Tag: phases of the Moon

December 12th, 2018: Moving Forward With Insight

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  • Waxing Sextile between the Aquarius Moon and Sagittarius Sun (20 deg)

  • Sagittarius Sun inconjunct Juno Rx in Taurus (20 deg)

  • Aquarius Moon square Juno Rx in Taurus (20 deg)

  • Mercury enters Sagittarius

Waxing Sextile

The Waxing Sextile urges you to step forward, as innovation blends with exploration and optimism. This is lively, hopeful energy – anything goes and it’s all possible. The future is wide open.

But there’s a small snag – the Sun and Moon make hard aspects to Juno Rx, which means the urge for freedom and progress will clash with a fixed relationship agreement. Taurus wants stability and this is essential for a commitment. But it’s also time for an injection of fresh potential. Juno is Rx which means the agreement is under review – what needs to change and can anything be preserved?

Mercury in Sagittarius

Mercury returns to Sagittarius. Mercury first entered this sign on October 31st, signalling new ideas and big stories. But Mercury’s Rx (on November 16th) and retreat from Sagittarius on December 1st meant there were questions about the story/promise. Now the questions have been answered and the you can look at the truth in a new light (perhaps a whole new truth).

0 to 13 deg Sag is part of Mercury’s “shadow zone” (the degrees it passed over when it was Rx) so you may be revisiting repeat issues until December 24th/25th, but there should be a sense of greater freedom and perspective. The conversation can now move forward with fresh insight.

Consider how this can be applied to any fixed/stubborn relationship issues indicated by Juno Rx. Is there a new way to continue the conversation? Can the agreement be reframed?

See this post for a complete list of Mercury’s aspects in Sag.

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December 10th, 2018: Breakaway

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  • Moon in Capricorn conjunct the South Node (27 deg)

  • Moon in Capricorn sextile Chiron in Pisces (27 deg)

  • Moon in Capricorn sextile Mercury in Scorpio (28 deg)

  • Moon in Capricorn square Uranus Rx in Aries (28 deg)

  • Moon Void of Course in Capricorn (28 deg at 4:26 PM EST)

  • Moon enters Aquarius and VOC ends (6:39 PM EST)

Today is a day to break with a section of your past.

The Capricorn Moon may activate some old issues as it passes over the South Node. Outdated rules, fears, limits and traditions may be triggered, but the Moon’s sextiles to Chiron and Mercury (which will briefly reactivate yesterday’s Mercury/Chiron trine) suggests there’s healing words/thoughts available. Old rules can provide structure and context for your current healing work. If you’re saying goodbye, it helps to focus on the issue and identify those boundaries.

As the Moon squares Uranus (which will be the last aspect it makes before it goes VOC) watch for an abrupt change – a prompt to update or liberate, via a disruption. If you feel the unavoidable urge to break with tradition, know that this is timely.

The Moon’s brief Void of Course will allow you to sit with the change before its Aquarius ingress. Appropriately, Aquarius is ruled by Uranus so you have a prompt to detach, experiment or step into something brand new.

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December 10th, 2018: Breakaway

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  • Moon in Capricorn conjunct the South Node (27 deg)

  • Moon in Capricorn sextile Chiron in Pisces (27 deg)

  • Moon in Capricorn sextile Mercury in Scorpio (28 deg)

  • Moon in Capricorn square Uranus Rx in Aries (28 deg)

  • Moon Void of Course in Capricorn (28 deg at 4:26 PM EST)

  • Moon enters Aquarius and VOC ends (6:39 PM EST)

Today is a day to break with a section of your past.

The Capricorn Moon may activate some old issues as it passes over the South Node. Outdated rules, fears, limits and traditions may be triggered, but the Moon’s sextiles to Chiron and Mercury (which will briefly reactivate yesterday’s Mercury/Chiron trine) suggests there’s healing words/thoughts available. Old rules can provide structure and context for your current healing work. If you’re saying goodbye, it helps to focus on the issue and identify those boundaries.

As the Moon squares Uranus (which will be the last aspect it makes before it goes VOC) watch for an abrupt change – a prompt to update or liberate, via a disruption. If you feel the unavoidable urge to break with tradition, know that this is timely.

The Moon’s brief Void of Course will allow you to sit with the change before its Aquarius ingress. Appropriately, Aquarius is ruled by Uranus so you have a prompt to detach, experiment or step into something brand new.

