Here it is six in the morning, and I just received a message from the alpha/theta realm to get up and write this blog.  Yes, this is how Mercury in Pisces operates. 

Mercury is about communication, and Pisces is connected with the cosmic, intuitive, imaginal and direct messaging of awareness through flashes of insight, soul resonance, psychic, and inner knowing. This sign is about trusting and flowing with that feeling about something, someone or some place”.  

Mercury in Pisces sends me writing messages and clues like this all the time.  How about other Mercury in Pisces folks, do you get messages too?  Where is Pisces in your "Star Map"?

I have a passion for writing, but it follows a particular pathway.  Why? I was born with the “dreaded” Mercury in Pisces retrograde.  I can hear the chorus of voices saying” oh my, that poor little thing". 

People tell me that the sign of Pisces is none to steady anyway, and just think, "being born that way".  Where have we heard that statement, “born that way, so different”.  

Now back to my particular connection with writing.  Well it takes a kind of circuitous route, because after all my natal Mercury in Pisces “retrograde” renders me incapable of not being able to string two sentences together. I just keep hearing the echo, “born that way”.

The following is a description of Mercury in retrograde from a noted astrologer, “...problems in communications, technology breakdowns, nervous anxiety, and travel delays. But on the positive side, Mercury retrograde is a good time to recover things that were lost.”  Oh, thanks so much for the word of encouragement.

What’s going on with these kinds of discussions and descriptions?  Of course everything indicated above, occurs, but it's not just Pisces  at retrograde season.  What really needs to change?  We need a 2020 attitude adjustment. 

Here are some excerpts from a previous blog where I take a look at Mercury retrograde. http://www.soulsoundinsights.com/blog
 
Mercury holds a powerful position as an intermediary between the Sun and the other planets.   Blaming this planet for the lack of movement and things not happening instantaneously, is off base.  Like every planet, this one has a certain unique, and characteristic message.  Essentially, Mercury Rx  is about slowing down and taking a “ communication and media pause.   

Meanwhile, as I’ve been cruising through the internet, there’s inevitably a ton of people lamenting that Mercury has done “this, that or the other”, and caused them  major inconvenience. There seems to be a lot of “Mercury blaming” going on at the present time. 

In our current cultural climate, there is a demanding attitude of entitlement and expectation where everything is supposed to happen “right now".  Think, “Amazon style ordering ”. You decide you want something, and you get out your smartphone and  plastic of choice,  place your order, and instantaneously it’s yours. 

Oh my Goddess Moon, if something happens in the ordering process, and it’s retrograde season, immediately it’s because the planet of communication sent out a personal message to impede and thwart your desires. 

Many astrologers, those who are well known, and folks who’re just starting to work with astrology, all stand talking in hushed tones while wringing their hands when it comes to talking about the sign of Pisces, the mysterious strange 12th house, and the planet Neptune. 

Elementally, Pisces is a water sign, meaning that it is about experiencing life expression from a feeling and heart-centered space.  In our current collective mindset of “hurry up and do something”, the Pisces energy doesn’t fit this mode.

It’s very important to understand that EVERY SIGN HAS ITS PLACE AND SIGNIFICANCE..

Mercury retrograde is not the best time for jumping into new situations, signing contracts, planning or going into new ventures.  This is the time for doing some in depth:

• Review
• Reflect
• Revise 
• Renew
• Relax
  
• Revision
  
• Replay
  
• Release
  
• Re_______(whatever you need)
  

On Sunday February 23rd, the Pisces New Moon is going to join up with Mercury.  With this double connection of Sun-Moon energy this is a powerful time to honor your visions, and most heartfelt intentions through unique personal inspiration, while releasing old beliefs and habits that are holding you back in your life.

Pisces is the sign of unlocking the Treasure chest of your heart’s deepest desires.  This is the sign of the “Dancer”. Each one of us has everything it takes to create our own music, dance moves and Soulful  life expression.  This is the sign that has experienced the zodiac wheel through every other sign.  Let’s Tap into the wisdom that’s waiting for us.

Still wondering about my writing?  Let's talk about it in my next Soul Sound Sessions.  Next Monday, February 24, 11AM-12PM, Pacific time we'll take a look at Pisces and the 12 Houses. Look forward to seeing you.

Astro-Magic Continues,

Warmly yours

Ruth

This powerful Full Moon in Sagittarius, June 16/17th is really the illuminator and magic maker of  “New Dreams” .  This lunar cycle presents a dynamic opportunity to take a real look at these ideas, thoughts and experiences that  have come forth during the New Moon in Gemini.

