“Love Lights the Sky” painting by Carrie Wild
Overview
As we enter our New SolLunar Cycle — beginning in sidereal Capricorn, swiftly entering Aquarius — in a catalytic square to breakthrough, authentic Uranus, take a moment to reflect upon notable small or large steps you took these past four weeks advancing your life in important directions. Perhaps you see how you let go of aspects of your former life, shedding the skin of an old identity. Some feel more free from being influenced by others in invasive or unhealthy ways. Some of you may feel you have come home to your original core of being, less encumbered, fresh and new. Some of you may have literally retired and now have 100% of your time available for your own creative dreams.
During this New Moon — with all major planets in forward motion through March and much of April — similar shifts continue such as creating more freedom to live your authentic life. At times the pace of accelerated change — Uranus’s influence — can feel overwhelming as unforeseen ruptures continue to happen in our outer reality and within our inner worlds. It is essential to make time for routines and rituals of daily self-care to help you stay grounded, balanced and in a place of trust in what you are creating in your own reality and with your communities of connection. Given the influence of Uranus throughout this Cycle, open up and seek alternative, futuristic information and therapies that are rapidly becoming more mainstream. Many options and gifted helpers and guides abound to support your health, happiness, well-being and evolution.
Adding to this celestial theme, how wonderful it is we will transit another Leap Day, sure to bring expansive possibilities this year, not like the last one in 2020 as the world was shutting down. Reflect on your strength and courage to have reinvented your life in these past four years and plant seeds of intention that will blossom over the next four years.
Last, here are additional powerful events occurring during the SolLunar Cycle. Mars and Pluto in sidereal Capricorn make a volcanic every-two-year-conjunction on February 13. The rare conjunction, building for many weeks, of Chiron and the North Node in Pisces happens on February 19. The Full Moon of February 24 is a powerful one involving our relationships and partnerships in particular. And on February 28, the Sun, Mercury and Saturn conjunction in sidereal Aquarius marks a rare moment of endings and beginnings. More details on all this and more in my full post. Good blessings to you as you navigate your profound and evolutionary shifts.
NOTE: When reading my daily entries, remember that the influence of each aspect is like a wave — it crescendos a day or two before it happens, crests on the day it is exact, then dissipates over the following days. People experience the transits of planets at different times depending on their sensitivity and life events.
Thank you, Carrie Wild, for the gift of allowing me to share your vibrant pairings for this post. Carrie is also the owner of Gallery Wild where she shares and shows the work of many talented artists, a gift to our community. Art heals, art awakens, art nurtures, art catalyzes, art is essential bedrock for our souls. Thank you, Carrie, for exemplifying this from your core of your being.
Sidereal Astrology Mentoring and Readings
My posts are based on the true astronomical alignments of the planets with the constellations, also referred to as the sidereal zodiac. I use the phases of the Moon as the scaffold for my posts because the Moon functions like an energetic portal mediating between the heavens and our wondrous Earth. My entries are based on the aspects occurring each week as they crescendo, crest and dissipate over the course of their influence. As you work with and within the natural flow of time and the supportive cosmic energies that each unique SolLunar Cycle brings, life can flow with more ease, grace and understanding.
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New SolLunar Cycle in sidereal Capricorn
At the New Moon, you are sprouting like a seed with new creative inspiration. Receive your unique insights by sitting in meditation or just be open to new possibilities arising within you from the sea of infinite creation.
New SolLunar Cycle in sidereal Capricorn: Sun/Moon in Capricorn square Uranus in Aries: Fri February 9 3:59 pm MST
As we enter our New SolLunar Cycle — beginning in sidereal Capricorn, swiftly entering Aquarius — in a catalytic square to breakthrough, authentic Uranus, take a moment to reflect upon notable small or large steps you took these past four weeks advancing your life in important directions. Perhaps you let go of aspects of your former life, shedding the skin of an old identity. Some feel more free from being influenced by others in invasive or unhealthy ways. Some of you may feel you have come home to your original core of being, less encumbered, fresh and new. Some of you may have literally retired and now have 100% of your time available for your own creative dreams.
During this New Moon — with all major planets in forward motion through March and much of April — similar shifts continue such as creating more freedom to live your authentic life. At times the pace of accelerated change — Uranus’s influence — can feel overwhelming as unforeseen ruptures continue to happen in our outer reality and within our inner worlds. It is essential to make time for routines and rituals of daily self-care to help you stay grounded, balanced and in a place of trust in what you are creating in your own reality and with your communities of connection. Given the influence of Uranus throughout this Cycle, open up and seek alternative, futuristic information and therapies that are rapidly becoming more mainstream. Many options and gifted helpers and guides abound to support your health, happiness, well-being and evolution.
