Astrolore’s Weekly Astrology Weather: December 17, 2018, through December 23, 2018
“We use astrology most constructively and creatively when we gain from it a sense of what is possible for us at the highest levels of our potentialities. Seeing that, the challenges is then to keep our eyes open to life itself, to be able to respond appropriately when some event or change of circumstances…”
~ Dane Rudhyar, Astrological Aspects – a Process Oriented Approach, 1980
A FEISTY DAY
Monday, December 17, 2018:
The day begins under the feisty influence of Mars sextile Pluto. Think back to a challenging situation that occurred or began in late April 2018. Bringing that circumstance to mind may open a door toward a more passionate engagement with your life.
The Moon in Aries brings that sense of feistiness into all aspects of the day. Midmorning you may find that you are challenged by someone else’s power dynamics. Engage with determination and well-protected boundaries, do not engage with anger. If anger arises, check in with yourself to determine what exactly hurt your feelings.
At 9:28 PM EST the Aries Moon forms a Trine aspect to the Sagittarius Sun. This is a positive firey energy that won’t want you drifting off to sleep peacefully. If you have a partner to frolic in the sheets with head to bed, otherwise move energy through your body with dance or other engaging activities that bring your whole body into focus. Enjoy.
CREATE A SPOT OF BEAUTY
Tuesday, December 18, 2018:
The Taurus Moon offers a few days early of quiet stability. You will probably be aware of your desire for security, comfort, and beauty. The general mood is sensual, solid, and stable.
Let all of the stress associated with the holidays slide off your back and remember what is really important. It is not about gifts and spending money. Bring beauty into your home with an open heart of love.
Even if there is chaos elsewhere make your bed and put flowers on the bedside table and your dining room table. A calm domestic environment will bring great benefits to everyone involved. If you must buy gifts purchase gift certificates for massage. Everyone needs that!
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The Aries Moon is VOC* from 2:21 AM EST until she enters Taurus at 4:37 AM EST. I suspect you will be sleeping. This simply suggests that whatever is begun or occurs during this time will not have a significant future impact.
THE GIFT OF RELAXATION AND LOYALTY
Wednesday, December 19, 2018:
The desire/ need for loyalty, security, peace, and comfort is what motivates us when the Moon is in Taurus. We look for sensuality and constancy. Our basic instincts are to resist change, slow down and relax. Seek comfort and a relaxed escape from the chaos that seems to be a constant in this holiday season.
With the Moon in sensual slow moving Taurus, you are able to experience life more fully through your senses. This is a day to be quiet and still. There is no need to push yourself in the service of accomplishment. You may want to indulge your senses with good food, lovemaking, music, and a massage.
Your senses are aroused by nature. If possible get outdoors, listen to the trees sing and pay attention to the messages the earth constantly provides.
Activities will likely revolve around home and family, loyalty is on display and helps to ground and stabilize you through this season. Keep your home a place of calm. Close the door on the anxiety the advertisers are pushing on you. Your family needs love not gifts.
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The Taurus Moon is VOC* from 7:42 PM EST until she enters Gemini at 9:34 AM EST on Thursday morning. This simply suggests that whatever is begun or occurs during this time will not have a significant future impact.
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FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY
Thursday, December 20, 2018:
Following a few quiet slow days now it is time to wake up! The Moon finds herself in busy, social Gemini as the Sun trine Uranus at 11:21 AM EST. Keep your eyes open for an unexpected surprise or a communication coming out of the blue that changes the landscape of the week. Consider what began in mid-April that is now ripe and offering its gifts. Those gifts may open a door to a surprising new reality.
With the Moon in Gemini, you will want intellectual stimulation. This is a great time for social activities, phone calls and catching up on emails. Most folks will be feeling more lighthearted than usual. If you happen to find yourself feeling low ask what you should be doing that you are avoiding. That will likely direct you to the thing that is keeping you down.
This is a great time to engage in storytelling and listening to the stories that others want to share. We learn so much through stories. Start a journal, write a story, exchange ideas & information. Follow your curiosity.
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The Taurus Moon is VOC* until she enters Gemini at 9:34 AM EST. This simply suggests that whatever is begun or occurs during this time will not have a significant future impact.
WINTER SOLSTICE – SUN ENTERS CAPRICORN
Friday, December 21, 2018:
A highly active day with the Moon still in talkative curious Gemini. You will likely hear a great deal of chatter!
At 12:11 PM EST we encounter a trine aspect between Venus and Neptune which encourages us to soften our values and see the beauty in all things. Clarity may be lacking but feelings and expressions of love and beauty are deep and tender.
Right on the heels of that, at 12:36 PM EST Mercury joins with Jupiter both now in Sagittarius. We all have our opinions and not many of us will be shy about expressing them at this time. Engage humor as you watch folks tripping over themselves to express the opinions they are so sure are RIGHT. Laugh at your own big opinions as well.
