Astrology

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Communication

The Moon is in Gemini bringing messages and emphasizes all forms of communication. It also ushers in change – changing positions, changing messages, changing responses. It helps to be flexible. Keep working on both discipline and deepening your commitments in your relationships. Pluto still opposes Mars so pick your battles including battling with yourself. The importance and benefit of food in nurturing and sustaining others continues as a strong theme.

The most powerful social media … it is not the internet, it is not Facebook, it is food. This connects all human beings.~ Alex Atala

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Finding stability in a sea of change

The Moon in Taurus offers us an opportunity to stabilize and ground ourselves. The placement of both Sun and Moon in Taurus is an antidote to the the lack of clarity we experience around structural issues bought about by Saturn’s placement in Pisces. There is some unsettlement around separation and dealing unexpected changes when the Moon transits Uranus towards the end of the day.

There is a certain part of all of us that lives outside of time. Perhaps we become aware of our age only at exceptional moments and most of the time we are ageless.~Milan Kundera

Theme:   Walking Slowly

The New Moon brings renewal and a fresh beginning. It’s a time to plant new seeds and gain clarity in our direction. Sun and Moon align in Taurus bringing focus on grounding and stability in our lives. It is a time to align with what we value most in our lives and slowing us down after the rush of Aries energy.
The Sun and Moon are activating Mars and Pluto bringing friction between disrupting challenges and the desire for comfort and familiarity. There is also the potential for finding new grounded pathways bringing peace in the world.
“ The future depends on what we do in the present.”
Mahatma Gandhi

Theme:    Observing and Disengaging

The Moon conjuncts Chiron today giving us the opportunity to explore our deeper emotional wounds. Chiron is the wounded healer, or the healer that could not be healed in Greek mythology. Often for us it is through our wounds that we eventually heal ourselves and are then able to assist others who are suffering in the same way.
Whatever strong emotions arise today, take the time to observe and then release what arises. Breath meditation can be particularly helpful at this time.
“ Your mind is used to being active and your mind is going to throw thoughts at you while you’re watching your breath. And when you’re distracted, you should handle it by simply disengaging.”
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

The Moon is Void of Course today from 12.18pm until 3.17am (4/27) EDT. Do not make any major decisions during this time period

Theme:   Saving Grace

The Moon has moved into Aries conjoining Mercury and Neptune, bringing strong emotions to our communications and ideals. This of course can be helpful in moving us to act on behalf of others and unify in our conscious intention.
But with Mars in exact opposition to Pluto ( both 3 degrees) and in a T-square to the Sun, the potential for strong opinions and the possibility of conflict cannot be ignored.
The saving grace is that Mars is in soft aspect to several planets; Mercury, Moon, Neptune, Venus and Saturn. This can bring peace and harmony through dialogue, diplomacy and a lot of hard work.
“ Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humane ways.”    Dalai Lama

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Finding ways to be generous

The Moon is conjunct the asteroid Ceres reminding us of the bounty of the earth and how by receiving that bounty we are also encouraged to give bountifully to sustain not only ourselves but all beings. In other words this conjunction reminds us of the interdependence of all life on this planet, and how nurturing and sustaining ‘others ‘pays it forward’ in so many ways. You continue to reassess your relationships at this time, and you can feel isolated from others (Venus conjunct Saturn). Putting concrete effort, with the right motivation, to nurture and support brings good results.

The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves, and not to twists them to fit our own image. Otherwise we love only the reflection of ourselves we find in them.~Thomas Merton

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Immersion and connection

The Moon is in the water sign of Pisces for the next few days highlighting our connection with the heart and feelings generally. It can also signify the healing power of water. There is a boundless quality to Pisces that can be destabilizing if we have problems with our own internal boundaries and sense of self. On the plus side this lack of boundaries can be an entry way to a sense of spiritual oneness with all beings. The T-square between Mars, the Sun and Pluto reminds us to be on our guard for warring forces within us and outside of us, and invites us to continue seeking remedies to pacify the mind in this volatile time.

The charnel ground is a metaphor for any environment where suffering is present…Really, any place that is tainted by fear, depression, anger, despair, disrespect, or deceit is a charnel ground – including our own mind.~ Joan Halifax

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Dealing with rigidity and nobility

The placement of the Moon in Aquarius and the Sun in Taurus highlights the tendency of these fixed signs to indicate inflexibility – and yet there is an incredible strength and fortitude in both signs to do with their element. The Moon in Aquarius highlights the cutting edge, innovative qualities of the air element that can inspire beneficial social change while the Sun in Taurus exemplifies the staying power of this earth sign which perseveres and is steadfast. The exact conjunction of Venus, the north node and Saturn indicates benefit is in the productive interaction between relationships and strong foundations and structures.

We need to let go of the dualistic mind. What is left over is unconfined nondual awareness…Unfortunately, sentient beings do not know how to look – and they do not trust it even if they do see.~Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Which direction are you facing?

With Neptune situated between Mercury and Saturn your spiritual self is impacted by communication conundrums and worldly responsibilities. It’s hard to get a fix on things in these circumstances. The good thing about Mercury is that it’s a flexible planet and can help you think through seeming obstacles. Mars has moved into Leo promoting dignity and self-worth. The sign of Leo can be prideful: there is good pride and not-so-good pride. With both the Sun and Moon in fixed signs it’s more challenging to give ground.

I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. Also in singing, especially when singing is not necessarily prescribed.~Mary Oliver

Theme:  Conflict

Today the Sun moves into Taurus, creating a T-square by squaring Mars and Pluto which are in opposition to each other. All are in fixed signs which generally can bring rigidity in thinking and resistance to change. Self will and domination over others is the signature of this particular planetary configuration. This may play out in our personal life with experiencing conflict with authority figures.
On a national level we are seeing it play out with the major branches of government with each other. This transit is in effect the next few days but is more intense today due to Moon conjunct Pluto, intensifying our emotional response to whatever occurs.
On an individual level you can use the power of this transit to look deeply at areas of your life that you wish to change radically and let go of any attachments that block your growth.
“ No matter who we are or what we possess, the only thing that matters is letting go of attachment and making room for presence of mind.”
Dzigar Kongtrul

The Moon is Void of Course today from 1.21pm until 7.22pm EDT. Do not make any major decisions during this time period.