Astrological Winds for Week of 6-24-13

Wow, what an explosive week of events last week that mirrored the astrology of these times. Astrologers must do their best to maintain objectivity, whether with individual clients or when reading the tides of history, both difficult tasks to achieve as our own inclinations/viewpoints/experiences/beliefs/values/etc color our way of seeing/interpreting the world, which as the new physics has shown us can influence the way events unfold! Yet somehow on some deeper, perhaps spiritual level, it all make sense/seeks balance. Yes, clients may come to you that are experiencing similar issues to ones you’ve had – but is that not perhaps the way the Universe works: bringing together “likes”, so they can learn from one and other? Politically, astrologers can’t help but have their own leanings also, so a week like this past one can really test objectivity. I personally believe that the events that occur are reflecting the general collective consciousness, and thus have messages for us to help us evolutionize. Since current political systems seem incapable of doing that, I definitely lean to the left politically, and I can’t help but see most of these current issues telling us we need to change how we live in order to stop from devolving into total chaos and perhaps even self-annihilation as a species. This week had the latest examples.

Last week, we had a Sun/Jupiter conjunction, normally a harbinger of optimism/good news/financial gains, yet world markets including the Dow crashed heavily. Why? Because Jupiter is in weak position in Gemini: things may look good on the surface but there is little substance beneath; conveniently overlooking the details because they are annoying; neglecting those feelings inside that what you’re being told can’t be substantiated; insensitive emotionally towards others who are not benefitting from current ideas; and being too detached/objective/superficial/gossipy. The gains of the past months in the markets fit the descriptions above: that’s why they crashed finally!

Meanwhile, Mars sextile to Uranus and quincunx to Pluto triggered the Uranus/Pluto square with the help of a Full Moon (conjunct Pluto) in Capricorn – the US and other countries were revealed to have massive internal spying databases built on all the e mails and telephone calls made by all its citizens and that it was actively spying on other countries as well, which did not help in getting international help in trying to arrest the leaker. Meanwhile, Brazil was the latest country to explode in open rebellion against their current system and how it cheats the masses and benefits the few – the timing of this event during an international soccer tournament kept it in the international media spotlight and with both the World Cup and Summer Olympics due up in Brazil over the next few years, it will likely continue to do so.

Also, the Mercury/Venus conjunction in Cancer brought together a divorced family to negotiations for the first time in a long time as the two Koreas agreed to enter talks, and Mars/Chiron/Neptune set off hurricane season in the gulf.

During the Full Moon, the oil capital of Canada, Calgary, gets major flooding – flooding that keeps getting worse worldwide because of the use of oil and its effect on the climate and thus weather: here the flooding is in the very province that the infamous Keystone Pipeline will be shipping oil from as they degrade thousands of square miles of natural wetlands that absorb flood waters naturally for its oil – oil that is enough in volume to put the world’s atmosphere beyond the point of major increases in temperature that climatologists warn will lead to catastrophic weather related results just like this flood – think nature is exposing the issue under the Full Moon and asking old power structures to change or be changed?

A quick look at the Summer Solstice chart set for Washington, DC can show the themes of issues coming up for the USA in next 3 months. This chart has a 27* Pisces Ascendant making Jupiter, still in detriment in Gemini, the ruler of the chart – all those things I said about Jupiter in Gemini above will be key energy in the USA for next quarter. The Sun/Jupiter conjunction falls in the 4^th house of real estate, the homeland and communities, the roots of a society, nationalism, and the masses. These are the areas where this Jupiter in Gemini will be felt the most: any gains/optimism here may be shallow/superficial/overlooking details/etc. The Moon in Scorpio (fall) in the 8^th house also quincunxs Jupiter showing the masses must adjust values/philosophies in matters of international finance and corporate power or that it could lead to death like policies that choke our nation. The Uranus/Pluto square is angular in this chart and thus very active: Uranus rising in the 1^st house shows sudden shocking events could happen to the nation as a whole both physically and psychologically, and Pluto in the 10^th shows a power grab or struggle for the President and actual threats to his well-being. The Neptune/Chiron conjunction is also rising but in the 12^th house, which shows some heavy losses or feelings of helplessness may occur. The Nodal Axis falls in the 2^nd/8^th houses suggesting continued karmic lessons about resources will continue. Saturn retrograde in the 7^th house indicates restrictions and loss of power in the faces of allies.

Looking at the week ahead, we see a couple more major shifts.

Monday is relatively quiet as the Moon in Capricorn opposes Mercury/Venus likely making it a very interactive with others day: lots of communications, socializing, deals, etc.

