Full Moon in Pisces, September 4, 2009: Becoming the Dream
nuwireinvestor"Hanging onto resentment is letting someone you despise live rent-free in your head." - Ann Landers
So here we are, in Piscean waters. Exactly where most of us want to be with this full moon, I'm sure. Dealing with our anger, sadness, regrets and accepting our fellow (wo)men and "uncontrollable forces" as they are. Just dealing with "it" all. Then letting it all go, for there's no room for resentments here, regardless of how dramatically tempting they might be to dive into.
TMREven I'm having a hard time accepting certain activities humans partake in, such as operating a three-ton vehicle while intoxicated or distracted by an electronic gadget. Usually, I aim to see all sides of a story. But sorry, to me, there is no story good enough to defend text-driving or drunk-driving, and I have no intention of changing my mind about the evils of either because I believe that I'm right.
I don't think that I'm right.
I don't feel that I'm right.
I fully and wholeheartedly believe that I am right. If we choose to drive, then we should do so in a manner absent of excuses for placing the life of another, whether pedestrian, passenger or fellow driver, in jeopardy as we fulfill the "social obligations" of texting a friend or neighbor. As in, responsibly.
Believe. My, my. That's a big word, no? Big in that it possesses the capacity to create, build, complete and destroy, equally. For example, in the past, when we believed that a sole religion, or my religion, was the correct one, we killed to enforce and defend it. And nowadays, when we believe in something less stupid and violent and disturbing, such as in our individual capabilities, in our choice to succeed at something, we move mountains as responsible human beings.
Coincidentally, the mantra of Pisces is "I believe".
I know. That's a hefty affirmation.
However, it is an affirmation that works. So over the course of the next two weeks, let's believe that we're good enough. Smart enough. Strong enough. Capable enough. Everything enough. And let's believe that we'll achieve success in no time. You know, instead of thinking that we can't do something because it'll take too long to do.
What does Pisces believe in, exactly? Why, the beauty of our world, of course! Rose-colored glasses aren't reserved for Librans, only, folks! (Besides, as an air sign, Libra can logically remove them when sh*t hits the fan.) No matter how firm a Pisces may come across to any of us, she (a feminine sign) believes that the rest of the world is capable of achieving a mutual understanding and, therefore, the world is beautiful. Or at least it can be beautiful. For the most part. Pisces is far more trusting than she will ever care to admit. And it is that trusting nature which opens her up to help anyone and everyone.
And that's all nice and good... until that trusting nature is crushed. Because Pisces will cry and cry a lot. Or pout and pout a lot. Or drink, and drink a lot.
Scrape TVThat's right. It's not just a John Hughes film that will do the fishies into an emotional fest. People that break her circle of trust can do the same.
The problem is that Pisces tends to place her trust on how she wishes for the world to turn out versus on the individual capabilities of the world itself. As such, faith is often placed on folks who clearly don't deserve it. Folks who are consistently douchebags. And when they fail her, she thinks of herself as a failure. How does this happen? Blame it on Neptune, Pisces' ruling planet and the idealistic force of the cosmos. Or blame it on Pisces' infamous everyone-can-be-trusted and I-must-be-a-martyr-to-be-valued standards. Yes, this idealistic sign sets some very heavy standards for herself. And if she doesn't meet them, she dooms herself to suffer.
Best-case scenario, we can turn the energies of this full moon onto ourselves, that we may accomplish what we've only imagined over the course of the next two weeks. I believe I will... scrub the toilet to the best of my ability and it will take only ten minutes, for example, will get us through scrubbing the toilet.
Let's also place our hopes and work into situations, places and well-intended people that will prosper. One of our biggest, most obvious issues to date has involved doing the opposite of that-- investing our time, energy, hopes and finances into the wrong people. The wrong corporations. Because among those corporations are hands that we should trust. And yet, too many of those hands have failed not just you or me, but the entire country.
Take healthcare, for example, a topic which will continue to make headlines throughout the month between this full moon in Pisces (healing) and the new moon in Virgo (Health/Service). How could it be that healthcare, something that should come from the heart foremost, is so expensive and poorly managed and, overall, revealing itself as just another business at its core?
I'll tell you how: we naturally trust the healthcare industry and everything that comes with it because we need it all, and because practitioners know us almost as intimately as our loved ones do. So we let them get away with "murder".
Right?
Wrong. I had a chit-chat with my father-in-law, last weekend, about the healthcare industry. And after picking his brain about the subject, he honestly and bluntly explained that specialists, like Cardiologists, deserve our hard-earned money and trust. But most institutions have had no problem overcharging him for everything he and his family have ever gone in for throughout the years. Even for minimal things. And it pisses him off.
I believed my father-in-law. If I didn't, he (a Sagittarius) would have bestowed me with all the paperwork to prove it. But, yeah, I believed him. And although his stories were nothing new, I was angered. My in-laws have spent a great deal of time in hospitals, not only because of their ailments and check-ups but because their youngest son, my awesome brother-in-law, has a rare genetic disorder which has made the hospital a home away from home since infancy. They are good folks, with more than enough to handle at home. Why should they have to put up with this bullsh*t?
Well, they put up with it. But they don't sit back and accept it. I learned that my in-laws have fought hard in the name of fairness, putting jerks to shame time and time again. That makes me happy.
Worst-case scenarios from this full moon: we can continue to give all our credit to the world and little to ourselves. We can put our good faith into those who blatantly disrespect us. We can continue to believe that unless we suffer we have no real meaning or purpose in our lives.
