Mercury/Uranus thoughts of the day...* The last time I was able to identify a long standing conjunction between a stationing to direct Mercury with Uranus in Aries was 1426 (please feel free to double check me!). I have no idea what that means, but it's certainly not an astrological transit that occurs often...in any sign!* The 9th hexagram of the I Ching is called "Gentle Restraint," and it's teaching is about exactly what it sounds like it's about. :-)* One image that is constantly …
Surprised by Ourselves
The waxing Moon is in Virgo today, the rulership and exaltation of Mercury, who is moving forward again toward a conjunction with Uranus.The power of this very long and slow conjunction with Uranus will continue to be the focal point of daily meditation for today's horoscope.Here are some things to watch for:* Mercury is in Mars' sign and Mars in Mercury's, as Mercury rules the mouth as well as the "intelligence," and Mars is related to our desires and appetites as well as our actions and …
Presence and Prometheus
Mercury has turned direct but will be conjoined with Uranus until next Wednesday!Here are some of the mythological themes to remember right now:* Uranus is frequently associated by astrologers with the myth of Prometheus* Prometheus stole the fire from Zeus and carried it away, concealed in a fennel stalk, to give to humanity* Prometheus was chained to the side of a cliff and tortured for his fire theft* The astrological Uranus is also associated with the story of the Greek god's castration. …
The Secret Revolution
Mercury turns direct today while in conjunction with Uranus.An I Ching meditation on revelations, epiphanies, changes of heart, changes of mind, discovery, and breakthrough...* The 27th hexagram of the I Ching is called "Providing Nourishment," and it depicts an open mouth.* The message of the hexagram, very simply, is about watching what comes in and out of our mouth. It is a hexagram that has a lot to do with nutrition, but it's also a hexagram that has a lot to do with speaking and talking.* …
The Voice that Will Be Heard
It's first quarter Moon today and Mercury is effectively stationed within a degree of Uranus in Aries.It's a good day to...* Lose your head, lose your cool, lose your shit* Find that you're on your own, having to stand up for yourself, and struggling to get anywhere* Realize that you're not moving anywhere soon* Drive too fast* Get a surprise email, letter, message, or piece of information* To shift your understanding or idea about something dramatically* To give up and see what comes in place …
Mercury Stationing
Mercury is stationing over the next few days, just a degree off from Uranus in Aries.Here's what to watch for...* Today the Moon squares Mercury and Uranus. Watch for sudden and unexpected disruptions, reversals, announcements, news, or information related to all things lunar (home, family, children, health, women, mother, etc).* With Mercury and Uranus stationing watch for pivotal changes or dynamic and fast or rapid events that serve to deconstruct, transform, and explode previously held …
Mercury/Uranus and Critical Mass
As we sit with the ongoing Mercury/Uranus conjunction for the next week, it will be important to continue meditating upon its symbolism.Today an I Ching Meditation...considering that Mercury and Uranus are also trine to Saturn and that Mercury is in a mutual reception with Mars in Gemini.* The 28th hexagram of the I Ching is called "Critical Mass," and it shows us a powerful time of creative transition, often resting upon the stagnation of an old or outworn structure, habit, or way of doing …
A Long Station Coming
It's Saturn's day today, and the Moon is moving into a sextile with Mercury/Uranus and then an opposition with Saturn. Plus Mercury is now slowing down to station and will be camping out within a degree of Uranus for the next 10+ days!Here's what to watch for:First with the Moon activating the Mercury/Uranus conjunction in a close trine to Saturn who is applying to Mercury/Uranus through his retrograde.* Mental focus and discipline meets innovation* Important moments of breakthrough or clarity* …
Messengers in the Morning Sky
As we begin a new moon cycle, Mercury and Uranus are moving into a conjunction through Mercury's retrograde and Venus is at her brightest as the morning star, culminating in Pisces.The cosmic laws of the moment:* Those who dare become the person they were looking for* Those who break the mold are sometimes the most sensible* Those who speak the truth are promoted by the universe into positions of service, because truth is a service to all* When the time is right great people appear to lead the …
Mercury/Uranus and Dark Moon
Today the dark Moon is moving into and invisibly reflecting the perfecting conjunction between Mercury and Uranus in Aries.Here's some patterns to watch for:* A surprise situation or turn of events* Being vocal and virtuous at once leads to quiet results* A discovery* Breaking the mold* A fast or rapid change due to a powerful realization or insight* A liberated perspective* A normal review turns up something unexpected * The ideal and the actions we take toward realizing it* Genius and the …
Mercury/Uranus and Live Wires
The dark Moon is in Aries today and Mercury is moving retrograde toward a conjunction with Uranus.You might notice any of the following...* I've COMPLETELY changed my mind about that...* You know what, no, I'm not going to take it...* I don't care what happens, at least I'll go down swinging* A surprising turn of events, making you a believer* Enlisting help, sounding the trumpet, banging the drum* An eccentric man with a plan is knocking on your door* A complete revision of strategy or vision …
Weekend Astrology Update
A weekend astrology update...* In the next week Mercury will move into a conjunction with Uranus in Aries and then station in that conjunction before turning direct again.* Meanwhile, Mars is in Gemini, which means Mercury and Mars are in mutual reception with each other.* Meanwhile, Venus in Pisces is separating from a square to Saturn and is in mutual reception with Jupiter in Libra.* What does it all mean?!* The Mercury/Uranus/Mars combination bodes well for advocating, fighting, defying, or …
