Full Moon in Taurus Delivers a Punch of Healing Energy with Grand Earth Trine

The last supermoon of 2015, the Hunters Moon on October 27^th in 4 degrees of Taurus, delivered a potent punch of healing energy that received a boost from a grand earth trine and a heavy emphasis on Virgo energy.  The major themes of this powerful full moon were healing and completion.  I loved what Jessica Adams tweeted on that day:

“Horoscope update.  For so many people, one door is closing and another one is opening.  This door is marked 2017-2018 and it’s huge.”

I know that I have long felt that 2017 would be a lighter, brighter more promising year and I strongly concur with Jessica Adams.  By 2017 I believe that we will all be through processing the changes and, for many, accompanying turmoil, of the Uranus in Aries Pluto in Capricorn squares that ruled the astrological landscape from 2012 through 2015. 

Venus is the ruler of Taurus and on October 27^th it was in Virgo conjunct Jupiter and Mars in Virgo while simultaneously opposing Chiron in Pisces and inconjunct Uranus in Aries.  Is it any wonder that many of us experienced sudden opportunities to heal old wounds as a result of this full moon?  My tweets on October 27^th reflected these aspects and themes:

“Venus in Virgo opposing Chiron in Pisces and inconjunct Uranus in Aries on #fullmoon can suddenly bring up old emotional wounds for healing.”

“This is going to be one intense full moon, but it may be ultimately be very cathartic.”

The healing energy that went down was probably more spiritual than physical due to Chiron’s presence in Pisces.  Chiron in Pisces has a way of bringing up old issues regarding trust in a rather direct contrast to the Virgo energy of practical effort to resolve problems.  The wounds that Chiron brought to light were undoubtedly deep-rooted in childhood traumas that were still unresolved.  On October 28^th that Taurus moon sextiled Chiron in Pisces, which continued the theme of deep emotional healing.  When Chiron in Pisces is involved, you really can‘t escape deep emotional healing.

The Taurus full moon also activated a grand earth trine with Pluto in Capricorn on the 27^th and then with Mars, Jupiter and Venus in Virgo in the wee hours of October 28^th.  All of this earth energy supports setting plans in motion and focusing on the big picture.  It gave a stamp of approval for getting to work on something that was deeply meaningful.  Jupiter in Virgo was a huge player in this configuration.  I know, Jupiter is not exactly a barrel of laughs in the sign of Virgo the way it was in Leo, but I concurred with a reading client this past week that the true measure of the benefits derived from Jupiter in Virgo come from helping others.

Obviously this full moon was very intense for the signs of Taurus and Scorpio.  If money issues arose during this full moon, chalk it up to the Taurus/Scorpio axis of personal finances versus joint finances.  Taurus may have literally felt obsessed with income and scrutinized their investments due to the emphasis on belongings and values.  Since Venus was so heavily involved in this full moon courtesy of that grand earth trine, Scorpio experienced it regarding the issues of the ability to love and be loved.  A major lesson for Scorpio was to figure out how to assert oneself while affording a loved one the same opportunity.  It literally felt like walking a tightrope in terms of trying to balance personal needs with relationship needs.  Scorpios may also have felt compelled to transform a deeply complicated situation and examine their need for stability.

I have my moon in Gemini in the 8^th house, which is Scorpio’s domain.  I dealt with issues of stability and security thanks to the Venus in Virgo Chiron in Pisces opposition squaring that moon.  It triggered some painful wounds that I thought had healed when transiting Chiron in Pisces was squaring that natal moon in early 2015.  It felt like a sucker punch coming out of left field, but obviously these issues weren’t completely resolved or I wouldn’t have been so blown away or felt so vulnerable.  Sometimes even astrologers don’t see it coming, but we have to roll with the punches and adjust, just like everyone else.  As a bona fide recipient of an inconjunct to my moon from Saturn, I have experienced that lesson many times in my life.

The plot thickens and the Scorpio intensity ramps it up a notch on November 2^nd when Mercury enters the sign of Scorpio.  Mercury was retrograde this fall, so it has taken a little longer to cruise into Scorpio.  Be prepared for a very different style of communicating than when Mercury was in the air sign of Libra that loves to socialize in a light, breezy manner.   Mercury in Scorpio likes to observe from a distance, take its time processing information and communicate later.  Deeper conversations that are intensely focused are favored.  The time is ripe to probe the hidden and uncover it.  Investigation rules and it’s an optimal time to play detective.

