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The Moon and Astrology: How it affects our daily life… Transiting Moon in Virgo August 2023: NEW MOON in Leo August 16th

Present Moon Sign/Phase/House:

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  • Date: August 16 @7:14 pm (ET) @ 4:14 pm(PT)
  • Moon Sign: Virgo
  • Moon Phase: 4th moves into the 1st on the 17th
  • Void-off-Course: August 19 @ 4:51 am (ET) @ 1:51 am (PT) to moon into Libra a few hours later: Virgo Moon v/c is not one of the 4 “good signs” Try not to make any important decisions or commitments now.
  • Opportunity Period:  August 18th @ 11:01 pm (PT) August 19th @ 2:01 am (ET) to V/C Moon on the 19th: “night owls who want to be productive can sue this time to do so” PB

What does it all mean?

  • Virgo is all about the details, so be prepared to see to them, or at least have someone else see to them for you. 
  • Try not to worry about things you have no control over, especially things that might not ever happen… Because Virgo “see’s” all the details others miss, it’s hard for her not to worry… 
  • It’s good to keep busy during a Virgo moon, make lists, tidy, organize, plan, find solutions to problems… a lot can get done now
  • Virgo can be more critical than the rest of the zodiac, but only because she so needs things to be “correct” or “perfect”. If you are an employer, be prepared that tasks may not get completed exactly the way you had expected, be gentle and patient. 😊
  • The Moon in Virgo can be good for the following activities:
  • Break Habits (Better if in the moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarter):
  • Canning foods (Better if in the moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarter):
  • Fixing Cars:
  • Hair cut for less growth (Better if in the moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarter):
  • Mowing the lawn to retard growth (Better if in the moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarter):
  • Sending Mail:
  • Starting a diet (Better if in the moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarter): 
  • This moon sign will have more of an effect on those who have the following in their charts. 
  • Moon in Virgo
  • Sun in Virgo
  • Ascendant in Virgo
  • Mid-heaven in Virgo
  • Moon in 6th house
  • Any aspects to the Moon or Mercury.
  • And those who have a strong Pisces placement in their charts..

NOTES:

August 15: Mercury enters it’s storm… here he begins to slow down towards his eventual retrograde motion. During this time, much like when Mercury is in retrograde motion… things may not go as planned.. we can expect delays, misunderstandings, miscommunications, transportation upsets and technological glitches… Not all of these challenges will occur, so no reason to panic,😎  or view this as a wholly negative time… It’s actually a good time to take stock of things, to slow down a bit, to make sure we double check things, especially legal documents or such communications. It’s also a good time to make up our various lists…”the practical and must do” list to the, “we wish we could” list and all the lists in-between… it’s not unusual to experience fabulous ideas during this time, write them down, you never know one or two may be viable in the not too distant future… 😊 Mercury will be in the sign of Virgo during this time… Mercury rules Virgo along with the sign Gemini. Mercury is a communicator, a messenger and very intelligent… it’s a good idea to be conscious of our words, we do that with Mercury’s help, thinking before speaking, re-reading before sending… Virgo’s energy will direct us towards helping others and taking care of the details… which fits in perfectly with the retrograde motion, which is more about being the present then anything else… At the end of the day, go with the flow as much as possible, and if you are trying to move ahead with a new project, yet the challenges seem unsurmountable… take a step back, focus on what you can do and take one day at a time… The energy of the NEW MOON on the 16th may give you the boost you need. 

