Category Archives: New Moon

Cancer New Moon 8 July 2013: ‘Nurturing New Worlds’

07 Sunday Jul 2013

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'Small Pear Tree in Blossom' Vincent Van Gogh 1888 {{PD-Art}}

‘Small Pear Tree in Blossom’ Vincent Van Gogh 1888 {{PD-Art}}

New Moon in Cancer 8 July 2013 at 12:14 AM PDT at 16 Cancer 17

The Cancer New Moon is conjunct Mercury, which is moving backward in preparation for Inferior Conjunction with the Sun on the 9th, is square to hZeus, trines the North Node, quincunxes Juno, and trines Chiron, which with Moon-Sun and NN outlines a Grand Water Trine that will very much influence the unseen, felt portions of our lives. The meeting of Sun and Moon each month pinpoints a time of germination, new beginnings and ‘fresh’ energy dedicated to the sign in which this occurs; with Cancer this suggests that beginnings arise out of how much we care, out of our desire to nurture, out of emotional plenty or ‘starvation’, out of a ‘new’ or ‘gut’ feeling, or out of intuitive knowledge, and with this latter we may or may not be conscious of what motivates us.

So, we are moved to foster something–but what? This time, we may be preoccupied (even obsessed) with some idea or thought that arose pre-Merc retro, and this seems to us to need nurture, as well as tweaking so that it delivers maximum empowerment and irons out any wrinkles related to our ambition and desire scenario–perfect for Merc retro, right?–and this all feels very important, as we are aware of how expressive this idea is of our desired life Path, and that fulfillment of this could (we believe) lead to significant healing of old wounds. How truly viable is the idea? we may ask–and the answer is, if it relates to subjects of the House where the New Moon falls, then it is not just viable, but has already germinated–and now we must give it proper conditions so that it can flourish.

Even if the idea doesn’t begin to grow (if we find, for instance, that our idea really isn’t ready, or upon reflection doesn’t carry the promise it once did), there will be something new that emerges from the House where the New Moon sits; it’s just that it won’t be that idea we’ve been kicking around and considering, but instead will be a new idea or opportunity–and with this, we must take care, allowing it to develop through the Merc retro, after which we should begin to assess and plan in earnest, with our ‘expected delivery date’ the point of Superior Conjunction, 24 August.

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Gemini New Moon 8 June 2013: ‘A Grown-Up Reality’

07 Friday Jun 2013

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Trompe l’oeil by Gijsbrechts {{PD-Art}}

New Moon in Gemini is at 8:56:19 AM PDT at 18 Gemini 01

The New Moon trines Juno and widely sesquiquadrates Saturn, but makes no other significant aspects; this suggests the new beginning we see with a meeting of Moon and Sun is, at this time, fairly clear cut: the NM energy offers us personal empowerment in some significant way (probably in matters of the House where Juno now transits in the natal chart, or through the intellect, through venues of higher education, through invention and innovation, or through expression of originality–Juno in Aquarius) that requires adjustment of or modification to the reality in which we live–it’s that simple.

Rules or boundaries may need to change, and we may need to take more personal responsibility and show more personal authority, not relying on those who make the rules quite so much. In that way this NM fosters independence, and the freedom that comes from being both totally responsible for oneself, and being aware of this, and making decisions accordingly.

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Just a Little Aries New Moon Essence from ECLIPSE: ‘A Sense of Initiative’

09 Tuesday Apr 2013

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An Arian activity by firelight--and on a lake, it also sounds a note of Mercury, Chiron, Neptune, Saturn, Ceres, and the North Node, all currently in Water. 'Lake Tahoe, Spearfishing by Torchlight' by Albert Bierstadt 1875 {{PD-Art}}

An Arian activity by firelight–and on a lake, it also sounds a note of Mercury, Chiron, Neptune, Saturn, Ceres, and the North Node, all currently in Water. ‘Lake Tahoe, Spearfishing by Torchlight’ by Albert Bierstadt 1875 {{PD-Art}}

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10 April sees Ceres sesquiquadrate the North Node and Mercury square Vesta, as well as a New Moon in Aries. The ambiance pre-NM is what I would describe as ‘rebellious’: words are contrary to established values, the home, and the interests of the mate, and resistance to authority figures, Mom, and an inability to see the need to bargain or negotiate is rife. The ether, environment, and the psyche are all disturbed, broken open by the New Moon

The Aries New Moon arrives at 2:35 AM PDT April 10th at 20 Aries 40

The Moon is self-contained, reaching out not at all. Everything is held neatly in just over 3 degrees: the meeting of Sun and Moon, Mars, and Venus. It’s almost like a single beacon, the kind of gathering that would’ve drawn lots of attention in the ancient sky, as so many visible bodies converged. In Aries especially, this suggests individual action for gain or to facilitate relationship, in a very concentrated, mobilized way. It may be that this lights a fire under our sense of initiative, and as well fires up our sense of hope–for that’s what a concerted, focused call to action kindles within. If we respond, we do so out of the belief (even if we aren’t aware of it or don’t admit it) that something positive will come of our actions.

