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8 July 2010: Taking the Purge

07 Wednesday Jul 2010

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Moon enters Gemini on the 8th at 12:50 AM PDT. The square to Chiron is immediate, pointing up both rough spots and skills, and revving up our engines, in a way–this aspect may key us to pay attention to mustering skills and putting them to use, or to ruminating on our wounds or upsets–and you know which one is the better use of time, with one exception: if you need to fully absorb a hurt in order to understand it and let it go. In that case, go fully into sadness, hurt, and all that you need to explore–it will act as a purge that will leave you ready for the next thing.

There’s a Finger of God formed 6-10 AM PDT on the 8th with apex Moon and base of Pluto and Pallas. This suggests the wisdom of destruction, change, or perhaps the smart choice in processing and letting go that some who tuned into the wounded energy of the previous Chiron aspect will go through, and that when applied this will allow a flow of emotional expression and realization of feeling. This is a good energy to take advantage of, an emotional purge that can’t really go wrong.

Mercury quincunx Neptune=words may carry meanings we don’t intend; fantasies, the subconscious, dreams, and ideals intrude–just be aware.

Sun conjunct Juno=empowering methods are spotlighted–it’s easy to see what behaviors will give us the the clout to do as we please. Pay attention, even if you don’t move to make this happen right away–what you become aware of will be useful when you do want to act.

Noonish on the 8th PDT we enter the Dark of the Moon, pre-Solar eclipse. We may see a number of reactions possible: mindless chattering to let energy out; a stuttering skip to our thoughts, moving them at random from point to point; silences that come from being overwhelmed with too much perception and no way to express it; a pleasant lightness that can almost act as a meditation. Allow yourself to lean into the prevalent energy, and try to relax, to gather yourself by letting go of a need to organize or express too specifically. This lasts through the New Moon, and can bring us to the Sun/ Moon conjunction clean, purged of what we truly don’t need.

Next up: the Solar Eclipse! And do stay cool!

7 July 2010: Reading Between the Lines

06 Tuesday Jul 2010

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ahh, did you feel it? Uranus tucked tail and did an about face in the 9 PM hour PDT on the 6th–and I suspect for most of us it was a subtle but distinct shift. I really liked the way the energy shifted for me this hour, and I hope that retreat at the Aries Point was as positive for you, too. I honestly anticipated a much greater sense of disappointment, and perhaps that’s what happened to others–or maybe the point for me was you just can’t really anticipate Uranian results–isn’t that just the way it is? I think I felt it had brought so much energy, so much to celebrate, while in direct motion that its retrograde would surely bring a feeling of loss. I don’t mean to be mysterious, but what was lost for me was some debilitating worry and tension that had been with me for weeks–what a surprise–thanks, Uri!

There’s a Fist of God, apex Neptune with sesquiquadrates to Zeus and the South Node, that may be suggesting that illusion is at work–oh I hope not–saying that maybe what’s being presented isn’t what it seems to be, that our deeply Willful desires (Zeus) and experiences of the past (South Node) conflict–and perhaps the only way we can resolve them is through pretending the results are other than they really are. That’s possible, but I hope for most of us it’s a meeting of the past and Will that is resolved through ideals and the use of creative and imaginative energies. Usually the Universe gives us a choice, so let’s choose well. By 1 PM PDT of the 7th Mercury moves into quincunx with Neptune, which has of course been quincunx Saturn for some time, forming a Finger of God that may show us the way out of any delusion or deception. The message should be quite concrete, so if we’re open to seeing reality (Saturn) there’ll be no mistaking the meaning of what comes at us.

Vesta and Mars are trining Earth, which should be encouraging; this suggests the material situation is very clear, and that we can act to benefit ourselves while keeping our most important values in mind. A very good influence that we should all take advantage of, especially as we’re coming up on the Dark of the Moon preceding a Solar Eclipse, when we’ll likely lose our bearings temporarily–having everything in order before then is just good prep.

Odds and ends: Saturn in the 29th degree–reality presents itself, warts and all, and staring too long without reminding ourselves that things needn’t always be harsh is important, as too intense a gaze raises fear.

Venus opposed Neptune=all those Neptunian factors brought to love, relationships, money, talents, assets–if we’re likely to make a mistake in the next couple of days, it’s with these, possibly falling for illusion or distorted perceptions.

