5-6 March 2010: Rebelations

05 Friday Mar 2010

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We kick off my ‘jump in at the middle’ forecast with a present moment picture of the Moon opposed Sedna and conjunct Pallas, suggesting ultimate wisdom lies, at least for now, in honoring the emotions and following the impulses they suggest–just be sure that you aren’t confusing others things (thoughts of vengeance or wish-fulfillment scenarios) with the pure intention of clear emotion.

By 2 PM PST the Moon makes a T-square with the Vesta/ Neptune opposition, and trines Uranus, bringing an occassion where we must face and reconcile the opposing energies, which have been in place for a while but which we may have successfully ignored up ’til now. It’s a showdown between those things we honor and find sacred v. ideals as we live them, fantasies, dreams (as in hopes and what we wish to achieve), and delusions; the Moon comes along and via the emotions and intuitions forces a reconciliation of any discrepancies between the sacred and our Neptunian impulses. What comes forward can vary from emotionally tragic (as we realize nothing is as we thought it was) to finding that we are essentially manifesting our dreams and intentions, and honoring our most vital energies, to a startling degree. The trine to Uranus makes any revelations (my finger slipped as I typed, and at first the word was ‘rebelations’! which is precisely how for some this will manifest, as rebellion sweeps the scene and bestows a new level of knowledge and way of looking at things) sudden, immediate, and perhaps disorienting, and be prepared–this may all happen in front of the group.

At 4-6 PM PST the Moon squares Neptune more closely, and we may follow our revelations/ rebelations with the dawning of a new ideal (which for some will actually be a new delusion), and possibly with a new goal to aspire to. 6:30 PM the Scorpio Moon goes on to square Chiron, and draws our attention to the way those ‘old’ ideas or ideals may have hurt us, and could spur healing, or a re-assessment of our emotional state. By 7:30 the Moon is trining Venus–thank goodness, we’ll all need to be in soothing emotional waters after the day we’ve had–and we may find safe harbor in loving relationships, or may realize the profit we’ll enjoy from today’s Neptune-themed re-visioning. For a scant few, this Venus aspect will combine with the energies preceding it to bring a major financial ‘reveal’ that will bring us back to the reality of things, whether these are better or worse than we’ve been thinking.

Void begins at 8:32 PM PST, and Scorpio Moon in Void mode can bring a little transitory excitement through experimentation, secrets uncovered or shared (perhaps indiscriminately) and by adding a generally mysterious air to everything we do–just keep in mind that the Void carries an energy that can be either protective or disappointing (in that sense that ‘nothing will come’ of the act perpetrated) or that promises an ‘out-of’control’ feeling (in the sense that things born at this time won’t proceed as expected), so act with care (Mars at 00 and retro says action is dicey and maybe not as informed or conscious as we’d like, anyway, intimating that extra careful choices will make for the best time).

Moon enters Sagittarius at 11:36 PM PST, trining Mars and making us giddy with the urge to ‘reach out’ (West Coasters, no drunk dialing!) We sober up pretty quickly as the other party reaches back (Ceres sextile Neptune) and we are suddenly responsible for our fantasies. Being held accountable is a good thing, in the end, and one to keep in mind in making our choices in the first place–if we do we won’t go wrong.

By 10 AM PST on the 6th we’ve got an excellent sense of empowerment (Moon quincunx Juno, semi-square Pluto), though some will see this as a challenge or even a burden; for those few who’ve been waiting (and whining!) to have more say, embrace it! and don’t discount the possibilities and potentials just because some effort is called for on your part.

4 PM PST on the 6th the Sag Moon squares Mercury–another ‘best keep our mouths shut’ period–it only lasts a couple of hours, and a little vow of silence may allow us to sit back and observe interactions and energies that, if we jumped in and spouted off, we would definitely miss. By 8 PM the Moon squares Jupiter, and our attempts at expansion or interaction on the social scene just rub us the wrong way emotionally; as well we may be presented with intuited information that reveals the reasons behind our emotional perceptions. This is an excellent opportunity to trim the emotions to fit our own needs or the social milieu’s more appropriately.