At 5:22 PM EST we enter Capricorn Season as the Sun moves into this serious hard working sign. This brings us to the Winter Solstice here in the Northern Hemisphere (Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere).
With the Sun in Capricorn, it is time to deeply consider your responsibilities and ambitions. Now is when you will start considering your upcoming New Year’s resolutions.
According to Bob Dylan “A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with freedom.”
SENSITIVE CANCER FULL MOON
Saturday, December 22, 2018:
The Sun is now in Capricorn with the Cancer Full Moon occurring at 11:27 AM EST. This is the final Full Moon of 2018 and has a deeply sensitive vibe due to its making a challenging aspect to Chiron, the planet of our wounding. Your heart may feel extremely sensitive and tender. Remember that your vulnerability is connected to the vulnerability of all humans; show compassion to everyone you encounter. Please also remember that we are all under this influence.
Offer kindness and chocolate cake. Yes, comfort food helps. Whatever activity you initiated at the New Moon two weeks ago culminates and is illuminated here at the Full Moon.
When the Moon is in protective Cancer you seek security within the context of a biological or chosen family. Gather with loved ones, go out of your way to offer food, comfort, and kindness.
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The Gemini Moon is VOC* from 9:20 AM EST until she enters cancer at 11:27 AM EST. This simply suggests that whatever is begun or occurs during this time will not have a significant future impact.
SENSITIVITY AND NOSTALGIA
Sunday, December 23, 2018:
“Sometimes I think I need a spare heart to feel all the things I feel.” ~ Sanober Khan
With the Moon in Cancer, you may find yourself reaching for comfort food and the safety of family and intimate loved ones. You will want to retreat to the place you feel most at home and may feel more nostalgic and domestic than usual.
Everyone you meet may be consumed with memories and thoughts of the past. This could be a very moody day so go ahead and stay in bed, indulge in chocolate or whatever soothes your soul.
“This is a dynamic and mysterious universe and human life is, no doubt, conditioned by imponderables of which we are only dimly aware. People sometimes say, “the strangest coincidence happened.” Coincidences may seem strange, but they are never a result of caprice. They are orderly laws in the spiritual life of man. They affect and influence our lives profoundly. These so-called imponderables are so important that you should become spiritually sensitized to them. Indeed, the more spiritually minded you become the more acute your contact will be with these behind-the-scenes forces. By being alive to them through insight, instruction, and illumination, you can make your way past errors and mistakes on which, were you less spiritually sensitive, you might often stumble.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale, Stay Alive All Your Life
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* In these weekly reports, I am exploring the major aspects formed by transit between the planets. I do not consider every aspect that the Moon makes each day as they can be numerous and are often fleeting moods. I will consider the final major aspect formed by the Moon prior to its VOC* time, as that aspect holds its influence throughout the VOC*.
The aspects under consideration: conjunctions, textiles, squares, trines, and oppositions.
The planets I work with: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.
Astrolore’s Weekly Astrology Weather: December 10, 2018 through December 16, 201
“There is something out there. Astrology is like a game of chess with an invisible partner. We set out the board and the rules, make a move, and then find that the pieces are moving, as if by an invisible hand.” ~ Noel Tyl
FIND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
Monday, December 10, 2018:
The day begins with the same serious energy that has been with you over the past few days. You may feel relieved to get back to your day job and be able to utilize this serious hard-working Capricorn Moon in a practical manner. Take advantage of it and get as much done as possible early in the day.
As you push deeper into the afternoon the Moon comes into contact with unpredictable Uranus. Allow that stodgy Capricorn work ethic to seek out innovative solutions. Something significant may occur to you that will make your work process move forward more quickly and easily.
At 6:40 PM EST the Moon enters humanitarian and unconventional Aquarius. This moves your focus from your own productivity and more toward seeking out others to expand your thinking. Aquarius is able to see the world and others with great objectivity. Gather with folks who engage your mind and open your perspective.
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The Capricorn Moon is VOC* from 4:27 PM EST until she enters Aquarius at 6:40 PM EST. This simply suggests that whatever is begun or occurs during this time will not have significant future impact.
EXPANDING PERSPECTIVE
Tuesday, December 11, 2018:
With the Moon in Aquarius, allow your self to move outside of what is expected. Allow that for others as well. No one is going to want to stay inside a restrictive box. We each march to the beat of a different drummer and when the Moon is in Aquarius it can be a bit more obvious than at other times. Express those parts of yourself that don’t always fit in well with others. Don’t take disapproval personally. Allow others to express their quirkiness as well.
Seek out people you don’t generally engage with. Listen and learn from folks who live within a different reality. We all tend to spend time with people who look, behave, and live much as we do. Break out of that mold. Widen your interest, look at the world from a more expansive or humanitarian perspective. Enjoy time with others, engage in intellectual conversations about the state of the world, consider what you can do to help the suffering of others in our human family.
