Goodday Family !
🌌 The New Moon in Scorpio has arrived, bringing with it a very powerful, transformative energy that indulges us to dive deep within.
Scorpio are known for their mystery, intensity, and deep-rooted secrets.
They are ALPHAs that royally know how to act BETAs for the occasion. Similarly, this NEW MUN invites us to look at our shadow other selves—not to fear them, but to inner-stand, integrate, and heal with them.
This is a time of unmasking, of uncovering truths within ourselves.
Truths to be revealed, that we may have kept hidden, even from our own eyes.
The Scorpio energy is intense and raw, similar to the potent revelations of a Full Moon - This is how powerful and charismatic the Scorpio Fixed Water Sign is transformative and available with its unique magic for new beginnings.
How long does it take each of the PLANeTS to orbit around the SUN ?
Today before diving into the planetary aspects and energies, eye would like to share some light the planetary journeys around the Sun.
How long does it take each of the PLANeTS to orbit around the SUN and how these figures can help so understand better astrology and natural cycles within ourselves.
Here’s a structured breakdown:
Planetary Journeys and Their Astrological Significance
| Planet | Journey Around the Sun | Elemental Connection | Astrological Insights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun ☀️ | Fixed star, central to all movements |
Fire 🔥 |
Represents vitality, personal will, the source of life itself. The Sun is at the heart of all elemental balances and serves as a reminder of the core inner fire within us all. |
| Mercury 🜛 | 87 days |
Air 🌬️ (Gemini) Earth 🌍(Virgo) |
Symbolizes intellect, communication, and reasoning. Mercury's rapid journey reflects swift thought and adaptability, echoing the Air element's connection to knowledge and mobility. |
| Venus 🜞 | 225 days |
Earth 🌍 (Taurus) Air 🌬️ (Libra) |
Venus, representing love and harmony, balances the tactile nature of Earth (Taurus) and the social grace of Air (Libra), blending sensuality with aesthetic refinement. |
| Earth 🌍 | 365 days |
Earth 🌱 (As of Heart, the Merkaba, the Middle Way, YOU) |
Earth embodies grounding, stability, and structure. The material world and its cycles are deeply tied to Earth as an element and its aspect. From Star Dust to Dust |
| Moon 🌑 | 28 days (around Earth-YOU and spends 2,5 days in each of the 12 ZODIAC houses) | Water 🌊 (Cancer) | The Moon governs emotions, intuition, and cycles, aligning with the Water element's fluid, changeable nature. The Moon's rapid orbit mirrors the tides of emotional change. |
| Mars ♂️ | 687 days |
Fire 🔥 (Aries) Water 🌊 (Scorpio) |
Mars, embodying passion, action, and aggression, resonates with the Fire element's force. Its longer journey hints at the drive needed to achieve goals and overcome challenges. |
| Jupiter ♃ | 12 years |
Fire 🔥 (Sagittarius) Water 🌊 (Pisces) |
The expansive nature of Jupiter reflects the energy of Fire, representing growth, philosophy, and abundance. Jupiter’s long watery cycle brings wisdom and opportunity. |
| Saturn ♄ | 28 years |
Earth 🌍 (Capricorn) Air 🌬️ (Aquarius) |
Saturn, ruler of time and structure, corresponds to the Earth element’s lessons in discipline, responsibility, and long-term planning airy aquarian's trait. Its slower cycle represents life’s enduring lessons. |
| Uranus ♅ | 84 years | Air 🌬️ (Aquarius) | Uranus signifies change, innovation, and rebellion, aligned with Air's transformative nature. Its 84-year orbit mirrors generational shifts in thinking. |
| Neptune ♆ | 165 years | Water 🌊 (Pisces) | Neptune rules dreams, spirituality, and illusions. Its slow journey through the zodiac allows for deep, unconscious changes, resonating with Water’s depth and mystery. |
| Pluto ♇ | 248 years | Water 🌊 (Scorpio) | Pluto embodies transformation, death, and rebirth, echoing Water cycles of decay and regeneration. Its long orbit marks epochs of destruction and renewal. |
Elemental Insights & World Interpretation
As we journey into the Aquarian Age under Saturn's rulership since 2020 ( The Aquarius Fixed Cross), we see the world shifting towards a focus on innovation, responsibility, and communal structures.
Aquarius, as a Fixed Air sign, is a harbinger of radical change and futuristic thinking while being rooted in practicality, thanks to Saturn.
- Cardinal Signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn): Represent initiating change. In our world, this manifests as the push for new beginnings in areas such as environmental activism (Earth 🌍), new technologies (Air 🌬️), and global health advancements (Water 🌊).
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Fixed Signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius):
Symbolize stability and preservation.
Currently, fixed energies are helping to anchor societal transformations, particularly Aquarius’ role in stabilizing the structures for global cooperation and technological advancement. -
Mutable Signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces): Indicate adaptation and flexibility.