11:30 PM on the 6th sees the Moon sextile Zeus–some will explore their own ambitions with this energy, while others will find it easy to impose their Will on others–try to ride it out by using the energy to examine goals and your effectiveness in working toward them. By 6:36 AM PDT (don’t forget the time change, for those affected!)–scratch that–it’s 5:36 AM PST, with time change next week– the Moon Ts with the Sun/ Earth axis, bringing emotional considerations of where we’re headed materially and spiritually–something of a natural worship and reflection time for those so inclined to accepting a Higher Power.

Today’s Link: Check out the variety of resources offered by Kelly here http://karmictools.com/EnergyoftheMonth.html

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3 March 2010: Feeling Fiasco

03 Wednesday Mar 2010

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By 9 AM PST the Libra Moon quincunxes the exact Venus/ Uranus conjunction, and sextiles Vesta; the picture is one of having to adjust the emotional reaction to the surprising things we’re seeing–they’re pleasant, yes (or at least illustrative of a relationship, values, or financial situation) and supported by our own ultimate values–so then why does it seem so weird? By 10 AM the Moon is at the Vesta/ Ceres midpoint, and may give us a clue: what we’re really uncomfortable with is one of two things, that this shows authorities in an unanticipated light, or that we are really being asked to negotiate our values–in other words, to compromise what we find most important–and neither alternative sits well with us.

By 11:30 AM PST the Moon is sextile Ceres and trine Neptune, and this places Ceres as midpoint to the trine. Authorities or maternal figures may bring our fantasies or long held dreams to life; or, we could find ourselves trying to intuit our way through what is essentially the fantasy of another, as that person puts us in an untenable position: support my delusion, or betray me emotionally, is what they seem to be saying. By 1 PM the Moon trines Chiron, forming the last major aspect for the Libra transit, and what we have is emotions that are ready to dive in, either to heal completely, or to wallow in hurt. It’s not entirely our choice which will present itself, though the idea here is to shift to healing, no matter what our experience begins as.

Void begins at 1:33 PM PST; this offers us a long stretch when we should just relax into the flow–don’t fight it, or initiate anything right now, as it won’t come to anything, or won’t proceed as anticipated (but, a Void is the perfect time to mail your completed tax return, as it typically assures you of a quick refund with no audit or hang-ups). The Moon enters Scorpio at 6:11 PM PST. Immediately she squares Mars, and putting up our dukes over old grudges, aggressions, and war wounds could be our first reaction. Scorpio doesn’t leave us anywhere to hide, with our inclinations if we don’t start punching running toward the ‘hide our resentments and let them fester’ variety (Fester! Now there was a cheerful Addams). It’s almost impossible to detach when we’re up to our necks in Water, especially as by 1 AM on the 4th the Moon trines Mercury and opposes Juno. This suggests we’ll speak our mind to those in charge–but will it be ‘Truth to Power,’ or just a vengeful tantrum? Again, hard as it may be, try to stay mellow and go for some liquid soothing, something Water-attuned that may act as balm to jangled nerves. Otherwise, by 3 AM PST we see a sextile to Pluto and a continued trine to Mercury, and may shift from speaking up and resisting to speaking out with the intent to destroy. It’s all gone too far at this point–consider taking a vow of silence as the Moon goes Void, and continue indefinitely for the sake of both nerves and relationships.

2 March 2010: Busy Busy

02 Tuesday Mar 2010

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Heavy work and social commitments will be keeping me from commenting in the Blogosphere as much as I’d like over the next week or so; I just popped in to make a few observations about today, and will try and get a full report out for tomorrow later this evening. Of course, it’s no biggie if you’ve got the March Forecast available in ECLIPSE http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/eclipse-in-depth-astrology-for-the-21st-century/ I’m at work on the Spring issue right now, and appreciate every sale– thanks for your support!

