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Astro-logical Forecast for Monday 6/27/2011

When rebel Uranus and proactive Mars hook up, as they do early this AM, innovation rules the day. Watch the headlines for technological breakthroughs. In your own personal world, think different. Explore a new approach to an old problem — without whining about it. Make the change!

Moon goes void in patient and/or stubborn Taurus at 12:24PM ET, not to enter Gemini until 3:56AM. New Yorkers, you’ve got the morning to get it off your desk; Angelenos, yours could be a total day of rest, brainstorming and likely twists in your efforts to move in a straight line. Given the Moon void’s tendency to make mountains out of molehills, you are advised to do your darnedest to refrain from engaging in petty power plays and confrontations suggested by ruthless Pluto’s opposition to the Sun at 1:18AM Tuesday ET. There will be likely be plenty of legitimate serious stuff more worthy of your time and focus.

Here’s a reprint of portions of Friday’s forecast, noting the dominant pattern of the week, with a few correlating headlines hitting the papers so far:

The Big T-Square Party among the heavies (Pluto, Saturn and Uranus) likely makes its influence felt even more than it already has through next week. A lengthy post about this key planetary pattern was first published here around July 21st of last year – you can find it on my website) Sunday at 6:14AM erratic rebel Uranus in devil-may-care Aries squares the emotional security-needing Sun in Cancer. A declaration of independence, a seismic jolt or other status quo disruption will likely be felt in a big way beforehand. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/25/nyregion/a-sense-of-euphoria-settles-on-the-west-village.html?scp=9&sq=gay%20marriage%20new%20york&st=cse

Ruthless Pluto opposes Sun just after midnight on Tuesday, adding intrigue, exposed corruption, power plays and news from underground (radiation, mines, oil, to name a few examples). http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/26/us/26gas.html?pagewanted=3&_r=1&hp http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/26/world/americas/26mine.html?hp Controlling, patriarchal wet blanket Saturn squares the Sun next Saturday, the day after yet another eclipse. Who’s going to be feeling it the most? Those born on the 25th of March, June, September and December — give or take a day or two. Also those having a point or planet at 4-5 degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

Astro-logical Forecast for Friday 6/24/2011 and the Weekend: Big T-Square Party Alert

It may feel as if the edge has softened, compared to yesterday, but perhaps not by much. Moon is still in me-me-me Aries, encouraging proactivity, but not so much sensitivity, unless its your sensitive feelings getting trampled on by the ego trip of another. Lingering fallout from the confusing haze suggested by the week’s strong aspects from Neptune is likely in effect, too. Note the potential for a verbal sparring or other mind f*ck around lunchtime on the East Coast; West Coasters, that may hit your desk first thing this morning. Moon goes void at 6:07PM ET on a happy connection to loving Venus, suggesting relief and a good long chill this evening.

No yard sales or impulse shopping on Saturday, if you please. Moon doesn’t enter Taurus until 4:53PM. Catch up on your beauty sleep and relax until then. Not that Moon in Aries is known for its restful quality. Yoga, golf or some other form of physical activity that also calms the mind may be in order. The evening favors sensual/material pleasures — with enthusiasm, bordering on the overindulgent. That’s your Important Safety Tip.

The Big T-Square Party among the heavies (Pluto, Saturn and Uranus) likely makes its influence felt even more that it already has through next week (a lengthy post about this key planetary pattern was first published around July 21st of last year — exact date escapes me) Sunday at 6:14AM erratic rebel Uranus in devil-may-care Aries squares the emotional security-needing Sun in Cancer. A declaration of independence, a seismic jolt or other status quo disruption will likely be felt in a big way beforehand. Ruthless Pluto opposes Sun just after midnight on Tuesday, adding intrigue, exposed corruption, power plays and news from underground (radiation, mines, oil, to name a few examples). Controlling, patriarchal wet blanket Saturn squares the Sun next Saturday, the day after yet another eclipse. Who’s going to be feeling it the most? Those born on the 25th of March, June, September and December — give or take a day or two. Also those having a point or planet at 4-5 degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. If you don’t know where those degrees fall in your horoscope, why not consider booking an appointment to find out…

