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.
Mercury Retrograde in Leo 7*18*25 - 8*11*25
Astrology, as has been noted many times, is about cycles. The zodiac is a framework for planetary cycles. Every planet has a separate cycle as it moves through this framework. Retrograde motion is one part of a planet's cycle.
When Mercury is retrograde, its energy is turned inwards. Its time for a pause to allow us to review how we express ourselves. Now Mercury is going retrograde in Leo, the fixed fire sign. Mercury retrogrades are times to pause and reevaluate how you manage the energy of Mercury expressed through the template of Leo. There will be opportunities now to review and redefine your personal power and how you wield it.
Full Moon in Leo 2*12*25
Wednesday morning's Full Moon in Leo will be a shake up to wake up for many. The Sun at 24 degrees of Aquarius is conjunct Mercury at 26 degrees of Aquarius and both are opposite the Moon at 24 degrees of Leo. And they are all being challenged by Uranus at 23 degrees of Taurus, forming a T-square. Let's unpack this.
Sun and Mercury are opposite the Moon in Leo. As with all Full Moons, there is a call to balance the two ends of the continuum, here, Aquarius - Leo. The Aquarius end is focused on community and contributing to a vision for a world that works for all. It is future focused, innovative and ready for change. The Leo end deals with personal power and leadership. When Moon is in Leo, emotional needs and feelings demand to be recognized and honored.
The need to take a new approach will be obvious, but the tendency will be to put up roadblocks and try to justify staying the course. If you choose this strategy, the discomfort of recognizing the need to revise your approach and not actually mustering the fortitude to do so will take a toll.
Mars Retrograde 12*6*24-2*24*25
Mars is the planet of personal will. It is yang energy - how we express our drive to take action and get our needs met. It is how we make things happen, and how we express our anger and frustration when those things don't happen as we want. Mars goes retrograde every 2 years for 2 - 2.5 months. During that time, its energy is turned inwards and we are given time to review how we express our Mars. In addition, the signs it is retrograde in give an overarching theme for the retrograde period.