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Astrology Brief January 29, 2026: Mercury Conjuncts Venus

29 Thursday Jan 2026

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“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.)

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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

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Today’s Astrology September 13, 2019: Mercury-Venus, Sun-Pluto

13 Friday Sep 2019

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Today, it appears, we may be able to smooth out some wrinkles on the relationship front, and play nice with each other, for at least a while, as communicator Mercury forms a soothing conjunction to charmer Venus in conscientious Virgo (11:10 am). Mercury-Venus aspects tend to inspire us to seek out more points of agreement, or to find ways to be diplomatic. It’s also usually an excellent time to articulate our feelings, something that’s not often easy for many of us to do. This aspect can also inspire us to want to be surrounded by beauty, in all its many splendid shapes, forms, or guises. It’s fascinating, too, how when we put ourself in a more agreeable or pleasant environment how our mood will often almost immediately change for the better. Kind of like how stepping outside on a sunny day gives us a lift.

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a
listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all
of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia

The empowering Sun in self-improvement Virgo is also trining transformational Pluto Rx, in ambitious Capricorn (3:42 pm). This is potentially a very super cool influence for being able to help take us “to the next level,” in our ongoing, often mystifying evolutionary journey on the dense earth plane. Too, the Sun-Pluto energy is often sometimes a bit like a “treasure hunt,” in the sense that we may be able to finally locate/spot/identify now something that has previously managed to elude us. It’s like, suddenly, we’re ready to know more about the matter and, we also sense, that this new knowledge or awareness, may have important ramifications for us, down the road. Also, this is an aspect that can help us to “step into our power.”

Favored activities for today: catching up on correspondence; writing love letters, poetry; studying geology; doing excavation work; detox efforts; incorporating healthier foods or exercise into our diet; making improvements in the workplace; talking to recruiters, updating our resumes, or doing job searches; engaging in negotiations; creating succession plans; handling insurance or tax matters.

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Hope it’s a good one!

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

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

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Today’s Astrology January 25, 2019: Mars Trines Expansive Jupiter!

24 Thursday Jan 2019

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“The time for action is now. It’s never too late to do something.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Astrologically and metaphorically speaking, today could easily sub as the poster child for the Nike “Just do it!” slogan as we have action planet, Mars, harmoniously trined to expansive Jupiter, the planet of our dreams, goals, higher vision, and understanding. Jupiter also correlates with luck and prosperity. Whenever these two planets pair up, we’re usually more eager to act on our dreams. Often in bold ways! Perhaps even more so now as Mars and Jupiter are each transiting through their own signs, making their impact potentially more powerful. Mars is in initiating Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, and Jupiter is in visionary Sagittarius, the sign of higher education, learning, and travel. Aries and Sagittarius are also both fire signs. Fire signs are interested in direct, creative expression in the outer world. Mars in the sign of Aries can particularly be very pioneering. Highly adventurous. Very history-making! It’s always interesting to see what transpires, globally or collectively, whenever Mars rolls through Aries.  And, today, too, it’s aligned with abundant Jupiter! it could very well be that we’re on the threshold or verge of some major breakthroughs, or some very exciting discoveries!

Opportunities tend to manifest more quickly now, but they do need to be acted upon!  Now is not the time for procrastination! For those of us who may also feel less compelled to tackle any big stuff, at the moment, we still could take some kind of action now to further us along on our path. 

“There are two kinds of people. One kind, you can just tell by looking at them at what point they congealed into their final selves. It might be a very nice self, but you know you can expect no more surprises from it. Whereas, the other kind keep moving, changing… They are fluid. They keep moving forward and making new trysts with life, and the motion of it keeps them young. In my opinion, they are the only people who are still alive. You must be constantly on your guard against congealing.” Gail Godwin

Today is also excellent potentially for business expansion, negotiations, publishing, promotions, educational matters, travel planning, and involvement in sports. Mars governs sports and athletics, and when it’s aligned with enthusiastic Jupiter there can be an extra strong desire to break or set performance records. One other thing about Mars-Jupiter energy: When it’s taken to the extreme, it often becomes the epitome of fanaticism! Of course, in sports, fanaticism is probably an advantage, at least to a degree, because with it we’re likely more driven to win or succeed. But, when it comes to fanaticism in our daily lives, that’s another story, and also where things can get a whole lot dicier or complicated! Especially with respect to the topics of religion and politics. Both of those hot button areas are ruled by the planet Jupiter.

