☆♥☆ 2013 Lunations & Eclipses ☆♥☆

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When asked to read a chart for a potential client, or to analyze a past event, I often refer to the lunations, particularly Eclipses; the house and aspects and if they are in hard aspect to an angle.

Below is a list of 2013 Eclipses, New and Full Moons for your reference.  I hope you find them useful.

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Full Moon Lunar Eclipses

May 25, 2013  04°Sagittarius 07' (Full Moon Lunar Eclipse)          

Oct. 18, 2013   25° Aries 46'          (Full Moon Lunar Eclipse)

New Moon Solar Eclipses

May 10, 2013  19° Taurus 31'      (New Moon Solar Eclipse)

Nov. 03, 2013  11° Scorpio 16      (New Moon Solar Eclipse)

FULL MOONS ~ 2013

Jan. 26, 2013    07° Leo 24'                 
Feb. 25, 2013    07° Virgo 24'             
Mar. 27, 2013   06° Libra 52'
April 25, 2013  05° Scorpio 23'
May 25, 2013   04°Sagittarius 08' (Full Moon Lunar Eclipse)
June 23, 2013   02° Capricorn 10'      

July 22, 2013    00° Aquarius 06’

Aug. 20, 2013   28° Aquarius 11'

Sept. 19, 2013   26° Pisces 41’
Oct. 18, 2013    25° Aries 45'          (Full Moon Lunar Eclipse)
Nov. 17, 2013   25° Taurus 26'                       
Dec. 17, 2013    25° Gemini 36'          

NEW MOONS ~ 2013

Jan. 11, 2013     21° Capricorn 46      

Feb. 10, 2013     21° Aquarius 43'

Mar. 11, 2013    21° Pisces 24'

April 10, 2013   20° Aries 41'

May 10, 2013    19° Taurus 21'    (New Moon Solar Eclipse)

June 8, 2013      18° Gemini 01’                     

July 8, 2013       16° Cancer 18’                      

Aug. 6, 2013      14° Leo 35'

Sept. 5, 2013      13° Virgo 04'

Oct. 5, 2013       11° Libra 56'

Nov. 3, 2013      11° Scorpio 16'   (New Moon Solar Eclipse)

Dec. 3, 2013       10° Sagittarius 59'

           

March 20, 2013: Spring Equinox, Ostara, Sun--> Aries, Int'l Astrology Day

June 21, 2013: Summer Solstice, Midsummer, Sun--> Cancer  

September 22, 2013: Fall Equinox, Mabon, Sun--> Libra 

December 21, 2013: Winter Solstice, Yule, Sun--> Capricorn  


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☆♥*♥☆ Happy Birthday Virgo♍ ☆♥*♥☆

Happy Birthday Virgo the Virgin! to those born between August 23~September 22!

Key Phrase for Virgo is “I Analyze” 

Nature is: Barren

Mercury rules the signs of Virgo and Gemini and generally presdisposes the individual toward a high-strung temperament, even though they may appear rather reserved.  Virgo symbolizes how information is processed, analyzed, and digested, the mental faculties.  Virgo resides in the 6th house of the natural zodiac. The 6th house demonstrates day-to-day work, being of service to others, aunts and uncles, small pets, people who work for or report to you, and health issues.

Virgo’s can be rather discriminating, conscientiousness, perfectionist, preoccupied with order and neatness, and possibly hyper critical. The Virgin easily adheres to routine tasks and is known for the ability to assimilate, analyze, and categorize facts. The Virgin represents purity, logic, modesty and the desire to serve. This mutable (changeable) earth (grounded) sign is one of the most sensual signs of the zodiac and is rather fond of all that implies. If you want to get the job done on time and exactly right the first time around, hire a Virgo. Virgo’s love to help, and being of service to another is their greatest joy. Virgo’s possess a strong desire to be of service to others.

