Chiron in Aries

Chiron entered Aries a couple days ago! (April 17th 2018) This marks a big change as Chiron's entrance into Aries marks the end of both an 8 year cycle and a 50 year cycle. We're now starting a new Chiron cycle, not just in a new sign, but a new cycle around the zodiac. A new healing cycle for the collective is beginning. I do want to mention that Chiron due to a retrograde will revisit Pisces at the end of September of this year into February of next year. We will have a chance to revisit some Chiron in Pisces issues at that time. I guess we are getting our first taster of Chiron in Aries at this time! Then in February of 2019-2026 we will have Chiron in Aries to stay. (It will also retrograde back into Aries till 2027 as well. 

Chiron is called the 'wounded healer' in Astrology. It urges us to heal our wounds and to become healers in our own rights. Chiron in mythology (pictured above) was a great teacher and even astrologer There's a bit of a debate as to what kind of planetary body Chiron actually is, but it's been referred to as an asteroid the most. I've heard astrologers call it a 'planetoid' as well, which is a term I like. To me Chiron is as important as the planets. It was discovered in 1977 and it's orbit is between that of Saturn and Uranus. It is the 'bridge' between the inner and outer planets. It is because of this that it brings higher consciousness to the physical world. 

The sign placement Chiron is in shows us certain wounds we need to heal. When Chiron was in Pisces it was about healing our connection to spirit and the universe. To heal the 'void' inside of us. The part of ourselves that some people try to fill with substances or other addictions. We aren't quite finished with this energy as we will need to revisit it from the end of September to February of next year. 

With Chiron in Aries, we go back to the beginning to heal. We need to heal our own selves. We will be healing our individuality, our identity, our independence and our egos. Everyone on this planet is being asked and pushed to heal themselves at the core of who they are as individual beings on earth. How can the world be a better place if people don't know who they truly are? If people have messed up and skewed identities? We must heal ourselves and step into our true selves in order to heal others. We learned with Chiron in Pisces that we are all connected to the universe. That everything is connected and in that sense we are all one. Now we are being reminded that while we are all connected, we are individuals as well. This year (2018) with Chiron moving between Pisces and Aries, this will be very important for us to remember both these things. 

With Chiron in Aries it's time to dig deep and discover who you really are. What is your true identity? Since birth we have had many different possible identities thrown at us. Which ones are true though? What masks have you been wearing that are no longer serving you? 

The North Node in Leo is helping us out with this energy as it is pushing us to become our authentic selves and shine our inner light out into the world. Uranus is even leaving Aries right now. It was pushing us to break free of limitations holding us back from being our own weird, unique selves. We may have been pushed to break free a bit, but now we gotta dig a little deeper and see what wounds we have around these issues that we need to heal. Perhaps it's time to look back at childhood to times when who you really are or something you wanted was looked down upon by a parent or authority figure etc. A lot of Chiron issues seem to stem from childhood. 

Chiron in Aries may not be easy. It brings up our wounds. How can we heal wounds if we don't even feel what they are? We could feel insecure in ourselves and afraid to move forward with what we want as these wounds come up. It's time to start healing them though, so that we can stand strong in our own power. 

Aries as the first sign of the zodiac rules new beginnings. It's a cardinal sign that has to do with initiation. We must also heal wounds we have around the ability to start fresh and go after what we want in life. Also, healing our ability to step into our own power. Healing our ability to step into roles of leadership. How have you felt disempowered in your life? It's time to start healing that. 

I also believe that Chiron in Aries will help us heal the 'warrior' energy and masculine energy that is out of wack. Aries is ruled by Mars, which besides being the planet representing masculinity ( Venus is femininity) it is also the 'god of war'. We have known for a long time that we are living in a society where the masculine energy or yang energy predominates. We are wanting to bring the feminine energy more into balance. I think Chiron in Aries will bring up and hopefully help us heal the unbalanced masculine energy. What could also be brought up to heal could be 'the warrior' archetype. Helping us question what type of aggression isn't working anymore? Bringing up age old issues of warfare etc. I'm not saying Chiron in Aries will bring the end of the patriarchy or world peace or anything like that, but it will hopefully bring up some important issues around these themes for healing. To be a catalyst to help us heal our out of whack world. Remember that Chiron in Aries is essentially about healing our identities as individuals. It all starts with one person at a time. Balance your own inner masculine/feminine. Bring your own inner warrior into balance. It all starts with one person at a time. With our actions and our beliefs and what we identify with. 

