Author: Nadia Gilchrist

June 28th, 2019: Solidify the Past

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  • Moon in Taurus trine the South Node in Capricorn (17 deg)

  • Moon in Taurus trine Saturn Rx in Capricorn (17 deg)

  • Moon in Taurus sextile Neptune rx in Pisces (18 deg)

Today’s lunar aspects are, for the most part, all business. Moon trine the South Node and Saturn urges you to solidify (Taurus) a matter from the past by accepting your responsibilities. The trine is an easy influence, so this should come naturally (although in some cases you may end up falling back into a rut defined by fears or rigid habits). But overall, this energy can confirm or solidify.

You’ll know it’s unhealthy if you feel limited or “crushed” by the pressure of old rules. Just because it’s easy doesn’t mean it’s always good for you. Does it feel like a “good” weight or are you feeling squashed? Pay attention to your body – it never steers you wrong.

The sexitle to Neptune adds a touch of release, reminding you that it’s not all about the physical world. Pay attention to the hint about what lies beyond money or physical security – there’s more and there’s room to expand. This brings us to the Cancer North Node (opposite the SN) which the Moon will sextile. All the solidification and confirmation is meant to point you towards an emotional issue that’s not as clearly defined, but is part of your path forward.

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June 27th, 2019: Comfortable Update

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  • Sun in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (5 deg)

  • Moon conjunct Uranus in Taurus (5 deg)

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

  • Sun in Cancer trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (6 deg)

  • Waning Sextile between the Cancer Sun and Taurus Moon (6 deg)

The Waning Sextile allows you to move forward with ease, if you choose to. Moon/Uranus in Taurus is the perfect combo of change and solidity – it’s time for an update to habits/security, and this can be applied in a gentle way that feels safe (Cancer).

Sun/Chiron will trigger vulnerabilities and fears about the new battle – you’re on the front line or feeling exposed. But the easy sextiles to Moon/Uranus say that you can do this while building a new foundation. The change doesn’t have to rattle you, if you decide to step forward now and work with this portion of the lunar cycle.

Sun trine BML adds a graceful integration of taboo or controversial women’s issues – this could be about gradually becoming comfortable with a side of yourself that lies outside the rules. Black Moon Lilith in Pisces is the witch or outsider who cannot be defined. She doesn’t break the rules (in this sign) – she flows around them or dissolves them when no one’s watching.

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June 27th, 2019: Comfortable Update

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JW Alexander

JW Alexander

  • Sun in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (5 deg)

  • Moon conjunct Uranus in Taurus (5 deg)

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

  • Sun in Cancer trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (6 deg)

  • Waning Sextile between the Cancer Sun and Taurus Moon (6 deg)

The Waning Sextile allows you to move forward with ease, if you choose to. Moon/Uranus in Taurus is the perfect combo of change and solidity – it’s time for an update to habits/security, and this can be applied in a gentle way that feels safe (Cancer).

Sun/Chiron will trigger vulnerabilities and fears about the new battle – you’re on the front line or feeling exposed. But the easy sextiles to Moon/Uranus say that you can do this while building a new foundation. The change doesn’t have to rattle you, if you decide to step forward now and work with this portion of the lunar cycle.

Sun trine BML adds a graceful integration of taboo or controversial women’s issues – this could be about gradually becoming comfortable with a side of yourself that lies outside the rules. Black Moon Lilith in Pisces is the witch or outsider who cannot be defined. She doesn’t break the rules (in this sign) – she flows around them or dissolves them when no one’s watching.

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Mercury’s Transit of Leo and Mercury Rx

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Mercury enters Leo on June 26th. Words are juiced up with creativity, pride and glam. Ideas have added power as they grab attention – this is the transit of bold statements with an uncompromising edge (Leo is a Fixed sign).

Mercury in Leo can speak generously, beautifully and joyously if the speaker feels appreciated. But if the ego is bruised, this transit can trigger dramatic expressions of look-at-me anger that are out of proportion to the issue. Nothing will be said lightly during this transit.