These energies are crucial now as they allow for fluid movement between traditions and new ways of thinking, particularly in the face of rapid climate change (Earth 🌍) and evolving social structures (Air 🌬️).
Eras of Change and Elemental Shifts
The Aquarian Age, marked by Saturn's structure and Uranus’ innovation, emphasizes the rebuilding of society through communal effort, technology, and equality.
| Era | Planetary Rulership | Elemental Influence | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
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Taurus Age 🐂 Have |
Venus | Earth 🌍 | 4,300 BCE - 2,150 BCE (Before Christ Era) |
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Aries Age ♈ Am |
Mars | Fire 🔥 | 2,150 BCE - 1 CE (Before Christ Era to Christ Era) |
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Pisces Age ♓ Believe |
Neptune | Water 🌊 | 1 CE - 2,000 CE (Christ Era) |
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Aquarius Age ♒ Knowledge |
Saturn, Uranus | Air 🌬️ | 2,000 CE - onwards |
This ongoing Aquarius era mirrors Air’s qualities of communication and mental clarity, encouraging a new consciousness where humanity connects on a global scale to solve collective problems.
Reflections on Heaven and Earth in the Zodiac
The Four Elements (Earth, Air, Fire, and Water) are symbolic of the material world and the spiritual heavens.
Together, they represent the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth as:
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Earth 🌍(Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn):
Grounding, material existence. -
Air 🌬️ (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius):
Thought, connection, and communication. -
Fire 🔥 (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius):
Spirit, vitality, and willpower. -
Water 🌊 (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces):
Emotion, intuition, and the soul.
In the Aquarian Age, these elements will harmonize as we work to unite the material and spiritual realms, creating a world where technological innovation (Air) serves the Earth, emotional well-being (Water) is prioritized, and passion (Fire) drives us forward in the creation of heaven on earth.
This synthesis reflects the journey of the planets through their elemental realms, showing how the cosmos influences both our individual lives and the larger cycles of human evolution.
🌚 Embracing the Shadows 🖤
These energies are here to remind us that shadows aren’t inherently “bad.”
In fact, our shadow self holds valuable lessons and truths, parts of ourselves that simply haven’t had the chance to be explored or understood through our lifetime.
This New Moon energies are inviting us to shed societal conditioning and embrace all aspects of ourselves—the parts we readily show, and the parts (we’ve) hidden away.
Remember, True self-awareness comes not only from inner-standing the light but also from honouring the dark.
🌌 Rituals for Renewal and Intention Setting 🔮
The veil between the physical and the invisible worlds is thin.
Neptune is still in retrograde and that gives the perfect time to cleanse and reset our space. 
Smudge your home with sage, bay leaves, and cloves to invite fresh energies.
You can use Salt as well : can be placed at entrances or corners to protect your space, while lighting candles or incense can help set an intentional, sacred atmosphere.
Remember, the divine energies of Durga, Chamundi, and Lakshmi are still resonant post-Diwali celebrations.
This is a powerful time to call in their strength, grace, and abundance as you set intentions for this lunar cycle.
Set them boldly, aligning with your most authentic self.
Remember there is no better way than YOUR WAY !
🌌 Planetary Influences Amplifying the Scorpio New Moon
Neptune Retrograde 🌊:
Neptune in retrograde dissolves the boundary between the seen and unseen realms as mentioned earlier. This is heightening our intuition, the empathy, and even the feeling of fatigue.
Saturn Retrograde 🪐:
Saturn, the planet of structure and boundaries, prompts us to revisit and re-evaluate areas of discipline in our lives.
Mars Trine Cancer
🌊🔥:
Mars trining in Cancer offers an emotional, nurturing approach to action.Rather than rushing or forcing outcomes, this aspect supports taking intuitive actions rooted in alignment with our deeper needs.
Take note of how emotions guide your choices, and be selective with what you give your energy to.
Uranus in Taurus Opposition 🛠️🌍:
Uranus opposing the Scorpio energy challenges us to embrace innovation, particularly in areas of personal values and security.This alignment may push us to confront parts of ourselves that usually resist change.
Don’t shy away from letting your creativity flow.
✨ Reflection Prompts for This New Moon 🌑
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What aspect of your shadow self could serve as a source of strength?
What aspects of your shadow are you ready to release to elevate your path forward? -
What is the next level of spiritual growth for you?
Reflect on the steps you’re taking to align with your highest self and commit to that journey. -
How do you safely attach emotions to your actions?
What does mindful emotional engagement look like for you? -
When do you choose to detach emotions from your actions, and why?
Understanding this balance is key to making aligned choices. -
What does ancestral veneration look like for you?
If you were to dedicate a day to honoring your ancestors, what rituals, offerings, or reflections would you include?
This New Moon in Scorpio is your opportunity to journey inward, to unearth the mysteries within, and to emerge renewed, stronger, and more aligned.
Let yourself transform, heal, and rise from the depths, just as the phoenix rises from the ashes. 🌑✨
Till then, inspire to get inspired !
Ashè !
Ola Tundé