Monday, February 11, 2013

Astrological Winds for Week of 2-11-13


Last week’s Mercury/Mars/Neptune conjunction in Pisces square Jupiter really seemed to download much information from multiple sources into our psyches that may take some time to unwind/sort out/ground into reality. It may be difficult to get a grip on what it all means right now and thus almost impossible to explain to others. Fortunately, both Mercury and Mars will aspect Saturn and Pluto positively this week and bring some discipline to the mind and all this new stimulation and what to do with some of it. Monday is a continuation initially of all the Pisces energy as the Moon in Pisces conjuncts Mercury and Mars early in the day, however then the energy shifts as the Moon sextiles Pluto and trines Saturn and Mercury sextiles Pluto. Mercury/Pluto will give us the opportunity to focus the mind and look deep within ourselves and the way we think and find ways to transform by releasing old psychological junk and claiming the power over our own psyche. This is excellent for studying any subject matter that is shadowy or hidden much of the time like the occult, psychology, magick, sexuality, etc. Be aware we can get very narrow-minded/obsessive mentally under this energy and block out much external stimulation messages. Mercury’s square to Vesta shows that challenge comes from groups we normally belong with and seeing how they are stuck and perhaps slowing you down from going to places where you may have to go without them, as they may not be able to relate to your current message/interest (at least not on the your current level.)

Then on Tuesday Mercury trines the Great Taskmaster, Saturn, and you can really get down to business in putting things in their proper place/perspective. We feel positive about our duties/work and can accomplish much. This is particularly good for paperwork/computer work/intellectual work, as the mind has great discipline and focus and can really plow through things succinctly. A good day to make plans, negotiations, business deals, get advice from experts, organize things, etc. The mind is serious and wants to move forward. Mars is conjunct Chiron today also which gives us great power to take on things we normally would not/give in to, which can have a powerful healing effect/boost to self-esteem. We may take responsibility for our own learning and healing also. Pluto is square Pallas Athene exact today too, a longer term transit that is longer and not as acute in daily energy, but can be seen to represent more female type values/approaches to power and the challenge that is to get instilled in a patriarchal system. Continued issues surrounding sexual identity/roles, as seen mundanely through societal issues surrounding gay marriage and partner benefits, and gays and women in the military, will continue for some time. On personal levels, this transit may feel like we are fighting blocks in our own lives to feel free sexually/creatively. It’s also a calling to clear out certain obsessions/habits we may have in our minds, so that we may allow it to transform.

Wednesday is our weekly dose of hard lunar aspects to the Uranus/Pluto square with a conjunction to Uranus and a square to Pluto exasperated by a Sun/Pluto semi-square: we may find ourselves in some very frustrating power struggles/highly tense situations today that can set off explosions of anger, wrath, quick movement, desires to break free, etc. Issues with authorities/superiors are possible. Pressure may be building up on incomplete projects that need addressing, while at the same time your inner make-up is being challenged by circumstances/others.

Thursday, Valentine’s Day, is quiet and peaceful for most part with an evening Moon/Sun sextile making harmony among lovers, on this special day for them, easy to achieve.

Friday, Mars following Mercury, sextiles Pluto: we can tap into incredible amounts of sustained energy/effort today and achieve many progressive acts for ourselves. A good time to set and take action on goals for self or with groups or best of all, a combination of both. You can move with purpose, courage and strength today.

 

Mars then trines Saturn on Saturday, which gives great sustained effort and the ability to do much disciplined physical work. Energy is released in a “timer release” type form and you have the patience to see long, even tedious jobs through. Good for detailed work of any kind. Also, good relationships at work especially with the boss, as you can make him feel he can count on you. Mars square Vesta however can cause an imbalance in male/yang energy and drive others from you or bring up sexual issues. It may be hard to live up to all you promised others today. Over aggression is possible too.

Sunday’s only notable event is a 1st Quarter Square of the Moon in Taurus to the Sun in Aquarius: the emotions may feel threatened by having to sacrifice some of our creature comforts in order to live in a braver, newer world of equality and justice on all levels. Meeting this challenge however can actually bring us a greater sense of security than falling back on any of our old habits could ever meet. We can learn to be the creator/inventor of our own new world.

So then theme of this week is to start build something solid upon all of the inspiration this current Piscean energy is bringing us.

Next week, the Sun joins the Piscean waters also and links up with Neptune, while both Saturn and Mercury go retrograde. Keep floating along!

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