The Mars conjunction with Neptune in Pisces releases withheld energy. In the water sign of Pisces, a “yin” sign, the forward thrust of Mars is diffused, reformed and tends to be turned inward. Once passing through the diffusion of Neptune, Mars continues through the Pisces bogs, entering Aries on January 2nd. This transit through the mutable water sign of Pisces brings up old ghosts and prepares for a renewal of direction in the primordial energy of Aries. However, as the Moon transits Neptune and Mars this week, the combination is once more triggered on the 14th of December. The transit over Neptune indicates sorrows and forgiveness while the transit over Mars redirects to a freshening up or brushing up for the future. Mars is the broomstick that releases past “karma”, ridding us of the falseness, illusions and immorality of the past.
Summary of Major Aspects of the Week
Wednesday December 12th – With the Sun and the Moon sextile aspect (60 deg, friendly) and Pluto at the midpoint in Capricorn, displays of power must be limited. Saturn in Capricorn is the dispositor of Pluto in the same sign. Power is limited and circumscribed by political forces (Pluto semi-sextile to the Sun) and organized groups (Moon in Aquarius). Mercury ingress to Sagittarius today, to publish findings and convince others to join in the cause. Jupiter in Sag helps to integrate the conscious (Sun) and published (Mercury) details. The power of the press to unify the population, for example, is one outcome.
Thursday December 13th – The Moon in Pisces today forms a trine aspect (120 deg, flowing) to Venus in Scorpio and then moves on to transit Neptune’s position late in the day. While the Moon-Venus trine aspect could be favorable, the transit over Neptune and then Mars could be problematic, even toxic. Enjoyable as the Venus-Moon trine in water signs may be, it could also be revealing, leading to deeper issues. The Moon also forms a square aspect (90 deg, harsh) to Mercury and Jupiter in Sagittarius.
Friday December 14th – As the Moon transits Mars in Pisces, motivations are uncovered. Ghosts from the past can now be revealed. This could also be a therapeutic influence, as emotions are released, issues aired that lead to a healing. Mars is introverted in the water signs, and as the Moon transits it may be confused. However, we may find a peaceful evening to a confusing day. On the higher level of the Neptune transit, acceptance and surrender to the mood of the day would be a beneficial outcome.
First Quarter Moon
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