Jampal Rowe

Theme:  Mystery

A Finger of Fate ( or Yod) forms today with the base being Pluto sextile Neptune, signifying deep inner spiritual transformation. The Moon conjuncts Pluto intensifying emotional experiences.
At the apex is Mercury Sun conjunct denoting self expression.
The Yod is considered to activate a fork in the road, but the road you take is not deliberately decided. Rather an abrupt fated movement. Although seemingly unchosen, circumstances have been brewing for sometime that can bring awareness in hindsight. The initial experience may feel ungrounded.

“ Looking deeper, we could say that the cause of suffering is not being able to tolerate uncertainty and think that it’s perfectly sane to deny the fundamental groundlessness of being human.”
Pema Chodron

Theme:  Push – Pull

A T-square involving Jupiter Mars at the apex, with Venus and Saturn at the base can create inner conflict between duty and socializing or close relationships. Tension can also arise in relationships leaving you feeling isolated or withdrawn.
This is a time where frustration occurs through your efforts being blocked.
If you can take time out to meditate, letting go of inner tension could be very beneficial.

“ Mindful observation is the element which nourishes the tree of understanding.”
Thich Nhat Hanh

Theme:  Double Whammy

The Moon moving into Scorpio may bring up passionate feelings and reactions by stirring the depths of our subconscious. This is magnified by Moon square Pluto ( ruler of Scorpio) bringing compulsive behaviors and hidden habitual tendencies to the surface.
These may arise due to a power play between you and another person. If you can confront repression, either of you or within you, with honesty, it will assist to transform the situation. Seeing the truth is imperative for real change to occur.

“ A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.”
Dalai Lama

Theme:  Inspired or Scattered

Mercury retrograde is squaring Uranus over the next week. Expect sudden changes in your schedule. Don’t assume anything as surprises will certainly occur. You can feel positively inspired, thoughts come quickly and you can think outside of the box.
But without flexibility you can’t keep up the fast pace, becoming easily nervous and scattered. Impulsive actions can cause accidents. It is also a time to reflect on mistakes made previously and plan for future course redirection.

“ Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.”
Thomas Edison

Theme:  Gone Beyond

With the Moon in Libra today there is a sense of fairness and seeing all sides point of view. It’s a very good time for any mediation or conflict resolution and can produce harmony through diplomacy.
The Moon is also aligned with Jupiter and Mars that allows for expression of feelings with openness and sincerity. An awareness of a larger picture allows us to go beyond personal demands and gives us the potential to experience generosity of spirit and optimism.

“ To practice the process of conflict resolution, we must completely abandon the goal of getting people to do what we want.”
Marshall B.

The Moon is Void of Course today from 5.45pm until 8/10 6.34pm EDT. Do not make any big decisions during this time.

Theme:  New Beginnings

Today’s Leo New Moon can ignite creativity and self expression. Starting a new project or idea will fill you with optimism and enthusiasm. Mars and Jupiter conjunct increases energy so you may be involved in physical activity of some kind like gardening or athletics. Just be careful not to pull a muscle as Jupiter can sometimes increase our exuberance!

“ Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, one day at a time.” AA

Theme:  You Can’t Push the River

Creative energy gets a boost with the Moon moving into Leo, the day before the New Moon.
We are also just two days out before Mercury retrogrades on Monday which is a time for introspective or in-depth analysis. It’s easier to focus on detailed planning of future projects or matters rather than executing them. Because Mercury retrograde turns us inward, it can appear to bring delays, setbacks, obstacles in areas of communication and technology that forces us not to be so engaged in the outer world.
Being aware can ease frustration.

“ Two obstacles prevent us from obtaining Awakening, our veils ( of ignorance) and our negative acts.”  Kalu Rinpoche

Theme:   Energetic Creativity

A strong Sun Mars transit should give you a boost of energy to accomplish any projects you’ve had on the back burner. Mars and Saturn assist by adding patience and perseverance to complete the job.
Top that off with Mercury and Venus conjunct bringing unity with any team work, your day should be very enjoyable and filled with creative vision.

“ Creativity is contagious, pass it on.”
Albert Einstein

Theme: Transcendent Opportunity

The Moon moves into Taurus bringing much needed stability and calm for a few days. Finding contentment in stillness and nature is soothing.
Uranus trine Pluto has been affecting us for a few weeks and will continue until the end of the year. As they are both outer planets their movement is slow, allowing us to integrate their transformative energies more profoundly. This is time of heightened insight into your life bringing new perspective on a spiritual or philosophical level. An openness to learning may draw you to groups or systems to explore and give you the ability to transform your life.
“ The essence of love and compassion is understanding, the ability to recognize the physical, material and psychological suffering of others, to put ourselves “inside the skin “ of the other.”
Thich Nhat Hanh

Theme:  Be Like a Log

Mercury in Virgo square Mars in Gemini can trigger tension through critical comments either by you or to you. The potential of losing your temper is great and accentuated by Moon and Chiron conjunct in Aries.
This is like someone sticking a needle into an old wound to the point that you have little or no control over your reaction. Be very careful of verbal hostility and tension, do no harm.
Of course this may be played out on the world stage or a political level.

“ Thus, when enemies or friends are seen to act improperly, be calm and call to mind that everything arises from conditions.”
Shantideva