Full Moon in Scorpio, May 15th 2022

At 9:14 PM PST the Moon is full in Scorpio. The Sun at 25 degrees Taurus and the Moon at 25 degrees Scorpio exactly oppose each other. At this time we have a Total Lunar Eclipse, so this Full Moon is very important, in so many ways!

To begin with, the Scorpio Full Moon has been celebrated by cultures that revere the birth, life and death of Buddha. Vesak festivals are held yearly in May during the Full Moon. It is a time of festivities and honoring the teachings he gave us. We couldn’t be reminded at a better time, with the Great Invocation:

“From the point of Light within the Mind of God Let light stream forth into the minds of men. Let Light descend on Earth. From the point of Love within the Heart of God Let love stream forth into the hearts of men. May Christ return to Earth. From the Center where the Will of God is known Let purpose guide the little wills of men The purpose which the Masters know and serve. From the Center which we call the race of men Let the Plan of Love and Light work out. And may it seal the door where evil dwells

Let Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth.”

A Lunar Eclipse Full Moon is potent, especially with the Sun and Moon in these fixed signs. Lunar Eclipses encourage us to visit our “shadow self”; to see what is really running the show in our lives. We must face the truth about our emotions and what we fear as the energies exaggerate our feelings. With our sensitivities heightened we are prone to respond with breakdowns, breakups, or breakthroughs!

Scorpio is a Fixed Water sign. Fixed as it lands on the second month of a season (Autumn), ensuring a determined and at times stubborn energy. The element of Water makes it very sensitive and somewhat suspicious. Because this energy is so powerful and at times touchy, it can be difficult to navigate. Driven by passionate feelings and needing to control in order to feel safe, this sign can be interpreted as “if you want it done right you need to do it yourself.” Scorpios are typically managers, second in command, or strong leaders.

Scorpio’s glyph of the Scorpion shows the lower nature of this sign, with its mighty sting. Crossing a Scorpio can be dangerous; grudges can be held for a long time if they feel slighted. The higher nature of Scorpio is depicted as the eagle, flying high and seeking wisdom from above. The ruling Planet is Pluto, the destroyer and transformer. So when we have a Scorpio Full Moon there are many potentials!

This year we have the Sun conjunct the North Node in Taurus, and the Full Moon Eclipse conjunct the South Node in Scorpio. The nodes indicate our mission in this lifetime opposite what we have done over and over in other lifetimes. The South Node shows us where we have been before, and what we wish to release to make this lifetime right. The theme of Taurus and Scorpio energies will be revisited over and over this year, guiding us to transformation. But, the common ground here is looking at the haves and the have nots, relating to finances, to comforts like food and shelter, and security. These are big headlines in the news right now, as these influences are felt throughout the world.

So, if you are feeling insecure you are bound to be affected by this event.

The good news is we have planets working with these luminaries to bring us hope and optimism in the midst of chaos. Mars is in Pisces, sextiling the Sun and trining the Moon. It lends self confidence and an intuitive sense as to what to do for our highest good. Neptune is one degree away from Mars in Pisces, with the same aspects to the Sun and Moon. Neptune, which rules Pisces, is right at home here. Adding more spiritual values to color your intention, it can be a very creative time where beautifying your world brings much joy.

Pluto gets involved by trining the Sun and sextiling the Moon. You will find you have access to a deep belief in your own power and your ability to survive any change, and emerge victoriously from any difficulty. You are able to handle an emotional crisis very well with Pluto’s help, and you can find the deep roots of emotional problems and how to cure them.

The one planet that gives this event a challenge is Saturn, which in Aquarius squares the Sun and Moon; T-Square. The challenge is self doubt. You will want to be highly disciplined and responsible to your obligations and duties and may struggle more than you need to, and take yourself too seriously. Your insecurity can make you feel that you must do something or be something other than what you are in order to receive approval and acceptance from others. You can gain inner security and strength through periods of solitude if you view them as times to nourish yourself and develop your own interests, rather than as times of loneliness.

