from the chair: 23rd October 2017 Mars into Libra, Sun moves into Scorpio

Hi everyone!

Doesn’t this look so peaceful, the swans in the light at the ending of the day. We’re right at the ending of the Libran solar month and it hasn’t exactly been a float on the lake. But that’s what we’ve been learning to do.

Karmic burdens and ties released:

What a week has just gone by with the culmination of the New Moon in Libra. How much karmic insight, release and rebalancing has been happening and setting in motion a whole new impetus with respect to divine karmic justice.

The big dark wave of energy that was released last week sucked the life out of a whole lot of us as it rose out of the voices of the collective speaking of the abuse which is so rooted in our world that it’s been ignored. More on this below.

It’s all happening: An undercover job!

It may not yet be obvious in the physical wider world yet but we need to know that energetically it is happening and that we are part of the change process as our individual planetary and spiritual history is being brought into the light, reviewed and brought to peace and love within each one of us. It’s an individual process yet operates within the context of the whole relationship context of our lives.

Now Mars, our fire and drive masculine energy is just about to move into Libra and the Sun is poised to move on from the Libra balancing act and plunge us into the deep waters of the Scorpio renewal process. What a difference a day makes!

Last week:

Drowned in a collective shadow of emotional release

Did you feel it? Whew!

Last week:

Mars in Virgo came into a face to face meeting with Chiron in Pisces:

A collective whoosh of major healing energy for the collective unconscious with ‘wounds’ of pain and suffering being released. The two of them were at 25 degrees of Virgo/Pisces. Black Moon Lilith in Sagittarius squared off to both of them and with the Uranus ‘door opener’ working with Lilith, spiritual prison doors were opened.

It was physical, emotional and spiritual:

Mars was in the final degrees of Virgo, experiencing a deep healing of the masculine energies and our fire and drive and Virgo is ruled by Mercury/communication and Chiron. We all have the masculine and feminine energies within us. It's not just about men but about healing the old 'masculine' energies that have assumed power over others.

Jupiter in Scorpio: Opening the doors of sexual oppression for release!

The celebrities were the ‘door openers’ which indirectly triggered the ‘me too’ campaign initiated as an exercise to demonstrate how endemic is the sexual politics of power and control in our world.

I wonder about the power of all the Leo energy this year, two New Moons, a total solar eclipse and the planetary north node in Leo. Leo is associated with ‘celebrity’ energy being the shining lights of our world. I feel this Leo focus has awakened a new found spiritual power which can speak of the shadow life.

The ‘me too’ social media campaign:

Awakening, releasing and freeing! Straight from the horse’s mouth!

The 'me too' campaign on social media took off when Mars, our masculine warrior energy was facing off to Chiron/spiritual wounds in Pisces, sign of the collective unconscious. As the celebrity door openenrs spoke up, they triggered a response in those who have been ‘wounded’ this or other lifetimes with the sexual harassment and abuse energies which have been used by power brokers throughout time.

And it wasn’t just the women who spoke out although they were in the majority. Men spoke of their disempowerment as well as some men coming forward to awaken those who have sat by and watched the domination of others. A big awakening! Watch this space for more as Jupiter powers through Scorpio for the next year. Scorpio rules sexual power and intimacy.

Breaking down the prison walls of spiritual confinement:

Black Moon Lilith, our shadow feminine in cahoots with Uranus in Aries unlocking the chains!

Assisting in this liberation of imprisoned energies was Black Moon Lilith at 27 degrees Sagittarius in a squaring off to Mars and Chiron and being ably assisted by the sudden awakening door opener of Uranus in Aries. The spiritual warrior energy was being activated by the dark goddess of Lilith, our shadow feminine energy as she broke through the karmic burdens of old ideologies inspiring the eruption of truth.

Chiron: The ‘Talking cure’ to release painful ‘wounds’ from the soul!

Chiron is about speaking of the 'wounds' held in our psyche and at present it's about our collective psyche. No wonder so many women felt they could speak up and speak out about their experiences and free themselves. I noticed men speaking up too, on behalf of women but also about abuse they have suffered in their lives from the ‘old masculine’ energies. When we tell the 'sad' stories of our lives, we are getting in touch with the emotions that have been locked into us. Sometimes people tell their stories incessantly in their efforts to release those stories. It's called therapy.

