by Linda Kaye | Jan 16, 2022 | 2022, Current Astro News
Monday, January 17, 2022
3:47 p.m. pacific time
27°50′ Cancer
The universe has no fixed agenda.
Once you make any decision, it works around that decision.
There is no right or wrong, only a series of possibilities that shift with each
thought, feeling, and action that you experience. — Deepak Chopra
The first Full Moon of 2022 is especially potent because it falls in its ruling sign of Cancer and occurs on the day of the week ruled by the Moon — Monday. If that wasn’t enough, it’s also a Wolf Moon and is closely aligned with the latent, emotive, and powerfully transformative planet Pluto (more on this connection below). Its occurrence just days after an unprecedented volcanic eruption in the Pacific Ocean is significant, as well. Note: during this cataclysmic event, Mercury was Stationing Retrograde in the sign of Aquarius, while simultaneously making an exact square aspect to Uranus.(1)
The Moon is a power ally for the wolf, whose keen senses have earned it the status of a wise and capable leader, thriving free in the wilderness. Healing powers have also been attributed to the wolf by the Zuni Pueblo peoples. Ancient Wisdom Keepers perceived wolves as spirit-animals of the Dog Star, Sirius (14° Cancer). Many Astrologers and ancient cultures believe that Sirius is the original home of our ancestral teachers. In fact, Sirius is referred to as the “home of the gods” by the Egyptians of antiquity and is still considered so by the Dogon tribe in Africa.
Astrologically, a Wolf Moon is a wonderful lunation for accessing your own innate wisdom. Become still under this Full Wolf Moon and ask for the guidance to fulfil your desires — your destiny. Trust your feelings (Cancer) as they have the power to inform you. With the Moon in the sign of Cancer, the impulse to initiate change may create emotional insecurity. If negative emotions or blockages arise, commit to understanding why and if needed, seek the healing that will allow you to set free your inner-wolf spirit.
During a Full Moon, the energized light of the Sun is reflected onto Earth. In this case, the Sun is in the sign that represents our perception of time — Capricorn. Governance, maturation, reform, responsibility, discipline, fear, and control dynamics are other notable themes of Capricorn. As mentioned above, both the Sun and Moon are closely aligned with Pluto, the planet of passion, power, transformation, and eruptions. Embrace the areas of your life that have matured and are ready to be reformed. Take responsibility and find the discipline to create transformative change. Do not ignore what wants to burst forth from within or you may find yourself experiencing your very own messy volcanic eruption.
Cancer Full Moon Key Words: the crab, ocean tides and bodies of water, emotional realms, early childhood, family, women, mother, nurturing, loving, vulnerable, emotional security
Native American Proverb:
An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life.
“A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy.
“It is a terrible fight. and it is between two wolves.
One is full of anger, envy, sorrow, full of regret, greed,
arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies,
false pride, superiority, and ego.”
He continued, “The other is filled with joy, peace, love,
hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy,
generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.
The same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.”
The grandson thought about this for a minute and then asked
his grandfather,
“Which wolf will win?”
The old Cherokee simply replied,
“The one you feed.”
Note:
1. The Tonga volcano, which triggered a 7.4 earthquake on the Richter scale and a tsunami, occurred as Mercury was stationing retrograde. On the 14th and 15th of January, Mercury made an exact square aspect to Uranus (10° Aquarius–Taurus). Uranus rules both earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, as well as sudden and unexpected events. Uranus and Mercury were also in close aspect during the Fukushima earthquake and tsunami. On March 11, 2011, Uranus was located at the critical 29° of Pisces (the oceanic realms) and within three arc minutes of the raw and potent Aries Zero Point (0° Aries) conjunct Mercury at 2° Aries.
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by Linda Kaye | Dec 17, 2021 | 2021, 2022, Current Astro News
December 2021 – January 2022
Venus Retrograde Details
Pre-shadow period begins on Nov. 17 – Dec. 20, 2021
Stations Retrograde on Dec. 20, 2021, at 2:36 a.m.* (26°28′ Capricorn)
Turns direct on Jan 30, 2022, at 12:46 a.m. (11°05′ Capricorn)
Post-shadow period from Jan 30 – March 1, 2022
Love sometimes wants to do us a great favor: hold us upside down and shake all the nonsense out. ~ Rumi
The orbit of the planet, Venus, mimics a revered and divine feminine symbol. As the above illustration depicts, Venus’s heavenly dance represents the ancient symbol for the goddess — the pentagram.(2) A sacred-geometry symbol, the pentagram is a five-pointed star, which has a rich history as a celestial symbol for those seeking spiritual clarity and mystical knowledge.
Venus is the only planet (besides the Sun and Moon) that does not turn retrograde several times a year. Instead, Venus turns retrograde only once every 548 (or so) days. This marks a significant period because Venus retrograde periods become an opportune time to reflect on our values, the way we love, the beauty in our life, and the overall nature of our reality.
Relationships, commitments, and finances will likely be on our radar as we reassess matters of the heart, as well as our financial security. The intention of this cycle is for each of us to reckon with our values. Anything that is counterproductive to our personal wellbeing, valued purpose, or heartfelt destiny should become clear. During this Venus Retrograde, we are likely to see increasing reports of women (Venus) leaving the workforce (Capricorn) as they realize there is no value in working within a system that does not place adequate value on work-life balance.
Venus retrograde periods are not ideal for initiating activities associated with one’s appearance: surgery to improve our looks, change in hairstyle, etc. It is also not generally advised to make major purchases, renovations, and the like to beautify our home or office until the retrograde period ends.
Intimate relationships may find one or both partners questioning how they feel about the relationship and if their love or commitment is authentic. Because this retrograde cycle is occurring in the sign of Capricorn you will feel called to evaluate what is working and what isn’t. By itself, Capricorn is a committable sign so this will be a great time to recommit to an existing long-term relationship, but you may want to wait until the retrograde period is over before committing to a new one. If you do want to recommit, find ways to enhance what is working and/or improve upon what isn’t. Spending quality time (Capricorn) with a loved one is important to nourish a relationship.
Because the planet Pluto is closely aligned with Venus as she begins her retrograde, this will be a great time to deepen a new relationship if both parties are psychologically healthy and wanting true intimacy.(1) Otherwise, due to Pluto’s obsessive nature, compulsive attractions can lead to harmful and hidden agendas. Mindfulness and steadfastness of one’s long-term relationship desires is paramount.
It is also worth noting that Mercury will turn retrograde on January 15, also in Capricorn. All retrograding planets provide a suitable time for introspection on where we’ve been and where we’re going. Mercury retrogrades can create periods of serious contemplation in the area signified by the sign that it is in. With Mercury retrograding in Capricorn, we will have a twofold opportunity to revisit and reexamine how we take responsibility in our life.
Both Venus and Mercury retrograde periods can bring past lovers into our life and/or a new love that you are karmically destined to be with. This is an important time to be clear in all your communications regarding commitments and financial decisions. Those of you with Capricorn planets in your horoscope are sure to feel the effects of Aphrodite’s planet the most during this period. However, we can each use this period to reflect on the following:
- What is working and not working?
- What is needed or not needed?
- Where to commit, recommit, or make necessary changes in personal, social, and business relationships?
- Lastly, are you communicating your needs and values within your important relationships?
* Pacific time used throughout
Note and Reference
1. Venus will make an exact conjunction to Pluto on December 11 at 8:17 a.m. (25°19′) Capricorn.
2. Illustration credit: Tomruen, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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