Tag Archives: Mars sextile Saturn

Astrology June 28, 2026: Mars Enters Gemini, Treaty of Versailles Signed

28 Sunday Jun 2026

Posted by in Astrology June 2026

≈ 2 Comments

Tags

, , , , , , , ,

Cosmic Weather:

“Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?” – T.S. Eliot

Animating Mars, the perceived planet of action and motivation, enters the information gathering/sharing sign of Gemini today (3:29 pm), where it will stay until August 11. Mars in curious, communicative Gemini serves to expand the general awareness of our environment as well as steps up our daily interactions with it.

We’re also seeking to enlarge the playing field of our options now as Mars in Gemini possibly compels us to ferret out greater variety in our lives. Accordingly, the choices that we make, or the decision-making process, also potentially becomes more complicated as we sort through a plethora of possibilities.

Too, it could be that we are needing more flexibility or wiggle room with respect to how we execute what we undertake, over the next six weeks, as our natural orientation now may be more akin to that of a busy bumblebee, going from flower to flower, gathering nectar; in mutable Gemini, Mars function is to first gather or collect, and then to disseminate, the bounty it has accumulated. 

“To be successful, one has to be one of three bees – the queen bee, the hardest working bee, or the bee that does not fit in.” – Suzy Kassem

*All times EDT

On This Day in History: 

On June 28, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles is signed in France, ending World War One and establishing the League of Nations.

Among the astrological aspects that day, Mars – the planet of war – was in versatile Gemini (as it is today) and applying one degree to an exact waning sextile to structuring, disciplining Saturn in authoritative Leo, potentially paving the way for dialing back the aggressive urge; Mars-Saturn aspects also tend to be more serious or cautious in nature and are considered excellent for planning.

Too, cooperative Venus was applying to a conjunction with Saturn, an aspect associated with long-term responsibility or commitment.

Additionally, there was a stellium of 5 planets in security-minded Cancer, that day, including contractually minded Mercury separating one-degree from an exact conjunction with goodwill ambassador Jupiter, an influence that tends to find us focusing on the bigger picture.

The empowering Sun was also applying (one-degree) to an exact conjunction with transformational Pluto in Cancer, a potentially very intense, emotionally charged, power-driven energy.

***

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

Patrice Thompson

honeybee perching on yellow flower

Copyright 2026

Source Notes:

Unsplash Photo by Dmitry Grigoriev

https://www.onthisday.com/events/june/28

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

https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/41357774-the-rock

Disclaimer: For entertainment purposes only. The information and data contained on and through this site are to be treated purely for your entertainment purposes only. Any prediction or other messages 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 and Patrice Thompson provide no guarantees, implied warranties, or assurances of any kind, and will not be responsible for any interpretation made or use by the recipient of the information and data mentioned above.

Astrology November 18, 2023: Sun Conjuncts Mars, Touch-Tone Telephone Debuts

18 Saturday Nov 2023

Posted by in Astrology November 2023

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , , , ,

“You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do.” – Carl Gustav Jung

Cosmic Weather:

The authoritative Sun, symbolizing our ego and will, makes its annual conjunction with assertive Mars in investigative, transformational Scorpio today (12:42 am). Potentially inspiring us to confidently or courageously act upon or defend our deepest passions or ambitions. At the same time, perhaps stoking our desire for employing new methods, new approaches, including embracing/welcoming new beginnings. Existing situations could also reach pivotal turning points.

Planetary conjunctions represent birthdays, of sorts. Fresh starts.

To this end, Waxing Luna’s entrance into experimental Aquarius (6:28 am) also helps to support this more galvanizing, pioneering Sun-Mars energy.

While breakthroughs are possible – and perhaps more likely now – due, in part, to our potentially more determined, undaunted desire to go to the next level or see matters through to the very end, on the shadow side, we may also want to be more mindful of a tendency, at the moment, to go to extremes (the Scorpio energy), when perhaps a more nuanced approach might, ultimately, serve us better in the long run.

