The loose ends that began before summer begin to get wrapped up this month as the luminaries all change moods at the same time. It’s like we’ve all been on a long summer vacation, oh wait, we HAVE been on a long summer vacation - and the stars have been supportive of this time out of time. But we all have to get back to normal sooner or later, and much of it happens this month.
Mercury Retrograde alert! Mercury enters his shadow on the 3rd, he won’t go retro until the 24th but the whole cycle is in Libra and lasts well into October. Relationships, partnerships and contracts are all under heavy scrutiny and review during this cycle. Between the 3rd and the 24th we are getting advance notice of the ‘issues’ that he rest of the cycle will unearth.
On the 8th Jupiter turns Direct at 13′ Capricorn and then on the 9th Pluto turns Direct at 28′ Sagittarius. So if there is a prize or goal you’ve been putting off all summer - get ready because you will suddenly feel the need to plow full boar forward towards it once these two power players change directions. Because Jupiter is aligned with Saturn all month, much of this progress will be a direct result of current pain, problems and limitations. There’s nothing like a challenge to motivate people towards a new plan.
Aries: There’s a whole tangled mess of knots and string that you need to unwind, untie, wrap and organize this month and it’s called partnerships. Nothing is clear or straightforward. But you’re mission, should you choose to have a clear path forward through the underbrush, is to untangle the mess and make something organzed out of it. Nobody can do it for you, and it’s purely up to you how much effort you put in and what the rewards are that you get out of it. Weigh it all carefully, you need to address this with your eyes open.
Taurus: It’s time to create a set of semi-permanent, solid but malleable, carved-in-stone plans that are open to interpretation. In other words: don’t hesitate to make your plans and move forward with them, but be ready to change them and cling to your dreams and aspirations with everything you’ve got. This is one cycle where you WILL be able to attract the team, the partners and the help you need. The only downside with having a team is that then you’ve got to learn how to negotiate with them.
Gemini: You are standing on the precipice of having everything you want. The key of course is to learn to recognize it when the ‘total package’ walks into the room. You see, you could get stuck feeling like you are pulled between many different directions. You could also think that these options collide with each other. Let me make this perfectly clear, those many directions are within YOU - the package is all there. All you have to do is open it.
Cancer: Sept 15 is a New Moon in Pisces then Sept 29 is the Full Moon in Libra. A mixed bag of things emerges for you this month. On one hand great good luck and good fortune is opening up for you in your partnerships, but this blessing may come on the heels of something you need to give up or let go of. Releasing an old useless attitude or philosophy is extremely important if you hope to take full advantage of the new and good that’s coming your way - so don’t hang on to the past TOO tightly.
Leo: You are focused on the group and what the group needs and wants. Your feelings of loyalty to the ‘team’ are commendable but don’t be surprised if this same team you are defending suddenly acts unpredictably making you wonder why you even bothered. The Universe is trying to give you more freedom, so don’t cling too, too tightly to routines, tradition and the status quo. The current stars will break these, so learn to roll with the punches.
Virgo: SheEesh! What a month you have in store, I can hear my Jewish ancesters hitting their foreheads and saying oy-vey! Time to focus on what you can organize and dig into the hard work in front of you with both hands. This WILL BE your road to freedom when all the crazy, crazy chaos hits your arena of financial partnerships and alliances. Please, whatever you do, don’t be tempted to think that any final word you get this month is actually the FINAL word. Oh no, there is much negotiating and changing of minds for you to live through still.
Libra: Well, you are the center of the storm this month. The true secret to being a wizard in the world is to remain as the eye of the storm and allow the swirling, twirling mess to spin around you while YOU remain calm and centered. The more focused you can remain on what you want and how you want it, the better you will be. Do not be distracted by the man behind the curtain - that man who calls himself the wizard of Oz. The real wiz is you, don’t forget it!
Scorpio: A subsconscious conflict is coming to the surface this month and it effects your entire equalibrium. Your sector of secret and/or bedroom pleasures is being lit up like a 4th of July fireworks display. Wowza! That’s a whole lotta good time goin’ on for you. Is it something secret and dirty? If so, don’t expect yourself to be able to get away with it scott free. If nobody else punishes you, you’ll be sure to punish yourself, so be very careful where you tread this month.
Sagittarius: Pluto spends his last gasp on your doorstep between now and the end of ‘08. This ends a 15 YEAR cycle for you. Has it been good? Not? Now is the time to review it all, look it over carefully and bless it as you release and move onto something brand new. The good news is that now I’ve given you advance warning and you get to spend the next few months clearing out the rubble and releasing all the power-plays and intensity that this Pluto cycle has represented. Get ready for something new, it’s coming.
Capricorn: Jupiter moves forward in Capricorn on the 8th. You finally get the green light from the Universe to go ahead with your plans and goals. The screwy Mercury/Mars/Venus cycle in Libra will create drama though. So expect your career/marriage status to be up in the air and unsettled for the next few months. Oh, to heck with it, why not just focus on your career and leave this relationship stuff to sort itself out for the next few months? I think that might be a much easier way to deal with it. Focus on your goal, let the drama take care of itself.
