Twice in a Blue Moon: Full Moon in Libra

Hi Everyone! Today we have a second Blue Moon (Full Moon) event within a calendar month this year of 2018! Cool!

March 31st, 2018 -22 windchill snowy morning!

2018 began with a Full Moon within the cardinal water sign of Cancer (perhaps why we're all experiencing so much MORE snow/rain in 2018?! Record-breaking snowfalls for us here in Southern Alberta since 1958!) and ended with a Full Moon/Total Lunar Eclipse January 31st within the fixed fire sign of Leo - shining our individual Light of Creativity out into the world.

March began with a Full Moon within the mutable earth sign of Virgo - going with the flow of how we each wish to Be of Service out in the world - perfecting processes, organizing our respective worlds along the way....

Now, today, March 31st, within this Easter long-weekend, as of 6:37 a.m. MDT at 10 degrees of Libra 45', we bring forth ILLUMINATION within the cardinal air sign of Libra: re-balancing that which has been out of balance. Where in your birth chart does Libra reside? Here is where the re-balance is activated by the Moon's Light (our Emotional Body), reflecting the Unconscious Desires of the Sun (Soul/vital self).

Cardinal signs initiate CHANGE and something NEW this way comes - what are you 'seeing' for yourself, and to be open to receive, now? Libra, ruled by Venus (our Desire Body) brings forth the need for equality, harmony, peace, beauty and love within our close 1-on-1 relationships/partnerships - be they personal and/or business-oriented.

Saskatoon Farm Feb 23, 2018

Libra's glyph depicts the Scales of Justice - hence equality, harmony, the legalities of life here on Earth. Justice, the Goddess, is blindfolded, creating the illusion of non-judgement, diplomacy and negotiations in good faith. I use the word 'illusion' here because of how unbalanced our legal systems seem to be at the moment: within chaos and change - that the Dark side of life here on Earth seems to be gaining more than its usual toehold within society at large.

Each Full Moon brings forth ILLUMINATION: AHA moments of awareness as to what we've each been searching for, in the Dark, that has now been brought into the Light, from Within, to face, embrace, heal (if need be) and either integrated into a new daily habit, and/or let go of as an old bad habit. All since New Moon which began March 17th within the mutable water sign of Pisces - going with the flow Within your need to Be of Service beyond your Ego-self - connecting MORE through your Spiritual-Self.

How much drama have you seen Within/Without since March 17th? Mixed in with Mercury's Rx (retrograde) journey through Aries (cardinal fire) how patient has your mindset been? Quickfire thoughts/decisions/conversations, allowing you to mentally move through obstacles that before Mercury turned Rx seemed insurmountable?

Pisces brings forth the Old Age of Pisces' Shadow role-playing via the Drama Triangle: victim and/or rescuer/rescue me and/or persecuted/bully - where are you still residing within any/all of these roles, within your Life? This Moon cycle will have shown you self-awareness about this theme.

Jan 31, 2018 Full Moon/Total Lunar Eclipse

Today's Full Moon in Libra brings forth balance - however momentary it seems. Like a flash of lightning - cuts through the mental chaos to clarify certainty with heartfelt intention for Next Steps.

We want to RELATE with an Other at this time. We want equal face-time to air whatever is on our minds and in our heart of hearts. Interestingly, those of us living in North America, within this Mercury Rx through Aries (Inner Warrior/Pioneer/Explorer) timing have also been navigating the income taxes, connecting with our accountants and/or doing our taxes online ourselves (more the latter, as Aries is all about independence?). What "Information You Didn't Know You Needed to Know" came to you since March 9 re taxes?

Hence the reality of legalities of this Full Moon in Libra: which side of the right/wrong coin are you residing? Integrity is what Pluto has been transforming within the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn since 2007! There is 6 years more of this transformation - wonder what we'll learn/see forever changed? Our monetary system? Look back and remember ALL the public figures who have been felled due to their lack of integrity business practices! Adding to the mix has been Jupiter moving through Scorpio (since October) opening up many Pandora boxes of long-held secrets, lies and deception.

Totem Poles, Saskatoon Farm 2018

Interesting times we live in...cleaning up more of what was normal business practices from the Old Age of Pisces' Shadow side...as we gain more momentum within this New Age of Aquarius - how are you BEing your True Authentic Self AND contributing within Community AND leading heartfully, with courage, to stand Within that authenticity? To Create something that will SHINE your energy out into this new world unfolding before us?

Check out the balancing act you are currently undergoing - is it more balance or more act? BE social, BE You within the WE, and share, listen, speak, and learn with each conversation, interaction...BE all of whom you truly are in every given moment.

Posted by: Laurie Rae Rezanoff, Astrologer | Teacher | Writer | Speaker | Facilitator

Photo Credits: Laurie Rae Rezanoff

Twice in a Blue Moon: Full Moon in Libra

Hi Everyone! Today we have a second Blue Moon (Full Moon) event within a calendar month this year of 2018! Cool!

March 31st, 2018 -22 windchill snowy morning!

2018 began with a Full Moon within the cardinal water sign of Cancer (perhaps why we're all experiencing so much MORE snow/rain in 2018?! Record-breaking snowfalls for us here in Southern Alberta since 1958!) and ended with a Full Moon/Total Lunar Eclipse January 31st within the fixed fire sign of Leo - shining our individual Light of Creativity out into the world.

March began with a Full Moon within the mutable earth sign of Virgo - going with the flow of how we each wish to Be of Service out in the world - perfecting processes, organizing our respective worlds along the way....

Now, today, March 31st, within this Easter long-weekend, as of 6:37 a.m. MDT at 10 degrees of Libra 45', we bring forth ILLUMINATION within the cardinal air sign of Libra: re-balancing that which has been out of balance. Where in your birth chart does Libra reside? Here is where the re-balance is activated by the Moon's Light (our Emotional Body), reflecting the Unconscious Desires of the Sun (Soul/vital self).

Cardinal signs initiate CHANGE and something NEW this way comes - what are you 'seeing' for yourself, and to be open to receive, now? Libra, ruled by Venus (our Desire Body) brings forth the need for equality, harmony, peace, beauty and love within our close 1-on-1 relationships/partnerships - be they personal and/or business-oriented.

Saskatoon Farm Feb 23, 2018

Libra's glyph depicts the Scales of Justice - hence equality, harmony, the legalities of life here on Earth. Justice, the Goddess, is blindfolded, creating the illusion of non-judgement, diplomacy and negotiations in good faith. I use the word 'illusion' here because of how unbalanced our legal systems seem to be at the moment: within chaos and change - that the Dark side of life here on Earth seems to be gaining more than its usual toehold within society at large.

Each Full Moon brings forth ILLUMINATION: AHA moments of awareness as to what we've each been searching for, in the Dark, that has now been brought into the Light, from Within, to face, embrace, heal (if need be) and either integrated into a new daily habit, and/or let go of as an old bad habit. All since New Moon which began March 17th within the mutable water sign of Pisces - going with the flow Within your need to Be of Service beyond your Ego-self - connecting MORE through your Spiritual-Self.

