Today on the Autumnal Equinox when the light and dark, day and night are in equal measure, I feel my connection to nature, to the cycles that we are part of. Today is a good day to reflect upon balance. That in the fluidity of life we have times where we are delicately poised in readiness for a shift in awareness. For the next season of the cycle.
In the northern hemisphere we begin autumn where we move into longer nights, a time of going within and reflecting upon our current footing in our journey. In the southern hemisphere spring begins with a budding sense of hope, growth and renewal.
Read moreAugust is over and we just entered Virgo season. Nature is in her process of shifting gears to get things in order in preparation of the Equinox and the coming fall. We too, are affected by the fluidity of the natural world and as the Moon rises bright and beautiful in the sign of Pisces, tenderheartedness expands, spilling over our edges.
Pisces, a water sign is compassionate, romantic, a dreamer fueled by fantasy, with a natural orientation to spirituality as well as psychic potential. Pisces energy seeks higher consciousness. Opposite the Full Moon in Pisces is the Sun in Virgo, an earth sign constantly pulled to reach for perfection and be of service. Analytical and very capable of excellence, Virgo has a love of offering to others something personally meaningful done extremely well.
Read moreI previously wrote about the transit of Mars in Aries which included the retrograde period but there is some more important information about this retrograde I would like to share. When Mars, the planet of boundary setting, action, passion and courage goes retrograde the normal outward moving action of Mars is slowed down, turned inward and can provide like all retrogrades a time when reflection and insights are possible. It is a time to plan more, figure out what you truly desire, in any facet of your life, and also look at how you use your drive, passion and will. How you react or respond under stress, exert personal power and set boundaries. Similar to Mercury retrograde it is not a time to start new projects, make large purchases or begin or end relationships if possible. Additionally with Mars retrograde it’s advised to not push yourself too hard physically or take on new physical challenges. There are times when you have to follow through on things that may have been set up previously. In that case use your will and take actions with real awareness and care, especially if things seem stuck or challenging so that you have the best outcome.
Read moreThe New Moon is a cosmic invitation to reset. To start over or turn a new page. In the dark night consciousness turns inward, our intuition expands and feelings of possibility and progress call us forward. In the fire sign of Leo self-expression and creative forces are part of what gives this New Moon life.
Read moreThe Full Moon in Aquarius expands our awareness and pushes our boundaries. Innovative thoughts and feelings loom large, as we have moments of clarity about a situation, a person, or ourselves. In seeing the full scope of something, we feel compelled to make decisions that move us forward.
What we previously began at the New Moon in Cancer has grown to a point where we reach completion, begin to ease up, let go or welcome the next step. Mercury will be in the last degrees of Cancer during this Full Moon phase which may create hesitation in vulnerable conversations, but also brings out empathy, supporting emotional safety to speak honestly.
Read moreWith three eclipses behind us that included a New Moon in Cancer in June, now in July we have a second New Moon at 28 degrees, 27 minutes of Cancer. Called a double New Moon we all have the chance to work once again with this strong lunar energy as we begin a new cycle of setting intentions and creating the next step in our lives.
Read moreOn July 5, 2020 the Lunar Eclipse in the sign of Capricorn will be the final eclipse in the Cancer/Capricorn series that began two years ago on July 13, 2018. Also the third eclipse within 30 days; this is a rare lunar month with a cosmic message of deep and powerful change making this summer eclipse season extra intense and ripe with evolutionary potential.
Read moreMars entered independent, fiery Aries on June 27, 2020. Normally in a sign for 2 months, Mars takes us on a long journey. Moving through most of the sign, Mars will station retrograde at 28 degrees, 9 minutes of Aries on September 9, 2020 until November 13, 2020. At that time Mars will station direct and begin forward movement at 15 degrees, 14 minutes of Aries. Taking almost another 2 months to move back through Aries, Mars will enter the sign of Taurus on January 11, 2021.
Read moreThe end of June brings the second eclipse of the month, a New Moon Solar Eclipse in the sign of Cancer. A New Moon Eclipse forms when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, blocking or eclipsing the light from reaching Earth. In Addition all Eclipses form near the lunar nodes which intensify and activate karmic patterns.
Read moreMercury stations retrograde in Cancer today until July 12th giving us the yellow light to slow down and go back over anything that needs attention, planning or completion.
The water sign of Cancer is aligned with home, family and nurturing. Ruled by the Moon happiness and emotional well-being are part of what this retrograde period offers. With an abundance of healing energy we are invited to look at how we care for ourselves and others. These next 3-4 weeks are a fertile time to develop or strengthen health routines, enjoyment and relaxation as well as clean out, organize and make our living space more inviting or comfortable. Anything that supports self-care and care of others.
Read moreAs we begin June we enter eclipse season with a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius. A lunar eclipse is a Full Moon that passes through some portion of the Earth’s shadow dimming the light. This pause of normal Moon energy and light intensifies the power and emotional impact of a Full Moon creating a needed reset for happiness and soul growth.
Read moreTHE KARMIC PAST AND THE EVOLUTIONARY FUTURE
The Nodes of the Moon are two of the most important symbols in astrology. They are not planets but sensitive points where the path of the Moon crosses the ecliptic (the belt where the Sun and planets appear to travel).
Always in retrograde motion, the Nodes of the Moon make up what is called the Nodal Story found in a birthchart. The Karmic Past and Evolutionary Future. Always directly opposite each other in sign and degree, the Nodes, like all the planets keep moving, activating the other planets in the Cosmos as well as every person’s personal chart.
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