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Astrology June 12, 2011: Saturn Direct, Venus Sextile Uranus

12 Sunday Jun 2011

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“The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.” Oliver Wendell Holmes

Hopefully, too, we will be able to move in a forward direction with our lives again, with Saturn finally stationing direct in relationship Libra today.  Saturn denotes our goals and corresponding ability to put down solid foundation for ourselves. Saturn has been retrograde since late January.

Too, wherever Saturn has been retrograding in our personal horoscopes (the house position), is the area of life where we should have been reviewing or retooling things, these past few months. Now we are, hopefully, ready to journey on, with greater wisdom.

We also have love goddess Venus in curious Gemini sextiling liberating Uranus today, with Uranus deposited in thrill-seeking Aries. This is a fun aspect in which we tend to seek out more excitement in our lives. It tends to make us a little wild, both socially and romantically. We are more willing to break out of our cookie-cutter molds and try new things. We also are less afraid to defy convention in our noble quest to express ourselves more freely (Uranus).

Additionally, we have the Moon in intense Scorpio today which serves to strengthen our resolve and determination, and ignite our lusty passions, naturally readying us for encounters of the intimate kind. Too, the Scorpio Moon makes us more comfortable dealing with the complexities of life. The Moon here also gives us a perfect chance to play detective, as Scorpio energy is always good for investigation.

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

The Detective photo: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/440835

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Astrology June 1, 2011: New Moon Solar Eclipse in Gemini

31 Tuesday May 2011

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“The Moon shuts off the beams of the Sun as it passes across it, and darkens so much of the earth as the breath of the blue-eyed Moon amounts to.” Empedocles

The New Moon today at 11 degrees of communicative, idea-minded Gemini (5:03 pm EDT) is also a Solar Eclipse. It is the first of three eclipses that we will be having over the course of the next month (the others are June 15th and July 1st). While a New Moon symbolizes new beginnings, a Solar Eclipse denotes endings, so we will be experiencing a mix of both here.

Eclipses are traditionally viewed in astrology as potentially high-impact events with their influence lasting for up to six months, although the “biggest pop” from them often occurs right when they happen, or within a few days before or after the event. In my own life, for instance, I have had major events happen on eclipse days, so I have learned to dole out to them a healthy level of respect and reverence.

We also need to be mindful of the house (or area of life) in our personal horoscope that this Solar Eclipse is falling in, to get a greater awareness for its meaning and possible impact, as that sphere of life is being highly activated now. Also, very importantly, we need to note whether or not the lunation is making aspects to other planets or to important angles (ASC, MC) in our chart. If it is, chances are good that we will be feeling more of the potency of the Eclipse. Especially sensitized now are planets or points in the chart at 8 to 14 degrees of the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces).

Today’s lunation is harmoniously trine to responsible, stabilizing Saturn, with Saturn representing the safety or security urge, so it could be that overall conditions in our lives may improve, that we are able to advance or forge ahead, to some degree, or that some of our pet projects may finally be able to gain traction.We may also just feel more self-confident about our ability to handle difficult or problematic situations now, as Saturn can give us firm resolve and determination, which, at the end of the day, can be a huge thing (“As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he,” from the Book of Proverbs).

Saturn is also in partnership Libra, the sign of diplomacy and also where it is exalted, suggesting the period ahead may be constructive for effectively broaching our more serious (Saturn) relationship issues, including discussing perhaps matters of commitment. (On a collective level, this Eclipse may also be a very good period for attempts at waging diplomacy between countries.)

It may also be an especially good time for having “boundary-type (Saturn) discussions” (Gemini) in which we detail to others what our needs and wants are within the confines of our relationships (Libra), in an effort to have more meaningful, healthy unions that function better. Saturn, on the whole, is concerned with matters of self-preservation, fortifying our positions, and creating practical efficiencies, and these things are often achieved through honest, serious confrontations, in which we speak the truth. Discerning Saturn helps foster within us a more mature, insightful outlook, as well as bestowing a modicum of wisdom and caution based on our experiences.

The lunation in communicator Gemini also helps to kindle a sincere desire for discussion, learning, and sharing our thoughts and ideas, and it can also inspire brilliance within us. Mercury, the ruler of Gemini, will also be exiting slower, more deliberate Taurus for Gemini, the day after this Eclipse, which should also help to boost or speed up our cognitive abilities.