How much drama have you seen Within/Without since March 17th? Mixed in with Mercury's Rx (retrograde) journey through Aries (cardinal fire) how patient has your mindset been? Quickfire thoughts/decisions/conversations, allowing you to mentally move through obstacles that before Mercury turned Rx seemed insurmountable?

Pisces brings forth the Old Age of Pisces' Shadow role-playing via the Drama Triangle: victim and/or rescuer/rescue me and/or persecuted/bully - where are you still residing within any/all of these roles, within your Life? This Moon cycle will have shown you self-awareness about this theme.

Jan 31, 2018 Full Moon/Total Lunar Eclipse

Today's Full Moon in Libra brings forth balance - however momentary it seems. Like a flash of lightning - cuts through the mental chaos to clarify certainty with heartfelt intention for Next Steps.

We want to RELATE with an Other at this time. We want equal face-time to air whatever is on our minds and in our heart of hearts. Interestingly, those of us living in North America, within this Mercury Rx through Aries (Inner Warrior/Pioneer/Explorer) timing have also been navigating the income taxes, connecting with our accountants and/or doing our taxes online ourselves (more the latter, as Aries is all about independence?). What "Information You Didn't Know You Needed to Know" came to you since March 9 re taxes?

Hence the reality of legalities of this Full Moon in Libra: which side of the right/wrong coin are you residing? Integrity is what Pluto has been transforming within the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn since 2007! There is 6 years more of this transformation - wonder what we'll learn/see forever changed? Our monetary system? Look back and remember ALL the public figures who have been felled due to their lack of integrity business practices! Adding to the mix has been Jupiter moving through Scorpio (since October) opening up many Pandora boxes of long-held secrets, lies and deception.

Totem Poles, Saskatoon Farm 2018

Interesting times we live in...cleaning up more of what was normal business practices from the Old Age of Pisces' Shadow side...as we gain more momentum within this New Age of Aquarius - how are you BEing your True Authentic Self AND contributing within Community AND leading heartfully, with courage, to stand Within that authenticity? To Create something that will SHINE your energy out into this new world unfolding before us?

Check out the balancing act you are currently undergoing - is it more balance or more act? BE social, BE You within the WE, and share, listen, speak, and learn with each conversation, interaction...BE all of whom you truly are in every given moment.

Posted by: Laurie Rae Rezanoff, Astrologer | Teacher | Writer | Speaker | Facilitator

Photo Credits: Laurie Rae Rezanoff

Full Moon in Taurus: Senses & Sensibilities

Okotoks, AB Full Moon 2017

The Full Moon phase began Friday November 3rd at 11:23 p.m. MDT at the celestial longitude of 11 degrees of Taurus 59'.

Venus, our Desire Body, rules this Full Moon. Check within yourself: what do you truly Desire for yourself, your life, right now?

Taurus is the fixed earth sign of Astrology, where you are hands-on, creating something you require, using your values, personal resources, talents and skills, within your current level of self-esteem, self-confidence. Herein lie your issues/challenges with the energy of money - how you attract it, fear it, use it or abuse it.

The New Moon phase (and this Moon cycle) began October 19th within the cardinal air sign of Libra - initiating NEW ways of relating, communicating and interacting with the people in your life. Be they close friends, partners, partnerships (personal and/or business) and/or clients.

The Full Moon phase, now, brings forth an Illumination of how well you show up within those relationships/partnerships. Venus rules BOTH Libra and Taurus. In order to show up within the WE relationships (you and me) the Full Moon is shining its light squarely on the YOU portion of the ME - what do I truly Desire for MY life? Then, how does this carry over into the WE of relating ME with another? Anything go sideways, becomes buried, hidden, denied in order to BE within that WE? How authentic is that? How can you possibly bring forth what YOU truly Desire if you aren't first clear within yourself about it, then clearly communicate these Desires to the other within the WE relationships/partnerships?

Stormy Fall, Okotoks, AB 2017

Taurus can be stubborn (as a Bull!) affecting the throat, neck and thoracic areas of the spine - if you're NOT speaking your truth, or keeping secrets! Laryngitis, sore throats, neck kinks, upper back pain, thyroid issues - this is how the physical body speaks to you if you aren't listening to, attracting, and receiving, your true Desires! Over time, these areas can become chronic in some regard.

During this Full Moon phase, be honest with yourself and check in on your values. Where are you spending your time, energy and focus within ALL areas of your life? Equally or imbalanced? What area needs MORE attention from you? What do you need to do to change it? What action, communication, goal, commitment is required, now?

If you need help with determining what your VALUES truly are, check out Dr Demartini's website and connect with his Values Determination questionnaire! Insightful and revealing!

NAMASTE!

Posted by: Laurie Rae Rezanoff, Astrologer | Teacher | Writer | Speaker

Photo Credits: Laurie Rae Rezanoff 2017

Full Moon in Taurus: Senses & Sensibilities

Okotoks, AB Full Moon 2017

The Full Moon phase began Friday November 3rd at 11:23 p.m. MDT at the celestial longitude of 11 degrees of Taurus 59'.

Venus, our Desire Body, rules this Full Moon. Check within yourself: what do you truly Desire for yourself, your life, right now?

Taurus is the fixed earth sign of Astrology, where you are hands-on, creating something you require, using your values, personal resources, talents and skills, within your current level of self-esteem, self-confidence. Herein lie your issues/challenges with the energy of money - how you attract it, fear it, use it or abuse it.

The New Moon phase (and this Moon cycle) began October 19th within the cardinal air sign of Libra - initiating NEW ways of relating, communicating and interacting with the people in your life. Be they close friends, partners, partnerships (personal and/or business) and/or clients.

The Full Moon phase, now, brings forth an Illumination of how well you show up within those relationships/partnerships. Venus rules BOTH Libra and Taurus. In order to show up within the WE relationships (you and me) the Full Moon is shining its light squarely on the YOU portion of the ME - what do I truly Desire for MY life? Then, how does this carry over into the WE of relating ME with another? Anything go sideways, becomes buried, hidden, denied in order to BE within that WE? How authentic is that? How can you possibly bring forth what YOU truly Desire if you aren't first clear within yourself about it, then clearly communicate these Desires to the other within the WE relationships/partnerships?

Stormy Fall, Okotoks, AB 2017

Taurus can be stubborn (as a Bull!) affecting the throat, neck and thoracic areas of the spine - if you're NOT speaking your truth, or keeping secrets! Laryngitis, sore throats, neck kinks, upper back pain, thyroid issues - this is how the physical body speaks to you if you aren't listening to, attracting, and receiving, your true Desires! Over time, these areas can become chronic in some regard.

During this Full Moon phase, be honest with yourself and check in on your values. Where are you spending your time, energy and focus within ALL areas of your life? Equally or imbalanced? What area needs MORE attention from you? What do you need to do to change it? What action, communication, goal, commitment is required, now?