Aquarius: Teams and groups are in sharp focus for you all month long. You’re sure to attract at least a few charming and delightful teammembers this month, which will bring a big smile to your face. Getting people all riled up and motivated by a dream, goal or aspiration is the key ingredient and leads you to be surrounded by exciting and stimulating new people. Just what the doctor ordered - a shot of excitement to help you get things done.
Pisces: Cockeyed optimism, delicate balance and unsteady alliances rule the month for you. Yes, you know it’s time to team up with people, yes you know there may be strange dealings ahead, yes you know you might not be able to fully count on what they are saying now. But you’ve got to make progress, so you’re willing to set sail with it - no matter how weird and unproven this ships track record might be. Well, try to minimize your risks, and then remember, no risk, no reward. Expect setbacks and changes and be prepared for anything and you’ll be on a good path.
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Mercury continues to be Retrograde in Gemini until the 18th, but he won’t leave his shadow until the Fourth of July - which should make for an interesting display of patriotism, especially in the media and in computer discussions (both ruled by Mercury).
Also on the 18th, we have a Full Moon at 28′ Sagittarius, kicking off a cycle of large-scale exodus from some kind of group or allegiance over the next few weeks, it will be a very interesting month. The good news this month comes in the form of the protection being offered by the stars to lovers, artists and others who lead with their hearts.
But as for the rest of JUNE; mid-month aspects bring the concepts of lust and love together at last. With the planetary line-up in Gemini of Sun, Mercury and Venus we have a whole she-bang of duality facing us square in our mooney eyed reflections. You see, most of us on planet earth struggle with a polarity around relationships: lust vs love, security vs satisfaction. The whole madonna vs whore deal-i-o that pervades our mass consciousness has driven hordes of the population to take little blue ED pills and pump silocone into parts of our bodies where it never belonged. Wouldn’t it be good to have our cake (I mean sex) and enjoy it too? Today we finally get to examine these underlying assumptions and make a break for it to get away from past (frustrating) conditioning.
The first half of the month is filled with frustrations and power-struggles, even obsession. There’s a heavy duty arm wrestling match going on, especially between the 5th and the 17th, but then things should ease up some. But don’t say I didn’t warn you that some people are just plain voracious now. Most of June’s energy favors breaking things up and clearing them out, which makes this an ideal month to end contracts, get out of unwanted commitments and release yourself from cloying obligations. A few suggestions: trade the SUV in for a hybrid, retrofit your house for solar panals, prepare an area for a garden and generally cut loose any wasteful habits that are bad for you and the environment. This is also a month that is only good for temporary solutions to problems - not permanent ones.
aries - You start the month on some kind of a roll as everyone’s favorite ‘go-to’ guy or gal. This allows you to feel appreciated for your talents and abilities, which is very rewarding. One word of caution though: be sure that you aren’t being used for someone else’s agenda that serves THEIR goals but not your OWN. In other words, being appreciated is great and nice, just as long is it isn’t costing you progress on your own dreams. The question is, would you rather be popular or would you rather be loyal to yourself?
taurus - You are protected from any real harm this month, which is a good thing because somehow you suddenly find yourself tangled up in a battle of wills. Who will win? Well the battle is clearly over power and who has it. In any battle of power, the ‘winner’ is always the person who has access to their own personal power. Personal power means connecting to your inner source. The power is within, it isn’t connected to other people. The sooner you know that in your bones, the sooner you will be free of outside interference and frustrations.
gemini - You are very good at telling the right story to the right people this month and doing so will gain you some strong supporters. Just be sure that you are staying true in your stories, after all, once we start spinning things sideways it gets harder and harder to keep track of all the variations that everyone has heard. In the long run, it’s probably easier and less effort to just craft a clear, strong and compelling message that reflects your deepest truth. This is your challenge now: what exactly IS your deepest truth?
cancer - A complete overhaul of your daily routines is underway. You may quit a job, leave a network or group affiliation or just feel ‘over-it’ regarding a philosophy, form of education or ideology. “To everthing there is a season” and this season is for leaving behind the group-think that doesn’t bring you what you need. Don’t bother analyzing it, don’t bother explaining it. Fighting about it is just an exhaustion you don’t need, so try to aviod that. All you really need to do is be true to you. So if it aint workin’ for ya, then say sionara Sunshine.
leo - You can get things done this month, which makes you feel effective and at the center of the action. Meanwhile there is a whole heap of outward objection to what you are associated with. It is the philosophical conflicts that are at the heart of the matter. To win the battle but to fight an immoral war, well how do we justify this? Each of us must look into our own hearts to find what is morally right for themselves. Now you are being asked to align with your inner truth, anything less and you will only hurt yourself in the long run.
