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Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Virgo moments

With the Sun now in Virgo there is an increased focus on practical communications and attending to details. Because Virgo is an earth sign Virgo energy is focused on sustaining and nurturing the health of one self and others. This can be achieved through having the right medicine, including understanding food as medicine. It’s also the sign of craft and doingness. Virgos can be motion machines. Mars conjunct the Moon today gives you a few challenging moments with reactivity as emotionality is combined with activity. Focus on the present. You have the capacity to be decisive today.

Strategy is the craft of the warrior.~Miyamoto Misashi

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Softening

Venus is trine Saturn thankfully softening the challenges of the Saturn/Neptune conjunction over the next few days. Venus is a benefic planet bringing forth merit from past actions to soften the edges of particularly challenging events. There is hope for diplomacy, detente and creating a smoother path forward with this aspect. The Moon is in Libra adding to the energy of diplomacy and mediation. Libra energy seeks fairness and to balance the scales. To do this in decision making the full picture needs to be revealed.

I hope you’ll see hazard only in those stormclouds where it exists and live life more fully in the clear skies between them.~ Gavin De Becker

The Moon is Void of course until 10:08am this morning. It’s just passed. Now you can get on with your normal activity. Sign as many contracts as you like!

Theme:   A Musing Kind of Day

With the Sun and Moon in Virgo we will be more pragmatic in our approach to life and ready to act on projects we’ve either been putting off or have been on hold. As much as Virgo loves minutiae, there is a lovely Moon Jupiter aspect that helps expand our world view and fills us with optimism and enthusiasm.
Venus is also trine both Saturn and Neptune shining the light on love and close relationships. Neptune is a higher vibration of Venus expanding our compassion and empathy for others and also is a time to follow dreams, expressing oneself through the arts or spiritual devotion.
On the material side, financial affairs can be  quite good, although investments will be rather  conservative.

“ By observing the mind in waking life, sleep and dreams, we can learn the answers to so many questions.”
Dzigar Kongtrul

Theme:     Black Moon

A Black Moon refers to a 2nd New Moon in a calendar month. It can also refer to a season that has 4 instead of 3 moons, the term applies to the 2nd to last moon which is the case today.
The New Moon generally is a time to focus internally and contemplate the unseen. A time of meditation and reflection, setting your intentions for renewal or new beginnings. A Dark Moon amplifies this shadow time. Sun and Moon in Virgo conjunct at 0 degrees 23 minutes will focus our gaze on details that need to be dealt with in a practical manner.
For some cleaning the house maybe therapeutic. For others health may be uppermost in your mind and will help to evaluate and set targets to gain greater clarity I.e. starting a new healthy diet and exercise. Making an appointment with a specialist or doctor that you’ve been putting off. Small animals may have some significance in your day.
Spiritual ritual is indicated also with a Virgo New Moon.

“ You are going to discover concepts such as –  “I” started at the time of my birth and “I” will end at the time of my death.
The thing that makes “you” is something that is very transient. “
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Roar!

With the Moon, Mercury and the Moon in Leo you could be having a lion moment! The energy of Leo invites you to connect with your dignity and self-worth and stand tall. You could even show your paw-claws even though you don’t need to act: appearances if impending action can go a long way. Mars in Libra focus your attention on relationships and resolution. You can be a diplomat with good effect right now. Overall, Mars in Libra aims to restore balance. But don’t overthink or become overly-conceptual. That’s an endless knot!

…we have not yet realized this ultimate truth, and as long as we have not attained it, the link between deeds and their karmic consequences remains unbreakable.~Bokar Rinpoche

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Open heartedness

The Moon is conjunct Jupiter and Venus today smoothing the path of bumps into something more relatable and people friendly. There is a spirit of generosity that Jupiter/Venus conjunction bestows that opens our hearts and minds to more possibilities and allows you personally to grow. Since all three planets are in Cancer the imagination is also brighter and connections with family in all its dimensions strengthen you at this time.

Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life.~ Albert Einstein

Monday by Wangmo

Mercury is now direct in Leo. Phewwww. Communication hiccups and misunderstandings are cleared up. Communications aimed at restoring dignity, involving children and fun events are a focus. Mercury is also sextile Mars giving you the extra energy to push past obstacles. The Sun is square Chiron shedding light on one’s emotional wounds and how transformation and healing is connected to personal suffering. The Moon moves into Cancer later in the day bringing more detailed attention to family and home matters.

Don’t give in to hate. That leads to the Dark Side. — The Empire Strikes Back

The Moon is Void of Course between 7.53am and 3.05pm today. Avoid signing contracts or conducting legal business. Focus on the achievable and small steps forward. Take time for self-reflection and steer away from great expectations.

The Moon is in the last degrees of Taurus and square the Sun bringing an inner tension that can challenge self expression and potentially disrupt daily routine. Because Moon is also conjunct Uranus your moods can change swiftly, surprising you and others. Feeling uncomfortable in your own skin can lead to impulsivity, making rash decisions you may later regret.
This is offset somewhat as the Moon is part of the Grand Trine with Mars/ Uranus/ Pluto for a few hours, allowing for taking initiative in a positive way and approaching life with passion. The art is to learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.

“ Having a sense of humor doesn’t mean laughing and being cheerful all the time. It means seeing the illusory nature of things and seeing how in this illusory life, we are always bumping into the very things we meticulously try to avoid.”

The Moon is Void of Course from 1.12am until 12.01pm EDT. Do not make any major decisions during this time period.