Jampal Rowe

Theme:  Brighter Days

For so long we have lived through challenging transits and now Venus and Sun have moved into Gemini bringing light and movement to communication we can take a breath again. Pluto is also trine these two planets bringing potential for positive change.
This is a time for communicating clearly with others and bringing peace and kindness to the table. The Moon in Sagittarius also adds hope and idealism for the future. Today is day like no other as all the aspects are soft and only a couple are challenging.

“ No matter what path you’re following, compassion is the only way to realization.”
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Theme:  As Above, So Below

On an outer level the transits today can bring about discordant communication due to obsessive views and desire to coerce or be coerced by others. Drive, ambition and power are at play with Mars and Pluto.
These transits used inwardly develop penetrating insight into mind through meditation and reflection, bringing light to hidden transformative energies. As always it’s up to us how we use our day; awake or asleep.

“ Please call me by my true names so I can wake up and so the door of my heart can be left open, the door of compassion.”
Thich Nhat Hanh

Theme:  Beyond Self

The Moon has moved into Libra bringing a sense of fairness and objectivity. It’s now possible to see all sides. Just so long as you don’t become indecisive, you can bring harmony and balance to relationships.
Sun and Jupiter merge bringing potential to expand beyond self becoming one with something bigger than oneself. Otherwise you can get trapped in your ego and the need to be recognized.

“ We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thoughts give joy when they speak or act.”  Shakymuni Buddha

Theme:  2 Sides to Everything

There are always two sides to a coin and today the lunar transits stimulate two very different feelings. On one hand you will feel introspective and want to be alone, possibly even take time out for a meditation retreat.
With Uranus and Venus in harmony with the moon you will also feel excitable wishing to socialize with others. There’s a strong urge for spontaneous change but with the Virgo moon bringing analytical analysis to bear, the potential is there to transform through inner change.

“ If these years have taught me anything it is this: you can never run away. Not ever. The only way out is in.”
Junot Diaz

The Moon is void of course today from 2:05 m until 2:38 am EDT. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.

Theme:  Letting Go

Moon square Chiron helps revisit old wounds from the past. With the Moon in Cancer it’s easy to become over sensitive and protective of feelings. Luckily Sun Uranus helps us to break free of old habits and a beautiful trine forming between Jupiter and Pluto will bring positive changes in our lives over the next few weeks.

“ It is better to conquer yourself than to win a 1000 battles . Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you.”
Buddha

Theme: Raw Emotions

The moon moves into Cancer today, a nurturing sign that rules the home or sense of home. Mars is square the Moon which can bring strong emotional reactions and the potential for disputes. Rash action could result in harm to others.
Sun conjunct Uranus may bring sudden events that challenge our flexibility. There is an electric excitement that strives for freedom and pushes back at restrictions imposed. Hopefully the Cancerian Moon will soften the energies of the day.

“ Good works gathered in a thousand ages such as deeds of generosity or offerings to the blissful ones – a flash of anger shatters them.”  Shantideva

Theme:  Open Mind, Open Heart

With Moon square Neptune your sense of reality may be challenged, bringing feelings of the dissolution of “self “ or ego. Negatively that can be experienced as paranoia; someone is trying to “get you “.
If you are open to spiritual and psychic sensitivity you may experience a deepening compassion and empathy for others. Neptune is a higher vibration of Venus bringing a less personal love and more a humanitarian stirring due to understanding the suffering of others.

“ If we studied Bodhicitta, or the mind of compassion, every single day for the rest of our lives, we wouldn’t even scratch the surface because it is so profound.”
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Theme:  Energy on Steroids

The moon has moved into Aries giving you a big boost in energy and vitality. The Moon is also conjunct Mars, the planetary ruler which is like a double whammy. Aries fire will spark creative energy with dynamic intensity. There should be some lively interchanges with people. The main drawback being impatience and over assertiveness. There is a tendency to feel overconfident and begin boasting. But if you need to get things done, old projects completed, this is your day.

“  High energy does not necessarily mean fast, high energy has to do with the heart.”
Lou Reed

Theme:  Equanimity
Moon and Neptune conjunct in Pisces brings a heightened sensitivity to surroundings plus empathy to others. This is a time of mutual support amongst friends. Group activity will benefit everyone involved equally.
There will be little to spoil the day, except a slight possibility of confusion due to miscommunication. It’s important to really listen to others to avoid any misunderstanding.

“ It takes two to speak the truth: one to speak and another to hear.”
Henry Thoreau

Theme:  The Writers Club

Today, like the last several weeks, all planets except Pluto, are in 3 signs only: Pisces, Aries and Taurus. This in a large part has been the cause of the intensity we have experienced personally and externally. Most of the conjunctions are moving apart so we should start to notice a lessening of the intensity.
Mercury and the North Node is one of these conjunctions, which is helpful for writing and journaling. Over the last couple of weeks you may have had writer’s block, but Mercury is now direct and creative juices should be flowing. Venus is still in Taurus stimulating creativity in the Arts.
Channeling our thoughts and energies through creative mediums can be very beneficial to share with others now.

“ Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no-one else ever thought.”
Albert Einstein