#sun square nodal axis

[seafoamreadings]

sun square nodes

it's not always easy to see where you're going in life. with this square your fate is most likely quite unclear - at the moment, anyway. the path is lit in strange colors at odd angles. you may only be able to see the step directly ahead of you. just go bit by bit and trust that the light will change soon enough.

[sensualnoiree]

astro notes: daily transits & horoscopes 11/16

Saturday brings a deep need to reassess relationships, creativity, and finances as Venus reaches the "bending" of the nodal axis, a powerful point where we’re challenged to align with soul growth over comfort. This transit invites scrutiny of our patterns, revealing where defaulting to old habits may be limiting. Meanwhile, the Sun encounters tension with both Eris and Uranus, stirring controversies and pushing us toward uncomfortable truths. As night falls, the Gemini Moon squares Saturn, pausing our mental flow to reflect on today’s revelations and reframe them in a way that supports long-term growth.

Rising Sign Delineations:

Aries Rising With Venus at the nodal bending in your sector of joy and creativity, you may feel called to reassess how you express yourself or approach romance. This transit reveals where old patterns may be stifling growth in love or creativity. The Sun’s tension with Uranus and Eris stirs up financial concerns or unexpected challenges in your values, prompting a need to rethink investments. By evening, the Gemini Moon's square to Saturn brings clarity to these insights, allowing for practical decisions.

Taurus Rising Venus’s placement at the bending of the nodes in your home sector highlights personal needs, relationships, and your sense of security. Today may reveal where old attachments are limiting your growth, inviting you to realign with deeper values. The Sun’s challenges with Uranus and Eris could spark conflicts in close relationships, prompting discussions around independence and shared ideals. The Moon-Saturn square tonight helps bring a grounded perspective, encouraging reflection on boundaries and commitments.

Gemini Rising With Venus at the nodal bending in your communication house, rethinking relationships with siblings, neighbors, or colleagues is on the agenda. You may feel a pull to break free from unhealthy habits in how you communicate or engage in daily interactions. The Sun’s aspects to Uranus and Eris could trigger surprising realizations about old beliefs or routines. By evening, the Moon’s square to Saturn highlights necessary changes in your thought patterns, supporting clarity in your daily life.

Cancer Rising Venus’s influence at the nodal bending impacts your financial resources and self-worth. Today calls for a reassessment of spending habits, investments, or partnerships related to money. Meanwhile, the Sun’s conflicts with Uranus and Eris spark unexpected shifts in community dynamics or shared goals, motivating you to reassess your priorities. The Moon-Saturn square tonight provides perspective, helping you solidify plans to cultivate greater financial stability.

Leo Rising As Venus sits at the nodal bending in your sign, questions about your identity and self-expression arise. It’s a day for examining whether your relationships and creative pursuits are aligned with your authentic self. The Sun’s challenges with Uranus and Eris could bring surprises in your career, motivating you to stand by your values amid tensions. The Moon’s square to Saturn tonight grounds these insights, allowing you to process changes with a focus on personal growth.

Virgo Rising Venus at the nodal bending in your spiritual and introspective twelfth house invites self-reflection. Patterns of self-sacrifice or avoidance in relationships may become clear, pushing you to prioritize mental and spiritual well-being. With the Sun’s confrontations with Uranus and Eris, unexpected realizations around beliefs and subconscious patterns emerge, encouraging breakthroughs. The Gemini Moon’s square to Saturn later on brings these reflections into focus, helping you apply new insights to your life’s direction.

Libra Rising Venus’s position at the nodal bending brings attention to social connections, encouraging you to evaluate friendships, community roles, and your goals. The Sun’s aspects with Uranus and Eris can reveal hidden conflicts in shared values, sparking changes in social circles. This may call for realignment with those who genuinely support your growth. Tonight’s Moon-Saturn square aids in processing these insights, guiding you toward relationships that resonate with your personal ideals.

Scorpio Rising With Venus at the nodal bending in your career sector, questions about professional relationships and public image come to the fore. It’s a good day to reflect on where you may be sacrificing personal needs for recognition. The Sun’s tensions with Uranus and Eris may spark conflicts in your relationships, prompting introspection about your partnerships. The Moon’s square to Saturn this evening helps bring clarity to these challenges, supporting decisions that honor both personal and professional goals.

Sagittarius Rising Venus’s position at the nodal bending highlights your beliefs, inviting a reassessment of values and philosophy. Today encourages you to examine whether your relationships and creative pursuits are aligned with your vision. The Sun’s interactions with Uranus and Eris could prompt conflicts at work or health routines, pushing you toward personal alignment. Tonight’s Moon-Saturn square solidifies these realizations, supporting long-term goals grounded in authenticity.

Capricorn Rising With Venus at the nodal bending in your sector of shared resources, you may feel drawn to reassess financial and emotional investments in relationships. The Sun’s interactions with Uranus and Eris stir creative or romantic tensions, pushing you to question your commitments. The Moon’s square to Saturn this evening brings focus to these insights, supporting deeper awareness of your values and encouraging healthy boundaries.

Aquarius Rising Venus’s placement at the nodal bending in your relationship sector prompts a reassessment of partnership dynamics. You’re invited to explore whether your connections align with your long-term goals. The Sun’s tension with Uranus and Eris may bring surprises in home or family matters, calling for innovative solutions. The Moon’s square to Saturn tonight helps ground these insights, guiding practical choices around partnership and personal security.

Pisces Rising With Venus at the nodal bending in your work and health sector, today is a time to rethink habits and routines that may be impacting your well-being. The Sun’s challenges with Uranus and Eris could reveal conflicts in your communication or thought processes, encouraging personal growth. Tonight’s Moon-Saturn square brings focus to these realizations, helping you prioritize changes in daily life that support mental clarity and emotional resilience.

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[ms-m-astrologer]

2024 Aquarius Full Moon

Monday, August 19, 18:26 UT, 27°15’ Aquarius

Chart erected for Washington, DC

The key phrases for the Full lunar phase are “culminate, fulfill, illumine, manifest;” and “pour all our efforts and energy into our intentions.”

The first thing to notice is how little Cardinal sign energy there is - if we take out Lady Asteroids, Centaurs, and TNOs, there’s nothing left!! (Only the Nodal axis, which isn’t involved in anything.) So we’re dealing with things that have already been set in motion - we don’t have a lot of “push” to start anything new.

The Full Moon is part of a tight Fixed sign grand cross. The Leo Sun is conjunct Mercury Rx and Vesta, giving it a scholarly bent. An Aquarius Moon is usually going to require some emotional distance. It’s sensitive to crowd dynamics; and being opposed to the Sun, Merc, and Vesta, we have some long-standing issues between being our unique selves, and feeling alienated from the crowd.

Uranus/Taurus squares both ends of the Full Moon. It’s stationary at the moment and will go retrograde in a couple of weeks - this greatly concentrates the energy. Surprise events irritate what balance we have between authenticity and community.

The asteroids Pallas and Lilith, in Scorpio, also square the Full Moon, and oppose Uranus. We need to do some deep psychological digging; it’s a smart idea to use our anger and alienation in constructive ways.

