New Moon in Leo and Total Eclipse August 2017

The Sun is completing a month in its own sign with a new moon and eclipse at almost 29 degrees Leo. We also have a number of planets retrograde, including Uranus in Aries which is also trine to this Sun/Moon conjunction. How will this affect you?

The primary aspect here is a Sun/Moon conjunction in Leo. As the traditional ruler of the fifth house, Leo is the sign of fun, happiness, pleasure, the father figure, and our origins. Do not have misgivings about wanting attention. Given a new moon is the start of a mini-cycle, set your mind to happiness. Try this affirmation (and remember affirmations work by repetition):  “I deserve and accept happiness and pleasure in my life”.

Two things playing on this new moon are the very precise trine aspect to Uranus, and the eclipse caused by the moon sitting between the Sun and Mother Earth.

Uranus, currently retrograde, is sitting in the 28 degrees Aries, just half a degree from a precise trine to the Sun/Moon. So this is a strong aspect. Trines are generally harmonious, partially because the signs being impacted will have the same element; in this case Leo and Aries are both Fire element signs, which is about spontaneity and impulsiveness. Uranus, the planet that has a sideways orbit, is about rebelliousness and independence. So how do we interpret this into counsel? Be yourself, trust your intuition, and be prepared to adjust to unforeseen circumstances. Remember that growth only comes with change.

An eclipse is felt most by those that live where the Sun, Moon and Mother Earth fall in perfect alignment . In the case of this new moon, the total eclipse falls across and only across the continental United States, from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast. (refer to this link if you would like to see how this total eclipse spans the US: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2017-august-21).  I will refrain from speculating too much on the potential impact of this eclipse, but I will point out that Leo is also the sign of the father figure and Leo is a sign of leadership. And let us not forget the Uranus factor, as described above! As always, I would urge everyone to envisage the energies of this new moon and eclipse to impact their lives and that of the collective consciousness for the higher good.

The new moon is 4:31 am Melbourne time, 1:31 am Indochina time and 12:01 am India time, on Tuesday 22^nd August, and 7:31 pm UK time, 6:31 pm UTC/GMT, 2:31 pm Atlantic (eastern) time and 11:31 am Pacific (western) time on Monday 21st August.

May you all be blessed. x

Full Moon in Aquarius August 2017

The Sun is sitting in the middle of its home sign – Leo – with the moon full at 15 degrees Aquarius. Leo and Aquarius are fixed signs so this full moon is about stability and continuity. Not a time to rock the boat, or change course, or be impulsive.

For some of us in the eastern longitudes, the precise full moon occurs on the 8:8 Lion’s Gate, while for others it is the day preceding. Either way, the energies of Sirius coming through the Sun and Lion’s Gate are strong due to this precision, strengthening the Sun aspect. So the Moon may feel a little weaker this time by virtue of other energies present.

The Solar aspect looking for expression is in Leo enticing us to take the star role on stage, while the Lunar aspect in Aquarius brings up emotions and feelings of fraternity, idealism and humanitarianism, and to be an individual. Do we give the audience what they want, and satisfy the ego, or do we be true to ourselves? Or can we actually achieve both?

The Sun is also slowly pulling away from its Mars conjunction, so the anxiety of the last week from feeling the drive to act in some way is diminishing. For those that have been using physical exertion such as exercise to burn off this anxiety, it is a time of rest and regeneration.

The full moon is 4:10 am Melbourne time, 1:10 am Indochina time, on Tuesday 8^th August (Lion’s Gate!), and 11:40 pm India time, 7:10 pm UK time, 6:10 pm UTC/GMT, 2:10 PM Atlantic (eastern) time and 11:10 am Pacific (western) time on Monday 7^th August.

May you have the heart of a Lion in these interesting times. x