The Week Ahead
Monday September 14 through Sunday Sept.20
Astrological Highlights for the week: New Moon in Virgo on Thursday.
The New Moon in Virgo very early Thursday morning (4:00 am Pacific Time) is a great opportunity to truly experience the Virgo story of solitude and connection. As a mutable, aka double and flexible sign, there really are two chapters in this tale. As an Earth sign ruled by mental Mercury, Virgo is thoughtful, reflective, introspective, analytical and very much likes to control her environment by carefully aligning the pieces in a pattern of her choice.
On planet Earth, most of us don’t have the luxury of living in solitude, or calling all the shots. We may carve out a niche for ourselves where things mostly conform to our design. However, when we venture outside our boundaries, which we inevitably do, it’s necessary to interact and participate in a dance of give and take. As much as Virgo craves her privacy and alone time, she also has an innate need to be of service in the world.
There is an element of nervous energy associated with a New Moon in Virgo. We tend to get frazzled or easily upset when forced to leave the safety of our cocoon. And I’m not just talking about our homes or a physical place. It’s more psychological and emotional. We have our way of doing things or routines we like to follow. When this gets upset, so do we. It’s really more about our attachment to the plan than the plan itself. Although challenging, we really can adjust that attachment. In most cases the eventual outcome is much more important than the path to its accomplishment. At least that’s my story and for now I’m sticking to it.
Something important to understand about Virgo’s penchant for privacy and being alone – this is not a second choice. Under this influence we LIKE being alone in our own company. You may really get this if you have Virgo planets in your natal chart.
But interact we must. During this lunation the Sun and Moon at 25 Virgo are in close positive alignment with disciplined Saturn at 25 Capricorn and also with transformational Pluto at 22 Capricorn. This bodes very well for setting new intentions and grounding them firmly with action. But that being said, we can’t overlook Mars – the planet of energy and action – retrograding in Aries. We can easily get disappointed if we expect quick returns on our investments. The Sun and Moon are also in a square with the lunar nodes (24 Gemini and Sagittarius). This is almost always a reminder we need to release something from the past in order to enter the future. It also indicates old patterns need to be revised or completely reassessed in the light of new information and experiences.
At the time of this New Moon, Neptune is in the opposite sign of Pisces. Although not a tight opposition, the influence or threat of not being able to keep a tight rein is certainly felt. No wonder we feel jittery. Our grip on controlling our lives and environment feels like a “house of cards” and much more vulnerable and precarious than we care to admit.
About 25 minutes before the New Moon, Mercury squares expansive Jupiter. This creative and optimistic alignment is mostly advantageous for fiction writers, if you get my gist. Although Virgo can certainly appreciate the buoyancy of Jupiter’s influence on her ruling planet Mercury, she mostly prefers the solid ground of predictability and truth, to high hopes.
So where does this leave us? A valuable clue can be found in considering Virgo’s ruling planet Mercury is currently in Libra – the sign of the scales and the sign of balance, beauty, and justice. This is a time for readjusting our expectations and relationship with our environment. If we can know ourselves but also be willing to harmonize our goals with the needs and flow of the times, success and happiness is much easier to attain.
We might learn something by thinking of business models. Some enterprises work and are successful because they play to their strengths and are very, very good, at what they do. Others focus more on what is in demand, and learn to address the need. What the time requires is a balance of both. The Virgo Moon may sit tight thinking this is how I see the world, and I’m not budging. I’m safe and sound here in my little sacred space. Unfortunately, if we lean too strongly in this direction we may waste precious time and resources waiting for the universe to conform to our way of thinking and our picture of ideal.
We don’t need to compromise our values or surrender our intelligence. What I’m suggesting is this New Moon cycle is a time to accept our place in the greater scheme of things. It’s time to carefully and accurately assess what is really going on around us and not put our fingers in our ears chanting, “I can’t hear you.” Withdrawal sometimes works, but it’s not likely to have an influence on the big picture.