Mercury also stations Rx in Leo, so there will be reviews and questions about the initial bold statements. This means that what you hear or say (at first) should not be taken at face value. Even if the words are delivered with incendiary charisma and the full force of conviction, there will be reason to look again. Mercury Rx in Leo asks “Is this really the best? Is there something else going on behind the shine?”

As Leo is also the sign of self-expression and creativity, this retrograde will give you a chance to refine your words so they communicate who you really are/what you really think. Now, when you go through the Rx process of reviews/second guessing, there may be some censorship. But the ultimate purpose will be for you to run those ideas through the forge a second or third time, so by the time Mercury stations direct your ideas will be solid gold and honed to perfection. Mercury in Leo can be the celebratory voice.

Mercury’s Rx will take it back into Cancer, so part of this process will involve looking inwards to reconnect with essential truths. Once you connect with the truth in the pit of your stomach, you can work on rephrasing or seeing the information in a new light.

As always with Mercury Rx, expect delays, miscommunications and messages/messengers from the past. Mercury direct is when you should see progress.

Here are the aspects Mercury will make:

  • Jun 29th: trine Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (1 deg)

  • Jul 7th: Rx at 4 deg

  • Jul 8th: conjunct Mars (4 deg)

  • Jul 18th: trine Ceres in Sagittarius (0 deg)

  • Jul 19th: returns to Cancer

  • Jul 21st: conjunct Sun (28 deg)

  • Jul 24th: conjunct Venus (26 deg)

  • Jul 31st: direct at 23 deg

  • Aug 11th: returns to Leo

  • Aug 13th: trine Ceres in Sagittarius (2 deg)

  • Aug 15th: trine Chiron Rx in Aries (5 deg)

  • Aug 16th: square Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Aug 19th: inconjunct Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (12 deg)

  • Aug 21st: inconjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (14 deg)

  • Aug 21st: trine Jupiter in Sagittarius (14 deg)

  • Aug 22nd: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (17 deg)

  • Aug 24th: inconjunct Pluto Rx in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Aug 26th: square Vesta in Taurus (24 deg)

  • Aug 29th: Virgo ingress

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Mercury’s Transit of Leo and Mercury Rx

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Mercury enters Leo on June 26th. Words are juiced up with creativity, pride and glam. Ideas have added power as they grab attention – this is the transit of bold statements with an uncompromising edge (Leo is a Fixed sign).

Mercury in Leo can speak generously, beautifully and joyously if the speaker feels appreciated. But if the ego is bruised, this transit can trigger dramatic expressions of look-at-me anger that are out of proportion to the issue. Nothing will be said lightly during this transit.

Mercury also stations Rx in Leo, so there will be reviews and questions about the initial bold statements. This means that what you hear or say (at first) should not be taken at face value. Even if the words are delivered with incendiary charisma and the full force of conviction, there will be reason to look again. Mercury Rx in Leo asks “Is this really the best? Is there something else going on behind the shine?”

As Leo is also the sign of self-expression and creativity, this retrograde will give you a chance to refine your words so they communicate who you really are/what you really think. Now, when you go through the Rx process of reviews/second guessing, there may be some censorship. But the ultimate purpose will be for you to run those ideas through the forge a second or third time, so by the time Mercury stations direct your ideas will be solid gold and honed to perfection. Mercury in Leo can be the celebratory voice.

Mercury’s Rx will take it back into Cancer, so part of this process will involve looking inwards to reconnect with essential truths. Once you connect with the truth in the pit of your stomach, you can work on rephrasing or seeing the information in a new light.

As always with Mercury Rx, expect delays, miscommunications and messages/messengers from the past. Mercury direct is when you should see progress.

