Monday, August 1, 2016
Today, we have more Uranus.
One would think that last week brought enough of that. However, the
Universe says, “Not so much.” Last week, at times, was teeth
gritting. Edgy. Sharp. Unpredictable. Uranus stationed retrograde as
Mercury trined. And, not everyone is adept at dealing with the rush
of Uranus. Admittedly, it' s not an easy thing. After all, the human
body is mostly water. Water and electricity (Uranus) do not mix well.
Plus, it is Leo season. Uranus kicks up the adrenaline and the
easiest route of expending that energy comes by way of being overly
dramatic. I found this entertaining for the most part. But, yes, it
can be quite obnoxious at the same time. Yet, when you become
observant of the situation rather than immersed in it, you can ease
some of the crackly erratic feel. This is what I mean when I say
“Rise above” in relation to Uranus transits. Meaning, observe. Be
the scientist collecting data and observing cause and effect more so
than you are swimming in an pool filled with the electricity of the
eels. It is a type of detachment. It is a discounting of the initial
urges toward re activeness. It is remaining grounded while choosing a
higher perspective of the situation. But, yes, Uranus can pack a
tight and nervous punch. Add to that the fact that we are (in the US)
an overstimulated culture and that just makes Uranian transits harder
to handle. However, deliberately cutting down on external stimuli
during heightened electrified “Uranus days” does help. But, I
realize folks get tired of hearing me say it. Cut down on caffeine
and stimulants you ingest. Drink more water. Limit your intake of
social media/news. Cut down the amount of time you spend around
electronics (less time with computer, cell phone, TV etc). Get
outside and put your feet on the ground. Move around to expend excess
energy. Yes. Easy things like that can really help. Yes. I realize it
sounds too easy. Yes. I realize the energy coming from Uranus, also,
causes us to over-complicate things. So, of course, dealing with him
would be a simplified thing. Matter of fact, keeping things simple
and practical is also something that helps offset the lower pole of
Uranus energy.
There are stones/metals that
help ease some of the electrified feel of Uranus. Lapis lazuli is a
favorite of mine especially for Mercury/Uranus. Turquoise is
excellent. Any grounding stone such as hematite, black tourmaline or
obsidian. Copper helps to conduct the electrical impulses in the body
and is an excellent piece to pick up when dealing with this blue
giant. I have been known to put a penny in my shoe and, you know
what, it works. Wearing wooden amulets can also help ground some of
the electricity. All this matters; because, it helps you feel better.
That's important.
Ok. So at midnight last
night, a trine from Venus in Leo to Uranus in Aries ushered in today.
I don't find this energy too upsetting. It can create a desire or
flair for the unusual. It can kick start break ups catalyzed by
boredom or excessive restrictions within the relationship. It can be
conducive of impulse shopping/spending. It can produce a desire for
more freedom or independence within relationships or even
financially. Actually, what I'm seeing most from this is folks
getting a new style, new haircut, new look. Bringing a fresh approach
to the face we present to the world. And...hey, that's not such a bad
expression of this. Right? So, go for it. There' a New Moon in Leo
coming tomorrow. Why not go for a fresh and/or updated look?
At 7:25 AM the Moon in
Cancer sextiles Jupiter in Virgo. This is a pack your lunch and look
ahead anticipating what you need to have lined up for your day/week
kind of aspect. It's practical. Grounded. A humble and ready rising.
I always think of fiber and grain when this mixture comes up. It
definitely aims for filling but not heavy. Sustainable fuel to start
your day not a sugary sweet that may leave you feeling flat in a few
hours.
