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A GENTLE START TO 2017
Monday, January 2, 2017:
A very brief VOC* Moon will not interfere with the day at all! By the time you wake up on Monday morning, the Moon will be in dreamy Pisces where she spends the rest of the day lazily content.
It is delightful to be given such an easy and gentle movement into the first week of 2017.
At 7:58 AM EST, we are offered a lovely, supportive sextile between the imaginative Pisces Moon and Mercury (the planet of communication and thought) in hardworking Capricorn. You may want to get up early to engage with gentle movements of mind. This will be a lovely morning for writing, meditation, and to engage with the dreams that you intend to create during the course of 2017.
At 10:57 PM EST, the passive Pisces Moon joins with mystical Neptune encouraging whimsical, gentle dreams throughout the night.
INTUITIVE LOVE
Tuesday, January 3, 2017:
By the time you wake up on Tuesday morning, there are a significant number of planets gathered in inspired, sensitive Pisces. At 2:46 AM EST, Venus (the planet of love and beauty) leaves independent Aquarius behind to join Neptune, Mars, and the Moon in this sensitive, mystical sign.
When such a gathering occurs, it is good to pay attention to what the Universe is teaching you through the energy of this sign. If you know what house Pisces occupies in your personal chart, this will help you understand where to put your artistic, mystical, or inspired focus.
Are you being called to focus on developing compassion or your spiritual practice? Are you being call to focus on music, poetry, or creating a work of inspired beauty? Follow your heart and intuition.
Venus will remain in Pisces until February 3rd when she will enter assertive, courageous Aries. For now, allow your intuition to guide you in matters of love, money, and beauty.
LEAVE THE FOG BEHIND
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Wednesday, January 4, 2017:
The mystical haze of Pisces clears up somewhat on Wednesday morning as Mercury (still retrograde) backs out of serious, steadfast Capricorn and into expansive Sagittarius at 9:17 AM EST.
Shortly thereafter, the Moon leaves mystical Pisces behind to enter dynamic Aries at 11:20 AM EST. As these energies bring the element of Fire to our collective, we come out of the Pisces fog and into a more direct, straight-forward manner of getting through the day.
Shake off the dust and get back to work. It is time to leave the holiday state of mind behind and get back to the projects on your Mercury Retrograde list. Remember, the list you made when Mercury turned retrograde on December 19th? If the holidays have distracted you, now it is time to finish up that list. Mercury goes direct on Sunday! There is still time to complete those old projects so you will be ready to move ahead next week.
There will be a five minute VOC* Moon between 11:15 AM EST and 11:20 AM EST, when the Moon enters Aries!
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AN ACT OF COURAGE
Thursday, January 5, 2017:
Following a quiet morning on Thursday, the impatient Aries Moon squares off with the rigid Capricorn Sun for the First Quarter Lunar Phase at 2:47 PM EST.
The First Quarter Square of the Lunar Cycle asks that you take direct action on what you began a week ago at the Capricorn New Moon. Tension between your needs and desires push you forward. What action can you take that will lead toward productive growth of the seed you planted on December 29th? You will know you are taking the correct action by the courage required.
The aggressive Aries Moon is further complicated Thursday evening with a square to transformative Pluto at 5:17 PM EST and a conjunction to unsettling Uranus at 11:14 PM EST.
Be aware of the actions you must take even as you should remain cautious to not act hastily. This is a day of action; do what must be done with courage, caution, and compassion.
CALM BEFORE PASSION
Friday, January 6, 2017:
The tension from Thursday has lightened considerably by the time you begin the day on Friday. If you did what you needed to do on Thursday, Friday morning should be quite pleasant. You feel strong, solid, and stable in the conviction and certainty of your path forward. Uranus’ recent forward motion is assisting as the future calls.
A lovely Moon trine Mercury aspect at 1:41 PM EST enables you to express your emotions with confidence, kindness, and ease.
A feeling of stabilization increases when the Moon enters patient dependable Taurus at 3:18 PM EST. This is an evening for relaxation. The anxiety of the election season is passed; there is nothing further to do but wait and watch. The hustle and bustle of the holidays is also behind us; now, you need rest.
However, as the evening approaches, you feel the powerful connection between the Capricorn Sun and obsessive Pluto which will be exact in the early hours of Saturday. This is an aspect of great passion and power. Enjoy the buildup. On Saturday, there will be little to hold you back from pursuing your desires.
The Aries Moon is VOC* (think of it as being adrift, without focus or connection) from 1:41 PM EST until she enters Taurus at 3:18 PM EST. Remember, when the Moon is VOC* there will be no result from anything that is begun. This is neutral; not good, not bad, it simply suggests that whatever occurs will not have significant future impact.
The Bayon in Angkor by Manfred Werner via Wiki Commons
PASSION AND POWER
Saturday, January 7, 2017:
Pay attention to the circumstances you wake up surrounded by on Saturday morning. Do not be taken by surprise by unresolved or looming power dynamics between yourself and another. You will feel a big shift moving beneath the surface.
