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Astro-logical Forecast for Tuesday 1/28/2014: The State of the Union; Notes on Neptune; Jamie Dimon Update
/in The ForecastAn enterprising, practical Moon in Capricorn facilitates action today, accompanied by a jolt or revelation around 3:01PM ET, followed by a power play or catharsis around 7:35PM ET. That’s when the Moon will make contact with the Uranus-Pluto square, a.k.a. The Planetary Pattern Everyone Should Be Talking About. You’re more likely to feel the potentially empowering push if you were born around the 1st of April, July, October and January…or if you have a planet or angle between 8 and 14 degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn. If you don’t know what degrees your planets are at, order an Astro-Basics Report, described here.
The rest of the evening is marked by exuberant and potentially indulgent connections to the Moon from expansive Jupiter in nurturing Cancer and Venus (money, love, women, beauty) in status-seeking Capricorn. If exuberance and indulgence are on your calendar, good for you — especially if you’re planning to network. If it’s a major purchase you’re considering — especially of an aesthetic nature — you may want to consider it twice, given that Venus is still retrograde. Conventional astro-logical wisdom suggests a stronger possibility of paying too much when this planet appears to be moving backwards in the cosmos.
Add to this mix the focus on power and resources (who has them; who doesn’t) suggested by patterns discussed in yesterday’s forecast, empathy and/or rose-colored glasses (Neptune) running wild, plus an egalitarian, humanitarian, communicative connection between the Aquarius Sun and rebel/technogeek Uranus in pioneering Aries, and there’s your backdrop for President Obama’s State of the Union address. Ooh, lookie — the sneak peek reports that one focus of the speech will be income inequality, and that Obama plans to sign an order increasing the minimum wage for certain workers. Immigration (who has a certain empowered status; who doesn’t) is also on the agenda.
President Obama is a Leo with Moon in Gemini. He shines with a need to inform. His Leo Sun is squared by nebulous Neptune, suggesting a need for a vision, perhaps — or that he may project an ideal. He may have experienced a bewildering sense of ego — or others may be bewildered by him. Heck, there are still plenty of people who do not believe he was born in America. Currently, Obama’s Gemini Moon is being squared by Neptune, so themes of bewilderment/empathy/vision/spirituality/dreaminess are likely “up” for him now — as discussed in a post last week.
So let’s take a look at the woman who is giving the Republican rebuttal to the State of the Union. She is Cathy McMorris Rodgers. She is a Gemini with Moon in Leo (5/22/69 – in Salem, OR). She informs with a need to shine. Her Gemini Sun is opposed by nebulous Neptune in her birth chart, suggesting a similar bewildering ego experience or projection, as well as a need for vision and other Neptunian themes (intangibles, e.g., vision, spirits, music, etc.). Her Sun currently being squared by transiting Neptune. Weird, huh? We know from her official biography that she went to a Christian college, and the first paragraph of that bio reads like a dream come true. How intriguing to note on a left-wing website a post — with no concrete link to solid documented proof — asserting that she spent part of her childhood in Canada. With strong Neptune in a horoscope, it may be challenging for some to believe you’re for real. Unlike President Obama, Rodgers has Neptune in an obsessive connection to her natal Mercury (mindset, communication), suggesting a greater need for idealism in her thinking. Obama has Mercury configured with expansive Jupiter, suggesting a need to think in “big picture” terms — perhaps too big at times. It will be interesting to see where Rodgers is at from mid-2015 to mid-2016, when other planetary patterns in her horoscope will suggest a need for prominence.
Astro-logical follow-up: a few months ago, I mentioned that right about now, we could expect another startling move involving JPMorgan Chase President and CEO Jamie Dimon, whose horoscope we’ve been following for a couple of years. His horoscope is directly impacted by the status quo-disrupting Uranus-Pluto square, and two years is about how long it takes for these slow-moving outer planets to finish up whatever big change and wild ride they are symbolically effecting…and is about how long it feels like this particular forecast is taking me to write. Anyway, surprise, surprise — throughout all of the turmoil JPMorgan Chase has gone through in the past two years, including scandal, losses and ginormous fines — Mr. Dimon, whose salary was cut in half some time ago, was given a hefty raise.
The astrology of Japan, Caroline Kennedy and a few TV news networks has been on my mind — will endeavor to fill you in sometime this week, along with a forecast for the New Moon on Thursday.
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Astro-logical Forecast for Monday 1/27/2014: Sneak Peek at the Week
/in The ForecastGood Morning!
The work week is off to a high-flying start with the Moon in fiery, opinionated Sagittarius. It’s aided and abetted by cooperative connections to mental Mercury and action hero Mars, suggesting an ease of forward motion — at least until 5PM ET, when the Moon goes void of course with a sigh. Get it off your desk by then, or wait until just after midnight ET to ship something you wish to be of consequence. After 5PM ET you can chill and enjoy the twists that may crop up in some pointless gambol.
