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ARIES FULL MOON - 20 October 2021

10/17/2021

Exact at 3.56pm UK time (GMT)

This is a powerfully potent and passionate Full Moon, and that is probably an understatement! It always strengthens the power of a Moon when the ruling planet of the Moon’s sign is also very prominent and during this lunation Mars, the ruler of Aries, is sitting right next to the Sun and opposite the Moon. Not only that, but we have Pluto, the planet of the soul, power and transformation, forming a challenging and dynamic square to the Sun, Moon and particularly Mars, which could stir up some powerful emotions and subconscious complexes, forcing us to confront some potentially uncomfortable material. Not to mention that Full Moons, by their very nature, have a tendency to bring out whatever has been simmering away beneath the surface out into the light of consciousness! With the Moon in Aries and the Sun opposite in Libra, the focus of this Moon is our relationships. An Aries Full Moon certainly is an ideal opportunity to get everything out into the open and we might have no choice in the matter!

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, a very impulsive energy and the part of us that has the courage to start something new. Indeed, Aries and Mars are what get us out of the bed in the morning and motivate us to take action! However, it can also cause us to act first and think later, which is sometimes a good thing but can also get us into trouble! This Full Moon could bring out the more assertive, forthright, enthusiastic, candid, open and honest part of us, but could also bring conflict, aggression, irritation, anger, domination, force and fiery tempers! This is where the Libra Sun comes in, not to mention that Mars and Mercury are also in this peace-loving, reasonable and considerate sign. Libra calls for tact, diplomacy, kindness, compromise and the capacity to really listen and see things from the other point of view. However, taken to the extreme this can mean people-pleasing, while Aries helps us to stand up for ourselves, draw a line in the sand and say “No!” when our boundaries have been trespassed.

While the Aries Moon could bring the temperature up somewhat, bringing out our more passionate nature and causing us to get a bit hot under the collar, Libra likes to keep its cool and doesn’t allow its feathers to get too ruffled. However, with Mars also in Libra at the moment and so involved with this Moon there is the potential for a certain degree of antagonism within our relationships and for any grievances to be forced out into the open. “Better out than in” could be a Mars/Aries motto! Libra helps us to negotiate and compromise, navigating whatever comes up with grace, love and consideration for one another. However, the potential for miscommunication and misunderstandings is rife in the build up to this Moon, with Mercury turning direct on Monday 18 Oct, ending its 3 week retrograde period.

It is important to be mindful of how we treat one another in the few days before this Moon, and to harness the brave, pioneering energy of Aries to help us do anything that we have been putting off and to courageously face anything we have hitherto been too scared to confront. This is helped along by many of the planets that have been retrograde recently now turning direct, helping us to move forward instead of looking back or feeling somehow blocked. Jupiter is also supporting the Sun and Mars, bringing a sense that anything is possible and instilling us with optimism, enthusiasm and the motivation to look forward and expand our horizons.

The Sun and Mars have been travelling together since the end of September and will still be joined at the hip for this lunation. This combination can help us to find the courage, motivation and initiative to truly shine in the world and move past obstacles and blocks that may usually prevent us from taking action. This combo can bring a strong sense of purpose and the willingness to take the bull by the horns and create the life we so dearly yearn for. Since these two yang energies are also in Libra, the sign of relationship, there is a sense that we don’t need to do it all alone, but can lean on others for help, encouragement, motivation and support, reminding us who we are and what we are capable of. There is also the potential for antagonism, clashes of wills, ego issues, anger, aggression and domination, although this is somewhat tempered by the gentle, diplomatic energy of Libra. However, Libra is also a sign of extremes and can easily lose the balance it strives for, especially as this Sun and Mars combo are opposing the emotional and fiery Aries Moon at the time of the Full Moon.

Anyone with planets or angles on or around 27° of a sign, especially the Cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, will feel the energy of this Moon most acutely. However, Mars and Pluto are closer to the 23/24° mark, and this energy is incredibly powerful during this Moon with Pluto almost exactly square Mars. This is such a potent, intense and passionate combination - the planet of soul, transformation and power squaring off against the planet of war, action, energy, sexuality and desire and energy! It could give us the courage, drive, motivation and energy to truly face things that we would usually run a mile from, leaving no stone unturned! Indeed, it could also bring superhuman force and the capacity to deeply transform through the strength of our will.

However, there is also a ruthless, destructive, rage-full element to this combination that could cause us to act and react from a compulsive place deep within our subconscious. Power struggles and intense conflict are possible, as one person (or side) attempts to control, use force or dominate in overt or covert ways. While we could become all too aware of our psychological complexes and how they influence our behaviour, actions and reactions, we also have the opportunity to be brutally honest with ourselves and others and to move through some massive obstacles. We may have to confront some uncomfortable material in ourselves and others during this time, bringing greater transparency and exposure, which is ultimately a good thing.

It is possible that any darkness or corruption that is uncovered or exposed could bring up a considerable amount of anger, calling for us to stand up for justice. Libra Mars seeks equality and fairness, while Pluto in Capricorn is continuing its work exposing the rot in the power structures. The square is exact on Fri 22 Oct, but will be very strong before and during this Full Moon and could be incredibly constructive or very destructive indeed. Certainly issues around power could be very pronounced during this Moon and it could be very cathartic indeed!

Uranus, the Great Awakener and harbinger of change is also present during this Moon, forming a nagging inconjunct aspect to both Venus and Mercury. This could bring some sudden shocks in the realm of our relationships and our finances, causing us to approach them from a different perspective. Uranus needs freedom, so there is the potential for needing more space from our significant other than we usually might. Indeed, with Mercury involved we may give or receive news that forces us to think outside of the box and could come as a great surprise. Sometimes we need an emotional shock to jolt us out of complacency and stagnation and set us on a different path that is actually more appropriate to who we really are. Uranus could certainly deliver some curve balls around the time of this Moon, but a shift in perspective is often a good thing, as it allows us to shift and change any inappropriate habits or patterns.

The Sabian Symbol for the Full Moon, at 28° Aries, is “A large audience confronts the performer who disappointed its expectations”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The necessity for mature preparation and self-criticism. The performer is actually made fully aware of having promised – to the many elements of his own personality as well as perhaps to other human beings – more than he was able to deliver. The issue is how to handle this situation. The manner in which it is met determines the individual’s future possibilities of development and achievement. The individual is not alone concerned, for in a sense mankind as a whole will be affected. What is required, therefore, is an objective inclusiveness of the whole environments; thus a sense of RESPONSIBILITY for what one’s actions will produce in people who have been made to expect significant results.” This is an interesting and evocative symbol that seems to tie in nicely with the potential of the Pluto Mars square. Who and what is the “performer” and how have they disappointed us, to the point of confrontation?

It certainly seems that things could come to a head during this Full Moon, both personally and collectively! Aries energy has a certain innocence and naivety about it, and certainly doesn’t have an agenda, while Pluto most definitely reveals any subconscious motivations, psychological complexes and hidden agendas. Whatever comes bubbling up to the surface during this Moon could ultimately be very helpful, insightful, cleansing and purifying, although it could also feel quite uncomfortable and difficult to face! There are some things that it is easier to turn a blind eye to and leave in the shadows, denying their existence, but once we are able to look at them they lose their power. There is something potentially cathartic about this Moon and it could also give us the motivation, drive and courage to step outside of our comfort zone and make things happen. It is important, however, to be aware that emotions could be riding high and our passion ignited, so we must be mindful of our actions and reactions as the fire could easily burn out of control!

Much Love

Amy
xoxo

Painting: Fire and Passion 2 by Lorraine Skala

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LIBRA NEW MOON - 6 October 2021

10/3/2021

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Exact at 12.05pm UK time (BST)

This is a potent New Moon which has the potential to have a strong impact on the month ahead. We have the Sun, Moon, Mars and Retrograde Mercury all sitting together in the peace-loving, diplomatic, sociable sign of Libra, which very much puts the focus on our relationships. We also have a lot of retrograde planets at the moment, including Mercury, calling us to go back over ground that we have already covered. As ever, the New Moon holds the potential for us to seed something new and to leave whatever isn’t serving us behind in the dark of the Moon. What positive intentions can we set in motion around the way we relate to others, especially our most intimate other? What habits and patterns might we want to release that tend to sabotage our relationships? What do we actually want our relationships to look like? How and where in our life do we tend to go to extremes and would like to find more balance? Do we need to look at another point of view? These are all good questions to ask around a Libra New Moon!

Libra is the part of us that likes to be around others and seeks balance and harmony. This is the sign represented by the scales that helps us to find the middle ground rather than veering too far towards one extreme or the other. Libra helps us to take a fair, balanced and reasonable approach and to see things from both sides, which could be rather helpful in this current climate that has become so very divisive. We are encouraged to really listen so that we can see things from another perspective and gain some true understanding of where the other person is coming from. This is an ideal opportunity to open ourselves up to other points of view and walk a mile in someone else’s shoes.

Libra is particularly adept at the art of compromise, although when taken too far it can lead to people pleasing and acquiescence. While Libra reminds us that there is no “I” in team and is particularly adept at the art of relationship, this Moon may also invite us to recognise where and how we may lose ourselves, or give our power away, or let things slide for the sake of peace and harmony. Ultimately Libra is seeking a sense of fairness and equality, whereby there is no power imbalance and no one person has the upper hand. Libra’s ideal is equal give and take, based on mutual love, consideration and respect. This Moon could make us more aware of how the power may have shifted too far in one direction, giving us an opportunity to balance the scales so that true harmony can be achieved.

