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Beautiful New Moon in Taurus ripe for manifesting

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We have our second new moon in Taurus this morning (May 19) and it’s a very blessed day as we are removed from the eclipse vibes we had last new moon.  This morning at 8:23 am, we have a new start with a fresh new moon at the late degrees of Taurus, as the sun will be moving into Gemini Sunday (May 21) at 12:09 a.m.

This late degree Taurus new moon shows a bit more movement as it starts to transition into the quick energy of Gemini and especially here on the west coast, we see this moon as a very social one.  We will gain comfort with friends this weekend and we’ll see our emotional needs met through our interactions with our social groups. 

This new moon highlights Tuesday’s entry of Jupiter into Taurus where it will be for the next year.  Jupiter in Venus’ sign of Taurus brings us the opportunity for an amplification of our relationships as well as beauty and art around our surroundings.  Taurus is a lush, sensual sign and Jupiter will do its expanding act on those areas in our lives.  Taurus is also the earthiest of the signs and we could see our finances expand during this time and feel like we are getting more of what we value in our life.  Aries rising folks may see some serious luck in the money arena. 

We’re seeing a lot of support for all the planets during this new moon so manifest away.  We have Mars and Venus together in nurturing Cancer with Mars getting set to jump into Leo on Saturday where they are much more comfortable with the fire energy.  But again, this Mars and Venus being in cancer speaks to our emotional needs. Venus and the moon are in mutual reception sending huge love signals between them and blessing new endeavors that launch tomorrow.  One of my close friends chose today to get married and they couldn’t have picked a better day to launch their “official” unity.  We also see Mercury in Taurus in a nice aspect to Saturn, who is in Pisces, blessing structures for the spiritual evolution for the community.  Adam and Tina, my friends, will have a marriage that blesses those around them as well as them both.

Journal Prompt

Enjoy this superbly positive new moon and take the opportunity to spend a bit of time journaling or mindfully setting intentions to take advantage of this delightful manifesting power.  Here’s a prompt for your consideration:

What would you like to bring into physical/material existence this year?

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Aries New Moon Horoscopes

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 Today, we have a unique moment in that we have a new moon in Aries at 00 degrees.  As the first sign of the zodiac, the sun moving into Aries signals the start of a new astrological year and with a new moon within 24 hours of the start of the new year, we have a wonderful opportunity to set intentions for the upcoming growing cycle.

Spring feels like such a stronger start point for the year as it is when birth occurs.  The seeds that were lying dormant in the ground during the winter begin to sprout and start the life that was contemplated during the dark months.  This is the time to take action on all those plans we thought and dreamed about during the first months of this calendar year. 

Here are your horoscopes for this new moon cycle.  Please read for your rising sign (Ascendant) if you know it, otherwise your sun sign will do:

Aries

Reinvent yourself! This is your time to shine Aries. What new versions of yourself have you been dreaming up that you’re ready to act on? Cut your hair, get some new clothes and put the focus on you.  Step into the new you.

Taurus

Where have you got in your own way? Lay down the self judgement and delve into your authentic self. Spend some time in meditation and use your Taurean energy to really feel in your body what feels right. Is there some spiritual practices you have been considering?  This month is a great one to set up a regular personal devotional time.

Gemini

Hey Gemini, you’ve been reviewing why you do the things you do since last August and you’re about to get a break when Mars moves out of Gemini this Saturday, March 25. This spring is a great time to focus on who you hang out with.  Are there some friends you been thinking about but not reaching out to?  Don’t hesitate! Call them up and set something up.  They will breathe new life into you.

Leo

You always shine Leo but you can burn a bit brighter and hotter during Aries season.  The fiery energy of Aries is natural to you and can help you take initiative rather than stay in your comfort zone.  Have you been interested in learning something new but haven’t been ready to start?  Now is the time.  Is there a big trip you’ve been wanting to plan but hesitating?  Take the time to plan it now!

