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Wednesday, 11 September 2019

☽ Practical Magic with a Full Pisces Moon Sept '19



Practical Magic with a Full Moon at 21° Pisces, 14th Sept, 4:33UT

“Because you are alive, everything is possible”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
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Events and situations over this weekend’s Full Pisces Moon could stimulate the imagination to the max, culminating either on Friday 13th – (whohoo!) or Saturday (14th), depending upon where you are in the world. Accenting a period in which we can consciously and actively create marvels and miracles, at the same time discover what we need to keep our feet on the ground with a healthy balance of work and fun, for ourselves and within our environment. 

By also making sure we can tell what is real from what is fantasy (not so easy these days), we can also avoid being overwhelmed or hoodwinked – big time. Basically we all now need to be good, kind and truthful to ourselves and each other, and stay open to all kinds of positive potentials. Because this Full Moon along the Pisces-Virgo axis illuminates spiritual, mental and physical healing, with an abundance of celestial love-wisdom currently in full flow, as indicated by seven planets in Mutable signs (Virgo x 4: Sun, Mars, Venus AND Mercury; Sagittarius Jupiter; and Pisces Moon & Neptune).

So many fluctuating signs indicate change is very much in the air. This Full Moon is also closest to the September Equinox, leading to the Solar Fire Festival, 23rd September, when the emphasis of Sun’s light also begins to change. So we naturally now look towards all that supports a wholesome lifestyle and seek to organise – with micro-management especially starred with those four planets in practical and realistic Virgo, to prepare for the new season coming.

The Moon-Wise Pisces could artistically label everything; however they may be inherently aware that just because something has said label, it doesn’t mean to say it is real. Indeed, like a blissful Eastern sage, the Moon-Wise recognise how life is an illusion; and to fall for glamour now could be detrimental to any burgeoning spiritual realisation.

Illuminating ephemeral dreams we hold dear, especially that which promises a quick escape from harsh reality, a deeply sensitive Full Pisces Moon before the equinoctial time of ‘equal day and night’ on both sides of the world, also indicates inspiration coupled with resourcefulness can be far-reaching, influencing many months ahead.

☆ But still, we could all need a little help and time to digest, let-go, and physically/emotionally heal from events of a season now passing, one that is changing from either summer or winter, to autumn in the north and spring in Earth’s southern hemisphere. 
For whatever reason, either being too busy, too lazy or too confused, it’s doubtful all of us will actually get the extra dreamtime to relax, process, and compartmentalise. Instead, we may need to place our faith in the great universal unfolding, and rely upon a potent ‘Mystic Rectangle’ dominating the sky and the Full Moon horoscope, to bring clarity as well as meaning to dreams. Fortunately, this extremely helpful formation between sensible Virgo planets opposite a visionary Full Pisces Moon, plus the fated Moon’s (unseen) Nodal axis, can sprinkle some much called-for practical magic that makes meditation effective, affirmations positive, and mantra resonate with a ritual release with Full Magical Moonbeams. Leaving one more open for a swifter result, lighter at heart and able to move on as forgiveness and love replace hurt and misunderstandings, and compassion supersedes loss and suffering.

☆ This Full Pisces Moon could also reveal a discerning wisdom for certain pathfinders (Cancer-Capricorn) to illuminate a way to strengthen the heartmind and spirit, for themselves and others. The way-shower who successfully navigates intense soul-voyages doesn’t necessarily have to count on charisma and charm to get things done, but doing so now will surely mean others can have a good time and not feel left out or hard done by. Inclusion, even with the odd-one-out, is the key to connection.

☆ There is a danger of feeling overawed by such pervasive Piscean energy, especially when Luna is conjunct Neptune at home in the sign of the Two Fish which are joined together by celestial cords that link Heaven to the High Seas. Please be aware how it’s all too easy to now fall for deception and sleepwalk into toxic oblivion and the ‘unreal’. Watch out for smoke and mirror tactics to confuse. And be wary of opting for a path that leads away from truth.  Instead, go with the ‘internal’ natural flow towards the enlightened peaceful state, which lies within each and every one of us, and be able to help if/when faced with difficulties or obstacles.

By being inclined towards both practical and spiritual service we more easily generate empathy and bring joy to others. Bear in mind you can’t ‘save’ everyone over this Full Moon, lest you become a martyr. We’re also offered intellectual integrity through the Virgo Sun presently supported by the relationship planets, Venus, Mars and Mercury, all wholesome and chaste in a sensible and solid earth sign. In other words, if you’re suffering from confusion, sadness or loss, putting your energy into meaningful activity quickly brings you back to centre. The Virgo planets now underpin the solar-lunar influence so the visionary altruistic intention blends with right thought and right action; and we needn’t feel victimised by nebulous fairy tales of longing, or ‘lost’ in the Neptunian Luna’s Piscean Ocean.

