🌟 Second chance – and best cosmic timing! – for NY resolutions 🌟

Second chance – and best cosmic timing – for your New Year resolutions!

 

CapricornNew Moon: Thurs 11 Jan 2024 at 9.57pm AEST at 20 Capricorn

 

 

The New Moon falls in Capricorn on Thurs 11 Jan at 20 degrees Capricorn.

I know we’re past 1 Jan now, but the New Moon in Capricorn is always the absolute best time to make your New Year’s resolutions as the energy of this New Moon gives you the self-discipline and determination to carry out the incremental steps you need to take during the year to achieve your goals.  So this New Moon represents a second chance – and the best cosmic timing – to make your NY resolutions!

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, goal-setting, 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, climbing slowly but steadily up the mountain, one step at a time, guaranteed to reach the summit.

Capricorn is an Earth sign, grounded, sensible and practical – excellent at dealing with material reality.  The sign is ruled by Saturn, the ultimate taskmaster who sets firm boundaries, exercises self-authority and is very cautious. The downside  of Capricorn (every sign has its downside) is the tendency for caution to become fear, leading in some cases to freezing (‘petrified’ means turned to stone) so that no action is taken. Saturn can also be a fierce inner critic, sowing self-doubt that can stifle those Capricorn ambitions. Caution is fine, yet make sure you continue to move forwards.  It’s time now to accept full personal responsibility for your life, and to realise that YOU are the only one who can make the necessary changes for your life to move in the direction you want.

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 in your 6th house, this is an opportunity to bring more self-discipline to your daily routine and health regime; if it falls in the 2nd, this will apply 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’ll probably tune into it intuitively!

If your birthday falls close to this New Moon (within a day either side), 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 you have 20 degrees Capricorn strong in your chart, or if any of your planets fall at this degree, a significant new cycle is starting in the part of your life represented by that planet, such as relationships for Venus.

Remember to create your New Moon intentions (and your Resolutions for 2024!!!) within 24 hours of this New Moon. The New Moon is exact at 9.57pm Queensland time (AEST).

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Lunar Phases & Moon Planting Guide – Jan 2024

phases of the moonLunar Phases & Moon Planting Guide – Jan 2024

Times are given in Queensland time AEST.     

 

Last Quarter:  Thurs 4 Jan 2024 at 1.30pm AEST at 13 Libra

A time of reorientation as the light of the Moon decreases, eventually going into the low-energy time of Old Moon just before the cycle begins again with the next New Moon.

Moon planting: The last week of the Moon cycle is the best time for weeding and composting.

 

New Moon:  Thurs 11 Jan 2024 at 9.57pm AEST at 20 Capricorn               

A time of renewed energy as a new cycle starts.

Moon planting: The week following the New Moon is the best time for planting leafy greens.

 

First Quarter:  Thurs 18 Jan at 1.52pm at 27 Aries

A time to take decisive action with unfolding events as the light of the Moon continues to grow.

Moon planting: The week following First Quarter Moon is ideal for planting fruiting vegetables.

 

Full Moon:  Fri 26 Jan 2024 at 3.53am AEST at 5 Leo

A high energy time when things come to fruition or events come to a head.

Moon planting: The week following Full Moon is the best time for planting root crops.

 

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Strong healing vibes at Cancer Full Moon

Strong healing vibes at Cancer Full Moon – and a note of caution for New Year’s Eve!

 

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The Full Moon in Cancer falls on the morning of Wed 27 Dec 2023 AEST.

The Full Moon in Cancer invites us to find a balance between the deep emotional connection of family and the outer, worldly achievement that is found in our work & professional life.

This Full Moon also highlights our emotional attachment to the past, so don’t be surprised if strong feelings get stirred up now, particularly around family, giving us the opportunity to finally heal, let go and release the past.  This is a good time for us to reassess our unconscious, “autopilot” responses, and to change any behaviour that is no longer appropriate.

Chiron turns direct this same day at 15 Aries, adding to the strong healing theme of this Full Moon.

Check your birth chart to see which house is under the Full Moon spotlight at 4 degrees Cancer as this is the area of your life where matters may well come to fruition or be revealed.

The Full Moon is exact on Wed morning at 10.33am Queensland time (AEST), so the best time for ceremony or celebrations will be the Tuesday evening while the energy is still building.

