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January 29th, 2019: A Flash of Clarity

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Photo by Felix Mittermeier from Pexels

  • Sun conjunct Mercury in Aquarius (9 deg)

  • Mars in Aries sextile Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (19 deg)

  • Uranus in Aries sextile Vesta in Aquarius (28 deg)

The Sun/Mercury conjunction is a “Full Moon” phase in the Sun/Mercury cycle – a superior conjunction that delivers an answer or result. In Aquarius, we can expect it to be surprising, clear and possibly disruptive. A light will be shone on all matters involving the collective and your relationship to society.

The last Sun/Mercury conjunction occurred on November 27th, 2018 at 5 deg Sagittarius, when Mercury was Rx. This was an inferior conjunction- the “New Moon” part of the cycle and a new beginning. What was introduced at that time may be connected to the results you see today.

The Mars/BML sextile is a harmonious blend of male energy (Mars) and the dangerous, rebellious woman. She is energized by Mars, which could mean she uses male energy/sexual energy to her advantage. Or, she uses conflict and anger to power her forward (smoothly), drawing the collective’s attention to her taboo issues. Uranus adds oomph to Vesta’s focus on independence and liberation- Uranus (ruler of Aquarius) adds gentle encouragement to the devotion of whatever’s on the outside.

Combined with Sun/Mercury, today’s influences all favour the outsider, the rebel or the detached observer. Today is an excellent day to gain clarity and perspective on a difficult issue because emotions will be less pronounced than logic. Stepping outside the lines is a possibility, with innovative flashes and surges of quirky or shocking energy.

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January 27th, 2019: Questions for the Outsider

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  • Third Quarter Square between the Scorpio Moon and Aquarius Sun (7 deg)

  • Vesta in Aquarius trine Pallas in Libra (27 deg)

The Third Quarter Square can raise some uncomfortable questions about a social ideal, drive for liberation or detachment. Now you need to look beneath the issue you’re currently viewing from a distance. There may be unpleasant truths or shadows that need to be confronted, but this will raise some pertinent questions about your group or place in society (even if you’re on the fringe).

Consider the dark side of liberation or escape – have you pulled away from something too quickly? What are your motivations for detaching? With any freedom comes loss, and this could be what you’re looking at now. If something intense is simmering beneath the surface, know that you can’t maintain the cool cover forever. Eventually you’ll have to dive in and feel, which will give you a brand new perspective on your connection to everyone else.

Vesta/Pallas can help you put some of this in perspective. Vesta in Aquarius is devotion to personal liberation, and when it harmonizes with Pallas in Libra, you can view your freedom in the context of its impact on your one-on-one relationships. Social strategies can work with independence – you don’t have to be isolated and others may support your solitary quest.

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January 27th, 2019: Questions for the Outsider

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Photo by Thiago Miranda from Pexels

  • Third Quarter Square between the Scorpio Moon and Aquarius Sun (7 deg)

  • Vesta in Aquarius trine Pallas in Libra (27 deg)

The Third Quarter Square can raise some uncomfortable questions about a social ideal, drive for liberation or detachment. Now you need to look beneath the issue you’re currently viewing from a distance. There may be unpleasant truths or shadows that need to be confronted, but this will raise some pertinent questions about your group or place in society (even if you’re on the fringe).

Consider the dark side of liberation or escape – have you pulled away from something too quickly? What are your motivations for detaching? With any freedom comes loss, and this could be what you’re looking at now. If something intense is simmering beneath the surface, know that you can’t maintain the cool cover forever. Eventually you’ll have to dive in and feel, which will give you a brand new perspective on your connection to everyone else.

Vesta/Pallas can help you put some of this in perspective. Vesta in Aquarius is devotion to personal liberation, and when it harmonizes with Pallas in Libra, you can view your freedom in the context of its impact on your one-on-one relationships. Social strategies can work with independence – you don’t have to be isolated and others may support your solitary quest.

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January 25th, 2019: A Good Day to Do It

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  • 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

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January 25th, 2019: A Good Day to Do It

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Photo by Olga from Pexels

  • 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

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January 22nd, 2019: Crucial Messages and More Venus

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  • Mercury conjunct the Capricorn South Node (26 deg)

  • Mercury in Capricorn square Pallas in Libra (26 deg)

  • Pallas in Libra square the North Node in Cancer/South Node in Capricorn (26 deg)

  • Venus in Sagittarius conjunct Jupiter (16 deg)

Mercury/Pallas

Mercury over the South Node brings a message/messenger from the past. A key person, conversation or realization involving authority or rules will emerge. Watch for the culmination of a topic that’s been growing in significance, or an official document that finalizes something.

Even if you’ve just met this person or just encountered this message, there will be something familiar here- a sense that you’ve heard this before or you’ve been waiting to hear this. This will be a very significant piece of information that will clearly define a current reality. Perhaps the line between past and present will be verbalized – this could be a formal goodbye.

However, Mercury in Capricorn squares Pallas, which squares the Nodes. A square to the Nodes indicates a key issue that’s troublesome and can block your movement forward to the Cancer North Node (an area of emotional honesty and satisfaction). Pallas in Libra is the social strategy – a solution or approach that’s designed to “win” (Pallas is about doing battle) but in polite Libra, the strategy is coated in sugar. This is social engineering and pretty words with a steel core. Winning the social/relationship battle with grace or passive-aggressive methods.

