(Today’s Planetary Aspects: The Moon is void-or-course in balancing Libra until 1:57 pm when it enters transforming Scorpio; Moon trines initiating Mars in protective Cancer at 5:01 pm. All times posted are for EDT.)
Cosmic Quote of the Day:“Don’t wait for your ship to come in, swim out to it.” Cathy Hopkins
When we seize the moment, or are otherwise engaged with life, we tend to feel better about ourselves. The mere act of taking action also signals to the subconscious that we interested in our lives, and our future. Taking initiative is also a marvelous way for us to bolster our self-esteem and confidence.
Today, the Moon is void-of-course in Libra until 1:57pm, so for the first half of the day, it is best to continue with or finish projects that we already have in the works, or to use this time period for pausing or reflection. Once the Moon enters investigative Scorpio at 1:57 pm, we have the green light to go ahead with new endeavors. The Scorpio Moon imparts a strong desire to get at the truth. We are also more poised to be led by our passions at this time.
At 5:01 pm, the waxing Scorpio Moon forms a flowing trine to energizing Mars, which is newly installed in security-oriented Cancer. This harmonious aspect may motivate us to take swift, determined action toward our goals. This invigorating influence also gives us a wonderful chance to show off or display our leadership ability. On a personal level, this energy is excellent for building emotional rapport with others as well as for mending or reconciling our relational ties.
Famous June 26 Birthdays: Derek Jeter, Michael Vick, Gretchen Wilson, Eleanor Parker, Pearl S. Buck.
“Inside myself is a place where I live all alone. That’s where you renew your springs that never dry up.” Pearl S. Buck
Enjoy your Friday!
Patrice Thompson
Copyright 2015
Source Notes:
The Ship: http: //www.freeimages.com/photo/1208965
Daily Joy, 365 Days of Inspiration by National Geographic: Pearl S. Buck quote
Famous Birthdays: http://www.famousbirthdays.com/june26.html
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“Motivation is the fuel, necessary to keep the human engine running.” Zig Ziglar
COSMIC WATCH:
Mars, the energy planet, that inspires us to take action in the real world, enters “pioneering” Aries tonight (7:12 pm EST), the zodiacal sign that it rules, where it will stay until March 31st. Ideally, this placement will supply us with a full tank of “high-octane motivation,” in the coming days and weeks ahead, especially to tackle some of those highly personal projects that we may have had on the back burner, for a while now. Included here, might be a few of those endearing New Year’s resolutions – remember those? – that for, whatever reason, haven’t been allowed to gain much traction in our busy lives.
Also, Aries is the “sign of the self,” so the self-promotion, self-development, self-focus is perfectly acceptable and fully expected now, with Mars moving through this sector of the zodiac. One of my favorite quotes is by Wayne Dyer: “Don’t die with your music still inside you.” Too, unless we make the conscious effort to self-actualize – which Mars in Aries will be encouraging all of us to do now – no one else is going to do it for us. Getting our music “out into the world” is, and always has been, an inside job. And, if we’re lucky, we may catch a break or two, along the way.
Of course, too, it often takes a commitment of real physical energy – actual muscle and sweat – to bring our precious dreams and goals into manifestation, and with Mars holed up in watery, mutable Pisces, since mid-January, for some of us, that actual energetic component may have been sorely lacking, as of late. Mars in “transcendent” Pisces, though, hopefully has been great for nurturing our inner vision, or inner awareness, so now we readily know and recognize the work before us in the outer world that we have to do, must do, if we are going to cultivate and realize our life’s potential, or purpose.
Mars in Aries is, potentially, a grand opportunity for us to really develop and display our courage and leadership abilities. Symbolically, it can act as a strong ally for us in helping us to face down our fears or doubts. On an archetypal level, Mars in Aries awakens our inner “brigadier general,” challenging us to take full command of our lives and our destinies – as much as is humanly possible, of course. Granted, we don’t always hold “all the strings,” but we are in control of the choices that we make and, at the end of the day, that’s pretty heady stuff to command, don’t you think? Author Caroline Myss says “our thoughts and our attitudes” are our true power. Yet, so many of us fail to realize this, until it’s often too late.
Meanwhile, intellectual Mercury in “observational” Aquarius is also sextiling “wise old owl” Saturn, today, in “positive” Sagittarius. This influence is excellent for mentoring others, or for taking someone under our wing to encourage them. It’s also a good time to come up with practical solutions to our problems, culled, of course, from years of our impressive, voluminous experience in the school of hard knocks. 🙂 This aspect also favors concentration and attention to detail. Might also be a good time to look up old friends, or acquaintances.
Question for Today: If I had enough courage, my next step would be to (fill in the blank).
