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Moon entered Aquarius early this morning @ 7:44 AM EDT, 7th, the natural home of Libra ruled by Venus • V/c time: 7:26 - 7:43 AM EDT.
If you're unfamiliar with a v/c ( void-of-course ) Moon, you can read an article here: Astrology Articles
The last lunar cycle we discussed the archetypes of each zodiac sign as the Moon made her transit thr
Moon entered Aquarius early this morning @ 7:44 AM EDT, 7th, the natural home of Libra ruled by Venus • V/c time: 7:26 - 7:43 AM EDT.
If you're unfamiliar with a v/c ( void-of-course ) Moon, you can read an article here: Astrology Articles
The last lunar cycle we discussed the archetypes of each zodiac sign as the Moon made her transit through their domain. This lunar cycle I'm highlighting the constellations and sub-ruling planets associated with each zodiac sign's decan as the moon transits.
Aquarius is known as the free-spirited souls who live in a progressive world of ideas. Their innate quirkiness is easily recognizable, and they walk to the beat of their own drum.
These humanitarian-centered individuals are aware of the strengths, weaknesses, joys and sorrows of the collective.
Because their imaginings are overflowing with radical, forward-thinking beliefs of how to heal humankind, they love to transmute their social perceptions into Utopian ideas.
Entering Aquarius on a Sunday, ruled by the Sun, portends healing, spirituality, success, strength, and protection. The Full Moon is the IDEALIST time to manifest magic! Bring it!
The constellations associated with Aquarius' decans are:
Jan 20 - Jan 29: Delphinus, the Dolphin, ancient savior of the shipwrecked. The Dolphin symbolizes spirituality. Planetary sub-ruler is Uranus.
Jan 30 - Feb 08: Piscis Austrinus, the Southern Fish that symbolizes knowledge and fertility of mind. The Fish drinks from the Fountain of Wisdom. Planetary sub-ruler: Mercury.
Feb 09 - Feb 18: Equuleus, the Little Horse, brother of Pagasus. The Little Horse symbolizes loyalty and the harnessing of strength. Planetary sub-ruler: Venus.
Do you know where Aquarius resides in your birth chart? Even if you have no planets in Aquarius, the house it resides in influences your imagination.
For more information on a natal or lunar transit for the Moon in Aquarius, visit: The Moons Promenade
Image: Pisces Austrinus
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Moon enters Pisces this morning @ 9:24 AM EDT, 7th, the natural home of Libra ruled by Venus • V/c time: 5:58 - 9:23 AM EDT.
If you're unfamiliar with a v/c ( void-of-course ) Moon, you can read an article here: Astrology Articles
The last lunar cycle we discussed the archetypes of each zodiac sign as the Moon made her transit through thei
Moon enters Pisces this morning @ 9:24 AM EDT, 7th, the natural home of Libra ruled by Venus • V/c time: 5:58 - 9:23 AM EDT.
If you're unfamiliar with a v/c ( void-of-course ) Moon, you can read an article here: Astrology Articles
The last lunar cycle we discussed the archetypes of each zodiac sign as the Moon made her transit through their domain. This lunar cycle I'm highlighting the constellations and sub-ruling planets associated with each zodiac sign's decan as the moon transits.
Pisces sits at the edge of the zodiac, where the journeying soul dissolves into the ethers from which it came. At home in the spiritual planes, Pisces is tapped into the collective and the Divine.
Neptune-ruled, it feels the collective longing, which comes through as inspiration and is expressed through creativity. These are artists, healers, and gentle beings.
Softened spiritual and emotional boundaries make them empathic and even psychic, which also gives them a need for solitude, to identify what's theirs and what isn't. Compassion is their gift and being of service is their highest expression.
Entering Pisces on a Tuesday, ruled by Mars, portends passion, sex, courage, aggression, and protection. The Waning Gibbous Moon is a time to focus on studies, meditation, and very little magical work with the exception of that designed to banish harmful energies.
The constellations associated with Pisces' decans are:
Feb 19 - 29: Pegasus the Winged Horse who bears the rider of good fortune. Planetary sub-ruler Neptune.
Mar 01 - 10: Cygnus, the Swan, also called the Northern Cross. The Swan is the celestial symbol of grace and beauty. Planetary sub-ruler is Moon.
Mar 11 - 20: Cepheus, the Monarch who rests one foot on the Pole Star. He symbolizes constancy. Planetary sub-ruler is Pluto, the God of the Underworld.
Do you know where Pisces resides in your birth chart? Even if you have no planets in Pisces, the house it resides in influences your intense emotions.
For more information on a natal or lunar transit for the Moon in Pisces, visit The Moon's Promenade
#art : Astro backyard
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Moon enters Aries this morning @ 9:53 AM EDT • V/c Time: 10:31 AM - 10:52 AM.
The last lunar cycle I discussed the archetypes of each zodiac sign as the Moon made her transit through their domain. This lunar cycle I'm highlighting the constellations and sub-ruling planets associated with each zodiac sign's decan as the m
Moon enters Aries this morning @ 9:53 AM EDT • V/c Time: 10:31 AM - 10:52 AM.
The last lunar cycle I discussed the archetypes of each zodiac sign as the Moon made her transit through their domain. This lunar cycle I'm highlighting the constellations and sub-ruling planets associated with each zodiac sign's decan as the moon transits.
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and is quite simply excited to be alive. It's curious, adventurous, and independent. It spearheads its own path, never waiting for guidance, drawing on its own fiery engine for fuel.
It's inspired, energetic, and physically active. Mars-ruled, these are leaders and natural initiators, pushing forward toward uncharted territory.
While Aries is great at starting things, they often lack staying power. This is because their mind is hyperactive and they're ready to move onto the next inspired idea. If something is complex, it's best not to start it on this day.
Entering Aries on a Thursday, ruled by Jupiter portends expansion, money, prosperity, and generosity.
The Waning Gibbous Moon indicates a time for study, meditation, and little magical work except for that which banishes negative energy.
The constellations associated with Aries' decans are:
MAR 21 - MAR 31: Andromeda, the Chained Woman. She was freed of her chains by Perseus, the Rescuer. The constellation symbolizes the power of love. The planetary sub-ruler here is Mars, the God of War.
APR 01 - 10: Cetus, the whale or Sea Monster, tied to two fishes and led by a lamb. Cetus symbolizes energy harnessed to imagination and love. The planetary sub-ruler here is the Sun.
APR 11 - 19: Cassiopia, a beautiful queen seated on her throne who symbolizes good judgment. Down through the ages she has been a celestial guide to travelers. The planetary sub-ruler here is Jupiter.
Do you know where Aries resides in your birth chart? Even if you have no planets in Aries, the house is influential.
For more information on a natal or lunar transit for the Moon in Aries, visit: The Moons Promenade
#art: Cetus Constellation by PhilNews
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Mercury enters Virgo @ 6:42 PM, EDT, 9th House, the natural home of Sagittarius ruled by Jupiter.
MERCURY isn't only the Prince of Communication and Messenger of the Gods, he is also associated with the physician and healing; thus, he carries the caduceus, a short-staff wand entwined by two serpents, sometimes surmounted by wings that is
Mercury enters Virgo @ 6:42 PM, EDT, 9th House, the natural home of Sagittarius ruled by Jupiter.
MERCURY isn't only the Prince of Communication and Messenger of the Gods, he is also associated with the physician and healing; thus, he carries the caduceus, a short-staff wand entwined by two serpents, sometimes surmounted by wings that is now the modern symbol for medicine. He is also the Divine Trickster and Patron of Merchants.
To the world, Virgo gives the impression of being calm, cool, and collected. As a matter of fact, Virgo is the epitome of that facade. The real drama exists inside the interior as intensity.
A VIRGOan's mind can be compared to the cogs in a clock that continuously turns; it can exhaust itself just thinking about things that need or want to be done.
It's difficult for this sign to sit still for want of constant activity. Its idea of taking it easy would seem like work to everyone else. This sign is definitely not a daydreamer but a day-doer. And they will do everything in their power to create order out of any chaos they face, and they'll do it logically and emotionally detached.
9th HOUSE:
This wide-open space reflects the higher mind and life philosophy. Within a lifespan, it's a period of spiritual growth and gaining a broader perspective. It reveals our ethics and anything that opens the mind, such as higher education and foreign travel.
Jupiter-ruled, this space reveals our relationship to expansion and the things that block or support our quests. This house is the natural home of the Explorer, Sagittarius, and reveals our long journeys of body and mind.
Here we may expand through travel, where different cultures broaden our viewpoint, or we may grow through spirituality and places of worship, never leaving our hometown.
This house reflects man's search for meaning, and no two journeys' look the same and thus should not be compared.
MERCURY -> VIRGO TRANSIT
Fortunately, this is one of the more pleasing transits of the year because everyone is more comfortable in their own home. This holds true for Mercury as well, being he is exalted in his Virgoan castle. When relaxed, we have little need for defenses and demonstrate our greatest quality: Authenticity.
Here Virgo is not only ruled by Mercury, but Mercury comes to full strength, displaying its most positive qualities: the ability to communicate and a fine, analytical quality to the mind.
Facts become very important, and we could often find ourselves thoroughly researching before making a decision. As this aspect denotes a meticulous nature, we need to guard against judgment or impatience toward those who are less organized in their thinking or actions.
Today is a great day to connect with likeminded or socialize with family or close friends. Fun and amusements are in order.
NATAL ASPECT
In Virgo, Mercury is non-emotional. Natives who have this aspect in their birth charts are most likely uncomfortable in emotional situations. However, it's this very emotional detachment that makes them excellent researchers, scientists, or even teachers.
They almost possess a photographic memory, able to absorb information quickly and memorize long pages of material easily.
However, they should guard against eagerness to take too many things on at once, which drains their energy. No one can be everything to everyone.
Once depleted, they can become nervous, suffer from anxiety, and be hypercritical. It's important to learn when to rest. That may prove difficult, being that one of the most difficult things for a Virgo to do is put off tomorrow what can be done today.
Here's hoping that'll change!
Image: Anna Silivonchik
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Moon enters Taurus @ 1:24 PM EDT; however, v/c time begins Thu evening @ 6:14 PM ( 26th ) - 1:23 PM ( 27th ).
If you're unfamiliar with a v/c ( void-of-course ) Moon, you can read an article here: Astrology Articles
The last lunar cycle I discussed the archetypes of each zodiac sign as the Moon made her transit through their domain. This l
Moon enters Taurus @ 1:24 PM EDT; however, v/c time begins Thu evening @ 6:14 PM ( 26th ) - 1:23 PM ( 27th ).
If you're unfamiliar with a v/c ( void-of-course ) Moon, you can read an article here: Astrology Articles
The last lunar cycle I discussed the archetypes of each zodiac sign as the Moon made her transit through their domain. This lunar cycle I'm highlighting the constellations and sub-ruling planets associated with each zodiac sign's decan as the moon transits.
Taurus, like Mother Nature herself, is grounded in the process of becoming. It understands that a goal and the pathway toward it are one and the same, moving through time with patient stability. It's tempered like a flower and won't be rushed, growing from seed to sprout, to bud to blossom.
Taurus is one with the Earth and loves experiencing life through the senses. Being Venus-ruled it's a lover if beauty, valuing everything from art to fine food to bodywork. It also appreciated architecture, beautiful landscapes, luxuries, and accumulating things of value.
The Moon entering Taurus on a Saturday, ruled by Saturn, portends longevity, exorcism, endings, homes, and houses. The Waning Last Quarter Moon suggests it's a time for study, meditation, and little magical work except for that designed to dispel harmful energy.
The constellations and planetary rulers associated with Taurus' decans are:
APR 20 - 30: Triangulum, the Triangle, mystic symbol of truth and harmony. Planetary sub-ruler is Venus.
MAY 01 - 10: Eridanus, the River Po, a winding current that symbolizes justice. Planetary sub-ruler is Mercury.
MAY 11 - 20: Perseus, the Rescuer, the hero with winged feet and a sword who slew the Gorgon Medusa. Perseus is symbolic of victory. Planetary sub-ruler is Saturn.
Do you know where Taurus resides in your birth chart? Even if you have no planets in Taurus, the house Taurus resides in is influential.
For more information on a natal or lunar transit for the Moon in Taurus, visit: The Moons Promenade
#art: Perseus by Star Search
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Moon enters Capricorn early morning @ 4:14 AM EDT, 8th, natural home of Scorpio co-ruled by Mars & Pluto • V/c time 3:58 - 4:14 AM EDT.
If you're unfamiliar with a v/c ( void-of-course ) Moon, you can read an article he
The last lunar cycle we discussed the archetypes of each zodiac sign as the Moon made her transit th
Moon enters Capricorn early morning @ 4:14 AM EDT, 8th, natural home of Scorpio co-ruled by Mars & Pluto • V/c time 3:58 - 4:14 AM EDT.
If you're unfamiliar with a v/c ( void-of-course ) Moon, you can read an article he
The last lunar cycle we discussed the archetypes of each zodiac sign as the Moon made her transit through their domain. This lunar cycle I'm highlighting the constellations and sub-ruling planets associated with each zodiac sign's decan as the moon transits.
If you'd like to know more about the Moon in Capricorn, especially transits or natal, visit The Moon's Promenade.
Capricorn has a reputation of stabilizing the Moon, known by scientists to "wobble" while orbiting, known to astrologers as a shifting emotional influence. That's because Capricorn is an unemotional and demonstrative.
Many with this natal placement, including myself, have to overcome the complexities within our own nature to discover the balance we seek. Once we begin to recognize each intricate layer of design by delving into the heart of it, we're able to overcome it by accepting it for what it is ( positive or negative ).
It's not the acceptance of our traits but the denial that keeps us locked in cyclic circularity.
This lunar position is endowed with an alert mind and eagerness to learn. However, not in vague theory, but in solid knowledge that can be put to use through organization, ambition, and hard work that pays off.
With Saturn as Capricorn's ruler, nothing is a given; it must be earned.