The inkling to “get
prepared” pays off as the day moves forward. Just before noon, we
receive a harsh aspect (square) from the Cancer Moon to Uranus. This
is where potential nervousness and anxiety has the potential to wax
in. However, if you prepared for this in the morning by eating well,
remaining grounded, cutting chemical stimulants, increasing water
intake and laying out preparations, then it clicks by much more
easily. There could, indeed, be a few surprises in store. The more
grounded and centered you are, the better you will be able to deal
with that. The more off center you are the more impulsive you might
be and therefore this energy can prickle you into doing something
erratic which feeds into immediate feelings of regret and remorse as
the Moon finds Chiron by trine just twenty minutes later. You see the
options? Rise above. Be observant, well grounded and prepared and
subsequently develop more effective coping mechanisms (Chiron) when
things go bat shit (Uranus). Or, get all hyped up, reactive and
nervous (Uranus) through this energy and end up hurting yourself
(Chiron) or others physically or emotionally.
Thankfully, there is energy
in place that automatically helps with Moon in harsh aspect to
Uranus. The Sun in Leo is waxing into a grounded trine with Saturn in
Sagittarius. The grounding, feeling of personal accountability and
stability of Saturn certainly helps here. But, Saturn is Rx. So,
there isn't anyone standing over your shoulder to remind you to be
accountable. You have to choose that on your own. This fire trine
perfects at 1:50 PM. It is nice to know that stability is on hand and
accessible if you can pull yourself away from a flare for the
dramatic and lean into it. This all equates to “do the right thing,
the responsible thing, even when no one is watching.” Truth is
elder lions are wise lions. They didn't live to the age of eldership
by doing stupid and impulsive stuff. Right? Right. So, be the wise
elder lion.
As the trine with Saturn and
the Sun holds, the Moon waxes into trine with Mars who is at the tail
end of Scorpio (29 Scorpio 44) at 8:44 PM. Desires run deep and we
can intuitively assess what our next move should be. Motivation and
need align through flow not force. It calls for eagle eye foresight
and adherence to the direction the waters are taking you without
resistance. When you fight the flow you eventually tire and drown.
That's not what we want to do here. On a mundane level, it is another
great night for sex or mutual feeding/exchange of energies.
Following the Mars trine,
the Moon is Void for a short time until entering Leo at 9:12 PM. And,
the Lion sleeps after kissing Mars in Scorpio
“buh-bye”.....finally....soon....he enters Sagittarius in our
early afternoon hours of tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
This morning we wake up to
the Moon in Leo. There isn't a lot going on in our morning hours. The
Moon is very, very dark and doesn't officially start her new phase
until later this evening. So, the morning just kind of clicks by with
our best focus found on final cleaning/clearing efforts...wiping the
slate clean in preparation for our New Moon/New Start.
However, right after midday,
something lovely happens. Mars leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
Now. I've nothing against Mars in Scorpio. As a matter of fact, I
kind of like it. But, I'm so ready for a change here. I'm not saying
that Mars in Sagittarius is wonderful and without potential pitfall.
No. I'm not saying that at all. I'm saying, it's different than Mars
in Scorpio and Mars has been in Scorpio for an EXCRUCIATINGLY long
time. The change will be nice in my opinion. That's all.
Ok. So what are the boons
and pitfalls of Mars in Sagittarius. The main pitfall here is
over-extending yourself, acting self-righteously and, also,
over-estimating your abilities resulting in over-promising what you
are realistically able to deliver. Ask the girl with Mars in the 9th
who sets unrealistic deadlines and misses them every dang time. I'm
telling you. Mars in Sagittarius' downfall is connected with “too
much” and “over.” Which is the downfall of anything Jupiter
influenced. The antidote? Being humble and practical. Generosity
instead of self-aggrandizement. Employing and walking your personal
truth. Practicing what you preach. And, as with anything in
Sagittarius, we also need to prepare for the long haul. Sagittarius
is a far reaching trip... like a marathon. So, when we find Mars at
the beginning of the sign we need to take that into consideration.
What does one do prior to a marathon? Well, hopefully, we don't just
sign up for the marathon without any type of previous preparation.
