Monday, June 6, 2016
Today, looks a lot like an
Astrological break. We have been dealing with a lot of storms...both
metaphorically and literally. Today, though, looks as if we may have
a break of sunshine and, perhaps, even a nice gentle breeze.
This morning we wake up to
the Moon in Cancer. Her first aspect waxes in at 7:48 PM—a trine to
Neptune. Now. Neptune has just been floating around out there lately.
We've plenty of other energies to grab the Astrological presses.
Sure, he is part of ongoing mutable square along with Saturn and
Jupiter. But, Neptune is always underestimated. Folks typically
forget about him until he starts dissolving their chart (and life) by
transit across a period of several very slow, very confusing years.
Yes. It happens. This week, however, it is not a good idea to
underestimate Neptune nor any aspects to the God of the Seas. Why?
Because he is stationing retrograde. We've had enough experience with
retrogrades lately to understand that when a planet is at a station
point, it becomes an issue. Therefore, expect the power of Neptune to
be an issue this week. He officially turns Rx at 12 Pisces on June
13th (next Monday) at 1:28 PM. He'll likely be fogging
things up for a bit until he settles into his new direction. Today,
as the Moon finds him by trine, he is lingering steadfast on the
exact degree/minute upon which he will officially turn Rx next week.
So...he ain't moving. At all. For a bit. Expect haze and fog
throughout along with potential pop-up storm systems.
This, indeed, sets a dreamy
and subtle backdrop to our day overall. Emotions are flowy and we are
quite sensitive. But, it's not harsh. It's gentle.
Prior to Moon/Neptune
perfecting, but, affected by it's waxing (as this does affect our
mood), Venus in Gemini catches up with the Sun by conjunction at 5:50
PM. This occurs at 16 degrees Gemini and, eventually, brings both the
Sun (1:58 AM) and Venus (midnight) into an inconjunct with Pluto.
What we have here is flowy, gentle breezes with a stir of depth
underneath. On the surface, many are smiling and chatty...although
not too focused on work or production. Yet, below the facade, we have
true concerns stirring within our guts. Desire. Sun/Venus in Gemini
is wonderful at distracting itself, though.
By 9:10 PM the Moon in
Cancer is inconjunct Saturn which frames a bit of
heaviness...reminding us there is still serious business to attend to
as we are breezing about. This is followed by a sextile to Jupiter at
11:55 PM. This offers additional buoyancy but Jupiter in Virgo is
fastidious. Here, he reminds us of daily chores and being able to
find delight in the humble, simple and mundane. So, even though it is
Jupiter and it is buoyant it is not this big sparkly affair. It casts
more of a grounding and practical affect upon our Cancer Moon. It
finds pleasure in things like line dried clothes. Hand washed dishes.
Clean, fresh sheets. Simple. Clean. Supportive of fresh “feels”
and littered with mundane accomplishments. Good food. Clean hands and
light conversation fill the day. But...BUT...through out the surface
appearance of the entire affair there is this elusive je ne sais quoi
that whispers of a possibly dark and hidden desire..
“I love you as one loves
certain dark things secretly. Between the shadow and the soul.”
Pablo Neruda, 100 Love Sonnets.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Right before dawn, our
Cancer Moon opposes Pluto in Capricorn (4:07 AM). Remember the depth
stirring in our atmosphere yesterday that no one wanted to talk
about? It's fresh on our minds as we wake up. A nearly magnetic need
emerges. A pulling desire. A face off with the darkness. We have
potential for power struggles, night mares...a heavy thickness that
overlies the morning. Not a magical fog but more of a scary looming
one.
The darkness of the morning
could catalyze paranoia and a sense of dread. The waxing square from
the Moon to Uranus perfecting at 3:21 PM doesn't help matters much.
By then, we are jumpy...anticipating the other shoe to drop while we
are also quite reactive within our angst.
Now, the best way to deal
with all of this is to honestly face off with our shadow and our
fears instead of running from them. We all have darkness.
Acknowledgment of that darkness fosters an awareness. Denial of that
darkness causes it to manifest without our own recognition. Be brave.
Face it down.
Lunar aspects to Uranus by
harsh aspect can be nerve wracking. To handle this effectively, I
offer the standard advice of remaining grounded, cutting down on
stimulation (too much media intake, caffeine, sugars) and
definitely...definitely DO NOT forget to breathe. Whatever catalyzing
or potentially emergent situation arises (if it does) your first
response needs to be a small step back and a few very big, very deep
breaths. In order to effectively deal with Uranus (the crackling
electrical energy of the Universe) grounding and insulation is
essential...just as if you were dealing with electricity in a
circuit. We must absorb and consciously direct the shocks instead of
allowing them to poke and prod us into merely reacting. And, you know
what...it's hard as fuck. However, aiming for grounding, breath and
rising above the immediacy of the situation to get a very clear view
of the situation as a whole...deliberately taking the time to slow
down and think things through...helps A LOT. As my grandfather always
used to tell me (with Sun/Mars conjunct Uranus all trine Saturn),
“The main thing is not to get excited.” We are cool, right? Ice
water for blood. Chilled. Rattle our cages all you want. We will
respond when we are ready and not before.
