Aspects of Note This Week
All times listed are Pacific Standard Time. For Greenwich Mean Time, add 8 hours.
MON: Mercury enters Sagittarius
TUE: Mercury trine Chiron, Sun sesquiquadrate Uranus
WED: Venus conjunct Saturn, Mercury quincunx Uranus, Full Moon 9:12 p.m. PST, Mercury semisquare Saturn
THU: Chiron stations direct
FRI: Venus conjunct Pluto, Mercury semisquare Pluto, Mars sesquiquadrate Chiron
SAT: Venus square Eris
SUN: Jupiter trine Uranus, Mercury semisquare Venus
WHEN CHARLES DICKENS penned A Tale of Two Cities in
1859, he began his novel with these now-famous lines: "It was the best
of times,
it was the worst of times ..." This text has been quoted endless times
over the decades, especially when manifestations on the physical plane
have seemed especially polarizing.
With
the upcoming Saturn-Pluto alignment gaining strength with each passing
day, we feel the truth of Dickens' words quite poignantly now—in
particular, the closing lines of that first sentence of the novel: "...
it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity."
MOST OF US have
felt those extremes very deeply in 2019. We've experienced the highs
and lows, the optimism and the pessimism, the faith and the despair. One
day (or even one moment), we may have the sense that All Is Well, while
the next minute we may swing to the opposite end of the spectrum,
fearing that nothing is ever
going to be OK.
This
week, planetary interactions focus our attention once again on the
contrasts of the physical plane. While we may not be able to completely
ignore the sharp spines of the cactus, we can choose whether to dwell on
the potential for injury or to focus on the incredibly beautiful
flowers that can unexpectedly bloom.
THE PLANET MERCURY, representing
our logical, thinking minds, leaves truth-seeking Scorpio and enters
idealistic Sagittarius on Monday. Other influences aside, this sign
change indicates a shift on the mental plane that encourages more
optimistic thinking. Plus, a Mercury-Chiron trine early on Tuesday
reinforces the positive
natures of both planets, helping us have the confidence and courage to
express our beliefs.
But,
if we're not careful, some of that self-assuredness can veer off into
self-centeredness with a hard Sun-Uranus aspect also in effect on
Tuesday. We have a similar influence on Wednesday, when a hard
Mercury-Uranus aspect fuels our impatience with anyone who has a
different opinion about how to effect necessary changes.
VENUS is
strongly aspected this week; now in Capricorn, the goddess of Love
aligns with karmic Saturn on Wednesday, conjoins powerful Pluto on
Friday, and is square disgruntled Eris on Saturday.
Relationships,
values, and financial situations are undergoing deep shifts with these
aspects. Saturn helps us make decisions and commitments in these areas
midweek, while Pluto empowers us to make changes or to deepen our
connections by week's end. The fly in the ointment is the Eris aspect on
the weekend itself, when we can tend to overreact to perceived slights
or threats.
In
essence, Venus is activating the influence of the Saturn-Pluto
alignment and bringing its effects into our relational and financial
worlds. Any issues that arise are part and parcel of the bigger package
that we fully unwrap in January.
A FULL MOON perfects midweek, occurring at 9:12 p.m. PST on Wednesday (5:12 a.m. GMT on Thursday). The lunation occurs when the Moon is at 19°51′ Gemini, and the Sun is at the same degree of Sagittarius.
A
part of the importance of this Full Moon is that it precedes the solar
eclipse that occurs on December 25/26. This means there is an even
stronger emphasis on the usual advice to do a cleansing/release process
during the last half of the lunar cycle. Over the next two weeks, we
will want to focus on literally and figuratively clearing our closets of
debris.
NEPTUNE
is square the Sun and the Moon at the time of the Full Moon, forming a
configuration called a mutable t-square in the lunation chart. A
t-square indicates tension that is looking for release, and the planet
at the apex (Neptune) is especially
significant.
Neptune's
involvement gives a mystical/spiritual/creative overlay to the Full
Moon. We can gain much by accessing deeper levels of compassion and
understanding at this time, while letting go of blame and victimization.
Under this t-square influence, we may have to deal with disillusionment
when something does not live up to our ideal; and yet, as we rise above
our expectations, we learn a new
level of surrender to a higher agenda, letting go of limiting beliefs
and mindsets.
There is also a strong healing element to this Full Moon: Mercury, ruler of Gemini and thus an important player in the lunation, is still in helpful trine aspect to Chiron—and
with Chiron stationing direct on Thursday, the Wounded Healer is
especially strong right now. This aspect helps us to trust more fully
the intuitive insights that come from within, and to tap into our higher
guidance more confidently.
THE MOST EXCITING
astrological event this week is the Jupiter-Uranus trine that perfects
on Sunday, December 15. Since these are two slower-moving planets, we
will feel the effects throughout this week and next.
Any
time we get Jupiter and Uranus working in harmony together, there are
opportunities for positive changes that alter the landscape of our
lives. This is especially true with both planets currently in earth
signs, which are focused on manifestations on the physical plane.
JUPITER
is the planet of Expansion and Meaning, while Uranus is the planet of
Higher Consciousness and As-Yet-Unknown Realities. The greater
potentials of their interaction include greater spiritual understanding,
opening to new dimensions, going on exciting
adventures in consciousness, and having the faith to make major life
changes. Intuitive knowing is enhanced, and it may be hard to stay
focused on the mundane.
To
receive greatest benefit of this Jupiter-Uranus trine, we will want to
keep our feet on the ground, even while our consciousness may be
traveling to distant realms. Insights, when received, are meant to be
utilized in our physical reality—otherwise, like dreams, they can quickly fade into oblivion, only leaving a soft imprint on our memories.
IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: This
year, you tap into your inner wisdom in new ways. Insights come
unexpectedly, leading you on new adventures that you may not have
conceived of a few months ago. You may not always have great clarity, as
certain ways in which you have perceived yourself and your reality are
dissolving. If you feel
untethered, remember to have faith, and know that your lessons are very
Neptunian now. Throughout the coming year, your challenges are to
develop greater trust, to live intuitively instead of from old beliefs
about reality, and to surrender to the callings of your Soul. (Solar Return Sun conjunct Pallas Athene, square Neptune)
Pam
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