You know? So, we've hopefully been practicing and honing our skills
with Mars in Scorpio...right? Working on our endurance. Now, though,
just prior to the marathon beginning we 1) make sure we are well
rested/well hydrated 2) stretch our muscles 3) visualize the end goal
and set an effective and sustainable pace. Right? Right. And, thus,
this is the call of Mars' entrance into the sign.
I'll remind you that Mars'
trip through Sagittarius brings him into a conjunction with Saturn,
square with Neptune and square with Jupiter. At the very, very end
there is a wonderful forward moving push from Uranus...a second wind
kind of aspect. But, it's not like there are not pitfalls on this
journey, chances to run into brick walls of resistance (Saturn), to
become unexpectedly fatigued or even lost (Neptune) and overwhelmed
(Jupiter). All that is possible. That's why stretching, preparing and
setting a realistic pace are so important at the genesis of this.
Setting an appropriate pace
and holding yourself accountable is emphasized again as the Moon in
Leo also finds Saturn by trine (remember the Sun was there recently
and still in orb) at 2:47 PM. And then...and THEN our New Moon
officially dawns at 4:45 PM with both Sun and Moon still within orb
of grounding and “in it for the long haul” Saturn. Nice. Who are
you? What do you want to be when you grow up? Cool. Aim for that!
Of course, there is the
matter of both bodies also falling within orb of an inconjunct to
Neptune and Pluto...which creates a Yod with our New Moon at the
apex. Mercury and Venus have already been through this way. They've
been melded and put center stage through the subtle power of this
Yod. Now, all that is incorporated into both our Solar (ego systems)
and Lunar (emotive/intuitive) systems. What this does is bring
together all our dreams and fears, our ability to maintain compassion
and expend our power in a responsible manner and wraps them up and
hands them to us asking, “Ok, so whatcha gonna to do with this?”
Putting the “whole” of us on center stage and saying “You are
the primary one accountable for creating your future.” So...how do
you plan to go about that? Here is your chance to set that intention.
It's so personal. But, I encourage you to set your goals and mark
exactly what you are aiming for. The energies at hand support this,
too. And, you know, it could be as simple as declaring your right to
be who you are and adamantly standing up for that. Of course, also
leave room for others to do the same. Whether you particularly like
or agree with what they are doing doesn't really matter. You are your
business. Let someone else's identity and self-expression be theirs.
There is room for everyone here. Keep your roar gentle and gear your
thinking toward service and practicality. Mercury is in Virgo, you
know. Veer away from being self-critical or critical of others. Aim
toward acceptance of self and responsible/humble self expression
instead. Look to how your innate talents can help serve the situation
at hand rather than look for who is to blame. Who is at fault for
whatever matters little in the clean up of the aftermath, really.
Sure, we may hear, “she did this or he did that.” But the bigger
questions begging for our attention are, “And, what are you going
to do about it? What can you offer as solution? How can you help?”
LOL, yeah...all the aspects sound complicated but it really is that
simple.
The New Moon perfects on the
following Sabian: SUN/MOON AT 11 LEO: Children play under a huge
oak, sheltered from the Sun. The sustaining and protective power
of ancestral background against emotions. Appreciation of inborn
cultural restraint.
This budding, bright spot,
growing with promise New Moon is how we end our Tuesday.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
This morning we wake up with
the Moon still in Leo and the fresh start energy continues to
permeate our sphere. The Sun stays within the confines of the Yod and
within orb of Saturn's anchor for now.
The Moon, however, has moved
on. We find her in a liberating trine with Uranus at 5:23 PM. Yes,
you have the right to be exactly who you are and feel however it is
you feel about it. We are encouraged to lean into a sense of
independence...especially emotional independence. We are not in the
mood to have someone think or feel for us. We can decide all that on
our own and the Universe encourages us to do so. On a mundane level,
this aspect creates a flair for change, the unusual and holds the
potential to raise our emotional intelligence a notch or two. The
downside is nervousness and anxiety whose potential can be offset by
the tips I offered in the beginning of this week.
