Galaxies Collide in this NASA photo from the Hubble telescope — think of the energy and power in the Cosmos and how it affects Earth.

On Thursday, the Moon (Emotions) is happy with Jupiter (Growth), and Saturn (Restrictions). Huh? Well, sometimes the Cosmos dance as crazy as your life appears to be here on good old Earth. And, to understand what it means for us takes a bit of what it takes to understand a good poem. You know, paradoxes like “the way forward, is the way back?” If you can find the truth in that, then call it the Universe’s poetry, and search for the truth of growth in restriction. How? One example is learning — you’re restricted to the basics at first, but as you proceed with the right foundation, you gain in skill, potential and prospects. So, ask yourself what your emotional intelligence knows to be the right discipline now — in learning, relationships, and your career — so you can continue your development. And the Moon is also harmonious with the Sun (Personality) today, so it’s a good time to “get it together.”

“…while you may fear communicating with your romantic partner, when you finally take the bull by the horns, you work out a practical solution for one of your challenges that you didn’t see at first.”

Earlier this week, the Moon was working with Chiron — known as the great healer. This can be a good follow-up to your speaking from the heart. Sometimes the truth can be painful… but emotions can and do heal. Tomorrow, Wednesday, the Sun (Personality) works in conjunction with Saturn (practicality) so you find yourself managing things on a budget (positive), but a bit restricted in your plans (the flip side). Our emotions are a bit at odds with what our head is telling us — how often is that true? Well, there’s some cosmological tension between the personality (Sun), and our feelings (Moon), and this again indicates Saturn (restrictions) influence. One good example of this is that your emotions tell you to buy that expensive piece of clothing (advertising gurus know that all purchases are made on emotion), while your head tells you to stay in budget. Which do you think is best?

Friday finds the Moon “in stress” with four planets — Venus, Mercury, Mars, & Saturn. Wow. Emotionally that suggests some tension in the areas of Love, Communication, Initiation, and Practicality. One example of how this can play out in your life is that while you may fear communicating with your romantic partner, when you finally take the bull by the horns, you work out a practical solution for one of your challenges that you didn’t see at first.

And, looking into the weekend, Saturday shows the Moon working well with Venus — the planet of Love and Romance — this after some stress with it on Friday. Whoo Hoo — time to celebrate your love life this weekend as a result of the courage you displayed in your conversation on Friday. See? “No fear” does have it’s rewards.

Friday was a busy day for us with Venus (Romance) squaring off with Pluto (Transformation), and the Moon (Emotion) being tugged by a number of planets including Neptune (Spirituality), Mars (Initiative), and Mercury (Communication). Now that’s a bundle of feelings to deal with. You may have seen some resistance to the new ideas you have for your romantic life. At work you can proceed on that new project you know (in your gut) will fly — but you have to communicate well and early to develop the right team spirit with your coworkers.

“Birth, renewal, sowing and awakening, all play their role now.”

Saturday brings the free spirited New Moon in Virgo — a captivating time it is for lovers. This comes from the “awakening” energy of new moons — where you can awaken, once again, to the allure and attraction in your romance. Saturday also finds the Moon in conjunction with Saturn, which like Virgo has fine tunings for practicality. This theme continues into Sunday as the Moon (Emotions) shows tension with Uranus (New Ideas). So, there’s no need to be extravagant, just focus on your mate. No matter how long you’re been together, you can always discover each other anew.

This tension between new and creative ideas versus practicality is particularly strong now since the first quarter Moon energy brings a feeling of beginnings. Birth, renewal, sowing and awakening, all play their role now. But there are many good things that begin in a practical mode. Attention to detail is always a good way to kick off a new project.

And the New Moon is associated with spring, the east and the element wood. People born in this phase tend to be lively and innovative — free spirits with a love of new ideas and adventures. They are generally impressionable, inventive and outgoing, but also impulsive and restless. This lunar phase governs the signs of Tiger, Rabbit and Dragon in Chinese Astrology. So enjoy this time of renewal as one season ends and another begins.

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About Daija: Daija DeMornay is a Christian based, Astrologer, Counselor and Coach. She is a 3rd generation NCGR (National Counsel of Geocosmic Research) Astrologer, Spiritual Counselor, Psychic Visionary, and Tarot Reader who has been in practice since the early 80’s, holding live consultations, workshops and seminars in New Orleans, St. Louis, Houston, New York, and L.A. She has written columns on Astrology and appeared as a guest on television programs with a focus on Relationships, Astrology and Advice, and continues to make herself available for those venues.

