Author: Hālau ʻĀha Hūi Lanakila

Interestingly enough, we have not seen this card since January, a time when all planets were direct and the first eclipse of 2018 had not yet occurred. You began the year with purpose and a vengeance; your plans, goals, and aspirations were many. The 5 of Pentacles did not seem so daunting, with its message of lack, poverty, and hard times. You were ready to tackle the remnants of what you had already overcome. Then eclipse season hit, and not long afterward the retrogrades began to creep up on you.

Fast forward to now, and two Mercury retrogrades later, you see Mercury, Mars, and Saturn, have all gone direct. Once again, the 5 of Pentacles comes around, and this time you are ready. You are on the road to recovery, but this time it is so much more. There is an overwhelming desire to in no way ever repeat the…

Taking the easy way out will not work for you with Venus in Scorpio. If you do, the Universe will be more than willing to show the imperfections in your plans, and only serve to exacerbate them, causing them to fall apart. This does not need to be the case, however, during the time period that Venus is initially in Scorpio and retrogrades, you may not be able to strike a balance in your life. Once Venus has moved back into Libra on October 31, you will find it easier to compromise in order to reach your goals.

Do not think you are stuck; you will find success with stressful situations. As you begin to move away from all of this, you may feel a time out is necessary; this is likely once Venus has returned to direct motion in November. Delays will be gone, and issues where you may…

You have been patient long enough; your hopes and dreams are sailing straight ahead at this New Moon in Virgo. With each passing day the delays around you have been dissipating. Do not base what you wish for you future on what you have had in the past. This is about creating a new life and breaking free from the constraints of the past once and for all.

Your wishes are coming true, as you go from feeling powerless to powerful. You are doing it now; your mojo is returning full force and you are taking the lessons you learned during the Saturn retrograde and applying them in an intuitive fashion. You did this, no one else. The timing is right now for moving forward with creating absolutely anything which you have been inspired to do. This earthy, practical New Moon will allow you to gather your resources, and perhaps…

VIRGO NEW MOON

Sept 9 2018 is a new Moon in Earth sign Virgo. Virgo rules the sixth house of health, healing, work, and service. This lunar month is time for attention to health, the health of your home, and is time to take action! This month is fortunate to launch plans, especially career plans, and to pursue opportunities. The new Moon, Sun, and Mercury are all in Virgo for clear communication. But under the influence of Virgo, details are important, as is follow through.

PHOENIX MONTH Sept 9 – Oct 7

This new Moon begins the lunar month of the Metal Phoenix (Rooster). Phoenix, like Virgo, takes pride in a job well done, and can be superb at planning and organizing. Know that Phoenix speaks frankly, making this lunar month the time for direct speech. This is the month of the Metal Phoenix. The element Metal can help make…

There are several cards in the Tarot which relate to various types of balance, and the 6 of Pentacles is one of them. It often serves as a reminder of the balance necessary when giving of one’s resources, such as time and money, implying that generosity can oftentimes be a fault or to one’s detriment. Occasionally, you need to pause and take a breath and remember to take time out for you. It is representative of sharing which is also a thing of balance, as well as the give and take. On the opposite side of the spectrum is greed, showing the trickle-down economics of the 1%, not leaving enough to go around in a fair fashion.

Venus is at the tail-end of Libra, and also in shadow, preparing to retrograde next month. Do not be surprised if you see relationship-related themes around you today, and in the days to…

Aug. 31  Grand Earth Trine in place

TAURUS MOON trines Saturn in Capricorn and Virgo Sun.

EARTHY TRINES helps us to savour the earth plane ruled by Saturn.

An earlier conjunction to Uranus in Taurus adds an element of surprise, chaos, disruptive emotions, and unexpected wild energies. 

Moon in Taurus sextiles Neptune in Pisces late in PDT 

This is great for really grounding and remembering your dreams as your body always remembers. 

Taurus Grand trine moon energy is a good night for enjoying great food, good wine and dancing or singing. It’s also quite romantic. Saturn is still Retrograde until September 6th but is slowing down now and is virtually at standstill.

Karmic lessons

Karmic lessons we have been revisiting for the past few months since April 17/18 have come to a completion as SATURN turns Direct September 6.

It’s Labour Day weekend under a Taurus Moon on the 1st…

You are ready! Or are you? The Ace of Wands is all about new beginnings, creativity, and inspiration, just to name a few. However, today’s Taurus Moon does not lend itself to such a fiery card; the spirit may be willing, but the body and mind may not be cooperating today, as you may find yourself lacking in motivation.  Taurus tends to lollygag, much like Ferdinand the Bull, stopping to smell the flowers along the way.  Pleasing the senses becomes more the mode of the day.

Today’s Ace of Wands really feels to me like that pre-launch of a rocketship. The fire is lit, but things just aren’t working on all cylinders yet. Remember your thoughts and ideas, for soon, the drive will be there to launch you into something new and wonderful. So, don’t be hard on yourself today if you feel you should reach your goals, but are…