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 Taurus 11*15*24
Full Moons are times of revelation. They happen when the Sun and Moon are directly opposite each other, allowing the light of the Sun to illuminate the Earth facing side of the Moon completely. Friday's Full Moon happens when the Sun is at 24 degrees of Scorpio opposite the Moon at 24 degrees of Taurus. This axis deals with resources and security. Taurus links things with the body. This Full Moon highlights how safe you feel in your body. Along the Taurus - Scorpio axis, body (Taurus) and soul (Scorpio) must find balance and integration. This Full Moon is pushing hard for your growth.
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?
Pluto Leaving Capricorn
Pluto leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius on 11.19.24. This is a big deal because Pluto has been moving through Capricorn since 2008. Pluto comes with control issues. It shows our deepest fears and how we attempt to manage the discomfort they cause. It also shows the behavior patterns we have developed in order to feel safe or at least less vulnerable. In its higher expression, Pluto is transformative. It reveals what is not working so that it can be transformed into something that reflects the finest we can offer.
Solar Eclipse in Libra 10*2*24
Wednesday's Solar Eclipse in Libra brings the themes of the role of relationships in your life and how to balance your needs with those of your important others. This eclipse offers an opportunity to release outdated patterns so you can embody a new, more authentic version of yourself.
Lunar Eclipse in Pisces* 9.17.24
It's eclipse time! Every year we have 2 pairs of eclipses that are approximately 6 months apart. An eclipse is a powerful New or Full Moon, the influence of which extends until the next set of eclipses. This month's Full Moon is a Lunar Eclipse. It is the first in the Pisces - Virgo eclipse family.
New Moon in Virgo * 9.2.24
We have a New Moon on Monday night when the Sun and Moon meet up at 11 degrees of Virgo. Virgo is the mutable earth sign. Like its sister earth signs Capricorn and Taurus, Virgo is practical, reality focused, and experiences life through the physical.
Full Moon in Aquarius * 8.19.24
Monday afternoon's Full Moon in Aquarius has a lot of moving parts, all of which are pushing us to make long needed changes. Aquarius offers a vision for a better world that Leo energy can be directed towards creating.
New Moon in Leo * 8.4.24
Sunday morning we have a New Moon at 12 degrees of Leo. Leo is the fixed fire sign. Fire signs are idealistic and optimistic. They are "big picture" signs, not especially concerned with details.
Mercury Retrograde in Virgo/Leo * August ‘24
Mercury retrogrades are like speed bumps in life. They are meant to slow us down and allow us to review, reflect upon and revise the way in which we approach the themes of the sign that is being traversed.
Full Moon in Capricorn * 7.21.24
This Full Moon is an astrological Blue Moon. If a month has 2 Full Moons, the second is known as a Blue Moon. They are infrequent, happening about once a year. While this is the only Full Moon in July, it is the second Full Moon in Capricorn.
New Moon in Cancer ⋆ 7.5.24
The New Moon on Friday evening has the Sun and Moon meeting up at 14 degrees of Cancer. All New Moons are opportunities to initiate changes, or at least plant the seeds for something new to take root.
Jupiter in Gemini ⋆ May '24 - June '25
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, falling between Mars and Saturn. It spends 12-14 months in each sign.
Full Moon in Capricorn ⋆ 6.21.24
Cardinal signs start things. There are four cardinal signs - Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. They are inflection points in the wheel of the year. When the Sun enters a cardinal sign, it marks the beginning of a new season.
New Moon in Gemini ⋆ 6.6.24
Thursday morning at 8:38 (EDT) the Sun and Moon meet at 16 degrees of Gemini and form a New Moon. They are joined by Venus, also at 16 degrees of Gemini. Mercury is also in Gemini at 6 degrees and Jupiter just moved into Gemini last week where it will stay through 2025. So there is a lot of Gemini energy prevailing right now.
New Moon in Taurus ⋆ 5.7.24
Late Tuesday night we will have a New Moon in Taurus with the Sun and Moon at 18 degrees. Taurus is the fixed earth sign. Earth signs experience the world through the physical senses, and Taurus is the most connected to the body. No other sign is as sensual.
Full Moon in Scorpio ⋆ 4.23.24
Tuesday evening at around 7:46 PM (EDT) the Sun will be at 4 degrees Taurus opposite the Moon at 4 degrees Scorpio, forming a Full Moon. The Taurus - Scorpio axis deals with security, resources, and values (Taurus) and how we share them intimately with our significant others (Scorpio).
Solar Eclipse in Aries ⋆ 4.8.24
Eclipses, like all lunations, come in pairs. There is a New Moon and a Full Moon; when it is eclipse season, New Moons are Solar Eclipses and Full Moons are Lunar Eclipses. They are powerful lunations with influence that extends until the next set of eclipses. Eclipses are reset points in time, bringing opportunities for big changes.
Mercury Retrograde in Aries
We are having quite a bit of astrological activity recently, starting with the spring equinox on March 20, followed by the Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse on March 25, and now we have Mercury going retrograde.
Lunar Eclipse in Libra ⋆ 3.25.24
Just like other lunations, eclipses occur in pairs. Solar Eclipses are powerful New Moons. Lunar Eclipses are powerful Full Moons. Their influence continues for approximately 6 months, until the next set of eclipses. Our first eclipse of 2024 happens in the wee hours of the morning on Monday, March 25. The Sun at 5 degrees of Aries will be opposite the Moon at 5 degrees of Libra. The Aries-Libra axis is about relationships.