Note: this article originally stated that Venus square Chiron is exact on Friday; it is actually exact Saturday at 9:50 pm EDT.
I think of the Aquarius Moon as the ‘brother Moon’ — it’s the one that to me speaks of human fellowship, of sisterhood, of trusted friends and an inherent sense of fairness. The Moon was in Aquarius when the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, so this year the USA had the Moon ingress its Moon sign on solar return — a special event.
When you think of this Moon, think of Neil Young, Levon Helm, Uma Thurman, Timothy Leary, Marilyn Monroe, Linda Ronstadt and Margaret Mead. On a good day this is a placement known for its objectivity and egalitarian values, sometimes said to be emotionally detached but really emotionally cautious and mentally oriented.
The Moon ingressed Aquarius at 8:27 pm EDT Wednesday, where it will be till early Saturday morning EDT. Thursday the Moon picks up the vibes of many planets in Gemini — making a trines to Ceres, the South Node, Jupiter and Venus (and of course Mars and Saturn in Libra). This is the day to talk things through, design plans, and make progress on writing projects. The Aquarius Moon loves progress and any opportunity to design the future.
Meanwhile there’s an interesting aspect pattern involving Venus, which is in aspect to Uranus, Pluto, Chiron and Pallas Athene. The most potent aspect Venus makes is a square to Chiron in Pisces, developing now and exact Saturday.
Remember that Mars has just ingressed Libra after eight months in Virgo (including the Mars retrograde). That’s heating up the dynamics about relationships: wanting one, wanting to be free within one, wanting to be free of one and at the least adding some of the passion that can come from individuality. Think of that as running in the background, waiting to be called forward by an emotional spark of some kind.
That spark could come from Venus square Chiron. This is a passionate, curious aspect that can lead you to experiment sexually in ways you might not ordinarily. This is eroticism giving off a cosmic scent, perhaps urgent, leaning toward primal and willing to take chances despite having been hurt in the past. Experiences that happen under Venus square Chiron are more likely to have a ‘let’s try this experience now’ feeling rather than a ‘let’s get together’ feeling, and the words of Janis come to mind — get it while you can.
Just remember that you may be picking up a mixed signal (or sending one) — Mars in Libra stirs up passions around ‘relationship, the real thing’ while Venus square Chiron is saying ‘scratch that itch’. Good thing the Moon is in Aquarius; don’t take the whole situation so personally and remember it’s possible to experiment without getting too caught up in outcomes.
Thank you, dearest Carrie! My pleasure. xx
“The emotional detachment comes when one can tell the mind to stop going to that same angry, depressed, etc place over and over, when the mind finds some peace inside a difficult situation, and is able to let go of the desperate need to change it.”
Amazingly well expressed and so timely, too! Thanks for writing that, Huffy.
pickle, lucky, zerosity – as regards the work front, up until a few weeks ago I had gone though long months, nay a couple of years, of agonising frustration and rage with my boss and work situation, and started to do my utmost to get out of it. But I continued to feel trapped as there seemed to be no way out, no other decent jobs out there to replace it. At a certain point I decided to keep taking positive steps towards getting out of my job, but also to stop *feeding* the anger, just to drop it. As you can imagine, it’s really hard to do, it takes lots of practice – you have to keep saying no every time your mind goes to that sore place. But I realised that all my good energy, the energy for work and play, was being consumed by my obessive anger – so in the end I managed to let some of it go. And I have to say that something quite big eventually shifted, and it only happened about ten days ago. It’s by no means ideal and I’m still looking for something better – but my boss has started treating me with a lot of kindness and respect, and the workload is more manageable. It’s when one is able to create some space that relationship dynamics change other things can come in. And of course, this applies to all kinds of relationships. The emotional detachment comes when one can tell the mind to stop going to that same angry, depressed, etc place over and over, when the mind finds some peace inside a difficult situation, and is able to let go of the desperate need to change it. As simple and difficult as that.
When I think of this Moon, I think of Eric Francis Coppolino. Hi brother Moon! co-designer of the future.
love, one of your rising Aquarius friends xo
Sounds great, Eric! Have fun with your newly repaired, low action Stratocaster – you’ll find it a load easier to play. Last night I met a friend for dinner, who gave me a ukelele for an early birthday present! I was so chuffed. Now I’ll have to learn ‘Somewhere over the rainbow’. But first I’ll have to learn how to tune it. Anyone know how? (they say it’s different from a guitar…).
