Christmas & New Year Astrology December 26th to January 1st

Floating Yoga Nidra for New Year Intentions with Annette Lemek is January 2nd, 2022 5:30 pm $30

I'll be floating in one of those hammocks! Come into the studio and rest while being guided toward your heart's dream. RSVP to leapingwatersyoga@gmail.com 

My first Floating Full Moon Yoga Nidra is January 16th, also a Sunday at 5:30 pm. Right now there is available space. Full Moon series, attend 4 of 5 January-May dates $100 for the series. RSVP by email or contact form at www.leapingwatersyoga.com

146 Ocean Street South Portland, Maine close to the Casco Bay Bridge

Happy Holidays, everyone! Robin

Sunday~Virgo Moon aligns with Venus and Pluto. The effects are internal, such as processing. Do so with ease, grace, and inner permission to feel. Think soft, reflective, and tending to what matters. Void Moon 3:39 am EST to 11:24 am EST when the Moon moves to Libra. The Libra Moon squares the Sun in Capricorn tonight. These cardinal signs seek ways to make progress. Decisions are pending. Take your time. Mercury aligns with Neptune for creative thinking and for songwriting and other constructive channels of emotion. Wear Light Blue today.

Monday~Libra Moon and Mars join forces. We may feel more decisive, ready to roll into the new, take action, and move on now or soon. The Moon also aligns with Saturn suggesting strong meaning behind actions and commitment to the processes. Resolve legal matters, decide on moves and travels, and overall make fairness a priority. Wear Purple.

Tuesday~Libra Moon square to Venus, Mercury and Pluto, all in Capricorn. One question is, even after making final decisions, how do we get things done? Another question is how do we feel about all of this? Today is a sorting out day, and effort is required. This looks like mental effort, such as figuring out, weighing pros and cons and looking for consensus and compromise. The contrasts may be within, as well as with external forces. Libra Moon aligns with Jupiter for a broader vision and point of view. Open to different alternatives. There's a 5 minute void of course Moon and Scorpio Moon takes over at 4:16 pm EST. Scorpio is committed, loyal, decisive and determined as well as creative and deeply emotional. That's the tone for tonight and tomorrow. Jupiter moves on to Pisces at 11:09 pm EST, after a long tour of Aquarius. Jupiter in Pisces is super psychic along with compassionate and giving. People with Jupiter in Pisces really understand how to take care of others and intuitively create the conditions for both connection and abundance. Today's color is Blue, like a sapphire. Jupiter reflects blue rays and has been photographed with a mysterious blue spot. (don't quote me on this, but google it :) )

Wednesday~ Near daybreak EST, Mercury and Venus meet in Capricorn. This conjunction favors partnership and communication of a practical (more than romantic) nature. Make a decision together, form an alliance, resolve a disagreement. Scorpio Moon aligns with the Capricorn Sun and opposes Uranus in their monthly debate. Know your allies and also know your opposition. Uranus, however, is often more about events than personalities. Anchor in your core and be firm with your responses to people or events. Know your own mind. Saturn plays a role today too. Saturn is square to the Moon which is reminiscent of the Uranus/Saturn square a couple of days ago. Developments continue and may lead to something definitive as Mars becomes involved, with a sextile to Saturn at 7:22 pm EST. This is dynamic and challenging, both. This leads to  movement, even with obstacles or struggles in the process. Be cautious and pay attention to your physical movements, so as not to go too fast or fall. Wear Maroon, any shade of dark red. 

Thursday~Scorpio Moon aligns with Mercury, Venus, Neptune and Pluto today. Mercury and Pluto also meet at the same degree of Capricorn. The energy of Scorpio and Capricorn together is very practical, organized, perhaps business-like, and more solitary or focused. These aspects can favor relationships, communication, reality based decisions, and personal enlightenment. Do what you need to do, with others also in mind and heart. Take some time for yourself. Meditate, rest, create, journal, set intentions for the upcoming New Moon or new year. Get your life in order. Make sense of something. Perhaps it 'all comes together' in some way today or tonight. The Moon is void from 12:10 pm to 6:08 pm EST. Disappear for a while, quietly. Regroup. Sagittarius Moon is more outgoing in the evening. Topics tonight may include how to go forward with or continue educational plans or how to expand and grow,  in general. The Moon squares Jupiter in Pisces. Emotions factor in. Wear Orange.

