We are in a profound collective time period for bringing closure to old chapters of our lives and moving into blessed, uncharted territory. With Saturn moving through the final degrees of Scorpio, circumstances that create intense fear and anxieties associated with endings and letting go are up for many of us. Tomorrow's incredibly emotional Pisces Full Moon, which is exact at 2:36 PM EDT, clearly shows that letting go may be exactly what is needed to receive the blessings of now.

The Piscean Experience

As the final sign of the zodiac, Pisces is the realm where we let go of conscious thoughts and control and get into the flow of Divine Love. We merge with a sense of connectivity to Source and with others on a profound spiritual level here, releasing left-brain logic to channel transcendent beauty and compassion through the arts, meditation, and generous service to others. In Piscean waters, we are called to simply be, to feel, to engage in experiences that can defy expression through words alone. This is where we dissolve back into a sense of Oneness, and symbolically shows where cycles end. 

There is a strong correlation with this full moon and Saturn's last days in Scorpio, which will usher in a new era for the next 30 years in the area of intimate relationships, money, and asserting healthy boundaries in relationships and resources. If you're on the brink of those endings and new beginnings and feeling anxious or afraid, take a few long, deep breaths and observe any emotions that arise. Be brave; remember that all endings lead to new life, and the life that awaits on the other side is well worth anything we're about to leave behind.

The energy of this full moon - a supermoon, no less - has been building throughout the week, and many people are experiencing unusually strong emotions and perhaps even deep spiritual experiences. Being overcome by emotion now is possible, even for those who aren't usually tuned in to deep feeling-oriented wavelengths. Cathartic release through tears will be especially cleansing. 

**Tomorrow's full moon also acts as the gateway into eclipse season, pulling us into the energies of an intense time period of change and transformation that will last through mid-October.**

Jupiter-Sun Opposite Moon-Neptune: Divine Blessings On The Way

The potential for enormous blessings via Jupiter in Virgo figures strongly into this full moon. Its placement directly opposite the full moon and Neptune shows that amazing gifts are waiting for us if we can let go of fear, of familiar ways of doing things, of fear of change and perceived vulnerability - right in line with releasing so-called "death anxiety" characteristic of Saturn leaving Scorpio. Jupiter funnels in enormous blessings - perhaps gifts of deep love and spiritual renewal when paired with Neptune - but we need to act on those opportunities to receive the blessings that await us.

The need to merge body and spirit is strong now, with Jupiter's journey through Virgo just beginning and the Sun intensifying our focus here. Blending the etheric with care of the physical body through healthy diet and self-care can help ground us as intense emotions are the norm this weekend. The Pisces-Virgo opposition also highlights where we are stuck in patterns of illusionary thinking and would benefit from exercising greater discernment in our lives.

Be the love this weekend; bask in feelings to the fullest; honor the mind-body-spirit components of the Earthly life in equal measure. May blessings of joy and abundance be yours!

The current Venus Retrograde in Leo is a central part of today's new moon, which was exact at 10:54 AM EDT. This new moon closely coincides with the midpoint of the Venus Rx cycle, a 42-day review period of all things related to relationships and values - values taken to including our financial circumstances, personal values, and our sense of self-worth and appreciation. This cycle also relates to the exploration of aesthetic tastes and preferences, what we want in life, and how we go about manifesting our desires.

Leo is a sign of play, appreciation, and courage - the courage to shine out our soul's gifts and essence without letting fear stifle us. And being held back by old ways of doing and being can fall by the wayside more easily now while the Sun and Moon are trine Uranus, an aspect that opens the flow for total self-expression and for liberation from choices or circumstances that hold us back. Emotional freedom can flow, and connections with people that are outside of our usual circle - or those whose ideas and perspectives can offer us a new vantage point - can expand our sense of what is possible.

There are always many possibilities as to how astrological events can impact us, but a theme I've observed in approaching this new moon is people finding the courage to approach the realm of relationships differently. This might mean we find ourselves reliving old relationship patterns that don't serve us, only to realize that we're finally ready to move on from those choices. Maybe we've found ourselves in a situation where letting go in a relationship is the only option when we're used to having control; perhaps we're reworking how we express our feelings to a lover or a friend, or are revisiting ways in which we can go about making money in more fulfilling ways. And of course, the most foundational aspect of love is healthy self-love - the appreciation of ourselves, of seeing our worth, of taking pride in who we are and in the gifts we have to share. 

