Tag: Aries

May 30th, 2017: Making Progress

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  • Mars in Gemini sextile Uranus in Aries: 26 degrees
  • Sun in Gemini sextile Vesta in Leo: 9 degrees
  • Mercury in Taurus trine Juno Rx in Capricorn: 17 degrees

Mars/Uranus triggers a hit of ingenuity, plus the courage to do something with it. Actions are driven by restlessness, and would normally be quite scattered, were it not for the Mars/Saturn opposition.  The ease of the sextile means impatient/risky efforts have a positive outlet. You can attempt something different without tripping. This is one aspect in the top of the Kite, described here. 

Vesta adds focus to the Sun in Gemini’s multitasking. One choice is easier to make – watch for a pull in a certain direction. The Sun rules Leo, adding extra shine and purpose to Vesta’s devotion. Creative work, and pride in what you’re bringing to life, is fuelled by new information, discussions or contacts. 

Mercury/Juno suggests calm relationship discussions, or signing a contract between partners. Words support a mutual agreement, and all the basics are covered. There are no fancy promises or convoluted details, just straightforward ideas you can shake on. 

This is an excellent day for progress, cooperation and motivation.  

 

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May 23rd, 2017: Playing to Win

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  • Venus in Aries square Juno Rx in Capricorn: 17 degrees
  • Pluto Rx in Capricorn square Pallas in Aries: 19 degrees

This is the third and final square between Venus in Aries and Juno in Capricorn. Previously, we had Venus squaring Juno at 0 degrees (February 3rd) and Venus Rx squaring Juno at 10 degrees (March 14th). 

The crisis of relationship impulses challenging established rules has been with us for a few months, and now it’s reaching completion. There’s been plenty of time to explore the tension between new versus traditional. By this point, commitments will be adjusted or broken. The square has been an ongoing reminder that some partnership structures need an infusion of new blood. Or, some relationships just aren’t meant to last. 

Pluto/Pallas suggests fixation on a combative strategy that identifies the enemy’s weak spot. Even if you’re not consciously aware of what’s happening, someone is taking this situation very seriously. If you’re the one who’s pushing for victory, consider what you’re prepared to do. Are you sure you have to gut the competition?  If you’re on the receiving end, be careful –  playing to win has extreme undertones.

 

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Craving Fresh Air | Gemini New Moon

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Gemini New Moon. The New Moon on Thursday May 25 is a wonderful reminder to take a little extra quality time for ourselves. And as we indulge into this quiet ‘down time’, thoughts receive permission to casually drift – which frees up extra space – where the heart can play. In this lunar cycle; dreams, […]

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Venus in Aries: Cy Twombly

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“It’s more like I’m having an experience than making a picture.” — Cy Twombly Cy Twombly’s work is unmistakable: giant scribbles, smudges, words and phrases crash together across vast stretches of white. They look as if they’ve been made in an instant, a flash, a dash, a moment of possession — a child’s response to the world. Yet the world to which Twombly responds is adult and intellectual. He chose to live in the glorious encrustation of Rome where he could have direct experience every day of deep Western culture. His knowledge of myth and history was profound. So why did he […]

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May 19th, 2017: Enjoy What You Have

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  • Sun in Taurus squares the North Node in Leo/South Node in Aquarius: 28 degrees
  • Venus in Aries opposes Jupiter Rx in Libra: 13 degrees
  • Mars in Gemini inconjunct Pluto Rx in Capricorn: 19 degrees

The Taurus Sun (ruling the North Node) presents you with a choice. There’s something you’re struggling to preserve or build up, and ideally, it should make you proud (Leo North Node). But a situation from the past, involving disruption or detachment, may tempt you to throw up your hands and walk away. Not so fast – this is the moment where you stand fast and say “Look what I’ve created.” Walk towards the spotlight. Enjoy what you have. 

Venus/Jupiter hits the same degree Venus was at when she stationed Rx in Aries (March 4th). This culmination will be based on that date. Results may be big and beautiful, as you receive a massive helping of what you want. But this aspect can also exaggerate Venus themes, so expectations about relationships/money may encourage you to push it too far/spend too much. Nonetheless, any aspect between Venus and Jupiter (especially Jupiter in Venus-ruled Libra) suggests social opportunity – there should be a way to attract more of what you love. Think back to March 4th for a hint about what these results might be. 

Mars/Pluto suggests uneven arguments or choices. Mars’ assertiveness is fired up by Pluto, but unconscious factors can trigger actions/anger that end up being far more intense than the situation warrants. Before you choose, consider your true motivation. If you’re on the receiving end of someone’s pushiness, consider that they may not be fully aware of what they’re doing.  

 

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May 18th, 2017: Saturn/Uranus Trine

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  • Saturn Rx in Sagittarius trine Uranus in Aries (26 degrees): evening of May 18th/morning of May 19th depending on time zone

Tonight or early tomorrow morning (depending on where you live) Saturn will perfect his trine to Uranus. Change (Uranus) is given form and focus (Saturn). New (Uranus) rules (Saturn) are implemented. 

If you have any planets around 26 degrees of the Cardinal signs, Uranus is currently shaking you up with hard aspects. Saturn is the stabilizer, and the reassurance that you’re not crazy. There really is something you can do with that restless urge or desire for escape. You can turn this into something real, as long as you’re prepared to work (Saturn). And, you have to moderate that initial impulse to do something extreme or risky. Saturn wants you to calm down and look at the opportunity. What can you do with this? Something needs to change, that’s for sure. What’s a sensible approach?

However, note that a trine is about flow – natural progress. Don’t confuse “work” with “force.” If you’re trying to force something to happen, or the change feels wrong, forget it. 

This is the second of three Saturn/Uranus trines: 

  • Dec 24th, 2016: Saturn trine Uranus Rx (20 deg)
  • Nov 11th, 2017: Saturn trine Uranus Rx (25 deg)

It’s also part of a current Grand Fire Trine, including the transiting North Node in Leo. 

In general, Saturn/Uranus is about measured progress. It’s ideal for edging forward into new territory that makes you uneasy. You can go slow – no one’s rushing you. 

 

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Venus in Aries: Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew

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In the early spring of 1970, jazz fans were only talking about one album — a rich, textured blast of sound played with freestyle mastery and driven by an enormous rhythm section. Miles Davis, the prince of cool, had plugged in and gone electric. Not only was Davis’ use of electrical instruments an innovation on Bitches Brew, so was his use of post-production techniques in the studio. The double album was recorded over three short days in August 1969, but Davis went on to edit, layer, insert and resplice in the studio for months with his producer Teo Macero. The result was a chef d’oeuvre that spawned a new genre — […]

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Bullheaded Toward Change | Mercury enters Taurus, Sun enters Gemini

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Mercury enters Taurus. Communications will be moving from hot and spicy Aries on Tuesday May 16, to enter sensual, yet serious Taurus for the next three weeks. What we’ve been experiencing and impatiently fighting for (and against), will quickly settle… then turn into dust. These vibrations will allow us some quality, quiet time, so that we can […]

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