Scorpio
New Moon, November 7, 2018
Transformation or Death
After the intense
Taurus/Scorpio Full Moon on October 24th, we get to settle
into the watery depths to renew ourselves. When we dive deep into
Scorpio's dark waters, we're sustain by the water grand trine between
this Scorpio New Moon, Neptune in Pisces and the North Node in
Cancer.
The Moon's nodes shifted from
Leo/Aquarius to Cancer/Capricorn just hours before this New Moon.
Since Cancer's ruling planet is the Moon, this first New Moon of this
nodal cycle needs to be approached with respect and a ritual.
Respect because it occurs on Scorpio's power gate and ushers in this
new nodal axis; a ritual because it is a good way to channel these
energies.
Lunar Nodes
Since May 2017, the lunar
nodes have been in Leo/Aquarius, helping us to engage more in life,
laughter and creativity (Leo north node) and not be so dis-engaged,
rebellious and judgmental (Aquarius south node). Now with the lunar
nodes move into the Cancer/Capricorn axis on November 7, 2018, we'll
learn how to put aside the more negative Capricorn south node
qualities of domination, self-denial, over-responsibility,
hopelessness and repressed emotions for the Cancer north node gifts
of emotional security, self-care, intuitive knowing and creative
nurturing of life.
It's time to stop looking to
the great Father (Capricorn) for answers and instead turn to the
Great Mother (Cancer) for the support, encouragement and comfort that
she provides. It's time to start caring about our people rather than
our corporations; about our air, water and earth rather than our
profits. It's about putting people at the center of our concerns
rather than the economy. The economy should serve the people, not
enslave them. Once we get rid of the patriarchal corporate mentality
running our world, we can put the economy where it belongs -- as just
one facet of life amongst many -- such as education, family,
community, health, the environment, the arts, and justice and peace.
The grand fixed cross between
the nodes and Venus opposite Uranus has now moved into the cardinal
signs: the nodes in Cancer/Capricorn and Uranus opposite Venus in
Aries/Libra. This cardinal grand cross has the same goals -- to
promote equality, individuality with nurturing rather than fear and
shame. In cardinal mode, we just might get it done.
Our society needs to live
differently. Think differently. Act differently. So go vote if
you're a US citizen and let's get started. Look what's happened in
Brazil.
This Scorpio New Moon is
connected to the other two water signs, Pisces and Cancer. With the
North Node in Cancer now, the motivation is Life. With the New Moon
energized by Jupiter at the last degree of Scorpio, we will have the
ability to dive deep and expand who we are. Then we have Neptune in
Pisces, enhancing our imaginations so we creatively and lovingly deal
with our Shadows and our fellow citizens. Use art and beautiful
words and music to change hearts.
Water is Life. In so many
creation myths, life arises out of the waters. And we're made up of
70+% water. Water is the source of healing, of purification, of
emotional intelligence, of dreams and the imagination. Water is a
place of transition between dimensions, since water can change its
form from liquid to solid to gas. And most of all, water is
refreshing and fun.
We say the water signs are
psychic and empathic because water flows between people and carries
messages to us. We become one in a mystic union. Take the Cancer
North Node as your true North, let your dive into Scorpio's waters
break through your own limitations and allow the healing love of
Neptune in Pisces flow to others.
Try to open up your intuitive
receptors this New Moon, especially during your New Moon ritual (see
below), and don't forget to include water. A goddess to invoke
during this New Moon one who is a deep well. Perhaps Psyche or
Persephone.
Scorpio New Moon
The
Scorpio New Moon occurs on Wednesday November 7 at 8:02am PST/ 11:02
am EST/ 5:02pm GMT.
Since
this New Moon occurs on a power gate (15* of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio,
Aquarius) I'm going to use both 15* and 16* Scorpio Sabian symbols to
describe the energies.
The
two
Sabian
symbols for the Sun and Moon at 15*11 are: (15*) Children
play around 5 mounds of sand.
This
symbol speaks to the early steps in the development of higher Mind,
attuned to the highest level of evolution.
This
symbol relates to the idea that humanity's destiny is to develop into
a five-fold being, a "Pentagram/Pentacle" -- the very
energetic shape that Venus' 8 years cycle draws across the heavens.
The number 5 symbolizes the most creative and penetrating aspect of
the Mind/Soul. We are to incorporate the 4
elements
as well as the 5th
element
-- the Quintessence. Then we
become
fully human. This is our future. Our destiny.
The
Sabian symbol for 16* Scorpio is: A
girl's face breaking into a smile.
Such a small thing, and yet, the happiness expressed in that smile
can light up the world. And
light you up too! Perhaps this joy is the result of that Higher Mind
we're here to incarnate.
The
New Moon is supported by Neptune in Pisces, perhaps shaping our
imaginations in new and fantastic ways that help up reach that new
level of insight and understanding. The Cancer North Node grounds us
in our past history as well as our future society. Will we
choose to
live the myth of a free and equal world?
Jupiter
is at the very last degree of Scorpio and will move into Sagittarius
on November 8th.
