Grandtrines

A good time to: compromise.

Challenges: An impulsive tendency to overdo resentment that makes you tend to draw back from relations.

Balance:  Reconcile your inhibitions by emphasizing determined collaborative action.

Full Moon in Libra, laboratory process of Sublimation – emotionally refined

Keywords:
Sun in Aries – persistent, aggressive = enterprising
Moon Full in Libra – changes, unifying = emotionally refined – Cardinal Air
Mercury in Aries – mental, aggressive = impulsive
Venus in Pisces – pleasant, relaxative = compassionate
Mars in Scorpio – impulsive, solidifying = explosive
Jupiter in Leo – fortunate, organizing = exuberant
Saturn in Scorpio – disruptive, solidifying = persevering
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#alchemyastrology

Here comes the Full Moon in Scorpio of the year.Today, tomorrow and the day after, exact on April 22nd. Usually the words Full Moon and Scorpio in the same sentence seems to tell us something about the dark side of our minds coming to the surface, and this “scares” almost everyone. As if we had to be good, angelic, kind and compassionate all the time. As with most lunation this moon in Scorpio is special, since it opposes the Sun in Taurus and is aligned with the asteroid Juno, which could also be related an archetype of Scorpio. Since Juno was the wife of Zeus and their infamous power struggle marriage is well known to all.

But lets start from the beginning: Taurus is the sign where we learn about the importance of this physical life, the extraordinary experience which is to be inside a body, and beauty that allows…

This Friday 22^nd April, we have a transformational full moon in Scorpio,  a highly complex misunderstood and sometimes feared  sign. What many people don’t understand is that Scorpio has three different symbolic totem associations – the scorpion, who aggressively exercises power through emotion and instinct and will sting you on the foot without a second glance;  the Eagle, who sees all, discerns hidden motives, discovers deeper truths below the surface of life and exercises power through the intellect;  and the Dove of Peace or Phoenix, who  observes compassionately without judgement and exercises power through love,  healing and transformation.

When there is Scorpio energy around, issues around power and powerlessness tend to come spiralling up from the murky waters of the unconscious. There can be fear, there can be conflict, there can be war… and there can be healing!.

This is an interesting full moon because BOTH of Scorpio’s rulers…

This full moon sees the Sun at 2 degrees Taurus illuminating the Moon at 2 degrees Scorpio. Scorpio is very intense and secretive and a Full Moon sends us into the emotional self and the subconscious self. We also have four planets in retrograde at the moment, which also promotes us to look within.

The Wesak Full Moon 2016 highlights 2º30’ Scorpio and Taurus (see chart in the last post).

The Sabian Symbol for 3º SCO (for the MOON) says:

Ceremonial Raising of the Haida Legacy Pole (42 ft.) in 2013 – the First Totem Pole that was raised in 130 years… http://cpaws.org/blog/haida-pole

“A HOUSE-RAISING PARTY IN A SMALL VILLAGE ENLISTS THE NEIGHBOURS’ COOPERATION.

Keyword: The feeling of community demonstrated in a basic joint effort.

In rural neighbourhoods, especially as the American West was being developed, the building of at least the framework of a house was often a collective, friendly enterprise. Newcomers building their home-to-be found friendly helpers in their neighbours. The sense of togetherness and participation in a common enterprise was developed by such a collective work. The home remains ‘our’ home, yet the whole community is involved in its erection and the welcome marking its completion.
At this… stage feeling becomes…

The Wesak Moon is celebrated by the Buddhist world Sangha (community) in honour of the birth, attainment of enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Siddhartha, the Buddha, who walked the Earth more than 2500 years ago, and set a model for the living Buddha in all of us.

Yes, the ‘Full Moon in May’ marks the Wesak Moon in Buddhist cultures. And that will be this year May 21https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesak

What’s with this Full Moon on Apr 21 / 22 then?

I’d like to call the SCORPIO MOON – TAURUS SUN polarity the energetic Wesak Moon – even though not in May, but it carries a strong energy that relates to basic Buddhist teachings, and Buddhist practice also offers a ‘medicine’ for them – ‘Four Noble Truths’:

The basic suffering or even just basic dissatisfaction (‘dukkha’) in the human condition is due to attachment to the status-quo, to…

This Full Moon lights up;
-shared resources
-your deepest darkest emotional depths
-hidden demons and
-your power to transform and transcend
Taurus represents the solid resources and values behind them that one has..Scorpio represents ‘I like what you’ve got, and I know just how best to
What have you been wishing for, particularly what seeds of intent have you sewn and watered with action and attention over the last six months since the New Moon in Scorpio? Now we see the harvest. Is the resulting fruit succulent and juicy? Full of flavour and verve? Or is it rather stringy and barren? Is it even the variety or indeed what you thought you’d planted?
The Polarity between the full Moon in Scorpio is balanced by the Sun in Taurus, shared resources and personal resources based on what you value most highly. What are your most precious assets and how can you…

