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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 Scorpio 5*1*26
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Full Moon in Scorpio 5*1*26

And just like that we are in May and the Moon is Full in Scorpio. The Sun at 11 degrees of Taurus shines on the Moon at 11 degrees of Scorpio. While there are still 5 heavenly bodies in Aries, (Neptune, Saturn, Mars, Mercury and Chiron) the temperature has decreased a bit compared to April's New Moon with 7 planets in Aries. Still, this Full Moon is not exactly placid, despite the Taurus Sun. 

The Taurus - Scorpio axis deals with security and resources. Taurus is the fixed earth sign. It takes what was started in Aries (cardinal fire) and builds something practical and usable. Aries inspires. Taurus does the unglamourous but important work of making the inspiration real. Taurus gathers resources and develops them. As the most physically oriented sign, Taurus processes life through the body. Experiences must feel good, must be soothing and pleasurable. Taurus is here to savor. The Bull does not do well when rushed. Taurus energy appreciates comfort, stability, and predictability.

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New Moon in Aries 4*17*26
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New Moon in Aries 4*17*26

If you follow any astrology at all, you have likely been hearing about this New Moon. Just before 8 am (EDT) the Sun and Moon met at 27 degrees of Aries, joining Neptune (2 degrees), Mercury (3 degrees), Mars (5 degrees), Saturn (7 degrees) and Chiron (26 degrees). As has been noted, never in recorded time have there been this many planets in Aries at the same time.

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. It represents initiation energy - that first awareness of being a separate entity; an individual, distinct and unique from all others. Aries is spirit starting out in its human experience. It takes the wisdom and understanding synthesized in Pisces and from this vantage, starts a new exploration of the world with a fresh perspective.

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