Famous February 19 Birthdays:Smokey Robinson, Nicolaus Copernicus, Lee Marvin
“In the midst of all dwells the Sun. For who could set this luminary in another or better place in this most glorious temple, than whence he can at one and the same time brighten the whole.” Nicolaus Copernicus
Enjoy your Thursday! Happy Chinese New Year – The Year of the Goat!
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“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” John Quincy Adams.
In the last few years, so much has been written on the topic of leadership. One of the best known contemporary writers and coaches on the subject is, John Maxwell. When it comes to actually defining leadership, Maxwell simply describes it, “as influence – nothing more, nothing less.”
In astrology, Mars, the planet that symbolizes our passion and drive (including our sex drive), and inspires us to do our best and be our best, is also the planet that signifies our raw leadership ability (along with the Sun). As it passes through the twelve signs, our particular leadership style is denoted.
Tonight (at 10:05 pm EDT), Mars moves into proud, “Leo the Lion,” where it will stay until October 15.
Mars is very comfortable and “at home” in Leo. Its leadership style here is very take-charge and commanding, and often it is quite charismatic and creative here. Some famous people and celebrities with Mars in Leo, include: George Clooney, Jodie Foster, Beyonce Knowles, Hillary Clinton, Robert Redford, Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra, and Michael Jordan.
Since Mars is, potentially, a more powerful force to be reckoned with, when it’s in Leo, a fixed, fire sign, this suggests that we may also be able to more readily tap into our own personal power now and leverage it, over the next few weeks, especially if we focus our efforts diligently, and concentrate on a few key things that we really want to accomplish. Too, this is not a time to fritter away our time or talent on low priority items, or for wrapping up loose ends. Mars in Leo is all about in getting to the heart of a matter and taking control.
And, of course, as we expend more energy outward, confidently shaping and defining our special cubbyhole in the world, we also will have a greater chance to spread our individual “sphere of influence” around. John Maxwell cautions us here, though, that, “before we try to lead others, we must first lead ourselves.” A good point to remember.
Too, the house (or area of life) in our birth chart, that Mars is moving through now, is being highly energized. We may find that we have to devote more of our time or resources to dealing specifically with the issues of that house.
In what area of your life do you feel most influential?
How important is it for you to be regarded or viewed, as a “person of influence?”
Who, would you say, is the most influential person in your life now, and why?
“To be successful you have to be selfish, or else you never achieve. And once you get to your highest level, then you have to be unselfish. Stay reachable. Stay in touch. Don’t isolate.” Michael Jordan
Another note about Mars now: It may also be interesting to see what happens to the price of gold, in the coming weeks, while Mars, the momentum planet, winds its way through colorful Leo. Leo is the zodiacal sign that rules the precious metal. Yesterday, on the heels of Mars moving into Leo, gold reached its highest level since June 7th, most likely based on the uncertainty in Syria and the Middle East (Mars also rules the military). Of course, Mars can also be a very volatile planet, so wide swings here in the price of gold, cannot be ruled out.
Famous Birthdays August 27:Yasser Arafat, Bob Kerrey, Lyndon B. Johnson. “Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.” Lyndon B. Johnson
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The adrenalin continues to cycle through us today with the Moon in “unstoppable” Aries the Ram which helps to provide momentum and perhaps a pioneering spirit for whatever it is that we want to achieve now. Additionally, we may want to observe the characteristic manner in which we tend to assert ourselves for extra insight about our nature. “Make definite assertions. Avoid tame, colorless, hesitating, non-committal language.” William Strunk Jr.
Numerologically, there is also a strong leadership vibe to the day with it being the 10th day of the month. “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” John Quincy Adams
Famous July 10 Birthdays: Arlo Guthrie, David Brinkley. “A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks other have thrown at him.” David Brinkley
How can you take the lead today? Why might someone want to follow you as a leader?
Patrice Thompson is a Life Coach for Women. She partners with clients who are desiring to take their lives to the next level. Her approach is more metaphysical and intuitive in nature. To contact Patrice about coaching, you may email her at CoachPatrice@aol.com
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“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
We are still likely in the “wanting to conquer the world” mode with the Moon ensconced a second day in pioneering Aries. 🙂 Too, we just may be able to do it! We have the clever Gemini Sun, denoting our executive ability, forming a harmonious trine to solidifying Saturn (8:12 am EDT). A time when we are often able to see tangible evidence of our past efforts finally beginning to emerge. Sun-Saturn is also very supportive for long-term planning.
