Tag: Asteroid Goddesses

December 13th, 2018: Ceres in Scorpio Trine Neptune

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Jacek Malczewski

Jacek Malczewski

  • Neptune in Pisces trine Ceres in Scorpio (13 deg)

Here we have unconditional nurturing. Ceres is mother’s nurturing, and in Scorpio, it is complete and fearless. Neptune dissolves boundaries and elevates this to something that approaches transcendence or sacrifice. The ease of the trine makes it effortless.

You might be nurturing something profound within yourself (deep self-care) or looking after someone who needs your love and protection. Scorpio’s Fixed nature means the ultimate commitment while Neptune’s energy of release is a gentle reminder that nothing is permanent – Ceres is part of a larger cycle. Perhaps you are experiencing a loss/death which is also a crucial part of the cycle of nurturing. The passage from one stage to the next can happen with tenderness and devotion.

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December 8th, 2018: Lilith’s Strategies

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John White Alexander

John White Alexander

  • Pallas in Libra trine Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (13 deg)

  • Pallas in Libra inconjunct Neptune in Pisces (13 deg)

Pallas in Libra is relationship strategies, and BML in Aquarius is the rebellious, powerful woman who disrupts the status quo. When the two harmonize, Lilith has some sharp strategies that allow her to make savvy changes within a social context.

Libra is one-on-one and Aquarius is the group, so this tells us that taboo or shocking women’s issues will reach across all social levels. But the taboo content will be well received by others – what’s usually unacceptable can be delivered in a balanced way (Pallas in Libra is the graceful battle plan).

However, Pallas’ inconjunct to Neptune is a caution to ground these strategies in the real world. It will be easy to get carried away with a higher mission and forget that this involves real people. At the same time, don’t lose sight of the fact that forgiveness and acceptance must be factored into this. Pure strategy without compassion (in this case) can be quite chilly.

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December 8th, 2018: Lilith’s Strategies

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John White Alexander

John White Alexander

  • Pallas in Libra trine Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (13 deg)

  • Pallas in Libra inconjunct Neptune in Pisces (13 deg)

Pallas in Libra is relationship strategies, and BML in Aquarius is the rebellious, powerful woman who disrupts the status quo. When the two harmonize, Lilith has some sharp strategies that allow her to make savvy changes within a social context.

Libra is one-on-one and Aquarius is the group, so this tells us that taboo or shocking women’s issues will reach across all social levels. But the taboo content will be well received by others – what’s usually unacceptable can be delivered in a balanced way (Pallas in Libra is the graceful battle plan).

However, Pallas’ inconjunct to Neptune is a caution to ground these strategies in the real world. It will be easy to get carried away with a higher mission and forget that this involves real people. At the same time, don’t lose sight of the fact that forgiveness and acceptance must be factored into this. Pure strategy without compassion (in this case) can be quite chilly.

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December 5th, 2018: Tensions to Consider

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Photo by Luis Quintero from Pexels

  • Sagittarius Sun square Neptune in Pisces (13 deg)

  • Venus in Scorpio square Vesta in Aquarius (2 deg)

Sun/Neptune is a harbinger of the December 7th New Moon. A square is a crisis aspect, and here we have a crisis between future opportunities/truth (Sun in Sag) versus the dream/lie/wish (Neptune). The overall energy is that of expansion, as Neptune dissolves limits and Sag wants to keep exploring, but the direction will be the issue.

What are you moving towards? How do expectations and truth align? There is a strong escapist vibe here, so make sure that you’re putting your faith in something that’s about elevation rather than avoidance.

Venus/Vesta triggers tension between a deep want/craving (involving relationships, money or values) versus a detached focus on the bigger picture. There’s something different to consider, and the contrast with an area of obsession (or a fixed desire) can make you aware of what needs to change and what needs to remain private or protected.

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December 1st, 2018: Mercury Rx Into Scorpio

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  • Mercury Rx returns to Scorpio

  • Mercury Rx in Scorpio sextile Vesta in Capricorn (29 deg)

  • Vesta enters Aquarius

Mercury backs out of Sagittarius and returns to Scorpio, activating issues from October 30th (when it first exited Scorpio for Sag). Now as Mercury is retrograde, the questions that have been raised about the story, promise or big picture (Sagittarius) go a step deeper, to what lies beneath.

Mercury Rx in Scorpio is the transit for digging into secrets, peering into the shadows and obsessing about an obscure/taboo issue. This portion of Mercury’s Rx transit might take you to some dark places, but you’ll definitely learn ultimate truths.

Mercury/Vesta enhances this concentration (Vesta is about devotion and pure focus) on one issue. This may have first caught your attention around October 16th, when Mercury/Vesta connected by sextile at 9 deg Scorpio/Capricorn. Now, the matter has progressed (we’ve moved from the early to the final degree) and you may be peering intently at it as you drill into the heart of the issue.

What is demanding your full attention? Know that there’s more to uncover, but you’re almost done (Mercury stations direct on December 6th).

A few hours after this, Vesta moves into Aquarius. After the brief but intense period of concentration, the sign change suggests awareness of more detached, universal subjects. Vesta in Aquarius is about devotion to the group (in an abstract way) and/or the freedom to be you, no matter how far outside the lines this places you.

Keeping in mind that Vesta always involves limits (which create the sacred focus) this transit can light the fire of uncompromising freedom or it can enhance existing feelings of being an outcast. Consider the contrast between what you saw in Scorpio’s depths versus the clear light of Aquarius’ detachment.

