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LIBRA NEW MOON - 25 September 2022

9/20/2022

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This New Moon represents a significant time for our relationships, with the potential for a new beginning in this area of our lives. New Moons always give us an opportunity to leave behind anything that is not helpful behind in the dark of the Moon and to set positive intentions for the month ahead. The focus of a Libra New Moon is peace, harmony, compromise, fairness, and true equality. Libra, a sign depicted by the scales, is the part of us that seeks balance, although it is also a sign of extremes, with the pendulum swinging from one extreme to the other.

Libra seeks to find the middle ground – the point where we meet in the space between us. This can be found by truly listening to one another in the spirit of understanding, rather than projecting our own ego, needs and desires onto one another. The Libran part of us knows all too well that our relationships need to be tended to for them to blossom and grow, and that takes work and willingness to compromise when needed. It is a delicate balance between the needs of each individual as well as a reverence for the love that lies in between.

Venus, the planet of love and beauty, is the ruler of this Libran New Moon and is sitting right next to retrograde Mercury in Virgo, exact on 26 September. This combination could help us to go back over old ground, picking up loose strands that might be important and talking them through so that they can hopefully be laid to rest. Virgo is a sign that likes to pick things apart, analyse and do the inner work in order to improve things, so we may find ourselves in discussion with our loved ones in order to sort out whatever discord or disharmony is causing a niggle within the relationship. With Virgo there is always a danger of nit-picking and getting bogged down in the minute details, but Mercury combined with loving Venus can help us to hash things out in a caring and diplomatic manner, in the spirit of really wanting to “serve” the relationship itself.

Of course, with Mercury getting ready to turn direct on 2 October, there is always the potential for misunderstandings and miscommunications to occur, so it is important to harness our inner Virgo and to be as clear and concise as we possibly can when talking things through. We may find ourselves a bit sensitive to criticism, which could make us defensive, so it is important to be as humble as possible and not allow our ego to run the show or we might miss out on some valuable healing. Sometimes what we perceive as criticism may actually be very hard for the other person to say and if we can step back and accept it as help then we can allow growth to occur.  Venus can certainly help us to deliver our messages in a loving and kind way, which is a blessing!

Pluto, the planet of soul, power and transformation, is a very big part of this Moon, forming a helpful trine aspect to the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Venus. However, the strongest aspect is to the Mercury/Venus combo, which could really help us to get to the heart of the matter, wading into some deep and dark territory and hopefully bringing back some buried treasure! Pluto helps us to strip away the layers of self-deceit, so whatever conversations or discussions we have during this Moon could help us to gain a considerable amount of insight into ourselves and our loved ones.

Pluto encourages us to own our shadows – those deeper, darker parts of ourselves that we find it hard to see, let alone admit to! We all have part of ourselves and things that we have done that bring us shame, and to share our deepest darkest secrets can be such a relief, not to mention requiring a great deal of trust in the other person. However, to be truly seen by another is to be truly known. To be accepted, warts and all, is profoundly healing.

Pluto certainly brings the potential for some proper soul growth during this Moon, and a deepening of intimacy and understanding of one another. This will be particularly so for anyone with personal planets or angles around 26° of a sign, especially the Earth signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. Again, Pluto’s influence will peak on 26 September.

Neptune is also sitting opposite Venus and Mercury during this Moon, although Neptune exactly opposes Venus on 23 September and will come closest to opposing Mercury around 2 October, when Mercury turns direct. Neptune and Venus can mean that we might tend to bury our heads in the sand when it comes to matters of the heart, preferring the fantasy to the reality. However, it can also help us to relate to one another with compassion and empathy, so that we are able to connect more deeply and see through our protective walls. Neptune dissolves the ego, helping us to relate to one another’s true essence and love with devotion.

It is interesting that Neptune happens to be sitting opposite Mercury just as it turns direct on the 2nd, as it could muddle things even more than a Mercury retrograde usually would!  Neptune could bring confusion, brain-fog, muddled communication, smoke screens and even deception. Our imaginations could run away with us and our minds could play tricks on us. It is important to be very mindful in the days before and after 2nd Oct, as the potential for misunderstandings is rife. A better use of the Neptune/Mercury energy would be to turn inward in quiet contemplation, to meditate, to rest the mind and allow spirit to guide us.

The most important energy of the moment is the Saturn/Uranus square, which is building in energy until 4 October, when it will start to wane, although it will still be very strong for most of October. We have Saturn, the planet of authority, government, foundation, limitation, control and structure locked in a dynamic, challenging square with Uranus, the planet of change, freedom, progression, revolution, awakening and rebellion. Change is afoot, and it may not be comfortable! This square represents a battle between the Old Order and the New Way, between Tradition and Progress, between the tried and tested and the inventive and innovative, between Control and Freedom, between government and anarchy. The foundations on which our lives are built are being broken down for us to break through to something fresh and different – a new way, unlike anything we have known before.

