#circe-saturn aspects

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little thoughts on asteroid aspects ☄️

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Circe (34) - Saturn aspects: you are sarcastic, like dark humor or people can think the way you entertain others could be quiet harsh or how I like to call it, “reality”. the ones that get it, the ones that don’t, don’t 😝

Bella (695) conjunction Pluto: your intensity and mysterious aura or acting attracts people. your controller and direct attitude drawns people bc of the security you hold in your words and how you carry yourself.

Bella (695) aspects also could tell what catches most people’s attention of you. for example, I have aspects with sun and pluto, others are intrigued by the bubbly and strong persona, even aggressive sometimes?

Peitho (118) square Chiron: you could have been manipulated, influenced by your family/people around you, you considered your loved ones or you trusted them. You also could have manipulated or started to being persuasive with them and others. in this lifetime you’re learning and understanding you have to be cautious of people’s persuasion bc in the past it affected you strongly. Most important, you could be a healer, later, when you have learned about your experience, you could use it as a way of helping others. You have a way with words in order to make them believe something, in themselves.

*persuasion and manipulation are not the same, but I do believe there’s a thin line you can pass in order to do the other. I also believe, specifically in this aspect, that in some point the persuasion of peitho could have passed to manipulation.

If you have a lot of Narcissus (37117) aspects on your natal chart, sure you are full of yourself BUT depends on other prominent planets/asteroids. For example: I have a lot of Narcissus aspects but I’m conscious about my possibilities and reality because of the impact Saturn -chart ruler- has on me. it’s like saying that I have a why and that certainly would not be called “full of yourself” but knowing my worth? perhaps they could be cocky at times and etc.

What aspect I saw influence in a “full of yourself” attitude? Narcissus (37117) aspecting Chiron. They’re insecure about themselves, if someone affirms they’re attractive they’ll think about it, again and again and the only conclusion they’ll have would be “they’re drooling for me”. One of the placements that aliments that vain attitude is mars dominant -mentioning to make more sense-.

Sassi (7500)- Uranus aspects: you could get away really easily out of trouble. I’ll compare you to a little devil -not really- but it reminds me of a little girl who has a “I did nothing” face and everyone believes her, she in fact did many things. asteroid sassi —> sassy.

Zerlina (531) - Venus aspects: shows you want to be in charge in your relationships -not only romantics-. reminds me of Uranus energy towards authorities: you don’t want to be told what to do, you want to be and that’s it. Depends on the aspect on how you manage that need/attitude.

If it’s square you have a conflict bc sometimes you want to be in charge and sometimes you wish others would take charge.

Diomedes (1437) - Mars aspects: if something bothers you there’s no doubt you’ll stand up by yourself, no matter who they’re, you don’t give a shit, you want them to pay. Others could affirm you turn into another person when you’re mad, you could use the power you hold. this also could be interpreted that you like to be dominant or the one who control things in bed. you could get turned on by people who has power or bothers you.

Kaali (4227) aspecting Ascendant: you hold a lot of power, to destruct and change. You have a lot of presence and when that presence is gone is obvious, people change because of you; something you left there bothers them and encourages them to grow. You’re unforgettable. You could feel the need to defend the weaker. You’re in constant rebirth.

Talent (33154) 6H can tell you have a natural talent of taking care of others, SADLY if it’s aspecting Chiron, it shows you, as a kid, learned to do it.

Ghoshal (17927) aspecting Mercury could mean you often feel others are not paying attention when you’re talking, your ideas, how and what you think. it’s really rare to encounter someone you feel it’s really interested in your mindset and share the same thoughts.

Canup (17836) - Neptune aspects can tell you need to be less delulu, separate what you think from reality -facts-, being more practical in order to become better in life, “reach your highest potential”.

♡ Based on personal experience and what I’ve analyzed in my surroundings.

♡ English is not my first language.

♡ I’m not a profesional astrologer.

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[a-d-nox]

Hello, can you do another description of circe for me please ʕ´• ᴥ•̥`ʔ

Circe in pisces at 25 degree rx, in the 12h sextile moon, quintile MC, opposite mars, square saturn and semi-sextile Uranus. 💓🤍💜

Thank you, I will be more than happy to see all the aspects in detail cause it's long . :)

second ask: “Oh I forgot to add it aspects the moon in 10th, mars in the 6th and my mc is in capricorn”

very in luck that i posted my ask boundaries after this ask. but for future reference - screenshot the aspect pdf and put it in here. because it was kind to add 10h moon so i know that it aspects from 12h to 10h. the opposition is rather straight forward (it often is the house opposite) but i have seen rare cases where its on the edge of being in the opposite house. but now you have left me to wonder where you saturn squares from as well as where your uranus semi-sextiles from? if that makes sense? if i just had the screenshot of aspects i wouldn’t need to wonder and give you a half-ass response for those aspects. nor would i be debating which mc based aspect is stronger, which trumps the mars one, etc. astrologers are only as good as their information.

circe rx: you may want to ease up on seeking revenge it could ruin your life… i always seem to think of circe and medea as different sides of the same coin in that way. circe didn’t get too much hate for her revenge seeking but medea did. so you may want to read the medea myth to see how much resonates. you too may feel you are hunted down for getting even. you may take others for granted just because you want to give what you receive - which isn’t a good way to go through life. you may often find yourself manipulated by others which only frustrates and fuels you more to want revenge. you may be interested in the occult or magic but find that your attempts don’t take you far. you may own a fair amount of books on the subjects but never open them, you may try to read a chart and think that you are understanding it then doubt yourself, you may confuse crystals, you may confuse herbs and purposed, etc.

pisces circe: you may find you are deeply connected to everything around you - to the point that people may say you are intuitive. circe knew that the men were no good at first sight. where you may be like circe - in a rough way - is circe saw odysseus as a hero and someone to worship - sometimes you may take gut feelings too far. circe end up being abandoned - you too may overlook possible negatives after first observation. like circe you may seek revenge because you put too much stock into situations and feelings. you may love too hard and feel betrayed too harshly. you may act as a karmic balance though as a pisces circe.

12h circe: circe had a following of large animals, so you too may like or have exotic pets that others typically do not have. your greatest weapon is likely your ability to manipulate others into doing your dirty work for you. you like circe may prefer to live in isolation - circe was living on the island alone until The Odyssey people showed up. you may have an interest in the unknown - in terms of magic, you may find yourself curious about meditation or astral projection.

aries circe (1°, 13°, 25°): you like circe may enjoy being queen of the island. you love power - circe of course was threatened by odysseus and the crew’s presence initially wanting to be rid of them. you may try to do the same when faced by those who threaten to take your power/authority. you may find you are easily bored with things; which could emphasize the circe rx portion of not having a steady grasp on the occult/magic in the way that you crave. you may find it hard to follow through with a ritual (like cord cutting - you may be the type to walk away because its taking too long (please never walk away from cord cutting rituals)) or with finishing a portion of a study. but if you really want it, the joy of an aries degree, you can have it.

12h circe - 10h moon: positive aspects: you may have a natural instinct to care for other beings that aren’t human. you could be an activist for large animals calling out fur in fashion, animal testing, zoos, etc. you find in your line of work you do a lot to keep those you work for out of that kind of trouble. you may be known as the person who is clever with their words in your workplace. mostly because your words come from a place of deep emotion and you want to make things right. you could write scripts for speakers who advocate for animal rights or for social change. you may find yourself being the caretakers for another’s land or home.

circe-mc: positive aspects: see other post.

12h circe - 6 mars: negative aspects: there is a lot of animal motif going on here so i very hate to crash and burn it but this could suggest that you had a bad go of things with a pet. 6h is pets while 12h is larger animals - you could have been younger and the animal seemed big to you OR it could have been one of those moments where fluffy the turtle “just ran away, sweetheart, he didnt like being cooped up in a tank i guess.” a moment in youth could have changed your views on animals. this too is reminiscent of the 10h aspects so look at the orbs to see which one trumps the other(s). you may find you do a lot of the heavy work and get left in the dust - circe sheltered odysseus for years and had his child, yet he left her. so you too may want to re-evaluate your workspace and check out whether you are being used to do all the leg work. ESPECIALLY if a masculine is involved, perhaps you have a crush on someone and struggle to say no to them. say no - they likely know they are using you to do their work and that you wouldn’t turn them down if they asked you to do something for them. life is a competition - friends don’t exist in the work force; set your boundaries, get your bag, and get out. no need to start drama or get revenge - just start doing your own stuff, so you could level up instead of those you are helping out.

circe-saturn: negative aspects: you may be constantly on guard about others taking you for granted or manipulating you into doing what they want. this does not mean be one step ahead and also manipulate other or take them for granted. you should learn to stifle these fears without restricting/disciplining others. you may have a cold disposition. you likely enjoy when justice is served (you probably watched the heard v. depp case really closely and were excited that depp won).

circe-uranus: positive aspects: you like circe love the freedom associated with being completely alone and away from your kind. you would likely enjoy trading humanity for cows on a farm or a home in louisiana where alligators are rather close. others are very likely to view your life as unconventional for this reason. you could probably shock someone with your skills of persuasion. circe-uranus often reminds me that magic / occult is not always myth, astrology, spell jars, herbs, etc. but rather modern magic is science! you may find that you are rather gifted at inventing new technology or scientific techniques.

hope this helps.

a.d.

p.s. please never dictate how much detail is okay v. not - it’s actually quite rude. i have a world that exists outside of tumblr. commentary like that makes it appear like some of my work is inadequate. i ask everyone to remember i am doing this for free - no exchange is happening, i’m not compensated. i do this because i like astrology; what i don’t like is being told how much work i should do or not do and when to do it though - this is social media it’s supposed to be fun.

p.s.s. next circe ask will be a full description of every placement - my policy is the more ask the more demand so might as well get all the descriptions out there like aphrodite’s and medusa’s posts.

