Friday, August 19, 2016

Full Moon Phase:  clarity, revelations

Moon in Pisces

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom): Bhairavi, Goddess Who Fortifies the Heart

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will): Kathe, God of the South

Skill: release and realign

True Alignments:  making contact, information exchange, adventurous, greater and better methods, gathering, quests, preservation, gaining, multitude of options and possibilities, the essence of things, empowered, breathing more freely, smooth

Catalysts for Change:  blind spots, false flags, sacrifice, ritualistic acts of darkness, giving away one's power, enmeshed in the material world and/or in base instincts to the detriment of one's spirit, denial, panicky, dogma, trust issues, frozen in time and unable to move, clouded judgment, pushing buttons

Get ready to become a Mental Giant today.

Today's energetics seek to teach us and heal us of thoughts, beliefs, perceptions, and feelings that hold us back.

The primary targets for shifts in understanding relate to perceived losses, broken hopes and dreams, and things that have "failed."

With the release of these restrictions of the mind, we are free to grow.  "Soar" would be a better word because the sheer power of the potential to shift our understanding takes us far above the way things have been, far above the way we have felt.

This is a mighty statement, with a lot to live up to, but the energetics deliver with Mercury making opposition with Chiron today.  Mercury rules our thoughts, thought processes, communication, and information analysis.  Mercury is discharging the energetic of "a flag at half-mast in front of a public building."  Our thoughts naturally turn to grief and loss. 

Chiron rules the hero's journey, teachers of teachers and healers of healers, the quest for knowledge, mission, service to the fellowship of humanity, self-sabotage, learning, and recovering (amongst a plethora of other things -- the mythological Chiron was something of a "Renaissance Man," so the list goes on and on).  Chiron is discharging the energetic frequency of "the purging of the priesthood."  We are naturally taught a new (higher, more advanced) perspective and from it we are healed.  The past is purged.  Chiron also rules cutting (surgically precise, in fact), so the "purge" or split from the past is more like a clean cut.

This is a great blessing.

Freedom from tyranny over the mind is exactly what the fellowship of humanity needs more of at this moment.

As the release occurs today, questions arise.  What was actually "lost?"  Was it what we thought it was?  Was it truly a loss?  Could there ever be a loss of the heart of it?

The Mercury-Chiron dynamic sets up just as the Black Moon moves to 11 Scorpio and the Sabian symbol of "a drowning man is being rescued."  Rescues from the Waters of Scorpio are welcome.  This will be in effect until August 28.

With this today, alternatives are shown.  As the old thoughts and beliefs fall away, new ones are revealed.  The mental and emotional energy trapped within what limits us is freed for other pursuits.  This comes about from the Earth discharging the energetic of "a tree felled and sawed to ensure a supply of wood for the winter."  The new alternative are more sustainable and benefit us more.  Old uses and functions are transformed into new ones.

Our minds are already hyper-engaged in thought with the Mercury-Chiron opposition, and there is added chatter with the Sun disseminating "many little birds on the limb of a large tree."  We may feel "scattered about," but there is plenty of room because the symbol tells us the tree is large.  Going out on a limb is quite natural today.  This is good because it enables us to go far into the unknown (or into the recesses of our minds) to get what we need.  It enables us to see the entire "field" of the past, how it has affected us, and how we would rather things be now.  WE get to choose!

Note that the symbols for the Sun and Earth both involve trees.  Trees are the "neural network" of Gaia Sophia.  They link heaven and earth.  Let's feed a tree a happy thought today.

Finally, pieces of information that are needed to help us shift our perspective may very well come from an outside source.  Venus is discharging the energetic of "two girls playing with a Ouija board."  (I caution against Ouija boards.)  Inner knowledge does not occur in a vacuum.  We are social beings who deeply interact with our environment, which includes the minds of others.  We make our own assessments, but we play on the playground of the mind of Gaia Sophia with the rest of the class.  Key information and messages can come from unexpected sources.

So are you ready to grow today?  Are you ready to engage your Mental Giant?  The only thing we have to lose is what holds us back.

Happy Friday/Mental Giant Day, wise owls!

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Full Moon Phase: clarity, revelations

Moon in Aquarius/Pisces 12:35 pm ET/4:45 pm UT

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom): Bhairavi, Goddess Who Fortifies the Heart

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will): Kathe, God of the South

Skill: navigate dualities

True Alignments:  imagination, transitions, a shift in what one truly values, inner change, flowers and flowering, magnetic, opportunities, uplifting, turning something over to a Higher Power, realignment

Catalysts for Change:  avoidance, interrupting a process by trying to move it forward too quickly, tantrums, inflexible, insensitive, anti-human rituals, forcing things onto others or forcing things out, fearful of change, anger, overcomplicating

Today we have an operation of opposites.  Instead of feeling pulled apart, we can navigate straight down the middle and avoid the bipolarity.

Here is the mix:

1- FULL MOON - The Moon is Full, which heightens emotions and brings things to full expression.  People can become afflicted with "Full Moon Fever."  The light of truth can be blinding; it can hurt.  This Full Moon puts things to the test: testing limits, testing worthiness, testing capability, testing truth, testing waters.  We have a much better gauge and grasp on things by the end of this Full Moon phase.

2- VENUS AND MARS MAKE MASSIVE CHANGES IN STATUS - Today Venus and Mars are discharging two of the most powerful energetics among the 360 degrees of the zodiac.  Venus is discharging "a volcanic eruption," and Mars is discharging "deep within the depths of the Earth, new elements are being formed."  This tells us there is potential for big changes, especially with romantic relationships since Venus and Mars are the characters.  These changes are not bad; in fact, they renew things, making them better.  Things that have been held back come out.  Within this, what we truly value is revealed. 

This combination of Venus and Mars' energetics today could result in a surge of geologic activity.  Also, The Sabian symbol of "deep within the depths of the Earth, new elements are being formed" is the Sabian symbol for the Sagittarius lunar cycle of November 11- December 28, 2016, so events that occur today will be amplified then.  It may be a good idea to note what is happening today for reference later.

3 - PURITY AND BACK TO BASICS - While Venus and Mars are causing things to erupt from the depths, the Earth and Mercury are working softly and gently.  The Earth is discharging the energetic of "an ancient pottery bowl filled with violets," and Mercury is discharging the energetic of "Mary and her white lamb."  Purity, innocence, and true intent are running right alongside of the eruptions from the depths.  We find that "keeping it simple" works best.  This perspective will refresh things, not deride or dilute them.  We want to maintain high standards of respect for all, sensitive to the fact that tantrums and outbursts of emotions ultimately will bring a shift or change to what is of pure heart and foundation.

4- BREAKING ON THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE - The Sun discharges "daybreak - the luminescence of dawn in the Eastern sky."  The keyword with this symbol is "luminescence."  What a great word!  Luminescence is certainly what we get with the Full Moon.  What dawns on you today?  What enables a new beginning?

And another note:  We are moving into an astrological window of time beginning tomorrow and open through September 11 when Mars, Saturn, Neptune (and for a few days, the Sun) will be in significant aspect.  It is a massive event and will produce many more changes in the world.  Even more light is going to enter.  The primary generator of the dynamic is Neptune, which will move tomorrow to "men traveling a narrow path seeking illumination," the energetic it will discharge while all of these planets aspect it.  Mars, Saturn, and the Sun will be empowering the theme.  The mass awakening continues... (More on this tomorrow.)

But for today, wise owls, we stay out of the tug of war.  We take away the lessons and wisdom that today offers.  Whatever erupts needs to erupt.  Whatever simplifies and refreshes situations needs to simply and refresh.  Ultimately, this takes us to a new place, and new places are exactly where we go on a magic carpet ride.  Watch for those volcanoes today, and remember to stop and smell the violets.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Gibbous Moon Phase: trust, magic

Moon in Aquarius

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom): Bhairavi, Goddess Who Fortifies the Heart

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will/Desire): Kathe, God of the South

Skill:  seize the day

True Alignments:  faith, checking things out/taking stock, blessings, truth, skillful maneuvers, spiritual inspiration, checking or interrupting emotions that start to run wild, performances, courage, recognition of multiple talents, release from pressure or obsession or darkness, attentive

Catalysts for Change:  leaping without looking/diving into something without thought of ramifications, selfish, faking, highly critical of self and others, control issues, unproductive mental "loops," testing others, ties that tightly bind, feelings of unworthiness, arrogance, lack of faith

As we approach the Full Moon phase (the Full Moon occurs Thursday at 5:27 am ET/9:27 am UT), the starry skies charge up the following energetics:

1- SIGNS OF ASSURANCE - The Sun is discharging the energetic of "after a heavy storm, a rainbow."  Things happen and information is delivered to us to show us a different perspective, one that reassures us in some way.  "Spectrums" of things show out.  We see a broader picture, which changes our perceptions, beliefs, and feelings.  Things that have stressed, worried, or preoccupied us are released, leaving us to have a more colorful experience of life.

2- SOLVING AND FIGURING OUT - The Earth is located at the degree of "a mechanic testing a car's battery with a hydrometer."  As "heavy storms" of the psyche fade out into signs of assurance, the information, circumstances, and events that we encounter today help us put things together or finally solve them.  We not only see what is out of balance (continuing a theme that began developing yesterday), but we also see how to fix it.  We can "gauge" things better.  A car's battery powers its systems.  Your own "battery" may need adjusting.

3- DIRECTING THE FLOW OF ENERGY/CHOOSING YOUR OWN NARRATIVE - Mercury discharges the powerful energetic of "a lion-tamer rushes fearlessly into the circus arena."  This is about harnessing our power (our "battery") and directing things the way WE want them to go.  Programs of mind control (perceived failure/loss/weakness, hopelessness, guilt, and self criticism) that may be running rampant and roughshod over you can be dashed with one very clear understanding today.  We can break out of a control matrix that has immobilized us.  A shift in mindset from the stance of demanding to the stance of commanding begins the process.  This is wild energy that can "rush" to wild places, but it can bringer order and stability to (tame) the wildest of things.