From here, the Moon makes a
subtle inconjunct to Chiron in Pisces at 5:40 PM and then, at
midnight, finds Venus by conjunction prior to reaching Void status
for just a few hours. She enters Virgo at 3:34 AM. The conjunction
with Venus produces comfort within one's self and makes for some
satisfied gently purring lions. Get comfortable (shouldn't be too
hard) and enjoy.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Early this morning (4:44
AM), our practical Moon makes an uncomfortable square with far
reaching Mars in Sagittarius. The cure? Triage. Delineate your steps
forward and put them in practical order. Think about maximizing the
impact of your efforts instead of planning to just bolt out of the
gate unprepared. Remain humble and grounded while being mindful of a
realistic step by step pace. Trying to or feeling as if you have to
do everything at once is going to increase the potential tax of this
energy. Plan. Then move forward toward your goal one solid well
thought out step at a time. Humility does help with this. It is our
aggrandized selves that promises more than we can realistically
deliver.
These suggestions meet with
further emphasis as the Moon finds Mercury in Virgo by conjunction at
5:45 PM and, then, also squares Saturn tonight at 10:03 PM.
Today calls for a practical
step by step methodical pace forward. It calls for planning and
making preparation. Don't over-complicate it. Don't gut yourself for
not being as far along as you think you should be. Patience, my
friend. Patience and diligence.
Overnight, the Moon opposes
Neptune (midnight) which can cause emotional exhaustion and even some
confusion. Rest. Planning and stepping diligently forward is enough
for today. Don't try to turn it into an all nighter. Get some sleep.
There is a chance, also, for
reaping what you've previously sewn with the Moon hitting Mercury by
conjunction in Virgo. It's a thing. Harvest time. Results come home
to roost for better or worse. So, yeah, there may be some regret
mixed in here. Some feelings of guilt. Again, look not for who is to
blame (even if it is found to be you) and instead learn from past
missteps and make better decisions as you move forward. Apologize
where you see fit but also plan to change your actions in the future
to back up those “I'm sorry's.” Don't just pay them lip service.
Mean it and act on it.
Friday, August 5, 2016
The ability to rest
overnight finds blessing this morning as the Moon finds Pluto by
trine shortly after the morning begins (8:54 AM). Endurance is
renewed and we are ready to get our hands dirty in the nitty gritty
of the work ahead of us.
Then, at 11:27 AM Venus
enters Virgo and we officially have a stellium in the sign. Three
planets reside in Virgo now (Jupiter, Mercury, Venus), plus a
luminary (if only temporarily). I'm one of those people that thinks
Virgo is the answer to everything. Of course, I would. I have a
washed up, washed out Pisces Moon square Neptune in my natal chart
and Venus in Virgo in the 9th house. I was raised by a
father with a Virgo Moon. Without his “practical emotional
medicine” I think I would have surely gone mad. But, that energy
was exactly what I needed to learn how to ground some of that Neptune
in my emotional body. However, the sign...like any other...has it's
downsides. In truth, Pisces holds what Virgo needs and vice versa.
Here's the tricky dicky
though. In traditional Astrology, Jupiter and Venus are earmarked as
“benefics.” Right? However, both are also said to be ill placed
in Virgo. This is not really because it is a bad thing. It is just
that Jupiter and Venus operate differently in Virgo than they may act
elsewhere. Jupiter in Virgo, for example, is WORLDS different than
Jupiter in Leo or Jupiter in Libra. In Virgo, Jupiter delights in
detail, practicality, minutiae, humility and efforts aimed toward
providing a service to others. These are not words we typically
associate with Jupiter. Jupiter is BIG...but in Virgo, his best
expression is small and humble.
Same is true of Venus in the
sign. We typically think of Venus and associate it with leisure,
pretty adornments and luxury. In Virgo, you know what she likes?