As if that weren’t enough, there’s a tight mutable t-square as well: Venus/Virgo opposes Saturn Rx and Nessus Rx in Pisces, all of whom are squared by Mars and Jupiter in Gemini. Some really rancid sexism already is beginning to emerge - consider the statements of US vice presidential candidate Vance about the roles of women. Mars and Jupiter together is cocky; and in Gemini, that cockiness issues forth verbally. Mind your mouth! Try for more generosity of spirit.

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[middlenamesage]

As an Aquarius North Node, my best female friend is an Aquarius Moon, and my best male friend is an Aquarius Sun. (Also basically the only friends I see besides my partner, and even he has an Aquarius Mars!) 🧐 ♒️

I’ll also note that Aquarius is my 12th house, but rather than feeling sus vibes with these friends (not for the most part) I feel that they have helped me along my path forward, just by having similar interests and/or being in a good position to appreciate the things I’m interested in doing in my life.

I think many people end up having a lot of significant chosen relationships in their life, perhaps increasingly so as they get older, with people with major planetary placements in the sign of their North Node.

On a not really directly related note, I also have a lot of thoughts about how the North Node is generally not something people need to be told to follow… when it naturally calls us, the head of the dragon can actually be very hungry. We get filled with a sense that it will bring us purpose or excitement, and it can- but sometimes that is only true up to a point. Honestly, Vedic astrologers seem to get it right that both Nodes have malefic qualities in our lives, and either can be overdone.

Likewise, the advice to move away from your South Node doesn’t seem generally helpful. The South Node can be a trap, but it’s my observation that the “comfort zones” it can keep us stuck in often actually don’t feel entirely comfortable, or comfortable at all; it feels like it can be more of an unchosen safety zone, that people are often already aware they don’t really want to be in, but can fall back hard on, especially in times of stress. Therefore, people might already have frustration or shame with the realms of their South Node (the unconscious past), and telling them they need to move away from it probably isn’t what they need to hear. We need to find some way to embrace it and allow it to guide us into pastures extending beyond it.

Integrating the past with the path forward (the nodal axis) I am inclined to believe is one of the hardest challenges of any lifetime; the houses seeming like the hardest part. Maybe I’m just biased with my Moon square my lunar Nodes. But I have observed with multiple other people, how this is a challenging journey unfolding over a lifetime, one in which balance is what is needed, but where it is also particularly challenging to achieve. When either lunar Node has a current strong focus in an individual’s life, it seems that it’s liable to come at expense to the realms of life in the house (possibly sign too) of the other Node.

Anyway, I was originally just planning on making this a quick shout out to/observation about my pals with their luminaries in my North Node sign, that came to me during this Aquarius Moon transit. 💚🐲 But happy to have gotten out some of these other thoughts about the lunar nodes, that have been in long development for me. Hope anyone reading this found it relevant! Sorry I don’t have any lived advice to give at this point on how to work with the Nodes and integrate them better. But any insights are welcome. And hopefully these observations just made someone feel more understood!

🌙🐉

[mercurytrinemoon]

Aries risings and eclipses: comebacks and rebrands

There's a few celebrities that caught my attention in the past couple of weeks and I felt the urge to look at their charts and talk about them a bit. What I've quickly realized is that… they're all Aries risings and we just went through a total eclipse in Aries and are still battling through a Mercury retrograde (also in Aries). So, this is an Aries rising-only astro news compilation.

Shakira

During the recent Easter break I found myself having a Shakira moment, reminiscing on her old hits and belting out Underneath Your Clothes. I thought that's probably thanks to Mercury just stationing retrograde, which often makes people go back to old stuff. And then I thought… What if everyone's having a Shakira moment now?

And this is when I realized suddenly she's everywhere: giving a surprise show at Times Square, being a guest on Hot Ones, giving a ton of new interviews that flood my YouTube recommend page. She just released a new album but seems like this is a huge reset for her and her name is, once again, on everyone's lips. Shakira is an Aries rising and an Aries Venus with nodes in her 1st and 7th axis - she's not quite an eclipse baby (although almost a Full Moon baby!) but nodes close to her axis may make her sensitive to eclipse seasons. Her ascendant ruler, Mars, is exalted in the 10th house in Capricorn, giving her a slow and steady rise to success and a grounded, solidified place in the public eye.

Interestingly, she received an MTV Vanguard award just last autumn at a time of her exact reverse nodal return, which already foreshadowed things for her.

Her new album was released on March 22nd this year, just a couple of days after Sun ingressed into Aries and a few days before the eclipse. What's important to note that she's also going through her Jupiter return in Taurus. Mercury retrograding in her 1st house makes people and the media reminisce on her career and what she achieved up to this point. Of course a planet retrograding in someone's 1st house can cause a hiccup of some sorts and that happened in her case as well - there was a small outrage surrounding her comments on the last year's Barbie movie and how she and her sons hated it.

Jojo Siwa

Switching lanes let's get to someone that is now talked about in the media excessively but for the wrong reasons and that is… Jojo Siwa. Now, I had to read up on her after I saw people poking fun at the way she's presenting herself but apparently, she was all rainbows and sunshines until she changed her color palette to black and is now calling herself edgy and groundbreaking. She was on Toddlers and Tiaras I believe… so you get the vibe.

Siwa is a Taurus stellium (makes sense with the bows and glitter) with Aries rising, of course. Her ascendant ruler is right next to Neptune in the 11th house, which can bring potential problems when it comes to how she's being received by the public. The badazzledness of the sweet sweet Taurus is amped up by the flashy Jupiter in Leo (opposed by that Mars and squared by Mercury, certainly adding to the loudness of her personality and the, let's say, overall audacity).

The nodes are pretty significant for her as well, as her Sun is accompanied by the north node (really intensifying the Sun's radiant quality) and… she's actually an eclipse baby, being born in the middle of the eclipse season, only three days after a total lunar eclipse in Scorpio. So we have double the strength of having eclipses in her 1st-7th house axis, as well as being an eclipse child in general.

So the "rebranding" seems, well, on brand for her at this time. But again, Mercury retrograding in her 1st house seems to not serve her well, especially given she has it retrograde natally as well. Uranus being co-present in her sign, a bubbly Taurus, paired with Jupiter, which is still a pretty badazzled planet, didn't result in a true 180° switch that she aimed for. In turn we got a somewhat inflated (Jupiter) sense of self and a warped view of things.

But the plus side is that the current Jupiter transit also helped her gain popularity as her video for the new song passed 23 million views on YouTube. Talk about expansion!

Rihanna

Rihanna didn't make a comeback in the same sense Shakira did but she surely made people talk. The singer is allegedly an Aries rising but she also has quite an Aries planetary party with Moon, Venus and Jupiter there as well. And in a true Aries fashion, even if she's not necessarily doing much with her career at the moment, she made sure to remind everyone of herself, especially that she's also in her 1st house profection year so it's all about "ME!" - something an Aries loves.

Rihanna made the headlines by doing a fashion spread for the Interview Magazine. And, to be more precise, by posing in a nun-inspired outfit. The cover photo made some people outraged, while others were sighing in awe. The news broke pretty much on the eclipse (the morning after I believe).

