October 2018 Full Moon, Venus in the Scorpio

Full Moon, October 2018: Venus Retrograde in Scorpio

TOUT VA BIEN DANS LE MEILLEUR DES MONDES, ALL IS GOOD IN THE BEST OF WORLDS

In 1971, towards the end of October, I said: ‘The end of October is always bad. Something terrible always happens.” Four decades later, with a lot more awareness, hard spiritual work and more sense of responsibility, I can finally breeze and smile, even at the end of October.

My wish is that the Planet and humankind in general could feel and say the same thing: we have understood our lessons and are now ready for a brand-new world, although it does not look like it. We are still unravelling the murder of Mr. Khashoggi, commanded by the Saudi elite and ‘crown prince’. Whether or not the dissident journalist and activist was a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, or promoting democracy across the Arab world, no leader, no country should have the right to practice or order torture and decapitation. Now, how will President Trump, and all other political and economic leaders react? Who will have the courage to stand up and refuse the ongoing comedy?

Concomitantly, Sotheby’s and the international art market discuss the true identity of Bansky; Art market: smile and sip a new glass of champagne, while your last acquisition self-destruct: “When a Banksy painting “self-destructed” after selling at auction for £1.04 million ($1.4 million) last week, it looked like the perfect stunt.” https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/banksy-video-reveals-shredded-artwork-stunt-did-not-go-as-planned/ar-BBOxhcK?ocid=spartanntp

“I believe that we are puppets – we are puppets with perception, with awareness; sometimes we can see the strings and perhaps, our awareness is the first step in our liberation” Dialog, movie Experimenter, Doctor Stanley Milgram, a Yale Professor who studied human response to orders and choices (why did people accept to make others suffer, for instance during WWI).

How long is the world continue to accept being ruled by corruption, idiocy, genocides and murder? It is time to for the population to stop envying and begging for a space on the international stage (look at me, vote for me). It is time to take a stand, in any possible way: protect the Earth, save energy, refuse to consume, refuse technology, ban the old-boys-clubs and drunk fraternities (and sororities), refuse murders by decapitation and without a trial. Whether or not Khasoggi was part of the Muslim Brotherhood, we are in the 21st century and no one should be allowed to order torture and murder because he is in a position of power. This is gruesome and disgusting. The United States should not continue selling arms to a band of regime based on a consensus of ‘caution, reservation and deception’ where torture and dismemberment are the norm.

“The question now is not whether the Saudis’ latest explanation for Jamal Khashoggi’s death is credible, but whom do they think they’re fooling. In the autocratic world of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, what common people think is irrelevant; what matters is whether throwing his hit men under the bus is enough to satisfy President Trump” or any other so called-human being. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/20/opinion/saudi-arabia-jamal-khashoggi-prince-mohammed.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

Venus retrograde in Scorpio

How can we link the ongoing events with the stars’ energies? “Venus retrograde prompts a more critical re-evaluation and reassessment. The transit can also prompt an exploration the shadow side of desire, i.e. addiction, obsession, self undermining, destructiveness, jealousy, hidden agendas, abuse of power, sexuality, betrayal, violence.

To paraphrase Mick Jagger: “You can’t always get what you want” – but like it or not, you’ll certainly get what you need from this transit. Watch for the transit to peel back layers, to expose what you need to know. Ultimately, the journey through the dark is meant to turn up the light.

Venus in Scorpio lifts the veil so you can better see what is of value. Dilemma and hard choices are in the mix. Through the start of December, Venus works through a skipped step (evolutionary astrology) or at the bendings (classical astrology term) relationship with the karmic axis. This is suggestive of running up against it yet again, of facing a threshold that has not yet been successfully surpassed.” https://cosmicintelligenceagency.com/month-ahead-horoscopes-october-2018-2/

Classical astrologers emphasize again on personal feelings, love, etc; a a full moon in the Taurus is the sign of an emotional-self searching for stability. Joined/conjunct with Uranus, the unpredictable, we have upsetting uncertainty or unexpected love affairs. This is still baby-nicy talk. If we consider the dance executed by Venus and Mars over a few weeks, there is much more to learn. Venus, the goddess of love and harmony, is in detriment in the Scorpio. Also, Scorpio is co-ruled by Mars, the god of war, trigger of violence.

“Venus rules those things that we’re attracted to – whether it’s a person, a piece of food or an integral value. On the flip side then she also rules what we don’t like. In forward motion, Venus does her best to smooth things over, to make good, to see the positives. But in retrograde motion and especially in Scorpio, she is likely to become more vehement about what she doesn’t like. Venus will for all of us, reveal something of where we too have been making good rather than dealing with what we don’t like.”

Full Moon November 2018 and Thanksgiving

Full Moon November 2018 and Thanksgiving

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Tomorrow night, the moon will be full and facing Jupiter, in his home, the sign of Sagittarius. During the November full moon, Jupiter almost conjuncts the Sun. Expansion of the light; well-being, optimism, wealth, the desire to give or boast a little more…  What a picture!

Jupiter left the Scorpio and entered Sagittarius on the day of the new moon, reinforcing the energy of a new beginning. Then, the full moon is at 0 degrees Gemini, again new beginning.

