Overview
It's a Full Moon weekend.
What more do you need to know? Oh, it's not so bad. But, as per
typical, those that work in hospitals, health care facilities, police
and those that work on the front lines with the public know their
shifts this weekend are not likely to be boring. With a Full Moon in
Virgo and her ruler, Mercury in Pisces, I would expect belly
problems, intoxication stuff (overdose potential) and general
confusion. Mental health issues could also become exacerbated.
General lunacy at the low end is to be expected. The good news,
however, is this isn't a particularly “wild” moon.
On a personal level, it
offers us the medicine we need. The challenge is to realize this is
medicine and not punishment. Plus, by realizing we don't have to be
all Nurse Ratchet about it. The low end of the energy coming forth
can be self-depreciating and critical. The high end, however, allows
us to release poisons of the mind, get the facts straight, bring
forth semblances of order within the chaos and see where we can shore
things up...simplify... As Mercury inches toward and perfects in
square to Saturn just a few hours prior to this Full Moon on Sunday
morning, what was once semi-elusive or confusing information becomes
more solid for better or worse. We may feel censored. And, if you
find that to be the case, take it as a cue to listen. There may be
something helpful that you need to hear.
Saturday, March 11, 2017
This morning the Moon
resides in Virgo as Mercury leaves his conjunction with Chiron. Most
of the morning is colored with minor lunar aspect. Plus, the Sun
meets Jupiter in Libra by inconjunct at 3:09 PM. This is very subtle
but does brighten things up a bit. It's a gentle mixture of softness,
optimism and identity. If you really pay attention, it could show you
a little more about how you relate to others and why. The level of
influence your relationships have over you. It can also teach you
about how you choose others to be in relationship with and what some
of the issues may be there.
By 3:09 PM, the Moon is
opposite Neptune in Pisces creating an emotional fog and an uptick in
sensitivity. Granted. Moon/Neptune is not an energy everyone is
comfortable with. However, what this opposition can show us is where
we may be too hard edged. Too self-critical or overly critical of
others. Plus, Virgo Moon is exactly the energy one needs in an effort
to make sense of the intuitive hits brought forth by Neptune. She
allows us to put this information to use. Yet, it's not a really
productive energy. It's very soft. Emotive. And, it
could...even...may your eyes leak a bit. Wallowing and being
overwhelmed by emotion are at the low end here. In that regard, the
aspect becomes very personal. It relaxes the emotional body just
enough to push things forth into our awareness that we need to take
note of. It could lead to a desire to sleep, escape or reach for a
glass of wine. It's a great evening for just relaxing, taking in a
movie, listening to music or, even, a midday nap. It's not physically
active but there is plenty going on inside of us that probably
deserves our attention. Plus, it's beautifully creative and
compassionate.
However, this is also where
the potential for belly issues to come into play. Bellies are important
when the Moon is in Virgo. When she is opposing a stellium in Pisces,
we could be more sensitive to things we already have sensitivities
to. Does that make sense? For example, if you typically have two
drinks and are done for the night; tonight, it may only take one. If
you have allergies, they may become punctuated. If you are already
prone to digestive issues; then, these can become prominent. Plus,
communicable or contagious stuff is a factor due the fact that our
defenses against such may be low. Remember the importance of personal
PHYSICAL boundaries against illness. Hand washing is your best
defense against that. With Mars in Taurus, we may be prone to indulge
(eat the ice cream when we know we are lactose intolerant as an
example). This isn't really the best day for that. Moderation.
Gentleness. Boundary. Grounding. Quiet time. Naps. Slowing down. All
this fits well under Moon/Neptune.
This, accompanied with the
energy of the waxing full moon itself, carries us through the night.
Sunday, March 12, 2017
This morning the Moon
stabilizes quite well as she trines Pluto in Capricorn at 4:58 PM.
Here is the boundary we were looking for! The emotional body is
re-fortified and re-focused to a degree. Then, the mental body is
harshly stabilized as Mercury in Pisces meets Saturn by square at
8:11 AM. Yes, this can have a hard edge. It can cause us to feel
censored or the weight of words could become heavier. Yet, it also
makes the truth accessible even if it may be hard to swallow. The
trick here is not to become self-critical over what you discover.
Take it for what it is. Information that you need in an effort to
move forward more well informed. Lies could be discovered here.
Reality knocks harshly on our door. At the same time, though,
confusion could dissipate and miscommunication/misunderstanding
rectified. Again the caution is negative thinking. Detach from and
become observant of your thoughts. A watchful steward over the
direction of your brain. If you have a tendency to be self-critical
or allow yourself to dwell on negative thoughts instead of
redirecting toward more positive self-talk this will be very apparent
under this aspect. You CAN redirect.
Our Full Moon bursts open at
10:55 AM complete with an opposition to all the things in Pisces
(save Neptune which we did yesterday) which includes Chiron (3:17
PM), Mercury (10:37 PM) and the Sun..of course. She is also square
Saturn in Sagittarius (8:26 PM) which creates a mutable t-square.
There is also a sneaky little inconjunct to Uranus in Aries (11:44
AM) that leads in this Full Moon.