Adding to this celestial theme, how wonderful we will transit another Leap Day, sure to bring expansive possibilities this year, not like the last one in 2020 as the world was shutting down. Reflect on your strength and courage to have reinvented your life in these past four years and plant seeds of intention that will blossom over the next four years.
Mercury in Capricorn square Jupiter in Aries: Sat February 10
This is a good aspect for handling business details or logistics in general. You might be consider and research new investments or actually sign on.
Mars/Pluto conjunction in Capricorn: Tue February 13
This once-every-two-years alignment is volcanic, super-intense and can literally be explosive. It catalyzes our willpower — great for athletic feats — and can also lead to battles of the will between parties. Capricorn governs institutions, businesses, professional environments so global transformational events are possible.
Lunar Highlights
Moon/Saturn conjunction in Aquarius: Sat February 10
With the Moon channeling Saturn’s energy today, you might focus on work more than play or make commitments to community members regarding future events.
Moon/Chiron/North Node conjunction in Pisces: Tue February 13
This can bring support and healing options for those facing challenges. Some will finally reach out for help possibly brought on by a crisis. Find solace and soothing in water environs and be more than okay if tears flow today.
Moon/Jupiter conjunction in Aries: Wed February 14
A lovely aspect for those celebrating Valentine’s Day. Jupiter brings enthusiasm and positivity. Linked to the feeling Moon, emotions can be heightened and expressed sometimes to the point of excess.
Moon/Uranus conjunction in Aries: Thu February 15
You may want to cancel commitments today with this be-free energy Uranus brings. Scheduled meetings are exciting and innovative. You may feel emotionally erratic or uncertain about what’s next.
First Quarter Moon
At the First Quarter Moon, you are called to action. The need to move forward with your recent insights can come via making a conscious choice or by challenging circumstances that require you make a move.
First Quarter Moon: Sun in Aquarius square Moon in Taurus: Fri February 16
When the Moon transits Taurus, productivity and pushing through obstacles can occur. But for some, it can lead to procrastination, reluctant to leave the safety of one’s known world for something new. Reach out to a friend — Aquarius — for help with a task or advice.
Mercury in Capricorn square Uranus in Aries: Fri February 16
Mercury/Uranus links stimulate mental activity, anxiousness, brainy brilliance. As you ponder a problem for a while, an insight or solution might suddenly appear. The square aspect can bring challenge to our nervous system like jumpiness and even lead to accidents. Breathe, move and drive cautiously today.
Venus/Pluto conjunction in Capricorn: Sat February 17
This annual conjunction of heart-based Venus with delving Pluto brings focused intensity to relationships and financial or ethical matters. It asks you to look deep within your heart to resolve an issue. You may overly obsess about events or people.
Chiron/North Node conjunction in Pisces: Mon February 19
Chiron encourages us to faces our vulnerabilities or wounds, the places we suffer, as does Pisces. This aspect has been in motion for quite a few weeks mirrored in the world by the immense suffering our fellow humans are undergoing via war, famine, climate challenges, etc. This pairing has also catalyzed internal healings happening deep within us, sometimes via crisis, sometimes because we are working very diligently to overcome obstacles of our own making. As it makes a rare alignment with North Node of our future selves, we can experience the benefits of all our hard work with a desire to find co-creative solutions to help all going forward.
Venus/Mars conjunction in Capricorn: Thu February 22
These two planets govern what our heart desires — Venus — and how to take action regarding those longings — Mars. As they make their annual alignment in ambitious, organized Capricorn, use the energy to set new business ideas in motion, contemplate future building and design projects. Visit your elders, also linked to the seasoned wisdom of Capricorn.
Sun in Aquarius square Pallas Athene in Scorpio: Fri February 23
As Pallas Athene — creative wisdom, strategy — is currently transiting Scorpio — shared resources and finances, power, sexuality — this square to the Sun in futuristic, community-minded Aquarius is excellent for strategy sessions, financial planning, researching potential creative partners. You may revisit an attraction to a friend or suddenly be drawn to work with an intriguing colleague.
Lunar Highlights
Moon in Gemini square Neptune in Pisces: Sun February 18
This aspect activates both left and right lobes of the brain, making it a great day for analysis and inspiration. Read about topics linked to art and spirituality. You may feel super-social after going to church so head out for a meal, a walk or drive with friends.