New Moon Note: Mercury’s “chillin out” attitude, could put a wrinkle in some plans when it comes to new moon situations, (starting a new project for example)  but he is unlikely to do too much damage, deep breath, and try again... 😊

August 16 @ 5:38 am (ET) @ 2:38 am (PT), NEW MOON in the sign of Leo: We may be feeling more playful and taking risks might actually feel like fun, even to those of us who might be “risk adverse”😊  ….. Enjoy this New Moon energy, Leo is a fixed, masculine fire sign… he can be brave and strong, or lazy and arrogant… He can work hard, and he expects to play hard too… Feeling a little creative this new moon? That’s the Leo energy nudging at you, and seeing as its the New Moon it’s an ideal time to began just about anything, why not get working on that project you have been meaning to start?… :) This can also be a good time to organize our lives, in what ever form that may take, from simply tidying up the sock drawer, to getting our butt in gear where our careers, vocation, jobs and relationships are concerned.. The moon moves into the sign of Virgo on the evening of the 16th… because the New Moon energy hangs around for a bit, we can expect a bit of a carry over from the Leo energy to the Virgo energy… While the Moon’s energy affects us all, those who have the following chart influences are likely to feel her NEW MOON energy the most: 

  • Moon in Leo
  • Sun in Leo
  • Moon in the 4th house
  • Moon in Cancer
  • To a lessor extent: Sun or Moon in Aquarius. 

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HOW IT AFFECTS OUR DAILY LIVES… 

In astrology, the moon is connected to our emotions and reactions… how we are feeling on a given day may well be influenced by the sign that is visiting the moon… Each sign stays with the moon for up to 2.5 days…. :) 

The Moon Void-of-Course: 

There are times throughout the month when the moon isn’t fully immersed in any sign… this is when we say the moon is Void of Course… and when this occurs, we may feel “foggy” and “unfocused” … We may not be sure how we are truly feeling about a situation or a person…. Therefore it is not recommended that we make long-term commitments or important decision’s while the moon is Void of Course…. However there are 4 signs in the zodiac which may prove positive during the Void-of-Course moon… 

  • Cancer
  • Taurus
  • Sagittarius
  • Pisces…

Opportunity Periods  

There are other periods throughout the month that are known as opportunity periods, when it can prove to be a positive time for most people, however if you have challenging aspects happening within your own chart you may not be able to make use of opportunity periods. 

Thanks to Paula Belluomini, William Lilly and Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide for opportunity period and dates.

copyright Greta McKenzie, 8/16/23
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The Moon and Astrology: How it affects our daily life…Transiting Moon in Aries…May 2023

Present Moon Sign/Phase/House:

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  • Date: May 15 @3:56am(ET) @12:56am(PT)
  • Moon Sign: Aries 
  • Moon Phase: 4th
  • Void-off-Course: May 17 @5:10am(ET) @2:10am(PT) to moon into Taurus, a few hours later. Moon v/c in Aries is not one of the 4 “good signs” Make sure you get all the facts before making any commitments..
  • Opportunity Period: None

What does it all mean?