The Moon, meanwhile, is also in relationship Libra today endowing us with extra finesse and diplomacy for dealing with others. It’s also a nice influence for romance and socializing! “If I had a flower for every time I thought of you…I could walk through my garden forever.” Alfred Tennyson

Enjoy your day! Just do it! 🙂

Patrice Thompson 

Nature, Sky, Night, Stars, Constellation

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Source Notes:

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/development?page=2

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/love?page=2

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Astrology November 21, 2011: Moon is in Agreeable Libra

21 Monday Nov 2011

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We may be more amenable to getting along with others today, with the Moon in agreeable, diplomatic Libra, the official sign of “the other.” Connection Queen, Venus, the ruler of Libra, is also getting ready to harmoniously sextile stabilizing Saturn, an aspect that is exact early tomorrow (3:20 am EST).  The more serious Venus-Saturn aspect often helps us perceive and or evaluate our relationships from a more practical or utilitarian point of view. This influence can also make us much more commitment-oriented and duty-bound.

On another level, Venus-Saturn is often linked with the formation of “May-December” romances, with Saturn denoting more senior type persons and also father figures.

“The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions.” John Hancock

Famous People with Venus sextile Saturn: Pat Boone, Pearl Buck, Bill Cosby, Agatha Christie.

Enjoy your Monday!

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

cherry photo: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1184732

Hancock: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/along_2.html

Venus-Saturn celebs: http://cafeastrology.com/natal/venussaturnaspects.html

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Astrology September 26, 2011: Mars Quinqunx Pluto

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“Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.” Buddha

With the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Saturn all aligned in diplomatic Libra now, the sign of “the other,” our aim is to forge harmonious, working relationships with our fellow man. However, we may find this goal is put to the test today as we also have self-assertive Mars in proud Leo forming a quinqunx to controlling Pluto in calculating Capricorn which can, on the shadow side, incline us to selfishly pursue our agendas at all cost, regardless of the outcome or consequences to others. Of course, cultivating self-control and being willing to extend an olive branch, if needed, are two surefire strategies that can keep us in the winner’s circle.

Also, the Moon remains in perfecting Virgo all day, affording us a grand chance to properly tidy up, in case there are any misfires.

Famous Birthdays September 26th: Serena Williams (30), Olivia Newton-John (63), George Gershwin (113), T.S. Elliot (123)

Enjoy your Monday!

Patrice Thompson

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Galaxy photo: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1323481

Buddha: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/peace.html

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Astrology September 14, 2011: Mercury Trines Jupiter, Venus in Libra

14 Wednesday Sep 2011

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The Moon remains in enterprising Aries, although, its monthly opposition to resistant Saturn in relationship Libra (12:26 pm EDT) may mean that we have to do some yielding to others before we can pass “Go” and collect that expectant $200. 🙂

However, we may not be sidelined for too long, as we also have mental Mercury in industrious Virgo forming a harmonious trine to “Santa Claus” Jupiter in indulgent Taurus (9:44 pm EDT). Jupiter generously gifting us with big ideas so that we may grow and prosper. This optimistic aspect can also make us extra persuasive in speech and writing. It also favors learning, religion, legal matters, and publishing.

Romantic Venus also cascades into diplomatic Libra (10:40 pm EDT), one of the two signs that she rules. Now that she has a home-court advantage, hopefully, she will be able to help smooth out, or put to bed, any of our thorny, relationship issues. This is also a very artistic placement for “Lady Love,”  favoring remodeling or beautifying projects. Sweet Venus transits Libra until October 9.

