JUNE 2014 Astrology Forecast

***Mars, the planet of action or war, triggers the ongoing Uranus – Pluto square this month (see below).  Life can throw some of us some major curve balls under these potent aspects.  It can also force us to make some long needed changes for our highest and best.  It is wise to think first, act later….not act first and regret later.

Dynamic energies this month:

6/7/14- Mercury, the communications planet, stations retrograde at 3 degrees of Cancer today for the next three weeks.  It will station direct 7/1/14 at 24 degrees of Gemini.  We can use this retrograde time productively by reviewing, revising, reconsidering, or reuniting with friends and family.  It does not always have to be stressful.  Expect possible delays or technology mishaps and try to go with the flow.  This is not an auspicious time to initiate a major under taking, however, it is a good time to make plans behind the scenes to initiate next month when Mercury is direct.  Beware of missing details in important contracts or legal paperwork.   It is also a good time to finish up old projects and tie up loose ends.  As always, confirm all travel reservations and leave for the airport early!

6/9/14- Neptune, the psychic, ethereal, imaginative and creative planet, stations retrograde at 7 degrees of mystical and sensitive water sign Pisces today.  This is an excellent time to cultivate our inner vision or intuition.  Our perceptions are extremely acute at this time.  It’s important to try and avoid draining people, places or things which sap our energy.  Pisces energy is so sensitive, a station of Neptune, which rules Pisces, can amplify our desire to escape unpleasant situations in non-constructive ways.   Our physical bodies are also very sensitive to medications, drugs and alcohol at this time. 

6/13/14- FULL MOON at 22 degrees of fire sign Sagittarius at 12:13 AM EDT.  A Full Moon is an energetically potent time for both illumination and release.  In Sagittarius, adventure, travel, higher learning, philosophy and sporting events are more in the spotlight.  This is a wonderful time to open up to new vistas or go on a vision quest.  The Mercury retrograde with a Full Moon in Sagittarius is very supportive to go inward seeking the truth.

6/12-6/13/14- Venus in Taurus opposes Saturn in Scorpio.  This adds a sobering chill to love and romance matters.  However, on the bright side, commitments are taken very seriously.  Social engagements may feel heavy or demanding.

6/13-6/14/14- Mars at 12 degrees of Libra square Pluto at 12 degrees of Capricorn…Ouch!  This is heavy energy which may bring out hostilities or anger in some people and places on our planet.  This type of energy often evokes some kind of violence or eruption on a collective level.  On another note, there is extreme determination and willpower to make changes.  If a fighting spirit is needed to go on….this aspect will lend support.

6/19/14- Sun in Gemini aligns with retrograde Mercury in Gemini.  Air sign Gemini is social, diverse, communicative and always on the go.  It rules networking, short trips and all things related to communication.  Our minds are buzzing with information and ideas.  There is an “air” of sociability today.

6/21/14- The Sun enters 0 degrees of Cancer at Summer Solstice today- celebrate the longest day of the year offering us the beginning of long, light filled summer days.

6/24-6/25/14- Mars, the warrior planet, next confronts rebel Uranus with a challenging opposition aspect, completing the collision with the Uranus-Pluto square.  This is a very unsettled and tense time when unexpected events, accidents, eruptions or sudden change may be in the forefront.  This is a temperamental alignment.  On the bright side, this aspect is often found in charts of brilliant minded people who excel in science, math and technology.  It can also suggest sudden progress or advances in the collective.

6/27/14- NEW MOON at 5 degrees of water sign Cancer at 4:10 AM EDT.  This New Moon will harmoniously align with mystical Neptune in Pisces, enhancing new beginnings related to emotion, home, family and nurturing.  It will make a wide opposition to Pluto, suggesting an auspicious time to initiate change and transformation in regard to all Cancer matters.

6/29/14- Venus in Gemini square Neptune in Pisces.  Things are not as they seem today.  Boundaries may be blurred and escapism may be yearned for.  This is an imaginative and dreamy time.  It is best to engage in right brain activities and refrain from making long term decisions today.  We do not have all the facts though we may believe we are doing the right thing.

May 2014 Astrology Forecast

Dynamic Highlights this month:

FULL MOON ON 5/14/14 AT 24 SCORPIO AT 3:17 PM EDT

MARS, THE PLANET OF ACTION, INITIATIVE OR AGGRESSION GOES DIRECT AT 9 LIBRA ON 5/19/14

VENUS IN ARIES, THE LOVE, MONEY AND VALUES PLANET WILL TRIGGER THE ONGOING, VOLATILE URANUS – PLUTO SQUARE ON 5/14-5/15/14

5/2-5/3/14- Mercury in Taurus oppose Saturn in Scorpio- An intense, serious, focused and disciplined alignment.  Expect potential delays or blockages in communication and travel matters.  This is a good time to study and discipline ourselves to set limits if necessary. 

