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November 01st, 2025

11/1/2025

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TAURUS FULL MOON – Wednesday 5 November 2025, exact at 1.19pm UK time (GMT)
 
A full Moon during Scorpio season will always be a potent one, as Scorpio is a powerful, emotionally intense sign that calls for us to dive into the underworld, peering into the darkness and confronting our shadows, even if we would rather avoid whatever we find there! This is a time of purging, releasing and shedding any unhealthy  or toxic attachments, relationships, situations or patterns that might be hindering our growth. Power dynamics could become more obvious to us and we could be more aware of the psychological dynamics that are playing out in our lives and relationships. As the leaves fall from the trees in the Northern Hemisphere, we are also called to strip back and release anything that needs to fall away. There is nothing superficial about Scorpio – it is a soulful sign that exposes the raw truth and calls for us to be emotionally honest with ourselves, even if it is uncomfortable.  
 
And then we have the Taurus Full Moon, to bring some balance to the picture. This Moon calls for us to ground ourselves and is a good reminder to come back to our bodies, in the midst of the Scorpionic intensity, and to find a calm space to cultivate some inner peace and stability. Taurus invites us to enjoy the simple pleasures, revelling in the natural world, eating nourishing food, breathing in the air and recognising the beauty that is all around us. Taurus is a very grounded earth sign that has no time for nonsense or drama, so we are invited to do what we can to cultivate some simplicity, serenity, security and safety in the midst of these profound yet intense times that we are living in. 
 
This Full Moon asks us to find some balance between Taurus and Scorpio, as each sign has something to teach the other. Everything can get a bit intense with Scorpio, which can bring power struggles, trust issues, karmic entanglements, death and rebirth and delving into the depth of our psyche, so Taurus invites us to develop a sense in inner stability and security, so that if the rug is pulled out from beneath us we won’t topple over because we are fully rooted in ourselves. Taurus encourages self-reliance, self-sufficiency and self-containment, and also calls for us to recognise our own worth and to truly value ourselves. Scorpio is the part of us that joins forces and merges with others, and in the extreme we can become too reliant and enmeshed, physically, emotionally and materially. Taurus helps us to rely on our own resources and take care of our own needs.
 
However, the Taurus part of us can easily get stuck in a rut, finding it hard to make changes even when we know we are in a place of stasis and stagnation. Taurus is the part of us that resists other people’s suggestions that could potentially help us to shift out of our rut and grow. Sometimes it is so hard to see a way out of the situation or relationship we are in, even though we know it is no longer good for us.
 
This is where Scorpio comes in, as it forces us to be brutally honest with ourselves, recognising our self-sabotaging tendencies and idiosyncrasies, purging unhealthy attachments and letting go of limiting, stuck, stagnant energy so that we can be born anew. Scorpio is the part of us that walks across a burning bridge and doesn’t look back. It helps us to do the therapy, look at ourselves honestly, shift the energy and transform, like the phoenix rising out of the ashes. In the extreme, the Taurus part of us can also become too self-contained and self-reliant, while Scorpio invites a deeper intimacy and vulnerability that comes from putting our trust in someone else and joining forces, in partnership or collaboration. It can make things so much easier if we share the load and let someone else in.  
 
Venus, the ruler of this Taurus Moon, is the focal point of another Yod, or Finger of God, involving Uranus and Neptune. A Yod can bring profound growth and fated experiences that bring personal and collective shifts. It brings tension and pressure, and a need to somehow find resolution. Venus is currently in Libra, calling for us to balance the extremes and find peace and harmony, which seems to be a recurring theme during this Moon. How can we cultivate a feeling of peace and harmony, no matter what is going on outside of us? Venus also brings our relationships into focus, both the relationship we have with ourselves and with others.
 
Uranus, the Great Awakener, is prodding at Venus, calling for a radical shift in our values, sense of worth and ways of relating. Uranus can bring profound insight and realisations around how we relate, and can help us to shift out of people pleasing tendencies and be truer to ourselves. It can bring shocks and curveballs in our relationships and financial situation. It can force us out of our comfort zone, showing us what needs to change in terms of how we relate to ourselves, our loved ones and our finances. On a collective level, this could relate to the increased use of technology, including AI and tech based currency. Uranus seeks freedom from patterns of relating that no longer reflect where we are going and who we are becoming.
 
Neptune, the planet of oneness and unity, is also pointing the finger at Venus, prodding us towards a higher vibration of love, but also showing where we may be overly idealistic or unrealistic around our relationships and finances. Neptune is a massive part of this Full Moon, as it is forming an aspect to every single planet, while also sitting at 29° Pisces, the very last degree of the entire zodiac, where it will remain until 27 January. If this Taurus Moon is calling for us to find a sense of peace, simplicity and stability in the face of so much intensity, Neptune certainly encourages us to turn inward, tune into Spirit, detach from ego, let go, surrender and go with the flow. If we are tired, we are invited to honour ourselves and rest. Neptune encourages us to develop tenderness and compassion for ourselves and others and find a place of inner peace and acceptance for that which we cannot control. 
 
The sextile between Neptune and Uranus has been a prevalent part of the astrology since June, and peaked for the first time on 28 August. It has brought the potential for raising consciousness, sudden awakenings, lightning bolts of inspiration, tech-based spirituality, synchronicities that bring profound shifts and changes of perspective, and serendipitous moments, conversations, meetings and realisations that feel magical and aligned. This combination can bring such a sense of excitement in us when something feels utterly right and aligned, although being a sextile it is up to us to take it further and actually manifest and ground it in reality!
 
The next time this magical and serendipitous sextile is exact will be 20 November, and this time Neptune will be in watery Pisces instead of fiery Aries, and Uranus will be in earthy Taurus instead of airy Gemini. This could be a bit more gentle and muted than August, but maybe more grounded, making it easier to do something practical with the opportunities, epiphanies and realisations. Those of us with personal planets or angles around 29° of a sign will feel the energy of this exciting combo the most acutely.
 
And in the meantime, during this Moon, Uranus and Neptune will be pointing at Venus in this Finger of God, so there could be fated synchronicities, sudden epiphanies, feelings of deep connection, realisations and a sense of liberation in the realm of our relationships, self-worth, values and money.  The Yod will be at its strongest on Thursday 6 November, just as Venus gets ready to leave graceful Libra and move into soulful Scorpio, which will add to the growing celestial Scorpio party!
 
Just after Venus moves into Scorpio, she will square off against Pluto, both planets at 1°, exact on 8 November, which could bring some deep and intense experiences in the realm of our relationships and sense of worth. With Venus also in Pluto’s sign, this could call for us to face some uncomfortable material regarding our relationships, and some may even pass away, although this square could also bring deep, soulful connections and greater intimacy. Pluto calls for us to be very honest with ourselves, and to have the courage to look at ourselves in the mirror, even if we don’t like what we see!
 
The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 14° Taurus, is a reminder to focus on the simple things: “On the beach, children play while shellfish grope at the edge of the water”, which Dane Rudyar describes as ”Returning to simpler joys for revitalisation. This somewhat ambiguous picture suggests the way in which simultaneous activities of different natures can fill the individualising mind. The consciousness of socialised man operates at two levels, in close parallelism with what goes on in the unconscious parts of the mind (i.e. the sea). Natural urges are half conscious, half unconscious. They exist in a borderland – the wet sands still partly covered by small waves. The children play a little further away, learning imaginative yet sociocultural games. This symbol suggests that it is better not to attempt at once more than one can achieve through conscious and ego-driven ambition. It refers to the value, at this stage, of close contact with natural energies and simple pleasures, of a LIVE AND LET LIVE attitude.”
 
What a lovely  symbol, which also gives a nod to Neptune’s massive role in this Full Moon, being by the sea as well as speaking of acceptance, connection and lack of ego. It does feel like this Moon has a strong message, calling for us to ground ourselves in our bodies and the natural world and find comfort and pleasure in the simple things in life. There is a lot going on in this world of ours right now, so this Moon is a poignant reminder not to get caught up in the drama and intensity of it all, but to find ways to tune in, self-soothe and root ourselves in our bodies in whatever way resonates most with us. Dancing, singing, breathwork, yoga, walks in nature, swimming in lakes and rivers, cooking good food and enjoying the beauty of the autumn leaves are all wonderful ways to connect with the senses and ground ourselves in our bodies. Taurus reminds us to return to what is real, solid and tangible, like an anchor in a storm.  
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
Picture: Inner Peace, by josemontalvo on Deviant Art


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LIBRA NEW MOON - 21 October 2025

10/18/2025

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Exact at 1.25pm UK time (BST)
 
This is quite a potent New Moon, as it is being activated by a lot of the heavyweight planets in one way or another. We could be called to leave something behind in the dark of the Moon that no longer serves us, to allow space for whatever is waiting to come in. This is a time for planting seeds for the month ahead, so it could help to be mindful of the thoughts that pop up during this time, the signs and omens that show the way and the conversations we have, as they could hold clues that reveal our deeper desires and intentions for growth. Libra is the sign of relationship, amongst other things, so we could find that our relationship patterns come to the fore during this Moon, potentially calling for us to decide what we need from our relationships as we move forward. We could find that new relationships come in, or we could have endings and/or an opportunity for a new beginning within our current relationships.
 
The Libra part of us likes things to be balanced, fair, harmonious, equal, reciprocal and mutual, so this could be a good time to consider what might be out of balance in our lives, and to recalibrate in order to bring a greater sense of harmony and equilibrium. What feels out of balance at the moment, physically, emotionally, spiritually? Is there a situation in our lives that feels unfair or unjust, and how can we redress the balance? Is there an equal balance between giving and receiving in our relationships? Do we tend to turn the other cheek and avoid conflict for the sake of keeping the peace or maintaining connection? Do we tend to lose ourselves in relationship? Are we prone to people pleasing? How can we better turn up in our relationships – what do we need to work on in ourselves, and what might we need from others? Where have we been compromising too much, or sitting on the fence? How can we bring more beauty and harmony into our lives?
 
