Full Moon in Aquarius (Penumbral Lunar Eclipse)
Full Moon in Aquarius (Penumbral Lunar Eclipse) 2016 “Come Together” Beatles
We are entering eclipse season again with the Full Moon (Penumbral Lunar Eclipse) in Aquarius. Aquarius mission is a shake up wake up, to remove any cobwebs, and with a smooth link to Uranus (ruler of the Aquarius Full Moon) a change of pace and disruption is welcome and refreshing while a change of scenery stirs up excitement and fun to pack in before the summer is done. Aquarius, an air sign, cools things down from all the intense heat lately (fire signs maxed) and gets into the mental zone, tossing ideas back and forth, open minded and keeping options open. Aquarius energy is electric and stimulating that will opt for authentic at any cost and not be enslaved by conformity or following the herd, keeping things interesting.
The Olympic games during the Full Moon in Aquarius (Leo Sun oppose Aquarius Moon) pumps up the adventure and competitiveness with camaraderie and coming together of all different cultures and countries with Leo time to perform and put on a show. Aquarius emphasis is on unity and tolerance. The Olympics used their mantel to emphasize the global community’s responsibility for the unity, peace and health of our world. As humans evolve, there is more intermingling and integrating of races, which actually improves the dna structure, proving that nature has a good intention with evolution.
The Full Moon in Aquarius forms a YOD (Finger of God) with Uranus and Chiron bringing up a sense of restlessness, urgency and edginess, resurfacing a wound (Chiron) with some uncomfortable and unpredictable issues around any growth, disruption to routine, calling for some adjustment that doesn’t sit quite right or a compromise that may force a sudden (Uranus) spin out of control change of heart or abrupt turn of events (particularly if these points hit up your own personal chart). The Finger of God (YOD) is triggering a time of redirecting toward the right direction, albeit uncomfortable with the unknown. Venus and Mercury in Virgo will join Jupiter pushing this YOD forward the next few weeks further pressing up to the Solar Eclipse September 1 to heighten anything around relationships, finances, values, beauty (Venus) and communications (Mercury).
Mercury Virgo is in its retrograde shadow phase going retrograde end of August which will push communication blunders (computers, travel) until beginning of October. Mercury retrograde in Virgo, deals with all issues Virgo which will be highlighted and accentuated during the September 1 Solar Eclipse in Virgo. (facts, details, health, work, pets, critical matters, weeding, discernment).
Venus Virgo makes a powerful trine with Pluto, provoking deep and intense response in relationships. Venus is separating from a harsh and tough tsquare with Saturn and Neptune putting to test relationships and values and where you extend your priorities. The conflicting energy of this tsquare may have presented obstacles and realizations with confusion that challenged any boundaries or cloudy notions.
Mars Sagittarius is building to join Saturn Sagittarius as Mars retrograde leaves its shadow. Both Mars and Saturn are sitting over Fixed star Antares. Antares, watcher of the west, is one of the 4 Royal Fixed stars of Persia (4 brightest stars), watchers of the night sky for each season. These stars present themselves during major shifts, crisis and evolution. Antares tightly aspecting these planetary bodies indicates special guidance during this eclipses season. Antares is a martian energy so with Mars Saturn over it, its got extra punch.
Mars and Saturn also makes a mangled aspect with Uranus and a square to Neptune all culminating during the Sept 1 Solar Eclipse which steers it to a destructive and aggressive force (Mars), meltdowns, fires, bruising to watch out for (animals, hunting, predatory), issues with hips (Sagittarius) knees (Saturn), Neptune (flooding, slipping, leaks) and ankles, storms, accidents (Uranus-Aquarius), Sagittarius foot in mouth, blunt, rude letting it all hang out, airing dirty laundry and over extending reach so watch any overdoing, lest Saturn consequence bites back. Mars Saturn over Sagittarius (serious horsing around (Sagittarius-horses) or falling off your high horse, needing some zipping the lip and careful maneuvering.
Mars over Saturn positive is its resilience, needed grit, competitive drive and applied efforts (in the Olympics) and in any projects or decisions being made. Anything held off and stalled during Mars retrograde, is ready to get into gear and action again with exuberance, albeit a bit slow and concentrated to force patience as it all comes together with a brand new cycle during this eclipse season.