This beautiful photo is in the public domain, thanks to Fanghong-from Wikimedia Commons

Now, on to why you’re really here. The Libra Moon quincunxes the Sun and then conjuncts Zeus 1 PM-3PM today PST. This may light up something that makes us feel uncomfortable, and the answer for many will be either 1) putting ambition or Will-fulfillment efforts into high gear, or 2) aligning with those who are perceived to hold the power. Libra only encourages alliances, and when they seem to be the answer to our own emotional discomfort we may be too quick to throw our lot in with someone a little more Machievellian than we would normally hang out with–and that means this is an influence that could put us in over our heads with the wrong people more quickly than we might realize. For those who keep the power in their own hands, this will actually work out better, though here the caution is to avoid a one-note push forward that focuses too strongly on the Self; this can be avoided by monitoring the emotional reactions, as the Libra Moon will help keep consideration of others at the forefront of thought and response.

We’re well into tomorrow PST before the Moon makes overtures to any other body, so I’ll leave you with the aspect of the day: Vesta in Leo opposed Neptune in Aquarius. This can create an interesting stand-off for us, internally or externally, as the purest conception of what we find sacred in life (Vesta) is challenged to live up to the ideals present in real-life (Neptune); and of course there’s a lot of ego and pride behind upholding what we consider sacred (Leo), so that when we are presented with the contrast to the way the ideals have actually structured our existence (through the Higher Mind–Aquarius–as it directs Spirit) we may be disconcerted to find that there is a gap between what we purport to believe and the way we have created this in the life. It’s important that we align these two, for our own spiritual health; we have until December 15th, 2011 to do it–that’s when Vesta meets Neptune at 28 Aquarius, and the two need to blend perfectly, as dissonance will be felt in every cell.

And this is something http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35662192/ns/technology_and_science-space/?GT1=43001

1 March 2010: Expressive Moon

28 Sunday Feb 2010

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3 AM PST and the Virgo Moon opposes lovely Piscean Venus, suggesting the emotions detach from their relationship roots and sit ‘out there.’ Feelings of alienation, wishing to be part of the larger scene (Pisces), and a too-critical stance toward the love object, one’s finances, or one’s talents is likely. It’s just a blip, so ride it out. By 8 AM PST the Moon opposes Uranus and our attention turns to the group or to expressing our own individuality, but take care; we may be too critical of our own creations and ideas, and we may think the group can’t keep up–and they’ll surprise us. At the same time the Moon squares Ceres, making us feel prickly toward authority and perhaps upsetting digestion and allergies–Mother Nature sees fit to stir up the morning hours (and lots of pollen).

Earth and Moon courtesy of NASA

By 10 AM PST the Virgo Moon quicunxes Neptune, giving us pause and the need to sort real from imaginary (or truth from deceit), and by 11 AM PST the Moon’s quincunx to Chiron says we may be fixed on hurt or on trying to heal. Shortly thereafter the Void begins, and we while away the time until the Moon enters Libra at 4:31 PM PST and immediately sextiles Mars at 00–bam! anger and aggression jump forward in relationships–though exchanges are wreathed in smiles and ‘please’ we will still feel the Martian energy coming at us (of from us). Even those who don’t think they have a beef will become relationship pugilists, and will probably be fighting (irony alert!) in the name of love. And, we won’t be shy about communicating our irritation–Moon quincunxes Mercury–just try to keep us from speaking out!

By 6 PM the Moon is within quincunx to Juno, as well, and that creates a Finger of God with Moon apex and Mercury and Juno as arms. This says that empowerment efforts and communciation issues combine and find expression through feeling–great for jazz musicians, public speakers, fundraisers, and preachers, among others–time communication efforts for this period and ‘impassioned’ will be the word used to describe you.

