Moon & Neptune in Pisces

Inner Mystique 

INNER SELF meets the GREAT MYSTIC in PISCES with Complete Dedication to True Principles

Pisces is a mutable water sign where Neptune wears the crown. Neptune is the energy of the Outer, Inner, & Higher Self working together, in concert.

This is reflected by Neptune's trident shaped glyph. The three divisions of mind pointing upwards to a higher purpose, over the cross of matter.

This trifecta expression of mind is humble and geared towards what is beneficial for ALL. The constellation reflecting this area of Pisces is ANDROMEDA.

Andromeda's mother Cassiopeia was boasting about being more beautiful than the 50 Sea Nymphs (all with exemplar character) called the Nereids.

The king of the sea Neptune was appalled by this and sent a sea monster to ravage their city. A plea for help was sent out to expansive Jupiter.

Jupiter works out a deal with Neptune to save the city. The maker of this offense must sacrifice her own beautiful daughter to the Sea monster.

ANDROMEDA, having no fault in this whole situation, sacrifices herself to save the city and all its inhabitants. Expansive Jupiter steps in again!

Sending in his man the hero Prometheus, who saves Andromeda, destroys the Sea monster and becomes the Prince Charming love of her life!

The moral of the story really seems to be rewards are great for those willing to sacrifice their personal desires for that which brings benefit to All. 

Neptune will be here at 18°Pisces through Aug15th. Neptune goes Rx from this point on Summer Solstice just before the Sun enters Cancer.

SATURN Rx Mission

 Dedication & Drive

SATURN Rx in CAPRICORN where Useful Dedication is key!

SATURN is the energy of the wise old teacher who knows how things work. The expertise of Saturn is structure.

Saturn teaches us the structural workings of things. The picture symbol for this Rx stationing degree:

A RELAY RACE. EACH RUNNER SPRINGS EAGERLY INTO PLACE. 

A collective drive for accomplishment. Aspects are eager and ready for mental movement.

This Rx Mission begins with some extra oomph! As Saturn Rx and the South Node of the Past are both at 20°Capricorn.

When Saturn goes backtracking, it's no joke! This summer-long retrograde period is sure to bring ample gains.

The Fish & Ram both have a Cappie Moon that will take a direct hit from Wise-one Saturn during this Rx period.

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AQUARIUS Half Waning Moon

Authentic INNER RELEASE 

Half Waning MOON at 6°AQUARIUS where Originality is key!

A letting go of the old so the new can be born, kind of time! Pluto Rx would agree! The picture symbol for this degree:

OUT OF THE COSMIC EGG, LIFE IS BORN FRESH AND VIRGINAL. 

The universal creative principle, makes life seem quite brand new.

Shrugging off the old fixed programming and stepping out into a whole new world, with a truly authentic view!

This is the first (fixed mode) lunation of Taurus Season. The Inner Moon doing it's part during this time of (fixed) stability.

Inner Release for 7 more days, leading up to the Taurus New Moon. The Half Waning Moon rises at midnight and sets at noon.

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Moon & Pluto Rx in Capricorn

Inner Transformation 

MOON meets PLUTO Rx in CAPRICORN where Useful Ideals are key!

Transformative Inner Energy as the Moon meets Powerful Pluto (newly) on Retrograde Mission.

PLUTO is the energy of personal power, always pushing to let go of the old so the new can be born.

A theme we'll see again tomorrow at the first lunation of Taurus Season with an Aquarius Half Waning Moon.

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Moon & Saturn in Capricorn

Inner Structure

MOON meets SATURN in CAPRICORN where Useful Ideals are key! 

Useful Ideals of CAPRICORN with the Structural teachings of SATURN and Inner Drive of the MOON.

Saturn knows how things work! Like how Useful Ideals move us! The Sabian picture symbol for this meetup degree:

A RELAY RACE. EACH RUNNER SPRINGS EAGERLY INTO PLACE. 

A collective drive for accomplishment. Aspects are eager and ready for movement.

We'll see this vibe in play for a while, as Saturn begins its Rx Mission from this same degree in just a few days.