Venus, the planet of love and beauty and the ruler of this Moon, is also in Libra, which is her home sign so she is happy there. Venus could make it easier to find a happy medium with others, finding a greater sense of peace, fairness and harmony and resolving any conflict. The Libra part of us can be very diplomatic and tactful and helps us to bring things up in a reasonable, considerate manner rather than being reactive or defensive.  Venus in Libra is very refined and graceful and really appreciates beauty, so this could be a good time to beautify ourselves or our surroundings in some way. It could also be a great time for collaboration, as Venus brings out our more sociable side and helps greatly with teamwork and cooperation. If we need to resolve something with anyone, this energy can help each person to really listen to each other and express their needs.
 
Interestingly, we also have Mars, the warrior planet, joining forces with Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, in an exact conjunction, so it’s a good job we have all of this Libra energy around to smooth things over! However, this conjunction could be very helpful, as it brings the courage to confront and act upon anything we might have been trying to sweep under the carpet or ignore. Mars and Mercury are in Scorpio, a sign that calls for emotional honesty and isn’t afraid to peer into the shadows and bring up uncomfortable material. There is certainly the potential for power plays, heated discussions, truth-telling and conversations that really penetrate to the heart of the matter. This combination certainly won’t allow us to gloss things over or avoid confronting ourselves, and helps us to be real, even if it’s not “pretty” or “nice”.
 
However, the Libran energy can help us to have honest, revealing, questioning conversations both with ourselves and others while still being kind, tactful and graceful. In fact, when we are brave enough to be real, raw, honest, open, exposed and vulnerable, it can lead to a greater sense of connection and intimacy. Interestingly, Mars and Mercury are part of a harmonious Grand trine with Jupiter in Cancer and Saturn and the North Node in Pisces, helping bring a caring, nurturing energy and emotional intelligence to the picture, as well as grounded intuition, sensitivity, healthy boundaries, empathy and compassion. With the North Node involved, this could be a proper fated soul growth moment, especially for those of us with personal planets and angles between 15° and 22° of a sign. Mars and Mercury are at 20° Scorpio, while the North Node is currently at 17° Pisces.
 
Chiron the Wounded Healer in Aries is opposing the Libra Sun and Moon, which could also force us to be honest and open about our needs. Chiron is bringing deep healing around our right to exist and simply be who we are, as well as exposing any fears that if we assert ourselves, do what’s right for us or express our needs it will disturb the peace somehow or bring rejection or disconnection. The opposition between Libra and Aries calls for us to figure out a way to have connection and balanced relationships without abandoning ourselves or sacrificing our needs. Ultimately, we are being called to find a healthy balance between our need to be in relationship and our need for self-ownership and honouring our own path. Sometimes it is hard to find that balance!
 
Combined with Mars and Mercury in Scorpio, we have the potential for bringing hidden resentments out into the open and talking about them honestly and openly. We can’t have true harmony within our relationships unless we are brave enough to speak up. It doesn’t do anybody a service to hide our true feelings out of fear of rocking the boat or fear that we will be rejected for who we are. Silence and hidden resentment can destroy trust within our relationships in such an insidious way. This Moon seems to be asking us to be real and truthful, even if it is uncomfortable. And it starts with being honest with ourselves. Luckily, Venus in Libra is here to smooth the way and bring grace and consideration to our interactions!
 
The Sun and Moon are also the focal point of yet another Yod, or Finger of God formation, albeit this one is out of sign at the time the Moon is exact. Neptune and Uranus are both “pointing the finger” at the Sun and Moon while Pluto is forming a dynamic square to this lunation. We have such potential for profound shifts, soul growth, moments of clarity and spiritual insight at the moment, with Uranus, Neptune and Pluto all connecting harmoniously with one another. There is the possibility of epiphanies, shifts in perspective, serendipitous opportunities and “aha” moments that can bring about profound transformation and growth, restoring balance. If we are open and listening, there is a sense that Spirit is very present and is sending us quite obvious messages, synchronicities and crystal-clear realisations, some of which could be quite uncomfortable and call for us to be very honest with ourselves. However, such amazing breakthroughs are possible right now!
 
Neptune moves from Aries back into Pisces only a few hours after the New Moon, where it will remain at 29° Pisces, the very last degree of the entire zodiac, until 27 January. This feels significant somehow, and could involve some kind of release and tying up loose ends, creating closure and completing a cycle that began when Neptune went into Pisces in 2011. 29° Pisces is such a powerful degree, and symbolises surrender, release, endings, spiritual connection, illusion and unity.  We could experience greater sensitivity, compassion, empathy and unity, and our connection to spirit could be very much heightened. The veil between the worlds could be thinner during this time, and our dream life could be quite fruity!
 
Neptune is the ruler of the Pisces North Node, so we are encouraged to let go and be open to the synchronicities, clues and signs that are guiding us to wherever we are supposed to be. What do we need to release, surrender or dissolve before we start fresh when Neptune moves into Aries for good? What cycle is ending? The house that Neptune is currently travelling through in our chart could hold some clues. We are called to turn inward and connect to our internal guidance system, especially if we feel confused, uncertain, oversensitive or overwhelmed. This isn’t a time to force things, as it will be much easier if we let go of the reins, lay back and enjoy the ride.
 
The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 29° Libra, is a powerful one: ”Mankind’s vast and enduring effort to reach for knowledge transferable from generation to generation”, which Dane Rudyar describes as ”A deep sense of participation in and commitment to, social processes which seek to bring to all men Truth and greater Life. The most characteristic trait in human nature is the ability to “bind time” (as Korzybsky once stated): that is, to transfer to other men as yet unborn the harvest of his conscious experiences and his deliberate endeavours. This ability far transcends instinct and biological mutations, for it is based on consciousness, choice, will and self-sacrifice for the sake of future human beings. It rests upon a deep feeling of the value of “community”; its use increases this feeling and eventually destroys the roots of loneliness. This symbol suggests the technique that makes a life truly “human.” To join other men and women in the vast process of a living civilisation is to fulfil the basic implications of the human stage of cosmic evolution – a stage characterised by CONSCIOUS PARTICIPATION.”
 
Libra is the sign that reminds us that there is no “I” in team! This Moon certainly has a lot of powerful planetary energy swirling around, that’s for sure! It does seem that we are being called to redress the balance somehow, whether that be physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually. Libra is a sign of extremes, so it is easy for the scales to tip too far one way or another. This Moon could help us to find the midpoint, or the middle ground. It is quite possible that we will be called to be raw, honest and open with ourselves and others, and face some uncomfortable material, but ultimately this could bring the harmony that Libra craves. Ultimately, Libra seeks peace. What do we need to do to truly find peace in our heart?
 
Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us, only sky
Imagine all the people
Livin' for today

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion, too
Imagine all the people
Livin' life in peace

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
John Lennon (Libran)
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
Artwork: Natasia Ilinĉić

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ARIES FULL MOON - 7 October 2025

10/6/2025

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Exact 4.47am UK time (BST)
 
The Moon certainly has the potential to fire us up and could bring some heated emotions up to the surface for us to look at! Aries is the first fire sign of the zodiac, and is quite impulsive, enthusiastic and brave. It is the initial spark that ignites the fire, although we must then watch that the fire doesn’t burn out of control! It feels quite appropriate that we would have an Aries Full Moon right after Eclipse season, which represented a time of new beginnings and the start of a new cycle. It certainly does feel like this Eclipse season was a game changer! Aries gives us our pioneering spirit and likes to initiate new things, so it could give us the courage to “light the match” and take the plunge somehow. However, Full Moons also represent a time of culmination, so we could find things somehow coming to a head, as any issues we may be dealing with could be hard to ignore.
 
We are now in Libra season, with the Sun in peace-loving, fair-minded, diplomatic Libra, sitting directly opposite the Moon in independent, forthright and courageous Aries. We are called to find some balance between the two signs rather than veering too far in either direction. The Libran part of us can tend to people-please and can easily ignore red flags in order to maintain a sense of peace and harmony, while the Aries part of us prefers to get things out in the open and clear the air, even if it means having an argument or rocking the boat. Aries helps us to know where our “No” is. However, sometimes Aries energy can go too far and can be too pushy, impatient, rash or quick to anger. Libra helps us to see reason and to take the other person’s point of view into account, reminding us that we can work things through in a softer, fairer and more reasonable manner, so that everyone feels listened to.
 
This Moon could make us more aware of where we might have been compromising too much, or letting things slide, or turning a blind eye, and to stand up for ourselves and assert our needs. We may find that whatever we have been putting up with becomes more intolerable as the direct, open, honest, assertive energy of Aries kicks in. If we have been sitting on the fence about something we may be called to decide where we stand. An Aries Moon could make us a bit hot under the collar, stirring up some strong emotions, but it could be helpful to get things out into the open where we can see them, rather than stewing on them and allowing resentment to build. It probably doesn’t need saying, but this could also play out in the collective, as tensions rise and threaten the peace. Aries is the kind of Moon that could bring out anger and aggression, and while the Libra Sun may seek balance and equilibrium, it can tend to swing from one extreme to another.
 
The ruler of this Aries Moon is Mars, the planet that represents our drive, will, motivation, desire, energy, passion, assertiveness and capacity for anger. Mars is currently in Scorpio, which could bring up intense feelings, passions and desires, and might also make us more aware of any power dynamics playing out in our lives. Mars likes to be in Scorpio, and it can help our willpower tremendously, although it can also fight with some very accurate and psychologically astute darts that might sometimes land below the belt! The Moon certainly could bring up some strong, raw, powerful emotions, as we could find ourselves quite triggered so that we are forced to face our shadows and confront some rather uncomfortable material. However, Mars in Scorpio does give us the courage to confront ourselves with emotional honesty and the willingness to own our not so pretty parts.
 
Mercury is a very big part of this Moon, as it is the focal point of a Yod, otherwise known as a Finger of God, which can bring fated events and are catalysts for spiritual growth and transformation. Mercury will also have just moved into Scorpio, which could bring penetrating, insightful and potentially triggering conversations that really go deep. We could also find that our minds are more focused and even obsessed about whatever we are thinking about. Mercury in Scorpio makes me think of the detective or the psychologist, searching for the truth below the surface, and not afraid to peer into some dark corners of the psyche!
 
The base of the Yod is made up of a helpful sextile between Uranus in Gemini and Neptune in Aries, which can moments of grace and clarity, as well as realisations, epiphanies, amazing insight, intuitive downloads, synchronicities and inspiration. These two have been playing with each other since July, helping to bring the right message at the right time to help us connect the dots, and creating such potential for profound shifts in perspective that bring greater understanding and compassion for ourselves. Synchronicities abound with these two planets, and there is a sense that we can receive just the right information to help wake us up and see our patterns more clearly.
 
