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ARIES FULL MOON - 1 October 2020

9/29/2020

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This Full Moon could certainly kick start some intensity for the months ahead! Aries is a fiery sign and Mars, its ruler, is very present indeed at the moment! An Aries Full Moon has the potential to bring out the more passionate, assertive, honest, courageous side of our nature and we could find ourselves having to contend with some very heated emotions and even anger. Full Moons tend to bring whatever has been simmering away beneath the surface out into the light of our consciousness, and in the first sign of the zodiac the emotions that come up could be quite raw and unfiltered. This is especially so as Mars is retrograde at the moment, because its warrior energy is not so easy to control or contain. Indeed, we could find ourselves more reactionary than we usually would be, as people or events trigger some powerful emotions in us that we might find it hard to suppress. Aries is a very impulsive sign that tends to act first and think later and so it is quite possible that some material comes out into the open during this Moon that helps to get the proverbial cards out onto the table.
 
The Sun has recently moved into Libra, the sign of balance, fairness and relatedness, and is sitting directly opposite the feisty Aries Moon. The key to a Full Moon is to find some kind of balance between the energy of the two signs rather than veering too far in one direction or the other. Libra reminds us to listen to one another, to find some kind of compromise and to be kind. Aries is a very brave, honest energy that helps us to assert and motivate ourselves, but can also mean that we act and react in ways that are destructive and hurtful rather than constructive and loving. Libra helps us to temper any more hotheaded, confrontational or aggressive tendencies and to take into account the feelings and needs of others. However, Aries helps us to stick up for ourselves and others and also to stand up for what we believe in. Aries can bring out the bully in us, but can also help us to stand up to the bully, in whatever form that may take. Libra can tend to take the “middle ground”, while Aries will jump right into the heart of a battle! Both these approaches have merit as long as they don’t go too far.
 
Mars, the ruler of this Full Moon, is also in Aries at the moment, travelling in retrograde motion and forming a challenging square to both Saturn, the planet of authority and control, and Pluto, the planet of power and transformation. These two powerful energies are in Capricorn, a sign that is very different to Aries! This square between the Mars in Aries and Saturn in Capricorn brings the potential for conflict with authority, angry reactions at the government or those in control, feeling frustrated, restricted or suppressed so that we are unable to act or react, aggressive force being used by those in power, “martial” law, kicking back against being controlled or forced into compliance. It can also force us to act with integrity and to be fully accountable for our actions.This has been building for the past week or so and will be exact on 29 September, so it will still be very strong during the Full Moon.
 
The square between Mars and Pluto is also strong during this Moon and will be exact on 9 October.This combination has the potential to bring up anger and rage that comes from the depths of our subconscious, so it could be a very good time to do some inner work that enables us to truly confront our shadows. Indeed, we may have no choice in the matter, as this combination could mean that we are very easily triggered! Pluto in Capricorn is revealing and exposing the dark side of the power structures and the patriarchal system, and the square to the warrior planet could literally cause us to rage against the machine and to find the courage to stand in our own power. However, is can also signify force being used against us by those in power. Indeed, power struggles can be rife with these two planets butting heads! This challenging combination of the god of war and the god of the underworld can signify psychological warfare, coercion, brute force, underhanded tactics and manipulation, but can also help us to unearth dark secrets and slay inner and outer demons. Indeed, we may find strength, courage and power we didn’t even know we possessed!  
 
Chiron the Wounded Healer is very present indeed during this Moon, as it is conjunct the Moon and opposite the Sun. This could mean that our core wounds are triggered, making us feel quite open, touchy, exposed and vulnerable, especially if we have personal planets and angles between 4 and 12 degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. We have an opportunity here to be very honest with ourselves and our loved ones about our sensitivities and insecurities so that some deep healing can occur.However, it could feel as if someone or something is poking and prodding at open sores, which could make us quite defensive and reactive if we let our ego get in the way. As the Moon represents the feminine and mother and the Sun the masculine and father, it is possible for healing to occur in this area of our lives. Emotions could certainly be riding high during this Moon, but we could also be prompted to get in touch with our inner warrior and to find the courage to confront ourselves and others, if needs be.  
 
