☼ Inner truth, outer courage – Inner light, outer brilliance ☼
Full Moon in Sagittarius
May 21st 2016 @ 21:14 UT
Stirring up courage, passion, and ardour,
May’s Full Sagittarian truth-seeking Moon is most dynamic and active.
And because the Moon is conjunct Mars, 21st-22nd
(depending upon time zone), emotions can also be quick to rise – even
though Mars is retrograde and slow (i.e. closest to the Earth, in a
phase called ‘Mars Max’*). Therein lies the key; if/when dealing with
destructive emotions such as anger or frustration, or when moving too
fast, slow down, breathe deep; energy levels may be low (or easily
drained: Mars rules the adrenal ‘fight or flight’ glands) and reactions
may be awkward. So take time if making major decisions (such as buying
property) and practice patience, because ‘more haste is less speed’. Or
as one of my spiritual teachers says “speed is aggression”.
The Moon not only joins feisty,
freedom-loving Mars during this philosophically inclined Sagittarian
Moon, but on the last of the three Full Moon nights (23rd),
Luna then conjuncts weighty Saturn, bringing reality to the fore. There
are many astrological significators which indicate sensitivity is
seriously heightened during this particular Full Moon, with excitement
quickly followed by karmic payback (good or bad).
Events/situations/plans that possibly link as far back as August, and/or
November 2015, could even come home to roost for a final time. Yet
still, due to Mercury also going forward within a day of the exact Full
Moon (@21:13UT), the heart mind has the potential to realise the value
of living a good and healthy life, where needs are met in an
uncomplicated manner.
Be that as it may, the Moon, and all she
symbolises (empathy, the feminine, water, the people, etc.) could feel
besieged by seemingly forceful influences. This Full Moon illuminates
soul’s longing for a greater understanding of life’s more abstract
concepts, and is actually a good time to consider the long-term: because
warrior Mars and no-nonsense Saturn do not ‘perfect’ at this moment in
time (i.e. they do not conjunct, but are now brought together by the
Moon), far-sighted Sagittarian issues, such as mind-expansion,
deeper-meaning and faith, are highlighted. A Full Moon in the sign of
the centaur accents the Spiritual Warrior who lives in the ‘now’, even
when presented with a glimpse of future concerns that are cosmically
bound to be prominent at the end of August 2016, when Mars and Saturn
finally meet (@ 10° Sagittarius).
With Moon conjoined to Mars, it also means Sun is opposite Mars. Sun
opposition Moon and Venus opposition Mars sees both sets of
relationship planets on other sides of the sky. This can be the classic
marriage of ‘opposites attract’ or just that others can repel; either
way these two oppositions spark a creative (and sexual) tension that
could all-too- easily feed ego competition. Rise to a challenge by all
means, but remember that any merit in your karmic credit bank is
wiped-out in one fell swoop if anger is negatively expressed. In the
words of the Buddha “Anger is like holding onto hot coals – you are the
one who gets hurt!”
Currently at the 26th
degree of Taurus, Venus aligns with a fixed star called ‘Algol’, which
represents the ‘Gorgon’s Head’, the snake-hair dreadlocked Medusa, whose
name originally meant ‘sovereign female wisdom’. Fixed stars pinpoint
certain intensity. In this case, it is a concentrated primal feminine
passion which, if obstructed or repressed, severed or feared, has the
potential to dramatically turn to stone (situations and or people)– or,
not-so-surprisingly, to heal, especially when the powerful feminine
force is revered. Bear in mind that each one of us has an intuitive
feminine side – even if you’re a guy; and Mars only disarms for Venusian
charm (made especially poignant as Venus and Mars oppose each other as
the Moon wanes on the 25th), which, when embraced, restores an internal balance that inspires our natural radiance and true identity to shine.
For many people the world over, who live
in accordance with the rhythm of lunar lore, this is also a most
important Moon in the Buddhist calendar, as it celebrates the birth,
enlightenment, and passing of Gothama Siddartha Buddha. Buddha was a
historically real person, who lived over 2500 years ago and taught that
we are all born with an inner-light we can grow, to dispel darkness
specifically through sharing our love and happiness. This ‘Festival of
Light’ is known as ‘Wesak’ throughout Far-Eastern Asia, ‘Buddha Purnima’
in India, and ‘Saga Dawa’ in the Himalayas. It is a Full Moon is
considered to be a ‘Karma Multiplied day’, encouraging a mindfulness of
our own natural brilliance during this glorious light-filled Silver
Moon, to be enhanced by planets Scarlet Mars, Golden Saturn, and Rosy
Venus. Shine on dear astro brothers and sisters. May this be a Moon when
the luminous clear light of (self) Love (not in an egotistical way)
beams and radiates from within, and all around…
The Great Invocation
From the point of Light within the Mind of God
Let light stream forth into the minds of men.
Let Light descend on Earth.
Let light stream forth into the minds of men.
Let Light descend on Earth.
From the point of Love within the Heart of God
Let love stream forth into the hearts of men.
May Christ** return to Earth.
Let love stream forth into the hearts of men.
May Christ** return to Earth.
From the centre where the Will of God is known
Let purpose guide the little wills of men –
The purpose which the Masters know and serve.
Let purpose guide the little wills of men –
The purpose which the Masters know and serve.
From the centre which we call the race of men
Let the Plan of Love and Light work out
And may it seal the door where evil dwells.
Let the Plan of Love and Light work out
And may it seal the door where evil dwells.
Let Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth.
**Many believe in a World Teacher, a
“Coming One”, knowing him under such names as the Lord Maitreya, the
Imam Mahdi, the Kalki Avatar and the Bodhisattva (which we can all be,
by aspiring to live a life that benefits others). These terms are
sometimes used in versions of the Great Invocation for people of
specific faiths.
*Astologer Richard Nolle, who termed the
phrase ‘SuperMoon’, also invented the name ‘Mars Max’, for the phase for
when Mars is closest to the Earth and brightest in the midnight sky.
