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7-8 April 2010: Remembering Love

07 Wednesday Apr 2010

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Ah, Aquarius Moon! We all could use a little calm, cool, and collected–certainly a phrase reflective of the Aquarian mindset. I’m witnessing two ways of responding to the Aquarian energy: some of us have been responding to Chiron at 29 degrees, with rampant and insistent Self-sabotage, and the Moon simply brings our emotional attention to it, and some of us are feeling overworked and overwhelmed (and though this isn’t the cause, Juno/ Sedna conjunct may have contributed to the feeling as we’ve been unable to see what might be empowering, especially materially, with the conjunction in Taurus), and this sense of being overtaken by events, duties, work may see a lightening with this Moon, as it allows us to get some distance and handle with the mind what might otherwise affect us emotionally.

I discussed the effects up through the oppostion to Mars here https://juliedemboski.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/6-april-2010-a-dose-of-emotional-wisdom/ and also talk about Pluto’s turnaround; so what about the rest of the day? Around 4-6 PM PDT the Moon semi-sextiles Pluto, and normally this wouldn’t be a big deal, but it may allow a glimpse at what the Pluto retrograde holds emotionally for each of us.

By 8 PM PDT the Moon squares Mercury, and emotions may drive words–conflict is in the air, and considering how irritated many of us have been, lately, we may be better off lying low–though certainly the urge to intellectualize our pain, or to address differences through discussion, will be strong–go for it only if you are able to stay rational and not use the Aquarian energy as a way to justify what is really an emotional upset.

Midnight Pacific the Moon squares Venus, and for an undisciplined few, the temptation to drag those agitated thoughts from early in the evening into  relationships, or into consideration of values, talents, and asset use, will be overwhelming–everybody else may feel a kind of alienation, a sense of being just a little removed from love–so our best response may be to remind ourselves (for the mental processes will likely be in radical overdrive–thanks, Aquarius!) of all the love we have. Remembering that we are loved, whether we are able to see, feel, or perceive it in the moment, can be a powerful mental tool to get us through a rough patch and keep us making decisions that are to our benefit.

A trine of the Moon to Zeus around 7 AM PDT on the 8th will bring a ‘feeling our oats’ interlude–at this point the mind may be clicking faster than we can keep track (or control) of, and allying it to ambitions and Will could make us say (or commit to) things before we know it–so slow it all down, if possible. A quincunx to the South Node during the 2-3 PM hour may take us down memory lane–and we’re likely to adjust our interpretation of our memories because of it.

Today’s Link: A discussion of timing in a chart http://heavenlytruth.typepad.com/heavenly-truth/2010/03/ricky-martins-reveal-why-now-is-the-time-for-him-to-come-out-of-the-closet.html On Uranus through the 4th http://theastrologyplace.blogspot.com/2010/04/uranus-transits-4th-house.html This seems right in line with today’s aspects http://www.theastrologyblog.com/2010/04/poetry-corner-love-pain-and-commitment.html and inspection of natal aspect Sun conjunct Venus (scroll down for more aspects) http://funkastrology.co.uk/natal-sun-conjunct-venus/

6 April 2010: A Dose of Emotional Wisdom

06 Tuesday Apr 2010

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The Moon moves through the latter half of Capricorn today and more subtle energies come forward–and that means influences may surface in behavior before we even know they’re there. Right now the Moon’s sextile to Jupiter makes the future seem expansive; we can’t, for the moment, imagine any obstacles that could slow us down, but by around noon Pacific time they start to appear: a quincunx to Vesta and trine to Sedna that brings a need to adjust our actions (or at least our emotional reactions) to our values–the problem is we either won’t know how to do this or won’t see the need to in the first place. This combo makes for distressed feelings around core priorities or a sense of ‘flying blind’ that can be disorienting or may give a feeling of invulnerability–the old ‘if I don’t know about difficulties they can’t hurt me’ routine.