Virgo is generally health conscious. Diet and nutrition is important, and if food doesn't "look" good or smell just right, it won't be eaten! Virgo's have the ability to sustain effort doing the same task over and over again.  Therefore, working out, athletics, and exercise isn't a problem for this sign.  Virgo is also associated with the large and small intestines, the nervous system and the solar plexus energy center.  On the physical plane, the solar plexus is the 3rd chakra, corresponding to the color yellow, and to the stomach, liver, small intestine, bloodsugar, and digestion. Food allergies, colitis, constipation, gastrointestinal problems, hypochondria, stress-related ulcers and other allergic reactions are possible. On a mental-emotional energy level, the solar plexus corresponds to ones beliefs, balancing your will with the will of others, details, efficiency, perfectionism, and criticism.

Virgo’s polar opposite (6th house~work, people who work for you, aunts and uncles,  and small pets) is the mutable, water sign Pisces (12th house~hospitals, institutions, unconscious, dream life, charities and compassionate service). Work, service, practical details, swimming illusive fantasies and denial, music, the unconscious, dreams are some areas of life for Virgo, also contingent upon other areas of the birth chart.

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When under stress each sign may operate through the most negative characteristics of their polar opposite, the sign 180 degrees opposite itself. When under stress, Virgo may become wishy-washy, self sacrificing, indecisive, hypercritical of self and others, and very impractical and disorganized, similar to emotional, self-effacing Pisces, ruled by illusive, dreamy Neptune. Healthy boundaries are a must to protect the Self from others who take advantage of helping Virgo/Pisces. Soaking in Epsom Salt cleanses the auric energy field of the sticky, negative energy others.
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☆♥*♥☆ The 12th House ☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

The 12th House, home for Pisces

The 12th house is one of paradoxes and possibilities both positive and negative. It is a most creative house yet it can also be the house of self undoing when lacking definition and purpose. The Collective Unconscious, a Jungian term, would be found in this house. This is also the last trimester of pregnancy during which the developing fetus psychically absorbs the mothers emotional state.

According to Karen Hamaker-Zontag, the 12th house is also the house of unreality and where childhood fears are formed. Children symbiotically absorb the problems and attitudes of their parents. Often parents were not aware of these issues because they were repressed. For instance, a child with Neptune in the 12th may have had a parent or grandparent with paranormal gifts who were frightened of them, or had been told by the Church that such gifts were acts of the Devil. Planets in the 12th, or in aspect to the ruler of the 12th often indicate what an individual is likely to do when they're alone.

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☆♥*♥☆ Neptune ☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

Denial is a protective device, a shock absorber for the soul. It prevents us from acknowledging reality “until” we feel prepared to cope with that particular reality. People can shout and scream the truth at us, but we will not see or hear it until we are ready.
~ Melodie Beattie~The Language of Letting Go.

Neptune is the modern ruler of Pisces and, therefore, points to where you're acutely sensitive to undertone and nuances. Neptune rules the seas and they may be calm and dreamy or violent and steamy. The ocean or sea is symbolic of the collective unconscious and, thus, where Neptune is located in the chart is where you'll find these dreamlike archetypes. He's the pink fairy dust, sweetening life, contributing to fairy tales and fantasy.  Neptune points to the "Mystic".  The mystic "sees" things others are incapable of discerning, one of the reasons Pisces may loose self as a result of invalidation from others who are more grounded in physical rather than spiritual reality.

He also “blurs” our vision of reality and may create self-deception or draw deceptive people and situations into the life of the individual. Neptune and/or Neptune transits may be prevalent in addiction and addictive behaviors, when people feel lost or drowning at sea.  Poetic prose and magnificent works of art are inspired by their unconscious vision. With Venus/Neptune  there are both positive and negative possiblities.  Negatively, there could be deception or lack of clarity in love, idealistic expectations of the loved one, affairs, or alcoholism and drug abuse. The positive manifestation is sensitivity, sweetness, adoration, artistic and/or musical ability, dance, and a compassionate, kind, romantic soul. Neptune is so romantic that it's considered by some to actually be the glue that maintains romantic love in a long term relationship. Mars/Neptune can dissipate energy; energy “leaks” are common, and passive/aggressive behavior is likely, on the negative side. The positive manifestation would be psychic ability, acute intuitive sensitivity as well as a deeply romantic, sensual nature.

