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stargazer new moon update

This monthly newsletter looks at the next New Moon and the main astrological activity over the coming lunar month. Note that the 24-hour period immediately following any New Moon is a very powerful time for manifestation – so put out your intentions!

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New Moon in Aquarius 2010

NEW MOON in AQUARIUS: Sun 14 Feb 2010, exact at 12.51pm Queensland time (AEST) at 25 degrees Aquarius

FULL MOON in VIRGO: Mon 1 Mar 2010, exact at 2.37am Queensland time (AEST) at 10 degrees Virgo (effectively the night of Sun 28 Feb)

MARS goes direct on Thurs 11 March

Venus and Jupiter will be visible as two bright stars in the west, low in the sky shortly after sunset, together with the New Moon for a couple of days from 16 Feb

The New Moon this month falls in Aquarius on Valentine’s Day, Sun 14 Feb, a good time to make some new resolutions and commitments in your relationships. With the Moon in Aquarius, any commitments are likely to be around increased freedom and equality within the relationship. Venus has just gone into in Pisces, lending a very romantic tone to this lovers’ day - expect roses and candlelit dinners this year, but with the Aquarian influence, make sure both of you get roses!

This New Moon is conjunct Chiron and Neptune, bringing the potential for new cycles to start in spiritual healing, with the opportunity to heal addictions and boundary issues. On a global level, this New Moon brings a strong impetus to heal problems associated with the oil industry, such as environmental contamination in tribal lands (eg Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Ecuador), and perhaps too to start exposing the veils of illusion and deception that are spun – whether by big business or at an individual level. The film industry is another Neptune-ruled industry which may see some serious changes and awakenings starting with this new Moon.

On top of that, the New Moon in Aquarius represents the beginning of a new cycle in our awareness of global issues and humanitarian concerns, although we should be careful that the influence of Neptune-Chiron doesn’t make us too idealistic in terms of what might be achieved. If you are an Aquarian, and particularly if your birthday is close to this date, a feeling of wanting to make a significant impact on global issues is likely to affect you at a core level, and you will resonate strongly with this new cycle.

Like many traditional cultures, the Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar, and this New Moon marks the beginning of the Year of the Tiger.

Venus is close to Jupiter at the time of the New Moon, enhancing the devotion of Venus in Pisces. Both planets are very well-placed in Pisces, and this combination of energies is traditionally very fortunate, especially for relationships and financial matters. In the New Moon chart for SEQ these planets are very strongly placed and this may herald a time of good fortune for this region. Venus and Jupiter will be conjunct on 17 February, and will be visible in the early evening sky in the west, low in the sky close to the New Moon.

The Full Moon falls in Virgo on the evening of 28 Feb (technically in the early morning of 1 March at 2.37am AEST) bringing into focus our need for order and purity. Virgo is a very analytical sign, and as an Earth sign it is analytical in a practical way, trying to improve situations (and even people!) in its search for perfection. The opposition to Jupiter suggests that Trust is likely to be a major issue that surfaces at this Full Moon. Beyond personal issues around trust, the question ultimately is whether we trust that the Universe supports us at all times.

Venus moves into Aries on Sun 7 March, so expect a lot more assertiveness in relationships. Time for some action! Watch out for impatience and short fuses.

Mars goes direct Mars comes to the end of his retrograde period on Thurs 11 March, when he is stationary at zero degrees Leo, preparing to start moving forwards again – which means that the frustrations and feelings of getting nowhere of the past three months will start easing. You can now start to make progress on stalled projects and other aspects of your life, incorporating the changes and revisions from the enforced review period of the retrograde phase.

Looking ahead to next lunar month

The next New Moon is on Tues 16 March at 25 Pisces, exact at 7.01am AEST.

Happy Year of the Tiger!

With love

Chirone

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Stargazer Astrology – Solar Eclipse/New Moon in Capricorn 2010

NEW MOON / SOLAR ECLIPSE in CAPRICORN: Fri 15 Jan 2010, exact at 5.11pm Queensland time (AEST) at 25 degrees Capricorn

FULL MOON in LEO: Sat 30 Jan 2010, exact at 4.17pm Queensland time (AEST) at 10 degrees Leo

MERCURY goes direct on Sat 16 Jan

The New Moon falls in Capricorn on Friday 15 January, bringing the opportunity to start a new cycle in our lives in terms of self-discipline, responsibility and introducing more structure into our lives (great for New Year’s resolutions). These themes are enhanced by the fact that Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn, has just turned retrograde, which prompts us to re-examine our ability to be disciplined, set boundaries and take responsibility for ourselves (see below). With Venus part of the New Moon line-up, relationships will also be under this level of scrutiny, together with the opportunity to apply a new level of maturity to our relationships.

This New Moon is also a solar eclipse bringing added intensity to the theme of new beginnings. Eclipses are associated with times of major change, so note where in your chart this eclipse falls (25 Capricorn), and be prepared for significant changes in that area of your life.