Lots of Inner/Action today! The nearly half waning Moon, highly in view, with Saturn and Pluto Rx right there too!

Occurring today as well, the MOON meets PLUTO Rx for a Capricorn class on Life Transforming Inner Ideals!

PLUTO Rx Mission

Life Transforming Ideals

PLUTO takes a backtrack tour through CAPRICORN where Useful Ideals are key!

PLUTO represents the energy of personal power. A little planetary body that packs quite a powerful push!

Always pushing to let go of the old so the new can be born. The Sabian picture symbol for this Rx stationing degree:

A WOMAN WALKING TO THE SURE HAVEN OF A CONVENT. 

Inner movement towards the sanctuary of a secluded, higher place in mind.

Pluto is known as the Great Transformer and this PLUTO Rx Mission is all about (useful) Life Transforming Ideals.

PLUTO goes Rx at 23°Capricorn. Notably, Pluto will go direct on the same degree where the Saturn Rx Mission begins.

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Moon & Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius

JUPITER RX: Expansive Prescription for Inner Illumination

MOON meets JUPITER Rx in Sagittarius where the name of the game is Higher Awareness!

The constellation here is SAGITTA the great celestial Arrow reflecting action towards a particular aim.

In this current Sun ruled world reflected by our solely (Solar Calendar) the Inner Moon is easily overlooked.

Perhaps the contentment we seek remains so illusive due to the disconnect from this major natural player.

Jupiter Rx offers guidance as: how to go about getting better acquainted with the Moon a.k.a. the Inner Self.

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Sun & Uranus in Taurus

Ground shaking Awareness

Outer SUN meets Revolutionary URANUS in the sign of the Bull with Determination for finding Value!

A little movin' and shakin' before prepping that firm solid foundation. Be on the lookout for all kinds of sudden world rockin' insight!

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SUN taps Natal Venus

Outer Awareness of LOVE

The SUN lights up the personal energy of Lady Love along with the sudden insight of Revolutionary Uranus right there too!

The position of VENUS at birth reflects how and what we love! For this Piscean Prince we find Venus in Taurus where the theme is Determination.

As the first ten degrees of Taurus are solely ruled by Venus, the personal (likes & dislikes) of this Natal Venus flow with a particular strength and ease.

The placement of VENUS in relation to the energetic field reflects the area of life where we find the personal (likes & dislikes) mostly directed towards.

Here we find a certain determination towards loving the collective group, as this area of life in the personal field is under the domain of Aquarius.

A brilliant compliment to the energetic makeup of this (Mercury Ruled) Pisces! The Sabian picture symbol for this degree reflects the vibes of this Natal Venus!

AN ELECTRICAL STORM BRILLIANTLY ILLUMINES THE SKIES. 

Sudden bursts of insight brings higher awareness into view.

Awe, it’s no wonder the Fish seems to love the sudden insights, this (Uranus Ruled) Ram with a Natal Venus in Aquarius, is always reeling with!

SUN in TAURUS
URANUS in TAURUS
SUN/URANUS in TAURUS

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JUNO in CANCER

JUNO Commitment in the CANCERIAN Realm of FEELING 4/20-6/20

Committed to the leadership of the Inner Self as Asteroid JUNO tours the (Moon ruled) cardinal water sign of CANCER 'til Summer Solstice Eve.

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VENUS in ARIES

For the LOVE of Creative Activity

VENUS takes on the traditional role of the Sun, entering ARIES as Passover begins!

In ancient times, passover was celebrated as the Sun entered Aries, the passing over from winter to spring at Equinox.

Lady Love (likes & dislikes) begins classes anew, in the very first sign of ARIES where Creative Activity is key!

VENUS last entered the cardinal fire sign of Aries on March 6, 2018. Notably, while holding hands with MERCURY.

For their last trip around our celestial sphere VENUS & MERCURY started the first class on the first day of school, together!

