2012 Aquarius New Moon the Rest and Cleansing Time And Chinese New Year of the Water Dragon
By Dale Osadchuk
23 Jan 2012 at 2.40am EST and 7.40am GMT
22 Jan 2012 at 11.40pm PST
As the sisters climbed the path to the Star Temple the western horizon was ablaze with crimson and gold. Grandfather Sun had just set and night was beginning. Because this was a New Moon darkness would allow the Starry Ones to be very prominent in the indigo sky. Shooting Star was always happy when she could receive the messages from the Star People. She was the Keeper of their Wisdom. She also could talk to the animals. As she and Snowy Owl reached the Sacred Space she said out loud “I wonder what the message will be tonight?” As soon as the words were spoken all the Animal Totems for the different Moon cycles appeared at the entrance to the Star Temple.
Brown Otter and Black Otter led the way. They were Shooting Star’s spirit walkers. Before she had received her medicine name she was called Laughing Otter. The Otters’ gift was playfulness and sharing. She was delighted to see her dear friends for that was how she thought of them. Then all the other spirit walkers entered the Temple. Cougar, Wolf, Red Tailed Hawk, Beaver, Deer, Flicker, Salmon, Brown Bear, Crow, Raven, Snake, Elk, Owl, and Snow Goose joined the circle. Shooting Star and Snowy Owl knew this was an important ceremony for each spirit walker was a guide for every two legged.
As the group settled in their places Shooting Star heard a booming voice from the east direction. It was Red Warrior Star. “I am here to tell you the time for introspection and healing is the focus for the two leggeds in the far away time. Most humans have forgotten how to listen to their inner voice because they are too concerned with taking action in an outer way. Usually I am all for action for that is my purpose but I am going on a backwards journey beginning with this Rest and Cleansing Moon Time. For the next three Moon cycles I am asking the two leggeds to allow Brown Bear to guide them so that healing and wholeness can happen. Red Tailed Hawk will also assist bringing messages from Creator and Great Mystery about how to do that.” Red Warrior momentarily disappeared behind some Cloud People which gave those in the circle the chance integrate the message.
As he reappeared he continued to say “I ask all of you to be guides for those who are needing to learn how to listen to their Inner Knowing. In order to do that humans need to heal the past so they can walk into the new with peace in their hearts and balance in their lives. Only then will they find their true selves. Go now and be the spiritual guides for those who are ready.”
Shooting Star, Snowy Owl, and all the Animal Totems rose up together. They were ready to fulfill the request Red Warrior Star had asked of them.
Each of us has access to all the Animal Totems mentioned in our story for they are found in the 12 sections that make up our individual Natal Mandala. The Red Warrior Star is also activating some aspect of our life experience as he goes on his retrograde journey Jan 23 to Apr 13. Wherever Virgo is in your birth chart Mars, the planet of action, is taking a rest. This can be frustrating for the world demands that we focus “out there”. While Mars is in Virgo (Nov 10, 2011 to July 03, 2012) the Animal Totem who guides us is Brown Bear, introspection and healing. Red Tailed Hawk, spiritual messenger, is the natural guide for Mars so we must pay attention to the symbols and signs Creator and Great Mystery send us on this journey to wholeness.
The planet of action does not like this journey in Virgo very much and kind of resents the retrograde journey for it requires looking within and readjusting and realigning our focus. Mars would rather be off fighting a battle “out there” somewhere. Since he only goes on a backward journey once in 26 months we must take advantage of the opportunity to connect within. Whatever you were focused on from Nov 17, 2011 to now, Jan 23, 2012, is up for review, adjustment, re-visioning, and realignment until Apr 13. But Mars will not clear his retrograde shadow until June 19 so expect some residue to remain until then. If you know your birth time an astrologer can tell you what area of your life the Red Warrior is activating. Even without birth time the natal planets being aspected can be identified giving you insight into the journey for the next 5 months. Remember Virgo’s esoteric meaning is mind, body, and spirit integration so we can be of spiritual service.
