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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Mercury Retrograde Taurus 2023
Breaking New Ground, Planting Seeds
Mercury retrograde is again upon us! (stop that groaning) This time, Mercury is stationary retrograde in Taurus at the very powerful Solar Eclipse in Aries (April 20), and turns retrograde the day after the eclipse – and he's got plenty to say about it!
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Full Moon in Libra 6‑Apr‑2023
The Light and Dark and In Between
Libra's ability to see both sides can keep you stuck in polar opposites. This Full Moon encourages you to take a down-to-earth view that reveals what's in between those extremes. Look to beauty, pleasure, comfort—and let yourself be surprised!
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New Moon in Aries 21-Mar-2023
The Aries Big Bang!
The New Moon is at 0 degrees of Aries - the very powerful first degree of the Zodiac! With a total of 5 planets in Aries, plus Saturn now in Pisces and Pluto moving into Aquarius, get ready for an explosion of fresh potential, passionate urges, and intense emotions.
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Full Moon in Virgo 7-Mar-2023
Embrace the Whole, Cherish the One
How do you make sense of the vast Universe? Grab it by the details! There are so many ways to do this at the Virgo Full Moon. The Venus-Jupiter-Chiron conjunction in Aries highlights your personal self, while the Sun, Mercury, Neptune and Saturn in Pisces illuminate your transpersonal potential.
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New Moon in Pisces 20-Feb-2023
Transitioning
We are approaching a time of change and transformation. It starts with the dreamy New Moon in Pisces, and Saturn moving into Pisces, plus Venus and Pluto being in the last degree of their signs. We float on the ebb and flow of Jupiter and Neptune, as we seek healing through Chiron. Indeed, there's an ethereal undercurrent to this Pisces experience we're in!
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Full Moon in Leo 5-Feb-2023
Reflections of the Self
The Full Moon in Leo is almost upon us. This Full Moon is the epitome of one's light being reflected back to them. This is true of all Full Moons, but because the Moon is in the Sun's sign of Leo, there's an extra degree of potency in that message...
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New Moon in Aquarius 21-Jan-2023
Transforming Lightning Into Love
Aquarius is everywhere right now! The New Moon is in Aquarius, and is conjunct Pluto which starts to move into Aquarius in 2023. Venus is on intimate terms with both rulers of Aquarius, conjunct Saturn and ruling Uranus. Uranus is stationary, making his defiant nature extra cheeky. And the New Moon begins the Chinese Year of the Rabbit.
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Full Moon in Cancer 6-Jan-2023
Planting Seeds for 2023
As you enter the new year, the Full Moon in Cancer encourages you to wrap your arms around a goal of where you want to be a year from now. The planetary weather is a bit stormy this month, so stay flexible, lighten up, and take good care of your Inner Child.
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New Moon in Capricorn 23-Dec-2022
An Acceptable Chaos
With 600 or so planets in Capricorn you'd think the New Moon would feel heavy and strict. And there's a wild, chaotic edge right now. But there are also brilliant opportunities to hope, feel free, dream, and receive a more tender touch from the Universe.
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Full Moon in Gemini 7-Dec-2022
Changing Your Mind
Under this Full Moon, you'll notice unusual events, "over-the-top" attitudes, and drama! You may be trying to make sense of "too much information." And yet, that makes it the perfect time to re-evaluate past decisions, conclusions, opinions and viewpoints. The lesson: Dare to change your mind about something or someone.