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The Essence for 23 March 2011: Still Life With Tantrum and Fruit

23 Wednesday Mar 2011

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5:30 AM PDT and the Moon sextiles Vesta and squares Venus; we may try to implement what we know to be right, only to have values, relationships, or financial concerns conflict with this. It seems this should all flow smoothly together, and yet it doesn’t–with resolution coming when we get honest about what Venusian thing we are less than righteous about (for instance, we may say we honor our parents or children, but when the situation calls on us to live that, we may feel put upon or too busy–and this shows us quite clearly where we’re not quite walking our talk).

1:45 PM Pacific the Moon enters Sag–and right away the Moon squares Ceres and trines Uranus, and we start our Moon-in-Sagittarius time with a challenge, of sorts: either authority challenges us, or we use our own authority to assert our emotional agenda, and in either case we are trying to show how free-thinking, independent, and avant garde we are–uh-oh. Think of how you behave when you are feeling very headstrong, just wanting to show how nothing can constrain you–’Nothing can tie me down!” That’s how we’ll behave, and it will take whatever form is most characteristic of each of us at our most rebellious. Be Self-aware, and try to minimize the fallout. I knew one woman who was legendary in her family for her great act of rebellion as a pre-teen: she threw orange peels at the TV in protest when she was told to stop watching and go do her chores. Try to make your eruption as minimalistic as hers was.

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29 January 2011: Keeping Our Balance

28 Friday Jan 2011

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'The Girls in the Boat' Edelfelt 1881

The story here is a slew of bodies posited within just 56 degrees, starting with the Moon at 13 Sagittarius as the 29th begins here in the Pacific time zone. Next is Venus at 23 Sag, Vesta at 00 Capricorn, North Node at 2 Cap, Pluto at 6 Cap, Pallas at 15 Cap, Mercury at 21 Cap, Sun at 9 Aquarius, and Ceres and Mars both at 10 Aquarius. It makes me think of a boat on the sea, with all the passengers rushed to one side (probably to see something–Sag; to grab a seat–Cap; and to lead the group or follow a friend–Aquarius!) It weights the Universe in a direction that seems highly interactive, demanding of our energy and attention, focused in a very small portion of the natal chart. Where this gathering stretches across your chart is the place that will be jumpin’–or, will make you jump! It’s a command to think hard, work hard, and reach out–the challenge will be to respond adequately to the Universe without nursing a feeling that we’re being distracted–we’re instead being pointed in the right, momentary direction.

As to the Moon, she’ll sweep over these energies through the 2nd of February, touching off each one, asking that we give them our attention, one at a time. Today the focus is on Venus–relationships, values, and finances all come under scrutiny from within and without, and we may find ourselves facing a lot of questions about how well our current circumstances are serving our needs in these areas. Venus in Sag naturally makes us think of ways to expand her influence–and now we’re looking for a little Self-empowerment, as well (Juno opposed Uranus).

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28 January 2011: Getting to Know Jupiter in Aries, Getting to Know Ourselves

27 Thursday Jan 2011

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Around 12:30 AM PST the Sagittarius Moon trines Jupiter; if we’ve been looking for some clues as to the emotional effects of Jupiter’s sign change, we can get them now, chiefly by reaching out, through the social arena, and/ or through what’s published or broadcast, and also possibly through a religious (as opposed to a spiritual) experience (not always one and the same).

1:30 in the afternoon Pacific the Moon reflects that gathering of Sun, Ceres, and Mars in Aquarius. This lasts well into evening, and gives a large experience (I can’t think of any other way to put it!) that is revealing for what it tells us about our identity, our sense of authority, and our willingness to assert and aggress. The question is, how much will we do to promote and protect our own interests, and how much will we bow to the identity issues, sense of authority, and ego and assertion matters of others? This period should be surveyed with that in mind; gather information, about yourself and others, as it will make knowing what to do (or choose) later much easier. The trine to Earth just after 2 PM PST will make material matters come forward, all in the light of the ongoing reflection of the gathering in Aquarius.

2 January 2011: The Danger of False Premises, and A Little ‘Quiet Time’

01 Saturday Jan 2011

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Sometimes group or tribal priorities make it very hard to empower ourselves Koch 1806 {{PD-Art}}

Around 4 PM PST of the 2nd the Moon squares Jupiter and sextiles Neptune, while effectively kicking off a T-square involving Jupiter/ Uranus opposite Juno. This suggests a prolonged period (through to the Moon’s Void) of tension that we try to resolve using the emotions and/ or intuition. The opposing forces will likely be the group v. our own personal empowerment needs (and this is probably a struggle that has been going on in some form for some time), and we will meet a situation that seems to require we find a solution to the stand-off. Maybe we can; Sag Moon puts the emotional emphasis on knowing–and what we know, intuitively or through the feeling senses, could be the key to resolving the issue. The chance that we may be mislead (or mislead ourselves) is there (Neptune)–but this comes at the beginning of the issue–if we can recognize false premises upon which we may be attempting to build our answers, then we can eliminate them and move forward confidently with the intuition in play.

