Author: Nadia Gilchrist

October 24th, 2019: Black Moon Lilith And Venus

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Jean-François Portaels

Jean-François Portaels

  • Venus in Scorpio trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (19°)

  • Moon in Virgo opposite Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (19°)

It’s always nice when Venus and BML harmonize because that indicates a flow between the more typical expressions of  female energy (Venus is about relating) and the atypical, outsider expressions of “dangerous” female sexuality.

Venus in Scorpio is about relating on the deepest possible level. The commitment to intimacy and authenticity is total. Or, perhaps you’re delving into your own hidden resources/taboos. Either way, it’s about being nakedly honest. 

But that doesn’t mean everything is on display, because Venus in Scorpio is very private. This supports expressions of sexual energy that are outside the bounds of convention. BML in Pisces is the witch, because she transcends what’s real and defined. Today’s aspect says that she draws her power from your deepest awareness of what you want, love and value. This may be a very private development for yourself, or between you and another.

What’s interesting is that the Moon (Lilith’s opposite) is actually opposing BML from Virgo. This highlights the contrast between the “virginal” mothering/nurturing figure who serves versus the one who serves only herself. It reminds us that BML is not here to make us feel comfortable. The Moon’s opposition may emphasize a choice that you have to make, or tension between two types of women.

Venus is the harmonious, connecting facto; get honest and look at the shadow issues behind mothering, fixing and virgin/whore projections. Who is considered pure and impure, and are these descriptions even valid?

No one said Venus in Scorpio delivered the good stuff easily.

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Scorpio Season

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The Sun enters Scorpio on October 23rd at 3:29 PM EDT. Scorpio season is the time of depth, intensity, secrets, shadows and hidden resources. It’s when we are encouraged to look inwards for true power or do some soul-searching. 

What Scorpio obscures in the shadows is often ugly and frightening. There are very few people with the courage and authenticity to dive into these issues and confront their own fears and taboos. 

There can be rewards during this season, but they are not the typical rewards. If you’re prepared to dig into what’s hidden, you can uncover unexpected sources of power, intimacy, commitment or healing. But that means you must commit to going all the way and not shrink back when you come across something disagreeable. Again, what you’re most often confronting are your own issues: shadow work. 

This season starts off with a supportive Waning Sextile from the Virgo Moon (to the Scorpio Sun) at 0° on October 23rd. Here is some gentle support as you descend into the underworld. The Waning Sextile encourages forward movement (by leaving the past behind). Virgo presents practical solutions and reassuring information-you’ll know what you have to do and what your next step is. You won’t be facing the Scorpio mysteries without a map. 

Go forward, into the shadows.

The Sun exits Scorpio for Sagittarius on November 22nd.

Here are the aspects the Sun will make:

  • Oct 27th: New Moon 4 deg Scorpio (11:38 PM)

  • Nov 12th: Full Moon 19 deg Taurus (8:34 AM)

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Scorpio Season

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The Sun enters Scorpio on October 23rd at 3:29 PM EDT. Scorpio season is the time of depth, intensity, secrets, shadows and hidden resources. It’s when we are encouraged to look inwards for true power or do some soul-searching. 

What Scorpio obscures in the shadows is often ugly and frightening. There are very few people with the courage and authenticity to dive into these issues and confront their own fears and taboos. 

There can be rewards during this season, but they are not the typical rewards. If you’re prepared to dig into what’s hidden, you can uncover unexpected sources of power, intimacy, commitment or healing. But that means you must commit to going all the way and not shrink back when you come across something disagreeable. Again, what you’re most often confronting are your own issues: shadow work. 

This season starts off with a supportive Waning Sextile from the Virgo Moon (to the Scorpio Sun) at 0° on October 23rd. Here is some gentle support as you descend into the underworld. The Waning Sextile encourages forward movement (by leaving the past behind). Virgo presents practical solutions and reassuring information-you’ll know what you have to do and what your next step is. You won’t be facing the Scorpio mysteries without a map. 

Go forward, into the shadows.

The Sun exits Scorpio for Sagittarius on November 22nd.

Here are the aspects the Sun will make:

  • Oct 27th: New Moon 4 deg Scorpio (11:38 PM)

  • Nov 12th: Full Moon 19 deg Taurus (8:34 AM)

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October 22nd, 2019: Shadow Behind The Shine

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Gerard ter Borch

Gerard ter Borch

  • Moon in Leo sextile Mars in Libra (11°)

  • Moon in Leo square Venus in Scorpio (17°)

The bold Leo Moon is encouraged by flirtatious Mars in Libra. This energy favours light hearted attractions with a bit of sizzle, or going out and celebrating because you want to show off. Actions are key-you’ve got to make it happen.

