Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. – Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759
Paradox abounds…best of times…worst of times. Our awareness of each other is expanding exponentially. Rare to meet someone who is unaware intense change fills the ethers around the globe. While the intensity meter has dropped somewhat from the very strong levels of the 1st half of 2014, we are far from being out of this cosmic transformational soup. The Full Moon of August arrives to remind us our evolution is far from complete.
This lunation activates the Leo-Aquarius axis about the same time Moon reaches its closest perigee in 2014. Hence, we now dance with the vibrational effects of a Super Full Moon over the next 14 days.
Here’s the Astro 411 for this lunation:
Where: Full Moon positions at 18° Aquarius. The sign of the water bearer brings the qualities of humanitarian service, independence and freedom, and an expansive view of life. Aquarius embraces technology, Utopian ideals, the future, social connections and creating a better world through social justice and equality. While its opposite sign Leo is quite individuated and
self-absorbed, Aquarius embraces and relishes in the group setting, seeing all members as equals. This duo, as with all astrological pairs, are 2 sides of the same coin. They need each other to be a complete energy form. And so it goes at this Aquarius Full Moon.
When: August 10 at 8:09 am in Hawaii; 11:09 PDT, 2:09 pm on the East Coast US, 6:09 pm Universal Time; and on the 11th from Kathmandu, Nepal east to the International Date Line.
Overall Theme: Freedom from tyranny and oppression take center stage. This applies to both your inner and outer worlds. Aquarius points to youthful perspectives. Here's a powerful example of how a 12 year old steps forward in her power to address social dysfunction and inequality in her community. Regardless of your political beliefs, you have to admire this young woman's ability to share from her heart and passion regardless of consequences:
Significant Players: All significant planetary members are engaged at this lunation.
Here’s the annotated Full Moon chart. Circled numbers are added for your edification and reference to information provided below, e.g. (1):
Energy forms created: A strong T-square (1), (2) (3) and square (4) raise significant challenges about integrity between your own inner authority versus the authority of others. Also, another square (5) reminds you these are perilous and ground breaking times. Three trines (6) (7) soften this vibration, offering a way to consciously and pro-actively work with the energy through grace, compassion, forgiveness and ease. Remember...under the gaze of a Super Full Moon, everything here becomes amplified.
Synopsis: On the inner and outer planes of reality, a restlessness fed by energy patterns from the first 7 months of 2014 now surface into a more active state. Are you listening to your inner authority when making choices from your heart? This lunation fuels an inner fire for freedom from tyranny, which can include your brain’s lower mental chatter about “this and that”, “right and wrong”, “good and bad” etc., and a desire to live more passionately, authentically and fully in the Now moment.
The Easy: Three trines (120° apart) grace this lunation: Saturn in Scorpio and Chiron in Pisces (6), Mars in Scorpio and Neptune in Pisces (6), and Sun/Mercury in Leo and Uranus in Aries (7). Trine energy requires conscious choice and direct action. Otherwise, the energy simply dissipates. Chiron in Pisces adds a softer, healing vibe to Saturn’s otherwise specific form; Neptune in Pisces offers Mars in Scorpio a global vision of what can be accomplished in the realm of achievement and action; Uranus in Aries adds a new approach for humanitarian direction and action to the radiance of a Leo Sun, encouraging the break down of old barriers and beliefs, and making way for what is possible in this world.
A sextile (60° apart) forms between the Aquarian Moon and Uranus (9). Uranus rules Aquarius. This potent combination imbues this chart with powerful fuel for change and social action.
The Challenging: T-square between Moon in Aquarius (1), Sun/Mercury in Leo (2) and Saturn in Scorpio (3): Saturn becomes the fulcrum or anchor of this see-saw configuration. In part, Saturn rules authority, boundaries, limitations etc. It serves as a director for organizing, prioritizing and putting in motion the desires of your heart. This T-Square raises a red flag about giving into others' demands in order to keep the peace, being safe, or holding back your passion for fear of judgment (self/others) and failure.
Unaspected Venus in Cancer (8) positions opposite to its retrograde start point in Capricorn of this past December (solstice). Its position poses the Cancerian question "what have you learned over the past 7 months about nurturing yourself and creating a healthier home life?" "What substantive changes have you made to create a healthier reality in your inner and outer worlds?".
Suggestions for this Leo Lunation: Aquarius thrives in social settings, especially where there is a focus for helping others in need. Using the mediums of laughter, dance and celebration of life’s magnificence (as the image at the top suggests), avail yourself of this Aquarian mood over the next 2 weeks. Remember, helping others in need includes demonstrating a more uplifting path and perspective about freedom and equality. Have fun!
Reflection questions: Please add your comments below in support of others on this path of change.
- What does freedom mean to me?
- Am I leading from a place of inner authority?
- Is your desire for change in your intimate relationships (Scorpio) fueled by passion and determination, or a mental exercise supported by security, hopes and dreams?
- Am I following the calling of my heart?
- What steps am I ready to take to embrace a more passionate part of my being?
- How do I perceive my future? Is this perception congruent with my heart's desires and passion?
