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MOVING FORWARD WITH COMFORT AND COURAGE
Monday, April 3, 2017:
This morning, you would rather stay home and avoid work altogether. With the receptive Moon in domestic Cancer, your home and issues of tenderness and love are the concerns you would like to occupy your day.
However, most of us will need to head to work. Early in the day, as the Moon forms an easy trine aspect to Neptune (12:26 PM EDT), it may seem difficult to get your feet firmly on the ground.
Mid-afternoon (2:40 PM EDT), the forceful Aries Sun and protective Cancer Moon form a challenging square aspect bringing us to the First Quarter phase of the Moon. If you think about Cancer’s desire to cuddle with a loved one in a warm nest and Aries’ desire to take a solitary and courageous mountain bike ride, you will understand the challenge between these two energies. Think back to the seed you planted at the New Moon last week. Find a way to use these two conflicting energies to move that process forward.
As soon as your workday is complete, head home, cook a meal for yourself or your family and settle in to any domestic comfort you choose to create.
ANXIETY TURNS TO PLAY
Tuesday, April 4, 2017:
When you awake on Tuesday morning, your challenging dreams may linger, leaving you with an unsettling sense of anxiety. If you remember those dreams, look for the message within and release any discomfort. The sensitive Cancer Moon forms challenging aspects to excessive Jupiter, subversive Pluto, and unsettling Uranus between late Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Allow yourself to explore unusual patterns. Don’t try to stick with all that is expected of you. Perhaps, it is time to explore a new way of viewing the world. Make contact with folks who will stretch or challenge your viewpoints. Stop assuming your worldview is the only one worthy of airtime.
At 4:46 PM EDT, the tender Cancer Moon forms a flowing trine aspect to lovely Venus allowing a loving connection. Take a break from your work and head outside even for a moment; look at the sky and experience expansive beauty.
At 6:13 PM EDT, the Moon enters exuberant Leo, opening the evening for playful fun, the pleasure of creativity.
The Cancer Moon is VOC* (think of it as being adrift, without focus or connection) from 4:46 PM EDT until she enters Leo at 6:13 PM EDT. 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 a significant future impact.
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WIND AT YOUR BACK
Wednesday, April 5, 2017:
The most significant aspect on Wednesday happens at the very final moments of the day. Just at midnight, courageous Mars forms a flowing trine aspect to empowered Pluto. When these two mighty planets work together in a harmonious configuration, you can expect great determination and strength of your actions. You are likely to feel highly motivated to move heaven and earth toward the fulfillment of whatever significant plan or project you have embarked upon.
The cycle between Mars and Pluto (a two year cycle) began in August 2016. What did you plunge into at that time that you knew would take great resolve and willpower? Whatever began at that time has reached a point in its growth where the wind is at your back and progress is steady inherently easy. The full expression of this cycle will come in late May. Plan for it!
The Moon and continues through playful Leo encouraging you to spend time with creative pleasures. If you have children in your life, spend time with them; engage on their level of play. Enjoy
SOUL SEARCHING AND PARADOX
Thursday, April 6, 2017:
On Thursday, Saturn turns retrograde, remaining thus until August 25th. Over the course of this 4 ½ months, it is important to do some soul-searching regarding any long-term commitments that you are considering. This could be around issues of relationship, business, relocation, or your career. If you know the house Saturn is moving through in your chart during this retrograde, that is the most likely area on which to focus your contemplation.
The lovely Leo Moon forms a Grand Trine aspect to exciting Uranus and stable Saturn throughout the afternoon. You should experience an easy sense of satisfaction and excitement simultaneously. You may feel very anchored and reliable even as you feel exhilarant and animated. Hold this paradox with pleasure as for now, both energies hold space together in friendship.
The Leo Moon is VOC* (think of it as being adrift, without focus or connection) from 8:17 PM EDT until she enters Virgo 20 minutes after midnight. 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.
BALANCE EXPANSION AND REALITY
Friday, April 7, 2017:
When you wake up on Friday morning, the Moon will have entered practical Virgo. You can go ahead and put away your toys from the last few Leo Moon days.
The efficiency and precision of Virgo is challenged as the Sun opposes optimistic Jupiter at 5:38 PM EDT. This energy definitely flies in the face of practical Virgo as you are pushed to excess, extravagance, and overindulgence.
The cycle between the Sun and Jupiter began in late September. In looking back at that time, consider what you started that was of an expansive nature. What big idea or plan did you begin in September? Now, at the planets’ opposition, look back and see how far you have come with that idea or that plan and then make any adjustments necessary to bring it into its fullest power. Pay attention to the places where you can give or receive big ideas or large pleasures.
It is probably best to leave your credit cards at home as it would be so easy to overspend. Watch where your eyes may be bigger than your stomach…. or your dream has gotten unrealistic. We must always remember the delicate balance between expansion and reality.