4- TAKING CARE - In the midst of the wildness, Venus discharges the energetic of "a fine lace ornamental handkerchief."  This energy brings a theme of delicacy to the day. Can we rush fearlessly yet take care?  Yes, we can.  The heart of this Sabian symbol speaks to providing security or joy.  It is about showing that one cares.  These are the foundations for Renaissance.  How can you take better care today?  It is often best to start at home, with ourselves.

Today we follow the Sun and leave heavy storms behind as a rainbow makes way.  Fearlessly, let's carpe diem!

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Gibbous Moon Phase: trust, magic

Moon in Aquarius

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom):  Bhairavi, Goddess Who Fortifies the Heart

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will):  Kathe, God of the South

Skill:  keep an open heart and open mind

True Alignments:  learning from past experience, heritage, form and function, realizations, acceptance and self-acceptance, making sense of distortions, success, inner strength, honor, traditions, reverence for routine or the "mundane," embracing vulnerability

Catalysts for Change:  immediately rejecting, barriers to the heart, unable to commit, disconnected from Nature, testing others, out of balance, feeling unworthy of an offer, incomplete, burning out, elitism

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: "an evening lawn party of adults"  (gathering, reflecting, expanded perceptions, ease)

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: "the magic carpet of Oriental imagery" (the course of humanity's renaissance)

As the month of fortifying our hearts continues, today Mercury the Messenger discharges the energetic of "Cupid knocking at the door of the human heart," reminding us that opening our hearts also means opening doors to new opportunities.

Keeping an open heart and mind means suspending judgment or the need to control an outcome.

Another reason for keeping an open heart and mind today is the Earth at the degree of "a butterfly with the right wing more perfectly formed."  This energetic has a tendency to distort things, making them difficult to judge.  We see a glimpse of what is out of balance, but it can be harder to understand or integrate or solve it.  Hang tight because situations are likely to look and feel differently tomorrow, as the energetics will be more tangible and objective.

To help with maintaining an open heart and open mind today, keep a steady pace and keep back some reserves.  In other words, today is not the day to expend all of your energy.  The Sun is discharging the energetic of "a large camel crossing a vast and forbidding desert."  The Sun recharges us.  Seek it out if you need a boost.  This energetic also brings up issues of self-reliance/dependence, confidence/insecurity, discipline/lack of discipline, and anything related to endurance.

Sweet relief may be noticed today, especially by those with the Sun in Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, or Pisces.  Jupiter just moved off of exact opposition with Chiron (where they combined to bring the depths and heights of wounding, healing, and teaching since July 30).  Jupiter moved from 25 Virgo and "a flag at half-mast in front of a public building" (grief and loss) to 26 Virgo and "a boy with a censer serves near the priest at the altar" (renewal of hope).  The mutable Sun signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces feel this change the most, as the Jupiter-Chiron opposition is happening in the mutable signs of Virgo and Pisces.  Like flowing water, mutable energy changes things.

And finally, the best for last:  Venus conjuncts the North Node today at 14 Virgo's Sabian symbol of "a family tree."  Venus in Virgo represents the Earth Goddess (Mother Earth, Gaia Sophia) for sure.  The North Node brings destiny.  The destiny of humanity is strongly rooted and is beginning to unfold along a new path.

What will the Earth Goddess and destiny bring you today?

Keep an open heart and mind and it will be revealed.

Thursday, August 11, 2016

First Quarter Moon Phase: step out of comfort zone; take initiative or action

Moon in Scorpio/Sagittarius 1:25 pm ET/5:25 pm UT

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom):  Bhairavi, Goddess Who Fortifies the Heart

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will):  Kathe, God of the South

Skill:  look at things from another perspective; revel in the beauty of Nature

True Alignments:  determination, giving credit or recognition, clarity, catharsis, collaboration, blessings, attentive to the signs of Nature, slowing down, truth, cohesive, genuine, starting a practice or discipline, finding answers, empathy, celebrations, moving beyond feelings of obligation, insight into the next lunar month's events

Catalysts for Change:  outbursts (especially angry ones), focused only on self, uncompromising, irrational, clouding the truth, black and white thinking, refusing help or refusing to consider that things may get better, the need to struggle, radical (especially radical risks), acting on assumptions based on past experience, martyrdom

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: August 2 - August 31, 2016 - "an evening lawn party of adults" (integration, sharing, maturing, civility)

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: April 7, 2016 - March 26, 2017 - "the magic carpet of Oriental imagery" (transcending the unraveling control matrix, rising above, leaving the past behind)

Reverence for and celebration of Nature is indicated on today's leg of this year's Magic Carpet Ride.  The Sun is discharging the energetic of "American Indians perform a ritual to the Sun."  Saluting the Sun is a daily practice in many cultures, and is practiced here at Oracle Report as well.  It is good to have a special day to honor the dynamo of life in our solar system and to marvel at Creation.

As we marvel, we keep in mind the following themes that are also indicated in today's energetics:

1- RESOLVING - The Earth is discharging the frequency of energy encoded in the symbol of 20 Aquarius, "a large white dove bearing a message."  Information comes to us via "special delivery."  Messages, signs, and synchronicities stand out more prominently, trying to get our attention.  These messages resolve things, bring things into balance, provide a missing piece, put things together, help us see the light/see the truth, and provide direction for progress.

2- THE OTHER SIDE/PERSPECTIVE/VIEW - The resolution of things may come first from looking at things from the other side.  What is the other perspective?  Consider how it may have been to walk in other shoes.  Put yourself in another's position.  Being able to resolve any dualities comes as Venus discharges the energetic of the Sabian symbol for the next lunar month, the Virgo cycle, at "two heads looking out and beyond the shadows."  Things clear up as we are able to see "beyond the shadows."  The Moon leaves Scorpio today after its dance with the Black Moon (the archetypal shadow side), so the shadow elements in effect for the last couple of days fade out.

3- RELEASE - There may be some other elements that are trying to fade out today, but they may not be as subtle.  Mercury, The Messenger, is discharging the energetic of "a volcanic eruption."  Since Mercury rules our thinking processes and how we communicate, thoughts and feelings that have built up often come up when the "volcanic eruption" energy is in effect.  Tantrums or fits are tempted out.  Resisting the rise of any thoughts or feelings that are uncomfortable usually does more harm than good, but we do not need to be slaves to the energy.  We can rise above it and be civilized.  We can express or release in a way that is productive.  Knowing that the potential is there may be all that is needed to have a "contained release."

4- PATIENCE - The Moon moves into Sagittarius, firing up the quintessential Sagittarian traits of seeking (questing), moving things along or taking things to a higher level, and finding answers (truths).  Exact conjunction of the Moon and Mars occurs at 9:04 pm ET/01:04 am UT at 04 Sagittarius: "a little child learning to walk."  New phases of things begin.  Taking things step by step, one at a time, with patience, is the way to go.  This also may moderate the level of "volcanic eruption" with Mercury.

What keeps us grounded within the swirl of any day's electro-magnetic energetics is holding a connection with Mother Earth and Father Sky.  Today's energy carries a lot of fire, and there is already a lot of fire present in different ways in the world right now.  We see a bigger picture today: things are "released" in order to change perspective, move beyond shadows, and forward agendas of truth, love, and peace.

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

First Quarter Moon Phase: step out of comfort zone; take action

Moon in Scorpio

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom): Bhairavi, The Lionhearted, The Goddess Who Fortifies the Heart, The Goddess Who Calls Forth the Inner Hero

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will): Kathe, God of the South

Skill:  choose wisely

True Alignments:  appreciation of beauty, the power of the imagination to seek/find/create, wonder, multi-faceted, lightening up, like attracts like, taking control of something that is out of control, energized or charged up to do something, new approaches, new mindsets

Catalysts for Change:  disregard for self, hyper-emotional, overreacting, acting purely from basic instinct, self-destructive, overly competitive, mood swings, trying to dominate a situation, apathetic, stressed out, feeling trapped, smooth talkers, indecision, jealousy

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: "an evening lawn party of adults"  (maturing, sharing self, civility)

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: "the magic carpet of Oriental imagery" (transcending the unraveling control matrix, rising above the past)

Today, this month's "evening lawn party of adults" takes to the water, as the Sun discharges the energetic of "a houseboat party."  The party may get a little wild.

When the "houseboat party" energetic is in effect, emotions tend to run higher.  Other energetics in effect today are amplifying this tendency.  We can easily feel ungrounded, unanchored, "undone,"  or get carried away with something.

We may find ourselves in a situation where we need to make a choice.  If you do, it is important to choose carefully and consider all potential outcomes because today's choices spark chains of events. The best choices have truth and love at the core.  Choose what aligns with your truth and what you truly love.

The "houseboat party" energetic also can "lighten" situations.  Viewing things (tasks, responsibilities, missions, projects, etc.) from the standpoint of how to make them more fun will bring more life to them.  The "unmooring" element of the "houseboat party" can also free our minds to take things outside of the box and in new directions.  "Loosening up" in some way will help things progress, especially if there is an obstacle.

Today's energetics also bring the opportunity to see other sides of ourselves -- sides that are undeveloped or have been dormant. 

Also, today is not the day to give up on anything that you have been working toward or anything you have put a lot of time and energy into.

We are always tethered to Gaia Sophia, Mother Earth, even when we feel the most unanchored.  We can float on the "currents" today, seeing where they take us, safe in the knowledge that we are always connected.  Today we embrace change, understanding that it is only scenery and meant only to broaden our experience of life.

