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Astrology for Healing and Transformation with Katie Sweetman
We’re in the dark of the Moon, a time when the light has faded to a sliver and we prepare for a new lunar month. Also known as the balsamic moon, this dark time has a reputation for increased intuition as well as a need to pull back from the world and reflect.
Today’s Virgo Moon is a reminder that we’re sliding out of an intense lunar month initiated by a solar eclipse in Virgo and fueled by a lunar eclipse in Pisces. Chances are you experienced a major shift in September or witnessed one in the life of someone close.
After a whopping 20 weeks in Sagittarius, Mars finally arrives in Capricorn today. True, Mars and Sag got on pretty well, both sharing an adventurous spirit, but the retrograde really dug into the not so pleasant side of Mars in Sag — self righteousness and fundamentalism.
Feeling a little uncomfortable? Are your fears edging into your thoughts? Your deeply rooted stories coming up? That’s because Pluto stationed direct today at 14 Capricorn. Like reaching into soul and pulling out a clog, Pluto shows you what’s holding you back.
Things took a bit of a left turn. We may only be a day into Libra season, but Venus, the ruler of Libra, just went into Scorpio. Honestly, the two signs couldn’t be more different. If Venus in Libra has a natural charm, then Venus in Scorpio is direct and raw.
Im not sure what’s bigger news. The fact that Mercury is finally direct or that the Sun is now in Libra. Certainly a change of seasons is a marquee event, but — I don’t know about you — I shambled my way through a retrograde fueled Virgo season.
Today the Sun reaches the final degree of Virgo, wrapping up its stay in the sign of service, purity, and health. It’s been an interesting season, one marked by two eclipses. It’s safe to say that something has shifted, the terrain before us a little different.
Mercury is coming to a halt this week, preparing to turn direct on Thursday. As it does so, Mercury will grind through Pluto at the same time Pluto readies to turn direct on September 26. Translation? Don’t be surprised if something is powerfully revealed this week.
We’re coming up to the end of Mercury Retrograde this week, a time when things may feel as though they’re moving a little more slowly. As the planet of communication and movement, to reflect instead of take action.
Happy Pisces Full Moon eclipse! This is the time of the year when we turn the spotlight on compassion, forgiveness, and letting go. Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac. There’s a push to let go and reconnect to the cosmic waters from which we all came.
The Moon is in Pisces and we’re in the gate for tomorrow’s lunar eclipse. There is an electricity in the air. Emotions are running high. Our dreams are vivid but real life is hazy. A psychic storm gathers on the horizon.
As a newer addition to astrology, Chiron is a powerful, subtle influence that astrologers are only now incorporating into their work. But I think Chiron is often misunderstood, awkwardly labeled as the “wounded healer” does little to describe its function.