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Just a Little Lunar Essence: the Capricorn Full Moon July 2014

11 Friday Jul 2014

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Henri Rousseau - La zingara addormentata 1897 {{PD}}

Henri Rousseau – La zingara addormentata 1897 {{PD}}

The Full Moon occurs at 4:25 AM PDT of the 12th at 20 Capricorn 03. The Moon makes a wide quincunx to Venus and a wide square to the triumvirate Vesta-Ceres-Mars, with Vesta technically outside our usual fussy orb (even Ceres and Mars are a little farther out than usual)—but in this case Vesta’s close contact to the other two overrides my reservations. We also see a loose Grand Earth Trine with Sedna and Pallas. With a Full Moon promising culmination or fulfillment, we may find two simultaneous trends: a balancing or coming to an end of material matters involving a resolution to something that came out of our ‘blind spot’, but which we have answered with wisdom or skills—so a satisfactory ending—and another trend of new ‘problems’ or issues coming forward, these involving our own actions, our relationship to authority, assets or earnings adjustments, and our values/ what we find sacred/ and/or home and mate, and the impacts all these have on one another. It may almost feel like punishment: we’ve just managed to put out a few fires over there, and now a few more pop up over here. Darn!

Let’s look at the Sabian for inspiration as to what issues we could face. ‘A Relay Race’. Sh*t, that doesn’t sound good, does it? It sounds like we’ll be continuing that stressed state, continuing to bat at those fires with an old blanket. We may have a long way to go—the one bright spot is that a relay race involves a number of individuals, typically three others—so expect to have your three ‘allies’ made crystal clear with the Full Moon. We also look at the Sun, as it makes the light the Full Moon reflects. ‘A Famous Singer Is Proving Her Virtuosity During An Operatic Performance’. Ahh, this is nice—it implies that within all this stress and effort we show ourselves to be very talented, to be able to rise to the challenge and perform at the highest level, and this may be observed by others, with all the opportunity that implies. So there’s that.

And what about this Full Moon’s status as a ‘Super Moon’? The term has come to be used whenever there’s a Full Moon occurring near perigee (the point when the Moon is closest to the Earth).  Astronomically this is referred to as perigee-syzygy or a proxigean Moon (when the Full Moon occurs within 24 hours of perigee). But, it’s important to realize that the Moon reaches perigee once every anomalistic month (the time spanning one perigee to the next) of 27.55 days. It’s full once every Synodic period (a Synodic period is the time from one point, such as a Full Moon, to the next Full Moon) and these have an overall average of 29.53 days. It’s only when the Full phase and perigee occur roughly together that we have a ‘Super Moon’. Does this mean anything astrologically? Not really, but we can argue that we could conceivably feel this affect within the approximately 57-60% of the body that is water–after all, the Moon drives the tides, why shouldn’t this pull and create inner ‘tides’, as well? So, the ultra-sensitive among us may sense it, but the ‘Super Moon’ doesn’t, in my opinion, affect the astrology of the Full Moon event.

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Just a Little Lunar Essence 20 April 2014: Vulnerable

20 Sunday Apr 2014

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Still Life with Peonies by Edouard Manet c1865 {{PD}}

Still Life with Peonies by Edouard Manet c1865 {{PD}}

5 AM PDT of the 20th the Capricorn Moon sextiles Neptune; we imagine what we could build, with a little discipline. A highly productive influence out-of-proportion to the mild aspect itself. 5 PM PDT the Moon conjuncts Pluto, opposes Jupiter, and squares Uranus. Adding the Moon to this potent Cardinal T means that we’ll likely read the Plutonian reactions (rage, anger, destruction, transformation, or renaissance) as practical (Cap) measures to deal with the T tensions. That may be an accurate perception, and it may not–what will really count is whether we can muster the emotional restraint long enough to determine whether that Plutonian urge makes sense in the context of the situation we’re facing. By 6 PM PDT the Moon picks up the final arm of the Grand Cross with a square to Mars. Now we are faced with choices or action pertaining to the emotional situation just before; checking with others (Libra) may keep us out of trouble and our options in perspective. 9 PM PDT the Moon squares Zeus and sextiles Chiron-Venus. It doesn’t feel like what’s practical actually serves ambition fulfillment, but the reality is that we’re too quick to see ourselves as vulnerable to losing what’s dear if we pursue goals. With emotional reactions arising out of past hurt, we take a conservative approach, and then wonder why nothing’s happening. A better way might be to make sure that what we pursue builds on what came before; a step-by-step effort may not be speedy, but will reassure us enough to move forward at a steady pace.

