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Astrology December 31, 2023: Moon Enters Self-improvement Virgo

31 Sunday Dec 2023

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“No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you’ve come from, you can always change, become a better version of yourself.” – Madonna

On this very last day of 2023, perhaps it is fitting that Waning Luna is shifting into perfecting Virgo (6:54 am), as many of us go about crafting/rolling out our well-meaning list of NYE intentions/resolutions for next year now, with self-improvement strategies likely nearing the top of that list.

(In fact, according to a recent October survey by Forbes, the most commonly selected new year’s resolution for 2024 among respondents was fitness. Also, 62% of respondents stated that they felt pressured to set a new year’s resolution.)

With the daily Moon transiting Virgo, we tend to focus on optimizing our resources, troubleshooting, tidying up, and being of service. Virgo can also be more health conscious.

Early this afternoon, Luna opposes minimalist, restrictive Saturn in Pisces (1:24 pm). While this influence is thought to impart a more exacting, less social vibe, it may be ideal for planning or decluttering as well as reflection.

Luna’s trine to expansive, jovial Jupiter in Taurus (6:10 pm) could be described as almost a polar opposite to the Moon-Saturn energy as it is perceived to be both upbeat and inclusive. The champagne glass is unequivocally half-full at this time!

“I believe when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade…and try to find someone whose life has given them vodka and have a party.” – Ron White

*All times EST

On This Day in History: US President Harry Truman signs Presidential Proclamation 2714, which officially declared the cessation of all hostilities in WWII.

Even though the actual combat of the war ended May 8, 1945, in Europe and September 2, 1945, in the Pacific, the state of war was not lifted off of Japan and Germany in order to give a reason for the necessity of occupation troops in these countries. Once the War Crime Trials were over, the hostilities were seen as over.

The signing of Presidential Proclamation 2714 is also the legal basis for the end of World War II. As a result, any person who served between December 7,1941 and December 31, 1946, is considered a World War II veteran. (Wikipedia)

Among the astrological aspects on 12/31/46: Mars, the planet of war, was just separating from an exact conjunction to the authoritative Sun in Capricorn, the sign of government. Mars was also exactly square to dissolving Neptune in Libra, the sign of peace and diplomacy. Mars square Neptune sometimes suggests an avoidance of direct confrontation, often due to weariness or tiredness. It may also signal passive-aggressive or deceptive/delusional behavior. Thought it was very interesting, though, that in this case, it was correlated with the formal recognition of the cessation of hostilities.  Mars is also thought to be exalted in Capricorn because its actions when in that sign are perceived to be more cautious, disciplined, and strategic.

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Happy New Year’s Eve!

I know this has been a tough year for many, but hopefully things will be better in 2024. 

“The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/peace

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proclamation_2714

https://www.onthisday.com/events/december/31

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/party

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/self-improvement

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Astrology April 12, 2020: The Waning Gibbous Moon

12 Sunday Apr 2020

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The nurturing Moon, now in its Waning Gibbous phase, remains in optimistic Sagittarius, the sign of the archer, during the day time, giving us yet another chance to buoyantly re-charge our emotional batteries, in part, by seeking out activities or outlets that supply us with a sense of higher purpose or meaning, or that speak to our noble dreams in some fashion. Later, when Luna moves into practical Capricorn (at 8:05 pm), we are more focused on our duties and or the logistical end of things, the specific “how-to” of manifesting our intentions, especially those that we set at the New Moon in Aries, on March 22nd, that are perhaps still lingering around us like a patch of thinning clouds on a distant horizon. One of the inherent powers of a crusty Capricorn Moon is that it is an excellent determiner of what has real viability, and what does not.

*All times EDT.

Born On This Day: Tom Clancy, an American novelist born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1947 (d. 2013). He was best known for his technically detailed espionage and military-science storylines set during and after the Cold War. More than 100 million copies of his books were sold. (Wikipedia)

“Nothing is as real as a dream. Responsibilities need not erase it. Duties need not obscure it. Because the dream is within you, no one can take it away.” T.C.

Happy Easter, to those who celebrate the day. Easter, by the way, is traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday after the first Full Moon after the Spring Equinox. This particular Full Moon is also known as the “Egg Moon” or the “Paschal Moon.” The word “Paschal” also means Passover in Greek.

Hope it’s a good one! Be safe.

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/3892.Tom_Clancy

https://www.onthisday.com/birthdays/april/12#

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Patrice Astrology February 27, 2011: “Goal Setting” Capricorn Moon

26 Saturday Feb 2011

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“If you don’t know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else.” Lawrence J. Peter

The ambitious Capricorn Moon reminds us of the importance of setting our daily goals or intentions as a way to achieve success. Of course,  goal-setting can be difficult, if we are not really clear about what it is that we hope to accomplish.

Since Saturn-ruled Capricorn pertains to the tangible structures or forms that we build up around ourselves in order to feel safe and secure, with these elements also helping to define us as individuals, today may be a good time to give serious thought to exactly what it is that we would like to see take shape in our lives, as well as formulating specific action plans on how to get there. Also providing us with a big strategic advantage here today: The Moon’s harmonious sextiles to both the empowering Sun (6:48 am EST) and articulating Mercury (10:48 am EST), in visualizing Pisces, which should help us become more aware of our individual purpose (Sun). With Moon sextile Sun, we are more apt to “feel (Moon) our power (Sun).”

Later on, the Moon forms a restrictive square to taskmaster Saturn in partnership Libra (9:36 pm EST). A time when we may have to tackle old relationship issues, or possibly address some of our fears or concerns (Saturn). Moon-Saturn energy tends to be a little on the heavy side, or at least more subdued. Too, it ought to be interesting to see how this restraining, more serious Saturnian energy, may play out at the 83rd annual Academy Awards ceremony tonight. Heard earlier that the weather was probably going to be a problematic issue or challenge (Saturn). Leave it to Saturn to be a wet blanket. 🙂

Famous Birthdays February 27th: Chelsea Clinton (31), Ralph Nader (77), Elizabeth Taylor (79), Josh Groban (30)

“I’ve always admitted that I’m ruled by my passions.” Elizabeth Taylor (Liz also has her Moon in passionate Scorpio.) Special birthday wishes for you, Elizabeth! Hope you get to feeling better soon.

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

Hollywood: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1156729

Taylor: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/e/elizabeth_taylor.html

YouTube  Josh Groban You Raise Me Up (Rain) runner157

birthdays: http://www.astro.com/

Peter: http://www.quotegarden.com/goals.html

mosaic sun: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1327692

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