Celtic Astrology for Late February – Mid March Nion, The Ash Tree

Celtic Astrology
The Month of Nion, The Ash Tree
February 18 – March 17

By Dikki-Jo Mullen, Astrologer

The ancient Celts developed their own zodiac. It centered around a lunar calendar which has a link to Stonehenge, one of the world’s largest and oldest astrology guides. The Celtic Zodiac is a wonderful choice for exploring the deeper spiritual studies of the heavenly cycles. It is particularly appealing to those who are drawn to the old ways, to the spiritual practices of ancient Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales.
The Ash Tree relates to a time period spanning late Aquarius – late Pisces in the familiar zodiac. Its name, Nion,
Actually means ‘heaven’. A tree of enchantment, the Ash was the source of magic wands fashioned by the Welsh magician Gwydion, who eventually became the archetype for Merlin. The whispering voices of the muses, the inspiration for poets and musicians, were once thought to be the spirits of ash trees. Human or land animals combined with fish, the mermaids and fish-men, rule during this time period. The powers of the sea gods are at a peak. There is illusion, duality and artistry afoot, read between the lines, not much can be taken literally. The Trident of Neptune, the Seahorse and the waves combine with the Ash tree as a timely meditation emblem.

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Full Moon of the Sphynx February 16, 2022

Leo Full Moon of the Storms and the Mystery of the Sphynx
February 16, 2022
By Dikki-Jo Mullen, Astrologer
The Storm Moon is one of the names given to February’s Full Moon. In Astro-meterology, the astrology of weather, Full Moons are often associated with significant weather events. Some of winter’s coldest and most extreme weather can arrive with the Storm Moons of February. The light of a Full Moon is always about revealing things. The Moon sheds its light on situations, people and details of lives. The Storm Moon illuminates the impact the winter is having . This year of 2022 brings the lunation is at 27 degrees 59’ of Leo, within orb of the Fixed star Regulus. The Moon is Full on February 16, 2022 at 11:56 am EST, just before Noon. Early English astrologers made Star Regulus a royal star, seeing a portent of “glory, riches, and power to all born under its influence”. So traditionally fixed star Regulus has generally been considered fortunate, courageous, successful and all those great qualities associated with the Sun Sign of the glorious Lion, Leo. Yet other astrologers assign Regulus a negative side, interpreting it differently. “Regulus brings violence, destructiveness, military honor of short duration, with ultimate failure, imprisonment, violent death”. Regulus has been linked with forecasts of downfall. Either way this star has a macho -masculine energy. Its influence can range from the divine to a low, even crass, vibration. Leo, the sign of this Full Moon, has a unique link with the heart. Perhaps the answer as to which side of Regulus we see manifesting varies according to what is held within the heart. The influence of the Sphynx, the part lion-part human figure of the ancient Egyptian riddles and mysteries might appear to those who would meditate upon this Full moon to offer guidance and insights.
This event chart for this Full Moon in the Sun-Mars ruled third decanate in Leo accents sports, the entertainment world, and royalty. A wide orb Sun-Saturn conjunction in Aquarius squares the Uranus and ascendant in Taurus and aspects the Leo Full Moon by an opposition and square, respectively. There is a fixed sign T-Square with Scorpio as the open end. Scorpio is the traditional ruling sign of Russia. The stand off in the Ukraine should reach a peak, watch the world news on the Full moon day. Venus and Mars are conjunct in Capricorn. In degrees of the Zodiac Symbolized this degree of Capricorn reads “A lyre (musical instrument) lying upon a wreath of flowers.” Expression of feelings through sounds and fragrance are suggested. It’s a degree of persuasion. Extravagance, social interactions, love and money are all linked to the Venus-Mars conjunction. There is an out of sign conjunction between Mercury in Aquarius and Pluto in Capricorn. Espionage, sudden turns of events are impacted by secret and subtle influences. There can be revelations related to air travel and the space program. It’s worthwhile to do research.
For a more personal reading concerning what to expect on the Storm Moon see 26-27 degrees of Leo (the Full Moon) and 16 -17 degrees of Capricorn (the Venus-Mars conjunction) and where they fall in your own birth chart.

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