Aries Lunar Eclipse October 8

Aries Full Moon

Lunar Eclipse

October 8, 2014

6:50am EDT

A moon in Aries when allowed to strut its stuff – will shout and scream and tell its truth to anyone who will listen.    It is fiery and knows in its soul that sometimes it is important to set fires to:  thoughts, ideas, opinions, bridges, policies and anything that bugs.  For Aries things that constricts, restricts or feels like a “NO” needs to be burned.   Except of course when it is their rules and order—then Moon in Aries will fight like a  warrior to keep the status quo.   

So what happens when all that energy is not just a Moon in Aries but a Full Moon?     And what if it is not just a Full Moon but is a Lunar Eclipse?  Well, at the very least we should prepare for a lot of combustible energy trying to find its way out. 

First order of business you don’t get a full moon in Aries without acknowledging the Sun in the opposite sign of Libra.  Libra is interested in others.  Libra is interested in being a two.  Aries of course is interested in number one.   Having these two energies activated sets up a major push pull.   Libra is here to remind Aries—“Hey, you are not the only person on this planet.”    “What are you trying to accomplish with all your shouting and burning?”   “Do you think your outbursts attract us to you?”  “You sure must not be tired of being alone because all that burning you are doing is going to push everyone away.”   “Don’t you get bored hearing yourself all the time?”

And then of course Aries turns to Libra and says, “Hey are you pulling your weight?” “Would it kill you to make a decision and just stand by it?”  “Are you so busy keeping peace that bullies are getting away with murder?”  “I may be brutish but at least people know where they stand with me.”   “Hey, I would rather be aggressive than passive aggressive any day.”

Now let’s take all that energy and double it since it is a lunar eclipse. 

And because The Universe is cuckoo crazy and everything must go go go, this Aries Lunar Eclipse has got Uranus on the Moon oppose Sun Libra.  And both the Sun and Moon are in square with Pluto in Cap.    “Whoa, who ordered the big guns this full moon?”

Uranus brings in things that upset order to create change.   It comes from out of the blue.   Uranus stuff can’t be tracked it just shows up.    It is not easy even on a good day.   Self versus Relationships is the conversation of the week but with Uranus and Pluto there will be sharp elbows.    Pluto will point out where we are weak as individuals and as couples.   How are you relating to others?  How are they relating to you?  What are you learning about self while you duck to avoid blows?   Who is stepping up for you?   Who is not?  Who is way too lazy to be a part of your life?   Whose name needs to be burned out of your address book?   Who is burning you out of their book?     

And who is gunning for a fight for no other reason than they feel energized by a fight.  How many people have loud opinions that are really meaningless they just get off on the ‘fight’.     Lots to ponder. 

At the same time all that energy is in the astro soup.  We also have lovely Venus poking out from the pot.    Venus is on top of the Sun and Opposes Uranus & Moon. 

Venus is on top of the Sun and gently asking all of us what are our values?   What are we willing to fight for?   What are we willing to burn down (Aries) in order to find balance (Libra)?    Does our partner value the same thing we value?  Do we feel too alone in our relationships?  

And Venus of course is in square to Pluto.   Venus knows that there are serious things (Pluto) out of whack in relationships.   Any changes coming up speak to that out of whack-ness?    What are we going to do to find balance? And if we are alone what are we holding on to so hard that it is keeping us from bringing in a partner?  

Although the Full Moon is exact on the 10/8 the build up during Gibbous will be strong given on 10/7 there is a Sun oppose Uranus and on 10/7 there is a semi square between Mercury and Mars.   Someone will be shooting off their mouth somewhere and it will bug.  Then we get the full moon and during the 3 day cycle we have Venus and Uranus and Pluto in doing their exact dance.

And did we mention this is a 

BloodMoon  ?  Yes, it is our second one this year. The other one was in April.  There will be two more in 2015.  

Sabian Symbols for 15-16 Aries

Nature Spirits Are Seen At Work In The Light Of Sunset

Sabian Symbol for 15-16 Libra

After A Storm A Boat Landing Stands In Need Of Reconstruction

http://www.cafeastrology.com/sabiansymbols_degreemeanings.html

So, if this week is a bit of a shit storm… don’t personalize it. Just learn and get through it.    I’ll see you on the other side.  

Hugs

This Week

The week ahead

This week will have some bumps.   

The week starts off in the Gibbous phase.  

Focus on:

Who are the people around you?  Are they connected to your higher self?  Do they speak to your highest ideals?  How are your relationship improving or suffering because of the company you keep?    How do your partner(s) keep you away from the people who share your high ideals?   How are you processing it?

