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December 26th, 2019: Mercury Square Black Moon Lilith
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Mercury in Sagittarius square Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (26 deg)Ideas and beliefs will be at odds wi…
December 19th, 2019: Mercury Square Neptune, Mars Sextile Saturn
Mercury in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces (16 deg)
Mars in Scorpio sextile Saturn in Capricorn (19 deg)
Mercury square Neptune is a crisis between the story/sales pitch versus the illusion or belief. Neptune blurs the facts and creates disbelief, so the story is exaggerated and suspect. This aspect can be about outright lies or seeing something that is not real (the illusion).
If you find yourself questioning a “truth,” keep asking – the initial words have been distorted. If what you see looks grand and expansive, treat it as a nice picture but don’t rely on it.
Fortunately, Mars/Saturn adds a bit of reality to help with the above. Intensive, authentic actions (Mars) will be grounded and focused by the rules. Slow, determined effort can take you in the right direction, even if you’re questioning what direction that is. It will be better to rely on actions than intellect- stick with what you can physically take stock of rather than unproven words. Silent, purposeful work will take you further than pretty declarations.
Mars in Scorpio is deep motivation – tapping into the unconscious and making it visible. Saturn makes it real while restraining all-or-nothing impulses. This is sober, serious energy that asks you to push things just a bit further while applying discipline and total commitment.
Note the contrast in the energies – Mercury/Neptune is external and expansive while Mars in Scorpio contracts and is internal. Actions penetrate through the levels until you hit hidden reservoirs of strength/resources/authenticity. Mercury/Neptune may be distracting, but Mars will show you the truth. Rely on your physical senses, no matter what you hear or see.
December 18th, 2019: The Troublesome Questions
Third Quarter Square between the Virgo Moon and Sagittarius Sun (26 deg)
Mercury in Sagittarius sextile Juno in Libra (14 deg)
The Last Quarter Square raises questions via troublesome details and corrections in a story, promise or ideal. The vision of what might be is enthusiastic and grand, but the little facts that don’t quite add up need to be examined. The questions are a buzzkill, but ignoring them will leave you feeling restless and unsatisfied.
Mercury (ruler of Virgo) can offer some help with a harmonious connection to Juno (partnership agreements). Remain open-minded about compromises and assume that the other person wants a fair resolution just as much as you do.
Moon Square/Opposite Mercury ~ Magick
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December 10th, 2019: Mercury Trine Chiron RX
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Mercury in Sagittarius trine Chiron RX in Aries (1 deg)
This aspect encourages you to talk about what hurts. Mercury in Sag’s optimism and broad perspectives can be used to integrate a wound or vulnerability. The difficulty is not insurmountable when you discuss it in the context of future growth (things will get better) or wisdom (you can learn from this).
Chiron is often associated with teaching; the hard-won wisdom you’ve gleaned from pain lets you help others. Sagittarius is also associated with teaching, so this is the perfect energy for giving or receiving enlightening messages.
What new perspectives or future possibilities can you apply to a current (repeat) difficulty? Chiron RX in Aries is about returning to the battle that must be fought when you feel weak, or the pioneer who is an outcast/ scapegoat, yet again. What stories can you tell about your battle?
Mercury’s Transit of Sagittarius
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Mercury enters Sagittarius on December 9th at 4:41 AM EDT. Details are passed over in favour of th…
December 4th, 2019: First Quarter Square And Relationship Crisis
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First Quarter Square between the Pisces Moon and Sagittarius Sun (11°)
Venus in Capricorn square Juno in Libra (10°)
Mercury in Scorpio trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (24°)
The First Quarter Square triggers a crisis between spirituality (Pisces) versus wisdom (Sag) or dreams versus truth. An established belief, piece of knowledge or religion will be challenged by what cannot be defined. Something will be undermining your faith, and it could be a lie, fantasy or energy that transcends everything you thought you knew. The questions that are raised will push you to take action- it’s time to step forward and defend your truth or make a change that aligns you with a new truth.
Continuing the theme of crisis, Venus/Juno raises tension between authoritative expressions or love or values versus a harmonious partnership agreement. Authority, traditions or control will trigger an imbalance between two people. Consider how this tension factors into the above crisis of truth and belief.
But there is an easy aspect today-Mercury harmonizes with Black Moon Lilith, tapping into uncomfortable and taboo information about women’s sexuality that is somehow deemed “unacceptable.” Here is the undeniable and intense voice of truth- saying what needs to be said or exploring secret issues. Consider how the smooth flow of intense, authentic female energy (via words or ideas) can help you deal with the above crises.
This trine between Mercury and BML is the last of three. So you’re concluding an issue that began on October 17th.
December 3rd, 2019: Dig Deep
Mercury in Scorpio sextile Pluto in Capricorn (21 deg)
Venus in Capricorn sextile Mars in Scorpio (9 deg)
Mercury/Pluto indicates words with harmonious power. Mercury in Scorpio is already focused on what’s beneath the surface, and when you add Pluto (ruler of Scorpio) you get authentic information that slides into your awareness. Words make a quiet impact.
Mercury/Pluto first made this sextile on Oct 19th at 20 deg, and then again on Nov 9th at 20 deg (when Mercury was RX). So this will be the conclusion of something that’s been brewing since October.
Mars/Venus harmonizes actions with attraction- efforts that tap into the deepest motivations (and are focused, passionate, authentic) can net you something favourable. Dig deep and you can manifest formal expressions of love, money or values. The overall theme is commitment: this is a quiet aspect but the energy is profoundly serious.
In general, today is excellent for confirming what you want while committing to undeniable truths.
December 3rd, 2019: Dig Deep
Mercury in Scorpio sextile Pluto in Capricorn (21 deg)
Venus in Capricorn sextile Mars in Scorpio (9 deg)
Mercury/Pluto indicates words with harmonious power. Mercury in Scorpio is already focused on what’s beneath the surface, and when you add Pluto (ruler of Scorpio) you get authentic information that slides into your awareness. Words make a quiet impact.
Mercury/Pluto first made this sextile on Oct 19th at 20 deg, and then again on Nov 9th at 20 deg (when Mercury was RX). So this will be the conclusion of something that’s been brewing since October.
Mars/Venus harmonizes actions with attraction- efforts that tap into the deepest motivations (and are focused, passionate, authentic) can net you something favourable. Dig deep and you can manifest formal expressions of love, money or values. The overall theme is commitment: this is a quiet aspect but the energy is profoundly serious.
In general, today is excellent for confirming what you want while committing to undeniable truths.