Entering Capricorn on a Friday ruled by Venus portends love, friendship, reconciliation, and beauty. The Waxing Gibbous Moon is the ideal time to manifest magic!
The constellations associated with Capricorn's decan constellations are:
Dec 22 - Dec 31: Corona Australis, the Southern Crown, garland of the gods. This constellation represents commitment to knowledge.
Jan 01 - Jan 10: Lyra, the Harp, formed by the God Mercury from a tortoiseshell. Lyra symbolizes harmony.
Jan 11 - Jan 19: Draco, the Dragon, the "seeing one" who guarded the Golden Apples. The Dragon symbolizes observation and intuition.
Do you know where Capricorn resides in your birth chart? Even if you have no planets in Capricorn, the house it resides in influences your ambition.
For more information on a natal or lunar transit for the Moon in Capricorn, visit: The Moon's Promenade
Image: Constellation Lyra by planets.org
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Mars enters Gemini this afternoon @ 4:44 PM, 7th, the natural home of Libra ruled by Venus.
Mars transits bring an abundance of energy that's often manifested as restlessness, moodiness, accident-prone due to the lack of attention, or even violent when the pressure-cooker of emotion explodes.
Gemini is known for its versatility and adapta
Mars enters Gemini this afternoon @ 4:44 PM, 7th, the natural home of Libra ruled by Venus.
Mars transits bring an abundance of energy that's often manifested as restlessness, moodiness, accident-prone due to the lack of attention, or even violent when the pressure-cooker of emotion explodes.
Gemini is known for its versatility and adaptable, quick-witted duality that can keep Mars occupied enough to expel energy as fast as it's manufactured.
However, Gemini is also known for its restlessness and lack in concentration that leads to a lack in follow-through. This can exasperate Mars into a volatile soup of emotional outbursts.
The easiest way to navigate this transit is to pursue avenues that keep our attention engaged and our energy flowing. Another is physical exercise, which can prevent and/or expend a dammed-up energetic flow.
Ruled by Mercury, the planet of intellectual urge, our avenue of expression, and reasoning ability, Gemini is curious and adventurous for knowledge and intellectuals to converse with.
Ares, ruler of Mars, is the God of War and all about aggressive urges, initiation, and of course active energy. Often times without reason.
Mercury-ruled Gemini has the intellectual wherewithal to keep Mars entertained and occupied as long as they themselves don't become bogged down in their own propensity to become scatterbrained, or fall into a scheming, ungrateful disposition.
Ares-ruled Mars has the strength to withhold his energies by practicing the sacred pause in his own huffed-up need-to-conquer-something desires by turning to physical activities such as going to the gym, swimming, or even sex.
Especially if they feel their mental capacity seems waning or lost amid a swirling funnel of energy.
Intellect and activity are two social clubs we should visit often during this transit if we want to avoid escalating conflict through temper eruptions followed by potential flows of red-hot violence.
If we're physically tired, then turn to something that captivates our mind such as a good book or an interesting movie or documentary. If we're mentally exhausted, turn to the body and perhaps something spontaneous that demonstrates Mars' dexterity and manual skills.
The bottom line is that the signature of this transit, house 7, represents profound relation/partnerships. So, this transit is going to involve others and requires balance to achieve harmony.
This includes developing a discipline of concentration to prevent a tendency to go off in many directions at once.
#art Ricardo Fernández Ortega
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Astrea enters Virgo @ 8:51 AM EDT, 2nd, the natural home of Taurus ruled by Venus.
Astraea in Mythology
In Greek Mythology, Astraea, also known as the Star Goddess or Maiden, was renowned as the virgin god of justice, innocence, purity, and precision. She was beloved by the Greeks and thought to represent the Light in the world during what
Astrea enters Virgo @ 8:51 AM EDT, 2nd, the natural home of Taurus ruled by Venus.
Astraea in Mythology
In Greek Mythology, Astraea, also known as the Star Goddess or Maiden, was renowned as the virgin god of justice, innocence, purity, and precision. She was beloved by the Greeks and thought to represent the Light in the world during what scholars have referred to as 'The Golden Age'.
The Golden Age ( Age of Innocence ) was one of the five Ages of Man in the old Greek religion. In mythology, the ages represented the history of human existence and its subsequent deterioration. Astraea came to symbolize humanity's fall and the hope that a new age of innocence would return.
As to her origins, there are differing stories; however, the widest accepted is that she herself is a descendant of the Titans. According to Hesiod’s Theogony, her father was the second-generation TITAN, Astraeus, the astrological GOD OF DUSK. Her mother was EOS, the goddess of the dawn.
Astrea in Virgo
According to Ovid, Astraea abandoned the earth and ascended to heaven to become the constellation Virgo. Both Astrea and Virgo are endowed with the same qualities, which makes Astrea's natural home Virgo.
Virgo's true origins in Greek mythology reflect Astraea, the goddess of innocence and justice; thus, many believe they are one in the same. To know Astrea is to know Virgo's earthly qualities, and to know Virgo is to know Astrea's heavenly qualities.
This is a beautiful transit that can contribute to the overall collective of humanity.
On the outside, Virgos may appear calm but underneath that meticulous structure is a nervous system prone to restless intensity. Some astrologers reflect that this restlessness mirrors Astrea's abandonment of the earth to create the constellation Virgo due to the evil nature of man that had permeated across the planet.
Virgo desires peace and calm. It desires all things that Astrea worked for during the golden age of man: perfection.
There's a ceaseless drive in Virgo to accomplish this impossible task. Unlike Astrea, who, as a goddess was able to flee the earth, Virgo is earthbound with an emotional disposition to bring order out of chaos.
Both Astrea and Virgo have a beautiful propensity for love, love alone isn't what makes them happy. They must justify their lives as a ledger reflecting profit or loss.
While they can be ambitious, their ultimate desire is to accumulate the wisdom needed for practical use that benefits humankind as a collective.
While this goddess and astrological sign symbolize virginity, a prudish attitude or lack of sensuality is not in the cards. They can be very sensual when they desire to be.
They are not in the game of life to selfishly take from others, but to impart their higher motive to be of use.
The symbol of both Virgo and Astrea is a virgin holding a sheaf of wheat which is transformed into bread to provide humanity. This is taking what has been sown through sowing that is now fully ripened ( wisdom, knowledge, and skills ) to use for the benefit of everyone.
In essence this transit can influence our intensions in such a way that we desire to utilize the gifts we were born with to nourish humankind.
With the combined intelligence and intentions of these dual aspects ( heaven and earth ) our goals can be those of lofty giving combined with a physical diligence and an attention to detail that accomplishes those goals.
In order to do that to the fullest, we may need to trust synchronicity through an increased faith that fortuitous events, people, and connections happen for reasons we may not fully comprehend. When we feel heavy look up to Astrea in the heavens as a reminder of what can be accomplished.
And if we feel scattered or our thoughts are lost, wandering in the clouds, look to Virgo for grounded practicality and a solid plan to get things done.
#art Astraea by Tammy Cantrell
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Venus enters Leo @ 12:19 PM EDT, 11th House, the natural home of Aquarius ruled by Uranus.
Venus represents love, relationships, beauty, harmony, and is very comfortable in Leo, who is associated with confidence, creativity, self-expression, and leadership. When Venus enters Leo, you can expect fiery, passionate energy, especially in matt
Venus enters Leo @ 12:19 PM EDT, 11th House, the natural home of Aquarius ruled by Uranus.
Venus represents love, relationships, beauty, harmony, and is very comfortable in Leo, who is associated with confidence, creativity, self-expression, and leadership. When Venus enters Leo, you can expect fiery, passionate energy, especially in matters of the heart ( Leo ) or aesthetics ( Venus ).
The 11this a house highlights the how we work with others and how we find our peer groups. It also shows which types of organizations we're drawn to, and those we consider likeminded. It's a house of social consciousness and working toward the greater good of others.
Leo's big-heartedness and Venus' desire to associate with her favorite people, places and things, make a great team when it comes to getting what they want, be it spiritual family or secured finances, these two work the cosmic sphere spreading magnetism and appreciation.
The caveat in this placement is becoming egotistical, competitive, or indolent. That stems from the opposition between Venus and Pluto until July 17. Remain humble in interchanges with others. This placement adds warmth and affection to those you deem worthy, but can also produce jealousy, snobbishness, indiscretion, or sexual addiction. Especially if we have challenging aspects in our natal chart.
The good news is that the trine between Venus and Neptune in the 2nd and 7th houses is effective until the 15th, boosting self-esteem, financial savvy, social activities and cooperation with others. The only caveat is that the 7th is also a house of open enemies.
With vigilant awareness guarding against negative expressions, we can expect socializing and the spotlight of Leo's warmth illuminating all that is beautiful and harmonic in our relationships.
Romance is the keyword during this transit.
Individuals with Venus in Leo are often attracted to vibrant and confident partners who can match their enthusiasm and energy. They enjoy the excitement of romance and appreciate grand gestures of affection. They may also have a strong sense of personal style and a love for luxury and beautiful things.
In relationships, Venus in Leo individuals are generous, warm, and loyal. They value loyalty and commitment and expect their partners to be just as devoted. They are natural leaders and enjoy taking charge in their relationships, but they also need to be recognized and appreciated for their efforts. They thrive in relationships where they feel admired, respected, and adored.
In terms of creative expression, they are often drawn to the arts, entertainment, and fashion. They have a flair for drama and enjoy expressing themselves through their unique style and creativity. They may have a strong sense of aesthetics and a desire to be noticed for their artistic talents.
Overall, Venus in Leo adds passionate and expressive energy to a person's love life and creative endeavors. It emphasizes the importance of being seen, appreciated, and admired for one's unique qualities and talents.
If you sense yourself gravitating toward the dark side of egotistical arrogance, acknowledge it as something that needs to be treated. That way, we aren't denying the existence of something letting us know we have an unhealed wound. The tiniest of wounds can become infected if untreated.
#art Vladimir Muhin
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Mercury enters the Lion's Den @ 8:51 AM this morning, 1st House, the natural home of Aries ruled by Mars representing the overall condition of our physical appearance and the first impression we make upon others. As the first house of the astrological new year, it also represents new beginnings.
Mercury is known by many monikers: Messenge
Mercury enters the Lion's Den @ 8:51 AM this morning, 1st House, the natural home of Aries ruled by Mars representing the overall condition of our physical appearance and the first impression we make upon others. As the first house of the astrological new year, it also represents new beginnings.
Mercury is known by many monikers: Messenger of the Gods; Prince of Communication; Overseer of Travel, Patron of Merchants, and Trickster to name a few. He represents intellect, the avenue of expression, and our ability to reason.
Mercury is considered in his fall in Leo, so it's important to understand that it could have difficulty expressing our true nature. It's akin to staying in someone else's house that we're not comfortable in. We can express ourselves, but without the freedom we'd feel if we were 100% comfortable. Treading on eggshells is a good term for this transit.
And, honestly, aside from Daniel, who really feels comfortable in a lion's den? ( Not that Daniel was comfortable, but you get the point. He is the perfect example of being in his Fall and having to conform. )
As a Fixed Fire sign, Leos are powerful, courageous, and eager to conquer everything they set their minds to. Compassion and big-hardheartedness, consciousness, drive, and natural leadership are the four main characteristics of the Lion.
Their fiery energy can seem overbearing to light and airy Mercury. But you know what they say! "Fire needs air to survive." So, while this transit may be considered Mercury's "fall" - it's a breath of fresh oxygen for Leo.
The merging of these energies spells many things, but unsuccessful does not need to be one of them! If you have been considering a new health regime, now is the time to start one.
With Mercury's concise abilities to reason and Leo's eagerness to conquer challenges, it's guaranteed to progress—whether you're just starting out or need a boost of fire to continue.
Also, the written word or alternative endeavors such as painting or crafting, are highly favored at this time. Leo's creative abilities, combined with Mercury's intellectual approach, guarantees a solid foundation.
Through the courageous and determined energy of Leo combined with Mercury's wisdom to focus inwardly on the outward expression of visual or aesthetic pleasures, original and innovative creations are bound emerge.
All is peaceful in the house of Leo when he doesn't feel threatened. But should he feel threatened, be prepared for his negative traits to emerge, because he will stop at nothing to protect his den. This behavior could include vain competitiveness, overbearing behavior, and pretentious cruelty.
Mercury has the wisdom to navigate this house utilizing the positive aspects of Leo to further success as long as he avoids playing out the trickster archetype. Tricking a Leo can garner serious ramifications that may produce a lifelong scar.
Unless, of course, we're Daniel. And even he didn't go as far as to provoke a house he knew he didn't rule. . .regardless of how protected he was.
#art Kobayashi Noriyuki
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Moon joins Mercury & Venus Out of Bounds
Vesta enters the Lion's Den: Embracing Our Creative Truth
Vesta enters Leo Wednesday evening, June 19 @ 6:08 PM EDT, 10th House, the natural home of Capricorn ruled by Saturn.
Vesta in 10th house increases our ambitions and commitment to see them reach fruition. This doesn't necessarily mean in busi
Moon joins Mercury & Venus Out of Bounds
Vesta enters the Lion's Den: Embracing Our Creative Truth
Vesta enters Leo Wednesday evening, June 19 @ 6:08 PM EDT, 10th House, the natural home of Capricorn ruled by Saturn.
Vesta in 10th house increases our ambitions and commitment to see them reach fruition. This doesn't necessarily mean in business, as the 10th, ruled by Saturn, is the teacher and taskmaster and delivers direction throughout our lives.
Authenticity is extremely important in this placement, and while dedication and hard work are at home here, it has to be from the heart to truly mean something.
Imposition has no place here or it could breed resentment.
In mythology, Vesta, and her attendants, was forbidden to fall in love, as her duty was to eternally tend the flame that sustained Rome's existence. Thus, the term, "Vestal Virgins" was coined. On the contrary, should a vestal virgin be found guilty of fornication she was put to death.