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CHECK YOURSELF
Saturday, April 8, 2017:
Saturday starts out easily enough. You will probably feel productive and powerful due to a lovely Earth Grand Trine. However, the afternoon brings difficult challenges.
When Venus squares Saturn at 4:28 PM EDT, there may be issues that you can not ignore in your love life and relationships or you may need to face reality (and fear) concerning your finances. Face reality head-on; that does not mean to process things extensively with a partner.
Saturday’s transits will be better managed as an internal private job. Understand the reality of your situation and allowed it to be exactly as it is. Nothing must be resolved in this moment.
At 8:49 PM EDT, when the Sun squares destructive Pluto, you will be happy if you did not engage in any arguments. This challenging aspect insists that you face the truth of your deeper motivations and get clear on what is uncomfortable in your attempts to gain power over others. Be aware of your motivations and face yourself honestly.
If you are ready, bring your understanding of yourself to the table… speak only of your own path, don’t make any statement or assumption of what someone else is bringing to the table.
A SIMPLE PATH TO WORKING WITH MERCURY RETROGRADE
Sunday, April 9, 2017:
On Sunday morning, the Moon enters cooperative, charming Libra at 8:35 AM EDT. You are ready to re-establish peace and grace into your home and beyond. This is a great morning to go out for brunch with loved ones and friends. You are ready to deepen your connections as you learn the difference between codependency and interdependence. Give this some thought on Sunday morning.
The big news, however, is that at 7:14 PM EDT, Mercury turns retrograde at 4° Taurus. Spend time today preparing for the upcoming three weeks. Mercury will turn direct once again on May 3rd. If you have followed my writing over the years, you are familiar with the best ways to work with Mercury retrograde. Here is your reminder:
4 Simple Steps to Managing Mercury Retrograde!
- Don’t be afraid, worried, or concerned!
- Get a notebook and a pen. Make a list of everything that you have begun but NOT completed in the past few months.
- Get to work! Accomplish what is on this list! Only what is on this list!
- Don’t be tempted to start new projects, begin new commitments, new relationships, or new jobs!
Mercury retrograde brings us the gift of time to wrap up loose ends!
The Virgo Moon is VOC* (think of it as being adrift, without focus or connection) from 4:22 AM EDT until she enters Libra at 8:35 AM EDT. 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 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.
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EXPAND YOUR THINKING
Monday, July 11, 2016:
The week begins on an interesting note indeed. The Moon is in Libra throughout the day suggesting a natural state of balance and calm. However, I suspect this will not necessarily be the case.
At 3:28 AM EDT, Mercury, which represents our mind functions and communications, forms a challenging square transit to Uranus, the planet of innovation and discord. We can expect excitement that threatens to cause upheaval within our minds or communications with others.
Last week on Thursday, Mercury opposed Pluto. Now, a new conversation or thinking pattern comes into focus that is an extension and expansion of the deep conversation at that time. What were you thinking about last Thursday? How has it led to excitement or anxiety now? Perhaps, there is something new that you need to be thinking about or a new study that is calling you.
At 8:52 PM EDT, the Libra Moon comes to the First Quarter phase. The Libra Moon forms an aspect of struggle or argument to the Cancer Sun. Is there a conflict between your emotional desires and your social or romantic needs? You must allow each side of this challenge space to express itself and grow. Take a significant step forward in what you began at the Cancer New Moon on Monday, July 4th. We are all in the same boat, so be patient with others.
VULNERABILITY = INTIMACY
Tuesday, July 12, 2016:
Tuesday begins with the Moon still in Libra, mirroring the excitement or discord of Monday as she opposes Uranus in the early morning hours.
The top significance of Tuesday is the entrance of Venus into Leo where she will remain until August 5th. While Venus was in Cancer (starting on June 17th), our expression of love was sensitive, emotional, and sentimental. As Venus enters Leo, we turn the expression of love to playful generosity. We want to show, provide, and receive grandiose, dramatic, and playful expressions of love. We are drawn to flamboyance and our need for recognition and appreciation is powerful.
The Moon enters Scorpio at 4:53 PM EDT bringing our emotional nature into deep, intense waters. We are not interested in superficial contact; we long for intimacy and yet, may be fearful of the vulnerability necessary to develop that intimacy. Expressing authentic vulnerability is the quickest way to true authentic intimacy.
TURN UP THE HEAT
Wednesday, July 13, 2016:
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On Wednesday, the Scorpio Moon forms a dreamy trine aspect to Neptune at 4:46 PM EDT. With both the Moon and Neptune in water signs, we may experience a sweet flow, a space of dreaminess or spiritual transcendence. Perhaps, you just want to open that bottle of wine as soon as you get home from work! This is a brief aspect but can feel sweet enough to pay attention to. ☺
At 8:46 PM EDT, Mercury follows Venus into Leo bringing our thoughts to the dramatic, playful expression of love. Leo is a fixed Fire sign, hot and steadfast. With Mercury in Leo, our minds burn deep and steady. We want to express loyalty, playfulness, and generosity in our interactions. Our communications and our imaginations increase in Leo. The stories we tell become more colorful and we may be prone to exaggeration. We feel the heat of fire increase!