Void begins at 9:21 PM, with the Moon entering Capricorn (oh here we go again!) at 11:38 PM PST. Dark of the Moon began about 1 AM of the 1st, ushering in a little ‘quiet time’–take these days as a chance to re-group and rest.

Through the first week of the month, the Sun moves toward square with Saturn–and we feel it, especially during the Dark of the Moon as the Moon approaches conjunction (and eclipse) with the Sun. This initial week may feel very heavy, with a lot of assessment of progress and accomplishment, and a lot of down feelings if we aren’t reaching amazing pinnacles. Don’t be so hard on yourself that you discount what’s of most importance: love, laughter, and the kind sustenance offered by the Universe.

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5 December 2010: Basking in the New Moon

05 Sunday Dec 2010

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Hard to do, really, as a New Moon is so fresh and tenuous, barely reflecting any light–and yet, we feel it, as a major energy shift comes into play. Since the Sagittarius setting for the Sun and Moon meeting seems to have freed us all, I’ll just offer up a little advice on current energies in play. For access to more detail, and daily and monthly forecasts, articles, and more, please get ECLIPSE for only $4.95 for 3 months (Nov, Dec, Jan) http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/the-latest-new-fall-2010-eclipse/ Thanks for your support!

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Venus trines the SN in Water through the 6th–remember that now’s the time when we might finally see the true effects of the retrograde–and this suggests both a tendency toward sentimentality (even when that’s not our usual mode) and an urge to follow old familiar ways and paths. Make a real effort to stay focused in the now; remind ourselves that the current reality is what’s really in force right now. Venus is also sextile Mercury/ Pluto/ NN, and this can be both positive and negative: positive as we communicate beautifiully and welcome change that enhances our Path, and negatively in that we may paper over unpleasantness with pretty nothings and may be too welcoming of something that’s ultimately destructive. It’s a balancing act, one Venus is all too familiar with via her Libra rulership, and that may hint that in this period a partner or other with whom we can share and bounce ideas off of may be the best way to avoid overdoing in some vital and far-reaching sense.

Mars is now planet of latest degree, in an agreeable Fire sign, and that spells action! Is that a good idea now? It almost doesn’t matter, as action may precede thoughts–just be careful you don’t get burned by the freewheelin’ spontaneity that will feel like a great notion but may not be one, in the end (as those are only sometimes)  🙂

The New Moon of 5 December 2010: The Wisdom Spark

04 Saturday Dec 2010

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The New Moon Sabian for the December 5th event, which takes place at 13 Sagittarius 28 at 9:35 AM PST: ‘The Great Pyramid and The Sphinx’  Let’s note here that there is one aspect to the NM when we use our 2 degree max orb (let’s call this the ‘orb of precision’!)–this is a sextile between the NM/ Sun and the conjunction of Saturn/h. Zeus.

The Great Pyramid and the Sphinx are both symbols of wisdom, the kind of ancient truths that hold the secrets of life itself. True wisdom typically expresses concepts that resonate at all levels: spiritual, physical/ material, mental, emotional, linking the seen and unseen in perfect harmony. This suggests that the New Moon will spark a seed-light within each of us that springs from an essential life-truth–and the aspect to Saturn/ h. Zeus says it will have a material component, something in reality we can actually point to (so not something that is pure concept or choice) and further that this will express in some way a deep desire or ambition within.

The New Moon is not an idea point, but an action point (Cardinal placement of Saturn, h. Zeus, Mercury, and Pluto) that pushes that idea literally out into the world (Sagittarius placement of Sun and Moon) setting in motion an effect of change, transformation, or obliteration that reflects a Soul-deep ambition or desire (h. Zeus).

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8 November 2010: Embracing Discretion

08 Monday Nov 2010

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Here’s the tip for the day:  In the early morning hours of the 8th Mercury moves into the 29th degree of Scorpio, semi-sextile Venus, taking the lady of love’s tension and giving it a ready outlet in communications. Yikes! Control is even more important than ususal with this influence; discretion, especially choosing to hold back rather than speak out, is in this instance very much the better part of valor. Venus is not herself nowadays–she’ll appreciate that you held back (and so will you) once she goes direct.

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7 November 2010: Thoughts on a Sunday

07 Sunday Nov 2010

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Hello my Pretties! Just a few things knockin’ around on a prickly-smooth Sunday. Why prickly-smooth? We’ve got the transiting Moon in Sagittarius conjuncting Mars, backing the aggressive thrust with an emotional impetus that makes us reach out–but are we being at all thoughtful of our purposes, others’ feelings, and/ or what we might set in motion? This is the question–will we be attuned enough to realize our aims and focus our energy in a positive direction, or is ‘over the top’ too strong a call to be resisted? Oh, I’m full of questions today!

