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The Sun in Virgo squares the moon in Sagittarius. The moon will rise at noon in the north, peak at dusk and set at midnight in the south. Quarter moons prompt definitive change. According to CafeAstrology, quarter phases represent a “crisis of consciousness.”
The First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius sings prelude to the upcoming Full Moon Lunar Eclipse. Sagittarius is the soaring one we envy, alive in constant wonder. He knows that all things are possible. Sagittarius is the voice of freedom, the spirit dancing before the tribe at midnight hour. If you doubt, the centaur will magnify and illuminate your doubt in order to show you less restrictive realities.
Mega mutability in the skies is cosmic stimulation, curiosity piqued, body electrified. At the Virgo-Sagittarius star-juncture, it’s nearly impossible to focus on anything. We will talk and socialize more than usual but must watch for an upswing in criticism, particularly of the Self.
Very important: make changes before the eclipse rather than wait until something insane comes hurtling at you. Eclipses reveal information suddenly and you won’t have time to prepare.
I write contradictions - how can we make change without proper focus? Wrench your eyes away from whatever bobbles playfully. Come safely into Virgo’s arms, out of delusion’s reach. Though it swirls in candied light, Sagittarian idealism is not to be trusted at this time.
Sit with Virgo and observe her maturity. She is a teacher of method. See the way she seamlessly interweaves hands, gut feelings and earthen power. Her counsel is ancient, sourced directly from the roots of Gaia, frosted by truth.
This is the late afternoon pouring of seeds on rough pineboard in a yellowing garden. Virgo rolls her fingers delicately over each and every one, speaking plainly, guiding our next move. For thousands of autumns she has sat right here and shuffled sensually through our harvest. And every autumn Sagittarius peers around the gate.
Sagittarius is expansive: undoubtedly a force of good. But he is zany, disorganized, always running. When you see him shimmering in the field, question him, invite him in for tea. Only when he is calm can we learn his Way. Do not mistake his enthusiasm and booming voice for affirmation. Center your vision on the tip of the arrow and see its trajectory billions of ripples in the distance, fixed to a star moving thousands of kilometers per second, reeling, poised, dipping, exploding.
Sagittarius the Naive will skip into the darkest forest and so shall we, trailing his head as it bounces luminescent, mighty horse legs on stone and moss. Sagittarius the Revealer ascends in a twinkling helix to a galaxy beyond the known…
Remember that freedom will speak to the heart; all which is related to work will feel like a duty. I wish you a Jupiter-sized dose of optimism and intrepidity.
Celebrate the moon with Sagittarius Yoga.
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