VOID OF COURSE MOON IN ASTROLOGY (Part 1)

 The moon is not a planet even though it functions as a planet.  According to Universe today, a moon is defined to be a celestial body that makes an orbit around a planet.  It can be referred to as a natural satellite.  For our purposes, we will refer to the moon as a planet for simplicity sake.

 

Void of Course Moon is a phenomenon that actually occurs quite frequently (approximately every two to three days). The Moon is the fastest moving planet (again for simplicity sake) travelling through the Zodiac signs. It takes the Moon two and one-half days to move from one sign to the next and during that time, it makes many aspects to all the planets in our solar system.

 

When the Moon reaches its furthest degree in a sign while still making a major aspect to one of the planets, (Conjunction, Sextile, Trine, Square and Opposition) it is not considered Void Of Course. After the Moon completes its last applying aspect to one of these planets, (for example it makes a conjunction to Mars at 26 degrees and 36 minutes of Aries and then does not make another aspect to any planet until it reaches Taurus) it is then void of course. The Void of Course (VOC) period could last as little as minutes or as long as a couple of days.

 

As mentioned, the moon can stay VOC for as much as two days but this is quite rare. During this period, regardless of how short or long the period may be, Astrology tells us that we should not make any important decisions or start new projects. It has been noted that beginning something of importance during these periods often produces less than desirable results. Often things do not go as planned, and as a result, they require adjustment once this lunar cycle has completed its duration. Our judgement is often not as sharp as usual, and reconstruction is often a by-product of decisions made during a VOC period.

 

It is suggested that during these periods, we should spend time reflecting and regrouping through acts of deliberation or meditative practices. Once the Moon has entered the next sign, plans and events seem to move along better and we avoid possible delays and frustrations that are often accompany times of VOC Moon.

 

In Astrology, the aspects between the Moon and any other planetary forces speak to us concerning traits and life events. When the Moon goes VOC, it is as though there is no message being sent, and life and our plans for life hesitate and loose communication to our cosmic guidance. This is not to say that nothing happens, but it seems that making plans during this time is best to be avoided and should be pursued once the Moon moves into the next sign.

 

Is this a myth or an Astrological phenomenon?

 

You be the judge. There are websites that can provide you with specific times for these periods and their durations.  Test this phenomenon and let us know what you experienced.  You might be surprised!

 

We will continue our look at VOC moon in our April 16, 2021 post.

 

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CREATION IN THE MAKING

 Do you feel motivated….invigorate? 

 

Do you feel the urge to push forward but you are not too sure what direction that push should be in? 

 

As you forge ahead, you will make changes but be certain to accept where you are for each moment in time.  Reach out but be comfortable with what is right there as well.  It has taken you your whole life to reach your current summit.  What a marvelous feat. 

 

Rest assured you will keep moving ahead, one step at a time when you are ready to move forward.

 

You are your own creator, sculptured by your beliefs and expectations.  You are your own personal limits, and you alone are the energy required for any expansion.  Even when you do not know what that next step may be, keep moving forward with the knowledge that life never stands still. 

 

There are times life appears to be at a standstill; however, these periods should be review periods and a time to rest.  Trust in the process.  All you need is here for you. 

 

Live in the moment and enjoy each step to its fullest.  Be content in that moment for it is perpetual and recognize that there is always more to come, whatever that may be.  Love your life even under the harsh, temporary conditions.  During these transitional stages, you are being prepared for something new.  There is always something ahead waiting for full expression but today we appreciate today for it is leading us there.

 

All that surrounds you is a reflection of what takes place within.  If you are unhappy, look within to understand why. Happiness is a choice. 

 

If you are happy, congratulate yourself on your choices and share this expression with those around you.  Know that all events are temporary and are experienced only in this moment. 

 

Why would you want to carry unpleasant memories or actions forward?  Nonetheless, these are choices. 

 

Do not take any shortcuts.  Enjoy every experience.  Live to learn.

 

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TRANSITING MARS SQUARE NEPTUNE

 From April 6 to April 15 (2021) transiting Mars will be making a square to transiting Neptune.  Their closest positioning will be at almost 22 degrees and Neptune will be in Pisces, while Mars will be in Gemini. 

 

Mars in Gemini is quick, agile and explosive although often short lived. 

 

Neptune in Pisces has to do with the psychic realm of life along with deception if poorly aspected and enlightening when favorably aspected.  Much will depend on the aspects to this positioning in your natal chart and the houses which they are transiting through as well as the natal houses being affected.

