Monday, July 29, 2013

Astrological Winds for Week of 7-29-13


Some of the examples in the mundane world this past week of the astrological weather of the times:

-another well in the Gulf blows: this seems to really be tied to the Saturn/Neptune cycle – every time they make a major aspect, there are environmental issues with oil at sea. This time the trine allowed more pressure that had built up to blow out and move! Fortunately, the trine reflected that it was only gas this time and not oil like during the quincunx.

-nine Dreamers (children born of illegal immigrants) cross into Mexico purposely in order to protest delays in immigration reform and try to re-cross back to USA and are detained: this is a great example of Uranus in Aries challenging the system, as represented by Pluto in Capricorn.

-the release of Zimmerman even though he instigated the attack upon himself that he claims was self-defense and used a questionable law in doing so; the use of drones to go after suspected terrorists and the killing of innocent bystanders while doing so deemed acceptable; the spying and holding of citizens in order to stop “some possible future crime” used as an excuse to collect data on every American/person in the world; - all of this sets very dangerous precedents and is represented by Pluto in Capricorn: plutocrats on a power trip/ruling the world through restrictive force.

Then we have Mars in Cancer (fall) showing the falling of an empire this week through:

-the revelation that 4 out of 5 Americans are in or in danger of falling into poverty. (Pluto exposing the secrets of plutocracy: that it benefits very few)

-the financial collapse of Detroit, one of the biggest cities in the USA – the failure of capitalism as a healthy model for most.

-the revelation by a former agent that the CIA kidnapped a Muslim cleric illegally and without permission of the government in Italy in 2003, and then tortured and held him for 4 years despite knowing he was innocent. (Any wonder why Snowden claims he’ll be tortured and held indefinitely if returned to US, despite what the Attorney General says.)

-another mass shooting, this time in Florida (“stand your ground” didn’t work out too well there – where’s Mr. Zimmerman and his like when someone really needs them?)

As I mentioned last week, the Mars/Pluto/Uranus energy will continue to peak this week as the Mars/Uranus square is exact on Wednesday – open rebellion, civil war, individual acts of courage/violence and assorted blows against the empire should all heighten this week.

Monday is a lively day with 7 lunar aspects to planets headlined by a last quarter square of the Moon in Taurus to the Sun in Leo in a fixed T-square with Saturn in Scorpion and a Grand Trine in Earth from Moon in Taurus to Venus in Virgo and Pluto in Capricorn. The tension in the T-square will be coming from the Sun in Leo not wanting to be stuck/slowed down by the Taurus Moon and Saturn. This can lead to individual acts of voyeurism or acting out against who or what we perceive is blocking us. Emotions may be stifled/fearful of what might be lost. The Grand Trine in Earth can deepen and stabilize relationships as we can find some comfort/support there. This is also a good aspect to make changes in our environment that are more supportive to who we want to be. Neptune trine Pallas Athene and Saturn (Grand Trine) can help facilitate new forms of alternative or energetic healing by focusing on what you’ve learned or experienced. This can also bring commitment to a certain spiritual or social path or artistic breakthroughs and structure.

Tuesday is the exact trine between Venus and Pluto – a great time to deepen relationships. Emotions within relationships can reach new depths – love can be felt on deep, transformative levels. This is a great day to get insight into yourself through your relationships with others also. This is also a great aspect to work on some soulful art.

As mentioned above, Wednesday is the exact square of Mars/Uranus. On a personal level, this will give us bursts of frenetic, nerve-wracking energy. There will be a great restlessness in the air and actions will not be well thought out. Restrictions will be rebelled against as tolerance reaches a breaking point. Anything we perceive as “the same old” will be scorned. Accidents from moving too quickly and thoughtlessly are quite possible. The best use of this energy is to break your routine purposely and do something physical and different, yet not too hastily. Mercury’s sesiquadrate to Neptune could fog our mind enough somehow so that we may make some wrong decisions and fall victim to Mars/Uranus on the negative side. Mars quincunx to Juno shows our partners may be who we revolt against and need to get some space from.

Thursday may be a very awkward day likely due to the hangover of Mars/Uranus yesterday. It starts with a Sun/Pluto quincunx that has you realize there are changes that you must accommodate and can’t control. This can bring up some intense, odd reactions. It may be impossible to get along with someone and you may just have to accept that. People can be quite stubborn/stuck in their own shit basically from fears and a sense of powerlessness. Mars trine to Chiron is helpful as it can bring us some new solutions to old problems that we can act upon. Venus adds to the weirdness in relationships today with three odd aspects: a quincunx to Uranus that will have us wanting to break from our familiar friends and social groups for something more exciting and risky, yet this can bring a sense of uncertainty and irresponsibility; a quincunx to Pallas Athene may bring some sexual confusion r a disconnect to your normal creative processes; and an opposition to Chiron shows we have many lessons to learn in relationships like how we hurt others and allow them to hurt us. A tough decision involving another may come up today.

Venus sextile Mars on Friday can spice up this weekend with romance or creativity. A great night to go out with friends and party down. Good for investments also. Uranus trine Vesta can help facilitate innovative ideas within group settings. Good for the study of sciences including sacred sciences. We may dedicate ourselves to some vision, ritual, or sexual approach.

Saturday has five lunar aspects making two grand aspect patterns again. The Moon in Cancer makes a Grand Trine with Saturn and Neptune keeping the energy of their trine percolating – I’ve blogged on this energy multiple times in past few months: bringing structure to ideals basically. Then another T-square with a conjunction to Jupiter/Mars opposing Pluto and squaring Uranus keeping the energy of rebellion quite potent. The Sun opposite Juno may have partners at odds/disagreeing/arguing today.

Sunday could be quite dynamic with the Sun trine Uranus. This is a great day to try something new or you may make an exciting discovery. Your mind should be sharp and quite perceptive. Good for study/working with science and technology, including the occult. Sun quincunx Chiron shows that we still need to make some major adjustments to our lives – perhaps Sun/Uranus will give us insight on how.

Next week is led by a New Moon in Leo and Jupiter exactly opposite Pluto.

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