On July 22nd, the Sun will also move into Leo bringing Venus, Mercury, and the Sun to the party. Speaking of a party, go ahead and plan one between July 22nd and July 30th. Take advantage of this line up of Leo planets. What a delight.
LOOK FOR THE INSIGHT
Thursday, July 14, 2016:
The Moon will be in Scorpio all day on Thursday forming lovely aspects to Pluto, Jupiter, and the Sun during the early part of the day. Emotional depth and an intuitive understanding of those around you could result in a rich day of connecting with others.
The evening brings a very different energy. As 6:22 PM EDT, the Moon conjunct Mars. The best use of this would be to engage your sexual or physical energy. If that is not an option you may encounter anger, frustration, or discord. If you see this anger or frustration in yourself, get out of the situation and go for a walk or a run. If you see it in others give them space and a bit of time.
Keep in mind that this is a Moon transit. They do not last long; given an hour or so, the whole issue will pass. As you release the anger you may be able to use this energy to dig deeply and honestly into the issue and find deep insight.
EXPLORATION AND ADVENTURE
Friday, July 15, 2016:
When you wake up Friday morning, everything feels lighter! You can sense the fun, expansiveness, and adventures available. The Moon enters Sagittarius at 5:15 AM EDT leaving the intensity and depth of Scorpio behind. Throughout the day, the only aspects formed are lovely trines to both Mercury and Venus in Leo.
This is a day to open your heart and mind to exploration and adventure. Pack your bags, head out on the open road and find an adventure.
Freedom, independence, and extravagance are the goals. Your enthusiasm, sense of humor, and generosity are contagious.
Let loose; take the day off. Work is not the place to be. You need to enjoy this one.
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SHIFT YOUR AWARENESS
Saturday, July 16, 2016:
Saturday promises to be a powerful day. With the Sun in sensitive Cancer forming a square aspect to rebellious Uranus, issues of identity and ego may be powerfully challenged. Give plenty of space to yourself and others who may be responding and behaving in unusual or unpredictable ways.
How has your need for domestic security prevented you from taking certain exciting and possibly, necessary risks? Ask yourself if that is currently in your best interests. This contemplation could bring about an unexpected shift in your awareness and understanding of yourself and others.
At 5:59 PM EDT, when Mercury conjunct Venus you are ready to express what your heart truly desires without apology.
When the Cancer Sun trines Mars in Scorpio at 11:44 PM EDT, I hope you will be embroiled in a delightful intimate sexual encounter or ‘cutting a rug’ on a dance floor!
This should be a lovely night for physical expression. Do drive safely if you’re on the road, as you may feel invincible. Play safely!
FROM SENSITIVITY TO MATURITY
Sunday, July 17, 2016:
Whatever your contemplations, along with whatever you ‘got up to’ on Saturday night reverberate on a deep emotional level on Sunday. You are presented with the opportunity for a powerful healing response with a Water Grand Trine between the Sun in Cancer, Chiron in Pisces, and Mars in Scorpio. You may feel highly sensitive as you work with deep layers of emotion that are being activated through your thinking and your activities of Saturday.
At 3:33 PM EDT, the Moon enters Capricorn as we pull ourselves together in preparation for the more serious days ahead. Regardless of how much we have explored, experienced, and even transformed over the past few days, now we are reminded of reality, responsibility, and necessary solitude.
We must consider the importance – and even comfort – of maturity and integrity.
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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.
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A GLIMPSE OF AUTHENTICITY
Monday, May 23, 2016:
I hope you took my advice to have a quiet evening and an early bedtime on Sunday night. It will make Monday work much better for you. There is not a lot of activity among the planets on Monday, but what there is may take us off guard.
In the past weeks, we have had an abundance of planets in the Earth signs. This has supported us in developing stability and consistency within our internal process. Venus and Mercury remain in Taurus even as the general movement flows toward the excitement and action of Fire and Air.
The freedom loving Sagittarius Moon forming a trine aspect to the intensity and defiance of Uranus (11:37 AM EDT) alerts us to the need to express our most unique individuality. If you are living far from the mark of your most authentic self, you will feel either terribly excited as you push in that direction or you may experience deep levels of anxiety as you struggle against the tide that pulls you there.
Being that this is a short-lived transit, nothing huge needs to come out of it. Pay attention to where it calls to you, even in its smallest voice. That voice will return with the same message repeated over time.