The energy of new beginnings is still flowing strong! The planetary bodies that recently began anew in Aries:

Jan2 MARS in ARIES – Action
Feb18 CHIRON in ARIES – Healing
Mar20 SUN in ARIES – Outer Identity
Apr3 VESTA in ARIES – Inner Flame
Apr17 MERCURY in ARIES – Mind
Apr20 VENUS in ARIES – Love

Lots of shifting today! Growing Outer Stability with the SUN in TAURUS and Commitment to Feeling with JUNO in CANCER.

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SUN in TAURUS

Outer Stability 

The SUN makes grand entrance into the Earthy Realm of TAURUS

Ushered in on the horns of the Ram at Equinox, the Outer Sun is now moved by determination of the great Celestial Bull!

Additional shifting today: Receptive Venus enters Aries and Committed Juno enters the Cancerian realm of Feeling.

Highlights this month: Revolutionary URANUS insightfully guides us to that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!

Pluto & Saturn go Rx, plus a double bump of Inner Expansion, as the Moon meets Jupiter Rx twice this month!

A big outer shift as the SUN moves from the bursting forth activities of ARIES to the grounded, stabilizing energy of TAURUS.

EARTH signs reflect the physical elements of the world. FIXED signs are stabilizers and TAURUS is the only fixed earth sign!

Shifting from (cardinal) leading energy to that of (fixed) stability. The SUN & MOON are both now geared towards stabilization.

The Outer SUN tours the (fixed) earth sign of TAURUS 4/20-5/21 with Determination for Value, Security, and Mastership.

Just as the Inner MOON covers the stabilizing (fixed energy) expressions of all four elements; FIRE, WATER, AIR, and EARTH.

TAURUS SEASON QTR LUNATIONS

Apr26 Aquarius Waning MOON (fixed air)
May4 Taurus NEW MOON (fixed earth)
May11 Leo Half Waxing MOON (fixed fire)
May18 Scorpio FULL MOON (fixed water)

Taurus Season Planetary Meetups

Apr22 SUN/URANUS – Outer INSIGHT
May8 MERCURY/URANUS – BRILLIANCE
May18 VENUS/URANUS – Brilliant SHINE

Taurus Season Moon Meetups

Apr23 MOON/JUPITER Rx – EXPANSION
Apr25 MOON/SATURN – Inner STRUCTURE
Apr25 MOON/PLUTO Rx – Inner POWER
Apr30 MOON/NEPTUNE – Inner MYSTIQUE
May2 MOON/VENUS – Inner LOVE
May3 MOON/MERCURY – Inner MIND
May3 MOON/URANUS – Inner INSIGHT
May4 MOON/SUN – Inner and OUTER
May7 MOON/MARS – Inner ACTION
May20 MOON/JUPITER Rx – EXPANSION

Taurus Season Energetic Shifts

Apr20 VENUS in ARIES – Creative Activity
Apr20 JUNO in CANCER – Committed Feeling
May6 MERCURY in TAURUS – Mind Stability
May15 VENUS in TAURUS – Stabilizing Love
May15 MARS in CANCER – Feeling Action

Taurus Season Retrogrades

Apr24 PLUTO Rx - Power of Useful Ideals
Apr29 SATURN Rx - Dedication & Drive

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LIBRA Full Moon

Fully Balanced Inner Awareness

Full Moon in LIBRA 

This Full Moon occurs on the last degree of LIBRA, aligned exactly opposite of the Sun on the final degree of ARIES.

As the (build cycle) of this waxing moon draws to a close, the fortnight of the waning moon (release cycle) begins.

The picture symbol for this Full Moon at 29°Libra reflects the ability of discovering what the mind is interested in.

A PHRENOLOGIST DISCOVERS MOUNDS OF KNOWLEDGE ON A HEAD. 

Particular traits of mind are reflected in the bumps of the skull.

Notably, this 2nd Libra Full Moon occurs on the same degree where the Pattern Seer PALLAS Rx Mission began in Feb.

Just for fun, check out a Phrenology chart and see how it applies to you! We found it to be extraordinarily accurate!

ARIES Season began with a full potential 0°Libra Full Moon and now concludes with a full culmination 29°Libra Full Moon. 

This Libra Full Moon puts the wraps on the Celestial month of Aries! The Full Moon rises at sunset and sets at sunrise.

