New Moon in Aquarius, 28th January 2017

Today's New Moon in Aquarius at 8 degrees (Saturday 28th January at 12:07 am) Aquarius energy is original, rebellious, freedom loving, sociable and humanitarian. With the Sun and Moon in Aquarius it could feel like a breath of fresh air for some after serious Capricorn energy, although Venus square Saturn could have a dampening effect or make some feel like they're unappreciated or left out in the cold. Aquarius can be quite aloof. Of course sometimes those that appear cold or unaffectionate are shy or fear rejection. The Aquarius New Moon with Venus, Mars, Chiron and Neptune in Pisces is quite an idealistic, mystical, dreamy, combination. So with no major serious aspects it's a pleasant New Moon and of course it's the Chinese New Year now in the sign of the Fire Rooster. Happy New Year too all who are celebrating this holiday.

Full Moon in Cancer Thursday 12th January 2017

Although Mercury goes direct today it will still feel like it's Mercury Retrograde for about the next two weeks and two days. In fact don't be surprised if you experience some chaos this week not just from Mercury (delays, travel disruptions, technolgical weirdnesses, miscommuncications or misunderstandings) but also with the waxing Moon in Gemini in square to Venus, Mars and Neptune in Pisces. It's a restless, fickle energy. A desire to be social may be strong and yet it will feel like a million things need to be done, there isn't enough time and you simultaneously want to hibernate or retreat from people. This week's Capricorn Sun in square to erratic Uranus adds to this kinetic energy The waxing Moon which is at it's fullest, in Cancer, this Thursday 12th at 11.33am UK time will be felt by many from today through to next Monday inclusive. The Moon is ruled by Cancer and being a water, emotional sign, it's a powerful Full Moon. Crazy dreams, broken sleep, sentimental memories, outbursts of howling with laughter and bursting into tears, increased sensitivity are all possible influences. As Thursday's Cancerian Full Moon is square Uranus, feelings of insecurity, restlessness or being unrooted are exacerbated. Cancer is a homely, family orientated, traditional sign, so many of you may simply wish to be at home, curled up in your protective environment. This Moon also square Jupiter (the planet of expansion) could mean exaggerated emotions, extreme reactions felt or displayed or extreme opinions may be voiced. People with children effected by the Full Moon may find their little ones are clingier, more needy or more up and down emotionally. Cancerians will be especially effected or anyone with a Cancerian Moon or Ascendant. Take care any gamblers out there as a desire to gamble or take risks is higher but it's better to wait until after next Tuesday to see if you still feel like jumping on the roller coaster which has many downs and may leave you feeling sick once you stop and get back to normality/solid ground. Thursday 19th's Mars in challenge to Saturn again highlights that self control is important. Just be sensible folks. Friday 13th's movement of Mercury into Capricorn will aid more steadier thinking.

New Moon in Capricorn 28th December 2016

Today's New Moon in Capricorn 28th December 2016 conjunct Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn equals a good time to re think objectives and new ideas. Moon conjunct Mercury adds intuition (Moon) to thought processes (Mercury) and Moon conjunct Mercury can help clearer thinking, so make the most of these few days of clarity during this Mercury Retrograde period. New ways of making money or focusing on ambitions are good for a Capricorn New Moon. Mars conjunct Neptune in Pisces is a lovely, a spiritual, visionary aspect and in positive aspect to this New Moon suggests magic can happen aided by creative visualisation helping to manifest things. Jupiter in opposition to Uranus is an exciting aspect that will feature in 2017. Uranus is the planet of breakthroughs and bolts out of the blue, innovative, original energy that can help push up forward with fortuitous Jupiter which is all about the future, the bigger picture and expansion. Sudden changes in fortune, big radical ideas, searching for truth and deeper meaning are all possibilities with this influence. Saturn trine this Uranus will help anchor and ground any shifts. Inventive energy with the ability to practically apply is indicated with this New Moon and connected influences. So a positive New Moon, all in all.