Rihanna dabbles in these high-fashion, obscure themes probably because of the mixture of her Pisces Sun (religious themes? She surely went all-in for the Catholic-themed MET Gala a few year back) and her Aries stellium in the 1st. The ram likes to shock and be bold and sexual but considering she also has Moon and Venus - two feminine planets - in the sign, makes her bold and daring in her fashion choices as well.

Billie Eilish

The last person I want to talk about is… Billie Eilish. I know, I KNOW, you may think "but she's a Pisces rising!". Well Billie somewhat went through a different kind of rebrand and it's that her birth certificate has just been obtained and according to the new info, she is, in fact an Aries rising.

The confusion might be there although if, like me, you see a massive Pisces influence in her, her "new" ascendant ruler is Mars… in Pisces! A corrected birth time is a big deal already, especially given the eclipse and Mercury retrograde - both helped "refresh" her astrological persona and "status" as an Aries ascendant. But that is not all, as on the day of the eclipse Billie announced a brand new album that she will debut on May 17th.

EDIT: Billie is also an eclipse baby! Born just 4 days after a Solar Eclipse. So this is even more fitting.

What's great about this date is that Mars will already be in Aries, probably making her a lot more active. Also, that is only one day before Jupiter cazimi and Venus conjunct Uranus - a great time to release new things into the world. Interestingly, Venus and Uranus will conjoin just a couple of degrees away from Billie's lot of fortune in Taurus. I truly love when astrology is doing its thing.

[celticcrossanon]

King Charles and Prince Harry, Astrological Similarities

King Charles and Prince Harry have many of the same astrological planets and aspects, far more than you would find between two random people. They have a lot of similarities even for family members, where you would expect to find similarities between parents and children.

Astrological Similarities (Western Astrology)

Both have their Sun and Mercury in the same sign (Scorpio for Charles, Virgo for Harry). Note that to have the Sun and Mercury in the same sign is quite common astrologically, so by itself this is not a big deal.

2. Both have their Moon (emotions) in Taurus

3. Both have their Venus (love and relationships, also attitude to money) in Libra, and the planets are conjunct (16.23 Lib and 17.42 Lib). Note that this means that Harry's Venus is conjunct Charles's Venus, Neptune (at 14.08 Libra) and IC (13.16 Libra), so Charles's relationship (Venus) with Harry is tied in with his romanticism and rose coloured glasses view of family (Neptune and IC), and it is something that Charles needs to be peaceful (Libra) to feel safe and secure (IC).

4. Both have their Mars (willpower, desire, sex drive) in Sagittarius, and the planets are conjunct (20.57 Sag and 16.57 Sag). Depending on how each of them have decided to manifest the impulses of Sagittarius, this can mean that they go after things in a similar way, lose their temper (and sulk) in a similar way, apply their willpower in a similar way, and so on. An example is that both of them are reported to have had multiple sexual encounters in their youth (Sagittarius has a reputation of being the randy bachelor, this is not always true but it appears to be so in this case).

5. Both have Chiron (asteroid that shows where you are wounded) in the 5th House (indicates wounding in their sense of being an individual)

6. Both have their North Node in Taurus and their South Node in Scorpio

7. Both have a 10th house-4th house nodal axis, Charles North Node is in the 10th House and Harry's North Node is in the 4th House 

8. Both have one of their 'Lights" (the Sun or the Moon) in the 4th house (House of home and family) - Charles has his sun there and Harry has his Moon there.

9. Charles has his Moon in his 10th house, the same as his North node, and Harry has his Moon in his 4th house, the same as his North Node.

10. Charles has his Sun and Mercury in Scorpio, the natural ruler of the eight house, and Harry has his Sun and Merucry in his 8th house.

11. Both Charles and Harry have their Uranus in the 11th house. The 11th house is the natural house of Aquarius, which is ruled by Uranus, so Uranus is strong in that house. The 11th house is all bout groups and fitting in with a group. It is the opposite house to the 5th house, where both of them have their Chiron (wounding). To me, this indicates that both of them really like to be part of a group and to fit in with that group.

12. They both have Venus in Libra sextile Mars in Sagittarius, so their desires/wants (Mars) create opportunities for them to receive money or have relationships (Venus), and vice versa.

13. Charles has Mars opposite Uranus, Harry has Mars conjunct Uranus. Uranus is the planet of sudden changes. It is an unstable energy, and when it is in a hard aspect to Mars (conjunction, opposition or square), it can cause your anger/desire/willpower to be very volatile. Mars-Uranus people are known to dislike being under anyone else's authority - this is "you're not the boss of me" taken to the maximum. The combination can also indicate people who lash out in anger when they are hurt, either overtly or covertly.

There may be more similarities that I have not picked up.

I thought this was interesting as it shows that Harry is very much his father's son, astrologically. Of course, the two of them can choose to manifest the energies in different ways (higher ways of sign or lower ways of sign), but the base energy is the same.

[astrologybyolga]

Placements + Aspects in the charts of 12 Serial Murderers

Sun / Pluto aspects (4)

Sun / Chiron aspects (2)

Sun / minor asteroid Lucifer aspects (4)

Sun / minor asteroid Sado aspects (3)

Moon / Uranus aspects (3)

Moon / Pluto aspects (2)

Moon / Chiron aspects (1)

Moon / Lilith aspects (1)

Mercury / Uranus aspects (5)

Mercury / Pluto aspects (3)

Mercury / Chiron aspects (2)

Mercury / Lilith aspects (2)

Mercury / Neptune aspects (1)

Mercury / minor asteroid Lucifer aspects (1)

Mars / Jupiter aspects (1)

Mars / Uranus aspects (2)

Mars / Neptune aspects (3)

Mars / Pluto aspects (1)

Mars / Chiron aspects (1)

Mars / minor asteroid Lucifer aspects (4)

Mars / minor asteroid Sado aspects (4)

Venus / Neptune aspects (4)

Venus / Saturn aspects (3)

Venus / Pluto aspects (3)

Venus / Chiron aspects (3)

Venus / Lilith aspects (1)

Venus / minor asteroid Lucifer aspects (4)

Venus / minor asteroid Sado aspects (3)

Jupiter / Pluto aspects (3)

Jupiter / Chiron aspects (1)

Jupiter / Lilith aspects (1)

Jupiter/ minor asteroid Lucifer aspects (3)

Jupiter / minor asteroid Pandora aspects (4)

Neptune / Chiron aspects (3)

Neptune conjunct Ascendant (ASC) / in the 1st house (2)

Saturn / Chiron aspects (1)

Saturn / Sado aspects (3)

Pluto / Chiron aspects (5)

Pluto / Nessus aspects (5)

Pluto/ minor asteroid Lucifer aspects (2)

Chiron / minor asteroid Lucifer aspects (3)

Lilith / minor asteroid Pandora aspects (4)

Nessus / minor asteroid Sado aspects (5)

Squares / oppositions to the Ascendant (ASC) (16)

Oppositions to the Midheaven (MC) (12)

Conjunctions to the South Node (8)

North Node + South Node axis in Virgo/Pisces or Pisces/Virgo (3)

Uranus in the 10th house (3)

The 29th degree in the sign of Gemini (2)

As per the symbolic 360 degrees + their interpretation on Astrotheme.com:

“Unscrupulous, brutal, and cunning character ready for anything in order to reach one’s ends. One is driven by an intense instinct of domination, and one does not hesitate to betray supporters and friends.”