virgo - Aaack! I feel for the Virgin this month. So much to try to handle, so little help or clarity from others. Try and cut through the confusion, try not to get swept up in it. There is a tinge of hysteria taking place now, and you will want to aviod it at all costs. My sensitive mind-powered friend that you are; don’t allow other people’s confusion, anger, agression or verbal acrobatics to throw you off-center. It is only when you are IN your center that you know what is true. Then you can be the laser-beam that cuts to the heart of the matter.
libra - Self-expression is good and healthy, just be cautious that you don’t whip up a frenzy of hot-buttons and emotional reactiveness in your audience for no reason. Many people are hair-trigger now, and this is not a fun environment to live in (except for speed freaks and other adrenaline junkies). The last thing you want to do is ADD to the unpredictible, reactionary and heated environment. SOMEBODY needs to have a cool head, maybe it can begin with you?
scorpio - You are being forced into the forefront - like it or not. All eyes are on you to see how you react, how you handle things and what you do next. It is up to you to set the tone. This brings up mixed feelings in you: while secretly you’ve always wanted to be on center stage, you also dread the heat you take there. This is why you keep your deepest feelings so very private. Well now is the time to share them. It might not be fun or comfortable, but it’s time. It is also your road to the loyalty and and connection you truly desire.
sagittarius - ‘Say goodnight Gracie’ because there is something that you are letting go of this month. Perhaps it is a partnership. It will definitely change your role in public affiliations and groups, so be prepared to embrace the new and unexpected. There is something wildly unknown and even more unpredictable in your world now. The adventure part is exciting, just steer clear of the danger part.
capricorn - Some deep psychological duality is gnawing at you. It is probably unconscious, so all you feel is uneasy, without quite knowing why. Or else you are having heavy duty dreams that need interpeting or finally you may be sharing your bedroom with more than one partner and dealing with the emotional confusion that results. Time to resolve your inner duality, but this means going into the deep part of your nature - maybe you should get outside assistance.
aquarius - Social heat makes the sparks fly. Drama and all it’s attendant waves of gossip roll like waves through your life this week. For a detached Aquar-ee-eye you are paying damned close attention to it all. That’s because a social scene that you frequent is getting ready to collapse, and on top of all that your love life and creative output is suddenly on hyperactive fertility drugs. You are metaphorically pregnant, forget twins, these are at least triplets, maybe even quads.
pisces - A code of conduct is a great thing to have. This month you get to examine yours, including the unconscious parts that you probably inherited from your Dad. Once you drag it out into the light of day you can decide if you really agree with it or not. Then you can rewrite it according to your own real values and beliefs. Anything that doesn’t meet your true inner code isn’t worth doing, but first you’ve got to get clear on what that code IS, now you get to do so.
First of all, until the 10th of April we are still under the shadow of the nasty Retrograde Mars that began last fall and has been ‘biting’ us all year. If you remember from my previous columns I spoke about the nastiness of the Mars opposition to Pluto and how this is one serious power struggle. Well, we are still wrestling wtih it’s after effects. If you doubt the effects of this, then just log onto any political blog or newspaper site and read the heated fights that are taking place all over the place. It is about power, and it’s not quite over. Then, in the second half of April we lose the Jupiter protection that has been helping everyone on Earth and keeping financial problems from getting really bad, which increases pressures. Be careful that you haven’t been lulled into a false sense of security lately.
Also, all through April, Pluto trines Saturn creating a relentless hunger and insatiable need which often triggers obsessions and addictions of all kinds. This month is filled with conflict and struggle, and when you factor in the late month cardinal t-square of Jupiter, Mars and Venus it is clearly a time of difficult new beginnings. Be extremely careful not to overextend yourself financially, mentally or physically from the 20th-27th when the temptation to overestimate, or too much of a good thing leads to problems, pain and injury. The good news is that new business beginnings are well favored, especially in early April, but they won’t be easy with all this turbulence. This is the kind of month where the tough really get going.
The New Moon on April 6th in Aries: Adds to the flavor of new beginnings all month. This is a good time to pick a challenge to go after - run that 10k, start your organic garden, compete in the National Foosball championships - you get the idea. Make it something big and difficult, it will be VERY good for the soul this month especially. All that matters is that it is a personal best for you. The Full Moon on April 20th in Scorpio: relentlessly cuts away any dead leaves, underbrush and other stuff that is clogging the system. Go with the flow of the Universe and snake the plumbing, cut the rot off your deck, hack off 4 inches of dead hair and generally remove that which needs to go the way of compost.
aries - You really love a challenge, especially this month. Be very careful that you don’t make things even harder on yourself than they need to be by biting off more than you can chew. Being organized may not sound exactly fun - but it is often the road to freedom, and that really IS fun. Not only will a sense of order and efficiency make you feel like you’ve got your sh*t together, but it will also actually allow you to get it together, which feels pretty amazing. You see, biting the bullet for a few short minutes is worth it after all.
