ASTROLOGICAL SNAPSHOT
Today is the 30th day of 2023
48 days until the Spring Equinox
81 days until Mercury Retrograde
335 days until 2024
Sun is in Aquarius
Moon is in Gemini
Mercury is in Capricorn
Venus is in Pisces
Mars is in Gemini
Jupiter is in Aries
Saturn is in Aquarius
Uranus is in Taurus
Neptune is in Pisces
Pluto is in Capricorn
North Node is Rx in Taurus
Lilith is in Leo
Chiron is in Aries
DAILY ANIMAL SPIRIT
Loon Spirit | Don’t engage in power struggles.
Loons mate for life, and their medicine is about loyalty, family, and deep caring for one another. If you’re experiencing a relationship fraught with power struggles, you are NOT practicing Loon medicine. If your relationship has BECOME a power struggle, Loon has appeared to remind you that this is a time of equal sharing and equal happiness. Something is amiss and Loon thinks you already know what it is. Are you looking to uncover long-held, hidden emotions? Want to achieve self-acceptance? Loon, as a Spirit, can help! Loon teaches you how to dive deep into your subconscious, all while showing you how to find happiness without changing who you are.
While often spoken of as the “Common Loon”, its attractive face and bright garnet-colored eyes make Loon anything but ordinary. Throughout Europe, a better designation for the creature is “The Great Northern Diver:” A name reflecting the Loon’s mastery of the Water Element.
When searching for food, the Loon’s dive is swift and easy as it descends to a depth of 180 feet beneath the water’s surface. Loon can remain there for fifteen minutes if the need arises. Its diving abilities cause Loon to symbolize emotional exploration and inner journey work.
After they emerge from the water’s depths, Loon has a relaxed and content attitude. They float, putting one foot up in the air and preening themselves. The waggling of their foot in the air also happens when dallying, but there’s a purpose to it; the position helps cool the Bird on sultry days. Loon, therefore, symbolizes resourcefulness, cleverness, and the ability to keep a cool head or maintain a moderate temperament.
All the Loons’ aquatic talent doesn’t translate into land mobility. Observing the Loon’s movements, they present with an awkward shuffle. Getting into its nest is no simple matter. The lack of mobility doesn’t seem to deter them, however. The Loon’s difficulty with movement on land is just part of an average day. Loon Spirit accepts itself as-is: Both its limitations and wonders.
As a family unit, Loons are adorable. The chicks climb up into the feathers of either parent’s back, falling asleep there. So, bird watchers may glimpse an odd foot or tiny wing sticking out from the mother or father Loon’s downy feathers. While their eyes are open at birth, young Loons depend on the parents for food. As they move, they watch and mimic their parents’ behavior, including the dramatic pose of an elevated Loon. Here, Loon comes to represent family, unity, role-modeling, and exceptional parenting.
One routine the chicks struggle with is diving. They can do it within about a day after hatching, but their downy feathers make them buoyant. After but a few seconds, little Loons bob right back up to the surface of the water. It will be a week before they can reach the bottom, but they keep trying. In Loon’s world, size doesn’t matter. Results come from practice, patience, and having a positive outlook!
Both adult and baby Loons alike have excellent water vision. They can see beneath the surface when just a few days old. Eyesight helps them locate food and predators while also giving the Birds energetic associations with spiritual insight and clairvoyance.
Excellent communication is part of Loon’s repertoire of impressive behaviors. Chicks use tiny yelps, peeping, and high-pitched wails when in distress, whereas adults cluck or hoot. A loud wail lets adult Birds contact other Loons. All Males have a unique warble, identifying them and their territory to potential mates and intruders alike. Loon’s vast vocalizations cause the creature to symbolize finding one’s voice, self-expression, and eloquent speech.
Folk names for Loon include “Walloon,” “Guinea Duck,” and “Ember-Goose.” Another title, “Call-up-a-Storm” is prevalent in New England people saw Loon as a weather prophet. Loon’s associations with divination coupled with its varied vocals link the creature to warnings, particularly those received through signs and omens.
In Canada, the one-dollar coin bears the title “Loonie” because Loon is the Bird for Ontario. A laughing call of a Loon is where the phrase “Crazy as a Loon” originates. The connotation of the word “Loonie”as meaning “insanity,” and popular idioms tie the Loon to concepts like rebellion, silliness, non-conformity, the uncanny, and all things unusual. The word “Loon” also links to the word “lunar,” drawing a link between the Loon and Moon Energy.
Loon spirit announces something “brewing” in your life. The Bird’s presence might portend a process through which you will struggle because it’s raw, new, and challenging. You will unveil unique gifts buried deep within your soul if you see matters through to the end.
Loon, as a Spirit, directs your focus on the Water Element, which ties to the Astral, psychic matters, emotions, and the dream world. If you have the opportunity to meditate near water, do so. Connecting with the energetic influence of water allows you to hear the Loon’s messages with greater clarity. Loon’s presence suggests it’s time to consider the nudges that come from your Higher Self or subconscious mind.
