Venus in Aries, Mercury to Pisces Astrology for February 26th-March 4th, 2023

Sunday, February 26th ~Taurus to Gemini Moon at 10:48 am ET. First the Moon squares Saturn in Aquarius and may invoke stubbornness or crankiness. Pluto encourages inner wisdom and some self control, in a trine to the Moon. Void Moon from then, 9:42 am ET to 10:48 am and then the shift to Gemini mode occurs. There are no major angles with the Moon today, and planning, brainstorming ideas, studying and writing and anything else you need to put your mind to is favored. We might come out of our shells and want to socialize or even talk on the phone. Exchange ideas, open to possibilities. The Moon is growing in light this week. Wear Yellow.

Monday ~ Gemini Moon in harmony with Jupiter, Venus and eventually meeting Mars. These aspects tend to bring ease and favor new endeavors and relationships as well as renewal. The brain might be firing fast today, pursuing ideas of interest with excitement. The Moon has one square too, to the Sun in Pisces. There could be tension and contrast between what we think and how we actually feel. Either way, the tendency s to go forward and follow up, take something to the next phase or level. Wear Orange today.

Tuesday ~ Gemini Moon squares Neptune in Pisces for more of that contrast between the mind and the emotions. The heart may say one thing while logic points to something else. Sit with the contrast knowing there may be bits of truth in both sides. Mercury and Saturn align with the Moon from Aquarius, resulting in agreements to our responsibilities within groups, from family to workplaces and other collaborative relationships. Understand the agreement clearly and know what you're taking on. News and other important messages and communications amp up. Void Moon 8:07 pm to 9:40 pm ET. Cancer Moon draws us to the comfy, familiar places, foods and company tonight, ideally. If you're out of your comfort zone, it may feel extra unwelcome. Wear Light Blue.

Wednesday ~ Cancer Moon is about halfway to Full (Full Moon next Tuesday). In the lunar cycle, it's natural to strive for and seek progress now. Though there are two potentially tense squares, the emphasis today is on Venus and Jupiter's conjunction in Aries, for growth especially related to love and relationship, how to go forward together, and who you feel excited to know and move forward with. Venus and Jupiter together signal more of the good things, more opening of the heart, more wisdom around relationships, and a leap into the flow. Since this conjunction happens overnight tonight, this applies to Thursday and really to the whole week. I think this will override some of the Aries/Cancer tension the squares can bring. The Moon and Sun are in harmony for a focus on compassion, love, forgiveness, and alignment between heart and head. Wear Pink today.

Thursday ~ The Venus/Jupiter conjunction begins this 24 hour cycle at 12:36 am ET. Read Wednesday for the scoop. Mercury and Saturn provide another conjunction to add interest, especially related to contracts, commitments, logical decision making, and taking things seriously that should be treated that way. Keep respect in mind. Speak with respect and honor the wisdom of experience. That could mean not making a second 'mistake' out of obligation or for the wrong reasons. Know your mind and learn from your past or from those who walked before you (such as family or the person who held your job before you...any predecessor). Cancer Moon aligns with Uranus, which indicates something off the beaten track or out of the usual norm. A feeling may surprise you as it wells up. Mercury moves on to Pisces at 5:52 pm ET as if to say ok, my job is done here. Notice if you feel the same personally. Today's color is Blue.

Friday ~ The week has been full of concentrated energy with some conjunctions that intensify the energy of both planets and the sign they're touring. So whether it's relationship focused or professional/educational or whether it's about legal or financial matters, you may feel in the midst of some pretty significant goings on. Today, Cancer Moon opposes Pluto and can bring realizations and focused inner awareness and reflection, especially in the early part of the day. Try not to get down on yourself if you're unsure about something you've said or done. Let the effects roll out before you put any extra pressure on yourself. The morning may be emotional or mood driven. After a short void Moon time, 9:22 am to 10:16 am ET, Leo Moon buoys spirits and lends itslef to more lightness for the rest of the night and day. Work something fun and lighthearted in to your day. Leo rules the spine and the heart, so do some cardio and be good to your back. Tap into resilience. Wear Gold.

