Overview
It seems to me that the
majority of this week is occupied with brain activity. Mars in Air
coming in for a third square to his current ruler, Uranus in Taurus,
is indicative of busy brain as well as physical activity (9/18). It
could even denote some weird weather. Mercury will also find the Sun
by conjunction in Virgo (9/20) which is also a “weathery” nod.
Then, when the Sun enters the Air sign of Libra he will also trine
Mars keeping the brain and mouth engaged and active (9/23).
There are hiccups, of
course. Mercury will also oppose Chiron (9/22) and square Saturn
(9/23) once he enters Libra. The Sun is, of course, right behind him
by the end of the week ready to follow him through these aspects.
Virgo season comes to a close on 9/22 as the Sun enters Libra under a
Pisces Moon. The Sun in Libra will oppose Chiron on 9/23 leading up
to our Full Moon in Aries on 9/24. The Full Moon is certainly in orb
(falling at 2 degrees) of a Cardinal t-square with Saturn in
Capricorn. But, the Sun does not officially perfect in square to the
task master until 9/25.
One of the main things I see
is a call to remember that thinking is not doing. That can be at
issue with Mars in an Air sign. Add to that the trine aspect from
Mercury in Libra and opposition to Chiron in the sign of engagement
from the same and you could have more words than actual movement. The
energy from Capricorn calls to us to develop a plan moving forward
and to follow through. While the Sun's passage from Virgo to Libra
shifts gears in regard to our focus. From daily schedules and mundane
tasks toward the potential for pleasure, beauty and leisure.
Expect that emotional energy
will rise as we near the end of the week while the beginning of the
week holds pressure, responsibility and accountability under our
Capricorn Moon. Some levity does find us as the Moon passes through
Aquarius. However, there is angst in that transit with the
conjunction to Mars and square to Uranus in Taurus. Then, the Pisces
Moon comes to help us fully flush out and absolve any emotional
residual (yeah...this leg is the most sensitive, of course) in
preparation for the blossom of the Full Hunters Moon next Monday.
Sooo, essentially what I'm
saying, I guess, is that the week seems to be a bit trying. There is
both building pressure and emotion as the brain spins out. However,
there are also rather marked shifts here as both the Sun and Mercury
change signs. Plus, there is an indication toward balance. The Autumn
Equinox approaches bringing with it a sense of give and take as well
as reminding us that matters of self and matters of “other” do
need to be brought into a healthy balance. As the growing season
comes to a close on one half of the planet, the other half of the
planet is beginning to sprout back into life. As we reap also do we
sow. As certain phases pass from our lives, new ones wash in. Those
are the strongest themes in our week to come.
Monday, September 17, 2018
This morning the Moon has
just moved over into Capricorn leaving her Void status in Sagittarius
behind at 7 AM EDT. The Moon in Capricorn is typically a sobering
experience. This month's passage is no different. However, it also
offers grit and traction while rewarding us when we decide to start
commandeering our lives rather than being mere spectators.
Between about 11 AM and
12:30 PM, the Moon is conjunct Saturn in Capricorn and trine Uranus
in Taurus. Moon conjunct Saturn doesn't sound like fun but it is also
a Saturn ruled Moon. There is stability here as well as personal
experience. In trine to Uranus we are able to work from that place of
sober stability and employ our personal experience in innovative and
resourceful ways. It may not be play time but it is a very productive
set up in which we can take command of the tasks that lay before us
with common sense and tenacity as well as a willingness to blaze a
few new trails on the way. Here, the goat stands securely on a
plateau overseeing the whole of the land. From what he's seen on the
travels up and what he can view from atop his plateau, he is given an
advantage in perspective and experience which he will employ to move
forward. Because, of course, a goat never plateaus for long. He will,
indeed, keep climbing.
He will be enticed to keep
climbing by the incoming sextile from Venus in Scorpio at 6 PM. This
is where we assess whether the pay off for our efforts is still
worthy or realize that maybe we are being drawn by obsession, glut or
a desire to control...perhaps even fear...rather than ambition. Moon
in amicable aspect to Venus is mostly easy, though. Calling us to
indulge while remaining accountable enough to steer that away from
allowing it to become “too much.” There are likely quite
personally specific cravings that come with this. Note what it is you
feel drawn toward. Indulge responsibly.
