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Each year, the Sun and Moon align in Aquarius to encourage us to greater individuality and
authenticity, while also helping us
understand how completely we are interconnected.
If that sounds like a paradox, it's what
we can often expect with Aquarius.
Even the symbol for the sign seems contradictory. Aquarius is
known as the Water Bearer, and the symbol shows a man pouring what appears to
be water out of an urn.
And yet, Aquarius is an air
sign… so what's this about water?
THE CONTRADICTION can be explained a bit.
Yes, the man in the Aquarius symbol is pouring something that
looks like water.
But, it is more symbolic
than literal, since what is being released are the waters of knowledge,
also called the snakes of knowledge.
It is one of the common traits of Aquarius to want to share
what they know, to spill forth the waters of knowledge.
And, it is most fulfilling for this sign if the information shared
is unique or surprising and helps
enhance the listener's perception or understanding of reality.
THE SABIAN SYMBOL for this week's New Moon takes the theme of
"knowledge download" to a different level:
"During a silent hour, we receive a new inspiration which may
change our lives: The need to rely upon
inner inspiration and guidance at the start of new developments."
It's always exciting to anticipate a new opportunity to receive
inspiration, especially the kind which "may change our lives."
We of course want to be available and open to receive that level
of guidance.
Here's additional interpretation of this symbol that may help us
take advantage of the opportunity represented:
"What is implied here is the essential value of keeping open to the descent of spiritual
or Soul forces, especially when a new period of individual activity is
about to begin.
The individual should not depend mainly on outer circumstances and
traditional… and in a sense external, because collectively formulated…
incentives.
There is creative power within, a power that can be tapped, or
rather that should be allowed to flow into the brain-consciousness or the hands
which write or fashion materials into original forms."
Remember, too, that a New Moon is a time of beginnings.
The themes represented by this week's lunation will carry forward
into the next two weeks, culminating with the Full Moon on February 14.
PLANETARY INFLUENCES seem to congregate on the day after the New
Moon.
Two of the planets in the ongoing Cardinal Grand Cross form an
exact aspect on Friday, the same day that Mercury enters Pisces and Venus
stations direct.
The Pluto-Jupiter opposition is the strongest of these events.
It is also the second of three oppositions these two planets will
form this decade.
The first occurrence was on August 7, 2013, and the last will be
on April 20, 2014, during the week the grand cross is the strongest.
IF YOU CAN REMEMBER back to the beginning of August last year,
perhaps you can find some common themes circling around again in your current
experience.
Those themes are likely to involve the tearing down of old
structures (Pluto in Capricorn) and the awareness of feeling vulnerable in the
midst of major change (Jupiter in Cancer).
The opposition of these two planets tells us that we are observing
strong polarities.
The bulldozer is ready to raze an historic but dilapidated
building… and standing on the front porch are the original inhabitants…
… an old couple and their aging pet, trying to appeal to the
sympathies of the powers that be, so that they do not destroy this important
landmark.
This Pluto-Jupiter opposition represents just such a struggle, and
the impasse we can feel when it feels we must
choose between extremes.
And yet, the solution to
oppositions is said to be in finding a place of balance in the middle, that
incorporates the best
of both alternatives and finds a third way forward.
MERCURY DOES ENTER Pisces on Friday, but it will be only a short
stay, since the planet starts its retrograde (backward) phase on February 6 and
returns to Aquarius on February 12.
Still, we may feel a softening of our thinking processes
for a few days, and a generalized support for creative inspiration and
meditative activities.
This means that Mercury in Pisces is a good support for the
intentions of our New Moon, since it is conducive to turning within for
"inner inspiration and guidance."
VENUS has been retrograde since December 21,
and completes its review phase in grand fashion, being very close to the
Pluto-Jupiter opposition at the time of its station on Friday.
This proximity to the grand cross planets tells us that these past
six weeks have played a vital role in preparing
us for changes in the areas of life ruled by Venus.
How has this review time affected your attitudes toward
·
your relationships,
·
your finances,
·
or your aesthetics?
What do you want to preserve, and what are you ready to purge from
your life?
Where might you be ready to find a new balance going forward?
Venus will once again reach its retrograde degree on March 4.
That first week in March marks another important turning point, as
Venus squares Mars, Saturn and Mars station retrograde, and Jupiter stations
direct, all within the first six days
of the month.
Enjoy the week ahead, and our New Moon… and may you receive
exactly the creative inspiration you are most needing at this time!
Blessings, Pam
NorthPoint Astrology Blog:
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every day," please visit http://northpointastrology.blogspot.com/.
I look forward to your comments!
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