Saturday ~ Leo Moon aligns in two trines, with Jupiter and Venus, the ones who met in Aries a few days back. This enhances the feeling and the progress of a growth spurt, initiation to a new level, with loving, abundant, and open hearted vibrations. Leo Moon and Uranus have their monthly square at 5:54 pm ET and aha moments and quick realizations are two of the effects. Notice what you feel and know strongly. If you're acting too fixed and rigid, yield a little to give room for things that can turn out better than you think. Wear Purple. 

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New Moon in Pisces Astrology for February 19th-25th, 2023

Sunday ~ This first day of Pisces cycle is either New Moon night (11:06 pm Pacific time) or the cusp of New Moon at 1 degree of Pisces. Aquarius Moon starts the day, and the Sun moved to Pisces on Saturday. Aquarius Moon features active and dynamic aspects with Mars and Uranus, possibly the two rowdiest planets. The tendency today is out with the old, in with the new, as well as to take action. New Moon may be a more auspicious time to act and initiate. Make plans today, put them in place on Monday, as long as no missed opportunity would occur. Venus and Pluto align as Venus's last action in Pisces. This may feel meditative, compassionate, and self aware. Contemplate what to do with strong feelings and what will yield the desired outcome. The Moon meets Saturn urging long term goals and plans, and is void of course from 9:00 pm to 11:56 pm ET before moving into Pisces. New Moon happens overnight, and Venus is about to shift to Aries with similar timing. Today's color is Pink.

Monday ~ Happy New Moon in Pisces. This is the final cycle of winter season in the northern hemisphere. New Moon is at 2:06 am ET as Moon and Sun meet, and Venus moves to Aries at 2:56 am ET. Many of us will be sleeping as these astrological shifts occur. Notice if you wake up feeling different or if the atmosphere feels different today. There are no planets significantly close to the New Moon today. Float and flow freely, feel your feelings come and go. Do something creative or vacation-like. If possible, put a long term worry aside, at least for a couple of hours. Clear your head, clean the house, perhaps enjoy some leisure time to do nothing. Today's color is White, for New Moon. I also like Red for Venus's move to Aries, as an alternate or companion to your white.

Tuesday ~ Pisces Moon in harmony with Uranus and square to Mars overnight, recalls these planets interacting with Sunday's Aquarius Moon. Is it time to follow up on something from the weekend? Mercury squares Uranus also, so this planet of instigating and recreating is influential today. Uranus acts like Kali, the goddess of destruction and reimagining, so if something has to be scrapped, torn apart, and completely rethought, this is Uranus work. Mercury is the planet of plans, so these two may lead to entire changes of plans, and it's a stubborn process (says the square). More softly, the Pisces Moon meets Neptune and aligns with Pluto for meditation, reflection, self awareness and awareness and sensitivity to others. Calm the mind and take your time. Today's color is Blue. 

Wednesday ~ The Moon moves to Aries at 12:14 am ET after an hour void of course. Aries Moon and Venus meet for exuberance, excitement and new or renewed love. The Moon also meets Jupiter on this upbeat, hopeful and energized day. Jupiter relates to travel, higher education and opportunities. Our outlook on life could be more positive with these planets and the Moon interacting. And acting fast and with enthusiasm is in the forecast for today. Mercury and Mars add fuel to that, as they align in Aquarius/Gemini, the air signs, activating our brains for ideas, plans, and action on both. Wear Red.

Thursday ~ Aries Moon aligns with Mars, Mercury and Saturn between 4:44 am today and 1:06 am Friday.  If action is much needed and has a serious side, today could be that day. Tune into what should be taken care of and cannot be put off longer, safely or sensibly. Do the difficult thing today and seek long term, permanent type solutions. Mercury helps with inventive and visionary plans and ideas. This forecast is the same for Friday. Get something in process or finished. Draw upon courage and act with a sense of commitment. Wear Yellow.

Friday ~ Aries Moon aligns with Saturn and squares Pluto. Maybe  you didn't want this responsibility, but someone has to be in charge. Is that someone, you? At least be self aware and in control of what you can affect, change or make happen. This may sound more like Thursday than Friday, but this week the two days run right into each other. What is the theme of this week, for you? Have you done the important thing whether it's to take care of yourself and your own affairs or whether it's involving others and setting things up for and with them? This is New Moon week and we are called to initiate, act and in some cases, make things right or better. At 3:29 am ET, the tone does change a bit even if we have to wrap things up this morning. The Moon moves into Taurus. Moon and Sun in Pisces connect for increased optimism, drive, confidence, and comfort at 2:02 pm. Wear Green.