taurus - You’re deep into some very complex new beginnings this month, and you are more impulsive and hasty than usual. You may just feel like you don’t have enough time to think. Well, if you don’t have time to think, then schedule some! You have a unique ability to arrange and co-ordinate different people and resources around the rules and tools of effectiveness this month - so we really need you to think! Do whatever it takes to make it happen.
gemini - Some ancient conflicts or problems that have been brewing for a long time come into sharp focus in the second half of the month. The real question is how do you deal with adverstity and stress? The saying goes: “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me” but we all know that words can really sting when used irresponsibly. Some kind of permanent break or vicious sting is totally possible, so take a few extra doses of ‘miss manners.’ It may take everything in you to stay civilized, but if you lose your cool you will only hurt yourself. Don’t do it!
cancer - In some ways you’ve got the world on a string this month, especially when it comes to business and getting your way. If it’s results you’re after, then its results you’ll get. Just be careful with that Aries Moon lending an impatient and imperious tone to things, or else you could get labled demanding or worse. Patience with others will be far more effective than pushing. This will become crystal clear when a creative outlet closes down or goes away in the second half of the month. It is patience that will open new doors.
leo - You are on a roll with business in the first half of the month especially, so enjoy it. Good moments don’t last forever, so make sure you take a snapshot of this one and burn it into your memory to for safekeeping and for future inspiration. By the tail end of the month you have found a way to tap into the dreams and fantasies of others that suits you just fine and makes you plenty of cash, just be careful of intense outside competition as well as a challenging ending at home. Illusion vs clarity is the issue.
virgo - You are seriously focused on finding new and powerful ways to express yourself this month - and all that focus is bound to lead to something. What a great time to take a writing class or study a new creative inspiration. By the end of the month you are focused on seeing results, so there’s no room for fantasy or those who live in a dream world. You might have to say goodbye to someone, just to keep your own feet planted firmly on the ground.
libra - I don’t know why I always picture you in feathers, but this month you are flapping your wings to take a maiden flight of sorts. Baby birds are vulnerable, and when you start something entirely new, so are you. Legalities and partnerships are highlighted and require your attention. Be on the lookout for aggression - both the obvious kind and the passive aggressive kind that can take you by surprise. By the end of the month you have completely changed a financial strategy, which was a very good idea.
scorpio - An old role no longer fits you, so it’s time to auditon for something new. Like an actor, you DO have the power to decide who to be. But be very careful not to overdo it. Too much drama, too much intensity, too much of too much and you only drive people away - and that’s just no way to sell tickets to the show. Give the people what they want and you’ll be a hero, if not, well you know that just leaves zero.
sagittarius - The after-echoes of power struggles that started late last year suddenly show their ugly faces again, like a bad dream you thought you’d forgotten. Some words of wisdom that once helped me change a painful pattern: if the situation keeps changing, but you keep being in the middle of it every time, then it’s not the situation! The only thing left to change is the part of you that keeps attracting the problem. The good news is that it IS possible to do this.
capricorn - You can really get a lot done this month. The heavy power struggles and weight throwing shouldn’t bother you. I consider you too much of an expert on human nature to let posing and posturing throw your game. Of course you want to be aware of problems, but you are smart enough, and the stars are helping you to use all that monkey business to push your own agenda and create an opening for a huge breakthrough.
aquarius - A relentless pursuit of new beginnings in the first half of the month leaves you needing a vacation - or at the very least a day at the spa. Try and keep your phone numbers, your car keys and you brain in a safe place, since you are in danger of misplacing all of these now. By the end of the month you need to let go of something that impacts your image, career or reputation once and for all. The change will ultimately do you good and even allow you to make the most of practical and financial support your own plans are gathering.
pisces - A new beginning in a financial arena brightens you mood in the early part of the month - a sale, a renter or other windfall. Take it easy though and don’t press your luck too far. There’s a mounting tension towards the end of April that will force you to re-evaluate a long-standing point of view or value system. You may even find yourself giving up something that you were overly attached to - like an indulgent habit or useless point of view.
March starts with a repeat of the hair-raising Mars-Pluto opposition on the Solstice Degrees of 0-3 Cancer and Capricorn. This is like some sort of major cosmic battle between passion and control, warrior action VS domination, creativity VS destruction and even life VS death. Yeah, it’s that dramatic.
Note to self: Avoid addictive relationships, compulsive behavior and all the other ways that we humans hide from our divine nature and instead fight for power amongst ourselves.
Beginning Feb 22 and through ALL OF MARCH: Venus and Mercury travel together through Aquarius/Pisces - crossing Chiron, Sun and Neptune. Let the dance continue! My question for you is just this; are you doing the ‘whirling dervish’ hippie dance or do you prefer something more structured? Either way, family matters, and long term arrangements are once again the subject of the day. And weather you prefer chaotic inspiration or orderly time management this is a truly inspiring creative moment. Art, language, speeches, and fulfiling connections to one’s deepest values are possible now. Think of it as if you are able to wipe the slate clean and bathe in the waters of love that fill your soul; and from this place you can return renewed and re-invigorated. This whole cycle is such a blessed time for love and family that I fully expect to see a wave of pregnancies and weddings (engagements) to sweep the land. As busy as life is, there’s always time for love under the stars!