So, much to consider here. We can use this Full Moon Eclipse to witness our own dark side as represented by our fears and worries, and remind ourselves we can change ourselves for the better. We can become better friends, better partners when we access our own foibles and remedy them. We are malleable beings, shape shifters if you will; the choice is yours. In the midst of this crazy and wonderful world, who do you want to be?

Thank you Judy🙏

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New Moon in Taurus 2022

On April 30th at 1:27 PM PDT the Sun and Moon conjoin at 10 degrees Taurus 28 minutes. Also, there is a Partial Solar Eclipse 15 minutes after the moment of the New Moon! We have an upgrade available to us; through love, purity of purpose, and taking the best of care of ourselves and those around us.

This is the first Eclipse of the year, and with it comes opportunities. When we have a Solar Eclipse, astrologically speaking; it lights the “dark side”, or our known/unknown issues of wherever it lands in our birth chart. The house placement as well as any close in degree planets take on great importance. For instance, in my birth chart this Eclipse will sit in my third house; no planets anywhere close. The 3rd house has to do with siblings, relatives, communications and short distance travel. Also, I consider the bodily effects it may induce, which would include my nervous system, and my thinking abilities. All of this adds up to what is actually taking place in my life the following day, so I get to consider how I can participate in this opportunity for my highest good. Knowledge is power. If you research your own chart you can find where this event will take place (house placement, etc.) and how it will light your way.

Taurus is the first Earth Sign of the zodiac. It is grounded, responsible, dedicated and resourceful. It is a Fixed Sign, landing in the second month of the season of Spring. Taurus is downright stubborn and can be difficult to budge once their mind is made up. But this can be an asset as it keeps the Tauren on task until the end. Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus. This planet is feminine/passive in its energy, the embodiment of the Roman Goddess, who represents love, beauty, fertility and prosperity. The fine vibration of this planet encourages grace, compassion and devotion.

Consider that whether or not you are a Taurus, we all are influenced by the signs the luminaries and planets are in. We all have 12 houses in our charts, and somewhere in there is Taurus. So, when there is a New Moon, Full Moon, Lunar or Solar Eclipse, we all are being guided to modify ourselves or our behavior somehow. The more we learn about our own blueprints, our birth chart, we can put this information into perspective and expand our awareness of what is being asked of us by our higher self. These are portals of possibilities, depending on how we participate in them! And with every New Moon, it is time to set our intention for what we are creating.

As we look at the planets and their relationships to this event, the Sun and Moon are sextiled by Mars at 11 degrees Pisces. This planet brings a no nonsense approach to the occasion, with confidence and energy, and a willingness to fight for the underdog. Mars in this sign is not ego driven and works well with the luminaries. The Sun and Moon are joined in a close conjunction by Uranus at 14 degrees Taurus. This inspires the unconventional approach, original thinking and a passion for freedom. Unexpected developments, sudden changes and breakthroughs are all part of Uranus’s strategy. In Taurus, again where it lands in your chart is where these improvements can take place.

With the North Node of the Moon in Taurus, and the South Node in Scorpio; these signs will be a recurring theme this year. Taurus=personal values, and Scorpio=values shared with others. It is time to do a wide overview of where you sit in this axis. The world is being affected by these energies and we are all being urged to improve. There is a balance to be struck, where we care equally about our own well being and the success of others. These planets have to do with money and possessions, as well as what provides comfort and nourishment. The issues of sharing versus hoarding, generosity versus manipulation come into play. The highest version of these energies will encourage us to first and foremost take excellent care of ourselves in order to share and provide for others. Wherever you live in fear of lack, get to work. The very notion that you are hopeless brings lack. Look around you for a way out of your own limitations, there couldn’t be a better time to think outside the box for answers. As the world shouts shortages, supply chain issues, high prices, it’s time to prepare. Consider what you will need when this occurs so that you’re not caught off guard. Stock up now.

