Mercury stations Retrograde Jan 5 2016

Mercury is the planet of communication, perceptions and everyday mental activity. It's currently been slowing down and in hard alignment with Mars causing communication with others to have some tension under the surface along with some turbulent thoughts and ideas about future plans reflecting some mental frustrations for a lot of people. Mercury is at the last degree of Capricorn, the business and achievement sign so figuring out future plans is challenging right now because we don't have all the info and answers yet, although we want to. Don't expect resolution for a while. That's because Mercury is preparing to station retrograde for three weeks starting on Jan 5 2016 while remaining in square aspect to Mars until then. Mercury will slip into 0 degree Aquarius changing mental perceptions for a few days starting on Fri night before returning to Capricorn on Jan 8 where it will move back all the way to Pluto in mid Cap where it will station direct on Jan 24, moving forward again until reentering Aquarius on Feb 13. So the mind and perception energy is about to go back and rethink everything that's been on the mind along with conversations since around Dec 19 2015. There is a lot of uncertainty now. The retrograde phase for the next several weeks will work all these details out and by the time it's over, we will have the info we need to make solid future plans.

Now please, don't mind the retrograde hype. Retrograde phases are not bad despite what you hear. They have a very good purpose and some Mercury retrogrades are more likely to bring mishaps in certain signs than others. Cap not being one of them. Plus the mishaps and miscommunication is only likely when Mercury is in station (stopped). Once the motion starts up and realigns things smooth out. You just have to pay more attention to what you are doing. It's not that big of a deal. Mercury retrograde in Capricorn wants to figure out some business stuff along with long term achievement plans. Find the house in your chart that has Capricorn, that's where you are needing to rethink some things, wait for more info, get caught up on past projects and then finally figure out your responsibilities and obligations for 2016 after this phase is complete.

Life expansion slows down now as Jupiter is also moving into station retrograde. We need to deal with some things on the inside before outer life expansion can move forward again in new ways. Also Mars is about to change signs into Scorpio, energizing that area of your life. Say good bye to the Libra diplomatic negotiations. This will give a lot of will and determination for important action in Scorpio area of life but it's more below the surface than anything until all these retro phases are complete. Mars will have extended stay in Scorpio as it does a retrograde phase in this sign for the first few months of 2016 so action will eventually turn back and take care of matters from the past before truly moving forward.

Jan 1 (fri night)the waning moon in Libra makes 3rd quarter square with the sun in Capricorn at 11 degrees. Emotional obstacles and challenges might show up between you, business and others. Tension between being diplomatic with others or straight forward, getting to the point no matter how nice the point is. It's not a time to push thru. it's better to reflect, accept and release as the moon continues to release energy until the next new moon.

It's best not to start anything new or make solid plans until this Mercury retrograde is complete in Mid February. Like i said, it's better to take care of old stuff and obligations from past during this time and wait for new information for future plans. If you try and start something new be prepared to make adjustments the next several weeks - nothing is certain yet.

Venus is now in Sagittarius uplifting desires, wanting more than what's right here and now but will have to face current obligations and commitments this next weeks or so before having permission to get these new desires. Love and desires wants some adventure. The sun conjoins Pluto this weekend highlighting intense stuff, undercurrents and some kind of transformation. In fact, because Mercury will move all the way back to this point with Pluto, this Mercury retrograde phase will have huge impacts on changing future plans, with major mental transformation taking place. It's best to stay open so you can adapt and make adjustments when needed. As Mercury moves into Aquarius next few days, we get a radical mental shift looking at alternative possibilities but then have to go back into reality and take care of past before we can actually start implementing the radical shifts in ideas. Let the next few days show you what wants to be possible. Then go back and fix the past in order to make that future possible.

Good luck, happy Mercury retrograde. Respect it and it might treat you a little better. Cry about it, well then, expect mishaps and miscommunication, which will most likely be your own fault for having the poor out look on Mercury in backwards motion. If you were born with Mercury retro this could be great mental time for you getting a lot done. Enjoy!
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Cancer Full Moon Dec 25 2015

Full moon in Cancer Dec 25 at 3:11 am PST.

The house in your chart where sign Cancer is located is the area of life you are most likely to cry about. Full moon is a peak in tension; an opposition; a release of energy, this time, emotional energy. The Capricorn/Cancer axis is out of balance in your life perhaps. Something wants to change, so to bring back equilibrium. Biz, obligations, responsibilities in outer life vs personal home and family needs. New awareness to what you need in long term in outer world to feel emotionally secure in inner world. This full moon brings up need to protect self with a hard shell, placing self in safe environment both in outer life and inner. Blankets, food, shelter, nurturing, snuggling with people you love, sensitivity, all fit the Cancer moon vibe. But remember, this is peak tension in family energy so will bring out any existing issues with family members. Also fears could come up. Memories from past could surface so they can be released.Cancer full moon, clears emotional slate. Moon trine Neptune however, allows easy escape from reality if faced with anything too overwhelming. Sensitivity and compassion heightened. Inspirational awareness available to those willing to see big picture if not escaping into protective shell.

Uranus stations direct after months of retrograde motion. Internal revolution and authenticity has been happening on inside. Now next several months, revolution and authenticity builds in outer life. Unstable energy.

Mercury trine Jupiter - Despite sensitivities, communication and activity will be enthusiastic, upbeat, generous and very communicative with easy flowing energy. New awareness helps the mind see what is needed in life for long term, achievement, and emotional security. Crying releases energy, tears are most likely to flow with this moon. Might as well let it happen, if you feel the need. Over-all Cancer full moon brings more awareness to your feelings and fears. But is also loving nurturing and homie. Enjoy. May you all be blessed in 2016.

Happy full moon.

Rik

1st quarter square with the sun Dec 18 2015

Friday morning 7:14 am PST the waxing moon in Pisces enters 1st quarter square with the sun. This is a power aspect, more so than normal because this 1st quarter square is perfectly aligned with the nodes of fate while the sun perfectly squares this karmic axis. Emotional challenges & obstacles show up regarding new intentions that were set back around the new moon a week ago. This is the universe making sure you really want to move forward with what you have in mind. Circumstances, feelings & decisions next couple days will have long term effect on your life. Moon with South Node, letting go of something to gain something new, which causes tension. This is not a time to retreat just because of tough feelings. Find solutions - push thru. Mercury with Pluto, communication gets deep and serious. New information about what was hidden, transforming perceptions. Powerful interactions changes something, possibly outside of your control. Sun shines light on your fate. Don't be intimidated, harness the power and move forward with courage knowing the universe has your back

New astrological aspects forming to be aware of

Here is a brief explanation of the energy changes we have taking place this weekend into next week:

Venus enters Scorpio
Mars in T-square with Pluto & Uranus
Sun trine Uranus
Moon last quarter activates Mars T-square

Venus will be in Scorpio all month. This changes personal relationships to an entirely different situation. Passionate desires take over giving people much more determination to get what they want which will be to merge deeper with the other taking connections to the next level. This creates inner conflict as the sun in Sag is highlighting personal freedom. It might be a challenge to keep independence while passion for deeper connection builds. How can we remain free while merging deeper with others simultaneously?

