Moon into Scorpio: Power Play

Wednesday night through Friday night

Overnight, the Moon moved into Scorpio, sign of secrets, depth, shadow and power. With the startling clarity that arrived with the New Moon in Libra, we look with intense curiosity at our world. Isn't it odd how things look different from this new perspective?

The Scorpio Moon wants to do more than look. This Moon is ready to push here and prod there to see what pops out. This Moon picks up the wand, the staff of power, and says, what can this do? Her first aspect in Scorpio was a flowing trine to Chiron in Pisces, a meeting with a wise mentor.

The Power of the Magician: Dream Collage

In the early hours of Thursday, Mercury in Libra sextiled Mars in Leo, two creative energies in passionate play. Around 8am EDT, the Scorpio Moon sextiled alchemical Pluto in Capricorn: The sorcerer's apprentice reporting for duty, eager to learn. Magic is afoot!

Late morning brings a square between the Moon and Mars, two passionate fixed signs challenging each other. Does their sparring bring out the best in each, leading to increased skills; or are they just talking smack?

This afternoon, Jupiter and the Moon face off in opposition. This could escalate the Moon's urge to dominate (Jupiter makes everything bigger) or help keep the sorcerer's apprentice's feet firmly on the ground (Jupiter the sage in steady Taurus). What is the source of our power?

This evening, Venus and Saturn meet in Libra, offering an answer. For these two, power is sourced in community, responsibly, with respect for others and a desire for peace. United, Venus and Saturn reflect the unfolding of beauty through time. Overnight, the Sun and Mars sextile each other, opening portals for dynamic, passionate and creative dreaming.

Friday afternoon, Mercury and Jupiter meet in an inconjunct angle of adjustment. This is no knock-down-drag-out, though, as Taurus and Libra are both under Venus' wings. Perhaps our new clear thought could benefit from some sage advice.

Friday night, the Moon makes her last classical aspect in Scorpio as she squares Neptune in Aquarius. We are challenged to look closely at those bright, glowing visions. Is everything as good as it looks? Incubate dreams tonight to shine some light in the dark corners. You might be surprised.

The void-of-course period this square initiates does not last long: The Moon enters convivial Sagittarius at 12:42am EDT Saturday, opening the door into a celebratory weekend. During these days of Scorpio, we test our power. Now that we can see more clearly, what do we need to understand––and then to act on?