Monday, July 3, 2017
This morning we wake up
under a Scorpio Moon most definitely under the influence of water.
The Sun in Cancer and Moon in Scorpio meet by trine around midday
(12:47 PM). This is followed by a trine from the Moon to Neptune in
Pisces at 5:17 PM. What did you say you wanted to do today? Float?
Good idea.
The thing about the Scorpio
Moon is that it does like to have control. However, ever tried to
make a stream run the opposite direction? Have you ever tried to play
Moses and command that the seas part? Not so much easy tasks, right?
Today, we essentially have two choices. We can spend the day trying
to swim up stream or we can surrender to the flow.
GASP...surrender? That's
certain death to our “survive it all” Moon. However, good
warriors know when to switch up the game according to environment. We
have hunter energy under this sky. By way of this Moon and the energy
coming from Cancer. At times, while we are hunting, it pays to go in
after the game with both barrels and making a lot of noise. Most of
the time, though, it involves a lot of preparation, quiet and sitting
still and patiently while waiting for everything to click into
perfect place. This is time for the latter.
Waiting. Going with the
flow. Introspection. Going deep when the surface is choppy. Efforts
taken to feed your insatiable hunger with the blood of the dead. I'M
KIDDING! Yet, know there is a depth to this day. If you are afraid of
your own shadow or fear losing control, you may feel like you are
drowning. Yet, once you let go, accept and surrender to the tides you
will find that you make more progress and retain more energy simply
by not fighting the waves. Struggling swimmers drown. Yet, a person
can float for a very long time thus reserving their energy stores for
the long haul.
Not too long ago, I actually
had a discussion about this very topic (being stranded out in the
ocean without a boat). A Scorpio Rising told me in this discussion,
“I can float for a very long time. I'd be hard to kill at sea.”
Well, he'd be hard to kill anywhere. But, in this instance he is
right! There are times for physicality and there times to just relax
into the current with long term survival efforts in mind rather than
the immediacy we may feel.
Sounds easy enough...right?
It should be. However, in the background Mercury is waxing into
square with Uranus which can, in fact, stir anxiety and a feeling of
over-stimulation in both the emotional and mental body. Finding that
point of flow can be hard to do in stormy seas. I liken it to trying
to float on a lake as lightning flashes across the sky. Or someone
plopping a plugged in toaster into your warm, bubbly bath. Yet, this
square occurs in Cardinal signs. You can and should take charge of
the energy instead of allowing it to make you nuts. We can do that
here. By telling the demons in your head to shut the hell up and
silencing, grounding or redirecting more negative thoughts.
Today's aim should be toward
relaxing. Even though the mental body can and likely will startle us
from that feeling from time to time. We are allowed to dismiss those
anxiety calls as we can revert back to just floating.
Still yet, that is a job in
and of itself. A time in which...if you favor control...you are well
advised to take control of your brain and your emotional system. If
we manage that, we could actually meet with bliss and reward at the
end of the day.
At 7:15 PM, Venus in Taurus
waxes into sextile with Chiron in Pisces. We either benefit from
dealing consciously with our own steerage upon the seas or we are
reminded we need more practice. Know that benefit (Venus) comes from
assessing our more negative Neptunian problems from a grounded and
realistic perspective while also remaining open to accepting our weak
spots while moving forward in such a way that accommodates them.
“Negative Neptunian” problems come from delusion, addiction,
denial, lack of boundaries, self-martyring and the inability to live
within a conscious state (trapped in 'dream state' due illness, drugs
or delusion). Do the water vibe to the highest today and you will
likely feel better and more supported by the time the Venus/Chiron
sextile waxes in. If you find yourself “weighed, measured and
wanting” by tonight, know that is your cue that you may, in fact,
be pushing or trying too hard. Lesson learned, then. Remember to
practice both exertion and surrender while learning to recognize
where each have their place.
Overnight the Moon sextiles
Pluto in Capricorn offering a sense of grounding and
regeneration/re-empowerment of the emotional body. Make room for
solid rest tonight and reap the benefit of that what could turn out
to be a rather hectic tomorrow as the screws tighten on the
Mercury/Uranus square. Being well rested and practiced at when/how to
turn the mental function on and off while steering that mental
monster deliberately will pay off. In light of the mental storm, just
being able to relax throughout the day will be an accomplishment.