Tuesday is the first major shift as Jupiter ingresses into Cancer, the sign it is exalted in. It will go from a place of weakness to a place of strength over the next year. This is a sign of great hope for it brings a genuine caring attitude towards others: the realization that you’re security is predicated on others around you feeling secure too, so a willingness to work at things that benefit/take care of all. This will fuel the “go local” movement for sure. It’s also interesting to note that it is kicking in while “Obamacare” goes full on in its effects and many people who were not being cared for will start to be. Investments in health care industries and the care of the elderly industries will likely be beneficial. This may also have people assess the roots of where they come from and try to re-align themselves more to them and their original intent. Perhaps even the judicial system will step in for the people and the Constitution’s original intent. This is definitely a sign of hope in these trying times and seems to say that caring for each other is where we will get the most benefit this next year.

Wednesday has the other big shift of the week as Mercury in Cancer goes retrograde until July 20^th.Here we may have our emotions/feelings leaving us tongue-tied in an inability to truly express how we feel verbally to others…or if we do leaving them confused or even hurt…which could lead to silent battles and power struggles (like a couple who only communicates to one and other over practical necessities via post it notes!). This is a good time to go within and truly assess what we need to sustain ourselves emotionally. This can also cycle up old habitual ways of thinking that is learned ancestral behavior and has no real use anymore and is holding you back from being your genuine self. It can easy to get mentally obsessed because of inability to control your emotions – be careful if you find yourself on that road, as it can be quite self-destructive to your relationships with others ultimately.

There is also a Grand Trine in Water as the Sun in Cancer locks into and triggers the Saturn/Neptune trine that blogged about a few weeks back: “Saturn and Neptune have been in a trine since last September when Saturn first entered Scorpio. This trine will be getting an exact hit later this month on June 12^th, so it is very tight at this time period. This aspect is working on the Collective level to help us learn from our mistakes and the resulting confusion and uncertainty that have been the result of our choices – much of this has to do with an oil based economy/energy/civilization (Neptune). The trine helps us to see how we got to where we are and to start realizing that spirituality and higher consciousness must be given greater value in order to resolve the problems of today. People are able to subordinate much of their own ego under this energy and work for more altruistic goals willingly. People gain energy and relief through service to others/each other/the Collective. Ideals and reality are able to merge easier now, yet there is a grounded approach that does not allow us to get too high and excited, but more reflective/contemplative. We may also become aware of resources that have been hidden from us prior to now.” This makes it a great day to work with this energy and to get the help of others while doing so.

There’s a bunch of positive lunar transits on Thursday and Venus ingresses into Leo making this a positive, possibly exuberant day. Venus in Leo (through July 23^rd) can have us acting as quite the exhibitionist in our desire to get attention/love from another/others. Many times however our attraction to others is only based on physical attributes under this energy. In general, we are warm toward others and we will be quite loyal to our friends now too.

Energy may get a bit bumpy/awkward/challenging on Friday as the Moon squares Mars as Mars sesiquadrates Saturn: we may feel blocked/restricted in our actions by some authority/law/situation today that has us feeling quite irritated/angered/frustrated. Arguments/fights with others are possible. Best to work alone on some hard physical product, but even these efforts may be thwarted in some ways.

Saturday’s main event is a 3^rd Quarter Square of the Moon in Aries to the Sun in Cancer: emotionally we are charged up and ready to take on the world/take some risk/have an adventure, but the self would rather rest at home in its shell feeling safe and secure with what it’s got – the challenge is how to meet the needs of both.

The weekly Moon/Uranus/Pluto hard aspects are missed overnight as they perfect early Sunday morning while most will be asleep. Do be careful of dangerous people and places if you are out to the wee hours Saturday night. Otherwise Venus conjuncts Ceres on Sunday making it a day of giving and receiving nurturing in some forms. This is a good day to create nurturing environments also. Creativity and sexuality will be fertile too.

Next week will be a challenge as the Sun gets in a T-Square with Pluto/Uranus. The world will no doubt have some more shocks to deal with.

Astrological Winds for Week of 6-17-13

This week gets an energetic jolt to start off as Mars is sextile Uranus on Monday – this will give us the energy/drive/ambition to get ahead in some way – an excited type of optimism. This energy favors doing something different/new, as it is flexible and adventurous in nature, so it’s an excellent day to take the opportunity to initiate changes in your life. We definitely can have a rebellious/devil-may-care attitude today that wants to approach life differently. New people/places/things fascinate us. This edginess will be fed by the Moon’s weekly stressful aspects to the Uranus/Pluto square today, as Moon in Libra squares Pluto and opposes Uranus – there is revolution in the air and conflicts/rebellions (like the one in Turkey) may reach some breaking point with heavy handed tactics by those in power versus rebellious decisions by those opposing the current power base. Later, Mercury sesiquadrate Neptune can get thoughts and communications quite foggy/stuck/lost/misunderstood, or the mind may just be worn out from such an active day and be ready for the welcome release of sleep/dreamland.

