Tag: Libra

September 16th, 2019: Mercury Opposite Chiron

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  • Mercury in Libra opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (4 deg)

Mercury in Libra wants to say the nice thing and gloss over the painful stuff. The opposition to Chiron says this will be difficult, because almost anything will activate a sore spot or sound awkward. In fact, you may find that more you try to be polite, the more likely you are to say the wrong thing. Wounds/sensitivities may be projected so that everything sounds hurtful. Watch for backhanded compliments (passive-aggressive) or compliments that are genuine but rub someone the wrong way (unintentionally hurtful).

Compromise and diplomacy will not be favoured. You probably won’t see the painful words coming because Mercury in Libra is not blunt. Focus on the unpleasant issue and talk about it as best you can. Accept that the discussion will not be smooth, but Chiron shouldn’t be ignored. This could also be a good time to apologize.

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September 16th, 2019: Mercury Opposite Chiron

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  • Mercury in Libra opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (4 deg)

Mercury in Libra wants to say the nice thing and gloss over the painful stuff. The opposition to Chiron says this will be difficult, because almost anything will activate a sore spot or sound awkward. In fact, you may find that more you try to be polite, the more likely you are to say the wrong thing. Wounds/sensitivities may be projected so that everything sounds hurtful. Watch for backhanded compliments (passive-aggressive) or compliments that are genuine but rub someone the wrong way (unintentionally hurtful).

Compromise and diplomacy will not be favoured. You probably won’t see the painful words coming because Mercury in Libra is not blunt. Focus on the unpleasant issue and talk about it as best you can. Accept that the discussion will not be smooth, but Chiron shouldn’t be ignored. This could also be a good time to apologize.

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Mercury’s Transit of Libra

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Mercury enters Libra on September 14th at 3:14 AM EDT. Communication is focused on harmonious exchanges – what’s polite and socially acceptable. This is the transit of diplomacy and active listening: hear what the other person is saying and then respond accordingly, rather than focusing on what you’re going to say while they’re talking.

On the minus side, this transit can encourage the sugary gloss over uncomfortable subjects. Too, there can be unbalanced discussions and ideas that tip towards one extreme then tilt in the other direction. It may be difficult to get the real story amongst the back and forth. Also, keep an eye out for the projection and indirect communication- Mercury in Libra does not come out and ask/complain/insult directly. There’s a dance where the real issue is obscured behind the sweet words and you find yourself saying what the other person wanted to address (or vice versa). Or, you suspect there’s a barb hidden in the compliment but it’s so skillfully delivered that you’re not sure.

It’s always better to own your words, but during this transit you may find yourself caught up in confusing verbal hand offs and uneasy backhanded compliments.

The best use of this energy is to explore both sides of any discussion/idea, then find the midpoint – that sweet spot that integrates opposing ideas. This is Mercury in Libra’s real talent, and it’s not easy. But sometimes it’s essential to integrate the opposition.

Here are the aspects Mercury in Libra will make:

  • Sept 16th: opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (4 deg)

  • Sept 17th: inconjunct Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Sept 20th: sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (11 deg)

  • Sept 22nd: square Saturn Rx in Capricorn (13 deg)

  • Sept 22nd: square the Nodes in Capricorn/Cancer (14 deg)

  • Sept 23rd: inconjunct Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (15 deg)

  • Sept 24th: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (16 deg)

  • Sept 24th: sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (17 deg)

  • Sept 26th: square Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)

  • Oct 1st: inconjunct Vesta Rx in Taurus (27 deg)

  • Oct 3rd: Scorpio ingress

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Mercury’s Transit of Libra

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Photo by Rodolfo Clix from Pexels

Mercury enters Libra on September 14th at 3:14 AM EDT. Communication is focused on harmonious exchanges – what’s polite and socially acceptable. This is the transit of diplomacy and active listening: hear what the other person is saying and then respond accordingly, rather than focusing on what you’re going to say while they’re talking.

On the minus side, this transit can encourage the sugary gloss over uncomfortable subjects. Too, there can be unbalanced discussions and ideas that tip towards one extreme then tilt in the other direction. It may be difficult to get the real story amongst the back and forth. Also, keep an eye out for the projection and indirect communication- Mercury in Libra does not come out and ask/complain/insult directly. There’s a dance where the real issue is obscured behind the sweet words and you find yourself saying what the other person wanted to address (or vice versa). Or, you suspect there’s a barb hidden in the compliment but it’s so skillfully delivered that you’re not sure.

It’s always better to own your words, but during this transit you may find yourself caught up in confusing verbal hand offs and uneasy backhanded compliments.

The best use of this energy is to explore both sides of any discussion/idea, then find the midpoint – that sweet spot that integrates opposing ideas. This is Mercury in Libra’s real talent, and it’s not easy. But sometimes it’s essential to integrate the opposition.

Here are the aspects Mercury in Libra will make:

  • Sept 16th: opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (4 deg)

  • Sept 17th: inconjunct Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Sept 20th: sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (11 deg)

  • Sept 22nd: square Saturn Rx in Capricorn (13 deg)

  • Sept 22nd: square the Nodes in Capricorn/Cancer (14 deg)

  • Sept 23rd: inconjunct Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (15 deg)

  • Sept 24th: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (16 deg)

  • Sept 24th: sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (17 deg)

  • Sept 26th: square Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)

  • Oct 1st: inconjunct Vesta Rx in Taurus (27 deg)

  • Oct 3rd: Scorpio ingress

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Venus’ Transit of Libra

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Venus enters Libra on September 14th at 9:42 AM EDT. This is one of her home signs, so she is powerful here.