Mars is in exactly the same degree as the Sun and Moon during this Moon, which is very interesting because Mars rules Aries, the sign opposite Libra. While the Libran part of ourselves likes to keep the peace and is not a fan of conflict, Mars is the warrior planet! The presence of this strong, assertive, motivated and forceful energy could help us to stand up and fight for the Libra principles of fairness, justice, balance and equality. Mars In gentle Libra is not exactly aggressive, but could help us to have the courage to bring anything out into the open which may be causing unhealthy dynamics within our relationships. With Mercury also involved we could find that we are able to communicate in a more candid, direct, honest, impulsive and forthright manner about any underlying issues within our relationships and to voice our needs. Libra reminds us to be kind and loving with one another, so this could be a good opportunity to bring things out into the open, make decisions and act on them, but hopefully without too much ego involved.

Mars, the Sun and Moon are sitting together at 13° Libra, while Mercury is at 20° Libra during this Moon, but the Sun, Mars and Mercury will be gathered together in a pack between 5 Oct and 11 Oct, so we can expect some brave, direct, honest, open conversations to occur during that time. However, it is important to be aware that when the Sun and Mars join together there is the potential for an increase in ego drive, although this will hopefully be tempered by the kind, peaceful nature of Libra! However, Libra can also bring out the extremist behaviour when it is not balanced, so there is the potential for impatience, frustration, anger and conflict. Anyone with personal planets or angles between 11 and 20 degrees of a sign will feel the energy most acutely, especially in the Cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

Mercury went retrograde in Libra on 27 September and will remain so until 18 October, when the planet of mind and communication will turn direct again. This gives us an opportunity to look back, review and reflect, going back over old ground to see what we have learned in the past few months and what we may have missed. Any unresolved material within our relationships could come up during this time, whether it pertains to past or current relationships. People could pop up from the past with whom we have unfinished business, giving us a chance to revisit and resolve any issues that we have previously been unable to face and that may be holding us back in some way.

This feels like a wonderful opportunity to go back so that we can move forward. It will be interesting to see what comes up as the Mercury, Mars and the Sun join forces over the next week or so. This could be a time of open, candid, direct communication that could be very helpful indeed for our relationships, helping us to bring anything up that may hitherto have felt uncomfortable to face or difficult to voice.

Uranus and Chiron are both a big part of this Moon, as they are forming challenging aspects to the Sun. Moon and Mars. Chiron in Aries could bring about some triggers that expose our sore spots and wounding so that we have a chance to heal them. There is the potential for people close to us saying or doing things that trigger and provoke reactions in us, causing us to be somewhat over-sensitive or defensive. However, with all this Libran energy around it will hopefully be quite gentle, giving us the chance to be open and honest with one another so that we can bring healing to whatever comes up for us. Chiron in Aries doesn’t exactly have the softest bedside manner, but sometimes tough love is exactly what is needed instead of pussy footing around the issue!

Uranus is the Awakener, the planet of radical change that brings about curve balls and wake-up calls that help to release us from stagnant ruts and unhealthy patterns. This unpredictable planet is forming an almost exact inconjunct aspect with the Sun, Moon and Mars during this Moon, which could help us to liberate ourselves from old, stuck, conditioned habits of relating so that we are free to be completely ourselves. We may act or react in ways that shock or surprise us, but this could be very refreshing, as it enables us to be more authentic and true to ourselves and our values. There is the potential for some shocks or surprises, wilful action and sudden acts of aggression or rebellion, but Uranus also brings a breath of fresh air, excitement and liberation from any programming that may hold us prisoner. This energy adds to the open, direct, honest nature of Mars, Mercury and the Sun, as it calls for us to be true to ourselves and open to change and progression.

The energy of Pluto is also incredibly strong and potent during this Moon, as it is stationary and turning direct on the same day. Not to mention that Venus, the ruler of Libra, is in Scorpio, Pluto’s sign. Pluto and Scorpio ask us to dig deep and face some uncomfortable truths, exposing our tender underbelly and confronting the parts of ourselves and life that we might prefer not to see or admit to. On both a personal and collective level, anything hidden, rotting or secret could come out into the light and power dynamics could be shown up for what they are, forcing us to be more transparent. Indeed, the Plutonian themes of power/powerlessness, soul-growth, loss, abandonment, trust and transformation could be very prominent in the few days before and after the New Moon. With Venus in Scorpio, our psychological compulsions and complexes could show themselves within our relationships, which could ultimately lead to a deepening of intimacy and closeness, as uncomfortable as it may feel initially!

The Sabian Symbol of this Moon, at 14° Libra, is: “In the heat of the noon hour, a man takes a siesta”, which Dane Rudyar describes as: “The need for recuperation within the social pattern of everyday activity. This symbol can be seen as emphasizing the need for techniques of RELAXATION, and the need to allow the functions of body and psyche to “digest,” free from external pressures”. This symbol seems to be a call for rest and recuperation, for honouring our bodies and recognising when enough is enough. Sometime we just need time out to stop, reflect and digest rather than battling through. This symbol seems very much in keeping with the peaceful aspect of Libra and Mercury Retrograde, which calls for our minds to take a bit of a break and for us to take the time to reflect and review rather than moving forward.

This Moon has a rather refreshing quality and does seem to bring the potential for some kind of shift, especially in the realm of our relationships. The supporting planetary energy of Mars, Uranus and Chiron brings opportunity for change, courage, open honesty and healing, and all under the umbrella of kind, considerate, peace-loving Libra, a sign that ultimately seeks harmony, fairness and equality. With Pluto and Venus in Scorpio involved we definitely have the possibility for some sticky, karmic, uncomfortable material to come out into the open, but ultimately this is only a good thing. It is important to bring the shadows out into the light and for all to be transparent. With Chiron in Aries and Mars involved there definitely is the potential for some anger and forceful energy to come up, but ultimately this energy helps get things out into the open and gives us courage to confront anything we may usually shy away from. Above all, however, Libra reminds us to be kind.

Much Love

Amy
xoxo

Painting: Balance, by Sergey Kolesnikov

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PISCES FULL MOON - 21 September 2021

9/18/2021

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Exact at 12.54am UK time (BST)

As Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac, there is a sense that this Full Moon is about release, surrender and fully letting go so that we can move onto the next phase, whatever that might be. We also have Neptune, the ruler of Pisces, sitting right next to the Moon, making the Pisces energy extra potent. Neptune is the planet of oneness, unity, spiritual connection, compassion and unconditional love. It is also the planet of confusion, illusion, smoke screens and sacrifice. As the Moon moves towards it’s peak we could experience feelings of emotional overwhelm, as if we are somehow at the mercy of forces larger than ourselves. However, we could also experience feelings of profound connection, unity and oneness, as Neptune dissolves our sense of separation. Pisces energy is very gentle, bringing out our more sensitive, receptive nature, so this Moon could help to to act and react from an empathetic, heart-centred space.

We are coming close to the end of Virgo season, as the Sun is getting ready to move into Libra on the Equinox, which is the day after the Full Moon. With the Sun in Virgo and Moon in Pisces, the emphasis is on health and healing, as Virgo connects us to our bodies and seeks to help others while Pisces is incredibly compassionate and intuitive. Both signs tend to put others before themselves. While Virgo can bring crisis and helps us to become aware of what might be out of alignment within our system, Pisces helps us to tune in and turn inward, so that we can truly listen and get a sense of where the issue may be coming from. While the Virgo part of us may tend to focus on the details and be quite self-critical and perfectionist, the Pisces part of us is much more accepting of any flaws and imperfections in ourselves and others. In the extreme, Virgo can be downright hypochondriacal, anxious and prone to extreme worry. Our inner Pisces, on the other hand, can tend to procrastinate and bury our heads in the sand, or numb out when the going gets tough.

However, Pisces is the part of us that is able to let go and go with the flow, totally trusting where the current is taking us. Virgo is helpful for discerning what is good for us, separating the wheat from the chaff, which balances out any Pisces tendencies to wear the rose-tinted spectacles and idealistically see what we want to see. With Neptune so involved in this Moon we are encouraged to develop faith and trust that we are heading in the right direction and to remember that we are all weathering the same storm, albeit in different boats. Instead of focusing on our differences we are urged to remember that we are all just human beings doing the best we can. There is so much division in the world at the moment, but this Moon could be really helpful for dissolving any boundaries and truly connecting to one another’s true essence, beyond the walls and supposed differences.

Mercury is getting ready to go retrograde in Libra, the sign of balance, relationship and equality, on the 28th. Mercury feels very present during this Moon as it is forming significant aspects with Jupiter, Pluto and Neptune. Mercury and Jupiter are forming a helpful, supportive trine with one another, helping us to balance Mercury’s rational intellect and capacity for reason with Jupiter’s intuitive, right-brained wisdom. We are encouraged to connect to our internal guidance system, the part of us that intuitively knows the truth even though we sometimes override it with our “logical” mind and our reason. This combination of Mercury, our logical mind and Jupiter, our higher wisdom, can help us to connect to our higher truth so that we can make sense of all that is happening, potentially finding a way to communicate our inner knowing in a way that can be understood by others. There is the potential for being able to see the bigger picture here and for being more tolerant and open to other viewpoints other than our own. This beautiful trine will occur three times during the retrograde cycle - 21 September, 4 October and 1 November.

Powerful, soulful, transforming Pluto is also squaring off against Mercury during this Moon, exact on 22 September, the day of the Equinox. This could bring some dark or obsessive thinking and even paranoia, whereby we literally can’t let a thought or idea go, or could make us hell bent on trying to persuade others of our point of view. Mercury is currently in Libra, helping us to see both sides of the story and get a more balanced view of what is going on instead of it being so one-sided. Pluto in Capricorn has been helping to expose the rot in the power structures since 2008, and more could be revealed to us as Mercury and Pluto encounter each other three times during the retrograde cycle - 22 Sept, 1 October and 2 November.