“To know when to go away and when to come closer is the key to any lasting relationship.” ~Doménico Cieri Estrada

Famous People with Venus in Libra: Grace Kelly, Richard Gere, Prince Charles, Georgia O’Keefe.

Enjoy your Wednesday!

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

Estrada quote: http://www.quotegarden.com/relationships.html

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Astrology July 26, 2011: Gemini Moon Trines Saturn in Libra

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There’s a willingness to tackle difficult issues this morning with the intellectual Gemini Moon’s harmonious trine to disciplined Saturn in relationship Libra (11:36 am EDT). This aspect supports team efforts, diplomacy, and is excellent for seeking out wise counsel. On the whole, Moon-Saturn tends to stabilize our affairs as Saturn symbolizes the urge for security.

“The only real security that a man can have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience and ability.” Henry Ford

Famous Birthdays: Mick Jagger turns 68 today! In his natal horoscope, Mick has abundant Jupiter ( talent and gifts) exactly conjunct transforming Pluto in theatrical Leo. Jupiter-Pluto suggests a plethora of talent especially in creative Leo. Pluto also rules the masses and his music and stage performances have rendered him an iconic figure.

Too, Pluto governs one’s personal sense of destiny and when it’s ray is activated in our charts we tend to feel that we have a “special mission to perform.” This is the case even with transits of Pluto to important points in our charts. Of course, Mick must surely feel that it was his “destiny” to be a rock star, don’t you think? He also has his Sun, Mercury and Mars near his Jupiter-Pluto conjunction, a powerful stellium in “performer Leo.”

Do you feel that you are living out your “true destiny?”

“Lose your dreams and you might lose your mind.” Mick Jagger

Enjoy your Tuesday! Happy birthday, Mick! We love you!

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

Jagger quote: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/mick_jagger.html

spring flower: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1287634

sck8stylez YouTube Rolling Stones Satisfaction (live)

Ford: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/security.html

Jagger horoscope: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Jagger%2C_Mick

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Astrology June 9, 2011: Venus, Planet of Love, Enters Gemini

09 Thursday Jun 2011

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“Love is the magician that pulls man out of his own hat.” Ben Hecht

The planet Venus, ruler of love and money, shifts into playful Gemini today (10:24 am EDT) vacating possessive Taurus. This may facilitate more movement and flexibility in our relationships and perhaps inspire more ingenuity with respect to our money-making ability. Venus in Gemini is more intellectual than emotional in its approach, and with its placement here, in the communication sign, there can be a real love of words and a deep affection for conversation and writing. Venus in Gemini also requires that we have a strong mental bond with someone before we give our tender heart away.  There is also more of a tendency to flirt or tease with this placement. Venus will stay in Gemini until July 4th which may be a romantic boon for natives of this sign.

Too, wherever Venus is transiting by house (area of life) in our personal horoscopes now is where we may see an easing of conditions and opportunity for forming positive new relationships, especially once Saturn goes direct in partnership Libra on June 12th. Venus rules our “power of attraction.” (BTW, yours truly has her lovable Venus in Gemini. I consider it to be one of my saving graces.)

Of course, very rarely is anything in the cosmos ever simple to figure out. The very same day that we have love maven Venus entering breezy Gemini, we also have assertive Mars in stubborn Taurus forming a more challenging 135-degree link (sesquiquadrate) to controlling Pluto in career Capricorn.  Always with Mars-Pluto under stress, there is a risk that the hidden despot in us may try to surface (this is an aspect linked to regime changes). Accordingly, we may want to monitor ourselves more closely and be willing to rein ourselves in, at a moment’s notice, when we see that our proposals and plans for the future etc., are not going over too well and enemy troops are circling all around us. 🙂

Too, there is also the chance that we can encounter this type of controlling, forceful, or inflexible behavior through others now (maybe the boss with Pluto in authoritative Capricorn). The Moon, too, is in workaholic Virgo today (until 6:32 pm EDT).

