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March 14th, 2019: Take Action

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  • First Quarter Square between the Gemini Moon and Pisces Sun (23 deg)

  • Sun conjunct Mercury Rx in Pisces (24 deg)

  • Mercury Rx trine the Cancer North Node (24 deg)

  • Mars in Taurus trine Saturn in Capricorn (18 deg)

First Quarter Square

Here we have a crisis that demands action, but your choices (Gemini) may be vague (Pisces). It will be difficult to pinpoint the correct path and it may feel easier to not choose, or to simply drift along without looking at the facts. Nonetheless, you need to do something and that will require selecting A or B.

The Sun’s inferior conjunction to Mercury Rx (ruler of Gemini) can help, as it marks a point of clarity. This is the middle of Mercury’s retrograde, so something essential will be illuminated. Delays, shifting facts and hazy truths have led you to this point- pay attention to what’s revealed and use it in your First Quarter Square decision.

Mercury Rx trine the North Node means that overall, what you learn (and act on) today can take you in the right direction-towards a place that feels (Cancer) safe, authentic and fully aligned with what you need. This is the second of Mercury’s three trines to the North Node (the first one occurred on Feb 26th) so this is part of an ongoing process.

Note that the inferior conjunction is similar to a “New Moon” influence (it marks a new beginning) and will be connected to the “Full Moon” results of the previous superior Sun/Mercury conjunction from January 29th at 9 deg Aquarius.

Mars/Saturn

Patient actions harmonize with rules and structure. In the Earth signs, this is the ultimate manifestation aspect as what you do can have physical, measurable results. There’s nothing dramatic here – slow and steady is the way to go. Work within the boundaries. Movement may be so slow that you question if any progress is being made, but you’ll know there’s progress if you can see/feel the results. Mars in Taurus favours building material security or working to make something grow.

This is about taking responsibility (Saturn) for what you want. If you don’t act and you don’t commit to the long- term, nothing will happen.

Consider how this relates back to the required action of the First Quarter Square – choose (Gemini) based on what’s revealed (Sun/Mercury), commit to that path then move forward carefully and deliberately.

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March 14th, 2019: Take Action

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  • First Quarter Square between the Gemini Moon and Pisces Sun (23 deg)

  • Sun conjunct Mercury Rx in Pisces (24 deg)

  • Mercury Rx trine the Cancer North Node (24 deg)

  • Mars in Taurus trine Saturn in Capricorn (18 deg)

First Quarter Square

Here we have a crisis that demands action, but your choices (Gemini) may be vague (Pisces). It will be difficult to pinpoint the correct path and it may feel easier to not choose, or to simply drift along without looking at the facts. Nonetheless, you need to do something and that will require selecting A or B.

The Sun’s inferior conjunction to Mercury Rx (ruler of Gemini) can help, as it marks a point of clarity. This is the middle of Mercury’s retrograde, so something essential will be illuminated. Delays, shifting facts and hazy truths have led you to this point- pay attention to what’s revealed and use it in your First Quarter Square decision.

Mercury Rx trine the North Node means that overall, what you learn (and act on) today can take you in the right direction-towards a place that feels (Cancer) safe, authentic and fully aligned with what you need. This is the second of Mercury’s three trines to the North Node (the first one occurred on Feb 26th) so this is part of an ongoing process.

Note that the inferior conjunction is similar to a “New Moon” influence (it marks a new beginning) and will be connected to the “Full Moon” results of the previous superior Sun/Mercury conjunction from January 29th at 9 deg Aquarius.

Mars/Saturn

Patient actions harmonize with rules and structure. In the Earth signs, this is the ultimate manifestation aspect as what you do can have physical, measurable results. There’s nothing dramatic here – slow and steady is the way to go. Work within the boundaries. Movement may be so slow that you question if any progress is being made, but you’ll know there’s progress if you can see/feel the results. Mars in Taurus favours building material security or working to make something grow.

This is about taking responsibility (Saturn) for what you want. If you don’t act and you don’t commit to the long- term, nothing will happen.

Consider how this relates back to the required action of the First Quarter Square – choose (Gemini) based on what’s revealed (Sun/Mercury), commit to that path then move forward carefully and deliberately.

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Dreaming of the Unthinkable | Starcana Cosmic Dirt

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Good day my friend! If a tsunami of chaos spilled over from the transformative eclipse, you may find yourself struggling from the intense results as the lunar vibrations continue to trickle in. Mercury Station Retrograde. While fear and desperation may have driven us toward a direction that appeared to be safe… incoming bouts of confusion […]

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March 5th, 2019: Mercury Stations Retrograde

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  • Mercury stations Rx (29 deg Pisces)

  • Neptune conjunct Vesta in Pisces (6 deg)

Mercury stations retrograde in the final degree of Pisces. A dream, undefined agreement or meandering conversation that you thought was complete is anything but. There are more layers of truth (or lies) to be revealed as you look closely at the shifting facts.