Should the flame extinguish, so would Rome. It was as straightforward as that. Vesta certainly isn't among the deities one beseeches for love.
Instead, she stands as the protector of hearth and home, overseeing the eternal flame that ensures the household's vitality, safety, and wellness. She also embodies the sacred fire within us all, the very spark that bestows upon us the gift of life, mirroring our emotions about home and family.
Beyond that, she fuels the essence of our inner drive that propels us onward. She's the source of the passion behind our ambitions and our determination to push through the toughest of times, as well as the joy we feel amid accomplishment.
With Vesta in Leo, there's an emphasis on following our heart's desire for not only self-expression, but a need for plenty of room to accomplish the creative process.
We may feel an increased desire to infuse more creativity into our lives in whatever we do, even what may be considered the everyday mundane.
While Vesta tends our inner flame, Leo increases the oxygen through expanded space so that the illumination inside of us burns even brighter.
This is a beautiful placement conjoining the warmth, loyalty, pride, confidence, and creativity of Leo, ruled by the Sun, and the sacred, holy, and protective nature of Vesta.
We feel safe to express our innermost authentic nature in the form of creativity in whatever we undertake. Personal growth is closely intertwined with self-expression and the realization of our creative potential.
We can expect no less than self-discovery of unique gifts and abilities we most likely weren't aware of or felt unsafe in practicing them.
This pairing invites us to embrace the distinctiveness of our true selves and to cherish our aspirations with fervent passion.
By doing so, we embark on a path of self-improvement and spiritual evolution that empowers us to radiate with genuine brilliance in every facet of our expressions.
#art Tammy Cantrell
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OOB Mercury enters Cancer @ 5:07 AM EDT, 2nd House, the natural home of Taurus ruled by Venus.
This transit provides an opportunity for our heads ( Mercury ) and hearts ( Cancer ) to become aligned through awareness. This balance is achieved between our intellect and emotion.
Mercury indicates our mind and method of communicati
OOB Mercury enters Cancer @ 5:07 AM EDT, 2nd House, the natural home of Taurus ruled by Venus.
This transit provides an opportunity for our heads ( Mercury ) and hearts ( Cancer ) to become aligned through awareness. This balance is achieved between our intellect and emotion.
Mercury indicates our mind and method of communication, travel, and even medicine.
Intellectual means are the preferred method of communicating with others; therefore, thinking and learning, processing information, networking, socializing, and light and unemotional connections highlight this sign.
Cancer is the emotional mother, intuitive nurturer, and represents the feminine aspect. The home and family are very important to this sign; therefore, nurturing of self and others are paramount.
The Second House is the natural home of Taurus ( stability ), ruled by Venus ( affection ). This is the realm of personal resources, material values, money, possessions, self-worth, bodily awareness, and practical abilities; therefore, establishing physical security encompasses this atmosphere.
If our Mercurial natal placement is in Cancer, we're going to need to rely on our intuition and feelings to make decisions based in logic. Our intuition can sense the tone or mood of a situation while our minds can logically respond with facts.
Because this is such a receptive placement, we can also rely on our empathic sensitivity by sensing what others are feeling and thinking.
This will provide insight to adjust our method of communication accordingly. The best way to strike a balance between the head and the heart is through genuine compassion and caring that creates a safe place for others.
Avoid the moody and defensive aspects of Cancer, as well as the stubborn and argumentative aspects of Mercury. When these lower-vibrational energies rise to the surface, they become flotsam and jetsam clogging up the smooth flow of communication between our hearts and head.
Don't take things personally - not all criticism or conflict is negative. On the contrary, if it can birth peace between nations, it can certainly accomplish the same within us.
#art Tammy Cantrell
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OOB Venus will enter Cancer @ 2:21 AM EDT in Cancer's natural home, the 4th house, ruled by the Moon. Monday also happens to be Moon Day, portending psychic awareness, purification, healing, compassion, friends, and peace.
Venus feels very much at home in protective and nurturing Cancer. The goddess of love and the emotional crab
OOB Venus will enter Cancer @ 2:21 AM EDT in Cancer's natural home, the 4th house, ruled by the Moon. Monday also happens to be Moon Day, portending psychic awareness, purification, healing, compassion, friends, and peace.
Venus feels very much at home in protective and nurturing Cancer. The goddess of love and the emotional crab present opportunities for peaceful cooperation and compromise over delicate situations involving two differing perspectives.
This transit can also present new financial opportunities that can prove beneficial to your home and/or career environment.
This is an amazing time to heed your intuition, especially if you experience a strongly magnetic desire toward something. With the goddess of love guiding your heart combined the Cancerian Moon child guiding your emotional outlook, engaging in a project is highly advisable and advantageous, especially if it involves the arts, as Venus is all about beauty and artistic pursuits.
We can expect some changes in our personal relationships ( including love interests ) as a Venusian/Cancerian transit provides x-ray vision past outwardly appearance. This indicates adjustments that are not so loving or benefit our highest good.
Relationships are a positive influence can feel a deeper level of trust and support.
Whatever changes in these areas should prove highly beneficial for our future. This placement also indicates gifts, advancements, and inheritance! So go ahead and express gratitude for that which is unseen yet believed! A grateful heart always receives.
With the Moon entering Scorpio overnight @ 2:37 AM, just 16 minutes after Venus enters Cancer, we can expect a powerful increase in our psychic awareness. Guard against creating a crisis and practice the sacred pause before burning bridges.
Take advantage of this transit while you can; it's only going to last a few weeks. Venus is an inner planet so moves pretty fast. Her next stop will be the fiery sign of Leo July 11th!
#art V Kush
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Black Moon Lilith Rx re-enters Virgo @ 2:52 PM, 12th House, the natural home of Pisces ruled by Neptune.
To incorporate this transit into our understanding, it's necessary be aware of who Lilith is, as well as the properties of the astrological sign Virgo and retrograde in general.
The dark side of the moon, often referred to as "Black Moo
Black Moon Lilith Rx re-enters Virgo @ 2:52 PM, 12th House, the natural home of Pisces ruled by Neptune.
To incorporate this transit into our understanding, it's necessary be aware of who Lilith is, as well as the properties of the astrological sign Virgo and retrograde in general.
The dark side of the moon, often referred to as "Black Moon Lilith", is all about reclaiming personal independence and free choice. To truly understand this, we would need to know our astrological placement of Lilith, as well as the house she occupies.
These are glimpses into the blueprint of our lives reflecting what type of raw energy is ours to reclaim independently. It's a clue to where we lost our autonomy, and a doorway to recover it.
Because Virgo is the troubleshooter of the zodiac, having an excellent eye for details, delights in helping, and is willing to accept any task, our daily schedules and routines will be affected by Lilith's presence. Here is where we need to guard against extreme behavior and opinions by maintaining a middle balance between sides.
A retrograde is an illusion of a planetary body or point ( such as Lilith ) that appears to go backward. This is a celestial indication that a review is warranted.
The actual review or revisiting history could include something we've overlooked so are being given an opportunity to discover it. The sign of the retrograde as well as the house would indicate what we may have missed.
Even though this re-entry is happening in the 12th house, Virgo’s natural home is the 6th house, where work and health are related. The 12th house represents frustrations, limitations, and self-undoing if we aren’t vigilant.
Being proactive to our daily habits such as food and diet, or any condition which may affect our health, is advised. We should also take care and pay close attention to whether we exhibit lucid sexuality or repression, or fear of failure due to perfectionism.
Sidenote: Wherever you find Lilith in your chart ( sign and house ) is a reflection of her payback demand, some past wrong which must be avenged.
Somewhere along your experiences, someone overlooked your gifts or commercialized your talent for their own benefit. Somewhere along your experiences, you were swallowed whole and spit out naked. Lilith is here to collect.
The moment has come for a stern self-assessment. Reflect on the ways you may have been undervalued or exploited. Consider how you might have permitted your intrinsic, sacred talents to be downplayed for public exhibition.
In a time where the media landscape is faltering and our shared reality is increasingly vulnerable, it is only those who rediscover their inner fortitude who will have the resolve and strength to overcome.
Do you realize that you are a powerhouse, a dynamic presence, a masterpiece?
Recognizing that the barriers you encounter are mostly self-created, and that you have the ability to surmount them, can shift your life perspective towards greater positivity.
If your Natal BML is in Virgo, take an inventory of your expectations and check for a possible Rx return. Giving love ( or anything else, for that matter ) should be done on an altruistic basis, not with an expectation of benefit to yourself.
Virgo is ruled by Mercury, so intellect and communication come natural to this native; however, when Lilith enters the picture, your knowledge may be more of a pretense than genuine expression.
#art: Tammy Cantrell
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Mercury becomes dignified when he enters Gemini overnight @ 3:37 AM, 3rd House, his natural home ruled by Mercury.
Mercury represents intellect, expression, and reasoning ability, and also versatility and contemplation. The twins are the natural ruler of the third house, representing side-by-side relationships and awareness.
This Prince
Mercury becomes dignified when he enters Gemini overnight @ 3:37 AM, 3rd House, his natural home ruled by Mercury.
Mercury represents intellect, expression, and reasoning ability, and also versatility and contemplation. The twins are the natural ruler of the third house, representing side-by-side relationships and awareness.
This Prince of Communication between gods and mortals, patron of merchants and travelers, and trickster is in his dignity here and rules both Gemini and Virgo; our response is therefore strengthened, and we control our circumstances.
However, in our modern world, Mercury represents all forms of communication and is the internal computer that incessantly supplies us with information about the world, akin to the telephone and the internet. Its placement in our astrological charts indicates how we think and reason, as well as how we communicate with others.
We can identify him in the nuances of our speech, the uniqueness of our handwriting, and our distinctive gait, as navigating our surroundings is a form of communication.
He functions through our five senses and intellect, alerting us to dichotomies such as light and dark, warmth and chill, ascent and descent. He is the one we engage with during a dialogue, a shared look, a motion, or the understanding of a symbol.
Mercury symbolizes the aspect of us that exists in the present moment. To comprehend this, imagine attempting to collect mercury from a shattered thermometer. The substance continuously gathers information, and when collected in our palm, it adheres to everything it has touched.
In the body, Mercury also acts as a messenger by transmitting messages through the central nerve system which allows coordination and breathing. When Mercury enters his own home, we can expect logical reasoning to its highest degree here, especially if Mercury is well-aspected in both transit and natal charts.
Those with their natal Mercury in Gemini are known to be unbiased and impersonal in their ability to perceive the truth. Gifted with an excellent vocabulary, they enjoy learning and are able to communicate well and easily.
Often fond of intellectual pursuits they could be writers or public speakers, though they need to guard against fickleness and novelty since this could lead to superficiality or lack of thoroughness.
Dignified Mercury in Gemini, expressing the depths of our emotions and intense flashes of inspiration can strike like a bolt out of the blue.
Make certain we heed them!
#art Charlotte Hermes
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The expanded spark of idea Jupiter, the planet of expansion, growth, and optimism, is always in pursuit of grand truths. It rules Sagittarius and is linked with the higher mind, encompassing philosophy, truth, and religion.
As the largest and most benevolent of all planets, Jupiter is renowned for bestowing and expanding good fortune. Int
The expanded spark of idea Jupiter, the planet of expansion, growth, and optimism, is always in pursuit of grand truths. It rules Sagittarius and is linked with the higher mind, encompassing philosophy, truth, and religion.
As the largest and most benevolent of all planets, Jupiter is renowned for bestowing and expanding good fortune. Interestingly enough, Sagittarius, known for its broad reach, stands in direct contrast to versatile Gemini.
Life can increase in complexity within this transit. Jupiter may encounter more stumbling blocks than usual.
Known for its objectivity, curiosity, and versatility, Gemini contrasts with Jupiter's quest for definitive meaning through answers.
Although this combination may be somewhat topsy-turvy, it also has the potential to spark a wealth of ideas and insights in which to delve thanks to Mercury, Gemini's ruling planet.
Jupiter dives deep in thought, encouraging us to broaden our thinking and evolve, while Gemini represents communication and intellect.
You would think this combination would complement one another; however, it can also result in feeling overextended and exhausted when we don't know when to quit.
Gemini's continuous curiosity and desire for knowledge begs us to ask, "What is this?" But Jupiter probes deeper into the "meaning" or "truth" of the question.
Be prepared to experience endless curiosity and an opportunity to refine our thinking.
This transit re-directs our mental focus toward prospects, as Gemini's ability to adapt surpasses that of any other sign. Those endless ideas previously mentioned enhance the way we view or experience life.
Our broadening perspective enhances our choices. When this transit encounters a crossroad, we won't see just two paths or choices; instead, we see endless possibilities, shortcuts, and routes.
Gemini is the chatbot of the zodiac, so we can expect various forms of intellectual interaction. As this communication comes at an expanded level rather than general chatter, others appear more receptive to what we're proposing. And don't overlook Gemini's penchant for humor and optimism.
During this period of nonstop activity, we'll be eager to learn and incorporate those lessons into our future. Innovative ideas will emerge by the droves, and trying to manage them all will lead to the aforementioned mental exhaustion.
But if we know how to balance and pick the ripest ideas, we'll create unique opportunities for clearly understanding the tasks ahead through various avenues and alternative possibilities.
This doesn't just encompass our grand goals, but everyday decisions that we haven't previously considered.
That's because a new array of choices has expanded our mental acuity; therefore, during this transit it's imperative to maintain a flexible mindset. Balancing these two energies is achieved when we reconcile habit with fleeting ideas.
#art: Musa Celik
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Venus enters Gemini this afternoon @ 4:31 PM EDT.
Whenever Venus transitions between signs, it heralds times when we receive small gestures of warmth, affection, or a well-earned respite from the powers-that-be. These periods are typically sociable and amiable, marked by an increased inclination towards socializing, a preference for fine
Venus enters Gemini this afternoon @ 4:31 PM EDT.
Whenever Venus transitions between signs, it heralds times when we receive small gestures of warmth, affection, or a well-earned respite from the powers-that-be. These periods are typically sociable and amiable, marked by an increased inclination towards socializing, a preference for fine food and comfort over work.
