Your Milky Way Horoscope JULY 13-19, 2014

By Milky Way Maid

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Mercury enters Cancer at 12:45 am Sunday. (This is the first of three planets changing signs this week.) People with Mercury (as well as the Moon) in Cancer are known for having phenomenal memories. Cancerians with this placement often inject pleas for sympathy in their speech, which can be unwelcome in the office setting – the flip side is that they often take care of their employees or coworkers, soothing ruffled feathers and bringing in treats. Extremely intuitive without knowing how they know. Prefers to quote precedent rather than set new precedents. Good for historians and antique dealers and some fields of academia. Tends to collect things. Famous people with Mercury in Cancer include: Prince Philip, Nelson Rockefeller, Paul Anka, Van Cliburn. 

 

Venus at 23 degrees Gemini trines Mars in Libra at 4:22 am Sunday. A good time to meet and fall in love with your Knight in Shining Armor. With Venus in Gemini, conversation should flow easily with lots of wit and sparkle. Mars in Libra is polite and well-spoken, doing everything right. What's not to like?

Jupiter enters fiery Leo at 6:30 am Wednesday. Jupiter in a fiery, fixed sign like Leo is prone to develop huge egos to the point where they are unbearable. Yet the basic magnanimous quality of a real Leo has to spill out to everyone within his reach. Wants the best for everyone and is capable of great executive and leadership ability. May be blessed with talent and gain the public eye, and can be quite a showman. Jupiter really does things big in Leo, in a very showy and public way. Famous people with Jupiter in Leo include: Anne Bancroft, Rex Harrison, Alexander the Great, Brigham Young, Richard Wagner, Elizabeth Taylor, Eleanor Roosevelt, J P Morgan, Luther Burbank, and Juan Peron. 

 

Venus enters sympathetic Cancer at 10:06 am Friday. Venus in Cancer is the baker rather than the chef, although a native with this placement may do both. Venus here needs to care for and nourish others; denied the opportunity to feed other people, the native may feed the birds or compulsively overeat. This Cancer's love is freely given without strings attached, and really needs an emotional outlet for his/her own health. Often has large families and/or large breasts. Famous people with Venus in Cancer include: Judy Garland, Margot Fonteyn, Dean Martin, Igor Stravinsky, Louis Armstrong, Bob Hope, Constantine of Greece, William Styron, and Hubert Humphrey. 

 

Mercury at 7 degrees Cancer trines Neptune in Pisces at 1:37 am Saturday. I know I have said before that Mercury and Neptune really do not go together very well at all! Messages get misunderstood even if they are quite clear. People get lost in transit, or confused about the time or place. On the bright side, we can make words into magic, such as in poetry, spells, self-hypnosis, affirmations. 

 

The Sun at 26 degrees Cancer squares Mars in Libra at 2:32 am Saturday. People with this transit affecting personal signs tend to dig in and never give up. You try to beat them at a board game, pickup basketball, a race or a debate and they will hold on till the finish trying to maintain their position and keep you from passing them. They may not have enough to win, but they will bust a gut trying to keep you from passing them.

Please visit my twin site on Blogger if you would like these articles translated into Spanish, French, German, Japanese or any other language. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/

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LATE DEGREES – see my popular article on late degrees of all the signs. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/2008/08/planets-in-late-degrees-what-do-they.html

POPE FRANCIS – I finally posted a little article on the new Pope Francis and also a kind of book review on a book that accidentally talks about ancient astronomy. The article on Pope Francis is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/a-look-at-the-new-pope-franciss-astro-charts/ And the article on the best book that both is and is not about ancient astronomy is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/the-best-book-about-ancient-astronomy-that-isnt-about-astrology-per-se/

COOL WEBSITES – In no particular order of importance: Check out Astrology.com -- free lessons online. Watch astronomic animations at http://shadowandsubstance.com/. Go to http://www.solarsystemscope.com/ for a view of our solar system and nearby stars. This guy called the correct winner of the 2012 election, and he puts out a monthly column: http://www.howardbeckmanvedicastrologer.com/wordpress/

This guy writes a cool weekly astrology newsletter and sells astro books: Dave at www.astroamerica.com.

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Readers can follow not only their Sun sign horoscope but also their Ascendant for further clues to how your week will develop. NOTE: some aspects are exact on a weekend but may find opportunity for expression on the Friday or Monday nearest the exact aspect. Times given are in Eastern Standard or Eastern Daylight Savings Time depending on the season.

