NEW MOON AUGUST 16, 2023

Today, August 16, 2023, we will be experiencing a New Moon in the sign of Leo at 23°.

 

With the New Moon in Leo it is all about assertion, moving ahead with new set plans and building achievements that have the potential for growth and attainment. In Leo, a part of you knows what is best for the situation and if letting go is part of the process, do not hang on to anything that no longer serves you or that no longer stimulates growth. Building positive ego is good at this time and will bring forth more confidence.

 

This is a time for revitalization, manifestation and pushing ahead with plans that can initiate change that will build into something as time passes. Don’t get stuck on past ventures unless they are helping you achieve something viable. As one cycle begins another often ends. Pushing forward in ways that also help others get out of ruts is recommended although make sure they want your help. You may know what is best and your intentions may be good but others may not want your assistance and prefer to take on the challenge themselves.

 

This energy can have something to do with personal endeavors, the desire for more fun in your life (letting the child come out to play), beginning a new romantic relationship, and/or helping others as mentioned.

 

Check which house (area of life) is being activated in your natal chart and if you have planets in conjunction, opposition and to a lessor degree square, trine and sextile to this placement. The aspects should be within 3° of one another.

 

The Sun and Moon are in conjunction when we experience a New Moon and, in this case, we also have T Uranus square to this position. Uranus pushes us towards change (also indicated with a New Moon). However Uranus acts on impulse and is erratic. It can force change on us to wake us up and move us in the direction we need to take. This can affect us emotionally and push us into action because of the intensity or challenge being presented.

 

Often, we get little hints that something needs changing and if we do not act, this is when Uranus’ energies take hold, forcing change and opening our eyes. Even though erratic and unexpected, the energies of Uranus push us to the place where we are now meant to be. Change can be challenging but holding on to something that no longer suits us can cause disruption that is not necessary and is not productive.

 

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A GENTLE REMINDER

Let’s just stop for a second and reflect on who we are and who we think we are.

 

Should you adjust your concept of who you think you are and why you are here?

 

Do you feel worthy of what you want in life?

 

Do you live up to your expectations?

 

Do other’s expectations influence your definition of self?

 

The minute you are dictated by other’s expectations you will lose yourself. You begin to change to satisfy others and to fit in.

 

You are not here to satisfy others or their expectations. Be happy with the original masterpiece that you are. Be comfortable within your own skin and set your own goals and dream your own dreams. Do not live to satisfy others.

 

Be happy (it’s a personal decision). Accept and feel good about yourself. Make changes where changes are due because you believe that the changes would suit YOUR evolution. If necessary, build the character that you believe suits your soul’s needs.

 

Looks are fleeting and skin deep.

 

It is important to be healthy, so we need to do what is necessary to look after our earthy vessel for health’s sake but not for look’s sake.

 

Clutter around us can make us feel stressed so for our mental health ensure that you feel good about your surroundings. Our surroundings do not have to be new and fashionable, just clean and organized to make us feel relaxed and comfortable.

 

Remind yourself that you are ok just the way you are for now, then if deemed necessary build on what you would like to do FOR YOU and your growth. This is not to say that you should be wrapped up in you and only you but you must come first. You cannot “feed” a family from an empty cupboard. Fill your cup and then share your bounty. We need to look after ourselves first and then build from there.

 

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TRANSITING NEPTUNE SEXTILE NATAL MOON

There is a big difference between Neptune in Pisces and Neptune in Aries. This post is written during Neptune’s time transiting Pisces.

 

Neptune is at home in the sign of Pisces and works well in this position, enhancing the mystical outlets and offering spiritual enlightenment for those that are leaning in that direction.

 

Your Natal Moon would need to be in the later degrees of Capricorn or the later degrees of Taurus for your chart to be affected. Those with their Moon in early Aquarius and early Gemini will also be impacted by this placement. The sextile indicates easy flow and opportunities, but it gains momentum when you push yourself. Sometimes things fall in your lap but in most cases, you will have to work for the outcome. Harmonious outcomes are quite possible.

 

The sextile between T Neptune and your Moon will most definitely make you highly sensitive and emotionally interactive with others. You want to share the magic of the moment and are highly attuned to the sensitivities of others. Although this is considered a positive aspect it is still suggested that you have a reality check every now and again to ensure you are seeing things as they are. You may be inclined to put others on a pedestal under this aspect and then be saddened once things clear when you see things as they truly are.

 

Any negative energy coming from outside sources will be felt and can influence you strongly. Make sure you do not take on other people’s issues and make them your own. Emotions can run deep at this time, and you must learn to separate yourself from other people’s challenges.

 

Your psychic inclinations are stronger, and your intuitive abilities are enhanced. Meditation would help immensely, and you may encounter psychic revelations, mystical encounters and vivid dreams. You will want to share these with others.

