Robin's Zodiac Zone October 21st-26th, 2018: Taurus Full Moon

Yoga for the Lunar Cycle falls on Full Moon this month. Join us at The Sunshine Factory South Portland. You can sign up in advance on the website or come in about 10 minutes early to sign in that evening. The studio is downstairs in the Castle at Brick Hill South Portland. It's a very inviting space where acupuncture and cupping are also offered. Lunar salutations and a practice customized in every way to this Full Moon. Wednesday night 6-7:30 pm. $20

More about this Full Moon at robinivy.blogspot.com

Sunday: Pisces Moon in harmony with Mercury, Pluto, and Jupiter. Enjoy the people you love and creative inspiration. It's an outdoor vibe too with earth and water playing prominent roles. Today's color is Green.

Monday: Full Moon is midday Wednesday in Taurus. Aries Moon gets the weekdays started at 2:58 am EDT through part of Wednesday morning. Full Moon bearing over us may feel like even more today due to a Saturn square. Pressure is a common effect. Mercury and Pluto align in two signs that harbor feelings and secrets or sometime avoid fessing up. Yet, the alignment may bring secrets or info out into the open. Today's color is Black.

Tuesday: Warmup to Full Moon. Completion and closure time is here. The Moon remains in Aries today, but events of the Full Moon have the longevity that Taurus bestows. The Sun opposes Uranus in Taurus. You'll notice some radical changes and announcements during this Full Moon. Mars and Pluto are active today so there's unrest.  The Sun moves to Scorpio at 7:22 am EDT, joining 3 planets in the sign of sexuality. Taurus is opposite Scorpio and is the sign of sensuality. Sexual, reproductive, and fidelity issues will be common during this Moon. Void Moon 2:18 pm to 10:33 am EDT on  Wednesday. Undeniable is a good word for this Full Moon. Notice how it's shaping events of today. Wear Orange.

Wednesday: Until 10:33 am EDT the Moon is void of course. With Full Moon and the deadlines and decisions this often brings, the early hours are a time to not be pressured. Wait until you feel clear or at least buy a bit of time until Taurus Moon 10:33 am EDT. The Full Moon is 12:45 pm EDT, opposite Venus as well as the Sun in Scorpio, and notably meeting Uranus for wild, less than predictable outcomes. Saturn and Venus are also major planetary players today and relate to relationship based and serious life decisions and events. Financial and organizational changes are also implied as these planets line up in Scorpio and Capricorn. This Full Moon is powerful, weighty, and meaningful in terms of long term impacts. Wear Gold.

Thursday: Taurus Moon, still offering Full Moon effects and news. Closure is common when the Moon is Full. One thing gives way for another or creates some space for what's to come. Neptune and Pluto in harmony with the Moon while Mars offers a stubborn square. Letting go or leaving a group may not be easy. Today's color is Light Blue.

Friday: The Sun meets Venus retrograde. Friends and lovers reconnect or approach each other, getting back in contact. We may dig into old clothing and give it new life. Repurpose something beautiful or interesting. Taurus Moon is opposite Jupiter and Mercury for powerful compromises and long lasting decisions. Void Moon in Taurus 10:49 am to 3:41 pm  EDT. Gemini Moon starts the weekend with a social, outgoing night. Today's color is Blue.

Saturday: Gemini Moon squares Neptune. Reliability is questionable with these mutable signs. It won't be easy to secure a promise or make a fixed plan. Sun sextile Saturn is harmonious for business agreements and transactions. Today's color is Black.

Robin's Zodiac Zone October 14th-20th, 2018

Sunday: Void Moon until 3:17 pm EDT, in Sagittarius. It may be fun though not very grounded or reliable. The Moon moves to Capricorn and aligns with Uranus in Taurus. A project, plan or task may quickly need tending and problem solving late day or at night. The Moon and Saturn meet at 10:40 pm EDT. Today's color is Green.

Monday: Capricorn Moon and some easygoing aspect with Mercury, Venus and Neptune. A disagreement or conflict may dissolve or be resolved. It'll be easier to see the best in people and situations as Venus and Mercury meet in Scorpio. See what's beneath the surface and feel a strong connection.  Promises will be made. Remember Venus is retrograde, and maybe keep it light and flexible. Today's color is Blue.