(Special Note for Wise Owls with the Sun, Chiron, or the Black Moon in Taurus or Scorpio:  As you are well underway with your journey of rebirth [May 22, 2016 - February 14, 2017], today's "houseboat party" may feel more like crossing the river Styx.  Perhaps the words of wise owl Peggy, from her forthcoming sci-fi novel The Truth Hunters, will offer comfort:

"My sweet.  You are so scattered.  You so long for what will make you whole.  You must embrace and accept what is, exactly how your life is right now.  Nothing else will make you whole again.  When life brings you to your knees in sorrowful devastation, you must search for answers beyond your normal venue.

At the point of suffering when there is nothing left, you will find yourself.  Embrace the feelings.  There are answers in your pain.  Stop shutting it out.  Go within and seek your Truth.  This is the lesson of all pain.  When it knocks at your door, surrender...Don't wait until there is no more pain to bear, nothing left to give, nowhere else to turn.  You will end up at the same place.  You will suffer until you realize your only choice is to surrender to what is present, right now.

Peace is in the perfection of NOW.  It is the place of no past, the place of no future.  It is just NOW.  It is a place that holds no judgment and all that is required of you is to surrender.  You must feel and accept whatever surfaces.  Let yourself just be.  There is no need to forgive yourself, because there is no judgment, so there is nothing to forgive.")

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Crescent Moon Phase: perseverance, dedication

Moon in Scorpio

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom): Bhairavi, Goddess Who Fortifies the Heart, Goddess Who Calls Forth the Inner Hero

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will): Kathe, God of the South

Skill:  be attentive during today's "class"

True Alignments:  creativity, imagination, observant and attentive, looking for the details, the power of "x-ray" vision, inner strength, mystical, observable data, alchemy, ancestry, progress, perspective, finding joy, discoveries

Catalysts for Change:  bouncing around, false stories and narratives, trying to win sympathy, disclosing too soon, inertia, confusion, insecurity, grief and loss (this is attempting to come to resolution), denial, indecision, suppressing feelings, disconnected, repeating a self-destructive pattern

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: "an evening lawn party of adults" (grow up time/grown up time)

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: "the magic carpet of Oriental imagery" *(transcending, rising above, adventure, mystery, magic, hope, wild rides)

Today on the Magic Carpet Ride of Astrological/Natural Year 2016-17 we learn something that enables us to choose a different way in order to prevent/interrupt a repeat of the past.

The Sun (the divine being Sabaoth, according to the ancients) and the Earth (the aeon Gaia Sophia, according to the ancients) are our teachers every day, but they are especially instructive today.

The Sun is discharging the energetic of "a chemist conducts an experiment for his students."  We see all of the elements, conditions, or circumstances of a situation, but we see how we can change those up to have an entirely new situation.  This would create a new experience of life.  How can the elements of a situation (or state of mind or a state of heart) be shuffled, recombined, and therefore renewed?  What do you want to change?

If the answers are not readily available, give it a little time.  The Earth is discharging the energetic of "a man being unmasked at a masquerade."  The curtain or shadow or façade that has blocked the answer or the information will fall.  We will have the opportunity to see something we need to see, learn something we need to learn.

Venus is adding to the "revelatory" energetics as it begins the day discharging "a man becoming aware of nature spirits and normally unseen spiritual energies."  Confusion is lifted.  We see and understand things we did not see and understand before.

These insights keep us off the "merry-go-round" of the past (if we choose to be off of it), as Venus ends the day discharging this energetic.  The past seems to offer comfort and security.  We can rely on the past -- we know it.  We also know where it leads -- what happens.  Today's energetics offer the opportunity for something different.  We are offered a chance for (could it be?) something better. 

As a previously traumatized species in process of working out of trauma, we rarely consider that things could be better.  Hope does not fit into a trauma response.  Trauma responses are about protecting oneself from harm happening again, so there is no room for hope, only survival.

I suggest we consider taking a step off of the trauma response "merry-go-round" and take a step toward a new way.  This step can start right now, today, as the energetics favor showing and teaching us something new.

By day's end, we should see the links and interconnections between things, enabling us to open up space for a different experience -- a different future.

I find that the Oracle Report is often most intelligible or useful at the end of the day, after the dynamics have played out.  If your habit is to read it earlier in the day, you may find that you get more out of it by also reviewing it sometime at the end of the day.

One other thing that is adding to the "revelatory" or "exposing" or "unmasking" nature of the day is the Moon's conjunction with the Black Moon.  Exact conjunction occurs at 7:00 pm ET/11:00 pm UT, but is dominant all day.  Be aware that people tend to project their own feelings and frustrations on to others when this aspect is in effect.  Things well up from the deep and the dark in order to transform.  The Black Moon in Scorpio digs deeply and can bring up the darkest of the dark.  This is because the sign of Scorpio is ruled by Pluto, which is considered the archetypal-astrological energy of the underworld.  The Black Moon and Pluto are consorts in the underworld.  Together they bring transformation and rebirth.  (This is most pronounced for those with the Sun, Black Moon, or Chiron in Taurus or Scorpio.  A rebirth of all levels of who you are is happening.  You are undergoing a massive overhaul in preparation for rebirth.  The overhaul lasts until February 14, 2017.)

So, understanding that "what was concealed is now revealed" as the primary dynamic in operation today, we learn something that enables us to do things or feel a different way.  We remember to incorporate the idea that things could actually be or feel a better way.  We allow hope to enter.  We engage our sacred masculine, our inner Thelete, to guide us using our hearts.  The heart's desire is the key to getting off of the "merry-go-round."  What is your will?  What is your desire?  Which way can it now be?  Which way would be better?

Today, let us attend to the wisdom and will of the Sun and the Earth, as they teach us what we need to know (gno).

Monday, August 8, 2016

Crescent Moon Phase: persevere

Moon in Libra

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom): Bhairavi, Goddess Who Fortifies the Heart, Goddess Who Calls Forth Courage, The Lionhearted

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will/Desire): Kathe, God of the South

Skill: find ways to come together/unite/align with others; make the best of what is around

True Alignments:  thoughtful, taking care with words and actions, sharing, lively, nipping a problem in the bud (before it gets started), illusions and misperceptions exposed, talent revealed, strategic planning, team building, future foretold, the art-science of archetypes

Catalysts for Change: acting on impulse (instead refrain, regroup, rethink), not feeling good enough, carrying things too far/overreacting, fear of speaking or standing up for self, difficulty adjusting, minimizing other people's feelings, underestimating an "opponent," overly suspicious, putting up a wall, controlling other people's minds, attempts to steal (especially stealing or shrouding joy), betrayal

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: "an evening lawn party of adults" (civility, maturity, peaceful convergence, communion with nature)

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: "the magic carpet of Oriental imagery" (transcending, rising above, weaving the true narrartive)

Sabian Symbol for Next Solar-Lunar Year: "a woman's hat with streamers blown by the East wind"

What type of mind space would you like to create today?  What do you want to weave into the magic carpet or narrative of your life?

"STORIES" are important today, as we have powerful energetics to direct the course of events the way we would like them to go or be (especially if they have seemed "out of control" or "out of hand").  This is true, as always, for us personally and collectively.  Things can undergo dramatic renaissance.  We can undergo dramatic renaissance.  We can take great steps toward changing our personal and collective narratives today, as these energetics combine:

1- MERCURY: "a powerful statesman overcomes a state of political hysteria" - Charismatic energy is available -- the kind that turns the tide.  Equilibrium is established.  Emotions were running high this past weekend with the Venus-Mars square and the Jupiter-Chiron opposition, so there may well be things that need to come back into balance.  Things are coming up so that we can deal with them and move in the best directions.  This is what astrological squares produce: the opportunity for growth and development, induced through a change.  Life is not meant to be static or stagnant.  Squares are what makes things happen.

2- SUN: "a volunteer church choir makes a social event of rehearsal" - The Sun brings us the power to come together, find common ground, and integrate.  The symbol references voices joyfully uniting in spiritual service. Like-minded people, places, and things come together or come back together.  A practice or discipline of coming together in common mission carries unlimited positive ripple effects today.

3- EARTH: "a watchdog standing guard, protecting his master and his possessions" - The Earth amplifies the energetics of protection, loyalty, and guardianship.  We know this to be the true nature of dogs, but it is native to us as well (just overshadowed).  What do you want to protect or guard?  To what do you remain loyal or committed?  What is your guidance?  These are good questions to consider today.

4- VENUS: "black and white children playing happily" - Things that have seemed very far apart or dissimilar become less so today.  Dualities or divisions are resolved, often through a softening of beliefs.  Understanding or acknowledging gray areas can take quite a bit of pressure off of things.  It is ok for things to be "in process."

5- MARS: "two men playing chess" - The black and white theme recurs with Mars moving to this degree of the zodiac.  The "chessboard" of the world changes as nations make moves over the next couple of days.  These "moves" reveal longer term plans.  Hidden players are shown.  Double deals, double promises, and double crosses are rapidly coming to light right now with Uranus discharging "a double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings."  Look at all of the "leaks" that are happening.  This theme is enhanced today as the Moon makes opposition with Uranus, doubling the power for revelations.  Exact opposition of the Moon and Uranus occurs at 11:40am ET/3:40 pm UT.  Changes are afoot.

All of these threads are woven to form the stories and narratives of our lives (our magic carpet) today.  The adventure continues.  Let's create our stories.  Let's write them the way WE want them to be.  Let's restore wisdom to full liberty.  Let's show what we can really do.

Friday, August 5, 2016

New Moon Phase: begin, intend

Moon in Virgo

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom): Bhairavi, Goddess Who Fortifies the Heart, Goddess Who Calls Forth Courage

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete ([Free]Will/Desire):  Kathe, God of the South

Skill:  listen to the whispers of your heart

True Alignments:  imagination, communication, messages, childlike wonderment, trust, cutting through and overcoming, creative expression, future plans, simplicity, liberty, spreading goodwill, connection with Spirit, new ideas, the ability to go deeply, lifting up, short cuts

Catalysts for Change:  fooled by appearances and deceptions, rushing through, going about things the hard way or the long way, neuroses and irrationality, an ego-driven need to be heard or seen, speaking before thinking, broken promises, control issues, avoidance, lack of faith, playing games with the heart

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: "an evening lawn party of adults"

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: "the magic carpet of Oriental imagery" (transcending, rising above)

Something greater seeks us today.

