Morning Star: Astrology for the week of June 18 to June 24, 2018

Monday, June 18, 2018

This morning the Moon entered the sign of Virgo having met the Sun by sextile prior to going Void in Leo overnight. Today, we most certainly need the high powers of Virgo. Not only is that delivered but it comes along with the tremendously simple genius support of Uranus in Taurus and the boost of steadfast accountability gifted from Saturn in Capricorn.

At 7:19 AM the Virgo Moon makes a “plunk your feet in reality and pierce through the fog of disillusion” trine with Uranus Taurus. This is followed later in the evening by a trine from the Moon to Saturn in Capricorn that helps us stay on target with our goals while also incorporating the simple wisdom and clarity gleaned from the Uranus trine into our plans. And, I assure you, both Saturn in Capricorn and Moon in Virgo have plans.

Neptune stations retrograde at 4:31 PM. It's time to drop the bullshit and peer through the mirage in an effort to see what is real and true. The energy set up we have in this day provides us a prime opportunity to do just that. Then we can take this information and move forward with it under our incoming First Quarter Moon. Now that you know (riffing off the theme of our last New Moon), it's high time to do something with the information or in response to what you have learned.

Shortly following the trine with Saturn, Neptune turns retrograde in Pisces and the tide recedes. Veils begin to be deconstructed. We can see what once was hidden beneath the waves.

Overnight, the Moon makes a sextile with her intuitive ruler, Mercury in Cancer (2:44 AM). The psyche speaks to us in our sleep delivering a gentle type of knowing that will lead us into our tomorrow. This is bolstered by a sextile from the Moon to Jupiter at 4:33 AM.

Tuesday, June 19. 2018

Venus and Mercury are both busy in this day. We begin with Venus officially meeting the North Node by conjunction at 7:37 AM. This occurs as Venus heads toward the 7^th degree of Leo: The constellations glow in the darkness of desert skies. Sense of primordial wonder and awe before life. Unquenchable faith in a spiritual being complementing our own. Realization.

The combination of Moon/Mercury and Jupiter along with the conjunction of Venus to the North Node and the symbolism found there tells me that, as we enter this morning, we have been reminded of our own Divinity. Mercury to Uranus in Taurus began unfolding this intuitive knowing...or reminding. It continues here. And, there is something about this symbol that strikes a chord. The “realization” and the “awe.” We often speak of “childlike” wonder. We marvel at magical things, sometimes simple things, as children. A spark often left behind us in some way as we become adults. Yet, I often find that spark rekindled in dealings with Divinity. Imagine a typical ordinary day in which the simplest thing seems so profound. So perfect. Yet so simple that it breathes inspiration and wonder into our hearts that bubbles back forth as a smile...and that inner feeling of wonder that comes with that. That's what this symbol is.

And, you know...I think of the “kid on Christmas morning feel.” Because it is like that.

And, then I think of children in a search for safety in the trusted arms of their parents. Fleeing lands that are unsafe coming to our borders with hope. To be separated from their families and locked in cages. Logged and numbered. Herded like farm animals.

Does that make you uncomfortable? Or do you lay your head down at night and rest well thinking that the media is just making this all up? I have heard so many labels. Criminals. Refugees. Villains. Sinners. Trash.

There is one label you need to know. Humans. Just like you. In need of help. And the country you live in...the one they come to in search of the lamp of hope...is greeting them with terror, ripping them apart and putting them in separate cages as if they were nothing. As if they amounted to nothing.

Human.

People.

Children.

It should make you uncomfortable. I'm not going to apologize for that. You are uncomfortable because your soul is telling you it is wrong. Point to pieces of paper and political agenda to explain it. Go ahead. Tell me how that piece of paper means it is ok to put a child in a cage. I'll wipe my ass with it and tell you it justifies nothing. And, even after that, the child will still be suffering and neither of us will have solved anything. Don't you think it's time we just...stopped doing that. Maybe start searching for a solution that fits for humans instead of looking like what we do with stray animals? I'm thinking it need not even be said. But apparently so.