MERCURY in ARIES

MERCURY enters ARIES 

As we finally clear the shadow zone of the last retrograde period!

On March 5th, Mercury went retrograde on the very last degree of our Celestial Sphere at 29° Pisces.

MERCURY now begins classes anew, in the very first sign of ARIES where Creative Activity is key!

Mercury last entered the cardinal fire sign of Aries on March 6, 2018, while holding hands with Venus.

This year Venus takes the honorary role of passing over from winter to spring; entering Aries on Passover.

Since ancient times, passover was the Sun entering Aries, but this year it seems, we're a bit, off kilter.

The celestial ties to Passover & Easter came to light during the MERCURY Rx Mission on Calendar Reform.

The energy of new beginnings flows strong! 

As the following personal planets began or begin anew in Aries.

Jan2 MARS in ARIES – Action
Feb18 CHIRON in ARIES – Healing
Mar20 SUN in ARIES – Outer Identity
Apr3 VESTA in ARIES – Inner Flame
Apr17 MERCURY in ARIES – Mind
Apr20 VENUS in ARIES – Love

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CANCER Half Waxing Moon

Building Inner Purpose 

Half Waxing MOON in CANCER, where Research is key!

We're halfway through this Inner Build phase as the MOON reaches 90° away from the SUN, both on the (same degree) of a Cardinal sign.

The Outer SUN leads with expansive cardinal fire energy, as the Inner MOON leads with the experiential feeling energy of cardinal water.

This Half Moon is also aligned to the Dragon's Head of Personal Purpose. The north point, where the SUN & MOON cross orbital paths.

During this Celestial Month of Aries, all the major lunations occur in Cardinal signs. The Inner & Outer having a similar kind of drive.

Each quarter Moon phase is tuned to the same mode of expression as the sign where the SUN currently transits (cardinal, fixed, or mutable).

The dance of the Sun & Moon plays out like this; all the time, every time, like clockwork! The Sabian picture symbol for this purposeful half waxing moon degree:

THE MEETING OF A LITERARY SOCIETY. 

Aspects gather to research and discuss the great works and masterpieces of previously recorded knowledge.

A definite sense of being led along to a greater purpose and personal satisfaction. The Half Waxing Moon rises at noon & sets at midnight.

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JUPITER Rx Mission

Illumined Willpower

JUPITER goes Rx in his own domain of Sagittarius where the Illumination of (full awareness) is key!

The constellation for this area of Sagittarius is SAGITTA the celestial Arrow reflecting action towards a higher aim. 

Jupiter Rx is looking for a higher view and greater awareness of a little something we like to call the Will.

This area of Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter and the Sun! Hence, the ties to Illumination and Willpower.

The JUPITER Rx Mission of Illumined Willpower lasts right up through the SUN in LEO celestial month of Building Willpower!

Expansive Jupiter is on retrograde mission 4/10-8/11. The Sabian picture symbol for this Rx stationing degree:

RICH LITTLE BOY RIDES UPON HIS BRIGHT-COLORED HORSE. 

A highly valued developing aspect is closely aligned with and aware of his multifaceted willpower.

We now have two planetary bodies on Rx Mission in this Jupiter ruled, expansive fire sign of Sagittarius!

The CERES Rx Mission of Seeing the Signs, and now the JUPITER Rx Mission of Illumined Willpower.

Notably, Jupiter will go direct on the exact same degree where the CERES Rx Mission began, on 4/9.

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Venus & Neptune in Pisces

Highest Love

VENUS meets NEPTUNE in PISCES with

Complete Dedication to True Principles

VENUS reflects our own personal (likes & dislikes) and NEPTUNE represents the energetic qualities of the Imagination. Lady Love and the Great Mystic!

When these two meet, it’s like the highest kind of love! Folks born under a planetary alignment such as this, are quite tuned to the highest, agape kind of love.

Spiritual Love at the forefront! As if perfectly choreographed with the Jupiter Rx Mission that begins today! The Sabian picture symbol for this meetup degree:

IN A HUGE TENT A FAMOUS REVIVALIST CONDUCTS HIS MEETING. 

