Lunar Transits for 23-25 February 2019

As we approach the end of the month, the Moon travels into touchy Scorpio and the 7th House of marriage and partnership today, 23 February, at 7:57 AM PST until Void of Course begins at 4:13 AM PST on the 25th. This may be an emotionally challenging time where we may not feel as supported as we might need, particularly by a partner. The chart appears below:

Chart Balances/Information

• Mode ~ Cardinal (initiating) and Mutable (changeable) energies support exploring new ideas during this lunar period.
• Elements ~ Earth dominates followed by Water suggesting that we may find our balance during this period by focusing on the more mundane aspects of life.
• Rays ~ The only Ray that doesn’t seem to be influencing as much during this lunar period is the 5th Ray of Concrete Knowledge; however, the 1st (Will/Power), 2nd (Love/Wisdom), 3rd (Active Intelligence), 4th (Harmony through Conflict), the 6th (Devotion/Idealism), and the 7th (Ceremonial Order and Magic) should be enough to carry us through and with luck, overshadow any negative or challenging influences Scorpio will bring.
• Sign ~ Capricorn and Pisces dominate suggesting a focus again on routine or structure versus a less practical approach.
• House ~ The 12th House of endings, fear, and that which remains hidden provides an interesting influence that may provide spiritual insight if a soul-centered focus is allowed.
• Lunar Phase ~ Disseminating, waning

Aspects

The outer planets appear to have the strongest influence over this next lunar period, however, most aspects suggests the potential for an emotionally challenging time. But I think we’ll begin with Chiron’s influence. As we know, Chiron is considered the wounded healer and its message is one that both challenges and releases us from past hurt and a focus that no longer serves. Forgiveness of self and/or others may be challenging with Scorpio’s influence, but during this lunar period, that seems to be the necessary choice. Intuition should be relied on now. Neptune’s influence would suggest that we take time for self-care as well during this time because an opposition with Uranus ratchets up both internal tension and potential overreaction or conflict with others. On a positive note, the Moon trine the Sun can bring some much needed clarity to difficult emotions. The intensity of this lunar period may also be sending the message that it’s time to let go of past woundings and reconnect with someone we’ve needlessly kept at a distance. Have courage. Be brave.

Magickal Workings

Workings this weekend on Saturday, now that the Moon is waning, can take a more restrictive focus, so if the witch needs to slow something down, a bindrune can be used for that purpose making use of the stasis of Isa balanced by Eihwaz’s as above so below vibration as two of the runes that might be included if we wanted to freeze something in place or bring a situation to a close. An option that aligns with the more touchy aspects of the Moon in Scorpio might be a working to bring an end to a difficult situation with someone else. If doing that working on Sunday, we can use the trine with the Sun to our advantage to not only end a difficult situation but to cast the intention of full clarity as we do so. A bindrune is nice to use when bringing energies together. A charm bag can also be created for the same purpose. Both can be secreted on the witch to influence positive communication and love during challenging moments with others. Both Alchil and Alchab can assist in bringing an end to conflict, however additional support may be necessary on Sunday with Alchab’s more hostile influence.

Scorpio’s influence on the Moon doesn’t always portend difficulty, however, it certainly can suggest a challenging time. Ideally, we use Scorpio’s intuitive side during this lunar period to rise above any divisiveness and allow an end to a difficult situation we’ve been experiencing and for healing to take place.

Until next time…

Lunar Blessings!