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Jupiter goes direct on New Year’s Eve Sun 31 Dec at 5 Taurus, adding a note of excess and worldly pleasures to New Year’s celebrations this year!  Be aware of any tendencies or desires you may have to go completely over the top and throw caution to the winds – you’ll only end up paying for it in the New Year!

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December Solstice 2023

December Solstice 2023

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The December solstice falls on Fri 22 Dec at 1.27pm AEST (Queensland time) and has a very harmonious and grounded energy this year with the Sun exactly trine the Moon in Taurus.

This Solstice is when the Sun reaches its southernmost position overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn (remember that from geography in primary school? 😀). Guess what, the Tropic of Capricorn takes its name from Astrology, from the fact that the Sun moves into the tropical zodiac sign of Capricorn on this day.

The word solstice comes from Latin meaning ‘the Sun stands still’. If you follow the position of sunrise along the horizon during the year, you’ll notice it changes with the seasons. At the solstices in Dec and June, the Sun reaches its furthest point in one direction before returning towards the centre point again. Many ancient sacred sites were aligned with the sun’s position at the solstice, creating a magical effect at the solstice sunrise, including standing stone circles such as Stonehenge and the Newgrange monument in Ireland.

In the southern hemisphere, the December Solstice is the longest day of the year and the shortest night, traditional midsummer time. You’ll notice this more the further south you are, where the days will be very long. After this, days get shorter as we start to move towards autumn and eventually into winter.
 
In the northern hemisphere the seasons are reversed, and so the December Solstice is of course the Winter Solstice, traditional midwinter time, the shortest day and the longest night, after which the days start to lengthen again and the world returns from the darkness of winter – quite literally in Northern Europe where the hours of daylight are very short indeed at midwinter! This was the origin of the Celtic festival of Yule, signifying the return of the light.

Solstices have always been traditional mid-season times of celebration and feasting. Have a wonderful Solstice, whether you’re celebrating midsummer or midwinter! ❤️
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🌟 Mercury retro over Xmas 🌟 New Moon in Sagittarius 2023🌟

Sagittarius2🌟 Mercury retro over Christmas 🌟

🌟 New Moon in Sagittarius 2023🌟

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New Moon in Sagittarius  Wed 13 Dec 2023 at 9.32am AEST at 20 Sagittarius      

Full Moon in Cancer  Wed 27 Dec 2023 at 10.33am AEST at 4 Cancer
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Skywatching:  Venus is visible before dawn as a twinkling Morning Star.
Mercury is still visible as a low evening star in the west at the New Moon, but it will soon disappear as it turns retro.
At sunset, Saturn is high in the west while  Jupiter can be seen in the eastern sky.
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I’m posting this out a bit earlier than usual so you have a heads up about the upcoming Mercury retrograde. We’re already in the retro shadow (if you haven’t noticed!) – I’ve found myself on 3 separate occasions in the last few days having to turn round and go back for something I’d forgotten … 😀 gotta see the cosmic joke!  So get your travel plans and your major Christmas purchases finalised as soon as you can, well before Mercury actually goes retro.  You’ll see below that Mercury turns retro on the day of the New Moon, 13 Dec.  If you’re in my Astro*Travels group on Facebook, you’ll have seen my posts about this and hopefully you’re on top of it!

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After the muted start to Sagittarius season, we can fully embrace Sagittarian energy at the New Moon in Sagittarius on Wed 13 Dec.  This represents an opportunity to begin a new cycle in your life that’s adventurous, enthusiastically exploring new frontiers, feeling the need to enjoy life to the full.  It is a perfect time to start on a spiritual quest, a course of study or overseas travel – anything that expands your horizons. The travel can of course be internal – a spiritual journey, to the truth of who you are.

Sagittarius is a Fire sign, warm and enthusiastic, naturally optimistic and with an undying trust in the Universe.  Sagittarians love to explore and go on adventures, not just for the fun of it, but because they’re also motivated by a quest to discover the Meaning of Life. Their sign is ruled by confident Jupiter, in a supportive aspect to the New Moon, which increases the trademark Sagittarian boundless enthusiasm and confidence.  On the downside (every sign has its downside), Sagittarians can have a tendency to go over the top, taking risks through being over-confident, and then over-extending themselves, not knowing when or where to stop. Keep an eye on your finances!

