Year: 2021

Sunday’s New Moon in Leo

“Sometimes life is so surprising, there is nothing to do but live.” Emily Dickinson

“The bamboo for prosperity,”a Japanese friend told me,”the pine for long life, the plum for courage… the plum for courage because the plum puts forth blossoms while the snow is still on the ground.” Anne Morrow Lindbergh

The New Moon – an excellent time for starting something new- is Sunday at 16 degrees of Leo. The closest aspect the Sun and Moon make at this time is a square to Uranus indicating the next 28 days are likely to hold surprises and unexpected events. It’s  wise to be open to new perspectives and to remain flexible.

Other aspects that indicate that courage can arise more quickly than usual if challenges present themselves.

Making a conscious effort to stay in the present moment will be beneficial.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is ,”Native Americans perform a ritual to the sun.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

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This Week in Astrology with Saturn and Uranus

“New ways of thinking about familiar things can release new energies and make all manner of things possible.” Charles Handy

“The word ‘evolving’ comes from ‘volare’, ascending up and ‘evolvere’, unfolding like the petals of a lotus”. Richard Idemon

The week starts out under the influence of the Sun conjunct Mercury in opposition to Saturn and forming a challenging aspect to Uranus, the planet of the unexpected. This presents a good opportunity for insights to arise about where thoughts and ideas may have become too rigid. Mercury rules thought patterns and Saturn rules crystallization. Uranus can bring sudden awareness about ideas that have outlived their time or inhibit future growth.

The fiery Sun in Leo will form a harmonious alignment with Chiron, the asteroid of the Wounded Healer. This aspect is about the soul’s evolutionary journey towards wholeness. It helps to increase self esteem, courage and appreciation for the journey up to this point.
Throughout the week, as the Uranus/Saturn square is activated by the Sun, Mercury and the New Moon on Saturday, the major themes of 2021 will be activated – the themes having to do with change and the push back and resistance to change. It’s a dynamic time as these forces affect both our inner and the outer worlds.
It’s wise to provide extra down time this week for the integration of information. It’s wise also to keep an open mind and be aware that all the information is not in.
One of the Sabian symbols for this time is, “brilliant sunshine just after a storm.”
Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill