Two Full Moons in October 2020

Generally we see a Full Moon and a New Moon in a month’s time. But this month, we will see two Full Moons, with the second called the “Blue Moon.” Just what does that mean? You’ve heard the saying, “once in a Blue Moon” haven’t you? It refers to something happening very rarely, and in keeping with that, we see a second Full Moon in one month very rarely; about every 32 months.

In the month of October, we have a Full Moon on October 1st at 2:06 PM, PDT in the sign of Aries; stationed at 9 degrees 8 minutes. This Moon is in a Fire Sign, full of energy, initiative and power. Knowing the Full Moon indicates the culmination of what was begun on the New Moon, we are ready to “harvest” all the seeds sown then. This Moon, in fact, is called the “Harvest Moon” as it is the first Full Moon following the Equinox. Whether or not you have a garden to harvest, a project coming to completion, or an initiative you began with the New Moon, look at this time to gather and sort your creation, and use Aries energy and courage to finish your project(s) and make way for the next.

We know that a Full Moon can exaggerate, overwhelm and create havoc for some. But look out when this Full Moon in Aries gets going; Aries is ruled by Mars. Mars is the planet of war and can create strife, friction and arguments on this day especially. So in order to give positive power to your life during this time, doing something with passion, enthusiasm and spirit is a great outlet. You cannot deter this energy or it becomes explosive; use it to the fullest extent. Mars is male and active and this force and vitality shouldn’t be wasted on anger and frustration. Pull out all the stops and get busy.

Then, on October 31st we have the 2nd Full Moon in Taurus; just in time for Halloween! This Moon is in the sign of Taurus, stationed at 8 degrees 38 minutes, at 7:51 AM, PDT. And, this is the last day of Daylight Savings Time for this year. This is a very different Full Moon in the fixed Earth Sign of Taurus. This sign is solid, grounded and anchored in its energy, and the problem here can be stubbornness. It is a sign that loves sensory pleasures, beauty in all forms and harmony.

This Full Moon in Taurus will be following the New Moon in Libra, and with the planet Venus leading the way, balance will be key. Both Taurus and Libra have Venus as their rulership, making this month an inspiration to beautify our lives. Venus is feminine and passive in nature, very different from Mars and the Moon in Aries. On this day our imagination is lit with ideas and plans to soften our view of life, to welcome relationships with an open heart and be motivated to create harmony. Just don’t let the Libra energy make you want to please others so much you forget yourself in the mix. This could lead to resentments and grudge holding, which Taurus can be great at. The balance of me and you, them and us, ours and theirs is important now and always.

So, how do we celebrate this duo of Full Moons? Look to the Full Moon in Aries as the harvest of the Summer season, and the extra energy needed to put those creations began in Summer, to bed. “​For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven”. The greatest way to celebrate this day is in sharing your “harvest” and all you have gained through the Summer season. Then on to the “Blue Moon” of Halloween! Such a perfect occasion to have a Full Moon. And with the celebration of Samhain in the Gaelic tradition beginning on October 31 and ending on November 1st, it ends the harvest season and begins the darker half of the year. This is when we honor the dead, and it r​ efers to the saints celebrated on All Saints' Day, which is November 1 So, Halloween is just an old-fashioned way of saying "the night before All Saints' Day" — also called Hallowmas or All Hallows' Day.

The children will be out in costume, gathering candy and enjoying their booty for days to come. But for the adults, it’s also time to celebrate the occasion with the fullness of the Autumn season in full aray. Decorate your home, beautify your life and commemorate the holiday with treats and artistry. Time to light the bonfire and have a festive gathering. That will be easy with the Taurus Full Moon, as the inspiration is there.

This will be an especially potent month for us all; let's enjoy the season and the creativity that comes with it!

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New Moon in Virgo September 17th, 2020 at 4 AM PDT

This is the sign of the harvest, and the time is ripe for creating order in our creation. If we look at our lives as a metaphor for our garden and how it’s ready to pick and gather what we have sewn in the time between now and our last New Moon in Leo, we can see what has grown abundantly and what has withered on the vine.

With the Sun and Moon in Virgo at 25 degrees, we look at the other planets and relationships to these luminaries. The good news is we have a Saturn trine, at 25 degrees Capricorn. This is a beneficial relationship, as it supports the serious side of Virgo that wants to create solutions to the practical concerns of life such as health, meaningful work, and successfully managing routines.

