Tag: Neptune

January 13th, 2019: Fantasy Versus Reality

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

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

  • Mercury in Capricorn conjunct Saturn (12 deg)

  • Jupiter in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces (14 deg)

Jupiter makes the first of three euphoric squares to Neptune. Jupiter expands Neptunes dreams and Neptune dissolves any connection to reality Jupiter might have. 14 deg Sag in your chart is where growth is happening and 14 deg Pisces is where you can glimpse something that transcends all possibilities. There’s magic here.

But add in the tension of the square and you get a crisis of faith (Jupiter) versus disbelief (Neptune), religion (Jupiter) versus spirituality (Neptune) or truth (Jupiter) versus deceit (Neptune). What’s possible versus what’s impossible. And between the two you have friction that prodes you forward, urging you to do something incredible.

The breakthroughs happen when you confront what’s impossible.

This is the aspect of big dreams and everything will be exaggerated. At first, it will feel fantastic as the opportunity seems limitless. But eventually you’ll encounter the comedown or withdrawal.

Still, there’s hope. There is something to work with. Look very carefully at the core potential because there is room for growth. But as the issue expands, keep checking and rechecking that your hopes are in line with reality. if you encounter a crisis of faith, know there’s a reason your faith is being challenged.

This square will reoccur on:

  • June 16th (18 deg, Jupiter Rx)

  • September 21st (17 deg, Neptune Rx)

You’ll be encountering this dream again, so this is only your first shot.

In direct contrast to the above, we have a strict conjunction between Mercury and Saturn. Rules and limits (Saturn) will be clearly identified or communicated (Mercury). You’ll know (or be told) what’s possible and what isn’t. Your focus will be forcefully centered on one issue.

This can ground you as you deal with the Jupiter/Neptune square, because there will be no excuses – what’s real or true will be unmistakable. Use this focus to zero in on what’s possible, and stick with those parameters. If anything involving Jupiter/Neptune falls outside those parameters, question it.

If you manage these energies carefully, today can be a day of significant manifestation.

Interestingly, on June 16th Mercury in Cancer will form a separating oppose to Saturn Rx in Capricorn (18-19 deg) and on September 21st Mercury in Libra will be applying to a square with Saturn (at 12-13 deg). The current conjunction is a new beginning: Mercury/Saturn will clearly define what’s starting. The opposition will deliver results (again, clearly defined) and the square between Mercury in Libra and Saturn will be a final crisis of rules/boundaries versus saying it nicely or glossing over reality. Perhaps some hard questions about a relationship. So this entire Jupiter/Neptune dance will be underscored by some very strict information or parameters on communication. The focus on reality will be continually enforced.

January 13th, 2019: Fantasy Versus Reality

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

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

  • Mercury in Capricorn conjunct Saturn (12 deg)

  • Jupiter in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces (14 deg)

Jupiter makes the first of three euphoric squares to Neptune. Jupiter expands Neptunes dreams and Neptune dissolves any connection to reality Jupiter might have. 14 deg Sag in your chart is where growth is happening and 14 deg Pisces is where you can glimpse something that transcends all possibilities. There’s magic here.

But add in the tension of the square and you get a crisis of faith (Jupiter) versus disbelief (Neptune), religion (Jupiter) versus spirituality (Neptune) or truth (Jupiter) versus deceit (Neptune). What’s possible versus what’s impossible. And between the two you have friction that prodes you forward, urging you to do something incredible.

The breakthroughs happen when you confront what’s impossible.

This is the aspect of big dreams and everything will be exaggerated. At first, it will feel fantastic as the opportunity seems limitless. But eventually you’ll encounter the comedown or withdrawal.

Still, there’s hope. There is something to work with. Look very carefully at the core potential because there is room for growth. But as the issue expands, keep checking and rechecking that your hopes are in line with reality. if you encounter a crisis of faith, know there’s a reason your faith is being challenged.

