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New Moon Eclipse in Leo

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The August 11th New Moon eclipse in Leo (18 deg, 5:57 AM EDT) is a doozy. 

It’s the focal point of a Yod, which means “challenges.” 

The Sun and Moon conjoin in Leo , which is a new beginning that features pride, power and attention. The Big Deal. The Sun/Moon conjoin Pallas, so we include strategies, and Mercury Rx, so we also include a clarification of what the Mercury Rx cycle (reviews, delays) has been about. The Sun conjoins Mercury Rx on August 8th, which is the midpoint of the Mercury Rx cycle and (hopefully) the ray of illumination that lets you know why everything has been happening. 

Mercury Rx can be a person from your past or a messenger who drops some dramatic info. This will all be part of the eclipse. 

But the Yod. Well, the Sun/Moon conjunction makes an inconjunct to Pluto Rx in Capricorn and Neptune Rx in Pisces. Neptune and Pluto sextile each other, suggesting power (Pluto) with transcendent (Neptune) abilities. The mystic, the universal transformation, the magnetic dream. But when these energies are focused (via the inconjunct) onto Leo, there is the potential to lose track of the higher vibrations and attempt to dominate others or exercise power just because. It can easily go off the rails. 

Neptune can undermine Leo’s pride and Pluto can intensify things to the point where it becomes an issue of pure dominance. 

That’s not what this eclipse is about. Ideally, you would focus on a higher purpose (there is a higher purpose…it’s not just about you) through your creative drive and make it sing as you connected to the collective (the universal purpose). 

Or, you could collapse under the weight of this challenge as you try to make it about a superficial gain or ego issue. 

Jupiter in Scorpio will square this eclipse, so the new beginning will feel grand. You’ll want to put it all out there and show the world. But you have to remember it’s the point of a Yod – it won’t feel quite right if you try to just make it about the flash, the glam or the celebration. There’s more.

Note that Juno (contracts, agreements) opposes Jupiter, so this new beginning will also involve the polarity between expectations (Jupiter) versus the reality of a partnership agreement (Juno). This could be a new agreement/commitment, or a realization that a current agreement will never work. But Mercury Rx is in there, so this won’t be a brand new issue – you’ve discussed this previously. 

Jupiter will trine Neptune, so there’s your hint- the spiritual/transcendent  side of things will be expanded. Yes, you can take this further if you’re going in the right direction. 

 

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July 25th, 2018: Maverick

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  • Leo Sun squares Uranus in Taurus (2 deg) 
  • Leo Sun trines Chiron Rx in Aries (2 deg)

There are a few ways to interpret the above combo. The shock (Uranus) leads to a healing confrontation (Chiron). The sudden drama allows you to process what hurts. The courage to stand out in a truly weird way is part of your healing process. 

Uranus square anything in Leo is the abrupt display – it will be public and will garner a ton of attention. Why that happens will depend on the reason for the surprise. What needs to be made public? Is there a lack of pride or appreciation? Leo also means “dignity” but sometimes this can be lost in the lust for confirmation from others. The audience is always a crucial factor with Leo. 

In general, I would say this one feels like something that has to come out, although the method will be a bit risky. When dealing with a square from Uranus, check your first impulse. It’s a sign that you need to change something, but chances are your first instinct about how to do that is not the best. Sun square Uranus is the maverick, and when Leo is involved, it’s the maverick who thumbs his/her nose at the public in a very obvious and shocking way. But the end goal is still to get attention. 

And that end goal will also involve the courage (Aries and Leo) to go public (Leo) with the wound (Chiron). There’s your healthy focus – how can coming out with it help you confront your demons? 

