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ARIESNEW MOON Cycle in GeminiJune 6 to July 6, 2005There are dark corners that need to be illuminated in this four-week cycle, Aries, which harbour what is hidden, subtle and, therefore, seemingly dangerous. It's not that Aries lacks the courage to face what is dangerous (on the contrary); it's that Aries prefers to see its enemy clearly and battle it directly. It may be hard to determine who or what you are (or should be) fighting, or even if your challenges require battle at all (as opposed to negotiating, scheming or other subtler forms of problem solving). Your instincts, intuition and imagination will be important resources for you now—whatever helps you feel strong, certain, and rooted in the real world, can act as a lifeline to keep you grounded in the face of uncertainty and ambiguity. However, there is still something indistinct and unexpected afoot that can't be captured by direct or conscious means, and it will take a spiritual look into your shadowy depths to find out what it is and how to deal with it. Awareness and communication are your primary ways to work with these energies. |
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ARIESFULL MOON in CapricornJune 22, 2005What began as indistinct ambiguity and uncertainty at the New Moon now becomes a bit more crystallized. Although you can at least deal more directly with your adversaries and obstacles now, your problems are still not magically solved. You may still be experiencing conflicts with others, especially over differences of opinion, meaning, beliefs or morals. There will likely still be a blurred background of unpredictability that makes it difficult to know exactly how to react. Negotiations and strategies can be powerful and intense, but are best worked through by remaining flexible and willing to accept a win-win situation that will be less than ideal for both sides. |
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TAURUSNEW MOON Cycle in GeminiJune 6 to July 6, 2005There is valuable information to be gained by confronting ethical questions about money, possessions and resources, Taurus—especially those that are shared with or provided by others. The vision and dreams that fuel your ambitions and goals could provide answers for how to achieve a balance of power in matters of ownership, control and boundaries. On the other hand, your ideals and goals might only act as an escape from the real issues that need to be addressed. The big questions are: what do you truly believe is possible (or not) in your situation; and do you possess enough faith in your ability to make it work? There is a risk of overcompensating with more confidence and vision than you really have, which will only indulge an insatiable, compulsive hunger. Instead, allow your natural ability, of attracting what you need, to do its job. Take a step back and ask yourself what you really want and need. And if you feel compelled to grab for more, then this is a good time to explore what that means in the greater pattern of your life and inner psychology. |
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TAURUSFULL MOON in CapricornJune 22, 2005
Those questions of ethics, morality and
meaning (that began at the New Moon) have now become a quest for complex
answers in subtle places, which may be hard to bring into clear focus.
Despite the inherent ambiguity in your situation, you must make a concrete
choice about what is right and wrong, according to your greater
understanding of the situation. Although it may be necessary to construct a
system of rules and procedures to guide you, this will probably be anything
but straightforward, as it may seem there are more exceptions to the rule
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GEMININEW MOON Cycle in GeminiJune 6 to July 6, 2005This is an especially powerful four-week cycle for you, Gemini, since it is in your own sign. There is a need to establish a better balance of power between yourself and others. Your sense of vision and ideals could provide spiritual support in this quest, when they're based on true humility and compassion for others (including those who annoy or scare you). Or, you might be tempted to indulge in a kind of moral superiority, in which you try to impose your own beliefs and truths onto others, or become so "blissed out" on your own idealistic vision that you become out of touch with the real dynamics happening in your here-and-now interactions. The real questions become: what do you truly think and believe; and how can you maintain this in the face of intense opinions from other people, without becoming closed-minded or dogmatic? This is an excellent time to explore how you translate raw data into a greater pattern of morality, meaning and understanding. This can help you strengthen your faith in yourself and stay true to what you believe in. |
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GEMINIFULL MOON in CapricornJune 22, 2005What began at the New Moon as an attempt to balance power, opinions and beliefs in your one-on-one interactions, now emerges as a mandate to construct a system of guidelines to help you maintain that. The trick is to create a useful map of the dynamics and necessary boundaries, despite the fact that the territory is so ambiguous, unpredictable and intuitive. Start with what you know and what you have (literally and figuratively). Then look deeper into your need for belonging, personal connection, intuitive perceptions, and the integration of your intellect and feelings. Examine how limitations, expectations and cooperation in these areas affect (and are affected by) your experience of relationships and interactions with others. Awareness and observation of these areas over the next couple of weeks can prove very useful and illuminating, and will help you navigate through the tricky areas. |
