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SCORPIO NEW MOON - 1 November 2024

10/29/2024

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Exact at 12.47pm UK time (GMT)
 
This is a potent New Moon that brings the potential for profound insight, transformation and really getting to the heart of the matter. Scorpio is a powerful sign that likes to delve deep beneath the surface and uncover whatever might be lurking there, even if it is uncomfortable to look at. We are invited to look at how power plays out in our lives, to confront our shadows and to explore our capacity for transparency and deep intimacy, shedding any unhealthy habits, patterns or tendencies that no longer serve us. All New Moons bring the potential for something falling away and something new beginning, but a Scorpio New Moon would bring a greater sense of transformation and renewal. It is an ideal time to clear away old karma, once and for all, so we can begin anew.
 
Scorpio asks us to be real, even if it’s not pretty. We are invited to search deep inside of ourselves for the truth of the matter, even if we would rather not face the consequences. Scorpio exposes those parts of us that we tend to hide from or deny, and yet when we do bring them out into the open, it allows for a deeper connection and intimacy both with ourselves and those closest to us. A Scorpio Moon invites us to be emotionally honest and to tell the truth, even if it is hard to admit, hard to say and hard for the other person to hear.
 
If we have been lying to ourselves or hiding from something that makes us feel uncomfortable, this is the kind of Moon that can force us to confront whatever has been hidden and to admit to the naked truth of the matter. This could make us feel quite vulnerable and exposed but can also bring an element of relief, as whatever has been simmering beneath the surface is brought out into the light. Often things that are left unsaid, or issues that we are grappling with in secret tend to wreak havoc in our relationships because they are sensed or felt by those close to us but not consciously understood, which is confusing and creates an uneasy atmosphere of knowing something isn’t quite right but not knowing what it is. Trust is built by transparency, honesty and openness, even if it is acutely uncomfortable! 
 
There is some very useful planetary energy playing out during this New Moon that could help us to be honest and open, and to somehow know when the time is right to express whatever we need to say. We have a Grand Water Trine between Mercury in Scorpio, Mars in Cancer and Neptune in Pisces which brings a lovely flow between the three planets. This could make it easier to bring thorny topics out into the open, as Mars gives us the emotional courage while Mercury in Scorpio helps us to have deep, emotionally honest conversations that penetrate to the heart of the matter. It is so beautiful that Neptune is involved, because it brings the spirit of empathy, sensitivity and compassion, helping us to understand ourselves and the other person better and to intuitively sense what each person is trying to say.
 
Pluto, the ruler of this Scorpio New Moon, is also very much involved in this picture, as it is creating a kite pattern with this Grand Water Trine. Pluto is forming a helpful sextile aspect with Mercury and Neptune, which creates even more potential for emotionally honest, revealing conversations that uncover anything that has hitherto been hidden or avoided. Pluto can bring penetrating insight that helps us to really get to the heart of the matter. Pluto is in the very last degree of Capricorn, calling us to resolve and clear any sticky karma and recognise what old conditioning and programming is still holding us prisoner before Pluto goes into Aquarius on 20 November.
 
Pluto is also directly opposing Mars, which calls for us to be very brave indeed and to confront ourselves and anything that we have been shying away from. This is a proper soul growth opportunity, where any fears, repressed emotions and vulnerabilities can be brought out into the open to be seen and properly looked at. This could ultimately be very empowering but might initially feel quite uncomfortable as intense emotions rise to the surface, which could be quite revealing. It is always interesting to watch how we respond and react when we are feeling triggered, threatened or insecure. This is a good opportunity to gain more insight into our outworn coping mechanisms and to try to respond from a more conscious, empowered place.
 
Luckily Neptune is involved in this story, helping to soften the energy and bring sensitivity, compassion, empathy, intuitive understanding, forgiveness and heartfelt connection. Those of us with personal planets and angles between 27° and 29° of a sign will feel the energy of this kite/grand trine the most acutely, especially in the water signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces and the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Pluto and Mars are in powerful positions during this Moon, as they are in the final degree of Capricorn and Cancer, which brings potent opportunity for profound soul growth and transformation if we have the courage to step up and confront our fears and limitations. Those with planets around 0° and 1° of a sign will also be feeling the impact of these planets, as they are preparing to move into Aquarius and Leo.
 