If you need help with determining what your VALUES truly are, check out Dr Demartini's website and connect with his Values Determination questionnaire! Insightful and revealing!

NAMASTE!

Posted by: Laurie Rae Rezanoff, Astrologer | Teacher | Writer | Speaker

Photo Credits: Laurie Rae Rezanoff 2017

New Moon in Libra: Balance & Harmony?

Okotoks, AB Pathway 2017

Thursday's New Moon phase, and the beginning of this Moon cycle, begins at 1:12 p.m. MDT at the celestial longitude of 26 degrees of Libra 35'. Continuing the theme of Libra from the Venus-Moon Star Gate timing of October 17th (at 04 degrees Libra 33') the Sun and Moon (aka the New Moon) together bring forth balance of Vitality (Sun) and Emotions (Moon).

Libra's themes, being a cardinal air sign, of initiating something NEW within relationships / partnerships, the close 1-on-1 conversations and "getting to know you!" aspects of relating with others will be key this Moon cycle.

As I look at the chart for this cycle, I see the Ruler of this New Moon - Venus, our Desire Body - she rules both Libra and Taurus. The Taurus part of Venus helps us learn to create things on our own, with our own skills and tools and all experiences we bring to the table, as the unique individuals that we are. My choices, my needs, my vision, my goals, my creativity.

Within Libra, we swap the ME for the WE - what can WE create, together? Do we want to create together? Or are we ships that pass in the night, here for a reason, not a season or a lifetime? Can we share our skills, talents, personal resources to create something that is MORE than the two of us?

The other planetary players within Libra for this Moon cycle are:

• Venus - the Desire Body - teaches us to be autonomous AND how to be the unique individual AND be in relationship with another/others. While attracting our Desires, learning the lessons these Desires bring (mainly due to whether or not the Desire was Ego-chosen or Soul-chosen or a bit of both!) through the people in our relationships/partnerships. What are your heartfelt Desires, truly?
• Vesta, one of the feminine aspects of Venus, an asteroid - Vesta brings forth concentrated focus, sometimes to the point of being a workaholic (!). She was the Keeper of the Flame within the Hearth/Home. Here we 'see' what we love to devote our time and energy to, how we liberate ourselves despite our fears (i.e. change, eh?) and to what lengths we'll go to protect ourselves and others from harm.
• Moon/Sun as New Moon - our vital energy and emotional natures will be balanced and harmonized in some regard this Moon cycle. Right now we're standing in the dark, like a dormant seed, not quite understanding what is in store for us this Moon cycle. As the Moon waxes and the Sun slowly moves further away from the Moon, we will 'see' more clearly, by Full Moon, how the balancing and harmonizing will develop for each of us. That dormant seed at New Moon has become a full blown flower - illuminating an inner Self growth factor that lay hidden in the dark before now. I wonder what you'll be illuminating for yourself this Moon cycle?

Fall 2017 Okotoks, AB

As we Desire our desires, and move our focus onto those desires, we will illuminate all or a portion of those desires into the Full Moon's light (November 3rd in Taurus!) and will 'see' what our TRUE Desires, within relationship/partnership, truly were to begin with! You may think you know, as of the New Moon. It will be interesting what you reveal to yourself by Full Moon! Ha! I love Astrology! There's always a learning curve, a curve ball coming out of left field so to speak! Our Ego-self thinks it knows FOR SURE what it will be, right now. Just you wait!

Returning to the Venus as ruler of Taurus and Libra - interesting how we begin with the WE aspect of relationship and then the big reveal (!) at Full Moon is within the ME aspect of relationship. What does this mean? It means, grasshopper, you will truly Know Thyself at Full Moon - who you are and what you Desire - within your relationships/partnerships. How well YOU show up for You within them. Are you totally HERE when you're with so-and-so and not so much with what's-his-name? Why? What's different? Why hold yourself back with some, but not others? 

Hhhmmm...safety and security issues (Venus-Moon Star Gate within the Root Chakra) we'll be releasing those distortions too. Who in your life triggers the issues of survival/stability, your physical needs living here on Earth, your sense of safety? How do they trigger them? So if you don't feel safe around these people or within the relationship/partnership, will you stand tall, in your power, no matter what? Or hide yourself, becoming small an insignificant? Trust issues abound, of Self and the Other. Without Trust, we have fear, anxiety, insecurity, lack of self-esteem/confidence. Interesting that Taurus rules our values, self-esteem/confidence, how well we embrace all of who we are and bring to the table.

Sheep River, Okotoks, AB Fall 2017

Sitting opposite the New Moon (Moon/Sun in Libra) are Eris and Uranus, both Rx (Retrograde) within another cardinal sign, Aries, spiritual fire. Eris was discovered in this century, and reflects the Warrior Princess archetype, battling for liberation, freeing us from the rigid gender roles we've had until now. Anything we've IGNORED as a need/desire towards being our TRUE AUTHENTIC Self, will be revealed at some point this Moon cycle. 

Uranus brings the Unexpected! Ruler of Aquarius, he demands to be Truly ME - rebel with a cause at times. With both Eris and Uranus Rx - the usual outward moving energies are turned Within - personalizing and hitting home, truly, that which we've been ignoring as a TRUE aspect of Self. Your true aspect, my true aspect...and within Aries, the Inner Explorer/Warrior, at times leaping before thinking (oops!) instinctual movement forward. Aries is ruled by Mars, the brother of Eris! So the FEMININE aspect of how to stand in your power, stand up for yourself against bullies, stand up for something that means something to YOU. This is what will unfold this Moon cycle.

We also have a Fire Grand Trine formation between Saturn in Sagittarius, North Node in Leo and again, Eris Rx + Uranus Rx in Aries. Lots of fiery Action, spiritually inspired, to move forward. Words spoken (remember the air of Libra!) written and thought - will spur further action, conversation and thought. Over and over. Cool. The North Node beckons us to move forward WITH Heart, and heartfully, while supporting Self, with the truth of what we truly Desire (Venus).

Fall Chums, Okotoks, AB 2017

One last item to note: The South Node (brings forth unresolved issues from the past, and where we'd rather reside (aka our Ego-self) vs. moving forward upon a new path beckoning us, soulfully, via the North Node) resides in Aquarius, ruled by Uranus, and these two truly want to BE Authentic as much as possible! Any issues of NOT being authentic Within Self brings forth distortions, incomplete information (aka lies) and missteps forward, no matter how heartfelt the intentions. Both the North and South Nodes have been in Leo/Aquarius since May 10th, 2017. How have you been doing, so far, with the themes of heartfully supporting self while resolving issues of NOT being truly You along the way? Hhhmmm...more of this too shall be revealed, healed and let go of, by the next Balsamic Moon phase.

NAMASTE!

