New Moon at 8'15° Libra, Saturday 1st October ~~1:11am (UK time)

The New Moon in Libra will take place at 1:11am on 1^st October; satiating fans of binary and those who deem series’ of 1s to be fortuitous.  Indeed, this New Moon does bring a ‘breath of fresh air’ kind of feeling with it.

During the two weeks which have elapsed since the recent lunar eclipse, many positive astrological changes have occurred.  Mercury and Pluto are no longer retrograde and bring with their direct motion, the feeling of possibility and accomplishment; clearer communications, more open expression passion and drive and the ability to glean clarity after a rather confusing Spring/Summer 2016. 

Jupiter has also moved into Libra and brings with it a sense of possibility and compromise, it will remain here until November 2017 and so anybody born in the sign of Libra, or with planets here will feel the uplift when Jupiter reaches them.  Jupiter is given more of its explorative and optimistic scope in fair, peace-loving Libra and people will be more inclined to compromise and appease one another for the next year.  Having experienced a year of Jupiter in more discerning and critical Virgo, I think this easier energy will bring relief to most of us.

 Another positive change is that Mars is now in Capricorn; having had a 3 month retrograde period during late Spring/Summer 2016.  Mars had spent an inexorably long period of time in Sagittarius, moving back and forth, and only taking a little sojourn into Scorpio during May and June.  Mars energy is splayed and distracted when in Sagittarius; seeking experience and exploration but accomplishing little in the more constructive sense. 

With Mars now in Capricorn (as of last Tuesday 27^th September) where it is said to be exalted, the energy and drive of Mars is refined and directive, in a sign which is concerned largely with implementing energy in a resourceful and well-planned way.  We’ll all have our most decisive, goaty, sure-stepping capabilities at the forefront during the next 6 weeks. 

The New Moon itself takes place at 8’15°  Libra and is less than 4° from Jupiter, allowing it to encapsulate all of the above, along with the exuberant conviviality that we naturally associate with the Jupiterian energy.  It sends a week sextile (60° angle to Saturn), along with quincunx (150° angle) to Neptune, bringing this Saturn-Neptune square briefly into focus again, as they finally begin to move in their separate ways.

This Saturn-Neptune square has been a profoundly dominant feature since November 2015 and has caused a great deal of confusion, dishonesty and misinformation.  This alone has been the main perpetrator behind the political upheavals and inappropriacies of the previous year, with Mars’ retrograde ensuring that clarity be kept well below the surface throughout the majority of the year. 

This New Moon gives a nudge to these two, as if to say, “what have you learned,” and to ask us to review our lives over the previous months and consider whether we have made any mistakes we can learn from.  For those of you with planets around 9° of the mutable signs; Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, this aspect’s dissipation will be a great relief! 

There will be a period from 10^th to 14^th October where this aspect is triggered once more, by Mars and any industrious efforts we’re making at this time will be thwarted and tested.  This week is not a good week to begin any new projects and will lead to a very powerful Full Moon, which I will write about closer to the time.

This really does promise to be a great Autumn/Winter and so much of what has made 2016 a complicated and stressful year for so many, will begin to come right.  For those who have sailed through 2016 easily, things will probably improve further. 

Saturn picks up a good deal of pace going forwards so those with mid-Sagittarius planets will feel the effects of this and likely be either more serious, or feel a little pressure to achieve or put more effort into things (which will depend upon the house in our chart this falls in).

October will overall be a grounding month and whilst there will be no instance results, but things will start to fall into place and make more sense again.  This is a New Moon to celebrate, falling; as it does in the middle of the weekend and providing the perfect opportunity to spend some time doing things you enjoy, without the need for worries or concerns.

This is also the beginning of a more creative time and Venus-ruled Libra will enhance the arts and encourage us to be more expressive with our aesthetic sensibility, musical or artists sides.  Also, for the first time in a while the conditions are good for romance and beginning new relationships.  Traditionally New Moons are a great time to meet somebody, begin a relationship, fall in love, but with 2016 being filled with retrogrades and dominated by a confusing, energy-sapping Saturn-Neptune square; this has not been the case for a while.  In fact the reverse has been occurring, as people at their most disgruntled have been inclined to dissolve relationships which require time and effort they don't feel they have the resource for.  

For those of you who would like to know a little more about your direction in life, or when and how your love life is likely to improve, I can now offer astrology and tarot readings via Skype; with prices starting at £20.  I often use tarot to answer questions and astrology to provide detailed insights on timings and changes in life.  

Face-to-face readings are also available for locally based folks. ♥

Wishing you all a healthy, happy, uplifting and healing New Moon weekend.

