Today's New Moon is exact at 5:36a.m. when the Moon joins the Sun at the last degree of Pisces, in the last sign of the Zodiac. The Moon then quickly enters Aries less than an hour later, with the Sun following twelve hours later. This is indeed an auspicious day for understanding the end of one cycle and planting the seeds of a new cycle - welcome to Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and Happy International Astrology Day!
New Moons are seed times and Eclipses add further, stronger punctuation to the possibilities and potentiality for the growth of new ideas and endeavors that will reap some rewards in six months time if we are diligent with our care and nurturence during that cycle. First, let us look at the last degree of Pisces and it's implication in this Soli/Lunar phase.
The last degree of any sign speaks to the culmination of that sign's expression and as Pisces, the Fish, Mutable Water, winds down his swim through this area of compassionate and heightened sensitivity, we need to ask ourselves how we're doing synthesizing the spiritual and humanitarian insights gleaned over the last thirty days of the Sun's passage through Neptune's territory. Did dreams, impressions or fleeting memories add to your understanding of why you are where you are and why you are here now? Did you do your service to humanity without self-sacrifice, or did you overly identify with being a victim? Get right with yourself on what you need to let go of before jumping into the next cycle of new beginnings.
It might be a good idea to spend a half hour sometime today in reflective meditation of what you have gleaned of your spiritual path during the phase fading away, before jumping into new activity after the Sun enters Aries, fiery first sign of the zodiac tonight. Impulses are strong and lurking below the surface for setting off on a new journey, and the need for restraint today and tomorrow is evident as the Moon moving through Mars-ruled Aries until early Sunday, makes some challenging contacts with Pluto, Uranus and Mars Saturday. Sunday and Monday morning, before 10:30 a.m. are better times to start new endeavors.
Spring starts as the Sun moves into fiery Aries tonight, with all the energy of youthful exploration and risk-taking! Like the Fool in the Tarot we are setting off on an exciting new journey. This day is celebrated as International Astrology Day and considered to be the start of the new year! Make sure you are ready by getting your thoughts and intentions aligned with your best interests and what is in the higher good for all involved. Avoid running off with only your enthusiasm in your kit bag... pack some insights, intentions and tools in there too!
Remember to keep your your head in the stars and your feet on the ground as this new phase begins!
Friday, March 20, 2015
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Virgo Full Moon
Today's Full Moon in Virgo highlights the need for discernment, setting healthy boundaries and taking care of our physical bodies. Some of you will recognize the need for eating more beneficial foods so as to get better nutrients in your system, while others will need to acknowledge they've done all they can and now have to retreat to regroup physically and emotionally. The caution here is not to be in denial and let helplessness overtake you. If you've been honest with yourself and have worked hard to set your house in order, then it's time for a rest. Otherwise, you can start the process by taking steps to clean out emotional clutter as well as your pantry!
The Virgo/Pisces axis is a challenging place because of feelings that may bind you to others which can then have you doubting yourself. After all is said and done, Virgo is the sign of integrity which is a necessary ingredient in any process of self analysis. If you're honest with yourself and not being overly self-critical in your quest for perfection, you will know which limits to set and which ones to let go of. One thing that has helped me through the years with my own Virgo Moon... is the Serenity prayer; here it is: God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; and the Wisdom to know the difference.
In the chart of the Full Moon, for the Northeast, I see several planets at or very near the 14 degree mark of the Sun/Moon opposition. They are expansive Jupiter at 14 Leo, innovative Uranus at 14 Aries and harmony-seeking Venus at 15 Aries, as well as powerful Pluto at 15 Capricorn. These planetary energies form aspects called Inconjuncts, which translate to the need for adjustment and patience.
Let's take a closer look at the relationships between the particular planetary forces. The Moon in Virgo is sitting in the 3rd House of communication, inconjunct both Uranus and Venus in Aries in the 10th House of career and reputation. This is a tentative position for the Moon while waiting to see what transpires from the sudden influence of Uranus. It's like saying, "and now for something completely different... " ! You know you're ready for a change but the manner in which it appears may be very surprising. Venus has already moved ahead, by one degree, to find a way to keep balance and fairness in the mix.
Optimistic Jupiter in Leo is hoping that the Sun in Pisces finds an intuitive way to adjust to the coming changes, while at the same time dealing with issues of who's got the power over your daily life... are you the boss of yourself or have you abdicated your right to transform your life in the way you envision it going?! These are not sudden thoughts or situations that you aren't aware of and ready for. The patience and waiting comes from having to adapt to outside forces and conditions over which you have no control. Remember the Serenity prayer in the paragraph above...? Reread it. Then, decide what you can and cannot do about what is being brought to light in your life, especially as it involves your career, business and happiness!
