Sunday,
May 15, 2016
Early
this morning, there is a bit of an undertow. Riptide, if you will.
However, things smooth out as the day moves forward. We wake up under
a Virgo Moon just leaving the mutable t-square between Saturn (square
at 6:22 AM), Jupiter (conjunct at 4:03 AM) and Neptune (opposes at
1:04 AM). Before the Sun rises, the Universe pulls our emotional body
under, then up and finally plops us down on the beach to dry out. The
dreamscape was likely a vivid place last night.
At
9:33 AM, the waters recede and the Earth trines begin. The Moon
trines Mercury Rx at 9:33 AM. Then, she trines Pluto at 12:01 PM.
Finally, the trine with Venus waxes in at 4:23 PM. However, all three
bodies are locked in this Grand Earth Trine for the majority of late
morning and into our early evening. Of course, Mercury, Venus, Pluto
and Jupiter remain within orb of a Grand Trine (between 13 and 19
degrees of Earth signs) even after the Moon moves on. With the Moon
in this mix, though, our emotional bodies reap the grounding and
supportive rewards of this Earth energy. The kite that involves an
opposition between Neptune and Jupiter is now slowly fading as
Jupiter moves forward in Virgo. The two are separated in opposition
by 2 degrees and growing.
After
the potential early morning storms, this day levels out quite nicely.
It's a good day for taking care of practical matters. Our seed sowing
energy is still in force as the Moon continues to grow. Other matters
in the garden (particularly separating seedlings and pulling newly
emerging weeds) also fit well under this sky. Might even be time to
harvest a few early veggies like peas. If the weather is just right,
I wouldn't be surprised to see folks out meticulously grooming their
yards. Indoor clean up efforts are also compatible with this energy.
I'd mark this day up as a good one for a yard sale or even ventures
to greenhouses or flea markets.
Whatever
we engage in, it is best kept at a slow and realistic pace. This is
not overly ambitious. It's more of a plodding that leaves behind a
solid well placed footprint. Of course, with this much Earth energy,
it's good to think about keeping yourself energized with solid
organic nutrient packed food, especially vegetables. Yeah, our
Taurean planets (particularly Venus) may crave sweets and that's
perfectly fine. But, make sure you give your body sustainable food
too. Too much sugar will likely make you feel jittery causing you
fall flat later. Balance it out. Sweet fruits may be your best bet
rather than cake. However...fruits coated with just a little
chocolate might not be such a bad thing. Plod, graze and keep things
simple for the best results. Delight in the bounty offered by Mother
Earth.
Monday,
May 16, 2016
The
Virgo Moon opposed Chiron overnight (2:25 AM). Early this morning,
she is in, yet another, Earth trine with the Sun in Taurus (5:22 AM).
From here, she is Void until entering Libra at 1:34 PM. The morning
clicks steadily by. Our emotional bodies are mostly settled and
subdued. Tying up loose ends and incorporating detail work into
ongoing projects works well. Our pace is best set on putter.
Once
the Moon lights up in Libra, her first aspect is a sextile to Mars Rx
in Sagittarius. It's a good evening to gather about friends and
discuss your “glory days.” There is just enough fire and air
circling around to make this a nicely gentle and social night. Good
evening for grilling or just chatting around a little backyard fire
pit. Sounds good to me. I know it's Monday. Where is the written rule
that says we can't pretend we have a few hours of weekend at the end
of it? Show me so I can rip it to shreds. Break up the monotony of
the beginning of the work week with a little lightness.
Tuesday,
May 17, 2016
The
morning begins fair enough with an active Libra Moon. Her first major
aspect of the day is a sextile with Saturn Rx in Sagittarius. Long
term plans and, perhaps, vacation plans, even, are discussed. Either
way, it's quite emotionally stable. “Days and friends gone by”
are still topics of conversation. It's another good evening to swap
stories or visit “old haunts.” Memorial Day is coming in the US.
Making plans for that long weekend fits nicely within the energy set
up too. Putting the finishing touches on your high school reunion
could also be a thing for some...or simply deciding if you are going
to go or not. Graduation season is nigh so there may be plans
finalized in regard to that as well.
