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Astro-logical Forecast for Monday 9/20/2010
/in The Forecast9:09AM NY/6:09 AM LA starts off with a meet-up between nebulous Neptune and the Moon (our reigning need), which then goes void until 4:15PM NY/ 1:15PM. Take note of your dreams. A morning meditation could be transporting — as could other forms of connected bliss. If you have trouble getting out of bed (especially on the West Coast) and otherwise dealing with reality, know that others may be having similar experiences — the “flake factor” is high during these periods — so be patient and flexible — especially with scheduled meetings and set agendas. Doublecheck your calendar and confirm your appointments. If you’re an artist relying on inspiration for a living, today is a good day for brainstorming. For more details on Moon Voids, please see the bonus forecast posted after 8/4/2010 — if you haven’t read it already.
After the Void, Moon will be in watery Pisces, a sign which needs, to quote my teacher, “to identify the ideal, understand impressions and work with the intangible”. Sounds like the afternoon and evening will bring more of the same texture as the morning, only with a mindset and intention that’s actually in gear.
Astro-logical Forecast for Friday 9/17/2010 and the Weekend
/in The Forecast“Bring it on!” “Make it happen!” Did I really write that yesterday? Mother Nature sure made it happen in my neck of the woods: a “tornado-like storm” landed right outside my building in the normally utterly uneventful town of Forest Hills. Talk about a massive release of energy — to be anticipated with all the planetary connections this week. So how was your Thursday?
(Fellow astrologers can analyze the astrology of this event: about 5:40PM Forest Hills, NY 9/16/2010)
I have a confession to make: I don’t always post certain possibilities in this forecast — I prefer to stay positive. After all, planets don’t do things, people do! So I didn’t write yesterday that the Jupiter (expansion) — Uranus (bolt from the blue, shock to the system) in Pisces (water, water everywhere) might bring about certain sudden, unusual, forceful weather — such as a storm! So perhaps I’ll go on record more often. And I’ll remind you all to put together your emergency kit if you haven’t done so already: water, canned food, cash, first aid kit, etc. Put one in your car, too! We are in a volatile planetary cycle – meaning Mother Nature is more inclined to “make it happen” than usual. And it’s hard to forecast exactly where these events will occur. So be prepared. And have a great day!
Aside from further outbursts likely related to the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction that’s exact on Saturday, Friday should feel relatively balanced. Still a good day to get things accomplished, even if you’re leaving work early for a day of atonement. Saturday has plenty of connections to a Moon in the sign of socially significant Aquarius, an air sign (please, no more storms). Sunday should be quieter than Saturday. Monday the Moon is void from 9:09AM – 4:15PM on the East Coast. Read the bonus forecast on 8/4/2010 (all about Moon voids) and phone it in, if you’re living on EST.
Astro-logical Forecast for Thursday 9/16/2010
/in The ForecastIf you’re feeling constructive and pro-active today, the planets will likely support you in your endeavors. Bring it on! Moon is still in “make it happen” Capricorn, facilitating your efforts to climb whatever mountain you’re facing. A communicative connection between Mars, planet of action and investigative Pluto offers even more resolve — especially when it comes to getting right to the heart of the matter at hand. Yes you CAN be enthusiastic about your objectives if you tap into the potentially wildly speculative, sky’s the limit alignment of expansive Jupiter with inventive Uranus (though both of these aspects are exact on Saturday, they’ll likely be in effect all week).
I expect some technological breakthrough to make headlines between now and then, even if it’s just Virgin Mobile offering 300 minutes of phone calls and unlimited texts, internet access and all the social networking apps you can handle — for just $25/month (saw an ad for it on the subway on Wednesday) — how cool is that?
Special note to Pisces, Virgos, Geminis and Sagittarians born in the last two days of their respective signs: yes, it really IS all about you. In what ways are you declaring your independence — a process that’s been going on all summer?
Astro-logical Forecast for Wednesday 9/15/2010
/in The ForecastOff to the races? You could do worse than bolt out of bed this morning, fired up by a challenge to your New Moon agenda. Making any adjustments to your process? Enthusiasm and indulgence in “big picture” thinking likely rule the morning, followed by a brief Moon void from 2:51PM – 4:30PM (Angelenos, adjust your lunch hour accordingly). After that, a more practical — but no less ambitious — vibe as Moon moves into “make it happen” Capricorn for a stay until late Friday evening. You can get a lot accomplished over the next few days — see how many items you can cross off your list before the weekend.
Astro-logical Forecast for Tuesday 9/14/2010
/in The ForecastMoon in Sagittarius is a perfect time to express your opinion — so stand up and be counted — get out and vote if there’s an election happening in your state. There is no void-of-course Moon to blame things on if the results don’t go your way — underdogs and surprise upsets are not especially favored. My concern is that much of the campaign leading up to this election happened during Mercury retrograde, suggesting a certain amount of confusion about what each candidate actually stands for. Do your own research and cast your ballot.
This concludes the public service portion of today’s forecast.
Two shifts today: first, Mars moves into sexy Scorpio, adding further intensity to relationships — in the form of depth (on the plus side) and/or control (on the down side). Over the next several weeks, resist the urge to indulge in vengeance, especially over petty grievances. Endeavor to take the high road with honor and integrity (even among thieves). Scorpio can build all the way up to Heaven and all the way down to Hell. The choice is yours.
Second, Pluto turns direct at 2 degrees of Capricorn. If you are a Capricorn, Cancer, Aries or Libra born around December 24-26, March 23-25, June 24-26 or September 25-27, prepare yourself for third and final round of whatever forces have resulted in a major change in perspective over the past year, not unlike a phoenix rising from the ashes. If you weren’t born on those days and you’ve been experiencing some kind of intense transformation — or the pressure to have one — your Moon or other acutely sensitive point (such as your Rising Sign) might be affected. Consult your local astrologer for details.
Pluto’s transit through Capricorn has been exposing corruption and weakness in our infrastructure since 2008, especially in things hidden or underground. It occurs to me that the San Bruno gasline explosion happened as Pluto was grinding to a halt, about to change direction. Coincidence or conspiracy? Hmmm….