That time is coming up again! The time for Mercury to go back into retrograde, yet again and we have been in Mercury's shadow (feeling the effects) for several weeks now. Mercury goes into retrograde tomorrow on December 26th, 2009 at 21 Capricorn 46 until January 15, 2010 at 5 Capricorn 35. Even though Mercury's retrograde ends on January 15th, the effects will still be felt until February 4th, 2010 when Mercury returns to 21'46 Capricorn.
Whenever Mercury is in retrograde, we deal with messed up communications of all types. Missed appointments are frequent; missing mail, snail or email; broken phones; misunderstandings which frequently causes arguments ;glitches in travel; poor decisions (don't make any if you can help it); and break down in vehicles. You are getting the idea of how Mercury in retrograde effects us and it indeed can be quite stressful. Most of the time Mercury goes into retrograde 3 times a year, however this year it will be 4 times. It already happened in January, May and September of this year. The forth time will happen tomorrow.
Mercury retrograde in Capricorn becomes critical, suspicious and even penetrating but because of the nature of the sign, ruled by Saturn, it will remain diplomatic. Secrets will be dug out at this time. And for those involved in science need to hold back from using their scientific knowledge for malicious reasons. It will be tempting to become malicious, spiteful and cruel during this phase given the fact that Mercury is in retrograde in a sign ruled by Saturn. The biggest challenge is to find a way to relax and find humor during this time, as it is important to "chill" for health, emotional and physical. Be sure to care for your belongings and to save whatever you can, because you just might need to use it for an emergency that could easily happen during this time. Do not be surprised if you find yourself having skin and back problems. See your chiropractor if you need to, and if you are developing a skin issue, it's not a bad idea to see a dermatologist.
But let me ask you, why does the effects of Mercury in retrograde frustrate us so much? Because we are not paying attention to the messages that it is sending us. Mercury in retrograde is trying to make us focus on whatever it is in our lives that needs cleaning up. This is the time to restructure our thinking processes. This is the time to clean out our closets. You may be compelled to contact a psychologist, astrologer or even a psychic during this time. They will help you deal with whatever in your life requires focus. And be sure to not make any big decisions, your mental clarity will be clouded.
Many times Mercury in retrograde brings out fated events. If a friendship breaks during this time, for good then it was meant to happen. If an old friend contacts you, you were meant to have this person back into your life. You could also possibly meet someone who will be of benefit to you, or vise versa at this time as well. You may come across opportunities that may make you think as much as you can, but again do not act on it yet. These opportunities may be meant for you to take at a time when Mercury is direct.
We all may experience Mercury in retrograde similarly, but we will all be affected differently on a personal basis based on where Mercury is transiting. If transiting Mercury is in retrograde in your 1st house, the house of your general self, issues such as your appearance and how you view life in general will be of primary focus to you. You will be compelled to work on these issues, but whatever you do, do not make any changes until the retrograde is over. Better, yet, try to hang in there and wait until February 4th.
And for those who were born while Mercury was in retrograde will have an easier time communicating, during this time. People with natal Mercury in retrograde find this time to be quite beneficial.
Everyone will be affected by Mercury in retrograde but those who have Sun, Moon or rising signs in Capricorn, Aries, Cancer or Libra will be affected the most.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Mars in retrograde in Leo- December 20, 2009- March 10, 2010
Have you been feeling depressed, having a need to look within, dealing with relationship conflicts, as well as inner conflicts? And dare I ask, been dealing with sexual issues as well lately? There is a reason for all of this. Mars, the warrior planet that rules action, energy, and aggression will be going in retrograde in Leo on December 20, 2009 and will be going direct on March 10, 2010. We have been in the shadow since mid October and have been feeling these effects as a result. Unfortunately even after Mars goes direct in March, we will be feeling the effects until May 17, 2010.
As I had already said, Mars rules aggression, action, energy. Mars in Leo is independent, fearless, honest and forceful while direct. However, when in retrograde Mars is dependent, fearful, dishonest and can be egocentric and provoke anxieties within us. Therefore we can be expecting to have conflicts with others as well as within ourselves during this Mars in retrograde period. Some of these conflicts can become violent due to extreme anxieties.