On a personal level we also have the potential to release ourselves from our comfortable yet unhealthy ruts and our old, outworn conditioning. This is not a very comfortable energy, this square, but it could shake things up and liberate us from unhealthy patterns that are based in old trauma and simply not helping us anymore. Uranus is the part of us that seeks change and freedom from the past, while Saturn is the part of us that fears it and seeks to maintain a sense of control over our lives. Any foundations that are not stable will experience a shake up during this time, which could be unsettling and may bring up fear. However, we are invited to embrace the necessary change. It is interesting to see how the square is playing out right now, both on the world stage and personally, especially for those of us with personal planets or angles around 18° of the fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.

The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 3° Libra, is incredibly poignant considering the potential for the Saturn Uranus square: “The dawn of a new day reveals everything changed”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The ever-present possibility of beginning again on a new foundation of values. What emerged hesitantly from the ocean of infinite potentiality (Aries 1°) now faces a totally new world in a truly individualised form of existence. He or she is ready to act significantly in the sphere of culture and social togetherness, the sphere in which an individual, aware of his archetypal essence and planetary function, can play his true role (dharma). In a basic sense it is always a new role, for no cycle repeats itself as far as its contents are concerned. The person who plays this role is always potentially an INNOVATOR”.

A powerful symbol for a powerful Moon. Considering that Uranus, the planet of sudden change and innovation, is currently in Taurus, the sign of values, this symbol does seem to mirror the potential of the Saturn/Uranus square. It seems to suggest that things can change very quickly, seemingly coming from nowhere and leaving everything different. What roles will we find ourselves playing if we do find that our world suddenly transforms? What is our true dharma, I wonder? It seems that we are being asked to be flexible and open to change rather than resisting through fear. There is a fine line between fear and excitement – it might be a simple case of perspective. Indeed, this symbol could bring a complete change of perspective or some kind or awakening that comes from left field.

In the meantime, we have this Libra New Moon, calling for peace, harmony and fairness, both personally and collectively, helping us to reset our relationships so that they are more equal. With this Moon we seek balance, in whatever way it is needed right now. Somewhere in the middle we will find peace.

Much Love

Amy
xoxo

Picture: Vesica Piscis - unknown


                                                                                            
 
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PISCES FULL MOON - 10 September 2022

9/6/2022

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This is a tender-hearted Full Moon that could help us to get in touch with our emotions. Full Moons tend to bring anything to a head that has been simmering beneath the surface, and this one is no exception! Pisces invites us to really feel the feelings, surrendering to the flow of our emotions. With the Sun in health conscious and analytical Virgo and the Moon in sensitive and compassionate Pisces, we have the potential for profound healing and a big emotional clear out to occur, as we find acceptance and forgiveness for the shortcomings of ourselves and others. This is a gentle, kind and sensitive Moon, although Pisces does also bring the potential for overwhelm as the emotions really flow!

We are currently in Virgo season, which can be a busy time when we work hard on improving ourselves and our situation. Virgo can make us all too aware of our inadequacies and imperfections and can also bring out the worrier in us that tends to overanalyse everything and can easily make a mountain out of a molehill. The Pisces Moon, however, urges us to be kind to ourselves and to find a greater sense of peace and acceptance of what is. We are invited to still our busy minds so that the worry or anxiety can dissolve, and to let go and allow things to unfold as they will, trusting that all is as it should be. Virgo can bring crisis, which then leads to self-analysis and trying to figure out how to make things better. Sometimes a Virgoan crisis is exactly what we need, as it brings us to Pisces, so that we drop our knees and pray for help and guidance as we surrender to a power larger than ourselves.

While the Virgo part of us likes to pick everything apart and can be quite critical of self and others, Pisces helps us to find true compassion and empathy, with the ability to put ourselves in the shoes of others and accept them for all that they are, warts and all. This could be an incredibly cleansing Moon, as we allow the emotions to flow and clear us out so that we can move forward with a lighter step. With both Venus and the Sun in helpful Virgo, we are invited to do the inner work and humble ourselves so that we can accept whatever teaching and healing we are currently being offered. This Pisces Moon can help us to truly connect with one another, without the usual walls and defences, in the spirit of unconditional love and open-hearted tenderness and care.

Neptune, the ruler of Pisces, is also sitting right next to the Moon, which makes this Moon even more Pisces in nature. We might feel more open and thin-skinned than usual, which could make us feel a bit vulnerable but could also help us to feel what others are feeling, tapping into our more empathetic nature. Our boundaries may not be very strong, and we may be more prone to feeling overwhelmed by a tsunami of emotion! However, if we have been supressing our emotions in any way or not fully allowing ourselves to admit how we actually feel about whatever we have experienced in recent times, then this Moon could be very helpful. It could help us to really get in touch with our emotions.

