Lynda Hill's Sabian Symbols

Revelations, Realizations and Resolutions: April's Taurus New Moon

“Is this one tribe or a stranger?” is the calculation of the narrow-minded; but to those of a noble disposition the world itself is but one family. Hitopadesa proverb

We never know the worth of water till the well is dry. English proverb

Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart ...who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside awakes. Carl Gustav Jung

It was . . . enough to suffer as a woman, an individual, on one’s own account, without having to suffer for the race as well. It was brutality, and undeserved. Nella Larsen

We need to feel the cheer and inspiration of meeting each other; we need to gain the courage and fresh life that comes from the mingling of congenial souls, of those working for the same ends. Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin

What I am is a humanist before anything… before I’m a Jew, before I’m black, before I’m a woman. And my beliefs are for the human race—they don’t exclude anyone. Whoopi Goldberg

This upcoming new Moon in Taurus happens on April 26, and, it is a very interesting, and yet challenging, period. It can feel like a real push-me pull-you experience, and, we've been feeling that for some time, but, now it's getting more accentuated. Feelings are amped up as we are being pushed to change, and, change we will, at least in some measure. 

This new Moon in Taurus carries a flavor of wanting (or needing) to be accepted, respected, a valuable member of the 'tribe', to not feel like an outcast, a reject, like someone who just doesn't measure up. The Sabian Symbol for this new Moon is The Woman Of Samaria At Jacob's Well, and, we may at times feel like an alien, as if we don't fit in, are not taken seriously or take up too much space. None of this is what we want or where we want to be going, of course, but, if we can identify any of these reactions, thoughts or feelings, we can see them for what they are and purge them now. This can be a very healing new Moon. 

The biggest thing with this new Moon period is that Venus (which rules Taurus) is now direct, and, about to move from Pisces into Aries. This will help things along: We've had Venus retrograde conjunct (together with) Chiron, and squaring Saturn for what seems like weeks now. Many have been experiencing the stress of the feeling of having to move away from familiar situations, the need (or the impetus) to let go of something or someone, and, many are feeling the pinch financially as a lot of confidence has been blown out of the economy (and the future). 

Renewing, Revising And Revisioning: April's Libran Full Moon

To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life. Samuel Johnson

A child is a quicksilver fountain Spilling over with tomorrows and tomorrows And that is why She is richer than you and I. Tom Bradley

Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver. Barbara De Angelis

Practice random acts of kindness. Modern Saying

Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate. Albert Schweitzer

He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love. Saint Basil

April's full Moon occurs on April 11, and, it's another big one. The Moon is conjunct Jupiter, and, the Sun is conjunct Uranus. Of course, this means that we're still in the Jupiter/Uranus opposition. Talk about wanting to break free, to release ourselves of restrictions! Talk about wanting to see justice done, and freedom and equality issues arising. This is a major opposition, and, this full Moon is bringing up the issues. And, Pluto is forming a t-square to it all - to the full Moon, Jupiter and Uranus... power issues, indeed. Conflicts, arguing, pushing, pulling, ugh. The resulting energies are asking that we let go of trying to control those things we can't control, can't change, or, really, influence. Power struggles, big time. 

Another big aspect of this full Moon is the ongoing Venus retrograde. Venus is conjunct Chiron, and this can have us examining The Stories That We Tell Ourselves about our 'wounds'. We may be examining relationship issues, how we relate to others, the need to let go of some relationships and our attitudes towards those things that just aren't working - particularly those things from out of the past. This is made especially strong by Venus, and Chiron, being exactly squared by Saturn. It's push me pull you all the way. For many, this will feel like a very 'karmic time' - we may feel stuck in situations without the feeling of hope that things will improve. We are in a holding pattern, and, it helps if we listen to the stories, the words that go through our mind that restrict and restrain us from feeling like we can make any forward movement. Things will improve, they always do, but, we may need to just hang on for dear life while trusting that it will all work out.

