🌑 JANUARY 1-2: OPPORTUNE FULL CANCER MOON

MOON ENTERS CANCER at 3:10am EST on Monday, January 1 and remains here until Tuesday, January 2 at 5:46pm. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Square Uranus in Aries. FULL MOON IS EXACT at 11º Cancer at 9:24pm Monday night. This Full Moon in its own sign with this Last Aspect is likely to be an emotionally volatile period, especially concerning the women our lives. Unexpected upsets may throw us off our center. The tension is likely to grow until it climaxes to an exact Sun/Moon opposition (Sun in Capricorn opposite Moon in Cancer) tonight; this should be followed by a gradual release. Try not to take changes too personally, breathe through the tension and know relief should come soon. Issues around home and family are likely to be the source of these conflicts. The Cancer/Capricorn axis often reflects relationships with our parents or our own role as parent. The Nurturing Feminine Archetype, symbolized by the sign Cancer, opposes the Authority Figure Masculine archetype, symbolized by the sign Capricorn, ruled by Saturn. With the opposition, we often choose one end of the axis to acknowledge. The challenge is to find your way to honor BOTH - with your outer family and with the Mother and Father within yourself. Honor the Moon by remaining as caring and inclusive as possible. Be willing to ebb and flow with her. Pay attention to your home and family. Honor the Sun in Capricorn by finding the courage, clarity and ambition to take charge of your life. Find your inner Saturn: where do your responsibilities lie? How can you access your self-discipline? From this perspective this Full Moon initiating the New Year could be a great opportunity for us individually and collectively. Otherwise - if we choose to pay attention to EITHER the Feminine OR the Masculine principle, leaving the other unconscious or in denial, in general, actions initiated during this period will tend to have CHALLENGING resolutions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxAEsgnW7kA&t=7s

NEW YEAR'S CANCER FULL MOON SCENE: City Island, 2009; Director: Raymond De Felitta. What better way to begin the New Year with one of the greatest sleeper family comedies I've ever seen! Andy Garcia and Julianna Margulies lead the amazing cast (Emily Mortimer, Ezra Miller, Steven Strait and Dominik Garcia-Lorido) in untangling the convoluted relationships that develop in this wonderful film. We witness Garcia as father/prison guard Vince Rizzo, attempt to maintain his authority and dignity while mother Margulies finds her unique way to mothering her individualistically colorful children. Together they totally reflect the Cancer/Capricorn climaxing Full Moon, especially in this final scene. This is a must-see film!

DECEMBER 30-31: EXCELLENT GEMINI MOON 🌠HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉🥂🎈💃

MOON ENTERS GEMINI at 3:31am EST on Saturday, December 30 and remains here until Sunday, December 31 at 6:38pm when it goes VOID OF COURSE for the rest of the night. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Sextile Uranus in Aries. FYI: We're still VOID OF COURSE at 12:00:01am on New Year's Eve, so the chart for the year 2018 has a rather indeterminate feel to it. More on this soon.
Ruled by Mercury, this is an EXCELLENT time for quick innovative thinking! Speakers will shine with immediate access to the right words. Writers working on computers have a Great time of it too. Send in those manuscripts! It's also an exciting time to begin a vacation. Mercury's wings on his feet will take you where you want to go...at lightening speed! Actions initiated during this Moon period will tend to have EXCELLENT resolutions. Caution not to waste this high time for communication with peripheral or superficial information like online social chatter. Find a way to use your voice in a radically new powerful way! Imagine a unique New Year celebration. Notice that we're building towards the Full Moon in Cancer/Capricorn, so with all this Uranian electricity in the air we also might feel some tension. Breath through it using your Gemini intelligence - and your actions will be as revolutionary as this Moon! Check out the full Blog for New Year's Chart analysis coming soon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFYWazblaUA

GEMINI SCENE FOR THE DAY:  The Shape of Water, 2017; Writer/Director: Guillermo del Toro. Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon are truly electric characters in this unusual love story. As Eliza, a mute worker in the underground tunnels of a mysterious Baltimore facility, Hawkins finds her radical new voice when she falls for a trapped creature and tries to save him from a brutal fate. Del Toro wrote Pan's Labyrinth...just so you have a sense of what you're in for. The visuals are like a dream. In theaters now. 

DECEMBER 28-29: EXCELLENT TAURUS MOON

MOON ENTERS TAURUS at 1:23am EST on Thursday, December 28 and remains here until Friday, December 29 at 9:00am. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Trine Pluto in Capricorn. . Take advantage of this one Resourceful day! Both Taurus and Pluto are about money and other resources. Ruled by Venus, this is about getting clear about what we Value. Beauty, Art, the Sensuous Life, Money and of course Love. Taurus is driven to provide Security for their loved ones. This Fixed Earth sign also is considered the Master Builder - so find ways to create material Beauty which offers satisfaction and support to those you care about. It's also a great time for purchases and investments - especially property. Actions initiated now tend to have EXCELLENT resolutions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXfxUVjHFl0

TAURUS SCENE FOR THE DAY: Ghost, 1990; Director: Jerry Zucker. Demi Moore, as Molly, and Patrick Swayze, as Sam, star as young lovers in this classic scene from this neo-classic American romantic murder mystery. She is Master Builder of pottery  and he will do what needs to be done to support her - even if it means finding a quasi-psychic (Goldberg) to mediate between worlds. And let's not forget the hands-on sensuousness which made this scene legendary. The Taurus Moon is extremely well represented! 

