Astrology June 3, 2026: Mercury Squares Neptune, Aretha Franklin’s “Respect”

03 Wednesday Jun 2026

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Aretha Franklin's Respect Song hits number one, confusion, daily astrology, Mercury square Neptune, Moon in Capricorn, On This Day in History

Cosmic Weather:

“How easy it is for so many of us today to be undoubtedly full of information yet fully deprived of accurate information.” – Criss Jami

Thanks to intellectual Mercury’s challenging square to confused, space cadet Neptune, in muscular he-man Aries today (8:18 pm), it could be that trying to sort out fact from fiction may be too much of a heavy lift. Especially since we also have Mercury deposited in maudlin, cry me a river Cancer, which tends to diminish objectivity.

Too, what we often find with the more difficult Mercury-Neptune aspects (illusionist Neptune, by the way, is known as the “Great Dissolver”) is that there may be big chunks of pivotal information that is either missing or being held back – possibly even lost in outer space, in this case! – which can, of course, potentially place us at an obvious disadvantage. Which is why it would probably behoove us now to make sure that if we are in doubt about something, to make sure that we either try to ask some questions for clarification or possibly attempt to gather more information before formulating a final decision on a matter.

“Trust, but verify.” – Ronald Reagan 🙂

On This Day in History:

On June 3, 1967, Aretha Franklin’s cover of the Otis Redding’s song “Respect” reaches #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Astrologically, that day, abundant and expansive Jupiter was newly ensconced in entertainment Leo, at one degree of the sign, and artistic, feminine-ruling Venus, at 27 degrees of sensitive Cancer, was applying to a conjunction with Jupiter, a configuration that is perceived to be very lucky or propitious. (We have it coming up on June 9th!)

Also, the empowering Sun in Gemini was sextile to enduring Saturn in pioneering Aries (which is also an aspect that we just had yesterday). Harmonizing Sun-Saturn aspects often add staying power to matters.

The song’s empowerment message resonated deeply during the 1960s civil rights and feminist movements, cementing its place as a protest anthem. (Wikipedia)

Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

Source Notes:

Photo: Chris Barbalis on Unsplash

https://www.onthisday.com/events/june/3

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respect_%28Aretha_Franklin_recording%29

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/confusion?page=3

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Astrology June 2, 2026: Sun Sextiles Saturn, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation

02 Tuesday Jun 2026

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Cosmic Weather:

“Don’t make excuses for why you can’t get it done. Focus on all the reasons why you must get it done.” – Ralph Marston

Sun in Gemini sextile Saturn in Aries (6:49 pm):

It appears that we may now have an enhanced ability today – at least on paper – to channel forth our inner taskmaster so as to get important projects accomplished, (Aries) trails blazed, deadlines met without requiring a whole lot of fanfare or handholding. 🙂

Sun-Saturn aspects are also deemed supportive for displaying leadership prowess with the Sun symbolizing our sense of personal power, self-confidence and authority and Saturn signifying our capacity for self-discipline, responsibility, and ability to work hard to reach our goals.

Too, with the Sun inhabiting curious, eclectic Gemini we potentially are primed to be more flexible or accommodating in our approaches now, which can be a nice counterpoint to the more seemingly unyielding energy of reality-stickler Saturn, which is typically regarded as the standard bearer/cheerleader of all that is traditional or tried and true.

“Experience without theory is blind, but theory without experience is mere intellectual play.” – Immanuel Kant

On This Day in History:

On June 2, 1953, at just 27 years old, Queen Elizabeth II was formally crowned at Westminster Abbey. Though she had officially become monarch more than a year earlier upon the sudden death of her father, King George VI.

What truly set the coronation apart from all previous ones was the decision to broadcast it on television. Against the initial advice of Prime Minister Winston Churchill and traditionalists, the Queen insisted that the cameras be allowed inside Westminster Abbey. Many bought or rented their very first television sets just for this day.

Across the Atlantic, the Royal Air Force flew recordings across the ocean so millions in North America could watch on the same day. It was the world’s first truly global television event! (MSN.com)

Astrologically, among the aspects that day, pioneering Mars and reporter Mercury were exactly conjunct in broadcast-ruling Gemini and sextile to transformational Pluto (governing the masses) in opulent Leo, the official domain of kings and queens.

