Aquarius New Moon. This new week is powerfully influenced by a powerful New Moon on Monday February 4; encouraging quietness, stillness and reflection. Maybe you’ve already felt these lunar vibes at work through an overwhelming sense of laziness, fatigue and/or an urge for rest over the last few days. In this time of idleness, how […]
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February 1st, 2019: Raw Power and Transcendence
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Mars in Aries square Pluto in Capricorn (21 deg)
Vesta enters Pisces
Mars/Pluto
Mars (conscious actions, anger) in a crisis-ridden square to Pluto (power and unconscious motivations) suggests powerful eruptions that are driven by things you’re not fully aware of. The crisis lies in the tension between unconscious and conscious – actions don’t align with motivations, and the result is usually something frustrated, hostile or even violent. Especially with Mars at full force in aggressive Aries.
So the key here is awareness. Before you do it or lash out, pay attention to what’s driving you. What do you really want to accomplish? Chances are there will be a deep push that feels urgent – life or death, even if the situation is something mundane like arguing over who takes out the garbage. Tune into the urgency, because it’s a doorway into what’s really motivating you (a simmering issue).
The risk is doing something out of proportion to the external circumstances. Don’t allow yourself to get carried away by what you haven’t fully identified. Too, someone could be attempting to manipulate you with domineering actions. Again, know that there’s more beneath the surface.
On the plus side, the square always suggests a corner that can be turned. And this aspect is tremendously powerful. If directed correctly, your actions can permanently transform a situation.
Think about that.
This is a First Quarter Square, which means you’ll be pushed to do something. But it’s not the start – the actual kickoff of this issue was April 26th, 2018 when Mars conjoined Pluto Rx at 21 deg Capricorn. Now you’ve reached the crisis and turning point.
Vesta
Vesta’s focus turns towards unseen matters as she enters Pisces. Here we have devotion to all things spiritual, creative and compassionate. Devotion can become heightened if you get hooked into a higher ideal or dream- this transit favours meditation, visionary work and prayer.
Vesta can become fixated on an issue, and if that happens to be something you feel requires your sacrifice, you can end up losing a great deal. Sometimes sacrifices are necessary, but sometimes they’re misguided.
Vesta will exit Pisces for Aries on April 3rd, 2019.
Vesta into Pisces and Mars/Pluto create an interesting contrast. Consider where your motivations are pushing you – Vesta’s higher focus suggests a transformation for the better. Can you feel the two energies? You’ll certainly feel Mars/Pluto’s raw power (or powerful manipulations) but see if you can sense a shift in focus to something that allows you to transcend or release (Pisces).
February 1st, 2019: Raw Power and Transcendence
Photo by Joy Anne Pura from Pexels
Mars in Aries square Pluto in Capricorn (21 deg)
Vesta enters Pisces
Mars/Pluto
Mars (conscious actions, anger) in a crisis-ridden square to Pluto (power and unconscious motivations) suggests powerful eruptions that are driven by things you’re not fully aware of. The crisis lies in the tension between unconscious and conscious – actions don’t align with motivations, and the result is usually something frustrated, hostile or even violent. Especially with Mars at full force in aggressive Aries.
So the key here is awareness. Before you do it or lash out, pay attention to what’s driving you. What do you really want to accomplish? Chances are there will be a deep push that feels urgent – life or death, even if the situation is something mundane like arguing over who takes out the garbage. Tune into the urgency, because it’s a doorway into what’s really motivating you (a simmering issue).
The risk is doing something out of proportion to the external circumstances. Don’t allow yourself to get carried away by what you haven’t fully identified. Too, someone could be attempting to manipulate you with domineering actions. Again, know that there’s more beneath the surface.
On the plus side, the square always suggests a corner that can be turned. And this aspect is tremendously powerful. If directed correctly, your actions can permanently transform a situation.
Think about that.
This is a First Quarter Square, which means you’ll be pushed to do something. But it’s not the start – the actual kickoff of this issue was April 26th, 2018 when Mars conjoined Pluto Rx at 21 deg Capricorn. Now you’ve reached the crisis and turning point.
Vesta
Vesta’s focus turns towards unseen matters as she enters Pisces. Here we have devotion to all things spiritual, creative and compassionate. Devotion can become heightened if you get hooked into a higher ideal or dream- this transit favours meditation, visionary work and prayer.
Vesta can become fixated on an issue, and if that happens to be something you feel requires your sacrifice, you can end up losing a great deal. Sometimes sacrifices are necessary, but sometimes they’re misguided.
