Seasonal Full WESAK BLUE FLOWER MOON May'19

Seasonal Full Wesak BLUE FLOWER MOON 
Exact 27°38’ Scorpio @21:11UT 18^th May

“May our heart's garden of awakening bloom with hundreds of flowers.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh 

While last month’s Full Awakening Moon was a Zodiacal Blue Moon, this magical month of May sees a seasonal Blue Flower Moon that marks four Full Moons in one season – in this case Spring/Autumn (depending upon which hemisphere you are in the world) – with the third Moon considered to be ‘Blue’, as it is most unusual to get Four Full Moons in a season, when there are usually three. It’s true, this season does seem remarkably long. With the next Full Moon after this Full Wesak Blue Flower Moon coming just before Summer Solstice, as the last Spring Moon on June 17^th, to be known herewith as the ‘Galactic Heart Honey Moon’, when maintaining sweetness and light is seriously advised. Also good to note there isn’t another seasonal Blue Moon until August 22^nd 2021. So for those of us who enjoy the windy seasons, either Spring or Autumn, we can now make the most of this illuminating Seasonal Blue Moon that positively whirls with meaning and magic.

What magic? You may wonder, with the realistic Taurus Sun driving the urge to fill days with as much normality as possible: yummy food, nice wine, artistic networking, and cosy loving friendships that you can read bus time-tables with for careful, if slightly obsessive planning on solid ground. But if you stop for a moment and close your eyes and listen carefully you may also hear the stirring of a powerful transformation currently taking place – a transformation of the soul, one that is able to experience the mysteries of life and love and, in the end, reveal the treasure that always emerges from difficult situations. And therein lays the magic: the ability to trust in the dark, to release the negative, and know that good always prevails.

☆ Interestingly, the Sabian symbol for this Scorpio Moon at 27°38’ is ‘The King of the Fairies Approaching his Domain’, indicating our inner-world of emotion over this Full Blue Flower Moon is already deeply connected to our imagination as well as the natural environment – the world in which nature spirits are alive, spritely and welcome. And with Spirit Sun and courier Mercury currently adding speed to romantic notions, plus sensual Love Goddess Venus and alternative Uranus all in Taurus, it is the determined and strong, practical Bull that presently leads us onto these lush fertile planes where fairy dust is generously sprinkled to nourish ideas and for relationships to flourish. 

This is not to say that one should rely upon wishful thinking or Leprechaun riding unicorns when longing to fulfil emotional ambitions, or indeed even swing the other way and sceptically sever soul’s lifeline to the natural elements. But to understand there is a happy balance between the rational and intuitive and how there is often more than meets the eye to our desire, activity, or even wisdom, i.e. thoughts have wings, and we can often attract what we are thinking into being purely with single-minded focus. As the sometimes desirous Taurean Sun is conjunct Mercury to become ego’s faster-thinking curator, please be careful in what you wish for or concentrate upon this full Moon. Remember that energy flows directly where attention goes. With the force of our thoughts and feelings tending to be rather precise when the Moon is in Scorpio. Scorpio is the sign that breathes new life and form into the lifeless and formless; the same that cuts, stings and severs with a speedy flash of a scimitar tail. It’s always a time of powerful transformations and extremes whenever the Moon is in Scorpio.

Full Moon Aspects ~>
☆ Luna at culmination of the Flower Moon is also the leading planet in a ‘Fixed Earth’ ‘locomotive’ shaped chart; with the Moon once again in an overall strong and determined position, even though she is considered to be in her fall in deep and watery Scorpio. While Moon is Mother and our emotions and needs, in mundane astrology the Moon is also considered to be the people, i.e. you and me. As such, we currently possess a lot of power – especially now, in relation to the environment, enabling the release of the outworn and outmoded – by recycling, rebirthing and renewing all that we can. As the ‘driver’ of the chart, the financially, sexually and psychologically controlling Scorpio Moon’s helpful aspects to Pluto (ruler of Scorpio) and Saturn, at home in distinguished Capricorn, suggests a lot of might, muscle and sway will rest with those who can stay the course (until December 2020), and are good at keeping certain key cards close to the chest.

