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Saturday, August 7, 2010

ArtCharts AstroBlog: Daily Astrology for August 9 - 15, 2010

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Today's Astrology Horoscope (for all signs)

The New Moon in Leo, on August 9, or 8 - 9 - 10.

The New Moon in Leo is at 17 Leo 25.

Shine on!

New Moons are times of renewal. The Leo New Moon renews our self-love. We can feel more alive and animated, bursting with personal pride, which can make us seem bigger and better than ever! We're warm, tan, shining and filled with golden light and radiating love. The sesquisquare to Jupiter warns us of being so filled with self-importance, that we could fly too high (overestimate our reach) and burn up. Yet it also reminds us that being filled with genuine love and appreciation can add to our happiness. Thinking we automatically deserve something sets us up for being sad and disappointed. Being open to life as unfolds lets us be happy. The Leo New Moon is the time to be happy-- just to be alive!

Here's the astrology chart for the New Moon in Leo:
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As Venus enters Libra, she conjunctions Saturn (just into Libra at 01Libra28) and Mars at 5Libra01. This is a tight threesome! It's not an exact mathematical midpoint, however, Saturn is contained between Venus and Mars, and all 3 will be visible in the evening sky. If visibility adds to their influence, this threesome is caught "with their pants down!" Much like the myth of Aphrodite and Hephaestus, another Saturnian figure of Greek myth who caught his beautiful wife, Aphrodite (Venus) making love with the god, Ares. Here again we have Venus and Mars, separated by Saturn. And this time they are in opposition to Jupiter-Uranus and square Pluto. We are at a crucial point!

Since venus, Saturn, and Mars are in Venus-ruled Libra, the feminine part of each of us has a major role to play. That means we need to consciously become more cooperative. Subtle sneering and suspicion only keep the hate alive and thriving, stopping progress and goodwill. Not everyone really wants progress or good will, or realizes what they have to do to create it, so until more of us are energetically and consciously aligned with a more peaceful purpose, we will continue to play one side against the other. Getting "rid" of your shadow doesn't mean shutting it up in the basement or pointing out the faults of everyone else. It means being able to look at it. The courage has to come from within first, or you'll never believe it from anyone else.



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This Week's Astrology Calendar: August 9 - 15

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Monday, August 9:: The Moon is in Leo :+: Sun semisquares Saturn :+: Venus opposes Jupiter :+: New Moon in Leo (17 Leo 25) @ 11:09 pm EDT :+:

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Tuesday, August 10:: Venus squares Pluto :+: Sun sesquisquares Jupiter:+: The Moon is in Leo is Void-of-Course from 3:11 pm EDT - 7:02 pm EDT :+: Sun sesquisquares Pluto :+: The Moon enters Virgo @ 7:02 pm EDT

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Wednesday, August 11:: The Moon in Virgo is Void-of-Course from 8:05 pm EDT - Thursday @ 6:44 pm EDT

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Thursday, August 12:: The Moon enters Libra @ 6:44 pm EDT :+:

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Friday, August 13:: The Moon is in Libra :+: Crescent Moon in Libra (05 Libra 28) @ 3:34 am EDT :+: Uranus enters Pisces

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Saturday, August 14:: The Moon in Libra is Void-of-Course from 4:07 pm EDT - 8:27 pm EDT :+: The Moon enters Scorpio at 8:27 pm EDT

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Sunday, August 15:: The Moon is in Scorpio

Current major aspects: Venus opposes Uranus :+: Venus opposes Jupiter :+: New Moon :+: Venus squares Pluto :+: Uranus enters Pisces

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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

The Lunar North Node in Capricorn

The Lunar Nodes are changing signs this summer, 2009. They move backwards through the zodiac and are moving from Aquarius into Capricorn in August. This is big stuff!! Sign of the times. Get serious. Be brave! Work towards your goals.

Why don't we just work towards our goals? What gets in the way?

When we start to work towards a goal we realize several things.