By 8 PM PST the Moon is tight with Saturn, and since Saturn is in his exaltation in Libra, we might see a need to make emotions manifest (rather than the clamping down on emotion we might otherwise expect). This is a creative aspect we can all take advantage of, if only to translate our emotional needs into an understanding of the kind of environment and relationships we truly require.

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Today’s Link: In case you haven’t had enough snow http://2hrsyulnvrgetbck.blogspot.com/2010/02/snow-in-photo-and-art.html and if you love the way there’s an asteroid for everything, check out this http://www.starsoverwashington.com/2010/02/mr-toyota-to-congress-asteroid-toyota.html#astrology Both are by the talented Jude Cowell.

Bonus Link: A quick peek at the week here, by astrologer Jo Madeleine Moore http://www.australianwomenonline.com/moore-weekly-stars/

What You’re Asking: Dream On, Time Travel, and, Bare-Naked etc.

28 Sunday Feb 2010

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Jean Lecomte du Nouy 1842-1923 A Eunuch’s Dream {{PD-Art}} Wikimedia Commons

I’m back with another set of search terms found in my stats; sometimes illuminating, sometimes creepy, puzzling, or weird, and sometimes confusing. I bring you the best of them.

dream interpretation of marrying yourself

Shorthand for this would be, perhaps, Oneness, a unity of spirit, the resolution of some internal schism, or making a commitment to honor and care for yourself–all excellent, so the dream is likely an indicator of superior internal (mental, emotional, and spiritual) health. In the natal chart we might see dreams like this when either we have been facing an internal divide, typically between ideals and values (Vesta, Neptune, Venus) v. what our external world, the group, or our role, calls for (Sun, Jupiter, Uranus), with one in one set making hard contact (conjunction, square, quincunx, opposition) to one in the other set, though there are a number of other players that, under the right circumstances (sign or House placement, or natal relationship to a stellium or other complex) would fit the bill; or we may see this kind of dream when one’s attitude toward oneself changes significantly for the better (potentially shown in the chart by Solar Arc contact to the Sun or chart ruler, or contact from a transiting body such as Pluto), and likely triggered as the Moon transits the 12th House, or contacts Neptune.

dream symbol Solar eclipse

This seems a warning, and a call for questions: are you being eclipsed in some sense, with someone or something ‘blocking your light’ symbolically? Is someone coming between you and your material needs or goals, your prosperity, your sense of groundedness and reality, and secondarily, might they be using emotional manipulation to do it (the scenario of Moon coming between Earth and Sun)? Are your own emotions blocking the connection of Soul and Material Purposes (represented in the chart by the Sun/ Earth axis)? Are you being kept from enjoying your chance to shine? There is the chance that you may be observing someone or something else in the life being eclipsed, but this is likely only if there are other aspects of the dream (perhaps you are riding as a passenger on a bus when you witness the event, or are gathered with others in a crowd, and all are pointing and commenting). Certainly this is a dream image that calls for Self-questioning, and the courage to see what you may not, to this point, have acknowledged or admitted.

when the eye is very badle blood shot

Not astrologically oriented, really, but I loved the spelling, which made me think someone had Googled from the Middle Ages. All I can say is, maybe something very Arian, or Neptunian, happened the night before.

mercury retrograde + people don’t mean what they say

Putting it this way is really wishful thinking, because there’s no reason someone wouldn’t mean what they say during Merc retro; what you’re thinking about, though, may be the tendency people have to later regret or otherwise wish they could take back what’s pronounced when the Trickster’s at work. So, it’s really something the speaker must conclude after the retrograde is over, not something we as listeners should count on to negate something we’d rather not hear spoken during Mercury’s backward motion.

his Juno on my Ascendant

If you’re looking to partner with a guy whose Juno falls on your Ascendant, then this is pretty good news: the way you present yourself is just what he’s looking for. Trouble comes if the way you present yourself is considerably at odds with your most characteristic energies, for example, if your Ascendant is in Capricorn but your Sun is in Cancer, the essence of who you are may vary wildly from who you seem to be on first meeting. Whether this works out well in the end is a question of many other chart interactions, but with his Juno on your Ascendant you’re off to a good start.