Taking the time to ask
questions, breathe and think things through instead of just allowing
a knee jerk reaction to occur sincerely pays off as the Moon meets
Mercury in Taurus by sextile. This aspect reminds us of what is truly
important and could deliver solid and factual evidence that aids in
our decision making. Plus, it's grounding. Earth contains and directs
water. The information/value set we find here helps to bring a bit of
ease to our still electrified Moon. Get the facts. Remember what is
really important. Then, as the Moon finds Mars Rx by trine at 8:19 PM
you'll know just what you need to do..or not do, most likely.
Between the sextile to
Mercury and the trine to Mars, the Moon also trines Chiron at 6:11
PM. The pain we know but are unable to quite put into words becomes a
factor. There is opportunity here to learn why it is we react the way
we do to triggers. There is also opportunity to accept that those
triggers are there and learn to cope with them more effectively.
However, denial of their existence is poison. Acceptance is the only
thing that can help us deal more effectively. It calls for gentleness
and self-honesty plus a desire to live more whole and
integrated...more self-acceptance. But, it's subtle and highly
personal. Stuff no one else can really point out or address for you.
You can seek support and you may just find it. But, no one is going
to understand why this is such a thing as well as you do no matter
how much you try to explain it.
Following the trine with
Mars, the Moon is Void until entering Leo at 2:49 AM. This Moon is
likely going to feel much better here than while steeped in the
watery moodiness we experienced in Cancer.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Our mood has shifted
somewhat this morning with the entrance of the Moon into Leo. This is
a good thing. Although, it could also herald a bit of narcissism...a
tendency to get wrapped up in our own quite personal affairs and
forget that there is a whole big wide world around us packed with
people who have their own problems. The answer to that is to come
outside of yourself a little. Be creative in your expression of
emotions. Share. Help someone. Being deliberately gentle and kind to
others is something that will help you realize that even though you
struggle with personal demons, you are not alone in the struggle
itself. We all have things to contend with. We call that life. So,
don't go focusing too much on your own burdens that you forget there
is more to life.
The Moon mostly fires away
in Leo gently today. Her first aspect doesn't come until 1:31 AM..a
grounding and settled trine with Saturn. We are grown and matured
children looking at our future and determining a solid path forward.
It's ok to dream positively and imbibe our work with creativity.
Solid self expression that includes a deliberately fostered sense of
joy can go a very long way. Be optimistic and playful. I double dog
dare you.
Right before we lay our
heads down for the night, Mercury does cross paths with Chiron by
sextile (9:55 PM). Yep. The thing is still there...that elusive
hollow pain. However, we learn a bit more about it...or have the
opportunity to...and may be able to open up and talk about it a
little more astutely under this aspect. It is what it is. Now...how
can we deal? Sometimes the ability to communicate to others what we
feel helps all by itself. Find a trusted/supportive friend (an elder
or mentor figure even) and give it a shot.
Thursday, June 9, 2016
This morning we wake up to
find the Moon still active in Leo. However, the aspect that is going
to get the most press is Mercury in Taurus opposite Mars Rx in
Scorpio at 1:01 PM. Now...lol...Mercury in Taurus is all common
sense. It knows the middle ground and firmly stands on it. However,
planets in Scorpio have trouble seeing anything but the extremes. So,
of course there is a tug of war between thought and action. It seems
so simple. But, we will have a tendency to make it complicated and
forget that there are more possible solutions than kill or be killed.
Yet, with Mars all screwy in his Rx status, there could be a feeling
of impotence, as well. Inability to perform. Which leads to
frustration. Which can lead to an internal tunneling of anger and
self demoralization...in which we miss the forest for the trees. This
aspect also carries a tendency to be accident prone. What we may see
are car accidents, cut and/or burned hands, stubbed toes, head
injuries...all stemming from either trying to get from point A to
point B too quickly or mere distraction. Or, worst case scenario is
we see extreme violence within the collective. Which I mainly see as
a desperate act of swinging one's limp willy around for attention
because it's not going to get attention any other way. Though, those
limp frustrated willies can do some really crazy stuff in moments of
frustration. So...watch out for that. Otherwise, keep it in your
pants.