Neptune and Pisces may have uncertain or undefined boundaries because they may have been overstepped or not properly demonstrated in childhood. Boundaries consist of invisible delineation of space between "you" and "me".  They offer limitations of what will and will not be tolerated or accepted from others. They indicate where you and I begin and end. Often, when Neptune, Pisces and the 12th house are involved, there may be undefined boundary issues, especially in interpersonal relationships. The lack of personal boundaries may have been learned as a result of experieincing an invasive, overbearing parents or siblings. The reverse may be true where there was a lack of parental involvement or supervision andthe child was left to dream. Lack of vision, or clarity is felt within the parental household, on an unconscious level.  For instance, parents may have kept secrets from the children or from each other. There is something vague, that doesn't feel trusting or is simply illusive. Sometimes all it really means is having grown up in an artistic home with parents who were a little different, unique, metaphysical or even psychic! Often too much is given up or not enough, just to be in a relationship and keep the peace. Neptune blurs the line between people, places and things.  It also might not know where to draw the line in relationships and results inbeing too accepting and "nice".

The way to embrace a friendship with Neptune is by honoring yourself.  Self love isn't selfish, it's self caring. Shower yourself with compassionate self regard then reap what you sow.

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☆♥*♥☆Pisces/Virgo Relationships☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente


The Pisces/Virgo ~Ascendant/Descendant
Relationship Axis (1st house/7th house)

Knowing your partners 7th house cusp (the relationship house) and the ruler of that house will indicate the type of partner you may attract or are attracted to and the method of relating within a relationship.

The Ascendant, or Rising sign, is the sign rising on the horizon at the time of birth. This is the face we show the world, the “mask” behind which the Sun hides. This is the outer personality, temperament and disposition as well as how the early early home life was experienced and the environment  we grew up in. It is the way others see us and also indicates the physical appearance. The ruler of the Ascendant and the aspects (connections to other planets in your birth chart) further delineate and define physical appearance.

The Descendant, or 7th house cusp, its ruler and the aspects it makes in your birth chart, is symbolic of the type of partner you are attracted to. The 7th house is the house of all partnerships including marriage and legal contracts yet also considered the house of open enemies or the Defendant in a law suit.

Whatever we do not own in ourselves we tend to attract the negative qualities or shadow through the 7th house. In relationships, Pisces♓ has Neptune♆ as the modern ruler and with benefic Jupiter♃ as the ancient ruler. If you have a Pisces Ascendant, you appear mercurial and may have a naïve disposition. You may be more spiritual than most. Because you are a mutable sign, although you are flexible indecisiveness if possible. Physical appearance is soft and gentle. Artistic expression is a must and you have an active fantasy life. Because you're  a mutable sign, there are moments of ambivalence, indecisiveness and ever changing your mind. Worry, self deception and denial is possible. Pisces rising folks tend to have sensual lips and very large, soft eyes.With Mercury☿ ruled Virgo♍ on the Descendant you seek a methodical, practical, articulate partner. Mutual sharing and communication within any partnership is absolutely critical to you. You desire intelligence and refinement in a partner. Attraction to a partner with those qualities who is organized and analytical as well as being health conscious is possible.

☆♥*♥☆ Planetary Pisces ☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

Continuing Piscean energy..If you have your…

Ascendant in Pisces: Your appearance is soft and gentle. Artistic expression is a must for you and you have an active fantasy life. Because you are a mutable sign, you are ambivalent, indecisive and changeable. Worry, self deception and indecisiveness are possible.You may be disorganized and careless behind closed doors.  Pisces rising folks tend to have sensual lips and very large, soft eyes.

Moon☽ in Pisces: Moon in Pisces is dreamy and sensitive to emotional undercurrents. Highly intuitive, you sense in others before they understand themselves. Sentimental, romantic, love of beauty, compassionate and tender feelings; easily hurt. Artistic temperament. Clairvoyant.

Mercury☿ in Pisces: You have an intuitive mind, and accurate intuition sensing subtleties. Very sensitive to the environment and psychically absorb information. May lack self confidence.

Venus♀ in Pisces: Venus in this sign has a keen imagination. Social anxiety is possible. Love of music and artistic ability is likely. You are kind hearted, self-sacrificing, sometimes fickle in love and very sensitive. A secret love affair is possible.