DECEMBER 25-27: CHALLENGING ARIES MOON *** HAPPY CHRISTMAS💝

MOON IS VOID OF COURSE ALL DAY on Christmas Monday, December 25 until 7:27pm EST when it ENTERS ARIES. It remains in Aries until Wednesday, December 27 at 3:57pm. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Conjunct Uranus in Aries. From laid back dreamy day to action packed night! Don't expect to accomplish much productive work this holiday...until the Aries Moon kicks in this evening! Then high energy prevails and unexpected events may occur. Be cautious physically because this fast pace can result in impulsive movement and accidents can occur. Ruled by Mars we may also find the Warrior Archetype engaged and we get into conflicts with others. Mars and Uranus can = trouble! Find other ways to channel this energy: I find films a great way to use energy you don't want to live out...try an exciting blow-em-up blockbuster...or a lead character with very strong Will! Find your Amazon nature and let her out...as responsibly as possible.

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ARIES SCENE FOR THE DAY: Fried Green Tomatoes, 1991; Director: Jon Avnet. Based on novel by Fanny Flagg. Have your Amazon Woman re-inspired by Kathy Bates' unforgettable parking lot mania! She's not takin' it any more and neither should We! We watch her character evolve from timid, unappreciated and bullied housewife to doing things Her way like an Aries Moon would! Not that I'm advocating crashing cars, mind you...but Moon Conjunct Uranus needs her Freedom and Independence! Mary-Louise Parker as Ruth, Mary Stuart Masterson as Idgie, Cicely Tyson as Sipsie and Jessica Tandy as Ninny also star.

DECEMBER 23-24: CAUTIOUSLY GOOD PISCES MOON

MOON ENTERS PISCES at 9:42am EST after a VOID OF COURSE early morning on Saturday, December 23. Moon remains in Pisces until Sunday, December 24 at 9:48pm. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Sextile Pluto in Capricorn. We're supported now in allowing our compassionate souls to show themselves at this heightened time of the year so that we are available to our families and the world-at-large. While all we may want to do is retreat, 'tis the season to open our hearts and be generous with our Pluto resources. Perhaps we'll have an excellent fish dinner for Christmas Eve with the bounties offered up from the Piscean sea! Our dream-life is likely to be remarkable, so keep a journal close by. With Mercury still stabilizing itself in direct motion, we want to check and double check our communications and travel details, including vehicle preparations. Actions initiated now will tend to have Cautiously Good results. Be respectful of others' boundaries while we spending close time with family. All is One and One is All for Neptune, Pisces ruler, so it knows no limits. The cinema, temple of illusion, is the place of choice for this Moon period...or the sea in good weather.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq45c8eGVoA

PISCES SCENE FOR THE DAY: All is Lost, 2013; Director: J.C. Chandor. Solo actor Redford is master and commander of his vessels small and smaller, in Chandor's (Margin Call) risky survival piece. Using few lines of dialogue, these two artists tell a story which is purely visual... a cineast's dream. Attempting some alone-time on his sailboat Redford's no-name character finds himself in immediate danger when a storm kicks up unexpectedly. I found the never-say-die Sundance founder/actor/director compelling to witness at almost every turn. Redford considers every resource at hand and we are totally with him at every precise action he takes. In this scene he is finally forced to put his packaged lifeboat out to sea. Redford does all his own stunt work which is saying a lot about the physical condition of someone in his late seventies. It takes stamina just watching this movie, but it's worth it!
 

DECEMBER 20-23: TRICKY AQUARIUS MOON

After a VOID OF COURSE DAY, the MOON ENTERS AQUARIUS at 9:29pm EST on Wednesday, December 20. It remains here until Saturday, December 23 at 5:13am. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Sextile Venus in Sagittarius.  Don't expect much to be accomplished during the VOID OF COURSE DAY on Wednesday.  Let yourself off the hook. It's a Great time to imagine your next course of action. Follow your inspiration. This Aquarian Moon would normally be a great time to initiate action but given that MERCURY TURNS DIRECT on Friday the 22nd...and we're in the 3-day cautionary period before the turning...well, it just isn't. Projects are likely to be delayed or communications and agreements won't hold up. Bummer. Unless, of course, you're doing something over - then this could be a perfect time to begin.  Ruled by Uranus, Aquarius reflects the unusual, radical change, community-oriented and higher consciousness, equality and digital technology. It also rules Astrology. While the Moon naturally prefers emotional connections and Aquarius is scientifically objective and detached, we may feel invisible or ignored by someone now. Really try to let any dis-empowering feelings go and create your own grounding. With the Sextile to Venus, the optimum expression of this time might be a very unusual second encounter with love .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXvryt6UCC0

AQUARIUS SCENE FOR THE DAY: Meet Joe Black, 1998; Director: Martin Brest. One of the most radical love encounters in cinema must be Dr. Susan Parrish's (Claire Forlani) desire for Brad Pitt's rendition of Death. Donning a man's body on the occasion of his earthly departure, Death - who is introduced as Joe - takes a holiday to learn about human life. He chooses Susan's father, media mogul William Parrish (Anthony Hopkins) to be his guide through this new world. Susan meets him initially as a beautiful young man sitting in a coffee shop and is magnetically drawn. She unexpectedly re-connects with him when she runs in late for dinner one night and finds him sitting at her father's dining room table. In this scene she can't wait any longer for him to make the first move. When she finally kisses her dream man she is met with a most unusual response.