5/10/14- Sun in Taurus oppose Saturn in Scorpio- The energy today is super-responsible and duty bound.  Ambition, achievement and the need to work are emphasized.  Challenges may occur with authority figures as Sun-Saturn can be intimidated by others authority or not be the best team player. 

5/11/14- Venus in Aries oppose Mars in Libra- Venus is the urge to merge and Mars can suggest conflict, passion or excitement.  Sensitivity in balancing needs within partnerships is a theme today.

Mercury, the communication planet, linked to dreamy or escapist Neptune amps up psychic intuition, imagination or creativity.  However, discrimination is needed in all forms of communication.  The logical mind may not perceive things as they really are.  We can feel a bit confused or spacey today.  With Neptune, all is not as it seems. 

5/14/14- Full Moon in Scorpio at 3:17 PM EDT- All Full Moons call for a balance of opposing energies.  Scorpio themes are extremely potent at this time: intensity, all or nothing, transformation, endings and beginnings, facing fears and intimacy.  The Full Moon is closely aligned with Saturn in Scorpio, suggesting increased responsibility and serious emotions regarding above themes.  Moon-Saturn can feel moody and depressed at times.  On a positive note, this is a great time to make a much needed change that requires courage and discipline.

5/14-5/15/14- Venus in Aries conjoins Uranus and squares Pluto- Venus in close contact with experimental, rebellious and wild card Uranus and intense, all or nothing Pluto suggest sudden surprising developments that force hidden matters to the surface to be confronted or challenged.

The cardinal grand cross continues this month.  Conflicting energies are competing for resolution.  Appeasing all planetary archetypes without challenges occurring is unlikely.  Discord and disruption is part of the process of learning and growing through change.

5/18/14- Venus in Aries square Jupiter in Cancer- This alignment can suggest too much of a good thing if over-indulgent.  However, the mood is generous, expansive and benevolent today.

5/19/14- MARS STATIONS DIRECT in LIBRA!  Mars, the action planet, has been retrograde in Libra since 3/1/14.  Finally, forward momentum will begin in all Mars related matters:  How we assert ourselves, how and where we invest our energies, how we do not assert ourselves, how we handle or do not handle anger or how we take the initiative.  Many of us have made some significant internal changes over the last few months, changes that will become more externalized going forward.  Mars will remain in the sign of Libra through July 2014.  Do you know where this area is in your birth chart?  This is where we have been challenged to redirect our energies in our own unique manner.

Mars will soon trigger the Uranus – Pluto square mid to late June 2014, activating more of the same: sudden or shocking developments that provoke unrest.  Mars is the warrior archetype and Uranus is the rebel archetype.  Pluto is the death and rebirth archetype or irrevocable change.  Of course, there may be sudden, innovative developments which promote positive, evolutionary growth and change as well.

5/28/14- New Moon in Gemini square Neptune in Pisces- Gemini is all about thought, communication, travel, networking and diversity.  New beginnings are seeded during the dark of the New Moon.  The square to Neptune deepens our capacity to healing and intuitive insights.  “Inspired ideas”  are a theme over the next few weeks.  On another note, the square to Neptune can blur boundaries and confuse us.  Apply discrimination to any new endeavors that challenge mental clarity.  

Astrological highlights for April 2014:

April 2014 is a very intense month, astrologically speaking!  We have two eclipses, an exact square between Uranus and Pluto, and a major grand cross pattern activated when other planets trigger the exact Uranus-Pluto square.  Sun, Mercury, Mars and Jupiter will all trigger this revolutionary aspect.  Mid degree cardinal signs of Aries, Libra, Cancer and Capricorn (11-15 degrees) will be most impacted by sudden shifts of direction, unexpected developments, amplified ambition, and ongoing transformation of the status quo.  Both personally and collectively, the planetary energies are extremely active and volatile this month.  Expect turning points, possible radical changes and at the very least, pressure to let go of what’s no longer working.

4/11-4/12/14 – Venus in dreamy Pisces conjoins Neptune in Pisces, in harmonious trine to expansive Jupiter in Cancer.  Compassion, imagination, intuition and healing are amplified at this time.

4/14/14 – PLUTO STATIONS RETROGRADE AT 13 DEGREES OF CAPRICORN AND WILL GO DIRECT LATER ON 9/22/14.  A Pluto station facilitates intense emotions, endings and beginnings, transformation, letting go and purging that which is no longer serving our soul’s intentions.  Mid degrees of cardinal signs Aries, Libra, Cancer and Capricorn are deeply impacted by this station (11-15 degrees of each sign).

4/15/14 – FULL MOON LUNAR ECLIPSE AT 25 LIBRA AT 3:43 AM EDT (SEE BELOW)

4/21/14 – URANUS IN ARIES SQUARE PLUTO IN CAPRICORN.  This is number 5 of 7 exact squares between 2012 and 2015.  This infrequent pattern is all about overturning the status quo, radical change and rebellion.  Changes are irrevocable, and the daily pulse of life is full of sudden developments, inventions, letting go of the obsolete, breakthroughs and breakdowns.

