This is an explosive Moon cycle, no doubt about it. This Pisces Full Moon packs a punch being at almost the last degree of Pisces. Completion is indicated and since Pisces sits at the end of the Zodiac family, it is about the final stages of what was. Grief is an appropriate emotion when things end. It’s important to ground those deep welling emotions in something beneficial to you. Rituals can help. Meaningful activity can soothe troubled waters, like planting something, writing gratitudes or a good stretching session.
Your body holds emotions with chemistry of each one. So watch for binge eating sugar, caffeine, fats or salt as an unconscious move to restore balance. Most of those cheap fixes carry a high price and actually throw you more out of balance. Are you willing to make a kinder choice even if it costs a little more effort and applied will? That question is at the heart of this Moon Cycle. When things end and the beginnings are uncertain or unknown fear can drive impulsive actions. If you do not make the effort to work with harnessing your own impulses, the results can by explosive.
The Universe is not trying to punish you, it’s trying to steer you into healthier selection so you can benefit, even from chaos. Small choices, adjustments, investments pay off more and more with time. In the next few weeks you have the option to decide how you want to do the change that is upon us. Will you battle, rage and resist, insist on doing things your own way?
Now the interesting thing is this intersection of healthy individuals versus healthy community. If there is too much individuality then lawlessness is the result. People want to do what they wish, when they wish, the way they want to do it and community well being has no impact or influence on the person. This is an extreme function of excess individual rights.
On the other hand, if there is too much focus on community rights then you are banned, banished, restricted and punished for thinking or feeling differently than the group. It doesn’t just extend to your actions, the judgement and control slip their tentacles into every corner of existence. When you take community rights to the extreme the individual disappears into group think/act/feel/believe. How do you show up as both an individual and a member of a community?
We are in a raw, primal phase of deciding what humanity holds as valuable. For those who choose the power of love as the guiding force then there is more flexible, open, curious dance to what unfolds. There are epiphanies that explode like fireworks. Old beliefs become the fuel for beautiful rockets of illumination as to what else is possible beyond the limits of what you thought was true up until now.
For those who love power, there is a contractive energy that slips into the winner or loser category. Getting through to beliefs solidly rooted in being in charge, calling the shots either through domination or manipulation, getting ‘there’ first and being recognized as best can take dynamite. So dense thought patterns, rigid habits that are often a result of childhood trauma are going to get detonated when you double down on them.
Good research from Terry Real shows that the Adaptive Child (trauma adapted) sees things in black and white, has perfectionist tendencies, is relentless, rigid, harsh, hard, certain and contracted in the body. While the Wise Adult sees the nuance, is realistic, forgiving (self and others), flexible, warm, yielding, humble and relaxed in the body. The Adaptive Child craves or fears power so it is stuck on that contracted see saw energy, which the body reflects. The Wise is rooted in love (self and others) and has an expansive amount of energy to play with in the world.
We all have a mix within us. The goal is not perfection, but rather balance. Let the child in you stand behind the wise adult. Talk to those who can meet you in neutral space. For goodness sake, turn off or limit news that provokes your frightened child. How unkind is it to keep feeding the fears. When we stop consuming emotional junk food through media, you can relax and help create a world that is safer to live in together.
There is power in every choice you make, daily. How loving can you be to who you are right now? The invitation is to see yourself as you are, understand yourself. Then you can carve your unique path forward in a way that improves the community you belong in the present. If they don’t see or recognize you, you may wish to find those who honor the individual AND the community both. You make it a more livable space. And that contribution is more spectacular than the best Fourth of July or Chinese New Year display. The Cards and Stars will help.
Thank you,
Lisa Greenfield
September 20th, Full Moon ten of wands
This Ten is definitely a good card for this Full Moon opposite Neptune. At its best, the combination of this Ten signals the difference between Major or Minor League occupation. While at the same time it laughs at any outer comparison. We are still on the inside job as the prime focus. When we find our unique, authentic expression of the adult we are instead of the wounded child we were then Worlds open up. Its easier to see where things end as a natural way to make room for the new. We can accept the flawed present and have faith that our contribution to it can help it become more of what we wish it to be. Dreams are just the beginning of the journey. What you do because of that dream determines how it unfolds. What will you invest in making it real?
It can feel like a stretch goal, this inside responsibility. Yet the payoffs are beyond counting. It’s healthy and good to feel sad at what ends. This can give us pause to reflect on what we loved about it. Then trust that what you were part of creating in the past is all fuel for what comes next. You can learn from what you did well and what you did not. Wisdom comes from making mistakes and learning when you do. Try seeing yourself and others on a path to becoming wise. Then trust you can shape all that lies ahead and enjoy the doing so, too. This Moon packs a lot of emotion. Let it be your dashboard, directing you on how to roll ahead wisely and well in making dreams a reality.