Full Moon in Gemini 13/14th December 2016

Full Moon in Gemini 22 degrees on 14th December in the UK at 12.05 a.m. Gemini is a highly strung, emotionally changeable sign with an over active mind, restless energy, a heightened imagination and a love of communicating. The four days before and four days after a Full Moon are when the influences are most likely to be experienced. As always Full Moons make many people feel more emotional, super sensitive, moody or extreme. With Gemini the Jekyl and Hyde sign just be aware people may say one thing one day and then have a different stance on another. Remember Full Moons can increase insomnia and provoke lucid or strange dreams. Full Moons often bring about revelations and with a Gemini Full Moon two faced people's true colours may come to light or people may show their duplicitous ways. On the plus side Gemini is witty, sociable, playful, spontaneous and curious so a good Full Moon for Christmas Party season chatting to lots of different people and making small talk or doing something impromptu or fun. Even more so as this Gemini Moon is in positive trine to Jupiter in people loving Libra. Different thoughts and illuminations may occur to you as Gemini is good at seeing different points of view. Gemini has a duality to it, some people may feel this influence as a tug of war being pulled in different directions or feeling like a person spinning plates. This Full Moon is a mixed bag and will be experienced in different ways for people. Moon in Gemini opposite the Sun conjunct Saturn in Sagittarius could be felt as a pull between frivolity and wisdom and responsibility. Sun conjunct Saturn was described brilliantly by an astrologer called Tanaaz as taming a wild horse. So this influence could prevent people acting too Full Moon loco. Venus and Mars in Aquarius are helpful influences for getting glamorous and trying out new hairstyles or a different style of outfit to the norm. Mercury Retrograde's pre shadow influence (Mercury turns Retrograde on 19th) is already being experienced with increased travel delays, confused thinking, mixing up words, saying strange things and weird technological blips. Mercury Retrograde in Gemini,Virgo (both ruled by Mercury) and Aquarius are the worst times for computer and tech problems. Back up anything important!

Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn December/January 2016/2017

Mercury Retrograde In Capricorn from 19th December goes direct on 8th January 2017. The pre and post Mercury Retrograde shadows from 1st December until 27th January may be felt. It's nothing to be feared, just remember to leave extra time for important appointments and to double check emails or facts before sending them. Aside from the usual Mercury Retrograde challenges *see the copied and pasted post below* How may Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn be experienced. Capricorn is a responsible, serious earth sign that likes structure and security. so re visiting old schedules, past structures, reassessing career goals or reviewing one's finances or anything materially related are all possible focuses during this period.

Mercury Retrograde Reminders - Copied & pasted article from astrostyle.com

COPIED & PASTED from astrostyle.com

Couldn't have summarised it better.

Mercury doesn't go Retrograde until 19th December, in Capricorn but pre Shadow Mercury Retrograde began last Thursday, so some of the effects may begin to be felt.

"What is Mercury retrograde?
Three or four times a year, Mercury passes the earth in its orbit. As it rounds the bend, Mercury slows down and appears to stop (station) and spin backward (retrograde). Of course, it really ISN’T moving backward, but much like two trains or cars passing each other, this creates the optical illusion that one (Mercury, in this case) is going backward.

In astrology, Mercury rules communication, travel, and technology—so all of these areas go haywire for about three weeks.

To top it off, Mercury retrograde also has what’s called a “shadow period” (which we explain in this post about Mercury’s shadow), so you may feel the retrograde a couple weeks before and after it actually happens.

So how not to have a nervous breakdown? Don’t start anything new. Review all your contracts before you sign. Renew your commitments, rather than making new ones. Prepare to repeat yourself often. It’s like learning a new dance. Or something.

Note to all 21st-century dwellers: Mercury retrograde can crash electronic equipment. Back up your computer, calendar and cell phone address book. Expect delays if traveling, and pack a book to entertain yourself while you wait for the tardy bus or plane. Get in touch with old friends – and don’t be surprised if people from your past track you down. You might hear from the most RANDOM ex-boyfriends and childhood classmates during retrogrades. Mercury also rules contracts, so think before you ink. Either wrap up important negotiations before the cycle starts, or wait to sign documents until Mercury goes direct.

If you were born during a Mercury retrograde (which we were), you may actually become sharper, clearer or more productive during this time. You won’t be immune to Mercury’s global impact (we once had a hard drive systematically erase itself before our eyes during Mercury retrograde), but you could also thrive in areas where others are flailing (almost every big writing contract and book deal we’ve gotten was offered during Mercury retrograde). You might even become more psychic or dialed-in during Mercury’s backspin. How do you find out if you were born during Mercury retrograde? Do a free chart on our site and you can find out instantly.