 

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No Baggage Necessary | Astrology Horoscope

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As our inner gypsy calls for us this week, our craving for truth, freedom and adventure will increase under the Sagittarius Moon on Monday July 23. We’ll have a greater need to travel across foreign borders, in order to explore what remains unfamiliar – where the grass appears to be so much greener. As imagination […]

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August 2018 Tarotscope, A Tarot Horoscope

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Starcana Tarotscopes is a monthly ‘one tarot card’ horoscope. I share some basic guidance with a general tarot message – per each individual sun sign. For insight that is more personalized and detailed, I’m available for a ‘one-on-one’ private consultation & birthday readings. Or try my ‘three card’ tarot spread for something a little more advanced: Read your Ascendant/Rising […]

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Leo Season: What Are You Proud Of?

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The Sun enters Leo on July 22nd at 5:00 PM EDT/2:00 PM PDT. Leo is the sign of pride, recognition, celebration and drama. Leo energy says “Look at me!” because sometimes you have to shine a light on your special talents or purpose. Otherwise known as having an ego, Leo is what keeps us centered within ourselves. 

A theme that’s often overlooked with this sign is “centre.” The Sun is the centre of our solar system and Leo is ruled by the Sun. Sounds simplistic, but this is really the essence of Leo – in the spotlight. When Leo energy is firing on all cylinders there is a certainty in the gut that you’ve got what it takes. You know you’re fab and have something to offer that no one else does. You deserve to be treated like a King/Queen, and that heat radiates outwards and warms those around you (Leo generosity). No one can take that away from you – it would be like another planet nudging the Sun out of orbit.

Distorted Leo lacks that centre. In place of confidence and generosity there is desperation for attention (any attention) and ensuing drama. You look to others to boost your ego, when really you should be receiving their recognition of what you already know. 

We all have something to be proud of, and that’s what Leo season is about. I understand that when you’re at your lowest it can feel impossible to celebrate you. But Leo asks that you find that one thing – it can be anything, as long as it makes you proud. Are you ready to put it out there? Yes, the audience is an essential part of Leo – this sign does not function in isolation. Even introverted Leos (they do exist) need a small infusion of public attention at some point. This is not a weakness – it’s simple a quality of the sign, just like Virgo needs order and Sag needs freedom. 

The North Node is in Leo until November 6th, 2018. This means the path forward is all about taking pride in your accomplishments and shining a light on what you plan to do. Don’t be shy – celebrate yourself! Yes, I knows- this smacks of sugary self-help platitudes. But sometimes you really just have to say “This is what I’m proud of.” If you don’t recognize you, who will?

Leo is getting some eclipse action: the July 27th Full Moon eclipse in Aquarius (conjunct Mars Rx) emphasizes the South Node (detach from the past) and the August 11th, 2018 New Moon eclipse in Leo conjoins Mercury Rx, emphasizing the North Node. Note the retrograde theme – there’s unfinished business that needs to be wrapped up before you can move forward. Mars Rx and the South Node is stepping back in order to detach and Mercury Rx and the North Node is about emphasizing or reviewing the information before you move forward. 

Here are the aspects the Leo Sun will make:

  • July 25th: trine Chiron Rx (2 deg Aries)
  • July 25th: square Uranus (2 deg Taurus)
  • July 26th: inconjunct Saturn Rx (3 deg Capricorn)
  • July 27th: opposite Mars Rx (4 deg Aquarius)
  • July 27th: Full Moon eclipse (4 deg Aquarius)
  • July 28th: conjunct the North Node (5 deg)
  • Aug 6th: square Jupiter (14 deg Scorpio)
  • Aug 7th: conjunct Pallas (14 deg)
  • Aug 8th: inconjunct Neptune Rx (15 deg Pisces)
  • Aug 8th: conjunct Mercury Rx (16 deg)
  • Aug 8th: square Juno (16 deg Taurus)
  • Aug 11th: New Moon eclipse (18 deg)
  • Aug 11th: inconjunct Pluto Rx (19 deg Capricorn)
  • Aug 15th: trine Vesta (22 deg Sagittarius)
  • Aug 21st: inconjunct Mars Rx (28 deg Capricorn)
  • Aug 23rd: Virgo ingress

 

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