4-6 June 2010: Your Weekend Forecast & ‘Zoosk’? What Were They Thinking?!

04 Friday Jun 2010

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Friday evening and Saturday for West Coasters looks like a time of rest and recovery, with a Pisces Moon through to the 11 PM hour PDT on Saturday making escape, imagination, and a sense of ease and Oneness with the Universe smoothly attained. Particularly on Friday evening, with the Moon’s trine to Venus, socializing should go very well. It’s a date night when fantasy, fun, and good feeling abound. Enjoy it! but moderate your liquids and other Piscean possibilities, as Jupiter, ancient ruler of Pisces, is in the 29th degree, urging us to overdo in every department, including our reactions and social interactions, our reaching out and the impulse to ‘educate’; with this influence, stay centered and concentrate on experiencing the moment–leave potential output for later.

Look for 10:48 PM PDT on the 5th when the Moon meets Jupiter in that 29th degree–bam! Then the Moon pops into Aries and at 11:18 PM Luna unites with Uranus exactly–and there is a shock, surprise, revelation, or rebellion in store–be on alert. This is followed at 11:28 PM PDT Saturday by Jupiter’s entry to the Aries Point, and the shift is likely to be significant. Aside from the potential for incredible shake-ups with this event cycle, there are the larger implications of Jupiter in Aries, setting our social attention and energy on the individual. I’m anticipating lots of individual initiative, people finding their feet and taking off, but I also sense that the social arena may be more than a little dog eat dog. More on Jupiter meets Uranus here http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/new-eclipse-spring-2010/

Have you seen this new dating service, ‘Zoosk,’ being advertised on television? I was walking through the room and heard the name, and had to turn around–were they saying ‘Zeus’? And if so, did they know what they were implying? I thought choosing a sound-alike name was a bit ominious; Zeus was not just the supreme Olympian, he was horrifyingly Self-indulgent, to the point of thoughtlessly imposing his Will (particularly his sexual interest) on others. Zeus was unfaithful and deceptive in his marital relationship, and was, in fact, a rapist. Is that what you want to date, ladies? I thought not. Read a lot more about Zeus the god and his namesake asteroid here http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/eclipse-in-depth-astrology-for-the-21st-century/

The daily forecasts will probably be abbreviated for a while, as I’m trying to wrap up the Juno book, do client work, and produce the next issue of ECLIPSE. I hope you’ll all give the magazine a try; the latest issue has 50 pages of information, material on astrology in practice and theory, and forecasts for the current astro outlook, and any of you who’ve read it, your comments, thumbs up or down, or any suggestions are very welcome–let others know if it’s worth it! http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/new-eclipse-spring-2010/ Thanks, and have a wonderful weekend!

Today’s Link: This is a resonant post that acts almost as a meditation http://dreamorpheus.wordpress.com/2010/05/26/scarab-vs-spider/

4 June 2010: Take It Easy

04 Friday Jun 2010

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I’m not going into the details; let’s just say that today the influences are subtly unsettling, with everything feeling all pokey corners. There’s a lot of pressure, internal and external, to make progress and to express the individuality (and some will see this as expressing their authority), and none of it will be easy. Today’s just not the day to shoot for a successful finale, though if we can keep our heads straight we can make progress. Apply yourself to what’s already laid out with a clear plan, as perceptual difficulties are the heart of most problems. Hints of nostalgia may come forward, and the evening Pacific time is perfect for connecting emotionally, for relationships where feeling is genuine and deep, for loving and earning, and in any arenas where one must bring forward feeling and make emotional contact with others (such as performing).

3 June 2010: Mystic Rectangle Wants to Mess With You

03 Thursday Jun 2010

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So the Aquarius Moon advances by 3 AM PDT of the 3rd to become part of a major Mystic Rectangle made up of Moon/ Neptune/ Chiron, sextile Ceres, trine Mars, sextile Juno. Exuberance can be the result, with emotional idealism supported by a sense of power, authority, and sureness, and it’s easy to get carried away, and ultimately hurt because of it. We’re high as a kite, emotionally speaking, and don’t seem to notice the punch poised to land from that Fist of God with apex Neptune and base of Zeus square South Node. By being too optimistic, we leave ourselves open to falling for something we’ve fallen for in the past, something ambition or desire related, about which we’re deluded completely in the now. Between the two influences we could experience a sucker dynamic that may leave us embarrassed, deceived, or feeling just plain foolish. Most susceptible time is during the Void (starting at 7:58 AM PDT) through the Moon’s entry into Pisces, at 10:33 AM PDT. Then the emotions are united most closely with the potential for hurt from the preceeding events; if there’s any real injury to be felt, this is when it comes forward. Forewarned is forearmed.