Mercury retrograde do’s and don’ts.
DO…
1. Review all contracts and legal documents before signing.

2. Pause and breathe before speaking. (Repeat yourself if necessary!)

3. Read all emails and documents before you send.

4. Insure/track important mail and packages (Mercury rules the postal system).

5. Get your vehicles (or bikes) tuned up, pack an emergency roadside kit.

6. Leave early for any travel and appointments, since Mercury Rx can delay flights.

7. Renew your commitments instead of making new ones.

8. Focus on the prefix re-, which means to go backward (renew, review, revamp, redecorate, et al.)

9. Plan reunions with old friends & loved ones (but prepare for possible mishaps!)

10. Expect to hear from/run into people from your past at the weirdest moments.

11. Get sentimental. Reconnect with your roots, walk down memory lane.

12. Practice forgiveness. Finish processing what’s unresolved so you can let it go.

13. Confirm all dates, plans, meetings, appointments.

14. Think of the retrograde as a quarterly review period, a chance to pause and finish what you’ve started.

15. Back up your digital data (photos, contact lists, files) before the retrograde or ASAP if it’s started.

DON’T…
1. Buy new vehicles, electronic equipment or gadgets (unless they come with a good return/repair policy).

2. Sign contracts without a thorough review (delay until Mercury turns direct if you can).

3. Fly off the handle or jump to conclusions if someone misunderstands you.

4. Run into the arms/bed of an ex without careful screening (Mercury reunions aren’t always meant to last).

5. Shoot the messenger if someone from your past comes around.

6. Put anything sketchy into an email or text (you could hit “Reply All” or send to the wrong person!).

7. Leave late for flights or appointments.

8. Start anything new on top before finishing what’s ahead on the to-do list.

9. Lead people on, give mixed messages, or believe everything you hear (actions speak louder than words).

10. Spread rumors, rant on social media or share unconfirmed information.

11. Turn in sloppy or unchecked work, cut corners, dash off hasty communications. Inspect to protect!

The silver lining? Mercury retrograde is a great opportunity to handle unfinished business. Most of us start a million things that we don’t complete, never realizing how much psychic clutter this creates. The retrograde is like a quarterly review, a chance to tie up those loose ends and create a clear vision for the future. Take advantage of it, and you’ll emerge fresh and ready when Mercury goes direct. As the cliche goes, what you resist persists. So the more you can embrace chaos or a lack of control (and isn’t control an illusion, anyhow?), the better you’ll survive this cycle."

Super, Super Full Moon in Taurus, Mon 14th November, 2016

The Super Full Moon on Monday 14th November, 2016 is comfortable in Taurus. It is a Super, Super Full Moon, the closest it's been to the Earth since 1948 and the next Super Full Moon like this won't be until 2034. Although emotions and sensitivity can be heightened in the days leading up to a Full Moon, the energy of this Full Moon at 23 degrees Taurus should feel quite peaceful, more grounded and stable than usual Full Moons. Any revelations or insights are more likely to be about earthy Taurus related concerns like practicality, materialism, security, comfort and the simple things in life. As Taurus is a sensual, aesthetic sign people may feel more inclined to do things that involve food, creativity or anything that indulges the five senses. A walk in the crunchy, autumnal leaves followed by a hearty roast, buying soft furnishings for the home, baking, buying plants, luxuriating in a scented bath are just a few examples. Taurus, like Libra, is ruled by Venus the planet of love. The Rose is an associated flower with Taurus. So take time to stop and smell the roses during this powerful Full Moon in Taurus. Pluto in positive angle to this Full Moon could help us to understand our feelings more deeply and to strengthen bonds or revive relationships. Full Moons often bring closure and help us see things more clearly. So any lucidity gained can only be a good thing. According to astrology Susan Miller “This full Moon on 14th November will speak directly to you if your birthday falls on May 13th, plus or minus four days, or if you have your natal Moon in Taurus or a natal planet in Taurus, Virgo, Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces within five degree of 23 degrees in your birth chart.”