Our Capricorn Moon remains
active through the night. However, she makes no major aspects until
midday tomorrow. The “feel” is productive and goal oriented but
it takes bit of a relaxed and creative approach as we enter our
tomorrow. It doesn't necessarily END tomorrow like that. But, it does
help us enter Tuesday a bit more relaxed and flexible.
Tuesday, September 18,
2018
The “hold yourself to your
goals” and “innovate for simple and common sense solutions”
energy of the Capricorn Moon is met with the power of creativity,
acceptance and intuition as the Moon passes by Neptune by sextile at
1 PM. This is relaxing and subdued. It brings in an ability to accept
that “it is what it is” and may even allow a few tears to trickle
down our cheeks in remorse over that. But, it is mostly gentle and
allows us to take the dusty practicality of the Moon and interject
our dreams of the future into our plans while adding a creative flair
helping us to move along. It would also...by the way...be a stellar
time for nap. That sounds counter-intuitive in regard to a Capricorn
Moon as this energy has a tendency to make natives feel everything is
their responsibility. The most common thing I tell I my Cap Moon
clients? It's YOUR JOB to take care of yourself, too. So,
yeah...recognizing when you need to take a break is just as much an
important responsibility as knowing when to “do.”
The problem with taking a
break comes when we consider that Mars is about to perfect in square
to Uranus...any minute now (7 PM EDT). So, in the background there is
a growing feel of angst that can be more acutely felt when the Moon
is in aspect to Neptune. It may feel as if that “other shoe” is
just barely hanging on thin thread preparing to drop. It tests our
frustration tolerance and demands that we employ Martial expertise
which calls for conscious action over and above mere knee jerk
reaction. Resting at the Moon/Neptune conjunction can better prepare
us for that building energy as can taking time to dismiss ourselves
from the outer chaos of the world. To do a brief self-care check in
and a breather in spite of this pushing and potentially catalytic
energy is just good strategy.
This is the third square of
Mars to Uranus in this particular series. Following this, Mars will
cross over the South Node once more and exit his retrograde shadow. A
new chapter awaits us in that realm but it is best met with precision
and a cool head. Staying frosty was what I harped on during Mars'
last transits in Aquarius and while in square to Uranus. That comes
back into application now. If you let yourself get frustrated or let
anger/fear take over, you lose this game. Mars in Aquarius does not
like to sweat through manual labor or emotional turmoil. He's no time
for any of that as he is aiming for precision, efficiency and he is
ALWAYS looking quite far ahead. The fact that the Moon is in
Capricorn brings grounding that helps offset the potential for angst
with this square. But, still yet, the potential is there. Step down
from stimulation through out the day. Call necessary time outs and
keep your actions mindful and geared toward building a solid future
for yourself for best results. Resist the urge to blow up your life
just to relieve the pressure.
The Moon meets Pluto by
conjunction at 9 PM which can cause feelings of paranoia or bouts
with obsession. Do not linger on what you fear or what you cannot do.
Focus on overcoming the fear and note what it is you are able to do.
Resist the temptation to take short cuts or to make shady deals.
There is emotional resolve and focus that can be had here. The
biggest issues will be internal battles with your own demons, fears
and temptations. But, they are YOURS. Get control of them.
Besides, our shadow which
includes our fears, demons and temptations is our source of learning
right now. That becomes apparent as the Moon leaves Pluto and begins
to wax in sextile to Jupiter in Scorpio at 11:25 PM. Dreams are
likely vivid and memorable. Plus, you can learn a great deal about
yourself and how your emotional body operates. An ability to tweak
perspective is key. The Capricorn Moon remains active through the
night, again, with no major aspects til Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, September 19,
2018
This morning, Earth energy
dominates our skies. The Moon remains in Capricorn and we find her in
trine to both Mercury and the Sun between the hours of 10 AM and 1
PM. This is very grounding. Very sturdy. And, graciously...may even
be a little boring or seem dusty. Man, I don't about you, but boring
and routine are blessed brief blips to pass through lately. I suspect
this to be particularly true this morning as we walk away from Mars
in square to Uranus. It's only a brief break from that energy. It has
culminated and the aspect now wanes. However, the Moon is headed that
way to re-ignite this pairing rather swiftly.
