New Moon in Sagittarius Nov. 23, 2022

It’s Sagittarius Season!

Venus and Mercury joined last night in the outgoing and optimistic Fire sign of Sagittarius. The archetype of beauty and comfort, as well as your financial picture, Venus entered this more expansive sign on Wednesday, the 16th. thereby increasing a sense of largesse and the feeling that there is enough to go around. Then on the 17th, the Messenger of the Gods, Mercury, breezed into Sagittarius also, helping to open up discussion about the bigger picture. Plans become more inclusive, while visions and goals for the future include educational or travel possibilities that increase your knowledge and awareness of the world around you.

Today, November 22nd, the Sun ingressed into Sagittarius for the next 30 days. The season of giving, abundance and the love of freedom, is upon us! What path to exploring opportunity and expansion of your mind is calling to you? Until the Moon enters Sagittarius to align with the Sun at 5:57pm on Wednesday, for the New Moon, we are still under the dark of the Moon. As we inch toward a change in attitude and perspective that is more forthright and optimistic, it’s a good time to consider what gives you purpose and meaning in your life. What have your dreams and subconscious been bringing to light lately?

This New Moon can give you a much-needed boost of possibility for new starts. And, thanks to Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius turning around from retrograde to Direct motion just after the New Moon tomorrow, you can begin to envision your personal or professional life goals. There is a note of caution here though… while it’s about time to imagine something pleasing, embracing the optimism, it’s necessary to avoid “pie in the sky” thinking on something that may be unattainable.

A square aspect between rambunctious Mars, retrograde in Gemini, and responsible Saturn can bring some leverage which allows you to be cautiously optimistic. Take care of business, communicate as clearly as possible and if you’ve done your homework/research, then feel free to proceed in the direction of gaining that which makes you happy. Overall, there’s an underlying influence in this New Moon chart that not easily seen and yet, has a subtle impact on hopes and dreams, and that comes from sensitive Neptune in Pisces being the “final dispositor” of all the planets in the signs. Translated… that means that it’s our higher consciousness and intentions that matter most now.



Happy New Moon in Sagittarius and Happy Thanksgiving~

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse 11/8/2022

The 2nd Eclipse of this Fall season culminates on Tuesday, November 8th at 6:02am when the Moon in the 17th degree of Taurus opposes the Sun in Scorpio. The kicker of this lunar eclipse is that it is conjunct Uranus, the planet of surprises and upsets. These two energetic shape-shifters also oppose the Ascendant, Mercury and Venus in Scorpio, as well as it's own South Node, which is what makes a lunar eclipse in the first place.

While the Moon is exalted in the peace-promoting Earth sign of loving Taurus, the polarization to all those planets and points in the intense and often-times confrontational Water sign of relentless Scorpio, can be overwhelming emotional and psychologically damaging, which brings living in a crisis oriented world into high focus. Scorpio energy strategizes and isn't above subtle manipulation to get what it desires. Yet, Taurean energy is equally as stubborn in holding steady until others are attracted to their way of calmness and stability.

A T-square is formed from Saturn at 18° of Fixed Aquarius to the Lunar polarity with the Sun in 17°'s of the fixed Earth and Water signs, and triggering independent Uranus to upset the proverbial apple cart just when you thought things might be falling into place. Like a bolt out of the blue, this unsteady planetary aspect pattern leaves us open to sudden and difficult changes.

There's a spiritual and creative undercurrent to this Lunar Eclipse chart due to Neptune's positive interactions with the Sun, Mercury and Venus. Sensitivity connects the dots and provides a path of redemption during a stressful week. Stay calm, carry on and don't be intimidated by retrograde Mars' inclination to push your buttons or misdirect you on your path. This too shall pass.

Scorpio New Moon Oct. 25, 2022

 

 On Tuesday morning, at 6:49am EDT the Moon joins the Sun at 3° Scorpio to birth a 4 week phase that involves letting go, followed by a period of renewal. This is the first eclipse of the Fall season, to be followed by a Total Lunar Eclipse at 17° Taurus on Nov. 8th at 6:02am EST. These two Fixed signs want to build security, create growth and ensure economic recovery.

Let's look at how they can do that and who their supporting cast is.

Scorpio's pursuit of intimate partnership lends itself well to working together co-creatively. When the Sun and Moon combine their energies here, they will go to the depths necessary to find hidden treasures that will help them strategize the best way to achieve their aims. This is where their creativity comes in. They know how to re-purpose and what not to throw out, thereby making the most out of every available resource. Resources include skills, talents and intuition, not just money in the bank.

Venus, sitting at the exact same degree of Scorpio, plays an important role at this New Moon. Her powers of subtle seduction are a key factor in getting what she wants out of a project, partnership or enterprise. Her calm nature draws you to her, especially in the fields of art, nature and spirituality. A word of caution here... no matter where you sit in the equation, know that emotions are strongly felt and feelings can be easily hurt. Kindness, honesty and gentleness will build trust.

 Mercury plays its' role through common sense, listening and asking questions, while Mars in Gemini has a lot of balls in the air, trying to capture first this one's, then that one's attention. Watch out what you say or agree to, because if you haven't done your homework, you may find yourself literally eating your words for the next several months, scrambling to take it back, or asking for forgiveness. Mars is going retrograde on the 30th through January 12th, 2023 and there's going to be a lot of review going on. 

The key to this time frame, right now, is to work hard on any important project, put your energy into that troubled significant relationship, or become your own best friend, while avoiding un-necessarily pushing someone's sensitive buttons.

Remember, keep your head in the stars and your feet on the ground~