Virgo

Aries season for Virgos can be a time to let things go so your energy can go into your new projects. Focus on your mental health this month and what new endeavors you can do that supports that self-care. Look at past wounds as opportunities to start anew with the hard-earned wisdom of those wounds.

Libra

Springtime is a time of love for you and a focus on your partner or other close relationships.  Try not to think too much about the past or future of those relationships but to be present with those people and enjoy them in the moment. Go with your gut and be spontaneous with your partner ramping up the passion and joy for your relationship.

Scorpio

Been feeling a little sluggish? Spring is here and it’s a great time to change your health routines.  Try new ways to exercise that are more joyful to you. Focus on what you need to feel healthy.  Make it about you and feel how present you are when you are taking care of you! It’s also a good time to switch up work routines to add some freshness to your day-to-day jobs.Been feeling a little sluggish? Spring is here and it’s a great time to change your health routines.  Try new ways to exercise that are more joyful to you. Focus on what you need to feel healthy.  Make it about you and feel how present you are when you are taking care of you! It’s also a good time to switch up work routines to add some freshness to your day-to-day jobs.

Sagittarius

Time to play and be creative Sagittarius.  Embrace the child within and try new ways of expressing yourself and playing.  Your ruling planet Jupiter is in Aries too and is pushing you to expand your spontaneous moments of joy through play.  Could pickleball be calling your name?

Capricorn

You are called to engage in some spring cleaning of your home this month.  Spontaneously buy a couple new things for your home that will bring in new joy and passion.  Don’t overthink your choices but embrace the moment when deciding how you want to set up your home for the next year.  Some new plants might be a nice addition!

Aquarius

Some fresh takes on your daily routines will give you a burst of energy.  This spring is a great time to start journaling if you haven’t been doing so.  With Pluto moving into your sign on Thursday, you will be accessing some transformational information by becoming present and tuning in to your intuition.

Pisces

You’re not a big money person but spring is a good time to take charge of your finances and make a financial plan for the upcoming year. Tax time forces one to get in touch with their financial plan and you can take that Aries drive to get it done so you can focus on other things throughout the year.

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Venus and Mars come together for the Leo Full Moon

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The sky during this morning’s full moon in Leo has a special configuration as Venus and Mars join together in the sign of Capricorn.  These planets traditionally associated with the masculine and feminine coming together blurs the lines and boundaries of the social construct of gender.  This configuration is the celestial manifestation of gender fluidity as the ebb and flow of masculine and feminine energies is within all of us. The feeling we get from this astrological pairing helps us see that gender is merely a social construct.   This Leo moon reminds us to shine our light and take pride in our personal identity.  As the moon reflects the Aquarius sun, it reminds us that we are one community.  We are all spirits having a human experience and the diversity of individuals and their self-expressions is what gives the world its beauty. Shine your truth and support your fellow humans as they shine their personal truths as well.  Full Moon is exact at 8:56 am PST.

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Reflections during the Full Moon In Cancer January 17, 2022

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Today’s full moon is all about those feels as the moon is in Cancer. Our big intentions we set at the new moon at the first of the year are still there but have gone through a review period.  We have been reviewing our relationships and how they affect where we wish to go individually.  COVID has certainly required us, once again, to slow down our plans and reflect.  We may be feeling that frustration of yet another year starting out with circumstances so beyond our control.  It’s a good time to reflect on how we deal with life’s challenges and those things that we can’t control.  How do we roll with what is put in front of us?  The Sun is still in a close conjunction with Pluto encouraging and perhaps forcing us to transform and grow.  We are not who we used to be after two years living through a pandemic.  We have all experienced loss. We need to feel that grief and embrace our new selves.  Mercury has also gone retrograde this week so it’s also a good time to review our communication style as well as our relationship with technology.

