Lunar Eclipse in Pisces - Good News Disguised as Bad News

 On Sunday September 07 we have a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse at 15 degrees of Pisces. Eclipses happen twice a year, about six months apart. The last pair of eclipses was in March earlier this year. Eclipses happen in pairs with a Lunar and Solar Eclipse occurring within two weeks of each other and are in opposite signs. This month we have a Lunar Eclipse in Pisces and a Solar Eclipse on September 21 in Virgo. The week before the first eclipse to the week after the last eclipse is sometimes referred to as "eclipse season" and is a time of change and disruption.

Moonlogy Oracle

 

Lunar eclipses often bring to light things that are hidden like secrets and scandals. Anything that has been hidden from the light tends to get exposed under a lunar eclipse. This particular lunar eclipse is in Pisces, a sign that is about spirituality, dreams, the subconscious, creativity and the collective. Lunar eclipses in Pisces can reveal hidden mental or emotional health issues, reveal spiritual truths to us or make us more psychically aware. While these truths may initially be upsetting or disruptive, they are trying to help us to grow and heal. I often find that eclipses are trying to get us to course correct, so if we are off the path a little we receive a little nudge from the Universe. However if we have gotten way off course, then the message will be more dramatic.

This Lunar Eclipse is opposite Mercury in Virgo and trine Jupiter in Cancer. Oppositions often manifest as an event in the outside world, in this case a message, as indicated by Mercury who rules communication and travel. Virgo rules over routines, work, physical health and even pets. Expect to hear news in one of these areas that confronts your sense of spirituality, mental health or creativity. It could be that we may have to adjust our routine, make health adjustments, or there are changes at work that may affect our sense of well being and ask us to find a better balance. We are being helped by the trine of Jupiter in Cancer, as the planet of luck and expansion tells us that these changes are ultimately for the best. The changes we make will allow us to grow in the areas of home, family and creativity. 

The Sabian Symbol for this Lunar Eclipse is "The Flow of Inspiration". This symbol is connected to our spirit guides and angels and how the Universe is bringing us messages if only we would stop, slow down and listen. This Full Moon we are being asked to pay attention to the messages and follow the guidance we are given. While the information we receive may not be what we want to hear initially, it does turn out to be helpful in the long run. If you can this week slow down, step back and take note of what is happening around you. The inspiration you receive will be worth it. 

 

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Full Moon in Aquarius - Creative Resolutions

 On Saturday August 09 we have a Full Moon at 16 degrees of Aquarius. Full Moons occur when the Sun and Moon are in opposite signs and often are time to bring balance or make a choice between two opposites. In this case the Sun is in Leo, a fixed fire sign. Leo season is about creativity, fun and self expression, but can also lead us to be excessively focused on the self. The Full Moon in Aquarius asks us to think about the wider community and what we can do to be part of the whole. It asks us to not just focus on our goals and needs but on what is good for the collective and all of humanity. The Full Moon in Aquarius is a great time to find a way to use our uniqueness and ability to shine to benefit others. Ask yourself how you can use your leadership skills and creativity to help and inspire others.

Moonology Oracle

 

This Aquarius Full Moon is unaspected to the other planets (besides the Sun), but it is important to note that on this day Mars will be aspecting the outer planets of Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Mars moves into Libra on August 06 and then shortly after forms a trine to Uranus in Gemini, on the 8th, an opposition to Saturn and Neptune in Aries on the 9^th and a trine to Pluto in Aquarius on the 10th. These planets from a kite formation that is associated with challenges that force us to get creative and do things differently. In this kite, Mars in Libra opposite Saturn and Neptune in Aries forms the challenge. Mars wants to take action particularly towards peace and diplomacy, while Saturn in Aries brings in old conflicts and Neptune causes there to be confusion and disinformation. We may feel like our best efforts are being thwarted at every turn. The good news is that Uranus and Pluto are providing support to us. Uranus in Gemini brings us inspiration and genius ideas, including new technology to help us attack the problem from a different angle. While Pluto in Aquarius is the power of the collective to push towards a resolution that benefits everyone.