Most
folks are grounded and amicable today. Pleasantries are exchanged and
Libra likes it when we are nice to others. I wouldn't be surprised of
stories about running into former teachers or classmates.
There's
also a sneaky little Yod that the Moon creates as she passes by
Neptune (6:36 PM) and Mercury Rx (8:13 PM) by inconjunct. Memories
float to the surface. Most are prone to share them.
At
midnight, emotional matters do take a darker turn as the Moon squares
off with Pluto in Capricorn. This passage by the Libra Moon is always
uncomfortable for her. Libra doesn't necessarily like it when things
get overly intense and ugly. That's Pluto's forte. When this happens
every month, (Libra Moon square Pluto) it comes through a lot like a
“mirror, mirror on the wall” scenario. There are power struggles.
Jealousy. Envy. Possessiveness. Paranoia. Take your pick of the 7
deadly sins because they are all up for grabs under this aspect. It
can be snaky and sneaky since Libra is not exactly direct.
The
best use of this energy is to honestly and bravely investigate the
bare bones of your relationships. Of course, this encompasses all
relationships...even the one with yourself. Are they balanced? Fair?
Abusive? Restrictive? If you are looking in the mirror asking “who
is the fairest,” also ask that reflection why it feels like it
needs to compete. Why it has to worry about who is better or worse?
Why it is so concerned about surface appearances? Why do we have to
compare? People are not comparable. It's what is under the mask that
matters. Under this aspect, the mask falls off of nicey nice and
lovely lovely. We are left with the raw. Are you ok with that? Are
those monsters of your own creation lurking under your bed? Hidden
pieces of your denied shadow? Perhaps? Are you obsessively looking
for your “other half”? Because, you'll find it in that “magic
mirror” over there. Go on and look at it. Ask it “where is the
person who will make me feel complete?” Magically as you gaze in
the mirror, the image of the missing part of you will emerge. Amazing
how it looks JUST LIKE YOU! Right?
Wednesday,
May 18, 2016
This
morning the Moon is still active in Libra. Things still could feel a
little dark and heavy as she wrestles away from her square with
Pluto. Next, she opposes liberating Uranus at 11:24 AM. Our Libra
people pleasing and accommodating tendencies break apart a little.
Whatever was weighing us down under Moon/Pluto is busted up under
Moon/Uranus. It may be unsettling and uncomfortable for our fair
Libra Moon. But, it results in more freedom if we are cutting the
right cords. We should be asking ourselves, “Am I doing this
(whatever this is) in an effort to express myself authentically? Or
am I doing it just because that is what is expected of me?” Worthy
self-assessment right there. Feel free to do it more than once.
Between
about noon and 3:30, the Moon creates a Yod with Venus in Taurus and
Chiron in Pisces. Interesting. What is it that is affecting (or
infecting, rather) your ability to relate? What are you trying to
escape and deny? What little hollow fears and forgotten pains are
keeping you from engaging fully in life and partnership? What keeps
you from fearlessly being authentic? What is holding you back from
being satisfied and comfortable with what you have or obtaining what
you want? These are questions this Yod asks of you.
From
here, the Moon is void until entering Scorpio at 2:31 AM. Ah, yes.
The plot thickens.
Thursday,
May 19, 2013
Emotional
matters often intensify under a Scorpio Moon. This is especially true
during this Moon's passage because the Moon is fat and nearly full.
In other words, par for the course, Scorpio Moons are intense. A fat
and nearly Full Scorpio Moon is INTENSE!!! When the Full Moon pops
Friday evening we will likely feel quite a punctuated release
emotionally. That emotional release can include feelings of angst and
frustration due the proximity of the Moon to Mars Rx as she blossoms.
But, we aren't there yet. We are in the hours of time that quickly
build to that crescendo. Since this upward arc occurs in Scorpio,
emotions skate on the edge of extremity. And, of course, this Moon is
going to meet everything in Taurus by opposition before we burst
forth under the Sagittarius Moon. This is just going to agitate the
situation. Yet, it can be balanced out.