☆ This elemental year of the female Earth Boar also sees September whoosh with extra strong winds of change that whips us into action; which is also in part due to the nature of the Sun, the control centre of our solar system, and its’ 11-year cycle integral to Earth’s own weather patterns. Interestingly, we are now at Sol’s Solar Minimum (i.e. few flares); still, it is during Equinox periods that Sun becomes extremely interactive, much more so than other months. Instead of flares, it appears Sols’ surface now opens wide to reveal massive ‘coronal holes’ out of which stream solar winds with pure solar energy that storm Earth’s electromagnetic field with highly-charged particles that can affect life on Earth in a variety of ways. The Auroras Borealis and Australis are part of this beautiful phenomenon. Esoteric astrology might call this solar force the ‘Light of Intelligence’; with unseen prana or chi that feeds your soul and ignites your Spirit, also indicating how the Sun is central to our own consciousness, encouraging one to be mindful in authentic presence and power.

☆ Individually, there is every chance we are also now focused upon improving personal relationships, seeing communication as the key to avoiding confusion, or indeed we may need to placate misunderstandings and crossed wires. With the Sun in Virgo our natural quest is for perfection, order and practicality. This means filling life with good thoughts and early nights, imbibing eight glasses of water a day and fields of green leafy veg to be in peak condition. The Sun is also straddled by the personal planets Mars (who heroically leads the entire scope with a certain female wisdom that doesn’t suffer fools gladly), and helpful Venus (in her fall (don’t be a doormat)) which is conjunct and exalted Mercury at the very last, ‘anaretic degree’ of Virgo; we can speak our minds before changing them. Not only are 7 planets in Mutable signs making deviations and variations inevitable, there are also 8 heavenly bodies in Earth signs encouraging us to be super practical, 4 of these are presently retrograde, so there is no need to rush anywhere where even angels fear to tread. In fact, certain issues: power and governance, structure and authority, now require total focus as Saturn stations to go forward only a few days after the Full Moon, September 18th.

☆ It is also worth mentioning how the Sun is at 21°Virgo conjunct Fixed Star, ‘Denebola’, indicating there’s certain confidence and excitement about sailing the high Pisces seas, wanting to stay on course; but Denebola also issues a warning about fixity in deep water when needing to go with flow. Because this is a deeply sensitive Pisces Full Moon that undulates and ripples in union with the cosmically boundless and oceanic Neptune, modern ruler of Pisces, making it is a veritable Fishy affair we may want to swim with. Also, be aware that Black Moon Lilith, the dark and hidden wild woman is currently gaining ground towards Neptune: this guardian Goddess protector reminds us how we sometimes need to make sacrifices for the great good and glory of the whole.

☆ Admittedly, life can seem super challenging at this time of light-turning. But take heart: this IS a Full Moon with a Mystic Rectangle. Even though Task-Master Saturn stationed to go forward again – and Jupiter, planet of excess and adventure is making a last closing hard challenge – a 90° square, to Neptune for this rest of a 12-year cycle that began in 2009 (also on significant Moon phase) – and finishes with Jupiter and Neptune both in Pisces at 23°, April 12 2022, when the Moon is also in an extremely good aspect for those looking to heal emotions – and oceans. This Full Pisces Moon therefore stretched into the far horizon as it flows into a long-term future where the whales sing the songline as poetry in motion.

Pisces is both the modern ruler of Neptune and traditional ruler of Jupiter; they come together again in 2022, indicating how great swathes of the planet require profound and charitable loving kindness and buoyancy. Let’s hope Jupiter’s lawful, if sometimes lucky actions, plus the purifying prayers associated with both Cosmic Guru Jupiter and compassionate Neptune will bring greater awareness to the health and happiness of Earth’s inhabitants, specifically now to the oceans and forests.

☆ Note also that we do not come to the end of the even longer Neptune cycle (164-years) until 2025, when Neptune enters fiery Aries. Interestingly, as Neptune then enters Aries it also features an opening square to Jupiter. Jupiter will also then be exalted, in Cancer, in the best possible place protecting shorelines and the global family. So it seems these next six years are crucial in stay optimistic when turning the collective tide about the way we consider and treat our collective and individual dreams, emotions and spiritual world, as well as the actual water and our cetacean friends, the land and animals. It’s worth bearing in mind how we humans are also anything from 65%-90% water. And while ego considers itself important and may think nothing about creating untold suffering for others by polluting rivers, oceans, aquafers: without water to purify and create, nurture and sustain, we are no longer.     

