The holidays are upon us and so it is fair to say that many of us are looking for great gifts for our loved ones.
A couple of weeks ago, I was asked to write some notes on the subject by a journalist writing for New York Magazine. She wrote an article on the subject for The Strategist – a New York Magazine website.You can find her article here.
I was so inspired by this topic that I wrote my own article on it which you can read below…
If you have already completed all of your shoppings, or you do not celebrate, or you decided to not do gifts this year, feel free to read this article with someone’s birthday in mind.
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While the Sun sign is a useful starting point in astrology, it doesn’t usually provide the complete picture. Ideally, one should explore a bit deeper into the characteristics and signs of some of the other planets as well. I will go into that further towards the end of this article…
First, let’s explore the zodiac signs. The twelve signs can be divided into four groups:
FIRE: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
EARTH: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
AIR: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
WATER: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Fire signs enjoy a challenge and tend to be active. They are often drawn to warmth and excitement. The ideal gifts for Fire signs are experiences, such as tickets to a sports event or a trip to a warm destination. They typically favor red and orange colors, so consider gifts in those shades — think Mets color schemes rather than Yankees Blues.
Earth Signs are very practical and appreciate quality, functionality and tradition. You may need to spend more on an earth sign unless you find something modest that meets those criteria. Antiques might be the way to go here. They tend to favor green and earth-tone colors.
Air signs enjoy intellectual and visual stimulation or inspiration. They are more easily pleased with a gift that aligns with their ideas and ideals. They tend to prefer yellow and light colors.
Water signs are drawn to gifts that have emotional significance. They tend to be sentimental and appreciate items that provide a sense of safety. As a result, more expensive gifts can make them feel valued; an alternative is a creative gift that holds personal meaning. Water signs often have a preference for the colors blue and purple.
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Now, let’s look more closely at the individual signs:
♈ ARIES individuals would appreciate gifts that encourage physical activity, such as workout equipment, a bicycle, or a gift certificate to a sporting goods or yoga store. Being passionate and energetic, they might also enjoy an experience like a ticket to a Rage Room or a Laser Tag session.
♉ TAURUS appreciates practical and beautiful items that delight the senses — such as a luxurious pashmina, a cashmere sweater, fine wine, gorgeous flowers, and delicious food. Since Taurus people also like to use their hands, a pottery class or high-end gardening equipment could also be a good fit.
♊ GEMINI gets a kick out of multifunctional devices that excite their curiosity or are mentally stimulating. A digital device such as a Kindle or an iPad Pro or a paid yearly subscription to Chat GPT Plus might be just the thing. However, getting them a book or two so they can learn something new would be a delight for them as well; and since they are interested in a wide range of things, you can’t go too wrong, no matter what you pick.
♋ CANCER will get the warm-and-fuzzies if you gift them something sentimental or connected to their family or home. Something expensive like a Ralph Lauren vase for the living room will make this person feel safe and cherished; if that’s not in your budget this year, go for something emotionally meaningful, like a beautiful picture frame with a photo of their loved ones.
♌ LEO people love anything fun that allows them to express themselves, like Karaoke night, charades, a party in their honor, etc. You could also go for something beautiful that helps them shine, like an expensive candle or jewelry. First-row seats to a Broadway show would win their hearts, too.
♍ VIRGO appreciates something practical and functional that makes their life easier, improves their daily health or work routines, or drives order and neatness. You can’t go wrong with quality kitchen equipment, a desk organizer, or a journal. Nothing too flashy, Virgo’s are humble. Something in the health department, like herbal teas or remedies, might also hit the spot.
♎ LIBRA people adore something visually beautiful and are concerned with what others think about their gift. So make it something that their best friend or significant other will like just as much or, better yet, can enjoy with them — a candlelight dinner for two, a night out at an art gallery, season tickets to the ballet, etc. And if that’s too extravagant, anything elegant and beautiful will do.
♏ SCORPIO people want something emotionally meaningful and profound. Something that says, “I love you forever,” but without being showoff-ish, something authentic. This could be an intense-looking card with words of devotion, something sexy (preferably black or white), or something you both enjoy for the bedroom. Since Scorpios like investigations, a murder mystery book or an Escape Room event could also be a good match.
♐ SAGITTARIUS people love an adventure, whether physical or mental, so an experiential gift like a trip to an intriguing place is ideal — think along the lines of an odyssey on a sailboat to an exotic island, a visit to the Vatican, a roadtrip to the other side of the country… And if those are too time- or money-consuming, a book about a famous adventure will also satisfy (especially if it focuses on what the adventurer learned on the journey). The Wisdom of the Ages also brings a sparkle to a Sagittarius person, so a superb translation of the Tao Te Ching, Aristotle’s Poetics, or a book of Rumi’s poetry could also make great gifts.