Tuesday: The Moon is halfway to full, waxing in Capricorn, meeting Pluto, in harmony with Jupiter and square to the Sun. The square is the challenge and it's a crossroads for progressing and moving forward with projects such as building or agreements such as binding contracts. Do those things before 5:49 pm EDT when void time starts. Void Moon is like a waiting period or a floating feeling. If you initiate then, the chance of fruition diminishes. Today's color is Black.

Wednesday: Aquarius Moon from 3:36 am. Two squares today mean stubbornness. It'll be a challenge to get people to yield and compromise. Expect to give forth effort with people and with rapid changes that require adjustments. Today's color is Turquoise.

Thursday: Aquarius Moon meets Mars activating around many things, especially projects and missions where people need to work together with common vision and goal. Mercury squares the Moon indicating some contrasting ideals and strong wills. A continuation of yesterday. Be open to others' ideas. Today's color is Red.

Friday: Void of course Moon 8:27 am to 4:20 pm EDT. This is a good personal or mental health day. If you must work, do the routine tasks rather than detail oriented or new business. Mercury is very active today for both collaborations that need some brainstorming or fresh ideas and also for creative and imaginative writing, performing or inventing. Pisces Moon follows and take us into the weekend. Today's color is Light Blue.

Saturday: Pisces Moon with harmonious aspects for serious, intentional actions (yes even with a Pisces Moon!), reconnecting in relationships and friendships, and metaphysical activities. Pull a few tarot cards and see what your intuitive self has to say. Today's color is Pink.

Saturday I'm at Riverbend Yoga in Yarmouth for a Restorative Yoga teacher training. There's still space and anyone interested in 6 hours of restorative yoga and learning is welcome to attend. www.Riverbendyogastudio.com to sign up by Thursday the 18th.

Robin's Zodiac Zone October 7th-13th, 2018: Libra New Moon

Monday night: New Moon
Tuesday night: Mercury moves to Scorpio

Here's the rest!

Sunday: Rest your mind on this day before New Moon. If you must do some planning, avoid going over and over the same information. Let your intuition speak. Virgo Moon void of course 10:03 am to 9:10 pm EDT then Moon to Libra. Physical work and exercise is favored over mental tasks until at least Libra Moon time. Today's color is Lavender.

Monday: New Moon arrives at the tail end of the night 11:47 pm EDT. Before then, take rest, pause or do what feels most intuitive and grounding. Decisions are best made or announced after today. Libra Moon in harmony with Mars for groups on a mission and collaborations with common vision. Today's color is White.

Tuesday: Libra Moon void of course 4:50 am all the way until Wednesday at 12:09 am EDT. This might be a reason to wait something out for one day or more. Sit with feelings of indecision or with new information you may act on soon. Mercury moves into Scorpio at 8:40 pm EDT. Today's color is Pink.

Wednesday: Scorpio Moon time begins at 12:09 am EDT. It's a very Scorpio sort of day with Mercury and Venus both meeting the Moon. Mercury opposes Uranus in Taurus. There's likely some surprising changes and developments today. All has long term impact as these signs are fixed. Take matters seriously and consider them from all angles before you make your move or give the final word. Today's color is Red.

Thursday: Scorpio Moon void of course 7:12 pm to Friday 5:53 am EDT. Before the void hours, long term decisions happen with blessings of Neptune in Pisces, Pluto in Capricorn and Jupiter in Scorpio. You might feel like today is 'good timing'. Make sure you're in for the long haul, whatever you act on. Today's color is Indigo Blue.

Friday: Sagittarius Moon time starts 5:53 am EDT.  Sun square Pluto in cardinal signs. Mercury aligns with Saturn, also in a cardinal sign. Cardinals are the initiators and aim for progress. It looks like a day to work through agreements and try to get past blocks in the road. How gracefully can this be done? There may very well be some conflicts along the way. Today's color is Purple.

Saturday: Sagittarius Moon. Weekend adventures and connecting with new people or friends is favored as the Sun and Moon align in a friendly way. Void Moon is 8:58 pm to 3:17 pm EDT on Sunday, so it's another long one. Today's color is Light Blue.

Restorative Yoga with Reiki by Addie Powers Johnson November 17th 2-4 pm ( a Saturday) at Scarborough Yoga 433 US Rte 1. Advance sign up only, No walk ins. Maximum 15 people. This may fill quickly. Sign up at www.scarboroughmaineyoga.com at the workshops link, or in the studio.