Saturn has also been retrograde since January but is getting ready to move direct in Libra on June 12th, another indicator that we may be able to leap forward with our goals, especially in the relationship realm, after, hopefully, knowing more about  what we want for ourselves (Saturn retrograde is a time of reflection). If we are also seeking to expand our scope of close relationships, or business ties, Saturn’s enabling ray may be a positive factor in helping attract to us more anchoring type individuals who help us to feel more grounded. Saturn specifically denotes older, more experienced type persons, or at least, more serious types.

In some cases, too, today’s Eclipse may set the stage for the pruning away (Saturn) of ties (and situations) that are no longer needed, or that have run their natural course. Of course, sometimes these relationships can also come to an end against our wishes.

Perhaps a positive assist and inspiration here for dealing with any difficult endings or transitions now is the flexible Gemini Moon itself, which helps to give us greater adaptability with respect to coping with change. The intellectual Moon in Gemini is less weighed down by emotional baggage and has a much easier time detaching from its feelings (the trine to Saturn also again helps us to psychologically pare down).

Gemini perpetually seeks out new experiences as new options for growth. In the body, Gemini fittingly rules the lungs and the breath. The constant inhaling and exhaling process perfectly depicts the restless, curious, interactive nature of this sign, and also addresses and showcases how many of us may be feeling now with this Eclipse, that we must keep moving, taking in new sights and new ideas, exhaling yesterday’s experiences, viewpoints and opinions, as old news, no longer relevant.

In general, today’s Solar Eclipse in “I think” Gemini is a big boon for any writing, reading, or research projects, as Gemini loves disseminating and collecting information. It also favors public speaking engagements, stand up comedy acts, travel (especially short trips), involvement in social media activities, events with siblings, taking or teaching new classes, learning new languages, expanding our vocabulary, purchasing phone equipment, and attending to transportation (Gemini) matters.

Famous people with Moon in Gemini: Bette Davis, Roseanne Barr, George Carlin, Goldie Hawn, Fred Astaire, Gwyneth Paltrow.

NEWS UPDATE: Interestingly, on the eve of this Gemini Eclipse, a big communication (Gemini) news story has just come out about cell phones and how they may possibly cause brain cancer. The World Health Organization (WHO) said some cell phones are as dangerous as lead and engine exhaust. The FCC and FDA, however, say they are safe. (From KABC Los Angeles, link to story down below).

Also, more communications news: Today Sprint Nextel Corp reportedly filed a petition with the FCC to block AT&T and T-Mobile USA’s merger plans (bizjournals.com)

Enjoy this exciting Eclipse Day! Set powerful intentions.

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

KABC Cell Phone story: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/health&id=8163650

Moon in Gemini people: http://astrology.about.com/od/moonsigns/p/GeminiMoon.htm

Sepia Toning flower photo courtesy of: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1287051

Empedocles quote: http://www.mreclipse.com/Special/quotes.html

Moon photo courtesy of: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1328265

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Astrology May 23, 2011: “Make A Love Connection” Venus Conjunct Mars

23 Monday May 2011

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“The art of love…is largely the art of persistence.” Albert Ellis

Venus, goddess of love and beauty, is exactly conjunct desire lord Mars in earthy, pampering Taurus today, a potentially very romantic time when we may want to go ahead and try to make an intimate connection with “someone special.” Venus and Mars aligned tends to amplify our desires, making us want to seek out pleasurable activities with others that indulges our senses. It is also an excellent aspect for artistic creativity, especially since this pairing is occurring in talented Taurus, a sign which naturally makes it easier for us to give tangible expression or form to whatever is visualized in our mind’s eye. Gardening is also a favored activity today.

Also, the Moon continues her passage through friendly, civic-minded  Aquarius, additionally encouraging us to reach out and do for others and or espouse causes bigger than ourselves. Love could even blossom in connection with immersion in group matters.

Intellectual Mercury, governing our thinking, is also forming a 150-degree (quinqunx) aspect to cautionary Saturn in balancing Libra. This wavering Mercury-Saturn aspect could make us second guess or doubt ourselves at times, or suggest to us that we might be wise to adopt some back up strategies for our plans.

Enjoy your Monday!

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

60otaku3 YouTube Dusty Springfield Look of Love

roses: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1215919

cupid: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/952958

Confucius quote: http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/duties/

Ellis Quote: http://www.quotegarden.com/love.html

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Astrology May 21, 2011: “Chance To Deepen Ties” Venus Trine Pluto

20 Friday May 2011

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“Friendship is the golden thread that ties the heart of all the world.” John Evelyn

The empowering Sun exits “I have” Taurus and cascades into “I think” Gemini, shifting our core focus from an accumulation of things and a quest for security to an accumulation of knowledge (5:22 am EDT) and eager interaction with others. Restless Gemini is characterized by a “need to know” and also requires active participation in its environment via travel and communication. (The Sun will be in intellectual Gemini for the next month.)

