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November 2023 Gemini Full Moon

Monday 11 27 23 at 4:16am EST

4 Gemini 51

Written by Cari Campbell

The Sun, recently having entered Sagittarius, is conjunct Mars and Ceres.  The Sun and Mars in a fire sign can bring a lot of energy and passion, and Ceres can help balance that with her grounded, nurturing energy.  Take care during this lunar cycle to communicate with care (Ceres) what we are passionate about.  With Saturn forming an intersection at 1 Pisces, it may feel like we have limits on being able to say what we want to say.  The Moon in Gemini is exacerbating this feeling of wanting to speak up, so again, be mindful of what and how you are speaking your truth.  You can speak truthfully while still being compassionate and considerate of others.  Saturn can be your friend or foe in this lunar cycle- if you are mindful of your boundaries and those of others, then you can step into your mastery around mindful communication.  Otherwise, Saturn may impose his limits on you to help you learn more about how to communicate skillfully.

Mercury in Sagittarius is in a stepping stone with Neptune in Pisces, so we may be thinking and perceiving in unusual ways right now.  Remember to utilize your critical thinking skills during this time and question which reality you are tapping into.  Neptune in Pisces is exceptionally dreamy so it’s a great time to creatively dream up your heart’s desires.  But again, given the energetic dynamic with Saturn creating an intersection with the Moon and Sun, it’s worth mentioning that everyone perceives differently.  We all live in our own versions of reality. Taking an attitude of curiosity around others and ourselves will help us navigate any potential issues around communication.   Mercury entered his shadow at 22 Sagittarius, so anything Mercurian that is occurring now will get to be revisited and corrected, if needed.

All of the above mentioned cosmic activity is occurring in mutable signs, so there may be a restless energy during this lunar cycle.  Stay focused on what is most important and try not to overwhelm yourself. 

Many blessings to you- have a great month!

October 2023 Taurus Full Moon/ Lunar Eclipse
October 28, 2023
4:24pm ET, 1:24pm PT, 8:24pm GT
5 Taurus 09
Written by Cari Campbell

The full Moon occurs at 4:24pm, EDT, at 5 Taurus. Venus rules this lunation and Venus is currently being disposed by Chiron (Venus is in Virgo). This is also a lunar eclipse, which means there is great emotional wholing available right now.

The term “wholing” versus “healing” seems much more fitting to how you can work with your emotions. Ultimately, you can Love and accept yourself as you are, instead of rejecting parts of yourself that “feels” a certain way that you don’t want to feel. When you bring all parts of yourself back home to your heart, you are whole. That is the work of Chiron in your lives. All parts of yourself want to be acknowledged and accepted.

Something very interesting about this lunar event is that all major planetary bodies are in either Earth or Water signs! This could feel heavy, intense, or overwhelming, but it can also be very grounding. Water and Earth constitute the feminine signs. That reveals that no matter how intense things get, the real potential here is that the movement of your emotions (water) can free you from something that has seemed immovable (earth). Alternatively, your emotions can be nourishing something that you hold dear and want to ground.

The Taurus stellium includes the Moon, Jupiter, and Uranus (both retrograde) while the Scorpio stellium includes Haumea, the Sun, Mercury, Mars, and Ceres. It’s a very interesting play between your desires in the physical, material world (Taurus) and metaphysical transformation (Scorpio). Ultimately it is the alchemy that can deliver you to your heart’s desires. So what do you really want? What is showing up for you right now that is calling you out of your comfort zone? And where are you keeping yourself small, playing it safe, and possibly finding yourself stuck? Taurus and Scorpio are both fixed signs, so it is
useful at this time to pay attention to where we may be resistant to moving past your current limits. Is that serving you right now?

This is the last eclipse on the Taurus/Scorpio axis until 2031. The Nodes are stationing and the Soul Star (North Node) is still in communion (conjunct) with Eris. Additionally, the intersection (T-square) with Pluto is still very much active, so there is an important, rare choice to be made.

Venus is in Virgo, the sign of the Divine Mother. 