SPEAK OF PASSION
Tuesday, May 24, 2016:
Tuesday morning, we may wake feeling a return of the stability we had before the Full Moon last Saturday.
The Moon enters Capricorn in the wee hours of the morning. The anxiety we experienced on Monday seems like a dream as it has now moved on with only a minor trace left behind.
But, what we really need to talk about here is Venus. Venus is the planet of love, money, and all that we most deeply value. Venus provides what is necessary in order to create meaningful connection to another and to deepen our ability to experience authentic pleasure. Venus has been moving through Taurus (one of her favorite places to be) since April 29th. During this time, our inclinations for pleasure have been grounded and body focused.
On Tuesday, Venus enters Gemini, where she will remain until June 17th.
During her time in Gemini, Venus focuses on communication and intellect. She wants us to explore how our intellect and communications can draw pleasure, love, and resources more deeply into our lives.
Emotions may be running high and we are likely more aware than usual of what brings us meaningful pleasure. Passion is close at hand and can readily express itself through words and action. Awareness and expression is the key.
EASY VERBAL EXPRESSION
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016:
With both the Sun and Venus firmly in Gemini and the Moon waning on the other side of full, we would really like to have a moment to catch our breath. But, please don’t try and wait for it!
With the Moon in Capricorn, we are emotionally supported by our more serious and ambitious nature. We really want to ‘get stuff done’.
Long before you start the day, the Capricorn Moon forms an Earth Grand Trine with Jupiter (the planet of expansion and wisdom) and Mercury (the planet of communication and verbal expression). This offers a powerful opportunity to bring practical ideas to light. Watch how easily you are able to articulate what is on your mind early in the day.
If you have any writing to do this week, I recommend getting up very early on Wednesday morning to do that work. It will save you a ton of time later in the week.
If you are still writing at mid-morning, your communications will head into darker waters at the Moon conjuncts Pluto at 10:21 AM EDT. Do not shy away from topics of intense depth. However, in actual conversations with real people, exploring deep topics could be more problematic.
Remember, this is a transit of the Moon. It will not cause difficulties if you are able to simply be patient with your own mind and allow the energy to pass. You do not need to express everything that stimulates your mind. At 9:19 PM EDT, the Capricorn Moon squares Uranus challenging you to work with this challenge from a more humanitarian perspective.
Challenge yourself, your work ethic, and your integrity. Are you on a path that highly honors these principles? If not, you have work to do.
This evening is a good time to sit with yourself and get crystal clear on the true state of integrity in your work and in your life. No matter where you find yourself it is fine. No self-criticism necessary.
Simply take action to move in the direction of increased integrity and authenticity.
BRING DUALITY TO ONENESS
Thursday, May 26, 2016:
Jupiter squaring Saturn is exact at 8:27 AM EDT which is one of the major influences of the year 2016. This is a long-term transit, which first came into effect in August 2015. Consider that Jupiter wants to teach us to expand and grow in wisdom and understanding. Saturn, on the other hand, requires that we form boundaries; hold onto stability with self-discipline and structure.
When these two planets form a challenging aspect, we struggle to understand which way to go. Structures and long held beliefs may feel restrictive and no longer sustainable. Areas in your life that you always assumed would maintain an air of freedom and openness my need to be reeled in and controlled in some way. Where does your freedom feel curtailed? Where does your stability feel threatened by growing understanding?
Being pulled in these two directions can result in uncertainty and lack of clarity. How can we move forward when we are being asked to move in two directions that are at cross purposes to each other?
It is easy to see how this is reflected in the world culture and politics as well as in individual lives. In your personal life, learn to respect and love both sides of this dilemma. There really is no need to choose sides. We each must learn to recognize and reject false dichotomy wherever we see it. Holding dichotomies is a practice well worth your time. Recognize that there are always options in the grey space between what seems clearly divided in two. There are always more options that what we initially see.
At 10:27 AM EDT, the Moon enters Aquarius. This highly supports this conversation about dichotomies. Aquarius opens us to a bigger picture of what is possible and is not narrowed to situations of individual significance. Opening your mind to a humanitarian perspective will allow you to see this internal struggle as a necessary part of learning to move forward in a truly healthy way. Moving forward requires both the expansion of Jupiter and the structural hold of Saturn. We are now learning to hold both realities in our lives together.
DEEP INTEGRITY REQUIRED
Friday, May 27, 2016:
When Mars turned retrograde on April 17th, we talked about bringing our thoughts and attention to our most dynamic energies. During this phase (Mars will turn direct on June 29th), we are asked to bring deep integrity and high purpose to our power of will and our use of sexuality. Mars sometimes forgets what is important and can get caught up with aggression and selfishness simply in order to get his own way. Where have you used your direct energy without integrity, hurting yourself and others with an unhealthy use of your strength or determination?
