Monday, August 19, 2013

Astrological Winds for Week of 8-19-2013


This past week has seen more intense events in the world as Jupiter in Cancer triggers Uranus/Pluto square, with the situation in Egypt being in the forefront, as the Egyptian army tries to act like the manipulative parent in trying to control the chaos of revolution and power struggles playing out in the streets through the citizens. As I suspected, this also has led to some positive developments in relation to Uranus/Pluto and these chaotic times – two examples would be the softening stance on crime, as mandatory minimum sentences especially for non-violent offenses, was ordered to be reviewed and to give more discretion to local judges to decide if the crime’s sentencing guidelines should be so strictly adhered to, and the order of a Federal judge that New York City’s “stop & frisk” law is highly discriminatory/unconstitutional and needs to be reviewed. Add to this the continuing softening public stance on marihuana/drug laws. The other example is the Moral Monday movement that has begun in North Carolina bringing back memories of Occupy, the 99%, and the Madison sit ins. North Carolina residents sick of being misrepresented by their own legislature and governor have been rallying at the capital every Monday in the thousands, led by ministers, to have government and laws start protecting the truly needy, rather than just the powerfully well-connected few.

Three minor aspects lead off this week on Monday. The Sun semi-square Jupiter can be uplifting, but optimism may not be well-founded, as the costs of expansion may hit us in some frustrating ways. It’s easy to overspend, get passive, or get overly self-righteous under this influence and pay the price for it later. It also may be possible that you have much to do today that you overextend yourself and don’t end up doing anything well/complete, and thus only make little or partial headway. Sun sesiquadrate Uranus may be a reaction to these above frustrations, as we may get the urge to get away from it all/make a break for it that only trips us up even more most likely. Expect some upset today that will change the course of your plans. It may be difficult to get along with others as everyone seems restless/agitated. Watch for accidents and breakdowns too. This energy is asking us to seek new solutions for old annoying problems/issues. Venus quincunx Neptune may give us some beautiful or artistically inspired moment. The biggest issue with this aspect is being overly idealistic in matters of the heart. This is a day where you or others could use some extra emotional support or service to/from others. You may deny your own needs, feel unworthy of love, or be disappointed by others also.

Tuesday is a Full Moon at 28* Aquarius – this Full Moon pits self-expression versus the needs of the group within us. The Sun in Leo needs to express its individuality/self/essence through the unique gifts we have and get some recognition for it, while the Moon in Aquarius frowns upon this flamboyant energy and prefers to keep mentally balanced and connected with others in working on issues of equality and justice. Both positions can be quite stubborn/set in their ways. This Full Moon wants us to find equilibrium between heart and mind centered approaches to our lives – to use our gifts to benefit all and help restore our world to bountiful and just times, to become a modern day hero, and to claim your own birthright. Look to the houses in your chart this Full Moon falls into to see what area s of life it affects you the most in – any planet it makes tight aspects to in your chart will also flavor its energy for you. Mercury sesiquadrate Pluto will give us much deep insight today and perhaps help us find new ways to approach intense issues. We may overly obsess on some idea today and try to force our viewpoint on others, mainly unsuccessfully. This is best used to look deep within yourself or to study depth subject matter like psychology, the occult, etc.

Wednesday is the exact square of Jupiter to Uranus – this has big explosive potential in the mundane world. There may be sudden shocking events that can be viewed as either positive or negative. The pressure to change across all aspects of life will be great/reaching a highly tense point. The desire to break free from past constraints can get overwhelming and explode outwards. It really depends on your attitude and what you are seeking on how you will feel/react to this energy and the events associated with it. This may enflame many of the stressed areas of the world to boiling points (as we see in Egypt). Uranus sesiquadrate to Ceres shows issues of resources is what’s driving much of this energy. Jupiter trine Chiron may help here however by giving you some mind-expanding insights to how it all fits together and stoke the fires of compassion in action and teaching those who haven’t filled in all the blanks yet.

Mercury’s sesiquadrate to Uranus, semi-square to Jupiter, and conjunction to Ceres while Jupiter also semi-squares Ceres will keep the Jupiter/Uranus square energy boiling on Thursday. The energy I mentioned above in relation to these planets will remain acutely active today. The mind will be tied up in trying to figure out new solutions to resource issues and will find many frustrating blockages or dead ends. The Sun ingresses into Virgo for next month bringing the time of harvest in the Northern Hemisphere. A time when we can become more exacting, critical, intricate in our approach, and want to tighten/neaten up our life somewhat. This is a good time to do detailed work with the mind or hands. It’s also a good time to pay attention to our diet/health, and we may find ourselves in service to others more frequently than normal also. Venus trine Juno can bring some sweet moments for partners to share.

Friday Mercury follows the Sun into Virgo, where the Winged Messenger has rulership and exaltation and we can tap into our genius potential more easily. The mind is complicated/complex and brilliant now with the ideas it can get to work on. It has sharp critical faculties that can weed out what’s important from what’s extraneous. This is a good time for study, intellectual pursuits, detailed paper/tech work, etc. Mars sesiquadrate Chiron can be bumpy – some physical ailment or injury may come up, or there may just be many things standing in our way and what we want to do today.

Saturday Venus square Pluto tightens up a Cardinal Grand cross among the two of them and Uranus and Jupiter. This can be a highly tense time with so many issues pulling at us and challenging us simultaneously that we may feel like we are being pulled apart by them and unclear as to which one to deal with first. Venus/Pluto indicates relationships may be the main stress point as some of them may be revealing some deep, dark spaces/behaviors/secrets. Relationships that are stressed are likely to breakdown now or at the very least go through some irreversible changes. Power trips, manipulation, emotional warfare, fear, and guilt trips will be weapons that people access and use against one and other. For others, the challenge may be the desire to deepen a relationship and the effect that will have on transforming/fitting into your life. The key is to focus on one thing at a time when so many issues are grabbing for our attention today – by doing so it allows energy tom move forward on all fronts. The Sun conjunct Mercury in Virgo may help us figure ways to do this in detail. This can indicate many interactions with others, but overly subjective thinking by all, as everyone seems to want to get their point across at once. This is helpful with tech/paper work and planning/organizing skills and travel.

There’s 6 lunar aspects packing the day on Sunday, but it’s led by a Mercury/Neptune opposition, which can have us make some poor or deluded decisions. Our minds will be deceived/confused easily today. What we may think or sense may be off, but it’s also possible to get deeper spiritual understanding/insight under this influence. Thoughts are abstract and ideal today, and thus connections with others will be squishy.

This is a week of dense and powerful astrological energy – events in the world and our lives will be intense and reach some new apexes that will spur change – be prepared/ready.

The Cardinal Grand Cross continues through next week and Mars heads off for Leo in what is another dense week of astrological weather ahead. The times are indeed changing in the fast lane these days.

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