Find where this New Moon falls in your chart at 20 degrees Sagittarius and tune into the new departure that could be starting for you now.  The house placement will show you which part of your life is most affected.

If your birthday is close to this New Moon (within a day either side), 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 20 degrees of Sagittarius, this marks the beginning of a new cycle in whatever that planet symbolizes (eg relationships for Venus).

Set your New Moon intentions within 24 hours of the New Moon, exact at 9.32am AEST (Queensland time).

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On the same day as the New Moon, Mercury turns retrograde and will be up to its usual tricks, scrambling communications so don’t be surprised if you end up with double-bookings, missed bookings, messages not getting through, needing to return purchases – and increased chances of delayed flights.

During any Mercury retro period, it pays to double-check everything. Check those reservations. Keep those receipts safe. Check that those messages actually got through, especially if you haven’t heard back.  Check you have your keys with you when you leave the house.  Take a book with you to the airport and be prepared for delays – that way you won’t fry if it actually happens, and can be pleasantly surprised if all goes smoothly.  Patience will help tremendously.

Mercury is retro for 3 weeks from 13 Dec to 2 Jan 2024.

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Lunar Phases & Moon Planting Guide – Dec 2023

phases of the moonLunar Phases & Moon Planting Guide –  Dec 2023                               

 

 

Times are given in Queensland time AEST.

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Last Quarter:  Tues 5 Dec 2023 at 3.49pm AEST at 12 Virgo

A time of reorientation as the light of the Moon decreases, eventually going into the low-energy time of Old Moon just before the cycle begins again with the next New Moon.

Moon planting: The last week of the Moon cycle is the best time for weeding and composting.

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New Moon:  Wed 13 Dec 2023 at 9.32am AEST at 20 Sagittarius             

A time of renewed energy as a new cycle starts.

Moon planting: The week following New Moon is the best time for planting leafy greens.

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First Quarter:  Wed 20 Dec 2023 at 4.39am at 27 Pisces

A time to take decisive action with unfolding events as the light of the Moon continues to grow.

Moon planting: The week following First Quarter Moon is ideal for planting fruiting vegetables.

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Full Moon:  Wed 27 Dec 2023 at 10.33am AEST at 4 Cancer

A high energy time when things come to fruition or events come to a head.

Moon planting: The week following Full Moon is the best time for planting root crops.

 

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Neptune goes direct 2023

Neptune goes direct 2023

 

Neptune

Neptune goes direct on Wed 6 Dec allowing us to move forwards again after a five-month period of self-reflection in which we have revisited and maybe revised our dreams and visions for the future.  We may also have revisited our spiritual longing, our urge to transcend our current reality.

Neptune can also symbolise veils of illusion, so we may have become more aware of how we manage to deceive ourselves, only seeing what we want to see or believing what we want to believe.  The cosmic opportunity now is for our vision to be clearer and more connected with Spirit.

Neptune stations at 24 degrees Pisces before going direct again, so if you have this point strong in your birth chart, or if you’re born around 16 March, you’ll be feeling a strong urge to transcend reality and dissolve into a state of spiritual oneness – meditation and creative pursuits are a great way to channel this energy positively

If however you’re trying to maintain a left-brain existence, you may well feel this as brain meltdown, with difficulty focusing and concentrating.

The negative expression of Neptune is the urge to escape, and it’s likely to be strong: at the most extreme end of its spectrum, Neptune entices us into addictive patterns, whether that’s drugs, alcohol or even Netflix.  You’ll also be more sensitive than usual to toxins because of the Neptune influence, so be careful what choices you make!

It’s a great time to take a holiday, or even just take some time out, so you can honour Neptune and indulge your creative and spiritual pursuits.

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Turbulence continues – Full Moon in Gemini 2023

Turbulence continues – Full Moon in Gemini 2023

 

The Full Moon in Gemini on Mon 27 Nov invites us to find a balance between logic and intuitive knowing, between the cold hard facts and what we believe to be true. This Full Moon invites us to integrate both polarities, yet also warns us against being too gullible.