Photo Credits: 2017 In and Around Okotoks, AB by Laurie Rae Rezanoff

Posted by: Laurie Rae Rezanoff, Astrologer | Writer | Teacher | Speaker

New Moon in Libra: Balance & Harmony?

Okotoks, AB Pathway 2017

Thursday's New Moon phase, and the beginning of this Moon cycle, begins at 1:12 p.m. MDT at the celestial longitude of 26 degrees of Libra 35'. Continuing the theme of Libra from the Venus-Moon Star Gate timing of October 17th (at 04 degrees Libra 33') the Sun and Moon (aka the New Moon) together bring forth balance of Vitality (Sun) and Emotions (Moon).

Libra's themes, being a cardinal air sign, of initiating something NEW within relationships / partnerships, the close 1-on-1 conversations and "getting to know you!" aspects of relating with others will be key this Moon cycle.

As I look at the chart for this cycle, I see the Ruler of this New Moon - Venus, our Desire Body - she rules both Libra and Taurus. The Taurus part of Venus helps us learn to create things on our own, with our own skills and tools and all experiences we bring to the table, as the unique individuals that we are. My choices, my needs, my vision, my goals, my creativity.

Within Libra, we swap the ME for the WE - what can WE create, together? Do we want to create together? Or are we ships that pass in the night, here for a reason, not a season or a lifetime? Can we share our skills, talents, personal resources to create something that is MORE than the two of us?

The other planetary players within Libra for this Moon cycle are:

• Venus - the Desire Body - teaches us to be autonomous AND how to be the unique individual AND be in relationship with another/others. While attracting our Desires, learning the lessons these Desires bring (mainly due to whether or not the Desire was Ego-chosen or Soul-chosen or a bit of both!) through the people in our relationships/partnerships. What are your heartfelt Desires, truly?
• Vesta, one of the feminine aspects of Venus, an asteroid - Vesta brings forth concentrated focus, sometimes to the point of being a workaholic (!). She was the Keeper of the Flame within the Hearth/Home. Here we 'see' what we love to devote our time and energy to, how we liberate ourselves despite our fears (i.e. change, eh?) and to what lengths we'll go to protect ourselves and others from harm.
• Moon/Sun as New Moon - our vital energy and emotional natures will be balanced and harmonized in some regard this Moon cycle. Right now we're standing in the dark, like a dormant seed, not quite understanding what is in store for us this Moon cycle. As the Moon waxes and the Sun slowly moves further away from the Moon, we will 'see' more clearly, by Full Moon, how the balancing and harmonizing will develop for each of us. That dormant seed at New Moon has become a full blown flower - illuminating an inner Self growth factor that lay hidden in the dark before now. I wonder what you'll be illuminating for yourself this Moon cycle?

Fall 2017 Okotoks, AB

As we Desire our desires, and move our focus onto those desires, we will illuminate all or a portion of those desires into the Full Moon's light (November 3rd in Taurus!) and will 'see' what our TRUE Desires, within relationship/partnership, truly were to begin with! You may think you know, as of the New Moon. It will be interesting what you reveal to yourself by Full Moon! Ha! I love Astrology! There's always a learning curve, a curve ball coming out of left field so to speak! Our Ego-self thinks it knows FOR SURE what it will be, right now. Just you wait!

Returning to the Venus as ruler of Taurus and Libra - interesting how we begin with the WE aspect of relationship and then the big reveal (!) at Full Moon is within the ME aspect of relationship. What does this mean? It means, grasshopper, you will truly Know Thyself at Full Moon - who you are and what you Desire - within your relationships/partnerships. How well YOU show up for You within them. Are you totally HERE when you're with so-and-so and not so much with what's-his-name? Why? What's different? Why hold yourself back with some, but not others? 

Hhhmmm...safety and security issues (Venus-Moon Star Gate within the Root Chakra) we'll be releasing those distortions too. Who in your life triggers the issues of survival/stability, your physical needs living here on Earth, your sense of safety? How do they trigger them? So if you don't feel safe around these people or within the relationship/partnership, will you stand tall, in your power, no matter what? Or hide yourself, becoming small an insignificant? Trust issues abound, of Self and the Other. Without Trust, we have fear, anxiety, insecurity, lack of self-esteem/confidence. Interesting that Taurus rules our values, self-esteem/confidence, how well we embrace all of who we are and bring to the table.

Sheep River, Okotoks, AB Fall 2017

Sitting opposite the New Moon (Moon/Sun in Libra) are Eris and Uranus, both Rx (Retrograde) within another cardinal sign, Aries, spiritual fire. Eris was discovered in this century, and reflects the Warrior Princess archetype, battling for liberation, freeing us from the rigid gender roles we've had until now. Anything we've IGNORED as a need/desire towards being our TRUE AUTHENTIC Self, will be revealed at some point this Moon cycle. 

Uranus brings the Unexpected! Ruler of Aquarius, he demands to be Truly ME - rebel with a cause at times. With both Eris and Uranus Rx - the usual outward moving energies are turned Within - personalizing and hitting home, truly, that which we've been ignoring as a TRUE aspect of Self. Your true aspect, my true aspect...and within Aries, the Inner Explorer/Warrior, at times leaping before thinking (oops!) instinctual movement forward. Aries is ruled by Mars, the brother of Eris! So the FEMININE aspect of how to stand in your power, stand up for yourself against bullies, stand up for something that means something to YOU. This is what will unfold this Moon cycle.

We also have a Fire Grand Trine formation between Saturn in Sagittarius, North Node in Leo and again, Eris Rx + Uranus Rx in Aries. Lots of fiery Action, spiritually inspired, to move forward. Words spoken (remember the air of Libra!) written and thought - will spur further action, conversation and thought. Over and over. Cool. The North Node beckons us to move forward WITH Heart, and heartfully, while supporting Self, with the truth of what we truly Desire (Venus).

Fall Chums, Okotoks, AB 2017

One last item to note: The South Node (brings forth unresolved issues from the past, and where we'd rather reside (aka our Ego-self) vs. moving forward upon a new path beckoning us, soulfully, via the North Node) resides in Aquarius, ruled by Uranus, and these two truly want to BE Authentic as much as possible! Any issues of NOT being authentic Within Self brings forth distortions, incomplete information (aka lies) and missteps forward, no matter how heartfelt the intentions. Both the North and South Nodes have been in Leo/Aquarius since May 10th, 2017. How have you been doing, so far, with the themes of heartfully supporting self while resolving issues of NOT being truly You along the way? Hhhmmm...more of this too shall be revealed, healed and let go of, by the next Balsamic Moon phase.

NAMASTE!

Photo Credits: 2017 In and Around Okotoks, AB by Laurie Rae Rezanoff

Posted by: Laurie Rae Rezanoff, Astrologer | Writer | Teacher | Speaker

Venus-Moon Gate via Root Chakra

Okotoks, AB Fall 2017

We have been in the Balsamic Moon phase since October 15th at 7:25 p.m. MDT at 07 degrees of Virgo 52'. We began this Moon cycle in Virgo and we will end it in Virgo. Processes, perfection, procrastination, being of service, assimilating / eliminating / sorting / organizing. Physical health and daily work.

