Welcome to a new week! During the past five months of a restructuring Saturn retrograde, we may have experienced some detours or tough setbacks in our pursuit of individual goals and personal growth. It was a slow and uncomfortable time of pause, but we were supplied with plenty of time to re-learn, re-work, re-blueprint, renegotiate […]
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Healing from the Heart | Starcana Cosmic Dirt
Good day friends! Before jumping too quickly toward our personal desires this week, we may want to consider a few moments of pause – in order to create a plan B, just in case things don’t go as planned. Intentions with persistence aim to get the job done right with a serious Mars/Saturn trine on […]
September 2019 Tarotscope, A Tarot Horoscope
Starcana Tarotscopes is a monthly ‘one tarot card’ horoscope. I share some basic guidance with a general tarot message; per each individual zodiac sun sign. For a little more insight, try my ‘three card’ tarot spread below. But if you prefer something a little more personalized and detailed to your life and situation, I’m available […]
Inner Reflections | Starcana Cosmic Dirt
Good day friends. There are a few, positive surprises in the air this week, which could encourage unexpected changes – between a pleasurable Venus/Uranus trine on Monday August 26, a daring Mars/Uranus trine on Wednesday August 28, an exciting Sun/Uranus trine Thursday August 29 and an uplifting Mercury/Uranus trine Sunday September 1. If we’ve been […]
August 22nd, 2019: Relationship Pride and What’s Behind It
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Leo Sun conjunct Juno (29 deg)
Mercury in Leo inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (17 deg)
Sun/Juno illuminates the pride and power of a successful partnership, but Mercury/Neptune raises a few questions. Honesty may not be a priority – perhaps one person is evading the truth in order to preserve the shine. Too, there can be a caution to acknowledge what’s not obvious – this is not all about what’s in the spotlight.
Dreams are good, but not at the expense of purpose. This is a tricky balancing act where one or both partners must acknowledge what defies immediate definition without allowing that information to undermine their mutual purpose. Compassion or spiritually may need to be interwoven with overt examples of relationship success.
Note that this can apply to any type of partnership: romantic, business, creative, etc.
August 20th, 2019: Keep Striving
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Moon in Aries square Pluto Rx in Capricorn (21 deg)
Waning Trine between the Aries Moon and Leo Sun (27 deg)
The Moon/Pluto square is a crisis of power versus initiative. The Aries Moon represents something new and impulsive while Pluto Rx adds an extra push, motivated by fear of being controlled or losing control.
This can be a very aggressive influence with manipulative undertones. Usually, Aries is upfront and honest, but the Pluto square suggests hidden motivations. There may be a struggle to break away from authority.
Nonetheless, the pressure of this crisis can propel you into the Waning Trine, an easier influence that involves sharing your energy with others. Aggressive beginnings will flow into something you can be proud of, as others sit up and take notice. Or, an initial power struggle/compulsive effort can help you break through a barrier and reach others.
The takeaway is that you should keep trying, even when confronted with initial resistance. Acknowledge what’s going on beneath, so it doesn’t control you. But keep striving for that breakthrough because there’s light on the horizon.
Being a Better You | Starcana Cosmic Dirt
Good day friends! Our courage and confidence has been heightened during the past few weeks. This would’ve helped us to create and/or attract the yearnings from the heart. Now things are about to get a lot more serious AND real during the next four weeks. Venus (values, relationships, money) will be exiting glamorous Leo on […]
August 19th, 2019: Success Through Partnership
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Venus in Leo sextile Pallas in Libra (27 deg)
Venus in Leo conjunct Juno (28 deg)
Excellent partnership aspects today, as Venus harmonizes with Pallas in Venus-ruled Libra. Relationship strategies/plans are balanced and creative, and Venus/Juno indicates a bright, bold union of love and commitment. There can be a public agreement between two people that features mutual joy, pride and power. There’s also a bit of drama – the relationship with a flourish.
These aspects are about you and another in perfect harmony. Being together increases self-expression and cooperation, as well as success. There’s a strong social facet as well – the two of you at the centre of the party or on stage.
Whether or not you’re part of a couple, consider how joining forces with another (romantically or platonically) can boost your chances of success.
August 16th, 2019: Mercury Square Uranus
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Mercury in Leo square Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)
Here we have surprising or disruptive information. Things are said as a response to the crisis (square) of shock or impatience – Mercury in Leo is public words, and what’s said publicly may rely on shock value for attention. Or, this can be a violent effort to openly express something. This is the loud and jarring idea that will not be repressed.
Too, this can be moment of creative, social or romantic inspiration that opens your eyes to a surprising truth. Lots of drama here, so be prepared for strong reactions. Keeping in mind that Mercury is separating from a trine with Chiron, consider how this can address a painful issue. There could be an awkward truth made public. But the spotlight enables healing because sometimes it’s better to get it out in the open.
August Asteroids
Taking a quick look at what the asteroids are up to at the moment. Juno, Pallas, Ceres and Vesta move slowly enough to have serious impact, and quickly enough to be entertaining. Getting to know your asteroids adds a little turmeric and chili, ginger and garlic to your horoscopic stew. Especially relevant for some signs, of course. Some ideas to ponder when it comes to social contracts…
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