Grandtrines

June 21st, 2016
“Moon in Capricorn”

The Moon has shifted from fiery Sagittarius into practical, goal-oriented Capricorn for the next few days…and our attention gets turned towards our responsibilities. We tend to be more serious in this energy, but mainly that’s just because we’re more focused. We enjoy working on problems alone, to think and plan…then we can take care of business, which is our main goal!

Be kind with the Moon in Capricorn, it helps balance your Karma. It’s easier to acknowledge and accept our strengths and weaknesses, this can help us to be more productive. We’re viewing life in a more realistic light, which simply helps us get things done. This is a good time for practical communication, especially with older people or those that are influential. Any kind of construction or building is favored in this energy, and for all you “gem stone” lovers, this energy is…

We have now entered the astrological sign of Cancer.  Cancer is the first water sign in the zodiac and represents the divine feminine, womb, motherhood, and the birth of all things. Cancers are known to be extremely  sensitive and often retreat within themselves where they feel the most safe, hence the protective crab shell. This sign is also ruled by the moon, hence the moody disposition that we all may feel during this next month. We may feel resistant to change and avoid confrontation. However, we will also feel a strong connection to the past, and may come across antiques, photos, or souvenirs that infuse us with a sense of nostalgia or past life recall. Jasmine is the scent of Cancer, where it’s perfume can lead us to faraway exotic places. Jasmine is an intuitive scent that encourages astral travel, prophetic dreams, and psychic protection. Quite literally, you might be…

Today is the first day of Summer! In astrology, Cardinal signs always mark the commencement of a new season. Generally, Cardinal signs point to new beginnings, fresh starts and an abundance of opportunity. There’s emphasis on taking acting and leading the way. This is a great time to start new projects and funnel any excess ambition into something grand. Astrologically speaking, Cardinal signs look got ways to be proactive and seize control of things. There’s restless energy that favors innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and “getting the ball rolling.” The challenge is to be assertive instead of reactive. Cancer is also a Water sign. As a member of the Water trio, Cancer encompasses compassion and kindness; these traits are pushed to the forefront of our personalities over the next four weeks. Of all the signs, Cancer is most drawn towards nesting: nurturing others comes naturally here. We actively seek avenues in which…

Moon conjunct Pluto at mid Capricorn (tropical zodiac).  Where you see the Moon tonight, Pluto (unseen) is in the same location of the sky.
Time for judgments by powers of authority to feel corrupt.

All positions at noon, Mountain Time, USA

(Lights)
Moon                    Capricorn @ 15 deg.
Sun                       Cancer @ 00 deg.

(Rocky Midgets)
Mercury             Gemini @ 13 deg.
Venus                 Cancer @ 04 deg.
Mars                    Scorpio @ 23 deg. (Retrograde until June 29th)

(Gas Giants)
Jupiter               Virgo @ 15 deg.
Saturn                 Sagittarius @ 11 deg. (Retrograde until August 13th)
Uranus    …

Blessings upon you, dear ones!

The Northern Hemisphere is celebrating Litha (aka Midsummer/Summer Solstice) and the rare occasion that the Full Moon falls upon it!  The last time we experienced this alignment of Litha and the Full Moon was in June of 1967, and we won’t experience such a close alignment again until June, 2062.

Litha is official when the Sun enters Cancer tomorrow at 3:34 pm PDT.  There is a going within as we turn from the external and inquisitive sign of Gemini into the very introverted sign of the Crab.  Cancer energy can be hard to understand or connect to unless you yourself have a clear understanding of Cancer in your personal astrology.  However, we can all relate to the pull to create a hard shell to protect the soft and succulent tenderness within us.  While we have the Sun in Cancer for the next 4 ½ weeks…

“To see a World in a Grain of Sand 
And Heaven in a Wild Flower, 
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand 
And Eternity in an hour.”

― William Blake