Claude Monet – ‘Twilight, Venice’ 1907 {{PD}}

Yes yes yes yes, Jupiter enters Virgo today, but what we’re really dealing with is Ceres, which trines Black Moon Lilith and is sextiled by Saturn. Nature and/ or authorities intrude on the reality picture, and we must deal with what we’d rather ignore. That’s certainly true for me. Late yesterday I had an emergency visit with an ophthalmologist about a potential retinal tear; luckily everything is fine, and I just have to keep an eye on it (how ironic!) for the next three weeks. By tomorrow, the 12th, we see those things we can’t control traded out for whatever it is that’s destroying our chances at empowerment, curtailing our ambitions, probably lying to us, spoiling rewards and, I know this is dramatic, destroying what we find sacred. That’ll certainly take my mind off my eyeball! Over these two days, the good news is that if we’ve learned from our past choices and actions, we can handle it, potentially sorting truth from fiction and re-claiming our power. The 13th may be challenging–we’re still not getting everything we want–but if we’re willing to modify both the way we deal with the material side of things and be reasonably flexible in our standards, we can attract some unique, original, and spontaneously generated opportunities, some of which may offer the chance to heal a wound or two, and some of which we may be surprised to find have been sitting right in front of us all along. Have a great couple of days! Our tendency may be to take things too seriously, and to see developments as more monumental than they actually are–try to focus on the lighter side, on small pleasures, and you’ll enjoy the next few days a lot more.

Today may feel like a bit of a circus, until we realize the power lies with us. ‘Grimaces et misères: les Saltimbanques’
1888 signed b.r.: F Pelez {{PD}}

Today we question everything; it’s all about the relative power positions, and though we’re thinking big, expansive thoughts, we’re also prone to exaggerate others’ abilities and reach, and so may find ourselves intimidated, even though we are poised to do and be just as we’d like. We’re thrown off by the aura of authority some adopt, and too, the need to negotiate may make us feel unsure of what we have and what we actually want. That’s okay–relax and think critically, calling on your power of discernment. Displays of temper and brute force are to be avoided; you’ll only get a horrendous reputation insisting on getting things your way. You’ll know what to do the minute you accept that you are a powerful Being in charge of your own life (but not in charge of anyone else’s), and stop looking to others or the environment to smooth the way or give you permission. (Ceres sesq Juno, qnx Jupiter, opp Mars, qnx Mercury; Merc conj Jupiter, enters Virgo, and parallels Jupiter)

It may feel like we’re in the midst of snapping alligators, but that’s an exaggeration, isn’t it? Postcard 1906 {{PD}}

We see exactly what’s important to us, what we care about, and how to honor it, and yet, what’s up with all these people?–some of whom we love–where relationships are suddenly full of ego and everyone’s concerned with either upping their power quotient or blocking ours. It seems we’ve all been carrying hidden agendas, and now we’re not only showing them to others we’re actively competing for what we want. This doesn’t have to get ugly–all it takes is a consciousness that accepts there’s plenty for everyone–but we may need to take a step back in interactions and allow ourselves some space. Communications will carry our true thoughts, fears, and aims–so don’t connect unless you feel safe being honest–and don’t allow material matters (which are better off left as they are or manipulated to prevent loss), or the details of what’s shared, to distract us from acting and responding as our best Selves. We have a chance at major empowerment and connecting successfully with our own potentials–if we can accept the extent of our own influence and reach–denial leaves us less potent than we began. (Perfecting today: Pluto trine Juno, Black Moon Lilith sextile Mars and sesquiquadrate Earth, Venus square Saturn and sesquiquadrate Vesta, Mercury square Sedna, Vesta trine Sun/ sextile Earth)