Move slowly and cautiously.
Focus intently on whatever it is you are doing while handling
one...thing...at...a time. This is NOT something that our current
Gemini energy does naturally. So, it's likely to feel a bit tedious
at times. However, clumsiness is a thing that could lead to injury
today, folks. Keep swinging that limp willy around and you are going
to run the risk of having it cut off. Just saying. Grounding helps,
of course. But, the main thing is just slow down and pay attention to
what you are doing. Look for the middle ground instead of getting
lost in the extremes. Stay off the roller coaster and thrill rides
today. Impish dares could become deadly. It's also not a good day for
extreme sports. It IS however, a good day to safely practice and hone
skills. This requires focus, of course. But, if we are practicing in
a safe and sturdy environment while taking precautions then we could
really sharpen our skill set just like all the great warriors do when
they go for retreat. Another apt scenario, the hunter that holds
himself motionless waiting for the exact, precise perfect moment. If
that moment doesn't come, the hunter DOES NOT MOVE...but continues to
wait with all his senses acutely awake but held steadily at bay.
Slow, focused diligence Danielsan.
With a slow, diligent pace
and a little common sense, the day starts to really, really take a
more positive shape. At 1:42 PM the Moon in Leo plays nicely with the
Gemini Sun. Childlike creativity and curiosity fill the atmosphere.
This is followed by a relaxed and gentle sextile from the Moon to
Venus in Gemini at 3:16 PM.
By nightfall, we are ready
to fully cast our burdens aside and look optimistically toward the
new days that promise to dawn in our future with a trine from the
Moon to Uranus (9:35 PM). We could be a little antsy, like a child
trying to sleep the night before a Disneyland trip. But, there is a
difference between not being able to sleep because you are looking
forward to something and not being able to sleep due dread...you
know? Anticipation smacks on many lips tonight.
Odd fears and frustration do
become factors as the Moon in Leo squares off with Mars at 1:39 AM.
Pay attention to what fears and frustrations bubble up. But don't let
them stomp your dreams. Heed the warnings; but, don't let fear stop
you. This square does kick off a fixed t-square between Moon, Mercury
(3:15 P) and Mars that hangs for a few hours overnight. The
outlet...Aquarius...tall cool one. Chill. Do not fear change.
Willingly take it on. Rise above any sense of angst and look way
beyond to the big picture...intelligently respond instead of just
impulsively reacting. Don't allow doubt to over-rule the optimism you
so easily held earlier in the day.
Friday, June 10, 2016
This morning, the Moon in
Leo is Void until entering practical and down to Earth Virgo at 9:47
AM. The fires of the last two days are merely smoking embers by now.
The emotional body settles tremendously.
The Moon remains largely
without major aspect throughout the day. Her first contact comes with
an opposition to Neptune tomorrow morning. So, today is practical,
fastidious, industrial and service oriented. We chunk through our
task lists bit by bit and delve into mundane chores. Some may be
prone to be grouchy and cynical under this sky. But the best use of
this Moon is to keep your hands busy in simple work. We are mostly
Steady Eddies prioritizing and grounding out what has seemed to be in
quite a bit of flux for a few days. We deal. It's that simple. But,
we deal quietly and humbly without a bunch of rush and fuss.
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Well. Yesterday clicked
right on by. But, this morning we meet once again with the mutable
cross. This morning begins with a lunar opposition to Neptune at 8:59
AM. We are rather slow to drag ourselves out of bed. However, a sense
of responsibility and duty finds us as the Moon squares Saturn at
9:54 AM...regardless of how lax we feel, we realize that someone has
to take care of the daily stuff.
Once we finally get up and
convince ourselves to get moving, though, we could feel a bit better.
The Moon meets Jupiter in Virgo by conjunction at 2:30 PM. This
carries more potential to feel better if you can pat yourself on the
back for chores completed. The chance to eviscerate yourself and
nit-pick others comes if you let the weight of Saturn push you
around. Be satisfied with whatever you managed to accomplish instead
of focusing on what still needs to be done. Every little step counts
and the steps you took this morning were done while wearing concrete
boots...so, progress was well earned. You deserve your own
recognition.
A little bit of progress
encourages us to put our head down and focus upon achieving
more...clearing more off our to do list while imbibed with tenacity,
endurance and forbearance delivered by a nice “get down to the
nitty gritty” trine from the Virgo Moon to Pluto in Capricorn (6:22
PM). Keep going. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. You are
doing great.