♑ CAPRICORN likes something practical, high-end and good for business — and they’ve been known to go for “status symbols.” They will always appreciate a nice, expensive pen that writes like butter and is cold and smooth to the touch. An antique gold watch with an inscription showing how much you appreciate them for what they do and how hard they work will do the trick, as would a nice-looking notebook from Moleskine or a designer with cachet.
♒ AQUARIUS folks like something “a little different” — creative but off-kilter, perhaps even a little shocking — a psychedelic T-shirt of many colors, a once-in-a-lifetime hat, and so on. You might also consider something that stimulates their team spirit, especially if their team is set on making a difference. This doesn’t have to be an object; it could involve a fundraiser, rally, or event with like-minded people. Aquarians are the sign most likely to be interested in Astrology, so a gift certificate for a Birth Chart Reading, an Astrology course, or a book about their sign would be well-received.
♓ PISCES loves animals, creativity, and spirituality. You don’t need to splurge on this sign; instead, give them something that possesses a soft, gentle, or ethereal beauty. Pisces people usually love pastel colors, so if you get them tarot cards or angel cards, make sure the color tones are also angelic. Since Pisces is a water sign, they will likely be delighted with something they can use in the bathtub or at the beach. If you truly want to win their heart, get them a kitten or a puppy — and if that idea scares you, donate money to their favorite charity.
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I previously mentioned that a person’s astrology involvesmuch more than just their Sun Sign. Discovering someone’s Rising Sign, Moon Sign, or Venus placement can help tremendously when selecting the perfect gift. Let me explain:
The Ascendant or Rising Sign reflects a person’s identity and self-perception. It represents how they approach new beginnings and is their “best foot forward”.
The Moon Sign indicates what someone needs or what feels familiar to them, it’s their emotional comfort zone.
Venus Placement reveals what someone loves or values.
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To find out your own or someone else’s Ascendant, Moon Sign, or Venus placement — which can assist you in choosing a thoughtful gift — provide me with a birthplace, birthdate, and birth time (you can contact me via my “Contact-me” page) If you don’t have the precise time, don’t worry; I can work out your Venus placement and probably your Moon sign too.
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This is the first out of four SuperMoons in a row where the Moon is closer to the Earth, increasing its tidal and electromagnetic effects.
Oppositions always reflect back to the planets’ conjunction; we examine the progress made since that conjunction. For example, during a Full Moon, we look back to the previous New Moon (in this instance, Aug. 4th) to assess what has evolved since then
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Here are the astrological highlights of this Full Moon chart:
There are two T-squares in this Full Moon chart, and both rulers of the Full Moon (Uranus and Saturn) are involved!
One of the T-squares involves the Full Moon polarity (Aquarius-Leo) with Uranus in Taurus as the Focal Point
The other T-square involves Saturn in Pisces, Venus in Virgo, and the Jupiter-Mars alignment in Gemini as the Focal Point
The Moon in Aquarius not only opposes the Sun in Leo but also a Retrograde Mercury
The Moon also trines the Jupiter-Mars alignment in Gemini
The Sun in Leo trines Chiron in Aries
Uranus (the modern ruler of Aquarius) is exalted at the time of the Full Moon – as it prepares for its yearly Retrograde phase that begins on Sept. 1st
An exalted Uranus in Taurus sextiles Neptune in Pisces and trines Pluto in Aquarius
But first, let’s talk about the Full Moon polarity: the Moon in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius opposes the Sun & Mercury in fun-loving, expressive Leo.
This opposition highlights the power of our creativity as individuals and the exponential potency of collaboration. It invites us to reclaim ourselves and add our voice, heart, and hands to something meaningful.
Mercury started its 3.5-week Retrograde on Aug. 5th (soon after the last New Moon in Leo). So rather than sharing something new, we may want to revisit what we created or discussed from July 17th to 21st, when Mercury moved through its pre-Shadow phase in Leo.
The invitation with this opposition is to dare to be different and to remember how we are all part of a larger whole. The highest quest of Leo leads to authentic Self-expression: to embody our gifts, shine our light, and live our truth.
The highest task of Aquarius, on the other hand, is the attainment of unity in diversity, where everyone’s uniqueness is honored and included.