Friday~Sagittarius Moon on the final day of 2021. Take aim, like the archer. Exercise your rights to learn, move, and feel your sense of freedom. Saturn aligns with, and Mars meets, the Moon. There's intensity to this and we may feel strongly about our goals and desires. Today favors meeting obstacles or resistance and overcoming or moving past it or them. New Moon arrives on January 2nd and this is for sure a precursor and preparation day as new things await. Revitalize your resolve and your energy with something that activates and replenishes you. Wear Red.

Saturday~Sagittarius to Capricorn Moon on New Years Day. Capricorn Sun aligns with Uranus for surprises, hopefully happy ones as this is a trine for ease and things falling together. From 4:50 am to 6:02 pm EST, the Moon is void of course. Capricorn Moon this evening aligns with Jupiter in Pisces, creating compassion, understanding, and also a sense of what's real and must be recognized. Mercury is about to change signs, and New Moon adds to the fresh starts and resets on Sunday at 1:33 pm EST. Wear Green. 

Wednesday

Post Full Moon, Venus Retrograde & Winter Solstice 2021

I'm kicking of 2022 with a new day of Barre and Aerial Yoga on January 1st at Leaping Waters Yoga. Sandy Betz will teach barre at 8:30-9:20 am & Aerial follows at 10:00 am with Angie Grosso.

I feel so blessed, grateful and excited to collaborate with these radically good people & with Breathing Room, the adjoining studio. Sign up at either Leaping Waters or Breathing Room.

Mention you read this on Robin's Zodiac Zone and receive $3 off your first class or workshop

BUTI YOGA & CHAKRA CLEANSE on December 26th 1:00-2:30 pm with Heather Laffely of Body Language 207 $35

Meditative Aerial Yin with Low Hammocks Saturday, January 1st 3:00-4:30 pm with Kiersten Pfeifer $36

Find me teaching Sundays 9:00 am, Wednesdays 9:30 am & 5:30 pm Aerial Decompression

Morning Yoga 7:30 am & Yin Yoga 12:00 pm on Wednesdays (these classes are offered online too)

Thank you for inspiring me this year. I'll be on WMPG streaming, app, and 90.9 in Maine on Friday morning December 31st 6:30-8:30 am for music of 2021 (and maybe a few new years' days past) and astrology for New Years eve, day and a bit of 2022 insights.  Sending you well wishes! Robin

Sunday~Full Moon in Gemini at 11:36 pm Saturday vibrates with eventfulness and information as Venus shifts retrograde at 5:36 am EST. The Moon enters Cancer at 4:42 am EST. Cancer is the sign of home and family, sensitive and emotional. Emotional peaks are likely and include elation as well as depression. Emotions have a wide range and are not a negative thing as sometimes we refer to when we say we feel emotional. Allow for your own and others feelings. Expect there's a LOT going on inside even if it can't be seen on the surface. Take care of your home and property and make repairs. Making amends is another way to sync with this Full Moon. Be in your truth. The Sun aligns with Jupiter in Aquarius which is also social, travel and adventure oriented, and could involve unexpected honesty and revelations that free the soul. Cancer Moon opposite Mercury also relates to discussions, news, and need for compromise and understanding. That opposition is exact overnight into Monday. Today's color is Light Blue.

Monday~Cancer Moon opposite Mercury points to the need to talk, share ideas, reveal emotions and feelings abut changes and find ways opposites can co-exist or not. Uranus aligns with the Moon and Mercury for surprises and catalysts for change. Family issues and organizational changes are implied most. Dream a new dream tonight as the Moon and Neptune join forces in the water signs. Intuition heightens so pay attention to signs and insights. Wear Blue.

Tuesday~Winter Solstice arrives at 11:00 am EST as the Sun changes signs. Capricorn time is here and Venus is retrograde in Capricorn too. Venus retrograde in Capricorn changes our ideas about how to arrange and plan, how much we are able to enjoy life and how much we need to restructure to feel at ease. In relationships, this is a time of noticing and discussing how we co-manage things or co-parent. Changes and processing may need to happen now. Void Moon 9:44 am to 4:54 pm EST. Be careful about impulse buying or answering too quickly. Give yourself time. Leo Moon follows and a social, creative, enjoyable night can accompany that. Today's color is Orange.

Wednesday~ Capricorn time is here. The Moon is in Leo, a sign of fire and light. It's a great day for a Solstice celebration, as last night was too. The Moon aligns with Mars for energy and uplifting spirits. We may call others out if they have been untruthful or pulling us down though. Honesty is in the air. Saturn opposes the Moon for the things that need taking care of and that we've promised. Follow through, show loyalty, collaborate and mix responsibility to one another with enthusiasm and joy. If you want to say no, say no rather than misleading someone. Wear Gold. 

