By
Milky Way Maid
We have an
interesting week, astrologically speaking.
We have two planetary stations – Uranus goes retrograde and Mercury
goes direct. Then we have not just one Grand Trine in water signs,
but a series of Grand Trines being triggered as two planets become
exact at any one time.
First
up – the Uranus retrograde station
will be at 1:20 pm Wednesday, at 12 degrees 31' of Aries. Where will
that fall in your chart, and will it contact any natal or progressed
planets for you? It will make major aspects to two of my natal
planets, so it will be interesting to see what transpires. Dane
Rudhyar says that Uranus stations express an ego that becomes an
expression of “the God whose countenance is now at least dimly
perceived – The Star in the sky has become the pulsating heart of
the Christ-child within the utterly renewed human person.”
He also
says that at times “the Uranian challenge to ego-structures and
social-religious privileges . . . is perceived as a kind of
Visitation from the spirit – It may be a vision, a summons to
action, a sudden realization of the next step to be taken or of the
distant goal.” Uranus is the power of the Annunciation, or of a
Transfiguration that allows spiritual light to shine from within.
Uranus can throw off the base matrix stone that encases the brilliant
diamond of the soul.
Stephanie
Clement says of the Uranus retrograde period that “you can expect
the unexpected. Things are subject to sudden fluctuation and you may
be feeling a bit stubborn, rebellious, your emotions explosive and
uncooperative toward anyone or anything that represents the status
quo.” [for her complete article please, go to
http://www.skyviewzone.com/astrology/retrogradeplanets.htm]
I
should also add that when Uranus has a station, whether
retrograde or direct, things can be rather chaotic or even manic.
Mercury
goes direct at 2:22 pm Saturday, at 13 degrees 23' of Cancer.
Note that this is square the Uranus station, so if you have natal
planets in aspect to the one, you will likely feel another whack on
the side of the head when the other makes its station. We have
covered Mercury retrogrades several times already, but in summary,
the retrograde gives you time to correct your thinking, try a
different formula, find the error and fix it, or find out new
information that causes a re-evaluation of the situation. Also,
people may find that it is easier to write things down than to
communicate verbally.
Jupiter makes two
trines Wednesday – Jove trines Saturn at 1:32 pm, and trines
Neptune at 8:16 pm. They are at
4 degrees, 50-some minutes of the water signs. The Moon in Scorpio
trines Jupiter and Neptune on Tuesday. The Saturn-Neptune trine
becomes exact at 9:28 am Friday. Mars gets into the act on Saturday,
trining Neptune at 3:43 pm, and then Saturn at 5:34 pm. The Moon in
Capricorn sextiles Neptune and Saturn the same day, and opposes Mars
and Jupiter late that night. (Mars won't be conjunct Jupiter until
next Monday.)
So you can see that the
Grand Trine is continually urging new beginnings on many of us this
week – which also means that we may have to say good-bye to
something first. Good-byes and losses are part of the Neptune dynamic
– sometimes translated as “easy come, easy go”! So if that part
applies to you, I hope that you took the opportunity to make good use
of the good that came into your life to get on your feet again.
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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.
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 – Sunday may be stressful, and end with
a bit of a power struggle. Monday night is perfect for a dinner out
or for loving family times. Wednesday and indeed most of the week
favors a family getaway. A friend may provide surprising insights
this month. A joy and a boon can arrive by the weekend. Mercury's
direct station on Saturday can deliver some surprising information.
Be careful who you confide in this week.
TAURUS
- April 20-May 20 – Ruler
Venus receives loving support Monday and midday Saturday. Ceres in
your solar fourth house may find you trying out more new recipes and
storing summer's bounty in the freezer. If you have not partnered up
with someone at work by now, do so in a hurry, in order take
advantage of Juno's energy in your solar tenth house. Visit ailing
friends. Organizations which had previously supported you may
suddenly withdraw that support, or your position may be eliminated.
