Sabian Symbol for Sun
and Moon at 5 Aquarius: A council of ancestors
Our New Moon on 1/24 at 4:43 PM EST,
captures the waning energy of both our luminaries' recent squares to
Uranus in Taurus. The Moon squares off with Uranus at 1:34 PM EST the
same day as this New Moon. The Sun finds Uranus in Taurus by square
on 1/23 at 1:54 AM. As mentioned, these aspects wane but captured in
tight in orb, here, advise us that something in relationship to those
aspects likely bears impact upon what is to come in this Moon cycle.
The waxing swirl of energies from Mars
sextile Mercury, then square Venus and Neptune is also present and
strong. Together these indicate that at this New Moon, we have
recently come through a period of unsettlement or destabilization
(with the Uranus squares). Soon we encounter a swiftly moving time
period in which much information is delivered rapidly and lends to
personal growth opportunity (Mars sextile Mercury). From there, we
meet with internal friction as parts of ourselves war with one
another (Mars square Venus). That friction occurs under Moon in
Pisces which looks to be a rather long and eventful passage. Under
that same Pisces Moon, Neptune absolutely saturates the atmosphere as
Venus officially finds him by conjunction and Mars finds him by
square So, the destabilization rocks us and we are very prone to be
quite sensitive to it as we move forward. That same Pisces Moon holds
restorative aspects to Saturn and Pluto at the end of her journey,
but it is a looong passage that is very sensitive and personally
impactful leading us into an Aries Moon that begins her journey with
a conjunction to Lilith and Chiron. She has a difficult road ahead of
her as well.
Our First Quarter Moon comes when Luna
enters Taurus. A journey that begins with more chance at
destabilization and uncertainty due her conjunction to Uranus upon
entry. It does look like there is a break in some of the tension with
restorative aspects coming in at the end of Moon in Taurus (as it did
in Pisces) but we meet with challenge and uncertainty again once the
Moon is midway through Gemini.
In the two weeks between this New Moon
and the Full Moon in Leo, Venus will enter Aries (1/7). Mercury will
enter his pre-retrograde shadow dipping over into Pisces on Feb 3.
There is quite a bit of uncertainty enveloping the feel of
debstabilization brought by our luminaries in harsh apsect to Uranus
and followed by the inner turmoil of Mars square Venus. That is, of
course, due the saturation of Neptune. In short, we may feel
personally rocked by something, conflicted, fearful or even lonely,
outcast, hurt or scared.
Venus conjunct Neptune
1/27: 17 Pisces: An Easter Promenade
This Moon phase will lead us into the
next Mercury retrograde period. Mercury enters his retrograde shadow
on February 3. He stations retrograde February 16. He travels from
Pisces into late Aquarius where he turns direct on March 9. He will
exit his shadow around March 30.
Jan 28: Lilith
enters Aries
Feb 1:
First Quarter Moon at 8:42 PM EST 12 Taurus/Aqua 40
Feb 2: Mercury
enters Rx shadow
Venus in Pisces sextile Pluto in Capricorn @ 2:03 AM EST 23
Pisces/Cap 27
Feb 3: Mercury
enters Pisces 6:38 AM EST
Venus in Pisces sextile Saturn in Capricorn @ 5:02 PM EST 25
Pisces/Cap 23
Feb 5:
Mercury in Pisces sextile Uranus in Taurus @ 4:43 AM EST 2
Taurus/Pisces 56
There
will be a total of 3 passes for this aspect. The 2nd
during the Rx phase occurs on 2/28 at 10:13 PM EST 3 Pisces/Taurus
39
The final passage of this sextile with Mercury direct but still
in post rx shadow occurs on March 22 at 9:19 AM EST 4 Taurus/Pisces
40 (note, this is the same day Saturn enters Aquarius)
Feb 7:
Venus enters Aries @ 3:03 PM EST
Feb 8:
Mercury in Pisces trine the North Node in Cancer. There will be 3
passes in trine to the NN also. The Rx pass occurs on Feb 26. The
final pass of this trine is on March 21.
Feb 9: Full
Moon in Leo
20 Leo
00 at 2:33 AM EST
Guide:
Queen of Swords
Feb
10: Venus in Aries conjunct Chiron in Aries 3:05 AM EST 2 Aries
56
Feb 16:
Mercury stations Rx at 12 Pisces 53
Mars
enters Capricorn
The
entirety of Mercury's RX cycle will contain more aspects than just
the 3 sextiles to Uranus. But, these are spots where naivete or
“unknowing” are dispelled by common sense and a more crystallized
picture of reality. What happens as Mercury moves into shadow during
this Moon phase is the initial unfurling of a storyline that will not
reach conclusion until the end of March. Meaing, it leads us through
Aquarius and Pisces season and into the intiation of Aries season.
At this
New Moon, though, we find Mercury in a high functioning position. He
is a bit wide in conjunction to the Sun and Moon. Yet the clear
intelligent logic of Aquarius beams through this collection of
bodies.