DECEMBER 18-20: CHALLENGING CAPRICORN MOON

MOON ENTERS CAPRICORN at 8:33am EST after being VOID OF COURSE since 8:10am. It remains in Capricorn until Wednesday, December 20 at 10:37am. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Square Uranus in Aries. This Cardinal Earth sign has ambition-to-succeed as its hyphenated middle name. While it usually does, the Last Aspect square to Uranus suggests encounters with major unexpected upsets. Traditional structures are at risk of suddenly imploding. This is also what one of the indicators for Revolution would look like. Your hard work may not pay off now, especially with RETROGRADE Mercury entering the 3-day cautionary Station period before it turns DIRECT on the 22nd. With Capricorn's ruler SATURN also ENTERING CAPRICORN on Wednesday the 19th for two and a half years, this archetype of traditional forms, manifesting intentions in the material world and feeling constrained by barriers (particularly conventional ones) will be with us in spades for quite awhile. The feeling of the patriarch digging in its heels for its last hurrah is likely to become stronger. Actions, especially involving business or government (Capricorn), initiated during this Moon period tend to have CHALLENGING resolutions. 

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 CAPRICORN SCENE FOR THE DAY: Made in Dagenham, 2010; Director: Nigel Cole. Sally Hawkins (Maudie) discovers herself to be a revolutionary for women's rights in this based-on-a-true-story narrative about the sewing machinists strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant in East London in the late 60's. Refusing to take the conventional attitude of mental, sexual and financial abuse anymore, she rallies women in all walks of life around these issues. While the ultimate resolution in this colorful and endearing film is quite successful, there are scenes you'll see in this trailer where the unexpected Uranian barriers are the reality of the moment. Also featuring Bob Hoskins, Miranda Richardson and Rosamund Pike.

🌙 DECEMBER 15-18: SAGITTARIUS NEW MOON

The MOON REMAINS VOID OF COURSE on Friday, December 15 until 8:07pm EST. This is likely to feel like a day when not much practical work is accomplished. Instead of feeling critical for the lack of productivity, take advantage of this time for activating your imagination. Dream into what might be possible for your future. The space between Scorpio and Sagittarius might suggest musing on what resources we can create for our future next adventure. Notice images that arise of Sag's bigger picture of your life. Of the collective life. Make art about your inner visions. Follow the images. And make sure you can return Void of Course/Retrograde Christmas purchases if you need to later! MOON ENTERS SAGITTARIUS at 8:07pm on Friday and remains here until Monday, December 18 at 8:10am. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon conjunct Saturn in Sag. NEW MOON IS EXACT on Monday, December 18 at 1:30am EST. While we now enter the NEW MOON period we are cautioned about beginning a new project during this Sag Moon and Mercury Retrograde period. It's a better time to re-do, start something over with better ideas and information than we had before rather than begin something for the first time. As this Moon is ruled by the grand Jupiter we tend to be drawn to the more philosophical and spiritual contexts of our lives now. We will need our Freedom now so let others know what you require and allow others their independence. This Mutable Fire sign may inspire us towards an centaurian adventure, but Saturn's presence suggests this vision is thwarted. Some reality check, perhaps, or practical detail we've overlooked limits our action. Sag's normally optimistic attitude may turn more serious now which may support us in ways of which we are unaware. In general, actions initiated at this time tend to have CHALLENGING resolutions. That said, Saturn may be a desirable commodity of stability and dependability now during the current prevalence of changeable and unstable Uranus.

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SAGITTARIUS NEW MOON SCENE FOR THE DAY: The Mountain Between Us, 2017; Director: Hany Abu-Assad. Kate Winslet and Idris Elba (Luther) are lost in the high snow-covered mountains of Utah with no help in sight as a result of a private plane crash. An unexpected survival adventure ensues. In this scene we witness one of the dramatic Saturnian barriers to their successful third act conclusion.

DECEMBER 11-13: GOOD LIBRA MOON

Rodin's The Kiss, Musée Rodin, Paris

MOON ENTERS LIBRA at 0:01am EST on Monday, December 11 and remains here until Wednesday, December 13 at 7:27am. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Sextile Saturn in Sagittarius. This Cardinal Air sign reflects our focus on Love and Relationships, especially elder  or May/December couples. While the Sextile to Saturn suggests a rather serious time, there's a stability that affords us the balance that Libra seeks. While decisions may be delayed and details should be checked and double checked - reflected by Mercury Retrograde - legal aspects of Libra's scales are likely to resolve well when opportunities for negotiation arise. Saturn in Sag's older and wiser temperament supports us now. Listen to its counsel. This may be a good time for going back to modify artwork (Libra-ruled) or seeking guidance in relationships. Actions initiated during this period tend to have GOOD results.

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LIBRA SCENE FOR THE DAY: Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool, 2017; Director: Paul McGuigan. Annette Bening (American Beauty) and Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot) star in this adapted memoir of the real-life romance between film star Gloria Graham and young-enough-to-be-her-son, would-be actor Peter Turner. The scenario turns very serious when she exhibits symptoms of a grave illness. The bond of family relationships and compassion for a solitary screen idol during the third act of her life are the themes of this December-released colorful drama. Also features Vanessa Redgrave. Enjoy the the trailer! 

