NorthPoint Astrology Journal Your weekly guide to planetary influences December 24 to 30, 2018 by Pam Younghans

NorthPoint Astrology Journal Your weekly guide to planetary influences December 24 to 30, 2018 by Pam Younghans Aspects of Note This Week   All times listed are Pacific Standard Time. For Greenwich Mean Time, add 8 hours. MON: Mercury sesquiquadrate Uranus, Mercury square Neptune THU: Venus conjunct Ceres FRI: Venus sextile Pluto, Mars conjunct Chiron SUN: Juno opposite Ceres, Pluto sextile Ceres THE LAST FULL WEEK of 2018 starts with a few complications, thanks to Mercury being in hard aspect to both Uranus and Neptune on Monday. We'll need to be flexible when plans go awry, and patient when we're not able to come up with solutions right away.   These are not major challenges, but Mercury is activating the ongoing Uranus-Neptune aspect, so there are important lessons to be learned about trusting our knowing, and letting go of things that are just not that important -- or that perhaps were once important, but are no longer an energetic match for who we are becoming.   TUESDAY IS, of course, a holiday/holy day for many. The Moon is in Leo, putting us in the mood for fun and increasing our need to feel a sense of belonging.   There may be a slight challenge around the time of the Moon-Venus square (1:37 p.m. PST), which sees some tension between those who only want to play and those who want to take relationships to a deeper level. Depending on which side of the equation we are on, we could see the other person as being either too controlling or too immature.   And, since Leo is king of the jungle, there may be some who choose to roar and intimidate -- but hopefully any such overly-dramatic demonstrations are short-lived.   VENUS AND CERES, the goddess of Love and the Earth Mother goddess, travel together in Scorpio this week. Their alignment, which is exact on Thursday, supports the deepening of family bonds. But, Scorpio's passionate intensity and bare-bones honesty could be a bit much for some, and not everyone enjoys being psychoanalyzed at the drop of a hat. Both Venus and Ceres move into sextile aspect with Pluto later in the week -- Venus on Friday, and Ceres on Sunday. This provides further opportunities for getting to the heart of relationship concerns. A new issue arises on Sunday, however, when Juno and Ceres are in opposition. This represents the competition between the Wife and Mother archetypes, which unfortunately can be a fairly normal area of conflict when families get together for the holidays. FRIDAY may be the most significant day of the week -- at least on the astrological calendar. Mars and Chiron align in Pisces, representing a healing of what we might call our "masculine" side. This joining of the god of War and the god of Healing helps clear up some confusion about how to assert ourselves without using force or anger. It also enables us to use compassion in a more forthright manner, which can sometimes feel like a contradiction in terms.   As often as we've heard, in our modern age, that it's "OK for men to cry," there is still resistance to this idea in most present-day societies and cultures. Many people are uncomfortable when they see a "strong" person show vulnerability. Likewise, many are equally uncomfortable when observing a caring person being assertive.   THIS ALIGNMENT between Mars and Chiron, while it is not likely to miraculously heal the greater divide, can at least support each of us in reclaiming the part of us that we have disowned -- either the more assertive or more vulnerable side -- thereby helping us become more whole. It's also intriguing that when Mars and Chiron align (at 28°04′ Pisces), they also align with two fixed stars: Gamma Phoenicis and Azelfafage. The synchronicity here is that Gamma Phoenicis represents the capacities of ambition and achievement -- qualities we tend to think of as "masculine," while Azelfafage is known to be more domestic and caring -- traits we tend to think of as being "feminine."   We have a bit of a double-whammy in effect here, both through the meanings of the Mars-Chiron alignment in Pisces, and through the added influence of the two fixed stars. As we work with this energy this week, and think about what we want to carry forward into the new year, we might consider adding "a healthy balance of the inner masculine and feminine" to our list.   WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT! The Two-Year Journey 2019-2020 Phase I: Into the Heart Astrological Guidance for January through June 2019 With Pam Younghans Airing LIVE on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 (4 p.m. PST, 5 p.m. MST, 6 p.m. CST, 7 p.m. EST) To register, please visit https://pamjan2019update.eventbrite.com As we enter 2019, we begin a powerful two-year evolutionary journey that will have great impact on both our inner and our outer worlds. Phase I of this sojourn, which I am calling “Into the Heart,” will take us from January through June 2019. Two eclipses in January provide the fanfare to start us on our journey. These eclipses, especially the SuperMoon Total Lunar Eclipse on January 21, will serve to shift our attention in powerful ways. Another highlight of the first half of 2019 is on March 6, when Uranus re-crosses the threshold into Taurus. When Uranus first entered Taurus in May 2018, the Earth responded volcanically – leaving us conjecturing what we can expect for this second crossing. But the most potent time within this six-month period is likely to be in April and May, when a dance between Pluto, Saturn, and the karmic South Node brings society face-to-face with its materialistic tendencies, as a mechanism to catapult us into a more heart-centered future. In this 90-minute webinar, I will begin by providing more details about this two-year journey that begins in January 2019 and completes in December 2020. I will then describe the most significant astrological events of the first six months of the new year, and their potential impact. During the last half of class, I will walk us through each month, providing guidance based on the planetary activity, which includes several powerful Full Moons and some significant retrograde periods. I hope you can join us! And don’t worry if you can't attend live on January 15 -- the class is recorded, and all registrants receive an email afterward with a link to the replay and the pdf of the slideshow. Everyone who registers for the webinar will also receive calendars for January through June beforehand. These calendars show all the important astrological events, and will make note-taking easier. To register: https://pamjan2019update.eventbrite.com Class fee is $33. Payment options and registration may be handled online or by check to Elsie Kerns, 2007 Rabbit Run Rd., Marlton, NJ 08053. Questions about registering or payment? Contact Elsie at: elsie@wellnesswithelsie.com or 856.988.7426   IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: Although Capricorn natives are known for their serious nature and ability to focus on their goals, the calendar year 2018 has required you to dig even deeper into your personal reserves of discipline and objectivity. During this time, you have been completing a cycle that began in 1988 or 1989, and you have gained a deeper understanding about what is most important to you. As you move into your personal new year, you begin a new 30-year cycle, and find that the experiences of the past 12 months have altered something profound in your being. The awareness of this change is what will allow you to set new goals and attain even greater personal fulfillment in the year -- and years -- ahead.   In Gratitude and Light,   Pam   Copyright NorthPoint Astrology 2018. All Rights Reserved.  About the NorthPoint Journal   Astrologer Pam Younghans writes this NorthPoint Astrology Journal based on planetary influences and guidance received. Her hope is to offer perspectives and insights that will assist you in utilizing current energies to enhance your life experience and accelerate your spiritual and personal growth.   Feel free to share this NorthPoint Journal with others who may enjoy it! When doing so, please forward it in its entirety, including all contact and copyright information. To schedule an astrology reading, please email pam@northpointastrology.com. Visit the "Personal Readings" page at www.northpointastrology.com to learn more about private sessions. Copyright NorthPoint Astrology 2018. All Rights Reserved. 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NorthPoint Astrology Journal: Your weekly guide to planetary influences December 10 to 16, 2018 by Pam Younghans

