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Astrology October 3, 2011: Mars Squares Jupiter

03 Monday Oct 2011

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The Moon shifts from adventurous Sagittarius into controlled, responsible Capricorn (4:16 am EDT) although we still may be a little “over the top” today, as we have energizer Mars in ostentatious Leo forming a square to excessive Jupiter (the ruler of Sagittarius) in self-indulgent Taurus. Mars-Jupiter aspects tend to correlate with our going overboard. Or, wanting to do things on a lavish scale. Fascinatingly, Jupiter is also associated with royalty and when we had both Mars and Jupiter exactly conjunct in Aries, last spring, is when we had the elaborate Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Historically, Mars-Jupiter aspects are also linked with fanaticism or overzealous behavior, as we can become much more impassioned (Mars) about our beliefs or philosophy of life (Jupiter) with this influence.  Of course, with Mars ruling the aggressive urge, there is also the potential for our “martial impulses” to get out of hand, especially with the more frictional square alignment. Accordingly, it may be wise to keep ourselves on a fairly short leash today and to make a point to remember, and to display, our Libra manners.

Another complicating factor today is mental Mercury is also forming a 135-degree link to psychedelic Neptune which can blur or skew our thought processes.  The best advisory here may be to go with what is most logical for us to do and to avoid, altogether, the “wishful thinking” zone.

“Stop the habit of wishful thinking and start the habit of thoughtful wishes.” Mary Martin

Enjoy your Monday!

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

two planets photo: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1354144

Martin: http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/wishful_thinking/

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Astrology July 9, 2011: Venus Sextiles Jupiter, Uranus Goes Retrograde

09 Saturday Jul 2011

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“The greatest pleasure of life is love.” Euripedes

After having a rather rough go, the last few days, affectionate Venus in nurturing Cancer finally catches a lucky break today with her warm sextile to abundant Jupiter in earthly pleasures Taurus. Venus-Jupiter is often synonymous with “luck in love.” So, hopefully, this royal duo will be able to wave their magical wand for us and graciously shower us with a bonanza of romance. Or grant whatever is our heart’s fondest desire.

This aspect is also grand for entertaining and parties, with Venus also ruling our social life and Jupiter liking to do things on a lavish scale. Jupiter actually rules and symbolizes matters of royalty, and we have William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, reportedly partying with the glamorous “Hollywood Jet Set,” this weekend, in LA. This is Kate Middleton’s first visit to the States. Wouldn’t you just love to be a “fly on the wall” at one of the planned celebrations?

The Moon is also in passionate Scorpio today, magnifying our desires and ramping up our ability to seize upon and claim the rich, intrinsic pleasures of the moment.

Of course, life is never simple and uncomplicated. We also have “wild child” Uranus, the planet of personal freedom and rebellion, stationing retrograde today in self-willed Aries. Whenever a planet changes direction, it tends to call more attention to itself (Uranus stays retrograde until December 9th). Although, we also have intellectual Mercury in theatrical Leo forming a stabilizing sextile to disciplined, conforming Saturn in diplomatic Libra today. This suggests to me that we do have the mental ability to “check” or “censor” our performances (Leo), if need be. Mercury sextile Saturn is excellent for both focused concentration and serious discussions.

Too, it may be an especially good day for talking about “affairs of the heart” (perhaps popping the big question?) with Mercury in romantic Leo and Saturn in matrimonial Libra. Too, lest we forget, we also have the indulgent, and very endearing, Venus-Jupiter sextile.

In the News: Sadly, I learned, this morning, that former first lady, Betty Ford, passed away, late yesterday, at the age of 93. I grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan and for many, many years, Betty’s husband Gerald, our late president, served as our district’s congressman. My late mother also worked at Herpolsheimer’s department store with Betty Ford in Grand Rapids, in the 1940s, where Betty was employed as a model.

Tragically, this week in Grand Rapids, there was also a mass shooting that made world headlines. Seven people were killed. The shootings occurred at locations near where I have relatives living. My brother was also at a memorial last night for the shooting victims when all of a sudden, the event also turned into a memorial for Betty Ford, when it was learned that she had passed.