What's YOUR inner Divinity have to say about it? I'm fairly sure she is screaming in most about a need to honor the children above and beyond adult ambition. But, you know. That could just be me.

could you justify this to her?

At 8:49 AM the Moon opposes Neptune in Pisces. Emotions and grief can pierce the emotional body here. We could feel fatigued. With Neptune newly retrograde, veils could surely drop here as well. The tides continue to recede.

At 3:43 PM, voices gently rise. Is this song? An angelic choir? Mercury in Cancer finds Jupiter in Scorpio by trine. This is emotion-filled. Deep. From the core. A cry for compassion that may, indeed, sound like the channeled voice of divinity.

how about this chic. Care to explain it to her?

Just a few moments later the Moon is strengthened, focused and enduring in service by way of a trine to Pluto (3:52 PM). You can do it. Hold yourself still and let your heart melt. This gives the day sturdy depth and realism. As the opposition with Neptune fades, tears dry and brows furrow. Overnight, these emotions brew. The plot thickens. In the morning, the First Quarter Moon perfects between the signs of Gemini and Virgo simply saying, it's time to do something. Now that you know, it's time to consciously respond to or do something with the information.

The First Quarter perfects at 6:51 AM tomorrow. Following this “push” the Moon is briefly Void entering Libra at 8:29 AM.

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

This morning, the Moon resides in Libra. She makes no major aspect until about noon which involves an opposition to Chiron in Aries. This offers opportunity to assess our own weaknesses but also gives us the opportunity to work together. Combining abilities to offset possible disabilities.

By evening, accountability and responsibility weigh heavily on our shoulders as the Moon meets Saturn in Capricorn by square (7:48 PM). Then, the Moon sextiles Venus and the North Node between 8 and 11:30 PM reminding us about our inner divinity and calling us to circle together in unison...just prior to Mercury meeting Neptune by trine at midnight.

What do you reckon Lilith would think of your explanation?

There could be lies or mistruths delivered under this trine. But, they will be easily unmasked and likely drowned out by all the cries and pleas for compassion. The truth of our souls come forth in unison here.

And then, we move. The Moon trines Mars in Aquarius tacking motivation to our emotional urges that could just as easily be identified as maternal in nature...all heralding the Sun's transition to Cancer at 6:07 AM in the morning.

Thursday, June 21, 2018

This morning, we have left the butterfly season of Gemini behind us and entered the land of the Crab. Mommy's home.

And just in time because there will be squabbles to quell. At about 1 PM Venus and Mars oppose on our nodal axis. Past action clashes with an evolved set of values. Ice stands off with fire.

photo credit: aikya

The conflict doesn't stop there. The Moon meets Mercury by square at 4:30 pitting emotionally drenched thoughts against the airy letter of the law. We debate fairness. Equality and justice as the mind is set in matters of security, safety and how we think about what we feel. At 9:34 PM, that conflict deepens and force could come into play as the Moon in Libra squares Pluto in Capricorn.

This is quite a severe note for the Moon to go out on. She remains Void for a good bit not waking up in Scorpio until tomorrow evening at 3 PM.

Friday, June 22, 2018

The skies are deep and cumbersome this morning. There may be fears or shadow (personally or within the collective) to deal with. Yet, the Moon is Void having reached that status following a deeply uncomfortable square with Pluto following a day in which Libra Moon was quite busy attempting to find a sense of balance and justice in the heat of conflict. We are stewing here more than anything.

Hekate's presence forebodes the crossroads. There is no going back following the decisions we make in this time

As the Moon enters Scorpio, she makes a deeply moving trine with the Sun in Cancer. This is deep in a way that it bubbles in our core brewing primordial waters and calling forth the soul. Then, as the opposition to Uranus in Taurus waxes in at 6:25 PM, we are catalyzed. It's enough. A heavy layer of stuff we have been packing on our backs or wrestling with is cast off. The result of which potentially looking quite severe.

From here, we are looking at double empowerment overnight. Our Cancer Sun meets Uranus in Taurus by sextile (1:57 AM). Mommy is empowered. Sensible. Independent. Then, the Moon sextiles Saturn in Capricorn (2:46 AM). We are well boundaried. Focused. Mature. Accountable. Supported in our stances in regard to what holds importance by way of common sense and compassion. Gently ferocious.

give this chic your piece of paper to justify taking her children. go ahead.