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Occult placements (IMO)

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Since Asteroid Hecate #100 is conj. the Sun in gemini & aligned with mercury (healing & extrasensory) thats Retrograde currently also cool how she is associated with the #3 & gemini is the third sign

the most well-known a water grand trine spiritual traits a

Zodiac signs IMO that are usually occulty: Earth Signs Capricorns ruled by Saturn, Virgo's co-ruled by Mercury(Words) & (Healing)Chiron, Taurus is ruled by Venus which is feminine energy Venusian placements often are strong in charts of people who study these practices, Gemini ruled by Mercury, All water signs, all the final zodiac signs, Leo because it's ties to prophetizing the MAJORITY & ofc always other placements could alter that

Outer bodies prominence/In a cadent house IMO the outter bodies ruling the last zodiac signs are super spiritual, extrasensory & mystical so no wonder

All water houses/2H/3H/6H/9H Heavy placements All water houses are intuitive, the second house rules gifts so what a native possesses, 3rd house what you sound like or say, 6H associated with animals/pets even healing, 9H a spiritual house they like higher guidance & sacred knowledge

Prominence of asteroid Hekate #100, Circe #34 & IMO #212 Medea, Lilith etc.

North Node Heavy aspects

(These are just SOME)

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[lunarticxenia]

Hello, good day to you! Do you know any positions or aspects that show if someone is a vengenful person?

Hi, and thank you, same to you! This is a great question. The ones in bold tend to be the scariest from my observation. For a truly vengeful person I'd say you need like three of these aspects (however depending on how strong your aspect is you might only need the one LMAO), but if you have a prominent Scorpio or prominent 8th house you only need that to be vengeful LMAO imo. The bolded placements are the most terrifying imo. Here's my list:

🔪Mercury in the 8th

🔪Prominent 8th house

🔪Prominent Scorpio in chart (3 or more planets in Scorpio)

🔪Scorpio in the 8th

🔪Pluto in the 1st

🔪Pluto in the 8th

🔪Asteroid Medea (212) aspecting personal planets

🔪Aries moon

🔪Cancer moon

🔪Capricorn personal placements ESP THE MOON

🔪Scorpio Rising

🔪Cancer Mars

🔪Prominent Leo in chart (they're very prideful individuals)

🔪Scorpio moon

🔪Asteroid Circe aspecting personal planets

🔪Mars-Pluto aspects

🔪Moon-Mars harsh aspects

🔪Mars in the 8th house

🔪Libra Mars (They don't get mad, they get EVEN.)

🔪Mercury-Pluto Aspects (pre-occupied with revenge)

🔪Mercury-Mars Harsh aspects (Constantly thinks about what made them angry and they act on it)

🔪Moon-Saturn aspects

🔪Sun-Saturn aspects

🔪Sun-Pluto aspects

Hope this helps! <3

[noweyesee]

·͙Astrological✩Symbols ·͙

A good way to remember the symbols is to understand their meanings. Each line represents something, and forms a pattern that enables us to visualize that element's energy and influence.

—— Lines

The Cross -> Matter

Semi Circle -> Soul

Circe -> Spirit

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�� The Planets in Astrology

┈┈⋆ Sun

We can see that the symbol of the Sun is made of two circles, one inside the other. That means that there is a layer of Spirit inside another, interpreted as the Personality and the Ego.

As such, we can understand that this star reigns drive, purpose, energy and vitality, all driven by the self of someone, their characteristics. As a luminous body, it brings light to aspects that are found in it, showing it to the World.

【☆】Regent of Leo

【☆】Rules 5H

【☆】Transits every Month

┈┈⋆ Moon

The Moon’s symbol is made up of two semi circles, united they represent a layer of Soul that is hidden beneath the other.

That clues us in to the character of emotional influence presente in the Moon, representing both the driving emotion, moods and feeling of a person as well as their unconscious and hidden feelings, more deeply connected with their Shadow and instincts.

【☆】Regent of Cancer

【☆】Rules 4H

【☆】Transits every 2 to 3 days

┈┈⋆ Mercury

The symbol of this planet consists of all lines, consisting of a base made of matter, leading to an elevated Spirit and finally with an ascending, but firmly connected, Soul.

With this we can understand that there is a fixed base of influence, of turning things into something palpable and logical, but that is only achieved through an interlacing and understanding through the mind and soul, all connected and communicating with each other. With this, we can see how Mercury influences mental matters, especially those connected with communication, learning and reasoning.

【☆】Regent of Gemini and Virgo

【☆】Rules 3H and 6H

【☆】Transits every 3 to 4 weeks

┈┈⋆ Venus

Venus’s symbol is made up of a base of matter leading up to the Spirit - with this we can see that this planet is very connected with material matters, and through those as well as by those, their Spirit is elevated.

It shows us that Venus influences reach what makes us feel good, commonly interpreted as what attracts us and what we find beauty in - through those, we express love.

【☆】Regent of Taurus and Libra

【☆】Rules 2H and 7H

【☆】Transits every 4 to 5 weeks

┈┈⋆ Mars

Mars is represented by the Spirit that is, aggressively, pointing outwards with a semi cross, showing us that there is a lot of emotional value, justice and morals that find a drive and direction outwards.

As such, this planet has influence over action directed emotions, actions and feelings, such as libido and passion, courage and aggression but also drive and motivation. Remembering the arrow, all these emotions tend to get expressed outwards and are identifiable and connected with all areas of life.

【☆】Regent of Aries

【☆】Rules 1H

【☆】Transits every 6 to 7 weeks

┈┈⋆ Jupiter

Jupiter is represented by the matter that leads up to an ascending and extended Soul - representing that there is matter at it’s base, but that matter constantly tries to ascend and expand outwards, showing us that there is a certain movement of expansion .

This symbolizes this planet’s influence over expansion and understanding, as Jupiter ris related to matters that will cause growth and consequently luck and abundance in a person’s life.

【☆】Regent of Sagittarius

【☆】Rules 9H

【☆】Transits every 12 to 12 months

┈┈⋆ Saturn

This planet’s symbol is made up of a matter that is almost compacted, lying above a Spirit that seems to be flowing from it downwards. It clues us in that there is a certain strictness to this planet that has both the capacity to help us establish a certain steadinnes but also might suppress our wants and dreams.

Not surprisingly, Saturn influences discipline, routine, law and structure. Both representing earthly ambitions that we have as well as past upbringing that was applied through obligations and rules.

【☆】Regent of Capricorn

【☆】Rules 10H

【☆】Transits every 2 to 3 years

┈┈⋆ Uranus

This planet’s symbol is made of a base of Soul, leading up to matter that is opposed on both sides by two parts of Spirit, telling us that it is related to things that don’t necessarily have a steady base, and that can be surprising and opposing to the present matter.

Due to that, we can tell that Uranus influences change, what moves and is moved through need of reformation that comes from the core, normally connected to an idea or value, and due to that seen as eccentric and rebellious.

【☆】Regent of Aquarius

【☆】Rules 11H

【☆】Transits every 7 years

┈┈⋆ Neptune

Neptune is made up of an upturned matter that extends upwards with some aggression, and an intersection by and also loud Spirit, through which we can assume that this has to do with the opposite of matter, as well as ascending matters of the spirit.

As such, this planet influences what is mystical and obscured, such as dreams, intuition, imagination and all included, but also reveals the flip side of that which can lead to paranoia, delusion and escapism.

【☆】Regent of Pisces

【☆】Rules 12H

【☆】Transits every 10 to 12 years

┈┈⋆ Pluto

Pluto’s symbol seems to turn into itself, composed of a semi cross that seems to be supporting the Spirit that seems to almost be becoming Soul. Through that we can assume that this is connected with matters of Life, it seems like it tells a history of what was and is.

Pluto’s influences over rebirth, transformation and power - it is connected with past lives as well as inherited and internal powers that the person has in regards to drestruction, and as such, transformation.

【☆】Regent of Scorpio

【☆】Rules 8H

【☆】Transits every 12 to 15 years

★ True Node

Composed by an upward spirit that seems to be pulled forwards and has two Souls at each of its bases - we can comprehend that there is a matter of balance but also of direction, almost of a mirror.

The True Node represents Karmic influences, especially those connected with direction, as the name resembles, your True North for this lifetime, that is being supported by the universal forces so that you can fulfill whatever is out there for you.

★ Chiron

Chiron’s symbols outright resemble a key, and as we look further it’s base is a Soul that leads upwards to a half cross that is being “stabbed” by its other half. With this we can assume that this has to do with things we keep locked due to the hurt they caused.

Not surprisingly, this represents and shows us what is vulnerable to us, where there is a wound and pain that needs to be addressed.

★ Earth

A Soul where there is matter inside - there it is, the Earth is our reality, it represents our material life that is kept together by Life itself and the Universe. Here we are.

[lunalilith19]

Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha and their coaches

Marjorie's a Scorpio with a soft Pisces moon and Bacchus, Sisyphus and Circe conjunct her Sun-- Bacchus/Sun could be loving to party or cut loose and dance - it's some sort of indulgence or abandon. Sisyphus/Sun gives the ability to persevere, but also the need to embrace change and not get too locked into habitual patterns. And Circe/Sun: strong will that doesn't bend to how others judge or try to limit us, and a way about you that draws people in.

She has a beautiful Grand Air Trine between her Mars, Jupiter and Neptune which gives a quickness to her energy and a communicative quality to her expression, as well as performance, dance, and athletic ability. Generous and spiritual, with the desire to help others.

Her Venus is out of bounds: something unique and not mainstream about your artistic tastes and expressions and the way you do relationships. in Sagittarius, wanting to grow, have adventures and eye opening experiences through relationships.

