In the 1 AM hour PDT we see the Libra Moon move into trine with Neptune in Aquarius, and even as the Moon is poised to trine the Sun in Gemini–and of course, technically there is a Grand Trine formed–or is there? as the Sun proceeds into Cancer before contact from the Moon–which means the Moon’s Void begins as it moves away from Neptune, starting at 2:45 AM PDT. This may offer us a ‘grand’ feeling, with big potential, especially along creative lines, but the impetus fades and we pick up a new energy thread with the Moon’s entry into Scorpio, at 5:13 AM PDT.

We should draw both inspiration and direction for the day from the Kite formed with the Moon at 00 Scorpio, sextile the 00 Earth, sextile 00 Chiron, trine 00 Sun trine the Moon (during the 5 AM hour PDT). We must attend to the material (the Earth at one ‘point’ of the Kite) as a direct representation of the spiritual and the personal (Sun at the opposite point). We receive an assist from intense emotion and what we’ve learned/ what skills we possess via Chiron. Put simply, it’s a day for using the Kite like a bow and propelling our Purpose (the Sun) forward on the Path, certainly an apt intention in the welcoming maximum light of the Summer Solstice. (See more on the Solstice here http://judecowell.wordpress.com/2010/04/14/looking-ahead-to-summer-solstice-2010/ and here http://www.starsoverwashington.com/2010/04/horoscope-of-summer-solstice-2010.html

The Moon’s quincunx to Uranus, also at 00 and formed simltaneous with the Kite, gives us a warning: the one thing we may have to adjust for will be the unexpected, something that when we roll out of bed in the morning we just won’t be able to anticipate. Look to the House Uranus is currently transiting in the natal chart, and to the House with Aquarius on the cusp, for the most likely arena for the surprise–and know that adjusting to it means the way will be clear to draw our bow and send our arrow of Purpose and intent into the future.

Either side of noon PDT the Moon offers another assist, by conjunction to Pallas and sextile to Pluto. We’ll see what’s wise and be able to purge what’s no longer of use, emotionally or otherwise. Don’t make too much of this, just use the energy and move on–it’s most effective when such assistance is accepted as part of the everyday, even as we are extraordinarily grateful for the aid.

Final note for today happens with the Moon’s square to Venus around the 7 PM hour PDT. We are shown quite plainly what the changes and actions of the day will cost, and we may be challenged to justify our direction to our important relationships, and perhaps to our finances. It’s important to pay attention to feelings at this time, especially our own, as we can learn a little more about what’s important to us in the process.

Between the coming eclipse set, and some high-tension aspects coming in early July, we can expect things to too easily slip off the rails. Though I’ll cover most of the main points here, at this time it’ll be the details that may make the difference;  guidance is available via the eclipse reports and July forecast in ECLIPSE http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/new-eclipse-spring-2010/ Your support is appreciated! And there’s no risk–I’ll be happy to refund the money of anyone who doesn’t think it’s worth it.

Today’s Link: Aside from the always excellent Jude, links above, here’s a reminder on one of the best astrology blogs in the current events arena, by the gifted Monica Starr http://astrologymundo.wordpress.com/