Category: Full Moons

PISCES FULL MOON - 21 September 2021

9/18/2021

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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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?

Much Love

Amy
xoxo

Painting: Freedom by Sandy Tracey

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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.

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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SAGITTARIUS FULL MOON / TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE - 26 May 2021

5/20/2021

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Exact at 12.13pm (BST) UK time.

This is no ordinary Full Moon, being a supermoon and a lunar eclipse, which signals the beginning of a new chapter - a time of endings and beginnings. It is a super-charged Full Moon which could have more of a far reaching impact than your average Full Moon and has the potential to bring some kind of shift in perception, understanding and consciousness. Eclipse season surely is a sensitive and potent time, so it is important to be aware and open to the potential for some kind of an inner or outer shift. Lunar Eclipses occur when the Sun and the Full Moon are sitting very close to the Nodes of the Moon, otherwise known as the Destiny Line. This brings the potential for inner and outer experiences that help us to step outside of the comfort zone and grow. We will feel the energy of this Eclipse most acutely if we have personal planets or angles around 5° degrees of a sign, especially Gemini and Sagittarius or the other mutable signs Virgo and Pisces.

The Moon is sitting right next to the South Node of the Moon in Sagittarius, which puts a lot of emphasis on our beliefs, philosophy, intuition and higher wisdom. We are asked to look at what aspects of Sagittarius might be unhealthy or holding us back and preventing growth and to look to the energy of the Gemini North Node for our growth and learning. As with any Full Moon, we are encouraged to integrate the higher qualities of both signs rather than veering too far in either direction. The Sagittarius South Node may give us an intuitive sense or a gut feeling around what is going on at the moment, but the Gemini North Node encourages us to take the time to do some research and gather information to back up that inner knowing. Gemini also encourages us to find our voice and speak up about anything that is really important to us.

The Sagittarius part of us can harbour some pretty strong beliefs and we may try to convince others of our version of the “truth”, while Gemini invites us to be open to listening to other people’s points of view, because we may learn something we haven’t thought of. If there is one thing that is absolutely true right now - none of us can definitively say we know the whole truth! It is so very important to keep an open mind and to keep our hearts open to one another instead of becoming too overzealous about our own beliefs or opinions. Similarly, believing something simply because someone has told us it is true is not very helpful at all! It can lead us to accepting ideas and “truths” that are utterly ridiculous and have no basis whatsoever in reality. One of Gemini’s greatest gifts is common sense and the ability to think things through logically instead of believing that something is true simply because it suits us or because we want it to be.

One of the more beautiful traits of Sagittarius is the gift of faith in a higher power and wisdom that is somehow guiding us in the right direction even when everything seems bleak or hopeless. It is the part of ourselves that keeps bouncing back, whatever knocks or blows we may experience. Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius, has recently popped into Pisces for a brief sojourn, where it will remain until July. Jupiter is very much at home in Pisces, bringing the gift of expanded consciousness, hope, faith and trust in the flow of life. However, it is forming a challenging square aspect to the Sun and Moon, which warns us against acting from blind faith alone. There is also the potential for overwhelm, information overload and even disillusionment or a crisis of faith. Ultimately Jupiter in Pisces asks us to turn inwards, to keep the faith and to connect to our inner knowing, listening to the whispers of our inner divinity that tell us that ultimately everything is going to work out just fine.

Mercury, the ruler of the Gemini North Node, is very strong in its own sign and is also getting ready to turn retrograde on 31 May. With the Sun, Mercury and Venus all in Gemini for this Moon, this is a good time to share ideas, ask questions, gather information, spread information, chat with others and generally be quite communicative and sociable! Gemini is a very clever sign that gives us the capacity to figure things out and make rational decisions based on thorough research. However, it can also mean that we are too much in our head and does bring the potential for information overload.

As Mercury goes retrograde, we are encouraged to go back over whatever we have learned and experienced in the last few weeks, taking time for reflection, reviewing, revisiting and looking at things in retrospect. We may benefit from some hindsight, possibly having missed something first time around that could now come to light and help us to understand better. Sometimes people from the past can pop up during a Mercury retrograde with a message for us, especially if we have unfinished business.

Saturn is also going retrograde on 24 May, so this energy will be strong during this Eclipse. Saturn is the planet of control, authority, reality, discipline, maturity and patience. There is the potential for increased restriction, censorship, suppression, limitation and control while Saturn is getting ready to turn retrograde, as it is closer to the earth during this time. Saturn first went into Aquarius on 21 March 2020, an important time in our history when the situation we currently find ourselves in first began, and it will remain there until March 2023. This brings the possibility of limited freedom, liberties and rights, greater authoritarian control through technology, the continued prevention of the capacity to gather in groups and a heavy reality check regarding the impact of technology and virtual reality on our health and general well-being. It is so important that we take responsibility for ourselves in this area and limit the amount of time we spend using our various gadgets!

Saturn will now move back towards the second of three squares to Uranus, which will be exact on 14 June and holds the potential for the breakdown of the structure of our reality as we know it. Uranus and Saturn are completely opposite energies, as Uranus seeks to liberate us from the conditioning, control, limitation and programming of Saturn, inviting us to break the rules and open up to a different way of doing things. The more rigid, programmed and conformist we are, the more unsettling it will probably be. It is very interesting that rebellious, awakening and revolutionary Uranus is in Taurus, the sign that represents Mother Earth and the natural world, while authoritarian, controlled Saturn is in Aquarius, the sign of technology. This could signify a fundamental split in society, with people literally living in two different realities.

It is going to be interesting to see what happens in the next few weeks as these two powerful forces come up against each other. It is quite possible that the structures of our lives could feel less stable, and we could feel tension between the part of us that seeks freedom and change and the more cautious part of us that seeks to control our reality out of fear. Indeed, it is very important to be aware of where and how we feel fear and what it is we are afraid of. We can make terrible decisions when coming from a place of fear.