Water is sensitive. And Mercury is in Cancer pointing to the acute
sensitivity of the Moon in Scorpio. Give yourself credit if you
manage to chill instead of work yourself into a panic attack today.
What you feed your mind and your body will make a difference in how
this feels. Cut down on over-stimulating energies and it will help
offset the more erratic potential.
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
This morning the Moon still
resides in Scorpio and has passed by Mars in Cancer by trine before
dawn (3:59 AM). This is likely to cause us to wake up hungry. Aim for
energy supporting foods instead of things that may shoot you high
quickly but leave you feeling flat later. Sustainable and smooth
energy is the goal here.
Through the meat of the day,
there really isn't much happening. However, the Moon remains active
and Mercury square Uranus is kicking up dust. That energy culminates
just in time for it to start getting dark on the East Coast. Which,
is ironic to me given it is the Fourth of July holiday in the US.
It's not uncommon for explosions under this aspect or upon this
holiday. So, that much of it fits with where we are. BUT, there is
other stuff that comes along with it. PTSD flares due the sudden loud
noises. Social anxieties as we attempt to navigate the big crowds.
Again, Scorpio is a water moon. Meaning, she is sensitive to her
environment and empathic. Simply because the Moon is in Scorpio, some
may have exacerbation of symptoms related to emotional problems in
general including mania and impulsivity. Mercury in square to Uranus
can exacerbate and aggravate this factor. We may be a little jumpy
and reactive in other words. Was that a BOOM from fireworks...or?
It's a thing. For real.
Add to that the fact that
Jupiter in Libra makes his final inconjunct to Neptune at midnight
and what we end up with is a lot of sensitivity in the midst of
orchestrated chaos. YAY! Who brought cake?
Just after the
Mercury/Uranus square perfects, the Moon meets Uranus by inconjunct
(9:29 PM) and Mercury by trine (9:35 PM). From there, the Moon will
trine Chiron and our ability to manage our triggers will be
imperative in regard to how the rest of the night plays out. This
also sends our Moon into Void status until entering Sagittarius at
1:09 AM EDT.
Plus, Venus shifts gears and
enters Gemini at 8:12 PM...we could very well feel more social and
inclined toward friendly gatherings at the last minute. Even if we
had our heels dug in one way or another at the beginning of the day,
there is a chance to change our minds...a couple of times..actually.
Go with what you have in the moment.
Here's the thing. We have a
right to celebrate and gather in doing so. However, I know and you
know that celebrations and gatherings are being targeted and have
been targeted for awhile now. So, even though we embark bravely upon
these ventures, there is a feeling of anxiety that keeps churning in
the background which threatens to affect our planned happy time. In
truth, there may be entities out there that try to turn our joy into
shock and fear. Or, it could be fear itself that causes us to be
easily startled or shocked. Listen to me, though. Ok? Trust your
radar. Go less upon the information that your brain delivers to you
and lean more into what you feel. Call it gut. Call it intuition.
Call it empathy...I really don't care. It's all the same to me..that
unspoken language that can give warning toward danger or give you cue
that something is just kinda “off” even if you can't pinpoint a
logical reason as to why. Pay attention to THAT. If it doesn't feel
right, you are nervous and uncomfortable then don't pressure yourself
to go. If you are a little nervous about going somewhere but you get
there and it feels alright, go with that. Just pay attention to what
you feel and heed that. Maybe it's nothing. Maybe it's something.
Just know that holidays have no attendance requirement. If you feel
like getting out and celebrating without a sense of doom and gloom in
your periphery, do that. If you don't, then don't. No excuses
necessary.
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
This morning the Moon is a
little less heavy and intense than what we have dealt with the last
few days. We move from water to fire and there is an assured shift in
that. However, our identity system (Sun) waxes into watery trine
with Neptune tonight. So while the emotional body may be all fired up
know that Neptune wants us to be gentle, empathic and flowy. Also
know this gives folks the ability to disguise themselves and can
provide the venue for some to slippery slide their way under the
radar too.