For the Sun at Pisces 23: A
“materializing medium” summons weird ghostly shapes.
Manifestation is one way to look at this degree. But, it is less
of a material manifestation and more of a deliberate use and movement
of energies. The medium summons ghosts. You can see them. But, you
cannot actually grab them and pull them into physical life. They just
kind of float around, you know? This can also denote a haunting-type
feel especially with the Sun in such close proximity to Chiron. There
could be some elusive self-doubt floating around in the ethers as
well as memories of times when you tried this before and things
didn't exactly go as planned. With both Venus and Jupiter retrograde,
this can also denote memories of our past interactions with others.
Learn from past mistakes but do not let self-doubt and uncertainty
unseat you. Remain consciously engaged in what you are doing while
employing the wisdom you have garnered thus far. Know that there may
also be things like bias, weak boundaries or physical
pollutants/addictions that are affecting our mode of operations.
Become aware and in control of those by engaging a few good doses of
reality by way of Saturn. And, don't just go around summoning up
ghosts for fun (this applies to summoning foul memories as well).
They generally do not like to be summonsed without good cause. Also,
don't discount synchronicities as mere coincidence. There are no
coincidences under this sky.
For the Moon at Virgo 23: A lion
tamer rushes fearlessly into the circus arena. Moral
strength and fortitude is tested here. Whenever I see this degree, I
think of the Strength card and maintaining 100% control of your
“inner beast” through will power and humility. There could be
veritable threats to ego energies...again due Chiron...which is why
you need to maintain faith in yourself without pumping your ego up to
extremes at the same time. This is surely a mastery degree in which
we must pull upon all our faculties and sheer away distractions in an
effort to maintain readiness to act when called to do so.
For the Moon's ruler, Mercury, at 27
Pisces: The harvest moon rises in translucent autumnal skies. Ironic,
I believe, that this degree is in play during during a Full Moon in
Virgo; and, it speaks of harvest and autumn. Even more ironic that
the degree falls in Pisces. However, Pisces does bring resolution and
harvesting of what we've previously sown to a degree. The latter
degrees of Pisces bring a finality prior to a new cycle which begins
in Aries. So, yes, some culmination is to be expected.
The Sabian
Symbol for the Sun mentions “materializing.” In this symbol, we
have the opportunity of manifestation or “materializing of thought”
or “bringing to Earth creative (Pisces) vision (Mercury).”
Mercury is actually very important at this Full Moon. He not only
rules the lunation itself, but, he is also preparing to be rebirthed
from Pisces and into Aries. Apparently, before the mental body is
reborn, there are some “mental demons” that may need to be
released, exorcised and/or tamed. Plus, the outlet for the mutable
t-square created with the Full Moon finds outlet in Gemini also ruled
by this same Mercury. Be open to learning and looking at things from
a different perspective. There is something “in this” for you if
you can elevate yourself so that you are not drowning in the
heightened emotion. “Mental medicine” that you may need. The
information that comes to us is likely personalized but that doesn't
mean we should take it personally. The point is to learn from it in
an effort to imbue future actions with the wisdom that is gleaned
from it.
This Full Moon is great for
forgiving and releasing old memories. Redirecting or releasing
self-depreciating speech (inner talk), self-criticisms while noting
(as potential memories emerge) where we have grown or where we need
to prune in an effort to grow more sturdily. Self-care initiatives
are greatly accentuated. Energetically clearing and cleaning your
physical space is good exercise under ANY Full Moon but particularly
astute under this one. Think about opening new fresh spaces in your
living sphere. But, also think about clearing things like worry,
doubt and criticism from your brain allowing room for freshness to
enter there, too. It's also great for looking at the ways we
communicate with others. If you automatically go to the “worst case
scenario” now is the time to notice that and release that habit.
Speaking of habits, Full
Moons are great for banishing them. However, as we do this under this
Full Moon, its important to remember that Mars resides in Taurus.
This energy is prone to get stuck in ruts of habit. So, if you are
looking to change habits now, know that it is going to be a slow and
diligent process of release that needs to be taken on a day to day
basis. Any progress you make in this regard needs to be recognized
and rewarded by you. Plus, it doesn't hurt to keep your incentive for
wanting to change at the fore. Know that with Mars in Taurus,
changing your momentum is the hardest part. But, also, treating
yourself with gentle reward for work well done helps. Would you like
to know how many times I've enticed Mars in Taurus to do something
while offering an incentive of food? Hey, if you help me
do...whatever...I'll make a cheesecake just for you. Why? Because it
works. Mars in Taurus is an energy that will work for food..or
massages..or sex..or reward in general. You can entice your own
motivation with reward also.
Following the Moon's
opposition with Mercury in Pisces (10:37 PM), the Moon is Void until
entering Libra at 1:29 AM. This is our last full day with Mercury in
Pisces. Tomorrow he shifts into Aries at quitting time (5:08 PM). Use
this Moon to lighten your mental load in preparation for that shift.
And, clean/organize something. As without so within. Cleaning,
purging, organizing in the physical world can absolutely help us to
sort things out on the inside, too.
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