"The two most powerful warriors are patience and time."

— Leo Tolstoy

We continue to unwind the implications of last Wednesday's Full Moon (9:45 PM PDT 1° Taurus/Scorpio) this week with helpful assistance from the culmination of the Jupiter-Chiron trine. Jupiter and Chiron work together to help us find wisdom and build trust in the midst of continuing unpredictability and skepticism. There is an extraordinary emphasis on the Fixed/Cardinal cusps — Uranus has retrograded back to the cusp of Taurus/Aries and Venus opposes at the retrograde crossing of the Scorpio/Libra cusp. These planets both aspect the lunar nodes on the [...]

"Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference."

— Jane Goodall

The current, waxing lunar cycle keeps us focused on the process of rebuilding our connection to the world around us without abandoning our own individuality. Venus continues her retrograde motion, keeping us on edge, skeptical, and potentially suspicious of others who we may actually need in some way. We find ourselves on an incredibly steep learning curve this week as we reach the 1st quarter phase of this lunar cycle. We may find that our demand for freedom keeps us stuck if we aren't inclined to allow others the same freedom that we're demanding. When we try to work towards a 'greater good for the greatest number' [...]