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CANCERNEW MOON Cycle in GeminiJune 6 to July 6, 2005Your mission for the next four weeks is to go to the source – spiritually, psychologically, emotionally and perceptually. What makes this tricky is that it may seem like you are taking valuable energy away from work, health and other responsibilities, in order to do that. And yet, by delving into the intangible and silent places, you will gain a deeper understanding of what blocks you in the more worldly areas. For example, you might secretly hold an idealistic belief that when other people or circumstances place demands on you they have your best interests at heart and only mean well. While there may be truth in this, it could also be a convenient rationalisation that allows you to avoid challenging their expectations or asserting your own values and priorities. This begs the question: what is the origin of your beliefs about what (and why) you must contribute to the world? And do your priorities and actions truly reflect your deepest personal beliefs? You will likely find that much of the faith that guides your life originates in the past (e.g., childhood, family values, etc.). There is nothing wrong with that, although if you look deeper you may find that some of that old belief system no longer serves your current interests, and would benefit from being "spring cleaned." Doing so will produce surprising results that can breathe fresh air into an internal place that may not often be opened to scrutiny. |
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CANCERFULL MOON in CapricornJune 22, 2005This is an especially powerful Full Moon for you, Cancer, since it involves your own sign (the Sun is in the initiatory degree of Cancer). It is time to take a stand for your own personal values, needs, priorities and goals. However, this will necessitate some negotiation with others who would prefer that you conform to their expectations; and because of the complex energy happening now, that negotiation is unlikely to be straightforward. You will need to be firm about your own needs and boundaries, and clear in your communication of these, while also remaining flexible and adaptable to the realities of the situation. This can be a tricky balance to achieve, since the dynamics of the situation may seem to interfere with the co-existence of personal boundaries and external obligations. However, the more you wrestle with this dilemma, the more a clear yet complex pattern will emerge that illuminates a path through this minefield. Here's a hint: it will help to take action for your own priorities and put some distance between the past and your own chosen future. |
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LEONEW MOON Cycle in GeminiJune 6 to July 6, 2005For the next four weeks, seeing yourself through the eyes of friends, associates and your community can help you see the "shadow" side of your creativity (artistry, ingenuity, imagination, children, fun, etc.). Is it possible that you are allowing other people's opinions of you to have too great an influence on how you see yourself? Close friends, loved ones, partners and even enemies can be a valuable resource in this process, although there is a chance they might be sugar-coating their feedback a bit in their wish to encourage you or avoid a confrontation. This is not necessarily a bad thing—we all need to believe the best about ourselves, and it can help to see our best potential in the eyes of others. However, a problem can arise if you get caught in an all-or-nothing pendulum swing, seeing yourself reflected through others as all good or all bad—in reality, we all tend to be both and neither. What can break this deadlock is an exploration of your own beliefs about yourself and your situation, independent of others' feedback, and find ways to communicate this. It's possible that others are looking at the same information and facts, but filtering them through their own "stuff," and so their conclusions may say more about them than you. Their feedback (good or bad) can still be instructive, illuminating and inspiring, but you don't have to (and shouldn't) just accept it on face value without looking deeper and making your own decisions. |
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LEOFULL MOON in CapricornJune 22, 2005You may need to go behind the scenes for the next few weeks in order to formulate a concrete plan of action for improvement and problem solving, although it may feel a bit like you're trying to catch water in a sieve. The problem is that the situation may be far more complex and subtle than it seems, and it will take a more sensitive touch to get a grip on the paradoxical dynamics involved. On one hand you need to make concrete changes, plans and contributions. On the other hand, there is so much that must be done quietly, invisibly or intuitively, that it can feel like your brightest talents are being ignored. The truth is that it is precisely in this behind-the-scenes limbo that you will find gifts of inspiration and a sense of belonging to something greater than yourself, which can bless you with a foundation on which to develop your deeper potential. The trick is to keep an unwavering focus on this inner wellspring, while also acknowledging your need for recognition and appreciation from the outer world. |
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VIRGONEW MOON Cycle in GeminiJune 6 to July 6, 2005Goals, ambitions and your roles in the society are in the foreground; and in the background are old ghosts that haunt from the past, which need to be either exorcised or embraced (or, more likely, both). To understand those old ghosts, it will help to examine your highest ideals about perfection, contribution to life (which includes the work you do, paid or not), and health. On one hand, these ideals serve to guide you and provide the high point that you aim for; on the other hand, they may also hold up impossible standards that result in perfectionism and therefore feeling inadequate or lost. It is important to look at both sides of these issues, since the brighter vision can hide the darker one but both have validity. The question is: what do you really believe in that will act as both a reality check and the substance that fuels your dreams? The answer could come through friends, associates, loved ones or community, any of whom might come to your aid and help you stay grounded and moving (unstuck). |
