New Moon in Scorpio Healing the Wounded Heart

Renewal                                                               Catherine Al-Meten Meyers

The New Moon in Scorpio on Saturday, November 18, 2017 forms healing trine with Chiron, the Wounded Healer.  Jupiter, Venus, the Moon, and Sun all form a powerful grouping in Scorpio. They trine Neptune and Chiron in Pisces. The Sun and Moon at 26 degrees of Scorpio also form a powerful opposition with Uranus in Aries at 25 degrees. This has been affecting us all for the last couple of days, and has brought about a lot of chaotic, unexpected, and sudden changes or revelations.  Uranus also indicates a desire to start over, head out on a new path, or delve into some new venture in a new way. Combined with the New Moon in Scorpio, the constellation that rules our hidden or unspoken desires, this is a very important time for setting intentions, and being conscious of what we set into motion with our thoughts, words, actions, and prayers.

Venus in Scorpio from November 7 until December 1 also awakens our desires and passions as well as our need for meaningful and sustainable relationships. Along with our deep-seated desires are our equally deep-seated fears about being too vulnerable or consumed by our needs. Because Scorpio rules the unconscious and subconscious realms, much of what we feel at this time may be wrapped up in unhealed and hidden wounds. What we fear and feel now is based to a large extent on what we have not faced about our past or have not come to terms with. Relationships reflect what is growing within us. That's why we need to connect to others.

Venus rules all types of relationships, though it also focuses our attention on the most intimate ones. We learn about our capacity to love through our experiences of love. When wounds go unexamined and unhealed, they appear over and over in the patterns of how we enter into and conduct ourselves in all types of relationships. The deeper the relationship, the more we can grow and experience love. When we are in healthy, mutual, and affirming relationships, it helps us maintain a strong sense of self and a healthy sense of our own well being.  Our capacity to appreciate ourselves and to define ourselves for ourselves, enables us to enter into any relationship with a stronger sense of who we are and what we desire. Examining the truth of who we are at this time, is key to healthy relationships.

Venus forms a semi-square to Saturn, the Great Teacher,  late in the week, causing us to feel a bit isolated or disconnected. Again, the learning process on the wheel of life/love is nudging us to pay attention to what expectations, lack, needs, fears, or desires may be creating blocks between what we desire and what our experience is. At the same time, Venus forms a trine to Jupiter making us feel like we are somehow magically connected to the right and perfect love for us. Notice what you are attracted to, and what it is you are seeking and connecting with at this time.

As I write on Friday, November 17, the Moon trines Neptune (3:00 a.m.) and later conjuncts Venus. Dreams and/or subconscious nigglings may trigger more optimistic and mystical senses. The watery confluence in areas ruled by Scorpio, Pisces, and Cancer (those areas/houses in your life/chart) are most affected. Pay attention to your intuitive hits, dreams, and visions. Note any hunches, synchronicities, or deep-seated feelings/memories rising to the surface.

The Sun in Scorpio quincunxes Uranus (in case anyone wondered what all the madness is about), causing us to feel shocked, surprised, and off center about things well beyond our control. What choice we do have is how we cope with the unexpected and disorienting communications. Focusing our time and attention on doing what is constructive, grounding ourselves in the practical business of daily living, helps considerably in channeling the heightened energy of what may feel like ground-shaking and disconcerting events and experiences.

The trine between the New Moon, the Sun, and Chiron the Wounded Healer, falls in the Moon's detriment. This means that it is not in its most auspicious position. Falling into winter in the North, the Moon aligns with the fixed star Aegna which is located in the constellation of the Centaur. Aegna is located in the thigh of the warrior, and it represents the wound we each have that must be allowed to heal so that it does not fester and infect us and our lives. It is however, necessary to expose the wound so that it can heal. Often this is related to long ago traumas that we've not yet dealt with...the ones that we keep tearing off the scab before it is properly healed. Notice what area of your life/being needs some Tender Loving Care, and be sure to treat yourself kindly and gently at this time. Radical self care, a word that popped into our vernacular a year on a regular basis, is what we need to renew our commitment to at this New Moon in Scorpio.

Aegna, the brightest star in the Centaur and the 10th brightest in the sky, represents "friendship, health, honor, morality, refinement, and reputation". It's also considered a star of prophecy, appearing at time when the veils are thin and our mystic channels are open to receiving visions, insight, and prescient messages. Be open to receiving your good news. It is also a time when we can be more conscious and aware of what is going on in our own bodies, so notice what changes, signals, and signs your body is delivering to you at this time.

Of course there are different ways to use this energy, and so avoiding anything that threatens your health, sanity, well being, or highest good should be avoided at this time. Getting lost or escaping into addictions of any kind (substances, too much work, too much escapism ie., t.v., busy-ness) is detrimental. While you may not be the one engaging in unsound practices and behaviors, you will most likely be more aware of the areas of life where this is undermining the health and well being of the collective whole. This powerful time is a good time to put our faith and prayers into action. As we all note, prayers without action are heartless acts. When we pray for others, we must be willing to examine our own hearts and lives, and be willing to change what we can. We can also direct our prayers into areas that are life-affirming and uplifting, and pray for atonement of all for the good of all.

Using this lovely New Moon in Scorpio in our own spiritual practices is vital to helping create the flow of goodness, well being, love, and compassion.  Let your heart sing, let your lips reveal your loving nature, and let your lives renew a promise to giving and receiving love.

