Lunar Transits for 22-24 January 2019

As the Moon moves into Virgo today, 22 January 2019 at 7:23 PM PST we find that foundational issues are in play with a specific focus on organizational tasks and taking care of any health needs that may arise. With the Moon also in the 12th House of solitude and sacrifice, we may be feeling the need for some alone time. Paired with a desire to organize, this is the perfect time to clear out the rubbish and organize a cluttered area. The chart is below:

Aspects

Emotions may still be in flux with the Moon sesquisquare Mars and we may still be feeling out of sorts or irritable. Take a time out or take a walk, but do take some time for yourself. Like every mother knows, sometimes we simply need a moment where no one wants anything from us. The same aspect with Saturn, but with a lesser influence, counsels that if our emotions are in flux, we should avoid overreaction which leads to feelings of frustration. The Moon trine Uranus continues to reinforce the need for flexibility so that we remain open to new experiences. Intuition is also strong during this lunar period and the Moon quincunx Chiron provides the space for forgiveness and healing. It’s time to let go of that which no longer serves.

Chart Balances

• Mode ~ Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable energies are roughly in balance with Mutable dominating slightly indicating flexibility is needed.
• Elements ~ Given Virgo’s influence, Elemental Earth is dominating with a focus on the organization of home and hearth. With both Air and Water in a weakened state, avoid impulsivity and overreaction.
• Rays ~ There is enough of an influence of each Ray to suggest that they are essentially in balance. However, with Ray One’s (Will/Power) strong influence we’ll want to guard against expressing rigidity. With the 5th Ray of Concrete Knowledge, innovative opportunities may arise over the next couple of days perfect to expand Virgo’s practical nature. The 6th Ray (Devotion/Idealism) influences our ideals and beliefs providing the substance for any potential rigidity. Again, hide out, take a walk. Allow all irritations to fall away. If any of it is real, it will still be there and you can deal with it when you’re feeling more in control.

Magickal Workings

The Moon was lovely the other night, at least what I could see of it. I performed a transformation ritual using herbs that began as the Moon was rising and ended during the Crone phase the next day. What I was casting had a beginning, middle, and end, hence the transformation aspect. So, I added the herbs, let their essences blend on their own, finally casting the intention. I like triple phase workings. I like to use three-minute “phases” if you will representing Maiden, Mother, and Crone energies. So, a typical working on the Full Moon would begin roughly 4 minutes before Full, the second phase one minute before Full to one minute after, and then the final phase for three additional minutes. It’s exhilarating when it all flows without any glitches.

But for the next two days, Virgo is influencing, so it might be nice to smudge your home, especially if anyone has been ill. Open some windows if you can to let out the icky energy that’s built up over the winter. Otherwise, the 12th and 13th Mansions of the Moon are active over the next two days respectively and magicks for healing and gain of all kinds can be worked during this time.

As the Moon is technically waning at this time, and typically favorable for magicks of decrease, remember to state your intention to reflect that focus. So, with a healing spell, you would focus on decreasing whatever it is that’s causing the problem instead of increasing healing, etc. Older occult writings include information on which days are best for magick and which aren’t as favorable and from that information, magick performed on the 22nd or 23rd has a very good chance for a positive outcome; however, on the 24th, it’s ill-advised so plan accordingly.

Until next time…

Lunar Blessings