Clean. Organized. Simplicity. Every day humble blessings. Being able
to help someone. She likes to fix things...a DIY type thing. Venus'
wardrobe in Virgo often looks like a uniform and is parred down to
simplicity. Like a traditional white nurse's uniform adorned only
with a watch...clean fingernails...and well managed hair that doesn't
get in your face while you are trying to work or fall in someone's
food. However, the uniform of a mechanic (yes, even with his greasy
hands) and or that of someone in a general service field also does
the trick. Personally, I have an affinity for overalls and the
occasional jumpsuit as long as it has pockets. One MUST have pockets
in Virgo season. Rock those cargo pants...lol. You know? It's not
that it's bad. It's just different. Venus in Virgo enjoys practical
useful gifts. I personally delight in being given rocks. Like...real
rocks. That impresses me more than something flashy. Or tools,
cleaning supplies, organizers, day planners and honestly, school
supplies...pencils, notebooks..and would you look at that? Just in
time for back to school season! For me, a Venus in Virgo native, this
is the entrance to the most wonderful time of the year. As an example
of gifts that pleases the Virgo? Last Christmas my Virgo Moon father
gave my Virgo Sun husband and my Virgo Venus self a shop vac. It was
the best thing ever. Yeah. I know, right? YAWN. But, true!
When in doubt, remember
clean, useful and simple is best. And, that point is driven home all
day. Shortly after Venus enters Virgo, the Moon finds Jupiter in
Virgo by conjunction (11:21 PM). The big challenge will be overcoming
a desire to be critical, overly picky, filled with worry and
negativity. This comes by way of a waxing square from Mercury in
Virgo to Saturn in Sagittarius that perfects in the morning. Don't
blame. Don't worry. Look for solution and how you can help the
situation and by all means...don't over-complicate. Keep it simple.
Since when has wringing your hands helped anything? Never. So, don't
waste your time with that. Make a plan and assess/prioritize the
details simply, practically, humbly and realistically. Clean and
organize your environment. As without, so within. A decluttered
outside helps to line things out on the inside too. I know. I hate it
when someone gives me an answer that is as simple as that too. But,
for real, it works.
The Moon reaches Void status
following an opposition with Chiron at 2:22 AM. She remains Void
until entering Libra tomorrow afternoon. Plenty of time for toiling
and contemplation in that.
Saturday, August 6, 2016
This morning the Moon is
Void in Virgo as Mercury squares off with Saturn (9:18 AM). The mood
is parred down and perhaps a bit grumpy. Keep your nose on your own
business and you'll do fine, though. There is a possibility of being
overly critical and negative. Catch yourself and redirect when/if
necessary.
The Moon reactivates in
Libra at 12:57 PM. Her first aspect is motivating sextile to Mars in
Sagittarius. There is wonderful opportunity here to work together to
achieve a common goal. Solid partnerships pay off with a chance at
exchange of mutual favors. You scratch my back; I'll scratch yours
type of thing. Plus, with a stellium in Virgo folks might just be
inclined to want to help. Make sure the exchange is fair and without
strings attached as you realize teamwork may just be a thing that
helps us all along this road. The negative swing of that? Over
promising yourself in an effort to please and/or accommodate others.
Don't fall into that kind of trap. Because, that's only going to put
you in line for the negative swing of the energy we have waxing in
next through a square from Venus in Virgo to Mars in Sagittarius.
The uncomfortable square
from Mars to Venus perfects at 8:20 PM. What we have is a practical
Venus facing off with a potentially over-stepping Mars. Or, you reach
out to help someone in an effort to please and they, in turn, pile
more on your plate than you can effectively handle and you let them
because you don't know how to say no or don't want to because you
don't want to disappoint. Get a handle on that. Teach a man to fish
while aiming to help not take the whole situation over. Plus, don't
expect anyone to fix your problems for you. This is a DIY sky. Sure
you can ask for and offer help. Just don't go overboard with it. It's
also a “keep it simple and realistic” sky. Keep that fact
strongly in your awareness. There is such a thing as offering
unsolicited advice, over-helping and sticking your opinionated nose
into to matters that aren't your business to begin with. All are
illustrations of the downside of this Venus/Mars square.