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The last Full Moon of the year tonight at 8:35 p.m. Pacific

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The full moon is a time of culmination and that is certainly the theme for tonight’s full moon in Gemini at 8:35 p.m. Pacific time.  Over the past 18 plus months, many of us have been challenging and questioning our long-held beliefs and philosophies as we have dealt with the ever-changing landscape of a worldwide pandemic.  There have been many crises of faith as we have suffered so many heart retching losses. Tonight’s full moon is a time to reflect on how your beliefs have evolved and rejoice in the hard-fought philosophical gains you have made during these unprecedented times.  Your spiritual or philosophical evolution has put you exactly where you are meant to be as we prepare for the new year as the sun is reborn on winter solstice Tuesday morning.

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Happy, Joyful Eclipse opens up the holiday season

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This evening we will have a solar eclipse for the new moon in Sagittarius.  The peak of the eclipse will be at 11:42 pm Pacific time, December 3 but will only be viewable near the south pole of the world.  Eclipses are intense energy that can be very unpredictable, so it is recommended that you suspend any formal rituals or magic workings on this evening.  This eclipse is one of great possibility and is part of a series of eclipses that brings joyful, beneficial peak experiences.  It is up to us and where we place our focus as we go into this new cycle and the eclipse energy that will be set for the next 6 months.  With the new moon being ruled by Jupiter and Neptune going direct in Pisces, this is a time to dream big positive dreams of how we would like to expand, especially our spiritually and philosophy.  With eclipse occurring on the south node of the mode, it is a time of letting go and removing obstacles from our life that may interfere with the dreams and visions we are creating and invoking in our lives.  This is a time to look within for your inner truth and be guided by your own compass not the media talk boxes that are constantly in our ears these days.  In our duality world, there is always a counterpoint to any positive energy.  The danger of Jupiterian energy, such as today’s eclipse, is one of fanaticism, being so sure in your own beliefs that you try to force those views on others.  What may be true for you does not mean it is true for others.  In order to respect your own sovereignty, you must respect the sovereignty of others. 

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Transformative Full Moon at 7:56 a.m. PDT on October 20, 2021

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Tomorrow morning’s full moon can be transformative as Pluto has been having quite the conversation with the Sun and Mars this week.  The full moon is happening at 27 degrees of Aries as it directly opposes the Sun in Libra, a position of fall for the sun as it is losing it light going into the dark half of the year.  You may feel this full Moon even more intensely if you have personal planets in your birth chart within a degree or two of 27 degrees depending on the angles those natal planets in your personal birth chart make with the Sun and Moon.

We come into this full moon with Pluto, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mercury all finishing their retrograde cycles throughout this month and now all forging ahead in the sky.  The result is a go-getting cardinal Aries full moon where breakthroughs and forward movement may come on something that has been stuck for a while. 

But Pluto is the real change maker in tomorrow’s full Moon as it just formed a conflicting square aspect with the Sun on Sunday and is moving into another challenging square with Mars on Thursday.  Squares represent challenges and confrontations between planets.  They are not directly opposed but giving each other a “side-eye.”  Think of the phrase “squaring off” against someone in a competitive way. 

Pluto is about power, death, destruction and the transformation that comes from that.  Something must end before something begins.  This energy is “squaring off” against a Mars energy in Libra, again a sign which is losing light and weakening.  Libra is a place where Mars is weakened as it is the sign opposite Mars’ home of Aries.  The Moon in Mars’ home sign of Aries emotionally wants to see things move forward and some action to take place.  Mars wants to support that action but may be more thoughtful about its actions.  Mars is making a positive aspect to Jupiter which suggests a positive forward movement.  So, it is a time where if you face your challenges honestly and let go of what may have been a barrier for you, you will find some forward momentum in a new direction. 

Mars/Pluto interactions can lead to some anger issues so focus on meeting people with love and kindness.  You may feel your anger fuse is short, stay aware of your mood and focus inward if you feel your irritation building.  This moon will bring break throughs for those who focus on their own journeys and how they can push through personal barriers rather than focusing on external irritants and injustices. 

Enjoy our big, beautiful night light tonight and prepare as we in the northern hemisphere collectively descend into the dark half of the year. 