Moon voids for the week: Wednesday 11:47AM ET – 11:33PM ET; Friday 11:45PM ET to 10:45PM ET. We’re going to be experiencing these 9-12 hour voids every few days through the rest of this month and February. And while I’m thinking of rest, just a heads up that Mercury — the bane of electronic gizmos — will turn retrograde on February 6th, offering us the opportunity to review, reconnect, reorganize and recharge until February 28th. BACK UP YOUR COMPUTERS NOW.
We are in the balsamic phase of the lunar cycle, a.k.a., the dark side of the Moon. Time to wrap up the projects you started at the beginning of the month and clear your desks for the next New Moon, happening Thursday at 4:38PM ET. During this phase we may feel listless or restless, as we intuitively sense that something new is just around the corner, but we don’t know what. This is especially likely during the long voids.
The biggest planetary shifts of the week happen on Friday, though they will be felt in the days between now and then. First, Jupiter — the cosmic sugar daddy and planet of reward and expansion — will oppose ruthless, potent Pluto. Heavy aspects between these two planets often bring “news from underground,” as well as breaking news on resources (energy, currency) and power (who has it; who doesn’t and all the dirt behind it). With Jupiter in Cancer and Pluto in Capricorn, headlines may spotlight the needs of corporations/governments vs. the need for home/emotional security. This is the second of three Jupiter-Pluto oppositions in this cycle; the first one was on August 6th; the third one will be on April 20th. Look back to August and expect a repeat of themes active in your life at then, especially if you have a planet or angle around 11-13 degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn.
Also happening on Friday: Venus, planet of love, money, women and aesthetics turns direct. Did you review your finances this month? Good. Fall madly for a hot new thing? You may have second thoughts in the next month or so, as our social expression and tastes return to “normal”.
I’ll do a round-up of the news in the next forecast.
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Astro-logical Forecast for Friday 1/24/2014 & the Weekend: A Vision for Obama?
/in The ForecastAn easy flow of inventive and impassioned thought and communication is one potential of this day, egged on by a intense, depth-seeking Moon in Scorpio. How does it all relate to the New Moon agenda you set on January 1st? Why do I ask? Because today (Friday) also starts off with the Third Quarter Moon, suggesting a significant piece of information or action taken on said agenda. And yes, it may be especially ambitious or weighty, given the challenge between mental Mercury and “get real” Saturn written about earlier this week, exact Saturday (a.k.a. “Saturn’s Day”) at 6:56AM ET. However, this does not mean that your Friday Night Happy Hour has to be a downer; on the contrary, lunar aspects are rather buoyant, lightening the Moon in Scorpio just a tad.
Moon will be void almost all day on Saturday — from 8:55AM ET to 10:13PM ET — avoid the malls; expect the unexpected; go with the (likely intense) Moon in Scorpio flow. After the void, Moon enters gamboling/gambling Sagittarius, likely lifting spirits and facilitating a need to broaden horizons — and this carries us through Sunday and into Monday.
Meanwhile, I’ve gotten a few emails about President Obama and what’s up with his horoscope. I haven’t taken the time to study it in-depth, but last weekend it was discussed at a conference, where a colleague pointed out a measurement suggesting that nebulous Neptune would be pulling focus this year and next. I found it fascinating to note three stories about Obama this week, all of which espoused Neptunian themes! First, he went all charitable (Neptune!) on us, saying he planned to focus on “income equality” for the rest of his term. In fact, it’s going to be a big focus in next week’s State of the Union speech.
Then he said that marijuana was no more dangerous than alcohol, both of which are Neptunian escapes. And now he’s scheduled a meeting with Pope Francis on March 27th — on a day with Moon in Pisces (ruled by Neptune) — and let’s hope the meeting happens in the morning, before it goes void of course. More vision and more compassion are two potentials we could expect from someone going through a heavy Neptune emphasis. Another potential would be bewilderment or bewildering behavior. Coincidence or conspiracy? Time will tell…
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Astro-logical Forecast for Thursday 1/23/2014: Love, Money & Fashion Statements
/in The ForecastMoon is in people-pleasing Libra until 4:43PM ET — void of course. But I told you this yesterday, so you’re prepared, right? Go with the flow; take care of what is routine. Chill. Meditate. Please do not make mountains out of molehills, which so often happens during voids. Chill!
Libra refers to partnerships, especially marriage, and Venus, which rules Libra, is currently retrograde — until January 31st — and this can put a stress on relationship. And even though yesterday was filled with jarring aspects, I was certainly jarred to read that The Captain and Tennille are filing for divorce after 39 years of marriage. Cue “Love Will Keep Us Together” now, please.
Of course I looked at their horoscopes, and both have transits involving the 10th house (public status) and the 3rd house (mindset). In the Captain’s case, it’s a Neptune thing: [he] “seemed blindsided by the break-up. ‘I don’t know why she filed. I gotta figure it out for myself first.'” That bewilderment he’s feeling? That is Neptune. In Tennille’s case, it’s a Saturn thing — which could be a reach for ambition or a need to cut losses….or just to cut. As the song goes, “Whatever.”