Each Balsamic Moon phase (the last of the 8 Moon phases within each Moon cycle) brings forth an emotional release in some regard. We release that which we've been working to become conscious of, about Self, since the Moon cycle began at New Moon (in this case, September 19th). By Full Moon there is an illumination/awareness of what it is that is to be released, and perhaps the Ego-Self is reluctant to let go of. We navigate through the Disseminating Moon phase to draw about the wisdom of what we've learn about within Self, then the Last QTR Moon phase brings some form of 'crisis of consciousness' whereby our Ego-Self must reorient itself in preparation to ALLOW this emotional release to occur during the Balsamic Moon phase. Hence the timing of resistance, denial, blame, diving into our addictions - all ways our Ego-self wants it all to just go away and leave me alone!

Please note: every Moon cycle, occurring every 28-29 days, brings a new opportunity for Self Growth, some aspect of our respective Inner Unconsciousness brought up out of the Darkness of each New Moon phase, to be fully illuminated by the Full Moon's light as to WHAT the heck that was all about (!) then as the Moon's light wanes from Full to New again, we learn to ALLOW the Letting GO of whatever emotional distortions we've been hanging onto that no long serve us on our respective Life Paths.

Sheep River, Okotoks, AB Fall 2017

THIS is the cycle of the Moon, also ruler of Cancer and the 4th House of Home / Mom / Mothering / Nurturance and how we learned of love/nurturance from our family of origin (within our respective birth charts). Within our original Home. How we DO nurturance - or not - for Self, then Others.

Each Moon cycle brings up emotional stuff to the surface to BE revealed, healed, and finally let go of during the Balsamic Moon phase - if we're ready to do so. If not, we bring it all with us into the next New Moon and Moon cycle and it either is buried again, or we deal with it, along with whatever new aspect of emotional healing comes forth in the new cycle. Cool, eh? We each have the CHOICE to grow or not grow, to learn or run away or bury it all over again. "And the beat goes on...."

Venus and the Moon have been meeting up during the Balsamic Moon phases since April 23rd, 2017. Each meeting created a Venus-Moon Star Gate associated with one of the major Chakras - those energy centres we carry along our spines from the crown of our head to the root base where the tailbone is. Tuesday, October 17, 2017, the current Venus-Moon Star Gate began at 7:57 p.m. MDT at the celestial longitude of 04 degrees of Libra 33'. Here we began our journey of releasing distortions associated with the Root Chakra.

Libra, as a cardinal air sign of the Zodiac, brings forth the renewed need for balance, harmony, peace, love, negotiation, love and beauty in all things/people. There will be a re-balance for all from this Balsamic Moon phase of yesterday until the next, November 17th.

The Root Chakra brings forth some, or all of the following, for each of us to grapple with:

• Ruled by Saturn - brings forth our connection to Earth - how grounded are you, truly? What do you need to do daily to bring this about? Walking? Running? Meditating? Just being in Nature? Saturn is where we discern the right and proper structures within our respective lives, the goals we set for ourselves and hopefully achieve, and is where our Ego-Self's greatest fears of achievement, success and abundance reside!
• Chakra Colour is RED
• Action - Structure, Limitation, Physical Identity. If there is too much or not enough of the first two, then we undergo an identity-crisis in some regard.
• Element - is Earth! Connect connect connect as much as possible this next month! BE grounded.
• Main Issues - Survival/Stability, our Physical Needs, and Sense of Safety! Do any or all of these issues trigger a response within you? Is it a happy response or ?
• When Imbalanced - Anxiety disorders, unfounded fears, nightmares, issues with colon, bladder, elimination; lower back, leg or feet issues. For men, prostate issues. Eating disorders may also be a sign of imbalance here.
• When Blocked - Anxiety, lack of physical energy, a sense of being ungrounded - feeling disconnected from Mother Earth. Here we can seem like balloons racing all over the place and not accomplishing much! Slow down, breathe, and walk step by step...
• Mantra to use during meditation to create balance/release these blockages - LAM
• Sanskrit Name is Mulhadara (for those of us who do Kundalini Yoga - the mool band is a tool used to release blocked energy herein during the Kriya for Elevation - as warm-up and tune-up of the spine, aids in circulation of prana to balance the chakras)
• Affirmation to use - "I am safe, protected and secure. All is as it should be."
• NB: The above chakra information is from The Chopra Center; astrological affiliations from Medical Astrology; Kundalini Yoga information from the booklet "Keeping Up With Kundalini Yoga".

Stormy Weather Okotoks, AB 2017

Each Venus-Moon Star Gate brings forth an opportunity to become conscious of some aspect of the Self in order to heal it. The Balsamic Moon phase conjunctions of Venus and the Moon since April 23rd have brought us slowly through each major chakra, Crown to Root, as we slowly descend with Venus/Inanna into the Underworld, casting off distortions we've held onto that have affected each of the chakras. We let go of whatever distortions we feel comfortable with at the time. Some of us purge wholeheartedly, others with fear, hold back. 

There is NO right or wrong way of how we each navigate these Venus-Moon Star Gates, each of the Moon's phases or Moon cycles! We each have our unique process (Virgo) of how, and when, we LEARN about what was hidden deep inside before now. This is the beauty of Astrology! There is always another turn of the Wheel of the Month, Year and planetary cycle within which to delve wholeheartedly into change, healing and letting go!

During this last Venus-Moon Star Gate, we will cast off the last of the chakra distortions for this particular Venus/Inanna Journey of Descent into the Underworld. We've all been experiencing this since April 23rd, consciously or not, and will culminate with a symbolic Death Within as of November 17th when we truly enter the Underworld phase of our Journey. There will be an aspect of Self that we truly let go of. Venus rules our Desires, what we attract to ourselves through wishes and dreams via people, events, experiences. The Desires we thought were key before now will undergo a deep transformation - all due to the people, circumstances and experiences we've been undergoing since April 23rd! Fear Not! 

Okotoks, AB Fall 2017

Bottom Line: our Ego-self clings to safety, security and the same-old, same-old - likes to keep the status quo as much as possible! Hence the denial phase, running away phase, distraction phase, anger/blaming phase, diving into addictions phase - escapism - in order to prolong the agony or totally ignore what is loud and clear to others around you. This will be a huge learning/healing Venus-Moon Star Gate folks! Breathe, walk, and know whatever you consciously become aware of is GREAT! We are all doing the best we can at any given moment in time. LOVE THYSELF. As Above, So Below, As Within, So Without.

We are all mirrors to one another. We see, hear, feel, touch and taste our lessons, one step at a time, within many cycles, occurring, seemingly, all at once! Be aware of the lessons coming forward, the distortions you are learning to let go of, heal, and love through. There is ALWAYS a greater reason for everything!

NAMASTE!

