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Mars’ Aries Ingress: Light The Fire for 2019

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Mars enters Aries on December 31st, giving us all a fresh surge of courage and passion as we face down the New Year.

Mars rules Aries, so the planet of action, anger, sex and initiative is at full strength. Excellent for jump-starting a new project, regime or lifestyle. Or, for making the first move. Where Aries sits in your chart is where Mars will be heating things up. However, Mars in Aries is impatient and impulsive, so staying power is not always great.

Yes, Mars will be making difficult squares to Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn (dates and degrees below) but I see these as challenges to be met and corners to be turned. If any planetary energy is ready to power you through a challenge, it’s Mars in Aries. You may experience these squares as frustrations, blocks or confrontations with others (I’ll go into more detail in the daily posts) and you will have to slow down. But Saturn and Pluto can be the grit that gives you traction and tests your courage. And, Saturn especially will be the test that proves if what you’ve started will continue. Will you commit (Saturn) to this course of action (Mars)?

Here are the aspects Mars in Aries will make:

  • Jan 8th: square Mercury in Capricorn (4 deg)

  • Jan 18th: trine Venus in Sagittarius (11 deg)

  • Jan 21st: square Saturn in Capricorn (13 deg)

  • Jan 25th: trine Jupiter in Sagittarius (16 deg)

  • Jan 29th: sextile Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (16 deg)

  • Feb 1st: square Pluto in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Feb 7th: sexitle Mercury in Aquarius (25 deg)

  • Feb 9th: square the South Node in Capricorn/North Node in Cancer (26 deg)

  • Feb 13th: conjunct Uranus (29 deg)

  • Feb 13th: opposite Pallas in Libra (29 deg)

  • Feb 14th: Taurus ingress

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Mars’ Aries Ingress: Light The Fire for 2019

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Photo by Adonyi Gábor from Pexels

Mars enters Aries on December 31st, giving us all a fresh surge of courage and passion as we face down the New Year.

Mars rules Aries, so the planet of action, anger, sex and initiative is at full strength. Excellent for jump-starting a new project, regime or lifestyle. Or, for making the first move. Where Aries sits in your chart is where Mars will be heating things up. However, Mars in Aries is impatient and impulsive, so staying power is not always great.

Yes, Mars will be making difficult squares to Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn (dates and degrees below) but I see these as challenges to be met and corners to be turned. If any planetary energy is ready to power you through a challenge, it’s Mars in Aries. You may experience these squares as frustrations, blocks or confrontations with others (I’ll go into more detail in the daily posts) and you will have to slow down. But Saturn and Pluto can be the grit that gives you traction and tests your courage. And, Saturn especially will be the test that proves if what you’ve started will continue. Will you commit (Saturn) to this course of action (Mars)?

Here are the aspects Mars in Aries will make:

  • Jan 8th: square Mercury in Capricorn (4 deg)

  • Jan 18th: trine Venus in Sagittarius (11 deg)

  • Jan 21st: square Saturn in Capricorn (13 deg)

  • Jan 25th: trine Jupiter in Sagittarius (16 deg)

  • Jan 29th: sextile Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (16 deg)

  • Feb 1st: square Pluto in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Feb 7th: sexitle Mercury in Aquarius (25 deg)

  • Feb 9th: square the South Node in Capricorn/North Node in Cancer (26 deg)

  • Feb 13th: conjunct Uranus (29 deg)

  • Feb 13th: opposite Pallas in Libra (29 deg)

  • Feb 14th: Taurus ingress

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Sagittarius Season With Jupiter

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Jehan Georges Vibert

Jehan Georges Vibert

Sagittarius season begins today (Nov 22nd) with the Sun’s ingress at 4:01 AM EST.

This is the season of hope, distant horizons, possibilities and expansion. And of course, this year Sagittarius will juiced up by the presence of Jupiter, at home in his sign. Jupiter will amplify Sag energy in general. Expect more enthusiasm, more opportunities and more optimistic beliefs (whether or not they’re realistic).