2016 W17 Calendar (Weekly) Sunout Astrological Aspects

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Video of Houston Flood

If you’re a fan of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, you’re most likely aware that it contains weather predictions as well as advice regarding when to plant, harvest, and numerous other activities. Most likely anyone who’s drawn from its wisdom hasn’t questioned its source or wondered what it was. If that’s a burning question you’ve had for most your life, then I have good news for you because I’m about to tell you where that advice comes from.

Ready? Are you sitting down? Okay. It’s astrological.

Whether or not you believe in astrology makes no difference. It works and doesn’t much care whether people recognize it or not and neither do I.

As an example of how it works for weather, I couldn’t resist doing another extreme weather blog regarding the astrological influences in effect at the time, in this case, the massive flooding event in…

A good time to: look at what you’ve gained from partnerships.

Challenges: sorrows may come up about your affection for someone.

Balance: Do some creative writing or plan a trip so you can gain a clear perspective.

Moon in Virgo, laboratory process of Distillation – emotionally discriminating

Keywords:
Sun in Aries – persistent, aggressive = enterprising
Moon in Virgo – changes, organizing = emotionally discriminating – Mutable Earth
Mercury in Aries – mental, aggressive = impulsive
Venus in Pisces – pleasant, relaxative = compassionate
Mars in Scorpio – impulsive, solidifying = explosive
Jupiter in Leo – fortunate, organizing = exuberant
Saturn in Scorpio – disruptive, solidifying = persevering
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#alchemyastrology

We are in the midst of some major Scorpionic slowdowns and downpours. With both of Scorpio’s rulers ( Mars yesterday, Pluto today) retrograding side by side, shortly in advance of Friday’s full Scorpio moon, shit is happening. It’s a wildly potent event, an actual Scorpio -retropolooza.

While I am still in major regroup/recuperation mode, I must supply you with two amazing articles. They both cover the current astrological weather with expertise and flair.

The first link is on the retro phenomenon, by the Übertalented Michael Lutin. He is one of my all-time favs, and I hope this gem will resonate with you. God willing, I will be seeing him speak Sunday when he makes his debut appearance at my local NCGR chapter.

The second link by Australian astrologer Lynda Hill covers the sabian symbols of the full moon and more.  I really enjoy her writing and hope you will appreciate…

If you watch the planets you’ll already know that Mars went into stationary retrograde yesterday and today Pluto follows suit.

Now I’m not an astrologer by training, but do understand the effects of planetary activities on the human condition. Sometimes, the effects are subtle, and other times, they spin us into an emotional conundrum.

Here’s the thing; we, as creatures part of the Divine Matrix, cannot help being pulled into the vortex of planetary foibles. Sure, they’re doing their own thing, and we’re doing ours, but there is a thread that connects all of creation and that thread is woven into our human tapestry.

Change is inevitable, and retrogrades not only precipitate but enhance changes that must occur on our life path.

We are programmed to respond – that is the truth of it. As the planets spin and proceed to enact their existence, so do we evolve into our…

MARS – like everything in astrology symbolizes many things, but in the end comes down to one thing: energy. Mars describes energy, neither good nor bad. It shows what ignites your fire by its house position, how you react by its sign, and whether the energy runs smoothly – or not – by its aspects.

When Mars goes retrograde, some are worried. But think of it like this: Much energy is concentrated in certain areas of your life, depending on what planets you have in the signs and aspects this transit touches. Mars retrogrades April 17 at 9 degrees Sagittarius, retrogrades into the last degree of Scorpio May 28, and goes direct June 29 at 23 degrees Scorpio, but you’ll feel this from February until September. If your personal planets are between these degrees, or the in the same degrees in other mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo and Pisces), or fixed…

“If I know what love is, it is because of you.”
― Hermann Hesse

It’s time to stop and smell the roses as the Sunenters sensual Taurus on Tuesday, April 19th for its month-long journey. In Taurus our senses are awakened to fall in love all over again with the things that make us feel good to look at, touch and taste. Spring has sprung, love is in the air, the weather is warming up and our attention turns to enjoying the finer things in life.

Venus-ruled Taurus is a lover of the physical 3D experience and is most at home when surrounded by scenic wonders — fresh grass, blooming flowers and deep forests. Intimate moments in a cozy, beautiful atmosphere (preferably with great food and wine) is Taurus‘ idea of a good time.