Monday, November 28, 2016
The Moon is Void in Scorpio
for a large portion of the day. She enters Sagittarius this afternoon
at 3:46 PM. Not much occurs in the realm of Astrology throughout the
day, save a few minor aspects from the Moon.
We are in full blown
releasing mode as we make our way to the New Moon in Sagittarius
which occurs in the morning.
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
This morning we wake up to a
fresh New Moon cycle with the seed of the New Moon in Sagittarius
being planted at 7 Sagittarius 43 at 7:19 AM EST. The Sabian Symbol
for this lunation reads as follows:
SUN AND MOON AT 8
SAGITTARIUS: In the cauldron of the universe the metals are
forming. Irresistible determination to be. Infinite capacity for
hard work. Crystallization of purpose and will out of experience.
Shortly after the perfection
of the New Moon, Venus in Capricorn sextiles Chiron (10:14 AM). She
then finds Uranus by square a few hours later at 3:20 PM. Meanwhile,
the Moon in Sagittarius squares Neptune at 10:26 AM. The New Moon
itself is within orb of a square with Neptune as the Sun continues to
wax in this square until perfecting tomorrow night.
One interesting thing to
point out here about the signs of Aquarius (ruled by Uranus and
Saturn) and Pisces (ruled by Jupiter and Neptune). Both, at their
highest, are unifying. For example, Aquarius is prone to gather
people together in groups. Races. Classes. It scientifically divides
things like plant and animal species, too. So, while there is unity
there is still a sense of division and classification. That is not to
say that Aquarius at it's highest doesn't recognize the need for
co-existence of these groups. It does. It recognizes how one
classification effects another and how the dynamic of interaction
between groups effects the world/environment at large. However, it
still recognizes the differences within the mix. Pisces, however,
dissolves the edges of the divisive lines and puts everyone and
everything in an interconnected sea. There is no separation of
animal, man, rock or any other thing. The highest expression of
Pisces sees (and feels) the connectivity of ALL things.
I think this is important to
keep in the back of your mind as we traverse this day due to Venus'
movements. Chiron in Pisces can represent many things. Our denied
illnesses. Our illusory sense of division or even feeling as if you
are lost in that sea...meaningless, unimportant and just a mere drop
of water lost within infinity. It can represent matters of addiction,
personal/collective bias, all the -isms (racism, sexism, ageism, etc)
as well as a desire to heal that or set yourself apart from it. It
can also represent an alluring desire for escape be that through
suicide, use of chemicals/drugs or denial and what have you.
Unfortunately, though, the matters that Chiron in Pisces represents
influence the entire sea of existence. And, Chiron's issues here are
often very illusive. Hard to grasp concepts that more often show up
as a needling or sick/achy feeling in our very core rather than one
that makes any kind of logical sense. The effect of Chiron in Pisces
means if your neighbor is sick then so are you. If one drop of water
is ill or not operating in an effort to support the unity of the
whole then the whole sea is turbulent and/or fractured. The ripples
this creates is infinite and draws to mind the importance of concern
for the welfare of all people and matters of the Universe because
directly or indirectly it does effect even the smallest droplet of
water...even you.
Venus in Capricorn has an
admiration for tradition. Maintaining and supporting a sense of
culture that has been passed down from previous generations. Here,
she is also concerned with matters of reputation, prestige and
somewhat of a maintenance of the status quo. As she passes by Chiron
by sextile, though the aspect is rather soft, there could be an
increasing fear or sense of these things being lost, washed away,
denied or forgotten. Then, as she squares Uranus in Aries, there
could be an outcry for these divisive lines to be redrawn as folks
declare “I am this or that and these things are relevant to
maintaining my sense of culture.” This mentality helps foster a
sense of identity for folks. Sort of like a sense of pride in regard
to what it is that makes us unique and/or set apart from the sea.
When in actuality, not to say these things are not important, they
still denote a sense of division amongst us. It's then when we start
fighting over who is right, what is best, what is wrong based upon
these long standing principles of different cultures that are held at
value by individuals and governing bodies at large.