☆ Luna’s applying ‘Fire trine’ to Chiron for the third night of the Full Moon, on Sunday the 19^th, tells us to keep aims steady and true lest we accidently lose sight or footing.

☆ The Full Moon also forms a quirky but cute bi-quintile (144°) to Mars (Scorpio’s traditional ruler) in his fall, also in water sign, Cancer. Swashbuckling Mars is also now separating from a tough opposition to a retrograde Jupiter dealing with law if not order, in situations where truth is often the first causality in any aggression.

Jupiter is the planet of truth and freedom, however; and can be seen as the Moon culminates on her left hand side, rising with Antares, a red star that indicates luck with honours. Still, the desire to heal wounds which have come about from listening to rumour or stories riddled with untruths is strong and compelling during Jupiter’s retrograde. And that may stir up old resentments. Bear in mind that while Mars is in homey Cancer, retreating to a safe space in order to heal may actually be a sign of strength not defeat. Just try not to sulk if things don’t go the way you want them.

☆ Recapping certain astrological points on ‘rulership’ and ‘fall’: that’s both Moon and Mars in signs they prefer not to operate (Scorpio and Cancer respectively (too deep, too messy – and wet!)), along with Uranus in Taurus, also in ‘Fall’ creating chaos within the ordinary. This band of planets in ‘Fall’ make quite the trio! On the other lucky cosmic hand, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune are all ‘at home’, in signs which they thoroughly thrive. Jupiter in Sagittarius brings hope and faith; while karmic Saturn in Capricorn (conjunct South Node & Pluto) adds experience and authority; and Neptune in Pisces shows compassion – even when plastic bags are found 11 miles down on the sea floor. All-the-while Venus at home in Taurus is gentle and loving.

Venus conjunct Uranus ~>

Knowing others is wisdom. Knowing yourself is enlightenment.
~ Lao Tsu ~

☆ The most exciting aspect of this Full Blue Flower Moon horoscope has to be the conjunction of one planet in fall: Uranus, the Great Awakener, conjunct one planet at home: Venus, the sensual Goddess. This is when Venusian mellowness is challenged into action, because together these two together can generate thrills and spills that shake the house down.

One planet demands liberation and equality at any cost, Uranus; yet Venus is tender wanting to cuddle-up and get warm and snug. It’s a tricky but fascinating Venusian combination that promises new ways of seeing the same old thing – a bit like a having a makeover, either for real with new hairstyles, unique new looks, new home; or even new aspects in relationship that add shared new interests.

It’s also the first time these two have got together in Taurus for over 80 years. The last time Love Goddess Venus and eccentric Uranus conjunct, in March 2018, they did so in Aries, with a last hurrah finding freedom within selfie-obsessed culture. Now in Taurus, Venus’s home sign, stabilising Venus and erratic Uranus display the ‘Freedom-Closeness Dilemma’ in full technicolour view. By suddenly feeling the need to assess all kinds of Taurean values, food, romance, money, assets and stability, any important relationship, bond, team or friendship, is celestially bound to feel the blowing winds of change. Should the force be strong then one could be destabilised, thrown into chaos. Best go lightly with those who display the independent spirit: be open to the new, and most importantly be aware that being unique is also being part of the whole.  Uranus in Taurus teaches the value in our diversity.

The key to getting the most out of this important conjunction, which takes place the same day of the Full Flower Moon, is to not fence-in or curtail those we love. Indeed, if love is at heart we must let others be free; otherwise it is not love, more likely a control or power game. Venus and Uranus together find liberation through love and love through liberation – you simply can’t have one without the other; and ties that manipulate, suffocate, hold back or harm now need to be loosened.

We may also need to alter our means of exchange. Be it kisses or cash, love or money, our collective value system over the next seven years will embrace revolutionary new ideas to generate the stability we seek. 