I am channeling that Jupiter, Mars and Venus in Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off.  Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body. 

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight in your life after the recent cosmic roller coaster of planetary activity, you can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights at:

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Scorpio Season and a Venus Jupiter Party with Pluto

  

It is officially Scorpio season as of 1:47 p.m. on October 23^rd and it kicks off with a quite a punch.  The moon enters Pisces at 1:18 a.m., adding more emotional intensity and sensitivity to the mix.  But more importantly, Scorpio’s ruling planet, Pluto, currently in the sign of Capricorn, forms a delightful trine with Venus in Virgo at 3:43 a.m.  Venus trining Pluto favors creative and artistic endeavors and focuses heavily on relationships.  The only potential drawback with this aspect is a tendency to get caught up in obsession.  Venus Pluto aspects tend to have a rather obsessive quality to them, but the trine, especially in earth signs, can help mitigate any damage that would be more likely to occur with the square or opposition.  Trust me, I have a Venus Pluto square in fixed signs, and it literally breathes tenacity and obsessiveness in relationships.

If any of you have planets or points (like your midheaven, nodes of the moon or ascendant) in 10-16 degrees of the water (Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio) or earth (Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo) signs, you will feel this Venus Pluto transit big-time.  The Venus Pluto trine in earth signs can provide assistance in transforming relationships by fixing them.  Venus is in Virgo, which likes to fix and heal, while Pluto in Capricorn is a real go getter in terms of achieving goals.  As for me, my Saturn in 12 degrees of Scorpio is smack in the middle of this aspect courtesy of having both Venus and Pluto sextiling it.  This should be very interesting with all that action in my 11^th, 1^st and 3^rd houses…

It’s no secret that I have a vested interest in Scorpio season because it is my sign and it’s my time to shine.  But the concept of shining is a rather intriguing one for Scorpios, because Scorpio is all about secretiveness and getting to the bottom of things.  Other themes associated with Scorpio include intensity, passion, strong will, complexity, resourcefulness, tenacity, loyalty, regeneration and revenge if feeling betrayed.  Scorpio can be your best friend but your worst enemy in the world if you cross them.  Scorpio is the fixed water sign and it carries a lot of emotional baggage.  Out of all the water signs, Scorpio is probably the least likely to reveal its emotions, because its mantra is “Still waters run deep.”  The Scorpio season is a powerhouse time, not for lightweights and will deliver much intensity in the coming weeks. If the intensity starts to overwhelm you, just breathe and rest assured that the vibe will lighten when the Sun enters Sagittarius on November 22^nd.

It’s no secret that Scorpios have experienced a rather challenging couple of years with Saturn in Scorpio from 2012 to 2015, but now that Saturn is finally out of Scorpio after a brief return from June to September 2015, Scorpios are free to reclaim their title of the comeback kids of the zodiac.  I love the fact that Michael Lutin once commented that if any sign could survive a nuclear holocaust, it would be Scorpio!

On October 25^th, Venus and Jupiter will be conjunct in Virgo, which is definitely conducive energy for partying, finances and relationships in general.  While neither Venus nor Jupiter is exactly comfortable in Virgo (Venus is considered to be in fall in Virgo), we should still be able to enjoy this aspect if we don’t get too caught up in micromanaging the details that Virgo loves to obsess over.  Jupiter in Virgo requires us to have faith that all will work out in the end if we have done our due diligence. Venus and Jupiter will also be conjunct Mars in Virgo, providing us with the energy to move forward.  And we are still under the influence of that Venus Pluto trine, which is now involving Mars and Jupiter.  Scorpio energy will be quite intense and vibrant on October 25^th thanks to Pluto’s influence.

We have one other aspect on October 25^th that holds the potential for some unexpected communication to erupt.  Mercury in Libra will be opposing Uranus in Aries, so don’t rule out the possibility of some heated discussions or problems with computers, electronics, or transportation difficulties.  It may briefly feel like a Mercury retrograde, but I assure you that Mercury is safely out of the shadow of its most recent challenging Mercury retrograde.  But if you have any planets or points in 15- 21 degrees of the cardinal signs of Capricorn, Cancer, Libra or Aries, you may experience some of this disruptive energy.  Don’t shoot the messenger, I am just trying to give you fair warning…

I am channeling that Jupiter, Mars and Venus in Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off.  Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body. 