Chiron is also forming a nagging inconjunct aspect to Mercury, which will be exact on 4 October. Mercury has recently moved into Scorpio, which could bring some quite deep, penetrating conversations and the potential for dark, paranoid thoughts and the capacity to really cut to the heart of the matter. Scorpio is not a superficial sign in the slightest, so we may find ourselves really wanting to understand what is going on beneath the surface of reality, probing and asking some very deep questions. This Chiron Mercury aspect could bring some kind of crisis or humbling experience through the mind and communication, whereby we either hear, think or say something that is hard to face but deeply healing. It could bring up some deep, dark, shadowy subject matter that may be painful to confront, but if we are able to look at ourselves honestly it could be very helpful indeed. Chiron in Aries is quite forceful and confrontational in its healing approach, while Mercury in Scorpio can bring some kind of inner or outer communication that really penetrates to the core of our soul.
 
Neptune is square the Nodes of the Moon and provides an important, ongoing backdrop that will be building until January. The Nodes represent important material that we are currently working on, both personally and collectively, in order to grow and evolve. With the South Node in Sagittarius and the North Node in Gemini, issues around truth and lies are rife right now and with Neptune, the planet of “glamour” and illusion squaring the Nodes the truth is completely shrouded by smoke screens and increasingly sophisticated propaganda. Neptune is also the planet that asks us to sacrifice something for the greater good of humanity, and so we may be asked to find a way to speak out, even at the risk of losing something important to us. Some truth is too important not to be shared, although we find a way of sharing our thoughts, ideas and opinions in  a kind, compassionate and non-judgemental manner. While the Sagittarius South Node can bring intuitive hunches and encourages us to trust our gut, the Gemini North Node invites us to do some research and “fact finding” in order to back up what we intuitively sense. However, with Neptune square the Nodes there is the danger of utter confusion and profound disillusionment, with the urge to just numb out as it becomes harder and harder to know where the truth lies.
 
With a nice supportive sextile building between Neptune and Jupiter, however, we are encouraged to keep the faith and resist the temptation to numb out or “escape”, tempting as it may be. Instead we are invited to do whatever we can to nurture our spirit, whether through walks in nature, supportive groups, meditation or other kinds of spiritual practice. Although life could seem quite bleak and even hopeless for many at the moment, it is important to keep an eye on the bigger picture and trust that this is a necessary process that has the potential to bring great spiritual rewards. As many have said, “the darkest hour is just before dawn”. Ultimately the light shall prevail! It is so very important to nourish ourselves and keep our faith alive so that we always have our sights set on that light at the end of the tunnel, even if it seems like a tiny little glimmer! While it is so easy to fall into fear and overwhelm, we must do whatever we can to keep our vibration high and our inner light shining. When in doubt, head for the forest, woods, rivers, lakes, mountains, ocean, parks or gardens; whatever is available to us in that moment. This helps us to ground and reconnect to all that is. It is here that we are able to breathe a sigh of relief.
 
The Sabian symbol for the Full Moon, at 10° Aries, is:” A teacher gives new symbolic forms to traditional images”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “Revision of attitude at the beginning of a new cycle of experience. A new dimension of consciousness is discovered, revealing higher possibilities of experience and mental development”. This symbol seems to be asking us to take what is known, tried and tested and to bring it up to date with the here and now. What have we learned from the past that can now be transformed in order to help us to move forward? What might we need to look at from a fresh perspective? How can we look forward with new vision and break down old, outworn patterns and ways of doing things? How can we step out of the comfort zone and allow space for the new, while still respecting and honouring the lessons of the past? There is a sense of starting a new cycle, aided by the wisdom of all that has come before. Instead of dwelling on what is falling away, we are invited to contemplate the way forward.
 
This Moon certainly does bring the potential for heated emotions and some kind of clearing of the air! It is important to be mindful of our reactions during this time, as we may find ourselves more easily triggered than usual. However, if we need to find some courage then this could be a very helpful Moon indeed. There are many different planetary energies in the cosmic soup right now, pulling us one way and another, including Uranus in Taurus which is bringing up collective trauma around survival. It is so easy to feel fearful at the moment, for a myriad of reasons, and fear can so easily bring up defensive and angry reactions. It is important, especially during this Moon, to watch ourselves and remain as mindful and self-aware as possible. Sometimes righteous anger is very helpful to motivate us towards brave, positive and constructive action and help us to confront difficult issues. Sometimes, however, knee jerk reactions can be incredibly destructive and do more harm than good. While an Aries Moon can bring the warrior out in us, so that we jump off the proverbial cliff or charge into battle, the Libra Sun reminds us that things might not be as black and white as they seem and that sometimes it’s better to find the middle ground. Above all, we must be kind.
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
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VIRGO NEW MOON - 17 September 2020