Relationship events around this powerful conjunction could present a dramatic U-turn, however. Bear in mind that because Venus is the ruler of Taurus, experiences around this conjunction with Uranus are setting the stage for the next seven years. For those who resonate deeply with 3-4° Taurus (which are Moon’s degrees of exaltation, btw), there is a freeing-up process that can also bring a change of marital status, with the seven-year-itch coming into play. For instance, those who are single can find themselves looking at new relationship, while those already with a loved-up companion may sense the need to create space and liberty for more thrills and spills in the coming seven years of Uranus in Taurus. 

Venus with Uranus in Taurus is radical, inspiring alternatives that can help change habits of a life-time; from diet to lifestyle, by awakening to any self-cherishing, to unburden and unhook from ego’s clinging to desire is true freedom.

With a certain cosmic synchronicity, it’s worth noting how the 18^th May is also ‘Culture Freedom Day’. Liberating Uranus is the planet of electricity, computers and invention, while Venus rules art, beauty and culture. The idea is to share without boarders (or pay, it would seem!), as we know the culture (on the internet) works best when free-flowing.

☆ This Full Blue Flower Moon is also called ‘Wesak’ in the Asian World, or ‘Buddha Purnima’ in India, celebrating the birth, enlightenment and passing of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni. This is a significantly symbolic Full Moon in many astrological ways, not only was Taurean Buddha born, enlightened and died under a tree, indicating his connection to Mother Earth; but to have the Moon in Scorpio implies insight, deep analytical understanding, and psychological perception with a psychic reach. During his awakening (indeed, the name ‘Buddha’ means awakened) Buddha also faced his demons. With powerful Scorpio Moon insight he realised the cycle of life and death, and how we are reborn, lifetime after lifetime. Bringing karma into each life, we also saw how we need tools to deal with our various issues; for which he also realised the eightfold path and noble truths. And just as Venus rose as a morning star, Buddha achieved nirvana, i.e. enlightenment – awakened.

Don’t forget how Buddha was a real person who, before he died, lived his life for the benefit of others to also rouse from a life of sleepwalking. We too can awaken like the Buddha (or any other great realised being) during this intense Scorpio Blue Flower Moon, especially with the spectacular Venus-Uranus conjunction awakening to love.

Keep any peace and harmony generated during this weekend by avoiding making a drama out of any crisis – especially commotions that interrupt the old and outworn paradigm ‘business as usual’. For only a very few is there business as usual; and although the powers that be are likely to hold on to what they can, even ‘elites’ are now forced to radically transform shared resources – who knows, some might even pay their tax.

Right now with four planets in Taurus, the sign of the Earth in all her glory, we have a growing collective awareness of our personal impact upon our environment, upon our planet, and how a world polluted means we are pretty mussed-up too. Saturn and Pluto conjunct the South Node suggest it really is time to clean-up our karma. One thing is certain along this journey of life, is how we are here to be the loving and kind humans we naturally are. And that often means tackling the hard stuff head-on, in the nicest possible way, of course. 

                    “No Mud, No Lotus.”~ Tich Nhat Han ~

With another quote from meditation master Tich Nhat Han, a last word about this stunning Blue Flower Moon: in many spiritual traditions a blue flower symbolises rebirth. In Ancient Egypt and Buddhism, a Blue Lotus is one considered to be ‘the perfection of wisdom’, a most auspicious sign emerging as beauty in action, growing tall and strong to rise up through murky mud by always reaching towards the light! And as this full Moon wanes towards a New Moon, June 3^rd, we even get a light-hearted boost of optimism from expansive Jupiter to remember our brilliance. We also get a call to shine from destiny’s North Node, now conjunct Mag1 Fixed Star, Sirius – with asteroid Juno; a heavenly combo which suggests a period of being loyal to the wise Goddess (within @13-14-15 Cancer) who reminds how all action and thoughts have a ripple effect – so that sometimes we are surprised at how far the ripples wave outwards. Because the potential for actions, thoughts and ideas have far-reaching implications for the few weeks – as long as the intent is to serve humanity before self, then the portent for long-lasting success is strong.