The Full Moon on March 21 in Libra asks us to release our attachments to partnerships and the roles that we have gotten stuck in. It may not mean the end of a partnership (or maybe it does?) but it definitely means that there is something to let go of as far as personal roles and our approach to those relationships. The New Moon in Pisces on the 7th opens up the opportunity to achieve a sense of spiritual connection, service and devotion and to be willing to sacrafice self indulgent motives for the greater good, for our relationships and in service to the needs of our spirit. Such a call to spiritual renewal within relationships almost always brings it’s opposite to the surface.
aries - You’re on fire for most of the month, dispite the reappearance of conflict you thought you’d buried around New Years. Ok, you’ll just have to plow through these volatile waters, but you’ve got what it takes to succeed. Power-struggles and even elements of obsession and compulsion are on the table for you to deal with once and for all. Any of these: anger, obsessive sexuality, depression or hotheadedness are all imbalances of your life-force that you are being given the chance to correct - don’t waste it!
taurus - You’re getting the chance to connect to a broader group which is rewarding for you, but it leaves your head spinning. There are tons of opportunities to express your creative gifts, your innovations, your ideas and the general fertility of your mind. Wow, it’s almost overwhelming, that’s why you need to be involved with this team of people to help you - see how it all works out?
gemini - This is a month for radical ideas to get expressed, and you are somehow in the middle of it all. Are they your ideas, your words or are you merely the mouthpiece for them? It doesn’t matter because you are about to see things get truly spicy and unpredictable. As the stakes rise, so does the heat, and you are right there, standing next to the hottest burner. Just be sure to take care of yourself and get out when the heat gets dangerous.
cancer - Get ready to see a wave of change. Whole tribes of people, whole teams of the like-minded are banding together now, and this makes for some very stormy seas. You can’t expect to navigate your boat easily in the midst of these tempest tossed seas. Your best bet is to head for a safe (and solid) piece of land and set up camp there for as long as it takes. You might want to bring along a few of your favorite friends and start a vegetable garden, you could be here for while.
leo - Fantasy, selfishness, power-struggles and all forms of bullying fill your world this month. You aredirectly involved with this whole issue of who’s right, who’s better, who’s doing more, etc, etc. I swear that these people all look like adults, and yet they are acting like 2 year olds. How much of this do you want to expose yourself to? There is a certain point when the captain has to be sure that he’s got a crew he can trust. My question is just this, can you trust yours? Maybe it’s time to cut out the dead rot.
virgo - An intense focus on your daily affairs and routines has you setting up some-kind of long term plan and strategy. Maybe it is a new business venture, maybe a new health program, or maybe you’ve just decided to plant a vegitable garden. No matter what it is, you have one eye on your group/family and another on how to keep them strong as a team. Whatever you are planning, surely has them in mind.
libra - The pressures early in the month are hard to take. You CAN handle them, but don’t get involved with anyone (or any situation) that cranks you up or pushes you to blow your top, it is not worth it. You are creatively inspired by all of this, even if there is more tension than you usually enjoy. After the 21st you are being asked to let go of some idea of your role or placement in a partnership or way of dealing with others.
scorpio - Deep inner transformation is taking place. It’s probably not at all easy, after all the month begins with Mars and Pluto warring with each other. In the long run, you are being asked to stretch, and also transformed from the inside out. One clear signal from the Universe is this: home is where the heart is, and teaming up with others is an opportunity for you to release heat, volatility or destructive firey tendencies in favor of a softer kinder approach to self and others.
sagittarius - You may be breathing a sigh of relief since most of the intense pressures seem to have lifted, Meanwhile you are watching other people wrestle with these same pressures as they re-emerge and push even harder than ever before. Battles of power, dominance and agression cover your entire financial arena, which forces you to deal with compulsion, agression, bullying and contests for dominance. Well, at least it’s not boring.
capricorn - The heat in your brain is making you nearly ready to explode. No wait, I take that back, what you really want to do is control something that is completely uncontrollable. If you’re birthday is around Dec. 19-25 this will be one heavy duty month. The Pluto - Mars opposition has returned just in time to pit control against passion, a battle which guarantees that not only will there be no winner, but there will be plenty of blood. Even control can burn with the heat of a thousand hot pokers, and there is some kind of intense control drama going on now that you are not likely to miss, even if you are completely asleep!
aquarius - A heap of resources and social connections have suddenly landed in your living room. It doesn’t matter how eclectic and unprepared your living space feels, you’re in for a long visit. This should be very enjoyable, and bring a ton of new ideas with it. Suddenly your pad seems to be grand central station for your social scene. Just enjoy it, something lasting, productive and future oriented is going to come out of it, so let it take its course.
pisces - Your head (and your environment) are spinning for most of the month - literally. Don’t get too comfortable with any one idea or plan of action though. This foundation of quicksand is getting ready to shift once again. Not only that but there is such an incredibly high degree of fantasy and delusion surrounding you right now that reality is nearly impossible to identify. Towards the end of the month, be prepared to deal with the destruction of a cherished set of rules. Something wasn’t working about them and now it’s time to throw them out the window and build on a whole new (and this time solid) foundation.