4/20- 4/23/14 – MARS, THE PLANET OF ACTION, COURAGE, AGGRESSION AND SOMETIMES WAR, TRIGGERS THE URANUS-PLUTO SQUARE.  Mid degree cardinal signs of (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn) are wired for integrating conflicting energies and making them work together to effect change on various levels. Willpower and the desire for freedom are very strong at this time.

4/29/14 – NEW MOON SOLAR ECLIPSE AT 9 DEGREES OF TAURUS AT 2:15 AM EDT.  (SEE BELOW)

Eclipses are extremely charged New and Full Moons which affect the gravitational pull of the Earths electromagnetic field.  When the balance of the light of the Sun and changing light of the Moon are significantly impacted, we can expect celestial surges or outages influencing our life affairs, personally and/or collectively.  Personally, it depends upon where the eclipses are located in our natal birth charts.  Some are mild and some are dynamically aligned with our birth planets and angles in our one of a kind natal birth charts.

The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Libra amplifies the opposition between Libra and Aries, suggesting themes of peace and war, collaboration versus rebellion, diplomacy, legal matters, mediation, partnerships, contracts and alliances.

The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Taurus will impact Taurus ruled matters such as the earth, weather patterns, stock market, world currencies, banking, farming, world food supplies and agriculture.

Eclipse effects can last for months: 3 months prior and 3 months after.  Also, when the eclipse degree is later triggered by other planets, we notice developments occurring that are related to the theme of the eclipse.  Again, it depends on our natal birth charts as to whether we will be personally affected by this month’s eclipse patterns.

MARCH 2014 MONTHLY ASTROLOGY FORECAST

ASTROLOGICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH:

3/1/14- NEW MOON IN PISCES AT 3:01 AM EST

3/1/14- MARS, THE ACTION PLANET, STATIONS RETROGRADE IN LIBRA AT 11:25 AM EST

3/2/14- SATURN, THE KARMA AND RESPONSIBILITY PLANET, STATIONS RETROGRADE IN SCORPIO

3/6/14- JUPITER, THE PLANET OF REWARD AND EXPANSIVE GROWTH, STATIONS DIRECT IN CANCER

3/16/14- FULL MOON IN VIRGO AT 1:09 PM EDT

3/20/14- SUN ENTERS FIRE SIGN ARIES- SPRING EQUINOX

3/30/14- NEW MOON IN ARIES AT 2:46 PM EDT

3/1/14- We start the month with a NEW MOON in dreamy, imaginative and mystical PISCES.  This New Moon closely aligns with Neptune and Chiron in Pisces, magnifying energy that is sensitive, artistic, psychic, compassionate or confused.   New beginnings involve your dreams, soul-searching, relaxation, music, creativity and healing. 

3/1/14- MARS STATIONS RETROGRADE AT 27 DEGREES OF LIBRA.  Mars is retrograde until 5/19/14.  However, Mars will remain in the sign of Libra until 7/27/14, due to the long retrograde cycle.  Mars rules ACTION.  A retrograde cycle calls us to refocus our energy and drive.  Mars is assertiveness and willpower.  It also rules anger and impulsive behavior when misused.  Libra is a social air sign.  It rules relationships, collaboration, diplomacy, fairness, balance and mediation.  Where is Libra in your natal birth chart.  This is an area of dramatic focus for us for months to come.  The universe wants us to pay attention to how we assert or do not assert ourselves in that area of life.

3/2/14- SATURN STATIONS RETROGRADE AT 23 DEGREES OF SCORPIO.  It will not go direct until 7/20/14 at 16 degrees of Scorpio.  This is a time of increased responsibility and consolidation.  We are re-defining and learning life lessons that test our commitments, relationships, careers, families, personal lives and so on.  Scorpio is deep, profound and persevering.  It rises like the phoenix from the ashes.  Scorpio is survivor energy.  It also rules transformation and depth of emotions.

3/2/14- VENUS IN CAPRICORN IN SQUARE ASPECT TO MARS IN LIBRA, the planets ruling love, money and action.  Challenges in relationships are possible today.  Passion is high, but controlled.

3/5/14-  VENUS ENTERS AIR SIGN AQUARUIS.  The love planet leaves tradition oriented Capricorn and enters unconventional and freedom loving Aquarius.

3/16/14- JUPITER STATIONS DIRECT AT 10 DEGREES OF WATER SIGN CANCER.  This has been a great year for most Cancer individuals to shine, receive promotions and rewards, or just plain feel more optimistic about life. During a Jupiter station, optimism, expansive growth, truth, beliefs and ideology are amplified.  Jupiter is plugging into the ongoing Uranus-Pluto square transformational aspect, and Mars will trigger it this spring.  Expect sudden developments, friction and change in the world at large. 

3/10-3/11/14- MERCURY IN AQUARIUS IN SQUARE ASPECT TO SATURN IN SCORPIO.  Expect some possible delays and obstacles in areas of communication or travel today.  The pace is slower and more controlled.  This aspect supports study, serious conversations and mental focus.