When we align our heads with our hearts, we feel our interconnectedness with all of humanity and create and connect from love instead of fear.
Given that Leo represents our self-expression and Aquarius our vision for humankind, a question arises: How can we best balance these two energies? Or even integrate them?
We’ll seek answers to this question for the next two weeks, as we might become more aware that something is out of alignment.
All Full Moons have a shadow side — so let’s take a look at the shadow of both signs involved in this Full Moon — and please note that the shadow side of any sign is usually not as comfortable to look at or embrace
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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 25-29 degrees ofAquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you may feel the effects of this Full Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign inLeoorCancer(since the Sun rules Leo and the Moon rules Cancer).
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Join me as I share about about an important astrological event:
* Jupiter-Uranus conjunction on April 20th, at almost 22º of TAURUS (strong March 22nd until May 19th, 2024)
* Last time these two planets aligned in TAURUS was May 1941, in 24.5º
* Do you have an Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 20-24º of TAURUS, SCORPIO, LEO, or AQUARIUS ?
* Do you have a Sun-sign or Rising-sign in SAGITTARIUS or AQUARIUS?
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My next MONTHLY FORECASTING FORUM — which is a 90-minute webinar — will be on Wednesday, April 24th at 2pm PDT/5pm EDT/10pm BST (London-time).
PLEASE NOTE that we’ll be talking about the Jupiter-Uranus alignment in TAURUS!
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Join me as I share about several upcoming astrological events:
* New Moon in 20.5º of Aquarius (exact on Feb. 9th, 2024 at 5:59pm EST)
* SuperMoon, first of three Super New Moons in a row 1:37
* New Moon takes place only 6 hours before the Chinese New Year begins 2:03
* The Year of the Yang Wood Dragon 2:13
* All planets will be in forward motion until April 1st 3:12
* Overview 4:20
* AquariusArchetype: highest vibration 6:14
* Uranus, the modern ruler of Aquarius, exalted until Feb. 9th at 19º of Taurus 7:18
* The exalted Uranus in Taurus trines Venus in Capricorn 8:34
* The New Moon in Aquarius squares an exalted Uranus in Taurus 9:25
* Saturn, the traditional ruler of Aquarius, currently in Pisces 13:28
* Saturn is still in a Sextile to Jupiter in Taurus (since Dec. 7th of last year) 16:32
* The New Moon in Aquarius also makes a Sextile to Chiron in Aries and the North Node 17:06
* Planetary Line-up (Stellium) that includes Venus in Capricorn, Mars in Capricorn, Pluto in Aquarius, and Mercury in Aquarius: The Venus-Mars alignment in Capricorn 19:45
* Mars-Pluto alignment 20:45
* Exact alignment with Pluto in Aquarius: Mars, Venus & Mercury 22:51
* Pluto in the same sign as the New Moon: Aquarian’s darker side and its possibilities 24:09
* To sum it all up 26:24
* New Moon Intentions 28:28
Do you have an Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 18-23 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio? 27:33
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This New Moon is also a SuperMoon — the first of three Super New Moons in a row, when the Moon is nearest to the Earth, increasing its gravitational effects on ocean tides, tectonic plates, and our emotional body. If we allow it, Super Moons can lead to significant shifts in consciousness.
Since this one occurs in Aquarius, this Super New Moon invites us to go out there and connect with “our people”– with a tribe that resonates, a cause that feels aligned with our values and our need for stability and comfort. This connection serves a larger vision for our financial future and the future of our planet, etc.
This New Moon takes place only 6 hours before the Chinese New Yearbegins, marking the beginning of theYear of the Yang Wood Dragon. This symbolizes vigor, charm, and strength. It also represents royalty (the Emperor), wisdom, and prosperity. Therefore, a Dragon Year brings good fortune, power, passion, and new opportunities.
The Wood year is a time for quick growth and development. There can be sudden breakthroughs and fast changes. The Wood and Dragon energy combination could be overwhelming for some of us.
Anticipate a year that is exciting, creative, and transformational. Risk-taking and forceful pursuit of our goals will yield great results. Life’s pace is fast and dynamic; anything can happen in a Dragon year. Be prepared for an unpredictable and possibly volatile year. The motto for this year could be: “Never a dull moment.”
Ask yourself: Where am I ready to take a risk? Where do I feel the calling to pursue a goal passionately?Where do I need to step outside my comfort zone for a new adventure?
Coming back to Western Astrology, until April 1st,all planets will be in forward motion. This indicates an accelerated time of manifestation — especially connected to new projects or ideas.
