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Solar eclipse New Moon in Aquarius 2018

February 19, 2018 by Chirone Shakti

Solar eclipse brings in Chinese New Year
Jupiter in Scorpio uncovers more sex scandals

Aquarius the water-carrier

Solar Eclipse New Moon in Aquarius
Fri 16 Feb 2018, exact at 7.05am Queensland time (Thurs 15 Feb in Europe and the Americas) at 27 degrees Aquarius.

Full Moon in Virgo
Fri 2 March 2018, exact at 10.51am Queensland time (AEST) at 11 degrees Virgo

Skywatching
Jupiter, Mars and Saturn can all be seen as Morning Stars this lunar month, visible in the east before sunrise – Jupiter high overhead.
Jupiter rises around midnight, followed by the red planet Mars, then Saturn. In the early morning of 11 March, Mars and Saturn are joined by the Moon in her waning phase, to give a spectacular three planet line-up.

This solar eclipse New Moon completes the eclipses for the next six months. Continue to be extra careful for the next two weeks as this current eclipse season comes to an end. Remember the energies are extra intense right now, and unexpected changes are typical. Take extra care and don’t take any unnecessary risks!

The New Moon in Aquarius on Fri 16 Feb is a partial solar eclipse. A New Moon always signifies the beginning of a new cycle in some part of your life, and when it’s also an eclipse, that new cycle is really intensified and has extra significance in your life.

The eclipsed New Moon in Aquarius is your chance to begin a highly significant new cycle in authenticity. To what extent are you really being true to yourself? Aquarius is a sign associated with freedom, authenticity, and equality at both the individual and collective level. It is strongly non-conformist, needing to be different and unique, free of society’s expectations, a natural rebel (I can hear all the Aquarians cheering!!!) It is also focused on social responsibility, connection at the level of mass consciousness and global humanitarian concerns. Not only are all these Aquarian traits intensified with the solar eclipse, but they’re further strengthened by Uranus (the ruler of Aquarius) – the planet naturally associated with higher consciousness and authenticity – forming part of the planetary signature for this eclipsed New Moon.

Aquarius is an air sign, loving to debate ideas, the more original, inventive and zany the better. Aquarians are very sociable and tend to be known as the party animals of the zodiac!

Wherever you have 27 degrees of Aquarius in your chart indicates the area of life that will be most affected by this eclipsed New Moon – for example, if this eclipsed New Moon falls in your 10th house, this signifies the beginning of a highly significant new cycle in your career or professional life.

If your birthday falls close to this date (within a day either side), this is the beginning of an important new cycle in your life in terms of your sense of identity and your purpose in the world.

The New Moon is exact at 7.05am Queensland time (AEST) which means it will fall on Thurs 15 Feb in Europe and the Americas. Remember to put out your New Moon intentions within 24 hours of the New Moon.

This eclipsed New Moon also brings in the Chinese New Year. Like many traditional cultures, the Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar, and this New Moon marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar Year of the Dog. With the eclipse, it’ll be an extra significant year for all those Year of the Dog people!!

Remember, eclipses demand respect. They signal times of sudden, unexpected change, so please be extra careful during the eclipse period and don’t take any unnecessary risks, especially in the two weeks either side of this eclipse.

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New Moon in Capricorn 2018

January 13, 2018 by Chirone Shakti

Second chance at New Year’s resolutions

Energies ramping up with the eclipses

Is this a BLUE MOON ECLIPSE???

New Moon in Capricorn: Wed 17 Jan 2018, exact at 12.17pm Queensland time (AEST) at 26 degrees Capricorn

Total Lunar Eclipse / Full Moon in Leo: Wed 31 Jan 2018, exact at 11.26pm Queensland time (AEST) at 11 degrees Leo

Skywatching Jupiter, Mars and Saturn (and if you’re really lucky, Mercury low down on the horizon) can all be seen as Morning Stars this lunar month, visible in the east before sunrise. Jupiter rises around midnight, followed by the red planet Mars, then Saturn. In the early morning of 8-10 Feb, Jupiter and Mars are joined by the Moon in her waning phase, to give a spectacular three planet line-up.

You’ve got a second chance at your New Year’s Resolutions this year – with the full support of the Cosmos!!! The New Moon in Capricorn is an excellent time to set your intentions for the New Year, and this year it’s wonderfully supported by the consciousness-raising planet Uranus, adding a spark of originality and excitement to your year ahead!!!