It will be interesting to see what happens around these times and what messages we receive and what information comes to light. Uncomfortable truths could be brought out from the shadows and things could be said that hit below the belt. We could also find ourselves on the receiving end of some powerful mind games, manipulation and thought control. Pluto and Mercury combined can make thoughts and communication quite compelling and hypnotic!

Neptune, the ruler of this Moon, is also forming an uncomfortable, nagging aspect to Mercury during this Moon. This will also be exact three times - 18 September, 5 October and 30 October. This combination could potentially make things very confusing, whereby we receive mixed or veiled messages that don’t make sense. Neptune is the planet of illusion, fantasy and smoke screens, while Mercury represents the mind and communication, so the potential for misunderstandings, lack of clarity, propaganda and even downright deception is rife during this time. People could say one thing but mean another, or we could find our imaginations running wild in all the wrong directions! We may experience mind fog and find ourselves unable to focus or think clearly. However, it is important to find time to meditate, tune in and listen to our inner self, as it is here that we will find the clarity and understanding that we seek.

Saturn and Mars are forming a nice trine aspect to one another during this Moon, exact on 25 September, and are also involved in a Grand Air trine with the North Node of the Moon. Mars is currently in Libra, which tempers the heat of the warrior planet somewhat, as Libra is a peace-loving, reasonable sign that likes to find a place of balance and compromise. Saturn is the planet of reality, patience, commitment and discipline. Combine the two and we have the potential for wise, considered, cautious action that takes all factors into account. It helps us to be truly responsible for our actions and to hold back our anger if we feel like it might be destructive or hurtful to others. Indeed, we may find that our actions and reactions are quite controlled and that we have the patience and discipline to carry through any idea, projects or decisions we make during this time.

The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 29° Pisces, is rather powerful: “Light breaking into many colours as it passes through a prism” which Dane Rudyar describes as: “The analytical power of the mind necessary for the formulation of life processes in their many aspects. Cycles of existence begin in unity and end in what I have called “multi-unity.” At the stage of consummation the many individual differences are totalled; they constitute a sum. Within that sum – a unified total – the inevitability of the future process of differentiation is implied, because every cycle leaves a mass of waste products slowly returning to the unconscious state of chemical matter, of “humus.” What the symbol tells us is that unity will always break again into multiplicity. The “prism” is always there. There is no absolute unity; if anything could be called “absolute” it is the relationship between the One and the Many. The most beautiful and seemingly everlasting experience of unity will in time be superseded by the need to attend to a multiplicity of detail”.

This symbol makes me think of the Virgo Pisces axis, as Virgo tends to see all of the details and is the part of us that tends to over analyse. Pisces, however, is able to see the magic and beauty in the whole. Also, as the light focuses through the prism we are opened up to many possibilities.

Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and is the sign of endings, letting go, moving on, surrender. This Moon is occurring in the second to last degree of the entire zodiac, so this Moon does feel like a time when we are called to release and let go, possibly moving onto the next phase, whatever that might be for us. Virgo can bring crisis and chaos. Pisces calls for us to find a sense of peace and acceptance; to truly surrender to what is, as some things are quite simply beyond our control. This is the ideal Moon to practice the art of just being, rather than trying to have everything “sorted”, perfect and in order. It is the perfect time to truly trust in the higher order of things and to fully submit to the higher power that knows that all that is happening is ultimately for our greatest good, even if it might not seem so. Pisces sees the perfection in imperfection, the beauty in the decay, the silver lining behind the cloud. It is time to release control and allow the river to take us wherever it is going. It is a simple act, surrendering to the will of the divine, yet somehow so hard to do. However, it is time to simply let go.

Much Love

Amy
xoxo

Picture: Marie’s Sweet Surrender - Michele Bazemore

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VIRGO NEW MOON - 7 September 2021

9/4/2021

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Exact at 1.51am UK time (BST)

Virgo season is now upon us, which always brings a “back to school” feeling about it! This is an ideal Moon to set some healthy, positive intentions that can help us to improve ourselves and our lives. Virgo is a very humble, modest, efficient, service-oriented, health-conscious sign that likes order and routine and loves to feel busy and useful. It is the part of us that wants to do well, although sometimes it can also mean that we are quite hard on ourselves, seeking some kind of impossible perfection. A Virgo New Moon can help us to contemplate new, healthy routines for ourselves and to organise and declutter so that we can clear the qi. Virgo likes to cleanse and purify, so this is an ideal opportunity to do just that, whether through diet, exercise or even clearing away any toxic or unhealthy relationships or situations. This New Moon could really help us to explore what needs to change and to actually do something about it!

Virgo is the part of us that is fond of a good project and is very good at self-analysis, as long as it doesn’t go too far and turn into self-flagellation! The best use of Virgo energy is to decide what needs tweaking and then simply put one step in front of the other rather than creating a huge obstacle in our minds that feels impossible to surmount! The subject of health could become more prominent during Virgo season, but it is important not to worry too much or become too fixated on it, but rather to make sure that we take care of ourselves and manage our stress levels in the best way we can. Virgo is quite self-critical and is all too aware of the power of the mind to impact our body, both positively and negatively. It is the part of us that is prone to over-analysis, worry and anxiety, so it is very important to be kind to ourselves and integrate some kind of relaxing or meditative practice into our daily routine. The Virgo part of us takes great joy from tidiness and putting our lives in order!

Uranus is forming an exact trine aspect to the Sun and Moon, which could help us to make the changes that are necessary to improve our situation. Trines are helpful, flowing aspects and so Uranus could help us to think outside of the box and come up with new solutions for any issues or conundrums we might be facing. Uranus offers us a change of perspective, breakdowns that lead to breakthroughs, sudden insight, waking us up to concepts, ideas and possibilities that we may not have been open to before. Uranus invites us to be a bit more inventive, stepping out of the mould and shaking off the old, outworn version of ourselves that is no part of who we are becoming. There is a sense of freedom and excitement when Uranus is involved; a feeling that change is afoot if we are open, flexible and can allow it to pull us out of whatever rut or holding pattern we may be stuck in. This is a very helpful energy indeed if we are seeking to change our routines and become healthier in mind, body and spirit!

Mars is also in Virgo at the moment and is forming a nice trine aspect with Pluto during this Moon. There is a lot of flowing trine energy involved in this Moon! Mars, the planet of action in practical, work and health oriented Virgo is certainly going to help us to put our plans and projects into action and do whatever is needed to improve our situation! Add Pluto to the mix and we have some soul power to help us to achieve our goals. Pluto helps us to purge old patterns and transform ourselves, prompting us to dig deep into our shadows and face whatever we find there so that we can transmute it. Mars and Pluto in harmony can bring the superhuman strength, will and courage to confront and overcome things that we never would have thought possible. These two powerful forces can also help us to have the courage to reveal or expose the parts of ourselves that we might usually be too shy or ashamed to show.

This is very helpful energy to have if we are contemplating making positive changes in our lives, as it helps us to align our personal will with our higher will. It can also create a high degree of raw, sexual energy, bringing a greater sense of intimacy and physical connection. Anybody with personal planets or angles around 24° of a sign will be feeling the powerfully energetic and transforming energy of Pluto and Mars most acutely, especially those in the Cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

We also have two other helpful trines during this Moon, which makes it feel like a very positive and supportive lunation indeed. One is between Saturn in Aquarius and Mercury in Libra, helping us to think sensibly and to make concrete decisions that are based in reality. This combination helps us to use our common sense and to formulate careful plans that actually have the potential to stick. Our minds are under no illusions when Saturn is involved, but are able to be clear, realistic and logical.

The other trine is between Jupiter in Aquarius and Venus in Libra, helping us to see the bigger picture within our relationships and develop more of a “live and let live” kind of attitude towards our loved ones. Jupiter in eccentric, unconventional, freedom loving Aquarius forming an aspect to Venus can help us to relate to one another in a very open-minded and tolerant manner, as we are somehow able to take a more detached, objective viewpoint and see ourselves and our relationships from a wiser, higher perspective.

With Mercury and Venus both in Libra at the moment, which encourages us to put ourselves in another’s shoes so that we can understand how they feel and see things from their point of view. Libra also reminds us to be kind to one another and is very adept at understanding both sides of an argument or issue. This is a sign that greatly values peace and harmony, which could help us to be more diplomatic with one another and more willing to understand a different perspective. Libra is the part of us that seeks to find the middle ground, although this can also mean that we sit on the fence rather than deciding one way or another or committing to a particular stance. However, in the current climate this Libran energy could be very important indeed, because it helps to see both sides of a story so that we can make an informed decision. Things are never as one-sided or black and white as they seem! Kindness is a selfless act that springs from a sensitivity and an awareness of how other people might be feeling.

Whilst we have many helpful trines during this Moon, we do also have a couple of more gnarly aspects. Chiron the Wounded Healer in Aries is forming a nagging inconjunct aspect to the Sun and Moon in Virgo, which could bring up some kind of healing crisis that makes us aware of what is out of alignment and needs adjusting. We may find ourselves feeling a bit triggered and aware of how the wounds of the past still influence us, in the form of our vulnerabilities, insecurities and tender spots that feel raw and sore when they are activated by a person or event. However, this can ultimately be incredibly healing. It helps to be reminded ofwhat still needs attention and love, as long as we are able to treat ourselves and others gently, with compassion, understanding, forgiveness and kindness. Some wounds never heal completely, but they do fade with time and a considerable amount of inner work and conscious awareness!

