Tag: phases of the Moon

January 11th, 2019: Truth and Power

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Gustave Moreau

Gustave Moreau

  • Sun in Capricorn conjunct Pluto (20 deg)

  • Moon in Pisces sextile Pluto in Capricorn (20 deg)

  • Waxing Sextile between the Pisces Moon and Capricorn Sun (21 deg)

Sun/Pluto lights up an area of transformation and deep truth. Purpose unites with power, but this is power that comes from an awareness of what’s happening behind or beneath. The shadow is illuminated and how you handle this will dictate your measure of success or fear. Those that avoid the shadow will end up being manipulated by it. Those who confront their own shadow will be unstoppable.

What’s really going on behind the rules? What’s dying or being purged?

Integrating this into the Waxing Sextile, you have an opportunity to do something with what’s revealed. The dream, wish or undefined urge can be given form if unconscious desires and obscured truths are fully realized. Be honest, be brave and dive into what’s really happening. It’s all about the effort you make. .

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January 11th, 2019: Truth and Power

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Gustave Moreau

Gustave Moreau

  • Sun in Capricorn conjunct Pluto (20 deg)

  • Moon in Pisces sextile Pluto in Capricorn (20 deg)

  • Waxing Sextile between the Pisces Moon and Capricorn Sun (21 deg)

Sun/Pluto lights up an area of transformation and deep truth. Purpose unites with power, but this is power that comes from an awareness of what’s happening behind or beneath. The shadow is illuminated and how you handle this will dictate your measure of success or fear. Those that avoid the shadow will end up being manipulated by it. Those who confront their own shadow will be unstoppable.

What’s really going on behind the rules? What’s dying or being purged?

Integrating this into the Waxing Sextile, you have an opportunity to do something with what’s revealed. The dream, wish or undefined urge can be given form if unconscious desires and obscured truths are fully realized. Be honest, be brave and dive into what’s really happening. It’s all about the effort you make. .

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January 10th, 2019: Precursor to the Jupiter/Neptune Square

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Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

  • Moon in Pisces sextile Mercury in Capricorn (8 deg)

  • Moon in Pisces sextile Saturn in Capricorn (12 deg)

  • Moon in Pisces square Jupiter in Sagittarius (13 deg)

  • Moon in Pisces conjunct Neptune (14 deg)

The Pisces Moon starts off on a relatively grounded note as sextiles to Mercury and Saturn keep things stable. Realistic, defined words and boundaries act as anchors to Pisces’ dreams and escapist tendencies. You may begin something with sober intentions.

But the Moon’s square to expansive Jupiter and conjunction with Neptune suggests you’ll quickly forget about the shoulds, as a rush of enthusiasm and fantasy push you past the limits. It will be easy to overdo it or float off on a cloud of something pleasant. Jupiter brings on the good feelings and sense of greatness (it’s all good and possible) while Neptune encourages you to let go, dissolve or forget. Note that the square is a tense aspect, which means Jupiter’s influence will be exaggerated – too much, too hopeful.

No judgements here – sometimes we all need to escape and just feel good. But make certain that anything crucial is completed before the Jupiter square hits (6:48 pm EST).

This Moon will briefly activate the applying Jupiter/Neptune square while reminding you (via Mercury and Saturn) that there are still rules to follow if you want to manifest something.

I discussed this in the most recent horoscopes:

“…on January 13th, Jupiter in Sagittarius makes the first of three squares this year to Neptune in Pisces. This is the soap bubble influence – beautiful, buoyant possibilities. Jupiter expands by increasing hopes and opportunities while Neptune expands by dissolving boundaries. But when they form a hard square, there is tension between hope and belief, truth and dreams. This square can introduce a lot but much of it may not be real.

Since the Mercury/Saturn conjunction occurs on the same day, pay attention to what you know rather than what you hope for. Jupiter/Neptune brings great creative potential that can, if handled with caution, manifest into something beautiful.”

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January 10th, 2019: Precursor to the Jupiter/Neptune Square

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Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

  • Moon in Pisces sextile Mercury in Capricorn (8 deg)

  • Moon in Pisces sextile Saturn in Capricorn (12 deg)

  • Moon in Pisces square Jupiter in Sagittarius (13 deg)

  • Moon in Pisces conjunct Neptune (14 deg)

The Pisces Moon starts off on a relatively grounded note as sextiles to Mercury and Saturn keep things stable. Realistic, defined words and boundaries act as anchors to Pisces’ dreams and escapist tendencies. You may begin something with sober intentions.

