Moving forward may be a bit challenging under a limited Mercury/Saturn square on Monday September 25. The path where our intrigue and interest has been leading us, may not be quite as satisfying as originally thought. And where we’re headed could have a few unexpected surprises and turns with the twisted Jupiter/Uranus opposition on Thursday September […]
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Steppenwolf
A man, who feels himself to be half wolf, wanders through the rainy night streets of a European city. He comes across a strange door in a wall and sees this sign, or thinks he sees it, but then does it disappear? Magic Theatre Admission not for everybody — Not for everybody — MAD PEOPLE ONLY Harry Haller, the protagonist of Hermann Hesse’s masterpiece, the short novel Steppenwolf, is having a bit of a crisis. Not only does his own life feel meaningless and empty, the world around him, especially the bourgeois world, seems hypocritical, deluded (and yet, and yet, strangely […]
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Hungry to Set Ourselves on Fire
Last week’s fiery Leo New Moon/Solar Eclipse was the main cosmic event. Did you feel it’s burn? And if so, how are you experiencing it’s scorching effects? Sensitivities and feelings became intense, as well as magnified and chaotic. This energy will continue to sizzle over the next three to six months, helping to create major […]
August 2nd/3rd: Last Call For Uranus Rx In Aries
Just a Little AstroEssence 3 August 2017 Satiation Through Dedication
By today, the 3rd, Uranus is retrograde at its position late in Aries. Unless this turnaround directly aspects a natal …
Being Heart-Centered. Venus enters Cancer, Uranus Retrograde, August Tarotscope
Venus enters Cancer. The week begins to sway in what holds most importance as Venus exits from friendly Gemini on Monday July 31, to enter domestic Cancer. The taste for fresh air and outside connections will slowly become less desirable, as home and inner security begin to hold much more weight over the next four weeks. […]
July 24th, 2017: Looking Ahead Despite The Limits
July 17th, 2017: Play It Smart, Not Crazy
- Venus in Gemini square Neptune Rx in Pisces: 14 degrees
- Mars in Cancer square Uranus in Aries: 28 degrees
When the planets of love (Venus) and sex (Mars) both make hard aspects to the outer planets, you know today has the potential to go off the rails. There could be an emotional pursuit of someone who doesn’t exist – you’re “in love” with their Instagram account. Or, the drunken text that seems edgy-sexy at the time. But you regret it the next morning.
Of course, this can be about other things. Venus is what you want and Mars is what you do to get it. Venus covers money, self-esteem, beauty and all social interactions. Mars is anger, violence, action.
Neptune’s blurry square can enhance a craving for something impossible, so you end up making the wrong choice (Gemini). Uranus’ push can trigger impulsive actions as you snap or take a risk. The root cause will probably involve a need (Cancer) that must be met ASAP.
As I wrote in this week’s horoscopes, Venus and Mars will calm down on the 18th with some beneficial aspects (post to follow on the 18th). So there is good potential here – Venus/Neptune can lead to something beautiful, compassionate and creative. Mars/Uranus can set you free as you give suffocating traditions/family the boot. The net result is expansion and opening. Exhale.
But you have to be careful today. Really careful. Think before you act. Consider your options. If you’re tempted to dive headfirst into something, ask yourself if it’s in your best interests. If you’re trying to open something up or pursue, control your impatience and move carefully. Do you really want X, or is something else at play?
June 20th, 2017: Mercury in Gemini Square Chiron
June 19th, 2017: Keep Talking
- Sun in Gemini square Chiron in Pisces: 28 degrees
- Mercury in Gemini trine the South Node in Aquarius/sextile the North Node in Leo
- Uranus in Aries conjunct Pallas: 27 degrees
Sun/Chiron suggests that painful choices/information may undermine confidence. The purpose of something (or your purpose) may be in question, due to doubts about competence. Attempts to skate over the sore spot will fail, because the square as crisis aspect indicates you must confront what hurts – perhaps putting yourself out there and openly discussing/learning will expose the wound. Once it’s exposed, you can deal with it. Rather than allowing the discomfort to shatter your purpose, consider both sides of the issue – ego and empathy, power and compassion.
Meanwhile, Mercury’s aspects to the Nodes encourage you to keep talking/reading/gathering information. The more you know, or the more information you share with others, the more successful your efforts to move forward will be. Key topics will involve the past, and how those events can be integrated into the future. Gemini is uniquely equipped for this, due to the ability to view both sides of the issue. This aspect is part of the Kite, discussed here.
Uranus/Pallas can trigger brilliant flashes of inspiration. Watch for bold, unusual strategies or odd patterns that suddenly catch your attention. There’s no logic to this one – it’s a lightening-in-a-bottle influence that can’t be rationalized. The initial idea may not make sense, but you should have a tingly feeling that you’re onto something big.
The Sun/Chiron square may shut you down, or shut you up. But today’s other aspects encourage you to keep talking. Keep looking for answers and consider all sides of your situation. It hurts right now, but the future beckons.