Virgo New Moon

 This New Moon in the mutable Earth sign Virgo takes place on August 27th at 4:17am EDT in the 4th degree of Virgo, with the closest aspect being a separating square to Mars in airy Gemini. Discernment around the ideas and/or food that we're currently digesting is highlighted here. Are we being overly assertive, too critical or taking in information so fast we can't decide what to do with it? Are we eating on the run and not getting the best nutrients out of our food? Or, are we paying attention and being discerning with our choices?

Mercury is the ruler of both Gemini and Virgo and it's in the first degree of Libra, another Air sign, making a trine aspect to Mars, assisting in the processing of all the details and talk swirling around us. All things in moderation is the reminder. 

At the same time, Mars is forming a harmonious connection to ebullient Jupiter in his own sign of Aries, which makes new possibilities show up as opportunities. Weed out the ones that you don't resonate to and select what will move you in the direction of your goals.

Another consideration in this New Moon chart is the Moon's trine to the Mid-heaven, which signifies career, reputation and legacy among other things. Use the Moon's intuitive rudder to guide you toward what gives you a sense of security for building a solid foundation, one lunar phase at a time.

In the meantime remember to keep your head in the stars and your feet on the ground.

Mars in Gemini 8/20/22 - 1/12/23

Mars Moved into Gemini 8/20/2022   From Now until March 25, 2023, ardent Mars exerts his energetic  focus in the very adaptable sign Gemini, much longer than his usual zodiac sign visits of six or seven weeks! Mars is leaving Taurus where he was a bit more laid back and this change will affect us peronally on many levels and in different ways. The modus operandi of Mars is to be aggressive and go after the ob ject of his desire, He is fearless, forceful and fiery, and knows how to direct himself toward his goal. Insert this vibrancy into the sign of communication, interaction and thinking and you'll begin to understand what Mars in Gemini is going to activate. Whereas we may have been a bit lethargic or lacking the zeal to engage with others when Mars was in Taurus, we will have no lack of ideas, passion or interest while he travels forward and backwards, going retrograde from Oct. 30, 2022 through January 12, 2023. There are so many different directions our minds can go in Gemini, the archetypal sign of duality. Watch out for Mars firing up the rumor mill and avoid listening to or starting gossip. Instead, direct your energy into "the Twins" characteristic curiosity and do your research. Engage with and get feedback from your closest associates. This is a perfect time to take that study course you've always wanted to do, or take up a new pastime that involves learning strategy... like chess. On a more physical level, you may find a sport that engages your interest and fires up your vitality. Whatever you are enthusiastic about pursuing, you can create a new sense of purpose that adds vibrancy to your life and the lives of those around you. Watch your words, bite your tongue before expressing anger and know that you can choose to be assertive without hurting others by what you say. Words and thoughts are things and they go out and bring back the intentions we radiate. Individually, we can each make a difference with our intentions and our words, in our daily lives and in the bigger community. Mars in Gemini is a great time to stand up for yourself and others. Be assertive and as John Lewis said, "make good trouble".

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Aquarius Full Moon August 11, 2022

    Welcome to today's Full Moon at 20° Aquarius, taking place at 9:36 pm EDT.  This Moon is highlighting ingenuity, group energy, humanitarian concerns and individual rights. Aquarius is a Fixed Air sign however, so individuals can get stuck in their own thoughts and ways of looking at things, hence the need for input from others in the group. It's reflective of a democracy where each person has a say in the bigger picture.

   A Full Moon is always about the polarity of the Moon and the Sun, the inner and the outer, self and other. What we see reflected back at us can also be a projection of what others are seeing in us, just as what we see in them can be a similar projection. With the Moon in the Fixed sign Aquarius, the polar opposite is of course the Sun in the Fixed Fire sign of Leo. There's a feeling of the introvert wanting to hide in the middle of the group versus the extrovert wanting attention center stage! Yet, an Aquarian individual is unafraid of standing up for the right to be themselves, so there's a tug-of-war taking place between self-expression and acting on behalf of the greater good.

   The most striking aspect pattern today is a Grand Cross, or square, from the Moon conjunct Saturn to the North and South Nodes, Mars, and Uranus, all on the Taurus/Scorpio axis, and square to the Leo Sun. This is also known as a Fixed Cross, because the planets/archetypes/energies are in each of the  4 Fixed Elements, Fire/Leo, Air/Aquarius, Earth/Taurus, and Water/Scorpio. Their "modus operandi" is to hang on to, store and use whatever is at their disposal, whatever they have acquired and don't want to relinquish. There's some positive and negative attributes to each of these signs, but the process of change isn't easy and there will be repercussions. 

    Just look at current conditions around the world and you can see the upheaval, suffering and dissatisfaction of mankind represented by the individual, versus the status quo or authority figures who want to hang onto power at any cost to the greater good. There is indeed a whole lot of shaking going on! This time and these travails are necessary in order to rebirth a new reality. 

   For individuals, we need to remember that we are in a battle of wills and what is at stake is our sovereignty as human beings and as authority figures of our own destinies, Being assertive, not aggressive, being responsible to the whole, and being the embodiment of awareness and enlightenment for the future isn't an easy task, But it is how we survive in these times that test our souls.

   So, as you join together with like-minded others to effect positive change in your environment, your community or your home, remember to keep your head in the stars and your feet on the ground!