With that I send best wishes on the Moonbeams for all to go well as we join with the King of the Fairies arriving at his domain during this mega-metamorphic Full Wesak Blue Flower Moon!
Awaken!
Enjoy!

Until next moonth, when we head into the Galactic Heart Honey Moon, with love & light from Astro Dakini – Laura Boomer-Trent

☩ Full Pink Scorpio Moon ~> April 2018

Full Moon 9°38’ Scorpio ~ April 29^th-30^th 2018

☼☾“If you desire a glorious future, transform the present” ☼☽

~ Patanjali ~ (2^nd century Indian Yogi)

Venerated as Vesek in some countries (honouring ‘Buddha’’s life day; the Full Moon Poya for specifically wishing Buddha’s blessings for friends and readers in Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Mayanmar), most other parts of Asia and Himalayas will be revering the Buddha’s accomplishment May 29^th, the next Full Moon, making merit and offerings.  So this current Pink Scorpio lunation, which culminates 29^th-30^th April (depending upon time zone), leads into the waning cycle that takes one into the month long celebration of SakaDawa – Wesek, and Lord Buddha’s enlightenment, starting 15^th May with an New Taurus Moon.

Luna is currently reflecting the light of the realistic Taurean Sun, events and situations surrounding this Sunday night’s Full Scorpio Moon have the potential to become like a celestial mirror, like the Guru teachings revealing a great deal about ourselves – and all our wants and desires, especially in relation to others – and the drama that entails. Whether we are dealing with career, home or kids, looks or lifestyle or hours on the cushion, certain things may seem rock solid when seeking stability such as money, bricks and mortar, but how wisely we share the parts of life we truly value will also show how much we understand the material world is only relative when it comes to life’s greater prize, that of fulfilling and close, trusted relations.  

When all is said and done, it’s the depth and veracity of feelings and thoughts created between and with our most important relationships that echo and enhance our soul’s quest. Such deep emotions also urge one to constantly reform and redefine and reinvent in this fast-moving world. Many of us need also all the help we can get to keep-up with the pace of changes to stay informed, especially when the Full Moon is in transformational Scorpio, fashioning mystery and allure.

Desire Transmutes into the Aspiration to Share ~>
 

The Moon is in her detriment in the black clawed sign with a scimitar sting. Releasing the old and outworn – even with a tinge of sadness – is almost mandatory, in order to be reborn and step out into the light. Of course, to ride the continual waves that take corkscrew twists and turns, one needs personal stamina and strength, as well as invested input from others.

In actuality our interconnections are also an easy indication of how we are personally vibrating, low or high, at any given moment. If we’re stressed or grumpy, for instance, we rarely meet sunshine and roses. Similarly, when we greet the world with a smile and a positive outlook, our resulting interactions are generally joyful. The good news is that while this intense Full Moon climaxes at 10° Scorpio (rounding up) on Monday 30^th April, @00:56 UT (Sunday night 29^th in the US), a growing sense of optimism emerges alongside, due mainly to the Moon’s conjunction with the ever-hopeful, always generous Jupiter, giving Scorpio’s born around the 5^th-17^th November an extra boost of confidence and luck.

Instead of a Full Moon leaving one exhausted by the wayside in its wake, this one may actually energise a few days into the waning part of the Moon cycle, if not physically then certainly philosophically, freeing one up to make some kind of personal revamp by May 5th. Although the planets advise that we watch expectations with the risk-taking but retrograde Jupiter (until 11^th July) going over old but shared ground. Be aware that because the Lights also aspect Neptune (with fixed star ‘Aschenar’), certain dreams can currently dissipate as quickly as they arrive (Early March babies could resonate with bubbles that captivate before bursting, only for another seductive bubble to come along and hook, charm and pop (all of which is part of the grand celestial plan to connect one to God, Goddess, and all that is.)).

