The problem with ancient astrology in a modern world

There is currently a bit of a battle in the astrological community between astrologers studying the techniques of ancient astrological sources and “modern” astrologers, those who use psychological techniques and concepts that are somewhat Eastern in origin, such as past lives and person evolution rather than a defined set of predictive techniques.  I first wrote […]

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September 20th, 2018: Sun Conjunct Mercury in Virgo

 Photo by Burak Kebapci from  Pexels

Photo by Burak Kebapci from Pexels

  • Sun in Virgo conjunct Mercury (28 deg)

This superior conjunction delivers a result in the context of the Sun/Mercury cycle. The previous conjunction (inferior) occured on August 8th at 16 deg Leo and was considered to be a new beginning (even though Mercury was Rx). This was the midpoint of Mercury’s Rx cycle. 

Now as we arrive at the superior conjunction, there may be a culmination related to what began on August 8th. The Sun illuminates some crucial details or corrections – there will be no doubts about what’s presented. Virgo always relays the absolute facts.

This is an excellent influence if you have to communicate something practical, focus on some essential details or make a logical decision. Sun/Mercury is the ultimate clarifier, and the Sun adds power to whatever’s being said/written. 

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September 18th, 2018: Mars Square Uranus in Taurus

 By  George Grie  - Own work, [1], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org

By George Grie – Own work, [1], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org

  • Mars in Aquarius square Uranus Rx in Taurus (1 deg)

Here’s the final jolt. Sudden or disruptive actions that are a break for freedom (or a radical snap that frees you from the past) are in front of you once again. This is new, but not really:

  • May 16th: Mars direct square Uranus (0 deg Taurus)

  • August 1st: Mars Rx square Uranus (2 deg Taurus)

The initial square was aligned with Uranus’ Taurus ingress (on May 15th) so the ongoing surprises have been about much more than immediate actions. The bigger issue is, what does Uranus’ transit of Taurus mean for you? What resources/habits/values are being shaken up, and why? The squares to Mars could be seen as initial manifestations – what you had to do or what you had to break away from. Today’s final square means you’ve reached one of the many turning points that Uranus in Taurus will bring. 

What’s your next move?