Last Quarter Moon
“Watchful Guardian” photograph by Julia Heemstra
I dedicate this post to the extraordinary Anthony Birkholz, wise beyond your years, a beacon of creative light, undaunted activism and joy for all who know you. Journey well, beloved friend.
When I look at this photograph, I sense the presence of an Owl Guardian or Pallas Athene, Goddess of Wisdom, also associated with Lady Justice, who oversees and ensures justice will be done. Thank you, Julia Heemstra, for sharing this oracular photograph from your recent adventure. It is the perfect image for this week given the unnerving terrain we are all doing our best to traverse.
This week’s transits are all about activism and standing up for what you feel is just and fair. Mars square Saturn on January 19 spells ‘ouch’ for many, possibly creating a further rise in frustrations or heat symptoms in the body. Unexplained outburst of rage or a feeling of hitting a wall can be part of this. Planets are force fields, influencing us, and this one is particularly forceful. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to find a way to not be so reactive that you cause further damage to your own health or to others. That might not be easy, there is choice involved. Thankfully, more cooperative alignments occur as the week progresses.
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Here is a description of the qualities of the Last Quarter Moon phase compliments of my friend and sidereal colleague, Nick Anthony Fiorenza at Lunar Planner:
“This phase completes with our Inner Needs surfacing to consciousness, to become aware of what is important to self and what is not. A sense of completion comes forth with a recognition that the past scenario has served its purpose and it is time to leave what is antiquated behind. Knowing now what our Truth is, it is time to consciously live it. Doing so provides a choice for others to also live theirs. Changing allows us to spiral to a new octave of experience—one that will eventually sprout in the next lunar cycle to come.”
Note: I write my posts according to the Lunar cycles, posting on the New, First Quarter, Full and Third Quarter Moons. If you work with and within the natural flow of time, the 13 Moon cycle, your life will flow with more ease and grace. My interpretations and predictions are based on the true sidereal astronomical alignments. You can read about my unique way of interpreting astrology at this link: EarthWord SkyWord sidereal readings.Even NASA is onboard now with the sidereal zodiac! And you can always read about my star weather predictions from previous week’s at Star Signposts.
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Thu January 19
Last Quarter Moon: Moon in Libra square Sun in Capricorn: This aspect involves astrological signs linked to how we relate in our relationships and how we respond to the responsibilities of those alliances. This square can indicate things are up for discussion, even making a new plans going forward. Also use this energy for completing tasks, redefining goals you might launch with the next New Moon on January 27.
Mars in Aquarius square Saturn in Scorpio: Both these planets are about to step into their next astrological sign, but meet up in this tense square at the 29th degree (symbolizing completion) which can lead to confrontations that harken back to the challenges of 2016, including reverberations from political dramas. This aspect can bring out the worst in people, can call forth buried frustrations too long held within. You might find yourself swearing more than usual and experience symptoms of stress, anger, but also, great determination to push through some obstacle.
Mercury in Sagittarius sextile Pallas Athene in Aquarius: This aspect is building today, is exact tomorrow and carries over into January 21. It is superb for planners and organizers, making things tend to flow more easily. It also speaks to strong opinions being expressed through organized community action.
Fri January 20 ~ Farewell and Thank You, President Barack Obama
“Snowy Spirit” photograph by Doug Monson
Sat January 21
Moon in Libra trine Venus/Chiron/Mars: This upbeat aspect is excellent for expressing beauty and justice (Moon), for stating what you value and love (Venus), for supporting what you feel needs to be healed (Chiron), and for actively participating in actions, like a march, that support your beliefs (Mars).
Mars in Pisces square Juno in Sagittarius: If the air needs to be cleared and feelings vented, this aspect can manifest as both tears or heated outbursts in key relationships. It’s also about joining with soul colleagues to take a both a compassionate and warrior stance of action.
Sun January 22
Moon in Scorpio sextile Sun in Capricorn: Supportive, intimate, non-verbal communication is possible, along with easily addressing and finding agreement in regards to financial questions with one’s partners.
Moon in Scorpio square Neptune/Pallas Athene in Aquarius: With this aspect, you can be willing to face any sense of feeling like a victim and decide to use the power of your imagination to set in motion new intentions that mirror who you want to be and what you want to do. Love dramas or money challenges specifically can benefit with this refocusing and using of the powerful, magical tool of your imagination.
Mon January 23
Mercury in Sagittarius sextile Neptune in Aquarius: This is a faith-filled and hopeful aspect. People are willing to be more optimistic even if they’ve been down in the dumps or gotten stuck in an old way of doing business. Take further steps in some form of spiritual study or make travel plans with this helpful alignment. Converse with relish with others about peering into your future selves, dreaming big about beginning anew.
Tue January 24
Venus/Chiron conjunction in Aquarius: People with this aspect in their astrology chart are gifted healers, artists, and exhibit extraordinary compassion and sensitivity for the ongoing suffering in the world. They are the true empaths. Today, you might share more openly your own sensitive, compassionate nature, and find ways to help and serve others with your unique skills.
Moon/Saturn/Juno conjunction: For some, this serious and probing aspect might have you grilling your partner on some old jealousy or secretive behavior you want to understand. It can also bring significant new alliances into your life that you immediately want to commit to.
Wed January 25
Moon/Mercury/Pluto conjunction in Sagittarius: The potency of this alignment brings out strongly expressed opinions and can make some extremely defensive and defended in their behaviors rather than just saying what they want. Revelations and truths are brought to light and brought to the Light.
Thu January 26
Balsamic Moon in Capricorn: This is the last day of our current SolLunar cycle, and as Capricorn is both driven and relentlessly hard-working, that’s what you might feel today. Or, alternatively, book some form of relaxing bodywork and give your being much needed rest.
Saturn enters sidereal Sagittarius: Keep in mind that 2017, which adds up to a ‘one’, carries a strong push to begin anew for many. ‘One’ energy is about initiating bold changes. Today, Saturn, our planetary ruler of creating new forms in the world, leaves the deep reflective, releasing waters of Scorpio, where it’s lived for over two years, and enters dynamic, forward-leaning Sagittarius. This will manifest as increased activism on our whole planet. This budding transit can feel like a breath of optimism is invigorating your world. BUT, Saturn will reenter Scorpio from late June-mid October, signifying further letting go of an old identity, like packing up and moving to a new location. This will also play itself out in our politics with possible exposes that emerged in 2016. By late October, you will have fully birthed your new life, whatever that means for you.
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