Pluto is also forming a dynamic, challenging square aspect to Venus, which could bring some of our subconscious complexes and compulsions out in the realm of our closest relationships. Ultimately this could be helpful because it brings whatever is hidden or festering out into the open for it to be seen, and while this could make us feel somewhat exposed and vulnerable it could also bring greater intimacy, understanding and closeness. We all have parts of ourselves that we keep hidden away in the shadows, unseen and unloved. Pluto square Venus is the kind of aspect that could mean that we act and react in ways that make these parts of us more apparent, exposed and visible. It may not be comfortable, but could be profoundly healing and deeply transforming. Any issues we may have around power, jealousy, trust, fear of abandonment and loss could come up for us to confront and work through.

The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 15° Virgo, is: “ A fine lace handkerchief, heirloom from valorous ancestors”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The quintessence of deeds well done.” and “Root strength produces beautiful flowers. The neophyte who act with determination, courage and discrimination while following “in the footsteps” of his/her predecessors receives a symbolic prize from the Brotherhood ready to welcome her when she has fully proven herself on the battlefield where she meets her pasts which tries to block her way. The mystic Beloved hands her what has been woven for her out of spiritual threads”. This feels like there will be a beautiful reward from the willingness to face ourselves and do the inner work necessary to let go of whatever has been holding us prisoner or blocking our way forward.

This Moon certainly seems to be supporting change, encouraging us to step outside of the comfort zone and challenge ourselves! Beginner's luck feels like the universe rewarding us for being brave enough to try something new, and possibly this Moon will help us to do just that. It’s just about taking the first little step. Is there something that we know we need to do for ourselves that we have been putting off because it feels a bit scary? Well, this is the perfect Moon to step up and move past the fear! Spiritual growth doesn’t have to be painful or cataclysmic, rather it can come about from the willingness to keep stretching ourselves even if it feels uncomfortable to do so. In fact, the more uncomfortable it feels to do it, the greater the potential for growth! This Moon also invites us to harness one of Virgo’s greatest gifts - the art of discernment. This gives us the ability to choose, at any given moment, what is good for us and what simply needs to go. It is time to separate the wheat from the chaff, freeing ourselves from unhealthy patterns, toxicity and clutter and move forward, cleansed and purified in mind, body and spirit!

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Amy
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Painting: Ripple Effect of Courage - Penny Mirande

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AQUARIUS FULL MOON - 22 Aug 2021

8/17/2021

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Exact at 1.01pm UK time (BST)

Well, it is not very often that we have a Full Moon in the same sign twice, and when it does happen one can only assume that we are supposed to experience the energy again for some higher purpose. The last Aquarius Full Moon was on 24 July and was at the very beginning of Aquarius, while this one is in the final degree, which is the degree that represents the beginning of the Age of Aquarius. The last degree of a sign is very powerful indeed and brings with it a sense of urgency and culmination, as if we need to somehow tie things up before moving onto the next sign. Aquarius is a sign that prompts us to question the status quo, to break free of our conditioning and programming, to stand up to authority, to think outside of the box and be innovative, and to not be afraid to stand out from the crowd. For some reason we are getting a double dose of this energy this year!

We are now coming to the end of Leo season, as the Sun gets ready to move into humble, analytical, helpful Virgo only eight hours after the Moon is full. Leo is the part of us that needs to express ourselves and needs to somehow feel special. It is quite subjective and “self” centred. Aquarius is more detached, enabling us to step back and see ourselves more objectively. Leo is very warm and led by the heart, while Aquarius is friendly and slightly cool, guided more by the intellect. Both have something to offer one another and we are encouraged to take a bit from both rather than veering too far in one direction. It is often the creative people (Leo) that tend to live on the outskirts (Aquarius) and beautify neighbourhoods, making them more desirable places to be! Aquarius is the experimental innovator with the vision of how life can be better, while creative and expressive Leo brings the vision to life! Leo represents king/queen energy and encourages us to find our sovereignty, while Aquarius stands for the People, for brother/sisterhood and for equality and freedom from tyranny.

While Leo is a full participant of life and tends to be found at the centre of everything, Aquarius is the observer, more often found on the outside looking in, associated with the fringe, the alternative scene, the edge of society. Aquarius is not so interested in fitting in and keeping up with the Joneses, but is the rebel, the radical, the misfit, the agitator, the outsider, the non-conformist, the eccentric, the visionary, the revolutionary. It is the part of us that doesn’t care what other people think and is willing to stand out like a sore thumb if necessary. It is also the part of us that has suffered at the hands of the “group” for being different or holding alternative views to that of the mainstream. Most of us have had experiences whereby we didn’t feel like we fit in or have been bullied or ostracised. Aquarius encourages us to be utterly authentic and true to ourselves and our principles, even if it makes us unpopular or invites judgement from others.

Uranus, the ruler of Aquarius, is forming a harmonious trine aspect to Mercury and Mars in Virgo during this Full Moon, which is very significant. Mercury and Mars are currently moving towards a conjunction that will be exact on 18/19 August but will still be present as we build up to the Full Moon. This combination could help us to say what we mean and mean what we say, getting things out into the open! Mars is the planet of war, action, assertion, drive and motivation - the warrior planet. Mercury is the planet of the mind, thought processes and communication. Put the two of them together and we could have some very candid, direct and forthright communication and the capacity to put our thoughts, plans and ideas into action. Mars is the doer and Mercury is the thinker! Of course, this combination could mean that we have less of a filter and speak before we think, blurting things out that could be hurtful despite their honesty. It could also bring heated debates, conflict and disagreements, as Mars energy can be aggressive and even violent. We can see this playing out on the world stage as I write this.

It is also interesting to note that they are in Virgo, which can be quite critical of self and others. We may find our minds going into overdrive and could over-analyse everything to the nth degree. We may find ourselves a bit more nit-picky with others and also quite sensitive to criticism, even to the point of defensiveness. However, Virgo is hard-working, practical and does like a good project, so this could be a great time for acting on any ideas or concepts that have been percolating in recent times. Mars gives us the courage and motivation to make things happen instead of just thinking about them! In fact, we could find ourselves rather busy in the next few days, although it is important to watch out for any Virgo tendencies towards perfectionism and not be too hard on ourselves.

Uranus will be helping these two along, helping us to think outside of the box and to also act in ways that we might not usually have the courage to. Uranus is the planet of freedom and change, so there may be some brave acts of rebellion, protest and revolution during this time, as people fight for their freedom. We are encouraged to stand up and speak out, having the courage to question the status quo and express our views even if they are unpopular or go against the grain. We may be called to think quickly and act fast and could also find that our minds are racing and our mouths are not far behind! Uranus energy can be quite surprising and even shocking, so we may find that people act out of character and say or do things that they might usually suppress out of a sense of propriety or fear of judgement. Uranus is the maverick, the part of us that thinks and acts independently of the group.

Anyone with personal planets or angles within a couple of degrees of 14° of a sign, especially the fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius will feel the energy of revolutionary and unconventional Uranus most acutely. Anyone with personal planets or angles close to 12 or 13 ° of the mutable signs Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces could notice the direct, open, forceful energy of the Mars Mercury conjunction most strongly. Neptune in Pisces is also widely opposite Mars and Mercury, bringing the potential for illusion, confusion, delusion, misinformation, propaganda, smoke and mirrors and even deception, as things are not as they seem.

It is interesting that expansive Jupiter is also sitting right next to the Moon in Aquarius and opposite the Leo Sun during this Moon. Jupiter is the largest planet and tends to magnify or exaggerate the energy of the sign and planet it comes into contact with. Jupiter represents our faith and beliefs and is the part of us that likes to share our knowledge and wisdom in the form of teaching, preaching and guiding others. With Jupiter in Aquarius for the past year we may have found that what we thought to be true has been blown out of the water, which could have been quite unsettling and destabilising. During this Moon we may find that ourselves and others have a greater need to speak our truth, although we may need to watch out for trying to convince and convert others to our point of view. We may somehow identify with our beliefs more strongly, finding it all a bit more emotional.

Jupiter in Aquarius encourages us to question what we are being told and to read between the lines rather than blindly accepting what those in authority present as truth. There may be a few preachers on the pulpit during this Moon, including ourselves, so it is important to be willing to listen to alternative points of view rather than being too wedded to our version of the truth. Jupiter feels things at a gut level and helps us to trust our intuition and sixth sense, as much as our rational, logical “reasonable” mind may say otherwise. We are encouraged to let go of judgement and be more accepting of other people’s right to their own opinion. Jupiter in Aquarius urges us to cultivate a live and let live attitude and strongly believes in freedom of speech. We all have a right to express our views, but must also be open-minded and tolerant of the way other people see things. This is imperative in a free society.

The Sabian Symbol for this Moon, at 30° Aquarius, is quite profound: “ Deeply rooted in the past of a very ancient culture, a spiritual brotherhood in which many individual minds are merged into the glowing light of a unanimous consciousness is revealed to one who has emerged successfully from his metamorphosis”. Dane Rudyar describes this as “The ability for the person with an open mind and a deep feeling for self-transcendence to come in contact with higher forms of existence. A spiritual Brotherhood constitutes a state of “multi-unity” – i.e. a multiplicity of individuals, if one thinks of the paths they trod to reach their final metamorphosis, but a unity of consciousness and “Soul” - thus unanimity (“anima” meaning Soul). In this spiritual Whole each unit is a recognisable "form" or entity if one looks at it with the eyes of personality; but when seen through a unified spiritual vision or from a distance, the Whole appears to be one single area of radiant light. This is a symbol of spiritual group fulfilment – of CONSCIOUS TOTALITY OF BEING.”