And Sun square Uranus: complex and distinctive with a need to do things your own way and an inner tension that drives creativity. There's a lot in her chart about needing to do her own thing, and this direct quote from her is very reflective of that: "Being different is more than ok, you should be proud to be different, it makes you beautiful."

Zach's chart is intense- he's a double Aries with all this go-getter energy plus the intense drive and stubborn determination of a fixed T-square. The apex of his T-square is Neptune in Aquarius, so a strong need to express his individuality and creativity as an outlet for a tremendous inner tension. The balance point is in Leo, so performing and putting his authentic self out there helps stabilize the energy of the T-square. And Venus trines his Neptune apex, so more signs of artistry and inspiration. He has a retrograde Mars opposite Saturn: On the one hand, he's a double Aries, and Aries wants what it wants and NOW, but Mars opposite Saturn can feel stuck or blocked, and retrograde Mars can take longer to figure out how to channel your drive and energy. So he's probably had to learn to work through frustration and deal with anger.

Jupiter trine Pluto: he has a couple of things in his chart that say his words carry an impact. opportunities to accomplish on a grand scale, a strong will and presence.

He has Sun conjunct Pallas: natural fighting spirit along with creative and artistic abilities. a problem solver. And his Mercury is unaspected: a lot of focus and potential brilliance where his interests lie, might not see other views or perspectives easily.

So, how they connect to their coaches, Scott and Marie-France:

Zach and Scott have good aspects for positive work together but also a lot of intensity: Zach's Sun conjuncts Scott's Jupiter: warmth, openness and good will, where Zach wants to do his best for Scott, and Scott has a lot of faith in Zach. And Z's Saturn trines S's Mars: resourceful together, with both wisdom and a youthful spark combining with tenacity

A lot of intensity comes from Scott's Pluto conjuncting Zach's Mars, which is part of Zach's T-square. The power of that transformational Pluto energy amps up the already crackling creative energy and tension in Zach. So Scott has the ability to effect change in Zach and influence his growth. Interestingly, Scott's Pluto also connects to CPom as a team in a T-square in a similar way because Anthony and Zach have Scorpio Mars in the same degree.

Zach's Pluto squares Scott's Sun and Venus: there could be an undercurrent of resistance or control issues that flare up. Though in a student/teacher dynamic, professionalism and limited time together might keep this in check.

Zach and Marie-France have impactful connections:

Zach's North Node conjuncts Marie's Sun: this can be a big one because Marie-France embodies the qualities that Zach is growing towards. Her just being herself is an inspiration.

Zach's Sun conjuncts Marie's Chiron: she unlocks his potential, shows him how to mine something good and creative from difficulty, he somehow brings up old wounds for her in a way that allows healing.

Zach's Sun is opposite her Uranus, her Sun is opposite his Uranus: she sparks awareness in him of a bigger world, excitement and exploration of new paths. Ups and downs with an unpredictable quality to their connection

Zach's Pluto square her Mars: this has the possibility of tempers flaring, but they also have Zach's Mercury trine her Venus which gives them an easy flow of communication that softens their connection. She brings out more sensitivity in him, and they are attuned to each other.

Marjorie and Marie-France:

With Marjo's North Node conjunct MF's Saturn, the student/teacher dynamic between them feels right and natural.

Marjo's Mars conjunct MF's Pluto: a realness to their connection that's empowering for Marjo, where they're not afraid to dig deep. A relationship which has a big impact on Marjo.

Marjo's Sun square MF's Mercury, trine her Jupiter and Saturn: Marjo can get sensitive about the criticism she receives, but overall a very positive and supportive connection with trust and stability.

Marjo's Jupiter square MF's Mars: optimism and positive high energy, maybe differing approaches to their mutual goals, but enterprising and full of ideas

Marjorie and Scott:

Marjo's Sun sextile Scott's Venus: a supportive connection with a harmonious and playful dynamic, particularly for creative pursuits. She appreciates his artistry, he encourages her confidence.

M's Venus conjunct his Uranus: a feeling of acceptance and that she's supported rather than judged by him which inspires their creativity in unusual directions

M's Jupiter square his Sun: her energy is uplifting to him. a spirit of generosity but a tendency for expectations to be a little inflated.

M's Chiron conjunct his Saturn: a lot to learn from each other. she may help him find purpose at a time of personal challenge or loss. he strengthens the foundation that she can grow from and motivates her.

[the-ethereal-serpent]

Wolf's Bane

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General Information

Wolf's bane, also known as aconite, monkshood, aconitum, leopard's bane, mousebane, women's bane, devil's helmet, queen of poisons, or blue rocket, is a genus of over 250 species of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae.

These herbaceous perennial plants are chiefly native to the mountainous parts of the Northern Hemisphere, growing in the moisture-retentive but well-draining soils of mountain meadows. Most species are extremely poisonous and must be dealt with very carefully.

The genus name, aconitum, translates to poisonous herbs. All parts of the plant, especially the roots and seeds, are poisonous. The drug aconite is extracted from the leaves and roots and was once prescribed as a cardiac and respiratory sedative.

The plant was used as an arrow poison and a poison bait for killing wolves, hence wolfsbane. The plant has also been used as an arrow poison to hunt ibex, bear and whale, as well as in human warfare.

In Roman times it was used by the lady Lydia to poison anyone who posed a threat to her son Tiberius becoming Emperor. She even used it to kill her own husband.

It is said to cause a sensation on the skin of wearing a fur-coat or feathers and may induce hallucinations of transforming into different kinds of animals.

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Growing Wolf's Bane

Aconitum prefers full sun and becomes leggy with too much shade. Being native to mountainous meadows, it prefers cooler temperatures. During the heat of the summer, the plant performs best with morning sun and afternoon shade in moist soils. Use plants along streams, ponds, or bogs where soils are moist.

Growing two to four feet tall, monkshood should be placed in the back of the border, where it provides an excellent vertical accent. In rich, fertile soils the plant may require staking. The palmate leaves are a beautiful dark green color.

Diluted, the roots can be used topically as a local anesthetic and numbing agent. It is an active ingredient in many over the counter nerve pain homeopathic remedies.

Note : Gloves should be worn when working with this plant to avoid contact with the plant juices as it can kill you. Death usually occurs within two to six hours in fatal poisoning.

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Mythology, Magic & Folklore

According to legend, it was near Mount Akonitos in Pontus, where the plant grew from the spittle of Cerberus, the three-headed hound of Hades, when folk hero Heracles drew up the beast from its infernal abode. Homer (800 bc) gives the first account of this myth in the Illiad.

Eight centuries later Ovid embellishes the story in Metamorphoses VII, where Scythian sorceress Medea attempts to poison Theseus with aconite. Aconite features also in Metamorphoses VI: Athena sprinkles Arachne with aconite, upon which she is transformed into a spider (VI, 129ff.).

Besides, the legend surrounding Cerberus dates back to the time of Hesiod (800-700 bc), who describes the creature as a fifty-headed do and being the offspring of Typhon and Echidna.

Typhon is refered to as birther of storm winds and father of all monsters and was viewed as the largest and most deadly of all creatures, whereas Echidna was envisioned as a monstrous viper and mother of all monsters. Their ‘poisonous’ blood flows in the veins of Cerberus and inside the vessels of the plant that rose from his saliva

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Aconite is also named hecateis, after the goddess Hecate. Hecate is an ancient Greek goddess of witchcraft, associated with crossroads, gateways, knowledge of herbs and poisonous plants, the souls of the dead/ necromancy and shape-shifting.

In this latter aspect she is called upon as Lycania. Aconite is also thought to have been used by Thessalonian witches in hallucinogenic flying ointments.The Berserkers, an infamous Germanic tribe, reportedly consumed Aconite in order to transform into ‘werewolves’.

An example for poisoning with aconite features the, perhaps, most famous suicide of all times: Cleopatra, pressed for time, may have killed herself with the help of a poisonous cocktail containing aconite, poison hemlock and opium poppy rather than the bite of a cobra.

References in Germanic folklore: Aconite was sacred to Thor, the Norse god of thunderstorms and lightning. In German this connection is reflected in various folk names given to the plant, such as Sturmhut and Thor’s hat. Other popular German names are Eisenhut = helmet, and Mönchshut = monk’s hood

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Sacred to Shiva

Shiva, who is, amongst others, is worshiped as a god of poisons. According to legend, the essence of all poisons (Hala hala), spread from the whirling motion of the ocean of milk, Samudramathana, when it produced the holy cow.

The gods were frightened and ran to mount Kailash, where Shiva sat meditating, and asked him for help. Shiva took the poison in his hands and drank it. His wife Parvati feared for her husband and choked his throat so that the poison eventually would get stuck and upon which his throat turned blue. Because of this Shiva is also called Nilakantha = blue throat.

Through his deed Shiva saved all beings from becoming poisoned. Only a tiny bit of the poison had dripped from his hand which until today flows in the veins of the blue aconite and other poisonous plants. Another version of the story tells of Shiva having turned blue from consuming all the poisons in the world

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Using Wolfsbane in Magic

The plant can be used in spells of protection and warding, summoning spirit hounds to guard a person, place or thing; and empowering other protective spirits and egregores when used as an offering

Shapeshifting and transformation

Aspecting with animal familiars, journeying in animal form, lycanthropy and werewolf mythos.

Sacred Plant of Witchcraft

Connections to Hecate, Circe and Medea associate this plant with patrons of the magical arts.

Underworld Journeying

Provides the means for journeying, helps to separate the spirit from the body, connection to Cthonic (lower realms) due to the plant’s mythological origins with Hecate and Ceberus, both residents and guardians of the Underworld.  They can be petitioned for access when journeying to their realms, and also provide protection for the physical body in its vulnerable state.