On Friday, Mars backs out of Sagittarius and returns to Scorpio. Whereas we have been considering these ideas since mid April, now we must go deep and get real about our own responsibility and need to develop more solid values to inform our integrity. Take a risk and probe deeply into your motivations and desires.
Remember, we can only make improvements to our circumstances and ourselves by first getting very clear on the reality of where we are now. While Mars is retrograde in Scorpio, allow deep vulnerability as you face yourself unflinchingly.
The Moon remains in Aquarius throughout the day, helping us to remain clearheaded and easygoing as we face that vulnerability. It is all a part of the path forward and Aquarius can move forward with easy detachment.
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A MIXED BAG
Saturday, May 28, 2016:
When you wake up on Saturday morning, it may seem like a good idea to plan a social evening. I would encourage you to think twice before you set that in motion. The morning begins under the very exciting energy of the Aquarius Moon sextile Uranus. Think outside the box and get a party together for breakfast! Go for an early morning hike with friends. The early part of the day may hold much delight.
However, at 4:19 PM EDT, the Moon squares Mars. When your feelings get hurt or anger arises seemingly out of nowhere, allow the feeling without the reaction. There is no need to ruin a perfectly fine Saturday evening. This is a Moon transit, thereby a quickly passing issue. Breathe deeply to manage your reaction and take time alone until it passes. Do not play the story attached to the initial anger or hurt over and over in your mind. Let it go.
At 5:05 PM EDT, the Moon enters Pisces allowing us to easily let go of the slight that had us so worked up just a few hours earlier. Suddenly, our priorities have changed and our harsh edges soften. Our compassion and empathy are heightened and we choose to avoid turmoil and stress.
Ultimately, you can enjoy a quiet evening with friends, make art, watch a movie, or meditate. You may be more sensitive and intuitive than usual. Your soul will respond beautifully to poetry, music, or film.
You may have an inner sense of the surreal; don’t grasp too tightly to the form that it takes. Allow your imagination room to expand into creativity.
RELEASE TO BEGIN ANEW
Sunday, May 29, 2016:
The Third Quarter Moon phase is exact in Pisces at 8:12 AM EDT. This brings the Moon to the closing phase of the lunar cycle even as she is in the last sign of the zodiac. The focus is on the process of release, bringing to an end, and closing.
Consider all that must be released in your life in order to move into the new phase of growth that you know is just ahead.
At 2:13 PM EDT, the Moon joins Neptune, offering assistance in the letting go process. However, when the Moon square Saturn at 4:00 PM EDT, our resistance to letting go shows its face. The opposition to Jupiter at 5:30 PM EDT confirms that the process requires not only more effort than we had hoped, but also an effort that can be deeply challenging.
As the Pisces Moon impacts Neptune, Saturn, and Jupiter, she is shining a light on the long-term T-square between the three of them. Here, we are encouraged to look under the surface and acknowledge the importance of challenging habitual patterns and moving beyond fear and intolerance.
Finally, as the day comes to an end, the Moon forms a sextile aspect to both Mercury and Pluto. This is a happy way to end the day – and the week. Anticipate the opportunity to more deeply understand how powerful your mind is and your ability to put that power into service for the highest good for yourself, your community, and the world.
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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.
We can anticipate a considerably lighter and easier week!
The week begins with Jupiter turning direct, bringing our renewed understanding of the universe into the open. Perhaps, it is time to share the wisdom we have learned in the past four months.
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Venus forms lovely aspects throughout the week. Remember, that Venus is currently in Taurus; Venus is delighted to be in her home sign playing happily with others. She forms a sextile to Neptune on Monday, offering a possibility to reignite a previous dream. She forms a trine aspect to Jupiter on Tuesday, enlarging our capacity for love, and forms a trine aspect to Pluto on Friday bringing a powerful flow of energy to our deepest values.
These are aspects of empowerment, expansion, and bring imagination to the things in life that mean the most to us: love, resources, and deep values.
Mercury, the planet that manages our thinking and communication skills (and is currently retrograde), also forms positive and helpful aspects this week. On Thursday, Mercury forms a trine aspect to Pluto empowering our ability to communicate about practical real world issues. If you have projects that require concentration and focus of the mind, this would be very helpful aspect to support you. On Friday, Mercury is conjunct Venus, bringing the power of mind to the contemplation of values.
A powerful and lovely week ahead!
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INNER WORK BEGINS TO PAY OFF
Monday, May 9, 2016:
Early Monday morning, Jupiter turns direct after having been retrograde since early January of 2016. What inner work have you done during this time that has resulted in a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the universe? Jupiter turning direct suggests that it is time to bring that learning out into the world and test your understanding through interactions with others. The time and attention you have given to this inner work now begins to pay off.
Venus sextile Neptune at 7:10 AM EDT offers a subtle gentleness to the day; asking us to explore the possibilities available as your consider moving forward with a beautiful dream that began around March 20th.