Pallas quincunxes Jupiter and sextiles Pluto=if we’re willing to be honest, and to adjust to social standards that we know are wise, we can refine our approach to interaction and socializing in a way that really puts us in harmony with our sphere.

For an excellent and thorough analysis of the moment of Uranus’ change in direction, see Today’s Link: http://www.starsoverwashington.com/2010/07/uranus-rx-station-00ari35-new-seeds-and.html

14 June 2010: Feasibility of a Dream

13 Sunday Jun 2010

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First thing, let’s talk about the Finger of God made by Venus late in Cancer sextile Saturn, both quincunx Neptune. This prompts some dreaming, and shows us the way to make it happen. Take notes and tuck them away–you’ll go through some emotional revelations for the day that will give you perspective, and by late evening PDT you’ll have a full picture on whether making this dream a reality is really something both feasible and desirable at a personal level.

Venus slips into Leo (1:50 AM PDT) and breathes a sigh of relief; she loves to coddle, nurture those she loves, and relate emotionally–but oh, to be in a sign where Venus can think about herself, that’s heaven! The Cancer Moon trails behind, and the mood may be a little lonely–I was just following love, it was here a minute ago–and the Moon looks around and finds nothing with which to commune. Finally the 7-8 AM hour PDT sees the Moon sextile Sedna, quickly followed by a quincunx to Earth, and our unsureness about how we feel makes us question our circumstances. Rather than being too concerned with the literal situation, we might want to ask ourselves if our material surroundings are really nurturing for us–the answer will be information we can use.

But let’s take a moment for Venus. At 00 she trines the Jupiter/ Uranus conjunction and a quincunx to Chiron. Today may light up our Venus opportunities, showing us how and where to expand, bring forward our originality, and perhaps to create a relationship with the group. The reward available to us with the Jupiter/ Uranus meeting may be a combination of matters of the Houses these rule in the natal chart, plus an infusion of energy to the House where Venus is now; the only adjustment we’ll need to make will be taking the time not to hurt ourselves or others, and with some luck, we may be offered a way to actually heal what hurts. Examination of the possibilities ahead of time will help us see them when they show themselves; we’ll know these are important and so put our time and attention to expanding their effect as much as possible.

By the 5 PM hour PDT the Moon makes her final aspects while in Cancer: a Finger of God with a base of Ceres and Neptune. In this instance we could get one of several combinations finding an outlet through the emotions, or that can be dealt with through the intuition: nature may co-operate with imagination to create something moving; negotiation could work it out with ideals and allow emotional expression that may have been stopped up before; the maternal may indulge in fantasy that allows some emotional succor; something along these lines will come forward, then go in an unanticipated direction, as the Moon enters the Void, at 6:40 PM PDT.

The Moon enters Leo at 8:54 PM PDT on the 14th, and immediately conjuncts Venus, trines Uranus/ Jupiter, and quincunxes Chiron. This likely allows the emotional reactions to the day’s Venusian revelations to come forward. We’ll see how we feel about what’s offered, and what needs to change; we’ll understand just how possible that ideal, dream, or fantasy we considered is, and we can take out those notes we took, and go forward.

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10 May 2010: Entering the Dark with Aggressive Balance

10 Monday May 2010

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The Moon in Aries urges us to seek on our own behalf, but what are we seeking? In general, we’re looking for expression of our own Will, and as the Moon moves forward and aspects different energies, we apply our Will to whatever’s put before us. The next aspect our Aries Moon makes is a quincunx to Pallas 11:30 AM-ish, followed by an opposition to Zeus, around 1:30 PM PDT. These suggest we may try to adjust our actions and ego expression to what we know to be wise, and for some this may involve offering guidance (just as Pallas Athena would do) that ends up bringing us into direct conflict with the desires and ambitions of another, possibly someone with whom we are (or think we are) partnering. This may be somewhat surprising or even shocking (Uranus @ 29 degrees) as our choices seem to us to be truly benign–but two factors may be at work: our own egos, pushing to feel relevant to others, and/ or the sense on the part of those affected that what we’re saying and doing actually threatens their own choices and life direction (Moon T-square with Nodes, 3 PM or thereabouts).

At the same time as the Nodal contact the Moon sextiles Juno, suggesting that each of us will feel some emotional propulsion to empowerment–meaning that it may feel both important and possible to push for the position that makes us feel secure–and anyone with placements @ 13 degrees of the Cardinals and/ or 13 degrees of the Mutables may be strongly affected, as if, momentarily, at least, existence itself sits in the balance–but we’ll only be successful if we’re willing to adjust our attitudes to what we know to be the smart course (Finger of God Juno/ Moon base apex Pallas).