Too, when Mercury and Mars are paired up, especially in intellectual Gemini, and aligned with intense Pluto, we tend to have an ultra-keen mental focus regarding the matters at hand; it’s like something riveting or extra captivating is seizing our attention.

Too, Mercury and Mars were harmoniously trine to structuring, status-minded Saturn and dreamy, idealistic Neptune, which were closely conjunct in socially minded, diplomatic Libra, with the Saturn-Neptune energy potentially imparting, among other things, a strong sense of fairness and responsibility to others as well as a greater appreciation of beauty and, perhaps, appetite for pomp and circumstance.

Additionally, the Gemini Sun was conjunct expansive Jupiter, the planet of luck, vision and prosperity, an aspect which is often tied to the occurrence of mega/large-scale events, perhaps a natural byproduct of pairing the two largest bodies in our solar system together.

“I declare before you that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.” – Queen Elizabeth II

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Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

a crown sitting on top of a red table

Source Notes:

Photo: Dennis Yilmaz at Unsplash

https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/queen-elizabeth-ii-quotes

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/this-day-in-history-coronation-of-queen-elizabeth

https://www.azquotes.com/quotes/topics/get-it-done.html

https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/immanuel-kant-quotes

Astrology Brief May 10, 2026: Sun Sextiles Jupiter, Suffragist Victoria Woodhall

10 Sunday May 2026

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empathy, equality, family, First female operated investment firm on Wall Street, Jupiter Conjunct Uranus in Cancer, Mother's Day, On This Day in History, prosperity, suffragist, Sun sextile Jupiter, Victoria Woodall

Cosmic Weather:

“The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.” — Honoré de Balzac.

It appears that the planets are appropriately towing the line this Mother’s Day as the purposeful Sun in steadfast, devoted Taurus forms a harmonizing sextile to magnanimous, inclusive Jupiter in maternal Cancer (10:14 pm), an influence that ideally serves to foster/strengthen our relationships, especially those that connect us to our familial or ancestral roots.

“Storms make trees take deeper roots.” – Dolly Parton

Jupiter is viewed as the “growth factor” in astrology and when it is deposited in nurturing Cancer it is thought that we are more amenable to displaying greater amounts of empathy or compassion, which can also, ideally, add to our own reservoir of personal well-being. A win-win situation all around!

Too, many astrological devotees are also, no doubt, keeping fingers crossed that the Sun in “material girl” Taurus, sextile to “cosmic Santa” Jupiter, will work its reputed magic and result in generously replenishing all of our coffers! 🙂

Luna is also in her Waning Crescent phase in progressive Aquarius until 1:39 pm, at which time she will shift into soothing, dreamy Pisces, which is regarded as an excellent period for reflection, journaling, or cleansing/clearing out activities.

*All times EDT

On This Day in History: On May 10, 1872, Victoria Woodhall (b. 9-23-1838), a suffragist and civil rights activist, becomes the first woman nominated for the US presidency by the “Equal Rights Party” at Apollo Hall, NYC.

Astrologically, that day, philosophical, expansionist Jupiter was in Cancer – as it is now – and separating from a sextile to the empowering Sun, courageous Mars, and transformational Pluto all conjunct in determined, plodding Taurus. Jupiter was also conjunct unconventional rules-breaker Uranus, the planet associated with equality; the sign of Cancer is also linked with patriotism or love of country.

Earlier, in 1870, Victoria Woodhall co-founded Woodhull, Claflin & Co. with her sister Tennessee Claflin, making it reportedly the first female‑owned and operated brokerage firm on Wall Street. The sisters’ starting capital reportedly came from railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who had employed them earlier as spiritualists and fortune‑tellers, giving them stock tips that he used to his advantage.

*All times EDT

Happy Mother’s Day! Hope it’s a good one!

Patrice Thompson

Charming House and Garden FREE Stock Photo, house, garden, flowers picture

Source Notes:

https://www.onthisday.com/events/may/10

https://www.freeimages.com/photo/charming-house-with-roses-0410-5704346

https://www.thisiscapitalism.org/blog/the-colorful-life-of-wall-streets-first-female-stockbroker

Astrology Brief February 16, 2026: Sun Squares Uranus

15 Sunday Feb 2026

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Cosmic Weather:

“Learning is always rebellion. Every bit of new truth discovered is revolutionary to what was believed before.” – Margaret Lee Runbeck

I am in the midst of going through/reviewing some of my older astrology blogs on this site. Today, I came across a blog on the transiting Sun square to Uranus, which I wrote and published on July 12, 2015. (At the time, the Sun was in Cancer and Uranus was in Aries.) Anyway, I thought I would go ahead and include an excerpt from that blog below since we also have the Sun in Aquarius exactly square to Uranus in Taurus on February 16th (at 12:02 am), a similar influence except for the sign placements. Hope you enjoy!