This is what Stephanie writes about Virgo in the 5D:

In 5D, Virgo is known as ‘The Divine Mother’, the Divine Feminine Creator of all. As such, Virgo is a progenitor sign, it represents Mother Mary. The purpose of every Virgo is to purify the heart so fully that it can birth the Christed (Self-Realized) Self. Chiron, the Master Healer/Teacher, serves Virgo well in this purifying capacity. It is service to others that becomes the main motivating force for Virgo. In 5D, The alignment of your own spirit, mind, heart and body is where your focus needs to be. When you make use of your healing wisdom to remember that you are whole, you become the natural “wholer” of all. A soul who is whole serves as the example for all to realize their own state of wholeness. What is clear is that there is a great opportunity, with Venus in Virgo, to whole our heart. From that place, we can clearly identify our heart’s desires and then move forward with whatever opportunities this Full Moon/Eclipse brings your way. Don’t resist the transformation and see what gifts await you on the other side!

Many blessings!

By Cari Campbell

Friday, 9/29/23 at 5:57am ET
6 Aries 00

The Full Moon occurs at 5:57 am EDT on September 29 th , at 6 degrees Aries. That means this lunation is disposed by Mars. Mars, interestingly enough, sits in Libra (the same sign as the Sun right now), in a new cycle (conjunct) with the Earth Star (South Node), and bridging (opposing) the Soul Star (North Node), Eris, and Chiron in Aries.

Mercury, Venus/Juno, Mars/S. Node, Uranus, Pluto, Soul Star (N. Node)/Eris, are all between 20-27 degrees of their respective signs. There is simply so much going on here and it’s all connected. This lunation is ripe with opportunity for healing. Before we get into this, let’s discuss the Moon.

The Moon and the Sun are at 6 degrees Aries and Libra. The Sun is approaching a new cycle (conjunct) with Pallas Athena and MakeMake, and the Moon is approaching a new cycle with Salacia. The only major planet that is aspecting the Full Moon is Saturn retrograde at 2 degrees Pisces in intimacy (semisextile) with the Moon and forming a great eliminator (inconjunct) with the Sun. MakeMake is the higher octave of Saturn, providing an opportunity to transcend your Saturn limitations and govern your Self from the Heart. This is the time to allow your emotions to guide you to what you truly want for your Self…not what you *think* you want. What stories have you told your Self about how your life should look? This could be about your job, finances, how your day-to-day lives should be run…now what does your higher Self (MakeMake) say? What feels good and right?

Because the Full Moon isn’t directly making contacting with the other major planets and involves new cycles with 5D planets, it is a time to go inward and access your higher wisdom. Meditate, dance, walk, do breath work, whatever helps you access that Divine part of you. The Sun and the Moon are highlighting something different, and that will lead you outside of the box you have put yourself in and onto the path of your higher Heart.

Speaking of the heart, let’s get back to Venus. She is conjunct Juno and is making her third and final stepping stone (square) to Uranus in Taurus. The last two stepping stones occurred on July 2 nd /3 rd and August 9 th . Can you connect any themes from these days, or did anything happen that sent a shockwave to your heart? What cycle are you ready to complete now? Venus is a big part of what we value, and also how we see and Love ourselves. What has shifted for you along those lines?

What about Mars forming a new cycle with the Earth Star, in a bridge with the Soul Star, Eris and Chiron? Mars is in Libra, the sign of the mirrored self. This bridge is likely activating our core wounds and it’s important to understand that whatever is painful (Chiron/Eris in Aries) is a reflection. Anything that triggers you at this time is useful information that you are meant to focus back on your Self for integration. Remember that Mars disposes Aries and this Full Moon- take care not to project onto others or take action from a triggered place. With Mars approaching a new cycle with the Earth Star, watch for the tendency to repeat old behaviors in relationships. There is a balance here that can be found, and the inner turmoil is showing you a new path (Eris/Soul Star new cycle).

Venus/Juno are also manifesting with the Soul Star and Eris and in resource with Mars so again, pay attention to your heart. Which path leads to more Self-Love? How can you use any reflections (Mars in Libra) to move towards the path of your higher Heart? Your committed partnerships (Juno) likely provide insight here.

To add more nuance to all of this, Venus/Juno and Mars/Earth Star are forming a Finger of God with Neptune! Focus on your dreams, and how you want to achieve them. Don’t get lost in the fog. If you are confused, ask your higher Self for clarity. Focus on what you want your life to look like a few years from now, and then work back towards whatever actions, values and beliefs will put you in alignment with your dreams.

