New Moon in Pisces 3/2/2022

The Sun and Moon align at 12 degrees 7 minutes Pisces at 9:36 AM PST. Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac, and rules the last house of a horoscope. It is the last month of Winter, the sign of endings and graduation; tying up the cycle of our last “Solar” year. Pisces represents the review that must be done before rebirth can take place. Then the new year begins again with the sign of Aries at the Vernal Equinox.

Pisces is the fourth and final water sign, breaking the ice before moving into Spring. This sign is so very sensitive, sometimes it can cloud one’s judgment. The energy of this sign is so susceptible to blending with others, it can become undefined and lose itself. Pisces is a Mutable Water sign. The Mutable signs are at the end of a season, and as such are adaptable and ready for change.

Pisces is ruled by the planet Neptune, feminine and passive energy. It represents the fork in the road between illusion and delusion; the high road or the low road. The low road can be difficult due to escapism, drugs and alcohol, wanting to not be held accountable; whereas the high road can lead to spiritual destinations, wisdom and creativity. The glyph or symbol for Pisces is two fish swimming in opposite directions. It describes the dual nature of this energy; the lower and higher. Pisceans are pulled in two directions, and are constantly challenged with choosing the right path. The greatest use of this energy is to seek spiritual understanding through finding our voice in the real world. To not procrastinate and buckle under pressure. To look for examples in the world to strive for, and to resist the temptation to escape reality and find spirituality in the bottom of a bottle.

This is the “Dreamtime”, the time of year where we look over the past and dream in our future. We look at our shortcomings, our feelings, and our emotions and wish to better ourselves. But, if we see the world through rose colored glasses, as can happen under this sign; we will fail to look at the truth. Likewise, if we see the world through jaundiced eyes, where everything is horrible, we suffer as well. This is a time for clarity, as we climb the ladder of future visions and hopes and dreams.

This time around we have a blessing with the Sun and Moon conjunct Jupiter at 14 degrees Pisces. Jupiter expands the ability to understand others here, as this sign is compassionate, intuitive and sympathetic. With all of these good motives, the opposite action can take place avoiding controversy and difficult situations. Jupiter exaggerates whatever sign it is in; and here we think of the high and the low roads again. This is the sign of the unconscious mind, and if we’re not careful, old habits and programming can kick in and take over. So we must consciously seek the high ground.

The Sun and Moon are sextile Uranus at 11 degrees Taurus. This makes you crave freedom, adventure and excitement. You want to feel free and uninhibited, and might want to do something fresh and new. Creativity comes to mind as both Pisces and Taurus love beauty and harmony. Both signs work together to create an appealing tomorrow, full of color, humor and inspiration. Pisces is a communicator, and Taurus is a life enhancing Earth sign, so anything under the Sun from writing to planting seeds is great now.

Another group of planets are sitting at the same degree and sign while the New Moon arrives. It is Venus, Mars and Pluto, all stationed at 27 degrees Capricorn. WOW! This is very powerful. Venus=values, finances, love. Mars=independence, war, courage. Pluto=transformation, reform, the Phoenix. This is a volatile time for our planet, but with the harmony of Venus and Mars side by side, we have access to our own balance of polarities; yin/yang. Add Pluto and with this harmony we seek release, we surrender to change. Where we cannot control the direction our “leaders” take us, we have authority over how we respond, react, and live our lives. We are sovereign, don’t believe otherwise. See through the illusion of what is being presented to us, and seek the highest truth. Don’t settle for second hand information, do your own research and seek the clarity that each of us deserves.

So, on the New Moon, surround yourself with calm. Bring in your power objects. Set up your altar. Take time to walk down memory lane, and take another look in hindsight of what this last year has taught you. Celebrate the changes in you that this year provided. And dream about what goals you’d like to set for yourself, knowing when Aries comes, it’s go time;)

Blessings,

Judy Crescenzo

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Full Moon in Leo 2022

On February 16th, 2022 the Full Moon moment is at 8:56 AM PST. The Sun and Moon oppose each other; the Moon stationed at 27 degrees Leo 59 minutes, and the Sun at 27 degrees Aquarius 59 minutes. At this point in the Moon’s cycle, our emotions are heightened and we are pushed into action. With the Moon in the sign of Leo, there’s no better sign to show how WE are feeling, what we want to show the world and those around us.

Leo is a Fixed Fire Sign. It lands in the second month of Summer, and is very strong, determined and regal energy. There is a sense of authority, as Leo is the king of the jungle. The Fire element lends a drama to this sign and an unencumbered creativity. Full of fury and initiative, Leo’s energy is ardent in love, with uninhibited behavior at its best! At its worst, Leo energy can be fickle, selfish and touchy. Ruled by the Sun, the center and source of our solar system, this is the demeanor of a Leo. They are the center of their universe, and with this seat comes the entitlement of authority and kingly duties. This sign helps the individual shine bright like the Sun in everything they do. The highest use of this energy is to be a performer on life’s stage. To inspire and uplift through talents; to shine and be an example of what others can accomplish. To be generous with power and give willingly without strings attached.