The Sabian Symbol for the Full Moon, at 6° Sagittarius, is: “A game of cricket”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The development of skill in group-situations, testing collective goals.” He goes on to say: “Any society is built on the interplay between groups of people, each group united by an at least temporary aim. The individual person within the group is assigned a particular role in the play, and definite rules have to be obeyed. The game teaches not only personal skill, but fairness and cooperation. Where this symbol is found, the value of making individual-will or ego-will subservient to collective cultural patterns is emphasised. This symbol refers to the importance of developing GROUP SOLIDARITY”. This symbol is quite clear. We can’t do this alone. We must find our groups or tribes, joining forces and figuring out how we can contribute to the whole in the spirit of cooperation and solidarity.

There certainly could be a lot of information and opinions flying about during this Moon! We have a chance to gain greater clarity and understanding, especially if we keep an open, curious mind and don’t allow ourselves to get stuck in limiting beliefs. The Gemini/Sagittarius axis definitely highlights the subtle difference between truth and fact! This Moon has a connection with the Full Moon/Eclipse of 26 May 2002, which occurred in exactly the same degree of Sagittarius, so it may help to look back and contemplate what was occurring energetically during that time. This could be a continuation of whatever was happening then - the next phase. It does seem like a good time to listen to our guts while talking to others and gathering information that will help us to know what to do next. The greatest gifts that Sagittarius has to offer are faith, a spirit of adventure and the capacity to see the bigger picture. Never have these been more important than now! We are invited to ride the waves of change with hope in our hearts, trusting that ultimately we will be guided in the right direction.

Much Love

Amy
xoxo

Painting: Childhood Lunar Eclipse, by Kitty Yeung

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SCORPIO FULL MOON / SUPERMOON - 27 April 2021

4/24/2021

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SCORPIO FULL MOON / SUPERMOON - Tuesday 27 April, exact at 4.31am UK time

This is an incredibly powerful Supermoon that has the potential to bring much needed change and transformation. Supermoons tend to have a greater impact on us spiritually, physically and mentally, not to mention the tides. We also have Pluto, the ruler of this Scorpio Full Moon, standing still in preparation to go retrograde, which increases the strength, influence and potency of the planet of soul, power and transformation. Anyone with planets or angles around 26° of a sign, especially the cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, will be feeling the potent transforming power of Pluto the most acutely.

Full Moons tend to bring anything to a head that might have been building up within us over the course of the past couple of weeks. And when Scorpio is involved, it is quite possible that some rather intense emotions could come up and secrets could be revealed that could leave us feeling rather exposed and vulnerable. Scorpio tends to force us to recognise what lies in the shadows, bringing some rather uncomfortable material out from beneath the proverbial carpet! It is also the sign of death and rebirth, so this Moon could bring about some kind of transformation or metamorphosis, both personally and collectively.

Whenever Scorpio is involved, we are asked to dig deep and face up to the darker aspects of existence; the subjects we don’t usually like to talk about and the parts of ourselves and life that we would usually rather not admit to. With Pluto in such a powerful position, we could be prompted to somehow purge and detoxify anything that is rotten or decaying in our lives, including habits and unhealthy emotional patterns. With Pluto still in Capricorn, the structures of our lives have been experiencing an overhaul in recent times, not to mention the detoxification and exposure of the power structures such as governments and corporations so that they are forced to become more transparent. The old, outworn, archaic patriarchal values, systems and structures of Capricorn are slowly but surely being dismantled so that something better can take their place. However, they are not going down without a fight! As they say, it is always darkest just before dawn.

We are now in Taurus season, with the Taurus Sun sitting directly opposite the Scorpio Moon. Taurus is that part of us that quite likes peace, stability, security and tranquility and is somewhat resistant to change. Scorpio, however, invites us to shed our “skin” and any unhealthy attachments and purge, sometimes having to walk cross a burning bridge and not look back. While Taurus is quite down to earth and not prone to upsetting the apple cart, dramatic and intense Scorpio invites us to take a trip into the underworld and dig out the rotten apples. We may be called to let go of anything we are holding onto too tightly in order to stay safe. We all know, deep inside, what needs to go, its’ just that change is scary sometimes to we tend to cling to the status quo even when it is not serving us anymore.

Speaking of change, the interesting thing about this Moon is that we have Uranus, the planet of wake up calls, sudden change or insight, shocks and surprises, sitting right next to the Taurus Sun! Change is afoot, as much as the Taurus part of us may resist it! It is quite possible that we could experience some kind of an epiphany or curve ball, especially if we have planets or angles around 7° of a sign, particularly the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. Anything that has become stuck or stagnant may be subject to some much needed upheaval. This could be rather unsettling but could also be exciting and rejuvenating! Uranus is the planet of innovation, progression and invention, so this Moon calls for us to think outside of the box and approach whatever we are facing from a different perspective.

Taurus represents our financial security, our values, our sense of worth, our capacity to attract abundance and any issues we may have around survival. Uranus is currently shaking all of that up! We all have past life and ancestral trauma lingering in our long term memory around survival and so the current situation could be triggering this trauma, bringing uncertainty and fear. However, Uranus does also hold the promise of alternative solutions to our current dilemma, releasing us from old, traditional, rigid, outworn methods of approaching money and values. Indeed, there could be a financial revolution! Something else to bear in mind is that Uranus represents technology, so the potential of digital currency is a definite possibility in the next few years, while Uranus remains in Taurus. On another level, Uranus in Taurus can bring earthquakes and volcanoes, which have been rife in recent times and could be triggered by this Full Moon.

The Saturn Uranus square that is such a big part of this year is being activated by this Full Moon. The second of three squares will be exact on 14 June and is starting to build now. Saturn represents structure, control, authority, consensus reality, suppression, government and tradition, while Uranus represents new vision, revolution, rebellion, innovation, progression, breakthrough, freedom and awakening. Who will win this battle? It is quite possible that the way we have structured reality will be somehow broken down during this time, as Uranus wakes us up and releases us from any conditioning and programming that is holding us prisoner. This could feel very destabilising, as what we thought was real and to be trusted is exposed for what it is and the structures of society continue the process of being broken down. Sometimes we have to experience breakdown, however, in order to break through to the other side. It is important to trust that this is a necessary process that we must go through, both personally and collectively.