And now these two are pointing the “Finger of God” at Mercury in Scorpio, which could certainly increase the potential for insight and understanding, although some of the revelations, truths and information that comes into the light could be shocking and even unsettling, both personally and within the collective. Mercury in Scorpio isn’t afraid to delve into some deep and dark material, even if it isn’t very comfortable. Indeed, with Neptune involved our sleep could be affected and we could experience anxiety and overwhelm, so deep breathing could be helpful. Ultimately this Yod does bring the potential for greater clarity and emotional honesty, as it could reveal what has previously been hidden, and conversations and confessions could clear the air, expose what has been hidden and bring growth and transformation.
 
Pluto, the ruler of Scorpio, is also forming a dynamic, challenging square aspect to Mercury, which intensifies the energy of this Moon, as it could force us to confront some subject matter we would rather avoid. Shocking revelations could reveal truths that could be uncomfortable but important for us to recognise rather than burying our heads in the sand. This is the kind of energy whereby we either speak or hear truths that need to be said and that penetrate to the heart of the matter. Pluto could mean that we dig and probe beneath the surface, bringing whatever has been swept under the carpet out into the open. And while we might not like what we see, the truth can be very liberating.
 
Those of us with personal planets and angles in the first couple of degrees of a sign will feel the energy of this Yod the most acutely. It may not be very comfortable, but the insight and understanding we gain could be transformational. There is also the potential for becoming a bit paranoid, fearful, anxious and obsessive in our thinking, and we cannot discount the potential for power plays, coercion and manipulation, so it is important to ground ourselves during this Moon. Deep breathing, time spent in nature and physical exercise could all be very helpful in managing the intense energy that is swirling around!
 
The Sabian Symbol for this Moon, at 15° Aries, is an interesting one: “An Indian weaving a ceremonial blanket” which Dane Rudyar describes as” Projecting into everyday living the realisation of wholeness and fulfilment. In Christian tradition one hears of Jesus’ “seamless robe.” In Asia one is told of the “spiritual vesture” of the Perfect Ones. The man who has attained the spiritual state is figuratively robed in the universe – and more precisely, in the Milky Way, the Great White Robe of interwoven stars. This is the ultimate kind of weaving. There was also Penelope’s weaving and unweaving, waiting for the return of her polarising mate. The mind of the American woman in which these symbols took concrete form could think only of “Indian Weavers.” For the white man who is hungering for symbols of a state of living in total harmony with the universe, the traditional Indian can be glamorised as the answer to the inner emptiness of the city-dweller surfeited with artificial values. At any rate, we may thus prefigure a future state of fulfilment in conscious harmony and unpossessive love.
If this symbol comes to the consciousness of the inquirer after meaning, deliberately or through an aleatory act of revelation (like the act of throwing sticks to obtain an I Ching symbol), implied is the profound fact that every individual has as his ultimate conscious task the weaving of his “immortal body,” his Gnostic Robe of Glory. It may sound very mystical and “far out,” but there is a moment in every cycle when, in however small a degree, every individual may be confronted with the potentiality of a fulfilling act of self-realisation and may, ever so relatively, find himself/herself “clothed in the light” for an instant. We are told by this symbol that the FULFILLMENT OF DESIRE is a possibility, at whatever level and in however incomplete a manner it may be experienced.”
 
May we all be clothed in light, in a state of fulfilment in conscious harmony and unpossessive love! With the North Node in Pisces, we are all being called to a higher vibration of love, learning what it means to truly go with the flow and not force things. It could be good to remember this during the more intense, edgy energy of this Full Moon, which could make us feel hasty, impatient, anxious and somewhat agitated. Whatever comes out during this time may make us feel somewhat uncomfortable, but we are meant to see it, rather than turning the other cheek or pretending it doesn’t exist. We may be in Libra season, but there certainly is a lot of Scorpionic energy around at the moment, which doesn’t allow us to pretend that everything is all nice and pretty! This Aries Moon could bring things to a head and shine the light on the shadows and also hopefully give us the courage to face whatever comes up!
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo

Painting: Elements Fire, by Carol Carter 
 

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VIRGO NEW MOON / SOLAR ECLIPSE - 21 September 2025

9/17/2025

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Exact at 8.54pm UK time (BST)
 
This is such a powerful New Moon, as not only is it a Solar Eclipse, but it also occurs the day before the Equinox. Added to which, it involves an incredibly potent Kite formation and also a Yod, otherwise known as a Finger of God. The chart for this new Moon certainly is visually striking, let alone the energy of the planets involved! This is the second Virgo New Moon of this month, which is a rare thing and means that the Sun and Moon are literally in the very last degree of Virgo, which is such a powerful place for a New Moon/Eclipse to occur. The Pisces Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse of 6 September involved letting go, surrendering and releasing anything that no longer serves our greater good. The time in between the Eclipses has brought the potential for endings as we close one chapter of our lives, while this New Moon can help us to usher in the new energy to fill the space left behind. A new cycle is beginning.
 
We are in the final days of Virgo season, which will end as the Sun moves into Libra on Monday 22 September. Virgo can help us to declutter in our lives, clearing the way for the new cycle that is beginning. Virgo helps us to separate the wheat from the chaff, using the power of discernment to decide what we can keep and what needs to go. On a physical and energetic level, this is an ideal time to clear out our cupboards, both literally and metaphorically. The air literally feels clearer, and the qi can flow more easily when we organise and clean our physical space, which is also a symbolic act, as it helps us to release stagnant energy, old patterns and attachments, fostering a feeling of inner calm, peace and tranquillity. It is an act of self-care and kindness and respect towards self that helps us to feel less overwhelmed and better able to think more clearly.  
 
Indeed, we are being called to use the Virgoan art of discernment to recognise what needs to change, untangling ourselves from any unhealthy attachments, patterns and dynamics that are restricting or binding us. Virgo can help us to see what is good for us and what is hurting us and to take the necessary steps to improve the situation. It can help us to create healthy routines that support us and make us feel better about ourselves and life in general. It can help us to become more mindful of what we are taking in and “digesting”, which is not only the food we eat, but the company we keep, the news we choose to listen to, the programmes we watch, the environments we spend our time in. Virgo knows all too well the impact that these things have on our system. This New Moon invites us to make positive choices to benefit our overall sense of well-being.
 
There is a powerful Kite formation during this Moon, and the focal point happens to be the Virgo Sun and Moon, which is so powerful! It involves all the main planetary players of the moment – the Saturn/Neptune conjunction is sitting directly opposite, while the Uranus/Pluto trine is forming a lovely supportive Grand Trine with the Sun and Moon. Saturn and Neptune have been helping us to get our heads out of the proverbial sand and see things as they really are, rather than dwelling in the dream, the fantasy, the illusion, the ideal, the longing, the yearning. It is a hard pill to swallow, this “reality” business, as it can literally be disillusioning, but it is so necessary to see things as they are rather than how we would like them to be. The opposition from Saturn and Neptune does bring the potential for our fears to surface, and could bring some anxiety and overwhelm, but it also helps us to create some healthy boundaries to protect us and keep us safe.
 
Meanwhile, Virgo can help us to make healthy choices for ourselves and clear out anything that is not contributing to our highest good. Added to which we have the Uranus/Pluto trine, which is very strong during this Moon, as it is almost exact. This has been giving us the gift of clarity and insight, helping us to see the patterns that are playing out in our lives so that we can transmute and transform them. While some of the things that are coming to light might be quite uncomfortable and hard to face, both personally and collectively, it is better to see them clearly and be honest about them, because then at least we know what we are dealing with and can work to clear them. There is something very liberating about this trine, as it can help us to free ourselves from old programming and conditioning, partly because it is somehow more visible and obvious than ever before. It is time to release ourselves from the prison, recognising the unhealthy and unhelpful patterns, attachments and dynamics that have been holding us back and keeping us small.
 
Venus and Mars are also very much involved in this Moon, as they are both being challenged by both Pluto and Uranus. This definitely adds to the cosmic soup! A Uranus and Venus square (exact Saturday 20th) brings the potential for shifting any unhealthy patterns in our relationships, liberating ourselves from old, unhelpful ways of relating. We could experience some shocks or surprises, although ultimately this could bring liberation. Pluto inconjunct Venus (exact Saturday 20th) can call for us to be very honest with ourselves around what isn’t working, calling for us to face some uncomfortable material. We may see things very clearly that we would rather avoid, but ultimately this insight can help us to make the necessary changes to improve our relationships and let go of any attachments that aren’t serving us anymore.  
 
Pluto is also squaring Mars (exact Wednesday 24th), which is a powerful combination indeed. Combined with the Venus energy, it can make the need to purge, release and sever unhealthy attachments feel more intense and urgent, almost adding a cauterising energy to it. Pluto and Mars in Scorpio combined can be quite ruthless, which on the one hand could be helpful, as it could help us to be brave and could also bring up any resentment or suppressed anger that might be festering beneath the surface out into the light so that we can face it, own it and transmute it. However, this is also quite a volatile combination, so we could experience eruptions of rage, both personally and collectively.
 
With Uranus also forming an inconjunct to Mars (exact Wednesday 24th), sudden outbursts of anger are possible, although this could be very liberating, as it is better than seething resentment that sabotages our relationships in insidious and corrosive ways. This Uranus Pluto square is helping to bring things up and out so that we can see them clearly, and with Mars involved it might not be pretty but at least it will clear the air and help us to shift any stagnant, unhealthy, destructive energy that might be playing out beneath the surface and eroding our relationships, both personally and collectively. This is a very good opportunity to see, very clearly, how anger plays a part in our lives and how it is handled and expressed.
 
Those of us with personal planets and angles around 29° and 0/1° of a sign will be feeling all of this energy the most acutely. Mars is also the focal point of a Yod, or a Finger of God formation, involving Neptune and Uranus. As such, Mars is very much in the limelight right now, as the planet of drive, desire, motivation, anger and courage moves from peace-loving Libra into intense, transforming Scorpio on Monday 22nd, the day of the Equinox. Any feelings of anger and frustration could certainly become clearer and more visible, which could be shocking, but this Mars energy can also give us the courage and motivation to let go of anything that is not meant for us and to face up to anything we might have been avoiding or turning a blind eye to.
 