Tuesday is a pretty quiet day – there is lunar squares to Venus/Mercury in early morning, but they shouldn’t be too troublesome, and the Moon’s trine to the Sun and Jupiter in the evening triggers their pending conjunction tomorrow and should bring much harmony, cheerfulness, and optimism Tuesday night.

The Sun’s annual conjunction to Jupiter is the big event (pun intended – they are the 2 biggest objects in our solar system after all!) of Wednesday. This conjunction occurs at 28* of Gemini in the critical degree zone: have we learned when enough mental stimulation is too much to handle/process yet? This past year of Jupiter in Gemini has been one of having so much mental stimulation thrown at us that it’s hard to remember what you were thinking/processing just 15 seconds ago before and this day may hit another apex of that energy. Most of us will be instilled with feelings of optimism on this day – things will be looking up somehow. This is a time of expansion in our worlds and it’s likely to come through others via information and communications.  This is a good day to try something new. This can also have people feeling generous/kind/compassionate. We may dream big today, but we may take on more than is possible to actually achieve. Venus sesiquadrate Neptune can feed us getting overly idealistic, especially in the way we see others, and thus open to self-deception. Weaker relationships fade under this energy. Mars square Chiron may throw us some blockages today, especially physically – we must learn to adapt to changing circumstances is the lesson here or we could hurt ourselves.

Thursday Mercury catches up to Venus at about 22* Cancer – this is an equal blending of the mind and emotions usually, but in Cancer the emotions may dictate what the mind is thinking and the tongue is saying. We may have some beautifully pleasing aesthetic moment or be strongly attracted to artistic expressions today. This is an excellent transit to verbalize your feelings of love toward others under. Also can be good for biz deals/financial deals. Summer Solstice occurs at 10:04 PM PST Thursday night as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the Sun enters Cancer, a time of focus on home, hearth, and family. The Sun in Cancer brings the gift of caring for others. People can get a bit sensitive and sentimental during this time of the year.

Friday is pretty quiet and a Moon/Neptune square in morning may make it hard to get ging this day.

Saturday is also quiet with a conjunction of Venus to Vesta bringing feminine issues to the forefront somehow. For lovers, this can be some beautiful expressions of sexuality. Others may be bit with artistic inspiration or devotional spirituality bugs.

Sunday is a Full Moon at 2* Capricorn: on the Cancer/Capricorn axis this Full Moon is all about looking at the way we try to control or restrict our emotions versus the need to have a deep nurturing connection to those we love the most. The danger of this axis is manipulation – trying to control others through emotional manipulation/dominance. Cancer and Capricorn can be too conditional with their requirements in order to get love – they may try to control others around them and possibly even live their lives through others, thus deepening their need to control them. They must learn to release their loved ones and trust them to make the best decisions for themselves. There may be a fear of loneliness inside that we must come to terms within ourselves. We must learn to release some of our authority over others. There are deep seated fears of rejection associated with both of these signs – keeping in control is one way people try to fight off their sense of powerlessness over others and their fear of being rejected by others. People will act responsibly, maturely or they may totally breakdown into an emotional mess that’s self-defeating. Ultimately, we must learn we are responsible for our own needs and life. This can also pit the patriarchal system versus feminine energy in the world. The denial of our feelings collectively on what we sense is wrong with our world, yet just keeps getting swept under the rug or run back to the same old authorities to resolve, must change. The Sun’s conjunction to Jupiter may help us find a broader view that welcomes in new perspectives. This Full Moon asks us to question authority and current traditions and to reclaim our individual power from them – to become the authority of our own life, and to love others and set them free and trust that they know what is best for them. Look to the houses this Full Moon falls into in your chart to see what areas of life it will affect you the most in. Any planets or points in your chart it makes tight aspects to will also influence its energy for you individually.

Next week there are 2 big shifts as Jupiter enters Cancer for the next year and Mercury goes retrograde.

Astrological Winds for Week of 6-10-13

Once again one of the biggest stories in the news last week – the revelation that the US government was keeping records of all phone calls and e mails, etc of its citizens – reflected the interaction of the inner planets triggering the Uranus/Pluto square. In this case, Mercury in Cancer locking into a T-square digs up/reveals secret manipulation by the very agencies that are supposed to be protecting us. This has triggered a sudden backlash by many on how far we need to go/how much we need to sacrifice to be safe (and are we ever completely anyway?).

And now this week Venus in Cancer will form a T-square with Uranus/Pluto testing relationships big time. The apex of this energy will be spread out over Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. On Monday the Moon in Cancer will conjunct Venus and together they will oppose Pluto and square Uranus. On Tuesday Venus opposes Pluto exactly, and then on Wednesday squares Uranus exactly. Very intense energy in relationships may rise to the surface during these days. There may be revelations of emotional manipulation that blow up into major battles/power struggles. There may be sudden upsets/break-ups/separations. Obsessive/compulsive behavior in regard to another is possible. Old wounds may be re-opened and a need to transform the ways we relate to each other underlies it all. We may seek new people, places, and interests in order to break away. Relationships that are already weak are most susceptible to this aspect. Otherwise, this energy can be used to take in new knowledge/info via others that shakes our world, and we can use as an impetus to change the way we relate to others.

