Ellen’s Two Cents: May 9, 2012
By Ellen Zucker | May 9, 2012
Everyone will come to their senses… maybe. Or maybe not.
But today you will feel more grounded dealing with the nutcases who are your everyday family and work companions.
Actually this is a day to be pulled in many directions with Moon first squaring Uranus, then trining Mars, and, by midday conjoining Pluto.
Mars, Moon, now in earthy Capricorn, and Sun in solid Taurus will keep you grounded and focused.
Decide what you want to accomplish today and then go after it.
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Ellen’s Two Cents: May 8, 2012
By Ellen Zucker | May 8, 2012
Prickly is the word that may describe the way you or another close to you feels today. Critical Mars in Virgo gets under your skin and you don’t feel shy about complaining. You want to be free but someone close by is nagging about details, details.
You’re not going to be able to orchestrate everything and everyone as you would want them to be, so rise above it and claim your own space.
This is momentary and, it, too shall pass.
Tomorrow everyone will come to their senses.
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Ellen’s Two Cents: May 7, 2012
By Ellen Zucker | May 7, 2012
Enjoy today’s and tomorrow’s Sagittarius moon.
Sagittarius’s joy and lightness is the reward for navigating Scorpio’s darkness and intensity. Jupiter, planet of hope, rules Sagittarius bringing uplift.
Therefore, after an intense weekend, we are refreshed and energized.
As the ebullient Sagittarius moon squares, then trines Mars and and Uranus, passions are high. Watch out for the daredevils on the morning commute. Give yourself the freedom to explore the big picture and remain open to a perspective you hadn’t considered.
Use today’s energies to look at your mission statement and your marketing strategies both for your business and yourself personally. Where do YOU fit into the bigger scheme of things?
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Ellen’s Two Cents: May 6, 2012
By Ellen Zucker | May 6, 2012
Yesterday’s full moon heaviness lingers.
Among the issues to be dealt with in this full Scorpio/Taurus full moon is money.
Both Taurus and Scorpio are fixed signs, and fixed signs deal with resources. Taurus is related to the second house of possessions and earned income. Scorpio is related t0 the eighth house of credit, debt, as well as the income of a spouse or partner.
How much is going in and how much is going out? Is it fair, equitable? Can you handle the load? If not, this full moon is a message telling you to take a good look at your financial arrangements.
If that is the case, the upcoming Venus retrograde journey, whose effects are beginning to kick in (more about this in upcoming posts), will afford you the opportunity to re-examine your values and financial priorities.
After all, the clearest statement of your values is the records in your checkbook.
Tonight, the mood lifts at 9:39pm when Moon enters lighthearted Sagittarius.
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Ellen’s Two Cents: May 5, 2012 – Full Moon Edition
By Ellen Zucker | May 5, 2012
Every artist knows that when you shine a light on an object you also cast a shadow. Artists also know that it is shadow that defines light and light that defines the contours of shadow. Without shadow, objects would appear bright, but flat. We need that contrast to see the full dimension of an object or a landscape.
The Sun is mid-way through Taurus, the middle of the Spring signs. Spring is the time of increasing light, of life returning to Earth, of green returning to landscape. And today, as the Sun stands at 15 degrees of Taurus we are exactly in the middle of that season. Its hallmark is the Easter holiday celebrating rebirth and renewal.
Last night, the Moon entered Pluto ruled Scorpio, Taurus’s opposite sign. Scorpio is the middle sign of Autumn. During that time of year the Earth makes a final show of glory through its parade of fall foliage as it sheds flower and fauna to ready itself for approaching winter. Unlike Spring, it is a time of increasing darkness as the Sun sets earlier each day. Its hallmark is Halloween celebrating spirit and the dead.
Tonight, at 11:35 pm Eastern, the Moon reaches its maximum point of fullness.
