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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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PISCES NEW MOON - 13 March 2021

3/10/2021

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Exact at 10.21am UK time
 
Well, this is a super concentrated Pisces New Moon! The Sun, Moon and Venus are all sitting right next to Neptune, the ruler of Pisces, which will exaggerate, intensify and magnify the sensitive, imaginative, empathetic Pisces energy. As such, we may well find ourselves particularly open, in tune and in the flow. This is the last New Moon in the astrological calendar and Pisces energy is very much at home with the Balsamic phase of the Moon, so we should not be surprised if we are more tired than usual in the coming days. This Balsamic dark moon phase is a time for rest, recuperation and quiet contemplation; a time to turn within and to pay attention to the whisper of our souls and our dreams. It is a time to contemplate what we might want to release and what seeds we want to sow for the coming month. This certainly is a good Moon to use our imaginations to set our intentions and to dream up the kind of reality we want to be living in.
 
The highest vibration of Pisces is compassion, empathy, intuition, true connection and unconditional love. This is the sign that seeks to dissolve any barriers that may be preventing us from connecting with spirit, including our ego and sense of “I am”. This is the sign of the mystic, the part of ourselves that seeks union with the Divine and knows that ultimately we all come from the same melting pot. During this Moon we may find that our compassion and empathy towards one another is greatly heightened, as any boundaries or sense of separation have the potential to dissolve as our protective walls and defenses come down. We may also find that our skin is somewhat thinner, as we experience life in excruciating and exquisite ways. This energy will feel especially acute for anyone with personal planets or angles between 18 and 25 degrees of a sign, especially the mutable signs Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. This could be a great time for any imaginative or creative work, as we could be better able to find inspiration and channel from the divine.
 
There is of course the darker side of Pisces, which includes the potential to feel profound disillusionment and the need to escape reality through drugs and alcohol, daydreaming, fantasising, sleep, movies, books, computer games; whatever means we may have in order to help us to exit stage left! There is a difference between simply enjoying a good book, for instance, or using it as a way to avoid whatever we are facing. Pisces is the part of us that feel completely overwhelmed and unable to cope, and can also make us feel as if we are at the mercy of forces larger than ourselves, like a leaf blowing about in the wind. It is the part of us that can fall into victim mode, or can spend our time trying to rescue those who won’t help themselves. This New Moon could bring great insight and greater connection to spirit, but could also bring confusion, disorientation, fogginess, smoke screens and illusions, over-sensitivity, lack of clarity and even loss of meaning.
 
Venus and Neptune will be very close indeed to an exact conjunction to each other during this Moon, which could be so beautiful as Venus represents our capacity for “human” love while Neptune and Pisces represent unconditional love that seeks nothing in return. Neptune is the higher octave of Venus. This can help us to relate to one another without our usual defenses, enabling us to see through our façades or personas and see each other’s true essence. In its highest form, this conjunction can bring feelings and acts of unconditional love and beautiful heartfelt connection to one another. It can bring greater acceptance of ourselves and others, as well as the capacity to forgive one another. It is gentle, tender, devoted and kind.
 
However, it does also bring the potential for our fantasies to get in the way of seeing our loved ones clearly, so that we relate to one another’s divine potential rather than the real person in all their flawed humanity and imperfection! This combination could certainly make the rose-tinted spectacles  particularly pink and foggy! In the extreme it can bring deception and pulling the wool over the other person’s eyes. However, this truly is a beautiful combination, as it brings the potential for Divine Love. The conjunction will be very strong during the New Moon and will be exact in the early hours of Sunday morning UK time. The Sabian Symbol for the conjunction, at 21° Pisces, is: “Under the watchful and kind eye of a Chinese servant, a girl fondles a little white lamb”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The Chinese kindly watching the white girl fondling the white lamb. There is charm and ingenuousness in the scene – a vision of WHITE HOPE, a hope for a future that can only be felt, almost naively”.
 
This Moon is quite simple, pure and unfettered, which is rather lovely. The Saturn Uranus square is on the wane and Neptune square the Nodes is now a thing of the past, and aside from the Neptune Venus conjunction the only other aspect to the Moon is a helpful sextile from powerful Pluto in Capricorn. This brings the potential for transformation and soul growth and the capacity to look at ourselves honestly as we strip away any self-deceit and face our shadows with love, forgiveness and acceptance. Pluto in Capricorn is continuing the work it began in 2008 of exposing the rot in our power structures and bringing about a death an rebirth of the patriarchal system so that something healthier can take its place. This process has also helped us to transform our attitude to success and to make any necessary changes to the work we do in the world so that it is more aligned to soul.
 
Mars is now in chatty, curious Gemini, which could have our mind racing and may mean that we shoot from the hip, speaking first and thinking later! Mars is a motivating force, so we may have a strong desire to gather information so that we have greater understanding of what is going on, and also to share it. Mars in Gemini can bring very enthusiastic conversations whereby ideas and opinions are delivered with considerable force and fervour. In the extreme, there is the potential for arguments, heated debates and even aggression in the way we communicate. Mars is not known for being very patient! Decisions may be made very quickly and impulsively, and may be regretted later. Words could be used as weapons. It is definitely good practice to be mindful before we think and speak! Mars is in Gemini from 3 March to 23 April.
 
The Sabian Symbol, at 24° Pisces, is “On a small island surrounded by the vast expanse of sea, people are seen living in close interaction”, which Dane Rudyar describes as: “The need to consciously accept one’s own personal limitations in order to concentrate one’s energies and to live a centred and fulfilled life. Every individual person is a small island in the vast ocean of mankind. The ego fulfils a necessary function, as it sets boundaries and gives a specific character to the consciousness. Within these boundaries a complex interplay linking and interrelating the various aspects of the personal life can operate constructively. In time, these ego-boundaries can not only expand, but can become a zone of intense interchange between the inner and the outer, between the individual and the community, between man and the universe. This symbol tells us that the first duty of any man or woman is to be truly what he or she is as an individual. But this individual has a particular dharma, i.e. a place and function, in a vaster whole. The island’s inhabitants get subsistence from the sea, and in time learn to navigate this sea and interact with other islanders – and all eventually will come to realise their oneness within the whole Earth, which includes everything. An appropriate keyword would be CENTRALISATION”
 
This symbol seems to bring up issues around boundaries, which is not Pisces super power! Pisces is that part of us that knows that ultimately we are all one, but it is tricky sometimes when we allow others to trespass our boundaries or take advantage of our good nature, as it can bring up hurt and anger. Some people have stronger boundaries than others and are better at drawing the line in the sand, while some of us don’t really know our boundaries until someone has trampled all over them! This Moon seems to be encouraging us to find our ebb and flow, allowing our boundaries to give a little rather than being too rigid. We are all in this thing called life together, despite having different experiences of it. Pisces is a very fluid sign that can bend with the wind and go with the flow of the river, gently eroding and smoothing away the obstacles along the way. Ultimately it invites us to surrender to what is, finding profound acceptance of ourselves, our loved ones and the situation we find ourselves in. Instead of fighting against the current we are encouraged to just let go and see where the river takes us.
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
Painting: Going with the Flow - Michella Griffith
 

  
 
 
 
 
 
       
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    Amy Bird

    I love writing about the Moon and the effect it has on us all, both collectively and personally. We all look at the same Moon and feel her energy, albeit in different ways. It reminds us that we are not alone and there is something very comforting about that!

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