Monday, August 29, 2019
This week the ecliptic
“feel” is particularly accentuated. This is partially due the
actual eclipse. But, also due to quite a bit of shifts in the sky
that begin before the eclipse occurs. Some of that shifting is held
within today.
Early this morning the Moon
is in Cancer. She is just leaving an early morning sextile with
Mercury (2:23 AM) and Venus (2:24 AM). While still within orb of that
sextile, Venus catches up to Mercury via conjunction and passes him
at 2:33 AM. This occurs at 29 Virgo. Following which, the Moon is
Void until entering Leo at 4:12 AM.
Mercury meets Venus at the
exit door of his home sign. She is ready to go home. So, she does
with a grand entrance into Libra at 10:07 PM. Mercury is going to
stick around at his house for awhile. Review some stuff. Clean a few
more cobwebs. Maybe relax with a book or two. He turns retrograde
tomorrow and meets Jupiter by conjunction a second time on Friday
(following the eclipse).
The Sabian for the
Mercury/Venus conjunction reads as follows: An emergency call
frees householder from routine duty. Joy of enlisting in a task
which broadens the life-horizon. Willing rising to the occasion or
escape from narrow destiny.
This tells me the
conjunction is likely to bring a bit of the unexpected which
subsequently fosters a break in routine. Again, this occurs early
EARLY in the morning. The “unexpected” could rattle us out of bed
or be found in the evening hours of yesterday as this energy waxes
in. Now, we need to remember this is Venus and Mercury on this
Sabian. Not Pluto or Uranus or some other typically explosive
combination. It is the Sabian that carries the critical mass. Not so
much the planets involved. What I see here is an upset in routine.
Mercury is in station after all. Expect that Mercury ruled things
will be acting up (phones, cars, machinery, your brain,
communication...or miscommunication, rather). The Sabian slates an
“emergency call” which denotes a situation that is unexpected and
requires your immediate response. Meaning, it becomes an immediate
priority. It could very well denote something like the onset of
labor. That's an emergent call, right? But, is it a horrific
emergency? No. “Willing rising to the occasion or escape from
narrow destiny” denotes the typical adrenaline induced fight or
flight response regardless of what circumstances catalyze that
response. So whether the call is “Hey! Your house is on fire!” or
“Hey, you just won a lottery and you have an hour to claim it or
you lose it” routine is broken. The way you expect the day to go is
disrupted. That doesn't necessary denote that your expectations are
dashed or your routine is shattered for horrific reason. It just
means you will be inclined to respond in some way and doing the
nightly dishes (or other mundane chores) in light of what goes down
is just not that big of a deal anymore. The Mercury/Venus conjunction
also trines Hecate. So these quick decisions we may be called to make
are final...a quick...likely unrealized in the moment passage through
the crossroads.
This, my friends, is only
one call of the unexpected. With two eclipses coming our way, there
is likely to be more. Not all will be as gentle as this one. Suffice
to say, we have a very mutable sky right now. So, flexibility will be
key. Literal muscle stretching exercises (including Yoga) help to
meet this mutable demand as does mediation which creates a solid
mental/emotional base from which to operate. When/if the world is in
chaos or flux, retreat to your self-created center of peace. Your eye
of the storm. Like a cosmic wave surfer, find your Zen surfboard and
keep your knees bendable and maintain a sense of balance that exudes
from within.
After Venus enters Libra
tonight, the Moon meets both Saturn (10:21 PM) and Mars (3:51 AM) by
trine. There is assurance of your identity on a personal level. A
strong sense of accountability and duty. A call to be mindful of the
“long haul,” the goals that have a higher purpose, the road that
is long but worthy. A sense of personal truth that lights like a
beacon guiding us forward. Stability...even if only for a fleeting
moment under a short-lived lunar aspect.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
We wake up to the Moon still
in Leo. She passes through minor aspect with Pluto (inconjunct at
7:41 AM) and Mercury (5:48 AM) and Venus by semisquare (45 degrees).
This creates personal nuance as we stir ourselves awake. The big
news? Mercury officially stations retrograde at 29 Virgo at 8:58 AM.
The retrograde will usher in the death of summer. However, it is at
his station points that Mercury causes the most trouble. So, for
today, and potentially the next few, expect gadgetry to act a little
wonky. Allot more time for tasks than usual just to err on the side
of caution. Seek clarity in your conversations as there is a higher
probability of being misunderstood or not receiving the message
someone is trying to send accurately or in a timely manner. Again,
this is more punctuated at the station points. Then, as the
retrograde progresses, there is time to slow down a bit. Reflect.
