Good Moonday Everyone!
Here’s me trying my hand at astrology. I’m really loving learning about these things. I know you can find this information virtually anywhere on the net, but I need to find it HERE if I’m going to be learning it.
I started my education by going here to have a FREE birth chart drawn up. If you want to pay $25, you can get a full, 30sumthin page report. I’m starting with the basics, so the free version was perfect for me.
I learned that my sun sign is Aries (which I already knew)… my moon sign is Leo… and my rising sign is Libra. Of course I learned a lot more, but those are the basics and that’s why I’m here.
Disclaimer: I am not a traditionally educated or a professional ANYTHING. All astrological and manifestational musings found here are my personal interpretation of what I see and am learning. It is not in any way to be considered official or professional advice. I am but a simple, Earth and nature based solitary witch learning my path as I go a’walkin’ it. Follow me astutely or blow off every word I say. The choice is yours but I claim no “official” knowledge. All times listed are in EST which is MY time zone.
On Friday, January 15th, last week, Mercury came out of retrograde and began traveling direct again. Mercury in retrograde is notorious for communication and electronic difficulties. I’m delighted to report I’ve had no such luck of my own. If Mercury is strong in your chart, you’ll likely notice more evidence of the retrograde than others, and as Mercury slows and begins it’s direct revolution again, you may continue to notice it’s effects right through until the beginning of February.
On Wednesday, January 13th, last week, Saturn went into retrograde. This means that from our limited perspective here on Earth, Saturn appears to be moving backwards through the sky, just as Mercury was a mere week ago.
One of the places where I’ve been getting much of my learning material is LynnKoiner.com. Here’s what Lynn has to say about Saturn:
Saturn rules the physical and psychological supports, structures and armatures in our life. It produces the rules and regulations by which we guide our lives, our sense of responsibility, and our limitations. It allows us to define boundaries for ourselves by saying NO!
When Saturn is in retrograde, if affects our ability to define our boundaries. It fills us with insecurities that can make us say Yes when the answer should be No. It is said that Saturn in reto is a time for “Re”. Re-evaluate, Re-consider, Re-structure. Re-organize… you get the idea!
That makes THIS period of Saturn in reto PERFECT in my opinion. Here we are in mid January. Eighteen days into our fresh start of 2010. No more making new commitments. No new plans or limits. This is the time to look BACK. What did you resolve for this year? What did you resolve for this month? Is it working? Have you fallen off the proverbial wagon? Now is the time to sit down and re-evaluate your plans and commitments.
Maybe you are feeling pushed and a commitment you’ve begun is just too much. Now is the time to drop it. Look backwards and give yourself some time to RE-consider what it is you’re actually wanting in 2010.
This morning(Monday 1-18-2009) at 1:17am the moon entered Pisces. Pisces is a water sign and water signs are known for their emotional attributes. A moon in Pisces puts our focus on nostalgic ideas and dreaming.
This is REALLY going to work for us with Saturn in retrograde right now. As we’re looking back to RE-evaluate commitments and resolutions, the energy is right for us to be dreaming up better approaches and ideas. But remember, we’re looking back and “RE” ing. No new undertakings.
Moon in Pisces is also a great time to focus on your volunteering and/or charitable occupations and also to focus on Spiritual ventures and activities. Emotion, emotion, emotion.
The moon goes void of course on the 20th(Wednesday) from 1:06 am until 1:36pm, so during this 12.5 hour window, intentions and magic should be avoided as things started when the moon is void of course rarely stick or turn out as you want.
At 1:36pm on this Wednesday(20th), the moon will enter Aries who lacks staying power. Things may line up easily, but will pass just as quickly. That’s okay though because we’re not starting new things right now anyway!
The moon goes void of course again on Friday the 22nd from 2:46 pm until 11:49pm when it will enter the house of Taurus. Taurus DOES have great staying power. Things started with the moon in Taurus not only stick, but tend to increase in their value.
We can’t stick to a strict “no magic” policy during Saturn’s backwards turn through the sky because He’s going to be back peddling all the way until May 30th, 2010! Right now, we ARE in the waxing light of the moon which generally makes this a good time for magic and creation, but be wary. You could be wrangled into saying Yeses when what you’re really meaning is big, fat, Nos.
Don’t become fanciful and let your daydreams and imaginings run away with you. Saturn in retro blocks up our ability to set and create boundaries.
The moon goes into it’s 2nd quarter on Saturday (23rd) morning @ 5:33am, but will remain in Taurus until Sunday when it becomes void of course again at 10:33pm (Sunday 24th) where it will remain until Monday morning.
I intend to follow my own advice this week! I’ve been doing very well with sticking to my new schedule since the new year, but I think there’s room for tweaking. I’ll spend some time for the next few days, focusing on RE-figuring and RE-evaluating my resolutions and new habits. I’ve been DREAMING up some great ideas too!
As a side note, moon in Pisces is said to bring with it increased psychic energies dealing in intuition and impressions. I found myself having the most amazing dreams last night. Keeping a more regular dream journal is something I should RE-consider doing :)
Anyway, while the moon is in Pisces through Wednesday, I want to take advantage of this time and make some phone calls regarding some volunteer work I wanted to get involved in. Seems a perfect time!
Wednesday afternoon through Friday night, I intend to keep to myself and catch up with things at home. Moon in Aries can make people argumentative and AS an Arian, I can vouch for my own argumentative nature and stubbornness. Best to just lay low and enjoy being home.
This weekend I’ll take advantage of the Taurus moons accentuation of beauty and enjoyment to do something fun. Maybe a hike or walk or just a drive through the country to enjoy Mother Earth’s amazing beauty.
And that wraps up my basic introduction to current astrology. I know there’s so much more. Many other houses and planets to consider and explore, but for now, I will keep in simple.
I hope you have a great week! I know I intend to.
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