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New Moon in Sagitarius
Posted on Nov 27th, 2008
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Virgo Bro
New Moon in Sagitarius
November 27, 2008
8:54 am PST
The Sun and Moon are once again in union...this time in fiery Sagitarius. The New Moon can feel like a very dark place this time of year and force us inside our homes and inside our bodies. After all the intense, transformative energies of Scorpio played out in very mysterious ways...facing the unknown and reaching into the depths of our own dark side...we are faced with the ignorance that fear can breed. Collectively a change was felt during the last New Moon cycle...issues of Power, Survival and Sexuality were brought to the platform. Mercury (Intellectual Communication) and Mars (Passionate Action) are also hanging out in the Wise Sign of Sagitarius the Sage.
There is a wonderful Greek myth about Hercules and his mentor, Chiron. Chiron was the Wise (Sage) Centaur (half-human/half-animal) who was a Great Teacher. Teaching, education and higher learning are all associated with Sagitarius. One day, Hercules went to seek the counsel of his Wise Teacher, where upon his arrival, he was met by a group of Centaurs that were drinking wine. In the short version of this myth, Hercules became impatient and bored while his Teacher was absent and began to also drink some wine. Later, when he was intoxicated, Hercules could hear the sound of hooves stomping upon the ground and became nervous. Lacking focus, Hercules reached for the arrows in his quiver and began to shoot aimlessly, until one of the arrows found his friend and teacher, Chiron, wounding him in his leg. Chiron forgave Hercules for his short sighted error. Thus, Chiron came to be known as the Wounded Healer. Full Moons tend to draw out our energy and some of us will want to overindulge in food and drink, but we must be careful not to hurt others while in an inebriated state. Otherwise, we may not be wise in our buoyancy.
Change is constant. Philosophies are changing also. Sagitarius wants to express its restless energy and propel the wheel of evolution into a more expansive, multi-cultural society of inter-faith with optimism. It is a time of learning new ways to grow in personal and interpersonal ways. Now is the time to sow the seeds of our faith in ourselves and in others. It is a time to remember the Teacher within.
Sagitarius is also affiliated with the planet Jupiter which is the largest in our Solar System. Due to its size, it has been associated with joy, expansiveness, abundance and luck. It had the potential to be another Sun in our galaxy. It is also associated with faith. When the Sun is in Sagitarius, alot of people celebrate the Season of the Light Bringers of Faith in December. Astronomicaly and Astrologicaly we are reminded of that faith when the light of the Sun is reborn at Winter's Solstice.
Express your enthusiasm with the gratitude of the abundance that we all strive for...and remember to share your blessings...whether as a Random Act of Kindness...an encouraging word...a gentle touch...a warm embrace...a strong handshake...just aim from the heart and shoot for the stars!
(c) Richard Barrett 2008
November 27, 2008
8:54 am PST
The Sun and Moon are once again in union...this time in fiery Sagitarius. The New Moon can feel like a very dark place this time of year and force us inside our homes and inside our bodies. After all the intense, transformative energies of Scorpio played out in very mysterious ways...facing the unknown and reaching into the depths of our own dark side...we are faced with the ignorance that fear can breed. Collectively a change was felt during the last New Moon cycle...issues of Power, Survival and Sexuality were brought to the platform. Mercury (Intellectual Communication) and Mars (Passionate Action) are also hanging out in the Wise Sign of Sagitarius the Sage.
There is a wonderful Greek myth about Hercules and his mentor, Chiron. Chiron was the Wise (Sage) Centaur (half-human/half-animal) who was a Great Teacher. Teaching, education and higher learning are all associated with Sagitarius. One day, Hercules went to seek the counsel of his Wise Teacher, where upon his arrival, he was met by a group of Centaurs that were drinking wine. In the short version of this myth, Hercules became impatient and bored while his Teacher was absent and began to also drink some wine. Later, when he was intoxicated, Hercules could hear the sound of hooves stomping upon the ground and became nervous. Lacking focus, Hercules reached for the arrows in his quiver and began to shoot aimlessly, until one of the arrows found his friend and teacher, Chiron, wounding him in his leg. Chiron forgave Hercules for his short sighted error. Thus, Chiron came to be known as the Wounded Healer. Full Moons tend to draw out our energy and some of us will want to overindulge in food and drink, but we must be careful not to hurt others while in an inebriated state. Otherwise, we may not be wise in our buoyancy.
Change is constant. Philosophies are changing also. Sagitarius wants to express its restless energy and propel the wheel of evolution into a more expansive, multi-cultural society of inter-faith with optimism. It is a time of learning new ways to grow in personal and interpersonal ways. Now is the time to sow the seeds of our faith in ourselves and in others. It is a time to remember the Teacher within.
Sagitarius is also affiliated with the planet Jupiter which is the largest in our Solar System. Due to its size, it has been associated with joy, expansiveness, abundance and luck. It had the potential to be another Sun in our galaxy. It is also associated with faith. When the Sun is in Sagitarius, alot of people celebrate the Season of the Light Bringers of Faith in December. Astronomicaly and Astrologicaly we are reminded of that faith when the light of the Sun is reborn at Winter's Solstice.
Express your enthusiasm with the gratitude of the abundance that we all strive for...and remember to share your blessings...whether as a Random Act of Kindness...an encouraging word...a gentle touch...a warm embrace...a strong handshake...just aim from the heart and shoot for the stars!
(c) Richard Barrett 2008
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