Saturday ~ Taurus Moon meets Uranus at 7:25 am ET, potentially offering spark, surprise, and aha moments today. Hours later, at 7:16 pm ET, the Moon and Mercury square, and discussion, debate, and reconsiderations may come up. These two are in fixed signs, so as much as you may want to change someone's mind or plans, it's not likely to be easy. Give someone or something space and time rather than pushing too hard. Today's color is Blue.

This week I'm handing the radio show over to the Mardi Gras committee :) and I'll be back on Tuesday the 28th on www.wmpg.org, 90.9 in southern/central Maine, and the app.

Happy Pisces time to you!

Robin

Aquarius to Pisces, Astrology for February 12th-18th, 2023

Collective animal message from LAMB this week as energy shifts toward Pisces and the New Moon is ahead on Sunday/Monday the 19th/20th depending on time zone.

 Lamb's message is 'leave me be so I can grow in peace'.

Considerations include creating more space and time for yourself, without people interupting and telling you what or how to do ~ letting children have some peace and quiet to create in ~quieting down in every way so you can hear your inner wisdom ~treating yourself as a new soul as if you're just beginning, begin again and see and feel everything like it's the first time

Lamb from the Animal Spirit deck by Kim Krans

Sunday, February 12th ~ Scorpio Moon opposes Uranus. Scorpio Moon puts emphasis on having personal time and priorities, either keeping to oneself or diving into soul work with others. Intimate and meaningful thoughts, words and actions may be challenged or disrupted or even strongly enhance by Uranus opposite the Moon. This adds more intensity and implies a significant emotional shift. Today's color is Maroon.

Monday ~ Scorpio Moon until 8:31 pm ET, with two easygoing trines to Neptune and Venus in Pisces. This adds to feelings of love and passion, magnifies creativity and sense of beauty and harmony. Reorganize for a more inspired environment, create arts or music, and if you're celebrating, prepare for Valentine's Day gifts or dates. Forgiveness and emotional connection are favored. The Moon also has two squares which can be more of a challenge. The Sun and Saturn square the Moon from Aquarius. Both could add fixed qualities like stubbornness or standing your ground. Define what's non negotiable and stick with your convictions. The Sun and Saturn will meet on Thursday which may be the resolution or announcement that follows this. What do you feel very strongly about, even if it's unspoken as of now. Give that some attention. Pluto aligns with the Moon for reflection and meditation at 6:52 pm ET. The Moon enters a short void of course time and moves to Sagittarius at 8:31 pm ET for an outgoing night, for study groups, and for learning and exploring something inspiring including travel plans. Wear Purple.

Tuesday ~ Valentine's Day features Sagittarius Moon, the element of fire, senses of newness and openness to experiences and adventures as well as an open mind. This day feels changeable and out of the ordinary or expected. Mercury aligns with the Moon to help us work together and experiment. Jupiter in Aries encourages open mind and doing things differently. This also makes today good for learning and being in new situations. Mars in Gemini opposes the Moon today for sharing of perspective, ideas and stories. One caveat is to not let discussions eveolve into arguments. Today's color is Orange.

Wednesday ~ Venus meets Neptune in Pisces. This is all about romance, love, forgiveness, and creativity. We give ourselves to these processes with the support of these two planets in water element. Meanwhile, the fire of Sagittarius Moon still burns and we have the reverse of Monday's aspects. The Sun and Saturn align with the Moon while Neptune and Venus are square to the Moon. New information and shifts of this week contribute to a changing atmosphere and changes of heart and mind. Sagittarius Moon is more open and adventurous or experimental and in the moment potentially (than Scorpio Moon was on Monday). It would seem that things are opening up and that could include feelings we thought were fixed and unchanging. Take a broad look at all options. Remain open to possibilities. New Moon is on Monday in the wee hours, if you're seeking ultimate timing and want to wait for Pisces New Moon. Void Moon 8:06 pm ET until 12:00 am. Wear  Light Blue today.