Think about what kind of an influence you want to have in your life, your family, and your world. How much are you willing to negotiate? How much does your thinking comply with “my way or the highway?” These are personal answers you need to find for yourself. During this cycle, those with clarity of vision and intention (Virgo at her best!) willing to adjust their strategies to accommodate the realities of the times will find it possible to achieve great success for those goals most in alignment and harmony with what the world needs now. Virgo provides invaluable service when she works towards perfecting herself and accepts an imperfect and flawed world without judgment.
Stay Informed, Stay Safe, and Spread Hope.
Until next week, let go and wear loose clothes.
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As we close in on the end of this lunar cycle (New Moon on Thursday) we are feeling “lean and mean”. The Sun in efficient Virgo is looking to seal a deal with Pluto in disciplined Capricorn to make a significant and life-changing adjustment. This energy has the insight and motivation to put away childish games in favor of grown-up objectives. Distractions and low priorities are getting the boot.
In order to focus our energies as we choose, we need to take control of our minds. It’s not worth giving worries valuable real estate in our psyches. If you have something important you want to accomplish, be clear in setting your priorities and ruthless in cutting loose all that does not fit into your plan. Mars the planet of action is retrograde; but this is no reason to sit on our hands for two months. Make a plan and set a goal – the Sun trine Pluto is auspicious for creativity and regeneration.
The Moon in Leo lends an air of authority to our communications today. If you want to have influence, take care that your words are free of personal agendas. Manipulation can easily backfire. One of the personal battles of Leo is walking that fine line between leadership and arrogance. If you want to persuade and be a great influencer, and/or communicator, it’s worth time spent in personal introspection and studying those with talents, qualities and achievements you admire.
Daily Muse: To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest… Action expresses priorities. (Mahatma Gandhi)
Today on A Course in Miracles we’ll listen to excerpts of a workshop by esteemed ACIM teacher, Ken Wapnick, “The Experience of A Course In Miracles”. This is a commentary on the Section “Development of Trust” in the ACIM Manual for Teachers. This is Part Fourteen in our series. You can find Part 1 in the On Demand section of 12Radio.com. Please join me today on 12Radio.com at 11 am Pacific – 2 Eastern.
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September 15
Moon in Leo/Virgo
The Moon goes Void of Course at 8:10am enters Virgo 11:37am
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We begin on a fiery high note today with the Moon in theatrical Leo aligning with Mars in fellow fire sign Aries. We do well to remember when Mars is retrograde, much of the progress we are making is internal and in the arena of planning verses seeing manifestations. It’s best to bank those fires of desire that look for instant success and quick turnaround times.
It’s particularly difficult to dial back our expectations this morning as Venus in noble Leo clashes with Uranus in Taurus. When Venus connects with Uranus we crave experience and excitement especially in the areas of love and finances. We resist complacency, commitment, and compromise. We may be hyper sensitive to feeling bored, tied down, or controlled by circumstances or other people. Although this energy is very innovative, stimulating and youthful, it can also be risk-taking, immature, erratic and high-strung. This is not the poster child for reasonable behavior or showing compassion or empathy for others.
We might expect some fireworks in relationships and maybe some surprises when it comes to our money and investments. This is neither good nor bad. Although this is a potent energy, it doesn’t last forever. Know that a decision or action that starts quickly may also end just as quickly. If we are lucky we can catch a spark of innovation flying off the tail of this energy.
This afternoon we feel more settled when the Moon slips into reflective Virgo. We welcome some structure to the rest of our day and most likely will seek some alone time or privacy before the day is over. If things have felt chaotic earlier in the day, we need some time to recoup.
Daily Muse: The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me? (Ayn Rand – Sun, Chiron and Saturn in Uranus-ruled Aquarius)
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Keep it tuned to 12Radio – I’ll be joining Kelly Whetstone on “Empowerment” at 10 am Pacific for our monthly “Meeting of the Minds.” See you there.
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September 16
Moon in Virgo
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We are in relatively good spirits today with the Moon making easy connections to innovative Uranus very early this morning and then to expansive pleasure-loving Jupiter in late afternoon.
With the Moon in introspective and private Virgo we may withdraw in early evening when Luna opposes boundary-less Neptune in her home sign of Pisces. If we are in the mood for a mind-altering movie or conversation then all is good. Although for some, the trip into the non-rational and non-material realm could be disorienting and they will prefer to withdraw into their own secret world.