Robin's Zodiac Zone Astrology September 30th-October 6th, 2018

The Moon wanes. Maybe there's some sense of relief or unwinding. There may also be preparations for changes after October 8th's New Moon. Build some rest and self care into your week. I'm at Greener Postures for Yin yoga classes, down on the floor stretching with meditative atmosphere and thoughts and suggestions for being more at ease in your body and mind both. Those classes are Sunday 5:30-6:45 pm and Thursday 5:30-6:45 pm every week in South Portland GP studio.

Also, I'm one of four teachers leading a donation based benefit class there Friday, the 5th, coming right up. Here's a link to my blog with more info on that and a set of songs even if you live far away and wouldn't make a class.

As we move from one month to the next, here's your daily forecast with the Moon in mind.

Robin

Sunday: Pluto direct in Capricorn. Those of you with Pluto in a prominent place in your own chart or having a Pluto transit may be most interested in knowing that. If you have been engaged in a deep and sometimes scary internal process, Pluto direct may be a turning point. This is Scorpio's planet. The influence may be below your daily consciousness, in the recesses of the emotional mind.
Gemini Moon void of course 11:38 am EDT on. Ideally take it easy today. A Sunday drive might be nice! Today's color is Light Blue.

Monday: Void Moon until 2 pm EDT. Adjust for your time zone. This could make the morning really easy going or it could add to confusion, adjusting or forgetfulness depending on your schedule. It's best to have nothing of great importance planned. At 2 EDT the Moon shifts to Cancer. Harmony with Uranus and opposition to Saturn indicates a LOT going on today, particularly with family, home, property and investments. Today's color is White.

Tuesday: 4th quarter Moon. Wind down if you can. Take care of your body and any symptoms under Cancer Moon. I personally find this Moon time a vulnerable one for having a cold or needing extra rest. See how you feel and follow suit. Pluto and Mercury are the most active planets today and so communication and the things we push to the back of our minds and hide from are exactly what needs to be aired out, dealt with, reconciled or acknowledged. Take a deep breath and let something go in favor of healing or intimacy. Notice what your blocks or triggers are and see if there's a way to move through them peacefully. Today's color is Black.

Wednesday: Another long void of course Moon is  from 4:33 am to 5:12 pm EDT. If you have something to look forward to in the evening, the Leo Moon shines well for that. Stubborn-ness or perhaps it's more like persistence characterizes the later hours too. Know when to say when though. Go easy with criticism and self talk today. Make some space for resting or taking care of things at home, or both. Today's color is Purple.

Thursday: Leo Moon opposite Mars, ingenious and inventive in Aquarius. Sun and Moon in harmony in air signs. Work together on something that'll wow 'em. Let stubbornness go in favor of the kinds of compromises needed to make it all happen! Today's color is Orange.

Friday: Leo Moon void from 7:34 am to 7:19 pm EDT. If you've felt challenged in getting things done, committed to, or to focus, these void Moon hours may be a reason. Be gentle with yourself. It'll all be accomplished, perhaps after Monday is best anyway. Today is about connecting with others, socially or in meetings where flexible plans may be made. Venus retrograde begins. Some say it's not the best time to start dating and some relationship matters may need revisiting in the next few weeks. Virgo Moon 7:19 pm in harmony with Uranus. This is physical energy. Listen to your body. Today's color is Brown.

Saturday: Virgo Moon in the balsamic phase. It's dark Moon time where the Moon is a thin sliver if visible at all. Prepare and plan. Allow for flexibility in all that happens this weekend as well as in future oriented plans. Today's color is Navy Blue.

The next Yoga for the Lunar Cycle is 4th Wednesday, October 24th at 6 pm.
Please join us at The Sunshine Factory for a Taurus Full Moon class with yoga, meditation, and some dialogue about the month's aspects. Sign up is on at The Sunshine Factory Maine, located at Brick Hill Castle in South Portland, Maine.

Robin's Zodiac Zone Astrology September 22nd to 28th, 2018

Note that this is one week ahead and scroll down for the week of September 15th.

Wednesday I'll host Yoga for the Lunar Cycle, the first of an autumn monthly series on 4th Wednesdays at 6 pm at The Sunshine Factory South Portland, Maine. Come to all 3 and feel the rhythm of your own lunar cycles. I'll offer some tips and insights to help you chart your course and journey of self inquiry. Sign up at The Sunshine Factory Maine.

Sunday: Pisces Moon near Full and meeting Neptune. Yes that means overflowing emotions and everything water related is up for high tide. Mercury square to Saturn and trine to Mars is pushing for agreements, decisions, and action on any sort of pending matter. As is the Full Moon which brings completions and the time to choose a path or response to what life is offering. Full Moon is in Aries Monday at 10:52 pm EDT. Today's color is Light Blue.

