{"id":66935,"date":"2013-05-14T01:08:43","date_gmt":"2013-05-14T05:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/?p=66935"},"modified":"2013-05-14T01:08:43","modified_gmt":"2013-05-14T05:08:43","slug":"moving-with-the-moon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/astro-daily\/moving-with-the-moon\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving with the Moon"},"content":{"rendered":"

The waxing Cancer Moon is going to be reflecting, harmonizing with and pushing against a wide variety of energies over the next couple of days as it makes aspects to planets in several signs. What does this mean for you? Prepare for some changeability of mood (including various good moods along with others), from others and within yourself, and seek out constructive outlets.<\/p>\n

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Ferns unfurling near Nubble Pond, Maine; photo by Amanda Painter. To view a full chart for today’s astrology, use this link<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By the time this post publishes, the Moon will have already aspected Neptune, Vesta and Saturn. The Moon\u2019s next aspects, which will be the most noticeable for readers in European time zones, are a square to Uranus in Aries (4:10 am EDT) and an opposition to Pluto in Capricorn (4:58 am EDT).<\/p>\n

The Moon entering the Uranus-Pluto square (which is gearing up for its next exact contact on May 20) may have you feeling a need to express yourself in surprising or impulsive ways when it comes to \u2018political\u2019 issues. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s an emotionally unpredictable aspect, especially if the news of the world feels like it\u2019s \u2018coming home\u2019 in some way (for example, the story about the Mother\u2019s Day parade shooting in New Orleans — which was surprising, violent and associated with motherhood, represented by both the Moon and Cancer).<\/p>\n

When you combine Moon-Uranus with the Moon opposite Pluto in Capricorn, the deeper ties between one\u2019s psyche and one\u2019s mother (or similarly dominant female figure) may feel strained or highly charged. Pluto is doing some deep, foundational excavating of that relationship, and any emotional expressions (even loving ones) could have some force to them.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s okay, though, even if it feels deeper than you think you want to go: immediately after, the Moon makes a simultaneous conjunction to Ceres in Cancer and a trine to Chiron in Pisces (exact just after 9:00 am EDT). <\/p>\n

This says the channels are open to heal any deep, challenging emotions surrounding motherhood, nurturing and nourishment that Uranus and Pluto have brought up. Astrology never presents a problem without presenting a solution, and although working with Chiron may not feel \u2018easy\u2019, at least you know that what comes up can serve a purpose. <\/p>\n

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The Pisces influence suggests that the more creative you can get (whether that means making music and art or, or taking it in) the better the energy will flow. (Ceres suggests that baking or cooking an intentionally beautiful and nutritious meal is another great option.) Oh — and Chiron likes it when you take notes.<\/p>\n

Next, the Cancer Moon will make a succession of sextiles to all the Taurus planets (an aspect known for its ability to facilitate flow, but you need to do something to get that flow moving). With any luck, that will mean that you can harness whatever emotions you\u2019re feeling in some practical, steadily moving way — some way that lends itself to physical expression and material gains. <\/p>\n

First Mars cranks the engine on that process (6:38 pm EDT today, and warming up before then), which is a good thing. Sometimes Taurus needs a little extra fire under its butt to get started, though once it\u2019s in motion, you can expect some decent stamina. With that in mind, check in with yourself to be sure you\u2019re sparking up positive, productive emotions. If you feel the fuse on your temper getting lit, take a time out (and go for a run or garden or something) before you\u2019re in full-on steamroller mode.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re moving, you may find it easier to plan how to work with anything troubling you (Moon sextile Pallas, exact at 3:53 am EDT Wednesday). Trying to plan from a standstill can feel overwhelming. <\/p>\n

The Moon sextile the Sun says \u2018harmony between inner and outer\u2019, and from Cancer to Taurus, this means harmony between your inner emotional state, your sense of \u2018home\u2019 and nurturing, and your physical senses and material comfort. Moon sextile Sun peaks at 8:14 am EDT Wednesday, as the Sun heads into the last few degrees of Taurus.<\/p>\n

Although Mercury is in Taurus for the Moon-Sun sextile, the Moon does not catch it for a Cancer-Taurus aspect. Instead, those two make contact just after Mercury enters Gemini and the Moon ingresses Leo. <\/p>\n

Mercury makes the second planet of the Taurus cluster to leave for Gemini (the first was Venus, the same day as the New Moon eclipse last week). This puts Mercury in a sign it rules, a potentially quick-minded, restless and intellectual (as opposed to intuitive or instinctual) placement. <\/p>\n

Mercury in Gemini is the last sign for Mercury before it gets into the shadow phase for its retrograde in Cancer \u2013 which is where we began, with the Moon today. If there are financial issues you need to take care of (including significant purchases), consider letting that fire Mars is keeping stoked in Taurus help you to move them forward with steady, tangible steps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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