9/15/2020

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This Moon seems to be encouraging us to practice the art of discernment, which is certainly one of Virgo’s superpowers! The Virgo Sun and Moon are forming an almost exact square to the Nodes of the Moon in Sagittarius and Gemini, asking us to do our best to sift through all of the differing opinions and versions of the “truth” that we are currently being bombarded with. Virgo is very good at separating the wheat from the chaff and discarding anything that doesn’t feel right, and so we are asked to harness our capacity to only let in information that serves our highest good and question anything that seems dubious, false or unhelpful. Virgo also encourages humility and stringent self-analysis, so that we are better able to recognise when our ego might be getting in the way of our search for the truth. Are we too attached to a certain set of beliefs, so that we are unable to listen to or accept other points of view? How might we improve our communication skills so that we can deliver our message in a way that is understood and accepted by others? How can we tell what is truth and what is lies?

Virgo is the sign of healing, self-improvement, self-analysis and humility, and is the part of us that seeks to purify and perfect ourselves. It is a sign of transition, whereby we might experience something that bursts the egocentric balloon of self-importance, forcing us to take a long hard look at what needs to change in order for us to be a better human being. Sometimes a crisis is needed in order to recognise what is out of balance and make the necessary adjustments. This is why so many people have life-changing awakenings when they experience a health crisis that stops them in their tracks and forces them to examine the root cause of the issue. Often what seems to be a terrible thing can also become our greatest gift, changing our lives for the better. Virgo helps us to do the necessary work on ourselves in order to understand the underlying issues that may have caused whatever we might be facing. It helps us to be humble enough to accept higher teaching and accept that there are some things we still have to learn.

This Moon invites us to recognise what is out of balance in our lives and what we might do to improve our situation and promote healing and a greater sense of wholeness. We are encouraged to practice the art of discrimination regarding what we take in and digest, whether it be food, information, opinions or ideas. This is an ideal Moon to implement new and healthy routines, systems and rituals, and to recognise what is hurting us or impeding growth and simply needs to go. Saturn and Pluto are forming a harmonious trine to the Sun and Moon, helping us to look into the shadows and transform and purge anything that we might usually find it hard to confront. We are invited to look ourselves squarely in the face, without a filter, and decide what is helpful and what is hindering us. As the structures fall, both personally and collectively, what do we choose to keep and what are no longer relevant or healthy for us? How can we look at ourselves kindly yet honestly and own the shadows and the fear and the anger and anything that makes us feel shame? How can we make ourselves more whole and “fill our cup”?

The Sabian symbol for the New Moon, at 26° Virgo, is “A boy with a censer serves the priest near the altar”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The first stage of actual participation in the great ritual of planetary evolution. The individual is “e-ducated,” i.e. led out into the world of transcendent activity, the world of archetypal performance. He must learn to serve, humbly and with intense attention, in what as yet is beyond his spiritual understanding. He learns to perform every action super personally. He learns to PRACTICE IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD”. This symbol seems to suggest that some kind of ritual that honours spirit, however small, could be a very good thing to practice right now. A Virgo Moon really is a wonderful time to implement some healthy routines and rituals in our lives that can help connect us to the divine and bring the sacred into our everyday lives, bringing a greater sense of hope. Similarly, this reminds us that even the smallest, seemingly insignificant act, done with pure intention and reverence, can make a big difference. If we act with humility, in the spirit of service to the whole, amazing things can come from the smallest actions.

Speaking of action, Mars is retrograde at the moment and is forming a nagging inconjunct aspect to the Sun and Moon, which could bring up irritability, anger, restlessness, resentment and frustration. We may find that little things niggle, irritate and anger us more easily than usual, but we are invited to look at where the anger is actually coming from. Often we react with anger when we are scared or fearful in some way, or being pushed out of our comfort zone. Sometimes it is because a person or an event has triggered something that is unsesolved or unhealed in us, making us reactive or defensive. Sometimes is it righteous anger or the need to defend someone or something from harm. Sometimes it is because someone has hit the nail on the head and touched a nerve! Sometimes anger comes up before the tears do when someone has hurt us. Mars invites us to be very honest with ourselves and to be willing to work on whatever comes up. Retrograde Mars gives us the courage to really look at what needs to change in our lives and to actually do something about it rather than just talking about it! Virgo New Moons certainly do give us an opportunity to cleanse and purify, and this one is no exception!