Full moons are a time of culmination and release. This is particularly true with this full moon taking place in the signs of life and darkness. Life carries seeds of its eventual demise and death carries signs of life. Hence the seeds embodied in the RWS Death card’s flag and the rising sun in the background.
This is a time to dig deep into emotional territory to explore old memories and release old hurts. Dream work and meditation are particularly potent now. Our work is cut out for us as we balance the physical (Taurus) with the spirit (Scorpio). The Moon is the repository of old emotional connection, dreams and the past going back to its original and most powerful association with the archetypal energies of mother.
Moon is expressing itself through the sign of Scorpio asking you to purge what is unneeded, destructive or harmful, so that you can be healed and transformed.
Additionally today, Mercury, sign of communication and thinking, opposes Saturn, sign of the reality check. If your ideas run into opposition, go back to the drawing board and rework them. As with all Mercury/Saturn combinations, choose words carefully because a single word or phrase that conveys your meaning precisely is worth a multitude of blather.
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Ellen’s Two Cents: May 4, 2012
By Ellen Zucker | May 4, 2012
Today is a day of contrasts.
The morning is filled with chatter and forceful discussion. Speaking one’s mind is important, but do keep the sensitivities of others in mind. Finding common ground with your partner will serve you best.
At mid-day we turn away from others to make a final push to get an important task to a successful end by the time Moon meets Saturn at 2:02 pm (Eastern).
Then sign off a couple hours early and enjoy some well-earned down time before the mood shifts when the moon enters powerful, psychic Scorpio at 10:20 pm. Seed your dreams tonight and keep a journal by your bed to jot hem down when you awaken tomorrow.
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Ellen’s Two Cents: May 3, 2012
By Ellen Zucker | May 3, 2012
Focus shifts to your dealings with others with Moon in partner-oriented Libra. You are ready because the grounded earth energy of the last few days has helped you to organize your thinking.
Nonetheless the day begins on a rocky note as Moon touches off Uranus. Take it easy on the roadways and give yourself a bit of extra time to get to work.
Moon touches off Pluto in the middle of the day–observe, be patient and keep your cool.
Fortunately the day calms down later and people become more cooperative. Enjoy some well-deserved camaraderie in the evening.
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Ellen’s Two Cents: May 2, 2012
By Ellen Zucker | May 2, 2012
Today is another long void moon day–see my entry for April 30, 2012.
Use Virgo Moon’s detail-oriented nature to help you clear the decks by getting caught up with filing and administrative tasks, but hold off decision-making and important meetings.
Moon’s entry into Libra at 10:04pm Eastern brings people out of their shell.
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Ellen’s Two Cents: May 1, 2012
By Ellen Zucker | May 1, 2012
With moon ensconced in Virgo, there are now 5 planets in earth signs today.
Practicality and common sense are today’s watch-words. Moon and Mars in Virgo asks you to pay attention to detail and organization. Pluto in Capricorn pushes you to be thorough, and Sun/Jupiter in Taurus slow you down to be deliberate and think things through before taking action.
The planets form a triangle configuration called a grand trine–they are playing nicely with each other. Organized and persistent effort will produce results.
Take advantage of this energy to get onerous tasks off of your plate. This is also an excellent time to tend to financial matters.
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Ellen’s Two Cents: April 30, 2012
By Ellen Zucker | April 30, 2012
Make decisions and get pressing matters out of the way early before the Moon goes void at 10:17 am Eastern.
A void of course moon occurs when the Moon has completed its last major aspect in a sign and lasts until it enters the next sign. Today that doesn’t occur until 7:02 pm when it enters detail-oriented Virgo.
Void moon periods are best suited for tending to routine matters, taking a time-out, and listening to your inner wisdom for the creative thoughts that will float to the surface. Scheduled events, decision-making that takes place during void-moon periods go in unexpected directions.
This week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday will have prolonged void moon periods. Like retrograde planets, this is a way the Universe gives us down-time to assimilate and integrate new information.
Enjoy.
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