It’s also good to remember that during this last Jupiter square to Neptune – on a Neptune ruled Full Moon - how Jupiter can make the insignificant blow up out of all proportion, while Neptune’s haziness means important issues can be glossed over or denied. Jupiter in Sagittarius also rules truth and freedom, courts and in-laws: all things we like to have on one’s side.

This could now get challenging, particularly when everywhere one looks it seems the loonies have been let out of an asylum and are now trying to kill the planet with a zombie apocalypse. (FYI: Jupiter in Sagittarius also symbolises the excess of wildfires currently seen all over the planet). Yet still, even in the midst of mayhem, all spiritual teachings tell us that in order to live a full and peaceful like, one must find the still point from where loving kindness and compassion emanate – towards oneself, as well as any pesky reptilian zombies that could be staggering down Main St. 
 

Just remember how we actually co-create reality. And if we don’t like what we see, then we can ‘be the change we wish to see in the world’.
 

And look forward to even more winds of change blowing towards the end of September and the New Moon in Air sign Libra.

With that dear C*I*A readers, I wish you magic on the moonbeams. 

And many thanks for Golden Fish By Tashi Dhargyal

Until next month, may your stars always twinkle,
with love & light from Astro Dakini
aka Laura Boomer Trent ©

Monday, 15 July 2019

❂ A Karmic Transformation ~> Love is the way ~> Live for LOVE Lunar Eclipse July 2019


Full Thunder Moon Lunar Eclipse 16th July 21:38UT

LOVE is the Way for a KARMIC TRANSFORMATION
The horoscope of this Full Moon LUNAR ECLIPSE, at 24°04’Capricorn, suggests mighty strong karma at work – some good and some not so, some past, some future. As usual, it is the present which matters, as what we do in the present sets the tone of future karma. Only in the present do we see how personal, familial, and ancestral karma has worked in the past, leading us to where we are now. With such weighty celestial activity in the run-up to and during this potent Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, the astral advice is stay in the present moment as much as you can - to ride the dragon keep the heart fully open and mind focused upon loving, harmonious relations. 

Though be aware how, in typical human fashion, just as one plucks up courage to confidently take personal charge to discipline’s one’s self to create a healthier world, along comes an often underestimated collective karma originating from leftfield. 'Throwing karma’ coming out of nowhere could seemingly have nothing to do you with you personally. Yet bizarrely it does.  
A long thread of human history binds us all; and we would do well to be aware how collective karma connects an entire 35-year generation to a shared and powerful transformation, particularly that of sustainability and shared resources, business and responsibility, harmonious relationships, and fair rules to live by.

Therein lies the crux of this Full Capricorn Moon Lunar Eclipse: if something isn’t working within a relationship, corporate or custom, work or home, health or heart, now is the time to take a little time out to rest in the partial light of this Lunar Eclipse and look into deep into the shadows of our own individual subconscious and shine the light of personal awareness. Indeed, it is time (again) to nourish our connection to the universal consciousness, and to work (again) on our destructive emotions and release everything which no longer serves a spiritual love (remembering that loving yourself is considered healthy when not ego-based). That said, it pays to be extra cautious right now, especially if or when consolidating, or perfecting the angle of facet cuts on a metaphoric treasured jewel. Not to be anxious, but with a relaxed awareness embedded into the cautiousness. 

Those with planets around 22-26 ° in Cardinal Signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) may already have psychic antennae sensing karmic action – in thought, word or deed – is like a rock thrown into water, creating an ever-widening ripple effect; aware how the unresolved or unfinished can slowly but surely unravel and unfold to make itself known (especially now for the leading signs), even if it takes 35 years to do so (more on this long , Saturn conjunct Pluto cycle in a moment – along with a rendition of Karma Chameleon and a Boy George comeback; only kidding on last point ;) ).

To be astrologically direct, this is an Earth-Water Sun Moon Element combo: events and situations may be most (emotionally) demanding; perhaps one of the most subtly intense and powerful Full Moons of the Earth Sow year – as well as the most potentially rewarding. Even so, shady secrets will try to hide in the swamp and obstacles remain ever-present, especially when the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse is conjunct head honcho Saturn, powerful Pluto, and karmic South Node. Note, however, that overcoming difficulties is a sign of success. In fact, those in positions of Plutonic power and Saturnian authority turn hurdling over hitches, ditches, and hindrances into an art form. They also use fear as a means of control. 