We ruminate on this mini-power struggle/ escapade through to about 9 PM PDT when the transiting Aries Moon trines Mars. Now we may insist on acting, and unless we are very careful we could make a passionate stew out of all the energies. At this point the Moon will still be within range of a Grand Square involving the Nodes and the Moon/ Juno opposition, and this means that if we can balance the interests of others’ with our own we may make excellent, major leaps forward.

By 2:30 AM-ish PDT the Moon moves into range of sextile to Venus and quincunx to Earth. This brings emotional and intuitive attention to matters of the material, physical surroundings, and reward and earnings. Needed adjustments will be crystal clear–for my compadres who will with any luck be sound asleep at this point, careful perusal of dreams the morning after may reveal something very useful that hints at what must change. We need to take a lot of care at this point, as the Sun will be exact to Sedna tomorrow, and we are within a window of extreme difficulty pinpointing our own purpose, the point to all that we do. As I mentioned previously, don’t react too strongly to this influence, and don’t make decisions based on it, or presume that you’ll be served by deep introspection–all of this is best avoided right now.

Also of note: Ceres is within one degree of Pluto at present–power struggles, or negotiations, will just be part of the landscape long-term. Learn much much more on Ceres (including how she may play a big role in autoimmune diseases/ sensitivities) here http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/new-eclipse-spring-2010/ Includes 3 Months of Forecasts and ‘What You Won’t See on the Blog,’ info on New and Full Moons you can’t get anywhere else! New Moon occurs May 13th at 6:04 PM, meaning the Dark of the Moon begins this evening (the 10th) Pacific time-be aware that once this begins we’ll be at fundamental odds with the prevailing Universal energy that counsels us to retreat and receive–that’s why we must enter this pre-New Moon period with aggressive balance, so that both energy mandates can be honored.

7 May 2010: Wisdom Makes It Happen

07 Friday May 2010

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Today seems to focus energy through a Finger of God with apex of a wide Juno/ Venus conjunction in Gemini, which goes a long way toward explaining why our minds are preoccupied with trying to make the most of things–and yet for most the thoughts are easily distracted from their targets, not surprising with Moon in early Pisces. With a Finger of God configuration, the apex energy is the final one to be expressed; the base energies must first successfully work together, and this takes some effort (the sextile). Here the base is the North Node and the Earth/ Pallas conjunction. I know, some of you don’t count the Nodes as points in configs–ok, so don’t, but I’m going to.

We need to pull together the intended life direction (NN) and make it work with the wisest material arrangement possible (Earth + Pallas). Not the material circumstances we wish we could have–don’t confuse ‘most desirable’ or ‘ideal’ with ‘wise’–but the physical and asset situation that is the smartest for implementing our life path/ intended life direction.

What if you don’t know your life path, your intended direction of development? A glance at your natal North Node should at the very least give you a general subject and area for manifestation range that implies whether your current life choices, in the most broad terms, serve this direction. You don’t have to know precisely where you’re going–who does?–you just have to have a feel for it–and let things unfold from there. For instance, a natal North Node in the 3rd in Virgo implies something Mercurial, likely with several facets of this energy. That covers a lot of ground, but you know in an instant if your life is generally proceeding with a lot of Mercury-related emphasis or not.

So, successfully combining the intended life direction energy and wise material surroundings/ circumstances and you will be able to funnel the energy to the Juno/ Venus apex point, with a likely result of empowerment, enrichment, and a strong, positive relationship dynamic at your fingertips.

Also of note: the T-square involving apex Mars with the Sun/ Earth axis is still in effect. This promises to show us precisely how and where the ego and Will are conflicting with the life direction. Should show the ways in which we sabotage ourselves; but will we listen, and do something about the Self-destructive behavior?

And Jupiter quincunxes Vesta, suggesting that the social sphere must adjust to what’s truly sacred, the Gulf oil spill protests being one way in which Gaia is mustering some to speak for her, and ask for a reassessment (Merc retro) of our thinking on issues of material exploitation.