In the run-up to this lunation’s culmination, both Sun and Moon also form helpful aspects to pragmatic Saturn, making the tangible seemingly more viable. Although, Saturn is currently retrograde and conjunct Fixed Star, Facies: one needs to fix sight upon the target, to harness the power of the moment to focus and concentrate upon exactly what it is that we wish to commit to, recognising that long-term projects started now may take until December to complete.

Fixation – Fixity – Fix – Fixed 

☩Indeed there is a great deal of ‘fixed-ness’ in this Full Moon chart, where ‘The Lights’, Sun and Moon, already in Fixed signs Taurus and Scorpio, form a tight square to the shadowy Moon’s Nodes, which are currently in fellow fixed signs, Leo and Aquarius. Constellating all soul’s elements, a ‘Cross’ formation has four celestial markers, ninety degrees apart to form a large square that dominates the chart; and this particular case it also means the Lights are coming to perfect a position known as being ‘at the bends’, i.e. when a planet squares the karmically connected alignment of the Lunar Nodes, North and South (Dragon’s head and Dragon’s tail, the unseen portals Rahu and Ketu respectively). In this configuration, learning from past collective issues is crucial to remaining true to one’s ethics and principles.  

☩ When ‘The Lights’ are at fixed ‘The Bends’ we reach a crossroad: decisions are to be made – with this particular ‘Fixed’ crossing representing the sacrifices we make in order to create a better world for others (with our creative input essential).  Admittedly it’s not the easiest of celestial formations, as it also implies that in order to move on one needs to have an element of spiritual intuition, if only for a fleeting instant, but have it we must, if we are to evolve harmonious karma.  Its like we have to have a place to be fixed from, in order to next move .

☩ In esoteric astrology it is the ‘Fixed Cross’ only (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) that can directly transmit the ‘energies’ of the other planets in the solar system. Thus is might be take a leaf out of Jupiter’s sacred book: be hopeful about all the positive aspects the Sun and Moon make to expansive Jupiter, responsible Saturn and compassionate Neptune, that they can and will enhance humanity’s spiritual awareness, as well as one’s personal commitment to remain facing the light, in the light, as the light, expressly at shadowy moments when desire nature is seriously tested.

…“Desire creates tremendous energy -

It is precisely because our present life is so inseparably linked with desire that we must make use of desire’s tremendous energy if we wish to transform our life into something transcendental.” ~  Lama Thubten Yeshe

☩ A Fixed Cross stimulates the heart of the life-giving Sun; in desirous and sensuous Taurus it accents the human soul’s connection to Earth, to the body and the divine ego. To treat one’s body as a temple, even when the Moon is in detriment in Scorpio, is a means to activate intuition and the awareness of self in relation to others. 

☩ The Fixed Cross concentrates the individual focus to elevate self-consciousness (Leo), to that of becoming a world server (Aquarius). In other words, Taurean desire transmutes into Scorpio’s aspiration to share; while Leo selfishness converts into Aquarian selflessness.

I realise such lofty ideals could be considered challenging at a time when it might seem its’ just lil’ ol’ you, as an individual spiritual warrior who intentionally raises the cosmic love vibration; but each and every act of kindness counts towards a collective critical mass. It’s helpful to recognise and acknowledge that a friendly Ketu, the Aquarian South Node is presently at work, suggesting we recall major historical periods when the human race was socially minded and visionary, caring and creating workable systems for education, welfare and interconnection – because this is where we are currently and collectively ‘coming from’: i.e. just as fascism and totalitarianism are in our history, so too is philanthropic, consciousness raising, group consciousness. Mark ‘Winter Solstice 2020’ onto your calendar: human goodness is destined to become fashionable again for a more global show of Aquarian altruism.