Thursday~ Leo Moon with no major aspects. This may be a good day to take care of business, shop, work on your craft, create, take off work early, and make social plans. Keep things light and follow your heart. Today's color is Purple.

Friday~The Moon opposes Jupiter at 1:39 am EST and is then void of course until 3:24 am EST. This opposition asks how we can grow together and give each other both freedom and support. Saturn squares Uranus at 2:17 am EST and this can be very difficult or stressful and come from out of nowhere (so it seems). Traditions may come up against new ideas. There's a need to be open minded and open hearted. This happens in fixed signs so it highlights stubbornness and being set in one's ways of doing or thinking. Family or colleagues may clash over the best approach or about breaking tradition or anything considered rebellious or close minded. February 14th and June 14th these two planets previously squared this year. Consider what happened around those dates for further insight. Virgo Moon aligns with the Sun helping us be both versatile and productive. Today's color is Indigo.

Saturday~Happy Christmas for those of you who celebrate. Virgo Moon aligns with Uranus for surprises. Venus retrograde meets Pluto for internal realizations that may be about the people we love and our relationships with them. Inner reflection dominates the day, so be aware of your undercurrent and how you're energetically affected and connected to external events and people. Go easy on your self. The Moon and Mercury assure conversations and sharing of news. Later at 6:07 pm EST, the Moon is opposite Neptune and flexibility is called for. Compassion is called for as well. Take today easy and gently with mutable signs requiring we not be too rigid or impose our will. Today's color is Green.

Approaching Full Moon, December 12th-18th, 2021

Sunday~The Sun squares Neptune today, and the challenge of this mutable square is to anchor is what you know to be true and truth. Neptune can invite denial and illusion. Sagittarius and Pisces, you are not the only ones, but your signs host this reality check. Urges to escape routine and the daily grind will be very strong and some will up and quit a job or take off without giving much info. . The Moon is in Aries and in harmony with Saturn in Aquarius. This has to do with our responsibility to one another. Can you honor and take care of yourself while keeping the integrity of truth and interdependence? Orange is today's color.

Monday~Mars moves to Sagittarius for a season of movement and initiation. The season began with Sagittarius/Gemini eclipses in the past 4 weeks, and Mars continues the snowball effect. One change leads to another, one action perpetuates multiple effects. Today is full of fire element with Aries Moon aligning to the Sun. Decisions and actions come easily or even impulsively. Notice how you or others just jump into new situations or leave the comfort zone or nest. Pluto and Venus in Capricorn square the Aries Moon and the influence of others, even in the back of your mind, may lead to some reflection or questioning. Someone may ask that you reconsider a move or decision. Mercury moves to Capricorn today, a practical sign for planning and organizing. A blend of good sense and enthusiasm about change is the ultimate mix today, if one can experience both and act accordingly.  Aries Moon has a final evening aspect with Jupiter in Aquarius, forward thinking and mind opening.  Void Moon begins at 9:52 pm with that alignment. Wear Purple.

Tuesday~The Moon moves to steadfast, loyal Taurus at 3:11 am EST. Mercury, newly in Capricorn, is in harmony with the Moon, both in earth signs. Motivation may increase, to get the to do list taken care of and to take care of domestic as well as business tasks. Money matters are in the forefront. Review expenses and income and maybe avoid a financial surprise that could come this week. Do things that create security, organization and more certainty today. The Moon and Saturn square and one effect is confronting differences of opinion, especially in groups. Can consensus be reached? Wear Yellow today.

Wednesday~Taurus Moon meets Uranus at 1:51 am EST. Economic type surprises and catalysts come with this. Financial, employment, and other things related to acquisitions and possessions, including real estate, follow. Steady yourself if news or realizations about any of this come. In Taurus Moon fashion, go slow and be thoughtful before responding. Taurus Moon also aligns with Neptune in Pisces for creativity. Tap into the energy of nature, color and dreams. Today's color is Green.

Thursday~Taurus Moon in harmony with Venus and Pluto in Capricorn. There's a continuation and an echo of Monday's business and priorities today. Final decisions and integrations are coming as Full Moon approaches and peaks on Saturday at 11:36 pm EST. Home and family are two key themes of the Full Moon. Today, show loyalty and create certainty. Void Moon begins at 11:08 am EST after the Moon and Jupiter square with the questions 'how do we grow and expand collectively' and 'what are we committed to for ourselves and others'. At 3:43 pm EST the Moon moves into changeable Gemini, the sign of last month's lunar eclipse. Events now harken back to that eclipse and what was initiated or made know then. The Moon opposes Mars tonight, argumentative and potentially aggressive. It's not the night for a discussion that could lead to a fight. Calm inner fires by staying in the comfort zone. Today's color is Blue.