Introspect. Review both the timeline and story of your life.
Conversations had as Mercury traced his shadow (within the last few
weeks) are likely to be revisited. Decisions made in recent past may
also be tweaked. Renounced. Our minds are prone to change about a few
things.
Our last retrograde of
Mercury occurred in the sign of Taurus. It called us to inspect our
values. Challenged us to not over complicate things. This one calls
us to practicality. Finding solutions instead of seeking blame.
Rethinking matters of service, healthcare, priority and our task
list. Perhaps backing up to pick up a stitch or two. And, readying
ourselves like squirrels stashing acorns for the winter that is soon
to come. There is a slow down in time that will allow us to make
these preparations whether it is putting up the harvest for winter
storage, cleaning gutters and windows or sweeping out the heat of
summer and opening the windows for the freshness of fall to waft in.
Time for clearing the annuals out of our flower beds and spreading
fresh mulch. Chrysanthemums will bloom...soon enough to be followed
by the glory of the leaves turning. We'll begin to see hints of this.
A few dried scattered leaves on the lawn. A few branches that fume in
early glory. We have about six weeks before we will see peak color,
though, this retrograde will surely entice our anticipation of it.
Venus in Libra loves Autumn. So, yeah, you'll hear of things like
pumpkin spice and cinnamon and yearn for the crispness in the air
that comes with the changing of the seasons. Fall décor will emerge.
And, Autumn will come. All in due time. Later in September as it does
every year in the Northern Hemisphere.
As a matter of fact, Mercury
stations direct on the very first day of Autumn (September 22) in
trine to Pluto Rx and sextile to Lilith in Scorpio...barely...and I
do mean just barely short of entering the mutable t-square created by
Saturn, our Gemini Moon that day, Neptune...and the nodes. All
occurring between 10 (Saturn, Neptune, Moon) and 14 degrees
(Mercury/Pluto). The nodal axis wobbles around 12 degrees marking the
midpoint of it all. The eclipses will be over by then. And, as
Mercury turns direct and retraces his shadow on his way to Libra
(entering on October 8), we will have time to figure out “What the
heck just happened?” But, what happens occurs under this
retrograde. All of it.
For the most part, it is the
station of Mercury that gets the most press today. The Moon does have
a final flair of activity later into the night with an inconjunct to
Chiron at 11:26 PM and a trine to Uranus just after midnight.
Following the trine with Uranus, she is void until entering Virgo at
11:23 AM tomorrow. The atmosphere is due to get very, very quiet as
the Moon lingers in Void status. It's as if the Universal body is
saying “Shhh...be awake but tread softly. The gateway is opening
soon” portending our incoming eclipse on the first day of
September. This is not the time to be making a lot of noise. It is
the time to be very still and very observant...listening more than
you speak and sheltering yourself from the senseless chatter of the
outside world while tuning in your inner voice instead. Creating
sanctuary so you can hear it, as well.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
This morning, the Moon
demurely slips into Virgo around noon. She has no major aspect
throughout the meat of the day. Mercurian matters that go sideways
are still a possibility. Some may leave emotional impact under a
Mercury ruled Moon (frustration, etc). But, other than that, the day
clicks by quietly.
The Moon is very, very dark
leaving us room to flush out the previous Moon cycle in preparation
for the new one that begins early tomorrow.
Thursday, September 1,
2016
The first thing we are
greeted by this morning is a New Moon Eclipse in Virgo at 5:04 AM.
This occurs at 9 Virgo 07 pitting the New Moon within orb of a
mutable t-square between Saturn in Sagittarius (Moon @ 6:26 AM/Sun @
11:23 PM) and Neptune in Pisces (Moon at 7:34 AM/Sun @ 12:38 PM
(9/2). The outlet for this t-square falls in Gemini pointing to our
newly retrograde Mercury in Virgo who is headed for his second
conjunction with Jupiter tomorrow. Meaning to balance this out, we
may need to rethink our plan, routine or re-arrange our schedule.
Yes, we are within a period where we should anticipate the
unexpected.
The main problem that I see
with eclipses is that on the whole the energy is unsettled. It's not
like they are this hugely rare event. We encounter them twice a year.
Right now they are falling in the Spring and Autumn. But, the cycle
has always ran in the background whether we are paying attention or
not. Much of the time, an eclipse goes by unnoticed until there is
direct impact made to a native's chart by the lunation itself or
while impact from heavier transits are occurring to the rest of the
chart. Yet, whether is a specific “event” that frames the eclipse
for you, it is likely that the feeling of being unsettled will
permeate in some way whether through anxiety, a feeling of floating,
transitioning or just dealing with circumstantial fall out.