If your birthday falls close to this date, this eclipse marks a major shift for you and the beginning of a significant new cycle with regard to your identity, your sense of who you are in the world and your purpose in life. Be particularly careful in the period leading up to the eclipse (that applies to everyone, but especially if your birthday is close to this date).

!!! WARNING - for everyone

Eclipses demand respect - don’t take any unnecessary risks in the period leading up to it.

Saturn goes retrograde on Wed 13 Jan at 4 degrees Libra just 2 days before this eclipse. Saturn retrograde urges us to re-examine how we use our Saturn energy – the way we structure our lives, how we limit ourselves, what underlying fears are driving us, how good our self-discipline is, how well we can maintain our boundaries (ie how well we can say No), and how judgmental we are. If you look at the house in your birth chart where Saturn is currently positioned, there may be an ending of some kind in that area of your life, with the retrograde period forming a time of reflection and re-evaluation, ultimately a maturation process as we slowly learn to develop our inner authority. During this retrograde phase, Saturn will revisit the last degrees of Virgo for a while, before finally turning direct again at 27 Virgo on 31 May; anyone born between 21-28 Sept will continue to seriously re-evaluate their life for some time yet. The global financial crisis (and all other manifestations of Pluto in Capricorn) may take a turn for the worse while Saturn is back in Virgo.

The New Moon chart set for SE Queensland reinforces the focus on relationships, in fact all form of partnerships, not just life partners and lovers but business partnerships too. Time for a major new departure in relationships – with a warning to be especially careful about giving away our power to a partner. A classic scenario is where we feel someone is abusing us by manipulating us, bullying or trying to control us, whereas our part in the dynamic is that we are not standing in our own power in the interaction. This chart invites us to step into our power, especially in the way we communicate, and to stand strongly empowered in our relationships. This is a strong theme for this lunar month, as the same configuration reappears in the SEQ chart for the upcoming Full Moon on 30 Jan.

The Neptune-Chiron conjunction is another strong theme for this lunar month as it figures strongly in both this SEQ chart and the Full Moon chart for 30 Jan. This is giving SEQ a head start on the next New Moon which falls right on this conjunction – time to start your preparations and clean up your life! This Neptune-Chiron contact enables us to connect with the potential for spiritual healing, healing addictive patterns and healing any other negative forms of Neptunian energy such as lack of boundaries or deception (that includes deceiving ourselves as well as others).

If you’ve been struggling with mixed messages and communication breakdowns, rest assured that things should get better after Mercury goes direct on Sat 16 Jan, and they will get a whole lot better after 5 Feb once Mercury has cleared the retrograde zone. The next Mercury retrograde period starts on 18 April, so make sure all major important communications, purchases and contract signings are completed by then.

Jupiter moves into Pisces on Mon 18 Jan, and although it will only be in that sign for the next 6 months (instead of the usual 12 months), this brings the potential for increased faith in spiritual approaches and the abundance of life, more compassion in justice systems and spiritually-based ethics. With Jupiter the traditional ruler of Pisces, a strong measure of wisdom will hopefully also be evident.

Venus goes into Aquarius on 19 Jan, moving from the seriousness of Capricorn into the zany, free-spirited energy of Aquarius. This brings the desire for more excitement and stimulation in relationships, and also brings a desire to relate to others through causes that benefit humanity, working to raise the level of consciousness on the planet.

The Full Moon falls in Leo on Sat 30 Jan, bringing into the spotlight the conflict between self-interest and a concern for humanity. With Mars retrograde forming part of this line-up, this is an excellent time to reflect on what really motivates us. Mars is very close to this Full Moon, and should be visible as a red star to one side of the Moon.

The Saturn-Pluto square is exact again on 1 Feb, marking a likely transition point in world events – the Saturn-Pluto cycle is significant in world political history and often correlates with power struggles around religion, colonialism and major political events. This is the second of three contacts. July and August 2010 see a huge build-up of planetary energies with Uranus and Jupiter adding potential instability and explosiveness to the planetary picture – time for some major global shake-ups, with some historical changes included.

Patience is a virtue - a reminder that Mars is still retrograde, so be patient with delayed plans, projects held back, and any other aspect of your life that seems to be ‘on hold’ at the moment (Aries, Scorpios and Leos especially) – remember that things won’t be moving ahead until mid-March at the earliest, so there’s no point trying to force things to happen. Trust that there is a reason and purpose for the delay, which you can turn to your advantage - use the time wisely to review and improve on your plans.

Looking ahead to next lunar month

The next New Moon is on Sun 14 Feb at 25 Aquarius, exact at 12.51pm AEST.