At this point our attention may be drawn to a daunting Grand Square–Juno, Jupiter/ Uranus, Ceres, Saturn. Wasn’t it already in place, you may wonder? Yes, yes it was, but tension with the Moon almost always takes precedence in the experiential realm; when the emotions are engaged, the rest of the world may go by with little notice. So now our attention is on a dynamic requiring the individual to balance the relationship to power; this can be internal or external, but will almost certainly be spurred by something out in the world that causes conflict. Those who know themselves, and have a realistic idea of their own place, will fare best.

 Around 8:30 PM PDT the Moon trines Pallas, and suddenly it all makes sense; wisdom and emotional understanding prevail, and recent events and reactions are perceived fairly clearly for what they really are, and what they really mean. This should, for the most part, be an immense relief. By 8 AM PDT of the 4th the Moon quincunxes Zeus, and the emotional toll of our ambitions and desires comes to the fore–but at least we had the previous 12 hours or so to heal and re-group.

There’s a lot to talk about with the upcoming New Moon of the 12th; though the basics will be here at the blog, consider getting the full picture and details here http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/new-eclipse-spring-2010/ as well as material on the eclipses, Ceres, synastry, and so much more! Includes submission guidelines if you’d like to write for the mag (paid!) and a free mini-reading on Ceres with each journal purchase-just email me your data, or submit it with your payment under special instructions to seller.

And Today’s Link is a timely heads up for the upcoming eclipse and the possible implications politically by the excellent Jude Cowell http://www.starsoverwashington.com/2010/06/lunar-eclipse-conjunct-pluto-june-26.html

1-2 June 2010: Empowering Thoughts, Careful Words

01 Tuesday Jun 2010

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With the Sun in loquacious Gemini and the Moon in brainy Aquarius, how could we go wrong? As long as we’ve got the intellect up and running, meeting everything that comes our way with an open and daring intelligence, how can we miss? We really can’t, if what we’re presented with has the breezy mental focus of a lively conversation or exchange of information; difficulties may only come forward if we’re confronted with another’s naked ambition or desire, as the Moon moves into Grand Trine with the Sun and Zeus (8PM-ish PDT). We may not be ready for it; we’ll tend to be unguarded and convinced that everything can be talked out by meeting surface concerns–we may fail to take others’ assertions and demands seriously, or at least as seriously as we should, seeding any number of problems for later. Adding to it, aggressions may be sparked by the Mars/ Neptune opposition, where some may feel the need to make the Self heard based on misunderstandings, delusions, or hype–so if someone in your realm just has to speak out, listen for the need, the vulnerability beneath the defense–it’s likely the individual must express, and yet they’ll do so without really understanding what moves them (or moved by a complete illusion about themselves, their needs, or the feelings of others). Active compassion (a way to blend Mars and Neptune) may be the answer here, though by all means, refuse to go along with anyone else’s delusion.

To negotiate the coming days successfully, my money’s on Juno in Gemini, sextile Mars, square Saturn, trine Neptune, still just within square to Jupiter. This suggests empowerment, especially when dealing with others’ aggressions or delusions, can be found in keeping it light, cordial, and mildly informative (Gemini–that means no shockers!) It also suggests the key to holding your own and remaining above any discord is through Self-discipline and restraint, particularly on the public side of matters. This is the key to waking up on the 2nd without uncomfortable entanglements or lengthy re-explanations of what you really meant. Pallas in Scorpio is a bit isolated at this point, meaning that wisdom won’t be as easy to access internally or find in someone else as it might usually be–all the more reason that Self-reliance and Self-restraint will be prized commodities in the near future. A quincunx of the Moon to the South Node, 10 PM or so, reminds us not to get pulled back into past patterns. (More on Juno in my new book, out this summer!)

The Moon quincunxes Venus early morning of the 2nd PDT (around 4:30-9 AM), bringing some awkward illumination to our picture of relationships, values, and/ or finances. What we see may be TMI in some way that alters some ideas we have about who we are, who they are, or what we’ve got. This is a glimpse of the kind of truth we usually prefer not to notice; it’s nothing to freak out about, more something to put in the vault for later (don’t want to say ‘I didn’t know!’ later)

Moon square Sedna 4 PM-ish PDT, and we may not hear what we’re being told (Gemini), or may not know what we’re revealing ourselves. We may just be physically or emotionally drained at this point–in any case, it’s a time to be alert and perhaps not to volunteer any more info than we need to.