Hold your tongue if things get heated. If you wake up Saturday morning with a responsive lover by your side, take advantage of passion offered. If you encounter a negative passionate response, disengage yourself from the circumstance and seek introspection and time alone. Hold your awareness on the inner transformation at hand.
At 8:06 AM EST, Venus joins the karmic South Node asking you to look to your past relationships. What or who do you need to forgive, or whom do you need to ask forgiveness of, in order to move forward into the relationship dynamics of your dreams?
Saturday’s steadfast Taurus Moon forms lovely supportive aspects to dreamy Neptune, assertive Mars, powerful Pluto, and the vital Sun. This day will become easier and more stable as the day goes on. A calm quiet evening of relaxation is in order.
The Taurus Moon is VOC* (think of it as being adrift, without focus or connection)
from 9:23 PM EST on Saturday evening until she enters Gemini at 5:07 PM EST on Sunday evening. Remember, when the Moon is VOC* there will be no result from anything that is begun. This is neutral; not good, not bad, it simply suggests that whatever occurs will not have significant future impact.
MERCURY TURNS DIRECT
Sunday, January 8, 2017:
How good it will feel to wake up on Sunday morning! While you slept, Mercury turned direct at 4:43 AM EDT. Now, you are ready to take your first tentative steps forward with projects and plans that will move ahead over the coming months.
The Moon is in Taurus VOC* for the entire day until she enters Gemini at 5:07 PM EST. This is a day of preparation, physically calm, and quiet even as your mind is racing forward.
Tomorrow morning, when the Moon is in Gemini and Mercury is beginning to move forward, you may be surprised at the energy that will return to your body and mind.
Spend the evening with family or friends making plans for new projects or upcoming travels. Get your ideas and plans down in writing; begin a concrete plan that will match and support your goals and desires.
The Taurus Moon is VOC* (think of it as being adrift, without focus or connection)
from 9:23 PM EST on Saturday evening until she enters Gemini at 5:07 PM EST.
Remember, when the Moon is VOC* there will be no result from anything that is begun. This is neutral; not good, not bad, it simply suggests that whatever occurs will not have significant future impact.
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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.
Looking ahead at the week, I am first struck by the amount of Aries energy that is presented. If you have stressful issues to deal with, conversations to have, or battles to win, take advantage of this time.
Waterpump Tower by Evgeniy Stasenko via Wiki Commons
The week starts with the Sun, Uranus, and Mercury all in Aries.
On Tuesday, Venus joins the others, and several hours later, Mercury leaves Aries behind to bring us a touch of stability in Taurus. First thing Wednesday morning, the Moon joins the crew in Aries as well. Fiery days indeed!
As though that amount of Fire were not volatile enough, on Wednesday the Aries Sun forms a stressful square aspect to Pluto, the planet of destruction and transformation.
Three days later on Saturday, the Sun conjuncts Uranus at 20° Aries. Issues of power dynamics and revolution are in the air.
Thursday brings a New Moon forming close aspects to both Uranus and Pluto. This suggests a very powerful time to plant a seed of assertiveness, courage and rapid growth.
On Tuesday, the Pisces Moon is VOC* from 6:32 AM EDT until early Wednesday morning. On Thursday, the Aries Moon is VOC* from 10:56 AM EDT until early Friday morning. On Saturday, the Taurus Moon is VOC* from 5:49 AM EDT until early Sunday morning. These are long VOC* periods.
So, what does it mean? It has been awhile since we talked about VOC* Moon.
The period of time that the Moon is considered to be VOC* is the period of time between the last aspect the Moon makes in one sign and the time it enters the next. These blocks of time are excellent for rest, recuperation, contemplation, and the effort of routine tasks. These are not times to begin anything that you are hoping will have a specific outcome.
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INSPIRED IMAGINATION
Monday, April 4, 2016:
The week begins uneventfully and with little focus! The Moon is in Pisces offering a dreamy glow to the corners of your mind.
Other than a blast of energy mid-afternoon as the Moon squares Mars, you are apt to be lacking in motivation. Allow yourself to work with deep sensitivity and inspired imagination. This is a great day for creativity and spiritual practice.
Resist any temptation to hit the bottle on Monday evening. You won’t want to fog your thinking or slow down your reactions. You are going to need your wits about you in the coming days.
TEST AND BUILD COURAGE
Tuesday, April 5, 2016:
Tuesday gets underway with decidedly more energy than was available on Monday. At 12:09 PM EDT, the Aries Sun forms a trine aspect to Saturn suggesting the importance of bringing stability to the fiery enthusiasm we have felt building since the Sun entered Aries on March 20th.
At 12:50 PM EDT, Venus enters Aries bringing with it a powerful urge to step forward, test limits, and build courage.
At 7:09 PM EDT, Mercury leaves Aries behind to enter Taurus. Consider that Mercury represents our thought processes, how and what we think about, and how we communicate. With all these planets in Aries, it is great to see Mercury moving into the steady space of Taurus.