The simple answer is to find love in your heart for yourself and others. Take a walk in their shoes, look at their chart, and find the source of their actions. Be wise and understanding, keep yourself out of harm's way, but extend your compassion and grow. The knowledge you gain from really knowing yourself and others can only improve your life and take you from judgment to the freedom from prejudice. Understanding what motivates us is enlightening. Take the challenge and set your intention with the balance in mind that we are all here together.

Thank you Judy for your beautiful insight! 💓

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Full Moon in Libra 2022

On April 16th at 11:55 AM PDT the Sun in Aries opposes the Moon in Libra at 26 degrees 46 minutes. This Full Moon event is an interesting one, with potential for things coming to a head! We are in a very complex and dangerous time in our world, where a Full Moon is all we need! Typically, Full Moons bring out our need for resolution on what was set in motion on the New Moon. The Aries New Moon was a time to set individual goals, considering what YOU really want to happen in your life. Now, the Libra Full Moon steps back to look at the “we”, the “us” that we are part of.

Libra is a Cardinal Air Sign. Cardinal as it begins the first month of autumn, and is the “conflicted leader” who wants everyone to be happy. Libra wants to give everyone a voice when leading a group, and can compromise their own will. This makes it hard for the Libran energy to find its leadership opportunities, as its nature is to seek all sides and at times, take no sides. The air element indicates this is a mental sign, intellectual and psychological. There is a social energy, bent on the more the merrier. But, this Air Sign seeks balance through isolation at times, to recharge and rethink. They are so mental and fair, at times they go around in circles trying to make a decision. This can be overcome through discipline and courage.

Venus rules Libra, and this femine energy seeks harmony, beauty, and justice. Venus is the planet that indicates what we value, be it people, possessions, health, money or whatever matters most. Libra is an active/positive polarity, but its ruling planet is passive/negative. Thus, the need for balance with this sign. The glyph for Libra is the scales in balance. It shows us our need for relationships and functioning well within them.

So on this occasion the Sun and Full Moon are both square Pluto creating a Cardinal T-Square. Pluto, at 28 degrees Capricorn stirs it up with a challenge to these already challenged luminaries. The push and pull of these Cardinal energies leads to the tendency to resort to rebellion, and hopefully transformation. These three all want a voice here; the Sun in Aries/self, the Moon in Libra/us in relationship with others, and Pluto in Capricorn/death and rebirth. These passions are released through full communications and a hunger for understanding and being understood. We have been fed stories from one or another side, very different from each other, just what is happening in our world. Periscope that into your personal life, in that the solution is honesty and compassion for every soul. Start at home, start with your most personal relationships and see if they’re in balance or not. See if you lean to one or another polarity, and seek your footing. The time is ripe.

Jupiter and Neptune are conjoined at 24 degrees Pisces. The good news is these planets will shower us with goodwill and generosity, and will encourage us to be considerate and loving to our fellow neighbors and family. We can listen more intently and be heard as well. The not so good news is it can cloud our judgment in Pisces. We may see the broad strokes much clearer than the details, which can get us in trouble. We can be more gullible and misled. Stay grounded and allow this lofty power to rub off the rough edges in any conflicts. Open your heart up to compromise, release yourself from preconceived notions, and do the right thing.

On the West Coast, this happens mid-day, and deserves a lovely setting and lunch break;) Beauty is the theme as the flowers begin to bloom and their fragrance is noticeable. Take a moment to align yourself and breathe deep. Imagine how you can make your world more lovely which will inspire you to smile more. Whatever your goal was at the New Moon in Aries, expand it out beyond yourself to include those that you love. Hold the image in your heart of everyone transforming into their highest version, following their creativity in whatever form it takes. Like the garden, plant the seeds you wish to harvest later after the work and nurturing it takes to be successful.

This Full Moon gives us the opportunity to balance our relationships with a loving heart. Be the change you wish to see in the world, from the inside out. We hope that these energies inspire those in power to do the right thing. Celebrate this day with everything that is important to you.

🙏 Judy Crescenzo

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