Astrology of Now: Into the Red Zone

“Because we focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.” Proverb from Egypt If you happen to have any planets or important angles between 17° and 22° in just about any sign, you will be feeling a mighty pull of astrology this week and next. But the astrology is so strong that every one of us who heeds the zeitgeist, will witness something. This is a season of tension. First of all, there’s that tough knot in Capricorn — South Node 17°, Saturn 19° and Pluto 22°. This unforgiving combination has been transforming the lives of many over the past […]

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June 14th, 2019: Mars in Cancer Opposes Saturn Rx

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  • Waxing Inconjunct between the Scorpio Moon and Gemini Sun (23 deg)

  • Mars in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (18 deg)

  • Mars in Cancer opposite Saturn Rx in Capricorn (18 deg)

  • Mars in Cancer inconjunct Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (18 deg)

An uneasy day, as the Waxing Inconjunct demands depth in a light situation. While it may be quicker and easier to flip through the information, there’s something beneath the surface that can’t be ignored. One choice or fact needs to be examined more closely for an uncomfortable truth. Before you can progress any further, you need to dip into the deep end.

And Mars is opposing Saturn Rx. This is a tough one, as action/anger/passion is blocked or repressed. Mars in Cancer is the volatile, emotional push and Saturn is the restrictive authority. You could run up against someone who demands you grow up or forces you to stop. An opposition is a culmination, so this could also be a hard ending. Saturn is Rx, so the rule/limit is something you’ve encountered before.

Mars’ inconjunct to Jupiter Rx suggests a struggle to be free (from Saturn). But this aspect is a tense one, so there could be uneven surges of anger or bursts of exaggerated action that quickly fizzle out. Flailing about is not the way to deal with today’s influences.

Mars’ calm trine to Neptune can help, as it suggests a gentle, measured flow of release and acceptance. You’re not crouched in defeat (although you may be tempted to freeze up and curl up). Rather, you take a deep breath, accept that there are certain limits and responsibilities, then focus your energy in a direction where you can move. Mars/Neptune can help you transcend frustration, cruelty and delays if you stop fighting and just go where the current takes you. And Neptune indicates that there is another direction you can flow in -perhaps around that block?

June 14th, 2019: Mars in Cancer Opposes Saturn Rx

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  • Waxing Inconjunct between the Scorpio Moon and Gemini Sun (23 deg)

  • Mars in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (18 deg)

  • Mars in Cancer opposite Saturn Rx in Capricorn (18 deg)

  • Mars in Cancer inconjunct Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (18 deg)

An uneasy day, as the Waxing Inconjunct demands depth in a light situation. While it may be quicker and easier to flip through the information, there’s something beneath the surface that can’t be ignored. One choice or fact needs to be examined more closely for an uncomfortable truth. Before you can progress any further, you need to dip into the deep end.

And Mars is opposing Saturn Rx. This is a tough one, as action/anger/passion is blocked or repressed. Mars in Cancer is the volatile, emotional push and Saturn is the restrictive authority. You could run up against someone who demands you grow up or forces you to stop. An opposition is a culmination, so this could also be a hard ending. Saturn is Rx, so the rule/limit is something you’ve encountered before.

Mars’ inconjunct to Jupiter Rx suggests a struggle to be free (from Saturn). But this aspect is a tense one, so there could be uneven surges of anger or bursts of exaggerated action that quickly fizzle out. Flailing about is not the way to deal with today’s influences.

Mars’ calm trine to Neptune can help, as it suggests a gentle, measured flow of release and acceptance. You’re not crouched in defeat (although you may be tempted to freeze up and curl up). Rather, you take a deep breath, accept that there are certain limits and responsibilities, then focus your energy in a direction where you can move. Mars/Neptune can help you transcend frustration, cruelty and delays if you stop fighting and just go where the current takes you. And Neptune indicates that there is another direction you can flow in -perhaps around that block?

Full Moon in Sagittarius: Test of Faith

Jacek Malczewski

Jacek Malczewski

The June 17th Full Moon (25 deg Sagittarius) makes no major aspects. It does brush up against a very wide conjunction to Jupiter Rx and square to Neptune in Pisces. But what’s more significant is the second Jupiter/Neptune square is exact on June 16th and Jupiter is the ruler of Sag.

So either way, it’s connected to the Jupiter/Neptune square.

What does it mean? The big (Jupiter)result is something that should be questioned. Jupiter square Neptune is a tense aspect between dreams and faith, and since Jupiter is Rx, it suggests that this is a time for asking questions about where that faith lies. You’re reviewing (Rx) the dream or promise.

In regards to this Full Moon, I would not take the results as anything final. Rather, I would see them as an entrance into more questions. What’s true and what’s not? It won’t be clear at this point, even if you think it is. You need to look closely at what you’re hoping for, because the square to Neptune dissolves the connection to reality.

Does that mean it’s all a lie? No, but…consider the tension between faith and belief. They are not the same. Neptune is about belief and this is something that transcends all man-made definitions. Faith is what you’re hoping for, but this Full Moon will cast doubt.

It’s a test, which is part of having faith. It’s not faith if it’s not tested, right?

Full Moon in Sagittarius: Test of Faith

Jacek Malczewski

Jacek Malczewski

The June 17th Full Moon (25 deg Sagittarius) makes no major aspects. It does brush up against a very wide conjunction to Jupiter Rx and square to Neptune in Pisces. But what’s more significant is the second Jupiter/Neptune square is exact on June 16th and Jupiter is the ruler of Sag.

So either way, it’s connected to the Jupiter/Neptune square.

What does it mean? The big (Jupiter)result is something that should be questioned. Jupiter square Neptune is a tense aspect between dreams and faith, and since Jupiter is Rx, it suggests that this is a time for asking questions about where that faith lies. You’re reviewing (Rx) the dream or promise.

In regards to this Full Moon, I would not take the results as anything final. Rather, I would see them as an entrance into more questions. What’s true and what’s not? It won’t be clear at this point, even if you think it is. You need to look closely at what you’re hoping for, because the square to Neptune dissolves the connection to reality.

Does that mean it’s all a lie? No, but…consider the tension between faith and belief. They are not the same. Neptune is about belief and this is something that transcends all man-made definitions. Faith is what you’re hoping for, but this Full Moon will cast doubt.

It’s a test, which is part of having faith. It’s not faith if it’s not tested, right?

Saturn-Pluto and our Social Safety Net Chickens

Year 2020: Karmic Pile-Ups and the Social Order
Listening to C-SPAN Radio this morning my ears perked up when the discussion turned to Social Security issues and mention was made of the social safety net program’s crisis of 1982 and into the 1980s. Googling a bit I soon located an archived New York Times op-ed from May 20, 1982 concerning the "recurrent crisis" of funding the program, Social

Saturn-Pluto and our Social Safety Net Chickens

Year 2020: Karmic Pile-Ups and the Social Order
Listening to C-SPAN Radio this morning my ears perked up when the discussion turned to Social Security issues and mention was made of the social safety net program’s crisis of 1982 and into the 1980s. Googling a bit I soon located an archived New York Times op-ed from May 20, 1982 concerning the "recurrent crisis" of funding the program, Social