The “Eagle Nebula” as capture by the Hubble Telescope, about 7,000 light years distant from earth.

The Moon is working well with Neptune on Monday, but squaring off with three planets: Mercury, Venus, and Uranus. So, while it’s not a good day to talk with your romantic interest about new ideas for your relationship, you might like to use the compassion you feel to just listen and understand. People don’t seem to slow-down enough to listen — really listen (not the same as waiting to speak). What you learn today, when listening with your heart will be key to future developments.

Listening on Monday, and watching on Tuesday will give you the information you need to take the next step — in the workplace, and in your love life.

Over the weekend, Venus, Mercury, and Uranus worked to help communication regarding new ideas in your Romance) — did you agree to try anything new and adventurous? On Sunday, the Moon (Emotions) squared off with Saturn (Practicality), making you feel like doing something a bit wild. Hope you enjoyed yourself.

And on Tuesday, there’s a sense that you need to play it safe, not take the lead, and wait to see what your partner will do. Listening on Monday, and watching on Tuesday will give you the information you need to take the next step — in the workplace, and in your love life. The Moon is also in opposition today with Jupiter (prosperity), tomorrow, so listen also to your own feelings. Why do you feel like the growth you want is not coming to you yet? What do you have to do to make it happen?

Wednesday may bring some answers for what you seek, since the Moon is working well with Venus, Mercury, and Uranus. Uranus brings a sense of new ideas back to the table, a bit like their influence over the past weekend. Time to discuss inventive ideas again with your loved one. But Mercury is also squaring off with Pluto, so you may not want to discuss a total transformation just yet. It’s one thing to take a few steps in the right direction (this could mean discussing marriage), but quite another to rush right out and just do it. Discuss the idea and see what happens… then you’ll have the feedback you need to make a wise and measured decision.

Above, Virgo (from an medieval astrology text), may be Astraea… the goddess of justice, from Greek Mythology.

As we saunter into Virgo, on August 22nd, suddenly we are moe disciplined, more aware of our surroundings, and more alert to details. We can get more done yet… are we spinning our wheels in the wrong direction? What truly matters to us? Perfectionism or Excellence? Balance is important as we move through this time.

“There is a constant dynamic tension in our lives between what our minds tell us, and what we feel in our hearts.”

In astrology, Virgo is considered a “feminine”, introverted sign which brings good attention to details. It is also considered an earth sign and ruled by the planet Mercury (Communication). So, you may find yourself talking about the details of your career, and your romance — but are they the right details? One clue from the mythology of Virgo, is that in Greek history, it was thought that Virgo was actually the virgin daughter of Zeus and Themis — Astraea… the goddess of justice. This is a key for your focus on details at this time — look for what is right — just — as you work things out.

Midweek, the Moon is also very active working well with Chron (Healing), but in opposition with Saturn (Practicality), and Mercury (Communication). Remember that it is the Sun (Personality) that prefers the details now, not necessarily your emotional self (the Moon). There is a constant dynamic tension in our lives between what our minds tell us, and what we feel in our hearts. Sometimes these two ways to focus are in harmony, but on Wednesday (two days prior to the Sun entering the detail focus of Virgo), you may find yourself feeling frustrated with the “small print.” Take a break for an hour or so. Think about what’s really important in the bigger picture, then return (to a work project, or a discussion with a loved one) and find the right details to support what is the right course of action.

Relative sizes of the terrestrial planets, from left to right: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Mercury (Communication) is particularly active right now, Astrologically.

Welcome to Thursday. The Moon (Emotions) is dancing well in the heavens with both Pluto (Transformation), and Venus (Love) today. Hmmmm… a good time to have that talk with your romantic partner that can deepen your relationship. What talk? Well, talking about precisely what you each are feeling. That’s right. Feelings — remember those? Take a break from your busy week, pour a glass of wine and chat comfortably about them. With Pluto involved, there’s also a sense of renewal — and that is good for your partnership.

You’re in the mood for a new way to work things out, and you find you can communicate well about it.

Earlier in the week, the Moon was working well with Mercury (Communication), and Chiron (Healing), so you may expect some good news about health related matters for you or someone close to you. The Moon and the Sun (Personality) are also working well together today — another sign that you’re feeling healthy. Interestingly, both the Moon and Sun are a bit agitated with Jupiter (Growth), so today is not the right time to make plans to expand a project, or increase spending.