We had Venus opposite Pluto yesterday, an aspect that, historically, has coincided with the passing away (Pluto rules death) of prominent females (Venus rules women) in the collective. Pluto is also in Capricorn, the sign of government officials. Venus in caring Cancer also denotes Betty’s humanistic legacy with respect to establishing the Betty Ford Center in California for treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. Betty helped to take away the shame of addiction by boldly coming forward and publicly announcing that she had substance abuse problems at a time when it was unheard of for public officials to do so. Betty Ford was a pioneering Aries Sun, with her Moon in compassionate Pisces.

“My makeup wasn’t smeared, I wasn’t disheveled, I behaved politely, and I never finished off a bottle, so how could I be alcoholic?” Betty Ford.

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

flower picture; http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1347486

Betty Ford horoscope: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Ford,_Betty

Betty Ford quote: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Ford,_Betty

Betty Ford death: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/08/betty-ford-dies-former-dead_n_893664.html

Euripedes quote: http://thinkexist.com/quotation/the_greatest_pleasure_of_life_is_love/204944.html

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Astrology May 18, 2011: “Taking A Gamble” Moon In Sagittarius

16 Monday May 2011

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“The safest way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket.” Kin Hubbard

Even though we have the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars all in practical, conservative Taurus, some of us may be willing to take a bit more of a gamble today with our resources. Or, at least muse ourselves about something a little “pie in the sky.” This is primarily due to the placement of the Moon in “reach for the stars” Sagittarius.

Egging the Moon on in the risk-tolerant department today, too, is mental Mercury’s positive semi-sextile to wacky, but possibly “brilliant idea guru” Uranus in “new day” Aries (Uranus also rules our hunches and intuition). Of course, it is conceivable that we could, indeed, come up with some game-changing strategy that could end up putting some extra jingle (Taurus) in our pocket.

Also, love maven Venus is making the very same 30-degree aspect to “wild thing” Uranus. This could lead to our giving keen consideration today to the delicious idea of absconding with the cute, produce guy at the local grocery store. 🙂 Venus-Uranus can spawn sudden infatuations, often with types we are normally not attracted to. In general with this aspect, it’s a favorable time for partaking in leisure activities (Venus-ruled) that are refreshingly different (Uranus). Even dressing a little bolder or daring today might give us a big emotional lift.

Do you get a boost when you wear certain kinds or colors of clothing, shoes, or maybe style your hair differently? The late Elizabeth Taylor had her Venus (ruling beauty) exactly conjunct her Uranus in bold Aries and most of us always felt magically enamored (Uranus) by her singular presence on the silver screen. Also, the late Johnny Cash (born just a day apart from Elizabeth) always called attention to himself by dressing only in black. Johnny, who also had his Venus conjunct Uranus, was officially known as “the man in black.” Miss them both.

One other noteworthy thing here about Uranus and fashion: The moment that Kate Middleton stepped out of the limousine at her wedding in April, unveiling her wedding gown to the world for the very first time, Uranus was exactly trining the “royal” Leo Ascendant, indicating something “electrifying” was unfolding then on the horizon (Uranus is likened to a thunderous bolt of lightning out of the blue). Of course, the matter of Kate’s wedding gown, and who designed it, had been the “best kept secret in the world,” for several months.

Enjoy your Wednesday.

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

Purple flower: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1344537

Hubbard quote: http://www.quotegarden.com/gambling.html

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

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Astrology May 7, 2011: “Topsy Turvy” Cardinal Grand Cross

06 Friday May 2011

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“Life’s problems wouldn’t be called ‘hurdles,’ if there wasn’t a way to get over them.” Unknown source

Things may be a bit more “topsy turvy” today with the Moon in emotional Cancer forming squares to unpredictable Uranus in Aries and restrictive Saturn in Libra, and also an opposition to reforming Pluto in Capricorn. This alignment activity sets up a dynamic cardinal cross in the sky. Cardinal sign energy (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) is very active and initiating. The pace around us now could quicken. Somewhat of a roller coaster. We progress now by being flexible, aware, and simply going with the flow. Sometimes, this buildup of cardinal energy spawns heroic or uncommon efforts.  Other times, creativity (Elvis Presley was born with a grand cardinal cross). Hopefully its appearance in your life today will have positive, exhilarating consequences.

BTW, last fall, when American Idol’s two new judges were formally announced, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez, we had a cardinal grand cross exact in the sky. Again, it can be a highly creative, energizing configuration. Also a time when we feel more inclined or compelled to roll-out bolder agendas for ourselves, or are more amenable to changing things up, desiring newness and freshness. I was curious as to how Tyler and Lopez would fare on Idol, being chosen at that time,  but it appears that the viewer response has so far been favorable.