September 21st, King of Pentacles
This physical master, the patient King of the body highlights presence as your winning hand today. Emotions may roll as the Moon opposes Mars. Play the long game. What is possible when you acknowledge those emotions and contain them before you do anything. Investigate them even. Emotions have a role to play. Anger consolidates us so we can hold a clear boundary. Sadness alerts us to loss. Worry happens when we imagine a future, but one we don’t want.
Prepare what you can and trust your ability to respond to whatever pops up in the moment. Take inventory of the wisdom you’ve gained through experience. Ask questions of anything that triggers you, once you’re centered. Then savor the sweet moments you find today. Your body offers such good feedback. We often tune it out until it has to shout to be heard through a headache or muscle tension. Why not listen before the volume goes up?
september 22nd, three of pentacles autumn equinox
On this day of equal length night and day we have this three, making mischief. There is a dynamic T-square between Mercury, Pluto and Eris. Long held and often deeply emotional Truths work their way into the conversation. Pay attention to what pops up to be said. There are layers of emotion here. We need to own the Truth of what we think and honor it, Eris insists on that. Yet we also are required to know our filter.
We see life through a lens that interprets whatever happens. The facts are there, but it isn’t fact that makes up our mind, it’s how we feel about those facts. If your lens is that of your young self, you do better adjusting the view. Know that it may be easier to spot someone else struggling with this than it is to own your own. Slowly gather facts, tune in to your feelings and let the bigger picture emerge. Tell a wiser, kinder story today.
september 23rd, eight of pentacles
What do you feel, what is worth risking a conversation for and where do you want to go with all you feel today? This eight is the reminder that what we put out there is going to come back to us in similar energetic frequency. If you put out rage and helplessness, the Universe will send you more of that. If you put out curiosity and openness, you likely to get expansive and affirming possibilities. Watch for manipulative communication. Have the hard conversations from an honest place. Don’t try to force or avoid an outcome.
Find out where you can speak your truth to power and watch where that action alone changes things. Be willing to change up how you approach anything. Today is NOT the day to do the same thing the same way. It changes with how you view whatever happens. Inside to out is the strongest path, but not the only one. See what you find.
September 24th, Six of pentacles
We have a run of pentacles following the potent Full Moon. This can be a reminder to ground change in your body. It’s the slowest to adapt and the most powerful once we have changed. After all, the body is what makes things real in life. This six invites us to receive back some of the good we’ve put out there, similar to yesterday’s eight. Still it asks us to look for equitable exchanges.
Rather than counting each good deed you do and measuring what comes back, the sweet spot is to set the intention for fair meeting grounds. Fair is more about measuring matching intentions or willingness to give and receive in a healthy way then it is about counting who does what and how much. Anything that is out of balance will collapse under the stress of the current environment. Find a centered place within you no matter the outer circumstances and you can thrive.
September 25th, Ace of wands
Out of the comfort zone and into inspired possibilities are on the books today. This Ace encourages us to see things with a beginner’s mind. Tantalizing sparks of potential flare up and when we focus and fuel the sparks we like best the light improves the view. It strengthens growth to take a small step or two into the unfamiliar. Whether that means you see things in a fresh light, speak your truth with a new ease or act on something that is there in front of you is your choice. Aces are new beginnings. So let the sparks light the way, fan the flames for what intrigues you and follow the inspiration forward, one little leap at a time.
September 26th, Two of pentacles
There is an optimistic start to this intense Mercury Retrograde phase today. It helps to do the heavy lifting as Mercury will square the heavy weight Pluto three times before we are done. Because the Moon and Chiron help kick off this reflective Mercury period you get extra help to see where your wounded child grabs the steering wheel. Be kind and be strong when it comes to get the young you out of the driver’s seat. We are wounded in relationship with others and therefore we heal in connection as well.
Those irritating conversations, triggers and tricky spots are going to help you put the adult you back in command, if you care to do so. This two kindly says you don’t have to do it perfectly. If you get triggered, set the intention to see it and invite the wiser you to step in when it happens. The more it happens, the more practice you get. So get ready to spend almost two months putting the more mature and empowered you front and center in connection with those around you.
September 27th, King of wands
This King is the visionary explorer. The shock can be when you take your eyes off what is possible and on to what is present here and now. The first part of the day is a chance to ground yourself and know that the journey of 1,000 steps begins with just one. Don’t judge the dream by why you start, but instead believe in where you are headed. That’s the place to refine and recallibrate. Instead of bogging down in too much or too little structure, feel your way one choice at a time. In this moment, what expresses you and honors the vision. You can make it all the way to the finish line this way, even if you can’t see it from here.
September 28th, seven of wands
Ah, the Moon enters watery Cancer and Mercury is in its backwards track. This seven highlights where we can misread the threat and over compensate with our response. I call this the swatting flies with cannonballs energy. Sure, you kill the fly but the collateral damage causes more upheaval than it can be worth. Find a better way to let off pent up steam. Stop long enough to assure yourself you are more than a match for this fly. When you learn to do this, the days have more energy in them for things much more valuable than pest control and clean up.