The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 30° Virgo, feels very resonant with so much of the planetary energy of this Moon: “Totally intent upon completing an immediate task, a man is deaf to any allurement”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The total concentration required for reaching any spiritual goal. This is the final symbol of the first half of the cycle. In the year cycle the fall equinox is now at hand; autumn begins. Through spring and summer many ways and byways have been experienced. The last message of this hemicycle of “Individualisation” is that on all decisive occasions what must be done has to be done so intently that no outer voices can penetrate the mind, still less the soul. The neophyte stands at the gates of the sacred Pyramid. There is only one step he can take – ahead, or he is lost. This is the culminating step, the decision that results from a myriad of small choices. Still a shadow of hesitation can remain. Attention may be distracted from the Now by a voice from the past, glamourising some old memory. The outer doors of perception and thought must be closed, so the soul can complete its CONQUEST OF ILLUSION.”
 
Wow, what a powerful and many layered symbol this is, and so appropriate for the potent energy of this Moon! This has been an incredibly powerful Eclipse season so far, with so much shedding, releasing, purging and letting go in order to make space for whatever is getting ready to come in. This Moon invites us to purify, declutter and clear the way so that we are able to allow that which is for our highest good to come in. We have a chance to draw a line in the sand and make a stand, sending a powerful message out into the universe that we are open and ready for whatever awaits us around the next bend of the river. The Pisces Full Moon helped us to let go, while this powerful New Moon can help us to rise out of the ashes, all shiny, cleansed and new, calling in that which is meant for us. A new chapter is beginning, and we must clear the channels and make ready.  
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
Painting: Life Cleansing, by Artistic Davis

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PISCES FULL MOON / TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE - 7 September 2025

9/4/2025

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This is a very powerful Full Moon indeed, as we have now entered Eclipse season, which tends to herald a new chapter and the completion of a cycle. This Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse could be a turning point and a moment of reckoning, when revelations, clarity and profound insights are possible, as whatever has been bubbling away under the surface is brought out into the light of consciousness so that we simply can’t hide from it! There is something very fated and inevitable about a total Eclipse, as the Sun and Moon activate the Nodal axis and propel us in the direction of growth. This process could be uncomfortable but is completely necessary for us to move forward to the next level. We are being called to surrender to the tidal wave that is pulling us towards our highest destiny. 
 
With the Moon and North Node in sensitive, compassionate, intuitive Pisces, sitting directly opposite the Sun and South Node in humble, self-critical, analytical Virgo, this Moon invites us to let go and surrender to the flow rather than trying to micromanage, over-analyse or control outcomes. The Virgo part of us can be incredibly hard on ourselves and can easily dwell on our shortcomings and feelings of inadequacy, while Pisces calls for us towards a place of greater compassion and acceptance of self and others. The Virgo part of us likes everything to be neat and tidy and in order, including ourselves, while Pisces reminds us that sometimes things get a bit messy and that is ok. We are perfect in our imperfection!
 
Pisces is the last sign in the zodiac, and so this Eclipse invites us to release whatever is no longer serving us so that we can allow space for whatever is waiting to come in. Virgo can help us to discern what is out of alignment and needs to be released, while Pisces helps us to actually release it! We could feel quite tender during the process, but we are encouraged to keep our hearts open and allow ourselves to feel the emotions, whatever they may be. We could find that old habits or patterns are able to simply melt away, as they are simply not helpful or appropriate anymore. We may find that we are able to let go of people and/or situations that are no longer appropriate for us, allowing them to pass on and fade out of our lives with grace, love, gratitude and acceptance. Pisces is a gentle, sensitive, compassionate sign that helps us to rise above our own egos and see the bigger picture.
 
Jupiter in Cancer is supporting this Moon, which could help us to feel gratitude for whatever comes up as we go through the process of emotional release and letting go. Jupiter certainly can magnify our emotions, making them feel bigger and more present, but it also brings emotional wisdom and generosity of spirit, which could be very helpful indeed. Jupiter in Cancer helps us to support one another and can bring a sense of belonging and emotional safety. It helps us to get in touch with our feelings and reminds us that allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and show our feelings is a good thing.
 
Venus in Leo is forming a nagging inconjunct to the Moon, bringing our relationships into focus. Venus in Leo can bring out the warm, romantic, expressive and creative part of us, bringing a strong need to feel special and to feel like we are at the centre of someone’s universe. With Venus in Leo we may seek more validation, and may want to feel like we are a priority in our loved one’s life, while this Pisces Moon is calling for us to lay our egos to one side and let go of attachment to outcomes. Pisces reminds us that we are all in this together and that it isn’t all about us. There is something larger than us at play here, and so we are called to surrender to the unknown, allowing ourselves to be carried along on a fateful current that knows more than we do. We are called to simply listen to our hearts, allow inspiration to flow and recognise what brings us joy. If it isn’t sparking joy in us, or our heart isn’t in it anymore, maybe it is time to let go.
 
There is a supportive, harmonious trine aspect between Pluto and Uranus that is currently building and will be closest to exact between 18 and 24 September. This trine is providing a powerful backdrop to Eclipse season, helping us to see things more clearly, as if we are somehow able to look at ourselves, our patterns, our relationships and our lives through a different lens. We could have sudden realisations, epiphanies, wake up calls and revelations that bring greater clarity and insight, enabling us to see things from a different perspective, which could be so helpful. It may be something that we have always known, somehow, but now it has become blatantly obvious and crystal clear. And once we see, we can’t “unsee”!
 
There is something potentially liberating about this Full Moon/Eclipse, because with Pluto in Aquarius playing nicely with Uranus, which is the ruler of Aquarius, we have a profound opportunity to free ourselves from old, outdated programming and conditioned patterns that have long outgrown their usefulness. Uranus gives us an opportunity to step back and see the patterns, understand their roots and watch, from a more detached perspective, how they play out in our lives and relationships. Pluto can bring psychological insight, emotional honesty and the capacity to purge, transmute and transform. Once we can see these patterns through a clearer, more detached lens, they lose their power over us. This includes any unhelpful patterns or dynamics that might be repeating between us and another person. We have an opportunity to step off the merry-go-round.
 
This process has also been helped by Neptune, the ruler of Pisces, joining forces with Saturn in Aries in recent times. They are not as close now but are still only a degree apart from each other and both are interacting with Uranus and Pluto. The past couple of months have shown up the disparity between what we yearn and long for and what is real and actually possible. We have been called to find a greater acceptance for how things really are versus how we would like them to be. While this reality check can feel somewhat disillusioning, it is much better than living in fantasy land or burying our head in the sand. We have also had opportunities to create better boundaries to protect ourselves and help us to feel safe.
 
Uranus will have been helping this process, bringing insights and epiphanies, and jolting us into greater awareness of how things really are. Pluto has been helping us to confront whatever comes up with emotional honesty, even if it is uncomfortable. The truth shall set you free!
 
And now we have this Full Moon/Eclipse, activating the Pisces North Node and calling for us to release whatever needs to fall away with compassion, love and acceptance. The cosmic soup has been bubbling away over the past month or so, bringing some uncomfortable realisations and reality checks along the way. Now this Moon invites us to simply surrender and let go of whatever isn’t meant for us with grace and love, opening our hearts to whatever might fill the space it leaves behind. Clinging on or trying to control outcomes is futile, says Pisces. Just let go, with grace, and open full to whatever lies around the next bend.
 
The Sabian symbol for this Full Moon, at 15° Pisces, is a beautiful one: “In the quiet of his study a creative individual experiences a flow of inspiration” which Dane Rudyar describes as” Reliance upon one’s inner source of inspiration or guidance. This symbol strikes the keynote of truly significant creative processes: their source is above, beyond, but also around the individual creator. The inspiration, original and individual though it may be, is given a form which is conditioned by the cultural, social and religious background of the creative person. In a sense, every genius merely records an answer to the needs of his time. The hands that write, play an instrument, or mould a plastic material are his own; the urge or drive back of the flow of inspiration has arisen in the vast collective mind of Man. In this symbol the individual aspects of the creative process is emphasised as is the individual’s need for concentration and at least inner quiet. He must have faith in his OWN SUBJECTIVE STRENGTH.”
 
This symbol brings to mind the connection between the creativity of Venus in Leo and the spiritual connection of Pisces, with its need to turn inward to find inspiration and guidance. It is a reminder that ultimately, we have all the answers we need, if only we can be quiet, still our minds and listen. This Moon, with its powerful Eclipse, brings endings and new beginnings, shining its light on anything we have been hiding from or avoiding, and inviting us to let go with tenderness and compassion for ourselves and others. As we let go, we are allowing the space to be filled by something bigger and better than we could possibly imagine. Pisces encourages us to relax, surrender control and put our faith and trust that whatever lies beyond the next bend in the river is meant for us.
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo   
 
Painting: Letting Go by Alisha Lee Jeffers

 
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VIRGO NEW MOON - 23 August 2023

8/21/2025

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This New Moon is activating all the major planetary energy that is so prevalent right now, so it could help to prod us in the right direction for our growth. This process may not be particularly comfortable, but sometimes growth involves a certain degree of discomfort as we become aware of what needs to shift and change. We are preparing for Eclipse season now, and Virgo can help us to recognise what is out of alignment and do the inner work necessary to improve things and restore balance. Virgo is the part of us that can be intensely self-critical but can also imbue us with great humility and the capacity to see what needs tweaking so that we can be the best that we can be. Sometimes some critical introspection can be very helpful and growth-inducing, as long as it doesn’t go too far!
 
Virgo season kicks off with this New Moon, which tends to have a back-to-school feeling to it as we are invited to consider what kind of healthy habits and routines we would like to develop moving forward, and what tendencies and patterns we would like to shift and let go of. We may find ourselves somewhat preoccupied with the parts of us that we feel are lacking or inadequate, assessing ourselves and others with a more critical lens than usual. Virgo is the part of us that has the capacity to discern and discriminate between what is good, healthy and helpful and what is no longer good for us. It separates the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. A Virgo New Moon invites us to leave old, unhelpful habits, behaviours and patterns behind in the dark of the Moon and to replace them with some practical, healthy new habits that help us to feel good about ourselves.
 