Facing up to fears and doubts takes a certain maturity in the rational world. For a magical human, however, all it really takes is watching your breath, breathing deeply with awareness will also enable you deal with irrational thoughts and fears, too. Recognizing when you are afraid can even be an impetus to create a more peaceful place. If we didn’t have fear in many situations, we’d be toast. Fear can motivate – as well as freeze. Some may even be rewarded for facing their fears during this Full Moon.

How we handle a potentially obstructive and restrictive Saturn, Pluto, and South Node in Capricorn matters, especially in this interconnected world. Just remember if you’re in a hot spot, there are always ways to resolve even the most heated issues: being grown-up and organised helps. As does breathing, slowly and steadily to clear the mind; answers and resolutions will appear – even if it means asking for help (in how to handle the situation) from your nearest and dearest – before calling in professionals, which you may or may not need. 

At this shared moment in time, in as much we are all together under the same transformational Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, Mercury is Retrograde! And the usual drill for a detailed triple-check turns into a triple deep inspection within our own sweet self, going back to why we do the things we do as well as discover foundations of support, and historical memories.

The greatest gift from Mercury retrograde can overcome adversity once and for all; Mercury in Leo works on transforming the mind from the inside out, from deep within our own synaptic plastic mind, rooting out laziness, vanity, anger, greed, resentment, bitterness and fear, and replacing destructive emotions with love, patience, joy, compassion and kindness. In other words, any of the same-old ploys we have used for-ever-and-a-day to manipulate, schmooze, and control anyone to do what we want are no longer appropriate. Leo's influence demands integrity intact and loyalty pure, particularly when consciously interacting; releasing (emotional or past-life) hang-ups and blocks as best we can – and thereby let go of self-sabotaging habits that do no one any favours, least of all ourselves.

To provide strength and support when going through any kind of metamorphosis it is good to be surrounded with people, things or ideas you love, love you, and nurture spirit and soul; the Sun in Cancer tends to care for all beings, as a Mother would her child. And for another week the Sun basks in Cancer, the Sign of the Great Mother Goddess, which rules and is ruled by the Moon. The Moon right next to taskmaster Saturn and forceful Pluto can make one feel besieged: at once bringing an all-or-nothing obsession to certain areas: double check 24 Capricorn mark in your scope to see which area of life ‘karmic wisdom-lessons’ may now appear (in an open astral portal until January (or longer, throughout 2020).  

While this quite long Lunar Eclipse, which is over 5 and a half hours, will pass in an evening or three, associated feelings could come around with a certain monthly regularity until November, when issues of love and security, authority and control, will begin to clear, if not sorted to some degree. 

Take note: 
☆ ☆ The two ‘power-house’ planets, Saturn and Pluto, conjunct exactly January 12th, 2020, @22Capricorn to then complete a momentous cycle which began slowly, taking most of 1982-85 to get going. This is therefore a message to all, but thirty-somethings especially: try not to get bogged down by relationship materialism. Recognise also, how none of us are perfect: we are all in the process of becoming responsible and loving human beings, learning how to live by the heartmind and embody wisdom in action. 

Be aware how the Moon is now on the fifth of ten occultation’s of Saturn, Pluto AND the South Node, Luna’s natural flow, i.e. our own intuition and personal emotional flow, could be dangerously restricted by (even self-imposed) rules and regulations. A South Node with Saturn produces a certain kind of elitist tendency that lacks empathy, resulting from ancestral privilege from this or previous lives; those holding onto to perceived hard-earned power but not wanting to evolve or make changes to benefit anyone else but themselves are also exhibiting major transformation and how this pans out will also depend upon the collective will to release, transform and heal.  

Meanwhile, nature has its own course as time and tide wait for no man. And the Moon is watery ruler of said tides; at the point of culmination Luna is emerging from a triple looping epic Eclipse time tunnel, and a seemingly close initiation into the dark side with omnipotent Pluto, devilishly karmic Time Lord, Saturn; all the while all three – Moon, Saturn and Pluto – reckon with mega-strong past-life-action-relationship indicator, the Moon’s invisible crossing point on the elliptic with Earth and Sun, called ‘the South Node’, aka ‘Ketu’, or the ‘Dragon’s Tail’, making it all theoretically fantastic. if a little dramatic, to have the past so clearly laid out – and just a little daunting as the future bekons.