Saturn is that part of us that feels fear and prefers to feel like we are in control. Uranus shakes everything up, producing sudden shocks that alter our perspective and set us on a new trajectory, whether we like it or not! Saturn is the voice of authority that tells us to abide by the rules and do what we are told without question. Uranus is the rebel that thinks outside the box, questioning the rules and offering an alternative. Saturn is structure and stability, while Uranus is inherently destabilising, blasting through rigid structures. Saturn is the part of us that has been programmed to think and behave in a certain way by parents and society. Uranus releases us from that conditioning and encourages us to find out who we really are and what we really think. Saturn is authority, Uranus is revolution. Saturn is the old ways, Uranus is the new. We may well feel an internal battle going on between the part of us that is fearful, conforming and likes to feel in control and the part of us that is ready to release ourselves from the past, stepping into the unknown, the untried and untested. Change is inevitable, but scary too!

The Sabian symbols for this Moon, at 8° Scorpio, is “A calm lake bathed in moonlight”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “A quiet openness to higher inspiration. Man strives hard to achieve great things through daring adventures, but a moment comes when all that really matters is to present a calm mind upon which a supernal light may be reflected. This symbol tells us that beyond all efforts lie the need for peace and the readiness to accept the illumination from above. The Keyword is QUIESCENCE.” Well, this is very peaceful symbol that seems to suggest that we just remain quiet and open and trust that we will soon be shown the way. Quiescence brings the sense of being in a quiet, dormant state, in suspended animation. Maybe we are being told that the answers will come but we must be patient, even if we feel like we have had enough and want to move forward. Faith and trust!

There is much change and transformation promised by this Moon, although the Sabian symbol seems to suggest that we are also in some kind of holding pattern and need to wait. However, we are invited to do some deep inner work and open ourselves up to the possibility of change. This may bring up fear, as it threatens the safe, stable structures of our lives, so it could be helpful to focus on the positive aspects of what change could mean. We may be forced to confront issues around loss, power/powerlessness, sexuality, intimacy, secrets, shared resources, abandonment and trust during this Moon, which are all good Scorpio/Pluto themes! This is an ideal opportunity to face ourselves squarely and honestly, even if we don’t like what we see in the mirror. What do we project out onto others that we can’t admit to in ourselves? How do we give our power away? What impact does fear have on our behaviour? What needs to be detoxified and purified so that we can rise like a phoenix from the ashes? Who are we really, behind the façade?

Much Love

Amy
xoxo

Painting: Winds of Change - Sarah Camille

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LIBRA FULL MOON / SUPERMOON - 28 March 2021

3/26/2021

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Exact at 6.48pm UK time.

This is an action-packed supermoon that could have quite an impact, especially for anyone with personal planets or angles somewhere around 8° of the sign they are in. We have an Aries party forming that will continue to grow in numbers over the course of the next few weeks. Aries is the sign of action, assertion, anger, independence and courage; the first sign of the zodiac, symbolising new growth and the urge to venture into unknown territory. The Moon is full in peaceful, diplomatic, sociable Libra, sitting directly opposite the Aries Sun, which could bring anything that has been simmering below the surface out into the light of consciousness. Full Moons always play out in the realm of our relationships, and none more so than this one, as it falls on the relationship axis.

Libra seeks peace at all costs and can tend towards people pleasing, while Aries is not afraid to challenge or agitate, which can create friction and unrest but also gets things out into the open. While Libra is adept at the art of compromise and can be gentle, kind and diplomatic, Aries charges straight in with guns blazing and can be direct, forthright and to the point. A mixture of the two signs is preferable, rather than veering too far in either direction! While the Libran part of us might tend to put others first and sacrifice our own needs, the Aries part of us is good at taking care of ourselves and knowing when to say no to others if what they are asking of us is detrimental to us in some way. However, in the extreme Aries can be selfish, self-serving and impervious to the needs of others. While our inner Libra may tend to “grin and bear it”, putting up some kind of façade so as not to rock the boat, our inner Aries is entirely without guile and cannot hide what we are feeling even if it gets us into trouble. Do we sit on the fence or do we make a stand?

Libra is a sign that seeks equality, fairness and justice. However, the ruler of Libra, Venus, is sitting right next to the Sun and Chiron the Wounded Healer in forthright Aries right now, possibly asking for a more direct approach! With Venus in Aries it is possible that the Divine Feminine is being called to stand strong and rise up in the name of justice. There are ways to assert ourselves that are not aggressive, provocative or reactionary, so that we take a stand in a firm yet peaceful way. This Moon could call for people to get off the proverbial fence and draw their line in the sand in the name of fairness and truth. Libra asks for this to be done peacefully and with grace, while Aries demands courage, determination and honesty. We may be forced to take risks and bring things out into the open that cause pain in some way, as Chiron the Wounded Healer is involved too! However, there is the potential for such amazing healing if we are able to open up and be honest about our feelings.

All this Aries energy, especially combined with Chiron, could leave us feeling quite agitated, unsettled and reactionary, but can also spur us into action and bring out our sacred warrior. Aries calls for us to take the lead, while the Libran part of us prefers to let other people take the reins and may tend to acquiesce. It could become all too apparent which tendency we have during this time. It seems as though this Moon is asking us to harness the higher qualities of Aries, such as courage, fortitude, honesty and the capacity to feel the fear and do it anyway. It could certainly get things out into the open, although hopefully in a kind, considerate and gentle way. However, there is also the potential for conflict, anger, aggression and people saying or doing things that trigger us and cause strong reactions or defensiveness, so it is important to be as self-aware as possible and not allow our egos get in the way.

Mars, the ruler of Aries, is sitting right next to the North Node in Gemini, calling for us to have the courage of our convictions and speak out if we need to. The North Node has been in Gemini since May 2020, calling for us to use our common sense rather than blindly believing all we are told to be true. It also calls for us to do any research necessary to find facts and data to back up any intuitive hunches we may have. Mars is the warrior, and in Gemini it calls for us to communicate in a clear, direct, forthright and decisive manner. It seems as if sitting on the fence is no longer appropriate, but rather we are asked to have the motivation and courage to seek out the facts, make decisions and to speak our truth, in whatever form that takes. Mars in Gemini doesn’t mince words and its message is clear. Mars is supported by Saturn, the planet of control, discipline and authority, so this could help temper any impulsiveness and could also signify controlled use of force by those in authority.