New Moon in Aries: Finally Time to Plant Those Seeds and Start Fresh

Sunday (April 15th 2018) is a big day as Mercury turns direct on the same day that we have a New Moon in Aries! We have been forced to turn within the past three weeks and it hasn't been easy. Mercury has been retrograde in Aries, which has been difficult as Aries is associated with new beginnings and charging ahead and we have not been able to do that. Mercury still has to retrace it's steps until it's back the degree it was before it went retrograde, but it is still moving forward. 

It's awesome that Mercury turns direct on the day of the New Moon because the phase of the lunar cycle that symbolizes new beginnings and the time to plant your seeds is the New Moon! On top of that the New Moon is in Aries; the first sign of the zodiac associated with new beginnings. Sure looks like things will finally be moving forward! 

The New Moon is conjunct Uranus as well, which could really spice things up for some people. Change could finally be here! Time to shake things up and break free from the restrictive energy you may have felt lately due to harsh aspects between planets in Aries and Capricorn. That energy isn't quite over with, but it doesn't seem as intense as it was. 

Jupiter and Pluto are still in an exact sextile the day of the New Moon too, which is great. This shows us that we are supported in growing and transforming. This aspect represents growing and transforming on a deep level in particular. 

The Aries energy besides bringing potential new beginnings, has to do with us standing in our individuality and our power. If you have been prevented from doing that for some reason, you now have an opportunity to start fresh (New Moon) and break free (Uranus). Mercury retrograde in Aries could have made us think about ourselves a lot. Contemplating our individual power and expression. We may have felt frustrated and restricted. It's time to break free from those seeming limitations. The future is looking brighter now! 

It's interesting to note the big changes that are happening in Aries around this time with other planetary bodies. Chiron is about to enter Aries. We will be healing and dealing with wounds around this Aries energy soon. Also, Uranus is going to leave Aries soon. It's the last New Moon in Aries with Uranus there. It's really important to embrace that energy therefore. To radically embrace our individuality and the freedom we have to embrace that. With all the Capricorn squares lately we may have felt that others or some expectations were restricting us from complete expression of our own individual selves and power. We must see how we are truly free though, and fully embrace this freedom and self-hood at this time before Uranus moves on and this New Moon is really powerful for stepping into that. 

✨Overall this is an exciting New Moon with fresh new energy for us. Enjoy and embrace it and yourself! ✨

Full Moon in Libra: The 'Self', Relationships and Being the Architect of Your Own Life

This Saturday (March 31st 2018) we are having a Full Moon in Libra! It's been an intense time lately and this Full Moon is no different. There's a lot going on around it. 

The Full Moon happens when the Moon and the Sun oppose each other. The Sun and Moon are equally important in a Full Moon and we always deal with two opposite energies. This Full Moon the Sun is in Aries and the Moon is in Libra. The basic energy of this Full Moon all other aspects aside is all about balancing yourself and your own independent needs with that of a relationship or relationships. It's about finding compromise and releasing anything holding you back from that. 

The Sun in Aries is the part of the Full Moon that deals with the 'self' and our independence. The Sun will be conjunct Mercury, which is retrograde, during the Full Moon. This means there's quite a bit of reflection around this time. It's important to really go deep within yourself and reflect at this time. Reflect on who you are, your own independence and how that fits into relationships with other people. Reflect on relationships as well and what you think makes a relationship harmonious. The past may keep popping up at this time. You could be thinking about past events. Times when you may have given yourself up for another person or times when you were willful and selfish and didn't really put the effort you should have into a relationship. Times when things weren't really fair and harmonious. It's important to sort through all these things, so that ultimately you can be happy with yourself and happy within your partnerships. 