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight in your life after the recent cosmic roller coaster of planetary activity, you can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights at:

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Happy Scorpio Season, everyone!

MIghty Mars Heats Up the Action

Mars in Virgo has really been heating things up this week to pave the way for constructive change by trining Pluto in Capricorn on October 15^th in preparation for its conjunction to Jupiter in Virgo on October 17^th.  On October 15^th, I tweeted:

“Mars in Virgo trining Pluto in Capricorn today can fuel the passion to find solutions for healing & practical improvements.”

Mars and Pluto are deemed to be the rulers of Scorpio (Mars claimed the title before Pluto was discovered in 1930), so it is huge to have them favorably interacting, smoothing the waters for deep change and transformation.  Scorpios are heavily impacted by this aspect and I am convinced that it was no cosmic accident that we also had the moon in Scorpio from the evening of October 13^th through the wee hours of the morning of October 16^th.  On October 13^th, I posted the following tweet that resonated big time for many people with over 6700 views:

“Moon enters watery Scorpio tonight bringing on more emotional intensity and opportunities for transformation.”

That Scorpio moon also sextiled Mars, Venus and Jupiter in Virgo on October 14^th while also sextiling Pluto in Capricorn.  This was a boon for improving relationships. Mars trining Pluto is definitely a positive force for leading us on the road to change and Scorpio especially will reap the benefits of these two power house planets working together. It literally is like having your home team rooting for you.

On October 17^th, Mars conjuncts Jupiter in Virgo.  This is a very big deal because we only experience this aspect once every two years.  It is a potent combination of action and enthusiasm for growth.  Mars conjunct Jupiter in the sign of Virgo can trigger a desire to be of service to others and promote healing.

Mars and Jupiter are currently transiting my 11^th house.  Mars will enter my 12^th house on October 22^nd and Jupiter will begin its transit of my 12^th house on November 1^st.  Mars and Jupiter transiting my 11^th house has been providing me with the energy to pursue my goals and interact with new groups.  Jupiter in Virgo asks us to trust our instincts, and I have trusted my instincts to the point where I actually sought out a volunteer position in my community.  This is something I never dreamed I would do.  Talk about the power of Jupiter in Virgo!  I also attended a QPR Suicide Prevention Training on October 15^th, the day of the Mars Pluto trine.  Once again, I have every confidence that this was no accident.

When Mars transits my 12^th house I expect that I will be doing even more reflecting and researching on my goals.  My dreams are always on the intense side, but I anticipate that I will derive even more insight from them during this period.  And on December 12^th Mars in Libra will enter my 1^st house, which will clear the decks for action.

Jupiter transiting my 12^th house will be a much longer transit, lasting until December 2016.  Jupiter in the 12^th house is reputed to offer spiritual protection and renewal, and who can’t use a little of that?  It also generates compassion, empathy and sensitivity while providing access to our subconscious mind.  I am relying on it to guide me on my spiritual path in the coming year.

Neptune in Pisces also featured prominently in this action.  On October 14^th it trined that Scorpio moon, adding an even deeper spiritual dimension to the mix.  Neptune will also be opposing Venus in Virgo on October 16^th, which can create that notorious Neptunian fog regarding idealized affection in relationships and a proclivity towards the victim role.   Neptune continues to engage in more subterfuge when it inconjuncts Mercury in Libra on October 18^th.  So beware of some truths being obscured at this time.  Not everything you hear could be true and there may be some important facts omitted.  Never rule out the power of Neptune.

The bottom line is that change is definitely in the air and there is support for positive change and growth, courtesy of Mars and Jupiter in Virgo making nice with Pluto in Capricorn.  Pluto is all about deep transformation and it’s pretty sweet to catch a break in moving forward after the recent eclipses and retrogrades of Mercury and Venus.

I am channeling that Jupiter, Mars and Venus in Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off.  Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body. 

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight in your life after the recent cosmic roller coaster of planetary activity, you can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights at:

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

Back on Track – Mercury Stations Direct in Libra and New Moon in Libra

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YIPPEE, HALLELUJAH!  After what seems like an eternity in Mercury retrograde land, Mercury is FINALLY STATIONING DIRECT in 0 degrees of Libra at 10:57 a.m. on October 9, 2015.  A collective sigh of relief is being heard round the world.  While it may not instaneously restore order to all of the communication, computer and transportation snafus we have been experiencing since it stationed retrograde on September 17^th, relief is definitely in sight. The energy of a planet is always particularly intense when it stations direct or retrograde, so it may take a couple of days for things to return to some semblance of normality. As an added perk, when Mercury stations direct, it conjuncts the north node in Libra.  This aspect gives a boost to achieving more balance in our relationships and steering us back on track to move forward with our soul’s destiny.