ARIES - March 20-April 19 – The Moon is in Aries from 12:07 am Thursday till Saturday morn. On Thursday morning it is important to verify the content of messages and inquiries. On Thursday night, the axiom that you cannot fight City Hall is brought home to you. Venus enters your solar fourth house on Friday; you spruce up the home with a bit of paint or redecoration. Friday night is challenging and argumentative. Mercury also enters your solar fourth house this week; you may host an exchange student or let the study group meet at your home.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – The Moon is in Taurus from 4:43 am Saturday thru the weekend. You may score a nice rummage sale find early Saturday, or talk the seller into a bargain. Saturday night favors an early movie followed by sparkling chatter over dinner or possibly an interesting lecture. Mercury and Venus enter your solar third house this week; you may receive lots of invites to parties, or take fun day trips to art shows and scenic places. Possible expansion of your home or family in the coming year.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 – The Venus-Mars trine Sunday (or late the Saturday before) is ideal for meeting your newest and best romance; watch the sun rise together on a new shared life. Also Mercury and Venus enter your solar second house this week; sales pick up, and you benefit as well from bonuses or freebies. Jupiter entering your solar third house means luck through short trips in the coming year, also you probably spend way too much at the bookstore.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – Romantic times at your getaway home this Sunday. Mercury and Venus enter your sign this week; go to the salon for a new look, and send out lots of invites to your pool party. Jupiter enters your solar second house on Wednesday; Jove protects your financial interests for the coming year, although you may be tempted mightily to overspend. You dig deep to beat a competitor early Saturday at what is supposed to be a fun-run.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – On Sunday a friend may start to look more like a good romantic prospect; invite him/her along to a local festival. Jupiter enters your sign this Wednesday; be generous with your love and encouragement of others. Spread around your good fortune and share the spotlight with others. Beware of gaining weight under this transit, though. Saturday morning is not favorable for winning an athletic event, since you may waste energy in a duel too early.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – Mercury and Venus enter your solar eleventh house this week; lots of visits with friends, who shower you with tips, gifts, or freebies. Jupiter enters your solar twelfth house on Wednesday; Jove in that position usually means a secret angel is looking out for you, by that I mean a real live person but someone who stays in the shadows. Saturday brings a chance of winning a money prize in an athletic competition, assuming you are prepared and fit.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – Sunday morning is a good time to meet Mr Right, so take your early morning walk in a scenic area. Mercury and Venus enter your solar tenth house this week; good progress marks your career path especially if you are in sales or marketing. Jupiter enters your solar eleventh house on Wednesday; luck through friends or groups marks the coming year, but you need to dream big. You may meet a tough competitor early Saturday, someone sure to make you dig deep for your best effort.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – Mercury and Venus enter your solar ninth house this week; favorable news and reviews re your manuscript or your website gets more hits, or you write a lot of papers for your college courses. Jupiter enters your solar tenth house on Wednesday; you may get your big break career-wise. Have your resume and elevator talk honed to perfection. Saturday is not favorable for competing in athletic or other competitions; but you might learn something about pacing yourself.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – Lots of activity in the coming month inre insurance payments or premiums, or you may be shopping around for a better deal. Jupiter enters your solar ninth house on Wednesday; you may be in the courtroom sometime in the coming year, look at it as a chance to learn something about the legal system. A fun run with friends is favored for Saturday morning, tho an unexpected entrant is likely to run your socks off.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 - Mercury and Venus enter your solar seventh house this week; your mate is extra affectionate and chatty, interested in your feelings and thoughts. Jupiter enters your solar eighth house on Wednesday; joint accounts and investments through others grow. Also your insurance plan may save your bacon one day. Saturday morning may be challenging in the sense that you may enter a competition and rather enjoy trying to beat everyone else.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – The Moon is in Aquarius from Sunday till Monday night. Monday afternoon favors sports and competition of any kind, or making cold sales calls. Mid afternoon favors closing those sales with some token gift or enhancement. The coming year may be marked by several marriage proposals; the already married enjoy good luck thru the spouse. Saturday is not very favorable for competitions of any kind, since you may injure yourself trying to win and lose training time.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – The Moon is in Pisces from 10:40 pm Monday till early Thursday. Mid morning Tuesday is not favorable for appointments or doing personal business, since you are easily confused at that time. Have a mentor over for dinner that night. Wednesday afternoon favors relationships, including having group meetings at work. That night can be frustrating for romance. Mercury and Venus enter your solar fifth house this week; dancing and concerts and fun fill your happy days.

Your Milky Way Horoscope Nov. 10-16, 2013

By Milky Way Maid

Mercury goes direct at 4:12 pm Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2 degrees 32' of Scorpio. By this time you may have stumbled upon some information that you were not supposed to find out, or anyway, info that explains a small mystery in your life. A past event may prove to be the deeply rooted trauma that prevents you from moving forward in some way, and now that you have brought it to the light, it no longer has power over you. 

 

A forward-moving Mercury trines confusing Neptune at 2 degrees Pisces at 3:48 pm Monday. Mercury and Neptune do not get along too well, even with a trine aspect. It becomes TOO EASY to get confused, to get scammed, to lose you way or lose your wallet, to be worried out of your mind. Try selecting an affirmation to conquer a fear (Neptune), or sessions of altered consciousness like hypnosis or meditation to resolve or dissolve old programming. 

 

The Sun at 20 degrees Scorpio trines retrograde Jupiter in Cancer at 11:39 am Tuesday. A lot of benefits are ascribed to a Sun-Jupiter trine, but more often it merely lends a screen of protection around one's person. You may lose one job, but financial supports or other income kick in and you manage to pay your bills. Or, you lose an apartment but find shelter with relatives or other friends. Since Jupiter just went retrograde last week, it is yet virtually at a standstill and exerting especially strong power in this transit. You could be thrust into the limelight under this transit, if it falls on an angle in your natal chart. 