Retrograde Mars is also building up to its second square with Saturn, exact on 29 September, the first of which was exact on 24 August. On the one hand this combo calls for us to act with courage and integrity and to be truly accountable for our actions, taking full responsibility for what our gut instinct tells us and what we feel to be right. On the other hand Saturn in Capricorn, representing authority, control, government, tradition, discipline and karma, is at odds with Mars in Aries, representing our anger, courage, independence, instinctual will, capacity to act and fight back. Which of these mighty opponents will win the battle, both internally and externally? While Mars is the part of us that like to march to the beat of our own drum and dislikes being told what to do or think, Saturn can tend to control, suppress, restrict, limit, enforcing rules, regulations and greater compliance. I have written about at this at greater length in a previous post on Mars Retrograde: http://www.amybirdartandastrology.com/blog/mars-retrograde-in-aries-9-september-14-november-2020

Mercury, the planet of Mind and communication and the ruler of this Virgo Moon, is being challenged by Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto. This could make it a bit tricky to see the wood for the trees! Mercury is currently in Libra, the sign of fairness and balance, which could make it a bit difficult to make up our mind one way or the other. This is not helped by an inconjunct from Neptune, exact on 18 September, bringing the potential for smoke screens, obfuscation of the truth and even outright deception. Neptune is very adept at the art of propaganda and “glamour” and is very prominent at the moment as it is squaring the Nodal axis. What might we need to sacrifice for the higher good in order to speak up for what we believe to be right and true? What means can we employ to connect to the truth behind all of the smoke screens? How can we find greater kindness, empathy and compassion when interacting with one another?

With Jupiter in Capricorn square Mercury, exact on the day of the New Moon, there is the potential for much debate or even disputes over beliefs, or being told what to believe by those in authority. Again, fear could potentially be the cause of people disputing over opinions and beliefs, so it is important to recognise when we are being triggered and reacting because we are scared. Jupiter in Capricorn can really magnify or exaggerate fear, and combined with Mercury could spread it around like wild-fire, so it is important to be mindful of our thought processes and behaviour. With Pluto also building up to a square with Mercury, exact on 21 September, there is the potential for cruelty, manipulation, gas lighting and power games in the realm of our thoughts and communication, but also an opportunity to gain greater insight into how our minds and thoughts may being manipulated or controlled. This combination can help us to cut through to the heart of the matter and see what is lurking in the shadows, but it might not be pretty!

Indeed, the Sabian symbol for Mercury, the ruler of the Moon and Gemini North Node, at 18° Libra, is “Two men placed under arrest”, which Rudyar describes as “The breakdown in the constructive relationship between the individual and society, and the expectable result. The individual whose actions introduce unacceptable principles into the established order runs the risk of being “punished” or re-formed according to this order. Negative as the image may seem, one may see implied in it the power in every individual to assume social risks in order to express his convictions or deepest desires. Nevertheless, one thing is needed: facing the consequences”. This symbol is very interesting in the light of the Mars square Saturn transit - the battle between societal consensus reality and authoritarian control (Saturn) and the individual will and capacity to fight back (Mars).

This Virgo New Moon certainly does seem to be inviting us to create some healthy new routines or rituals to help us to connect to spirit and bring the sacred into our every day. It has been said that it takes the length of a Moon cycle to make or break a habit, so that if we start a new routine and keep it up for 28 days then it will then stick. We are helped by a lovely sextile between Neptune and Jupiter, which is building now and will be exact on 12 October. This brings the gift of faith, hope and connection to the divine. Virgo can help us to purify, cleanse and de-clutter, setting pure intentions and creating rituals and routines that help us to replenish our spirit, renew our faith and nourish our soul. This is so very important in these times of turmoil and uncertainty, as it helps us to ground and anchor ourselves somehow, which could be of great comfort. During this Moon Virgo invites us to start as we mean to go on and to practice the art of discernment, letting go of whatever doesn’t serve us and being very mindful indeed about what we allow to take its place.