Don’t make decisions now. Investigate your options. There will be more clarity in early June.
The Moon enters Cancer at 12:23 PM EDT and moves our emotions toward home. Head home early this evening to share a meal with family and loved ones.
At 10:12 AM EDT, the Taurus Sun conjunct retrograde Mercury focusing our attention once again on what is truly of value to us. This is a time to review your plans with your new understanding of your deepest values in mind.
Rewriting your goals and plans is an ongoing process that you will want to begin now.
WARM GLOW
Tuesday, May 10, 2016:
What a lovely day we can expect on Tuesday! There seems to be a glow around everything and we feel our hearts expand with love! At 2:00 PM EDT, Venus forms a trine aspect with Jupiter expanding our hearts and our understanding of deep value and deep love. The cycle between Venus and Jupiter is the cycle of expanding, growing, and understanding love! The cycle began in October of 2015, came into its full expression in late March, and now is simply exuding powerful love. We understand our responsibility and are aware of the choices we make daily to open our hearts and expand love.
Some tension or power struggles may sneak in during the early evening. This is reflected by the sensitive Cancer Moon’s opposition to Pluto at 6:04 PM EDT. Remember, Moon aspects are very short-lived. If you can resist being pulled into the difficult issue, you won’t have to wait too long before you can simply get on with a pleasant evening. The key is: Don’t take the bait!
WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE?
Wednesday, May 11, 2016:
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The Moon is very quiet as she moves through the sensitive sign of Cancer on Wednesday, perhaps she is brooding with a bit of nostalgia. It may be a good day to do a bit of internal work on your emotions, although, I think you’d be better off cooking a meal for friends or bringing food to the homeless person on the corner.
Don’t get stuck in feelings that are not supporting forward motion.
Let me tell you about a practice I began recently that has made a huge difference in my life. I realized that I was constantly evaluating my ‘feelings’. “How do I feel this morning?” “How do I feel about this or that situation?”
We know that our thoughts grow out of this focus on ‘feelings’. Turn it upside down! Change your words… Instead of asking: “How do I feel in this situation?” Ask “Who do I want to be in this situation?” Once you are clear on who you want to be, your feelings can follow that to appropriate action and movement forward. So simple and it changes everything!
At 5:31 PM EDT, the Moon enters Leo and all that sensitive quiet is upended! Find a way to express yourself. Go to a play this evening or get outside and play soccer or tennis with friends. Show generosity and openhearted love to everyone in your life! Isn’t that who you want to be?
EMPOWERED MIND
Thursday, May 12, 2016:
With the Moon in warm-hearted, generous Leo, we are able to more easily feel love and connection with others. With a supportive trine aspect between the Moon and Saturn at 8:30 PM EDT, we feel inspired to bring practical effort to our generosity and kindness. Perhaps, you are motivated to volunteer at the local soup kitchen or send a check to your favorite charity.
A trine aspect between Mercury and Pluto is exact at 10:45 PM EDT which will impact much of Thursday and into Friday. Keep your eyes open for hidden information being revealed, intense knowledge coming into focus, or a transformative idea manifesting in your mind. Allow that knowledge, information, or idea time and space to assimilate. It is not ready for action yet.
Whatever comes to light now, will help us understand the direction to take following the Mercury retrograde; Mercury turns direct once more on May 22nd. For now, rest in the empowerment of the mind with more information!
LOVE DEEPLY
Friday, May 13, 2016:
Friday may feel like a roller coaster ride with multiple ups and downs. We start the morning with the dramatic Leo Moon trine Uranus at 11:03 AM EDT. Enthusiasm and excitement abounds, and the possibilities seem endless.
However, at 1:03 PM EDT, the Leo Moon squares the Sun in Taurus. We may feel that we have trapped ourselves on a path we thought we wanted to be on only to discover doubt and obstacles block the way forward. Consider what you started last Friday at the Taurus New Moon; use the stuck energy of doubt to push yourself to take one decisive action to push that New Moon intention forward. The extent of the challenge is exacerbated by the retrograde energies from both Mercury and Mars.
At 3:20 PM EDT, Mercury conjuncts Venus offering us a softer perspective and turning our minds to the value of love received and love given. Even as you let go of the challenges of the early part of the day, the end of Friday leaves us with the powerful statement of Venus trine Pluto (10:20 PM EDT). This brings deep levels of intimacy and trust front and center. We understand that the depth of our desire can bring anything to fruition. Love deeply and allow love to penetrate your heart.
Paysage de Venceslas Dedina by Marcusarurelius2 via Wiki Commons
CHOP WOOD – CARRY WATER
Saturday, May 14, 2016:
With the Moon in service-oriented Virgo, we wake up Saturday morning to a very different kind of day. At 10:28 AM EST, the Moon squares Mars leaving us cranky and not in the mood to deal with ourselves, much less others. By noon, this will pass and the rest of the day should pass without that concern.