The smooth part is that if we’re in sync enough with prevailing energy, we can make great strides in our intended directions. So, a boost is available, if we can embrace an adventurous attitude that doesn’t run over others in the process.

If you can play it modestly cool until late evening PST, the Moon hits Pallas and we see the light–wise directions are pointed out through the emotional perceptions–and we can make really good choices.

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15 September 2010: It’s All Changing

15 Wednesday Sep 2010

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Mars, of course, is raw at 00 Scorpio, but honestly, I didn’t anticipate how much energy would’ve built to this point when I did the forecast (so since I don’t always get it perfect, maybe you shouldn’t buy ECLIPSE!  http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/new-summer-2010-eclipse/ Though it does have pretty pictures, and articles on Pluto, the 6th, and more! And I’d still want the Venus retro material and the lowdown on the upcoming Cardinal Point Moon!) Today seems to be a watershed for this build-up, but it’s only a plateau–we see tension, force, and deliberateness (for this seems the most fitting word) in what’s accrued, but this is just the beginning of the change.

For most of us, it’s one form of turmoil or another–so I have to blame it all on the Cardinal Cross energies, and the still-barely-not-quite-in-place T– and the entry of the Moon to Capricorn later today, and its meeting with Pluto. I think the Lunar energy has done a version of its old school horary skill, Translation and Collection of Light, grabbing the blast of Uranus/ Jupiter as it squares them (they’re subdued now, and yet maybe more dangerous, poised as they are ‘below the surface’ in Pisces–yes, I’m talking about that Laurel and Hardy of the sky–is anyone as old as I, with a memory of those two comedians?–Jupiter a rotund Hardy, feeling like the brains of the outfit, bossing the actually brighter Laurel, who’s having a high-strung Uranian breakdown when his idea doesn’t prevail–and isn’t that when things snap, when one rebels or strikes quick as lightning, when the energy is frustrated and, I’m thinking, betrayed–because that’s what I’m seeing all around me, individuals who have been done wrong, it’s coming to light, and now we’re hearing the gentle ‘click’ of the chamber enclosing the bullet–they are getting ready to address the situation).

The thing for all of us to know is: this is not the end, we are not at ‘the result,’ we are mid-way in the process. What we are seeing now is what’s been growing and accumulating for some time–the negatives swirl and gather the flotsam of random hate and anger and jealousy and present their gift (and I mean that in the German sense, as the word means ‘poison’ in Deutschland!) to the too-trusting, the unsuspecting, those who have looked away from the nastiness, feeling there was nothing they could do.

There is a group out there who will ride through this relatively undisturbed; these are the individuals who’ve been willing to confront the bad guy all along–that willingness acts as a protective shield, because if there’s one thing we know about nasty people, about evil, is that the last thing they want is a confrontation, to be called out, because, really, when good musters itself, truly comes to the showdown in all its brilliant, deafening glory, it kicks bad’s ass so easily–remember that next time the choice is presented to you.

13-14 September 2010: New Perspectives

13 Monday Sep 2010

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The Sag Moon is its unadulterated, Sadge-y self (and that means expansive, curious, pushing out toward new things, experiences, and people–though it does sit from 10 AM PDT to 12:30 PM or so at the midpoint of Pluto/ Venus, offering a stark, fleeting, and radical emotional picture of the ways change may alter love, money, or assets) until late in the 2 PM hour PDT when it sextiles Saturn and squares Mercury. This may make us too quick to cement awkward conditions or agree to what’s communicated, probably at least in part out of relief that the retro’s over!

9:30 PM-ish the Sag Moon quincunxes the South Node, bringing a fit of nostalgia, regret, or, for some, emotional or intuitive knowledge of something in the past that had not been clear until now–a revelation that allows some pieces that didn’t fit before to fall into place.

Tight groupings of energies mean that the Moon passes through considerable spans without contact–and a Sagittarius Moon, fresh off a Merc Direction, means we seek knowledge and reach out in search of new perspectives–there’s a thirst for what’s new, and the danger is we are too quick to accept ‘new’ information, ‘new’ knowledge, and to change views or act on it without sufficient vetting. We have a long period of this through about 8 PM PDT on the 14th, when the Moon forms a T-square with the Sun/ Earth axis–tension, assumptions gone wrong, new revelations, and emotional confrontation (internal or external) are the result.

The Moon conjuncts Ceres at 3:30 AM PDT on the 15th, and we get a solid glimpse of our own power in the broadest sense–we see how and in what ways we can reach out or share knowledge or assets at our most natural–and caring for/ nurturing others will be on the agenda for some, with a test of authority or boundaries for others.

 It’s a couple of days of, in some ways, testing the limits, but these are mostly the limits we’ve been placing on our own perspectives; with the directions of Merc and Pluto we may feel an opening up–cautions are found here http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/new-summer-2010-eclipse/ along with info on Venus Retrograde, the upcoming Aries Point Full Moon, the creative complex, and so much more!

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