Monday, March 18, 2013

Astrological Winds for Week of 3-18-13


As Mercury stationed direct last week an unprecedented step in the European economic crisis took place: the government of Cyprus introduced a bill to take about 10% of all existing deposits out of the bank and deposit them into the country’s treasury to pay off the public debt the country owes private banks. Naturally, there was a run on the banks that lasted all weekend until every ATM was out of cash. When most of a citizenship’s money is actually just electronic, there is no true tactile/individual control of it and apparently the banks and the governments can and will deduct right from the citizens’ accounts when they deem that necessary! How fitting that this retrograde is in Pisces during this run: the idealism of capitalism just does not add up in long run – the theory behind it is shady/deceptive/illusory at best and now we are seeing the results during this whole Uranus/Pluto square period.

This week starts with a Venus/Saturn sesiquadrate on Monday – relationships may be frustrating/stuck/conservative in nature for the most part today. We may be disappointed in others and really have no recourse for the time being. This can have us feeling isolated/alone, especially within. Interactions with others will be cool and sober and there may be some issues with older authorities/father figures that block us somehow. It’s actually best to spend this day alone if possible.

Tuesday’s biggest event is a 1st Quarter Square of the Moon in Gemini to the Sun in Pisces at 29* - this, like the shift of Mars and now the Sun and Venus to Aries, is the push to get us out of the Piscean energy we’ve been in – to start using some of this information we’ve downloaded into our conscious and to connect with others and share insights/knowledge – to not be so stuck in our own ways to overlook weaknesses and other points of view or to just continue and escape.

Wednesday is the Spring Equinox as the Sun ingresses into Aries and urges us to become the Warrior somehow – to protect our own survival and that of our clan (humanity) with strong and decisive actions that benefit ourselves and all others. We must learn to face everyday life as an adventure, not just certain peak moments that we relish but leave us empty when not doing so. We must remind ourselves to not fall into overly selfish, vain, or aggressive behaviors, but to use our strength and energy to protect those and what we love. There is an exact Saturn/Ceres sesiquadrate on the Equinox, which is worrisome: it seems like issues with restricted food, crops, resources may be a major theme this growing season in the Northern Hemisphere. Getting enough food/nurturance may be difficult for many. Prices of food, etc may continue to pinch more and more of our budgets. The Equinox chart also has a Cardinal square going among the Uranus/Pluto square (with Mars conjunct Uranus also!) and the Moon in Cancer. Set for Washington, DC the Moon is in 4th and Mars/Uranus in 1st and Pluto in 10th – all angular houses, so thus very potent energy. The Moon in Cancer in the 4th shows that the people and homeland is what will be under stress. Mars/Uranus in the 1st shows the potential for explosive revolution, changes, disasters, catastrophes, surprises, etc. Pluto in the 10th house shows the Executive branch of the government making power plays on the country/people/homeland. We could be in for some very decisive/heated times in the next few months politically and socially. Fortunately, the Moon is also in a Grand Trine with Mercury/Neptune/Chiron in the 123th in Pisces and Saturn in the 8th in Scorpio – it maybe a time of endings for the power of certain authorities over the people who want something more idealistic and all-encompassing behind the driver’s wheel of governance. These next few months are a potentially very stormy point astrologically – there are many things waiting to burst forth to bring on inevitable change on the world front that will affect us all. Focusing on the energy of this Water Grand Trine will help salve some of these wounds – bringing healing and higher consciousness to our minds and emotions so that we can make deep changes in power structures that are transformative and permanent.

Thursday’s exact Saturn/Chiron trine can assist in the above changes by bringing stable self-discovery that can be woven into our everyday reality so that we can really live the change we want the world to become. Venus also scampers into Aries today which can makes us assertive/aggressive/strong/independent in the sharing of our love and affection (perhaps too much so). We may be domineering in certain relationships and thus create some battles with others. It is easier to be ourselves now and not give a damn what others think!

Friday is the exact Mars/Uranus conjunction in Aries (kaboom!): on a mundane level do not be surprised if there are major acts of individual violence and revolt/revolution or natural disasters in the world. On individual levels, people will be very excited/jacked, but also very independent/aggressive/shocking/explosive/selfish/subjective/brash. Accidents are quite possible from rash behavior/decisions. You can be quite innovative/ingenious with this energy in finding new ways to break free of limitations.

Saturday is a quincunx between Jupiter and Saturn leading the way: it may hard to relax with this transit as something seems amiss in your plans but you can’t quite get a finger on what it is. It is difficult to decide whether to move forward or retreat on certain projects/fronts. This is also an aspect that can have us squander our resources and have us feel helpless to stop it. We may also get indecisive about what our most important objectives are in life. All of this brings a great sense of restlessness/uneasiness that is difficult to let go/adjust to/separate from.

Sunday is a pretty quiet day with a Moon/Neptune opposition making it a lazy/passive/contemplative/romantic type day.

Next week Mars stays locked up in the T-square with Uranus/Pluto and Venus and the Sun joins in – a potentially explosive week.

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