Alright, today is the second Aquarius New Moon, the first occurring back on January 20th.
It is also the second New Moon after the Winter Solstice, therefore signaling the Chinese New Year!!
As if that weren’t enough, the New Moon is followed shortly by the Sun ingressing to Pisces.
Big day, you guys!
Today, exquisite Pisces Venus sextiles the God of the Underworld and tomorrow she conjuncts the Maverick.
This is reminiscent of last weekend’s Martian events setting up a perfect opportunity for me to parse some of the different effects transits between the God of War and the Goddess of Love have on one’s chart.
Alright, so . . .
Very simply, Venus just is and Mars just does. Venus attracts to her, while Mars goes out and gets.
This weekend Aphrodite is meeting up with the same characters Ares entertained a week ago. We get to experience how she works her magic opposed to how he got his business done.
Venus rules relationships; Pluto, intensity; Chiron, our weak spots.
These three create an atmosphere where passions are high and tender, loving care is paramount.
Where before we were acting (Mars) with determination (Pluto) to rework neglected areas of our physical world (Chiron), now the focus is turned to our relationships (Venus)—our emotional world.
The ability to determine intrinsic worth, of the material OR immaterial, will become effortless (Capricorn Pluto). The estimation of our own value and values within relationship will become crystal clear.
What is normally seen as a liability could actually be what keeps the fires burning (Chiron). What is perceived as resilient and sturdy, could very well be the undoing.
A solid commitment could be forged or a painful reckoning, rendered—only our hearts will know.
If we allow ourselves the vulnerability, Pluto and Chiron will make swift work of these tasks.
Through to the other side is beautiful Piscean intimacy and understanding, built on a foundation of acceptance and kindness.
Lona
Today, Pisces Mars inconjuncts dear Leo Jupiter Rx at 18º.
This is the third and final meeting in their I/O/Q cycle for Jupiter’s 2014/2015 stint in Leo.
The first round came back in November when Leo granted some R&R to our hardworking Capricorn sectors. Then, on New Year’s Eve, the party was taken to new heights when the two fire planets met for their opposition, reminiscent of last night’s Leo Full Moon.
Well, this time it is the Fishes who get to benefit of the Lion’s talents. We need to ask ourselves what could Pisces use a little more of that fiery Leo has in spades?
I bet many of you already know, huh?
CONFIDENCE!
Tomorrow evening, at around 6 PM EST, we have the Leo Full Moon at 14º.
The Sun/Moon opposition will be forming a boomerang yod with Capricorn Pluto and the recent Pisces Mars/Chiron conjunction AND the outrageous Uranus/Pluto square is in full effect.
Pretty potent stuff!!
So, let’s get started.
Remember to pinpoint the houses the Leo/Aquarius axis falls to know exactly where the business is going down for you.
Alright!
How’s Merc Retch treating everyone?
More than one person on my FB has lamented about broken computers and broken cars.
Ah, well, hopefully they have seen the last of the high jinks and no one else falls prey to Retrograde tricks.
Friday is a BUSY day and is a main precursor to next Tuesday’s Leo Full Moon.
So, let’s see what’s what.
Today will be packed with culminating energies, including the aforementioned Winged Messenger himself. He and the Aquarius Sun will conjunct at 10º. They have not been intertwined since October, when they joined in the Cardinal Air sign, Libra.
The difference this go round, in Aquarius, is the agenda will be one of running that mouth with little filter (something Libra provided the last time).
Yep, with the ego (Sun) coupled with the mind (Mercury) in an Fixed AIR sign (get it?) there is a tendency to have strong opinions and not be shy tellin’ everybody about it.
If this is a trait you lack on a general level—you get to be a motor mouth for the weekend!! If not, you’ll probably need to do many in your circle the favor of STFU and listen instead—that is your challenge. Hopefully, Mercury Rx will help with the latter.
Next up, lovely Pisces Venus is squaring Sagittarius Saturn at the 3º.
This will most likely cause us to be extra self-conscious of how we look, physically, even down to the ear rings we choose for the evening. Our interactions will prove super awkward and clumsy and leave us feeling heavily unworthy.
Mind you, these are emotions not necessarily based in reality.
The saving grace here is, if we are able to recognize the above tendencies, we can about-face and use Piscean compassion and Sagittarian truth to give ourselves a break.
Relax and refuse to be so hard on yourself!
(Another route this may take is in our intimate relationships. If a lack of love is poisoning the coupling, Venus/Saturn will scream it’s presence. Maybe it is a time to speak up OR shut-up and listen! Keep reading to see how Mars/Pluto/Chiron can help.)
Lastly, Pisces Mars tangos with 14º Pluto and 15º Chiron in a sextile and conjunction, respectively.
The God of War in easy aspect with the God of the Underworld portends to immense determination and stamina.
All those loose ends you are trying to get sorted under this month’s Mercury Retrograde are gonna get the added drive of Mars/Pluto this weekend!
