January 19th, 2019: Stormy Waters

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  • Moon in Cancer square Mars in Aries (12 deg)

  • Moon in Cancer opposite Saturn in Capricorn (13 deg)

  • Moon in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (14 deg)

The Moon/Mars square triggers emotional outbursts. The Moon is at its most powerful in Cancer (the sign it rules) which means feelings and needs will be close to the surface. Mars can stir up anger, passion or hurt feelings, and everything will be taken very personally.

But the Moon’s opposition to Saturn clamps down on any outbursts. Cancer is the child and Capricorn (ruled by Saturn ) is the adult. So we have an equally strong Saturn using authority and rules to block the expression of feelings. The result can be simmering frustration and repressed needs. Watch for stress-induced regressions into childhood.

The trine to Neptune is your outlet. If you’re feeling angry or impatient, you can tap into a source of creativity, transcendence or spirituality. Neptune encourages you to reach beyond your immediate needs – exhale and consider what else you can do in the moment, since Saturn will effectively block you. You will feel needy or restricted.

Remind yourself that this too shall pass and there’s always something more beyond what’s happening right now (Cancer is intensely personal but Neptune/Pisces is transpersonal). If you can find a way to forgive or shrug off the tension while focusing on what’s soothing and uplifting, you can glide through these stormy waters.

January 19, 2019​

Okay, we have a couple of key aspects happening today: Mercury conjunct Pluto If Mercury is about thought and communications, and Pluto is about depth

January 18th, 2019: Dark Thoughts and Bold Actions

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  • Waxing Inconjunct between the Gemini Moon and Capricorn Sun (28 deg)

  • Capricorn Sun sextile Chiron in Pisces (28 deg)

  • Capricorn Sun square Uranus in Aries (28 deg)

  • Mercury in Capricorn conjunct Pluto (21 deg)

  • Venus in Sagittarius trine Mars in Aries (11 deg)

Waxing Inconjunct

The Waxing Inconjunct throws something extra at you. Gemini is the sign of choices, information and learning. While you may think you have the structure completed or the rules figured out, there’s yet another thing to consider- more to learn, one more thing to decide. You may not want to make the irritating choice, but if you leave this out, you’ll be excluding something essential.

The inconjunct includes the Sun’s sextile to Chiron, which can indicate healing and compassion within the boundaries. But the Sun also squares Uranus, so there’s a surprise that will disrupt what you’ve built (and this surprise will be connected to the extra choice or fact you have to consider). Despite this, Sun/Chiron says that whatever is shaken loose should also free up some healing. Capricorn can be secure but also rigid, so watch for a bit of freedom that allows you to deal with what hurts.

Mercury/Pluto

Mercury is information and Pluto is the heart of the Shadow/the core truth. Therefore, this is an aspect of powerful understanding. Here is knowledge of what lies beneath- the Shadow put into words. Someone may confront you with this, or you may be delivering the message.

What’s revealed will tell you everything, although you may not want to know. This can happen via the formal discussion or official document. Perhaps someone verbalizes their authority and you see what’s really going on. Perhaps you glimpse the machinations behind the social position or law. Mercury/Pluto in Capricorn can be about researching and asking the forbidden questions (about status, judgements, rules) as you drill down to the secrets.

There’s power in absolute truth when you articulate fears or drop a depth charge of knowledge. Don’t be afraid to look directly at the Shadow and communicate what you see. Once you name what’s darkest it can’t manipulate you.

Note that Mercury is the ruler of the Gemini Moon, so part of the Waxing Inconjunct’s energy will involve choices/facts that reveal what’s buried.

Venus/Mars

On a lighter note, Venus/Mars harmonizes actions (Mars) with what you want (Venus). Attraction should flow smoothly and efforts to pursue (Aries) what’s appealing will progress easily. Venus in Sag is about what’s desirable in exploration. Mars in Aries is impulsive and courageous. This is a “go for it” aspect that encourages adventure, passion and the freedom to try something new.

If you were wondering if you should act, the answer is “Yes.”

Whatever tension the Waxing Inconjunct and Mercury/Pluto trigger, know that this challenging information is essential and may even be an important part of going after what you want.

January 18th, 2019: Dark Thoughts and Bold Actions

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Photo by Thomas from Pexels

  • Waxing Inconjunct between the Gemini Moon and Capricorn Sun (28 deg)

  • Capricorn Sun sextile Chiron in Pisces (28 deg)

  • Capricorn Sun square Uranus in Aries (28 deg)

  • Mercury in Capricorn conjunct Pluto (21 deg)

  • Venus in Sagittarius trine Mars in Aries (11 deg)

Waxing Inconjunct

The Waxing Inconjunct throws something extra at you. Gemini is the sign of choices, information and learning. While you may think you have the structure completed or the rules figured out, there’s yet another thing to consider- more to learn, one more thing to decide. You may not want to make the irritating choice, but if you leave this out, you’ll be excluding something essential.

The inconjunct includes the Sun’s sextile to Chiron, which can indicate healing and compassion within the boundaries. But the Sun also squares Uranus, so there’s a surprise that will disrupt what you’ve built (and this surprise will be connected to the extra choice or fact you have to consider). Despite this, Sun/Chiron says that whatever is shaken loose should also free up some healing. Capricorn can be secure but also rigid, so watch for a bit of freedom that allows you to deal with what hurts.

Mercury/Pluto

Mercury is information and Pluto is the heart of the Shadow/the core truth. Therefore, this is an aspect of powerful understanding. Here is knowledge of what lies beneath- the Shadow put into words. Someone may confront you with this, or you may be delivering the message.

What’s revealed will tell you everything, although you may not want to know. This can happen via the formal discussion or official document. Perhaps someone verbalizes their authority and you see what’s really going on. Perhaps you glimpse the machinations behind the social position or law. Mercury/Pluto in Capricorn can be about researching and asking the forbidden questions (about status, judgements, rules) as you drill down to the secrets.

There’s power in absolute truth when you articulate fears or drop a depth charge of knowledge. Don’t be afraid to look directly at the Shadow and communicate what you see. Once you name what’s darkest it can’t manipulate you.

Note that Mercury is the ruler of the Gemini Moon, so part of the Waxing Inconjunct’s energy will involve choices/facts that reveal what’s buried.

Venus/Mars

On a lighter note, Venus/Mars harmonizes actions (Mars) with what you want (Venus). Attraction should flow smoothly and efforts to pursue (Aries) what’s appealing will progress easily. Venus in Sag is about what’s desirable in exploration. Mars in Aries is impulsive and courageous. This is a “go for it” aspect that encourages adventure, passion and the freedom to try something new.

If you were wondering if you should act, the answer is “Yes.”

Whatever tension the Waxing Inconjunct and Mercury/Pluto trigger, know that this challenging information is essential and may even be an important part of going after what you want.

RIP Mary Oliver

“…I don’t know exactly what a prayer is. I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass, how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields, which is what I have been doing all day. Tell me, what else should I have done? Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon? Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?… Just a few days ago, someone reminded me of this poem by Mary Oliver called Summer Day. What a […]

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January 18, 2019

Venus trine Mars Often we don’t go after the things that we want – or the things that make us feel good – for fear