DECEMBER 13-14: EXCELLENT SCORPIO MOON

Cautiously Excellent! MOON ENTERS SCORPIO AT 8:59am EST on Wednesday, December 13 and remains here until Thursday, December 14 at 8:42pm. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Sextile Pluto in Capricorn. Caution is wise because Mercury is still Retrograde, and we never know when the Trickster will play its hand. In general, the Scorpio Moon is very strong, benefited by the Last Aspect engaging its ruler, Pluto. The theme is Resources...and, of course, Life/Death/Transformation...and Power! And Sex. This is a highly creative period. Something like investing in Art would normally be a successful action one could take at this time, but gets tricky considering the retrograde Mercury. If there's a financial action that you want to re-do, that would be a perfect use of this time. Others' resources may become available to you. If you've asked someone for financial aid before with no luck, this is a good time to try again. Because Pluto rules the unconscious, mysteries and going Deep, it's a great time to begin psychotherapy - or begin again. The opportunity to be transformed from the roots up is promising. Just remember Pluto's power must be used for the Good. Share the wealth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_umd-vJhT0M

SCORPIO SCENE FOR THE DAY: From the Land of the Moon, France, 2016; Director: Nicole Garcia. Marion Cotillard, as Gabrielle, radiates off the screen in this visually luscious love-mystery. Set mostly at a curative spa in the Alps, this highly unusual character creates havoc for her parents and, as a result, finds herself in an arranged marriage. She meets another man at the spa, however, and the enigma ensues. The love-making scene in this film is Pluto in all his glory and the climactic twist is transformational. Currently streaming on Netflix.
 

DECEMBER 8-10: CHALLENGING VIRGO MOON

MOON REMAINS IN LEO until 5:40pm EST. See Dec. 6 for Leo info. MOON IS VOID OF COURSE from 5:40pm until 6:09pm. Actions inititated during the V/C period tend not to work out as planned. It's best to use this time for inner creative work or planning future actions. MOON ENTERS VIRGO at 6:09pm and remains here until Sunday, December 10 at 10:02pm when it goes VOID OF COURSE for the rest of the night. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Square Saturn in Sagittarius. Focus on the details and being overly-critical about them is likely to get you into trouble now. Remember to step back and see the bigger picture. Getting lost in the small stuff will get you stuck. While it's a great time for cleaning and ordering your own space it probably won't serve anyone to criticize others for not organizing their lives. If you're editing a piece of work, try to get clear on the philosophical implications being made and make sure that it's what you want to put out in the world. Actions initiated now tend to have CHALLENGING resolutions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiGKmbR7JFM

VIRGO SCENE FOR THE DAY: Homeland, 'The Vest', Season 1 Episode 11; Director: Clark Johnson. After being struck by an bomb, Carrie (Claire Danes) is recovering in the hospital. When her mentor Saul (Mandy Patinkin) arrives to pick her up he finds her in a manic state with incomprehensible speech. Carrie's usual clear quick Virgonian mind has been undermined by the explosion's effect on her already delicately balanced hereditary bi-polar state. She appears to be lost in the alliteration of single words and fails to see that the context of their delivery is meaningless to anyone else. 

DECEMBER 6-8: GOOD LEO MOON

MOON REMAINS IN CANCER until 12:56pm EST on Wednesday December 6, when it goes VOID OF COURSE. MOON ENTERS LEO at 3:37pm and remains here until Friday, December 8 at 5:40pm. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Sextile Mars in Libra. We'll tend to have more energy and enthusiasm now to accomplish creative endeavors. Ruled by the Sun, this Fixed Fire sign is the child of the zodiac and loves to play - dramatically. While generous and warm, Leo may is likely to be a scene-stealer, so try to be conscious of sharing center stage with others. While some testy egos or passive aggressive behavior may appear to thwart results, actions initiated during this period tend to have GOOD resolutions. After December 6th, Retrograde Mercury is at an even keel in its backward movement as it appears from Earth. While all general Retrograde cautions are still in play, the intensity of the 3-day before and after periods are over.

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LEO SCENE FOR THE DAY: La Dolce Vita, 1960; Director: Federico Fellini. Marcello Mastroianni (Marcello) and Anita Ekberg (Sylvia) star as enchanted aquanintences on stage in this classic Trevi Fountain scene. The preceding few moments when Sylvia finds a kitten who, in this rich black and white mise-en-scène, steals the moment. The innocence of both Leonian characters playing with no self-consciousness is mesmerizing. Melodrama though it may be, the Italian sensibility often has romance - another heart-ruling Leo quality - at the center of its narrative. For those of you who love Under the Tuscan Sun with Diane Lane, this is the original fountain scene mirrored in that film.

DECEMBER 4-6: CHALLENGING CANCER MOON

MOON ENTERS CANCER at 3:37pm EST on Monday, December. 4 after being VOID OF COURSE since 2:13pm and remains in Cancer until Wednesday, December 6 at 12:56pm. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Square Mars in Libra. Ruled by the Moon, this Cardinal Water sign is highly emotional and, with the Square to Mars, is likely to encounter some conflicts due to actions initiated during this time. Willfulness and perhaps passive aggression may be the source of these conflicts. The Cancer Moon takes things very personally, clings to them and often becomes moody as a result. Issues around home and family are usually the subject of these feelings. While the Full Moon is waning we may still be affected by its leftover intensity. Actions initiated during this Moon period tend to have CHALLENGING resolutions. 