Friday~The Moon is nearly Full and Gemini Moon aligns with Saturn. Expect big conversations about life changes, commitments, and decisions or work that must be done as a group. Technological and system changes and upgrades are on the table for discussion or action. The Full Moon is in Gemini Saturday night and it's calling for the last word, the finalizing, the movement out of one state of mind or thinking and toward the next phase (pardon if at any time I wrote Full Moon in Cancer. It's very close to Cancer but still in Gemini at Full Moon exact.) Today could be more serious that you plan for as the weekend begins, because of important needs and due to the closure Full Moon requests. Wear Gold.

Saturday~Changing of perspective, moods and minds occurs as Full Moon arrives at 11:36 pm EST and then is void of course overnight into early Sunday. Gemini Full Moon refers back to the eclipse near Thanksgiving, and rapid developments from the past month and right now continue. Full Moon brings the final word, completion, due dates, and duality or contrasting feelings and opinions. Yet, there's impulse to just get it over with or done, to make a decision and follow through. Jupiter in Aquarius supports the Moon and that's generally a very positive thing! Growth and innovations are favored as are collegial relationships and interactions. This mutable time of Sagittarius and Gemini eclipses is into it's final phase, the month following this Full Moon. Solstice is coming to ground us in earthy Capricorn sensibility, bringing ideas to manifestation. The shifting nature of Gemini may be quite evident today though, and that can feel scattered and all over the place, like winging it. White is today's color. 

Solstice Sound Healing at Leaping Waters is Wednesday, Dec 22nd 5:30-7:30 pm

5 spaces open. Email leapingwatersyoga@gmail.com to join us & get reservation confirmed

Covid19 Vaccination required and boosters encouraged for all events.

December 26th BUTI Yoga & Chakra Cleanse with Heather Laffely 1:00 pm-2:30

Full schedule at www.leapingwatersyoga.com

Solar Eclipse and Sagittarius Season December 5th-11th, 2021

Happy New Moon in Sagittarius, a time of action and moving forward with passion and integrity. Black Panther is an animal messenger of this New Moon and Solar Eclipse. Panther energy is about facing fears and letting secrets and wisdom emerge out of darkness and hiding. Ground with obsidian, onyx and  other black crystals and stones during these days post solar eclipse. 

Thank you for any donations to Robin's Zodiac Zone. My yoga business, Leaping Waters in South Portland, or supports the community with some pay what you can or free when you need it classes. I call this Love Yoga Fund and your donations help make this available. Recovery without Walls in Portland is one group that benefits with a deeply reduced rate for up to 10 women in a monthly session.

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If you need a free class and have covid19 vaccination complete (consider a booster too if it's been 6 months, please), sign up at leapingwatersyoga.com for either Wednesday 7:30 am Yoga, 12 pm Yin, or a Sunday Restorative class on December 12th, 19th, January 2nd or 15th and in the note at the bottom write #LOVEYOGAFUND. I'll email you confirmation as space and funds allow. Leaping Waters is on the Mill Creek bus line, which stops right next door.

Thank you, and all my best!

Robin

Sunday, December 5th~This is a powerful day and time to be pursuing a dream, for realizing what's next for you, and for responding to events that require decisions, action, and movement. It will be very difficult for anyone fixed on one thing or one particular way of doing things. Now is about surprises and changes of plan. The Moon starts in Sagittarius, aligned with Jupiter and moves void of course 12:08 to 6:31 am EST. Move with care during those hours, not too fast and not excessively trusting external circumstances. Capricorn Moon is a fantastic time to plan, organize and do. Back your actions and creations with intention, as in doing things intentionally and meaningfully. Good day to put up the tree, if you celebrate Christmas, or to bake, build, or work on the exterior of your home or land. It's also a good day for studying, applying to college or a program or otherwise acting on your dreams. Take care of your physical body with exercise or rest, whatever is needed more. Wear Green.

