This New Moon comes in at
precisely 17 degrees. Packing precision being a VERY Virgo thing to
do. The Sabian Symbol for that degree reads: A Volcanic Eruption.
Which doesn't sound very helpful or Virgo at all. Virgins and
Volcanoes historically do not mix well. However, this is an Earth
sign and with Uranus still in Taurus (as Venus waxes in for her first
of 3 oppositions), the Earth's topography will continue to change.
Volcanoes notorious instigators of this. There is a bursting of
energies with that. The “blow” seemingly to happen suddenly has
been brewing beneath the surface for some time, however. There has
been a slow build to the point where we find ourselves now. But, as
this Moon phase progresses the evolution of change within our
landscape will slowly begin to take place.
We have quite a collection
of bodies in the sign of Virgo. The Sun and Moon of course both in
orb of Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto. But, the Queen of the Witches has
also arrived to the sign of the natural witch. Plus, Pallas Athene
has joined her. Mercury remains in his home sign, as well. Ceres has
just jumped ship for Libra.
Mercury waxes out of the
beautiful Earth trine he was involved in earlier in the week. But,
Hekate takes his place, now and soon Pallas will pass this point too
giving the Earth energy “hang time.” On the other side of the
zodiac, Black Moon Lilith has changed signs leaving her long reign in
the sign of Capricorn for Aquarius. She is just leaving a square with
Uranus as Mars sits behind her ready to do the same, again, at the
29th degree of Capricorn. Vesta and Pholus snuggle up in
the sign of Sagittarius. Juno is “out on her own” in Taurus
having just passed by her counterpart (Jupiter) by opposition. And,
Chiron prepares to back peddle into Pisces any minute now.
In my opinion, the biggest
thing going though are the actions of Venus and Mars. These two hold
in square as they each form a Fixed Cross with Uranus and the Nodal
axis. This is conflict and circumstances/habits that can be hard to
change. However, just as the Volcanic eruption has been bubbling
under the surface for a long time before it visibly erupts and makes
sweeping changes of the surrounding landscape, so have the needed
changes this Fixed Cross can catalyze for us been brewing for a
while. Most have merely been trying to hold themselves on point or
merely stirring the cauldron. Yet, it is all due to boil over. Ties
(relationships or money) will be revisited and subsequently severed
as Venus makes her way more deeply into shadow and continues her
oppositions to Uranus. Some issues will simply become increasingly
intolerable. And, if you've recently gotten exactly what you have
always wished for or wanted, you are likely to get a big picture view
during Venus Rx that shows you the good, the bad and the ugly about
that. However, if you are experiencing a feeling of “being shut out
of paradise” Venus' Rx may exorcise some of your own demons and
test you to see just exactly how obsessed, consumed by, possessed by
matters of the heart and wallet you are. To what end will you go to
in order to get what you want? Do you own your possessions or do they
own you? Are you in love? Or...is it something else? Are you treating
your ability to produce as a free agent would or are you allowing
your talents to be exploited for less than they are worth or are you
taking more than your share?
I have named this Venus
retrograde, “The Exorcist” for several reasons. One being I have
met folks who have Venus Rx in Scorpio who are literal exorcists.
It's not that they train to be this...it just happens naturally.
Their presence has a tendency to call forth the “demons” from the
other be they actual demons or metaphorical ones. It's not like they
try to bring out the worst in folks. But, it very often that's what
they get. Another reason I'm referring to this transit in that way is
because this is the sign of Scorpio. The deep dark underbelly of the
zodiac where we keep our own personal deep and dark secrets. Those,
my friends, are likely to come to surface too. Not only are we high
potential to run into the ghosts of relationships past but we could
be haunted with accumulated debt, the weight and demand of our
physical possessions while also having our resolve tested in the face
of revelations of greedy manipulation and use of Venus for
subservient means...dirty money. Blood money. Obsessions. Stalking.
Temptations. Fixations. Financial abuses and glut. All the ways in
which Venus can be exploited toward evil end. Venus in Scorpio does
also create a kite with the Earth trine Hekate/Pallas, Saturn and
Uranus make at this Moon. So, we are protected as we discover and
subsequently detach or increase our awareness about Venus issues at
this Moon. However, Venus also helps to light up a Yod with her
sextile to Pallas and their tandem inconjunct aspects to Chiron. Ceres in Libra comes in to oppose Chiron making this a Boomerang Yod set up.