Note: We're still in the 3-day cautionary period after Mercury turned Retrograde on the 3rd, so check and double check communications, information, travel plans and vehicles. The entire Retrograde period is a time to go inward and access your imagination. Sourcing creative ideas as well as re-thinking previously held beliefs or reconsidering and, perhaps, retracting previous communications is an excellent use of this period. Take a deep breath, plan a meal you'll enjoy, don't expect others to necessarily acknowledge you for it - and anticipate the coming Leo Moon to brighten your day!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED7_y4jETo0

CANCER SCENE FOR THE DAY: American Beauty, 1999; Director: Sam Mendes; Writer: Alan Ball. This dysfunctional family dinner scene is a culminating moment of built up Full-Moon-like tension. The release of Mars anger between Kevin Spacey's Lester Burnham and Annette Bening's Carolyn bookending their daughter Jane (Thora Birch) would be a relief if it wasn't so indicative of dinner conversation around so many dining room tables. This family has barely been holding it together while secrets and lies line their pandora-esque box. If you haven't seen this film, it's a Must...think of it as the 90's evolution of Redford's Ordinary People (1980). Not only is America not the 'greatest country' anymore (See The Newsroom scene in the recent Aries post) its slipping integrity is wreaking havoc on our digestive systems...food for thought.

🌑 DECEMBER 2-4: CHALLENGING GEMINI FULL MOON - MERCURY RETROGRADE

MOON ENTERS GEMINI at 4:21pm EST on Saturday, December 2 after a VOID OF COURSE DAY, and remains in Gemini until Monday, December 4 at 2:13pm. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Opposite Mercury in Sagittarius. FULL MOON IS EXACT on Sunday, December 3 at 10:47am EST at 11º Gemini. MERCURY TURNS RETROGRADE on December 3 at 2:34am. So Sunday turns out to be a Big Day...a Loaded Full Moon! We may have the urge to get up and go, but considering these combined planetary events, it may be wise to pull up on the reigns for now. The Gemini Moon Opposes first the Sun in Sagittarius and then Mercury, the Moon's current Ruler, as its Last Aspect. Communications, Mind Processes and Travel are very tricky now! So Check and Double Check all your details and assumptions. We're in the Station-period which is the most vulnerable for Mercury's information-gathering skill. The opposition to Mercury at 29º Sag brings a conjunction to Saturn at 27º Sag into the equation which, even by itself, brings constraint (though depth) to Mercury's mental abilities. At these degrees they are both traveling through the center of our Milky Way Galaxy which highly intensifies the configuration. Add in the growing tension towards the climax of the Full Moon and Mercury going Retrograde on Sunday and we're in for a wild ride! One person may come from the big picture of a situation (Sag) while the other is focused on the separate pieces of information (Gemini)...and they just can't get each other. If you're patient enough to listen to both perspectives, you may be able to see the whole story! That's the opportunity of the opposition. See a past post: THE HIDDEN OPPORTUNITY IN OPPOSITIONS. But Gemini isn't too good with patience...try to remember it though, when things start speeding up now - especially building towards the next holidays. Unless you see the whole picture, actions initiated during this Moon period will tend to have CHALLENGING resolutions. PS: Enjoy the VOID OF COURSE Saturday. Don't expect to accomplish much practical work. Expect to return most of the gifts you purchase today - and for the whole Mercury Retrograde holiday season - but the process of shopping may take you into an aesthetic dreamscape that may be inspiring for future action!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2SskRLd4F

GEMINI SCENE FOR THE DAY: East of Eden, 1955; Director: Elia Kazan. Gemini comes with an inherent opposition: the Twins. Reflecting the light and dark/'good' and 'bad' perspectives of a situation, these two brothers, Cal and Aaron,  have lived most of their lives without a mother. In this scene their conflicting natures come to a Full Moon Climax when they all finally meet and all hell breaks loose. East of Eden is one of only three films James Dean ever made (Rebel Without a Cause and Giant) and his standout performances, as the lost boy in search of an identity, have made him a legend... and rightfully so.

DECEMBER 1-2: CAUTIOUSLY GOOD TAURUS MOON

MOON ENTERS TAURU$ at 3:38pm EST on Thursday, November 30 - after being VOID OF COURSE since 1:37pm. It remains in Taurus until Friday, December 1 at 8:53pm when it goes VOID OF COURSE for the rest of the night. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Trine Pluto in Capricorn. This Last Aspect to Pluto indicates resources which Taurus loves to make use of - especially money! This would have been a great time to make purchases, but with the coming of Mercury’s Retrograde on the 3rd, we’re in the 3-day-before caution zone now and things are likely not to go according to plan. The STATION begins when the planet appears to remain still (slows down in its orbit and stays in the same degree for a few days) before it appears to be traveling backwards. Enjoy Taurus’ love of the earthy sensuous world and treat your body to the delights it so deserves. Ruled by Venus, it serves us to engage in artistic endeavors and have Beauty all around us for inspiration. As Master Builder, Taurus also loves to create and provide security for loved ones. Actions initiated during this time tend to have Cautiously GOOD Resolutions!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8sDpSZeDBE

TAURUS SCENE FOR THE DAY: Out of Africa, 1985; Director: Sydney Pollack. Sensuous is the operative Taurean word here. Of course the scene begins with earthy hippos emerging from a muddy pond and segues to Redford washing Streep's tangled hair. This is one of the most visually memorable cinematic moments for we romantics - and it's mostly because Streep's inner life is expressed so precisely and authentically on that exquisite face of which we can't take our eyes off...the expression of utter satisfaction and appreciation for his tender care-taking gesture. Water can be quite the resource.

