Astrological Blog
Your Winning High And Low Lunar Cycle
For many decades I have instructed my clients and students on following their personal High and Low Lunar Cycle. It’s never failed to work for any of them!
My late mentor, Charles Jayne, who has the illustrious title as “The father of modern technical astrology” firmly believed in the validity of the Cycles. In fact I’ve always followed his tradition with it by including a copy with each of my client’s forecast.
It may appear simple at first, maybe even a little too simple to have any true validity in the complex mathematical world of the professional astrologer. However, follow it. You’ll find it does work quite magically.
In a period of a little over 27 days the Moon passes thru your Sun sign. During this time you are at the peak of your Lunar Cycle. When the Moon passes thru the sign which is opposite your Sun sign you are at the bottom of your cycle.
The two heavenly “lights” in astrology are the Sun and the Moon. The Sun rules your consciousness and the Moon your subconscious.
Imagine an enormous cosmic spotlight shinning on you during your “highs.” You’re the star and can easily seize center stage. So let the world know it’s been missing something - you! Meet people, socialize, network and confidently make major moves and decisions. The “Force” will be with you. Physically and mentally you are at peak performance and your interests are being served and enhanced.
Have a problem? Ask for help. Seek favors and assistance from those in authority. Others will step-in offering their support. Want to sell something? Be it big or small expect a greater response to advertising during your Highs. Want a new job? Schedule interviews at this fortunate time.
Conversely you’re the unnoticed stagehand and not the star when the Moon by transit is in the sign opposite your natal Sun sign. You will be in your Lunar Low then. At this time the two luminaries are in a state of conflict. Sun, conscious vs. Moon, subconscious are ready to duke it out. Emotional impulses can run rampant and interfere with otherwise good judgement. Take care not to get involved in ego confrontations now. During this time the other person’s needs are in the limelight, not yours. It’s your time to be of service, not to be served.
If you seek a favor from someone you may wind up having to do one for them instead. Your needs are secondary to theirs. The spotlight is shining on your adversary. Negotiations favor the other party.
To determine the sign the Moon should be in transit for your High and Low Cycle, check the list below.
LUNAR HIGH <------------------> LUNAR LOW
If Your Sun Sign is: <--------------> Your Low will be:
Aries <------------------------------> Libra
Taurus <----------------------------> Scorpio
Gemini <----------------------------> Sagittarius
Cancer <---------------------------> Capricorn
Leo <-------------------------------> Aquarius
Virgo <-----------------------------> Pisces
Libra <-----------------------------> Aries
Scorpio <--------------------------> Taurus
Sagittarius <------------------------> Gemini
Capricorn <-------------------------> Cancer
Aquarius <--------------------------> Leo
Pisces <----------------------------> Virgo
If you want to see what sign the Moon is in each day to follow your personal High and Low Cycle, go to the section on my site for The Void of Course Moon.
Mercury Retrograde
The ancients gave the planet Mercury the title of “The Trickster.” When he goes retrograde, you’ll discover why! You may even come to suspect the very Heavens are aligned to be playing cosmic jokes on you.
Until he goes direct this angelic-looking god with the winged slippers will be demanding your respect.
Mercury was the messenger of the gods. So transmitting any information can go haywire during this period. Things get lost in the mail frequently now. People can just forgotten to post important letters or documents.
Emails, texts, and voice mail are not immune to Mercury retro either. Don’t expect a quick response, if any. The person may not have received it. Could be too, they just misinterpreted the message. You can write or speak something now and the party will not read or hear the same message. Do not assume now that anything you say or do will be interpreted correctly, because it may not.
Signing contracts is a big astrological no-no now too. You won’t see the fine print. As a result you can easily get hoodwinked.
Doing a media blitz to promote a product or service can also backfire big time. If there’s a printing mistake, you may be legally bound to honor it, even if it means a loss.
You may start to wonder if you’re suffering from a learning disability or going into early dementia. This is because you can be talking to someone and forget mid-sentence what you were talking about.
Mercury rules trade and profit as well. Therefore initiating business deals, doing presentations and starting any new business venture can all meet with roadblocks or possible future failure.
Decision-making should be avoided too. You won’t be able to weigh all the pros and cons. Mercury will withhold his gift of logical thinking.
Mercury will dig deep into his bag of tricks to mess-up anything to do with travel or transportation too. It is not advisable to travel because there are usually more delays, cancellations, bumped flights and reports of lost luggage than at other times. You should not be booking trips now either, even if it is to be taken when the planet goes direct.