Mercury, the ruler of Gemini, is currently sitting right next to Neptune in Pisces, which could bring some confusion, brain fog and overwhelm. This could make it a little difficult to think clearly, and we may find ourselves off in some daydream, finding it hard to focus. It could also temper some of that Mars force and aggression, as Mercury in Pisces brings out our sensitivity, compassion and imagination in the way we think and communicate. This could be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on which way you look at it! Mercury and Neptune are also square the Nodes, which brings the potential for deceit, propaganda, veiled truths, subliminal messages, lies, duplicity, overwhelm and profound disillusionment as the truth is so elusive and shrouded that we are left feeling utterly confused and befuddled. Neptune is moving further and father away from the square to the Nodes, but it’s not quite finished yet. This energy could make it harder for us to definitively make up our minds, but we are invited to turn inward and listen to the whisper of our soul.

Uranus is forming a nagging inconjunct to the Moon, which could bring a curveball or sudden shock that wakes us up somehow or makes us aware of what needs to change. We may feel quite unsettled and agitated, with erratic emotions and feelings of being on edge or unsafe. Indeed, emotions could come surging up suddenly, demanding release. However, Saturn is forming harmonious aspects to the Sun, Moon, Venus and Chiron, helping us to look at things in a practical and realistic way and approach whatever we are facing in a controlled, measured, disciplined manner. The higher vibration of Saturn in Aquarius helps us to take responsibility for the kind of world we want to live in and help each other out on the ground level. The lower vibration is greater authoritarian control through technology, the limitation and suppression of our freedom and the right to protest, gather in groups or question the status quo, and the harsh reality of a life spent in front of a computer and away from our friends. Saturn is very present during this Moon.

The Sabian symbol for the Moon, at 9° Libra, is “Three “Old Masters” hanging on the wall of a special room in an art gallery”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The need to return to source during a confused search for new value in a chaotic society. The number 3 suggests completeness; esoteric traditions speak of the three-fold Soul, or of three fundamental “Rays” of Power, of Love-Wisdom, and of Intelligence-in-action. Meditation, in its deepest sense, is return to Source – an attempt to re-identify oneself with one’s archetypal essence of being. It is suggested that in the process of “transfiguration” the presence of the greatest moments of the past is called upon, as Moses and Elijah were invoked in Jesus’ Transfiguration. The seed of the new day depends upon the seed of yesteryear for an experience of the cyclic continuity of spirit.” There is a sense of needing to go deeper, beyond the façade. On the surface there is a beautiful painting, but if we go deeper we can read the more subtle messages. Are the three masters asking us to make sure we pay attention to all aspects of our being - the mental, emotional and spiritual? There certainly is much to be learned from the past in our present situation.

There surely is a lot going on during this Moon! I am reminded of the Strength tarot card, which represents kind, gentle, compassionate power and strength, rather than brutish force. It we find a good blend of the energy of Libra and Aries we can harness this inner strength and courage to face whatever obstacles may lay in front of us with grace. Libra is a sign that seeks justice and wants to find balance between extremes. Libra’s ruler is in Aries, asking us to find our sacred warrior and take stand for what is right and fair. Aries ruler is in Gemini, calling for us to have the courage of our convictions and say what needs to be said. Gemini’s ruler is in Pisces, asking us to speak our truth in a kind, sensitive, compassionate manner that remembers that we are all struggling in our own way. Are we able to unite the Goddess of Love, Peace and Beauty with our inner warrior? Can we channel our gut instincts, raw emotions and instinctual urges in a balanced and constructive way? Can we stand our ground in a peaceful, loving way? Are we able to draw our line in the sand with grace and Love?

Much Love

Amy
xoxo

Picture: Strength: Rider Waite Tarot

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VIRGO FULL MOON - 27 February 2020

2/25/2021

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Exact 8.17am UK time.

This Full Moon brings the theme of health and healing into focus, with the Sun now in sensitive, compassionate and imaginative Pisces, sitting directly opposite the Moon in humble, analytical and health-conscious Virgo. Indeed, there is a huge emphasis on our emotional and physical health, as the Virgo Moon is also the focus of a Yod pattern which is also known as a “Finger of God”. We often have issues within our physical body that are reflective of emotional or spiritual wounding from the past that may still be unresolved or unhealed. Virgo helps us to be more aware of our old wounds, flaws and imperfections and to contemplate what we might need to do to improve our situation, such as adjusting our emotional and physical “diet”, exercise, mindfulness, inner work and healthy routines. Pisces, however, is the part of us that helps us to truly accept and forgive ourselves and others and find compassion for the parts of ourselves that are not perfect. The build up to this Moon could create conditions whereby we have no choice but to face our wounds and tender spots, as we are invited to do some inner work in order to free ourselves of old, stuck energy that is preventing us from healing and moving forward.

Virgo helps us to understand the mind/body connection, inviting us to look at our health in a more “wholistic” way that does not involve simply taking a pill to mask the symptom, but rather seeks to discover the emotional and spiritual root of whatever ails us. Virgo is adept at the art of discernment, encouraging us to be mindful of who we spend time with, how we spend our time and what we put into our body. Pisces invites us to turn inward and meditate, and to feel into the energy behind whatever we are experiencing. It is helpful to tune into whatever the problem is and ask our body to give us messages that will help us to understand where the pain is coming from. This Moon certainly has the potential to bring things to a head in terms of our mental, emotional and spiritual health, but crises are very helpful sometimes to help us realise what is out of alignment so that we can take steps to heal and improve ourselves or better our situation.