Full Moon in Taurus Bringing Forth What is Within

Full Moon in Taurus

In the Western United States at 10:23 P.M. on Friday, November 3 (1:23 A.M. EST), November 4, the Moon reaches her fullness in Taurus. The earthy, lusty Full Moon activates the Earth-Water Axis with the Sun in Scorpio. Taurus’ ruler, Venus at 25/55 Libra opposes the Moon in Aries before she peaks to her fullness. The Sun at 11/59 degree of Scorpio/Moon at 11/59 Taurus also aspect Jupiter at 5/22 Scorpio. Mars at 7/52 Libra and the North Node at 19/57 degrees of Libra are also in the path of the rising Full Moon, making Thursday, Friday, and Saturday has us dealing with highly emotional and potent energy. This has been quite a week as the aspects have been upsetting, challenging, and no doubt stirring up whatever has been held within. 

The Full Moon in Taurus is closest to the fixed star Menkan in the constellation of the Whale/Cetius. The Moon’s trine to Neptune in Pisces is the archetypal expression of the Collective Unconscious and the oceanic and emotional passions that that awakens. Nothing is happening now that does not connect us in some way to the collective wounds, healing, and birthing that must be addressed. With both positive and negative potential, it is vital that we work towards what is good, ethical, positive, creative, and healing. This Full Moon is fertile ground for using our emotional connections for good. It can also cause mental anxiety and stress. Avoid doing anything that aggravates stress-related conditions, or causes you to lose your sense of equilibrium and balance. What is held within the watery depths of the Scorpio-ruled areas of our lives, will appear on the surface and will call for your attention and care.

This aspect of the Moon in Taurus is considered the Rescuer, Healer, Savior.  Beware of those who try to pass themselves off as ‘the answer’. The answer to whatever you are searching for is within you. As Christ Jesus said according to the Apostle Thomas, “What you bring forth within you, will save you.” We each have the answers to what we are here to accomplish and bring to life. Trust that you are guided rightly, and use your powers of discernment to connect to that truth and energy now. This is not the time to raise up golden idols and expect our healing to come from someone who is a figment of our imagination. Or someone who promises you what they cannot deliver. Again, we have the answers within.

Time to listen and be grateful for our gifts.

The Moon in Taurus is also forming  square to Ceres creating a need for us to feel the need to rescue or be rescued. The need to save others or the sense that we need to be saved by someone else, can be more destructive than safe and healing. Take time to find physically and concrete ways  to direct your energy, questions, and ground yourself in the goodness of what you know to be true and right. 

The Earth-Water axis, of Taurus-Scorpio raises up the issues that require balancing between our earthly, material, and physical existence and our spiritual, soul-binding passions and callings. Now is the time to reflect on how our spiritual lives are manifesting in our physical world and daily activities. How we are in the flow of giving and receiving. How we are able to offer our services and appreciate what is given to us by others. It is a time when we must be both present and mindful as we remain aware of the big picture and our own perspective of life as a whole. We are called in the most pragmatic ways to live out our spiritual expression of self and life. 

Time to look at yourself and your life as if it were a dream. Examine the trending and repetitive symbols, archetypes, patterns, situations, and conditions that appear and reappear to call your attention to what you need to learn, know, and do. Time to read and interpret what is needed and wanted now and what is calling you to life? What i demanding your attention, and what is stirring and giving birth now. To help this along, Venus’s is in the same aspect as the New Moon two weeks ago. This requires that we be patient, open-minded, and flexible. Notice where expectations are out of alignment with what you are receiving from the Universe. Trend down to a more peaceful, accepting place so that you don’t block what ways are opening.

Notice where fear, frustration, or anger rise up to distract or tie you up in knots. Because of the very emotional nature of this Full Moon we are being tempered in how we use our emotions and instincts. Our intuition, hunches, and imagination are at a peak point now,and we are receiving great support and assistance in gaining clarity  especially about our relationships and the dynamics that we are engaged in.

Time for emotional adjustments and new goals. Use your imagination,intuition which are highly stimulated right now. There are many opportunities for wealth, honor, success, and abundance  To best be open to these gifts, Saturn trines Uranus requiring a great deal of patience. What we receive now is going to be coming to fruition (or at least the beginning steps) over the next two weeks.   Venus in Libra forms an opposition to the moon just before it comes to fullness. This signals a change in all manners related to love and romance, as well as passions that call us to action.  Abundance is plentiful, but requires that we be very clear about our intentions. Remember what we speak/think/or pray becomes our reality. Be clear about intentions. Be practical, methodical as you use the energy of the Bull/Taurus as like the proverbial bull in a china shop, this power unleashed haphazardly can destroy.

Mercury in Sagittarius is due to change signs on Sunday, so right now it is in its last degree, its anoretic degree. We are releasing what needs to go at this Full Moon time. So either we let go willingly or it is released for us. What defies us is dying and is in its death throes. Honor what is sacred in your life and belief system. Use your spiritual practices and ideals  to guide you, and be methodical, pragmatic, and concrete in laying out the steps you need to take to move ahead.

Something I read earlier this week, seem appropriate for this Full Moon. It refers to women, but I believe it is vital for everyone, regardless of gender. “A woman in harmony with her spirit is like a river flowing. She goes where she will without pretends and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself and only herself.”—Maya Angelou

And that’s why we are all here. To be ourselves, our best selves, and to create beauty and share love with kindness and compassion. And that is the nature of the Full Moon in Taurus. Give without concern for receiving. Love without fear. Share what you have, and find beauty in what is around you. Find the simple truth of life, within.