A Little Something on the New Moon in Pisces 12:51 PM PDT 11 March 2013 at 21 Pisces 24

11 Monday Mar 2013

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'Ariadne Watching the Struggle of Theseus With the Minotaur' by Henry Fuseli c1817 {{PD-Art}}

‘Ariadne Watching the Struggle of Theseus With the Minotaur’ by Henry Fuseli c1817 {{PD-Art}}

All the Lunar action this time around is contained within one quarter of the flat chart, between the NM in Pisces and its farthest aspect, a square to Ceres. This defines the activity as stressful, and possibly contentious, with the ‘new light’ of the Moon (a revelation, an idea, a new beginning) in conflict with Power and authority, with what up to now has been the ‘natural’ order, and the necessity of negotiation is obvious, indeed. Caught between the two we have Sedna in sextile the NM, and a semi-sextile from Pallas, which we normally wouldn’t count, except that it seems to comment so crisply on developments: we may be unaware of the depth of the power struggle that starts here; it likely plays on some deeply seated natural facets and long-ingrained beliefs about role and conduct (Sedna) that are at the heart of the conflict, though not obvious on the surface, and certainly about which we are likely unaware consciously (at least in terms of how they figure in to the power situation). Pallas tells us that it may be wise to allow this conflict to happen at this time–to smooth things out might push them down to fester for another day, not a good thing at all.

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New Moon in Aquarius 9 February 2013: ‘The Requirements of Our Nature’

09 Saturday Feb 2013

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The Orion Nebula--Thanks, NASA!

The Orion Nebula–Thanks, NASA!

The New Moon in Aquarius occurs at 11:20 PM PST at 21 Aquarius 43 and squares the Nodal axis, along with Sedna (which is conjunct the SN), and quincunxes Ceres–and that’s all (according to our strict 2 or so degree allowed orb). This suggests that what is conceived at the NM is something we are unaware of, which will speak of the depths of our individuality (Sedna), that will figure in to determining our life course (Nodes), and which will be dictated by our nature, specifically by the Ceres traits expressed by the power we hold, the influence we exercise, our relationships to those for whom we are responsible, the function of negotiation, and our natural environment, to include our own role as a Being within Nature.

We do know it will begin something–and this something will start a ‘learning curve’ for us that will play out in a way that re-defines our sense of power, our influence, our reach, and some of our relationships, with all of it speaking very specifically to us as unique individuals.

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New Moon in Libra 15 October 2012: ‘The Moment of Renewal’

14 Sunday Oct 2012

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The Libra New Moon occurs at 5:02 AM Pacific time of the 15th at 22 Libra 32

Using our usual strict 2 degree orb, we find only a quincunx to Sedna, and a semi-square to Juno–if we stretch to 3, we are able to add that trine to Vesta, which may be key to understanding the whole thing. A New Moon is a beginning, a dawning, and so may be a point when certain things (indicated by aspects to the NM) are revealed or occur to us. In this case, we may have been dealing with, even struggling, with a certain depth-note of our consciousness, one that applies to our own understanding of the life-death-life cycle and our role in it, specifically in the way we ‘die to’ different aspects of our lives, dive deep in a kind of meditative consideration of what is, then are renewed, somewhat changed from what we once were. This change is always aligned with, even dictated by, our highest values, the Vestal attributes of deep intimate relationship, home, dedication to a cause or ideal, and respect for these. This New Moon is the moment of renewal; we come up from the depths, draw in a deep, healing, re-initiating breath, and we see just where we are, where the changes are, and who we are, now. Aspects suggest that adjustments prompted by our go-deep exploration (NM qnx Sedna) will help smooth out impediments to empowerment (NM semi-sq Juno), and this will be accomplished by living our highest ideals, actually by seeing them shape the ‘new’ parts of the Self mobilized, as symbolized by Vesta.

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The New ECLIPSE is Out! Adele, Morsi, Mercury Retrograde, the Forecast & the New Moon!

12 Thursday Jul 2012

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Your Weekend 18-20 May 2012: ‘Take Shelter, Be Ready’

18 Friday May 2012

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Pallas is instrumental in this Sunday’s eclipse effect. See it all in this week’s ECLIPSE! ‘Pallas Athena’ by Gustav Klimt {{PD-Art}}

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For Friday the 18th of May:

The Moon entered Taurus at 3:04 AM PDT. A 1 PM PDT quincunx of the Moon to the North Node sets the tone: we will spend the transit of the Moon through Taurus adjusting, and we may find we have a higher than usual discomfort both emotionally and physically.

Remember that the Mars/ Pluto trine in Earth is still in effect; the urge to do and transform is still strong, and also carries a higher than average chance of pushing us to be overly assertive, or inadvertently destructive, in our attempts to make things happen.