Too, proactively seeking to avoid engaging in more reactive behavior (such as throwing temper tantrums when something/someone provokes our ire) or taking measures to contain inflammable situations before they erupt or get out of hand may also go far to adding to the peace, stability, and success of the day.

On the other hand, now may also be a healthy time to share/vent how we really feel about things in a bid to clear the air. This is also a good period for purging/repurposing items.

Additionally, now could be a litmus test to see how well we are using/abusing/wielding our personal power. We may also gain a fresh new understanding or awareness concerning what really excites us at our core/what truly makes us come alive.

“Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.” – Lao Tzu

On This Day in History:  On November 18, 1963, Bell Telephone introduces the touch-tone telephone to customers in Pennsylvania. (Before this new advance, we had the old-fashioned rotary dial telephone.)

Astrologically, that day, enterprising Mars, in futuristic Sagittarius, was exactly sextile to solidifying Saturn in innovative Aquarius. An excellent influence for building upon the trusty structure of the past.

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

Patrice Thompson

closeup photo of adult lion

Copyright 2023

Source Notes:

Photo: Unsplash.com Michael Spain

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/38285.C_G_Jung

https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/lao-tzu-quotes

https://www.onthisday.com/events/november/18

Disclaimer: For entertainment purposes only. The information and data contained on and through this site are to be treated purely for your entertainment purposes only. Any prediction or other messages 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 and Patrice Thompson provide no guarantees, implied warranties, or assurances of any kind, and will not be responsible for any interpretation made or use by the recipient of the information and data mentioned above.

Astrology December 19, 2019: Mars Sextile Saturn, Mercury Square Neptune

19 Thursday Dec 2019

Posted by in Astrology December 2019

≈ 2 Comments

Tags

, , , , ,

Cosmic Weather:

(Mars in Scorpio forms a waning sextile to Saturn in Capricorn, 4:59 am.; Mercury in Sagittarius forms a waning square to Neptune in Pisces, 11:19 pm.)

Today, we are likely better off just going with what we know and playing by the rules  (Mars sextile Saturn), while putting off pondering the ambiguous or oblique (Mercury square Neptune) for another day. 🙂

Motivating Mars sextile structuring Saturn is excellent energy for invoking self-discipline, working diligently at projects, getting organized, creating order, bringing long-standing matters to completion. It can be a time when our patience and persistence are rewarded.

While there is not a whole lot of fanfare to this aspect, it is a great influence for rendering a solid performance, especially when we are working within our strength or comfort zones.

With Mars also deposited in reconfiguring Scorpio, it’s possible that our actions or efforts now may be generating some measure or sense of transformation or feeling of inner renewal.

On the shadow side, logical Mercury squaring fantasy Neptune, the planet of deception, can potentially challenge us mentally, making it harder to sort out fact from fiction. Our imaginations also tend to be working overtime now, which can possibly end up making us more vulnerable – depending, of course, on how we manage to spin things in our heads. Too, if something seems too good to be true now, it is probably a  hoax or possibly an extension of wishful thinking.

On the plus side, this aspect can be very advantageous for any type of creative work, particularly when we are able to get in the flow and suspend judgment of our output.

“Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” Andy Warhol

*All times EST.

Hope it’s a good one!

Patrice Thompson

Geometry, Psychedelic, Sky

Copyright 2019

Source Notes:

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/creativity?page=3

Disclaimer: For entertainment purposes only. The information and data contained on and through this site are to be treated purely for your entertainment purposes only. Any prediction or other messages 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 and Patrice Thompson provides no guarantees, implied warranties, or assurances of any kind, and will not be responsible for any interpretation.

Astrology November 24, 2015: Mercury Conjuncts Saturn

24 Tuesday Nov 2015

Posted by in Astrology November 2015

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , , , , , ,

Alley, Birch Alley, Tree, Birch, Rest

COSMIC WATCH:

“When we keep our silence, we gather our power; when we speak, we let loose the concentration of quiet reverie.” – Bryant McGill

Communicator Mercury is conjunct focused Saturn in philosophical Sagittarius (11:57 pm), an aspect that is normally regarded as excellent for our power of concentration as well as ideal for filling in the details of any long-range planning.

