Blue Moon in Sagittarius - A Golden Opportunity

 On Sunday May 31 we have a rare Blue Moon in the sign of Sagittarius. A Blue Moon is the second full moon in a month, a once in every two- or three-year occurrence. Thus, the saying "once in a blue moon" to mean something that happens rarely. Blue Moons are considered to be extra powerful, due to their rareness. This one is at 9 degrees of Sagittarius, a sign that is about expansiveness, adventure and big ideas. Full Moons occur when the Sun and Moon are in opposite signs, and are a time of culmination, choices and heightened emotion. With the Sun in Gemini, we have been focused on socializing, sharing ideas, communication and small adventures. The Full Moon in Sag comes along to remind us to look at the big picture, to dream big and plan for bigger and bolder adventures. This is a time to have fun and expand our view of the world. 

Moonology Oracle

 

This Full Moon is supported by a trine to Saturn in Aries and a sextile with Pluto in Aquarius. Saturn brings structure and material support to our big plans and goals. We are being asked to dream big, but not to leave it in the realm of fantasy. Saturn in Aries encourages us to take concrete action to make those big ideals real. What steps can we take today to bring them into our everyday reality. Pluto assists us through changes in the wider world, particularly through new technologies, and community support. We cannot go backwards to the way things used to be but rather must adapt to the world and the changes it presents to us. 

The Nodes are squaring the Blue Moon in Virgo and Pisces. The Nodes have associations with fate and karma. Changes that we make now have a sense of destiny to them. You may feel both a push to make changes and move forward, but also a desire to resist and stay in our comfort zone. The North Node in Pisces pushes us to think spiritually and to imagine possibilities, while the South Node in Virgo fusses over the details and may hinder us by giving us excuses as to why the changes feel too big to make. It's important to remember that you have been through changes before and can handle it again. By giving your Virgo side a step-by-step list, this can help to alleviate any feelings of resistance or anxiety. 

Also, on this day, Mercury in Gemini makes a sextile with Chiron in Aries. This aspect brings us important messages around healing old wounds, particularly around our sense of self and identity. We are given an opportunity to express ourselves authentically now. You may be the person who helps another, or you may receive a healing message yourself. Watch for what triggers you or what resonates on this day as the Universe is bringing important messages now to help you move forward. 

The Sabian Symbol for this Blue Moon is "A Golden Goddess of Opportunity." This is a perfect symbol for our optimistic Sagittarius Blue Moon. Not only is it a powerful lunation, but it is a lucky one where fate is pushing us to grow, and we are being supported by the Universe in making bold changes. This symbol speaks to the power of following our own destiny and speaking our truth. We are being asked to listen to our hearts and dream big. To challenge ourselves to step out of routine and our comfort zone to answer our destiny. 

 

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New Moon in Taurus - A Lightbulb Moment

 On Saturday May 11 we have a New Moon at 25 degrees of Taurus. New Moons are the start of the lunar cycle and are considered a good time for planting seeds of goals and intentions. As the Moon grows in the sky over the next two weeks, so will your intention. It is also when the Sun and Moon are in the same sign, so represents both the active and receptive parts of ourselves working together. Taurus rules, finances, values, wealth and nature. The Taurus New Moon can be a great time for setting goals around money, overall prosperity, and anything to do with the body or nature, including gardening and pets. 

Moonology Oracle

 

 This New Moon is conjunct Mercury, who is right at the end of Taurus and just about to join Uranus at 0 degrees of Gemini. Mercury is the divine messenger, so this New Moon will bring some important messages to us. A light bulb of inspiration or realization goes off and we see things from a new perspective. There may be revelations around what we value and how our own or others' actions do or do not align anymore. This is further emphasized by Uranus being conjunct the New Moon. Even though it is in the next sign, Gemini, it is only a few degrees away. Expect some surprising news or sudden changes. Whatever Mercury and Uranus' messages are for you this New Moon, it won't be boring. Adding to this is Jupiter which is making a sextile in Cancer. Jupiter brings luck and in this aspect says that there is opportunity in whatever surprising news comes our way.

While the New Moon looks to be overall favourable, it is closely conjunct the fixed star Algol, at 26 degrees of Taurus. This fixed star is sometimes called the "demon star" or the "head of Medusa". This star has associations with beheading, assassinations and falls from power. Coupled with Mercury and Uranus in conjunction with the New Moon, I am expecting that we will hear some shocking news about people in power around this time. In our own lives, this may not necessarily be anything dramatic but watch for sudden departures or surprising news. Whatever it is, it is best to not resist it, and allow what needs to go  to leave now, as it is for the best in the long run.

The Sabian Symbol for this New Moon is "A Spanish Man Serenading His Lover." This speaks to our ability not only to woo another, but to gently encourage projects and goals to blossom in our lives. In order to bring good things in, we must carefully nurture and sing the praises of whatever we wish to grow in our lives. Gentleness and positivity will do more to bring things along now, than forcefulness or trying to rush things. It is important that we bring patience and a sense of creativity and even romance to whatever we do. 

Overall this New Moon will bring surprising news, a sense of clarity and even inspiration. It is important that we stay open to change and to the messages the Universe is bringing us. While the changes may feel shocking, it is something that is part of moving us forward to better things.

 

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