The moves of the stars for the next few months resembles a complicated dance routine so busy that it is simply dizzying. As Feb begins Mars picks up speed and goes direct while Mercury has just turned backwards. Together the confusion should create enough frustration to make anyone feel slightly nuts. At least we’ll all have enough energy to put some oomph into it again after the past two months of energy zap. We might feel motivated, but we’re all plenty confused and can’t expect ourselves to come up with final or complete answers - so don’t even try! Even after Mercury goes direct again on the 19th we still find ourselves sorting out all the contacts and meetings he’s had this month - and there are LOTS of them. Generally speaking this means that the month will be filled with re connections to friends, family, old loves and heart breakers, and long-standing arrangements, grudges, emotional ‘deals’ and even financial matters. This is such a great blessing though, because it allows any and all of these things from the past that have been holding us back to be released, cleansed and re patterned once and for all. Think of it like this; it’s not every day that you get to read the twisted winding history of your family tree, so when you do get this opportunity it can lead to a brand new lease on life. Get ready, we’re in for a bumpy ride.
One of the things that all these changes of directions WILL do for us is bring back things from the past that we thought had left - especially from the recent past. So get ready. But then, on the other hand, when they come back they may not stick around the second time either - it all depends on what else is going on in your own chart transits to determine if you’ve actually found your soulmate.
And I haven’t even mentioned the Eclipse’s yet, there are two of them in February, the first, the Solar Eclipse takes place right on the Chinese New Year; 7 Feb (17Aqu44). It is also conjunct Chiron, Neptune and Rx Mercury this releases us from attachments to our sense of accomplishment and achievement or the expectations of fathers and father figures. Long standing figure heads are likely to move over at this time when we see our own outward values making way for a greater need for inner satisfaction, community and family connection. Next the Lunar Eclipse on Feb 21 (01Vir52) Connect with Saturn. This is a more difficult eclipse that put’s pressure on our community, causes emotion to burst forth and generally behaves in critical and frustrated ways. Burdens are place on women at this time (and they aren’t being welcomed!) and we all feel frustrated by wanting things that we feel we cannot have. Dissatisfaction runs high, the public is mobilized and active, hidden information begins to be revealed with unsettling results and rational thinking is pretty hard to find. In the middle of this apparent chaos, I say that there are huge (unseen) blessings afoot, mostly in the form of rebuilding broken systems. Whew, what a month!
aries - A social figure, friend or person of influence suddenly leaves your network, which leaves you feeling the gap. What do you want to do? Perhaps it’s time for you to step in and fill those big shoes yourself, after all, when you see an opportunity, you’re not usually one to let it slip past you. Later in the month the revelation of new information around health matters gives you concern and makes you re-think your habits and routines.
taurus - A sudden change in your career makes you rethink and rework all of your plans. Maybe you suddenly see an opportunity, or maybe you’ve just been shown the way to change professional hats. Either way, it will take some work to accomplish your goal, so make a plan now, and then stick to it. Later in the month the Lunar Eclipse triggers your creativity - not to mention fertility, so get ready to be a creative force to be reconed with - it is undeniable now and you need to let it happen!
gemini - The Solar Eclipse works in your favor and removes an opponent or obstacle to your goal. Strike while the iron is hot and you can strengthen your power. An exotic stranger threatens to rock your world, just don’t cheat on anyone. Around the 21st, an upheavel at home causes dishes to fly - I told you not to cheat on anyone!
cancer - A total reversal of your everyday assumptions and expectations is on the Universal agenda, so keep your plans loose and don’t get too attached to things going a certain way. Within the next 3 months you are likely to look back and wonder how things could have changed so much so fast. Sudden news later in the month makes huge waves, upsets the apple cart and causes you to completely change your whole strategy.
leo - You are ready to throw in the towel with your whole social network. Your frustration has reached some kind of boiling point, and partnerships have a huge impact on all of it. Just be prepared for some kind of capricious and unpredictable actions from your partners and you will be ok. A sudden financial revelation leaves you stunned later in the month, so hedge your bets.
virgo - Someone who has been stopping you or blocking you from moving forward with your plans suddenly just leaves the picture. It is almost like the problem has been pulled up by the roots - good riddance! The Virgo Lunar Eclipse causes you to gain deep clarity and understanding about what has really been motivating you, I mean the things you didn’t know about before. This gives you the chance to start over with a clean chalkboard.
libra - A lover could leave your life for good. Don’t cry over losers dear, they’re not worth it! But you are creatively inspired as well, so a good time in the bedroom is high on your priority list and could land you a new amore before you’ve had time to dry your tears. I really, really, really suggest you take a long tour through your subconscious and find out where your self-sabotage is coming from - this could save you a lot of pain this month.