ENGAGE DELIGHT
Wednesday, December 12, 2018:
It is helpful to think of the planets as teachers. Mercury teaches us how to think and what to think about; this small planet is never far from Earth and teaches us through words, thoughts, and conversations. Mercury first entered Sagittarius at the very end of October and other than a slight dip back into Scorpio it and remained in this free-thinking sign until now.
Mercury enters Sagittarius at 6:42 PM EST where it will remain until January 4, 2019. Sagittarius is the planet of expansive optimism, philosophical wisdom, and idealism. Over the next few weeks, you may notice that the conversations you engage in have a more philosophical bent. Sagittarius can also bring tactless humor and boisterous opinions. Regardless of whether you experience your thoughts as having more wisdom or more impatience, recognize that you are exploring and seeking more adventure in the area of thoughts and communications.
The Moon continues through Aquarius keeping your emotions light and objective. As you go about your day, play a game with yourself. See how many people you can surprise with a smile and see how many will smile back. The combination of Sagittarius Sun, Jupiter, and now Mercury all in Sagittarius along with an Aquarius Moon is a delight. Engage with others to create a fun social evening.
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REST AND DREAM
Thursday, December 13, 2018:
Before the day really gets underway the Moon enters Pisces (7:40 AM EST) leading us into a quiet day of sensitivity and inspiration.
Pisces is a Mutable Water sign offering passive, adaptable, but deeply emotional energies. This offers us a day that is great for meditation, engaging in inspiration, allowing yourself to be engrossed in imagination, watching movies, or making music. Enjoy rest and passive sweetness.
This can be challenging if you have to accomplish things that require determination or fortitude. If, however, you are an artist, a dreamer, or a poet you will welcome the poetic dreaminess available. While the Moon is in Pisces we all feel softer, more adaptable, sensitive, and vulnerable than usual. Remember this in your interactions with others. Everyone is feeling a bit tender around the edges. Compassion, intuition, and imagination will serve you well, enjoy a movie, a glass of wine, or time on your meditation cushion.
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The Aquarius Moon is VOC* from 5:20 AM EST until she enters Pisces at 7:40 AM EST. This simply suggests that whatever is begun or occurs during this time will not have significant future impact.
GO AHEAD, TAKE A NAP
Friday, December 14, 2018:
With the Moon in Pisces find time for a nap, or simply allow yourself to be a bit less productive than your boss would like you to be, not in a rebellious manner but simply to take care of your need for rest. You may notice that you are sleepy and want to separate yourself from all the busyness of life. You may find that you are more susceptible to absorbing the emotional state of those around you. Remembering that before you make plans with others will help you to avoid falling into difficult emotional states brought on by others. Don’t engage with those whose energy will bring you into negative space. Rest, release, empty your mind.
“Life is a mystical and tragic thing. It is a journey often full of fear when it ought to be full of home. It is fascinating to look back on your life and feel as though most of it was a precursor to the rest of it; to what was always supposed to be.” ~ L. K. Hill
PUSH THROUGH TO AN EVENING OF ENGAGEMENT
Saturday, December 15, 2018:
The morning begins with the First Quarter Moon Phase pulling us out of the doldrums that can sometimes come with the Pisces Moon. Consider what seed you planted at the New Moon last week. What kind of study or exploration is beginning to take shape? There is an internal push to take action, push forward on that issue.
Once the Moon enters Aries at 7:45 PM EST you are able to find the energy to enjoy that holiday event or party that was planned for Saturday night. Only a few hours ago you may have wished you could avoid it altogether but now energy has returned and you are ready.
With the Moon in Aries, you may be tempted to do something you normally would shy away from. You may be extra impulsive so pay special attention to how you handle anything that comes up. Remember, this is not a time for empathy or romance but a great time to kick up your heels, dance and engage in a direct passionate mutual exchange.
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The Pisces Moon is VOC* from 6:50 AM EST until she enters Aries at 7:45 PM EST. This simply suggests that whatever is begun or occurs during this time will not have significant future impact.
BRING PRACTICALLITY TO WHAT YOU VALUE
Sunday, December 16, 2018:
A funny mix of a day. The Aries Moon would like to spend time alone on individual endeavors of courage and daring but I expect that will take a back seat with Venus (in deeply emotional Scorpio) sextile Saturn at 9:26 AM EST. You probably want to have a serious close companion by your side in whatever the plans for the day. You may feel ready to devote yourself on a deeper level to one loyal partner. Look for an opportunity to show your true intentions of love and affection. Don’t look for spontaneous displays of connection as this reflects that which has held steady and grown over time. Make a suggestion or make a plan to stabilize love and partnership.