In an expansive, transitory state of mind, dedication to true principles is renewed. 

Moon & Mars in Gemini

Intuitive Inner Action! 

MOON meets MARS in GEMINI where Intuition is key!

For this one, a prime opportunity for getting better aquainted with the IC point in the birthchart, reflecting the energetic foundation.

Birthchart Tapestry

The IC is found at the base of a chart, opposite of the MC (highest point in the sky) at birth. It's the kind of energy we feel quite comfortably grounded with.

Here the feet rest rather firmly on the Intuitive faculties of mind, with a keen awareness of the complimentary Inner & Outer aspects of Self.

A perfect follow-up to the CERES Rx Mission of Seeing the Signs! The Sabian picture symbol for this meetup degree:

AN OLD WELL, FILLED WITH PURE WATER, SHADED BY TREES. 

Deep, longstanding, pure experiences are surrounded by the inner realms of subconscious existence.

CERES Rx Mission:

Seeing the Signs

Asteroid CERES goes Rx in Sagittarius where Exploration is key!

In mythology, Ceres had charge over agriculture and everything that grows from the earth. Ceres energy embodies all the secrets of Nature.

4/9-7/17 CERES Rx Mission: Seeing the Signs! The Sabian picture symbol for this Rx stationing degree:

GROUND-HOG, OUT OF ITS WINTER SLEEP, LOOKS FOR ITS SHADOW. 

Following a long assimilation period an inner thought form emerges looking to make its mark.

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Moon & Uranus in Taurus

Determined Inner Freedom 

The still unseen, dark MOON meets URANUS in structurally stabilizing TAURUS

The Inner Moon is aligned with the sudden insight of Revolutionary Uranus, flavoring up the airwaves, as the fortnight of this waxing INNER BUILD phase begins.

Uranus is the great freedom fighter, always looking for ways to free us up for being more true to the Authentic Self, and now with the Determination of a Bull!

And boy is Uranus thrilled to be teaching class in this super earthy, receptive Venus ruled sign of Taurus. The Sabian picture symbol for this meetup degree:

AN ELECTRICAL STORM BRILLIANTLY ILLUMINES THE SKIES. 

Sudden bursts of insight shake things up, radiantly bringing higher awareness into view.

Quintessential Uranus energy, or what! URANUS and VENUS the receptive the ruler of this Taurus landscape (co-rule together) in last decan of Aquarius.

Easy to see how Uranus would be so comfortable here in the Venus realm of Taurus! This (Determined Inner Freedom Energy) is available to us all!

Yet, we each experience it uniquely according to our own energetic makeup. The position of Uranus and the Moon at birth, relay what they’re interested in!

A personal example of the Moon & Uranus lighting up the earthy receptivity of Natal Venus, positioned in a place of power, where she wears the crown.

Birth-chart Tapestry 

To discover what this energy is all about, we can look to the placements of the Natal Moon and Natal Uranus to see, just what kind of mission they’re on!

Natal Planets

The URANUS focus is on Virgo Achievement in Communications, and the interests of the MOON are on Capricorn Complete Dedication to Relationships.

Rather like an earthy fiesta for this one! Major personal energy lit up in all three of the Earth Signs! Fixed TAURUS, Mutable VIRGO, and Cardinal CAPRICORN!

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ARIES New Moon

The first “New Moon Magic” of the Celestial Year! 

Inner Moon & Outer Sun in the Aries realm of Creative Activity!

As the Moon meets the Sun, it appears as if, there’s no Moon at all. Rather like the ultimate (release time) at the culmination of each monthly waning phase.

The New Moon alignment of the Inner & Outer aspects of self, also marks the energetic transition from waning (inner release) to waxing (inner build) mode.

The Aries New Moon occurs only when the Sun is in Aries each spring and it’s extra magical, as New Beginnings are the specialty here in the first sign of Aries.

Here’s a real-time example of how this magical kind of energy manifests out into the world! A message from a reserved Capricorn Sun, Scorpio Moon kind of guy.

This Cappie Boy says he’s feeling super in-tune! People are asking what’s up with all this gregarious energy! A little snippet just hours before the Aries New Moon.