Aggressive/Offensive Protection

Its association with Battle magic, through Germanic berserkers known for using this and other intoxicating plants to enhance their battle prowess turning them into raging animals. It was also employed practically as a potent arrow poison known for taking down wolves and men, hence its namesake.

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Correspondences

Planet: Saturn

Gender: Feminine

Element: Water

Deity: Hecate

Powers: Protection and invisibility

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[alohaastro]

Moon transiting Aquarius to Pisces, Saturday, June 18th, activates unpredictable behavior in people as they are pulled in two different directions - doing what their higher minds think they should do, versus yielding to their baser instincts - as the moon joins Saturn retrograde in Aquarius to form a trine aspect to the sun in Gemini, while squaring Uranus, the North Node, and Venus in Taurus, conjunct Mercury in Gemini. While searching for the image that would convey today's planetary transits, I learned some interesting things about the goddess, Circe. It seems she got herself banished for ungoddess-like behavior, but while in exile on her island, she became proficient at her witchcraft skills like casting spells and making potions. When Odysseus and his men are on her island, and begin to act like pigs, she turns his men into pigs. Your actions and the image you project today can definitely affect your reputation and station in life for some time to come as Mars and Chiron in Aries square Pluto retrograde in Capricorn. This same square aspect can reveal unethical or negative qualities others may have been hiding from you. A square aspect between the sun in Gemini and both Jupiter in Aries, and Neptune in Pisces, suggests it will be better for you to choose the higher road in your personal choices, and in your treatment of other people, even if you are ridiculed or persecuted. It is difficult to feel like the outsider, when others are gaining through illegal or unethical means, but as the moon enters Pisces this evening, while still squaring Venus, the North Node and Mercury, you may see some instant karma at work, or have your own situation transformed, as if by magic. Make sure it's good magic. #horoscope #dailyhoroscope #moontransit #mooninaquarius #mooninpisces #Aquarius #Pisces #astrology #astrologer https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce9DUctOu5r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[txwitchery]

God/desses and Festivals G-P

Genii: Guardian spirits (singular: genius). Juno were the equivalent for women. Much like the lares, the genii are abstract divine beings that reside in everything-- each family has one, and each object too has one. The juno had various titles depending on the marital status of a woman: Iuno Iugalis for marriage, Iuno Matronalis for married women, Iuno Pronuba for brides, and Iuno Virginalis for virgins or single women.

Hercules: a deity-hero who inspired strength and ruled over childbirth and infants. Amulets were made representing his club which particularly caught on in Germany and Scandinavia. Brides in rome would wear a belt tied with a square or reef knot, known as a Hercules knot, likely to protect their virginity, as it was difficult to untie.

Honos: a later god of chivalry, military justice, and honor; sometimes identified with Virtus.

Inuus: god of sexual intercourse and possibly of livestock, by extension fertility; maybe a facet of the god Faunus.

Invidia: goddess of envy and inevitable retribution. She has the Evil Eye and was often associated with witches and magic, especially Circe.

Ianus: god of gates and doors, and by extension, beginnings, endings, transitions, and duality. He was often depicted with two faces facing in either direction, generally with one face bearded and the other clean-shaven. He is ceremonially invoked before any other god, as he ‘opens the door’ into Heaven. He must, for this reason, also receive an offering. New Year’s Day is sacred to him, and omens observed were said to affect the rest of the year. Cakes made of salt and spelt were burned on altars to Ianus, and people made gifts of figs and honey to one another so they would start the year out on good terms. The beginning of each month is also sacred to him, and a sacrifice was offered accordingly. 

Iuno: queen of the gods and wife of Iuppiter. Her symbol is the peacock and her festival as divine mother was celebrated as the Matronalia, on 1 March. Sacrifices were made in her honor, and women received gifts from their husbands and daughters and prayers were made on their behalf. Women attending Matronalia rituals were not allowed to have their hair up or wear a belt or any other knots in their clothing. A meal was also prepared for the household salves, who did not have to work. She also rules over the first day of the Lupercalia, and was celebrated on the Nonae Caprotinae (7 July, where women of all castes would picnic and play games under wild fig trees). Her main functions as a goddess were to enforce sovereignty, rule over fertility, and protecting troops in war. As mother of the gods and Queen of Heaven, she also ruled over marriage and faithfulness, and protected women, especially wives and mothers (making her month, June, the best in which to marry).

Iuppiter: king of the gods and god of the skies and thunder. His symbols are the thunderbolt and eagle, and his sacred tree is the oak. He is the husband and brother of Iuno. The ides of each month were sacred to him, as well as the nundinae, in which rural people were allowed to sell their wares at the markets. He had the most festivals of any god or goddess, including the Visalia (19 August), the Meditrinalia (11 October), the Poplifugia (5 July), and both of the epulum Iovis (13 September and 13 November). He is a god of weather, the sky, the keeping of oaths, and trust and justice, especially as they relate to government function.

Iustitia: goddess of justice, law, and divine order. She is often pictures with a set of scales in her left hand, weighing the strengths and weaknesses of a legal case. 

Iuturna: goddess of fountains and springs and mother of Fontus.

Iuventas: goddess of youth who watches over those coming of age. An offering was made to her by a boy who was first allowed to wear a man’s toga.

The Lares: guardian deities who observe, influence, and protect all within their sphere of function-- mainly the household. Most homes had an alter to the lares which watched over the family within, and offerings were given them regularly. Lares also ruled over fields, roads, ships, and the Roman state as a whole. The bulla of a boy becoming a man was given to the Lares on their shrine, as were the hairs of his first, ceremonially-shaven, beard. 

Laverna: goddess of thieves, cheats, liars, and darkness; an infernal goddess. Libations were made to her with the left hand.

Latona: goddess of light and mother of Apollo and Diana.

Lemures or Larvae: the vengeful ghosts of those who were not given a proper burial or funeral rites. A feast called the Lemuria was held on 9, 11, and 13 May to exorcise these spirits by walking barefoot and throwing black beans over the shoulder at midnight, saying ‘haec ego mitto; his redimo meque meosque fabis’ (this I send; with these beans I redeem myself and my family) nine times, then banging bronze pots together, saying ‘Manes, exi paterni!’ (Spirits, leave the home of my fathers!).

Levana: goddess who oversaw the lifting of a newborn child up by the midwife following the cutting of the umbilical cord; protector of newborns.

Liber: god of wine, fertility, and freedom, associated with Bacchus. He especially ruled over fertility in nature and agriculture, as was celebrated alongside his consort, Libera, at the Liberalia festival (17 March), a rustic traditional ceremony at which Liber’s priestesses wore wreaths of ivy and made libia (cakes) of oil and honey for sacrifice. A large phallus was carried through the countryside to bring fertility and protect from evil. 

Libera: the female equivalent of Liber; goddess of female fertility.

Liberalitas: god of generosity and free giving.

Libertas: goddess of freedom and the Roman commonwealth, whose symbols were the pilus and the festuca (associated with the manumission of slaves).

Libitina: goddess of burial and funerals whose priests were grave-diggers.

Lima: goddess of the threshold.

Lua: consort of Saturn to whom soldiers sacrificed captured weapons.

Lucina: goddess of childbirth, often associated with Iuno.

Luna: goddess of the Moon and female complement of Sol. May also be an aspect of the triple goddess alongside Hecate and Proserpina. She is often depicted driving a two-yoke chariot, or biga. 

Lupercus: rather obscure god of shepherds and wolves who was celebrated at the Lupercalia on 15 February.

Lympha: agricultural goddess of fresh water. Also a divine source of inspiration or epiphany. Her cult-- and cults of nymphs in general-- were related to worship of Bacchus.

Mana Genita: a rather obscure goddess who appears to have ruled over infant mortality: i.e., knowing if a child would be born living or dead. Dogs were sacrificed to her.

Mania: goddess of the dead, who ruled the underworld. Sometimes called the mother of ghosts or mother of the Lares.

Mars: god of war and masculinity, father of Romulus and Remus and therefore of the Roman people. He is also rather more loosely connected to agriculture and the wilderness as defender and protector of Roman interests. The wolf, bear, peony, and woodpecker were sacred to him. The beak of a woodpecker (likely the European Green Woodpecker) was carried as an amulet, believed to contain Mars’ power to protect from harm. He was often depicted in the nude with only some armor and a weapon, a symbol of his bravery and lack of fear. The spear, often wrapped in laurel, is his symbol. Horse races, the Equirria, were held in his honor on 14 March and 27 February, and were said to have been started by Romulus. His priests were the Salii, twelve youths who dressed in warriors’ clothing and guarded Mars’ sacred shields. Mars was also celebrated on 17 March, his Agonium Martiale, 23 March, the Tubilustrium (a feast to cleanse the trumpets used in sacrifices and make the army fit for war), 15 October, the sacrifice of the Equus October (October Horse), and 19 October, at the Armilustrum (a ritual purification of weapons).

Mater Matuta: Often associated with the goddess Aurora. She ruled over the dawn, newborn children, the sea, and the harbour. She was celebrated at the Matralia on 11 June, at which single women prayed for their families and then drove a slave out of the temple.

Mellona: goddess of honey and beekeeping.

Mena: goddess of the menstrual flow.

Mercurius: guide of souls to the underworld and god of financial gain, commerce, eloquence, divination, travelers, luck, thieves, and trickery. His symbol is the caduceus, and his sacred animals are the cockerel, the ram, and the tortoise. He brings dreams.

Minerva: goddess of wisdom, weaving, strategy, and the arts. Her sacred animal is the owl. She also had authority over doctors and medicine. Her festival, the Quinquatria, was celebrated 19-23 March and poetry contests and plays were held. Women consulted fortune-tellers throughout the festival. Offerings were also given on her behalf on 13 June. 

Moneta: goddess of memory; mother of the Muses.

Mors: god of death.