The Sun is discharging the energetic of "cherub-like, a human soul whispers, seeking to manifest."  When this dynamic is in effect, life-changing things occur.  Things become more "real."  Deep realizations, significant developments, and new information come to us, bringing the power to entirely transform or change something. 

The purpose of this is to take us to another level -- a better place, a better mindset, a better understanding.

What is your deep inner voice whispering to you today?

There is a good chance that what develops today shows us the way forward -- the way ahead.  We see where we need to go or what is needed in order to proceed.  Guidance, direction, and the ability to persevere comes as the Earth discharges the energetic of "a train entering a tunnel."  When this is in effect, there is only one way to go: forward.  Trying to "go back" does not work well.  Remaining in the past or with what has been "left behind" is not an option.

Whispers can turn into sonic booms today, as Venus completes its journey through Leo, discharging 30 Leo: "an unsealed letter."  The truth comes out.  Leaks and disclosures occur, oftentimes impulsively.  We want to think twice before speaking.  Words cannot be taken back.  It is best to express as gently and respectfully as possible with this energetic.  Expressions of the heart ripple through time and space when we have the "unsealed letter" frequency of energy.  Take care with hearts.

At 11:28 am ET/3:28 pm UT, Venus will move out of Leo and into Virgo, discharging "in a portrait, the best of a man's features and traits are idealized."  This enables many things to unlock/progress/move forward.  It empowers us to put our best foot forward!  As the symbol implies, there can be a tendency to put people, places, and things up on a pedestal, sometimes at the cost of not seeing their reality or true nature.  The question to ask oneself is: Does it work?

Mercury is discharging "an expressionist painter making a futuristic drawing."  This reinforces the themes of "expressions of the heart" and "moving forward" that are already in place today.  The more original, creative, and imaginative anything is, the better (the greater).

The Moon will conjunct Jupiter at 11:20 pm ET/3:20 am UT, just as Jupiter moves to 24 Virgo: "Mary and her white lamb."  This is quite a shift out of the energetic of 23 Virgo: "a lion tamer rushes fearlessly into the circus arena."  A softening occurs.  With the Sun discharging the "cherub-like" energetic, and the Moon and Jupiter combining to discharge the innocence of "Mary and her white lamb," a return to ease can occur.  When pressure is taken off or released, everything becomes easier; we can hear what our hearts are whispering to us.

As the day progresses, relationships take on greater focus.  The primary dynamic in effect through the weekend is Venus making a square with Mars.  Exact square occurs Saturday, August 6 at 8:00 pm ET/midnight UT.  Venus at 02 Virgo shows us something important in relationships with "a large white cross - dominating the landscape - stands alone on top of a high hill."  Mars at 02 Sagittarius shows us what has been hidden and brings things to the surface with  "the ocean covered with whitecaps."  Longtime readers may remember that "the ocean covered with whitecaps" energetic can carry a high potential to effectively deceive.  It stirs things up or it keeps them hidden (to its detriment).  This combination of Venus and Mars (along with the religious undertones of today's energies), could very easily incite violence against others.  We will hold peace in our hearts.

Today, we know that things strive to become greater than they are.  It happens when we listen to what our hearts are whispering.  Happy Friday, everyone!

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

New Moon Phase: begin, initiate, set intention/desire for the new month

Moon in Leo

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom): Bhairavi, The Lionhearted, Goddess Who Fortifies the Heart, The Fierce One

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will): Kathe, God of the South

Skill:  spend time in nature and celebrate Gaia Sophia

True Alignments:  attention to detail, drawn together through shared experiences, new levels of awareness, seeing through and seeing what was formerly invisible or seemingly out of reach, transitions, coordination, team building, courage, mystical experiences, re-ignition of interests, the past giving clues for the present and future, regenerating

Catalysts for Change:  stress, battle for power or control, manipulating others, diving in before looking, doing further damage, chasing an illusion, political correctness, denial of immediate issues, superficial appearances, showing off, irrational, misled, mistrust, giving in to fear, disingenuous

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: "an evening lawn party of adults" (convergence, like attracting like, celebration of life through Nature, ease)

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: "the magic carpet (ride) of Oriental imagery" (transcending old paradigms, beliefs, mindsets)

Welcome to the New Moon in Leo, the month ruled by the Sun!

Here are the themes we have in store this month, with emphasis today:

1- CONVERGENCE OF ALIKE - (New Moon at "an evening lawn party of adults" and Mars at "retired army veterans gather to reawaken old memories") The principle of "like attracting like" is dominant this month.  In many ways, the qualities of respect, receptivity, refinement, and civility will actively counter the mayhem being induced by orchestrated traumatic events.  Like-minded people find ways to join forces or join together to share and be of service.

2 - THEATRICS AND DRAMA - (Saturn at "a theatrical representation of a golden haired goddess of opportunity") All the world is a stage this month, but wise owls rise above this and find ways for all the world to be a playground.  The restoration of Wisdom and Will (the emergence of Second Renaissance within humanity) is founded in a return to the heart's desires.  We are not blindly "played," we choose the roles we want to play and the way we want the world to be.  Our individual choices change the collective experience.  New opportunities, mindsets, beliefs, feelings, perceptions, and opportunities emerge and grow.

3 - REPAIR, RECTIFY, MAKE RIGHT - (Black Moon at "a dentist at work") Things reach a point where change must occur in order to restore balance and sanity.

4 - ADVANCING FEARLESSLY - (Jupiter at "a lion tamer rushes fearlessly into the circus arena")  The Wisdom Goddess Bhairavi fortifies our hearts with strength and courage this month to make advances.  We "up" our game.

4- RE-EXAMINATION AND REJECTION OF THE PAST AND THE OLD PARADIGM - (Chiron at "the purging of the priesthood")  In many ways, this energetic rids of us what hold us back or what is not in alignment with respect for and harmony with life.

5 - BREAKING THROUGH THE PRISM OF A PRISON - (Venus trine the Galactic Center at "daybreak - the luminescence of dawn in the eastern sky") Gradually throughout the month we will have realizations that re-position us and clear the way for new beginnings.  We break chains that have bound us.

6- NARCISSISM IS "ARCHONTISM" WITH ARCHONS GONE WILD- (Pluto at "school grounds filled with boys and girls in gym suits")  The drama of "archontic tantruming" and people utterly losing their senses continues, as expected this solar-lunar year.  The "magic carpet ride" of this solar lunar year finds people "blinded by the light" and making demands ("screeching" pretty much).  We hold the line, strong in our knowledge that what we are seeing is the rebirth of what is real and true and the end of what is flim flam and false.

7- DOUBLE DEALS AND CORRUPTION COMING TO LIGHT - (Uranus at "a double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings") We see the continuation of "what was done in the dark will be brought to the light."  What was concealed is revealed.  The cabal will continue attempts to execute controlled chaos and strife in order to take control.  Order out of chaos no longer works now that the goddess Sophia is awake and rising.  Word to the Illuminati: all that is undertaken this month will backfire next month.  Give it up.

8- WELL-CRAFTED DESTINY - (North Node at "a fine lace ornamental handkerchief")  The symphonic orchestration of our lives takes on new detail, complexity, and delicacy.  What would you like to weave for your future?

9- GRADUATION AND ELEVATION (Earth at "people on a vast staircase graduated upward" and Neptune at "an examination of initiates in the sanctuary of an occult brotherhood")  Time to take things to the next level, wise owls.  This energetic was the theme for the Aquarius 2014 lunar month, which occurred between January 30 - February 27, 2014.  Things that were happening then come to a new level or evolution.

These are the general themes for the month, but we will catch glimpses of these threads beginning today.

New Moon in Leo recording will be posted in the next couple of days.  In the meantime we get on with the mission for this month:  "Dreaming the Narrative of Wisdom."

Happy Sun Month, everyone!  Make sure you catch some rays today.  Go outside, ground, and be at One with Sophia.  Let's celebrate with "a party" in her honor.

Monday, August 1, 2016

Balsamic Moon Phase: release; clear; dream

Moon in Cancer/Leo 9:12 pm ET/01:12 am UT

Skill:  reconsider things from the perspective of increasing inner and outer strength

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom): Dhumavati, Goddess Who Sorts and Winnows

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will/Freewill):  Kathe, God of the South

True Alignments:  inner guidance, moving on, releasing self from stress, creating art, true to self, reassured by signs from Nature (keep Ted Andrews' Animal Speak handy -- the Pocket Guide is a must-have, in my opinion), care, transitions (this is very strong today), rewards, paths opening, emerging from darkness

Catalysts for Change:  feeling lost, selfishness, contempt, impulsivity (slow down), distortions, potential for false flags related to induced/engineered racism, uninspired/disappointed, lack of self-value, feeling alone (not here - this is a happy place for wise owls), immature/arrested development, anger, transience

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: "a very old man facing a vast dark space to the northeast" (facing things, facing facts, about face, face off)

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: "the magic carpet of Oriental imagery" (transcending the past, transcending the old paradigm)

Good day, wise owls!  Today is the last day of this lunar month, a lunar month where we have faced much darkness in the world.  The energetic of "vast dark spaces" dissolves today within the mists of the Balsamic Moon phase.  By the natural cycles of time (based on the Earth, Sun, and Moon), Balsamic phase is the natural time of releasing what we no longer wish to "carry" with us into the next lunar cycle.

Today's energy has poignancy.  The point or reason underlying situations, circumstances, and conditions that happen today is to build inner and outer strength.

With this today, Mercury is discharging the energetic of "two guardian angels bring protection."  Sabian Symbol Queen (my name for her) Lynda Hill writes that we are "never alone" when this symbol is in effect, and that we are "always looked after in times of stress or indecision."