First-- we need to have a firm commitment. Goals are not necessarily easy to reach. If you do not have firm resolve, if you have not set your intention clearly, then you will probably give up way before reaching your goal. You may not think it's that important at the time, and you may laugh it off or think your goal was delusional or wrong or misguided. But, if it's your commitment that's lacking, you may regret not pursuing your goals. Maybe not today, but you may regret it later.

Next--- the minute you set a goal, you have to be prepared to be tested.

It is very unlikely that you will simply get everything you want exactly the way you want it the first time you try. You may find that you have to confront fears. And that's why many of us don't try. Facing your fears means your ego has to be open, and that goes against the ego. You have to be open to hearing that you need to work harder, that you need to have a more serious commitment, that you STILL have to do more! Are you really giving it your all? Doing your homework? Reading all the fine print? You may be rejected by someone or something that could truly help you reach your goals. You may not be the instant rockstar you imagine. That's the ego, imaging you're The Best without proving it, testing it, tempering it in the fire of competition and endurance.

Instead of looking to others to take care of you, which is the South Node in Cancer, North Node in Capricorn means it's time to be an adult, step up, accept responsibility for both good and bad.

This is the North Node in Capricorn -- keep climbing that mountain!

This is from "LifePath Report" on the North Node in Capricorn"

" Incorporating the following traits into your life will make it easier in the long run to attain goals.
The best way to describe this principle is to imagine a bird having to leave its nest for the first time. It is extremely challenging, but it's the only way to really learn to fly.
Commitment, perseverance and the steady rise toward some kind of solid achievement are encouraged. Learn to keep going when the going gets tough. Lay solid foundations for your goals.
You can focus your energies without waste and efficiency can become your key to success. Keep your eye on the target.
Certain life events will show you the value of taking responsibility for other people, especially without being asked. Successful outcomes are reinforced by an unwavering sense of duty toward your obligations.
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And the "Indra Report" cautions us against "emotional dependency" at a time we need to stay focused on the job at hand and not veer into emotions that cause us to feel overwhelmed and dysfunctional. That comes from the South Node in Cancer reminding us that we need to be taken care of, spoon fed. Yet, it is in taking care of ourselves that we become self-reliant and gain a true sense of self.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

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Friday, June 26, 2009

Michael's final astrology transits

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Hidden Messages report for MJ
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Michael's final transits (from the Advanced Forecast)

June 15, 2009 (Mar 31, 2009 to July 1, 2009) Sat Oppos Moon

The responsibilities and demands of family members may seem overwhelming at this time. You may feel that others are unreasonable in their demands, and that they do not appreciate all that you do for them. This is probably true but you are also very sensitive to criticism at this time, and the extra demands that are placed on you are stressful and can cause you to easily become annoyed and despondent.

Balancing career and domestic needs is difficult now. You may decide to cut down on your working hours so you can devote more time to family, or you may make a decision to not have more children so that family demands can be kept in balance.

You are likely to feel that others do not really understand you, and that they are inflexible and uncompromising. However, the demands that they make on you arise because this is a time when you must give a little more and take care of past negligence. A large amount of sacrifice and selfless dedication to family responsibilities is needed at this time and, if you are unwilling to do it, a major crisis in your close relationships is likely to erupt. Even if you do your best, difficult adjustments in home life and close relationships are likely at this time.


June 15, 2009 (Apr 26, 2009 to July 27, 2009) Plu Trine Plu

This is a time period of gradual maturing of your attitudes and overall approach to life. You become more in tune with your inner needs and tendencies, and you make changes that allow you to spend more time doing the things that you really enjoy and that you instinctively are attracted to, rather than what serves your more worldly ambitions, needs for security, and what appeals to you as the logically correct thing to do. You are willing to sacrifice some benefits in order to live a life that suits your temperament and interests now. This attitude is very wise and you can make great strides in getting your life on track. You are more in tune with your instincts and your life tends to come into alignment with your inner nature. Consequently you feel more contented, more "in your own element", and more creative.


June 23, 2009 (June 22, 2009 to June 25, 2009) Mars Sqr Ven

Your amorous feelings and passions are strong and compelling at this time, and you tend to be very demanding of a lover's energy and affection. Tensions may erupt in close relationships because one of you feels that you have been giving more and not receiving enough in return, or one of you is more amorous than the other. Frustrated love desire can easily turn to anger or irritability at this time.