This could also reflect bringing a practical steady hand to your bank account. Balance your checkbook and pay the bills. This is a time to bring stability to what you value, be it love, beauty, or finances.
“We use astrology most constructively and creatively when we gain from it a sense of what is possible for us at the highest levels of our potentialities. Seeing that, the challenges is then to keep our eyes open to life itself, to be able to respond appropriately when some event or change of circumstances…” ~ Dane Rudhyar “Astrological Aspects – a Process Oriented Approach” 1980
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* In these weekly reports, I am exploring the major aspects formed by transit between the planets. I do not consider every aspect that the Moon makes each day as they can be numerous and are often fleeting moods. I will consider the final major aspect formed by the Moon prior to its VOC* time, as that aspect holds its influence throughout the VOC*.
The aspects under consideration: conjunctions, sextiles, squares, trines, and oppositions.
The planets I work with: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.
Astrolore’s Weekly Astrology Weather: December 3, 2018 through December 9, 2018
“Science is the art of creating suitable allusions which the fool believes or argues against, but the wise man enjoys for their beauty or their ingenuity, without being blind to the fact that they are human veils and curtains concealing the abysmal darkness of the unknowable.”
~ Carl Gustav Jung
SEEK TRUTH AND HEALING
Monday, December 3, 2018:
The day begins with a healthy dose of objectivity. You know what needs to be done and you are not going to let emotions get in your way. However, are you anticipating something that has your heart racing just a touch? Is there someone you expect to encounter that is causing that? Notice it and move on.
At 2:54 PM EST the Moon leaves diplomatic Libra behind to enter into the deeply emotional sign of Scorpio where she joins with lovely Venus. Together they propel you onto a different path. Pay attention to what may be hidden just below the surface. Your heart is ready to follow as your passionate values work to root out something hidden in the darkness. Look within yourself. Resist any desire to lay blame on others. It is time to dig into your own dark corners, shine a light where you have previously been willing to live with denial. No blame, for yourself or others. It is time to seek truth and healing.
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The Libra Moon is VOC* from 1:16 PM EST until she enters Scorpio at 2:54 PM EST. When the Moon is VOC*, there will be no result from anything that is begun. This simply suggests that whatever occurs will not have any significant future impact.
ALLOW THE PAST TO DISSOLVE BEFORE BEGINNING THE NEW
Tuesday, December 4, 2018:
The Moon continues to pass through Scorpio inclining us to pay more attention to our deep unruly emotions. With Venus and Mercury (retrograde) also in Scorpio, you may find yourself ruminating on issues of power and passion in whatever area of life (house) holds Scorpio in your chart.
You may feel highly uncertain about what action to take in this area and yet feel a strong drive to step forward in some fashion. Wait! With the Moon trine Mars you want to act, but with Neptune’s current involvement you do not have all the information necessary. The Dream that is calling is still unclear and will remain so until you allow the last vestiges of an old dream to dissolve. Hit the pause button. No action is currently needed.
HUMAN SUFFERING
Wednesday, December 5, 2018:
Think about the connection between dreams and suffering. Dreams are unrealistic by nature and when we engage with them we haven’t much of a handle on reality. Suffering and dreams go hand in hand. Did you begin a dream in March of last year? How much suffering has it caused you? We try to reach that which we really can not touch. Have you learned what you need to in order to let go of the suffering and the fantasy? Have you learned to understand more about the reality of the situation? Sun square Neptune. Write a poem, listen to music that makes your heart soar, allow your soul to be untethered. Let go of your attachment to YOUR suffering. It is not yours; human suffering is what we all share. It is not your suffering or mine. The understanding of human suffering connects us all, uniting us in compassion and Love. Understand that your suffering and mine is the same suffering that countless other humans the world over share.
At 9:48 PM EST the Moon enters Sagittarius bringing a lighter edge to our bedtime routines and night dreams of expansive travel and exploration.
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The Scorpio Moon is VOC* from 4:53 PM EST until she enters Sagittarius at 9:48 PM EST. When the Moon is VOC*, there will be no result from anything that is begun. This simply suggests that whatever occurs will not have any significant future impact.
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MERCURY DIRECT – READY. SET. GO.
Thursday, December 6, 2018:
The morning greets us with a much lighter emotional tone thanks to the Moon, now in idealistic Sagittarius joining with expansive Jupiter. Add to that the fact that Mercury, having been retrograde for the past three weeks, turns direct at 27° Scorpio (4:22 PM EST). This ends the long slog (since mid_June) of personal planet retrogrades. Finally, all systems are giving us the green light, go ahead and breath a sigh of relief
Looking ahead we can also anticipate Mercury joining the Sun and Jupiter in optimistic happy-go-lucky Sagittarius next week. What are you looking forward to exploring in the area of your chart (house) that hold Sagittarius?