Here are the aspects Mercury will make:

  • Jun 29th: trine Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (1 deg)

  • Jul 7th: Rx at 4 deg

  • Jul 8th: conjunct Mars (4 deg)

  • Jul 18th: trine Ceres in Sagittarius (0 deg)

  • Jul 19th: returns to Cancer

  • Jul 21st: conjunct Sun (28 deg)

  • Jul 24th: conjunct Venus (26 deg)

  • Jul 31st: direct at 23 deg

  • Aug 11th: returns to Leo

  • Aug 13th: trine Ceres in Sagittarius (2 deg)

  • Aug 15th: trine Chiron Rx in Aries (5 deg)

  • Aug 16th: square Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Aug 19th: inconjunct Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (12 deg)

  • Aug 21st: inconjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (14 deg)

  • Aug 21st: trine Jupiter in Sagittarius (14 deg)

  • Aug 22nd: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (17 deg)

  • Aug 24th: inconjunct Pluto Rx in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Aug 26th: square Vesta in Taurus (24 deg)

  • Aug 29th: Virgo ingress

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June 25th, 2019: Last Quarter Square and a Grand Trine

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  • Moon in Aries trine Juno in Leo (2 deg)

  • Moon in Aries trine Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (2 deg)

  • Last Quarter Square between the Aries Moon and Cancer Sun (3 deg)

  • Moon conjunct Chiron (5 deg)

  • Juno in Leo trine Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (2 deg)

Last Quarter Square

Here we have a crisis between strength and vulnerability. You were safe, relying on what was familiar. But that’s starting to feel suffocating, and a restless impulse emerges to assertively question family or security. This may be a brand new issue, and the Moon’s conjunction to Chiron indicates that it will involve an uncomfortable mix of putting yourself out there (Aries) while being vulnerable. Perhaps there’s a family wound that needs to be confronted.

Grand Fire Trine

But the Moon is also part of a Grand Fire Trine involving Juno (partnership agreements) and Ceres (nurturing). So there’s a smooth flow of vibrant, confident energy that encourages bold questions and confrontations. Juno trine Ceres is the nurturing agreement which encourages pride and confidence between partners. If we add in Moon/Chiron, it suggests support (via this agreement) for these new questions that make you feel vulnerable. Or, perhaps there can be an agreement to confront the uncomfortable stuff.

Either way, you can tap into this energy to help you through the tension of the Last Quarter Square.

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June 25th, 2019: Last Quarter Square and a Grand Trine

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  • Moon in Aries trine Juno in Leo (2 deg)

  • Moon in Aries trine Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (2 deg)

  • Last Quarter Square between the Aries Moon and Cancer Sun (3 deg)

  • Moon conjunct Chiron (5 deg)

  • Juno in Leo trine Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (2 deg)

Last Quarter Square

Here we have a crisis between strength and vulnerability. You were safe, relying on what was familiar. But that’s starting to feel suffocating, and a restless impulse emerges to assertively question family or security. This may be a brand new issue, and the Moon’s conjunction to Chiron indicates that it will involve an uncomfortable mix of putting yourself out there (Aries) while being vulnerable. Perhaps there’s a family wound that needs to be confronted.

Grand Fire Trine

But the Moon is also part of a Grand Fire Trine involving Juno (partnership agreements) and Ceres (nurturing). So there’s a smooth flow of vibrant, confident energy that encourages bold questions and confrontations. Juno trine Ceres is the nurturing agreement which encourages pride and confidence between partners. If we add in Moon/Chiron, it suggests support (via this agreement) for these new questions that make you feel vulnerable. Or, perhaps there can be an agreement to confront the uncomfortable stuff.

Either way, you can tap into this energy to help you through the tension of the Last Quarter Square.

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June 24th, 2019: Venus Square Neptune

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  • Venus in Gemini square Neptune Rx in Pisces (18 deg)

Building on yesterday’s aspects to Venus, today’s square to Neptune will trigger a crisis between what you want/have (Venus) versus the dream (Neptune). Choices regarding money, relationships or self-esteem can be blurred and expanded as Neptune dissolves logic and facts. You may give up and become disappointed or pin your hopes on an illusion. The romantic dream will be distracting but ultimately hollow.

As vague choices or lovely words swirl around you, use caution. The crisis of the square is meant to draw your attention to a “leak” where resources, values or self-esteem will be undermined by unwise decisions. Neptune Rx can reveal truths if you question the shimmering illusion in front of you – look closely.

There’s potential for creativity or beauty, but to make the most of this you would have to be very conscious of the tension between fantasy versus reality. If you can avoid being blinded by the illusion (or your disillusionment) this energy could be very fruitful.

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