Life Path Astrology Consultation & Gift Certificates: Looking for clarification of current life circumstances, or greater understanding of yourself? Make an appointment today on-line 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!
"So powerful...so insightful. Thank you so much." CdF, San Francisco
Note - fee increase: as of September 1, my consultation fee structure increases to $200 for an initial consultation (75 minutes) and $150 for a follow-up session (1 hour). This is my first rate increase in 7 years and creates congruency with the high value I place on the professional astrological services I provide. Any consultation scheduled prior to September 1 remains at the existing $150 and $125 levels.
Conclusion: The world community seethes with strife in many places. Whether it’s the Ukraine, Middle East, Africa, or Asia, the building intensity and fight for survival is becoming greater and spreading. As Uranus square Pluto continues its dissolving and restructuring of society, polarity becomes even more exaggerated. At the same time, the Earth is raising the frequency of her vibrational field and poles are reversing: global warming expressed through amplified weather systems and climate patterns are potent indicators of more heat generated from a higher vibrational bio-field.
These symptoms point to enormous change underway in how we exist, relate to one another, and more so, how we create a world different and healthier than what has evolved in the past.
Todays children are attuned to this building Aquarian vibration. Their body's nervous systems have developed in utero and have evolved during a period of heightened vibration. Most embrace Aquarian ideals, including using technology in very creative ways. Some imagine a world of peace and equality and, as seen in the video above, are proactive from a very young age in the pursuit of these ideals. All show us a future vastly different than the present reality.
The greatest support we can provide children is through our own inner actions, embracing a future world of health, quality of life and expanded creativity. I leave you with the words of Dr. Donald Epstein, an amazing futurist, teacher, healer and chiropractor who has had a profound effect on the lives of hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world, including myself and some members of my family:
“It is important that we take responsibility for our life and that we fully experience our experience. When we say we are responsible for creating our reality, what we mean is that we create the internal state that witnesses and experiences the world. Our internal state is the reality we are responsible for. We are responsible for gaining a greater ability to experience how our body feels in response to outer circumstances, as well as to thoughts, ideas, or feelings that float through our mind. We are responsible for the state of tension, pain, or ease that we feel in our bodymind."
"As we wake up and pay attention to what is going on within and around us, our inner state will move toward greater ease. Life will begin to flow more easily, and other people will respond to us differently. To the degree that we develop our awareness, we become “lucky” in life. Yet waking up, paying attention, and fully experiencing our experience needn’t be for the sole purpose of changing our circumstances or attaining our desires. Instead, we can choose to allow the powers of attraction and creation to manifest whatever is consistent with who we are now, and who we can be in the future. Then the impact of various events, whether pleasant or unpleasant, may be viewed from a new perspective — a new and different story that we do create.”
At this Aquarius Super Full Moon, may your actions be the answer to your prayers. Sat Nam
Next Update: Virgo New Moon, August 25
Aloha from Hawaii Island
Starman, Joseph Mina
August 10, 2014
©Gemini Awakening 2014 all rights reserved
Astrology Chart Illustrations
- chart generating software - Time Cycles Research Software
- chart annotations - ScreenSteps by Blue Mango Learning Systems
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| "Dance for Joy" painting by Ira Mitchell Kirk |
This lunation activates the Leo-Aquarius axis about the same time Moon reaches its closest perigee in 2014. Hence, we now dance with the vibrational effects of a Super Full Moon over the next 14 days.
Here’s the Astro 411 for this lunation:
Where: Full Moon positions at 18° Aquarius. The sign of the water bearer brings the qualities of humanitarian service, independence and freedom, and an expansive view of life. Aquarius embraces technology, Utopian ideals, the future, social connections and creating a better world through social justice and equality. While its opposite sign Leo is quite individuated and
self-absorbed, Aquarius embraces and relishes in the group setting, seeing all members as equals. This duo, as with all astrological pairs, are 2 sides of the same coin. They need each other to be a complete energy form. And so it goes at this Aquarius Full Moon.
When: August 10 at 8:09 am in Hawaii; 11:09 PDT, 2:09 pm on the East Coast US, 6:09 pm Universal Time; and on the 11th from Kathmandu, Nepal east to the International Date Line.
Overall Theme: Freedom from tyranny and oppression take center stage. This applies to both your inner and outer worlds. Aquarius points to youthful perspectives. Here's a powerful example of how a 12 year old steps forward in her power to address social dysfunction and inequality in her community. Regardless of your political beliefs, you have to admire this young woman's ability to share from her heart and passion regardless of consequences:
Significant Players: All significant planetary members are engaged at this lunation.
Here’s the annotated Full Moon chart. Circled numbers are added for your edification and reference to information provided below, e.g. (1):
Energy forms created: A strong T-square (1), (2) (3) and square (4) raise significant challenges about integrity between your own inner authority versus the authority of others. Also, another square (5) reminds you these are perilous and ground breaking times. Three trines (6) (7) soften this vibration, offering a way to consciously and pro-actively work with the energy through grace, compassion, forgiveness and ease. Remember...under the gaze of a Super Full Moon, everything here becomes amplified.