NorthPoint Astrology Journal Your weekly guide to planetary influences December 10 to 16, 2018 by Pam Younghans Aspects of Note This Week   All times listed are Pacific Standard Time. For Greenwich Mean Time, add 8 hours.   TUE: Mercury quincunx Uranus WED: Mercury enters Sagittarius THU: Neptune trine Ceres SAT: Uranus semisquare Neptune SUN: Sun semisquare Venus, Venus sextile Saturn, Mars sextile Pluto URANUS AND NEPTUNE are in a working relationship right now, bringing their combined influence to bear on our human reality and spiritual growth. As two of the three "transpersonal" planets in astrology, Uranus -- the god of the starry, eternal heavens -- represents the Higher Mind and Cosmic Enlightenment, while Neptune -- the god of the watery depths of the ocean -- represents the High Heart and Divine Oneness. (The third transpersonal planet is Pluto, god of the underworld, who represents Higher Will and Divine Empowerment.)   Transpersonal planets share the higher purpose of helping us evolve beyond the level of the personality, into the realms of expanded consciousness, so that we might fulfill the higher destiny of awakening  Heaven on Earth.   AS CONSCIOUS BEINGS, we are fully capable of engaging the highest qualities of these transpersonal planets. But, of course, as with all things astrological and in life, there is the possibility of experiencing their more troublesome traits as well.    In this regard, astrologer Jan Spiller has written that the transpersonal planets:   "... prod us to grow even beyond the boundaries of social awareness, to participation with humankind as a whole, as part of the Universal plan. These urges from the transpersonal planets are always activated, whether we are consciously exploring them or not. When operating unconsciously, Uranus becomes destructive, erratic reactions; Neptune becomes deception; and Pluto becomes the abuse of power."   WHEN URANUS AND NEPTUNE aligned in the early 1990s, we were initiated into a new cycle of consciousness expansion. This baptism may have occurred subtly for some -- but for others, there was a major, tangible shift in some area of life. If successful, the changes that occurred woke us up in some way (Uranus) and also opened our hearts (Neptune). As a result, we began to engage in life from a new level of personal and spiritual awareness.    Uranus and Neptune are presently 45 degrees apart, in a challenging semisquare aspect with each other. They are checking in to see how we have progressed over the past 25 years, and also summoning us to take the next step (or leap) in our consciousness expansion. But, since this is a hard aspect, we may at times feel more pushed and prodded than "summoned."   THE SEMISQUARE is more of a phase than an event, given that Uranus and Neptune have been going in and out of exact aspect since mid 2017. The multiple passes occur because the planets' retrograde (backward motion) phases allow their paths to cross several times. But, whenever the aspect is exact to the degree, we can anticipate that another step in the growth process will unfold, usually within a week or two before or after that date.   The fourth of the five exact Uranus-Neptune semisquares occurs this Saturday (the final pass is in May 2019). We are more than half-way through a two-year developmental stage designed to help us transcend the mental (Uranus) and emotional (Neptune) blocks that have limited our advancement. And yet, this week marks just step four of the five-step process, so keep in mind that we are still in school, and not ready for the final exam just yet.   NOW THAT WE KNOW that the higher purpose of some of our current challenges is to expand our consciousness and open our hearts, what do we do with this information?   One option is to review your personal history, to see what was transpiring from 1990 to 1995, that provided a shift in your awareness. (The year of greatest impact may have been 1993, when Uranus and Neptune were exactly aligned three times.) If you find an event or situation that seems to fit the description, ask yourself how those circumstances ultimately enhanced your self-understanding, and either removed elements from your life that were not for your benefit, or opened doors to new experiences that were consciousness-raising (or both). From there, consider how events in your present-day reality may be working to help you take the next step in the process of evolution that began a quarter of a century ago.   Another resource for insights, if you know your natal astrology chart, is to find the house location of 19 degrees of Capricorn. This is the degree where Uranus and Neptune perfected their rendezvous in 1993. The house that holds that degree represents the area of life that was involved at the time. Was it the third house of Communication and Personal Truth? Or the seventh house of Partnership and Commitment? Or perhaps the tenth house of Career and Higher Purpose? (For a brief description of house meanings, please see the "Houses" page of my website.)   Even more importantly, do you have planets or asteroids at that degree of Capricorn? Or maybe a planet at 19 degrees of one of the other cardinal signs -- Aries, Cancer, or Libra? If you do, these planets and asteroids represent parts of your personality that would have been significantly affected by the Uranus-Neptune alignment. (See the "Planets" page of my website.)    AS YOU PUT theses puzzle pieces together, an image will hopefully start to take shape, one that will give you an overview of the higher purposes of changes that occurred 25 years ago, as well as a new perspective on the challenges you are now working with, which are offering you the chance to graduate to the next level.   If you are not aware of any major shifts in your life in the early 1990s -- or if you were not yet in body! -- no worries. Simply consider that you are an integral participant in the process of consciousness expansion that is now underway, and find opportunities to bring an enlightened perspective (Uranus) and compassionate heart (Neptune) to all of your interactions this week and beyond -- in spite of (or perhaps because of) the temptation to close your mind and defend your heart.   IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: This year, as you look in the mirror, you will find yourself asking profound questions: What do I truly believe in? What new experiences can I allow into my life, that will add greater hope and meaning to my existence? But, at the same time, your higher self will be proposing that you look beyond the personality's definition of meaning, and embrace an even more expansive perspective, asking yourself: What beliefs am I willing to let go of, for the sake of experiencing oneness with all life? Where do my judgments interfere with my ability to be at peace, and how can I release them? This is a year of deep reflection, one that will ultimately free you to live your life in ever more expansive ways. It should be an excellent year to go on a vision quest, especially in March, May, or October, when Jupiter aligns with your Sun.   In Gratitude and Light,   Pam   Copyright NorthPoint Astrology 2018. All Rights Reserved.  About the NorthPoint Journal   Astrologer Pam Younghans writes this NorthPoint Astrology Journal based on planetary influences and guidance received. Her hope is to offer perspectives and insights that will assist you in utilizing current energies to enhance your life experience and accelerate your spiritual and personal growth.   Feel free to share this NorthPoint Journal with others who may enjoy it! When doing so, please forward it in its entirety, including all contact and copyright information.   To schedule an astrology reading, please email pam@northpointastrology.com.   Visit the "Personal Readings" page at www.northpointastrology.com to learn more about private sessions.   Copyright NorthPoint Astrology 2018. All Rights Reserved.