One simple example of this
that I find both humorous and annoying is the ongoing debate of
wishing someone a Merry Christmas versus Happy Holidays at this time
of year. I've noticed that when someone is in the throes of or
whipped up in the disagreement over this they will wish someone one
or the other with a sense of spite in their voice. Adamantly. “I'm
going to wish you a Merry Christmas regardless of how anyone reacts
to it because that's how I believe!” Ok. That really doesn't sound
like you are wishing someone well to me. It sounds a lot like you are
saying words veiled with spite. So. Yeah. That's what is conveyed
here. Spite. “Have a Merry Christmas whether you like it or not!”
And, don't think that the underlying nuance of your sentiment is
missed either. Depending on inflection and tone you can slice someone
open with words whose meaning should be warm and jolly and vice
versa. As a matter of fact your non-verbal conveyances bear much more
impact than your actual words upon a communication exchange. In the
end, it matters MUCH less the words you use and MUCH more how you use
those words. Honestly, I can think of nothing else more trivial than
this. You are either sending well wishes or not. The words you use
matter less than the sentiment behind them.
At the same time, Mars in
Aquarius remains in mutual reception with Uranus in Aries. The push
for unity by way of division persists. Different groups rise up and
war with other groups for different reasons all under the pretense of
freedom for one group or the other. It's like an autoimmune disorder
or something as one part of the body human attacks the other. The
higher expression of this recognizes the differences within groups of
folks (or plant/animal species) and strives toward co-existence. But,
in our anger or oppression we are often distracted with the
maintenance of the divisions rather than bringing the groups
peacefully and cohesively together. Holding the lines and barriers.
Uplifting and pointing out the differences and divides. Never
realizing or acknowledging that we all return to the same type of
dust and vapor...eventually. We are all specialized cells within the
body human.
I do realize this is a lot
to take in regarding just a few Venus aspects. However, as Venus
sextiles Chiron we are gently reminded of this “lost at sea”
syndrome that we may fear the loss of things like tradition and
culture. Then, as Venus squares Uranus, the easiest way (lowest
expression) is to work to strive to maintain and uphold those
differences honoring whichever one applies to the individual. While,
the highest expression (and hardest to maintain, most likely) is to
detach from them OR be willing to share them. A stronger Universal
mentality supports sharing, understanding and mutual respect for the
multitude of cultural traditions and beliefs. Part of me is
convinced that the only way this type of unity may occur is through
some sort of Alien invasion. Yes. You read that right. I'm at a loss
in regard to what may unite humanity other than a threat from
something non-human. I say that both with snark and seriousness.
I'm not saying that cultural
history and tradition are not important. They are. We must know our
past history, know the details of what built us, know our personal
cultural “stain” so to speak. However. IF there is something
about any of that which makes you prone to attack someone of another
culture, push for segregation or oppression of other types of people,
denounce or wound your connection to anything outside that group
and/or deny or devalue something of importance to another
group...then, there is an uncertain type of illness there that needs
to be rectified. Simply put if maintaining your sense of culture and
tradition means infringing upon the right to the same for someone
else, then...something is askew somewhere. This is the part that
needs to be released. Detach from the fear that something “different”
may be a threat to what you know. Heart cells don't chide stomach
cells for being what they are. I mean this type of cohesiveness
occurs right in your body on a daily basis. As within so without. In
the external world why do we do this to each other? That just makes
the crevice bigger and further divides us for absolutely no reason
since we all return to the same sea eventually in death. I'm right!
You are wrong! Then we die and none of it matters. Pointless waste of
all kinds of energies.
What's really interesting?
Without your religious texts. Without your idols. Without your
“sacred places” you are still you and likely still believe what
you believe. You have still inherited the genealogy and history of
what you've inherited. Physical representations of culture, religion
and tradition can be stripped from you. But, the truth of who you are
and where you came from still remains; because, no one can take that
away from you.
You are unique and
important. Just like everyone else. You are an individual but as an
individual you are (like it or not) also a part of an integral and
infinite sea of everything.
