Author: Nadia Gilchrist

July 11th, 2019: Mars Square Uranus

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  • Waxing Trine between the Scorpio Moon and Cancer Sun (19 deg)

  • Mars in Leo trine Chiron Rx in Aries (5 deg)

  • Mars in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (6 deg)

The Waxing Trine enables harmony between what’s safe/comfortable and what can be very uncomfortable. Intensity blends with familiarity, moving you towards a profound exploration of needs, feelings or family issues. Excellent for accessing secrets or personal issues that no one wants to look at. Now’s the chance to dive in and get comfortable in the deeper waters.

The Mars/Chiron trine continues that theme as bold or confident actions trigger healing through courage. The wound is there, but you’ve got the stuff to confront it and move through it – you can stand out/stand up even though you feel vulernable.

But…Mars also squares Uranus. So there will be jolts, accidents, explosions of anger or unexpected displays. Again the backdrop of these smooth trines we have a surge of electricity – it may be a push into the future or an impatient demand for attention, no matter the cost. Maybe this is what triggers the need to go deeper. And it can certainly open up an opportunity for healing (Chiron) through bold actions (Mars).

Mars/Uranus is risky – Mars in Leo likes to play/gamble/grab attention and a hard aspect to Uranus cranks that up. These energies can result in liberation or breakage – caution is advised. What are you trying to accomplish? The current is moving forward but it’s best if you exercise awareness.

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July 10th, 2019: Stirring it Up With The Scorpio Moon

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Photo by Engin Akyurt at Pexels

  • Scorpio Moon square Mercury Rx in Leo (4 deg)

  • Scorpio Moon square Mars in Leo ( 5 deg)

  • Scorpio Moon opposite Uranus in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Scorpio Moon trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (7 deg)

  • Scorpio Moon trine Venus in Cancer (9 deg)

  • Scorpio Moon square Juno in Leo ( 9 deg)

An intensely jagged day as the Scorpio Moon goes through the paces.

The squares to Mercury/Mars can trigger volatile arguments and verbal explosions, rooted in unconscious issues/secrets. Scorpio is about what’s uncomfortably intense/frightening, so a lot of repressed garbage will be stirred up. The opposition to Uranus adds a sudden jolt- what was hidden will emerge suddenly and spectacularly.

Things should ease up as the Moon forms a Grand Water trine with Venus and BML – after the eruption, the release will follow a smooth path that incorporates love/affection and empathy for truly taboo or objectionable subjects. Once the secrets are exposed to the light of day, there should be relief. Dark, powerful female energy is prominent here.

But Moon square Juno will present one final bit of discord as deeper sources of power/powerlessness/compulsions challenge the surface shine of a relationship agreement. There could be stubborn showdown between pride versus raw truths.

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July 10th, 2019: Stirring it Up With The Scorpio Moon

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Photo by Engin Akyurt at Pexels

Photo by Engin Akyurt at Pexels

  • Scorpio Moon square Mercury Rx in Leo (4 deg)

  • Scorpio Moon square Mars in Leo ( 5 deg)

  • Scorpio Moon opposite Uranus in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Scorpio Moon trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (7 deg)

  • Scorpio Moon trine Venus in Cancer (9 deg)

  • Scorpio Moon square Juno in Leo ( 9 deg)

An intensely jagged day as the Scorpio Moon goes through the paces.

The squares to Mercury/Mars can trigger volatile arguments and verbal explosions, rooted in unconscious issues/secrets. Scorpio is about what’s uncomfortably intense/frightening, so a lot of repressed garbage will be stirred up. The opposition to Uranus adds a sudden jolt- what was hidden will emerge suddenly and spectacularly.

Things should ease up as the Moon forms a Grand Water trine with Venus and BML – after the eruption, the release will follow a smooth path that incorporates love/affection and empathy for truly taboo or objectionable subjects. Once the secrets are exposed to the light of day, there should be relief. Dark, powerful female energy is prominent here.

But Moon square Juno will present one final bit of discord as deeper sources of power/powerlessness/compulsions challenge the surface shine of a relationship agreement. There could be stubborn showdown between pride versus raw truths.

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July 9th, 2019: First Quarter Square

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Photo by Ivandrei Pretorius from Pexels

  • First Quarter Square between the Libra Moon and Cancer Sun (16 deg)

  • Moon in Libra square Saturn Rx/South Node in Capricorn (17 deg)

  • Sun in Cancer conjunct the North Node, opposite Saturn Rx/South Node in Capricorn (17 deg)

The First Quarter Square involves the Nodes and Saturn Rx, so there’s extra oomph. Something is out of balance – old rules/traditions/fears need to be addressed, as well as family issues. It feels very personal and subjective, but there’s a prompt that encourages you to step back and balance your needs with another’s.