Mars♂ in Pisces: Noted Astrologer Jeffrey Green, Pluto: The Soul’s Evolution Through Relationships, asserts that many individuals with Mars in Pisces feel victimized by life and others, and these feelings subsequently generate anger. This anger, caused by a false sense of feeling victimized, manifests as wanting to cause hurt, pain or humiliation in other people whom the soul has felt victimized by. (p. 251) This mars placement stores impressions in the subconscious and is highly imaginative.

Famous Pisces: Pierre-Auguste Renoir, French Painter: Feb. 25, Jackie Gleason, Comedian/Actor: Fe.b 26, Elizabeth Taylor and Joanne Woodward, Film Actresses: Feb. 27, Jimmy Dorsey, Clarinetist/Bandleader: Feb. 29, Jon Bon Jovi, Rock Singer/Songwriter: March 2, Theodore Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss), Author/Artist: March 2, Bobby Fischer, World Champion Chess Grandmaster: March 9, Percival Lowell, Astronomer who predicted Pluto’s discovery: March 13.  March 13 is also the discovery date of planet Uranus by Herschel in 1781.

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☆♥*♥☆ Big Winds Moon~Cougar☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

Big Winds Moon (Cougar)

In Native American Astrology, those born from February 19th~March 20th are born under the Big Winds Moon and their animal totem is the Cougar. Their color is blue-green of the turquoise and turquoise is also their totem in the mineral kingdom. They are of the Frog Elemental clan.

The stone turquoise is one of the oldest stones used for adornment and protection. Native Americans utilize this stone in much of their jewelry. When worn it was thought to keep its owner from injury or danger.


By J. Peiker, Nature Photographer

Cougar people are natural healers. They're comfortable in magical and mystical realms. These people have the ability to absorb both positive and negative energy from others so it is important for them to always stay grounded in Earth.

The Cougar is the largest cat in North America. Like all cats, cougar is a hunter and enjoys the chase in a hunt. Cougar/Puma is a mountain lion and is solitary and territorial. This cat is one of the best runners and climbers. Their speed and endurance is exemplary. They are possess swift reactions and are capable to going to distant places that few others travel, and why athey are considered Divine messengers. Their ability to sit perched and still for hours to ambush his prey is unmatched. They facial markings are stunning! This is one of the few cats who hunts during the day.


J. Peiker, Nature Photographer

Cougar possesses stalking ability; the ability to move in silence. Balance is essential to their well being. When off balance they become moody yet with the proper direction can be most productive. When cougar appears as your animal totem, he often warns of a lesson that comes in terms of an experience. Coming into your own power, exerting your influence, patience and silence and increased intuitive ability would be utilized if under personal attack.

Keywords: Confidence, Balance, Clever, Leadership, Awareness, Responsibility, Agility, Focus, Proper use of Power, Messenger between Humans and the Divine.

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☆♥*♥☆ Happy Birthday Pisces, Full Moon ☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

Happy Birthday Pisces!

For those born between February 18th~March 20th
The Key Phrase is: I Believe.

Pisces♓ is a mutable (changeable, flexible), water (intuitive, emotions) sign located in the Eastern Hemisphere of the chart. Pisces governs the last house, the 12th house, of the natural zodiac. 12th house areas of life invludes hospitals, institutions, confinement, dreams, large animals, psychic influences and meditation, solitude, secret sorrows, sensing, and the subconscious, to name a few. Pisceans are usually those most willing sacrifice themselves for others. They are compassionate and idealistic, often to a fault. If you have a Pisces Sun☀, or if you have planets located in the 12th house, you're intuitive and may possess psychic ability. Spending some time alone is conducive as you'll need to trust your intuitive inner guidance.

Those born under this sign and/or or have personal planets in aspect to Neptune♆ make wonderful counselors, healers, nurses, musicians, dancers, ice skaters, visionary writers, and artists. The Piscean personality is mutable (changeable) and easily influenced by family and friends rather than paying closer attention to their keen intuition. They feel and know things about people that may be invalidated by others. When their insights are repeatedly ignroed,  Pisces begins to believe that their reality is inaccurate and wrong. The truth is that others are not as keenly aware, or they're in denial about what Pisces intuit so easily.