Vesta will exit Aquarius for Pisces on February 1st, 2019.

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November 29th, 2018: Tense Questions

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By George Grie - Own work, [1], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org

By George Grie – Own work, [1], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org

  • Third Quarter Square between the Virgo Moon and Sagittarius Sun (7 deg)

  • Uranus Rx in Aries square Vesta in Capricorn (29 deg)

A tense day as the Third Quarter Square raises new and annoying questions. Certain flaws in the story may emerge, and while they will be bothersome, you’ll find them difficult to ignore. Before you can expand any further, you need to attend to the details. Pay attention to the small but significant mental itch that won’t go away – something is not quite right.

Uranus/Vesta challenges an area of rigid focus. You may be devoted to a certain rule, or be completely fixated on a narrow path. A disruption will shake this up – consider if you can look outside the box or if some of the rules need to be challenged. Sometimes a distraction opens your eyes to new possibilities.

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November 27th, 2018: Hopeful Progress

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  • Waning Trine between the Leo Moon and Sagittarius Sun (5 deg)

  • Sun conjunct Mercury Rx in Sagittarius (5 deg)

  • Mercury Rx conjunct Jupiter (4 deg)

  • Vesta conjunct the Capricorn South Node (28 deg)

Waning Trine

The Waning Trine allows you to share your talents or a creation that you’re proud of. Something special can be displayed or communicated, and others will be receptive. The energy is hopeful, forward-looking and vibrant.

This will involve the Sun/Mercury Rx conjunction (with Jupiter) which marks the midpoint of the Mercury’s retrograde (since Nov 16th) – here is a point of clarity that involves a reward or greater wisdom. Mercury Rx’s delays and reviews can deliver some benefits or open your eyes to something better. And this is what you’ll be sharing with others, or they will be sharing with you.

If you’ve been waiting for an answer or hint about what you’re supposed to do next, this could be it. Keep in mind that Mercury is still Rx, so the process is not complete. But this should mark a positive turning point.

Vesta

Vesta/South Node hi-lights a point of exclusive focus (or obsession). This could be something from the past, or an issue that’s ready to be developed further. It may involve rules, limits, traditions or authority. Now is the moment to finish it and move on – you can either stop focusing on it or see the results of what you’ve been devoting your energy to.

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November 25th, 2018: Make Time to Nurture

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  • Waning Inconjunct between the Cancer Moon and Sagittarius Sun/Jupiter (3 deg)

  • Mars in Pisces trine Ceres in Scorpio (5 deg)

The Waning Inconjunct takes the expansive energy of November 23rd’s Full Moon and reminds you that it’s time to pause and look after yourself or someone close to you. The Jupiter-fuelled situation has a personal side. Or, you need to honour some intimate needs/family/security amidst the rush of bigger issues. A matter involving right/wrong, exploration, faith or wisdom has a distinctly familiar angle.

Mars/Ceres can help with the above as compassionate or spiritual actions support deep nurturing. The more you let go, allow or move with the prevailing current, the greater the intensity of unconditional care and support. This is nurturing that is not afraid to move through loss to the other side.

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November 24th, 2018: Progress With Neptune Direct

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  • Neptune stations direct in Pisces (13 deg)

  • Mercury Rx in Sagittarius sextile Pallas in Libra (8 deg)

Neptune

Retrograde since June 18th (from 16 to 13 deg Pisces) Neptune direct is about moving forward after the last remnants of an illusion/dream/outdated situation have dissolved. There may be a release as something fades away. If Neptune has been triggering confusion or loss of focus, this can be a time when you make some headway and progress further into the unknown country (forward means you’re one step closer to the other side).

If you have a natal plant or point at:

  • 13 deg of the Mutable signs, Neptune will be permanently done with you as of December 27th, 2018 (roughly)

  • 14 deg of the Mutable signs, Neptune will be permanently done with you as of February, 2019 (roughly)

  • 17 to 18 deg of the Mutable signs, you’ll be getting your first taste of Neptune around April 2019

Mercury/Pallas

Mercury in Sag makes the first of two sextiles to Pallas. This is a quiet but positive influence – any harmonious aspect between Mercury and Pallas blends information/communication with strategy. Pallas in Libra is about relationship or diplomatic strategies, and boosted by Mercury in Sag, we have expansive communication to deliver these strategies. Meaning, a convincing way to send your message.

But Mercury is Rx, so this will be a revision of previous information, or a second request. Ask again and restrategize. Mercury direct will sextile Pallas again on December 29th, so the plan may not roll forward in its entirety until then.

For now, rest assured that this is a good time to adjust those solutions and have them favourably received. And it’s happening when Neptune goes direct, so you know there will be progress, even if it’s slow.

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November 23rd, 2018: Venus in Libra Square Vesta

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Sándor Liezen-Mayer

Sándor Liezen-Mayer

  • Venus in Libra square Vesta in Capricorn (26 deg)

Vesta’s rigid focus (in Saturn-ruled Capricorn) can cause tension with a relationship, financial or self-esteem issue. Venus in Libra wants harmony and balance, but the tension of the square suggests that strict concentration on what you want but don’t have (or where you don’t feel good enough) can cause an imbalance.

Today, you may be aware of a situation where you don’t feel loved/liked or where the exchange between you and another is not equal. Know that obsessing about this will increase the blockage you already feel. Consider what rules or boundaries are challenging you and see if there’s a compromise available between what you want versus what is.

For some, excessive focus on responsibility or work can create blocks in the personal life. Are you shutting someone out because of your devotion to status or tradition?

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