Aries Moon in child’s natal chart

Though it’s a time honored tradition in many cultures to draw a horoscope at a child’s birth, I no longer work with children’s charts except in very special cases. My feeling is (and I’ve observed this often) that when we introduce the chart to the parent (and the parent likely has some astrological knowledge or they wouldn’t have sought out a chart in the first place) there is too strong a tendency to read the chart and then read those traits they think they see into the child. I feel it puts a filter on a parent’s perceptions that shouldn’t be there, not if they want to meet their child with an openness to who they are, and a fresh perspective that doesn’t search for or attempt to squash what they feel is negative, or superimpose something they see as positive that may be astrologically recessive, or take a form other than the one the parent visualizes. But, by about the time the child turns fifteen, I would urge every parent to have a look at that chart, especially with the guidance of a competent astrologer who is versed in child development–it can answer a lot of questions, and explain some mysteries, right at the time when the parent needs a little more perspective, and the child needs a little more understanding, in order to collaborate successfully.

location of starry mirror

I have no idea, but when you find it, please let me know.

young boys sleeping nude/ ‘dark of the moon’ nudity

These two searches came up within days of each other, and I found it unsettling that anyone was looking for anything on young boys etc. I don’t have any idea how the first search came to my site, but the second is obviously connected to the Dark of the Moon, those three days preceding the New Moon (conjunction of Sun and Moon) that begins a new lunar month. The Dark period is one for retreat, contemplation, meditation, and a pull-back from action–but associated with nudity? Maybe, if we see the turning inward called for by the period as one of spiritual nakedness, wherein we put aside our social trappings in favor of personal, bare-souled introspection. But, are we more prone to take our clothes off? I have no idea!

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The Full Moon, 28 Feb 2010: Wise Conclusions

25 Thursday Feb 2010

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The Virgo Full Moon occurs on February 28th at 8:36 AM PST at 9 Virgo 58. Full Moons typically bring culmination of energy expression related to the matters of the natal House where they land for each individual, and we have a clue about the conclusions we may reach in the Moon/ Earth conjunction quintile Pallas in Scorpio. It’s the only aspect, other than an opposition to Jupiter, which is conjunct the Sun within 11 minutes of exactitude; the opposition, thanks to Jupiter, amplifies the Full Moon, exaggerating the power of the Sun which, of course, provides the reflected light that ‘powers’ the Moon’s shine (See ‘What You Won’t See on the Blog’ for February’s Full Moon in the Winter issue of ECLIPSE for more on Jupiter’s role http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/eclipse-in-depth-astrology-for-the-21st-century/

I would describe the quintile as ‘the spark of genius’ aspect; in the individual chart it seems to suggest something acutely perceptive and well-developed linked to the combining of the energies involved. In the mundane or event chart, it may imply we are all temporarily infused with the qualities of the energy in aspect to the Moon, in this case, the wise guidance, the knowledge and skills, of Pallas Athena. In Scorpio she uses her wisdom to sound the depths, to understand secrets and what lies below the surface, to take the old and make it new again (she is, I think, the goddess of re-cycling, when in Scorpio!) and she is representative of the exercise of commerce, business at its most practical (and in Scorp, likely the goddess of hostile takeovers and forensic accounting, the ‘slick deal,’ the business that hides something, such as the noodle shop that launders mob cash), as well as the exercise of our learned and practiced skills–not our talents, necessarily, but those skills we can adeptly and consistently employ (those things we can reliably call on, the abilities we could fill in our Universal Job Application with).

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These Pallas qualities can be applied to endings and conclusions offered by the Full Moon; our investment in matters of the House where this falls for each of us will bring us our end result, whether reward, wrap-up, or termination of the matter. The Sabian symbol for this degree (found here http://www.cafeastrology.com/sabiansymbols_degreemeanings.html) is itself mysterious: ‘Two Heads Looking Out Beyond the Shadows’ What could this mean?

