MOON takes Charge

Rulership Shift 

The biannual changing of the guard as the first geese return from the wild blue yonder and the Moon takes charge!

Across the heavens the great Ram's horn sounds as Luna reaches the Fall Equinox point following her meetup with the Sun in Virgo.

This moment marks the time when the Outer Sun hands over the celestial crown to the Inner Moon for the Fall and Winter half of the year.

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Moon & Venus in Virgo

Virtuous Inner Harmony

NEW MOON meets VENUS at 11°VIRGO 

where Personal Experience is key! 

Lots of action with the always epic Virgo New Moon. Inner meets the Outer Sun, Motivated Mars, and now Lady Love!

And remember the whole commitment theme with Mercury and Asteroid Juno! The Sabian picture symbol for this degree:

AFTER THE WEDDING, THE GROOM SNATCHES THE VEIL AWAY FROM HIS BRIDE. 

Once committed, the Outer immediately seeks to reveal the true identity of the Inner.

The Inner becomes a big theme as the Moon takes over the celestial rulership for the fall and winter half of the year.

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Moon & Mars in Virgo

Virtuous Inner Action

NEW MOON meets MARS at 7°VIRGO where the gathering of 

experiences is key!

This Virgo New Moon had us looking back to spring and now we're urged to go back even further, all the way to 2014.

Inner development that began in 2014 now begins to practice harmonization. The Sabian picture symbol for this degree:

A FIVE-YEAR-OLD CHILD TAKES HER FIRST DANCING LESSON. 

A newly developing inner aspect begins to learn harmonious motion.

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VIRGO New Moon

Illumined Perception

MOON meets the SUN at 6°VIRGO for a Whole New View!

INNER meets the OUTER at Harvest-time when what was planted in the spring and grown through the summer is gathered up!

The constellation for this area of Virgo is BOOTES the great Husbandman in the sky aptly reflecting the energy of Achievement.

At this New Moon awareness shines upon all that we've achieved since spring! The picture symbol for this lunation degree:

IN A PALATIAL HAREM BRIGHT EYED WOMEN LAUGH HAPPILY. 

A splendidly adorned place in mind where receptive creativity with illumined perception is joyfully expressed.

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Mercury & Juno in Virgo

Commitment to Mind 

MERCURY meets Asteroid JUNO at 2°VIRGO where a Virtuous Mind 

sets the tone!

When a Committed Mind combines with Virtuous Intent anything is possible! The Sabian picture symbol for this degree:

TWO ANGELS BRING PROTECTION TO FAMILY IN THE WILDERNESS. 

Higher thought forms related to the universal principle of duality provide stability for exploring the inner realms of mind.

Moon & Mercury in Virgo

Inner Mind Virtuoso 

MOON meets MERCURY at 1°VIRGO where Pure Intentions are key!

Alignment with personal purpose is generally ascertained through our own unique and perfectly corresponding cosmic design.

The birth-chart reveals our personal celestial schematic, including the two major channels comprising our own personal cross.

From head to toe a magnetized pole that runs through the spine, if likened to the poles of the earth, our own personal Solstice points.

From the right-hand approach to left-hand receptivity is the energetic channel likened to the East and West points of the horizon.

This horizontal portion of the cross in relation to the earth corresponds to the Equinoxes. The Sabian picture symbol for this degree:

A LARGE WHITE CROSS DOMINATES THE LANDSCAPE. 

Pure flowing personal channels have a commanding influence over the inner environment.

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MERCURY in VIRGO

Crowning Mind

MERCURY enters VIRGO where Personal Virtues are key!

It's a full-house party in Virgo as the energetic ruler of this celestial land arrives on the scene adorned in full regalia.

MERCURY dons his crown and holds the ruling scepter as he joins Mars, Venus, Juno and the Sun in his own domain.

The focus of MIND shifts from willpower to the virtue building experiences throughout the spring & summer months.

MIND crosses the threshold at 0°VIRGO where personal virtues reign supreme! The picture symbol for this front gate degree:

IN A PORTRAIT THE BEST OF A MAN'S TRAITS ARE IDEALIZED. 

An image of the most desirable qualities & characteristics are held in mind as an example of personal excellence.

The Inner Moon enters Virgo today as well, gearing up for the epic New Moon meetup with the Outer Sun tomorrow.

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PALLAS in SCORPIO

Deep-diving Wisdom

Asteroid PALLAS enters SCORPIO where discovering our Deepest Desires is key!

Pallas goes deep-diving for personal treasure in Scorpio through early November, then takes a higher aim upon entering Sagittarius.

Pallas Athena has long been known for pattern recognition. After a lengthy tour and Rx Mission in Libra, much was gained!