Minor asteroid Pandora / Nodal aspects (3)

Minor asteroid Lucifer / Nodal aspects (1)

[moonsoulastrology]

The Basic Meaning of Planets Square the Lunar Nodes

these are like generic versions you really need the entire chart, but a jump off point for you to start with. I am currently working on getting the material up for you on the trauma that would come along with placements, But take these as if you are reading a placement of a planet in a certain house or sign. Much more information needs to be accounted for to get you a true reading, but this is a good start point.

Sun:

The Sun square node can indicates that the main part of the chart holder's current life energy and purpose (the Sun) is to resolve their issues symbolized by the square to the nodal axis, through house and sign and through the node it resolves through. This placement indicates the current life of the chart holder as the critical one for the resolution of unresolved material. This unresolved material is experienced in this life as part of the core nature of the individuality and sense of personal meaning. This placement has echoes of the symbolism of the hero’s journey and can involve the individual having to create or maintain a personal vision in isolation or in conflict with others around them in their life. As such it represents a challenge to identify as an individual.

The Moon:

When the Moon squares the nodes we can anticipate unresolved issues within the family of origin, with the formation of the personality and with the emotional body. There may be specific unresolved material involving the mother or primary caregiver. There will be an fundamental insecurity in the personality or a tendency to project the experience of security or happiness outside the self onto the family, or significant others. This placement may indicate unresolved gender issues. There may be dissatisfaction with gender roles, with issues stemming from the bias of our culture and the resulting suppression of the feminine. Or there may be a recent gender switch between this incarnation and the previous one, resulting in a strong identification with the opposite gender.

Mercury:

When Mercury squares the nodes we are alerted to the possibility of unresolved issues in the mental life of the individual. This can include overly rigid thinking or excessively restless curiosity that lacks discrimination as to the kind of material the mind is taking on board. This placement may represent an issue with internalized messages or introjects of a critical nature that undermine the strength of the personality. Such internalized guilt, emphasized in the 6th house/Virgo archetype, can become the basis for internal shame and/or a masochistic tendency. This placement may indicate a range of communication issues – for example an issue with trusting the opinions of others. Lies or conflicting views as to the nature of the truth may have had profound consequences in prior lives.

Venus:

When Venus squares the nodes we are looking at unresolved material pertaining to how a person relates to themselves and therefore the way they relate to others. The range of possibilities can extend from extremes of isolation to excessive social activity that leads to a loss of identity through exhaustion. This placement can indicate an issue with projected meaning, or not seeing the true reality of others due to our transference onto them. We might transfer unresolved issues onto our partners and friends, co-opting them to play roles in our own inner drama. This placement can also refer to a life-threatening situation whereby the self has become highly anxious, causing great difficulty in relating to its own needs. It can indicate a situation whereby the person needs to learn to be alone, to love and accept themself before being able to meet others on an equal footing.

Mars:

When Mars squares the nodes the nature of the unresolved material pertains to the nature of desire and the instinctual will. The range of possibilities here includes unresolved anger, unresolved sexual feelings and physical or sexual violence. Anger with or from others could be threatening to stability just as hidden anger could also be at play, its passive toxicity being part of the problem. This placement can signify situations whereby the will has become co-opted in some fashion and the person is overly compliant or feel lost. We could also see a situation in which excessive dominance has distorted the soul’s original intention. This placement can indicate an unmet need for independence which can then be a source of suppressed anger. But the unmet need can also express as a source of paradox in relationship, whereby the freedom to grow with another is desired but a subconscious fear of entrapment prevents this need being fulfilled meaningfully.

Jupiter:

When Jupiter squares the nodes the nature of the unresolved material relates to the person’s beliefs, the teachers or teachings that they have followed and their relationship to faith. This skipped step can indicate an issue with honesty, either through a conflict of how the their truth has been perceived, or through an inner lie – the nature of the inner lie often stemming from internal exaggeration at the expense of the true picture of the nature of the self. This untruth can become the basis for a crisis of self or, if exposed publicly, can also change the level of trust someone has placed on you, thereby changing the belief system they have about you. This placement can signify a crisis of faith or a conflict within the self about an understanding of the truth, or an issue with a teaching they have followed. This crisis of faith becomes a fundamental doubt in the capacity of the person to understand their place in the greater scheme of things. This can therefore indicate an issue with alienation.

Saturn:

When Saturn squares the nodes the nature of the unresolved material relates to the conditioning that the individual has been exposed to, either through the family, society, religion or by any broader historical societal theme. Such conditioning then becomes the basis for repression. The Saturn skipped step can indicate a need for taking responsibility for one’s own life at a core level without succumbing to the temptations of blame, excessive fear, or self-control. This placement can indicate an issue of genuine guilt, an authentic sense of having done something wrong (the nature of which will be indicated by the house/sign/aspects). In contrast to the internalized guilt found in the Mercury/Virgo/6th house archetype, which is internalized from others blaming or criticizing, the Saturn archetype involves the self recognizing past mistakes and making direct reparation for those mistakes.

*This placement emphasizes the importance of the Saturn Return 1 and/or 2.

*Uranus:

When Uranus squares the nodes the unresolved material indicates a need for liberation from conditioning, and liberation from the past. This stems in part from a past wound or trauma and from exposure to excessive influences. With this placement, the nodal axis can be understood as a trauma signature indicating that the unresolved trauma is a critical part of the skipped step. An analysis of the house and sign, aspects to the skipped step planet, and aspects to the nodal axis will help identify the nature of this unresolved trauma. This placement also symbolizes a crisis in the uniqueness of the individual. The person has started to detach themselves from prior conditioning but they have either not been able to maintain this process or they remain blind to a critical aspect of how the conditioning imprisons them, which then results in a block to the truest expression of their individuality. This placement can indicate a specific fear or post-traumatic stress that blocks access to the true self. It can also mark the need to reintegrate some former illumination that has been lost or resisted. There is a powerful requirement to embrace the transformational nature of the self. Regression work or deep therapy can help in recovering deeper unconscious material – both traumas and gifts. *This placement emphasizes the importance of the Uranus opposition.