3/16/14- FULL MOON AT 26 V IRGO AT 1:09 PM EDT.  Virgo is the fullness of the harvest.  It is a productive, organized, efficient earth sign.  It also rules devotion to service and matters of daily health and work routines.  It’s opposition to the Sun in Pisces asks us to balance all the details with an awareness of unity and wholeness.

3/17/14- MERCURY, THE COMMUNICATION PLANET, ENTERS INTUITIVE AND MYSTICAL PISCES.  Over the next few weeks, our minds are more imaginative, inspired and creative.

3/18/14- MERCURY IN PISCES TRINES JUPITER IN CANCER.  The mind is in positive flow with opportunity and imagination.  Psychic intuition is in high gear.

3/20/14- SUN ENTERS 0 DEGREES ARIES- THE SPRING EQUINOX.  Aries is the first of the fire signs, and is symbolized by the archetypal ram.  Aries symbolizes new beginnings…fresh new energy that favors immediacy and directness.  Aries is a natural leader and needs a goal to defend or strive for to feel fulfilled.

3/22/14- MERCURY IN PISCES CONJOINS NEPTUNE IN PISCES.  This combination is otherworldly, magical, psychic, intuitive, mediumistic, compassionate and highly imaginative.  It is enhanced by a harmonious trine to expansive Jupiter.

3/29/14- VENUS IN AQUARIUS IN SQUARE ASPECT TO SATURN IN SCORPIO.  Use caution in matters of love and finances.  The relating principle is serious and controlled today.  However, this aspect is aided by a more social and flirtatious Venus trine to Mars today.

3/30/14- NEW MOON AT 9 DEGREES OF ARIES AT 2:46 PM EDT.   THIS NEW MOON PACKS A PUNCH WITH A CONJUNCTION TO WILD CARD URANUS! New beginnings are energetically charged with innovation, invention, individuality, freedom, progress, change and/or rebellion against the status quo.  This is an auspicious time to engage in social media, networking, launch a web site, build new group alliances, make new friends or become more independent.  Uranus is the archetype of the inventor, humanitarian and rebel.  Where is 9 Aries located in your birth chart?  This is where we are called to be daring and different this month.

3/31-4/1/14- SUN IN ARIES IN SQUARE ASPECT TO JUPITER IN CANCER.  A few days emphasizing optimism, truth, humor, exaggeration, indulgence or restlessness.

Astrological Highlights this month:

Mercury stations retrograde in Pisces and Aquarius on 2/6/14 through 2/28/14

Full Moon in Leo on 2/14/14 at 6:54 PM EST

Retrograde Mercury in Aquarius  in square aspect to Saturn in Scorpio on 2/18-2/19/14

Sun enters Pisces on 2/18/14

Sun in Pisces conjoins Neptune in Pisces 2/23-2/24/14

Retrograde Jupiter in Cancer squares Uranus in Aries on 2/26/14

Mercury stations direct in Aquarius on 2/28/14

2/6/14 – MERCURY, THE COMMUNICATIONS PLANET, STATIONS RETROGRADE IN PISCES ON  ON 2/6/14 at 4:47 PM EST.  It will retrograde at 3 degrees of Pisces and go direct at end of month on 2/28/14 at 18 degrees of Aquarius.  During a  Mercury retrograde three week cycle, we are well advised to slow down, reflect and re-evaluate what is happening in our lives.  It is not an ideal time to initiate something new, purchase a car, computer or home appliance or sign any important  long term contracts.  The reason being we often change our minds when the cycle is over.  Also, we are more at home in a retrograde right brain mode which can miss important details and have to correct them later on.  Once the three week period is complete, we begin to emerge with more clarity, focus and readiness to move forward with any information or ideas we have been ruminating over during this time.  We can best work with this cycle by remembering and implementing all the RE words: re-evaluate, revise, reform, re-unite, re-invent, restore, re-think, redo and so on.  It is an excellent time to engage in meditation, quiet reflection, journaling, or some kind of spiritual retreat.  We all need some mental downtime in our fast paced, super charged, high tech society!  Pisces is the archetype of the dreamer, mystic, artist or musician.  Aquarius, on the other hand, is the archetype of the inventor, the rebel and the innovator.   Wherever we have these two signs in our natal chart is where the process of review will be well underway.

2/11/14 -  SUN IN AQUARIUS SQUARE SATURN IN SCORPIO.  This alignment suggests a serious and focused day.  Sun-Saturn needs to work, set limits and goals and follow the rules.  Key words are super-responsible, duty bound, controlling and reliable.

2/14/14 – FULL MOON IN LEO AT 6:54 PM EST.  Leo energy loves to shine bright.  At its best, it is playful, fun loving, warm hearted, creative and dramatic.  This is a wonderful Full Moon for Valentine’s Day which is all about love.  However, there is a more serious aspect to Saturn in Scorpio which suggests a more serious and focused expression of this usually light hearted, fire energy.  Mars, ruling initiative and assertiveness, is in harmonious aspect to this Full Moon, supporting confidence in our actions. 

