Full Moon – Hang On or Let Go? - The Pisces/Virgo Dilemma

The Sun’s move into Pisces on Friday sets the stage for the upcoming Full Moon.  This Full Moon on Monday, February 22, 2016 falls across the Pisces/Virgo axis.  At Full Moon the Sun is 180 degrees from the Moon. The keyword is polarity, opposition, the I and the thou.  The Moon in earthy, practical Virgo loves the details, wants to organize and casts a critical eye over any and all proceedings.  The Sun will have no truck with any of that down to earth stuff.  Dreamy and ephemeral Pisces' Sun is more at home in the land of the poet, the symbolic and the intuitive. 

The Full Moon is like a dumbbell, often we do one side or the other.  On one hand the impulse here is to drown in the details, dig into the facts and figures and gather all useful information to assist in navigating life’s ups and downs.  On the other hand is the impulse to let it all go, relying on faith, trust and the inner guide that leads us in the right direction.  The danger here is doing one extreme or the other.  Faith, trust and visions are a necessary part of the human condition. But we live in the real world and there are practical considerations that we must contend with. 

The balance between this Sun and Moon enables us to harness those preposterous dreams and visions and ground them in the real world.  Dream the dream and meditate upon how to manifest that dream in the material world. 

Mercury, ruler of this Full Moon, moves along during the week following the Full Moon.  On Thursday and Friday Mercury connects with Saturn, then Uranus.  Mercury in Aquarius is intellectual with the ability to process and digest information quickly.  In a connection with Saturn Mercury talks about what is.  With the connection with Uranus, the talk is about what could be. 

Waning Moon is the time to assimilate and disseminate.  Sunday, the 28^th  with Moon in penetrating Scorpio and Sun joining Neptune offers the perfect time to meditate and quietly contemplate the who, what and where’s of our lives. Ground and center, then   embrace the mysticism of Pisces.  From those misty waters emerge practical solutions, adjusted viewpoints, and clear intent.  Get clear on what you want to hang on to and what you want to let go.  Does it serve your highest good, your higher self? Are you clinging to the material at the expense of the spiritual?  Are you steeped in mysticism but ignoring the electric bill? The trick here is to maintain the balance.  Give it a try.

Waxing Moon Moving Things Along

Wednesday, February 10, 2016, with waxing Moon in Pisces and Venus rolling in the hay with Jupiter we are not much concerned with the material world.  We receive psychic impressions and sense intangible forces at work.  In the night sky the Moon is a fingernail that will continue to expand until it reaches fullness on the 22^nd.   It may be tough getting through this hump day especially if work and concentration is involved.  This energy is good for the artist and the dreamer.  Practical matters take a back seat.

Early Thursday morning Moon enters aggressive, action oriented Aries.  Waxing Moon in Aries is a great time to start an exercise routine.  Aries Moon is great for starting something new.  Be sure to think it through before you begin.  Folks can be impulsive under this Moon.  Friday night, date night, is perfect for a stroll under the moonlight or a night of dancing.  Aries Moon craves action.  So get out there and act already!

Saturday morning Moon moves into the more stable sign of Taurus.   Change is not on the agenda under a Taurus Moon.  It is a fertile sign and whatever is begun under a waxing Moon in Taurus is sure to grow and last.  Venus ruled Moon in Taurus is great for long lasting romance.  The danger here is if things go south, it is difficult to break up and break away.  An evening out under at Taurus Moon carries with it the warning: When they turn the lights out, it’s time to go home. Taurus Moon doesn’t want it to end.

After sundown, Mercury reenters Aquarius and is soon at the point where it turned retrograde back in January.  Mercury then moves out of that “shadow” and activities and ideas put on hold now really begin to move forward.  Mercury in Aquarius gathers the news and shares it with friends.  Exchanging ideas with like-minded and not so like-minded folks is the joy of Mercury in Aquarius.  Around this time Mars makes a positive connection with Jupiter.  Mars is action and energy, with Jupiter it means a lot of whatever is on the table.  Don’t take on more than you can handle and keep a close eye on your energy levels.  This is “sit down before you fall down” time.

Sunday, with Moon in Taurus is a kick back day.  In the wee hours of Monday the First Quarter Moon occurs.  Quarter Moon’s by their very nature create tension. The square between the Sun and Moon at this particular phase has Mars stirring up the action.  Mars in Scorpio stirs up the muck from the bottom of the pot.  In dynamic aspect to the Sun and Moon that muck is going to hit the fan.  Remember to duck!

During the Monday morning commute Moon enters Gemini.  Gemini Moon rouses our curiosity and we begin to look around to see what going on outside our own little world.  Tensions roused by the Quarter Moon can be discussed now.  Gemini Moon loves to talk.  Moon in an air sign brings a bit of detachment, more logic than emotion.  Gemini Moon is great for starting the work week.  Multi-tasking becomes second nature to us all and the usual Monday morning clutter gets cleared up quickly.  This light and airy energy spills over into Tuesday. The energy is great for brainstorming, solving puzzles, and intellectual pursuits.  The mind is quick and gets bored easily.  Keep busy and survive the juggling energy of Gemini Moon. 

February Begins - This Weekend Packs a Punch

With Moon in exuberant Sagittarius Wednesday, the hump of hump day feels like a mountain.  We’re feeling restless and long for anything but the daily routine. In the morning Mars tangles with Pluto bringing complex energies to the surface.  Mars, the warrior currently traversing through Pluto’s home turf of Scorpio, is excellent at delivering that famous Scorpion sting. This aspect, exact for the early morning commute, rouses anger. Be aware and alert while on the road.   In the afternoon Sun and Saturn get together bringing some of that “nose to the grindstone” energy that helps us make it through the day.

Moon is Void of Course through most of Thursday until 7:44 PM EST when Moon leaves freewheeling Sagittarius and enters the more grounded Capricorn. The Capricorn motif continues throughout Friday and Saturday setting the tone for the weekend. Capricorn is all about business, duty and doing the work that moves us along in life.  Friday evening Venus gets up close and personal with Pluto in the sign of Capricorn.  Venus is about love and money. Pluto is about power, control and can bring obsession to the head of the class.  With Moon, Venus and Pluto all in Capricorn romance and money deals may be slow to start but there is a promise of longevity.  A Venus in Capricorn romance may not have the sparkle and sizzle of other types of romances but this romance does have stability with both partners grounded in reality. We recognize that each has feet of clay.

Around midday on Saturday the action begins when the Sun connects with unpredictable Uranus.  This aspect favors the spontaneous and unexpected. Be prepared for a change in plans due to unforeseeable events.  Busy little Mercury links with big boy Jupiter and facts get blown out of all proportion.  This brings a lot of wind, whether it is in the atmosphere or from the blowhard next door.  Rounding out the day Venus agitates Uranus.  This aspect can bring romance that is exciting, capricious and very spur of the moment. 

As Saturday rolls over to Sunday the Moon enters forward looking Aquarius.  Humanitarian causes, friends and groups of like-minded individual attract our attention. Aquarius Moon is somewhat of a kick back Moon with none of the usual emotional attachments.  Detachment is a key word here.  Hiking with a group, working on a campaign or for a cause do well while Moon travels through Aquarius.  It’s not all brotherhood and sisterhood when Sun squares off with Mars around sunrise.  Mars rules fighting and war.  Sun can rouse Mars’ anger.  By mid-morning Venus enters the picture sparking romantic passion.  Venus and Mars together in any aspect can be the glue that holds a relationship together.  Venus in earthy Capricorn and Mars in sexy Scorpio say let’s get physical.  It’s not only the eggs that will be frying this Sunday morning.

Monday morning we start the week with New Moon in Aquarius. The New Moon also sets the tone for the Lunar Month.  In Providence, RI this particular New Moon