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A new Sneak Peek Patreon post (for $5 Patrons) is up. It’s a monthly behind-the-scenes look at my thought processes when writing a particular blog post. This one is about today’s Mars/Neptune conjunction, questions about belief, control, etc.
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Mercury in Scorpio trine the Cancer North Node (27 deg)
Mars conjunct Neptune in Pisces (27 deg)
Mercury/North Node continues the flow of the Grand Water Trine that’s been in force since December 2nd. Mercury Rx previously trined the North Node on December 4th, and this second hit could manifest as a confirmation of what you’ve been questioning/investigating/contemplating. Watch for a messenger (in the guise of a person, clue or internal realization) to confirm that you’re on the right path as the dots connect easily and instinctively. Profound truths align with emotional progress – the deeper you look, the more progress you’ll make.
Continuing the energy of flow, the Mars/Neptune conjunction indicates a new beginning with actions (Mars) that transcend limits, reality or boundaries. Neptune eases the passage by dissolving barriers, so you can slide into something new or slip past defences. The dream (Neptune) is energized (Mars) and actions can be sacred (as you reach towards a higher power) or undermining (as you wander down the path of addiction or avoidance).
Watch where you step – motivations can be blurry. The situation can waver and go either way. What do you want to accomplish?
This conjunction is a crucial part of the Sagittarius New Moon.
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Mercury stations direct (27 deg Scorpio at 4:21 PM EST)
Mercury concludes its retrograde this afternoon, moving ahead and signalling progress in all matters of communication and information. Rx since November 16th, Mercury direct will reactivate 27 to 29 deg Scorpio and 0 to 13 deg Sagittarius. This reactivation (also known as the shadow period) will take you to December 24th, so you may still be discussing the same issues or looking (again) at the same truths/lies.
But Mercury is direct now, and that counts for something. There should be clarification. You can be confident that the repeat issue you’ve been chewing on is winding down.
Mercury direct in Scorpio will ask you to move forward with what you’ve dug up (secrets, taboos, the things no one else wanted to confront) and Mercury direct in Sag will ask you to take it further- expand on it, look at the bigger possibilities, apply what you’ve learned to the promise or story. Does the ideal still hold up now that you’ve done your research or glimpsed the underside?
Mercury direct may start off quietly, because it’s still in dark, private Scorpio (Scorpio’s power comes from holding back until the right moment). There may be whispers or unspoken confirmations – a pause before the strategic reveal. Once Mercury makes a jarring inconjunct to Uranus Rx in Aries on December 11th and re-enters Sagittarius on December 12th, things could get louder.
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Sagittarius Sun square Neptune in Pisces (13 deg)
Venus in Scorpio square Vesta in Aquarius (2 deg)
Sun/Neptune is a harbinger of the December 7th New Moon. A square is a crisis aspect, and here we have a crisis between future opportunities/truth (Sun in Sag) versus the dream/lie/wish (Neptune). The overall energy is that of expansion, as Neptune dissolves limits and Sag wants to keep exploring, but the direction will be the issue.
What are you moving towards? How do expectations and truth align? There is a strong escapist vibe here, so make sure that you’re putting your faith in something that’s about elevation rather than avoidance.
Venus/Vesta triggers tension between a deep want/craving (involving relationships, money or values) versus a detached focus on the bigger picture. There’s something different to consider, and the contrast with an area of obsession (or a fixed desire) can make you aware of what needs to change and what needs to remain private or protected.
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Mercury Rx in Scorpio trine Chiron Rx in Pisces (27 deg)
Mercury Rx in Scorpio trine the Cancer North Node (27 deg)
Continuing the Grand Water Trine that began on December 2nd with Chiron’s trine to the North Node, Mercury Rx suggests your research, deep reviews or focus on a secret/taboo/sensitive issue can open up a flood of healing and relief. Words (Mercury) hit a compassionate note or release a painful issues (Chiron) which in turn points you towards the future (North Node). This is your way through the uncomfortable issue that’s been lingering.