On a sweeter note, communicator Mercury and love maven Venus are aligned together in flirty Aries, boding well for weekend romance. This Mercury-Venus aspect will be exact on Monday. Too, with this same influence applying yesterday, it was announced that Beatle Paul McCartney is planning another trip down the aisle (trip #3) with his New York girlfriend of four years, Nancy Shevell (she’s reportedly a cousin to Barbara Walters). Not sure of the wedding date. Paul, a Gemini, has adventurous Mars and expansive Jupiter in new beginnings Aries presently sextiling his Sun (sense of self), so he is going through a more enthusiastic, optimistic phase (Jupiter-Sun aspects are often advised for weddings). Coincidentally, we had a similar type of Mars-Jupiter energy (the conjunction) in the royal wedding chart last week of Kate Middleton and Prince William.

Famous Taurus Birthday May 7th: Taylor Abrahamse (20), late Tim Russert (61), late Johannes Brahms (178), late Robert Browning (199), late Piotr Illyich Tchaikovsky (171)

Have a fun Saturday!

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

dahlia: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/875744

YouTube 1812 Overture Tchaikovsky

famous birthdays: http://www.famousbirthdays.com/may.html

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

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Astrology May 1, 2011: “Popes, Saints, Would-be Kings” Mars Conjunct Jupiter

01 Sunday May 2011

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“In his holy flirtation with the world, God occasionally drops a handkerchief. These handkerchiefs are called saints.” Frederick Buechner

With popes and beatification in the news, and would-be kings, it could be that Mars is aligned with Jupiter above! Mars and Jupiter are, indeed, conjunct in pioneering Aries now, and have been so for the last few days. This aspect is finally exact to the dot today (12:26 am EDT).

Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius (sign of religion and philosophy) and co-ruler of spiritual Pisces (ruler of saints), presides over affairs of royalty and and also clergyman, including religious figures such as the pope. Of course, we had the royal wedding on Friday of Kate Middleton and Prince William, and today, Pope Benedict XVI beatified Pope John Paul the II, bringing the late pontiff one step closer to sainthood. More than a million people descended on St. Peter’s Square and surrounding areas to partake in the event. Kate and Williams’s wedding was viewed by 2.6 billion people.

Expansive, grandiose Jupiter, associated with pomp and circumstance, generally wants everything done on a large, lavish scale. Part of his “perennially thinking big” mindset and orientation. Jupiter denotes the philosophy of optimism. “If you can believe it, you can achieve it bro! Don’t fret your poor self with worry over the pending charge account statement. You only go around once! You gotta’ live it up!” 🙂

With energizer Mars conjoined with jolly Jupiter, it is much easier for us now to get carried away with our dreams and enthusiasm, especially in “unstoppable” Aries, the sign of “act first, think later.” So, we may want to make sure that we are adding in at least some measure of common sense with our actions, so we don’t disappoint later, or bite off more than we can chew, in our glorious quest to get ahead and our name on the marquis.

With that said, this is a fantastic time for self-promotion and for selling ourselves. Too, we can even inject some Jupiterian humor into the situation, like President Obama did last night at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington DC.

I was checking, last night, and it appears that we have only had this Mars-Jupiter conjunction in Aries two or three times in the past 100 years or so, although these two planets meet up every couple years by conjunction. So today’s exact event is very rare. Too, we also have the Moon, Mercury, Venus and Uranus in Aries, the official sign of new beginnings. We will also not have this many planets in Aries again for many years, at least 12+ years or more. Also, the Aries Moon is simultaneously conjunct both Jupiter (10:51 am EDT) and Mars (11:21 am EDT) adding even more icing on our personality cakes.

What this all means, to me, is we have a golden, and again, very rare opportunity to re-design and re-invent ourselves now in unprecedented ways. Aries is about self-discovery, and also turning over a new leaf. If we have maybe been feeling down in the dumps, we need to somehow find a way to re-kindle our passions again today, and attempt to make our lives spectacular and magnificent, on the grand, lavish scale of Mars-Jupiter. To have the world around us take notice of us for our crowing achievements and singular contributions for the good of humanity. Even if we may initially only be a “big fish in a small pond.” At least, it’s a beginning! And, we’ll also do Mars-Jupiter proud! May the “Mars-Jupiter force,” be with you today!

