Wednesday, August 9, 2017
It's the weirdest thing to
me; but, it seems like things are unfurling both quickly and slowly.
At the same time. As if time were this bendable thing but remaining
out of our control. As if the tempo were being set by a drunk jester
who sits back and laughs saying, “Watch, when I turn this dial the
humans speed up. But, when I touch this one, they slow down.”
Yes. It does occur to me
that Mercury is in his retrograde shadow. It also dawns upon me that
Uranus has just turned retrograde and that does have some bearing
upon the “feeling” of time. However, what hits me about this more
is that Mercury is edging into opposition with Neptune. No wonder the
jester seems drunk. No? But, he will not perfect in this opposition
until AFTER his retrograde is complete. Mercury turns Rx on August
12th just one degree shy of creating that opposition with
Neptune officially. That does not mean we won't feel it
(Mercury/Neptune) as it does hold bearing in the energetic net even
when not exact. The influence will wane as Mercury retrogrades. But,
the Neptune feel of “time being elusive or shape shifty” is going
to remain apparent until Mercury has backed up a few degrees or so.
To add to that, this week,
Uranus (the higher vibration of Mercury) meets Neptune by semisquare
skewing our concept of time and advancement even more. It's a weird
thing. And, yet...that is merely the tip of the ice berg, friends.
There are SO many subtle
nuances within this week and the following as we march our way toward
the super hyped Solar Eclipse in Leo. Will it be all that it is being
built up to be? My brain wants to say “no” but in my heart I'm
screaming, “Yes!” In truth, no one has really any idea as most
speculate but still hold in place with bated breath. Mercury and
Venus dance together a time or two between now and then. The Moon
creates flickering yods with Pluto, Neptune, Jupiter in Libra and
Sun/Mars in Leo...punctuating points in time that are going to matter
in our future yet we are not likely to see how until we are much
further down this road.
So, Mercury, the Moon and
Venus are of relevance this week as are our outer planets. But, of
even more relevance under this umbrella of time between eclipses are
the Sun and Mars. How we act upon the impulses of ego is going to be
a big deal in dictating how this second eclipse unfolds for us. Plus,
our past actions are tied into this as well. Go figure that with the
BIG eclipse coming to the sign of Leo. What's even weirder is that it
seems that most of the table has been set for that big event. Much
already ripped from our hands and out of our control as if we were
just waiting for the judgment of...what, exactly? I don't know. I
feel a familiarity connected to that sense of “waiting for the
other shoe to drop” or “impending judgment.” As, I'm sure the
rest of my generation and many others do as well. I grew up in world
that seemed to linger in waiting for the end of life as we know it.
Some even seemingly yearning or wishing it into fruition. Some who
got tired of waiting and blow their own world up all by themselves.
Some attempting to grasp a semblance of control in a chaotic world
who veered to extremes thinking that they could circumvent or create
the End of Times on their own. Now, apocalyptic reference makes me
yawn. I've been through enough bomb and disaster drills in my youth
to know how this goes. You tunnel deeply into a place deemed “safe”
by someone and protect your head while praying for the best. And,
that's about all you can do. Except, wait.
This morning, the Moon
resides in Pisces. The collective body will likely become a bit quiet
and withdrawn. We gestate for a bit in Pisces and this Moon is
excellent for detox, emotional purging, resting/restoring and even
spiritual cleansing such as smudging, decluttering, etc.
At 1:46 PM, the Moon makes a
sweet and gentle trine with Venus in Cancer. Talk about the mark of a
homebody. Holing up in secure bliss. Indulging in the comforts of
home or just bringing along a nice home cooked meal with you to work
for lunch. It's those little gentle touches that matter. But,
remember, this can also be emotional as the trine does occur in
water.
Venus issues are due to
become even more watery as she enters trine with Neptune. Yes. Venus
is soon to be under duress as she comes into contact with our outer
planets beginning with Neptune and moving forward to square Jupiter,
oppose Pluto and square Uranus while ending with a trine to Chiron.
Even though we are focused upon the ecliptic and the Mercury
retrograde, Venus is also rising as a factor in the collective
energetic influence.
At 2:52 PM, the Moon stands
off with Mercury in Virgo which can actually help us bring some of
these more confused and foggy thoughts/perspectives to better ground.
Still yet, Neptune and the fact that Mercury is in shadow does bear
influence. Check for the accuracy of information. Ask for
clarification if you need it. Aim to speak to understand (which
includes listening) instead of being bated into an argument or just
accepting things at face value. Mercury/Neptune shades the truth and
its much easier to be misunderstood under this sky. Speak clearly and
concisely while remembering to listen and intake information with
discretion.