Shortly after the Moon
entered Sagittarius last night, she opposed our Venus newly in
Gemini. Wisdom versus learning. We may feel as if we've outgrown some
former interests and in turn decide to flit off to new ones. Balance
it out and remain curious. Stabilize fickleness by reminding yourself
of where you are in your journey and where you'd like to go while
remaining flexible and open to sight seeing as you travel. Life is a
constant exchange of learning and teaching. We wear different caps at
different times. Yet, all good teachers know that learning is a never
ending process. Even for the teacher themselves. So, use the wisdom
you have for direction but allow Venus' curiosity to tickle and tempt
you toward continual learning.
Just as the Sun breaks the
horizon, Mercury trines Chiron upon his exit from Cancer. He enters
Leo tonight at 8:20 PM...another shift from water to fire. And, a
transit that will take in information from a personal perspective. We
may ask, “How does this effect me?” or be prone to deliver our
personal signature of opinion in regard to the topics at hand. None
of that is horrible. Just remember that while your opinion does
matter, so do the opinions of others. Just because something may not
be relevant to you it may be relevant to others. Vice versa in that
regard too. It may be a big deal to you but nothing to someone else.
There is room for all until we start taking an overly egoistic stance
and demand that others come around to our point of view.
The better way to put this
transit to use is to aim toward allowing creativity to speak. Gently
shining your unique light into conversations in way that isn't just
demanding of the spotlight, drama and attention. If you feel like you
have to roar to be heard, then you may need to redirect yourself into
conversations where you can feel heard or learn more about
effectiveness. Know there will be roaring lions out there, though.
The energy is always modeled for us by teachers unaware for better or
worse. Learn to recognize the more malefic examples and deliberately
choose the higher expression in spite of that as you are likely
modeling for someone else...even if you don't know it.
Positive expressions include
warm inclusive speech. An ability to project your true identity
through both the spoken and written word. Romantic. Playful. Maybe a
little daring in the appropriate circumstance...daring to speak up
for yourself and in letting your opinion be heard gently and clearly.
The negative side making it AAALL ABOUT YOU and your royalness. Yeah,
I'd forgo the lesser expression if possible as the Universe will
likely be handing out “King Nothing” crowns in our near future.
Allow the trine from Mercury
to Chiron to humble you and fill you with gentleness, empathy and
compassion. Then, it'll be easier to start off on the right foot as
Mercury enters Leo.
Just after Neptune and the
Sun meet by trine (which can be humbling in and of itself..as well as
cause some to be infuriatingly misunderstood or underestimated) the
ego gets a rush by way of a square to Jupiter at 10:45 PM. It is true
relationship that can peer behind the veils and know what is really
going on beneath the surface of your facade. Yet, this is also a
wonderful set up for the dangers of projection. Meaning, you deny
your stuff and instead end up putting it on the face of someone else.
Again, the answer is humility, generosity and decorum as well as a
comprehensive knowledge of self (Mercury in Leo). Giving less
credence to the folks who may wrongly underestimate or misunderstand
you (remember...they could be projecting too) and leaning more into
trusted relationships where you don't have to explain yourself so
much works. If you don't have any those trusted relationships where
you can be yourself...well, we might know where we need to start
then, right? But, as for today, know some folks won't be as they
seem. Realize things are likely going to get a bit noisier as Mercury
moves into Leo. Yet the goal is to remain tender and gentle while
speaking your truth humbly and clearly while leaving space in the
room for others to do the same.
Though we've shifted from
water to fire in a couple of realms, know that the element of Water
remains a factor. However, we are moving forward now moreso than
floating. We've got wind in our sails or a motor on our boat.
Maintaining and reminding ourselves of perspective and a sense of
direction is going to help rather than allowing ourselves to succumb
and become lesser versions of ourselves in the “heat of the
moment.”
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Speaking of water still
remaining a factor, our Sagittarius Moon meets Neptune in Pisces
early this morning (5:47 AM). This can indicate wet, hazy, stormy,
foggy or rainy weather both inside and out. We may be sleepy or be
suffering from illnesses or hangovers that in turn effect our ability
to wake up and engage this morning. It could be as simple as hitting
the snooze button a few extra times before we finally make our way
out of bed.
