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About Gneiss Moon

mercurious alchemy from the hub Neptuner.

rock steady

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May I introduce, Cynthia Powell.
A multi – Virgo Grand Earth Trine who has my heart up her sleeve.
Mercury Virgo; Sun conj Venus, Neptune also in Virgo trine Uranus in Taurus as well as trine Mars in late Capricorn.

Cynthia has Moon conjunct Pluto in opposition to Mars in Capricorn (exalted) square Saturn as focal point of a T-Square.  That’s a tough T-square revolving around men, (Mars, Saturn) feelings, home, women and the public – power struggle involving same.

Cynthia has a great vibe, I took to her right away, really loved her book, John.
In fact, I cried through the last few pages, her story is one of a kind.  She met and fell in love with a boy in art school who ended up having a huge impact on her life.  They married, he and his friends created some of the best music in the world, they weathered his rise to public fame together, he fathered her son, Julian.  Then in a flash, it was all over when she came home to find him in bed with another woman.  ugh.  My heart goes out.

The astro of the biz: T-Square focal planet is crucial.
Saturn is restriction, hard work, streamlining interests.

Cynthia was restricted – first by having to keep her marriage hidden, then by having to raise their son on her own.  She went to work, had her own business, but always struggled to be seen as her own talent – she is a gifted artist in her own right – her own woman aside from the fact she was once married to John.
Public opinion of both Cynthia and Julian is indeed more than a little off-kilter at times, [John was a man, not a demi-god] though I can see the tide slowly turning, thankfully, they are finally telling their side of the story.

Mars in exaltation is a fantastic placement, which doesn’t know how to give up, it simply isn’t in their vocabulary.  Along with very strong earth placements, Cynthia was (and remains) rock steady for her son, in the stead of his less predictable father.

Jupiter in Aries trine Moon Pluto conjunction bestows beneficial influences of faith, hope, generosity, a happy-go-lucky outlook on a life full of struggle (Pluto) both with women and in the public eye (Moon).  Mercury trine Saturn allows for a serious, yet clever mind that perceives safe paths through the minefield towards peace, reconciliation.

Earth trines are above all, practical, skillful.
They ANALYZE, USE what they HAVE to achieve brilliant success.

Deep bow to you Cynthia
You are an amazing woman !
Love, Gneiss
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iron fist, velvet glove

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Silver Surfer is one of the most conflicted, tormented superheroes in the Marvel Universe.  Raised in a utopian society, he grew disillusioned, he craved adventure, challenge and struggle.  When the evil planet-eating Galactus threatened his home, SS saved his planet from destruction by making a deal and becoming his herald.  Silver Surfer became the harbinger of doom for other worlds…until the kindness of a woman led him to defect in order to save earth.

Mars in Libra has a hard time of it.
Outgoing Mars expressions naturally fire on all pistons ALL for ONE.
Libra instead, maintains a pause to consider OTHERS before moving. The scales of balance get quite a workout with this placement – instincts aware of partnership where the rubber meets the road.  Venus attracts, Mars repels – the volley of juggling energies can become frustrating, though ultimately stronger when harnessed to work together. 

Throwing kit and caboodle headlong into diplomacy is the best way to work this Mars.   Justice becomes Just US, opening options and maintaining open lines of communication is key.
The hand of Libra smooths and soothes the sharp edge of the blade, she is the iron fist in the velvet glove. Choices considered, should be – Mars does not wait; Libra will make him do so, like it or not, in order to make the best reasoned descision. 

Hard truths cut both ways.
::: Stannis Baratheon, Game of Thrones :::

Bombing for peace is like screwing for virginity.
::: Vietnam protest slogan attributed to Emma S. Riches :::

Meeting above us are Libra Mars square Capricorn Venus in retrograde.
Work, bonds, time, structures, bodies, bones, love, money, goals and conservation are getting the once, twice, triple-time over.   Reinvention, reinvigoration, in some cases resignation will apply to this Venus transit.  Time to lay it to rest, deader than a hammer, the beaten dead horse…?
Only you know – this square is about what’s going on inside.