This symbol is the first degree of the Age of Aquarius and brings a sense of hope and, much like Jupiter in Aquarius, encourages us to keep an open mind and open-hearted tolerance of others. I am reminded of the golden rule “Do as you would be done by”. Aquarius strives for true equality, brother/sisterhood and freedom for all and releases us from the chains that bind us, such as our parental and societal conditioning, the roles we get stuck in, the rules that simply don’t make sense and even cause harm, and any undue control or programming. We may feel like we are different from one another on some levels, but fundamentally we are simply souls having a human experience, with all the joy and sorrow, the beauty and strife that it entails. This Moon invites us to focus on what unifies us rather than fixating on what separates us. The gift of Aquarius is freedom, in the truest sense of the word. What do we need to do to feel free?

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Amy
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Painting: Freedom by Sandy Tracey

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LEO NEW MOON / LIONSGATE PORTAL - 8 August 2021

8/5/2021

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Exact at 2.50pm UK time (BST)

This is an incredibly powerful New Moon as it happens to be occurring on the same day as the Lionsgate portal, a powerful moment in time that occurs every year and is most active around the 8th of August. This certainly adds a bit of magic to this Moon, helping us to connect to the lion within us! New Moons are already a powerful time, when we leave behind whatever isn’t serving us in the dark of the Moon and sow seeds for the month ahead. Any intentions we set during this particular New Moon will have extra special potency as we are invited to step through the gateway with a resounding “Yes!” and fully embrace whatever might be on the other side. This is a really good time to really connect to our heart’s desires, contemplating what we want to create for ourselves and what brings us our greatest joy. It’s not every day that the New Moon coincides with this portal, so we must make the most of the magic and potency of this special moment.

We are invited to connect to our higher self and to allow it to lead the way, showing us what we wish to manifest in our lives. Leo rules the heart, while the Lionsgate portal involves the rising of Sirius, a star which is considered to be our spiritual Sun and helps us to truly connect to our hearts and the divine. This is not a time for “thinking” about what we want, but more a time for feeling, tuning in and seeing what comes up. What, when it comes down to it, do we really, truly yearn for? What brings us our greatest joy? Where and with whom might we find ourselves if we simply followed our heart? Are we able to unequivocally say “Yes!” to whatever waits on the other side? Can we be that brave? If we were able to create the life we truly wish for, what would it look like?

Leo helps us to connect to the playful, creative, expressive, spontaneous child within us, following our bliss and doing whatever feels good and makes our hearts happy. Children don’t over think, second guess or analyse what they do next - they simply do it, even if it gets them into a bit of hot water once in a while! Leo is the part of us that isn’t afraid to take a risk. It is the part of us that knows that it is much better to open our hearts and trust and take a chance that we might be let down once in a while rather than never even trying. We are invited to fully shine our light during this Moon, basking in its brilliance and expressing all that we are and all that is in our hearts. Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication is also in Leo, bringing creative ideas and the capacity to truly express what is in our hearts in a light and playful way. There is the potential for such joy during this time, as we are invited to have the courage to jump in and accept whatever comes our way, trusting that it is for our highest good.

Uranus, the Great Awakener and harbinger of change, is a very big player during this Moon, bringing the potential for a sudden shift of perspective. This is the planet of revolution and rebellion that prompts us to question the status quo and to march to the beat of our own drum. As such, we may see more protests and uprisings during this time, as people wake up and find their Lion’s roar! Uranus is forming a challenging and dynamic square aspect to the Sun and Moon, which could bring out our more wilful side and could help to liberate us from any old programming or conditioning that is simply not serving us anymore. We all have scripts that are playing from childhood, roles we have played and decisions that we have made along the way that hold us back and prevent us from truly flourishing in our lives and relationships. Uranus can help us to unbind ourselves from the chains that hold us prisoner, stuck in outworn, unhealthy patterns and habits. This could be such a powerfully liberating Moon, freeing us up to be who we have always been, before any parental or societal conditioning ever took place.

Uranus can bring sudden shocks that shake and wake us up. It can shift us out of stagnant ruts and show us where we are stuck in our programming, bringing a blast of fresh air into our lives that clears away the proverbial cobwebs. Sometimes things have to break down in order for us to experience a proper breakthrough. Sometimes we need a shock or a wake up call that helps jolt us back into alignment and see clearly. It is quite possible that there will be some epiphanies and “aha” moments over the next few days! Uranus is a very erratic planet that sends out curve balls and surprises that can be both unsettling and exciting. This radical planet of sudden change is currently in Taurus, a sign that likes to feel safe and secure and isn’t a big fan of change! As such, there is a sense of the ground being a bit unstable underneath us and everything feeling quite uncertain,and we may even feel as if we have lost our compass. We are asked to embrace this uncertainty and to be as flexible as we can possibly be, bending with the winds of change rather than rigidly resisting whatever comes our way.

The square between Uranus and the Sun will peak late at night on Friday 6 August (UK time) but will still be very strong during this Moon. Anyone with personal planets or angles around 14° degrees of a sign, especially the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, will be feeling the energy of Uranus most acutely. Uranus prompts us to do things differently, to bust out, to break the mould and find a different way of doing things that is more in alignment with our authentic self rather than our conditioned, programmed self. Chiron the Wounded Healer is also involved in this story, bringing the potential for such amazing healing to take place as we release ourselves from our shackles and chains, in whatever form they take. Who are we really, outside of the baggage we have picked up along the way? This is an ideal time to put it all down and simply walk away, leaving it behind in the dark of the Moon and courageously stepping through the gateway with joy in our hearts and a lighter step.

Mars, the warrior planet, is forming a square to the Nodes of the Moon during this Moon that will be exact on Tuesday 10 August. Mars invites us to find our courage, to stand up for our beliefs and principles, to find our voice, to channel our energy into something productive, to harness our anger in healthy ways and to assert ourselves in a helpful manner. Mars is in Virgo right now, so this is a good time to work on ourselves and do what we can to make life better for ourselves and our loved ones. Mars in Virgo likes a good project, but can also be rather perfectionist and critical of self and others. Anger and aggression could be an issue during this Moon and has the potential to be destructive as people criticise or pick on one another because of their beliefs and opinions. However, this humble, earthy, no nonsense Mars could also help us to find the motivation, desire and will to find practical solutions to whatever we are facing.

The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 17° Leo, is: “A volunteer church choir singing religious hymns” which Dane Rudyar describes as “The feeling of togetherness which unites men and women in their dedication to a collective ideal. Religion in its institutionalised aspect is the attempt to give a transcendental character to the feeling of community. The fellowship of common work, needed for substance and security in a dangerous world, is exalted in periodic rituals in which the co-workers participate. At such moments the consciousness and feelings of human beings flow into a common mould in which they become refreshed by the experience of shared values and beliefs. What is sung reflects the special way in which a particular community of human beings – extensive as it may be – interprets the deepest realities of human existence and man’s longings for an ideal. The symbol expresses the idealised aspect of TOGETHERNESS.”

This symbol could be prompting us to join with others of like mind, our voices joining in unison so that they can be heard. Someone once told me that within five minutes of singing together our hearts synchronise, beating as one. This is such a beautiful thought! Singing is such a joyful and uplifting form of self-expression, while a choir suggests a feeling of unity, belonging and shared faith. Hymns are not just any kind of song, they are songs to and from the divine and are best sung from the heart. Leo is the part of us that loves to dance, sing and express all that we are. Possibly this is what the New Moon/Lionsgate portal is asking of us - to open our hearts and allow all that is within them to pour out of us. To join together and sing a new world into being. To bravely jump through the portal and embrace what lies on the other side. To take a risk. Above all, we are invited to listen to our hearts and allow them to show us the way.

Much Love

Amy
xoxo

Painting: Taking the Leap - Christopher Clark

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AQUARIUS FULL MOON - 24 July 2021

7/20/2021

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Exact at 3.36am UK time (BST)

This Moon marks the beginning of Leo season, a time when we are encouraged to let our inner child out to play! Leo is the part of us that likes to express ourselves, to create, to play, to have fun and follow our hearts along the path of joy. Leo invites us to allow our passionate, romantic, spontaneous selves to shine and to fully participate in love and life. And then the Aquarius Full Moon comes along, only the day after the Sun moves into Leo! Full Moons tend to bring things to a head emotionally, as whatever has been bubbling beneath the surface comes out into full bloom. Emotions could ride high in the days before the Full Moon, demanding release as the energy peaks. Anyone with personal planets and angles around 1° of a sign, especially the fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, will feel the energy of this Moon most acutely.

Aquarius is the sign that represents the people and is willing to go against the grain. Ruled by Uranus, it is the part of us that questions the rules, stands up to authority, fights for freedom and marches to the beat of its own drum. Unconventional, wilful, eccentric and quirky, Aquarius helps us to stand back from consensus reality and see things from a more objective, impartial, detached viewpoint. While Leo dives right into the centre of things, shining brightly as the star of the show, Aquarius tends to stand on the sidelines, watching the show as the detached observer. This is helpful in some ways, as it allows us to see things from a different perspective, which can be difficult when you are in the thick of it. However, it can also bring ostracisation and a sense of being the outsider looking in. Aquarius asks us to be utterly authentic and uniquely ourselves, even if it means standing out from the crowd.

Aquarius can be quite “electric”, zany and excitable, while Leo is very enthusiastic, hot-blooded and passionate, so this Moon could be quite enlivening, to say the least! There is the potential for some revolutionary energy to come to the fore, as we have fun with our inner rebel! Leo needs to express itself, while Aquarius questions external authority and stands up for our rights and freedom. As such, this could be a big time for protests and marches with a lot of fire, creativity and passion behind them! We may find that we have a lot of creative vision and a desire to somehow do things differently, stepping out of the box and following our hearts with passion and joy. This could be a time of great epiphanies and insight, whereby we wake up to what we truly need to do in order to feel free and live an existence that is true to who we really are when we let go of our conditioning.