Astro-logical Forecast for Thursday 6/23/2011

Audio feeds crashing, cell phones forgotten, other things misplaced and misnamed — that’s what I’ve been hearing about yesterday’s 24-plus hours of Moon void in free-flowing Pisces, under the influence of a Neptune rose-colored fog. What about you?
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke seemed to be in a bit of a fog during yesterday’s press conference in which he gave a halting, uninspiring account of the Fed’s economic projections on inflation, unemployment, etc. over the next couple of years. Nothing of consequence was said (the markets were unmoved by the speech). I’m not an economist, but I do study planetary patterns. And when I look at what’s going on with the horoscope of Greece, for example, and I see equally intense patterns building in the horoscope of the United States (exact in 2014), the more convinced I am that the status quo, whatever it is, is bound to be disrupted and transformed. Meanwhile, late July to mid-August is likely to be very hot in Greece (again), and I am not referring to the weather.

In other news, last night President Obama spoke of “the tide of war receding”. What is it with these ocean metaphors? Neptune, ruler of oceans, so prominent? It is true that yesterday’s Sun-Neptune connection holds potential for peace and enlightenment, suggesting a fitting time to announce a withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. And perhaps we should be focusing more on oceans than on wars, as suggested here http://www.truth-out.org/scientists-warn-oceans-marine-life-brink-extinction/1308765143 and here http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/climate-of-denial-20110622?page=1 — with both articles published yesterday.
In your own personal world, how is that new way of thinking progressing (recall the themes suggested by this month’s New Moon)? Another challenge/illumination may inspire you to take action when Moon enters pioneering Aries at 4:24AM ET and squares the Cancer Sun at 7:48AM ET. A faster pace than yesterday prevails, marked by a potential jolt — or bolt — from the blue around lunchtime on the East Coast, followed by a potentially powerful and/or cathartic encounter around dinner time.

General note for the next several days: the potential for storms, seismic activity or other news from underground is elevated. Watch the headlines (tornado watch in New Jersey yesterday!) for details.

Astro-logical Forecast for Wednesday 6/22/2011: Nebulous Neptune in the News

Keep your grounding cord down as the Moon in soulful Pisces continues its free fall, not to enter the next sign, Aries, until after midnight. For details on the energy of a void-of-course Moon, check out the ESSAYS section on my website, www.graceastrology.com. If you must move in a straight line today, then move you must; just be advised that the chances of getting off track are increased, so roll with whatever twists may come your way. If you do have freedom to float, follow your bliss. Creative and healing activities are highly favored.

Two powerful aspects from nebulous Neptune in its home sign of Pisces are exact today. Neptune squares aggressive Mars and trines the life-giving Sun. Neptune tends to dissolves whatever it touches, especially structures and other material things. Clouds, fog, glamor, charisma and other intangibles such as music, photography, healing and spirit are related to Neptune. When Neptune is strong in a horoscope, things may not be as they seem. Fact checking and reading the fine print more than once becomes essential.
How might Neptune square Mars manifest in an individual horoscope? For one possibility, look no further than today’s front-page profile of would-be president Michele Bachman http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/22/us/politics/22bachmann.html?hp Sarah Palin has this aspect. So does Glenn Beck. Newt Gingrich and Bill Clinton also have intense connections between Mars and Neptune (not squares, however).