The trick is to pay attention to what we perceive around 10 AM PDT. This is when the Moon sextiles Pallas and gives us a dose of emotional wisdom. Whatever we’re seeing as smart at this point should be followed through on, with subsequent urges for change best left until the judgment clears once again. By 3:30 PM the Moon is trine Juno and we’re back in wisdom territory, at least in terms of being able to discern what will empower us; if we’re considering making a move in the relationship arena, though, think twice, as Juno can get all judgy and vindictive when it’s not in her own best interests. Look for avenues of personal empowerment expression that don’t involve the mate or those of whom you might be a touch envious or jealous, and put your energy there.

Pluto retrogrades this evening Pacific time; effects won’t be immediate, more like the brakes being applied to a train–you can travel a long way in the same direction before you come to a halt. Wherever it’s sitting right now in your chart, it may feel a little like a wee bit of heart attack pressure, as Pluto stations and, it seems, presses down–but this will be something you’ve lived with for a while now, there just may be more of an awareness of it, along with a more active desire to get out from under it, as Pluto goes retrograde.

By 11 PM PDT the Moon helps Uranus sandwich Neptune, with the sextile between the Cappy Moon and Uranus delivering a surprise or jolt straight out of dreams, delusions, or fantasies (I’d love for you to share how this might manifest for you, if you’re so inclined). The Moon’s Void begins at 1:20 AM PDT; Moon enters Aquarius on the 7th at 5:50 AM PDT. The Moon immediately trines Saturn; less than an hour after the Moon’s entry into Aquarius Saturn will retreat to 00 Libra 00, and we will all feel it. How, you ask? It may come in a ‘frontier’ feeling, a newness or rawness that imparts a temporary feeling that there are no rules, particularly in how we relate to each other (Libra). I’ll be watching this closely, as I sense there’ll be some Saturnian surprises in this, perhaps with boundaries lifted or structures or organizations we’ve counted on in the past for the moment unreliable. Again, would love to hear how this shows for you.

By the time the Moon opposes Mars in Leo (about 2 PM PDT) we may be just about ready to burst. The desire to do something about recent perceptions will be mighty–just make sure you’re keeping what came forward from that dose of wisdom in mind.

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Today’s Link: let’s talk about dreams http://dreamorpheus.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/black-panther-unleashe/ and on the upcoming Merc retro http://celestialspace.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/the-architecture-of-the-mind-mercury-retrograde-in-taurus-april-17th-2010/

1 April 2010: Sorting It Out, Making It Happen

01 Thursday Apr 2010

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Jupiter und Antiope by Franz Anton Maulbertsch 1780

The start of the day, at least for West Coasters, sees the Moon mid-Scorpio, ready to sextile the North Node, then trine Jupiter; that’s offering a surge of energy buoyed by emotion–we can get a lot done, whether we’re inspired or acting out of a need to uncover, find out, push forward that can reach dysfunctional proportions. We shouldn’t thumb our noses at the ‘whys’ behind our actions, though, as the result is the same whether we’re aware of our motivations or not: massive amounts of work well done, a strong sense of having accomplished, and a solid chance to alleviate any guilt we may be carrying (a Scorpio Moon can see us make the most of what we might otherwise consider negative). This influence lasts well into afternoon PDT–use it!

By 4 PM PDT the Moon comes into range of opposing Juno and Sedna, and conjuncting Pallas, and this effect lasts until about 9 PM. The influence is one we literally can’t discern, but that is active nonetheless. The general thrust is that our emotions will offer wise guidance; follow them and we can’t go wrong. The challenge is that we may not know how we feel! The problem will be one of empowerment; we may not recognize what may be empowering to us, may not see the ways others are empowered and how that affects us, and we may come up short as we fail to realize that we are being driven to find a path that makes us feel empowered–and this latter can lead us in the wrong direction, as we seek to feel powerful no matter what; we may also be prone to project problems and the ability to make a difference onto the partner. What we need to recognize is that everyone within the situation is being driven by the same thing, the need to feel they are in charge of their own choices, to be respected, and to feel effective within the scenario presented. Keeping this in mind will help make the energies more conscious and will help us understand what’s behind our own and others’ choices–and that means we can head off trouble at the pass.