Murcia: a mysterious goddess about whom not much is known, though she has been associated with both myrtle trees and with laziness.

Mutunus Tutunus: a marriage deity, about whom not much is known. His symbol is a winged phallus. Christian writers later claimed that Roman brides would use a dildo of sorts sacred to this god shortly before their marriage to prepare them for sex.

Nenia Dea: goddess of funerals, and especially the funerary song.

Necessitas: goddess of destiny and inevitability.

Neptunus: brother of Iuppiter and Pluto; god of the sea and of horses. He was celebrated at the Neptunalia, 23 July, when shelters were built out of tree branches to host picnics and games. 

Nerio: goddess of valor and war; consort of Mars.

Ops: goddess of abundance, fertility, and the earth; consort of Saturnus. Mother of Iuppiter.

Orbona: a goddess who was invoked by barren parents who prayed for a child.

Orcus: god of the underworld who punished those who broke oaths. 

Pales: god of shepherds and livestock. Celebrated in the Parilia on 21 April, which was also marked as the anniversary of the founding of Rome. The festival included a ritual jumping through a bonfire of straw, olive branches, laurel, and sulfur; grain and milk offerings; and purification of livestock pens and quarters. 

Parcae: the Fates; Nona who spins the thread of life, Decima who measures it, and Morta who cuts it, choosing the manner of a person’s death. 

Patalena: guardian of flowers.

Pax: goddess of peace, often depicted holding a scepter, cornucopia, and olive branches. Her festival fell on 3 January. 

Di Penates: domestic gods of the storeroom, to whom an offering was burned at every family meal.

Picumnus: god of growth, fertility, matrimony, and young children.

Pietas: goddess of duty, devotion, loyalty (especially to one’s parents) and religious orthodoxy. Her symbol was the stork.

Pilumnus: nature god who looked after growing children. New parents would make up an extra bed after the birth of a child to invite Pilumnus into their home to watch over the child.

Pluto: god of wealth and king of the Underworld. Husband of Proserpina; often associated with Dis Pater. Saying his name was generally avoided lest he take one’s soul.

Poena: goddess of punishment and divine retribution.

Pomona: goddess of fruit, gardens, and orchards. Her symbol is the pruning knife and her festival was held on 13 August.

Portunus: god of keys, doors, ports, and livestock. His festival was 17 August, the Portunalia, on which keys were thrown into a ceremonial fire to invite good luck. 

Priapus: god of agricultural fertility, fruit, and penises. He was always depicted with a large, prominent erection. He was also a protective god, whose large penis was rather a threat to those who would dare trespass or steal on a property he protected, as depicted in the Priapeia. 

Proserpina: goddess of spring, grain, and the underworld. Daughter of Ceres. Her return to the Underworld to be with her husband, Pluto, marks the turning of the seasons to winter, and when she ascends to the surface to be with her mother, spring and summer return.

Providentia: goddess of readiness, memory, and understanding. 

Pudicitia: goddess of modesty and virginity.

[hereticaloracles]

Full Moon in Capricorn- Howl at the Moon

“People who shut their eyes to reality simply invite their own destruction.” James Baldwin

Effective Date: July 9th, 2017

Helios’ Astrological Angle on the Full Moon in Capricorn– AHHHHRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! This astro is something else, Heretics- It’s the type that makes you want to just let out a primal, feral scream because that’s all that really makes sense anymore. This is the buildup to the eclipses, you guys- They are coming. This moon aims to get you ready for the true magic of some truly major eclipses, ones unlike anything we have really seen before. You are in for an intensely Shamanic ride this time, and you are going to need to do battle with your darkness and your light, all to get back your soul.

Artemis’ Tarot Take on the Full Moon in Capricorn-  Are you scared of where you’re going?  Do you have no faith, sailor, in following the stars? This full moon is the turbulent waters before the storm – when the wind is whipping at your sails and your crew is growing anxious. Will this storm take us off course, or will we bear it and harness it and move through it?  This one is going to require a lot of will power and a decisive choice concerning where you want to go next – moves toward vitality and an end to this mopey, depressive slump. You are molting, Heretics, and it’s time to push out of your old carcass and be born anew.

The Sun, Moon, and Pluto– So, what do we have this time? Well, Cap Moons are always difficult, as the Moon is in the sign of its detriment, but a Full Moon, with Pluto? Lordt, if there was ever an Ayahuasca Moon, this would be it…. This does lend itself one very interesting gift, however- Emotional detachment. As the vast majority of people I have heard from have been struggling with a deluge of emotion, not being able to pull their head up above water, this can be exactly what is needed. Unfortunately, it’s never quite that simple- When you move into the detachment mode, you are going to need to process everything that you have been running from: All your loss, your pain, your failures, your wounded egos, your rage and the darkness you try to keep locked away that threatens to swallow you whole. All of it will come up now, the very second that you are able to detach and let your soul breathe. The most crucial thing you need to remember is not to run from it, not this time. This time, I want you to stand your ground, but don’t fight it; Hold fast and let it all overtake you. Allow it to win. Notice how I chose my words, not saying give up- that’s because this is only part of the process, part of the magic. When you allow it to saturate you, seeping into you, truly feeling it and giving it what it needs, only then can it be released- and the shit that you carry doesn’t just need released, it need expunged! We’re talking full-tilt, Linda Blair in the Exorcist style. When you do this, you will be raw. You will feel empty. Do not seek to fill the void in you with the poison you just went through hell to get rid of. Walking into these eclipses empty is right, and it’s better to go light than weighed down with your baggage.

(Minor Planets used: Deucalion, Ceto, Psyche, Arachne, Hidalgo, Niobe, Ophelia)

The Sun (The Star), Moon (2 of Swords), and Pluto (3 of Swords)-  Idiots are happier people.  I mean, it’s true, right?  The more you know, the more you are destroyed a little inside.  So why are we so obsessed with seeking?  Why are we so against living in a state of ignorant bliss in the primal sea of life?  Why do we constantly choose to go into the cycles once again?

Obviously, if you are reading what I am writing right now, you are a seeker.  We are pioneers.  We are compelled to look instead of remain; grow instead of decay.  We have instincts that call to us.  In your instincts lies the knowledge of billions of years of life on this planet.  Here is where trust comes in.  You have to have trust that it is going somewhere.  That is the only thing that will get you out of this depressive area. This is Cancer season talk- shaman talk – ayahuasca energy, as Helios said.  You have to consolidate the opposing energies of Cancer and Capricorn during this time, where Capricorn ferociously will demand to know (always the depressives, the Capricorns), while Cancer will demand trust in the universal plan – follow the waves (though somehow they are also depressives xD).  Capricorn does not like the waves.  Capricorn will create schematics for a machine to blow a hole through the ocean so they can walk across to their destination uninterrupted. Capricorn is the architect while Cancer is the primordial waters.  The Mother and the Father.  Two opposing poles that we have to somehow dance between. This archetype is being played up even more during this time, flavored by Mars and Pluto.  So expect that something will happen, more specifically a situation where you will clearly see the split between your mind and emotions and how you are constantly a slave to one or the other.  You must combine the two, and this Full Moon will make sure you figure that out, because these two guys never leave without causing some kind of disruption in our lives.  I mean, it’s the god of the underworld and the god of war flavoring this lunation, so this will be some tough love. A lot of people can’t handle an aggressive parenting style, and may go a bit mad at this time. The rest of us are going to be left with the duty of holding other people up through this transit.  Be a good friend – these times are going to be very tough for all of us.

Mercury and Venus– I remember, years ago when I was doing an abysmal play called the Crucible (2 hours of drudgery in which I was the only comic relief)- I’ve blocked most of it out by now, but there was one part of the writing that I didn’t understand, the word base in reference to human nature. I had never come across the phrase before, and it tripped me up because I didn’t know what it meant. I was out of touch with my own base nature, and quite a bit of the cognitive dissonance you are currently experiencing is from you being out of touch with yours as well. These two are the civilized planets, diplomacy and compromise, thought and peace… But in this moon, they turn savage, wild. Venus has her roots in the oldest magic there ever was- fertility; Mercury knows that there is a wisdom to the wild nature that is all it’s own. What is asked of you is to shed your skin as a thinking being, and remember that we are wild creatures- screaming monkeys tricked into thinking we are civilized, and separate from our nature. Well, now it’s time for you to get back to it. There is a vitality to this moon, but it is raw and untamed. To work with it, you need to shape-shift, and reclaim your wild heart.

(Minor Planets used: Pallas Athene, Pan, Orcus, 1992 QB1, Circe, Atropos)

Mercury (Page of Swords) and Venus (Queen of Wands)- These two cards have a similarity to these two planets.  The Page of swords, like Mercury, has a lot to say, and it is all coming from it’s head. The Queen of Wands is a sexual being, made of magick and lust and burning feminine power.  The other important detail about this combination- the Page of Swords makes Mercury come across as a bombastic ego maniac with too much too say; that philosophy student that is also in debate and science club, may wear a fedora. Mercury being in Leo will make this all the more dramatic and bombastic. Don’t immediately trust what you see, because a lot of people are good yet stuck in an ideology – try and feel it out instead.  Mercury is going to be hard to deal with – your brain is overrun with anxiety and over-thought, but you’ve got to get into the body and the earth right now to make it through this lunation.  Set your facebook debates aside.

As for Venus, you need to remember that there are many ways to understand if people are good for you – if they are draining your energy or replenishing it. We need our energy in order to do our work, so feel these people out at the gut level and sever the cord between you. This Venus will have aspects to Chiron, you are being forced to painfully submit to healing.  It’s like swallowing nasty tasting medicine to kill a parasite. Get those blood suckers out of your life, because you are literally flipping your future self off by keeping vitality wasters in your life.