June 24, 2009 (June 23, 2009 to June 25, 2009) Merc Sxtil Ura

You will want a break from the predictability of your usual routine and methods. You're in the mood to experiment and to learn something new. Offbeat or original ideas excite you and you will seek people who can offer you a different way of looking at things. Discovery, inventiveness, and spontaneity are major themes now.


June 24, 2009 (June 22, 2009 to June 25, 2009)Mars Sxtil Vesta

This is a good time to work on personal as well as business matters. You may feel like doing something that stimulates your ego drives or get passionately involved in a special interest, project, or activity at this time. It is likely you will have enough energy and motivation to carry out your desires and ambitions. However, the urge to work independently or without much involvement with other people may be very strong now. Although this may be a productive period in which you can accomplish a great deal, it is still important to maintain close ties and relationships with others.


June 24, 2009 (June 22, 2009 to June 26, 2009) Vesta Sxtil Plu

You may take an in-depth approach to your work or the projects which arouse your interest. Joint endeavors can be cooperative, and you can do well in situations where the focus of work is for the benefit of groups, organizations or society in general. You are aware of your personal power but understand when it is appropriate to compromise and let others share the role of leadership or control. If your work absorbs your attention, it can be a source of excitement or can fill a great void in your life. On the other hand, you should use this opportunity to rediscover or regenerate your commitment and dedication to the affairs of your personal life, especially important relationships which you cherish.


June 24, 2009 (June 3, 2009 to July 8, 2009) Sat Conj Ceres

You cherish close ties with family and loved ones now, yet may feel overly responsible for their welfare, care, and concern. You have a tendency now to take a more serious and mature approach to matters regarding the health, education, and protection of family members, especially children, at this time. You need a sense of order, control, and stability in your closest personal relationships, as well as in your home and career. In your attempts to keep everyone comfortable, safe, and pampered, you may neglect to nourish your own emotional needs or feel a lack of fulfillment in this regard. You may have to learn to express your desires for love, affection, and attention more openly, as loved ones might conclude that you have less need to rely on them for support and nurturing. During this period you may also have concerns over the health or well-being of a parent or elderly person in your family. Reflections on your past, upbringing, and childhood are also possible. Close relationships are tested and evaluated to determine if they are sound and enduring. In addition, some alliances will be restructured and improved, or you may experience a separation or loss of a significant relationship in your life.


June 24, 2009 (June 23, 2009 to June 25, 2009) Ven Qucnx Sat

Disappointment in a friend or lover and/or the realization that you have been neglecting your own needs for socializing, affection, and companionship is indicated. In either case, loneliness and feelings of desolation may arise. Perhaps you are sacrificing pleasure and love for the sake of achievements or to meet responsibilities. However, if you find yourself really unhappy right now, you probably need to reassess the balance in your life between work and play, between emotional needs and practical concerns.


June 25, 2009 (June 24, 2009 to June 26, 2009) Ven Sqr Chi

Your emotional needs are not readily fulfilled by others now. Seemingly trivial matters or problems in a close relationship can progress to more important issues and you may sense that a mate or loved one is not tuned into your true needs and feelings. It may be especially hard for you to let other people give their guidance, advice, or love at this time, even though it may be what you desire deep inside. Try to remove internal blocks or fears that may be holding you back from true intimacy and understanding in your relationships.


June 25, 2009 (June 23, 2009 to June 27, 2009) Vesta Trine Nep

This is a favorable period to clear away any imperfections in your work routines and endeavors. You may need a work environment free of distractions and chaos in order to work with more productivity and efficiency. If your creative energy and imagination is given room to flourish, then you will truly feel dedicated to your job responsibilities and duties. You may envision greater possibilities or yearn for idyllic work conditions where your dreams are automatically fulfilled. Since you are highly susceptible to the influence of others, you may be swayed by their ideas and schemes. If the plans and designs of other individuals are based in reality, you can benefit now from their inspirations. However, it is important that you discern between fact and fiction in your dealings with others.

