Weekend of January 19-20, 2019; and Current Fortnight
\Dedication Tested; Loving Hope Triumphant/
Moon in Cancer
|Karmically serious or sobering third| of this week is with us; discussed at length in Friday's report
Sunday 20 January 2019
Moon in Cancer-->Leo
|Karmically serious or sobering third| of this week continues
until 9:04p PT | 12:04a(M) ET | 5:04a(M) UT
/moon goes void-of-course at 5:51p PT | 8:51p ET | 1:51a(M) UT
until it enters Leo at 7:56p PT | 10:56p ET | 3:56a UT
Full Moon of Aquarius-Leo is exact at 9:17p PT | 12:17a(M) ET | 5:17a(M) UT
The |difficult third| of this week, happening to cover the entire weekend (it will be a little earlier starting next week, ending on Saturday evening rather than Sunday), was discussed at length in Friday's report, to which I refer you. It seems to signify, among other internal and personal problems, the difficult weather many are experiencing this weekend.
The current lunar Fortnight began on Monday the 14th and continues until Sunday the 27th. That is from one so-called "quarter moon" to the next, with the Full Moon at the center of the fortnight. It is the "gibbous moon" phase, or "fat moon." An exposition of what it could mean this time was posted Monday, and here it is with revisions and additions:
1 We are in a Bright Hermetic Epoch until February 19. So our plans are likely to be clear and straightforward, based on realities rather than illusions. That is all to the good.
2 However, current difficult aspects, a lot of squares, plus the presence of three planets in Capricorn including its ruler Saturn, plus the crucial square of Mars at home in Aries squared (exactly) to Saturn at home in Capricorn, means we have to fight a to bring our plans into realization. Why "fight"? I do not like that language but struggle to find the right words. I reject the notion that life is a battle, but it seems sometimes that our efforts meet obstacles and that to overcome them we have to work harder than usual. Work is expenditure of effort, which means moving things (our hands, our feet, for example) to "get things done." So rather than "battle" language we could use "work" language. The "battle" might come in when there are individual human beings who seem opposed to one's efforts, either (a) competitors or (b) detractors. To "conquer" the first, one has to get one's "game" in shape (we could also use "game" language rather than "battle" or "work" language). To "conquer" the second, one has to feel deeply or strongly within oneself that one is above their detraction and that it cannot hurt one's plans and efforts.
3 The previous sentence is made clearer by this: Mars in Aries is the lone individual with his or her definite plans, who wants to lead or "get ahead" no matter what. Saturn in Capricorn is "the world" and its harsh judgments. It tests that lone individual to make sure his or her plans and efforts will be worth while and succeed. This could be actual individuals who judge one's plans and work, or it could be oneself. The square between these planets, very strong this fortnight, could feel like "me against the world." However, if one takes the Saturn "teacher" as the world's seemingly baneful wisdom helping one to "improve one's game," one can learn and win.
4 Another major aspect is two planets conjoined, Venus and Jupiter, in Sagittarius, squared to Neptune in Pisces. This is harder to adumbrate because Neptune is such a tricky planet. Or, one might say, it is a spiritual planet, which becomes tricky when held to the world's standards, except in the case of a saint of some kind. One form this square can take is doubt of the Good. One believes, for example, that a lover, or a spiritual teacher, is "good" and one almost adores this person. Or actually adores her or him. Yet there is doubt. "Am I being a fool, or being made a fool of, by this loved person's domination of my feelings?" Here is where Neptune is a test of faith. Would I really give up everything for Jesus, or my guru? Neptune seems to ask that much, sometimes. Would I give up all for my loved one? Can I give up my judgment of my guru, my loved one, child, best friend? Can I trust that whatever they say or do, it is ultimately for the good? Can I believe in them even when they say or do things which seem confused or deceptive?
5 Or, rather than actually sacrificing some of my interests for their sake, will I pretend to do so, and get lost in the ecstasy of prayer or mantra or meditation, or contemplating the loved one, while neglecting the actions which would prove my real devotion and love? Am I using my spiritual path, or my adoration for a person, as an escape rather than a real path?
6 Another major aspect is Mars trine Venus. This is excellent. It helps, no matter what else is going on. At the same time, Mars is trine Jupiter because Jupiter and Venus are tightly together. As opposed to (4 and 5), this could be the remedy. There are some areas of shared idealism (Sagittarius), high hopes, which flow smoothly in cooperation with someone, or with a group. If one rides on that smooth momentum, one may get over the doubts (of 4 and 5) and a wonderful, loving harmony can develop.
7 At the personal level, of course the Mars-Venus trine can be a wonderful personal relationship. Not all of us will be blessed with such this fortnight, but some of us shall. The rest will find friendship or at least friendliness in our pathway. If we are awake to that and cultivate it, everything gets better. (I have verified this through 50+ years of observation. The sextile between these two is just as strong as the trine.)
{Current Fortnight} /Dedication Tested; Loving Hope Triumphant\
Cosmic Piper
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