Aries Full Moon - October 11-12, 2011

So.... did you all make it through the Cardinal T-squares of September? There will be many more of them to deal with over the next few years because of the long term square between Uranus and Pluto.  I have yet to talk with anyone who didn't experience some type of emotional, psychological or physical trauma during the T-squares. The good news is that this Full Moon, although still a bit tense, will give us some sense of balance and release.The Full Moon article is posted at LunarLiving. We need to get as much rest as possible in October since November will bring us a whole different set of challenges to navigate from the Fixed T-squares to the Solar Eclipse.  

For now, this Aries Full Moon has a really useful set of sextiles and trines that have the potential of assisting us in several ways.  The key will be in finding how to utilize the positives while the various difficult transits could keep us on edge and distracted.

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.

Pisces Full Moon - September 12, 2011

The memories of the September 11 attack ten years ago has the potential to drain many United States citizens. Although considerable time has passed to allow for healing, the memories continue to haunt those who had to experience the event first hand. We remember the victims along with the heroes who risked their lives during those traumatic hours and the arduous days of post-carnage. Sorting through and honoring the memories can be extremely difficult since it takes us right back to ground zero in a heart beat. This will be a tear-filled day for many and the Pisces Full Moon [aka Corn Moon] will tip the emotional scale into overload. Read more about dealing with the energies at Lunar Living. We need to do what ever is necessary to pay homage without emotionally re-experiencing the full impact of the memories.

Beyond the Full Moon, beginning September 15, as Venus enters Libra and Pluto stations direct, there will be a series of T-squares formed from Venus, then the Sun and then Mercury to Pluto and Uranus. The series of transits will persist until October 1. This will give us time to settle into the changes that will culminate from the difficult aspects, but at the same time, it will challenge us to become forward thinkers to find the best way to utilize the energies. Thankfully, there will not be any out of bounds transits at this time, so we can stay focused on the immediate issues and not worry quite so much about safety and emotional insecurities. Individuals with a consistently positive outlook should navigate through this challenging T-square with ease. Be willing to rise each day with a desire to conquer the personal demons that will become more and more apparent as the month wears on. By the time October arrives, we will understand better what we were dealing with and how it has changed us. While we are in the middle of the energies we may not be able to clearly comprehend the "mission." Keeping a "T-square" journal can help provide focus. Individuals with birthdays between September 21 and October 4 are likely to experience the biggest impacts.

The fall equinox will occur on September 23 for the north hemisphere countries and it will be the beginning of spring for the south hemisphere countries.

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 Full Moon - August 13, 2011

Looks like everyone is feeling the Out of Bounds Mars this month. Add in the Cardinal T-square pattern and we can definitely feel the emotional distress that has surfaced. Just like Howard Beale in "Network," (1976) so many people are "... as mad as hell and ... not going to take this any more!"   The quote is the epitome of life imitating art imitating life. This Aquarius Full Moon is highlighting that frustration we are all feeling. Thankfully, the Universe is stepping in with some healing salve to help calm down the volatility of the emotions. There is a loose Cradle aspect that has formed from the opposition of the Mars and Pluto, adding a united front on either side of the Uranus powerpoint of the T-square. Chiron and Jupiter are working together as team players to try to tone down the frustration and add back in a sense of respect and responsibility.  Like Howard Beale, Jupiter and Chiron are letting it be known that it's simply not enough to sit on the sidelines and click our tongues at the senseless behavior. The Full Moon article at Lunar Living provides some timelines and suggestions for handling the energies over the next few days while the aspects from Chiron and Jupiter wrangle with the T-square. And a quick alert; this square aspect (approx 2 deg. orb) between Uranus in Aries and Pluto in Capricorn could be just a taste of what's to come in the future. There will be seven exact (0 deg. orb) square-offs between these two planets starting June 24, 2012 until March 16, 2015.