Partial Full Moon Eclipse at 10 degrees of Cancer on Dec. 31, 2009.

Posted by: marymaclean  //  Category: Eclipse Forecasts, Full Moon

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I did my traditional Italian Christmas and my exhaustion is solely due to making the glorious Italian cookie “The Cuccidati”.  It is labor intensive and I wanted to make a double recipe so as to have enough to give to my friends and children.  I remember my mother making them but I don’t remember her ever complaining about her back or how labor intensive they were.   The Cuddidati  is a “filled cookie”.   The filling consists of black mission figs, raisins, walnuts, almonds and, last but not least, a copious amount of brandy.  They are really delicious.  I have made them before but not such a large amount.  Whew!  They have suddenly moved from traditional Italian cookies to having the value of solid gold tokens. 

This Christmas came so fast I felt like I was doing things at top speed.  The presents were all wrapped, well, not exactly; I didn’t have time for the usual paper and bows it so it was Christmas bags and tissue paper.  I also skipped from the amount of greeting cards that I wanted to send to creating a digital card for my Facebook account and my email.  After writing this I am going to rest for a week.  I had my family over for a great dinner.  Everybody ate too much and wanted to sleep.  My precious granddaughters loved their presents.  I looked at them and noticed how fast they are growing up.  That ultimately means that I am getting older too!

This Full Moon is a partial Eclipse at 10 degrees of Cancer.  If you have any natal planets in early degrees of Cardinal signs, this will be important.  We  have enough transiting planets to enliven our daily life even without natal planets.  Think about it….Saturn is at 4 degrees of Libra, Pluto is at 3 degrees of Capricorn, Venus is at 7 degrees of Capricorn and the Eclipse is at 10 degrees of Cancer.   This is a Cardinal T-square.  If you have any natal planets to add to this consortium in the sign of Aries, there is a major shift coming in for you in the next 6 months.  Actually, they don’t even have to be on the angles but that does make a big difference.     This Full Moon Eclipse comes before the New Moon Eclipse of Jan. 15, 2010 and for all intents and purposes it creates the challenge of the New Moon Eclipse.  They are very connected.  Mercury goes retrograde on Dec. 31, 2009 at 21 degrees of Capricorn and the New Moon Eclipse is in Capricorn at 24 degrees.  Very connected, I would say.  Depending on the houses they are in will tell you the area of your life that will be in your face for the next 6 months. 

 

Note:  The meanings for the houses are abbreviated solely for my expediency and yours.  The meanings for all the houses can be found on the internet and, hopefully, be complete.  If you feel that these don’t fit your circumstances, look them up. 

Please read your rising sign as it will give you more insight into these events.

 

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 4th house of home and core issues and is in opposition to transiting Venus.  (I am only using a 4 degree orb.)  If you look back a couple of days to the 28th, you would have a Venus conjunct Pluto in your 10 th  house of career.  Notice the ultra magnetic appeal you emanate.  If you go forward to January 10th, you will find that transiting Venus conjuncts the transiting Sun in the 10 th house of career and you become a star at work.  This Cardinal T-square creates a lot of movement for you and decisions are made.  If you have planets in early Aries, this becomes a Grand Cardinal Cross and creates a big shift in energy.  The Full Moon Eclipse is in opposition to the Sun and Venus revealing that it can be about partnerships and/or love affairs.   Mars is now retrograde and the assertiveness of Mars turns inward to re-examine decisions of the last 3 months. 

TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 3rd house of communication and community revealing major shifts of energy that deal with everyday work and health.  If you have any planets in early degrees of Aries, this becomes a major shift in legal matters, everyday work and health issues.  This FME is directly connected to the NME that arrives next month on Jan. 15, 2010.  Whatever action you take now will bring in the challenge of the next NME.  The FME is very powerful and since it takes place in Cancer, a Cardinal water sign, it will definitely produce some strong emotions and/or changes in the 3rd house.  There are 4 planets in the 9th house exacerbating any 9th house issues.  Saturn in Libra in your 6th house completes the Cardinal T-square.  The 12th house receives the energy of this Cardinal T-square unless you have planets in early degrees, then the whole chart shifts. This FME also opposes Venus, another indicator of 6th house activity and the ruler of your Sun.  You may be spending some moola.

GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 2nd house of personal values and money.  The Cardinal Cross sets up between the FME in the 2nd house, Venus and the Sun in Capricorn in the 8th house of partnership finances or other people’s money and,  last but not least, Saturn in the 5th house of creativity, children and love affairs.  Money, especially other people’s money, is going to be very important during this Full Moon Eclipse and with the Moon in your 2nd house of personal money, this is where the changes take place.  It’s possible that you will be spending a bit of money.  Issues that deal with your goals are the target for your Cardinal T-square.  Let us not forget that this FME leads directly into the challenge of the New Moon Eclipse of January 15, 2010.  Keep your eye on the goal.

 CANCER-(June 21-July 22)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 1st house of personality and appearance.  The FME is very powerful in the 1st house as it is on an angle and affects the other angles of the chart.  The FME is in opposition to Venus in the 7th house of partnership and in square to Saturn in the 4th.  This is a Cardinal T-square and delivers powerful energy to the 10th house of career and standing in the community.  The Moon in Cancer echoes changes in personality and possible changes in appearance.  I do think whatever comes can be a very emotional situation.  Keep in mind that Mercury is going retrograde December 31, 2009 in Capricorn.  This is the end of one more year and the beginning of a brand new year with hopes and dreams.  Have your share of good times as this coming year brings in a lot of action for Cardinal Suns.   

LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 12th house of behind-the-scenes activity, institutions, the subconscious and preparation.  The impact of this FME is in this house but it can also affect the Saturn in your 3rd house of communications and community and Venus in your 6th house of everyday work and health.  This is a Cardinal T-square and sends tons of energy to the empty 9th house of philosophy, legal matters, education and foreign affairs.  This will have a major impact on the NME on January 15, 2010.  These are all mental houses and whatever comes in could possibly be information of some kind.  You may feel it necessary to communicate to someone in the past or in a far away land.  Sounds like an adventure to me.  Mars retrograde in your 1st house repeats the last three months.   At the end of this cycle you will have the opportunity to repeal or repeat your decisions.  I like the idea that you are going on a mental adventure.  Sounds so good.

VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 11th house of goals and has a major emotional change in goals for you.  The FME also opposes Venus and the Sun in your 5th house of children, creativity and love affairs and is in square to Saturn in the second house of values.  This is a reaction to some situation.  If you have planets in early Aries, this will be an all out shift in your goals.  Mercury goes retrograde in Capricorn at 21 degrees and, interestingly enough, the NME on January 15, 2010 is at 25 degrees Capricorn.  There is a direct correlation between what happens on this FME and the Mercury Retrograde that has a direct impact on the challenges of the NME.  Saturn is not finished with you yet, Virgo.  On January 13, 2010 Saturn will retrograde back to 27 degrees of Virgo and complete it’s cycle thru your 1st house.  Evidently, Saturn has some last minute changes to your personality and appearance. You are on a new journey with a new you and a life that you choose.  

LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 10th house of career making the 10th house a place for change.  The FME in the 10th house opposes Venus, the ruler of your sign, in the 4th house conjunct the Sun.  Meanwhile, Saturn is starting to transit your 1st house at 4 degrees starting a new 30 year cycle.  This FME makes a Cardinal T-square with a mega- amount of energy going to the 7th house of partnership.     If you have any planets in early degrees of Aries you are in line for a shift in your life.  Another interesting point is that Mercury will be going retrograde at 21 degrees of Capricorn December 31, 2009 and the NME of January 15, 2010 is 24 degrees of Capricorn.  My experience says that your 4th house of home and core issues will be your focus for the next 6 months.  You will be making headway in what you want in your life and what you don’t want.  You are in the beginning of a new cycle that will culminate in 30 years.  You get to make all the decisions now. 

SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 9th house of philosophy, legal matters, higher education and foreign affairs.  This is a mental house and you may be thinking of the changes you are making at this time.  This FME forms a Cardinal T-square with Saturn at 4 degrees of Libra in your 12th house and square to the Sun and Venus in your 3rd house of communications and community. The empty house that all the energy shifts to is Aries, your 6th house of everyday work and health.  This can be information that you receive and experience.  This can be emotional for you as the Moon is in sensitive Cancer.  Mercury goes retrograde December 31, 2009 at 21 degrees of Capricorn and some situations may not pass the test to continue.  You should be experiencing these at any time.  The FME is connected to the challenge of the NME of January 15th, 2010 at 24 degrees of Capricorn.  Interesting thought;  this is very close to the Mercury retrograde.  Hmmmm?   The two may be connected.

 SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This FME takes place in your 8th house of partnership finances and other people’s money.  The changes that take place here are with the money you get from others.  Saturn in Libra at 4 degrees  transiting your 11th house of goals in square to the FME.The Sun and Venus in Capricorn  your 2nd house of personal values and personal money forms a Cardinal T-square and directs a lot of energy to the empty Aries 5th house of children, creativity and love affairs.  This can be a major concern at this time.  If you have any planets in early degrees of Aries, this will be a major shift for you.  Mercury is going retrograde at 21 degrees of Capricorn December 31, 2009 and, interestingly enough, the NME on January 15, 2010 takes place at 24 degrees of Capricorn in your 2nd house of personal finances and values.  Everything tells me that the next 6 months will be about what you want and what you are willing to do for it.  This is a major shift with or without the early Aries planets.  Enjoy the adventure…

CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This FME takes place in your 7th house of partnerships and general public.  The change takes place in dealing with the public and/or partnerships (business or personal).  The FME is in opposition to Venus and the Sun in your 1st house and square to Saturn in Libra in your 10th house of career.  These three placements are called a Cardinal T-square and send energy to the empty Aries 4th house.  If you have any planets in early Aries, this will turn into a Cardinal Cross and a major shift  will move you forward.  Mercury goes retrograde December 31,2009 at 21 degrees of Capricorn in your 1st house and I noticed that the NME of January 15, 2010 is at 24 degrees of Capricorn.  There may be some obstacles to your moving forward due to issues that deal with the home.  The FME is directly involved with the coming challenges of the NME and Mercury seems to play a significant part.  I would say that you are looking at what will be important in the next 6 months.  There seems to be a major shift coming in for you and you are ready.

 AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

This FME takes place in your 6th house of everyday work and health.  Issues that deal with your work and health are making a large statement. This is not a simple FME as it opposes the Sun and Venus in your 12th house of institutions and squares Saturn in your 9th house of philosophy, legal matters, higher education and foreign affairs.  This constitutes a Cardinal T-square and sends most of the energy to the empty Aries 3rd house.  If you have any planets in early Aries, it promotes a major shift coming.  Even without the Aries planet it will be important.  One thought is that the empty Aries house is usually a mental house that deals with communication and community.  At the same time, Mercury is going retrograde in Capricorn at 21 degrees in your 12th house of the past, subconscious, preparation and institutions.   The NME on January 15, 2010 is directly connected to these two events.  You will be very much involved in the coming challenges.   

PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 5th house of children, creativity and love affairs.  The FME tells me that this is an area to watch for changes. All the planets involved seem to point to some kind of value judgment.  There is a Cardinal T-square taking place with this FME.  Saturn in Libra in your 8th house of other people’s money, sex, death and taxes squares the Moon in your 5th house while the FME opposes Venus and the Sun in the 11th house of goals. Things seem to get stuck.  If you have any planets in early Aries, you are looking at a Cardinal Cross.  Even without the Aries planet, the energy will be focused in this Aries 2nd house of personal finances and values.  This brings in the challenges for the NME on January 15, 2010.  If that isn’t enough Mercury will be going retrograde December 31, 2009  at 21 degrees of Capricorn.  The NME in January will be at 24 degrees of Capricorn.   This seems to be too many coincidences.  I think they are all connected and that whatever this trio of aspects brings in will be the focus for the next 6 months. 