A Venus transit is also indicative of a time when we may receive gifts from others. As Venus governs finances, such a transit may also signal the arrival of monetary gains.
That's because Venus spends her time supplying us with our favorite people, places, and things. If we want chocolate, music, flannel sheets, or the coworker we've got a mad crush on, it's our Venus that tells us how to get it.
Gemini is renowned for its dual nature and enthusiasm for novel experiences, as well as its capacity as a communicator. Being a mutable air sign, indicative of adaptability and changeability, we can anticipate that those with Gemini influence will be engaging and multifaceted.
This sign possesses knowledge on a wide array of subjects and often exhibits multiple facets of their personality. They can be inconsistent and sometimes capricious, yet they are incredibly inquisitive. Governed by Mercury, Geminis thrive in activities that involve communication, writing, puzzles, riddles, and hand-eye coordination.
Mercury governs short journeys, so a planet in Gemini becomes adept at navigating the local area swiftly. This is because it's familiar with all the shortcuts and understands the optimal times to use them, ensuring time is saved.
Venus in Gemini produces a playful, free-spirited, and loving environment, as both are social butterflies.
There's also desire to be intellectually stimulated and surrounded positive people in pleasant atmospheres. This placement also enjoys books and writing—actually, all forms of communication whether spoken or written.
Due to both Venus and Gemini's light nature, there isn't much sentimentality or mushiness in this transit. Gemini likes to keep it light, after all it is an airy, detached sign. Both Venus and Gemini enjoy flirting and bantering. As a matter of fact, teasing banter is one method of showing their affection.
You'll know if they enjoy your company or you're welcome in the circle if you peak their curiosity. Then comes the questions! Just like a youthful explorer, Gemini will leave no stone unturned when curiosity takes hold.
And Venus? Well, she just coyly smiles and perhaps winks - enjoying the playfulness of it all.
#art Kate Morgan
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Astrea enters Leo overnight @ 1:35 AM, 7th House, the natural home of Libra ruled by Venus. This is the house of relationships and partnerships.
Astraea in Mythology
In Greek Mythology, Astraea, also known as the Star Goddess or Maiden, was renowned as the virgin god of justice, innocence, purity, and precision. She was beloved by the Gree
Astrea enters Leo overnight @ 1:35 AM, 7th House, the natural home of Libra ruled by Venus. This is the house of relationships and partnerships.
Astraea in Mythology
In Greek Mythology, Astraea, also known as the Star Goddess or Maiden, was renowned as the virgin god of justice, innocence, purity, and precision. She was beloved by the Greeks and thought to represent the Light in the world during what scholars have referred to as 'The Golden Age'.
The Golden Age ( Age of Innocence ) was one of the five Ages of Man in the old Greek religion. In mythology, the ages represented the history of human existence and its subsequent deterioration. Astraea came to symbolize humanity's fall and the hope that a new age of innocence would return.
As to her origins, there are differing stories; however, the widest accepted is that she herself is a descendant of the Titans. According to Hesiod’s Theogony, her father was the second-generation TITAN, Astraeus, the astrological GOD OF DUSK. Her mother was EOS, the goddess of the dawn.
Astrea in Leo
Under the governance of the brightest star in our galaxy, the light of Leo is intensified by Astrea's presence. Renowned for its nobility, the Lion, when allied with Astrea's virtue, forms a powerful pair in the quest for justice, casting their united illumination upon inequality.
The ingress into the seventh house signifies a focus on cooperation within personal and business relationships. This house is associated with marriage and open adversaries, but it also reveals aspects of ourselves that emerge exclusively in the presence of another person.
This aspect of ourselves is involved in one-to-one interactions. When we use the term "my" in reference to our personal connection with someone else, it is this part of us that is communicating.
#art Astra
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Pallas Rx re-enters Scorpio
Pallas, the goddess of Wisdom, War, and Craft re-enters Scorpio this afternoon @ 1:32 PM EDT, 3rd House.
Pallas Mythology & Spiritual Significance: Pallas is revered as the goddess of wisdom and self-defense. Her symbol is the wise owl.
She is responsible for defending herself and her loved ones, and she cra
Pallas Rx re-enters Scorpio
Pallas, the goddess of Wisdom, War, and Craft re-enters Scorpio this afternoon @ 1:32 PM EDT, 3rd House.
Pallas Mythology & Spiritual Significance: Pallas is revered as the goddess of wisdom and self-defense. Her symbol is the wise owl.
She is responsible for defending herself and her loved ones, and she crafts objects of enduring beauty with her love for fabric and her proficiency with needle and thread.
According to Lewellen,
Whenever we formulate a reason or theory for living our lives in a particular manner, we engage our philosophical aspect. This is the realm of Pallas. It comes into play when we must defend ourselves and devise strategies to navigate office politics, school, neighborhood, or community dynamics. Pallas also emerges when we face attacks due to our political or religious beliefs, lifestyle choices, or simply because of another's baseless desire to malign and intimidate us.
Scorpio:
As a fixed Water sign, a Scorpio's recuperative powers are remarkable. They are a truth seeker and have keen judgment and penetrating insight, and these qualities enable them to exercise a great deal of authority over others.
Willpower and persistence are their strong points, and although they are somewhat reticent, when prodded they can become outspoken and direct.
They are determined, can be aggressive when threatened, and shrewd in matters of perception ( think human-Xray machine ). They are rarely passive or neutral about anything.
Scorpios are also known for being fiercely loyal, and they will always stand by those they care about – even if it means sacrificing themselves in the process.
When it comes to love, Scorpios are not afraid to go after what they want. They are often very intense and passionate lovers but can be a bit possessive at times.
Pallas Rx in Scorpio transit:
As you can read from the descriptions above, Pallas is at home in Scorpio. This transit suggests an intense probing and perception that reaches the core of any issue or person. This is particularly true when she retrogrades back into Scorpio.
Retrogrades often highlight individuals, circumstances, challenges, and chances that require our attention and resolution. The manner in which we address these is influenced by the astrological sign through which the retrograde transits.
When in Scorpio, the navigational key is practicing our intuition. When it comes to healing ourselves or others, this honed intuition can guide is to the source of the affliction rather than the symptoms.
It's time to review just how we accomplish or wish to accomplish that goal and take note on what hasn't been working. A new strategy for reaching that goal can now be developed in a slower, more introspective manner.
Between Pallas' wisdom and Scorpio's X-ray vision, our creative intelligence becomes an archaeologist unearthing the hidden and unknown that we or others attempt to hide.
This involves occult ( Scorpio ) wisdom ( Pallas ) revolving around the great mysteries of life involving death and reincarnation.
#art Kate Morgan
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Mercury enters Taurus @ 1:06 PM, EDT Wednesday afternoon, 10th House, the natural home of Capricorn ruled by Saturn.
MERCURY isn't only the Prince of Communication and Messenger of the Gods, he is also associated with the physician and healing; thus, he carries the caduceus, a short-staff wand entwined by two serpents, sometimes surmounte
Mercury enters Taurus @ 1:06 PM, EDT Wednesday afternoon, 10th House, the natural home of Capricorn ruled by Saturn.
MERCURY isn't only the Prince of Communication and Messenger of the Gods, he is also associated with the physician and healing; thus, he carries the caduceus, a short-staff wand entwined by two serpents, sometimes surmounted by wings that is now the modern symbol for medicine. He is also the Divine Trickster and Patron of Merchants and short-distance travel.
TAURUS:
Individuals with the Sun in Taurus are known for their practicality, persistence, determination, and caution. They tend to be methodical, requiring time to become accustomed to new ideas. Their appreciation for art and music often leads them to excel in these areas.
Retentive and steadfast, they seldom disperse their energies, but take on responsibilities with seriousness and practicality. Enjoying a life of grace, they possess an innate drive to establish a solid foundation, often anchored in financial stability.
They are headstrong and not easily angered, but once enraged, their fury is formidable. Nonetheless, this does not hinder their capacity for sympathy and understanding. They are loyal as a friend, yet unyielding as an adversary.
10th HOUSE:
The 10th house is the natural home of Capricorn and ruled by Saturn: The teacher, taskmaster, and Lord of Karma. This is a house of honor and substance revealing our reputation, profession, and standing in the community. Much like the 1st House, it represents our ego, status, ambition, business, and social activities. However, unlike the 1st House, it contains form, discipline, responsibility, organization, limitations, sorrows, and delays. Saturn represents the principles of truth, wisdom, and aging.
Mercury in Taurus Transit
Transits of Mercury in Taurus often slow down our communication, thinking, and learning, yet make them more persistent and lasting. Our thought processes become practical, solid, and well-grounded. Common sense takes precedence over fanciful ideas.
Communication becomes more deliberate, and our thoughts are more aligned with the five senses per Venus ruled Taurus.
The familiar and proven appeal to us more than novel approaches to thinking pertaining to all forms of communication, intellectual processes, reasoning abilities, and self-expression.
Taurus, a fixed earth sign ruled by Venus, shapes our data review process when Mercury passes through it. We become more deliberate, carefully weighing every detail.
Although our thinking and communication might become more conservative, it ensures ideas are carefully considered and not quickly dismissed in favor of new distractions.
Concentrating on a single task can simplify our lives, but it may also result in narrow, overly cautious, or rigid thinking. In such times, decisions and thought processes that proceed at a comfortable pace are prioritized without rush.
We find ourselves able to handle, and even content with, tasks that are repetitive, routine, systematic, or even dull.
Additionally, it may be a period marked by obstinate thought patterns or viewpoints.
Mercury in Taurus Natal:
As an individual influenced by Mercury and Taurus, you approach projects with thorough preparation. Your mindset is practical, stable, and constructive. Your intellect possesses a certain rigidity, and you hold your opinions in high esteem, confident in their wisdom.
You might find that you seldom value others' opinions. With your exceptional memory and keen observational skills, you tend to listen without engagement; if your mind is not open to change, why consider another's viewpoint?
You often reiterate your points, restating what has been said in different words to ensure understanding. While you possess a sociable nature and a certain elegance in your demeanor, you tend to be somewhat reserved around new acquaintances.
You find more pleasure in reading a book while lounging in a comfortable, overstuffed chair than in being the center of attention at a crowded gathering. You read extensively, and it is through this experience that you learn the lessons you cherish in life.
Mercury in Taurus bestows a talent for financial matters. With an appreciation for beauty and value, those with Mercury in Taurus tend to thrive as art and antique dealers.
#art Tammy Cantrell
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Mars enters Aries tomorrow morning, Tue Apr 30, @ 11:33 AM EDT, 10th House, the natural home of Capricorn ruled by Saturn. This is a house of honor and substance.
Mars is dignified in Aries, thus our response to it is strengthened and we are able to better control our circumstances. Mars transiting the 10th House adds action, energy, and
Mars enters Aries tomorrow morning, Tue Apr 30, @ 11:33 AM EDT, 10th House, the natural home of Capricorn ruled by Saturn. This is a house of honor and substance.
Mars is dignified in Aries, thus our response to it is strengthened and we are able to better control our circumstances. Mars transiting the 10th House adds action, energy, and initiative to structure and discipline. We'll have to apply dedication and commitment to burn up excess energy that Mars may provide throughout this transit.
Mars rules our self-defense and action department. In essence, he's the warrior who fights back or defends when we're attacked. This energy adds bravery and courage to our arsenal. Knowing his location in our chart highlights how we act on our own behalf and where we expend the greatest energy.
Mars is concerned with Mars, and therefore overlooks an opponent's traits, and controls how we assert ourselves and express anger. Its action is sudden, self-assertive, and disruptive. It can be used destructively and angrily, or with courage and strength.
Aries
Aries symbolizes new beginnings as the first sign in the zodiac and the harbinger of the Astrological New Year!
Aries is associated with quick changes and sudden forks in the road. Their life is marked by arriving at a certain place and then being turned in a new direction. Life is adventurous!
There is a dynamic restlessness to the Aries character. With the Sun in this sign, you are an activist and doer. If you have a new plan or idea—you can't wait to plunge in! The amusing little prayer, "Grant me patience NOW!" is typical of the Arien attitude.
When others first meet them, their instant impression is of something exciting, vibrant, talkative. Others will be lucky if they can get a word in edgewise. If someone brings up a topic, they will be delighted to tell in great detail exactly what they think about it.
Aries gravitate toward the center of action. They are audacious and intent on getting their own way. Since their nature is to express power, they treat opposition as an annoyance to be brushed out of the way. They are a natural leader who exudes self-confidence.
They are generous about helping others in a crisis. They are openhearted and share ideas and advice, and will even pick up the check. They are uninterested in the small and petty! "Go for the best" is their motto!
This is a dynamic transit providing leadership drive and determination. You will want to stand out wherever you go, but this is done on your own terms.
You may be very rash and impulsive in this period of time, taking chances that others would not. Your fiery energy, passion and courage are all heightened at a time like this.
During this transit, we can expect to take charge of our life and achieve the goals that we've been dreaming about.
If we often find ourselves feeling backed against a wall, or like things are constantly working against us, this intense transit will provide the motivation to finally break through that obstacle and come out on top.
The energy that comes along can be reckless and impulsive. Understand how to use it to our advantage can aspire greatness.
This transit not only gives us the courage to face any obstacle head on, but to raise our limits, surpassing our own expectations. Our actions are spontaneous and unexpected at times, but our mind remains active, alert, and full of adrenaline!
Lastly, we may feel a sense of urgency regarding the need for change and are eager to leave our own mark on the world. This is a time of great energy and enthusiasm, but not necessarily patience or tact.
We may find our desires override personal relationships, and that we tend to act without thinking much about the consequences.
#art C. Michael Dudash. "Squanto-A Warrior's Tale"
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Venus enters Taurus, Mon, Apr 29, @ 7:32 AM EDT, First House, the natural home of Aries ruled by Mars.
As its ruling planet, Venus is dignified in Taurus, which means it strengthens our response to it and enables us to control our circumstances.