 

Neptune makes its Direct Station on 2 degrees, 35' Pisces at 1:43 pm Wednesday. I wish to quote extensively from Dane Rudhyar's brilliant chapter on Neptune (in An Astrological Triptych) to explain the influences of this planet and effects of the stations---

“The Neptunian era that followed during the nineteenth century actually built the substance of our modern society – its machines, it industries, its commerce and travel – but it built upon the intellectual foundations of scientific materialism. It built upon spiritual scarcity and upon the power vested in the remnants of ancient feudalism to corner the more abundant life under the cloak of rugged individualism. Neptune is the wholesale builder of collective substance. Its power of proliferation is immense, but it builds only according to man's attitude toward Uranian creativeness. If this attitude is one of resistance to the unfamiliar New, of fear before the revealed Glory, of weary withdrawal into the Saturnian shells of social security and privilege, then Neptune's power of growth leads to the senseless mushrooming forth of hectic cities, tabloid newspapers, glamor-crazy motion pictures, murder-storied radios, (hallucinogenic) drugs – and to generalized cancerous conditions due to unorganic living and unnatural habits of physical or psychological feeding.

“Neptune, nevertheless, in its true positive being, is the substantiality of the spirit. Neptune is the substance of creative space, the astral light, the Ocean of spiritual Sound, the encompassing gift-waves of divine grace the all-inclusive charity of the compassionate ones. Is it the divine Substance which feeds what the Uranian spirit has aroused into creative being. . .

“In the physical body, this power is the source whence are derived the antibodies, white corpuscles, and special hormones or enzymes which are sent through the blood to heal and purify whatever part of the organism has been injured or exhausted. At the level of the great spiritual organism that may be called Man, this Neptunian power is Grace (Charis) – Grace which comes to every soul that has recognized and accepted its participation in the 'works if the spirit', and its companionship in the mystic Christ with all that is of the spirit.

“To the individual limited and bound within the structures of his ego, the universe as a whole answers as Karma, the Mosaic Law of exact compensation. But to him whose soul has become a hallowed shrine for the Living God, whose circumference of self includes potentially the whole universe, whose mind establishes its formulations in terms of the reconciliation of all opposites, leaving nothing outside of its all-inclusive multi-dimensional logic – to him God answers as grace. Though his path be strewn with collective obstacles and harsh memories of his individual past, he is nevertheless secure – with the only security that is of value, the security that comes from being the Whole in active expression at one point, and this point, one's immortal self.

“This faith in Grace is the Neptunian consequence of a courageously met and assimilated confrontation with Uranus and its creative transfigurations. The two factors cannot be separated, and both are expressions of an utterly changed conscious relationship to spirit and to God, its cosmic Source. Spirit is the 'universal creative' not in the sense of it being the builder of worlds and physical organisms, but because it is that constant harmonic Motion which emanates and releases incessantly whatever is necessary to compensate for and to harmonize any disturbance in the equilibrium of the universal Whole. Spirit creates solutions to every need – including that vast solution to the need of chaos which we understand as universe or solar system. Every human birth, considered as the release of an immortal self can be harmonized and balanced by the potentiality of a victorious future, is a solution presented by the spirit. Every birth-chart is a plan for regeneration an individual creation of the spirit, a logos sent by the Father to save a portion of humanity. . .

“Grace comes to pervade the soul that has left behind the sense of individual lack inherent in the nature of the ego. As an ego, man knows himself apart from the spiritual Whole; as a soul, he experiences himself a part of this spiritual Whole. In and through this experience he becomes actually and consciously suffused with the vitality of the Whole. He partakes of the Blood of the Whole, of the creative substance of the spirit – the mystic Wine and Bread. He partakes of the Eucharist – the perfect gift of Grace – as the cell of the body partakes of the vital essences and the healing chemicals of the forever flowing blood in which it lives and has its being.

“This is the life more abundant, the life in Grace; a life from which has vanished the gnawing sense of frustration and lack, and the regrets or remorse of ego-bondage, ego-fulfillment and ego-conditioned tragedies; a life now filled with the presence of the unfolding God-seed within the soul and with the downflow of Grace this unfoldment summons because it requires it. It is also the life of charity, for charity is man's only true way of responding to the charismal gift of the spirit, Grace. Faith in the creative power of the spirit, Hope that the Transfiguration shall come and find us fully awake to behold this 'marriage of heaven and earth'; and the greatest of all, Charity to men everywhere – in the name of the spirit.

“True charity (agape) can only be, at the level of still ego-bound men and women, the pouring out of what the traveler on the Illumined Road has received as Grace. The man flooded with Grace must give charity, which is perfect love, if he is to receive greater spiritual abundance in his soul; but that charity can only be true to the spirit, if it comes indeed from the divine spirit, even though it be released through the individual man. To give out charity means, first of all, to experience oneself as an agent of the spirit, as a focusing of the divine Whole. Charity is not of the ego, but of God through the ego transformed into soul. It is as the soul overflows with Grace that the whole organism of the spirit-illumined man or woman is also able to radiate charity. The gifts of a privileged nation filled with earthly goods, egocentricity and collective self-complacency can be bitter to the peoples ravaged by a catastrophe for which the whole o humanity is responsible.