Following the trine with the
Sun at 1 PM, the Moon is Void in Capricorn until breezing into
Aquarius at about 8 PM. This allows us to get the gears steadily
moving and while progress may not be quick, it is sturdy. The work we
begin in early part of the day can continue throughout even as the
Moon is Void. Just start early and continue on.
As soon as the Moon clicks
over in Aquarius, though, things can begin to feel angsty again.
Impatience can rise and restlessness could surely be a thing
especially if we feel we are not progressing at a pace that is
satisfactory to us. The Moon's first aspect is a sextile to Chiron in
Aries (8:24 PM) followed by a square to Uranus at 11:23 PM. This is
exacerbated by a conjunction to Mars right after midnight. The Moon
isn't yet full..but her insomniac tendencies will likely be strongly
in play tonight. It is not necessarily comfortable. But, it sure can
be catalytic and inspiring even if the timing of the set up is not
“ideal.” Who says productive effort has to take place during
traditional work hours, anyway? Not that this needs to be
productive...it's just that it isn't going to be great for rest and
it is going to feel anxious most likely. So, why not use it for
something? Even if the body is geared toward rest, there could be
circumstances that come about in the night that rattle us
involuntarily from that. Breathe through any adrenaline surges
associated with that potential. Rise to a clear space of logic and
choose your actions moving forward precisely instead of impulsively.
Thursday, September 20,
2018
The Moon is still in
Aquarius this morning and meets with conflict as she squares Venus in
Scorpio. Venus is in deep. But, the Moon in Aquarius is more about
height than becoming overly attached to anything. It can be managed
by balancing the two. We may crave something very deeply. But, with
the Moon in Aquarius, we are also able to stand off in observance of
what may be driving that craving. We can question our motives and
methods. We can place ourselves on the couch of observation while
disallowing the craving to pull us in or hold on to us too securely.
We can even experiment with new and perhaps healthier ways to appease
our wants. Ways that do not end in our enslavement to it. It's not
necessarily comfortable. But, it is manageable and it can be used to
deepen our personal wisdom.
As the day moves forward,
Venus becomes less a factor and our brain becomes the bigger issue.
Mercury now waxes very
strongly toward a conjunction with the Sun which perfects at about 10
PM as both bodies are headed toward the 29th degree of
Virgo. This can cause headaches. Just FYI. It can also cause an
over-adherence to things like excessive criticism toward self or
other. Virgo can certainly always see what is wrong or off with any
particular thing. But, what's key here is to steer yourself away from
critique or worry and to drive it more toward solution, fixing and
discernment. Even though prone to certain negativity, this set up is
very sharp and very useful. Along with the emotional expertise of the
Moon in Aqua, this can be used to come up with a sturdy and far
reaching plan that takes us out of our personal “sickness” and
helps us step more strongly toward wellness. It's not very conducive
of sleep, of course. But the Universe in accompaniment with Uranus is
going to continue to push us out of our well scheduled routine and
challenge us to create new pathways. So, catch the waves as you can.
Just so happens, this one comes after nightfall.
The Sabian Symbol for this
conjunction reads: “A man gaining secret knowledge from a paper he
is reading.” This is an excellent time for book divination.
Choosing a book at random then allowing your hands to cross through
the pages selecting a random passage. But, either way, there are
answers here...perhaps the one you are seeking if you steer yourself
away from worry and critique and toward fixing and discernment.
Friday, September 21, 2018
The Moon is still active in
Aquarius after an active “mental” night. Her first aspect is a
square to Jupiter at 1:13 PM. Check your perspective and do not shy
away from attempting to look at things from a variety of angles.
Don't over-complicate it. Keep it simple. Keep it humble. Maintain
your ability to laugh at yourself. The Moon is Void following this
square. The emotional break has hang time too. She doesn't enter the
sign of Pisces until tomorrow morning at about 8:30 AM. Enjoy the
subdued and casual feel. Pisces is a much more sensitive sign and we
are working our way toward a Full Moon. When she “clicks back on”
emotions are likely to be shifty and acute. Enjoy and take the break
gifted to us here.
The rest of the day passes
without major event. However, Mercury does move from Virgo to the
sign of Libra at 11:39 PM. This brings him into opposition with
Chiron in Aries at about 1:30 AM. We are left to assess the wounds of
our mind. How we may give too much over the opinion and directives of
others and shy away from or feel as if we cannot engage in our own
initiatives. Balance, of course, is the key to that.
