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New Moon Sagittarius 🌑 Sleigh the silly season

Published: 6 Dec 2018

La-Lunaverse feels encourage MORE. Excess, largess, more of it!
This new Moon is ruled by the planet Jupiter, the biggest object in our galaxy apart from our life giving Sun.

It’s no surprise Sagittarius presides over the mayhem that is the run up to Christmas. The silly season. Fun, frivolity, friendliness – and richly overdoing it on the spending, generosity, the out and about, parties. It has to happen and it’s a yearly mass release for a large part of the western world.
Read on to learn how you can easily make the most of this lunar phase to manifest your vision.

*photographer Ed Purnomo for Fashion Journal

On New Moons release the past, any habits, conditioning, thoughts, beliefs that aren’t authentic or no longer serve you. At this time the Moon and Sun are united at the exact same degree in the sky, merging both conscious and unconscious aspects of our mind. Energy is bought into a contemplative, reflective and quiet mood.

This makes rich soil for hacking your inner/higher consciousness. Get that 95% of your brain on board for future goal setting and planning.

Write down what you’re releasing, then burn them as you visualise and feel yourself let go with love and gratitude for how they have served you up until now

What the mind.. can conceive and believe, it can achieve. Earl Nightingale

New Moons are about Manifesting, so next plant the seeds of intention you want to sew, then water them with action. Write up to 10 intentions or affirmations to bring into your life over the next six months, by the Full Moon in SAGITTARIUS. This is when the Sun & Moon are opposite each other facing off in polarity.

If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it – then I can achieve it. Muhammad Ali

Take it a step further – draw or make a vision board for your plans, make sure you add a fruition date. Power up your vision with strong emotions, REALLY FEEL IT LIKE it’s yours now, in the present (your brain doesn’t know the difference) – work in the positive rather than from a place of lack, fear etc. Seeds you sew in the mix will most likely germinate so make sure you cultivate exactly what you want.

If you can believe it and percieve it, you can achieve it. Napolean Hill

Focus on areas and approaches that SAGITTARIUS rules, such as:

Seeking
Growth
Luck
Fun
Freedom
International travel
Publicity
Large media
Sport
Philosophy
Teaching/the Guru
Higher education
Religion
Truth
Higher power
The Priest-ess/preacher
The hips, liver, booty and thighs

Eg,

I easily hear, listen to and follow my intuition.
I am easily in flow, abundant and generous.
I am easily in direct communication with my higher wisdom
I easily act in accordance to my highest philosophies and beliefs.
I easily step into my greatest potential.
My mind is open and I easily learn new things.
I easily see the bigger picture and the connections between all things.
I easily know and live my most meaningful life purpose.
I easily experience great adventures and spontaneous fun.
I easily see the silver lining and make the most of every experience.

Faith – The duality inherent in Sagittarius reminds you to go with your gut instinct, listen to your body and the law of the natural world you are bound by, and connect them up to our higher mind. With intention aim high while having a secure footing from which to shoot further than your eye can see. Visualising your goal in your mind, back yourself by acting on faith.

Super power – Fire signs act on intuition. Your higher mind/instincts have more information than your rational mind, I suggest you pay it heed. When you ‘know’ something, yet can’t explain how, then question and search to find the back up, you’re weakening your faith by not backing yourself. Experiment with follow up on that voice, start with the little things to build confidence and faith.

Mystic – Sagittarius rules religion and the preacher thanks to this connection with faith. It’s bent on seeking – only to find the holy grail lies within. Some organised religion may offer a path and a wonderful supportive community, however the only vehicle is within you.

Don’ts – Don’t let anyone else co-opt your freedom, don’t give your faith away, you have the keys beloved. And you already have the grail. The hall marks of the now age mystic has been a mass loss of faith in institutions co-opted by all too human ego (greed, power etc).

Do’s – Whether you start your own group or church, create your tribe or backpack your way through every sacred site known to humankind – check in to your inner sanctum through meditation, arts, yoga, mindfulness, prayer, unconditional love, surfing, floating, whatever takes you to that zen space- you know the one!