Mars is also still in Leo, until 30 July, so passions could certainly be riding high during this Moon! With the planet of war, sexuality, desire and action in such a warm, fiery, expressive sign we could find ourselves acting on our hearts desires and fighting with passion, courage and heart. Mars is forming a nagging inconjunct aspect to powerful Pluto during this Moon, exact on Friday 23 July, so there is the potential for power struggles and for us to be more easily triggered than usual. We may need to stand up against the power structures, or may find ourselves acting and reacting from a compulsive, subconscious place deep within, leaving us feeling quite exposed. Hidden material may come out into the open that is uncomfortable but also transforming, purifying, honest and raw. Pluto is quite a compulsive energy that forces us to confront our shadows and psychological complexes, so this could help us to be more aware of where our compulsions, desires and anger comes from. It might not be pretty, however!

In the meantime, we have a lovely, harmonious trine between Neptune and Mercury, exact later on the day of the Full Moon. Neptune is the planet of oneness and unity that helps us to dissolve ego and connect to spirit. Mercury is the planet that represents our thought process, our capacity to learn and communicate. This combo can help us to communicate in a sensitive, kind, caring, inspired, connected, compassionate, non-threatening and empathetic manner. Indeed, we may find ourselves better able to communicate without the need for words, reading body language and subtle cues, picking up on telepathic messages and being more aware of our intuitive hunches. We may be more in touch with our inner poet, helping us to connect with one another in subtle, non-verbal ways that don’t necessarily need words. This could be a good time for fantasising and using our imagination!

Venus is also involved in this Moon, having just moved into demure, modest and humble Virgo after being in passionate, playful and romantic Leo for the past few weeks. This is a bit of a shift for our relationships, as the energy of Leo and Virgo are quite different! Leo follows the heart and can be a very romantic, joyful energy, while Virgo is the part of us that can be a bit more picky and quite critical of self and others. We may tend to over-analyse our feelings and relationships, unlike Leo’s more playful, risk-taking style of relating. However, there is a self-effacing humility to Virgo that is very endearing, not to mention a genuine desire to help and serve others. This shift into Virgo certainly can help to bring our relationships down to earth, so that we can break them down and see what needs to be worked on in order for them to be truly successful. We just have to be aware that perfection is an illusion and not be too hard on ourselves or those with whom we are in close relationship.

Jupiter moves from spiritual, expansive, flowing Pisces back into non-conformist Aquarius on 28 July, where it will remain until 29 December. Jupiter in Aquarius calls for us to question our beliefs and open ourselves up to a different way of approaching reality. Aquarius breaks the rules, questions authority and stands up for tolerance, freedom, equality and brother/sisterhood. We may find ourselves being opened up to ideas, beliefs and concepts that we may hitherto have been unwilling to entertain. Jupiter is the part of us that quite likes to preach, and in Aquarius we may find that more people come out of the woodwork to express alternative views to the mainstream narrative. Jupiter in Aquarius can help to break down our conditioning and programming so that we can see the truth beneath it all.

The Sabian Symbol for this Moon, at 2° Aquarius, is: “The unexpected thunder-storm”. Well, this one speaks for itself really! Dane Rudyar says “The symbol could be given a very positive meaning in an arid environment, but the emphasis on “unexpected” tends to accent the sudden dangerous character of the event. Such a thunderstorm in a region of dry hills can cause a devastating flood. At any rate, it refers to an event for which one is not prepared – a menace to men’s works. This scene stresses the fact that nature may reduce to impermanence the seemingly most permanent endeavours and constructive activities of men. Under a downpour of rain, adobe brick can return to mud. All human institutions and their achievements can be washed away, even in their day of great glory. “Dust you were, dust you must become.” This is NATURE’S CHALLENGE”

There is certainly a sense of a surprise - something coming out of the blue, possibly asking us to step out of the comfort zone and approach things from a different perspective. This can potentially be exciting, or unsettling, or both! Thunderstorms can certainly clear the air, bringing greater clarity and insight. While we could experience a bit of a shock, it also has the potential to wake us up somehow, helping us to see things from a different perspective and even bringing a sense of liberation. The energy of Aquarius and Uranus, its ruler, certainly can be shocking, unpredictable, exciting, erratic, quirky, destabilising, liberating, enlightening and surprising! This is the sign of the “light bulb moment”! Sometimes we need a bit of a shock to blast us out of complacency, shift our perspective and wake us up. Aquarius calls for us to do things differently, to question, to open ourselves to change, to dare to live a truly authentic life that is unique to us.

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Amy
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CANCER NEW MOON - 10 July 2021

7/6/2021

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Similarly, our values are having a massive overhaul, and what used to hold meaning no longer feels important. Exact at 2.16am UK time (BST)

The Cancer New Moon is always an important one, as it focuses on our emotional foundation and prompts some pretty fundamental questions such as: “Where do I belong?”, “Who is my family and tribe?”, “What do I need to feel emotionally secure?” and “Where is home?” Last year at this time we had two Cancer New Moons, bringing these questions very much into focus, and so this Moon could be a continuation of a process that began then. The Moon is very much at home in its own sign and could activate our inner Cancerian, bringing out the more nurturing, sensitive and emotional side of our nature. New Moons tend to spark a new cycle of emotional development, setting an energetic ball in motion that plays out over the course of the month. It is a time of new beginnings, when we have a chance to leave whatever isn’t serving us behind in the dark of the Moon and start fresh.

The Sun and Moon are forming their monthly union in Cancer, a sign that represents our childhood, our family, our home, our homeland, our roots and our ancestry. Cancer is the part of us that can tend to dwell in the past, clinging on to what has been and finding it hard to let go. It is the part of us that can be a bit insecure and needy, usually because of unresolved issues from our childhood whereby our emotional needs were not met. Whenever Cancer is being activated we have a chance to look at and work on this aspect of ourselves, recognising how our inner child might still need some healing.

We are invited to consider what we need to do in order to make sure we feel safe and secure, so that we don’t need to rely on others to do that for us. How can we parent our inner child? Where is our safe place; our home? Is it a physical home, or a place inside of us? It is worth considering where our Moon is in our charts, as the sign and house it is in represents what brings us a sense of emotional security and makes us feel at home.

One of Cancer’s superpowers involves being able to feel and access our emotions, which is so very important as they can show us how we truly feel and what we need to do. It is so important to honour our feelings and to make sure that we take care of ourselves and also allow ourselves to be taken care of. This is very difficult for some, as it is very hard to show vulnerability and admit that we can’t cope. However, being able to show our vulnerability is actually a strength, not a weakness. No woman/man is an island, and Cancer reminds us just how important our tribe is as a support system and safe haven when the going gets tough. And family does not necessarily mean blood relations, but can be our soul family that we have accrued along the way. Now, more than ever, it is so important to surround ourselves with people who love, nourish, support and nurture us, enabling us to relax and be completely ourselves without censorship. People who make us truly feel at home and bring a sense of comfort and belonging are truly to be cherished.

Neptune in Pisces is forming a supporting and harmonious trine aspect to the Sun and Moon, which is so lovely as it dissolves our walls and barriers, melting our hearts and encouraging us to treat ourselves and others with acceptance, kindness and compassion. There is a sweet tenderness to this combination, helping us to understand where each other is coming from and to drop any judgement or sense of separation. This is helped by Jupiter also being in Pisces right now, bringing more of a sense of unity, tolerance, kindness, hope and faith that ultimately things will work out for the best. And this is so needed right now, when people are so very polarised and divided. United we stand, divided we fall! Neptune will trine the Sun exactly on 15 July, while Jupiter will remain in Pisces until 28 July, when it will move back into Aquarius until 30 December.

Pluto and Chiron, the Wounded Healer, are forming challenging aspects to the Sun and Moon, although they are not that strong at the time of the New Moon. Pluto is opposite, in Capricorn, bringing up issues around power/powerlessness and control, forcing us to dig deep and find the inner resources we need in order to move forward. It is harder to avoid the darker side of life when Pluto is around. And with Pluto in Capricorn we are certainly being exposed to the darker side of the power structures at the moment. It is possible that we could feel a sense of powerlessness at the hands of those in authority, but this is where our tribe comes in, as we embrace the softness of Cancer, gathering together, supporting one another and helping each other cope with whatever comes our way. Chiron could bring about some emotional pain and trigger our “stuff” but can also bring great healing.

However, we also currently have Venus and Mars, the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine, joining together in playful, expressive, creative, romantic Leo! This is a very warm, passionate, fun and joyful energy to have around, which is so very welcome! Leo invites us to follow our hearts and do whatever brings us our greatest joy, and what better place for the cosmic lovers to be coming together right now! This could bring out our more romantic, joyful passionate nature and kick start a new cycle of development in our relationships. Leo can help us to express ourselves from our hearts and to follow the path of love and joy. This could be a rather fun, joyful time for our relationships and could also bring up some very strong desires.

Anyone with personal planets or angles around 19 degrees of a sign, especially the fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, will feel this energy most acutely. The conjunction will be exact on 14/15 July, when it will be at its strongest, but Venus and Mars will be dancing with each other between now and around 20 July. It could be really beneficial for all of our relationships, not just the intimate ones, helping us to express what is in our hearts and show more love towards one another.

In the build up to this Moon we will have Saturn opposing Venus and Mars, while Uranus will be forming a square to the cosmic lovers. This brings the tension of the Saturn Uranus square into play again. Saturn is the part of us that feels fear and likes to be in control, tending to hold back, sometimes through fear. Uranus is the part of us that seeks freedom, excitement, progression and change. We may feel a tension between the old way of being in relationship, based on our societal and parental conditioning and tradition, and a new way of relating that we have not experienced yet and is in the experimental phase! Similarly, our values are having a massive overhaul, and what used to hold meaning no longer feels important.