Libra is the sign of harmony, relationships and beauty, so some people mistakenly underestimate this combination. Social grace and relating are emphasized but many do not view these as strengths. And Venus in Libra can be co-dependent as she is primarily concerned with what the other wants. So there will be a lot of projection, flirting and “Whatever you want is fine with me.”

But this is not weak energy. Never forget that Libra is a Cardinal sign and Venus in Libra uses her charm and grace to skillfully and assertively appeal to others (without appearing to be assertive). Her talent is appealing to you and making you feel like you’re the only one in the room for that moment. She can become what she senses you want, all the while maintaining her detached view of the situation. Libra is an Air sign, so connections involve analysis. Venus in Libra is the beautiful strategist.

When this energy is distorted, connections can be superficial. At her worst, Venus in Libra wants to be someone’s partner for the sake of partnership (she really doesn’t like being alone). The idea of romance is exalted but the messy realities of relationships are avoided. She can be a social climber, focusing on appearance.

But at her best, Venus in Libra is the ultimate partner, sensing exactly what her lover wants and giving it to him/her without sacrificing her values or integrity. She understands that strategic compromise is an essential part of any partnership and being someone’s devoted partner does not make her weak. Her strength lies in her ability to be assertive (Cardinal) in a graceful way. Venus in Libra is just as competitive as Aries, but she competes in a way that others can’t detect (until she’s won). Some may call this sneaky (or passive- aggressive) but really she just knows how to get what she wants.

It’s easy to smack someone across the chops with your assertiveness but it takes skill to position yourself ahead of the pack in a way that’s undetectable and appealing.

During this transit, pay attention to what you want in the guise of what others have (they will reflect your desires). It’s all about the other, and jealousy/comparison/competition will be emphasized. Also, look at the balance between you and your partner – do you give each other what you want or is it one-sided? Do you know how to compromise or do you compromise to the point where others use you?

Here are the aspects Venus in Libra will make:

  • Sep 17th: opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (4 deg)

  • Sept 19th: inconjunct Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Sept 24th: sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (11 deg)

  • Sept 25th: square Saturn in Capricorn (13 deg)

  • Sept 25th: square the Nodes in Capricorn/Cancer (14 deg)

  • Sept 27th: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (16 deg)

  • Sept 28th: sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (17 deg)

  • Oct 1st: square Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)

  • Oct 6th: inconjunct Vesta Rx in Taurus (27 deg)

  • Oct 8th: Scorpio ingress

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Venus’ Transit of Libra

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Photo by Louis from Pexels

Venus enters Libra on September 14th at 9:42 AM EDT. This is one of her home signs, so she is powerful here.

Libra is the sign of harmony, relationships and beauty, so some people mistakenly underestimate this combination. Social grace and relating are emphasized but many do not view these as strengths. And Venus in Libra can be co-dependent as she is primarily concerned with what the other wants. So there will be a lot of projection, flirting and “Whatever you want is fine with me.”

But this is not weak energy. Never forget that Libra is a Cardinal sign and Venus in Libra uses her charm and grace to skillfully and assertively appeal to others (without appearing to be assertive). Her talent is appealing to you and making you feel like you’re the only one in the room for that moment. She can become what she senses you want, all the while maintaining her detached view of the situation. Libra is an Air sign, so connections involve analysis. Venus in Libra is the beautiful strategist.

When this energy is distorted, connections can be superficial. At her worst, Venus in Libra wants to be someone’s partner for the sake of partnership (she really doesn’t like being alone). The idea of romance is exalted but the messy realities of relationships are avoided. She can be a social climber, focusing on appearance.

But at her best, Venus in Libra is the ultimate partner, sensing exactly what her lover wants and giving it to him/her without sacrificing her values or integrity. She understands that strategic compromise is an essential part of any partnership and being someone’s devoted partner does not make her weak. Her strength lies in her ability to be assertive (Cardinal) in a graceful way. Venus in Libra is just as competitive as Aries, but she competes in a way that others can’t detect (until she’s won). Some may call this sneaky (or passive- aggressive) but really she just knows how to get what she wants.

It’s easy to smack someone across the chops with your assertiveness but it takes skill to position yourself ahead of the pack in a way that’s undetectable and appealing.

During this transit, pay attention to what you want in the guise of what others have (they will reflect your desires). It’s all about the other, and jealousy/comparison/competition will be emphasized. Also, look at the balance between you and your partner – do you give each other what you want or is it one-sided? Do you know how to compromise or do you compromise to the point where others use you?

Here are the aspects Venus in Libra will make:

  • Sep 17th: opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (4 deg)

  • Sept 19th: inconjunct Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Sept 24th: sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (11 deg)

  • Sept 25th: square Saturn in Capricorn (13 deg)

  • Sept 25th: square the Nodes in Capricorn/Cancer (14 deg)

  • Sept 27th: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (16 deg)

  • Sept 28th: sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (17 deg)

  • Oct 1st: square Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)

  • Oct 6th: inconjunct Vesta Rx in Taurus (27 deg)

  • Oct 8th: Scorpio ingress

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Healing from the Heart | Starcana Cosmic Dirt

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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 […]

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September 2019 Tarotscope, A Tarot Horoscope

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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 […]

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Inner Reflections | Starcana Cosmic Dirt

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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 […]

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