Mars goes into retrograde every 20 months, and whenever a planet is in retrograde, fated events do occur. With Mars in retrograde, if we are not thinking before acting, we are going to be faced with some heavy consequences. This in itself is going to create anxieties within us. For instance, if you have been spending beyond your means lately to satisfy your own wants, you will realize the hard way that your past actions have gotten you into trouble and in debt. This realization is going to understandably create anxieties and a need to turn to those who can bail you out. If you are denied a loan or help, this can create further aggressive behavior towards others or towards yourself. One example of Mars in retrograde in Leo. Leo rules self gratification and if you have been acting in self destructive ways to seek pleasure, while Mars is in retrograde, you will then realize the consequences are grave! Mars in retrograde definitely teaches us to think before we act! And those who have Leo, Taurus, Scorpio, Aquarius Sun, Moon, or rising will be feeling the affects of this retrograde the most (lucky me, Leo Sun AND Taurus Moon, can't wait to find out what I will be facing and I know there is a lot).
Of course we will all be affected in different ways, depending on the houses and the aspects Mars Rx makes to our natal planets in our charts. For instance if you have Mars Rx in your 11th house (house of friendships) squaring natal Pluto, you will be finding out the hard way who your friends really are and who are not! The ones who are not your friends will likely stab you in the back and you will be understandably angry and may even feel vengeful at the time, but keep in mind it is all going to be for the best. These "friends" could have in the long run been detrimental for your own growth! Something worth keeping in mind. And if this is not enough, we will also be dealing with Mercury in retrograde starting the day after Christmas :) More about that another time!
As I had already said, Mars rules aggression, action, energy. Mars in Leo is independent, fearless, honest and forceful while direct. However, when in retrograde Mars is dependent, fearful, dishonest and can be egocentric and provoke anxieties within us. Therefore we can be expecting to have conflicts with others as well as within ourselves during this Mars in retrograde period. Some of these conflicts can become violent due to extreme anxieties.
Mars goes into retrograde every 20 months, and whenever a planet is in retrograde, fated events do occur. With Mars in retrograde, if we are not thinking before acting, we are going to be faced with some heavy consequences. This in itself is going to create anxieties within us. For instance, if you have been spending beyond your means lately to satisfy your own wants, you will realize the hard way that your past actions have gotten you into trouble and in debt. This realization is going to understandably create anxieties and a need to turn to those who can bail you out. If you are denied a loan or help, this can create further aggressive behavior towards others or towards yourself. One example of Mars in retrograde in Leo. Leo rules self gratification and if you have been acting in self destructive ways to seek pleasure, while Mars is in retrograde, you will then realize the consequences are grave! Mars in retrograde definitely teaches us to think before we act! And those who have Leo, Taurus, Scorpio, Aquarius Sun, Moon, or rising will be feeling the affects of this retrograde the most (lucky me, Leo Sun AND Taurus Moon, can't wait to find out what I will be facing and I know there is a lot).
Of course we will all be affected in different ways, depending on the houses and the aspects Mars Rx makes to our natal planets in our charts. For instance if you have Mars Rx in your 11th house (house of friendships) squaring natal Pluto, you will be finding out the hard way who your friends really are and who are not! The ones who are not your friends will likely stab you in the back and you will be understandably angry and may even feel vengeful at the time, but keep in mind it is all going to be for the best. These "friends" could have in the long run been detrimental for your own growth! Something worth keeping in mind. And if this is not enough, we will also be dealing with Mercury in retrograde starting the day after Christmas :) More about that another time!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Feeling Angry and Moody today? Bad News is, it's Not Over.
I woke up at the wrong side of the bed this morning, and have been a really negative nelly today. Though I tend to be a pessimist by nature I hate to admit but today it seems to have been more pronounced. I also did some evaluating on some "friendships" and purged my facebook list a little today. Today has been the day to not rub me the wrong way (though any day really is not a day to rub me the wrong way but if you did it today, the consequences could have been quite bad!). Safe to say I was not in a good mood today, and neither have been many others that I know. There has been a reason for that.