At same time moon enters Libra joining Mars activating an extremely volatile energy that makes losing our cool easy with possible outburst of emotions saying or doing something we could regret later. Power & control issues with others could arise. Unexpected reactions from people objecting to our desires or activity is very possible and even our own reactions can take us and others off guard.

As the sun is trine to Uranus there is an easy outlet to express ourselves in ways that we normally wouldn't feel comfortable doing. This is freedom to follow new deep passionate desires that will be building and is very "me" oriented which might be very easy to do yet will cause jealousy and backlash within personal relationship. There will be a clear open path to be free and independent in the way we relate wanting to go after what we desire as Venus in Scorpio will create deep passion for somthing or someone. People will want the freedom to love anything or anyone in the way they want despite possible objections or conflicts from others.

So it seems we will have opening to do something we normally wouldn't but will cause intensity and control issues with important people in our life. It would be wise not to do anything you regret later just because you feel the need for freedom and independence now. Venus in Scorpio will cause relating energy to be shadowy passionate manipulative & controlling. I'm mainly speaking on a personal relationship level but even world events could be reflective of this energy change as well including general social energy. I can't understate the possible disruptive energy this weekend into next week as Mars is in hard alignment with Pluto and Uranus that in past has correlated with unexpected violence or emotional outbursts of anger. This aspect has already been in place and is building. Mars is also the gun while Pluto in Capricorn is the establishment and Uranus is unexpected activity so the gun debate in the USA is going to intensify now with possible sudden changes to policy causing a big disruption.

Just stay mindful of everything happening in your life and try to control your new desires somewhat so not to cause too much disruption.

Goodluck.

Transit Venus square transit Pluto Nov 20 2015

I just wanted to let you know that relationship dynamics are headed into some turbulent territory next couple days, starting from now, and real strong by tomorrow evening into the weekend then reignites closer to the upcoming full moon next week. But for now, passions flare. Venus is making a 3rd Quarter Square aspect to Pluto Friday evening in play now thru the weekend; a phase in a cycle of balancing power, control & authority within key relationships, transforming and maturing together in the process which the current cycle started back on Dec 20 2014, and is now coming back around, finalizing facing one last challenge of the cycle before new areas of transformation and growth can occur. This usually plays out one to one, for any relationship that is really important - family, business, romantic, etc. - important partnership .

Strong power plays could be on the way. One or both of you could be feeling some intensity that could stir up an argument by tomorrow evening. Feelings of jealously, possessiveness, wanting to control and lots of manipulation is very likely, especially if current circumstances like obligations or social type stuff with others help agitate the under-currents already being felt. If issues with the other doesn't manifest by this weekend, it will still be bubbling under the surface the entire time. Awareness will keep you out of trouble, to a degree. One person might be passive aggressive, agitated, unhappy, etc trying to get the other to know that something is wrong by acting insecure. They might not feel like they can communicate it, so act passive. They might feel powerless and feel the other has too much control. This could initiate an argument so that all this energy over the last year of 2015 (in context of power/control issues) can be released, until starting a new cycle, upgraded, moving forward with maturity in new ways, if they can make it past this 3rd quarter challenge. It all comes down to fears and insecurities, fearing the loss of something they love and or value/desire, like the other person. Trust is a big thing with this. If the partner is not doing anything to jeopardize the respect/relationship and the other still acts out in jealously, suspicion, control, fear, etc then this is the issue of that person, and they are projecting their fear of loss. Or maybe one partner needs to check their behavior. Are they acting in a way that their subconscious knows will cause an argument with their partner, acting inappropriate, so they themselves can get out of the mess, passively? This is the kind of stuff i'm talking about. Stuff that can't be said, too afraid to say or admit the feelings of fear that could come up. Being honest is best, sharing feelings, even if hard ones. Rather than reacting to one person in fear the other person could be compassionate and understanding, knowing why, But this alignment makes that a challenge, to stay balanced when passions flare, with jealously and control. This energy kind of sets people up to fall in trap, so all this unspoken energy of the power and control dynamic can be released.

Things do get better after this minor setback, if indeed it manifests for you. It might not but you still might have to deal with tough feelings. Or you could have to face loss of something you want. Not feeling valued enough perhaps. stuff like that. Acceptance, trust, letting go and knowing that holding on so tight is where the suffering comes from. The energy will be sensitive but then Mercury and the sun move into Sagittarius uplifting the energy to a higher degree of faith and trust. However, Saturn is square to Neptune so confusion and doubts about what we know to be true, beliefs, opinions etc are in question, for everyone; being asked to get more real and honest, with self first. Reality check.

Alright, now you know, you can work with it...
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Last day for Venus in Virgo up next Libra - Relationship/value changes

Today (Nov 7) is the last day for Venus in Virgo before moving into Libra which will change relationship dynamics greatly- thank the heavens for that!  She's been in transit thru uptight Virgo (no offence) since Oct 8 2015. Venus's energy (which has a lot to do with relationships, values and desires - the love energy) doesn't do well in the sign Virgo; she's debilitated here, lacking strength - meaning Venus in Virgo has a difficult time manifesting all the good things of desire and value, especially when it comes to relationships. Anyone born with Venus in Virgo or that has Venus progressed into Virgo should listen up! However this message is for everyone as Venus is at the most critical point of Virgo today - the 29th degree before the energy changes.

"Totally Intent Upon Completing An Immediate Task, A Man Is Deaf To Any Allurement"  - sabian-symbol
One reason people with this energy get less than what they would like (which has been the universal theme this last 6 weeks or so) is that they try and make relationships too complicated. It gives the desire for perfection in love and value. Everything has to be just f'ing right in order to allow the abundance in. Over-critical, is the theme. So there can be a lot of self-sabotaging without even knowing it. This will give people the desire to have a mental list of the traits and qualifications one must posses in order to meet their desires in love. If they are single, good luck finding a match; no one will ever be the right fit for all the demands and qualifications they must have in order to deserve the love. Talk about illusion - fairytale type shit, yea know. Virgo and Pisces have close ties and so waiting for that perfect match is illusory activity keeping love away, even if they think they are being "practical" with their requirements for the other.

Sure, we can all grow and mature through experience which helps us understand what we want and don't want but Venus in Virgo can take this too far. Over-critical, and only seeing what's lacking while ignoring the opportunity for abundance that can be right in front of them -following the practical mind more than the heart and faith in higher processes. The universe knows much more than we do and sometimes important relationships are formed with people that are far from the best match because the universe knows they have something we need, and vice versa. But no, Venus in Virgo is too smart for that shit. They know what they want and won't compromise while wanting others to be what they want, ignoring the gifts that the other is offering in the moment. Hence why Venus doesn't much like Virgo. Sorry to say, but it's true. She rewards other placements in much more abundant ways. Virgo is too hard on Venus.Thus people that have this in natal or by progression have a tough time finding what they want in love. It's not the universe's fault. Just there own self-sabotaging expectations rather than enjoying the gifts of the moment. Always trying to fix love. Oh well, Virgo just has the ability to see what's out of whack, rather than acceptance and vision.