After a month of "vast dark spaces," we are beyond grateful to release burdens and worries to a higher power.  Emotional buildup (especially of anger) since the New Moon in Cancer on July 4 can flow outward. 

Strength is returned in its place.

We actually have a whole month of building inner and outer fortitude coming up.  The New Moon in Leo occurs tomorrow at 4:44 pm ET/8:44 pm UT.  Our HEARTS will be fortified. 

In preparation, it is a good idea to take some sort of action to release whatever we do not want to take with us into the next lunar month, and also what our hearts' desires are at this point in time.

The Second Renaissance (the Return of Wisdom) that is underway is a product of our hearts' desires.  It is an application of our will -- our free will.  This is easy, but we have forgotten how to know (gno).  To remember, a good place to start is with what you enjoyed doing (or wanted to enjoy doing, if it was inaccessible) as a child.  We grow up by growing down.  The heart's desires are rooted in Mother Earth, so that's where we aim.

What makes you feel happy?  What makes you feel grounded and centered?

If, after the "vast dark space" of this lunar month, you have no idea, try this technique: attempt routine tasks with your non-dominant hand.  This will begin the process of bringing balance to the hemispheres of the brain.  From this, things will begin to unfold or develop in different ways.  The inner child can emerge safely, pointing us in the true directions of our hearts.

The Sun and Venus will facilitate the release of the past month and the preparation for the new today with the Sun discharging the energetic of "early morning dew," and Venus discharging "after a heavy storm, a rainbow."  The Earth kicks in with "a popularity that proves to be fleeting."  So, things can go their own way.  They can fade away, be cast away, or go by the wayside.  They can be released to Mother Earth, Gaia Sophia and can be turned into something new.

Today is the last full day of Mars in Scorpio.  Three cheers!  Mars will re-enter Sagittarius tomorrow at 1:50 pm ET/5:50pm UT, a little less than three hours before the New Moon.  Until then, Mars is discharging the energetic of "children in Halloween costumes indulging in various pranks."  It's mischievous energy, but it also pierces the veils between the worlds (which, we remember, is characteristic of the Balsamic Moon phase, so we have double the effect today).

The fellowship of humanity and elements of universal brotherhood and sisterhood are strong today with Mercury moving (at 1:45 pm ET/5:45 pm UT) to the degree of "black and white children playing happily together."  More children.

The playground of Gaia Sophia is active today, isn't it?  The field is wide open for our hearts' desires.  Let's release the recesses of vast dark spaces in our hearts and minds, and prepare for the next lunar month: "an evening lawn party of adults."

Childhood within adulthood just may be heavenly.

Friday, July 29, 2016

Third Quarter Moon Phase: revise, realign

Moon in Gemini

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom): Dhumavati, Goddess Who Sorts and Winnows

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will):  Kathe, God of the South

Skill:  bring love to life

True Alignments: enlisting support, sharp intellect and discernment, finding meaning, opening lines of communication, keeping it real, creating something real, passionate about something, stirred to action

Catalysts for Change: naïve, communication issues, forms of Stockholm Syndrome and mind control, unable to be satisfied, superficial, regret, refusing less than perfection, inequality, unsupportive, inflexible

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: "a very old man facing a dark space to the northeast" (facing)

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: "the magic carpet of Oriental imagery" (transcending)

Ready for a personal revolution and rebirth in consciousness?

Today's energetics certainly get things fired up.  The Sun is discharging the energetic of " a Communist activist spreading his revolutionary ideas," and Mercury swimmingly discharges "a mermaid emerges from the ocean ready for rebirth in human form."

This combination brings forth something within us to take us to the next level.

The energy could be rather radical also, as the Moon opposes Saturn at the degree of "aroused strikers around a factory."  Whatever is being aroused within us leads to a golden opportunity, as we remember Saturn is discharging "a theatrical representation of a golden haired goddess of opportunity."

And, a second chance to receive important information or messages (guidance, clarity, or omens of good fortune in particular) as a second chance is offered today with Venus coming to the degree Mercury discharged on Monday: "a carrier pigeon fulfilling its mission."  What would be fulfilling for you right now?

Being able to "walk the talk" is highly emphasized with the Earth discharging "beautifully gowned wax figures on display."  Look beyond the exterior or outer appearances, as things are much deeper than what is on surface.  This energetic can alert us to what is false or is presenting as something else.  It can also make us very hard on ourselves and others, if we desire perfection, which is most definitely unrealistic.

What is emerging?  Could it be a golden opportunity?  Could it be bringing something in our hearts and minds to life?

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Third Quarter Moon Phase: revise, realign

Moon in Taurus/Gemini 2:17 pm ET/6:17 pm UT

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom):  Dhumavati, Goddess Who Sorts and Winnows

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will): Kathe, God of the South

Skill: broaden/gain perspective

True Alignments:  standing up for self or others, recognizing patterns, lenient and forgiving, self expression, seeing in a new light, signatory, experience, courage, finding a new way, gradual understanding, operating from a new outlook, fun loving, making improvements

Catalysts for Change:  putting off until tomorrow what needs to be done today (please don't shoot the messenger!), missing people, missing things, ignoring information, feeling like one is going nowhere, dominating others, sacrifice, negative coping mechanisms, unwanted side effects, trendy

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: "a very old man facing a vast dark space to the northeast" (facing)

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: "the magic carpet of Oriental imagery" (transcending)

Today the mighty Sun discharges the energetic of "the constellations of stars in the sky."  The sky is the limit today!

Let's see what the constellations of stars tell us:

NEW BEGINNINGS, ENDEAVORS, PERSPECTIVES, AND FEELINGS are highlighted today.  Mercury is located at the degree of "daybreak, the luminescence of dawn in the eastern sky."  What sweet relief a chance for a new beginning can be.  Light returns to help us see and realize.  Perceptions and perspectives change when this energetic is in effect.  Transitions are facilitated.  Changes of mind and mood occur.

A slight element or sense of loss related to something that is letting go may come up.  The nature of life is for the Sun to set and for it to rise.  Change is the way of the Universe.  We want to allow and flow with this natural rhythm today.

Adding to the theme of new beginnings, endeavors, perspectives and feelings is the Earth at "a child born out of an eggshell."  We have the emergence of new ways of doing things, as well as the fruition of projects that have been under construction.  Ideas are hatched under this dynamic.

Fears about failure and self-persecution about perceived weaknesses and mistakes may arise.  It may be hard to trust that new beginnings, endeavors, perspectives, and feelings are valid or even possible.  All things are possible, especially today, since the sky is the limit.  We do not want to box ourselves in with fear or limit our hopes, wishes, and dreams.  It's much wiser to use the energy to make wishes upon "constellations of stars."  Wishes engage and direct our will and desire.  It is very important to not give up hope for the future or become mired in distrust right now.

It may take a couple of attempts to get the new beginning, endeavor, perspective, or feeling underway or off the ground, as Venus is discharging "intoxicated chickens dizzily flap their wings trying to fly."  With this dynamic, we break through the fugue or fog of old paradigms that confuse our minds.  In my experience, this energetic creates high levels of success, but tends to doubt the capability to succeed.  Mostly this involves timing and patience. 

When the "dizzy chickens" archetypal energy is in effect, we may seek escape through something (that intoxicates) or from something (that hinders) in order to gain perspective.  Ultimately, the "dizzy chickens" energetic shows us where we need to accept personal responsibility.  When we do, opportunities open.

Third Quarter Moon phase is the time of the lunar month where we examine all that has transpired, take responsibility for it, and revise our thinking and plans.  We examine what has developed with the wish or intention set at the New Moon.  That was back on July 4 - which seems like an eternity ago, doesn't it.  Much has happened in the world since then.  What needs to be revised or realigned?  Third Quarter Moon phase is the time for that.

So, on our year long "magic carpet ride" with the cycles of the Sun and Moon, today the sky is the limit.  Let's fly this magic carpet like an eagle, soaring and gaining perspective today.

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Third Quarter Moon Phase: revise, realign

Moon in Taurus

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom): Dhumavati, Goddess Who Sorts and Refines

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will): Kathe, God of the South

Skill: listen to your heart

True Alignments: perseverance through obstacles, seeing the glass half full, reassurance, compromise, enhancing the best qualities, choices, building on what has been established, thinking twice before disclosing or revealing, getting back to nature, inspiration, creating works of art, the beginning of opportunities being presented

Catalysts for Change:  selfish, fooling and foolish, fears about capability, ageism, challenges with "putting oneself out there," narrow-minded, clouding or shrouding a bigger picture, propaganda, cults of personalities, hyper-focused on current events and taken on an emotional roller coaster (don't stare at the darkness too long), immobilized

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: "a very old man facing a vast dark space to the northeast" (facing things)

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: "the magic carpet of Oriental imagery" (transcending)

What does your heart tell you today?

The heart's guidance is important today, as there are energetics in effect that tend to induce DRAMA, RITUAL, AND THEATRE. 

The Earth is located at the degree of "a masked figure performs ritualistic acts in a mystery play."  Venus is discharging the energetic of "American Indians perform a ritual to the Sun."  And Saturn will move to "a theatrical representation of a golden goddess of opportunity."

With these, we are aware that some things easily appear not as they seem.  We look behind the scenes of the drama, ritual, and theatre to see what is actually happening.  We see the actual "gold" or value or validity of things, situations, and circumstances.

Each of us is a player in the grand narrative, that is being written in real time.  The question is:  In which narrative are you cast?  What story are you living?  Is it aligned with the narrative of the rise of humanity?  Is it aligned with personal and collective liberation?

"A show" is certainly being put on to redirect our focus onto heartbreak, loss, and grief for humanity.  Masked figures are performing to lead us astray -- away from golden opportunities for life, love, and joy.