Mars square Venus adds up to applying force to find personal balance, peace of mind and co-operation with the part of ourselves that needs to MAKE THNGS HAPPEN.
NOW
It signals developing self-confidence, reliance and keeping one’s own counsel – as well as cultivating a sense of when to bust out of the gate – socialize and mingle.  The attractive, magnetic qualities of Venus light a fuse under drives and desires – we work hard to create our personal best in all realms.

We are sparks kindling magic wands of fire in our own heads under this aspect.
Fireworks in a bright shiny package, bigger on the inside, flying headlong into creating and fighting for what we love.

Full Moon Jan 15 at 25 Cancer – interp here

peace
GMA

hooks up like tesseract

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Mercury loves Aquarius, is exalted here in the sign of electricity and shifts of perception.
Mind matters are lean, keen – deftly mainlining intel from the grid of consciousness linking all life worldwide. 

The trickster planet is warp speed x gigawatt while travelling this house, savvy and streamlined, ferreting out like minds and kindred spirits – snap !  Connections are precise, on point = knowing, instantly.

Linking like ideas, humans and projects fire up like sparks of brain synaptics – this Mercury hooks up like tesseract.  Wit and wisdom of Mercury comes alive in Aquarius, cogitations are eccentric, progressive – wordsmiths proliferate in this placement.

Brain games appeal a la innovation of mind. Mercury hears its own heartbeat (drum) very loudly in Aquarius, responds to it alone, breaking from the herd.  Aquarius Mercury flies the torch of change into the future – KNOW it then grow it. 
Lightning strikes – perceptions shift, earthkind evolves.

peace
GMA

whatever suits the sitch

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shia-labeouf-transformers_1307732135The work of Shia LaBeouf is really not on my radar…that is until recently. 

It is all over the internet he is plagiarizing material right and left – interviews peppered with bizarre performance art/social commentary glee.  Here’s the gist: LaBeouf has been served a cease and desist from comic creator Daniel Clowes whose material was allegedly lifted “word for word” for a short film Shia claims to have written himself.

Today’s update here, links galore – knock yourself out. 
Now the astro, click on his name above for the astro deets.

Fourth house Gemini Sun, Leo Moon in six, Aquarius rising on 29th (last) degree.  Uranus Rx (ruler) in Sagittarius 10 opposite Sun exact – both square Jupiter in Pisces 1, making it focal planet of the T-square, one degree off exact.  Uranus in 10th signals a need for variety, changeable career, often large-scale career genius – but, poorly aspected to the planet ruling the house it sits in, can indicate a fall from grace.  

Mercury rules plagiarism; Mars, Neptune rule theft. 

Note: Oppositions expressed hi qi are co-operation; low qi are projection. 

Fifth house (creative house, Sun rules which is in poor aspect) Cancer Mercury opposite Neptune.  Cancer Venus conjunct (out of sign) Leo Moon both opposite Mars Rx in Capricorn.  Venus and Neptune are the lower and higher octaves of artistic expression, respectively. 

Transits, here is the interesting bit: natal Mars Rx in Capricorn parked at 23 degrees, and you guessed it – Sun Capricorn 20 conjunct Venus retrograde 21.  BAM.
Not to mention transit Pluto (struggle) in Capricorn is opposite natal Mercury within a degree; North Node of Destiny bang on natal Pluto in 8.

Venus Rx in Cap: Re-thinking the work, or perhaps the lack thereof. 
Whatever suits the sitch. 
We are all doing the same Venus transit, he is just doing it in spades.

Also of note is the incoming Full Moon at 25 degrees Cancer.  It first shines on his Cancer Mercury, then grows full on his natal Venus in the creative 5th house at 24 degrees opposite natal Mars. 
If you didn’t read the link above, I’ll save you some time.  He is reportedly retiring from public life. That would be Capricorn/Cancer axis indeed.

