​The Stars are Talking! 9.19.18

Today we find the Moon in Capricorn. It just went by Pluto, which can bring a more serious tone to life, as Capricorn is making sure we are reaching towards something of value, and Pluto leans into transformative work. Of greater interest at the moment is the Lunar Nodes. The Nodes of the Moon are not actual masses but points in space that indicate where the Moon crosses the Ecliptic. The Ecliptic is the path of the Sun in a year. When the Moon and Sun line up on the Ecliptic, we have an (drumroll)_____________________ ECLIPSE!!!

In the context of Evolutionary Astrology, we refer to the South Node of the Moon (upside down horseshoe) as the Past that ideally you are bringing with you those learned talents as well as moving towards the North Node (horseshoe symbol that makes an N shape). When applied to the collective, we look at the Nodes when we see activity being triggered.

Over the entire Summer Mars was hanging out with the South Node in a retrograde state. Retrogrades imply the past as well as the South Node. This put an energetic spin on all situations this Summer that made the energy field akin to the past. In the vain of Aquarius, the experience may have seemed a little unpredictable, without a filter, and/or traumatic. Aquarius is a sign of genius, and it arises thereby not following the herd and therefore, as a change agent can get a lot of flack. In our personal lives, we may have been reminded of old wounds and old traumas that pushed us in the direction of claiming our authentic selves, no matter how different we are. As we know, moving outside the box does not feel comfortable, yet it leads to liberation.

Back to today, we find Uranus in Square aspect to the Nodes of the Moon. When this occurs, the Planet of Thunder and Lightning is interacting with the journey of our evolution. Uranus may decide to "shake things up" as it abhors routine and conditioned reality. Venus in Scorpio is across from Uranus, also squaring the Nodes. Venus rules relating to others and our values. Venus in Scorpio will seek to keep our relating really really real, no BS, no matter how hard it is for us. Ultimately, the potential to bring up experiences with others that may shock us or derail us, and we need to have in order to transform the muck into gold, and our best direction forward. Saturn will do his best to settle the potential chaos and remind us to look at the bigger picture and commit to what will stand the test of time.

Hang on to your hats! It looks like by Saturday the Moon will move into Pisces bringing us into sentimental and romantic feelings. Venus will start to chill and the Sun will shift to Libra on Sunday asking us to consider the other and seek balance and peace.

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Sagittarius Moon 9/15/2018
The Moon entered Sagittarius last night from Scorpio.   The last few days may have had a bit of an intense edge as Scorpio is fulfilled by the rich and raw deep truths of our existence.  It is keen to pick up what is not being said, what shadows would like to emerge and the nirvana of very close intimacy.  As the Moon met up with Jupiter in Scorpio, the essence of Scorpio's desire was further emphasized.  Did anything come up for you in the past day and a half that brought you closer to ultimate truth?

Now we have shifted to the Sagittarius energy which believes the answers lie just around the next bend.  This belief gives Sagittarius an optimistic view of life.  Sagittarius holds that life is a journey and it's unfolding brings more and more knowledge.  In this way, Sagittarius can enjoy traveling to foreign lands and experiencing different cultures in order to bring more understanding to the meaning of our existence.  

Today the Moon will commune with Chiron, the Wounded Healer.  A centaur that had a cut which could not heal as he was immortal.  The wound had to be incorporated and integrated into the self and through this journey, Chiron became able to help others heal their wounds.  Aries is the sign associated with courage, so courage to be yourself is at play with this energy. 

May this day bring you great adventures that offer you the courage to be YOU.  May the optimism and belief that the answer lies just over the next horizon invigorate your soul!

​Hold that dial, Saturn is Stationing.

If Saturn were music it would be something classical like Vivaldi Four Seasons.  An accomplished piece of work that stands the test of time.  It is such a beautiful musical composition that it moves the listener and can create an individual moving experience.   Saturn likes when hard work and discipline result in a masterpiece.  One must study for years to master an instrument.  

Saturn has been retrograde since April 19th.  Today the Planet stations.  This means after spinning backward in relation to us, it is stopping (stationing) and tomorrow it will move forward (direct).  

Now is the time to look back at all that has transpired since April 19th.  What goals or commitments have you been encountering or thinking about?  It is time to bring those ideas into manifestation as it moves forward.  Time to act. 
 
This may show up as a "crossroads"- time to make a choice.  Time to choose what direction and where you are willing to stay the course and commit.  Do the hard work necessary to commit to the end game, pushing yourself each day towards the top of the mountain.