Speaking of balance, this is
also the last day of the Sun in Virgo. The Sun transitions to Libra
(bringing the first day of Autumn with him) tomorrow at 9:54 PM.
Saturday, September 22,
2018
You know what today is good
for? Sleep. Rest. Pleasure. Yeah...yeah. I know the Sun is still
hanging on to the last degrees of Virgo. Libra season doesn't
officially start until tonight. But, you know what? It's been a
freaking LONG ASS MONTH. It does seem like Virgo season flew by. But,
that's merely because we have all been so busy cleaning up the messes
that were left in the wake of the ecliptic. It is high time for a
time out so that we can maybe remember what good things exist in
life. What pleasure is. What rest is. What is watching the clouds the
float by without a care or wake up call in the world.
The Moon enters sensitive,
creative and dreamy Pisces this morning. If you've been short on rest
this week due the various late night brain spinning aspects, this is
your day to catch up. Rise slow. Partake in peace and quiet. Watch
the fog slowly drain from the day. Earmark the day or the entire
weekend for that matter for rest and relaxation. When the Sun enters
Libra, we will have two Venus ruled planets and a Moon answering to
the higher octave of the same. That's NOT production folks. That is
making leisure into an art form. With zero guilt required.
The only major aspects the
Moon makes today is a set of tandem sextiles (ie: mini-trine) with
Saturn in Capricorn and Uranus in Taurus. I guess you CAN produce
under that if you have too. (It's actually sweet and leisurely
productive). But, the key is knowing that you don't have to. You are
allowed to take time off and this set up gives you the authority to
make that call for yourself. Otherwise, it also brings grounding,
traction and a protective shield of common sense and wisdom.
Just after midnight...after
Libra season is here officially, the Moon makes a very sweet trine
with Venus in Scorpio. Talk about an ability to get really
comfortable and slip into some deeply restorative sleep! Under a
waxing Moon about to pop? YES! Believe it or not. This is a gift
meant to be indulged. And do rest if you can. We have some edginess
coming in tomorrow...but, we don't have to talk about it tonight.
Sunday, September 23, 2018
The Moon is still active in
Pisces this morning. The Sun in Libra met Chiron in Aries by
opposition overnight. Hopefully we were able to sink deeply into the
restorative sleep for both our bodies and our souls as the Moon met
Venus in Scorpio by trine last night.
This afternoon, there is
chance for the brain or conversations to take a sharp turn. Mercury
in Libra waxes into square with Saturn in Capricorn (12:46 PM). There
could be criticisms coming from the peanut gallery or even ourselves.
We could be wholly caught in gloom and doom thinking if we are not
careful.
However, the Universe does
provide us with an out here by way of the Moon's conjunction to
Neptune. You can use tears to soften the edges of the potential
harshness if you want...or you can ignore and blur the whole thing
out completely. There is even room here to come to a point of
acceptance of things that may, at first, seem unsavory entering a
position of “it is what it is.” That being a place, once found,
that supports us in dealing with it “as it is.” But, yes...you
can also forget or totally tune out of it under Moon/Neptune which
waxes in at 1:22 PM.
As the mind leaves the
sludge of Saturn behind, it does begin to get windy and thoughts pick
up speed as Mercury then moves toward a trine with Mars in Aquarius
which is due to perfect at 9:30 PM. This follows a lunar sextile to
Pluto that helps us focus in on our ultimate end goals. The problem
with Mars to Mercury in Air signs being a whole lot of talking and
thinking but not a whole lot of action. But, you can use the brain
power to come up with innovative solutions and even use it to network
for assistance. Just don't forget the longer term call to actually
follow through on all that. Otherwise, you are going to up tonight
with brain spin for no reason.
The early part of the day is
sludgy and dour. But, it does offer an escape and the tempo actually
increases as the day moves forward. Avoid the negative thought loops.
Adhere to your long term goals. Surrender to the call toward quiet
and daydream time coming from the Moon/Neptune conjunction so that
you are more well rested for the mental business that finds us at the
end of the day. It's a great night for team collaborations and brain
storming for ideas. It's also a great night for an up-cackle of
gossiping hens, too. But, you'll have that and other windy situations
with the set up we have going on here. You can let it blow right past
you.
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