The Gemini New Moon is exact today, May 22nd at 1:38 pm EST. Leading up to this time for a new beginning, we've had squares from both affectionate Venus and inquisitive Mercury to nebulous Neptune, muddying the waters and our thought processes. One minute we think... this, the next minute... that, then we succumb to lethargy. Well, now here comes the Moon and Sun combining our inner and outer energies in the curious sign of Gemini, stimulating our interests and desires.
Yes, I know... covid is causing us to be careful and being safe is a necessary factor of life right now. Just because the sun is shining and people are out and about doesn't mean it's time to relax our safety standards! Use that sense of curiosity to explore new ideas, new places to walk, new skills to work on. By utilizing our minds and our hands, we can avoid boredom and honor the Gemini sense of connection.
Another facet of this New Moon chart is that both Lights are being challenged by Mars, the archetype of energy and aggression. Pushing our own agenda too forcefully onto others could create roadblocks in communication rather than making new inroads for discussion. Plant the seed for a new approach, then lead by example, also watching to see what others are offering up at this time. There are many exciting new ways of offering services, providing take-out foods and being a participant in small group get-togethers. What unique approach can you come up with for keeping yourself engaged and moving forward in this strange time period?
I've been thinking of metaphors for masks and there is one that shows up in this New Moon chart for the United States, that I feel is worth sharing. Virgo is rising and as the sign on the Ascendant, represents the mask we wear for the world. I may lose a few of you here, but I want you to know that as the chart ruler, Mercury, which also rules Gemini, is currently placed in its home sign of Gemini. In esoteric Astrology, Venus is the soul-centered ruler of Gemini and also currently placed there. With both of these planetary energies together in the sign of communication and planning, talking and interacting with one another, especially loved ones, requires a modicum of self-restraint and a heavy dose of love. That is the mask we all need to wear, literally and figuratively, as we go out into the world and interact more with each other.
So, while venturing outside yourself to connect in new ways or on new pathways, remember to keep your head in the stars and your feet on the ground!
Friday, May 22, 2020
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Pathways Astrology: Scorpio Full Moon In The Time Of The Covid19 Pande...
Pathways Astrology: Scorpio Full Moon In The Time Of The Covid19 Pande...: The Full Flower Moon culminates at 6:45 tomorrow morning, in the Fixed Water sign of Scorpio. This is also the highly celebrated Wesak M...
Scorpio Full Moon In The Time Of The Covid19 Pandemic
The Full Flower Moon culminates at 6:45 tomorrow morning, in the Fixed Water sign of Scorpio. This is also the highly celebrated Wesak Moon in Buddhist tradition when the spirit of the Buddha is said to return to the Earth.
We know that Full Moons can be overwhelming and we know that Scorpio tends to be very intense, so the amount of emotional energy behind this Moon looks to be all-encompassing.
Scorpio Full Moon is highlighting two main things - death and finances. That's its' realm, along with creation, regeneration and transformation. In the chart for Washington D.C. which as the Capital of the United States, shows the picture of primary concern, and challenges or opportunities, we find Taurus Sun in the 12th House opposite Scorpio Moon in the 6th. This is the healing axis, as well as daily schedules and where we experience confinement, such as in hospitals and prisons, or where we work to adjust to changing situations.
What is everyone consumed with right now... opening businesses and getting back to making money, as opposed to people dying from an unseen yet potent enemy, the Covid 19 virus. That speaks to the Full Moon rather succinctly! With the Sun (leaders) in Taurus (Fixed Earth) in the 12th house of healing or un-doing, opposing the Moon (public sentiment) in Scorpio (deep emotions) in the 6th house of daily life, you have to ask yourself, what is most important right now? Let's try to be more respectful of each other, even when we don't have all the information about others' lives and motivations.
Instead of becoming fearful of what we can't control, we have the option to be loving and work together to get to the bottom of this pandemic's hold on our daily lives. I've said it before, many times... there are two basic emotions - love and fear. If you're not coming from one, you're coming from the other. What do you chose? Watch out for anger arising in reaction to situations or people pushing each others buttons. With both the Sun and Mercury making an harmonious aspect to Neptune, there's an opportunity to interact with others out of compassion and understanding. Healing can take place.
This chart also shows the very recent movement of the Lunar Nodes from the Cancer/Capricorn axis to Gemini/Sagittarius for the next 18 months. We go from the emotional need for security (Cancer) and the focus of the status quo (Capricorn) to acquiring knowledge and being flexible (Gemini), along with the wisdom of seeing the bigger picture (Sagittarius). That's an elemental change from Water and Earth into Air and Fire. I will write more about that in a separate blog.
In the meantime... remember to wear a mask around others, keep a social distance of 6 feet, and let's all try and be more respectful of each other. Then we can truly say we have our heads in the stars and our feet on the ground. Many blessings until next time~
We know that Full Moons can be overwhelming and we know that Scorpio tends to be very intense, so the amount of emotional energy behind this Moon looks to be all-encompassing.
Scorpio Full Moon is highlighting two main things - death and finances. That's its' realm, along with creation, regeneration and transformation. In the chart for Washington D.C. which as the Capital of the United States, shows the picture of primary concern, and challenges or opportunities, we find Taurus Sun in the 12th House opposite Scorpio Moon in the 6th. This is the healing axis, as well as daily schedules and where we experience confinement, such as in hospitals and prisons, or where we work to adjust to changing situations.
What is everyone consumed with right now... opening businesses and getting back to making money, as opposed to people dying from an unseen yet potent enemy, the Covid 19 virus. That speaks to the Full Moon rather succinctly! With the Sun (leaders) in Taurus (Fixed Earth) in the 12th house of healing or un-doing, opposing the Moon (public sentiment) in Scorpio (deep emotions) in the 6th house of daily life, you have to ask yourself, what is most important right now? Let's try to be more respectful of each other, even when we don't have all the information about others' lives and motivations.
Instead of becoming fearful of what we can't control, we have the option to be loving and work together to get to the bottom of this pandemic's hold on our daily lives. I've said it before, many times... there are two basic emotions - love and fear. If you're not coming from one, you're coming from the other. What do you chose? Watch out for anger arising in reaction to situations or people pushing each others buttons. With both the Sun and Mercury making an harmonious aspect to Neptune, there's an opportunity to interact with others out of compassion and understanding. Healing can take place.
This chart also shows the very recent movement of the Lunar Nodes from the Cancer/Capricorn axis to Gemini/Sagittarius for the next 18 months. We go from the emotional need for security (Cancer) and the focus of the status quo (Capricorn) to acquiring knowledge and being flexible (Gemini), along with the wisdom of seeing the bigger picture (Sagittarius). That's an elemental change from Water and Earth into Air and Fire. I will write more about that in a separate blog.
In the meantime... remember to wear a mask around others, keep a social distance of 6 feet, and let's all try and be more respectful of each other. Then we can truly say we have our heads in the stars and our feet on the ground. Many blessings until next time~
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