Happy Easter/Resurrection Sunday!
I’ve been dreaming of river and ocean currents lately. In most of my dreams I surrender to the current and when I do, I discover I am not alone. I float and drift in the company of luminous fish and singing whales. The period between eclipses is an excellent time to drift and observe but it is perhaps most useful for bringing home the truth that we should embrace uncertainty.
Maria Popova in her wonderful post on George Saunders’ book A Swim in a Pond in the Rain reminds us that…
Nothing, not one thing, hurts us more — or causes us to hurt others more — than our certainties. The stories we tell ourselves about the world and the foregone conclusions with which we cork the fount of possibility are the supreme downfall of our consciousness.
Eclipse season offers us the opportunity to re-examine our beliefs and thoughts so that we don’t get trapped in the concrete of our certainties.
You may be feeling energetically tapped out. This is normal during eclipse season (and Mars in Pisces is not helping).
If you’re a Sun Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces you may feel like you are drowning in emotions… disappointment, sadness.
However, there is much to appreciate about Mars’ AND Saturn’s transit through the sign of the fishes.
Mars is traveling through the Saturn “face” (Lilly) / Ptolemy’s decan of Pisces.
This reveals the following:
If you are a medium, or a reluctant medium like me, you are busy at this time. This is because Mars sharpens our attunement during this transit. To be clear, Mars in Pisces opens doors to other dimensions but in the first decan accesses the Underworld.
Mars is blessing artists of all kinds but specifically, dancers, musicians, photographers and,
Mars assists with healing. Mars is the force that frees you from energetic attachment (the cutting of chords etc..) to people who have hurt us. You need to forgive that person if you hope to close a chapter in your life.
The need for forgiveness is emphasized because the upcoming eclipse on the 8th (April) finds the Moon-Sun conjunct Chiron and North Node in Aries.
I will share more about the TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE later in the week.
**All times are PACIFIC TIME
**Note on VOID OF COURSE Moon (VOC) periods**
The VOC period begins when the Moon makes the last major aspect to another planet while in the Zodiac sign it is currently in and ends when the transit Moon enters the next sign.
Void moons are good for quiet solo work. Focus on planning, organizing and tying up loose ends. Don’t launch anything. If you want eyeballs on your work you will avoid sharing during a Void Moon. Don’t sign contracts, don’t hold meetings and don’t make big purchases. If you want to be remembered you will also schedule auditions, interviews and dates for times when the Moon is not void-of-course.
TIP: Mark these VOC periods down in your daily planner and/or highlight these hours in your digital calendar.
Here is this week’s weather:
Monday 1 April
3rd Quarter Moon at 12º Capricorn 8:14pm
You should be slowing down this week. Avoid adding to your to-do list and focus instead on delegating tasks and releasing responsibilities. Capricorn wants to continue plodding up the proverbial mountain or corporate ladder but when the Moon is waning, convince your inner sea-goat to stop for a picnic and admire the view.
Mercury stations retrograde in Aries 3:14pm
Mercury Rx wants you to regenerate parts of yourself. The parts I refer to here can be found in the wild inner landscape that remains untamed by culture. Since Aries rules the head and everything between your ears, Mercury will guide you through a process of rewiring or rethinking so that you learn to see through “fresh eyes”. This Mercury Rx will shift your perspective and change the way you think about the themes ruled by your ARIES HOUSE.
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Moon sextile Mars 10:43am
Feelings are aligned with actions. Excellent aspect for getting things done. But remember, delegate, delegate, delegate…
Tuesday 2 April
Moon trine Jupiter 4:43am
Moon trine Uranus 10:19am
Moon square Mercury Rx 9:11pm
A lovely, creative day with an abundance of generous feelings. Best to keep communication to a minimum though in the evening as you run the risk of being misunderstood (you may come across as aggressive or selfish).
Wednesday 3 April
Venus conjunct Neptune in Pisces 6:10am
In love with love. The person you dream about appears flawless or your lover may be on a pedestal from which they will unfortunately come tumbling down - because, they’re human. This is a day painted rose by romantic delusions. The best way to work with these forces of love is to do something creative. Draw, paint, write…
Moon enters Aquarius 2:08pm
Focus on creating space and making room for other people’s ideas and thoughts. Let your approach from now until Friday be collaborative and future-minded.
Moon conjunct Pluto 5:22pm
The monthly conjunction that reminds us to bring powerful emotions into the open by talking about what is going on under the surface. A gentle reminder too, that this aspect tends to make something out of nothing. For magicians and those who realize the sublime power behind a change of attitude this is a good day.
Thursday 4 April
Sun conjunct North Node 8:28pm
Wondering if you’re on “the right path”? Light shines on the path ahead for you today. Pay attention. Pull cards or book a tarot reading.
Venus enters Aries 8:59pm
One of my personal favourite transits although Venus is said to be in detriment in Aries. Venus in Aries fights for love. She is in love with love and will join any good fight in the name of LOVE. However, Venus in Mars-ruled Aries seeks excitement and is averse to the colour beige. So the challenge we all face during this transit is this:
Do you love this person/project/program/idea enough to root into place, to commit to a unified vision, to sit at your desk for hours, days and months until the thing is done…
Your Aries house is about to enter of period of rewilding.
Moon sextile Sun
A waning sextile is an opportunity. The Sun brings fresh insight or a revelation today. Take a moment to answer this question:
What steps do I have to take now to make this new dream a reality?
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Moon sextile Mercury
A conversation will make you feel better or an email or letter may arrive that may please you *may tie in with the Sun conjunct NN revelation*. Good news. Communication is easy, flowing…
Moon square Jupiter then Uranus
Your needs may be in conflict with the needs of others in your immediate environment or in conflict with the needs of a group. Your beliefs may be challenged. Your mother or a motherly figure may also compound your anxiety/fears or add to the general consensus about how you should live your life. Topics up for debate today include love and money.
Friday 5 April
VOC 10:39pm - 4:12am
Moon enters Pisces 4:12am
Retreat. Reflect. Dream. Pray.
Saturday 6 April
Venus sextile Pluto 10:45am
Deep feelings may flow today however you may also realize that it is impossible to completely satisfy the needs of others. While the sextile is a harmonious aspect, Venus/Pluto contacts bring up issues around the notion of possession. Do you possess the other? Do they possess you? What does it even mean to possess someone and do you really want to?
In money matters, this aspect asks you to dig deeper. A passion of yours may prove lucrative in the long term. Give it some thought but do not make any concrete plans as yet…
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