New Moon Forecast for Dec. 16th, 2009 at 24 degrees of Sagittarius

Posted by: marymaclean  //  Category: New Moon

Happy Hollidays

             

I’m back from Chicago and as my eyes glaze over at all the work ahead of me, I often wonder why they don’t give awards for the most work done in the least amount of time.  I think every woman would qualify for that Oscar.  Christmas is upon us and the rush for the holidays has started early.  Presents, cookies, home-made everything, parties and gatherings, all make for a hectic time.  It’s no wonder that we are having a stressful holiday and then to have transiting Saturn square transiting Pluto.  I know some of you have a deep abiding fear of Saturn, but I want you to take a minute to rethink that attitude.  Without Saturn there wouldn’t be any structure to anything.   Let that thought roam around for awhile in your imagination.  Saturn demands structure and if you don’t have the necessary quantity or quality of structure, it will surely stop you from moving ahead.  Pluto is in Capricorn at this time and is in the process of transforming that sign in your chart.  Transformation without structure is total chaos.  If you add to this soup any natal planets you may have in early degrees of Cardinal  signs, you will certainly see the need for as much structure as possible.  Since this square appears in Cardinal signs, I want you to realize that something is brewing in all your Cardinal houses.  The other important thing is that Uranus will be entering Aries for a long transit.  This is another Cardinal sign.   Cardinal is initiatory, assertive and action.  Are we getting a clue as to what is coming?   This is a Cardinal T-square, involving transiting Saturn in Libra, transiting Uranus in Aries and transiting Pluto in Capricorn.  If any of you have any natal planets in early Cardinal to add to the mix, it will describe the changes in store for you.   Even if you don’t have  any natal planets involved, these transits tell  where the action will be taking place in our lives. 

The relationship with Mars and Saturn are very much connected.  Mars in Leo and going retrograde later this month is a reality check for the next 3 months.  I know that Saturn is in Libra at this time and this is a great opportunity for you to see how you will be spending the Saturn in Libra cycle in August of 2010.  On December 20,th 2009 Mars will go retrograde, at 19 degrees of Leo.  Mars will be retrograde in January and February and until March 10th, giving you an opportunity to make adjustments in the first 3 months of Mars in Leo.  On March 10th 2010, Mars will be in the same position it was in on October 17th, 2009 giving you the opportunity to re-do that first 3 months and make  any changes you deem necessary.  Mars will not go retrograde again after March 10th, 2010 until the next time Saturn changes signs in three years.

 

In the coming month there is a New Moon at 24 degrees of Sagittarius and, if you know Sag like I know Sag, you will be stretching yourself quite thin.   This New Moon makes a square to Uranus so expect the unexpected.  I will try to elaborate on this more in the individual forecasts.  Saturn has passed the square to Pluto, but not by much, so I imagine that you will still be feeling a bit stressed.  Mars and Venus are making a love connection so keep batting those eyelashes.  The Full Moon will be in Cancer at 10 degrees on December 31, 2009.  Remember the New Moon brings in the challenge and the Full Moon resolves it. 

 

Jupiter finally conjuncts Neptune on December 20th thru the 24th and is the harbinger of strong spiritual and mental revelations.  Be cautious of exaggerations and the tune of reality for neither will be correct. Drugs and alcohol are not a good choice at this time.

 

Did you know that Mars can fire off a Saturn transit?  If you have Saturn transiting any natal planet, whenever Mars hits a square to that same point, it will fire off the Saturn transit.  If you want to hear more about this …drop me a line.

 

 Note:  The meanings for the houses are abbreviated solely for my expediency and yours.  The meanings for all the houses can be found on the internet and, hopefully, be complete.  If you feel that these don’t fit your circumstances look them up. 

Please read your rising sign as it will give you more insight into these events.