This will greatly assist you in maintaining composure, keeping calm, and focusing on creating stability and beauty rather than the tendency of Aries to blast forward with passion and aggression. The push that the planets in Aries provide is deeply supported by the stable thought processes that Mercury in Taurus brings.
Katayama Bokuyo – Mori (Forest) via Wikicommons
POWERFUL ACTION
Wednesday, April 6, 2016:
Wednesday presents of a day of extremely powerful and dynamic energy. If there is something in your life that you are having a difficult time taking action on, perhaps this is the day to do so. You can find within yourself dynamic courage, assertiveness, and drive. You may also find impatience, impulsiveness, and the tendency to be short tempered and harsh.
At 4:12 PM EDT, when the Sun squares Pluto maintain full awareness of how you and those around you use this energy. Be careful, remain aware, take full responsibility, and give yourself and others the benefit of the doubt.
In early January of 2016, the Sun conjunct Pluto. This began a cycle of empowerment or a cycle of destruction in order to make space for newly developing empowerment. Whatever began at that time, it now requires a particular action to be taken in order to move forward.
What action can you take now that will bring about the transformation that is required in your life? This cycle holds incredible power. The action you take now will bring powerful results in mid-July.
NEW BEGINNINGS REQUIRE MAJOR CHANGE
Thursday, April 7, 2016:
Thursday brings us to a powerhouse of a day. At 7:24 AM EDT, we come to the New Moon at 18° Aries. This begins a new lunar cycle. With this powerful energy, you can push forward any agenda you passionately desire.
The New Moon itself actually falls between a square aspect she forms to Pluto at 6:25 AM EDT and a conjunction she forms to Uranus at 10:56 AM EDT. This brings the energy of destruction, transformation, and revolution to the forefront of our experience.
Is there something in your life that requires a major change that can only happen when you stop fighting the process?
Each New Moon is a time of beginnings; do not underestimate the significance of what you chose to begin at this time, or what is thrust upon you by circumstance or design. Focus on the area of your life that you know requires change.
It may seem a bit silly but creating a New Moon ritual can be very powerful. It can also be very simple. Take a moment to write down what you wish to begin or create in the coming month. What do you want to see increase over the coming months? Have two candles available for your ritual. Light the first candle to represent yourself, just as you are today. Light the second candle as an aspiration of what you want to create. Each day, take a moment to focus on yourself as you light the first candle. As you light the second candle, focus on drawing to you what you want more of as you bring the two candles closer together. At the Full Moon in two weeks, bring them fully together and see the results of what you have created.
SEEK SIMPLE PLEASURES
Friday, April 8, 2016:
The Moon’s entry into Taurus early Friday morning encourages you to slow down and allow the new beginnings of Thursday’s New Moon to take hold. Any projects you tackle on Friday may not move forward quickly but are likely to build steadily over time. Remind yourself that there is no hurry.
Focus on enjoying a quiet evening of pleasure seeking. Allow yourself to pursue pleasure and enjoyment of a sensual nature. Seek simple comforts, a good meal, soothing music, touch and physical comfort.
Don’t complicate this day with drama or too much activity. Allow slow steadfast simplicity.
Fire 1112 by Jordi Feliu via Wiki Commons
OPEN TO YOUR MOST AUTHENTIC SELF
Saturday, April 9, 2016:
Saturday may bring a second step to the intensity that you managed on Wednesday, perhaps the 2nd shoe will fall or the next chapter opens.
However it shows up, the energy of Saturday certainly shatters the calm of Friday! Yes, the Moon is still in Taurus. However, even that solid Taurus energy is no match for the intensity and impulsiveness of the Sun conjunct Uranus.
Keep your eyes open for unexpected, unconventional, or even defiant situations or energies this weekend. Expect the unexpected.
If you feel depressed, ask yourself what you are avoiding. You do know the answer to this one.
Where is the revolution in your own life? What necessary changes are you avoiding that is causing anxiety and agitation? Make the necessary changes in order for anxiety to shift to excitement. This is not the weekend to stick with the status quo or to maintain a conventional stance in your life.
This is a new annual cycle of becoming more authentic and in tune with your deepest truest self.
CONVERSATION AND SELF-CARE
Sunday, April 10, 2016:
Sunday will not bring the stability we would like following the powerfully shifting tides of this week. It is going to take at least a few days to assimilate the changes
By the time you wake up on Sunday, the Moon is in Gemini. Anticipate and prepare to converse openly about the changes you see brewing in your life. There is no point in keeping secrets or not being open with those you love. You will receive more understanding and support than you may expect.
At 4:05PM EDT, the Moon opposes Mars suggesting that you may encounter some resistance. There is no need to butt heads about it. We each have our own perspective; this is an opportunity to learn to respect the experience and beliefs of others.
At 7:59PM EDT, the Moon forms a square to Neptune. Perhaps, you can sit in meditation before you close down for the night or you may prefer to pour an extra glass of wine and let yourself get lost in a movie.
Be easy on yourself. This is an evening for self-care.
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* In these weekly reports, I am exploring the major aspects formed by transits 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.