Growth – I want to break free – Where in your life is it time to move on, to expand or break free? Career, home, creatively, your outlook or mindset? Make the most of optimistic Sagittarius and take your best shot at freedom. Tune into the spin doctor of the Zodiac, it’s time to talk yourself up, boast and cheer your way to broader horizons – Confidence out trumps competence – You don’t need to be fenced in, so don’t be. As they say, you are your own gate keeper, so open it and walk on through.

Feel it – On this new moon get super clear on your vision. Back it 100%. Write your intentions, draw your vision board. Go into a quite meditative mind space and FEEEEEL what it feels like to be there now. In this knowingness, the magic happens.

Where, when how – If you know the ‘house’ of your birth chart this new Moon falls in, you’ll know exactly what area of life to set and expect expansion, growth and more freedom. Jupiter is in its home sign here, and amping up the power in this moon so you have a year of luck here. You can cruise picking up some lucky breaks, or you can make hay while the sun is shining. It wont be back marking up this area of your life for another 12 years so make the most of it by setting your intentions know your ‘why’ and the ‘how’ will follow.

You are loved, beloved
Vanessa | ASTRO ALL-STARZ

Geek Facts

Exact 7 Dec, 5.20pm AEST
New Moon conjunct Sun 15 Sagittarius
Conjunct Jupiter 6 Sagittarius
Square Neptune/Mars conjunct 13 Pisces
Semi square Venus 2 Scorpio

Leo New Moon Manifesting + eclipse 🌻IN THE KEY OF ME ’18

Published: 10 Aug 2018

Leo asks you to express yourself creatively in the KEY OF ME, the world needs what only you can create. Give it your best Oscar-winning performance beloved!

On New Moons release the past, any habits, conditioning, thoughts, beliefs that aren’t authentic or no longer serve you. At this time the Moon and Sun are united at the exact same degree in the sky, merging our conscious and unconscious aspects. Energy drops into a contemplative, reflective and quiet mode.

This makes rich soil for hacking your inner/higher self/subconscious. Get that 95% of your brain on board for future goal setting and planning.
Write down what you’re releasing, then burn as you visualize and feel yourself let go with love and gratitude for how they have served you up until now.

New Moons are about Manifesting so plant the seeds of intention you want to sew, then water them with action. Write up to 10 intentions/affirmations to bring into your life over the next six months, by the Full Moon in LEO. This is when the Sun & Moon are opposite each other facing off in polarity.

To take it a step further draw or make a vision board for your plans, make sure you add a fruition date. Add potency by fuelling your vision with strong emotions, work in the positive rather than from a place of lack, fear etc. Feel and see your vision as if in the present. Seeds you sew in the mix will most likely germinate so make sure you cultivate exactly what you want.

Focus on areas and approaches that LEO rules, such as;

Performance, Drama & Pagentry (think Madonna-JLo-Valli Myers-Charlize Theron)
Fame
Celebration & play (unleash your inner child)
Creative self-expression
Raw instinctual ROAR power
Pride
Fierce inner truth
Leadership
Courage
Grand gestures/generosity
Divas
Tempering arrogance
Releasing people pleasing (expressing your creative truth)
Confidence
The heart & solar plexus (some would argue- big hair!)

“I express my creativity with ease, joy and abandon!”
“My creative expression easily uplifts, inspires and brings joy to those who share in it”
“I am easily confident in every area of my life, particularly in…….”
“I easily try new avenues of creative self-expression”
“I easily express & take pride in everything I do”
“I easily appreciate & encourage the gifts, talents & creative output of others”
“I easily express myself in ways I am appreciated, encouraged, recognized and supported”
“I easily step into leadership”
“I easily express my creative soul authentically in every area of my life, in a way that connects with and moves others”
“I am easily enlighted, revealing my true self and see the truth of all things in return”

“Express yourself, don’t repress yourself” Madonna famously sang. As one of the most famous & enduring Leos on the planet, consider taking on that advice over this potent new Moon if you haven’t already. Leo is the 2nd of the fire signs and all about play!

