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We are on the journey. The beginning feels far back, though if we count the days, it's not that long ago. We've tried to stay on the path, but a fog's come up. Suddenly we can't see anything. We're not sure which direction we came from, or which way we're headed.
It's the First Quarter Moon, testing our commitment to the New Moon journey. Will we turn back or forge ahead? Will we give up where we are? What are the options?
Ahhh, options! Now, there's a word to conjure with. What, indeed, are the options?
The Moon is in Sagittarius, conjunct the destiny point that is the North Node. This is us on the journey, optimistic and ready for adventure.
Mysterious Neptune squares the Moon and the Nodes. This is the fog, which doesn't seem quite like a normal fog, does it? There's something otherworldly about this; we feel the hairs on the back of our neck rise. What was it the old woman at the crossroads said, and where's the talisman that gruff captain pressed into our hand as we left the ship?
The Sun has just moved into practical Virgo––that way help lies. The Sun in Virgo also squares the Moon and the Nodes, and opposes Neptune. This Virgo Sun can shine a light through the Neptunian fog. Virgo is great at remembering advice, making plans, and finding handy solutions to seemingly intractable problems.
...As long as we don't lose heart. Virgo can become fearful, jumping at odd sounds, convinced we're not up to the challenges ahead. Faced with Neptune's confusions, Virgo can lose her grip on practicality and descend into chaos, or find false comfort in rearranging deck chairs.
Here's Mars, new in shadowy Scorpio, the sign he ruled of old. Mars is sextile the Sun, semisextile the Moon, and trining Neptune––clearly, he has a role in this tale.
Mars in Scorpio is the master tactician, able to pierce any mist and find the right path. This Mars is also a wizard with arcane lore at his fingertips and surprises up his sleeve.
Mars is the dark stranger, and we need discernment to know whether to follow or avoid him.
Meanwhile, Venus in Cancer finds herself at the apex of a Finger of the World, sesquiquadrate to the Moon/ North Node, and to Neptune, as they square each other. She might look like a damsel in distress, and all the while she carries a reminder to listen to our hearts, listen to the wisdom of the past.
Venus is the grace-filled guide. Through compassion, a way will be found. Always share your bread with birds and animals.
Mercury in Leo forms a semisextile with Venus, the faithful page who turns our trials into poetry. There are reserves of courage here, finding the song to sing in the darkness that will lighten our hearts and renew hope.
Meanwhile, Pluto and Uranus still square each other, creating depth and intensity to bring the most mundane happenings into realms of high drama. Saturn in Libra, a worthy sage, forms a creative quintile to Pluto. This is a sign that magical action is possible and alchemical change is underway.
At this First Quarter Moon, we are challenged, but our strength is growing. If we keep our spirits high and take practical action, we are quite likely to find we're surrounded by magical helpers who wish us well.
We are the heroes of our own lives.
Good day! Do you happen to own any writing experience or it is a natural talent? Can't wait to see your reply.
ReplyDeleteInteresting question, Suffocated ... I think of it as a bit of both. I have plenty of writing experience and hope there's a bit of "natural talent" or perhaps some gifts from the muses in there too.
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