Saturday, July 1, 2017
Alrighty then. I'm just
going to let it be known right off the bat that I don't like the feel
of the Astrology as we make our way toward the US July 4th
holiday. I don't want to come off all doom and gloom and fear
mongering either though. So, let me just say have fun but make safety
your number 1 priority. If you enter a situation and it doesn't feel
right, trust your instincts and just be alert and careful out there.
K? K! n
Today, the Moon resides in
Libra. And, her pretty little smiling facade is going to be tested.
It's going to be hard to smile through this. However, the very fact
that the Moon is in Libra (though she meets most of the rest of the
sky harshly) is going to help us a bit since from here she can
negotiate and also has the ability to de-escalate situations...both
necessary talents under the sky she has ahead of her.
We begin the day on the
right foot. Chiron stationed retrograde overnight. This morning the
Moon is in a buoyant and optimistic conjunction with Jupiter. It
looks as if it is likely a bright and sunny day at the beginning at
least.
Here's the thing, though.
Mars is waxing into opposition with Pluto in Capricorn. The aspect
perfects tomorrow morning. Yet, while it is waxing the energy builds.
Add to that the fact that the Moon will cross right through this
configuration today and what you have is an early ignition of the
energy as it is at its most powerful.
There is absolutely nothing
“pretty” about Mars in opposition to Pluto. And, for a Moon that
prefers things to be amicable, pretty and light this can feel pretty
heavy. The Moon passes by Mars in Cancer by square at 1:05 PM and
quickly following squares Pluto at 2:06 PM. That's a Cardinal
T-square folks with the outlet falling in Aries. Meaning, the outlet
calls for us to take action while both the Moon and Mars are in
passive signs and influenced by the deep wells and temptations of
Pluto. Some could or be tempted to revert to violence with this set
up. However, the set up keeps pointing back at the Moon. Begging us
to be high functioning Libra's not war mongers (as a matter of fact,
conflict avoidance which is considered a shadow side of Libra might
actually come in handy) as the outlet in Aries may first have us
believe. See, even though the sign of Aries answers to Mars by way of
rulership, Mars is in Cancer and runs on Moon power. Add to that fact
that Libra energy is emphasized first thing this morning by
conjunction to Jupiter in the sign and you end up finding your
benefit in this situation by channeling the same. We find the most
effective relief by way of Libra moreso than reverting to commonplace
Aries outlets (fighting). However, not everyone is going to “get
that” and instead some may fall to the lesser expressions of both
Mars and the sign of Aries all wrapped under a shroud of Plutonic
influence. See? I'm trying in my own very Libra way to tell you that
there is a high potential for violence and nastiness. We will need
our peacekeepers, deescalators, negotiators, and those skilled at
conflict avoidance.
By transit, this energy can
be hard to wrangle. I don't worry about folks who have Mars/Pluto in
their natal charts. Folks born with this energy in their charts have
time to become accustomed to it. But, when it comes in by transit
affecting folks who are not familiar with the energy...THAT'S when it
becomes tricky. And, potentially dangerous.
There are ways that it can
be used effectively though! For example, if you have an initiative
that you want to take which requires focus of your physical energy as
well as a lot of physical work...then this is something that can
really boost your jets. All that is accessible here. It's also quite
sexy. So, if you are working the romantic tendencies of Libra, things
could get rather spicy (in a good way) fairly quickly. However,
pointed in the wrong direction and it could end up being abusive. In
trusted and already intimate relationships though and...bow chica mow
wow.
Yet, the lesser end of this
energy is severely passive aggressive, prone to sneak attacks, abuses
of power, ripe for betrayal and at the very, very worst and lowest
acts of violence could occur. With Mars/Pluto in harsh aspect by
transit that is always a possibility which is why I encourage you to
keep your radar up and trust any instincts you may have in regard to
the safety of situation.
Especially since Mars is in
a very intuitive sign. Just as physical energy will be high, so will
our abilities to empathically assess our surroundings. Put your radar
to good use.
All that being said, when
you've got a Cardinal Cross like this lighting up the sky there could
be conflict. The best tactic to take is to try to negotiate a
resolution that works in favor of all concerned. Libra can do that! I
mean, you don't want to compromise yourself or the entirety of the
metaphorical “farm” here but taking time to listen to all sides
of the story, then, finding a common ground and working from there is
a good way to go.
If a situation begins to get
heated, employ deescalation techniques immediately because the thing
could spiral out of control quickly if left unchecked. Remember,
outlet is in Aries. Aries' ruler is in Cancer. Mars in Cancer says
“Do the Moon” which in this instance says, “Make peace and love
not war.” Know that if you are playing the role of negotiator,
though, you have a tough job ahead of you...as THIS Libra just let
out a long exasperated sigh...lol. Peacemakers and negotiators have
their work cut out for them with this but they also have the power at
hand to deal with it, too. That does not mean it will be fun OR easy.