The duality included in the image is intriguing; we don’t often consider that every sign is in effect a duality, not just those that feature their dual nature up front (such as Gemini and Libra). ‘Two Heads’ –well, we’ve all heard that’s better than one–to me this implies the intelligence of unity, whether that’s among colleagues or the co-operative, or within the individual–so in essence, this may be a symbol of the acceptance of the duality of Oneness, with an emphasis on the way this can encompass opposing points of view or interests.

‘Looking Out Beyond the Shadows’ suggests far-sight, and the ability to see past any darkness that may surround us. Considering the quintile the Full Moon makes to Pallas, what we may be seeing in this image is a reflection of Pallas in Scorpio’s qualities, their ‘genius,’ applied to the events of the Full Moon. The image contains symbolisms appropriate to Pallas: intelligence, and  far-sight and the ability to see past human or earthly shadows (Pallas’ ability to guide wisely). What we are offered, then, is intelligence and wisdom applied to our Full Moon conclusions; this suggests that whatever occurs is ultimately the wisest outcome–there may be excavations, secrets revealed, changes and transformations, but in the end, the Universe is offering us a big dose of her wisdom, her smarts, her most divine expression, a Virgo Full Moon accounting–we need to accept and try to understand whatever comes forward as, ultimately, the best outcome for all.

Song for the Full Moon: Joni Mitchell’s ‘Twisted’

Further Reading: on the quintile, the ‘Golden Section,’ the Fifth Harmonic, and the connection to Venus, Erin Sullivan’s ‘RETROGRADE PLANETS: Traversing the Inner Landscape,’ section entitled, ‘Venus, Dual Goddess’

Today’s Link: Here’s a very effective analysis on the Full Moon and the Chilean earthquake http://cristinalaird.wordpress.com/2010/03/01/full-moon-in-virgo-february-28th-2010/

And have a great one!

24 Feb 2010: Our Friends, the Emos

24 Wednesday Feb 2010

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The Cancer Moon trines Jupiter (5 AM PST) and opens the floodgates; we deal with waves of emotional memory all day. We may process them as ‘the now,’ fail to recognize the origins of the sensations, and behave as if our responses to today’s events make sense, but in many cases, they won’t. Awareness that we are actually responding from the emotional body helps, but so does a willingness to examine our free-floating hurt; what might it attach itself to now? It’s a good question to ask, as we’ll be dealing with new facets of this all day.

By 1:30 PM-ish the Moon squares Zeus, and the emos take on a tantrum quality; “Why can’t I have  . . .?” becomes the rallying cry, especially when it comes to the appetites and ambitions. This can bring forward some rather ugly feelings of entitlement in some, who demand their way, heedless of the damage left in their wake. For those not on the rampage, it’s mostly a time to lay low and avoid those who are. And a word of warning: the assault can arrive in the most caring wrapper, offering a hug and a mug of cocoa, so don’t assume all Zeusian behaviors will be obvious. (What does Zeus promise? See the lead article in this quarter’s Eclipse for what it brings to interaction.)

6 PM PST the Moon trines Venus. We could not ask for a better aspect under which to socialize, and love won’t do too bad, either. A lovely influence; make it your aim earlier in the day to enjoy it, rather than having to use it to help you smooth over any Zeus-like missteps.

By midnight we see the Moon conjunct the South Node, and we have deja vu all over again, with echoes of the emotional morning; this time they have the ring of nostalgia or the bittersweet tinge of memories recalled (especially of mothering we’ve experienced, or remembrance of any who did–or should have–nurtured us). At this same time the Moon sextiles Sedna and, guess what? whatever we’re feeling–hey! it’s not the feeling we actually connect to it! It’s a feeling about something else! The true emotions are masked, so if we can avoid dwelling on whatever comes up, just let it float away, that might be the best way to handle this goulash.