Monday also has Mercury trine Chiron which helps us to use words and other forms of communication to help heal and teach others, or perhaps we will be the ones to receive a gift of healing or learning from another. The Sun is sesiquadrate Saturn today too – this will add to the frustration felt from Moon/Venus/Uranus/Pluto T-Square today. Authorities may be the source of our frustration and thus who we rebel against. This can get us pessimistic/down on the state of our world, and thus resentful/resigned. Overall, Monday can be quite a challenging day, and a day we could all use a break/some soothing re-assurance.

Besides the exact Venus/Pluto opposition I mentioned above, Tuesday also has the 2^nd exact hit of the ongoing Saturn/Neptune trine that I blogged on extensively last week: “Saturn and Neptune have been in a trine since last September when Saturn first entered Scorpio. This trine will be getting an exact hit later this month on June 12^th, so it is very tight at this time period. This aspect is working on the Collective level to help us learn from our mistakes and the resulting confusion and uncertainty that have been the result of our choices – much of this has to do with an oil based economy/energy/civilization (Neptune). The trine helps us to see how we got to where we are and to start realizing that spirituality and higher consciousness must be given greater value in order to resolve the problems of today. People are able to subordinate much of their own ego under this energy and work for more altruistic goals willingly. People gain energy and relief through service to others/each other/the Collective. Ideals and reality are able to merge easier now, yet there is a grounded approach that does not allow us to get too high and excited, but more reflective/contemplative. We may also become aware of resources that have been hidden from us prior to now.” It would be helpful to access this energy this week during this intense time of Venus/Pluto/Uranus to help alleviate some of the pain it may cause us.

Wednesday has the exact Venus/Square.

Thursday is a quiet day, with Moon in Leo sextile the Sun bringing much harmony and balance and a nice respite after the storm of the T-Square these past 3 days.

Friday is a good day to work on healing any damaged relationships from earlier in the week’s storm as Venus trines Chiron and a true concern for others is felt by most. This can also be helpful in creating healing environments/surroundings.

Mars quincunx Pluto on Saturday has many of our own actions tripping us up/slowing us down, as we can get easily over willful and throw everything off around us, and be looking for someone/something to blame when we need to realize and acknowledge we are the source. This is a day to stay away from dangerous/violent people/places, as they can be easily triggered/unable to control themselves. The best way to approach this energy is to accept that certain aspects of yourself must change and that that is a long road that must be approached relentlessly.

Chiron stations retrograde on Sunday: in the upcoming months healing should be focused on yourself and especially from within – contemplate on the sources of your pain and wounds in order to get a deeper understanding of them and the best measures to help heal them. There is also a First Quarter square of the Moon in Virgo to the Sun in Gemini: the emotional side of us wants the details of the plan spelled out, challenging the self which is content with breadth over depth – the challenge is to glean out what’s really important in the mountain of input we get each day and to synthesize it into something useful/practical.

Next week is Summer Solstice and the Sun’s annual conjunction to Jupiter, plus Full Moon in Capricorn.

Astrological Winds for Week of 6-3-13

Saturn and Neptune have been in a trine since last September when Saturn first entered Scorpio. This trine will be getting an exact hit later this month on June 12^th, so it is very tight at this time period. This aspect is working on the Collective level to help us learn from our mistakes and the resulting confusion and uncertainty that have been the result of our choices – much of this has to do with an oil based economy/energy/civilization (Neptune). The trine helps us to see how we got to where we are and to start realizing that spirituality and higher consciousness must be given greater value in order to resolve the problems of today. People are able to subordinate much of their own ego under this energy and work for more altruistic goals willingly. People gain energy and relief through service to others/each other/the Collective. Ideals and reality are able to merge easier now, yet there is a grounded approach that does not allow us to get too high and excited, but more reflective/contemplative. We may also become aware of resources that have been hidden from us prior to now. The reason I mention this trine is that with the inner planets all heading for Cancer now/soon, multiple Grand Water Trines will be forming, making the Saturn/Neptune trine energy peak/become quite palpable – we may be able to make some serious progress now on social issues – note the planets in Cancer will also be locking into the Uranus/Pluto square also: it’s as if the Grand Trines will be brought in as salve to the wounds of Uranus/Pluto. The first Grand Water Trine will be formed by Mercury on Monday this week urging us to use emotions and empathy when communicating with one and other about our ideals and how to make them part of our reality. Non-verbal communications, especially psychic type, should be flowing today, and this is also good for being in a contemplative/meditative state of mind. The mind is able to stay grounded in assessing reality versus idealism, yet sensitive to the energy involved. Much progress can be made in both our inner world and with our connections to others today. People are good listeners and want to understand each other, and relate to/understand each other’s feelings. The Sun is also square Chiron today, showing we can use the Grand Trine to help adjust our self-image and our image to the world by facing our pain and fears and gaining self-understanding from them, and thus take on the challenge of changing our life.