Anyway, just some reflections to ponder, if you're interested. Even me writing this is a form of that Venus energy critical today. Love hasn't been as blissful as it could be recently. Venus then begins transit through Libra the next several weeks starting tomorrow morning (11/8). This will change all the universal love and value energy in significant ways, especially for those people that have a strong Venus influence in their charts. Venus in Libra is a very different woman. There will be more objectivity and willingness to compromise in these matters which is healthy and will help manifest all the great Venus type things easier. Venus loves Libra so things are about to get better in the relationship department. Venus in Virgo transit had to give us some self love healing first before all the good stuff can show up. The need to balance life with others become strong. Venus will be on the North Node the next couple days which means relationship activity taking place will be important for future having long reaching effects on life with others. Pay attention to the people you're dealing with now. They are important. Relationships begin to move forward in new ways. Not just romantic, all relationships of importance. There is a new moon coming up next week which gives extra support to this. But it's Scorpio which means if you can't integrate more depth and intimacy because of fears and hangups, then you missing out on the hidden gems of potential laying and waiting under the surface with others.  I'll speak more on that new moon soon. Until then, get ready for an energy shift with others.

- Rik
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Astrological Moon Report for Oct 12 - Nov 3 2015

Moon Report                                                                                               astrohawkastrology.com

Libra New Moon

Oct 12 2015 - 5:05 PM PDT                 19 deg Libra

New beginnings; planting seeds for new or improved relationships. Set new intentions for what you want in love, partnership, and relationships of all kinds. This energy supports balancing yourself with other important people in your life, bringing more peace and harmony to these connections. The trick to navigating this relationship energy that will be waxing in strength over the next two weeks is being willing to embrace more authenticity in how you communicate and relate to these other people in your life. Too many walls and boundaries up can leave little room for allowing others to get to know you on the deepest most authentic levels, and vise versa. Venus the ruler of Libra is now in Virgo with Mars and Jupiter in positive alignment with Pluto. This will help to see where things have gotten messy and what it will take to clean up your relationships, or perhaps even starting new connections that have arrived unexpectedly. Transformation in these matters are and will be working behind the scenes, changing your life with others. This fresh start for you and others is asking people to step out of comfort zones and maybe try someone, or something you haven't thought of before, if you know what i mean. 

This Libra energy helps people become more objective with wiliness to compromise, which is very healthy within relationship. Those of you that are fixed in certainty or stubbornness are missing out on the future possibilities. The people you are talking with or thinking about right now will be playing a big role in your future as this energy of this new moon is aligning folks so they can create new partnership, even if it looks a little different than what you already know. Alternative relations of all kinds is very much supported with this relationship new moon.

 Libra new moon is also a great time to start any kind of new projects especially ones that involve fine art, music and photography. Let your good taste and grace shine.

Embrace the other with true authenticity and you'll be in the flow of this new moon.

Capricorn 1st Quarter Square

Oct 20 2015 - 01:31 pm PDT         27 deg Cap

Emotional challenges & obstacles for what was started around new moon in regards to you and others. Waxing energy. Don’t retreat – meet head-on - push thru with diplomacy and grace - find solutions to continue forward. Plan for long term big picture with others while focusing on the short term here & now details that need attention. Business, responsibilities and commitments could challenge you; find balance between your needs and others. Could also feel relationship wounds from the past. It will pass, don't let it stop you from moving forward with others.

Taurus Full Moon

Oct 27 2015 – 5:05 am PDT          3 deg Taurus

This full moon brings more illumination about certain emotional needs, desires and values in regards to relationship. Peak tension between self & others. Flowering phase – emotional energy climaxing. An opposition between the material and what's beneath the surface. New insights and awareness about relationship wounds of the past might allow new healing opportunities that will help you emotionally move forward with others. Something has to change; something is out of balance, which this full moon will highlight. This is a full moon that wants to bring more emotional and sexual intimacy to current and new romantic relationships that were started around the Libra new moon. This energy supports sharing yourself with the other on a much more deeper level of trust and vulnerability; physically merge with the other, if you haven't already ;-P

Leo 3rd Quarter Square

Nov 3 2015 – 4:23 am PST            10/11 deg Leo

Emotional challenges & obstacles for what was started around new moon with others. Waning energy. Time for reflection, acceptance & release. Harvest the relationships brought forward. Build upon what you already have. Retreat from creation for the time being knowing you did your best – no regrets. Don’t push thru, let go and embrace the others next to you. Emotionally express self to others from the heart. Release past, prepare for next new moon. This is also the day the lovers come together, unite, merge, etc. Creative energy is strong but best to wait for the next new moon waxing energy before creating any more for full potential.

I hope that was helpful.

Have a great lunar cycle.

 - Rik 

Mercury moves direct; Venus into Virgo - Relationship Transformation Oct 6 - Oct 12

There is some astrological importance that I wanted to share with you about a few energy changes taking place this week, including the finalization of a 10 week Venus retrograde phase. But first, let’s talk about the sun, Pluto and Mercury.

Tomorrow morning (Oct 6) 7am pacific time the day starts off kind of rough as the sun squares Pluto. This doesn't always manifest as an outer event but the undercurrents will be very turbulent sitting up transformation within self and for relationships thru the week. Not everyone likes change so some people will resist the intensity they feel within. Some power struggles between people are likely. Accept and be prepared to move things forward!

Mercury moves direct!

October 8 we have Mercury moving direct again. Remember back around September 17 Mercury stationed retrograded at 15 degrees Libra; appearing to move backwards from the Earth’s perspective. Mercury is now stationing direct and will once again move forward over 0-15 degrees Libra for a 3^rd and final time, reaching 15 Libra once again on Oct 24. Although Mercury will be moving forward again, the universal mind, ideas and conversations are still covering old territory from now until Oct 24, and is what we call moving thru Mercury’s shadow. Therefore the true finalization of this Mercury retro phase will be complete on Oct 24, at which time we will have more clarity around ideas and plans with others that can start moving forward, properly. However, it’s ok to start new projects and buy big ticket items once again starting on Oct 8 as Mercury begins to track forward while the sun is at 15 Libra on Oct 8 highlighting matters that took place back around Sep 17! This means the universe will be working on aligning people in some way around this time. Pay attention to what you are thinking and talking about with others around Oct 8 until the Libra new moon on Oct 12. There could be clues to important relationship activity/communication that has affect on future.

Venus completes full retrograde phase started on July 25, moves into new sign and territory!