As we end the month of March and move forward into April, we look back on the cycle that began with the Pisces solar eclipse on March 8th and came into its full illumination with the Libra lunar eclipse on March 23rd. These eclipses have brought new perspectives, new opportunities, and the potential to resolve powerful challenges.
~ Heads Up! ~ During the month of April, we will have Mars turning retrograde on the 18th and Mercury turning retrograde on the 28th. It is not too soon to begin considering how to work with the inward movement of these energies. Begin an awareness of what projects you would like to complete during the Mercury retrograde.
Mars is a bit more complex and we will talk about as we get closer to the time.
However, do remember during the time of Mars retrograde you will not want to have any sort of surgery or begin any activity that has potential danger involved. This is not the time to learn skydiving! More about this later.
Merida by Derek Balmer via Wiki Commons
A Walk by Rainer Maria Rilke
My eyes already touch the sunny hill.
going far ahead of the road I have begun.
So we are grasped by what we cannot grasp;
it has inner light, even from a distance-
and charges us, even if we do not reach it,
into something else, which, hardly sensing it,
we already are; a gesture waves us on
answering our own wave…
but what we feel is the wind in our faces.
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UPLIFTING CLARITY
Monday, March 28, 2016:
The week begins with the Moon in exuberant, freedom loving Sagittarius. My hope is that you had a lovely weekend and feel energized and ready to face the upcoming week.
The Sagittarius Moon buoys your energy and puts a positive spin on the day. At 4:12 PM EDT, the Moon conjuncts Mars and shortly after, forms a lovely flowing trine aspect to the Sun in Aries.
This is a day of delightfully uplifting energy. Allow yourself to bask in clarity. You know where you are headed and can grasp excitement on your path. If this is not your experience, ask yourself if you are living your own truth or are trying to please someone else.
At 11:50 PM EDT, the Moon squares Neptune allowing sweet dreams and lovely inspiration.
A WILD CARD
Tuesday, March 29, 2016:
Tuesday may be a bit of a wild card.
The Sagittarius Moon continues to seek expansive understanding and yet her conjunction with Saturn at 11:18 AM EDT suggests a restrictive influence on your optimism. Do your best to allow criticism to roll off your back. Do not take it personally, if you let the situation pass without reaction the negativity will eventually dissipate.
At 9:55 PM EDT, the Moon forms a square aspect to Venus, pushing you to question your desires and your method of pursuing them.
The day ends with Mercury trine Saturn. This allows you to settle yourself into a more practical state of mind. Engaging with a more mature line of thinking allows for mental clarity and a more stable mind.
If you normally meditate in the morning, make an exception on Tuesday and take time for meditation before you sleep. It is important that you take advantage of this opportunity to bring some stability to your thinking. Over the coming days, this stability will be challenged.
UNCOVER TRUTH
Wednesday, March 30, 2016:
Seek mystical dreams and the ability to bring compassion to your deepest wounds on Wednesday as Venus conjunct Chiron at 5:07 AM EDT. Enjoy the gentle sense of awakening to start the day.
Port 01 by MedBerkane via Wiki Commons
Do not try to hold on to that sensitivity or softness. There are intense energies that will need your attention as you move into the day.
At 10:53 AM EDT, Mercury forms a stressful square to Pluto, the planet of powerful transformation. Information that is exposed or a line of thinking that envelops you will have a powerful impact moving forward.
The Moon enters Capricorn at 1:45 PM EDT. This is a serious afternoon; a time to seek honesty, internal integrity, and understanding.
What communication or disclosure will move you forward regarding something that became clear to you between mid-December 2015 and the end of January 2016? Be brutally honest with yourself.
Secrecy and a lack of integrity will bring you to places you do not want to go. Uncover truth. Before you look with suspicion into the heart of another, seek your own integrity. Be aware of your thoughts and how they guide your life. Be aware of your words and the impact they have on others.
Build integrity. Spread kindness.
REVOLUTIONARY THOUGHTS
Thursday, March 31, 2016:
On Thursday, the Capricorn Moon forms her Last Quarter Square at 11:17 AM EDT. Anticipate tension between heavy responsibilities and the radical desire to put our own needs first. Consider how to balance the need to quickly move in new directions while at the same time maintaining your more serious contemplations and responsibilities. This is a day to work on this balance.
At 4:49 PM EDT, Mercury conjunct Uranus offers alternative perspectives for finding that balance. The conjunction between Mercury and Uranus begins a new cycle of expanding thoughts and encountering new possibilities, alternative perspectives, and unusual ways of viewing the world.
Big ideas can illuminate your vision on a day like this. Sudden ideas must be considered and looked at with open minded excitement.
Any study or thought process you begin now will be fully understood and illuminated at the opposition between Mercury and Uranus in October 2016. Revolutionary thoughts, ideas, and communications abound. Find excitement; find new directions.
Show the world your true colors, say what must be said, show what is truly in your heart.
RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES
Friday, April 1, 2016:
We all like the energy of Fridays as we head into a freedom filled weekend. However, this Friday is probably lacking that sense of excitement and anticipation. With the Moon in serious, authoritative Capricorn, we spend the early part of the day working hard from a solitary perspective. The Moon is quiet after 12:40 PM EDT suggested a struggle focusing on getting the normal work of Capricorn done. There may be much frustration throughout the afternoon as the focus that you need isn’t available and doesn’t engage you.
The best use of this evening is to recharge your batteries and not worry about social activities, spend the evening on your own. Saturday is another day.
At 9:38 PM EDT, the Moon leaves the heavy work environment of Capricorn behind and enters Aquarius bringing more unpredictable and innovative thinking to the later part of the evening.
Under the Moonlight, Portrait of Spirit Series by Tang Huawei via Wiki Commons
HIGH INNOVATIVE ENERGY
Saturday, April 2, 2016:
Saturday brings the freedom and anticipation you were unable to tap into on Friday. The Aquarius Moon rules the day!
This is a day of intellectual exploration; you will be drawn to what is new and unusual. The Moon in Aquarius is a great time for social gatherings, dealing with humanitarian ideals, goals for the future, innovative brainstorming, and new ideas. This could be a difficult day to stick with schedules as your personal freedom is of the utmost importance to you.
Do not try to control yourself or others. Seek freedom, offer freedom, encourage freedom. With the Aquarius Moon forming a sextile to both Mars in Sagittarius and the Aries Sun, this is a day of high-energy.
What will you do with this day? How can your activities progress humanity forward? Think about this and take one small step forward.
SEEK INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
Sunday, April 3, 2016:
Sunday graces us with the innovative, rebellious energy of Aquarius that began on Friday. The Aquarius Moon forms delightful aspects of potential and opportunity, to Saturn, Uranus, and Mercury. People often get confused and think that Aquarius is a Water sign as it is called “The Water Bearer”. Please remember that Aquarius is an Air Sign. As an Air Sign, Aquarius is connected to intellectualism, innovation, and new ideas that bring the world to an expanded level of awareness.
Aquarius brings us the nature of upheaval and rebellion. This revolutionary energy is necessary in order to leave the past behind and move into a new way of thinking.
Some of you will experience the anxiety of rebellion on Sunday, while others will experience the corresponding excitement. This is due, in part, to the particulars of your own horoscope and partly, it is simply a choice.
On Sunday, you can make unique choices; you do not need to stay with the status quo. Seek out the original ideas that will change your world and the world around you. There are new, unexpected pathways to solve the problems in our lives, our communities, and our world.
This is not a day to seek practical accomplishment but a day to expand your mind. Gather with like-minded people or folks who are willing to look at new perspectives and seek innovative solutions. Play with ideas. Enjoy diversity.
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* In these weekly reports, I am exploring the major aspects formed by transits 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.
Profil Neu by Roger David Servais via Wiki Commons
Some of us may experience the shift of the Sun from Pisces to Aries as a bit disorienting. We go from the energy of dreams, imagination, and sensitivity to the energy of aggression, determination, and of the warrior.
As we attempt to grapple with this shift, Mercury follows the example of the Sun and steps from Pisces into Aries on Monday evening. You may feel this as an awakening of energy, the experience of Spring. It is time to create what you want and take the necessary steps to bring that into reality.
On Wednesday, we have a Full Moon Eclipse in Libra encouraging us to take stock of what we created and began at the New Moon on March 8th.
On Friday, Saturn takes his first steps in retreat as he turns retrograde at 6:01 AM EDT.
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THOUGHTS PICK UP SPEED
Monday, March 21, 2016:
Don’t be surprise if you feel like keeping your head under your pillow on Monday morning. It’s not that you have any sense of waking up to a bad day but you may wake with a sense of confusion or disorientation.
Now that the Sun is in Aries, you probably thought you were ready to move quickly in a forward direction. However, the day starts with the Moon in opposition to Neptune along with Mercury still in Pisces. These two factors contribute to a sense of internal instability that is likely to leave you wanting sleep…. Or just not knowing what you want!
Don’t let any of that worry you.
At 8:19 PM EDT, Mercury follows the Sun into Aries. Your mind will be ready to move forward, your thoughts will pick up speed, and everything revs up. It is easy to offend others while Mercury is in Aries, as we do not hold back in our communications and are willing to take the risk to tell it like it is!
Maintain your awareness and make sure you are saying what really needs to be said and not just running off at the mouth because of lack of control. Remain aware, keep yourself centered and grounded, even as this energy catapults you forward.
PREPARE FOR WEDNESDAY’S ECLIPSE
Tuesday, March 22, 2016:
Tuesday provides a day of rest. Yes, I know. You thought you were ready to move forward. However, today you need to rest and prepare for the very busy day on Wednesday.
The Moon is in Virgo throughout the day, yet makes no major aspects until after she enters Libra on Wednesday morning. Try not to concern yourself with accomplishments, communications, or any activity that you hope will move some project forward.