Because the Bird can stay under the water so long, a Loon Spirit may attempt to teach you a lesson about controlled breathing for both spiritual and mundane situations. Sacred breath is vital, refreshing, and empowering. As you gain better command over the pace of each inhale and exhale, it improves understanding of your visions and emotional states.
DAILY ORACLE CARD
VII. 7 OF WANDS
The Seven of Wands has a similar meaning to the Five of Wands; both cards indicate struggles after the initial fulfillment and satisfaction of an event. The Seven of Wands however is different as it is about the struggle that you need to go through to maintain your position, rather than to attain it. This is about the difficulties we face to continue to have success. You should be ready for the competition to you defend your title, and to prove yourself. Others are going to desire the same results that you do, so you need to stay ahead of them.
There will be challenges to the success of your project or venture from an outside source. You must remain dedicated to your desires, and with a clear purpose and effort, you will overcome them.
The overall meaning of the Seven of Wands is to hold your ground, no matter what is challenging your position.
The overall meaning of the Seven of Wands is to hold your ground, no matter what is challenging your position. You will need to defend this position and take a stand against those who are aiming to take your spot. There are setbacks during this time, but you need to keep fighting for your beliefs and confront those that may threaten or oppose you and your beliefs.
JANUARY 2023 LUNAR CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 2023 LUNAR CALENDAR
2/5/2023 FULL SNOW MOON IN LEO: You feel safe in moments when you can impress others and get praise and admiration. Yet, when you get into the spotlight, you may find yourself at a loss. Maybe you should admit your fear of criticism and your inability to accept criticism. It is very important to accept feedback and use it for improvement.
The Snow Moon in February is aptly named after abundant snowfall. Some North American tribes called it the Hungry Moon due to the scarce food sources during mid-winter, while others named it Bear Moon to refer to when bear cubs are born. Storm Moon, Ice Moon, and Snow Moon were common Celtic and Old English names.
2/13/2023 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.
2/20/2023 NEW MOON IN PISCES: Moon in Pisces has the greatest sensitivity and perceptiveness of surroundings. You can experience feelings of insecurity, be passive and only wait and see what happens in your life. If you engage in creative or spiritual search, you will benefit from great imagination of Pisces.
2/27/2023 FIRST QUARTER MOON IN GEMINI: Moon in Gemini manifests itself by the need for changes and spontaneity. Safety lies in thinking about your feelings and sharing them with others. You can be more talkative and speak with ease these days. You might have a better ability to keep a cool head, but beware, cold heart can discourage others. Harmony of thinking and feeling is important.
ASTROLOGICAL CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2023
01 Moon in Gemini Trine Saturn in Aquarius
Energy can be disciplined and focused. Use this to make strides or work on your plans.
Moon Enters Cancer: Nurturing energy can run high, and you can use this to be supportive of those you care about or to take care of your own needs.
Waxing Gibbous Moon in Cancer
02 Moon in Cancer Sextile Uranus in Taurus
Solutions may be outside of the box, and you can embrace unconventional methods. This can help you move forward more easily.
03 Sun in Aquarius Square Uranus in Taurus
Restlessness and rebelliousness may be intense, and you may want to lash out, but that only worsens things. Try to find small changes you can work on now and get to the heart of what’s making you feel so impatient and impulsive.
Waxing Gibbous Moon in Cancer/Leo
04 Venus in Pisces Square Mars in Gemini
Passion can rule, which can take over if you’re not careful. Try to use passionate energy in a healthy, productive, or creative way to avoid getting grumpy.
Moon Enters Leo: Matters of the heart can become of greater concern, and you can give more time to the people, places, and things you love. Make time to connect to your heart if you haven’t been paying much attention to it lately.
Waxing Gibbous Moon in Leo
05 Full Snow Moon in Leo
The Leo Full Moon can inspire you to focus on creative projects and ventures, share the love you feel more openly, and become more invested in love relationships. You can grow closer with those you have a spiritual connection with and crave more romance.
06 Mercury in Capricorn Sextile Neptune in Pisces
Imagination can be of help, and you can infuse everything you do with a little imagination. This can be especially great for creative projects.
Moon Enters Virgo: Productive energy can be strong, and you can focus on the smaller tasks, chores, little details, projects, and ventures that you can make progress with quickly. You can work on being better organized and sticking to your schedule.
Waning Gibbous Moon in Virgo
07 Moon in Virgo Opposite Venus in Pisces
Energy can be lazy, and you may not feel motivated to do too much. You’d rather take time to relax, indulge, and reconnect with the moment.
08 Venus in Pisces Sextile Uranus in Taurus
There can be helpful changes in love and in your relationships, and this can make you feel closer with those you have a good connection with. You can be open to new people as well, welcoming and understanding.
09 Moon Enters Libra
The people in your life can get more attention, and you can focus on improving your relationships, partnerships, compromises, and agreements. You may strive to be as diplomatic as possible in all dealings.
Waning Gibbous Moon in Virgo/Libra
10 Mercury in Capricorn Conjunct Pluto in Capricorn
Research and investigation can be easier to do, and you can get to the heart of matters to find solutions and understanding. You can focus on ideas you’re passionate about and stand firm in your positions.