With the Sun, Mercury and Saturn all in the sign of Aquarius, we have had our attention directed at the groups we belong to, friends we associate with, and others in general. We have a brief respite with this Full Moon, as our attention is refocused on ourselves. How are we performing? Are we hiding in the dark or coming out to show the world how we feel? At this time we have permission to dive deeply into our own creative talents, and show off a bit;) How often do you let yourself shine, take center stage, and feel wonderful about life? Now is the time.

The Full Moon in Leo is inconjunct Pluto at 27 degrees Capricorn. This aspect calls for adjustment, and Pluto calls for psychological transformation. The Moon is the reservoir of all things emotional like habits, feelings, instincts. Here we are being asked to rethink what attachments we have to our comforts of all kinds and to let go. But, this is a stubborn moon sign, so it can get a little rough if we hold on too tight.

As the Moon is stationed alone, with most of the planets moving opposite it together in the signs of Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces, it is part of a Grand Fixed Cross aspect. This includes the Sun (in Aquarius), Moon (in Leo), North and South Nodes of the Moon (in Taurus and Scorpio). The challenge is set for us to look at where we may fear wh, at comes next, are uncomfortable to look in new directions, or stick with our creature comforts. The Grand Cross is like a pinwheel, and it gathers momentum when faced in the correct direction, the air takes care of that. Allow the feeling of movement to pick you up and lift you to new heights of surrendering to your highest version.

At this time Venus and Mars are conjunct each other at 16 degrees Capricorn. This is Yin and Yang, feminine and masculine, negative and positive polarities. When joined together, we have full access to our balanced self. And in the sign of Capricorn, the inspiration is there for leadership, taking the initiative, while having the followthrough in place. No judgment through balance. This is the time to set a goal for your creation, whatever it may be. Build upon the ideal, through planning and organizing. Seize this moment of equilibrium and feel empowered.

On this occasion we have the reminder that we are here as individuals to shine in our own right, and to know we have choices to make in order to shine brightly. It’s like the light at the end of the tunnel, beckoning us to see our way through the darkness and come out the other side. Freedom comes in the light, and with this Lunar occasion ruled by the Sun (Leo), we have the strength, creativity and fortitude to see it through.

Judy Crescenzo

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New Moon in Aquarius 2022 1/31/22

On January 31st at 9:46 PM PST the Sun and Moon align at 12 degrees 20 minutes Aquarius. This New Moon is the break we have been waiting for; bringing us a new, objective way of seeing our lives.

Aquarius is a fixed air sign. This Sun Sign rules the second month of Winter, making it the fourth fixed sign of the zodiac. (Remember, the “solar year” begins with Aries in late March). Fixed signs are constant and grounded, and this one makes a steadfast and loyal friend. Air signs lead with the intellect, are mental beings. Astrologers say Aquarius is an air sign of high humidity, meaning it is compassionate intellect. This is the sign of the teacher or professor, who has arrived at conclusions and wishes to share them with others.

The planet Uranus rules the sign of Aquarius, and as discussed before, it is the activator planet. It is such a restless energy that it provokes our rigidity and frustrated energy to shake us out of our rut. Without Uranus rattling our cage now and then we would settle into destructive and limiting patterns. The glyph for Aquarius is The Waterbearer, or waves of water. The pouring of the water from a reliable source and sharing it with others is the meaning. The water nourishes, like knowledge. It is bringing people into the fold, like a baptism. They share their philosophy willingly.

The highest use of this New Moon in Aquarius is to open your mind up to change, to the profound, and to share your ideas with those around you. This is a humanitarian sign, and a time to celebrate our uniqueness while realizing we are not here alone.

This alignment of the Sun and Moon are conjoined by Saturn at 15 degrees Aquarius. This solemn planet brings a seriousness to this lunation; it challenges us with a distrust of groups which complicates things. Here we are looking at ourselves as part of humanity and wishing to share and reach out to others. Look at where you don’t trust others, and realize if you “know” their motivations and can extend a deeper understanding of their behavior, the distrust turns into a deeper discernment and insight. We can get along with others that have different perceptions, different views if only we open our hearts. What led them to their current understanding? What has happened to them in their life? This curious sign/energy can lead you to compassion, which leads to a better way of communication.

The Sun and Moon are squared Uranus at 10 degrees Taurus. This brings about a craving for excitement, an impulsive streak that can bring sudden changes. It inspires adventure, freedom and discovery. It may be difficult to make or keep commitments,

since you won’t know how you will be feeling from one day to the next. Your domestic life can be very unstable at this time. Break old patterns, try something new!

At this time Mercury is retrograde at 24 degrees Capricorn conjunct Pluto at 26 degrees Capricorn. Mercury=Mind and Pluto=Transformation. And while in this sign, it is time to go over, once again, just what are we creating in our physical world? Is it in alignment with our new way of thinking? After the last two years, we have all changed how we see the world. Are we creating from our new world view, or staying stuck in old dreams?

With all of the planets and luminaries encouraging us to reveal our new selves, we are being motivated to drop our old forms and rebirth. The goal now is to look at reality in an elevated way; to see what changes are needed to come about in order to set up our new reality. It could be simply seeing things differently that calms the soul and releases us from judgment and limitation. We are all here together in the schoolhouse known as Planet Earth; put on those thinking caps and open up your mind to the new you!

Judy Crescenzo judy@skypatterns.com

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