On October 7 a Sun/Uranus aspect accents personal breakthroughs versus commitments and relationships.  Is there a way to find a balance?

Also on October 7/ Mercury & Mars in small tough aspect accenting short fuses, mental stresses and short snappy comments. 

Then on October 8 at 6:50am EDT we have the Lunar Eclipse in Aries.  

It is a doozy.   This full moon is wobbly, a bit chaotic and tense. We are challenged by our desire to be there for others but at the same time not lose sight of self.   Do we have the skills to balance both self and others?  Do we have a choice?   (See following post). 

Also on:

10/8 Venus/Pluto get into it.  Love and money feel powerless.   Power feels loveless.   And Mars/Jupiter:  Action in faith meet abundance in creativity.    

10/10: Sun/Jupiter:  Relationship expansions, pleasure, joy, theatrics.  Fun.

10/11: Venus/Uranus.  Love and money desire breakthroughs.  Breakthroughs desire love and companionship. 

Mercury Retrograde - October 4

Mercury Retrograde

October 4 1:02pm EDT

02 Scorpio 19

The map for this particular Mercury retrograde is the following:  

September 14 Shadow point begins (16 Libra)

October 4  stations retrograde (2 Scorpio)

October 25 stations direct (16 Libra)

November 10 post shadow (2 Scorpio)

Of course you need to get your technological ass covered before October 4.    Back up your computers, iphones and all your mechanical WhatNot before it starts. And yes, if you can --please try to avoid signing important documents between Oct 4 and Oct 25 along with avoiding large purchases.   All of that should be on your check off list.    

But with a Mercury station retrograde at 2 Scorpio we are also talking about processing the deep, scary stuff.  Not just the stuff that goes bump in the night (boo!) but the other stuff like, that ugly side of you that only comes up in relationships.  Why does that happen?  

Or why does your partner save their really ugly side just for you?   And why on God’s green Earth is anyone accepting it?   And what stupid stuff are you feeling deep inside that makes it okay to accept lameness?  Was it some stupid role you learned from crazy mom or crazy dad?  And if you don’t like thinking about childhood patterns then just look at your own Achilles heel how does it speak to your insecurities?    How do you try to control the world to mask your vulnerabilities?  And how are you cutting yourself off from the world to pretend you have control?   And how are you seeking self- empowerment?   There is a monster difference between people who seek power and people who seek empowerment.   Do you know the difference?   Hint: One group is happier. 

With Mercury going backwards first in Scorpio means our mentality demands death and rebirth.  Some thoughts just don’t work anymore and we see it during the retrograde.   Then through the retrograde when Mercury moves back into Libra we are looking at how we can shed fear and debris in order to empower ourselves and bring it to our relationships.   We also will be looking at our partners and   how they empower us---or not.

This Week!!

This Week

We begin the week in the Crescent Phase which started on Sunday.   As always during Crescent we are receiving information.   Even if we don’t realize we are getting something, we are getting it.  

This Crescent is focused on:

Focus on:  What are you learning about expanding your world?  What are you learning about laughter?  How does a big fat belly laugh uplift your soul?   What are you learning about being ‘right’?   Does being right improve your relationship or hurt it?   Is your partner being ‘right’ helpful or not?

What are you learning? 

On Monday (9/29) Venus moves into its home sign Libra.    Some of our gentleness will be coaxed out of us.   Issues around beauty and resources will be pronounced. 

First Quarter Moon

October 1

3:32pm EDT

As we remember, with a First Quarter Moon we do actions based on the seeds we planted on New Moon ( 9/23-9/28)

Focus on:  What actions can you take that push you up the ladder? How would your partnership(s) benefit by you finding your inner CEO?   What does it mean to you and your partner for you to step up your game?  Not just in work but in the world?  

On Saturday October 4, we have a horse of a different color.  It is a day with a lot going on.  Some perks, a lot of tension.   And Mercury Retrograde.   (that post will follow) .      Whatever are you plans for that day, BE ADAPTABLE to CHANGE! 

Special focus

10/4: Mercury retrograde 1:02pm EDT Until October 25 (see above)

10/4: Sun/Pluto: Ego breaks, fear versus flying without a net, cracks bring new growth

10/4: Venus/Saturn: Money and love feel tweaked and pinched.  Relationships and joint resources  grow up.

10/4: Mars/Uranus:  Actions and energy, individual endeavors expand knowledge, build bridges.  Spirit is lifted by action

HAVE A GREAT WEEK.