As you take the time to rest in the quiet of Tuesday, prepare yourself for tomorrow’s Lunar Eclipse. Consider the Solar Eclipse that happened on March 8th. Eclipses always come in pairs and are connected; a Solar Eclipse occurs at a New Moon and a Lunar Eclipse occurs at the Full Moon.
Are you aware of the change that is sweeping through your life, brought on by that Solar Eclipse? Much of the message of the Lunar Eclipse is in digging deeply to work with the underlying issues that must be addressed in order to grow in the direction of change that the Solar Eclipse.
This is your contemplation for Tuesday.
Pintura 1 by Lia Mainero Berro via Wiki Commons
LIBRA LUNAR ECLIPSE – NOSTALGIA ALLOWS RELEASE
Wednesday, March 23, 2016:
At 1:24 AM EDT, the Moon enters Libra bringing an end to that time of rest and preparation that we talked about for Tuesday. Now, it is show time!
At 6:15 AM EDT, Jupiter squares Saturn. This can be a challenging time as the details of a particular situation may feel like they are overtaking or blocking your ability to expand your understanding and make it difficult to keep a grasp onyour own beliefs.
You may question ways of thinking and being in the world that previously felt very solid to you. It is important to continually question your opinions and beliefs as time and circumstances continue to show you new perspectives.
The Libra Full Moon is eclipsed at 8:01 AM EDT. Lunar Eclipses bring our emotions and nostalgia to the surface even as they push our awareness to the passage of time. Something is changing and we must let go. Even if the change is one we have hoped and dreamed of for so long, there still may be difficult emotions to manage as you release the past. Past memories and old dreams come to the surface in order to be released.
With the Libra Moon forming an opposition to Mercury, you may be highly sensitive to any communications that feel out of balance or unfair. You will do well to maintain grace and diplomacy in any such situation.
At 4:10 PM EDT, Mercury conjunct the Sun offers clarity of mind, thinking, and communication. This may be a time of sharp tongues; remember to add the ingredients of grace and diplomacy in all communications.
MOVE YOUR STORY FORWARD
Thursday, March 24, 2016:
Thursday may be a stressful day of assimilating the emotional impact of Wednesday. The Libra Moon, which is concerned with diplomacy and pleasure, forms challenging aspects with both Pluto (the planet of transformation) and Uranus (the planet of revolution).
This startling transit may push you to look beneath the pleasant exterior of your significant relationships. What is hidden beneath the surface and needs to change? Have you been too careful? Have you done your best to hold the status quo steady? What revolutionary thoughts and ideas are occurring behind-the-scenes in the depth of your heart?
At 6:44 PM EDT, Mercury forms a flowing trine aspect to Mars. This is a powerful encouragement to say what needs to be said; a push to telling a story that will make a significant point. Your words will be clear and direct.
With both Mercury and Mars in Fire Signs, conversations could become heated. Whatever is said will have an impact and will move the story-line forward. You may be surprised to hear your own words.
EXPRESS BEAUTY & GENEROSITY
Friday, March 25, 2016:
Early Friday morning, Saturn turns retrograde at 16° Sagittarius. He will remain retrograde until August 13, 2016 when he will turn direct once again at 9° Sagittarius. During this time, we each have the opportunity to look at the issues in our lives connected to boundaries, responsibilities, self-discipline, and hard work.
This is a time of reassessing, and coming to a deeper understanding and acceptance, of our responsibilities. If you have personal planets or points between 9° and 16° of any mutable sign, (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces), this will be particularly significant to you.
On Wednesday, we talked about you feeling blocked in the ability to expand your inner awareness. As Venus connects with both Jupiter and Saturn on Friday, you may feel a powerful desire for beauty and pleasure along with a sense of dissatisfaction and frustration at feeling that growth is somehow blocked for you now.
Pay attention to how you relate to beauty. It may be time to explore ways to embody love, pleasure, beauty, and abundance within your own body, mind, and life. Create a place of beauty in your home. Make a special effort to show generosity. Put a vase of flowers on your kitchen table and one by your bed, and while you are at it, bring another bouquet to a friend. Notice how life expands when you create space for the expression of beauty and generosity.
You may be questioning ways of thinking and being in the world that previously felt very solid to you. It is important to continually question your opinions and beliefs as time and circumstances continue to show you new perspectives. For now, embrace a perspective that soothes your heart with love, music, art, inner beauty, and expansive generosity.
At 2:09 PM EDT, the Moon enters Scorpio bringing us into a deeply emotion space along with and an intense desire for connection. Find deep connection with an intimate friend or lover this Friday night.
Oeuvre 24 by Amispatrimoinelussac via Wiki Commons
LOVE & PASSION
Saturday, March 26, 2016:
On Saturday, you can expect to feel the full energizing passion of Aries. At 6:32 AM EDT, the Sun in Aries forms a free-flowing trine to Mars in Sagittarius! There is excitement in the air and you may feel willing to take on any challenge that presents it self; immediately on the heels of that blast of energy we encounter a sextile aspect between Venus and Pluto. This brings the energy to a decidedly intimate, potentially sexual encounter.