Remember to keep your head in the stars and your feet on the ground~
The Virgo/Pisces axis is a challenging place because of feelings that may bind you to others which can then have you doubting yourself. After all is said and done, Virgo is the sign of integrity which is a necessary ingredient in any process of self analysis. If you're honest with yourself and not being overly self-critical in your quest for perfection, you will know which limits to set and which ones to let go of. One thing that has helped me through the years with my own Virgo Moon... is the Serenity prayer; here it is: God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; and the Wisdom to know the difference.
In the chart of the Full Moon, for the Northeast, I see several planets at or very near the 14 degree mark of the Sun/Moon opposition. They are expansive Jupiter at 14 Leo, innovative Uranus at 14 Aries and harmony-seeking Venus at 15 Aries, as well as powerful Pluto at 15 Capricorn. These planetary energies form aspects called Inconjuncts, which translate to the need for adjustment and patience.
Let's take a closer look at the relationships between the particular planetary forces. The Moon in Virgo is sitting in the 3rd House of communication, inconjunct both Uranus and Venus in Aries in the 10th House of career and reputation. This is a tentative position for the Moon while waiting to see what transpires from the sudden influence of Uranus. It's like saying, "and now for something completely different... " ! You know you're ready for a change but the manner in which it appears may be very surprising. Venus has already moved ahead, by one degree, to find a way to keep balance and fairness in the mix.
Optimistic Jupiter in Leo is hoping that the Sun in Pisces finds an intuitive way to adjust to the coming changes, while at the same time dealing with issues of who's got the power over your daily life... are you the boss of yourself or have you abdicated your right to transform your life in the way you envision it going?! These are not sudden thoughts or situations that you aren't aware of and ready for. The patience and waiting comes from having to adapt to outside forces and conditions over which you have no control. Remember the Serenity prayer in the paragraph above...? Reread it. Then, decide what you can and cannot do about what is being brought to light in your life, especially as it involves your career, business and happiness!
Remember to keep your head in the stars and your feet on the ground~
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Pathways Astrology: New Moon in Aquarius... For A Minute... Then Moon ...
Pathways Astrology: New Moon in Aquarius... For A Minute... Then Moon ...: As if the weather in the Northeast wasn't challenging enough, with winter storms named Juno and Neptune, we find the last few days of...
New Moon in Aquarius... For A Minute... Then Moon & Sun in Pisces; Venus & Mars In Aries
As if the weather in the Northeast wasn't challenging enough, with winter storms named Juno and Neptune, we find the last few days of this current Lunar phase, winding down with some interesting shifts of energy. The upcoming New Moon occurs at the last degree and minute of Aquarius, 29 degrees and 59 minutes, that's extremely unusual! When astrologers look at planetary placements, they count the next degree as the important one to understand and interpret - for this New Moon, that would be 30 degrees of Aquarius. Please read Lynda Hill's entire take on this through the Sabian Symbols at: http://sabiansymbols.com/
Here's what happens tomorrow, first the Moon joins the Sun at 29 degrees, 59 minutes of Aquarius (Fixed Air) at 6:47pm, then one minute later, the Moon moves into Pisces (Mutable Water) and two minutes later, the Sun also enters Pisces. So, is this an Aquarius New Moon, or a Pisces New Moon?! I say it's really a Pisces New Moon because the Moon was exiting Aquarius when it caught up to the Sun, went by it and Sol followed a minute later! New Moons are about beginnings, not endings and I feel one shouldn't look back, just ahead. This is a very unusual set of circumstances and isn't that the way of Aquarius, hitting us with something different to put us in touch with our own intuition.
Let's look at the two Lights coming together at 30 degrees of Aquarius, symbolizing a Spiritual Brotherhood where many minds merge into the glowing Light of a unanimous consciousness, as Dane Rudhyar outlines in his Astrological Mandala, a reinterpretation of the Sabian Symbols. Rudhyar feels that each unit is a recognizable form, yet, when seen from a unified spiritual vision, or from a distance, the Whole appears to be One single area of radiant Light. The Keyword here is Metamorphosis, which implies for the person with an open mind and a feeling of self-transcendence, the ability to come into contact with higher forms of existence. Phew, that's a mouthful to meditate on!