“Yet it was as the presence of Neptune became revealed to Western man that society at large began to respond to the call of mercy and humanitarianism, and even the most egocentric business baron found it necessary to henceforth to bestow the social semblance of charity to the victims of the system that had enthroned him...”

Venus at 9 degrees Capricorn squares Uranus in Aries at 8:13 pm Thursday. Venus-Uranus aspects seem to always involve meeting foreigners or unusual people who shift you out of your comfort zone. These are almost always short-lived relationships, even the romantic involvements. The Uranian person serves his purpose and moves on . . . Sometimes this aspect accompanies a sudden job change. 

 

Venus at 9 degrees Capricorn is conjunct intense Pluto at 4:30 pm Friday. The conjunction (and the square) are often aspects of obsession, especially romantic obsession. Sometimes comes with meeting one's Soul Mate. It may just bring intense experiences in that department of your life. Capricorn is not a very romantic kind of guy, so maybe it will take the form of a transformation (Pluto) of his financial (Venus) condition. 

 

Looking Ahead – We have a Full Moon at 25 degrees Taurus at 10:16 am Sunday, Nov. 17 – this is way too close to the dreaded Algol for my comfort, tho Jupiter is in a kindly and protective trine to the Sun.

Please look to the right-hand column on Blogger if you would like these articles translated into Spanish, French, German, Japanese or any other language. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/

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LATE DEGREES – see my popular article on late degrees of all the signs. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/2008/08/planets-in-late-degrees-what-do-they.html

POPE FRANCIS – I finally posted a little article on the new Pope Francis and also a kind of book review on a book that accidentally talks about ancient astronomy. The article on Pope Francis is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/a-look-at-the-new-pope-franciss-astro-charts/ And the article on the best book that both is and is not about ancient astronomy is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/the-best-book-about-ancient-astronomy-that-isnt-about-astrology-per-se/

GREAT WEBSITES – In no particular order of importance: Check out Astrology.com -- free lessons online. Watch astronomic animations at http://shadowandsubstance.com/. Go to http://www.solarsystemscope.com/ for a view of our solar system and nearby stars. This guy called the correct winner of the 2012 election, and he puts out a monthly column: http://www.howardbeckmanvedicastrologer.com/wordpress/

This guy writes a cool weekly astrology newsletter and sells astro books: Dave at www.astroamerica.com.

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Readers can follow not only their Sun sign horoscope but also their Ascendant for further clues to how your week will develop. NOTE: some aspects are exact on a weekend but may find opportunity for expression on the Friday or Monday nearest the exact aspect. Times given are in Eastern Standard or Eastern Daylight Savings Time depending on the season.

ARIES - March 20-April 19 – The Moon is in Aries from 2:39 am Wednesday till Friday morning. Avoid shopping after work Wednesday. Someone really gets your goat Wednesday night. A good laugh accompanies dinner, possibly at a comedy club. It is too easy to overdo Thursday afternoon. On Thursday night, a new Someone finds you exotic and fascinating. By Friday afternoon you may be totally bonkers for one of those new friends. Friday is also an all-or-nothing day career-wise.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – Wednesday's Neptune station in your eleventh house may accent impossible hopes and dreams, just make sure to build a solid foundation under them. The Moon is in Taurus from 9:49 am Friday into next Sunday. A friend may tempt you to play hookey from work Friday afternoon, but you know better than that. A dear one may offer Saturday to pay your way so you can accompany him or her on a long trip. On Saturday afternoon, you feel like your companion is cramping your style.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 – The first half of the week finds much activity in the workplace. Watch out for gossip that affects your professional reputation Monday. A coworker may be lucky for you Tuesday. Neptune goes direct in your career sector Wednesday; keywords include Charity, Grace, Altruism, and Mercy. Insurance issues and prices are under consideration Friday. Saturday afternoon may find you visiting elders in the hospital; take a book to loan out.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – Your mate does you a favor and takes one of the kids to school Monday morning. Monday afternoon might actually be a highly favorable time for a bull session; write down any old pipe dream that pops into your head. You get to play the hero Tuesday. Your mate enjoys putting on a fake accent to make you laugh Thursday. Try to avoid making power grabs in relationships Friday. You may not like your instructor in the Saturday art class at first, but I think you will learn a great deal in the course.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – Pay something forward Monday morning. Family issues are high on the agenda this week. A family member helps you find a favorable insurance policy Wednesday. The news may be very inspiring mid-week. Be very careful what kind of gossip you feed the rumor mill at work Friday. Playing practical jokes is on your mind Saturday, but think twice.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – You can have fun Tuesday generating a list of ideas for later evaluation. Midweek can mark a turning point in realizing you have a psychic connection with your child. A coworker can upset you terribly on Wednesday, or make you laugh yourself silly. You realize your baby is growing up Friday. Saturday may be your best day of the week, when a mentor and a relative play a part in an idea-generating bull session.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – On Monday you may have to track down a lost paycheck or misplaced office funds; it may be in a drawer. An altruistic, sharing spirit infuses the workplace from midweek. An addition to the family may be announced Friday.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – Your sign is very active all week. Mercury goes direct in Scorpio Sunday; shake the tree for some more of those details you wanted. Mercury then trines Neptune Monday; hypnotize yourself into believing you can do it. Sun in Scorpio trines Jove Tuesday; success! A coworker introduces you to a new, rather strange, friend on Thursday. Be extra careful online Friday. On Saturday try to let up on your partner a bit, because he or she is feeling cramped.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – The Moon is void all day Tuesday so stick to routine matters. Neptune goes direct in your fourth house of family on Wednesday; give even the little tykes a disposable camera and orders to take pictures – assemble the results in a scrapbook. Finances can be shaken up Friday; be sure to have cash on hand until the tyme machine is fixed. You might visit sick relatives in the hospital Saturday.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – Tuesday might be favorable for a vacation day when you take the family on the road to a rustic campground. A family member gets everyone laughing at the dinner table Wednesday – have everyone share funny stories or jokes. Thursday night brings fascinating or even strange new people in your life. It gets even better on Friday when you meet a Soul Mate. You enjoy talking about characters from the family history Saturday morning.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – The Moon is in Aquarius from Sunday morn till Sunday night. The Moon is void all day Sunday till it enters Pisces, so stick to routine matters. Your ruler Uranus shakes up the life of a potential loved one; visit relatives who may be shocked yet fascinated by your strangeness. You may find a financial backer Friday. On Saturday you enjoy a quiet family getaway, possibly at a campground.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – The Moon is in Pisces from 9:36 pm Sunday till Wednesday morning. Monday morning favors having breakfast with a dear friend, or sharing the commute. Monday afternoon includes meeting with your mentor. Best day may be Tuesday morning, when Jove is good for luck and good for you personally. But Tuesday p.m. hours are only suited to routine matters. You want to give your mentor a special thank-you Friday.