Firstly we are in the middle of a New Moon in Sagittarius, which in itself brings out curiosity and optimism. But there is a reason for all of this pessimism even with the New Moon. The Moon formed a square to Uranus, which created disruption to our moods, plans and created instability to our day. Then when the Moon moved VOC and into Capricorn, it conjuncted Pluto which will cause us to investigate ourselves and our lives and we may find be angry with ourselves for letting some areas of our lives go. We may find some unpleasant truths to issues around us as well and having to face up to reality. Then the Capricorn Moon will create a square to Saturn which will create a delay, depressed mood, create fears and make us feel isolated. The effects are stronger due to the fact that Saturn is squaring the Moon it is ruling at the time.
So think about it, the day started off with an emotional disturbance, then you make a horrible discovery of some kind which made you even less happy, then it ended with you feeling more than just a little blah! Who is going to be in a good mood after that? Though in my case, the day did not end up bad, it started off bad, thanks to the Moon transiting through my 12th and 1st houses, it's no wonder.
The only good news I have is that tomorrow Venus and Mars will make a trine, so social cooperation to create some kind of positive action will be easy. If for instance you feel you want to lose weight, you will easily find a buddy to help keep you motivated!
But the bad news is, Mars will be going into retrograde on the 20th which will create some inner conflict (and outer) and then Mercury goes into retrograde on the 26th! Talk to you in a few days to discuss this further :)
Firstly we are in the middle of a New Moon in Sagittarius, which in itself brings out curiosity and optimism. But there is a reason for all of this pessimism even with the New Moon. The Moon formed a square to Uranus, which created disruption to our moods, plans and created instability to our day. Then when the Moon moved VOC and into Capricorn, it conjuncted Pluto which will cause us to investigate ourselves and our lives and we may find be angry with ourselves for letting some areas of our lives go. We may find some unpleasant truths to issues around us as well and having to face up to reality. Then the Capricorn Moon will create a square to Saturn which will create a delay, depressed mood, create fears and make us feel isolated. The effects are stronger due to the fact that Saturn is squaring the Moon it is ruling at the time.
So think about it, the day started off with an emotional disturbance, then you make a horrible discovery of some kind which made you even less happy, then it ended with you feeling more than just a little blah! Who is going to be in a good mood after that? Though in my case, the day did not end up bad, it started off bad, thanks to the Moon transiting through my 12th and 1st houses, it's no wonder.
The only good news I have is that tomorrow Venus and Mars will make a trine, so social cooperation to create some kind of positive action will be easy. If for instance you feel you want to lose weight, you will easily find a buddy to help keep you motivated!
But the bad news is, Mars will be going into retrograde on the 20th which will create some inner conflict (and outer) and then Mercury goes into retrograde on the 26th! Talk to you in a few days to discuss this further :)
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Full Moon in Gemini, Uranus going direct....
My apologies for the delay as I have been incredibly busy and have not kept up with this blog. My book release has been keeping me busy, as well as working on my second book which I plan to release sometime next year. But I wanted to write up a quick blog as there is some heavy energies facing us right now.
I will start off by saying that today there is a Full Moon, in Gemini while the Sun is in Sagittarius. Gemini rules our lower thinking while Sagittarius rules our higher thinking. Gemini wants us to think in a logical manner while Sagittarius encourages us to broaden our perspectives. We are going to find ourselves challenged by how we communicate, think and even process whatever we have read. If we have been taking in information, this is the time to let it all out and to let others know what we have learned, and to express our feelings. We may feel frazzled while expressing ourselves particularly at this time since Uranus, the higher octave of Mercury (ruler of Gemini) is going direct.
