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October 19th, 2018: What’s Meant To Happen
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Waxing Trine between the Aquarius Moon and Libra Sun (26 deg)
Mercury in Scorpio trine Neptune Rx in Pisces (14 deg)
Mercury in Scorpio square Mars in Aquarius (14 deg)
Waxing Trine
The Waxing Trine indicates a natural flow between partnership and independence, one-on-one and the group. All the social angles are covered, making it easy to connect with others on various levels. The catch is that you have to keep it light – the Air signs call for detachment and intellectual connections. Overall, this trine has a lively vibe that that enables the progress of any type of relationship.
Mercury
Despite the flow of the trine, Mercury’s square to Mars does suggest that communication will be tense. The urge to dig deep for answers (and this can be rooted in the desire to control by knowing all the “secrets”) will clash with actions that demand freedom. There may be tension between wanting to step back versus wanting to know more. The result can be angry words and forceful demands.
The Neptune/Mercury trine can help. If you encounter pressure to reveal more than you’re comfortable with, or you’re the one applying the pressure, take a deep breath, exhale and let go. Accept that you can’t force the words or knowledge – some things aren’t meant to be known, and you don’t have to open up if you don’t want to. Neptune encourages release, forgiveness and its own brand of detachment via transcendence. What you need to know will come to you, as will the right words.
The common theme today is the trine – natural flow. There is no need to force anything, because what’s meant to unfold will do so without effort.
October 18th, 2018: Step Back
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Moon in Aquarius square Mercury in Scorpio (12 deg)
Moon in Aquarius conjunct Mars (13 deg)
Moon in Aquarius trine Ceres in Libra (19 deg)
The Moon’s square to Mercury can trigger tense realizations- detached energy will illuminate what’s obscured. Communication can feel uncomfortable, as deep observations clash with the need to remain distant. When the Moon conjoins Mars, watch for a spark that lights a rebellious or unusual urge. The pull of Scorpio’s depths will be forcefully denied. Now is not the time to look for intimacy – the mood is restless and a bit crazy.
If you’re aware of what’s happening, this energy can be channeled in a healthy way via the Moon’s trine to Ceres. Mutual freedom can be nurtured in a relationship. This is about giving the other person room to breath – stepping back and keeping your touch light can actually bring you closer.
October 16th, 2018: First Quarter Square
First Quarter Square between the Capricorn Moon and Libra Sun (23 deg)
Mercury in Scorpio sextile Vesta in Capricorn (9 deg)
Moving forward from the issues of loss, transformation and rebirth during the October 8th New Moon, the First Quarter Square challenges you to activate boundaries and responsibilities around these events.
It may be time to put your foot down or play by the rules- an exchange (Libra) will remain unbalanced until you do so. It may be easier to play nice or be passive, but the Capricorn Moon demands some adult energy. You can be fair but firm.
This square activates the other side of the parenting energy of the New Moon, which conjoined Ceres (mother’s nurturing). Capricorn is associated with the father, so any mother/child issues can be balanced out. Consider if you need to become the parent, or become your own parent. What do you need to define, shoulder or refuse? What are the parameters of the agreement that came about during the New Moon?
The new and uncomfortable responsibilities will push you forward.
Mercury/Vesta can help, with a nudge of quiet focus. Here is the serious conversation or piece of information – there’s something below the surface to consider (a secret or deep truth) and it’s asking for your complete attention. It should feel natural and easy to do this, although the gentleness of the sextile means it won’t demand that you look at it. But there could be something helpful that can show you the way through the First Quarter Square.
October 15th, 2018: More Than Just Sweet Words
Mercury conjunct Venus Rx in Scorpio (8 deg)
When Mercury unites with Venus in Scorpio, words are sweet and intense. Information is lucrative and research can uncover something deeply beneficial. Getting back in touch, or revisiting the issues, can tap into a pool of love, pleasure and resources.
Ask again and see what happens.
By itself, this energy brings purely positive developments. But there are a couple of extras.
Venus is Rx, which means what you’re discussing/learning may be a revision of what came before. There’s much more to uncover. Relationships, values and finances will offer up what was previously obscured.