Friday looks interesting. The Moon (Emotions) is dancing well with Uranus (New Ideas), and Mercury (Communication) is working well with Pluto (Renewal). So far so good. You’re in the mood for a new way to work things out, and you find you can communicate well about it. But the Moon (Emotions) is squaring off with Neptune (Spirituality), and that can leave an uneasy feeling when it comes to Faith. What’s Faith got to do with it? Everything. At work, and in your romance relationships, Spiritual energy is of the essence.

And this weekend, Mercury is again active — making nice with Pluto (Transformation), but showing stress with Jupiter (Growth). Isn’t that a common thing that happens in our life? We want to bring about positive change, but we’re nervous about how the growth it requires might stretch us. All change is stress. But, positive growth (a promotion at work, a deeper commitment in our love live) is the kind of change where the temporary stress is worth it.

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth so that the Sun is wholly or partially obscured — a potent time, Astrologically speaking.

On Friday, Mars (initiative) is in opposition to Chiron (Healing). This means it’s better to relax today, rather than drag through old wounds. The Moon (Emotions) has also moved into conjunction with Mercury (Communication), and the Sun (Personality). This gives you the feeling you can communicate what others need to know to help you accomplish your goals. Also, a New Moon Solar Eclipse occurs in the sign of Leo — a positive influence for confidence, creativity, romance and dating. So enjoy your hot Friday night.

.. our New Moon is playing well with Pluto (renewal) a great combination to rejuvenate yourself and your relationship

A New Moon is all about the initiation of energy, and the Solar Eclipse, being in Leo, is a sign of indulgence. It’s a great time to go dancing, to an art show, enjoy a five course meal… or maybe all of those things. Focus on new ways to spark your relationships, creative pursuits, and family undertakings. It’s a good time to meditate on some of the things that Leo energy brings to life: generosity, caring, warm, authoritative, active, and hospitality. You will shine at a party that you throw this weekend. Remember, New Moon — start something new. Solar Eclipse — helps ignite the energy it is associated with (here we talk about Leo, but you should also consult your own particular natal chart for more details — give me a call and I’ll help).

Earlier in the week, the Moon trined Neptune (Spirituality) which brings a good harmony to your life and makes this a good time to work on your romantic interests. Remember to go with your intuition here. The Moon is also at odds with Mars (Initiative), so while the spirit moves you in the right direction, you may find it hard to take the first step. There’s also some stress showing with Pluto (Transformation), so there may be something you need to deal with first before you can move ahead. No fear. Take courage and do the right thing.

Looking into the weekend, on Saturday… our New Moon is playing well with Pluto (renewal) a great combination to rejuvenate yourself and your relationships. Get away to the beach. Go up to the mountains. A trip to a spa could be in order (remember the indulgence of Leo?). The Moon (Emotions) is also in conjunction with Venus (Love), so your heart can really dance this weekend. In fact, dancing might be a great recipe for fun — go out and hear your favorite band. It’s time to kick up your heals.

Learn about the Current Moon and its Purpose in our lives…

The Moon, currently in the Last Quarter, is an important influence in day to day events.

Are you struggling with ways to express what is in your heart? Friday was an interesting Day, celestially speaking. The Moon (Emotions) squared off with Mercury (Communication) and this can make it tough to talk about your feelings. The Moon also squared off with the Sun (Personality) which can bring about a conflict between what you think… and what you feel. Ever think a lot about how you’re feeling in a love relationship, but can’t quite “sort it out”? That’s natural. “Relational astrology” can work for you. Allow me to help you identify the challenges and arrive at a solution. I can help you communicate better and in the language that s/he will perceive well, and non threatening, guaranteeing a result that is beneficial for you both.

Then there’s the last quarter moon, which can bring about a challenge or test for your spirit. The energy of the full moon is ebbing toward the new moon. So there’s a sort of dispersing of energy at this time which means it is crucial to figure out what you need to focus upon. Don’t get scattered. Sure, there’s also some playful energy here… The Last Quarter Moon is in Taurus, square (90 degrees) the Sun in Leo. Taurus is ruled by Venus. Venus currently is in Leo having fun. And Venus is the planet of Love and Romance. So enjoy that this weekend.

Looking into the weekend, on Saturday, Mercury (Communication) has a tug-of-war with Mars (Initiative). Recall that Mars is also an indicator of the male energy (remember, “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus”?). This can indicate difficulty communicating with a man you are close to, and also some uncertainty about taking charge. Meanwhile, the Moon (emotions) is playing well with both Mars and Saturn (practicality), which means you should look for a practical solution and make it happen. Your gut knows you can do it, but your head may be holding you back. Let go and get ‘er done.