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December 3rd, 2018: Authentic Needs

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  • Moon in Libra square the South Node in Capricorn/North Node in Cancer (27 deg)

  • Moon in Libra inconjunct Chiron Rx in Pisces (27 deg)

  • Moon in Libra opposite Uranus Rx in Aries (29 deg)

  • Moon Void of Course at 1:15 PM EST

  • Moon enters Scorpio at 2:54 PM EST

  • Moon conjunct Venus (0 deg)

Today’s Moon retraces Venus’ steps from the last few days.

The square to the Nodes and inconjunct to Chiron recalls events from November 28th, as the echo of a pivotal relationship issue asks you to acknowledge what hurts while finding a place where you can feel balanced and safe. Note that the Moon rules the Cancer North Node, so this is primarily about what you need – what lies beyond the social facade or rules.

The Moon’s opposition to Uranus reminds us of the Venus/Uranus opposition, providing the clarifying jolt that pushes you away from what’s not needed (even if you’re still clinging to it). It will be impossible to pretend that everything is ok today if something is, in fact, unbalanced.

The Moon’s brief VOC allows you to catch your breath before it plunges into Scorpio and catches up with Venus.

In essence, today was a summary of events since November 28th – a reminder of what’s changed and where you’re at right now. Moon/Venus in Scorpio suggests moments of deep satisfaction and wholeness as wants merge with needs. It feels good to be at a place where you’re dealing with authentic feelings and you have nothing to hide.

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December 2nd 2018: Myriad Energies

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

  • Sun in Sagittarius square Mars in Pisces (10 deg)

  • Mercury Rx in Scorpio inconjunct Uranus Rx in Aries (29 deg)

  • Venus enters Scorpio

  • Chiron Rx in Pisces trines the Cancer North Node (27 deg)

A rather full day today with myriad, shifting energies that promise some tension, some harmony and some healing.

Waning Sextile

The Waning Sextile gives you an opportunity to move into new territory (travel, education or the embrace of a new belief-Sagittarius) in a balanced, harmonious (Libra) way. This is a highly social aspect that implies support from others as you explore new possibilities.

However, note that the Sun does square Mars, so what you’re moving towards will have an edge. There may be some tension between actions and goals but the actions will not be 100% clear (Mars in Pisces can be diffused). As you step into the unknown country, use the tension to motivate you, but move with caution.

This energy will lead to December 7th’s New Moon in Sagittarius (stay tuned for a separate post on this).

Mercury, Venus and Chiron

Mercury Rx’s recent return to Scorpio is marked by a tense inconjunct with Uranus Rx. The hidden, uncomfortable or intimate information that you’re reviewing/researching will involve a jarring truth or reveal. But the disruption will have to be adjusted with deeper information that will need to remain private or unspoken. This is a tricky aspect that will be repeated on December 11th (when Mercury is direct) so you’re only on the first step.

Meanwhile, Venus re-enters Scorpio for the first time since September 9th. Venus back into Scorpio, post-retrograde, indicates that you are ready to complete the journey that began on September 9th- a complete immersion in a relationship, financial or self-esteem issue. Venus Rx pushed you to re-evaluate, but that process is over. Now you move forward with the knowledge you’ve gained (you know what you have and what you deserve).

Note that Mercury Rx is hitting the late degrees of Scorpio and Venus is activating the early degrees, so the full depth of an issue is being mined. Mercury Rx urges you to analyze and put it into words (even if those words are only in your head) while Venus asks you to move ahead with what you really want. In both cases (mind and heart) nothing will do but total honesty and an unblinking look at what lies beneath the surface (this can also refer to your recently discovered reservoirs of power).

Chiron and the North Node encourage you to deal with a wound/vulnerability. Harmony with the North Node means there should be a beneficial way through the discomfort, and it will involve acknowledging vulnerable feelings. But the process should feel natural and relatively painless. Is it time to forgive, move on or stop the sacrifice/self-flagellation? You’re not denying the wound or making it disappear, but you are finding a place (the North Node) where you can feel whole and safe.

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November 29th, 2018: Tense Questions

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By George Grie – Own work, [1], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org

  • Third Quarter Square between the Virgo Moon and Sagittarius Sun (7 deg)

  • Uranus Rx in Aries square Vesta in Capricorn (29 deg)

A tense day as the Third Quarter Square raises new and annoying questions. Certain flaws in the story may emerge, and while they will be bothersome, you’ll find them difficult to ignore. Before you can expand any further, you need to attend to the details. Pay attention to the small but significant mental itch that won’t go away – something is not quite right.