The other change in energy I see happening on Oct 8 afternoon and evening is Venus and the moon change signs. This is extremely important as Venus is the ruler of Libra where the sun and Mercury are activating important relationship activity. As above so below remember, therefore it’s likely some kind of relationship changes around this time will occur. I’m not saying negative, just a change in energy, and perhaps moving into a new beginning in some way in the weeks ahead. This move from Venus into 0 Virgo marks the finalization of her entire retrograde phase that started back around July 25 2015 at 0 Virgo. Venus is the universal energy of the feminine, resources, values, relationships, attractions and desires that went back into the past, giving people a chance to understand their own personal self-worth and self -value more, while updating their general values helping folks become clearer on what they want and value in their outer life as well. Values for some people might have been updated along with having a better understanding what they find the most valuable within relationship. The heart’s pull has had a lot to do with what people have desired and are attracted to lately. Now, as the feminine and ruler of relationships moves back into Virgo there will be some changes to the universal feminine energy Including relationships, attractions, desires and values. You see, now that people have a clearer understanding of what they want, they will try and create it for the long term in a very grounded practical way. It will be so much easier to see what stands in the way. Venus into Virgo will greatly reinforce all the other energy in Virgo right now including Jupiter and Mars making matters more critical and serious than they have been; yet at same time, very creative energy as well. Although there has been serious activity taking place, socially, the energy has been light and playful thanks to Venus in Leo. Now the universal social energy changes too. Creating good relationship health becomes more important for most people but at same time things can be pointed out that no longer is working. If so, try and stay open to hearing and understanding other people’s perspective without getting too defensive. Try to be conscious of, and fix what’s broke when it comes to your values and relationships. This is also signaling a change in money matters, so making investments once again is advised, especially after the Libra new moon on Oct 12.

Moon closes out the Leo energy, moves into Virgo with Venus, Mars and Jupiter.

Oct 8 has the moon changing signs too, from Leo into 0 Virgo with Venus around 1:01pm PDT. As the moon is in transit through Leo Oct 6-8, it will be bringing a close to the Leo energy that’s been in place all summer. As moon enters Virgo with Venus, things change. This is the circumstances and universal mood aligning with the relationship activity/energy that’s changing form right now, reinforcing Virgo energy even more which is ruled by Mercury. Combine this with Mercury turning direct that day, it would seem to indicate a change of mind and perception about matters regarding, relationships, ideas, and personal values.  Apply this to your own personal situation as it’s different for everyone and you should get an idea of what’s coming for you – a change in some way, especially within relationship. Perhaps new information has come recently, or something that allows the mind and circumstances to move forward, even though there is still another week or so before people will have full clarity on whatever it is they are talking about and planning for the future with others.

New develops will start happening, allowing for fresh relationship seeds to be planted for the upcoming year on the Libra new moon Oct 12.

Oct 8 - 9 Saturn trouble!

As the moon passes Venus it reaches and activates a square aspect from moon/Venus to Saturn for the next couple days – late Oct 8 – Oct 9 our new updated values in self and relationship get tested as Saturn reflects authority challenging what has been brought forward. This is NOT a good time to push forward and ask for what you want. Reflect on the feelings around this time before trying to proceed forward. The moon is waning, headed for the dark balsamic phase after all, needing acceptance and release of past before starting the new. A reality check could take place either from circumstances or others in your life presenting obstacles and challenges before you. On the other hand, the hard feelings reflected by Saturn around Oct 8 and 9 could be your own inner authority asking you to check in with the bigger picture of things. You see, the Virgo energy has a grounded narrow focus but Saturn in Sagittarius is asking for you to commit to something that perhaps is bigger than just your own plans or short term focus, going big, but bringing that grand idea down to earth. The events around this time need to be thought of in the wider bigger picture while still taking action on the little details that will make it all happen. Apply this info to whatever this is referring to, for you personally. Don’t let fears and inhibitions get in the way of you going after what you want if you happen to face challenges around this time. The problem, if there is one, will pass quickly within a few days. Check in with the feelings that come up, for better self-understanding. Accept and release negativity these few days. When the tough energy passes it will be time for the Libra new moon which has some powerful creative aspects allowing even greater progress and new developments for the next lunar cycle that will be one of the most transformative in the short term that we have seen in a while. The eclipses changes us over the next year but this Libra new moon will give many opportunities with others in very grounded practical ways that makes life better for all involved. I’ll be posting about that later in the week. Until then, stay conscious and see if you can notice the change of energy I’m talking about here starting afternoon on Oct 8 until the new moon on Oct 12. 

Let me know if you need any personal insight about your own situation.

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Rik

Dates of Important Astrological Transits

Sep 17 – Mercury stations Retrograde in Libra 15 deg – 0 deg.

Reevaluation of information/ideas/thoughts/communication that’s taken place with others since around  Aug 27 – Sep 17. Hold off on important decisions regarding new projects, commitments, new ideas and plans until new information comes in between Sep 17 – Oct 8. Give time for delays, mishaps & changes. Pay attention to surface details and possible miscommunication/misunderstandings with others.   

Sep 17 – Saturn enters Sagittarius until Dec 19 2017

Saturn leaves Scorpio after 2.5 years in transit thru underworld bringing more commitment and tough lessons to Scorpio, Taurus, Aquarius and Leo about all that has been hidden. Won’t return to Scorpio for 30 years. Now bringing more commitment and tough lessons to Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces and Virgo for next 2.5 years. Check if you have any planets in these signs. This shift of karmic energy is asking for big picture truth in your personal beliefs, opinions and life philosophy. Why do you believe what you do? What do you believe about yourself to be true, and why? Are these beliefs based on a firm foundation of reality, or were they placed there from others long ago? Saturn will be putting pressure on some people to concentrate, study and learn new things that heightens the intellectual potential and understanding of both the world and self or the matters symbolized by the planet in that sign. Opinions & beliefs will be challenged by others in authority. Life expansion has to be done slowly, maturely, wisely and practical. Contraction vs expansion.

Sag – check your dogmatic beliefs & opinions. Virgo – check how critical & narrow your perspective is on self and life; widen/soften if need be. Gemini – think wide, big and long term, expand knowledge past what’s in front of you now. Pisces – ground yourself, get real, stop self-sabotaging; check addictions & illusions. Build upon dreams & imagination.

Sep 21 – 1^st quarter square with sun – Moon enters Capricorn for 2.5 days

Push thru emotional challenges & obstacles. Focus on business, commitments & responsibilities. Emotions feel better when acting with integrity, maturity, punctuality and loyalty for these few days. Circumstances are serious & mature. Do what needs to be done for best results.

Sep 22 – Last day for sun in Virgo – Venus trine Uranus

Sun at 29 Virgo makes day critical & nitpicky with urgency to take care of last minute work, organization, planning, details, etc.

Venus trine Uranus round 3. Connected to desires from 1st round June 29 and  2^nd round Aug 17. Night time creates unusual social situations, desires and attractions. The inner feminine is mischievous, rebellious and wild. Creative energy is high & impulsive. Self-expression is dramatically bold, flamboyant and eccentric, yet moon in Capricorn makes mood & circumstances traditional, serious and mature, creating unstable energy between emotional needs and impulsive desires & attractions. Get work done – then play. Relationships desire something new, fun, creative, impulsive and authentic. Incorporate authentic heart felt needs/desires into your most important values planning on how you will create this for your future. Take your partner, friend, and or lover to something different, exciting and adventurous, yet be mature, wise and somewhat traditional in your behavior (Capricorn, opening doors, etc.) for best results.