Sabian Symbol for
Uranus at 3 Taurus: Steps leading up to a lawn blooming in clover.
Sun,
Mercury and the Moon in Aquarius is the mark of the visionary. It is
the humanitarian, the chemist, the expert amd the specialist. At
times, the combination can be robotic or awkward. These folks are
very independent and self-reliant. Not the type to reach out. These
are the clear headed folks we go to for answers to our most
complicated questions. Often they expect themselves to have the
correct solution. Aquarius is a very high functioning sign for
Mercury. However, high functioning does not indicate healthy and
stable. Aquarius lends the ability to step back from emotional
“river” in an effort to deal healthfully. That doesn't make doing
so easy. Sun/Mercury/Moon in Aquarius can also have difficulty asking
for help or acknowleding their own suffering because of their sense
of independence and pride in knowing the answers. The combination can
even be prone to self-destruction. It is your strong friends you need
to check on at this time. And, if you are the strong friend, know you
are not alone. You, too, can ask for support when you need it and
that doesn't make you any less strong. It doesn't make you any less
intelligent. We cannot help but be human and sometimes, logic and the
all the answers escapes even the most clear minded, intelligent and
reliable.
The
lively outgoing energy of Mars in Sagittarius and the compassion from
Venus in Pisces give us wide reaching mobility and an innate sense of
compassion and creativity. Plus, the influence of our bodies in
Capricorn lend to the ability to lead, direct and create structure.
Were this set up captured in a birthchart it would indicate a highly
intelligent but also very sensitive person who can not only perceive
of what may be necessary in the future but also knows how to build it
and is more than willing to go the distance to see the initiative
through. Though the Capricorn energy would lend to reverting to
precedent or the ways in which things have always been done or
reliance on existing structures, the visionary Aquarian would look
beyond the status quo embracing an eagerness toward continual growth
and expansion through Mars while employing Venus' innate creativity
toward crafting new solutions. This set up would seek solution to
collectively painful social issues because it is susceptible to
FEELING the pain within the collective. There is connection to higher
consciousness here in a way that we can access wisdom. But, there is
also empathic and intuitive connection. What we are dealing under
this sky is not all “trapped in the head.” Its real in a way that
sinks claws into our bodies and our hearts. Aquarius and Sagittarius
energy has us yearning for answers and understanding. That doesn't
mean we get those answers or that what we are dealing with on
internal levels will make any more sense. There are some things that
just don't make sense. They just hurt. Still, we must continue to
move forward. Eventually.
Mars sextile Mercury
1/25: 16 Aquarius: A big businessman at his desk
Unfortunately,
high intelligence, a desire to grow and expand along with an open and
compassionate heart that is smashed under an otherwise heavy and
uncertain sky doesn't necessarily make a good place for things like
satisfaction, comfort or happiness to reside. It's more likely to
stir feelings of dissatisfaction, fear or unhappiness which ends up
being the catalyst that eventually drives us toward deliberately
embarking upon change. Knowledge is power. But, it can also be
painful. Aquarius/Uranus energy can have a tendency to self-destruct.
To regain a sense of control, to offset a fear of failure, to rebel,
to alleviate tension. This is a rather unsettled and restless Moon.
Aquarius
corresponds with ice, metal and pristinely clear vivid blue skies. At
it's best Aquarius perceives of the connection of all things and
believes in supportive networks, community, equality, justice and
humanitarian ideals. It is well educated and yet maintains
independent thought and opinion. The terrain can feel communal,
tribal, liberating and fall under those pristinely clear skies be
they velvet black studded in glittery stars or nearly transparently
blue with a crisp uplifting breeze. At it's worst, this mix of
Aquarius can feel icy, cold, isolated, outcast, barren or
disconnected from humanity. The terrain can feel alien, barren and
harsh. There are points of clarity, however, that we can employ to
our own benefit. The mind is clear and logic/knowledge is accessible.
But, the physical body and our hearts are very sensitive and dealing
with matters of internal conflict as well as conflict in dealings
with others.
That
leads us into our Guide for this lunation. The 3 of Swords. This card
is never a welcomed guide. I have never witnessed anyone rejoice or
wish for this card. Its a very heavy energy to have under a typically
bright and optimistic New Moon. It could indicate a time of impending
shortage in resources either on personal levels or on a larger scale.
It could represent a need to tell others or yourself “no.” The
suit of Swords has sharp edges and the 3 is correlated to pain. It is
heart piercing.
This
card's advice calls us to maturity, boundary, accountability and
resourcefulness in matters of love and money. It is one of those
things where the truth is the truth but it just might break your
heart. The energy of Aquarius can help us step away from that a
little. To distance ourselves from it or perhaps even see beyond the
pain we have connected to the past or current events. Aquarius also
brings us the potential for the encircelment of community, friends
and our tribes. Lean into those supportive networks as you need them
and encircle your council of ancestors around you. If you are well
positioned at this Moon, take initiative to open these spaces up for
others who may be struggling quietly and feeling alone. Remember to
make room and maintain for compassion for folks even if they seem to
be lashing out irrationally. That behavior is not coming from a place
a joy. Ok? Be safe. But, employ the Neptune energy toward compassion.