Monday~Capricorn Moon and the monthly trine to Uranus in Taurus, which is often an action starter or catalyst for change. The Moon meets both Pluto and Venus for relationships and realizations. Reveal and discuss plans and look for agreement on something of significance, like how to go forward together in business or personal relationship. This period of change and awakenings may require more honesty as you become clear on what you want. The Moon and Neptune are n harmony for adding creative vision to concrete work or plans. Also today, Mars and Pluto align in Scorpio and Capricorn, forming a sextile. This may feel fiery, from the inside and involves passions, transformation and 'death' of old ways or past seasons of the self. Mars goes on to align with the Moon, accenting all of this, before the night is done. Today's color is Black.

Tuesday~Void Moon started 11:42 pm EST and ends at 6:49 am EST. East coast and Central time, these void Moons have been nicely placed on the overnight for those who want productive business hours during the day. Aquarius Moon favors vision, innovation, technology, and collaboration today. Mercury squares Neptune for creative differences and working through them to create the ultimate product with a mix of ingenuity and excitement. Add a bit of fire and warmth to your plans, interactions and creations while Mercury is in expansive, fire sign Sagittarius. Notice if things feel too ungrounded or wishy washy and re-imagine and refocus if that's the case. Aquarius Moon meets Saturn for long term agreements and the wisdom of experience over youth or fledgling. Hear what someone who's been through this before has to offer. Today's color is Turquoise.

Wednesday~Mars squares Jupiter at 1:21 am EST. Mars has been active this week and that tends to mean a lot of action, movement, sometimes disagreement and confrontation. Confronting can be within in addition to external confrontations with others. Confronting something does not have to be negative, but it often means change. How to move forward and take action is a question to sort through today. Travel, technological advances, and higher education plans are some areas of impact. Aquarius Moon aligns with the Sun and with Mercury both in Sagittarius. This may help with agreement of what's best for all involved and what's possible. Uranus squares the Moon. Events today may lead to progress but probably not without debate or conflict. Unexpected glitches or information continues to shape our plans. Tap into the wisdom of both yourself and the collective involved. Today's color is Purple.

Thursday~Overnight the Moon and Jupiter meet in Aquarius and Mars is square to the Moon. This could wrap up a decision and create a final discussion of how to grow, take action, expand or move on. Void of course Moon starts at 5:00 am so this morning may be foggy or disorganized. The Moon moves to Pisces at 9:53 am EST and heated things may cool. Try not to lose focus or momentum though, if that's important to resolving and solidifying plans or landing the deal or client. This feels like an important time, yet the Moon void can be uncertain or lost and Pisces Moon can water down what's going on or needs to. Tomorrow is likely better for solid decisions and remembering details. Wear Blue.

Friday~ Pisces Moon aligns with Uranus, stirring emotions, perhaps about security or family. The Moon and Sun square in mutable signs and the mutable signs may allow more for adjustments in our thinking or feeling. The square indicates mixed priorities and feelings. We often have to make a choice, letting one thing go in order to favor another. Today is that kind of day. Will fire or water element rule in your process? Drive and persistence or release and let go? Pisces Moon and Neptune meet in dreamy, romantic and creative style. We may be more likely to let go than hang on. Today's color is Light Blue. (all the blues this week...)

Saturday~This looks like a full and varied day in the zodiac. Pisces to Aries Moon, emotional process and business to take care of, relationship considerations and personal realizations referred to earlier this week, and a couple of planetary alignments influencing us. Pluto and Venus are major players, meeting in Capricorn and in harmony with the Moon. Practical ways and decisions about relationships, love and mixing love and business are in the forefront. These planets in Capricorn provide balance to Pisces' emotional drive. Blend feeling and sensibility. Take a gentle reality check. Jupiter and Mercury are in harmony too, and their current signs favor expansion, openness, and future planning. Their alignment may feel like enthusiasm and positivity. Make a decision you can get excited about, and make it because it feels right for you (and maybe someone else along with you). Void Moon 2:40 to 4:46 pm EST, leading to Aries Moon, where one takes the leap ahead. Red is today's color. 

Leaping Waters Yoga

146 Ocean St South Portland, Maine

Sundays 9:00 Aerial Yoga & on Sunday 12/12 Aerial Low Flow & Yin with hammocks near the ground 5:00-6:00pm  

Wednesdays 7:30 am Yoga, 9:30 am Aerial Yoga, 12 pm Yin Yoga, 5:30 pm Aerial Yoga & Wednesday December 22nd Solstice Sound Healing with Kimber Lucier 5:30-7:30 RSVP here

Saturdays start 1/1/22 with Barre 8:30 am, Aerial Yoga 10:00 am & workshops or private sessions

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Hope the eclipse brings happy surprises and new paths on your journey!

Robin