As I mentioned, the New Moon is tapping into the plethora of planets that are at the beginning of the sign they are in, as the Sun and Moon are in the very first degree of Virgo. In fact, the Virgo Sun and Moon are at the apex of a powerful Yod or Finger of God formation, which involves Pluto and the Saturn/Neptune conjunction all “pointing the finger” at all things Virgo. With Pluto involved we might find that we are called to look at some uncomfortable material within us that might not be serving us anymore. Pluto forces us to be brutally honest with ourselves, owning those shadow parts of ourselves that we might more readily criticise in other people. Virgo calls for humility, self-analysis and the willingness to work on ourselves, while Pluto exposes the parts of ourselves that we might usually disown, bury and relegate to the shadows.
 
It could be helpful to explore whether the traits, habits and behaviour of other people that irk or bother us are actually part of us too. It is so easy to project our hidden, shadow parts onto others and to judge and criticise them, but when we do so we are judging and criticising ourselves too. With the North Node currently in Pisces, we are ultimately being called to find true compassion for ourselves and others, accepting those flawed, disowned, hidden, not so pretty parts of ourselves rather than judging or shaming ourselves and others. As we recognise and send love to these imperfect aspects of ourselves, they lose their power and become healthier and more integrated.
 
The Saturn Neptune conjunction is now on the wane as they both head back towards Pisces, although it is still fairly strong, and is also part of the Yod, which brings it back into focus for this New Moon. They are both still in Aries, a sign that likes decisive action, so we could find ourselves contemplating what plans we might want to put into action and how to actually make them happen. We could feel torn between what we dream of and yearn for and what is realistically possible. We could struggle with procrastination, fatigue, overwhelm and/or feelings of futility, whereby it is hard to see what lies ahead. Neptune calls for us to trust that we will somehow know what to do and when to act when the time is right. Saturn calls for us to be patient and pragmatic and, combined with the Virgo Moon, discern between obstacles that can be surmounted and any fears, blocks or resistance that we are able to work on within ourselves.
 
If we combine Saturn and Neptune in a positive way, we can set realistic and tangible goals that can help us to realise our longings and yearnings, combined with the capacity to act upon inspiration and a sense of divine timing. However, the nagging inconjunct aspect to the Virgo Sun and Moon could create feelings of frustration, overwhelm, self-doubt, self-judgement and even self-flagellation, whereby we are a bit hard on ourselves and feel like the way is not clear and that we are somehow not capable, worthy or deserving. This combination of Saturn and Neptune is also calling for us to create stronger, healthier boundaries in order to protect ourselves and feel safe. The Virgo Moon could call for us to discern between what is good for us and what is harming or draining us, and we might have to take off the rose-tinted spectacles in order to do so. However, this could be a tough pill to swallow! Sometimes it feels easier to bury our heads in the sand and avoid the reality of the situation, but this Moon could force us to get real and see things as they really are, rather than how we would like them to be.
 
The resolution point of this Yod is Pisces, which is where the North Node of the Moon is at the moment. Pisces reminds us that forcing things is futile, and that it is better to let go and flow with the current rather than against it, recognising where we are blocked and where the energy is easy and flowing. It also calls for us to find acceptance, love and compassion for our human frailty and for the flawed humanity of others. The Virgo part of us can easily worry and over think about past and future, while Pisces invites us into the present moment, where there is peace. The Virgo part of us can so easily beat ourselves up and find fault in others, while Pisces recognises that we are all imperfectly perfect and doing the best we can in this crazy world we are currently living in. It is important to be self-reflective and willing to look at ourselves and do the inner work, but we can also be kind and loving around what we find.
 
With Pluto being in Aquarius and trine its ruler, Uranus, in Gemini, we could find that we experience some flashes of insight, sudden revelations, realisations and clarity that transform us and help to liberate us from old conditioning and patterns that maybe we couldn’t see so clearly before. All it takes is someone saying something to us that helps us to see things from a different perspective, and we can experience profound shifts, breakthroughs and greater understanding of the patterns and habits that have been running the show and holding us prisoner. Uranus can bring a revelation and new perspective that is so simple that we can’t believe we hadn’t seen it before. And this new awareness can make all the difference, enabling us to see ourselves more clearly so that we can make the changes and shift the pattern. This is where the Virgo New Moon comes in, helping us to do the inner work and self-analysis and recognise what we need to tweak in order to grow.
 
Uranus is also forming a dynamic square aspect to the Virgo Moon, which could mean that the realisations come thick and fast and might be quite unexpected and even shocking. However, ultimately Uranus’s task is to wake us up and liberate us from the past that binds us. Conversations with others could bring some profound “aha” moments, and we could receive insights that jolt us into change and transformation. This Virgo Moon calls for us to look at ourselves with humility and see what might be in need of improvement, and Uranus can certainly bring moments of insight and new perspective that can help us to see ourselves and our patterns more clearly. Virgo then gives us the tools to ground these insights into practical solutions and new, healthy habits.
 
Venus in Cancer is very present during this Moon, bringing relationships into focus, as well as our own sense of self-worth and value. Chiron the wounded Healer is forming a dynamic square aspect to Venus, which could bring up some insecurities and feelings of rejection within our relationships, whereby we could question our worth and our sense of feeling safe in the world. Venus in Cancer wants to belong and seeks comfort, closeness and a sense of home. Chiron in Aries asks us to be true to ourselves and do what is right for us, even if it means going it alone. Our close relationships, romantic and otherwise, could trigger our sore spots, core wounds and insecurities and bring up feelings of defensiveness and vulnerability, but this could bring an amazing opportunity for healing.
 
Chiron will square Venus on the day of the New Moon, and the energy will be building a couple of days before. Those of us with personal planets or angles within a couple of degrees of 26° of the sign they are in will feel this energy most strongly, especially in the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.
 
Venus will then move into warm, creative, expressive Leo on Monday 25, forming a supportive trine to Saturn and Neptune, which will help us to see our relationships in both a realistic and compassionate light. Saturn trine Venus helps us to be grounded and pragmatic around our relationships, possibly finding it easier to create healthy boundaries and draw a line in the sand around what we are willing to put up with. Neptune trine Venus helps us to drop the walls and ego and to relate to each other from a place of acceptance, unity and higher love. We may find it easier to see our loved ones and relationships as they really are, which could be helpful.
 
Venus will also be opposite Pluto, exact Wednesday, and sextile Uranus, exact Tuesday. This brings the potential for going deep and being brutally honest with ourselves around our self-worth and relationships, while also experiencing insight, clarity, breakthrough and a sense of liberation from old patterns and programming that might be running the show. We may be able to see our relationships and patterns of relating more clearly, which could bring freedom and transformation.
 
Those of us with personal planets or angles in the first couple of degrees of the sign they are in will be feeling the energy of this Moon and the Finger of God most acutely. Venus will be joining in the party for a little while on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing our relationships into focus. There certainly is an interesting mix of planetary energy at the moment!
 
The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 1° Virgo, seems very appropriate indeed: “In a portrait, the significant features of a man’s head are artistically emphasised”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The capacity to picture to oneself clearly, the salient features and the overall meaning of any life situation. Now we have come in the seasonal cycle of the year to the sign Virgo. It is in a sense the symbol of harvesting, but it is also that of the Path of Discipleship, and of all strongly determined processes of training, or retraining. Flooded with and having enjoyed and released energy, the personalised consciousness now has to learn the lesson of significant form. It must be able to see life situations as wholes of experience, and to discover their meaning by distinguishing their most characteristic features. Implied in DISCRIMINATION is both analysis and intuition. The mind separates and identifies – and unfortunately often exaggerates – what makes a person or a situation different from another; but the intuitive responses of the whole person to what confronts him or her is also essential, for what matters is not only my or your “difference,” but the place and function this difference occupies in the organic pattern of the evolution of “humanity as a whole,” i.e. of Man.”
 
This Virgo Moon does seem to be calling for us to recognise how easy it is to see the flaws in others and how they are often aspects of ourselves that it might be hard to recognise or own. It can also highlight just how hard we can be on ourselves. However, none of us are perfect and it is so important to bring love, compassion and acceptance to our shadows and imperfections. We are all simply doing the best we can during some unprecedented and somewhat challenging times, as we walk the road less travelled, and so we are called to be patient and trust that the way will show itself. Forcing things is futile, so we must wait, sow the seeds, do the inner work, put one foot in front of the other, surrender and have faith that we will know what to do when the time is right.
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
Artwork – Self Compassion, by Elena Ray
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AQUARIUS FULL MOON - 9 August 2025

8/6/2025

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Well, this Moon certainly does hold the potential for transformation, breakthrough, liberation and release! This is not to say that the process will be easy, and the build up to a Moon like this can bring some uncomfortable material for us to process and work through. This Moon is also occurring during the Lions Gate Portal, which peaks on 8 August and is a powerfully energetic time that has the potential to bring a lot up to the surface to be cleared. An Aquarius Full Moon can help to set us free and release us from any patterns and programming that have plagued us for so long, although in order to be free of them we must first have a heavy dose of them, which is not exactly comfortable!
 
Aquarius is an eccentric, original, humanitarian sign that represents freedom, revolution, detachment, and individualism, and encourages us to free ourselves from our conditioned patterns and learned behaviour. It is the part of us that questions the rules, including our own rules, and thinks outside the box. This Moon can help us to remember who we really are, the unique spark that is us before all of the other crap got piled on top of it! The Aquarius Moon is sitting directly opposite the Leo Sun, which is calling for us to shine our light, let our hair down, follow our hearts and have some fun! An Aquarius Moon can be a very creative time, when we are called to release anything that might be holding us prisoner and preventing us from shining our unique light and following the path of joy. It can also help us to remember that while we may tend to see life from our own perspective, it can be very insightful and freeing if we step out of ourselves and see things from another point of view.
 
There is a rare and powerful kite formation occurring during this Full Moon, which happens to include Uranus, the ruling planet of Aquarius. This Kite involves a beautiful Grand Air Trine between Mars in Libra, Uranus in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius. What a recipe we have here for transformation, unexpected insights, profound breakthroughs and the courage to make change and liberate ourselves from anything that is holding us back or limiting us! Uranus gives us the clarity and insight needed to see what is out of balance or keeping us trapped in old patterns. We could experience sudden revelations, moments of clarity and sudden realisations that wake us up to what we need to let go of in order to be free. We may literally be able to shift the way we are looking at things, seeing them from a totally new perspective, which could be profoundly liberating.
 
