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Astro-logical Forecast for Friday 1/6/2012 & The Weekend: Rick Santorum and Other Mind-Blowing Potential
/in The ForecastMore buzz on Friday as Moon continues in information-junkie Gemini, and Mercury (mind, communication, travel) pulls strong focus through the entire weekend. Really, this is an apt time for big, bold, innovative, inspired — possibly revolutionary — statements and ideas. For details on the Mercury connections please see forecasts posted earlier this week. I’ll be seizing the day by launching a redesigned website on Saturday. Just think — you’ll never have to search for an astro-logical forecast again; you’ll be able to sign up on the site and have forecasts delivered to your emailbox as soon as they are posted. Won’t that be fun?
No exact planetary aspects happen on Friday until just before the witching hour. One is a lovely connection between Moon and Venus (sweet!); the other is a potentially combative challenge between Moon and Mars (action/aggression). Hmmm. Watch for brief flare-ups of temper and see if you can find a positive channel for that rambunctious energy — it is Friday night, after all…
On Saturday Moon goes void at 2:52PM ET for 73 minutes, and then flows into emotional-security seeking Cancer. Note the potential for a jolt, flash or other upset around 5:58PM ET, when Moon is challenged by rebel Uranus. Emotions may be running high, as we are building to a Full Moon in the sign of the Crab at 2:30AM ET Monday. But first we’ll need to adjust to Mercury’s shift from outrageously opinionated Sagittarius to ambitious, strategic Capricorn at 1:34AM Sunday. Given the rush of energy channeled into mental Mercury by expansive, enthusiastic Jupiter and Uranus, the mad scientist, more than one circuit — or mind — may be blown. Could be exciting.
Speaking of mad scientists and minds being blown, I haven’t been paying much attention to the current marathon race for the White House, since I’m not a big fan of reality TV shows. But Rick Santorum has suddenly captured the limelight, which means something is active in his horoscope — probably Pluto (prominence) or Uranus (sudden breakthroughs) — so let’s see what it is.
Santorum was born May 10, 1958 in Winchester, VA — birth time not available. He’s a Taurus with Moon in Aquarius, which suggests a need to be of social significance, along with the potential to come across as a little detached emotionally, echoed by a Grand Trine which suggests a strong aura of self-sufficiency. There’s also a likely conflict between building material security for himself (Taurus Sun) and helping others (Aquarius Moon); which appears to have manifested as described here http://www.huffingtonpost.com/will-bunch/rick-santorum-surge_b_1185833.html Issues of spirit and what might be called the paranormal — or just plain weird — are also likely prominent.
Santorum’s natal Mars is running wild, suggesting action/aggression/machismo taking over the horoscope (perhaps reflected in his staunchly anti-gay credo); but given that Mars in is the sensitive sign of Pisces (“Macho” is not the first word that comes to mind when I think of Pisces), perhaps this drive is overcompensating…for…?? But what’s hot right now is Santorum’s natal Venus (social expression) challenged by ruthless Pluto — hello! — there’s a bit of prominence for you. And this: rebel Uranus currently connecting with Mars (action) and Jupiter (expansion), suggesting “explosive expression, breaking loose, domination”. Amazing.
Astro-logical Forecast for Thursday 1/5/2012: Buzzing Around Town
/in The ForecastI don’t know about you, but I’ve been buzzing around all morning, inspired by the Moon’s move into pixie chatterbox Gemini at 5:44AM ET. If you were feeling “stuck” over the past two days, now you really have no excuses. Get the info you need, sow your seeds,write your pitch. multitask to your heart’s content…and take note of any dreams or flashes of insight that may have hit you before your morning dose of caffeine.
More of the same tomorrow…
Astro-logical Forecast for Wednesday 1/4/2012: Keep Calm & Carry On
/in The ForecastRead yesterday’s forecast for thoughts on Moon in Taurus, where it remains today. Did you notice a strong shift Monday around 5PM ET, when the Moon left fast-paced Aries for the sign of the Bull? I did hear from some readers that they were feeling “stuck”…which is not surprising, given the Taurean need to preserve the status quo (or whatever is most comfortable).