Sun Sagittarians with birthdays between November 22nd and November 26th/27th will benefit from a Sun/Jupiter conjunction. This energy will be part of your Solar Return year, which means some area of your life will be bursting with “more” – what can you do with this gift? Jupiter brings something/someone new that is (usually) beneficial. While Jupiter has been known to expand negative potentials, it’s really hard to go wrong with a Sun/Jupiter conjunction. That’s pure power, confidence and faith in the next big thing.

Jupiter is also about wisdom, so this Sag season could trigger new insight and knowledge. Keep your eyes and ears open.

Even if you don’t get this conjunction on your birthday (or if you’re not a Sun Sag) you can still do something with it (see the list below for exact date and degree). The Sun will illuminate the Sagittarius area in your chart and there could be a spot of luck, assistance, growth or a gift. Yes, Jupiter can brings gifts: you don’t have to work to earn Jupiter rewards, although if you want to make the most of them it’s always helpful to do more with what you’re given.

Or, maybe you want to celebrate. Sun/Jupiter can also mean massive enjoyment and sometimes you just want to enjoy what life has to offer.

Here are the aspects the Sagittarius Sun will make:

  • Nov 23rd: Full Moon (0 deg Gemini)

  • Nov 26th: conjunct Jupiter (3 deg)

  • Nov 27th: conjunct Mercury Rx (5 deg)

  • Dec 2nd: square Mars in Pisces (10 deg)

  • Dec 4th: sextile Pallas in Libra (12 deg)

  • Dec 5th: sextile Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (13 deg)

  • Dec 5th: square Neptune in Pisces (13 deg)

  • Dec 7th: New Moon (15 deg)

  • Dec 12th: inconjunct Juno Rx in Taurus (20 deg)

  • Dec 18th: inconjunct Cancer North Node (27 deg)

  • Dec 19th: square Chiron in Pisces (27 deg)

  • Dec 20th: trine Uranus Rx in Aries (28 deg)

  • Dec 21st: Capricorn ingress

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Mars’ Transit of Pisces

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Howard Pyle

Howard Pyle

Mars enters Pisces today (November 15th) at 5:20 PM EST. After a long, retrograde induced sojourn of Aquarius, Mars is finally moving on.

You may feel this shift more significantly than most Mars transits, because Mars has been spending so much time in one area of your chart (the Aquarius section, along with the very end of Capricorn).

Mars in Pisces is indirect action. It’s drifting rather than pushing. Allowing rather than initiating. You cannot force anything in Pisces, so Mars can be a bit uncomfortable here. But it’s also a nice way to end the year – things will happen as they’re meant to, and all you have to do is be open to that. Do what you can, and let the rest take care of itself. There may be a release as the tension of the past few months dissolves. Sometimes the most you can “do” is let go.

Mars in Pisces (your actions) creates ripples, but you will have minimal control over what they’ll hit. The best you can do is ensure that your initial motivations and intentions are healthy. This also means taking care of yourself, because when Pisces is activated there is an increased risk for vulnerability. Mars in Pisces can drift down some questionable paths.

This is an excellent transit for creative work, meditation, relaxation and healing. Good for dreaming and drinking, so keep an eye on the indulgences this holiday season – Mars in Pisces can take you too far, especially with the upcoming square to Jupiter.

