Finding the answers but keeping them to ourselves. Only hours before Pluto stations retrograde we will have a Full Moon at 7°06’ Scorpio (antiscion 22°54’ Aquarius). Full Moons are also known to be times when things climax, when we decide that enough is enough for certain aspects of our life because we avert an intensified conflict between two major areas of our life and we need to find a way to honour both. They shine a light on the area that is “hidden” and in this case, in traditional astrology, all matters concerning the 8th house and the sign of Scorpio. The axis [...]
exploring the dark to find the light…… Pluto has been in the sign of Capricorn since 2008 and this is the thirteenth retrograde period since then. The planet will station retrograde at 26°48’ (antiscion 3°12’ Sagittarius) on 27th April and backtrack to 24°18’ (antiscion 5°42’ Sagittarius) where it will station direct on 6th October. The retrograde period will affect those persons with planets and/or angles in the Cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn between 29°-21° (allow a 5° orb applying and a 3° separating, Pluto transits are long). Look to the [...]
From Air to Water….from rational to emotional On April 23rd Mars, the warrior, the womanizer, the risk taker, the argumentative one, the impatient, enters the sign of Cancer, the sign of emotions, the most romantic of the whole zodiac, the sensitive one. How the heck can Mars feel at home here? In fact, Cancer is the sign of fall for the planet Mars, where he least feels welcome and at ease. Mars remains OOB until 24th May when the planet will be at 19°10’ Cancer...when Mars is OOB we can expect the energy to be fiercer which can mean being extra courageous defending our tribe or [...]
Mercury enters Taurus on the 19th April. Mercury in this Fixed, Earth sign can be associated with common sense, down-to-earth thinking and practical intelligence with an eye on security and self-worth issues. When contrasted in the natal chart, he could turn narrow-minded, stubborn, inflexible and suspicious of new ideas and theories. In all cases he takes his time to make decisions but once made they usually become irrevocable. Mercury transits are fast. During the planet’s stay in Taurus the speed will be extra fast at 2°+ per day so the following aspects will last less than a day. [...]
I’m sexy and I know it…. Venus in Taurus: the planet of love, comfort and finances enters one of her home signs on the 14th of April. Taurus is a sign known for its down-to-earth practicality and love of tactile sensations. It’s a Fixed, Earth sign which is very steadfast, stubborn and unable and unwilling to accept change and for the above reasons Taurus is known as a very dependable sign always arriving at its prefixed goals with its slow and steady attitude. Venus in Taurus is naturally seductive and sensual with a strong capacity for devotion which could lead to possessiveness [...]
Come on baby light my fire….4 planets in Aries The New Moon in Aries will take place at 22°24’. Aries is a Cardinal, Fire sign (antiscion 7°36’ Virgo). This New Moon, as the first sign in the zodiac, symbolizes the starting point of a new journey, a rise to the next level. We need to leave our comfort zone and discover new pathways and destinations. New Moons are great times to set your intentions about new projects to undertake during the month to come so try to take some quiet time to think about what you would like or need to change in the matters of the house where the [...]
Forget those sweet words and dreamy thoughts now it’s time to defend our views and follow through with our plans in a “no holds barred” manner. Mercury in Aries just loves to talk and discuss, usually being over-concerned with himself and his views and easily getting combative and argumentative so don’t let temper and sarcasm interfere with common sense and politeness! Mercury will make the following aspects during its stay in Aries: 10th April: sextile Saturn (12°03’)– rational and logical thinking will characterise the day together with concentration and focus 17th [...]