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Note that I do use astrological jargon in The Forecast in my effort to show how the planetary patterns are reflected in mundane events. I explain what the jargon symbolizes, so that all who want to understand the connections between astrology and the news may do so. However, I do not use astrological jargon in personal consultations, just plain English.
Astro-logical Forecast for Tuesday 6/12/2012: Jupiter in Gemini
/in The ForecastOK, break’s over. Moon entered me-me-me Aries at 12:21AM ET — with considerable enthusiasm, mind you, courtesy of a supportive connection to jolly Jupiter. What bold charge will you be leading today? A sudden disruption to the momentum, coupled with a power play or emotional catharsis may be in store around 4-6PM ET, when that headstrong Moon collides with rebel Uranus and transformational Pluto. There may be plenty more to talk about, especially if some insensitive type steps on more than one set of toes around 9:05PM ET.
Countering the intensity and likely volatility of the day is a stabilizing connection to the Sun by Saturn (structure, judgement) in rational Libra, exact at 8:14AM ET on Wednesday. Which influence will prevail in your own personal world?
More on Jupiter’s ingress into Gemini. Traditional astrology holds that Jupiter is in its detriment when in Gemini. Why? Because Jupiter symbolizes depth and expansion, as in deep thoughts that become belief systems embraced the world over. Gemini is more comfortable with the immediate news of the day, a story that generates buzz with titillating detail, often soon forgotten. Why? Because another “breaking news” story is sure to come along any minute, distracting us from efforts to explore an issue in-depth. If you have ever worked in a newsroom, you know what I’m talking about. Jupiter in Gemini can be great at coming up with tons of ideas, snippets of information and sides to a story — but it needs serious help when it comes to turning those ideas into workable solutions to serious problems.
Jupiter was last in Gemini on June 30, 2000 through July 13, 2001. If you have a key planet in Gemini, you would have likely experienced a period of expansion and reward in whatever area of life that planet represents in your horoscope. For example, if your Midheaven is Gemini, the reward would likely have been in your profession. Jupiter will be in Gemini until June 26, 2013. It turns retrograde on October 16, 2012 and direct on January 30, 2013. It will spend two months at 15 and 16 degrees of Gemini and another two months at 6 and 7 degrees of Gemini, so if you have a key point in your horoscope at those degrees, take note.
In 2012, you may also reap the rewards of transiting Jupiter more directly if you have major points or planets in the first half of Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. For everyone else, look to where Gemini falls in your horoscope for the area of life that’s up for a burst of optimism and expansion — or where you may find yourself overextended. If you don’t know your horoscope, consider giving me a call and booking a consultation — especially if you are an Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn born in the first half of those signs. You’ve either been going through major life changes or you will any minute now. This applies to anyone with Moon, Ascendant or Midheaven in those signs.
From the headlines: on a day with transformational Pluto and technogeek Uranus squaring mental Mercury, Apple announced upgrades in it product line. In other news, a novel program to get drivers to avoid traffic jams (Mercury rules transportation) and an alleged breakthrough in battery technology, which could be good for electric cars.
Astro-logical Forecast for Monday 6/11/2012: Brainstorm Alert
/in The ForecastHappy Monday! And how was your “perfectly lovely weekend”? Mine went as forecast, so much that I couldn’t even bring myself to focus on the first day of the work week until now — and wouldn’t you know it, the Moon is void of course all day in intuitive Pisces, not to enter fiery Aries until 12:21AM ET on Tuesday.
As regular readers of this forecast know, when the Moon is void, we may experience unexpected twists in our efforts to move in a straight line. Crises that crop up later turn out to be much ado about nothing. Your waitress may greet you with a cheerful “Good Morning!”, even though it’s 2PM in the afternoon. Or you may be in the middle of writing an astro-logical forecast, and someone who was supposed to show up on your doorstep at 11AM wants to know if he can be there in ten minutes (apologies for the delayed forecast — and presumably you’re all just going with the flow!).
Today’s dreamy Pisces Moon got off to a super-charged start this morning. While you were sleeping, Moon was opposed by aggressive Mars (3:16Am ET) and squared by the Sun (6:41AM ET), suggesting possible clashes of will that may have manifested in your dreams (mine sure did!) and another hit of whatever revolutionary/visionary communication and mindset you projected as part of your New Moon agenda three weeks ago.