The first house if one of life and identity, its cusp is known as our ascendant, revealing our
Venus enters Taurus, Mon, Apr 29, @ 7:32 AM EDT, First House, the natural home of Aries ruled by Mars.
As its ruling planet, Venus is dignified in Taurus, which means it strengthens our response to it and enables us to control our circumstances.
The first house if one of life and identity, its cusp is known as our ascendant, revealing our personality, natural disposition, tendencies, how people see us, and how we want others to see us. It's also a house of beginnings.
Venus
Venus is known as the Goddess of Love and Beauty. Where you find Venus in your chart reveals what you enjoy the most. Gentle and harmonious, Venus governs emotional contact and moral character. Additionally, she also rules over partnerships and domestic unions of all kinds.
Knowing where Venus is in your natal chart indicates how you relate to the opposite sex ( make sure you check what house she occupies ), as all relationships with others.
NOTE: Venus is known for her sensuality, not sexual prowess. Nor should she be consulted for long-term love interests. Juno is the one you want to consult about what kind of love would best suit us long term.
Taurus
Taurus reflects a practical individual who is persistent, determined, and cautious. They are a plodder who needs time to adjust to new ideas. Because they are fond of art and music, they can excel in these fields.
Retentive and steadfast, they rarely scatter their forces. They prefer to assume responsibilities seriously and practically. They do enjoy gracious living and have an inner drive to build a firm foundation, often based on financial security.
Headstrong, they are slow to anger, but when they do get angry, they become furious. That doesn't prevent them from being sympathetic and understanding. They are a faithful friend but an implacable enemy.
Venus in Taurus
Expect something magical and mythical.
Taurus has always represented strength and sexuality, and his relationship with Venus, the Goddess of Love, dates back to when Jupiter ( Zeus to the Romans ) was the supreme God of ancient Greece.
Venus presented herself incognito to Princess Europa, daughter of the King of Phoenicia, saying, "I shall bring you to Jupiter, for destiny has appointed you his beloved."
Knowing Europa would fear him in his true form, Jupiter disguised himself as a magnificent white bull with jeweled horns and a silver crescent moon upon his forehead in hopes of seducing her.
Europa was enthralled by Jupiter and was enticed to climb upon his back in adoration. He immediately took her to the Island of Crete, where he revealed his true self and declared his love for her. Under the boughs of an old tree, they soon became lovers.
Europa bore Jupiter three children, and Jupiter took the image of the Bull and placed it in the heavens to become the constellation Taurus, where its ruling planet is Venus.
In addition to the above, Taurus is also the sign of property and money. These natives give high regard to collecting possessions and are known to stubbornly hold onto what is theirs.
Many Taurian's have beautiful speaking and singing voices; however, they do have a tendency to find themselves in unsavory situations regarding love and money.
Venus rules our ability to enjoy affection and beauty. She is also the planet that lends sensuality but doesn't represent long-lasting love. While some astrologers refer to her for love advice, I recommend studying the placement of Juno for long-term relationships.
While Venus may give us what we want, Juno provides direction toward what we actually need.
Just as Taurus, Venus has a dark side surrounding vanity and more importance on luxury and pleasure than discipline. Strong narcissism also appears if a chart's Venus is afflicted* ( when the negative aspects are prominent ).
These two together typically shine, are completely at home in one another and at ease to be themselves.
#art: Wang Yi Guang
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Sedna re-enters Gemini early tomorrow morning ( Saturday ) @ 7:35 AM EDT, 2nd House, the natural home of Taurus ruled by Venus, a house of value and substance.
After a retrograde back into Taurus, Sedna moves permanently into Gemini until August 2067, when it will enter Cancer. This transit heralds the Rise of AI.
Sedna is a dwarf planet
Sedna re-enters Gemini early tomorrow morning ( Saturday ) @ 7:35 AM EDT, 2nd House, the natural home of Taurus ruled by Venus, a house of value and substance.
After a retrograde back into Taurus, Sedna moves permanently into Gemini until August 2067, when it will enter Cancer. This transit heralds the Rise of AI.
Sedna is a dwarf planet known as the "Goddess of the Sea" or the "Asteroid of Abandonment", she also encompasses. She assists in an introspective process that helps us to identify our greatest fear. Symbolizing abandonment issues, she can help you face the truth of yourself sans excuses.
Sedna's name originates from Inuit mythology because it is the coldest, most distant place known in our solar system. According to Inuit mythology, Sedna, Goddess of the Sea and Mistress of Marine Life, is thought to live at the bottom of the Arctic Ocean, one of the coldest and most unexplored areas on our planet.
She takes approximately 11,390 years to orbit the Sun. However, because her orbit is elliptical, the time spent in each sign differs.
Sedna is a prime example of spiritual evolution born from traumatic events such as betrayal, treachery, or abandonment that produced mental and emotional stress.
According to humanistic astrologer Alan Clay, "When a new solar system body is discovered, clues to the astrological meaning can be found by looking at a range of factors. But primarily, meaning comes from studying the planet in a large number of charts to find common themes.
Here I'm going to present an overview of my research into the new outer-most planet in our solar system which I conducted for my new book Sedna Consciousness.
Along the way we'll discover the evolutionary power of the "candidate dwarf planet" and learn of the profound implications for society as Sedna approaches her closest point to Earth later this century in the 2070s."
In the below article, Clay outlines orbital characteristics, past cycles that include the Neolithic revolution, Sedna in the signs, including predictions for Gemini - the rise of Artificial Intelligence.
One such discovery that Clay linked to Sedna is the development of neural networks, the foundation of Artificial Intelligence. From the below article:
"Ray Kurzweil is a scientist, inventor and futurist, who made a series of predictions in the 1990s. All his predictions to date have been realised.
So here are some for this Gemini period:
"By the 2030s, virtual reality will begin to feel 100% real. We will be able to upload our mind/consciousness by the end of the decade.
By the 2040s, non-biological intelligence will be a billion times more capable than biological intelligence. Nanotech foglets (micro-robots – known as 'smart material') will be able to make food out of thin air and create any object in the physical world at a whim.
By 2045, we will multiply our intelligence a billion-fold by linking wirelessly from our neocortex to a synthetic neocortex in the cloud." (From a 26 January 2015 article on singularityhub.com by Peter Diamandis.)
"We see that Sedna in Gemini is going to be all about the rise of Artificial Intelligence which will inevitably promote a consciousness revolution. And a consciousness revolution is a spiritual revolution."
One thing we can look forward to next month is the Conjunction between Jupiter and Sedna in Gemini on May 27!
© Alan Clay - first published by The Astrological Journal, 2010 / The Astrological Association of Great Britain / 01.04.2019
Alan Clay is a practicing astrologer of 40 years' standing, with a basis in humanistic astrology; and he has a long interest in Chiron and the centaurs. Most recently exploring the dwarf planets, he spent the last two or so years researching 700 charts for his book Sedna Consciousness. Outside of astrology he is an award-winning filmmaker and clown teacher. Website:
Email: alan@artmedia.net.nz
I wish you foresight, strength, and peace on your journey. 🙏✨
#art: Annie Stegg
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Venus enters Aries overnight @ 12:01 AM, 5th House, the natural home of Leo ruled by the Sun.
Venus is in her detriment in Aries; therefore, her influence will assume more of the sign's, in this case, Aries' coloration.
This is not a negative thing, except that Mercury is currently Rx in Aries thru the morning of April 25th, so miscommuni
Venus enters Aries overnight @ 12:01 AM, 5th House, the natural home of Leo ruled by the Sun.
Venus is in her detriment in Aries; therefore, her influence will assume more of the sign's, in this case, Aries' coloration.
This is not a negative thing, except that Mercury is currently Rx in Aries thru the morning of April 25th, so miscommunication can easily break down.
The fifth house represents our playful side, which emerges only after work is completed and it's time for entertainment and celebration.
It embodies the charming, creative, and delightful aspects of our personality, where we discover our hobbies, interests, and companions for leisure activities.
Joy is encapsulated here, and the fifth house radiates when we engage in creativity, allowing us to recognize a fragment of ourselves within our creations, ranging from the smile of our child to a work of art.
This house is also traditionally associated with speculation, something strongly cautioned against during Mercury Rx. Make sure we gather all the facts of the situation before making a decision.
The transit of Venus typically signifies a period when the cosmos bestows upon us a modest gift of warmth or affection, as well as a well-earned respite.
These times are often sociable and amiable, where we engage in more mingling than usual and show greater interest in fine dining and comfortable surroundings over anything that resembles work.
During the span of this transit ( four months ) Venus will traverse approximately one degree every two days. This gradual transition will allow us to observe subtle changes in our sentiments regarding love and romance.
With Mercury Rx until the 25th of April, we're strongly encouraged to slow down, so it's the perfect opportunity to heed these changes.
Aries' energy motivates us to embrace boldness and creativity in matters of love; however, Mercury Rx cautions us against impulsiveness or starting a new relationship through the 25 of April.
We can, however, express our desires for a relationship more openly. While Mercury Rx also cautions against re-igniting old flames, those of us currently in romantic partnerships are urged to reconcile after minor disputes or misunderstandings, as this would foster a trust that endures a lifetime.
This transit may either be a blessing or a curse, and with Mercury in Rx, it can easily prove to be the latter.
There could be more dramatic energy manifesting itself as possessiveness, jealousy, and even obsessiveness. This is why overtly flirtatious behavior and/or excessive socializing as per Venus' nature can easily trigger a partner.
On the other hand, if we pay close attention to any red flags of our behavior, this transit heralds an exhilarating period characterized by vibrant passion and a zest for adventure.
While it would typically favor travel, communication, and pioneering new projects, Mercury in Rx cautions against these, at least through the 25 of April ( I know I keep repeating this date but feel it's necessary ).
Aries embodies energy and action combined with courage, and Venus represents affection, socializing, and a sense of value. Therefore, this transit lends the confidence necessary for new adventures or romantic relationships, but the wherewithal to review our current situation and the nuances of change now presenting themselves through Mercury's retrograde.
Afterall, the benefits of slowing down and evaluation will become more apparent throughout the following months, when this transit is full steam ahead without the shadow of Mercury Rx!
#art Venus
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Vesta re-enters Cancer early tomorrow morning @ 6:57 AM, 4th House, the natural home of Cancer ruled by the Moon.
Vesta, the goddess and guardian of home and hearth, the eternal flame that keeps the household safe and warm, re-enters Cardinal Cancer, whose maternal nature is devoted to home, family, and domesticity. This is the second favo
Vesta re-enters Cancer early tomorrow morning @ 6:57 AM, 4th House, the natural home of Cancer ruled by the Moon.
Vesta, the goddess and guardian of home and hearth, the eternal flame that keeps the household safe and warm, re-enters Cardinal Cancer, whose maternal nature is devoted to home, family, and domesticity. This is the second favorable transit of the day.
Because Vesta represents the flame inside us, her placement in our natal charts allows us to understand our feelings toward our family and home.
Vesta is also considered the very inspiration that helps us survive a turbulent world by fanning that tiny little flame within us. That feeling of accomplishment and joy over attaining a desired goal is attributed to Vesta.
Ruled by the Moon, the Fourth House is the natural domain of Cancer. It represents our sense of security and finality, as well as our homes, parents, origins, and the homes we will create. This house also covers our legacy, genetics and ancestry, our psychological foundations and personal lives.
This atmosphere emphasizes property, especially houses and other secluded places. This is the house of endings, where the final years of life, the conclusion of all affairs, posthumous fame and the burial site are shown.
Vesta is NOT a goddess to look toward in our quest for love. She was devoted to the eternal flame that allowed Rome to exist—a metaphor often associated with self. Vesta in the Fifth House, ruled by the Sun, highlights our individual expression with fortifying and vitalizing action.
She represents our personal space and identity in our charts. She is the inner flame that helps us endure any hardship and maintain our hope in the darkest times. She is also the light that inspires us and lets us enjoy our lives and our achievements.
By exploring the astrological goddesses of wisdom, connection and self-actualization, we can discover our true selves and make wiser decisions for our lives.
I wish you much joy and success throughout this transit! May your flame burn bright, resulting in beautiful creativity.
#art: Hestia ( Vesta ) by Elyse
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Hygieia enters Aries @ 10:36 AM, EST, 11th House, the natural home of Aquarius ruled by Uranus, the awakener and freedom urge.
While mentioning specific aspects it's made in previous weeks, Hygieia isn't an asteroid I've discussed in-depth. I've just begun incorporating her into my knowledge and work, having educated myself about her prede
Hygieia enters Aries @ 10:36 AM, EST, 11th House, the natural home of Aquarius ruled by Uranus, the awakener and freedom urge.
While mentioning specific aspects it's made in previous weeks, Hygieia isn't an asteroid I've discussed in-depth. I've just begun incorporating her into my knowledge and work, having educated myself about her predecessors.
Hygieia is a goddess of health, cleanliness and hygiene. Her name is the source for the word "hygiene".
Hygieia is a Greek goddess associated with medicine and healing. She is the daughter of Asclepius, the god of medicine and a son of Apollo, the Olympian god of light and music.
Hygieia has four sisters who also represent aspects of Apollo's art of healing: Panacea (the universal cure), Laso (the recovery from illness), Aceso (the healing process), and Aegle (the glowing health).
A reference to Hygieia as a goddess of health appears in the Hippocratic oath. This oath requires physicians to swear by different healing gods, including Hygieia, that they will adhere to a set of ethical principles of practice.
A human-sized statue of Hygieia, the goddess of health, was unearthed by archaeologists from Dumlupınar University in August 2021.
The statue, which depicts Hygieia holding a snake in her arms, was found in the columned gallery along the south wing of the agora in the ancient Greek city of Aizanoi.
Hygeia in Aries is a potent astrological combination that can inspire positive health and healing transformations. Aries is a sign of action and initiative. People are more likely to take control of their health and wellbeing when Hygeia is in Aries. This can be an opportunity to adopt healthier habits, such as exercising regularly or eating better.