1 AM PDT of the 3rd the Moon trines Juno, and we may finally feel emotionally Self-possessed once again–a good time to assess whether what’s been occupying us (especially what’s been on our minds) of late is really supportive and healthy for us.

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Thoughts on 29 May 2010: The Serious Beauty of Nature

29 Saturday May 2010

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Well, I almost went to NORWAC http://www.astrologyetal.com/NORWAC/index.htm; a couple of weeks ago I was totally up for it. I was ready to contact some people, buy tickets, and socialize. It certainly would’ve been great to hear, and perhaps meet, so many people I admire, and surely there’s a lot I could’ve learned. But then I hesitated, and when I hesitate I assume that it’s some part of me that knows better, that is telling me there’s something more suited to me–and though I’m enjoying the Twitter reporting, I’m really glad I didn’t go, as my day here at home has been wonderful, and all I really did was sleep in (dreaming about teeny tiny babies the size of eensy, shiny, white-curled shells, a human spiral) and then sit in the dining room where we have a big pine table and big windows that face the gardens, where I’ve watched the smallest hummingbird I’ve ever seen, a small, black-headed finch that lives somewhere in this corner of the yard–I see him all the time, and he even goes around there when I’m there, too–and the big black crows that love to bring bread to the stone bird bath and leave soggy bits in their wake. For me all this, the choosing of what seems illogical and even unproductive, over the logical and expected, is an example of how, even though there was something before me that seemed absolutely right (going to a professional conference), following my instincts was personally the ‘right’ thing to do. I try to follow my prompts every time they come forward, and I hope you will, too–it’s one of the most useful and Soul-supporting skills I ever developed.

Maybe my morning’s experience is just symptomatic of the Capricorn Moon’s contact to Ceres, offering me a chance to connect with Mother Nature. This contact, at 2:30 PMish PDT and lasting about two hours total, also brings a trine to Vesta, suggesting to me that this was my time of worship–and that others too have a chance to meld with what’s sacred to them, to enjoy home, or sex, or deep communion–not a bad way to kick off the weekend at all!

The evening Pacific time belongs to Pluto. In Capricorn this might bring forward intense but enjoyable times, as the emotional outlook of Moon conjunct Pluto is balanced by the Cap energy. Some serious (in the best sense) progress can be made in whatever area the conjunction occurs for you. A quincunx to the Sun 3 AMish PDT on the 30th (and see excerpts from ECLIPSE, below) suggests that the evening’s events will ask for some emotional reckoning via a reality check.

Starting around 8 AM PDT we have, in quick succession, the Moon square Zeus, conjunct the North Node and opposed Venus, then trine Mercury. This sets a tone of perhaps being presented with the obstacle to our ambition (or at least, being presented with how thwarted ambitions and desires make us feel), an emotional bellwether that gives a glimpse into the direction we’re headed, and just precisely what this may cost us if we continue (or bring us as a reward), and finally we may receive information or communicate ourselves concerning the life path, our options, and what we want. Could be a seminal moment in terms of re-defining ourselves to more readily express true intents and purpose. The rest of the day is dominated by this emotional scenario; use the knowledge that’s come forward, and the intuitions that have been offered, to make the most of things.

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Sagittarius Full Moon 27 May 2010: Cupid’s Arrow

27 Thursday May 2010

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Earth and Moon conjunct at 4:06 PM PDT on the 27th at 6 Sagittarius 32, and once again *sigh* there’s none of the close aspecting (major aspects within 2 degrees) that makes for a sharp Full Moon picture; we’re thrown back on the Sabian symbol for imagery, ‘Cupid Knocks at the Door of a Human Heart’ http://www.cafeastrology.com/sabiansymbols_degreemeanings.html This is evocative of Love, with a Big ‘L,’ that comes a callin’–for hasn’t the Roman version of Eros changed his image from a big, strapping, virile young man, doing his mother’s bidding, screwing up (by infecting himself with his own ‘poisoned’ arrow), and falling in love with the most beautiful mortal around, into a cherub whose angelic demeanor and tiny, heart-shaped arrows take the beginning of love from a compelling erotic impulse to a cartoon of harmless infatuation? Do I think the Romans ruined Eros when they turned him into an aggressive, banner-wearing infant? You bet I do.