Your Milky Way Horoscope Nov. 3-9, 2013

By Milky Way Maid

Sunday, Nov. 3 features a New Moon Solar Eclipse at 11 degrees 16' Scorpio, at 7:50 am. The Moon is conjunct Saturn midday, but otherwise the aspects are mostly easy sextiles and trines. The Sun and Moon are sextile Mars in the early morning, and the Moon trines Jupiter at nearly midnight. The latter aspect may support the urge to expand your horizons, with Mars providing an eagerness to explore new territory. 

 

Venus enters Capricorn at 3:43 am Tuesday. Venus has a hard time when in Saturn-ruled Capricorn. A native with this placement may be very good-looking, but the person is not comfortable with his/her looks, or does not agree with everyone else that they are indeed quite attractive. Finding their special talents may be delayed (Saturn) due to fear of failure or of social rejection. In fact, in social situations, they may be afraid of making the first move due to a fear of rejection, and when rejected, may become quite cold. This placement has a deep respect for the prevailing social and material values of society. Famous people with Venus in Capricorn include: Paul Newman, Frank Sinatra, Robert F. Kennedy, John Kennedy Jr, Caroline Kennedy, J.D. Salinger, Prince Andrew, and Artur Rubinstein. 

 

The Sun and Saturn at 14 degrees Scorpio are conjunct at 7:01 am Wednesday. We may feel rather depressed and lonely under this aspect, but it may drive us out of our cocoons and out to some gathering place or event where we are forced to mix with others. This aspect does favor planning and organizing, or otherwise Taking Care of Business. Hey, I just remembered I once started a job on a Sun-Saturn conjunction and lost a lot of weight in that physically-demanding stint – so my recommendation is to start your most ambitious weight-loss exercise regimen on this day. 

 

Jupiter at 20 degrees 31' Cancer makes a Retrograde Station at 12:03 am Thursday. Jupiter's expression is generally is a product of its society; that is, it demonstrates the values and consciousness of the world around it. So when it goes retrograde, Jupiter will tend to break away for a little while to reconsider his values as opposed to the values of the society around it. By the time Jupiter goes direct, he may adopt a whole new self-chosen way of thinking and living, one that hopefully reflects a higher level of consciousness inspired by the spirit. 

 

Venus at 2 degrees Capricorn sextiles Neptune in Pisces at 8:16 pm Thursday. Oh, this is such a lovely, lazy aspect, good for finding shapes in the clouds as you play hookey from work or school. You wander from one daydream to another. It does favor spending time with dear ones and being wonderfully attuned to their needs (without becoming subservient). It also favors using your romantic inspirations to create exquisite works of art in any medium – poetry, music, painting, dance, even gardening. 

 

Retrograde Mercury at 3 degrees Scorpio sextiles Venus in Capricorn at 7:24 am Friday. This aspect favors taking the pleasure drive out to the country or on some jaunt; with Mercury retrograde, you may get lost, you may have a flat tire, but you will probably also happen on the cutest antique shop or the quaintest diner. If you muddled an earlier opportunity to express your love, Merc retrograde gives you another chance to speak up, or maybe write it down in a love note. 