Much Love

Amy
xoxo

Painting: Dawn of Hope, by Daniel F. Gerhartz



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MARS RETROGRADE IN ARIES: 9 September - 14 November 2020

9/11/2020

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​Mars has just gone retrograde on 9 September, at 28° Aries, and will now start its journey back to 15° Aries, when it finally goes direct on 14 November. Mars is in its own sign for a very long time this year, from 27 June until 7 January. Mars in Aries has the potential for anger without a filter, as Aries is very much an act before thinking kind of sign. It can also bring out the hero and warrior in us all, as we are encouraged to find our courage, enthusiasm and capacity to assert and stand up for ourselves and others. The only problem is that this can go too far if we are triggered and assertion can become aggression , bullying or even violence. Mars in Aries can certainly put a fire in our belly and bring our inner “hothead” to the surface, which could make us quite reactive! And now it is retrograde, which means that it is going back over the same ground it has covered since 25 July, when it was last at 15° Aries. What might we have done differently if we’d had the chance? What do we truly desire, when it comes down to it?

Mars retrograde invites us to reflect on our capacity to be brave, and it is possible that we may be called to revisit something that happened in recent times whereby we didn’t stand up or find the necessary courage to act in the way we wanted. Now we have another chance. However, it is also possible that we lost our rag and acted or reacted in a way that we regret, or lashed our from fear or hurt. We are now invited to turn inward and develop a healthier relationship with our anger and reflect on how we express and channel it. Does it come out overtly or covertly, in a more passive-aggressive or confrontational way? Do we tend to let resentment build up for so long that it becomes toxic, or do we tend to lash out and do or say things we regret? Are we brave enough to stand up for things that mean something to us, or do we tend to hide, back down, run away from conflict or stay on the fence? When it comes to Mars, we can either use it energy constructively, to unite and fight for the greater good of all, or destructively, with arguments, bullying and conflict that simply creates more divisiveness and hard feelings. It can mobilise us into positive action or it can cause us to do things that cause harm and that we regret.

Around 22 March Mars was back in Capricorn, joining forces with Pluto and Jupiter in Capricorn. This was a pivotal moment for the whole world. Now Retrograde Mars is moving back towards its second square to these two planets, symbolising a continuation of what started then, at the conjunction. Conjunctions represent the beginning of a cycle of development between the planets in question, the seed. After that there was the sextile, which occurred around the Solstice/Cancer New Moon/Eclipse at the end of June, and now we have the square, which is occurring three times due to Mars going retrograde. Squares are a very dynamic aspect, causing friction and promoting action. Indeed, this particular square is known as “crisis in action”. Sometimes we need a bit of a kick up our bum to make things happen and to grow!

The first square we will experience in this retrograde phase is between Mars in Aries and Saturn in Capricorn, the planet of control, authority, government, tradition, karma and discipline. The first time Mars formed a square to Saturn was around 24 August, during which time, on a global level, there were uprisings challenging the status quo, consensus reality and patriarchal control. This square will repeat again on 29 September, but in actual fact Mars and Saturn are squaring off against each other closely throughout September. The square represents a tussle between the authoritarian control of Saturn and the fiery, courageous, independent, assertive and potentially angry and aggressive Mars in Aries. Mars in Aries is the part of us that marches to the beat of our own drum, seeking to express our own will and kick back against authority and control. In this “stand-off” between the two planets, Saturn potentially has more clout, being the slower moving planet. Will our capacity to act or fight back be restricted, impeded or limited, or will greater control be forced on us in a Martian manner? Indeed, “Martial Law” springs to mind here as the epitome of a Saturn and Mars combo. Will we experience more rules and regulations that enforce greater compliance? Will the machine attempt to squash or steam roll our Martian fire and autonomy?

On the other hand, how can we be more responsible for our actions? Are we able to find courage and a greater sense of integrity in order to truly be accountable for what we instinctively feel inside ourselves? Are we able to direct and harness our righteous anger in a controlled manner and stand up for what we know to be right? Mars in Aries is not known for compliance to authority; quite the opposite, in fact. Both of these planets are very strong in their own signs, and Aries and Capricorn fundamentally disagree with one another! Mars in Aries is very brave and impulsive, almost foolishly so at times, and fights back against any threats to its freedom, independence and autonomy. Saturn in Capricorn is very patient and has its eye on the end game, seeking to control, restrict, suppress, discipline or limit, imposing its authority and encouraging us to comply and abide by the rules. This is both an internal battle, for all of us, as well as an external, global one. Which one will win? The third and final square between Mars and Saturn will be exact on 13 January but will be in Taurus and Aquarius, so the energy will have shifted by then.