This New Moon also ushers in the eclipse season as we approach the first set of eclipses this year, so be extra careful for the next six weeks. The energies will be extra intense right now, and unexpected changes are typical. Take extra care in this eclipse season! And … is this a BLUE MOON ECLIPSE???!!!

The New Moon in Capricorn on Wed 17 Jan is the absolute best time to make your New Year’s resolutions for 2018 as the energy of this New Moon gives a powerful boost to any intentions and resolutions you set now – so here’s a second chance at those New Year’s resolutions! With Uranus the planet of higher consciousness and authenticity closely configured with this New Moon, this is an excellent time to be setting your intentions so you can live your life in 2018 being really true to yourself, an exciting prospect!

A New Moon always represents the beginning of a new cycle in some part of your life. The Capricorn New Moon invites renewed focus on self-discipline, responsibility, dealing with material reality, setting goals, improving time management and introducing more structure into your life – all in the service of moving forwards on your chosen path. Remember the image of Capricorn the goat, moving slowly but steadily up the mountain, one step at a time, guaranteed to reach the summit.

Wherever you have Capricorn in your chart is the area of life that will be most strongly affected by this New Moon – for example, if it is on your 6th house cusp, this is an opportunity to bring more self-discipline into your daily routine and health regime; if it falls in the 2nd, this applies to your finances. If you are not sure where Capricorn falls in your birth chart, think of the area of your life that could most benefit from some self-discipline right now – you will probably tune into it intuitively!

If your birthday falls close to this New Moon, this is the beginning of a significant new cycle in your life in terms of your sense of identity and purpose in the world. If 26 degrees Capricorn is strong in your chart, or if any of your planets fall at this degree, this indicates the beginning of a significant new cycle in the part of your life represented by that planet, eg relationships for Venus.

Remember to set your New Moon intentions within 24 hours of the New Moon. The New Moon is exact at 12.17pm AEST.

This New Moon also ushers in the first eclipse season of this year. The eclipses themselves start two weeks later with the total lunar eclipse/Full Moon of Wed 31 Jan (see below). Eclipses demand respect, as they so often bring unexpected changes, so it’s important that we’re extra careful in the two weeks leading up to the eclipses, the two weeks between them, and the two weeks afterwards, making the whole eclipse season a six-week period in which we need to take extra care and not take any unnecessary risks. This New Moon marks the beginning of that six-week eclipse season.

The lovers Venus and Mars start this lunar month quietly in compatible receptive signs, Venus in serious Capricorn and Mars in intense Scorpio. Under this influence, relationships are likely to have been moving towards deeper commitment for the past 3 weeks, combined with a sense of where you’re heading together. That all changes however when Venus moves into outgoing, party-loving Aquarius on Thurs 18 Jan. The lovers are now both in Fixed signs, so there could well be clashes between them as both dig in their heels. At the very least there’s likely to be some tension, and it’ll take effort for things to run smoothly. Things will ease when Mars moves into adventure-seeking Sagittarius on Fri 26 Jan, when once again the lovers are in synch, now in a more energetic, fun-loving and outgoing way. When Venus moves into dreamy Pisces on Sun 11 Feb, some tension may arise, or more likely a sense of being at cross-purposes with each other. Venus in Pisces is the ultimate romantic, so woo her with flowers and whatever romantic fantasies you can dream up – perfect for Valentine’s Day coming up on 14 Feb!

The Full Moon in Leo on Wed 31 Jan is a total lunar eclipse. It’s also the third in the sequence of SuperMoons, intensifying the energies and in particular heightening our emotional responses at these Full Moons. SuperMoons are associated with extreme weather patterns, and total lunar eclipses are associated with earthquakes and earth changes, so this is likely to be a huge time! If you have chart points at 11 Leo, you are likely to be strongly affected by this eclipse, so be extra careful at this time. Eclipses bring sudden, unexpected changes, not necessarily negative but it pays to be careful during the eclipse period, and the energies right now are extra strong because of the SuperMoon. The Full Moon in Leo also highlights the need for a balance between the personal and the collective. The Full Moon in Leo is usually a fun party time, but the party may literally be eclipsed in some way, so take extra care at this time.