Shalom~~~~~~

waxy

x

New Moon at 8'15° Libra, Saturday 1st October ~~1:11am (UK time)

The New Moon in Libra will take place at 1:11am on 1^st October; satiating fans of binary and those who deem series’ of 1s to be fortuitous.  Indeed, this New Moon does bring a ‘breath of fresh air’ kind of feeling with it.

During the two weeks which have elapsed since the recent lunar eclipse, many positive astrological changes have occurred.  Mercury and Pluto are no longer retrograde and bring with their direct motion, the feeling of possibility and accomplishment; clearer communications, more open expression passion and drive and the ability to glean clarity after a rather confusing Spring/Summer 2016. 

Jupiter has also moved into Libra and brings with it a sense of possibility and compromise, it will remain here until November 2017 and so anybody born in the sign of Libra, or with planets here will feel the uplift when Jupiter reaches them.  Jupiter is given more of its explorative and optimistic scope in fair, peace-loving Libra and people will be more inclined to compromise and appease one another for the next year.  Having experienced a year of Jupiter in more discerning and critical Virgo, I think this easier energy will bring relief to most of us.

 Another positive change is that Mars is now in Capricorn; having had a 3 month retrograde period during late Spring/Summer 2016.  Mars had spent an inexorably long period of time in Sagittarius, moving back and forth, and only taking a little sojourn into Scorpio during May and June.  Mars energy is splayed and distracted when in Sagittarius; seeking experience and exploration but accomplishing little in the more constructive sense. 

With Mars now in Capricorn (as of last Tuesday 27^th September) where it is said to be exalted, the energy and drive of Mars is refined and directive, in a sign which is concerned largely with implementing energy in a resourceful and well-planned way.  We’ll all have our most decisive, goaty, sure-stepping capabilities at the forefront during the next 6 weeks. 

The New Moon itself takes place at 8’15°  Libra and is less than 4° from Jupiter, allowing it to encapsulate all of the above, along with the exuberant conviviality that we naturally associate with the Jupiterian energy.  It sends a week sextile (60° angle to Saturn), along with quincunx (150° angle) to Neptune, bringing this Saturn-Neptune square briefly into focus again, as they finally begin to move in their separate ways.

This Saturn-Neptune square has been a profoundly dominant feature since November 2015 and has caused a great deal of confusion, dishonesty and misinformation.  This alone has been the main perpetrator behind the political upheavals and inappropriacies of the previous year, with Mars’ retrograde ensuring that clarity be kept well below the surface throughout the majority of the year. 

This New Moon gives a nudge to these two, as if to say, “what have you learned,” and to ask us to review our lives over the previous months and consider whether we have made any mistakes we can learn from.  For those of you with planets around 9° of the mutable signs; Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, this aspect’s dissipation will be a great relief! 

There will be a period from 10^th to 14^th October where this aspect is triggered once more, by Mars and any industrious efforts we’re making at this time will be thwarted and tested.  This week is not a good week to begin any new projects and will lead to a very powerful Full Moon, which I will write about closer to the time.

This really does promise to be a great Autumn/Winter and so much of what has made 2016 a complicated and stressful year for so many, will begin to come right.  For those who have sailed through 2016 easily, things will probably improve further. 

Saturn picks up a good deal of pace going forwards so those with mid-Sagittarius planets will feel the effects of this and likely be either more serious, or feel a little pressure to achieve or put more effort into things (which will depend upon the house in our chart this falls in).

October will overall be a grounding month and whilst there will be no instance results, but things will start to fall into place and make more sense again.  This is a New Moon to celebrate, falling; as it does in the middle of the weekend and providing the perfect opportunity to spend some time doing things you enjoy, without the need for worries or concerns.

This is also the beginning of a more creative time and Venus-ruled Libra will enhance the arts and encourage us to be more expressive with our aesthetic sensibility, musical or artists sides.  Also, for the first time in a while the conditions are good for romance and beginning new relationships.  Traditionally New Moons are a great time to meet somebody, begin a relationship, fall in love, but with 2016 being filled with retrogrades and dominated by a confusing, energy-sapping Saturn-Neptune square; this has not been the case for a while.  In fact the reverse has been occurring, as people at their most disgruntled have been inclined to dissolve relationships which require time and effort they don't feel they have the resource for.  

For those of you who would like to know a little more about your direction in life, or when and how your love life is likely to improve, I can now offer astrology and tarot readings via Skype; with prices starting at £20.  I often use tarot to answer questions and astrology to provide detailed insights on timings and changes in life.  

Face-to-face readings are also available for locally based folks. ♥

Wishing you all a healthy, happy, uplifting and healing New Moon weekend.

