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April 5th, 2017: Patience Required

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  • Mars in Taurus trine Pluto in Capricorn: 19 degrees
  • Saturn stations Rx in Sagittarius: 27 degrees

Conscious, deliberate actions (Mars) harmonize with unconscious impulses and power (Pluto). The result is tremendous will that flows naturally. You can uncover something valuable, or make gradual progress. Taurus grounds Capricorn’s ambition in the present, and Capricorn prods Taurus forward. 

But don’t expect quick or showy results. Earth signs (especially Taurus) move slowly. And Saturn Rx (ruler of Capricorn) will intensify responsibilities, delay goals, or call for a reassessment of the rules. Any progress you make may feel incremental, or useless. Don’t get discouraged – you’re doing something real, although the final results may not be apparent for some time. Saturn will station direct on August 25th (21 degrees Sagittarius) and Mars will conjoin the Leo North Node on August 27th (at 24 degrees). Actions will be aligned with attention-grabbing progress, and it will be obvious (Leo). 

Until then, it’s a time of patience and steady action. You can push past a block, and it should happen naturally. Yes, even with Saturn Rx. Overcoming that block may be part of the review process. Trust that your efforts are making a difference. 

Note that Saturn stations Rx on the evening of April 5th or morning of April 6th, depending on your time zone. 

 

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Mars’ Transit of Taurus: Deliberate Efforts

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Jan Lievens

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Mars enters Taurus on March 9th. Action decreases, but has greater impact. Deliberate efforts and patience are the manifestors here – actions will have tangible results. This is a building transit, and you need to dig deeply into what you already have. Taurus is always about existing resources. How can you make the most of what you have? What are you trying to grow?

This is also about the basics. No convoluted plans or jet-propelled ascents. Keep it simple, slow and steady. 

Mars in Taurus will be in mutual reception with Venus Rx in Aries . There’s an energetic exchange happening between the planets of action and attraction. What do you want, and how do you get it? Mars can help you navigate Venus Rx, by grounding you with an instinctive understanding of who contributes to your stability, and what has maximum value. If you really want something, Mars in Taurus asks you to prove it with sustainable actions. Only do what you can keep doing for the long haul. 

With Mars in a Fixed Earth sign, and Venus moving in reverse, matters involving money, relationships, self-esteem and anger will slow right down. If you’re pushing for quick results, forget it. There’s more to evaluate in the Taurus and Aries sections of your chart. Aries is the sign of independence, and Taurus is about self-reliance. As you review or intensify your personal fire, you can build up your inner resources.

And this about you, not them. Forget about how you can attract Mr. X or make Mrs. Y happy. This is about what you want for yourself. Consider what turns you on, what makes you feel beautiful, what helps you thrive. Try to view external connections through this lens. These are the first two signs of the zodiac – you’re laying the foundation and trying this persona/lifestyle/job on for size. 

Here are the aspects Mars in Taurus will make:

  • March 14th: trine the North Node (3 deg Virgo)
  • March 14th: inconjunct Black Moon Lilith (3 deg Sagittarius)
  • March 27th: sextile Neptune (12 deg Pisces)
  • March 29th: trine Juno (14 deg Capricorn)
  • April 4th: inconjunct Jupiter Rx (18 deg Libra)
  • April 6th: trine Pluto (19 deg Capricorn)
  • April 10th: conjunct Ceres (22 deg)
  • April 13th: sextile Vesta (24 deg Cancer)
  • April 16th: sextile Chiron/Venus (26 deg Pisces)
  • April 17th: inconjunct Saturn Rx (27 deg Sagittarius)
  • April 21st: Gemini ingress

 

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Dancing for Myself | Venus RX, Mars enters Taurus, Virgo Full Moon

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As we move through the recent dust storm from the solar eclipse, an opportunity exists this week… to quietly observe the tattered remains of our surroundings. As old growth is rejuvenated, freshly planted seeds also begin to sprout; creating a fresh perspective for new starts with the complimentary aspects between Sun (ego), Mercury (thoughts, communications) and Pluto (transformation). Venus Retrograde. As we […]

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Astrology of Now: Fireworks!

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Fiery energy is gathering around the coming eclipse on February 26. We are in an unusually unstable period. The times are angry enough and polarised enough already. Know that the planets are stirring the pot this week and next, adding a huge dollop of chilli to the cosmic soup. Be cautious, calculate your actions, be prepared for unexpected arguments — and brilliant brain waves. We may all have to confront something or someone over the next few weeks, bravehearts. Let’s break it down. Mars Mars, the planet of aggression, war and action (and chilli peppers), smacks into Uranus, the planet of electricity, the unexpected and rebellion, […]

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Release Your Creativity | Solar Eclipse, Pisces New Moon, Mercury enters Pisces

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We may find ourselves straying from intentions and goals this week, while lingering toward the unexpected distractions and discoveries from the Mercury/Uranus sextile on Monday February 20, and fruitful Mercury/Jupiter RX trine on Tuesday February 21. With awareness and mindfulness, we could find what we’re looking for with a grounding Mercury/Saturn sextile on Thursday February 23 – so […]

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