Sudden changes are happening now, and while Uranus was in retrograde we had the opportunity to make changes within ourselves. Whatever needed to change that hasn't been looked at within ourselves is going to be thrown into our faces so quickly and suddenly. While we intuitively sense huge changes happening, and with the Gemini Full Moon, we will feel neurotic and behave that way because we won't know what had hit us. Therefore, what we end up having to express could either get us into trouble or wake others up! This will be a very heated week.
I will start off by saying that today there is a Full Moon, in Gemini while the Sun is in Sagittarius. Gemini rules our lower thinking while Sagittarius rules our higher thinking. Gemini wants us to think in a logical manner while Sagittarius encourages us to broaden our perspectives. We are going to find ourselves challenged by how we communicate, think and even process whatever we have read. If we have been taking in information, this is the time to let it all out and to let others know what we have learned, and to express our feelings. We may feel frazzled while expressing ourselves particularly at this time since Uranus, the higher octave of Mercury (ruler of Gemini) is going direct.
Sudden changes are happening now, and while Uranus was in retrograde we had the opportunity to make changes within ourselves. Whatever needed to change that hasn't been looked at within ourselves is going to be thrown into our faces so quickly and suddenly. While we intuitively sense huge changes happening, and with the Gemini Full Moon, we will feel neurotic and behave that way because we won't know what had hit us. Therefore, what we end up having to express could either get us into trouble or wake others up! This will be a very heated week.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Saturn moves into Libra, today!
Well if you have a Sun, Moon or Virgo rising, you have been probably waiting for this very moment! Saturn had just left Virgo, and had entered Libra, today. As you know, Saturn rules restrictions, limitations, authority, and basically "no games". It can create depression, and no one likes Saturn because of it's strictness. But there are lessons that come with Saturn, and Saturn is not to here to please you, it is here to teach you. And when Saturn was especially in the last degrees of Virgo, it was difficult finding jobs, the H1N1 flu scare has been at it's peak (and will be unfortunately even when it is well into Libra), and more and more stress was felt. The lesson that Saturn was teaching was to take care of your health and hygiene, and to take your work seriously. Those with the Sun, Moon and Ascendant in Virgo would feel the energies the most, as well as having the Sun, Moon and Ascendant in other mutable signs such as Gemini, Sagittarius and Pisces. However, now that Saturn is in Libra, we are dealing with a whole lot of new lessons.
Saturn like I had said before just moved into Libra and will remain in Libra until April 6, 2010 when it goes back into Virgo during the time it is in retrograde. Then it returns to Libra on July 7, 2010 until October 5, 2012. The main lesson that Saturn in Libra is teaching you is to practice peace, fairness, and BALANCE. Saturn in Libra is there to help you create meaningful relationships and to encourage you to reject relationships that are not helping with your soul growth. In other words, you will get an irritating urge to end a relationship if you know in your heart it is not serving you or the other who you are involved with. You will also have an urge to seek more balance in your life. Those who have a Sun, Moon and Ascendant in Libra will feel the energies the most. You may feel depressed or sapped out of energy. If you have the Sun, Moon as well as Ascendant in other cardinal signs which are Aries, Cancer and Capricorn, you will be affected by this change too.
Saturn may be hard to take, and will remind us of a teacher in school who we did not like! But just realize that Saturn is not trying to purposely make you miserable. It is here to teach you!
Saturn like I had said before just moved into Libra and will remain in Libra until April 6, 2010 when it goes back into Virgo during the time it is in retrograde. Then it returns to Libra on July 7, 2010 until October 5, 2012. The main lesson that Saturn in Libra is teaching you is to practice peace, fairness, and BALANCE. Saturn in Libra is there to help you create meaningful relationships and to encourage you to reject relationships that are not helping with your soul growth. In other words, you will get an irritating urge to end a relationship if you know in your heart it is not serving you or the other who you are involved with. You will also have an urge to seek more balance in your life. Those who have a Sun, Moon and Ascendant in Libra will feel the energies the most. You may feel depressed or sapped out of energy. If you have the Sun, Moon as well as Ascendant in other cardinal signs which are Aries, Cancer and Capricorn, you will be affected by this change too.
