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Astrology January 20, 2023: Sun Enters Aquarius, U.S. Reaches Debt Ceiling

20 Friday Jan 2023

Posted by Patrice Thompson in Astrology January 2023

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change, daily astrology, freedom, group causes, individuality, sun enters aquarius, the debt ceiling

COSMIC WEATHER:

“Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” ~ John F. Kennedy

Early this Friday morning, the Sun, which signifies the ego and basic urge to be, exited conventional Capricorn for experimental Aquarius (3:30 am), potentially setting the stage for us to channel or bring forth more of our spontaneous or unscripted side – or that part of our nature that perhaps seeks to chug along and do its own thing – make its own earth-shattering discoveries, live off the grid, etc., without having to feel unduly constrained or checked by the dictates or directives of the status quo.

Aquarius in Latin means “water bearer” or “cup bearer,” and its zodiac symbol of a man pouring water from a pitcher, suggests that Aquarius is concerned with infusing the world with new meaning. A good time to maybe seek to raise our vibration.

Uranus, the modern-day ruler of Aquarius, is viewed as an engine of change. It is linked with technology, innovation, and rapid advancement. It also rules our intuition as the higher octave of Mercury.

The sign of Aquarius also represents humanity, individuality, the collective, groups of people – as well as our network of friends and acquaintances. During Aquarius season we often seek to be a part of something larger. We are also often more interested in advocating for causes that are close to our heart.

We may also strive to be more accepting of others in an impersonal way – especially of the differences between us – even though we may also be more prone now to wanting to speak our minds, especially when we perceive things to be an affront or abridgement to our personal liberties.

Aquarius is a fixed air sign, and can, consequentially, often adhere to very strong opinions or views – with natives of this sign often particularly fond of playing the role of the contrarian or devil’s advocate. The Sun will be in Aquarius until February 18th.

“People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

*All times EST

In the News: Yesterday US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated in a letter to congressional leaders that the US had reached its statutory debt limit (or debt ceiling) as of Thursday, and that Congress will need to take action by early June, to prevent default on its debt. On Wednesday, as you may recall, we had the annual Sun-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn. Crisis-minded Pluto – which typically excels at sounding the alarm bell – governs, among other things, debt and taxes, while Capricorn oversees the workings or machinations of government. 

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

Patrice Thompson

Globe, Space, Galaxy, Data, Technology

Copyright 2023

Source Notes

Pixabay photo: globe space galaxy

https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/opinion-quotes

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Astrology April 26, 2020: Mercury Square Jupiter, Sun Conjunct Uranus

26 Sunday Apr 2020

Posted by Patrice Thompson in Astrology April 2020

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change, daily astrology, freedom, innovation, mercury square jupiter, Sun conjunct Uranus, vision

COSMIC WEATHER:

“Freedom lies in being bold.” – Robert Frost

There’s possibly a strong desire for “liberation” today. At least theoretically on paper as the empowering Sun is making its annual conjunction with freedom-loving Uranus, the official planet of change, and the unexpected. This alliance is occurring in the steadfast sign of Taurus the Bull (money, possessions, and values). A zodiacal sign, ironically, that also tends to be more resistant or reluctant to incorporate change, even if it’s the kind that is self-initiated. Taurus is basically seen as having a harder time letting go or parting with whatever it has accumulated.

On the plus side, though, we are, seemingly, day by day, gradually learning how to be more resilient, resourceful, and adaptable, in this new era of COVID-19. And today, it looks like we are also going to be receiving some new innovative strategies or “consciousness-raising downloads” on how to not only cope but to actually thrive in this whole new experimental (Uranian) universe. Sun-Uranus generally tends to make us more comfortable with tinkering around with things, copping new approaches. Essentially summoning forth our inner Thomas Edison.

Additionally, communicator Mercury is squaring visionary Jupiter today. While this aspect can also inspire us to really reach for the stars, it can sometimes cause us to become overly confident and gloss over important details. So we might want to keep this in mind so we don’t get too far ahead of ourselves.

“The Devil is in the details, but so is salvation.” – Hyman G. Rickover

*All times EDT.