Photo Credits: 2017 Laurie Rae Rezanoff, in and around Okotoks, AB September/October

Posted by: Laurie Rae Rezanoff, Astrologer | Writer | Teacher | Speaker

Venus-Moon Gate via Root Chakra

Okotoks, AB Fall 2017

We have been in the Balsamic Moon phase since October 15th at 7:25 p.m. MDT at 07 degrees of Virgo 52'. We began this Moon cycle in Virgo and we will end it in Virgo. Processes, perfection, procrastination, being of service, assimilating / eliminating / sorting / organizing. Physical health and daily work.

Each Balsamic Moon phase (the last of the 8 Moon phases within each Moon cycle) brings forth an emotional release in some regard. We release that which we've been working to become conscious of, about Self, since the Moon cycle began at New Moon (in this case, September 19th). By Full Moon there is an illumination/awareness of what it is that is to be released, and perhaps the Ego-Self is reluctant to let go of. We navigate through the Disseminating Moon phase to draw about the wisdom of what we've learn about within Self, then the Last QTR Moon phase brings some form of 'crisis of consciousness' whereby our Ego-Self must reorient itself in preparation to ALLOW this emotional release to occur during the Balsamic Moon phase. Hence the timing of resistance, denial, blame, diving into our addictions - all ways our Ego-self wants it all to just go away and leave me alone!

Please note: every Moon cycle, occurring every 28-29 days, brings a new opportunity for Self Growth, some aspect of our respective Inner Unconsciousness brought up out of the Darkness of each New Moon phase, to be fully illuminated by the Full Moon's light as to WHAT the heck that was all about (!) then as the Moon's light wanes from Full to New again, we learn to ALLOW the Letting GO of whatever emotional distortions we've been hanging onto that no long serve us on our respective Life Paths.

Sheep River, Okotoks, AB Fall 2017

THIS is the cycle of the Moon, also ruler of Cancer and the 4th House of Home / Mom / Mothering / Nurturance and how we learned of love/nurturance from our family of origin (within our respective birth charts). Within our original Home. How we DO nurturance - or not - for Self, then Others.

Each Moon cycle brings up emotional stuff to the surface to BE revealed, healed, and finally let go of during the Balsamic Moon phase - if we're ready to do so. If not, we bring it all with us into the next New Moon and Moon cycle and it either is buried again, or we deal with it, along with whatever new aspect of emotional healing comes forth in the new cycle. Cool, eh? We each have the CHOICE to grow or not grow, to learn or run away or bury it all over again. "And the beat goes on...."

Venus and the Moon have been meeting up during the Balsamic Moon phases since April 23rd, 2017. Each meeting created a Venus-Moon Star Gate associated with one of the major Chakras - those energy centres we carry along our spines from the crown of our head to the root base where the tailbone is. Tuesday, October 17, 2017, the current Venus-Moon Star Gate began at 7:57 p.m. MDT at the celestial longitude of 04 degrees of Libra 33'. Here we began our journey of releasing distortions associated with the Root Chakra.

Libra, as a cardinal air sign of the Zodiac, brings forth the renewed need for balance, harmony, peace, love, negotiation, love and beauty in all things/people. There will be a re-balance for all from this Balsamic Moon phase of yesterday until the next, November 17th.

The Root Chakra brings forth some, or all of the following, for each of us to grapple with:

• Ruled by Saturn - brings forth our connection to Earth - how grounded are you, truly? What do you need to do daily to bring this about? Walking? Running? Meditating? Just being in Nature? Saturn is where we discern the right and proper structures within our respective lives, the goals we set for ourselves and hopefully achieve, and is where our Ego-Self's greatest fears of achievement, success and abundance reside!
• Chakra Colour is RED
• Action - Structure, Limitation, Physical Identity. If there is too much or not enough of the first two, then we undergo an identity-crisis in some regard.
• Element - is Earth! Connect connect connect as much as possible this next month! BE grounded.
• Main Issues - Survival/Stability, our Physical Needs, and Sense of Safety! Do any or all of these issues trigger a response within you? Is it a happy response or ?
• When Imbalanced - Anxiety disorders, unfounded fears, nightmares, issues with colon, bladder, elimination; lower back, leg or feet issues. For men, prostate issues. Eating disorders may also be a sign of imbalance here.
• When Blocked - Anxiety, lack of physical energy, a sense of being ungrounded - feeling disconnected from Mother Earth. Here we can seem like balloons racing all over the place and not accomplishing much! Slow down, breathe, and walk step by step...
• Mantra to use during meditation to create balance/release these blockages - LAM
• Sanskrit Name is Mulhadara (for those of us who do Kundalini Yoga - the mool band is a tool used to release blocked energy herein during the Kriya for Elevation - as warm-up and tune-up of the spine, aids in circulation of prana to balance the chakras)
• Affirmation to use - "I am safe, protected and secure. All is as it should be."
• NB: The above chakra information is from The Chopra Center; astrological affiliations from Medical Astrology; Kundalini Yoga information from the booklet "Keeping Up With Kundalini Yoga".

Stormy Weather Okotoks, AB 2017

Each Venus-Moon Star Gate brings forth an opportunity to become conscious of some aspect of the Self in order to heal it. The Balsamic Moon phase conjunctions of Venus and the Moon since April 23rd have brought us slowly through each major chakra, Crown to Root, as we slowly descend with Venus/Inanna into the Underworld, casting off distortions we've held onto that have affected each of the chakras. We let go of whatever distortions we feel comfortable with at the time. Some of us purge wholeheartedly, others with fear, hold back. 

There is NO right or wrong way of how we each navigate these Venus-Moon Star Gates, each of the Moon's phases or Moon cycles! We each have our unique process (Virgo) of how, and when, we LEARN about what was hidden deep inside before now. This is the beauty of Astrology! There is always another turn of the Wheel of the Month, Year and planetary cycle within which to delve wholeheartedly into change, healing and letting go!

During this last Venus-Moon Star Gate, we will cast off the last of the chakra distortions for this particular Venus/Inanna Journey of Descent into the Underworld. We've all been experiencing this since April 23rd, consciously or not, and will culminate with a symbolic Death Within as of November 17th when we truly enter the Underworld phase of our Journey. There will be an aspect of Self that we truly let go of. Venus rules our Desires, what we attract to ourselves through wishes and dreams via people, events, experiences. The Desires we thought were key before now will undergo a deep transformation - all due to the people, circumstances and experiences we've been undergoing since April 23rd! Fear Not! 

Okotoks, AB Fall 2017

Bottom Line: our Ego-self clings to safety, security and the same-old, same-old - likes to keep the status quo as much as possible! Hence the denial phase, running away phase, distraction phase, anger/blaming phase, diving into addictions phase - escapism - in order to prolong the agony or totally ignore what is loud and clear to others around you. This will be a huge learning/healing Venus-Moon Star Gate folks! Breathe, walk, and know whatever you consciously become aware of is GREAT! We are all doing the best we can at any given moment in time. LOVE THYSELF. As Above, So Below, As Within, So Without.