The New Moon herself offers
an opportunity at a different perspective and fostering of a more
inclusive world view (square Neptune). Then, Venus aims to test that
a little. She asks, “Do you mean it? Even if it means taking away
this and this and this? What is really important here?” And, it all
occurs under an uncertain, emotional and foggy veil of Neptune. Will
you continue to deny the fact that we are all one in favor of your
sense of individualized or cultural pride? To the point that pride
leads you to a martyr's death? Some will say “yes.” Others will
soften and question themselves. Even more still, will be lost
questioning who they are and who these folks around them are because
nothing really seems solid or real. Some will struggle to find a
foothold in their identity.
Between 11:00 PM and about
3:30 AM, the Moon tops off a lovely mini-trine between the signs of
Sagittarius, Libra and Aquarius (15-17 degrees). She begins with a
sextile to Mars in Aquarius at 11:00 PM. This is followed by a
sextile to Jupiter at 1:21 AM. It ends with a lunar conjunction to
Saturn at 3:17 AM. Yes. Moon to Saturn is quickly sobering. But, that
sobering fosters a sense of emotional fortitude, truth and boundary
that is uplifted by Mars and Jupiter. All of which begs and pleads to
us for cohesiveness (Aquarius), justice (Libra) and truth
(Sagittarius). The Sun will soon repeat these aspects.
All in all, it's a pretty
interesting day. Likely active with many choosing to foster a new
outlook on several different scenarios while others continue to
question both themselves and the folks around them in confusion as
the Sun keeps waxing toward Neptune. There are definitely emotional
connotations to the day as well due the Neptunian influence that
works to dissolve boundaries and divisive lines across the world. In
other words, in the core of your existence, the pain of the world can
be felt aching in your soul whether you choose to consciously
recognize it as that or not.
Wednesday, November 30,
2016
This morning, the Moon in
Sagittarius is square Chiron (9:18 AM) and subsequently trine Uranus
in Aries (9:46 AM). Again we have the feelings of illusive pain,
illness and a sense of disconnection coupled by a desire toward
freedom of expression and backed by a sense of cohesiveness. All the
while the lines of personal identity continue to blur as the Sun
perfects in square to Neptune at 8:17 PM. TRUTH! TRUTH! UNITY! UNITY!
Are chants that cry out but there is an underlying block to that
which says, “As long as I don't have to let go of this and this in
order to achieve it.” When the very things we are clinging to in
resistance are exactly what widens the existing crevices.
By 11:09 PM, the Moon is
conjunct Mercury in Sagittarius. Following this aspect, the Moon
reaches Void status until entering Capricorn at 3:53 AM early
tomorrow morning. We need (Moon) open and truthful (Sagittarius)
discussion (Mercury). We need (Moon) to foster a deeper understanding
of world culture and foreign affairs (Sagittarius) and bring a sense
of collaborative dialogue to the table (Mercury). The night ends with
us stewing on that note. The conversations/thoughts are ongoing and
emotionally affective. But, a plan of action is yet to be fostered.
We are just talking/thinking about it all here.
Prior to the Moon
reactivating in Capricorn, Chiron in Pisces turns direct at 3:24 AM.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
This morning the Moon is in
Capricorn. Her first aspect is a sextile to Neptune at 10:16 PM. What
builds throughout the day, though, is the waxing trine between Mars
in Aquarius and Jupiter in Libra. At it's most basic this is VERY
windy. (Could be a good day to drag out the leaf blower). It can, at
times, even feel aggressively windy but that is not the highest
expression of this. The highest expression calls for justice, unity,
recognition of differences but still a call toward cohesiveness.
As the Moon is being
softened by Neptune, today's Mars/Jupiter trine is stellar for
charitable acts and engaging in movements that support a social
cause. There are few cautions. One is over-promising yourself or
metaphorically biting off more than you can chew. Another is not
realizing that talking about doing something and actually doing it
are not the same thing. Think less. Do more. A final one is pushing a
personal agenda instead of something that supports unity and
cohesiveness. Neither Libra nor Aquarius are very personal. They
represent “the other” and “the group” not so much just “you.”
We move forward together or not at all, in other words. This is less
about your personal agenda. It's more about inclusive forward motion
and what you can physically do/change in an effort to support such.