It will be extra important to stay focused and grounded and regularly check that we’re moving in the “right” direction.
Ask yourself: What in my life is asking for accelerated progress? What do I wish to manifest with the support of the Universe?
Here is what we will cover in connection with this Super New Moon:
*Uranus (the planet associated with breakdowns, breakthroughs, and innovation), modern ruler of Aquarius, is currently in Taurus andstill exaltedin this Super New Moon chart. It will also make a powerful Square to the New Moonand a Trine to Venus in Capricorn.
* Saturn(the planet associated with building sustainable structures), the traditional ruler of Aquarius, is currently in Pisces and is still in a Sextile to Jupiter in Taurus (due to Jupiter’s Station and Retrograde phases, this has been going on since Dec. 7th of last year)
* Venus is part of a planetary Line-up (Stellium) that includes Mars in Capricorn, Pluto in Aquarius, and Mercury in Aquarius.
* This will also be Pluto’s first New Moon since changing signs from Capricorn to Aquarius on Jan. 20th — and the New Moon will also be in the same sign as Pluto.
With all this, we are being asked to be extra-mindful about connecting to our physical reality (our body, our finances, and the planet) in an innovative and unique manner.
We are also being asked to bring integrity and maturity to our connections with others, to our collaboration, and to be extra conscious about how we interact with others: choosing Love over fear, whenever we can. More about all of this and more below…
Let’s first talk a little bit about Aquarius and what this energy represents before jumping into the aspects of this Super New Moon chart:
The highest vibration of Aquarius is to experience unity in diversity — to know ourselves as both an individual and an integral member of the human race. It’s a place where we…
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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 18-23 degrees of Aquarius,Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio?If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
Finally, let’s talk “New Moon Intentions“… The New Moon is the best time to set some powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle; this is best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact and not during a Moon void of Course phase.
There will be a Moon VoC starting with the New Moon on Feb. 9th, which means we are best off waiting until the next dayto set our intentions.
If you live in a timezone other than EST (US East Coast) and converting time zones isn’t your thing, I suggest joining my Facebook page, following me on Twitter or Instagram. I will post reminders to let you know when to set your New Moon intentions.
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On January 25th at 12:54pm EST, the Moon opposes the Sun in 5 degrees of Leo — and this is when this month’s Full Moon becomes exact. We started to feel this Full Moon build from the moment the Moon entered Leo on Wednesday night, Jan. 24th. Relationships of all kinds are highlighted.
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Back to the Full Moon:
All Full Moons offer opportunities to see things in a new light and guide us away from polarization and division toward balance and integration. Ask yourself: How far have I come since setting Intentions back on Jan. 11th or 12th, after the New Moon became exact? What am I aware of at this time?
This Full Moon chart has a big focus on the outer and social planets:
The Sun aligns with Pluto in Aquarius
The Moon in Leo opposes not only the Sun but also Pluto in Aquarius, and it also trines Chiron in Aries
Jupiter in Taurus is the focus point of a T-square to the Full Moon polarity (as well as Pluto)
Uranus (the modern ruler of Aquarius) currently exalted in Taurus, as it is preparing to end its 5-month Retrograde phase on Jan. 27th; and it trines a Mercury-Mars alignment in Capricorn
The Mercury-Mars alignment also squares Chiron, the Wounded Healer
Saturn (the traditional ruler of Aquarius) currently in Pisces quincunxes the Moon in Leo, and sextiles Jupiter in Taurus and Venus in Capricorn
I will go into all of this in more detail in a moment, but first, let’s talk about the Aquarius-Leo polarity:
Aquarius represents a unique vision and approach to life. The classic Aquarian vision is one of interconnected equality and belonging — paradoxically, we are reminded at the same time that the power of unity lies in diversity. It is a concentrative sign.
On the other hand, Leo is all about our self-expression, creativity, and ability to connect to a courageous, innocent heart and inner joy. Leo, at its best, signifies the quest to live from our center, our authentic core, our truth — with joy in our hearts.
As with all Full Moons, we are also invited to…
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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 3-7 degrees of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you may feel the effects of this Full Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
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On August 1st, at 2:32pm EDT, the Full Moon becomes exact in 9 degrees of Aquarius.The entrance of the Moon into Aquarius Monday night (July 31st) started the energetic build-up towards this Full Moon; the Moon in freedom-loving, forward-thinkingAquarius opposes the Sun in fun-loving, expressive Leo.