Later on, we also have the Moon departing personally ambitious Capricorn for forward-thinking, detached Aquarius (10:32 pm EDT), another socially-minded air sign, like Gemini, in which attention is centered on group expression and collaborative efforts.

Goddess of love Venus, in pleasure-seeking Taurus, is additionally forming a potent, harmonious trine to passionate, renewing Pluto in Capricorn (2:01 pm EDT), potentially giving us the chance to deepen or strengthen (or heal) our relationship ties. Venus-Pluto often puts us in touch with our deepest desires (Pluto rules the subconscious) and helps to foster particularly strong emotional reactions to persons and events around us.

Often on Venus-Pluto days, we will be riveted by certain captivating stories that we hear about in the news regarding relationships and romance. Or, even Venus-ruled artists or entertainers may capture our attention in a special or singular way. Lady Gaga, for instance, racked up, I believe, 7 or 8 Grammy Awards one night, when Venus and Pluto were exactly aligned in the sky, effectively “stealing the show.”

Too, sometimes old lovers from our past, including our karmic past, appear under this same aspect. It is an influence that is linked with finding our soulmate.  (Pluto rules death and rebirth).

This same aspect also favors going treasure-hunting. I recently “fell in love” with, and ended up purchasing, a fabulous pinkish, salmon-colored, upholstered chair at a tag sale the day Venus and Pluto were exactly aligned in my horoscope (Venus rules art and other objects of beauty). As soon as I set my eyes on the chair, I was “overpowered” (Venus-Pluto) by it, and simply had to have it. Venus-Pluto is also associated with “obsession” or “intense craving.” This aspect is also excellent for personal creativity.

Enjoy your Saturday! I’ll let you know how I make out on the antiques trail!

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

Tulips photo: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1349024

Evelyn quote: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/ties.html

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

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Astrology May 17, 2011: Full Moon in “Hidden” Scorpio

14 Saturday May 2011

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“Life has its own hidden forces which you can only discover by living.” Soren Kierkegaard

There’s a Full Moon at 26 degrees of Scorpio today (7:10 am EDT). Briefly, a Full Moon represents a culmination or peaking of awareness. With a Full Moon we are often more privy to revelations, as we have “more light” by which to see things. The volume on our emotional responses (Moon) may also be turned up.

Scorpio, as a quality of experience, is associated with intensity of expression, and also extremes of behavior. It is a more complex sign to figure out. The natural ruler of Scorpio is Pluto, which is known for its’ laser-like focus. When the Moon is in Scorpio, there is a greater depth of feeling and passion to us, and consequently we tend to react more powerfully to matters. Unfortunately, emotional outbursts can also manifest, if we are not careful to rein ourselves in. The Scorpio Moon additionally likes power and to be in charge, which means on the shadow side, we often need to simultaneously subdue our feelings of control or manipulation. Jealousy and possessiveness are also two other issues that many of us characteristically wrestle with when the Moon is deposited here.

Scorpio as a zodiacal sign stands guard over those areas of life that are normally hidden from view, such as our mind’s subconscious. It also governs intimacy and sex, or what is often expressed privately “behind closed doors.” Scorpio, as the opposite sign to money and possession Taurus, additionally depicts our attitudes concerning the sharing of our material resources with others, and is related to such mundane things as joint bank accounts and jointly-held possessions.

Since Scorpio presides over death (or the dissolution of form) and rebirth, it is also connected to insurance and estate matters. It also rules taxes, surgery, and regenerative healing techniques. Scorpio is furthermore linked to psychic development, channeling, and the spirit world, and to metaphysical matters in general. Its intrinsic approach is always to “go deep” and ponder mysteries wherever they may be found.

With the Full Moon falling in Scorpio, it could be that some or many of the areas above may be more highlighted now. We are also more likely to be in touch with our deepest, most passionate desires (Scorpio) or innermost feelings at this time. We may also have to address issues from our buried past (with Scorpio they often suddenly rise to the surface). Or possibly face the truth about things that we have been avoiding. Again, too, the Scorpio Full Moon can easily solicit overreactions from us, especially if we are not mindful of our behavior.

