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 …
Mercury’s answer
The Moon in Virgo is opposing Mars in Pisces but will be void of course again shortly...day two of organizing, relaxing, cleansing, reading, and revitalizing. Here in the mountains of WV where I proposed to my wife a little over a year ago.A quick Merc RX story...My wife's office computer at the studio has a bunch of bugs...yesterday I gave her this big puffed up lecture about keeping her computer clean to avoid viruses (which is like throwing an egg at Mercury's head and thinking he won't …
A Queen’s Authority
The Moon is still void of course this morning in Cancer, though it will enter Leo this afternoon and immediately trine Saturn and oppose Mercury before being Full by tomorrow night.The Moon entering Leo is like an empress or queen holding court in our lives. She might enter through your own moods and desires, or she may enter through someone in your life or even an event or general theme for the day. She is proud and powerful, perhaps haughty or self-centered. She is warm and charming, …
Trolls and Trolling
The Moon is in Taurus today, applying to sextile Mars in Pisces and then trine Pluto in Capricorn while also squaring Mercury retrograde (who is sextiling Uranus in Aries).After having to block/ban someone from my horoscope list for incessant “trolling” over the past several months, I got curious about the history of trolls. The names we give to people we don’t like are often filled with a unique history and deeper meaning. Even though I won’t be unblocking this woman, …
Flirting With Ideas Under Mercury RX
The Moon is in Aries this morning, about to sextile Mercury retrograde and then trine Jupiter in Leo. It's a good day for making plans or mapping out the not so distant future. Aries loves to break ground and move forward, and Aquarius loves the big picture. However, with Mercury retrograde it's important to listen to the voice of inhibition. Are we rushing forward too quickly? Are we missing something? Are there first steps we can take without over committing to something too quickly? …
What Do We Mean by “The Unconscious?”
The Moon is in Aries this morning, beginning to gain energy as we head toward the first quarter by the beginning of next week. This morning the Moon will trine Saturn in Sagittarius and then sextile the Sun in Aquarius.It’s a good day to find support and energy for new ideas or projects. The combined signature of the Sun in Aquarius and the Moon in Aries is about the momentum of awakening ideas or actions, especially ideals that excited or ignite the desire to break new ground, make new …
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The Power of “I Don’t Care”
The Moon is in Pisces this morning, applying to square Saturn in Sagittarius before conjoining Neptune in Pisces later today. Meanwhile, Mercury has turned retrograde in Aquarius.The Moon/Saturn theme of this morning’s astrology may create the feeling that something has reached its expiration date. Something is exhausted or tired. Something won’t budge or move any further. Something we were on top of is now overwhelming us. With the Pisces/Sagittarius square sometimes its about …
Thinking Mercurially about Mercury Retrograde
This morning the Moon in Aquarius conjoins Mercury in Aquarius before opposing Jupiter in Leo and then conjoining Venus in Aquarius. Since tomorrow Mercury turns retrograde, today we’ll look at the Mercury retrograde cycle in depth.A few fun facts about Mercury retrograde to start…1. Did you know that the Mercury retrograde cycle, in its entirety, lasts up to 8 weeks? The actual retrograde period of the cycle is roughly 20 days, every 4 months.2. Did you know that Mercury …
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The Magic of Virgo
The Moon is in Virgo today, applying to trine Pluto later this afternoon. Meanwhile Mercury has entered its shadow phase (the first phase of its overall retrograde cycle).Whenever the Moon is in Virgo its like we’re transported into the past, when the phrase “chop wood carry water” wasn’t just a metaphor or zen koan. If you wanted to stay warm you had to chop wood, and if you wanted to stay cool you had to draw water from the well. In many ways its our distance from the …