Though, to be fair, I think Cupid’s sanitization happened well after Roman times, the damage began early with the separation of the erotic (which is the attachment of the desire nature to a person or thing–literally, their objectification as a sexual outlet) and the romantic impulse of attraction, which is a nebulous ‘specialness’ we project on another, and we’re still suffering the price, with the erotic impulse seen as both x-rated and completely separate from the romantic one in popular culture. So what does the Sabian for this Full Moon imply? It suggests that a romantic impulse, which is really an impulse to acceptance and openness, is being offered to each one of us. Considering that this is a Full Moon, the realization may be about love that’s been available to us all along and which is now culminating in our ability to perceive and receive it.

25 May 2010: Gifts, and the Moon in Scorpio

25 Tuesday May 2010

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With Vesta quincunx Uranus and Jupiter, and all but Jupiter at 29 degrees, we’re having our values (Vesta) challenged–not directly, but obliquely, as we receive demands disguised as gifts, and others seek to alleviate their own stress (those 29 degree placements). If ever there was a time when one individual or group sought to use another (not necessarily in a demeaning or inappropriate way, but definitely in a way that petitions for your time or energy, piggybacks on your efforts, or seeks to trade on your name) it’s now. Don’t adjust what’s sacred to you out of guilt or a wish to accomodate–you have a right to say no, to keep your energy for yourself–it’s your choice, and neither option is superior, morally, spiritually, or otherwise. The transiting Scorpio Moon hits Pallas noon-ish today PDT and we can follow emotions to the wisdom they contain.

An opposition to Mercury 3-4 ish just suggests we keep our mouths shut, to keep the peace (do I hear protests? Some should consider that others knowing your every thought is not the gift you might think it is! Just sayin’–and this from a blogger! )  🙂

8 PM PDT brings the Moon semi-sextile to Zeus and sextile the North Node. Some may feel a tad threatened (or be threatening) without really knowing why–limit reactivity and you limit any chance of fallout.

The Moon’s transit through Scorpio is always one of those times when people are more than usually prone to act from the subconscious–so careful observation can help clue you in to what they’re really after (or in need of), and can help you see the message behind the contact.

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24-25 May 2010: The Hitch in Our Giddy-Up

23 Sunday May 2010

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Around 8 AM PDT the Libra Moon aspects both Sedna (by quincunx) and Juno (by trine), and that makes for an unusual influence: we are feeling emotionally empowered, and that means sure of ourselves, especially regarding our relationships and our aesthetics (Libra), but we may find we must adjust our feelings to accommodate something we are sensing but not able to pinpoint (Sedna). This can make for confusion and an unsettling fear of commitment; we want to be definitive, say ‘yes,’ but something is bothering us, and it’s no where in sight. Know that the uneasiness is seated in our fear of being blindsided; it makes us alert, but the only people who might find an actual hitch in their giddy-up are those with natal placements at 21 degrees–if these receive a hard aspect from the Moon (placements at 21 of the Cardinals), Juno (21 of the Mutables), or Sedna (21 of the Fixed signs), then you can look to this natal energy or where it’s placed for the ‘hidden’ source of your uneasiness.

The Moon sextiles Mars around 11 AM PDT and we have the energy to attack whatever we get in our sights–it’s our job to make sure that’s a goal and not a helpless bystander, much less a partner or mate–Libra inclines us to channel the energy toward those with whom we have a co-operative relationship (or those from whom we think we should get co-operation). We can get caught up in the ‘who’ of things and miss the impetus for action; try not to.

Before 8 PM PDT the Moon quincunxes Jupiter, making us aware of how we must adjust emotionally to the social scene, and then the Moon trines Neptune, inclining some to a perfect experience, allowing fantasy and imagination to reign, and bringing ideal situations before us; a scant few will find themselves deluded, fooled, or outright lied to. Again, the Libra Moon makes us hyper-aware of the others in our lives, and we can either let Neptune bring out the best or the worst in us and our relationships.

10-ish the Moon sextiles Vesta and quincunxes Uranus, and we may respond by modifying our wilder or more  impetuous inclinations in order to respect something we find sacred–it’s an opportunity to walk our talk, and we should take it. Void begins at 11:09 PM PDT. The Moon enters Scorpio at 11:17 PM PDT, and immediately trines Chiron in Pisces, suggesting this will be a healing influence for those open to it; for a few it will be interpreted as a good time to play the martyr or wounded one–easy to sort the positive individuals from the not so.