Sep 23 – Sun into Libra - Fall Equinox - changing of the seasons; Moon into Aquarius next 2.5 days trine sun; Mars last degree of Leo; Venus trine Uranus continuation. 

The solar energy leaves critical earth element Virgo and enters social Air element Libra at 1:21 am PDT for the next month changing energy and focus to relationship activity. Libra season is about balancing self with other important people in your life. This helps with more objectivity and diplomacy, wanting to keep peace, listening and considering what others think and feel as just important to your own thoughts and feelings. Venus now rules this month which is still in positive alignment to Uranus suggesting possible activity with you and others the last couple days changes something within relationship. People become less critical and more willing to compromise where it’s needed. Activity such as art, music, beauty, harmony, photography, social grace. etc. gets energized.  Moon into Aquarius changes emotional energy and circumstances to social and friendly, though eccentric and alternative, emotionally detached from heaviness thinking of long term future with self and others; able to easily break social rules these two days, being authentic in expression, though somewhat rebellious and impulsive. Last day for Mars in Leo, critical need to take action on manifesting creative desires. Strong egos, prideful assertions; actions and expressions are bold.

Sep 24 – Sun conjunct North Node Libra; Mars into Virgo square Saturn; Mercury square Pluto; Pluto stations direct; Moon opposition Venus.

Sep 24 looks important as well, as sun aligns with the North Node in Libra suggesting important relationship development/activity that affects future. Pay attention to whom you are dealing with on this day as it’s a clue to how significant that person is to your life and future. Any communication should be of interest & important. As the Aquarius moon builds opposition to Venus it will be important to emotionally detach from strong needs and desires, not letting dramatic heavy feelings/desires disempower you and your plans to get what you want. You could have new realizations/ full illumination around what it is you do in-fact desire the most. Mercury retrograde squares Pluto round 2 right as Pluto stations direct, intensifying transformational energy afternoon/evening. News and information will be intense and powerful, possibly with conflict. Power struggles with in communication is likely related to communication/thoughts from Sep 9 causing people to rethink something between self and others but won’t be finalized for a few more weeks. Mars leaves expressive and creative Leo and enters grounded critical Virgo at 7:18 pm PDT instantly picks up on square to Saturn in Sagittarius thru Sep 26. This will change the universal action, passion and confrontation energy to a noticeable degree of criticalness and feelings of frustrations with what you can and can’t do, or at least how much progress you can make with creating what you want in the short term. For these three days there are roadblocks and obstacles in your path with need to slow down and take smart well-thought-out action to getting what you want. Authority is not being supportive to what you want and intend to do. There might be narrowing of focus to details yet there is also a need to incorporate bigger picture, long term objectives and planning into the short term action you want to take around this time. Take action on the details but broaden your perspective for best results. As Mars transits Virgo for the next 6 weeks, it’s best to take grounded, practical action with solid plans in place, only doing what is most useful and practical, incorporating organization but at same time keep the long-term bigger picture in mind. Expect delays in getting what you want from around Sep 24 – Sep 26. Moon

 Sep 25 – Moon enters Pisces square Saturn opposition Mars.

Feelings of frustrations, roadblocks, obstacles and challenges with authority around this time become noticeable and likely. The emotional energy in Pisces creates confusion and need for escape/retreat from anything too critical and abrasive. Yet circumstances call for logical, analytical, practical thinking/activity, being sharp and focused. Tap into your faith and spirituality, allowing a few hrs for down/alone time while still taking care of responsibilities. Incorporate compassion and sensitivity for self and others along frustrating lines. Disillusionment about something is possible around this time. Be willing to face facts, truth and higher understanding with any disappointments.  We have all gone thru some inner transformation these last several months. Now with Pluto moving direct our outer life will also transform along these new lines in more noticeable ways.

Sep 25 – Sep 27 moon in Pisces  with Neptune and Chiron will create sensitive energy, feelings of old wounds trying to be healed might sting a bit. Spirituality and compassion will help.

Sep 27 – Aries Full Moon/ Lunar Eclipse -  sun/moon/earth align.

Moon into Aries at 12:29 pm PDT trine Saturn builds to full moon, bringing emotional courage and need for independence while being responsible. This full moon eclipse will be exact at 7:50 pm PDT at 4-5 degrees Aries, opp the sun at 4-5 degrees Libra. Check your chart for any planets around 3-6 degrees of Aries, Libra, Capricorn or Cancer. If you have energy there this full moon eclipse will pack a punch for that particular energy placement bringing surprises and changes, along with full emotional illumination to what has been hidden in the past. Planets at 3-6 Leo or Sagittarius will also be effected but with more positive easy flowing results. Events taking place around this time are extra powerful and significant, affecting your future in unforeseen ways, especially strong over the next 6 months. Feelings and thoughts about someone or something you never had in past could come up now. Circumstances could force changes. Some kind of release from past or past relationships is necessary in order to move forward, OR, making new commitments to people from the past, or new people in general in order to move forward. The need for impulsiveness and independence doing things your own way will have to be balanced with commitment to what others need as well. Something between self and others is very much out of balance and forced to release or realign over the next 6 months, at least. Something important and serious might have to be dealt with before progress and change can be made. Emotional intensity peaks and starts to release the tension between self and others over the next two weeks.

Mercury Retrograde in Libra - Sep 17 - Oct 8 2015

Transit Mercury will start its three week retrograde phase on Sep 17 - Oct 8 in the sign of Libra. Transit Mercury is the universal mind and perception. It's the news and information that comes into your life. This means that the information, communication and thoughts that have come into your life about you and others including ideas and plans since Aug 27 2015 are unsettled and will need some rethought and readjustments before they can truly move forward. Even though Mercury will only be retrograde for three weeks, the entire time frame of what will be uncertain and changing is the thoughts from Aug 27 - Oct 23. So the last week in Oct is when we can finally have all the information needed to move these matters with others forward. A lot of this rethought and redoing will be about relationships, partnerships, creative plans and ideas you've been communicating about since late August.

Now, don't get carried away with perceiving this retrograde phase as a negative. It gets over hyped by the internet and does not mean bad things will happen. Retrograde phases are not bad. It just means the universal mind is in deep thought, sometimes about the past making it easy to over-look surface details, tripping you up because you're not paying attention. Miscommunication is only most likely at the time of station, which will be from around Sep 8 - Sep 20 and then again around Oct 4 - Oct 11 as the energy is changing directions. Give yourself extra time when needing to be somewhere and be conscious of the here and now while you let yourself think deep about certain issues with you and others. If you have to start something new it's best to do that right after the new moon on Sep 13 but is always best if you can avoid new things during the retro phase because once Mercury turns around and passes this time frame thru Oct you might think and feel different about what was started. This is a good time  to go back over what has already been started and make some adjustments - rethink, rewrite, redo, getting caught up on what's unfinished. If you do have to start something new, make sure you pay close attention to the details, read all contracts closely including fine print. If you were born with Mercury retrograde, you are a deep thinker that perceives life a little different from the mainstream flow but now the universal mind will be aligned with your own making this a very productive time for you, especially with being clear and understood within important relationships and what you're communicating. So for those folks, this is a good time to get communication matters out there.