But the Moon’s square to expansive Jupiter and conjunction with Neptune suggests you’ll quickly forget about the shoulds, as a rush of enthusiasm and fantasy push you past the limits. It will be easy to overdo it or float off on a cloud of something pleasant. Jupiter brings on the good feelings and sense of greatness (it’s all good and possible) while Neptune encourages you to let go, dissolve or forget. Note that the square is a tense aspect, which means Jupiter’s influence will be exaggerated – too much, too hopeful.

No judgements here – sometimes we all need to escape and just feel good. But make certain that anything crucial is completed before the Jupiter square hits (6:48 pm EST).

This Moon will briefly activate the applying Jupiter/Neptune square while reminding you (via Mercury and Saturn) that there are still rules to follow if you want to manifest something.

I discussed this in the most recent horoscopes:

“…on January 13th, Jupiter in Sagittarius makes the first of three squares this year to Neptune in Pisces. This is the soap bubble influence – beautiful, buoyant possibilities. Jupiter expands by increasing hopes and opportunities while Neptune expands by dissolving boundaries. But when they form a hard square, there is tension between hope and belief, truth and dreams. This square can introduce a lot but much of it may not be real.

Since the Mercury/Saturn conjunction occurs on the same day, pay attention to what you know rather than what you hope for. Jupiter/Neptune brings great creative potential that can, if handled with caution, manifest into something beautiful.”

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January 9th, 2019: Liberation and Fantasy

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By George Grie - Own work , [1], CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org

By George Grie – Own work, [1], CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org

  • Moon in Aquarius sextile Uranus in Aries (28 deg)

  • Moon Void of Course in Aquarius (28 deg 11:52 am EST)

  • Moon enters Pisces and VOC ends (2:43 pm)

  • Moon in Pisces square Venus in Sagittarius (2 deg)

Just before the Aquarius Moon goes VOC, its sextile to Uranus (ruler of Aquarius) offer a gentle shot of liberation and the need to do your own thing. This aspect will not encourage crazy or risky behaviour – rather, it’s a manageable surge of independence. You can sail through the VOC feeling good about being you with no need to answer to anyone.

As the Moon enters transcendent Pisces and squares Venus, the energy shifts to dreamy urgency – now there may be an increased desire to love, give or connect with others. Venus in Sag is still about freedom, but it’s the freedom to have what you want, with no limits. There’s always a desire for much more.

The square can make this a bit demanding and you may seek out more than is available. Too, this can be an aspect of overindulgence. It can still feel quite pleasant, but be aware that what you want may not be easily achieved or realistic.

Overall, not a grounded day as liberation shifts into fantasy. However, for some this can be quite positive if they work with the innovative and hopeful energies (fears are easily ignored).

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January 9th, 2019: Liberation and Fantasy

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By George Grie - Own work , [1], CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org

By George Grie – Own work, [1], CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org

  • Moon in Aquarius sextile Uranus in Aries (28 deg)

  • Moon Void of Course in Aquarius (28 deg 11:52 am EST)

  • Moon enters Pisces and VOC ends (2:43 pm)

  • Moon in Pisces square Venus in Sagittarius (2 deg)

Just before the Aquarius Moon goes VOC, its sextile to Uranus (ruler of Aquarius) offer a gentle shot of liberation and the need to do your own thing. This aspect will not encourage crazy or risky behaviour – rather, it’s a manageable surge of independence. You can sail through the VOC feeling good about being you with no need to answer to anyone.

As the Moon enters transcendent Pisces and squares Venus, the energy shifts to dreamy urgency – now there may be an increased desire to love, give or connect with others. Venus in Sag is still about freedom, but it’s the freedom to have what you want, with no limits. There’s always a desire for much more.

The square can make this a bit demanding and you may seek out more than is available. Too, this can be an aspect of overindulgence. It can still feel quite pleasant, but be aware that what you want may not be easily achieved or realistic.

Overall, not a grounded day as liberation shifts into fantasy. However, for some this can be quite positive if they work with the innovative and hopeful energies (fears are easily ignored).

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January 1st, 2019: The Year Begins on a Scorpio Note

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Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels

Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels

  • Moon in Scorpio square Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (16 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio opposite Juno in Taurus (20 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio conjunct Ceres (21 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio conjunct Venus (24 deg)

  • Moon Void of Course in Scorpio (5:26 PM EST)

The Scorpio Moon challenges Black Moon Lilith and Juno – the intensity of deeply honest, transformational needs and emotions will cause tension. Scorpio is the Shadow, and the Moon’s fleeting influence indicates brief incidents of possessiveness (Scorpio) versus freedom (Aquarius) and depth versus the comfortable routine of a relationship agreement (Juno).