2/18-2/19/14 – MERCURY RETROGRADE IN AQUARIUS IN SQUARE ASPECT TO SATURN IN SCORPIO.  This is a potent time for some serious re-evaluation, deliberation and reflection.  We are facing some blocks and limitations in communication matters. The energy can feel somewhat depressing or heavy at this time, however if channeled properly, we can persist and persevere with knowledge that this too shall pass, and our efforts will be rewarded.

2/18/14 – SUN ENTERS PISCES.  Pisces is a psychic, intuitive, sensitive water sign.  Intuition is strong, yet boundaries can be blurred at times.  Pisces needs to feel deeply connected to someone or something that feeds their soul or spiritual yearning to transcend.  The more destructive side of Pisces wants to escape the harsh realities of life through disempowering means.  This next month is a wonderful time to dream and imagine a future that fulfills our highest aspirations.  It’s also a wonderful month to engage in healing modalities as Pisces is also the archetype of the healer.

2/23-2/24/14 – SUN IN PISCES CONJOINS NEPTUNE IN PISCES.  Intuitive insights, revelations and healing are greatly amplified at this time!  The above mentioned qualities of Pisces are seeking expression.  On the positive side, with Neptune, the ruler of Pisces, in harmonious trine to expansive Jupiter in Cancer, this is an auspicious time for spiritual healing and soulful connections.  On another note, Sun-Neptune can amplify illusions and confusion.  There is a deep sensitivity with this alignment that is idealistic and yearning for transcendence.  Beware of overindulging to escape reality at this time, as our physical bodies are quite sensitive to toxins of all kinds.

2/26/14 – RETROGRADE JUPITER IN CANCER IN SQUARE ASPECT TO URANUS IN ARIES.  Change, progress, innovation, rebellion and surprise are all key words here to describe this cyclical pattern.  Jupiter is in square aspect to Uranus three times from 8/13 through 4/14.  All square aspects suggest dynamic tension seeking resolution and breakthrough.  This alignment is plugged strongly into the ongoing Uranus-Pluto square in effect from 2012 – 2015.  We are truly living in a time of monumental change, tension and growth, personally and collectively.  With Pluto transiting through Capricorn, we are urged to break from tradition and literally build a new reality.  Uranus transiting through bold and pioneering Aries can be a rebel or an innovator.   We can see all the changes occurring in the world at this time are a reflection of this long lasting, cyclical pattern of change and reform. 

Where do you feel the inner call for monumental change?  Is your life going through an unprecedented change?  Are you being asked to let go and start over?  Tap into your courage and inner strength and know without a doubt that you chose to be here during this pivotal time on planet Earth. 

2/28/14 – MERCURY STATIONS DIRECT IN AQUARIUS AND THE SUN IN PISCES TRINES JUPITER IN CANCER.  The three week cycle of re-evaluation is coming to an end, and we are getting geared up for forward momentum once again.   All our patience and reflection was worth it once we realize it was a necessary pause to align us in the right direction.  Dream big with Sun trine Jupiter, and get moving on your plans or goals, whatever they may be!

Happy New Year!  We start the New Year with a seven planet, cardinal grand cross!  Energies are pulling in all different directions this month.  Cardinal signs initiate and want to make things happen.  When they are in challenge aspect to each other, there is ambition, but sometimes fanatical ambition can be a driving force.  The Uranus-Pluto ongoing square is triggered again this month.  Each planetary voice wants to manifest itself and must learn to incorporate the other planetary voices.  These planetary voices exist within each one of as states of consciousness.  We are collectively and personally working with these evolving alignments and changes.

MAJOR ASPECTS FOR JANUARY 2014:

1/1/14  Potent New Moon in Capricorn at 6:15 AM ET

1/15/14  Full Moon in Cancer at 11:53 PM ET

1/30/14 New Moon in Aquarius at 4:40 PM ET

1/31/14 Venus stations Direct in Capricorn

1/31/14 Retrograde Jupiter in Cancer opposes Pluto in Capricorn

1/1/14   NEW MOON IN CAPRICORN CONJUNT MERCURY AND PLUTO.-   With both the Sun and Moon aligned with transformational Pluto, our New Year intentions are quite magnified for 2014.  Pluto is all about letting go, shedding, endings, embracing change and rebirth.  The kind of change we experience with a Pluto transit is evolutionary; our soul is ready though our conscious, ego mind may not readily agree.  Capricorn represents the physical earth plane, structures, big business, finance, authority and government.  With this New Moon aligned with Mercury and Pluto, our thoughts are deep, penetrating and able to comprehend underlying motivations and hidden or deeper truths.  This is an excellent time to work hard at achieving your goals.  Decide what is most important, get organized and pursue your dreams.