Leo is associated with royalty, and as the eclipses move through the Leo-Aquarius axis now, significant changes are happening in some of the royal families. Prince Harry has now announced his engagement to American actress Meghan Markle (Rachel in ‘Suits’), who happens to be divorced and shares a birthday with the late Queen Mum. Although Harry’s not in direct line to the throne, this is an interesting replay (and healing) of the 1936 constitutional crisis in the UK when (uncrowned) King Edward VIII chose to marry an American divorcee, and had to abdicate as a result. And yes, it’s the Uranus return of that crisis! Hopefully this Uranus return is bringing in a new level of consciousness to the British royal family J Keep an eye on the international news in the eclipse season!

This lunar eclipse is visible in Australia as it falls at night-time, exact at 11.26pm AEST (Queensland time). Lunar eclipses take a few hours to unfold, so it will begin around 9pm, with the total eclipse starting at 10.51pm AEST and finishing at 12.07am AEST the following day. It’ll appear as a Blood Moon, a deep red colour, and of course, as a SuperMoon, the Moon will appear larger than usual in the sky.

**Is this a BLUE MOON ECLIPSE???**

This phrase gets bandied about in the media whenever there are two Full Moons in a calendar month, meaning that the second one is a Blue Moon. That’s almost correct, but not quite! The correct astrological definition of a Blue Moon is when two Full Moons fall in the same zodiac sign, a much rarer instance than two Full Moons falling in a calendar month. For this to happen, the first one usually has to fall at zero degrees and the second one at 29 degrees of the same sign, and the last time that happened was on 20 June 2016, a true Blue Moon at 29 degrees Sagittarius. The first Full Moon in Sagittarius had been on 21 May (in a different calendar month!) at 1 degree Sagittarius.

So no, sorry to disappoint everyone, but this isn’t a Blue Moon eclipse.

Looking ahead to next lunar month …

The next New Moon is in Aquarius, and is a partial solar eclipse, falling on Fri 16 Feb 2018 at 7.05am AEST (Queensland time) (Thurs 15 Feb in Europe and the Americas) at 27 degrees Aquarius. This eclipsed New Moon also brings in the Chinese New Year. Like many traditional cultures, the Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar, and this New Moon marks the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Dog.

Please remember my usual warning around eclipses and take extra care during this period. Don’t take any unnecessary risks!

Wishing you everything your heart desires for 2018!

With love

Chirone

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Saturn into Capricorn

December 20, 2017 by Chirone Shakti

Saturn moves into Capricorn this afternoon, strengthening your self-discipline and resolve. Watch your spending and any investments though, Saturn’s all about facing reality – this could be a time of austerity coming in.

from my newsletter …

Saturn moves into his home sign of Capricorn on Wed 20 Dec, where he’ll stay for the next two and a half years.

Saturn in Capricorn puts an emphasis on conservation, continuing traditions, strengthening existing structures and hierarchies – often by cutting away any dead wood.

Capricorn is associated with the establishment, administration, corporations, banking and finance, and government. Expect to see some tightening of belts as excesses are curbed and new discipline introduced, possibly even new regulatory frameworks. Saturn in Capricorn can be a time of austerity.

The hotspot to watch out for is when Saturn meets up with Pluto in 2020, when significant transformation of social, economic and political arenas is very much on the cards.

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New Moon in Sagittarius 2017

December 13, 2017 by Chirone Shakti

Adventure time!

Saturn into Capricorn

Solstice celebrations

New Moon in Sagittarius

Mon 18 Dec 2017, exact at 4.30pm Queensland time (AEST) at 26 degrees Sagittarius

Full Moon in Cancer

Tues 2 Jan 2018, exact at 12.24pm Queensland time (AEST) at 11 degrees Cancer

Skywatching Mars and Jupiter can be seen as Morning Stars this lunar month, visible in the east before sunrise, the red planet Mars higher in the sky than bright Jupiter. In the early morning of 11-12 Jan, Mars and Jupiter are joined by the Moon in her waning phase, to give a spectacular three planet line-up.

The New Moon falls in Sagittarius on Mon 18 Dec, bringing a fresh burst of enthusiasm for adventure and exploration, as well as the need to enjoy life to the full. This is a good time to start on a spiritual quest, a programme of study or overseas travel – anything that expands your horizons.

Sagittarius is a Fire sign, warm and enthusiastic, naturally optimistic with an undying trust in the Universe. Sagittarians love to explore and go on adventures. Their sign is ruled by Jupiter, which gives them their boundless enthusiasm – and on the down side, a tendency to go over the top, and over-extend themselves, not knowing when or where to stop.