☩ Just how we are going to fulfil our destiny today, however, is by taking care of one self (and each other). Also in this Fixed Cross formation is the Earth Mother, Ceres. Though Ceres was only promoted to a dwarf planet in 2006, many astrologers have been working with ‘asteroids’ (her previous incarnation) for decades, balancing the feminine with the masculine in the horoscope. Ceres is the largest of the asteroids, also called Demeter, and is probably the most complex as her charge is about growing – and grieving. Interestingly, the Earth Mother Ceres has been with the current North Node since this January’s Blue Blood lunar Eclipse, accenting a fair few months of tending and nurturing, all of which is again coming to a head. Be it the land, children, or even our own selves, pet projects or wounds, Ceres is now calling, together with Lion-Dragon’s Head, telling us there’s a time and a place for everything, with changes from winter to summer or vice versa, from new shoots to full bloom, from falling leaves to rest before rejuvenation – and that we are presently at that point when the Cosmic Wheel turns at the Fixed Cross Solar Fire Festival. 

☆ Ultimately, NOW is the time to invest in self-care and bravely hold up Moon’s mirror and honestly love what we see: not in a destructive, narcissistic, greedy or self-cherishing, grasping kind of way, but gently, with self-acceptance, self-love, and a powerful self-esteem that eliminates self-deception to clarify the heartmind. Then the individual’s soul can freely merge into a humanitarian collective awareness with ease and confidence and the will-to-good.

With that I wish you all a very happy Pink Scorpio Moon!

ℒℴѵℯ & light from Astro Agent Dakini _/✿\_ 
& Thanks to unknown thangka painter for Bodhisattva on the Moon disc, found at Buddha Weekly.

‘Wesak’ ~ ‘Buddha Purnima’ & the Anima Mundi ~> Full Moon 2017

_/\_ Transforming the Life of the World Soul _/\_

Sun in Taurus ♉ & ♏Full Moon 20°24 Scorpio @ 22:42BST
At the time of a Fixed cross-quarter Full Moon (i.e. halfway point between an equinox and solstice) Wednesday 10th May, the steady Taurus Sun shines also with a Fixed Star, Botein (meaning back leg), adding a frolic with gusto to the Bull’s usually slow and sturdy gait. While planets wander skies and signs, ‘Fixed Stars’ remain static (to the human eye), bestowing a universal dimension to any horoscope. Fixed Stars broaden the astrological background picture from personal to solar to cosmic, from singular Spirit to a union with the heart of the Divine. Always augmenting the qualities of whichever planet activates the Fixed Star, all sorts of tendencies come into sharper focus – often in an extreme manner, positive or negative, depending upon the intensity of a star’s magnitude and its’ position in the heavens. 

It’s interesting to note while the often stubborn stuck-in-the-mud Taurean Sun receives Botein’s playful boot towards earthy abundance and flowery fertility with all the Bull’s material blessings, the highly intuitive, extremely-intense, super sexy Scorpio Moon conjuncts a rare green-star, Zubenelshamali. This is a Fixed Star under which the ancients advised little movement; emphasising instead a careful balancing act, weighing-up the qualities and value of the planet in question, which in this case is the Moon, i.e. what makes us feel secure on an everyday level. Indeed, according to fixed star expert, Robson, when the sensitive Moon transits Zubenelshamali (the northern pan of a set of scales) it’s good to buy cattle but not to navigate. And though this might not stop a desirous Bull from shopping or flirting, it may well bring out another Taurean trait, such as lazy procrastination when not much gets done (and this may be a good thing!).

Therein lies (on the sun lounger) this Full Moon’s polarising factor: Sun is Spirit’s essence – not to be confused with the brash ego authority, as it receives a cosmic light to swing into action; all the while the Scorpio Moon illuminates personal and intimate relationship (sexual as well as financial); and our global families need’s signal a time to count blessings and stocktake assets and chattels (cattle😉 included, food as well as finances and taxes, buildings and intimate affairs) all of which will require a modicum of patient, careful handling in order to tally successfully poised.

The portents are helpful to remain optimistic and open-minded when assessing our resources, especially those we have to share, be it finances or friends, gifts and/or talents. And though still in its’ ‘separating shadow period’ Mercury now going forward to return May 20th, to the very same place as when it when retro, indicates the chances are that rifling through your address book could easily reveal connections and/or reconnections with those who can help you perceive value in life, which then enhances your physical, emotional or spiritual wellbeing. 

