Volatile energies at this New Moon in Scorpio 2023

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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November Lunar Phases & Moon Planting Guide ☘️🍃🎋

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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).

New Moon in Virgo 2023

Time for a cleanse & spring-clean

New Moon in Virgo   Fri 15 Sept 2023 at 11.39am AEST at 21 Virgo
Supermoon Full Moon in Aries   Fri 29 Sept 2023 at 7.57pm AEST at 6 Aries

Skywatching 
Venus is now a bright Morning Star, with Mercury also visible low in the pre-dawn sky, brightest on 22 Sept.
Mars can be seen at sunset just above the setting sun, aligned with the Moon on 16 & 17 Sept.
Saturn rises just before sunset, and is visible all night.  Jupiter rises in the late evening.

Sept Lunar Phases & Moon Planting Guide ☘️🍃🎋

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The New Moon in Virgo on Fri 15 Sept is likely to introduce changes to the way we approach our everyday life. This is an excellent time to start a new health regime, go on a diet or go on a cleanse.

The energy flow with a Virgo New Moon is to do anything that brings a new sense of order into your life. If you’re thinking of de-cluttering your house, this New Moon provides perfect timing, and may even demand it of you!!  You may feel it’s time to start a cleanse, detoxifying now that we’re into Spring in the southern hemisphere (Virgo loves purity!). If you’re feeling an unusually strong urge to spring-clean and tidy up the place, you won’t be alone. Virgo loves order more than anything, a place for everything and everything in its place.

Virgo is an Earth sign, cautious and practical, taking its time to create the order which it loves. It has a tendency towards perfectionism and is excellent at attention to detail.  The challenge for Virgo is not to get lost in the details and then lose sight of the overall vision, the classic state of “can’t see the wood (forest) for the trees”.  It’s great to be on top of the details, but remember to keep them in context.

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 set your New Moon intentions within 24 hours of the New Moon. The New Moon is exact at 11.39am Queensland time (AEST) on Fri 15 Sept at 21 degrees Virgo.

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New Moon in Leo 2023 – with a twist!

Expect the Unexpected at this New Moon

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The New Moon in Leo on Wed 16 Aug brings a renewed sense of fun and enthusiasm for life. This 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 radiant 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 lavish grand 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.

However this New Moon is likely to have some unexpected twists accompanying it. The New Moon is in a very tight square to almost-stationary Uranus which could bring a volatile, even destabilising quality to events around this New Moon. The Universe is challenging us to bring a higher level of consciousness into the new cycles starting now.

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 – new beginnings that are very likely to be characterised by these unexpected twists of Fate.

The New Moon falls at 23 degrees Leo. If you have planets close to this point (within one degree) this marks the beginning of a new cycle in whatever that planet represents, for example relationships for Venus.  Remember Uranus is stationing a this degree in Taurus in a few days and this will also have an effect – such as the twists of Fate and new levels of awareness referred to above.

Remember to set your intentions for this lunar month within 24 hours of the New Moon.  The New Moon is exact at  7.37pm Queensland time (AEST) on Wed 16 Aug.

Lunar Phases & Moon Planting – June 2023

Times are given in Queensland time AEST.

Full Moon:  Sun 4 June 2023 at 1.41pm AEST at 13 Sagittarius  

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

Last Quarter:  Sun 11 June 2023 at 5.31am AEST at 19 Pisces

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:  Sun 18 June 2023 at 2.36pm AEST at 26 Gemini

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: Mon 26 June 2023 at 5.49pm AEST at 4 Libra

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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Turbulent energies accompany New Moon in Taurus 2023

Time to examine your security needs

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New Moon in Taurus   Sat 20 May 2023 at 1.53am Queensland time (AEST) at 28 Taurus
     
Full Moon in Sagittarius   Sun 4 June 2023 at 1.41pm Queensland time (AEST) at 13 Sagittarius

Skywatching 
Venus can be seen as the Evening Star, twinkling more brightly as she comes closer.  Mars the red planet is visible just above Venus.  Saturn rises after midnight and Jupiter rises just before dawn.

May Lunar Phases & Moon Planting Guide ☘️🍃🎋

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We’re finally out of eclipse season with this New Moon – and now that Mercury’s direct again, there’s a sense of moving forwards at long last.  I don’t know about you but I’ve certainly found the past month quite challenging on all technological fronts!

I have a workshop coming up: Secrets of Successful Relationships.  It’s aimed at Beginner/Foundation level,  and explores the astrological secrets of successful relationships – whether that’s with your partner, your kids or even your friends.  You’ll learn how to understand your loved ones better through Astrology.  You’ll also get to explore your own chart and how this works for you.  People often tell me this workshop has really opened their eyes and transformed their relationships!!  Click on this link for more info and to register.

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The energies at the start of this lunar month are likely to be especially turbulent, with Mars, Jupiter and Pluto involved in a challenging T-square configuration between 17-24 May.  On top of that,  just before moving into Taurus on 17 May, Jupiter activated the degree of last month’s hybrid solar eclipse at 29 Aries, giving a huge boost of energy to anything that began at that eclipsed New Moon.  Think back to the New Moon intentions you set then and review their progress.  (Click on the links for more info on those)

This potent Jupiter-Pluto combination could mean tussles between the justice system and entrenched power – whether that’s the government or other shady power players. With Mars in the picture things could get volatile, possibly even violent.  The aspect certainly indicates fighting against the powers-that-be, or at least taking action in some way, such as protesting on the streets.

One image that comes to mind for me for this astrological combination is the possibility of legislation against gun violence – we’re seeing protesters demanding it on the streets of Belgrade in Serbia after two mass shootings there last week.  And it’s way overdue in the US, where guns are now the leading cause of death for young people, but the NRA and other entrenched power-players still hold plenty of sway in government decisions. It’s possible that Jupiter could now shift the energy in favour of the justice system.

In the midst of all this, we have a New Moon in Taurus on Sat 20 May.  The New Moon in Taurus represents an opportunity to begin a new cycle in our relationship with the physical world and with Mother Nature, a reminder of the extinction crisis underway, that the media (and governments) seem determined to ignore.

This is more urgent now than ever.  Uranus has been moving through Taurus for the last 5 years, waking up more and more people to the reality of the extinction crisis.  One of the potential outcomes for Jupiter now in Taurus is that legislation could be implemented to protect the planet and the fragile ecology of the environment.  This New Moon in Taurus extends an invitation for us to begin a new cycle in our relationship with the Earth and to act as her guardians.

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 this lunar month to explore your own security needs and your relationship with abundance.  We may even see significant changes in the financial world – again Jupiter may well bring that in.  It’s an opportunity for us to begin a new cycle in our finances!

At a personal level, this New Moon is an excellent time for enjoying luxury and pampering our physical bodies, indulging in sensuous pleasure.  Taurus does love luxury!

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

If you have chart points at 28 Taurus, this New Moon signifies the start of a new cycle in whatever that planet represents (eg responsibility for Saturn).

The New Moon is exact at 1.53am Queensland time (AEST).  Remember to set your New Moon intentions in the following 24 hrs.

New Moon in Pisces 2023

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