Venus in Gemini is playful, she likes to spar with you but she is also friendly. She is a sapiosexual, and body and mind are connected for her. Dig deep into your sacral chakra during this time, and the third eye – connect mind and body/heart.  This is very Sekhmet energy.  Your hungry, animal nature will lead the way to destroying the mental demons that are plaguing you. Go do something that gets you in touch with your body, and do it immediately.

Mars and Saturn– So in case you haven’t noticed, not only is this a dry run for the Eclipses that we are about to run into, we need to also consider this a warm-up for something else that is coming: Saturn in Capricorn. You guys, this transit is going to change EVERYTHING and it will be on us quicker than you have any concept of. Not only will Saturn be in Capricorn, but Jupiter and Pluto will be there as well, leading us to the Mother (or should I say Daddy?) of all Saturn moments. But that is not today’s problem- today we have Mars and Saturn. So they are both at the end of their runs through the signs, the old soldier weighed down with the burden of what he has done, and the general who made him do it. Of course, both are characters in your own psyche, so you have this back and forth going on with yourself. You are taking yourself to task for the mistakes that you have made, and I won’t lie to you- Some of them are bad. Some of them you will have to own up to. But what good is it to rake yourself over the coals for something that you can’t do anything about? I speak from experience, as I have been anything but forgiving to myself lately over my own missteps- But it isn’t helping. Look, taking yourself to task and constantly berating yourself over your ineptitude is easy, it can be done automatically- At some point though, if you want to move forward, you have to stop and actually forgive yourself. I unfortunately do not have any advice beyond the theory here, as I am still crucifying myself over mistakes I made when I was five years old.

My point is, stop playing the martyr. Come down off of your cross, there’s work to be done.

(Minor Planets used: Eris, Ixion, Haumea, Borasisi, Chaos, Sisyphus, Hephaistos, Heracles, Panacea)

Mars (Knight of Cups) and Saturn (Ace of Cups)-  Cancer season is a mirror, and we have to look into the mirror right now and accept what we see.  This sense of perfection that you cast down at yourself is going to suffocate you during Saturn in Capricorn, so your best bet is to leave it here at the doorstep of North Node in Leo eclipses.  You need to have an honest as fuck conversation with yourself on what are your most vital needs, and you need to develop an internal army to gather those needs at any cost. This means your pride cannot waver. Your belief and optimism and life through the heart are the only way to get back into the flow of life. Rekindle a hunger for your best interests. There are no hopeless causes, only people who submit to hopelessness. There is always a way out if you move like water.

Jupiter and Neptune– No big moment ever happens in a vacuum– each is brought on by thousands of little moments, inconsequential choices at the time, all of which cascade back and lead to a wave that becomes a tsunami. So too, you find yourself in a position that you do not recognize, but if you track back all your decisions up til now, you can see the path unfolding behind you to get you here. That is all well and good, but how can you use that to extrapolate where you are going? Easy- You are in the ONLY position to do so. Take where you are, and identify your goals, where you want to be. Then honestly and without any kind of wooly-mindedness, identify the choices that you will need to make to get there. Your best shot at predicting the future is to create it, I swear to you. These assholes will try to make it difficult for you, but only if you refrain from taking an active role in your own life, allowing it to happen to you. If you stop trying to force it, yet relax into flow, you will find this easy. Go with the current.

(Minor Planets used: Praamzius, Teharonhiawako, Mors-Somnus, Icarus, Echeclus, Sappho, Minerva, Amor)

Jupiter (6 of Swords) and Neptune (9 of Swords)-  So you had some dreams smashed lately, but that’s okay. Remember, as bad as the heartache can be, there is always something waiting on the other side. The earth is boundless, and you need to adopt this philosophy if you are to grow in this world. I was gardening with my amazing Scorpio friend a few weeks ago and she said to me that they had to whip the trees in order to get them strong enough to grow. I looked at her with utter shock when she said this. Whip the trees?  What in the fuck? But it was true. The pain made them yearn to reach, to grow thicker skin, to flourish. Otherwise, when a big storm kicked up, they would die. They wouldn’t be ready for a worse kind of pain… Your life has been shifting before your eyes, it’s time to accept the need for change and adjustment; to actually listen to the pain and learn from it instead.

Uranus and Chiron– Here we see the core of this moon, it’s primal beating heart. We have the oldest gods imaginable here, the truest needs we have, Centaurs, and the indescribable urge to just let it all loose- no matter who we hurt along the way. This is good. It tells us that although we are battered and bruised, and looking for someone to take our hurt out on, we are finally open enough to really heal. The hurt you feel is in stark comparison to the uncomfortable numbness and malaise we are used to. This is progress. More than that, this is your humanity that you feel again, after what feels like centuries of being a robot, a god, a rock- Hell, anything that makes it so that you don’t have to feel something. All the work that you have been doing? This is the reward! Yes, it is messy, yes it is uncomfortable, yes it might just destroy you to feel again. Too bad. You made this mess, you took on the work to actually fix it, now DO it. Not only that, you have built this knowledge up over a long period of time- You KNOW that this is how it goes. What, did you think that you were immune from the effects? That you were somehow different or special? No, sorry- this is how it goes for all of us. You have the knowledge, the experience, and the will; You have done the work to get to this point, and this is no place to stop. Prove to everyone that you are up to this challenge. Show the universe never to bet against you, and come back from the brink!

(Minor Planets used: Varuna, Quaoar, Ceres, Pholus, Thereus, Rhiphonos, Typhon, Pandora, Eros, Itokawa)

Uranus (10 of Cups) and Chiron (The Fool)- So your choices matter, Heretics. We can go anywhere from where we are now.  When your ego is pummeled and you can’t seem to find joy in what is, then find joy in beginning again. We must be open to the death of timelines before us, and get far more serious about our life path. The ego needs to be rebuilt. It should not be smothered but used in the appropriate way. It is a tool to get you to where you need to go, like sails or oars on a ship.  Now use these eclipses to move in healing ways that will make your solar plexus strong enough to get you to make decisive moves toward future selves. We all must have a sun/goals in life – now innovate a new way of healing for yourself so that you can finally move into a healthier, more vital version of yourself.  Habits aren’t hard to form if you just decide, once and for all, to do something. Now truly, deeply, choose. What is keeping you from this far more positive choice?  What is keeping you in your bad habits?  Dig deep and choose joy instead. And howl out the pain of this decision, Heretics.

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New Moon in Gemini- The Starting Line

“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” – T.S. Eliot

Helios’ Astrological Angle on the New Moon in Gemini– Can you feel it in the air? The anticipation, the tension… We are all waiting for the shoe to drop, some signal from the universe that NOW is the time, that we can finally GO! This Moon is the threshold between potential and kinetic energy. We crave that catalyst, the gunshot that tells us the race is on!

And boy howdy, are we ever going to get it…

Artemis’ Tarot Take on the New Moon in Gemini- During this lunation, you are feeling a bit on edge and disorganized no doubt. You know you have to do something, but what in the holy fuck is it?  Gemini isn’t one to like sitting around and meditating on an answer. They would rather just go ahead and try a million things and see what happens.  Honestly, this isn’t a bad idea. I mean, the “just act” part of it – the just immerse yourself in life and see where the flow takes you. The key here will be digging into your intuition and the gravity of the situation and not just aiming mindlessly. We are being called to act because a lot of fire planets are lighting the goddamn earth on fire right now, and if we sit here we will die in it. So where are you going to run to?  Which direction are you going to take out of this chaotic mess? What are you going to take with you and who are you going to save from the burning rubble? When we run, we always run somewhere familiar… and that is a place that is dear to our hearts, that pulls us like a faint song in the forest.  When you are broken down, where does your faith always burn? In what idea and in what direction?  NOW RUN FOR IT!

The Sun and Moon– What, no entourage? Ye gods, I can’t remember the last time THAT happened… But no, this is a good thing. This is where we have a chance to prove ourselves- to break out of the silence, to pull ahead of the pack. If you are hungry for your shot, this is a great time to really GO FOR IT. Your rivals will trip over themselves and they will sabotage themselves right before they get everything they want. Stick to your path, your Dharma, and you will avoid their fate. During Saturn Retrograde, you do NOT want to be the one who cheats or rides on past successes, letting it go to your head and making you arrogant. You’ve been grinding for a reason, don’t let this be where you slip up. On the other hand, if you have gotten off track and slipped up, but truly want to get back to your path, then this Lunation will get you to where you need to be. Play this one right and it will give you that second wind you’ve been begging for; Play it wrong and it will blow you off into irrelevance like you fear.

(Minor Planets used- Vesta, Psyche, Varuna, Nemesis)

The Sun (Hermit) and Moon (Hangman)- Oh my, shadow play with Gemini… These two are really projecting the archetype of this sign, mirroring each other on different surfaces. Your light side is meeting your dark side and they are finally agreeing to a course of action together. The moon is our black scrying mirror and the sun is our adorned bedroom mirror, each telling the same story but from a different perspective. One isn’t more “wrong” than the other – your beast nature and your cultivated nature – your past and your future, they collide together in your present. You must make it work. There has been a pummeling of your ego going on and this has been for your own good, so you could finally see what you need to see and drop the game you have been playing to keep you from this clarity. Your plans are being thwarted – shit is going wrong because you are going in the wrong direction. This New Moon is in an air sign, it’ll howl and bring storms with it (both metaphorical and literal and especially of the mental variety). You must let go, be like water and melt into the space that has been granted to you. When you don’t know where to go, let gravity carry you. Don’t be afraid to sit in silence and confront yourself during this moon. There are parts of you that aren’t satiated and you must make peace with them before they get out of control and subconsciously sabotage you. This New Moon is situated over the stars Prima Hyadum and Ain – the Bull’s Eye. This is a good time to isolate yourself, meditate, align your intent, and fire before the storm gets in. A single minded attack is what will work here – an obsessive will that is guided by all of your want merging into an explosion of complex passion.  If you don’t know where to go, choose what pulls you most even if it seems to make no real sense to you. Sometimes we don’t really get it until we get there.