Monday: Void Moon time 1:26 am to 7:04 pm EDT. Those could be long hours of contemplation, what if scenarios, indecision under pressure or taking time to finish important natters. Some will not want to face the day and hide out. Some things will go easy, so ask for what you need. Jupiter made the final aspect to Pisces Moon and Jupiter is expansive and beneficial as long as it's not over the top, overboard, and excessive (cause then it's just too much to be good for you). The Sun and Moon oppose always at Full Moon, tonight that's 10:52 pm EDT, in Aries which instigates and facilitates active engagement, rebirth, and movement in a direction. Shortly after midnight EDT, the Aries Moon squares Saturn, so do Own your actions and decisions.  Today's color is White.

Tuesday: Aries Moon, still in the Full zone, opposing Mercury which makes contrasting opinions and methods clear and obvious. We may need to work on compromises or consensus. The Sun and Moon both square Saturn, lending a serious tone to all matters. We mustn't take things, such as promises, lightly. Examine and feel your motivations and intentions, seeking pureness of heart.  Today's color is Red.

Wednesday: Aries Moon void of course from a 6 am EDT square to Pluto. The Pluto square indicates the depth and meaning behind actions, decisions, and events of this Full Moon time. Slow down a bit and process. It's a whole day of void Moon and we should not rush or allow ourselves to be pressured. Step back and feel. Squares challenge us to grow and evolve and not take the easy way out. We've had a number of significant squares during this Full Moon, mostly involving the cardinal signs which initiate, refresh, and move things forward. Today's color is Black.

Thursday: Taurus Moon time begins at 3:16 am EDT and the Moon meets Uranus at 6:11 am EDT. Ruler of Aquarius, this planet relates to rebellion, original ideas and destroying to recreate. The Moon also squares dynamic and forceful Mars. The Sun in airy, cardinal Libra aligns with Mars too. That may help us with backup, support, and aligning with others who share our vision. We'll need it since there's some fierce fixed energies and it may be hard to change minds. Stubbornness or persistence, passionate or obstinate, what's decided today has long term implication and impact. Today's color is Gold.

Friday: Taurus Moon aligns with Neptune, Pluto and Jupiter and is then void from 6:36 pm on.  Tend to the autumn yard work and other repairs. Spend time doing satisfying, hands on projects. Creative and romantic vibes. Today's color is Pink.

Saturday: Taurus to Gemini Moon at 9:26 am EDT. Mars and the Sun are in harmony with the Moon for a social and team oriented day. Wear Yellow.

Robin's Zodiac Zone Astrology September 16th-22nd, 2018: Autumn Begins

I'll be at Love YogaFest in Falmouth, Massachusetts Sunday, the 23rd for Full Moon & Autumnal Equinox Yoga! There are still spaces in many workshops. Join us for a weekend by the sea!
www.loveyogafest.com

Sunday: At 7:15 pm EDT the Moon is void of course. Sagittarius Moon for spontaneity and also for studies which may take priority. This is the sign of higher learning, square to Mercury and the Sun in Virgo as well as Neptune in Pisces. Be responsible or procrastinate and enjoy some fun. Today's color is Yellow.

Monday: Void Moon ends at 7:07 am EDT and the Moon shifts to Capricorn. The early hours, once again, may find us forgetful or a bit disoriented by the start of a business/school week. Capricorn Moon though, pulls us to projects and whatever needs to be done, especially with the Moon meeting Saturn. Own up to your actions and duties. Today's color is Green.

Tuesday: Capricorn Moon. Mars square to Uranus in Aquarius/Taurus can be rocky and feel unstable. Tend to the earth and your own grounding. Some situations will feel unyielding. Others may seem to fall apart at the seams. Brown is today's color.

Wednesday: Capricorn to Aquarius Moon, void 1:10 to 7:52 pm EDT. Hours before or after that time period are more reliable.  The Aquarius Moon squares Uranus. This is our new monthly cycle and reoccurrence. It's shaky ground and reminds me of natural occurrences like earthquakes or high winds that pull on tree roots. Despite the Uranus activity, the Moon aligns with both the Sun and Mercury in Virgo before moving to Aquarius at 7:52 pm EDT. Aquarius Moon favors working on your plans and visions. Today's color is Silver.

