ASTRO NEWS: MERCURY RETROGRADE & FULL MOON IN PISCES!!!

Well, it's that time again! Mercury (the planet of communication and short-term travel) went Retrograde on Aug. 20th, and will be in it until September 12. So, these 3 weeks are a good time for INTROSPECTION and REFLECTION on Ourselves and Our Current Plans (communication and travel can also go awry during a mercury retrograde, so best to dot your i's and cross your t's). As far as the Piscean Full Moon is concerned, the moon cycle is 28 days from New Moon (no moon in the sky) to Full Moon to New Moon again, and the new moon is the spiritually fertile time when we plant seeds, literally and metaphysically, with ideas, intentions and invocations. The idea is that when the Full Moon comes around after the prior New Moon, one will see some type of confirmation (whether pos. or neg. ) on the "seeds" they planted during that New Moon. So, with a Piscean Full Moon, it's a calm, but potentially emotional time being Pisces is a water sign. And coupled with the Mercury Retrograde it's a good time to go deep within oneself to get back in touch with all those things that drive you artistically, creatively, & emotionally, and make the blueprint to how you want to start seeing them manifest after the retrograde. That's the catch with the Pisces Full Moon, it is all about dreams and glamour, things that catch our eye, but being that Pisces is ruled by Jupiter and Neptune, things can be magnified (Jupiter - gaseous planet) and illusory, not lasting (Neptune - water and gaseous planet), like we are getting a glimpse of how things could be, yet it's fleeting. That's what this sign is about, so it is magnified during the full moon, and with the Mercury retrograde, we take time to look in and make plans, but hold off on IMPLEMENTING those plans because things are transitioning during this period, thus it is not a good time, astrologically speaking, for setting the foundation for new ideas, plans, or relationships. Also, during this time of the Mercury Retrograde, we may see old friends and lovers, return to our lives, but this is the point, to decide whether to go deeper, affirming the bond, or to let it go, simply a tying up of old loose ends. Also, Mars is closer to the planet than it's ever been, so we must be careful to avoid fights around this time, especially since it is already being influenced by the emotional Full Moon of Pisces!

NOTE:

The Majority of the above mentioned information is from my own knowledge and interpretation, but I received some info from astrologist Jan Spiller's website,

and from my friend Paul Moreland (friend him!) on FB, he's great with keeping The People informed :)

ADDENDUM:

A Great link that goes in to the Moon in Pisces/Sun in Virgo connection.:

Slide 6

"Full Moons bring revelations and with Pisces-Virgo energies, it could have to do with your life purpose. What have you dedicated yourself to doing or being in the world? It might be devotion to an ideal, a child, or simply being the best at what you do."

FULL LINK HERE

http://astrology.about.com/od/themoon/ss/Full-Moon-In-Pisces-In-Pictures.-1tG.htm

(Thanks Candii!)

Wishing You A Reflective Mercury Retrograde & Captivating Full Moon Luvies,
B-RAE!

ASTRO-WEATHER: TODAY, NEW MOON IN VIRGO

TIME TO GET ORGANIZED!

"Clean-up your act, so you can be more efficient in your work! This month's new moon is closely aligned with Saturn and Mercury, so makes it easier to discipline yourself in order to convey your ideas clearly, and to take firm purposeful actions...and remember, being disciplined and organized won't necessarily make you all work and no play, if you do this right(gettting porganized this month)you'll carve out more time in your schedule to have FUN!!! "

- Judy Vitale


FOR MORE GREAT ADVICE FOR THE NEW MONTH, CLICK HERE!

VIRGO FACTS

ASTRO WEATHER: NEW MOON OF CANCER

This morning the new moon of Cancer occurs. Cancer, the Crab, is one of THE most sensitive signs of the zodiac, though you may never think it due to their tough exterior...I mean there totem is a shellfish that carries its home on its back get it??? Cancers are truly the most domestic sign of the zodiac, having a sincere love of home and hearth, and all things emotionally, AND physically comforting. They are also known as the "mothers" of the zodiac because they have a natural inclination to care for and dote on their family, friends, and loved ones. They respects old bonds and loyalty, and though warm, it may take a bit of time to earn their Trust. The U.S.A., with it's "birthday" being 7/4/1776, and I think I was once told NYC, are both Cancers, so that makes a lot of sense to me. New York for example, looks so intimidating to outsiders, but once you are in, you will find some of the biggest characters and even bigger hearts - but you definitely gotta earn your way in, the USA too; it makes me think back to what my stepdad had to go through to become a citizen of this country...sheesh, but I digress. Yes, Cancers, definitely the best friend type if that is what you are looking for, and they make devoted, yet sometimes clingy, even insecure lovers...but that's all water signs, take it from a Pisces. I think it's definitely a fair trade-off for a Heart of Gold, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THE CANCERS IN MY LIFE, and ALL THE CANCERS OUT THERE IN THE BLOG-O-SPHERE, B-RAE UNDERSTANDS YOU!!!



Oh and before I forget, being that it is the new moon in Cancer, the energy of Cancer will permeate this month so we can all expect to feel the energy of Cancer in our own personal lives. For those of us not use to plunging the emotional depths of water signs, we may feel a little off kilter, wishy-washy, you know, but you can survive it! Some general things to be aware of:

- High Sensitivity (physically, and emotionally - Cancers are prone to anxiety due to their highly developed nervous systems)

- Moodiness (Cancers are VERY hard to read, and moods can change on the drop of a dime; they are also prone to sulking when they do get in a bad mood)

- Wanting to Be Home/in Comfortable Surroundings (not a good or bad thing, and can actual be beneficial, making you slow down and appreciate your home, family, and friends. Now is actually a GREAT time to make changes around/fix-up to your home)

- The Urge/Need to be Around/Near Your Family, Truest Friends, and Lovers.

- NOSTALGIA! (Cancers are Notorious Packrats, all of them tend to have Keepsakes from back in the day, as well as a SPECIAL collection of something, anything...)

HERE'S WISHING YOU ALL A GREAT MONTH LUVIES,
B!

More on Cancer

A 'Bit More on Cancer

Ooooooh, Cancer Compatibility