At 7:15 PM, the Moon sinks
into her current ruler, Neptune by conjunction. It is likely to be an
early night for some and an emotional night for others. Tears are
likely as well as fatigue and potential bouts with illness or
lethargy due to medications prescribed for the same. This is where we
need to stop and rest while continuing our detox/emotional release
efforts.
Folks are sensitive today.
My suggestion is to leave them be and focus on the issues that are
relevant to you while allowing others to deal with those that are
relevant to them.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
The Moon still resides in
Pisces this morning but she receives a restorative sextile to Pluto
at 2:23 AM. This offers us a little more strength after a solid
night's rest and hopefully strengthens our resolve and boundary in
order to deal with this day more effectively.
Between 3 and 4 AM, the Moon
crossed over the tip of a Yod created between the Sun in Leo sextile
Jupiter in Libra. This is how much worry is yours versus how much
worry you are allowing yourself to carry around that doesn't belong
to you. Pisces Moon is the empath. You feel what others feel and your
own emotions can become muddled and confused as a result. This is
exactly why Pisces Moon natives NEED time to themselves. In an effort
to recalibrate and discharge the emotional system of what it may have
picked up in interactions with the other. This Yod encourages us to
balance that. To learn to recognize the difference between being a
supportive friend and a friend that carries around or is slain by the
baggage of others constantly. Good boundaries are called for as well
as a strong sense of self. The latter of which involves both the Sun
and Mars in Leo.
As the Sun rises (5:03 AM),
however, Venus in Cancer makes a sweet sextile to Mercury in Virgo.
We want to nurture and reach out to help others fix things. We may be
prone to DIY projects or little fixer upper ventures in our own
homes. This set up is perfect for that! Just remember the Moon yod
and bear in mind its not your responsibility to fix folks or enable
them. If they ask for help, be supportive and advise the best you
can. If they don't, don't feel as if you have the right to enforce
your wonderful answers upon them. Refocus on what is yours and get
your hands busy fixing that.
Mid-morning is rather
interesting as well. Mars meets Neptune by inconjunct. What some
folks are experiencing right now, on some levels, is fatigue and even
digestive/sickness issues. This is partially due our last eclipse
that opened the door wide for several different kinds of purges
including purges in the physical body that is likened to sudden
release of toxins. The other part is 100% Neptune with Mercury
opposing and Mars now inconjunct. So, yeah, some of us were
temporarily wiped out by this. And, we will continue to purge,
physically, mentally, verbally stuff that is threatening to poison us
if we attempt to hold on to it. So, if you are tired and/or sick
enlist Mercury in Virgo to help you feel better. Be your own best
caregiver wherever you are in that. Say what you need to say. Purge
what you need to purge. The waning Mercury/Venus sextile supports us
in those types of efforts.
At 9:39 AM we are dried out
and sobered while being gifted this glorious thing called boundaries
through a lunar square to Saturn. No, it's not fun. Yes, it can be
depressing. But, it can also feel like being thrown a life raft after
you've been struggling to stay afloat on your own in a turbulent sea.
Grab hold the grounding that is accessible and accept the harsh
truths as they may come. It is what it is.
At 5:25 PM, the Sun is
boosted with a sextile to Jupiter in Libra. Perhaps we receive help
here or just feel a bit better. This marks the Sun's exit from the
Yod with Neptune and Pluto (where we found him at the Full Moon) and,
as mentioned, Mars is now ready to pass through the same. Also know
that even if Sun/Jupiter does help you feel better, Neptune is still
in play. Don't overestimate your capabilities or attempt to take on
too much. Re-engage at a slow and mindful pace.
At 10:04 PM the Moon is
poked by Chiron prior to reaching Void status. Don't deny issues.
Find ways to effectively cope and nurse any seeping wounds instead of
allowing them to fester. The Moon remains Void until entering the
fiery realm of Aries at 1:23 AM. That is going to catalyze action and
whip up the other fire planets in the sky. Be well rested in an
effort to meet those demands tomorrow.
Friday, August 11, 2017
This morning, the Moon is in
Aries which delivers us a little more get up and go. However, for
some, it will mean anger, frustration (due lack of ability to move
forward at the rate one thinks they should be able to) and general
hot headedness all around. This is very much (with Sun and Mars in
Leo and now an Aries Moon) a time in which folks are wrapped up in
their own problems and perhaps having difficulty seeing past that.
I'm not saying that we should not be personally invested. I'm saying
that we should be but without attempting to run over other or bully
our way to where we need to go. Keep that in mind. Manage
anger/frustration by remembering Mars is in a precarious position.
