9/6/23 ✨ Mercury Cazimi
✨ Happy Mercury Day!
SUN IN VIRGO | MOON IN GEMINI
AFFIRMATION OF THE DAY: I lovingly release anything into longer bringing health, wealth, or happiness into my life.
🪐 MAJOR TRANSITS:
♍️ SUN CONJUNCT ♍️ MERCURY RX (13º) 4:08 AM PT
Mercury retrograde passes through the heart of the sun, opening us to profound reflection and insight. We refer to this phenomenon as Mercury Cazimi- a moment when the planet of communication takes over as ruler of our solar system for just a moment as the sun’s rays supercharge its influence. (The word “cazimi” comes from the Arabic term for “in the heart of the Sun.”) Staying grounded and practical can lead to realizations about our past and how we want to proceed forward. It’s easy to get caught in analysis paralysis with such an emphasis on our mental experience today. Being in nature and soaking in these rays can help us ground insights through our body into the Earth.
♈️ NORTH NODE TRINE ♌️ LILITH (26º) 2:34 PM PT
The Nodes of Fate connect with Black Moon Lilith today, allowing our repressed desires to inform our destiny. We’ll feel the effects of this transit throughout the month of September, working its magic behind the scenes. Tapping into our own depths and asking ourselves what we truly want out of life (without factoring in societal expectations or norms) can help us decide which steps to take next. The more connected we are with our primal, wild desire; the more easily the path ahead will unfold.
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THE MOON:
🌗 LAST QUARTER MOON IN GEMINI ♊️
Let go of the stories that no longer serve you. As the moon comes into her Last Quarter phase in Gemini, we can mentally process what we’re ready to release. While it’s tempting to get stuck in our head over the coming days, it’s important to take action on the realizations that we’re having. As uncomfortable as it may be, now is the time to let go so we can make space for what is more aligned.
♊️ MOON TRINE ♎️ MARS (6º) 1:00 AM PT
A flowing trine between the moon and Mars gives us plenty of energy- but if you live on the West Coast, it might not come at the most welcome time… This transit could keep us up late into the night with plenty of motivation to keep “doing”
♊️ MOON SEXTILE ♌️ VENUS (12º) NOON PT
The stimulating Gemini moon gets support from Venus in Leo, connecting us to our passion. It’s easier to proudly express our affection for others now. Leaning into pleasure can help us navigate the discomfort of letting go under the last quarter moon.
♊️ MOON SQUARE ♍️ SUN AND ♍️ MERCURY RX (13º-14º) 2:00 PT
The last quarter moon is infused with a tense square to Mercury Retrograde, causing friction between our head and our heart. It’s easy to get stuck in our mental mind now- but remember- not all wisdom lives in our brain. Giving the mind a rest and tapping into the body can clear our channel to invite in clarity. Forcing answers or controlling the narrative will only create more of a mess. Allowing our body to find the rhythm can help us exit mental patterns that are no longer serving us.
✨ TSJ’S TAKEAWAY:
This Mercury Day is one for the books! Mercury Retrograde passes through the heart of the sun, bringing a profound moment for clarity and insight early this morning. With both the sun adn moon in mercurial signs, it could feel like we’re asking a lot of questions. Giving our mind space to ponder can invite in some of the answers we seek- but it may be helpful to give the body a rhythm to anchor to in the process. We’re certainly restless as the stimulating Gemini moon pulls away from a trine to Mars. As the moon clashes with the sun and Mercury, we reach a point of peak release. Venus brings support to this mashup, helping us lovingly let go of the stories that are no longer serving us. If it doesn’t bring health, wealth, or happiness, it’s time to create space for something that will!