PLANT A SEED OF EXPANSION: SAGITTARIUS NEW MOON
Friday, December 7, 2018:
The expansive Sagittarius New Moon is exact at 2:21 AM EST while you slept. You can do your New Moon Ritual anytime on Friday or Saturday. While the Moon is in Sagittarius allow yourself to listen and pay attention and you will be able to see the world from new perspectives.
At 9:11 AM EST Mars joins with Neptune asking that you take your spiritual calling seriously and begin to look at this from a renewed perspective. This is the beginning of a two-year cycle that will pull you forward in this regard. What you do now matters. Begin a practice that will open you to a higher understanding. One way to think about this is to consider how sexuality and spirituality are able to work together. Think about how you can bring your sexual energy to your spiritual path. What if each of us were to view our sexuality as an important, vibrant part of life, and celebrate it as a path for spiritual practice and connection? Can you imagine how our lives would unfold if we shifted our mindset in this way? Awareness and kindness are key.
~~New Moon Ritual ~~
Take a moment to write down the changes you wish to begin, create, or increase in the upcoming Moon Cycle.
Have two candles available; light a candle to represent yourself, as you are at the moment. Light another candle as an aspiration of what you intend to create. Each day, take a moment to focus on yourself as you light the first candle, then light the second candle, focusing on drawing to you what you want to create, bringing the two candles closer together.
Do this each day until at the Full Moon, you will bring them fully together and acknowledge the result of what you have created.
The Sagittarius New Moon suggests that you plant a seed of exploration, travel, or higher understanding.
BUDGET YOUR HOLIDAY SPENDING
Saturday, December 8, 2018:
I’m sure no one wants to read what I have to say after that title but with the Moon entering cautious Capricorn at 7:01 AM EST you may want to make a budget for your holiday spending and spend time in solitude.
This is a weekend to spend working on your goals and ambitions. Get serious about the work that you want to accomplish. Don’t waste time with trivial issues, put a stake in the ground and determine what it is you really want and how to get there.
I know this is a prime holiday party night but next weekend will be far more conducive to a good time. This weekend is put to better use in contemplating what is really important that will help you reach your long-term goals.
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The Sagittarius Moon is VOC* from 5:01 AM EST until she enters Capricorn at 7:01 AM EST. When the Moon is VOC*, there will be no result from anything that is begun. This simply suggests that whatever occurs will not have any significant future impact.
LOOK AHEAD FOR LONG TERM GAIN
Sunday, December 9, 2018:
The Moon remains in responsible disciplined Capricorn pushing us to stay focused on what is most serious and important in our lives. This is not a day of carefree fun or games. This is a good time to focus on pushing past difficult obstacles that have stood in your way. You have the ability to be productive and disciplined. You are able to forego momentary pleasure for more distant long-term gain. What is important to you in the coming months? What can you do now that will support what you hope to bring forth in the future? Your concentration and self-control are strong as is your self-discipline.
It may be difficult to connect with your loved ones as you are feeling a bit ridgid and overly serious. If you are unable to be alone focus on simple kindness. Engage others in considering serious goals for the future.
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* In these weekly reports, I am exploring the major aspects formed by transit between the planets. I do not consider every aspect that the Moon makes each day as they can be numerous and are often fleeting moods. I will consider the final major aspect formed by the Moon prior to its VOC* time, as that aspect holds its influence throughout the VOC*.
The aspects under consideration: conjunctions, sextiles, squares, trines, and oppositions.
The planets I work with: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.
Astrolore’s Weekly Astrology Weather: November 26, 2018 through December 2, 2018
Astrology is one of the earliest attempts made by humans to find the order hidden behind or within the confusing and apparent chaos that exists in the world.” ~ Karen Hamaker-Zonda
HUMILITY SERVES GROWTH
Monday, November 26, 2018:
The morning brings with it enlarged opinions and the willingness to butt heads in service of your commitment to those opinions. Slow down and don’t let your feelings be hurt so readily. That may be easier said than done with the Moon in sensitive Cancer.
While you were sleeping in the wee hours the Sun joined with Jupiter in the very early degrees of Sagittarius. This begins a cycle of growing wisdom. Enjoy the expansiveness of this aspect even as you tend the seed of wisdom carefully. Just because you have the seed in hand does not make you suddenly ‘wise’ or ‘right’. Consider that humility will serve the growth of that seed far more than arrogance. With Mercury (retrograde and also in opinionated Sagittarius) forming a challenging square aspect to Mars watch your words, or better yet, hold your tongue. Challenge your own thinking before putting your foot in your mouth.
The Moon continues through protective, loving Cancer throughout the day; find and create security within the context of family, biological or chosen.