We are all mirrors to one another. We see, hear, feel, touch and taste our lessons, one step at a time, within many cycles, occurring, seemingly, all at once! Be aware of the lessons coming forward, the distortions you are learning to let go of, heal, and love through. There is ALWAYS a greater reason for everything!

NAMASTE!

Photo Credits: 2017 Laurie Rae Rezanoff, in and around Okotoks, AB September/October

Posted by: Laurie Rae Rezanoff, Astrologer | Writer | Teacher | Speaker

Astro-Dice Readings in Okotoks!

The New Moon begins Tuesday, September 19th initiating NEW ventures and partnerships. AND, I have an hour both tomorrow morning and next Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. to do 3 Astro-Dice Readings each day! Yay!

These Astro-Dice give a mini-reading version of what Astrology can reveal to you about whatever current challenges you are experiencing in the Now. And possible resistance you've been experiencing to DO or SAY whatever you've not been allowing yourself to Do or Say!

Call Laurie Rae or email her @ myhouseofastrology@shaw.ca today to book your 

20' spot for tomorrow or next Tuesday morning! 

Allow the energies of the New Moon in Libra to bring balance, harmony and a 

more equal footing your way! Experience something NEW at the same time!

Appropriate within the energy of a New Moon phase.

I look forward to reading for you!

Namaste!

Laurie Rae Rezanoff
Astrologer | Teacher | Writer | Speaker | Facilitator

Astro-Dice Readings in Okotoks!

The New Moon begins Tuesday, September 19th initiating NEW ventures and partnerships. AND, I have an hour both tomorrow morning and next Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. to do 3 Astro-Dice Readings each day! Yay!

These Astro-Dice give a mini-reading version of what Astrology can reveal to you about whatever current challenges you are experiencing in the Now. And possible resistance you've been experiencing to DO or SAY whatever you've not been allowing yourself to Do or Say!

Call Laurie Rae or email her @ myhouseofastrology@shaw.ca today to book your 

20' spot for tomorrow or next Tuesday morning! 

Allow the energies of the New Moon in Libra to bring balance, harmony and a 

more equal footing your way! Experience something NEW at the same time!

Appropriate within the energy of a New Moon phase.

I look forward to reading for you!

Namaste!

Laurie Rae Rezanoff
Astrologer | Teacher | Writer | Speaker | Facilitator

Full Moon in Libra: Spotlight on Relationships

Tonight, at 12:08a MDT April 11th, the Moon sits full in opposition to the Sun's light - reflecting our Soul's (Sun) unconscious desires that have been 'coming to light' for each of us since the New Moon begun March 27th.

This Full Moon's cosmic longitude coordinates: 21 degrees of Libra 33' - with the Sun sitting directly opposite at 21 degrees of Aries 33'. The Full Moon also brings 'to light' the following:

• Full Moon in Libra + Jupiter Rx (retrograde): together, Jupiter is showing us, inwardly (the Rx inward energy) how to Expand past our usual emotional boundaries to EMBRACE new relationships/partnerships now. Huge Ego-Self fears will surface if our Ego is either in denial or resistance to this new change coming out from the darkness we've been working on since the New Moon this Moon cycle. Jupiter will make it LOUD and clear what's missing in our lives, what our Emotional Body is crying out for. 
• Libra is all about relationships, love, partnerships, beauty, balance, harmony, and how we each can BE our true authentic selves within all of the above. Come out of your restricted independent stance (noted at New Moon in Aries) to create a renewed position of relationship / partnership. This is the gift of this Full Moon.
• The Sun sits opposite this Full Moon, with Eris and Uranus, in Aries. Eris, the sister to Mars, will do battle to stand up for what she needs to ensure her independence - no matter what. Uranus brings our need for our true authentic self to show itself - in unexpected ways. Here's where the usual Full Moon issue ensues: go with the Emotional Body (aka Full Moon) of needing equal harmonious relationships/partnerships OR go with our Soul's (aka Sun) unconscious desires for standing True to Self? The true tactic, for all of us, is to create an 'AND' - how about BOTH?
• These two major players (Moon + Sun) within this Full Moon timing reside in two of our cardinal signs - requiring we initiate a NEW change within our Self (Aries - fire) and partnerships/relationships (Libra - air). Each New Moon phase initiates something NEW for us too. Within the current Moon cycle that began March 27th, we've been learning to embrace ALL the cardinal signs. 
• The other planetary players, activating the other two cardinal signs are: Juno + Pluto in Capricorn (earth) and Vesta + the Vertex in Cancer (water). Squaring off with the Moon + Sun, we have what is called a Cardinal Grand Square formation - whereby FOUR areas of all our lives are being activated with NEWNESS all at the same time! Despite possible Ego-Self fears, denials, and resistance to that end.
• Juno brings the Sacred Marriage - our need for equal, loving relationships/partnerships. Pluto brings forth Empowerment vs. Ego's need for power and control over/from others. Within Capricorn, we bring all of this 'materially' or physically into our lives. Let go of greed, lack of integrity, and the need to have power over someone/something. That something being relationships/partnerships. Create win-win situations/relations whereby everyone is empowered, loved and accepted for being the true individual beings they are.
• Vesta brings the ability to focus - upon a goal, piece of work, etc. The Vertex brings forth something or someone Fated/Destined into the mix. Within Cancer, ruled by the Moon (!) here our Emotional Body brings forth what we FEEL and INTUIT about all of this. Cancer is all about family, mothering/fathering, nurturance given as children and how we do nurturance now as adults. Can you focus on your feelings/emotions, listen to your intuition, and move forward into this Grand Square of NEW Change?
• The challenge here is to create yet another 'AND' - empowerment + equal, loving relationships and partnerships AND focusing upon how we truly feel/intuit to create fated/destined change. Are you up for it? With faith and trust to take the leap into something new?

The other interesting piece of planetary formation within the Full Moon chart is the Yod, or Finger of God that is pointing directly to the Full Moon (Moon in Libra) from both Chiron + Venus Rx in Pisces and Mars + Ceres in Taurus. Here we have some old patterns of conditioning to let go of to allow full equal, loving relationships/partnerships:

• Chiron brings healing of old wounds and Venus, our Desire Body, in Rx (inward motion) personalizes how we IMAGINE our true, desired reality. If we still have roots/connections to that Drama Triangle (Pisces) containing those old, worn-out roles of being a Victim or Rescue Me/Rescuer or Bully/Feeling Persecuted…and a true healing of how our relative addictions keep us within these roles. Emotional eating, drinking, drug use, shopping, gambling - you name it, we do it. To what end? How do any of these help us within relationship?
• Mars brings assertive action (or aggression or anger/frustration/impatience) and Ceres, our need for nurturance and how we find it, within the realm of using all our senses, skills and talents to create that which we value, is of value, to manifest physically within our lives (Taurus). Taurus can be stubborn, fixed and unwilling to change. Contented to stay with the same-old, same-old, you ask, "What's in it for me? Why should I go to all this effort - there's no guarantee that if I ASK for what I want, STAND up for what I need, that magically it will be given." Or words to this effect. RISK is part of taking that leap of faith - into the Unknown, creating NEW CHANGE. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Need I go on?
• Letting go of our old patterns of how we've normally worked with the first two points above brings the energy for a more balanced, peaceful and loving relationship Within AND Without. It is up to each of us to answer this call to CHANGE our daily habits (Moon). Or, we can wait for yet another Moon cycle and opportunity to jump on the bandwagon…all about Choice, Free Will and wanting something more and better.