There is also the possibility that the Pisces energy could take us into overwhelm or victim/martyr mode, while the Virgo energy could bring anxiety and worry that prevents us from being able to think properly and make the necessary adjustments. Indeed, we may just want to hide under the bed or numb out somehow! However, there is also the potential for profound healing and the capacity to be of service to one another in the spirit of unconditional love and a genuine desire to help. While the Virgo part of ourselves can be quite nit-picky and critical, it does so with a genuine desire to help us to see what we might need in order to heal or improve ourselves. While it is hard to receive constructive criticism or hear what is out of alignment or “wrong” with us, if we can receive it with sincere humility and not get over-sensitive or defensive then we will derive the greatest benefit from it. Easier said than done sometimes, as we can so easily read it as judgement and an attack on our ego! However, Pisces is the part of us that seeks to dissolve any barriers that might be preventing us from truly connecting to spirit, and that includes our egos!

Saturn and Chiron are at the other end of this Yod or Finger of God configuration, putting considerable pressure on this Virgo Moon! On the one hand this could symbolise the difference between the Saturnian authoritarian, conventional, controlling way of dealing with the crisis we are currently facing versus a more natural and holistic approach to our emotional, spiritual and physical health through diet and healthy living. With Saturn in Aquarius, this Yod could also bring a greater awareness of the effect that the governmental control over our liberties and livelihoods, the isolation and the overuse of technology is currently having on our mental, spiritual and emotional health. This crisis could be peaking as the Moon becomes full. On yet another level we may be forced to look at our own wounds, unresolved issues and sensitive areas in a very realistic way, without the rose-tinted spectacles on. It is important not to judge ourselves or succumb to guilt or shame and beat ourselves up about our past mistakes that have led us to the wounds we bear. Similarly, we are encouraged not to judge other people on their decisions and beliefs.

The resolution to this Yod is the Sun in Pisces, which invites us to tend to our spiritual connection and approach ourselves and others in the spirit of kindness, unconditional love and compassion. It reminds us to breathe and practice being truly in the present, rather than beating ourselves up about the past or projecting our fears into the future. Pisces helps us to surrender to what is and find greater acceptance of ourselves and others, reminding us that ultimately we all want the same thing, despite our seeming differences and sense of separation. The higher vibration of Pisces brings greater sensitivity and empathy for others and the capacity to drop our walls and judgments and truly connect with one another in the spirit of love, understanding and unity.

Pisces doesn’t believe in boundaries or barriers and recognises that ultimately we all come from the same melting pot and will return there again. We are invited to drop the blame and shame and to extend our love to ourselves and one another, with the awareness that there is not one person in this world right now that is not going through something on one level or another. In the words of a meme I saw recently, we may all be in the same storm but we are not all in the same boat. Be kind. We never know what someone else is going through that they are not telling us.

It helps that Venus has recently moved into Pisces, helping us to relate to one another with greater compassion and sensitivity. Venus will be in Pisces until the Equinox on 21 March, bringing the potential for greater acceptance of others and the capacity for true forgiveness and kindness towards ourselves and one another. This is very welcome indeed, helping us to truly connect with one another and recognise our similarities rather than focusing on any differences we may have. However, Pisces is not the best at boundaries, so we may experience issues in that area, not to mention needing to discern when to help and when to stand back, who is good for us and who it may be best to keep away from for our greatest good. Venus in Pisces can tend to see the best in everyone and fail to recognise their shortcomings, which is a beautiful quality but can also get us into trouble when we are so busy relating to someone’s divinity that we are completely blindsided by their humanity!

The Saturn Uranus square is now on the wane until the next time the two planets come up against each other, which is in June, but the energy of the square could very much be brought into focus during this Full Moon. While Saturn is challenging the Moon, Uranus is forming a harmonious trine aspect to both the Sun and Moon, helping us to create positive change in our lives and to step outside of the status quo. There is a sense that we could somehow “wake up” and see things from a different perspective, possibly gaining greater insight and even having some surprising epiphanies. Uranus is challenging the structure, authority and control of Saturn, potentially breaking down our view of reality and offering a different perspective on the world and the situation we are currently facing. While Saturn represents authoritarian control and the way we have been conditioned to behave and respond, Uranus is the maverick planet that releases us from any unhealthy or inappropriate programming and liberates us from consensus reality and authoritarian control. There is definitely a sense that the Saturnian structures of our lives will be broken down over the course of this year, which could be quite unsettling but is also quite exciting and even liberating.

The Sabian symbol for the Full Moon, at 9° Virgo feels like it expresses the energy of the Saturn/Uranus square somewhat: “An expressionist painter at work”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “ The urge to express one’s individualised sense of value regardless of tradition. The individual is seen reacting against cultural standards and stereotyped ways of interpreting his perceptions. This is a statement of uncompromising self-reliance, which may even imply a kind of defiance and a challenge to society. The mind is seeking to discover the character of the basic and true foundation of individual selfhood, the AUM tone (or logos) of individual being. In the process, however, what is expressed is usually the reflection of a deep catharsis with emotionally charged and often tragic overtones.” There is a sense of rebellion to this symbol, as if we are being asked to look at things in a different light. This is a time to get creative and envision a world we want to bring into being, despite the potential reality that we appear to currently be facing.

This Moon surely does feel like it could bring some uncomfortable material up to the surface, but could also be profoundly healing. Virgo does have a propensity to make us focus on our flaws, mistakes, inadequacies and shortcomings, creating some kind of healing crisis that helps us to recognise what needs to change in our lives and what we still need to heal or let go of. However, it definitely helps to harness the energy of Pisces and turn inward so that we can hear the whisper of our soul telling us what we need. This Moon reminds us to be kind to ourselves and to others, and to find a greater sense of acceptance for all that we are, warts and all. While we may experience feelings of anxiety and overwhelm as the Moon comes to fruition, we are invited to simply breathe deeply and bring ourselves into the present moment, for that is the only place that we can truly find peace.