Uranus is also lending a helping hand during this Moon, although in a much gentler way than during the past few Moon cycles! This can help bring insight, clarity and understanding around whatever we have been going through in recent times, which could bring profound healing and a sense of relief and liberation. We have an opportunity to undo some old programming that is simply not helpful anymore, as Uranus helps us to take a step back and see ourselves and our situation in a different light. This Moon could really help us to have some profound realisations and make some shifts towards a healthier, more authentic way of being.

Anyone with personal planets or angles around 17° of a sign will feeling the energy of this Moon most acutely, especially the mutable signs Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. However, anyone with planets around 18° of the fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius will be feeling the erratic, liberating, changeable energy of Uranus most acutely, not to mention the Uranus Saturn square that will be a powerful influence right through to the end of October.  
The Saturn Uranus square involves two very different energies “squaring off” against each other, bringing the potential for Uranian breakdown of the Saturnian structures. While Saturn represents authority, control and structure, Uranus represents revolution, liberation and radical change. Uranus is the rebellious part of us that questions authority, especially when the rules don’t make sense. With this square there is the potential for the people to rise up against the machine, so it is quite likely we will see more protests and revolutions, both overt and covert, occurring out of a general feeling of discontent.

On a more personal level, we have the potential to become more aware of some of our programming and liberate ourselves from our more fearful conditioning. Uranus can bring old, forgotten memories to the surface which bring considerable clarity, understanding and insight into traumatic events from our past that have led us to behave in a certain way throughout our lives.

Uranus in Taurus, the sign of finance and the economy, is in the process of revolutionising and potentially resetting our financial system. Uranus is the planet of technology and innovation, and we are certainly seeing a leaning towards digitisation of currency. However, we also have the potential for some kind of “other way’ to reveal itself that will prompt us to think completely out of the box when it comes to money,  finance and survival. Since Saturn has been in Aquarius, the sign of technology, we have seen greater use authoritarian control and censorship through the use of technology, with “Big Tech” gaining more and more power and gathering more and more data in recent times. It will be interesting to see what happens across the globe in October, as Uranus and Saturn form this dynamic square for most of the month.  
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Mercury is stationed direct during this Full Moon, getting ready to go retrograde in the early hours of Sunday morning, UK time. The planet of mind and communication will be retrograde until 3 October, when it will start moving forward again. In the few days before and after Mercury turns retrograde the potential for miscommunication, misunderstandings, technological difficulties and travel disruption is rife. We are encouraged to slow down somewhat when Mercury starts to go backwards, and to be mindful of the way we communicate, maintaining a sense of humour and not taking it all too seriously!

As Mercury travels backwards through Libra, the sign of relationship, we have an opportunity to go back over old ground, revisiting and reviewing all that we have gone through in the past two or three weeks as Mercury has been in its shadow phase. It is a time for reflection and retrospection, whereby we have a chance to slow down, look again and see what we might have missed. It gives us a chance to talk things through once more, in a different way this time, possibly seeing things from another point of view and gaining more understanding than we had before. Libra helps us to truly listen to one another and seeks to find the middle ground, so this could help us to find balance if we have been experiencing any kind of dispute or discord.

Mercury is also forming a helpful, supportive trine with Mars in Gemini during this Moon, which could enable us to bring some thorny issues out into the open and to be honest, brave, clear, direct and candid when communicating with others. Mars is also in Gemini, the sign of communication, which also brings the potential for us to express the things that we might usually find it hard to say. This adds to the healing nature of this Moon, along with the potential for releasing ourselves from old programming. It helps to be open and clear in our communication, as it can really clear the air and resolve misunderstandings.

The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 18° Pisces, is: “In a gigantic tent, villagers witness a spectacular performance”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The collective appeal of a well-staged and exciting display of skill and/or oratory. What takes place is the use of personal achievement and conviction to bring a crowd to a state of enthusiasm sufficient to make it forget its boredom with everyday routine or its familiar sins of commission or omission. The individual person and the collectivity are brought together in a significant performance which subtly strengthens the communal spirit directly or indirectly. The implication of the symbol, wherever it is found operating, is that the time has come for the individual to dare to present himself and his works to his community for applause, or for the purpose of attracting a following. What is suggested is PUBLIC SELF-DRAMATISATION”.

An interesting symbol, given that Mercury is so strong during this Moon! It certainly seems as if the “performer” has the capacity to have an impact on the collective consciousness of the audience, so possibly something or someone will inspire us all in the coming week or so! That is what Pisces reminds us of, that there is a collective consciousness that unites us all. We are not as separate as we seem, and we definitely get a glimpse of that when we are at a concert, for instance, all singing from our hearts to the same tune at the same time!  One Love. There is something incredibly unifying about these kinds of experiences, as they remind us that we are not alone. This is the beautiful potential of a Pisces Full Moon; to truly connect with one another and to put ourselves in one another person’s shoes in the spirit of compassion, acceptance and unconditional love.

Much Love

Amy
xoxo

Painting: Unity by Samuel Asamoah


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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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