While
Scorpio will prompt us to go to extremes, Taurus reminds us to par it
down and keep it simple and practical. A little common sense will
tell you that you could be over-blowing things...just a little. I
will tell you though, this axis between Scorpio and Taurus is quite
bad ass. Folks born with this polarity emphasized in their natal
chart are some serious heavy lifters. The toughest of the tough and
weathered and shaped to be that way. What that means in terms of what
we have in the sky today is we are all introduced to this heavy
trudge. Those that have lived this axis or those who have a strong
natal Pluto influence will fair the best. But, a lot of it will deal
with forbearance and endurance not to mention how well we stand up
under intensity and pressure. We are squeezed tight like a lump of
coal which means we might just emerge as diamonds one day if we can
just endure this.
Scorpio
is a deep sea explorer and a cave miner. We sink...sink...sink...into
the depths of our soul and shadow. Then, when we leave the depths of
Scorpio and emerge in the sunlight of Sagittarius we carry the gems
we've discovered in the depths in the form of wisdom with us. Or, on
the negative side, we bring forth cynicism, ugly sarcasm and snarky
smart assery. Not to mention self-righteousness. Remember, we are
aiming for truth, generosity and wisdom as the highest expression of
Sagittarius. All the aforementioned is how Jupiter swings negatively.
And, we will have a check in with Jupiter in Virgo on this Scorpionic
journey.
For
today, though, we are just beginning to sink into the rising tides.
As this occurs, Venus in Taurus officially links up with Chiron in
Pisces by sextile. The Libra Moon linked this up with yesterday's
Yod. Today, the energy permeates the Scorpio Moon asking us to dig
deep for the answers to the questions that Yod introduced yesterday.
We are encouraged to appreciate what we have and assess the hollow
pain that doesn't seem to have the capacity to be assuaged. Turn your
face from twisted yearning and look around you for the simple,
mundane daily blessings that you might take for granted.
Speaking
of empty hollow yearning, the Moon trines Neptune at 2:32 AM. It's a
hot emotional soup in which we are quite sensitive. We are tired.
Perhaps a bit confused. Yet the power of Neptune can be soothing
helping us to forget our heaviness momentarily and sink into blissful
restorative sleep. It's like putting one of those “thunder shirts”
on your dog to soothe her anxieties or wrapping yourself in the
security of a weighted blanket. Still yet, it could be dark and quite
stormy. I'm the type that is exhilarated by a good thunderstorm. If
you are not, then, you might want to snuggle up with a thunder buddy.
With the Moon in Scorpio trine Neptune and the Sun hanging on the
edge of Taurus (29th degree), we are sensitive under
seriously serious circumstances. Be gentle with yourself.
Friday,
May 20, 2016
Early
this morning, the Scorpio Moon finds Jupiter in Virgo by sextile
(5:40 AM). The ability to dig deep and suss out core issues or
investigate emotional matters is highly emphasized. Together, Scorpio
and Virgo energy can pick something apart all the way down to the
bone. Then, the bones are sterilized and studied. There is a bit of
a studious uplifting here. We realize, knowledge is power.
However
some of this “knowledge” that we glean from our early morning
studies seems as if it is too simple. Things feel heavy and
complicated. And, you are telling me that my life is so screwed up
just because I have made bad choices? There is no curse? No witchery?
It's as simple as that? Well, it can be. I mean, I don't want you to
inflict self-blame. But, know a little common sense goes a very, very
long way. Solutions don't have to be complicated to be effective.
Plus, as Scorpio often forgets, we have more options than just
extremes. There is middle ground and Taurus is usually standing on
it.
Part
of our Taurean pile up breaks up as the Sun shifts into mutable
Gemini at 10:37 AM. We are imbibed with a little more flexibility. We
lighten up a bit. However, with Gemini falling under rule of a
current retrograde Mercury, we may not fully be flittery fluttery
butterflies just yet. We are still carrying the heaviness of Scorpio
and the a lot stubbornness with the remaining Taurean energy.
