Aspects of Note This Week
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MON: Venus quincunx Uranus
TUE: Mars square Pluto
WED: Venus semisquare Pluto
THU: Venus semisquare Mars
FRI: Sun sextile Saturn, Sun trine Neptune, Saturn sextile Neptune
SAT: Mars opposite Eris, Mercury sextile Pluto
SUN: Venus trine Chiron
OUR PERSPECTIVE is
changing, moment by moment, experience to experience, as if we are
observing life
through a kaleidoscope. Last Sunday's New Moon in Scorpio, which opposed
Uranus, set new energies into motion. Unexpected changes have altered
how we view certain aspects of reality, and required us to be flexible
and adaptable.
As
a result, we may be feeling somewhat fragmented, not quite sure where
to land emotionally. At times we might feel at peace and in tune with
the cosmos, while in the next minute we could find ourselves reacting
viscerally to some situation in our lives. This uncertain footing, while
disconcerting, is providing an opening for us to think in new ways, and
to release old emotional
patterns that have been limiting our growth in consciousness.
WHILE SOME TURBULENCE continues
into the new week, we also have the opportunity to solidify our
spiritual perspective. This will enable us to embrace even upsets with
greater equanimity.
Astrologically,
the turbulence comes in the form of a Mars-Pluto square (Tuesday) and a
Mars-Eris opposition (Saturday). As the god of war, Mars is of course
volatile—and hard aspects to power-hungry Pluto and disgruntled Eris only add to the antagonism.
The
arenas in which this discordant energy plays out should not be
surprising, since we've already been working with this tension for a
while. But, with assertive Mars acting as the catalyst, there are likely
to be flare-ups wherever people are already at odds with one another.
And,
this is another week to closely watch both global and personal events,
as they will be indicators of what issues will be highlighted at the
time of the Saturn-Pluto conjunction in January 2020.
ON A PERSONAL LEVEL,
we'll want to be cautious about taking actions that may be driven by
old patterns of fear and control. Those habitual patterns might manifest
as overt power struggles, or in passive-aggressive manipulations, or
even as co-dependent tendencies, given that Mars is currently in Libra.
We'll
know when we're being drawn into those old behaviors, by how we feel
inside. Karmic patterns, especially, seem to express through strong
"have to" feelings: We "have to" say what we think, take a certain
action, settle the score, or even resolve an issue so that we no longer
have to feel certain emotions. There's a sense of urgency, sometimes
almost panic.
At
such times, it is valuable to remember that our higher self rarely
speaks to us in urgent tones, except perhaps in a moment of crisis, to
save us from an accident. But the voice of our Divine Self is powerfully
calming, and brings a sense of peace to our hearts when we listen. We
will all benefit from drawing our attention into that space of inner
peace before taking action this
week.
RELATIONSHIPS AND ALLIANCES
are under pressure during the first half of the week, as Venus forms
hard aspects with Uranus (Monday), Pluto (Wednesday), and Mars
(Thursday). Since Venus is also ruler of values and finances, these are
additional areas where there may be disruption.
The
Venus-Uranus quincunx that begins the week indicates dissatisfaction
with how things are unfolding, and yet confusion about how best to
resolve the problem. Uranus may cause short-term separations or
estrangement, which are difficult for Venus to accept.
VENUS is
then semisquare both Pluto and Mars midweek, when the goddess of love
is at the midpoint between those two planets. A midpoint is a sensitive
degree, exactly midway between two planets, that carries the combined
energy of both planets.
Astrologer
John Sandbach writes that when the Mars-Pluto midpoint is activated by
another planet, there is "an intensification of one's actions so that
one may perceive both their constructive and destructive aspects."
He
further explains that when Venus is at the Mars-Pluto midpoint, "Love
is expressed with an extreme of assertiveness and excitement. The loved
one may try to dominate you, or you may try to dominate the loved one.
Power struggles in love."
It
is reassuring that next Sunday, Venus is in a harmonious trine aspect
with Chiron, the Wounded Healer. This provides an opportunity for us to
rebuild bridges that may have been weakened earlier in the week, as we
invoke the qualities of acceptance, compassion, and understanding of
ongoing differences.
FRIDAY'S ASPECTS
are notable for their positive and encouraging effects. Most important
is the Saturn-Neptune sextile, a longer-term aspect that represents our
capacity to be both practical and idealistic. This aspect can also help
us bring
a vision into reality, as long as we are willing to put in the required
effort. This is the third and final Saturn-Neptune sextile in 2019, with
the first two perfecting on January 31 and June 18.
The
Sun is also in the mix on Friday, in harmonious aspect to both Saturn
and Neptune. Literally and figuratively, the Sun pours light upon
whatever it touches. As it sextiles Saturn and trines Neptune on Friday,
the positive qualities of both planets are highlighted. This threesome
will assist in our efforts to manifest our spiritual ideals in this
physical reality, as we harness our imaginations, have faith in
as-yet unseen outcomes, and apply the necessary focus and discipline as
we pursue our goals.
IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: More
than ever, you are concerned with deeper truths this year.
Communication is a specific focus, whether you are writing in your
personal journal, scribing a book, giving speeches, or exploring new
ideas—but with retrograde
Mercury emphasized in your solar return chart, much of what you learn will be through introspection.
By accessing the ideas that germinate within you, and by applying
practical tools, you have the potential to bring a dream or ideal into
concrete manifestation. (Solar Return Sun conjunct retrograde Mercury, sextile Saturn, trine Neptune, sextile Pluto)
Pam
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