Mar

17

An Astrological Emergency Preparedness Kit

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Having an emergency kit ready to take care of your physical needs may seem like an obvious necessity right now, reeling as we are from a year of earth changes (The Gulf oil spill, Haiti, New Zealand, Japan,). But since physical suffering is only part of the fallout of loss, knowing your emotional needs as you navigate a world in transition can also help you to better cope.
Astrologically speaking, when events occur that are overwhelming, too big for our brains to process and make sense of, the moon comes to the forefront, responding to distress signals and taking over.
The moon is the ancestral storehouse of emotion, holding our deepest needs and instincts. Rooted in childhood, the moon’s sign and house placement indicate what nurtures us, what makes us feel safe and how we react most naturally when feelings arise.

Read your Moon sign and if you know your aspects to the Moon, read the corresponding Moon placement for that as well.

Moon in Aries (or Moon aspects to Mars especially conjunctions, squares and oppositions)

The Moon in Aries will probably feel some anger and a need to act, but even more likely, they will have a completely individual experience that may bring on feelings of both irritation and restlessness. They’ll want to explore how impending events will effect them personally. Moon in Aries may even feel the desire to strike out and attack someone or something, just to feel the fire of being alive.
Physical activity (exercise, sex, work) will help this Moon sign process and integrate feelings. Invoking the opposite sign Libra qualities, Moon in Aries can benefit from seeking balance, other people’s input and a strategic, rather than a reactive mindset.

Moon in Taurus (or Moon aspects to Venus especially conjunctions, squares and oppositions)
Moon in Taurus does not like change. Change is to be resisted, denied and protected against. When faced with the inevitable, this Moon sign will seek physical comfort (food, sleep, sex) and safe, familiar routines. Emotional release will only come when Moon in Taurus feels physically stable and grounded. Nature, massage and cooking can help Moon in Taurus heal when hard times hit.

Taurus can find even greater emotional strength when it draws on inspiration from the opposing sign of Scorpio. Scorpio’s ability to tap deep reserves of power from the well of spirit can remind Taurus that there is more to life than meets the eye.

Moon in Gemini (or Moon aspects to Mercury especially conjunctions, squares and oppositions)
Naturally, the Moon in Gemini is going to want to talk when the going gets rough. Talk, talk and talk some more and if they’re not talking, they’ll be writing. News junky? Oh yes. If Moon in Gemini is not actually in the middle of the action, they’re going to want to know what’s going on, every minute of every day. This Moon will also feel the desire to be busy, constantly.
Finding balance with infusions of their opposite sign of Sagittarius, Moon in Gemini can benefit from taking some time to process and make sense of all the information they are gathering. What does it mean in the bigger picture? Is there a story to tell that may help others to heal? What is the meaning of what is unfolding? The truth hiding out in the facts?

Moon in Cancer (the Moon rules Cancer, so no aspects are possible)
It’s not to unreasonable to expect that the Moon in Cancer will feel the safest hiding away at home, eating, crying, sleeping and taking care of assorted plants, children and animals. This Moon needs plenty of time to sort out the overwhelming emotions that they may experience in the aftermath of a disaster. Any kind of healing water such as a bath, hot springs or the ocean can help Moon in Cancer come to terms with change.
Ultimately though, Moon in Cancer will benefit from drawing on the opposing forces of Capricorn for strength and survival. Setting aside specific times during the day to let feelings out, will help Moon in Cancer to be self-disciplined in taking care of practical physical matters that demand attention.

Moon in Leo (or Moon aspects to the Sun especially conjunctions, squares and oppositions)
Hear that Lion roar? Moon in Leo may need to go through a particular kind of catharsis when hard times hit. Given this moon signs ability to tap into the fun of life, they’re usually able to keep their sense of humor when all hell breaks loose, but first they may need to have a diva moment.
Since this Moon can help others with its innate warmth and the gift of being able to make just about anything more fun, they can enlist their opposing sign of Aquarius to encourage their ability to keep an eye on the big picture by helping out in their community and being of service.

Moon in Virgo (or Moon aspects to Mars especially conjunctions, squares and oppositions)
When the going gets tough, the tough (like Moon in Virgo) clean house. Sure it’s a cliché, but like every generality, there’s a shred of truth in it. Virgo needs to digest and analyze to process emotions and cleaning helps, by physically make sense of chaos. Since Moon in Virgo is rather particularly prone to worry and anxiety, cleaning, organizing or being of service to others can assist this Moon in releasing some of their pent up stress.
Virgo can also take a big load off though by drawing on the wisdom of their opposing sign of Pisces. Prayer, animals and nature will help calm Virgo’s furrowed brow. In fact, escapist activities in general can bring balance to Virgo’s during times of distress.