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VIRGOFULL MOON in CapricornJune 22, 2005The help from friends, associates, community, and your chosen family, can now be a resource for networking and sharing creative ideas (creative in the broadest sense of the word: artistry, imagination, innovation, projects, etc.). Although these people are an important source of support, there may be a price to be paid for it that will need to be negotiated. This can bring complications and debate about who "owns" the creative ideas, who has control over the creative process, who gets to define who is and isn't involved, etc. However, it is precisely by wrestling through these issues with your colleagues, friends, associates, and anyone else who is involved, that you can reach a more concrete and realistic foundation for both work and play. In order to achieve this, you may need to rethink some of your ideals that act as a smokescreen for hidden fears, guilt, elitism, perfectionism, etc., which create impossible standards that get in the way of success. |
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LIBRANEW MOON Cycle in GeminiJune 6 to July 6, 2005Spirituality, faith, hope, philosophy and worldview are at the heart of your growth process for the next four weeks, Libra—especially as they relate to your career, goals and direction in life, and your need for support in achieving these things. Your mission is to discover what lives in the "shadows," behind your optimistic outlook and harmonious view of life. It's not that your positive attitude is bad, wrong or false; it's that it's time to clear out your unconscious closets by rooting out old hidden negative beliefs and fears, so that they can be cleaned up and reintegrated back into the whole of you. Start by examining your most cherished beliefs about life and the ideals you hold dear, especially around innocence, fun, play, children, creativity and personal identity. For instance, you may be guided by the idea of having a divine calling or magical support from the Universe; and yet, it is old-fashioned hard work, applied effort and an honest mental focus that will generate the results you seek. So, with this in mind, it begs the question: What are your deepest beliefs about yourself, life, and your relationship to the Universe? What meaning do you (really) draw from the raw information of your life experience? How much do your thoughts, communication and attitudes reflect your deepest personal truth, and how much do they draw from an attempt to beautify and compensate for unconscious fears? Do you truly sing for joy, or are you also "whistling in the dark?" These questions will guide you in your exploration of your deeper spirituality and the goals that result from your aspirations. |
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LIBRAFULL MOON in CapricornJune 22, 2005The focus has now shifted more specifically to career, goals, the roles you play in the eyes of society (e.g., worker, helper, partner, sibling, parent, etc.), as well as your sense of belonging and your past. You may feel the urge to make changes, start new projects, or deepen your commitment in these areas. Your recent exploration of your philosophical and spiritual motives (since the New Moon) will help to prepare you for the choices ahead. With the complex energy happening now, you won't likely find a straightforward solution to the challenges you now face. A philosophical outlook (that uses the self-honest view you have recently cultivated) will definitely help you navigate through the choppy waters. There is still a bit of tension in your relationships, negotiations and strategic planning; this arises out of the need to create peace out of disagreement, while also being authentic in your attitudes, opinions and communication (which may not always be harmonious with your aims). Hang in there with it, and you will start to see a more complex and subtle solution emerge, which is based on flexibility, cooperation and justice, rather than defaulting to a one-size-fits-all approach. |
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SCORPIONEW MOON Cycle in GeminiJune 6 to July 6, 2005Control, power, ownership and territory are the key themes over the next four weeks (hardly unfamiliar to a Scorpio!), especially in the areas of creativity and spiritual ideals. You are able to manifest the practical side of your potential right now, but may not be sure if it truly reflects the deeper/higher truths that connect you to the Universe. You may be falling back to old ideals, principles or beliefs about the way things ought to be, to guide your current choices (for example, your family's values). While this might feel like the safe or familiar choice, it may actually be clouding your ability to deal with your current reality. The inconsistency or ambiguity that results can make you feel like you are losing control of what is essential in your life, and it may be tempting to conclude that you are unsupported by the Universe—which is not true! Your own internal struggle about this surfaces through control issues between your freedom of expression versus the price you must pay for the resources to do that. The deeper question becomes: How can you heal the split between your need for spiritual certainty (in other words, practical ideals that create predictable results) and the reality that faith must ultimately be placed in things you can't directly control? Here are two hints: Take the best of your past ideals that focus on inner growth (which can keep you from getting stuck in the past). And keep doing the practical work anyway (manifesting that practical side of your potential, mentioned above), even if it doesn’t seem at first to resolve your deeper concerns. |
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SCORPIOFULL MOON in CapricornJune 22, 2005After wrestling with issues of control and spiritual support since the New Moon, you are now ready to assimilate your knowledge, share your learning, and put that practical potential to the test. This could take a variety of forms; for example, taking new steps toward a new job, a new project, improving your health, and/or finding new practical ways to express your connection to the Universe. However, this may not be straightforward, since there is still a struggle taking place between values and principles, and between the spiritual and the material. The gentle nurturing and belonging that you seek within the Universe may seem to get lost in the sometimes-harsh realities of life—and yet, all of these experiences have value and co-exist. It is a complex picture of the world that you are seeing, and you are faced with the task of articulating this, making sense out of it, and finding ways to express it in a concrete, logical way. It may not be easy, but it is definitely not impossible, as long as you can accept that the Universe sometimes takes on intricate and mysterious patterns that have their own logic, timing and purpose. It is, in fact, a gift that can be put to practical use, if you use it wisely. |