Too, the Full Moon now could mark transitions or endings, or pivotal turning points (Scorpio). This Scorpio Full Moon is also making a challenging square to vague, dissolving Neptune in surrendering Pisces. It is additionally forming a tight quinqunx (adjustment aspect) to excessive, boastful Jupiter in impulsive Aries (sign of the military), cautioning us not to go overboard or gamble unwisely with our resources. Also, with Neptune’s “veiled ray” on the scene, we may need to guard against being hoodwinked or misled by others. We also would be wise, ourselves, to avoid doing anything that is nefarious or deceitful. Sometimes, too, with Neptune, we unwittingly lead others on by not being in full possession of all the facts. We simply spew out misinformation or just perceive things in a distorted way.

On a more positive note, this lunation still finds Mercury (thoughts) and Venus (beauty and love) side by side in gentle, laid-back Taurus, a very creative sign, and both in a harmonious, compassionate sextile to imaginative Neptune. Taking the time to put into words, our deep love and affection for each other, and engaging in random acts of love and kindness (Neptune), can have very uplifting consequences for all of us now. Also, this aspect is excellent for creating or purchasing art or other objects of beauty, including adding a few “to die for” items to our wardrobe. Too, with the rejuvenating properties of the Scorpio Moon also involved, now would be an ideal time for age-defying beauty treatments or makeovers. Neptune also rules cosmetics, and all manner of masquerade and disguises. It is interesting, too, how when we do alter our outward appearance, we often are related to differently.  In other words, it sets the stage for transforming responses from others.

“Men and women belong to different species, and communication between them is a science still in its infancy.” Bill Cosby 🙂

BTW, I read the other day that Oprah Winfrey (who has facilitated many personal makeovers through her show) plans to tape her talks shows for airing May 23rd and May 24th, on May 17th, at a special arena in Chicago, which will be able to hold over 20,000 of her fans. As an astrologer, of course, I immediately thought about the intensely emotional Scorpio Full Moon in affect and its fitting tie-in with poignant, transforming events, including farewells (endings). Too, with Mercury conjunct Venus in Taurus sextile idealistic, otherworldly Neptune (Neptune also rules the television camera), no doubt that Oprah will be magically “feeling the love” then from her audience and also the camera will be able to masterfully capturing the surreal (Neptune) images of this singular event.

As most of us know who faithfully watch Oprah, she is signing off with her daily syndicated talk show on May 25th, after being on the air for 25 years. She will still be actively involved with broadcasting, however, running her OWN network. Oprah has “Karma Lord” Saturn in Libra transiting at the very top of her chart now, near her tenth house of career. Often a time when one’s highest professional achievement is recorded.

Too, on May 25th, again the last day for the Oprah Show, the Sun will also fascinatingly be in communications Gemini and exactly sextile to futuristic Uranus in new beginnings Aries, signaling that some “big change is in the air.” Uranus also rules television broadcasting. The Sun-Uranus aspect also tends to coincide with more “unusual” or “out of the ordinary” (Uranus) events, and May 25th will, no doubt, go down in broadcast history as the day Oprah officially ended her talk show.  The Moon will also be in reflective, sentimental Pisces that day. We wish Oprah all the best, but at the same time, we will miss her daily show. Afternoons will no longer be the same without her beaming, re-assuring presence lighting up the television screen.

Patrice Thompson


Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

pink dahlia http://www.sxc.hu/photo/622905

Cosby: http://www.worldofquotes.com/topic/Communication/1/

Moon: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1141736

Kierkegaard quote: http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/hidden/3.html

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Astrology May 10, 2011: “Be Creative” The Moon’s in Leo

09 Monday May 2011

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“Creativity comes from a conflict of ideas.” Donatella Versace

The fortifying Taurus Sun meets the flashy Moon in Leo (4:34 pm EDT). We’re looking to dig our heels in and get down to business (Taurus), but at the same time, we require plenty of pomp and circumstance (Leo). We also feel the need to be creative with the sign of Leo ruling our self-expression.

Late tonight and early tomorrow morning, the Moon also forms triumphant trines to the rare triple conjunction of Mercury (thoughts and ideas), Venus (love and social life), and Jupiter (luck and optimism) in expedition Aries (this triple conjunction is exact tomorrow). Ain’t no mountain high enough that we can’t climb now. Our personal popularity (Venus) also has a chance to soar (Jupiter), as we are cosmically cleared to seek out more pleasurable pursuits.