However, we may notice a little more air and be prone to at least
stretch our wings out so they can dry. We've barely broken the
capsule of the cocoon. Be prepared though. This is not what I
consider a “gentle and carefree” Gemini season this year. Between
Saturn, Mars, Jupiter and Neptune mutables have been astrologically
hammered. Gemini is certainly NOT exempt from that; but, does fill in
the ongoing mutable square creating a full blown mutable cross
eventually. So, in many ways, this fickle Gemini season will be
exactly the medicine we need to balance all this out.
At
1:19 PM emotional intensity increases as the Moon sextiles Pluto.
I've a feeling this will feel much like a Full Moon night. When the
Full Moon pops tomorrow evening, I believe it will come as a relief.
Most of the intensity from this Lunar Cycle is packed into the
Scorpio Moon. It builds and roils like steam in a chamber. Then, as
the Full Moon finally perfects, that steam is released in one big
rush alleviating some of that pressure. But, for now, things are
still fairly intense. This intensity carries us all the way through
the day. Forbearance and an ability to not turn sour, greedy or
paranoid is highly indicated. Instead, we should be locked in deep
personal introspection. However, some folks will spin out, crumble,
be crushed and succumb to the pressure. Melt downs are entirely
possible here. Step lightly.
Saturday,
May 21, 2016
This
morning, the emotional body rests a bit as the Scorpio Moon found
Void status following a watery check in with Chiron at 4:10 AM and
stern opposition with Venus at 7:40 AM. The rest is brief but
welcomed lasting until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 2:49 PM. Then,
finally, the pressure is released as the Full Moon perfects at 5:15
PM.
The
Sabian Symbols for this Lunar event read as follows:
MOON AT 2 SAGITTARIUS: White
capped waves dance rhythmically under the winds. Lax response to
vital call to activity. Power to stir and impress one's own rhythm
upon materials. Proud adornment.
SUN
AT 2 GEMINI: Santa Claus is furtively filling Christmas
stockings. The natural
beneficence in any normal human heart. Alertness to the wishes of
others; the often hidden pride of benefactors.
From
here, both the Sun and Moon move toward contact with Mars Rx. The
Moon finds him by conjunction at 6:44 PM. The Sun by opposition
tomorrow at 7:17 AM. Of course, simply put we say that the Moon
conjuncts Mars. But, what does that look like? Well, what essentially
happens is the Moon moves between the Earth and Mars who is as close
to the Earth on the elliptic as he can get right now. So, in away,
the twisted angst of Mars Rx is blocked from Earth by the Moon thus
saying all this is filtered through our emotional system before it
comes to ground. Yeah. We may feel a little antsy but what the
Sagittarius Moon reminds us is to bear in mind the long term goals
not so much what we are anxiously awaiting to manifest right this
moment.
You
know the last days of school where everyone is more focused on summer
break than whatever the teacher is saying? The teacher's efforts to
instruct are in vain. We twist and wriggle in our seats as time seems
to move excruciatingly slowly forward. There's that feeling of
waiting for the excitement to begin. Waiting for that feeling of
release and freedom. It's a lot like that.
This
is the Full Moon that denotes incoming graduations be that from
scholarly institutions or life lessons. Santa filling stockings is
indicative of incoming celebrations, holidays and rewards for
accomplishments such as a graduation. These may not be happening
right now. But, we are impatiently waiting for the celebration to
begin while making plans for the same. It's like the night before you
leave for Disneyland and all the visions of fun you are preparing for
yourself. It's so close you can almost taste it and the night has
found us...awake...and restless with anticipation. It feels good but
we are also done waiting and ready to be there RIGHT NOW! We are
encouraged to go with the flow. Dance within the excitement and keep
planning and dreaming for this wondrous incoming celebration however
it finds you.
The
caveat? Mercury turns direct tomorrow and we lose another retrograde
planet. This is good news. And, even though we may be rather anxious
to get on with the show, much of the pressure we've felt over the
past few days is released which packs a nice helping of relief with
it.
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