Tag: phases of the Moon

January 30th, 2019: Your Opportunity

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  • Waning Sextile between the Sagittarius Moon and Aquarius Sun (10 deg)

  • Moon in Sagittarius sextile Mercury in Aquarius (10 deg)

  • Moon in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces (14 deg)

  • Moon in Sagittarius conjunct Jupiter (17 deg)

The Waning Sextile is an opportunity that can propel you towards the February 4th New Moon. A sense of adventure, exploration or the desire to expand your knowledge can be harnessed and applied to an issue that’s innovative or unusual. This sextile includes Mercury, so it will feature communication or new information.

What you learn or say will help you progress from the past to the future – knowledge is your fuel.

Yesterday’s Sun/Mercury conjunction will factor into this – how can you carry that clarity forward? What more can you do with with it? Is there something you need to say?

The Moon’s square to Neptune may briefly throw you off track as inflated hopes distract you – keep your eye on what you know to be true, not what you’re wishing for. The Moon’s final aspect (a conjunction with Jupiter) says there’s significant promise if you can avoid getting caught up in an illusion. Even if you feel disappointed with what goes down, know that Moon/Jupiter means there’s a real reason to be optimistic.

Overall, today should feel hopeful, but it’s up to you to do something with the opportunity that’s growing.

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January 30th, 2019: Your Opportunity

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Photo by Carolline De Souza from Pexels

Photo by Carolline De Souza from Pexels

  • Waning Sextile between the Sagittarius Moon and Aquarius Sun (10 deg)

  • Moon in Sagittarius sextile Mercury in Aquarius (10 deg)

  • Moon in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces (14 deg)

  • Moon in Sagittarius conjunct Jupiter (17 deg)

The Waning Sextile is an opportunity that can propel you towards the February 4th New Moon. A sense of adventure, exploration or the desire to expand your knowledge can be harnessed and applied to an issue that’s innovative or unusual. This sextile includes Mercury, so it will feature communication or new information.

What you learn or say will help you progress from the past to the future – knowledge is your fuel.

Yesterday’s Sun/Mercury conjunction will factor into this – how can you carry that clarity forward? What more can you do with with it? Is there something you need to say?

The Moon’s square to Neptune may briefly throw you off track as inflated hopes distract you – keep your eye on what you know to be true, not what you’re wishing for. The Moon’s final aspect (a conjunction with Jupiter) says there’s significant promise if you can avoid getting caught up in an illusion. Even if you feel disappointed with what goes down, know that Moon/Jupiter means there’s a real reason to be optimistic.

Overall, today should feel hopeful, but it’s up to you to do something with the opportunity that’s growing.

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January 28th, 2019: Quiet But Heavy

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Photo by GEORGE DESIPRIS from Pexels

  • Moon in Scorpio sextile Saturn in Capricorn (14 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio trine Neptune in Pisces (14 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio square Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (19 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio sextile Pluto in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Moon Void of Course in Scorpio (21 deg 5:38 pm EST)

  • Moon enters Sagittarius and VOC ends (Jan 29th 9:32 am EST)

A rather quiet but heavy Scorpio-flavoured day. The sextile to Saturn can confirm a deep commitment in a gentle way. This is subtle but serious – a nudge that there’s something you cannot escape because it’s inevitable. The trine to Neptune can deepen things even more as Neptune dissolves limits and Scorpio pushes the limits. So we have a dive into something profound and possibly dark. But Neptune makes the transition seamless – it will feel natural to submerge yourself.

On the way down, the Moon squares BML. She is the Moon’s “opposite” – the point furthest from the Moon. In Aquarius she is the dark rebel woman and sh*t disturber who raises uncomfortable issues about gender and sexual dynamics. When she squares the Scorpio Moon, watch for shadows behind the rebellion. The angry woman may have shadows of her own (especially involving the interplay between the alternative and traditional feminine) or she may be confronting deeper and uglier truths about her position on the edge of society. The square is a crisis.