Uranus and Mars give us the courage to do things differently and to “act out of character”. If Uranus gives us the insight and helps us to see more clearly what is out of balance and what needs to change, Mars helps us to act on these revelations! Uranus and Pluto are dancing with each other until the trine peaks on 19 September, which brings opportunities for such profound breakthroughs and liberation from old conditioning, both personal and collective, that might have been hurting or hindering us for so very long now. When we step outside of ourselves and shift our perspective and way of seeing things, we allow the old, unhealthy patterns to transform and transmute. Combine this with Mars and we have the power, motivation, courage and drive to face ourselves, to do the inner work and to confront whatever is preventing us from allowing the transformation to take place.
 
Mars, Uranus and Pluto can also bring up shadow material that could mean that we become angry, defensive and/or triggered.  However, if we are willing to look at ourselves and dig beneath the anger to find the core wound that is being triggered, the discomfort could bring great insight, understanding, healing and liberation from these unhealed parts of us. For the last few days, Mars has been in the last couple of degrees of Virgo, which had the potential to bring about crisis and extreme sensitivity to criticism, and anything unhealed in the masculine could have come to the surface to be looked at. Now that Mars is moving into Libra, and is dancing with Uranus and Pluto, we could find that things shift and we are able to step back and see more clearly, which can lead to transformation and a greater sense of peace. Just a shift in perspective can make such a huge difference!
 
And then we have the other part of the kite – the kite tail – which is the Saturn/ Neptune conjunction, channelling its energy into the Grand Trine. Interestingly, Saturn and Neptune are opposing Mars, which means that we may have been having to confront the fears, delusions and illusions of our own psyches, and to wade through the confusion around what is real and what is simply our fear, wounding and old patterns. It is important to be aware of what lens we are seeing and receiving through – is it the lens of love or the lens of fear? The Saturn Neptune conjunction brings to mind something that has always stuck with me since I first read it – FEAR – False Energies Appearing Real. It seems that this Kite and Aquarius Full Moon have the capacity to help us to recognise these states we can easily fall into so that we lose our centre, getting caught up in fear and losing the ability to see clearly.
 
Ultimately, this Moon seems to have the potential to help us to liberate us from these states of fear and confusion, waking us up and helping us to step outside of ourselves and see things more objectively, which can bring clarity and freedom. The Saturn Neptune conjunction calls for us to look at what is real and what is illusion. It also calls for us to create stronger boundaries with which we can better protect ourselves and keep ourselves safe. Neptune can get caught up in the dream, the yearning and the fantasy, while Saturn draws us back down to earth and asks us to consider what is realistically possible. The two of them together can easily pull us into an altered state of fear, delusion and confusion, making it hard to see clearly. We could experience some anxiety, overwhelm and even hopelessness. However, they can also help us to develop a realistic plan of action so that we can turn our longings, ideals and imaginings into reality.

Hopefully the energy of this kite can help free us from samsara. This is where Aquarius comes in, helping us to step out of the Leo subjective state, whereby we find it hard to see beyond our own perspective, and to be more objective and able to step back so that we can see ourselves and others more clearly. The Kite can bring insight, new perspective, clarity, emotional honesty and transformation, potentially transmuting our fears, triggers and wounded patterns into self-knowledge, healing and liberation.

Interestingly, Retrograde Mercury is being positively activated by the planets involved in this Kite formation, which can help us to understand ourselves better and to communicate from a clear, direct, expressive, grounded, compassionate, open, direct and kind yet honest place. This Mercury Retrograde, which has been going on since 18 July, seems to have created a sense, for some of us, of being in a state of limbo, an “in between place”, especially since it is combined with Saturn, Neptune, Pluto and Chiron also being retrograde. Indeed, it probably would have been advisable not to have important conversations during this time, as they can easily lead to misunderstandings, miscommunications and confusion, whereby what we say is not received exactly the way we intended! Mercury in Leo can be a bit subjective! However, sometimes we cannot avoid having big conversations, Mercury Retrograde or not! Mercury goes direct on Monday 11 August, and its positive involvement with this Kite could maybe help bring some clarity, understanding and sensible communication at last!

The Sabian Symbol for this Full Moon, at 17° Aquarius, is an interesting one: “A watchdog stands guard, protecting his master and his possessions”, which Dane Rudyar describes as: “The development of the capacity to protect one-self and to safeguard one’s individual rights under complex pressures. What seems to be implied in this symbol, considering its position in the entire cycle, is that under present day social conditions the individual person needs protection against the ever-growing encroachments of society upon his theoretically recognised right to lead a private life free from public interference. Seen in this light the symbol stands in contrast to the preceding one depicting the power of big business and the totalitarian implications of large-scale organisation. At a deeper occult level of interpretation, it also reveals the need to protect oneself against “astral” intrusions and perhaps “black magic,” the more so as one ventures into supernormal states of consciousness. It is said that the Adept trains certain subhuman entities (“Elementals”) to protect him. The Christian Religion speaks of Guardian Angels in a related sense. With this symbol we see the individual able to master natural energies which he enlists in his service, so he may pursue his individualised work of destiny in security. This is another aspect of the relationship of individual-to-society. Individuals of course do also seek to rob or injure other persons, but the state of affairs resulting from a society glorifying competition, ambition and success at any cost is largely responsible for individual violence. The more creative the person, the greater his or her NEED FOR PROTECTION.”

It is interesting that Dane Rudyar wrote this so long ago, and yet this feels so current and pertinent to the here and now! This symbol seems to give a nod to the Saturn Neptune conjunction, which seems to be calling for us to create better boundaries with which to protect ourselves, as Saturn provides the form and structure to hold and contain the diffuse, flowing, watery nebulousness of Neptune. Boundaries keep us safe.

The build up to this Moon is not necessarily going to be comfortable, especially for those of us with personal planets and angles between 0 and 3 degrees of the sign it is in. This Kite does have the potential to bring some challenging shadow material up to the surface, but if we are able to sit with it rather than projecting it out onto others, we have the potential for true insight, transmutation, clarity and liberation from these old patterns and wounding that can so easily take us over and run the show. We may find ourselves in our patterns, but this is a gift, if only we are able to step back somehow and watch ourselves rather than reacting from a place of fear, delusion or confusion. Aquarius is the master of detachment and objectivity, so this Moon invites us to shift our perspective somehow, so that we can see everything with so much more clarity and are able to break through to the other side.
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo


Painting: Freedom, by Sarah Goodnough

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LEO NEW MOON - 24 July 2025

7/21/2025

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Exact at 8.12pm UK time (BST)
 
This is an incredibly dynamic New Moon, with so much activity occurring in fire and air signs, which could really get things moving! The Sun and Moon are joining together in playful, creative, spontaneous, expressive Leo, and are tapping into the plethora of heavyweight planets that are playing such a huge part in the astrology of the moment. As such, this feels like a highly significant Moon that invites us to contemplate what truly brings us joy and how we might bring our hopes and dreams into form. This Moon is a welcome relief after the heaviness of the Capricorn Full Moon, although it was necessary medicine that called for us to face reality, step up to the plate as proper adults and take responsibility for ourselves, while recognising what we really long for. This Moon has a lighter, more playful quality that can help to create the life we envision and yearn for.
 
A Leo New Moon invites us to follow our hearts and do what brings us our greatest joy. Leo is the part of us that likes to sing and dance and create, and to do whatever we feel most inspired to do. Leo reminds us that we are the director of our own play, and to have fun creating the life we truly want. We are encouraged to shine our lights brightly and unapologetically, and to not be afraid to be seen. This Moon calls for us to invite more joy and fun into our lives and to make that the focus rather than focusing on what is lacking in our lives. What do we want to create for ourselves, in an ideal world? What truly lights us up and sparks joy? How can we take the lead, rather than being a passive bystander in our own play of life?
 
We have Saturn, Uranus and Neptune all supporting this Moon, and Pluto directly opposing it, which is incredibly powerful and potent! Pluto calls for us to dig deep within and to be really honest with ourselves about how we feel, what we want and what needs to change in order for us to find our joy and shine our light fully. Pluto adds a purging, detoxing quality to this Moon, calling for us to release relationships, dynamics, patterns or situations that are no longer helpful or healthy for us. Pluto can help us to clear out whatever needs to be released in order for us to step up to the next level of growth. It strips away self-deceit and invites us to confront what scares us most and take our power back, reclaiming our right to take the leading role in our lives.
 
Those of us with personal planets and angles between 0° and 3° will be feeling the impact of all this potent planetary energy the most acutely, as the Sun, Moon and these four powerful planets are currently all in the first couple of degrees of their sign. Those of us with planets and angles in the first couple of degrees of the air and fire signs could feel inspired, energised, uplifted and impassioned, while those of us with planets and angles in the first couple of degrees of the earth and water signs could be finding life a bit more challenging, although ultimately it all leads to growth! Of course, some of us may have some planets in Air and Fire and some in Earth and Water, which means that we are experiencing a mixed bag of discomfort and soul growth challenges combined with excitement and a sense that things are shifting in a positive way.
 
The Saturn Neptune conjunction that has been a powerful presence in recent times is forming a supportive trine aspect to the Sun and Moon. While this conjunction has been bringing up some fear, overwhelm and a hard dose of reality over illusion in recent times, we can only hope that this Moon will bring out its more helpful and positive qualities. Combined with the passionate creativity of this Leo Moon, it could help us to contemplate how we can turn our yearnings and longings into some kind of tangible form and bring in all that we truly want for ourselves. The energy of this Saturn Neptune conjunction is very strong right now, and while we could be severely tempted to escape reality and go into denial and self-delusion around what we know to be true, we are called to face up to whatever we are trying to avoid or deny and to take full responsibility for what we find. There is no escape!
 
The Capricorn Full Moon could have made us very aware of our dreams, longings and yearnings and how they compare with the reality of our situation. This Moon invites us to express these longings and to connect with them in a playful, creative way, imagining them becoming reality. If we are completely clear about what our hearts truly desire then we have the power to call it in, even if it doesn’t necessarily come to us in the way we might expect. Miracles can happen, and all that has led to this New Moon, including any discomfort, yearning, anxiety, fear and overwhelm, has helped us to really understand what our heart truly longs for. Saturn helps us to lay the foundation, set realistic goals and commit to our vision, while Neptune brings the faith, flow, connection to spirit and sense of divine timing. They are both in Aries, helping us to have the courage to start anew and make things happen. 
 
