Year: 2019

The New Moon and Mercury Retrograde Ends – This week’s Forecast

“Everything we do counts. There is no such thing as a small act of kindness or goodness.” Caroline Myss

“The universe is evolving towards an ever greater destiny and we are the means of this global transformation.” Pir Vialyat Khan

Mercury is slowing down now to end the retrograde period on Wednesday near midnight EDT. Mercury stations are associated with a culmination of information, so it’s wise for a few days before or a few days after the station to take note of any information like this that surfaces. Mercury will station at 23 Cancer – opposing Pluto. Previously hidden information about the past may surface due to this influence.

Venus, the planet of love and personal values, is now in the fiery sign of Leo. Mars is also in the sign of Leo and this indicates that the powers of action (Mars) and the powers of attraction (Venus) are combining forces. This bodes well attracting what you want into your life. There are influences throughout the week that also support  imagination and intuition and manifesting what you want in your life. As they say,”The goddess is alive and magic is afoot.”

It is likely to be a  week of unexpected twists and turns of events as the Sun , Venus and the Moon on the New Moon, all square the planet of the unexpected, Uranus.  It bodes well to make an extra effort to stay grounded as this alignment  is also correlated with increased tension, nervousness and impulsive behavior.

Mars will make a challenging aspect to Neptune this week – indicating a good time for creative and spiritual work, but a time when it’s wise to have strong personal boundaries in place and to exercise extra discernment as this duo can lead to confusion and sometimes, disillusioning experiences.

The New Moon is Wednesday at 11:12 PM at 8 degrees of Leo. Venus, the planet of love and values is conjunct the New Moon and Mars.  Juno, the asteroid of marriage and commitment is nearby in the sign of Leo. This alignment ushers in a time that is  about relationships, romance and partnerships of all kinds. It’s a very good time to be working on issues of self esteem, self love and love for others.

One of the Sabian symbols for the New Moon is,”Glass blowers shape beautiful forms with their controlled breathing.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

 

This Week’s Astrology

“As we explore the crisis in the chrysalis, keep in mind that every one of us probably has the dying caterpillar and the emerging butterfly within us.” L. Robert Keck

“I forgot that love existed
And it strangled up my heart
Then I turned a brand new leaf

And made a brand new start.

If my heart could do my thinking
And my head begin to feel
I’d look upon the world anew
And I’d know what’s truly real.” Van Morrison

 

The week gets off to an interesting start. Just before the Sun enters the sign of Leo on Monday, it forms a Disseminating trine with the Moon. This harmonious blend of the watery signs of Cancer and Pisces brings about the blending of personal and transpersonal  energies – opening the door to a higher, more expansive perception. Under this  influence it possible to empathize with others about situations or relationships that were previously viewed from a purely subjective viewpoint.

The Sun enters the sign of Leo on Monday at 10:5 PM ushering in a season of joy, radiance, power and pride. It is a good time to emerge from the self protective shell of Cancer and engage with the powers of  passion and conviction. To be the best of who you are and show that to the world. It is a good time to be in touch with what empowers you and what brings joy into your life.

It’s also a good time to look at what is disempowering in your life in terms of your own attitudes and beliefs as well as your relationships with others. Some relationships can help us to expand and grow in a positive direction. Others, not so much so. There is guidance and support for moving  forward more freely and authentically now and  for disentangling yourself from unproductive dynamics.

The down side of Leo involves narcissism, excessive pride and the misuse of power.

Mars, the planet of drive and action, will be making a harmonious aspect to Jupiter in the fiery signs of Leo and Sagittarius. This aspect gives courage, enthusiasm, drive and determination to tasks.  It can lend optimism and support to advancing goals. It does have the tendency to “overshoot the mark” or function in an “over the top manner” so it’s wise to make sure there is a pragmatic, well thought out plan that grounds any  forward movement now. Blind spots and delays can occur otherwise as Mars moves up to an awkward aspect to Saturn.

Best to be intentional.

Venus will move out of Cancer into Leo on Saturday the 27th. This ushers in a good time for socializing, romance, creativity and fun.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”A Greek muse weighing newborn twins in golden scales.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill