Aquarius New Moon ~ Think Big Picture!

Monday’s New Moon in innovative, forward-thinking Aquarius, brings a Big Picture vibe, encouraging you to expand beyond your normal parameters--daily patterns, old habits, limitations—and let your mind take flight. Aquarius Moons celebrate individuality and highlight our unique gifts and dharma, reminding us that the world would be very boring, if we were all the same! 

This New Moon is joined by intellectually curious Mercury, adding mental intensity, as we reflect upon what inspires us, especially in regards to making change. The next few days could bring unexpected information into your midst that is both surprising and unsettling, yet also offering new clarity to help you move forward. Be open to Aha! moments, as the Aquarius New Moon illuminates ground-breaking ideas that could revolutionize your daily game!  

Happy Illuminations!

New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Aquarius ~ Break Free from the Past!

Thursday’s New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Aquarius is a cosmic big bang moment, both on a personal and universal level, for this lunar/solar event offers an opportunity to dramatically release the past and embrace a positive new beginning. Solar Eclipses are turbo-charged New Moons, opening new portals to change and evolution, especially in the sign of Big Picture Aquarius.

Aquarius, ruled by the planet Uranus, is the great awakener. It inspires us to break free, to rebel from old limitations, past restrictions and outlived conventions to embrace a bigger and better way of being. One that is more aligned with the greater good, and higher potentials. This is a moment to consider your place in the Universe. Aquarius reminds us that we are energetic beings, and that our thoughts and consciousness impacts not only our reality, but the collective reality as well.  

This Solar Eclipse joins Mercury, the communication planet, highlighting ideals, innovation, education and sharing ideas. This is a time to consider the impact of your words and actions. This New Moon/Solar Eclipse inspires communicating your truth, being open, and expressing your true self in a healthy way.

February’s Solar Eclipse, offers a full circle moment with January’s Lunar Eclipse, and last August’s Solar Eclipse, both in Leo. Leo and Aquarius form a cosmic polarity, each influencing the other, inspiring individual change in service of the greater good. This is a time to contemplate your journey and evolution over the last six months or so, to see what has changed and how you have grown.

The next few days is a time to actively work with these energies. Take time to listen to your heart’s desires, and consider any blocks that may be keeping you from fulfilling your true purpose, your greater self.  Releasing and clearing rituals are especially potent now.

Aquarius New Moon & The Year of the Fire Rooster!

Aquarius New Moon, Friday, January 27th: 4:07pm PST.

New moon, new beginnings, and the Aquarius new moon is ripe with possibility. Innovation and insight are highlighted, as is a sense of revolution. Change is in the air, big time, and there’s momentum to breakthrough old structures and ways of being. But don’t overdo. Change is great—but you want to make sure it is sustainable.

Year of the Fire Rooster, Sat January 28th.

Cock-a-doodle-doo! Welcome to the Year of the Fire Rooster, a year where Strength, Independence and Self-Reliance are key. The Year of the Rooster is a powerful one, with no middle of the road when it comes to moving forward. This year, impressions count. You’ll want to look your best and be clear on your intentions concerning love, money and business. Stick to practical and well-proven paths to ensure success, rather than risky ventures.

What’s in store:

Rat: Plan to enjoy many happy events, including the prospect of financial success.

Ox: A very good year! Be open to unexpected opportunities and positive unforeseen events.

Tiger: You will not lack anything, and devoted friends will be a big part of your success.

Dragon: This is an especially good year, full of opportunity, positive news and profitable business.

Snake: This is your time to standout professionally, don’t hesitate to make our presence known.

Horse: Change and opportunity for growth. You’re focused on achievement and success comes in being open.

Goat: Expect challenges, especially in regards to expansion. Watch finances closely. Family is important now.

Monkey: Partnerships are highlighted and romance in the air. Pay attention to your relationships—they are key.

Rooster: A problem solving year. Look for support from others, especially people of influence.

Rabbit: Don’t let the brash Rooster intimidate you! Stand for what you believe in, and let the chips fall where they may.

Boar: Expect a busy year, with much change. Success comes from patience and a positive attitude.

Dog: Expect the unexpected. Health and wellness are highlighted. Pay attention to your relationships—they are important now.

Happy Illuminations! 

Aquarius Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse!

The Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse in the sign of Aquarius occurs on Thursday, August 18th (2:26am PST). This lunar event is actually quite extraordinary, for several reasons. First of all, it's a lunar eclipse! representing major transformation. And it has no significant conflicting influences from any fixed stars or planetary players, giving it a sense of un-encumbrance—like a cosmic breath of fresh air!

It is also a part of a “Yod”--a rare planetary aspect. On a spiritual level, a Yod signifies a karmic lesson or mission, representing something in your life that needs to be transformed in order for your soul to evolve. This is a time to look to the future. What do you want to create in your life, and does it fit with your higher purpose? The word that comes to mind is “Dharma”—the concept that we all have an individual purpose in this lifetime, and that it’s important to express it.

To me, the full moon/lunar eclipse aligns with the higher “Age of Aquarius” vibration. The Age of Aquarius is happening now, and represents the new planetary paradigm in which one’s individual gifts are highlighted, in service of the greater good. Personally, I have greatly been feeling this vibration, wanting to align myself with something bigger, something that is of service on a greater level. Although this is taking me outside of my old comfort zones, I’m working with it and feeling much grace in the process. 

If you are familiar with your astrology chart, look to the house that is ruled by Aquarius, it is where your transformation is likely to unfold. (You can download your astro chart for free at astrology.com) For example, I have Aquarius on my 7th house of relationships, stimulating both my relationships with others, and my relationship with myself and my outward identity.

The challenging Saturn square Neptune of late has brought a lot of fear and anxiety into the collective. The Full Moon/Lunar eclipse offers relief, bringing new insight, discoveries and emotional freedom. It is greasing the wheel for exciting changes for a brighter feature. Your “mission” now? To use positive thinking to make the most of new opportunities. And don’t forget to have some fun—this social moon says it’s time to celebrate, commune with others and look forward to your future.

 Happy illuminations!  

Aquarius New Moon & The Year of the Monkey!

Aquarius New Moon, Monday, February 8th 6:38pm PST: I’m calling this new moon, the same day as the beginning of the Chinese New Year—The Monkey Moon! The sign of Aquarius, like the Monkey, is innovative, forward-thinking and loves to shake things up. This new moon illuminates your Bigger Picture, and is an excellent time to get moving on new projects, go outside your comfort zones; take some risks and most importantly trust your instincts--they're super in tune now. It’s not an excellent moment for relationship building, however. You’re going to want extra space, to focus and nurture your inspirations.

The 2016 Red Monkey year carries the energy of invention, intelligence, global change, creativity and breakthroughs. Which fits with the 2016 western astrological landscape as well. The Year of the Monkey is a good year to break free and take calculated risks. The Monkey is impatient, ingenious and doesn’t stand on convention. He is a rebellious trickster and encourages us to be strategic, and follow our heart’s desires!

Here’s the forecast for each of the Chinese Astrological signs (from astrologyclub.org):

Amazing Year for: Rats, Dragons, Monkeys—brings charm and confidence. Unstable but dynamic!

Positive Year for: Goats, Rabbits, Oxen—improvement in all area of life. Progress finally!

Exciting Year for: Rooster, Horses—Tricky situations abound. Enjoy the stimulation!

Complex Year for: Tigers, Snakes, Boars, Dog—strong focus and objectivity bring the best results!

Happy Illuminations and let the Monkey Business begin!