Aspects of Note This Week
All times listed are Pacific Daylight Time. For Greenwich Mean Time, add 7 hours.
MON: Sun trine Pluto
TUE: Venus square Uranus
WED: Mercury sesquiquadrate Ceres, Sun square nodal axis
THU: Mercury square Jupiter, New Moon 4:00 a.m. PDT, Sun sesquiquadrate Uranus, Sun trine Saturn
FRI: Mercury quincunx Neptune
SAT: Sun quincunx Mars
SUN: Mercury square Pluto
AGAINST A BACKDROP of
smoke and fire, confusion and anger, we are advised by the Virgo Sun to
simply put one foot in front of the other, to focus on the tasks at
hand, and to offer what assistance we can. The tension and the air
quality have both been especially problematic since last week, when
warrior Mars went retrograde in fiery Aries. Our thoughts and heart
prayers go out to all human, animal, and plant life being affected by
current environmental and social challenges.
We
now enter the last full week of Virgo, leading up to the Libra Equinox
on September 22. The astrological highlight this week is our New Moon on
Thursday, September 17, which occurs at 4 a.m. PDT (11 a.m. GMT).
A NEW MOON is always an opportunity to set new intentions, and with this lunation in Virgo –
the sign dedicated to selfless service – we will want to consider how we can most effectively be a representative for the Light during these extraordinary times.
But,
Virgo can be an efficiency expert, having little patience for the time
it might take to intuitively sense our next steps. Virgo can also
be critical or pessimistic if not seeing immediate or tangible results
for our efforts. Another hazard of the sixth sign is a tendency to
compare our offerings (unfavorably) against
another's contributions. Because of these qualities of the sign, we want
to remember the word "practice."
HERE'S a lovely and relevant quote from Ram Dass that I shared on facebook this morning:
“When you go out into the woods and you look at trees, you see all these different trees. And some of them are bent, and some of them are straight, and some of them are evergreens, and
some of them are whatever. And you look at the tree and you allow it. You appreciate it. You see why it is the way it is. You sort of understand that it didn’t get enough light, and so it turned that way. And you don’t get all emotional about it. You just allow it. You appreciate the tree.
"The minute you get near humans, you lose all that. And you are constantly saying ‘You’re too this, or I’m too this.’ That judging mind comes in. And so I practice turning
people into trees. Which means appreciating them just the way they are.”
I especially like that Ram Dass said that he practices turning
people into trees. He was sharing a technique for interrupting our
tendency to judge others, but he was also acknowledging that we must not
condemn ourselves for not being immediately perfect at holding a new
attitude or
perspective.
AT THE TIME
of the New Moon, a mutable grand cross is formed between the Sun/Moon
in Virgo, Neptune in Pisces, the South Node in Sagittarius, and the
North Node in Gemini. A grand cross is a stressful
configuration that requires us to grow in self-awareness, as we must
learn to navigate conflicting interests. This particular grand cross
pushes humanity to take another step in our evolutionary growth, and
indicates that the next four weeks will be highly pivotal in that
developmental process.
With
the nodal axis now in Gemini/Sagittarius, our next stage of evolution
requires that we shift from judgment into acceptance, from
self-righteousness into tolerance, and from dogmatism into impartiality.
This is another reason I find the quote from Ram Dass to be so
appropriate right now.
THE NEW MOON occurs when the Sun and Moon conjoin at 25°00′
Virgo. This lunation is unique, and impacts multiple areas of our
shared experience, because the New Moon forms aspects with every one of
the other main planets, with the exception of Mercury. The tightest
aspects – and therefore the strongest – are the squares to the nodal axis (00°33′), a trine to Saturn (00°26′), and a sesquiquadrate to Uranus (00°15′).
Saturn's
helpful aspect to the New Moon represents an opportunity to realign
with our highest integrity. Although Saturn and Mars are both currently
retrograde, indicating some delays in forward progress, this trine can
help fortify our inner strength and stabilize our intentions. The more
work we do on ourselves right now,
shoring up our internal foundations, the more prepared and better
equipped we will be to move forward when the time is right.
However,
Uranus is in hard aspect to the New Moon, which tosses a wild card into
the game. Uranus deals in the currency of surprises –
and with Uranus currently in earthy Taurus, the unexpected may well be
in the form of weather events and environmental shifts. These upsets
can,
ultimately, serve to increase awareness about humanity's impact on the
natural world. With Uranus, breakdowns occur to carve a path for
breakthroughs to follow.
HERE is our day-by-day unfolding for the coming week:
Monday
- Sun trine Pluto: This
empowering influence enables us to focus our attention on whatever next
steps will take us closer to our goal. This trine enhances a sense of
our life's higher mission, and helps us align with it.
Tuesday
- Venus square Uranus: A
day of some surprises and drama, especially in the realms of values,
relationships, and material well-being. Be flexible in your
expectations. Allow others plenty of space to have their own opinions.
Take a break from your routine to get clearer on what you most value.
Find something that you
appreciate, and spend some time in gratitude for having that
manifestation in your life, no matter how small.
Wednesday
- Mercury sesquiquadrate Ceres:
Frustrations and disagreements on the home front can evoke feelings of
helplessness or hopelessness. Take care not to fall into victim or
martyr mode. Know that we cannot keep others from their lessons.
Remember that unconditional love means holding the energy of love under
all conditions, and
that you can embody this high-level energy without defaulting to
self-sacrifice.
- Sun square Nodes: A prelude to tomorrow's New Moon energies, challenging us to move beyond outdated beliefs, judgments, and misperceptions.
Thursday
- Mercury square Jupiter: Opinions
and beliefs are expressed without restraint, especially over the
fairness (or lack thereof) of the legal system. Big ideas must be
considered realistically.
- New Moon, Sun sesquiquadrate Uranus, Sun trine Saturn: See New Moon descriptions, above.
Friday
- Mercury quincunx Neptune: Options
are unclear, requiring an adjustment in our thinking. Vacillations and
uncertainty make this a day to avoid making concrete decisions.
Saturday
- Sun quincunx Mars: Conflict
over strategies, as what appears to be the most efficient plan may
interfere with individual rights. A third option will be needed to
accommodate both needs.
Sunday
- Mercury square Pluto: Verbal
altercations, opinions strong. Words are laserlike, with the ability to
wound deeply. Be cautious in insisting that another agree with your
truth, as resistance is strong
and demands will only create bigger gaps between you.
IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: This
year is very active, with many areas of your life being affected.
Relationships go through an adjustment, as you figure out what you
really want in this area. Watch a tendency to be overly critical, either
of self or other. Focus on what you truly believe in,
and what provides the greatest meaning for your life. Once you get in
touch with those truths, you have the internal strength needed to
manifest your goals. Be ready for a few surprises, and be willing to go
with the flow, rather than believing you need to have everything figured
out ahead of time. (Solar Return Sun semisquare Venus, quincunx
Mars, trine Jupiter, trine Saturn, sesquiquadrate Uranus, opposite
Neptune, trine Pluto)
Pam
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