Light of my Soul, by David Lurey

Much Love

Amy
xoxo

Painting: Unknown

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LEO FULL MOON - 28 January 2021

1/25/2021

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Exact at 7.16pm UK time

There is a lot going on during this Moon, not to mention that we have a lot of electrical Aquarian energy at the moment, which can make things quite unpredictable and exciting! Aquarius season is in full swing now, which could bring out our inner rebel and help us to question the status quo. Aquarius represents the people and is not afraid to challenge authority and break the rules, especially if the rules don’t make sense or are harmful to humanity. Wherever Aquarius is found in our charts we tend not to conform to societal standards and like to do things our own way! Aquarius likes to form groups with like-minded folk, but more often than not feels somewhat detached, on the outside looking in. However, this can be quite helpful, as it gives objectivity and the capacity to see things from the bird’s-eye perspective. Aquarius energy is eccentric, quirky, rebellious, unconventional and wilful and these qualities could be more apparent during this Full Moon and in the coming weeks.

The Full Moon in Leo invites us to find our joy. This is a very playful, spontaneous, expressive, creative sign that is very much ruled by the heart. While Aquarius can tend to stand on the outskirts of society looking in, Leo is a full participant; the star of the show that isn’t afraid to shine! Both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages, of course. In a world that seems to be lacking in joy and fun right now, this Moon encourages us to participate in activities that bring us joy and pleasure and get our creative juices flowing. We are invited to bring our inner child out to play and find a way to express whatever is in our hearts, whether it be joy, sorrow, rage, resentment, gratitude, love, boredom, frustration, loneliness, bliss, excitement….let it all out!

Aquarius is the part of ourselves that has visions of a better future, while our Leo creativity helps us to actually turn the visions into reality. The artists and creative types are often the non-conformist, innovative visionaries who help to make the world more beautiful and a better place to live, but are often found on the outskirts of society. Similarly, their ideas and innovations can sometimes be so “out there” and ahead of their time that people find it hard to accept them.

For this Moon, we may simply want to contemplate how to bring some Leo fun, creativity and self-expression into our lives, whether it be through dancing, singing, playing music, painting or simply playing games. Whatever we can do to bring some joy into the picture and a sense of gratitude and childlike wonder! While Aquarius represents technology, which both connects us and keeps us very separate, Leo could be seen as the master of the board game, which encourages full participation and gives us a much needed break from technology. It is no surprise that board games such as the jigsaw have made such a comeback in recent times.

Indeed, with Saturn also in Aquarius for the next two and a half years,we are getting a heavy dose of the reality of the technological age we are living in. We are seeing just how easy it is for those in authority to use technology as a form of control and manipulation if they so choose. With so much being online now, we are forced into a virtual reality that is hard on us in every way - physically, emotionally and spiritually. While Aquarius likes to congregate in like-minded groups, Saturnian authority is currently suppressing and limiting this capacity, as people are prevented from seeing friends, gathering in groups or protesting their rights, and are progressively losing more and more of the freedom and liberty that Aquarius values so much. It is so hard to see what the future holds, as the current reality squashes our Aquarian hopes and dreams, making it hard to find anything to look forward to. Indeed, it is hard to envision what the world will look like six months from now, let alone make any plans!

We are currently moving towards the first of three squares between Saturn and Uranus, and Uranus happens to be the ruler of Aquarius. The first face off between these two planets is exact on 18 February and is building in energy now. It will be interesting to see what happens when Saturn, the planet that represents authority and the way we structure our reality, comes up against the Uranus, the planet of revolution, wake up calls and sudden change. These are two very different characters; the old versus the new, tradition versus innovation, authoritarian control versus revolutionary freedom, reality versus new vision! We may find that what we thought to be real is severely challenged and even blown apart, forcing us to see things as they really are rather than how we have been conditioned and programmed to see them.

This combination certainly could bring the continuation of the dismantling of societal structures, combined with the work that Pluto has been doing since 2008, exposing the rot in the power structures. It brings the potential for the current reality to be somehow broken down so that we can break through to the other side, whatever that looks like! The energy of Uranus brings sudden shocks and surprises that could somehow wake us up to reality and could also bring about more uprisings against those in authority. We may also find that more and more people seek to free themselves from the control that technology has over them, kicking back against the technocracy.

Mars, Uranus and Black Moon Lilith are all sitting together in Taurus, a powerful trio indeed, that is very present indeed during this Moon, forming a challenging square to the Sun, Moon, Saturn and Jupiter. Mars has moved past Uranus in the past week, bringing some very erratic, unsettled energy, and is now moving onto Black Moon Lilith, exact on 29 January. What might happen when the warrior planet comes into contact with the enraged feminine energy of LIlith? We may come across some very intense, turbulent emotions such as rage, jealousy, passion and uncontrollable anger. BML has no respect for authority and doesn’t like to be told what to do and neither do Mars or Uranus, so this trio could cause some trouble! Emotions could certainly be riding high during this passionate Moon and we may be forced to confront the darker side of our natures, which ultimately could be quite empowering.

Speaking of passion, Pluto and Venus are joining forces in Capricorn on this Full Moon, which could also bring some powerful emotions to the surface within the realm of our relationships. This could bring the truth of the matter out into the open, forcing us to admit our vulnerabilities and face the darker aspects of ourselves. Issues around trust, power/powerlessness, obsession, jealousy, manipulation, secrecy and agendas could come up to be examined. Any subconscious compulsions, such as a need for control, could rear their head in our more intimate relationships and it could be more easy to see through people and recognise their subconscious motivations. This is a powerful combination that could bring greater transparency within our relationships and the financial world and could also force some material out into the open that might have hitherto been swept under the carpet! Anyone with personal planets close to 25° of a sign, particularly the cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, will feel this the most.

Mercury is getting ready to turn retrograde in Aquarius on 31 January, which means that he could be in Trickster mode in the next few days! The week when Mercury goes retrograde can tend to bring miscommunications, misunderstandings, confusion, technology acting strangely, letters and emails going astray, delays in travel and crossed wires, so it is important to be aware of this and to have a sense of humour about the whole thing! Mercury retrograde gives us an opportunity to look back over things and reflect, review, reveal, re-do, repair, repeat and see what we would do differently with a little retrospective understanding.