However, with Saturn strongly configured with this New Moon, there’s a dampening of this natural enthusiasm, or at least some caution. Saturn’s influence here could play out in a number of ways – positively it could provide the structure and discipline for any of the projects Sagittarius is so keen to start now – in this way you’re more likely to last the course and have something worthwhile to show at the end of it. Saturn brings in a more realistic and down-to-earth quality that helps to rein in the enthusiasm and confidence of Sagittarius, and will stop you over-extending yourself in the process! It’s really about being grounded and taking full responsibility for yourself and your actions. More negatively though, Saturn could throw cold water over all these plans (think Eeyore’s Black Cloud), activating your inner critic and causing you to doubt the course of action you’re naturally drawn to, with the result that you might not actually follow through with it. If you find yourself in that second category, you’ll need to make friends with Saturn so that he can support you, so you can go further and with more staying power.

If your birthday is close to this New Moon, this marks the beginning of a significant new cycle in your life in terms of your identity and your sense of purpose.

If you have a planet at 26 degrees of Sagittarius this marks the beginning of a new cycle in whatever that planet symbolizes (eg relationships for Venus).

Even if this New Moon doesn’t contact any planets in your chart, look at the house it falls in – this tells you the area of your life where a new cycle is starting.

Remember to create your New Moon intentions within 24 hours of the New Moon. The New Moon is exact at 4.30pm AEST.

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New Moon in Scorpio 2017

November 16, 2017 by Chirone Shakti

New Moon in Scorpio Sat 18 Nov 2017, exact at 9.42pm Queensland time (AEST) at 26 degrees Scorpio

Full Moon in Gemini Mon 4 Dec 2017, exact at 1.46am Queensland time (AEST) (Sun 3 Dec in Europe and the Americas) at 11 degrees Gemini

Skywatching Mars, Jupiter and Venus can be seen as Morning Stars this lunar month, visible in the east before sunrise, the red planet Mars higher in the sky than bright Jupiter and twinkling Venus. Mercury and Saturn can be seen low in the evening sky in the west for a brief period just after sunset.

Time for empowerment and transformation

Mercury goes retro

The New Moon falls in Scorpio on Sat 18 Nov signalling the beginning of a major new cycle in self-empowerment and relating to others in a deep and passionate way. The sign of Scorpio is associated with rebirth – or more accurately with all stages in the three-fold journey of transformation: death, the passage through the underworld and then the rebirth, rising like the phoenix from the ashes of the old self. Scorpio represents the capacity for intense transformation and is the ultimate survivor.

Scorpio is Water sign, sensitive and feeling things at a very deep level. Scorpios are very loyal and dependable. The sign is ruled by the planet Pluto which gives them their characteristic intensity, and they are finely attuned to power issues, with a kind of X-ray vision that tells them who’s to be trusted (and who’s not). They will carry secrets to the grave, and so have a natural talent for confidentiality. When manifesting negatively though, they can be ruthless and power-hungry. You really don’t ever want to cross a Scorpio – like the scorpion, they are famous for that sting in their tail!

If your birthday is close to this New Moon, this marks the beginning of a significant new cycle in your life in terms of your identity and your sense of purpose. If you have a planet at 26 degrees of Scorpio, this marks the beginning of a new cycle in whatever that planet symbolises (eg relationships for Venus).

Even if this New Moon doesn’t contact any planets in your chart, look at the house it falls in – this tells you the area of your life where a new cycle is starting.

Remember to create your New Moon intentions within 24 hours of the New Moon. The New Moon is exact at 9.42pm Queensland time (AEST).

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New Moon in Virgo 2017

September 14, 2017 by Chirone Shakti

Time to declutter, go on that cleanse

& bring balance into your life!!!

Adventure time for Scorpios

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The New Moon in Virgo on Wed 20 Sept is likely to bring changes to the way we approach our everyday life. This is an excellent time to start a new health regime, or to bring a new sense of order into your life. If you’re thinking of going on a cleanse, or de-cluttering your house, this New Moon provides perfect timing, and may even demand it of you. Virgo loves order and has a tendency towards perfectionism. The challenge for Virgo is not getting lost in the detail (which it is so good at) and as a result, losing sight of the overall vision, the classic “not being able to see the wood (forest) for the trees”.

If your birthday is close to this New Moon, this marks the beginning of a new cycle in your life in terms of your identity and your sense of purpose.