Notably, this one also happens to be an Aries Rising! (Aries on the Eastern horizon at birth). The Rising Sign reflects our favorite way of approaching the world.

The exact points of each horizon at birth are called AC/DC. Reflecting the outward flow current of the AC right-hand, and receptive flow current of the DC left-hand.

This Magical New Moon meetup occurs very near the exact AC point of this one’s Aries energetic approach. Extraordinarily like the picture symbol for this New Moon degree!

BRIGHTLY CLAD BROWNIES, DANCING IN WARM DYING LIGHT. 

High energy magical thought forms, move in rhythm with creation, as evening draws near.


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VESTA in ARIES

Flame Keeper VESTA enters ARIES

In mythology, Vesta had charge of the Inner Flame, her area of expertise was Hearth and Home (Heart and Mind)

Birth-chart Tapestry

Asteroid (4)Vesta brings attention to the eternal inner flame, alight within. Providing inspiration to all of mankind, as her celestial journey begins anew in the first sign of ARIES!

Vesta is a wonderful reminder of the expansive energy residing within the heart and mind. Vesta tours the whole 360 degree celestial sphere in about 3.6 years.

Vesta begins the celestial classes anew, upon reaching Aries. As Vesta passes over the new beginnings, front gate of Aries, a brand new (Flame Keeper) cycle begins.

For this one, it’s a day to remember! Oh, the ever increasing awareness of the current planetary motions, in conjunction with the personal energetic wiring!

As Vesta taps the energetic aerial coinciding with the natal Sun, her energy seems tangibly in the air! Like bolstering up, both the outer identity and inner flame.

Of course, the Sun and Excalibur aligned with natal Mercury, may have a lot to do with it too! The position of Mercury at birth reflects the energetic aerial of the Mind.

Asteroid (9499)Excalibur is a favorite! A prominent energetic player for this one! Aligned with Uranus, at birth. Rather like a (Uranus/Excalibur) duo.

Excalibur is a powerful tool for transformation, much like the longstanding symbol of King Arthur’s sword. A power available, only for the very highest of intentions.

Moon, Mercury & Neptune in Pisces

Inner Mind & Imagination 

MOON meets MERCURY & NEPTUNE in PISCES with Complete Dedication to True Principles

Mind & Imagination in the spotlight again! As the Universe encourages, putting them to use! The Sabian picture symbol for this degree:

IN A HUGE TENT A FAMOUS REVIVALIST CONDUCTS HIS MEETING. 

Within a portable and expansive place in mind, a well known aspect, teaches dedication to true principles.

The celestial lesson plan runs through the planetary path of 360 designated degrees and their correlating constellations.

NEPTUNE is energetic ruler of Pisces and the King of the Sea symbolizes; the Imagination as ruler of the Experiences! 

Royal Constellations of PISCES

CEPHEUS 0-9° Pisces (Belief)
ANDROMEDA 10-19° (Dedication)
CASSIOPEIA 20-29° (Understanding)

The classes begin with King Cepheus and Complete Belief in True Principles, like the MOON/VENUS meetup today!

Followed by Princess Andromeda's Complete Dedication, and then Queen Cassiopeia's Complete Understanding.

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Moon & Venus in Pisces

Inner Love

MOON meets VENUS in PISCES with 

Complete Belief in True Principles

The advanced classes of PISCES ultimately lead to greater understanding! The Sabian picture symbol for this degree:

GIRL-SCOUT, IN CAMP, BLOWS HER BUGLE TRIUMPHANTLY. 

A developing inner aspect learning and practicing universal principles, proudly declares harmonization. 

Later today, the Inner MOON meets Mind and Imagination (MERCURY & NEPTUNE) in the next ten-degree decan of PISCES.

We all experience these planetary meetups, uniquely. For example, checkout the alignments to this birth-chart wiring!

Birth-chart Tapestry 

The Pisces in this Fish & Ram duo is seeing all the action, with two major aspects on the same kind of mission as the meetups today!

The Sun reflects the Outer Self and the MC is the highest point in the sky at birth, long known to reflect the personal Calling.