 

The Sabian Symbol for this Full Moon is "A Watchdog Standing Guard". I think this symbol is apt given the Mars opposition with Saturn and Neptune in Aries. We are asked to remain on guard this Full Moon against illusion and disinformation. Is someone trying to pull the wool over our eyes or appeal to our ego? Are there people trying to convince us that something is not possible because they are used to the old ways of doing things? There may be those that have an interest in getting us to fight with one another rather than in promoting peace and unity. The Sabian Symbol of the Watchdog reminds us to be loyal and true to our values and to listen to our intuition. If something doesn't feel right that's because it isn't. Don't be afraid to speak out in benefit of the whole.

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Mercury Retrograde in Leo - Reworking Creative Projects

On July 17, 2025 Mercury stationed retrograde at 15 degrees of Leo. This current retrograde period will last until August 11, when Mercury will station direct at 4 degrees of Leo. Mercury retrogrades have become one of the more notorious astrological transits known to the general pubic. It has been blamed for all sorts of mix ups, accidents and blunders. But does it really deserve such a negative reputation? Some people have put plans to start new ventures or travel on hold, or have even refused to sign contracts during this time. Please know that you do not have to resort to such extreme measures and that Mercury retrogrades can be a positive and even productive time. 

Astro Codes Oracle

 

 Mercury retrogrades occur three times a year and last for about three weeks at a time. A retrograde is when a planet appears to move backwards in the sky. Of course the planet does not actually move backward. Rather, it is an optical illusion created by the fact that the Earth and the other planets are moving at different speeds, similar to when you pass a car on the highway and it appears to move backwards. Retrograde periods are a time for pause and reflection, a time to reassess the topics the retrograde planet covers. Mercury is about communication and travel, so when he goes retrograde, it can cause issues with communication, travel delays and breakages of communication equipment like phones and computers. This is Mercury's way of telling us to slow down and think before we speak and to review our plans. We may need to take another look at something or revisit the past before we move forward again.

This current Mercury retrograde is in the sign of Leo, a sign about creativity, self expression and leadership. This year all three Mercury retrogrades are in fire signs - Aries earlier this spring and Sagittarius in November. While all Mercury retrogrades can cause communication and travel issues, the sign the retrograde is in will set the tone for the retrograde. For the current retrograde, watch for drama in yourself or others causing misinformation, as Mercury in Leo can exaggerate or make things more dramatic than they are. Also watch for gossip and scandal as this is another way it can get expressed. If we are keeping a secret, we just might get outed now. Mercury retrograde in Leo can also be about travel issues around a summer vacation. Make sure to give yourself extra time, double check your tickets and be prepared that you may have to adjust plans. 

So how can you use this transit to your advantage? Mercury retrograde in Leo can be a great time to re-look at old creative projects. Do you have a draft for a novel that you put down and didn't finish? Now might be the time to pick it up again and see how it can be improved. Is there an old hobby that you abandoned? This can be a good time to re-look at some of the things we loved to do when we were kids and see if we can try our hand at it again. Mercury retrogrades in Leo can be a good time to reconnect with old friends. Is there someone you haven't seen in a long time but would love to get in touch with? Now is a great time to reconnect with someone, so don't be afraid to reach out. It's also a good time to travel to familiar vacation spots and places that hold fond summer memories. You never know what you might rediscover.

The key to any Mercury retrograde, no matter the sign, is to slow down and reassess things. In communication think before you speak, double check all written communication and ask for clarity from others. In travel give yourself lots of extra time and double check the details. We can't put our lives on hold for a three week transit, so don't sweat it if you have to take a trip or sign important papers, just pay more attention to the details. Remember that the retrograde helps us to re-look at things and revisit people and places. Sometimes we have to do things over to make it better than it was the first time around. 

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