New Moon in Aquarius

New Moon's are times of new beginnings,planting seeds and setting intentions. This month the Sun,Moon, Chiron and Neptune all conjunct Neptune's discovery degree. The planet Neptune was discovered on September 23,1846 at 25 degrees of Aquarius. The call for compassionate service,understanding and unity becomes even more important. Mythologist Joseph Campbell said “ Survival is the second law of life,the first is we are all one”. Let us invite the healing dance between Chiron and Neptune into our medicine bundle.

This New Moon along with Chiron and Neptune all activate the U.S. Moon in the Sibly chart. For many the ideal of the American dream seems to be eroding or more elusive than ever. With the alarming rise in home foreclosures, inaccessibility to health care and the current credit crisis, the once held ideal and value of the American dream has turned into a nightmare. The New Moon is in opposition to Obama's natal Uranus at 25 degrees of Leo! This clearly suggest that Obama need to make a radical shift with many of his current policies. The progressive wing of the democratic party feels abandoned and betrayed by his promise to bring real change to Washington. His aloofness and detachment (Aquarius) in the health care debate left many in a state of shock and disillusionment.

The degree for this New Moon from Zodiacal Symbology reads: Three fires blazing above three triangular hills, a cross sword floating above. Denotes one of mystic and reformative leanings who may be impressed by invisible forces for certain work on earth,but who may not be conscious of the part he is called to play. Venus conjuncts Jupiter in Pisces on the 14-16 (Valentine's Day) offering blessings from the love goddess. Most favorable time for expanding social circles, spiritual pursuits and financial generosity. Faith and trust brings fulfilling relationships. Good time to make amends with someone you love.

Mars retrograde since December 20,2009 turns direct (forward) on March 10,2010. Mars turns retrograde only once about every two years.Mars retrograde cycle is symbolic of the warrior laying down his sword in order to re-group before the next battle. Mars retrograde we tend to think about ways of acting rather than pushing forward . Personal concerns and issues are always on a slow-burn during Mars retrograde periods. As Mars moves direct the warrior picks up his sword with a renewed sense of confidence and courage. Facing things direct and head on rather than through deflection becomes his new battle strategy. With Obama's Sun in Leo and Mars moves direct we hope he will regain a new sense of courage and act like a lion not a lamb!

Transiting Saturn in Libra conjuncts the Midheaven and squares Venus in the Sibly chart for the U.S.A. The major corporate banks continue to withhold lending to the public and with small businesses. There has been a movement to move money out of the giant corporate banks into community banks. The issues of fairness and equality (Saturn in Libra) begin to re-emerge toward the governments policy on Don't ask, don't tell which is code for not letting gays, lesbians, bisexuals from serving in the military. On January 21 the Supreme Court announces a landmark decision establishing for the first time that corporations (Saturn) enjoy the same First Amendment free-speech rights (Libra) as individuals.

With the square between Saturn and Pluto on January 31, the CIA issues a warning that Al-Qaeda will attempt an attack on U.S. Soil in the next 3-6 months. This comes as no real surprise to most astrologers as the last Saturn/Pluto Square was back in 1993 which coincided with the first World Trade Center bombing. The opposition between Saturn/Pluto was back on that fateful day of September 11, 2001 the second bombing and final death knell of the World Trade Center. Indeed, to be forewarned is to be forearmed!

 

“In a time of lies, truth becomes a revolutionary act”.     ~ Paulo Coelhon

 

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