Making a T square with the Sun/Jupiter and Moon axis is the fiery Mars, in Pisces, a sign that is also ruled by Jupiter [and Neptune]. Mars is the action. It is supported by two beautiful trigones with Uranus and Saturn. Action, retraction.

Two ways to look at the situation: the temptation to burst and jump because we want to act now and quickly; or as a sign that we have a full range of possible options; although Neptune (fog, illusions) is teasing our Mind (square with Mercury) and nagging Jupiter.

Yes, Alcyone, one of the Pleiades is conjunct to the Moon, and in Gemini. Therefore, the bipolar star, in double-sided Gemini, might be a little tricky and send us some darkness. But, we can decide to focus on the expanded light (Sun-Jupiter) and the windows of change (trigones).

As the Sun and Jupiter are conjunct, we should feel the light flooding our Solar Heart and Jupiter’s blessings at reach. All this happens a few hours after Thanksgiving!

After spending 18 months looking in depth at the dark sides of power. Let’s reflect a little more on our relationship with power, how we treat others when we are in a position of authority, and adjust again our egos and humility.  This sharper vision of ourselves is the opportunity to use our blessings to better serve the Divine and the community.

Timely, let’s ponder on our blessings and what we are grateful for.

I am grateful for all the lessons and insights received through Jupiter in Scorpio; for the strength that I was given, for the love that I feel for myself and others.

Thank you to those who have supported the Sanctuary and My spiritual duties. Thank you for the team working on the website improvement.

NOTES:

About the moon: “Grant Lewi, in Astrology for the Millions, offered the most evocative description of the Moon when he wrote the following: “When you “know what you mean but you can’t say it,” it is your Moon that knows it and your Sun that can’t say it. “Thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears” are the thoughts of your Moon’s nature. The wordless ecstasy, the mute sorrow, the secret dream, the esoteric picture of yourself that you can’t get across to the world, or which the world doesn’t comprehend or value – these are the products of the Moon in your horoscope. When you are misunderstood, it is your Moon nature, expressed imperfectly through the Sun sign, that you feel is betrayed. When you know what you ought to do, but can’t find the right way to do it, it is your Moon that knows and your Sun that refuses to react in harmony. Also, when you “don’t know why I said that,” it was your Moon expressing despite your Sun, etc” https://cafeastrology.com/moon.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/21/opinion/trump-saudi-arabia-khashoggi.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

2019, New Nodal Axis, Pluto, Saturn and Jupiter, Be Ready for changes!

Dragon Head, Persian Manuscript

2019, New Nodal Axis, Pluto, Saturn, and Jupiter, Be Ready for changes!

Year three: Faith and Trinity. Triangle, Trinity, the merging of three energies for manifestation. Or, You, the environment and God. That could be an interesting experiment for many!

Violence in Paris: we understand the population’s complete ‘raz le bol’. It takes a good dose of wisdom and detachment, to go on and bare the economical dead-end faced by an increasing number of people. Not even speaking about those living in Yemen or Syria! While Chinese are counting their new billionaires… The protesters were angry and often drank… Is this how we want to change the system? Yes, we welcome globalism and sharing but we are also feeding the dumbing down — nivellement par le bas— of our societies.  Braking other people’s property and destroying historical artifacts or monument does not change the present aberration that has engulfed our political and economic systems.

Should the French work during the weekend? That might stop the protests. Or, learn from American entrepreneurs… ‘You wanna make big bucks? Who’s suffering? Create a charity, uses tax dollars and reward yourself’: Mr. Sanchez, grew up ‘along the Mexican border’. His family was very poor, but he managed to go to Harvard (how did he do and is the chief executive of Southwest Key, a charity providing shelters for the migrant children.

“Mr. Sanchez seized the chance to expand his nonprofit when thousands more unaccompanied children began crossing the border during the Obama era. When the Trump administration needed to house migrant children it had separated from their parents, Mr. Sanchez took them in.” “Southwest Key has collected $1.7 billion in federal grants in the past decade, including $626 million in the past year alone”…. Mr. Sanchez, calling himself ‘a social-justice warrior’ ‘was paid 1 was paid $1.5 million last year — more than twice what his counterpart at the far larger American Red Cross made.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/02/us/southwest-key-migrant-children.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage

Souwest Key and Mr. Sanchez: https://www.swkey.org/about/leadership/dr_juan_sanchez/

As for politicians, besides making millions miserable, they do not stop entertaining us with their attempts in balancing egos and power. Trump is back dining with Xi Jinping because the enemies need each other.  Well, let’s be children and speak about the stars. A refreshing start with the voice of a very young man, preparing for ascension! ttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_EBs-6Of2Z8Cpsg9plnYA/about . Oh, maybe the old generation has not worked in vain!  After 60 years of service, 30 preaching in the Desert and 20 years, literally in the Desert, it seems that more people men are finally ready to hear!!

2019, be ready for the changes! Lunar nodal axis moves in Cancer-Capricorn

An important event happened in November: the lunar nodes changed sign. First, remember that the nodes move mostly retrograde – reverse from the planets.