Namely, the longstanding thought patterns that relate to the types of experiences we tend to create for ourselves.

In Scorpio, the wisdom of Pallas takes those longstanding thought patterns and applies them to our innate inner desires.

As the celestial wheels turn, a bigger brighter view of our place within the self, the world, and the cosmos, is revealed! 

Venus & Mars in Virgo

Do What You Love

VENUS meets MARS at 4°VIRGO where Personal Virtues are key!

Lady Love aligns with Motivated Mars where we begin to culminate the experiences of spring and summer.

The celestial month of Virgo guides us along the path of attunement! The Sabian picture symbol for this degree:

A MAN BECOMING AWARE OF NATURE SPIRITS AND NORMALLY UNSEEN SPIRITUAL AGENCIES. 

Outer awareness of the invisible energies and forces that are always in play.

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JUNO in VIRGO

Virtuous Commitment

JUNO enters VIRGO where 

she meets the Sun! 

Inner Commitment and Outer Awareness at 0°VIRGO where personal virtue is key! The Sabian picture symbol for this degree:

IN A PORTRAIT THE BEST OF A MAN'S TRAITS ARE IDEALIZED. 

An image of the most desirable qualities and characteristics are held in mind as an example of personal excellence.

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GEMINI Half Waning Moon

Intuitive Awareness

Half Waning MOON at 0°GEMINI where the Inner Mind reigns supreme! 

The Celestial Month of VIRGO begins and ends with a Gemini Half Waning Moon. The Sabian picture symbol for this degree:

GLASS-BOTTOMED BOAT REVEALS UNDER SEA WONDERS. 

A means of looking deeply into the experiences reveals the wonderment and awe, of it all.

This is the first (mutable mode) lunation of Virgo Season. Agile inner maneuverability throughout this whole celestial month!

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

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SUN in VIRGO

Harvest-time begins!

The SUN enters VIRGO where the lessons of spring and summer are culminated before making the transition 

to fall and winter.

SPRING: Ushered in on the horns of the Ram at Equinox, carried by the great Celestial Bull, and explored the dual nature of mind with the Gemini Twins.

SUMMER: Inner research in the sign of the Crab at Solstice, outer willpower with the Lion in Leo, and now onto gathering experiences in Virgo.

Outer Awareness of the Sun shifts from the (fixed) fire realm of inspiration in LEO to the (mutable) earth sign of adaptability in VIRGO. 

The SUN tours (mutable) VIRGO 8/23-9/23 where we gather up the fruits of our labor, looking all the way back to when the planting began at Spring Equinox.

During this time, the Inner MOON also covers the (mutable) adaptability expressions of all four elements; FIRE, WATER, AIR, and EARTH.

VIRGO SEASON QTR LUNATIONS:

Aug23 Gemini Waning Moon (mutable air)
Aug30 Virgo New MOON (mutable earth)
Sept5 Sag. Waxing MOON (mutable fire)
Sept13 Pisces Full MOON (mutable water)
Sept21 Gemini Waning Moon (mutable air)

The highlights throughout this season of the harvest include FIVE lunations, SIX energetic shifts, and SEVEN planetary meetups.

All of this along with EIGHT moon meetups, call it NINE if you count the SUN/MOON meetup at the very significant Virgo New Moon.

Great news on the Rx front as well! As the great structural teacher Saturn stations direct just as we finish up our virtuous labors in Virgo.

Virgo Season Planetary Meetups

Aug24 VENUS/MARS – Receptive Action
Aug30 MERCURY/JUNO – Committed Mind
Sept2 SUN/MARS – Outer Motivation
Sept3 MERCURY/MARS – Motivated Mind
Sept3 SUN/MERCURY – Outer Mind
Sept13 MERCURY/VENUS – Harmonious Mind
Sept20 VENUS/ANGEL – Higher Receptivity

Virgo Season Moon Meetups

Aug29 MOON/MERCURY – Inner MIND
Aug30 MOON/SUN – Illumined Perception
Aug30 MOON/MARS – Inner ACTION
Aug30 MOON/VENUS – Inner HARMONY
Sept6 MOON/JUPITER – EXPANSION
Sept8 MOON/SATURN Rx –STRUCTURE
Sept8 MOON/PLUTO Rx – Inner POWER
Sept13 MOON/NEPTUNE Rx – Inner MYSTIC
Sept17 MOON/URANUS Rx – Inner INSIGHT

Virgo Season Energetic Shifts

Aug23 JUNO in VIRGO – Virtuous Commitment
Aug26 PALLAS in SCORPIO – Treasure Hunting
Aug29 MERCURY in VIRGO – Virtuous Mind
Aug31 MOON in LIBRA – Rulership Shift
Sept14 MERCURY in LIBRA – Balanced Mind
Sept14 VENUS in LIBRA – Balanced Heart

Virgo Season Retrogrades

Sept18 SATURN Stations Direct

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Moon & Uranus Rx in Taurus

Revolutionary Insight

MOON meets URANUS Rx at 6°TAURUS with Great Determination for finding Value!

