this Lunar event read as follows:
SUN AND MOON AT 19 ARIES: A
magic carpet hovering over an ugly industrial suburb. Capacity to
transform everyday life by the power of creative significance; or
escape in idle fancy.
MARS AT 9 SAGITTARIUS: A
mother is leading her children up a broad stairway. Conscious
advance of selfhood from plane to plane. Real courage in all approach
to life. Inner guidance in all growth.
The Sabian for Mars, I
believe, is the most telling. “A mother is leading.” If you will
notice, it does not say she is preaching, directing or shoving. She
is leading. Modeling how to take each step for those under her wings.
So, this is where action is more powerful than words. We are setting
example for future generations to follow which means we should imbibe
our actions with wisdom and foresight as well as follow-through.
Don't leave them hanging mid-staircase. And, if you find yourself in
a situation where you are unsure of what your next move should be,
take yourself out of the situation. Imagine someone else, perhaps
even your child or friend, in this situation. Next, imagine they have
come to you for advice. What would you tell them to do from your
“now” outside perspective? That, my dear, is where you find YOUR
next step. Walk forward with the advice you would give to someone
else in your situation. Lead by setting a wise example. The key is to
walk the walk more than you talk the talk. Actions, most definitely,
speak louder than words under this sky. So pay less attention to what
someone else says and more attention to what they do while reserving
the right to call the shots for yourself. Because, again, it's your
life.
We are prompted to “go our
own way” and break free from the control efforts of others as the
Moon finds Uranus by conjunction shortly following this New Moon
(10:57 AM). We are also encouraged to lean into trying new methods
and to become inventive with our approach under this aspect. We are
called to raise the bar on our emotional intelligence and rise above
what is considered the current “norm.” Raise your “freak flag”
high and proud. It's a good thing not to swim in the sea of “normal”
these days. Be proud of what makes you unique and gather others who
comfortable in their non-conformity around you for mutual support.
Following the conjunction
with Uranus, the Moon is Void until entering Taurus overnight (2:11
AM). So, the New Moon gateway opens and we are subsequently inspired.
But, the inspiration wanes quickly as the emotional body becomes more
subdued and less eager. We've plenty of time to think of our next
step and this proverbial pause gives us the time and space to do so.
The main thing is to find the center of you...apart from outside
influence...and then find the wisdom from past experience that may be
of use as you move forward. This is not an Aries New Moon that has us
shooting out of the starting gate. No. Not with Mars deep in shadow.
Each move should come strongly from our core and be well considered.
That DOES NOT come under a rush. It's a slow, well considered,
forward motion. So, keep that in mind. Bolting out of the starting
gate will have you picking yourself up and dusting yourself off more
than anything. Take your time. Be the tortoise and set your own pace
without being pressured to compete.
Friday, April 8, 2016
This morning, the Moon is
grounded and stabilized in Taurus. Our hearts still blaze with desire
and our emotional body craves comfort and Earthly tangibles. The
cravings in our guts call to us to fill our bodies with solid
food...though, that may come disguised as a craving for sugary
sweets, I suggest you skip those and choose stuff that won't leave
you feeling flat later. What your body wants is sustainment. What
your mind will reach for is the quick and easy solution which may not
serve our needs as well as something a little more practical and,
well, Earthy. Fresh vegetables. Water packed fruits. Protein. CLEAN
AND ENERGIZING WATER. Water is energizing? Yeah, you'd be surprised
how much once you dare to start weaning yourself off face planting
caffeine and sugars. As a matter of fact, I cringe a little when
someone says, “Ew...I can't drink just PLAIN water.” What do you
think your body was made to drink? Because, at one time, clean clear
water was all there was. How detached are you from your body if you
adverse to giving it what it truly needs? Maybe you should listen to
that instead of a Pepsi commercial. How hooked do these chemicals
have you anyway? Like being controlled like that? I'm just saying...
At 9:42 AM our cow Moon
meets our Cow brain (Mercury in Taurus). You talk about folks with
their heels dug in! There will be a lot of that today. Some due
tenacity. Some of it due pure stubbornness. Only you will know if you
are holding ground for good reason or just wallowing in personal ruts
out of resistance to change. Be sure you can tell the difference.
All this dusty Earthness
meets with a melting point as night draws nigh. The Moon meets
Neptune by softening sextile at 7:26 PM. Resistance wanes and softens
a bit. Cows are ready to rest. Dusty throats yearn for rain and muddy
hands yearn to be soaked clean. Allow the softening to occur and
prepare a place for comfortable and secure sleep. Freshly washed
sheets and linens imbibed with a soft (VERY soft...loud scents are
going to be distracting, headachy and could stir up allergic
reactions) scent of lavender helps to ease us into a space of
comfort. Tangibility is important. So, surround yourself with soft
fabrics after you've soaked away the dusty crust of the day. Besides,
Venus in Aries also wants you to treat your body nicely. So, feel
free to do so.
Overnight, these luxurious
self-care efforts pay off as the Moon whips up a nice Earth trine
between Jupiter (1:19 AM) and Pluto (5:50 AM) as we sleep. Personal
restoration is underway. So don't skimp on efforts that support such.
Saturday, April 9, 2016
We awake spry and
well-rested under today's Taurus Moon. Which is good. Because, the
Universe is packing electrified cattle prods. The only aspect (after
last night's Earth trine) coming from the Moon today is a sextile to
Chiron at 2:21 PM. Be wary of your triggers. From here she is Void
and emotional bodies become less responsive. However, by 5:27 PM the
Sun is riding a lightning bolt of change that can catalyze some
erratic and/or impulsive behavior.
Let me tell you something. I
have Sun conjunct Uranus in my natal chart. I loathe, more than
anything, to be told what to do. So reserve your directives for
yourself. Especially when the transit of Sun/Uranus occurs with a
fixed Moon and Mercury. If you feel the need to rebel, be sure it is
for just cause and not just for the sake of rebelling. Break habits.
Detach from routine that threatens to keep you on a plateau. Reach
for and incorporate change and personal independence in your life. Do
not be afraid to bust out of the molds others have a tendency to put
you in and do not be afraid to be unpopular. Fuck popularity, ok? You
want folks around you that support you being YOU not folks you have
to continually bend to accommodate and who fear you stepping out
independently. You are free to choose who you are outside of external
expectation. So, choose consciously and wisely. Know that impulsive
and erratic behaviors are on the low end of this energy expression.
The high end has us rising above current circumstance and choosing
the smartest options instead of allowing ourselves to be
cattle-prodded into reaction. Respond. Do not just react. There is a
difference.
Cutting down on stimulants
(including electronic and social media over-stimulation) and chemical
pollutants will assist you in handling the potentially catalyzing
moments of this transit. It's also going to help that the Moon is
Void and less reactive and perhaps a little less anxious. But, there
is still a need to hold yourself on center and ground out the
lightning. Only treat a situation as emergent if it is truly
emergent. No need for self-created drama to increase your sense of
self-importance. Triage the situation with a cool head. Ensure you
are working with safe well insulated circuitry to avoid becoming a
bleeping blooping short-circuited robot.
The Moon remains Void until
entering Gemini at 1:59 AM.
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