Musician Felicity Lawless shows us how! watch the music video here

TENSE VIBES accompany this New Moon as it has a lot of challenging aspects to other planets. (see the geek facts below). The downside is that it will be gritty, the upshot is that the energy is there to push through blocks to self-expression and creativity. You’ll need to express yourself authentically, both your true emotional needs as well as ego/identity. If you’ve been resisting, you’ll find this one extra gruesome. If you’ve utilized the backwash of the 6 planet retrogrades, as well as the ‘lions gate’ spiritual rush of uplift you’ll be on track. It’s all about knowing your needs and feels, expressing them and doing what you KNOW you need to do.

SOLAR ECLIPSE pitfalls- There’s bound to be some drama around this time-planet of expansion is pushing the limits on ‘overdoing it’ in a bid to control- If your life suddenly looks like an episode of game of thrones, its time to abdicate and pursue your own goals. Leo loves the ovation only a large crowd of admirers can give. Give your jewel-encrusted creative soul on a platter regardless of what you think others want or expect- people pleasing is a pitfall of Leo and eclipses tend to bring out the shadow. You do you, beloved.

Another pitfall this eclipse may reveal is generosity used to control others. We all love compliments and no sign loves them more than Leo, utilize discretion or you’ll be drained by sycophants you’re not resonating with. Attend to your ego and build up your own worthiness rather than relying on others to validate you.

Leo is 2nd of the fire signs- what gets you lit? Is it a hobby or have you incorporated it into your work? How can you integrate it in so you do what you love and love what you do?

The ‘house’ (area of life) this New Moon & lunar eclipse falls in of your birth chart will be where the action happens. This area of life is where you need to rule the roost, have grand taste, love a bit of drama and need creative expression. It’s often a sunny area of life so its handy to know so you can lean into it when you need to. Head over to my website for your free birth chart-look for where 18 degrees Leo is in your birth chart and that’s the area to unleash your ROAR POWER! Get your free birth chart HERE

Get your shine on – Have you ever seen a certain trait of confidence in someone and wished you could bottle that shine? Well, I’ve gone one step better and made a guided hypnotic meditation for you that will do just that. Sign up for my email list and it will arrive in your inbox. I’ve used this one for confidence on camera-lets see how it goes! I’d LOVE to hear what trait you use it for, who you model it after and your success story so please do let me know!! ‘Get your shine’ on free guided visualization, here. or at the bottom of this blog post.

🔥What makes your flame burn brightest? Feed yourself that, embody it. Your light illuminates the path for others 🔥

Geek Facts:

New Moon (+ eclipse) conjunct Sun 18 Leo. 11-8-18. 7:57 pm. AEST

conjunct Mercury Retrograde 14 Leo

square Jupiter 14 Scorpio

semisquare Venus 4 Libra

quincunx Pluto retro 19 Capricorn

sesquisquare Saturn retro 3 Capricorn

sesquisquare Chiron Retro 1 Aries

Express yourself Unicorns!

Vanessa | Astro All-Starz

SUGER HIT 🍭 Libra Full Moon ’17

Published: 10 Apr 2017

It’s FULL MOON FEVER again with a lovely n large La Luna crooning for us to over-do the sweetness this month.
The Full Moon brings to the surface our instinctual, emotional truth…like sea life drawn to the surface of the water by lunar light.

Look for the fruition of seeds planted 6 months ago on the LIBRA New Moon. What were you dreaming of, or planning for then? What is your harvest looking like now?

Refresh your memory, here’s the last New Moon LIBRA post…

Refresh your Memory, click HERE

Libra loves partnering up, whether it’s a romantic twosome, a dynamic business duo or just a regular dance partner, look for your complimentary equal under the light of this full Moon.

