NorthPoint Astrology Journal by Pam Younghans June 2 to 8, 2014

NorthPoint Astrology Journal

by Pam Younghans

June 2 to 8, 2014
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Highlighted Aspects

TUE: Pluto quincunx Sun; WED: Neptune sextile Venus; FRI: Uranus sextile Sun; SAT: Mercury stations retrograde (4:56am PDT), Mars quincunx Venus; SUN: Chiron square Sun, Saturn quincunx Sun, Pluto trine Venus

MERCURY GOES RETROGRADE (backward) this week. The actual station (moment of standstill) is not until Saturday -- but, as always when a planet is preparing to change direction, Mercury is now moving very slowly.

Since Mercury represents our communication and thinking processes, this slowing can mean that our logical minds are less adept than usual this week and next. It's best, given these circumstances, to give yourself plenty of time to think through anything, and extra time to get anywhere if you're traveling.

REMEMBER that Mercury retrograde supports our doing more internal processing and less external implementation. Mercury will be retrograde until July 1, giving us the rest of June to work with this energy.

It's not that we can't make successful decisions during Mercury's retrograde phase, but it is very important not to rush into anything. And, if you sense yourself doubting your actions, it may be an important indicator from your inner knowing that it is either not the right action, or not the right timing.

The fable of the Tortoise and the Hare comes to mind -- "slow and steady" wins most races during Mercury retrograde.

NEPTUNE'S INFLUENCE is also heightened right now, since the watery planet will go retrograde next Monday (June 9). This may increase the fogginess around our thinking, but can also activate our intuition and spiritual perspective. In tandem with Mercury going retrograde, it will be interesting to watch how our minds work (or don't work) this week and next.

Neptune will be retrograde until November 15. Here's what one of my favorite astrologers, Bil Tierney, says about Neptune retrograde:

    "This retrograde period is an opportune time to review hidden undercurrents of feeling with more depth and understanding. We can and should become more reflective. By being more contemplative, we are better able to receive inner guidance in regard to how we can best get in touch with inner feelings that normally escape our conscious attention.
   
    "When Neptune turns retrograde, unhealthy structures in our lives are brought to our attention. We are given a chance to review our blind spots and uncover the deeper reasons for our vague discomfort [in the area of our lives represented by the house Neptune is transiting].
   
    "We may now take the time to explore the fertile world of our untapped imaginations, allowing inspiration to lead us to greater awareness. It can be an excellent time to further strengthen our powers of visualization and imagery. Self-discipline is needed if we hope to receive this emotional and spiritual enrichment."

OTHER PLANETARY ACTIVITY this week calls us to make adjustments in our usual ways of communicating and to be more aware of the power of words to support or undermine -- intentionally or not. The challenges related to this theme are most likely on Tuesday (Pluto-Sun aspect) and Sunday (Chiron-Sun and Saturn-Sun aspects).

With respect to relationships, a Neptune-Venus aspect on Wednesday should help us connect with others from a place of compassion, but without requiring us to revert to self-sacrifice. There's a slight bump in the road on Friday that requires us to adjust how we usually approach confrontation and to find new ways to work together. And, a Pluto-Venus aspect next Sunday provides the energy for us to successfully restructure existing relationships, and to deepen our connections with significant others.


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Astrologer Pam Younghans writes her weekly NorthPoint Journal based on planetary influences and guidance received. Her hope is to offer perspectives and insights to assist you in making best use of current energies.

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