Message for Monday 18 October 2021

 Monday 18 October 2021

^Poised in Readiness^

Moon in Aries

Mercury appears motionless, turning direct at  8:18a PT | 11:18a ET | 3:18p UT (but the Dark or Slow Hermetic Epoch continues until November 3)

Challenge:  We have some seemingly difficult symbols today, so it is good to remember that though Mercury technically turns direct, it is still moving very slowly, almost not at all, and the Dark or Slow Epoch continues.  Still, you should be feeling that some things in your life are clearer, as if you were centering yourself more securely.  "Death, with a scythe in one hand and a bag of money in the other" could show someone, or some organization, which is miserly and willing to do dastardly deeds for monetary advantage.  (This could be connected with Mars and the sun both square Pluto, planet of big business and big government.)   "An eagle and a large white dove turning one into the other'' are two facets of your stance toward the world, wary and defensive or peaceful and accepting.  One can be adept at meeting every situation through self-training.  

Process:  "A knight of the field mailed and plumed, ready for attack" is living the conjunction of Mars with the sun in Libra which, though ruled by Venus, is known as a military sign because of its agility and sense of justice.  One is "ready for the fray," alert and cautious; therefore victorious.  And so one is ready to crow out fearless self-affirmation like a chanticleer, displaying fervor which wins allegiance.  

Blessing:  'A widow's past brought to light" may seem an ordeal of the spirit, but it can prove to be clearance and self protection.  One rectifies past mistakes or inadequacies in a resilient manner.  One is called upon to integrate one's personality.  The moon in energetic Aries forming good aspects makes one like "a heron" or bird with fine perceptions, never apathetic but sensitive and appreciating what is going on around.  Then one could respond as either the "eagle" or "large white dove" as appropriate.

{Monday}  ^Poised in Readiness^

Cosmic Piper