“The nature of life is such that it continually requires us to take ongoing leaps in the dark, or to venture down roads that we’re not altogether familiar with. Today, with the empowering Sun squaring experimental Uranus, the planet of change, innovation, and rebellion, it appears that we tend to thrive, or come more fully into our own now, by intentionally cultivating a love of the unknown; by deciding to tolerate or accept ambiguities; by finding a way to make peace with possibly uncomfortable outcomes or results that may not be exactly what we had originally intended or envisioned for ourselves, but which may be very valuable and necessary for our soul’s unique purpose.

Lao Tzu taught that life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes, and that we should not resist them as that only causes sorrow. Always very good advice to heed, but especially for today when a wave of uncertainty seems to be on the horizon.

On another level, if we’ve been hoping for a breakthrough or a discovery, Sun-Uranus could very well deliver one. This influence also favors taking unconventional approaches to problems.

Also, because this energy tends to speed things up, it may be the kind of day in which we feel more physically or mentally restless. Accordingly, allowing ourselves to deviate from our routine, might be a very good way to play the day. We also may want to get more rest and watch what we eat now, particularly avoiding, or cutting back on, food or beverages, or even activities, that over-stimulate us, or cause us to stay awake, or get too excited.”

Famous People Born with Sun square Uranus: Stephen King, O. Henry, Wynonna Judd, John Ritter, Dennis Rodman, Bono, George Washington, Dustin Hoffman.

*All times EST

Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well!

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

Photo by Ann Marie Kennon at pexels.com

Runbeck: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/rebellion_2.html

Astrology Brief January 31, 2026: Cancer Moon Sextiles Uranus, Trines Saturn

31 Saturday Jan 2026

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creativity, daily astrology, first TV soap opera debuts, Moon in Cancer, Moon sextile Uranus, Moon trine Neptune, Moon trine Saturn, Venus conjunct Jupiter

Cosmic Weather:

“If you can show people how to build castles, make sure you do not neglect building and nurturing your own.” – Suzy Kassem

Good afternoon!

Waxing Luna spends most of the day in home and family-oriented Cancer, sextiling electrifying Uranus in Taurus midafternoon (2:55 pm), when we possibly may be tempted to perk up our living space in unique/offbeat ways. This aspect may also help deliver sudden insights about what best nurtures or feeds us emotionally as well as possibly showering us with some novel ideas about how to add to our material security.

Later, Luna trines structuring Saturn in Pisces (4:52 pm). This potentially could be a stabilizing influence in which we may be more inclined to approach our affairs or goals in a more organized/responsible/mature manner. May also be favorable for setting up/erecting healthy emotional boundaries with others.

The Cancer Moon then enters confident Leo the Lion this evening (7:09 pm) and almost immediately throws a harmonious trine to visionary Neptune in Aries (7:23 pm). This may find us wanting to take action on our spiritual ideals or what we may perceive to be our soul’s special purpose.

This is also the first time that the Leo Moon has aspected Neptune in Aries in nearly 160 years, so they will also, undoubtedly, have a lot to catch up on!

Additionally, this Moon-Neptune influence favors artistic or creative expression – and with Luna now deposited in theatrical Leo – there’s potentially more of a flair for the dramatic. Of course, too, we have the Leo Full Moon tomorrow, so the energies are nearing a crescendo point.

*All times EST

On This Day in History: The first daytime network TV soap opera – These Are My Children – debuts on January 31, 1949, and is broadcast live on Chicago’s NBC station. It’s the first in what will become an institution of daytime drama serials, many of which will be sponsored by soap manufacturers!

Astrologically, that day, dreamy, escapist Neptune in relationship-minded Libra was exactly trine to intellectual Mercury in trendsetting Aquarius, the sign that rules broadcasting. Too, Mercury-Neptune is typically perceived as an aspect that whets our appetite for immersion into such things as fairy tales or storytelling.