Famous Taurus Birthdays May 10th: Donovan (65), Paul “Bono” Hewson (51). Also, your “humble astrologer,” is 29 and holding today. 🙂

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

Aquafina286 YouTube U2 Still Haven’t Found (with lyrics)

rose photo: taken by me

birthday cake: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1093391

Versace: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/creativity_2.html

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

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Astrology May 9, 2011: “Love On Our Mind” Mercury Conjunct Venus

08 Sunday May 2011

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COSMIC WEATHER:

“One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can’t utter.” Jame Earl Jones

Today we may receive an extra measure of cosmic assistance in getting those heartfelt words out, though, as communicator Mercury forms an exact conjunction to connection queen Venus, the grand goddess of love and beauty, in spontaneous Aries (11:45 am EDT). The feminine Moon also enters demonstrative Leo (5:36 am EDT) and forms a harmonious trine to electrifying Uranus in Aries (11:11 am EDT). Also, raising the delicious prospect for “sudden romance.”

Is it normally difficult for you to put your romantic feelings into words, or to verbally declare your love for somebody?

Famous May 9th Taurus Birthdays: Billy Joel (62), Candice Bergen (65)

“True love stories never have endings.” Richard Bach

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes

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

Rose Picture taken by me.

Kiss Me Photo: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1107958

Bach: http://www.wisdomquotes.com/topics/love/

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

Jones quote: http://thinkexist.com/quotations/love/2.html

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Astrology May 6, 2011: “Get Ahead” Moon Sextiles Mars, Jupiter, Mercury

06 Friday May 2011

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“That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.” Abraham Lincoln

We have a “trifecta” of a day today with the galloping Gemini Moon sextiling Mercury (ideas), Jupiter (opportunity), and Mars (initiative) in “race to the finish line” Aries. This is a fantastic time to unabashedly promote ourselves (Aries), our pet projects, and our ideas (Gemini). We can be much more convincing now and much more enthusiastically received. Very likely to make a positive first impression.

Also, communicator Mercury’s conjunction to “goddess of love and beauty” Venus bodes well for “affairs of the heart” and discussion of romance.  It can also be a highly creative influence. An ideal day for writing (Gemini). Might also be an excellent time to go shopping for clothes or things of beauty for the home (art, decorative items). The Moon also shifts into homebody Cancer, late in the day (10:32 pm EDT), forming a cocooning trine to fantasy Neptune (11:54 pm EDT).

Famous Taurus Birthdays May 6th: Tony Blair (58), George Clooney (Big 5-0!) Love you, George! With all of my heart. Hope it’s a good one. 🙂

“Our business in life is not to get ahead of others, but to get ahead of ourselves.” E. Joseph Cossman

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

Cossman: http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/get_ahead/

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

two roses: http://www.astro.com/

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 30, 2011: “Resistance To Love” Venus Opposite Saturn

30 Saturday Apr 2011

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“Most people have a harder time letting themselves love than finding someone to love them.” Bill Russell

Today’s Venus-Saturn opposition (8:15 pm EDT) has been linked with a “fear of involvement,”or a general “resistance to love.” Saturn symbolically represents our fears, also our duties and obligations. When it is aligned with Venus, governing our affections, there can be some blockages in the expression of our feelings for a myriad of reasons. Or we may just feel more obligated by love. Sometimes, too, with this aspect, others let us down or do not give us the support that we need. Venus-Saturn also has some history with separations. Regardless of the scenario, we may find that we prefer our own company more now.

Financially, because Venus also rules money, we may encounter some temporary restrictions or challenges in this area. It may also behoove us to be more frugal (Saturn) now, or to try getting by with less.

Meanwhile, the Moon’s placement in fiery, “start-me-up” Aries means we have a tally of six planets in this restless sign, today and tomorrow. (Won’t have this number again here for several years.) We also have 8 planets in the cardinal signs (also linked with originating action).

With such a preponderance of Aries and Cardinal energy, we will want to make sure that we are finding a way to expend all of this physical energy. Gardening, or yard work, may be ideal for us now, especially with the Sun in earthy Taurus. I personally went shopping for flowers today at the local farmer’s market and will be planting them tomorrow. I also have an Aries rising and, have to admit, I am really feeling the weight of the Aries energy. I seem to be having more difficulty focusing and concentrating on tasks. Anyone else feeling this way?

Enjoy your Saturday!

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

sepia flower: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1287051

Russell: http://thinkexist.com/quotations/fear/

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

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