The Sabian Symbol for the Sun and Moon at 26* Leo is: As light breaks through the clouds, a perfect rainbow forms. This image promises that once we have weathered the storm (last month's Cancer New Moon: A violent storm in a canyon filled with expensive homes) we will find the promise of a deep connection between heaven and earth. With the knowledge that Spirit is all around us in the material world, we can begin to live out of our own spiritual essence, no matter what our culture expects or demands of us. We can choose from all the rainbow colors of possibilities our spirit has to offer. We discover our true Worth -- not in terms of patriarchy's sole reliance on money, but in terms of our inner gold.
This New Moon opposes Neptune in Pisces, reminding us that we're all in this stew together. Selfishness is out of the question. Our gifts must be given freely now. Trust is Pisces' addition to the mix. Neptune in Pisces is exactly squaring the lunar nodes in Sagittarius and Gemini, enchanting us to recognize the magic of life and add that to our belief systems. Remember, belief becomes reality.
Saturn and Mars in Libra are in a harmonious sextile to the New Moon, which opens up opportunities to work with others to our mutual benefit. The Uranus/Pluto square is working to open our Venus nature, to open our hearts to courage, vision and transformation now. Uranus, Pluto and Venus nudge this New Moon, reminding us that change is here, whether we like it or not.
Mercury, which turned direct about a week ago, trines Uranus in Aries and inconjuncts Pluto in Capricorn, telling us: Say what you mean to say! So know your mind and speak your truth and find out how that works for you.
Wednesday, August 15 brings in some intense energies right before this New Moon. With the Moon in Cancer at the end of her cycle, we can finish up old business and release old patterns of self-protection, self-nurturing and creative sensitivity. These background energies are the soil we'll plant our seeds in at New Moon.
The Mars/Saturn conjunction at 25*Libra on Wednesday can feel frustrating if we haven't taken care of our relationship energies. If we have, this planetary combination can add the determination, discipline and patience we need to deal fairly with all our relationships. The symbol for 25* Libra is: The sight of an autumn leaf brings to a pilgrim the sudden revelation of the mystery of life and death. We can find cosmic meaning in every experience; we just have to tune in to the deeper "in-sights' that our souls offer us. Each person we relate to has something to offer us -- we just have to remember to honor it.
Also on Wednesday, Venus first opposes Pluto and then squares Uranus. This deepens the impact of the powerful image of Venus transiting over the face of the Sun in June. The divine feminine must take its place as part of our cultural transformation. Venus' role in the cosmic challenge of our times, part of the ongoing 60s energy, is that we have to re-engage the patriarchy over women's rights. Let get it right this time!
The Sabian symbol for Pluto at 8*Capricorn is: In a sunlit home, domesticated birds sing joyously. Open yourself to your inner light, make yourself at home. You'll be open to the spiritual messages coming your way. Be joyful!
The Sabian symbol for Uranus at 9*Aries is: A crystal gazer. Open your third eye and see the future YOU. Then become it.
The Sabian symbol for Venus at 10*Cancer is: A large diamond in the first stages of the cutting process. The diamond body of light is what's important now. Give priority to shaping yourself to what is immortal and enduring. Diamonds are the highest adornment. Wear yours with pride.
Enjoy the end of the summer.
Blessed Be!
Cathy
1. Quoted from "Papyrus of Nekht" in E.A. Wallis-Budge, Gods of the Egyptians, V.I, page 337.
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