Also, love Goddess Venus and Jupiter, the planet of abundance, were conjunct in corporate Capricorn. Venus-Jupiter conjunctions are normally viewed as positive for financial prosperity, romance, and creative/artistic expression.

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Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/These_Are_My_Children

Photo by Anıl Karakaya: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-shot-of-a-throw-pillow-6419184/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/These_Are_My_Children

https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/14994756-rise-up-and-salute-the-sun-the-writings-of-suzy-kassem

Astrology Brief January 29, 2026: Mercury Conjuncts Venus

29 Thursday Jan 2026

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collaborations, daily astrology, diplomacy, Elon Musk SpaceX IPO, futuristic, lucky, Mercury conjunct Venus, Nancy Klobuchar announces candidacy for Minnesota governor, Venus conjunct Jupiter

Cosmic Weather:

“Do not let the memories of your past limit the potential of your future. There are no limits to what you can achieve on your journey through life, except in your mind.” – Roy T. Bennett

Good morning!

It appears the Universe is doling out loaves of sourdough bread – instead of mere crumbs today – with its benign, pleasant Mercury-Venus pairing (5:17 am) in egalitarian Aquarius. 🙂

Ideally, communicator Mercury’s conjunction with sweetheart Venus gives us a chance to collaborate/showcase our diplomatic side. However, since the water bearer’s overarching style is friendly, but detached, don’t expect to hear/utter anything too mushy or romantic at this time.

That said, it can be an excellent period to discuss/kick around new approaches/solutions to issues – especially if they are maybe a bit offbeat or out of the norm.

Too, we still have five planets in cutting-edge Aquarius, including the highly charged transformational Mars-Pluto conjunction, so our overall receptivity to trying/entertaining new concepts is potentially more pronounced.

On another level, today’s Mercury-Venus conjunction might be a boon for activities such as marketing, including launching social media or PR campaigns.

(Too, Democratic Senator Nancy Klobuchar (b. May 25, 1960) announced her candidacy for governor of Minnesota, earlier this morning. Ought to be interesting to see how her campaign goes as she will also have change-oriented Uranus conjunct her Sun for most of the second half of the year, an aspect which sometimes can feel a bit like a rollercoaster ride as the pace around us tends to quicken then.)

All times EST

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Is the world’s richest man – Elon Musk – a follower of astrology?

Reportedly, Musk told the Financial Times this week that he is considering targeting mid-June for his SpaceX IPO to coincide with the planetary alignment (conjunction) of Jupiter and Venus, typically an aspect associated with abundance and blessings (Jupiter), and having more of what we want or desire (Venus). Jupiter is also linked with long-distance travel, while Venus rules money.

Here’s an excerpt below from barrons.com on the story:

SpaceX is targeting a mid-June initial public offering that would coincide with a rare planetary alignment and founder Elon Musk’s birthday, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, as the billionaire entrepreneur seeks to raise a record $50 billion.

The rocket company is planning its IPO for when Jupiter and Venus appear very close together in the sky — a conjunction that occurs for the first time in more than three years on June 8-9, the FT said, citing people familiar with the matter.

The timing, which the report said was subject to change, also aligns closely with June 28, Musk’s 54th birthday.

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Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

Photo by hello aesthe at pexels.com

https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/49604402-the-light-in-the-heart

https://www.barrons.com/news/spacex-eyes-ipo-timed-to-planet-alignment-and-musk-birthday-report-8604d0b9

Astrology Brief January 27, 2026: Mars Conjuncts Pluto, Neptune in Aries

27 Tuesday Jan 2026

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daily astrology, ending conflict, Israeli hostages, Mars Conjunct Pluto in Aquarius, Neptune in Aries, standing up for beliefs, Tik Tok settles social media addiction trial, transformational change

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“Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Good afternoon!

We kick off the last Tuesday in January with elusive Neptune – the planet of our colossal dreams, imagination, spirituality, and compassion – spending its first full day in pedal to the metal Aries! Neptune is a generational planet, and it will be hanging out in Aries until 2038-2039.

Too, just as Neptune was re-entering momentum-building Aries yesterday – after a short stay in the sign last year, from March to October – it was announced by the Israeli military that the remains of the last hostage in Gaza were recovered from a cemetery in northern Gaza – potentially marking a significant development in the ongoing ceasefire and paving the way for the next phase of negotiations. (PBS)

Neptune is traditionally depicted in astrology as the “Great Dissolver” and its ray has often been activated/implicated when there have been efforts to arrive at more peaceful/unifying solutions to end (Aries-ruled) conflicts.