  • Aries is action, he is the most masculine of the Zodiac signs, he is ruled by the planet Mars
  • We should have slightly more get up and go when the moon is in Aries
  • We are happy to defend our loved ones
  • We are apt to speak up more, even those of us who consider themselves to be “timid” can find the voice they need right now. 
  • Maybe a good time to get your message across or to ask for what you need
  • Be careful when driving especially when upset or angry
  • We may be more susceptible to head injuries or head aches
  • We could be eager to start projects now.
  • Be careful while engaging in physical activities, we may feel stronger or more “heroic” at the moment but our bodies might not be in the same “zone” :) 
  • We may be more decisive than usual, as always use caution … 
  • Be careful about saying yes to everything, we might feel like we can handle more, but when the time comes we could be sorry we took on so much at once. 
  • Being healthy and feeling good is important, making this an excellent time to engage in a new fitness regime. 
  • Adults with a strong Mars or Aries influence, may be acting more like children than adults. 
  • Some of us could be more insensitive, or appear more selfish to others.
  • The Moon in Aries will have a slight effect on all of us, but it will have more of an effect on those who have the following in their charts: Along with those who have a strong  Libra placement in their charts
    • Moon in Aries:
    • Sun in Aries:
    • Ascendant or Midheaven in Aries:
    • Mars in Aries:
    • Moon in the 1st:
    • Aspects to the Moon or Mars:
  • May 14th @ 11:17pm(ET) @8:17pm(PT) Mercury goes Direct in Taurus. Continue to use caution in your communications, expect some slight delays, or misplaced packages. Electronic devices may still experiences slight glitches, Up until May 24th. 
  • May 16th: Jupiter enters the sign of Taurus.
  • Jupiter is the planet of expansion and luck, he can bring us relief and happiness or he can bring us over indulgence and exaggeration.
  • Jupiter spends approximately 1 year in each sign. 
  • Taurus is focused on financial security, money and comfort, she is sensual, solid and can be stubborn.
  • Watch for opportunities to expand on the financial end of things.
  • We may find we are more capable of “filing” our financial concerns, so we can organise ourselves better, potentially giving us some relief in that area.
  • Take care not to overspend, or over stretch the budget on ideas or investments that aren’t transparent. Know what you are investing in.
  • Taurus is ruled by Venus, she is primarily concerned about relationships, money and all things beautiful. We could find ourselves thinking about certain relationships, do we stay? do we go? do we work on making it work? The answers will depend on how comfortable and secure the relationship makes you feel. In other relationships we may finally find the magic that enables a particular relationship to grow.  
  • While Jupiter into Taurus will affect us all, it will have a stronger effect on those who have the following chart influences. 
  • Jupiter in Taurus
  • A strong Venus influence, (Libra/Taurus)
  • A strong Jupiter influence (Sagittarius) 
  • To a lessor extent, Gemini
  • Jupiter in the 2nd house. 
  • Check to see where Transiting Jupiter connects with your personal chart, what house, what sign, any major aspects. 

The Moon and Astrology

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HOW IT AFFECTS OUR DAILY LIVES… 

  • In astrology, the moon is connected to our emotions and reactions… how we are feeling on a given day may well be influenced by the sign that is visiting the moon… Each sign stays with the moon for up to 2.5 days…. :) 
  • The Moon Void-of-Course: 
  • There are times throughout the month when the moon isn’t fully immersed in any sign… this is when we say the moon is Void off Course… and when this occurs, we may feel “foggy” and “unfocused” … We may not be sure how we are truly feeling about a situation or a person…. Therefore it is not recommended that we make long-term commitments or important decision’s while the moon is Void off Course…. However there are 4 signs in the zodiac which may prove positive during the Void-off-Course moon… 
  • Cancer
  • Taurus
  • Sagittarius
  • Pisces…
  • Opportunity Periods  
  • There are other periods throughout the month that are known as opportunity periods, when it can prove to be a positive time for most people, however if you have challenging aspects happening within your own chart you may not be able to make use of opportunity periods. 
  • Thanks to Paula Belluomini present day astrologer, William Lilly 17th century astrologer and Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide for opportunity periods and dates.
copyright: Greta McKenzie Astrology 05/15/23

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The Moon and Astrology: How it affects our daily life…Transiting Moon in Sagittarius May 2023: Venus into Cancer:

Present Moon Sign/Phase/House:

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  • Date: May 6 @ 4:04pm(ET) @1:04pm(PT)
  • Moon Sign: Sagittarius
  • Moon Phase: 3rd
  • Void-off-Course: May 8@4:28pm(ET) @1:28pm(PT) to moon into Virgo later in the evening: Moon v/c in Sagittarius is one of the 4 void of course  “good signs” 
  • Opportunity Period: May 8th @2:22pm(ET) @11:22am(PT) to moon into Capricorn later in the evening. “Utilize these Monday hours for creative work. Since Mercury remains retrograde, use this time to review and edit unfinished projects. ” P. B. 

What does it all mean?