Mars is a 6th Ray planet and Virgo a 6th Ray sign. It is the Ray of Idealism and Devotion. As we have mentioned in the past a difficult Ray to master for it is sometimes expressed through dogma and fanaticism. Virgo has a need to be “right” and Mars has a need to act assertively. Who knows how this retrograde journey will activate world events. The other 6th Ray planet is Neptune. The questions are; what is true, what is not true, what can never be true. Neptune is a symbol for illusion or enlightenment. On a personal level focus on inner healing and your intuitive knowing and all will come into alignment. Virgo is also a 2nd Ray sign, Divine Love and Wisdom, so the support from Creator and Great Mystery is all around you as you choose wholeness.
The Archangels who guide us for this Mars retrograde journey in Virgo are Uriel, peace and love, and Aurora Grace, gentleness and ease for the 6th Ray. Archangels Jophiel, spiritual vision and creative power, and Constance Christine, spiritual illumination and enlightenment are our 2nd Ray guides. The amazing support from the Universe is always there for us. All we need to do is ask.
This New Moon at 02 degrees 42 minutes of Aquarius also marks the Chinese New Year of the Water Dragon. This is a very powerful symbol for it was the Animal Totem associated with the Emperor. This mythical creature promises the gifts of courage, inner strength, good fortune, abundance, and prosperity. Dragons are fiery and can be fierce. I know as I live with two Fire Dragons. But water is a symbol for intuitive guidance and flowing with life. This Water Dragon is a powerful guide for all us as we travel the path that this much talked about year 2012 opens for us. If you are turning 60 years of age this year ( if you are born in Jan or Feb 1952 or 1953 you would have to check the dates for your year of birth as the Chinese calendar is a lunar one) this is the year of your birth Dragon. This is a very significant and powerful year for you.
I am going to copy the rest of the insights for this Rest and Cleansing Aquarius New Moon Time from a previous article with some revisions as clock time is of the essence at the moment. Mars is the ruler of my natal Sun in Aries so I am already feeling the retrograde influence but wanted to share the spiritual meaning of this Lunation.
Aquarius, the 11th sign of the Zodiac shows us, wherever it falls in our natal Mandala, the gifts our Soul has chosen to give to the world. That is what is being emphasised with this Aquarius New Moon. It is asking you to make a deeper commitment to living your Soul Purpose and join friends and groups that are wanting to raise the vibration of the collective consciousness from fear to love. All the protests that began in 2011 are about to manifest more intensely. Aquarius asks us to support the concept of freedom for all.
The Animal Totem for this New Moon is Otter, the power of curiosity, joy, playfulness, sharing, and friendship. Otter teaches us to go with the flow and experience life’s challenges effortlessly and easily. This Spirit Walker also reminds us of the value of loyalty and companionship along our journey. Wisdom Keeper is the Clan Mother who guides us at this New Moon. She is the keeper of planetary memory and all Earth records, particularly the stone and crystal kingdoms. She is the guardian of sacred traditions, sacred points of view, and honouring the truth in all things. She teaches us the value of friendship and the importance of our connection to all our relations. She teaches us to be fully present in the moment and to follow our dreams and vision. More of her story can be found in the 13 Original Clan Mothers and Earth Medicine, both by Jamie Sams.
Aquarius, along with Leo, is found on the Tarot Constellation of Strength. It is the principle of balance between the material and spiritual planes. The theme is courage of your convictions, acknowledging the strength within, COURAGE TO BE YOURSELF AND ACKNOWLEDGING YOUR CONNECTION TO SOURCE. We have capitalized the latter for this is what Aquarius emphasises.
Again this is what this New Moon and Mars retrograde is asking you to do.
Aquarius is only found on the 5th Ray of Concrete Knowledge and Healing. This is the Ray of doctors, chiropractors, and dentists who practice western medicine but also the Ray of alternative healers who practice energy medicine to facilitate mind, body, and spirit alignment. Again this is the focus of the Mars retrograde journey. The Archangels who guide us at this New Moon are Raphael, the shinning one who heals, and Mary, nurturing Divine unconditional love. Whenever you call on them they will always answer.