Tuesday is a mellow day with three positive lunar transits (sextiles to Venus, Neptune, and Mercury) to enjoy and take some of the edge off a Moon/Saturn opposition which may have us making some serious decision, having to contend with some authority, or feel restricted by our duties to others.

Wednesday is even quieter as there’s only an early Moon/Pluto trine, however the Moon is void-of-course rest of day, so not a good day for new projects.

Thursday is even quieter with no aspects at all.

Friday however is an incredibly complex day astrologically: Neptune stations retrograde and at same time is trined by Venus (the 2^nd Grand Trine perfects as Venus trines Saturn exactly too) and is squared by Mars, which also quincunxs Saturn and conjuncts Pallas Athene, while Mercury locks into Uranus/Pluto square by opposing Pluto exactly and squaring Uranus exactly on Saturday– sheesh! Neptune turning retrograde is a subtle shift that lasts until November 14^th – it’s a time where we can become more internalized/reflective/contemplative about our spiritual path, idealism, and imagination. Venus perfecting the second water Grand Trine of the week with Saturn/Neptune will bring stability and unconditional love into our relationships with others – love is felt on deep emotional levels and we can have great empathy for others. An otherwise sweet day however is thrown off by the other two inner planets. Mars square Neptune can diffuse physical energy greatly and Mars quincunx Saturn shows our attempts at trying to move forward may not work out or will require great adjustments to our actions.  This is a day where something or someone may discourage you and remind you how difficult /futile life can be. You may be forced to re-assess goals. If you are able, don’t overexert yourself today – stick to softer, slower movement. Mars/Saturn can make you indecisive, as you’re not sure how to move forward. The Grand Trine and Neptune with Mars will likely keep this energy from turning into anger/rage, which is actually beneficial, especially when you add Mercury opposite Pluto to this mix. On the Cancer/Capricorn axis, this opposition can have us get into some emotional outburst with someone close to us. Deep emotions may be stirred up and the need to say something is irresistible – power struggles and emotional manipulation through communications may ensue into a battle of wills or intense conflicts. This is also a sign of manipulation by government and big business through propaganda, so much of what we hear from the press via official announcements may be meant to deceive/hide the truth. On personal levels, this can get us very narrow-minded/obsessed with an ideology/idea to the detriment of letting anything else in.

Mercury square Uranus can overstimulate the mind with information overload especially on Saturday, and have us nervous/frenzied/scattered. Things most likely will not work out as planned, so keep a flexible attitude about changing circumstances. This day will likely fly by perception wise. You may have many ideas and stimuli quickly pass through your mind. Watch for being accident prone and speaking before thinking/off-the-cuff. There is also a New Moon at 18* Gemini on Saturday morning. It is a time of collecting/gathering information – the search for the elusive “Other” that actually ultimately resides within and is reflected in the external world especially through others/relationships. A realization that all discriminatory knowledge has its light and shadow sides, and the side we choose to focus upon is our own choice. It is also a time for broadcasting what we’ve learned along the way, or some important message we want the world to hear. Our minds will be quite curious and want to know “why?”. People can be quite chatty and superficial in conversational content under this influence – they will want to hash out what’s on their mind with others for emotional contentedness. This is a time of networking and connecting with others to share new knowledge. Look to the house 18* Gemini is in in your natal chart to see what area of life this New Moon will affect you the most. Any tight aspects (0-2*) it makes to planets or points in your chart will also influence its energy on you personally.

Sunday is Water Grand Trine number three of the week as the Moon in Cancer trines Saturn/Neptune to continue the potency of this energy throughout the week. Sun trine Juno shows partners are in great harmony today too.

Next week Venus moves into a T-Square with Uranus/Pluto – relationships will be tested.

Astrological Winds for Week of 5-27-13

We indeed got some very potent Uranus/Pluto events last week during the exact third hit of the square also being triggered by inner planets aspecting it also. Most of these challenging events were shocking (Uranus) and exposed the Shadow/darker side and the consequences of repressing issues and how that can surface as rage and violence (Pluto). We had a Type 5 tornado hit the suburbs of Oklahoma City further exposing the intensity of the storms global climate change is making normal; a blatant media-staged terrorist attack in London to show Westerners what it’s like to live in unstable parts of the world – instability that has one of its causes as Western interference in cultures we don’t fully understand; a very fast turnaround in the stock market exposing this last rally as having very little real substance; and a bridge collapse on a major interstate in the western US highlighting the denial of the problem of an aging and ever dangerous infrastructure. These are just some of the examples that all are screaming: change, or be changed! Astrologers usually recommend the former as the less painful choice!