We may additionally feel a greater sense of duty or responsibility to others now. The nature of Saturn tends to be more serious and paternalistic. This is an excellent day to demonstrate our own personal brand of leadership. Also to seek out advice from those persons we regard as mentors. “The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there.”John Buchan
Looking Back: This same “Sun Trine Saturn” influence last year (June 2) coincided with Mitt Romney, the former Republican governor of Massachusetts, throwing his hat in the ring, a second time, for the U.S. presidency.
Would you describe yourself as more of a leader or a follower? What constitutes a good leader in your mind?
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With the Moon in “self-confident” Leo the Lion today, we want to be focusing on our strengths or positive qualities. We also want to be looking for these same things in others. Finding a way to praise or lift others up, is the hallmark of a true leader. “A boss creates fear, a leader confidence. A boss fixes blame, a leader corrects mistakes. A boss knows all, a leader asks questions. A boss makes work drudgery, a leader makes it interesting. A boss is interested in himself or herself, a leader is interested in the group.” Russell H. Ewing
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“Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned.” Peter Marshall
COSMIC WEATHER:
The Moon continues in action-packed Aries. We still have the glorious “green light” to go ahead with our scintillating plans and projects. Too, it may be that the early bird catches the worm, as the Moon is making invigorating aspects to both pioneering Mars (7:16 am EST) and the power-generating Sun (9:10 am EST) in idealistic Aquarius early in the day. These aspects bode well for taking a leadership position, especially within the framework of a group setting (Aquarius). Overall, we are in a more self-confident mood, as well as more competitive (Mars).
Also, love goddess Venus is inching closer to her conjunction rendezvous with passionate Pluto tomorrow (8:49 pm EST) in career-sign Capricorn. This short-term influence is a biggie and can be a game-changer with respect to transforming our relationships and making us more aware of our emotional needs and desires. (Get all the mesmerizing details about this red-hot aspect in my earlier blog on the topic.)
“Sometimes it is the person closest to us who must travel the furthest distance to be our friend.” Robert Brault.
Finally, Chiron, the wounded healer, re-enters the compassionate waters of Pisces today where it will reside until 2018-2019, ideally sensitizing more of us to the needs of others, especially the downtrodden or the underdog. Pisces focuses our attention on issues of civil rights, alternative or holistic healing methods and spirituality or mysticism. The Pisces experience revolves around removing real and or imagined boundaries. It reminds us that we are all in this cryptic plot together, for better or worse, so why not strive to do and get things right.
Initially when Chiron first entered Pisces last spring (before retrograding later back into Aquarius) was the very day that the BP oil spill occurred in the Gulf of Mexico. Hopefully, such a disaster will not occur again this time. I only point this reality out here again, because of its factual nature. Pisces, of course, does rule oil and also the sea.
Again, too, that tragic event did poignantly reveal to us the need for being ever mindful and accountable for all of our actions, individually and collectively, because for every action, there is always an equal reaction. Also, aware of the fact that we must learn to preserve the planet by being good stewards of the earth, if we are to survive. Our actions do have consequences or a “spill-over” affect on everything around us because, ultimately, there really are not any boundaries (Pisces). We must always sow positive seeds that are supportive of life. When we don’t, we suffer the undesirable consequences.
“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself. Serve and thou shall be served (Pisces).” Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Ronald Reagan announces in New York his “candidacy for president.”
The “Illuminating” Sun is in “Transforming” Scorpio and exactly conjunct “Rebel” Uranus.
The Sun, as ruler of Leo, represent leaders and authority figures. Non-Traditional Uranus, as ruler of Futuristic Aquarius (Reagan’s “Sun-sign”), signifies “change” and “revolution.” Scorpio is also the sign that rules taxes, debt, credit, and investments.
On days when the Sun and Uranus are conjoined, we tend to witness a “departure from the past,” in terms of leadership matters, and often “sudden developments” or “breakthroughs” that can lead us down new paths.
Reagan went on to win the U.S. presidency, the following year, and ended up serving two complete terms in office from January 21, 1981 to January 21, 1989. His presidency has been termed the “Reagan Revolution” (Uranus) as it was regarded to have initiated a “political realignment” both within the U.S. and beyond in favor of his brand of conservatism and free markets.
Pioneering Mars was also strong in Theatrical Leo that day, and Reagan was previously “an actor” before becoming governor of California. Mars in Leo can usher in more “colorful” and “charismatic” leadership.
The Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and the North Node were also all in practical, “no frills” Virgo, maybe helping to foster more an acceptance of a message, on the part of the public, of a more “scaled down” type of government agenda and economic philosophy.
“Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.” Ronald Reagan
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“Pure love and suspicion cannot dwell together: at the door where the latter enters, the former makes its exit.” Alexandre Dumas Pere
COSMIC WEATHER:
New Moon In “Sunny, Leadership” Leo, the sign of the proud Lion (at 11:09 pm EDT), endows us with more of a sense of our own personal power and authority. We are feeling more self-confident and magnanimous, as well as self-expressive and creative.