Something about these strategies needs to be addressed, because they are blocking your way forward. Maybe they’re inauthentic or outdated. Or maybe you’re not standing up for yourself (distorted Libra can be the people pleaser). The square to Mercury means the key message/messenger will draw your attention to this failing strategy. There may be tension between verbal boundaries versus being liked, or strict rules that challenge your current attempts at a social or relationship solution.

Where are your relationship strategies out of balance? Where do you need to be more authentic? What is the message from the past telling you?

Venus/Jupiter

Here is the aspect of abundance – more of what you want and love. Watch for an opportunity involving relationships, money, values and self-esteem. Optimism and a sense of adventure (Jupiter) boosts your chances of attracting (Venus) something favourable. Or, for some, this could be a moment of pure luck. It’s exuberant and asks that you have faith in love, life and yourself. Venus in Sag is about reaching into the unknown – something/someone you’ve never encountered before could be the key to a beautiful new beginning.

Remember that Jupiter is the promise, not the guarantee. In order to make the most of this, you’ll have to expand on what’s being promised. And, because Sagittarius is the sign of exploration, you’ll have to step outside your comfort zone.

Note that Venus rules Libra, so this connects to Pallas in Libra. Jupiter’s “more” does not mean “more of the same.” As you encounter this lovely gift, consider how you can change your relationship, financial or self-esteem strategies. Here’s a chance to do it differently and better.

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January 22nd, 2019: Crucial Messages and More Venus

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  • Mercury conjunct the Capricorn South Node (26 deg)

  • Mercury in Capricorn square Pallas in Libra (26 deg)

  • Pallas in Libra square the North Node in Cancer/South Node in Capricorn (26 deg)

  • Venus in Sagittarius conjunct Jupiter (16 deg)

Mercury/Pallas

Mercury over the South Node brings a message/messenger from the past. A key person, conversation or realization involving authority or rules will emerge. Watch for the culmination of a topic that’s been growing in significance, or an official document that finalizes something.

Even if you’ve just met this person or just encountered this message, there will be something familiar here- a sense that you’ve heard this before or you’ve been waiting to hear this. This will be a very significant piece of information that will clearly define a current reality. Perhaps the line between past and present will be verbalized – this could be a formal goodbye.

However, Mercury in Capricorn squares Pallas, which squares the Nodes. A square to the Nodes indicates a key issue that’s troublesome and can block your movement forward to the Cancer North Node (an area of emotional honesty and satisfaction). Pallas in Libra is the social strategy – a solution or approach that’s designed to “win” (Pallas is about doing battle) but in polite Libra, the strategy is coated in sugar. This is social engineering and pretty words with a steel core. Winning the social/relationship battle with grace or passive-aggressive methods.

Something about these strategies needs to be addressed, because they are blocking your way forward. Maybe they’re inauthentic or outdated. Or maybe you’re not standing up for yourself (distorted Libra can be the people pleaser). The square to Mercury means the key message/messenger will draw your attention to this failing strategy. There may be tension between verbal boundaries versus being liked, or strict rules that challenge your current attempts at a social or relationship solution.

Where are your relationship strategies out of balance? Where do you need to be more authentic? What is the message from the past telling you?

Venus/Jupiter

Here is the aspect of abundance – more of what you want and love. Watch for an opportunity involving relationships, money, values and self-esteem. Optimism and a sense of adventure (Jupiter) boosts your chances of attracting (Venus) something favourable. Or, for some, this could be a moment of pure luck. It’s exuberant and asks that you have faith in love, life and yourself. Venus in Sag is about reaching into the unknown – something/someone you’ve never encountered before could be the key to a beautiful new beginning.

Remember that Jupiter is the promise, not the guarantee. In order to make the most of this, you’ll have to expand on what’s being promised. And, because Sagittarius is the sign of exploration, you’ll have to step outside your comfort zone.

Note that Venus rules Libra, so this connects to Pallas in Libra. Jupiter’s “more” does not mean “more of the same.” As you encounter this lovely gift, consider how you can change your relationship, financial or self-esteem strategies. Here’s a chance to do it differently and better.

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January 21st, 2019: Pain and Healing

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John Everett Millais

John Everett Millais

  • 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.

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January 21st, 2019: Pain and Healing

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John Everett Millais

John Everett Millais

  • 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.

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January 20th, 2019: The Mirage Versus Solid Ground

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  • Venus in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces (14 deg)

  • Mercury in Capricorn trine Juno in Taurus (23 deg)

Venus/Neptune

Venus in Sag is about more of what you want – great expectations regarding relationships, money or self-esteem. This can be a nice boost if handled correctly (faith in what you want and love) but a square to Neptune blurs the lines between expectation and reality. It will be easy to overdo it – spend too much, give too much, expect too much from someone else. Maybe you envision what you want but when you arrive at your destination the vision turns out to be a mirage.

This could manifest as falling in love with someone’s potential (Sag is about the journey and distant horizons) but ignoring what they’re doing/not doing in the present. The future (Sagittarius) fantasy (Neptune) is seductive (Venus) and draws you forward.

Be careful with this one- the imaginative scope is fantastic, but you could end up severely disappointed (or in debt) if you lose sight of what’s actually possible.

Mercury/Juno

Mercury/Juno offers a shot of grounding realism that can lessen some of Venus/Neptune’s side effects. Words and ideas that follow the rules will blend nicely with a partnership that’s grounded in the moment. This is about taking a sober look at what you and another actually share and agree on, right now. What are your joint finances and habits like?

A solid commitment to the present will solidify a partnership.

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