The Taurus moon connects with Venus and Pluto, both in Capricorn, and then with Jupiter in Aquarius. These lunar connections could make us feel as though we’re riding an emotional roller coaster throughout the day.

However, the drama begins after sunset. Watch out for the witching hour, which can bring annoyances to the surface. The frustration could begin when the moon enters Gemini in the evening. The moon then opposes Mars while aligning with the north node, bringing the finale of the annoyances that occurred yesterday.

When Mars and the moon oppose each other, it can add explosive arguments that cause tension in close relationships. In this case, Mars in Sagittarius is ready to rumble and could be set off by something someone says.

The connection with the nodes of destiny catches us with our hand in the cosmic cookie jar. Therefore, it’s important to avoid saying regrettable things that will only come back to haunt you. This could be hard because there’s a strong urge to meddle and interfere in other people’s issues. There might be a chance we can sweet-talk our way out of a situation, but only if we acknowledge our part in it and admit to any wrongdoing.

The Moon is void-of-course this morning from 8:08 AM PST until 12:42 PM PST. Once in Gemini, the Moon’s opposition to Mars, increases the stakes ahead of Saturday’s Gemini Full Moon (8:35 PM PST 27° Gemini/Sagittarius). Our need to interact, share our ideas, and work with others may be tainted by an overwhelming need to control others and sway opinions. The challenge is most likely seen in a drive for perfection — very difficult to achieve when compromise is called for. The nervous tension of the Gemini Moon keeps our minds active. However, our ability to clearly communicate our thoughts — and stay engaged long enough to hear a response — is especially challenging.

ASTROLOGICAL SNAPSHOT

Today is the 350th day of 2021
5 days until the Winter Solstice
29 days until Mercury Retrograde
17 days until 2022

Sun is in Sagittarius
Moon is in Taurus
Mercury is in Capricorn
Venus is in Capricorn
Mars is in Sagittarius
Jupiter is in Aquarius
Saturn is in Aquarius
Uranus is Rx in Taurus
Neptune is in Pisces
Pluto is in Capricorn
Chiron is Rx in Aries

Venus is retrograde from December 19th and goes Direct on January 29th (2022) in the signs of Capricorn/Sagittarius.
Neptune is retrograde from June 25th until December 1st in Pisces.

2021-2022 LUNAR CALENDAR

DEC 19: FULL MOON IN CANCER: Your feeling of safety is now related to your home, family and related activities such as cooking and gardening. You may be prone to emotional fluctuations; you should learn to forgive and forget in order to avoid depression from thinking too much about things. Your perception of the world can be very subjective; try to create a certain distance without being bitter. Due to your rich emotional manifestation you can create a real sense of belonging in the world.

DEC 27: LAST QUARTER MOON IN LIBRA: You might have a strong need for balance and harmony now. You probably desire to keep things “nice” rather than venturing into fundamental questions in order not to disturb the peace. You must learn to share your good and bad feelings. Do not be afraid to be who you really are, despite what is expected of you.

JAN 2: NEW MOON IN CAPRICORN: You might have a strong need for being useful to the society and you look for justification in the outside world. You may underestimate what you want from yourself and for yourself. Shyness may be accompanied by resentment of the fact that others ignore you. Do not seek approval from the outside, it will not help you get rid of your doubt and it is harmful to you. You have to trust your inner values.

JAN 9: FIRST QUARTER MOON IN ARIES: The feeling of uncertainty can make you solve problems faster then is natural. Do not rush as if there was a deadline. Try to slow down so that you can decide what you want to do and proceed at your own comfortable pace.

JAN 17: FULL MOON IN CANCER: Your feeling of safety is now related to your home, family and related activities such as cooking and gardening. You may be prone to emotional fluctuations; you should learn to forgive and forget in order to avoid depression from thinking too much about things. Your perception of the world can be very subjective; try to create a certain distance without being bitter. Due to your rich emotional manifestation you can create a real sense of belonging in the world.

JAN 25: LAST QUARTER MOON IN SCORPIO: Moon in Scorpio creates the need to delve into your feelings as deep as possible. You desire meaningful emotional exchanges now more than at any other time even if it is not easy and you are forced to change many things. Shallow relationships do not satisfy you, because they are not purifying enough.

DAILY ORACLE

Are you feeling uncomfortable with a tradition, custom, or familiar behavior that no longer fits who you are? Do you wish the past could be erased so it could no longer cause you a moment’s pain? Elephant Spirit is here to encourage you to write a different story and alter the traditions in ways that acknowledge that we all evolve, for transformation is our nature.

Elephant Spirit calls you to not be selective in your memory, because ignoring the good or the bad will prevent you from growing your wisdom and strength. Build on the best of the past, learn from the worst, and walk into the future with dignity, accompanied by Elephant Spirit, who remembers the truth and honors your strength and wisdom.

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