Hygeia motivates us to start a new exercise regimen, consume healthier meals, or acquire a new skill in sports, while Aries provides the dynamic energy. If we've been considering a new health regime, now is the perfect time to implement it.
All good things have their cautious sides, and this transit is no different. Take care that pursuing better health can sometimes lead to impulsive or aggressive actions that may do more harm than good.
Individuals and organizations should plan and consider their health initiatives carefully, instead of acting hastily and without balance, especially as Aries is impulsive and often impatient for results.
This transit encourages us to be proactive and confident toward our health and well-being, not just on a personal level, but a collective level as well. We can use this time to make beneficial changes in our lifestyles and support a healthier society through our own example.
If this is your natal chart placement, then you are more than likely a take-charge person when it comes to your own health and well-being. You also value independence and self-reliance and may prefer homeopathic remedies of healing rather than conventional medicine.
However, you also need to guard against a tendency to be impulsive and take risks when it comes to your health, as this can lead to injuries or accidents. It is important for you to find a balance between being proactive and taking necessary precautions to avoid unnecessary harm.
#art: Hygieia
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Mars enters Pisces tomorrow evening @ 8:05 PM, 6th House, the natural home of Virgo ruled by Mercury. In this atmosphere work and health are linked together, and our analytical as well as planning abilities become focused.
I've always felt that Mars in Pisces was like placing a Warrior into a harem and expecting them to behave. It's not go
Mars enters Pisces tomorrow evening @ 8:05 PM, 6th House, the natural home of Virgo ruled by Mercury. In this atmosphere work and health are linked together, and our analytical as well as planning abilities become focused.
I've always felt that Mars in Pisces was like placing a Warrior into a harem and expecting them to behave. It's not going happen! However, what happens will hopefully be a gentler action than Mars' accustomed impulsive aggression. Afterall, we are influenced by our environment so we can hope!
Mars transiting Pisces can portend a highly creative energy filled with a more selfless approach than Mars' aggression. Or it can bring a volatile energy in regard to escapism ( by force if necessary ) and self-sabotage.
Depending on where we each are in our personal development, this transit will be a blessed transformation or a cursed undoing.
Neptune rules Pisces and is known for inspiration, spiritual movement, dreams, and elegance. This energy encompasses maritime matters, liquids, music, movies, stage and television, glamour, dreams, illusion, delusion, spirituality, ideals and the things we take deeply for granted in our life without questioning.
Neptune's action is subtle, gradual, and sometimes insidious. It's the higher octave of Venus and the second of the transcendental planets. Where we find Neptune in our charts is where we tend to deceive ourselves and/or others. Conversely, it is also where we seek the ideal.
Pisces is an understanding and compassionate sign who is emotional, musical, artistic, and introspective. Mars represents pure action, energy, and initiative that represents our animal nature, desire, and sexual energies.
The energy, determination, and unstoppable drive of Mars combined with sympathetic and intuitive Pisces can lead humanity in positive or negative steps, depending on the aggressive and often impulsive actions of Mars and escapist and procrastinating temperament of Pisces.
Mars may jump the gun, eager to begin something, but their natives are not well-known to complete it. This is where charitable Pisces can prompt the continuation through a gentler approach, pending they themselves don't succumb to the shadow aspect of their indolent nature.
Pisces armed with Mars is a soft melody encouraging us to pursue our dreams through a more compassionate and understanding means of obtaining our desire. It encourages us to knock gently on a closed door instead of kicking it open.
Pisces is the one sign who understands the old adage, "You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar." Conversely, they can also be highly manipulative in their shadow state. This manipulation can be used for a greater good, such as bringing peace to a volatile situation, or a destructive manner bent on dividing or influencing others to partake in conflict.
If we are aware of the shadow aspects of our own nature, then we will immediately recognize when slipping into them. Keep a check on intentions at all times to ensure they're reflective of the positive traits of Pisces compassion and Mars energy and action.
If we do that, the melody rises high and encompasses the world in the arms of its tune, bringing a soft yet firm energy to all our actions.
#Art: Agnieszka Banasiak
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Venus enters Pisces @ 5:51 PM EST, 7th House.
Venus, exalted in Pisces, is not just considered the Goddess of Love, but the glue of the Universe—as love is the highest essence of all creation.
The keyword for Pisces is "understanding", as they possess a compassionate and sympathetic nature when demonstrating their positive characteristics
Venus enters Pisces @ 5:51 PM EST, 7th House.
Venus, exalted in Pisces, is not just considered the Goddess of Love, but the glue of the Universe—as love is the highest essence of all creation.
The keyword for Pisces is "understanding", as they possess a compassionate and sympathetic nature when demonstrating their positive characteristics.
These two are cojoining in the 7th house, the natural home of Libra ruled by Venus, is a house of face-to-face relationships, partnerships, and cooperation.
This house indicates what we lack within ourselves as it's opposite the 1st house, revealing our strongest personality traits. Therefore, what we lack is apt to be mirrored in others.
However, with Saturn currently in Pisces until 2026, this transit will be hampered by discipline and structure under taskmaster Saturn.
Conversely, if your Venus is in Capricorn, ruled by Saturn, the energetic signature of this transit will be more powerful.
The threat here is to fail to create balance between work and pleasure. While goals, dreams, and work are important parts of our lives, we are nothing without Love. Don't forget to MAKE time for love.
And I don't mean just romantic love, but that of friendship, the earth, creation as a whole. Fall in love with every moment of every day and all that you are blessed with.
Revel in the essence of Love balanced with accomplishment - travel, go places you've never been, experience things you've never done.
As Love heals all things, it's also the perfect time to heal estranged relationships, so we should be kind, courageous, and love in all our deeds and communications.
The good news is that Venus will conjunct Neptune in Pisces April 4th, 11th House @ This conjunction is brief but oh so powerful and considered a very auspicious day. These two together provide a fairytale-like atmosphere, especially for creative-endeavors and love. If we're not in a relationship, we could be swept off our feet, much like Anchises—discipline and structure be damned!
#art Venus and Anchises by William Blake
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Mercury enters Aries this evening @ 11:03 PM, 6th House, the natural home of Virgo ruled by Mercury, a house of substance and duty showing work, health, and habits. It indicates career, employees, tenants, servants, pets, and dependents.
This house also highlights the service given to others. Here work and health are closely related.
Merc
Mercury enters Aries this evening @ 11:03 PM, 6th House, the natural home of Virgo ruled by Mercury, a house of substance and duty showing work, health, and habits. It indicates career, employees, tenants, servants, pets, and dependents.
This house also highlights the service given to others. Here work and health are closely related.
Mercury is the prince of intellect, communication, avenues of expression, and patron of travelers. He possesses reasoning ability, awareness, and rules the brain, sight, mouth, and tongue among many other body parts, including ALL hormones.
As the bearer of the caduceus, he holds healing power and has the ability to transcend dimensions.
Mercury's action can be knee-jerk, uncertain, and sometimes volatile under certain influences. Where we find Mercury in our chart indicates where and how we communicate best.
Aries
Aries is associated with quick changes and sudden forks in the road. Their life is marked by arriving at a certain place and then being turned in a new direction. Life is adventurous!
There is a dynamic restlessness to the Aries character. With the Sun in this sign, you are an activist and doer. If you have a new plan or idea—you can't wait to plunge in! The amusing little prayer, "Grant me patience NOW!" is typical of the Arien attitude.
When others first meet them, their instant impression is of something exciting, vibrant, talkative. Others will be lucky if they can get a word in edgewise. If someone brings up a topic, they will be delighted to tell in great detail exactly what they think about it.
Aries gravitate toward the center of action. They are audacious and intent on getting their own way. Since their nature is to express power, they treat opposition as an annoyance to be brushed out of the way. They are a natural leader who exudes self-confidence.
They are generous about helping others in a crisis. They are openhearted and share ideas and advice, and will even pick up the check. They are uninterested in the small and petty!
Mercury in Aries
It's not difficult to figure out how this transit will play out! Our attention to details and styles of communication become more proactive, improves, and increases. And what I mean by increases is not just substance but speed.
When Mercury is transiting through Aries, we need to keep a tight rein on our temperament, or we may find our actions more impulsive, hot-headed, and aggressive than we realize.
Because Mercury indicates short-term trips, this applies to travel as well, or we may discover ourselves in the midst of road-rage.
Aries is a cardinal fire sign ruled by Mars, the God of War. This transit heralds' fresh ideas and an eagerness to begin; however, Aries is not known for long periods of effort and concentration to complete what they begin.
Short-term projects and goals are more favored during this period.
Mercury in Aries Natal:
The keyword for this natal placement is "Impulsive". You are imaginative, and you have good foresight and a desire to be first in everything. You can express yourself easily and you can improvise beautifully. At times you use your nervous energies cuttingly or even sarcastically.
Impetuous and impulsive, you may tend to sudden shifts and changes of viewpoint This placement is not well adapted for sustained mental effort; therefore, you need to cultivate patience and learn to not be impatient with delays.
Witty, inventive, and quick on the trigger your ideas are original. You can be combative and love a good debate. Sometimes you can be too headstrong or too self-centered. If there are challenging aspects from Mercury to Jupiter in your chart, you are prone to exaggeration and tend to look at the world as you wish it to be, not as it really is.
Many fixed planets in our chart will help to stabilize this placement.
#art: Kate Morgan
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Black Moon Lilith enters Libra late this afternoon @ 5:18 PM EST: A desire for relationships and partnerships increases.
It's been 13 months, since January 2023, that Lilith entered a new sign. To incorporate this transit into our understanding, it's necessary be aware of who Lilith is, as well as the properties of the astrological sign
Black Moon Lilith enters Libra late this afternoon @ 5:18 PM EST: A desire for relationships and partnerships increases.
It's been 13 months, since January 2023, that Lilith entered a new sign. To incorporate this transit into our understanding, it's necessary be aware of who Lilith is, as well as the properties of the astrological sign Libra.
Black Moon Lilith is the astrological representation of feminine exile exiting earthy Virgo, the domain of analytics and practicality, for Libra, the domain of harmony, balance, and justice.
Sidenote: Wherever you find Lilith in your chart ( sign and house ) is a reflection of her payback demand, some past wrong which must be avenged. Somewhere along your experiences, someone overlooked your gifts or commercialized your talent for their own benefit.
Somewhere along your experiences, you were swallowed whole and spit out naked. Lilith is here to collect.
But first, "In order to know virtue, we must first acquaint ourselves with vice." ~ Marquis de Sade
Peace-loving Libra is the social and persuasive butterfly of the zodiac representing cooperation, diplomacy, refined taste in the arts, and judicial insight. We'll be alerted if we've slipped into the dark side of this balanced sign if we demonstrate tits shadow aspects: fickle, apathetic, peace at any price, pouting, indecisiveness, and easily deterred.
Libra's natural home is the 7th house, ruled by Venus, a house of face-to-face relationships.
This house represents our business and marital partnerships, including divorce, contracts, lawsuits, bargains, agreements, and any dealings with the public and the public's response.
It also reveals our open enemies, cooperation ( or lack thereof ) with others, and indicates what we most lack in ourselves. That is because this house is opposite the 1st House, a house highlighting our strongest personality traits.
With Lilith in Libra, others often act as mirrors if we opt to pay attention and recognize the reflection. Lilith is known for revealing aspects of us that we ourselves had no knowledge of.
Don't suppress those aspects. On the contrary, we need to explore them with an open and nonjudgmental mind.
If your Natal BML is in Libra, you'll experience a lot of challenges in this lifetime involving due to the lack of harmony Lilith represents. You may have a fascination with relationships; however, that doesn't guarantee they will be successful ones. They either tend to abruptly end, or we may become attracted to those who are not available to reciprocate our feelings.
Libra is ruled by Venus, so appreciation of beauty and the finer things in life are a natural balm to this native; however, when Lilith enters the picture, your appetite for love intensifies, yet can't be satisfied. You may not easily trust others; therefore, it's difficult to maintain balance and harmony, especially in an intimate relationship.
You must take care not to define yourself by the expectations of others or view yourself as an extension of those relationships in hopes of filling a deep-seated hole of insecurity in your heart. Lilith is rebellious, independent, and refuses to conform to expectations or demands.
This position reveals what has been repressed within you, and Lilith's presence can have a destructive effect if we're not fully aware of her influence.
However, if you can face and manage to integrate Lilith's qualities, you're guaranteed to discover a feral power you've never known. Negative people can have a detrimental effect in this position, so make sure you surround yourself with positive individuals who genuinely care about you.
This means forgoing a desire for attention from those whose actions and treatment of others are less desirable regardless of how you feel about them.
Despite what you may crave, you need a partner who is patient, kind, and loving in your life. Only this type of mate can provide the safety and security that you need to open up and trust someone. That is the very challenge that you face in this lifetime, opening up in trust to the right person.
When you realize that your choices make all the difference in outcomes, you're enabled to recognize a pattern that may have kept you locked in a loop from childhood experiences. For example, if your parents fought or argued a lot. It's important to recognize what makes you uncomfortable in this life, i.e. - drama or discord, and not make the same mistakes.
#art: Lilith by Piotr Topolski
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Mercury enters his detriment in Pisces overnight @ 2:29 AM, 4th House, the natural home of Cancer ruled by the Moon: WE choose what we are going to think, feel, and believe—confidence and communication will follow that belief with grace and ease.
The 4th house is a house of endings and security. It represents our roots, heritage, ancestry
Mercury enters his detriment in Pisces overnight @ 2:29 AM, 4th House, the natural home of Cancer ruled by the Moon: WE choose what we are going to think, feel, and believe—confidence and communication will follow that belief with grace and ease.
The 4th house is a house of endings and security. It represents our roots, heritage, ancestry, and private life. As a house of endings, it features the closing years of life, the ending of all matters, fame after death and even the place of burial.
In addition to the house ( or settings/ atmosphere of the transit ) we must first understand the planet and astrological sign of the ingress.