However, Venus (ruler of Libra) makes a tense square to the Moon, suggesting that it’s possible to overdo it. What started out as light and fun can quickly become intense as jealousy, possessiveness and grasping demands for affection take hold. Watch for the moment a situation starts to tip over into something darker-Scorpio is the shadow behind Leo’s shine, demanding authenticity by pushing the limits. If you’re prepared to go deep, make sure you really want it.

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October 22nd, 2019: Shadow Behind The Shine

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Gerard ter Borch

Gerard ter Borch

  • Moon in Leo sextile Mars in Libra (11°)

  • Moon in Leo square Venus in Scorpio (17°)

The bold Leo Moon is encouraged by flirtatious Mars in Libra. This energy favours light hearted attractions with a bit of sizzle, or going out and celebrating because you want to show off. Actions are key-you’ve got to make it happen.

However, Venus (ruler of Libra) makes a tense square to the Moon, suggesting that it’s possible to overdo it. What started out as light and fun can quickly become intense as jealousy, possessiveness and grasping demands for affection take hold. Watch for the moment a situation starts to tip over into something darker-Scorpio is the shadow behind Leo’s shine, demanding authenticity by pushing the limits. If you’re prepared to go deep, make sure you really want it.

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October 21st, 2019: Crisis and Action

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Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels

Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels

  • Last Quarter Square between the Cancer Moon and Libra Sun (27°)

  • Mars in Libra square the Capricorn South Node/Cancer North Node (11°)

  • Venus in Scorpio trine Neptune RX in Pisces (16°)

The Last Quarter Square can trigger difficult questions around balancing your personal needs in a relationship. Maybe you’ve been giving too much or trying so hard to be agreeable that you’ve ignored your core truths. This square will activate a crisis that forces you to consider what you really need and how that compares to what you’ve been giving or receiving.

Adding to the tension, Mars squaring the Nodes can make it very difficult to act or express anger. It may feel like everything you do is out of step with the current. This is actually a reminder to pause and consider the choice that’s been active since September 22nd (Mercury, Venus and the Sun in Libra have squared the Nodes since that date)-the value of old rules/traditions/judgments versus a more authentic path forward that is aligned with what you need. 

The Cancer Moon rules the North Node so this is very much about stepping away from familiar but limiting habits and moving towards what’s unfamiliar but authentic. Maybe a responsibility needs to be wrapped up before you step forward. Any action you take should move you towards the North Node.

There is a harmonious connection between Venus and Neptune-this energy promises unconditional love, easy intimacy or a smooth immersion into what you want. While today’s actions will be tricky, attracting, allowing and opening yourself up to something you trust should be effortless (as long as you’re willing to go all the way). Note that Venus rules Libra, so this takes us back to the Third Quarter Square: diving into what’s authentic can be part of the answer to this crisis.

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October 21st, 2019: Crisis and Action

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Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels

Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels

  • Last Quarter Square between the Cancer Moon and Libra Sun (27°)

  • Mars in Libra square the Capricorn South Node/Cancer North Node (11°)

  • Venus in Scorpio trine Neptune RX in Pisces (16°)

The Last Quarter Square can trigger difficult questions around balancing your personal needs in a relationship. Maybe you’ve been giving too much or trying so hard to be agreeable that you’ve ignored your core truths. This square will activate a crisis that forces you to consider what you really need and how that compares to what you’ve been giving or receiving.

Adding to the tension, Mars squaring the Nodes can make it very difficult to act or express anger. It may feel like everything you do is out of step with the current. This is actually a reminder to pause and consider the choice that’s been active since September 22nd (Mercury, Venus and the Sun in Libra have squared the Nodes since that date)-the value of old rules/traditions/judgments versus a more authentic path forward that is aligned with what you need. 

The Cancer Moon rules the North Node so this is very much about stepping away from familiar but limiting habits and moving towards what’s unfamiliar but authentic. Maybe a responsibility needs to be wrapped up before you step forward. Any action you take should move you towards the North Node.

There is a harmonious connection between Venus and Neptune-this energy promises unconditional love, easy intimacy or a smooth immersion into what you want. While today’s actions will be tricky, attracting, allowing and opening yourself up to something you trust should be effortless (as long as you’re willing to go all the way). Note that Venus rules Libra, so this takes us back to the Third Quarter Square: diving into what’s authentic can be part of the answer to this crisis.

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