You may recall in an earlier post that Venus retrograde in Capricorn was likely to be reflected in stories of outrageous purchases for the sake of social status. “We are broke, have an unconscionable amount in credit card debt already, and this Inaugural is killing us!!” wrote Maureen McDonnell, wife of the then-Governor of Virginia, to her still-husband. She really, really needed a dress to wear to a ball. They have just been indicted — for accepting status-enhancing gifts — including a dress — from a businessman who allegedly expected certain favors in return.
Meanwhile, in the ongoing series of stories we can expect to see about wealth inequality (thank you Uranus square Pluto and Saturn in Scorpio), Oxfam released a report stating that 85 people on this planet have as much wealth as 3.5 billion of the poorest among us, which is more than half the world’s population. This just as the elite of the world gather at Davos to discuss the state of the world economy. Actor Matt Damon was there — to alert the world to its impending water crisis. Thank you, Neptune in Pisces. And thank you, Matt Damon, for trying to do something good for humanity.
I think it’s time to have a look at what kind of pants the Norwegian curling team will be wearing at the Winter Olympics…
This light blue is brought to you by today’s Moon in Libra, as well as this soft rose. Neither of these colors will be worn by the Norwegian curling team at the Winter Olympics. Contact me if you’d like to schedule a personal astro-logical consultation.
Astro-logical Forecast for Wednesday 1/22/2014: Remain in Balance
/in The ForecastAnother day with Moon in Libra, seeking balance, peace and appreciation in relationship. If it feels like the day moves at a faster or more dynamic pace as of late last night, that’s because the Moon makes contact with six planets today; yesterday, there was only one.
I’ve noted this before, but between now and 2015, every time the Moon enters Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn (i.e., once a week), it makes contact with the never-ending Uranus-Pluto square, a.k.a., the Planetary Pattern Everyone Should Be Talking About. What that suggests is the potential for disruption, revelation, power plays and catharsis, especially for those with planets or angles around 8-15 degrees of those signs (if you do not know the degrees of your planets and angles, order the Really Helpful Astro-Basics Report). Moon made contact with rebel Uranus at 1:22AM ET, followed by perspicacious Pluto at 6:53AM ET, so if you found the last 12 hours especially intense, you may be personally affected by the never-ending Uranus-Pluto square. Mark January 28th on your calendars, which is the next time the Moon will engage with this powerful pattern.
Whatever dust that may have been kicked up last night can now settle, buoyed by the optimism of a big hit from jolly Jupiter at 9:20AM ET, followed by an indulgent hit from Venus at 1:06PM ET. An easy connection to the diplomatically-inclined Libra Moon from rocket scientist Mercury in Aquarius at 7PM ET helps sort things out in a rational and inventive manner. If you’re up late on the East Coast or having dinner on the West Coast, you may be experiencing an impassioned exchange or exercise or will, courtesy of a hook-up to the Moon from action hero Mars.
Get it off your desk today; the Moon goes void at 10:50PM ET…and doesn’t enter Scorpio (the next sign) until 4:43PM ET tomorrow. That’ll be a day of no impulse shopping, no making mountains out of molehills…just go with the flow and enjoy whatever delays and twists may crop up in your efforts to move purposefully forward in a straight line.
And now, the news. I’m seeing plenty of Venus retrograde-themed stories, as manners, money, relationships and aesthetics continue to be up for review. Here’s a bit from a doctor about the etiquette of using beepers and cellphones. Here’s the complete guide to etiquette for people who use LinkedIn. More details have emerged in the story of the 71 year-old former cop who killed a movie theater-goer who refused to stop texting during the previews. In New Jersey, the nastiness continues in the Chris Christie Bridgegate scandal. If you haven’t seen Jimmy Fallon and Bruce Springsteen’s cutting musical take on the whole affair, here’s the link. Why is it so cutting? Because Gov. Christie idolizes Bruce Springsteen. Ouch.
Meanwhile, here’s a stunning comparison of ads for certain toys marketed to girls — then and now. I loved the game Candyland when I was a child, but today’s packaging just looks creepy…am I right? And– on the Venus retrograde subject of reviewing finances, here’s an email from a happy reader:
You’re welcome — and the website she’s talking about is www.unclaimed.org — for those who are new to this forecast…
Last, but not least — a salute to a stargazer that just hit the NYT homepage. I’d never heard of John Gibson, but apparently he invented a telescope that anyone could use to study the heavens. A quick glance at his horoscope shows Neptune running wild — suggesting a need for spiritual pursuits vs. the material. He lived for many years as a monk. Gibson never patented his invention, so other companies profited from his genius. That genius is suggested by an exact contact between mental Mercury and innovative Uranus. Interesting to note the heavy aspect discussed in yesterday’s forecast — Mercury square Saturn — is also in Gibson’s horoscope — and it is being supercharged now by the Uranus-Pluto square. Time for Gibson’s weighty ideas to gain prominence, don’t you think? He just passed away at age 98. Here’s the obit…
This light blue is brought to you by today’s Moon in Libra, as well as this soft rose.