*Pluto:

When Pluto squares the nodes the unresolved material relates to the deepest unconscious self; its motivations, compulsions, resistances and its urge for transformation. In some ways this is the ultimate skipped step. Pluto square the nodal axis can be like a battle between the adaptive self and the higher self, between ego and soul. This placement represents a fundamental encounter with deeper unconscious forces, either to summon radical transformation or to become trapped in psychological attachments and compulsions. Or even a combination of both. A critical divide in the deeper self needs exploration and resolution yet this placement indicates the potential (as all skipped steps do in some way) for tremendous resistance to the evolutionary goal. This placement suggests that a struggle between power and powerlessness has been playing out over lifetimes. There exists a need to identify limitations in order to transform them as well as a need to form powerful relationships with other people, objects or teachings that are symbolic of the intended transformation in the self. In this way you may learn by absorbing the energy of others. This skipped step may indicate a variety of power dynamics ranging from pronounced psychological disturbance to issues regarding the appropriate use of power and an inquiry into its source of origin. There may be issues of personal betrayal on every level. Betrayal of the self and of others, AND being betrayed by others. Or there may exist a need to confront limitations, both of self and others. This skipped step demonstrates a critical juncture in the evolution of the soul involving a profound choice as to what to commit to in order to effect transformation. Furthermore it implies the necessary commitment has been intermittent or lacking in the past, emphasizing a need to honor the commitments made now in order to resolve this prior inconsistency.

*Neptune:

When Neptune is square the nodes the unresolved material pertains to the subtle issues of one’s sense of ultimate meaning, one’s dreams and ideals. The skipped step can therefore revolve around the loss of meaning, profound disillusionment or despair that leads to loss of life force and will. In some cases the negative ramifications are so extreme as to lead to catatonic disassociation. The Neptune skipped step may also represent an unresolved dream or ideal that the person has suppressed or been unable as yet to fulfill, that now demands exploration. Analysis of the Evolutionary Axis will illustrate the nature of these unfulfilled dreams and aspirations. Exploration of such themes can involve distinguishing whether or not such dreams need to be physically realized or can exist solely as fantasies fulfilled in the imagination. The necessary discrimination required here is difficult to attain because this skipped step involves a struggle to clarify the difference between fantasy and reality. This placement can lead to a spiritual crisis and transformation. Just as easily this placement points to someone who has lost their spiritual way, who now wanders meaninglessly in cycles of despair, and perhaps is compensating for the loss with drug addiction or other similarly self-sabotaging behaviors. In rare cases this skipped step could indicate someone who has been exposed to a psychic attack of some kind, someone who has been possessed by unconscious or astral forces. But because of the possibility for fantasy and delusion reflected by this placement, this can be an especially problematic to work with.

* These are the more difficult of the squared planets to the nodes

#squarednodes #AstrologyCommunity #taurussoulastrology

#SkippedSteps #astrology #astrologypost #astrologyobservations

[newwayastrology]

One of the articles I was fortunate to have pubished in Dell when it existed was on how important the Nodes are in synastry.

Synastry is pretty misguided. Comparing the planets in two horoscopes tells you ZERO about each individual. Suppose one person has Mercury in conjunction with Jupiter and Uranus and the three are squared by Neptune. That's going to be a mind that's all over the place. It's what I have. Noel Tyl said that it's a mind like a radar machine, always looking to learn something new, always inquiring, always creating, imagining, and more. How does that fit with someone who might have a Mercury-Saturn conjunction opposed by Pluto? It's two completely different ways of thinking. So what if both people have Jupiters on each other's Sun. What counts is who two people need to be to be fulfilled as individuals.

That aside, there is one comparative contact that is of importance. It is when, within 3 degrees, one person has a planet or Angle conjunct or square the other person's Nodal Axis. This will be heavily addressed in one of my three books to be released January 29th.

[satsangat]

USA INAUGURATION DAY

 I know people are eager to know who wins. I'm looking at the sky, and it tells me things you can't see in the polls' results. The chart of inauguration day is disturbing to say the least. Uranus exactly conjunct Mars in the 12th house square Saturn and Jupiter in the 10th is alarming. This means armed aggression by surprise from behind the scenes that no one can see coming. It can even come from the sky (Uranus). 

The Moon conjunct Eris in Aries is the rebellion of people! Especially in square to Venus, ruler of the Ascendant (the Ceremony per se), which means that the violence may be caused by the Ceremony organization itself. 

Chiron may mean people injured as well. Neptune in the 11th square the Nodes shows groups of people dispersed or in confusion about security, because the Nodes are in the 2d and 8th houses, which represent material and emotional security respectively, as well as economic problems, misinformation, misdeeds, and general discouragement because of lack of energy. 

In addition, if we believe the Hindu tradition of Kalsarpa yoga, when all the traditional planets are in one side of the Nodal Axis, it causes confusion, "mishaps, obstructions, vulnerability [...] Kalsarpa Yoga is considered harmful and sometimes it is believed that it causes sufferings [...], persisting struggles, misfortunes and deception. [...if and when] Rahu or Ketu or other functional malefic planets cause severe conjunctions or aspects with weak planets or houses."(yournetastrologer.com)

There is so much fixed earth energy that if violence arises, there will be material and life losses. I really hope that the event is postponed for another time to avoid this, but since the major players are slow moving planets, there is no much of a choice either. This is a wicked chart indeed. May all beings be well, healthy and safe!

[myun-saidthoughts]

The Difference Between 4H and 7H Synastry/Karmic & Past Life Energy:

With this synastry, these two houses when activated bring the most safe, secure, comfortable and at home feeling for the house person. But there is a profound difference.

Person 1: With this boy, I share immense amount of karmic/soulmate aspects. I am a Capricorn Sun and rising with a Scorpio Moon, and he is a Capricorn Sun, Cancer moon and Taurus rising.

His Sun in my 1H, his Moon in my 7H (conjuncts my descendant), his rising is in my 5H, his Venus in my 2H.  My Sun & rising are in his 9H, my Moon in his 7H, and my Venus in his 8H. My IC conjuncts his South Node, and my MC conjuncts his North Node. My Saturn conjuncts his AC, his vertex conjuncts my MC, and his AC/DC squares both my Nodes, and both his IC/MC squares both my IC/MC  His Pluto conjuncts my Venus and squares my Mars - His Pluto touching my inner planets will also signify and create this safe/home feeling deep down I crave.

(In our composite chart we have our Moon, Vertex, North Node in the 7H.)

That being said, with this boy the feeling of home he gave me was overwhelming. He was the first boy in my life that filled a void I had buried. He made me feel complete, seen, safe, everything felt like it happened a thousand times before, communication flowed easily, our bodies were in sync, I immediately felt comfortable enough to joke around with my thoughts, and his presence calmed me. Without him I felt less than, and incomplete. I didn't even really know him since I only hung out with him a few times. All he did was give me this 'complete' feeling and without his presence I felt that there was only a half of me present.

His Pluto conjunct my Venus and Squaring my mars created the safeness I desperately desired for. But I still had a filter around him, although he felt familiar and everything felt like it has happened before, a part of me still held back my feelings and true desires. Even though his presence was something that felt familiar, my rationality told me I was a fool and naïve to care so deeply for someone who I don't even know.

I found that when it comes to 7H synastry, someone coming in and lighting up that part of your life that you 'technically' lack, it makes you feel whole. But there is still a filter you somewhat present (if you're anything like me because the idea of what a safe space is, seems unrealistic and scary.)

That being said, I also would say with this person there is a past life energy that I heavily felt from him. I don't think every individual that falls in your 7H you come across with will give you the exact feeling I felt, but I do think it paints the idea of 7H energy quite well. I met him in 2019 and if you know anything of astrology the year 2019 represented karmic relationships, and with how I felt with him; I can attest to that.