This square will reoccur on:

  • June 16th (18 deg, Jupiter Rx)

  • September 21st (17 deg, Neptune Rx)

You’ll be encountering this dream again, so this is only your first shot.

In direct contrast to the above, we have a strict conjunction between Mercury and Saturn. Rules and limits (Saturn) will be clearly identified or communicated (Mercury). You’ll know (or be told) what’s possible and what isn’t. Your focus will be forcefully centered on one issue.

This can ground you as you deal with the Jupiter/Neptune square, because there will be no excuses – what’s real or true will be unmistakable. Use this focus to zero in on what’s possible, and stick with those parameters. If anything involving Jupiter/Neptune falls outside those parameters, question it.

If you manage these energies carefully, today can be a day of significant manifestation.

Interestingly, on June 16th Mercury in Cancer will form a separating oppose to Saturn Rx in Capricorn (18-19 deg) and on September 21st Mercury in Libra will be applying to a square with Saturn (at 12-13 deg). The current conjunction is a new beginning: Mercury/Saturn will clearly define what’s starting. The opposition will deliver results (again, clearly defined) and the square between Mercury in Libra and Saturn will be a final crisis of rules/boundaries versus saying it nicely or glossing over reality. Perhaps some hard questions about a relationship. So this entire Jupiter/Neptune dance will be underscored by some very strict information or parameters on communication. The focus on reality will be continually enforced.

January 13th, 2019: Fantasy Versus Reality

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

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

  • Mercury in Capricorn conjunct Saturn (12 deg)

  • Jupiter in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces (14 deg)

Jupiter makes the first of three euphoric squares to Neptune. Jupiter expands Neptunes dreams and Neptune dissolves any connection to reality Jupiter might have. 14 deg Sag in your chart is where growth is happening and 14 deg Pisces is where you can glimpse something that transcends all possibilities. There’s magic here.

But add in the tension of the square and you get a crisis of faith (Jupiter) versus disbelief (Neptune), religion (Jupiter) versus spirituality (Neptune) or truth (Jupiter) versus deceit (Neptune). What’s possible versus what’s impossible. And between the two you have friction that prodes you forward, urging you to do something incredible.

The breakthroughs happen when you confront what’s impossible.

This is the aspect of big dreams and everything will be exaggerated. At first, it will feel fantastic as the opportunity seems limitless. But eventually you’ll encounter the comedown or withdrawal.

Still, there’s hope. There is something to work with. Look very carefully at the core potential because there is room for growth. But as the issue expands, keep checking and rechecking that your hopes are in line with reality. if you encounter a crisis of faith, know there’s a reason your faith is being challenged.

This square will reoccur on:

  • June 16th (18 deg, Jupiter Rx)

  • September 21st (17 deg, Neptune Rx)

You’ll be encountering this dream again, so this is only your first shot.

In direct contrast to the above, we have a strict conjunction between Mercury and Saturn. Rules and limits (Saturn) will be clearly identified or communicated (Mercury). You’ll know (or be told) what’s possible and what isn’t. Your focus will be forcefully centered on one issue.

This can ground you as you deal with the Jupiter/Neptune square, because there will be no excuses – what’s real or true will be unmistakable. Use this focus to zero in on what’s possible, and stick with those parameters. If anything involving Jupiter/Neptune falls outside those parameters, question it.

If you manage these energies carefully, today can be a day of significant manifestation.

Interestingly, on June 16th Mercury in Cancer will form a separating oppose to Saturn Rx in Capricorn (18-19 deg) and on September 21st Mercury in Libra will be applying to a square with Saturn (at 12-13 deg). The current conjunction is a new beginning: Mercury/Saturn will clearly define what’s starting. The opposition will deliver results (again, clearly defined) and the square between Mercury in Libra and Saturn will be a final crisis of rules/boundaries versus saying it nicely or glossing over reality. Perhaps some hard questions about a relationship. So this entire Jupiter/Neptune dance will be underscored by some very strict information or parameters on communication. The focus on reality will be continually enforced.