Shalom~~~~~~

waxy

x

New Moon in Cancer ~4th July 2016~ making amends

This New Moon occurs at 12:01pm here in the UK; almost exactly at midday and on the actual entitled 'moon day' – now referred to as 'Monday'.

Although this New Moon is not an eclipse, and doesn't have any additional astronomical significance it is an important one this year. It marks a psychological beginning to the 2016 Summer which seems to have, so far, been absent. In my experience, I've never known the start of Summer to feel so much like Winter; both in energy and in actual weather too.

The major contributory factor for this is that Mars turned retrograde on 18th April 2016 and has been going backwards (from the earth's perspective) until this morning- 12:36am on Thursday 30th June. When a planet is observed as retrograde (the earth's orbit is parallel and moving more quickly around the Sun) then the influence of that planet becomes introspective, backward and more complex. For Mars this occurs every 2 years and during this period your energy levels may be notable lower, your tolerance markedly limited and your progress not notable in any way at all.

With Mars gaining momentum for the first time in more than 3 months, this New Moon will feel like a heady influx of newness. Cancer is a very wholesome, family oriented sign and so there will be a focus towards unification with people closest to us. There is of course not a simplistic, overnight, light-hearted way to shed all of the tensions of recent months. That is a gradual process, the vibe of this New Moon is about recognition of barriers, chasms of negativity and with whom amends need to be made.




The rising sign for this chart shows Virgo (the same as for the last full moon interestingly enough – although with 9º variance) just like the full moon; which was the second in a month sagittarius, this re-visit to Virgo invites us to 'look again'. The strengths of Virgo is the dutiful, patient, conscientious and caring elements but of course the weakness is the ease in discriminate criticism and over-bearing righteousness. From my observations much of the latter has been observable present in society in recent weeks and so, I would postulate that the re-visit of Virgo rising asks us reconsider and perhaps look towards the positive traits of Virgo a little more.

Interestingly the ruler of Virgo (previously cited as Mercury) which is Chiron, is right at the Descendent at this chart – the area which depicts the 'other'. Chiron illustrates the inner world of Virgo and, indeed all of us, in wherever we experience Chiron in our charts and our psyches. Chiron is referred to as “the wounded healer” and represents that part of each of us which we feel is tainted, impure, weak or in some way subject to our own personal revoke. This is often experienced in such a personal way that we feel we need to hide, or cover up this so-called weakness. We find it difficult to accept and integrate this side of ourselves and so, often, when we are prodded or questioned in this area we become defensive, uncomfortable and turn our self-criticism outwardly.

The way to work positively with this part of ourselves is so simple however; it is only to recognise that everybody feels this way about some part of themselves. That if we speak of it, share our weaknesses, open up about our fears, others will do the same. Intrinsically all most people want is to feel part of something and close to others; so strangely enough whilst Chiron is what often gives us the urge to separate and protect ourselves, it is the key (the key being the symbol for Chiron) to that which connects us.

As Chiron falls at the connective 7th House/descendant of this new Moon chart we are reminded that we can heal any rifts by allowing ourselves to feel connected and to do this all we need to do is open up. The great thing about astrology is it gives us information about timings. It would easy to logistically 'know' that you need to build a bridge with another, but when a chart shows influences like this, we can be sure others will want to reach out too, or at the very least be far more responsive to such an advance than at any other time.




Now, in some cases difficult times illustrate where irreconcilable differences lurk and with Pluto opposing this New Moon, from the 4th House the inception of some big changes will be timed by this New Moon. Some people will have been trying to deal with issues that have become more and more complex during the last 3 or so months, to the point where it has become obvious change is the only option available. Remember that old cliché that “a break is as good as a rest” and that great decisions are made from a place of clarity, not despair.

For those of you who feel burned out by this incredibly intense Spring/early Summer so far do try to take some time out. It's not a time to make decisions, it's a time to catch up on sleep, reconnect with people you love, spend time with the purity of animals and ride through the Pluto opposition to this Sun-Moon. The truth will always surface with Pluto and so it's okay to stop thinking, take some time and wait for that to occur, naturally organically.




It's going to take Mars a while to build up speed and it also will take another month or so to leave the 'shadow of its retrograde cycle', until then things will unfold and sanity will resurface. Jupiter is still in Virgo; one of its least expressive signs and when it moves into Libra on 10th September we're all going to be feeling so much more upbeat and joyful.

The key is not to be rash with this period, but to take the time to reach out and reconnect to others and if you've got the opportunity; take some time out and switch off the mind. Things will right themselves…..slowly.

Focus on the love. As always. ♥

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