 

This is a positive time in general and you should use your intuition to guide you but also rely on others when you are swayed by life’s events.

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NEW DIRECTIONS

Where has your life taken you?

 

Even at a young age, we are taken to many places that we never thought we would go. Life’s experience is the teacher, and we can be sure that life is not finished taking us to new places just yet.

 

Sometimes we have curve balls thrown at us when we least expect them and are given hard life lessons, and then sometimes, we are taken to wonderful places where we experience sheer joy from our attitude towards what we experienced. There can be times, we seem to stagnant and nothing of significance happens.

 

One thing is for sure, even if life has been uneventful recently, it will begin its new course as we rest. These quiet periods are the perfect time to reflect, to enjoy the quiet and solitude while available.

 

If you begin to see changes to your outside world, this is an indicator that changes are also taking hold within. Inner changes are often reflected in outer circumstances.

 

Change is inevitable. Some of us are well at adapting, while others resist. Some seek security and, although variety is refreshing, would rather stay in familiar situations then take chances to move into different circumstances.

 

Our attitudes go through major changes, and this is often reflected in our external experience as well. Sometimes nothing really changes yet our attitude towards life does, so, life seems different. New directions are always at hand and learning from life’s experiences is unavoidable.

 

Life is the teacher; we are the students, ever learning, ever experiencing, ever expanding.

 

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TRANSITING PLUTO TRINE NATAL SUN

When writing this post (Aug/23) transiting Pluto is in the final stages of Capricorn. It moves into Aquarius in early 2024, but moves into retrograde and returns back into Capricorn. After this final pass into Capricorn, Pluto remains in Aquarius as of November, 2024.

 

The information in this post will affect those with their Sun in Gemini and Libra and those with their Sun in the late degrees of Taurus and Virgo. For some 20 years, Pluto will move slowly through Aquarius. Check your ephemeris to note if/when your Sun sign will be affected.

 

For those experiencing this transit, it may be letting go of the familiar and knowing that change is inevitable. These changes, often total and complete, suggest times of personal growth and expansion. Your sense of self can go through many significant changes as you move in a new direction. You may feel as though you have more individual control over your destiny, with a personal sense of power and a new sense of direction.

 

Your self-confidence is subject to great growth and many transformations are at hand, but they will take time and often require that you, as mentioned, let go of what was in place prior to this expansive and transformative time.

 

Pluto is about endings, completely new beginnings and moving forward through major transformation and regeneration because this new road is much more in line with where you need to be. In most cases this is a very positive time although often quite tumultuous, as there will be power struggles at times, but renewed self-confidence is often a by-product of moving in this new direction.

 

Evolutionary changes are at hand, and this can be very personal. Your path in life may change and you may find that what you thought was the way forward no longer applies. Much will depend on the houses involved in your chart as these will be the areas of life affected.

 

It will likely take some 2-3 years for the whole process to unfold and there may be glitches along the way but in general the changes are progressive and evolutionary. You will be wise to go with the flow when Pluto is involved.

 

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IMPORTANT DECISIONS

Sometimes there is a fork in the road just ahead and you don’t know which way to go. The decision is not easy as what lies ahead is not clear. What should we do in this case?

 

If you truly feel that you are doing all that you can in the moment and have been working on a solution but nothing seems to shift, perhaps something else needs adjusting.

 

Our attitude is often what needs shifting. Our perspective on what is in place can be changed, and then in many cases, life also begins to change. Our expectations also certainly have an influence. How can we move forward with expectations that hold us back?

 

If a change of direction is needed it takes courage to make a move. If the current situation is tough, then change is a requirement. Many of us fear the unknown and making changes can be extremely challenging.

 

This is, undoubtedly, not the first challenge you have been faced with and likely will not be the last. Reflect on what is in place. Do not ignore your current circumstances but do not jump to decisions either. Taking the necessary time to analyze the situation and conditions is important but do not fear making a mistake. Are there really any mistakes in life?

 

All events teach us valuable lessons. Lessons therefore cannot be mistakes.

 

You are the guide on your journey. Expect lessons and reap the rewards of the growth they bring.

 

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INSEPARABLE

How many times have you heard that we are all one?

 

From human existence to animals, birds, fish, plant life, insects, bacteria and beyond (even consciousness itself), we share the same vibrational force. We are inseparable and the ripple effect of what we do and even what we think carries forward throughout our planet and undoubtedly beyond.

 

What is it that you are thinking, acting upon and sharing throughout your daily life?

 

Do you want happiness, love, and compassion?

 

Do you give love and compassion? (happiness cannot be given)

 

What are you doing to create more of what you want?

 

Each of us share insight, we share reflection, we share direction, and we influence. What quality of insight, reflection, direction and influence are you creating?

 

Be sure to reflect on your influence, etc. periodically throughout your day.

 

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