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The Capricorn New Moon of January 1st 2014

27 Friday Dec 2013

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Red Cross poster c1916 {{PD}}

Red Cross poster c1916 {{PD}}

The New Moon in Capricorn occurs at 3:14 AM PST on the 1st at 10 Cap 57

The Cappy New Moon forms a tidy Cardinal Grand Cross with Uranus, Earth, and Mars, and is itself conjunct Pluto and Mercury, and also sextiles Chiron and trines Pallas. We typically tense for a lot of action with such a configuration, especially when the ambulance crew (Chiron) is standing by and the Moon and Sun have hooked up with a major power player (Pluto). What I think we end up with, though, is more of a denouement, a drawing together of all the changes and revelations of those participants in the repeated slow-moving squares into a coherent statement of our changed circumstances. Rather than energies that act as bombs or bullies, we instead see an accounting, a gathering, of all that has come before, particularly from the squares of Uranus and Pluto, and we finally see the way these changes have given us power, skills, and wisdom. Yes! That’s what is left, after all the bullsh*t is distilled out: a scenario of grace and beauty is born based on our new (and certainly improved) power stance.

Some of you may say, ‘Wait a minute—I haven’t received any power! Nothing’s changed for me”—or it’s changed in negative ways, with opportunities deteriorating, with unexpected smackdowns and lots of anger, prompting erratic, often emotionally desperate, action (cue Chiron). Healing and claiming your power would’ve been the result, if you hadn’t gotten sidetracked, probably by anger or a need to rebel. Don’t worry, it happens to us all at some point—and it’s never too late to get yourself together. This Grand Cross offers an excellent chance to accelerate the lesson, to act up and heal, using the power you do have to become a dynamic Being. We’re likely to see this magnified ability in the House of the natal chart where the NM falls, as well as secondarily in the other Houses that hold the Cardinals (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn).

The Sabian for the New Moon is ‘A Large Group Of Pheasants On A Private Estate’. This is a symbol indicating the necessity of finding our tribe. It’s ‘birds of a feather’ quite literally, and the private estate describes that little portion of the world in which we are immersed, well-versed, and active. If you haven’t yet found your tribe, don’t despair—you will—just keep moving toward your dreams (oh my, I’m sounding like a bad inspirational speaker!) and practicing all those pastimes that define you, because it’s in pursuing your fulfillment that you meet everyone else who’s taking the same road.

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Just a Little Lunar Essence + the Daily Image 5 December 2013: Just Be

05 Thursday Dec 2013

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'Summer on the Dunes'NF Schiottz-Jensen 1913 {{PD-Art}}

‘Summer on the Dunes’ NF Schiottz-Jensen 1913 {{PD-Art}}

Noon Pacific the Capricorn Moon trines Sedna and conjuncts Venus. We can connect deeply with the Love concept, and so with those around us, through spirit and the intense connections we all share through life-death-life. This can make for a beautiful and co-operative environment and an exercise of genuine sympathies, though don’t expect much to be overt–this is the kind of connecting that’s wordless, in the ether, and may result more in an atmosphere than in action. 9 PM PST the Moon trines Mars; taking action, especially constructive action or moving to restrict or deny (Cappy Moon) is easy, but so is getting angry or impatient when impediments surface. Channel the energy consciously into things that take a lot of brio and push, for best results. Void begins at 9:33 PM PST; the Moon enters Aquarius at 10:54 PM PST.

Today’s image is an inflatable beach ball. It’s typical that we try to make every moment ‘count’–even our meditation has a purpose. How long has it been since you engaged in something with no point whatsoever? Consider purposely setting aside a time each day to just be, perhaps with an activity that serves nothing and no one, including yourself. You may be surprised at what finds its way into that gap, introduces itself, and changes your life.