Astrologers use two indicators: the True Node, in which the motion of the nodes is recorded, as is, with a motion mostly retrograde, yet sometimes direct. You can check that in the Ephemeris.

Descending node- Dragon Tail

The Mean Node, which is a calculated average between steps, retrograde and direct. The Mean Node always goes retrograde.

The nodal axis, the line between North and South nodes, indicates what type of energies we are clearing up and evolving through collectively during 1.5 years. It also determines the type of general karma/background of the babies born within a nodal cycle. “We will soon see the births of children who are members of a very different soul-tribe than the babies who’ve been born since early 2017. That is because south node energy is what you see in a newborn baby’s eyes, at least once you have stripped away all the required rhapsodic cooing. Babies are as human as you or me, warts and all. As the south node switches signs, the nature of warts switches too.” https://www.forrestastrology.com/blogs/astrology

For you, the nodal axis, and the eclipses, happening around the nodes, indicate what you will need to work on to grow; most importantly, eclipses are the windows for freedom of the past and opportunities for the future. The nodal axis is called the karmic axis or cosmic destiny axis.

The nodal axis changed in October 2015; in April May 2017, the nodal axis was Aquarius/Leo. Then, in November 2018, it shifted to Cancer/Capricorn. The last time that we were on the Cancer-Capricorn axis was from April 2000 to October 2001. This gives an indication of the situations that could be presented in your life.

Immediately, we must stress out that the sign of Capricorn currently hosts two heavy duty celestial bodies: Pluto, still at 20 Capricorn (= at 20 degrees) while Saturn is at 11 degrees, in its own sign.

The Leo-Aquarius energies have emphasized on finding self, shining the ego and cultivating freedom or self-centeredness- depending at what level we are.

The Dragon Head or North Node is now in Cancer. Ruled by the Moon, Cancer emphasizes on home, your roots, family and traditions, mother and emotions. Comfort, security, food are primary concerns. The Cancer is receptive and could become passive, even weak. Psychologically, the feeling of being safe comes from inside. On the opposite side of this axis, the Capricorn creates his boundaries from external sources.

Collective connection to the feminine aspect and matriarchy. Women can use this transit to grow in power and income! Countries are rethinking their position towards a global economy, earth changes and protection of eco-systems, migrants. Protectionism, nationalism, borders are part of the trends.

The Head is in the Moon= The emotional Moon takes a dose of reason, awareness and thinks straight.

Capricorn as Goat-Fish

Opposite, the south node (headless on the picture, Dragon Tail) sits in Capricorn, home of Saturn, thus structure. Capricorn is a male, father sign, authoritative, ambitious, looking for social order or status. It is an authority within society, within the consensus and thus leading Mr. Capricorn to emotional repression if uncomfortable.  This sign concerns big businesses, institutions. Individuals marked by the Capricorn, or strongly loaded with Saturnian energies, gets locked in ‘how things should be’ and could abuse their power, even become dictators. The integrated Capricorn is a wise philosopher living as a hermit, or the expert in strategy…

Capricorn is represented as a goat with a fish tail, a reminder of the Sumerian Enki, presiding over creation, magic, water. Enki, who stands with one foot on solid Earth and one on Water, was believed to dwell in the Abzu, the primeval ocean or sea of creative semen. Saturn, ruler of Capricorn is the agent of construction, crystallization of the creative impulse.

The first obvious idea is that mankind is rethinking the balance of power between feminine and masculine energies and leadership. This balance can take many forms. In September 2011, after the event in New York, the US created HOMEland security.

The transit Cancer-Capricorn opposes nurturing the areas of home, family, and emotions versus driving ambitions and social status. It could lead to a struggle between structured power — governments, kingdoms, and democracy.

Eclipses in 2019, your windows of opportunity and change:

This is only a list. Details will be added later:

January 5th: Partial solar

January 20-21: Total lunar

July 2nd: Total solar Visible in South America. Eclipse chasers can contact me if you feel like traveling.

July 16th: Partial lunar

December 26th: Solar, annular.

A fun transit November 11-12: Mercury will move in front of the Sun. https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/transit/2019-november-11

In 2019, Pluto and Saturn will be close enough to be considered conjunct and will already feel the impact of Jupiter in the Sagittarius. Saturn will be at 20 Capricorn while Pluto will have progressed up to 23. This conjunction demands to transform or letting go (death, symbolic or not) the structures in your life that have become obsolete.

PLUTO/SATURN AND VEGA

A significant trigger for change is the ongoing conjunction Pluto/Vega. The Star Vega, Alpha-Lyra sits almost opposite to Sirius. One of the most important renewals in our Cosmic energy system is the handover of power and leadership from Sirius to Vega. This is the uttermost transmutation that is taking place with Pluto, then Saturn and then will be blessed by the powerful Jupiter.

NOTES:

French: Capricorne et astrologie mondiale, Saturne http://www.astrologie-conseil.eu/2017/11/2017-2020-saturne-en-capricorne-en-astrologie-mondiale-et-individuelle-video-youtube.htm

Killing Mr. Kashoggi, video, New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/middleeast/100000006154117/khashoggi-istanbul-death-saudi-consulate.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage