Tonight, the new moon, the Sun, Venus, Mercury, and Chiron are all in Aries, the first sign of the Zodiac. Every new moon is a chance at a fresh start, but the new moon in the sign that rules beginnings provides you with exceptionally powerful opportunities. Factor in all those delightful other celestial bodies and the possibilities are practically limitless.
Today, the new moon, the Sun, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and a retrograde Mercury are all in Aquarius, the sign that rules both change and the humanistic future. In Aquarius, these planets serve to inspire and impel us to imagine and embrace all that lies just beyond the horizon, all that may be possible. If that weren’t enough, it is also the Lunar Imbolc (the first of the annual planting festivals) and the Chinese New Year. Additionally, the grace and reflection of the Lenten season is just ahead. The possibilities of moving society and humanity forward toward a more perfect union, one that serves more of us, are very real now. We can get there from here.
Each planet has its own specific realm. As planets move through each sign, that realm takes on a uniquely different flavor and offers uniquely different opportunities. The more planets there are in any given sign and at any given time, the more focused and amplified that sign’s energy—and the opportunities presented—will be. Right now, it’s all about Capricorn. The Sun, the Moon, Venus, and Pluto are all there. So let’s look at what the opportunities are and how to make the most of them.
Today, the new moon and the Sun are in Sagittarius, where they herald winter and the fiery light that warms and illuminates even the coldest, darkest days and nights of the year. Earlier this morning, there was a total solar eclipse in Sagittarius, the second of two eclipses occurring this holiday season. As a result, there has been and will continue to be a lot of new information coming your way. This is the time of year we traditionally begin our visioning processes: assessing what we have accomplished in the last year and what we want to accomplish in the next. This process is always intense. This year, expect it to be much more so, as it is interwoven with the global pandemic, an ongoing economic crisis, a change of administration, and a nation struggling to find its way.
The moon marks beginnings and endings. Normally, the new moon falls in the sign in which the Sun is currently residing, and the full moon falls in the sign opposite the Sun. But this is no normal year. We had a rare Black Moon in July, and an even rarer Blue Moon on Samhain. As the moon rules the heart and the heart chakra, these transits, as well as the beginnings and endings they represent, have provided incredible opportunities to heal and open ours. This weekend, the new moon and the Sun are in Scorpio: the sign of politics and power, patience, passion, and purpose. There are many challenges before us now, on many levels. On a personal level, the biggest challenge is determining how to harness the best of this energy to better navigate the global pandemic, major economic changes, our participation in the national presidential transition, and the ongoing reckoning we have wrought. This is a time of healing.
The new moon is in Libra, the sign of balance. We are in the last—and most important—part of the harvest season. This time of year, we are called upon to reconcile all that has been, all that is, and all that we need in order to get through the coldest and darkest nights of the looming winter. This is always a time to address the deeper issues. But, this year, we are also navigating a global pandemic, major economic changes, and how to best participate in a national election that will determine the fate of our democracy. The stellium involving Saturn, Jupiter, and Pluto has us awakening to our deepest wounds—as individuals, as families, and as a nation. This is a time of reckoning.
The new moon is in is Virgo, the sign of the Harvest goddess.
There are more planets in feminine signs than masculine, which forces us to integrate the tough and the tender; applying the most practical solutions with love, faith, and compassion. And five planets, Chiron, and the North node are retrograde, with Mercury's retrograde looming in October. These celestial influences will sometimes invite us forward, and other times compel us to slow down, review our intentions and actions, and choose more carefully. The Jews high holidays are here, and we are almost to the equinox. This is always a time of reflection, leading to more and greater balance and fairness. But this year, we are also navigating a global pandemic, major economic changes, a national election that will determine the date of our Democratic republic. The stellium involving Saturn, Jupiter, and Pluto has us awakening to our deepest wounds—as individuals, as families, and as a nation. This is a time of reckoning.
The new moon is in Leo, which is masculine sign of extraordinary strength and power. There are more planets in feminine signs than masculine, which forces us to integrate that strength with love, compassion and fairness. There are currently five planets, Chiron, and the North node in retrograde, which force us to slow down, review our intentions and actions, and choose more carefully. We are well into the Harvest Season, which is always a time of reflection, leading to more appropriate self-expression and then even more reflection. We are navigating a global pandemic, major economic changes, and a national election. The stellium involving Saturn, Jupiter and Pluto has us awakening to our deepest wounds: as individuals, as families and as a nation. This is a time of reckoning.
The Summer Solstice is here; five planets and the north node are currently retrograde. There is a Solar Annular eclipse today, and a Penumbral Lunar eclipse just around the corner. We are navigating a global pandemic and major economic changes. The stellium involving Saturn, Jupiter and Pluto has us awakening to our deepest wounds: as individuals, as families and as a nation. Combined, these give you an opportunity to create a whole new understanding and definition of the family and the country to which you belong.
Earth Day is here, the Venus retrograde looms, a loose stellium is rolling through Aries and Taurus, there is ongoing pressure from the outer planets, and the global pandemic still rages. Combined, these give you an opportunity to create a whole new understanding of yourself and new relationships with others.
Are you ready for that?