What’s waiting at the bottom? A sextile to Pluto (Scorpio’s ruler). The last aspect before the Moon goes VOC, this sextile is another gentle nudge. This time you’re reminded of the benefits of transformation which include a total loss and rebirth. Something must die before you can evolve. Nobody said Scorpio was easy.

The sextile (again) should make this process relatively painless, so as you enter VOC territory you can rest and contemplate what you let go of or what left you. It should feel “ok” as in “this is the way it’s meant to be.” There may even be peace.

The Moon’s entrance to Sag should lighten the mood considerably, with a fiery surge of new possibilities – your reward for braving the Scorpio depths.

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January 28th, 2019: Quiet But Heavy

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Photo by GEORGE DESIPRIS from Pexels

Photo by GEORGE DESIPRIS from Pexels

  • Moon in Scorpio sextile Saturn in Capricorn (14 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio trine Neptune in Pisces (14 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio square Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (19 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio sextile Pluto in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Moon Void of Course in Scorpio (21 deg 5:38 pm EST)

  • Moon enters Sagittarius and VOC ends (Jan 29th 9:32 am EST)

A rather quiet but heavy Scorpio-flavoured day. The sextile to Saturn can confirm a deep commitment in a gentle way. This is subtle but serious – a nudge that there’s something you cannot escape because it’s inevitable. The trine to Neptune can deepen things even more as Neptune dissolves limits and Scorpio pushes the limits. So we have a dive into something profound and possibly dark. But Neptune makes the transition seamless – it will feel natural to submerge yourself.

On the way down, the Moon squares BML. She is the Moon’s “opposite” – the point furthest from the Moon. In Aquarius she is the dark rebel woman and sh*t disturber who raises uncomfortable issues about gender and sexual dynamics. When she squares the Scorpio Moon, watch for shadows behind the rebellion. The angry woman may have shadows of her own (especially involving the interplay between the alternative and traditional feminine) or she may be confronting deeper and uglier truths about her position on the edge of society. The square is a crisis.

What’s waiting at the bottom? A sextile to Pluto (Scorpio’s ruler). The last aspect before the Moon goes VOC, this sextile is another gentle nudge. This time you’re reminded of the benefits of transformation which include a total loss and rebirth. Something must die before you can evolve. Nobody said Scorpio was easy.

The sextile (again) should make this process relatively painless, so as you enter VOC territory you can rest and contemplate what you let go of or what left you. It should feel “ok” as in “this is the way it’s meant to be.” There may even be peace.

The Moon’s entrance to Sag should lighten the mood considerably, with a fiery surge of new possibilities – your reward for braving the Scorpio depths.

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January 27th, 2019: Questions for the Outsider

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Photo by Thiago Miranda from Pexels

  • Third Quarter Square between the Scorpio Moon and Aquarius Sun (7 deg)

  • Vesta in Aquarius trine Pallas in Libra (27 deg)

The Third Quarter Square can raise some uncomfortable questions about a social ideal, drive for liberation or detachment. Now you need to look beneath the issue you’re currently viewing from a distance. There may be unpleasant truths or shadows that need to be confronted, but this will raise some pertinent questions about your group or place in society (even if you’re on the fringe).

Consider the dark side of liberation or escape – have you pulled away from something too quickly? What are your motivations for detaching? With any freedom comes loss, and this could be what you’re looking at now. If something intense is simmering beneath the surface, know that you can’t maintain the cool cover forever. Eventually you’ll have to dive in and feel, which will give you a brand new perspective on your connection to everyone else.

Vesta/Pallas can help you put some of this in perspective. Vesta in Aquarius is devotion to personal liberation, and when it harmonizes with Pallas in Libra, you can view your freedom in the context of its impact on your one-on-one relationships. Social strategies can work with independence – you don’t have to be isolated and others may support your solitary quest.

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January 27th, 2019: Questions for the Outsider

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Photo by Thiago Miranda from Pexels

Photo by Thiago Miranda from Pexels

  • Third Quarter Square between the Scorpio Moon and Aquarius Sun (7 deg)

  • Vesta in Aquarius trine Pallas in Libra (27 deg)

The Third Quarter Square can raise some uncomfortable questions about a social ideal, drive for liberation or detachment. Now you need to look beneath the issue you’re currently viewing from a distance. There may be unpleasant truths or shadows that need to be confronted, but this will raise some pertinent questions about your group or place in society (even if you’re on the fringe).

Consider the dark side of liberation or escape – have you pulled away from something too quickly? What are your motivations for detaching? With any freedom comes loss, and this could be what you’re looking at now. If something intense is simmering beneath the surface, know that you can’t maintain the cool cover forever. Eventually you’ll have to dive in and feel, which will give you a brand new perspective on your connection to everyone else.

Vesta/Pallas can help you put some of this in perspective. Vesta in Aquarius is devotion to personal liberation, and when it harmonizes with Pallas in Libra, you can view your freedom in the context of its impact on your one-on-one relationships. Social strategies can work with independence – you don’t have to be isolated and others may support your solitary quest.

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January 26th, 2019: Getting Real About What You Feel

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Photo by Vanderlei Longo from Pexels

  • Moon in Libra sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (16 deg)

  • Moon in Libra opposite Mars in Aries (17 deg)

  • Moon in Libra sextile Venus in Sagittarius (20 deg)

  • Moon in Libra square Pluto in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Moon in Libra square the North Node in Cancer/South Node in Capricorn (26 deg)

The Libra Moon starts out on an upbeat note as the sextile to Jupiter encourages more social interactions, more hopeful relations and an increased desire to connect with others. Although the opposition to Mars can trigger some disputes that tip the balance (one person is aggressive and the other is passive) the sextile to Venus (ruler of Libra) continues the theme of friendly vibes.

So far, it seems like the desire to get along is predominant.

However, the square to Pluto will stir up whatever lies beneath the surface of social interactions. Relationships can take on an odd or hostile tone with a sense that that’s more going on, even as everything is presented in a polite manner. As the Moon squares the Nodes, watch for a choice and turning point – you’ll be looking at movement towards an authentic acceptance of needs while stepping away from outdated definitions of status, control and appearance. The tension of the Pluto square will have pushed you to this point – it’s time to get real about what you feel even though it will be messy and uncomfortable.

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January 26th, 2019: Getting Real About What You Feel

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Photo by Vanderlei Longo from Pexels

Photo by Vanderlei Longo from Pexels

  • Moon in Libra sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (16 deg)

  • Moon in Libra opposite Mars in Aries (17 deg)

  • Moon in Libra sextile Venus in Sagittarius (20 deg)

  • Moon in Libra square Pluto in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Moon in Libra square the North Node in Cancer/South Node in Capricorn (26 deg)

The Libra Moon starts out on an upbeat note as the sextile to Jupiter encourages more social interactions, more hopeful relations and an increased desire to connect with others. Although the opposition to Mars can trigger some disputes that tip the balance (one person is aggressive and the other is passive) the sextile to Venus (ruler of Libra) continues the theme of friendly vibes.

So far, it seems like the desire to get along is predominant.

However, the square to Pluto will stir up whatever lies beneath the surface of social interactions. Relationships can take on an odd or hostile tone with a sense that that’s more going on, even as everything is presented in a polite manner. As the Moon squares the Nodes, watch for a choice and turning point – you’ll be looking at movement towards an authentic acceptance of needs while stepping away from outdated definitions of status, control and appearance. The tension of the Pluto square will have pushed you to this point – it’s time to get real about what you feel even though it will be messy and uncomfortable.

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January 25th, 2019: A Good Day to Do It

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  • Waning Trine between the Libra Moon and Aquarius Sun (5 deg)

  • Mars in Aries trine Jupiter in Sagittarius (16 deg)

  • Ceres enters Sagittarius

Easy Flow

The Waning Trine encourages a natural flow between Libra’s one-on-one connections and Aquarius’ energy of the group/public. Personal and detached blend in a light, easy way – this encourages connections at all levels as public merges with partnerships and vice versa. Excellent for reaching out to others in a way that’s relatable to all. If you want to make a connection with someone new (or a new group) but you’re not sure how you’ll be received, this is your moment.