Empowerment issues will only be muddled by today’s perfection of the Earth/ Zeus conjunction, which blends the material and the ambitions and Will into one indistinguishable mass. We may invest the physical, possessions, and getting our way with far too much importance, and could easily confuse changes to the material situation with an assault on ourselves. Take a step back from material changes before reacting; the Scorp Moon could easily attach hidden emotional upset about other things to this situation, so remain aware of the possibilities.

By 4 AM on the 2nd the Scorpio Moon is within orb of a square to Neptune and a trine to Uranus, suggesting that, though we can draw deep to make the original move, to create, to educate, we must discern upon what our inspiration is based: ideals, imagination, or delusion? Knowing the difference can make the square of the Moon to Chiron that follows (around 8 AM PDT) a celebration of skills brought forward, rather than a recoiling from hurt over pursuing a mirage. At 29 degrees Chiron is, on the one hand, not fooling around; on the other, though, it can feel like the energy is really doing a number on us, feinting and jabbing, as our own unique primal wound gets repeatedly poked.

 The Void begins at 8:21 AM PDT on April 2nd; Moon enters Sagittarius (9:52 AM PDT) and immediately quincunxes Mercury and sextiles Saturn, all at 00 of their respective signs. This can be an awkward combination, as the urge to reach out and commune and communicate is strong but raw–success depends on how much Self-discipline we are willing to apply to the outreach and how much maturity with which we’re willing to invest our communications. Restraint is the ideal.

Today’s Link: About the Hadron Collider http://judecowell.wordpress.com/2010/03/30/large-hadron-collider-uranus-to-aries-point/ and here http://astroxa.blogspot.com/2010/03/atom-smashing-astrology-science.html

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27-28 March 2010: Pounce

27 Saturday Mar 2010

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Fight Between a Tiger and a Buffalo 1908 Henri Rousseau {{PD-Art}}

Need to defend, being stalked, under attack–at least, that’s what we may feel like as energies face off across the Aries/ Libra axis. When did our zeitgeist shift so firmly away from that intellectual and Collective bent we enjoyed when so much clustered in Aquarius and Pisces? Sure, they’re not empty by any means, with each sign still holding two heavy hitters apiece; but with the swifter-moving, everyday energies of the Sun, Venus, and Mercury now in Aries, and Libra anchored by Saturn, Earth, and Zeus, it may be time to re-tool our approach, as a cool but all-inclusive embrace just doesn’t do it anymore. Factor in the pull of Pluto, with Ceres less than four degrees from conjunction (and if you’re aware of the story of their negotiation, it may make you highly conscious of the way the imminent meeting of these two colossal gods should bring forward an exceptionally interesting power situation), and don’t forget about now-direct Mars in Leo, an energy of Self-interest that must have the attention of others in order to feel successful, and we see that, all together, there’s some high energy interaction brewing. For some this will take the form of a healthy and necessary Self-assertion that will get them what they want (or on the road to it), for others it’s bringing a stand-off against equal-but-opposite interests, and for still others it encourages a quagmire-style power struggle that may don the clothes of a relationship but which beneath that cozy cardigan is wearing the jumpsuit of exerting the personal Will on others. Now if that didn’t make you laugh (or guffaw, or ‘tsk’) I don’t know what will.

The Virgo Moon gives us an atmosphere where criticism comes too easily; channel that focus on detail toward preparing your taxes, taking inventory of your stash, or finishing that 3,000 piece puzzle of the sky–you’ll be glad you took that vow of silence, whether or not you actually use the time to accomplish anything. By 10:00 PM Sunday the 28th Pacific time, and lasting for about three hours, we’ll see the Moon apex a Finger of God, base Neptune/ Chiron sextile Venus. With some attitude adjustment (the quincunx) we can infuse circumstances with a sense of love and caring that springs from a willingness to meet ideals and allow healing (and that is what I mean, ‘allow healing,’ as so often we will not allow it, holding tight to our hurt like it’s a stuffed zebra we won at the fair, like it shows how we beat the rip-off carnival of life and gained for ourselves a plush and unusual companion to hug at night).