September 29th, ten of pentacles
This Karma card accompanies a sense of joy in sharing the world with others. There is a well of compassion to draw from and more than enough for all who wish to drink. It’s easier to see how indifference or opposition are simply protection against witnessing pain you don’t know how to help. When those around us are in struggle we are wired for empathy and concern. Indifference and blame are like shields to keep from suffering. When they deserve it we can wash our hands of them. Cool indifference is like a breaker switch when the circuit is overloaded. Tune in to those energies and remember, wishing someone well might be all that is necessary to lift a situation up.
september 30th, Queen of swords
Caution is the sign this Queen carries today. Our mind may interpret what we see in the harshest possible light. Draw from the well of yesterday’s compassion and keep your eye on over reaction. Get curious, hold your tongue or you may wind up shooting flies with cannonballs after all. Check on hidden agendas driving a manipulative conversation or power grab. Logic can justify the over reach saying it’s for some greater good. This is a justification to do as they wish rather than collaborate and connect. That kind of reasoning is temporary and situational. It isn’t sustainable and won’t serve you well long term. Let that reality help you choose a less reactive, more creative path forward. There is less control in this path, but much more magic.
October 1st, the world
While the World opens up new possibilities, the old habits don’t go gently into the night. There’s a bit of an internal struggle to let things be different. It’s likely old resentments get triggered today. With Eris in the mix those uninvited guests emotions insist on having a seat at the table, or else. Pauses are you best friend when this happens. Pause, breathe, let the emotion come up. It takes ten minutes roughly for an emotional wave to travel your nervous system before it backs down. Put a timer on the phone and breathe, tap, ground yourself so you don’t get knocked down or swamp those around you.
Once you acknowledge the feeling, the pressure lightens. If there is more than one wave, let the tide take out the trash on old stories that fueled your defensive or offensive response. Anger is helpful when used well. It’s an internal consolidation that draws a boundary. Beyond this they may not tread. Resentment is often a fairness issue. See where you can speak for what you need and assess the situation if you can’t have those needs met. Differentiate between needs and wants. That is important. If your actual needs cannot be met, you may be in the wrong place. Take your time with this and breathe. Let the World open slowly while you master your internal weather with all different parts of you along for the adventure.
October 2nd, three of wands
Three is the number of communication, ruled by fleet-footed Mercury. Go figure, this Mercury Retrograde is in play today. Manipulation is a misuse of power. It has been championed as a tool of advanced business, especially in the today’s media flooded world. Time to dive in and examine where you let your self be persuaded against your own interests or where you attempt (or succeed) at doing that with others. We are moving into a time where hidden agendas can’t stay hidden.
Why not try owning your power and asking for what you want or need rather than positioning or maneuvering to get it. It feels scary to reveal what you want with a plain ask. I understand. Yet manipulation is a form of control and carries with it tighter limits and constraints that skew the outcome. Yes you get a version of what you want but the string attached brings a backlash or blowback you can’t escape forever. Like a Ponzi scheme, eventually the bottom falls out. Clean house around this topic today with compassion for the fear that drives the behavior. Be firm in doing it another way and hold the tension while you see what can unfold.
october 3rd, Seven of pentacles
This seven is a shout out to all the gardeners out there. You with the green thumb, you know there is only so much you can do. No amount of pulling the buds open will make them bloom on command. It’s a reminder to let the Sun do it’s job, the soil do it’s job, the plant grow on it’s schedule and keep the garden clear and pest clean. Today is a good time to do emotional inventory on all that happened these past two weeks. Trim away fearful thinking, doubt your doubts, let your feelings be good input without giving the inner six year old the wheel. A little inner maintenance today pays real dividends going forward.
october 4th, four of wands
Now that wasn’t so long to wait to have things we tended to yesterday pay off for us today! Feel the ease in steady forward progress. Enjoy the clarity of your mind, openness of your heart, the connection between you and those you love that clears with healthy tending. Sticky power struggles can be faced and released as you heal by acknowledging the pattern and doing better than that. Four is a sign you are on firm foundation and this four is a sign of a happy home, starting from the inside out. Enjoy and savor the feelings. Gratitude helps to anchor and extend the relaxation of success.
October 5th, The emperor
We end this cycle with a sure sign that work well done pays off in measurable reward. Instead of control, you have the ease of command. Instead of manipulation you have shared vulnerable communication that opens a multitude of doors. Pace yourself, take inventory of what you’ve done well, offer grace for where you gained wisdom through mistakes. Pay attention to power dynamics and keep adjusting for the win/win exchanges. The more you do it, the stronger the muscle grows. The stronger you are, the more you can tackle with flow instead of wrestling things into being. Give yourself credit for weathering a turbulent two weeks and all that went with it. You are the captain of your internal ship and the weather is at your command.