Inner Self aligns with the Sudden Insight of Revolutionary Uranus the planetary body that's viewed as the higher octave of Mind.

Leo Season began and now closes with the Revelations of the Moon and Uranus. The Sabian picture symbol for this degree:

WOMAN OF SAMARIA COMES TO DRAW WATER FROM THE WELL. 

Inner receptivity from a longstanding condition of mind seeks the source and cause of life experiences.

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VENUS in VIRGO

Bountiful Love

VENUS enters VIRGO just before 

harvest-time begins!

Venus joins her counterpart Mars in the celestial land of fruit and plenty, just as the Sun prepares to enter Virgo in two days.

Lady Love is very happy in Virtuous Virgo where we harvest the ripened fruits of the vine, heartily tended since Spring Equinox.

Friday is the day named for the energy of Venus. Throughout the season of Virgo each Friday is packed with celestial action!

Outer Commitment this Friday as the SUN and Asteroid JUNO enter Virgo, along with the Inner Awareness of a Half Waning Moon.

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MARS in VIRGO

Virtuous Action

MARS enters VIRGO where Personal Virtue is key!

Mercury is the ruler of VIRGO yet as we look to the constellations of Virgo it's easy to see why Mars really digs it here too!

It's a BOOTES on the ground ready to tackle the Labors of HERCULES to gain the sovereignty of CORONA BOREALIS kind of vibe!

The very first image of a sign relays the full potential of its energetic expression. The Sabian picture symbol for 0°VIRGO:

IN A PORTRAIT THE BEST OF A MAN'S TRAITS ARE IDEALIZED. 

An image of the most desirable qualities and characteristics are held in mind as an example of personal excellence.

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Moon & Neptune Rx in Pisces

Inner Mystic on a Mission 

MOON meets NEPTUNE Rx at 17°PISCES 

where Complete Dedication is key!

A giant reawakening as the Inner Self aligns with the Great Mystic in his own domain of Pisces. The Sabian picture symbol for this degree:

IN A HUGE TENT A FAMOUS REVIVALIST CONDUCTS HIS MEETING WITH A SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE. 

In an expansive yet transitory place in mind a well known higher aspect enlivens us with robust dedication to true principles.

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AQUARIUS Full Moon

Full Inner Awareness

The Moon aligns exactly opposite the Sun for a Full Inner View at 22°AQUARIUS where the hidden is revealed!

The constellation for this area of Aquarius is the great Sea Monster CETUS that symbolizes unknown aspects within the life experiences.

Each Full Moon provides ample opportunity for the Outer Self to gain greater Inner Awareness! The picture symbol for this lunation degree:

A BIG TRAINED BEAR PERFORMS, SITTING ON A HUGE CHAIR. 

An animal once viewed with great honor and significance has been reduced to being used for entertainment purposes only.

Forgetting the functions of the bear and simply training it to entertain is rather like unwittingly moving from the sacred to the profane.

How fitting that Bear Medicine has long been known as having the power to reawaken the inner subconscious abilities within man.

The Ancients even drew the symbolism of the Bear in the heavens! Ursa Major (conscious mind) and Ursa Minor (subconscious mind).

For a more in-depth look at the symbolism of the Bear through its extraordinary abilities and characteristics check out Animal Speak by Ted Andrews.

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Venus & Sun in Leo

Ambitious Outer Harmony

VENUS catches the SUN in his own domain at 21°LEO where Personal Ambition is key! 

A big shift today! Rather like a changing of the guard as Lady Love transitions from Morning Star to Evening Star.

Venus has been leading the way across the sky each day since the Sun caught up with her in Scorpio on 10.3.18.

Now she follows! Watching every move the Outer Self makes until the Sun catches her again in June of 2020.

The constellation for this area of Leo is CORVUS the Crow with the whole lookin' out for #1 kind of vibe.

Long ago, the Ancients traced the ambitious crow in the sky to aptly reflect the energy of personal ambition.

Perhaps it's true! What we pay attention to and talk about is highly reflective of our own personal ambitions.

Venus will be watching! Bringing full attention to all things we really love! The Sabian picture symbol for this degree:

A CARRIER-PIGEON ALIGHTS AT DAWN BEFORE HIS OWNERS. 

A higher thought form arrives with brand new awareness for the whole self.

