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Card of the Week: June 04 - 10
No 29. CERES, NURTURE
This Full Moon energy represents the beginning of Harvest season, where seeds that have been sown begin to burgeon into the fruit of our labors.
The Roman Goddess Ceres' origins are in the Greek Goddess of the Earth, Demeter, who ruled agriculture, fertility, and had power over the cycles of life and death. The seasons are also attributed to her because her daughter, Persephone, Goddess of Vegetation, was kidnapped by Hades to co-rule the Underworld, at which time Demeter refused to allow any to growth until she found her daughter.
The fields withered and humans starved so the Gods intervened. Hades was forced to return Persephone to Demeter by the Roman God Zeus ( Greek God Jupiter ), whereas they made a pact that Persephone, now Queen of the Underworld, would only spend half the year with her mother, and the other half with her husband.
Thus, the seasons of spring and summer, when life bursts forth as reflected by Persephone and Ceres' reunion, contrasted with fall and winter when growth withers and hibernates, reflective of Persephone with her husband, Hades, in the underworld.
This is also a reference to the promise of spring's return. Ceres is also known as the Archetype of Mother Earth, representing provision and nourishment. The myth is a metaphor for nurturing and reflects how we care not just about others, but ourselves as well.
Ceres is strongly connected to the earthen signs of Virgo—and is argued by some to be the true ruler of Taurus—as the Moon; both are nurturing symbols. However, the Moon is a symbol of the nurturing between mother and child, while Ceres is the symbol of nurturing ourselves in order to reach our full potential so that we may authentically nurture others.
The action we should take this week is to Mother and be Mothered; this is the energy of both the Moon and Ceres. We need to cultivate what is growing, whether it's a harvest or a child in the womb, or our creative creations. Love and nurture the growth, this includes our own bodies with healthy, whole foods.
Most importantly, when the time is right, be ready to let go. For our progenies or creations to flourish, they must embark on their own journey.
You can read more about Ceres here ( just scroll down to the bottom ):
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Deck: STARCOEDE ASTRO ORACLE by Heather Rone Robbins
DAILY ENERGY UPDATE
Sun, June 04, 2023
Sun, June 04, 2023
Sun, June 04, 2023
OOB Moon 18°SAG14' trine Lilith 19°LEO 06' trine Chiron 18°ARI 57' trine Eris 25°ARI 04' trine Pallas 13°LEO 55'
While a trine permits easy interaction between two celestial bodies ( or shadows ), there can also be no compulsion to use that energy advantageously. The shadow aspect of a trine is that we may opt for the path of least resistance by not wanting to rock the boat.
Peace is good, but so are steps toward our desires, especially when the energy is this willing to foster our efforts.
A trine flows with the natural order, indicating creativity, talent, and the ability to express our feelings.
Today is not a day to laze about and binge-watch Netflix, not with this lineup.
On the contrary, Eris, the Goddess of Discord, and Lilith, Mistress of Shadows, are favorably aligned with our lunar emotions. Then comes Pallas Athene, the Goddess of Wisdom and Warfare we discussed in yesterday's energy update, laying down her spear and favorably allowing forward passage.
Because the Moon trine Chiron, the Wounded Healer, it's a perfect time to take steps to heal. How we take those steps would be a Full Moon ritual with the intention to release for the purposes of creating new space for our desires.
If you missed my full Moon post with ritual suggestions, you can read that here:
https://inspiritualservice.com/celestial-events
I need to mention certain aspects that are looming and will take hold of our thoughts if we're indolent and take no action today.
Moon opposite Sun 13°GEM 37'. It is separating so that energy is waning; however, we can still glean its energy of awareness to the opportunity that the day presents.
Moon inconjunct Mercury 20°TAU 09' perfects @ 11:11 AM ( note the powerful numerology and angel number here ) inconjunct Uranus 20° TAU 23' perfects @ 11:35 AM.
First, the conjunction between Mercury and Uranus heralds emphasis, while the Lunar inconjunct requires an adjustment.
This could be adjusting our thoughts ( especially if we're being indolent, judgmental, or indulging in a pity party ), our actions ( or lack of ); or, because the Prince of Communication is involved, verbal communication with others.
The bottom line: These aspects are perfectly aligned with the Full Strawberry Moon, so take the opportunity to heal by creating space for what it is you desire. Don't let it wane without action.
Rest comes next week! 🙏🌕
Painting: Madame Guillaumin Writing by Armand Guillaumin
May each step on your path be blessed with peaceful adventure.