The ruler of this Aquarius New Moon is Uranus, the planet of unpredictability and breakthrough. He is in Aries and working in harmony with the Moon and Sun in Aquarius and travelling with the dwarf planet Ceres, the nurturing principle. Together they support freedom of the individual and personal empowerment. Uranus and Ceres in Aries are square Pluto, transformation, in Capricorn, society. This aspect between Uranus and Pluto of finding new ways of doing things is just the tip of the iceberg. Their “square dance” will be in full swing early June to mid-October, 2012. Stay tuned for the next step and as the song says “when you get the chance to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance.”
The Moon phases are not written yet but I am including what is. I will do the rest when I can. I am asking Mars to support rather than block. Just one more reminder about the Mars retrograde journey. Virgo is the 9th sign and active on the Constellation of The Hermit, the principle of introspection and personal integrity. It is also about completion. Always remember when the Universe closes one door it has already opened another. When the timing is right your will see the new gateway and walk through it with ease.
Blessings Dale
Here are the Moon phases and planetary activations. All times are 75 west longitude EDT
Aquarius New Moon 02 Aquarius 42 - Jan 23- 2.40am EST- This is the Rest and Cleansing Moon with Otter, playfulness, sharing, and companionship, as our guide. The Clan Mother is Wisdom Keeper who teaches to honour the truth in all things. She is guardian of all sacred traditions and sacred points of view. As Uranus is the ruler for this New Moon unpredictability may be the theme for this cycle. As you make your wishes and affirmations let your inner knowing guide you. This is also the Chinese New Year of the Water Dragon- Dragons are viewed as fiery and all powerful as they were symbols for the emperor. Because this is the year of the Water Dragon the impetuous fire may be somewhat subdued. The Dragon year promises good fortune, charismatic attraction, personal power, and being guided by your inner knowing. It is a year of luck and blessings that you create through your own spiritual truth. Remember Dragons can fly and so can you when you believe in yourself.
Mercury in Capricorn trine Mars in Virgo- Jan 23- 6.15am EST- Use this early morning aspect to identify what it is that you want to focus on healing as the planet of action is about to go on his rare backwards journey. As a healer teacher you can only help others transform if you have gone through your own transformation regarding a particular issue. Work with the gift the planet of life force is about to bring into your experience. Mars turns retrograde at 23 degrees Virgo- 7.54pm EST- Mars the planet of action entered his retrograde shadow on Nov 17, 2011. You now have the opportunity to re-evaluate, readjust, redefine, and eventually re-vision where you want to put your focus and creation energy. It is a bit of a long process as Mars will be retrograde until Apr 13, 2012 and finally clears his retrograde shadow June 19, 2012. Patience is required something Mars is not good at but fortunately Virgo is.
Pisces Crescent Moon- Jan 26- 8.58pm to Jan 30- 11.10pm- If your skies are clear tonight look for beautiful Venus travelling with the Crescent Moon. This is the expansion, growth, and manifestation of your vision phase. Just remember Mars turned retrograde on Jan 23 so taking action may be blocked. Use this blessing to look within and strengthen your relationship to your Soul Essence and Soul Purpose. At 11.53pm the Moon and Mars are in opposition. Do not let yourself get drawn into an emotional “tug of war”. The purpose of an opposition is to find balance. Continue to connect with your Sacred Center and you will find that within.
Mercury in Capricorn square Saturn in Libra- Jan 27- 4.20am- This aspect can have you re-examining your relationship commitments today. If you feel limited and restricted remember the other person is not responsible for how you feel. You are and only you can make the necessary changes. Mercury enters Aquarius- 1.12pm- The planet of the mind is asking you to focus on your gift to give to the Universe. When you are able to put your energy into your Soul Purpose all else will come into alignment. Mercury has a short journey through Aquarius (until Feb 13) so do not miss this opportunity to connect with the Cosmos and express your spiritual vision.
Mercury in Aquarius sextile Uranus in Aries- Jan 28- 1.26pm- This is a wonderful aspect for activating new beginnings. Uranus is considered to be the higher octave of Mercury so will emphasise your connection to the Cosmos. Let your mind soar to new heights and know you are always supported by Creator and Great Mystery. Mercury in Aquarius square Jupiter in Taurus- 11.08pm- Some people who are focused on the material plane may question your vision tonight. They may see you as irresponsible but that is their perspective. When you are in tune with the Universe magic happens. When you are aligned with your Soul Purpose what others think is not important. Remember the second agreement “Don’t take anything personally.” (The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz)
Taurus First Quarter Moon- Jan 30- 11.10pm to Feb 04- 12.41am- This is the make a decision, take action, and break through or break free phase. The Moon in Taurus is asking you to look at how your material possessions enhance your life or way down your spirit. This phase is an excellent one for clearing out your closets physically, mentally, and emotionally. Relationship dynamics are about to enter an opposition energy so the clearer you are the easier it will be for you to stay empowered and grounded in your Sacred Center.