Personally, and collectively, Neptune is widely regarded as helping to sensitize us to the pain or misfortune that others are feeling/experiencing.

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Today, energizer Mars, the planetary ruler of the sign of the ram, is also exactly conjunct power-seeking, mass influencer Pluto in Aquarius, the sign of the water bearer, which symbolizes the flow of ideas (6:02 pm).

When these two heavenly bodies team up (which they do about every two years) the thought among many astrologers is to potentially expect some really big transformational (Pluto) stuff/elements to occur in society as well as in our personal lives.

Aquarius represents change, innovation, technology, social justice issues, and generally more progressive/humanitarian type thinking.

Mars conjunct Pluto is also often characterized as a period when we are more apt to want to stand up for/defend our beliefs and values, especially when deposited in individualistic Aquarius which sometimes finds us wanting to do battle with the status quo.

Too, Aquarius is a fixed sign and can be very stubborn, so with Mars-Pluto aligned in Aquarius, on the shadow side, there may be a tendency to dig our heels in and not budge from our agendas.

Too, CNBC.com is reporting, just now, that Tik-Tok has agreed to settle a social media addiction trial that was slated to kick off today, with Meta and YouTube going forward with it. CNBC states online that the trial is the first of multiple major legal cases against (Aquarian-ruled) social media companies in 2026 that have drawn comparisons to lawsuits brought against ‘Big Tobacco’ in the 1990s.

Ought to be interesting to see how these suits play out! Not sure there’s always a clear path to proving addiction though.

Too, in the short-term, Mars-Pluto energy is seen as excellent for getting at the truth or exposing what has possibly been hidden. Neptune is also associated with addictive behavior.

*All times EST

Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

Source Notes:

Photo by Marc Rentschler at Pexels.com

Astrology Brief January 5, 2026: Waning Leo Moon Aspects Capricorn Trio

05 Monday Jan 2026

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daily astrology, energy stocks, life purpose, Moon in Leo, Moon quincunx Sun, Neptune moving into Aries, Nicolas Maduro, oil, seeking recognition, Sun in Capricorn

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“Don’t worry when you are not recognized but strive to be worthy of recognition.” – Abraham Lincoln

On this very first Monday in 2026, the proud “Leo the Lion” Moon is in it Waning Gibbous Phase and quincunx to Venus, the Sun, and Mars – all deposited in worldly ambitious Capricorn; quincunx aspects often signal the need to make adjustments.

A possible theme for today: How do we placate, pay homage, or brilliantly integrate our presumed oversized emotional need for recognition/praise/power now (Leo Moon) while also carrying out the daily grind of our noble life purpose (Sun in Capricorn)? 🙂

Luna in Leo also craves creative self-expression.

*All times EST

In Business News: Perhaps a knee-jerk response to Nicolas Maduro’s capture over the weekend, but Chevron and other energy stocks are up premarket on the notion that the companies would benefit from building Venezuela’s oil infrastructure. Gold and bitcoin prices also gained. (CNBC.com)

Neptune, which symbolizes oil in astrology, is currently at the tail end of Pisces and is poised to re-enter the “new beginnings” sign of Aries on January 26, where it will stay until May 21, 2038.

Meanwhile, Maduro is also slated to appear midday in a NYC courtroom on drug trafficking charges just as the Leo Moon quincunxes assertive Mars in rules-making/law-enforcing Capricorn.

Born On This Day: King C. Gillette (1855-1932), inventor of inexpensive and disposable safety razor blades.

*** Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

Photo by Leon Aschemann: https://www.pexels.com/photo/lowenblick-die-augen-des-konigs-27834890/

https://www.onthisday.com/birthdays/january/5

https://www.moongiant.com/phase/today/

https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/abraham-lincoln-quotes

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Astrology Brief for January 3, 2026: A Full Moon in Cancer

03 Saturday Jan 2026

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“All the knowledge I possess everyone else can acquire, but my heart is all my own.” – Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Occurring today is the first Full Moon of 2026, at 13 degrees of nurturing Cancer (5:03 am), which puts a potential spotlight on honoring/integrating our need for emotional security and safety around us while simultaneously pursuing our external drives or worldly ambitions (Capricorn).