Saturn may be hard to take, and will remind us of a teacher in school who we did not like! But just realize that Saturn is not trying to purposely make you miserable. It is here to teach you!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Stressful Aspects Today Affecting Relationships
It has been a while since I have written but I do write updates on my facebook fanpage. And by the way, feel free to join :) I have been ultra busy writing up my second book which involves astrology and reincarnated Holocaust victims' experiences in their current lives. I am also preparing for the release of my first book, My Five Autobiographies which will be on October 21,2009. Transiting Venus will be conjuncting my natal Pluto in my 9th house that day! A perfect day to release a book involving occult matters such as reincarnation. Anyway, I do apologize for the silence. I want to focus on some stressful aspects happening strictly today.
Venus yesterday just had entered Libra, and it's in it's dignity meaning that Venus' energies are extremely strong. We will definitely be experiencing intense issues in regards to our relationships, and it is more noticeable today. Today, Venus and Pluto are squaring one another and the square will be going on for a few days. We may find ourselves bickering, having a rough time opening up to others, and dealing with trust issues. We may be questioning if someone who we are in any kind of relationship with (whether it's a personal relationship or business relationship) is even trustworthy. We may feel somewhat paranoid that someone could be stabbing us in the back. It may be true, but it may also be our fears instigated by this tough aspect. And to make it more challenging, the Moon in Virgo is opposing Uranus in Pisces, and conjuncting Saturn in Virgo. Our moods are not only rapidly changing but not in a positive way. Because of Saturn being in the way, we could go from depressed, to anxious, to frustrated, to angry. Of course this rough aspect could create a reaction to the stressful Saturn/Uranus opposition as it is. However, due to Pluto squaring Venus being added to the mix, we could be bickering with others one minute then having explosive fights to the next. It's safe to say today we would be better off alone, not dealing with anyone, and reflecting on ourselves and what is truly nagging at us. After all it is a Balsamic Moon where we are inclined to do some self-analyzing. Tomorrow we could be finding ourselves to be in a similar situation due to Venus and Pluto still being at odds. However, the good news is, tomorrow the Sun will be trining Neptune meaning that we will be experiencing a strong sense of intuition. We may realize that our behavior today was irrational, and also realize that we may have been over-reacting. In fact we will be inclined to apologize for any havoc we may have created in our relationships due to the stressful aspects. However, on October 20th, we may have the guts to apologize for any false accusations that we may have put on others and actually mean it since Mercury will be trining Jupiter that day. Ahh interesting too, definitely a good time for new openings! My book is being released the day after so the energies will still be intact! What a perfect day to do it! Anyway, if you are experiencing any stressful issues with others today, this is why! Hang in there, again... like everything else, it will pass!
Venus yesterday just had entered Libra, and it's in it's dignity meaning that Venus' energies are extremely strong. We will definitely be experiencing intense issues in regards to our relationships, and it is more noticeable today. Today, Venus and Pluto are squaring one another and the square will be going on for a few days. We may find ourselves bickering, having a rough time opening up to others, and dealing with trust issues. We may be questioning if someone who we are in any kind of relationship with (whether it's a personal relationship or business relationship) is even trustworthy. We may feel somewhat paranoid that someone could be stabbing us in the back. It may be true, but it may also be our fears instigated by this tough aspect. And to make it more challenging, the Moon in Virgo is opposing Uranus in Pisces, and conjuncting Saturn in Virgo. Our moods are not only rapidly changing but not in a positive way. Because of Saturn being in the way, we could go from depressed, to anxious, to frustrated, to angry. Of course this rough aspect could create a reaction to the stressful Saturn/Uranus opposition as it is. However, due to Pluto squaring Venus being added to the mix, we could be bickering with others one minute then having explosive fights to the next. It's safe to say today we would be better off alone, not dealing with anyone, and reflecting on ourselves and what is truly nagging at us. After all it is a Balsamic Moon where we are inclined to do some self-analyzing. Tomorrow we could be finding ourselves to be in a similar situation due to Venus and Pluto still