Oppositions always resonate back to the conjunction of the planets involved. We are looking to see how far we have come since that conjunction. For example, with the Full Moon, we are looking back to the previous New Moon (in this case, July 17th) to see what has developed since then.
This is the second of four Super Full Moons in a row where the Moon is closer to the Earth, increasing its tidal and electromagnetic effects. As each of us has a personal electromagnetic field and the adult body is composed of 55-70% water (depending on the person), SuperMoons also have a much greater effect on us.
From an astronomic point of view, they occur because the Moon’s orbit is elliptical, rather than a perfect circle, so the Moon’s distance from the Earth varies.
Here are the astrological highlights of this Super Full Moon chart:
Jupiter in Taurus squares the Full Moon polarity & trines Mars in Virgo
Uranus (the modern ruler of Aquarius) squares an exalted Venus in Leo & is approaching a Trine to Pluto in Capricorn
Saturn (the traditional ruler of Aquarius) opposes a Mercury/Mars alignment in Virgo
Neptune in Pisces is the Focal Point of a YOD, making a quincunx to an exalted Venus in Leo & the South Node in Libra
Venus in Leo also makes a Trine to the North Node in Aries
Pluto in Capricorn still squares the Moon Nodes polarity (Aries-Libra), since July 17th in those particular signs
But first, let’s talk about the Full Moon polarity (and if you know this polarity already, feel free to skip this part of the article to the details of this particular Super Full Moon chart — the aspects):
The Moon in Aquarius opposes the Sun in Leo; this highlights the power of our individual creativity and the exponential potency of collaboration. Each of us is invited to reclaim ourselves and add our voice, heart, and hands to something that has meaning for us.
The invitation here is to dare to be different and to remember how we are all part of a larger whole.
The highest quest of Leo leads to authentic Self-expression: to embody our gifts, shine our light, and live our truth. The highest task of Aquarius, on the other hand, is the attainment of…
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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 7-11 degrees ofAquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you may feel the effects of this Full Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign inLeoorCancer(since the Sun rules Leo and the Moon rules Cancer)
Again, Venus is not only exalted until August 2nd but also in her Retrograde motion since July 22nd (and this lasts until Sept. 3rd, 2023), which we will discuss in great detail in our next Forecasting Forum on August 2nd at 5pm EDT/2pm PT!
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On March 23rd, 2023, Pluto changed signs for the very first time in 247 years from practical, cautious, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn to freedom-loving, forward-thinking, and objective Aquarius. It made its first pass through Aquarius from March 23rd until June 11th, 2023.
It will pass through Aquarius a second time, until Sept. 1st, 2024, make a third pass on Nov. 19th, 2024 – March 2043, then a fourth and final pass between Sept. 1st, 2043, and Jan. 19th, 2044.
The first short visit into Aquarius for two months and three weeks gave us some insight as to what themes we will be dealing with over the next 20 years when Pluto returns and stays for good in Aquarius in 2024-2044.
Pluto represents our connection to Higher Power, Soul’s will, or Soul Purpose. If we think of a Pluto transit as a process guided by our Soul, or our Higher Self, why would we not trust that process?
You can ask yourself: Am I attached to any particular social outcomes? Am I becoming obsessed with my networks? Or my affiliation with a particular group? Or perhaps my “causes”? Could I notice what’s toxic in my life? What’s disempowering?
Could I allow myself to be 100% authentic about the “why” before I begin something? Before I engage with anything or anyone?
As Pluto is always a long-term empowerment process, we are looking to become more conscious of our social roles and how we can transform social norms and bring about…
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Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you will feel the impact of Pluto’s deep and transformative transit through Aquarius more fully; this is especially true for those of us with our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Scorpio since Pluto rules Scorpio — you might also find that you are drawn toward deeper connections with the like-minded.
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On Feb. 5th at 1:29pm EST, the Moon opposes the Sun in 16.5 degrees of Leo — and this is when this month’s Full Moon becomes exact. We start to feel this Full Moon build from the moment the Moon enters Leo on Saturday early morning (Feb. 4th). Relationships of all kinds are highlighted.
All Full Moons offer opportunities for us to see things in a new light; they also guide us away from polarization and division toward balance and integration. Ask yourself: How far have I come since setting Intentions back on Jan. 21st or 22nd, after the New Moon became exact? What am I aware of at this time?
This current Full Moon makes a Square to Uranusin Taurus, creating a T-Square with Uranus as the Focal Point; and it also squares the Lunar Eclipse degree from Nov. 8th, 2022 in Taurus-Scorpio.
