Astrological Winds for Week of 3-4-13

Once again we see the effect of Mercury retrograde through politics last week as the Republicans and Democrats could not get together/seem at a loss as to what to do on stopping the sequester to the economy – in Pisces, they are the two fish swimming away from each other connected by the tail but not seeing so. They have two fundamentally different views that they cannot reconcile due to their unyielding belief in their own cause. Meanwhile, the results of that has the populace and businesses lost/confused/deceived/adrift. The Piscean energy of these times has fully enveloped us.

Monday is a pretty dense day astrologically starting with Mercury Retrograde’s inferior conjunction to the Sun, both square Vesta. In Pisces, this conjunction can bring some deep spiritual reflection/contemplation and have us interested in the mystical side of our life journey. We are more open/sensitive to receiving subtle messages from unseen worlds/energies today. This inferior pass is more focused on inner conversation rather than external. Our dealings with others may be deeper than just the surface, but the square to Vesta may also put us at odds with certain groups and their behaviors due to misunderstandings and commitment issues. There is also a Venus/Jupiter square today, which is actually a pretty easy square, as we can usually find some forms of relaxing/indulgence under it and people get along well and expand each other’s worlds. If anything, with all the Pisces energy, it can make us overly passive/lazy and undisciplined with finances quite easily. The Moon in Sagittarius also makes a 3^rd Quarter Square to Sun/Pisces to add to the tension of this day, as the emotional side of us wants to give us a swift kick in the butt to get us up and going on some adventure instead of internally moping around.

Tuesday’s biggest event is Venus conjunct Chiron which can bring some healing/learning to relationships through finding new forms of beauty wrapped up in nuggets of truth. A Moon/Mars square in morning will give us a lot of energy today, but can also have us overly willful, aggressive, at odds with others – a good day to work on some physical project solo.

Wednesday is another very dense day astrologically – there is much to process this week! It starts with the weekly hard lunar aspects to the Uranus/Pluto square with the Moon in Capricorn conjunct Pluto and square Uranus. Intense emotions surrounding power, obsessions, jealousy, fears may come up today and have us wanting to break free somehow. Fortunately, other people can help us out, as Mercury retrograde conjuncts Venus and they both trine Saturn and sextile Pluto. Here we may find another/others that we can communicate our emotions too well and use it as an opportunity to transform ourselves and our relationships by building stability and depth to them. We have an opportunity to take in what others bring to us deeply and solidly and reflect upon it and bring some focus into our lives. We can also unify ourselves with groups who share with us. This can also ground our creativity into solid forms. This can be a very powerfully moving day if the energy is used/measured well.

Thursday has a Mars/Saturn sesiquadrate, which can frustrate/slow down actions and have us “off” physically somehow. Energy will be bumpy/awkward today. Our bodies may not be up to the task. Our shortcomings may block us somehow from what we set out to achieve. Issues with authorities could also come up. All of this can have us react angrily somehow.

Friday is the 2^nd  exact hit of the ongoing Saturn/Pluto sextile that is one of the main transits of 2013 and I blogged on during first hit back in last week of December. This is a favorable transit between the two planets of power and control that brings the opportunity for building some structure/stability in the midst of these times of volatile change and transformation. It is a time when we can learn how strong and enduring we can be when we cut out all the fat, waste, and excess. We have the ability to work on long term goals and projects that may not have much short term pay-off. If we keep our noses to the grindstone, we can reach some long lasting achievements. This is good for work/career moves as long as you maintain determined focus, and during this period you can. This transit will last through September, so use it while you can. Mercury Retrograde conjuncts Chiron today also, continuing the reflective, introspective energy of the week that can help bring inner healing and understanding by allowing us to access thoughts normally unavailable to us.

Saturday, Mercury Retrograde squares Jupiter, which can get us in a positive, hopeful frame of mind over the possibilities of expansion in our lives due to the new information we’ve been receiving. This helps facilitate the abstract thoughts we’ve been having into some kind of plan. The big issue here is we may be self-deluding ourselves on the challenge that lies ahead into putting our Piscean and Jupiterean ideals and visions into reality, because it’s going to take a lot – more than we care to acknowledge presently. The key may be to open to new possibilities and not be so hell-bent on your own way.

Sunday is the mellowest day of the week with five nicer Pisces Moon transits to planets making this a day of balance, harmony, and unity when summed together.

Next week we have a New Moon in Pisces, while Mars dashes off for Aries, a sign it rules, and (yes!) Mercury goes direct. Hang in there!