Albert Einstein, a Pisces Sun, had this same aspect in his natal chart, but in pioneering Aries. In fact, it was the closest aspect, in his chart, with the conjunction occurring only one degree apart, suggesting that this planetary pairing would have a defining impact upon his thinking and general behavior.

Mercury-Saturn is also thought to correlate with more of an aptitude for science, math, research, and critical thinking in general.

Because cautious, serious Saturn symbolically represents the principle of contraction, sometimes with this Mercury-Saturn energy we also tend to “trim the fat from our words” choosing to be as precise or succinct as possible in our speech or writing.

Of course, with this conjunction occurring in voluminous Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius now, we may not be as parsimonious with our words as might be expected!

At the very least, however, this may be a very good time to scale deeper with our thinking, to become keener observers of the world around us, or to hone or develop our listening skills.

Because Saturn also symbolizes our fears, worries, or concerns, Mercury-Saturn can also find us pondering worst case scenarios.

Benjamin Disraeli once mused about this type of thinking this way: “I am prepared for the worst (Saturn) but hope for the best (Jupiter).”

Additionally, on the shadow side, Mercury-Saturn can potentially trigger more judgmental behavior, as well as an intolerance for views that are different from our own.

Enterprising Mars in balancing Libra is also sextiling Saturn today, an aspect that is linked with sustained effort, industriousness, and planning for tomorrow, sort of akin to a farmer diligently sowing seeds for future crops.

Too, with Mars in collaborative Libra, it can indicate a positive period for formulating or arranging diplomatic or cooperative strategies.

The Moon in stabilizing Taurus also potentially supplies us with extra reserves of patience and perseverance today. French playwright Moliere once noted that the trees that are slow to grow “bear the best fruit.”

*All times EST

Question for Today: What topics are often more difficult for you to talk about, and why?

Famous November 24 Birthdays: Zachary Taylor, Scott Joplin, Stephen Merchant, Ted Bundy, William F. Buckley Jr.

“I won’t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.” William F. Buckley Jr. 🙂

Enjoy your Tuesday!

Patrice Thompson

 

Copyright 2015

Source Notes:

Buckley: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/16697.William_F_Buckley_Jr_

Moliere: http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/patience

Birch Tree Alley from Pixabay

McGill: http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/concentration?page=2

Pixabay Dahlia Dahlia Flower Nature

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

Astrology November 24, 2012: Mars Sextiles Saturn

24 Saturday Nov 2012

Posted by in Astrology November 2012

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , , , ,

COSMIC WATCH:

“It is not enough to be busy… The question is: what are we busy about?” Henry David Thoreau

Although the Moon is still in exuberant Aries, there is a strong grounding component to the day. Energetic Mars is sextile stabilizing Saturn. An influence that tends to make us more focused and productive in our work.

The Moon is also void-of-course all day. This favors bringing matters to completion versus initiating anything new.

Famous November 24 Birthdays:  Linda Tripp, William F. Buckley, Jr. “Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the cost becomes prohibitive.” William F. Buckley, Jr.

Enjoy your Saturday!

Are you in a period of transition in your life and maybe not sure what your next move should be? Patrice Thompson is a Life Coach/Strategist for women with a more cosmic and intuitive approach. She offers general life coaching on career, relationships, business, etc. For more information on her coaching services, you may email her at: CoachPatrice@aol.com

Copyright 2012

Source Notes:

photo: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1381187

Thoreau: http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/productivity

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

Buckley: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/w/william_f_buckley_jr.html

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 provides no guarantees, implied warranties, or assurances of any kind, and will not be responsible for any interpretation made or use by the recipient of the information and data mentioned above

Astrology October 26, 2011: New Moon in Scorpio

26 Wednesday Oct 2011

Posted by in October 2011 Astrology

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , , , , , ,

COSMIC WATCH:

There’s a New Moon today in intense, probing Scorpio (3:57 pm EDT), the sign of death and rebirth. The Scorpio New Moon puts a focus on shared resources, investigation, personal transformation, and purging or recycling. This is a great time for us to go in depth with things. Or to do, or perhaps discover, whatever it is that we are passionate about, as Scorpio energy helps to align us with our heart’s innermost desires.