It is one of the worst times to purchase a new car. If you do, you will get the lemon of your life.
Allow yourself extra time getting to engagements. There are usually more delays and traffic nightmares abound. Plus everyone’s sense of timing is confused and off-kilter. Clients can show up on the wrong day or an hour early or late for appointments.
Mercury rules the health professions. So elective surgery should be postponed. If you are in need of medical attention, of course go. However if you are scheduling something that can wait, go when the planet is direct. Then you will receive a more accurate diagnoses.
Want to start a much-needed diet? Don’t! - New health regimes can be doomed under these rays.
In mythological lore Mercury stole cattle from his half-brother Apollo. However he was caught red handed in the act by their father, Jupiter. To escape punishment, he quickly made a deal with Apollo. Mercury would give him his lyre in exchange for ownership of cattle.
As a result, Mercury earned the title “Protector of Thieves.” So be on guard against people who are skilled in deceptive acts. Also since cattle are under his domain, the cattle markets are strongly influenced by his retrograde movements.
Mercury may have a lot of naughty tricks up his sleeve, but he can turn some into blessings for you too. As the Messenger of the gods, he mediated between the visible and invisible world. When he goes retrograde, we are forced to rely more on the right side of our brain. Your dreams can take on a greater clarity, assist you with problem solving, and might even be prophetic. Have something lost or possibly stolen? Seek out his help before falling asleep during the retrograde.
Rational concepts can sometimes keep us from seeing the true inner meaning of people, circumstances and events in our lives. In contrast, Mercury now compels the conscious mind to take a back seat. Allow yourself to explore revealing intuitive insights.
Have projects started, but never completed? This is the time to take them off the shelf and complete them. Old ideas or plans can be successfully researched and implemented.
People born with Mercury retrograde or have the planet retrograde in their year’s solar return chart might actually find it easier to navigate than others. They’re tuned into their natural rhythm.
Those born under the signs of Gemini and Virgo, or are Mercury ruled, or have it prominent in their charts will be even more impinged by the retrograde than others.
2015 Mercury Retrograde Dates:
January 21 thru February 11
May 19 thru June 11
September 17 thru October 9
Venus Retrograde
Better fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a bumpy ride on the road to romance and money!
Venus, the planet of love, beauty and financial security will go retrograde on July 25, 2015. The journey to maintaining balance in these areas will not be an easy one. Many roadblocks and detours will present themselves. Indecisiveness will rule in matters of the heart and the pocketbook until September 6, 2015.
Relationships of all kinds will be under a great deal of stress during this period. Personal, professional and business associations will be questioned. Existing differences can now be blown out of proportion. Their conflicting views now may become intolerable and the straw to break the camel’s back.
Venus will present you with a test on what you truly value in a relationship. The true worth of people and things will be placed under a magnifying glass. All imperfections will become readily apparent. What you thought was cute before can be seen as intolerable now.
Feelings of being unloved or unappreciated can rear their ugly head. If you become jealous, overly demanding or too sensitive you can hurt your relationship beyond repair. Whatever your beloved does, it just may not be enough to satisfy your insatiable emotional needs.
If you call it quits during a retrograde Venus you will be the one to cry later. Divorce proceedings instigated now will be to your financial regret in the future. Best not to make monetary settlements with divorces either, unless you want to be taken to the cleaners and back.
This is one of the worst times to get married. Nuptials performed under a retrograde Venus usually wind up in the divorce court. At the very least, the marriage can just turn loveless in a quick amount of time. Also there can be a strong possibility of financial stress throughout the marriage.
Many can have stars in their eyes over affairs begun with Venus retrograde. However the planet of love will have the final say. When she goes direct, the sparkle will vanish as quickly as it appeared.
However it can prove to be an auspicious time to hear from a past lover. Romantic feelings and increased sentimentality can rekindle the flames of passion. At the very least, you’ll get to see the true strengths and weaknesses of what was. If you have been holding on to illusions over the relationship, now you can cut the final string from the past. Freed, you can finally move forward to a new love, without holding on to old baggage or memories.
Besides questioning if you’ve invested in the right lover, you question your business partners or associates. This is one of the worst times for investing or beginning a new business partnership. Expectations concerning you partner’s abilities, finances, or promises can all be totally blown out of proportion. Things concerning the new venture hold the strong possibility of being over-valued or enormously inflated. When Venus goes direct, the balloon will burst, and the business will fail.