NorthPoint Astrology Journal: Your weekly guide to planetary influences November 26 to December 2, 2018 by Pam Younghans

NorthPoint Astrology Journal Your weekly guide to planetary influences November 26 to December 2, 2018 by Pam Younghans Aspects of Note This Week All times listed are Pacific Standard Time. For Greenwich Mean Time, add 8 hours. MON: Mercury square Mars TUE: Sun conjunct Mercury (1:14 a.m.), Mercury semisquare Pluto, Mars sextile Saturn, Mercury conjunct Jupiter (2:27 p.m.) WED: Venus quincunx Chiron, Venus square Node, Jupiter semisquare Pluto THU: Saturn sextile Ceres, Venus sesquiquadrate Neptune FRI: Venus opposite Uranus SAT: Mercury re-enters Scorpio, Jupiter biquintile Uranus SUN: Mercury quincunx Uranus, Venus enters Scorpio, Sun square Mars WE ARE DRAWN into reflection this week, due in part to retrograde Mercury being a prominent participant in the week's proceedings. The Messenger Planet sets up circumstances that compel us to review and rethink all that has transpired recently. As we ponder the past, we are being given the chance to re-imagine and reshape our future. We will have the opportunity to implement the awareness we gain once Mercury again goes direct on December 6 -- the same day as our next New Moon.   Monday's Mercury-Mars square is an indicator of tension and irritation. With this aspect, it is tempting to judge ourselves or others (Mercury in Sagittarius), especially if we feel there has been too much passivity or lack of direction (Mars in Pisces). The effects of this square get stronger throughout the day, as Mercury and the Sun get closer to their alignment, which occurs in the very early hours on Tuesday.   On Tuesday, we can expect more of same -- but even more amplified, thanks to Mercury's alignment with the giant planet Jupiter. But at the same time, we have a Mars-Saturn sextile in effect, which should help us focus our scattered intentions.   WE ARE ALSO WORKING with the more significant influence of a Jupiter-Pluto semiquare this week, a longer-term aspect that perfects on Wednesday. With this being a hard aspect, we need to explore the challenges it represents, and the hoped-for learnings it will provide.   In one corner of our boxing ring, Jupiter in Sagittarius wears a robe of many colors, representing the expansion of our experience to encompass many cultures and life perspectives. As Jupiter travels through its own sign, our desire to find meaning in our life experience is magnified. We feel encouraged to follow a dream, to live according to our philosophical ideals, and to gain freedom from restrictive beliefs and oppressive propaganda. In the other corner of the ring, Pluto in Capricorn wears robes of somber black and gray, symbolizing the controlling and coercive potentials of governments and social institutions. Ultimately, Pluto in Capricorn reveals the dark underside of ambition and power, leading to major transformations in the structures of society. Until that shift occurs, we become increasingly aware of the shadow, and of people in positions of authority who have feet of clay.   As these two planets face off this week, there may not be a knock-out, but punches will be thrown.   RELATIONSHIPS AND ALLIANCES are center stage when the third and final Venus-Uranus opposition occurs on Friday. This disruptive aspect has already occurred twice in recent months, on September 12 and October 31. It symbolizes the breakdown of a bond. Friends, lovers, associates, or countries that were once considered inseparable now find themselves eager to part ways.   It is interesting to note that Venus was in Scorpio and Uranus was in Taurus for both of the prior aspects. Scorpio and Taurus are both fixed signs, and often stubbornly refuse to budge from the familiar. But for this final opposition, both planets are in cardinal signs: Venus in Libra and Uranus in Aries. Cardinal signs initiate new processes and look forward, not back.   