Remember to put out your New Moon intentions within 24 hours of the New Moon. The New Moon is exact at 3.30pm Queensland time (AEST) at 27 degrees Virgo.

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Lunar eclipse in Aquarius

August 7, 2017 by Chirone Shakti

It’s eclipse season!!!! Eclipses bring unexpected changes into our lives, not necessarily good ones, so stay present and take extra care during this period!!!

We’re approaching the lunar eclipse Full Moon in the early hours of Tuesday (effectively Monday night in Australia). It’s a partial lunar eclipse, and on the east coast of Australia you’ll be able to see it early Tuesday morning (Monday night effectively) from about 3am-5am, with the eclipse exact at 4.20am Qld time.

from my newsletter:

The Lunar Eclipse Full Moon in Aquarius on Tues 8 Aug (Mon 7 Aug in Europe and the Americas) highlights the importance of establishing a balance between the needs of the collective and the needs of the individual. It may bring new and experimental ideas into sharp focus. Full Moons often bring situations to a head, and an eclipse intensifies that energy, so be prepared for humanitarian issues (such as refugees) to reach some kind of crisis point, where resolution becomes imperative. This partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Australia in the early hours of the morning, well before dawn.

The eclipsed Full Moon falls at 15 degrees of Aquarius and is exact at 4.11am AEST, so the best time for ceremony and celebrations is the previous night, Mon 7 Aug.

Eclipses demand respect, so take care and don’t take any unnecessary risks in this period, especially in the two weeks leading into the eclipses.

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New Moon in Leo 2017

July 19, 2017 by Chirone Shakti

New Moon in Leo: Sun 23 July 2017, exact at 7.46pm Queensland time (AEST) at zero degrees of Leo

Lunar Eclipse Full Moon in Aquarius: Tues 8 Aug 2017, exact at 4.11am Queensland time (AEST) at 15 degrees Aquarius (the previous day in Europe and the Americas)

Skywatching Venus is the twinkling Morning Star in the pre-dawn sky. Jupiter and Saturn can be seen in the night sky, Saturn high up towards the east and Jupiter lower towards the west at sunset. If you have a clear view of the western horizon, you’ll also see Mercury just after sunset.

Eclipse season approaches

… Leos in the spotlight!!!

The energies are ramping up now as the eclipse season approaches! This is especially true for Leos, who have not one, but TWO New Moons in their zodiac sign. On top of that, the second New Moon is also a total solar eclipse – huge intensity!!!! The spotlight is now well and truly on Leos, who’ll be experiencing all kinds of changes in their lives!

And a reminder to get on top of all your communications and back up your computers. Mercury goes retro on Sun 13 Aug

There’s a highly energized start to this lunar month with Mars joining the New Moon in Leo on Sun 23 July, bringing not only a renewed sense of fun and enthusiasm for life, but also a surge of dynamic energy, like your foot’s on the accelerator. Time to ignite your passion and move ahead!

Be aware though that Mars is also making an accident-prone contact to Uranus, so as with the eclipses coming up, here’s another reason to be that extra bit careful right now.

The New Moon in Leo is a perfect time to re-energize and revitalize. Leo is ruled by the Sun and this sign has all the life-giving qualities of the Sun, inspiring others with its warmth, energy and passion. Warm-hearted and generous, Leo is the royalty of the zodiac, confident and regal with a flair for the dramatic, so don’t be surprised to find a Leo centre-stage. Fire signs need to have plenty of fun, and Leos love this to be in grand lavish style. This New Moon represents the opportunity to begin a new cycle in your enthusiasm for life and your creativity – whatever inspires you and ignites your passion.

The New Moon falls at zero degrees of Leo, just as the Sun moves into the zodiac sign of Leo. It’s the first of two New Moons in Leo, with the second (falling on Tues 22 Aug AEST) also being a total solar eclipse, a highly intensified form of a New Moon. This is a hugely significant time for Leos, as well as anyone with personal planets in Leo. The Universe is giving you a double opportunity to create new beginnings in your life, just to make sure you really get the message! Then adding an eclipse just to be absolutely sure!!!

If your birthday falls close to the date of this New Moon, this marks an important year of new beginnings in your life, particularly with regard to your identity, your sense of self and your purpose in life.

Remember to put out your intentions for this lunar month within 24 hours of the New Moon. The New Moon is exact at 7.46pm AEST.