The upside? Making sure you
are personally well prepped for your journey ahead. Got your map? Got
your compass? Have you turned the coffee pot off? Forwarded your
mail? Have you ever traveled with a Virgo? Yeah...it's a lot like
that. Pack your toothbrush. It's not a flamboyant thing. It's
anticipatory of what you may need on your future journeys and making
sure you have made proper accommodation for the road ahead. Yeah.
Prepare now. Because there is fog on the road ahead as Mercury leaves
his solid square with Saturn and is now waxing into opposition with
Neptune due to perfect tomorrow afternoon. Pack your umbrella too.
Don't forget to check the wiper blades on the car you will be
driving...and the oil...and the tire pressure...fa la la la...VIRGO.
Jupiter expects you to know this by now.
Sunday, August 7, 2016
This morning starts out on
nicely solid footing with the Libra Moon in sturdy supportive sextile
to Saturn in Sagittarius at 8:20 AM. This aspect brings grounding and
clarity..which is good. Because, we are going to need it. Mercury
officially waxes into opposition with Neptune at 12:25 PM. The
windows fog. The road becomes hazy and information may be
misconstrued. However, leaning into partnerships that offer a
perspective of truth and steadfast support certainly pays off along
with whatever previous preparations we may have made earlier in the
week. See, you'll be glad you took the time to dot all your I's and
cross all your T's as Jupiter in Virgo has been calling us to do.
Because, that's what helps when Neptune engulfs Mercury. Solid
routines come in handy. If you put your keys in the same spot
everyday then the chance of losing them lessens....says the Pisces
Moon square Neptune who aims to be organized and scheduled as coping
mechanism. Am I perfect at this? Oh, hell no. And, my Pisces helps me
be more ok with imperfection. But, it does pay off when I take the
time to do it. I try to keep it relaxed though so as not to delve too
deeply into OCD tendencies.
What also helps here is
being able to separate fact from fiction. Don't believe anything you
hear today without fact checking the source and the back story. There
be outright LIARS out there today. Those who misconstrue the truth
and fact due their own agenda. Watch out for them. Be mindful of the
inklings in your gut that tell you something is askew and take the
time to check the story out for yourself before you swallow an
outlandish fish tale. Also, be wary of being a distracted driver and
pay attention to your surroundings while traveling. Hydroplaning can
be a real issue which means your efforts yesterday to check over you
vehicle (wipers and tire pressure) and prepare sincerely pay off.
And, do I really have to tell you to put your phone down and not to
drive while intoxicated? I'm going to pretend I don't.
But...seriously...be alert and cut down on distraction. I mean,
literally, when the road ahead is foggy or wet we should what? SLOW
DOWN.
The opposition with Mercury
and Neptune which may work to spread mistruth and misinformation in
an effort to achieve a subservient personal agenda is strongly marked
by a tendency to attempt to emotionally manipulate others as the Moon
squares off with Pluto at 7:39 PM. Come on now. Do the work you need
to do to clear the fog and don't let someone use passive aggressive
emotional manipulation to control you. And, don't you become that
person either. Instead, be honest with one another even if the
honesty brings about things that someone may not want to hear and dig
deeply into the your roots of your psyche and be honest with yourself
too. Where have you been lying to yourself? What are you avoiding?
Why are you procrastinating? Why do you feel like you need to
control? Emotional manipulation never pays off for anyone in the end.
It's better to face your fear of loss and being out of control than
to be an outright manipulative asshat. Promise. Acts of desperation
are likely to happen. Let the desperate flail. Don't fall for their
attempts at trickery. You don't have to let them drag you down to
their level. No. Really you don't.
At 8:30 PM the Moon in Libra
finds the Sun in Leo by sextile encouraging you to be true to
yourself within your interactions with others. There is a balance to
be struck here between self expression and trampling the toes of
others. Find it and you'll be wonderfully in tune with this pretty
little sextile.
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