This shift in modalities alters how the dynamics of the opposition unfold, and brings about movement that had previously been blocked. Conflicts will likely play out in the courts, since Libra rules the law, while Aries rules individual rights.   RETROGRADE MERCURY re-enters Scorpio on Saturday for just a brief two-week stay. When a retrograde planet returns to the sign it recently left, we have to assume that there are greater purposes at play. Mercury in Scorpio is adept at uncovering secrets and investigating the truth of any matter. No doubt there is more information, that still lies hidden, that must be revealed before we can move forward again.   Also on Saturday, a creative biquintile between Jupiter and Uranus occurs. This aspect is generally uplifting, helping us break out of old habits and be open to new experiences, new insights, and new life perspectives.   These new ideas could be significant and potentially life-altering.  A Mercury-Uranus quincunx aspect that is in effect Saturday night and Sunday morning indicates the adjustment we'll need to make on a mental level to accommodate the new beliefs.   HONESTY AND INTIMACY resurface as topics of interest when Venus returns to Scorpio on Sunday. Having experienced Venus in this sign for most of September and all of October, we may feel like we're back in familiar territory. But Venus has completed its retrograde phase and is now looking to the future, ready to apply what it has recently learned about self and other. We will continue to deepen our understandings about what we value and who we love while Venus moves quickly through Scorpio (until January 7).  A contentious Sun-Mars square is also in effect on Sunday, so it could be a rather challenging day for any kind of mutual effort. In many ways, this aspect will repeat the themes that began the week, when Mercury was square Mars. Opinions are strong and yet we can find it difficult to be direct, choosing instead to act passive-aggressively. Built-up tension is released explosively around the time of the Moon-Pluto square (5:30 p.m. PST), so this would be a good time to punch a pillow or go for a power walk.   IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: You feel the power of your beliefs this year, and yet may find it difficult to channel your energy productively. To gain insights into how to proceed, tap into one of your greatest resources -- your ability to take compassionate action, often in response to a deep emotional commitment, such as to family or to others about whom you care deeply. As you find appropriate outlets for your inspirations, you find renewed joy and personal fulfillment. Using your skills of communication -- whether in writing, teaching, speaking, or listening -- will also enhance your sense of meaning this year.   In Gratitude and Light,   Pam   Copyright NorthPoint Astrology 2018. All Rights Reserved.  About the NorthPoint Journal   Astrologer Pam Younghans writes this NorthPoint Astrology Journal based on planetary influences and guidance received. Her hope is to offer perspectives and insights that will assist you in utilizing current energies to enhance your life experience and accelerate your spiritual and personal growth.   Feel free to share this NorthPoint Journal with others who may enjoy it! When doing so, please forward it in its entirety, including all contact and copyright information.   To schedule an astrology reading, please email pam@northpointastrology.com.   Visit the "Personal Readings" page at www.northpointastrology.com to learn more about private sessions.   Copyright NorthPoint Astrology 2018. All Rights Reserved.