We are the witnesses to the stories of others. We don't have to listen to everyone on social media. But we can give people the space to speak with each other in their efforts to free themselves from stuck emotions. It is their right. It is not our right to block those who have been or are oppressed from having a voice and being heard. It is our call to allow people their process to free themselves from the painful memories.

A planetary healing: Everyone receives the benefit!

Let's trust that the opening of wounds last week has brought a healing release to many women and men and they felt a reunion with their hearts at the Libran New Moon. Interesting that this whole wave of dark ‘memories’ was released in the days leading to the New Moon in Libra, planet of karmic justice, peace, equity and partnerships through the power of love.

Now we see our masculine warrior moving into Libra where he really has to ‘come to heel’ without the fighting and rage which have been symptomatic of past manifestations of his energy on this planet. He’s learning to love.

23rd October: Mars moves into Libra at 5.29 am AEDT

A little diplomacy please!

Until 9th December

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Mars is being tamed: He has to learn to ‘play nice’ and be fair and just!

Not necessarily a happy chappie in Libra as Mars is all fire, drive and action, wants to take on the world with gusto and fight to the death if necessary. So how does he manage being confined to the harmonious Libran energy? Libra just wants him to settle down and make peace, harmony and living the loving life.

The impetus and drive to find loving partnership:

Mars can translate this urge to merge that comes with Libra, as the need to find love with another. Romance will be ok but we’ll be looking for committed connections.

With both Venus and Mars in the sign of marriage and partnership, our feminine and masculine selves will be looking for love and hopefully commitment.

Scorpio Sun will colour relationships for the next month:

Deep intimacy part of the mix!

Just remember that the Scorpio Sun coming in will colour the relationship stuff with deep sexual intimacy which may or may not translate into commitment.

Sudden attractions, sudden departures:

After all, the New Moon in Libra last week was opposite radical Uranus in Aries setting in motion sudden and dramatic changes for the rest of the lunar month. Anything could happen which can stir up committed partnerships as well as the urge to find such partnerships. Intense attractions which may not follow through in expectation may occur. Just enjoy all this sudden surge of loving connection and be in the moment.

Mars could feel constrained, marking time:

So, what’s new? Sounds like this year!

If you’re in a partnership situation you may feel this acting out with others but when you’re on your own whether for a day, week or on an ongoing basis, there’s no way to get away from yourself if you’re feeling any frustration or irritation. Mars in Libra may feel somewhat constrained in terms of the masculine ego which wants to run the show and tell us how it is.

What’s firing you and how can you best utilise this energy which wants action now!

Of course Libra is all about maintaining balance through seeking justice, equity and of course her brief is bringing us to love and harmony through this process of equity. Just remember Mercury’s in Scorpio so words can be potent and intense if we speak up.

23rd October: Sun moves into Scorpio at 4.27 pm AEDT

Prepare to die and be reborn!

Until 22nd November

Scorpio time: Life, death, rebirth and transformation! Letting go time!

It’s that time of year when we go deep into the cave of our own psyche, willingly or not, to recover our lost aspects, to release the ‘dead’ energies we’re still holding within. it can be a daunting time if we’re afraid to face up to ‘buried’ stuff within us and/or within our lives.

Decaying elements of our lives cut out: No hiding now!

If we’ve ignored, dismissed or buried ‘issues’, memories or experiences in the ‘too hard basket’ then we need to be prepared to face these buried energies. Scorpio is relentless in uncovering what’s needed for us to grow and move on. It is all about growth so it’s pruning time. Scorpio rules ‘surgery’ so holds the scalpel for cutting out any part of our lives that is festering.

We’re going deep to find our shining light within: Light of transmutation!

Scorpio is about deep emotions which may be buried within us...minds, bodies, hearts or spirits. The realm of the emotions is the Scorpio key which unlocks our deep rooted blocked energies, releasing the powerful healing rays of transformation.

With Jupiter in Scorpio now, this month’s experience promises to be a little more upbeat than we may have been used to in Scorpio time for other years.

Love and deep passion: Intimate encounters awaken the soul within!

