Full Moon in Aries - Seeing Both Sides

On Friday September 29, we will have a Full Moon at 6 degrees of Aries. This Full Moon is unusual in that it does not have any aspects other than the opposition to the Sun. Full Moons are a time of balance or choice as the Sun is in the opposite sign to the Moon. This Full Moon, the Sun is in partner focused Libra. During Libra season we are asked to create harmony and balance, and to look at what is fair and just in our relationships. We are also asked to compromise and to create beauty in the world around us. With the Moon in fiery Aries, our emotions turn our attention towards the self. Where have we compromised too much? Have we focused so much on the “other” that we have forgotten our own needs? This Full Moon we are asked to think about how we can retain our individuality within partnerships. We may also be asked to take the lead and stand up for justice or for our creative voice.

 This Full Moon is also unusual in that the North Node has moved into the sign of Aries, however this lunation is not an eclipse. Usually eclipses occur when the a New or Full Moon falls into the same sign as the Nodes. However the Full Moon is at 6 degrees and the North Node is at 24 degrees of Aries, so they are far enough away that an eclipse does not occur. However the next two lunations will be eclipses. In October we will have a Solar Eclipse in the sign of Libra and a Lunar Eclipse in the sign of Taurus. This is a transition period between the Taurus/Scorpio eclipse axis which we are leaving, and the Aries/Libra eclipse axis which we are entering for the next year. So while this Full Moon is not an eclipse, it can be seen as a precursor to the upcoming eclipses in October and in 2024. Eclipses are times of endings, beginnings and revelations, so watch what themes pop up for you around this Full Moon. They are clues as to what the coming eclipses hold for you.

 

Also on this day there is a square between Venus in Leo and Uranus in Taurus. Squares between Venus and Uranus point to unusual events that disrupt our sense of what is harmonious or beautiful. You may meet unusual people, particularly women, or be confronted by forms of art or music that challenge us. Venus is in loud, creative and glamourous Leo, making her way forward after her retrograde journey this past summer. She is helping us to tie up any loose ends and integrate the lessons from this summer, particularly in the Leo house of your chart. In the sign of Leo this tends to manifest as breakups, drama and scandal. Uranus is the planet of chaos, sudden change and inspiration. In Taurus, when activated, this placement can show up as earthquakes, strikes, protests, and the rebellion of those who idealize nature or the past. Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus can be disruptions in the outer world that cause drama and scandal.

 

The Sabian symbol for this Full Moon is A Man Successfully Expressing Himself in Two Realms at Once. This symbol is about the ability to see both sides of a situation and to hold two ideas as both true at the same time. I think the Sabian symbol holds the key to the challenges this week’s Full Moon presents us with. Can we see that both partnership and individuality can be in harmony? That both integrity and compromise can be achieved? Can we make beauty out of the chaos and drama that may disrupt our sense of order? Finding the balance is what will help us navigate this Full Moon.

 

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New Moon in Virgo - Healthy Habits

On Thursday September 14, 2023 we have a New Moon at 21 degrees of Virgo. New Moons occur when the Sun and Moon are in the same sign, so the solar energies of the conscious mind are working together with the lunar energies of the subconscious. This is why it’s a great time to set a goal as the two energies are in sync with each other. Also this is the start of the lunar cycle, so ideas planted now will grow as the Moon waxes in the sky. 

Virgo is a sign that is analytical, detail oriented and practical. It tends to rule topics like health, routines and how we are of service to the world. The Virgo New Moon is a great time to set goals in any of these areas. Are you looking to revamp your daily routine? Do you have a specific health goal? Or want to start a new job? This is a great New Moon to set intentions or do spell work for this. 

The day after on Friday September 15, Mercury retrograde in Virgo ends. Mercury stations and will start moving forward again. Mercury rules travel and communication, so if we have been feeling frustrated, or stuck things will start to become more smooth and momentum will increase. 

The New Moon has a couple of positive aspects to it, in the form of a trine to Jupiter and Uranus in Taurus. Jupiter helps bring positive energy, optimism and growth to your goals. Uranus supports the New Moon with inspiration and lets us see options we maybe overlooked before. 

The Sabian Symbol for this New Moon is “A Royal Coat of Arms”. This symbol tells us that we are being asked to set goals with integrity and to make sure that we are setting a good example to others. It also asks us to make sure our goals our in alignment with our spiritual values. 

All these aspects make for a great New Moon for setting new healthy goals and routines that will carry us forward in a life more in alignment with our Higher Selves.

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Blue Moon in Pisces - Melancholoy Dreams

 On Wednesday August 30 we will have a Blue Moon in the sign on Pisces. A Blue Moon is an unusual occurrence, as it is the second Full Moon in a month. Thus the phrase “once in a blue moon”. This can only happen when we have The first Full Moon in the first day or two of the month, as we did this August. All Full Moons are a time of heightened emotions as we reach the culmination of the waxing lunar phase. However Blue Moons add an extra spark of magic, letting us know that anything is possible. With this Blue Moon in the romantic sign of Pisces, it’s a great time to dream big, and to release those big dreams to the Universe, assured they will come back to us in the right time and form for our highest good.

 

Moonology Cards

This Full Moon is at 7 degrees of Pisces, opposite the Sun in practical Virgo. The Sun has us focusing on the practical and on getting organized and back into routine. However our emotional and subconscious side ruled by the Moon, wants us to reach for the stars. We want to take a break from the hard work of Virgo and find time to daydream of what might be possible. This Full Moon we are being asked to keep our feet planted firmly on the ground (Virgo) but to take the time to look up at the heavens (Pisces). It’s okay to take a break, in fact you probably need to, but don’t be taken away so far by fantasy and escapism that you don’t get anything done.

 

Also lending a more serious tone to this lunation is Saturn who is conjunct the Full Moon. This aspect can lead to a feeling of melancholy and even despair, as Saturn rules limitations and responsibility, while the Moon wants to escape into daydream in spiritual Pisces. Being reminded of our responsibilities can lead to feeling sorry for ourselves. There is a temptation to shut ourselves away and write sad poetry now. It’s not the worst idea, as a positive way to use this aspect is in putting our creative fantasies (Moon) into practical form (Saturn).

 

The Sabian Symbol for the Full Moon is “A Girl Blowing a Bugle”. This Full Moon can herald a time of change. Our fantasies may stir us to take action now. If we want to change our lives and make our dreams real, we are going to have to make actual changes. Will we answer the call? This symbol also speaks to rebellious individuals pointing the way to growth and change in the collective. This can come in the form of protest, or through controversial art, music or film that challenges the old ways and thinking.

 

Overall this Full Moon is one where we can get some inspiration, and use that energy to spark practical changes. If we want our dreams to become more than a fantasy, we are going to have to do something to make it happen. We are asked to name our big dream and then get to work on it. We might then just be surprised at how the Universe delivers it. After all it is a Blue Moon. 

 

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