Mercury Rx in Pisces can push you to search for what’s missing. You may return to a past dream, creative work or unreliable contact. Opinions can dissolve as if they were never there, and the search for an ultimate idea can intensify. This is a time to explore but not decide. A time to search and allow information to emerge, but not to pin anything down (yet). Expect confusion as certain people lie/deny/obfuscate. The truth will come out, but it will be a circuitous process.

Here are the aspects Mercury Rx will make:

  • Mar 10th: inconjunct Pallas Rx in Libra (27 deg)

  • Mar 14th: trine the Cancer North Node (24 deg)

  • Mar 14th: conjunct the Sun (24 deg)

  • Mar 15th: square Jupiter in Sagittarius (23 deg)

  • Mar 16th: sextile Pluto in Capricorn (22 deg)

  • Mar 17th: conjunct Vesta (21 deg)

  • Mar 17th: sextile Mars in Taurus (21 deg)

  • Mar 20th: sextile Saturn in Capricorn (19 deg)

  • Mar 24th: conjunct Neptune (16 deg)

  • Mar 24th: square Juno in Gemini (17 deg)

  • Mar 28th: stations direct (16 deg)

Neptune conjunct Vesta suggests Mercury’s Rx will be part of the search for a higher vision. Vesta is sacred devotion/focus and when combined with Neptune, that focus is trained on what transcends the current limits. So this Mercury Rx is about more than missing facts – the ultimate goal will involve something that’s sacred to you. It may take awhile to get there (there is no direct route through Pisces) but trust that it’s emerging.

Crises of belief are part of the process. What are you doubting? If everything is in flux, know that this is the way it’s meant to be for now. At the same time, keep track of that higher goal – what would you ultimately like to hear? That’s your guiding light.

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March 5th, 2019: Mercury Stations Retrograde

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  • Mercury stations Rx (29 deg Pisces)

  • Neptune conjunct Vesta in Pisces (6 deg)

Mercury stations retrograde in the final degree of Pisces. A dream, undefined agreement or meandering conversation that you thought was complete is anything but. There are more layers of truth (or lies) to be revealed as you look closely at the shifting facts.

Mercury Rx in Pisces can push you to search for what’s missing. You may return to a past dream, creative work or unreliable contact. Opinions can dissolve as if they were never there, and the search for an ultimate idea can intensify. This is a time to explore but not decide. A time to search and allow information to emerge, but not to pin anything down (yet). Expect confusion as certain people lie/deny/obfuscate. The truth will come out, but it will be a circuitous process.

Here are the aspects Mercury Rx will make:

  • Mar 10th: inconjunct Pallas Rx in Libra (27 deg)

  • Mar 14th: trine the Cancer North Node (24 deg)

  • Mar 14th: conjunct the Sun (24 deg)

  • Mar 15th: square Jupiter in Sagittarius (23 deg)

  • Mar 16th: sextile Pluto in Capricorn (22 deg)

  • Mar 17th: conjunct Vesta (21 deg)

  • Mar 17th: sextile Mars in Taurus (21 deg)

  • Mar 20th: sextile Saturn in Capricorn (19 deg)

  • Mar 24th: conjunct Neptune (16 deg)

  • Mar 24th: square Juno in Gemini (17 deg)

  • Mar 28th: stations direct (16 deg)

Neptune conjunct Vesta suggests Mercury’s Rx will be part of the search for a higher vision. Vesta is sacred devotion/focus and when combined with Neptune, that focus is trained on what transcends the current limits. So this Mercury Rx is about more than missing facts – the ultimate goal will involve something that’s sacred to you. It may take awhile to get there (there is no direct route through Pisces) but trust that it’s emerging.

Crises of belief are part of the process. What are you doubting? If everything is in flux, know that this is the way it’s meant to be for now. At the same time, keep track of that higher goal – what would you ultimately like to hear? That’s your guiding light.

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February 26th, 2019: Venus Conjunct South Node and a Third Quarter Square

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

  • Mercury in Pisces trine the Cancer North Node (25 deg)

  • Venus conjunct the Capricorn South Node (25 deg)

Third Quarter Square

There’s a crisis between external exploration versus internal stillness. Sagittarius can trigger loud statements about truth, justice or belief. Or, there can be a powerful drive to experience more. But Pisces holds some secrets that are impossible to name. There’s something here that defies trumpeting declarations.

The tension between these two energies will raise questions about what’s true and how you gain new understanding. It may be time for silence and waiting – let developments come to you rather than charging forward. This is the waning part of the Moon’s cycle where things slow down and fall away. Is there a belief that needs to be released? If it’s not immediately clear what should happen next, accept that and sit with the questions this raises.

Mercury and Venus

Part of today’s Last Quarter crisis will involve relationship, financial or self-esteem issues as Venus passes over the South Node. Issues from the past will reach a culmination. Definitions and commitments around Venus themes will be key, and the South Node always suggests an ending or wrap up.

Watch for significant results that deliver real value (a reward for your work) or a reality check that shuts the door on the past. In some cases, a past or past life relationship can resurface – watch for heavy feelings of responsibility and a sense that you’ve connected before. Keeping in mind that this is happening during a Last Quarter Square, pay attention to any questions that come up. This could also be a reality check about your values and self-esteem: how are your current rules working for you?