You can achieve greater satisfaction now if you devote your efforts to volunteer service, charity work, hospitals, or spiritual organizations.


June 25, 2009 (June 25, 2009 to June 26, 2009) Merc Sqr Moon

Emotions, prejudices, or unresolved issues from the past come up in your interactions with others now, and you may not be very objective.

This is a good time to speak up and clear the air of any grievances you have been holding on to for some time.

Personal subjects are the topic of discussion now. Reminiscing, remembering, daydreaming about, and reflecting on the past is likely.


June 25, 2009 (June 24, 2009 to June 26, 2009)Sun Conj Ven/Mars

You are attractive, vibrant, sexy and creative. It is time to share yourself with an admiring world. You can attract whom and what you want. Your artistic skills are very strong now so decorate, paint, draw, dance or make music.


June 25, 2009 (June 25, 2009 to June 26, 2009) Merc Sqr Ceres

It may be difficult to reason with loved ones now. A family member, sibling, relative, or mate could make your routine, everyday tasks seem a bit chaotic just now. All sorts of complications are possible either when communicating, traveling, or running errands for your loved ones. You may get saddled with others' responsibilities now and then complain you are being taken advantage of. Petty disagreements can spoil the atmosphere in your domestic life. If you have children, they may be very fussy and hard to please at this time.


June 26, 2009 (June 23, 2009 to June 29, 2009)Ceres Oppos Moon

This can be an emotionally trying period in your personal life. You confront your innermost desires and longings at this time and may have doubt about your ability to offer love, guidance, and support in your closest relationships. This is a time when you may experience some kind of an emotional block and you unconsciously display detached, impersonal indifference toward nurturing and caretaking responsibilities for yourself or loved ones. You may feel isolated from loved ones and receive inadequate support or feedback to fill your void. There could be many anxieties, fears of separations, emotional hurts, and rejections.

Professional plans or creative endeavors may be left hanging until you make attempts to straighten out the difficulties in your domestic environment. If you are a male, the women in your life may seem unimpassioned or reserved in their dealings with you or disapprove of your personal ambitions. Children may display emotional neediness which interferes with your own personal freedom.


June 26, 2009 (June 22, 2009 to June 30, 2009) Juno Qucnx Jup

Be careful not to take on more than you can handle now in your marriage or love relationship. If you promise too much or become overwhelmed by your partner's demands, you will find it difficult to meet your obligations. You might feel like running away from your problems and responsibilities, which would only cause additional stress and tension in the relationship. In fact, if a problem occurs in your relationship, the situation may get way out of hand, or you may overstate your opinion on the matter. You may be tempted to place the blame on your partner when you become overly irritated.

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Thursday, October 18, 2007

First Quarter Moon: determined for success

Friday, October 19 (4:33 am edt) the Moon and Sun are exactly square, forming the First Quarter Moon.

The Moon is in Capricorn. The Sun is in Libra. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn; Libra is ruled by Venus. Again, we see Venus and Saturn making a connection.

So where are you? What have you learned that you can APPLY it effectively in the world to achieve goals? With Mercury Retrograde (at 5 Scorpio 36) at this First Quarter Moon, take the time to keep looking until you feel you've reached an honest assessment.

Saturn, ruler of the Capricorn Moon, has been conjunct Venus (ruler of the Libra Sun) in early Virgo and both Saturn and Venus are at the Mercury/Mars midpoint -- and making helpful sextiles to both Mercury and Mars. Do not underestimate the value of a good plan to achieve your desires. You may be feeling lots of determined, positive energy, but to be effective, you need to know what to DO with it. Saturn's energy is constricting, yet it guides by setting limits and creating boundaries so you can focus on what you WANT to do.

Before you can make decisions, you have to be clear. What DON'T you want? What DO you want?

Taking responsibility for your choices is daunting, but if you're NOT willing to take responsibility for the choices you make, or aware that you have a choice, you can find yourself manipulating others to take responsibility for your decisions. It's always someone else's fault. Realizing the serious weight of responsibility can be overwhelming. Yet, if you don't take it on, you can feel victimized because others are making the important decisions for you.