    • Sagittarius is an “easy-going” fire sign, ruled by Jupiter “the lucky planet”
    • We are going to want our personal freedom now, so take care partners who have a possessive or jealous tendencies, they might not be tolerated for the next couple of days. 
    • Because Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter “the lucky planet” we may be feeling luckier then usual… Just take care not to go over the budget… :) 
    • We could have more energy for fun things such as music, sports and shows
    • It’s easier to try something new and exciting just take care not to get carried away.
    • Could be a good time to take a few days for rest, relaxation and laughter
    • Good time for day dreaming and making fantastic plans for the future.
    • While this moon will have a slight effect on all of us… those with the following in their charts will feel it stronger as will those who have a strong Gemini placement in their charts. 
    • Moon in Sagittarius
    • Jupiter in Sagittarius
    • Moon in the 9th house
    • Ascendant in Sagittarius
    • Mid-heaven in Sagittarius
    • Sun in Sagittarius
    • Aspects to the Moon and Jupiter.

Notes:

Saturday, May 6th: Venus moves into the sign of Cancer @10:25am(ET) @7:25am(PT).

  • Venus rules, Libra and Taurus and is connected to the 2nd house and 7th houses.
  • Cancer is ruled by the Moon and is connected to the 4th house.
  • Venus is focused on relationships, co-operation, money, spending it and making it. She likes pretty things, comfort and security. 
  • Cancer is water, water is sensitive. Cancer can be moody, she can take things to heart, both good and bad. She needs to be able to nurture and at times be nurtured. She will take care of you if let her, but don’t take her for granted. 
  • Venus in the sign of Cancer, will bring thoughts of family, siblings, mothers and fathers.. We may crave family connections and going down “memory lane” with them. We might enjoy trying out new recipes, shopping for the ingredients… and sprucing up our home.
  • In our relationships, we must take heed not to take things too much to heart when our loved ones appear to be irritated, impatient or upset with us… take time to talk it out when the dust settles… it’s probably just a misunderstanding anyway. 

In astrology, the moon is connected to our emotions and reactions… how we are feeling on a given day may well be influenced by the sign that is visiting the moon… Each sign stays with the moon for up to 2.5 days…. :) 

The Moon Void-of-Course: 

There are times throughout the month when the moon isn’t fully immersed in any sign… this is when we say the moon is Void of Course…  when this occurs, we may feel “foggy/unfocused” … We may not be sure how we are really feeling about a situation or a person…. Therefore it is not recommended that we make long-term commitments or important decision’s while the moon is Void of Course….

However, all is not lost 😎as there are 4 signs in the zodiac which may prove positive during the Void-of-Course moon… 

  • Cancer: Taurus: Sagittarius: Pisces

Opportunity Periods  

There are other periods throughout the month that are known as opportunity periods, when it can prove to be a positive time for most people, however if you have challenging aspects happening within your own chart you may not be able to make use of opportunity periods. Thanks to Paula Bellumoni and Llewellyn’s daily planetary guide for opportunity periods and dates. 

copyright: Greta McKenzie Astrology 05/03/2023
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The Moon and Astrology: How it affects our daily life… Transiting Full Moon in Scorpio May 2023: Lunar Eclipse: Cinco De Mayo

Present Moon Sign/Phase/House:

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  • Date: May 4 @10.32am (ET) @7:32am (PT)
  • Moon Sign: Scorpio 
  • Moon Phase: 2nd
  • Void-of-Course: May 6 @10:38am(ET) @7:38am(PT)
  • Opportunity Period: May 5th @10:51pm(PT) May 6th @2:12am(ET) to void of course on the 6th. “After the Eclipse, this emotional time can be a positive opportunity to sort out deep feelings” P.B. 

What does it all mean?  

  • Scorpio is very intense and probably the most sensitive of the zodiac signs
  • The moon relates to our emotions, indicating we could be feeling everything more deeply for the next couple of days
  • We can immerse ourselves in our projects now.
  • Watch for becoming obsessed with someone or something…. not everyone falls for someone at the same time and patience may be needed regarding sensitive relationship matters
  • Be sure that your partner, friend, lover, co-worker or school friend is really trying to upset your personal apple cart before making waves
  • We could be encouraged or directed towards taking risks or doing things we wouldn’t normally do, especially those of a group or team nature. 
  • It may be a fertile time for some 
  • Some of us may be highly creative right now, while others may feel a stronger connection to their psychic side… 
  • Secrets may be told now… we can be enticed to open up to others about our deepest feelings/fantasy’s…
  • While we will all be effected slightly by the Scorpio moon, she will have a greater effect on those who have the following in their charts.. and those who have a strong  Taurus placement in their charts. 
    • Moon in Scorpio
    • Sun in Scorpio
    • Ascendant in Scorpio
    • Mid-heaven in Scorpio
    • Moon in the 8th house
    • Aspects to the Moon, Mars or Pluto
    • Ascendant or Mid-heaven in Scorpio