It has been an interesting week, where you might have noticed more than one occasion when it was difficult to expres your feelings. Now, on Sunday, Mercury (Communication) is in position to synchronize nicely with the Moon (Communication). Finally. Take advantage and seize the moment. Prepare yourself to say what you have been wanting to say. How? Well, you listen to what you have been feeling. Deal with it. Then work out the right thing to do based on those feelings.

Today, a potent Full Moon occurs in Capricorn — the goat. Expect an infusion of emotions into the practical side of your life… which can bring a good balance. That’s the spirit!

Welcome to Friday. Has it been a long, hot week? You could be feeling a little “off” today, since the Moon (Emotions) is tugging with the Sun (Personality). It’s always good to “center” yourself and get in balance, so a time out during the day for a walk in a park, tai chi, or a brief spiritual meditation is in order. Venus (Love … you knew that), is at odds with Uranus (new ideas) today, so you might find yourself objecting to a propsal from your partner. Probably not the “Big” proposal (like marriage), but maybe he or she wants to get away this weekend, and you just want to rest. You can work this out. Remember the art of compromise.

“…in your romantic life, you may find yourself speaking about a new direction that is uncomfortable for you. That’s ok. You have to get out of your comfort zone in order to grow.”

This is also a Full Moon day. And this one occurs in Capricorn — the sign of the goat, and practical, tenacious, strong people. The Moon’s fullness brings potency, combining with that of Capricorn to give energy and will power to your projects for the family and at work. There’s a sense of completion here, so you may find yourself toasting to the success of an achievement or two. And remember, the Moon is about emotions — matters of the heart, while Capricorn is more matter of fact. This combination brings heart to your business affairs, and practical reasoning to your plans. A good mix. Watch for a tad bit of vampirish mood swings just after midnite tonight — the Nite will be filled with a randy seductive sexual prowess that could turn your world upside down and inside out and well, all around make you want to Howl into the Nite!

Earlier this week, the Moon (Emotions) was happily dancing with both Mercury (Communication) and Saturn (Practicality) which is a good sign for your work life — you do well in meetings presenting no-nonsense plans to meet your goals. You’re also able to speak about what you’ve been feeling to your romantic partner. There’s also some indication of stress in your romance (Moon Quincunx Venus), but that’s OK — speaking about feelings can make you a bit nervous, but when honestly and fairly presented you will feel a relief.

Looking into the weekend, on Saturday, we see the Moon (Emotions) under stress from four planets — Mars, Mercury, Neptune, and Venus. Remember, it’s a full Moon, and so at the height of its’ power. But the pull of these four indicate that in your romantic life, you may find yourself speaking about a new direction that is uncomfortable for you. That’s ok. You have to get out of your comfort zone in order to grow. Follow your Spiritual Faith in these matters.

Solar System, showing the Sun, Inner Planets, Asteroid Belt, Outer Planet. Earth is on right — 3rd from Sun. Created by NASA. Click to see pic larger.

Welcome to your weekend. Today, Saturday, the Moon is working well with Uranus and Saturn. This is a good sign if you have some practical new ideas you’d like to work on over the weekend. Maybe you’ve thought of a new way to organize things in your home. Or, you could have a new, down-to-earth approach to your relationship. The Sun (Personality) is also working well with the Moon today, so you feel balanced. A good time to get things done.

“…you can take the initiative in your life, and you know what to say to express your feelings.”

Earlier this week, the Moon, Sun and Saturn were in position to offer break-through energy. Is there something keeping you from getting what you want? What is it? You have an opportunity to examine that question and work on it today as both the Moon (Emotions) and the Sun (Personality) form a strong tugging contest against Saturn (Restrictions). Seldom are both the Moon and Sun inclined to challenge a Planet energy simultaneously. This combination is a good sign that you can overcome what’s holding you back, but you have to wonder at what cost? Proceed with a well thought-out, and measured plan.

Yesterday, Friday, the Moon (Emotions) worked well with Mercury, Saturn, and Mars — a nice alignment for the end of the week. This is a sign that you feel you can take the initiative in your life, and you know what to say to express your feelings. As in, “this project really feel like it needs to get started today.” Or, “I think we really need to get away this weekend.” You might also feel some restrictions — but remember, the initiative is yours, so seize the day.

Looking forward to Sunday, the Moon (Emotions) is working well with Venus (Love)… and the mood is obvious, you are feeling amorous and looking for a little romance. Under Saturn’s influence today, there might be some give and take with exactly the when and how you’ll fit in the loving. Unfortunately family responsibilities have a way of interrupting. You can work it out though… so enjoy your Summer heat.