The Magic Window

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December 24th, 2018: Reasons to Celebrate and Questions to Ask

Viggo Johansen

Viggo Johansen

  • Waning Inconjunct between the Leo Moon and Capricorn Sun (3 deg)

  • Mercury in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces (13 deg)

Waning Inconjunct

The Waning Inconjunct presents an adjustment to the results of December 22nd’s Full Moon – despite the seriousness of Capricorn, Leo will stir things up with a reminder that there’s something to rejoice in or put the spotlight on. Playfulness and joy may not be energies that you feel like embracing, but the inconjunct always asks that you find a way to integrate incompatible issues.

On Christmas Eve, consider what you have to celebrate. Even if you’ve been weighed down by responsibilities or family issues, perhaps you need to take a break, take a mild risk or enjoy what you’ve accomplished this year. You’re not forgetting about the heavier stuff but you are taking pride in how you’ve held it together.

Mercury/Neptune

While the illusions and confusion of the Mercury/Neptune square may initially make it difficult to rejoice, remember that this is actually the conclusion of November 16th’s applying square (which faded when Mercury stationed Rx and backed away).

That initial whisper or promise was almost but not quite. You glimpsed something more (or something suspicious) as Neptune expanded Mercury in Sag’s big, buoyant words (which may have sounded too good to be true). And now you’ll see the truth- the square is a crisis but also a turning point. After the fog lifts there may be some disappointment, but you’ll know exactly what’s real and what isn’t.

Mercury in Sag can also be about words of faith which are undermined by Neptune’s doubts. Again, there will be a crisis but then you’ll come out the other side. Your faith may be tested and questions may be asked. Wouldn’t you like to know the answer?

December 24th, 2018: Reasons to Celebrate and Questions to Ask

Viggo Johansen

Viggo Johansen

  • Waning Inconjunct between the Leo Moon and Capricorn Sun (3 deg)

  • Mercury in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces (13 deg)

Waning Inconjunct

The Waning Inconjunct presents an adjustment to the results of December 22nd’s Full Moon – despite the seriousness of Capricorn, Leo will stir things up with a reminder that there’s something to rejoice in or put the spotlight on. Playfulness and joy may not be energies that you feel like embracing, but the inconjunct always asks that you find a way to integrate incompatible issues.

On Christmas Eve, consider what you have to celebrate. Even if you’ve been weighed down by responsibilities or family issues, perhaps you need to take a break, take a mild risk or enjoy what you’ve accomplished this year. You’re not forgetting about the heavier stuff but you are taking pride in how you’ve held it together.

Mercury/Neptune

While the illusions and confusion of the Mercury/Neptune square may initially make it difficult to rejoice, remember that this is actually the conclusion of November 16th’s applying square (which faded when Mercury stationed Rx and backed away).

That initial whisper or promise was almost but not quite. You glimpsed something more (or something suspicious) as Neptune expanded Mercury in Sag’s big, buoyant words (which may have sounded too good to be true). And now you’ll see the truth- the square is a crisis but also a turning point. After the fog lifts there may be some disappointment, but you’ll know exactly what’s real and what isn’t.

Mercury in Sag can also be about words of faith which are undermined by Neptune’s doubts. Again, there will be a crisis but then you’ll come out the other side. Your faith may be tested and questions may be asked. Wouldn’t you like to know the answer?

December 21st, 2018: A Day for More

Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels

Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels

  • Mercury conjunct Jupiter in Sagittarius (9 deg)

  • Mercury/Jupiter in Sagittarius sextile Vesta in Aquarius (9 deg)

  • Venus in Scorpio trine Neptune in Pisces (13 deg)

A day for more, with energies that encourage you to rise above anything petty or restrictive. Note that these influences are given extra oomph by today’s Winter Solstice (the Sun’s Capricorn ingress).

Mercury/Jupiter

Mercury/Jupiter can be a high point for wisdom, insight, the sales pitch or good news. Mercury’s info and communication are expanded by Jupiter, blending facts with ideals and details with optimism.