With love

Chirone

Stargazer Astrology - New Moon in Sagittarius 2009

NEW MOON in SAGITTARIUS: Wed 16 Dec 09, exact at 10.02pm Queensland time (AEST) at 24 degrees Sagittarius

FULL MOON / LUNAR ECLIPSE in CANCER : Fri 1 Jan 2010, exact at 5.12am Queensland time (AEST) at 10 degrees Cancer

MARS goes retrograde on Sun 20 Dec 09 for 2 ½ months

special note to Leos, Aries and Scorpios

MERCURY goes retrograde on Sun 27 Dec 09 for 3 weeks

The New Moon in Sagittarius on Wed 16 Dec brings a fresh burst of enthusiasm for adventure and exploration, as well as the need to enjoy life to the full. This is a good time to start on a spiritual quest, a programme of study, or travel overseas - anything that expands your horizons. With Venus in Sagittarius forming part of this New Moon line-up, relating to others may be part of that exploration, especially with people from other cultures. Mars in Leo makes a harmonious contact to this New Moon adding passion to this quest, but the fact that Mars is almost stationary and about to go retrograde means that any plans made now may have to be put on hold for a few months before any real action can be taken (see below on Mars retrograde). The New Moon is exact at 10.02pm AEST.

If your birthday is close to this date, this marks the beginning of a major new cycle in terms of your individuality. If you have a planet close to 24 degrees Sagittarius, this New Moon marks the beginning of a new cycle in terms of what that planet represents in your birth chart (eg if your Venus is at this position, this is the beginning of a new cycle in your relationships).

In the New Moon chart set for SE Queensland, the focus is on leisure and creativity. Mars rises in this chart, suggesting that we are keen to take action, possibly against massive deception (Jupiter and Neptune are in tight combination now), but patience will be required as there are likely to be delays and frustrations typical of Mars retrograde.

Mars goes retrograde on Sun 20 Dec for about two and a half months. The Mars retrograde period can be a time of considerable frustration when projects and actions need to be reviewed and revised. Certain aspects of your life may seem to be ‘on hold’ during this period (check where this Mars falls in your chart), and you’re likely to feel that you’re getting nowhere fast (or even slowly), giving rise to anger and frustration at the apparent lack of progress. This time can be used wisely to review and improve on your plans - things won’t be moving ahead until mid-March at the earliest, so there’s no point trying to force things to happen. Mars in Leo usually acts with supreme confidence, if not a little drama, and may therefore find this retrograde period very challenging. Trust that there is a reason and purpose for the delay, which you can then turn to your advantage.

Aries and Scorpio especially …

For those of you familiar with your charts, the areas of life most affected by this retrograde Mars will be the houses with Aries and Scorpio on the cusp, as Mars rules these signs. Anyone with Aries or Scorpio strong in their chart (eg Rising Sign, Sun or Moon) is also likely to be strongly affected by this retrograde period.

not forgetting Leos …

Mars turns retrograde at 19 degrees Leo, so if this point is significant in your chart, and especially if you were born around 12 August, take extra care around 20 Dec when Mars is stationary. Be careful to channel any anger positively and don’t take risks driving. For most Leos, the whole retrograde period is likely to be a challenging time where patience will definitely be a virtue.

The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year (and shortest night) in the southern hemisphere, the traditional mid-season time of celebration and feasting. This year it falls in the early morning of 22 December as the Sun moves into Capricorn (exact at 3.48am AEST). The Sun falls close to Pluto, signalling that the next 3 months will continue to be characterized by change and transformation. If your birthday is around 22–24 Dec, you are likely to be going through a time of deep personal transformation.

As if Mars retrograde wasn’t enough, Mercury goes retrograde a week later on Sun 27 Dec. Mercury retrograde is a period when communications can get problematic, and a time to be wary of making major purchases or signing contracts - exercise restraint in the post-Christmas sales or you may well find yourself having to return goods you thought were such a bargain. Mercury is in Capricorn for this retrograde period, so be particularly careful with business communications and administration, also contracts concerning buildings (including house purchases). Try to avoid signing contracts in this period if you can, but if you really can’t avoid it, then double-check everything and read the fine print very carefully. As always with Mercury retrograde, be prepared to revise anything you agree to during this time. Double-check dates, times, addresses, phone numbers … and also that any messages you leave actually get through OK. The positive side of this retrograde period is that it is a great time to go through correspondence and sort out your paperwork. Mercury is retrograde for 3 weeks until 16 January.

The Full Moon in Cancer is exact at sunrise on New Year’s Day (in Queensland), bringing into clear focus our relationships with others and our need for nurturing and protection. This is a powerful Full Moon as it is also a lunar eclipse, falling at 10 degrees Cancer. If this point is significant in your chart, expect changes in that area of your life.

Looking ahead to next lunar month

The next New Moon is also a solar eclipse, falling at 25 degrees Capricorn on Fri 15 Jan 2010, exact at 5.11pm AEST. If your birthday falls close to this date, be particularly careful in the period leading up to the eclipse.

!!! WARNING - for everyone

Eclipses are associated with times of major change. Be particularly careful in the couple of weeks leading up to the eclipses and don’t take any unnecessary risks – eclipses demand respect.

With love

Chirone