There is a Zen teaching I remember that goes something like this:
Before Enlightenment, chop wood and carry water
After Enlightenment, chop wood and carry water
Keeping this in mind will remind you to be present to all of life. Refusing to label some parts of your life as good and others as bad will increase your daily pleasure and your joy in life!
EASY FLOW – ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Sunday, May 15, 2016:
Sunday brings us a day with great potential for productivity and accomplishment. The challenge of a harsh aspect between the Moon and Saturn (5:21 AM EDT) will pass unnoticed, but just to be sure, stay in bed until after 8:32 AM EDT.
As we proceed into the day, the efficient hard working Virgo Moon forms a Grand Trine with Mercury and Venus in Taurus and Pluto in Capricorn. This offers an easy flow to any projects that require attention to detail and efficiency. Utilized properly, you could get a ton of work completed this weekend.
Keep your expectations simple by moving with an easy flow.
We are still in the waxing phase of the Moon, so put effort into building on whatever you began at the Taurus New Moon on Friday, May 6th.
Kindness and service to others will come more easily as well, providing a perfect opportunity to develop generosity. Take a friend out to dinner and show profound generosity to the wait-staff. However, do so with humility and quiet modesty. Otherwise, it simply won’t count!
Sending love to you all.
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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.
Puente San Martin desde Roca Tarpeya by Angel Oliveras Guart via Wiki Commons
We can anticipate a smoother journey through this week then last week.
The Aries New Moon on April 7th was an intense moment in time. Whatever you began at that New Moon continues to profoundly impact your path forward.
The urgency for change will move us all forward, personally, communally, and globally.
Take every moment of this precious life seriously even as you seek pleasure and play.
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CURIOSITY AND OPEN PERSPECTIVES
Monday, April 11, 2016:
Following the intensity of the past week, you may encounter a lingering sense of anxiety making it difficult to settle into normal workday routines. I suppose that depends on what your normal workday routines consist of!
A great use of the energy Monday morning and into mid-afternoon would be to engage in all kinds of intellectual curiosity or exploration. You may have the ability to see situations from a more diverse and unusual perspective as the Gemini Moon forms a sextile aspect to both Uranus and the Sun.
If possible, go ahead and leave work early. Following a sextile to the Aries Sun, at 2:56 PM EDT the Gemini Moon will be VOC* until early Tuesday morning. This is a time to spend without expectation of accomplishment.
Spend the late afternoon and evening with casual acquaintances and fair weather friends. This is not an evening for deep connections or intellectual conversations but a time for witty banter and fun lighthearted interactions. We all live in circumstances that can be seen from many perspectives.
This evening allow yourself to leave what is challenging and difficult behind and focus on simple exploration and fun.
BOUNDLESS BEAUTY & LOVE
Tuesday, April 12, 2016:
Tuesday begins with the Moon in nostalgic, family-oriented Cancer. While the Moon is in Cancer, we tend to feel deeply sensitive, moody, and drawn to our memories of the past.
At 5:39 AM EDT, Mercury sextile Neptune suggests a pleasant time to explore creativity, music, film, or higher spiritual states. Consider how your mind opens to the flow of imagination or inspiration.
Are you exploring the benefits of a meditation or other spiritual practice? Is your spiritual practice opening your mind in ways that seem nearly intangible? Do you find yourself working with deep imagination? Do you feel the urge to write poetry?
Take some time to consider these possibilities. If you are drawn to drugs, alcohol, or other methods of escape, turn your attention to music, poetry, or meditation.
At 3:16 PM EDT, Venus forms a trine aspect to Mars. Whatever value – love or beauty- that began to develop in November of 2015 is now well on its way to full illumination which will present with clarity in late May. This lovely free flow of energy created by the trine between the planet of love and beauty (Venus) and the planet of assertive action (Mars) allows you to bring courage and action to all that you long for.
Everything seems possible in love and money. Enjoy the sense of abundance.
One more thing: Happy Birthday to my son Elliot’s dad, John Lajza! J
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RELIEF OF KINDNESS
Wednesday, April 13, 2016:
The Cancer Moon continues to hold us in its grasp throughout the day on Wednesday. As she makes challenging contact with confrontational Pluto and unpredictable Uranus, there is a challenging twist added to an already emotionally touchy day.
It will be far too easy to take situations out of context and to proceed to take them very personally. Be aware of the tendency to go on the defense without realizing that the situation may have very little to do with you. Get out of your own way and stay out of the way of others.
This is a good day to keep your own company and find a way to see yourself and others more objectively.
The First Quarter Moon occurs just at midnight, impacting Wednesday night and Thursday. Consider what began at the New Moon last Thursday (April 7th) and be sure to take some action to move that situation forward. Look for the place of stress and you will know the action needed that will bring the situation to full illumination at the Full Moon next week.