being at odds. However, the good news is, tomorrow the Sun will be trining Neptune meaning that we will be experiencing a strong sense of intuition. We may realize that our behavior today was irrational, and also realize that we may have been over-reacting. In fact we will be inclined to apologize for any havoc we may have created in our relationships due to the stressful aspects. However, on October 20th, we may have the guts to apologize for any false accusations that we may have put on others and actually mean it since Mercury will be trining Jupiter that day. Ahh interesting too, definitely a good time for new openings! My book is being released the day after so the energies will still be intact! What a perfect day to do it! Anyway, if you are experiencing any stressful issues with others today, this is why! Hang in there, again... like everything else, it will pass!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Lots of transits for tonight
Mercury is still in retrograde unfortunately, and many people have been reporting to me how chaotic their lives have been. This is what is to be expected while dealing with this retrograde as it is now in Virgo. We may find ourselves being more critical of ourselves or of others for the next nine days. And even once Mercury goes direct, kinks will need to be ironed out until Mercury reaches its station on October 18th. This is why I am not releasing my book yet! Mercury in retrograde in Virgo (and in my 9th house which also rules publishing) would just be disastrous. Anyway, this blog is not about Mercury in retrograde. But there are some planetary aspects happening tonight.
Firstly, the Moon in social Libra is heading towards passionate Scorpio tonight. The Moon will be void of course for a while, so DO NOT START ANYTHING NEW! (and you may get a double dose of Mercury in retrograde energies). You may have blow ups with your partners tonight as well (late Libra and early Scorpio). Mercury is also conjuncting the Sun, meaning that whatever we want to say will just come out impulsively. We could end up easily hurting someone's feelings, and we are extra sensitive tonight based on the Moon's placement. However, expect to be apologized to, or to be compelled to apologize if you had been the one to blow up and say things that you had not meant to say.
Venus is moving into Virgo today, adding to the Saturn/Mercury/Sun Virgo stellium. We are going to find a practical way to not only apologize for our poor choices of words, but to perhaps plan to make breakfast for our mate that we had insulted earlier the next morning. Venus is also coming to a trine to Pluto which will only intensify our need to please. Then the Moon in Scorpio later on will end up sextiling Pluto, which could make us change our minds from wanting to make breakfast to pleasing our mate in other ways! I believe that our lovers would have no choice but to forgive us during this transit. However, this transit could also mean that we may be compelled to reveal our deepest secrets to our mates, or even to others. Due to Saturn being involved simply because of being in Virgo, and it opposing Uranus, these confessions could either make or break our relationships. Needless to say, we are in for a very intensive evening. Enjoy the rest of the retrograde :)
Firstly, the Moon in social Libra is heading towards passionate Scorpio tonight. The Moon will be void of course for a while, so DO NOT START ANYTHING NEW! (and you may get a double dose of Mercury in retrograde energies). You may have blow ups with your partners tonight as well (late Libra and early Scorpio). Mercury is also conjuncting the Sun, meaning that whatever we want to say will just come out impulsively. We could end up easily hurting someone's feelings, and we are extra sensitive tonight based on the Moon's placement. However, expect to be apologized to, or to be compelled to apologize if you had been the one to blow up and say things that you had not meant to say.
Venus is moving into Virgo today, adding to the Saturn/Mercury/Sun Virgo stellium. We are going to find a practical way to not only apologize for our poor choices of words, but to perhaps plan to make breakfast for our mate that we had insulted earlier the next morning. Venus is also coming to a trine to Pluto which will only intensify our need to please. Then the Moon in Scorpio later on will end up sextiling Pluto, which could make us change our minds from wanting to make breakfast to pleasing our mate in other ways! I believe that our lovers would have no choice but to forgive us during this transit. However, this transit could also mean that we may be compelled to reveal our deepest secrets to our mates, or even to others. Due to Saturn being involved simply because of being in Virgo, and it opposing Uranus, these confessions could either make or break our relationships. Needless to say, we are in for a very intensive evening. Enjoy the rest of the retrograde :)
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