We have multiple astrological opportunities to get our relationships back on track in addition to Mercury direct in Libra.  There is a new moon in 19 degrees of Libra on October 12, 2015 which will be very powerful.  And on October 8^th, Venus entered the sign of Virgo after a four month stay in Leo due to this summer’s Venus retrograde.  Venus in Virgo is described as being in fall because it is not strong in the sign of Virgo and is directly opposite the sign of Pisces, which is Venus exalted.  Venus in Virgo expresses love through actions, not grand romantic gestures. 

The flip side of Venus in Virgo is that it also tends to be perfectionist and hypercritical.  It can take wanting to fix people to a level of codependency if we’re not careful.  Relationships can literally become projects for some people during this transit or if they have it natally.  Character and integrity are very important with Venus is in Virgo.  Both Eleanor Roosevelt and Martha Stewart have Venus in Virgo; in different ways, both women strived for perfection in areas of life that were important to them.

Venus will be in Virgo until November 8, 2015 and it will make some challenging aspects that will test our mettle in relationships.  On October 10^th it will square Saturn in Sagittarius and this aspect heralds the call for a reality check in relationships.  Saturn has a way of forcing us to deal with the realities of life.  On October 16^th, Venus in Virgo will be opposing Neptune in Pisces.  This aspect has the potential for projection of our victim, savior or martyr issues to spill out into relationships, as well being a breeding ground for deception.

But let’s take a look at how this powerful Libra New Moon will play out for us on October 12^th, which is actually observed as Columbus Day in the United States.  Both the sun and moon will be opposing Uranus in Aries, so don’t rule out sudden, extreme changes that can rock our world but ultimately set us on the proper course.  And any deception that may have been obscured by the recent eclipses may come to light.  Libra seeks balance and equality, and Uranus may very well deliver the means to that end in a rather shocking way.  

The new moon will be conjunct my Libra Ascendant and forming a wide conjunction to my natal Neptune, so I don’t think it will be a boring new moon for me.  I am eagerly anticipating a restoration of order and balance in my life, especially since the sun entered my 1^st house on October 10^th.  I never really enjoy the sun’s annual transit to my 12^th house, but I realize its importance and necessity.  This year it coincided with Mercury retrograde, which kind of reinforced the whole theme of reviewing the past year.  I think that my biggest issue with the sun’s 12^th house transit is that I tend to feel invisible and that my physical vitality is lowered so that I am more susceptible to illness.  So having a New Moon on my ascendant is literally bringing me out of the shadows, restoring my physical energy and offering me an opportunity to shine.  Bring it on!

Jupiter in Virgo is also playing a featured role in this new moon.  Jupiter in Virgo is all about opportunity coming through service to others, and it is a stickler for details.  I was speaking with a friend this week who has a natal Jupiter in Virgo and she confessed that while it is a blessing for doing detail oriented work, it also causes her to get bogged down in details.  On the evening of October 11^th, approximately 24 hours before the New Moon, Jupiter in Virgo trines Pluto in Capricorn.  And this is a good thing because Pluto in Capricorn affords us the opportunity to feel empowered in transforming our material life if we pay attention to the details and engage in due diligence.  Jupiter, like Venus, is not all that comfortable in Virgo.  After all, they are affectionately known as the Benefics, and they like to have a good time.  Virgo is not exactly the good time girl; she is more of a “good girl” who does what needs to be done and serves others.  Think back a few months when both Jupiter and Venus were in Leo—it was a very different type of energy which was perfect for the summer season.  Leo likes to shine and party.  Virgo is more reserved and modest. 

I am channeling that Jupiter and Venus in Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off.  Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body. 