Financial opportunities may also present themselves. Say yes.
Consider back to what began in early February regarding a love relationship or a financial situation. Whatever began at that time, now you have the opportunity to explore the possibilities more deeply and move toward your goal.
The Scorpio Moon forms a beautiful trine aspect to Neptune and a sextile aspect to Jupiter. Your soul wants to make intense and beautiful connections with other beautiful souls. Opportunities are presented and the energy flows. What a wonderful night for deep love, passion, beauty, and abundance.
REST IN QUIET REFLECTION
Sunday, March 27, 2016:
Sunday should provide the perfect day to recover from the delights that I hope you encountered last night. The energy of passion, love, and abundance continues into the day. The Scorpio Moon is very quiet throughout the day, providing us the opportunity to slow down, take some time for quiet reflection, and rest.
I recommend a late brunch with a lover or intimate friends, and a movie to round out the weekend. Embrace the depth of sweetness that is presented.
There are those of you who may not resonate with the fiery energy of this weekend and those of you who may be angry that you have no one to share the passion with. If you find yourself feeling angry, understand that as a manifestation of passion. Utilize the assertiveness in a physical way by biking, running, dancing… whatever will release the tension.
Astrolore sends love to all of you!
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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.
I think it is safe to say that we can anticipate a very active week!
Kiel de Dos by Alexandra Nereiev via Wiki Commons
With Mercury square Saturn on Monday, sextile Pluto and opposing Jupiter on Tuesday, and then conjunct Chiron on Thursday, the planet of quick motion and thinking is highly engaged throughout the week. If you are waiting for calm, quiet days, you may have to wait for a while. Expect ideas and thinking to be overly active and moving in many directions at once.
Jupiter makes a glorious trine to Pluto on Wednesday bringing a flow of opportunity and empowerment. Thursday morning you will want to pay special attention to your meditation, as there is the suggestion of deep healing within the mind as Mercury conjunct Chiron.
On Sunday, the Sun enters Aries and we herald in the Spring Equinox. This is a moment we look forward to as it heralds the moment of Spring! This brings us to the pivotal moment in the year when day equals night; when the light and dark equalize. You can feel it in the air, hear it in the songbirds, and see it in the quality of light.
We all breathe a sign of relief.
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SERIOUS MIND; SERIOUS COMMUNICATIONS
Monday, March 14, 2016:
The week begins with the Moon in Gemini, echoing the activity within our minds even as we begin the week. At 3:25 PM EDT, Mercury squares Saturn. When these two planets come together, the mind or what the mind perceives becomes serious. Responsibility cannot be ignored, and you may encounter some type of restriction to your ideas or your thinking. Perhaps, there is fear around some communication that you know is necessary.
This is the First Quarter Square in the cycle between Mercury and Saturn. Something that began back in November 2015 is requiring that you give it attention and take action on it now. Did you start a new study, a new serious conversation, or did you take on a new responsibility at that time? If so, now is the time to push that agenda forward in a direct manner. The full results of the action you take now will be fully expressed in June.
Venus squares Mars on Monday afternoon as well. An important thing to understand when Venus squares Mars is that you need to do something concrete to bring your primary relationship forward. What does your relationship need now? If you are not in a primary relationship, you can use this aspect to care for your primary relationship to yourself or to take direct action in seeking out a partner. If you are in a primary relationship (or in the process of developing one you would like to see thrive), there are things that must be shared and things you need to say that have not yet been said.
Yes, there is a risk involved. However, not saying what needs to be said will extract a high cost and will not reflect reality.
Pay attention to any issues that come up between you and a partner over the next day or two. Do not underestimate the importance of how you both manage your communications.
GO AHEAD AND SAY IT
Tuesday, March 15, 2016:
Before you even wake up this morning, there are two major aspects in the heavens. At 2:58 AM EDT, Mercury sextile Pluto, suggesting an opportunity of empowerment is able to come out of the challenging thoughts or communications you had on Monday.
Perhaps, there is some deep problematic thinking that you are being asked to release. Keep your eyes open and let go of thoughts that are holding you back. Whatever is released now will open your ability to bring your true gifts into the world.
Mercury opposes Jupiter at 5:41 AM EDT, suggesting clarity on what began in early August 2015. This is a cycle of expanding your thinking and your ability to communicate. There is still more that needs to be said. Yes, go ahead and say it. It is okay. It is necessary.
Tuesday also brings us to the First-Quarter Moon, asking that we consider what needs to be done to move forward with the seed you planted at the New Moon on March 8th.
Yes, the First-Quarter Moon is a square between the Sun and Moon, and generally, feels restrictive and heavy. You may feel this as a sense of desiring something that is totally incompatible with something else that you deeply need; this often shows up as a conflict between our desires and our needs.
Finding balance may be a challenge. In case of interpersonal conflict, pay attention. Is this really an external conflict with another or is it an internal conflict that you are projecting onto a relationship? Be honest with yourself.
At 8:57 PM EDT, the Moon enters Cancer offering the simplicity of love at the end of a deeply stressful day. Rest in comfort, allowing love to open your heart.