Thursday ~ The Moon shifts to Capricorn at midnight. The Sun meets Saturn and this feels like a pivotal time. The Sun and Saturn urge commitment when in Aquarius. We  may hear of commitments and decisions or announce our own. These will not be spontaneous decisions, but instead are things that were in the works and not yet ready for the world to know. Intentions will be made and make known, too. Capricorn Moon and Jupiter in Aries square each month, and this square feels like traditional and wise versus fresh and open minded. The two may come into conflict or crossroads now. Ideally we find ways to incorporate well earned wisdom without shutting out alternative and new ideas and information. Mix the old and new and embrace the best qualities of both. Wear Green.

Friday ~ Capricorn Moon 'makes the rounds' with energy from Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and Pluto all weighing in. Imagine going to a gathering with 4 friends who have very different personalities and all are having some sort of effect on you. Today might feel like that. There are both introverted and extroverted energies playing out. There's quite a bit of harmony so things may happen spontaneously or fast. Mercury and Jupiter synchronize in Aquarius and Aries for sense of exploring the future, the new, your vision, and the learning that needs to happen before the final outcome. It's a good day to share ideas about changes and what's possible. Void Moon 11:18 pm ET to 12:35 am Saturday. During this short void Moon, be careful with directions and belongings if you're out on the town or coming home from work. Today's color is Turquoise.

Saturday ~ Aquarius Moon time this weekend, beginning at 12:35 am ET. The Moon aligns with Jupiter at 3:51 pm ET, giving a nod to all the new possibilities, ideas and paths opened this week. The Sun's shift to Pisces is at 5:34 pm ET, the same time Mercury and the Moon are in conjunction in Aquarius. With Aquarius and Pisces so influential and dominant today, both the scientific and imaginative parts of us need a voice and some expression. Be realistic without losing sight of dreams. Use  your mind and honor your emotions within that. Take care of your (and others') mental and emotional well being and respect others' minds and emotions. Feel your thoughts instead of just analyzing them. Consider your feelings and emotions rather than only feeling them raw. Use insight and inner vision as one of your guides. Today's color is Blue.

Sunday the 19th at 5:30 pm join us for a NEW MOON session with Tara Rook. This healing circle includes meditation and breath, optional sharing to guide Tara's healing practice, ambient recorded music by Tara, created to heal the heart, rest in aerial hammock or on a mat as Tara offers energy work and light touch. MAGIC BODY is the name of this workshop. Maximum 8 people.

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FULL MOON IN LEO & MERCURY SHIFTS TO AQUARIUS ~ FEBRUARY 5TH-11TH, 2023

Gentle, healing opportunities in February at Leaping Waters on Sundays

February 19th 5:30 - 6:45 pm MAGIC BODY with Tara Rook, in the aerial hammocks or resting on mats

Circle of sharing & tuning inward followed by ENERGY work & ambient original music recorded by Tara as JUST MILK while you rest. Light touch, full of intention. This is our second MAGIC BODY workshop & we had a heartfelt experience as a group back in November so we're doing this again. $39 in advance

February 26th 11:30 am-1:30 pm Transformative Breathwork Journey with Tania Zuckerman, SPIRALDANCE BREATHWORK. Some call this life changing. $40 in advance

YIN & RESTORATIVE YOGA with SOUND BATH 5:30-6:45 with myself and Mario Escamilla $25

My intention is to create opportunities for physical and emotional relief, soul growth and heart healing by gathering around the human experience. I intuitively invite other practitioners with gifts to share. It's been working out really well :)

And if you come to Leaping Waters once, generally you will return again and again. 

Happy IMBOLC, Full Moon, and other side of winter 

<3 

Robin

Sunday, February 5th ~ Full Moon in Leo at 1:29 pm ET. Social occasions and creative collaborations result as the Moon aligns with Mars in Gemini. Often I feel Full Moon is a time for rest and recuperation and there's space for that too, however I also think we'll appreciate being with people, at performances and feeling connected to others. This Full Moon encounters sharp or rough edges as the Moon squares Uranus and we may have to make adjustments we weren't intending. If you're stuck or holding on tightly, resisting change, there's a strong push and need to open things up and become less resistant. The Venus/Mars square just before this Full Moon continues to push us to yield in personal relationships. Venus is in Pisces and Mars is in Gemini, mutable signs that remind us to be more fluid with both thinking and feelings and to let go in order to experience the next level or phase, especially in romantic, loving and partner relationships. Wear White today.