NOTES:

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Full Moon ☺

  • The Moon becomes full on Friday, May 5th @ 1:34 pm(ET) @10:34 am (PT). The full moon is an ideal time to tie up loose ends, finish up projects and end situations that are no longer helpful, or, which carry nothing but negative energy. Please note: a full moon in Scorpio can be volatile, passions are strong, feelings are deep… Stay Focused. 
  • We will experience an LUNAR ECLIPSE @11:13 am (EDT): For more information on this Lunar Eclipse, please click here   :) 
  • Friday May 5th is “Cinco De Mayo” For more information on this Mexican Celebration please click HERE
  • “May the 4th/force be with you”😉

The Moon and Astrology

HOW IT AFFECTS OUR DAILY LIVES… 

In astrology, the moon is connected to our emotions and reactions… how we are feeling on a given day may well be influenced by the sign that is visiting the moon… The moon stays with each sign for up to 2.5 days…. :) 

The Moon Void-off-Course: 

There are times throughout the month when the moon isn’t fully immersed in any sign… this is when we say the moon is Void off Course… and when this occurs, we may feel “foggy” and “unfocused” … We may not be sure how we are truly feeling about a situation or a person…. Therefore it is not recommended that we make long-term commitments or important decision’s while the moon is Void off Course…. However there are 4 signs in the zodiac which may prove positive during the Void-off-Course moon… 

Good for Void-Off-Course Moon:

These v/c signs may prove to be quite productive times.

  • Cancer
  • Taurus
  • Sagittarius
  • Pisces…

Opportunity Periods  

There are other periods throughout the month that are known as Opportunity Periods, when it can prove to be a positive time for most people, however if you have challenging aspects happening within your own chart you may not be able to make use of opportunity periods. 

Thanks to Paula Belluomini present day astrologer, William Lilly 17th century astrologer and Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide for opportunity periods.

copyright: Greta McKenzie Astrology 05/03/23
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The Moon and Astrology: How it affects our daily life…Transiting Moon in Taurus: Sun into Taurus: Mercury Retrograde: April 2023

Present Moon Sign/Phase/House:

  • Date: April 19 2023 @9:30pm(PT) April 20 @12:30am (ET)
  • Moon Sign: Taurus: ♉
  • Moon Phase: 4th moves into the 1st on April 21
  • Void-of-Course: April 21 @ 11:41 pm (ET) @ 8:41pm(PT) to moon into Gemini the next day.
  • Opportunity Period: April 21 @8:09am(ET) @5:09am(PT) to moon into Gemini: “Mercury is retrograde and we are now between two eclipses. It is best to focus and use this OP for practical matters.” Paula Belluomini
  • Taurus needs emotional and material security, so we may find we are more interested in our financial affairs. 
  • This may prove to be a good time to make investments for the future or to begin plans for the next financially responsible phase. 
  • Taurus has lots of patience, indicating this could be a good time to deal with people/projects/situations that take up more time than is liked. 
  • Things that give us pleasure, such as comfort foods, wine, relaxing, good music and giving/receiving “loving’s” are all things we may enjoy right now
  • Some of us may be feeling more frugal than usual, preferring to save our funds instead of spend them. 
  • Take your time when the moon is in this sign, there is no need to hurry, and you probably won’t get very far if you do… so sit back and enjoy the ride… :) 
  • Keep your temper under check if you can, Taurus is very, very patient and it takes a lot to make her angry, but watch out once she has had enough, she will certainly let you know.. 
  • This moon sign will have more of an effect on those who have the following in their charts. Those with strong Scorpio placements in their charts will also be effected. 
    • Moon in Taurus,
    • Sun in Taurus,
    • Venus in Taurus
    • Moon in the 2nd house
    • Any aspects to the Moon, Venus.
    • Ascendant or Mid-heaven in Taurus