Venus in Pisces opposite Mars in Virgo- Feb 01- 6.41pm- We are now in the middle of the relationship lessons that began on May 23 2011. Here is what we wrote about this relationship focus.
“Mars conjunct Venus in Taurus- May 23- 4.25am- The new relationship cycle begins today (May 23, 2011) with Mars and Venus at 09 degrees Taurus 01 minutes and takes us to Apr 07, 2013. That is almost 2 years. The theme will be shared values, resources, and beliefs. It is also about honouring and empowering yourself as much as you do your partner. The Animal Totem who guides us is Beaver, the builder of the new. The planet who guides us is Venus, Love. Pluto at 07 degrees Capricorn 02 minutes is in harmony with both Mars and Venus and so the signature for this new relationship cycle is healing, transformation, and renewal on a personal and universal level. Pluto is retrograde so that means doing the work at the deepest place within. Embrace this wonderful opportunity and you will be helping the Earth Mother in her healing.”
From all the readings I have been doing in the last few months relationships are not doing too well. Breakup after breakup is being reported. The opposition that begins early this morning lasts until Mar 04. When the relationship planets oppose each other it can feel like a battle. Mars (Yang) wants to dominate. Venus (Yin) wants balance. Think of this phase as being on a seesaw. If one person is heavier (energy wise) you end up in the air with no way to reach ground. The key to the opposition is to co-operate so that the seesaw is perfectly balanced and there is balance and harmony. For some relationships it is too late and you may get pulled into a tug of war. Stand your ground but be centered in your compassionate heart. Let go with love.
Neptune enters Pisces- Feb 03- 2.03pm- We had a preview from Apr to Aug 2011 when the planet of illusion or enlightenment first entered Pisces. He then retrograded back into Aquarius (collective consciousness and individual freedom) for his final pass. Now he has re-entered the sign he rules and will be there until Jan 2026. Neptune and Pisces are associated with The Arts so we may have some innovative new forms in that area particularly associated with fantasy. This combination has a very mystical quality to it. The shadow side is escapism into addictive behaviours. We will just have to wait and see how the world reacts. I expect some issues around the oceans, which Pisces rules, and oil, which Neptune rules, to come into the forefront. On a personal level work with this influence to strengthen your connection to your Soul Essence Wisdom. This is a 14 year journey. Enjoy it. We will write more in the coming months.
Gemini Gibbous Moon- Feb 04- 12.41am to Feb 07- 4.55pm- This is the analyze, adjust, evaluate, redefine, and integrate phase. Whatever needs to be aligned the Moon in Gemini is asking you to make choices from your inner guidance and not just your logical mind. The key for working with the energies for the next few months is to be balanced within and staying connected to your Sacred Center.
It has been a bit of a struggle writing the Moon phases but there is a reason for that. I am extremely busy but also have Saturn (blocks) currently in Libra (balance) opposing my natal Mercury (communicating through writing) and natal Venus (creative expression) in Aries (frustration). I will take my advice and connect within to find balance.
The rest of the Moon phases for this cycle will be included in the Full Moon posting. I hope to start the Moon Circles again in March. I miss the energy.
Blessings Dale
Dale Osadchuk is an Artist, Spiritual Astrologer, and Transformational Counsellor and is available for consultations in Sharon (just north of Newmarket) Ontario, Canada in person or by telephone. You can contact her at the home number 905-589-0192 or e-mail listed below. To receive her brochure of Astrological Sessions, New Moon Meditation Schedule or to be added to her free New Moon list contact her at daleosadchuk@rogers.com you can also find Dale on www.facebook.com www.TheRisingSun.ca and www.crystalwind.ca
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