He triggered my wounds and I triggered his (Karmic).

When it comes to 4H synastry, the energy is different. The main feeling you get when someone actives this part in you is comfortability, easy-going, unworried, safe to express whatever is in your mind, the energy feels trustworthy.

Person 2: I recently met a boy who falls heavy in my IC/MC/Nodal Axis and vice versa.

His Sun, Mercury & Venus are in my 4H.

(Below are his planets in my 4H making into my chart)

His Sun conjuncts my Jupiter, His Sun opposes my Moon (6 degree orb), his Sun trines my Mercury, Lilith and ascendant, his Sun sextiles my Mars, his Mercury conjuncts my IC, his Mercury sextiles my Uranus, his Mercury trines my Chiron, his Venus squares my ascendant and my Mercury, his Venus sextiles my Neptune, his Venus trines my Venus and North Node.

My Venus is in his 4H (My Venus Conjuncts his IC)

(Also: his Vertex conjuncts my South Node and Neptune, his Moon is in my 1H, his Sun, Mercury, Venus are in my 4H, my Moon in his 3H, my Sun, Rising, and Mercury are in his 5H and my Venus is in his 4H.

Anyway, with this boy he is very new, I only met him a few times but the energy I feel with him is captivating. Prior to meeting him, we messaged online for a few weeks but nothing came of it since he was traveling for work constantly. A year passes and I run into him at a local bar and immediately I felt comfortable.

I was sober and this was my first time meeting him but right away our conversation was a breeze. We both joked with each other, there was no awkward silence, or hesitance with our conversation, no confusion, the energy that surrounded us overflowed with the feeling of trust. I felt safe to say and act however I wanted with him, and I could tell he felt the same. But with this overlay, there is no dire need for this particular person I'd say. It's more comforting but the feeling can be a bit underwhelming.

What I mean by that, as a Scorpio Moon and Sagittarius Venus,

I equal this: feeling an emotion from someone = desire

So though I felt confident and safe enough to be myself, a part of me wanted to feel something more. The part of me that is used to chaos and destruction was a bit bored. I wanted to feel more or wanted to feel more enthralled by him. I assume that might enhance as we maybe get to know each other because objectively he is gorgeous but at starters it did seem lackluster.

As night progressed, I did see him speak to another girl and immediately I felt a claim in me that I wouldn't of expected to experience. I was taken back and confused why he was talking to this girl and not me. I then realized I was acting unnecessary so I walked away, but I'm curious to think if the active 4H gave me an subconscious automatic claim towards that person because subconsciously that's how I thought "things' should be.

I never was possessive or jealous with the boy that I shared the 7H synastry with. There was almost this underlying feeling that no one could live up to me kind of vibe? (this feels more past life energy) I somehow felt reassured enough just by his presence that he wanted me more than anyone else, and that most likely was not true. I think I was so disillusioned by his calming presence, I just couldn't feel myself being the one that 'got away' with him, even though that ended up happening. 7H felt more spiritual and unspoken, but with the 4H boy, it somehow felt more real, more tangible, so when I saw him speak to another girl, I was taken back and felt threatened.

The 4H energy didn't make me feel complete or whole, and without him, I didn't feel a loss, but it felt more realistic, grounded, stable and secure. I automatically feel like this boy could be in my life for a very long time. It just feels realistic.

Even though me and the first boy share a lot of IC/MC/AC/DC synastry, his Pluto aspecting my Venus and Mars overwhelmingly takes over. Because he gives me an energy I don't possess, the idea of him not being there was terrifying. Although the feelings felt so complete and whole, I felt it would of turned into more of a dependent relationship, there would be a hard time building and creating with this individual unlike the 4H boy.

Update: I've recently hanged out with him for two days in a row, and the energy is the same. He is so comfortable to be around, I believe we share a more past life connection. Seeing him was completely random, I was out and abruptly passed him. (Mars was opposite his Vertex when I ran into him, and Mars conjuncted my North Node, i'm not sure if that means anything) Anyway it was so unexpectedly easy with him, and I somewhat feel the same way as the guy I shared 7th house synastry with. He was with a girl when I ran into him and I didn't care, I just acted like I was basically dating him and he reciprocated? I'm going to be blunt and transparent but my twin being drunk went ahead and kissed him while I went to the restroom. (Long story) But for some reason I'm not possessive, jealous or afraid of his lack of feelings towards me? But I'm not sure if how I feel about it is a response from my broken attachment style or from my lack of interest? It's hard for me to care for people because I genuinely don't allow myself too, but with him everything feels trustworthy, easy, and stable.

Going off from how I felt with this boy and my reactions in the moment and not the weird situation that occurred, we share such trusting synastry (feel wise ironically enough) it was easy, so easy, I even told him "it's easy with you" and he smirked and said "it is" our behavior was cohesive and in-sync. Him and I were playful with one another, he was very attentive to me and grabbing me, him literally picking me up and hugging me etc but no kissing, no intense sexual tension I'd say, compared to what I've felt with 8H synastry, just comfort. I'm not worried or feel insecure about his actions, I don't overthink even after him literally kissing my twin. I literally saw it happen and yet I'm not worried? I can't explain it lmfao but after he was very attentive to make up for that kind of behavior but it didn't sting or hurt me because how naturally secure and comfortable I feel. I do feel disrespected from that situation but not sad? But I don't know if this is my lack of interest or my subconscious not allowing myself to truly care, at least yet. Date: 5/26/23

(Now relooking at this situation and what I dealt with, my nonexistent reaction was due to my broken attachment style, I made another post about him and it's under 4th house synastry; in that I explain and go more in-depth if anyone else is curious about this synastry Date: 10/1/23)

[seafoamreadings]

sun square the nodes

at the risk of sounding a bit hyper-new-age-y, don't let your ego harm your karma. the consequences of your actions are not always what you hope or intend them to be and sometimes that doesn't feel so great. you'll have to course correct to be aligned with your ideal paths in life. this is the time to see what has gone amiss, and nudge it back in a more savory direction.

[sensualnoiree]

astro notes: daily transits 6/22

Saturday, 6/22, the astrological influences are certainly marked by a mix of defensiveness, determination, and emotional sensitivity my loves. Now the day begins with challenging aspects that may provoke defensive reactions and highlight underlying fears. However, supportive lunar aspects provide the courage to confront these issues. The evening brings further introspection on how our mental and emotional states impact our personal growth.

Key Influences

Capricorn Moon Opposing Venus (3:19 a.m.):

Defensive Reactions: This aspect may lead to early morning defensiveness, especially in matters related to relationships and self-worth. The authoritative Capricorn Moon clashes with the sensitive and affectionate nature of Venus.

Emotional Tension: There could be a struggle between maintaining control and expressing vulnerability, leading to emotional tension.

Cancer Sun Quincunx Pluto (1°33' Cancer–Aquarius) Before Dawn:

Fight-or-Flight Urge: This aspect heightens the fight-or-flight response, requiring us to examine the fears driving our reactions. It’s a call to look deeper into our subconscious motivations and transformative potential.

