Lunar Transits ~ 30 Dec 2018 through 1 Jan 2019

We’re feeling this emotional lunar transit as the Moon enters Scorpio and the 4th House today at 5:24 PM PST. This is a special lunar period in that it transitions between the end of one year and the beginning of the next. Adding to the emotional intensity of this lunar period is touchy Scorpio, who can be secretive, emotional, and a grudge-holding drama queen when feeling stressed or bored. In the 4th House, home life may lack structure and may not feel secure during this period. So, buckle up. It might be best to focus on organizational tasks and stay out of drama with self and others. The chart is below:

Aspects

Emotional turbulence abounds during this next lunar period and contrary aspects may leave us struggling a bit with scattered or volatile emotions. The Moon in opposition with Uranus may result in an imbalance between head and heart, intellect and emotions. In quincunx with Mars, this aspect increases the chance for irritability and volatile reactions to situations typically of your own making. Chiron, although a weak influence, reinforces the need to let go of negative emotions or past wounds.

Clarity often eludes us when reviewing old wounds, doesn’t it? Hanging on to emotions that don’t find relevance in the present moment keeps us attached to a level of drama that rarely serves anyone. The initial situation is over. It’s no longer happening, yet we cannot let go of the hurt we still feel, our emotions influencing needed clarity and truth. Now, as the new year begins, this is a time to let go of our focus on circumstances that in truth we may have participated in creating. If choosing to be estranged from friends or family, this is the time to reconnect and release your hold on the past. The Moon in Square with its Nodes reinforces this choice.

Chart Balances

• Modes ~ Cardinal energies are strongest. Integration between self and others is favored. Focus energy in a positive direction and stay out of drama.
• Elements ~ Emotional Water overshadows everything with Air (intellect) continuing its weakened state. Avoid overreaction.
• Rays ~ The 3rd and 7th Rays continue their influence with the 7th Ray of Ceremonial Order and Magic the strongest. A detailed focus is favored but avoid rigidity.

Magickal Workings

As the Moon continues in her waning phase, magickal workings centering on achieving flow of some kind are favored. Rituals for release may also be performed during this lunar period. With the Moon in Scorpio essentially straddling the end of one year and the beginning of the next, we experience a moment of awakening and enlightenment making the rune, Dagaz,  perfect to include in a ritual or working for embracing change and transformation. In the 17th Lunar Mansion of Alichil, workings involving reunion are also favored during this transformational Dagaz time.

Scorpio’s intensity can be exciting but it’s that quality that can also bring emotional instability and a focus on holding onto past hurts, both real or perceived. Use this time to step aside whatever emotion you feel and see things from an objective perspective. Viewed more dispassionately, you may find that what you really want is for the drama to end.

From a numerological perspective, 2018 reduces to eleven, the Master Number for illumination. And we can all agree that we’ve experienced all sorts of illumination over the last year. Perhaps we should use what we’ve learned during 2018 of an inner nature to guide our way into 2019. With its numerology of three, and its catalytic energy to align and unify mind, body, and Spirit, on both an individual and collective level, the new year provides us with an opportunity to reunite in a shared purpose.

That would be nice.

Until next time…

Lunar Blessings and have a Happy New Year!