3 AM PST of the 25th and the Moon trines lovely Pallas; if we’re in need of emotional guidance, this will bring it. Wisdom is ours for the taking (or maybe that’s ‘accepting’).

By 6 AM PST the Moon forms the apex to a Finger of God with the sextile between Ceres and Mercury as the base. This points us in the direction of using the emotions to deal with communications from, to, or with authorities, a radical departure from the way we typically should deal with those in charge. Whatever comes up, run it through an emotional filter; that will either tell you what to do, or reveal what the other party is really doing.

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Today’s Link: Excellent piece on Mars retro, how that plays out, what it means, by Deirdre http://cosmicguidelinesblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/peace-out-inner-bully.html

And Today’s Non-Astrology Centered Link: Guts, passion, humanity, common sense–peruse the four most recent entries for an outstanding (and rousing!) read by Deb Steinberg http://www.deborahsteinberg.com/

23 Feb 2010: Life as Our Temple

23 Tuesday Feb 2010

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The Gemini Moon trines Neptune, then sextiles Vesta and goes Void, filling the time until 12:08 PM PST with the vibe of a sacred space. We can shape the inner and outer into a personal temple, a sacramental stage onto which we can place our ideals and the pure forms of our life goals to be acted out. This is a point in time and space to re-dedicate our lives to our Purpose, in the same way that we did before incarnation, before all our stuff got in the way.

Even if we don’t actively sweep the floors of our temple and dust off our gods and goddesses, we will see the sacred space we have already created in our lives at work. Look around you; ‘what is’ reflects all that you believe and honor. If you aren’t pleased (no, awed) then change what you see; if what you attract in this period is dispiriting, feeds only the ego, or is harmful to others, have the guts to recognize that you may not truly be honoring all that you believe you are, and change that way of Being so that what you wish for and revere is what you pour your time, energy, and attention into. Pour out into the world what you want to see in your own life, and remember that as long as spirit and actions clash, inner and outer harmony will be lacking (and this means, too, that we must recognize that trouble outside is a direct reflection of trouble inside, not something to be gotten rid of or dismissed as a ‘toxic other’).

Moon enters Cancer 3:29 PM PST, making the usual Cardinal trouble, kicking up nonsense in a T-square with Saturn and Pluto (starts around 9 PM PST). It feels serious, but really, we’ve been through this about a zillion times before; by this point, if we’re still feeling our security threatened or unwanted change being pushed on us, then we just need to face that we haven’t handled the energies in a way that would resolve them effectively–don’t blame Saturn and Pluto anymore!

Trines to the Sun (11 PM PST) and Jupiter (4 AM on the 24th PST) make us very glad to have done the temple-tidying we pursued while the Moon was still in Gemini. This is the payoff point, with at the very least a sense of optimism and a clarity of Purpose (especially emotionally) flooding consciousness.

Today’s Link: even though this is from January, I really like what Jo has to say about Saturn in Libra http://astrologyinmotion.wordpress.com/2010/01/06/saturn-in-libra-cutting-the-fat/

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22 Feb 2010: Keeping Our Balance

22 Monday Feb 2010

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As promised yesterday, we can look forward to:  “another emotional wrinkle in things (at) 10:45 AM PST or so of the next day, the 22nd, but what a kerfluffle: the Moon in Gemini trines Zeus and squares Venus (the latter perfects noonish, PST)–here we must watch for the tendency of those who feel vulnerable (the Moon) to side with power and ambition, with the strivers (Zeus), even when this is not in their own best interests. Love, relationships, earning the reward or using the talent may seem too hard (square to Venus), but don’t let making a little effort sabotage what could be an excellent opportunity.”