Excellent for learning, delivering a message (especially one that features new information) or seeing the whole story along with the details. This is all powered up by Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius, for extra expansion. This conjunction previously occurred on November 27th (at 4 deg) when Mercury was Rx. At that time, you may have encountered the same issue but had to deal with questions or delays. Now the questions have been answered and the delay has been lifted – you can surge ahead with what you know.

Note the sextile to Vesta (devotion) which adds focus on an unusual or innovative (Aquarius) area. This can truly be a moment where you break through a mental/verbal barrier or experience a leap of understanding.

Venus/Neptune

Venus/Neptune continues the theme of openness, as relationships/money/self-esteem/values harmonize with Neptune’s compassion and dreams. What you want/love has depth (Scorpio) and transcendence (Neptune) for an intensely romantic, creative or giving influence. There’s more of what you want to go around, although it’s not all about you (and you’ll be fine with that). Neptune increases Venus in Scorpio’s flow of love/value/desire while adding a touch of refined creativity or selflessness – the trine gives it a natural flow (what you want or want to give will unfold easily, if it’s meant to be).

In certain cases, if this energy is distorted, Neptune might enable the slide into something addictive or unhealthy (you want it even though it’s bad for you). Use the Mercury/Jupiter conjunction to get a full understanding of what’s going on – there will be no excuses.

December 13th, 2018: Ceres in Scorpio Trine Neptune

   Jacek Malczewski

Jacek Malczewski

  • Neptune in Pisces trine Ceres in Scorpio (13 deg)

Here we have unconditional nurturing. Ceres is mother’s nurturing, and in Scorpio, it is complete and fearless. Neptune dissolves boundaries and elevates this to something that approaches transcendence or sacrifice. The ease of the trine makes it effortless.

You might be nurturing something profound within yourself (deep self-care) or looking after someone who needs your love and protection. Scorpio’s Fixed nature means the ultimate commitment while Neptune’s energy of release is a gentle reminder that nothing is permanent – Ceres is part of a larger cycle. Perhaps you are experiencing a loss/death which is also a crucial part of the cycle of nurturing. The passage from one stage to the next can happen with tenderness and devotion.

December 13th, 2018: Ceres in Scorpio Trine Neptune

   Jacek Malczewski

Jacek Malczewski

  • Neptune in Pisces trine Ceres in Scorpio (13 deg)

Here we have unconditional nurturing. Ceres is mother’s nurturing, and in Scorpio, it is complete and fearless. Neptune dissolves boundaries and elevates this to something that approaches transcendence or sacrifice. The ease of the trine makes it effortless.

You might be nurturing something profound within yourself (deep self-care) or looking after someone who needs your love and protection. Scorpio’s Fixed nature means the ultimate commitment while Neptune’s energy of release is a gentle reminder that nothing is permanent – Ceres is part of a larger cycle. Perhaps you are experiencing a loss/death which is also a crucial part of the cycle of nurturing. The passage from one stage to the next can happen with tenderness and devotion.

December 8th, 2018: Lilith’s Strategies

  John White Alexander

John White Alexander

  • Pallas in Libra trine Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (13 deg)

  • Pallas in Libra inconjunct Neptune in Pisces (13 deg)

Pallas in Libra is relationship strategies, and BML in Aquarius is the rebellious, powerful woman who disrupts the status quo. When the two harmonize, Lilith has some sharp strategies that allow her to make savvy changes within a social context.

Libra is one-on-one and Aquarius is the group, so this tells us that taboo or shocking women’s issues will reach across all social levels. But the taboo content will be well received by others – what’s usually unacceptable can be delivered in a balanced way (Pallas in Libra is the graceful battle plan).

However, Pallas’ inconjunct to Neptune is a caution to ground these strategies in the real world. It will be easy to get carried away with a higher mission and forget that this involves real people. At the same time, don’t lose sight of the fact that forgiveness and acceptance must be factored into this. Pure strategy without compassion (in this case) can be quite chilly.