posted February 28, 2010 02:29 PM         

The Full Moon takes place across the Pisces -Virgo axis. Jupiter is joined to the Sun in Pisces opposite the Moon in Virgo. The expansive energy of Jupiter in the sign of the Sea will make us all emotional, expansive, connected and related to others around us. The Moon in Virgo offers discrimination skills to that emoting connectedness as well as a desire to be of service to others and take care of them. The idea behind the Pisces/Virgo axis is developing work and solid actual skills to transcend the collective and meet the needs of others. 　

Pisces/Virgo is my favorite axis as a good Virgo energy makes the world function in a fabulous manner while the Pisces energy allows you to see the soul's higher needs and soul's purpose. Both signs help us evolve to the next higher place we are headed ~ out into the collective to partner with the world or back into ourselves for a deeper and more profound experience as we give birth to ourselves once again. Both signs take place as we leave the mutable energy and the death of the previous life and prepare to go forward to the next chapter. New seasons begin after both Virgo and Pisces ~ we are at such a crossroads in our life and the heavens.　

"All pain is the pain of birth" according to Nietzsche. This Full Moon has some pain in it as we come to difficult realizations about ourselves or others. Mars Retrograde is drawing to a slow stop pointing out to our Sun and our ego where we connect in difficult ways with our own best interest. Kind of like knowing you are full yet not quite ready to stop eating ~ you push past the point of satiety into pain. The pain of recognition. The pain that you aren't the only one in the story. The deeper understanding of what you project onto the other guy or perhaps finally seeing what they project onto you. The pain of not being fully seen. So often in life, we filter out the parts of the story that support our soul's growth and focus on the criticism from the other that dampens our soul's path.

This is one of those moons where you need to watch what you say to yourself and watch what others say to you. Neptune and Chiron are immersed with Mercury right now. Any wounding words that come your way, notice them and reframe them. Any healing words that come your way, grab them and hold onto them. Words are where we get ourselves into problems with others and our own soul.　

Take time to sit quietly in either rain, snow, bath or the shower and reflect on the harsh words you've heard through out your life. Understand the universe wants to bath them right out of your being. Venus joined with Uranus in late Pisces says it is all about love and change. As Mercury starts to separate from his union with Neptune and Chiron, I want you focusing on the new mythology you are developing and operating under. 　

I am attending an astrology conference. One of the lectures, Eric Francis, spoke about all the new discoveries operating in the heavens and how to integrate their meaning into our charts. He faced resistance from those who say the old traditional way is better. Yes, there are conservatives in astrology too! Eric posed the question "Would you rather have a physician from the 1400s operate on your body or would you prefer one trained in the more modern techniques?" Asked that way, it is kind of a no brainer to answer. 　

Pose Eric's question to yourself. "Do you want to operate under the old belief systems and mythology that has guided you thus far in your life?" Or are you willing to upgrade your mythology, techniques and beliefs to try out and incorporate some new cool stuff that you've learned about yourself in your many years of life? 　

It is a dual world. You can look at things knowing it is not so black and white. Shades of grey abound. There are all sorts of levels of ambiguity. You can love and hate someone at the same time as well as wanting to be with them and desiring your independence at the same time. It takes imagining your new mythology for your life and starting to talk about it with the people closest to you. Get them talking about the changing mythology in their life too. We are all approaching a Cosmic Crossroads in June. We need to have our visions and plans ready to go!

Lynda Hill's interpretation of the Sabian image for the Moon is TWO HEADS LOOKING OUT AND BEYOND THE SHADOWS 　

Commentary: 'Two Heads Looking Out and Beyond the Shadows' is a Symbol of duality of thought and observation. This Symbol shows people looking at each other from a 'Shadowy', hidden perspective, as though they are checking each other out. The "Two Heads" can illustrate groups of people having different perspectives, or occupying different camps, 'Looking Out' and trying to understand, or investigate, what the "other" is doing.