Uranus in Gemini is also involved in this picture, having recently moved into Gemini. It is forming a helpful sextile aspect to the Sun, Moon, Saturn and Neptune, and a supportive trine to Pluto. This can help bring the clarity and insight needed to recognise what needs to shift and change in order for us to find true fulfilment. And it might be that a change in attitude or perspective is what is needed. Gemini is a changeable, restless sign that doesn’t like things to stay the same, while Uranus is the planet of sudden change, and when we combine the two, we could find ourselves craving anything new and different and wanting to break up old, tired routines. Uranus in Gemini can also bring shocking news, wake up calls, profound moments of clarity and conversations that come out of the blue and dramatically shift our perspective.
 
With Uranus, the Great Awakener and harbinger of change, forming a supportive air trine with Pluto, the planet of soul power and transformation, this could be a time of face paced evolution, rapid progress and soul growth. This trine will be building in strength over August until it is almost exact on 18 September. This is the beginning of a process that will continue next year. Combined with this Leo New Moon, we could experience breakthroughs and realisations that can bring about creative change and revolution, sudden shifts in consciousness and profound transformation, both personally and collectively. We could feel such a strong urge to make big changes in our own lives, shifting out of stasis and breathing in new life and energy. It is also quite possible that we will see very fast technological “progress” globally, some of which will be helpful and some of which could take us to places we would rather not go!
 
During this New Moon we also have the cosmic lovers, Venus and Mars, squaring off against each other, exact 23 July, while also activating the Nodes of the Moon. This very much brings relationships into focus, in quite a fated way, which could have a big impact on our destiny and soul growth. And soul growth isn’t necessarily easy! We could be forced to be brave and take concrete action in our relationships, even though part of us would like to turn the other cheek and simply let things be! However, we could be called to consider what needs to change in our relationships for us to reclaim our creative power and joy. We could find ourselves having important conversations or making big decisions that make a significant difference to our relationships and sense of worth. Tensions could arise in our relationships, especially for those of us with personal planets or angles around 21° of a sign. Mars in Virgo can help us to discern what is good for us and come up with solutions but could also make us less tolerant of the shortcomings of our loved ones and more prone to nit-picking and overanalysing.
 
It is important to be mindful of how we communicate during this Moon, especially with Mercury currently being retrograde. It could be a good idea to thoroughly think through any possible implications, consequences and ramifications before voicing anything we might be thinking or feeling. While Mars and the South Node in Virgo might want everything in our relationships to be “just so”, and tick all the boxes, the Pisces North Node reminds us that life is not actually that neat and tidy and helps us to find greater compassion for the complexities of human nature, and more faith and acceptance and understanding of the way things are rather than how we think they should be. Rather than overthinking and overanalysing, we are invited to allow everything to simply unfold naturally and fall into place, without forcing matters or trying to control outcomes, as there is probably some kind of divine plan playing out that is way beyond our comprehension!
 
The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 3° Leo, is rather fun: “A middle-aged woman, her long hair flowing over her shoulders and in a bra-less youthful garment”, which Dabe Rudyar describes as “The will to meet the challenge of age in terms of our modern society’s glorification of youth. While the original reading of the symbol over fifty years ago spoke of the mature woman having dared to bob her hair, today a similar kind of rebellion against aging and the customs of late middle age would manifest itself in different ways. The meaning of the symbol can be extended to any desire an individual woman would have to claim her right to experiences of youth which may have been denied to her, especially when according to the fashion of the day such experiences are considered highly valuable. This symbol implies a reorientation of one’s ideal of action in relation to the collective mentality of the social environment; more particularly, a refusal by the individualised consciousness to be bound by biological or social standards. The Keyword: INDEPENDENCE.”
 
This could be a good time to let our hair down! This does feel like an energising Moon that is calling for us to become clearer about what we truly want for ourselves and to focus on bringing more joy into our lives. It would seem that our relationships might be in the spotlight, calling for us to make some tweaks and adjustments and to let go of anything that is not aligned with our growth. Pluto’s presence in this Moon certainly adds some depth, bringing the potential for some soul searching and purging to occur that enable us to release anything that is no longer serving our highest good. We could have a lot of creative ideas, realisations, insights and epiphanies during this Moon that can help us to listen to our heart’s longings and step forward on the path towards joy. This Leo Moon invites us to embrace life, express ourselves and shine our light fully!
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
Painting by Amy Bird
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CAPRICORN FULL MOON - 10 July 2025

7/8/2025

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Exact at 9.36pm UK time (BST)
 
This is the kind of Moon that could call for us to take full responsibility for ourselves and see things as they really are, rather than how we wish they were. Full Moons tend to bring anything to a head that might have been simmering beneath the surface, so that we can see them in the full light of consciousness. And this Moon could make things feel very real! Capricorn calls for us to grow up, take responsibility for ourselves, set goals, commit to a course of action, apply discipline and take control of our path. It also calls for us to truly face the consequences of past decisions, actions and choices. A Capricorn Full Moon could help us to become more emotionally mature, create better boundaries and release whatever we recognise is no longer good for us. Capricorn helps us to act with integrity and to do what we know is the right thing, even if it feels very hard.
 
The Sun is currently in sensitive, emotional Cancer, sitting directly opposite the Capricorn Moon. This Full Moon brings an opportunity to find balance between the two signs, rather than veering too far in one direction or the other. Cancer helps us to get in touch with our emotions, which can help us to understand how we truly feel. It is the part of us that likes to nurture and also to allow others to take care of us. However, if Cancer goes too far it can lead to neediness, insecurity and an unwillingness to grow up or be accountable for ourselves. This is where Capricorn comes in, helping us to pull ourselves together and take control of our emotions, taking full responsibility for our actions and reactions. Sometimes it is necessary to rein in our emotions and not show others what we are feeling.  
 
However, if Capricorn goes too far it can lead to suppression of emotions, or extreme self-judgement, or a feeling that we must somehow “hold it together” and not burden others. Cancer, however, reminds us that there is a strength in allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and let others in, and that people like to feel needed. There is a time to be strong and keep the emotions under control, and there is a time to let them out and feel the feelings. There is a time when we must carry the weight on our shoulders and be the “rock” for others and there is a time when we might need to let go and fall apart a little and allow ourselves to be supported. 
 
The ruler of this Full Moon is Saturn, and it is sitting right next to Neptune in Aries, getting ready to go retrograde on 14 July. With Saturn now being in brave, direct, forthright Aries, this Moon could call for us to have the courage to assert boundaries and to face whatever reality we might have been trying to avoid. Mars, Aries’s ruling planet, is also helping this Moon, helping us to discern what is right for us and muster up the courage to act accordingly. With Saturn and Neptune sitting right next to each other right now, we could be experiencing nebulous fears, overwhelm or free-floating anxiety and could be caught between what we yearn and long for versus the reality of what is. This Moon could bring about some kind of reckoning, whereby we are called to stop burying our heads in the sand or making excuses and do that thing that we have been avoiding or putting off.
 
Neptune is the dream, the illusion, the fantasy, the ideal, the boundless, and our heart’s longing, while Saturn represents reality, structure, responsibility, control, and our fears and limitations. These are two very different energies! When we put the two of them together, we may be more aware of how what we yearn for and dream of may not be possible or realistic, if we are completely honest with ourselves and allow things to be as they are. However, Saturn’s structure can also hold the boundlessness of Neptune, giving it a container so it doesn’t leak out all over the place. This includes creating healthy boundaries! As such, we might be able to formulate some kind of tangible plan to help turn our dreams, longings and ideals into reality, and Aries can give us the courage, energy, drive and initiative to actually make it happen.
 
Saturn can represent the limits of our reality, while Neptune brings a sense that anything is possible. How are we holding ourselves back from realising our dreams through fear or lack of imagination? In an ideal world these two planets will work with each other, and Neptune will dissolve our Saturnian fears and limitations, while Saturn will help put our longings, fantasies and yearnings into some kind of realistic and possible form. What needs to fall away because it has no basis in reality, and what can then arise in the space that is left behind? Where do we have control and where do we just need to let go and surrender? This Full Moon could be the ultimate moment of “disillusionment” which could be so very helpful, as we can then start working with what is truly possible versus what we had wished and hoped for.
 
Uranus has now joined the party, as the planet of revolution, liberation, sudden change and awakening has now entered Gemini. Gemini is the sign of the mind, communication, information sharing, learning, media and transportation, so we can expect change, progress, sudden technological advances and even revolution in these areas. No doubt AI will become much more prevalent, and our transportation and schooling could go through some big shifts, hopefully in the right direction! Ultimately Uranus brings progress, technological advancement, innovation and progress, although whether all “progress” is a good thing is up for debate! Uranus is also the planet of liberation and detachment, and some may feel the need to detach from the media, recognising the effect it has on our mind and wellbeing.
 
Uranus will probably be happier in Gemini than it has been in Taurus, as Gemini is adaptable by nature while Taurus tends to resist change! We might find it hard to keep up with all the changes in the next 7 years, and some may not agree with all of them! We could find that our minds are restless, electrified and busy, although this could be a great time for coming up with new ideas and concepts and thinking outside of the box. It could help to remain alert, curious and mentally flexible, as the Great Awakener opens our minds up in ways we couldn’t have imagined. We may become even more aware of how easy it is for modern technology to dupe and mislead us. We could also gain more and more understanding of the various forms of neurodiversity.  
 
We now have Pluto, Neptune, Uranus and Saturn in the first couple of degrees of their sign, and they are all interacting with each other. This feels like a big deal, as these are all the slow-moving planets that can pack quite a punch, each in their own way. This feels like a time of profound change, shifts and new beginnings, heralding a new chapter and calling us into uncharted territory. Uranus is forming harmonious and helpful aspects to Pluto, Neptune and Saturn, bringing the sense that breakthroughs and shifts in consciousness are possible. Old structures that are no longer working could break down, as we shift into a new way of being that calls for us to be open and adaptable to new possibilities and ways of being. There is no going back to the old ways – we must move forward.
 