I feel that this final degree of Aquarius acts as a transition point for the beginning of a new phase when the Moon, (Inner) and Sun, (Outer) both move into Watery Pisces tonight, starting Lunar and Solar cycles that gently ask us to listen, be compassionate and understand that we are all connected! The heightened sensitivity of this flowing Water sign can help you be more in touch with your intuition, music and art. People are more impressionable when the Sun (life force) travels through last sign of the Zodiac. Try to avoid wanting to run away, except from the snow... (go for it, especially if it involves a beach as Pisces/Neptune rules the ocean)! Do avoid pity parties or self deception and try not to add to the burdens of others. Instead, let your intuition guide you toward what feels right for you at this time, especially as it involves letting your divine nature manifest.
Mars moves into his Rulership, Aries, also the first sign of the Zodiac on Thursday night for a little over 5 weeks. This is like a booster shot. Wherever you have this Cardinal Fire sign, energy comes back and you want to get something rolling. Try not to take on more than you can handle as you may find yourself unable to finish all that you start. Mars is a go-getter and can be a bit abrasive if you do not heed cues from co-workers, family and friends that you may be pushing too hard. Put your energy into your own projects and let others do the same.
Following closely on Mars heels, is Venus, moving into Aries on the 20th. This receptive planetary energy is better able to deal with Mars through attraction, rather than repelling. On Sunday, the 22nd, Venus and Mars conjoin briefly before the Moon moves into Taurus, where both Luna and Venus are more at home. In the meantime, Venus spends three weeks in martian territory, attempting to bring a new sense of refinement or beauty to areas needing a fresh start. As Venus also rules money and values, you may find yourself having to put your resources into practical purposes that you hadn't foreseen. Avoid investing in anything that promises a quick return on your money, especially if it seems to be too good to be true.
Remember to keep your head in the stars and your feet on the ground, while checking beneath your feet for slippery conditions~
Here's what happens tomorrow, first the Moon joins the Sun at 29 degrees, 59 minutes of Aquarius (Fixed Air) at 6:47pm, then one minute later, the Moon moves into Pisces (Mutable Water) and two minutes later, the Sun also enters Pisces. So, is this an Aquarius New Moon, or a Pisces New Moon?! I say it's really a Pisces New Moon because the Moon was exiting Aquarius when it caught up to the Sun, went by it and Sol followed a minute later! New Moons are about beginnings, not endings and I feel one shouldn't look back, just ahead. This is a very unusual set of circumstances and isn't that the way of Aquarius, hitting us with something different to put us in touch with our own intuition.
Let's look at the two Lights coming together at 30 degrees of Aquarius, symbolizing a Spiritual Brotherhood where many minds merge into the glowing Light of a unanimous consciousness, as Dane Rudhyar outlines in his Astrological Mandala, a reinterpretation of the Sabian Symbols. Rudhyar feels that each unit is a recognizable form, yet, when seen from a unified spiritual vision, or from a distance, the Whole appears to be One single area of radiant Light. The Keyword here is Metamorphosis, which implies for the person with an open mind and a feeling of self-transcendence, the ability to come into contact with higher forms of existence. Phew, that's a mouthful to meditate on!
I feel that this final degree of Aquarius acts as a transition point for the beginning of a new phase when the Moon, (Inner) and Sun, (Outer) both move into Watery Pisces tonight, starting Lunar and Solar cycles that gently ask us to listen, be compassionate and understand that we are all connected! The heightened sensitivity of this flowing Water sign can help you be more in touch with your intuition, music and art. People are more impressionable when the Sun (life force) travels through last sign of the Zodiac. Try to avoid wanting to run away, except from the snow... (go for it, especially if it involves a beach as Pisces/Neptune rules the ocean)! Do avoid pity parties or self deception and try not to add to the burdens of others. Instead, let your intuition guide you toward what feels right for you at this time, especially as it involves letting your divine nature manifest.
Mars moves into his Rulership, Aries, also the first sign of the Zodiac on Thursday night for a little over 5 weeks. This is like a booster shot. Wherever you have this Cardinal Fire sign, energy comes back and you want to get something rolling. Try not to take on more than you can handle as you may find yourself unable to finish all that you start. Mars is a go-getter and can be a bit abrasive if you do not heed cues from co-workers, family and friends that you may be pushing too hard. Put your energy into your own projects and let others do the same.
Following closely on Mars heels, is Venus, moving into Aries on the 20th. This receptive planetary energy is better able to deal with Mars through attraction, rather than repelling. On Sunday, the 22nd, Venus and Mars conjoin briefly before the Moon moves into Taurus, where both Luna and Venus are more at home. In the meantime, Venus spends three weeks in martian territory, attempting to bring a new sense of refinement or beauty to areas needing a fresh start. As Venus also rules money and values, you may find yourself having to put your resources into practical purposes that you hadn't foreseen. Avoid investing in anything that promises a quick return on your money, especially if it seems to be too good to be true.
