JUPITER RETROGRADE 2023 + 🌗 LAST QUARTER MOON IN GEMINI♊️
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 6:21 PM ET the Last Quarter Moon in Gemini♊️ will help us continue releasing all things from the Pisces Blue Super Full Moon. Find the “tween places”! Concentrate your focus there because nothing is "black or white" under this detail-driven quarter moon in Gemini.
Sharp observations may reveal a previously unknown clue. You might realize that what (or someone!) you were seeking for was there right in front of you.
At the same time Jupiter “The Great Benefic” has switched places with Venus “The Cosmic Goddess” in the Retrograde Parade of 2023. This keeps the overall retrograde count to six, ensuring that we experience more internal progress than outer results.
As Jupiter enters its annual retrograde, you could easily fall in love with someone's potential or overlook vital details. You will want to tighten any slack in the reins with the red-spotted giant backing up through methodical Taurus til December 31.
The rest of this blog will be discussing the mix of these current powerful energies and how you can make the most of releasing under this Blue Moon’s dimming light and how to negotiate the energy of the planet of Expansion going backwards for the next 4 months in the thick of Retrograde Season.
Navigating Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus♉️
Jupiter Retrograde occurs when the planet Jupiter, known for its expansive and benevolent qualities, appears to move backward in its orbit from the Earth's perspective.
This astrological transit typically happens once a year and lasts for several months, during which Jupiter's energies are channeled inward. This year it will last from September 4th through December 31st In the fixed earth sign of Taurus, the retrograde invites us to reflect on our values, resources, and the way we seek abundance and growth.
During this period, it's essential to navigate the energy of Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus♉️ with mindfulness and patience.
1. It's an ideal time to reassess your financial goals and the value you place on material possessions. Take a closer look at your spending habits and financial plans, making necessary adjustments to ensure they align with your long-term goals. Taurus's practical and grounded nature can help you make more informed decisions regarding your financial well-being.
2. Consider how you're investing in your personal growth and self-worth. Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus urges you to examine your belief systems and self-confidence. Take time to identify any limiting beliefs or self-doubt that may be holding you back and work on transforming them into a more positive and empowering mindset. Self-improvement and self-care are highlighted during this period.
3. Focus on nurturing your physical and emotional well-being. Taurus encourages us to connect with the sensual pleasures of life, so indulging in self-care routines, enjoying good food, and spending time in nature can be particularly rejuvenating during this retrograde. It's also a great time to develop a sense of inner stability and security, both emotionally and materially.
4. Remember that retrogrades aren't necessarily negative; they offer an opportunity for introspection and growth. Be open to reviewing your long-term plans and adapting them if necessary.
While Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus may initially feel like a slowdown, it can ultimately lead to more significant and sustainable expansion and abundance in your life when you align your values and resources with your true desires and aspirations.
🌙Late August/September Lunar Wisdom🌙
Creativity • Children • Organization • Service
🌑August 16 - New Moon in Leo♌️
Initiate: Sow the seeds of your future dreams
🌓August 24 - First Quarter in Sagittarius♐️
Certainty: It’s an ideal time to commit
🌕August 30 - Blue Super Full Moon in Pisces♓️
Release & Results: It represents the deciding moment
🌗September 6 - Last Quarter in Gemini♊️
Reconsider & Balance: What do you know?
Mark these dates to access the Lunar Wisdom Formula for managing your emotions, your environment and your self-care as we experience the height of Retrograde Season and a Seasonal Blue Moon before the Autumn Equinox and the new season begin.
Last Quarter Moon🌗:Lunar Wisdom Formula
Last Quarter Moons only happen for 1 day, during the waning phase of the Lunar cycle, where the light is fading and the moon goes dark 🌑 . This 24 hour period can become a magical game changer in your manifestation practice. It is also a great fixed point to check in from a Stellar Planning perspective and make adjustments according to how you feel (the moon).
Lunar Cycles are 28-29 days in total. During the las 14 days of the waning phase 🌕🌔🌓🌒🌑 its time to release and let go of any attachments to the seeds planted or intentions set. This is the Yin or feminine receptive portion of the cycle where we need to let the energy do the work for us and get into observer mode.
This particular phase is also characterized by low energy and extreme tired as the moon light drops below 25%.
The Last Quarter Moon happens 7.5 - 10 Days after the Full Moon, lasts only for 1 day and reduce energy levels and increase the need for clear.
It’s a time to analyze & release any thoughts, energies and patterns that aren’t serving you anymore.
What to do for the Last Quarter🌗 phase
🌗 Get organized and re-focus on the things that are important to complete and tie up loose ends
🌗 Get plenty of rest- go to bed early and take an afternoon nap if you feel called
🌗 Analyze what’s going well and release/let go of what’s no longer serving
Last Quarter Moon in Gemini🌗♊️:Lunar Wisdom Formula
Working with the energy of the Last Quarter Moon in Gemini♊️ is an invigorating and intellectually stimulating experience. This lunar phase, which occurs during the waning/feminine energy period of the moon's cycle and encourages us to reflect.
Particularly on the knowledge and ideas we've gathered during the preceding weeks and to assess how they fit into our lives. In Gemini, the sign of communication and curiosity, this moon phase inspires us to communicate our thoughts and insights effectively, both with others and with ourselves.
It's a time to engage in open-minded discussions, review the information we've gathered, and adapt our plans accordingly. The versatile and adaptable nature of Gemini encourages us to be flexible and consider multiple perspectives, making it an excellent time for brainstorming, problem-solving, and refining our ideas.
Embracing the Last Quarter Moon's energy in Gemini can help us bridge gaps in our understanding and prepare for the upcoming New Moon, where we can set new intentions based on the wisdom we've gained.
Blessed Be
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