FULL MOON IN ARIES The Full Moon will take place at 06°00’ Aries (antiscion 24°00’ Virgo). This is usually known as a “me-first” Full Moon. However, Moon’s dispositor Mars is in detriment in Libra, conjunct Lunar South Node and in an 8th house flavour quincunx to Uranus R. This is not a friendly Mars but is one with a tendency for a lack of compromise (Libra) whilst over-reacting (Uranus R) in the face of any kind of perceived disruption. Plans seem not to take off possibly due to lack of enthusiasm (Mars conjunct South Node). And of course, Mars-South Node are part of the [...]
MERCURY STATIONS DIRECT Mercury stations direct at 08°00’ Virgo (antiscion 22° Aries) only a few hours after the New Moon in Virgo and opposite the Saturn SR station at 07°12’ Pisces last June. This opposition could bring back a certain narrowmindedness as we concentrate ourselves on the small details (Mercury in Virgo) perhaps to contrast the fear of losing oneself in the vastness (Saturn in Pisces), it’s certainly a good time to talk things over with someone whose opinion you respect (the opposition aspect, trying to find a compromise). Just to recap what might have occurred [...]
NEW MOON IN VIRGO the devil is in the details but so is salvation There will be a New Moon at 21°59’ Virgo (antiscion 08°01’ Aries) on the 14-15th of this month depending upon where you find yourself in the world. The New Moon occurs almost to the minute at the same degree as its dispositor Mercury’s station to retrograde on the 23rd of August. Mercury is presently almost stationary before its direct station which will occur only 19 hours after this lunation at 08°00’ Virgo which in turn is in a tight opposition to the degree of the Saturn station to retrograde at 07°12’ [...]
VENUS STATIONS DIRECT The direct station takes place at 12°12’ Leo (antiscion 17°48’ Taurus) only 12 hours before Jupiter stations retrograde. Just to recap: A Venus retrograde period: exposes those areas of self that are normally concealed from view and are often the complete opposite of the behaviour we normally show and this in itself could undoubtedly cause emotional stress for us. Thus, the Venus retrograde period is an excellent time to contemplate those which are our deepest and most personal creative needs and if the flaws and faults enhanced, and so readily [...]
JUPITER STATIONS RETROGRADE …look inside, you’ll find the answer there Jupiter stations retrograde at 15°35’ Taurus (antiscion 14°25’ Leo). The antiscion point is very near the Venus station direct degree (12°12’) which occurs 12 hours before. We have an opportunity over the next four months to turn inwards and gain deeper insights into spiritual or philosophical issues since our wisdom will flow with more ease from the subconscious to the conscious self. This is also an excellent period during which to seek out underlying beliefs concerning the current matters of the [...]
FULL MOON IN PISCES I feel you…… There will be a full Moon at 07°25’ Pisces (antiscion 22°35’ Libra). This is the second Full Moon in August an uncommon but not rare event. In the Western world we tend to indulge ourselves in feeling-based activities on full Moon days but in Tibetan Buddhist monastic tradition this is a day devoted to the purification of “negative” karma during which people are encouraged to indulge less, thus creating space to contemplate the true nature of reality (1). An emotionally stable lunation chart but with hardly any inclination to think [...]
MARS ENTERS LIBRA the diplomat…. Mars isn’t particularly happy in the sign of Libra, the sign of its detriment. It’s one of Venus’s home signs and of course fiery Mars can’t possibly be content with all that “harmony and goodwill to all” crap. Mars in Libra obviously “fights” for fairness and uses his energy to charm and befriend but his lack of willingness to seriously engage leads to indecision and compromise either of which can often start off a spiral of frustration for all involved until the fuse eventually blows. During the sojourn in Libra Mars will make [...]
URANUS STATIONS RETROGRADE …… can we cope with surprises? Uranus starts his yearly, five-month retrograde period at 23°04’ Taurus on 28-29 August (antiscion 06°56’ Leo) which lasts until 24 January when it stations direct at 19°05’ Taurus. When planets station, they usually manifest all their power. Uranus represents revolution and change as well as the need to be free and independent, above all from responsibility. The planet governs science and technology as well as astrology it also lends an “aloof” feeling or impression to any planet it aspects. Some keywords [...]
MERCURY STATIONS RETROGRADE IN VIRGO Let’s endeavour to discern the useful from the useless… Mercury stations retrograde at 21°51’ Virgo (antisicion 08°09’ Aries) to station direct at 08°00’ Virgo on 15 September. This Mercury retrograde in an Earth sign could involve re-thinking what tangible results we have so far obtained in life, if our basic needs are being met, if we feel safe in our environment. So, we may find fault with our actual status quo and ask ourselves what we might be able to do to change things. Gemini and Virgo, both ruled by Mercury, may respond [...]
NEW MOON IN LEO A time to shine but not for all….. There will be a New Moon at 23°17’ Leo (antiscion 06°43’ Taurus). New Moons are times when the Sun and Moon are conjoined in the identical degree of the same sign and this causes the Moon to remain hidden from our view. It’s a great moment to set intentions for the coming month regarding the matters of the house where it falls in our natal chart. New Moons can be seen as moments of “seeding”. There are no planets in the Air element in this lunation chart, planning ahead is difficult or not seen as something “to [...]