There’s a volatile energy in the atmosphere this month, complicated by a Mercury retrograde cycle that traditionally introduces an element of confusion. Sometimes, though, confusion can be a good thing: it prompts us to pull back and to look within for a better perspective that give us peace of mind.
The month starts out on a note of upheaval with Mars in Cancer opposing Pluto in Capricorn (in effect from the 2nd to the 20th, exact on the 11th). We’ll all be feeling an inner agitation, torn between our personal emotional needs and external realities. Avoid power struggles at this time, especially at work.
If you feel, for example, that someone is using power in an inappropriate way, your best bet is to stay aloof and not willingly play the role of the opponent upon whom they can act out their frustration. On the other hand, it is possible that you will be the one who is inadvertently provoking others, which then causes them to feel that they have to assert themselves in order to maintain or regain their position. In either case, pulling back and letting the energy settle down is the best tactic.
Mars is quite active this month, as it also triggers Uranus in Aries (from the 2nd to the 20th, exact on the 9th). During these days, you will likely feel an internal pressure to change your life in some way. There is an urge for more satisfaction and security. This is a great time, then, to become aware of new ways to express yourself or new styles of leadership that you can adopt. Impatience may arise, however, both on your part and on the part of others. The caution here is to avoid careless or reckless behavior.
Simultaneously, Mars in Cancer harmoniously trines Neptune in Pisces (in effect from the 2nd to the 11th, exact on the 3rd). During these days, you may be drawn to meditation, prayer, or spiritual pursuits. You can use the energy of this aspect to your advantage and make progress in these areas.
Mercury turns retrograde on the 2nd (lasting until the 26th). As always, retrograde Mercury offers the opportunity to reflect on our outer behavior and our goals, as well as to get in touch with what is really important to us . . . . .
Every month on the day of the NEW MOON, the energy in the atmosphere opens to receive new seeds. For centuries, farmers have used the New Moon cycles for planting their crops. We can use the same potent energy for planting our dreams and goals. To use a New Moon POWER DAY, simply write down a maximum of ten wishes you would like to see manifest in your life.
Because this month’s New Moon will occur in the sign of VIRGO, in addition to your regular wishes you may want to include wishes concerning one or more of the following categories that are ruled by Virgo: creating systems, order, health, diet, routine, exercise, systematic approaches, service, job, and pets.
Sample wishes: “I intend to easily find myself creating a routine in my life that gives me ample time for both work and play;” “I want to easily find myself exercising at the gym a minimum of _______ days a week, a minimum of ______ minutes each time;” “I intend to easily attract, recognize and begin working in the right happy job for me;” “I want total wisdom to enter into my work situation, showing me how I can use the current situation to my best advantage;” “I intend to easily find myself saying the right words to my co-workers that lead to mutual respect, support, cooperation, and enjoyment of one another; “ “I want to attract those remedies and healers that restore my body to perfect health; “ “I intend to easily find myself attracted to eating those foods that are naturally low-fat, low-calorie, and healthful for my body.
This month’s New Moon occurs on the 28th at 10:04PM, EST (add one hour for Daylight Saving Time, then convert to your time zone). Thus, the nighttime hours of Sunday, the 28th, or the morning hours of Monday, the 29th, are the best times to compile your written wish list for the month.
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