TAKE ONE PART god
of war (Mars), mix with an equal portion of god of chaos (Uranus), and
place the mixture in a pressure cooker. Cook on high heat (Aries), and
stand back. That's the recipe for the Mars-Uranus alignment that occurs
on Tuesday this week, at
29°11′Aries.
The last degree of any zodiac sign (from 29° to 0° of the next sign) is the anarectic degree,
also called the "degree of fate." As planets move through that final
degree, they seem to be more energized, as if they are in a hurry to
finish up certain issues before making the transition into the next
sign. This can result in a crisis in some form, due to the
sense of urgency.
MARS
is a proactive planet, very energized, and often impatient. Uranus is
also high-energy and impulsive, as well as revolutionary and rebellious.
To fulfill their cosmic calling, the two planets are currently drawing
upon the qualities of Aries, which include courage,
initiation, and forthright expression through either assertiveness or
anger.
With
this week's Mars-Uranus alignment occurring in Aries, the universe no
doubt has some surprises in store. There may also be is a bit of an
explosive quality to events, much like when a pressure cooker vents
steam. We must assume that any eruptions -- whether physical or
emotional -- are likewise releasing pent-up energy, and are somehow an
important step in preparation for our next phase of
evolution.
WHERE
might those surprises occur? Mars entered Aries on the last day of
2018; many of the shorter-term issues that reach a crisis point this
week most likely started as we navigated the calendar change.
Uranus,
a much slower-moving planet, has been in Aries since March 11, 2011.
Its exact day of ingress was marked by the earthquake in Japan and the
tsunami that followed -- clear examples of the type of surprises for
which Uranus is notorious. As Uranus moves through the 29th degree of
Aries -- and as it enters Taurus on March 6 -- we should see either a
climax or a release point
for the energies we've been working with for the past eight years.
THE OTHER VARIABLE to
consider is that Uranus is also a transpersonal planet, and as such,
represents Higher Mind. As this higher frequency is stimulated through
the planet's alignment with Mars, in Aries -- a sign that represents new
beginnings -- we will want to be open to
novel insights, intuitive ideas, and awakenings in consciousness. This
is a powerful influence, one that can manifest through unexpected and
powerful breakthroughs in our awareness.
For
a more personal perspective, we can check our natal astrology charts to
see where the last degree of Aries is located. The house where we find
that degree represents the area of our lives where we are likely to
experience insights, surprising changes, forward motion, and even
eruptions -- if a certain amount of force is needed to move us forward.
(For a reminder of the meanings of the various
houses, please visit the "Houses" page of my website.)
THURSDAY
could be another pivotal day this week. It's the day that Mars enters
Taurus and then immediately forms a semisquare aspect with Neptune. As
Mars moves into the second sign
of the zodiac, we might expect that the too-fast pace might moderate a
bit, since Taurus the Bull moves much more slowly than Aries the Ram.
But, with Uranus still wrapping up its tasks in headstrong Aries, the
slow-down may be barely perceptible.
Still,
we are supported in being more grounded and less scattered in our
efforts when action-oriented Mars is traveling through Taurus. The Bull
moves forward a step at a time, by placing one cloven hoof purposefully
in front of the other. Unfortunately, it can also be stubbornly attached
to its methods and resistant to suggestions from others -- especially
if heeding alternate viewpoints would
mean diverging from the path (or rut!) currently taken.
TO TAKE
best advantage of this shift, we can call upon the core desire of
Taurus, which is to experience Inner Peace. We find deep serenity when
we align our actions (Mars) with what we most value (Taurus). But, to
avoid the negative tendencies of bullheadedness, we must
also stay adaptable -- which is where the Mars-Neptune semisquare can
actually be helpful.
Usually,
we would view a hard aspect between Mars and Neptune with some
suspicion: Will I even know what I want with this aspect? And if I do
get in touch with my true desires, is there any chance of making
progress?
The
timing of this aspect is the important point. It perfects later on the
same day that Mars enters Taurus, and therefore provides a buffer for
what might otherwise feel like a startling shift in energies.
COMING OFF
the heart-pounding downhill run of Mars in Aries, do we really want to
start making decisions as soon as we reach the bottom of the hill? Or
would we benefit from pausing to catch our breath and allowing our pulse
to return to its resting pace?
While
the Mars-Neptune semisquare may indeed feel like a confusing
interruption in our progress, it can be quite helpful if we are able to
see it as a positive event, and purposefully take a realignment break.
We can then use the enlivening Sun-Uranus sextile on Sunday more
productively, as we will have taken the time to consider what we are
truly ready to release and what we want to create going
forward.
LAST CHANCE! Please
let me know this week if you would like to purchase the replay and
materials from my recent webinar. The class covers the astrological
influences we will be
working with for the first six months of 2019. Just send an email with
"Webinar Replay" in the subject line to pam@northpointastrology.com. I'll reply with details about how to purchase and receive the links. Thank you for your interest!
IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: You
are on a fast track this coming year, Aquarius. Both changes and
opportunities seem to appear quickly and often in surprising ways. The
primary challenge may be to remember to make the time for self-care --
which
for you may not be taking a warm bath, but rather going for a run or
taking a long weekend to explore a new place or experience. The point of
this self-nurturing is to rejuvenate your energy and your spirit, and
to remind yourself of what you most value in your life.
In Gratitude and Light,
Houses
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