Mercury’s trine to the North Node (and sextiles to Venus/South Node) can help you navigate the above. Mercury in Pisces is intuitive, compassionate communication. Free-flowing words and thoughts rather than hard logic. A conversation or trail of clues should be easy to follow as it leads you towards a place of nurturing, empathy and emotional satisfaction (Cancer North Node). The conversation should flow towards a place that feels right, even if you feel vulnerable. Perhaps you’re trying to progress a financial or relationship issue to the point where you feel (Cancer) safe/secure/nourished/comfortable. Pay attention to how it feels.

Don’t try to control the information – just go with it and see where it leads. If this is a relationship conversation, it should involve affectionate or loving words and a sense of peace, no matter what the conclusion.

However, note that Mercury will aspect the Nodes two more times:

  • Mar 14th: Mercury Rx (24 deg)

  • Apr 9th: Mercury direct (22 deg)

Even if there’s an official conclusion or commitment today, know that the facts (and some truths) will continue to develop into April 9th. And perhaps the sense that the story is not complete is part of today’s crisis – you can’t force the answers.

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February 26th, 2019: Venus Conjunct South Node and a Third Quarter Square

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Fernand Khnopff

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

  • Mercury in Pisces trine the Cancer North Node (25 deg)

  • Venus conjunct the Capricorn South Node (25 deg)

Third Quarter Square

There’s a crisis between external exploration versus internal stillness. Sagittarius can trigger loud statements about truth, justice or belief. Or, there can be a powerful drive to experience more. But Pisces holds some secrets that are impossible to name. There’s something here that defies trumpeting declarations.

The tension between these two energies will raise questions about what’s true and how you gain new understanding. It may be time for silence and waiting – let developments come to you rather than charging forward. This is the waning part of the Moon’s cycle where things slow down and fall away. Is there a belief that needs to be released? If it’s not immediately clear what should happen next, accept that and sit with the questions this raises.

Mercury and Venus

Part of today’s Last Quarter crisis will involve relationship, financial or self-esteem issues as Venus passes over the South Node. Issues from the past will reach a culmination. Definitions and commitments around Venus themes will be key, and the South Node always suggests an ending or wrap up.

Watch for significant results that deliver real value (a reward for your work) or a reality check that shuts the door on the past. In some cases, a past or past life relationship can resurface – watch for heavy feelings of responsibility and a sense that you’ve connected before. Keeping in mind that this is happening during a Last Quarter Square, pay attention to any questions that come up. This could also be a reality check about your values and self-esteem: how are your current rules working for you?

Mercury’s trine to the North Node (and sextiles to Venus/South Node) can help you navigate the above. Mercury in Pisces is intuitive, compassionate communication. Free-flowing words and thoughts rather than hard logic. A conversation or trail of clues should be easy to follow as it leads you towards a place of nurturing, empathy and emotional satisfaction (Cancer North Node). The conversation should flow towards a place that feels right, even if you feel vulnerable. Perhaps you’re trying to progress a financial or relationship issue to the point where you feel (Cancer) safe/secure/nourished/comfortable. Pay attention to how it feels.

Don’t try to control the information – just go with it and see where it leads. If this is a relationship conversation, it should involve affectionate or loving words and a sense of peace, no matter what the conclusion.

However, note that Mercury will aspect the Nodes two more times:

  • Mar 14th: Mercury Rx (24 deg)

  • Apr 9th: Mercury direct (22 deg)

Even if there’s an official conclusion or commitment today, know that the facts (and some truths) will continue to develop into April 9th. And perhaps the sense that the story is not complete is part of today’s crisis – you can’t force the answers.

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February 23rd, 2019: Trust That You’re Moving In The Right Direction

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  • Pisces Sun square Juno in Gemini (4 deg)

  • Waning Trine between the Scorpio Moon and Pisces Sun (5 deg)

  • Mercury in Pisces sextile Pluto in Capricorn (22 deg)

Sun/Juno suggests some tension over the choices in an agreement. The facts may shift or one person may be unclear about what they want (and it may be quite difficult to pin them down to one issue).

Fortunately, the Waning Trine promises a smooth flow between intensity and belief, deep commitment and transcendence. If you can step away from the facts and focus on the instinctive flow of where the situation is going, you and another should be able to facilitate an agreement. Logic may simply get in the way – trust and allowance will serve you better (trust that you’re moving in the right direction and allow it to happen).

Mercury (ruler of Gemini) makes a harmonious sextile to Pluto (ruler of Scorpio) which supports the above. Communication that’s honest, compassionate and trusting is where it’s at. Pluto in Capricorn anchors Mercury’s free-floating thoughts, helping you manifest a vague hint or idea. Mercury also activates yesterday’s Venus/Pluto conjunction, allowing you to step back from the overblown promises of the Mercury/Jupiter square and focus on what has authentic value.

Put what matters most into words and ignore the excess.

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