NOVEMBER 28-30: CAUTIOUSLY GOOD ARIES MOON

MOON ENTERS ARIES at 11:30am EST on Tuesday, November 28 after a VOID OF COURSE morning and remains here until Thursday, November 30 at 1:37pm. It goes VOID OF COURSE at this time until 3:38pm. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Trine Mercury in Sagittarius. Ruled by Mars, this Cardinal Fire sign is the first sign of the zodiac and is likely to reflect a very active and spirited Moon period. Aries is the Warrior archetype and it’s a GOOD time to use this abundant energy for launching projects, especially highly physical ones. There's also the possibility of beginning a long-distance journey. Mercury in Sagittarius (another Fire sign) suggests a heightened ability to see the bigger picture, though being 'in detriment' details may be overlooked and timing may be off - so pay attention. Take a deep breath and reconsider consequences before impulsive words fly out of your mouth, although any disputes should end well. I'm going to say that this is the Last Chance Café of Good Days before MERCURY GOES RETROGRADE on December 3 when communication gets tricky for about a month. Note, though, that Mercury enters the 3-day caution period on the 30th before it goes Retrograde. Let’s say the 28th and 29th are still clear sailing, but resist initiating important actions on the 30th. With all this Fire, we’re likely to begin feeling increased tension as we build toward the FULL MOON which also occurs on December 3...a double whammy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPHSXUS0_1c

ARIES SCENE FOR THE DAY: The Newsroom, "We Just Decided To," Season 1 Episode 1, 2012; Director: Greg Mottola; Creator and Writer: Aaron Sorkin. Yes, I'm on a Sorkin kick. Unexpected radical words erupt from Will McAvoy's (Jeff Daniels) repressed mouth during a university-based political panel discussion. While seeing the bigger picture, news director/anchorman McAvoy manages to insult everyone in sight. His manic Aries rant initiates global discussions about whether America is actually the Greatest Country in the World. It also sets up the ongoing tension for one of the most gripping and relevant television dramas ever - and it does it with basically no sex, drugs or rock 'n roll. Well there is some sex, drugs and rock 'n roll...but the ability to compel an audience with primarily news-based content for three seasons is a pretty amazing accomplishment. As with the The West Wing, Sorkin's lead characters make many of us yearn for the moment they might step out of the screen into our political reality - reminiscent of Daniel's role in Woody Allen's Purple Rose of Cairo. You have to watch the entire first season of The Newsroom to see how this particular conflict is successfully resolved but...boy, what a fiery and satisfying ride it is!

NOVEMBER 26-28: CHALLENGING PISCES MOON

MOON ENTERS PISCES at 3:04am EST on Sunday, November 26 and remains here until Tuesday, November 28 at 7:09am. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Square Mercury in Sagittarius. This Mutable Water sign is ruled by King of the Cosmic Sea, Neptune. All is One and One is All for this archetype which knows no boundaries or definition. It is the sign of the Divine, of Compassion, of Unity. Challenged by the Square to Mercury is likely to find us somewhat confused, or even angry, when attempting to interpret others’ communication or when trying to access just the right words ourselves. Setting off on a journey may find us lost or encountering subtle obstacles along the way. It might behoove us to turn to the Artist inside and use this energy for creating something beautiful, poetic or cathartic. Meditation, music and our imagination in general are the best vehicles for travel now. And FILM (images) is also ruled by Neptune! A GREAT Sunday for being transported by a 'celluloid' story. Otherwise, practical actions, especially communications, initiated during this nebulous and perhaps surreal Moon period will tend to have CHALLENGING results.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYcMk3AJKLk

PISCES SCENE FOR THE DAY: West Wing, Two Cathedrals, Season 2 Episode 22; 2001; Director: Thomas Schlamme; Writer: Aaron Sorkin. President Bartlett's 'big sister' old-time friend and Secretary is hit by a drunk driver and killed at a climactic moment in his presidency when he's about to announce his concealed MS to the public. In this scene, after her funeral service, the President (Martin Sheen❤️) embarks on a rant to God. Dolores Landingham's (Katherine Joosten) death has pushed him to the edge and he can no longer contain his rage. His catharsis is part of a process which leads him to make one of the most important decisions of his presidency. Once again, Sorkin takes us on a literary ride of shock and awe with this brilliant monologue. 