Scrutinizing our own historical behavior patterns, values and
spending habits can show us exactly how we end up hindering our
ability to be assertive, feel alive/inspired or essentially just
“free to be.” Though, the retrograde itself will exorcise
financial and relationships demons across the globe for our viewing
pleasure, this is STILL more about you and what you do over and above
what breaks loose “out there.” Might make for some “shock and
awe” as all this ugly comes trickling out into the collective. You
can grab your popcorn and watch the show but know that most of what
is going to go down is Karmic and out of our hands to a very large
degree.
None of that sounds very
pretty, does it? However, as these demons are drawn to the surface
and brought to life, the subsequent oppositions of Venus to Uranus
can be used by us to sever our attachment to them. To release them
and thus slowly and gradually change our landscape (ie: releasing
debt, karma, negative attachment and surrounding ourselves with more
sustainable and more rewarding Venusian pleasures). Relationship
skeletons will fall out of the closet, as well. Truth will emerge and
we will be left to deal with the fall out of that in some way. All
beginning here. At this New Moon.
It has been a rough summer
for many. Still, I'm also seeing folks emerge from those struggles
slowly. The altering of the landscape could merely deal with picking
up the pieces from the fall out of the eclipses or creating a more
reasonable order from the chaos that has been created in the first
half of this year. Cleaning and organizing being particular talents
of the sign of Virgo.
Plus, the harvest is upon
us. We are going to begin reaping consequence and fruit from the vine
that is dependent upon the efforts we undertook in the beginning of
the year. It is a time for gathering together and calling a brief
pause in the productive efforts for all to enjoy the fruits of our
combined labors. Plus, with Hekate, Pallas and still yet, Mercury,
all huddled together in the sign of the Witch and finding themselves
in trine to Uranus and Saturn...this is RICH for things like spell
casting and magic work. The witches will emerge here as well and it
is feminine energy that packs the most support more so than the
direct line assertiveness of the masculine. This is undercover work
that begins here happening in darkness by candlelight. The genesis of
the “undercover work” comes as a result of the Gathering of the
Witches...when feminine energy is brought together in groups or
covens and then joined toward a common cause not with subservient
intent but with one that is concerned with the health of the Earth
and its inhabitants.
Our Guide for this New Moon
is the 3 of Cups. This is the circling that I refer to and it is
echoed in the Astrology through the gathering in Virgo. Sometimes I
look at the three women in this card and think of the Greek Muses.
These muses are named Compassion, Joy and Creativity. Those are the
main elements these chics bring to the table. Together they create
support and teach us more fully about how to navigate matters of
intuition and emotion. The energy of Virgo and this card indicate
that it is a good time to study your personal symbolic language as
well as learn a bit more about navigating and using the seas of
emotion. We are offered support and camaraderie as we do this. And,
we are encouraged to gather together (as witches or muggles) in a
brief pause of celebration.
So, what do we do with this
Moon, exactly? Reap your harvest. Take a break from the action.
Gather around supportive folks to celebrate with...add good food,
beverages and some music and Viola! We've been staring in the rear
view on personal levels ALL YEAR. Asses what areas may need to be
altered as a result of what you noticed. What mode of operations need
to be evolved. Pay attention to the patterns you have and will
continue to discover in relation to how you partner with others, why
and what types of folks you attract to you. Prepare to start fixing
and commandeering change that is precise and on target...eventually
changing the entire landscape of your personal world. Set your sites
on healthy and rewarding attachment that holds the potential to grow
into something more deep and intimate rather than enslaving or
abusive or otherwise unsavory. Create a plan of action to tackle
matters of debt, personal illness and to prevent future remorse.
Avoid being overly self-critical if the harvest is not as bountiful
as you envisioned it to be. If you managed to grow/produce ANYTHING
this year...one small acorn, even....that is actually a fairly
miraculous feat. Your efforts should still be celebrated. So, take a
break. Come together. Cast your spells and reap the harvest. Then,
prepare to embark on the plan that will set you free of your
relationship demons and financial imprisonment.
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