Author: Nadia Gilchrist

January 2nd, 2019: Sun Conjunct Saturn

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Edwin Lord Weeks

Edwin Lord Weeks

  • Sun conjunct Saturn in Capricorn (11 deg)

The Sun spotlights a responsibility or issue of control. A boundary may be illuminated or an area of authority could be energized. You could feel this as an early echo of the January 5th eclipse.

When the Sun unites with Saturn, purpose is rooted in focus and definition- there is a firm line between what’s allowed and what isn’t. This can be an empowering influence if extra burdens are shouldered, but attempts to avoid responsibility will result in feeling trapped. Saturn encourages you to make friends with restrictions (because you have no choice).

As 2019 begins, consider what you must do, where you must go and where you cannot go. This is a new beginning and it will involve a firm commitment.

Sun/Saturn is also an excellent manifestation influence – make it real.

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January 1st, 2019: The Year Begins on a Scorpio Note

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Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels

Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels

  • Moon in Scorpio square Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (16 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio opposite Juno in Taurus (20 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio conjunct Ceres (21 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio conjunct Venus (24 deg)

  • Moon Void of Course in Scorpio (5:26 PM EST)

The Scorpio Moon challenges Black Moon Lilith and Juno – the intensity of deeply honest, transformational needs and emotions will cause tension. Scorpio is the Shadow, and the Moon’s fleeting influence indicates brief incidents of possessiveness (Scorpio) versus freedom (Aquarius) and depth versus the comfortable routine of a relationship agreement (Juno).

Too, you may be exposed to the darker side of rebellion/freedom, as BML’s outsider and dangerous woman triggers manipulative situations. The shadow of Juno’s solid commitment can be projected survival fears and the stubborn refusal to give up control. The Scorpio Moon in hard aspect can illuminate what we don’t want to acknowledge.

Fortunately, the Moon then unites with Ceres (nurturing) and Venus (love, self-esteem) ending the day on a note of profound, boundaryless care (for self or another). The final conjunction to Venus before the Moon goes VOC suggests moments of heady, unfiltered love or the sweet realization that you can enjoy the richness of what you have, to the max (Venus in Scorpio takes a desired objective as far as it will go).

Once the Moon is Void, enjoy the mood and don’t worry about making any more changes or relationship demands, for tonight. Void time is rest time.

Overall, this energy may be heavy for some, but it will reveal truths about what you want, give and feel you deserve.

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January 1st, 2019: The Year Begins on a Scorpio Note

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Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels

Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels

  • Moon in Scorpio square Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (16 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio opposite Juno in Taurus (20 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio conjunct Ceres (21 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio conjunct Venus (24 deg)

  • Moon Void of Course in Scorpio (5:26 PM EST)

The Scorpio Moon challenges Black Moon Lilith and Juno – the intensity of deeply honest, transformational needs and emotions will cause tension. Scorpio is the Shadow, and the Moon’s fleeting influence indicates brief incidents of possessiveness (Scorpio) versus freedom (Aquarius) and depth versus the comfortable routine of a relationship agreement (Juno).

Too, you may be exposed to the darker side of rebellion/freedom, as BML’s outsider and dangerous woman triggers manipulative situations. The shadow of Juno’s solid commitment can be projected survival fears and the stubborn refusal to give up control. The Scorpio Moon in hard aspect can illuminate what we don’t want to acknowledge.

Fortunately, the Moon then unites with Ceres (nurturing) and Venus (love, self-esteem) ending the day on a note of profound, boundaryless care (for self or another). The final conjunction to Venus before the Moon goes VOC suggests moments of heady, unfiltered love or the sweet realization that you can enjoy the richness of what you have, to the max (Venus in Scorpio takes a desired objective as far as it will go).

Once the Moon is Void, enjoy the mood and don’t worry about making any more changes or relationship demands, for tonight. Void time is rest time.

Overall, this energy may be heavy for some, but it will reveal truths about what you want, give and feel you deserve.

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December 31st, 2018: Depth and Structure

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Edward Burne-Jones

Edward Burne-Jones

  • Waning Sextile between the Scorpio Moon and Capricorn Sun (10 deg)

  • Pluto in Capricorn trine Juno in Taurus (20 deg)

Building up to the January 5th New Moon Capricorn eclipse, the Waning Sextile enables the refinement of emerging structures via a peek at what’s going on beneath. Scorpio hints at more below the surface – secrets and emotional intensity. What’s deeper can blend easily with the rules, so you can add form to intensity and depth to what you’re defining. In other words, what’s manifesting won’t be uncontrolled obsession/wallowing but it won’t be a rigid, emotionless cage either.

Pluto (ruler of Scorpio) makes a supportive trine to Juno, suggesting that the above will involve the empowering transformation of a fixed relationship agreement.