Forgiveness. Gentleness.
There
is a caution here against speaking from a place of pain. That is
different than honestly discussing your pain in effort to heal, learn
or more fully understand. If it can be understood. This card does
advise to air our grievances. We are encouraged to speak
authentically about how we feel.
Usually,
we are talking about something that has already occurred when this
card is about rather than something we fear happening (unless it
falls in a future position in a spread). It packs the cold hard edge
of an easily discernable event in which the emotions are still raw in
response rather than something generalized or more nebulous. I've
also had it show up in my Moon readings as an indication of
depression. Coming in at this time of year in the US ahead of a
Mercury Rx, it could simply indicate getting your taxes and finances
taken care of before Mercury heads into shadow.
Mars square Venus 1/26:
16 Pisces: The flow of inspiration
Sometimes
the most intelligent and social of folks, such as represented by a
configuration of Sun, Moon, Mercury in Aquarius, are also the most
deeply depressed. Often, folks who are so willing to reach out and
sincerely offer help to others do so because they have a tender
understanding of what it is like to suffer. Such a configuration
could also be considered high functioning but with the Neptune
aspects in play, also highly sensitive, easily influenced, addicted,
deluded, naive, ill or physically incapacitated in some way. I firmly
believe the Earth energy we still have coming from our bodies in
Capricorn and Taurus are of tremendous help in dealing with increase
in Neptune energy. They are solid and can be used supportively but
they are also tremendously heavy at times making us feel trapped
under a shaky sky with only our pain.
The
ways in which we allow ourselves to perceive of past hurts, feelings
of lack, rejection, lonliness or heartbreak as well as how we respond
to them are also very important considerations when this card is in
play. Something hurtful has occurred. We are encouraged to be careful
regarding the ways in which we allow ourselves to interpret or
incorporate the information from that event. We are encouraged to
seek support so we feel less alone and more supported. This hurt
could be related to a fresh wound or years/ a lifetime's worth in
culmination. What is key here is finding and healthfully dealing with
our personal hurts before we take action.
All 3's
are cards of communication and learning. The 3 of Swords encourages
us to speak about our pain in trusted circles. Once it is all aired
and cried out, we move into the sacred healing slumber of the 4 and
the picking up the pieces of the 5. Finally, we climb in our boats
and pass into the moving on of the 6. We are shooting for the throne
and the Queen of Swords as guide by the time we reach the Full Moon
in Leo.
As
always, we are encouraged to see what this pain from past experiences
can teach us. Afterall, we can learn a lot from things like failure
and heartbreak. Pain isn't a welcomed teacher but she is rather
effective. Before we cast our eyes to the future, perhaps we should
glance back upon these personal points of pain and feelings of being
cast out in the cold in search of healing and even understanding. We
are also looking for acceptance of what has occurred. Acceptance
doesn't indicate that we are comfortable with it or that we ever
become OK with whatever it is. It just means we know the event has
happened and that we can't go back and change it.
Folks.
We are so very fragile. We are so quick to be hard and punitive with
ourselves. Our next 3 lunations are guided by the suit of Swords
which means there will likely be pain and difficulty to deal with. I
wanted to come into this New Moon with wonderful and inspirational
news of the sky opening up and the pathways clearing so we can move
past the first of the year's building heaviness. Yet, this juncture
is NOT a place for platitudes that cause those who may still be
suffering to feel as if they are doing something wrong. It is and
will continue to be quite crunchy out there.
Aquarius
IS the sign of hope. It is the visionary we would not often think
would be struggling with hurts that are so human. But, there is a
reason the eyes of Aquarius seek far off distances. They can perceive
of the current human condition and are looking for solutions.
Answers. Those icy eyes seek those sparks of life that lie beneath
the frozen tundra. They look past the barren and forward to the time
in which the Sun returns and life re-animates. Aquarian eyes seek
that dawning hope on the horizon because it may seem absent in the
present. For many, hope is something that seems very far away.
Be
gentle with yourself. Don't deny what hurts. Nurture it. Heal it.
Resist the urge to berate yourself for mistakes, struggles or having
feelings. We are soft tender bodies. Not machines. Take care of
yourselves. Check on your typically strong and funny friends. If you
can, open up safe warm shelter for others where they can speak. Offer
respite care and safe harbor to those who are more prone to be
offering assistance to others rather than asking for it themselves.
The answer through all this is gentleness. With yourself and then,
with others. Even with folks on the other side of the opinion fence.
We are community. We are tribe. This is a time in which we really
need to feel that kind of connection and to attempt to support one
another in our struggles as we are able.
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