A dynamic connection to the Moon from Mars as I am typing this now at 11:38AM ET, suggests the potential for an easy flow of productivity to carry you through the day.
Astro-logical Forecast for Tuesday 1/3/2012: Go, Go, Go — TIME OUT!
/in The ForecastAll systems are go for what can be a very productive next three weeks. The first official work day of 2012 offers the Moon in steady Taurus, which seeks to establish material security and/or preserve the status quo. Comfort is key! You can be especially resourceful, as suggested by a smooth connection between Moon and regenerative Pluto. Tomorrow (Wednesday), offers more of the same steady vibe.
Writers and other creative thinkers should find this week productive, as Mercury (mind, travel, communication) is blessed by supportive connections from practical Saturn, inspirational Neptune and expansive Jupiter. Those connections will be exact over the weekend, but are in effect now.
The first big planetary shift of the year happens January 23rd at 7:54PM ET — now hear this! Mars will turn retrograde in Virgo…where it will appear to be moving backwards in the sky until April 13th. Mars is the planet of ACTION! Moving backwards is not comfortable. Thus, many people find themselves more irritated, impatient and frustrated than usual when Mars is retrograde. They feel like a truck spinning its wheels in the mud. There is a temptation to JUMP into action — resist the urge!
A more appropriate use of Mars retrograde is to treat it as a major strategy session. Think of a coach calling a time out on the playing field. Mars retrograde is a good time to huddle…and talk about a strategy for ORGANIZATION, (suggested by Mars in VIRGO, the Supreme Organizer), and REPAIR (how Virgos would love to make everything perfect — this is the time!). I hope members of Congress are reading this forecast.
During Mars retrograde, it is suggested that one avoid:
Planning a marriage
Starting a love affair
Getting divorced
Scheduling surgery
Taking title to property
Buying a car
Hiring a new employee (unless it’s a temp)
Starting a new job
Starting a lawsuit
Signing a contract
Starting a war!! (the one who starts it won’t win)
Peace out!
Astro-logical Forecast for Monday 1/2/2012: Still Fired Up?
/in The ForecastStill running on the spark of the New Year celebrations, when everything feels fresh and new? Good on you! You can keep that pioneering feeling going with gusto…with the added focus of ambition suggested by Moon in Aries being challenged by stern Saturn at 2:01PM ET.
Note that when someone else is focusing their ambition, it can be experienced by others as a control, restriction or other “wet blanket”. You could shrug that off with an optimistic sigh, however, at 3:07PM ET, when Moon goes Void until 5:16PM ET. Take a break and enjoy the jolly mood and possible sensual delights suggested by expansive Jupiter’s hook up with Moon in material security-loving Taurus. Had enough good food and wine for the holiday weekend? Perhaps not…
In the headlines, as anticipated…news from outer space (a cool NASA mission to the Moon) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/01/science/space/two-nasa-spacecraft-set-to-orbit-the-moon.html?_r=1&ref=science and reckless headlines out of Los Angeles: with rebel Uranus running wild AND demanding attention in fiery Aries, combined with a sharp challenge between aggressive Mars and Mercury (transportation), the City of Angels found itself plagued by devils randomly torching cars parked underneath apartment buildings http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/02/us/los-angeles-car-firebombings-set-city-on-edge.html?hp More fiery recklessness made headlines in the Philippines http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/02/world/asia/despite-crackdown-philippines-new-year-is-marred-by-fireworks-injuries.html?hp Meanwhile, a federal prison in Lousiana is locked down after fighting broke out on New Year’s Eve….http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/01/us/AP-US-Louisiana-Prison-Lockdown.html?hp
The Mars-Mercury clash will soften as the week progresses…and Moon in Taurus (which is generally NOT a fan of disrupting the status quo) should provide a calming influence…but that rebel Uranus likely be making waves for a while, so please do be careful out there…
In other news, I will be launching a revamped website next Saturday. You will be able to sign up on the site and have these forecasts delivered directly to your email — no more searching for the forecasts — or so my web guru tells me. I don’t think he’s making stuff up…
More anon…