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NorthPoint Journal:  Your guide to planetary energies for July 9 to 15, 2018 By Pam Younghans

Photo: A summer's midnight in northern Denmark on July 3, 2018
(photo by Ruslan Merzlyakov, RMS Photography, posted on apod.nasa.gov)

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NorthPoint Journal 

Your guide to planetary energies for

July 9 to 15, 2018

By Pam Younghans

Aspects of Note this Week
MON: Mercury square Jupiter, Venus enters Virgo
TUE: Saturn trine Ceres,Jupiter goes direct, Pluto sesquiquadrate Ceres
WED: Venus trine Uranus, Saturn trine Juno, Venus quincunx Chiron
THU: Mercury quicunx Neptune, Sun opposite Pluto, Solar Eclipse/New Moon 7:47pm PDT (2:47am GMT on Friday)
FRI: Mercury sesquiquadrate Chiron, Venus trine Saturn
SAT: Venus sesquiquadrate Pluto
SUN: Mars quincunx Ceres, Uranus square Pallas Athene, Mercury sesquiquadrate Saturn

ECLIPSE SEASON officially begins this week -- although in truth, many have already been feeling and working with the potent energies. The Solar Eclipse/New Moon on Thursday is especially transformational, due to the close opposition between the Sun/Moon in Cancer and Pluto in Capricorn.

Anytime Pluto is involved in a major astrological event, we can expect profound shifts. In sharp contrast to its diminutive size, the dwarf planet usually packs a punch. Reactivity is increased, secrets are exposed, motivations are revealed, and power struggles are engaged under Pluto's heightened influence.

THIS IS ALSO the first eclipse of a new eclipse series. Eclipses occur in a pair of opposing signs for about 18 months, and then move on to the next zodiac polarity. We had our first eclipse in Leo-Aquarius in early 2017, and this week's Solar Eclipse is our first foray into the Cancer-Capricorn series, which fully takes over in 2019.


This means that new evolutionary imperatives are being established with this week's eclipse. Watch for signs of new themes emerging, especially in the realms ruled by Cancer: children and motherhood, women's issues, home and domestic concerns, emotional and psychic sensitivity, protectionism, and vulnerability.


WE ARE LIKELY to feel deeply sensitive and moody around the time of the eclipse. Emotions may swell up from deep inner levels, breaking through the surface of an otherwise calm sea. We can feel a profound nostalgia or longing, especially if our lives are not currently providing the kind of nurturing and support we need to thrive.


If this happens, it is an opportunity for us to check in and ask why we are not making choices that allow greater satisfaction. We can look to Pluto in Capricorn for some clues as to the answer to that question. Are we giving away our power to our career or other responsibilities, forgetting to take time for self-nurturing? Are we trying to live up to the demands of authority figures in our lives, in ways that undermine our self-care? Or are we giving away our power in some other way, and feeling emotionally depleted as a result?


THE OMEGA/CHANDRA symbolic system for the 360 degrees of the zodiac was channeled by John Sandbach in 2005. The Chandra symbol for the location of Thursday's Solar Eclipse is "High up on a mountain, an eagle's nest." And the Omega symbol reads "A man milking a poisonous snake of its venom so that he can make an antidote."

Interestingly, Mr. Sandback explains that both of these symbols actually represent spiritually healthy ways to protect ourselves when we feel threatened. The eagle protects itself not by withdrawing, but by choosing to "view life from a higher place, seeing the whole picture more clearly, and staying above the chaos, confusion, and negativity." And the man milking venom from the snake protects by "turning negative into positive and finding benefit in places usually thought of as offering none whatsoever."


Perhaps this eclipse is designed to help us become aware of one very specific way many of us give away our power -- by getting overwhelmed by what we perceive as bad news and allowing it to eat away at our energy and faith.