POSSIBILITY, WONDER, & MAGIC
Wednesday, March 16, 2016:
Fleures 02 by MedBerkane via Wiki Commons
Take advantage of the powerful, expansive energies available during the middle of this week. At 4:05 PM EDT, Jupiter, the planet of luck and expansion forms a free-flowing trine aspect to Pluto, the energy of divinity and empowerment.
At this time, you are more capable than you know of bringing full manifestation into an area you have invested great energy into. You may feel powerful, capable, and even lucky at this time. Do not wait passively for this transit to activate your life. Get out into the world, reach for what your heart desires and be ready to accept what is given.
Consider your strengths and what you have to offer the world. Understand that as you help others, so you help yourself. Go out in the world today and offer your best actions for the future of humankind, even if that consists only of showing kindness to the grocery clerk or the homeless person on the street.
Synchronicity and surprising incidents may support you in ways that are unexpected or even jaw dropping. If you have personal planets or angles between 15° and 18° of any earth sign (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn), this will be most auspicious in your circumstances and life.
Think back to what you acquired understanding about during the time between the Summer of 2013 & Spring of 2014. Now is the time to bring that knowledge into a fuller experience of your life; what can you now teach others that you learned at that time? Understand the importance of what you bring to the table and freely teach what you deeply understand.
Keep yourself open to possibilities, wonder, and magic.
DISRUPT NEGATIVE HABITS WITH LOVE
Thursday, March 17, 2016:
On Thursday, you will want to focus your attention on releasing and healing negative thought patterns. Mercury conjunct Chiron at 9:28 AM EDT; this begins a cycle of healing deeply negative patterns that have taken root in your mind since childhood.
In order to work effectively with this opportunity, it is important to maintain deep love and compassion for yourself and the reasons you built these patterns in the first place.
Chances are that the patterns were formed in early childhood as a way to protect your self. That protection is no longer needed and the pattern left behind is now holding you back. Look deeply and release.
Firmly embedded patterns in your mind took time to build and will take time to dismantle. Perhaps, the first step is to begin that meditation practice you have talked about for so long. In this process, you must remember love and compassion to the self.
Thursday’s Cancer Moon assists in keeping you close to your heart and your loved ones. Show kindness in all your interactions.
DANCE FREELY
Friday, March 18, 2016:
If it were possible for you to take a long weekend, this would be a lovely day to start it. It looks like a delightful weekend ahead. At 3:55 AM EDT, the Moon enters Leo and we are able to leave behind some of the more pressing emotional concerns that have held over since the New Moon and solar eclipse from last week.
Friday is not a day to try to keep yourself to a strict schedule or to be overly concerned with accomplishments or details. This is a day to let loose and move in the direction of what pulls you forward. With the Moon in feisty, playful Leo, forming a free flow of energy (trine) to Mars in Sagittarius this is a time for playful expression, dramatic play, and sheer pleasure.
Don’t take yourself too seriously, and don’t allow yourself to be put into a box that is too tight to fit your expansive nature.
Allow others to express themselves freely by make this a day of no judgment. Yes, dance as if no one were watching… and make space for others to do the same.
Hudson River: Sailboats at Sunset by Truman Seymour via Wiki Commons
PLAYFUL SELF-EXPRESSION
Saturday, March 19, 2016:
More delightful fun, and playful energy continues through Saturday. Get away from your ordinary life this weekend if you can. Saturday is the last full day of the Sun in Pisces. Enjoy the sense of touching on an intangible dream.
A Grand Trine is formed on Saturday between the Moon in Leo, Saturn in Sagittarius, and Uranus in Aries. You will want to take an active role in making sure any needs and desires you have for friendship and socialization get met.
This Grand Fire Trine can reflect a situation in which you expect others to understand your needs (do you really think they can read your mind?) and you could get left out in the cold. If you make it clear that you want the connection, I expect that they will be delighted to include you.
This is not a day to be coy, be clear and direct about your desires. Go for what you want. Seek enthusiasm, warmth, and playful self-expression.
SPRING EQUINOX – SUN ENTERS ARIES – AWAKEN
Sunday, March 20, 2016:
On Sunday, be ready to welcome the new astrological year! 😉
The Sun enters Aries (The Spring Equinox) at 12:30 AM EDT and we release the chill of winter to welcome the warmth of Spring. Spring begins (here in the Northern Hemisphere) as we come to this pivotal moment when the length of the day equals the length of the night.
We all breathe a sign of relief with the knowledge that it is time to make a new start and to welcome all new beginnings.
Aries is the sign of the Ram, the first sign of the zodiac, and has the energy of a newborn infant demanding his right to be here in all his fiery glory. Release the inward cold of winter, break the chains that have held you back, and take your first steps forward into the unknown excitement ahead.
‘Spring Fever’ is just around the corner as plants take on vigorous growth and even LOVE is in the air.
Go ahead! This is the time to initiate new endeavors, love affairs, and to simply embrace life on all levels.
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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.
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