3:30-ish AM PDT on the 25th brings a sextile to Ceres, followed by a 6 AM quincunx to the Sun, and an 8 AM sextile to Pluto. This series of aspects sends the emotional outlook into a tailspin, as we try to do the right thing and yet find we not only must adjust our attitudes (unfairly, it seems) but that no matter what our choices are, they have consequences that are equal parts destructive and transformative. By 10 AM the Moon trines Venus and we get the pay off, emotional (Water signs) or otherwise–and what a long strange trip it’s been.

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Uranus into Aries: What Does the Group Want?

21 Friday May 2010

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As Uranus passed through Pisces, we spent a lot of time concentrating on how the individuality could serve the Collective; in fact, it became heresy to put too much emphasis on the Self. Statements of ‘I want’ were politically correct only when a want for the larger picture was included as well: “I want to be the next Lady Gaga, and cure world hunger, too!” Nothing wrong with that, just that we all began to sound like we were in the running for Miss America, with a lot of pressure to allow a sincere wish to help be almost our only public display of desire. At this time I’d like to blame it on Uranus in Pisces, naturally making the group/ Collective loom large in our consciousness. Higher Mind (Uranus) made us extremely aware of our interconnectedness (Pisces), and this was absolutely a positive evolutionary step–so what’s the next step, as Uranus enters Aries, the theoretical ‘beginning’ of the zodiac–and of course, hits the Aries Point, which has taken on almost mythical significance as a point of  extreme effect?

While Uranus was in Pisces, big goals and big canvasses were the style–we couldn’t just donate school supplies to the local elementary school, we had to gather money and supplies city-wide, then box them up and send them to Afghanistan–again, nothing wrong with this at all, but it’s precisely this kind of response to need, the kind and quality of innovation and progressive thought in solving problems, that I think will undergo a blanket change. With Uranus in Aries, the likely response may be that individual efforts will express a one-pointed group Will, and the effect will be that everyone must identify by their group and then assert their desires.

At first glance this seems terrible; the last thing we need is segregation by interests, financial status, nationality, or any of the other ugly ‘have and have not, are and are not’ strategies that have been employed in the past (and that are currently being peddled once again by Tea Partiers, among others). Yes, there is this regressive version of Self-motivated Uranian energy that will pop up–not everyone will lift themselves out of the mud, unfortunately–but I think the evolved version will actually be quite productive, introducing the idea of the citizen-soldier with the ability to lead the group as the identity of each member, not just as the identity of one or two.

This also might incorporate the idea of banding together without the kind of exclusivity that was popular during Uranus through Capricorn, where we judged judged judged other groups and drew strict boundaries according to some hardline Capricorn values. After the immense widening of our idea of the Collective of which we are a part and to and for which we are responsible in Uranus through Pisces, we come to this new stance as strong individuals who have forged our identity and can now act for and with the group without the need to close the clubhouse doors to keep out the riff-raff. Instead we are equipped to see to causes and forward the group agenda with the consciousness of Pisces as a backdrop, so that the individual Will works in tandem with the best interests of the whole–and the group identity simply becomes a loose affiliation of those with common interests who are equipped to aid each other, rather than a tight-knit circle that can’t see beyond their own noses.

Well, that’s what I think.

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Today’s Link: Tony Vowles on the meaning of Gemini http://www.theastrologyblog.com/2010/05/sun-in-gemini.html

20-23 May 2010: My Weekend Astro Diary

20 Thursday May 2010

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The Leo Moon dives into mischief late in the 1 PM hour PDT today, the 20th, with a conjunction to Vesta and opposition to Neptune, and just prior to this quincunxes to Jupiter, then Uranus, and finally forms a Grand Cross with Neptune and the Sun/ Earth axis. We may feel very sincere, willing to dedicate our energies to our ideals and making them realities, but somehow, it seems the world isn’t co-operating! Likely we’ll find that what we’re seeing as indifference is more like each individual following their own Vestal impulse–and that leaves little push for co-operation or giving adequate consideration to the wider social order. Best to do what you can on your own, take notes about what you might want to accomplish in future, then chill through a 20 minute Void ending at 4:58 PM as the Moon enters Virgo.

The Moon then opposes Chiron–oww! Details or criticisms stomp on our feelings–or our own sensitivity makes us lash out at others. A sextile to Venus follows–and we make up with ourselves and others. Trines to Ceres, Pluto, and the North Node in succession, and a trine to Mercury, create a Grand Trine with the Moon several hours either side of the midnight hour PDT. If you’re out and about at this time meaningful and transformative communications can flow, revealing emotions for better or worse, and bringing questions of power forward (though likely without struggle–here’s your chance to form a co-operative venture and get some agreement). This will be the general atmosphere through the rest of the 21st–despite any heavier aspects in play, this could turn out to be a very productive day, when others turn out to be (surprisingly!) reasonable. The Sun/ Earth axis does square Chiron today–fair play might be in the air because everyone will be afraid of being hurt, and of what they might lose.

