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  • Partial lunar eclipse in Pisces

    Partial lunar eclipse in Pisces

    17 September 2024 at 25 degrees of Pisces

    TL:DR

    The full moon conjunct Neptune and Saturn helps us see the big picture, and shed light on the part of our lives where we are committing to something for the sake of commitment, hypercritical, inflexible, worry some and getting lost in the details.

    We are embarking on a new nodal axis that helps us welcome change, celebrate our individual talents gifts and abilities, and appreciate a higher principle.

    The full moon in Pisces is a premonition of the energy we are heading towards in 2025.

    Over the last year we have been working with the energy of the North Node (NN) and south node (SN) in Libra. During this transit we have been learning how to pay attention to our inner voice, our own needs and find the things that keep our inner flame burning. We sacrificed debilitating selflessness, co-dependance (overly concerned with external harmony), obsession with fairness and justice in order to heighten our own independence, and self awareness.

    The embodiment of Pisces energy is to embrace compassion, non-judgement, freeing the mind, finding the silver lining, focusing on the what not the how, acknowledging connection with the universe, and welcoming change.

    The full moon in Pisces activates both Neptune and Saturn alluding to some breakdown in belief , and/or higher order. This can look like a tower moment where structures, ideologies, and systems that have long past their relevance are beginning to crumble. Through the destruction, chaos, and upheaval we are being asked (or told) to build a newer better foundation that celebrates as opposes to scrutinizes, welcomes as opposed to excludes, adapts as opposed to impose.

    Pisces energy gets us to look at the bigger picture. Where in the past have we given our own power away to someone else who appeared to have it all figured out, a perfect step by step guide to build the ideal life. Regiment, precise, and totally prescriptive. Think of paint by numbers but for your life.

    We want the model to fit our own lives, feeling shame and guilt when an arbitrary measure of success repeatedly is missed, because when is life every like paint by numbers.

    The lunar eclipse in Pisces is the beginning of the work to unravel the parts of ourselves that are too caught up in controlling the details (the how) and losing the plot (the what, and why). We will be shifting our focus away from what how we are going to get the things we want form our life and open our selves up for all the ways that wish fulfillment can be delivered to us.

  • New Moon in Virgo: Path to Tangible Improvements

    New Moon in Virgo: Path to Tangible Improvements

    @11 degrees of Virgo

    The new moon in Virgo helps us take inventory post mercury retrograde, about what didn’t get right that we want to do better now? How can we leverage the lessons to make tangible improvements in our day to day lives?

    Set the record straight

    The Sun and Moon are both opposite Saturn at the time of the new moon bringing a sobering energy to the mix. Saturn is about limitations, structure, and doing things the “right way”. This aspect wants us to cut the fluff and get to the essence of something, likely relating to where Virgo is in your chart, and lay the groiund work for eliminating that which is no longer serving you.

    Take this time to get aligned with a feeling, goal, or dream. Then break that goal down in to actionable pieces that can be addressed in a sustainable way.

    Dont get lost in the sauce

    Mars and Neptune will be squaring each other during the new moon. This combination brings an atmosphere of ambiguity. Its important that you do not get stuck in indecision.

    Small steps are better than no steps. The purpose of the new moon is to break apart your situation and examine it’s parts so you can figure out what the path forward needs to be to get to a place that is stable, balanced and productive.

  • Maximizing Mercury Retrograde in Virgo: Liberation and New Focus

    Maximizing Mercury Retrograde in Virgo: Liberation and New Focus

    What does it mean when Mercury goes retrograde? and what does it mean for you?

    Mercury retrograde is the period when the planet Mercury appears to move backwards in the sky. Mercury retrograde occurs in three phases:

    • Pre-shadow, this is when Mercury looks like it is slowing down in the sky but still moving forward
    • Retrograde, this is when Mercury appears to move backwards in the sky
    • Post-shadow, this is when Mercury starts to move forward again and gains speed over time. Any blockers or problems that came up during the retrograde will start to clear up.

    The planet Mercury represents the way that people think and communicate, and when it’s in retrograde it’s generally considered problematic. This is because retrograde planets can bring back old things that you may want to be done with.

    Mercury retrograde is most commonly associated with confusion, disagreement, technology breakdowns, delays (especially with travel), and lost items. Business negotiations are influx and key details may be missed or withheld.

    In a more positive light, Mercury retrograde can bring back fond memories, and people from your past.

    July 16th | Pre-shadow

    Mercury begins to slow down at 21 degrees of Leo. On this day mercury will be squaring (90 degrees of separation) Mars and Uranus in Taurus.

    The Mars Uranus conjunction and it’s impact to Mercury retrograde.

    When two planets meet in the same place in the sky (same degree and sign) they form a conjunction. Planetary conjunctions will blend the energy of two planets together. In this case we have Mars blending it’s energy with Uranus. These energies together can create a strong desire for strange things, or an eagerness diverge from the way that things have always been done. It can also bring about events that abruptly break you from a pattern, belief, or commitment that isn’t useful anymore.