Oracle: At the moment you may need to be able to see things from more than one side. While what's happening may not be entirely visible or obvious, it is necessary to look beyond the 'Shadows' and into the light. If you feel stuck in a situation because the details of what's really happening are unclear, try making some type of plan. Mapping out what alternatives there are and the outcomes of possible scenarios will be beneficial. The right plan of action can lead to light being shed and things being revealed. As there are 'Two Heads' two people observing the same thing can come to very different conclusions. There may be arguments, bickering and stalemates as they find it hard to agree with each other. Their observations can be quite different, but this can lead to interesting and useful solutions. The 'Two Heads' duality can exist in just one person's thoughts, and seeing both sides of a situation can result in difficulty in making up one's mind. The loss of the ability to make firm decisions and distinctions and the loss of faith can open the door to fear. Regardless of potential confusion, it is beneficial in some respect to look at every possible aspect of the situation you are in. This can provide more of an understanding of just how another person may feel or react. 　

Keywords: Duality of observation or thought. Being able to see both sides of a situation. Fear being the opposite of faith. People peering and peeking. Secret service and government agencies. Gunfights of the old west. Trench warfare. The media, the press, paparazzi, spies, private detectives. Conspiracy theories. Crossed eyes. 　

The Caution: Confused by duality of thought. Failing to see the integration and cohesion of more than one perspective. Schizophrenia. Fear freezing up positive attitudes. Debates. Stalemates. Making assumptions without the relevant information. Quarrelling. 　

Hearing both sides brings enlightenment. Believing only one side brings obscurity. Wei Cheng 　

Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. Helen Keller 　

I don't understand you. You don't understand me. What else do we have in common? Ashleigh Brilliant 　

Do I contradict myself? Very well; I contradict myself. Walt Whitman 　

Doubts are more cruel than the worst of truths. Anon 　

The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds, and the pessimist fears this is true. James Branch Cabell 　

That which we call sin in others, is experiment for us. Ralph Waldo Emerson 　

We don't see things as they are. We see them as we are. Anais Nin 　

Know that you are your own greatest enemy, but also your greatest friend. Jeremy Taylori 　

Lynda Hills interpretation of the Sabian image for the Sun and Jupiter is AN AVIATOR IN THE CLOUDS 　

Commentary: 'An Aviator in the Clouds' is an image of a pilot in his plane flying at such an altitude that he is amongst the 'Clouds'. Flying high can lead to feelings of being cut off and separate from reality and the real world. It must be exhilarating to be up so high and observing this wonderful other realm. It is only a matter of time before the 'Aviator' must come down out of the 'Clouds' as the constraints of his more earth-bound existence eventually kick in. 　

Oracle: There may be a need to transcend what's going on and to rise above difficulties. You may find that you have to rely on your intellectual or emotional skills to take you above and beyond your current situation. Just be aware that you may not be seeing the complete picture very clearly at the moment. Alternatively, you may be actively evading the real truth. If you take special notice, you will be able to see through illusions, to see through surface appearances to observe things that others may miss. Where are you sailing in the sky? Is it too high up to be able to really "see" anything? Do you feel the need to disconnect with what's going on and to simply observe instead of becoming involved? What will happen if you keep flying without watching how much fuel you have at your disposal, and you run out? Whatever the situation, put your energy into enjoying the journey. Watch, observe and learn. 　

Keywords: Elevated views. Always seeing the best in people and things. Peace and tranquility. The longing for transcendence. Not seeing limitations. Being in a refined "head space". Mastery. Flight, planes, pilots. Avoidance of time constraints. Pollyanna attitudes. Free flights of fantasy and escapism. The need for accurate navigation. Being in charge of the controls. Seeking higher truths. Maps. Compasses. Global satellite positioning. 　

The Caution: Sailing through difficulties or missing what's really going on. Escapist use of alcohol and drugs, etc. Lack of grounded energy or reality. Being unearthed. Escaping responsibilities. Isolating oneself. Completely missing the point. Feeling high and mighty and above everyone else, particularly with intellectual skills. Wrong turns. Missing the signs.

Here's a riddle for Our Age: when the sky's the limit, how can you tell you've gone too far? Rita Dove

No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings. William Blake 　

Flying might not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price. Amelia Eberhardt 　

No flying machine will ever fly from New York to Paris ... [because] no known motor can run at the requisite speed for four days without stopping. Orville Wright 　

As we do at such times, I turned on my automatic pilot and went through the motions of normalcy on the outside, so that I could concentrate all my powers on surviving the near-mortal wound inside. Sonia Johnson 　

Don't "over-control" like a novice pilot. Stay loose enough from the flow that you can observe it, modify, and improve it. Donald Rumsfeld

Let your soul be your pilot. Let your soul guide you. Sting