The eclipse falls on the
following Sabian: SUN/MOON AT 10 VIRGO: A man with two heads is
seen looking out to the beyond. Consciousness functioning in
inner and outer realms. Competence in understanding.
Over-sensitiveness to life currents.
MERCURY (RX) AT 28 VIRGO:
Bald-headed man dominates gathering of national figures. Driving
power of real personality in moments of crisis. Capacity for hard
work. Compelling manifestation of inner self.
I find it interesting that
both the Sabian for the New Moon and the Sabian for the planetary
ruler (Mercury) both speak of heads. The New Moon Sabian mentions a
man with two heads. The Mercury Sabian, a man with a bald head. The
New Moon Sabian suggests a dual opinion or outlook that attempts to
blend what is within with that which is without. Inner and outer
realms. The bald man address authority and representatives from
various cultures. Perhaps in a leading way. Perhaps in a plea to join
factions together. That much is not given to us. All we know is that
bald man will will sincerely need to project himself strongly and
accurately in an effort to communicate effectively with the varied
audience he has before him. After all, he is NOT just communicating
with this group. He is dominating them. This denotes a great deal of
power and influence. It doesn't say how that power and influence are
used.
So, here, we have a door
swinging open. Or given the aspects, it could be more of a wormhole
or sinkhole opening. We may question whether this is a mirage or an
illusion due the proximity of Saturn and Neptune compounded by the
uncertainty and confusion of Mercury newly retrograde. Circumstances
shift. New information is received. Opportunities present that we
were not anticipating and that changes everything causing us to go
back to the drawing board and really think about how to realign the
details (which is an action that will be supported under Mercury
conjunct Jupiter). One metaphoric way of looking at it, you are on
your way to work and the road you normally take is unexpectedly
blocked because a sinkhole has opened in the pavement. You have to
choose an alternate route. Yes, yes, many will be redirected. And in
that redirection we still have choices. Are we choosing to continue
to travel to work? Or does the detour inspire us to completely change
our destination? Is this going to make us late? Or, have we left
ourselves enough time to accommodate the unexpected? How is this
shift in direction going to affect the rest of our journey? And, the
possibilities continue as if we were living in piece of literature
that offers a myriad of alternative endings. Within that, we each
maintain the power of our own choices and are free to bear the
consequences of those.
Now. That is not to say that
all this occurs as the New Moon perfects or that it occurs this
morning. New Moon energy comes on like a fume, fog or shadow that
slowly drifts across the world affecting those that it touches over
an extended period of time. The eclipse event may indeed be
punctuated. But, the opportunity for it to occur both precedes and
extends beyond the actual event. What I'm saying is don't set your
watch for 5:04 AM and wait for your opportunity to pop out in front
of you. It doesn't work like that.
There are a few things that
I feel are vital to look for and to remember in the weeks to come.
First, be aware that not everything is as it appears. Saturn and
Neptune are great at skewing things and Mercury retrograde can make
for communication hiccups. Next, remember there is duality in
everything we do. A higher and lower pole to the expression of
energy. A personal outlook on any topic in comparison to the
perspective of someone else. Inside face and outside face. As above
so below. Everywhere there is duality. Sometimes it is antagonistic;
sometimes complimentary. Either way, it exists. Next, bear in mind
that (as the second Sabian states) it is in moments of crisis that
our true selves have a tendency to burst forth. We fight or fly. We
crumble or respond to the call to action. There isn't time to think
about what you want to be. Who you are just kind of takes over making
this a good time to be self-observant..you know...AFTER you deal with
the actual emergency if that is the case. It's also a good time to be
observant of others because you will catch a glimpse of their raw
nature within those moments of crisis as well. Notice I didn't say
judge. Just observe and/or take note.
So, there is a high
probability of the New Moon packing uncertainty. We are not certain
of truth or priority. Then, the Moon moves on to square Mars at 2:40
PM bringing a sense of ambiguity as well. Either we aren't sure what
we should do in response or we are not really a fan of any of the
options.
However, by 4:00 PM the Moon
waxes into inspirational trine with Uranus in Aries and backing us in
achieving emotional clarity and allowing us to address the situation
a little more inventively and perhaps a little less swamped out.
Perhaps.