In the headlines yesterday I noted a few Neptune-influenced stories in the headlines. In the business world, it was noted that the debt-ridden city of Harrisburg, the capital of PA is appealing to God to help solve its financial woes with a three-day prayer and fast in which the mayor will participate http://blogs.reuters.com/faithworld/2011/06/18/harrisburg-pennsylvania-turns-to-god-for-fiscal-relief/ In the media, a UK newspaper apologizes for publishing a sex scandal that turned out to be fake http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=47324&c=1 …and so was this press release announcing that a US company had been accused of fraud http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/21/china-accounting-hoax-idUSN1E75K0ON20110621 Meanwhile, JP Morgan Chase will pay millions to settle with the SEC over charges it misled investors http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303936704576399971570631618.html?mod=googlenews_wsj And finally, we have this front page story about an innovative new camera http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/22/technology/22camera.html?hp

Astro-logical Forecast for Tuesday 6/21/2011: Summer Solstice

Did I forget to mention that Moon moved into Pisces yesterday at 4:45PM ET, after a void so brief that if you blinked, you missed it? Apparently. Moon in Pisces needs to work with intangibles; working with your intuition and going with the flow can be an effective strategy during such times.

It could feel downright soupy over the next two days, as nebulous Neptune, the sign that rules Pisces, makes strong aspects to energetic Mars and life-giving Sun (both exact tomorrow during a day-long void). Watery depths increase with the Sun’s ingress into Cancer at 1:17PM ET, marking the Summer Solstice — the longest day of the year. The first two days around a Solstice or Equinox are especially charged, as these degrees of the zodiac: Zero Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn mark the beginning of a new season. Collectively these degrees are known as the Aries Point, and whenever a planet in your horoscope falls on one of these points, you can be sure it will push for prominence in your life.

Restrictive Saturn in Libra, sign of fairness, balance, judges squares Mercury (mind, communication, travel) in Cancer (women, mom, emotional security) at 2:42PM ET. An apt aspect for yesterday’s Supreme Court decision denying 1.5 million current and former Walmart employees (women) to sue their employer for sex discrimination resulting in inequitable pay and promotion? Saturn-Mercury aspects can be heavy, sometimes downright depressing. On the other hand, the serious focus can be constructive. In the case of the Walmart employees, the loss sustained by each averaged $1100, according to the New York Times. What if 1.5 million women filed a case in small claims court? Putting together a case in court isn’t brain surgery. They wouldn’t need a lawyer to file; they could name corporate officers all the way to the top of the company; and Walmart would have to pay their lawyers to respond to each case. That’s my magical thinking idee du jour, no doubt influenced by the strong influence of nebulous Neptune, leading to indulgent flights of fancy.

Get it off your desk today if you can, in preparation for tomorrow’s day-long void, which starts tonight at 10:51PM ET on a potentially indulgent square between Moon (feelings) and Venus (women, art, beauty, love).

Astro-logical Forecast for Monday 6/20/2011

A planetary wobble starts the work week. Mars, planet of action (and often aggression), leaves territorial Taurus at 10:50PM ET for six-week sojourn through chatterbox Gemini. The shift suggests that energy to consolidate and accumulate will be augmented by flexibility and a desire to diversify. Communication may become sharp and/or edgy.

Under pressure, Mars energy can be expressed as a clash of wills. When Mars in Taurus challenges Moon (feelings) at today 4:23PM ET, the result can be a stubborn, seething, silent stand-off. Once Mars moves into Gemini, challenging aspects to Mars may be experienced as a war of words.

Mars-Moon challenge notwithstanding, the last full day of Sun in information junkie Gemini features a balanced connection between the Sun and Moon in humanitarian Aquarius, suggesting you’ll be able to process whatever incisive, sobering news comes across your desk with emotional detachment this morning and early afternoon (you’ve been warned about the possibilities around 4:23PM ET).You’ll need that incisive, sobering mindset to see clearly through the rose-colored glasses offered by a charismatic would-be savior. Why do I say that? Because nebulous Neptune in Pisces pulls focus over the next three days, challenging Mars in Gemini (exact on Wednesday) and tempting us with delicious flights of fancy that can be productive for artists and healers; dangerous for others if you happen to be a fanatic driven to extremes.

And speaking of Wednesday, Moon will be void of course all day — in Pisces. Plan accordingly.