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26-27 April 2010: Emos Under Wraps

26 Monday Apr 2010

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After the Moon’s moment of truth with the Nodes, all’s quiet until post midnight PDT, when the Libra Moon quincunxes Sedna. The big influence here is that our own emotions (in fact, the emotions of everyone) will be hidden from us, with the danger that we’ll act and make decisions, especially in relationship (Libra), without being aware of how we truly feel–and worse, our feelings may come out, uncontrolled and uncensored, and if we’re normally circumspect with our feelings we may be embarrassed, horrified, and/or those we interact with may be–so it’s a time to perhaps stick to the facts, and the well-worn emotional path, just for safety’s sake.

By 2 AM PDT or so on the 27th there’s a briefly formed Finger of God involving the Moon as apex and a base of Jupiter sextile Sedna. This adds to and exaggerates the previous effect, with a sextile to Vesta suggesting that the inclination might be to deal with those things most important to us, the worst idea we could have at this point–lay low, if possible–I certainly hope to be sound asleep!

Around noon on the 27th Pacific time the Moon trines Neptune and quincunxes Uranus, bringing forward a unique emotional response: we so want to go with the fantasy, with the delusion, with the lie, or with the expression of the dream or ideal, but our own individuality, or the group as a whole, gets in the way. How? It’s really a saving spark when it’s ourselves that cause the barrier or need for adjustment, as in allowing the Uranian influence we are allowing all that’s most unique within us to speak, and that’s good; if it’s the group that affects things, we can be sure that we’re projecting the effects so that we don’t have to be the one dashing those Neptunian temptations. Either way, an interesting go round.

12:46 PM PDT the Moon goes Void-of-Course, entering Scorpio at 3:28 PM. Right away there’s a trine to Chiron in Water (will our emo trials never end? see a few brief ideas on what we can expect from Chiron in Pisces in the Forecast portion of the new issue of ‘ECLIPSE’) The Moon trine Chiron may open our wounded Self wide, where our emotional nature searches for (Scorpio) the depth of and reasons for the hurt–and for some this will bring hurt out of nowhere–it’s just suddenly on our minds–but we need to respond with a willingness to transform the energies of whatever we’re presented with so that our skills are called upon; maybe easier said than done, but an attitude that’s willing to cope will be enough.

8:30-ish PM PDT and the Moon quincunxes Venus. We may be feeling the less-positive facets of Scorpio at this point, lashing out with a (probably) uncharacteristic sting, and the likely vehicle may be harsh words or even thoughts (Gemini) in relationship (Venus). Hold your tongue. By 10 PM the Moon sextiles Ceres, and by 11:30 PM it hits Pluto, and if we haven’t kept the peace we may be feeling the effects, with authorities and the powerful making easy pickin’s of our emotional chaos. I hate to be a broken record, but laying low may be the best choice.

Next up, the Full Moon!

22 April 2010: Get Smart

22 Thursday Apr 2010

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The Leo Moon makes us celebrate the Sun, if we’re in a sunny clime, and makes us long for it if we’re under cloudy skies. It glides through the heavens and we’re feeling much as our natal Sun dictates, with concerns likely focused in the House through which the Moon is moving; we’re asked to shine in this area, and spend much of the day training our efforts in that direction. By 12:30-ish PM Pacific the Moon squares Pallas–the lady is retro in Scorpio, a little shy, and loathe to advise us on the emotional dishevelment we suddenly face. The feeling is that we should know what to do, but somehow it seems the answer is not accessible. Look to the ways in which transiting Pluto is affecting your chart for clues as to the nature of (and solution to) the quandry. 

Will you hear what the Universe is telling you? photo via Wikipedia

 Why should such confusion come from a lil’ ol’ square to Pallas? It’s really coming from the T-square the Moon fills in at this point, as Pallas is opposed Sedna. This means that from the point of square through leaving orb of square to Sedna (around 11 PM PDT), the Moon is the lightning rod for a larger and longer term issue of not knowing: what to do, how to proceed, what we’re facing, what we know. What we experience during this aspect today is merely an echo of a larger ‘blind spot,’ so take heed of the subjects involved–and look to the Moon’s move to conjunct Vesta and quincunx Jupiter (also 11 PM PDT) to help you feel your way around what can’t be seen. This means the home life, what’s most important to you, sexual expression, and any ways you must adjust these in order to fit into the social sphere (Jupiter) will tell you something about what’s not apparent. 