Remember to keep your head in the stars and your feet on the ground, while checking beneath your feet for slippery conditions~
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
The Sun and New Moon In Aquarius
Are you ready for some excitement in your life... how about making new connections... or thinking outside the box for answers to your biggest questions...?! A change of mind, a new way of looking at things, or making some new friends, will change the situation. The Sun left Capricorn and moved into Aquarius early this morning, followed a few hours later by the Moon and the subsequent New Moon at 8:13 a.m., prompting new outlooks toward shared goals. The caution here is that Mercury is going retrograde in two days, so starting BIG new ventures is taboo until early March.
Aquarius is the outgoing sign of progressive ideas that will benefit the whole group or community. The chart for this New Moon shows the Sun and Moon together at 00 degrees of Aquarius in the 12th house. Opportunities abound during the coming month to connect with others in humanitarian and community projects that benefit the whole. The individual self may seek expression while experiencing a lack of boundaries, both emotionally and mundanely, making it challenging to take care of your own needs. However, once you join with others in meeting the needs of the greater good, your own will be met. There is an opportunity here to make a difference through your sense of duty, thanks to a flowing aspect to Saturn, the master of response-ability.
The inventive and friendly nature of native Aquarians allows them to bring intellectual or unconventional plans to the table without emotional attachment. The difficulty lies in their need for personal freedom which others may take as aloofness. Aquarius is a Fixed Air sign and can occasionally get stuck in thinking that their way of thinking is the only way to think. So, if you are an Aquarian, it's a good thing you're a people person with groups and friends for sharing those original ideas and receiving beneficial feedback!
I mentioned Mercury above, slowing down to go in retrograde motion tomorrow, January 21st through February 11th. The shadow phase (points between which Mercury travels back and forth), lasts from January 5th until March 4th and encompasses 1 degree of Aquarius to 17 degrees of Aquarius. In other words, while Mercury is only retrograde for a little over three weeks, the affect it has goes back to where it already was over 2 weeks ago. Look back at the agreements, conversations and interactions you had in the last couple of weeks and see where you may need to rethink some of your plans. This is the time frame for reviewing and researching, so that once the communication planet is direct, you will have a clearer plan of action.
In the meantime, meditate for clarity and ask for guidance to know what the best course of action is for having the most beneficial outcome in all your group and humanitarian endeavors. And remember that we all have the same needs no matter what shape they take in out individual lives. So while you keep your head in the stars and your feet on the ground, remember also to keep all of humanity in your thoughts and prayers!
Aquarius is the outgoing sign of progressive ideas that will benefit the whole group or community. The chart for this New Moon shows the Sun and Moon together at 00 degrees of Aquarius in the 12th house. Opportunities abound during the coming month to connect with others in humanitarian and community projects that benefit the whole. The individual self may seek expression while experiencing a lack of boundaries, both emotionally and mundanely, making it challenging to take care of your own needs. However, once you join with others in meeting the needs of the greater good, your own will be met. There is an opportunity here to make a difference through your sense of duty, thanks to a flowing aspect to Saturn, the master of response-ability.
The inventive and friendly nature of native Aquarians allows them to bring intellectual or unconventional plans to the table without emotional attachment. The difficulty lies in their need for personal freedom which others may take as aloofness. Aquarius is a Fixed Air sign and can occasionally get stuck in thinking that their way of thinking is the only way to think. So, if you are an Aquarian, it's a good thing you're a people person with groups and friends for sharing those original ideas and receiving beneficial feedback!
I mentioned Mercury above, slowing down to go in retrograde motion tomorrow, January 21st through February 11th. The shadow phase (points between which Mercury travels back and forth), lasts from January 5th until March 4th and encompasses 1 degree of Aquarius to 17 degrees of Aquarius. In other words, while Mercury is only retrograde for a little over three weeks, the affect it has goes back to where it already was over 2 weeks ago. Look back at the agreements, conversations and interactions you had in the last couple of weeks and see where you may need to rethink some of your plans. This is the time frame for reviewing and researching, so that once the communication planet is direct, you will have a clearer plan of action.
In the meantime, meditate for clarity and ask for guidance to know what the best course of action is for having the most beneficial outcome in all your group and humanitarian endeavors. And remember that we all have the same needs no matter what shape they take in out individual lives. So while you keep your head in the stars and your feet on the ground, remember also to keep all of humanity in your thoughts and prayers!
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Pathways Astrology: Cancer Full Moon Packs A Punch
Pathways Astrology: Cancer Full Moon Packs A Punch: Tonight's Full Moon is exact at 11:58pm, starting a long void-of-course Moon period that ends on Tuesday when Luna enters Leo at 6:03...