It is important to feel our feelings as terror and violence abound.  The Black Moon in Scorpio can take us heavily into the darkness of Scorpio's Underworld.  The Moon in Taurus, Scorpio's opposite, strongly reinforces this energetic, and will do so until the Moon moves into Gemini tomorrow.  And, the Sabian symbol or energetic frequency for this Third Quarter Moon phase is "a widow at an open grave."

I report these not to emphasize the sadness, but to help us understand that the particular combination of energetics right now would naturally elicit feelings of grief and loss even if the level of terror was not happening.  When a new trauma occurs, it builds on old traumas.  Old traumas are often triggered or re-experienced.  We are processing the grief and sorrow of our lives.  This is no easy feat.

But it does signify a turn, because as we process the feelings, they no longer have a hold on us.  Soon, much that we no longer need to carry with us will be purged.  And that is a good thing because there are many golden opportunities ahead.

The masked figures of the cabal that are being unmasked are attempting to have us believe otherwise.  But when masks are taken down, healing occurs.  Healing is what is happening.

Mercury moves to the degree of "after a heavy storm, a rainbow."  We know that there are golden opportunities after a storm.  Release from stresses and worries of the mind come with this energetic.  Answers and information can come at any time to end any internal "heavy storms."  Seeing the good or the blessings in our lives often helps.  Those things are there, even if we do not feel like they are.

UPDATING, NEW APPROACHES, and REFRESHMENT are indicated today with the Sun discharging "an old-fashioned conservative woman is confronted by an up-to-date girl."  Indeed the times are changing.  This energetic wants to free us from things that are taken as given.  Anything we want to change about ourselves (including but far beyond the conception of appearances and images) is supported by the Sun today.  We may be faced with a choice, likely about something from the past that continues to have a hold.

I conclude as I began:  what does your heart tell you today?  Let's listen carefully and follow.

Note:  Saturn is retrograde (appears to move backward) until August 13, and will station direct (appears to move forward once again) at the degree of the "golden haired goddess of opportunity" energetic on August 13.  Saturn will not make it to the next degree until August 30, so we will have many golden opportunities that will cross our magic carpet ride until then.  How lucky.

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Disseminating Moon Phase: communicate, share

Moon in Aries/Taurus 11:38 am

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom):  Dhumavati, Goddess Who Sorts and Winnows; Shodashi, Goddess Who Aligns With the Highest and Best

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will/Desire): Kathe, God of the South

Skill: take heart; take a leap of faith

True Alignments:  tapping into a higher perspective, facing grief or loss, the test of time, ancient knowledge, family heritage or ancestry providing information, balance, connected, discoveries, creating structure

Catalysts for Change:  stuck, boxed in, misunderstandings, frozen in a trauma response of fear/hopelessness, untapped potential, losing touch, indecisive, fear of taking a chance, going backward, envy, in-filling, edgy

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: "a very old man facing a vast dark space to the northeast" (facing things)

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: "the magic carpet of Oriental imagery" (transcending)

Take heart, wise owls.  No matter how things appear to be, all roads lead to liberty.

As the concerted effort to maintain a pervasive state of trauma response within the collective of humanity continues, we attend to the wisdom of the Sabian symbol for this solar-lunar year ("the magic carpet of Oriental imagery) and transcend it.  We rise above it, knowing that what we truly are seeing are the death throes of a power and control monster system that has enslaved the hearts, minds, and souls of humanity. 

That system is coming to an end, struggling to siphon as much energy as it can to stave off the inevitable.  The system feeds on energy.  Fear, despair, sadness, hopelessness, powerlessness, grief, and loss are favorites.

Let's feed our energy into the construction of Second Renaissance (the return of wisdom and balance), and the knowledge of a brighter future in process instead of feeding the machine.  It is hard to do.  But if we think about it for what it is, being tricked and duped and "hovered," we can disengage from it much more easily (and quickly).

Today's energetics involve:

1- TAKING A LEAP OF FAITH, especially with situations that have been in place and seemingly rock solid for a long time.  The Sun is discharging "rock formations tower over a deep canyon."  This frequency of energy makes going back (backward, back in time, back to business as usual, etc.) very challenging.  The energetic also tends to show us where we may feel backed into a corner or in need of decisions.  Taking a leap of faith is often the solution when this frequency of energy is in effect.

2- MIXING AND REARRANGING - Venus discharges the energetic of "a chemist conducts an experiment for his students."  Putting things together in different ways and putting new and different things together produces a different outcome or arrangement.  It's alchemy.  Expanding the field and putting options that we immediately dismissed or could not fathom being possible should be considered.

3- RESTORING BALANCE, especially with our physical bodies if they have been neglected, comes with Mercury at "totally concentrated upon inner spiritual attainment, a man is sitting in a state of complete neglect of his body."  Listening to our bodies is wise, and connecting with the beauty of Mother Nature, Gaia Sophia, rapidly restores balance.

Though in many ways we are very much like the "very old man facing a vast dark space," we understand that the darkness is being faced, but we do not remain in that void.  Instead, we look to the vast, untapped potential that can be extracted from that void.  It is the stuff of life -- of Creation.

We do not accept that the "new normal" of fear that is trying to be forced upon us.  We see above and beyond, to the truth that darkness is actually abating.  It is always darkness before the dawn.  Dawn rises.

(Note:  The Moon makes opposition with the Black Moon between 4:30 and 6:30 pm ET/ 8:30 pm and 00:30 am UT.  Shadow sides are projected outward and onto others right now while the Moon is in Taurus.  Those with the Sun, Chiron, or Black Moon in Taurus or Scorpio, you are under renovation and whatever is happening is leading you toward a massive rebirth of who you are.)

Monday, July 25, 2016

Disseminating Moon Phase: share, communicate

Moon in Aries

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom): Dhumavati, Goddess Who Sorts and Winnows

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will/Desire): Kathe, God of the South

Skill: watch for signs, synchronicities, and repeats for messages of guidance and information

True Alignments: see below

Catalysts for Change:  see below

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: "a very old man facing a vast dark space to the northeast" (facing)

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: "the magic carpet of Oriental imagery" (transcending)

What messages will we receive today? 

During a lunar month that has been quite wild, even by magic carpet ride standards, there is no telling what we could learn before day's end.

Today, Mercury, the Planet of Messages, disseminates the energetic of "a carrier pigeon fulfilling its mission."  The mission of carrier pigeons is to deliver a message.

The delivery of the messages could be rather dramatic and can create a spectacle in order for us to see and hear them loudly and clearly today.  This comes with the (very active right now) Sun discharging the energetic of "a man formally dressed stands near trophies he brought back from a hunting expedition."  The energetic draws attention.  It can dominate.

The wonderful thing is that in Renaissance Consciousness (the "level" or dimension of human consciousness post-April 18, 2015, the date of the shift in consciousness toward sanity and true human nature), the energetic of the "man formally dressed stands near trophies.." shows what is real, no matter what type of display it presents or what type of package in which it is wrapped.  Nowadays, this energy just keeps it real.

Note that the symbol is of "a man formally dressed" next to his trophies.  The symbol does not say "a hunter formally dressed."  Thus, we take it that the man's endeavor or success was probably based primarily on the wisdom of his guide on his hunting expedition - the real, practiced, disciplined hunter.  Dropped in the middle of a natural, exotic environment, would the man have been as successful?

The point of this is displays of power that are superficially-based or based in any way against the highest and best for everyone involved, will show out today.  In Second Renaissance, the "dominance" that the energetic of the "man formally dressed stands near trophies..."  incites the "dominant" force of discernment.

There are a couple of other prominent themes and several aspects of the Moon with other planets today, so let's continue on with the delivery of the message.  Bear with me; it is long, so take what message or messages that fit:

6:49 am - 12:48 pm ET/ 10:49 am - 4:48 pm UT - ATTENTION IS DRAWN

The Moon squares Pluto during this time, delivering a message that draws our attention toward what we truly desire, what supports us, and which course to take.  The Moon will be discharging "fairies dancing in the setting Sun" during this period, adding to the effects of Mars now discharging "the King of the Fairies approaching his domain."  Intuitive levels are high.  The old dynamic would be tricking, deceiving, or deluding others or becoming lost in an illusion we have bought into.  A transformation from one way of thinking or believing into another is trying to occur.

12:49 pm - 7:41 pm ET / 4:49 pm - 11:41 pm UT - DIVERGANCE - CONVERGENCE; SILENCE - HAVING A VOICE

The Moon trines Venus at rather different dynamics: The Moon will be discharging "two prim spinsters sitting together in silence" (bringing separation), while Venus will be discharging "a volunteer church choir makes a social event of rehearsal" (bringing togetherness).  Both symbols involve the voice, whether they be silent or singing.   The "silent voice" part of the energetic may involve becoming quiet inside.  Also, sometimes things may seem to move apart before they or as they come closer together.

7:42 pm- 10:54 pm ET /11:42 pm - 2:54 am UT - REBIRTH, TRAILBLAZING, AND LIBERTY

The Moon conjuncts the Eris Point.  This is the favored degree of the Archons' Illuminati minions to forward their unraveling control agenda and perpetuate false flags (rituals), 21 Aries: "a boxer entering a ring."  The true nature of 21 Aries is about bringing truth and trailblazing the future based on liberty and justice for all.  This is the archetypal energy of Isis, Egyptian Goddess of Magic and Justice, as much as it is Eris, the Greek Goddess of Chaos and Strife.

The Illuminati continue to pull stunts, but they have not yet accepted that all of their stunts backfire now.  The fakeness shows through.  It was Eris, after all, who showed the gods and goddesses their folly by throwing the Apple of Discord inscribed with "To the fairest."  Let's be fair: the old ways are over.

10:55 pm - 2:18 am ET/ 2:55 am - 6:18 am UT - DARING AND SHARING

The Moon trines Mercury during this time frame.  The Moon will be discharging the energetic of "a woman in pastel colors carrying a heavy and valuable but veiled load" (sharing, unloading, easing burdens).  The daring part comes with Mercury discharging "a bareback rider in a circus displays her dangerous skill."  This is a very potent combination.  Much could be revealed.  What is underneath is important.  Great courage is available.  The curtain is pulled back.