Making a commitment DOES restrict how much time and energy you can put into other things, yet by putting your attention on what you choose and select, Saturn's restrictions can be opportunities to concentrate, make progress, get closer to a goal, all themes of Saturn energy.

While Mercury is Retrograde and exactly sextile Saturn at the First Quarter Moon, you may reflect on your goals and get clear about the steps you need to take to achieve them. Information may be hidden and hard to access, especially until the Sun-Mercury conjunction at 0 Scorpio (on Oct 23), but don't let that stop you! After the Sun-Mercury conjunction (the "inferior" conjunction) you may be able to access deeper information than you have recently, IF you are ready to look behind the scenes, under the covers, and beyond what your ego wants you to acknowledge.

Message of the First Quarter Moon: this is THE perfect time to get organized. Sort it out, write it down, think it through, again. And if you're still not sure, there's something you're missing, so do it again.

Once you know what to do, there can be opportunities to move ahead, but the strong Venus influence of this chart reminds us that it helps to be KIND. Being considerate can persuade even the most sensitive or difficult person.

But what's the problem with pressing your point when you KNOW you are right? Aren't you justified??! Yes, if you want to spend your energy holding on to being right.

Why do we need to be RIGHT? To prove our self-worth. When you need to be right to prove your self-worth, or for you ego's sake, the message your are broadcasting -- to yourself and others -- is that you're only worth something IF you are right. Feeling and believing that "you're only worth something IF you are right" is a belief that leads to unhappiness and negative feelings about yourself that can radiate out and touch everyone and everything you contact. What if feeling worthless causes bad feelings-- not because it's true, but because it is NOT true. And spreading bad feelings makes it worse, and worse.... So why not spread good feelings, because you really ARE worthy. That would be a strong positive statement that would empower you, which also radiates and vibrates.

in Love&Light,
Lauren

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Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Making this workweek work

Continuing on with the Venus-Saturn conjunction theme, because the sky is not letting it drop...

Venus is quickly approaching the current Mercury-Mars trine by making a sextile to Mars and Retrograde Mercury (on Tuesday 10/16), while Retrograde Mercury and Mars form a perfect trine before dawn on Wednesday (10/17). With the Nodes, this forms a KITE formation, which is a Grand trine and a sextile to one of the points [Mars in Cancer trines North Node in Pisces trines Mercury in Scorpio and both Mars and Mercury sextile the Venus-SNode-Saturn conjunction in Virgo]. The KITE pattern is a symbol for supreme success. This is about figuring out the details for your greatest success.

You may see what you want, and you may want to go for it. Yet, making a decision can bring up endless details to figure out. If you allow that to change your mind or "awfulize" a situation until there is no way out, you can talk yourself into a negative spiral. This is about focusing on the positive by watching where you place your attention.

What about success and abundance challenges your beliefs about your routine and work?

How can you look at the feedback you're receiving to turn things around in your favor?

If something is in your way, talk it out, write it out, journal it out-- argue it out if you have to. And with the air cleared, you may be able to figure it out.

in Love&Light,
Lauren

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Manifesting Love: the conjuntion of Venus and Saturn

Love is a teaching, and you're ready for the lesson.

Venus and Saturn are making a conjunction in early Virgo. What makes this reunion all the more powerful is that Venus Retrograde (this summer) gave us 3 Venus-Saturn conjunctions. This is the 3rd and last time.

A commitment you didn't feel ready, willing, or able to make earlier this Summer may seem like the right thing to do this Fall. It's a good time to get serious about a relationship.

The astrology books caution that Venus conjunct Saturn inhibits affection and can act as a barrier to love. Yet, committed relationships do create an exclusive club and form a barrier by their very nature. Yet, ongoing relationships can get an energy renewal [as Mercury and Mars form a trine to each other and sextiles to the Venus-Saturn conjunction]; guidance or reading can help you understand each other better so you can relate reasonably. When you approach a relationship as 2 people who are accountable for themselves AND responsible to the relationship, you can reach a renewed level of appreciation for the ongoing love you share-- no matter how you decide to proceed.