Cancer Full Moon Packs A Punch
Tonight's Full Moon is exact at 11:58pm, starting a long void-of-course Moon period that ends on Tuesday when Luna enters Leo at 6:03am. Full Moons enlighten and inform us, while bringing added tension via challenges into our lives; they are also powerful opportunities for breakthroughs and release from past confinement. That energy has been reinforced this weekend by the Sun's annual alignment with Pluto and a square to Uranus. If we've been paying attention the last couple of years, to what doesn't
feel right and where we need to make changes for ourselves, we ought to
know a bit more about where we are headed and to how to get there! While situations may not dissolve overnight, the renewed clarity you ought to have about your life's purpose is showing you a way to unblock the path forward.
The Sun and Moon are involved in a Grand Cross with the Nodes of the Moon and Uranus and Pluto. If there was ever a time to step up to the plate and make a difference in your life or your world, that time is now! I don't mean today necessarily, but going forward. For some, you are ready to take action, for others you still need to let new insights percolate as the Full Moon continues to distribute and inform you over the next couple of days. Just remember that the last aspect the Moon makes in Cancer also begins a long VOC period, lasting until it enters Leo Tuesday morning. So don't start anything new between now and then. As a matter of fact, it would be wise to continue removing obstacles in your path over the next two weeks and make new starts after the Aquarius New Moon later this month.
Playing supportive roles in today's Full Moon play, are Venus (love, values and beauty) and Saturn (necessity) bringing opportunities for positive growth. You must take advantage of any opportunity that presents itself now for this aspect to benefit you. The Sun in practical Capricorn is also in a harmonious relationship to the asteroid Chiron (the "wounded healer"/ rainbow bridge) for healing and growth. Efforts at taking care of one's body and supportive structures, ie: skeletal system, job or career, can pay off in the long run. Patience, perseverance and forward action will move you ahead harmoniously. If you don't get off the couch, you won't go anywhere... so don't sit around waiting for your goodness to come to you, you have to make it happen!
I am excited about the possibilities of this time period, not only for individuals, but society in general. What has the past two years of six Uranus/Pluto squares shown us? Is the world still experiencing power struggles, inequality and suffering... yes, it is. Are people more aware now than they were forty years ago about the needs of our planet to survive and what we can do to help stop the destruction of global resources, such as clean air and water...? Yes, we are! Are the BIG corporations and world governments trying to control all the resources and keep people in the dark... why yes, they are. However, we are a global society now, and we realize that the old "us/them" paradigm is on the way out. Therefore, individual efforts to preserve our rights to information and connecting is growing and that's why I'm hopeful!
Remember, keep your head in the stars and your feet on the ground~
The Sun and Moon are involved in a Grand Cross with the Nodes of the Moon and Uranus and Pluto. If there was ever a time to step up to the plate and make a difference in your life or your world, that time is now! I don't mean today necessarily, but going forward. For some, you are ready to take action, for others you still need to let new insights percolate as the Full Moon continues to distribute and inform you over the next couple of days. Just remember that the last aspect the Moon makes in Cancer also begins a long VOC period, lasting until it enters Leo Tuesday morning. So don't start anything new between now and then. As a matter of fact, it would be wise to continue removing obstacles in your path over the next two weeks and make new starts after the Aquarius New Moon later this month.
Playing supportive roles in today's Full Moon play, are Venus (love, values and beauty) and Saturn (necessity) bringing opportunities for positive growth. You must take advantage of any opportunity that presents itself now for this aspect to benefit you. The Sun in practical Capricorn is also in a harmonious relationship to the asteroid Chiron (the "wounded healer"/ rainbow bridge) for healing and growth. Efforts at taking care of one's body and supportive structures, ie: skeletal system, job or career, can pay off in the long run. Patience, perseverance and forward action will move you ahead harmoniously. If you don't get off the couch, you won't go anywhere... so don't sit around waiting for your goodness to come to you, you have to make it happen!
I am excited about the possibilities of this time period, not only for individuals, but society in general. What has the past two years of six Uranus/Pluto squares shown us? Is the world still experiencing power struggles, inequality and suffering... yes, it is. Are people more aware now than they were forty years ago about the needs of our planet to survive and what we can do to help stop the destruction of global resources, such as clean air and water...? Yes, we are! Are the BIG corporations and world governments trying to control all the resources and keep people in the dark... why yes, they are. However, we are a global society now, and we realize that the old "us/them" paradigm is on the way out. Therefore, individual efforts to preserve our rights to information and connecting is growing and that's why I'm hopeful!
Remember, keep your head in the stars and your feet on the ground~
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