Mercury the thinker cruising through indecisive Libra is moving toward a challenging square with out-of-bounds Jupiter a few hours after midnight. Our minds and thoughts are expansive, but also things are exaggerated and out of proportion. Our ideas and words might be motivated by hope and optimism, but they are not likely to be grounded in reality. This is a nice way of saying, we are more likely to tell a lie, knowingly share misinformation, or generally blow something out of proportion, if we think it’s for a good reason. Maybe we are just blinded by the light of our own perceived brilliance! A rich imagination and fantasy life can be great for creative endeavors, but less acceptable when getting to the truth is what’s needed. In any case, beware tonight and tomorrow knowing Mercury is unregulated and being egged on by Jupiter. Consume and share information with this in mind.
Daily Muse: To make the right choices in life, you have to get in touch with your soul. To do this, you need to experience solitude, which most people are afraid of, because in the silence you hear the truth and know the solutions. (Deepak Chopra – Moon in Virgo)
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September 17
Moon in Virgo/Libra
New Moon 25º Virgo 4am
Moon goes Void of Course at 4:42am enters Libra 11:56am
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The New Moon at 25 Virgo occurs early this morning (4:00 am Pacific Time). With both the Sun and Moon opposing nebulous Neptune and Mercury squaring Jupiter, the theme for today might be “get to the point”. Don’t be surprised if we have to wade through multiple distractions or seemingly meandering details. Clarity may be in short supply this morning, but fortunately, both the Sun and Moon also strongly align with Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn. This bodes well for setting intentions on this New Moon and following through. But keep the Mars retrograde in mind – don’t expect instant success or manifestations. If you experience them, great – if not, it’s an excellent time for planning and learning.
Just before noon (Pacific Time) the Moon moves into equality-seeking Libra. This sign too tends to dance between different emotional states. There is the peace-loving and partnership craving side and the side that looks for justice and perfection. (Virgo is not the only perfectionist in the zodiac!) This Moon is an idealist and a romantic but with a bit of an edge. If someone doesn’t live up to our expectations, we’ll let them know.
Daily Muse: Develop enough courage so that you can stand up for yourself and then stand up for somebody else. (Maya Angelou – Moon in Libra)
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September 18
Moon in Libra
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You know the old saying about not being able to please all the people all the time? Well that is likely our feeling today as the Moon in Libra finds it hard to not be sitting on the fence about a number of issues. Sometimes it’s hard to please a Libra Moon because their ideals and expectations can be quite high. However, this is a key reminder in navigating through the day. Often it’s our own expectations, worries, and anxieties that are getting in our way.
There is a saying of unknown origin (some say it is Mark Twain, others disagree.) It goes something like this, “I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.” I’ve also heard “The worst things I’ve ever gone through are the ones that didn’t happen.” We may not have the words right, but commit the sentiment to memory. We drive ourselves crazy with what we fear. So unnecessary!
Today as Mercury in Libra makes an awkward connection with Neptune in dreamy Pisces, it’s easy to get caught up in our own webs. It doesn’t really help that the Moon squares over-the top Jupiter. Catch yourself in the early stages of worry so you don’t let something escalate or spin out of control. This evening when the Moon connects with Mercury we might be seeing clearly, but maybe not. Later the Moon’s square to Pluto isn’t exactly a salve but it might prove to be a wake-up call to snap us out of a negative spin.
Daily Muse: If you're afraid of butter, use cream. (Julia Child – Moon in Libra)
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September 19
Moon in Libra/Scorpio
Moon goes Void of Course at 7:29am enters Scorpio 11:33am
Rosh Hashanah
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We may just have to grit our teeth and push through today. The energy is ornery and we might be feeling entitled and spoiled. The Moon in Libra butts up against unmovable Saturn in the early morning, which nobody really relishes. By day break Luna opposes retrograding Mars in fiery Aries. Our intention may be to keep the peace but pleasing others feels outside our range.
