Libra New Moon - September 27, 2011

Libra New Moon

Power and Manipulation are both integral pieces of the T-square with this New Moon. Collectively, we want everything to be fair, but the few who have the power are doing everything possible to force us to remember that change will not be delivered cheaply. Holding on to some personal possessions that we have, may not be so easy, either.

There is an intriguing trapezoid with Mars to the New Moon, Jupiter and Pluto. The Lunar Living article will explain more about the interactions and the disjointed impact this aspect pattern will create for us. The connection will push for personal security and societal change, simultaneously. The question remains as to which direction this transit will take us. Women are likely to interpret the energies one way while the men are likely to have a different perspective on the influences.

The fall equinox (spring for the southern hemisphere) occurred a few days ago, so the Libra energies are stronger now and we will be expected to find some balance. Just watch out about compromising too soon during this Cardinal T-square. Perhaps the best feature of this New Moon is the Venus conjunction with Saturn in Libra. Now, this could end up putting some money in the bank account if used correctly. And thankfully, no one was conked on the head with the tumbling space junk! Plus, comet Elenin may be losing some of it's umph after a recent pass by the Sun. If it doesn't totally fizzle over the next few weeks, we might get to see it in the night skies around October 16.

To our astrological benefit, there are no planets changing direction for the next month. That adds stability in that regard.

Virgo New Moon - August 28/29, 2011

The Virgo New Moon certainly has a lot of great features. Plus, Mercury recently finished up a retrograde transit and Mars has ended the Out of Bounds transit. We feel like we're back in the driver's seat. The New Moon in Virgo highlights our attention to the details. If we have been lax in our performances at work, this New Moon should give us a good swift kick in the ... to get back on task and clean our environments up. Try not to become obsessive about perfection, but do take the time to find that critical piece that helps to demonstrate our best work. The New Moon is conjunct with Venus in Virgo adding a charming layer to the Virgo wit. The New Moon with Venus is trine to Jupiter in Taurus and also trine to Pluto retrograde in Capricorn. The rest of the Lunar Living article will explain what we can do to maximize this New Moon's energies. Believe me, this Virgo New Moon is nowhere near as puritanical as the three women in the photo appear to be.

Aquarius New Moon - February 3, 2011

Happy Chinese New Year - The year of the Rabbit starts today. This New Moon has the potential for healing but in ways we are not totally accustomed to. We can heal by detaching from the emotional connections so that we can see our situations from a different perspective. There's also a boost for the development of quirky new relationships.  These are those types of friendships/love matches that we normally would not attract. Don't be afraid to explore these connections.  They may not last long, but there is the potential for a lot of fun and adventure while it lasts. The Lunar Article @ http://www.lunarliving.org has been posted today.

The past few weeks since the Solar Eclipse have certainly provided some surprises for leaders around the world. Prayers go out to safe transitions for all who are dealing with turmoil and unrest.  Jupiter ingressed to Aries on  January 22. Leadership and aggressions are likely to be impacted by Jupiter's transit in Aries. Saturn's retrograde in Libra began on January 26. Business and marriage partnership could be restructured while Saturn is in the "review" state of Libra. Mercury will ingress Aquarius February 3 and Venus will ingress Capricorn on February 4.

Today was Groundhog Day and based on the various reports, the Eastern U.S. regions are less likely than the Western U.S. to have to put up with too much more winter.... or will we?  I just discovered today that we've been relying on the wrong rodent "hog" for the wintery forecast. *The Romans used Hedgehogs to predict how much longer winter weather would endure. Oy! No wonder Punxsutawney Phil's predictions are only 40% accurate!

Plus, a Happy Valentine's Wish and Hug to all our friends. 

*Groundhog/Hedgehog information source - http://voices.washingtonpost.com/blog-post/2011/02/groundhog_day_2011_is_punxsuta.html

Sagittarius New Moon - December 5, 2010

The Sagittarius New Moon is the precursor to the Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse December 21, 2010. The New Moon should have a calming quality, for the most part. Of course, with Mars and Mercury still transiting Out of Bounds, and now the Moon will also be OOB for a few days, we could easily get caught off guard. Yet, that seems to be the nature of the Out of Bounds transits.  We can minimize some of that by being prepared. Additionally, Mercury's retrograde motion starting on December 10 will likely make a fine smear of a mess on the Christmas holiday. Those individuals who do their shopping, preparation and travel arrangements early in the month, will be the least impacted. But for many, that early preparation takes all the fun and adventure out of the event. Be that as it may, this holiday season is likely to be a lot like the 2003 Christmas Mercury Retrograde. If you remember that one, you will want to plan your events to NOT have a repeat of that. Read more about this New Moon's aspects at http://www.lunarliving.org/

New Moon in Scorpio Alert

Faith - in loving memory

Despite the New Moon in Scorpio being known for it's intensity, we should actually have a fairly relaxed time of it this year.  We can still use the deep thinking process while having some fun. Some of the concerns are with the Venus retrograde preparing to move back into Libra, Mercury preparing to transit out of bounds (extreme declination) as well as Mars also preparing to transit out of bounds for the better part of November. These "on the edge" transits can take their toll if we try to force ourselves to make everything right. Find the right perspective to balance the activities with the potential outcomes. Be honest with ourselves about our abilities and our desires. Remember the adage, "the truth will set you free." Then take it moment by moment and day by day and let the rest of life drift as it will.

New Moon in Virgo Alert - September 8, 2010

The New Moon in Virgo on September 8 while Mercury is retrograde in Virgo is giving us a healthy perspective on our environment. We certainly can find new releases on our energies with this New Moon. Where we are still faltering is under the weight of the Cardinal t-square that continues to challenge all of us. Thankfully, as the days go by, little by little, planets are moving out of the square, and releasing us with a new sense of confidence.  Venus will ingress Scorpio for a mutual reception to Mars in Libra on September 8. Jupiter will "re-gress" back into Pisces on September 9. Then Mercury will station direct on the 12th and Pluto will station direct on the 14th. There's likely to be some confusion in the air, but for now, we can certainly utilize this crisp New Moon's energies for an invigorating outlook.