This Full Moon is likely to continue the theme of turbulence associated with the New Moon, as the Sun is still close to Mars yet now moving away, suggesting the influence of Mars is waning.

Full Moons tend to bring situations to a head at the best of times so don’t be surprised if things get heated, and assertive action (hopefully not aggressive!) is needed.  Keep an eye on the international news!  Situations arising now could be volatile, and patience would be recommended, in fact that’s a good theme for this whole lunar month!

The Full Moon is exact on Mon 27 Nov 2023 at 7.16pm AEST (Queensland time) at 4 Gemini.

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There is likely to be a strong collective desire for peace around the end of the month, as Venus in Libra passes over the Moon’s South Node on 30 Nov.

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Muted start to Sagittarius season 2023

Muted start to Sagittarius season 2023

 

Sagittarius

Expect the beginning of Sagittarius season to be uncharacteristically restrained!

The Sun goes into Sagittarius on 23 Nov (just after midnight here in SEQ) and then immediately squares Saturn, reining in the more reckless urges of Sagittarius and putting a dampener on Sag’s enthusiasm.

Mars is still close to the Sun, bringing an impatience to get moving, yet the square to Saturn is holding it back, a combination that feels like “driving with the brakes on” (!) Expect this period from 22-28 Nov to be rather frustrating!

Remember Patience is the keyword for this lunar month.

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Volatile energies at this New Moon in Scorpio 2023

Volatile energies at this New Moon in Scorpio 2023

 

Scorpio

New Moon in Scorpio   Mon 13 Nov 2023 at 7.27pm AEST at 20 Scorpio           

Full Moon in Gemini   Mon 27 Nov 2023 at 7.16pm AEST at 4 Gemini
 
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Skywatching   

Venus is visible before dawn as a twinkling Morning Star.
At sunset, Saturn is high overhead, while  Jupiter is low in the eastern sky.
Look out for Mercury as an evening star in the west around 4 Dec, when it’s most visible.

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Although the eclipse season comes to an end at this New Moon, the presence of Mars & Uranus with the New Moon means that energies this month are still pretty volatile.  Patience is a great key word for this lunar month!

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The Scorpio New Moon falls on Mon 13 Nov 2023 at 7.27pm AEST at 20 Scorpio.  This New Moon has a very volatile signature, close to Mars and opposite Uranus.  Mars-Uranus is a combination often seen in the charts of accidents, and has explosive potential.  More positively though, Mars-Uranus invites us to raise our level of consciousness around the actions we’re taking.

The New Moon in Scorpio typically represents the opportunity to begin a new cycle in self-empowerment.  Scorpio is naturally concerned with issues of power, and the presence of Uranus with this New Moon suggests an invitation from the Universe to wake up to the uses, misuses and abuses of power – both in our personal lives and at the collective level.

Uranus often brings sudden and unexpected events.  The addition of Mars to the mix suggests that action could be taken that is sudden, possibly shocking, but also with the potential to wake people up.  There are any number of crises that this could apply to, whether it’s the war in Gaza, the war in Ukraine, or the climate emergency with the glaciers and sea ice-mass melting in Greenland & Antarctica.  The higher expression of this New Moon-Mars-Uranus energy would see people finally awakening to the impact of these horrors and translating their awareness into some kind of action – Mars-Uranus is after all a very revolutionary energy.

The opposition between the New Moon in Scorpio and Uranus in Taurus suggests that one of the main underlying issues is the pursuit of materialism and corporate profits – the power of the multinationals – at the expense of the planet.  In the context of the wars currently raging, oil is a major factor at play and we all know how powerful the oil lobby is – not to mention the arms industry! With Pluto reaching the end of Capricorn though, the old regime’s days are numbered and right now we’re dealing with their death throes – the new technologies will win through. Uranus’ placement with this New Moon could bring powerful revelations to light.

It’s likely that the few days either side of this New Moon will be a very disruptive time as Mars and Uranus face off and combine their energies with those of the New Moon.

Remember 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.

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

If you have a planet or chart point at 20 degrees Scorpio, this marks the beginning of a new cycle for you in whatever that planet symbolises (eg relationships for Venus).

Remember to set your New Moon intentions within 24 hours of the New Moon. The New Moon is exact at 7.27pm AEST (Queensland time).

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