"Love is always bestowed as a gift - freely, willingly and without expectation. We don't love to be loved; we love to love." Leo Buscaglia (1924-98) Author
Has there ever been a more compelling time for humans on Earth? Energy is moving rapidly these days. Everything seems exaggerated and fast. People are connecting in ways unthinkable just 10 years ago. Life appears larger than life.
We now arrive at that magical time of the year when the New Moon visits Leo and its deep well of heart-felt love. This time around, and not since 2003, Jupiter awaits the Sun and Moon. What expansive, optimistic opportunities of the heart await you over the coming year? Here’s the astro 411 for this lunation:
Where: Leo New Moon at 4° Leo: Passion, creativity, self-importance, royalty, radical love, heart-felt generosity, dignity with power, leadership, romance, play/fun are qualities of Leo and the focus of this lunation. Archetypal Sun rules Leo, which further underscores the strength of this external vibration.
When: July 26 12:42 pm Hawaii; 3:42 pm PDT; 6:42 EDT; 10:42 pm GMT; 12:42 am on the
27th mainland Europe east to the International date line.
Overall Theme: Passion, generosity and heart's desire versus survival and fear.
Significant Players: All major zodiac members except for Neptune
The simple essence of generosity is found in the desires of a 14 year old to share with others something he loves.
Energy forms created: (see chart on left for annotations/number references)
- Strong Square (red) between Moon/Sun/Jupiter in Leo (1) square to Mars in Scorpio (2) - square poses challenge and/or critical choices
- Grand Water Trine (Green) (3) of Mercury in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio and Chiron in Pisces; grand trine in a water element invites a higher vibration of emotion or water events
- T-Square (blue) (4) between Venus in Cancer opposite Pluto in Capricorn, both in square to Uranus in Aries. “See-saw effect” with fulcrum (Uranus in this case) dictating how the energy flows. Intent is new direction born out of tension pattern from the challenges (square).
Synopsis: The passionate rage of the heart takes center stage as the Sun and Moon join Jupiter in the early degrees of this fire sign. Yet, this dynamic trio’s qualities are put to the test by Mars in Scorpio. Is this outward expression of generosity real? Does it come from your depths? These are powerful questions for this lunation.
The Easy: (3) Grand Water Trine allows a freer flow of emotional energy into your creative expressions. Mercury in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio, and Chiron in Pisces reflect a deeper healing about how we nurture ourselves and those around us.
The Challenging: Sun/Moon/Jupiter square Mars. Jupiter is extremely optimistic and large regardless of the venue or astrological sign it transits. Add the Sun’s intensity and the Moon’s emotions to the mix and the energy moves to a more compelling and enriched level. Yet, Mars’ previous day arrival into Scorpio brings an intense challenge to this apparent Leo hubris. Is this heart expression real?....Is it grounded?....Is it in integrity with your life intention?....Or is it driven by ego and self-aggrandizement?
And now the on-going Uranus/Pluto square is joined at this lunation by Venus in nurturing Cancer. Are we able to imbue more care, compassion and concern into our social structures and governance? The recent surge of women and children "illegally" immigrating from Central America into the United States is a vivid example of this vibration in action.
Suggestions for this Leo Lunation: Create a vision board, or some artistic expression, such as dance, journaling, a community project etc, for how you want to share your heart essence over the next 13 months of Jupiter’s Leo transit. This exercise is especially useful for anyone with significant planetary aspects in the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.
Reflection questions:
- What inner talents or outward expressions bring joy to my being?
- Am I living an energy rich existence born out of passion, fun and creativity?
- How do I feel when I act out of generosity and heart-felt expression?
- When I share my heart expression from my essence, what magically unfolds in my life?
Life Path Astrology Consultation & Gift Certificates: Looking for clarification of current life circumstances, or greater understanding of yourself? Make an appointment today for a Life Path Astrology session. Schedule today on-line, or contact me. Live or telephone/Skype session is digitally recorded for your subsequent listening and integration. Mahalo!
Conclusion: At this lunation, the inward energy of the past 7 months makes a decided shift into a more productive vibration. As outlined in my last update on July 20/21, Saturn, ruler of form and structure, moved into direct motion, Mars, ruler of action, moved out of its 7 month retrograde shadow, and Uranus, ruler of shock/change, turned retrograde. This is a significant shift of energy.
On the shadow side, the recent horror of a Malaysian commercial aircraft being destroyed by a surface-to-air missile over the war zone of eastern Ukraine underscores the “shock-factor” of life and the on-going Uranus square Pluto dynamic. Historically, tragedy usually galvanizes people into greater awareness, connection, and yes, sometimes outrage and action. It also reminds you that you are not separate from others. Everyone experiences life’s joys and sorrows even though the experiences may be seemingly quite different. And we are all affected, especially in this transformational time, by life's intensity.
At this Leo New Moon, you are called to action. When you extend your energy to others, are you choosing love, or something of a lesser vibration fueled by survival concerns? Are you choosing an energy rich expression of your light, or something less than rich?
Over the next two weeks, situations may unfold vividly showing you the effect you have on others around you. Remember too, your vibration ripples outwardly affecting individuals beyond your immediate connection and awareness. Such is the grace and challenge of "pay it forward". It’s quite the energetic soup. Through this lunation, may you discover new ways to share the essence of your light with others through generosity and compassion. Sat Nam.