Sunday, June 12, 2016
This morning, the Virgo Moon
is still active and just leaving a square with the Sun in Gemini
creating the pressure that is our First Quarter Moon. The pressure,
in this mixture, most likely comes from questions. Questions asked of
us. Questions asked of ourselves. We've chosen a new direction so
that means new territory and need to pause for a closer perspective
while taking the time to prioritize. There is a lot of room for
distraction. And, as the Moon also squares off with Venus at 7:27 AM,
many of those distracting options seem quite enticing. How do you
choose to love just one butterfly? How can you narrow things down to
focus upon the flying flower you want most? Again, prioritization.
List everything out in order of personal importance. And, then, take
it on one step at a time. Enjoy the flush of butterflies...but choose
only one to chase as your very own. Psst...”Butterflies” are used
here metaphorically (might be hard to catch that under the literal
Virgo Moon).
Mercury is definitely a
factor today under a Mercury ruled Sun, Moon and Venus. Plus, Mercury
is also due to switch constellations leaving the pastures of Taurus
for his home territory of Gemini. Neptune is also a factor
because...remember...he is still stationed preparing to turn
retrograde tomorrow. So we are thinking and processing under a thick
veil of uncertainty. Why? Because we've altered our course and our
perspective. This is brand new territory. Dream up or down the
potentials on the road ahead of you. But, realize when you make
different decisions you get different consequences that often pack
the unknown with them. That makes Virgo nervous. But, you can
navigate it if you check worry at the door. Speaking of checking
worry at the door, have you ever tried traveling with a Virgo? If so,
then you know how the angst in my voice comes across when I type,
“Yes, goddammit for the billionth time, I turned off the coffee
pot, did what needed to be done to take care of the pets, checked the
itinerary/reservations and packed the freaking toothbrushes
already...let's just go!” Details are important but don't get lost
in them and forget what it is you are trying to achieve overall. I
love Virgo. But, my Pisces Moon thinks they worry about too much. I
just want to get on the road and get to the beach. They are still
worried about making sure everything is unplugged and all the details
are lined up to perfection. Wears me out. But without them I'd likely
skip over a lot of important stuff, like...locking the doors or
checking the oil in the car before a long trip..so. But, let's not go
overboard with the OCD stuff, k?
Flexibility in the midst of
conscious self direction is called for. Ask questions. Gather facts.
Deliberately check for deception and potential misunderstandings and
redirect yourself to your chosen “true North.” A mission
statement that you can revert to in an effort to help you maintain
your sense of direction is called for. Then, questions and decision
making become much easier. A basis of a sturdy belief system can
guide you through anything that may seem unexpected. Sometimes, the
unexpected occurs with good reason. Welcome it instead of fearing it.
As the Moon waxes toward her
square with Venus, Mars Rx also meets Chiron in Pisces by trine. Put
your effective coping mechanisms into practice. Remember there are
more options than the extremes. Move gently and follow the flow. Keep
narrowing down your options and honing your skills.
By 10:48 AM the Moon is
wrapped up in a sextile with Mars as she opposes Chiron (10:52 AM)
driving the whole need for effective coping mechanisms home. With
Moon in Virgo and Mars in Scorpio we can dig deeply into the root
causes of any elusive triggers or pains. We are to treat ourselves
holistically...bearing in mind there is a person involved here...not
just an illness or a pain. Our care plans need to be individualized
and brought to priority. And, we haven't even made it to midday
yet...
Following the opposition
with regret-filled Chiron, the Moon is Void until entering Libra at
8:34 PM. We've plenty of time to dispassionately think things over
and put them into category of importance.
In the meantime, our
sparkling butterfly Venus is enlightened and enlivened by a sextile
to Uranus at 11:13 AM and Mercury slips into his home territory at
7:23 PM. These movements delight our incoming Libra Moon. As a matter
of fact, a nice chatty rendezvous with Mercury is the first punch on
her dance card at 8:43 PM. Our Moon's ruler, Venus, is positioned
nicely helping to add breeziness to our evening affairs. Things feel
much lighter, for now. Enjoy that. However, though we are wearing a
smiling face and we do feel a bit lighter, prepare for the veils to
start dropping as Neptune officially turns retrograde tomorrow just
prior to Venus squaring off with Chiron and the Moon battling it out
with Uranus and Pluto. Don't worry about that so much today, though.
Take things as they come and enjoy the break while it lasts. One.
Day. One. Step. One little moment at a time. It feels like every step
forward is a trudge. However, we only have 17 more days of Mars Rx.
Keep up this swampy pace slowly and diligently. Be well positioned to
shovel your way out of it in just a few weeks. Hang in there! There
will be times when it feels like the end. And, it might be the end of
something. But, every new beginning is something elses end. Don't.
Quit. Now. Monopolize on any momentum you achieve and by all means,
if you hit rock bottom...you CAN quit digging.
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