Mars/Jupiter add fuel to the above as actions are buoyed by faith and confidence. Starting something new or doing something that requires a bit of courage can work out as Jupiter graces efforts with good timing and luck. Follow the path of least resistance and just do it- see where it leads you. Jupiter also increases Mars’ energy, so this is the time to tackle a difficult project.

Ceres

Ceres into Sagittarius broadens the scope of nurturing and adds optimism to the cycle of care and loss. The urge to nurture more can increase (or you may discover that there’s more to look after). You’re not forgetting that loss is part of the cycle, but Sagittarius encourages you to look beyond the moment of grief – there’s a bigger picture that includes faith in something to look forward to (a reason or a truth). Even if there is no reason for what you’re losing, Sagittarius says that it doesn’t matter – the cycle keeps rolling and life continues.

Ceres in Sag can be helpful to those who have recently endured a loss, or who are in the midst of nurturing someone who is ill. This transit reminds you that there is always more on the horizon, even if you can’t see it right now. This transit can reignite your desire to care and nurture (yourself or something else). There could be an expansion of the urge to mother, protect or feed.

In mundane matters, this transit can emphasize the legal, philosophical or educational themes around food, mother/child dynamics or being a caregiver. Note that Jupiter (ruler of Sag) trining Mars energizes this ingress with courage – is it time to kick off a more assertive approach to nurturing? You can probably accomplish more than you think.

Ceres’ transit of Sagittarius will be extended due to her retrograde:

  • April 9th, 2019: stations Rx at 14 deg

  • July 17th, 2019: stations direct at 0 deg

  • November 15th, 2019: Capricorn ingress

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January 25th, 2019: A Good Day to Do It

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Photo by Olga from Pexels

Photo by Olga from Pexels

  • Waning Trine between the Libra Moon and Aquarius Sun (5 deg)

  • Mars in Aries trine Jupiter in Sagittarius (16 deg)

  • Ceres enters Sagittarius

Easy Flow

The Waning Trine encourages a natural flow between Libra’s one-on-one connections and Aquarius’ energy of the group/public. Personal and detached blend in a light, easy way – this encourages connections at all levels as public merges with partnerships and vice versa. Excellent for reaching out to others in a way that’s relatable to all. If you want to make a connection with someone new (or a new group) but you’re not sure how you’ll be received, this is your moment.

Mars/Jupiter add fuel to the above as actions are buoyed by faith and confidence. Starting something new or doing something that requires a bit of courage can work out as Jupiter graces efforts with good timing and luck. Follow the path of least resistance and just do it- see where it leads you. Jupiter also increases Mars’ energy, so this is the time to tackle a difficult project.

Ceres

Ceres into Sagittarius broadens the scope of nurturing and adds optimism to the cycle of care and loss. The urge to nurture more can increase (or you may discover that there’s more to look after). You’re not forgetting that loss is part of the cycle, but Sagittarius encourages you to look beyond the moment of grief – there’s a bigger picture that includes faith in something to look forward to (a reason or a truth). Even if there is no reason for what you’re losing, Sagittarius says that it doesn’t matter – the cycle keeps rolling and life continues.

Ceres in Sag can be helpful to those who have recently endured a loss, or who are in the midst of nurturing someone who is ill. This transit reminds you that there is always more on the horizon, even if you can’t see it right now. This transit can reignite your desire to care and nurture (yourself or something else). There could be an expansion of the urge to mother, protect or feed.

In mundane matters, this transit can emphasize the legal, philosophical or educational themes around food, mother/child dynamics or being a caregiver. Note that Jupiter (ruler of Sag) trining Mars energizes this ingress with courage – is it time to kick off a more assertive approach to nurturing? You can probably accomplish more than you think.

Ceres’ transit of Sagittarius will be extended due to her retrograde:

  • April 9th, 2019: stations Rx at 14 deg

  • July 17th, 2019: stations direct at 0 deg

  • November 15th, 2019: Capricorn ingress

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