And finally, Venus/Juno is forming a great eliminator with Pluto while Mars is approaching a stepping stone with Pluto (exact on Oct 8 th ). The Nodes are continuing their stepping stone dance with Pluto as well. Something is ready for transformation- the stepping stone to Mars is likely providing enough friction to inspire you to action. Again, listen to your Heart. The great eliminator implies that it is time to let something go so you can have a re-birth. Maybe it’s a repeating pattern in the way you show up in
relationships, or certain triggers around your wounds are causing you to close your heart instead of diving deep into the hurt and listening to what your pain wants to tell you.

This is an action-oriented full Moon, and it’s all about taking Heart-led action. Take some time to really be present with yourself and your emotions so that you can get in touch with what you truly want and need, and then from that higher vantage point you can take action.

August Full Moon/Supermoon at 7 Pisces

By: Cari Campbell

This Pisces Full Moon is a Supermoon, meaning that the Moon is currently closest to the Earth. This is the third of four super Moons this year, and it is the one that finds the Moon closest to the earth. That means the Moon will appear larger than usual, and as a result it will exert a far greater influence upon us. But that’s not all. This is also a Blue Moon, which is a much rarer event. A Blue Moon occurs when the Moon is full for the second time in a month. The Moon and Sun aren’t making a lot of 3D aspects themselves, but there is still quite a bit going on and it has the potential to be beautiful if you are willing to answer the call of the deep – your own inner depths, that is!

Pisces is the limitless realm- the void, representing the breadth and depth of the ocean.  It can tend to be emotional or even somewhat scary if you aren’t comfortable with your innermost self.  But there is nothing to fear.  Remember that emotions are energy in motion.  They can tell you something about yourself and your needs, your desires, and your boundaries when you are ready to listen. 

The Supermoon in Pisces indicates that something is culminating and ready for release.  Go willingly into the depths to see what no longer serves your highest good and is ready to be let go of.   Now is not the time to disassociate.  Get present and listen to your inner guidance.   Follow your feelings with your full awareness and go on a journey.  Go exploring!  Don’t worry, you won’t get lost.  If you are worried then set the intention that you will only go so far as serves your highest good.

This Full Moon sports a new cycle (conjunction) with Saturn retrograde, Saturn can show you where your structures and responsibilities are out of alignment.  What needs to shift and how can Saturn assist you in doing so?  Likewise, what established “rules” no longer apply and need to be abolished?

Saturn retrograding in Pisces is helping us ground our dreams into reality. It can also provide many opportunities to get more familiar with that limitless part of ourselves.    Pisces, and this Full Moon, are disposed by Neptune.  Neptune can bring about confusion and illusion, but it also tends to lead to clarity and higher consciousness.  With Saturn in Neptune’s domain, we truly can become our own enlightened guru.  Saturn guides us at this time to go deep thoroughly and consistently to clear away what is no longer serving us. The significance of this rare Moon points to the need to move past long standing blocks and limitations. It is important to observe the big picture to see what can be embraced or released in this moment.   On the flip side, what routine or structure would benefit you?  It may be a commitment to meditation or other spiritual practice, or a commitment to working towards a long-held dream that you have been putting off.

Venus

Venus in Leo will be stationing direct a few days after this lunar event, on September 3^rd.  Currently Venus is in a great eliminator (inconjunct) with the Moon.  As she nears the end of her retrograde cycle it is a really good time to ask yourself what your heart wants, and more importantly, what is no longer in alignment with your heart and is ready to be released.  The retrograde period gave us 40 days to go inward and reflect on our heart’s needs and desires and now we can use this clarity to let go of what isn’t serving our highest good and put our mental focus on what we truly desire.  Venus is our self-worth, our higher heart, and our capacity to love.   Being in Leo, this is a great time to practice radical self-acceptance.  Let your heart shine.  Or better yet, let it roar like a lion or lioness!

Venus is in a stepping stone (square) with Jupiter, who is currently in Taurus and disposed by Venus herself.  It seems that the tension created by this stepping stone can result in the heart getting its way no matter what.  This could be Venus wanting to go big or go home, and Jupiter in Taurus being more grounded and practical.  Let your heart lead the way.