Piscean♓ health issues relates to the feet and immune system; strange illnesses, silent viruses or autoimmune disorders, some of which may have been hidden such as anemia, HIV, AIDS, or Herpes. Sometimes symptoms appear and a diagnosis is difficult to make. Pisces’ polar opposite (12th house~hospitals) is Virgo (6th house~health). The immune system is under strain when Neptune♆ makes difficult angle connections by transit to planets (conjunctions, squares, oppositions and quincunx).

Your ruling planet is the romantic, dreamy, wispy, illusive and mutable planet Neptune♆. Neptune is fog…you simply can’t “grasp” it and it’s often too dense to see through it. If Neptune is strong in your chart, you may have artistic or musical ability. The image I envision of Neptune is the Good Fairy sprinkling fairy dust that temporarily clouds your good judgment. Since Neptune/Pisces rules the feet, ballet dancers and other forms of dance fall under Neptune’s domain. Negatively, if Pisces folk aren’t in tune with their inner calling, they fall prey to Neptune’s illusions, develop addictive tendencies and a victim mentality causing them to lose their way; lost at sea. Alcohol is poison to Pisces folks.

Sexually speaking, the Pisces/Virgo polarity symbolizes the role of victim/savior, sadomasochism, experimentation, visual stimulation and images that fuel an active inner fantasy world; pornography and voyeurism is likely. Erogenous zones are the feet.

Collective consciousness is the polar opposite of individual consciousness; in the Piscean personality, therefore, the individual ego may be quite weak, while the pletora of universal images is exceptionally strong. Consequently, Pisces is easily influenced, and may come to believe, from listening to friends, parents, or teachers~that his or her intuitive slant on reality is somehow inappropriate or simply wrong .

Since Pisces♓ is the last sign of the zodiac, some say it is the most spiritually evolved sign because compassion and selflessness are indicative of a person with Pisces energy. There is a gentleness, softness and innocence related to this sign. One of the 3 emotional water signs, Pisces lives in a world of dreams and romance. This romantic soul wants to feel deeply connected with their partner.

The Sun's☀ entrance into Pisces♓ at 7:25pm EST, arrives hours after the Full Leo♌ Moon at 29 degrees.

Heres what's happening:

Full Regulus Moon, Friday, February 18, 2011 3:36am EST then Sun☀ ----> Pisces 7:25pm
29 Leo♌, Fixed Star Regulus = Success if revenge is avoided, Healing, Nobility, Great Power & Leadership, Nobility.
Mystic Rectangle = Node 29 Sagittarius♐ ---> Moon 29 Leo♌ --->South Node 29 Gemini 44♊ ---> Neptune/Sun/Chiron ---> Node 29 Sagittarius♐

Sun/Moon = 29 Scorpio♏

Ceres, Mercury☿, Mars♂, Neptune♆, Sun☀ = Aquarius ♒

Keywords for Pisces: Adore, Bliss, Enchantment, Love, Escapist, Illusive, Compassion, Denial, Boundaries, Dreamy, Captivating, Idealistic, Sacrifice, Martyr, Vaporous, Illusion, Impressionable, Addictive, Unreal, Imaginative, Romance, Victim, Savior, Masochist, Joy, Ecstasy, Selfless, Deceptive, Affection, Sensuality, Artistic, Shoes, Feet, Nervous System, Emotional, Giver, Sensitive, Trickery, Ambiguity, Secrets, Expressive, and Clairvoyant.