Notes:

  • April 20th: New Moon Solar Eclipse in 29 degrees Aries @ 12:13 am: Please see our previous post to find out what this means. 
  • April 20: The Sun enters into the sign of Taurus @4:14 am (ET) @1:14 am(PT). Taurus is ruled by Venus and is connected to the 2nd house of finances. She is sensual, patient and concerned about personal security, comfort and finances. Much of the time her sense of security is linked to her finances, and assets, such as owning her own home. She can be stubborn, and there isn’t much hope of shifting her once her mind is made up. While she has tons of patience, she has a limit, it is best not to take her for granted for too long. Speed isn’t her strong point, particularly when it comes to academics, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t smart, it takes her a bit longer because she is determined to understand. We appreciate our Taurus brother and sister’s Happy Birthday Taurus Humans… Enjoy your special days, we wish you all a good year ahead. 🎂🍨🍻🍹
  • April 21: Ramadan Ends
  • April 21: Mercury goes retrograde. Mercury will not be completely clear of his retrograde motion until May 24. However, from May 14 to 24 he will be less “cranky” as he turns direct on the 14th… 😊Mercury will be in the sign of Taurus during this retrograde “season”. Mercury rules Virgo and Gemini.. He is connected to our thoughts and the way we communicate. Taurus is ruled by Venus. Our thoughts may drift towards our personal comfort, security and finances. Mercury is the head of transportation, communication and technology, and when he goes retrograde, he can get a bit “sloppy” in these area’s, transportation upsets, especially in the area of electronics, communication mishaps, cell phones and lap tops acting weird are all possibilities as Mercury takes a “holiday” from his responsibilities. 😉So what can we do to move through this? We can’t stop things from breaking down, we can’t take back words that have been said, However, we CAN take a bit more care in how we move through day, we can make sure that the gas tank is full enough before we head out, we can decide to take the car in for that needed repair, we can check and double check our emails and texts before hitting the send button… and we can walk away from the lap top, computer, or machine, that is making us so frustrated because it refuses to work, no matter what we do, giving ourselves a well deserved break.😊😎 Those are the small things we can do to help us through, for the big things like horror travel issues, delayed or cancelled travel plans, broken or missing phones.. we can only lower our expectations while hoping for the best possible outcomes… And sometimes, the challenges faced, and changes that happen which are beyond our control, can turn out to be in our best interest. 😊

The Moon and Astrology

&

HOW IT AFFECTS OUR DAILY LIVES… 

In astrology, the moon is connected to our emotions and reactions… how we are feeling on a given day may well be influenced by the sign that is visiting the moon… Each sign stays with the moon for up to 2.5 days…. :) 

The Moon Void-of-Course: 

There are times throughout the month when the moon isn’t fully immersed in any sign… this is when we say the moon is Void of Course… and when this occurs, we may feel “foggy” and “unfocused” … We may not be sure how we are truly feeling about a situation or a person…. Therefore it is not recommended that we make long-term commitments or important decision’s while the moon is Void of Course…. However there are 4 signs in the zodiac which may prove positive during the Void-of-Course moon… 

Good for Void-Of-Course Moon:

These v/c signs may prove to be quite productive times.

  • Cancer
  • Taurus
  • Sagittarius
  • Pisces…

There are other periods throughout the month that are known as opportunity periods, when it can prove to be a positive time for most people, however if you have challenging aspects happening within your own chart you may not be able to make use of opportunity periods. 

Credits: Thanks to Paula Belluomini (Opportunity Periods) along with Michelle Perrin and Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide for dates presented here. 

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© Greta McKenzie Astrology 04/20/23