Adding to a feeling of stasis is Mercury now retrograde. Mercury went stationary retrograde on Taurus 5: A WIDOW AT AN OPEN GRAVE. This Symbol is huge for releasing the past, and, we can do well to 'bury' those issues that no longer work for us. There's a lot of retrogrades happening now, with Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn now all retrograde - adding to the energy of dealing with the past before moving forward. Taurus 5 is a big degree for me in my journey into the Sabian Symbols. It's a long story, so I'll just leave it there... 

Jupiter retrograde on Libra 18 is a big one - TWO MEN PLACED UNDER ARREST ARE BROUGHT BEFORE THE TRIBUNAL OF SOCIETY TO GIVE AN ACCOUNTING FOR THEIR ACTIONS. We, and/or others, may be asked to make amends for things done in the past. And, without wanting to get too political, this is the degree of Donald Trump's Jupiter. These next few weeks are going to be very interesting on the political front, as well as the social. 

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The full Moon each month marks a time of heightened energies and events. It often marks the culmination of the energies released at the new Moon. Emotions can be supercharged as the Sun and Moon are on opposite sides of the zodiac and illumination is increased - it's like we can see in the dark - and we can be hyper-aware as well as being hyper-awake. The effects of a full Moon can be major or minor, depending on how they interact with your own chart. Sometimes, realisations or events that are unleashed, or unlocked, can stretch their meaning months into the future. A lot can be learned at the time of the full Moon and whether it's lunacy or illumination, or a combination of both, there's magic unleashed with every full Moon. 

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The full Moon is on Libra 22: A CHILD GIVING BIRDS A DRINK AT A FOUNTAIN - this Symbol can speak of the desire, or, the need, to help others, it can show issues to do with social security, pensions, taking care of the 'little ones'. 

The following is my interpretation from my book The Sabian Oracle: 360 Degrees Of Wisdom - 

Commentary: ‘A Child’ is seen ‘Giving Birds a Drink at a Fountain’. The ‘Child’ is carefree and enjoying the freshness of the outdoors and the thrill of watching the ‘Birds’ having and enjoying the ‘Drink at the Fountain’. The interaction of the ‘Child’ and the ‘Birds’ can bring joy and wonder. ‘Birds’ represent spiritual messages, the ‘Child’ is the physical presence of innocence, naivety and fun, and the water represents the flow and empathy of emotional energy. This also symbolizes the joy and trust of innocence as it is a ‘Child’ that holds the ‘Fountain’ open for the ‘Birds’. This does not mean that an adult is unable to be trusted. Instead, it shows that we must maintain the innocence and openness of a ‘Child’ in order to be connected to and aware of, simple, momentary and more spiritual energies.

Oracle: ‘Children’ demonstrate a generosity of spirit and take delight in giving to beings less able than themselves. They give freely and unconditionally. This Symbol shows that we must assume the shaping and caring of a ‘Child’ in order to be connected to and aware of, the needs and worries of others. The problem that can come out of adulthood is the expectation of return, the “what’s in it for me” routine. It is when an experience is its own true reward that we achieve openness and joy in responding to the energies that surround us everyday. Someone's needs, hopes and wishes are in need of sustenance or refreshment. Whether this is you or someone else, simple gestures can revitalize situations beyond your expectations. If you, or another, have the resources to nourish or to help someone or something, the effort required will be minimal, but the rewards may be well worth it. Show some unconditional generosity and enjoy the resulting experience.

Keywords: Enjoyment experienced in nourishing simple souls. The need for water. Simple pleasures. Innocence. Birdbaths. Fountains. Water. Innocent reaching out to others. Taking time out for others. Spontaneous gifts. Moments of innocence, spontaneity and fun. Putting aside your own needs. Stopping to help others in need. Enjoying interactions with people, birds or animals.

The Caution: Looking for recognition for small deeds. Being condescending to others. Always feeling like you have to look after others, whether they are big or small. Interfering with nature. Being naive. Feeling that one is the font of everything.

The Moon symbolizes: Emotions, moods, mother, family, clan, domestic issues, relationship to home and country. Feelings, sentiments, nourishment, emotional nurturing, monkey chatter mind, lunar and menstrual cycles, clarity of emotions or lunacy. Female energy - yours and others.