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Astro-logical Forecast for Friday 4/29/2011 and the Weekend: Royal Wedding
/in The ForecastIt’ll take until 1:33PM NY time for the Moon to finally get into gear in the impulsive, headstrong, pioneering sign of Aries. Too bad there’s not much of a work day (on the East Coast, anyway) to set the world on fire. On the other hand, the Moon void should allow you the slack you need to blow off work to watch the Royal Wedding, unless you happen to sleep through your alarm (the void carries that distinct possibility). But you can probably get away with that, too.
The wedding, which is scheduled to begin at 11AM in London, should be a full-fledged regalia occasion, with royal Leo rising at that time. And with six planets in the 9th house, which refers to broadcast media and a world view, among other things, it’s definitely an event for the whole planet to share. Is it the best date and time to get married? Well, it would not have been my first choice. Not only is the Moon void, but it is in the end of a cycle (the New Moon is on Tuesday), and thus not a preferred time to launch a new venture. Oh, but what a day for a celebration and belief in a dream come true.
Moon hooks up with erratic Uranus at 7PM EST, which suggests the potential for a jolt or some other excitement. On Saturday, Moon continues its charge through Aries, with a mixed bag of emotional intensity, happily hooking up with loving Venus one minute…and being rejected by controlling Saturn on the next. That’s the morning. Late in the day — 8:16PM EST, we’ll see Venus opposed by Saturn, suggesting a potential wet blanket or “let’s get serious” feel to your Date Night. But wait — what about that jubilant, “believe in the impossible” (and act on it) connection between horny Mars and expansive Jupiter, happening right after midnight? Hmmm. I wonder how many marriage proposals will happen over the weekend, inspired by the Wedding of the Year?
Do your yard sale shopping on Saturday. Sunday is not the time for impulsive shopping. If your Date Night is a bust, hopefully you’ll find some other physical thing to do. Sunday the Moon goes void at 11:20AM EST — still in Aries, and still under that expansive Mars-Jupiter vibe. I will definitely be getting out of the house — into the woods — or perhaps a golf course near you.
Astro-logical Forecast for Thursday 4/28/2011: Obama Birth Certificate Drama
/in The ForecastFrom the sublime to the ridiculous. That’s how this day may swing, with Moon wandering aimlessly through Pisces…all day, with no other exact planetary aspects. If your day involves driving on the road, or operating any form of heavy machinery, put your grounding cord down and pay extra special careful attention. Otherwise, go with the flow — and be prepared to adjust your agenda to any twists that come your way. Keep in mind that crises that spring up during Moon voids are often “much ado about nothing.” Don’t panic!
Wasn’t yesterday a trip? Might it be apt to label the Obama birth certificate drama a case of “emotional overkill,” as suggested by the challenge between obsessive Pluto and loving Venus? Donald Trump, whose chart I’ve discussed in prior forecasts, is apparently living his horoscope to infinity and beyond. Trump is a mercurial Gemini, driven by Moon in outrageous, opinionated Sagittarius. This gentleman needs to tell the world what he thinks, likely in the hopes in will attract the love he is terribly anxious about receiving. He has Leo rising, which conveys an image of regal confidence; some might find it pompous. His Mars, which refers to how he needs to get things done, sits simmering in his 12th house, near the rising sign (likely anger issues), also in the sign of Leo, a placement that astrologer Grant Lewi notes “gets away with murder.” Right now nebulous Neptune is opposing Trump’s Ascendant (Leo rising), suggesting the potential for confusion, sacrifice and/or utter fantasy in areas of self-image and public image. And Neptune will be hanging over that point in Trump’s horoscope until 2012. Don’t go away folks; the show is just starting…
Astro-logical Forecast for Wednesday 4/27/2011:When Pluto Attacks
/in The ForecastMoon entered dreamy Pisces just before 1AM EDT and hooked up with Neptune, ruler of oceans and rose-colored glasses shortly thereafter. Anyone have any especially fantastic dreams? In other news, read yesterday’s forecast for notes on today’s exact connections between Pluto, Sun and Venus, with these additions: first, Venus-Pluto often coincides with emotional overkill, and sometimes with witchy-bitchy women….or a backlash against women. Perhaps we’ll see a blurb about efforts to defund womens’ health programs, which, as everyone knows, are solely responsible for the 14 trillion dollar debt carried by the taxpayers of the United States. (See? That was an example of emotional overkill).
Second, we’re likely to see news from underground, more secrets in government institutions revealed and stories about energy resources hitting the headlines. And, as if on cue, check out this story that just appeared, “Disturbing Revelations in Probe of Possible Gas Price Manipulation” http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/04/disturbing-revelations-in-probe-of-possible-gas-price-manipulation/1 Also noting headlines reporting radiation levels elevated at an Ohio nuclear plant, a volcano spewing ash in Ecuador and a couple of minor (under 6.0) earthquakes.
Depth and smooth, coordinated focus can carry you along until 3:52PM EDT, when Moon goes void — again — for almost 48 hours. If you look at your calendar for March 31 and April 1st, we had a similar pattern in effect: Moon floating along in the sign of Pisces, dreamily embracing whatever is intangible. Plan a short escape between this afternoon and 1:33PM EDT Friday — even if if just for a few hours.
Astro-logical Forecast for Tuesday 4/26/2011:When Neptune Runs Wild
/in The ForecastMoon goes void-of-course at 7:28AM EDT in the socially significant, “who loves ya, buddy” sign of Aquarius, where it will wander through the entire day, buoyed by a philosophical, communicative connection to expansive Jupiter. Be open to innovative twists in whatever you have on your plate. Despite the detached, cerebral approach Moon in Aquarius prefers, emotional encounters can run deep. A chance to purge, to clarify, to transform in relationships is suggested by ruthless Pluto challenging loving Venus and grooving with the Sun in security-building, sensually indulgent Taurus. The aspect is exact Wednesday, but has been in effect for the past couple of days.
Yet another layer to the next few days: nebulous Neptune, running wild, suggesting a desire to not look at all the icky hard news stuff (honestly, I just can’t bring myself to read the latest Wikileaks release on the Gitmo detainees), even though it’s all over the news. Or yet another front page story about water, as anticipated in previous forecasts http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/25/a-21st-century-water-forecast/?hp Preference instead is for the spiritual, the aesthetic, the intangible — or an escape, like the fairytale wedding of a real-life prince in a faraway land. Hey, it could happen.
Astro-logical Forecast for Monday 4/25/2011:Moanin’ and Such
/in The ForecastPractical connections between Moon in networking, socially significant Aquarius and Saturn (structure, discipline) and Mercury (mind, travel, communication) set the tone for the day. You could take stock of all your “brilliant” decisions and output over the past few weeks — how are they holding up?
This week, Moon will be void of course as follows:
TUESDAY 4/26: Void as of 7:26AM EDT…all day
WEDNESDAY: 4/27: 12:57AM Moon enters Pisces…then goes void at 3:52 PM EDT
THURSDAY 4/28: Moon void in Pisces all day
FRIDAY 4/29: Moon enters Aries at 1:33PM EDT
See if you notice any twists in scheduled plans during the void periods or a feeling that energy is stalled. Use the time to brainstorm, go with the flow and adjust your expectations graciously. Avoid impulse purchases or launching any agenda that you would like to be of consequence.