The Moon is in Libra for this Full Moon and Libra is ruled by Venus. It's important to take note that the day of the Full Moon Venus enters Taurus. There's a new fresh Venus energy starting that day. Besides ruling Libra, Venus also rules Taurus. This is a good Venus placement. Grounded and sensual. Much better than when Venus was in Aries. This can help us out in the relationship arena. Venus in Taurus gets along with all the Capricorn energy that's going on right now, which is very helpful. Venus in Aries did not do that. 

The difficult part of the Full Moon is a square to both Mars and Saturn in Capricorn. This whole Aries season has been marked by squares that all the planets in Aries are making to all the planets in Capricorn. It's interesting because Aries is ruled by Mars and Mars is in Capricorn! So not only is all the Aries energy coming up against Capricorn blocks, it's ruled by it! It's quite a Saturnian and Capricornian time. We may feel like we're coming against blocks of different kinds, which can bring out anger and frustration in some people. There's a sense of restriction and not being able to move forward quite yet or get what we want. Aries energy is impulsive. We can't be impulsive at this time though. If you were to act impulsively right now the price to pay would be pretty high. Aries is the child and Capricorn is the parent that says 'no!'. It sounds like a bummer, but it's all for a reason. The universe is always on our side, remember that. We can indeed have what we want, but we must be patient, build slowly and be practical. Saturn rules authority and parental figures. We need to step into our own authority and be our own parent. These aspects we are having are forcing us to 'grow up'. Take your life seriously! Decide what you want seriously and start building it practically and responsibly. When you act like a little child who just impulsively wants things and so you just does things without thinking, you are not serving your highest good. Take your own life seriously and think about whether something contributes to the greater plan of your life before you do it. The brakes are on at this time, but it's for a greater purpose. This also contributes to relationships. We should take them more seriously as well. Decide what you want to build in terms of relationships and be committed to that. 

You are the architect of your own life. Sit down and think about what kind of life you would like to build. What do you truly want for yourself that would serve your highest good? What do you want your relationships to look like? Sit down at the drawing board and think. Reflect on things that have already happened to get clearer on what is right for you. When Mercury Retrograde is over you can start drawing. Perhaps you are truly sitting down to a clean slate at this time because of lots of changes. Perhaps you have already been drawing up the life you want, but you need to take a break and reflect on it. Do you need to tweak some things? Have you decided you

want to add something you didn't know you wanted before? You only get this one life as the person you are now, so take it seriously and decide to create a life that is fulfilling. 

Mercury Retrograde in Aries

It's Aries season, the season of new beginnings where the desire to charge forward is strong. A Mercury Retrograde started on March 22nd though and Mercury will be retrograde for three weeks. It's time to hold your horses and turn within right now.

Typical Retrograde Things to Keep in Mind

1. Miscommunication

This is extra highlighted with Mercury in Aries, which is an impulsive communication placement to begin with. Watch what you say! Really think about what you're going to say before you say it because it could very easily be taken the wrong way this retrograde. 

2. Technology Issues 

Any technology, gadgets or forms of transportation could get a little wonky at this time. Patience is key. Some things go wrong because you put off fixing it beforehand. 

3. Travel

It's totally ok to travel during Mercury Retrograde. I've done it myself and it went smoothly. It's just important to be careful with your travel plans and make sure you double check everything and use caution. 

4. Don't Start Any New Ventures or Sign Contracts

Sometimes life happens regardless of Mercury Retrograde and you could find yourself having to sign something. Just really take your time to read everything if that's true. New things started are usually subject to change during this time. 

5. Don't Make Huge Purchases 

You could regret it later and wonder why on earth you thought it was a good idea to spend so much money on whatever it is you happened to buy. 

5.The Past Resurfacing 

The past could come up. Sometimes you need to deal with or reflect on something form the past. Other times people from the past pop up, but it doesn't necessarily mean much. Use discernment.  For relationships in particular this can be an interesting time. It isn't totally advisable to start something new or end a relationship during this time. Things aren't clear right now and the nature of things could very easily change when the retrograde is over. 