Mercury is the Prince of intellect and avenues of expression. He also possesses reasoning ability, awareness, and rules the brain, sight, mouth, and tongue among many other body parts, including ALL hormones. That last part is beneficial to know for this transit, as it's in the home of the emotional and intuitive Moon, which rules our moods.
Additionally, Mercury's action can be knee-jerk, uncertain, and sometimes volatile under certain influences. Why am I focused on some lower vibrational traits?
Pisces, on the other hand, is intuitive, compassionate, sympathetic, emotional and psychically astute.
You would think that this pair would make magic together; however, that's not the case for a transit ( in comparison to the natal chart, which is an entirely different story ).
Why?
Mercury is in his detriment in Pisces. And a detriment means that Mercury will not be operating at his full potential and must conform to the rules and regulations of Pisces, which can be pessimistic and emotionally inhibited ( there's those hormones again ) with bouts of melancholy and timidity when it leans toward the negative aspects of its traits.
Awareness and grounding exercises will help us stay focused in the moment to prevent impractical thoughts or feeling misunderstood, which can lead to procrastination and indolence. Avoid too much caffeine and sugar, as they can be emotional triggers via hormones.
During this transit, we can consciously choose the light and stick to positive aspects of ourselves, and the artistic side of our gifts. And we ALL have artistic gifts.
Also, be charitable toward others as well as our self. Most importantly, believe in our self and our ability to make a vital contribution to this planet.
Lastly, realize that ANY feelings of insecurity, doubt, melancholy, pessimism, misunderstandings, and the like could simply be Mercury kicking up his heels in a place where he must conform ( among other energies at play, which would be discussed in my daily energy updates ).
Bottom line?
WE choose what we are going to think, feel, and believe—confidence and communication will follow that belief with grace and ease.
#art: Michael Cheval
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Astrea enters Cancer this morning @ 10:16 AM, 3rd House, the natural home of Gemini ruled by Mercury: Raising planetary vibration through giving and gratitude contributes to the creation of a New Age and balances injustice with justice through action. If Love be our goal, our own shall be increased the more we give of ourselves.
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Astrea enters Cancer this morning @ 10:16 AM, 3rd House, the natural home of Gemini ruled by Mercury: Raising planetary vibration through giving and gratitude contributes to the creation of a New Age and balances injustice with justice through action. If Love be our goal, our own shall be increased the more we give of ourselves.
Astraea in Mythology
In Greek Mythology, Astraea, also known as the Star Goddess or Maiden, was renowned as the virgin god of justice, innocence, purity, and precision. She was beloved by the Greeks and thought to represent the Light in the world during what scholars have referred to as 'The Golden Age'.
The Golden Age ( Age of Innocence ) was one of the five Ages of Man in the old Greek religion. In mythology, the ages represented the history of human existence and its subsequent deterioration. Astraea came to symbolize humanity's fall and the hope that a new age of innocence would return.
As to her origins, there are differing stories; however, the widest accepted is that she herself is a descendant of the Titans.
According to Hesiod’s Theogony, her father was the second-generation TITAN, Astraeus, the astrological GOD OF DUSK. Her mother was EOS, the goddess of the dawn. It's believed that Astraeus was the only daughter, sister to the four Anemoi winds ( wind gods ): Boreas, Notus, Eurus, and Zephyrus.
Astraea in Cancer
At best, Cancer is a sensitive, intuitive sign possessing a maternal domesticity combined with a sympathetic and traditional views. At worst, it can be broody, touchy, too easily hurt, manipulative, too cautious, or host self-pity parties.
Astraea's movement into this hard-shelled sign can alter that potential for negativity by increasing its empathy and a desire to focus on the more positive aspects it can offer the whole, especially toward the vulnerable or less fortunate.
The influence of belief for a new age is rekindled through work that raise planetary vibrations through a method of giving that transforms hopelessness into hope.
The ingress into the third house, the natural home of Gemini ruled by Mercury, indicates a focus on all forms of communication and intellectual pursuits related to justice and balance. Gemini's clever and inventive nature has the ability to conjure up new avenues of versatile assistance for the vulnerable and destitute.
Raising planetary vibration through giving and gratitude contributes to the creation of a New Age and balances injustice with justice through action. If Love be our goal, our own shall be increased the more we give of ourselves.
#art Astraea
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Venus in Aquarius @ 11:06 AM
The keyword for this ingress is, 'Affectionately Detached' ( aka Hold On Loosely but don't let go ). 🎼
Venus is known as the Goddess of Love and Beauty. Where you find Venus in your chart reveals what you enjoy the most. Gentle and harmonious, Venus governs emotional contact and moral character. Additionally, s
Venus in Aquarius @ 11:06 AM
The keyword for this ingress is, 'Affectionately Detached' ( aka Hold On Loosely but don't let go ). 🎼
Venus is known as the Goddess of Love and Beauty. Where you find Venus in your chart reveals what you enjoy the most. Gentle and harmonious, Venus governs emotional contact and moral character. Additionally, she also rules over partnerships and domestic unions of all kinds.
NOTE: Venus is known for her sensuality, not sexual prowess. Nor should she be consulted for long-term love interests. Juno is the one you want to consult about what kind of love would best suit us long term.
Aquarius, on the other hand, is all about freedom and independence. Though tolerant and humane, any attempt to cage them in will result in a backlash of unpredictable and radical rebelliousness.
Thus, the key phrase: "Affectionately Detached". Or, as 38 Special so eloquently put it: "Just hold on loosely, but don't let go; If you cling too tightly, You're gonna lose control".
Since both Venus and Aquarius gravitate toward artistic beauty and creative arts, this transit will favor such endeavors between individuals. Aquarius energy encompasses progressive individualism, while Venus is all about aesthetics and culture.
This ingress is perfect for creative endeavors: alone or with others. Allow such endeavors to be divinely inspired and free of constraints or control.
If your natal Venus is in Aquarius, you are cool, calm, collected, popular and unselfish. You prefer liking many to loving one and live by your own rules and regulations, regardless of how unaccepted this may be to society.
Your romantic attractions are often sudden, but not always lasting. Your partner must be a friend as well as a lover, from whom you seek mental stimulation and plenty of variety.
Not possessive yourself, you will shy away from anyone who might want to tie you down. You are intuitive, and you function well with friends and in groups. You are interested in new art forms, legal reforms, and technical endeavors.
With difficult aspects, you may be aloof, cold, stubborn, and may crave eccentric sexual experiences. Make certain you check which house your natal Venus resides in Aquarius to garner more depth of understanding.
#art: Josephine Wall
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Mars enters Aquarius overnight,1:06 AM, EST, 3rd House.
Here raw action and energy meet knowledge and imagination!
Mars transiting Aquarius portends a highly individualistic transit filled with a desire for freedom of expression combined with progressive ideas that are both artistic and scientific.
Uranus, known as the upper octave of M
Mars enters Aquarius overnight,1:06 AM, EST, 3rd House.
Here raw action and energy meet knowledge and imagination!
Mars transiting Aquarius portends a highly individualistic transit filled with a desire for freedom of expression combined with progressive ideas that are both artistic and scientific.
Uranus, known as the upper octave of Mercury, rules Aquarius and is known as the awakener representing the freedom urge.
This energy encompasses metaphysical interests such as magic, the occult, astrology, psychology, and heralds' sudden change.
This change can be accompanied by altruistic and humane endeavors focusing on community and the world at large.
Aquarius is a visionary who sees the big picture, representing paradigm shifts, while Mars is the courageous warrior who clears the path.
On the flipside, this coupling can also produce eccentric, bohemian, egotistical, or utopian behavior.
The energy, determination, and unstoppable drive of Mars combined with a tolerant and logical Aquarius can lead humanity in positive or negative steps, depending on the aggressive and often impulsive actions of Mars and rebellious temperament of Aquarius.
Mars may jump the gun, eager to begin something, but their natives are not well-known to complete it. This is where clear-minded Aquarius assumes the completion through intellectual and revolutionary measures. We're talking genius breakthroughs.
Aquarius armed with Mars is a fight song that encourages us to stand up for what we believe, and we'll have the courage to fight for needed change. However, this war won't involve bullets or heavy artillery; it will involve strategic mental capabilities.
Aquarius is the one sign who understands that traditional ways acting haven't or won't produce the desires results; thus, the only way to accomplish a goal is outside of the box—to strategize and act in radically different methods that shift the poles of belief.
Mars is a conqueror and fights battle by battle for what he wants. However, Aquarius focuses on a global scale; therefore, grave injustice toward the greater whole won't go overlooked.
As the humanitarian of the zodiac, Aquarius will utilize its intellect and the energy of Mars to produce viable solutions for humankind.
This is a revolution of reformation. This is OUR Fight Song for positive change, some thing in the form of unexpected and unprecedented—the exact thing that miracles are made of.
#Art: Mark Lawis
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Ceres enters Capricorn @ 6:09 AM, 1st house. The mass movement toward Air continues.
Mythology:
The Roman Goddess Ceres' origins are in the Greek Goddess of the Earth, Demeter, who ruled agriculture, fertility, and had power over the cycles of life and death. She is known as the Archetype of Mother Earth, representing provision and nouris
Ceres enters Capricorn @ 6:09 AM, 1st house. The mass movement toward Air continues.
Mythology:
The Roman Goddess Ceres' origins are in the Greek Goddess of the Earth, Demeter, who ruled agriculture, fertility, and had power over the cycles of life and death. She is known as the Archetype of Mother Earth, representing provision and nourishment.
The myth is a metaphor for nurturing and reflects how we care not just about others, but ourselves as well. Nurturing ourselves enables us to reach our full potential so that we may authentically nurture others.
The seasons are attributed to her because her daughter, Persephone, Goddess of Vegetation, was kidnapped by Hades to co-rule the Underworld, at which time Demeter refused to allow any to growth until she found her daughter.
The fields withered and humans starved so the Gods intervened. Hades was forced to return Persephone to Demeter by the Roman God Zeus ( Greek God Jupiter ), whereas they made a pact that Persephone, now Queen of the Underworld, would only spend half the year with her mother, and the other half with her husband.
Ceres in Astrology:
While Ceres does point to our wellbeing and selfcare, its placement can also indicate past traumas, particularly childhood vulnerabilities and struggle. A well-placed Ceres would indicate a parent who is balanced, loving and nurturing whose children grow up to be independent and self-sufficient adults.
A poorly placed Ceres in your natal chart could indicate abandonment issues, bouts of melancholy, and eating disorders, and could indicate an over-bearing parent who attempts to control their children to the point that the children become co-dependent.
Capricorn:
As a Cardinal sign, Capricorn is ambitious, serious, and dedicates to duty. Life can seem difficult, but ultimately Capricorns triumph. They are self-disciplined, responsible and practical, at and at times wallow in self-pity.
They have excellent reasoning ability and a strong sense of purpose and direction. They may appear somber and reserved in their dealings with others, but once they trust you, they are loyal and steadfast.
They are socially oriented and willing to work hard for anything they want. Their self-esteem is extremely important to them.
Ceres in Capricorn:
This is a marriage between the asteroid of nurturing, Ceres, with the ambitious and goal-oriented sign of Capricorn that can be a potent and positive force. It signifies a determination to succeed combined with dedication and hard work to accomplish that success.
Despite feeling highly motivated and driven, we must guard against an imbalance between a healthy work ethic and our personal lives. Learning to say, "No", particularly in this placement, is imperative to maintain a balance between business and our private lives.
Responsibility is strengthened in this transit, with a serious outlook on commitment to completing a task in a timely manner. When balanced, we know when to stop rather than push ourselves beyond our limit and won't succumb to the expectations of others.
If your natal Ceres is in Capricorn, the realization that delays or bumps in the road are a part of life are necessary or you may have a tendency to just give up or sink into self-pity.
This is a clear sign of imbalance. You must keep going no matter what, because goals are attainable with dedication and hard work. Especially in this placement.
#art Stephanie Law
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Pallas, the goddess of Wisdom, War, and Craft enters Sagittarius @ 3:10 AM EST 1st House, the natural home of Aries ruled by Mars.
The first house is a house of identity and life. It's also representative of our Ascendant. It reveals our personality and natural disposition. Here our tendencies and individual expression is seen. It's fille
Pallas, the goddess of Wisdom, War, and Craft enters Sagittarius @ 3:10 AM EST 1st House, the natural home of Aries ruled by Mars.
The first house is a house of identity and life. It's also representative of our Ascendant. It reveals our personality and natural disposition. Here our tendencies and individual expression is seen. It's filled with the energy of new beginnings.
Pallas Mythology & Spiritual Significance:
Pallas is the goddess of wisdom and self-defense in charge of defending herself and those in her care; thus, she is never the aggressor. Myth says she sprang fully formed and armed from the head of her father, the king of heaven. Her symbol is the wise owl.
She is also known as an artisan connected to weaving due to her love of fabric and skill with a needle and thread. She was known to create and inspire patterns of lasting beauty. This metaphor carries over into our life patterns and linked ideas.
Known as the warrior queen and the philosopher, she most resonates with the sector in our charts that relates to our philosophical take on the world, since we are all philosophers, even if we are not aware of it. Whenever we deduct a theory involving how we desire to live our lives, we are exercising our philosophical nature. This is the influence of Pallas.
Whenever we stand our ground or strategize politics, or we're challenged by others over our beliefs or lifestyle choices, or for no particular reason (other than they are having a bad day and are lashing out), this is where Pallas appears to offer strategic wisdom that we can respond from rather than a defensive reaction.
Responding from a place of knowledge instead of fear lends an air of victory before the battle is over.
Sagittarius:
As a mutable fire sign, Sagittarius is forthright. Typically, gregarious and enthusiastic, Archers espouse high principles such as universal love and world peace. Happy-go-lucky, honest, cheerful, and optimistic, at times they can be restless, careless, and extravagant.
Their tolerance allows them to work well with all people, and they accept most people for what they are. Their extroverted nature can unintentionally hurt others who are more sensitive by being blunt and/or impatient.