Do we remain stuck in old patterns of being and relating that don’t suit or serve us, or do we contemplate a different way of doing things that is more true to who we really are and brings a greater sense of space, authenticity and freedom? Uranus can mean having to step out of our comfort zone into unknown territory, but it can be so very liberating to free ourselves from limiting and outmoded patterns. The square between Uranus and Venus will be exact on Thursday 8 July and could bring a bit of a shock or a wake-up call in the realm of relationships, values and finances which could shake things up a bit! Uranus doesn’t like stagnation or “comfortable ruts”! Anyone with personal planets and angles around 14° will feel this square between Uranus and Venus most acutely, especially the fixed signs.

The Sabian Symbol for the New Moon, at 19° Cancer, is: “A priest performing a marriage ceremony”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The ritualisation of productive interpersonal relationships”. This is interesting considering the emphasis on relationships during this Moon! I have also seen this symbol written another way, which feels even more appropriate considering the involvement of Saturn and Uranus: “A fragile miss, representative of proud old blood, is wed by a pompous priest to an eager youth of the new order”. This feels like a “marriage” of the old and the new, and a sense of being open to new ways of being in relationship. This symbol is quite evocative, as it makes one wonder how the marriage between this eager fresh blood and the fragile old blood will work out! They both could be in for a bit of a shock, but can hopefully find a way forward that works for both of them.

The Sun and Moon may be in Cancer, a sign that is known for being quite sensitive and emotional, but we also have Venus and Mars in Leo and Mercury in communicative Gemini, which changes the energy somewhat, making it less concentrated. While Cancer is prompting us to find a sense of belonging and align with our tribe, Leo is inviting us to open our hearts, express our love and follow the path of joy. Meanwhile, Mercury is coming to the end of its own sign, bringing lots of communication, learning and sharing of information. It feels like a good mixture of energy, while the Uranus Saturn square continues to have an impact as we contend with the rigid, controlling energy of Saturn versus the unpredictable, revolutionary energy of Uranus. Meanwhile, this Cancer Moon invites us to practice allowing our emotions to flow and our vulnerability to show. In order to do this, however, we need to find our place of safety, wherever and with whoever that may be.

Much love

Amy
xoxo

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CAPRICORN FULL MOON - 24 June 2021

6/19/2021

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Exact at 7.39pm UK time (BST)

This Full Moon has quite a gentle feel to it, although as with all Full Moons, we could experience things coming to a head emotionally, as whatever has been simmering beneath the surface is illuminated by the light of the Moon. Full Moons tend to play out in the realm of our relationships, bringing up some kind of a clearing or a peaking of energy that demands release. This Moon involves the Sun in Cancer, the sign of the Mother, family, home, roots and our inner emotional life, while the Moon is opposite in Capricorn, the sign of the Father, authority, success and failure, responsibility, parental and societal conditioning and our outer career life. We may experience some tension between the energy of the two signs, but we can make the most of this Moon by doing our best to integrate the energies instead of veering too far one way or the other.

While the Cancer part of us is very much in touch with our emotions and able to show our vulnerability, our Capricorn side may hold emotions in, keeping them under control, suppressing them and even putting walls up. However, our inner Cancer can fall into feelings of insecurity, child-like behaviour and neediness, expecting others to somehow make us feel secure and meet our emotional needs. Our inner Capricorn, however, teaches us maturity and the capacity to take responsibility for our emotional landscape, needs and reactions. We cannot control how others behave, treat or react to us, but we can control our own reactions and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Cancer is the part of us that may tend to dwell in the past and could get stuck in behavioural patterns formed in childhood, while Capricorn urges us to grow up and take our place in the world as a mature adult, able to truly embrace responsibility and commitment.

Cancer season will begin with the Solstice on Monday 21 June and this often brings a search for our roots, our home and a sense of belonging. Who is our tribe, our soul family and where feels most like home? How can we find the sense of emotional security that we need? Where is home? Is it an inside job, or are we seeking it outside of ourselves in the form of a relationship, job, house or situation? This Capricorn Moon may ask us how we can become more accountable for ourselves and our emotional states, and also to work steadily and patiently towards whatever personal goal we may be striving towards. Our inner Capricorn isn’t afraid to roll up its sleeves and do the hard work necessary to fulfil our need for emotional security and a sense of home.

The danger with Capricorn is that we can get too caught up in striving for our goals and trying to make a success of ourselves that we forget to take care of ourselves and neglect our family life. What constitutes being a successful human being when it comes down to it? Is it having a high-powered position, status, money and possessions? Or is it having fulfilling relationships, friendships and a healthy relationship with our family? With Uranus currently in Taurus, the sign of values and financial security, we are currently being asked to really question what truly holds value in our lives. Of course we need money to survive in the world and our jobs give us purpose and help to keep society functioning, in one way or another. However, when it comes down to it, that is all meaningless without loving relationships with friends and family and a sense of sisterhood and brotherhood.

The ruler of this Moon is Saturn, the planet of authority, control, discipline, commitment, reality and structure. Saturn is currently in humanitarian Aquarius, the sign of friendship, the group, community, revolution, technology, rebellion and visions for a better future. On the one hand Saturn can feel quite limiting, constricting and fearful, so that we might be finding it hard to envision a brighter future or could feel some kind of barrier or insurmountable wall between where we have been and where we are going. With the Uranus Saturn square in effect for the whole year we may be craving change and a greater sense of freedom, but finding ourselves somehow unable to actually see what the change might look like and how to make it happen. We may have fears that are holding us back from the sense of change and freedom we seek, or a realistic attitude and a sensible need to be cautious, or it could be something more tangible, such as authoritarian control, rules and restrictions. Or it could be all three of these things!

Saturn is also moving towards a tense opposition with Mars in Leo during this Moon, which will be exact on 1 July. Mars in Leo can help us to have fun and express and act upon our passions and desires. With Saturn opposing it we could feel a push pull between our desire to express our inner fire and the sense of control, limitation and fear we may also be feeling. Saturn in Aquarius is also inviting us to become more accountable for helping to create the kind of world that we would want to inhabit. This opposition between Mars and Saturn could be an opportunity to have the courage and motivation to really take action, follow our hearts and create a better reality for ourselves.

Saturn is also forming a helpful sextile aspect to Chiron the Wounded Healer in Aries, which brings the potential for some profound healing, whereby we are able to be really honest and self-reflective and to face our deepest wounds and insecurities, taking full responsibility for whatever comes up even if it isn’t pretty. Possibly there will be some healing around authority. Saturn in Aquarius could help us to take a step back so that we can see ourselves more objectively, in a realistic light, while Chiron in Aries helps us to be really honest about what we find. This aspect also brings the potential for the use of greater authoritarian control, censorship and restriction in relation to the current crisis we are facing. As we feel the squeeze of tighter restriction and control, it may bring our Sacred Warrior to the fore as our inner Aries seeks to assert its will.

Anyone with personal planets or angles close to 12° of a sign, especially the Fixed and Cardinal signs, will feel the energy of Saturn, Uranus, and Chiron most acutely.

Jupiter is still in Pisces and is also a big part of this Moon, as it is forming a helpful aspect to the Sun and Moon. This helps to bring a good dose of faith, hope and trust that we are being guided in the right direction. While we may be finding it hard to envision the next step, Jupiter encourages us to simply let go of the need to control things and allow things to unfold as they will. Our inner Capricorn and Saturn may be feeling fear, trepidation and a sense of limitation or constriction, but Jupiter in Pisces encourages us to simply surrender to the flow of life and to loosen our grip and the need to control the outcome. Jupiter in Pisces helps us to trust our intuition and our inner guidance, heeding the signs, synchronicities and omens that can help us to find the way forward. This expansive Jupiter in Pisces energy is very strong on the Solstice, which is really rather lovely, because that is when Jupiter turns retrograde and starts to work back towards Aquarius.

Another opposition to note during this Moon is between Pluto, the planet of soul,power and transformation and Venus, the planet of love, beauty, relationship and values. This could bring an element of drama and intensity to our relationships, as we may be forced to recognise our more compulsive tendencies and psychological complexes when it comes to the way we relate to our loved ones. Issues around trust, jealousy, insecurity, obsession, loss and power/powerlessness could come up, so it is important to be as self-aware as possible. We may find ourselves being forced to be emotionally honest; to face our shadows and own up to our deepest, darkest feelings and tendencies. It could be quite uncomfortable and we could feel quite exposed, but it could also lead to greater growth, trust, closeness and intimacy within our relationships.

This opposition will peak close to midnight on Wed 23 June, but will still be very strong during this Full Moon. Those of us with personal planets within a few degrees of 26° of a sign, especially the Cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, will feel the energy most acutely.

The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 4° Capricorn, is: “A group of people outfitting a large canoe at the start of a journey by water” which Dane Rudyar describes as “ The ability to use natural resources and basic skills in order to achieve a group-purpose. We see here a common enterprise which may be an answer to the need for a change of locality. A social group more strongly than ever reveals its homogeneity and common will when it decides to move away from its familiar habitat. The zodiacal sign Capricorn brings this common will to a focus in concrete actions. It does so in terms of socio-political expediency and under a definite type of executive direction, even though the decisions are arrived at by common consent. The “canoe” may also have a special technical meaning, as it uses water in order to move. A common feeling-response to a specific situation may be implied. The main emphasis is nevertheless on GROUP-ACTIVITY in circumstances implying a need for change”.