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☆♥*♥☆ Relationship Needs in the Birth Chart ☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

 Relationship Needs in the Birth Chart~Other Oriented versus Self Oriented

The astrological chart is designed like a pizza, sliced into 12 cut pieces. If we cut the pie/chart in the center from left (East) to right (West) (the reverse directions from Earth) the Ascendant/Descendant relationship axis is formed. The East is your personal needs and the West would be the needs of the relationship or partner. When the chart is divided from bottom, North, center (IC) to the top, South, center (MC) the 4th house/10th house axis of home versus work and private versus public needs is formed. Divisions of the chart hemispheres indicated above determines whether you are more “relationship” oriented or more “Self” oriented. Planets located in the Western portion of the chart are relationship and ”Other” oriented. These are the natural house signs of Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius. Planets located in the Eastern hemisphere of the chart are more “Self” oriented. These natural house signs are (Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus and Gemini). Ideally, it's best to have a balance of planets in both hemispheres as this indicates a healthy approach to relating and the natural ability to meet your own needs in love, relationships and personal growth, and also meeting your partners desires for the same.

When a majority of planets reside in the Western hemisphere, this person might not have enough self confidence to take a stand in a relationship. Co-dependency may exist when the needs of the partner take precedence over the need to take care of self, even when it may be inappropriate to care for the other. This is also called enabling, doing for another that they can do for themselves.  

An individual having a majority of planets in the Western hemisphere may feel more insecure or lack confidence in relating, always considering the other first, again, even when it is detrimental to do so. This person may become overly involved in the lives of others leaving no room left for themselves. A person could also be the one that everyone asks favors of, is taken advantage of, and who doesn’t know how to say “no” because of the need to feel needed or for ego validation.  This individual needs to learn to set healthy boundaries in all relationships.

However, if those planets are mostly in the masculine planets of fire and air, this can produce extreme impatience when the personal needs are thwarted or not immediately gratified. This person could be demanding, selfish or unrealistic about what to expect from others. For instance, a fire/air man may be extremely charming and suave yet controlling, demanding, and judgmental. He may have difficulty expressing anger in a healthy way, negatively impacting romantic relationships.

A preponderance of fixed signs in a chart, 3 or more major planets, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius lends to imbalance when there is an inability to change and only want things their way. A balanced fixed chart has the ability to follow through, is open-mined and dependable and not easily influenced by negative influences of others. Mutable folks, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces are so indecisive they may constantly change plans or commitments.  Cardinal folks, Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn possess a desire and enthusiasm to make things happen, achieve, and accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Negatively, they may start too many projects and not complete them all.

Having the majority of planets in the Eastern hemisphere would show a person who is overly independent. These people are so interested in having their own needs and desires met they may not even be aware that their partners desires are not being met by them. It is so important to be able to tell the person we love and are involved with how we feel about them and know they are genuinely concerned about us. When there are hemisphere imbalances between a two people, this may be a source of conflict.


Eastern hemisphere people rarely turn to others for help. There is a level of pride in their independence. It can be very difficult to achieve true emotional intimacy with a person who has an overwhelming number of planets in the East.

Now, if we return to the Ascendant/Descendant axis and look at all the planets above this axis, the horizon, these planets are public.  Planets below this axis are private. Planets above the horizon have a need to express and share their ideas, thoughts, and philosophies publicly; they are more visible.  Planets below the horizon are less inclined to want center stage and are "introverted" or more reserved requiring privacy while planets above the horizon are "extroverted" desiring expression out into the World.

A high level of emotional maturity can overcome and mitigate challenging natal energies. The ability to "confront" and express both positive and negative emotions in a health manner fosters intimacy and connectedness.  In fact, a lack of confrontation actually destroys relationships because problems that aren't discussed are denied and pushed under the surface, fester, then undermine the connection.  Knowing which hemisphere your partner’s planets are located illuminates characteristic relating behaviors and aids in personal growth.

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Thank you, and have a wonderful day!


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☆♥*♥☆ New Moon~Virgo☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

Dear Stargazers...

The upcoming New Moon on September 8th, arrives at 6:30am on the East coast.  This New Moon is in the sign of Virgo (15 degrees), energetically connected to the planet of communication, Mercury, who is in the process of completing his 3 + week apparent backward motion.  On September 12th, Mercury turns direct at 05 degrees Virgo.

A Placidus chart cast for 6:30am on the East coast has Virgo Rising, with Mercury retreating in the 12th house.  The Part of Fortune connects with the Ascendant, also at 14 degrees Virgo.  The Sun and Moon follow at 15 degrees with healing Hygeia at 25 degrees Virgo.  That's a lot of Virgoan energy connected with a retrograde Mercury! 

