Low-Down on the Far-Out
Welcome to the Low‑Down on the Far‑Out! Articles about New Moons, Full Moons, Mercury, Venus and Mars Retrograde, and other time sensitive astrological events.
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New Moon in Leo 16-Aug-2023
Who You Are, Who You're Not
Zodiac sign Leo holds your self-image, your creative centre, and your inner sense of self. Uranus squares the New Moon, which may shake loose parts of yourself that aren't who you are anymore, and introduce you to new facets of yourself. Get ready for a bouncing journey through the self!
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Mercury Retrograde Virgo 2023
Making Sense of Mercury
Mercury in Virgo wants to speak very precisely and clearly, but when Mercury is retrograde sometimes words, attitudes and ideas come out a little... curiously. In particular, Mercury and Mars are both conjunct and parallel, and get tangled up together in lively ways.
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Full Moon in Aquarius 1-Aug-2023
Each Other - Part 2
Aquarius is about "each other" in a different way than the Cancer New Moon. It's about community formed within groups and how we connect with each other on a collective level. At this Full Moon we explore who we are as individuals versus the groups we identify with.
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New Moon in Cancer 17-Jul-2023
Each Other
Zodiac sign Cancer holds our need for nurturing, belonging and connection. This New Moon in Cancer explores how we embrace and struggle with those needs, especially on a transpersonal level. The upcoming Venus Retrograde in Leo is a time to reach for and receive love, beauty and creativity. And then there are the complications that turn our path inward and outward and beyond.
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Full Moon in Capricorn 3-Jul-2023
Making Friends With Saturn
Saturn in Pisces is the planetary ruler of the Capricorn Full Moon. We often see Saturn as the stern authority figure, but there are other sides of Saturn that are more creative, mystical and cooperative. The Full Moon in Capricorn brings out this softer side of Saturn, giving you a chance to make friends.
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New Moon in Gemini 18-Jun-2023
Thinking in Multiple Dimensions
Zodiac sign Gemini and its ruling planet Mercury represent your thoughts, ideas and words, but there are many ways and reasons to communicate them. The New Moon in Gemini challenges you to combine both rational and non-rational thinking, creativity with greater meaning, and motivation with higher purpose.
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Full Moon in Sagittarius 3-Jun-2023
The Complicated Mysteries of Life
The Full Moon chart is a bit scattered in different directions. The energy of this Full Moon may be a bit weird, paradoxical, complex or puzzling. And yet, also down-to-earth and practical. Thankfully, Sagittarius is always up for a hike across the universe on a long and twisted road in search of the meaning of life.
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New Moon in Taurus 19-May-2023
The Magic in the Mundane
Taurus brings life down to the everyday essentials – food, work, pleasure, comfort, patient progress. This New Moon in Taurus goes beyond the ordinary, and seeks expression in extraordinary and exalted ways. Are you ready to discover the many facets of Taurus?
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Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio 5‑May‑2023
Letting Go With Love
Welcome to the Lunar Eclipse and Full Moon in Scorpio! Uranus conjunct the Sun says this is a good time to let go of "stuff" in your life that's past it's best-before date. Mercury Retrograde conjunct the North Node helps you decide what stays and what goes. The Moon and Mars are in mutual reception, calling on you to balance courage with caring.
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Solar Eclipse in Aries 20-Apr-2023
Harnessing the Bonfire
This powerful Solar Eclipse is in the last degree of Aries, and is the second New Moon in Aries in a row! This puts the spotlight squarely on Mars in Cancer and still Out-of-Bounds by declination. Mercury Retrograde also plays a key roll in this powerful New Moon Eclipse!