The Sun is now inching more
and more closely to perfecting in his square to Saturn in
Sagittarius. This happens at 11:23 PM tonight. There is
responsibility and accountability laid upon our shoulders. We are
starkly reminded of the potential consequences that follow our
actions. We may feel as if we are being held back or held
down...oppressed. But, what this calls for is forbearance and
integrity...not to mention follow-through. Follow-through is very
important these days. As is striving to do the right thing. The right
thing may not be the easy thing or the most desired thing. Yet, that
narrows down any ambiguity you may have had earlier in the day. Do I
do this, this or this? All you have to do is aim to do the next right
thing. Doesn't mean you have to like it. There is also a call for
patience and an ability to allow thing to happen all in its own time.
You don't want to pick unripe cherries or can rotten tomatoes, do
you? No. The harvest is dependent upon the fruit's readiness, not
necessarily your own.
Friday, September 2, 2016
This morning the Moon in
Virgo is opposed Chiron in Pisces. We may feel a little weak and/or
triggered. This is compounded by the fact that the Sun is now also
waxing into opposition with Neptune (12:38 PM). Fatigue. Uncertainty.
Who am I? Who are you? Confusion and a high tendency for folks to be
distracted, subdued or simply washed out tired, emotional and
sensitive. Weepy. Sneaky. Profuse.
Thankfully, Mercury waxing
toward Jupiter due to perfect in his second conjunction here at 1:18
PM may bring information to practical ground. Helping us to re-align
priorities and bring order to the personal chaos. Or, it could have
us (as the lower expression of Jupiter in Virgo has a tendency to do)
placing blame on everyone else for our problems. Which is something
that personally has a tendency to piss me off. LOL! But, seriously,
it does absolutely not good to point fingers of blame after the fact.
What matters the most is figuring out the fix and that is the highest
expression of this conjunction. Work to put the pieces back together
using your emotional body to guide you since the Moon enters this
conjunction, as well, between 6 and 6:30 PM. Be concise not cutting.
Seek solution not blame. Fix what is broken instead of lamenting.
Roll up your sleeves and get down to business. It's still a very DIY
sky.
Following the Moon's
conjunct with Jupiter, she is Void until entering Libra at 8:57 AM
tomorrow.
Saturday, September 3,
2016
Today feels better. We wake
up to the Libra Moon conjunct Venus in Libra at 7:31 AM. There is a
sense of decorum and politeness. The air wafts in like a fresh
breeze.
By 4:57 PM the Moon is
sextile Saturn in Sagittarius allowing us to get our feet back
underneath us. It's a nice sense of grounding that follows a whole
lot of uncertainty. Yet, with a subsequent inconjunct from the Moon
to Neptune shortly following...there is still some haze and fog
lingering.
Overnight, the Moon squares
off with Pluto (2:41 AM) and there could be some subservient plots
fostered under the veil of darkness or we may face off with strong
temptations. Pay heed to what you are yearning for but don't forget
to assess the why's behind that yearning and keep your efforts to
achieve them above board. There will be those who plan to take
advantage of others during their time of duress. Times of crisis and
uncertainty swing the door wide open for opportunists for better or
worse. Plan not to be snookered and be leery of what snakes slither
out of the dark corners tonight. Be not led by promises of power or
delusions of grandeur. Intuitive hits are strong but so is the
possibility of paranoia.
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Many rise and shine early
this morning. This is supported by an early morning sextile from the
Moon in Libra to Mars in Sagittarius at 4:15 AM which is shortly
followed by the Libra Moon in opposition to Uranus at 8:32 AM. Yeah.
Try to sleep through that. I dare you.
Oh, I'm being largely
facetious. But, in fact, dares and adventure seeking could be at
thing that entices us from our beds this morning. Or there could be
something that literally bolts us from sleep...again, be ready for
the unexpected.
Know that Moon/Uranus can be
anxiety riddled or it can also pack adrenaline and “get up and go.”
It is all dependent upon how you are able to wrangle the energy.
Either way, the emotional body feels as if there needs to be a bit of
justice in regard to some of this brash and hedonistic rebellion
coming from Uranus in Aries. I assure you that placement has NO
manners and that does not sit well with our Libra Moon. There is a
chance for standoff here. To better balance the equation, seek a
sense of personal freedom and move independently. Do not mirror what
you may perceive as ugliness in the world. Choose to respond instead
of just react.
Following the opposition
with Uranus, the Moon is blessedly Void...giving the emotional body a
chance to rectify the entirety of the week and settle a bit...until
entering Scorpio at 8:40 AM on Monday.
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