“Don’t fence me in!” could be their motto.
Sagittarius strengths are Freedom-loving, broad mindedness, generous, optimistic, scholarly, and enthusiastic!
Pallas in Sagittarius transit:
Being the goddess of wisdom and wise strategy, Pallas is right at home in the higher thinking octave of Sagittarius, whose natural home is the 9th House, a house of aspiration and life, ruled by benevolent Jupiter, the planet of expansion and protection.
This transit highlights the higher mind and principles of Sagittarius: Philosophy and intellect. Despite being in our heads, per se, doesn't mean we're diplomatic in our speech. On the contrary, we can become very direct, tactless, even, which can be very off-putting to others. Regardless, major life decisions are deeply analyzed prior to making them.
Regardless, life is an adventure, and curiosity coupled with a desire to explore different experiences tops the list. This includes learning something new, anything from cultural diversity to local heritage that involves religion, philosophy, or spirituality. This can include foreign travel to study abroad or simple day trips to expand our knowledge of an area.
We are more open and inspired by the arts, the unordinary, and particularly the exotic during this transit. Our relationships are more open and grounded in trust than when in suspicious and guarded Scorpio.
Pallas in Scorpio Natal:
Those with this placement in their natal charts use their higher mind to connect wisdom and intellect. Whatever doesn't feel right, even if it appears logical, is going to be run through your philosophic filter. This is because you like to see the big picture, like a chess board, before deciding your next move.
The small details, like what kind of chess board or pieces, don't seem to matter to you next to that big picture of the game as a whole. Your desire to address an issue regardless of size ( big picture ) is appealing to you. The bigger the better. You enjoy a challenge because it's an adventure of the intellect to solve.
This is particularly true when the investigative process involves research; however, even if what you discover is logical, you'll keep searching until it feels right. This is especially true before you share it with others. Sharing something that appears logical but doesn't feel right is a contradiction to you. So, you'll keep digging until you feel you've gotten it right.
The only caveat with that is WHEN to share.
Sometimes, your eagerness to involve others in the results of your discoveries, especially if unsolicited, can make you feel unappreciated if their response lacks enthusiasm.
#art: George Tsui
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Mercury enters Aquarius Mon, Feb 05 @ 12:10 AM.
Mercury is exalted in Aquarius, thus embodies out-of-the-box, innovative thinking. Mercury represents intellect and avenues of expression, whereas Aquarius represents imaginative thinking outside of the box.
This will spark an insatiable desire for knowledge and connection with like-minded. W
Mercury enters Aquarius Mon, Feb 05 @ 12:10 AM.
Mercury is exalted in Aquarius, thus embodies out-of-the-box, innovative thinking. Mercury represents intellect and avenues of expression, whereas Aquarius represents imaginative thinking outside of the box.
This will spark an insatiable desire for knowledge and connection with like-minded. We can expect our desire for knowledge to increase while we open to new concepts and more progressive ways of being.
Being exalted in this Airy sign, the Messenger of the Gods feels completely relaxed and enabled as himself. Expression should be harmonious, as complementary forces are increased and the virtues magnified.
The only caveat is Aquarian's Fixed quality, which could add a bit of an obstinate stance. The conjunction between Mercury and Pluto in the 1st house will bring a burst of regenerative energy and determination to move forward.
This could be a new beginning or fresh start to an old project we didn't have the insight to complete.
It's a perfect time for deep reflection and probing possibilities. There may be something under the surface that we missed the first time around that will become more apparent.
#art: Anna Rączka
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Venus enters Capricorn, 3:51 AM EST, 2nd House.
The 2nd House is the natural home of Taurus ruled by Venus. It's a house of values and substance highlighting financial affairs, possessions, investments, earning power, and any gain or loss through our own efforts. Inner talents are also featured here, as well as our emotional feelings surro
Venus enters Capricorn, 3:51 AM EST, 2nd House.
The 2nd House is the natural home of Taurus ruled by Venus. It's a house of values and substance highlighting financial affairs, possessions, investments, earning power, and any gain or loss through our own efforts. Inner talents are also featured here, as well as our emotional feelings surrounding self-worth and our sense of values.
In early times, Venus was considered the planet of Love and was referred to as the lesser benefic. It rules art, culture, aesthetics, possessions, partners, beauty, and charm. Its energy is affectionate and supplies you with those things which create happiness by guiding you toward obtaining it. She also governs finances, since money is an avenue of happiness and security for many.
Venus is associated with our senses, known as the body's receptors, key indicators that alert us to what is pleasing—and what is not. Our desire to be surrounded by beauty, comfort, and security is a Venusian influence.
Capricorn, on the other hand, has a natural tendency to innately know how to create and successfully operate any organization. As finances are governed by Venus, and Capricorn is a frugal as they come in regard to not being frivolous, aspirations are easily attainable with this combination. Unlike the impulsive and often impatient energy of Mars in Capricorn, Venus adds a touch of affectionate advancement that includes a sense of value and affection.
Capricorn energy is all about living by discipline and caution, while Venus is the social butterfly and the face of any mutual endeavor. What Venus nurtures Capricorn brings to fruition the old-fashioned way through hard work while honoring time-and-true traditions, including respect for elders.
This is a power-packed, trustworthy duo that demonstrates determination and loyalty, especially in relationships. We have a tendency to honor our boundaries during this transit. This enables us to engage on a more earthy and mature level than in a passionate fire or emotional water sign. We realize our worth and freely give love when it's earned. We can't woo our way through this - our actions need to demonstrate our sincerity—and so do the actions of others before we freely engage.
Afterall, in this transit, we desire our relationships to last beyond flirty exchanges and playful banter. If you're already in a relationship, you'll be able to work through any issues to discover a solution or compromise. We'll work hard and play just as much, but it will be for keeps rather than a passing fancy geared toward temporarily sating our senses in the moment.
Art: Peter Mitchev
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Black Moon Lilith enters Virgo @ 4:41 PM EST, Sunday, December 21, 2024: A penchant for perfectionism intensifies.
To incorporate this transit into our understanding, it's necessary be aware of who Lilith is, as well as the properties of the astrological sign Virgo.
Black Moon Lilith is the astrological representation of feminine exile w
Black Moon Lilith enters Virgo @ 4:41 PM EST, Sunday, December 21, 2024: A penchant for perfectionism intensifies.
To incorporate this transit into our understanding, it's necessary be aware of who Lilith is, as well as the properties of the astrological sign Virgo.
Black Moon Lilith is the astrological representation of feminine exile who is exiting fiery Leo, the domain of power, purpose, and talent for the earthy, analytical, and practical sign of Virgo.
Sidenote: Wherever you find Lilith in your chart ( sign and house ) is a reflection of her payback demand, some past wrong which must be avenged. Somewhere along your experiences, someone overlooked your gifts or commercialized your talent for their own benefit. Somewhere along your experiences, you were swallowed whole and spit out naked. Lilith is here to collect.
But first, "In order to know virtue, we must first acquaint ourselves with vice." ~ Marquis de Sade
Because Virgo is the troubleshooter of the zodiac, having an excellent eye for details, delights in helping, and is willing to accept any task, our daily schedules and routines will be affected by Lilith's presence. Here is where we need to guard against extreme behavior and opinions by maintaining a middle balance between sides.
We'll know we've slipped if we demonstrate the darker side of Virgo: perfectionism, nit-picky and/or pettiness, overly critical, self-centered, pedantic, skeptical, and sloppy.
Because Virgo's natural home is the 6th house, work and health are related. Paying close attention to our daily habits such as food and diet, or any condition which may affect our health. We should also take care and pay close attention to whether we exhibit lucid sexuality or repression. We should be on particular alert against fear of failure due to perfectionism.
Expect a few surprises during this transit. Lilith is known for revealing aspects of us that we ourselves had no knowledge of! Don't suppress those aspects! Explore them with an open and nonjudgmental mind.
If your Natal BML is in Virgo, take an inventory of your expectations. Giving love ( or anything else, for that matter ) should be done on an altruistic basis, not with an expectation of benefit to yourself. Virgo is ruled by Mercury, so intellect and communication come natural to this native; however, when Lilith enters the picture, your knowledge may be more of a pretense than genuine expression.
Also, with Lilith in the picture, you will have a tendency to put financial security above relationships and your own desires. You actually search, whether outwardly or innately, for security, and desire a partner who is level-headed, free of drama, and an asset to help you resolve your issues. But this can be too ideal rather than realistic if your expectations are too high.
The main thing to avoid is repression of your personal desires, as this will manifest as health issues. If this happens, you will likely play the victim of your choices rather than assuming responsibility and working toward change. This mental attitude will be apparent and difficult to solve if it reaches that point.
When you realize that limitations you experience are mostly self-imposed, and you have the power to change, your life will pivot toward a more positive outlook.
Art: Iryna Yermolova. Blackout curtains
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Pluto enters Aquarius @ 7:57 PM, EST, 7th House: Power to the People. Pluto's entrance into a new sign leaves an imprint on an entire generation. Thus, it is heralded as the generational planet because its transit into a new sign initiates that generation.
”If we are to have any hope for the future, those who have lanterns must pass them
Pluto enters Aquarius @ 7:57 PM, EST, 7th House: Power to the People. Pluto's entrance into a new sign leaves an imprint on an entire generation. Thus, it is heralded as the generational planet because its transit into a new sign initiates that generation.
”If we are to have any hope for the future, those who have lanterns must pass them on to others.” ~ Plato
It's important to understand that Pluto takes an estimated 248 YEARS to travel through the Zodiac. It's the farthest from the Sun, and its orbit is known as the most eccentric ( not to mention slowest ) in our solar system and remains in each sign between 12- 32 years.
Ironically, it only stays in the sign of its Dignity, Scorpio, for 12 years, while remaining in its Detriment, Taurus, for 32 years.
When this is all said and done, we will have experienced FIVE Plutonian ingressions ( thanks to retrograde ) within a 19-month period:
1. First, when he moved into Aquarius March 23, 2023 @ 12:40 PM. This ingress gave us a sneak preview of the Age of Aquarius and herald revolutionary and cultural change.
2. Retrograde back into Capricorn June 11, 2023 @ 5:36 AM.
3. Re-enters Aquarius today, January 20, 2024 @ 7:57 PM.
4. Retrograde back into Capricorn @ 7:58 PM September 01, 2024. This will run right through the U.S. presidential election.
5. Permanently enter Aquarius on November 19 @7:57 PM where he will remain for 20 years, until entering Pisces 2043.
Talk about shaking things up! When Pluto shifts into a new sign, notable cultural upheavals often transpire, upgrading our cultural mythology in real time.
It is also known as the third transcendental planet whose influence is not immediately felt by the individual. That's because, with anything that takes time, Pluto's eventual impact is deep and far-reaching.
The entrance into a new sign leaves an imprint on an entire generation. Thus, it is heralded as the generational planet because its transit into a new sign initiates that generation.
When studying your natal chart, pay particular attention to which House Pluto resides; it indicates insight into the role you may be destined to play. And because it takes time to impact you, its function conjuncts with the passage from the South to the North Node (what you're born into and your destiny).
My Pluto resides in the 12th House, the home of Pisces, ruled by Neptune. It is a house of subconscious and endings. Pluto is also my ruling planet, and as the second deconate of Scorpio, Neptune is my planetary sub-ruler.
I foresee and welcome great change.
Pluto rules our deepest subconscious and embodies the principle of transformation and regeneration; thus, it can bridge the spiritual and material worlds. It may be small, but the old cliche that dynamite comes in small packages has never rung truer than now.
Aquarius, on the other hand, is an air sign known for its independent and unconventional nature. It is associated with innovation, intellectual pursuits, humanitarianism, and a desire for social change.
When Pluto is in Aquarius in a birth chart, it suggests that the individual's transformative experiences and personal power will be expressed through Aquarian qualities. They may have a strong desire to challenge traditional norms, question authority, and bring about revolutionary changes in society. They are likely to be drawn to unique and alternative ways of thinking, and their personal transformation may involve breaking free from societal expectations.
Pluto's transit through Aquarius, on a larger scale, influences the collective consciousness and societal structures. During this time, there may be a focus on transforming and revolutionizing social, political, and technological systems. Issues related to individual freedoms, equality, and the advancement of human rights may gain prominence.
It's important to note that the interpretation of Pluto in Aquarius can vary depending on other aspects of an individual's birth chart or the specific time period of Pluto's transit.
Consulting with a professional astrologer can provide more personalized and detailed insights into the significance of this placement for a particular person or time.
Art: Nikolaos Gyzis
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Mars is exalted in Capricorn, which means his expression will be harmonious. The complementary forces of Ares and Saturn ( ruling planets ), as well as the virtues of the planets themselves will be magnified.
Mars transiting Capricorn portends a highly energetic time. Saturn ruled Capricorn is known for hard work and the creation process,
Mars is exalted in Capricorn, which means his expression will be harmonious. The complementary forces of Ares and Saturn ( ruling planets ), as well as the virtues of the planets themselves will be magnified.
Mars transiting Capricorn portends a highly energetic time. Saturn ruled Capricorn is known for hard work and the creation process, be it a career, family business, or structure.
Capricorn has a natural tendency to innately know how to not only create but successfully operate any organization. With the energy, drive, determination, and unstoppable drive of Mars, aspirations are easily attainable if we're willing to work toward them.
That's because Capricorn isn't frivolous even though Mars may be impulsive, red-hot, and ready to go.
Capricorn energy is all about living by discipline and caution. And while Mars may jump the gun, eager to begin something, their natives are not well-known to complete it. This is where Capricorn steps in to complete tasks the old-fashioned way through hard work while honoring time-and-true traditions, including respect for elders.
With all this excess energy from Mars, outlets are highly advised during this transit: long walks in nature, competitive sports, or even short-term projects such as fundraisers or charity drives. This will Mars' appetite for impulsive action while allowing Capricornian energy to complete the bigger tasks, like building an empire!
Image: A Winter's Tale by Bryce Cameron Liston
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