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SAGITTARIUSNEW MOON Cycle in GeminiJune 6 to July 6, 2005Communication in relationships becomes the focus for the next four weeks, as you are given the opportunity to explore the hidden dynamics between yourself and others. Opinions, ideas, perceptions, and exchange of information can become intense and laced with suspicion and the urge to control. It may be that you experience this from others, or others may feel they are experiencing it from you. Either way, it may be tempting to point an accusing finger at the other person, but there are definitely two sides to this dynamic and everyone involved has a role that they play. In response, it's possible that you try to sugarcoat your words (in an attempt to spare someone's feelings, or to soften the blow of difficult things that need to be said); or you might try to appeal to the highest principles and best side of the other person. The truth is that it is probably necessary to say both the hard things and the best things. It will help to take a close, hard look at what you really believe about your situation and the people involved with you. For instance, do you really believe the other guy is in the wrong, or is that partly a smokescreen to avoid having to look at your contribution to it? There's probably truth in both perspectives, and your mission is to find a balanced path through the jungle that is fair to all concerned. |
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SAGITTARIUSFULL MOON in CapricornJune 22, 2005The power dynamics with others, since the New Moon, are now in clearer focus and you are better able to see the deeper complexities at play. What has emerged is a question about who you are as an individual, as opposed to who you are as a member of groups, like your community, friends, associates and family. You may have the urge to assert your personality more forcefully, in the face of what feels like either group pressure or group excitement. There is a need to ground yourself in some kind of concrete, practical methodology. This could involve organising your finances and resources to strengthen your support foundation, or you might need to get clear about your overall facts and develop a realistic gameplan for the future. Either way, this will help you deal better with the ambiguity and complexity of the interpersonal dynamics still lurking in the background. It can also help you work with the intricate web of give-and-take that underlies the surface events and interactions. One pattern you might notice is that your emotional needs and vulnerability sometimes reflexively try to control your environment—which is only human and natural, as a way to protect yourself. However, it will help to learn a more grounded, structured and caring way to do this. Aim to build boundaries instead of walls, and diplomatic embassies instead of ivory towers. |
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CAPRICORNNEW MOON Cycle in GeminiJune 6 to July 6, 2005The focus over the next four weeks is on your mundane work and routine tasks (e.g., job, volunteer work, or anything you put your effort, time and energy into—paid or not), as well as your health and information that can be used for healing or preventive purposes. However, there is a shadow cast by these activities that requires you to examine your unconscious, hidden or spiritual motives that drive these day-to-day activities. For example, you might be secretly concerned about the philosophical, ethical or spiritual implications of your (or others') activities. The enthusiasm of your words, ideas and communication can support and solidify your connection to others (be that in intimate or working relationships), but you might wonder if you're disempowering your own position by doing so, or having to use more force than you're comfortable with. Your response might be to accentuate the positive about the resources available (e.g., finances, services, future vision, networking, etc.). While this may not be false, there may be a temptation to embellish the facts and make them seem brighter and more perfect than they really are, which could only serve to perpetuate the very issues you're trying to resolve. The bottom line is: how can you keep your goals moving toward your higher vision, without resorting to manipulation, intimidation or rationalisation? The answer has one foot in practical reality and one foot in the realm of faith and possibilities, and you will need to gather a deeper understanding of both in order to move ahead. |
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CAPRICORNFULL MOON in CapricornJune 22, 2005This is an important Full Moon for you, Capricorn, since it is in your sign. The emphasis how now shifted to dealing more specifically with relationships, interaction and how you balance your own energy with that of others. For the next couple of weeks expect a lot of activity involving other people, either through here-and-now situations or old relationship dynamics that haunt you from the past. You are now in a position to identify important information about the undercurrents of power and ethical issues (that you've been wrestling with since the New Moon), by observing up close what happens in your interactions with others. There is also a need to challenge your roots and past motives, in order to bring a better balance to the possibilities available to you. Although you may not be able to resolve the current situation to your satisfaction (yet), you are in a better position to let go of old dynamics and automatic reactions in your relationships. As you let go of the old, something new begins to form, and even though it might seem a bit confused, scattered or conflicted at first, consider these as labour pains in the birth of something new. |