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Sat, June 03, 2023
Sun, June 04, 2023
Sun, June 04, 2023
Preface: Full Strawberry Moon in 13° Sagittarius 18' @ 11:49 PM EDT in the Third House ( whole house system ). There's a full post coming on that Saturday morning.
Applying aspects:
Sun 12°Gemini 40' sextile Pallas 13°Leo 29' conjunct Juno 18°Gemini 29'
Pallas Athene is the Goddess of Wisdom and Warfare, and the Sun represents our personal expression. Its action is fortifying and vitalizing.
When these two sextile, it's an opportune time for problem solving and pattern recognition that can be widely accepted by others.
Juno is the goddess of marriage and named after the month of June. Which is why June has a tradition of being the best month to get married in.
When the Sun trine Juno, it portends an easy flow and harmonious aspect in relationships. It's a favorable time to discuss important matters and perhaps even healing on a deeper level. The next aspect supports the two above:
Moon in Sagittarius trine Mars in Leo will perfect @ 3:00 PM EDT.
This trine brings a fiery, free-loving passion with courage and initiative. The above aspects lend an intuitive "knowing" to relationships.
Today's caveat:
Moon square Saturn in Pisces perfects @ 1:07 PM EDT.
This square is a challenge that could hinder communication and feelings in relationships. You could also read about horrible happenings to sea creatures or water animals.
The hindrance will be born from past relationships that we consider failures. With those thoughts of the past, negative emotions such as low self-esteem can hold us back from expressing ourselves or connecting to others.
Incoming Energy: Sat June 03, 2023: Today's challenge is to overcome thoughts of the past and experience the beauty of connection and relationships in the present. This includes relationships with ourselves.
A Full Moon ritual would be perfect for this. Read the AM Full Moon post for suggestions.
Image: Madame Hessel au Sofa by Eduard Vuillard
May each step on your path be blessed with peaceful adventure.
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Fri, June 02, 2023
Sun, June 04, 2023
Fri, June 02, 2023
The conjunction between Jupiter in Taurus and the North Node in Taurus we discussed in June 01 update will be applicable though weakening through June 29th when the separation process completes.
Because Jupiter expands whatever it touches, and the North Node is our destiny, the opportunity to attain something is very strong with this conjunction.
Your key here is awareness of the opposition between Jupiter and the South Node in Scorpio. What is it that needs reconciled in order for us to move forward? How can we cojoin our past and future to make progress. The only way is to altar a repetitive pattern that keeps us stuck; sever toxic relationships; hardwire our thoughts toward hope and the future rather than the past.
The square with Mars in Leo and Pluto Rx in Aquarius is also beginning to separate, but the energy is still present and will present those above-mentioned stumbling blocks. Using awareness to recognize what needs to go, and wisdom can transform them into steppingstones.
We have a few saving graces today:
Firstly, Venus in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces will perfect today at 6:42 PM EDT. Affectionate Venus loves being in nurturing Cancer, and Neptune is in his Piscean home. This is a deeply spiritual trine denoting harmonic flow between the two planets and signs.
However, with the above opposition and squares still in the picture, we might be tempted to use the escapist route Neptune is also known for. That will not serve us. We have a wonderful opportunity to evolve here.
Venus also opposes Pluto Rx, and it won't perfect until June 5th around noon EDT. Let's not get lazy and believe there still isn't work to do. This trine eases tension and pressure - it doesn't provide an escape route.
Secondly, the Moon in Scorpio also trine Venus, and it won't perfect until around 9:00 PM EDT, denoting some ease in our emotions and relationships. With the Moon in her fall in Scorpio, Venus will take the upper hand in our emotions.
Lastly, Jupiter/North Node conjunction in Taurus sextile Saturn in Pisces. Now this is dreamy and spiritual opportunity!
Whatever lessons we need to learn to push forward, whatever we need to change, or let go of, the teacher is here, larger than life thanks to Jupiter's expansive nature, to help us with an easy transition.
All we have to do is listen to our intuition and take the needed action that we KNOW will lead to positive change.
We can do this.
Portrait by Georgette Chen
May each step on your path be blessed with peaceful adventure.
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Thu, June 01 2023
Tues, May 30, 2023
Fri, June 02, 2023
Moon opposite Jupiter perfects @ 2:03 AM EST and will carry until 2:00 PM.
What's interesting about this opposition is that the Moon conjuncts the South Node while Jupiter conjuncts the North Node.