Scorpio rules intimate sexual connections so as indicated in the Mars in Libra section above, this could well occur. Libra’s about commitment in relationships and Scorpio’s about sexual intimacy as well as sexual healing.

There’s a strong impetus to connect at a deep soul level and this desire could draw in kindred spirits with a soul connection.

Money as a focus:

Settling money agreements, receiving owed moneys, gifts, inheritances, partnership finances

Scorpio rules money from sources other than earnings, including joint finances, taxes, insurance inheritances and gifts.

The focus on love and money:

Interesting that on 27th October when Jupiter meets with the Sun in Scorpio, Venus is in a challenge/opportunity in square to Pluto. Venus rules love and money and Pluto is about big money (investments, stockmarkets etc.)

I include this because this week we could find this area of our life comes to the fore. Lucky winnings? With Jupiter in play, could be. Mercury is in Scorpio so commercial matters may be relevant here with respect to money.

27th October: Sun meets Jupiter at 3 degrees Scorpio...rebooting the light! Big transformation on offer!

Expansion, optimism and growth meets the light of the Sun in the Scorpio ‘cave’! Follow the rainbow!

This is a very fortunate meeting which signifies a fresh energy coming in with the light of the Sun, our most powerful cosmic energy in a mutually beneficial meeting with the great optimist Jupiter. Both these planetary energies are incredibly powerful and positive meeting in the sign of transformation, Scorpio.

Whatever births from this meeting will impact on us all differently. However, it will mean major positive changes on tap for us all. Of course we have to be open to such opportunities and shifts happening within us and within our lives. Something wonderful is ready to birth within us.

1st November: Saturn in square to Chiron at 24 degrees Sagittarius/Pisces

Effective from: 28th October to 5th November

This is the period of time when Saturn and Chiron are in an exact square which means a major opportunity for releasing old karmic wounds and treadmill/conditioning reality of the matrix. Now this will likely resonate with the Mars/Chiron opposition that we went through last week. It’s not the exact same degree, as Chiron has moved in retrograde back one degree. However, there is likely to be a bit of an echo with old karmic collective wounds releasing.

Saturn wasn’t a major player in the last week but was pulled in to the picture with Black Moon Lilith, our shadow feminine which was at 27 degrees. Saturn’s packing in as much clearance as possible before he moves on from Sagittarius in December. This particular meeting is the last of 3 which have happened over the last months. With Saturn involved, we know karma is involved and in Sagittarius, higher consciousness is calling us on.

Golden Oldies

‘River Deep, Mountain High’ Ike and Tina Turner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bowMdT1x3nk Sun in Scorpio

‘Smile’ Nat King Cole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I85ApzR43jU for when we’re feeling the Scorpio ‘blues’

Upcoming Dates:

4th November: Full Moon in Taurus

6th November: Mercury moves into Sagittarius

7th November: Venus moves into Scorpio

Hugs all around!

Here we are returning to our Scorpio ‘caves’ in the morning light. It’s not all darkness and despair with Scorpio energy but it is about extracting our inner treasures which are buried deep within us. The most important thing we need to remember during this next solar month is that Jupiter, planet of expansion and growth is bringing new found joy to our inner being as he takes us deeper into the Scorpio process revealing the truth and wisdom within each of us. That’s Jupiter’s brief. The Sun and Jupiter meet and set the new agenda on 27th October. More light within!

Mercury in Scorpio clearing the old mental energies:

Also, we have Mercury, ruler of our mental body, our messenger guiding us through the dark abyss of our mindsets and limited thinking which have held us back. We will be transforming our minds and consciousness this month one way or another. The bat is a symbol of surrender and negotiating the earthly dimension with the inner radar of knowingness. Being a cave dweller, he is just one of the symbols associated with Scorpio. But look! We’re all flying together, honouring our instinctive urge to be as one and united in these times of major transition.

Not sure if I’ll be doing any more updates until the Full Moon in Taurus on 4th November so will try to get the update out for that on 1st November.

For those who celebrate Halloween on 31st October ‘Happy Halloween’! Trust there’ll be a mass exodus of unresolved energies from planet earth at that time!

Love and blessings to all of us bats flying ‘blind’ and using our exceptional radar to guide us through the month of deep transformation. We’re all together!