Evaluation of self in comparison to others, however, is not a helpful hobby and should also come with a warning: do not compare yourself to others! Be aware that no one, anywhere, at any time, will ever do/be/have anything like the same as you. Amazingly, even though we are ‘One under the same Sun’, when it comes to our personalities, paths and relationships, we are all exceptionally different (as indicated by our unique birth chart). 

Any appraisal you may now take should also take into account how others also have their own karmic path to walk and talk. And you have yours. It doesn’t matter how much money you have, or how good-looking, rich or privileged xyz is, or the kind of car anyone drives, there will always be someone else smarter, cooler or cuter behind you, and someone else similar in front. 

The point about self-worth is to be happy with where, and who you are now. Richness isn’t about material possession or what you have or own. Finding your passion and making it work for you enhances self-worth (which is, of course, where astrology really works as it highlights skill and challenge). It’s also important to recognise that you have within your power, especially with a Scorpio Moon, to change your personal relationship to your own obsessions and envy – and maybe, just maybe, to even rejoice in other people’s success.
Also note how Luna is in her fall in Scorpio. So best avoid making a drama out of any crisis, in relationship, at work, with friends, or at home. Even if you feel like you are going through difficult times of releasing the old and outmoded, be good to yourself and simplify goals (and possibly join that lazy old Bull on the sofa). 

In actuality this could be quite an intense Moon, with a couple of very interesting opposing factors to consider: 

☩ As well as ‘The Lights’, Sun & Moon, both also making helpful aspects to outer celestial wanderers Chiron, Neptune and Pluto – illuminating collective wounds amid the longing to transform. Couple these astral configurations with the alignment of Sun and Moon, in the latter degrees of Taurus and Scorpio, plus how the nodal axis has shifted backwards into Leo-Aquarius. And iIt means this Full Moon carries with it the transformational qualities of a ‘Grand Fixed Cross’. 

So not only is it a ‘cross-quarter’ Full Moon in fixed signs, but the Lights also form an actual ‘Fixed Cross’ formation with the destiny fulfilling Nodes. A ‘Cross’ formation has four celestial markers, ninety degrees apart to form a large square that dominates the chart; and this particular case it also means the Lights are coming to perfect a position known as being ‘at the bends’, i.e. when a planet squares the karmically connected Nodes (Dragon’s head and Dragon’s tail, the unseen portals Rahu and Ketu respectively). In this configuration, learning from past collective issues is crucial to remaining true to one’s ethics and principles. 

☩ Carrying a metaphoric cross can obviously stress and crucify the human spirit, which seeks freedom from pain, suffering and sacrifice, free to skip the light fantastic through the noosphere of ideas and concepts, and into the playful sphere of enlightened happiness. Such is the calling of Spirits’ consciousness. 

To remain in one’s flow with faith, in trust, untouched by phase or fortune, one needs to relax the heart and mind comfortably. A powerful stimulation from the Fixed Cross can deeply impact upon the heart, however, provoking transformation from within. An emotional heart struggles, as we all do from time to time, to unknot the confusion and chaos of our heart’s desire, our anger or ignorance, which, unless we get a handle on a runaway psyche, habitually haunts our lives; but this often self-imposed psychological torture need not blight us, though it requires practical training to calm the heart and mind, and remain authentic to one’s true nature. 

☩ Such discipline and training are the astrological domain of Saturn, always a key player in any Fixed Cross. Saturn’s presence is made all the more significant whenever there are crisis turning points (as in the current association with the nodes). Even a retrograde Saturn can teach one how to be resilient in the face of the torrent of life’s demands – as in that delightful Scorpio meme: what doesn’t do you in makes you stronger. With the Fixed Cross, a healthy soul also develops sunny Leo’s generosity, plus the Aquarian ability to keep an open mind and look on the bright side of life (even if it is a little weird); add the Taurus talent of holding attention, and one’s welfare could soon be secure enough to allow intuition to go beyond superficial instruction. With such consciousness one can also transform selfishness into selflessness. 

