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"We are born at a given moment, in a given place, and like vintage years of wine, we have the qualities of the year and the season of which we are born. Astrology does not lay claim to anything more." - Carl Gustav Jung

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Taurus New Moon & A Breath of Fresh Air For Mother Earth

   The Taurus New Moon is exact on Wednesday, April 22nd at 10:26 pm EST. The Moon is exalted in Taurus and this Sun/Moon conjunction is also in alignment with the revolutionary planet Aquarius, which will remain in Taurus through 2026. So what does that all mean? Currently, the focus is on the Earth and stabilizing our effect on this planet, but Uranian energy is the opposite of stability. Let's look at that.

   We can see how the covid-19 virus has affected our impact on the air and water quality of Mother Earth. But can we also feel the vibrational impact we are having on her as she shudders to renew herself this Spring, breathing in and breathing out?! While we're worried that we may breathe in the deadly virus, the Earth is still taking in toxic chemicals every day. Yes, we've taken a time-out, gone to our rooms and stayed out of our cars, planes, trains and ferries for over a month now and she's been able to breathe more freely. How long will we - humanity, maintain a healthy respect for her?

   These are the true questions we need to be asking ourselves right now, because we need to make a big difference in how we live on the Earth. We need to stop taking our resources for granted. We need to be smarter and less greedy about our real necessities, like clean air, clean water and healthy soil to grow our food in. I believe we CAN make a difference. I believe we can make changes in our lives every minute of every day, if we consciously consider our choices and choose, or become, leaders that represent those priorities as well.

   Mercury, the planet of communication, thoughts, planning and commerce, is in Aries, the sign of new beginnings. In 3 days, Mercury will run into Pluto (transformation) and then Jupiter (expansion), really pushing us into finding new ways of growing and building new structures. If we rush into things too fast, we run the risk of repeating the past or creating systems that don't move us forward in a better way. We need to take our time, be patient and incorporate the knowledge available to us in this new reality.

   So, while we crave finding some kind of stability and financial security (Taurus), Uranus here reminds us to stay flexible and be in the moment, while staying focused on our goals. Let's use the innovative and disruptive qualities of this resourceful and unconventional energy to connect with others. Let's avoid the narrow-minded tendencies that can come with Taurus, no matter how well-meaning, and adopt a more objective view to the unknown possibilities of living in present moment awareness!

   This has been a big wake-up call ... how many more do we need before the Earth says enough already? Look up, keeping your head in the stars, and walk gently, with your feet on the ground, leaving only footprints.

 

 

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Libra Full Moon in the Time of Uncertainty

   Tonight's Full Moon at 18 Libra is a reminder to take all things with a grain of salt... moderation is key to not going overboard and jumping to conclusions or  rushing off in some new direction out of fear. It is also timely to consider how we affect others and others affect us - as in... we're all in this together so we might as well be considerate of one another.

    Libra Moon wants us to look as who the important people are in our lives and where a relationship might be out of balance. Are we listening to each other, taking turns, or does the same scenario play out each time this situation, question or issue comes up? Here's an opportunity to take the viewpoint of our partner for a change and see things from their perspective.

   With the Sun in Aries and the Moon in Libra, the polarity is all about myself and others. Is it "me, me, me", or "us, us, us" all the time? Either way, there needs to be a balance between only seeing oneself in the context of a relationship or only seeing ones own needs in a relationship... got that? Libra is an Air sign and words float through the air to another's ears. Do you need to communicate better? Do you need to change how you put your thoughts into words so that you're not putting shame or blame on the other. 

   Yes, you can say "I feel this way"... as opposed to, "You make me feel." It's good to share your feelings, but not to give your power away by making someone else responsible for how you're feeling. Acceptance of your partner and their feelings, or anyone else you have a relationship with, is as important to them as it is to you to feel heard. So, listen, share when appropriate and remember to tell your ego to take a back seat if necessary, or to speak up if that's what is needed.

    Sharing enjoyment together, even at a distance, is possible if that's where we put the focus. Energy follows thought, so by telling yourself to focus on the positive things in a relationship, can lead to a greater appreciation of one another and what you have going for yourselves. And in this time of uncertainty, the first relationship we need to appreciate is the one we have with ourselves.

   Stay safe, keep your respective distance, do look up at the night sky and the Full Moon and make sure your feet are firmly planted on the ground~