I’ve been meaning to write a few quick words on Greece, whose fiscal crisis is heating up once again. Both horoscopes I’ve seen for this country have planets that are being impacted by the Big T-Square Party among the heavies: Pluto, Uranus and Saturn. Intensity, upheaval, a rooting out of corruption leading to healing transformation — it continues to play out through the rest of this year.

Astro-logical Forecast for Friday 6/17/2011 and the Weekend; Weiner Eclipsed

Less bumpy today. Moon in Capricorn continues to push us to take care of business, but without the fits and starts of yesterday’s harsh contacts from the heavies: Pluto, Saturn and Uranus. And perhaps you’ll find the pressures of the backlog/bottleneck suggested by the lunar eclipse have eased up.

Mind, communication and travel could incline you to the sublime, the optimistic, the escapist or expansive, thanks to supportive contacts to Mercury from rose-colored Neptune and enthusiastic Jupiter. Watch for innovation and possibly genius in your own personal world, as well as the headlines. By Sunday, you may be struck by a profound insight that cuts to the quick or cuts away the fat. It’s all part of this month’s lunar cycle: new ways of thinking that get you out of your comfort zone, so you can progress to the next level. Don’t be afraid to let go.

Your insights may have an especially sober, yet stabilizing effect on a partner or an investment. You can get real without the drama. Moon in humanitarian, independent Aquarius as of Saturday AM cherishes friendship above all else. Perhaps you will be inspired to mix and mingle with your own cherished friends.

Meanwhile, Congressman Anthony Weiner resigned, in what is surely the most important news story of decade. At least for him. Looking at his horoscope (again), it is interesting to note that the New Moon and solar eclipse on June 1st made a challenging square to Weiner’s own Sun, Uranus and Pluto hooked up at 11 to 13 degrees of Virgo. That drive for power; that (apparently) uncontrollable need for risk and excitement; that sense of independence — of being a renegade, an innovator, a ruthless disruptor of the status quo….well? It was suddenly “eclipsed,” wasn’t it? Were you born eleven days into the sign of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces? You may be feeling the effects of this eclipse more than others, too.

Astro-logical Forecast for Thursday 6/16/2011: Saturn, Gay Marriage & You

Keep your grounding cord down, as Moon in practical, make-it-happen Capricorn gets you out of bed, perhaps with a little flash of inspiration or a jolt. Dynamic connections to Moon from disruptive Uranus, ruthlessly investigative Pluto and sobering Saturn keeps this day moving forward, with or without potholes. What revelation/illumination will the fallout from yesterday’s lunar eclipse/Full Moon bring? Another scandal? Keep an eye on this news source for headlines you may not see in your local fish wrap http://www.truth-out.org/news

In light of Saturn’s recent move forward in Libra, which seeks fairness, justice and balance in relationships, I noted several stories in recent headlines about gay marriage, one of the issues I predicted would be front and center during Saturn’s two year transit in the sign of the Scales. The NY State Assembly approved a same-sex marriage bill. Now it has to clear the State Senate http://edition.cnn.com/2011/US/06/15/new.york.gay.marriage/index.html. Meanwhile, a federal judge upheld Judge Vaughn Walker’s decision to strike down California’s gay marriage ban http://www.christianpost.com/news/gay-judges-ruling-on-californias-same-sex-marriage-ban-upheld-51173/

Be patient in areas related to mind, communication, travel and gizmos today. Mercury leaves its home sign of Gemini for the touchy-feely sign of Cancer. Less rational, more intuitive. It’ll take a day or so to adjust. Plus there’s all those waves from yesterday’s lunar event. Eat some potatoes if you’re feeling wobbly.

If you’re wondering how these intense planetary patterns are impacting you personally, consider booking a session to discuss your unique horoscope. Otherwise, if you enjoy reading this daily forecast, please pass it on – and thank you to those of you who already do. Gratitude!