Regardless of our own aspects of self-love, relationships, or money that might be ripe for an upgrade now, changing old patterns takes courage. It's always easier to stay in our "comfort zone" even if it means being chronically unfulfilled. But this Leo New Moon asks us to push the boundaries of our own courage, to take the leaps of faith into the unknown!

With a retrograde Venus conjunct this new moon, there's an energy of the foundations for new beginnings being laid, but putting those new beginnings into motion may need to wait until Venus goes direct on September 6. This is not the time to force results in romance or finances, but a time to reflect, observe, and contemplate future choices. Patience is key; the timing of planetary cycles always coincides with life events, and many of us will find our lives aligning with progress in these areas when Venus goes direct.

Mercury and Pluto are also trine to one another at this new moon, opening the door to communication and new ideas. This will give us the capacity to deeply analyze our circumstances and allow clear seeing as to how we can build more stable futures for ourselves. This supports the new moon's themes quite well in making sure that we are impelled to see all aspects of a situation and make wise choices from a solid vantage point.

Key Questions For Contemplation

• Are you willing to let go of limiting perceptions and choice patterns in relationships?
• Are you willing to trust that the Universe is opening the door for a life full of joy, fulfillment, and vibrance if you have the courage to make necessary changes?
• Are you willing to love yourself and take pride in who you are without reservation? 
• Are you willing to honor and embrace your goodness, and to recognize and honor the goodness within others? Are you willing to embrace all of your worth to draw in more abundance in every form?
• Are you willing to be open, honest, and realistic in relationships and money now? Are you willing to be honest with yourself about what you truly want in love and money, and in all parts of life

What new moon wishes are you birthing into being? Are you willing to commit to loving yourself a little more, to taking leaps of faith in thoughts and action that can pave the way for more joy? New moon blessings to you - may love and courage be yours!

As Jupiter leaves behind the ultra-expressive terrain of Leo for the fastidious world of Virgo, our collective attention shifts to the little details in a big way! If you're suddenly feeling a bit of a pinch in your wallet, finding your focus brought to health and wellness matters, or your attention pulled to other parts of life that require much more intense focus than usual, you're right in line with this celestial change. Jupiter will be in Virgo from August 11, 2015 - September 9, 2016.

Jupiter always represents where we have the chance to expand ourselves and our world. It's there that new opportunities can arise in ways that serve to enrich our lives in ways that usually feel good and abundant in the end. With Jupiter in Virgo, we might feel a bit pinched for a while - the biggest planet has to tighten its belt a good bit and put on its reading glasses to make the most of the bits that Virgo demands attention to. But if we focus on those details sans unhealthy perfectionism while tuning into a little faith, we can craft amazing results that will bring big rewards in the future.

Here's an excerpt from the August 2015 edition of my new Monthly Astrological Planning Calendar that explains general changes and opportunities we can expect while Jupiter is in Virgo:

"Jupiter in Leo (July 2014 – August 2015) brought bold and playful self-expression, helping us open new doors for discovering how to shine our gifts and talents more confidently. If Jupiter is free to play, to tap into creativity and heart-courage and self-love like never before, its ingress into Virgo will bring us “down to earth” for some grounding and balance in the coming year. When Jupiter moves into Virgo, it can guide us in learning the benefit of more pragmatic and conservative approaches to life to use our inner and outer resources more wisely. We’ll also become more likely to tune into how good it feels to use our time and talents to help others, no matter how small our thoughtful gestures might be.

Jupiter in Virgo Key themes

• Opportunities to meld little details and “The Big Picture”
• Expansion and abundance through service to others
• Increased abundance through careful spending/saving habits, streamlining, and planning – the “little things” really do add up to big change!
• A focus on care of the physical body; new opportunities and breakthroughs for healing
• Newfound interest in care and integration of all parts of the Self
• Discovering foreign practices that can heal the body and foster mind-body-spirit connections (“foreign” meaning anything new to you, or from another country or cultural background)

Possible challenges

• Getting caught up in perfectionism
• Difficulty in letting go of criticism toward self and others
• Criticism and judgment toward others due to differences in personal truth, spirituality, religion, etc.
• Becoming caught up in rigid routines, health and wellness practices, or religious practices in ways that restrict healthy flow and spontaneity
• Slipping into “all or nothing” approaches to self-improvement and achieving goals
• “Playing small” through unfulfilling servitude or unhealthy self-sacrifice"

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