Mercury, Jupiter, and Neptune– What in the ever loving fuck. This is NOT what we want as we enter Gemini! Okay, so let’s break this one down. You are trying to make your day-to-day actions match your big, huge goals, and that would be great… if you could only figure out how to do it. You want to create a great future for yourself with a life you actually enjoy, I totally get it… But since you also realize your reality and how difficult it will be to make it happen, not to mention the ever-looming specter of our death as a species and civilization hanging over your head tends to beggar the question of why one would even bother planning for the future, but that’s the whole point! Neptune is the missing piece here, giving you a reason to believe again. You will need to focus on recovering your faith in yourself and in your ability to make the future your own. What would normally be a Fear and Loathing moment becomes a real kick in the face to help get you sober. It’s high time you start acting like the God that you truly are again. You have allowed yourself to be dragged down in the muck for too long- Any more of this nonsense is intolerable. Pull yourself up by the balls and do your job already- Vacation’s over.

Given the politics in play right now, I have to mention that the minor planets are seriously indicating how this drama will play out. There are hidden forces at work here, and not the ones that we think. The blustering and posturing will come to an end, and the sober heads will prevail. Many people will be hurt in the meantime, their baser natures will expose their flaws. This is just the beginning. A scapegoat will be found, and thrown to the wolves. Watch the women. There will be many false prophets (actual men of faith) who come to the aid of the unworthy, trying to shield them with their religion- and they will get nothing for their faith. Sorry for the Nostradamus moment there, but that’s all I can say on the matter  from the outside. Some things are clear, and others are… more complex. But this will all play out in the public sphere, which is why I have it in this section.

(Minor Planets used- Ceres, Lilith, Amycus, Urania, Asbolus, Chariklo, Okyrhoe, Praamzius, Hygeia, Circe, Eurydike, Teharonhiawako, Klotho, Hildago)

Mercury (3 of Wands), Jupiter (Page of Wands), Neptune (High Priestess)-  Feeling the burn, Heretics? These planets, and the North Node in Leo, are setting shit on fucking fire – spiritual fire that is. Zealots in all arenas are coming together to wield their personal philosophies on the earth, and you have a burning desire to actually do something with your creative fire. Anything that doesn’t have direction will remain in the lower chakras – meaning sex and eating and endless hours of video game playing that doesn’t seem to wear out the itch. YOU NEED A FOCUS. You are wasting a good thing, and your wires will be fried if you don’t get that energy out there. Creative pursuits are very important right now, and instead of giving in to debauchery and apathy, you need to reign yourself in with that deep knowledge. You know when something isn’t right – don’t let idiots convince you that wasting your time and money is okay. Don’t let people convince you that drowning your fire and isolating your emotions is okay. Don’t let others tell you that your burning desire is some sort of disorder, or that your single mindedness for your passion is pushing others away.  FUCK NO.

Don’t let people diminish what you really know about yourself and your needs. Burn like a star, baby, and ask yourself, “What do I always have energy to do, no matter how tired I am – what can I always focus on?” and go do that thing. Mars is begging you for nourishment, for some faith after all of the shit you have gone through. Have faith in yourself, in your abilities, because if you don’t then the ideas of those around you will become yours instead of your own flourishing. And get running because the gun just blew and the race has begun and you don’t want to be an asshole on the sidelines when you could be immersed in life completely!  Don’t forget you are an individual and that your life path, your needs and wants, your style and passion is legitimate. Ideologies of the mind squash our hearts, and true will and ideology come from the heart. I can’t stress this enough – do not drown your fire, your emotions, just because they are scary. Let them burn and light the way.

Venus and Pluto– GOOD GOD VENUS IS STILL IN ARIES. I still havent even had my return yet! This is bullshit… Anyways, whenever these two get together, it sparks some deep gestalt-y type of shifts. What this is is an awakening, like when the winter first gives way to the spring. Though not everything that sleeps in the depths should be awakened… There are safeguards to prevent the worst within you from truly taking over, however- Pallas will not let your nightmares do anything more than scare you silly. This is a chance for you to really delve into your shadow side, make peace with it, and reclaim as much as you can. This is a very fertile aspect, reminding us that death nourishes life. Dig in deep, plunge your hands into the dark damp soil, and pull out the treasures hidden within. Not only is it fertile, but there is a magic to this, magic of the land and renewal. Use it, and take the time to really replenish yourself right now. While you are wrapped up in your own renewal, the more banal concerns you have that distract you from your growth will just fall away- Let them. Don’t worry that you are off track or hiding, right now this is the track.

(Minor Planets used- Pallas Athene, Juno, Eros, Cyllarus, Sila-Nunam, Varda, Isis, Apophis, Ceto)

Venus (2 of Cups) and Pluto (The Moon)- Dark desires all over this one. Do I trust Pluto when he is contacting Venus?  Uh, no. Dude is a shady motherfucker, and especially now when he is linked to the moon card. There are some unresolved things coming to the surface, and they will present themselves to you in your life in shadow ways. “But I thought Venus in Retrograde was over?” IT IS, but Pluto wants to give us a final test right now to see if we truly learned our lesson and can fight our dark desires + dark thoughts about our love life. Venus is still in Aries (grrrr), so impulsiveness is our enemy right now. There is a warning here to be careful of obsessive stalkers and perverts and people looking to dominate you instead of love you. Remember what love is really about and reflect on this during this time. Good relationships nourish you and mirror you back clearly. Manipulative ones distort the reflection and try and distort your idea about yourself. Don’t beat yourself up for falling victim to bad patterns and bad people. Everything is circumstantial. We are either lonely or the fill a karmic void in us or they are just almost that thing we have always been looking for or they promised us so much and we really believed they would come through… Don’t beat yourself up for being loving and accepting and open. Just, you know, learn your fucking lessons and look for the signs the next time because there are truly dangerous people and situations out there.  Trust your instincts, they will save you right now.

Mars, Saturn and Uranus– YES- This is what im talking about! This is what we are looking for, so much action  here to work with, even if it feels like you are withdrawn from all of it. Still waters run deep here (true any time miss Sedna is involved!) and there is so much more than what you see. This is a unique opportunity for you to truly move past your old stumbling blocks. You have been spinning your wheels for so long, but now its time to get off the track and into the street. Now this feels wrong at first glance, because Saturn is a jerk right now, but think about it for a second- What is really holding you back right now? Why is it still a factor? Is there a way to overcome or walk away from it? I think you will find that most of those questions reveal your fears and concerns are no more than paper tigers. On that same track, reassess your goals and ambitions: Are they still in line with what your vision of your life? Do you still want the same things that you wanted last year? How has your growth changed your ambitions? The answers to those questions can free you from any lingering obligations and ties that you are struggling to break free of. Do not allow the judgements of others to stop you from making the changes that you need to- assert yourself as an individual and remember that it is your life to live, first and foremost. It is yours to build, yours to destroy, and it is your name on the bills- act like it.

(Minor Planets used- Chiron, Eris, Sedna, Varuna, Ixion, Pandora, Haumea, Rhiphonos, Rhadamanthus, Manwe, Sisyphus, Tantalus, Damocles)

Mars (The Star), Saturn (4 of Cups) and Uranus (Knight of Pentacles)-  Don’t fall victim to manipulation during this lunation. Propaganda has a big edge, but there will be something off keeping you from being completely fooled… You’ve seen this before. Deja vu much? These things have happened in your life before (macro and micro), so don’t let them back into your life just because they feel familiar. Sometimes we are bombarded with similar horrors and we accept it into our lives because we don’t want to keep processing it. When we are confronted with the same sort of events and mistakes over and over again – the same kinds of horrible attitude toward us or fuck ups – we come to accept that “this is just the way things are.”  NOPE.  Things can be different. Things can change. It just requires attention and work. Don’t have apathy here. You must decide to go against this apathy and strike up an interest because you are being confronted with a karmic cycle and with this Mars/Saturn opposition, you are being called to finally take action against these particular cycles. Are you going to walk the talk and admit your faults so that you can fix them, or are you going to make a million excuses as to why you couldn’t have possibly done the thing? You have a choice here – as there is always a choice in an opposition, between hope and apathy, between boredom and healing, between setting out on a great adventure and sitting there forever stuck in the cycles because you are scared shitless to actually act and do something different. Uranus is prodding you to do the work as well, urging with fire and chaos – bringing us back on our path through violent or urgent or spontaneous acts. Do not fear as you walk through the fire and renew yourself. No one does it the right way the first time, but sitting here doing nothing makes us the villains as well.

New Moon in Gemini- The Starting Line was originally published on Heretical Oracles

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New Moon in Aquarius- Surge

I got no prosperity but yo I’m a piece of it. So let the guilty hang in the year of the boomerang. And now it’s upon you.” – Rage Against the Machine, Year of Tha Boomerang

Effective Date: January 27th 2017

Helios’ Astrological Angle on the New Moon in Aquarius– Can’t stop this flow… Can you feel the currents churning within you? Our world is changing, and we are changing along with it. We are not the same people we were a month ago, and tomorrow we will not be the same as we are today. Everything is happening so fast that there is no way to keep track of it,  and it is becoming harder and harder to keep your head above water. When this happens there is only one thing to do- Dive.

