AURUM ASTROLOGY Finding the Gold in Life

Today we enter the shadowlands - via the 'Dark of the Moon'  (Moon is behind the Sun) - as  Sun and Moon in Libra  set off the powerful transformative and somewhat destabilizing energies of Pluto and Uranus. Tomorrow they will join together at the very end of Libra -  for a potent New Moon that will push us deep into another, deeper  phase of transformation. The next day they both enter Scorpio and join up with Jupiter to expand our awareness of all things deep and dark.  There is a possibility that amazing and life changing transformations can and will occur for those who have planets close to the end of Libra - or the beginning of Scorpio. Change is afoot. Every New Moon begins a new cycle of the year. Libra is about finding balance and beauty- even in extremes. As we head toward the sign of Scorpio - and the years end - everything is preparing for winter (in the northern hemisphere at least) . Leaves are changing colour and falling off the trees - plants are winding

 Over the weekend- the Moon in Leo crosses over the North Node - activating a wonderful and auspicious Grand Trine in the Fire signs. The Grand Trine (three planets at  equal angles to each other) creates an easy flow of energy that pulses with positive uplifting energy. That Triangle then links to the Sun, Jupiter,  and Mercury - creating what is called a Kite formation, bringing a focus on BIG IDEAS, and BIG PLANS  (and also BIG MOUTHS)  as the  need for communication and self expression goes a bit OTT.  If you've got plans or visions of the future, try not to overwhelm others with it all. Enjoy this feeling of confidence, it will help you move toward their fulfillment. But try not to force things (Pluto).  This is BIG energy -  give people a little space.  Many of us will eagerly latch on to that Jupitarian blast- as we are all sore need of encouragement right now. Its a great time to be teaching or learning something. Try not to be all knowi

Today Saturn is at a right angle (90 degree - square) to both Venus (love) and Mars (action). This is the day where some might perceive their cup as half empty (Infosys on the empty)  We may feel stymied, frustrated, blocked in some way. Squares require  'adjustment'  as we work learn ways to work with and around the tension, and we develop forbearance, tenacity and endurance in the process. It's a bit like lifting weights. Every time you do so - the  muscle is being stressed or torn inside - which then triggers the body to repair itself -  creating even stronger muscle. As we work with challenginges  - use them to get even stronger. Accept limitations - but don't be limited by them. With Saturn at a right angles (90 degree - square) to both Venus (love) and Mars (action) we may feel stymied, frustrated, blocked in some way. Squares require ' adjustment' as we work with the tension, and we develop forbearance, tenacity and endurance in the process. Accept limita

I wrote a post for the Full Moon yesterday and it has disappeared. Talk about thwarted intentions! (Mars/Saturn/Neptune) We all get there in the end. The Harvest Moon is a time to separate the wheat from the chaff- discern what works and what doesn't - balance out extremes - and celebrate the abundance we have in our lives.  FULL MOON in ARIES  is fiery - independent - get up and go energy. This Warrior archetype is impatient - takes initiative - and likes to Get 'er Done. Well - at least it likes to get things going. Aries can also be a big childish (even churlish) and does not like to be told what to do. Oh and BTW - finishing projects is someone else's job (Capricorn) LOL.  Aries - full of vim and vigour - (what is vim anyway?) - sets the pace - and seeks personal freedom above all else. The ruler of Aries is Mars. SUN opposite IN LIBRA is all about peace - balance - harmony - love and beauty - and especially  about getting along with others. Libra seeks