I POSTED some words of wisdom from Molly Sheehan of Green Hope Farm on my Facebook page this week. It relates directly to this theme of "turning negative into positive," so I am drawn to repeat it here:

"Just as walking in on someone in the middle of a surgery would not give us an indication of where the person is in the healing process or how things are going to turn out, the degree to which things look profoundly messy right now is not an indication that the situation is hopeless. It is a sign that we are deep into the healing, deep into the surgery."


JUPITER GOES DIRECT on Tuesday, after traveling in reverse since March 8. Jupiter is associated with optimism and expansion, so its forward motion should help us begin to re-invigorate our belief in the future.

But, since Jupiter is in Scorpio, its shift into drive may also take us more deeply into dark landscapes where we first ventured earlier this year. Our headlights have already shone light into Scorpio's shadowy realms of harassment and the misuse of power. And while we can conjecture about what might next be revealed once Jupiter starts moving forward, we may get more clues very soon with Pluto, the ruler of Scorpio, so strongly involved in Thursday's eclipse.

A VERY SUPPORTIVE earth grand trine occurs this week, and is a strong factor in the Solar Eclipse chart. This configuration forms a harmonious triangle between Saturn in Capricorn, Uranus and Juno in Taurus, and Venus and Ceres in Virgo.


Earth signs are very grounding, and this grand trine is a true gift during this eclipse season! The stabilizing force it provides can help us maintain our centerpoint, making it more possible for us to ride the energy wave of the eclipse without losing our balance. With relationship-oriented Venus, Juno, and Ceres involved, the grand trine can also bring forward opportunities to develop and maintain mutually supportive connections with others.


We'll need to intentionally focus on this steadying influence, though, since the prevalent influence of this week’s Solar Eclipse is otherwise unstable. Trines do not demand anything of us in exchange for their gifts, but they do require that we consciously choose to align with their energy. If and when we do, we can take advantage of the grand trine's increased resourcefulness, insight, and inspiration, combined with a practicality that can help us start to build new, more ideal forms.​

FOUR DAYS AND COUNTING! The live broadcast of my webinar/teleclass covering the next six months is this Thursday, July 12 -- the same day as our first eclipse!


Thanks to everyone who has already registered! If you still need to buy your ticket, here's the link:


https://enterthechasm.eventbrite.com


Remember that you don't need to be present for the live presentation -- everyone who registers will receive a link to the replay after the class airs.


We recorded a short BeLive this morning to talk about the class -- here's the link:

https://youtu.be/8P280WivKEM


A full description of the class is in the right-hand column on this page. Hope to see you there!


IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: You are moving through a time of deep personal change that is transforming many areas of your life. Whether you are in the beginning stages of this process or are nearing the finish line, know that you have all the power you need within you. You are on a hero's journey, and the strength you gain along the way will energize and support you in the years to come. Take advantage of every opportunity to release the past, as this will enable you to reinvent yourself and your life in new form.

In light,

Pam


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NorthPoint Journal  Your guide to planetary energies for June 25 to July 1, 2018 By Pam Younghans

NorthPoint Journal 

Your guide to planetary energies for

June 25 to July 1, 2018

By Pam Younghans

Aspects of Note this Week
MON: Venus square Jupiter
TUE: Mars stations retrograde
WED: Sun opposite Saturn, Venus quincunx Neptune, Full Moon 9:52pm PDT (4:52am GMT on Thursday)
THU: Venus sesquisquadrate Chiron, Mercury enters Leo
FRI: Mercury sesquiquadrate Neptune
SAT: Mercury square Uranus, Mercury trine Chiron, Sun quincunx Mars
SUN: Venus quincux Pluto, Venus sesquiquadrate Saturn
WE REACH A CRESCENDO this week, with Mars coming to a standstill in Aquarius on Tuesday and a powerful Full Moon occurring on Wednesday (or Thursday, depending on your time zone).


Whenever a planet comes to a stop in preparation for a change of direction, its effect is heightened. With Mars' station just two days away, we should already be seeing evidence of its increased influence -- and we don't have to look far to find people who are angry and taking action (Mars) about issues of social justice and individual liberties (Aquarius).