Born On This Day: Scottish philosopher and historian David Hume (A Treatise of Human Nature) in 1711 in Edinburgh, Scotland (d. 1776)

“He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper, but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to his circumstance.” – D.H.

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

Patrice Thompson

Bull, Statue, Symbol, Animal, Finance

Copyright 2020

Source Notes:

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

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/45726.David_Hume

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

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Astrology April 7, 2020: Mars Square Uranus, A Libra Full Moon

07 Tuesday Apr 2020

Posted by Patrice Thompson in Astrology April 2020

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daily astrology, freedom, Full Moon in LIbra 2020, individuality, Mars square Uranus, relationships

Cosmic Weather:

With impulsive Mars squaring rebellious Uranus, the planet of change (at 2:50 pm), it could very well seem like a bit of a roller-coaster ride for us today as the pace of our lives could suddenly quicken or be disrupted in some manner by this more high-voltage aspect. We also might be adding to the frenetic pace, ourselves, in the sense that we may suddenly be feeling more of a need now for freedom or liberation from the various perceived “confining elements” in our lives, during this highly uncharted period of time on our planet.

Fortunately, though, how we choose to respond to things is always in our control and, to that end, we are also, seemingly and thankfully, getting some timely assistance from the Universe now via intellectual Mercury’s sextile alignments with transformative Pluto (at 5:28 pm) and optimistic Jupiter (10:20 pm), aspects which can allow us to tap into, more effortlessly, the deeper meaning of things so that, ideally, we feel less daunted by any possible uncertainties or changes swirling around us, at present, in the outer realm.

Mercury-Pluto, in particular, can provide us with some very profound insights or wisdom bubbling up to us from our subconscious. We may also be more impacted by the power of word or speech now to turn our world around, including this possibly also being a time when we may feel more inclined or comfortable having very honest conversations on more intimate subjects.

Too, leave it to the “higher powers-that-be” to jampack way too much cosmic stuff into the confines of a single day for all of us to have to humbly deal with or sort out! 🙂 Not only do we have all of the aforementioned above going on, but we also have the biggest and brightest Full Moon of the year taking place tonight (at 10:35 pm). This so-called “Pink Moon” puts the self-assertive, independent Aries Sun opposite the more cooperative, relationship-focused Libra Moon, allowing us a chance to balance or integrate these two opposing forces/needs in some kind of satisfactory manner so, in a perfect world, we end up feeling more fully centered or at peace with ourselves. Full Moons also bring things (including our emotions) to a peak or culmination and can be special times of great inner clarity or awareness, although we may want to wait a few days before acting upon any of these newly-birthed realizations.

“I wanted a perfect ending. Now I’ve learned, the hard way, that some poems don’t rhyme, and some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next.” Gilda Radner

*All times EDT.

Born On This Day: English poet William Wordsworth, in 1770. He became England’s poet laureate in 1843, a position he held until his death in 1850.

“Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower;
We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind;
In the primal sympathy
Which having been must ever be…” W.W.

Full Moon blessings to you! Hope it’s a good one! Be safe.

Patrice Thompson

Full Moon, Moon, Super Moon, Cloud Plume

Copyright 2020

Source Notes:

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

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/64845.William_Wordsworth

https://www.onthisday.com/birthdays/april/7

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Astrology April 28, 2013: Sun Opposes Saturn, Sadge Moon

28 Sunday Apr 2013

Posted by Patrice Thompson in Astrology April 2013

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Ann-Margret, astrology april 28 2013, astrology for april 28 2013, freedom, Jay Leno horoscope retiring from Tonight show, Moon in Sagittarius, optimism, responsibilities, Sun opposite Saturn

“In dreams begin responsibilities.” W.B. Yeats

COSMIC WATCH:

We could feel somewhat ‘fenced in’ by our responsibilities today with the Sun opposing “taskmaster” Saturn. However, with the Moon also in “optimistic” Sagittarius, there’s a pretty good chance that we’ll be able to eventually locate, and pass through, the ‘open gate’ to our freedom. Too, remembering that we always have the power to choose our own thoughts, at any moment, can be very liberating for us, especially if we are feeling a little caged now.