Mars-Pluto can additionally force us to deal with broken situations in need of immediate repair. Pluto denotes destruction or decay followed by hopeful rebirth or transformation. A good day perhaps for recycling and purging. We may also want to be more vigilant with money and possession matters, and try to minimize our risk or exposure there, as Mars in dollar sign Taurus linked with Pluto potentially has financial implications.Too, we do not want to be manipulative (Pluto) now with our resources, as that could backfire on us.

The Moon enters diplomatic Libra this evening (6:32 pm EDT) and also trines lady Venus herself (7:17 pm EDT), the ruler of Libra, which may help to negate or subdue any of the coarser, testosterone-laden Mars-Pluto energy still permeating the ether. Libra, the sign of “the other,” tends to make us more social and cooperative with each other. It is the sign of peace. John Lennon was a Libra. Need I say more?

In the News: With expansive Jupiter in acquisition-minded Taurus exactly sextile to Neptune in Pisces yesterday, Exxon announced that it has made a major oil discovery in the Gulf of Mexico. Neptune rules oil. Chiron also stationed retrograde in Pisces yesterday, the sign that Neptune rules. BTW, the very day Chiron first entered Pisces in the spring of 2010, we had the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

John Lennon Give Peace A Chance YouTube Video Orehdoog

Dove photo courtesy of: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1022806

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Patricia’s Astrology February 6, 2011: “Karmic Rewards” Daily Horoscope

05 Saturday Feb 2011

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“The highest reward for a man’s toil is not what he gets for it but what he becomes by it.” John Ruskin

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Hard work, persistence, and a willingness to apply ourselves may bring some “karmic rewards” our way today, as we have both the power-generating Sun and motivator Mars harmoniously trined to taskmaster Saturn, the planet traditionally billed as the “Lord of Karma.”

Saturn reigns supreme over our more serious accomplishments and endeavors in life. Saturn rules labor, goal-setting, and self-discipline. It denotes the structure and foundation in our lives. It’s the glue that holds everything together for us. It’s also the “guilt factor.” Today we can make excellent strides in stabilizing the things around us. Getting stuff “to stick.” Too, we may want to seek out the support of more “experienced” or “senior” persons, “our elders,” or “mentors,” all symbolically denoted by Saturn which also governs “practical wisdom” and “common sense.”

Additionally, with both the Sun and Mars trine Saturn in diplomatic Libra, it may be a very good time to “give peace a chance.” Also, it’s an excellent day for formulating succession plans. (Thought it was interesting, too, that on the eve of these Sun-Mars-Saturn aspects, the new U.S.-Russian “START treaty took effect. Mars rules weapons and defense issues. With Saturn, we are usually more willing to “restrain” or “curb” our “martian” aggressive impulses, although the Sun is still conjoined with fiery Mars, which is a potentially a more aggressive, volatile aspect.)

With that said, we also may need to: “Hold the fries. Forgo the extra helping of macaroni and cheese, or fried chicken. Refrain from having too much sex or alcohol” today (this could be painful for some of us, especially the fried chicken). The reason for this restrictive mandate is because we have “sweetheart” Venus exactly square to generous, “over-sizer” Jupiter. A major template for overindulgence in all things pleasurable, including love.

Famous Birthdays February 6th: Natalie Cole (61), Tom Brokaw (71), Zsa Zsa Gabor (94). We’re praying for you, Zsa Zsa.

“He taught me housekeeping; when I divorce, I keep the house.” Zsa Zsa Gabor

Patrice Thompson


Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

blackforest 3: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1101451

Gabor: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/z/zsazsagabo106587.html

Famous Birthdays: http://www.famousbirthdays.com/feb.html

Barry White Can’t Get Enough of Your Love YouTube untildawn91

Ruskin: http://thinkexist.com/quotations/reward/

mosaic sun: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1327692

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