This New Moon, though, involves reflection. It's about discerning mixed messages and tuning into, attending to, intuitive hunches and signals, particularly their effect on the mind-body connection.  Thoughts and perceptions influence mood and, in turn, health.  We can talk, or think, our way into excellent health, pain, or illness. Meditation, quieting the mind, is helpful because you don’t have to think of anything at all. The mind relaxes and so the body, aiding in self-healing.

This New Moon reminds me of The Hermit symbolism. The Hermit represents a person who is a teacher of the true meaning of life and who is a spiritual guide. He stands alone and is isolated. He is cloaked in a gray (wisdom) robe, head down, eyes closed, looking within. He holds an illuminated lamp in his right hand held out and up to the sky, as if guiding him on a path. The light inside of the lamp is in the shape of a star. In his left hand, a golden staff is held representing intelligence. The Hermit lights the way for others who have lost their way. When Hermit appears there is a need to shed light on a situation in order to heal. Since light casts shadows, it also encourages us to deal with contradictions within, including those of the shadow self. Virgo assimilates spiritual knowledge including the desire to serve.  The Hermit suggests you blend critical thinking with intuition. Good advice and pure intentions are indicated. You must persevere to achieve a particular goal. Look within for guidance. Introspection, attainment and realizing your purpose is possible.

Because Mercury leads this upcoming New Moon, the sabian symbol for 6 degrees Virgo is "A Merry-go-Round".  Isn't that a wonderful symbol for a retrograde Mercury!  The Merry-go-Round goes around, and around, and around and is thrilling and exciting yet, how many have been dizzy, temporarily losing balance once it has stopped? This symbol speaks of possibly placing ones life on hold to enjoy a moment, or re-verting or re-peating emotional experiences.  Seven (7) degrees Virgo is "A Harem" speaks of women working together or, alternately, being lost in the crowd.

"Kissing"~Alex Gray

Then, 5  hours after the New Moon, Venus enters passionate Scorpio.  Emotions intensify in the Scorpion, heating up to memories of 9-1-1, September 11th, the day before Mercury turns direct.  Let's re-member those who lost their lives on that day, and those who survived as well as who fought, served, and helped to protect all of us.  This New Moon in Virgo reminds us that when we serve "another", we serve everyone, including ourselves. It's a win-win situation. It is no coincidence that the Moon and Venus embrace in a cosmic "kiss" on the morning of September 11th!

"Let there be peace on Earth"...

3 days before the New Moon  on September 8th is the balsamic phase. This phase is also called the Wishing Moon..............

☆♥☆Make a Wish, Blow a Kiss to the Universe~!☆♥☆

Namaste'

Enjoy your day and remember, I'm available for consultations and readings 7 days via phone, e-mail or in-person.

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☆♥*♥☆ Full Pisces Moon ☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

Just a quick reminder that we're experiencing a  Full Moon in the sign of Pisces.  A Full Moon is a culmination of energy from the New Moon, approximately 14 days earlier.  Whatever thought seeds were planted during the Balsamic Phase, 3 days before the New Moon, the "Wishing Moon", culminate when the Moon is Full.

The Sun/Moon Midpoint is 1+ degrees of Sagittarius; we usually round up to the next degree.  However, the symbol for 1 degree of Sagittarius is "Retired Army Veterans Gather to Reawaken Old Memories".  How appropriate considering our troops are departing Iraq.  The symbol for 2 degrees of Sagittarius is "The Ocean Covered With Whitecaps", symbolic of the power of emotional energy.  Use it wisely.

Venus and Mars are walking side by side in the sky with Mars in Venus' sign and Venus comfy in her home sign of Libra. Mars isn't at all happy tagging along with Venus, although he lends a little (angry) energy to Venus. Venus doesn't really needs his assistance because she's already in the lead.   She'll be trining dreamy Neptune on September 4th before Mars does the same the day after the September 8th New Moon.

Enjoy your week and remember, I'm available for consultations and readings 7 days via phone, e-mail or in-person.

Peace.....

Lorraine Valente
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