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| Winter on the Columbia Catherine Al-Meten Meyers |
On Monday, February 4, 2019, at 1:04 p.m./PST the New Moon and Sun align at15/45 degrees of
Aquarius to usher in the Year of the Pig. The Year of the Pig is considered by many to be the luckiest
year of the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Pig will emphasize compassion, generosity, and devotion
towards others and ourselves. The Aquarius New Moon makes us feel more attuned to the needs and
circumstance of others as we take care of our own needs and issues as well. As we enter a new lunar
year, may we tend to our own needs and desires as we seek to be more responsive and aware of the
needs of the collective whole.
Aquarius to usher in the Year of the Pig. The Year of the Pig is considered by many to be the luckiest
year of the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Pig will emphasize compassion, generosity, and devotion
towards others and ourselves. The Aquarius New Moon makes us feel more attuned to the needs and
circumstance of others as we take care of our own needs and issues as well. As we enter a new lunar
year, may we tend to our own needs and desires as we seek to be more responsive and aware of the
needs of the collective whole.
Aquarius, the sign of the Water Bearer, is an air sign, and this New Moon arrives free of the shadow
effects of the eclipse of the last two months. With clearer vision, we now continue working out the snags
in ongoing problems, situations, or challenges we have been coping with. We’ve learned that we are
stronger than we think we are, and more capable of dealing with difficulties for a period of time, even
though we may not want to make this an ongoing habit.
effects of the eclipse of the last two months. With clearer vision, we now continue working out the snags
in ongoing problems, situations, or challenges we have been coping with. We’ve learned that we are
stronger than we think we are, and more capable of dealing with difficulties for a period of time, even
though we may not want to make this an ongoing habit.
With the New Moon and Sun aligned in Aquarius, the power of groups and institutions bolster the
energy and innovation one can use to find and create solutions to difficult, chronic, or unexpected
problems or questions that arise. Using our ability to seek truth and to share in the resources and
gifts within ourselves and within society at large, we find a way forward through the darkness and
uncertainty that may shroud some areas of our lives. This is particularly true in the areas where Pluto,
the Great Transformer and Saturn the Great Teacher have been transiting or aspecting.
energy and innovation one can use to find and create solutions to difficult, chronic, or unexpected
problems or questions that arise. Using our ability to seek truth and to share in the resources and
gifts within ourselves and within society at large, we find a way forward through the darkness and
uncertainty that may shroud some areas of our lives. This is particularly true in the areas where Pluto,
the Great Transformer and Saturn the Great Teacher have been transiting or aspecting.
Whatever has been going on that has made you wonder how you were ever going to find a solution,
answer, or cope with a tricky or difficult situation, is now receiving positive aspects which manifest as
a helping hand, an unexpected source of support, or perhaps simply opportunities for a new experience,
a new perspective, or a new path in a surprising direction. The New Moon in Aquarius occurs a 15/45
degrees. It will affect those with with fixed planets and aspect points between 12-20 degrees of the fixed
signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. We all want to look at the fixed signs houses in our own
charts/lives to see where the current transits are affecting us most. To do that, study the house where
these signs are and notice the other areas of your life/chart that are aspected.
answer, or cope with a tricky or difficult situation, is now receiving positive aspects which manifest as
a helping hand, an unexpected source of support, or perhaps simply opportunities for a new experience,
a new perspective, or a new path in a surprising direction. The New Moon in Aquarius occurs a 15/45
degrees. It will affect those with with fixed planets and aspect points between 12-20 degrees of the fixed
signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. We all want to look at the fixed signs houses in our own
charts/lives to see where the current transits are affecting us most. To do that, study the house where
these signs are and notice the other areas of your life/chart that are aspected.
Aspects: Key aspects to the New Moon in Aquarius and the Aquarius Sun have some very powerful
points of power during the start to this new lunar month and year.
points of power during the start to this new lunar month and year.
