Lunar Transits for 20 December 2018

New ideas and opportunities inform a focus on health issues as the Moon moves into chatty Gemini at 6:35 AM, Thursday, 20 December 2018. As this takes a mind/body/Spirit focus, this may involve a formal or informal sharing of experiences surrounding alternative healing methods. The chart is below:

Sensitivity seems to the keyword for this lunar period. Several planets are in aspect with the Moon and though most aren’t particularly strong, taken together, they show a pattern of sensitivity that may not have any real focus. In other words, we may feel uncomfortable for no apparent reason.

With the Moon quincunx the Sun, we may feel irritable and tense. Opposite Mercury, we might want to take a neutral or dispassionate viewpoint to any conflict that might arise or that we might create. Trine the Midheaven, if we do experience conflict, it may center around authority figures. Sextile Chiron, our sensitive feelings may assist our focus on mind/body/Spirit healing and we should again pay close attention to our intuition for guidance, a counsel reinforced by aspects with both Nodes of the Moon.

Chart Balances

• Mode – Mutable energies are strongest today suggesting procrastination is probable and unrealistic expectations of others might occur; With Fixed energies in a weak position, we might find it difficult to stay focused.
• Elements – Fire is the strongest elemental influence today invoking the energy to take on new endeavors. However, with Elemental Earth influencing the least, our difficulty with focus is reinforced.
• Rays – the 6th Ray of Devotion and Idealism is strongest suggesting an idealistic attitude, however, we should be cautious to remain humble in our expression.

Magickal Workings

If performing magickal workings on Thursday, Jupiter’s influence can be included; if performed on Friday, Venus corresponds. Additionally, the Full Moon is on the 22nd, and magicks of increase are favored. Blessing rituals and divinations are favored during the Full Moon which we’ll talk more about in the next post; however, observing the transition between Maiden, Mother, and Crone aspects over the three day period can also be useful in magickal workings as well, progressive in nature or otherwise. The 5th Mansion of the Moon, Almices (Al-Haqa, Alchatay), occurs on the 21st and supports intellectual and artistic focused workings. It moves into the 6th Mansion on the following day which can be useful in workings to promote healthy relationships.

Empaths should practice self care during this lunar period. Take time to align in Source Presence and guard your auric field. Vampiric energies tend to find purchase when our focus is off. Observe instead of absorb as the saying goes to avoid any intrusive energies gaining entrance. Practice shielding techniques and be firm with energy vampires.

Blessings to all as the Winter Solstice occurs on the 21st and Yule begins. Light time begins to increase and my seed catalogs will begin appearing in my mailbox in force. We started our peppers and tomatoes inside under lights last January. We’ll wait a bit longer this time and start them in March. They took over last time and had to be pruned back. Lesson learned. Maybe.

Until next time…

Lunar Blessings!