 

Mars at 14 degrees Virgo sextiles Saturn in Scorpio at 6:57 am Saturday. One interpretation of Mars with Saturn is “delayed gratification.” This means that you are able to put energy into long-term projects that may not see fruition for months if not years. Another key phrase might be “sustained effort” – it's similar to the above, but if expressed in physical energy or an exercise regimen, your energy might NOT be enormous but you can keep up a moderate tempo for a long time. It's the difference between a springer and a marathoner. We may also have great attention to detail, with the PATIENCE to do finely-detailed work. 

 

Retrograde Mercury at 2 degrees Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces at 4:32 pm Saturday. People affected by this transit may find their interests turn to occult or spiritual subjects, such as past lives, developing psychic abilities, or turn your energies to creative pursuits like music, crafts or photography. You may go off on flights of fancy, so let your friends put your feet back on terra firma. You can be very sympathetic, empathetic, or even psychic. Thought transfer is easier under this aspect.

YAY, Mercury will go direct at 4:12 pm on Sunday, Nov. 10. 

 

Please look to the right-hand column on Blogger if you would like these articles translated into Spanish, French, German, Japanese or any other language. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/

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LATE DEGREES – see my popular article on late degrees of all the signs. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/2008/08/planets-in-late-degrees-what-do-they.html

POPE FRANCIS – I finally posted a little article on the new Pope Francis and also a kind of book review on a book that accidentally talks about ancient astronomy. The article on Pope Francis is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/a-look-at-the-new-pope-franciss-astro-charts/ And the article on the best book that both is and is not about ancient astronomy is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/the-best-book-about-ancient-astronomy-that-isnt-about-astrology-per-se/

GREAT WEBSITES – In no particular order of importance: Check out Astrology.com -- free lessons online. Watch astronomic animations at http://shadowandsubstance.com/. Go to http://www.solarsystemscope.com/ for a view of our solar system and nearby stars. This guy called the correct winner of the 2012 election, and he puts out a monthly column: http://www.howardbeckmanvedicastrologer.com/wordpress/

This guy writes a cool weekly astrology newsletter and sells astro books: Dave at www.astroamerica.com.

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Readers can follow not only their Sun sign horoscope but also their Ascendant for further clues to how your week will develop. NOTE: some aspects are exact on a weekend but may find opportunity for expression on the Friday or Monday nearest the exact aspect. Times given are in Eastern Standard or Eastern Daylight Savings Time depending on the season.

ARIES - March 20-April 19 - Venus enters your solar tenth house Tuesday; you might invest in your own career or skills, possibly in a Venus-ruled field like brokering or art consignment. On Friday make a point of expressing your appreciation to coworkers for their help on projects. Having to go in to work Saturday morning may delay other plans for your weekend – but they'll wait. Ceres moves into your solar seventh house; you work on behalf of the underdog anywhere.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 - Venus enters your solar ninth house Tuesday; you may travel to scenic places, and possibly meet an attractive older beau while on that trip. On Wednesday night you may find someone to loan you luggage for your big trip. Friday offers another chance to tell your mate that you love him/her. Ceres moves into your solar sixth house; you find you need nature in your home or apartment, and may consider moving to a country house.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 - Venus enters your solar eighth house Tuesday; you might magnetically attract money, or at least get a key loan or credit account. On Friday make a point of expressing your appreciation to coworkers for their help on projects. On Saturday you are willing to accept delays in family or career in order to achieve a goal first. Ceres moves into your solar fifth house; you enjoy nature walks, and may consider adopting a child.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 - Venus enters your solar seventh house Tuesday; you say “pretty please with sugar on it” and get your wish like magic. Friday offers another chance to tell your kids or other relatives that you love them. Ceres moves into your solar fourth house; you may base a catering business from home, specializing in combining gourmet dinners with nutritional or dietetic value.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – Venus enters your solar sixth house Tuesday; the workplace is more cooperative, and you may adopt an older pet. Ceres moves into your solar third house; you may organize a block party centered on Halloween or harvest themes. Tuesday may be a day for respecting elders, especially one's parents; have them over for dinner and thank them for all they did for you. On Friday make a point of expressing your appreciation to coworkers for their help on projects. On Saturday you are willing to accept delays in marriage in order to achieve a career goal first.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – Venus enters your solar fifth house Tuesday; this could bring more flirting, but also formalized courting such as “pinning” your steady. On Wednesday night you may find someone to babysit the kids or trade other favors with. Saturday morning favors working on long-term projects because your patience is inexhaustible. Thought transfer comes easy Saturday afternoon, especially with your mate. Ceres moves into your solar second house; you may be able to raise flowers, etc for sale, manage financial resources.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – Venus enters your solar fourth house Tuesday; you may suddenly get tired of “shabby chic” at home, and toss them for a new look. On Friday make a point of expressing your appreciation to your banker or accountant for their professional guidance. Ceres moves into your sign this week; your natural sense of fairness and truth may spur you to get more involved in civic affairs, legal services for the working poor, or civil rights groups.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – The Moon is in Scorpio all day Sunday and till Monday afternoon. Sunday morning finds your energy high, and you enjoy some one-on-one with a friend on the basketball court. Midday favors serious thoughts or doing unglamorous chores. You can stay up late, tho, trading funny anecdotes. Stick to routine Monday morning, when the Moon is void. Venus enters your solar third house Tuesday; you suddenly notice how shabby some office things look, and toss them in the trash. Saturday afternoon favors thought transfer experiments with a loved one. Ceres moves into your solar twelfth house; you find you have useful psychic powers.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – The Moon is in Sag from 3:14 pm Monday till Wednesday afternoon. You may get lost looking for an address Monday night. You enjoy a comical morning DJ while commuting to work Tuesday. Venus enters your solar second house Tuesday; hike among beautiful scenery. The Moon is void Wednesday morning so stick to routine matters. Friday favors finding or making a secure hiding place for valuables. Ceres moves into your solar eleventh house; you helps you avoid alienating others, plus it helps you allocate human resources into suitable positions for the talents of the individuals.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – Venus enters your sign Tuesday so freshen up your look with a visit to the salon. The Moon is in Capricorn from 4:44 pm Wednesday till Friday night. You may find yourself in close attunement with a relative Wednesday night, leading to interesting discussions. Do not speed on your Thursday morning commute. Thursday afternoon favors legal debate or a visit to the gym. Dine out Thursday night with friends. The Moon is void for most of the day Friday so stick to routine matters. Ceres moves into your solar tenth house; your hard work will pay off in promotions.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – Venus enters your solar twelfth house Tuesday; can mean a secret love affair, or gaining a financial backer for a project. Ceres moves into your solar ninth house; you may return to classes in order to advance in your work. The Moon is in Aquarius from 6:30 pm Friday till next Sunday night. Communications are difficult, garbled or blocked late Friday. Friday morning starts off with sweet nothings. You enjoy a comical radio DJ Saturday morning. On Saturday you are willing to accept delays in marriage in order to achieve a career goal first.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 - Venus enters your solar eleventh house Tuesday; you attend class reunions or other parties, or run the fund-raising committee. Express your appreciation to special friends on Friday for their help and moral support. Legal matters may cause a delay in special plans with your mate Saturday. Ceres moves into your solar eighth house; you find that nutritious and wholesome organic food improves your health.