Intense Emotional Undercurrents: The quincunx between the Cancer Sun and Pluto suggests intense emotional undercurrents that need to be addressed for healing and growth.

Capricorn Moon Trine Mars in Taurus (9:37 a.m.):

Determination and Courage: This supportive trine provides the determination and courage needed to face challenges. It encourages practical action and steadfastness in pursuing goals.

Constructive Energy: The trine between the disciplined Capricorn Moon and the steady Mars in Taurus channels energy constructively, making it a good time for tackling tasks that require persistence.

Moon Opposing Mercury (12:37 p.m.):

Emotional Sensitivity: The opposition between the Moon and Mercury increases emotional sensitivity, making it easy to feel misunderstood or withdrawn. This aspect can draw us back into our shell, emphasizing the need for clear communication.

Potential Miscommunications: Be mindful of potential miscommunications, as emotions may cloud logical thinking and lead to misunderstandings.

Mercury in Cancer Square the Moon’s Nodal Axis (Evening):

Mental–Emotional Interference: This aspect highlights how our mental and emotional states can interfere with our evolutionary progress. It calls for introspection and understanding of how past emotional patterns influence current behavior.

Focus on Growth: The square to the nodal axis emphasizes the need to address these issues to align more closely with our life’s purpose and evolutionary path.

Integrating the Influences

Early Morning Tensions:

Acknowledge Defensive Reactions: Be aware of the potential for defensiveness early in the morning. Recognize the emotional tension and strive for a balance between control and vulnerability.

Examine Underlying Fears: Use the quincunx between the Cancer Sun and Pluto as an opportunity to examine underlying fears and subconscious motivations. Reflect on what drives your reactions and how you can transform these patterns.

Morning Determination:

Channel Constructive Energy: The Moon’s trine to Mars in Taurus provides determination and courage. Focus on practical tasks and use this energy constructively to make progress on your goals.

Stay Grounded: Keep grounded in your actions and maintain a steady approach to challenges.

Midday Sensitivity:

Practice Clear Communication: During the Moon’s opposition to Mercury, be mindful of emotional sensitivity and potential miscommunications. Strive for clear and compassionate communication to avoid misunderstandings.

Reflect on Emotional Patterns: Take time to reflect on how your emotions influence your thoughts and interactions. This can help in managing sensitivity and maintaining balance.

Evening Introspection:

Address Mental–Emotional Interference: The square between Mercury in Cancer and the Moon’s nodal axis calls for introspection on how past emotional patterns impact your current growth. Identify areas where mental and emotional states may be hindering progress.

Focus on Evolution: Use this insight to align more closely with your life’s purpose and evolutionary path. Consider what changes are needed to move forward more effectively.

Practical Applications

Morning Practices:

Acknowledge Emotions: Start the day by acknowledging any defensive reactions and emotional tension. Practice self-awareness and strive for a balance between control and vulnerability.

Examine Fears: Reflect on underlying fears and motivations. Consider journaling or meditative practices to gain deeper insight into subconscious patterns.

Morning Focus:

Channel Energy Productively: Use the supportive energy of the Moon’s trine to Mars for productive activities. Focus on tasks that require persistence and determination.

Stay Grounded: Maintain a grounded approach to challenges and ensure that actions are practical and steady.

Midday Sensitivity:

Clear Communication: Be mindful of emotional sensitivity and potential miscommunications. Practice clear and compassionate communication to avoid misunderstandings.

Reflect on Emotions: Take time to reflect on how emotions influence your thoughts and interactions. Consider ways to manage sensitivity and maintain balance.

Evening Introspection:

Address Emotional Patterns: Reflect on how past emotional patterns impact your current growth. Identify areas where mental and emotional states may be hindering progress.

Focus on Growth: Use this insight to align more closely with your life’s purpose and evolutionary path. Consider what changes are needed to move forward more effectively.

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[ms-m-astrologer]

2023 Aquarius Full Moon

Tuesday, August 1, 18:32 UT, 9°16’ Aquarius Chart erected for Washington, DC

The key phrases for the Full lunar phase are “culminate, illumine, fulfill” and “pour all your energy into your intention.” And there is so much energy available.

The Full Moon is actually a fixed t-square: Sun/Leo and Moon/Aquarius are both square Jupiter/Taurus. There’s a little bit of “making a mountain out of a molehill” - or the opposite, thinking “it can take care of itself.” Whichever is more habitual for you, will probably come to the fore. If we can possibly step back, detach, and view things with a clear eye (Aquarius Moon) we may receive valuable insights.

There is a constructive outlet for that Jupiter energy, in the form of an exact trine from Mars/Virgo. This favors solid, practical (Earth sign) accomplishments. We really would rather be doing concrete things with this energy. Just a question of knowing where to direct it! (Your natal house positions of transiting Mars and transiting Jupiter.)

There’s also an exact opposition between Mercury/Virgo and Saturn Rx/Pisces. We don’t have enough information, &/or we lack the right information; someone is telling us “no” and we don’t like it. With Mercury about to enter its next Retrograde Zone (Thursday, August 3) whatever “it” is will be one theme to work on.

And, transiting Pluto Rx/Capricorn continues to square the Lunar Nodal axis across Aries/Libra - as we (in the north) endure the hottest summer in eons. (But hey, those corporate profits are more important.)

Between the Leo Sun’s desire to thrive, and the Aquarius Moon’s need for unique individuality - we can make some progress in peeling off whatever our “culture” has told us to do/be, but doesn’t fit.

[elminx]

Energy Update: Taurus new moon 5/11/21

Tomorrow afternoon we are experiencing a new moon at 21° - both our Sun and Moon will be conjunct in Taurus, square to Jupiter in Aquarius, trine to newly retrograded Pluto in Capricorn, and sextile to Neptune in Pisces. As with most of our recent lunar events - there is a lot of potential in this energy but also a great deal of tension.

The Taurus new moon is characterized by planting seeds and tending spring growth - it is always a time of renewal and reconnection with our earth energy after the long winter slumber. It cannot be removed from the context of this past year though or even from the general energy of 2021 as a whole so I suspect this energy may include more weeding the garden - we are still in a time of removal and reevaluation.

Though this new moon in Taurus is not an eclipse - its sister full moon in Scorpio come November will be. This is significant - these six months will be a sneak peek into the coming eclipse cycle that will begin in earnest when the lunar nodes shift to the Taurus-Scorpio axis early in January of next year. We are warned (all year really) to get our affairs in order - to come into alignment with our true selves.