Match efforts to flow and grace while still putting your personal
signature on it and leave others to their own thing. Don't forget to
check your perspective and attempt to see beyond your own problems,
too.
The rest of the day passes
without major incident. However, at 1:18 AM Venus trines Neptune and
we may feel essentially “over-done” with life in the Mars Moon
world and be looking for a nice secluded hole to crawl into.
Hopefully one with comfort foods and a safe, secure place to nest. I
suggest you go full lean into inklings such as those. With Neptune
Rx, we could see some veils dropping in regard to things like money
or relationships. All the better reason to find a good cave for
solitude.
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Ok, the Moon is still in
Aries and there is a whole slew of stuff happening today. We are just
waking up from the haze of Venus trine Neptune this morning following
a lunar square to Venus less than 20 minutes later. At 3:40 AM the
Moon found Mars in Leo by trine and moves on to square Pluto at 8:28
AM. This is where bottomless pits of need (Venus/Neptune) meet with
greed (Moon/Pluto) and potentially desperate or manipulative measures
in an effort to fill those empty voids. The better use here is to
remain compassionate toward others but monopolize upon the focus that
Pluto brings allowing you to sheer away distractions and focus
efforts on your goal...instead of shooting yourself in the foot. Be
that strong boss with yourself that directs you toward long-term
goals while reminding yourself that most things take time, patience
and hard work. Taking short cuts that involve compromising who you
are or manipulating/bullying others might get you to your goal more
quickly but eventually your malice will catch up with you. Is it
Karma? Is it God? Is it cause and effect...I have no idea. But, what
you put “out” there always comes back to you for better or worse
regardless of who/what you believe sends it back to you. Be in this
for the long haul and lean toward thoroughness while allowing the
Venus/Neptune trine to deliver creativity into your efforts.
It's also going to be
important to be flexible this day. Aries Moon is a go getter! But,
our efficient Mercury in Virgo is a drunk dude stumbling backward. He
stations retrograde today just one degree shy of Neptune. So, Mercury
related things could go haywire or be screwy which can definitely
throw plans/schedules into meltdown. So, have a goal today. But, know
you might have to be flexible in regard to doing it. Yeah, kinda like
full effect of Murphy's Law. Aries Moon is not going to like it one
bit and will be tempted to lower it's Ram head and charge at whatever
it is. Meanwhile, the Sun in Leo (lunar trine at 1:28 PM) might
over-dramatize or make a bigger deal out of what is going on than
need be. (Think meltdown likened to a 2 year old temper tantrum
here...yeah, lot like that). Slow down. Be patient. Be flexible. Take
a break to chill out or shake it off if you need it.
The Moon does grow up a bit
and stabilize as she trines Saturn in Sagittarius. Here is were we
are able t draw upon past experience and set our perspective on the
next step more clearly. Mercury officially turns retrograde at 8:56
PM.
My guess is this could be a
rather dramatic day. Moon in Aries with Mars in Leo is one fiery
bunch of energy. There will be a lot of folks focused on doing their
own thing and likely in a rush to do so. But, many will be slowed or
frustrated by Mercury Rx. Therefore, not happy campers. Not to
mention we start the day off with a Moon/Pluto square which is not
exactly soft cuddly energy, you know? Take today with a grain of
salt. Leave folks free to run around like chickens with their heads
cut off. If you don't take yourself too seriously and can direct this
fire toward productive or even FUN means, while not getting too torn
up if everything doesn't go exactly as planned or on schedule, you'll
be fine.
Anxiety or “surprise”
could be a factor in the middle of the night or that keeps us from
sleep. The Moon does meet Uranus by conjunction at 4:02 AM.
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Most likely, when you woke
up this morning the Moon was in Taurus. If you woke up before
daybreak (on a Sunday) chances are the Moon had just left her
conjunction with Uranus. Following that, the Moon was Void until
entering Taurus at 6:41 AM.
Today is good. Solid.
Grounded and much more settled than what we experienced under the
Aries Moon. The Moon in Taurus makes no major aspect. The only other
thing going is the Sun in Leo trine Saturn in Sagittarius. Nice! We
are called to act like mature responsible folks and veer away from
more childish and overly dramatic “flares” as negative expression
of Leo. This stabilizes the day a great deal.
Folks could be stubborn, of
course. But, there is no need to go pushing buttons on the playground
because we are all grown here right? Get good and grounded. Deal like
a big kid with whatever needs to be dealt with and enjoy the
potential boring, yet, solid feel to this day.
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