Your Milky Way Horoscope Sept. 29 - Oct. 5, 2013

By Milky Way Maid

Mercury enters Scorpio at 7:38 am Sunday, a sign where Mercury becomes the detective who delves under the surface and solves any kind of mystery – the murder mystery novel, the medical mystery, the crime mystery, the mystery of where your money went, but especially the mystery of the soul and spirit. This Mercury's insights into others' motivations or moods can make them seem psychic. Do not play poker with these guys if you can help it. 

 

Mercury at 3 degrees Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces at 5:46 pm Tuesday. Adverse aspects between Mercury and Neptune can cloud our judgment terribly, and allow us to be fooled by lies and propaganda. Words can be magic – as in poetry – or they can be hypnotic – as in a scammer's spiel. Sometimes we do not really understand what is said to us under such a transit, and that is one reason why astrologers always tell you not to sign anything under such a transit. You won't understand what you are signing. 

 

The Sun at 9 degrees Libra squares Pluto in Capricorn at 9:25 pm Tuesday. Sun-Pluto squares generally mean that fighting City Hall is a losing proposition, even tho you may feel that your issue is perfectly cut-and-dried in your favor. One runs into Authority Figures who throw obstacles of various kinds in your path, such as traffic tickets, lawsuits, audits, denial of permits or licenses, etc. For a restaurant owner, losing a beer license can probably put them out of business. I shouldn't say to never take up a fight under this transit, but be aware that you cannot count on having it won just on the face of the obvious evidence. You will have to marshal your facts and cobble together a legal argument for why your request-suit-petition should be granted. 

 

The Sun at 10 degrees Libra opposes Uranus in Aries at 10:12 am Thursday. I just got done telling y'all not to fight City Hall, and here with this opposition, that is exactly what you might wind up doing. You may actually stand toe-to-toe with an Authority Figure and tell him/her that their way is wrong, with a capital W, W-R-O-N-G!!! There is also some likelihood of brilliantly inventing something, that is if you have that particular talent and skill set. 

 

We have a New Moon 8:34 pm Friday, at 11 degrees 56' Libra. New Moons are kind of like mini-eclipses; their effects usually last for just that month although things begun under them could continue on for a long time. Libra New Moons will emphasize relationship issues. Either you meet someone new who is quite attractive, or issues of fairness crop up in existing relationships. Notice the aspects this week that fall on 9 or 10 degrees Libra (see above), plus this NM at 11 degrees Libra. Anyone with natal planets around there, or at major aspects to them, will surely feel a tug all this week. The New Moon opposes Uranus in Aries, squares Pluto in Capricorn, trines Chiron in Pisces, and semi-sextiles Saturn in Scorpio. Those are some heavy-duty aspects, and I am not looking forward to them. Since they are in cardinal signs, we may see something of the effects even before the exact New Moon. Effects may include bombs (Uranus), a government crackdown (Pluto), injuries or loss of life (Chiron). Less dire effects may include psychological (Uranus) therapy (Pluto), surgery (Pluto and Chiron), chemotherapy, etc. I don't specialize in lunation reports, so for further insights from the Full Moon in Libra back in March 2013, read HERE--- http://newmoonastrologyreadings.com/transits-past-and-present/full-moon-in-libra-march-2013