So don’t walk out into the world this weekend expecting (or even armed for) a fight–that might only attract others who are responding in kind–instead exercise your authority and skill in an area that is unambiguously your own, and remain conscious and cordial during encounters. Refusing to draw weapons at the slightest slight will help keep things in reasonable perspective, as the quincunx between Mars and Ceres may bring way too many egos, as well as those believing they have a natural right to intrude, out to play.

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Today’s Link: today in more detail http://cosmiclifecoach.wordpress.com/

26 March 2010: Emotional Gauntlet

26 Friday Mar 2010

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By 7 AM PDT the Moon quincunxes the North Node, squares Juno, and trines Mercury, giving West Coasters a brisk and perhaps challenging start to the day; for everyone, it’s a gauntlet that requires course adjustments and a re-visioning of what makes for empowerment–but at least communication and information will flow. Don’t be so distracted by difficulties that you fail to realize how much you’ve been able to learn; it’s all info that will come in handy in the near future.

From roughly 1 PM to 4:30 PM PDT the Moon joins Vesta and adds Lunar energy to the T of the sacred square the opposition of Sedna and Pallas. This lights up a situation that already exists but suddenly feels in need of attention; simply put our values, home circumstance, and/ or sex life is under stress because we just can’t see what the wise thing to do is. Unfortunate, but if we can step outside ourselves and draw on past experience we may be empowered to deal with things successfully (Juno sextile South Node).

By 6:30 PM the Leo Moon trines Venus, making for a great time to socialize, or to ask for what we want; in general, assertive energies are rewarded, though going overboard in exercising ambition or Will will almost certainly lead us toward delusion (Zeus sesquiquadrate Neptune).

By 11 PM the Moon opposes Neptune and quincunxes Uranus, bringing danger of true emotional confusion that leads to impulsiveness–obviously, sit tight through this if possible. As of 12:30 AM on the 27th the Moon opposes Chiron–we just don’t need to experience this hurt, if we’ll only put our skills to work to employ the energy in our favor.

Void begins 1:59 AM PDT of the 27th, with a Leo Moon that will make no more aspects a great time to retire the ego and abandon the push forward, if only until the Moon enters Virgo at 3:57 AM PDT.

Today’s Link: the Quincunx explained http://starrynightastro.wordpress.com/2010/02/28/the-astrology-of-aspects-the-dilemmas-known-as-inconjuncts/

25 March 2010: Mysterious Ways

25 Thursday Mar 2010

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Just when you start to think the Universe has suddenly stopped making sense (as when something seems to come out of nowhere and all you can think is, ‘Why the h*ll is that coming at me?!’) something else comes along that says, relax! You’re on the right track. That happened to me today–a mystifying, slightly negative encounter that just didn’t make sense, followed by an incredible show of support. With hindsight, I suspect the first was a reminder that some people are–I’ll be blunt–out of their minds (and by that I mean they’re so wrapped up in their own issues that interaction with others isn’t really happening–we’re just screens on which to project), while the other event was one of those profoundly generous kindnesses that is so well timed you can’t help but marvel at the workings of the Universe. And that’s what I’m doing right now.

But what about tomorrow? (Yes, technically it’s already tomorrow, but I have yet to go to bed) As I write this, we’re still in the Cancer Moon Void–so maybe this won’t come out the way we expect! The Moon enters Leo at 2:38 AM PDT, making contact with Mars, a quincunx to Ceres, a sextile to Saturn, and a sesquiquadrate to Jupiter. This sets the tone, with the Self-interested inclinations of Leo perking right up to fiery Martian contact; the urge to action is there, but authorities and the social sphere may require modifications before we can push forward–but once the way is clear we make good progress.