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Moon & Pluto Rx in Capricorn

Powerful Inner Transformation 

MOON meets PLUTO Rx at 21°CAPRICORN where the development of Useful Ideals is key! 

Inner Self aligns with the energy of Personal Power currently on a mission to secure useful ideals of the life transforming kind.

Inner Transformation is a fitting topic during this LEO Season of Personal Rulership! The Sabian picture symbol for this degree:

BY ACCEPTING DEFEAT GRACEFULLY, A HIGH RANKING GENERAL REVEALS NOBILITY OF CHARACTER. 

Gracefully giving up that which no longer serves reflects a noble approach to personal leadership.

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Moon & Saturn Rx in Capricorn

Strengthening Inner Structure

MOON meets SATURN Rx at 14°CAPRICORN where developing Useful Dedication is key! 

Inner Self and the Great Structural Teacher currently on a mission to help us secure that which provides dedication and drive.

Inner Structure is a fitting topic for this LEO Season of Imagination & Creative Play! The Sabian picture symbol for this degree:

IN A HOSPITAL, A CHILDREN'S WARD FILLED WITH PLAYTHINGS. 

A place in mind for healing where continually developing the imagination is essential.

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URANUS Rx Mission

Brilliant Receptivity

Revolutionary URANUS goes Rx at 6°TAURUS where Personal Determination is key!

Oh, the celestial rays sing! The sudden insight of Uranus is now directly tuned to the universal principle of Cause & Effect.

A very nice addition to the Chiron Rx Mission of Learning the Parts! The Sabian picture symbol for this Rx stationing degree:

WOMAN OF SAMARIA COMES TO DRAW WATER FROM THE WELL. 

Inner receptivity from a longstanding condition of mind seeks the source and cause of life experiences.

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MERCURY in LEO

Willpower of Mind

MERCURY tours LEO where Personal Rulership is key!

MERCURY joins the SUN, MARS & VENUS in LEO. The Mind, Outer Awareness, Action & Value all vying for Greater Willpower!

WILLPOWER is the energy required for taking a series of predetermined actions that are necessary for fulfilling the desires.

And now, four main aspects courageously working to Build Greater Willpower all the way up until harvest-time as the Season of Virgo arrives!

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JUPITER Direct

Expansive Juju 

JUPITER goes direct at 14°SAGITTARIUS where higher vision is key!

After a lengthy 4-month backtrack tour we wake to a whole new view! The Sabian picture symbol for this direct 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.

The ground-hog goes into full hibernation over a 4-month period too! Yes, Aegis holder JUPITER is quite charmed like that!

The JUPITER Rx Mission of Illumined Willpower draws to a close just as 4 main aspects are Building Willpower in LEO.

Again, Jupiter is charmed! A big day full of epic planetary action as Expansive Jupiter resumes his free and fluid forward motion.

This morning JUPITER stations direct, this afternoon MERCURY enters Leo and tonight the URANUS Rx Mission begins!

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Moon & Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius

Newly Awakened Inner Expansion

MOON meets JUPITER Rx at 14°SAGITTARIUS where 

Higher Vision is key!

Inner Self meets Mr. Expansion for the last time during this 4-month Jupiter Rx Mission of Illumined Willpower!

Aegis holder JUPITER culminates this mission and goes direct in just two days! The Sabian picture symbol for this 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.

Notably, the ground-hog goes into full hibernation over a 4-month period. It will be very interesting to see what Jupiter brings!

As this is written the thunder and lightning sing! Jupiter blessings indeed! Super-charged rain at this hottest and driest time of year!

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SCORPIO Half Waxing Moon

Building Inner Peace 

Half Waxing MOON at 14°SCORPIO where Responding to the Inner Desires is key! 

Halfway through this Inner Build Phase as the MOON reaches 90° away from the SUN. The Sabian picture symbol for this degree:

A CALM LAKE BATHED IN MOONLIGHT. 

Peaceful experiences glitter with the radiant luminosity of inner awareness.

A calm, present, centered and focused approach provides the greatest opportunity for peaceful inner awareness.

During the Celestial Month of LEO all four lunations occur in Fixed signs. The INNER & OUTER with a similar kind of vibe!

Each celestial month plays out like this every time! The Half Waxing Moon always rises at noon and sets at midnight.

Building Inner Awareness for 7 more days leading up to Full Inner Awareness at the Full Moon in Aquarius on 8/15.

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Moon & Mars in Leo

Commitment to Inner Activity

MOON meets MARS & JUNO at 19°LEO where Personal Reform is key!

Getting to know all the parts is a powerful way of honoring the whole self. The Sabian picture symbol for this degree:

AMERICAN INDIANS PERFORM A MAJESTIC RITUAL TO THE SUN. 

Native aspects ceremoniously honor outer awareness.

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