Full Moon in Gemini 2021

On December 18th at 8:36 PM PST, the Sun and Moon oppose each other; the Sun stationed at 27 degrees Sagittarius 29 minutes, and the Moon stationed at 27 degrees Gemini 29 minutes. This Full Moon is the culmination of the Eclipse season of Sagittarius/Gemini, and sets the stage for graduation.

This Full Moon is ruled by Mercury, and we are being led into the arena to fight for what we think is true. We have all been down this long road of consciousness; finding out who we are in relation to our world, under new circumstances. We have been forced to “reframe” our reality, to see it differently than before. With Gemini ruling our communication abilities, from speaking to reading the news, the “fake news”, social media and the internet, our neighborhoods and education, all of this has been under scrutiny. The need to be right has raised arguments between those who would normally agree upon subjects. Thoughts and beliefs are what it’s been all about, with the word “been” taking on greater importance now. This Full Moon should exaggerate this topic possibly even more.

The main theme of this time has been “Transparency.” This can be a scary process for all of us, from watching others telling their “truths” while others dispute it with a vengeance. How do we get to the real truth about what we want to know about? We have awakened to the idea we have been lied to, and will continue to be lied to until we research the truth on our own. Through this period we have gained skills in finding the truth, endlessly searching until we find that feather of truth to set our compass to. It is knowing that we’ve reached our ultimate understanding and the peace that comes with it.

With this Lunar Event we have some additional help and challenges. To begin with, Jupiter at 28 degrees Aquarius sextiles the Sun and trines the Moon. Jupiter in this Air Sign exaggerates by nature, and here it expands our awareness and enlists our generosity. The key is to keep things in check and not let ourselves overdo it.

The Sun and Moon are both square Neptune at 20 degrees Pisces. This can make it difficult to really see the truth, as Neptune can cloud our thinking and push us emotionally to act. We can easily be ushered into dreams, fantasies and visions of the future. It opens our creativity to reconsider our options, and inspires spiritual remedies. We can use this energy to springboard us from disillusion to clarity, if we don’t fall victim to trying to avoid or escape the hard realities of life.

Simultaneously, there is a powerful conjunction between Venus at 26 degrees Capricorn and Pluto at 25 degrees Capricorn. This conjunction began December 11th, and with the direct/retrograde movements of Venus will ultimately end March 3rd, 2022; and will be joined by Mars to an exact degree. This planetary relationship brings into question our values, who/what we love: (Venus) and power, manipulation, possible deceit and control: (Pluto). This makes us reevaluate those we love and are in relationships with. This conjunction brings us irrational feelings, compulsive behavior, and passionate and intense experiences. It's the proverbial tipping of the scales to throw us out of balance and acting out. You may experience both the agony and the ecstasy in love, and will be changed in a deeply fundamental way. This may come about through painful and difficult confrontations and separations, and can happen in friendships as well as love relationships. Don’t turn away, run from the truth; but admit your part in whatever is happening and “tweek” your behavior to be more in line with your truth. And if breakups are necessary, then you’ll really know.

Soon after this event, on December 21st we have the Winter Solstice. This is the shortest daylight of the year, and with it comes the Dreamtime of Winter. Time to hibernate and dream in our next version....so bring your awareness forward to recreate your consciousness to be more aware, alert and awake to our new reality.

Judy Crescenzo

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*photo credit: Forever Conscious

New Moon TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE! 2021

In my last article I spoke at length about the Taurus/Scorpio axis Eclipse cycle beginning. But this article is about the culmination of the Gemini/Sagittarius Eclipse cycle, ending with the New Moon/Total Solar Eclipse in the sign of Sagittarius. This occurs December 3rd, at 11:43 PM PST.

This cycle began with a Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius on June 5th, 2020. By this time we were well on our way into the pandemic, and the changes in our thinking and belief systems were underway. This was followed by:

Lunar Eclipse in Gemini 11/30/2020

Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius 12/14/2020 Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius 5/26/2021 Solar Eclipse in Gemini 6/10/21

This Eclipse cycle drove home the messages having to do with our thinking minds, Gemini, and our beliefs and philosophies, Sagittarius. Being presented with the startling events of this period, we’ve been forced to take up new conversations, change our way of thinking, look to new truths to live by. Gemini is an Air Sign, ruled by Mercury, and like Mercury is the Messenger of the zodiac. Air Signs value intellect, transmitting information, and imparting knowledge. It is a flexible energy being a Mutable Sign (last of a season ready to change). Gemini energy is aloof and cool, where Sagittarius is a Fire Sign, anything but cool. Ruled by Jupiter, everything is exaggerated, larger than life. This opposite energy inspires a fiery temperament, which can be used creatively, or at times frustrated and angry. It’s all about the proper outlet.

We have been learning all about what we thought was true changing. Our right and left brains have had a real workout; the good news is Gemini and Sagittarius are both Mutable signs. This flexibility to see, categorize, and learn with the different stimuli from the news, to the internet, to daily conversations changing, has led us to the crossroads; culminating with this Full Solar Eclipse. What do you know to be true? What do you believe is true? Time to list all of the new understandings you have now, having been shoved through the eye of a needle to this new reality. It has been a truly enlightening time; but all of this is about to change with the Taurus/Scorpio Eclipse cycle beginning.

A Total Solar Eclipse is a powerful event. It opens up a portal for us to see beyond our current situation. What do we wish to dream into being? Let us culminate with some powerful changes in how we see the world. We are a spark of the Divine, and with that spark comes creativity. The shut down of our world gave many the time and interest in exploring their creativity, from writing to building, to improving their lives in skills they never developed before. Many got the idea to “homestead” or “live off the grid”, feeling confident in the adventure life offers us. Others lost or quit their professions, forced to look in new directions for their livelihood. When you look at this past period of time you will see the changes it brought to your life as well.

