"Stars impel; they do not compel."

 Art: Hajime Namiki

New OOB Moon in Capricorn 

We currently remain in the Dark OOB Moon until the New OOB Moon in Capricorn perfects @ 2:52 PM, EST, 9th House, the natural home of Sagittarius ruled by Jupiter. 

Here a desire is to shake up routine could become paramount. This may be at odds with the Moon's natural disposition to remain within the safety of the familiar. A good compromise is a comfortable day trip within known surroundings. 

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ASPECTS (Time/degrees below)

Early morning Mercury conjunct Mars in Capricorn. While this aspect lends a powerful energy to our intellect, which in turn promotes inspiration as well as a desire for debate, which can be taken too far. Guard against egotistical behavior, defensiveness, and irritability that creates conflicts over trivial matters. Sometimes not defending our position to prove a point is the only defense it needs. 

Mid to late morning, the OOB Dark Moon in Capricorn Square Chiron in Aries conjunct Mercury in Capricorn. Intricate emotions fueled by insecurities. Creating a healthy self of self-worth includes holding space and nurturing our own wounds as we would others shapes the potential for healing growth. 

Seek information that influences our mood toward a more positive outlook will help. Communicating our feelings to someone we trust has a positive impact if we tend to overthink. 

Don't get sidetracked by trivial matters and lose focus on what's important. 

Early through midafternoon, the Moon sextile Saturn in Pisces conjunct the Sun in Capricorn. We may feel like self-isolating to balance emotional needs with our obligations. The New Moon conjunction can recharge energies and meld mind and heart. However, if we feel depleted, it's okay to rest. There's powerful energy at play here and it doesn't affect everyone the same. 

Late afternoon, the Sun/Neptune sextile creates an easier opening to give and receive. With the Moon now inbound, a heightened intuition, spirituality becomes important to us, and we must just realize that helping those less fortunate rescues us from insecurity and doubt. 

Tonight, the New Moon conjunct Venus in Aquarius. The energy has shifted from Earth to Air; therefore, we may feel like socializing. Existing relationships receive a boost, and domestic beautification appeals to us. Guard against overindulgence, whether shopping, eating, or drinking. 

🔮Nerd Report: 

• OOB S' Moon inbound @ 4:43 PM, EST 

🌑Lunar 

• New Moon, Capricorn->Aquarius

• Void-of-course, 4:57-5:18 PM

⬅️Current Retrogrades: 

• Planet: Jupiter, Uranus

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EST: 

•  2:40 AM: Mercury conjunct Mars in Capricorn, 26°03'

• 10:11 AM: OOB Dark Moon in Capricorn Square Chiron in Aries, 26°17'

• 10:48 AM: OOB Dark Moon conjunct Mercury in Capricorn, 26°36'

• 12:22 PM: OOB Dark Moon sextile Saturn in Pisces, 27°25'

• 2:52 PM: OOB New Moon conjunct Sun in Capricorn, 28°43'

• 4:57 PM: New Moon in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces, 29°48'

• 9:03 PM: New Moon conjunct Venus in Aquarius, 01°57'   

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Art: Brent Cotton

Artistic endeavors are highly favored today while tonight brings opportunity for deep connection.

Happy Solar Return to all my Aquarius friends and followers!

Late afternoon the Sun in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces. Our intuition expands, enabling us to read the emotions of others. It's a wonderful time to delve deeply into spirituality or person you connect with to truly get to know them beyond the surface. Artistic endeavors are also highly favored today. 

Tonight, Venus conjunct Pluto in Aquarius. Partnerships have the potential to experience a deep connection that delves into an intense experience of Love. As long as insecurities don't rise into possessive jealousy or manipulation which alters the relationship. This fleeting transit has the potential to greatly enhance our feelings for one another if we surrender to its magnetic beauty. 

🔮Nerd Report: 

• 8:45 PM: Sun enters Aquarius

🌑->🌒Lunar 

• New Moon->Waxing Crescent, Aquarius

⬅️Current Retrogrades: 

• Planet: Jupiter, Uranus

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EST: 

• 5:55 PM: Sun in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces, 29°50'

• 11:04 PM: Venus conjunct Pluto in Aquarius, 03°19'

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Art: Catherine McMillan

Working with others assists in our expanded own growth.

Mercury enters Aquarius combust the Sun

Saturn in Pisces perfected a sextile with Uranus Rx in Taurus. This aspect has been partile (exact degree) since January 13 and will remain partile through this Saturday.  Difficult tasks and unexpected changes may seem easier to incorporate. 

Retention from study is more easily absorbed for future reference. Working with others assists in our expanded growth. 