Mercury in Aquarius. The winged messenger, Mercury, has the capacity to think beyond the immediate,
temporal, and material conditions and circumstances. Aquarius has the capacity to zero in on an issue,
while also being able to detach itself from that same situation. The ability to ‘rise above’ present
circumstances, gives us all the gift of perspective right now. This enables us to see the bigger picture,
and remove ourselves from some of the emotional entanglements we might experience under other lunar
transits. While it may seem a bit uncomfortable from how we normally cope, the Aquarius New Moon
broadens our perspective, opens our eyes and hearts to greater vision and opportunities, and infuses in
us a greater willingness to remove ourselves from having to have all the answers or having to do things
that we’re comfortable doing. We now have the capacity to see that sometimes we just need to put our
heads down and get to work. Get the job done. Face the task, and take some initial steps towards
seeking the answers we need. We can do this better if we keep in mind what is good for everyone in
the situations at hand.
temporal, and material conditions and circumstances. Aquarius has the capacity to zero in on an issue,
while also being able to detach itself from that same situation. The ability to ‘rise above’ present
circumstances, gives us all the gift of perspective right now. This enables us to see the bigger picture,
and remove ourselves from some of the emotional entanglements we might experience under other lunar
transits. While it may seem a bit uncomfortable from how we normally cope, the Aquarius New Moon
broadens our perspective, opens our eyes and hearts to greater vision and opportunities, and infuses in
us a greater willingness to remove ourselves from having to have all the answers or having to do things
that we’re comfortable doing. We now have the capacity to see that sometimes we just need to put our
heads down and get to work. Get the job done. Face the task, and take some initial steps towards
seeking the answers we need. We can do this better if we keep in mind what is good for everyone in
the situations at hand.
Black Moon Lilith is also conjunct Mercury and the Sun and Moon in Aquarius. Black Moon Lilith
represents the shadow aspects of our experience and beings. We each have those areas of ourselves
that may yet be unexplored. Some of this is hidden until we’re ready to deal with it; other aspects may
be what we’ve habitually tried to hide from ourselves. Whichever form the unknown takes, it’s a good
time to tackle what is arising. There are also areas that we are always running up against, the sticking
points that appear again and again as we grow and mature.
represents the shadow aspects of our experience and beings. We each have those areas of ourselves
that may yet be unexplored. Some of this is hidden until we’re ready to deal with it; other aspects may
be what we’ve habitually tried to hide from ourselves. Whichever form the unknown takes, it’s a good
time to tackle what is arising. There are also areas that we are always running up against, the sticking
points that appear again and again as we grow and mature.
The appearance of Lilith along with Mercury means we’re more than likely to become even more aware
of what is stirring within us and within the situations of the collective whole around us. Notice what
triggers your strongest feelings at this time, and then ask yourself, what about that situation is like some
area of my life. We all know it is easier to see the sins of others than it is to see our own impairments or
blindness. What is calling from within and without to be acknowledged. Where can we gain some clarity
or take some actions to address our emotional reactions, our biases or discomfort to understand more
clearly how our past or our current live may be causing us or other harm? What is stirring in or around
you that need to be addressed, as opposed to being ignored (through detachment, dissociation, denial,
rationalization)?
of what is stirring within us and within the situations of the collective whole around us. Notice what
triggers your strongest feelings at this time, and then ask yourself, what about that situation is like some
area of my life. We all know it is easier to see the sins of others than it is to see our own impairments or
blindness. What is calling from within and without to be acknowledged. Where can we gain some clarity
or take some actions to address our emotional reactions, our biases or discomfort to understand more
clearly how our past or our current live may be causing us or other harm? What is stirring in or around
you that need to be addressed, as opposed to being ignored (through detachment, dissociation, denial,
rationalization)?
Jupiter in Sagittarius (at home and in her regal glory). Jupiter is at home in Sagittarius, a fire sign.
Jupiter forms a lovely sextile to the Moon, the Sun, Mercury, Lilith later in the day. This lightens the
burden of our unconscious stirrings, by adding a dose of optimism, hopefulness and a sense of joy.
Jupiter is the classic silver lining that aligns with this New Moon and the cluster of planets and Sun in
Aquarius. Oftentimes when the darkness before the dawn seems to overwhelm or paralyze us, Jupiter’s
energy lights a spark within us, brings us good news, or enables us to see the gifts in the garbage.
Starting a new lunar cycle and a new lunar year with this aspect, bodes well for all of us.