 

The transit of these two planets is short lived although can be quite noticeable and assertive if not even forceful.  Mars is about aggressive action and pushing ahead, and when in square, it may do so in rather impulsive ways and through determined action.  The will to move through any adverse situation, if this is the case, will be met with a powerful force because the square although tedious and challenging will make its way through regardless of obstacles.  The energy and desire to work through difficulties is part of the picture because the impediment is difficult enough and aggravating enough that we are forced to deal with it, or at the very least we should.

 

Neptune can be illusive and subtle in its energies, and when Neptune is being challenged, it does not deal with facts, especially cold hard facts very well.  The tendency is to run and hide or not face up to what is in place.  However, there is a strong spiritual connection when Neptune is in Pisces and the answer is often found through subconscious channels.  Much can be observed through acts of meditation and dream evaluation.

 

In the birth chart, Mars square Neptune is a difficult placement and Mars can suggest challenges when it comes to pushing ahead with matters.  There is a strong desire to avoid at almost any cost any challenging situations.  Mars, however, pushes ahead and depending on which houses and signs are involved, Mars wants definition and clarity and wants the truth to be brought forward into the light.  There can be an aggressive push to conquer any difficulties with psychic interpretation and mystical unfolding over time.  Mars will insist that you see things clearly or its energies may intrude on any peace that you might want for yourself.  Mars is aggressive and intentional. 

 

Squares always suggest challenging situations and the need to work your way through any adversity.  There are often stumbling blocks to success and hurtles to overcome but pushing forward is what Mars is known for. 

 

When squares are used appropriately, they can foster great growth and overcome obstacles but not without a strong effort and the will to succeed.  Neptune can make this difficult, but anything can be worked out, if you put your mind to it and be decisive. 

 

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LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN

 As you open the door to the ever present moment, this is the threshold of your perception of truth.  Your beliefs are the key to the awakening process as without “belief” you will go no further.  You have to remain open and have faith to allow the unfolding to begin. 

 

This is your life to live, your life to explore and your life embodies your expectation for tomorrow.  Your unfolding story began before birth. 

 

Ego tries to reign and maintains a place of dominance but only can as long as you identify with this bullying force. 

 

Open your eyes to truth.  Know that the ego evolves as the body ages in an attempt to maintain its positioning, its stronghold and its supremacy but you are not your ego.

 

You are transcendent by virtue and never cease to exist.  You are veiled with your ever growing, vast knowledge from time itself.  There are countless memories warehoused within which lie dormant.  This intuitive knowledge is present to assist you with your voyage and support you in your times of need.

 

You are never alone!  There are guides with you as you travel your road.  These guides keep you on path, ever beckoning your awakening to the truth behind your material existence.

 

Believe and the melding with true self begins.  You are connected with the source; you are part of source.  Keep stepping forward holding tight to love and reverence for all mankind. 

 

Let the journey begin and believe.   

 

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TIMERS IN ASTROLOGY

The angles in an Astrology chart are Ascendant {AC} (cusp of the first house), Midheaven {Medium Coeli -MC) (cusp of the tenth house), Imum Coeli {IC} (cusp of the fourth house) and Descendant {DC}) (cusp of the seventh house).  These four distinctive angles are highly sensitive areas when touched by transiting (current placement) planets, or progressed planets.

 

The planets are also important in event forecasting, especially the outer planets (Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) due to their slow rate of travel through the Zodiac.  Due to the slow speed of their movement, the energies have a longer effect than the inner planets and can affect an area of your chart for several years.  Although you will be affected during the whole period of the aspect, the closer the aspect is to being direct, the stronger the energy.  When within one degree of being direct, the energies are quite strong.

 

It is important to look at the planet that is being transited and the natal aspects (aspects in your birth chart) to this planet along with any other transits or progressions that are influencing the degree in question.  If a natal planet has any other planets or key point in the birth chart affecting it by natal aspect, these additional planets or key points will also be affected by the transit in question. 

 

The more aspects a natal planet receives from other natal planets and key points, the stronger the influence will be.  The energies of the planets involved and the house placements will help define how the energies might be released.  The overall picture, which includes the transiting planet, its house position and its natal position must be taken into consideration when unlocking the potential of a transit when it occurs.

 

When a transiting outer planet is within one degree of being direct to a natal planet by aspect, you should look at the transits of Uranus, Mars, the Sun as well as the progressed Moon.  When any of these planets activate the natal planet being affected, the energies will be released. 