1/2- 1/3/14  SUN IN CAPRICORN SQUARES MARS IN LIBRA – As mentioned in last month’s forecast, Mars will be in the sign of Libra through 7/26/14 due to its retrograde cycle beginning in March 2014.  Mars in Libra is now triggering the Uranus-Pluto square.  Mars represents aggression, assertiveness and initiative.  It also can symbolize fighting or war, as Mars is the warrior archetype.  With Sun-Mars, patience is not a strong point!  Avoid rash actions or losing your temper over minor issues.  Think before your act to avoid conflict. 

1/3-1/5/14   MERCURY AND SUN IN CAPRICORN OPPOSE JUPITER – Jupiter represents expansion, growth, optimism and sometimes excess or overwhelm.  Perhaps we feel some temporary relief and hopefulness during these few days.

1/7/14   MERCURY IN CAPRICORN CONJOINS VENUS RETROGRADE IN CAPRICORN -  The intellect and communication are united with love, beauty and harmony.  With Venus, the love planet, retrograde, we may be thinking about the past, revisiting the past or longing for love.  The head and heart are working together.

1/8/14   MARS IN LIBRA SQUARE JUPITER RETROGRADE IN CANCER – suggests excessive action, risk taking and a restless temperament today.  Be willing to finish what you start.

1/11/14   SUN IN CAPRICORN CONJOIN VENUS RETROGRADE – suggests a day of beauty, harmony, charm and social graces.

1/11/14 – 1/31/14   MERCURY ENTERS AQUARIUS – the collective mindset is objective, sociable and concerned with disseminating information and articulating humanitarian visions.

1/15/14   FULL MOON IN CANCER AT 11:53 PM ET – This Full Moon in emotional, water sign Cancer is in harmonious aspect to Saturn in Scorpio, suggesting a stabilizing and grounding influence.  However, the dwarf planet Ceres, Archetype of the Mother Goddess and Agriculture and Vesta, keeper and Goddess of the Hearth, form a challenging  T square to this Full Moon.  This suggests major shifts in areas of nurturing ourselves, others and the planet.  When the feminine archetypes are amplified, there is opportunity to move from domination to collaboration.

1/16/14   MARS IN LIBRA SQUARE VENUS RETROGRADE IN CAPRICORN -  Balancing needs in relationships is a theme.  Internal conflicts in regard to freedom-closeness issues call for discernment and sensitivity.  This passionate alignment can incite jealousy and possessiveness.

1/19/14   SUN ENTERS AQUARIUS

1/25/14   MERCURY IN AQUARIUS SQUARE SATURN AND MOON IN SCORPIO – Suggests limits and delays in all communication and travel matters.  The mind is focused on discipline, work and structure.  There is a serious mood in the air today.

1/30/14   NEW MOON IN AQUARIUS AT 4:40 PM ET – New beginnings which encourage networking, new ideas, friendships and community involvement are favored.  Venus is about to station Direct, very close to Pluto, suggesting new intentions and resolutions are getting ready to be implemented after a time of reflection.

1/31/14   VENUS STATION DIRECT IN CAPRICORN – The planet representing love, values and relationships has been retrograde since 12/21/13.  A period of contemplation and reflection has encouraged us to make adjustments in relationship and business matters that are very important to us.  January has not been the best time to start a new relationship, however, it’s been a great month to get clear on what’s most important in existing relationships.  Venus has been traveling very close to transformational Pluto, which heightens emotions and the transformational power of love.  Old mental programming or power struggles in relationships may undergo healing at this time.

1/31/14  MERCURY ENTERS PISCES  - The collective mindset for the next few weeks has shifted from sociable Aquarius to a more intuitive, psychic and introspective way of thinking and communicating.  Pisces is creative and poetic at its best.

1/31/14   JUPITER RETROGRADE IN CANCER OPPOSES PLUTO IN CAPRICORN – Contradictory beliefs bring challenges when trying to achieve major, far reaching goals.  This can be a tremendous opportunity for growth, yet it can also manifest as a  fanatical, dogmatic approach which can be divisive.  Jupiter represents strong convictions and Pluto represents irrevocable change.  There can be large scale expansion as long as fanaticism does not impede growth.    

Astrological Highlights for December 2013

New Moon on 12/2/13 at 12:40 PM EST in Sagittarius

Mars, the action planet, enters Libra on 12/7/13 for an extended stay

Full Moon on 12/17/13 at 4:29 AM EST in Gemini AND on 12/17/13, the planet Uranus stations Direct in Aries at 2:40 PM EST oppose Mars in Libra….A lively day for sure!

Venus, the planet of love, values and money, stations retrograde in Capricorn on 12/21/13 at 4:55 PM EST

12/2/13-  NEW MOON IN SAGITTARIUS.  Sagittarius is an extroverted fire sign.  This is an auspicious time for new beginnings that are visionary, far reaching and futuristic.  This New Moon aligns with Chiron, the maverick or wounded healer archetype, and it harmoniously aspects Uranus, the planet symbolizing progress and innovation.