GEMINI
- May 21-June 20 – There is
a great deal of energy in your solar second house, with Mars-Jupiter,
Mercury and the Sun; you have many resources to draw upon to improve
your earning power. One avenue may be creative writing, because Ceres
in your solar third demands expression. Friends can be relied upon
for laughs, and come back from vacations with the best stories to
tell. Career matters may suffer reverses this week, but you
will likely bounce back next week.
CANCER
- June 21-July 22 – Pallas is entering your sign; attempts
to logically analyze feelings will likely come to naught. However,
your executive abilities may come to the fore. You can come up with
creative ways to get new income streams going this summer, possibly
renting out seldom-used equipment. Saturn in your solar fifth house
indicates photography as a hobby, odd as that may sound. The water
signs can ride emotional highs and lows this week; put your
sensitivity to good use in artistic expression and in relationships.
LEO
- July 23-Aug. 22 – Ceres in Leo is trined by the Uranus
station in Aries on Wednesday; you may find that creative work with
the hands is very rewarding – consider pottery or sculpture. Vesta
is in your sign until mid-September; this can make you even more
closed-minded. Now don't be that way, Leo; be magnanimous enough to
concede that others may possess a sliver of the truth! Joint finances
are not favored this week; get advice from others rather than
trusting your own judgment just now, or put things on hold.
VIRGO
- Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – You may find it helpful to buddy up
with a pal for jogging around the neighborhood. Opportunities to
teach may open up at local schools or the college extension. You have
great energy to offer local non-profits or other local groups, so get
into volunteering. You may enjoy a seminar or retreat focused on
creative arts this summer. You may find your mate's emotionalism this
week a bit hard to deal with.
LIBRA
- Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – The Moon is in Libra from 3:41 am
Sunday till Tuesday morning. The Moon receives nothing but squares on
Sunday, which might ignite your “I'll show you!” sense of
determination to get things done. Friends offer favors and pats on
the back Monday and Saturday. You have to bite your tongue to keep
from mentioning the M word to your beau, at least until September.
Meanwhile, careful attention to your health needs will keep ailments
from stealing your summer from you.
SCORPIO
- Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – The Moon is in Scorpio from 10:24 am
Tuesday till midday Thursday. Tuesday night would be so great with
those trines to Jove and Neptune, except for a depressing conjunction
to Saturn – but you just get your head on straight and square your
shoulders, and march right up there. Mid-morning Wednesday brings an
offer to help but nail that down before Mercury goes retro on
Saturday. Jove makes his Grand Trine to Saturn in your sign and to
Neptune, so put that emotional sensitivity to good use.
SAGITTARIUS
- Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – The Moon is in Sag from 1:54 pm Thursday
till Saturday afternoon. Your thinking may be confused late Thursday
night; maybe you better sleep on it. You really would like to carpool
with someone, but its been hard pairing up with anyone. Housing
issues continue to plague you, with moisture problems top of the
list. You greatly enjoy foreign friends or the beau with the
delightful foreign accent. Be careful to pay all proper fees and
taxes, or that could bite you late on.
CAPRICORN
- Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – Sunday is a stressful day for various
reasons, plus it can end in a bit of a power struggle. You can get a
lot done by working with a group Tuesday afternoon. The Moon is in
Capricorn from 2:39 pm Saturday thru the weekend. You amuse others on
your morning coffee break Friday. You are awfully tempted to take off
early for the weekend. Midday Saturday you may be surprised by how
much people really care about you.
AQUARIUS
- Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – Juno is at the midway point in your sign
now; by now you probably have definite mixed feelings about your
independent and outspoken partner. Money seems to leak away lately;
track all expenses and look for tips in cutting expenses. Relatives
have hilarious stories to tell about their trips and family life.
Your creative works may finally be ready for a showing. Personal
finances are not favored this week; get advice from others rather
than trusting your own judgment, or put things on hold.
PISCES
- Feb. 18-March 19 – Money comes in spurts and squirts
lately; analyze how to keep a steady stream coming in. You may be
dating an athlete, or at least someone very energetic and talkative.
You could get very creative about applying massage and other health
techniques to yourself. The water signs can ride emotional highs and
lows this week; put your sensitivity to good use in artistic
expression and in relationships. Watch your step at all times; make
sure walkways are well-lit.