Here are the aspects Mars in Pisces will make:

  • Nov 19th: square Jupiter in Sagittarius (2 deg)

  • Nov 25th: trine Ceres in Scorpio (5 deg)

  • Nov 26th: square Mercury Rx in Sagittarius (6 deg)

  • Nov 27th: sextile Saturn in Capricorn (7 deg)

  • Dec 2nd: square Sun in Sagittarius (10 deg)

  • Dec 5th: inconjunct Pallas in Libra (12 deg)

  • Dec 7th: conjunct Neptune (13 deg)

  • Dec 17th: sextile Pluto in Capricorn (20 deg)

  • Dec 17th: sextile Juno Rx in Taurus (20 deg)

  • Dec 27th: trine the North Node in Cancer (26 deg)

  • Dec 29th: conjunct Chiron (28 deg)

  • Dec 31st: Aries ingress

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Mercury’s Transit of Scorpio and Mercury Retrograde

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Mercury enters Scorpio on October 9th, opening our eyes to what lies in the shadows. This transit is about intimate discussions with a raw edge, the reveal of secrets, clandestine research and peering into the dark side. Mercury in Scorpio may be a less vocal transit, but silence can have a huge impact.

This energy is about making sense of what’s taboo or uncomfortable. There’s a need to understand all the dark things, because knowledge is power for Scorpio. And ultimately, Scorpio is a sign of power, survival and evolution.

Any information that is written or vocalized will not be superficial. Words will be chosen carefully and will have weight – this is your transit if you want to uncover secrets or deliver a message with maximum impact. Talk less, pay attention to what’s going on behind the scenes and don’t be afraid of what you don’t want to know.

Mercury Retrograde

Mercury will station Rx in Sagittarius on November 16th and will re-enter Scorpio on December 1st. From December 1st, 2018 to December 6th, 2018 Mercury will be Rx in Scorpio, which will push you to look even more deeply at what’s hidden or uncomfortable. This will be a brief but profound retrograde in Scorpio, suggesting the reveal of a key taboo, secret or soul truth. Mercury will station direct on December 6th, finally exiting Scorpio on December 12th.

Mercury Rx from Sagittarius to Scorpio suggests looking more closely at what lies beneath the story or new opportunity. The truth behind the truth.

Here are the aspects Mercury in Scorpio will make:

  • Oct 10th: opposite Uranus Rx in Taurus (1 deg)

  • Oct 10th: inconjunct Juno (0 deg Gemini)

  • Oct 11th: square the Nodes in Aquarius/Leo (2 deg)

  • Oct 12th: sextile Saturn in Capricorn (3 deg)

  • Oct 14th: square Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (7 deg)

  • Oct 15th: conjunct Venus Rx (8 deg)

  • Oct 16th: sextile Vesta in Capricorn (9 deg)

  • Oct 19th: trine Neptune Rx in Pisces (14 deg)

  • Oct 19th: square Mars in Aquarius (14 deg)

  • Oct 22nd: sextile Pluto in Capricorn (18 deg)

  • Oct 28th: sextile Pallas in Virgo (26 deg)

  • Oct 29th: conjunct Jupiter (27 deg)

  • Oct 29th: trine Chiron Rx in Pisces (28 deg)

  • Oct 30th: opposite Juno Rx in Taurus (29 deg)

  • Oct 31st: Sagittarius ingress

  • Dec 1st: Mercury Rx re-enters Scorpio

  • Dec 1st: Mercury Rx sextile Vesta in Capricorn (29 deg)

  • Dec 2nd: Mercury Rx inconjunct Uranus Rx in Aries (29 deg)

  • Dec 4th: Mercury Rx trine Chiron Rx in Pisces (27 deg)

  • Dec 4th: Mercury Rx trine the Cancer North Node (27 deg)

  • Dec 6th: Mercury stations direct (27 deg)

  • Dec 7th: Mercury trine the Cancer North Node (27 deg)

  • Dec 9th: Mercury trine Chiron in Pisces (27 deg)

  • Dec 11th: Mercury inconjunct Uranus Rx in Aries (28 deg)

  • Dec 12th: Sagittarius ingress

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Mercury’s Transit of Libra: Listen

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Delphin Enjolras

Delphin Enjolras

Mercury enters Libra on September 21st: communication and ideas are focused on agreements/disagreements, balances/imbalances and reflection. Harmony is important – words can be superficial or diplomatic in an effort to preserve the peace. Much is not said directly and it’s interesting to consider how conversational balances are achieved.