Lots of action early on Monday as the Sun quincunxs Saturn and Mercury conjuncts Jupiter in the wee hours and we wake up to a Moon/Pluto conjunction and Moon/Uranus square. Sun/Saturn can have us feeling inadequate somehow, as you can’t seem to get things done the way you want due to different blockages perhaps having their source within you. Fears of breaking rules may hold you back now and you can feel shy around others. Mercury/Jupiter in Gemini can really inflate everything that has to do with the mind: you can think in big terms/the larger picture today; you can take in large amounts of new information that open you up to other viewpoints; business can take off; and mental optimism can run high. Waking up to a Moon/Pluto conjunction may not be too fun: we may be quite moody this morning and feel stifled emotionally – Moon/Uranus shows we will want to make a break for our own freedom/independence somehow today. People may have quite a rebellious attitude.

Tuesday Venus catches up to Jupiter also conjuncting it – the spectacle on the Western horizon this week among these 3 planets conjuncting each other is well worth ducking outside for after dusk to observe! The two most beneficial planets conjuncting one and other should make for a positive day in general. This has a nice effect on relationships in general, mellowing peoples’ dispositions so that they get along well. Many may receive some good financial break/news too. We may get a bit self-indulgent also. Pallas Athene ingresses into Gemini today too joining the Sun/Mercury/Venus/Jupiter in the sign of the Twins, which favors using language and words for healing and conveying strong messages. This is one who is willing to debate what the truth is, battle with their words and wit, and speaks from knowledge gained from experience.

Wednesday is pretty quiet with Chiron trining Vesta helping groups that have formed over healing issues make some progress.

Thursday is pretty mellow too especially with the Moon in Aquarius trining the Mercury/Venus/Jupiter conjunction. Moon/Mars square in evening can get emotions steaming later.

Friday features two planets changing signs: first Mercury enters Cancer, a sign it’s not most comfortable in as emotions/subjective thinking can cloud clear mental processes. However, it can facilitate understanding things on deeper levels than just language. Many of our words now are colored by beliefs we picked up from our family/past/upbringing and may have little to do with current reality and thus may have you reacting inappropriately at times. This can also set people off in hissy fits when they are emotionally upset. On a positive side, it’s not easy to be deceived/fooled by others wild ideas. Mars enters Gemini a little later which can get physical energy up, but also scattered/frenetic at times. We may be being pulled at from so many different projects/objectives during this time that it’s difficult to give your all to any single one, and thus they may all suffer from varying degrees of incompleteness. Mars in Gemini can also bring up opposing views and thus an argumentative nature. Impulsiveness, impatience, and sloppy thinking can also plague us now. It does favor short, local trips however. Friday is also the Last Quarter Square of the Moon in Pisces to the Sun in Gemini: the emotions want a deep, “at-one” connection with someone/others/experiences, whereas the ego/self is content with superficial connections and information, so this tension is likely to express itself through us somehow today.

The Sun touches off the Uranus/Pluto Square in a mixed way on Saturday. First it quincunxs Pluto which indicates it’s difficult to understand the changes we are going through now – it seems like our experiences may be very intense today and it’s difficult to unwrap their meaning and why they’ve occurred to us. People may be arrogantly stubborn/stuck today and hurting themselves really – many of our interactions may degrade into power struggles. The Sun does sextile Uranus however to counteract the Pluto energy by bringing us some opportunities to do something different with someone different that can bring some excitement into our life. Minds will get quite lively under this energy. This is a good day to make some changes to your world and do something that satisfies your unique self.

Sunday Venus joins Mercury in Cancer where she is much more comfortable than the Winged Messenger. Here familial love and affection can take precedence in our relationship lives. This is supportive type love energy. Relationships with your parents, especially mother may take on extra importance now. You can get overly possessive of loved ones or family emotional baggage could surface also. Sunday night finishes the week with a Moon/Uranus conjunction in Aries and Moon/Pluto square. There may be a high degree of tension tonight and something may break/give that disrupts things and can bring on some intense emotions.

Next week Neptune stations retrograde as Mars squares it, and there’s a New Moon in Gemini.

Astrological Winds for Week of 5-20-13

This week marks the third of seven exact hits on Monday of the ongoing Uranus/Pluto square that is the defining aspect of this time in history. Long term transits stay in effect over the course of the entire period of exact hits and also can be felt prior to first hit and even after the final hit awhile. They do not necessarily trigger singular large events by themselves, but more set the tone for the types of large events that will be occurring during this period. Usually when inner planets form hard aspects to the long term transit is when we see a number of events that fire up the archetype of the long term transit in the real world. So this whole period of time will be one of revolution that brings transformation via crisis and challenges: that seems to be an everyday occurrence at this point. Many astrologers or those interested in astrology keep expecting some catastrophic event(s) to occur whenever the square becomes exact, but that’s not usually the way it works – it’s more drawn out. That being said, sometimes events do get more frenetic around the exact hits, so we’ll see, but we’ve been seeing that happen every time an inner planet hard aspects the Uranus/Pluto square already!