Astro-logical Forecast for Wednesday 6/15/2011: Full Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius

The Full Moon and total lunar eclipse happening at 4:14PM EDT in the sign of Sagittarius illuminates the New Moon agenda set on June 1st. How have new ways of thinking pushed you out of your comfort zone over the past two weeks? What do you need to release in order to move to the next level?

The Full Moon happens at 25 degrees of Gemini/Sagittarius. Wherever this degree falls in your horoscope is where you may be challenged to let go, not necessarily right this minute, but certainly over the next 3 months and 20-odd days (this time span corresponds to the duration of the eclipse).

For a meditation on the power of an eclipse — and especially this eclipse in Gemini/Sagittarius — you could do worse than rent the film CONTACT http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118884/ starring Jodie Foster. This film is worth seeing just for the opening titles. Camera pulls back from planet Earth, leaving the solar system, into the vastness of space. As we travel, we hear sound — radio waves transmitted decades ago, still beaming their way through space. The farther away from Earth we travel, the older the radio transmissions get. We are traveling back in time! And then…silence.

What happens in the silence? Or, as in the case of a lunar eclipse, the sudden total darkness. How does it make you feel? Back in 1997, when CONTACT was first released, I saw it in a crowded theater. For some people, the silence was unnerving. Out of their discomfort, they started talking. They just couldn’t be still and BE. I challenge you to not be so unnerved.

In CONTACT, Jodie Foster gets to travel into space, allegedly on a machine devised by an alien intelligence. What does she find at her destination? Apparently her heart’s desire, sprung from her own thoughts and mindset. Imagine your thoughts blasted into outer space or some other “big picture” arena, and you get a sense of the extraordinary potential of this Gemini/Sagittarius eclipse. Out of your thoughts, your life takes form. Don’t believe me? Hold a question — or just an image — in your mind. Then let it go. See how long it takes for you to notice a response to your question — or something related to the image you had — manifesting in your life.

Another reason to rent the film: it was released in 1997, fourteen years ago, making it the halfway point of America’s Saturn cycle (Saturn cycles are 28-30 years long). How has our collective consciousness evolved since then?

The Sabian Symbol for 25 degrees of Sagittarius is “A chubby boy on a hobbyhorse.” Just imagine the adventures that child is having in his mind while “riding” that horse. And when he grows up, presumably having trimmed the fat, imagine him making those adventures real. Food for thought!

Astro-logical Forecast for Tuesday 6/14/2011: The Republican Presidential Candidates, Briefly

In your own personal world, today’s Moon in optimistic Sagittarius, a sign that needs to tell the world its opinion on everything, could lift your spirits higher than the recent moody bastard Moon in Scorpio vibe in effect until 10:38PM EDT last night. Or it could add hot air to a simmering situation.

The Moon is waxing full — and will be exactly full Wednesday at 4:14PM EDT, coinciding with an especially long total eclipse. Emotions — and opinions — may well run high. Release of whatever is not working likely arrives after this especially potent Full Moon, which I’ll write more about tomorrow.

Yesterday’s debate among the Republicans who (so far) would be President happened during a void of course Moon, which suggests it was of no consequence. Perhaps the serious contenders haven’t joined the party yet. But a look at the horoscopes of these contenders reveals some interesting patterns. The dominant element of their respective Suns and Moons is Fire. Cain is a Sag with Moon likely in me-first Aries. Pawlenty is a Sag with Moon either in Aries or Pisces. Bachman is an Aries with Moon in (needing to be) socially significant Aquarius. Gingrich is a Gemini with Moon in Sag. Ron Paul is a Leo with Moon in Taurus, suggesting a need to make things “the way they should be”. Santorum is a Taurus with Moon in Aquarius, fixed in his ways — as is Paul. Mitt Romney stands out with Sun and Moon both in Water Signs: Sun in Pisces; Moon in Scorpio.

I’d write more, but I’m traveling today. To be continued…

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