Eric – congratulations on the rebirth of the Stratocaster. Enjoy!
I’m not sure where I am headed but, the sexual passion in my life as of late has been incredible to say the least. I just need to now find a way to channel this passion toward new career goals (the place where I was I meant to be).
With love.
Thanks luckydriver, zerosity, katievee and all here who help me feel less alone in my struggle. I liked the song, Katie. I knew of the band, but hadn’t heard anything recent from them. Is good.
Interesting.
With a rare Thursday off from Planet Waves, I went down to the city to get my 1999 red Stratocaster fixed — something that three other techs had screwed up. Planet Waves reader (and Stratocaster incarnate) Rob Reich recommended me to Matt at 30th Street Guitars in NYC who said he would identify the problem in a matter of seconds (accurate prediction) and then rewired it with a ‘virtual vintage’ pickup setup, and a fret job so the action is so low it’s like a touch screen.
I spent the day with another friend I know through FB/PW — Anna Cheechov. While we waited for the guitar (same day, incredibly) we walked the length of this thing called the High Line — train tracks renovated into a park — photos and story to come.
The Strat was a birthday gift to myself in March — and due to a persistent electrical issue that eluded many, it’s been unplayable till today — and it was worth the wait. I’m typing this on a bus back to the Hudson Valley, about to finish Inner Space horoscope for August.
Katie V,
thank you! These people are so cool! Didn’t know them. They seem to come out directly from the ’60… revisited.
Crazy relevant for me. “Think of that as running in the background, waiting to be called forward by an emotional spark of some kind.” Plans for Thursday include a convo with my pseudo-manfriend–the day to talk things through! That’s lucky … I hope?!
Prickle, the best time for talking is 4 am! Honesty tumbles forth in the wee hours for me. And for you, and anyone else who identifies with it, THAT’s what’s up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyzacUdRlx4
Really looking forward to the next interview with your friend Elisa!
Prickle: I second luckydriver’s ditto for the career lament, except at times it’s to keep from stabbing others in the chest… Well, thinking about it anyway. That must be where the emotional detachment is supposed to kick in. 😉
JannKinz
Wonderful tree pic – a few years back, I lived on an incredible piece property that abutted some conservation land. I spent many hours on my back looking up at trees, especially since my job at the time was a nightmare, and nature felt like the only solace available. Watching the light filter through screens of leaves really kept me balanced.
Pickle – I can definitely say “ditto” to every single thing you wrote here. You are not alone!
Good to have you back here Paola! Stop reading those newspapers!
Newspaper here are reporting little news of torture on animals that people do quite often in the last weeks. WHY?????!!!!!! Why now?????
I can’t can’t can’t stand it, because near the title they put little photos, little but enough to ‘feel’. I can not read the article, but as soon as I have read the title I have seen the picture.
I think I’ll STOP looking at newspapers (on the internet).
One of your loveliest tree photos yet, Eric. You can almost hear them ‘talking’. Can’t wait to hear another instalment with the amazing Elisa.
Thanks for the Neil Young, gals. Can never have too much of the guy. That’s cool that you come from the same place, Michele.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2MtEsrcTTs
Neil Young, “Harvest Moon”
Well, I dreamed I saw the silver
Space ships flying
In the yellow haze of the sun,
There were children crying
And colors flying
All around the chosen ones.
All in a dream, all in a dream
The loading had begun.
They were flying Mother Nature’s
Silver seed to a new home in the sun.
Flying Mother Nature’s
Silver seed to a new home.
~ Neil Young
Home town, this boy. Though I suppose we all claim him. Since we are now from everywhere…
on this lovely day
http://youtu.be/LSaCtISvoh0
🙂
Emotionally cautious, yes. Emotionally detached, not so much. I want out of every situation I’m in – my job, particularly, but that one I want a plan for. What can I do next? What can I do that has value to the world, pays the bills, and doesn’t make me want to stab myself in the chest when I’m there or keep me up panicking in the middle of the night?
As for relationships, there’s no hot or fun answers when the guy who claims to like you can’t be bothered to communicate with you. It puts me in mind of the ones who hurt me before, and I’m feeling so tangled, snarly and ugly about it that I don’t have much faith in his bland assurances that we’ll talk about getting together next week when he’s fulfilled some obligations. If you really like someone, how long do you wait before talking to them – especially in a world of instantaneous communication? I don’t wait at all, do you? And when past patience was only rewarded with heartbreak, why try patience again?
And is this me, or is this 4 am talking?