We’ve seen this trine before, on December 23rd (when Juno was Rx) so this is the completion of a process that’s been going on for awhile. The slow, steady evolution of a commitment has led you to this moment – how do your rules and boundaries look now?

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Mars’ Aries Ingress: Light The Fire for 2019

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Photo by Adonyi Gábor from Pexels

Photo by Adonyi Gábor from Pexels

Mars enters Aries on December 31st, giving us all a fresh surge of courage and passion as we face down the New Year.

Mars rules Aries, so the planet of action, anger, sex and initiative is at full strength. Excellent for jump-starting a new project, regime or lifestyle. Or, for making the first move. Where Aries sits in your chart is where Mars will be heating things up. However, Mars in Aries is impatient and impulsive, so staying power is not always great.

Yes, Mars will be making difficult squares to Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn (dates and degrees below) but I see these as challenges to be met and corners to be turned. If any planetary energy is ready to power you through a challenge, it’s Mars in Aries. You may experience these squares as frustrations, blocks or confrontations with others (I’ll go into more detail in the daily posts) and you will have to slow down. But Saturn and Pluto can be the grit that gives you traction and tests your courage. And, Saturn especially will be the test that proves if what you’ve started will continue. Will you commit (Saturn) to this course of action (Mars)?

Here are the aspects Mars in Aries will make:

  • Jan 8th: square Mercury in Capricorn (4 deg)

  • Jan 18th: trine Venus in Sagittarius (11 deg)

  • Jan 21st: square Saturn in Capricorn (13 deg)

  • Jan 25th: trine Jupiter in Sagittarius (16 deg)

  • Jan 29th: sextile Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (16 deg)

  • Feb 1st: square Pluto in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Feb 7th: sexitle Mercury in Aquarius (25 deg)

  • Feb 9th: square the South Node in Capricorn/North Node in Cancer (26 deg)

  • Feb 13th: conjunct Uranus (29 deg)

  • Feb 13th: opposite Pallas in Libra (29 deg)

  • Feb 14th: Taurus ingress

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December 31st, 2018: Depth and Structure

by  • 

Edward Burne-Jones

Edward Burne-Jones

  • Waning Sextile between the Scorpio Moon and Capricorn Sun (10 deg)

  • Pluto in Capricorn trine Juno in Taurus (20 deg)

Building up to the January 5th New Moon Capricorn eclipse, the Waning Sextile enables the refinement of emerging structures via a peek at what’s going on beneath. Scorpio hints at more below the surface – secrets and emotional intensity. What’s deeper can blend easily with the rules, so you can add form to intensity and depth to what you’re defining. In other words, what’s manifesting won’t be uncontrolled obsession/wallowing but it won’t be a rigid, emotionless cage either.

Pluto (ruler of Scorpio) makes a supportive trine to Juno, suggesting that the above will involve the empowering transformation of a fixed relationship agreement.

We’ve seen this trine before, on December 23rd (when Juno was Rx) so this is the completion of a process that’s been going on for awhile. The slow, steady evolution of a commitment has led you to this moment – how do your rules and boundaries look now?

Read more →

Mars’ Aries Ingress: Light The Fire for 2019

by  • 

Photo by Adonyi Gábor from Pexels

Photo by Adonyi Gábor from Pexels

Mars enters Aries on December 31st, giving us all a fresh surge of courage and passion as we face down the New Year.

Mars rules Aries, so the planet of action, anger, sex and initiative is at full strength. Excellent for jump-starting a new project, regime or lifestyle. Or, for making the first move. Where Aries sits in your chart is where Mars will be heating things up. However, Mars in Aries is impatient and impulsive, so staying power is not always great.

Yes, Mars will be making difficult squares to Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn (dates and degrees below) but I see these as challenges to be met and corners to be turned. If any planetary energy is ready to power you through a challenge, it’s Mars in Aries. You may experience these squares as frustrations, blocks or confrontations with others (I’ll go into more detail in the daily posts) and you will have to slow down. But Saturn and Pluto can be the grit that gives you traction and tests your courage. And, Saturn especially will be the test that proves if what you’ve started will continue. Will you commit (Saturn) to this course of action (Mars)?

Here are the aspects Mars in Aries will make:

  • Jan 8th: square Mercury in Capricorn (4 deg)

  • Jan 18th: trine Venus in Sagittarius (11 deg)

  • Jan 21st: square Saturn in Capricorn (13 deg)

  • Jan 25th: trine Jupiter in Sagittarius (16 deg)

  • Jan 29th: sextile Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (16 deg)

  • Feb 1st: square Pluto in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Feb 7th: sexitle Mercury in Aquarius (25 deg)

  • Feb 9th: square the South Node in Capricorn/North Node in Cancer (26 deg)

  • Feb 13th: conjunct Uranus (29 deg)

  • Feb 13th: opposite Pallas in Libra (29 deg)

  • Feb 14th: Taurus ingress

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