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Shine, Mama, Shine — New Moon in Leo August 8, 2021

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New Moons are always a good time to set intentions.  As the moon births anew from complete darkness, we can start a fresh beginning in our lives as well.  Today’s new moon in Leo is especially potent for pushing forward a new path that fulfills us on a personal actualization level.  Leo is ruled by the Sun and marks a time to shine brightly as your authentic self. 

Today is a good day to carve out some time to focus on yourself and what you would like to manifest in your life that would fulfill you on a personal, creative level.  Though the pandemic has been a major upset to our lives, it has forced us to focus on what our priorities are.   Some of us have been blessed with the gift of time and quiet during lock down to question the direction our life is going and whether that is in line with our soul purpose.  Many of us may have come into touch with our soul purpose through that quiet time. 

Essential workers, I see you, and know you have not had a moment of quiet during these days.  Yet, through that state of overwork and exhaustion, some insights may have come to you about what YOU need to be fulfilled in this lifetime.

Now is the time to act upon those insights!  This is a powerful manifesting time.  Spend time today making a plan of how to start or make your next step into a life that is creative and fulfilling for you personally.  It’s a time to be selfish and think of what YOU need.  Give yourself permission to be concerned about yourself today rather than your loved ones and those under your care. 

The sun has been receiving some challenging energy from Uranus the last few days.  Uranus brings sudden change, insights and possible upheaval.  Take note of any jolts to your life the last couple days as those are messages from the universe that can help you hone in your vision for today’s manifesting intention. 

You were born to shine!  Take steps today to gift yourself, and subsequently the world, with your light.

August 8 is also the “Lion’s Gate Portal.”  For more information on this must talked about portal, check out Lisa Stardust’s  article at Astrology.com.

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Feel It! This evening’s New Moon in Cancer

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We are on the threshold of the summer’s first new moon at 6:16 p.m. Pacific, with the moon being in her home sign of Cancer.  We embark tonight on a fresh emotional slate, a new period to honor our emotions.  It is of utmost importance that you embrace what you are feeling and honor that emotional intelligence within yourself.  Your emotions and thus intuition informs the direction you should take this moon cycle and sets the emotional tone of your upcoming year. 

You may find what you are feeling tonight surprising or unexpected.  This is due to the moon making a favorable aspect to unpredictable Uranus.  Embrace that unexpected direction.  The moon is also talking to dreamy, intuitive Neptune so it is wise to honor those “gut” feelings no matter how surprising they may be.

This moon carries with it the ability to transform as it will move into a challenging aspect with Pluto over the next couple days.  Transformation can be difficult but often results in the birth of a wiser, more authentic you.  Accept the uncomfortable feelings and the nudges to change situations that are out of line with your self-care needs.  All new beginnings birth from darkness, allow yourself to birth a more nurturing home and sanctuary as the moon begins anew this evening. 

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Investigate your feelings during tonight’s Full Moon in Scorpio

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The full moon this evening at 8:31 p.m. Pacific Time is a powerful one and one that will not be ignored.  The pink super moon is closer to the earth thus putting on quite a light show as it reflects the opposing sun upon our evening and our souls.  The moon is in the sign of Scorpio, a weaker placement for her.  Scorpio digs into the depths of your soul and will likely bring up some emotional baggage you have been hanging onto and need to face and release.  It’s best to allow yourself the time today to reflect on those emotional disturbances as this bright moon, reflecting a fixed beam of light from the Sun in steady Taurus will be relentless in its probing.   

The sun is reflective of your soul’s journey to self-actualization and this moon may serve to dirge into the depths of how you are holding yourself back from that mission.   In what ways are you giving your power away in your emotional reactions?  The steady Taurus Sun provides a handle of strength to lean on as you delve into those parts of yourself that you tend to avoid. 

Today is an important time to consider how your actions will affect those around you as any harm you cause will come back to you in some form in the future.  With the emotional back drop to the day, the possibility of emotionally hurting others with your actions is strong.  Do your best to manage your emotions before reacting today. 

There is potential for a surprising tilt to the day.  Let go of other’s transgressions and focus on the lesson there for yourself to make the day tilt towards a potential epiphany.

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