The next square is between Mars and Pluto, which is exact on 9 October. The last one was on 13 August and the final one will be on 23 December. Pluto in Capricorn has been slowly exposing the dark side of the power structures since 2008 and will continue this process until 2023. All the rot, the flaws and the corruption have been slowly but surely revealed and the imbalance and abuse of power has become more and more apparent and transparent. Pluto isn’t afraid to dig deep beneath the surface and dive into the dark underworld of all things Capricorn. The structures are crumbling, both personally and collectively, so that something more appropriate can take their place. And the patriarchal system and its players won’t do down without a good fight! Mars square Pluto is an invitation to take our power back. However, it could easily swing the other way, as our power (Pluto)  is taken by force (Mars) and we find ourselves in the midst of psychological (Pluto) warfare (Mars).

Can we harness the energy of Mars and find the courage to call out and confront the darkness in the system and ourselves? Are we able to confront our own shadows and purge any unhealthy patterns and ingrained habits? Are we able to take action where needed to help purge the rot from the power structures? Are we brave enough to take our power back, in the truest sense of the word, and reclaim our sovereignty? What do we need to face in ourselves that reflects the outer reality? What needs to pass away right now? Pluto and Mars can help us to find the courage, strength and power to make massive changes in our lives and perform feats we never would have thought possible. They can also bring up rage and bring the capacity to be incredibly cruel and vindictive. With Pluto, however, there is always choice. During this square we may find ourselves having to make a brave choice and act in a way that has a great impact on our future and our evolution, both personally and collectively.

Finally we have the square between Mars and Jupiter, which is exact on 18 October. The last one was exact on 4 August and the final one will be exact on 23 January, in Taurus and Aquarius instead of Aries and Capricorn. This combination can bring up extreme anger and conflict around differing beliefs. Divide and conquer is the name of the game when these two come into battle! With Jupiter in Capricorn, we may tend to get very angry about other people’s opinions and ideas if they challenge the structure of our programmed or conditioned beliefs. Mars in Aries is the part of us that thinks and acts independently and questions the consensus beliefs and status quo, challenging what we are being asked to accept as truth by the government and those in control.

When these two planets come into contact there is the potential for us to need to find the courage to speak up about our beliefs. The potential for anger or rage around the “truth” is also rife, especially if we are in fear. Any challenges to our more firmly held beliefs could feel like a personal attack, causing us to lash out in defense and try and force our views on those who present an alternative point of view. Jupiter in Capricorn is the part of us that tends to believe what we are told by those in authority, while Mars is the renegade planet; the part of us that kicks back against the consensus. It is so important to keep an open, curious, questioning mind during this transit and be willing to take a long hard look at ourselves when we are triggered. How do we take the moral high ground and judge others, and do we have a need to be “right”? The truth is often relative.

This could be an interesting ride, between now and 14 November, when Mars goes direct! It is important to be aware that the various squares will be overlapping each other, meaning that the Mars square Saturn transit will still be in effect while the Mars Pluto is building, and the Mars Pluto transit will still be prominent when the Pluto Jupiter transit is building. The renegades could be out in force in October, that’s for sure! Retrograde Mars asks us to look within and act and react differently to the way we might usually. We all have our own unique relationship with anger, courage and assertion and this period of time could make this all too apparent. How can we act and react in the healthiest way possible and in a way that is true to our inner being? We might be called to act more covertly during this time or may feel the need to step back and look before we leap. We may look back on past actions or disagreements and seek to rectify or repair somehow. However, the best way to make the most of this retrograde period is to be willing to look inside, finding our spiritual warrior and inner fire, and be brave enough to do the inner work. Have we the courage to truly face ourselves with absolute honesty? Any external conflicts we have in our lives often reflect an internal battle, so this is an opportunity to face our inner foe with courage and fortitude!

Much Love

Amy
xoxo

Painting: Inner Fire: Jaime Enriquez



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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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