New Moon in Sagittarius: Harness Your Fire

Shiva Mafakheri, Iranian archer

Today, we have a New Moon in the mutable sign of the fiery archer, Sagittarius. The New Beginning tone of today is significant in that the Moon makes a t-square to the North Node in Virgo and the South Node conjunct Neptune in Pisces. The passion and wisdom of Sagittarius is asking us to reconnect to Higher Law, the truth of our personal vision. But this must be balanced with reason and discrimination (Virgo North Node), as well as discipline and focus, in order to put that truth into practice.

Flaming Arrow, David Lee Thompson

The South Node conjunct Neptune in Pisces says yes, at times you must give in to the soul, cruise the river of memories into the past and daydream, sleep in and be accepting of all that is, a perfect blissful oneness. You may feel like bailing on the project, like letting go and floating downstream into the South Node and Neptune Pisces axis, saying “Who Cares?” But the Sagittarius creative tension you feel inside says: you must balance Virgo reason with Piscean vision and dreaminess.

New Moons are always seed-planting times. The scope of today’s lunation is so strong, so karmic, with the tight axis to the Nodes, that I predict whatever we set in place over the next two to four weeks, will come to fruition in June 2017, when the Moon is Full in Sagittarius. You know that goal, about six months out? The time is now to break ground, or take it to a new level.

Sagittarius is a sign of generosity. The ruler of Sagittarius, Jupiter aka Zeus, wants to give you a gift now. You are nudged toward the adventurous, the optimistic, the exuberant. Be open-minded, without being careless or uncommitted. I believe that those who get on the horse, take the lead and cultivate discipline will be rewarded quickly with a rush of fun and freedom into their lives. Think of that carrot at the end of the stick. You cannot avoid the big task at hand anyway – it’s your soul calling. Keep in mind that when you finish, you will feel a mile high. Think about that feeling to come, basking in that glow, that rush of accomplishment.

Remember, Sagittarius knows how to harvest the big picture passion and long-term goals into a blazing arrow that will definitely meet the mark. Yes, Archer energy wants to get down and party all night long with the best of ‘em (I know, I have five planets in Sag, and I definitely love me a good-time hootenanny). If it's not all-night dancing, Sag will have a marathon intellectual salon, or political-philosophical showdown. Still, the Archer at its wisest knows that if it doesn’t practice temperance, that chutzpah will only turn to hot air and, well, gas.

Did I say that blunt ‘n frisky Sag likes to tell jokes, sometimes off color? Jokes aside, the fire needs to go somewhere, so it must be harnessed, and directed.

Keep the creative tension of the nodal square in mind. Sure, lean into Pisces and Neptune sometimes, chill out and watch a movie, float in a hot tub, be a little lazy. You will need rest breaks. That’s part of pacing, and trained discipline. After a chunk of downtime, you’ll be chomping at the bit again. So reel it in, get focused, and you’re off! You will come out of the starting gate on race day, stronger than ever, crossing the finish line like a champ, leaving your competition in the dust.

That’s our beloved Sagittarius at its wisest and strongest. That’s harnessed fire.

Erin Reese is an author, spiritual guide, astrologer, and modern psychic reader based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works with clients all over the world. For readings and spiritual counseling by Skype, phone or email, contact her directly. She can be reached at erin@erinreese.com.







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