Astrological Winds for Week of 1-7-13

Excuse my absence at this space last week, as the flu bug hit me hard and it took the whole week to recover. Mercury tangling with the Uranus/Pluto Square (conjunct Pluto on Sunday and square Uranus on Wednesday) kept communications and negotiations ornery in the mundane world as we could see through the budget deal and Hurricane Sandy relief, as good examples. A pattern has been established and my expectation would be for it to continue as long as the Uranus/Pluto Square is active (through 2015): President Obama is Uranus in Aries, while Republican house plays Pluto in Capricorn. Every time 1 of the 4 inners (Sun, Mercury, Venus,  Mars) gets involved via hard 4^th harmonic aspect (conjunction, opposition, square), there will be a political battle of wills that puts the nation/people in crisis of some form or another, and ultimately very little changes (similar to the weekly lunar one with Uranus/Pluto that I’ve mentioned multiple times on this blog in the past year as being the high emotional stress point of each week). Due to this, my expectation for much progressive change politically during Obama’s 2^nd term is not to expect much really. The results of this we may reap during Uranus in Taurus – usually not a pretty sight. Friday was also a very dynamic day with Grand Trine in Air leading the way (Moon/Mars/Jupiter) to a big boost of energy, especially to ideas/thoughts being prepared for actions.

 

This week starts off with a very burdensome Mars/Saturn square. Physical energy is restricted or dictated to you somehow, and this can illicit responses that are angry in nature ultimately. The heavy hand of authority may strike some blow also. It favors long, slow or detailed physical projects that you are already knee-deep in – just getting it done, but with no reward today. It is easier to get angry at others or vice versa under this sign due to our egos feeling repressed. Working with metals and repairing machinery are favored. There is also a Void of Course Moon all day today to add to the irritation level the sense that nothing went as planned, which is likely. A Jupiter/Juno quincunx may also add the feeling of being disconnected to a partner because of differing ideals about something. Things could get blown out of proportion, feel quite unfair, and have you in despair about how to adapt.

 

Tuesday Venus moves on into Capricorn where the Goddess of Love can get quite concerned about money and possessions – those that “have” can look quite attractive now and this can be the signature of the love affair for more resource. Existing relationships take a more serious turn/tone and emotions are easier to control/manipulate. Moderation is favored in use of resources, although taste does not suffer.

 

Then Wednesday Venus sextiles Neptune – this is a very sweet, highly romantic aspect, where we can see/sense beauty in our world and have some inspiring moments spiritually/creatively/artistically. A great day to escape somehow and get in some quiet, reflective/meditative time, do some art, or blend with a lover.

 

Thursday, Mercury semi-squares Neptune, which could be the frustration of having to deal with the intellectually based real world after such an inspiring lift from Venus/Neptune. Communications can be easily misunderstood or be disheartening in some way. Thinking is foggy and confused. Pallas ingresses into Aries bringing out the Warrior archetype in the Warrior Goddess: initiation of actions based on principles are taken that are a call to arms to fight for what you believe in. This is the use of the body to perform great feats due to inspiration. A fighting spirit against the old/the past and what holds one back now that’s connected to that – the breaking from tradition/heritage’s rules and striking out on one’s own (like Merida, the princess, in Pixar’s “Brave” movie).

 

Friday is a New Moon at 21/22* Capricorn. Emotions can be quite restricted normally during this time of lunar month. This New Moon asks us to look at how our emotions and fears can be associated to lack/or not getting enough, and how that makes us respond by acting through power/control/manipulation of others to get what we want. What do we normally do when we feel insecure? How do we try and control? How can we react more responsibly to that feeling? How do we respond to others who we sense can bring us more security? How do we fall into power games/trips? Nature provides all we need, yet humanity has convinced itself and proven to its intellectual/discriminatory mind that there is not enough for all. We can each make choices in our lives (where we are at the top of the pyramid) that ensures there is enough for self and all, if we don’t react out of fear of lack unconsciously, even if the whole Western world spins on that economic/resource axis as we do so, we can begin to slow that day and allow nature/the earth to take care of all as she is so capable and willing to do – now, that would be true security! This New Moon says let go of what has defeated us/led us down the road of ruin, learn from the wisdom gained along the way, and start making more responsible choices. Look to the house it falls in in your natal chart to see what area of life it is time to do this in for you. Any planets it makes a tight (1-2* orb) aspect to will flavor it also for you personally.

 

The Sun is a bit active on Friday also with a semi-square to Chiron, sesiquadrate to Jupiter, and quincunx to Ceres. Sun/Chiron can bring some frustration in finding/projecting some new image of yourself. Sun/Jupiter can give an optimistic boost, but also too much to do/spend/overlook. Sun/Ceres can bring some forced resource adjustments/adaptations.

 

Venus is the next inner plant to fall into the Uranus/Pluto lockjaw on Saturday, as the Goddess of Love squares Uranus. We may feel stuck in some relationship and want to suddenly break free. People and places and things we normally don’t associate with seem intriguing, exciting. Relationships formed now can be explosive, changing, flirtatious but are short term in nature, and may cause issues with longer term friends.

 

Three minor aspects are worth mentioning for Sunday. Mercury quincunx Ceres may bring some communication breakdown in relation to nurturing or resources. Mercury semi-square Chiron may frustrate our ability to gather some info/knowledge we are seeking for self-help. Saturn quincunx Vesta is longer term and asks us to each adjust ourselves to meet the needs of self and others – to try and find a new balance between what we give and what we take. Issues may surround sexuality, work, duties, high standards.

 

Next week Venus continues her dance with Uranus/Pluto by conjuncting Pluto. The Sun’s ingress into Aquarius indicates its mid-winter in the Northern Hemisphere.