    With the influence of Mars there can be a desire to act spontaneously or erratically in response to new information or communication. It is important to keep in mind that there is a fine line between recklessness and missed opportunity.

    With Mercury squaring this aspect it is especially important to measure your words and give extra thought to communications. Typically Mercury square Mars leads to destructive or inflammatory words or thoughts when the message is given from a lower vibration like anger, frustration, and/or anxiety.

    The most productive way to direct Mars’ energy is to focus on something that you’ve already been working on so you don’t get caught up in the heat of the moment and do something that you cannot take back. This aspect is great for channeling energy toward long term ideas as opposed to something you feel in the moment.

    August 5th | Mercury retrograde

    Mercury stations retrograde (does not appear to move, then begins to move backwards) in the sign of Virgo at 4 degrees. As Mercury stations retrograde it will square Mars and Jupiter.

    The energy of Mercury Retrograde

    When mercury to stations retrograde it will be squaring Mars and Jupiter in Gemini, this can increase the amount of information being shared as well as our desire to act on it.

    It is important with mercury retrograde that we are extra thoughtful and diligent around the information we consume, our own thoughts, and what we say to others.

    Mercury retrograde in Virgo is a great time to reassess, and correct things that we want to work better for ourselves. Focusing on how to make things more grounded, simple, and practical which allow us to integrate new and meaningful lessons throughout mercury retrograde and beyond.

    Now is a good time to clean out parts of your life that are causing anxiety and distress. Take breaks from things that we are doing to excess and be critical of how those behaviors are serving us (or not serving us).

    Mercury retrograde in Virgo shows us the clarity and liberation that come from breaking the bonds that hold us back from growing and allow more aligned opportunities in.

    Mercury Retrograde conjunct Venus

    Venus brings a pleasant and soothing energy on August 7th when it conjuncts Mercury.
    Venus’ energy will brings support, cooperation, and appreciation. If you are working through disputes, or negotiations Venus’ energy will support you in the pursuit of peaceful settlements and dissolve barriers for progress.

    Sun Mercury cazimi

    The term “cazimi” derives from the Arabic word “kaṣmīmī,” meaning “in the heart” or “in the center.” Mercury cazimi is considered a special conjunction that supports sudden positive insights related to Mercury retrograde. The Mercury cazimi will happen on August 18th and September 30th.

    The Sun conjunct Mercury brings mental alertness, quick thinking, adaptability, and curiosity. Expect increased personal interaction that will bring needed insight into the lessons from Mercury retrograde.

    Mercury retrograde phase chart, and astrological charts

    DateSignPhaseDays
    July 16th LeoPre-shadow19
    August 5thVirgoRetrograde Begins23
    August 28thLeoStation direct, Post-shadow begins14
    Pre-shadow chart
    Station retrograde chart
    Station direct and post shadow chart

  • Full Moon in Virgo

    Full Moon in Virgo

    The main players for this full moon, are the moon in Virgo and the Sun, Saturn, and Mercury in Pisces.

    Prior to this full moon we had the conjunction between Mars and Venus in Aquarius and Chiron and the North Node in Aries.

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    Virgo is the expression of ones self wholly, it is the sovereign power that one has over themselves and their immediate world. Where ever Virgo is in your chart is where you stive to be the best and most complete version of yourself.

    When the moon is full in the sign of Virgo there is this energy of wanting to analyze, correct, and expel with the goal of becoming who we truly are.

    When the moon becomes fully illuminated it will also be directly opposite Mercury and Saturn. Mercury is the planet of logic and communication and Saturn is the planet of consequence and structure. When we add these planets to the mix there is a sense of reckoning, something that must be removed from the equation to be able to reap the reward of this energy.

    Depending on where this is happening in your chart this can manifest in different ways, you might feel the need to abstain from consuming things physically, mentally, and emotionally. You might feel the need to approach an interaction simply and honestly. You might find yourself reflecting on the goals you set back in the beginning of the year, and ask yourself does this reflect the mental image of my ideal self?

    To go back to the heart of this forecast the full moon and oppositions in general are about finding the middle ground between two opposing forces and learning they are just two sides of the same coin. To expand you need logic and discretion. Your success is directly tied to your definition of it. And sometimes testing the boundary is a good way to learn where it is and how it affects you (please be safe).

    energy impacts by rising sign

    Virgo and Pisces: themes around yourself directly and your close relationships. (1st and 7th)

    Libra and Aries: themes around health, day to day activities, rest, isolation (12th and 6th)

    Scorpio and Taurus: themes around your goals and aspirations, groups or community, creativity, romance, self expression, and truth. (11th and 5th)

    Sagittarius and Gemini: Themes around career, reputation, authority figures/bosses, home, mother, roots, past life. (10th and 4th)

    Capricorn and Cancer: Themes around learning, travel, communication, siblings. (9th and 3rd)

    Aquarius and Leo: Themes around rebirth, joint finances, self-worth, independence, possessions (8th and 2nd)