Enjoy the fullness of this Moon phase. Look Within for the Light of your Soul's Unconscious Desires - and take that leap of faith towards something better, new and Unknown. Sip from the Cup of Courage (Aries) to bring balance (Libra), then position your sights on those highest goals (Capricorn) and listen to how you feel and what your intuition is telling you (Cancer). Create CHANGE that IS for the better - Within Trust and Faith.

Photo Credits: Full Moon, by Laurie Rae Rezanoff; Cardinal Grand Square + Zodiac - Google Images

Full Moon in Libra: Spotlight on Relationships

Tonight, at 12:08a MDT April 11th, the Moon sits full in opposition to the Sun's light - reflecting our Soul's (Sun) unconscious desires that have been 'coming to light' for each of us since the New Moon begun March 27th.

This Full Moon's cosmic longitude coordinates: 21 degrees of Libra 33' - with the Sun sitting directly opposite at 21 degrees of Aries 33'. The Full Moon also brings 'to light' the following:

• Full Moon in Libra + Jupiter Rx (retrograde): together, Jupiter is showing us, inwardly (the Rx inward energy) how to Expand past our usual emotional boundaries to EMBRACE new relationships/partnerships now. Huge Ego-Self fears will surface if our Ego is either in denial or resistance to this new change coming out from the darkness we've been working on since the New Moon this Moon cycle. Jupiter will make it LOUD and clear what's missing in our lives, what our Emotional Body is crying out for. 
• Libra is all about relationships, love, partnerships, beauty, balance, harmony, and how we each can BE our true authentic selves within all of the above. Come out of your restricted independent stance (noted at New Moon in Aries) to create a renewed position of relationship / partnership. This is the gift of this Full Moon.
• The Sun sits opposite this Full Moon, with Eris and Uranus, in Aries. Eris, the sister to Mars, will do battle to stand up for what she needs to ensure her independence - no matter what. Uranus brings our need for our true authentic self to show itself - in unexpected ways. Here's where the usual Full Moon issue ensues: go with the Emotional Body (aka Full Moon) of needing equal harmonious relationships/partnerships OR go with our Soul's (aka Sun) unconscious desires for standing True to Self? The true tactic, for all of us, is to create an 'AND' - how about BOTH?
• These two major players (Moon + Sun) within this Full Moon timing reside in two of our cardinal signs - requiring we initiate a NEW change within our Self (Aries - fire) and partnerships/relationships (Libra - air). Each New Moon phase initiates something NEW for us too. Within the current Moon cycle that began March 27th, we've been learning to embrace ALL the cardinal signs. 
• The other planetary players, activating the other two cardinal signs are: Juno + Pluto in Capricorn (earth) and Vesta + the Vertex in Cancer (water). Squaring off with the Moon + Sun, we have what is called a Cardinal Grand Square formation - whereby FOUR areas of all our lives are being activated with NEWNESS all at the same time! Despite possible Ego-Self fears, denials, and resistance to that end.
• Juno brings the Sacred Marriage - our need for equal, loving relationships/partnerships. Pluto brings forth Empowerment vs. Ego's need for power and control over/from others. Within Capricorn, we bring all of this 'materially' or physically into our lives. Let go of greed, lack of integrity, and the need to have power over someone/something. That something being relationships/partnerships. Create win-win situations/relations whereby everyone is empowered, loved and accepted for being the true individual beings they are.
• Vesta brings the ability to focus - upon a goal, piece of work, etc. The Vertex brings forth something or someone Fated/Destined into the mix. Within Cancer, ruled by the Moon (!) here our Emotional Body brings forth what we FEEL and INTUIT about all of this. Cancer is all about family, mothering/fathering, nurturance given as children and how we do nurturance now as adults. Can you focus on your feelings/emotions, listen to your intuition, and move forward into this Grand Square of NEW Change?
• The challenge here is to create yet another 'AND' - empowerment + equal, loving relationships and partnerships AND focusing upon how we truly feel/intuit to create fated/destined change. Are you up for it? With faith and trust to take the leap into something new?

The other interesting piece of planetary formation within the Full Moon chart is the Yod, or Finger of God that is pointing directly to the Full Moon (Moon in Libra) from both Chiron + Venus Rx in Pisces and Mars + Ceres in Taurus. Here we have some old patterns of conditioning to let go of to allow full equal, loving relationships/partnerships:

• Chiron brings healing of old wounds and Venus, our Desire Body, in Rx (inward motion) personalizes how we IMAGINE our true, desired reality. If we still have roots/connections to that Drama Triangle (Pisces) containing those old, worn-out roles of being a Victim or Rescue Me/Rescuer or Bully/Feeling Persecuted…and a true healing of how our relative addictions keep us within these roles. Emotional eating, drinking, drug use, shopping, gambling - you name it, we do it. To what end? How do any of these help us within relationship?
• Mars brings assertive action (or aggression or anger/frustration/impatience) and Ceres, our need for nurturance and how we find it, within the realm of using all our senses, skills and talents to create that which we value, is of value, to manifest physically within our lives (Taurus). Taurus can be stubborn, fixed and unwilling to change. Contented to stay with the same-old, same-old, you ask, "What's in it for me? Why should I go to all this effort - there's no guarantee that if I ASK for what I want, STAND up for what I need, that magically it will be given." Or words to this effect. RISK is part of taking that leap of faith - into the Unknown, creating NEW CHANGE. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Need I go on?
• Letting go of our old patterns of how we've normally worked with the first two points above brings the energy for a more balanced, peaceful and loving relationship Within AND Without. It is up to each of us to answer this call to CHANGE our daily habits (Moon). Or, we can wait for yet another Moon cycle and opportunity to jump on the bandwagon…all about Choice, Free Will and wanting something more and better.

Enjoy the fullness of this Moon phase. Look Within for the Light of your Soul's Unconscious Desires - and take that leap of faith towards something better, new and Unknown. Sip from the Cup of Courage (Aries) to bring balance (Libra), then position your sights on those highest goals (Capricorn) and listen to how you feel and what your intuition is telling you (Cancer). Create CHANGE that IS for the better - Within Trust and Faith.

Photo Credits: Full Moon, by Laurie Rae Rezanoff; Cardinal Grand Square + Zodiac - Google Images