By 7 AM PDT of the 23rd the Moon is within square of Taurean Venus, and something material concerning relationships, income, assets, or values causes tension. Some will consider the Void beginning once the Moon passes aspect to Venus, but I think it comes after the opposition to Neptune, then quincunx to Uranus, both of which occur at about 8:30 AM PDT. These final two aspects suggest that the previous upset that is the focal point of the Venus aspect will cause 1) us to come face-to-face with an illusion, delusion, or ideal that can’t be maintained, and 2) a need to adjust our individuality to the group, or a need to adjust our Higher Mind concepts to accommodate new advances to society (personal acceptance of ‘Big Picture’ change). Void begins 9:05 AM PDT, with the Moon entering Virgo at 11:24 AM PDT. 

Special note: Ceres and Earth form the base for a Finger of God with apex Juno during this period. Our relationship to Mother Nature and material surroundings is key to our empowerment. Approach the riddle this presents with both an eye to the symbolisms found in our material circumstances and an openness to a sense of irony that may lurk in this energy. ‘Nuff said! 

Today’s Link: Some fun graphic Arts to brighten the day http://shrimpsaladcircus.blogspot.com/ and here an excellent reminder on mindfulness in relationship http://questionofmindfulness.wordpress.com/2010/04/16/cheap-not-cheerful/#more-2234 Energy exchange is a big topic these days; I would add to hitch’s eloquent discourse that we cannot always expect those to whom our energy goes to always be the source of our repayment (the Universe just isn’t quite so tit-for-tat), but in the case she describes, cutting off the energy vampires is more than appropriate. Kudos, hitch!

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5 April 2010: Ceres Said I Could

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After a spontaneous two day vacation, I’m back–and what catches my eye? You may be disappointed, as I’m seeing something ‘flavor’ the day that I normally wouldn’t count: a Yod made of an exact Ceres/ Mars quincunx, with Ceres sextile (but to a degree that would usually be about two degrees outside my FOG standard) to Chiron at stressful 29 degrees of Aquarius. Between the anaretic degree for our favorite centaur and the exactitude of the other quincunx I think we have some latitude here–so what does it say?

A wonderful painting of Ceres 'putting her foot down'--this is the lead image in my Ceres article featured in the Spring issue of 'Eclipse' Michele Pannonio 1450 {{PD-Art}}

It tells us the action urge is strong, and that we are feeling the authority, the right, to carry out our Will–but that we must be extremely careful that what we choose to act on is not propelled by the primal wound (and we can find a million ways to rationalize and justify acting that hurt out, if we are not scrupulously honest); instead we must make sure that we utilize our most unique skill, that higher expression of Chiron that can be hard to pinpoint, but the spirit of which must nevertheless permeate our chosen activities today. The Moon in Capricorn has just passed over that soon-to-be perfect conjunction of Pluto and Ceres, and the recent exposure of the unconscious to these two energies will make intuiting our way through the challenge of perpetrating ‘right action’ all the easier.

Also of note: Mercury conjunct Venus, both square Mars, suggests that rational thought, reasoning, relationships, and values may all gang-up and conflict with what we want–and their trine to Ceres says those energies will also feel they have the authority to nix action. This points even more strongly toward the Moon in Cap intuition as the necessary guide to today’s activities.

And have a great one!

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Today’s Link: the weekly from Real Astrologers http://realastrologers.com/weekly-forecast-april-5-pluto-turns-retrograde  Here a really good explanation of the supercollider, why and how http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/04/weekinreview/04overbye.html

2 April 2010: God’s ‘To-Do’ List

02 Friday Apr 2010

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Let's pretend this is God's to-do list {{PD}} via Wikimedia Commons

Or we could say ‘Universal Mandate,’ like it’s health care (!) but whatever we call it, it may underlie more transitory aspects and add a feeling both fated and stressful–a perfect combination if we’re sailing along, unconscious, to make us act out in some pretty primal, down ‘n dirty ways–so watch for this, as you’re likely to encounter it at least once or twice along the way (I know you, gentle reader, aren’t acting unconsciously–you wouldn’t be here if you were!) The Finger of God of which we speak can be used by the aware to channel reactionary energies into constructive action. Apex Saturn with a base of Mercury conjunct Venus sextile Chiron speaks to actualizing values and some of our most unique and personal talents in service of accomplishment, particularly accomplishment that involves aesthetics and/ or partnership/ relationships. It all may feel precipitous, like we’re just starting out (the 00 placements of Saturn and Mercury) and the wound may compete with those already mentioned talents for use of the energy (Chiron at 29 degrees) but it’s our job to funnel the energies in useful ways–and we can get started, just as soon as the Moon enters Sagittarius (9:52 AM PDT).