Around 9 AM PDT the Moon trines the Sun, and we likely respond with a surge of energy–optimism is the keyword here. By 11 AM the Moon quincunxes Pluto, and suddenly what’s stirring seems a little darker than we anticipated just a couple of hours ago–but see this as a chance to emotionally cleanse, and as a warning to avoid creating any new secrets. Around 11 PM the Moon sextiles Zeus, and we see a bit of emotional muscle flexing and perhaps Will and desires imposed. And not much more stirs until 3 AM PDT of the 26th, when the Moon is apex to a Finger of God with base Jupiter sextile North Node, suggesting that the emotions act as facilitator to expansion, educational, or travel attempts that are in harmony with our overall life direction.  Over the next three hours the Moon is also square Juno and trine Mercury, meaning that we can communicate effortlessly though such free-flow of information might not empower us–so caution is in order.

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Today’s Link: Love this site–informative and endlessly interesting http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mjpowell/Astro/Naked-Eye-Planets/Naked-Eye-Planets.htm#Asteroids

And take a good look at Mars! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36027216/ns/technology_and_science-space/?GT1=43001

All times approximate, Pacific Daylight, unless stated precisely. Photo courtesy of NASA

24 March 2010: Moony Cancer Moon

24 Wednesday Mar 2010

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After what turned out to be a wonderfully rollicking 36 hour family party (2 birthdays this week! no waiting!) with a Cancer Moon as the perfect time for our close-knit group to celebrate, I’m ready for a little vacation–so I’m back here with you, dear reader, with a few comments on the upcoming 24.

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We start with a trine of the Water Moon to the equally emo Jupiter (1 AM PDT) offering up plenty of reaction and intuition, to and through the social sphere, and this may be an especially sensitive period in terms of our own feelings about social issues, our place within the larger scheme, and the Jupiterian areas of education, religion, foreign interests, travel, and any attempts we make toward expansion of our world. It’s an excellent point for reflection on who we are and where we’re going, particularly concerning our personal role and impact on the Collective, as we are both highly perceptive of our true feelings and able to negotiate our physical situation (literally and figuratively) effectively (Ceres square Saturn)–empowerment is possible, with a little effort (Moon sextile Juno).

5 AM PDT sees the Moon conjunct the South Node, and we may get a little moony over those feelings we’ve been examining; their connection to the past is easily seen, and this makes it easy to get a little distance and gain an extraordinary amount of understanding. 11 AM the Moon squares Venus, and it seems all our mooning may upset relationships and resources–we’ll see a need to redistribute energy allotments, but don’t jump to conclusions–we may at this point be a little too close to our feelings to make wise conclusions (Moon square Pallas, sextile Sedna).

9:30 PM PDT and the Moon trines Uranus and quincunxes Neptune–could make for some rough hours, as rebellion comes too easily, and it’s fueled by what are likely misunderstandings and misinterpretations. Try to keep over-sensitivity at bay, if only by refusing to react off the cuff. Quincunx to Chiron, 11 PM, and hurt is a real possibility, if we don’t handle the earlier impulses well. 12:24 AM on the 25th PDT the Void begins, with the Moon entering Leo at 2:38 AM Pacific on the 25th and heading directly for a conjunction to Mars, quincunx to Ceres, and a sextile to Saturn. This kicks off a period of emotional Self-focus (Leo) that may make us prone to act out against the will of authorities (in an oblique way that doesn’t present a direct challenge), but the rules or reality will get in the way, so better to think about what we might like to do, but hold back for now.

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Today’s Link: another look at Aries http://twilightstarsong.blogspot.com/2010/03/zodiac-sign-aries.html

See the current issue of ‘ECLIPSE’ here http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/eclipse-in-depth-astrology-for-the-21st-century/

And have a good one!