12/4/13- MERCURY LEAVES THE SIGN OF SCORPIO AND ENTERS SAGITTARIUS.  The collective communication mode this month will be more philosophical and broad minded.

12/6/13-MERCURY SQUARE NEPTUNE.  Beware of confusion and misunderstandings in all communication matters.  Things are not as they seem today.

12/7/13- MARS ENTERS AIR SIGN LIBRA WHERE IT WILL STAY FOR MONTHS (through 5/19/14) DUE TO ITS RETROGRADE CYCLE BEGINNING ON 3/1/14.  Where do you have Libra in your birth chart?  Be prepared for this area of your life to get very busy for months to come!  During a Mars in Libra cycle, we can expect conflicts, as well as resolutions, in relating matters.  Those of us with personal planets or chart angles in Libra will feel motivated to assert and go after what we desire.  Mars is the archetypal God of war.  Mars symbolizes our assertive drive and our how we take the initiative.  

! ! 12/17/13- FULL MOON IN GEMINI AND URANUS STATION DIRECT IN ARIES.  This can be a volatile time with unexpected surprises or events, as Uranus will station in challenge aspect to warrior Mars.  With A Gemini Full Moon, the collective mindset will be buzzing with information or social concerns.   Mental stress will need some kind of constructive outlet.

12/21/13- VENUS, THE PLANET OF LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS STATIONS RETROGRADE AT WINTER SOLSTICE TIME IN EARTH SIGN CAPRICORN.  It will remain retrograde through 1/31/14.  Venus turns retrograde in a cyclical manner every two years for forty days, affording us the opportunity to re-evaluate the value and worth of what is most important to us on a heart level.  If issues come up, there is a higher purpose.  Clarification is needed before any action should be taken.  There is a deep, inner process at work here, and many of us will find ourselves revisiting the past in some shape or form.  In addition, because Venus rules beauty, this is NOT a good time to have cosmetic surgery or any type of surgery that enhances one’s appearance.   Venus retrograde in Capricorn is collectively concerned with business, politics, money, success and the structural foundation of society.

12/21-12/24/13- SUN AND MERCURY ENTER CAPRICORN.  Stable energy supporting hard work and disciplined focus.

!! 12/24- 12/25/13- MARS IN LIBRA OPPOSE STATIONING URANUS IN ARIES.  O.K., for some of us, the holidays will not be without some tension!  Expect surprises, unexpected or impulsive actions. 

12/29-12/30/13- MERCURY AND SUN SQUARE URANUS.  More surprises, more mental tension.  On the positive side, this is energy for ingenious ideas and technological progress or innovation. 

12/30-12/31/13- MARS IN CHALLENGE ASPECT TO A MERCURY-PLUTO CONJUNCTION IN CAPRICORN.  Aggression and/or dynamic action is linked with communication and transportation.  There will be an intense mental focus.  Expect serious discussions that may involve debate.  The New Moon coming on 1/1/14 conjuncts Pluto!  More about that next month.

Find time during this hectic holiday season to be still, quiet your mind and simply breathe.  I recommend taking a media break as often as possible.  This is a good month to listen to soothing music and focus on what’s truly important and forget about the rest.

Happy Holidays

Month Highlights:

New Moon in Libra on 10/4/13

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Aries on 10/18/13

Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio from 10/21/13 – 11/10/13

Uranus square Pluto exact on 10/31/13

The first week of October 2013 is no less dynamic than previous months, as the Uranus-Pluto square is triggered by the New Moon in Libra on 10/4/13 at 8:36 PM EDT.  Though Libra is usually a peace loving and diplomatic sign, it will demand justice, fairness and balance under the powerful influence of Uranus-Pluto, which is all about radical reform, revolution and overturning the status quo.  This New Moon is great for new beginnings in areas of relating to others, however, there may be all or nothing themes early this month as perceived injustices will be aggressively addressed.

Uranus and Pluto last came together in a conjunction aspect in the mid sixties.  They are together again in the challenging square aspect from 2012 – 2015, urging us to manifest the seeds that were planted back in the tumultuous sixties era.   During the 2012 through 2015 time period, there will be seven exact square aspects between these outer planets.  We will feel the effects or see the effects played out on the world stage, as the next aspect occurs on 10/31/13….in effect most of the month and early next month.  Astrological square aspects incite assertive action to meet challenges head on, or they create hurdles to overcome through intensely focused ambition.

We have a powerful Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Aries on 10/18/13 at 7:39 PM EDT.   Eclipses usually herald major endings and/or beginnings, depending on where they occur in our natal birth charts.  There are twelve houses depicting twelve areas of our life experiences in totality.  The eclipsed sector of our chart is where we will be called to be more assertive and courageous.  Aries energy likes to take charge and initiate.  It is bold and pioneering.  It can also be impulsive and reckless if its shadow side is evoked.  The Full Moon Eclipse Aries – Libra polarity suggests themes of aggression versus collaboration, or leadership versus indecisive cooperation.  At its best, we strive for balance between leadership and diplomacy with the utmost integrity.

