THE COMING WEEK is quite a mix of energies.
We’re still benefiting from the
influence of the Grand Water Trine
early in the week.
However, Mars is moving very quickly
now, and will begin to engage the energies of the Pluto-Uranus square by week’s
end.
It may feel a bit like a
rollercoaster ride as a result — some days (or even some hours!) we may
feel like everything is going our way, and the next day (or hour), we
may swing to a less positive view of our current reality, as the push for
substantive change continues.
WE START OFF the week with a Full Moon in Aquarius on Monday,
just a little more than two hours after the Sun enters Leo.
At the time of the lunation, Saturn
is in square aspect with both the Sun and the Moon, making sure that we realize
the importance of our next steps, and helping us become more fully aware of
what our true needs are.
Jupiter aligns with Mars on
Monday and both planets oppose Pluto in the Full Moon chart.
With these aspects, we should have
the courage we need to make important decisions — decisions that will
ultimately pave the way for the positive future we are envisioning.
ASTROLOGER Martin Goldsmith’s book called The Zodiac by Degrees provides
a symbolic image for each of the 360 degrees of the zodiac, based on the Sabian
symbols and other more ancient symbolic systems.
This is his image for the first
degree of Aquarius, where our Full Moon is located:
“A traveler comes upon an ancient
temple in the desert, part of it fallen into ruin and part of it adapted for
modern use.”
Some of phrases that Mr.
Goldsmith includes with this image are particularly relevant to our
present day:
a.
“Recognizing that worldly
institutions decay to the degree that they lose their indwelling soul;
b.
adopting a life-mission that fits
one’s inner nature;
c.
withdrawing into the soul’s inner
sanctum to find spiritual revitalization;
d.
fearless openness of mind and heart
— the fight against prejudice;
e.
new reality constructs based on
timeless spiritual laws.”
And, considering how these phrases
relate to our individual experience right now can provide important
insights about the purposes of this Full Moon for each of us.
ANOTHER SHIFT also occurs on Monday, when Venus leaves exuberant Leo
and enters meticulous Virgo.
Since June 27, when Venus entered
Leo, our common values have been primarily defined by what brings us joy in the
moment.
It’s been difficult, even for those
with a strong work ethic, to really put the effort into projects that don’t
gratify us creatively or that don’t bring us the appreciation of others.
This may have been especially true
for those with their natal Sun or Ascendant in Taurus or Libra, both signs
being ruled by Venus.
As Venus enters Virgo, that common
value shifts.
Virgo is perhaps the most
work-oriented of the 12 signs.
Even though the Sun will now be
holding up the banner for the Leo parade, having Venus in Virgo will help us do
the work that needs to be done — even if it’s primarily with the goal in mind
of getting tasks finished so that we can go off and play or relax somewhere.
FAST-FORWARDING to the end of the week, we see Venus fully engaged
with the outer planets, being opposite Neptune and sextile Saturn on Friday and
sextile Jupiter on Sunday.
These aspects, especially with Venus
in discerning Virgo, should help us both envision the future that we want and know what steps we need to take to manifest our vision.
Saturday brings the most tension of
the week, as Pluto opposes Mars and Saturn squares the Sun. These aspects bring
us back to reality, if we’ve been in avoidance.
The Pluto-Mars interaction compels
us to dig more deeply into our desire for change and our resistance to it.
Passions are easily awakened with
these two planets, so be aware that people may be more easily provoked than
usual.
Because of this volatility, it is actually
of benefit to have the Saturn-Sun square on the same day.
Saturn can
help us think about the long-term consequences of our actions.
In square aspect to the Leo Sun,
Saturn reminds us that patience and step-by-step progress can enhance outcomes,
even if in the short-term it may appear that we’re not getting the attention
and results we’re wanting.
MY USUAL note about my blog postings is below — but just want
to draw attention to the post I wrote yesterday about the upcoming “Star of David” configuration.
There’s a lot of hype out there
about this admittedly rare but also very short-lived planetary alignment.
I hope what I’ve written will offer
some grounding in reality, while also encouraging us to reach for the stars!
Blessings, Pam
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