Yay!
Then tomorrow, dear Mars moves into exact conjunction with the Maverick. This brings deep healing to actions and initiatives. Purging the old and unhealthy to make room for the fresh and revitalized.
For example, I started cleaning out my herbal tincture closet, yesterday. (I say ‘closet’, it is actually the crawl space under the stairwell in the old farmhouse—hello, Pluto!) I haven’t had the time or energy to attempt this for the SIX YEARS they have been waiting. Now is the time!!
Alright folks, this is what we’ve got to work with—have at it!
Remember, we have been feeling these energies all week, they are simply at their strongest today.
Hold tight, it all fades quickly.
Lona
That’s right!!
If you have—
YOU ARE A BADASS!!!!
And don’t you forget it!
Tuesday, the 20th, sees the Sun ingressing to the 11th sign of Aquarius, followed shortly by the Moon.
The two Luminaries conjunct at 0º roughly around 8AM EST.
We’ll be waking to a new day, a new astrological month and a new lunation cycle.
Alright!
The first New Moon of 2015 continues last year’s pattern of Sun ingresses coinciding with the start of a new Lunar month. The zero degree of a sign is mighty potent and, therefore, adds quite a punch to the energy backing intentions set at this time.
And true to Aquarius’ unconventional nature there will be a SECOND New Moon February 18th at the crisis-laden 29th degree.
Oh Boy!
So, let’s get to know Aquarius a little bit better to best utilize the celestial toys we get to play with this month!
This week sees an abundance of activity among three of the worker bees—Mercury, Venus and Mars (the Sun and Moon take center stage at next week’s lunation, of course).
Lots to talk about.
First, the good news—
Yesterday, Venus and Mercury came into exact conjunction at 11º Aquarius.
They remain conjunct today while forming a sextile with Aries Uranus. Tomorrow, the 14th, the pair will semi-sextile Capricorn Pluto and Pisces Chiron while trining the Libran North Node.
When the Messenger God and Aphrodite conjoin, the atmosphere is active and pleasant. Our mind is working well with our social graces and when in Aquarius—humanitarian idealism meets quirky charm.
Add to this dynamic easy aspects from Uranus (who is the ruler of Aquarius), Pluto, Chiron and the Nodal Axis and well, our collective drive to cajole the best out of humanity is accentuated exponentially.
This duo have the moxie to get it done.
And, boy, are you gonna need it since Piscean Mars exactly squares Saturn in Sagittarius on Thursday.
Folks, this is a tricky one. Here an almost saintly amount of patience and perseverance is required. Though, positively, I feel the overall effect is softened since Pisces and Sadge are Mutable, thus making it easier to adapt.
Regardless, expect general frustration at every turn—trudging through molasses. A lot of B.S. may get piled on your plate all at once. Just don’t let it rile you—that’s the test.
As with most things Saturnine, if you know EXACTLY what you want and are willing to follow the rules PRESICELY in getting it, you’ll be fine.
Otherwise, keep your head down and don’t stop working, because after the square exacts the influence fades rather quickly.
So, there you have it, some of the gifts as well as some of the challenges fueling this week’s heavens.
Yep, remember all the Venusian charm and Mercurial quick wit at your disposal and use it!
Lona
Today, Mars ingresses to the dreamy, discarnate waters of Pisces.
This is a marked shift from the detached intellect of Aquarius, so let me break it on down.
Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac. The ending of the whole shebang. The omega.
Here is the doorway to the other side. Here we leave behind this realm to begin a new journey in another. Here is where the soul of one meets the souls of the many. Here time is obsolete, we are set adrift across the infinite eons.
Neptune, the sign’s ruler, takes all the solid stone of the material world, all the absolutes of the mind, the passions of the spirit and surrenders them to the evanescence. Nothing remains except compassion and bliss.
Meanwhile, Mars is the planet of War and rules our will to action, our get up and go. He symbolizes what you desire and how you most likely will go about getting it.
With Mars in a Water sign, the emotional side of being is heightened. How we feel becomes paramount in influencing what we do.
Yes, the Warrior takes a break to navelgaze instead of charge headfirst into battle.
Pisces Mars is gentle and unassuming. Mild mannered, introspective and wrapped in imaginative fantasies. Quintessentially mutable—adapting to surrounding impressions like a fluid chameleon.
Physical energy can easily dissipate like drops of rain in a puddle. And for the time Mars occupies the 12th sign, we may all experience difficulty getting tasks done. Things will seem just out of reach, disappearing before our eyes. Slipping through our fingers.The fog swallowing whole afternoons and hours dissolving into the abyss.
This passive action may prove very frustrating for the many of us who want results and tangible progress. Others will find this ethereal dreamscape a balm that soothes the over stressed nerves of recent holiday weeks.
Either way, the God of War will reside in Pisces until the 19th of February.
Lona
Eleventh House Luminaries 