This symbol reflects the symbolism of the Cancer/Capricorn polarity combined with Saturn in Aquarius quite nicely! It seems to imply gathering together with our “tribe” in search of greater emotional fulfillment and a need for change. There is a sense of us needing the power of the group in order to make things happen. Water always represents the emotions and the intuition, while the boat represents some kind of order and a structured approach to help get us started on our journey towards the change that we seek. And yet the water does also invite us to go with the flow of the river, which is very much what Jupiter in Pisces is showing us right now!

Cancer feels the feelings and makes us aware of our emotional needs, while Capricorn actually takes responsibility for those feelings and needs, setting tangible goals and a structured approach to achieving them. Cancer season may well bring a search for home, our tribe and a sense of belonging, and while Saturn in Aquarius could be making it a bit difficult to see a way forward, it can also help us to seek out like-minded souls with whom to align ourselves. Possibly the more we try to force or control things the harder it will be to see the vision of what is possible. Jupiter and Neptune in Pisces, however, invites us to open our hearts, trust our intuitive knowing, surrender to flow and allow everything to unfold naturally. Capricorn doesn’t give up and just keeps making its way up to the top of the mountain, no matter how steep the climb is and no matter the obstacles. And so must we.

Much Love

Amy
xoxo

Picture: Ascending Mountain Goat, by Stefan Baumann

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GEMINI NEW MOON / SOLAR ECLIPSE - 10 June 2021

6/8/2021

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Exact at 11.52am UK time (BST)

This is a very busy New Moon, with the Sun, Moon and retrograde Mercury all gathered together in curious, communicative and adaptable Gemini. Mercury is the ruler of Gemini, so this certainly brings the potential for receiving important messages, having significant conversations, reaching a greater understanding, figuring things out, talking things through, gathering information and passing it on and also delivering messages. This is also the second of two Eclipses, which is highly significant and will have a greater impact on our destiny, both personally and collectively. This Eclipse is connected to the Solar Eclipse on 14 December 2020, so whatever happens during this time will very likely set an energetic ball in motion that will have an impact on the coming 6 months, until the next set of Eclipses in November/December. It is very common to experience some kind of a shift around Eclipses - a sense of something passing away and a new chapter beginning.

Indeed, a Solar Eclipse is a super-charged New Moon, whereby the intentions we set, whether conscious or otherwise, could have a more far reaching effect than your average New Moon. Something may need to be left behind in the dark of the Moon so that we can move forward with a lighter step. With Gemini and retro Mercury involved, we may find out something important that we hadn’t considered before now. Important information could come to light that has a profound impact on us. We may find ourselves needing to speak up about something important. With Mercury retrograde we may find ourselves looking back in order to gain insight and understanding, or someone or something from our past could pop up with whom we have unfinished business. It is important to be aware that words and thoughts hold energy and can have a powerful impact on our life and reality. It is helpful to be mindful of the thoughts that run through our minds and the things we say to people, especially during the next few days.They could really make a difference.

It is interesting that Neptune in Pisces is forming a dynamic and challenging square to the Sun, Moon and Mercury. On the one hand this could make it hard to know what is real and what is illusion. Mercury/Gemini energy is quite logical and rational, preferring to deal with facts rather than conjecture, and common sense rather than unfounded beliefs. Neptune/Pisces is the master of smoke screens, confusion, illusion, delusion, idealistic projections, enchantments or spells and propaganda. Issues around truth and lies could be rife during this time. We could find ourselves feeling somewhat disoriented and even disillusioned, not knowing what to believe or what information to trust. We may experience feelings of fear and anxiety as our imaginations run wild in all the wrong directions! We might simply want to bury our heads in the sand or hide under the covers, numbing out so that we don’t have to face reality!

However, Neptune could also be prompting us to turn inward and find the answers from within. The planet of oneness and unity can certainly help us to tune into the spirit realm, experiencing higher states of consciousness, altered perception and an understanding or awareness that defies logic but which allows us to truly sense the truth of things. This could be a good time to meditate, pray, chant mantras, spend time in nature and do whatever we can to switch off our busy monkey minds so that the answers we seek can quietly seep into our consciousness. Eclipse Season is a profound and potent time energetically, during which we could receive messages, insight or understanding that make a big difference, both personally and collectively. It could be the perfect time to offer up a heartfelt prayer for love and truth to prevail, as our thoughts and words could hold extra power and weight during this Eclipse.

Neptune also calls for some kind of sacrifice for the greater good, as we are reminded that it is not all about us and that this is not a time to be selfish or self-serving. Some things are more important than our personal happiness or comfort. What might we need to say or speak out about that will benefit the whole but which could involve some kind of personal sacrifice? How can we use our voice to make a difference in this world? How can we say what needs to be said with sensitivity, compassion and awareness? Is there something we have been holding back from saying or expressing because of fear? Can we allow our thoughts and decisions to come from a higher place, so that we are intuitively led and guided where we need to go next?

Neptune and the Sun will be exactly square each other on 14 June, when the Saturn Uranus square will also be exact. What might happen when Saturn, the planet of authority and control comes up against Uranus, the planet of revolution, sudden change and rebellion? Saturn represents tradition and the old order, while Uranus is the maverick planet, representing radical change and new vision. Saturn represents structure and the limits of our reality, while Uranus breaks down structures and blasts through our perception of reality, which can be liberating, exciting and also deeply unsettling!

Uranus seeks change, revolution and progression, waking us up to new possibilities and encouraging us to step out of the comfort zone, while Saturn is the part of us that judges, holds back or limits ourselves through fear and the need to maintain a sense of control. This could be an uncomfortable yet liberating time, as the old structures are dismantled and our perception of reality is radically altered. It is not a time to be too resistant or rigid; rather we need to remain as flexible and open as we possibly can because change is inevitable. This is the second of three squares between Saturn and Uranus this year, so we are now half way through the process. Things could look quite different by the end of the year! It will be interesting to see what happens, both personally and collectively in the days building up to the 14th.

Venus is in the spotlight during this Moon, with a square from Chiron the Wounded Healer and a supportive sextile from Uranus. This brings the potential for some triggering of our wounds and insecurities through our relationships, but could also bring fresh new ways of relating and a new perspective on relationships. Uranus liberates and helps to release us from unhealthy or stagnant patterns of relating, while Chiron can certainly bring up some pain and discomfort but can also help us to heal some of our core wounds, which could be amazing!

Venus is now in sensitive, nurturing Cancer, a sign that can make us aware of how our childhood patterns and experiences still have a hold over how we relate in the present moment. This could be a good time to recognise and work on our insecurities and unresolved needs and to get them out into the open. Chiron in Aries calls for us to be honest, open and direct with ourselves and others even if it hurts, while Venus in Cancer encourages us to allow our emotions to have full reign and to let our true feelings be seen. The Cancer part of us can be needy, irrational and childlike at times, but it also helps us to master the art of vulnerability. Better out than in!

It is also interesting to note that Mars is in the very last degree of Cancer during this Moon, which also brings the potential for us being more emotionally reactive than usual, especially if we have planets or angles around 29° of Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn. Mars will move into Leo the following day, which could ignite our passion, creativity and ardour somewhat!

Venus’s aspects with Uranus and Chiron will be exact on 12 June, so the energy will be strong during this Moon. Anyone with personal planets or angles around 12° of the Cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn will feel the energy of Chiron most acutely, while anyone with personal planets around 12° of the fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius will be feeling the unsettling yet liberating energy of Uranus.

The Sabian symbol for the New Moon, at 20° Gemini, is: “A modern cafeteria displays an abundance of food, products of various regions”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The assimilation of multifarious knowledge through the synthesizing power of the mind”. He goes on to say “ This modern symbol expresses the fact that man, now at the close of a cultural cycle, is able to gather foodstuffs – mental as well as physical – from many regions of the globe. His diet has acquired a planet-wide foundation; history tells us that the search for salt and spices, then for commodities rare in the local regions, provided the impetus for global trade and thus eventually for a planetary consciousness. The results may be satiety and indigestion, and mental confusion caused by lack of discrimination”.

If we take this symbol symbolically, it is possible that we may have to contend with an overwhelming amount of choices, opinions, ideas, information or concepts and it may be hard to decide what is good for us. Information overload is quite possible, and we are invited to strip back and simplify. It is so very important to use the power of discrimination and discernment. Some things may seem too good to be true. What is real and what is illusion? What are the right choices?

It seems as if this Moon could involve a lot of mental energy and output, which could potentially overwhelm and confuse us. Neptune’s involvement could bring extreme sensitivity, confusion, brain fog, overwhelm, wishful thinking and even downright deception, but could also bring inspiration, higher understanding and true connection, urging us to step back and tune in to find the answers we seek. Not to mention that the ruler of this Moon, Mercury, is retrograde! This means that nothing is completely straightforward and that this is more a time of reflection, retrospection and introspection than making concrete decisions on how to proceed. Indeed, that Sabian symbol indicates that we may experience information overload so that it may be hard for us to make up our mind!

This New Moon Eclipse is energetically linked to the New Moon/Eclipse on 11 June 2002, so it might help to look back then to contemplate what was going on at that time, as this could somehow represent the next phase. We have a chance here to leave whatever is no longer serving us behind in the dark of the Moon and to start fresh in whatever area of our chart the New Moon is occurring in. The way may not be very clear, however. There is the potential for clarity, understanding and insight, but we may need to be quiet, still and open to find that. We need to be open to any messages we may receive and also say anything we feel we need to say. Communication is very important indeed during this Moon. With Jupiter still in Pisces, we need to keep the faith that we are being guided in the right direction and that there is some kind of higher plan at work. The Gemini part of us wants to know, understand and comprehend in a concrete way so that we know what to do, but maybe we are not meant to know just yet.

Much Love

Amy
xoxo

Picture: 7 of cups tarot card from Rider Waite deck

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