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight in your life after the recent cosmic roller coaster of planetary activity, you can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights at:

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix

Eclipse Aftermath and Mercury Retrograde

The lunar eclipse of September 27, 2015 was a beautiful sight to behold if you observed it and while I count myself fortunate to have seen it, its aftermath and repercussions have been lingering this past week.  It was reputed to pack a strong emotional wallop, but for many people, the emotional undercurrent didn’t really hit until the following days.  The bottom line with this eclipse was that repressing emotions was not an option.  The eclipse opposed the south node of the moon and simultaneously conjuncted the north node, which facilitated the resolution of old karmic issues.  Astrologer Kristin Fontana described it as a fallout period where we will be putting certain pieces back together again so that our lives will be put in motion in a way that reflects the events of the past two weeks.  She certainly nailed it with this description!

Mars in Virgo formed an exact square to Saturn in Sagittarius on September 25^th and this seemed to be the message for me personally as a result of this eclipse.  As I have previously noted, Mars squaring Saturn is all about frustrations, limitations and delays.  I swear that this aspect just prior to the eclipse triggered my own natal Mars Saturn square. It can also contribute to feelings of depression.  I felt perfectly fine and emotionally calm on the day of the eclipse, but by Monday I was definitely feeling its effects.  On September 28^th, I tweeted:

“Uranus Pluto square is activated today by Aries moon conjunct Uranus and squaring Pluto in Capricorn.  Aftereffects of eclipse.”

“Communication could still be on edge today with Mercury in Libra opposing Aries moon.  More conflict between we and me.”

I experienced irritation and impatience throughout my day.  I acknowledge that a major theme of the eclipse is letting go of what is no longer serving my best interests, but letting go doesn’t come easy for me.  I am a fixed sign and Scorpio is not known for giving up easily.  On a soul level, I know that some major changes are necessary in my life but I have this annoying little problem of not having enough faith to trust in the process. 

On Tuesday, September 29^th, retrograde Mercury in Libra was inconjunct Neptune in Pisces and this continued to wreak havoc by reinforcing the theme of denial.  Of course Mercury in Libra wants to say everything is fine and Neptune in Pisces prefers to deny any semblance of imbalance or conflict.  Mercury retrograde was on a tear that day for me personally, as my cell phone started taking on a life of its own and my tablet was extremely slow.  I heard similar stories from other people: computers crashed, buses never showed up, and another friend experienced an inability to access email and delete apps on her phone after downloading a new operating system on her iPhone.  Even my computer got in on the Mercury retrograde action on October 1^st by downloading and installing updates while I was trying to write this post.  It is literally a miracle that this week’s post exists.

I have been working as a telephone psychic on a couple of networks for the past six months, dating back to the solar eclipse of March 20^th in 29 degrees of Pisces.  So perhaps it should not come as a surprise to me that when I logged in on September 29^th, there was no record of my being available on the site and no calls. This recent lunar eclipse in 4 degrees of Aries is challenging the decisions I made during that eclipse.  Business has slowed down, and obviously Mercury retrograde wasn’t helping.  But patience is not one of my strong suits and waiting for the phone to ring is not my idea of fun, so I am trying to accept the message that the universe is delivering that this work was transitional for me.  I am stubborn and tenacious, but sometimes you just gotta let go.  I have to practice what I preach.  I want to be doing more astrology and Reiki work in addition to readings, so I am trying to let go of this part of my life.  On September 30^th, the Libra Sun conjuncted that retrograde Mercury, which may very well have been the vehicle that I needed to deliver a message that was crucial to my wellbeing and sanity.

On October 6^th, Mars in Virgo will be in direct opposition to Neptune in Pisces at 7 degrees, so we can expect more craziness to emerge.  Literally, our subconscious is casting a shadow on our real life.  Our addictions to fears, worries, boundary issues and anger can manifest as pretend outrage.  But hopefully we can take productive action to manifest a better reality instead of getting tripped up by our egos.

Mercury will resume direct motion in 0 degrees of Libra on October 9^th, so relief is in sight.  On October 8^th Venus will re-enter Virgo, where it has not been since July 31^st due to the extended Venus retrograde in Leo period.  Venus in Virgo will put the focus on service to others and healing.  Change is coming; that is the real aftermath of the recent lunar eclipse.

I am focusing more energy on developing my Reiki practice as a result of the recent eclipses. I am now practicing on Friday evenings. If you are in the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off.  Reiki is the most profound treatment for stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body. 

For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on my site:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_19.html

If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more insight in your life after the recent cosmic roller coaster of planetary activity, you can learn more about my menu of astrological services at:

http://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter for my daily astrological insights at:

https://twitter.com/danceofphoenix