Moon in Cancer opposite Pluto/Venus/Mars conjunction in Capricorn: Wed February 21
This might lead to hidden emotions erupting from your molten core, especially involving family dynamics or tribal affiliations — Moon in Cancer. Channel the energy into home projects.
Full Moon in sidereal Leo/Aquarius
The Full Moon is the birth point of the current SolLunar Cycle. This can be a time of celebration or crisis, depending on your life circumstance. Feel the joy and relax into new discoveries and directions.
Full Moon in sidereal Leo/Aquarius: Sun/Saturn conjunction in Aquarius opposite Moon/Juno conjunction in Leo: Sat February 24 5:30 am MST
This is a complex Full Moon with many dimensions of expression. Saturn brings seriousness to relationships while Moon/Juno brings out playfulness in our partnerships. Saturn wants to commit but Leo wants to keep options open. This energy helps community projects become more focused and organized. And if your life has felt out of balance, use Saturn to commit to having more fun, joy, art and connection going forward.
Venus in Capricorn square Jupiter in Aries: Sat February 24
As Jupiter is still transiting sidereal work-for-myself Aries until April 2024, many of you have dreamt up new ways you can be more independent and in charge of your livelihood. This square to Venus in organized Capricorn helps you attend to the details/business plan of how you will bring those plans to fruition.
Sun in Aquarius sextile Ceres in Sagittarius: Sun February 25
Aspects to Ceres bring out our caring nature so nurture and be nurtured by your friendships/beloveds — Aquarius. As Ceres in Sagittarius seeks travel, loves to learn new things, take an educational excursion or gift or sing up with a friend for a learning adventure you can do together.
Mars in Capricorn square Jupiter in Aries: Mon February 26
Take more actions regarding current projects/goals with this forceful and willful aspect. It can manifest as tensions coming to ahead with others or frustrations bubbling up within you that things aren’t moving fast enough.
Sun/Mercury/Saturn conjunction in Aquarius: Wed February 28
This remarkable trio aligning exactly on the same day sparks futuristic thinking linked to community goals as well as innovative art collaborations. Mercury brings the big ideas and Saturn brings structure to bring the ideas down to Earth. Some take legal steps toward creating a business or corporation, others complete or begin a book project or partnership such as signing on with an agent/editor. Mercury rules our mental health so hopefully this links more alternative and innovative therapies — Aquarius — with the medical mainstream — Saturn.
LEAP DAY: Moon in Libra trine Sun/Saturn Mercury in Aquarius: Thu February 29
How wonderful we will transit another Leap Day, sure to bring expansive possibilities this year, not like the last one in 2020 as the world was shutting down. Reflect on your strength and courage to have reinvented your life in these past four years and plant seeds of intention that will blossom over the next four years.
Today’s supportive aspect brings harmony and grace to relationships of all kinds. The Moon in Libra helps us regain emotional balance providing we are being truthful and kind in communicating our needs within our partnerships and friendships.
Venus in Capricorn sextile Chiron in Pisces: Fri March 1
Treating yourself or another to an extra special spa or beauty treatment is one good idea today. Donating money — Venus — to causes you care about is another. Enjoy the good cheer of this energy bathing our Earth.
Lunar Highlights
Moon in Virgo opposite Neptune in Pisces: Mon February 26
This dynamic helps us understand how the invisible realms of energy and imagination affect our physical world and bodies. Read up on that topic. Sign up for a Reiki or meditation training, or book an energy session and experience magical healing for yourself. Things might need fixing that involve water, like a plumbing emergency.
Moon/South Node in Virgo opposite Chiron/North Node in Pisces: Tue February 27
Appreciate the improvement in your health based on recent shifts you set in motion.This potent line-up helps you release aspects of your previous self/life and step into a more revitalized you. Envision the threshold you are walking through as you give thanks to the past and embrace the unknown future.
Last Quarter Moon
With the Last Quarter Moon, you release what has been and simultaneously prepare for what will be as new desires perpetually arise in the next SolLunar Cycle.
Last Quarter Moon: Moon in Scorpio square Sun in Aquarius: Sun March 3
The Moon transiting Scorpio brings great passion for activities and toward our beloveds. Some might feel serious, even a bit down or more inward, so journal your way through those honest feelings. Conversations with fellow humans can be more introspective as you discuss the deeper meaning of life or current challenges.