The Sun enters Gemini on Monday heralding the last part of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere – a time of connecting with others, gathering information, making your voice heard, pushing the mental side of yourself, and a quick and curious mind, yet sometimes easily bored, superficial, and gossipy. Venus square Chiron shows there may be some relationship damage control issues to work on today, as your own and/or others’ feelings may be hurt from some incident. Mercury sets off Uranus/Pluto in a mixed kind of way with a sextile to Uranus and a quincunx to Pluto. Mercury/Uranus is a highly charged/excited mind over new things/knowledge you have discovered. We have the ability to look at things from fresh perspectives and come up with innovative solutions to nagging problems. This favors study/learning especially scientific/technological/mathematical type subjects. Mercury quincunx Pluto can give a deep analytical mind, but you may not be up front with what you are up to with others (and vice versa). Deceptive methods could backfire and create an air of mistrust. This is a good time to examine your own thinking and make some adjustments to the way you do.

The Uranus/Pluto square is triggered by hard lunar aspects on Tuesday as the Moon in Libra squares Pluto and opposes Uranus, forming a Cardinal T-square: there may be individual acts of rebellion today from those who can’t handle the demands made upon them now. Impulsive acts and words, power struggles, acts to break away, sudden separations, and accidents are all more possible today than even yesterday when the Uranus/Pluto square was exact due to the Moon being a catalyst. It’s interesting to note that Uranus/Pluto also gets hit by Pallas Athene today with 2 minor but difficult aspects (sesiquadrate Pluto and semi-square Uranus) that will further trigger it and may have people ready to fight for their rights despite overwhelming odds. Mercury square Chiron adds to this difficult day as people may lose control of their tongues from the frustration and anger they are feeling and wind up hurting or being hurt via words. This is also a challenge to learn from our mistakes and push through them by finding solutions that bring healing.

Wednesday is a very mellow/quiet day astrologically with a void-of-course Moon in Libra until about 2:00 PST, so don’t start anything new this morning.

Thursday is pretty quiet too although Vesta perfects her opposition to Pluto and square to Uranus adding more fuel to that fire. This will bring challenges and decisions by groups to take on the status quo power base together.

Friday may be another intense day with a Full Moon/Lunar eclipse at 4* Sagittarius forming a mutable T-square with Neptune: there is so much information that we have to absorb coming at us so quickly these days that much of what is valuable wisdom we receive through intuition and sensitivity to subtle energies/worlds is being lost due to an inability to truly delve into it without being distracted by what is next – it’s like a mental feeding frenzy that has led a dissolute grogginess and an inability to finish up what we have started before moving onto something else. The self is busy collecting information and communicating with others now, but much of this energy is superficial and distracting in nature, whereas the emotional side is seeking deeper knowledge/wisdom that can break through old barriers and take one to new places/experiences. It is easy to get self-deluded or deceived now. This Full Moon wants us to seek out the spiritual side of ourselves and push old barriers down to allow new wisdom and knowledge in. Trust your feelings and intuition now. Look to the houses this Full Moon falls into in your chart to see the areas of life that will be most affected for you personally. Any planets or points in your chart that receives tight aspects (1-2*) will also flavor this eclipse’s energy for you. Eclipses are turning points, so there will be shifts for sure. Mercury also conjuncts Venus in Gemini today – this blends mind and emotions in our communications/relationships with others and we may be able to express ourselves quite eloquently. It is also good for artistic words like poetry, expressing love/affection verbally, business deals, and appreciation of aesthetic beauty.

Saturday has a couple bumpy sesiquadrates: first Mars sesiquadrate Pluto can be quite angering/irritating as you’d like to take action on making some changes to your world but many of them are thwarted/stuck for now. This gives much energy, so you can apply yourself to some big project but expect setbacks as part of the process. Actions you took in the past that were not completely up to par may come back and bight you now also. Feeling like this makes it hard to get along with others. Avoid dangerous people and places today as their energy is potent now. The second is Mercury sesiquadrate Saturn, which can have the effect of depressing the mind/getting a pessimistic attitude about life because of just seeing and experiencing restrictions and the darker side today. It will be very difficult to communicate with others today, so if you can put it off.