21-22 March 2010: Conversation and Conflict

21 Sunday Mar 2010

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By 8 PM PDT the Gemini Moon at mid-sign squares Jupiter (the US vote for health care reform, conflict out in the open, social change) kicks off our Moon reporting period; at a personal level this makes for a desire to make social contact, or create a social encounter, even though not everyone will be receptive to overtures. Midnight comes and the Moon quincunxes the North Node, and emotions and intuitions adjust to the life direction–it becomes a re-orientation to the real, a ‘back to everyday life’ time after the social outreach of the Jupiter contact–and we head into Monday, and our week begins.

And what are we faced with by 2 AM PDT? The Moon’s sextile to Venus, bringing our attention gently but firmly to relationships, talents, and or finances–it’s a moment when we must see our position clearly, in order to respond appropriately–over- or underestimation will cause us to respond (as response is the key with the talking, communicating, networking, conversing Gemini Moon) in a way that sabotages what can be a leap forward in fortune or relationship. 9 AM brings a sextile to Vesta, reminding us to align our actions and emotional perceptions with our most important values.

4 PM PDT and the Moon squares Uranus, and we have a choice: we can feel emotional upheaval internally, focused on thwarted expression of our individuality, or we can send that emotional laser into the group and train our discontent there. In either case we’ll have some gripes; how we handle them will likely involve some talk–just make sure yours is productive and not used as a weapon (with Mercury now in Aries the temptation may be to sharpen the tongue and use it as a sword! Emotionally satisfying but it’ll leave havoc in its wake, so better not).

By 6 PM PDT we have a trine to Neptune followed an hour later by one to Chiron. This brings the emotions into harmony, but with what? For some the ideals will inspire and skills will quickly follow; for others delusion beckons and hurt is its inevitable companion. So, this is how you’ll know whether you’re effectively following the ideals: if it hurts, it’s not an ideal, but an illusion, where you may be telling yourself a less-than-truthful version of what’s going on. Course correct, as you can accomplish modifications easily now.

8:41 PM PDT on the 22nd the Moon enters the Void, encouraging us to relax and perhaps meditate (in whatever form we like) on the Moon’s trip through Gemini. It likely left us with a few exchanges or conversations to consider, and we may need to wait until the Moon enters Cancer (11:15 PM PDT) before we see the implications of the previous Moon period.

Today’s Link: Short and thoughtful observations that can help re-align your priorities http://yemayasdaughter.blogspot.com/

‘ECLIPSE‘! Get it! Now! http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/eclipse-in-depth-astrology-for-the-21st-century/

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17 March 2010: Sorting Will from Want

17 Wednesday Mar 2010

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North American West Coasters start the day with a pounding (everybody else takes it on the chin, too, it’s just not their morning eye-opener): a Fist of God with Ceres at 29 degrees square the Earth in Virgo and both sesquiquadrate Juno. The exact Venus/ Zeus opposition doesn’t help, and the Aries Moon makes us a wee bit pugnacious. What to do?

This will at least feed stressful feelings, especially unconscious ones (that 29 degree Ceres will chip away at our sense of authority over our own lives, and for those susceptible may make them feel that others are outright taking that Self-authority away); at worst it could suggest real-world confrontations over who’s in charge of what, the kind of fight that pulls out accounting and details (Virgo) in the quest to win the upper hand. If we keep in mind that empowerment (and by that I mean a personal sense that we are effective and have a say) is the need for everyone, then we may deal with flare-ups that much more effectively, as with some effort we’ll find ways for each party to feel they’re of some significance.