Venus in Capricorn square Uranus in Aries: Sun March 3
Linked to the Last Quarter Moon also happening today, this aspect can lead to awakenings in the heart or a sudden shift in direction. Research alternatives for funding your project.
Mercury in Aquarius sextile Uranus in Aries: Mon March 4
Your mind can feel sharp and awake this Monday morning, always a nice way to start a new week! With Mercury, the communicator, in friendship Aquarius, reach out to chat with many people today and make helpful contacts.
Mars in Capricorn sextile Chiron in Pisces: Wed March 6
If a person had this aspect in their Natal Chart — their astrological blueprint — they would be the first person to lend a helping hand especially if someone was hurting. So that can be you today! Or ask for help that could ease some of the tension in your life. These are such trying times so may we all be kinder to all.
Mercury/Neptune conjunction in Pisces: Fri March 8
Dreams or daydreams may be extra meaningful and vibrant under this pairing. Let your imagination run wild, letting go of too much scheduling so inspiration can naturally bubble up. Great day for hot springs or water activities. Explore new music, make playlists.
Sun in Aquarius sextile Uranus in Aries: Sat March 9
This SolLunar Cycle started with a tense square to electric Uranus, catalyzing big changes that are exciting but can also make us feel wobbly and out of balance. Now we end this Cycle with this lovely supportive sextile to Uranus, helping us integrate recent shifts into our nervous systems. Keep going, keep growing.
Lunar Highlights
Moon/Ceres conjunction in Sagittarius trine Jupiter in Aries: Tue March 5
This optimistic and caring aspect brings light-filled energy to activities today. Take your elders on a journey — Sagittarius. Sign up for a class with an educator you have wanted to learn from. Design your own class to share your talents with others. Make sure your passport is up to date so you will be ready when the traveling desire arises!
Moon/Pluto conjunction in Capricorn: Wed March 6
Here we are again, the intensity and drive of Pluto amplified by the light of the Moon. You might obsess on projects or people today, want to throw things away and order your spaces, or experience a physical purging.
Moon/Mars/Venus conjunction in Capricorn/Aquarius: Fri March 8
Look for and meditate with this beautiful trio just before sunrise. It unifies what we want, what we need and how to take actions to make those longings happen.
Moon/Saturn conjunction in Aquarius: Sat March 9
On the last day of this Cycle, the focus is on Saturn which can help us finish tasks/projects or make solid plans for what’s next.
Blessed New Moon in sidereal Aquarius: Sun March 10 3:00am
RESOURCES FOR PERSONAL AND PLANETARY WELL-BEING
ENDEAVORS TO NURTURE
AMANZI:WatertoSchools
My dear friend, Julia Heemstra, has launched her cutting-edge humanitarian organization, AMANZI:WatertoSchools bringing water and opportunities to the schools in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, her childhood home where she grew up. Julia is one of the most focused, passionate, optimistic beings I know, as an elite athlete, as a bringer of wellness and mindfulness to all ages, and now with her collaborative organization, Julia continues to expand her lifelong commitment to humanitarian service.
PLANT BASED DIET
The reality and urgency of our current planetary crises is real, as our youngest citizens know in their bones. Please educate yourself about how plant-based eating is a central component in how you can help personally restore ecological balance as well as create greater health and vitality for you and your beloveds.
The Game Changers: This inspiring movie and storytelling about vegan super-athletes and warriors educates us about the many benefits of a vegan diet and addresses the ‘meat protein myth’.
COWSPIRACY, What the Health and now SEASPIRACY are must-see movies for all humans who care about personal health, animal well-being, social justice, climate change, the health of our Earth. Become educated about the important information shared by these courageous and visionary filmmakers and activists and considering eating mostly plant-based, if not becoming fully vegan in your consumer choices.
30 Day Vegan Challenge by Collen Patrick-Goudreau
JIN SHIN JYUTSU
Health is in your Hands. Here’s a helpful tool to help you maintain health, calm, balance during these stressful but extraordinary times. I am a proponent of Jin Shin Jyutsu and have been a practitioner since 1983. This beautiful, easy-to-use book and card set teaches you the ancient Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, the Art of Self Healing. JSJ’s premise is that by applying the jumper-cable of your hands to various points on the body, you can clear your own stress on a daily basis, freeing up stuck energy that leads to patterns of dis-ease, while activating the renewed flow of qi and vigor on all levels, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. Explore JSJ and teach yourself and those you love this simple tool for centering and radiant vitality.