Artemis’ Tarot Take on the New Moon in Aquarius-  Welcome to the twilight zone.  Here, in the year of the Star – which is ruled by Aquarius – we reach a land that is upside down.  Or is it right side up?  We emerge from the Year of the Tower alchemically transformed.  We have seen our nightmares manifest, our beliefs disintegrate and erupt from the ashes as new entities – fiery inspired phoenixes ready to burn away the outdated trappings of dusty old paradigms.  We started the first day of Aquarius season with one of the largest protests to ever grace American soil take place against the new emperor of the “free world.”  And the planet of the libertine, Uranus, has swung direct, letting us know that his influence has been highly prevalent in what has transpired for us collectively.  Do not forget that the outer planets influence the collective.  This full moon in the Uranian sign of Aquarius is here to make it very clear; give me change or I will become the agent of change myself.

  The Sun, Moon and Neptune– I tell you one thing, this Moon is PISSED. This whole chart reeks of the Sacred Feminine rising up to correct a grave error- And you know I tend to avoid even mentioning anything woo-woo like that (I say as an astrologer… *rolls eyes). The protests that we have seen take the world? That’s just the opening act. With Neptune here you would think that this would be a potent Lunation, but this is coming together in a different way- Neptune is the dream that fuels this whole chart, enabling the Sun and Moon to get things done. This configuration (and the chart in general) is indicative of some seriously major change incoming. This is the real change, change from the ground up. No matter where this Moon falls in your chart, you will feel this in your life. Those obstacles to your success will start to crumble, one by one. This is the time to move forward with your efforts. Quit trying to half-ass your progress, keeping one eye fixed on the past. That is only weighing you down. You need to be free from the fetters of your feelings, and nostalgia to the way things used to be is cutting you off at the knees. Focus on what is, focus on the now. You keep trying to retreat to your nest- That is the LAST thing that you need to do. You need to get out there! Get into the world, shake things up for yourself. I don’t know how many times I have to keep telling you that no one is going to do it for you, but apparently it bares repeating. You will be amazed at the doors that will open should you only be open and communicate your hopes, dreams and challenges to others. There may be someone listening that has a solution- or even better, you might be theirs! (Minor Planets used: Mors-Somnus, Circe, Isis, Pandora, Lachesis, Eros, Osiris, Asclepius; Asbolus, Chariklo, Altjira, Diana, Hybris, Orpheus)

The Sun (Ace of Swords), The Moon (Queen of Pentacles), Neptune (9 of Swords)-  Fuck yes, Ace of Swords.  6 months ago, during the Aquarian full moon, we were given the weapons we needed to battle the jabborwocky in our personal lives.  Now we are being given a weapon to defeat the collective’s phantoms.   Eclipses have a bit of a staggered effect.  Whatever you manifest into your life during one will pop out 6 months later during the next lunation in that sign.  That means whatever efforts you put into place – whatever demons you slayed and whatever demons you let escape – will karmicly manifest now.   During the Full Moon Aqua back in August, we had a giant cluster of planets sitting in Virgo.  Inversely, we now have a cluster of planets sitting in Pisces.  The nitpicking and correcting of the late summer has now allowed us to learn how to manifest.  It is now our duty to manifest.  We are all ready.  Can’t you feel it?  There is electricity in the air, and we are all plugged the fuck in.  Smoke signals are being sent by the tribe, and we must answer them now.  The Moon is directly channeling the Queen of Pentacles, the mother of the earth, and the nightmares we have manifested due to our faulty paradigms must be tackled.  This is a very revolutionary moon, and definitely the marker of the times to come.  The key to the next 6 months will be the Ace of Swords – truth.  We must all trust in each other and in ourselves, that we are more than capable of demolishing the old world and birthing a new one collectively.  Remember, order is an emergent property of chaos…  At this time, we have the opportunity to create a new world.  We just need to do it together.  Aquarius is the rivers and tributaries that connect the larger bodies of water.  Start networking; networked revolution.  This is the Leo/Aquarius polarity; when our leaders fail us, we rise up as a collective to fix the imbalance.

Mercury and Pluto– It’s another Magic Moon! Mercury and Pluto together have this fascinating ability to transform literally anything. I call them the Philosopher’s Stone aspect. You are putting in the work that you need to, and that is great; The only problem is that the changes you see happening are minuscule, and not taking place nearly quick enough. You must be patient, more is happening beneath the surface than you can see. Keep on your work, in fact double down on it- Change your mindset and the way you are thinking from waiting on the magic to work into living your life like the changes already have happened. Yes, this is another fake-it-til-its-real trick, but once you put it into action, and if you convince yourself, then all of a sudden the changes you want to see will catch up to you. But them that’s magic for you! (Minor Planets used: Bienor, Panacea, Phaethon, Karma, Heracles; Echeclus, Deucalion)

Mercury (King of Pentacles) and Pluto (4 of Cups)-  So this essentially tells me, “Quit whining about what could have been and start manifesting what could be right now.”  The planets are brimming, absolutely spilling with opportunity for us right now.  We are looking at all of the things that are going to shit right now (and trust me, that is a lot of stuff in both our personal lives and in the collective).  But what we must realize is that in this chaos we are being offered an opportunity we should not refuse; to manifest our own destiny.  We are at the precipice now, Heretics, where we must choose either to continue handing our power over to the puppets of our collective shadow, or to take responsibility and duty back into our hands.   This idea may be spreading around to everyone’s minds right now; how can I provide for my friends?

Oh, and never forget – resistance is necessary for flight.  

Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus– Remember how I said the Sacred Feminine was pissed? Well its gobsmackingly obvious here as well. It literally reads like the women of the cosmos are abandoning the men because they have overwhelmingly had it with the boys’ shit. Who can blame them? They only have two true aspects represented in the sky, The Moon and Venus, aka The Mother and The Consort. That isn’t enough– Not when then men have the Scholar, the Teacher, Warrior, Golden Child, Elder, Inventor, Magician and the Tyrant! Well I guarantee that even though they have less seats at the table, their strength is that they have all the backing of the thousands of female asteroids and minor planets standing behind them. Their voices ring in unison, compared to the fractured shouts and squabbling of the boys. And what is it that they want? They want liberation, and so do you. No matter what your gender or race, whether you are able-bodied or who you love, everyone has faced some form of marginalization, and this configuration makes it so you want your struggles to be heard. This is a big aspect, and a potent one. You see the possibilities around you and you see an opportunity to create something different for yourself, AS WELL YOU SHOULD! There is nothing wrong with trying to change your station in life, and reaching upward is so, so human. Do not allow yourself to feel guilt for wanting more from your life. The interesting thing is, you can just have it- Don’t listen to Saturn. He respects a well-thought out plan. Jupiter and Uranus are more concept guys, and when they are together you can make some serious magic happen. You cannot force Jupiter, nor should you ever try- In working Jupiter, you kind of have to ignore him. Impress him with your own efforts first and then he will come to shower his golden gifts upon you. Once that happens, you have to capitalize on them, boldly and fearlessly. That needs to be your approach to this time. Fear has no place in your future, and you must defeat it now, with grace. (Minor Planets used: Sedna, Astraea, Atropos; Eris, Niobe, Atropos, Narcissus, Damocles; Haumea, Siva, Hephaistos; Chaos, Hygeia, Magdalena)

Venus (Page of Swords), Jupiter (Page of Wands), Saturn (Hangman), and Uranus (Empress)-   Venus is embodying the political activist of the tarot; the page of swords.  Her values are in the collective as she burns through the final degrees of Pisces – heading into her fiery, Aries version next.  When you speak out right now, you are speaking out with the force of generations behind you.  This can also be extremely useful in your personal life.  If there was a time for art, it is now.  Especially art that has a political bent to it.  Saturn is looking away right now, letting us manifest destiny as we please.  If you needed a worm hole to another dimension, it is surely right now.  Jupiter is manifesting new projects left and right; allowing you the creative fire you have been desperately clawing for.  He is a proponent of the arts, and a social life stirrer during this time.   You will be graced with even more opportunities if you put your energy into your creative projects, and the renaissance we spoke about in our Jupiter in Libra post is signaling that it has in fact begun.  Look around you, this chaos is the perfect soil to plant our intentions.  Uranus is The Empress, implying that the revolution will come from the earth itself, the sacred feminine, the arts, and our collective need to care for each other.

Mars– The Warrior is all alone, out in the cold. You probably feel shunned right now, having gone into kind of a self-imposed exile. You feel that you are unwanted and unloved, and that you are nothing but a burden to those around you. You feel that they are lying to you when you are brave enough to confess this to them and they try to assuage your fears. No one feels secure in their place right now, as if at any moment we could all be swept out to sea. With Mars at the Anaretic of Pisces, no one is sure of who they are or where they belong, and indeed this can cause you to hermit pretty severely, or change your group of contacts drastically. Your values and your moral code are undergoing a rehaul right now, and after it happens you may not recognize your life. You will have a challenge to face, and you are your own opponent. You have to kill what is old and has outlived its time within yourself. To do this, you must seek solitude even though you want to be surrounded by those who care about you- you are not in a position to return that love at this point. Defeat yourself so that you can rise again. (Minor Planets used: Varuna, Quaoar, Salacia, Vulkanus, Siwa, Persephone, Achilles, Apophis)

Mars (Magician)-  Well well well, it looks like we are being given a super power.  So this New Moon happens literally the day before Mars moves into Aries.  This is it, it’s time to let your old dreams die and start using the tools you have been given.  Again, we are being told that we are in a state of chaos so that we can create.  Use that anxiety that has riddled your life and channel it into the energy needed to birth your dream into existence.  We have all felt like we are floating in the ocean, unaware of where up is or down is.  We are panicking and clawing at our throats, freaking out over the fact that we can’t figure out which way to invest our energy to find the air we need.  At this time we must remain still and trust in our intuition to push is through this lunation.  If we push in the wrong direction, it can be disastrous for us.  Aim for your target using your heart, because right now we are blindfolded to our future direction.  Aim true, because once Mars goes into Aries the day after this lunation, the chariot begins its roll through the battlefield.

New Moon in Aquarius- Surge was originally published on Heretical Oracles