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Just a Little Lunar Essence 10 October 2013: Who We Are Now

10 Thursday Oct 2013

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'The Soul of the Rose' Waterhouse 1908 {{PD-Art}}

‘The Soul of the Rose’ Waterhouse 1908 {{PD-Art}}

We begin the 10th with a Sagittarius Moon, and a Void that begins at 3:12 AM PDT and ends at 8:18 AM PDT with the Moon’s entry into Capricorn. 1 PM PDT the Moon sextiles Neptune and semi-sextiles Venus. This may help soften what can be a harsh take-down of a dream, a fantasy, or even a relationship, as the emotional sensitivities are rallied in support of that dream or ideal. We may have been disabused of something unreal at its core, but this contact allows us to intuit or to feel the reason it was necessary to see the truth of things. Just after 3 PM PDT the Moon hits the midpoint of Venus-Juno; again, a situation that starts out as female rivalries or that confronts status issues or the costs and benefits of empowerment options can be smoothed over with a little intuitive understanding. 11 PM PDT the Moon conjuncts Pluto and sextiles Chiron. It’s the urge to purge in an attempt to heal ourselves or others–but think carefully before indulging; as much harm as good can come from ‘getting it all off our chest’. Emotional changes instituted internally can heal long-standing issues–it’s interactions where we must be sensitive.

Today’s image is an old, floppy stuffed animal, sitting in a neglected golf club bag, in a dark, dusty corner of a closet. We all have things around the house that have fallen into disuse, sometimes because their time with us is past, sometimes because we have changed how we spend our time–yet we keep these things, not really thinking about them, not really noticing they’re there. It’s time to let go of some things we claim we’ll get back to ‘one of these days’; it’s also time to recognize that some things are better given to others, for whom they’ll be meaningful and bring joy. What we rid ourselves of today may be figurative or material, but ideally it will be both: this is our opportunity to let go of old things, and old patterns, not for the purpose of filling these spaces with new stuff, but to provide space to move, to breathe, to live, to remove the clutter that keeps us from fully being who we are now.

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For Your Weekend 13-15 September 2013: An ECLIPSE Forecast Sampler

13 Friday Sep 2013

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This vividly colored crazy quilt was created c1912, and photographed by Sean Pathasema {{PD}}

This vividly colored crazy quilt was created c1912, and photographed by Sean Pathasema {{PD}}

On the 13th at 4 PM PDT the Moon sextiles the Saturn-NN combination and is within conjunction of Pluto. This makes for some serious efforts to change reality and the Path to correspond to what we feel it should be. Step, and act, with care. 8 PM PDT the Moon quincunxes Mars, sextiles Chiron, and squares Uranus. This may feel like a poke in the eye; we think we’re being unique, original, or unusual, but our actions cause some unpleasant feelings, one way or another. Examine what the feelings driving the behavior really were; chances are we were acting out of some pent-up anger or frustration.

14 September an insistence on saying and doing whatever we want will have grave consequences. That is one extreme, of course; most of us won’t insist, but will almost certainly have to deal with someone who will. For everyone else the influence will show in various impulses to unique Self-expression that may be destructive, game-changing, or radical (and so perhaps reputation-affecting).

The Moon enters Aquarius at 5:06 AM PDT of the 15th. Just after 8 AM Pacific the Moon opposes Pallas and quincunxes Vesta. We are emotionally contrary, refusing what’s wise in favor of a (not entirely rational) sense of independence, fueled by the feeling that those things we are dedicated to aren’t serving us well, so why not blaze a new path? We won’t choose a good direction for our own expression and interests at this point–so just sit back and don’t react from an emotional stance, if it’s at all possible. Noon the Moon conjuncts Juno. At this time the emotions can lead us to reliable empowerment–just wait to act during the few hours that follow this aspect forming (that would be around 1-4 PM PDT), so that the previous contact to Pallas and Vesta is out of orb. 6 PM PDT the Moon squares the Nodes and Saturn and quincunxes Ceres. Now we’re cookin’! We can easily see how the path, the reality picture, and the power and authority picture must be adjusted for maximum benefit.

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Just a Little Lunar Essence 16 August 2013: ‘Knowing Ourselves’

16 Friday Aug 2013

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'Reading' Joan Llimona 1891 {{PD-Art}}

‘Reading’ Joan Llimona 1891 {{PD-Art}}

7 AM PDT of the 16th the Sagittarius Moon forms the apex to a Finger of God with base of Mars-Sedna. This suggests that if our actions and choices are based on truly intimate knowledge and understanding of ourselves, emotional fulfillment will follow. Sounds simple enough. 9 AM PDT the Moon trines Sun-Ceres, offering us a direct line through either the emotions or the intuition to our most powerful personal identity stance–embrace it! Also a good point at which to judge the effects of diet on health. Void begins at 9:59 AM PDT; the Moon enters Capricorn at 8:26 PM Pacific time. Immediately the Moon squares Venus, fresh in Libra. The emotions are challenged in relationship or in dealing with something in life we treasure; try to determine the issue’s worth to you before making a move.