Mercury has already squared BML and Venus Rx will do the same on October 17th. While there’s positive potential here, you can’t ignore the tension arising from an awareness of what’s outcast or unacceptable. This is not just about pretty words – what you’re currently discovering (the deeper layer) is being thrown into sharp relief by an outside agitation.
What taboos need to be confronted? What truths are emerging about challenging, rebellious and possibly ugly events? Positive can exist alongside frightening or uncomfortable. Don’t ignore the full scope of this contrast. I still see this as beneficial, but you have to look at the entire picture that’s emerging.
As a reminder, Black Moon Lilith is about the outcast woman, made more powerful because of her outsider status. She refuses to submit, and in Aquarius, she is truly the social rebel. BML represents women’s sexual power and the sides of a woman that many people do not want to accept (the witch, the mistress, the prostitute, the female demon, the sexual woman who is judged for being sexual, the truth-teller).
October 14th, 2018: Taboo and Sacred
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Mercury in Scorpio square Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (7 deg)
Venus Rx in Scorpio sextile Vesta in Capricorn (9 deg)
Mercury/Black Moon Lilith
Mercury/BML suggests Scorpio’s secrets or taboo truths conflict with BML in Aquarius’ radical lady. While Lilith herself is about the taboo (and unpalatable truths), in this case, what’s spoken or understood about her will be discordant. Perhaps too much is revealed about a Lilith issue. Or, perhaps a BML-type person speaks her truth and it comes across as too heavy or too horrific.
Yes, BML’s energy can naturally be “too much” under the best of circumstances, but when she makes a hard aspect to Mercury, her message is extra challenging. Keep this in mind if you’re thinking of communicating things that others don’t want to hear – this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t, only that you should be aware of today’s energies.
Venus/Vesta
Venus Rx in harmony with Vesta might smooth things out a bit, or least remind you of what’s most important.
An area of Venus- themed (money, relationships, self-esteem) investigation or review will be enhanced by Vesta’s strict (Capricorn) focus. You can zero in what really matters while tuning out the white noise of social discord or disapproving chatter. Venus’ energy is elevated and Scorpio’s darkness becomes the sacrament – Vesta (the temple) is about purity of intent, so you can consider what boundaries or rules (Capricorn) should be applied to what matters most. Do you treat yourself and your resources (financial and emotional) like they are sacred? Only a select few are allowed to enter the temple.
Remember that when Scorpio’s energy is used correctly, it too is quite selective. Only those who respect the power and enhance chances of survival/evolution are allowed to get close.
October 13th, 2018: Balancing The Big Wish
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Sagittarius Moon sextile Mars in Aquarius (11 deg)
Sagittarius Moon square Neptune Rx in Pisces (14 deg)
Waxing Sextile between the Sagittarius Moon and Libra Sun (20 deg)
Moon Void of Course in Sagittarius at 8:56 PM EDT
Moon enters Capricorn (and Void ends) on Oct 14th at 3:16 PM EDT
The Sag Moon brings buoyant, hopeful energy that’s enhanced by its aspect to Mars (actions) – you may be ready for a bit of an adventure, or at least, ready to step in a new direction. Rules and boundaries may feel a bit oppressive, especially when the Moon squares Neptune. Here is the big dream and reality could be left behind.
Sag is the sign of the explorer and Neptune dissolves boundaries, so the mood will be impractical and full of hope. This is ok as long as you’re aware that what you’re wishing for may not manifest exactly as you envisioned.
On the plus side, this leads you to the Waxing Sextile, which is a time of potential. You can move ahead into new territory as long as your ideals (Sagittarius) are balanced (Libra). The Neptune square may be just what you need to open your eyes to this new potential (as long as you don’t take it too far).
This Waxing Sexitle is social and enthusiastic.
As the Moon goes Void (until October 14th) allow yourself to float and rest with the leap that you’ve just taken. Don’t push it any further, for now.