Vesta will exit Pisces for Aries on April 3rd, 2019.
Vesta into Pisces and Mars/Pluto create an interesting contrast. Consider where your motivations are pushing you – Vesta’s higher focus suggests a transformation for the better. Can you feel the two energies? You’ll certainly feel Mars/Pluto’s raw power (or powerful manipulations) but see if you can sense a shift in focus to something that allows you to transcend or release (Pisces).
Complications Exposed | Astrology Horoscope
Good day!! This could be a quite stimulating week as we’re bound to making an important decision in where we’re most likely to invest our time, energy or money. We’ll inspect where strengths and weaknesses are located, imagining what we’d be willing to work and be responsible for – according to our intentions under the […]
February 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 […]
January 25th, 2019: A Good Day to Do It
Waning Trine between the Libra Moon and Aquarius Sun (5 deg)
Mars in Aries trine Jupiter in Sagittarius (16 deg)
Ceres enters Sagittarius
Easy Flow
The Waning Trine encourages a natural flow between Libra’s one-on-one connections and Aquarius’ energy of the group/public. Personal and detached blend in a light, easy way – this encourages connections at all levels as public merges with partnerships and vice versa. Excellent for reaching out to others in a way that’s relatable to all. If you want to make a connection with someone new (or a new group) but you’re not sure how you’ll be received, this is your moment.
Mars/Jupiter add fuel to the above as actions are buoyed by faith and confidence. Starting something new or doing something that requires a bit of courage can work out as Jupiter graces efforts with good timing and luck. Follow the path of least resistance and just do it- see where it leads you. Jupiter also increases Mars’ energy, so this is the time to tackle a difficult project.
Ceres
Ceres into Sagittarius broadens the scope of nurturing and adds optimism to the cycle of care and loss. The urge to nurture more can increase (or you may discover that there’s more to look after). You’re not forgetting that loss is part of the cycle, but Sagittarius encourages you to look beyond the moment of grief – there’s a bigger picture that includes faith in something to look forward to (a reason or a truth). Even if there is no reason for what you’re losing, Sagittarius says that it doesn’t matter – the cycle keeps rolling and life continues.
Ceres in Sag can be helpful to those who have recently endured a loss, or who are in the midst of nurturing someone who is ill. This transit reminds you that there is always more on the horizon, even if you can’t see it right now. This transit can reignite your desire to care and nurture (yourself or something else). There could be an expansion of the urge to mother, protect or feed.
In mundane matters, this transit can emphasize the legal, philosophical or educational themes around food, mother/child dynamics or being a caregiver. Note that Jupiter (ruler of Sag) trining Mars energizes this ingress with courage – is it time to kick off a more assertive approach to nurturing? You can probably accomplish more than you think.
Ceres’ transit of Sagittarius will be extended due to her retrograde:
April 9th, 2019: stations Rx at 14 deg
July 17th, 2019: stations direct at 0 deg
November 15th, 2019: Capricorn ingress
January 25th, 2019: A Good Day to Do It
Waning Trine between the Libra Moon and Aquarius Sun (5 deg)
Mars in Aries trine Jupiter in Sagittarius (16 deg)
Ceres enters Sagittarius
Easy Flow
The Waning Trine encourages a natural flow between Libra’s one-on-one connections and Aquarius’ energy of the group/public. Personal and detached blend in a light, easy way – this encourages connections at all levels as public merges with partnerships and vice versa. Excellent for reaching out to others in a way that’s relatable to all. If you want to make a connection with someone new (or a new group) but you’re not sure how you’ll be received, this is your moment.
Mars/Jupiter add fuel to the above as actions are buoyed by faith and confidence. Starting something new or doing something that requires a bit of courage can work out as Jupiter graces efforts with good timing and luck. Follow the path of least resistance and just do it- see where it leads you. Jupiter also increases Mars’ energy, so this is the time to tackle a difficult project.
Ceres
Ceres into Sagittarius broadens the scope of nurturing and adds optimism to the cycle of care and loss. The urge to nurture more can increase (or you may discover that there’s more to look after). You’re not forgetting that loss is part of the cycle, but Sagittarius encourages you to look beyond the moment of grief – there’s a bigger picture that includes faith in something to look forward to (a reason or a truth). Even if there is no reason for what you’re losing, Sagittarius says that it doesn’t matter – the cycle keeps rolling and life continues.