Famous Birthdays May 1st: Judy Collins (72), late Jack Paar (94)

Remember: We’re building it to the sky today!

Patrice Thompson

copyright 2011

Source Notes:

Obama: http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/05/01/obama-jokes-about-birthers-poll-numbers-and-2012-candidates/

sunflower: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1328158

birthdays: http://www.astro.com/

YouTube – We Built this City w/lyrics Starship SpazzyOwen

Beatification: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Pope-arrives-in-St-Peter-to-beatify-John-Paul-II-1359716.php

Buechner quote: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/saints.html

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

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Astrology April 28, 2011: “Be An Angel” Moon in Pisces

28 Thursday Apr 2011

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“When angels visit us, we do not hear the rustle of wings, nor feel the feathery touch of the breast of a dove; but we know their presence by the love they create in our hearts.” Unknown

The compassionate Pisces Moon admonishes us to be an angel to others today. To selflessly take creatures, fragile or weak, under our wings and provide them with kind, loving shelter. Too, sometimes just taking a moment to utter a few, uplifting words to a person can fill that person with a bright, glorious hope.

We also have energizer Mars applying to a conjunction to expansive, optimistic Jupiter today (this aspect will also be in around for the Royal Wedding). This is a very potent alignment that tends to make us much more open to envisioning grander possibilities for ourselves and others. As a matter of fact, if we could astrologically “bottle” hope, this is one aspect that we would be putting into that container.

Too, Mars conjunct Jupiter is linked with evangelizing and preaching. So, if you perhaps feel a little inspired to give that “sermon on the mount” today, this aspect could be the reason why.

BTW, Mars-Jupiter also has a legacy of being mingled in with the affairs of royalty, with Jupiter ruling kings and queens. Kind of neat that this uplifting aspect will be imbedded, forever, in Kate and William’s royal wedding chart. It could be, too, that their loving marriage will serve as an inspiring template for others, maybe the whole world, to follow. The late Princess Diana, now in the company of angels herself, must be so very, very proud. Of course, Diana’s, dear, sweet memory, will also be present in all of our hearts tomorrow, as we watch the young couple wed.

Famous Birthdays April 28th: Jay Leno (61), Ann Margret (70).

A quick peek at Ann-Margret’s horoscope shows that she has 6 planets in earthy, sensual Taurus, which is also a very artistic sign. Four of those Taurus planets are involved in a harmonious trine to creative, imaginative Neptune. The Neptune influence helps to endow Ann with more of an ephemeral or otherworldly (angelic) quality, and also makes her very sympathetic and compassionate. Everything I have always read about Ann-Margret suggests that she does, indeed, have a heart of gold.

Have an angelic day! Earn those wings!

Personal note: From the looks of things, I may need to be away from here for a few days. But, I shall return!

Patrice Thompson


Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

angel photo: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1076731

Ann Margret: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Ann-Margret

birthdays: http://www.astro.com/

Angel Quote: http://thinkexist.com/quotations/angels/

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

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Venus Trine Neptune Brings Word Of A Royal Engagement

17 Wednesday Nov 2010

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With “Love Goddess” Venus, in “Marital” Libra, in a harmonious trine to “Fantasy” Neptune in the heavens, Britain’s Prince William finally proposes to long-time girlfriend, Kate Middleton, after an eight year courtship. The Royal Wedding is slated to take place some time next spring or summer.

“Venus trine Neptune” is a classic aspect of  “storybook romance.” Venus denotes love and affection, and Neptune signifies the “idealistic urge.” With Venus-Neptune, we are searching and longing for an “ideal” or “perfect” love. Cupid’s bow and arrow, under Neptune’s spell, transports our hopeful hearts to a “magical realm,” shielded from the woes and worries of everyday living.

It’s interesting how news of this royal engagement has already created an exciting, “fanciful buzz” for the couple around the world. Perhaps the couple’s “fairytale betrothal” (Venus-Neptune) is just the “magical elixir” to shake many of us out of our daily doldrums, providing us with a good measure of vicarious thrill (Neptune) and pleasure (Venus).

After all, who among us does not want to believe in “fairytale endings?” (Venus-Neptune) Especially for princes and princesses.

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2010

Source Notes:

hands: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1294618

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