Those that can remain calm, cool, collected, alert and safety
conscious with a talent for taking the “heat” out of situations
are going to fare the best here.
At 10:17 PM, the Moon
squares with Mercury which could complicate and bring friction to
discussions and negotiations. However, the emotional body does settle
and can reach some type of resolution as the Moon passes by Saturn by
sextile at 11:49 PM. The energy of the seething and brooding and
potentially revenge seeking Mars/Pluto opposition continues to wax in
the background. It perfects in the morning at 7:56 AM just before the
Moon opposes Uranus. So, we have violent tendencies mixed with
catalyzing lunar activity happening at the same time. Use the lunar
sextile to Saturn to get grounded and then hang on to that feeling as
best you can. We are gonna need it.
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Alrighty, as I've pounded
the drum about Mars/Pluto all day yesterday, by the time you get
today you probably already know that aspect perfects early this
morning and is quickly followed by a lunar opposition to instigating
and catalyzing Uranus (9:18 AM). Early morning upset has great
potential. So, radar still up and be mindful of any warning signals
that may come in.
Following the opposition
with Uranus, the Moon enters Void status and things have a little
time to percolate for better or worse. Then, the plot assuredly
thickens and emotions take a somewhat deep and potentially intense
turn as she enters Scorpio at 1:00 PM.
Now. Mars and Pluto are
still within orb but waning now. However, remember Mars answers to
the Moon and that energy has shifted into Scorpio which falls under
rulership of both Mars (traditionally) and Pluto (in modern theory).
So, we still have that seething, brooding and abuse of power
potential here as well. The trick to that being the highest
expression of Scorpio. Survival. Endurance. Focus. An ability to feel
and assess situations very deeply. The challenge will be resisting
the temptation to go to extremes. There are more options than kill or
be killed. But, it's going to be harder to find a middle ground in
this mix than it was under yesterday's Libra Moon.
The good news, though, is
that the Moon does make a nice amicable (though watery) trine with
the Sun in Cancer tomorrow at 12:47 PM which is followed by another
peaceable (though, again, watery) trine with Neptune in the evening.
As the opposition between Mars and Pluto continues to wane, the Moon
eventually meets both of them amicably too on her trek through
Scorpio. In turn, what we had as antagonistic energy under our Libra
Moon becomes more easily accessible and supportive.
Use anger as motivation
toward productivity. Physically move around to dispel any excess
angst. If you are one of those weekend warrior types that likes to
tackle DIY projects on long holidays this set up definitely provides
enough physical energy to use in that capacity especially if you are
remodeling or renovating something. If you have a marathon or
athletic competition to attend, it's good for that too. It's the
brooding and seething that becomes an issue. Plus, the potential to
fixate on negativity and paranoia are possible. Yet, aimed and
focused upon something that requires a lot of physical energy and
endurance, and this sky becomes supportive moreso than dangerous.
Make it through this day and we can essentially float through
tomorrow.
Past that, looking more
deeply into the week, we shift from the seething Mars/Pluto
opposition and focus is brought to the mental realm as Mercury waxes
toward a square with Uranus and Venus enters Gemini on July 4. This
is less visceral and more cerebral. The shift of Venus brings her
flexibility and a lightness. However, the square between Mercury and
Uranus is quite anxious making. A good expression of that is
literally the safe use of fireworks. At the same time, though, it
could be the booms and orchestrated explosions that cause folks to be
on edge. I will talk more about this in the Astrology of next week.
Just be prepared to shift from focus upon the physical to a more
punctuated focus on the cerebral at the first of the week.
Folks will likely keep more
to themselves under today's sky. The air of sociability leaves us a
bit with the lunar shift to Scorpio and folks become more deeply
concerned over personal issues in their lives instead of prone to be
out and about. It's also a good day to recuperate from any nasty we
may have experienced yesterday. So, don't push yourself. If you feel
like you need to squirrel away for some rest and personal time, this
is certainly supportive of those kind of efforts.
Also, this is your last weekend to sign up for Shock Therapy in the Classroom. July's class begins on Monday runs the entirety of the month. We will be learning all about the Moon and how to get more in tune with her in our chart, by transit and by aspect. We will also be learning intention setting skills. This is an excellent class for beginners and a good refresher for those more advanced students. Each student will receive a delineation of their Moon from me during class. Click the link above the picture to be taken to more details and ordering information. I look forward to working with ya!
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