Synopsis: On the inner and outer planes of reality, a restlessness fed by energy patterns from the first 7 months of 2014 now surface into a more active state. Are you listening to your inner authority when making choices from your heart? This lunation fuels an inner fire for freedom from tyranny, which can include your brain’s lower mental chatter about “this and that”, “right and wrong”, “good and bad” etc., and a desire to live more passionately, authentically and fully in the Now moment.
The Easy: Three trines (120° apart) grace this lunation: Saturn in Scorpio and Chiron in Pisces (6), Mars in Scorpio and Neptune in Pisces (6), and Sun/Mercury in Leo and Uranus in Aries (7). Trine energy requires conscious choice and direct action. Otherwise, the energy simply dissipates. Chiron in Pisces adds a softer, healing vibe to Saturn’s otherwise specific form; Neptune in Pisces offers Mars in Scorpio a global vision of what can be accomplished in the realm of achievement and action; Uranus in Aries adds a new approach for humanitarian direction and action to the radiance of a Leo Sun, encouraging the break down of old barriers and beliefs, and making way for what is possible in this world.
A sextile (60° apart) forms between the Aquarian Moon and Uranus (9). Uranus rules Aquarius. This potent combination imbues this chart with powerful fuel for change and social action.
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| "Together": photo by Joseph Mina |
Unaspected Venus in Cancer (8) positions opposite to its retrograde start point in Capricorn of this past December (solstice). Its position poses the Cancerian question "what have you learned over the past 7 months about nurturing yourself and creating a healthier home life?" "What substantive changes have you made to create a healthier reality in your inner and outer worlds?".
Suggestions for this Leo Lunation: Aquarius thrives in social settings, especially where there is a focus for helping others in need. Using the mediums of laughter, dance and celebration of life’s magnificence (as the image at the top suggests), avail yourself of this Aquarian mood over the next 2 weeks. Remember, helping others in need includes demonstrating a more uplifting path and perspective about freedom and equality. Have fun!
Reflection questions: Please add your comments below in support of others on this path of change.
- What does freedom mean to me?
- Am I leading from a place of inner authority?
- Is your desire for change in your intimate relationships (Scorpio) fueled by passion and determination, or a mental exercise supported by security, hopes and dreams?
- Am I following the calling of my heart?
- What steps am I ready to take to embrace a more passionate part of my being?
- How do I perceive my future? Is this perception congruent with my heart's desires and passion?
Life Path Astrology Consultation & Gift Certificates: Looking for clarification of current life circumstances, or greater understanding of yourself? Make an appointment today on-line 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!
"So powerful...so insightful. Thank you so much." CdF, San Francisco
Note - fee increase: as of September 1, my consultation fee structure increases to $200 for an initial consultation (75 minutes) and $150 for a follow-up session (1 hour). This is my first rate increase in 7 years and creates congruency with the high value I place on the professional astrological services I provide. Any consultation scheduled prior to September 1 remains at the existing $150 and $125 levels.
These symptoms point to enormous change underway in how we exist, relate to one another, and more so, how we create a world different and healthier than what has evolved in the past.
Todays children are attuned to this building Aquarian vibration. Their body's nervous systems have developed in utero and have evolved during a period of heightened vibration. Most embrace Aquarian ideals, including using technology in very creative ways. Some imagine a world of peace and equality and, as seen in the video above, are proactive from a very young age in the pursuit of these ideals. All show us a future vastly different than the present reality.
The greatest support we can provide children is through our own inner actions, embracing a future world of health, quality of life and expanded creativity. I leave you with the words of Dr. Donald Epstein, an amazing futurist, teacher, healer and chiropractor who has had a profound effect on the lives of hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world, including myself and some members of my family:
“It is important that we take responsibility for our life and that we fully experience our experience. When we say we are responsible for creating our reality, what we mean is that we create the internal state that witnesses and experiences the world. Our internal state is the reality we are responsible for. We are responsible for gaining a greater ability to experience how our body feels in response to outer circumstances, as well as to thoughts, ideas, or feelings that float through our mind. We are responsible for the state of tension, pain, or ease that we feel in our bodymind."
"As we wake up and pay attention to what is going on within and around us, our inner state will move toward greater ease. Life will begin to flow more easily, and other people will respond to us differently. To the degree that we develop our awareness, we become “lucky” in life. Yet waking up, paying attention, and fully experiencing our experience needn’t be for the sole purpose of changing our circumstances or attaining our desires. Instead, we can choose to allow the powers of attraction and creation to manifest whatever is consistent with who we are now, and who we can be in the future. Then the impact of various events, whether pleasant or unpleasant, may be viewed from a new perspective — a new and different story that we do create.”
At this Aquarius Super Full Moon, may your actions be the answer to your prayers. Sat Nam
Next Update: Virgo New Moon, August 25
Aloha from Hawaii Island
Starman, Joseph Mina
August 10, 2014
©Gemini Awakening 2014 all rights reserved
Astrology Chart Illustrations
- chart generating software - Time Cycles Research Software
- chart annotations - ScreenSteps by Blue Mango Learning Systems
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