GMA

brakes & breaks

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Flashpoint insights for all
Left card leading up to Full Moon in Cancer – full moon interp here
Right card – energies culminating
Spirit card aka crux of sitch below

1 She’s horned -balance sought between Aries Uranus and heavy Capricorn energy. Capricorn Venus Rx 22 nearly on Sun 19, Pluto 11 – Mercury ready to blaze out into Aquarius in 4 days.
Thoughts are heavy, balance is key.
Saturn rules brakes; Venus, balance.

Disks represented [that ironically keep the eyes closed after death] are the Sun looking out and Moon looking in.  Capricorn/Saturn is the veil of flesh that contains us separated from others, individuals unto ourselves.  Coin Athena (Sun) is wise, looking out; Coin Moon, Janus (god of doorways) looks into the great subconscious pit, the cave within.  Odin is also represented – the shaman, the oracle bringer hanging upside down from the world tree to obtain enlightenment – seeing both worlds, he gained insight, created Runes, lost an eye.

Balance of payment – very 2 pents as we grow towards full moon.
Check what house Cancer lands in for you – insights forthcoming !

Also consider a breakdown is likely before a breakthrough, via Saturn/Pluto/Uranus.
Trust the process – this is not a singular event, rather a series of growth events.
Capricorn gives us pause, we brake, slow to work “it” out.
Just keep swimming, climbing…

2 Ravens, Huginn and Muninn were the eyes of Odin – they would fly into the world and return with news – their names mean thought, memory.  Memory is Moon, Full Cancer Moon especially so, the house of the womb and the tomb.  Family tree with roots that go deep into the earth, the past – branches that climb high into the future sky.
aka: Capricorn Cancer axis.  Sword queen is deftly communicating, thinking in all realms – (over thinking, perhaps) –  she is the tough loner with a curious mind, brilliant wit & sharp tongue to match.

This lunation is a thinking, feeling, value shifting culling moon.

Full Moon will see Cancer Moon opposite Capricorn Sun – what have/are we accomplishing in our part of history ?  What is our puzzle piece and where do we fit in ? We are thinking it over – feeling it over as well – our slow return to balance.

Full moon reveals.

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Spirit card
Thoughts and feelings we project into the world are our sailing ships…being calm, supportive of ourselves and others will bring the highest return for all of us.
A message of love from someone who has your back.

peace
GMA

dancing with the universes

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Question/intent: working the hidden energies behind the Mercury, Sun conjunct Venus Rx aspect; greatest insight for highest good.

Abundance: focus on the materials at hand, make a checklist of things to do in order of importance

Venus Rx conjunct Mercury, later Sun in Capricorn.
Capricorn is the sign of work, career, status, climbing to success.
Venus Rx revises past work mistakes, picks and chooses best ways to streamline work efficiency.
With Mercury, expect perceptual shifts re: love, relationships, money, peace of mind.
Anything and everything valued is being sorted, categorized, streamlined.
Working hard is good, working smart is better.

Spirit card: Task indicates slow, steady growth, but is a lower number – at this time we pause to reflect, reconsider how we have accomplished goals, redirect course & energies if need be.

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Pole Star
Universe as felt on Earth micro/macro – higher powers, hope for the future, fate and destiny at play.  Let love rule.

Pisces Neptune trines North Node in Scorpio – healing, mystics, myth, magic, prophecy, the fated – are all at play (water to water aka; emotions) stirring deep pools of the subconscious.

Cards pulled in my post last eve indicated healing the inner child – in fact, Neptune trine North Node of Destiny (and today’s cards) signal we are healing far more, far deeper past life issues.
The Pole Star delivers hope, the dawn of a new era, higher consciousness and vision into distant planes, dimensions.

Neptune and North Node will lead us to our destiny.
Just go with the universal  f  l  o  w .  .  .

peace
GMA