Libra is about balancing the self with others and so in general this is what needs to be rethought out and given some more time for new information to come in before you make any kind of commitments or decisions. This is very much about matters on your mind since Aug 27 +. Find the area of life Libra rules for you in your chart - the first 15 degrees is the area of concern. Also see if you have any personal planets in the first 15 degrees of Libra, Aries, Cancer, or Capricorn. If so, the energy associated with those planets are also unclear right now and will have some readjustments in the coming weeks. Contact me if you need help figuring out what that is, but in general it should be easy to know what this is by looking at what you have been thinking and talking about since Aug 27.

Mercury is in hard alignment to the planet Pluto which will peak three different times, the first time was on Sep 9 second time will be Sep 24 and the 3rd and final time of this square will be Oct 22. This means there is a transformation happening around these thoughts with others that is not easy. We are being asked to change our mind and perception about certain things we may have tried to reject in early September. It usually manifests as tough conversations with others, power struggles and not willing to change your mind about something. It's best if you keep an open mind and try and flow with the information and thoughts coming in during this phase. The more you hold on tight to what you think is true or right the harder this transformation will be. There WILL be a transformation to your thoughts and perceptions about you and others regardless if you like it or not but might take more time for some people, than others depending on how open minded  they are. Don't fight your own thoughts or those from others; ponder them all, they could be important for being able to move you forward with others this fall. The eclipse coming up will bring some shocks and surprises with new beginnings so could be connected to these thoughts around you and others. For more on the Virgo New moon Eclipse coming up you can read about that here -- http://astrohawk11.blogspot.com/2015/09/virgo-new-moon-partial-solar-eclipse.html

Venus rules Libra, which just finished its retrograde phase so it seems if we connect these two events , then Venus gave us a better idea of what we want and desire at this point in our life, willing to create it but that realization and upgrade has been on a deep personal level so it's possible that other people are not yet on-board needing to be informed of your new values ,wants, and needs, communicating what that is during this phase so the creation process has a clear intention forward. The eclipses will give more info and illumination so don't rush it, let it all play out over the next month but there will be some changes and adjustments to what you have been thinking and communicating about. Keep an open mind.

Again, try not to make this Mercury retro phase a negative as that would just show you don't have a clear understanding what it's about and would also make it easier to create those negatives you don't want to happen. Try and be clear in communication, listen and pay attention to the surface details while  you are in deep thought giving yourself time and everything should be fine. Although relationship communication will be a little more challenging than before especially if the person you are speaking to is unconscious of all this backwards energy. I hope this helps. If you need more understanding on what this personally means for you please feel free to reach out to me. Thank you. and good luck.
Rik
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Virgo New Moon/ partial Solar eclipse Sep 12/13 2015

Virgo New Moon forming a partial Solar eclipse will be exact on September 12 2015 at 11: 41 pm PDT. This eclipse will not be visible in the United States and because of the late timing on Sat night we will be waking up to the new moon on Sunday Sep 13. Let me try and get right to the point. This is new beginning energy for one or more areas of your life. The eclipse intensifies this for the next 6 months making this new moon extra critical, bringing surprises and uncovering what was hidden before. It's different for everyone but on universal level is about health! This means the Sep 12 eclipse could be the start to new heath crisis for you or people close to you. If people have not been taking good care of self, then this could be a wake up call they needed to get back on track. How disciplined have you been in your health routine? If this doesn't manifest as health issues then it could give the feeling and desire to start something new around health routine, perhaps or feeling like cleaning up a certain area of your life in some way, purging and starting fresh and new. The events seeding around this time have the potential to flower into something very powerful and significant in the coming weeks and months. Find Virgo in your chart, 20 degrees.That's the hotspot. But also Libra as Virgo's ruler Mercury is there slowing down and in hard alignment with Pluto (the planet of transformation) and Uranus the planet of shock). This could be a death crisis as well, or at least very critical events in the coming weeks around health matters. On some level, it's also about relationship health. Mercury will station retrograde Sep 17 in Libra, right before Saturn leaves Scorpio, the most critical spot of all, bringing a final lesson. Saturn won't be back in Scorpio for 30 years. Mercury will track back over the hard news for a total of 3 times before we are done thinking and dealing with whatever circumstances come up for each of us. Don't wait for the universe, take the action needed and set new intentions Sunday on for a better health routine where things have gotten dirty. Whatever happens is all for our higher good, just remember that. It won't be major for everyone, just those that needed it
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Venus conjunct Mars Aug 31 - Lovers Energetically Unite - round two

This is a quick Venus and Mars (lovers) report. Venus has finally reappeared in the morning eastern sky after a short trip thru the underworld shadow realms of the sun's rays. This helped shine a light on a few important likes and dislikes; wants and desires. She is still retrograde in Leo so a theme of the heart and past in someway now approaching Mars finally uniting again around 10 pm Pacific Monday night 8/31 energetically.Tho as above so below...

This Venus Mars alignment is creating a lot of universal sexual creative energy. It can create some tension unless acknowledged and worked with otherwise can blame other causes. The sun rules Leo and at the time of this sexual conjunction the sun will be in Virgo exactly in opposition to Neptune in Pisces reactivating the full moon tension although this time in a lovers context; creative needs and desires.

Oppositions in the sky reflect the opposition between people. One person in the relationship is claiming the Virgo side - grounded and logical while projecting the Pisces side. The other person is claiming the Pisces side - sensitive romantic and dreamy while projecting the Virgo side. They might even go back and forth creating opposition. Both her and his needs wants and desires; both the dreamy and practical are begging to become one fully integrated and balanced in the relationship and inside self.This is the key to making this lovers union a blissful success while planting the seeds to all you seek within. Validate both sides respecting the opposition and accepting the other side as yours too!

All this creative energy will need to soak in some so Venus will pass Mars by after a quickie and continue backward stationing direct which she will then catch back up to Mars for a slower, longer more proper love session as both will be tracking close together for awhile working together, although some shadow territory they shall pass thru this time as a couple, not just one sided. Venus getting the support of the masculine soon so both self and or outer relationship with someone can move forward creating and loving growing together and taking action to get all they want desiring same things. We can finally start to understand what we desire and also what we want in love matters of the heart taking the action to get it. This is powerful creative energy that can be used consciously especially with next new moon/eclipse. Let's not forget this time can be fun and pleasurable too. Hope you enjoy!
Rik

Gemini Rising with Mercury in each of the 12 signs.