New Moons symbolize new beginnings and, correspondingly, they are times when we want to go ahead and set our new intentions for the month. So for the next two weeks, while the Exuberant Leo Moon is in its energetic waxing phase, we should be busy initiating new projects that utilize and showcase our shining, Leonine leadership abilities, as well as display our special, unique talents and gifts.
Glamorous Leo also likes to party hearty and entertain. Get those invitations to local celebs and dignitaries in the mail!
Speaking about partying, we also have merry “Party King” Jupiter in “Adventurous” Aries opposing “Party Queen” Venus, in “Let’s Fall in Love” Libra today. It can be a very romantic aspect, but also highly self-indulgent. As many of us know, too, sometimes too much of a good thing, can end up being a bad thing, so we need to try to cultivate some moderation here. That is, unless, of course, actor George Clooney is in the picture. At which time, wild abandon and excessive behavior are perfectly acceptable and wholly expected. Right, ladies?
The real “Biggie” from the Universe today, however, and into Tuesday, is the “High Drama” Venus square Pluto aspect. Remember the “Balloon Boy” incident last fall in the U.S., when many of us thought an adorable, inquisitive, little boy was perched inside a ridiculous, weird looking, silvery balloon, that looked like a primitive space ship, that was floating way above a rural countryside somewhere? I think it was in Colorado. That was a “Venus-Pluto” day.
Then, most recently, we had the Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York scandal, in which she was reportedly trying to sell “access” to her ex-husband, Prince Edward. Another ‘Venus-Pluto” day. That was a very sad situation.
So we may want to keep a close eye on the news to see what kind of “soap opera” type drama might be playing out in the collective today. Could even involve more “spies,” with Master Spy Agent Pluto, front and center.
Venus, the love principle, rules our desire for relationships and connections. When it is aligned with “Manipulative, Control Freak” Pluto, our noble need for love can be subverted and debased in the worst way. We can become jealous, obsessive, and controlling or become emotional victims of people who treat us in this manner.
Pluto characteristically acts with a lot of suspicion. With Venus-Pluto today: We’re actively looking for lipstick on the collar, whispered conversations, hang-up calls. We’re driving by places of employment, to see if Joe or Helen really went to work.
Too, we already have the “going overboard,” Venus-Jupiter aspect, on the drawing board for today, which may make this Venus-Pluto influence even more potent and dramatic to handle.
Because I do also like to be positive here, on occasion, and not “all gloom and doom,” it should be mentioned that “Venus-Pluto” can be very regenerating and transforming. “New life” may be breathed into something earlier “left for dead”. Or we may also suddenly, sometimes through a course of events, have a fresh “internal awareness” or “consciousness” about the state of a relationship(s), that ends up being very transformational and positive for us. We could also meet people today with whom we have pivotal karmic issues to work out. Venus square Pluto is another one of those “”soulmate arrival” aspects.
Interestingly, Elvis Presley also had Venus opposite Pluto in his personal horoscope. This aspect played out between his second and eighth houses, the houses that are associated with personal money and possessions (2nd house), and money shared and managed by others (8th house).
Elvis had that highly-publicized relationship with his Business Manager, Colonel Tom Parker, that was reportedly “very controlling,” with Parker at the “controlling end of it,” which would definitely fall under the parameters of the Venus-Pluto aspect. Especially since Pluto was in Elvis’ eighth house of other people’s money management.
How the Venus-Pluto aspect played out in his personal romantic relationships, of course, we don’t really know for sure. But he did passionately pursue Priscilla for many years apparently with a lot of intensity and most likely leveraged quite a bit of control over her. It could be, too, that he was, or became, personally controlling in relationships, in general, out of necessity, and as a response to his intense environment. It seems like everyone wanted a “piece of Elvis,” wanted to “control him” in many ways, most likely for their own Plutonian gain.
Too, women, representing Venus here, were always throwing themselves at him in a highly suggestive, sexual way, and Pluto is very sexual, as co-ruler of Scorpio, the sex sign. So we do know how Venus-Pluto played out in that realm for Elvis. Plus, Venus rules creativity, singing, and music, and he had a transformational (or Plutonian) influence on the music industry. His Venus-Pluto was also part of that “Grand Cardinal Cross” that I spoke about in my blog the other day.
Famous August 9th Leo Birthdays: Whitney Houston (47), Melanie Griffith (53)
Enjoy your Monday!
Be on the lookout for “high drama” with Venus-Pluto, Venus-Jupiter, and the colorful Leo Moon!
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