Overall, if you can flow
with the integrity and compassion of Capricorn mixed with Neptune,
you can, in fact, accomplish a great deal today. Rigid schedules and
time crunched deadlines do not support this. You do what you can as
the opportunity arises without just trying to “fit it in your
schedule.”
Friday, December 2, 2016
Today we move from
yesterday's damp but arid conditions into something a little deeper
and darker. The Moon in Capricorn finds Pluto by conjunction at 11:28
AM. She then finds Jupiter by square at 1:41 PM. She re-ignites the
battle between the Gods. Control and manipulation become huge issues.
The highest expression preaches less and models appropriate behavior
instead. While the lesser of this energy fights for control over
everyone and everything. It is justified (often self-justified) to
the death.
Mentalities and mindsets are
due to shift this afternoon as Mercury enters Capricorn at 4:18 PM.
In the sign of Capricorn, Mercury will experience a retrograde
period. In other words, he is going to be in the sign for a bit. His
backward movement begins on Dec 19 at 15 Capricorn 08 (barely missing
a conjunction with Pluto). He travels all the way back to 28
Sagittarius 52 where he finally turns direct on January 8 of next
year. He is already in shadow as I type this.
The Moon is still busy
following Mercury's entrance into Capricorn. At 8:37 PM she is
sextile Chiron. A few minutes later she is square Uranus (8:58 PM).
This again brings potential to be triggered and subsequently react
impulsively. Whereas the higher expression has us softening with
empathy and awareness while subsequently trying to foster a more
intelligent and logical way to deal with what has occurred and
continues to occur. It's an opportunity at self-conditioning in a
way.
Due the current positions of
Chiron and Uranus (semi-sextile) any time a planet makes an aspect to
one, it almost immediately and/or simultaneously makes an aspect to
the other. As each one of our “more personal” planets/luminaries
(Venus, Mercury, Mars, Sun and Moon) pass by these bodies, we are
tested a little more. The same issues crop up in different ways in an
effort to bring acknowledgment to these Chironic issues. Then the
instigating aspects to Uranus propel us to deal with them. The first
few set ups like this were likely rocky. We probably did react in a
knee jerk or wounded animal type of way. Yet as they continue, we are
given a chance to see how our reactions could be refined, more wise,
more inventive, more inclined toward our own sense of freedom and
independence rather than left shaking our heads wondering “WHY does
this keep happening to me?” I was reminded a few days ago that a
definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over while
expecting different results. I, in no way, believe this to be a
comprehensive definition of insanity. But, it does apply. So, if you
catch yourself asking why something keeps occurring you can rest
assured that it is likely because your reaction to it, your attitude
toward it or your boundaries around it need to be adjusted in
someway. If the old way of coping isn't working, experiment with
something new.
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Emotional bodies are at a
little bit more ease this morning as the Moon finds Venus in
Capricorn via conjunction at 5:17 AM. Here, she reaches Void status
until entering Aquarius at 2:45 PM.
Meanwhile, Mars moves from
his trine with Jupiter and enters a sextile with Saturn at 7:16 AM.
This, coupled with the stellium in Capricorn, calls for us to get
down to solid production. It isn't really recommended to start
anything new under a Void moon. But, you can make progress on
projects you have already started. Or you can wait to start something
new as the Moon clicks over into Aquarius. Either way, we are fairly
bent on production and achievement. Being able to feel as if you have
accomplished something will help you feel more settled. With or
without production, though, the sextile between Mars and Saturn calls
for us to be accountable for our actions and to act with
responsibility.
The rest of the day clicks
by with only minor aspects from the Moon. This allows us to toil as
we please without much distraction from the emotional body. It's
fairly smooth and easy for the most part.
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Last night's “smooth and
easy” continues into this morning. The first Lunar aspect we
encounter is a sextile between the Moon and the Sun in Sagittarius.
This uplifting and light. Joyful, even. And, considering the only
other major lunar aspect we have is a trine to Jupiter at midnight,
we may even be able to relax and just enjoy the day.
This set up is good for
social gatherings. Circles of friends. It's breezy and fairly active.
It's also a good day for sporting events (attending or playing). So,
choose your venue, grab some buddies and enjoy.
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