This can be the ultimate passive-aggressvie energy, as pretty phrases disguise ugly barbs. Or, it can be a relief to simply nod and smile and talk about nothing – sometimes you don’t want to discuss your inner pain. Everything that’s said is socially appropriate.

However, Mercury in Libra is a champion listener – this sign’s objective awareness means truly paying attention to what the other person is saying and reflecting what they’ve said back at them. This is done in a way that validates their ideas and encourages them to say more. It takes some skill (it’s not just about parroting their words).

Libra learns through comparison, so this brief transit can be an excellent opportunity to absorb what others tell you. Remember, Libra is always about the other and sometimes it’s better if you let them do the talking. Once Mercury enters Scorpio you can make use of the knowledge you’ve gained.

Having said this, Mercury in Libra is also very social – chatting, flirting, sprinkling compliments. The key is allowing the other person to have their say and pay close attention to how they respond to what you say. And, consider how their words reflect your energy.

Here are the aspects Mercury in Libra will make:

  • Sept 22nd: opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (0 deg)

  • Sept 22nd: inconjunct Uranus Rx in Taurus (1 deg)

  • Sept 22nd: square Vesta in Capricorn (1 deg)

  • Sept 23rd: square Saturn in Capricorn (2 deg)

  • Sept 23rd: trine Mars in Aquarius (3 deg)

  • Sept 24th: trine the Aquarius South Node (4 deg)

  • Sept 25th: trine Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (5 deg)

  • Sept 27th: conjunct Ceres (9 deg)

  • Sept 30th: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (14 deg)

  • Oct 2nd: square Pluto in Capricorn (18 deg)

  • Oct 9th: inconjunct Chiron Rx in Pisces (29 deg)

  • Oct 9th: Scorpio ingress

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Look At Juno

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Those overlooked goddesses! We should be talking a lot more about the impact of transits from the biggest asteroids — Juno, Vesta and Pallas. Note that I say Ceres is an asteroid, actually she’s classified as a “dwarf planet”, like Pluto. See what I mean overlooked — even I did it. Sorry Ceres. Anyway, this one’s about Juno.  

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Mercury’s Transit of Virgo

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Albrecht Dürer

Albrecht Dürer

Mercury enters Virgo on September 5th. Mercury rules this sign, so details, examinations and thinking/talking about solutions will dominate. 

Here is the ultimate analyzer – Mercury in Virgo misses nothing. Helpful critiques (whether people want to hear them or not) are a theme, along with the identification of errors and solutions. Virgo is an Earth sign, so all information is practical and immediately applicable, but details are also refined. Mercury in Virgo is always searching for the best, the most effective, the cleanest. 

This can be a dry, somewhat negative transit for Mercury because the downside of things is noticed first. Mercury in Virgo can search for the worst before looking for the best. Ideally, solutions come next, but the distorted version of this energy is constant criticisms and worrying. Picking at what’s wrong until it bleeds. And then worrying about the bleeding. 

This is the transit to find the best solutions. Search and identify, then figure out how you can make it better – don’t get stuck in the gerbil wheel of endless mini crises. 

Here are the aspects Mercury in Virgo will make:

  • Sept 6th: inconjunct to Chiron Rx in Aries (0 deg)
  • Sept 6th: conjunct Pallas (1 deg)
  • Sept 7th: trine Uranus Rx in Taurus and Saturn in Capricorn (2 deg)
  • Sept 7th: inconjunct Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (3 deg)
  • Sept 13th: opposite Neptune rx in Pisces (14 deg)
  • Sept 15th: trine Pluto Rx in Capricorn (18 deg)
  • Sept 16th: sextile Jupiter in Scorpio (19 deg)
  • Sept 20th: conjunct the Sun (28 deg)
  • Sept 21st: trine Juno in Taurus (28 deg)
  • Sept 21st: Libra ingress

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