Still, there is every reason to keep romance alive and the love-light shining in your heart because Love Goddess, Venus, is conjunct the means to a kind and caring helpful future, i.e. the karmic Moon’s North Node, aka Rahu, or Dragon’s Head, revealing LOVE is the most precious human gem.

Venus in Cancer further empowers the Cancerian Mother Goddess (within – remember even guys have a feminine side (i.e. right brain)) to bathe in love, sweet love, and all that feels secure within our most familial sphere (global family also), and to nurture our ability to love patiently and be patiently loved, calmly authentic, supported and supportive somewhere safe; somewhere called ‘home’. 

With no less than SIX planets now retrograde, this Full Moon Lunar Eclipse marks the need for creature comforts at the beginning of a fairly long season of rethinking, renewing, reviewing, reworking, reinvesting, redeeming, re-visioning, and researching. Mercury, for instance, is retro until the New Leo Moon, August 1st, going back from self-serving Leo into family-serving Cancer. Jupiter, Saturn, Chiron, Neptune and Pluto are also retrograde until the turn of the Fixed Fire Cross, or even Equinox, making it difficult to immediately forge ahead without having to re-do.

While there will certainly be breakthroughs along our own personal journey, Mercury’s recent conjunction with Mars, suddenly exposed a right royal drama and secrets that could sway finances and other shared interests to extremes. But it isn’t resolved until early September, when truly practical solutions are acknowledged and/or implemented with some serious feminine wisdom. 

Also over this Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, there are Fixed Stars to add sparkle into the cosmic mix; as the Moon is with the three other astral markers, it is also with an important Fixed Star, ‘Rukbat’, adding a steadying influence to the Earthy Capricorn. Although, the Water element dominates, suggesting any transformation is through movement and flow.

Spirit Sun is in Moon-ruled Cancer, also conjunct a Fixed Star, ‘Pollux’; this could indicate how trying to bring the negative into fruition is taking its toll – and it is time for a rethink to avoid any (more) heartache.  

Consider how love and trust go hand in hand; and how things of value are also often borne from the pain of creativity; so events around this Moon could also be labelled ‘challenging’ – Luna is in her detriment in the ambitious sign Capricorn, after all. And even though this is just a partial eclipse, it may still be one to remember. As Earth blocks Sun’s light upon the Moon, a trinity aligns to create transformational shifts that can be both personal or collective, as well as spiritual or physical, geo-physical or cosmic. So go easy out there dear readers: remember everyone has a story. And (not that one should really compare) remember to give thanks as your story isn’t as mad, bad or as sad as others, or even as you think it is. ;) 

For those lucky enough to view this eclipse include much of Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, South America, Pacific, Indian Ocean, and the South-Eastern part of North America. Basically, everywhere except the Norther United States, which has already seen a fair share of eclipse earthquake action the past couple of weeks.  

In India this Full Moon Lunar Eclipse is called Guru Purnima, i.e. the ‘Teacher’s Moon’, to honour the spiritual teacher. From a meditator’s point of view this is a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse for ripening one’s practice. Actually, truth be told, this is THE Full Moon for everyone’s practice to ripen. Just try not to make a crisis out of any karma drama ;)  

Last words from ~ Dongzar Jamyang Khentse Rinpoche ~
“Fearlessness is generated when you can appreciate uncertainty, when you have faith in the impossibility of these interconnected components remaining static and permanent. You will find yourself, in a very true sense, preparing for the worst while allowing for the best....By knowing that something is lying in wait for you just around the bend, by accepting that countless potentialities exist from this moment forward, you acquire the skill of pervasive awareness and foresight like that of a gifted general, not paranoid but prepared.”

With best wishes for a wonderfully enlightening eclipse, and thanks to unknown artist of Kwan Yin riding the dragon, from Agent Astro Dakini #87 aka Laura Boomer Trent
May the transformation be of benefit to all!

Also a date for your dairy: next weekend, July 21st @8:30 am BST (sorry if too early/late), in honour of her Saintly feast day (22nd), I’ll be giving a Sunday presentation on the astrological history and mystery of Mary Magdalene. 🌹🙏💖⭐️
Hope to see you then!
from Laura aka #AstroDakiniDharmaStars
ps: It says part one (because there is a plan), but reserve the right to allow the mysteries of the Divine Feminine to be shown as she wishes 
#TheMagdalene #SacredFeminine #DivineGoddess