The Aquarius influence invites us to think outside of the box and look at things from an entirely different perspective. Indeed, we might even want to overhaul any tired and outworn routines and breathe some fresh air into our lives! We may receive information that shocks us or wakes us up, forcing us to see things very differently to the way we have been conditioned to perceive them. People may pop up from our past who have messages for us, with whom we have unfinished business.

The Sabian symbol for this Moon feels very appropriate for the Leo/Aquarius axis and also brings a bit of hope: 10° Leo “Early morning dew sparkles as sunlight floods the field”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The exalted feeling that rises within the soul of the individual who has successfully passed through the long night which has tested his/her strength and his/her faith. The cold air of night having precipitated upon the field of man’s consciousness the moisture of his deepest feelings, this widely spread dew is blessed with the light of significance by the rising sun of the new day. Even tears can be transformed into jewels in the light of victory over night and sorrow. The would-be reformer has to meet many emotional problems as he begins his work of creation. Creation means transformation; the reformer is actually a transformer if he is truly a creative and inspired individual open to the spirit that “makes everything new.” The building of a new society, and of one’s renewed personality as well, is just as much a process of artistic creation as the making of a delicate glass vase or a symphony. The Keyword is TRANSFIGURATION.” Bring on the new day!

This surely is a very creative, passionate Moon and an ideal opportunity to let our hair down and express ourselves in whatever way feels necessary or appropriate. Jupiter in Aquarius is a very big player, sitting right next to the Aquarius Sun and opposing the Moon, which brings an expansive, hopeful quality to the whole affair. Emotions could be very big and very dramatic with Jupiter involved, but there is also a sense of optimism and Jupiterian jolliness and joviality which could be quite helpful. Jupiter in Aquarius encourages us to keep our minds open to alternatives and to be more tolerant of one another, even if we do have different beliefs. It reminds us to have a sense of humour and look at the bigger picture rather than getting bogged down in the petty details. Meanwhile the Leo Moon invites us to get creative and do whatever we can to bring a bit of joy into our lives. Leo knows all too well that we are the master of our destiny, the director of our play and have the capacity to creatively actualise our full potential and the life we want to live. Aquarius reminds us that it is all a question of perspective. What reality do we want to live in?

Much love

Amy
xoxo

Picture: Joy, by Anuj Malhotra

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CANCER FULL MOON - 30 December 2020

12/28/2020

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Exact at 3.28am UK time

The Moon is very much at home in Cancer, so this Full Moon could certainly help the emotions to flow freely! There is often a build-up of pressure leading up to a Full Moon, as whatever has been bubbling beneath the surface is brought up into our consciousness by the light of the Moon. This Full Moon is occurring at a particularly sensitive time of the year, between Christmas and New Year, when families are in close proximity and emotions tend to ride high anyway. This is especially so at the end of a year such as this one, when so much has happened and the future is so uncertain. Our emotions could demand release as we have no choice but to feel the feelings and allow our vulnerability to show rather than bottling it all up with silent stoicism and a “stiff upper lip”. This Moon could certainly highlight the difference between the patriarchal and the matriarchal approach, as Capricorn is the sign of the strict parent or father, while Cancer is the sign of the soft, nurturing caretaker or mother.

Cancer represents our family, roots, home, childhood and sense of emotional security, so the energy of this Moon highlights this area of our lives in no uncertain terms! The Moon in sensitive, emotional, nurturing Cancer is sitting directly opposite the Sun in cautious, controlled, responsible Capricorn, the sign that represents our parental and societal conditioning and programming. We are asked to find balance between the two signs rather than veering too far in one direction or the other. Do we tend to rely on others too much to help us feel emotionally secure, or do we suppress our feelings and act like we have everything under control so that we don’t seem irrational or needy? Do we have a healthy balance between our work life and family life? How have we been conditioned to act and react to life and what emotional patterns and responses did we pick up in childhood that are still playing out in our adult relationships? This is an ideal time of year and the perfect Moon to become more aware of these habits and tendencies, as they do tend to show themselves when families are together!

In an ideal world we are able to harness the positive traits of both Cancer and Capricorn by taking responsibility for ourselves and our emotions in a mature and adult way (Capricorn) while also feeling able to show our vulnerability and allow those close to us into our inner landscape (Cancer). It is so easy to put walls up and push loved ones away when we are struggling emotionally, but this can feel very challenging for the person on the receiving end, as it leaves them very much in the dark. The expression “We hurt the ones we love the most” feels very pertinent to the Cancer/Capricorn polarity. One of the big lessons of this axis is to realise that while we cannot control how other people act or react towards us, we do, however, have control over how we handle and process our own emotions in response to their behaviour. Another lesson is to recognise when to reach out for help and when it is more appropriate to take care of ourselves.

This Moon could really highlight the importance of the tribe and how important it is to keep an eye on each other during these uncertain and turbulent times. Cancer reminds us to nurture one another, while Capricorn encourages us to take responsibility for some kind or practice or discipline that is nourishing for ourselves. We may find ourselves contemplating where we belong and who is our tribe. Sometimes our tribe includes our birth family and sometimes it is our soul family that we have gathered along the way; the people who really understand us and vice versa.

Chiron the Wounded Healer is forming a challenging square aspect to the Sun and Moon, which has been strong since 25 December.This could trigger some powerful emotions and also bring up our conditioning and patterns so that we can see them more clearly and even heal them. Chiron is in Aries right now, a sign that is not exactly known for its gentle healing manner, as it prefers the more direct, honest and “tough love” approach! The potential for having old wounds and insecurities poked and prodded is rife during this Moon, but it could be so helpful as it gets the cards out onto the table and helps us to bring old resentment and grievances out into the open for healing. It is important to remember, of course, that Chiron also represents matters around health, which is of course triggering people in different ways right now, depending on our family conditioning and our attitude to health and death.