Gemini Moon-which one to choose, which way to go? image from http://karenswhimsy.com

As the Moon squares Venus it also semi-squares Mars, which may only exaggerate the urge to win, something, in some way, not anybody’s choice for how to start off the week. We’re all, unfortunately, susceptible to a tendency toward pushing forward with the fantasy (Uranus, Venus, Jupiter, Sun all in Pisces) and justifying it with what seems like a rational train of thought, but which is likely either flawed from a basis in hurt or built on a fantasy (Chiron, Neptune, Mercury in Aquarius). Some can mobilize these energies very positively, with a resulting expression of the mentality based in imagination or ideals–aim for this no matter what your inclinations, and the results may be much better than you expect.

By 9 PM PST the Moon trines Mercury and we finally find out what we want to know–of course, this can appear to us to be positive or negative–just keep in mind Jung, and ask yourself, “What good can come from this bad?” or, “What bad can come from this good?” Not fun, but it not only prepares us, it keeps our emotions (and our reasoning ability and expectations) on a fairly even keel.

11 PM PST the Moon quincunxes the North Node, and we may feel we must adjust our course to accomodate feelings that surface; the problem is that no matter what time zone you’re in, this will feel like a middle-of-the-night, stressful, got-to-act-now revelation. Treat it as something to be mulled over, and 9 out of 10 of us will be glad we didn’t act, while that 1 will simply be in a better position to do what must be done. Then by 1 AM PST the 23rd the Moon quincunxes Pallas, and the Finger of God that forms (apex Moon, sextile between Pallas and NN) informs the emotional impulse with the wise choice. See? I told you to wait! And it pays off.

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Today’s Link: from one of my idols, Melanie Reinhart, an article on the Chiron/Neptune conjunction (click through to articles, by Melanie, Chiron/ Neptune–there’s no direct link to the article) http://melaniereinhart.com/

And have a great day!

21 Feb 2010: Something to Talk About

21 Sunday Feb 2010

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At 8:09 AM PST on the 21st we see the Taurus Moon just past square to Vesta; from my viewpoint, the start of the Taurus Moon Void. 10:47 AM brings the Moon into Gemini and ends a period that we’d best spend relaxing–we could probably all use it. It’s not until the 2 PM hour PST that the Moon makes its first aspect, a sextile to Mars retrograde in Leo–the ego may urge us to action, the emotions concur, but the most we may be up for is talk. We shouldn’t underestimate the value of exchanging ideas, networking, chatting, making connection, discussing, even jabbering pointlessly–for it’s in allowing the thoughts to flow that we may stumble upon important ideas, or come to some useful and happy realizations. Allowing a kind of free association in interaction will lead us in the right direction, whatever that may be.

Approximately 4:30 PM PST the Moon moves into T-square with the Sun/ Earth axis, and trines Saturn–if we’re looking for a time in the day when we can make the absolute most of our efforts, this is it, providing we can reconcile the tension that naturally arises between the emotional and intuitive perspective and the viewpoints of the identity, the spiritual Self, the material needs, and physical demands on the individual. Constructive action that respects the past, status quo, and rules will bring all facets into harmony, and allow us to make the most of this time.

6:30 PM PST finds the Moon quincunx Pluto, and the two energies want to, what else? talk it out. Discussion on the sharing of power, what must change or be destroyed and how we feel about it, take center stage. Those who resist opening up, whether they try to keep power for themselves, or because they find open talk threatening, will have the toughest time.

We don’t see another emotional wrinkle in things until 10:45 AM or so of the next day, the 22nd, but what a kerfluffle: the Moon in Gemini trines Zeus and squares Venus–here we must watch for the tendency of those who feel vulnerable (the Moon) to side with power and ambition, with the strivers (Zeus), even when this is not in their own best interests. Love, relationships, earning the reward or using the talent may seem too hard (square to Venus), but don’t let making a little effort sabotage what could be an excellent opportunity.

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Today’s Link: Interesting analysis of Venus/ Jupiter in Pisces http://cosmiclifecoach.wordpress.com/2010/02/20/patricia-thompson-legacy-of-venus-conjunct-jupiter-in-pisces-2010/

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