If you want to renegotiate a mortgage, bank loan, or contract, go with Venus’s blessings. She’ll be happy to get you the best deal and make all involved feel more than satisfied.
Do not file a new lawsuit under these rays. Court cases involving lawsuit or dispute settlements, which have started prior to Venus retrograde, may experience slow downs. The parties involved will find it impossible to negotiate any terms or agreements to the other party’s liking. Mediation settlements should also be put on the back burner until Venus goes direct.
Financial markets can prove to be particularly changeable during this period. This is true of the Federal Reserve Board policy, which affects all interest rate vehicles. Unpredictable and rough waters lie ahead for all financial markets. Monetary trends are known to reverse during this period. Currencies, stocks and T-Bonds will be on a roller coaster ride. Prices of copper, sugar and stocks, especially cosmetics, will be highly erratic.
Financial plans will need to be re-calculated and put on the drawing board. Changes in income can shoot way up, or plunge way down. It may do one or the other, or both, all during the retrograde phase.
Since Venus is the planet of beauty, avoid all elective cosmetic surgery. Otherwise you may wind up looking like the before and not the after. Stifle the urge for a perm, new hair color or style. You might be horrified at the results or experience hair damage. A cosmetic makeover can prove to be disastrous too. Just stay with the tried and true with all your beauty routines.
Luxury purchases and interior design decisions are not smiled upon either by Venus when she is retrograde. Remember, what attracts you when she is retrograde may repulse you when she is direct. Purchases having to do with home furnishings, clothing, and jewelry might be made with excitement, but end eventually in disappointment.
Mars Retrograde
You will notice a pronounced change in your life whenever Mars goes retrograde. This astrological occurrence only happens roughly every two years and two months. Whenever Mars goes into a seemingly backward spin, it may seem like your life is following suit too!
Mars is essentially not a happy warrior when he is forced to go retrograde. It’s against all his basic principles. He demands action, adventure, and assertiveness. He’s happiest being a pioneer, conquering new worlds, and always leading in a forward direction. Now he’s being asked to sit back, reflect before taking action, and go over things. Patience is not in his vocabulary.
Because of this seemingly displaced energy, you may find yourself and others becoming increasingly antagonistic and combative. You may feel that people in general are more belligerent in speech and action. Try to avoid initiating aggressive behavior or responses. If you don’t the results may boomerang. The best rule to follow now is “Whoever fires the first shot is often the loser”.
This is not the time for overexertion either. Injuries and stress from overestimating your strength or going to extremes is quite common during this period. Also this can be a very accident-prone time. Do take care rushing around, handling sharp instruments and guns, and with fires.
Also Mars retro is not auspicious for starting or beginning important new projects. Best not to start a new job or quit a current one. You might be too inclined to act upon impulse and hit unforeseen hazards.
Energy, which is normally expressed in an outward fashion, is now being forced to redirect inwards. To use this time in a positive manner, try to re-define what you REALLY want in life. Ask yourself if you have been following the correct course to achieve it. If not, then this is the perfect time to plan a new direction, or go after a different goal, but don’t set it into motion yet. You must wait until Mars goes direct.
Machinery, heavy equipment and technological apparatus may suffer breakdowns. It’s best, if this happens, to get them repaired as quickly as possible. Otherwise they can suffer further difficulties which will go into more expenses. It’s also not advisable to purchase a new automobile or any other piece of heavy machinery during this time.
Due to the political and military climate being tense now, markets can prove to be extremely volatile. The ones most prone to reversals are precious metals and cattle.
Mars also rules sexuality. This is one of the worst times to get married or to start a passionate affair. What works you up to a fiery fervor when Mars is retro will turn to ice when he goes direct. Also you maybe so consumed with passion that you forget to practice safe sex or use birth control.
This not an auspicious period to have surgery performed. Best to put off all elective surgery. Business transactions can run amuck quickly too. Complications as well can occur with construction, building, and engineering projects.
Since Mars rules sports expect a rash of sports-related injuries in the news. However many sports records can be broken at this time. The apparent underdog in many competitive events can become an outstanding champion.
Try to use the Mars retrograde period in a constructive way. When the god of war goes direct you can then boldly go forth and make changes. Use the retrograde period to reprogram, regroup, and plan.
Mars does not go retrograde in 2015.