All relationships count, and business relationships can also mature now as you coordinate with a partner to plan for the future. Don't hideout-- get socially organized; work your social networks.

The conjunction of Venus and Saturn in Virgo can make learning more enjoyable, especially if it can help you to earn more from your profession. If there's a subject you're attracted to, take opportunities to learn in more depth. When you love your subject, even the most technical details are fascinating now.

If you can create a barrier to negative judgments, your passionate commitments can give you plenty of energy to enjoy an active and enlightening weekend.

Put feeling good first on your agenda and enjoy!

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Lauren

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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Libra New Moon: Slow dancing

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Libra New Moon: Slow dancing

The New Moon in Libra, the sign of the scales, is the time to create balance.
When you are in balance, you can harmonize with others and enjoy your relationships. Whether you are relating to a person, a pet, something you are doing, or a work of art, you are relating and creating balance and harmony, using the appropriate words, images, colors, tones, gestures, feelings.


To create harmony with others, you need to be diplomatic and able to compromise. If you focus on keeping the peace, your own needs can become less of an issue and you may even overlook something personally important to avoid conflict. There is also a balance between compromising until you lose your integrity and being yourself at all costs.

At the time of the New Moon, the Sun and Moon are conjunct in Libra. Libra is ruled by value-conscious Venus. And Venus is making a semisquare to the Sun and Moon and a conjunction to Saturn-- all of this can heighten any gap that exists between what you want and the habits you enjoy that keep you from achieving it.

On this Libra New Moon, Venus conjuncts cautionary Saturn, while Mercury is stationing Retrograde in Scorpio (and will Retrograde back into Libra on October 23, also the day the Sun enters Scorpio). The message is slow down. Something needs to be unraveled and it can't be done at high speed.

How do we get OUT of balance? By letting the opinions of others limit our reality. And we let ourselves be limited so we can remain at a familiar comfort level. No wonder we're frustrated! Following someone else's path is a sure way to get lost, or out of alignment with your Self, your flow, your dream.

Seeking approval is a quick way to feel unsettled and lose your balance. If you are (unconsciously) chasing after approval, this New Moon is an opportunity to release that need. If you are always accommodating others to be fair and stable, you're not really keeping the peace or creating balance if YOU are out of balance by only giving and not allowing yourself opportunities to receive. You may create peace and harmony, but also lose personal integrity as you put aside what you KNOW is important so you can satisfy the expectations of another person or society in general.

Libra is ruled by Venus and Venus is conjunct Saturn, so it may not be easy to express your feelings and you can be more calculating than unconditional in your feelings towards friends and lovers. You may be socializing more, but it may be more out of work or obligation than enjoyment.

It may seem that people don't appreciate you. And you may feel that you are not loved for yourself, but for the functions you perform, the financial support you provide, or the work you do. If your commitment to your family usually comes before your career, it can seem that others are far ahead of you.

Releasing the need for approval is a challenge because it means accepting your own less-than-perfect tendencies; your own darkness. It's hard to accept yourself FULLY. You don't always approve of yourself or not all your impulses that are nice or friendly or harmonious, and some are uniquely personal.

Venus and Saturn conjunct in early Virgo can magnify any resistance to love. And affection can be harder to demonstrate. Yet, in Virgo, the message is that being a partner in a happy, fulfilling relationship can be taught and learned.

How do you get clear -- right NOW-- which is the only time there is!? The New Moon (Sun and Moon is trine Neptune and sextile Jupiter. The key is to have a vision. And you can get your vision by meditation, visualization, prayer, creativity, dreamwork, journaling. Let your subconscious have its voice. Open and give yourself inner access, whether that's by listening, feeling, sensing, or visualizing. However it comes to you, be open and let yourself see beyond what seems to be reality. Singing, dancing, and music can help you channel your sensitivity, and talent is NOT necessary (and may hinder the process if you automatically edit your every impulse). You can change your aura by listening to music, and you can get inspired by watching a movie or reading a book.

