The Moon is in Capricorn today, applying to conjoin Pluto and then square Uranus by this evening.What to watch for:With the Moon in the sign of Capricorn and Saturn in Sagittarius we might feel as though we can't get away with something any longer. The effects of consistently immature decisions might feel heavier, the consequences less avoidable or undeniably heavy and instructive. Isn't it funny how consequences aren't just consequences but also the voice of instruction? Isn't that why both …
How to Read the Daily Weather
The Moon is in Sagittarius this morning, opposing Venus in Gemini, right before Venus enters the sign of Cancer and then the Moon enters Capricorn. Meanwhile, Mercury has entered its shadow phase before retrograde on the 18th, and Mars is preparing to leave Taurus and enter Gemini next week.What to watch for:* Extravagance, indulgence, and entitlement (Moon opp Venus)* Conflicts or tension in relationships (Moon opp Venus)* Differing views or philosophies (Moon opp Venus in Sag/Gemini)* The …
A Note from Saturn Retrograde in Sagittarius
An imagined note from Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius...to an imagined audience of students:* If you're not involved in ongoing study or practice of some kind, any kind, then it's not likely that much of any part of your life will change in the ways you hope or dream. It's not that studying "makes us better," it's that it makes us different, and difference leads to change...one of the essential ingredients for the pursuit of our dreams and the health of our imagination.* Don't let someone tell …
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Beltane Approaching
The Moon is in Libra today, and quickly applying to pass over the eclipse points from last month. It's a big day of momentum building and transition as we approach the full moon this weekend. Mercury is about to enter its home sign of Gemini where it will quickly enter the shadow phase of its upcoming retrograde.What to watch for:* Suddenly the mind feels ready to get moving again (Mercury entering Gemini)* The slow mind begins multi-tasking (Mercury entering Gemini)* A sudden curiosity or …
Pluto/Uranus Aftershocks
The Moon is in Virgo this morning, applying to trine the Sun in Taurus and then oppose Neptune in Pisces.A series of shock waves heard around the world. Natural disasters and plates moving, peaceful protests against police brutality and simultaneous city riots, a transgender athlete coming out of the closet, and same sex marriage arguments before the supreme court. Though we can always make the case that the media creates or distorts these epics, or we can say that we simply see what we want to …
Pluto Retrograde: Reflections on Fate
The Moon is squaring Mercury this morning and then goes void of course for the rest of the day until moving into Virgo tonight.Reflections on Pluto moving retrograde:* Fate means never having to say, "I told you so." Because when we've really understood fate, then we understand that it's not a matter of prediction or advice. It's not a simple matter of instructions not followed, as though fate is a punishment, and it's not about the early bird catching the worm or any other protestant work ethic …
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In Defense of Planetary Debilities
Lately I've gotten a number of emails asking me why I use the essential dignities when describing the planetary weather (for example, Mars is in its detriment in Taurus or Venus is exalted in Pisces). The general concern goes like this, "Isn't the language sort of negative? Isn't it too narrow or prescriptive to use words like fallen or debilitated?"I don't think so, and I'll try to explain why as simply as possible.Before I do that I feel like I should acknowledge the concern about the negative …
A strong weekend coming…
The Moon is in Cancer today, applying to trine Neptune as it squares the nodal axis later this afternoon. Then it will move into the Pluto/Uranus square by opposing Pluto and squaring Uranus. A busy day of aspects.What to watch for:* Contentious discussions about values, plans, resources, goals, finances, and the future (Mars/Mercury conj in Taurus)* Inflamed or aggressive communication dynamics (Mars/Mercury conj in Taurus)* Financial hardship (Mars in Taurus)* Hard work pays off (Mars in …
Dark Moon Forecast
The dark moon is in Pisces today. Meanwhile, Mars is almost exactly square to Jupiter, while Venus continues its t-square transit with Saturn and Neptune.What to watch for:* The return of faith hope and optimism (Jupiter moving direct again)* Hard fought victories and toughing it out (Mars/Jupiter)* Financial obligations, responsibilities, and control over finances (Mars/Jupiter)* Planning for the future (Mars/Jupiter)* War, machismo, masculinity, adrenaline, courage, assertiveness …
Going Slow Out of the Woods 4.11.2015
The Moon in Capricorn is applying to conjoin Pluto and square Uranus today, before making its last quarter late tonight. As usual this hard turning point of our eclipse cycle is engaging the Pluto/Uranus square and therefore packs a cosmic punch!Here's a list of what to watch for, along with planetary matches:* Family/ancestral karma or patterns rumbling beneath the surface, or even erupting into plain view (Moon/Conj Pluto in Capricorn)* The topic of elders, grandparents, and lineage or …
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The Invisible Seamstress of Fate 4.7.2015
The Moon is in Scorpio today, applying to oppose Venus in Taurus before going void of course.What to watch for...*Rebellious/eruptive/sudden/unexpected/inventive/exciting breakthroughs or outbursts, discoveries or revelations...especially in communication, writing, talking, emails, texts, etc (Mercury/Uranus/Sun conjunct in Aries, square to Pluto in Capricorn).* Challenging ideas, debates, discussions (same)* Competition, legacy, history, protest, personal rights (same)* Beginning a project of …
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