Sun-Saturn aspects can also be revelatory in nature, in the sense that we may be made more aware of what it is that we “must do” in order to fulfill our life’s special purpose. Sometimes, this may mean that we either need to ‘dig in our heels’ now and get serious about certain things. In other cases, it may be that we finally realize that we need to let go of something and move on.

Famous Birthdays April 28: Ann-Margret, Jay Leno. “New Year’s Eve, where auld acquaintance be forgot. Unless, of course, those tests come back positive.” Jay Leno. 🙂

Interestingly, Jay Leno has the Sun-Saturn opposition aspect in his solar return chart for, the coming year, and he is poised to leave the Tonight Show in spring of 2014. Sun-Saturn is an aspect that is often at play when we shift careers. Too, when we’re older, it is often a time when we do decide to retire, or at least, cut back on our schedule. Saturn is associated with narrowing or fine-tuning our focus.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Patrice Thompson

 1416428_fence_series_8

Copyright 2013

Source Notes:

fence: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1416428

Birthdays: http://www.astro.com/

Yeats:  http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/responsibility

Leno: http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/95970.Jay_Leno

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Astrology Mars Conjunct Jupiter: Lincoln Delivers Gettysburg Address

18 Thursday Nov 2010

Posted by Patrice Thompson in November 2010 Astrology

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American Civil War, equality, freedom, Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg Address given by Abraham Lincoln on November 19 1863, Mars conjunct Jupiter in Scorpio, moral convictions, Pluto in Taurus, pluto opposite jupiter, pluto opposite mars

 

On November 19, 1863: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the “Gettysburg Address” at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Gettysburg Address, of course, is regarded as one of the greatest speeches in American history. In the speech, Lincoln redefined the Civil War as a struggle that would bring about “a new birth of freedom” and “equality” to all Americans.

Fascinatingly, in the heavens that day, assertive Mars and philosophical Jupiter were exactly conjunct at 11 degrees of transformational Scorpio. Jupiter symbolizes our moral convictions and philosophy of life. With Jupiter, we tend to look at the “bigger picture,” and how we all fit into it. Jupiter is regarded as benevolent and philanthropic in nature. It also rules politicians and public speaking.

Motivating Mars, meanwhile, as ruler of Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, is very trailblazing and pioneering. It also is the planet of war (rules the aggressive urge) and signifies courage and bravery. Too, when we get Mars and Jupiter together in Scorpio, there may be heightened intensity that potentially poises us to go very deep into issues. There may also be greater willingness to go to battle (Mars) with respect to what we believe in or espouse. (Jupiter).

Sometimes Mars-Jupiter energy is also equated with fanaticism to the degree that it may be linked with abundant enthusiasm that we display for our message and the causes we are espousing. Too, Jupiter can sometimes can off as a bit preachy.

Even though Pluto had not been “officially discovered” at the time, it was at 11 degrees of Taurus that day, which put it exactly opposite the Mars-Jupiter conjunction in Scorpio (Pluto now rules Scorpio).

Pluto denotes our “urge for regeneration,” or “rebirth,” and its energy and awareness tends to be very penetrating and intense.  Pluto, in opposition to Mars-Jupiter, therefore, most likely served to magnify “even further” the passion and enthusiasm for renewal for the country that Lincoln must have been feeling that day delivering his speech. His message resonating at an optimum time for “mind altering impact” upon the public.

Pluto was also in Taurus which signifies “what we value,” and the Gettysburg Address was about learning to value “all Americans” as equals, a clear change from earlier consciousness (Pluto).

The Illuminating Sun and Mercury were also in Re-birthing Scorpio, and trine to the Compassionate Moon in Pisces, a Moon placement which inclines to make us more aware of our similarities versus our differences.  Pisces symbolizes our link “to the divine” and also represents civil rights.

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2010

Source Notes:

military: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/710172

Gettysburg: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gettysburg_Address

calendar: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1072482

Disclaimer For entertainment purposes only. The information and data contained on and through this site is to be treated purely for your    entertainment purposes only. Any prediction or other message that you    receive is not a substitute for advice, programs, or treatment that you would normally receive from a licensed professional such as a doctor,    lawyer, mental health professional, or financial advisor. Cosmic Life  Coach Astrology Blog and Patrice Thompson provide no guarantees, implied warranties, or assurances of any kind, and will not be responsible for any interpretation

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