2:19 am - 4:19 am ET/ 6:19 am - 8:19 am UT - DOUBLES

Doubling back, double dealing, and double meaning come as the Moon makes its once-a-month conjunction with Uranus.  The conjunction occurs at 25 Aries: "a double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings."  We always want to take extra caution while traveling and remain "in body" and attentive when the Moon aspects Uranus.  We are more accident prone. Uranus can bring shocks and surprises, but it always works for the better, even if we cannot see it at the time.  In fact, it is often very hard to see a silver lining when the shocks and surprises of Uranus come about to rectify things for us.  We are looking twice and taking care during this time.

The Sun released a M1.9-class flare WITHOUT CME yesterday at 1:43 pm ET/5:43 pm UT.  This occurred at the energetic of "two lovers strolling through a secluded walk" (walking the path of love). 

The Sun released  an M5.5-class flare WITH CME Saturday at 1:31 am ET/5:31 am UT.  This occurred when the MOON WAS CONJUNCT NEPTUNE at the energetic of "an examination of initiates in the sanctuary of an occult brotherhood" (initiation).  This was the first M-class flare with CME since January 2, 2016 (see Oracle Report archive for that day here).  I will talk more about this, as the flares are quite significant in the collaboration between Gaia Sophia (the Earth) and Sabaoth (the Sun), in Gnostic terms.

That's quite enough for today, but stay tuned tomorrow, as I discuss how the Oracle Report turns "an examination of initiates in the sanctuary of an occult brotherhood" into "a fellowship of attendants collecting and repositing data and creative works in the sanctuary of Sophia."

Note:  Here is a trick and part of the magic spell that the cabal has been working using the anti-thesis of the Mahavidya Kali, sent in by a wise owl:

http://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2016/07/alert-cern-tomorrowland-mass-ritual-today-3389519.html

Friday, July 22, 2016

Full Moon Phase:  clarity, enlightenment

Moon in Pisces

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom): Dhumavati, Goddess Who Sorts and Winnows

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will):  Kathe, God of the South

Skill: hold-observe-examine

True Alignments:  faith, unified voices, spiritual retreat, building the future (building Second Renaissance), acceptance of self and others, patience, caring for the physical body, ability to weather storms, quiet confidence, relatable, togetherness, the present moment

Catalysts for Change:  afraid to join in or not feeling worthy of joining in, suppressing emotions, emotional outbursts, trying to rush or force things, testing others, pushy and pushing one's beliefs onto others, unable to relate, divide and conquer, loss of confidence, headaches

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: "a very old man facing a vast dark space to the northeast" (facing)

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: "the magic carpet of Oriental imagery" (transcending)

Hold.

This is the word for the day.  In various ways, the "magic carpet ride" we are on during this astrological year comes to a stop - a pause, a hold today.  The dominant energetic "immobilizes."

The wisdom of the Sabian symbols (archetypal descriptions of the 360 frequencies/ harmonics/ degrees of energy), teaches us that resisting this force or trying to force things to move is futile.

The purpose of the "hold" is to enable us to examine something or things more clearly and process our feelings about it more effectively. The energy is heavily emotional, with 1) the Moon moving into watery Pisces, 2) the last day of the Full Moon phase, which brings things to the fullest expression and is oftentimes feverish, and 3) the fact that we are in the Cancer lunar month and Cancer is a water sign.  In astrology, water symbolizes emotions.

The Moon in Pisces brings strong emotions, but they tend to ride under the surface.  Pisces (especially the early degrees) does not like to show its emotions.  It would rather express them creatively or keep them private.  Vulnerability is keenly felt.  The desire to retreat into another world or leave reality behind is strong because Pisces is ruled by Neptune.  Ah, Neptune.  That is a longer story for another day.

The "hold" or "stop and observe" dynamic today comes primarily from the Sun discharging the energetic of 02 Leo: "under emotional stress, blood rushes to a man's head."

Wise owls practice the skills of holding, not reacting; watching, not engaging.  We hold, observe, and examine.

Within this, today there may be a generalized feeling of something being missing or feeling like one needs to seek something that is missing.  We are, all month long, facing "a vast dark space" -- the Creative Void.  It is easy to feel that there is a void or hole today.

But the "vast dark space" "holds" knowledge and power if we stop and look.  The Magic Carpet Ride comes to a stop and parks us right up to it.  In some way, the Void may evoke a fear.  Again, we do not want to react, especially from fear.  If today's energy becomes challenging for you, is there a fear behind what is happening?

As the Moon moves through Pisces, it builds toward astrological aspect with the degree of the New Moon in Cancer back on July 4.  The Moon will trine that degree overnight tonight at 3:15 am ET/7:15 am UT.  The energetic of 14 Pisces- "a family tree" is activated, telling us that GROUNDING is advised.  This means connecting to the Earth, Gaia Sophia, rooting ourselves like trees.  Our roots run deep.  The ancestry of humanity is strong.  Taking some time to gooutside and truly "be" with Nature is highly recommended today.  Sit next to a tree and envision.

Practice patience.  Hold.  Observe.  Examine.

Big hugs (holds) to everyone today!

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Full Moon Phase: clarity, enlightenment

Moon in Aquarius

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom): Dhumavati, Goddess Who Sorts and Winnows, Bhairavi, Goddess Who Fortifies the Heart

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will): Kathe, God of the South

Skill:  evaluate sincerity; maintain center if trauma is triggered; look at may be going on behind the scene

True Alignments:  cleansing and cleaning, purging of pain, displays of love, reliance on inner self and inner strength, clear purpose and clear path, inner beauty, leading a charge, not too big to fail, release, personal authority and sovereignty, rest, straightening things out

Catalysts for Change:  battles over who is in charge, making a show or scene, pompous, tantrums and demands, self-aggrandizement, exploitation, power and control struggles, ignoring the needs of others, insincere, monotonous routines

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: "a very old man facing a vast dark space to the northeast" (facing personal and collective truths, facing The Void)

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: "the magic carpet of Oriental imagery" (transcending difficulties and expanding one's vision of the future)

Behold the Spirit of Revelation!

Amidst the hyper-imposed, hairline precision of orchestrated chaos that is in effect, today the Sun discharges the last degree of Cancer - "a Daughter of the American Revolution."

Revolution is certainly in the air.  Liberty is rising from the ground of Mother Earth, Gaia Sophia, up.

At the same time, Father Sky, Thelete, is raining down a solid sheet of love, integrity, and all things good in order to restore balance (and sanity).

When we compress revolution and balance, we have a Divine Force for REVELATION.

This means anything that is personally or collectively holding us back - a belief, feeling, condition, circumstance, doubt, illusion or other thing that is rooted in feelings of unworthiness or feelings of meaninglessness are being busted up and faced.  This is the time for this to happen because the energetic theme for the lunar month is "a very old man facing a vast dark space to the northeast."  In the Full Moon phase of this cycle, we have the most possible light by which to see.

When something is revealed, it is freed.

As this develops today, we also have themes of:

1- CAPTURING OR GETTING OUR ATTENTION - Two planets are discharging very similar energetics, so there is double power involved.  Mercury is discharging "a pageant moving along a street packed with people."  Mars is discharging "a military band matches noisily through the city streets."  Given the current "climate" of the world, some type of public attack or scene or event would not be surprising.  The scale of it (as in the number of people directly and indirectly affected) could be quite large.

We know from experience that any time our attention is being diverted in a drastic or dramatic way, we look for what is happening that could be hiding or providing cover for a rouse (or a theft, especially of liberties and wealth).  We always ask From what may attention be being diverted? and Why now?

Recall that the Maker of Change (Uranus) is discharging "a double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings," so the potential to be scammed or swindled or fooled AND the potential to not be scammed, swindled, or fooled is quite high.

What is trying to get our attention today, individually and as a fellowship of humanity?

2 - DECISIONS AND PLANS - The Earth is discharging "directors of a large firm meet in secret conference."  When the archontic control program was at full power (prior to April 18, 2015), this energetic was used to forward agendas of the elite or of a certain few, without thought for those who would be affected (exploited).  This no longer works.

Now, this energetic favors collaboration with others to understand something, solve challenges, process feelings, and plan Second Renaissance (the way humanity experiences the world without archontic interference).

Any false flag operations (against life) that have been planned in secret will only result in the faster spread and progression of liberty.  All roads lead to liberty.

3- SINCERITY - Chiron is stationing retrograde (appearing to move backward in the sky) and has reverted back to the energetic of "the purging of the priesthood."  This one is self-explanatory in its literal meaning, but at a deeper level the symbol speaks to re-examination of levels of sincerity.  True motives behind people's actions and behavior are revealed (faced). 

This energetic penetrates to the core of matters.  It rids or cleanses us of something.  It facilitates us taking charge, and not needing someone else to provide spiritual sustenance (or a raison d'etre - a reason for living (apologies to French wise owls for not knowing how to make the circunflex electronically- I am aware of the controversy around it and think that the symbol should be retained).

4 - GIVING IT A REST - Venus is discharging "an evening lawn party of adults."  Traditionally, this is about taking a rest or taking time to relax with others, but there is a level of superficiality that has been imprinted with this symbol.  Wisdom teaches us that when this energetic is in effect, there is often pretense, envy, and ignorance of important matters. 

Superficiality" means shallow or not real, and shallow and not real is no longer supported.  Real structures and relationships based on something that is of true value are what is supported and built up. 

Still, the energetic does tell us that taking it easy in some way tonight will be beneficial.

Today, the fellowship of humanity, the daughters and sons of wisdom and will, rise to the occasion of revelation.  We rise alongside the Spirit of Liberty!