October 12th, 2018: Stay Calm
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Libra Sun square Pluto in Capricorn (18 deg)
Mercury in Scorpio sextile Saturn in Capricorn (3 deg)
Juno stations retrograde in Gemini (0 deg)
Sun/Pluto
We see themes from the October 8th New Moon in the square between Pluto and the Libra Sun. Sun/Pluto is an aspect of power, but the tension of the square means it’s expressed discordantly. There is an intensified push for control/dominance based on the fear of being controlled/dominated. You may experience this as an extreme imbalance between you and another (one person has all the power).
In Libra, the surface vibe may be quite polite and “nice” but Pluto’s shadow suggests something darker behind the scenes. Watch for passive-aggressive or indirect expressions of power. If the situation feels “off” you’re not just imagining it. Consider where the anxiety might be coming from and if there’s any way you can correct that imbalance.
Mercury/Saturn
Mercury is nicely stabilized by Saturn. Conversations and realizations will be quiet and serious. Nothing dramatic here, just the certainty that you can rely on what you discover or hear. Saturn’s rules/focus can help you stay grounded if there’s a risk of becoming overwhelmed by the depth of Scorpio-flavoured information.
This aspect can help with the crisis of the Sun/Pluto square – stay calm, focus on what you’re uncovering or what feels deeply honest.
Juno
Mercury rules Gemini, and this is where Juno Rx is. As noted in this post, Juno (agreements, contracts) has only recently entered the sign of choices and new information. New agreements or partnership choices are being questioned already, but Mercury/Saturn suggests a calm, rational approach even as you peer underneath.
This takes us back to Sun/Pluto: Libra is the sign of relationships, so there’s hint that the power crisis will be connected to Juno’s Rx (questioning the new agreement).
October 10th, 2018: Scorpio Challenged
Mercury in Scorpio opposite Uranus Rx in Taurus (1 deg)
Venus Rx in Scorpio square Mars in Aquarius (10 deg)
Mercury/Uranus
Uranus is the flash of light that illuminates Mercury in the darkness (Scorpio). There may be a sudden blast of truth, an abrupt goodbye (oppositions are endings or results) or an unexpected reveal of hidden information.
The opposition suggests an external source, and because of Scorpio’s depth, the actual result will reverberate on a profound level. It may be challenging to receive this information (or maybe you’re the one dishing out the extreme truths) because it won’t be easily received. Keep this in mind if you’re speaking/writing. If you’re on the receiving end, sit with what you’ve learned and consider it a rare chance to really see what’s going on down there.
Venus/Mars
Venus Rx/Mars can be motivating, pushy or sexy. Maybe all three. Venus Rx in Scorpio is intensely internal while Mars in Aquarius is detached actions. Mars wants but is pushing a bit too hard for Venus, even though under some circumstances this can indicate hot chemistry.
Venus Rx means that the crisis (square) of discordant actions will trigger even deeper awareness regarding money, values or relationships. But that also means that the Venus subject (a person or desired goal) will probably not be receptive to Mars. Expect delays and re-evaluations. Someone/something may withdraw even further.
Scorpio is getting hammered today by some harsh Uranus/Aquarius action. Scorpio does not like to have reveals forced on it (this sign like to do the revealing) but that’s exactly what this energy will do. So be prepared for more to come out at a much faster pace than you’re comfortable with.
Now it’s out there. What will you do?
October 9th, 2018: Mercury in Libra Inconjunct Chiron
Mercury in Libra inconjunct Chiron Rx in Pisces (29 deg)
Mercury’s inconjunct, before it plunges into Scorpio this evening, suggests an awkward conversation or observation. The social facade will be disrupted – attempts to gloss over Chiron’s pain, embarrassment or discomfort will miss the point. This is not something you should avoid.
Mercury in Libra does demand some social finesse; you can still be gracious. But there’s no use pretending that everything’s ok, because your attention has just been drawn to a repeat (Rx) wound.
And how fortuitous that Mercury will be entering the sign of darkness and profound honesty after this aspect. This does suggest that Chiron’s wound is only the tip of the iceberg. As you move forward you’ll see and hear much more. Use this moment to recognize what’s wrong, then be prepared to go deeper (investigate or do some intense inner work).