It is also a wonderful time to eliminate or prune non-essential or outworn elements (behaviors) from our lives. Especially since the New Moon is forming a harmonious sextile to insightful, paring Pluto, the modern day ruler of Scorpio. This Moon-Pluto aspect is akin to having a “double-whammy” of regenerating Scorpio energy at our disposal.

The New Moon is also opposing philosophical Jupiter, retrograde in financial Taurus. This configuration can have a more expansive impact on our outlook, as Jupiter formally governs our urge to grow.  Too, Jupiter, is forming a potent trine to renewing Pluto (exact on the 28th), which is also suggesting that we have a robust opportunity to significantly change or alter the playing field around us now in a positive way, especially if we concentrate our efforts and play to our strengths. We may also discover or claim resources that we never knew we had with this influence. Also, we may be able to profitably pool what we have with others as a way to have or gain more wealth. Jupiter Pluto can also specifically denote scenarios involving mega-wealth and can deliver to us experiences in which we are able to wield mega-influence.

In addition to today’s inspiring New Moon, another cosmic perk that we have going for us now is energizing, self-assertive Mars, in proud, confident Leo, is exactly sextiling stabilizing, anchoring Saturn in balancing Libra. This bodes well for our being able to be more disciplined and industrious in going after what we want. It also helps to supply us with more patience and resourcefulness.  The main kink in today’s stellar lineup may be romantic Venus’s square aspect to warrior Mars, which could find us sparring with our mate or partner. Although, the kiss and make up period afterwards could be fun. 🙂 Venus-Mars is a very sensual influence. People who have Venus-Mars aspects in their natal charts are usually very sexy.

“It is the passion that is in a kiss that gives to it its sweetness; it is the affection in a kiss that sanctifies it.” Christian Nevell Bovee.

One more thing: We will want to pay close attention to the particular house, in our personal horoscopes, that the New Moon is occurring in, as that is the area of our life where we are poised for a fresh start and where we also may have a potent chance for regeneration or renewal.

Scorpio governs the following areas or activities: matters of credit or debt; loans; taxes; joint finances; wills and estates; insurance; surgery and or healing interventions; purging and recycling; psychology; medical research; investigations; sex and intimacy; secrets, or whatever is hidden; obsessions; death and transformation; seances.

Happy New Moon Blessings!

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

night sky: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1246875

Bovee: http://thinkexist.com/quotations/passion/3.html

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 adviser. Cosmic Life Coach Astrology Blog and Patrice Thompson provides no guarantees, implied warranties, or assurances of any kind, and will not be responsible for any interpretation made or use by the recipient of the information and data mentioned above.

Astrology November 17, 2010: Mars Sextile Saturn, Medal of Honor Presented

17 Wednesday Nov 2010

Posted by in November 2010 Astrology

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , , , , , ,

The U.S. military’s highest decoration, the “Medal of Honor,” was presented by President Barack Obama on Tuesday to Staff Sargent Salvatore Giunta at a special White House ceremony. Guinta is the first living person to receive the Medal since the Vietnam War. Guinta was honored for saving members of his squad in 2007 during the War in Afghanistan.

In astrology, the planet Mars rules “war” and “the military.” Mars (the aggressive urge) also denotes acts of “bravery” and “courage.”

On Tuesday, when the Medal was awarded, warrior Mars in inspirational Sagittarius was exactly sextile to “Lord of Karma” Saturn in peacekeeper Libra – an influence that often rewards us for our efforts. In this case, a courageous military hero (Mars) was formally saluted (Saturn) for his bravery.

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2010

Source Notes:

Salvatore Guinta: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvatore_Giunta

flag: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1295581

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