DRAMATIC EXPRESSION OF BELIEFS AND OPINIONS
Tuesday, November 27, 2018:
By the time you wake, the Moon has left the tenderness of Cancer behind and entered expressive boisterous Leo. You will probably have a lot to say and will likely hear the loud opinions of those around you. With the Leo Moon trine, Mercury, the Sun, and Jupiter all gathered together in Sagittarius, opinions may fly without regard to much other than creating dramatic self-expression. Everyone wants to be seen and heard. Everyone thinks that their opinions, ideas, and beliefs are the right ones. Tread carefully, don’t offend others, and don’t take offense easily either. If you are preaching to the choir this may be a lot of fun, if you are around folks with very different beliefs, it may be challenging.
At 4:30 PM EST Mars in imaginative Pisces forms a creative sextile to Saturn. It may be time to re-engage your energies in a project that began in early April. Any thoughts of what that may be? Give it some thought and explore ideas of how to move that project forward.
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The Cancer Moon is VOC* for a brief period of time (while you sleep) between 2:22 AM EST and 3:34 AM EST when she enters Leo. While the Moon is VOC*, there will be no result from anything that is begun. This simply suggests that whatever occurs will not have any significant future impact.
ALLOW OPEN-HEARTED ACCEPTANCE TO RULE THE DAY
Wednesday, November 28, 2018:
A quiet day with absolutely no major aspects being made. Even the Leo Moon spends the day minding her own business and keeping to herself. She spends the day drifting between a flowing trine to the Sun (Tuesday afternoon) and a sextile to Venus (early on Thursday). So, even though she is quiet she leaves us with a sense of ease while anticipating upcoming sweetness.
Take a chance, allow yourself to take a creative risk, bring your most expressive warmth and generosity to the table. Shine your internal Glow. While you are at it, notice how others show their own Light and creativity. Applaud what you see in others. Offer love and attention freely.
Everyone’s ‘inner child’ will be on full display. Don’t be afraid of looking foolish, your friends will adore you if you can lead them in the direction of active creativity! Allow your warmth, generosity, and open-hearted acceptance to rule the day.
MAKE AN EFFORT TO KINDNESS
Thursday, November 29, 2018:
At 6:07 AM EST the Moon enters Virgo offering a day of efficiency and productivity.
This is a day to analyze the best path forward on any projects you are engaged in. If you notice that others seem critical, consider that they are responding to the potential they see in you or your situation. Virgo allows us to understand the full potential of whatever we engage with. It may be difficult to see how much you have accomplished. Seeing the potential without seeing how far you have come can lead to critical judgment. Work to curb the tendency to be critical of yourself, your loved ones, and strangers. Notice the critical tone in your voice and seek to replace it with patience, understanding, and kindness.
Being of service to others will relax your internal self-criticism. Focus on being available, observing, respecting, and releasing judgment.
At 7:19 PM EST we come to a challenging square between the Sagittarius Sun and the Virgo Moon (Third Quarter Moon Phase). Opinions and criticisms may clash. However, given that both Sagittarius and Virgo are Mutable signs, everyone should be able to be adept and adjust without too much stress.
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The Leo Moon is VOC* between 4:47 AM EST until she enters Virgo at 6:07 AM EST. While the Moon is VOC*, there will be no result from anything that is begun. This simply suggests that whatever occurs will not have any significant future impact.
EXCITEMENT OR ANXIETY
Friday, November 30, 2018:
Have you noticed excitement or anxiety building this week? At 9:12 PM EST Venus opposes Uranus. This aspect is the final chapter in a story that began in mid-September, came into focus at the end of October, and is now ready for resolution. What adjustment have your circumstances been asking for over these past few months regarding love or money? Are you ready to make that adjustment? If you are unhappy or depressed, consider the action that you know you need to take. It is time. Something may surprise or shock you into an unexpected decision. Keep your eyes open.
The Virgo Moon keeps you chugging along doing practical chores and getting things done efficiently throughout the day. Your expectations may be higher than usual as you carefully observe yourself, your relationships, your projects, and the work that others are doing. Speak kindly to your critical inner voice, it will quiet her. Spend time on meticulous practical activities, it will help to keep you calm and centered.
LOOK BENEATH THE SURFACE
Saturday, December 1, 2018:
Retrograde Mercury backs into Scorpio where it will remain until December 12th. Some area of your life needs a bit more digging into with courage to look beneath the surface and into the dark corners. Something you thought you had wrapped up into a neat little package is demanding a closer look. Don’t shy away, with attention and clarity of vision healing can be had.
The Moon enters diplomatic, relationship-oriented Libra at 9:49 AM EXT. Plan the day around that. This Moon placement supports romantic or diplomatic endeavors, socializing, and/or creating art. As you interact with others, remember that we all desire companionship and beauty. Commit yourself to the achievement of balance, fairness, and pleasure in all your social and familial interactions. It may be difficult to take a stand as it will be far easier to flow with what is presented than to make a set determination. Find ways to offer kindness and bring beauty into the world.