In this Full Moon chart, we also have an opportune planetary connection to Marsin Gemini (the planet of assertion and action), which encourages us to express and share our heart and passions.
As well as a harmonious connection to Chiron, the Wounded Healer. I will go into all those in detail in a moment… let’s first talk about the Leo-Aquarius polarity:
Aquarius, along with its co-rulers Saturn and Uranus, deals with the idea of being a responsible and unique human, both on an individual level and as a member of the “human family”.
Aquarius represents a unique vision and approach to life. The classic Aquarian vision is one of interconnected equality and belonging — paradoxically, we are reminded at the same time that the power of unity lies in diversity. Contradictions are not unfamiliar to the Aquarian mind.
Leo, on the other hand, is all about our self-expression, creativity, and ability to connect to a courageous, innocent heart and inner joy.
This Full Moon is our chance to make a more conscious effort to embrace, integrate, and explore Leo’s lighter/higher vibrations (as mentioned above). Leo is an optimistic and extroverted sign that represents our capacity to love — and our willpower. It signifies the quest to live from our center, our authentic core, our truth — with joy in our hearts.
This Full Moon reminds us that everyone is unique in their own way and needs to honor themselves as that first before we can make a difference in the world, small or large — and when we join together from that authentic place, we can empower each other, and our strengths grow exponentially.
Ask yourself: How could I best honor both my individual self-expression and my interconnectedness with the world? What does true belonging look like to me? Do I already belong to myself? Am I capable of standing in my true self-expression when connecting with others?
How am I adding my authentic voice (in small ways and large)? What is asking for a deeper connection within me? Do I have the courage to stand alone if needs be? Do I have the courage to be me, even when it feels uncomfortable?
“True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and find sacredness in both being a part of something and standing alone in the wilderness. True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.“ — Brené Brown
As with all Full Moons, there’s a shadow side to be discussed — the shadow of both signs involved in this Full Moon — and please note that the shadow side of any sign is usually not as comfortable to look at or easy to embrace.
Aquarius’s Shadow side might show up as…
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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 14-19 degrees of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you may feel the effects of this Full Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
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Join me as I share about several upcoming astrological events:
* New Moon in 1.5º of Aquarius (exact on Jan. 21st, 2023 at 3:53pm EST) 2:26
* This New Moon is another SuperMoon (the second of four Super New Moons in a row) 1:22
* Prominent themes of this Super New Moon: three exalted planets 3:05
* The highest vibration of Aquarius 5:52
* The Super New Moon in Aquarius trines an exalted Mars in Gemini 7:38
* The New Moon in Aquarius sextiles Jupiter in Aries 9:53
* Uranus, the ruler of Aquarius, comes to a halt (stations direct) at 15 degrees of Taurus on Jan. 22nd (only 26 hrs after the New Moon becomes exact) and ends its 5-month Retrograde phase, Uranus is exalted/louder until Feb. 7th 11:05
* Mercury comes to a halt — ending its 3-week Retrograde phase — only 3.5 days before the New Moon becomes exact (on Jan. 18th in the morning) & Mars ended its 2.5 months Retrograde phase already on Jan. 12th in the late afternoon, both planets are exalted/louder until Jan. 23rd/24th 15:23
* The exalted Uranus in Taurus aligns with the North Node 18:16
* Mercury’s Trine to the Uranus/North Node alignment (and Sextile to the South Node) 23:08
* Uranus in Taurus will be in mutual reception with Venus in Aquariusuntil January 26th 29:23
* Saturn, the traditional ruler of Aquarius, aligns with Venus in Aquarius at the time of the Super New Moon 31:34
* The exalted Mercury in Capricorn is the most aspected planet in this Super New Moon chart ==> squares the Jupiter/Chiron alignment in Aries and makes a quincunx to Mars in Gemini — which is part of a Yod-configuration, with Mars as the Focal Point of that Yod 36:20
* To sum all of this up… 37:52
* New Moon Intentions 44:00
Do you have an Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in the following: 0-4 degrees of Aquarius,Leo, Taurus, Scorpio, or 29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra? 42:47
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On August 19th at 2:26pm EDT, 
On Feb. 9th at 5:59pm EST, a powerful New Moon in 20.5 degrees of Aquarius becomes exact; this is the beginning of a new Moon cycle. 
On August 1st, at 2:32pm EDT, 
On March 23rd, 2023, Pluto changed signs for the very first time in 247 years from practical, cautious, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn to freedom-loving, forward-thinking, and objective Aquarius. It made its first pass through Aquarius from March 23rd until June 11th, 2023.