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AQUARIUSNEW MOON Cycle in GeminiJune 6 to July 6, 2005The theme for the next four weeks involves exploring who you are as an individual (your personality, individuality, purpose, identity, etc.) versus who you are in the context of groups (friends, associates, organisations, community, family, etc.). This can occur in here-and-now interactions and events, or what you hope to create in the future, or through past issues in these areas that remain unresolved. For example, you may be feeling a lot of pressure to conform or tow the line within a group or your community, which conflicts with your perception of who you are. Your reaction might be to project your best side out to others in the hope that this will inspire them to see you in that light. The problem is that you wind up coming across as "larger than life" or "too good to be true," which could just serve to put them into a defensive, suspicious position. It could also be an excuse to avoid looking at what you are unconsciously contributing to the dynamic—and make no mistake: there are definitely two sides to this situation. The answer lies in reaching for a broader perspective of who you are—not just your personal identity, or in the eyes of others, or even who you are within your corner of the world, but in terms of your place in the Universe and your life purpose. Expanding your self-awareness beyond both ego and society will help you put both into perspective. |
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AQUARIUSFULL MOON in CapricornJune 22, 2005After your trip to the outer edges of the Universe in search of a new perspective about who you are (at the New Moon), it is time to return to Earth and assimilate your learning into a more concrete form. This may not be easy, since all ideals lose something when they are translated into practical reality. However, the paradox of merging a cohesive structure with intangible inspiration is part of your natural sense of spirituality, and you have an opportunity now to approach this in a new way. Your work (whatever you give your energy to that requires organised effort; paid or not) and your health (the efficient functioning of your body and mind) are among the areas in which you might manifest this new transpersonal perspective. You are called upon to take steps to form an organised strategy and gameplan, which will allow you to manifest, nurture and cultivate that new perspective. Although it might seem like "you can't get there from here," your efforts to do so anyway will generate a healing effect in your sense of self that runs deeper than you realise. |
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PISCESNEW MOON Cycle in GeminiJune 6 to July 6, 2005It is time to delve deeply into your personal and spiritual roots to discover the hidden dynamics that affect your goals, your relationship with authority, and your self-empowerment. There is something about career, authority, expectations and ambition that feels intimidating, oppressive or too intense for you, and this blocks you from achieving your full potential. These areas may become quite active over the next four weeks, allowing you to observe what happens when you face disagreement and must stand up for what you believe. Your way of coping with this might be to "bliss out" and focus only on the positive. Or, you might expand your vision to a panoramic view far beyond your immediate circumstances, allowing you to minimise, trivialise or blur away the problem. While this can sometimes be effective and perhaps even helpful, it can also serve to distract you from seeing the origin and realities of the situation, so you wind up missing valuable information that could help you solve the problem. Try this on for size: Is it possible that you find it easier to believe in what is invisible and unattainable (and therefore beyond proof or reproach)? And are you are suspicious of or intimidated by more worldly faith that requires commitment to a manifest system of beliefs, morals and directives? You will find some of the origins of this lie in your personal past. Examining this will help to clear out some of this old residue that clogs up your natural flow. |
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PISCESFULL MOON in CapricornJune 22, 2005After delving into the deep dynamics about authority and spiritual "shoulds," you have the opportunity now to put your learning into practice, probably involving friends, associates, groups, organisations and community. You may be required to assert your personal needs in these areas, which will work better if you can do this in a new way, using the information you have gathered since the New Moon. This will involve committing yourself to a new focus in how you see yourself and, therefore, how you express and project yourself. Although initially it may be tricky to get it all functioning as a cohesive whole, there is an intricate sub-structure under the surface that is gradually forming itself into a new foundation. The more you have been able to learn about the ways your personal past affects your present potential and success, the more you will be able to work directly with it now, to light a bonfire of inspiration and motivation with the deadwood that is being cleared out. Seek out people who can nurture, support and protect you during this process—who just might be part of those organisations and groups that are providing the proving ground for the New You...or not. Just don't dismiss them out of hand until you know what they have to offer or teach you. |
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The structure you are aiming for is a complex one, but
if you take a panoramic view of your situation, you will find that there is
an underlying cohesive structure that only becomes visible when you change
your focus a little—kind of like that drawing that looks like a young lady
one way and then looks like an old woman another way. Shift your focus to
see the obscure truth within what seems like illusion.