 

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 9th house of philosophy, higher education, legal matters and foreign affairs.  This is a mental house and brings your inner philosophy to the forefront.  The challenge here can be one of character or integrity.  You might even say a challenge to the way you want to live.   Uranus in square from your 12th house of the past may bring in people or events of the past very unexpectedly. Mars is in your 5th house of children, creativity, and love affairs and trines the New Moon offering an easy go of it when it comes to 5th house matters.  On December 20th, 2009 Mars goes retrograde and some projects don’t proceed as you expect.  Saturn is transiting your 7th house  and will be redesigning your attitude about partnerships in this current Saturn cycle.

TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 8th house of partnership finances and other people’s money, sex, death, and taxes.  This challenge will have to do with money, but not your money.  This is any money you may receive from work, mortgage and/or partnership finances.  This New Moon squares Uranus in the 11th house of hopes and wishes.  If you have a good aspect between the Sun and Uranus in your natal chart, you will love this square because it will bring in something positive in an exciting way. If you have a negative aspect with Uranus and the Sun in your natal chart, this will be difficult because of its unexpectedness.   The New Moon is in trine to Mars in your 4th house of home signaling a good time for home entertaining.  Mars goes retrograde in your 4th house and some things that deal with the home may be delayed until March.

 GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 7th house of partnerships, either business or personal.  Uranus transiting the 10th house of career and standing in the community is in square to this New Moon.  This can be exciting if natally you have a good aspect between Uranus and the Sun in your natal chart.  It can also throw you for a loop if you don’t have it.  Mars is trinning the NM which ensures opportunity for holiday communication and festivities.   On December 20th, 2009 Mars will go retrograde until March 10th, 2010.  Mars is currently in your 3rd house of communications and community.  Look for things in this area to continue but not as expected.  New situations that arise after the retrograde may change your prospective on this area of your life.

 CANCER-(June 21-July 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 6th house of everyday work and health.  The challenges will appear in this sector of your life with Uranus in Square from the 10th house of career.  Unexpected developments may arise and can either be exciting or uncomfortable depending on the natal aspect between the Sun and Uranus.   Mars in your 2nd house of personal finances makes a luscious trine to this NM.  This may be a bonus or some kind of financial gain.  On December 20, 2009 Mars will go retrograde in this 2nd house which will delay some financial issues.  You may also find that things are just not working in the way you thought they would.  Don’t worry.  You will get the opportunity to re-do everything on March 10th, 2010, only this time Mars does not go retrograde. 

LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This NM takes place in your 5th house of children, creativity and love affairs and offers you a challenge regarding this area of your chart.  Uranus is transiting your 9th house of philosophy, legal matters, education and foreign affairs and is square the NM.  You may be invited to a party very unexpectedly or decide to have a party of your own.  This 9th house event will be filled with unexpected attitude and holiday cheer.  Mars  in your 1st house trining this NM indicates that you are very much into doing whatever is necessary  in order to achieve what you want.   You have a plan.  Mars will go retrograde in your 1st house on December 20th, 2009 and some of your personal plans may not go the way you expect.  Not to worry.  This will be an important and informational delay.  Jupiter will conjunct Neptune from December 20th to the 24th in your 7th house of partnerships describing celebrations. 

VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This NM takes place in your 4th house of home and core issues and can be  quite festive.  Uranus in the 7th house in square to this NM asks us to expect the unexpected when it comes to partnerships and the general public.  You are probably planning a holiday party or going to a holiday party but some unexpected and/or exciting event can come about involving partnerships. This can be business or personal or both.  Mars is transiting your 12th house of behind-the-scenes activity, the past and preparation trining this NM and ushering in positive events.   Mars in this 12th house has been  and will continue to redefine this area of your life.  On December 20th, 2009 Mars will go retrograde and issues you thought were etched in stone are starting to crumble before your eyes.  Not to worry.  Sometimes we have to act on situations to see where they will go.  The opportunity to redo the last 3 months will come on March 10th.   There is a Jupiter conjunct Neptune on December 20th  to the 24th urging you to beware of over-exaggerating your everyday work situation.  LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