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LATE DEGREES – see my popular article on late degrees of all the signs. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/2008/08/planets-in-late-degrees-what-do-they.html

POPE FRANCIS – I finally posted a little article on the new Pope Francis and also a kind of book review on a book that accidentally talks about ancient astronomy. The article on Pope Francis is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/a-look-at-the-new-pope-franciss-astro-charts/ And the article on the best book that both is and is not about ancient astronomy is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/the-best-book-about-ancient-astronomy-that-isnt-about-astrology-per-se/

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Readers can follow not only their Sun sign horoscope but also their Ascendant for further clues to how your week will develop. NOTE: some aspects are exact on a weekend but may find opportunity for expression on the Friday or Monday nearest the exact aspect. Times given are in Eastern Standard or Eastern Daylight Savings Time depending on the season.

ARIES - March 20-April 19 - Mercury enters your solar eighth house on Sunday; you discuss intense subjects like making a will, or of making provisions for annuities, etc. Aspects to the Sun in your seventh house Libra can bring challenging and demanding people into your life. The New Moon on Saturday directly impacts you or your partnerships, and could even push you into couples therapy.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – Mercury enters your solar seventh house on Sunday; a younger person may interest you as a partner. Aspects to the Sun in Libra this week can bring some health issues to the fore, some of which may be work-related. The New Moon in Libra may force you to address health issues, some of which may be of long standing. It is possible you may have to revamp everything that you thought you knew.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 - Mercury enters your solar sixth house on Sunday; a greater quantity of serious messages come in, possibly related to making health-related followup visits. Aspects to the Sun in Libra (and Saturday's New Moon in Libra) in your house of children may bring concerns about them to the forefront, although this may be good news about expecting a new grand-baby.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 - Mercury enters your solar fifth house on Sunday; you may act as social secretary, making reservations for a bus to Anne Rice's New Orleans, or similar destinations. Jupiter in your sign sextiles Ceres in Virgo, making me imagine you selling produce or jams at the local farmers market or at work. Aspects to the Sun this week, and the New Moon in Libra on Saturday, raise family issues to the forefront; how to balance home and career demands may be entwined with a mate's desire to control events.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – The Moon is in Leo from 3:57 am Sunday till Tuesday afternoon. Leos find sympathetic company for dinner Sunday – or maybe just a good audience. You may stay up past midnight expressing your wild or eccentric individuality. You may have an emotional reaction to news Monday night, something that puts you on top o' the world and revs your engine to high. Aspects to the Sun this week, and the New Moon in Libra on Saturday, put educational matters on the front burner.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – The Moon is in Virgo from 2:52 pm Tuesday till Thursday night. Tuesday night does not favor going to a new hangout, since it is too easy to get lost. You might prefer catching up on calls or emails. Start off Wednesday morning with a strong affirmation to stiffen your spine. Mid-morning favors a meeting with a mentor or older advisor. On Thursday afternoon you may locate a sibling or neighbor to swap favors with. Aspects to the Sun this week, and the New Moon in Libra on Saturday, accent financial matters.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – Mercury enters your solar second house on Sunday; you spend some time analyzing finances, tracking payments and expenses. The Moon is in lovely Libra from 10:59 pm Thursday till next Sunday morning. New people may walk into your life you are significant at least in the short term, not as a love object but as something that you struggle against. Try not to overdo or blow things out of proportion Saturday morning. You are your usual energetic self Saturday night, possibly putting a great deal of energy into a project or relationship. SEE NEW MOON NOTES and Mercury transiting aspect notes.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 - Mercury enters your sign on Sunday; lots of people walk into your life, possibly some from past lives. Saturn in your sign ties in tightly with the Sun transits and New Moon. The New Moon could usher in a family health crisis, possibly that of a child, although I must add that it may be just a wake-up call. A sextile between Saturn and Vesta is applying; a friend may be the friend indeed who helps out in a pinch.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 - Mercury enters your solar twelfth house on Sunday; secret messages come your way, or you have confidential discussions of Big Secrets. With the New Moon in Libra, your beauty-loving friends may disapprove of your strong interest in avant-garde styles. Juno in your third house is applying to a square to Mercury; a sibling or neighbor may try to fix you up with someone.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 - Mercury enters your solar eleventh house on Sunday; you may edit or print the newsletter for a cause or a service group, or possibly the undertakers' society. The New Moon on Saturday directly impacts you, possibly due to conflicting demands of family and career. You may be asked to give up one or the other, at least for the short term. For the long term, be very careful of data and check it out for accuracy or incompleteness.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 - Mercury enters your solar tenth house on Sunday; you might prepare a speech or PowerPoint for a conference. Watch what you say to your partners, due to Mercury in Scorpio squaring Juno in your sign; you may have a lot of discussion with partners in any case. The New Moon may force a revamp or upgrade in computer systems or other communications.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 - Mercury enters your solar ninth house on Sunday; your mind seeks stimulation and wisdom, leading you to sign up for a class or online discussion group. Health insurance matters work out this week. The New Moon on Saturday may force a change in your routine, where you may even nurse a family member through their illness. An internet forum provides flirtatious fun and diversion.