Pay attention to your feelings, allow them to be present. And then allow yourself to release hurts and forgive, starting with yourself. This can free up energy that is frozen in position by holding onto hurt that causes you pain. There is always something you get from every experience and once you can realize what that is, you can release any hold that experience may have on you. If you can't meditate and release by yourself, guided meditation can help you learn to sit silently with yourself, which can take practice. If you don't have a space that feels sacred and inspiring, this New Moon is the perfect time to create one. It doesn't have to be large, any space will do. It's not the size, it's what you bring to it, the way you decorate and give it personal meaning.

Mercury stationing Retrograde on a New Moon suggests that to get something NEW you may have to rethink something you are obsessing on (Mercury in Scorpio)
This is a message to SLOW DOWN. This is a balancing act that can be done-- slowly.


Thoughts are flying fast. Mercury will trine Mars 2 more times (Retrograde on Oct 17 and Direct on Nov 19), and they are both sextile Saturn (Mercury/Mars=Saturn, or Saturn is at the midpoint of Mercury/Mars). This is the time to use your mental energy to make clear and practical decisions. Libra, the Scales, is about balance. To achieve balance on the scale of this New Moon, you will need to tip the scales slowly and cautiously.

If you are experiencing a lack of energy, feeling stuck, apathetic, ashamed, or embarrassed, afraid, anxious, or depressed, you cannot just instantly expect yourself to move to an ecstatic state of pure joy. But-- just making the slightest push towards feeling better or shifting your perspective slightly can cause a major turnaround this Autumn. You don't need to PUSH, just a PING! of encouragement (New Moon - Sun and Moon sextile Jupiter) is enough to set a positive change of direction in motion.

While Mercury is Rx in Scorpio, we may be trying to figure out major, profound problems we recently raced past. While Mercury stops and travels backwards in Scorpio, we may be anxious about what we are sensing, and not ready to get drawn deeper into understanding a mystery. There are still lessons to be learned before we can dive deeper. Perhaps we don't really know what we want. Or we think about something and immediately negate the possibility that it could happen. During Mercury is Rx in Scorpio we get opportunities to rethink recurring negative thoughts. It's a great time to slow down your thoughts by journaling or meditating.

If you want to release but you are resisting, what new ideas are you resisting? Jupiter square Uranus symbolizes tradition interfacing with new ways of thinking. And since Uranus rules groups, we are not sure the new vision is aligning with tradition in a way that can create a mindset shift-- as a society. Yet old walls and ways are slowly changing and breaking down.

Resistance can even take the form of exuberant enthusiasm. When Jupiter is square Uranus, too much optimism can be unrealistic and encourage you to overdo something, overshoot your goal, thereby missing the mark. Perhaps you think you're best is never good enough, so you continue to work, polish, edit, do more, and more and more and it's still not good enough. You can create your own resistance by continuing to do too much, when your first impulse was fine.

From Libra to Scorpio
The Sun enters Scorpio on October 23


While the Sun transits through Libra, it's time to find balance --- the state when body, mind, emotions are aligned. And once we feel this balance, we are in an aligned state of body, mind, emotion with what we want, or our spiritual purpose. And then we are ready to move into a deeper or more spiritual perspective, which is Scorpio.

Buddha: "don't just DO something, sit there!"

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SECTION 2. Using Astrology for Your Greatest Benefit
Libra is the sign of love and relationships. The New Moon is the time to think about how you relate to others, because this is also the time you can DO something about your relationships. You can change the way you look at others and how you feel about your interactions. How DO you react to insulting or negative comments? To love and affection?


The Love Forecast gives you invaluable insights into how you approach love, using the transits of Moon, Venus, and Pluto. Be ready, because this forecast discusses everything and holds back nothing.

The Relationship Potential Report looks at how you approaching relationships, using your 7th house cusp, or the Descendant to describe your relationship to Relationship. If the same problems resurface in your relationships, it can be invaluable to look at what you expect and what you bring to your relationships.

SECTION 3. Personal Readings
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Full Moon on October 26: beyond the veil


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