Saturday, July 22, 2017
For just a very few hours
this morning, the Sun and Moon both linger in Cancer. At 11:16 AM,
the Sun transitions to Leo giving us an official stellium in the
sign. Prior to that, however, the Moon in Cancer is a busy lady. She
danced with Neptune overnight at 2:35 AM (trine). Then, she butted
heads by square with Jupiter in Libra (5:35 AM). Then, at 8:51 AM she
opposed Pluto....all of which can operate to cast a nostalgic and
swirling emotional haze over our morning.
This could lead us into
memories of childhood for better or worse. The Sun's shift into Leo
may prompt us to lean into those things we remembered enjoying from
our younger more naïve and whimsical days. Or, it could bring
hauntings of those times, as well. For me, and most likely the
balance struck by others here, it was a little of both...remorseful
and joyful. I plucked out the joy and let the remorse slip away. So
many years have flowed by since then. Why keep holding on to muddy
water?
The rest of the day, plays
out with this introduction to the Sun in Leo. A passage that surely
has many twists and turns along with opportunities to assess our
personality, how it came to be and get in touch with our most pure
nature...you know, the person we were before we were told we weren't
allowed or it wasn't acceptable to be that? Yeah. Like that. This
will be no less than an interesting ride, I'm sure. Not just today.
But, the entirety of this passage of the Sun through Leo. That
section of your chart is lit up and in line of the eclipses. What's
going to help the most through that is being able to properly assert
yourself in ego matters without allowing that beast to run the show.
In other words, some folks may become completely full of themselves,
filled with dramatic attention seeking acts or just roaring because
they feel like they can.
The better expression? A
deliberate return to innocence. An opening of the heart to the inner
child as we assess her hurts, joys, pleasures and fears in a humble
and curious manner. To remember romance and how much joy it brings to
you when you, in turn, bring joy to others. It's a time used best for
playfulness and creativity. Yet, as much as the high expression
exists, so will the low. We will see the shadow of Leo as well.
That's just par for the course. The main thing is to draw your
attention to yourself, who you are, who you were, who you would like
to become. Not selfishly. Not in a grand standing type of way. But,
gently focusing on self with an aim to humbly shape and embrace what
we find. Then, using the powers of an inspirational fire set up to
employ those things...creation, play, simple joy and sharing without
letting it all go to your head.
There is an inconjunct from
the Moon to Saturn at 3:41 PM. Subtle, but grounding...allowing us to
make comparative assessments of “then vs now.” Then, tonight
while all should be sleeping the Moon squares Uranus (2:06 AM) and
trines Chiron (2:23 AM) before reaching Void status.
She is only Void for about
an hour and half. She enters Leo to join Mercury, Mars and the Sun at
4:35 AM.
Today, on the whole, is
rather contemplative. The Moon is dark and we have just a little
while longer to detox, absolve and release the passing Moon phase
before a new one begins bright and early tomorrow.
Sunday, July 23, 2017
This morning our first New
Moon in Leo (of the non-ecliptic kind) dawns at 5:47 AM. This occurs
at the genesis of Leo and offers us a chance to take a good initial
look at self and matters of the same. Between now and the next New
Moon in Leo, there could be a lot that has changed. Mark this time
and set our intentions. Do you know who you are? Are you doing that
on purpose? Are you good with it? In the weather we are headed
toward, it's imperative to have a good sense of self. Things are
going to be confusing at times...happen quickly...surprises lie just
around the bend. The set up for the ecliptic is already in play. The
themes are there and unfurling already.
The Sabian for this lunation
read as follows: For the Sun and Moon at 1 Leo: Under emotional
stress, blood rushes to a man's head. Adrenaline
and anger. Those are the first two things I think of when I see this
degree. It's that moment when your face flushes for one reason or
another. Embarrassment. Anger. Either way, we are poised to respond.
This plays nicely into this Moon as it is in a tight conjunction with
Mars. Plus, we have a very astute fire trine happening with Mercury,
North Node, Saturn and Uranus. Mercury's involvement just reinforces
that potential of “hot head” syndrome. There is a pure expression
of self called for here and doing so is likely to be irresistible.
The only question is whether you will build regret or behave in a way
that your future self can look back on with pride OR are you just
going to lean into a negative sense of pride here.
It
is relevant that the New Moon is conjunct Mars. It kind of kick
starts the day. What's more interesting, though, is the condition of
Mercury. He has passed over the nodal axis and now resides half-way
between the NN, the entrance of his shadow AND our eclipse point on
8/21. An eclipse in which schools are closing in the interest of
observation because it is considered a potentially “once in a
lifetime event.” No pressure. HA!
But,
listen to me...ok? Eclipses pack this whacky energetic feel. The
second New Moon trines Uranus and we are just coming out of a phase
in which Uranus has been highly active via transit of planets through
Cancer. Most recently, last weeks Sun/Uranus square. What that tells
me is that the Universe is giving us “trial” runs of discovering
where we may trip (or blow) ourselves up due malefic expression of
the South Node. See, the axis works together. It's not that the South
Node is this dangerous insidious place. It's only when we have a weak
foundation at the South Node that we may be hindered on our journey
toward the North. So, if there malefic tendencies that relate to the
South Node...you've likely been show them by now. These include
impulsiveness, apathy, being overly detached, unable to separate
yourself from the cluster of others, rejecting out of fear of
rejection, reactiveness...lack of mindfulness. However, at it's
highest expression, the South Node acts as good support in our
ventures to come out of our comfort zones (which is the South Node)
and dare to embark on challenges that lead to growth and new
experience. Remember, North Node in Leo says, this is a journey into
matters of self, ego and identity. There will be things in the world
that may operate as a distraction to that. But, the focus needs to be
redirected to self. Not selfishly, mind you. But, in a way that lets
us explore and understand more fully who we are instead of wondering
why everyone else is doing what they are doing. We can't really
afford to pay attention to that right now. This is know thyself,
time.
And,
thus, the journey to that know thyself end begins today. Choose a
statement...maybe a few that fill in the blanks following, “I am..”
Write them down. Then, at the next New Moon, we may be able to add
more detail or realize “Maybe, I am something else.”
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| Coincidentally the child in this photo is a double Leo...my favorite Leo as a matter of fact |
Either
way...here we go. Keep your roars gentle but effective. Your actions
mindful and generous. Much of how this goes is going to depend upon
the GENTLE bravery of your heart more than your ability to roar over
others. If you are afraid to delve into that heart and re-kindle that
little sense of innocence and childhood wonder...then, there's your
starting point.
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