Keep in mind that as an Air sign Libra is fundamentally concerned with an intellectual charm. Seek intellectually based companionship, friendships, social alliances, and small gatherings. Enjoy cultural activities, go to a museum, a concert, or a small gathering with others of like mind.
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The Virgo Moon is VOC* for a very brief period of time from 9:35 AM EST until she enters Libra at 9:49 AM EST. While the Moon is VOC*, there will be no result from anything that is begun. This simply suggests that whatever occurs will not have any significant future impact.
PUT COOPERATION IN THE DRIVERS SEAT
Sunday, December 2, 2018:
Venus enters Scorpio at 12:01 PM EST where she will remain until January 7, 2019. During this time you can expect your attention on love and personal values to go into deep, possibly troublesome areas. Your attitudes and beliefs regarding relationships and finances are being shifted at a core level. You are asked to look below the surface, to face deeply buried beliefs you may be reluctant to examine. Go ahead and face the darkness; there is light on the other side.
At 7:34 PM EST with the Sun square Mars, how is your self-determination being challenged? Hold your ground with clarity and without anger. Be true to yourself; push back as necessary. With the Moon in Libra, the best move forward may be to face whatever is on the table with dispassionate objectivity. Libra asks that you put cooperation and an attitude of refinement in the driver’s seat. Face internal and external work with grace and decorum.
“We use astrology most constructively and creatively when we gain from it a sense of what is possible for us at the highest levels of our potentialities. Seeing that, the challenges is then to keep our eyes open to life itself, to be able to respond appropriately when some event or change of circumstances.” ~ Dane Rudhyar “Astrological Aspects – a Process Oriented Approach” 1980
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* In these weekly reports, I am exploring the major aspects formed by transit between the planets. I do not consider every aspect that the Moon makes each day as they can be numerous and are often fleeting moods. I will consider the final major aspect formed by the Moon prior to its VOC* time, as that aspect holds its influence throughout the VOC*.
The aspects under consideration: conjunctions, sextiles, squares, trines, and oppositions.
The planets I work with: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.
Astrolore’s Weekly Astrology Weather: November 19, 2018 through November 25, 2018
Just the Dailies:
KEEP YOUR BELIEFS TOP OF MIND
Monday, November 19, 2018:
With the Moon still in Aries, you will be happiest if you wake up alone this morning. Everything is best done in a solitary manner from the perspective of Aries. In the close company of others, the strong forward energy can so easily turn into conflict.
Add to that simple fact, which can generally be pushed away without too much difficulty, the fact that Mars forms a square aspect to Jupiter at 8:30 PM EDT and you could encounter the perfect storm. Indeed, what exactly does that mean? You may have the energy to push forward with great determination. On the other hand, you may bite off more than you can chew.
Any forward momentum that feels insistent is worth taking a second look at over the next day or so. Are you pushing too much? Pushing forward versus holding back may present a tender balance. Whatever the issues in question, look carefully and move forward with eyes wide open keeping your overriding values and beliefs top of mind.
A SETTLED EVENING
Tuesday, November 20, 2018:
Tuesday brings us another day with the Moon in assertive, self-directed Aries, keeping your attention firmly affixed to your personal needs and desires.
With the Moon in Aries, you may feel more courageous and daring than at other times. You may be more inclined to act in ways that you would normally shy away from.
At 5:47 PM EDT, the Moon forms a challenging square with Uranus, you may find yourself or others inclined to selfishness or impatience. Get it out of your system at the gym or in another solitary manner.
At 6:43 PM EDT, the Moon shifts into stable, settled, Earth-based Taurus offering a more comfortable emotional tone for the next few days.
With the Moon in Taurus, you may find yourself more connected with the natural world and your own sensual body. You will want to slow down, take your time in all that you do and be fully present in the here and now. There is no need to hurry, no need to start anything new, and perfectly fine to put off until tomorrow anything that does not need to be done now.
This is an evening to indulge in good food, beautiful surroundings, and massage or lovemaking.
The Aries Moon is VOC* for a brief period of time between 5:47 PM EDT until she enters Taurus at 6:43 PM EDT. While the Moon is VOC*, there will be no result from anything that is begun. This simply suggests that whatever occurs will not have any significant future impact.
PREPARE FOR A FEAST
Wednesday, November 21, 2018:
Early on Wednesday morning, the Taurus Moon forms an aspect of ease to Saturn, bringing a sense of reverence to all that you do. Your preference today will be to take your time and spend a good portion of the day in touch with the natural world.
This is a time for practicality and patience. Allow yourself time to get outdoors for a walk in nature, indulge all your senses with music, physical contact, beauty, cooking and tasting food.