Uranus/Vesta challenges an area of rigid focus. You may be devoted to a certain rule, or be completely fixated on a narrow path. A disruption will shake this up – consider if you can look outside the box or if some of the rules need to be challenged. Sometimes a distraction opens your eyes to new possibilities.

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November 27th, 2018: Hopeful Progress

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  • Waning Trine between the Leo Moon and Sagittarius Sun (5 deg)

  • Sun conjunct Mercury Rx in Sagittarius (5 deg)

  • Mercury Rx conjunct Jupiter (4 deg)

  • Vesta conjunct the Capricorn South Node (28 deg)

Waning Trine

The Waning Trine allows you to share your talents or a creation that you’re proud of. Something special can be displayed or communicated, and others will be receptive. The energy is hopeful, forward-looking and vibrant.

This will involve the Sun/Mercury Rx conjunction (with Jupiter) which marks the midpoint of the Mercury’s retrograde (since Nov 16th) – here is a point of clarity that involves a reward or greater wisdom. Mercury Rx’s delays and reviews can deliver some benefits or open your eyes to something better. And this is what you’ll be sharing with others, or they will be sharing with you.

If you’ve been waiting for an answer or hint about what you’re supposed to do next, this could be it. Keep in mind that Mercury is still Rx, so the process is not complete. But this should mark a positive turning point.

Vesta

Vesta/South Node hi-lights a point of exclusive focus (or obsession). This could be something from the past, or an issue that’s ready to be developed further. It may involve rules, limits, traditions or authority. Now is the moment to finish it and move on – you can either stop focusing on it or see the results of what you’ve been devoting your energy to.

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November 25th, 2018: Make Time to Nurture

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  • Waning Inconjunct between the Cancer Moon and Sagittarius Sun/Jupiter (3 deg)

  • Mars in Pisces trine Ceres in Scorpio (5 deg)

The Waning Inconjunct takes the expansive energy of November 23rd’s Full Moon and reminds you that it’s time to pause and look after yourself or someone close to you. The Jupiter-fuelled situation has a personal side. Or, you need to honour some intimate needs/family/security amidst the rush of bigger issues. A matter involving right/wrong, exploration, faith or wisdom has a distinctly familiar angle.

Mars/Ceres can help with the above as compassionate or spiritual actions support deep nurturing. The more you let go, allow or move with the prevailing current, the greater the intensity of unconditional care and support. This is nurturing that is not afraid to move through loss to the other side.

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November 22nd, 2018: From Taurus to Gemini

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  • Moon in Taurus trine Pluto in Capricorn (19 deg)

  • Moon Void of Course in Taurus (4:58 AM EST)

  • Moon enters Gemini (11:10 PM EST)

The Moon’s final aspect before it goes VOC is an empowering trine to Pluto. This is a nice way to enter the VOC period, as existing resources, security or values will be gently but firmly intensified. You can sit with what you have or know, and rest assured that for the moment, it’s your best bet. Use the VOC period to work with what you already have, to calmly take stock of your resources or to empower yourself with what feels best for you.

The energy will shift from stable to scattered and energizing as the Moon enters Gemini. The tempo will increase – watch for a flurry of new developments, ideas and conversations that will propel you towards the November 23rd Gemini Full Moon.

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November 20th, 2018: Courage

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Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Dante Gabriel Rossetti

  • Waxing Inconjunct between the Aries Moon and Scorpio Sun (28 deg)

  • Sun in Scorpio trine Chiron Rx in Pisces (28 deg)

  • Sun in Scorpio trine the Cancer North Node (28 deg)

The Waxing Inconjunct is a point of tension that reminds you there’s something new (Moon in Aries) to consider regarding an issue that’s almost complete. While it may feel more comfortable to keep something hidden or maintain that level of intensity, it’s time to add something more to the mix. Independent, external action or motivation may be needed. Or, you might have to respond to an external challenge.

Fortunately, the Scorpio Sun is part of a Grand Water Trine involving Chiron Rx (wounds, healing) in Pisces and the North Node (path forward) newly into Cancer. There should be a flow of energy that helps you deal with tension, and it will involve a new area of emotional expression or acknowledgement of authentic needs.

Note that the Aries Moon squares the South Node in Capricorn/North Node in Cancer, so that new development (which will demand courage) will be a key sticking point. You’ll have to act in order to progress to the place that feels real and nurturing. Follow the event or instinct that seems to be going there naturally – depth plus the acknowledgement of wounds can open up new emotional territory. It my seem a bit uncomfortable from a distance, but if you allow yourself to roll with it, you’ll see that this is where you’re meant to go.

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