Another challenge comes when the Sun in self-controlled Virgo also clashes with Mars. A situation we thought was under control suddenly flares up. Silly us for thinking life was so predictable! If you can avoid conflict, do your best to side-step it. If you find yourself in the eye of the storm, look around. There is a friend and ally at your beck and call. This could be someone living, a message or hand reaching out from far away or even a loved one who has passed, or possibly a divine message that finds you like an arrow out of the blue.
The Moon enters introspective Scorpio mid-day today. Although this could help us get to the bottom of any frustrations, it also has the power to put us in touch with buried resentments. Be on the lookout for chances to feel like a victim! Or, we can decide there is a different way to go. “Nobody puts baby in the corner.”
Daily Muse: When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this - you haven't. (Thomas Edison)
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September 20
Moon in Scorpio
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The deeply reflective Scorpio Moon helps us gain a better perspective today although there are still likely to be a few bumps in the road. A falling out with a loved one is possible in early afternoon when the Moon squares Venus in Leo. Somebody gets their feelings hurt or is complaining about being unappreciated. That’s easy to fix – or at least can be.
Positive lunar alignments with Jupiter and Neptune help us find the right gentle touch to soothe any wounds. In a world gone mad, there are multiple opportunities to choose wounding or healing depending on our mindset. If you are feeling sad, upset, confused, or generally depressed, know you are not the only one. Far from it, in fact. Even when we are feeling wounded or unsure, we can reach out with kindness and receive a blessing of our own.
Tonight there is an auspicious opportunity to get real and face facts when Mercury squares Pluto. This unflinching energy helps us see through the smoke screen to the truth, if we are ready to hear it. This can make for some interesting interactions and communications.
Daily Muse: I said, "I don't think I can give you that kind of emotion." And he [Alfred Hitchcock] sat there and said, "Ingrid, fake it!" Well, that was the best advice I've had in my whole life, because in all the years to come there were many directors who gave me what I thought were quite impossible instructions and many difficult things to do, and just when I was on the verge of starting to argue with them, I heard his voice coming to me through the air saying, "Ingrid, fake it!" It saved a lot of unpleasant situations and waste of time. (Ingrid Bergman – Sun in Virgo; Alfred Hitchcock – Moon in Scorpio)
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I haven't been shopping at a grocery store in over six months. This has been a necessity due to a high risk of complications to the virus. There is no doubt that we have all had to give up aspects of our lives and have missed much that may have given us pleasure. Not seeing my grandchildren has been a major sacrifice. Shopping is one of the minor things I've had to give up. I went almost every day to the grocery store and, for the most part, had a pretty good time. Then again, there is no doubt that we have saved an awful lot of money by my not wandering through the vast marketplace, my eyes drawn to everything shiny and colorful, as well as the bizarre.
We hardly ever ran out of anything because I could make a quick run and come home with the proverbial, and sometimes literal, bacon. We could decide whatever we wanted to eat on the spur of the moment and boom, there it was. Now we have to plan carefully; let me rephrase that; my wife has to plan carefully. She's good at it. For me, dinner could be baked beans eaten right out of the can, silverware optional. I suppose it may be a man thing, but then again it might just be a Mo thing.
After meticulous planning, an order is put in online. No matter how well-planned a meal may be, there's almost always going to be a missing domino in the chain, coming in the form of a needed ingredient not available in the store. Over the months, we've gotten pretty good at redundancy, buying different types of the same thing in hopes that we get at least one. Some things we don't even try to get, like hand sanitizer, although just for grins we'll give it a try every now and then. This has caused us to be flexible, and also a bit calmer.
Do I miss it? At times I do miss walking in and wandering around the displays, not unlike a frozen, prehistoric caveman, thawing out and wandering into Disneyland. I do miss seeing the new products and deciding whether or not to try them. I once saw a display of potato chips, where one of the bags had been torn open, its contents spilled all over the floor. I investigated and found that they were Chicken and Waffle flavored. I became a little delirious at the thought and quickly put a bag in my cart. After I tried one of them at home, I decided that the bag had not been torn open at all, but that the chips had clawed their way out in an attempt to give everyone on earth diarrhea. They were horrid, but I got to write an article about it.