We’ve discussed the Moon’s immediate reaction upon changing signs in yesterday’s entry; after that, the day is dominated by the Finger and a couple of other aspects: Venus trine Ceres, and the Earth conjunct Zeus. The former contact brings power to all things Venusian, making us able to achieve in Art, in expressing values, and in expressing love, but here’s where we also must take care, as Ceres can urge us to intrude on the province of others (see my in-depth article in the upcoming spring issue of ‘ECLIPSE’). The latter contact, of Earth and Zeus, simply magnifies material concerns and the materialization of the products of Will and ambition–so expect a big push forward, especially from those who are instituting ‘Big Plans.’ This suggests that any who are acting unconsciously may actually be a bit dangerous, as their need to make their own wants and goals happen may override every other consideration–just make sure you aren’t one of them!

Get your April forecast, and lots of other astro info, with a focus on the asteroid Zeus and a useful guide to House interceptions, here http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/eclipse-in-depth-astrology-for-the-21st-century/ Read an excerpt from the upcoming Spring issue here http://dogandsunflower.wordpress.com/new-eclipse-spring-2010/

Today’s Link: More on the Yod by the excellent Jude Cowell  http://2hrsyulnvrgetbck.blogspot.com/2010/04/april-2-2010-yod-patterns-for-desperate.html and, informative and interesting! http://ibizaastrologer.wordpress.com/ Also an eloquent explanation on Void of Course Moon standards by Christine N. Davis http://askchristine.wordpress.com/2010/03/27/the-other-kind-of-void-of-course-moon/

And have a great day!

27-28 March 2010: Pounce

27 Saturday Mar 2010

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Fight Between a Tiger and a Buffalo 1908 Henri Rousseau {{PD-Art}}

Need to defend, being stalked, under attack–at least, that’s what we may feel like as energies face off across the Aries/ Libra axis. When did our zeitgeist shift so firmly away from that intellectual and Collective bent we enjoyed when so much clustered in Aquarius and Pisces? Sure, they’re not empty by any means, with each sign still holding two heavy hitters apiece; but with the swifter-moving, everyday energies of the Sun, Venus, and Mercury now in Aries, and Libra anchored by Saturn, Earth, and Zeus, it may be time to re-tool our approach, as a cool but all-inclusive embrace just doesn’t do it anymore. Factor in the pull of Pluto, with Ceres less than four degrees from conjunction (and if you’re aware of the story of their negotiation, it may make you highly conscious of the way the imminent meeting of these two colossal gods should bring forward an exceptionally interesting power situation), and don’t forget about now-direct Mars in Leo, an energy of Self-interest that must have the attention of others in order to feel successful, and we see that, all together, there’s some high energy interaction brewing. For some this will take the form of a healthy and necessary Self-assertion that will get them what they want (or on the road to it), for others it’s bringing a stand-off against equal-but-opposite interests, and for still others it encourages a quagmire-style power struggle that may don the clothes of a relationship but which beneath that cozy cardigan is wearing the jumpsuit of exerting the personal Will on others. Now if that didn’t make you laugh (or guffaw, or ‘tsk’) I don’t know what will.

The Virgo Moon gives us an atmosphere where criticism comes too easily; channel that focus on detail toward preparing your taxes, taking inventory of your stash, or finishing that 3,000 piece puzzle of the sky–you’ll be glad you took that vow of silence, whether or not you actually use the time to accomplish anything. By 10:00 PM Sunday the 28th Pacific time, and lasting for about three hours, we’ll see the Moon apex a Finger of God, base Neptune/ Chiron sextile Venus. With some attitude adjustment (the quincunx) we can infuse circumstances with a sense of love and caring that springs from a willingness to meet ideals and allow healing (and that is what I mean, ‘allow healing,’ as so often we will not allow it, holding tight to our hurt like it’s a stuffed zebra we won at the fair, like it shows how we beat the rip-off carnival of life and gained for ourselves a plush and unusual companion to hug at night).

So don’t walk out into the world this weekend expecting (or even armed for) a fight–that might only attract others who are responding in kind–instead exercise your authority and skill in an area that is unambiguously your own, and remain conscious and cordial during encounters. Refusing to draw weapons at the slightest slight will help keep things in reasonable perspective, as the quincunx between Mars and Ceres may bring way too many egos, as well as those believing they have a natural right to intrude, out to play.

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