 

For example, let’s say that transiting Pluto is squaring your natal Sun.  This aspect indicates that changes on a personal level are taking place.  This could also have a professional effect, but much will be determined by the house placement of the Sun and also Pluto.  The closer the degree is to being direct, the stronger the aspect.  With our example of the square, let’s say that the planets are 0 degrees and 20 minutes apart, so the energies are strong as they are only out by half a degree.  It is also necessary to check to see if one of the planets that trigger an event is in the same degree particularly by conjunction, as this will undoubtedly activate an event and stimulate activity to take place.

 

Uranus can usually be used on its own to the exact degree to the minute defining activity in the area of life depicted by house positions.  Mars and the Sun will also activate what is potentially promised, but Uranus can often be counted on to release the energies often exact, within a couple of days.  If transiting Uranus is making the aspect in the natal chart, this might be enough to determine when things will happen, but Uranus is very unpredictable and what might take place can be very difficult to pinpoint.  With Uranus you have to expect the unexpected.

 

These timing factors can often help determine the potential timeline within a one month period.  These timing planets can help define when things will happen.  The transit itself when separating (exact separation) from the natal point in question will also define how long the energies are active.  The energies will begin to subside after the exact degree aspect (with a square for example exactly 90 degrees) begins to separate.

 

With the proper delineation of a chart, Astrology can definitely point the way, although we as individuals control our attitude towards any event and this will defines how the energies of that event will affect us.

 

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FULL MOON MARCH 28,2021

On March 28, 2021, we will be experiencing a Full Moon in the sign of Libra.  Libra is the sign of balancing and the need for harmony and fairness in all situations. 

 

This Full Moon is at 8 degrees and is in opposition to transiting Venus which is at 7/8 degrees of Aries.  Venus is the ruling planet of Libra as well as Taurus.  Venus often has to do with relationships and expressions of love and affection.  When in opposition to the Full Moon’s placement, this often indicates challenging conditions and in many cases issues that stem from the other or another person involved. 

 

The Full Moon is known best as the time to harvest our efforts.  It is indicative of the culmination of events.  This Full Moon aspect might indicate that this difficult situation has been in place for some time and is now reaching its final stages.  If this is a relationship of significance (because Venus is in the sign of Aries) this often indicates that the energies have to do with personal issues.  Sometimes sex is part of the equations especially if natal Mars is involved in the equation.  Transiting Mars will be making a square to this position in early May.

 

Mars is often used as a timer and can also suggest that arguments or in some rare cases violence or aggressive action is stimulated.  However, having this Full Moon in the sign of Libra also suggests that the need for a favorable outcome which is not only fair but just.  “Pleasing” should also likely be part of the situation.  Much will depend on the placements of these positions in the natal chart as the houses represent areas of life being affected at this time.

 

Venus and Libra can work as one although often stimulated from outside forces to bring some kind of peaceful solution which is satisfying to those involved, if this is possible.  This once again can be ascertained by aspects from other transits to natal positions as well as progressions in place. 

 

Love and affection and potentially financial conditions can be part of what is in place; and although Libra really wants peace at almost any cost, you will need to take into consideration how this pans out for you in personal terms as well.  Libra really wants to please.

 

Natal squares and oppositions to the Lunar position at 8 degrees Libra often indicates some struggles; however, often, especially with the square, the energies are challenging enough that we will work hard to find solutions.  Oppositions often speak of issues stemming from outside sources.  Trines and sextiles can help the situation and promote easy flow and opportunities to resolve any issues that might be related to this position.  If the overall chart speaks of promising situations then the relationship if this is what this speaks of can reach new heights and flourish under these conditions.  There will, however, be issues that need to be resolved before moving ahead.

 

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MOTIVATION

How will you maneuver your way ahead and what alterations will naturally unfold as you make your way forward?

 

What have you learned from our experiences and what can you use to facilitate growth in the foreseeable future? 

 

Make this about you.  Don’t let it be some out-there lofty ideal, but something that you know is attainable.  Make it something that promotes interaction with others, something that brings excitement to your life.

 

Do not sit back on your laurels.  Do not wait for that perfect timing.  That perfect timing just might be right now. 

 

Challenge yourself by moving in a direction that you have been holding back from taking.  Remove all doubt and forge ahead, with no concern about failure or setbacks.  Move forward with optimism and most importantly with the belief you have within you anything that is required.   Be confident with who you are and what you can do.

 

Time waits for no one or so the story goes.  Do not hesitate.   Do not squander today.  Bring that idea into reality and see where it goes.  Keep pushing, for opportunity only arises for those that believe it is possible.  Frame of mind will be the key just as it is with everything else. 

 

You are led from within, and outside forces will assist where necessary. 

 

There are no limitations on where this will take you. 

 

Life leads the way, but you also have to push yourself for most things to unfold.

  

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