Excessive and optimistic Jupiter is partnering up (conjunct) La Luna, pushing that partner seeking into overdrive. Watch you don’t overdo the sugary sweets 🍭 in the perception that you lack enough sweetness in life.

The full Moon is always in polarity/opposite the Sun..in this month as independent solo woman Aries. As she beats her chest and announces ‘Me FIRST’. Remember to find your sweetheart you need to balance that inner need for relationship, with the independent you. To be equal to another you need to have the distance and centeredness (is that a word??) to meet that special other so the see-saw doesn’t swing up and throw one of you out of the saddle! To be TWO you can’t fade into ONE. Libra is about balance, not merging, leave that up to Pisces!

Competition vs Collaboration

“Competition makes us faster, collaboration makes us better”. Fyrefly.

The Sun in Aries is conjunct super sci-fi future-oriented and electrifying Aries. How is that truly independent part of yourself? Getting ahead of yourself I hope..rocketing forward regardless of who you freak out with your intrepid path.

Transformer Pluto is tying into this Sun/Moon twosome as a 3rd wheel determined to rock the status quo and bring maximum stress to the party in a way that will make or break you into pushing through and owning your power. Own your personal power of self as well as self in partnership.

Liberation loved one,

Vanessa Montgomery | ASTRO ALL-STARZ

Geek Fact Checker :

Full Moon exact at 4.07 pm, 11th April 2017 AEST

Full Moon 23 degrees Libra

Conjunct Retrograde Jupiter 21 degrees Libra
Opposite Sun 23 degrees Aries, Uranus 24 degrees Aries
Square Pluto 27 degrees Sagittarius
The ‘house’/area of life the planets fall will provide extra information on where to expect events or perceptions to play out. Eg Full Moon in the 3rd house of mind/local environment could mean, find a local study buddy you feel emotionally connected with, while the opposite Sun in Aries in the 9th house of expansion could compel you to pursue some independent study or experience that expands your mind or worldview. Visit astroallstarz.com to make your free birth chart now.

ORDER VS CHAOS : Full Moon in VIRGO

Published: 12 Mar 2017

The Full Moon brings to the surface our instinctual, emotional truth…like sea life drawn to the surface of the water by lunar light.

Look for the fruition of seeds planted 6 months ago on the VIRGO New Moon. What were you dreaming of, or planning for then? What is your harvest looking like now?
Refresh your memory, here’s the last New Moon VIRGO Post.

VIRGO NEW MOON 2016

This Full Moon has some tense aspects as well as a super helpful one.

In short, you’re going to have to do some work to make the most of what it offers.
If you haven’t sorted, tidied and cleaned your way out of any uncomfortable feelings this Moon has bought up, I advise you to do that. As well as reflect and just feel your feelings.
Full Moons are always opposite the Sun. This month the Sun is conjunct Chiron the wounded healer and Mercury the planet of communication, all in watery, nebulous and deep feeling Pisces.

The Inner Critic

Chiron conjunct the Sun can mean wounding to the sense of self/ego as well as a person who is a sensitive healer due to their own wounding.

The Sun often represents our Paternal figure. The combo of Sun, Chiron, and Mercury can be read as wounding from the way our Paternal father communicated with us. Perhaps he wasn’t supportive, perhaps he was critical, or for some, he may have been downright nasty. In opposition to this month’s Full Moon, you may experience a reprise of your inner critic, someone triggering old wounds, or they could seem to float up out of the distant past. Either way, its time to heal.

The other side of Chiron Sun is that once you’re conscious of your own wounds you are able to go beyond the wall of self and ego, and recognize in others what you yourself have suffered from and learned to heal, and so heal others. Where are you currently at on this path?

The Sun combo and Moon are in a very tense ‘t-square’ with Saturn in Sagittarius, further emphasizing the paternal connection. The Mood is somber, burdened and there may be either too much responsibility placed on you or you may be struggling to shirk your responsibility which isn’t working either.

Plans or emotional connections may seem blocked, however just do the work, shoulder your load/or set boundaries if someone else isn’t and the work will get you through. Be patient and persistent, yet gentle on yourself.