The best way to deal with a day of this type of stress is to offer kindness to others. Remember that everyone around you is also dealing with this level of agitation and stress. Help make it easier for others and it will automatically make it easier for you.
STABILIZING THOUGHTS
Thursday, April 14, 2016:
The basic energy we awake with on Thursday is suggested by the square aspect between the Sun (Aries) and the Moon (Cancer). This is the First Quarter Square of the lunar cycle. You may feel the need to push yourself to accomplish something significant that is a part of an ongoing project.
At 9:53 AM EDT, the Moon enters the playful, regal sign of Leo. You may feel relief as you are able to let go of the anxiety, stress, and emotional sensitivity of the past few days.
At 11:27 AM EDT, Mercury in Taurus trine Jupiter in Virgo. This aspect will serve us well as our minds are able to see a new perspective, the bright side that we really need right now.
This aspect offers stability to your thoughts and your ability to make decisions. The cycle between Mercury and Jupiter is about the expansion of our ideas, developing faith and belief in the goodness of life, and helping us open to optimism.
This cycle began in early August 2015 challenged us strongly in the first days of December. Now, we are able to see the benefits and the lighter touch we have developed within our thinking.
BRING OR OFFER PLEASURE
Friday, April 15, 2016:
As the Moon moves through Leo on Friday, she forms a Grand Trine with Mars in Sagittarius, Venus in Aries, and Saturn in Sagittarius. Your energetic body is alive and wants to fully express itself through dance, performance, or play.
The only glitch in the day is Moon square Mercury in the mid-afternoon, you may struggle to find concepts or words that allow you to express your true generosity of spirit and your ability to enliven others and bring delight to the table. Lacking the ability to articulate all of this does not slow you down in finding other methods of expression.
Indeed, we have left the days of childhood behind. That is no reason to neglect the creativity, imagination, and play of childhood. Allow that sense of wonder to flare up again within your soul.
Nurture creativity and joy in every person you meet on Friday and Saturday. Offer bottles of soap bubbles or other childlike toys to children and adults alike.
Seriously! Imagine! You will be surprised at the delight you can create, so simply, in the lives of others.
Much like a forgotten fire, your childhood can flare up again within you. Encourage that ability now. Allow yourself to seek pleasure and to offer that pleasure to others.
Порт Феста Матала by Л.Н. Шабаев via Wiki Commons
LIVE AS A CHILD
Saturday, April 16, 2016:
On Saturday, the Leo Moon forms a trine aspect to both Uranus and the Sun offering you the support and excitement you need to express your most authentic self without apology. Pay attention and you will see that others are also expressing themselves deeply. Make it a point to acknowledge and appreciate that expression in others.
Expect to encounter a delightful surprise, an unexpected thought, or an unusual communication that will shift your day to pleasure.
Leo is the sign of childlike playfulness. Consider what it is that allows children to experience joy more simply than adults. Children live in the present without concerns about money, productivity, or being cool. They have no limits on their imagination, and they create and play with abandon. Children are endlessly curious and love to perform without self-consciousness.
Live as a child on Saturday. Remember, children don’t sleep late, so get up and enjoy the precious morning hours!
At 7:23PM EDT, the Moon enters Virgo, releasing the time of playful expression. You may want to stay home, talk with close friends, or organize your closets on Saturday evening. Playtime this weekend is clearly Friday, not Saturday night!
ASSERTIVENESS AND DRIVE
Sunday, April 17, 2016:
You may wake up with an intense focus on a subject that has deeply embedded itself within your mind since December 2015. Your thinking is focused and powerful. If you have a communication that must be delivered, this would be a good morning to proceed with that. It will be easier to communicate and to be understood than you may expect. This is a significant time for study, deep understanding, and communication on profoundly significant issues.
At 8:14 AM EDT, Mars turns retrograde at 8 degrees Sagittarius. Mars will remain retrograde until June 29th when he will turn direct at 23 degrees Scorpio. It is important to consider where this is occurring in your chart and your life.
During this time, we must look closely and honestly at our actions. Are you concerned with how you are expressing your sexuality, assertiveness, and the manner with which you take direct action in your life? These are issues that you will be called to consider over the coming 10 weeks. Do your actions reflect your deepest values and beliefs? Are you using your sexual energy and assertive strength to push forward in a way that truly reflects what is important to you?
This contemplation is not an easy one for many of us. We tend to take action in these areas automatically. It is important to look at your deepest integrity regarding your sexuality.
This would be a great time to have a consultation. There is much to talk about that will be reflected in how this plays out in your individual chart. You have 10 weeks to look carefully, get honest with yourself, and find ways to move forward with more clarity on your drive and sexuality. Contact me for an appointment.
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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.
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