On Sunday Venus also sesiquadrates Saturn continuing the energy of restriction upon relationshipsn from Saturday. At the same time the Sun perfects its square to Neptune – this can be a bit draining on physical energy, so we may lay around feeling passive much of today. You can also be feeling a bit depressed/lost over all that has gone on recently. Idealism is high but could easily challenged by reality to prove itself. You could be a victim of some scheme or deceptive about the truth today too. Mars semi-squares Uranus on this very complex Sunday energy wise. We may get some bursts of energy/inspiration, but likely they will have no outlet or way to express themselves well today. All of what’s going on now can bring a sense of restlessness as if you sense something’s got to give. People can get quite rebellious under this energy, and disruptions to normal life are possible.

Next week Mercury and Venus will catch up to Jupiter, which should be some welcome relief, and Mercury, Venus, and Mars all change signs also.

Astrological Winds for Week of 5-13-13

You may be much more likely to want to not work/get going this week on Monday, as a Venus/Neptune square (and a Moon in Cancer) would prefer to escape to some beautiful, peaceful, romantic moments instead. We can be very unrealistic in dealing with loved ones, the way we see our loved ones, or someone we may desire for our own to the point of deceiving ourselves. It’s easy to cave in and you can be too compromising and be sucked into someone else’s fantasy/disconnection to reality. Troubled relationships could fizzle out.  It is possible to use this energy to get some inspired artistic work done however, especially with a Grand Trine in water among Moon in Cancer, Saturn in Scorpio, and Neptune in Pisces. Later, Mercury triggers the Uranus/Pluto square by semi-squaring Uranus and sesiquadrating Pluto. Your mind may be frustrated/overstimulated by stuck situations that you are involved in. It’s easy to get angry at others and circumstances and just rip things apart by sudden, surprising decisions that just deepen the muck you’re stuck in. It would be best to use this energy to focus the mind on some work that needs details and a critical edge to weed out useless stuff. You can still expect much frustration even when doing this however. The Moon also does its weekly hard aspects to Uranus/Pluto late night/early morning, so you may go to bed with much angst tonight.

Venus quincunx Saturn is the only significant event on Tuesday – this can make relationships, especially with superiors/authorities/older people, bumpy/awkward, as they may make certain requirements in order to give you what you want from them that can be restrictive/demanding. This may trigger feelings of unworthiness/inadequacy. It is useful for having a mature, sober outlook about relationships however.

Wednesday’s main event is Mercury ingressing into Gemini, a sign it rules and is very comfortable in.Here we wish to collect information and broadcast to others what we’ve found – some may see the bright side while others may dwell on the shadow. The mind and communications can be quite superficial during the next few weeks and favors quantity over quality. It flits from one subject to another like a butterfly, easily bored and wanting more and more. The mind can be quite undisciplined and scattered at times and seems unable to complete any of the many projects it is chewing on. Letting others know what’s on your mind is of great importance now.

On Thursday, the Sun does what Mercury did to Uranus/Pluto square earlier in the week – semi-squares Uranus and sesiquadrates Pluto. An urge for freedom/breaking out of a rut or away from others you sense have control over you can reach an irritating level, yet for the most part it will be very difficult to change your situation now. Most likely, any move you make for more independence/control of your life will be met with equal or greater resistance by others or circumstances – quite frustrating and angering indeed. Disruptions should be expected today to your routine, relationships with others can be annoying, accidents or breakdowns could occur, and circumstances or authorities will test you.

Friday night has a 1^st quarter square of the Moon in Leo to the Sun in Taurus. Once again, breaking out of a rut/routine/same old situation is the challenge today as the emotional side of you would like to get some recognition for its unique “me-ness,” which could lead to some voyeuristic/conceited behavior for attention.

Mercury squares Neptune early Saturday morning so pay attention to your dreams tonight for inspiring subtle communications. You may awaken with some creative ideas that you should jot down/record before they fade in a haze, or in a state of spiritual bliss that would be quite conducive for a long morning meditation session. Venus triggers Uranus/Pluto today with a sextile to Uranus and quincunx to Pluto. Venus/Uranus has us seeking some new form of pleasure through different people, places, or things that we are normally around. Life can have an exciting zing under this energy, but most connections we make today will be short-lived though inspiring. Venus quincunx Pluto can be quite tricky though, as your excitement of meeting new others may lead you to a bad choice of someone who is difficult to deal with. Issues of possessiveness/jealousy can easily spin out of control. Separations/break-ups are possible.

Sunday’s main event is Jupiter sesiquadrate Saturn: our projects/plans for expansion may be slowed down now. We may realize that we have to let go of certain people or situations in order to move ahead with our lives, and facing this reality can be tough to do. It may be difficult to live up to duties now and it may seem like they are keeping you stuck in place. It’s hard to be certain what to do in order to move forward – let things unwind a bit and signs will show up down the road. You may have to be patient with any business or financial plans now too, as circumstances are shifting.

 

Next week is bound to be intense as the 3^rd of 7 exact Uranus/Pluto square perfects and we get another Lunar Eclipse.