This NM takes place in your 3rd house of communications and community.    This NM will improve communications and permit you to arrange festivities for the holiday season.  Uranus transiting the 6th house of everyday work and health is in square to the NM putting an unexpected work situation or health issue in conflict with your personal desires.   Mars is transiting your 11th house of hopes, wishes and goals and trines this NM  thus bringing your goals into reaching distance.  Jupiter will conjunct Neptune from December 20th to December 24th in your 5th house of children, creativity and romance reminding  you to recognize situations built on illusion or delusion. Drugs and alcohol can literately create the impossible dream.  Mars goes retrograde on December 20th, 2009 in your 11th house to distract you from your original plans for your goals.  You will be changing or redefining them in the next 3 months.  You have been under some stress lately with Saturn in your 1st house squaring Pluto in your 4th house of home and core issues.

 SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 2nd house of personal finances, love and values. You may find yourself going over-budget and spending more that you wanted.  Uranus in your 5th house of children, creativity and love affairs will bring conflict between your finances and desires..  What you desire will win.  Jupiter will conjunct Neptune on December 20th to the 24th in your 4th house of home suggesting  that you will be going over the top with some issues.  Mars goes go retrograde this month on December 20, 2009 and career issues seem to bog down.  Sometimes God plays 52 pickup with our lives.   Is there a possible delay?  It really depends on your natal chart.  Not to worry. This retrograde brings you closer to what you really want. 

  SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This New Moon takes place in your 1st house of personality and how you appear to the outside world.  The challenge is personal, very personal.  The NM seems to be shedding a lot of light on you and you and may not be comfortable in the limelight.  This is the season of excellence for you and all eyes are on you.  Mars is transiting your 9th house of philosophy, legal matters, education, and foreign affairs forming a trine to the NM adding a bit of ease.  This will be a busy and celebratory month for you.  Mars goes retrograde on December 20th, 2009 allowing for situations to readjust to the coming New Year.  Jupiter will conjunct Neptune from December 20th to the 24th making this holiday season one for the record books.    CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 12th house of the past, the subconscious, seclusion, preparation and institutions.  Unexpected communications will arrive and challenge your plans for the holidays.  Uranus in the 3rd house of communications and community is squaring this NM allowing all this to transpire. Mars transiting your 8th house of partnership finances, sex, death and taxes moves with a favorable energy to make things a little easier.   Mars goes retrograde on December 20th allowing you to see how far you have come during these last three months.  Issues develop and start to reveal themselves as this retrograde continues.  Sometimes life does not travel a straight line. Jupiter conjuncts Neptune from December 20th to the 24th ushering in a time when finances can be over-exaggerated or feelings may take a romantic route.  (Reality is pretty puffed up, like a hot air balloon.)

AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 11th house of hopes, wishes and goals bringing in some unexpected financial challenges as to how you want to spend your holidays.  Also this month, Jupiter in your 1st house conjuncts Neptune and acknowledges your desires.  This Jupiter Neptune conjunction occurs on December 20th thru the 24th , 2009.  I believe these are promises that we have been making to ourselves during this Jupiter transit.  Now the possibilities are in sight but are they real?  Mars transiting the 7th house of partnerships (business or personal) has been circling the area trying to exploit minor partnership infractions.  This Mars goes retrograde on December 20th, 2009 and allows you to revisit the last 3 months and see what is worth saving.  You continue to make new attitude adjustments in the next 3 months.

PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 10th house of career and standing in the community challenging you with unexpected career developments.  This is definitely a season for parties, especially with Mars transiting your 6th house of everyday work and health in a fire trine to this NM.  This can prove to be very good for you career- wise.  Mars does go retrograde on December 20th, 2009 giving you the opportunity to rethink and review the happenings of the last 3 months.  Jupiter conjuncts Neptune, your ruler, in the 12th house of behind-the-scenes activity, the past, the subconscious and institutions.   This can be a spiritual awakening and a cause for new mystical understandings.  Uranus has been transiting your 1st house for quite some time now and the idea that it is getting ready to move into Aries is quite an inspiring thought.