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Capricorn Full Moon 23 June 2013: ‘A Birth Is An End’

21 Friday Jun 2013

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'Birth of the Virgin' Jan de Beer 1561 {{PD-Art}}

‘Birth of the Virgin’ Jan de Beer 1561 {{PD-Art}}

The Capricorn Full Moon occurs at 4:31 AM Pacific time at 2 Capricorn 09 of the 23rd: ‘A Birth Is An End’

A Full Moon is a culmination, a gathering together of influences and experiences, a time to draw conclusions and for events to draw to a close, at least symbolically. It demarcates an accumulated result of what has come before–but this time, what we must notice is that all endings, all culminations, also represent new beginnings–and that reinforces the idea that, really, there is no ‘end’ or ‘beginning’, only points at which we are able to draw conclusions from the continuous stream of our experiences. This FM aspects Saturn and Neptune (by sextile), Ceres (by quincunx) and Jupiter (by opposition), and suggests that what concludes is an illusion within our reality, possibly of our own power, influence, or position within the social circle. This may be disappointing or enlivening, as we come to see we are not bound by the image or restrictions we thought we were; but we may miss the birth of the new, so busy are we looking back at what was, at what has ended.

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Just a Little Lunar Essence 5-6 March 2013: ‘Unpopular’

05 Tuesday Mar 2013

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‘Sheep and Goat’ Artist Unknown {{PD}}

From the current ECLIPSE:

We’re in the Lunar Void right now, with the Moon entering Capricorn at 4:14 PM PST of the 5th. Starting at 9 PM PST and lasting through 9 AM of the 6th, the Moon sextiles Neptune, Chiron, and Venus, with stops along the way to square Uranus (4 AM PST) and quincunx Jupiter (6 AM PST). This plunges us into an agitated emotional state where we attempt to express the individuality through creativity, Art, Love, or healing, but may find our actions or choices unpopular on the social scene. Why? I don’t know, though we may find a clue in the way the social circle wants to keep it light, and possibly non-committal (Gemini) while we are interested in solid progress and nailing down commitment and achievement (Capricorn)–we’re just too serious, it seems, for networking successfully. Just give it a rest, for now.

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Just a Little Weekend Lunar Essence 15-16 December 2012: ‘Feel It And It Happens’

14 Friday Dec 2012

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For Saturday 15 December 2012:

2 AM PST the Capricorn Moon forms the base of a Finger of God with the North Node, apex Earth. This suggests that emotions will translate smoothly into life direction, which will have a direct impact on the material situation. This could be a ‘feel it and it happens’ aspect; or rather, a ‘feel it and it changes our efforts, which impact our material circumstances’. Doesn’t flow as well, but means exactly the same thing. 4 AM PST the Moon sextiles Pallas, infusing the feelings with wisdom (and probably a good dose of patience, too).  Noon Pacific time the Moon sextiles Venus in the 29th degree of Scorpio. This stresses relationships and/ or finances, where we are likely to worry there’s something we don’t know about one or the other. The answer to this may actually precede this contact, at around 11 AM PST when the Moon captures Juno at the midpoint of Moon-Venus. This might show us exactly where our real empowerment status and options lie–and the lesson we should take from this is that it’s easy to forget what we know, when something dear (relationships, funds, assets, our Art) comes under stress.

And for Sunday the 16th:

2 AM of the 16th the Aquarian Moon becomes part of a cascade effect, by squaring Saturn, sextiling Mercury, and semi-sextiling Pluto–which arrangement of course catches Merc at the Saturn-Pluto midpoint. The effect may be one where each of us only sees a portion of the chain–one person experiences repression of emotion (Moon sq Saturn) communicates that (Merc) to another, who perceives it as a destructive or deliberately harmful confession (Pluto), for instance, or where transformative emotions (Moon-Pluto) are not communicated to a father-figure or authority (Saturn-Merc) or where those emotions allow one to break the rules (Saturn-Pluto), for another example.

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