As the morning moves
forward, emotional matters grow. At 6:00 AM the Moon sextiles
Jupiter. Which can mean that extra few minutes of snooze might really
pay off and help us feel better as we embark on this day. But, if you
are stuck in self-martyring, depression or pessimism..that has
opportunity to grow as well. Do what you need to do to take care of
your softer bodies. That's the trick. We are empathic under
Moon/Neptune so, if you surround yourself with gently upbeat folks,
that feeling can help you feel better. Surrounding yourself with “woe
is me” folks rubs off too. So yeah...be picky and put boundaries in
play as needed. Maybe you could be the warm person that brings cheer
to negative Nelly. Or maybe you can put on your Teflon duck feathers
and let their negativity run right off your back. Either way, address
your emotional system first and get on good footing there. Then,
boundary that up and hold to your chosen spot and Jupiter will
support you. Also...remember not to take yourself so seriously. It's
alright to laugh at yourself if you are so groggy this morning you
forget something, for example.
At midday, the Moon meets
Saturn by conjunction. One thing about Saturn in Sagittarius, it
often brings a harsh spin on the reality that is. We could experience
bad or unsettling news here. However, remember the need for boundary
and a sense of direction. If it applies to you, deal with it. If it
doesn't, let it go. Be mature in your emotional dealings and steer
your own boat upon your own path. Accept harsh truths if they come.
Steer around obstacles if they present. But, know the path to wisdom
isn't necessarily always happy go-lucky. Sometimes, it is kinda
tough.
If you can foster a sense of
accomplishment, this Moon/Saturn conjunction becomes a little more
manageable. However, if you woke up sick or were dealing with heavy
emotional stuff this morning, cut yourself slack for lack of outward
production. In that instance, your “job” is self-care. And, if
that means all you did was take care of yourself and rest today in
light of not feeling up to par...then...SUCCESS! That is an
accomplishment in and of itself even if it doesn't look like
productive effort to the outside world. It. Matters. It. Counts.
The rest of the day follows
this note. There are no major aspects from the Moon. So, pick your
“job” early and stay on task however that may look to you.
Friday, July 7, 2017
This morning the Moon is
still active in the sign of the Archer. Meanwhile, air and fire
energy merge by way of sextile between Mercury in Leo and Venus in
Gemini. Sparkly fun! We are charming. We are chatty. The Moon's
movements are going to feed into that “hot air balloon” lofty
feeling. At 10:12 AM the Moon creates a fire trine with Uranus in
Aries. That's more Fire and Air whipping about.
It favors authentic
self-expression and the ability to be exactly who you are “no
veils, no pretense” and sans apologies.
It really can be a fun and
active day! However, it is likened to one of those “Dog days” of
summer. Hot. Dry but with a nice gentle breeze. We don't want to
overdo. But, there is room for the doing of your choosing. This fits
nicely with good friends and trying new things. It's wonderful
dropping the cloak of doom and destruction for a bit in favor of
having fun for fun's sake.
After the Moon's trine with
Uranus, she moves into a toe stubbing square with Chiron. Whoops, we
were moving so fast we ended up tripping over a trigger. Use this as
opportunity to acknowledge what has happened and learn how to deal
more effectively should it occur again. After this square, the Moon
is Void until shifting into Capricorn at 1:45 PM.
The shift into Capricorn
will shuttle us straight into the energy of the Full Moon that crests
at midnight tomorrow. Yep. Emotions are high and things feel kinda
punctuated. It's a Full Moon. What else should we expect? Ride the
wave.
Know that this Moon does
bear personal effect. In our evening hours, she creates a Yod with
the Mercury/Venus sextile (between 8 PM and 9:30 PM). Venus and
Mercury are personal planets which we need to work to their highest
in an effort to achieve the higher function of a Capricorn Moon. That
means taking these “younger” types of energies coming from Venus
and Mercury and maturing them. Venus and Mercury are light. But, the
Moon could be geared toward being stoic, dusty or overly serious.
Take the cue and lighten up a bit (seems I've said that a lot in this
week). Know you can incorporate what interests you and is relevant to
you into your overall plan and waste no time giving yourself
authority to do so.
This aspect is rather subtle
though. The main thing to remember is be a strong mature version of
yourself with good boundaries and a sense of accountability. In that,
make sure you are imbuing your path and your plans with true essences
of self. Put your personal signature on it. Leave room for play.
Lighten up or grow up as needed.
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