The Journal
Current Energies
Here we talk about New Moons, Full Moons, eclipses, retrogrades and other shifts in planetary energies that influence each of us.
Full Moon in Libra 4*12*25
Saturday evening the Moon will be full at 23 degrees of Libra opposite the Sun at 23 degrees of Aries. They will both be squaring Mars at 27 degrees of Cancer, forming a T-square. T-squares are tense aspects that require an adjustment in how we express the energies of the planets involved as they are challenging each other. With this T-square, there is a need to accept what is not working and decide to act differently, not just consider alternatives.
The Full Moon in Libra requires we balance the emotional need for close relationships with the desire to be independent.
Neptune in Aries 2025*2038
On March 30, Neptune moved into Aries. Neptune has not been in Aries for 165 years (the length of time it takes to orbit around the Sun) so this is a big deal. And given that all the outer planets - Uranus, Neptune and Pluto - are moving into new signs this year there is a lot of change in the air.
Solar Eclipse in Aries 3*29*25
Saturday morning's Solar Eclipse in Aries is the 6th and final eclipse along the Aries-Libra axis that began in April, 2023. This axis deals with self (Aries) and how that self interact with others in close relationships (Libra). These eclipses have brought opportunities to explore our individuality and how we expressed it. We also had the chance to delve into how we share ourselves with important others and what our close relationships mirror to us about ourselves.
Solar eclipses are powerful New Moons. They signify a time of new beginnings, ripe for setting intentions and making decisions about the next part of the cycle.
Venus Retrograde 3*2*25-4*13*25
All planets are a type of energy. Venus is the energy of personal connection. She shows what we find attractive, what we value and appreciate, and how we approach relationships. Venus goes retrograde every two years for 40 days. At the beginning of her retrograde Venus is visible in the evening. In the middle of the retrograde, she joins with the Sun and seems to disappear into the solar light. As she moves into the second part of the retrograde cycle, she reemerges as visible in the morning. In astrology, we say she has gone from an evening star to a morning star.
New Moon in Scorpio 11*1*24
November starts with a softer, but no less powerful New Moon at 9 degrees of Scorpio. Scorpio is an intense sign, but most of the focus is meant to be directed internally. In fact, when we approach Scorpio season with an eye towards other people, the vast opportunities for empowerment it offers are squandered.
The dilemma for Scorpio is that the defenses it puts up to avoid the discomfort of vulnerability undermine its need for intimacy in relationships with the important others in its life. Scorpio desires a soul connection; to be known completely by its important others. The challenge during Scorpio season is that level of intimacy requires one to stop hiding and come out of the shadows, to take the risk of being fully seen.
Full Moon in Aries 10*17*24
The Full Moon in Aries brings opportunities disguised as challenges. This Full Moon reveals emotions and behavior patterns we might not have been fully aware of. The question is are you willing to take the risk of being fully seen in your relationships? Can you also take responsibility for showing up as your best self? Will you choose to stop deflecting and instead contribute to relationships that are mutually beneficial and self-affirming for all parties involved?