At the New Moon it connects with Chiron
in the late degrees of
Pisces, energizing the healing of any remaining wounds.
Healing, mothering energy will do the trick. Open to it.
Jupiter
also
inconjuncts Uranus in
the last degrees of
Aries, tugging on the last few threads of our new story, our new
identity, adding all it's learned as it faced death and rebirth
in Scorpio
as it heads into its own home sign
of Sagittarius.
Finally,
Mars in Aquarius squares Jupiter, exciting our energies to move
forward with new ideas and new collectives. Mars in Aquarius is in a
helpful trine to Venus retrograde and Ceres in late Libra, supporting
Libran Venus' values of fairness, justice and equality. This bodes
well for the US elections.
Venus
makes a hard connection with Pluto and Vesta in Capricorn, making
sure her values and ideas have practical outlets and outcomes.
Renewed and reborn after her opposition to Uranus, and rising as a
Warrior Goddess Morning Star, I can't wait to see what all the new
women elected to power do.
Mercury
in Sagittarius squares off with Neptune, testing
to see how well we
can express truth in a world that seems delusional.
We can call out falsehood and unconsciousness without condemnation
or judgment. Otherwise we just perpetuate the splits that keep us
from focusing on the real issue: the world needs healing.
Scorpio
New Moon Ritual ideas.
This Scorpio New Moon invites
us to dive deeply into our power, our life essence, our heart's hope.
During your ritual, take time to do a journey into these watery
depths. If you're courageous enough and trusting enough, push
through your fears and drop down, down, down to the bottom of your
power and break through to another level. Break through to the
archetypal power within you. Let it re-birth you to a greater
existence, to an essential re-connection to the god/dess force within
you. You might discover your gift for fire, or ice and wind, or
watery healing, or bright clear energy, or the earthy, organic
unfolding into manifestation.
Let's gather our gifts and let
their power work through us -- not to overwhelm the ego and puff it
up, but to humble the ego into realizing it is the servant of Spirit.
And Spirit is calling to us. To test us. To unite us. To heal our
world.
Drop deep into your Scorpio
well of power. Sense the old wounds. Do not doubt that all our
wounds together helped create this chaotic rising up of 'evil' in the
world. Hopefully, what we cleanse within ourselves will cleanse some
of the darkness outside. Choose to look at the darkness within as
well as without. It's both you and not-you. Think Luke and Darth
Vadar. It's as real a battle as fighting Sauron and Mordor.
Why? Because our world is at
risk. This is a crossroads: do we choose life or death? We can
stand up to the Machine. We just have to believe it. And we do that
when we face our Shadows.
This is what we face: the
pain, the suffering, the terror, the fears, the cruelties, the
ignorance, the selfishness, the greed and domination that have been
festering within humanity for thousands of years. We need to burn
brightly now and allow our light to release those dark feelings
within us. Once they come out of hiding, we can begin to heal them.
Own them. Transform them. That is what will transform our world. I
imagine that we've all had these hurtful feelings and experiences.
Because we're human. But we don't have to give them any energy or
any power over us. Our ancestors knew this. This is the moment to
know it. And choose it.
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 evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.”
He continued, “The other is good – he is 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 it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?”
The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”
~Native American Teaching Story~
Now as the divine Feminine
gives birth to a new era of cooperation and peace and creativity, we
have to face our Shadows, embrace them in humility, and find out why?
Why are we like this? Once we know why, we can heal it. So begin
with yourself and go down deep into the wellspring of this Scorpio
power gate and return with your treasure.
It's up to us to train those
gifts we bring back - whether of healing or teaching, creating art,
community or projects, or new inventions and discoveries. We have
a chance to create a better world. Will we take it? If
so, please practice and grow into your gifts. For the time is
here when we are urgently called to heal our world.
You don't have to jump in
before you're ready, though. We have until Saturn completes his stay
in his home sign of Capricorn in 2020 to discover how we can help
with our gifts. Saturn is laying the foundations for a new cycle
during his time in Capricorn, and in 2021 comes together with Jupiter
to start a new cycle of social transformation, in the sign of Aquarius
-- the group Mind.
We need a different Mind to
face the tasks ahead. That higher Mind with higher
goals and beliefs. Or perhaps we just need to live those values
and beliefs we profess we already have. In any case, we need new
ideas, new values, new hope to change the course patriarchy and
capitalism have set for us.
It's soon time for all of us
to make our myth of democracy a reality. It's soon time for the
people to control our governments. It's soon time for wise women
(and all right brain/heart connected people) to envision and birth a
new society. While women birth new visions for living we need men to
help us raise it up. For you are the protectors and guides, the
focus and will to make it so! For the Goddess/Mother gives
birth to new life while, and as so many young men are showing us, it
also takes a good father to raise a conscious human being. Or a
conscious society. We have all the knowledge and resources to create
a 'heaven on earth'. We just need the compassion and the will to do
it.
Walk in Spirit as the Dark Rises,
Cathy
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