Today’s Cancer Moon opposes the Sun, Venus, and Mars all deposited in persevering, strategic Capricorn.

As Full Moons coincide with culminations/turning points, this lunation may shed a light on what it is that we truly value and want in our lives (Venus) and what actions (Mars) we are willing to take to acquire it.

“Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion.” – Simon Sinek

We may also want to wait a few days before acting upon any of the fresh awarenesses that may arise during this Full Moon in order to give them time to settle.

*All times EST

Breaking News:

The U.S. captured and extracted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a military and law-enforcement operation early Saturday (today), according to President Trump. Maduro’s capture comes after months of U.S. pressure on his regime, including the seizure of oil tankers off Venezuela’s coast, aerial attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats and a CIA strike inside the country. Venezuela called the attack an act of U.S. military aggression against its capital as well as in the states of Miranda, La Guaira and Aragua. (Wall Street Journal)

Astrologically, in addition to the Full Moon today, the authoritative Sun (denoting power or leadership) and warrior Mars (which governs the military) are nearing an exact conjunction (perfecting on January 9). Conjunctions signify new beginnings.

Sun-Mars aspects are commonly regarded as highly charged in nature and are often synonymous with, among other things, direct confrontations, feeling an increased sense of confidence, taking fearless/courageous actions, a propensity for acting swiftly without delay.

The sign of Capricorn is also associated with positions of power or top leadership, and it rules government.

Of course, the big question on many of our minds now: what comes next?

Today’s Birthdays: American Quaker, abolitionist, and women’s right activist, Lucretia Mott (1793 – 1880); British author J.R.R. Tolkien (1892 – 1973) whose works include The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He once wrote:

“All that is gold does not glitter; not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither; deep roots are not reached by the frost.”

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Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

https://www.onthisday.com/today/birthdays.php

Photo by Joonas kääriäinen: https://www.pexels.com/photo/clouds-under-full-moon-239107/

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/work-life-balance

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/emotions

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Astrology January 1, 2026: Happy New Year! Mercury Squares Neptune

01 Thursday Jan 2026

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“And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been” – Rainer Maria Rilke

On this very first day of 2026, we are treated to mental Mercury, in scholarly Sagittarius, exactly square to transcendent Neptune in Pisces (8:33 am) – suggesting an honorable, noble search for deeper meaning now could potentially get hijacked by a few tempting, time-consuming rabbit holes savagely dotting our, otherwise, inspired path. 🙂

Probably also not very helpful that we have the Waxing Moon deposited in ever curious, scattering Gemini, which Mercury rules!

Astrologically, Mercury-Neptune pairings are often described, on the shadow side, as foggier periods cerebrally, when we may be muddling through intimidating gaps of information/misinformation. Even outright deception or lies!

On a cheerier, more redemptive note, however, Mercury-Neptune aspects are also equated with perceived surges in imagination, creativity, sensitivity and compassion. Our nocturnal dreams may also be especially vivid now.

Later in the day, the winged messenger Mercury exits outgoing Sagittarius to take up a three-week occupancy in the more worldly-ambitious, practical, subdued sign of Capricorn (4:11 pm), joining the Sun, Venus, and Mars already stationed there.

This placement of Mercury, in persevering Capricorn, ideally helps us to make our dreams and goals a reality by fostering a more step-by-step approach in relation to our thoughts and ideas. It is also associated with a more guarded/circumspect communication style. Some cynicism/crustiness may also be thrown into the mix, for good measure!

“Every ounce of my cynicism is supported by historical precedent.” – Glen Cook, Shadow Games

*All times EST

On This Day in History: On January 1,1818, Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” or, “The Modern Prometheus,” is published anonymously by the small London publishing house of Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor, & Jones.

One of the best-known works of English literature, Shelley was only eighteen years old when she began writing the Gothic novel, completing it at age 20.

Astrologically on the publication date, there was a stellium of planets (Uranus, Venus, Neptune, and Jupiter) conjunct in master story-teller Sagittarius, the sign which also rules publishing. Transformational Pluto in Pisces was additionally squaring this lineup; Pluto is associated with, among other things, darker themes and issues of power or control.

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Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

Photo by Tobias Bjørkli: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-standing-on-a-rock-near-snow-covered-land-1853354/

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/cynicism

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/new-beginnings/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein

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