Earth and her Moon; thanks, NASA

The Venus/ Zeus clash will for some be the focus energy, and it could come in one of a number of forms: female v. male; the worth of things v. the want for things; assets v. Will (for instance, with gambling or shopping); beauty v. muscle; love v. lust; genuine love v. unmet Daddy needs; and so on (see more on Zeus in action in the mag here http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/eclipse-in-depth-astrology-for-the-21st-century/) Everyone will feel some disparity between what’s of value and what we want, and serving both becomes an impossible balancing act (and one the Zeus/ Will side likely wins, with the Moon in Aries) unless we remember two things: the Chiron/ Neptune quincunx to Earth, and the fact that Mars is at 00 Leo. If we can avoid making decisions out of hurt or delusion, and if we can know that our urge to action may be premature or not totally formed or informed (the 00 placement), then we may be willing to take our time–and that alone can bring things into clearer perspective, if we allow Venus the chance to move forward and reveal our desires and illuminate our assets without the pressure of Willfulness and want (Zeus). And the Merc/ Mars trine, with the Trickster at 29 degrees, makes us prone to shoot our mouths off, especially in anger; hold off the cuff assertions until the push to speak passes–even though you may see your thoughts as reflecting an ideal or the common good (Pisces) they won’t come off that way.

So what is it a good day for? Taking Self-responsibility. The Aries Moon squares the Nodal axis (10 AM PDT) and we should be extra-aware that what we do will affect our Path. By 10 PM PDT the Moon has moved into trine with Vesta, and a review of how well our choices have served our core values will be in order, with a quincunx to Pallas giving us the wisdom and guidance to course-correct. By 3:30 AM PDT on the 18th the Moon quincunxes Earth, asking for emotions to accomodate realities, and vice versa, and by 7 AM PDT we see the Moon trine Ceres (matters of authority are clear, a relief after yesterday! though intrusiveness could be a problem) with the Void beginning at 9:08 AM PDT. The Moon enters Taurus at 9:29 AM PDT.

16 March 2010: Gliding Through the New

16 Tuesday Mar 2010

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Here we are, gliding along on New Moon energies, which feel a bit like drifting down a soft, padded tunnel; with the sharp Aries Moon in play, we may feel focused, but it’s more a matter of wearing blinders (or is it blinkers?)–we can’t help but be focused if our field of vision is limited. Maybe it’s the way Mercury and Neptune are semi-sextile today, gently blanketing our mental processes with that famous Neptunian fog (and it does come on little cat feet, Mr. Sandburg), so feline and stealthy we hardly notice (or care) that our world is, well, limited, no matter the subjects or scope of our attention.

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That’s not bad, though–we shouldn’t be in a hurry to re-connect too directly with things–instead it’s a time to take advantage of the lulls, allowing this rare New Moon time in which our minds, and especially our creative Selves, can meander and dream in a way that can have dynamic results. The Mars/ Saturn sextile awaits our use to manifest things in physical form, and with Ceres at 29 degrees, those of us planting with this NM will feel the need to get it done–she’ll enter Capricorn and we’ll see results that quickly, in the Northern hemisphere, so don’t delay.

But within just a couple of hours Merc moves on to a semi-sextile with Chiron, and our response is likely one of two possibilities: we’ll either answer the call with mobilized skills, or we’ll be inundated with fear based in memories of hurt. If you find yourself responding with the latter, do your best to remind yourself that you don’t have to repeat the past, you only have to learn from it–and move on. 9 AM PDT sees the Aries Moon square Pluto, making things feel dire, profound, or threatening–but again, don’t plunge into this, it’s just a passing feeling–let it wash through you and take a step back in order to observe your own reaction; you’ll be surprised what you’ll learn.

8 PM PDT through 1 AM of the 17th we see the Moon and Venus united in Aries; this happens in opposition to Zeus and semi-sextile to Juno, and simultaneous to (at the end of the period) Mercury’s square to Ceres, with both at 29 degrees. This suggests that, despite a strongly anima oriented peak, a kind of ‘I am woman, hear me roar,’ interlude, external energies just won’t let us celebrate our strength and emotional well-being; others seeking power over us (likely in the form of imposing the Will) will come forward, and their insistence can throw us off our game. Try to center yourself in matters of the House where the Moon and Venus will conjunct (at 12 degrees) and put your joy in living there, where it can really be felt, and even do some good.

Today’s Link: Art for your Secret Moon http://secretmoonart.blogspot.com/2010/03/astrology-day-blogathon-2010-cosmic-art.html