Tag: phases of the Moon

July 7th, 2019: Mercury Stations Retrograde

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  • Waxing Sextile between the Virgo Moon and Cancer Sun (14 deg)

  • Mercury stations Rx (4 deg Leo)

The Waxing Sextile is an opportunity to examine- pay attention to the details, to the truth, and use this to improve a personal or family situation. This is about taking formless needs or unexamined cravings and defining them. Look at the facts and consider what the next step is – put it into words. Get real about it.

Mercury rules this Moon and Mercury stations retrograde today. This suggests that the positive momentum of the sextile can help you question, review or reconsider an issue involving pride, attention or childlike urges. This is the time to look closely at what lights your fire and how you centre yourself. Have you lost track of your core purpose? This transit can hook you back into what’s essential, while raising questions about what others are saying in loud and convincing voices.

Mercury stations direct on July 31st. Between now and then, be prepared for the usual delays, changes of opinions and messages from the past.

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July 6th, 2019: Making It Better With The Virgo Moon

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  • Virgo Moon square Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (0 deg)

  • Virgo Moon sextile Venus in Cancer (3 deg)

  • Virgo Moon trine Uranus in Taurus ( 6 deg)

  • Virgo Moon opposite Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (7 deg)

  • Virgo Moon trine Vesta in Taurus (10 deg)

Ceres Rx in Sag is the revisitation of big ideals or the growth of new territory – enthusiastic nurturing gestures, or growth via exploration. The questions that are raised by these reviews will trigger a crisis of details (Virgo). Little aspects of the grand nurturing gestures will need to be fixed. This could result in smothering or excessive care as efforts are made to get it just right.

Things can smooth out with the Moon’s easy aspects to Venus and Uranus – attend to the details with love but go with the flow of change. Allow new prompts to move you forward rather than obsessing about perfection.

But moving forward, the Moon will be directly opposed to BML – opening your eyes to new improvements/details will illuminate a taboo or controversial area of women’s sexuality/victimization/sacrifice. Does Lilith really need to be “fixed?” Conversely, is the use of certain female energy/sexuality undermining your attempts at improvement? Moon in Virgo reveals the truth about the BML and BML in Pisces reminds us where Virgo needs to loosen up. Virgo’s fixation on purity opposes Pisces’ surrender.

The final trine to Vesta can cement a newly emerging resource, area of security or self-esteem. The absolute focus on certain details can confirm what you know is good for you.

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July 6th, 2019: Making It Better With The Virgo Moon

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  • Virgo Moon square Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (0 deg)

  • Virgo Moon sextile Venus in Cancer (3 deg)

  • Virgo Moon trine Uranus in Taurus ( 6 deg)

  • Virgo Moon opposite Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (7 deg)

  • Virgo Moon trine Vesta in Taurus (10 deg)

Ceres Rx in Sag is the revisitation of big ideals or the growth of new territory – enthusiastic nurturing gestures, or growth via exploration. The questions that are raised by these reviews will trigger a crisis of details (Virgo). Little aspects of the grand nurturing gestures will need to be fixed. This could result in smothering or excessive care as efforts are made to get it just right.

Things can smooth out with the Moon’s easy aspects to Venus and Uranus – attend to the details with love but go with the flow of change. Allow new prompts to move you forward rather than obsessing about perfection.

But moving forward, the Moon will be directly opposed to BML – opening your eyes to new improvements/details will illuminate a taboo or controversial area of women’s sexuality/victimization/sacrifice. Does Lilith really need to be “fixed?” Conversely, is the use of certain female energy/sexuality undermining your attempts at improvement? Moon in Virgo reveals the truth about the BML and BML in Pisces reminds us where Virgo needs to loosen up. Virgo’s fixation on purity opposes Pisces’ surrender.

The final trine to Vesta can cement a newly emerging resource, area of security or self-esteem. The absolute focus on certain details can confirm what you know is good for you.

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July 2nd, 2019: Private Moments Before the Eclipse

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

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

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

  • New Moon eclipse at 3:16 pm EDT (10 deg)

Leading up to the eclipse this afternoon, we have a Moon/Chiron square. Here is an “ouch” that may be quite private, since it’s occurring during the dark Moon (the time just before the New Moon). This may be a moment for deeply personal contemplations of family wounds, or you may simply be feeling extra vulnerable.

The Moon’s sextile to Uranus (liberation) and trine to BML (taboo female energy) can provide some gentle encouragement that it’s ok to be different – to be an outsider. Not only is it ok, it’s high time that you embraced your differences, even if this means breaking away from family (or redefining your position within the family). New values and definitions of self-esteem will support you. But you can do this in a non-threatening way; you can blend it with your needs and comfort level so the transition is painless.

Keep in mind that everything that occurs during the dark Moon is for your eyes only, and the flow of energy (waning until the moment of the New Moon) means you’re releasing. This time could feel quietly liberating as you exhale and proceed forward, despite the wound. Chiron in Aries is about having the courage to confront the wound and make it part of your identity as you move forward. You’re imperfect and vulnerable but strong.

The eclipse is your fresh start.

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July 2nd, 2019: Private Moments Before the Eclipse

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

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

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

  • New Moon eclipse at 3:16 pm EDT (10 deg)

Leading up to the eclipse this afternoon, we have a Moon/Chiron square. Here is an “ouch” that may be quite private, since it’s occurring during the dark Moon (the time just before the New Moon). This may be a moment for deeply personal contemplations of family wounds, or you may simply be feeling extra vulnerable.

The Moon’s sextile to Uranus (liberation) and trine to BML (taboo female energy) can provide some gentle encouragement that it’s ok to be different – to be an outsider. Not only is it ok, it’s high time that you embraced your differences, even if this means breaking away from family (or redefining your position within the family). New values and definitions of self-esteem will support you. But you can do this in a non-threatening way; you can blend it with your needs and comfort level so the transition is painless.

Keep in mind that everything that occurs during the dark Moon is for your eyes only, and the flow of energy (waning until the moment of the New Moon) means you’re releasing. This time could feel quietly liberating as you exhale and proceed forward, despite the wound. Chiron in Aries is about having the courage to confront the wound and make it part of your identity as you move forward. You’re imperfect and vulnerable but strong.

The eclipse is your fresh start.

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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 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 sextile 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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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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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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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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