This energy is detail oriented, and wants to look at everything analytically and without undue emotion in order to solve issues. It is a sign that is highly critical of waste, abuse, and selfishness so kindness is in order here. An open heart to one’s self as well as others assists in using this energy properly.

We also have an Inconjunct from these luminaries to Mars at 27 degrees Aries. Mars in Aries is “me” oriented, where the Sun and Moon are in “we” thinking. With the inconjunct we have adjustments to make, so see where in yourself this balance or imbalance lies. This time calls for generosity, as we have only to give of ourselves and our skills and talents. Virgo is in service to humanity and we need to look at where we are in service to ourselves and others. Are we healthy? Enjoying our work and service, or resentful of our obligations? Is our house in order or are we living in squalor? We have an opportunity here to organize our lives with the assistance of these energies.

Rather than a journey that takes us to our subconscious, I choose to consciously pick a job to do like cleaning out a closet. Tear it apart, take everything out, and objectively see what we need and what we should let go of. You can be very generous here, seeing what you have and haven’t used, needed, or relied on that someone else can benefit from.

These “things” in our closets are at times kept for all the wrong reasons. Something we used to wear when our body was different, stuff we used to use; or got when we thought we needed it but really didn’t. Exercise gear we fell out of love with. Stacks of old reading materials that we have read but don’t trust we will remember what we learned from them. It’s time to unclutter in order to have our lives organized and efficient. When we stockpile old elements in the material world it limits our ability to create what we need in our lives now. We are ever changing, and with that understanding allow yourself to finally let go of what you have been holding on to, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Once you have boxed and bagged up your donations for others, and put what you are keeping back into your closet, don’t you feel lighter? Doesn’t the closet space look clean and free from the debris of the past? Now is the time to celebrate this New Moon with pride in yourself and confidence knowing you can let go of attachments you don’t need. This exercise works on the conscious and unconscious level. You can set your goals with the knowledge you are creating from a clean slate, free of fear of letting go.

Judy Crescenzo

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The Autumn Equinox 9/22/2020 at 6:30 AM PDT

On September 22 we will celebrate the turning point from Summer into Fall. We can already feel it in the air, as ​meteorological fall began September 1st. The Equinox marks the time where the Sun leaves the sign of Virgo and moves into Libra.

What’s so special about the Equinox? Why has it been celebrated by cultures for centuries? There are stone circles and ancient sites that have been created to feature the Sun in the positions of the Equinoxes and Solstices for reasons that have been speculated on for eons. Some say it’s so people could count the cycles of life; know when to plant, when to harvest, when to prepare for either. Others believe there is magic to these turning points from one season to another, and in order to receive the magic for ourselves, ritual is in order. The magic to celebrate at this time is the enchantment of gratitude. We celebrate the abundance, the harvest, and everything we have been blessed with thus far.

I know some of you may think after these difficult times, what do we have to be grateful for? After our lives have been turned upside down, inside out. But Spirit and life has gotten our attention, slowed down our usual existence and forced us to look at ourselves in our lives. Instead of the trance existence we were living day in day out, our wings were clipped and we had to sit still and think. Now is the time to look back and see how we behaved during these times, what we have learned, how we can change. The Equinox is all about change, and moving in new directions.

Time to reinvent ourselves. Take inventory of all of your skills, your interests, your passions and see where they may fit into the world of tomorrow. Staying stuck and resentful isn’t an option. With the Air Sign of Libra coming on the 22nd, we leave behind the Earth sign of Virgo with a new inspiration. Libra energy is mental, inventive and balanced. The glyph for Libra is the scales in balance, and that is the goal here. We’ve been exposed to both the light and the dark, and it is time to strike a balance within ourselves.

I like to go big when celebrating this Equinox. I love to gather elements that represent this occasion, like a feast of garden delights, crystals, decks of cards, Runes, stones and head for my favorite sacred place. For me it is the beach, but it can be anywhere you feel magical and uplifted.

Then I gather rocks and create a medicine wheel which to me represents the 4 directions and the 4 seasons. As I set up my magical ritual I’m considering, listening to guidance, looking and listening. Once it is completed, I set my intention and enter the wheel. At this point I am in communion with All That Is and spend these moments being grateful for my life and all that is in it.

After moving through the wheel I thank all those invisible beings who have joined me in this journey ​to myself​, and send them love from my heart to theirs. Once the ritual is over it’s time to light the bonfire and share the cornucopia with those people who have joined me. Now is the time to share stories, to pass the talking stick and open up to the oneness of the balance between the light and the dark. So on this Equinox, GO BIG;)

Judy Crescenzo

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