What thoughts and dreams have been moving back and forward through your mind?  Do you have the courage to claim your freedom to do it "your way"?

With this Full Moon conjunct Jupiter, the planet of expansion, there’s a conversation that is happening somewhere in your “Star Map”.  Sagittarius is the sign of fiery and inspired direction.

This sign brings a feeling of joy and adventure when you choose confidence, courage, and deep self-belief.  Taking the chance to step out of the past, with “Lucky” Jupiter as your  guide, will shift your life toward fortune and a new horizon..

During this Full Moon you're gaining an energetic boost, and  being called to take action on something you’ve dreamed about during the Gemini idea generating stage.  With the Full Moon illuminating the pathway, and Jupiter calling for expansion in a particular area of your life, it's time to activate and actualize the dream.

With this Sagittarius energy, you have the deep support to step fully into taking your intention, desire or dream and manifest your vision into form. What's important, is to belief in what you are choosing to be, do, and have as you move forward in your life.

While I'm writing this blog,  I’m also appreciating having taken action on creating an online group for members of my community.  For months, I've been going around and around in my mind. 

Pondering  a bunch of ideas is what the Gemini energy does well. Finally though, this week I could feel the Sagittarius needle on the compass pointing toward action. Lo and behold  formation of the group really has happened.  

So here it is Full Moon in Sagittarius, and all the planetary players are whispering that it’s time for things to change  The combination of the Sun, Moon and Jupiter is release and expansion  which equals----change.

Of course, I want to give recognition to the powerful “T” square of Neptune in Pisces with the Sun, Moon and Jupiter.  If you think about this symbol in terms of (air, Gemini idea, water, Pisces feeling sensation, with fire action new direction, Sagittarius) how these elements affect each other through the experience of energetic tension.

In fact, this is the nature of the astrological square aspect. In our charts, the movement of the planets through the signs, form certain energy patterns. The tension aspect formed by squares has to be resolved.

So it’s not only time to dream, the question is, how will your dream become your new "You"? How can you  move  life in the direction you really want to go?

Using the cycles of Astrology can really give you clarity and direction on what is important for ease, success, positive and soulfully abundant living.  Learn how to use your own unique "Star Map".  soulsoundinsights.teachable.com/

Wishing You Big  Magical  Full Moon Joy,

Ruth 

For a greater part of this month, there's been a lot of talk about this second sighting of the Libra Full Moon.  The first Full Moon sat at 0 degrees, and this one is at 29 degrees.

The initial zero degree position called for us to recognize what parts of our lives have needed big attention.  There has been a question of clarity about life relationships of all kinds.   Even as an astrologer, I have perceived the sign of Libra to be mild mannered and having an almost disappearing presence. In fact, Libra has appeared to be the emotional pushover of the zodiac, along with the stereotyped Pisces.

But,  I've taken another look and feel toward Libra.  Today, on April 19, with this 29th degree position, I see Libra in a new light.  With this final degree, and the rarity of this cosmic movement,  Libra is offering and revealing a major life lesson.  This is the end of the road for many relationships and connections that have not embraced the "Libran Way", of peace, love and harmony. 

Wherever Libra is positioned in your astrology chart, is where something is finished. It's over!

Today Libra has taken on some of that Aries energy, and is not taking anymore "stuff" from anyone.  The Full Moon Libra proclamation: "look everybody, I attempted to make things right with you,  but you didn't care about being together.  I'm done now.  So long and goodbye".

" This is the end of the road for all the chances given, but not claimed with an open heart". 

Libra guided/ruled by Venus, has given an abundance of chances to be in loving connection.  Libra is the sign that's always attempting to find a balance with the other person.

But with the last degree of the sign, as it moves through this Full Moon phase, Libra is proclaiming that there are no more chances.  The proverbial "party's over".

The action of resolving, releasing, relinquishing and reharmonizing life patterns of how we make relationship connections, which give us inner self awareness, balance and deepening wisdom, is the overarching theme of this lunar cycle.

When I sat to write this blog,  I knew that it would be short.  This Full Moon in Libra, in it's  last degree doesn't seem to lend itself to a lot of words. Today's Moon is to the point.

                                                   "Trust today and move forward".

May You Find What is Yours On The New Road.

Always Yours in Moon Magic,

Ruth