Monday ~ Leo Moon first opposes Saturn, at 9:15 am ET. This may relate to the edgy squares and even bring some closure or terms of agreement. Be willing to participate, listen and sort something out so each party can move forward and on with clear expectations and energy. At 1:26 pm, Mercury and Neptune align for creative expression, art, music, and related business or activities. Take some time to write or draw your feelings or plans. Envision and create from new eyes and a place in the heart.Void Moon 9:15 am to 4:14 pm ET. Get lost in a project or artistic creation including music. Virgo Moon with no planetary engagement tonight. Study and reorganizing are favored. Wear Indigo.

Tuesday ~ A follow up to last week's relationship square comes as the Moon opposes Venus and squares Mars. Sort issues out further and reach the next level of clarity. We don't have to be, nor would we want to be, exactly alike in how we think and relate. Your love language and your partner's could be very different. Can you see what each other need and act from that knowledge and place? Is this a love that's meant to grow or is the romance lacking foundation for a future? We may also experience family or cohabitation relationship changes and disagreements or new agreements. How we feel about one another is in the forefront as we make other decisions and take other actions too, outside of the one on one relationship. Feelings dominate and we may need to proceed very gently and kindly. Uranus forms a trine to the Moon and there can be new realizations and the movement and change may come more quickly now. Venus and Uranus power up together just after midnight on Wednesday, affecting today and tonight in the realm of love, relationship and sense of harmony as we restructure internally. Wear Pink.

Wednesday ~ Venus and Uranus form an often quick acting sextile, in Pisces and Taurus. Mutual attraction, relationship shifts, and maybe love at first sight (?) are some possible manifestations. Also, creative ideas are plentiful and one may rise to the surface strongly. The Virgo Moon also opposes Neptune in Pisces and connects with Mercury in Capricorn. Both aid self expression, ways with words, creative writing, and versatile thinking. Mercury keeps it sensible and helps with anything in the planning, writing or discussion phase. We may feel we've shaken off some of the Full Moon intensity and can relax a bit or have gained useful perspective on an ongoing issue. Wear Blue.

Thursday ~ Void Moon from 1:40 am ET to 3:47 when Libra Moon time begins. The one aspect today is a Moon/Jupiter opposition. Jupiter wants to lead the way, progress, open the mind and invite new experiences, knowledge, travel and culture. The Moon in Libra slows things down a bit, may include indecision, and encourages objective perspective. This can be good as it reduces urgency. Take a broad look at possibilities, weigh out pros, cons and personal feelings. Notice what inspires, excites and magnetizes your interest, and explore without having to decide, yet. In relationships, this opposition could open the way for growing together and experiencing new places or things, breaking up stagnant energy. Wear Orange.

Friday ~ Libra Moon in harmony with Mars and the Sun, boosting the fire center in all of us, helping us feel more motivated, action oriented, and more decisive where decisions are called for. Move from a place of confidence and feel into what's right for you, without overthinking. Release over analyzing in favor of taking an action, even if it's a small step. Then observe the effect of that action and decide whether to take another step or move more fully into something. This could be a business or career decision, a relationship forming or coming to a crossroads, or it could be very personal and individual. The personal is highlighted by Mercury and Pluto meeting today, a time of reevaluating, opening to inner wisdom, and seeking answers within. Tap into your third eye compass. Wear Purple.

Saturday ~ Mercury moves to Aquarius after an extra long cycle in Capricorn (due to the retrograde we had weeks ago). Mercury in Aquarius is scientific, visionary, and friendly. It's a favorable time to join or work with a group, to upgrade technology, and to experiment and explore ideas. Libra Moon aligns with Saturn and is square to Pluto. We may go over things and make sure agreements are what we expected and intend. There's bit of a serious tone, and partners may be making decisions together, deliberately and in goal oriented ways. Match actions with intention. Void Moon 11:41 am to 1:34 pm ET, leading to Scorpio Moon for the rest of the weekend. The Moon and Mercury square tonight. Take it slow and minimize pressure and emotional intensity (which may feel heightened). Wear Black.