The Moon remains active through the night. And, the tension grows as we move forward. The Moon is waxing. Emotions are growing. She is in the sign of Scorpio. This is no “light” business. Plus, Mercury in Cancer is about to stand off with some really shady power first thing in the morning. At 5:24 AM by way of a opposition to Pluto. There is power accessible here but this is conflictual with dark and insidious potential.

That only exacerbates Saturday. The Moon moves forward to clash with our nodal axis creating a fixed t-square with Mars in Aquarius and Venus in Leo. This is pressure. Heavy internal conflict energy that will be illustrated as conflict in the collective as well.

The outlet for the fixed square is Taurus. How you respond to this will depend on what values you stand on...which could be in question on a personal level on and off through this week. I suggest getting “what you stand for” steadied, sure and stable before we get to this weekend. You will need to know where you stand and why...while being sure that platform is worthy of holding onto. Because some foundations will shake here. Others will completely crumble. But the TRUTH of what is right and wrong will absolutely stand the test of time.

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Today is difficult. I suggest back up and re-reading yesterday...before we get started here. But, most will likely feel the pressure of today as soon as they rise this morning. It's FIXED pressure. Which to me can feel like being pinned under a bus. Or even getting hit by one. Stubborn. Immobile. Seemingly unchangeable. The relief is found with Venus. Search relentlessly for the incentive for positive change. Search your heart for what is truly important. Quench your thirst with clean water and not bile and vitriol to alleviate some of this fixedness. What is important? What is valuable? What incentive can be used to create positive change?

At 5:11 PM the Moon meets Jupiter by conjunction. Whatever is in the emotional body is made larger. Bigger. More pressing. Deeper. More powerful. A hunger grows here. At 5:38 PM the Sun squares Chiron in Aries and sees quite clearly that a lot of what is going on has to do with fearful folks. Folks who feel ineffective. Are “wounded” in their ability to exert themselves. And it is an energy that is affecting things across the board by way of inflicted or inherited disability or merely by way of fear and “wounds of Man” in general.

About an hour later, as we question ourselves about our personal and collective plans moving forward, Saturn meets the North Node by inconjunct subtly letting us know...all you have to do is the next RIGHT thing. That's it.

At 10:23 PM, the Moon melts in an emotional filled trine to Neptune in Pisces. This can be exhaustion. Emotional overwhelm. Or...even, relief. But, rest is indicated. And if we allow ourselves to lean that way, the we can feel more restored in health and emotion by morning under the Moon/Pluto sextile that greets us as the Sun comes up.

Sunday, June 24, 2018

This morning the mood has deepened even more and collectively we are more focused as the Moon found Pluto by sextile at 6:00 AM. By 10 AM our deep emotions connect with our soulful voice as the Moon meets Mercury in Cancer by trine. This melding and issuance of mind and emotion continues as the Moon floats through Void status entering Sagittarius at midnight.

It's a day of a very long Void of Course Moon in which what we think and how we feel stirs within us. Roiling like the tides who have been pulled offshore. Then, when Monday morning dawns...it is not our minds that lead that way...but our hearts. Our deep personal truths. Venus in Leo squares Jupiter in Scorpio. The truth of your heart is exposed. It might be of help to you to consider what that is today in preparation..if you don't know already.

because that bandaid you are using to placate your broken heart is getting ripped off in our week to come

Bear in mind through the entirety of this week that Mars is burning white hot. He is stationing to turn retrograde and therefore his energy is exacerbated. That plays out as angst, over-reaching action, knee jerk response...self-control is called for. Use your anger intelligently. Work smarter, not harder. And at his HIGHEST Mars in Aquarius really is liberty and justice for all. We can use it that way but while he is stationed it is going to play out likely in shadow for the most part. Employ him consciously but know not everyone will. In our weather we may see a dry hot heat wave. But, in the collective, when this goes wrong it can be cold...callus...uncaring and quite severe.