Waning Gibbous Moon in Libra
11 Mercury Enters Aquarius
Think outside the box, embrace unconventional ideas and plans, and bounce ideas off friends and groups. You can keep an eye on the future and let yourself dream.
Moon Enters Scorpio
Whatever is of interest to you, you can throw yourself into and be passionate about. This can help you uncover information that was unknown to you.
Waning Gibbous Moon in Scorpio
12 Moon in Scorpio Opposite Uranus in Taurus
You may want to push outside of your comfort zone and can be more comfortable breaking the rules. Just make sure you’re thinking things through first.
13 Last Quarter Moon in Scorpio
There may be some transformations that need to come to an end over the next week, and this can help you to clean up and clear out. You can dig deep to find more you can let go of, and it can be serious but leads to revitalization.
Moon Enters Sagittarius
Bigger ideas and broad plans can get more focus, and you can take a more optimistic look at things. You may want to pursue a new experience, and this can help you learn.
14 Moon in Sagittarius Opposite Mars in Gemini
It can be easy to get frustrated about small things, and you can get into fights with others quickly. Try to use extra energy in a healthy physical way to avoid blowing up.
Waning Crescent Moon in Sagittarius
15 Venus in Pisces Conjunct Neptune in Pisces
Love and romance can be dreamy and sweet. You can amplify romance in love relationships and dating and can be extra compassionate and understanding with loved ones. Outside of love, creativity can surge.
16 Sun in Aquarius Conjunct Saturn in Aquarius
Progress can be made, and you can feel you hit your stride in some way. You can work on long-term goals and plans, and feel more disciplined.
Moon Enters Capricorn
There can be a goal or plan you give more attention to, and you can be practical in your approach. You may take on new responsibilities with it and can feel like you know what you’re doing.
Waning Crescent Moon in Sagittarius/Capricorn
17 Mercury in Aquarius Sextile Jupiter in Aries
Optimism can run high, and you can focus on what you’re excited about and feel like you’re going to succeed with. Your positive outlook can lead to more opportunities opening up for you.
Waning Crescent Moon in Capricorn
18 Sun Enters Pisces
Imagination, compassion, and intuition can be strong over the coming weeks during Pisces season. This can be a time to connect to your subconscious, strengthen your intuition, and release what has been holding you back.
Moon Enters Aquarius
The future can be of greater importance, and you can focus on your dreams and what you hope to achieve. You can be open to pursuing this in new, different ways.
Waning Crescent Moon in Capricorn/Aquarius
19 Venus in Pisces Sextile Pluto in Capricorn
There can be greater loyalty to the people you care about, and you can be more passionate in your dealings with others. You can strengthen the bonds of intimacy.
Moon Enters Pisces
Take some time to connect to your intuitive self. This can help you with making decisions and sorting through foggy energy that may arise.
Waning Crescent Moon in Aquarius/Pisces
20 New Moon in Pisces
The Pisces New Moon can be a great time to start new creative or spiritual projects, strengthen your connection to your intuition, and use your imagination. Compassion can run high, and you can be of help.
Venus Enters Aries
Take charge in love over the coming weeks, and take the initiative with those you’re interested in and care about. You can be more willing to do so and more enthusiastic and excited about love.
21 Mercury in Aquarius Square Uranus in Taurus
Words may get on your nerves, and it can be easy to get into a fight or become frustrated about something. Try to give your mind a break from whatever is stressing you out.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Pisces
22 Mercury in Aquarius Trine Mars in Gemini
Mental energy can be strong, and you can take the initiative with ideas and plans that excite you. You can pursue opportunities to make ideas real.
Moon Enters Aries
There can be greater energy and drive, and you can focus on what you want to get started with for yourself. You can be enthusiastic about it and ready to get moving fast.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Pisces/Aries
23 Moon in Aries Sextile Mercury in Aquarius
Ideas that you’re emotionally invested in can get more attention, and you can work on plans. You may want to gather more information and make sure you have everything you need.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Aries
24 Moon Enters Taurus
Energy can slow down, and you may want to take your time with decisions and actions for the time being. You can be certain first, and this can help you become more dedicated once you get started.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Aries/Taurus
25 Moon in Taurus Square Mercury in Aquarius
It can be difficult to focus your mind, and you may need to give your mind some space from the projects and plans that are taking up so much of your headspace. Your mind likely needs some rest.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Taurus
26 Moon Enters Gemini
Mental energy can surge, and you can come up with lots of new ideas and new plans. You may want to keep yourself busy and focus on what you can get started with quickly.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Gemini
27 First Quarter Moon in Gemini
Your short-term plans may need some adjustments over the next week, and they may be small adjustments, but they can make a big difference. Try to be flexible with what needs to be changed.
28 Moon Enters Cancer
Taking care of home and family matters can be of focus, and you can work to make improvements at home or help out those you think of as family. This can help you feel more secure emotionally.
Waxing Gibbous Moon in Cancer
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