scorpio - Challenging and sudden changes in your home life create stress. You can handle it though, I know you. Just realize that things are not going to go as you plan them to, and get flexible. I know it’s not comfortable for you, but it will save your sanity. The birth of a social community is the answer to your frustrations and provides you with what you really need - a sense of place within a larger community.
sagittarius - Your mail could get lost, or even your identity stolen. The news you get this month is beyond crazy and makes you wonder which end is up, so stay grounded and remember to breathe. A sudden and overwhelming need to prove yourself or make waves in your career grips you toward month’s end. You are not used to this kind of frenzy and are almost afraid of it. We have a word for it; ambition.
capricorn - Changes on the financial front create an unsettling sense of ‘what’s next’ for you. This doesn’t have to be a bad thing, but you’ll have to get really creative to transform it for the good, try studying Donald Trump. On the other hand, new and exotic connections from far and abroad will open up fantastic opportunities that are also incredibly rewarding - IF - and only IF you are paying attention for them.
aquarius - The Solar Eclipse in your sign creates some kind of disruption for you in the area of your career or public identity. You may suddenly find yourself taking on a new role or behaving in a totally uncharacteristic way. This is all part of the picture. Then, by month’s end you find yourself in the position of taking on a team, joining with others and working towards a mutually desired - and much needed - goal.
pisces - Just be prepared for things you aren’t expecting, I’m not saying that you’ll experience a betrayal this month, just that you need to guard against it. Don’t just trust that things are running smoothly and that business will continue as usual. Someone is likely to rock the boat now. Also, by month’s end your partnerships reveal things that have been buried or unspoken for a long time. It’s time to listen, this needs to be heard.
In the mythology of ancient Greece, PLUTO was the son of URANUS and the brother of JUPITER and NEPTUNE. When JUPITER became king of the gods by castrating their tyrannical father URANUS, he divided the world into three kingdoms for the brothers to rule. JUPITER took Mt. Olympus (normal waking consciousness) as his domain, NEPTUNE was given control over the oceans and waters (dreams, visions, fantasies and mysticism), and PLUTO took the underworld as his domain. The underworld could be equated with the ID in psychological terms. PLUTO’s domain of rulership includes basic animal drives for sex and survival as well as power and control issues. He also represents the inherent ability of an individual to rejuvenate, transform, and resurrect oneself, as well as issues related to recycling. PLUTO determines the use or abuse of overwhelming or uncontrollable forces such as nuclear fusion. Is it an accident that one of the most deadly substances ever unleashed by man is called Plutonium? Is it co-incidence that the discovery of the planet PLUTO by modern Astronomers coincides with the interest and early discovery of sub-atomic matter, such as the atom, it’s nucleus and the proton and the neutron? The forces unleashed by these tiny particles are under the rulership of PLUTO, however the knowledge and curiosity to do so falls under the domain of the mentally brilliant URANUS. At the time when this knowledge was put to use by scientists there existed a 10-year conjunction between these two planets, allowing their domains to overlap and merge. This resulted in the ability for humans to unleash the awesome and potentially devastating forces used in nuclear physics.
The oldest religions on this planet believe in the law of karma, which states that there are no accidents or co-incidences, that everything happens for a reason and that there is a divine plan behind everything in Gods universe. Astrology states that PLUTO is responsible for the evolution of humanity, both individually and collectively. It does seem true that if humanity as a whole doesn’t learn to evolve then we may just ameliorate ourselves, either with one swift kick through nuclear Armageddon or slowly through the systematic destruction of the environment and its natural resources. However, the ability of PLUTO to change and transform that which he touches does make it seem possible for us to evolve our consciousness to a level where we truly embrace a philosophy of brother and sisterhood.
Scorpio is the only sign ruled by PLUTO, which could explain why they have earned such an intense reputation. Scorpio has 3 symbols, representing the three levels of soul development found under its domain. The Scorpion is the lowest manifestation of Scorpio characteristics, engaging in the pettiest battles for control, survival and sexual conquest. These are the depths to which Scorpio can slide, represented by such entities as the Mafia, the Black Market and assassin groups. The second and most common form of Scorpio is the serpent; a being that recognizes the need for periodic renewal, regularly shedding old belief systems, habits and behaviors. These people are capable of some intense power struggles, but have learned the wisdom to let go when something no longer fits. These are the people who instinctually know how to be there for others during their most intense moments of loss and crisis. The third form of Scorpio is the Eagle. This Scorpio has learned a spiritual/universal perspective on life and therefore consciously seeks out ways to abolish their own useless ego-centered drives for power and control, instead seeking to relinquish control to their higher God-self. These people often feel a sense of some spiritual calling or mission in life to which they are willing to dedicate their entire being, thereby experiencing the highest bliss of unobstructed union with their Higher Self.