Ceres in Sag can be helpful to those who have recently endured a loss, or who are in the midst of nurturing someone who is ill. This transit reminds you that there is always more on the horizon, even if you can’t see it right now. This transit can reignite your desire to care and nurture (yourself or something else). There could be an expansion of the urge to mother, protect or feed.
In mundane matters, this transit can emphasize the legal, philosophical or educational themes around food, mother/child dynamics or being a caregiver. Note that Jupiter (ruler of Sag) trining Mars energizes this ingress with courage – is it time to kick off a more assertive approach to nurturing? You can probably accomplish more than you think.
Ceres’ transit of Sagittarius will be extended due to her retrograde:
April 9th, 2019: stations Rx at 14 deg
July 17th, 2019: stations direct at 0 deg
November 15th, 2019: Capricorn ingress
January 21st, 2019: Pain and Healing
Mars in Aries square Saturn in Capricorn (13 deg)
Chiron in Pisces trine Ceres in Scorpio (28 deg)
Mars/Saturn
Mars/Saturn is blocked actions. There is nothing easy about this one – you’ll want to push forward immediately (Aries) but a rule, limit or authority (Saturn) will challenge you. You may experience this as coming to a full stop, or being pressured to work harder when your energy is limited. But the square also means there’s a corner to turn – it’s an active aspect so you’re not meant to sit there and do nothing.
However, you can’t charge ahead or openly express your anger/passion. You’ll have to show restraint, obey a higher law and dig in to do the work that’s demanded. Saturn always means there’s more work, so consider what your duty is. Where do you have to focus? When Mars in Aries is controlled, the output can be incredibly effective. Strength increases as you encounter resistance – you build fortitude and muscle. But you’ll have to slow down and be patient.
True courage (Aries) will consist of moving forward (with control) in the face of obstacles.
Chiron/Ceres
Chiron trine Ceres brings a smooth, deep flow of assistance. Ceres in Scorpio is profound nurturing – nurturing through pain, loss and the darkest moments under the shadow of death (the knowledge that nothing remains forever). Trine Chiron, we have the unconditional acceptance that nurturing often accompanies pain. It can hurt to care for someone. Or, caring for yourself requires total acceptance (and forgiveness of) your wounds.
The blend of pain, healing and nurturing flows together seamlessly, so this awareness might help you deal with the obstructions of Mars/Saturn, which can feel like punishment. Whether you’re encountering physical limits, excess work or a struggle with authority, know that there’s healing available if you open yourself up to it.
January 21st, 2019: Pain and Healing
Mars in Aries square Saturn in Capricorn (13 deg)
Chiron in Pisces trine Ceres in Scorpio (28 deg)
Mars/Saturn
Mars/Saturn is blocked actions. There is nothing easy about this one – you’ll want to push forward immediately (Aries) but a rule, limit or authority (Saturn) will challenge you. You may experience this as coming to a full stop, or being pressured to work harder when your energy is limited. But the square also means there’s a corner to turn – it’s an active aspect so you’re not meant to sit there and do nothing.
However, you can’t charge ahead or openly express your anger/passion. You’ll have to show restraint, obey a higher law and dig in to do the work that’s demanded. Saturn always means there’s more work, so consider what your duty is. Where do you have to focus? When Mars in Aries is controlled, the output can be incredibly effective. Strength increases as you encounter resistance – you build fortitude and muscle. But you’ll have to slow down and be patient.
True courage (Aries) will consist of moving forward (with control) in the face of obstacles.
Chiron/Ceres
Chiron trine Ceres brings a smooth, deep flow of assistance. Ceres in Scorpio is profound nurturing – nurturing through pain, loss and the darkest moments under the shadow of death (the knowledge that nothing remains forever). Trine Chiron, we have the unconditional acceptance that nurturing often accompanies pain. It can hurt to care for someone. Or, caring for yourself requires total acceptance (and forgiveness of) your wounds.
The blend of pain, healing and nurturing flows together seamlessly, so this awareness might help you deal with the obstructions of Mars/Saturn, which can feel like punishment. Whether you’re encountering physical limits, excess work or a struggle with authority, know that there’s healing available if you open yourself up to it.
Setting The Heart on Fire | Astrology Horoscope
Powerful energy continues to vibrate and overflow into this brand new week under the transformative Leo Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse/Blood Moon/Super/Wolf Moon shortly after midnight, on Monday January 21. New Moon intentions (from January 4) will peak, expelling a new level of radiance and magick from this sacred spotlight. What has remained secretive, hidden and/or unknown will […]