An easy trine between the Full Moon and Pluto, the planet of regeneration, helps our feelings or some deep truth to surface in a way that helps us clear the path and cut dead wood in order to resurrect into authenticity.

To Heal it you’ve got to Feel it

Since our perception of not only our experience, but of ourselves is simply a collection of memories, and the brain has been proven to be ‘plastic’ (highly adaptive), I want to remind you that you are the master creator of your reality. There is so much reading on that subject matter, with reams of scientific proof crossing into the mystical. If you find yourself repeating situations, critical self-dialogue, feelings or a shitty version of reality or excuses and even you are sick of your own voice, you have a choice. Do the work, or keep complaining, blaming and finding excuses.

Virgo is an innately practical sign of service. Find the key to unchain yourself from any ‘story’ that doesn’t support the best possible you (and be honest about the hidden benefits of your story so far) so that you may be of service to yourself as well as others.

Often it’s the hardest work that reaps the most reward so I see this Full Moon as an opportunity for personal truth, cleansing, and clearing of the soul.

Much compassion beloved,

Vanessa Montgomery

ASTRO ALL-STARZ

Geek Fact Checker :

Full Moon in Virgo 22 degrees

(In a grand T-square with..)

Opposite Sun in Pisces 22 degrees

Opposite Chiron in Pisces 24 degrees

Opposite Mercury in Pisces 27 degrees

Square Saturn in Sagittarius 27 degrees
Trine Pluto in Capricorn 19 degrees

SHARING IS CARING : Full Moon in CANCER

Published: 12 Jan 2017

The Full Moon brings to the surface our instinctual, emotional truth…like sea life drawn to the surface of the water by lunar light.

Look for the fruition of seeds planted 6 months ago on the CANCER New Moon. What were you dreaming of, or planning for then? What is your harvest looking like now?

Refresh your memory, here’s the last New Moon CANCER Post…

Click to read last New Moon in Cancer

CARE FACTOR

Cancer cares. The ultimate in compassionate, caring Cancer is embodied in His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. Self-care ladies!

“It is lack of love for ourselves that inhibits our compassion toward others. If we make friends with ourselves, then there is no obstacle to opening our hearts and minds to others:

This Moon should help you define what’s really important to you. Been struggling with decisions? Just think about what really captures your heart and there’s your answer. First thought best thought. Don’t try to talk yourself down.

Feelings are central to this Moon. Notice what tips your sensitivity meter, especially around areas that Cancer rules..home, family, food, security…

Currently, we seem to be hitting a bell curve in terms of food habits, especially vegan/vegetarian and generally healthy wholesome foods. Thanks to social media we’re realizing we’ve been conned by marketing and now have enough information to make our own choices for the health of ourselves and our loved ones. There’s a new level of awareness that translates to concern for animals suffering.
What care factor is highlighted for you at the moment?

DRAWN & QUARTERED

I’m not going to lie, there’s a lot of tension tied into this full Moon. With the shock of the new Uranus in Aries and enthusiastic Jupiter in Libra the meat in the sandwich, Pluto muscles into a conjunction with the Sun in Capricorn forming ‘a grand square’.

In short, balance home and family with your place in the world. That place in the world, your duty to this life will be demanding attention.

Jupiter will push your relationship buttons and Uranus will be whipping you to break free. The ‘grand square’ is a bit like feeling drawn and quartered.

THE GOOD NEWS

There’s an easy flow from the Cancer Moon to healing Chiron and a compassionate Mars in watery Pisces. Lean into what action you can take to heal yourself. Be kind to yourself. Choose your reality by choosing to open up your perception to the moment (mindfulness) rather than play old tapes that result in repetition. Use your sensitivity to connect beyond your everyday mundane logistics and touch base with your higher potential as well with others you come into contact with. No judgment, just an open mind with positive expectation. Let me know how it goes.

POLARITIES

This month’s Sun in Capricorn opposite Moon in Cancer, for me has highlighted the relationship between big industry and the basics of human rights and family.

