November 2009
INsight
A year ago, almost to the day, the first Saturn-Uranus opposition triggered an era of “change” with the election of Barrack Obama to the US presidency. Although Saturn has moved into Libra and is now seven degrees on from its opposition with Uranus, this Full Moon reminds us that we are in a long cycle of immense change. There are two more hits to come next year.
Now that Saturn has shifted out of Virgo, mutable signs can breathe a little easier. Yet just after the Earth crossed Saturn’s ring plane a few weeks ago, it was discovered that Saturn had a new ring, much wider and extensive than its other rings. This new ring discovery is a timely reminder that reality cannot be avoided, but also shows us the nature of our “reality” depends on our conscious awareness, which continues to expand, just like the universe.
This is quite a powerful Full Moon. The Moon is exalted in Taurus while opposing Mercury and Ceres as well as the Sun, setting up a fixed T-Square with Mars in Leo, which continues to slow in preparation for its retro cycle next month. With Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron in Aquarius, there is a lot of fixed energy at work. This brings an “all or nothing” feel to this Full Moon.
Fixed signs are determined, persistent, passionate and intense. Associated with the height of each season, these signs are known for their capacity to get results and endure, but they can also be stubborn and inflexible and given to extremes.
Fixed signs see things through to the end, no matter what. Enhanced by Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter in Aquarius and boosted by Mars in Leo, this Full Moon has extra oomph.
Fixity is able to withstand pressure from external factors, for example it can be difficult to penetrate, or influence those with an emphasis of planets in fixed signs.
The weakness of fixity is its inflexibility, which makes it brittle and liable to break, rather than bend.
When things start to change, or when they encounter something contrary to their own ideas, those with an excess of fixity will invariably dig in their heels and become more fixed.
Fixed signs are strong and never give up. Highly motivated towards getting a result, fixed signs are able to concentrate and persist in their efforts despite setbacks. They can overcome obstacles by combining staying power and will power.
TAURUS Fixed Earth
At its best: Sets high standards of behaviour, quality aesthetics and values. Establishes solid ground rules. At its worst: Liable to be stubborn, judgemental, materialistic and possessive. |
LEO Fixed Fire
At its best: Highly creative and conscious. Strong leadership qualities.
At its worst: Given to arrogance, pride, vanity and narcissism. |
SCORPIO Fixed Water
At its best: Depth of feeling and capacity to comprehend life’s mysteries.
At its worst: Jealous, possessive, paranoid, fatalistic. |
AQUARIUS Fixed Air
At its best: Inventive mind full of new ideas. Ability to think outside the square.
At its worst: Know-it-all. Mentally arrogant, lacking compassion. |
When operating negatively, fixed signs tend to assume the worst, regardless of actual circumstances.
As a result they view life according to a set of values and opinions which are only measured on a scale of “good” or “bad”. This can lead to a judgemental attitude.
With so much fixed energy at this Full Moon, over-reactions and making premature judgements are things to watch for.
On the plus side, this Full Moon asks us to finish what we have started and honour our passions, while recognising that holding on too tightly can stifle growth.
Sometimes it’s necessary to let go, reduce or cut back. Pruning the
right branches at the right time is necessary for new growth next season so we can appreciate that growth is cyclic, it's not just about having more, or something better.
Scorpio New Moon
17 November 2009
The Sabian symbol for this New Moon is; an x-ray. This potent degree of the zodiac is one of penetration, of seeing beneath appearances to reveal underlying structures, causes and motives.
At this New Moon we have the capacity to see beneath the surface.
Scorpio is associated with the regenerative processes of life and death; the ultimate transformation. Endings come before new beginnings. In releasing the tendency to judge, to possess, to own, or control, we make way for new growth and development.
Icons of healing, Hygeia and Chiron are opposing one another in this New Moon chart, and squaring the Sun and Moon. The North Node and Uranus/Juno are creating a healing yod with Hygeia too. Childhood wounds might be re-opened at this time, yet the first step in the healing process comes when wounds are exposed to light of consciousness.
This is a very healing New Moon where we have to potential to penetrate and understand new layers of our unconscious patterns.