There are two key ways to harness the transformational quality of a Fixed Cross: 

1) ♄ With Saturn in Sagittarius urging us to develop philosophical understanding, the higher mind and ethical wisdom, we can tamp-up personal disciple and self-control by working with our own natal Saturn; and/or empower by tuning into the Phoenix Fire Trine, to which Saturn will be a key player for almost the rest of the year. 

2) ♆ Neptune can dissolve the fears Saturn may bring up, and activate from within what is known in esoteric astrology as ‘love-aspiration’, which is the desire for all beings to be well and happy. Once again, you can find support from your own personal Neptune, and if inclined merge with the current passage of oceanic Neptune through magical Pisces, by further developing compassion and loving kindness by bringing the love-aspiration into daily life. 

Lastly, this Full Moon is also known as ‘Wesak’ or ‘Buddha Purnima’ across much of the Asian world, a festival celebrating a most famous Taurus, Shakyamuni Buddha, who, in good earthy Taurus style was born under a tree, gained enlightenment under a tree, and even died under one. Just that simple fact alone about the historical man of peace tells us that inner-peace and happiness can all be found in nature! Thus when dealing with issues of shared values and self-worth over this Full Moon, an easy way to begin to cherish all life and raise self-esteem may well be found in the great outdoors, where you can literally transform your soul with a magical Moonbathe, and possibly even make a difference to the world’s soul too, the ‘anima mundi’ – heaven knows Mother Earth also needs to know she is loved too sometimes 😉. 

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With love and thx to unknown artist for beautiful enlightlightened Buddha <3

Buddha Purnima ~ ☼ ♉ -- ◯ ♏ 3rd/4th May

Buddha Purnima – Wesak - Vesak is the Full Moon (exact tonight/tomorrow morning 4:42BST @14 Scorpio) when much of southern Asia celebrates the birth, death and paranirvana of Gothama Siddartha Buddha. The Himalayan Buddhist community will celebrate the same features during Saka Dawa, the ‘Star Moon’ next month (June 2nd).

☸ Like the Buddha, one can reap now profound insights during this extremely powerful Full Scorpio Moon, which one can apply to maintain a healthy sense of self-worth and emotional stability. Spirit Sun in Taurus encourages us to appreciate what is of value in this life. Whereas the Scorpio Moon imparts an inner sensibility, which intuitively knows when it is time for renewal, and when to let go or ideals, materials and even people that no longer serve the union of spirit and soul, and the part one plays within the soul groups’ contract.

☸ With both Sun and Moon in hard aspect to expansive Jupiter in generous Leo, this tends to magnify any self-made drama so it is essential that we become big-hearted, kind to ourselves and others and generate faith in our optimism. While it is important to harness Jupiter’s ability to view a bigger picture, it is also imperative to be realistic, and keep a close eye upon personal expectations. With Jupiter’s unrestrained nature we can set ourselves up for disappointment if we watch things, people and events come and go without understanding that all is transitory.

☸ This Full Moon is also called 'the Flower Moon'. Buddhists use the symbol of a flower to symbolise life’s fleeting nature: resting one’s gaze upon nature we can appreciate the beauty and joy inherent in all things, yet understanding that beauty fades and dies, only for the seed of consciousness to be reborn, by releasing any propensity to rely upon the material world for fulfilment. Now is the time for the spiritual seed of enlightenment to grow and shine.

With thanks to Visual Alchemy for Beautiful Buddha, & sending ℒℴѵℯ on the moonbeams, especially to everyone in beloved Nepal, where there were 3 more eathquakes today, and renewal is for the future to rise like a phoenix from the ashes, but for many survival is the present. Please give generously: a kind thought, prayer or donation can go a long way.
Thank you, Laura__/❤\__ ☼✶•*¨*•.¸¸❤✫