Innovation and revelation in thought, communication and transportation are especially strong today, as mental Mercury is squared and energized by brilliant, status quo disrupting Uranus (1:42PM ET) and opposed by ruthless, corruption-exposing Pluto (9:04PM ET). This should make for truly offbeat headlines — like this one about the US Secretary of Commerce allegedly involved in a weird traffic accident, which the latest press release says may have been as a result of a “seizure” (which sounds very Mercury square Uranus to me).
But wait — there’s more! Geminis around the world are dancing for joy because Jupiter, the cosmic sugar daddy moves into Gemini at 1:22PM ET. I will write more on this in tomorrow’s forecast, because if I don’t ship this now, it won’t show up in your mailbox for another hour. I’ll only say this: Jupiter at 1 degree of Gemini will likely trigger the New Moon/solar eclipse we had at 1 Gemini on May 20th. I anticipate a release of a bottleneck of information that allows us to see more clearly into the murky depths.
Stay tuned…
Astro-logical Forecast for Friday 6/8/2012 & A Perfectly Lovely Weekend
/in The ForecastAhhhhh…a sigh of relief, as the edge is finally softened after a week of challenging connections among the planets. Today we’ve got Moon — which refers to the reigning need of the day — still in humanitarian, rebel-with-a-cause Aquarius. The need is to be socially significant, and it is aided and abetted by lovely connections from loving Venus and the Sun. Add to this mix an inspired connection between mental Mercury and ethereal Neptune at 9:50PM ET, and you have a Friday night that’s ripe for something sublime.
An exuberant connection between expansive Jupiter and the Moon hits at 2:33PM ET on Saturday (watch for indulgent purchases or consumption), keeping spirits lifted. Moon enters Pisces less than an hour later, at 3:22PM ET, supporting the inspired/sublime Mercury-Neptune connection left over from Friday. Plan a suitable rose-colored escape.
Sunday brings us more “go with the flow” Moon-in-Pisces energy…and no cranky aspects to the planets whatsoever…at least among those closest to Earth. We’ll talk again about the hum of the approaching challenge between rebel Uranus and ruthless Pluto (exact June 24th) some other time. Yes, this powerful pattern has been reflected in the headlines for months, especially in stories of upheaval, corruption and power struggles — and it will continue to do so. For now, enjoy the relative peace and quiet in the heavens. Ahhhhh…..
Astro-logical Forecast for Thursday 6/7/2012: Contents Under Pressure
/in The ForecastMental Mercury moves into Cancer at 7:16AM ET, signaling a shift in how we think, travel, communicate and deal with our electronic gizmos. Cancer is a Water sign, driven by emotions and a need for emotional security. That’s quite different from the cerebral, fast-talking, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants quality that drives Mercury in Gemini. It may take a day or two for our brains to adjust, so be patient today in all matters of communication and mobility. Patience and the ability to count to ten may be especially handy the closer we get to 10:30PM ET, when a clash of wills or other explosive outburst arrives on the scene. Let’s hope we don’t see too much of that in the headlines…
Moon is in Aquarius as of 10:17AM ET (after a brief void that no one will likely notice). Aquarius is a friendly sign, ready to help your humanitarian cause or hook you up with a fresh group of contacts, the more unconventional the better. Aquarius can also be quite the stubborn rebel, which could well add fuel to the potential outburst noted in the previous paragraph.
Astro-logical Forecast for Wednesday 6/6/2012
/in The ForecastAnother day of forging ahead, climbing that mountain, executing that strategy. Moon continues through enterprising Capricorn, supported by an easy connection from action-oriented Mars at 12:33PM ET. Yes, there is a challenge to the Moon from stern Saturn at 10:29PM ET, which may end your day with a serious focus. Be aware that willful Mars clashes with the Sun (ego drives) tomorrow at 10:30PM ET, suggesting a build up of tension that ends in a sudden burst of energy. A trip to the gym or other physical work out could be a very good thing indeed…
Meanwhile…surprise! Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin gets to keep his job, as many predicted he would. So what’s the surprise? First, that it wasn’t such a close call at all. With 93% of precincts reporting as of 12:08AM, Walker got 53.9% of the vote; Barrett got 45.5%. Not surprising: more women voted for Barrett than Walker. Super-duper surprising: a majority of voters — presumably those who also voted for Walker — said if the election were held today, they would vote for Obama over Romney. Conclusion: as much as we may say we want change, it is hard to actually make a change. Perhaps that is why so much change seems to come from external sources, rather than from within. Hmmmm…