Uranus, the Great Awakener, Revolutionary and Harbinger of Change, is supporting the Sun and Moon, which could help us to bring in new habits and patterns, inviting us to step out of character and respond in a different way, rather than acting and reacting from our old conditioning. We may come up with new ways to respond to old problems, which could bring a much needed breath of fresh air to our family and relationship dynamics. So much is changing right now, so we are invited to be the change we seek. Uranus in Taurus has been bringing about a radical change in values which is so apparent at the end of this challenging year. We are invited to contemplate what really holds meaning in our lives which, when it comes down to it, is nothing to do with what we own and everything to do with family, friendship, a sense of emotional security and a feeling of belonging.

Venus, the ruler of Uranus in Taurus, is in a very prominent position for this Moon, as it is sitting right on top of the Sagittarius South Node. This could make us very aware of any old, unhealthy patterns and habits of relating, especially around communication. The Nodes are calling us to find ways of expressing our beliefs to one another in ways that are palatable, rather than trying to shove them down one another’s throats. While the Sagittarius South Node gives us our intuitive hunches and a strong sense of what is true and what is not, the Gemini North Node invites us to research and back up this inner knowing with facts and data. With Neptune square the Nodes getting stronger and stronger, it is more and more apparent that the truth is somehow veiled, shrouded and very illusive, which is causing great confusion, loss of meaning and disillusionment. As such, we are encouraged to accept that opinions are just that, opinions, and that nobody exactly knows what the truth is.

The Sabian symbol for Venus and the South Node is interesting and poignant, at 19° Sagittarius: “Pelicans menaced by the behaviour and refuse of men seek safer areas for bringing up their young”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The need for people concerned with the future to discover a new way of living and more wholesome surroundings. The evident reason for using “pelicans” at this stage of the cyclic process is that tradition tells us that these birds are so concerned with their young that thy give their own blood and flesh to feed their progeny. Whether this is fact or symbol, the meaning of this picture refers to a situation that lately has acquired great urgency. Our technological society is polluting not only our global environment, but the mind and feeling-responses of new generations as well. The search for a new way of life is seen by many people to be imperative. In this symbol we are told that the race’s SURVIVAL has become a matter of extreme importance. Whole animal species may be destroyed by our civilisation; mankind itself is in danger. Going to distant planets is hardly the answer. A generation may have to sacrifice itself for the sake of its descendants”.

Neptune, the planet of sacrifice, is very much highlighted right now, with its growing square to the Nodes. The lower vibration of Neptune brings confusion, smoke screens, propaganda, illusions appearing real, delusion, deception, escapism, entertainment, drug and alcohol abuse, burying our heads in the sand, fogginess, fantasy, trance, “glamour”, enchantment, spells and magic. Indeed, there is the potential for some kind of “spell” being cast that puts one in a trance, both personally or collectively, through whatever means are available. Neptune is the master of illusion, potions and the subliminal message.

However, the higher vibration of Neptune encourages us to turn within for the answers we seek. In our seclusion we are invited to develop a more tangible connection to Spirit and the Divine so that we can cultivate a greater sense of faith, hope and trust in our own internal guidance system. We are encouraged to listen to the subtle cues and messages that our bodies give us when we are given information to process, and to pay attention to our dreams. We all intuitively know the truth; it’s just a case of developing greater trust in this inner knowing. We are invited to pray for those we love, for the world we live in and for the world our children will inherit. Neptune shows us the true meaning of unconditional love, devotion, acceptance, compassion, empathy, forgiveness and unity. Neptune sometimes asks us to sacrifice something on a personal level for the sake of an ideal and for the higher good of all. Sometimes this is a big sacrifice, while sometimes it is a minor inconvenience that still helps to make a difference in terms of the bigger picture. Some things are more important than our short term comfort and happiness..

In the meantime, Jupiter and Saturn are now officially in Aquarius, the sign that represents the people, brother/sisterhood, equality, freedom and helps us to liberate ourselves from societal and parental programming and conditioning. Instead of blindly accepting all we are told by those in authority, we are encouraged to question the status quo, think for ourselves and take responsibility for the kind of world we want to live in. This is a forward thinking, progressive sign that invites us to march to the beat of our own drum rather than following the herd. We may need to go through some kind of breakdown of our beliefs, as we are forced to question what we have hitherto accepted to be the “truth”, but this is a necessary process for growth. Sometimes breakdown is necessary in order to bring about breakthrough!

The Sabian symbol for the Full Moon feels appropriate in the light of this recent shift of energy, at 9° Cancer: ”A small, naked girl bends over a pond trying to catch a fish”, which Rudyar describes as ”The first naïve quest for knowledge and for an ever-elusive understanding of life. The “small, naked girl” symbolises the innocent and spontaneous mind, as yet unclothed in cultural patterns and unrestrained by don’t’s, trying to satisfy its curiosity about what seems mysterious and fleeting. In a sense the “pond” is the infant’s mind with a very limited scope of consciousness, yet eagerly reaching out to catch the swift and elusive first realisations of the meaning of life. We are confronted with the nascent curiosity about knowledge, a curiosity which makes the little mind reach out in spontaneity, rather than merely imitate the elders. Whenever a person is confronted with this symbol he or she should realise that there is much value indeed in simply reaching out with a pure and unconditioned mind to the most elementary experiences which natural life offers to us. The key here is PURITY IN UNDERSTANDING”.

This symbol brings a sense of attitudes changing and of us being asked to look at the current situation with fresh eyes and an open, curious, unbiased mind. This Moon certainly does feel powerful, emotional and profoundly healing! It will be especially potent for anyone with personal planets or angles around 8° of the Cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn There is no doubt that we are facing some challenges with Chiron square the Sun and Moon, although it is up to us how we respond to it all. Neptune square the Nodes is also bringing the potential for chaos and confusion, but it does offer us the opportunity to rise above it all, dream a new reality into being and remember to live in the here and now rather than living in the past or worrying about the future. The only thing we have absolute control over is how we respond and react in the present moment to whatever situation or person is put in front of us. We are encouraged to act with integrity, maturity, kindness, sensitivity and compassion in that moment, as we never know what the person in front of us is going through. In the words of Charles Kingsley: “Do as you would be done by”.

Much Love

Amy
xoxo

Picture: Make a Little Birds Nest in your Soul - Jennifer Ross

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