Around 1 AM PDT on the 22nd the Virgo Moon squares Juno–all that co-operation goes by the wayside, replaced by one side trying to exercise power options and the other reacting with criticism, barbs, and/ or the hurling of insults or objects. The reaction is out of proportion, and should be met by ignoring the whole thing. Live to fight (and triumph) another day. By 5 AM the Moon trines Sedna, and we find it easy to be emotionally (and perhaps intuitively) blind. While that may save some of us from getting into a fix, it may mean that some of us find trouble by NOT being responsive. The best we can do with Sedna is feel our way through–so attentiveness and good judgment will be key.

Starting around 2 PM PDT, the opposition to Jupiter and conjunction to Saturn bring the Virgo Moon front and center of our awareness, as we suppress reaction and emotion (and maybe intuition) as some force tries to pull out of us big, exaggerated response. Why do we resist? Perhaps because what the outer instigator seems to present to us is threatening, promising that any feeling at all may be out-of-control. Much here will depend upon how this fits in to your natal scenario; if contact happens to come from Saturn to your chart, you could be looking at an internal stand-off. In any case, this aspect brings forward the emotional repercussions of the Jupiter/ Saturn opposition for you individually, and it may be a save or splurge scenario that challenges our emotional viewpoint.

The Moon opposes Uranus in their respective 29th degrees, beginning 5:30 PM-ish PDT, and we may get a shock through rebellion, ‘Higher Mind,’ innovation, or the audacity of the group in asking something of us. Roll with it–the Void begins 7:34 PM PDT, so any upset, resistance, or fight could peter out to nothing or go awry in ways we just can’t anticipate. Better to roll issues over to the Moon’s entry into Libra 7:50 PM PDT on the 22nd, though caution is necessary here, too, with the prompt quincunx to Chiron and the squares to Ceres, Pluto, and Venus–which actually create a T-square with the Moon–will Libra bring some balance to our emos, or will we continue to feel like we’re swinging out of control? The T will definitely be a challenge, possibly bringing a feeling that we’re just trying to go along and get along while it feels like others are flashing their power plays and wants, perhaps jealous in a way we never expected. It’s time to do your best, Libra-gracious smile-and-nod, and let those acting out parts in the opposition (playing Venus, or confronting her as Ceres or Pluto) do their thing. When the dust settles you can step back in, pretty things up, offer something to drink, and work diplomatic magic that all participants will be grateful for. The early trine to the Sun helps, lighting the way for those paying attention.

The Moon quincunxes Mercury late in the AM 8 o’clock hour of the 23rd, perhaps making us incautious with our words–the tendency may be to speak out with good intentions and no harm intended, only to really put our foot in it. Just a word to the wise, that not everyone partners in our thoughts as we think they do, from the overly chummy Libra Moon.

By 3:30-ish PM PDT proceeds to a conjunction with Zeus and square to the Nodal axis–will the power plays ever end? And why do our ambitions seem to threaten our life direction? Maybe it’s because we may be inclined to plow over others in our zest to see our ambitions or lusts fulfilled (thanks, Zeus!)

By 7 PM-ish PDT the Moon trines Juno and quincunxes Sedna. What is it that we’re missing about the situation as we attempt to empower ourselves? We may not ever be able to figure out the ‘whys’ here, we just need to know that it’s not quite working. And by 11 PM the Moon sextiles Mars, making for a frisky, romantic feeling, and a nice way to wrap up this rather trying weekend.

Excellent material from Heather on Pluto/ Uranus http://www.green-summit.org/light-meets-dark

I think I’ll continue to administer the ECLIPSE orders myself; though it added some work to my day (clearly, the gods decided I’m not doing enough!) I really enjoyed it and was able to write a personal note on each order. Go here http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/new-eclipse-spring-2010/ to get your Spring issue of ECLIPSE, with articles and a 3 month Forecast designed to co-ordinate with information available on the blog and with aspect commentary provided on Twitter. There’s a different, free offer with each journal purchase (this time: a mini-reading of Ceres in your chart, prepared by me)–it’s the closest you can come to having a personal astrologer for only $2.95 every three months!

And have a great weekend!

Julie Demboski's ASTROLOGY

Addressing the Individual Experience Within the Universal Truth

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