Many of the articles I've written over the years have gotten their start from venturing out into the world and dealing with fellow human beings. A couple of them took place in a pizza parlor. I got the inspiration for one article while in a craft store. I noticed a man glaring at me, mouth stretched in a near grimace of something akin to hatred. After trying to figure out what was wrong, I realized that I was whistling, "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida," by Iron Butterfly. I stopped and the man immediately relaxed. I guess he wasn't into classical music.
People are fascinating and for some reason they become something they might not usually be while pushing a shopping cart in a grocery store. I don't miss shopping as much as I miss watching people and studying the strangest species on the planet, us.
I've grown fond of ordering online, driving to get our groceries and having someone put them into our trunk. It's easy and convenient. It's also simpler than battling against the wiles and manipulations of marketers who tempt and taunt anyone with a penny or two to spend. It's entirely possible that I may not go back to my old ways. I'm sure I could get along just fine not wandering up and down the aisles, reading the backs of boxes and trying to see if I could tell the difference in weight between 14 ounces and 16 ounces. This new method is much more efficient, but sometimes I worry that I may miss the next really weird item on the shelf. For example, I heard something about potato chips that taste like an entire Thanksgiving dinner, gravy, candied yams topped with marshmallows, and more, all at once. I mean, how bad could they be?
Until next week, I wish you all peace and love.
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Home
We have a relationship with our home and just like interpersonal relationships, we get out of it exactly what we put in. Love and respect are keystones in a marriage or partnership, and it is no different in our relationship with our home.
Home is not just shelter, but sanctuary where we are nurtured, healed, and rejuvenated. It is the place where we are completely ourselves and just as our bodies follow our consciousness so do our homes. If you look around your home, you will see your state of consciousness. For example, if your home is cluttered, you may feel distracted or unmotivated. Life energy or Chi needs room to move. Clutter stagnates the flow of Chi which in turn can affect your energy.
I have practiced Intuitive Feng Shui for almost twenty years but my love for my home came from my grandmother whose home was her job. She loved and cared for it until she could no longer do so. She grew up with nothing, so she took nothing for granted and appreciated everything she had. I grew up with that mindset.
The point is, what you love, loves you back. The attention and intention you put into your living space serves you. It creates a vibration or atmosphere that supports and empowers you in daily life and that is a relationship worth nurturing.
Have a very blessed week
Kelly
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Good morning or afternoon, beauties!
And welcome to another edition of Magickal Grace.
I am going to mix things up this week by suggesting you watching the Live Video Podcast we had this week on Neptune Retrograde:
Weekly Esoteric Astrology
According to esoteric astrology, Jupiter goes direct on Sunday the 13th, offering a wealth of new opportunities, expansion, money, new love/jobs and really anything else you could imagine!
It is VERY positive, to say the least.
But, I have also received so many messages about Mars Retrograde and what that all entails. I would highly suggest looking to your birth chart to see what area Mars falls under for you. The House will be the most appropriate prediction for how Mars retrograde will affect you, since Mars is in it's house sign of Aries.
Mars in Aries is all about action, fight, behavior and tendencies. Mars is sometimes described as "how" we approach our battles. Here is a quick cheat sheet:
1st House- Your Approach to Life
2nd House- Your Approach to Food, Money and Things
3rd House- Your Approach to Siblings/ Communication
4rd House- Your Approach to Home and the Family Unit
5th House- Your Approach to Self-Expression, Hobbies, Romance and Fun as well
as Inspiring Others
6th House- Your Approach to a Job, Lifestyle, Health and Service
7th House- Your Approach to Relationships
8th House- Your Approach to Death, Taxes, Partners, Assets and Transformation
9th House- Your Approach to Learning, Travel, Expansion
10th House- Your Approach to Career or Reputation
11th House- Your Approach to Community, Progress & Friends
12th House- Your Approach to Limiting Beliefs, Aging, Institutions & Spirituality
Depending on what house you fall under, Mars Retrograde will have us questioning and refining our approach.
We may realize we have fallen out of line with our true values or our true selves.
We may endure the consequences of our actions, realizing that we want to live in a more moral or loving manner.
Aries tends to be self-righteous at times, but we must be careful not to moralize immoral or unethical actions. It will slow us down, to learn the lesson, and find a path so much better than we ever imagined.
Blessings,
Grace
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