This is the 3rd post in my 12 post series exploring each Rising sign. I will be interpreting Gemini Rising with its ruler Mercury in each of the 12 signs.

What is every Rising sign symbolic of?
The Rising sign is what your soul came here to learn and project itself as. The Rising sign degree (Ascendant) starts your 1st house that has everything to do with the self. It also sets up the energy of every other area of your life. The Ascendant is your physical body and self expression, what you are literally "rising" and learning to become in this life. You're not that good with the energy of your Rising sign at first because it's so new to your soul so there is a lot of lessons here with a need to fully embrace this side of self. The Ascendant and 1st house is what everyone can clearly see on you; your body, style, expression, etc; you can't hide this energy and we even see our self as this sign the most no matter what your sun sign or moon sign is.

Gemini Rising - ruler Mercury.

Gemini Rising people came here to fully understand life on an intellectual level, projecting themselves as inquisitive. This is the sign ruled by Mercury - the mental communicative realms where information resides. Although Gemini is a very volatile sign Gemini Rising people have a strong need to stay grounded so they are not blown away by the breeze do to their changing nature. These people usually have a slim agile body with a degree of youthfulness and playfulness to their personality.This person is learning how to understand self and life through an intellectual perspective. Gemini is known for being interested in the surface information of life but if one does have interests in the deeper hidden mysterious including spirituality and occult magic then they will most likely question everything that is presented to them, often times rejecting it completely unless it can be proven to them in someway. even though Gemini Rising is here to learn about self intellectually they usually don't want to inquire too deep about themselves as they start going deeper they find themselves following every trail they end up lost down the Rabbit hole and abandon the quicksand before it's too late. Nevertheless Gemini rising even questions self as to why they think or believe something but end up finding out that they really don't want to know themselves on those deep levels for reasons already mentioned. Gemini rising has a very big need for friendships though can be fickle when comes to whom they associate with. Gemini Rising people really do not like jealousy or possessiveness in relationship because they can't intellectually understand it. Plus need that freedom to engage in many different relationships mainly on a friendly level but some of those do evolve into romantic and sexual so more often than not Gemini Rising people change relationships more than most. Gemini rules the hands so Gemini Rising people use their hands in various ways such as craft work and such but also makes their hands more vulnerable than the average person so need to take caution treating their hands with extra care, even doing finger exercises so arthritis doesn't set in once they get older.

Gemini Rising people have a strong value for home and family, they even have value for sensitive emotions that on some level they might admire in others and want to understand more, even though they find it unpleasant to actually feel heavy emotions for themselves. Gemini Rising people are constantly seeking out variety and spontaneity in life. Their personality is witty, sharp, playful and youthful, although with a very noticeable two sides. Gemini Rising has a lot of fun taking short trips and exploring their surroundings. These people's home and family life is usually also intellectual but coming from a more narrowed focus analytical and critical. They like to be surrounded by people people, places and things also loving music and general communication. Gemini rising people usually do well in researching hidden information in some form as a working routine or working as a councilor talking to people about their troubles detaching from the actual feelings that the person is suffering from helping them understand it intellectually. Gemini Rising people usually attract Sagittarius type partners that have a lot of knowledge and information about the bigger aspects of life which helps balance their understanding out because of the Gemini's need for everyday random information but lacks the big picture perspective more often than not. When it comes to sex and intimacy, the Gemini Rising actually has a more traditional view and style (in general) depending on where their love and sex planets are located. Gemini Rising has very emotionally detached world philosophy and beliefs, thinking on intellectual perspective, futuristic, conventional and group minded. They support a scientific viewpoint desiring innovation for society. Most Gemini Rising people actually have a somewhat spacey and dreamy public image and reputation even though they don't see it on self. They do well in careers dealing with humanitarian causes or working behind the scenes researching and investigating intangible things. They could also have very active physical careers working independently in some way. Gemini Rising will attract very freedom focused friends wanting to keep their independence that have desire to explore life and pioneer new paths. Gemini rising tend to keep their financial matters private and only indulge in the physical pleasures of life alone or with a few close people not making a public spectacle of it. Gemini Rising is here to communicate their thoughts and ideas in any of its many forms.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Aries.
This Gemini Rising has a real freedom side wanting their intellectual independence. They have strong need for friendship and exploring the conceptions of the world and friends. This person is going to think of themselves as a warrior in some form and talk aggressively and fast. Their mind is focused on their self and what they want to explore. This Gemini Rising loves to initiate new conversations but is not that great at finishing them and moves on to the next subject just as fast.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Taurus.
This makes for an interesting combination. Gemini is about changes and variety but Taurus is very fixed and stubborn. These facts make this Gemini Rising more complex than most. They are more confused about some of their beliefs and conceptions as their mind is hidden away in their 12th house of isolation and vagueness. As a result they can be very fixed in their ideas and not know why. They have a lot of private time, reading and learning new information trying to make sense of themselves. They have more of a traditional view point but find themselves needing to learn about spirituality as well as the practical which is a challenge for this Gemini Rising.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Gemini.
This Gemini Rising is the purest of them all and should really fit the description above. They have a mental focus of their own personality, conceptions and ideas. They really want to intellectually understand why they are the person they are and what makes them tick. tho as stated above, they may abandon looking into the deeper aspects of self that drop down the rabbit hole. This person has a very strong mind and is seeking information on many things. They can appear to change personalities a lot confusing others as they clearly have two very different sides to their self expression even if they fail to recognize it. These people are talkers, love to communicate all they know, about self as well!