Too, you may be exposed to the darker side of rebellion/freedom, as BML’s outsider and dangerous woman triggers manipulative situations. The shadow of Juno’s solid commitment can be projected survival fears and the stubborn refusal to give up control. The Scorpio Moon in hard aspect can illuminate what we don’t want to acknowledge.

Fortunately, the Moon then unites with Ceres (nurturing) and Venus (love, self-esteem) ending the day on a note of profound, boundaryless care (for self or another). The final conjunction to Venus before the Moon goes VOC suggests moments of heady, unfiltered love or the sweet realization that you can enjoy the richness of what you have, to the max (Venus in Scorpio takes a desired objective as far as it will go).

Once the Moon is Void, enjoy the mood and don’t worry about making any more changes or relationship demands, for tonight. Void time is rest time.

Overall, this energy may be heavy for some, but it will reveal truths about what you want, give and feel you deserve.

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January 1st, 2019: The Year Begins on a Scorpio Note

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Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels

Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels

  • Moon in Scorpio square Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (16 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio opposite Juno in Taurus (20 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio conjunct Ceres (21 deg)

  • Moon in Scorpio conjunct Venus (24 deg)

  • Moon Void of Course in Scorpio (5:26 PM EST)

The Scorpio Moon challenges Black Moon Lilith and Juno – the intensity of deeply honest, transformational needs and emotions will cause tension. Scorpio is the Shadow, and the Moon’s fleeting influence indicates brief incidents of possessiveness (Scorpio) versus freedom (Aquarius) and depth versus the comfortable routine of a relationship agreement (Juno).

Too, you may be exposed to the darker side of rebellion/freedom, as BML’s outsider and dangerous woman triggers manipulative situations. The shadow of Juno’s solid commitment can be projected survival fears and the stubborn refusal to give up control. The Scorpio Moon in hard aspect can illuminate what we don’t want to acknowledge.

Fortunately, the Moon then unites with Ceres (nurturing) and Venus (love, self-esteem) ending the day on a note of profound, boundaryless care (for self or another). The final conjunction to Venus before the Moon goes VOC suggests moments of heady, unfiltered love or the sweet realization that you can enjoy the richness of what you have, to the max (Venus in Scorpio takes a desired objective as far as it will go).

Once the Moon is Void, enjoy the mood and don’t worry about making any more changes or relationship demands, for tonight. Void time is rest time.

Overall, this energy may be heavy for some, but it will reveal truths about what you want, give and feel you deserve.

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December 31st, 2018: Depth and Structure

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Edward Burne-Jones

Edward Burne-Jones

  • Waning Sextile between the Scorpio Moon and Capricorn Sun (10 deg)

  • Pluto in Capricorn trine Juno in Taurus (20 deg)

Building up to the January 5th New Moon Capricorn eclipse, the Waning Sextile enables the refinement of emerging structures via a peek at what’s going on beneath. Scorpio hints at more below the surface – secrets and emotional intensity. What’s deeper can blend easily with the rules, so you can add form to intensity and depth to what you’re defining. In other words, what’s manifesting won’t be uncontrolled obsession/wallowing but it won’t be a rigid, emotionless cage either.

Pluto (ruler of Scorpio) makes a supportive trine to Juno, suggesting that the above will involve the empowering transformation of a fixed relationship agreement.

We’ve seen this trine before, on December 23rd (when Juno was Rx) so this is the completion of a process that’s been going on for awhile. The slow, steady evolution of a commitment has led you to this moment – how do your rules and boundaries look now?

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December 31st, 2018: Depth and Structure

by  • 

Edward Burne-Jones

Edward Burne-Jones

  • Waning Sextile between the Scorpio Moon and Capricorn Sun (10 deg)

  • Pluto in Capricorn trine Juno in Taurus (20 deg)

Building up to the January 5th New Moon Capricorn eclipse, the Waning Sextile enables the refinement of emerging structures via a peek at what’s going on beneath. Scorpio hints at more below the surface – secrets and emotional intensity. What’s deeper can blend easily with the rules, so you can add form to intensity and depth to what you’re defining. In other words, what’s manifesting won’t be uncontrolled obsession/wallowing but it won’t be a rigid, emotionless cage either.

Pluto (ruler of Scorpio) makes a supportive trine to Juno, suggesting that the above will involve the empowering transformation of a fixed relationship agreement.

We’ve seen this trine before, on December 23rd (when Juno was Rx) so this is the completion of a process that’s been going on for awhile. The slow, steady evolution of a commitment has led you to this moment – how do your rules and boundaries look now?

Read more →