NOVEMBER 23-25: GOOD AQUARIUS MOON

After a VOID OF COURSE DAY, MOON ENTERS AQUARIUS at 3:14pm EST on Thursday, November 23 and remains here until Saturday, November 25 at 9:37pm. At this time the MOON GOES VOID OF COURSE for the rest of the night. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Sextile Saturn in Sagittarius. During the lengthy V/C periods, we are likely to feel like not much is being accomplished. It behooves us not to initiate important practical actions during this time. Best to wait until the Moon enters Aquarius. Enjoy the slow fluidity of Thanksgiving and the accessibility to the imagination that the Void of Course Moon offers. This Fixed Water Sign has Saturn as its traditional ruler, before Uranus, its modern ruler was discovered in 1781. So Aquarius feels very comfortable with this Last Aspect. The Sextile indicates an active and harmonious relationship where opportunities are likely to be available. Aquarius, as Water Bearer, bestows its knowledge in broad circulation. Uranus rules the digital world - so this is a GOOD time to distribute information or publish writing on the internet. The conventional world meets the New Age. Maintaining past traditions that still work can support innovative and enlightened thought. Aquarius/Uranus can deliver the unexpected. May your Thanksgiving Day bring you an enlightening surprise!

AQUARIUS SCENE FOR THE DAY: West Wing, "The US Poet Laureate," Season 3 Episode 16, 2002; Director: Christopher Misiano; Writer: Aaron Sorkin. Though I couldn't find a clip for this scene, I couldn't resist telling you about it...Laura Dern plays the poet with a major resistance to landmines. She won't attend the dinner in her honor unless she gets to speak out against their use. Communications Director Toby Ziegler (Richard Schiff) has a hard time talking her down. He tries to tell her it's disastrously bad political timing. After she has a bit of a breakdown (before breakthrough) she realizes, while having an enlightened Uranian position, she doesn't know about the bigger political picture and is willing to listen to Saturnine Toby. They simultaneously see the opportunity for a compromise and she's satisfied with the deal. The dialogue is so beautifully written and so open-heartedly delivered. I wish I could offer it to you here and now. But today I'm just thankful for Sorkin's imagination.

NOVEMBER 21-23: CAPRICORN MOON

MOON ENTERS CAPRICORN at 2:14am EST on Tuesday, November 21 and remains here until 5:33am on Thursday, November 23. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Square Uranus in Aries. Ruled by Saturn, this Cardinal Earth sign Moon is likely to encounter unexpected conflicts. Saturn rules form and structure and is associated with the limiting of space. The Uranus principle is motivated by the need for Freedom and is driven to separate or break down these structures. Saturn reflects convention, tradition and the past. Uranus points to the future with innovative thinking and technological inventions. Saturn rules that which has crystallized. In the body it rules bones and teeth. Move consciously now as we don't want these structures to break!
The emotion-based Moon is in detriment in Capricorn, the opposite sign to its ruler, Cancer. We'll tend to see restraint in the expression of feelings now. So be it. You'll talk when you're ready. The natural Capricorn ambition to succeed may also be thwarted now. The power of conventional authority figures, both collective (think government, church and corporations) and personal (the traditional Father Archetype) is being disrupted. In general, actions initiated during this Moon period tend to have CHALLENGING resolutions.

NOTE: Refer back to the September 4th post regarding Uranus in its late degrees of Aries being the most common planet as Last Aspect. Every time a planet moves through a Cardinal sign (Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn) it has, and will, engage this late-degree Uranus as a hard Last Aspect. Uranus is working something out now. Each planetary archetype will have its own arena that is going through a major Uranian change. For Capricorn, it signifies the ongoing breaking apart of the Saturnian Archetype. It's likely these structures no longer serve us. We might also keep in mind to hold on to what still works about our traditions while being willing to let go of what doesn't.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kehu8QBHCCk

CAPRICORN SCENE FOR THE DAY: "Goodbye, Lenin!" Germany, 2003; Director: Wolfgang Becker. The Berlin Wall has just come down. East German Alex (Daniel Brühl), whose nationalistic mother has just awakened from being in a coma, is afraid the shock will kill her. In this comedy-esque story Alex, a satellite system salesman, sets up a fictitious reality at their home where the old conservative German party still rules! Of course, his mother eventually discovers the radical change to her beloved country - the literal Uranian tearing down of the Saturnian wall and all that that implies. This is an endearing, small family story about this huge paradigm shift which shook the world. Roger Ebert, in his informative review of the film, refers to the mother's natural inclination to hold on to the past because it is part of her and what she knows. With the courage and trust to let go, though, how surprisingly liberating a Liberation can feel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIjSaHUKD5I

NOVEMBER 18-20: SAGITTARIUS MOON

MOON IS VOID OF COURSE until 1:59pm EST on Saturday, November 18 when it ENTERS SAGITTARIUS. It remains here until Monday, November 20 at 7:26pm when it goes VOID OF COURSE for the rest of the night. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Conjunct Saturn in Sagittarius. Actions initiated during the V/C period tend not to work out as planned. It's best to use this time for inner creative work or planning future actions. Ruled by Jupiter, the expansive Mutable Fire Sagittarius Moon is not happy to be limited by Saturn. We are likely to have the urge to think big or take off independently on an adventure, but Saturn brings a reality check that has us reconsider or circumstances that prohibit action altogether. Perhaps it serves us to use Saturn's energy for seriously considering the bigger picture of our situation. Perhaps a religious or spiritual perspective is especially appropriate now. Actions, in general, tend to have Challenging resolutions mostly because our emotions or natural exuberance/optimism may feel inhibited

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms4E1BbHI8g

SAGITTARIUS SCENE FOR THE DAY: Thor: Ragnarok, 2017; Director: Taika Waititi. On a lighter note...The 'Strongest Avenger' Thor (Chris Hemsworth) gets blown off by the computer ("Access Denied") as he attempts to commandeer a spacecraft during his 'big adventure'. Then he's one-upped in by his once fellow Avenger...pretty funny stuff, actually...especially in 3D IMAX.