We are at the point of graduation, having been shown and learned this topic very well. We are about to move on to new lessons, but first, let's REALLY celebrate this moment. There are some planetary influences at work here, adding to this event. The Sun and Moon are conjunct at 12 degrees Sagittarius, and Mercury is not far away at 15 degrees Sagittarius. This adds even more power to this already mental occasion. In this sign the focus is on higher learning, religion, philosophy, long distance travel...an extremely positive time for studying and writing.

These luminaries are also sextile Saturn at 9 degrees Aquarius, bringing an electric quality to our thinking, making us susceptible to inventiveness and original ideas. Saturn helps to bring these insights down to Earth, into new structures.

Last but not least, the Sun and Moon are inconjunct Uranus at 11 degrees Taurus.

Taurus is all about the physical world, our comforts, money, and being very grounded. Sagittarius is the visionary, not always grounded but shooting the arrow into the sky to see where it lands. We are being asked to adjust our needs to better reflect our vision of our future. We are encouraged to not fear change, but to be able to adapt where before we may have held on tighter to our old lives.

So, leading up to, and on this date; take a trip down memory lane. Look over all that you have learned about yourself and the world in this last Eclipse cycle. Give thanks for the insights you’ve gained, and create a new life built upon an open mind. Let go of old limiting thoughts and beliefs, fears and phobias, and release it from your body. It will feel like you’ve been wearing a cement overcoat; so heavy and restricting.

Let your mind soar and connect with the bigger picture.

Judy Crescenzo

judy@skypatterns.com

Full Moon and Partial Lunar Eclipse in Taurus 2021

On November 19, at 12:57 AM PST the Sun opposes the Moon. The Sun is stationed at 27 Scorpio 14 minutes, and the Moon is at 27 degrees Taurus 14 minutes. This Full Moon is also a Partial Lunar Eclipse, beginning Eclipse season. This axis of Scorpio/Taurus will become the theme for the coming years, as there are more Solar and Lunar Eclipses to come in these signs.

For those interested here is the list:

Solar Eclipse in Taurus April 2022

Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio May 2022

Solar Eclipse in Scorpio October 2022 Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio May 2023

Lunar Eclipse in Taurus October 2023

So what does this all mean? First about Eclipses. Every year we have about 6 Solar and Lunar Eclipses, some partial and some complete. They indicate rapid change in the area of your chart they land in. So, for this one look at Taurus and where it sits in your chart to see where the fast track can take place. With an Eclipse, the New and Full Moon’s energy is three times more powerful. A Solar Eclipse brings the dawn of new beginnings and opportunities, and the Lunar Eclipse signals predestined endings, breakdowns or advancement emotionally. So this is an important event.

Taurus is a Fixed Earth Sign. Fixed, as it is the second month of Spring, and as with all Fixed Signs, is determined, persistent and willful. This Earth Sign is grounded in its energy, and is concerned with humanities needs; it determines what is valuable to us from love, food, to possessions and finances. It drives us to seek satisfaction and/or gratification. Venus rules Taurus, and is the planet of love, values, and the feminine principle. The Bull is the symbol for Taurus, and like the bull, Taurus is strong and harmless until provoked; then steadfastly holds their ground and prepares for a fierce battle. Their material goals are commonly the source of these struggles.

Back to the axis of Taurus/Scorpio. Again this will be an ongoing theme for the next two years. Taurus is about needs, Scorpio is about desires. Taurus is about relationships and love, and Scorpio is about sexual needs. Taurus is about nurturing while Scorpio is about destruction. How we approach these areas of life is in full view with this Full Moon Partial Eclipse. This opposition brings to mind how to balance these two; where is life lacking, and how can it be remedied?

Now, let’s add to this the other planetary influences that are part of this event. Jupiter at 24 degrees Aquarius squares both the Sun and Moon, exaggerating this energy. Jupiter enlarges the issues, and forces us to deal with them. This T-Square points to Jupiter in Aquarius for the answers. This takes the lessons from us in a singular way and points to all of us, all of humanity, in it’s struggle to find the balance between these oppositions. We are all being challenged to adapt, modify and rebuild our lives, and at times we push back, or accommodate accordingly. These parts of our lives are difficult to change, as we have attached ourselves to comforts and entitlements that may no longer exist in our new version of the world. Do we struggle to recover what’s been lost to us, or elevate our minds to see new priorities? Can we make every effort to let go of what no longer is available, or no longer serves us? Yes! We can be the change in our world by letting go and recreating under these new circumstances.

So, where we may feel lazy, indulgent, stubborn, jealous, possessive, we are expressing the negative attributes of this axis. When we look outside ourselves, and become part of the change, doing our part is a goal for us all. What do you have to share? This is not a time to be stingy, but like the holiday coming our way, be Thankful. Random acts of kindness, helping those less fortunate will do so much for us all now. Imagine a world where these issues have been worked through, after much change in the financial picture, the markets and food availability, land and property values.....the list goes on. The more we all work towards fulfillment that isn’t at the cost of someone

else's, we enter a life worth living.

While setting up your altar, or planning a get together for this coming event, bring color, scent and beauty to celebrate. Flowers, crystals, rocks, food, all power objects to the party. We are celebrating the gifts that life brings us, and abundance. Surround yourself with loving family and friends, tell stories and share with each other that which lifts your heart. Live in the harmony Thanksgiving symbolizes, and bless the world with your joy and light. We are all in this together, no man/woman is an island. Reach out with love.

Judy Crescenzo

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