This Grand Water Trine has been active, on and off, since November with Jupiter and the Sun in Scorpio harmonizing with the North Node and Chiron. Now it’s Mercury’s turn, allowing you to put it into words. Maybe you’re reaching out to someone or coming to a profound, internal realization. Maybe you receive some news from the past that helps you let go and move on.
Thanks to Mercury direct (December 6th) and Chiron direct (December 9th) this influence will continue until December 9th. So you’ve got a few days to say it, write it or make sense of it.
The key is putting the difficult issue into words, especially if you previously felt it was too dark or intense. The Grand Trine means natural, effortless flow – what’s meant to come out and be understood will emerge easily.
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The December 6th/7th New Moon (15 deg Sagittarius at 11:20 PM PST/ 2:20 AM EST) squares a Mars/Neptune conjunction in Pisces (exact on the same day). A square from Mars to Sag suggests big, enthusiastic actions. New beginnings will be driven by a desire to GO. There may be impatience and excitement.
But Mars conjoins Neptune which means actions will be transcendent, vague, confused, compassionate or intensely creative. Take your pick. Neptune is always a tricky mix with Mars, because primary motivations (the initial push) can drift off into strange, unexpected territory. Expectations for this beginning may be very high but unrealistic. Dreams may be exaggerated.
A conjunction also means a new beginning, so Mars/Neptune can be about the new dream, the leap of faith or the pursuit or something higher (your ultimate goal). And it will be fired up by the Sagittarius New Moon. Best advice is to step up but do so with caution. Remember that New Moons are rarely carved in stone, especially when Neptune is involved. The potential is massive, but the square between Pisces and Sag is about the tension between religion (Sagittarius) and spirituality (Pisces). Faith (Sag) and belief (Pisces). The journey (Sag) versus the dream (Pisces).
This could be a wandering Moon, where you allow fate to guide you. And it will be difficult to control the outcome or force certain results. So your best approach may be openness to whatever comes your way combined with a continuous awareness of your highest motivation (what’s best for you and others). A square to Mars/Neptune means actions can undermine just as easily as they can elevate. Neptune can weaken or transcend- it all depends on your focus.
Note that Mercury stations direct in Scorpio on December 6th and Chiron stations direct on December 9th, adding forward movement to the Grand Water Trine consisting of Mercury, Chiron and the Cancer North Node. So this Moon will be enabled by a background flow of understanding, healing and progress towards the future. The trick will be navigating any undermining influences.
Moon in Libra square the South Node in Capricorn/North Node in Cancer (27 deg)
Moon in Libra inconjunct Chiron Rx in Pisces (27 deg)
Moon in Libra opposite Uranus Rx in Aries (29 deg)
Moon Void of Course at 1:15 PM EST
Moon enters Scorpio at 2:54 PM EST
Moon conjunct Venus (0 deg)
Today’s Moon retraces Venus’ steps from the last few days.
The square to the Nodes and inconjunct to Chiron recalls events from November 28th, as the echo of a pivotal relationship issue asks you to acknowledge what hurts while finding a place where you can feel balanced and safe. Note that the Moon rules the Cancer North Node, so this is primarily about what you need – what lies beyond the social facade or rules.
The Moon’s opposition to Uranus reminds us of the Venus/Uranus opposition, providing the clarifying jolt that pushes you away from what’s not needed (even if you’re still clinging to it). It will be impossible to pretend that everything is ok today if something is, in fact, unbalanced.
The Moon’s brief VOC allows you to catch your breath before it plunges into Scorpio and catches up with Venus.
In essence, today was a summary of events since November 28th – a reminder of what’s changed and where you’re at right now. Moon/Venus in Scorpio suggests moments of deep satisfaction and wholeness as wants merge with needs. It feels good to be at a place where you’re dealing with authentic feelings and you have nothing to hide.
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