Shortly after the Lunar Eclipse, Mars in Virgo will oppose Neptune in Pisces on 10/19 – 10/20/13, suggesting unclear motives or action.  On the other hand, this is a wonderful time to ground intuition and imagination in a practical manner, as mid to late month, Mars will be transiting the earth sign Virgo.  Virgo excels at managing the details of life.

Mercury, the messenger planet, will station retrograde in deep and intense Scorpio for three weeks on 10/21/13 through 11/10/13.  It will align closely with Saturn in Scorpio on 10/8 and 10/29/13.  Mercury- Saturn together in Scorpio suggest communications will be serious, deep and investigative.  This is an excellent time to get detailed mental work done.  However, during a retrograde cycle, it is advised to revise, reconsider, re-do and finish up old projects .  It is not the best time to buy electronics, launch new ventures or sign long term contracts.  The Scorpio emphasis puts the spotlight on power, finances and intense emotions.  Due to this retrograde cycle, Mercury will be in Scorpio until 12/5/13.  The collective mindset is serious and deeply thoughtful.

Stay tuned for next month as we have a powerful Solar Eclipse in Scorpio in November.

The  planet Jupiter, symbolizing reward, expansion, adventure, travel and higher learning, entered water sign Cancer the last week of June.  Individuals with Sun in Cancer, or those with several planets in Cancer, will experience the potential of fulfilling rewards or an optimistic burst of energy over the next year.  Jupiter spends one year in a sign, and takes 12 years to complete its cycle around our birth charts by transit.   Jupiter has been transiting air sign Gemini the last year, and many Gemini Suns have had some great experiences.   It’s Cancer’s time to be in the limelight!

We have a New Moon in Cancer on July 8, 2013 at 3:15 AM EDT.  Cancer is associated with nurturing and nourishing qualities.  It is the archetype of the Great Mother.  This New Moon is a wonderful time for rejuvenating our homes or gardens, starting new domestic projects, planning family reunions or taking a cooking class. 

Also on July 8, 2013, the planet Saturn stations direct in Scorpio (it has been retrograde since February 2013).  This suggests a MAJOR readiness to get focused and committed in all areas having to do with authority and responsibility.  Scorpio energy is associated with delving beneath the surface, intensity of emotion, finance, research, intimacy and healing old wounds.  Where does Saturn fall in your birth chart?  This is a key area of focus for all of us at this time.

On July 13, 2013, Mars, the action planet, enters Cancer and joins several other planets in water signs this month.  A harmonious grand trine in water signs will foster a flow of emotion, creativity and imagination.  However, grand trines sometimes have the opposite effect, as an easy flow of energy can breed inertia or laziness. 

On July 17, 2013, change agent Uranus stations retrograde in Aries in square to transformational Pluto!  This is a powerful time for change both on a personal and collective level.  Whenever a planet stations, its archetypal energies are amped up and needing expression.  Uranus symbolizes the urge to break free.  It is also associated with rebellion, independence, uniqueness, ingenuity, sudden change and revolution.

Mercury will station direct after a three week review period in the sign of Cancer on July 20, 2013.  Its station direct in Cancer, in dynamic aspect to Uranus, suggests sudden new ideas or plans put into action.  Communication matters will flow more readily in late July.

Later this month on July 21, 2013, assertive Mars aligns closely with boundless Jupiter, followed by the Sun entering fun loving fire sign Leo on July 22, 2013.  Many of us will feel an optimistic boost of energy or a readiness to take a risk with confident enthusiasm.

A Full Moon in Aquarius follows on July 22, 2013 at 2:17 PM EDT.  This is a great time to think of ways we can inspire others to work for collective goals.  Aquarius energy is innovative, humanitarian oriented and inventive.  Aquarius is ruled by the planet Uranus, which is really potent at this time in aspect to Pluto.   Full Moons are also wonderful releasing times.  If there is something you really want to change (Aquarius), a letting go ceremony or ritual is a great idea.  

The last week of July 2013 is pretty intense with several challenging or dynamic aspects!  Venus opposes Neptune on July 26, 2013, suggesting potent creative and imaginative energy to be tapped into, however, the shadow side of this aspect is disillusionment or escapism.  This is a great time to get an intuitive reading, as right brain symbolic language is more readily accessible. Venus-Neptune aspects do not favor left brain analytical thinking!  Let inspiration be your guide at this time.

On July 27 through July 31, 2013, stressful energies are heating up in the sky.  Assertive Mars will trigger the Uranus-Pluto square, suggesting powerful actions taken to either effect lasting change or expose corruption.  This is a forceful, confrontational energy, however, a great energy to uncover deeply rooted problems and come up with solutions.  In addition, with Sun in Leo in challenge aspect to Saturn in Scorpio, the mood is serious and intense at times.   All of these aspects can facilitate dogged determination and achievement of goals.

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