Given that Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the US, many of you will spend the day in preparations for the feast ahead. This is a natural fit for the astrological weather. Cooking is a great way to be in touch with practical reality and the sensuality of pleasure. Enjoy cooking with friends, family, and especially family.
PLEASURE AND INCREASED UNDERSTANDING
Thursday, November 22, 2018:
Before you wake on Thursday morning, the Sun enters Sagittarius moving toward the Winter Solstice just a month away. As the Sun leaves Scorpio behind, our need and desire for deep intimate connection shifts toward a desire to see beyond ourselves into the wider world.
We want to see our lives with a wider lens and from a broader perspective. While the Sun moves through Sagittarius (a mutable Fire sign), we take steps to gain awareness of the world at large. This is a time to expand your horizons, go on a trip, seek out an adventure, and accept new ways of thinking that give you a big picture view.
What house in your chart is being lit up by the Sun over the coming month?
Given that this is Thanksgiving in the US, the Sagittarius Sun offers the ability to deal with differences within your family more easily if you are able to move beyond self-interest and seek understanding of others’ perspectives.
The Moon continues through Taurus (until 11:11 PM EDT), perfect for Thanksgiving. The pleasure of food and the presentation of the meal will hold the focus of the day.
Don’t talk about politics or cultural issues unless you are speaking to the choir. Make this day about pleasure and the expansion of understanding.
The Full Moon occurs shortly after midnight in Gemini. As you fall asleep on Thursday night, allow a fullness to support your sleep. The holiday is past, bringing with it an internal illumination that may be clear when you awake on Friday morning.
The Taurus Moon is VOC* from 4:59 AM EDT until she enters Gemini at 11:11 PM EDT. While the Moon is VOC*, there will be no result from anything that is begun. This simply suggests that whatever occurs will not have any significant future impact.
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GEMINI FULL MOON – AVOID BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING
Friday, November 23, 2018:
What do you understand on Friday morning that was not clear 24 hours ago? With the Moon now in Gemini and having reached Full at 12:40 AM EDT embrace your new understanding and allow it to offer its benefits moving forward.
The Moon, now in Gemini, encourages light social gatherings, the exchange of information, communication, and curiosity throughout the day.
Avoid Black Friday. With the Moon forming challenging aspects to Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, and Neptune along with Mercury being retrograde, this is not the time to shop for gifts. The experience would likely be fraught with frustration and difficulties.
Far better to go out to brunch with friends or have a small gathering at home. With the Moon continuing its path through Gemini, go in the direction of lighthearted engagements’ with easygoing friends.
Tell and listen to the stories of those you engage with. Enjoy a simple friendly day of conversation and connection.
MOVE YOUR DREAMS FORWARD
Saturday, November 24, 2018:
Another easygoing day is available on Saturday with the Gemini Moon wanting to engage in chattering connections and conversations. The Sagittarius Sun and Gemini Moon is a great combination as our vision is broad and expansive and we will want to talk about it all. Open your mind and talk about all that you find there!
At 8:08 PM EDT, Neptune, the planet of dreams, sensitivity, and imagination stations direct at 13° Pisces. Neptune has been retrograde since mid-June. Have there been dreams on hold since then? Are you ready to move forward on those dreams? Look to the area that holds Pisces in your chart for more information.
HOLD YOUR LOVED ONES CLOSE
Sunday, November 25, 2018:
When you wake on Sunday the Moon has entered Cancer, settling you into a day where it will be nice to envelop yourself in family and hold your closest loved ones near.
When the Moon is in sensitive Cancer, you will reach for comfort food and the safety of family and intimate loved ones. You may want to retreat to the places you feel most at home. You may feel more nostalgic and domestic than usual.
Your emotions are heightened and you may be consumed with memories and thoughts of the past. This may be a very moody day; go ahead and indulge in that chocolate cake or whatever other goodies soothe your soul.
The Gemini Moon is VOC* for a brief period of time between 12:32 AM EDT until she enters Cancer at 1:37 AM EDT. While the Moon is VOC*, there will be no result from anything that is begun. This simply suggests that whatever occurs will not have any significant future impact.
“We use astrology most constructively and creatively when we gain from it a sense of what is possible for us at the highest levels of our potentialities. Seeing that, the challenges is then to keep our eyes open to life itself, to be able to respond appropriately when some event or change of circumstances…”
~ Dane Rudhyar, Astrological Aspects – a Process Oriented Approach, 1980.
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* In these weekly reports, I am exploring the major aspects formed by transit between the planets. I do not consider every aspect that the Moon makes each day as they can be numerous and are often fleeting moods. I will consider the final major aspect formed by the Moon prior to its VOC* time, as that aspect holds its influence throughout the VOC*.
* The aspects under consideration: conjunctions, sextiles, squares, trines, and oppositions.
* The planets I work with: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.