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Cancer.
This Gemini Rising has a lot of focus on family values along with trying to intellectually understand feelings and emotions. They have a strong need to feel safe and secure in their feelings and thoughts. This Gemini Rising is better at receiving information from others than they are at disseminating the info. That's because their mind is sensitive and protective with their thoughts and perceptions not as willing to share what they think. They are trying to intellectually understand their sensitivity and not as secure in their intellectual understanding. They intellectualize their possessions and values as well. This Gemini Rising is really here to gain information on home and family life without getting too wrapped up in the actual feelings that come with sensitive emotions.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Leo.
This Gemini Rising came here to learn self and communicate about all the best things of self. This person loves to talk about themselves in very lively dramatic ways, speaking very passionately on every subject. This Gemini Rising see's self as special, brilliant and a star wanting to shine and be heard. They could be a writer in some form being popular and out in the spotlight with what they publish or speak about. In fact, public speaking in a very passionate way would really suit this person well. They take short driving trips just for the fun of it and think a lot about all the joys of life and how to have more fun. They are here to intellectually understand the heart, passion and joy.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Virgo.
This Gemini Rising loves to be home reading and analyzing stuff. This person has a very strong mind and wants to intellectually understand the root of the matter. They have a good combination of everyday mundane information and information about more significant matters.This person might project themselves as very smart yet they might not get out as much gaining real world experience, depending on other aspects of their chart. Although, they have read about it all. This Gemini can be a little more uptight than most, tad critical too and has big mental focus on home, wanting to be of practical service to self and family. This person might be an editor or perfectionist when it comes to words and communication, or something like that.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Libra.
This is a good combination as Gemini and Libra get along well. This person is very fun, social and communicative. Their mind is on others a lot including important relationships trying to intellectually understand the other person. They will want to talk through any issues with others, gracefully and diplomatically as this Gemini Rising makes a great diplomat.This person is also very creative with words and also has strong need for music and the arts. Even Photography would most likely appeal to them. They need the stimulation from others and want to be in relationship. They use the reflective and information from others to better see and understand themselves. This Gemini rising loves to take short trips to beautiful places but often changes what they value and  find beautiful as all Gemini's like variety and can be fickle with others.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Scorpio.
This Gemini Rising has found themselves in the deep-end of life and do not feel comfortable here. It's too deep and confusing so they project this deep side as their work routine and looking for the depth in other people and outside situations so they don't actually have to feel the painful emotions of the sign. They make great researchers and want to intellectually understand the dark side of life as well as the deeper aspects of sexual intimacy, but all from a distance. They have a lot of passion and intensity with strong mental determination to find out things.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Sagittarius.
This Gemini Rising is trying to place themselves in the bigger picture of life, communicating about their beliefs and opinions bringing it all down to a lower level to be intellectually understood and disseminated. They have a lot of focus on education and world philosophy. They are seekers of intellectual truth and understanding. They could be good at law and justice. This Gemini Rising will think of other people a lot and desire relationship. In fact one of the main soul missions of this person is to intellectually understand relationship and love matters. They want to talk out issues with their partner and also go on fun adventures with other people, including partner. They put a lot of emphasis on the belief and opinions of other people. They could change partners often. They want their partner to intellectually stimulate them with big ideas.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Capricorn.
This Gemini Rising has a very traditional mind, perception and thoughts. They are good at information about the past, laws, justice, money management and how to think of the future planning for hard times. This person will have a lot of mental stimulation about sexuality and matters of life and death. They are always thinking about responsibility and integrity. They are slow methodical thinkers and researchers. There mind is grounded in earth making them more mature and practical than the average Gemini Rising.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Aquarius.
This Gemini Rising is very intellectual thinking of the future, big picture matters and world beliefs. They might be in education as academics would rule their mind. They have the scientific mind wanting to think out side of the box and innovate. This Gemini is very emotionally detached and does not like to delve into the deeper mysterious of life and feelings. They are thinking above and beyond. They might like to travel to far away places either literally or in their mind. They want facts and truths but only those that can be proved on the intellectual or material plane. This person seeks many friendships and is very social and communicative.

Gemini Rising with Mercury in Pisces.
This is another tough spot for Gemini Rising as their mind is in the sensitive mystical realms and perhaps spirituality or religion that involves feelings. They are better at receiving information than disseminating it. They can be confused about their thoughts sometimes and find it hard to intellectualize what they perceive. This is because they pick up on psychic energy that is not always fun and down to earth or understandable. These people have a lot of focus on their public image and reputation curious what people are thinking of them. They can sometimes hide their thoughts and not be willing to share as much worried others will think poorly of them. They are here to intellectually understand sensitivity, humanitarian matters, suffering, spirituality and how the world is self-sabotaging itself. They are much more sensitive than the typical Gemini Rising.

So, this is my interpretation for Gemini Rising. Thank you for reading. Up next in this series i will explore Cancer Rising with the moon in each of the 12 signs. stay tuned for that!
Rik
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Pisces Full Moon August 29 2015 - Illuminating unhealthy daily habits in routine

This full moon will be exact on August 29 2015 - 11:35 am PDT at 6 degrees of Pisces opposite the sun at 6 degrees Virgo. This is a unique full moon as the sun is aligned with Jupiter in Virgo both opposite the moon in Pisces which is aligned with Neptune! This moon will create full illumination around the details of your life that you have been over-looking; or the opposite could be true, illuminating just how narrow your focus has been recently not looking at the potential and expansiveness of your possibilities. This full moon will create tension that helps you balance out these two polarities for better harmony with each-other - grounded practical reality vs fantasy, spirituality and dreams.

On another level, this full moon is about health. With the sun in Virgo it's the season to narrow focus, cleanse and purify the areas of your life that are full of toxins. With Jupiter there too, the details can be magnified for better intellectual understanding helping with big picture long term planning and organization while adding more enthusiasm to starting a better health routine that we all should have new opportunities for this next year. Now the moon enters Pisces conjunct Neptune and we start to understand where we have been self-sabotaging our life, body and health. Disillusionment is possible with this full moon around certain dreams and fantasies that you neglected to see the details of; or illuminating illusory activity in your daily routine that keeps you controlled by something outside of self and unhealthy, such as addictions in any of its many forms. Something has to change and be released with this full moon.

When the moon enters Pisces Saturday it brings retreat energy; doing something that helps the mind escape into other realities - reading, watching tv/movies, games, sleeping, daydreaming, fantasizing, etc. but even better to be used for compassion helping self and others, or at least bringing more balance back into your spiritual routine and practice, which is all very much supported by the universe. This moon will help us to look up and beyond, incorporating more imagination, creativity and intuition in how we perceive our life, body and spirit. This will help uplift us and ease the critical Virgo energy a bit. However, there is still a need to stay grounded as this full moon in Pisces w Neptune is powerful sensitive spiritual energy that can have us looking up to the heavens and beyond, floating away into outer space.

As the ancients once wrote:
"And if Man, owing to half-wisdom, acts and lives and thinks of the Universe as merely a dream (akin to his own finite dreams) then indeed does it so become for him, and like a sleep-walker he stumbles ever around and around in a circle, making no progress, and being forced into an awakening at last by his falling bruised and bleeding over the Natural Laws which he ignored. Keep your mind ever on the Star, but let your eyes watch over your footsteps, lest you fall into the mire by reason of your upward gaze. Read the message and follow the example of "the wise"--avoiding the mistake of "the half-wise" who perish by reason of their folly. "
- The Kybalion--

Meaning, be sure to allow the dream world in but don't forget about what it means to be living in the material world either, where nature has structure and laws that you are part of, needing to be practical with what you find. This full moon is asking to balance both of these polarities as one. This is a magical full moon with spirituality, mysticism and psychic energy that can be harnessed through ritual but add some practical magic as well narrowing your vision to areas that have been neglected, using Jupiter's energy to magnify what was unclear before, and you will be right in alignment with this full moon.

Some people that are very unaware and don't have a spiritual practice might become spacey and confused during this full moon, wanting to retreat and escape the energy moving through them by drinking, drugs and other addictions. If so the key to not allowing self to be washed away by waves of the sea it to fully lock your feet into the ground, grab onto something steady in your reality while remaining conscious and allowing what is no longer useful in your life/routine to be cleansed and washed away. Be extra compassionate to self and others at this time for best results.

All this new illumination will help us get ready for the Virgo New Moon/Eclipse coming up in mid September that allows for new beginnings in matters of health, skills and routine.First though, something has to change. Happy Pisces full moon!
Rik