This will feel uncomfortable: you’ll feel like focusing on your stuff while curling up and hugging your blanket/cat/bottle of wine. The very act of trying to balance anything may feel like too much work. But the way forward (the Sun conjoins the North Node) is only open if you can view the past and future objectively. That means taking action – correct the imbalance, tend to that old responsibility, finalize the ending. Consider how your needs impact others.

The Moon squaring the Nodes means this balance is crucial – you are at the tipping point between past and future. There may be a specific relationship, or this could just be about you bringing your life back into balance. Saturn Rx will apply pressure, forcing you to focus, grow up or do the work. You may need to balance adult with child, authority with empathy, independence with vulnerability.

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July 9th, 2019: First Quarter Square

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Photo by Ivandrei Pretorius from Pexels

  • First Quarter Square between the Libra Moon and Cancer Sun (16 deg)

  • Moon in Libra square Saturn Rx/South Node in Capricorn (17 deg)

  • Sun in Cancer conjunct the North Node, opposite Saturn Rx/South Node in Capricorn (17 deg)

The First Quarter Square involves the Nodes and Saturn Rx, so there’s extra oomph. Something is out of balance – old rules/traditions/fears need to be addressed, as well as family issues. It feels very personal and subjective, but there’s a prompt that encourages you to step back and balance your needs with another’s.

This will feel uncomfortable: you’ll feel like focusing on your stuff while curling up and hugging your blanket/cat/bottle of wine. The very act of trying to balance anything may feel like too much work. But the way forward (the Sun conjoins the North Node) is only open if you can view the past and future objectively. That means taking action – correct the imbalance, tend to that old responsibility, finalize the ending. Consider how your needs impact others.

The Moon squaring the Nodes means this balance is crucial – you are at the tipping point between past and future. There may be a specific relationship, or this could just be about you bringing your life back into balance. Saturn Rx will apply pressure, forcing you to focus, grow up or do the work. You may need to balance adult with child, authority with empathy, independence with vulnerability.

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July 8th, 2019: Slow Down, It Hurts

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  • Mercury Rx in Leo conjunct Mars (4 deg)

  • Venus in Cancer square Chiron in Aries (5 deg)

  • Venus in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Chiron stations Rx in Aries (5 deg)

Mercury/Mars

Words and actions unite, but Mercury’s Rx status means one or more of the following:

  • taking action on a conversation/idea from the past

  • questioning current actions (look behind the shine)

  • looking back intensifies the decision to act (it’s time)

  • a message from the past triggers anger/passion/assertiveness

In general, there’s increased thoughtfulness combined with bold/showy actions. There could be delays, but more likely the second look or question will prompt the actions. This can be a powerful way to manifest, provided you take note of what Mercury Rx is telling you.

Venus/Chiron

Venus’ square to Chiron in Mars-ruled Aries adds another layer to the above. It would appear that the actions are happening in the face of a painful relationship, financial or self-esteem issue. Venus in Cancer is tender, and a hard aspect to Chiron means ultra-sensitive moments where you don’t get what you want (including empathy) or what you want reveals some very awkward feelings. Perhaps this is why Mercury is Rx when joined with Mars – it will be so important to slow down and proceed with care even if you’re asserting yourself with bold words.

However, Venus’ sextile to Uranus (in Venus-ruled Taurus) is hopeful. Despite the pain and tenderness, there’s room to progress, provided you focus on doing things for yourself and liberating yourself from stagnant habits/security needs. Taurus is about self-sufficiency and Uranus is about independence. These energies can support Venus who is (let’s be honest) sometimes quite helpless and needy in Cancer. Look at how you can become more self-sufficient.

And finally, Chiron stations Rx after the “ouch” with Venus. This echoes Mercury’s Rx – more reviews and intensifications. Whatever Venus/Chiron stirred up will amplify what hurts. Chiron Rx can press harder on the wound or force you to slow down and look inside. You can’t ignore it – it’s time to face the pain. You may be called on to display more courage, even though you feel weak. That “weakness” is the entry point and it’s where the healing begins.

Today is the day you assert yourself, with carefully chosen words, in the face of what hurts. Today is the day you take stock of why it hurts.

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