New Moon on Monday Astrology

NEW MOON ON MONDAY ASTROLOGY

By Adeline Leigh

GENERAL FORECAST:

Here’s where things start to shift a bit.  The planet Neptune has been Retrograde since early June and finally returns to forward motion this coming Wednesday.  This is a big deal because Neptune has been in the sign of Aquarius since 1998, but is about to move into Pisces, the sign that it rules, for a 13-year stay.  Now that it’s moving forward again, Neptune will quickly be gaining some ground and moving on to Pisces in February.  Any time an outer planet changes signs it brings a whole new generation along with it.  Much more on Neptune in Pisces to come. 

In the meantime, Thursday’s Full Moon in Taurus is a good time to stand back and take stock of all the things you’ve started to manifest for yourself since the New Moon two weeks ago.  Chances are, it’s much more than you realize (unless you’ve gotten too lost in Neptune delusion, but remember!  Even the smallest steps count).  Mars moves from Leo into Virgo later that night.  This is a big deal because Mars will be taking an extended stay there – going retrograde this winter and remaining in the sign of order and health and perfection until this coming July.  Mars brings activity to the energy of the sign it’s traveling through.  It typically spends about two months in each sign – so eight months in Virgo is going to be a whole extra helping of details and neatness and minding our methods.  Be prepared to spend a fair amount of time getting things straight. 

Last but not least, we’re officially in the shadow phase for the upcoming Mercury Retrograde.  Mercury will make an about-face the day before Thanksgiving and remain all sorts of backwards until mid-December.  We’re also in for a pair of eclipses, the first being a Solar Eclipse on the New Moon in Sagittarius on Thanksgiving Day.  It’s going to be a very memorable holiday season. 

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ARIES

You’re getting your groove back. Mercury and Venus moving hand and hand through a fellow fire sign enables your confidence and with the Moon in your sign, the week starts off on a very Aries-friendly note.  You’re learning how much easier things can be when you don’t resist them.  Your Mars ruler moves into Virgo Thursday night, beginning an eight-month period of adjustment.  You’ve learned a lot so far about compromise, by the summer of 2012 you’re going to make it into a strong and treasured habit.   Next week: watch for a streak of serendipity. 

TAURUS 

Thursday’s Full Moon in your sign is shining the spotlight on how well you’ve learned to use your optimistic side, and you’re starting to see more possibilities in even the most mundane challenges.  Take time out toward the beginning of the week to recognize that for yourself and use the boost in confidence to go ahead and ask for what you want.  Keep it realistic, but feel free to take on more than you normally would right now.  Mars moving into a fellow earth sign is about to bring you a very welcome boost in your gumption. 

GEMINI

Watch out for the things you might be sweeping under the rug.  Chances are, you’ve got plenty of distractions right now.  If they don’t have to do with romance they have everything to do with creativity.  By all means, enjoy this – just remember how ignoring certain responsibilities can make them come back to haunt you in the most annoying ways.  That’s especially true when Mercury, the planet that rules you, is about to go retrograde.  Take care of your business first, then feel free to celebrate.  Even better, you’ll feel way more like doing so. 

CANCER

Thursday’s Full Moon in Taurus is helping you remember all the ways you give certain everyday things your own very special spin.  There’s a creative side to Cancer that cannot be mimicked.  You have a gift for entertaining, the ability to make even the blackest sheep feel comfortable, and a sixth sense about what people need.  Use that to your advantage.  Just remember, it’s not so much about compliments as it is about regaining some confidence.  You’ll be asserting yourself in all the right ways as soon as Sunday when the Moon moves into your sign. 

LEO

Neptune’s return to forward motion from your opposite sign could very likely amp your inspiration to even higher heights.  Even challenges will be bringing ideas –find a way to record the things you’re coming up with.  Sharing the creative process with others continues to be a theme for you, and is probably starting to feel a lot more natural.  Mars leaves your sign by the end of the week, helping you lose any tunnel-vision you’ve been having about certain surface what-ifs and desires.  Keep your eyes on the things you believe in for sure. 

VIRGO

Now is the time to let go of absolutely anything that’s holding you back.  Thursday’s Full Moon in Taurus could be revealing certain situations that you just don’t need anymore and enabling you to move past what’s purely sentimental.  Later that night, the planet Mars moves into your sign for an eight-month stay, marking a significant period that’s best for pushing forward.  If you’re spending any energy on embarrassments or regrets try to remember this:  whatever you’re concentrating on is what’s about to grow in exponential ways.  Make sure it’s the good stuff. 

LIBRA

Everything about the sky right now is bringing out your sassy side, don’t be afraid to show it off.  This week’s Full Moon in Taurus, the other sign ruled by Venus, is attracting intriguing new situations.  Accept even the strangest invitations and you’re sure to find some unexpected magic or at the very least, some beyond interesting things to talk about.  There’s more to be found in the less-traveled places right now.  Watch out for déjà-vu and/or digging up a very familiar, charming part of yourself you know so well, but somehow forgot about lately. 

SCORPIO

Make sure you’re not just phoning it in. As much as you’re beginning to get frustrated with a certain process, remembering what got you invested in the first place will bring you a very productive second wind.  The more you know what you believe in, the more you’ll be able to prove it to other people.  Thursday’s Full Moon in your opposite sign is clearly revealing the difference between the things that are real and the things you’re just reciting.  Go with what’s real and you’re in for some epic strides ahead. 

SAGITTARIUS 

Here comes some social stuff.  Mercury and Venus are travelling hand in hand through your sign for the next two weeks. Watch out for having to choose between two equally enticing possibilities on any given day and always go with the one that lets you be completely yourself. This year’s upcoming New Moon in Sagittarius happens on Thanksgiving night, and also happens to be a Solar Eclipse.  You’re about to be opening doors all over the place.  Make sure you’re out and about and really looking for the ones that will suit you. 

CAPRICORN

Read for last week.  You’re still picking up on the kinds of subtleties that often pass you right by.  It takes some practice to learn how to distinguish true intuition from just the noise in your mind, but you’re making giant steps toward getting there.  The Full Moon in a fellow earth sign is supporting every single good intention:  watch out for synchronicities that provide you with exactly what you need at the very last minute.  Don’t stop believin’:  the best part about your current process is all the faith it’s helping you build up.    

AQUARIUS

Here’s where things really start to happen.  Thursday’s Full Moon in a fellow fixed sign is challenging you to prove how and where you’re completely ready.  Luckily, you’re feeling fresh bursts of energy this week with the outer planet Neptune finally returning to forward motion and on its way out of Aquarius.  Even better, Mars finally moves out of Leo, your opposite sign, helping you deal with less grief from other people and the outside world.  You have plenty of space to make whatever you want to make of yourself right now, take full advantage. 

PISCES

Look for things to stay busy for the next few weeks.  If you know it’s coming, you’ll be able to welcome it in all the right ways.  Everybody you’re encountering right now has something significant to show you, and you have an equal amount of wisdom and feeling to give right back.  It’s all about exchanging energy, do your best to keep it positive.  That includes what you’re receiving as well as what you’re putting out.  Watch out for people who are set on keeping it grim and do your best to steer clear.