Jupiter forms a lovely sextile to the Moon, the Sun, Mercury, Lilith later in the day. This lightens the
burden of our unconscious stirrings, by adding a dose of optimism, hopefulness and a sense of joy.
Jupiter is the classic silver lining that aligns with this New Moon and the cluster of planets and Sun in
Aquarius. Oftentimes when the darkness before the dawn seems to overwhelm or paralyze us, Jupiter’s
energy lights a spark within us, brings us good news, or enables us to see the gifts in the garbage.
Starting a new lunar cycle and a new lunar year with this aspect, bodes well for all of us.
Uranus in Aries (28 degrees retrograde) indicates that there may be an element of shock when actions speak louder than words as Uranus conjuncts Mars and both aspect Jupiter (trine) and form a gentle, harmonious sextile with the New Moon, Sun, Mercury In Aquarius today and in the next couple of days. There will be sudden movement, decisions, and surprising developments that will get what appeared to be stuck in place, into motion. We also get wake up calls during these transits--reminders of past experiences that have an effect on our present situations. Shocking events, surprising decisions, and unexpected changes, all lead to action. That’s sure to come out of this New Moon in Aquarius and her sextile to Uranus and Mars in Aries. Uranus is also the co-ruler of Aquarius, so this is a good time for the changemaker Uranus to show up and dislodge whatever is stuck and mired down.
Saturn in Capricorn conjunct Pluto (nearly conjoining/passing through the North
Node-Gateway to change). Saturn the Great Teacher conjoining Pluto the Great Transformer,
both grounded in earth signs, bring up whatever has been left unresolved or has been stirred up
during the transits of these two great outer planets through Capricorn. Pluto, in retrograde, reminds
us of something that we’ve recently gone through, and shows us what was churned up is now ready
for a rethink, a reprogram, or a more innovative, out-of-the-box solution. We might not have the
solution, but we can be urged at this time to be on the lookout for ways outside the norm that may
now open for us.
Node-Gateway to change). Saturn the Great Teacher conjoining Pluto the Great Transformer,
both grounded in earth signs, bring up whatever has been left unresolved or has been stirred up
during the transits of these two great outer planets through Capricorn. Pluto, in retrograde, reminds
us of something that we’ve recently gone through, and shows us what was churned up is now ready
for a rethink, a reprogram, or a more innovative, out-of-the-box solution. We might not have the
solution, but we can be urged at this time to be on the lookout for ways outside the norm that may
now open for us.
Venus enters Capricorn. The day before the New Moon, Venus enters Capricorn. Joining in with
thoughts and desires for creating more beautiful, harmonious relationships and connections, Venus
transits Capricorn from Feb. 3-March 1. We now seek security, stability, and balance in all our
relationships and dealings. We seek pragmatic ways to make our lives run more smoothly. We may
question our feelings, emotions, and even our ideas right now, however Venus reminds us that we
can find harmony through the practical application of Universal laws within the context of our everyday
lives, our relationships, and our decisions about what is best for ourselves and others in any
decision-making process.
thoughts and desires for creating more beautiful, harmonious relationships and connections, Venus
transits Capricorn from Feb. 3-March 1. We now seek security, stability, and balance in all our
relationships and dealings. We seek pragmatic ways to make our lives run more smoothly. We may
question our feelings, emotions, and even our ideas right now, however Venus reminds us that we
can find harmony through the practical application of Universal laws within the context of our everyday
lives, our relationships, and our decisions about what is best for ourselves and others in any
decision-making process.
Venus forms a trine to Uranus at the time of the New Moon (5-10 degrees of separation equate to
an aspect even though in different elements). This signals some unexpected news, memories, dreams,
intuitive hits, which despite the pragmatism of Capricorn, you would want to pay attention to. Trusting
our instincts, our intuition, our dreams, and our intellect are crucial. Listen too to the signals your body
delivers to you (scan your chakras and check in to see what fears, concerns, or strong sensations may
be signaling you at this time). Listen. Pay attention to what every level of your being is telling you.