This is echoed in the aspects the new moon is making. Most notably, the Sun and Moon are squaring off with Jupiter in Aquarius. We've been experiencing squares between Taurus and Aquarius all year - Uranus in Taurus and Saturn in Aquarius will make a total of three exact squares this year but come close to squaring each other five total times. We are in a period of expansion and contraction - things need to shift and move - this energy has been unsettled and will remain unsettled likely until the final square clears in December. Taurus is a sign that is slow to change and often most concerned with comfort while Aquarius wants to keep things weird. Aquarius types will often change for change's sake alone (though they are also a fixed sign so they can get hung up in what they won't change every bit as much as Taurus). Expect things early this week to feel uncomfortable and notice what feels out of place. It may be a sign that something needs to get shifted or pruned from your life entirely. This is supported by the trine to retrograded Pluto in Capricorn. Pluto is the grim reaper of the planets - he catalyzes deep transformative change that can often feel akin to death. During the Pluto retrograde cycle, long-standing issues come up for release - things related to childhood traumas, long-standing relationship problems, addictions, and mental illness. During his journey through Capricorn, the energy is focused on broken institutions - governments, business arrangements - even marriage which is a signed contract (Capricorn rules contracts). We are being shown what doesn't work anymore (and often what has never worked). If you are stuck in a situation where you are trying to make something work that really doesn't, it may feel really challenging during this time. You are being asked to reevaluate whether the things you hold in your life work for you and for all other people involved. We're veering away from Aries energy now - the ego stories and selfishness of Aries season has passed - Taurus is all about building something that will last. Taurus is earthy and grounded energy - it has no time for false narratives or passive aggression. Taurus natives tend to tell it like it is and this new moon will be no exception - there are no room left for the lies. That thing that you've been to struggling to make work for years? It's time to put that shit down. If it hasn't worked by now, it was never meant for you. That's the thing about Taurus, from the outside, it can seem like Tauruses hold on to everything. They are slow to forgive. They tend to like possessions. But Taurus, being ruled by Venus, is very concerned with value. You won't find a Taurus keeping a friend around who annoys them, or trying endlessly at a failed marriage - if it doesn't have value, a Taurus is willing to give it up and make space for something that does. This is, I think, one of the reasons that strong Taurus natives often are among the more content signs in the zodiac. As we begin our shift of the nodal axis point from Gemini-Sag to Taurus-Scorpio, this idea of value is going to come more deeply into focus. This new moon will be our first "ping" of this energy that is to come. Things to watch out for during this week are issues around control - Taurus can tend towards control freak tendencies which may be amplified by our great expander (Jupiter) but retrograded Pluto is not having anything to do with it. Lean into Taurus' natural inclination towards having good boundaries and remember that other people (even YOUR others) have the right to make their own decisions. Stay in your own lane. I know - I've been repeating that over and over again. It needs repeating. If you tell somebody else what to do with week, expect them to blow up in your face - don't say that I didn't warn you. The way that you can support yourself through this energy is through some good old-fashioned self-indulgence. Treat yo self to a new outfit or the more expensive takeout. If you feel stuck or too grounded, you can counter this energy by reaching towards Taurus's opposite

sign Scorpio: spend some time around water or deep in mediation, both Scorpio favorite activities. This won't pack the punch of a full moon but we are in eclipse season so what happens today, tomorrow, and Wednesday is likely to be highly significant. If something comes up for you - write it down for later perusal. You may not understand the full import of what is happening right now but it may become more clear as we get closer to our eclipses.

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[mercurytrinemoon]

south node in Cancer, poorly aspected Moon and the fear of leaving the comfort zone

I’m getting anxious about my life direction from time to time, basically questioning everything, mainly my own capabilities. You know, nothing new. I tend to keep it to myself because I’m the last person to try to bring anyone down and I always do my best to cheer people up and I don’t want anyone to feel bad about themselves. It’s unusual for me to whine about my life on public platforms, unless, in my true Sagittarius fashion, I’m turning it into a joke. Feeling sad and acknowledging your weaknesses is okay but I want to get to the bottom of things because I know everyting has its reason and you can see them in a natal chart if you look close enough. My favourite tools in astrology are predictive methods and things that are more practical and tangible, so to speak. But gotta look into psychology of it from time to time as well.

So I was thinking about my chart, trying to figure out why I’m feeling this way. Like yes, both my ascendant rulers are in the 12th house + as an Aquarius rising, the feeling of alienation is very real. There’s a belief of not belonging that has accompanied me my whole life. In a typical Aquarius weirdo way, I’m very much aware of the fact that I’m not everyone’s cup of tea lol. But I know it’s not where the true issue lays. So I started to reflect on how people put their defences up because they’re scared of the unknown. That leads to avoidance. And let’s admit that, pretty much everyone does this. The difference is, some barely do it, some do it on a regular... Some do it consciously, some unconsciously. I think the latter differentiation is important to underline here. I’ve tried to pay attention to it and I was thinking about my chart and thought about the dynamics between my Moon, Chiron and Saturn (t-square) with Chiron being in Cancer next to the south node. This is probably why I don’t usually identify with the descriptions of outward manifestation of an Aries Moon. Because it’s the apex of a t-square: bombarded by that heavy energy and afraid of expressing that independent & bold martian energy, which could potentially lead me to being rejected (something that I've experienced fairly often). But that badly aspected Moon doesn’t manifest as an insecure and shy - although it did a bit when I was a child - (bless that Mercury trine, that helps a ton), on the contrary: I don’t have a problem with catching people’s attention; nor with being assertive, out there or extroverted if I have to (bless Sun on the MC). My Sag stellium wants to travel the world, meet new people and discover new stuff. The issue is that the thought of PERMANENT change feels very uncomfortable for me if I think about it a lot. I used to think it may have something to do with commitment issues (and relationships aren’t the only thing you commit to btw) but instead, it’s the thought of readjusting the fundaments, leaving everything behind and throwing myself at the deep end that is scary. Because there’s a risk of rejection and being left with nothing. 

Of course, like I always say, no aspect is purely positive nor negative but that's pretty much one of the textbook definitions of harsh Moon-Saturn aspects. Saturn is known for fear mongering: there's a consant doubt, constant reminders you're at the risk of being lonely and constant threat of loosing emotional or mental stability. And then there’s Chiron, known for bringing continuous wounds and the feeling of being broken - so, as a result, everything gets overblown. And I’m starting to think that me asking questions like “would I carry through?”, “would I be accepted?”, “would I be enough?” and thinking that I probably won’t ever find my happy place because of that, is nothing else than avoiding taking a leap of faith and trying to stick to things that are familliar to me. And in the true Moon nature, it’s something I don’t do consciously but rather instinctually. It’s like making excuses out of fear and not even realizing it.

I’m not necessary big on the nodal axis like some of the folks are. Maybe because everyone always focuses on the North Node instead of understanding where they're coming from first (South Node). And maybe because I never understood those descriptions of a Capricorn North Node, for which the key word always seems to be: become authority. And I can guarantee you that every person with Capricorn North Node is going to scratch their heads, asking "me??? An authority??? In what???" But just throwing away all those articles on Nodes and looking at the Cancer-Capricorn opposition, there's a clear distintion between relying or even being codependent on trusted things and people (Cancer) - and being independent and boldly reaching goals (Capricorn). So, it’s about being in charge of your own life and overcoming those saturnian obstacles in the first place. Now, having this in mind, seems like holding on to what is known and playing safe started to ring a bell. That just adds up to the Chiron and Saturn influence - making me hold on to the old ways and being afraid of loosing the security I was provided. 

I don’t have the answers how to fix that but it’s all about the advantage of having that awareness and acknowledging your own weaknesses.