Gemini Solar Eclipse - May 20, 2012

This New Moon is a Solar Eclipse in the early degree of Gemini. The solar eclipse will be an annular (ring of fire) eclipse making it just as powerful as a total eclipse. Most of us are already feeling the impacts of the eclipse and will continue to feel the influences right on through to the next New Moon. The next New Moon will also occur in the sign of Gemini. The Lunar Eclipse between the two Gemini New Moons will be in the sign of Sagittarius.  

One of the interesting facts about the solar eclipse is that it will start in China on May 21 and it will end in the United States on May 20. Charts and a map are available with the Lunar Living article.  Apparently, there are over 100 national parks in the United States which are set up to encourage viewing the event on Sunday. Let's hope the weather holds out and the clouds stay away. One possible viewing option could be at SLOOH.

In other news, Venus stationed retrograde a few days ago, and the news made it very obvious that the shift of energy was adversely affecting many.  The Jastrology.blogspot has a current article discussing the potential impact of Venus' retrograde transit in Gemini. The fact that Venus is also transiting Out of Bounds at the beginning of the retrograde period adds a fear-based intensity to the transit.  Hopefully, between the Venus retrograde and the Solar Eclipse energies, nothing happens to dampen the festive energies of the eclipse over the US.

Scorpio Full Moon - May 6, 2012

This is the Super Full Moon of 2012. The plus-sized appearance is caused by the Moon's orbit bringing it closer to the Earth while it is Full. The best time to view the larger then usual size is when the Moon is on the horizon.
 

The Full Flower Moon is delivering both challenges and rewards together. Read the Lunar Living article to learn more. Finding balance of activities and emotions during this Full Moon will help to deal with the challenges as well as reap the rewards. Naturally, there is an intuitive nature to the Scorpio Moon, and this has the potential of bringing up feelings of jealousy and revenge. Find ways to redirect impulsive reactions that could potentially harm another. The wrong outcome for the right reasons does not usually bode well in our society.

The Scorpio Full Moon in the western hemisphere is actually on May 5, which is the day of independence and celebration for the Mexican community known as Cinco de Mayo. This is a very festive day of great Mexican food and music.

Next weekend is Mother's Day in the United States. Remember to set aside some time to honor the mothers in our lives who nurtured and comforted us as children and in times of need.

Don't forget that the Gemini Solar Eclipse is in two weeks. This is an annular eclipse meaning that it is similar to a total but that the Moon will not totally block out all the light leaving a ring of fire around the Moon's outline.  Many people are already feeling the influences of the Solar Eclipse.

Taurus New Moon - April 21, 2012

The New Moon of Taurus at the cusp of Taurus is typically a bit raw. We are just beginning to adapt to the newness of the Taurus energies, and when the Moon event occurs in these early stages of the sign, we feel the jagged edges of change a bit more intensely. Be patient for the upcoming Kite formation in a few days, as explained in the Lunar Living article.  

We were all eagerly awaiting the change of Mars' direction, which occurred on Friday, the 13th of April. Just as we are unwinding from the Mars retrograde, now we are having to deal with the Venus transitions. Currently, Venus is transiting Out of Bounds while in the sign of Gemini. Plus, in approximately a month, Venus will station for retrograde motion, giving us a whole new set of experiences to explore. Ironically, Mars' retrograde was in Mercury ruled Virgo and next, Venus will retrograde in Mercury ruled Gemini. Keep an eye out for any aspects between Mercury, Venus or Mars over the next few months since they could be especially potent. 

The influence of Taurus is expressed through feelings of security and comfort. Taking care of our earth is taking care of ourselves. Spend the weekend being a little more green. Happy Earth Day to all.

Full Moon in Libra - April 6, 2012

The Full Pink Moon in Libra will appear more as a transition state rather than an initiation one. The transit of Venus in Gemini will take on the center stage in the apex of the T-square. Venus is also transiting Out of Bounds. We could call it a period of Funny Money as we attempt to find more security in our financial situations. The Lunar Living Moon Event article can give some guidance for navigating this Full Moon. Any planets transiting in the Out of Bounds regions tend to create a sense of vulnerability, particularly in regards to the themes of the particular planet that is transiting OOB. (In the graphic, I overlaid the Full Moon image onto a pink rose to create the "Pink Moon" image.) 

Aries New Moon - March 22, 2012

BIG Apologies!  I'm late in letting folks know that the New Moon article is posted at Lunar Living.  I was able to get the article posted on time, however I was caught off guard with the busyness of the spring break week. My other job demands my full attention during certain periods so I make certain to have the essentials in place and hoped to be able to get the rest of the projects here and there.  Well, here never happened, and now there is all I have left. This New Moon continues to hold the Earth Grand Trine between Jupiter, Mars retrograde and Pluto. There is an actual opposition now between Mars and Chiron that adds the Kite influences more strongly. But, the message continues to be the same as with the Full Moon earlier in March. We're more productive if we work behind the scenes to accomplish our goals for the next two days and then, we can begin to reveal more about our accomplishments without the scrutiny of others.