Energy and action fuels the fire of accomplishment when Mars in Capricorn trine Uranus sextile Saturn less than an hour later, but we must put forth the effort.

Early morning Mercury in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces right before entering Aquarius a few hours later, bringing a dreamy, creative-type energy to the mix enabling us to see the potential of projects or goals that we might normally write off. It's an opportune time for writers and artists to communicate through their mediums. 

🔮Nerd Report: 

11:41 AM: Mercury enters Aquarius 

🌒Lunar 

• Waxing Crescent, Aquarius

• Void-of-course: 9:16 PM (Tue) -1:50 AM (Wed)

⬅️Current Retrogrades: 

• Planet: Jupiter, Uranus

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EST: 

• 12:19 AM: Saturn in Pisces sextile Uranus Rx in Taurus, 27°34'

• 12:56 AM: Mars in Capricorn trine Uranus Rx in Taurus, 27°33'

• 1:22 AM: Mars in Capricorn sextile Saturn in Pisces, 27°34'

• 9:34 AM: Mercury in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces, 29°51'

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Art: Icarus, John Singer Sargeant

Mercury combust commands inner attentiveness in communication but runs the risk of hubris. Remember Icarus. 

Sun conjunct Mercury in Aquarius late morning in the first house, the natural home of Aries ruled by Mars, creating an opportune time to catch up on those emails, phone calls, and any outstanding paperwork. 

While this indicates a good period to begin a business venture, you will have to persevere to overcome obstacles in the coming days due to the position of Mercury in Aquarius' first decan of limitations. Know that if you do persist, you'll begin to see results from your efforts in the near future. 

Also be aware of others today. Mercury combust illuminates us and has the tendency to command inner-attentiveness in our communications with others, which can weaken our efforts if others feel we're arrogantly self-centered. 

Daytrips are highly favored and quell a potential restlessness. 

🔮Nerd Report: 

🌒Lunar 

• Waxing Crescent Aquarius -> Pisces

• Void-of-course: 9:16 PM (Tue) -1:50 AM (Wed)

⬅️Current Retrogrades: 

• Planet: Jupiter, Uranus

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EST: 

10:49 AM: Sun conjunct Mercury in Aquarius, 01°36'

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Art: Maria Brzozowski

Wielding power requires self-discipline so as not to abuse it.

Early afternoon Mercury conjunct Pluto in Aquarius can produce intense intellect that won't settle for the superficial today. But, rather, probes into the depth seeking the truth and reason behind the action. This creates a perfect atmosphere for investigations, study, and research. 

The combination of Mercury and Pluto are a very influential force containing a depth of power and intelligence that has the ability to direct courses. Wielding such a power requires self-discipline so as not to abuse it. 

Take care who you speak with today, and guard against an "all-knowing" attitude that will meet equal resistance. 

🔮Nerd Report: 

🌒Lunar 

• Waxing Crescent, Pisces

⬅️Current Retrogrades: 

• Planet: Jupiter, Uranus

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EST: 

• 12:15 PM: Mercury conjunct Pluto in Aquarius, 03°24'

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Art: Budai László

Morning serves as a conjunctive domino effect while the evening presents balance and action with the least resistance. 

After Mars in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces early morning, we have a back-to-back domino effect of conjunctions, so be ready for the influx of energy.

Mars in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces, leading us to new insights about our current path, if it has truly served us in the way we desire, even in an egoic manner, and whether or not we wish to continue. Pay attention to your dreams and write them down upon waking for additional insights. 

Moon conjunct Saturn, leaving us contemplative, particularly in regard to support we may not be receiving domestically. A conflict between what we think and what we believe is possible. Avoid life decisions at this time

Sun in conjunct Pluto in Aquarius. Whatever we undertake today will require a depth of understanding beneath a superficial shell. Power struggles may ensue, or someone could attempt to exert domination over us.  

Contemplating what appears broken, whether something tangible or emotional, such as a relationship, may require a deconstruct in order to transform the energy to something more beneficial.

Moon in Pisces conjunct Neptune in Pisces. As communications may be difficult, take care of the energy you associate with today. 

If it's negative there's a possibility of absorbing it. Discern whether this energy is capable of intellectual discussion or if they make excuses to avoid facing the real issue. 

Creativity is peaked and fantasies are highly stimulated under this aspect. Go with the flow but differentiate between illusion and reality. 

Tonight should feel wondrous when the Aries Moon sextiles to Mars, Pluto, the Sun, Mercury and Venus. 