Saturn in Pisces is also helping us to step up to the plate and take responsibility for ourselves, operating from a place of spiritual maturity and accountability. Saturn can help ground and support us as we delve into the emotional undergrowth and face our shadows, so that we don’t end up too swamped by fear and emotion. Saturn can help us to maintain a sense of composure and emotional strength, helping create healthy boundaries as we confront ourselves, shedding old layers and purging any patterns and karma that are preventing growth. This certainly could be a time of deep introspection, whereby we have a chance to confront, process and lay to rest any fears, insecurities, hurts or wounds that are wreaking havoc beneath the surface of our lives.
 
The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 10° Scorpio, is an interesting one: “A fellowship supper re-unites old comrades”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The overtones of human relationships based on a community of work or experiences. This symbol pictures the essential nature of the bond that unites individuals who have participated in some common activity. The social feeling of communion, plus all that it engenders, arises after the act performed together. Activity is at the root of consciousness. Activity in common generates social consciousness and cultural patterns which become set in the form of institutions. A group-personality emerges, which displays characteristic features and gives birth to collective emotions and values. Wherever this symbol appears, it suggests the importance of establishing or strengthening links with those with whom one has shared, or can share, living experiences. The value of COMRADESHIP is emphasized.”
 
This symbol brings to mind the powerful bonds that we share with those we have shared experiences with. Whatever we have shared with people can certainly bind us energetically, and sometimes there is karma that still needs to be cleared, or maybe just talking about our shared past can help to process, heal and transform.
 
This Moon certainly does hold the potential for some deep, honest and brave realisations, insights and conversations, whereby we are called to be as emotionally honest as we possibly can. First and foremost, we are called to be honest with ourselves, and to confront all that we have hidden, avoided facing or suppressed. This is an ideal opportunity to clear anything out from under the carpet that might be festering away and sabotaging our lives and relationships. This is a time when secrets may be revealed, and whatever has been relegated to the darkness could be exposed. Scorpio would rather know the truth, even if the repercussions are hard to face. There is great healing potential during this Moon, if we are willing and able to step up and do the work.
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
Picture: Facing the Shadows Together – Elise Hurst
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ARIES FULL MOON / SUPERMOON - 17 October 2024

10/15/2024

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Exact at 12.26pm UK time (BST)
 
This is a big, bold, brave Full Moon, in true Aries style! It is a supermoon, which means that it appears larger in the night sky and has a greater impact on our minds, bodies and spirits. It is also in independent, brave, direct, enthusiastic and impulsive Aries, the first sign of the zodiac that represents the initial spark that can easily start a raging fire! This Moon is activating the relationship axis of Libra and Aries, the two signs that represent our need to be in relationship to other (Libra) and our need to be our own person (Aries). Ultimately, we are called to find a balance between the two signs, rather than veering too far in one direction or the other.
 
In quite simple terms, Libra is the sign of peace and Aries is the god of war. Libra is the part of us that tends to acquiesce or turn a blind eye to certain issues in order to maintain a sense of peace and harmony, not wanting to rock the boat or cause friction. It is the part of us that strives to be reasonable and struggles with harsh or “ugly” emotional reactions. Aries, however, is the part of us that isn’t afraid to bring thorny issues out into the open, confronting them head on in order to find some kind of resolution. In an ideal world we would have the courage to bring challenging issues up in a kind, loving and considered way, rather than simply acting or reacting from a hurt, angry, triggered or wounded place. However, sometimes feelings just rise up in us and demand release, which is the Aries way, and at least we are being honest, open, direct and real when we express what we are feeling, even if it doesn’t quite come out in the most refined, gentle or delicate manner!
 
During this particular Moon, we also have Chiron the Wounded Healer sitting right next to the Moon in Aries, which brings the potential for our wounds and insecurities being activated, and could make us more sensitive, reactive, easily hurt, defensive and emotional than we might usually be. However, this is such an opportunity for healing, even though it might feel a bit uncomfortable! We are called to be brave enough to actively confront painful memories and look at our unhelpful patterns, and to address any issues that are coming up for us so that we can work through them. It takes courage to show our wounded selves to others and to be vulnerable enough to express when we are hurt in a way that they can accept and understand. It takes courage to face ourselves and admit that we feel hurt, or rejected, or weak. It takes courage to bring uncomfortable issues out into the open.
 
