NorthPoint Astrology Journal
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Your guide to planetary energies
April 24 to 30, 2023
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Aspects of Note this Week
Times and dates are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Add 7 hours for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
MON: Sun conjunct North Node, Venus sesquiquadrate Pluto
TUE: Sun sextile Saturn, Venus sextile Chiron
WED: No major aspects are exact today
THU: Mars square Chiron
FRI: No major aspects are exact today
SAT: Mars sextile Uranus
SUN: No major aspects are exact today
BETWEEN ECLIPSES: As
we begin the last week of April 2023, we are moving through that
surreal Neverland between two eclipses, when it may seem as if our feet
are never truly touching ground. Increasing that sensation of being
partly in another world, Mercury is now retrograde as well.
The
transformational effects of Pluto are also very apparent throughout
this eclipse season, both because the dwarf planet was strongly
activated by last week's solar eclipse and because it is moving very
slowly in anticipation of stationing retrograde next Monday. I liken our
experience of a planet's station to standing on a wooden platform as a
train arrives at the depot. As the train comes closer and closer, it
moves more and more slowly, and we feel its vibration and hear its
engines more and more loudly. When the train is finally at a standstill
in front of us, the vibration beneath our feet and the sound in our ears
are at their height. After a brief pause, the train reverses direction,
pulling slowly out of the station but then picking up speed, and our
sensory awareness of the vibration and the sound gradually diminish.
PLUTO THE CATALYST: Pluto
is the god of the underworld, the psychotherapist, the catalyst in a
process of death and rebirth. These next two weeks, before and after
Pluto's exact station on May 1, are a time of purging or detoxification.
The urge may be especially strong to divest ourselves of anything that
is no longer in alignment with us, or with who we are becoming.
The
impact of Pluto's station is being felt by everyone, but may be felt
most profoundly by those with natal planets or sensitive points on the
cusp between a cardinal sign and a fixed sign. This includes the last
degree of Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn and the first degree of
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, or Aquarius.
This
is a powerful time in which to eliminate what no longer works, to
cleanse on physical, emotional, and mental levels. As we embrace the
detoxification process with conscious intention, we then are able to
handle any emotional residue that may arise as a sign of progress being
made, much like detox symptoms when taking cleansing herbs.
THE QUANTUM SHIFT ACCELERATES: I hope you can join us for my upcoming webinar! "A Quickening: The Quantum Shift Gains Momentum" will
be airing live and recorded for replay on May 4 ~ the day before the
Scorpio lunar eclipse. During the class, I'll talk about the upcoming
Jupiter-Pluto square and other dynamic planetary influences we'll be
working with from May through August 2023. Details are in the right-hand
column, or simply go to https://events.humanitix.com/a-quickening to register.
DAILY ASPECTS: Here are this week's most important planetary aspects, with my brief interpretations of each.
Monday
Sun conjunct North Node: Our
evolutionary path is highlighted with this alignment. We are reminded
that spiritual growth is enhanced by being grounded and centered, and by
focusing on inner calm and peace.
Venus sesquiquadrate Pluto: Honesty and integrity are central themes in relationships today. The urge to get to the heart of interpersonal issues is strong.
Tuesday
Sun sextile Saturn: This calming influence enables us to focus on practical concerns today.
Venus sextile Chiron: After
yesterday's stormy conditions, healing is possible today, as we become
aware of how underlying insecurities – our own or those of a loved one
–have affected our relationships.
Wednesday
No major aspects are exact today.
Thursday
Mars square Chiron: People
can be defensive today, due to taking issues very personally. Some may
respond passive-aggressively if they are afraid to directly express
anger.
Friday
No major aspects are exact today.
Saturday
Mars sextile Uranus: We
are inspired to take independent action today, based on a strong
awareness of our deeper needs. This could be a good time to try new
activities that enhance our emotional well-being.
Sunday
No major aspects are exact today.
IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: There
is an introspective tone to this year for you, Taurus. It may be a good
time to find activities that use words to increase your sense of peace
and well-being, such as journaling or keeping a gratitude diary. The
planetary energies support a stronger commitment to a mindfulness
practice or another meditational or creative outlet that enhances a calm
mental state. Writers could find this year very productive for creating
a first draft, with the intent to finalize or publish after their
birthday in 2024. (Solar Return Sun conjunct retrograde Mercury, sextile Saturn)In peace and with gratitude,
PamFor an audio recording and non-English versions of this Journal, please click HERE. (New week's audio and text are online no later than 9 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday.)
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