🔮Nerd Report: 

🌒Lunar 

• Waxing Crescent, Pisces->Aries 

• Void-of-course: 8:17- 8:26 AM 

⬅️Current Retrogrades: 

• Planet: Jupiter, Uranus

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EST: 

• 1:39 AM: Mars in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces, 29°54'

• 4:33 AM: Moon in Pisces conjunct Saturn in Pisces, 27°50'

• 5:28 AM: Sun in Aquarius conjunct Pluto in Aquarius, 03°25'

• 8:17 AM: Moon in Pisces conjunct Neptune in Pisces, 29°55'

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Art: Catherine McMillan

Major life or financial decisions, agreements/contracts should be delayed during this extended VC Moon. 

Moon in Aries square Jupiter Rx in Cancer when the Moon enters its void-of-course phase. This is an extended VC period that lasts until 1:05 PM, Sunday afternoon.

Things are likely not what they seem during a VC phase. I have personally tested various scenarios, even planting during a VC Moon and can tell you that nothing came of any of it. Literally. 

I have a green thumb and can grow anything. My home is filled with plants, so I wanted to test this VC Moon during one of the most fertile months, May, during one of the most fertile signs, Taurus (representing spring and earth), during the most fertile times of the Moon (waxing)—all indications of success, except it wasn't. 

My planters remained barren despite the fertilized soil and healthy seeds. Not one seedling burgeoned in six planters. 

Not one. 

Now, I happen to like weeds myself. They're rebels against conformity, and I had a bumper harvest of planters; however, that wasn't the point. The point was to grow pots of flowers like I do every year. I tried marigolds, cone flowers, aster, Zenia, and pansies. Not one seed broke soil. 

Lesson learned. 

And that is what astrology is—personal experience. 

Let's move on—

The energy of this square is typically one that creates benevolent comraderies, enabling us to rise above petty squabbles and focus on more important things that spark our intellect. 

Philosophy, religious studies, and topics of interest capture our attention. Take care against hubris or a know-it-all attitude. Tune into the reactions of those around you as well as our own attitude. 

Make no major life or financial decisions or enter into any agreements/contracts at this time. Or you too may discover nothing comes of them except a lesson learned. 

🔮Nerd Report: 

🌒Lunar 

• Waxing Crescent->Aries

• EXTENDED Void-of-course: 4:36 PM (Sat) - 1:05 PM (Sun) 

⬅️Current Retrogrades: 

• Planet: Jupiter, Uranus

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EST: 

• 1:36 PM: Moon in Aries square Jupiter in Cancer, 4:36 PM💫✨

Art: Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

First Quarter Moon in Taurus: Seek alternatives to release tension rather than a barrage of missiles that will come home to roost.

Moon in Taurus

Things begun when the Moon is in Taurus last the longest, increase in value, and become difficult to altar. There's an added bonus of gratitude for beauty and appreciation for sensory experience. 

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ASPECTS (Times/degree below)

VC Moon conjunct Chiron in Aries early morning. Remember during a lunar VC period things may not appear as they truly are. Rather than feed the flames of emotional doubt and insecurity, now's a great time to look back and see just how far you've come—even if it's only an inch.

Late afternoon through tonight the Moon in Taurus square Mars, Pluto, and the Sun in Aquarius. Keep in mind that while squares are the most challenging of aspects, their silver lining contains the greatest potential for growth. 

Evaluate disputes. Ask yourself if it's worth the energy. Is there an alternative to release tension rather than a barrage of words or impulsive actions that will come home to roost in the future?  Make certain you're not avoiding an issue you need to face—just face it with as much grace as possible, not with a torpedo launcher.

The Plutonian square enables us to delve deeply within ourselves for answers. Avoid power-struggles, domineering behavior or Vicky the victim mentality or manipulation—it's certain to backfire. 

These transits produce challenges to current foundations: careers, domestic life, relationships, particularly with the Solar square. Don't make mountains our of molehills, especially if you feel taken for granted. Utilize this energy toward creative endeavors rather than combative declarations. 

🔮Nerd Report: 

 •  First Quarter Moon in Taurus

🌒Lunar 

• Waxing Crescent, Aries->Taurus

• EXTENDED Void-of-course: 4:36 PM (Sat) - 1:05 PM (Sun)

⬅️Current Retrogrades: 

• Planet: Jupiter, Uranus

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EST:

• 12:41 AM: VC Moon conjunct Chiron in Aries, 22°50

• 4:27 PM: Moon in Taurus square Mars in Aquarius, 01°57'

• 7:07 PM: Moon in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius, 03°30'

• 11:47 PM: Moon in Taurus square Sun in Aquarius, 06°13'

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