A MUCH QUIETER astrological
week is ahead of us, with just a few notable aspects. With all
that has transpired in the week just ending, it is cosmic grace not to
have to contend with any new major planetary influences for the next
several days. Instead, we mostly have the time to absorb and adjust, and
for some to grieve, in response to recent events.
When
not working with significant outer planet activity, we tend to be more
aware of the often subtler activity of the Moon. It is good to note here
that the Moon moves very quickly through the zodiac, so the impact of
its aspects to other planets is relatively short-lived, usually
influencing only part of a day.
THAT BEING SAID, we may
especially feel the Moon-Pluto alignment on Monday (9:57 a.m. PST).
This joining in ambitious Capricorn increases our drive to get things
done but also can make us less sensitive to the needs of those around
us, as we are overly
focused on achieving the goal we've set.
An
unsettling Moon-Uranus square occurs on Tuesday at 7:13 a.m. PST. We
may feel a bit more impact with this one, since both planets are in the
critical 29th degree of their respective signs, and the
Capricorn Moon is aligned with the karmic South Node. With this set-up,
we revisit the effects of last week's Uranus-nodal square, so events
will connect back to last Tuesday -- perhaps final election results in
the U.S. will be revealed? This is the first aspect Uranus has made
since re-entering Aries last week, so the planet will be releasing some
pent-up energy in perhaps surprising ways.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY are the most active days of the week, starting with Thursday's Mars-Uranus
sextile that can open
doors to new opportunities and increase our restlessness. The First
Quarter phase of the Moon begins at 6:54 a.m. PST, representing a
time for decisions to be made as we manage projects or issues that began
with last Wednesday's New Moon.
Also
on
Thursday, Mars moves into Pisces at 2:20 p.m., altering how we take
action or assert ourselves. Mars is not necessarily comfortable in
flowing Pisces, since the idea of surrender to a higher will goes
against the ego's need to be the captain of the ship. Our challenge
while Mars is in Pisces (until December 31) is likely to be finding that
center point between the two ends of the seesaw -- neither capitulating
or playing victim, nor trying to force our agenda, but gracefully
staying in balance and able to transcend any dramas that unfold.
THE RETROGRADE BATON passes
from Venus to Mercury on Friday. Venus stations direct at 2:50 a.m.,
after having been retrograde since October
5, and Mercury begins its 20-day retrograde phase at 5:33 p.m. This
creates a bit of complication for those who have been postponing
relationship or financial commitments until Venus is moving forward
again, since Mercury's retrograde period is said to be a time when
important decisions are not advised.
If
we look at the bigger picture, however, we might be able to see some
cosmic wisdom at work. Perhaps over the past six weeks, it's been
important that we review our values, what we truly treasure most in life
-- both in our relationships and in our material possessions. And now,
it appears to be equally vital that for the next three weeks, we
consider (and reconsider) how we want to integrate those values into
our plans going forward, before we settle on a "final" strategy.
NEXT WEEKEND,
lunar aspects again are the main players on stage -- and they have very
few
lines to speak. The only aspect on Saturday is a Moon-Neptune alignment
in Pisces at 12:08 a.m. PST -- which, given the hour that it occurs, may
serve primarily to bring mystical dreams into our sleep, or perhaps
quickly-dissolving visions into our minds if we are awake. This would
certainly be a good time to have a dream journal handy, or to somehow
capture a meditative experience so that its benefits continue.
On
Sunday at 12:18 p.m. PST, the Aries Moon trines Jupiter, invigorating
our need to be moving and active. This is a very energizing
influence that can be beneficial -- but it will also be very important
to be responsible and thoughtful as we move through the day, especially
toward evening; the Moon-Saturn square that perfects at
8:30 p.m. PST will quickly apply the brake pedal on our activities,
causing problems if we're still pushing the speed limit.
IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: Recently,
Jupiter's transit to your Sun provided the inspiration and energy for
you to find your true passion, something that brings depth and meaning
to your life. In the coming year, you will have opportunities to expand
on that sense of mission, while also learning to trust guidance from the
subtle realms that will fill in the missing
pieces of the puzzle. Once you have settled on your goals and are sure
they meet your standards of high integrity, your innate abilities to
focus and commit will harness the force of your intentions, manifesting
dynamic results.
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