Overview 

The Full Moon in Pisces represents a profound vision of a future of inclusiveness, as necessity draws together human efforts, building a new stage of progress and forgiveness. The Moon in Pisces, on Wednesday transits Saturn, bringing a flashback of the Saturn/Sun opposition aspect of last week with a jolt of thunder from Mars with Libra quincunx aspect. Neptune retro in Pisces sextile aspect to Pluto retro in Capricorn is a very long-term aspect that indicates a fatalistic process of disintegration and reformation, primarily of institutions and governmental powers. On Thursday, a quincunx aspect to Venus in Leo followed by a sextile aspect to Jupiter in Taurus as the Moon transits Pisces, with a preview of things to come. Venus turns direct on September 5^th and makes a square aspect to Jupiter in mid-September. Jupiter turns retrograde on September 5^th, as the two benefic planets are stationary for the day, in a wide square aspect. Jupiter in Taurus is disposed of by Venus, the ruler of Taurus. Thus, they are already working simultaneously and harmonizing. Mercury retro in Virgo makes a trine aspect to Jupiter on September 5^th, a day to take note of an announcement of a favorable outcome, and a new school year. The Moon ingress Taurus on Sunday, the Moon is in a conjunction aspect to Jupiter and trine aspect to Mercury on Sunday, a day of ease of expression and enjoyment, a day to take the family to enjoy a time in nature. The Sun makes a conjunction aspect with Mercury and tine aspect to Jupiter as Jupiter turns retro and Venus turns direct. Harmonious vibes prevail, as events seem to flow toward the future.    

Overview

September 16^th — Mercury in Virgo returns to direct motion
September 17-18^th — Venus and Jupiter square aspect
September 21-October 7^th — Venus sextile aspect to Mars
September 23^rd — Sun ingress Libra
All of September — Outer planets Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, and Saturn retrograde

Summary of major aspect of the week

Full Moon in Pisces
August 30-31 2023
(Blue Moon)

Wednesday August 30^th — The Moon ingress to Pisces (13:58 UT) and makes a quincunx aspect to Mars in Libra. This puts us off balance, for the moment, as alternatives are considered. Aggressive Mars is quincunx aspect to Saturn retro in Pisces as the Moon transits staid Saturn, the past disintegrates (Pisces), and the full Moon in Pisces represents a profound vision of a future of inclusiveness, necessity drawing together human efforts, building a new stage of progress and forgiveness. Saturn retro quincunx aspect to Mars in Libra, doubly approaching (with an orb of 1 deg and 12’) with an intense challenge to restrictive or even false statements. Ceres in Libra makes an intense quincunx aspect to Uranus retro in Taurus, as a legislation of equal rights is at odds with economic growth. A third close aspect of this Full Moon is that of Mercury retro in Virgo quincunx to Chiron retro in Aries, a difficult analysis may question personal experience.

Thursday August 31^st — The Moon in Pisces quincunx aspect to Venus retro in Leo before daybreak (US time zones) it may be that one may question fidelity, and suffer from illusions. The Moon is then sextile aspect to Jupiter in Taurus with a more realistic approach, and a possibility, if one puts in effort, to build a relationship with more empathy. The Moon then transits to the opposition aspect with Mercury retro in Virgo. There is a cathartic effect possible, as review of past experiences can be recalled easily with total recall today. Mars in Libra quincunx aspect to Saturn retro in Pisces could indicate a challenge to relate truthfully. Each generation should improve childrearing methods and education in order to advance as a civilization. More love, more understanding, better communication. The Moon makes a sextile aspect to Uranus retro in Taurus as work can be done to improve the economic future for the oppressed. The Moon makes a conjunction aspect with Neptune retro, and is then sextile aspect to Pluto, late night hours in the US, as dream images reflect events, morning hours on September 1^st in the eastern hemisphere, as fear exists as a daily feature.

Friday September 1^st — The Moon ingress to Aries early today (US time zones), afternoon in Europe and the Mideast, as a refreshed atmosphere allows for a focused plan of action. Mars in Libra reaches the partile quincunx aspect to Saturn retro in Pisces, and the Moon makes an opposition aspect to Mars. The Moon is disposed of by Mars, so the search for a meaningful goal expression, such as war plans, political maneuvering, or personal ambitions continues. The Moon quincunx aspect to the Sun later in the day, could mean a reality check, or self-critique to improve position to achieve. Accepting the view of an adversary as authentic gains respect. The Moon makes a trine aspect to Venus retro in Leo overnight, or Saturday morning in UK, Europe and the Mideast. You may want to reach out to those who you may have wronged in the past to receive the best results for future benefic aspects.

Saturday September 2^nd — The Moon in Aries makes a semi-sextile aspect to Jupiter in Taurus, and Jupiter makes a trine aspect with Mercury retro in Virgo. Events lead to expanded powers. This may also mean a request for more aid as the Moon makes a quincunx aspect to Mercury retro. Health care plans are under scrutiny.

Sunday September 3^rd — The Moon ingress to Taurus (15:01 UT), morning hours in the US. Mercury retro approaches the trine aspect to Jupiter in Taurus, with Jupiter stationary preparing to turn retro on Tuesday. The Moon makes a sextile aspect to Saturn retro in Pisces and a quincunx aspect to Mars in Libra, as budgetary concerns could limit spending over the holiday weekend.

Monday September 4^th — The Moon in Taurus makes a trine aspect to the Sun in Virgo, then reaches the conjunction aspect to Jupiter in Taurus, trine aspect to Mercury retro in Virgo, bolstering spending power. A square aspect to Venus retro in Leo sets off recreational expenditures, and Jupiter turns retrograde as the Moon approaches the conjunction aspect. Blessed with abundance, we return to normal activities. Venus returns to direct motion, putting aside the nostalgia for a carefree childhood.

Tuesday September 5^th — The Sun in Virgo approaches the conjunction aspect with Mercury retro, while the Moon in Taurus makes a trine aspect to Pluto retro in Capricorn. Details are worked on for a comprehensive solution. The Moon ingress to Gemini (20:08 UT). The past seems to recede in consciousness as the Moon square aspect to Saturn retro in Pisces, with a sharp reminder of unsolved issues. The Moon is then trine aspect to Mars in Libra for late night conversations, morning hours on Wednesday in Russia and Ukraine.

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Gimelstar
August 29, 2023
Jerusalem, Israel