Specifically the clothing industry and the animal products food industry. Those at the top have a power they are hoarding and abusing while those at the bottom are crushed, living as slaves. Their suffering is out of proportion to the value we place on their product ie a $5 top at a fast fashion chain or a life for a piece of steak on our plate. Our power to make a difference is cumulative and much of it lies in simple spending power. I choose to make the difference I can make. Home and business need balance, not only in our own lives but for our global family, for the powerless and the voiceless.

With Love & Care,

Vanessa Montgomery

ASTRO ALL-STARZ

DOUBLE VISION : Full Moon Gemini

Published: 14 Dec 2016

The Full Moon brings to the surface our instinctual, emotional truth…like sea life drawn to the surface of the water by lunar light.

Look for the fruition of seeds planted 6 months ago on the GEMINI New Moon. What were you dreaming of, or planning for then? What is your harvest looking like now?

Refresh your memory, here’s the last New Moon Gemini Post…
MADAME BUTTERFLY : New Moon in GEMINI

This Moon illuminates the mind, ideas, facts and all things communications. Make sure you’ve got your facts straight before you fire off flaming arrows or jump to conclusions…Gemini also rules doubles and short journeys…going anywhere? Doubling up into a terrible twosome? Or are you noticing both sides of the coin under the full Moons light?

In a polarity with the Sun in Sagittarius, balance pure fact with expansive vision and find true meaning.

If you’ve been waiting on information so you can move forward, it’s likely to be revealed around this time. Any information that comes to light, don’t judge it if its not quite want you wanted to hear, see the opportunity in it and look for an even better outcome. If its exactly what you needed or wanted to know, fantastic!

Shoulder the boulder…

This full Moon sweats it out in a tight spot (T-Square) with the planet of wounding and healing, Chiron. It could be ouch, the information you get…look for the healing that needs to take place…take the opportunity to change past habits and choose a new way you may never have thought of before.

Saturn, the planet of discipline, is focusing the thought power of expansive Sun in Sagittarius making the usual party a more somber yet potentially more likely to end in a payday if you do the work. Any plans for expansion or study won’t go supernova, won’t be as glam as you’d like. However, forgo the limo downtown, take the seemingly humble bus, keep at it, again, do the work and you’ll end up where you plan to go. Always sensible advice, with this combo any less will leave you roadside without a ride.
Think outside the box…

Uranus the planet of sudden change, and the unexpected lends a hand to hit refresh on your perspective, put the effort in to find a higher solution to any problems, impasse or stuck ideas and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. (Aries Uranus sextile Gemini Moon, Trine Sun in Sag). What at first may seem like a thorn in your side could transform into your lucky day!

This Full Moon is also trine Shaker and mover Mars in detached and socially oriented Aquarius. Remember the power in numbers. Jupiter in dynamic duo Libra provides luck in the power of two. This is a great air sign combo, meaning communication is the key.

The power of thought, ideas, and the mind are on your side if you reach out. Does your mind need a good fluffing up like a feather pillow that’s been slept on for way too long without stimulation? If so this is the time to feed your mind, connect on all levels with different types of people in various ways. Be open now and voila, hello limitless possibilities.

Personally, I’m seeing the effects of the above…a course I’d planned to study (starting in 2 days!) has been canceled, so I’ll be doing what looks like a less glamorous version, yet it ticks all the boxes, with no frills. I’m hoping my advice is right and it’ll be just right!

To an open mind beloved,
Vanessa | ASTRO -ALL STARZ

Geek Facts :

Full Moon 22 degrees, 25 minutes, Gemini
Moon Opposite Sun in Sagittarius (conjunct Saturn)
Moon Square Chiron in Pisces, 20 degrees
Moon sextile Uranus in Aries, Retrograde 20 degrees
Moon Trine Jupiter in Libra, 18 degrees
Moon trine Mars in Aquarius 25 degrees
Moon quincunx Venus in Aquarius, 7 degrees

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