We are moving into the eclipse period as we approach the lunar eclipse Full Moon (see below). Be mindful of my usual warning around eclipses. Eclipses demand respect, so take care and don’t take any unnecessary risks in this period, especially in the two weeks leading into the eclipses.

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New Moon in Gemini 2017

May 23, 2017 by Chirone Shakti

“Fake news” – sign of the times

Solstice celebrations!

New Moon in Gemini Fri 26 May 2017, exact at 5.44am Queensland time (AEST) at 4 degrees of Gemini (Thurs 25 May in Europe and the Americas)

Full Moon in Sagittarius Fri 9 June 2017, exact at 11.10pm Queensland time (AEST) at 18 degrees of Sagittarius

Skywatching Jupiter is visible as an evening star rising in the east, while Saturn rises later in the evening. For early risers, Venus can be seen as the twinkling Morning Star in the pre-dawn sky, now joined by Mercury, lower in the eastern sky.

The focus this month is on communications (New Moon in Gemini) and the balance between our belief systems and the objective facts (Full Moon in Sagittarius) – definitely an area where “fake news” comes into play. We also take a quick look at how Donald Trump’s chart is being impacted by the upcoming astrological alignments.

The New Moon falls in Gemini in the early morning of Fri 26 May (AEST, Thurs 25 May in Europe and the Americas), signalling the beginning of a new cycle in the way we communicate, network and exchange ideas.

As an Air sign, Gemini is naturally objective and rational, so has a real talent for dealing with information. Gemini has a combination of sociability and extreme curiosity – the answer to one question simply creates more questions! Through its association with the media, this can be an ideal sign for investigative journalism, although a touch of Pluto/Scorpio would help with the depth of research often required. Gemini is also associated with education – the natural curiosity of this sign often makes learning effortless. A New Moon in the sign of Gemini can usher in a new cycle in any of these areas.

If your birthday falls close to this New Moon, within a day either side, this marks a year of significant new beginnings in your life, particularly with regard to your identity and your sense of purpose in life.

The New Moon falls at 4 degrees Gemini. If you have points in your birth chart close to this degree (within one degree) you can expect to begin a new cycle connected with that energy (eg relationships for Venus).

The New Moon is exact at 5.44am AEST. Remember to set your New Moon intentions in the following 24 hrs.

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New Moon in Taurus 2017

April 26, 2017 by Chirone Shakti

Cosmic invitation to shine your light!
& Mercury goes direct

New Moon in Taurus
Wed 26 April 2017, exact at 10.16pm Queensland time (AEST) at 6 degrees Taurus

Full Moon in Scorpio
Thurs 11 May 2017, exact at 7.42am Queensland time (AEST) at 20 degrees Scorpio (Wed 10 May in Europe and the Americas)

Skywatching Jupiter is visible as an evening star rising in the east, while Saturn rises later in the evening. Mars the red planet is visible in the west just after sunset. For early risers, Venus can now be seen as the twinkling Morning Star in the pre-dawn sky.

Time for some pampering as the New Moon goes into Taurus – and there’s a really important shift in our collective spiritual alignment this month as the North Node goes into Leo – it’s a cosmic invitation for us to shine our light and demonstrate generosity of spirit.

The New Moon falls in Taurus on Wed 26 April, signalling an opportunity to begin a new cycle in our relationship with the physical world. It invites us to connect deeply with the land, to appreciate the abundance of Nature, to acknowledge the sacred beauty of the Earth and to embody this by stepping into our protective role as her guardians.

Taurus is an Earth sign, patient and grounded, with an appreciation of the finer things in life. Taurus is sensuous and has a love of luxury, so this is an excellent time now for some pampering and indulgence!

Taurus is associated with security in its many forms – emotional, material and financial – and this need for security (or more accurately, the fear of lack of security) can give rise to the sign’s tendency towards possessiveness and material accumulation. Use the energies of this lunar month to explore your own security needs and your own relationship with abundance.

If your birthday falls close to this New Moon, within a day either side, you are likely to be strongly affected as it marks a year of new beginnings in your life, particularly with regard to your identity and your sense of purpose.

The New Moon falls at 6 degrees Taurus. If you have points in your birth chart close to this degree (within one degree) expect the part of your life associated with that energy (eg relationships for Venus) to begin a significant new cycle.

The New Moon is exact at 10.16pm AEST. Remember to set your New Moon intentions in the following 24 hrs.

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