What is this Retrograde Good For?

This is a time to put on the brakes a bit. Reflect. Rethink. Redo. Basically anything with Re in front of it. With Mercury in Aries our minds may be full of exciting new ideas. This needs to be a time of reviewing and planning what we would like next in our lives. Aries is ruled by Mars, so this retrograde is ruled by Mars in Capricorn. Mars in Capricorn reminds us to build brick by brick. This is a time for planning, not running head first into something. Stay practical. 

Aries also has to do with independence and individuality. It is the first sign of the zodiac. The statement Aries makes is simply, 'I Am. ' It's a good idea to really tune into yourself and ask yourself 'who am I?' Mercury will trine the North Node in Leo pretty early on too, which furthers this energy. North Node in Leo has been about getting in touch with our authenticity. This can be a great time to really turn inwards and think about your identity and what is authentically you. Spend some quality time with yourself. 

New Moon in Pisces: Time to Heal Your Connection to Your Spirit and the Universe to Birth a New You

On Saturday March 17th 2018, we are having a New Moon in Pisces! A connection to Chiron makes this New Moon a great healing opportunity. 

New Moon's always mark a period of new beginnings where we can plant seeds. This is an interesting one though because Pisces is the end of the zodiac and this New Moon is taking place at very late degrees of Pisces. So there is a feeling of needing to complete something at this time. We have the astrological new year coming up next week, which starts to usher in new energy. Yet, then we have a Mercury Retrograde and we will need to reflect. There's lots of different energies right now. We have newness and opportunities for fresh starts, yet needing to complete a cycle and the need to reflect. 

With the New Moon in Pisces what we do have an opportunity for is a new beginning on the level of of spirit. The most significant thing happening during this New Moon I think, is a conjunction to Chiron. Chiron is at the end of Pisces as well. It has been there since 2010 and is about to leave in April. Not only are we tying up an astrological year, but we are also ending a Chiron cycle. 

With this New Moon happening next to Chiron at the end of Chiron's time in Pisces we have an opportunity to heal. Especially the things we have gone through since 2010. Time to lay those issues to rest. When we heal and integrate these lessons, we are able to have a fresh start on a soul level at this time. 

The things that are begging to be healed at this time have to do with our spirits and our sense of spirituality. If you have been disconnected from your own spirit, it's time to connect. No more feeling lonely and isolated. No more feeling like something is missing. What you're missing is your own beautiful true self! Connect to the universe and all that is as well. Whatever your beliefs may be, connect to some sort of spirituality. Remember there is more than this material world. Maybe when you think about the bigger picture, it doesn't all seem so hopeless. Think about this vast and amazing universe you are apart of! 

This is a time to stop being a victim. Embrace yourself and your experiences. It's also important to stop escaping. It's kind of funny that this New Moon falls on St. Patrick's day because lots of people like to drink on that day. Some may really feel like it because of the Pisces energy, but that is the lower manifestation of Pisces. You won't heal your wounds in a bottle. You can heal them when you start to realize how whole you already are on a spirit level. Escapism through substances will only block deeper connection. It won't fill the void you feel either. 

While the goal is to heal, we may find that wounds come up at this time. We could feel sensitive. Let the healing process happen though. Chiron in Pisces is only trying to heal our disconnection from the universe and our spirits and all the wounds that come from this disconnection. At the end of Chiron in Pisces, it's just so important to realize this. We will have a retrograde where Chiron will go back into Pisces later in the year and we will have an opportunity to revisit some things, but it's still important to heal now. Humanity has become disconnected from spirit and it's time to heal. We've been so focused on this material world and all the madness. We're missing out on the unity, beauty, and wonder of our souls and the universe. 

~Overall this is a time to let go of the old and finally lay some wounds to rest. Heal our connection to our spirits and all that is. Then during this time you can birth a new you. A you that is more healed and connected than before. When this happens, watch the magic unfold~