MARS is aligned with the fixed star 69 Aquilae when it stations, fanning the flames of passions already stirred. Roderick Kidston tells us that 69 Aquilae "is one of the genuinely strong power stars, giving tremendous tenacity of purpose and ambition."


Since this alignment christens the retrograde period of Mars, we can expect the fighting spirit to be especially strong throughout the planet's backward-motion phase (June 26 through August 27). This correlates with the fact that while Mars is retrograde, it will be in its closest proximity to the Earth since 2003, thus having a greater impact on our experience.


SIMILAR CAUTIONS apply to a Mars retrograde period that we usually consider with Mercury retrograde, but with Mars, they more specifically relate to how we take physical action. Under Mars retrograde, astrologer Bil Tierney advises us to:

"... reflect back upon previous actions and re-channel our efforts in a manner that can present us with new ways of mobilizing our vital forces. Frictional experiences at this time are telling us that we have not aligned our energies properly, and that we need to direct our physical attention to what we have formerly neglected, or failed to carry through to completion."


IT APPEARS we have an interesting dynamic unfolding. On the one hand, with Mars so close to the Earth, we are more highly energized, more restless, and perhaps more likely to become provoked into action over the next two months. On the other hand, with Mars retrograde during this time, we are advised not to take action on new enterprises, since we are likely to encounter frustrating delays and obstacles.

What to do! More advice from Mr. Tierney:


"This phase is excellent for initiating the planning stage of any important project, or going back and reworking previously initiated projects, finally finishing matters of the past." By waiting until Mars is again moving forward before starting new projects, "we are more likely to have considered the more subtle actions required to ensure a more successful outcome."

JUNE'S FULL MOON occurs at 6°28′ Capricorn on Wednesday at 9:52 p.m. PDT (Thursday at 4:52 a.m. GMT). This one is another significant lunation, being within one degree of Saturn and in square angle to Chiron. This Full Moon activates our awareness of the wounds that are sustained by individuals when authority figures are blind to the needs of those they govern.


But the Sabian symbol for the degree of the Full Moon gives us hope that current events are creating a wave of energy and response that will eventually have positive impact:


"A veiled prophet speaks, seized by the power of a god: The ability to act as a mouthpiece for the revelation of a transcendent will and truth determining future action."

Astrologer Dane Rudhyar, in his interpretation of this symbol, explains that it represents an opportunity for a powerful change of direction:


"... the future interacts with the present to release it from the inertial power of the past. At the threshold of tomorrow, [we are] allowed to have a vision or revelation of the essential elements of the as-yet-unknown next step in evolution."

THIS FULL MOON is also pivotal because it precedes the Solar Eclipse on July 12, representing a time when a course change can make a significant difference in how our upcoming eclipse season unfolds.

Luna's alignment with Saturn means that this Full Moon will shine the bright light of reality in some area of our lives. It will be up to each of us to observe the events that unfold this week and take personal responsibility for changing that which is within our power to change -- even if that change is "merely" a shift in attitude or perspective.


MERCURY enters expressive Leo on Thursday, perhaps giving a green light to one of the "veiled prophets" who will reveal truth and help us make a necessary course correction. The potential for us to receive new information and insights increases on Saturday, when Mercury is in aspect to both Uranus and Chiron.


With Mercury in square aspect to Uranus, the news is either unexpected or takes some time getting used to, since it requires us to interrupt a fixed way of thinking. But, with Mercury also trine Chiron, healing can occur if we open our minds to new creative options and have the courage to move beyond where we've been stuck.

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IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: You are currently in a phase that requires you to realistically assess your current situation and to come to terms with how well it is satisfying your needs for personal fulfillment. This phase will last until November or December, at which time you will have the clarity you need for making important decisions. As you move through this time of assessment, your intuition is heightened, helping you know your truth. Pay close attention to your digestion and how your stomach feels -- this is your guidance, for you will feel discomfort here if you are making choices that do not truly support you.

In light,


Pam


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