Of course, change can bring up fear and anxiety as we step into the unknown and unfamiliar, so it is important to ground ourselves, spending as much time in nature as possible and meditating, doing yoga, tai chi, dancing, creating or anything that brings us into the present moment. All these heavy hitting planets are in Air and Fire signs, which can be energising, stimulating and inspiring, but it is important to ground and centre as well! Those of us with personal planets or angles between 0° and 4° of a sign will be feeling the energy of these heavy hitting planets the most acutely, which could feel exciting, transforming, uncomfortable and overwhelming in equal measure!
 
The Sun and Moon are supported by the Nodes of the Moon, which feels like this is a proper soul growth moment for us all. The North Node of the Moon is in Pisces right now, calling for us to have faith and trust that we are ultimately being guided in the right direction. We are called to let go and surrender to the flow, trusting that it will take us where we need to go. The Pisces North Node calls for us to have compassion and acceptance for all that we are and all that is, rather than trying to force things or being so very hard on ourselves. This Capricorn Moon could make us all too aware of how our choices and actions in the past have led to where we are now, but the Pisces North Node reminds us that there is nothing we can do about it now, so dwelling in guilt, “what ifs”, self-deprecation, self-judgement or regret is simply not helpful. We are where we are and we made these choices for a reason, and it is all part of a divine plan that is both mysterious and beautiful, so it is better not to question or doubt it.
 
The Sabian symbol for this Moon is very interesting, at 19° Capricorn: “A five year old child carrying a bag filled with groceries” which Dane Rudyar describes as “Rising to the occasion when asked to assume social responsibilities ahead of one’s normal development. What seems to be applied at this stage of the cyclic process is the value of early conditioning in teaching one how to fulfil the responsibilities of everyday life in our modern society. This twentieth scene of the complete process has been entitled “Group performance,” and today it is evident that children at an early age are expected to assume a family role which at times will strain their natural capacities. This is part of the accelerating pace of our technological society. This symbol evokes the possibility of meeting a certain type of social opportunity which normally may seem premature. A pattern of ACCELERATED GROWTH can thus be established, with both positive and negative aspects. Rushing ahead of one’s natural development may be damaging; yet we are living in a particularly dynamic period of man’s evolution”
 
We certainly are evolving quickly! This Moon does seem to call for us to be accountable for ourselves and to take responsibility for all that has led to where we are now, in this moment. We seem to be being called to recognise and accept how things are rather than dwelling in the fantasy or dream of how things could be. However, that is not to say that we should discount or disregard what we yearn and long for, as this Moon could actually help us to identify it, own it and formulate some kind of tangible plan to bring it into our lives. This could also be a good time to contemplate creating better boundaries to help us feel safe and protected.
 
Capricorn is very good at setting goals and working towards them! So long as we can identify what we truly long and yearn for, Saturn in Aries can help make it happen! However, it is important to remain open to it not necessarily looking that way we thought it would, as so much is changing and we are heading into a new world where the old rules no longer apply. It’s time to think outside the box. It may simply need to take a different form to the one we imagined. Anything is possible! We are invited to be open- minded, open-hearted and willing to adapt to a new way of operating in this fast-changing reality.
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
Picture: The Sun is Passing the Sign of Capricorn, by Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis
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CANCER NEW MOON - 25 June 2025

6/22/2025

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Exact at 11.31am UK time (BST)
 
This New Moon feels like a very potent one energetically, as it is activating many planets! We have an opportunity to let go of old emotional patterns that are no longer serving us, so that we can move forward with a lighter step. Cancer represents our inner emotional landscape, being the sign of family, ancestral roots, childhood emotional patterns, belonging, home, nurturing and emotional security. A Cancer New Moon invites us to really get in touch with our emotions rather than pushing them away, avoiding or suppressing them, allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and open rather than guarding ourselves, squashing our feelings or holding it all in. Our emotions have messages for us, if only we are willing to listen.
 
Cancer is the sign that helps us to feel the feelings and release them. These are challenging times for many of us, on many different levels, and we all have our learned coping mechanisms, some of which are not particularly helpful. A Cancer New Moon reminds us that sometimes the best thing we can do it let the emotions out, because then they don’t get stuck and wreak havoc on our physical and mental state. We tend to process emotions in the solar plexus, so digestion issues and stomach upsets can occur when we are struggling to properly process our emotions. A Cancer New Moon could encourage us to let it all out and have a good cry, which can be so cleansing as it releases any pent-up emotions and tension we might be feeling by trying to “hold it all together”.
 
Cancer represents our inner child, and while we may now be adults, it is still very important to tend to this inner child, giving it nurturing and love and listening to its needs. Sometimes it gets activated, as someone does or says something that really hurts because it triggers our childhood wounds, and it is hard not to react in a childlike or irrational manner. Ultimately this is a gift, however, as it helps make the unconscious more conscious, so that we can see what isn’t quite healed. Ideally, we would be able to respond in a more “adult” manner but can be difficult when it cuts really deep. These “activations” can be helpful, however, because they help us to understand ourselves better and to navigate our adult relationships more consciously and mindfully.
 
There are many planets activating this New Moon. We have Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto all forming a variety of different aspects, the strongest being Jupiter, which is sitting right on top on the Sun and Moon in Cancer. Jupiter is very happy in Cancer and can help bring great benefit from drawing on ancestral wisdom and from connecting with our emotions as a source of guidance, understanding and wisdom. It can also magnify and exaggerate our emotions, which could be helpful as it helps us to pinpoint old childhood patterns that need to be released. This could be a good time to connect to our ancestors, both past and present, and seek the advice of our elders who have walked this path before us. Some traits, struggles and tendencies have been passed down through the family line, so understanding these patterns can help us to navigate our own emotional journey.
 
Saturn and Neptune are also forming a dynamic, challenging square aspect to the Sun and Moon. This could make things feel somewhat heavy and overwhelming, as we could feel more sensitive, anxious, fearful, unsure, tired, tense and even hopeless. Thank goodness for Jupiter, with its optimistic and hopeful outlook! Saturn and Neptune in Aries could bring feelings of futility, angst, loss of meaning and aloneness, and we could struggle between what we dream of and yearn for and what is realistically possible. We could feel fears that are quite nebulous and hard to pinpoint. And while some of these fears may be ours, some we may be picking up on from the collective.
 
However, the gift is profound if we are willing to sit with our emotions rather than try to escape them. While we could be feeling a bit uncomfortable, we do have a chance to lay some old, unhelpful emotional patterns to rest. Some kind of new, unfamiliar version of ourselves is waiting to be born, so we are called to let go of any resistance and allow it to happen. It may be hard to see the path ahead right now, as it is certainly unknown territory, which can feel quite scary. However, we are called to be brave and really tap into deep trust that ultimately we are safe, protected and guided, even if things feel unclear, uncertain and unknown. Those of us with personal planets and angles around 1/2° of a sign, especially the cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, will be feeling this energy most acutely. It is important to let the feelings come out, rather than bottling them up.
 
Pluto is also a very important part of this New Moon, as it is forming aspects to most of the planets at the moment, and is also at the apex of a Yod, or Finger of God formation, involving Virgo Mars and the Cancer Sun, Moon and Jupiter. Pluto in Aquarius is calling for deep change, progression and transformation, and invites us to throw off the shackles of the past and let go of old, unhelpful conditioning as we step into this New World that is currently forming. The Cancer part of us may find this somewhat scary, as we cling to old, familiar versions of ourselves that have outgrown their usefulness. There could be a sense that some new, freer, more authentic version of ourselves is trying to come into existence, but we might resist it as it is so unfamiliar and unknown.
 
Both personally and collectively, combined with the Saturn Neptune conjunction, we could feel like we are in a rather strange place, waiting to see where we are heading, which could bring a considerable amount of fear and trepidation around what might come next. On a deep level we might know that change is both necessary and inevitable, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t uncomfortable. That’s where Mars comes in, helping us to find the courage and will to recognise what aspects of ourselves and what emotional patterns simply need to go so that we can move into the next phase. It seems that the best thing we can do is relax and allow the change to occur, but that can be easier said than done, as the Cancer part of us prefers to cling to the safe, familiar, secure and known.
 
It could feel easier to detach and not feel the feelings, Aquarius style, or suppress our emotions, Saturn style, or find some way of escaping and burying our head in the sand, Neptune style, but all that does is bring anxiety, discomfort and weird physical symptoms! The Cancer Moon does seem to call for us to bring our emotions out into the open, while Pluto invites us to be emotionally honest about what patterns, habits, attachments and conditioning need to be stripped away in order for us to evolve and grow.
 
The Pisces North Node is calling for us to surrender, let go, accept and allow ourselves to be carried along with the tides of change, with full faith and trust that we are being guided toward something much better than we have known before. The more faith, grace and gratitude we can cultivate within us, the easier the path will be. Fear restricts, constricts and contracts, while faith expands and opens us up to opportunities that we might miss in a more contracted state.
 
The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 5° Cancer is rather strange and not very comfortable either! “At a railroad crossing, an automobile is wrecked by a train”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The tragic result that is likely to occur when the individual’s will pits itself carelessly against the power of the collective will of society. The automobile symbolises the individualised consciousness eager to pursue its own course of action regardless of how it may conflict with the collective consciousness of the community (the train). The symbol implies that all individual and relatively anarchistic or law-defying attempts are bound to fail. The driver may live, but his car will be wrecked. Lest we consider this phase totally negative, we should realise that most of the time man learns his lessons through relatively destructive experiences – the via negative of the mystic, or even the strange occult concept expounded in some sects of “salvation through sin.” One may speak here more generally of KARMIC READJUSTMENT.”
 
It is interesting – if the train represents the collective, then we are being reminded here that to get in the way of progressive collective change could not only be futile, but could also go against us. The train can’t change direction or veer off the path, as it is on a set of tracks. If we put ourselves in its path or pit our will against this collective momentum, then it may not go so well for us! Pluto in Aquarius at the apex of this Finger of God is definitely pointing towards progressive collective change and revolution, and while it may be bringing up a considerable amount of discomfort, we are being called to surrender and release whatever needs to pass away so that something new can rise up in its place.
 
This Cancer Moon invites us to feel and properly digest all the feelings instead of stuffing them down or avoiding them, as they can ultimately show us the way forward. Cancer represents our emotional intelligence, and our emotions hold so much wisdom and the potential to guide us, if we are willing to listen and not ignore them. What needs to be released so we can move forward? What part of us do we need to leave behind in the dark of the Moon so that we can be reborn?
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
Artwork - @projectgriefart
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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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