Everyone, not just Scorpio is capable of union with their Higher God Self and the placement of PLUTO in the Natal Chart describe how the individual would most want and need to experience this. PLUTO will make it’s presence felt mostly through the collective experiences of generations of people as they evolve as a group. In an individual PLUTO indicates the lessons and pre-ordained people and experiences that one must confront in order to evolve as a soul. For more information about how PLUTO influences you personally you may want to have a Natal Chart Interpretation.
I am SCORPIO: Overwhelm me - Ruled by Pluto (and Mars)
The legend of the SCORPIO precedes them. Even before he or she enters the room, before they open their mouths to utter a peep the whole room has inexplicably hushed in anticipation. Everyone is watching, in that studied nonchalant way that betrays the fact that of course, they themselves are not SCORPIO’S. You see, to the SCORP himself, all this attention is annoyingly silly, trivial really. ‘So what if I’m a little bit intense,’ she thinks. ‘If they can’t handle it then they can just buzz off, I couldn’t care less,’ he tells himself. But secretly they wonder why other people are always so fascinated with them, why other people always seem to make up and believe these Machiavellian intrigues about them. ‘All I did was answer the phone,’ she scoffs, ‘and now everyone is buzzing on about how I am having a secret affair with that Italian Grand Prix driver. Hmm, he does have a nice ass though.’
Is she or isn’t she? It certainly wouldn’t be beyond the SCORPION to punish an inattentive or abusive partner or lover for their insouciance. And never mind the fact that sex in all it’s variations and permutations is endlessly fascinating to them, occupying more than enough of their mental real estate to qualify as a National Monument. It’s no wonder that they keep their mouths firmly shut, secreting away their private thoughts. After all, they understand all too well that if they let it slip that they think so-and-so has great curves, before they know it everyone will be eyeing them suspiciously.
You see SCORPIO’S are comfortable, no make that fascinated with power in all it’s forms and permutations. And since very few things really frighten them, they can’t understand why they should frighten everyone else. Spend the night in that haunted house? You bet! Says the SCORP, no wonder other people get a little bit uneasy around them sometimes.
On some level all SCORPIO’S are dealing with karma of feeling unwanted or deeply thwarted at a profound and deep level. For this reason he or she is fascinated with what makes all of humanity tick. Deep, searching and penetrating minds belong to these people, not to mention sexy, charismatic, magnetic, brooding personalities and eyes that bore right through you seeming to look into your very soul. Well, don’t bother trying to hide in there; they readily understand the most intense, overwhelming and often unconscious motives that exist in the human psyche. They already live there.
And this is why they are represented by not one but three symbols in Astrology. They learn about themselves through the concepts represented by their opposing power – TAURUS, namely consistency, stability, and self-sufficiency of resources and an appreciation of the physical. Once they have transcended the intense, reactive reptilian–brained reactions associated with the SCORPION, they
In the mythology of ancient Greece, PLUTO was the son of URANUS and the brother of JUPITER and NEPTUNE. When JUPITER became king of the gods by castrating their tyrannical father URANUS, he divided the world into three kingdoms for the brothers to rule. JUPITER took Mt. Olympus (normal waking consciousness) as his domain, NEPTUNE was given control over the oceans and waters (dreams, visions, fantasies and mysticism), and PLUTO took the underworld as his domain. The underworld could be equated with the ID in psychological terms. PLUTO’s domain of rulership includes basic animal drives for sex and survival as well as power and control issues. He also represents the inherent ability of an individual to rejuvenate, transform, and resurrect oneself, as well as issues related to recycling. PLUTO determines the use or abuse of overwhelming or uncontrollable forces such as nuclear fusion. Is it an accident that one of the most deadly substances ever unleashed by man is called Plutonium? Is it co-incidence that the discovery of the planet PLUTO by modern Astronomers coincides with the interest and early discovery of sub-atomic matter, such as the atom, it’s nucleus and the proton and the neutron? The forces unleashed by these tiny particles are under the rulership of PLUTO, however the knowledge and curiosity to do so falls under the domain of the mentally brilliant URANUS. At the time when this knowledge was put to use by scientists there existed a 10-year conjunction between these two planets, allowing their domains to overlap and merge. This resulted in the ability for humans to unleash the awesome and potentially devastating forces used in nuclear physics.
The legend of the SCORPIO precedes them. Even before he or she enters the room, before they open their mouths to utter a peep the whole room has inexplicably hushed in anticipation. Everyone is watching, in that studied nonchalant way that betrays the fact that of course, they themselves are not SCORPIO’S. You see, to the SCORP himself, all this attention is annoyingly silly, trivial really. ‘So what if I’m a little bit intense,’ she thinks. ‘If they can’t handle it then they can just buzz off, I couldn’t care less,’ he tells himself. But secretly they wonder why other people are always so fascinated with them, why other people always seem to make up and believe these Machiavellian intrigues about them. ‘All I did was answer the phone,’ she scoffs, ‘and now everyone is buzzing on about how I am having a secret affair with that Italian Grand Prix driver. Hmm, he does have a nice ass though.’