Thursday: Aquarius Moon meets Mars with an ingenious and dynamic effect. The Virgo Sun, so different in an earth sign, meets Mercury for analyzing and solving problems and for networking to get help with personal tasks or to hire or be hired for work. Today's color is Blue.

Friday: Void Moon 1:13 pm EDT until Saturday at 8:27 am. This is the last full day of summer season. Mercury jumps into Libra first at 11;59 pm EDT. The Full Moon is warming up and may be felt now. The Moon squares Jupiter and leads to persistence and intensity. Taking the afternoon off will be a stress reliever. Actions taken during Void Moons often don't lead to much anyway. Today's color is Turquoise.

Saturday: Moon to Pisces 8:27 am EDT. The Moon is in harmony with Uranus and Saturn. Connect to big ideas and follow through on plans. The Moon is nearly Full, leading toward Monday night's Full Moon. The Autumnal Equinox begins Libra season and fall truly begins at 9:54 pm EDT. Today's color is Green.

Wednesday the 26th, coming right up, is Yoga for the Lunar Cycle at The Sunshine Factory South Portland, Maine 6 pm. Sign up for 3 months of 4th Wednesdays and chart or feel your rhythms through the lunar cycles of this season. thesunshinefactorymaine.com 

Robin's Zodiac Zone September 9th-15th, 2018: New Moon in Virgo

Sunday: New Moon in Virgo 2:01 pm EDT. Venus shifts to Scorpio. This is a good time for plans, launches, new construction, changes in routine and willingness to change your mind, to help others, and to improve your health habits. Take care of your body and your physical space. Today's color is White.

Monday: Mars moves to Aquarius 8:56 pm EDT. Mars in Aquarius and Venus in Scorpio have very different takes on relationship. Venus holds on tightly in Scorpio, inducing passion but also possessiveness, sexual chemistry yet also obsessiveness. Mars in Aquarius is physically more detached and interested in connection of the minds. Both are fixed. In dating, love, or getting to know each other, maybe take it down a notch especially if you think the 'other' is much more or much less interested than you are. Virgo to Libra Moon 11:20 am EDT. Justice is a theme for the next 24-36 hours. Today's color is Blue.

Tuesday: Libra Moon focus is fairness and equal give and take. Be fair with your self as well and avoid negative self talk. The Sun aligns with Jupiter and Pluto for growth and positive developments. It's also a good day to get organized or to take a next step forward and conquer a fear. Void Moon 6:58 pm EDT. Social or do some reading tonight. Today's color is Black.

Wednesday: Scorpio Moon time begins at 2:15 pm EDT and prior to that the Moon is void of course. Keep those hours simple and be extra organized and on time. This looks like an interesting and mixed day. Venus is the most engaged planet, opposing Uranus in Taurus, meeting the Moon, and aligning with Saturn. Relationship goings on will be intense and obvious whether it's new love, making important life decisions together or having difficulties and changing status. Today's color is Maroon.

Thursday: Scorpio Moon. Mercury is actively in harmony with the Moon and opposite to Neptune. Keep communication clear, ask questions and seek what's true and real. Repercussions and vibes of last Friday's Sun/Neptune opposition are in the air so today may be a continuation of what you were wondering or questioning then. Today's color is Indigo.

Friday: From 4:54 to 8:45 am EDT the Moon is void of course, then moves to Sagittarius. The early hours could be forgetful or some will sleep late unintentionally.  Sag Moon favors acting on things, being brave or adventurous, and is in harmony with planet Mars, the warrior. Go forward with confidence, yet keep others' feelings in mind. Today's color is Red.

Saturday: Sagittarius Moon for weekend road trips and fun. Mercury and Pluto align in earth signs. Communicate the truth and your feelings, and be honest with yourself and in your dealings with others. This is a favorable time to act on what's been pending. Today's color is Purple.

I have a new tarot deck and as I start my relationship with it, I'll do some very affordable readings. 3 card readings $27. You'll receive the reading and a photo of the cards by email. It's perfect timing with Sunday's New Moon!

To book and to pay with paypal, use robinivy88@gmail.com address. If you want to send a check instead, email me for info. 
I'm so pleased to offer readings with a deck from an artists who prints in small batches and ships them herself. The cards are black and white and edged in silver with very non traditional tarot interpretation by the artist. It's exciting to dive into this new deck 23 years into reading professionally. 23 years! (some of you in Portland will remember Light of the Moon. Well that is where I began, on Saturdays reading in that little curtained back room.) 

Peace & happiness to you today! Robin