Those of us with personal planets or angles around 21° of a sign will be feeling the healing energy of Chiron the most acutely, especially in the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. This may bring feelings of rejection and our core wounds being activated, which could be painful and yet bring such potential for healing. Aries is a very brave energy, which helps us to look at our wounds without flinching and to do whatever is needed to work through whatever we are facing.
 
Interestingly, Mars, the ruler of Aries, is very present during this Moon, as it is forming a dynamic square aspect to the Sun, Moon and Chiron, a harmonious trine aspect to Neptune, while also working towards an opposition to Pluto. That’s a lot of Mars! We could be forced, in no uncertain terms, to confront our core wounds, and could find ourselves more easily triggered, with some strong emotions coming to the surface. Mars is in Cancer at the moment, which can bring up anger and outbursts of emotion that come from our wounded inner child and could seem quite irrational.
 
We may find ourselves at odds with others somehow, but the tension can push us to confront issues that we usually tend to shy away from. We have a chance here to practice asserting ourselves and expressing our anger and strong emotions in a healthy, constructive way, although that might not be very easy if our buttons are being pushed! Chiron in Aries encourages us to have the courage to simply be ourselves and to embrace all that we are, rather than doubting or bending ourselves out of shape to be something we are not in order to feel loved or accepted. Mars definitely brings the potential for heated emotions, hurt feelings and reactivity, but it also helps us to be brave and bring anything out into the open so that we can find healing and resolution. Better out than in!
 
Neptune is forming a flowing, harmonious trine aspect to both Venus and Mars, which helps to soften the fiery energy of this Full Moon. Neptune brings the potential for true acceptance, sensitivity to other’s feelings, heartfelt connection and the capacity for compassion and empathy towards one another, even while facing uncomfortable or challenging material. Venus is right at the end of Scorpio, calling for us to deepen our intimacy and trust, penetrating to the core of whatever we are dealing with. There is certainly a lot of potential for friction during this Moon, which can bring out our vulnerabilities and expose our tender underbellies, but this can ultimately bring us closer together and help us to understand each other better.
 
The connection between Neptune and Venus, which is exact on Wednesday, can bring a deeper, more loving connections and greater understanding and acceptance of the parts of each other that we might deem “ugly”, shameful, scary or unacceptable. It can help us to transcend egoic attachment and embrace a higher expression of love.  We are invited to connect on a deeper level and see beyond our façades, walls and protective layers to the core of our being. This doesn’t feel like an easy Moon, per se, as some challenging and hitherto repressed material could come out into the light, but what is revealed through the process could be tremendously healing and ultimately bring greater understanding, depth and intimacy to our relationships.
 
Those of us with personal planets or angles around 29° of a sign, especially the mutable signs Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, will feel the tender, compassionate, dissolving, flowing energy of Neptune and Venus most strongly, not to mention that Pluto is also sitting at 29° Capricorn, having recently turned direct. We are having the last little foray into all things Capricorn before Pluto goes into Aquarius for good on 19 November, which calls for us to face any unhelpful karmic patterns or issues around power and control, purging unhealthy conditioned habits and patterns, and dismantling any decaying structures in our lives that simply no longer serve. 
 
The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 25° Aries, is an intriguing one: “The possibility for man to gain experience at two levels of being” which Dane Rudyar describes as “The revelation of new potentialities. In some unspecified way the symbol is a guarantee that man can operate successfully at two levels of consciousness, if he has previously met the condition mentioned in the preceding symbol. “Be open. Be able and willing to shape your translucent mind on the form revealing spiritual fulfilment. And you will be able to experience life and power on inner as well as outer planes.” The implied message is one of faith. Man can only truly experience what he deeply believes he can experience. This symbol announces the possibility of a new step in evolution, but it is still only a possibility, a promise. The individual is truly ON PROBATION.”
 
This Moon certainly seems to be calling for us to be honest, open and brave! Full Moons always hold the potential for emotions riding high and for hitherto repressed material coming out into the light, but this one could be especially volatile! There is an invitation here for us to lay our cards out on the table and to have the courage to truly express all that we are and all that we are feeling, even if it feels uncomfortable and isn’t exactly “pretty”. Aries is the part of us that acts first and thinks later, and sometimes that can be a good thing, because at least it is real and is not filtered through the lens of what is “reasonable” or “acceptable”. This Moon has such amazing healing potential if we are brave enough to drop the protective walls of so-called decency and reveal the fullness of who we truly are, warts and all.
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
Painting by Arturas Slapsys

 

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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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