Moon in Libra (or Moon aspects to Venus especially conjunctions, squares and oppositions)

Since disasters in generally usually bring the opposite of beauty, balance and justice, Moon in Libra can find it hard to reach an even keel when times of trouble arise. Coming back to center is possible though, through joining together with others to create a more harmonious environment. Relationships will be key for Moon in Libra when chaos reigns, so having a friend or loved one to join forces with is important.
Taking lessons from the opposing sign of Aries, Libra Moons can also benefit from taking courageous action, without first weighing every possible outcome, strategy or decision.

Moon in Scorpio (or Moon aspects to Pluto especially conjunctions, squares and oppositions)
The deep emotional strength of Moon in Scorpio comes in handy in a crisis. Because powerful waves of emotions may first keep this Moon sign out of action, it’s important that Moon in Scorpio has a private and safe place to process feelings. But this Moon sign innately understands the changing cycles of life and knows how to courageously hang in there when things get tough. Not only that, but Moon in Scorpio can help to guide others through bad times with compassion and fortitude.
Moon in Scorpio benefits from the grounding effects of Taurus, which can help bring this moon much needed physical comfort. Eating, sleeping and touching are good medicine for Moon in Scorpio when they run low on their considerable emotional reserves.

Moon in Sagittarius (or Moon aspects to Jupiter especially conjunctions, squares and oppositions)

Moon in Sagittarius will want to find a meaning in disaster or hard times. What’s the story behind it all? This Moon needs to believe that out of trouble and hardship, growth can come. This optimistic and hopeful energy can ultimately be helpful, but Moon in Sag may need to take some time to let others have the hard feelings first, before presenting the “sunny side of the street”. This Moon can help itself by seeking to understand the diverse beliefs involved in challenging situations and striving to find a way to present this to those around them.
Gemini’s opposing energies help the Moon in Sagittarius to stay open to other people’s ideas and thoughts. It can be helpful for Moon in Sagittarius to remember to invoke the “student mind” and learn what they can from unfolding events as they arise.

Moon in Capricorn (or Moon aspects to Saturn especially conjunctions, squares and oppositions)

Moon in Capricorn may not let on to others that they’re having an emotional reaction, feeling the need to preserve their “tower of strength” reputation. This Moon sign probably will need plenty of time alone to process and come to terms with any changes that have occurred. Their natural reserve helps them to get in touch with their innate strength and instinct towards survival.
Cancer’s opposing energies can help Moon in Capricorn remember to stay in touch with the need to show some vulnerability from time to time in order to receive the natural human comfort that everyone needs in the midst of disaster.

Moon in Aquarius (or Moon aspects to Uranus especially conjunctions, squares and oppositions)

Moon in Aquarius, like it’s ruling sign Uranus, tends to react somewhat surprisingly during “big” emotional times. You’ll never know exactly how this moon sign will feel, but chances are it will be a little bit offbeat. Detachment and a bit of removal from the intensity of deep emotion are one thing that it’s probably safe to predict, but other than that, all bets are off.
Moon in Aquarius does well in the realm of symbols, so taking refuge in tarot, astrology and other esoteric, metaphysical pastimes can be comforting.
Leo’s counterbalancing m.o. can help Moon in Aquarius return to the planet by infusing life with a bit of fun, humor and creativity.

Moon in Pisces (or Moon aspects to Neptune especially conjunctions, squares and oppositions)

Moon in Pisces can quickly become emotionally overwhelmed when bad things happen. The emotional sponge capabilities of this sensitive Moon take on more than they can deal with alone and they then head towards “Planet Escape”. This is fine if drugs, drink and other physically destructive substances aren’t overly involved, but otherwise Moon in Pisces can sink in the swift current of their emotions.
Energetic protection like flower essences (particularly Yarrow and Red Clover), sea salt (and Rosemary or other purifying oils) baths and psychic tools can help Moon in Pisces not only stay sane, but also enable them to be a compassionate beacon of light for others.
Virgo energy can help to bring Moon in Pisces down to earth. List making, cleaning, attention to diet, exercise and other health and wellness routines will all keep Moon in Pisces functioning more smoothly on “terra firma”.