A conjunction denotes emphasis on the celestial influences involved while an opposition portends awareness and reconciliation to create balance.
The emotional Moon is in its fall in Scorpio, and the South Node represents the unfinished lessons we've brought into this life with us. There may be some emotional turbulence regarding some things from our past that rise during this time. It could even be a repetitive pattern that keeps us stuck in a cycle.
Jupiter expands whatever it touches, and the North Node is our destiny, that which we move toward during this lifetime.
The opposition between these two celestial bodies and the Lunar Nodes signifies an awareness of something we haven't overcome. Something that perhaps haunts us. Something that we would rather not face because of the emotional accompaniment.
Lessons are not something that can be ignored; they will follow us into the next life, and the next, until we learn them. These aspects, i.e. - conjunctions and opposition, are providing a window of opportunity for us to overcome something from our past: a pattern, a fear, a belief that doesn't serve our highest good.
If we can do that, it will initiate the New Chapter this week's oracle card portended:
No 09. SOUL JOURNEY: YOU ARE READY TO START
A new chapter is beginning for you right now. This time, go easy on yourself. Be the courageous, loving being you are. Breathe into the present moment and allow any anxieties to drop away. Enjoy the journey and stop thinking the future will bring something better — when the future arrives it will be now, this moment.
Step out of the shadow of your past. All that matters is what you decide to do from this moment. Your life is yours to live in whatever way is meaningful to you. You brought yourself to this life and you are responsible for the quality of it. Trying to understand your reason for coming here will just hold you back.
Just remember, everything you have done was the best thing to do at that time — or you thought it was at the time. As you move forward, you will understand your motives.
Experience allows you to better handle crisis. You are now deliberately creating a new chapter in your life. You are such an amazing pioneer!
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It's not going to be easy because the Moon is also squaring off with Pluto, signifying something deep, hidden from sight that wants to be seen. It's also squaring off with Mars. These squares are going to present stumbling blocks; however, wisdom can transform those into steppingstones of opportunity.
We've got this. It's our destiny. Keep looking up.
Image: Mary Qian
May each step on your path be blessed with peaceful adventure.
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Wed, May 31, 2023
Tues, May 30, 2023
Tues, May 30, 2023
10:53 AM – Moon Void-of-Course for almost 9 hours. Unless it's something imperative that needs to be started, we should wait until the Moon enters Scorpio @ 7:46 PM EDT. For most of us in the Americas ( unless you work at night ) it would be better to wait until Thursday to begin new projects.
Focus on finishing up outstanding projects before June.
6:39 pm – Mercury leaves their Shadow @ at 15° Taurus 37′.
Finally, after 54 days in the Shadow, Mercury moves into new territory. Today is a perfect day to finish up whatever came up during the Rx period. Otherwise, our efforts may come up short and we may have to confront them later.
7:46 PM – Moon 0° SCORPIO 0'
There's going to be a palpable shift felt by many as the Moon moves from sociable Libra, ruled by affectionate Venus, into the depth of watery Scorpio, ruled by transformative Pluto.
Scorpio and Pluto are both intense and deep energies. Seventeen minutes later, the Moon will make that third quarter crisis of consciousness square we've discussed this week to Pluto Rx.
What is it that does not add value to our lives? What is it that we are potentially holding onto?
Take the time from daily chores and tasks to evaluate these questions.
This square presents the challenge that will act as a trebuchet of release so that we can move forward. We should take time to reflect on past hurts and disappointments and forgive ourselves and any others involved.
Remember, everything works for our good.
Image: Warm Day, Anatoly Levitin, 1957
May each step on your path be blessed with peaceful adventure.
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Tues, May 30, 2023
Tues, May 30, 2023
Tues, May 30, 2023
03:39 AM EDT – Moon 8° LIBRA 40' trine Sun 8° GEMINI 40' perfects
While majority of us in the America's will sleep through this, we will wake to its influence. With only a couple of days left in May, we need to wrap up what needs done before June. This includes paying attention to any high priorities.
Being this is the only major aspect; the energy is going to stay with us throughout the day.
There should be an easy, inner flow between our emotions ( Moon ) and intellect ( Mercury ). It's a balance ( Libra ) which enables us to re-evaluate ( Air ) and plan accordingly.
With the Sun in chatty Gemini, ruled by Mercury, conversations should be light and airy.
Image: Feria de Sevilla, Jose Arpa
May each step on your path be blessed with peaceful adventure.
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