Next update: August 10, Aquarius Full Moon...a cry for social justice and equality
Aloha from Vancouver, Canada
Starman, Joseph Mina
July 23, 2014
©Gemini Awakening 2014, all rights reserved
Astrology chart illustrations - IO Astrology Software by Time Cycles Research
Chart annotations - Screen Steps by Blue Mango Learning Systems
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| "Rejoice" photo by Joseph Mina |
We now arrive at that magical time of the year when the New Moon visits Leo and its deep well of heart-felt love. This time around, and not since 2003, Jupiter awaits the Sun and Moon. What expansive, optimistic opportunities of the heart await you over the coming year? Here’s the astro 411 for this lunation:
Where: Leo New Moon at 4° Leo: Passion, creativity, self-importance, royalty, radical love, heart-felt generosity, dignity with power, leadership, romance, play/fun are qualities of Leo and the focus of this lunation. Archetypal Sun rules Leo, which further underscores the strength of this external vibration.
When: July 26 12:42 pm Hawaii; 3:42 pm PDT; 6:42 EDT; 10:42 pm GMT; 12:42 am on the
27th mainland Europe east to the International date line.
Overall Theme: Passion, generosity and heart's desire versus survival and fear.
Significant Players: All major zodiac members except for Neptune
The simple essence of generosity is found in the desires of a 14 year old to share with others something he loves.
- Strong Square (red) between Moon/Sun/Jupiter in Leo (1) square to Mars in Scorpio (2) - square poses challenge and/or critical choices
- Grand Water Trine (Green) (3) of Mercury in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio and Chiron in Pisces; grand trine in a water element invites a higher vibration of emotion or water events
- T-Square (blue) (4) between Venus in Cancer opposite Pluto in Capricorn, both in square to Uranus in Aries. “See-saw effect” with fulcrum (Uranus in this case) dictating how the energy flows. Intent is new direction born out of tension pattern from the challenges (square).
Synopsis: The passionate rage of the heart takes center stage as the Sun and Moon join Jupiter in the early degrees of this fire sign. Yet, this dynamic trio’s qualities are put to the test by Mars in Scorpio. Is this outward expression of generosity real? Does it come from your depths? These are powerful questions for this lunation.
The Easy: (3) Grand Water Trine allows a freer flow of emotional energy into your creative expressions. Mercury in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio, and Chiron in Pisces reflect a deeper healing about how we nurture ourselves and those around us.
The Challenging: Sun/Moon/Jupiter square Mars. Jupiter is extremely optimistic and large regardless of the venue or astrological sign it transits. Add the Sun’s intensity and the Moon’s emotions to the mix and the energy moves to a more compelling and enriched level. Yet, Mars’ previous day arrival into Scorpio brings an intense challenge to this apparent Leo hubris. Is this heart expression real?....Is it grounded?....Is it in integrity with your life intention?....Or is it driven by ego and self-aggrandizement?
And now the on-going Uranus/Pluto square is joined at this lunation by Venus in nurturing Cancer. Are we able to imbue more care, compassion and concern into our social structures and governance? The recent surge of women and children "illegally" immigrating from Central America into the United States is a vivid example of this vibration in action.
Suggestions for this Leo Lunation: Create a vision board, or some artistic expression, such as dance, journaling, a community project etc, for how you want to share your heart essence over the next 13 months of Jupiter’s Leo transit. This exercise is especially useful for anyone with significant planetary aspects in the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.
Reflection questions:
- What inner talents or outward expressions bring joy to my being?
- Am I living an energy rich existence born out of passion, fun and creativity?
- How do I feel when I act out of generosity and heart-felt expression?
- When I share my heart expression from my essence, what magically unfolds in my life?
Life Path Astrology Consultation & Gift Certificates: Looking for clarification of current life circumstances, or greater understanding of yourself? Make an appointment today for a Life Path Astrology session. Schedule today on-line, or contact me. Live or telephone/Skype session is digitally recorded for your subsequent listening and integration. Mahalo!
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| "Formica Sunset" by Joseph Mina |
On the shadow side, the recent horror of a Malaysian commercial aircraft being destroyed by a surface-to-air missile over the war zone of eastern Ukraine underscores the “shock-factor” of life and the on-going Uranus square Pluto dynamic. Historically, tragedy usually galvanizes people into greater awareness, connection, and yes, sometimes outrage and action. It also reminds you that you are not separate from others. Everyone experiences life’s joys and sorrows even though the experiences may be seemingly quite different. And we are all affected, especially in this transformational time, by life's intensity.
At this Leo New Moon, you are called to action. When you extend your energy to others, are you choosing love, or something of a lesser vibration fueled by survival concerns? Are you choosing an energy rich expression of your light, or something less than rich?
Over the next two weeks, situations may unfold vividly showing you the effect you have on others around you. Remember too, your vibration ripples outwardly affecting individuals beyond your immediate connection and awareness. Such is the grace and challenge of "pay it forward". It’s quite the energetic soup. Through this lunation, may you discover new ways to share the essence of your light with others through generosity and compassion. Sat Nam.
Next update: August 10, Aquarius Full Moon...a cry for social justice and equality
Aloha from Vancouver, Canada
Starman, Joseph Mina
July 23, 2014
©Gemini Awakening 2014, all rights reserved
Astrology chart illustrations - IO Astrology Software by Time Cycles Research
Chart annotations - Screen Steps by Blue Mango Learning Systems
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