Full Moon in PIsces :Taking the Path of Least Resistence.

This is going to be a bit of a ramble ... there's so much going on and I've been away~  so lots to catch up on. I'll start today and continue tomorrow if required. Take it in small bites and your brain wont explode! Shorter updates daily on Aurum Astrology Facebook page

To start: Mercury turned retrograde today (Friday), and hours later we have a Full Moon in Pisces (early Saturday for NA). According to astrologer Eric Francis - we have begun the big ride to March 2023 where  “ a moment of revelation” occurs when Pluto moves into Aquarius (until 2044).  Francis suggests that  this Full Moon is the start of that revelation

Pluto is the transformer, it breaks down to break-through, and is often accompanied by crisis, upheaval, and dramatic change. Pluto reveals the shadow side of whatever sign it is in, and can be  currently found finishing its journey through Capricorn, where it has been shaking up and deconstructing governments and world power systems, who (of course) are fighting back with all their might to consolidate power and maintain control (Pluto). 

It’s always darkest before the dawn.

 

 

 When Pluto leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius in 2023 ~ it will then begin deconstruction of the collective consciousness that manifests through our societies. It’s time to completely break down and transform society to find new ways to work and be together on the planet; time for a social awakening. This revolutionary process actually began in the 60's when Pluto and Uranus joined together, and we are continuing onward from that era. Aquarius also represents the technological and digital world. A.I. is rapidly taking over every interface we have in the outside world. Interesting times ahead. 

 

This Full Moon in Pisces highlights the chaos and confusion, illusion and delusion that has taken over the world in recent years, thanks to Neptune, the ruler of Pisces.  Neptune has been  greatly responsible for blurring the lines between truth and fiction, and as it is conjunct (joined with) the Full Moon  we can expect more of the same. Dreams will  be more vivid , fantasies more compelling,  and the creative urge extra strong. Pisces ultimate goal is  union - the urge to merge can activate sexual energies in a powerful way, and with Mars Venus adding some juicy energy to the party, this could be fun!

Choose wisely, as this energy can be both inspiring and deceptive; it can lift us up to the heights or leave confusion in its wake.

“The water in which the mystic swims is the same water a madman drowns in.” 

― Joseph Campbell

 

 The higher octave of Neptune in Pisces  is Unity Consciousness ~ the deep longing to go home, to return to Source. We don’t have to leave our bodies to do that, though Pisces would like to.  As it turns out,  source is inside of us, we are never separate from it. So much guilt and fear and shame  hide our true nature (Saturn), yet at this time redemption and revelation are one again on offer - if you should so require. Today's Full Moon reactivates the blessing we received earlier this year - when Jupiter Venus and Neptune all joined up in Pisces. The message: Love is all. Ask and ye shall receive. Blessings abound!

 

 

These are powerful times and to get through them, we need to both surrender (Neptune) and claim our power (Pluto)  a tricky balance indeed. It is also time speak our truth (Mercury) and to learn to listen. Pisces calls us to  connect to what is eternal (Pisces)  ~ instead of being so identified with the temporary. 

Easy peasy!

 

Mercury now officially retrograde brings a perfect time to pause and reflect.

I just had my first Mercury retrograde effect ~ plans cancelled at last minute. All for the best it turns out ~ so don't get your knickers in a twist. Use this upside-down time to turn within: reflect ~ review ~ renew ~ redo. The second was the disappearance of a Full Moon image I worked on for an hour! Sheesh!  

 

There can be confusing messages, silly arguments  and misunderstandings - due to Pisces drifty, dreamy energy potential to create confusion and chaos and Mars in Geminis tendency to argue. Remember  that what we argue about is never what we think it is.  Better to channel this profusion of  energy into  creativity, like nature does. I'm sure you'll love the results.

 

And most of all, accept what is ... (for now at least). Let many things pass. As the recent Sun Mars intensity  begins to ease,  we can stop spinning our wheels and instead,  look around to see where we are.  With all the outer planets (Jupiter to Pluto)plus  Mercury,  now  retrograde  -  developments will be slowing down for a while. This can be frustrating for sure,  yet provides an opportunity to pause and integrate what’s been going on over the last few months. Pisces is the epitome of  Wu Wei - an ancient Chinese concept that literally means "inexertion", "inaction", or "effortless action". 

In other words - Go with the flow. 

 

 "Wu Wei emerges in the Spring and Autumn period and represents the practice of taking no action that is not in accord with the natural course of the universe.”

 

Remember, nothing is solid under a Pisces Moon. And  that's ok. Everything is ok.

Oh and our relationships will also be going through a similar process of adjustment. Remain fluid and all will be well. Take the path of least resistance. Two steps forward, one step back ~ to and fro goes the way!

 

“Life leads the thoughtful person on a path of many windings.

Now the course is checked, now it runs straight again.

Here winged thoughts may pour freely forth in words,

There the heavy burden of knowledge must be shut away in silence.

But when two people are at one in the inmost hearts,

They shatter even the strength of iron or of bronze.

And when two people understand each other in their inmost hearts,

Their words are sweet and strong, like the fragrance of orchids.”

 

I Ching #13 line 5  Wilhelm Baynes edition