The Moon is in late Capricorn, applying to sextile Saturn in Scorpio before entering Aquarius and then applying to make the full Moon by early tomorrow morning.Meanwhile, Jupiter is nearly exact to its square of Saturn, and tomorrow Venus will retrograde back into Leo. Interesting to note....Jupiter will square Saturn exactly before Venus does through her retrograde. This should make for an interesting situation, and today we'll include that in our analysis of the Full Moon and the …
A First Look at Invisible Pluto
The Moon is in Cancer today, squaring the nodes of the Moon right now and then heading toward a trine with Neptune, and then conjunction with Mercury and Mars while opposing Pluto, and then finally making the square to Uranus and the new moon conjunction to the Sun by tomorrow morning.Before looking at what to watch for today let's take a moment to reflect on NASA's first ever flyby of the planet Pluto, which is happening right now after nearly ten years of flight.In addition to the beautiful …
Last Quarter Harvesting Time
It's last quarter Moon today, as the Moon in Aries squares the Sun in Cancer. Simultaneously, the Moon in Aries will be engaging her mutual reception with Mars in Cancer, and squaring Pluto in Capricorn.Here's a list of what to watch for given these signatures in the sky right now:* Role reversals and changes of power or position* The weak becoming strong and the strong becoming weak* Generational transformation* Mutually beneficial strategies* Healing wisdom transferred from one generation to …
A Warrior/Mother Last Quarter Moon
The Moon is in late Pisces and about to enter Aries where she will begin her last quarter aspect to the Moon. Over the next two days the first Moon cycle of summer will begin disseminating her gifts and learning lessons. As the last quarter Moon will be in the sign of Aries, and the Sun in Cancer, this disseminating moment will likely bring up the Moon/Mars mutual reception between the Moon and Mars in each other's signs. In horary astrology there are certain conditions in which this aspect …
Moon/Venus: Beware the Killjoy
The Moon is in Scorpio today, applying to a square of Venus and Jupiter by this evening. The reception between the Moon and Venus today is challenging. While Venus is strong in conjunction with Jupiter, the Moon in Scorpio is in its fall and also in the sign of Venus' detriment. It's a planetary exchange we might think about with a few different phrases:* a killjoy* don't let something rain on your parade* saving faceFor example, as the social media feeds have blown up with the celebration of …
The Summer Lion’s Preview
The Moon is in Leo this morning, applying to Mercury in Gemini, and then the nodes of the Moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus. A busy day of aspects!Before we get into what to watch for, it's important that we take note of the immediate presence of Saturn's retrograde into Scorpio. We've seen a racially motivated mass murder at a church service in the US, as well as the Pope's progressive global statements about climate change (remember that Saturn's entrance into Scorpio began with Hurricane …
Archetypes Not Stereotypes
The Moon is in Cancer today, applying to trine Neptune before opposing Pluto this evening. Meanwhile, as Jupiter in Leo trines Uranus in Aries we're seeing an interesting mix of symbols.Regarding Jupiter in Leo we're seeing the subjects of pride, power, charisma, dignity, autonomy, will power, ego, brilliance, destiny, and specialness, as well as luck, fortune, victory, success, fame, and achievement.On the other hand, Uranus in Aries brings subversive competition, diversification, fighting, …
Return of the Scorpion
Dark moon time. The Moon is in Gemini, applying to sextile Jupiter and Uranus by this evening. Meanwhile Saturn has finally dipped back into the dark waters of Scorpio, where it will now stay until September 17th.Let's take a deeper look at the symbolism of Saturn's retrograde into Scorpio...Between October of 2012 and December of 2014 Saturn was transiting the sign of the Scorpion. Within weeks of Saturn's entrance into Scorpio Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast of the USA, creating major …
A Dark Moon, A Smooth Transition
The waning Moon is exalted in Taurus today, applying to square Jupiter in Leo by this evening. We're moving through a comfortable time of closure and transition. There is perhaps a peace with what's happened, as well as a patience with what's to come. A slow and easy movement helping to mitigate a number of planetary factors that could otherwise be felt as stressful and chaotic. Are we able to tap into the Moon's benefic rays today? Sometimes it takes a little effort....sometimes relaxing and …
Mind Hot and Courage High
The Moon is in Aries today, about to make a rapid string of smooth aspects. First to Jupiter and then to Uranus and then the Sun and then Mars. Meanwhile, Mercury goes direct again this evening.Even though the Moon's light is dying, today is a "get shit done" kind of day. The Moon in Aries highlights the Sun/Mars conjunction, as well as the Jupiter/Mercury trine. Though typically planets conjoined the Sun are considered "combust," and in a weakened state, in my experience the closer a planet …
Darkening Moon in Aries
The Moon is in Aries today, making smooth aspects to Mercury and Venus. Meanwhile, Mercury is stationing and will turn direct again tomorrow evening.What to watch for:* Communication from the heart* True lies* Rapid, smooth success, luck, victory, achievement, breakthroughs, near misses, dominant performances, * Powerful communication, authoritative speech, willful thoughts* Revolutionary ideas, changing minds/hearts* Moving forward, slowly but surely finishing things* Confrontations with …
Asking the Right Questions
The Moon is in Capricorn today, applying to square the nodes of the Moon before making a sextile to Neptune, and then later a conjunction to Pluto and then square to Uranus.There is so much in the air right now about communication. Different styles of communication. Different perceptions that lead to different kinds of conflicts. Beliefs and the nature of truth. Illusion and the victim or poor me state of mind. Excuses and manipulation. Patience, mindfulness, and affection. Compassion and …