We may find ourselves offering our kindness to a douchey-someone we wouldn't ordinarily help out. Or, for the sake of our sanity and well-being, we may have to shut the door on a leech. Either way, the experience will be rich in learning and, therefore, quite valuable.
The full moon in Pisces, a moon of compassion and sacrifice and healing and lovey-dovey vibrations and ethereal qualities, may present us with the opportunity to speed into and out of the healing process, with little to no help. That means that we should set forth our wishes for any healing we really need to do, especially if they involve ridding of draining emotions, habits or insecurities. Alternatively, and for maximum effect, we should connect with folks who have our best interests at heart, celebrating for no particular reason.
WTF?/GeekologieMake those wishes now, and you'll all get a free sex toy!
Made you look.
Do some of you really get a kick out of those things?
Pop SyndicateM'eh. I don't know about sex toys. But I do know that nothing beats the hilarity of an erotic infomercial.
Seriously, let's set forth our intentions and go with them. Let's forget about the word "dream", too, and go with "vision", instead. We can always manifest a vision. But we can't always manifest a dream, especially since we often equate "dream" to a state removed from reality. What do we do at sleep-time? We dream. Usually. And when we wake up, the dream is over.
The same cannot be said about a vision (or an idea). We can have visions while awake or asleep. While on the can or while taking a walk. While listening to a song or having a conversation. It all depends. But the possibilities of experiencing a vision are endless.
Some of our visions will manifest into our best work yet. Enjoy!
Moving on, the Pisces full moon also brings about issues related to women, relationships with the women in our lives, etc.,. Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and, as such, endings will likely present themselves in the next two weeks. Perhaps we will say goodbye to a female in our lives, temporarily or for good. Or we will be supporting our female loved ones as they take-off in new directions.
From this full moon will come a strengthening of our supportive relationships. We get by with a little help from our friends!
On the other hand, some of us will be saying bye-bye to any draining relationships. This would be the time to do just that if we are seeking understanding and compassion from another.
In a rare turn of events, we could hear of females in our lives getting an unusual and completely unexpected heave-ho from a pretty important job. Some may be admitted into a hospital or institution. Even jail.
We need to stop trying to force others to live up to our expectations.
Illusions at this time will be quite dangerous. Worse will be the fantasies about star-crossed love. Let's not make ourselves (or others) suffer, folks. Love unfolds naturally, and there are many opportunities in life for it. All we have to do is remain patient and open to possibilities. It is often rushing, "desperation" and irrational thinking that gets us into trouble. So let's take it easy and believe that, when the time is right, romantic love will come our way.
Let's face it. Romeo and Juliet, the poster children for star-crossed love, rushed things. They were in their very early-teens and just plain didn't know better. Their families sucked, too, making the thought of being in each other's arms magical.
Most importantly, Romeo and Juliet were only characters in a play written by Shakespeare. I love Shakespeare, but he was a man who both blamed fate and encouraged self responsibility:
The fault, dear Brutus, lies not in our stars, but in ourselves [that we are underlings].
:: Shrug ::
Relationships that are doomed from the beginning usually don't end well. We should know that.
If a relationship doesn't work out (be it a friendship, romance, business partnership, etc.,), it's not because a third-party has wandered in and ruined everything. It is because said relationship wasn't strong enough to withstand time and change. Meaning: someone in the relationship is resistant to changes in the life of a partner, friend, sibling, parent, child, colleague, etc., so much so that it stunts the growth of the relationship.
Now, there are relationships that are golden and last eighty years. Relationships that have really stood up to the winds of change like the brick house in The Three Little Pigs. But sometimes shit happens and relationships end. It's no one's fault. It's just the way life is.
Back to women-related issues: Ladies, we need to stop competing with one another in a cruel fashion if we're going to get anywhere. Let me tell you something-- too many of us are just as competitive and aggressive as the douchey males in our world. We're no longer in a men vs. women battle here. Many women have been given the opportunity to excel and empower themselves. But only a few have been secure enough to use that power to help other women excel and empower themselves.
What we need to do is support those who have the world in mind, not just those who share our gender. Part of the reason why I can't yell "girl power" from a mountaintop is that I have experienced more harsh treatment and cruelty from women than I ever have (even in my dorky/ugly duckling stages) from men or boys. Some of my friends are chicks, yes. But most of my friends are dudes and it's because they don't judge, exclude or view me as "competition".
God, I love my friends.
Anyway, on a final note, let's use this full moon to empower ourselves emotionally and spiritually that we might then empower others-- not the other way around. Let's re-explore the places and activites we enjoy most. And let's be smart about our efforts, too, extending them to those who need them most at this time.
Kindness will go a long way. And it'll give back!
Everybody remembers a kind heart.
This picture has nothing to do with this entry (or DOES it?) but I thought to share it, anyway.
Posted by Deb Steinberg at 9/4/2009 3:31 PM 
Categories: Astro Nuggets,Cosmic News
Tags: Full moon in Pisces September 4
Categories: Astro Nuggets,Cosmic News
Tags: Full moon in Pisces September 4
ROFLMAO over last pic! OMG, I WANT one of those!!
Great, great post, Deb. I love the way you think.
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Thank you! I was worried that this would come across as a ramble since I wrote it so late and had a lot of thoughts to get out. Glad it made sense.
I'm also glad to know that I'm not the only Libra with her mind in the gutter... 0
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