Body, mind, emotions, spirit. The chakras system, the physical body itself all have such valuable
information for you. Cherish that precious gift you are, and honor your wisdom as well as the wisdom of
trusted allies, mentors, teachers, and angelic guides and beings.
an aspect even though in different elements). This signals some unexpected news, memories, dreams,
intuitive hits, which despite the pragmatism of Capricorn, you would want to pay attention to. Trusting
our instincts, our intuition, our dreams, and our intellect are crucial. Listen too to the signals your body
delivers to you (scan your chakras and check in to see what fears, concerns, or strong sensations may
be signaling you at this time). Listen. Pay attention to what every level of your being is telling you.
Body, mind, emotions, spirit. The chakras system, the physical body itself all have such valuable
information for you. Cherish that precious gift you are, and honor your wisdom as well as the wisdom of
trusted allies, mentors, teachers, and angelic guides and beings.
Pluto 21/45 Capricorn opposes the North Node at 26/47 Cancer. The Great Transformer, that which
is being shaken up in our lives (Wow that’s some shakeup) is in opposition to the North Node, Gateway
of Change. In the sign of the caretaker, protector, Cancer, our sense of security is shaken a bit, but the
shaking up that Pluto has been triggering, is teaching us what we must change, and showing us how we
can call our highest powers and best instincts to bear on making the necessary changes that are being
required now.
is being shaken up in our lives (Wow that’s some shakeup) is in opposition to the North Node, Gateway
of Change. In the sign of the caretaker, protector, Cancer, our sense of security is shaken a bit, but the
shaking up that Pluto has been triggering, is teaching us what we must change, and showing us how we
can call our highest powers and best instincts to bear on making the necessary changes that are being
required now.
Mars squares the North Node. Mars in Aries squaring the North Node in early Leo provides the push
needed right now to take action. Mars lights a fire beneath whatever must be accomplished, decided, or
completed in order for the inevitable change to take place. Now is the time for action, ready or not.
needed right now to take action. Mars lights a fire beneath whatever must be accomplished, decided, or
completed in order for the inevitable change to take place. Now is the time for action, ready or not.
Jupiter in Sagittarius squares Neptune in Pisces. Take it from one who has this aspect in her natal
chart, this can be a saving grace or a huge roadblock. When we listen to our intuition and follow that
inner guidance, our good fortune follows. Even when we can’t imagine how an answer will be found or
can’t conceive of a solution, this aspect guarantees, the answer is being revealed. We may feel
uncomfortable when venturing into new territory, but if we stay true to ourselves, and trust those who
would be trusted and listen to the intuitive guidance in and around us, we will be steered in the right
direction onto the right path. We can block our way through defensive and fearful beliefs, so pay
attention now to the negative self talk and the naysayers (Wet Blankets, Prophets of Doom and Gloom,
or Critics).
Whatever is good and for your highest good and the good of others, can be accomplished,
created, revealed, and manifested. Stay out of your own way, and let the Truth be revealed.
Let Jupiter’s good fortune and the New Year of the Pig, open a whole new path of creativity, abundance,
good fortune, and good health to each and everyone of us. Let the Light within you join with the Light of
others to help create a more compassionate, loving, and kind world for everyone. Happy New Year all.
May blessings and healing abound. Keeping so many of you in my prayers and wishing each of you
receives the grace you need for what is most urgent and needed in your life.
chart, this can be a saving grace or a huge roadblock. When we listen to our intuition and follow that
inner guidance, our good fortune follows. Even when we can’t imagine how an answer will be found or
can’t conceive of a solution, this aspect guarantees, the answer is being revealed. We may feel
uncomfortable when venturing into new territory, but if we stay true to ourselves, and trust those who
would be trusted and listen to the intuitive guidance in and around us, we will be steered in the right
direction onto the right path. We can block our way through defensive and fearful beliefs, so pay
attention now to the negative self talk and the naysayers (Wet Blankets, Prophets of Doom and Gloom,
or Critics).
Whatever is good and for your highest good and the good of others, can be accomplished,
created, revealed, and manifested. Stay out of your own way, and let the Truth be revealed.
Let Jupiter’s good fortune and the New Year of the Pig, open a whole new path of creativity, abundance,
good fortune, and good health to each and everyone of us. Let the Light within you join with the Light of
others to help create a more compassionate, loving, and kind world for everyone. Happy New Year all.
May blessings and healing abound. Keeping so many of you in my prayers and wishing each of you
receives the grace you need for what is most urgent and needed in your life.
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