NOVEMBER 16-18: EXCELLENT SCORPIO MOON

MOON ENTERS SCORPIO at 3:19am EST on Thursday, November 16 and remains here until Saturday, November 18 at 6:42am when the NEW MOON IS EXACT. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Conjunct Sun in Scorpio. The NEW MOON begins a new lunar cycle and symbolizes a time for us to begin again too. Pluto rules Scorpio, and being the most distant planet from the Sun, moves very slowly. This quality reflects the in-depth work Scorpio can accomplish - a deep and enduring Phoenix-like Transformation. We are supported now in embarking on a journey of self-reflection and therapeutic analysis. We may have more access to the dark mysterious symbols of our unconsciousness and be more able to bring alchemical gold to light. Because this archetype also represents Resources, particularly other people’s or collective resources, it may be the perfect time to invest, to take out a loan to begin Renovations on your home or make a major purchase. Fixed Water sign Scorpio is very creative, so beginning any artistic project will be supported now. Scorpio also reflects our sexuality, the ultimate creative act, which may be front and center at this time. Actions initiated along all these themes will tend to have EXCELLENT results.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zymGiLJBpB8

SCORPIO SCENE FOR THE DAY: The Sessions, 2012; Director: Ben Lewin. John Hawkes, as polio victim Mark, leaves his iron lung long enough to enter the mystery of his sexuality with sex surrogate Helen Hunt. This is a remarkable independent film based on a true story and told with surprising levity. We witness a profound Scorpio transformation indeed! Winner of the Audience Award and Special Jury Prize at Sundance and nominated for Best Actor and Actress by the Golden Globes and Best Actress by the Academy Awards, this is a major crowd pleaser!

NOVEMBER 13-15: VOID OF COURSE → LIBRA MOON

MOON REMAINS IN VIRGO until 10:45am EST on Monday, November 13 when it goes VOID OF COURSE until 6:26pm. MOON ENTERS LIBRA at 6:26pm and remains here until Wednesday, November 15 at 7:50pm. At this time the MOON GOES VOID OF COURSE for the rest of the night. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Sextile Saturn in Sagittarius. Most of this day is likely to be on the dreamy side, recovering from the overly detailed day yesterday. Don't expect much practical work to be accomplished and let yourself off the hook for not doing what you think you should be doing! Notice where your imagination takes you and see if there's any creative or helpful information there. Actions initiated during the V/C Moon period tend not to work out as planned. In Libra, the Moon is ruled by Venus. This Cardinal Air sign now reflects our focus on relationships. The Sextile to Saturn Last Aspect can sometimes indicate the opportunity for a new love affair to enter  our lives. Saturn can reflect an older person, so the age difference may be significant. Any aspect to Saturn, though, also has its challenges, and this may be a serious time for partnerships, rather than romantic or playful. Best to stay appropriate to the indications and not to ask for what's not available at this time. It's a good time for practicing Libra's ability for compromise and negotiation. Actions initiated now tend to have GOOD resolutions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLBrKgab2rw

LIBRA SCENE FOR THE DAY: Memoirs of a Geisha, 2005; Director: Rob Marshall. Young Chiyo (Suzuka Ohgo) meets the Chairman (Ken Watanabe) in this memorable scene where, as her older - now Geisha - character remembers in voice-over, her life was changed forever. Her heart has been opened to this elder, handsome kind man and she knows now what her path must be. Gorgeous film - one to be revisited.

NOVEMBER 11-13: VIRGO MOON

MOON ENTERS VIRGO at 11:41am EST on Saturday, November 11 after a VOID OF COURSE morning. It remains in Virgo until 10:45am on Monday, November 13. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Square Saturn in Sagittarius. Ruled by Mercury, this Mutable Earth sign is likely to be limited in its natural benefits of clear-headed analysis and discernment. We may encounter the critical and judgmental side of Virgo, so try not to be too affected by someone's controlling need for picky perfection. It's best, instead, to turn our attention towards creating order in our close environments - clean house...in all manner of speaking. Virgo Moons almost always support us in mentally and physically organizing our lives. Virgo loves it when we use our hands to make things! And it's so satisfying to take advantage of its inclination for being useful. In other scenarios though, such as accomplishing Virgonian writing tasks or teaching, actions initiated at this time tend to have Challenging resolutions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IaJOLWTKMM

VIRGO SCENE FOR THE DAY: Victoria and Abdul, 2017; Director: Stephen Frears. Judi Dench dons the British crown once again as Queen Victoria embarking on conflict-provoking relationship with a young Muslim visitor to the palace. In this scene we witness her eagerness for Abdul (Ali Fazal) to teach her to write 'Indian' as her jealous children eavesdrop on the other side of the door. Their disapproval sets up the first of their many attempts to put an end to the new friends' increasingly embarrassing closeness. This story is based on the real-life relationship between the Queen and her menshi, or teacher. While the film is uneven and could use more celluloid on the cutting room floor (to use an ancient expression), this is a well-acted and endearing film.

Queen Victoria and her menshi Abdul