Low-Down on the Far-Out

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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.

  • New Moon in Capricorn 11-Jan-2024

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    Laying Down Solid Stepping Stones

    New Moon in Capricorn argues with the Lunar Nodes: where to go from here? Pluto goes back in Aquarius, Jupiter will conjoin Uranus in April. A gazillion cooperative trine and sextile aspects guide you into the New Year and beyond. Welcome to 2024!

  • Full Moon in Cancer 26-Dec-2023

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    Holidays – A Survival Manual

    A Cancer Full Moon, more than any other zodiac sign, can bring warmth of belonging and connection with loved ones. But it may also amplify loneliness, depression, and the fear of not being worthy. Your emotional state could be a little different this year, helping you detach in a healthy way or putting you in touch with deep down feelings.

  • New Moon in Sagittarius 12-Dec-2023

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    Well, Whadaya Know?

    Sagittarius is known for knowledge, education, idealism, philosophy and hope. The New Moon in Sagittarius asks you to challenge your assumptions, beliefs and knowledge by giving them a second look. The next few weeks are the perfect time to discover reasons to change your mind.

  • Full Moon in Gemini 27-Nov-2023

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    Thought Provoking Times

    This Full Moon in Gemini is about focusing our thoughts and how we channel them into expression, conclusions and action. With Mars as a key player, impulsive voicing of snap judgments is possible, but Saturn too is there to hold you back with second thoughts. And then there's Neptune casting obscure shadows that ignite the imagination.

  • New Moon in Scorpio 13-Nov-2023

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    Embracing the Fire of Transformation

    Scorpio is known for its intensity, and this New Moon in Scorpio is no exception! Conjunct Mars and opposite Uranus, there is a catalyst for change swimming in Scorpio's deep, mysterious waters.

  • Lunar Eclipse Taurus 28-Oct-2023

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    Roses and Thorns

    Even mellow Taurus can't seem to smooth out the jagged edges of this eclipse season, especially with ruling planet Venus having a hard time in this chart. But there are saving graces and ways to make the struggle worthwhile.

  • Solar Eclipse in Libra 14-Oct-2023

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    Choosing Between Me, Thee & We

    Eclipses are about change, and this Solar Eclipse in Libra shows a need to find a better balance between your own needs and priorities versus others'. It's about making choices – what to keep, what to let go of, and what to simply move into the background. The goal is to clear away a complicated dilemma so you can move forward with intention, confidence and fairness.

  • Full Moon in Aries 29-Sep-2023

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    Balancing through the Storm

    Aries Full Moon brings a long list of fiery, erratic, passionate, fluctuating transits! Eris conjunct the North Node, Mars at the South Node, Venus square Uranus, and some rare aspect patterns. This stormy energy can help to clear your path forward or might just blow the clutter around, depending how you react to it. The key is to find a flexible, dynamic sense of balance in the midst of this wild energy!

  • New Moon in Virgo 14-Sep-2023

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    Three Doors...

    Zodiac Sign Virgo chooses carefully because details matter. The New Moon in Virgo features three opposition aspects – like 3 doors you could walk through. Where will they lead? Mercury retrograde is now ending, so this is the time to decide on your best path forward. Each door is significant and valuable in its own way, but only one opens into the greatest far-reaching potential.

  • Full Moon in Pisces 30-Aug-2023

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    Holding Your Ground On Shifting Sands

    Jupiter and Uranus are stationary and going Retrograde. Venus has been Retrograde and is about to go Direct. Mercury is Retrograde again. There's a swarm of planets in the Mutable signs. And the Pisces Full Moon is conjunct Saturn. How do you stay upright when everything is shifting in so many different directions?