For Saturday the 19th:

On the 19th we see the Sun oppose Juno, which naturally means the Earth conjuncts her. We are looking at the figurative center of the Universe (in terms of consciousness) in opposition to the very personal, individual need for empowerment and a feeling of significance. Those who choose to play ‘the center of the Universe’ will, besides being insufferable! also be oblivious to the true effects they’re having–they may see themselves as beaming goodness and light to the masses, while those around them suffer sunburn, dehydration, and squint in the glare of ego–while everyone else will be seeing things from too small and insecure a position to operate effectively. The key to handling this, and avoiding coming down on either side of the equation, may be to leave matters of power and influence to the side, for now. A low-key, modest approach is an appropriate way of operating during the Dark of the Moon; we don’t really have the energy to pursue power moves at this time, so responding actively to Sun/ Juno may frazzle us and lead exactly nowhere.

And for Sunday the 20th, the day of an Annular Solar Eclipse (New Moon) in Gemini:

The eclipse/ New Moon (occurring at 4:46 PM PDT at 00 Gemini 20) inceptions focus through the image of the Wise Warrior, the anima with native intelligence, poise, mad practical skills, and the fearless martial poise of someone both well-armed (whether that’s figurative or literal) and wise. This persona accepts the role of wise guide for the Self or for others, applying the practical skills, knowledge, and the ripe wisdom of experience to negotiate events of the eclipse–and the entity takes this image on in response to someone (the Juno figure, which sits opposed the eclipse at 29 tense degrees of Scorpio) who is seeking empowerment or exerting authority, and it may be at our expense, or inappropriate to the relationship–

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New Moon in Taurus 21 April 2012: ‘Birthing Our Natural Power Position’ + Your Weekend!

19 Thursday Apr 2012

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The gift of the New Moon in Taurus–okay, yeah, it might get a little weird! {{PD-Art}}

Here’s a little of what I had to say in the latest ECLIPSE Weekly about the New Moon in Taurus, occurring at 12:18 AM PDT of the 21st at 1 Taurus 35:

“The New Moon is a point of origin, and in Taurus we are focused on  the material, and on our security, and all that this implies: food, shelter, sex, and death may all figure in to this formula in countless guises. The aspects suggest that the NM will help us strike a bond with nature, that the NM’s light will birth our own most natural power position in the world, and that we will both act to make this felt and act to defend the revelations that come. We can create this in the form of a dream or ideal, if we can stay clear with the reality that already exists; too, with its position in Taurus, the NM will on its own create a new material power position for each of us, one that allows us to express the ‘I am’ in physical terms that manifest in a statement that quite literally has a material component.”

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And about this weekend:

For the 20th:

“The 20th sees the Moon hit Vesta and oppose Saturn, infusing the opposition with emotional or intuitive insight keyed to respecting the highest values. This can be very useful ; centering in Love and highest thought will show you where your reality needs to change to fit more closely to your ideals.”

New Moon on the 21st, then on the 22nd:

“On the 22nd Ceres perfects her quincunx to the North Node, Mercury conjuncts Uranus, and the Sun sextiles Neptune; these all carry on the theme of the New Moon concerning power, sudden revelation, and the ideals, but this time those ideals are not the sacred things in life, but the ones we dream of, and the creative power we command to make those dreams reality. Again, we’re seeing the idea of an extended impact of the New Moon, and further, we see that what happens is once again a combination of external events and our creative actions and responses to them.”

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The New Moon of 22 January 2012: ‘The Forgiveness Moon’

23 Monday Jan 2012

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From the newsletter:

The New Moon was at 11:38 PM PST at 2 Aquarius 41. This Moon marks the Chinese New Year, as it’s always timed to the first New Moon in Aquarius; I think of it as a second, mini-New Year, with all the ‘fresh start’ potential brought forward for secondses–it’s a point where we can refine our New Year beginnings, and this is a helpful point of view for those who tend to overreach in the resolution department, or who carry too high an expectation for instant renovation and renewal. I think, then, that we should call this ‘The Forgiveness Moon’, with the emphasis on being understanding of ourselves.

The New Moon makes a semi-sextile to Chiron and a sextile to Uranus and Ceres, which are now conjunct. The NM touches Jupiter by square, reflecting the one area of discord in our scenario. The overall picture is of inceptions that are unique personal power expressions, a direct manifestation of the authority one holds and the individuality at its most characteristic, and these may hurt us (either treading on the primal wound, or injuring via the feedback we receive from the social arena) or call forth our unique skills keyed to our Chiron energies, offering healing to others (and the Self through expression)–and maybe both of these effects, hurt and healing expression, show up at once. The location of the NM in Aquarius, plus the way the Chiron contact is minor (and thus signaling that it’s more a side effect of the NM event, rather than a focus) tells us that the intellect will be stimulated, that this is likely the spark point of ideas (Aquarius) that become action that epitomizes each of us as individuals (Aries). We can think of this energy as creating an exciting new activity or action that may cause some blowback from our social circle (and this could have material repercussions, or could simply reflect envy–Jupiter in Taurus) but that will be a perfect and original expression of who we are.

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