The Moon is in Aries today, moving toward a square with Pluto this afternoon.This morning I studied the I Ching in relationship to the upcoming Mars/Saturn conjunction, which has been building up slowly for the past few weeks. The hexagram I received offer several fascinating insights that I'll share today...Hexagram #57: The Penetrating WindIn this hexagram we see wind following upon wind. Sometimes the hexagram is spoken of as a favorable wind, other times a strong and mighty wind. In both …
Mercury/Jupiter and the Big Message
The Moon is in Pisces today, moving toward an opposition with Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter.A few things to watch for given the Moon's configurations today and tomorrow...* The Moon opposite Venus, with Venus in her fall, may signify missteps in relationships or being misunderstood.* Innocent or good intentions may lead to unintended results or consequences...sincerity, honesty, and humility will help to clear the air and avoid any accusations or blame.* Tension between women, or …
Full Moon Maybe Eclipse
Happy Full Moon and an "almost/maybe" lunar eclipse. According to national geographic's sky watch, "only 2% of the Moon's disk will be slipping through the northern edge of Earth's faint outer shadow cone." This lunar eclipse is also not listed on Nasa's official list of 2016 lunar eclipses, probably for the same reason.But let's face it, any chance we can get to say the word "eclipse" as astrologers is exciting. That 2% isn't lost on us...no sir...and we will predictably write our columns about …
Mars/Saturn at the Full Moon
The Full Moon will be exact early tomorrow morning.Meanwhile, Mars and Saturn are almost conjunct, and Venus, Mercury and Jupiter are co-present in Virgo, opposite to Neptune in Pisces.Here's what to watch for:* The glamour of the "strong man" (Mars/Saturn square to Neptune)* Discipline, focus, maturity, strength, and commitment (Mars/Saturn)* The illusion or appearance of discipline, focus, maturity, strength, and commitment, and how easily it slips away or becomes something else (Mars/Saturn …
Venus/Saturn, First Quarter Moon, and More!
The first quarter Moon is in Scorpio today.Meanwhile, Venus is moving into a square with Saturn and Mars is applying to a conjunction with Saturn.Here is what to watch for:* Love and old age (Venus/Saturn)* Love and maturity (Venus/Saturn)* Commitment in relationships (Venus/Saturn)* Young and Old in Love or generational issues in relationships (Venus/Saturn)* Criticism, coldness, and deprivation of love or warmth in relationships (Venus/Saturn)* Contesting the terms of an agreement …
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Venus/Mars in the News!
Identifying transits in the top headlines...Venus/Mars square:* Gymnast snaps leg on landing (violence or injuries at ceremonious/athletic events)* Large group of festival goers OD on drugged candy (accidents at festivals or public ceremonies)* Tandem skydivers die after parachute doesn't open (Venus in her fall in the sign of Mercury...a sporting event leads to death after a technical malfunction in the parachute)* Pistorius injured in prison (a famous athlete who killed his girlfriend is …
Venus/Mars Square Today!
Venus and Mars are square today...Watch for:* The battle of the sexes* Sexual tension* Creative breakthroughs* Conflict and mediation in friendships* Differences of style or taste* Brought together by what we don't like* Different styles of relating * Scathing criticism or reviews* Philosophical, theological, or spiritual differences in relationships* Getting blindsided by someone you love or care about..an unexpected attack or harsh words/criticism* Religious divisions or sects* Ceremonies …
Two Saturn Transits and Some Age Old Wisdom
.Two Saturn transits and some age old wisdom to go with them.Mercury square to Saturn:* Sometimes silence is more powerful than speaking up or out.* Sometimes doing is better than saying what you'll do.* Having a plan and sticking to your plan is about more than what the plan accomplishes.* Taking the time to be organize will organize more than just the material being organized.* Patience is something you sometimes have to fight for...don't let anyone tell you that you're not a patient person …
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The Sustainable Farming of Integrity
The Moon is in Virgo today, applying to conjoin Mercury and then square Saturn.Here's what to watch for given the nearly perfect square between Mercury and Saturn:* Leveling with yourself (Mercury/Saturn)* Getting real (Mercury/Saturn)* Structuring, organizing, making something more effective (Mercury/Saturn)* A serious choice or crossroads decision (Mercury/Saturn)* Being too reserved or restrictive in mind or speech (Mercury/Saturn)* Trouble speaking or communicating, blocks in thought or …
Mars/Saturn and Standing Our Common Ground
The New Moon in Leo is applying to conjoin Venus in Leo today. Meanwhile, Mars has entered Sagittarius and is applying to conjoin Saturn while host Jupiter is in a superior square to Mars and Saturn from Virgo.A few astrological dynamics to pay attention to:* Mars heats and invigorates the heavy/cold/dryness of Saturn, perhaps activating a more constructive, action oriented Saturn...think for example of various household conservatives perhaps starting to stand up and speak out against …
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New Moon Forecast for the Month Ahead
Happy New Moon Everyone!Today's new Moon falls in the sign of Leo, in a close trine to Saturn in Sagittarius, which means that Saturn will soon turn direct after being retrograde since the spring Equinox. The next month's astrology includes some serious challenges with Venus entering the sign of her fall and squaring Mars and Saturn, Mars and Saturn conjoining right near the fixed star Antares ("the rival of Mars"), Saturn and Neptune completing their last square and Mercury turning retrograde …
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The Astrology of the Proclamation of Independence
For today's horoscope, a few interesting thoughts regarding the USA's birth chart.After doing some research this past week, I discovered a lesser known version of the USA's chart called the "Proclamation of Independence" chart, a chart that marks the birth of the USA for the moment that the Declaration of Independence was first proclaimed to the public on July 8th, 1776 at noon in State House Square of Philadelphia. The argument for the superiority of this chart is fairly simple (outside of …
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