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Full Moon Phase: clarity, enlightenment

Moon in Aquarius

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom): Dhumavati, Goddess Who Sorts and Winnows

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will/Desire): Kathe, God of the South

Skill:  find commonality

True Alignments:  heartfelt revelations, persistent/not giving up, leap of faith, quiet time, pressing on, clear cut, the flow of information, feelings of home, welling or coming up, open to messages, paths opening, seeing what is most valuable to us in life

Catalysts for Change:  exclusion, taking or doing something the longer or harder way, too much detail, judgment of failure, picky, too much noise or information, obsessions, not taking time to reflect or relax, suppression of emotions, comparing or judging self against others, manipulation of currency or markets

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: "a very old man facing a vast dark space to the northest" (facing)

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: "the magic carpet of Oriental imagery" (transcending)

Today's energetics build toward cutting through the extraneous or the obstacles and getting straight to it.  So I will endeavor to do that.

Today begins with a sort of "birth" of something potentially quite precious and inspirational. Interestingly, this "birth" or beginning of something may come about from a forced choice, judgment, or comparison of things that are very much the same.  This comes as the Sun disseminates the energetic of "a Greek muse weighing twins in golden scales."

It would be rare for twins to be born the exact same weight, but the symbol expresses the notion of "sameness" with the term "twins."  So the teaching that is offered is to look at the commonality between things if having to weigh one way or thing against another.  We may come to realize that the two things are very much the same, and thus imbalance can be remedied.  This energetic is highly esoteric and hard to get one's head around, so thinking about things with a "softer mind" in order to grasp its teaching is the method to use.

It may help to take the position of Mercury into account with this, as it gives us the "prequel" to the "twins' birth," as it discharges "cherub-like, a human soul whispers, seeking to manifest."

(The combination could also refer to the concept of soul mates or twin souls as part of the story today.)

Adding to the theme of muses providing inspiration, the Moon will oppose Venus at the degree of "during a silent hour, a man receives a new inspiration which may change his life."

The inspiration or messages may come via symbolism, signs, synchronicities, intuition or gut instinct because the Earth is discharging the energetic of "a woman reading tea leaves."  All that is needed is the will and desire to receive.  All that it takes is being open and observant and practice.

To navigate the field of symbols, signs, synchronicities, intuition, and gut instinct, the wisdom of our experiences should be taken into account.  Mercury the Messenger, which is relatively fast, also discharges the energetic of "an old sea captain rocking on the porch of his cottage" today.  So reflection on the past is part of this.

The energetics today rock and swing.  Not only does Mercury have the "sea captain rocking," but Venus is discharging "children on a swing in a huge oak tree."  This is movement back and forth - between "two scales" perhaps, as in the "Greek muse weighing with a golden scale."

By day's end, the back and forth resolves, as the Moon opposes Mercury at the Sabian symbol of "a train entering a tunnel."  The energetic of "twos" unites into "one" - one answer, one direction (forward).

Cutting to the end, we see that today holds potential for transformative experiences.  Transformation means changing from one state of being to another.  Minds, bodies, feelings, souls, spirits, hearts, beliefs, projects, energy, LIVES are changed -- they turn into something else.  Something golden, perhaps?

(P.S. In Greek mythology, there were nine muses or sisters who were the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne and presided over the arts of history, music, tragedy, religious music, epic poetry, lyric poetry, comedy, dance, and astronomy.  Do any of these call to you today?)

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Full Moon Phase: clarity, enlightenment

Moon in Capricorn/Aquarius 11:12 pm ET/3:12 am UT

Aspect of the Aeon Sophia (Wisdom): Dhumavati, Goddess Who Sorts and Winnows; Bhairavi, Goddess Who Fortifies the Heart

Aspect of the Aeon Thelete (Will and Desire): Kathe, God of the South

Skill: invoking or aligning with the feeling of (true) home

True Alignments: closing in on something or learning something, transcending the superficial/mundane/monotonous/unexceptional, adjustment and acclimation, achieving, fellowship and teams, end of a struggle, relaxation, childlike wonderment

Catalysts for Change:  evasive, avoidant, deceptive, escapism, putting up with something when one should instead move on, irresponsible and putting all of the responsibility on others, confusion, upsets, denial, political correctness run amok, gossip

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month: "a very old man facing a vast space to the northeast" (facing forward, facing the past, facing the truth, facing the self, facing off)

Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: "the magic carpet of Oriental imagery" (transcending the control paradigm, transcending difficulties; receptivity and openness to new experiences, finding true value, weaving a new story/narrative)

The Moon builds toward Full today, building the speed and intensity of things and building them to full light or visibility. 

This Full Moon phase occurs at the energetic of 28 Capricorn and the Sabian symbol description of "a large aviary."  What does this symbol say to you?  It is a good idea to give this some thought, as this frequency of energy will be with us the 3+ days of the phase.

Typically, the "large aviary" brings a certain amount of mental confusion, flitting to and fro, and making a lot of noise about really nothing at all.  "Mental chatter" can be hard to turn off with this, and it can also bring insomnia (especially when it is in effect during a Full Moon phase because it is naturally harder to sleep during Full Moons).  Agitation and frustration with others easily occurs, as we attempt to sort through everything that is "coming in."  Too much (superfluous) information can be overwhelming.  This energetic heavily activates the brain, so if you feel like smoke is coming from your head from the rate of processing all of the information, turn down the noise.  Turn off the source of overstimulation.  Turn away from deceptions of the heart and mind that are attempting to burn you out emotionally, mentally, and physically.  Don't engage the hype.

Definitively, a "large aviary" is also a home for birds, even owls.  It is "large," so there is room to move, spread your wings, or maybe even go "out through the in door" of the cage, if one finds oneself in this type of "aviary."

Other energetic themes in effect today include:

1 - FINDING ALTERNATIVES - The Sun is discharging "an Indian girl introduces her college boyfriend to the assembled tribe."  This can challenge us and offer strength during trying or challenging situations.  We tend to be more judgmental when this Sabian is present, but it does "bridge" people, places, and things.  Things come back together/reassemble or they are offer other direction.  The "same old same old" does not fare well when the Sun is at this location.  The proof is in the pudding.  Truth will always show through with this energetic.

Endings, changes, and adjustments may be the sources that prompt the need for finding alternatives.  Venus follows up what Mercury started yesterday at the degree of "early morning dew," an energetic that symbolizes the end of a dark night and the fertility of a new experience.

2 - INNER FORTITUDE AND RESOLVE - Mercury is located at the degree of "children on a swing in a huge oak tree."  The oak tree symbolizes strength and wisdom gained through experiences.  The image of the swing reinforces the "flitting to and fro" theme and can exacerbate mood swings.  Indecision and going back and forth with something (especially in our minds) comes with this.  However, the image reminds us that innocence and play balance, revitalize, and relieve.  Rocking in a rocking chair can simulate the experience, and is a good way to process and smooth out the sheer amount of light and information that is upon us.

In advance of the Full Moon at 6:57 pm ET/10:57 pm UT, the Moon will prepare the way by making aspects to other planets.  Here is the breakdown, but please keep in mind that energy moves in waves and the following dynamics are in effect for a few hours before and after the time of exact aspect, so these are "guidelines in the timelines":

1:06 pm ET/5:06 pm UT - MOON SQUARE URANUS - Potential for changes, surprises, shocks, and accidents increases.  The Moon will be located at 25 Capricorn ("a leader of men wrapped in an invisible mantle of power") and Uranus at 25 Aries ("a double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings").  Double trouble, double crossing, two timing, and two facing comes with these.  At the highest octave, deception is revealed, and strength to maintain integrity is given.  We will want to be extra vigilant during this time.  If a trauma event occurs (as they being inflicted in rapid-fire succession now), there is likely a second side to it and most likely a false flag. 

If driving during this timeframe, make sure you are focused and "in body," as the energetics cause a natural degree of dissociation or feeling of disconnect from our bodies or ourselves.  We want to make extra effort to pay attention.

2:08 pm ET/6:08 pm UT - MOON SEXTILE CHIRON - Diversifying, moving on, and applying energy in other ways in order to facilitate healing comes with this set.  Chiron is discharging the last vestiges of "the New Moon reveals it is time for people to go ahead with their different projects."  What was intended, happening, or wished for at the New Moon phase (July 4-7) comes to fruition or fullest potential or is revisited now at the Full Moon phase.  The Moon will be at 26 Capricorn ("fairies dancing in the mist of a waterfall"), bringing a tendency toward denial and escapism, which actually shows us what needs diversification, moving on, and application in new ways.

3:12 pm ET/7:12 pm UT - MOON SEXTILE MARS - While the Moon still has "fairies dancing in the mist of a waterfall," Mars has "Indians making camp in new territory."  Since it is Mars, the advance into new "spaces" may be aggressive.  People will be drawing and crossing lines all over the place.  "Divide and conquer" is in full effect.  Let us not be caught off guard or caught wallowing in emotions, as the Full Moon of the Cancer lunar cycle is wont to have us do.  Emotions always run higher during the Full Moon of the Cancer lunar cycle because Cancer is a water sign (emotions), and, well, the Moon rules the sign of Cancer.  Dancing in the mist is much better than being caught in the undertow.  "Contain and maintain" is the mantra, as we lean toward the "bearable lightness of being" that accompanies the energetic of "fairies dancing in the mist of a waterfall."  Mars wants us to move our bodies, so dancing and other forms of movement will be very effective to mitigate all of the mental chatter, emotional waves, and generalized confusion.  Let's move out of the fugue.

Like the Moon and the tides, parasitic activity in the body increases during Full Moons.  Since it is the Full Moon of the Cancer (water) cycle and we are made up mostly of water, parasites have a field day.  We are not powerless victims.  We are becoming empowered thrivers.  It is a process, however, and patience with ourselves and circumstances is needed.

I think that is enough for one day, how about you?  This report is certainly an example of this Full Moon's "large aviary" with a lot of chatter and mental activity.  Winnow through and find what works for you.  Find the one voice - the one that resides inside and speaks to you from "home."

Happy Full Moon!