Boomerang/Yod with Mars and Juno

Both Mars and Juno are forming great eliminators with the Moon and Saturn.  The Sun, of course, is the boomerang.   Juno (8 Leo) is conjunct Varuna (7 Leo, our higher vision) and Venus (12).  Mars is at 2 Libra.  What does our heart want from our committed partnerships (Juno)?  What is the action (Mars) we are called to take?  The Moon is highlighting the issue, and the Sun is shining a light on the solution. The boomerang Sun has a way of repeatedly pointing out what we need to see. It is so important to pay attention.

Mercury, Jupiter and Uranus

Mercury retrograde (19 Virgo) is manifesting with (trine) Jupiter, who is preparing to station and turn retrograde.  As mentioned before,  Jupiter is disposed by Venus who is wrapping up her retrograde journey.  It is time for our mental body to take up this inner review, leading to inner alignment.  First our hearts and now our minds- the heart should always lead the way! 

What is Jupiter in Taurus opening up for you?  What type of expansion is your heart desiring?  And how will you use your thoughts and communication skills (Mercury in Virgo) to support your heart’s desires?  As Jupiter goes retrograde you will have more opportunities to go inward and clarify what your inner being is calling forth for expansion and grounding into the material world.  Mercury reversing course through Virgo will give you an opportunity to review the ground you’ve already covered, where you can see things you may have missed the first time around and create a more wholistic picture of what you are desiring.  Mercury is very much at home here, so use your mind wisely at this time!

Mercury is also manifesting with Uranus at 23 Taurus, and Uranus has just gone retrograde on 8/28).  Stay present and get ready for some “aha!” moments!   It may be a good idea to keep a pen and paper handy during this lunar event so you can record any epiphanies you may have.    And just like Jupiter, Uranus is currently being disposed by Venus.  How beautiful is this??  Both Jupiter and Uranus are infused with the wisdom of the heart, connecting with our mental body.  It’s truly a great opportunity for aligning the heart and mind. The concurrent stations of these two giant planets can offer so much momentum and assistance to bring great change into our lives.

Chiron

Chiron, at 19 Aries, is in a great eliminator (inconjunct) with Mercury.  In the Cosmic Consciousness system Virgo is disposed by Chiron.  Chiron, the Master Healer, is the place where we embrace our “wounds” and by doing so, bring ourselves into wholeness.  At this time, there may be an inexplicable tension- perhaps a core wound is bumping up against our attempts to get into inner alignment around our heart’s desires.  This isn’t a bad thing.   This is where we use the power of this Pisces Moon to take a deep dive into our inner world.  Make friends with your core wound. Get to know it better. Ask it what it wants to show you, and then listen.  Show it grace and empathy, like you would to a wounded child (it very well may be your inner wounded child trying to get your attention!).  Virgo is sign of the Divine Mother;   this Mercury in Virgo knows how to listen with empathy and to nurture wholeness.

The Lunar Nodes, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto

The Nodes are connecting to the outer planets in a big way.

The Earth Star (South Node/Karma) is forming a boomerang yod with Uranus and Neptune with the Soul Star (North Node/ Dharma) as the release point of the yod.  We may have epiphanies around an illusion/delusion that we have held that can clear the fog and move us towards our higher path (Dharma).  How can we embrace all that we know and have realized about ourselves as experienced through partnerships and communication (Karma in Libra) to help us forge ahead on a new path (Dharma in Aries)?  Aries is the “Divine Spark of Creation”- what are you inspired to move towards? 

The Nodes are also still in a stepping stone with Pluto.  This has been going on for quite some time; the stepping stone was exact on July 26^th, and they will remain within a 3 degree orb until the end of October.   Reflect on your comfort zone versus your higher calling.  What is Pluto insisting we transform?  Pluto isn’t subtle- the answer is most likely obvious, although we may not want to see it.  Remember that karma isn’t always a bad thing.  It’s just the totality of our prior experiences and accumulated wisdom.  What we do with that knowledge and how we move forward is what is important.  Are you staying stuck in your ways out of comfort and habit?  Isn’t it time to make a shift?     Venus stationed retrograde just a few days before this aspect was exact (July 22^nd).  So think back over the past two months- what themes have been coming up for you that are asking for your attention?

Many blessings to you during this beautiful Piscean Moon!  My desire for all of us is to find that inner alignment necessary to manifest our dreams into reality.

Cari can be reached at caricampbellastrology@gmail.com