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Astrology August 7, 2022: Venus Trines Neptune, Mars Squares Saturn

07 Sunday Aug 2022

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Cosmic Weather:

On this seventh day of the week – and seventh of August – we’re seemingly treated to a mixed bag:

Venus in Cancer trines Neptune Rx (12:43 pm) – Potentially a nice dreamy romantic aspect. This influence inspires us to look for the best in others. It’s also a configuration that can incline us to want to get lost in something as an escape. Too, creativity may be kindled or enhanced. (Many artists and musicians tend to have Venus-Neptune aspects prominent, including singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks.)

Waxing Moon in Sagittarius trines the Sun in Leo (2:21 pm) – This flowing aspect ideally helps us to achieve more of an inner/outer balance. Our ego needs and desire for accomplishment are more readily met. Nurturing ourselves and others may also come easier now.

Mars in Taurus squares Saturn Rx in Aquarius ( 3:57 pm) – Hands down, this aspect is the big elephant in the room today! Among other things, it often forces us to slow down – or to at least go at things at a much more measured pace. Success can be had now but this is more likely only if we are willing to put in the hard work that taskmaster Saturn requires. If we are, we may find that we are able to build something of real stature or value now that is long-lasting. Too, trying to simply wing things or rest largely on our laurels will likely just send us to the back of the class now. On another level, this aspect may also make us more aware of how our fears may be holding us back. It may also alert us to the finite nature of our physical energy and how we may need to guard it.

“If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so wonderful at all.” – Michelangelo Buonarroti

*All times EDT

On This Day in History: On August 7, 1782, George Washington creates the Purple Heart medal (original name Badge of Military Merit) as commander of the Continental Army.

Astrologically, that day, warrior Mars was conjunct the Sun in commanding Leo. Mars was also trining Jupiter and Saturn both conjunct in philosophical, freedom-loving Sagittarius. Mars trine Jupiter tends to greatly inspire or ignite our bravery and ideals, while Mars trine Saturn often rewards us for our past efforts.

The modern Purple Heart was first issued on February 22, 1932 – the bicentennial of George Washington’s birthday. General Douglas MacArthur, Army chief of staff at the time, received the first Purple Heart.

Born On This Day: Radio entertainer and writer Garrison Keillor. Perhaps best known for the public-radio show A Prairie Home Companion. Keillor, who was born in Anoka, Minnesota, turns 80 today.

“That’s the news from Lake Woebegon, where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.” –Garrison Keillor, signing off.

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

Patrice Thompson 

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Source Notes:

Pexels Photo by Magda Ehlers

https://www.onthisday.com/events/august/7

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/hard-work

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2014.Garrison_Keillor

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Astrology October 27, 2019: Mars Squares Saturn, Scorpio New Moon

27 Sunday Oct 2019

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“Trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.” Moliere

Today, sitting on the sidelines and patiently waiting things out, may be our wisest or most prudent course of action now, especially if we’re getting clear indications that what we’re wanting or trying to push through is obviously not going to fly without tying up way too much (Saturn) of our precious energetic currency (Mars) or other resources. Metaphorically, Mars square Saturn (at 10:31 am) is often akin to feeling like we’re fighting an uphill battle, which we most likely are. Guess we just have to decide for ourselves, Do we really want to go there now, and if so, why?

Of course, sometimes, too, with Mars-Saturn, we’re internally feeling much more pressured to act swiftly now, for one reason or the other. Kind of like sensing that we’re running out of (Saturn-ruled) time. Mars-Saturn aspects are also often associated with a more concentrated effort or push. Since this Mars-Saturn is also a waning square, if we do act on something important to us now, it’s likely to finish off something that we earlier started or attempted. It could be that we’re also feeling more of a sense of responsibility to act now, even though we know that it may still cost us, in the end, and we may not necessarily get the result that we want.

Plus, we’re still also dealing with the waning Balsamic Moon today in “can’t we all just get along” Libra. Normally a period when we need to just let go, or possibly regroup and move on.

Later, Luna will shift into rejuvenating Scorpio (at 4:29 pm), with the New Moon occurring shortly before midnight (at 11:38 pm). New Moons generally give us a green light to wipe the slate clean and start all over again. Today’s lunation will also form an exact opposition to erratic, yet often innovative Uranus – possibly a tad intimidating. While this New Moon may be disruptive in some regards, in that it could present situations or circumstances that we weren’t expecting or were prepared for, it can also hopefully help to further us along in ways that ultimately prove to be freeing or liberating. We may also have to first work through, however, some initial feelings of inner discontent or unrest, as part of the whole process.

With reforming Uranus in stewardship Taurus, it could be that we’re also incorporating a new perspective or take on what it is that we truly value now and need in our life in order to feel more safe and secure in our little neck of the woods on Mother Earth. We may discover, too, that it is something that we didn’t originally envision as really needing. This might also be because we never even perceived it as a plausible option for ourselves, until now. (Kind of like that proverbial light bulb has suddenly gone off in our head giving us more options.)

Meanwhile, the revitalizing Scorpio New Moon is also a chance for us to empty ourselves of outworn behaviors or practices that have been perhaps keeping us stuck or immobilized in our sneakers. Issues of shared intimacy with others and getting out of debt may also be two key areas that are particularly highlighted during the coming month.

“Intimacy is not purely physical. It’s the act of connecting with someone so deeply, you feel like you can see into their soul.” Reshall Varsos

Questions for Today: What in your life is worth fighting for? What things are totally non-negotiable for you? What do you always need around you as a safety net?

*All times EDT.

On This Day in History: On October 27, 1954, Walt Disney’s 1st TV show “Disneyland” premieres on ABC. The theme song for the show was “When You Wish Upon a Star.”

In the sky that day, pioneering Mars was in technology-related Aquarius (the sign of broadcasting) and exactly square to the life-giving Sun in transforming Scorpio.

“If you can dream, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing was started by a mouse.” Walt Disney.

Happy New Moon Blessings to you!

Patrice Thompson

Turtles, Reptile, Tortoise Shell, Animal

Copyright 2019

Source Notes:

https://www.onthisday.com/events/october/27

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

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

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Today’s Astrology January 21, 2019: Lunar Eclipse in Leo, Mars Square Saturn

20 Sunday Jan 2019

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“I am my own experiment. I am my own work of art.” Madonna

Today’s Astrology:

The Lunar Eclipse in self-expressive Leo the Lion (12:16 am) illuminates our urge to be creative, to shine in our own special way. With the Sun in opposing Aquarius we’re also seeking to integrate that uniqueness back into the collective in a bid to make the singular contribution that only we can make. With individualistic Uranus closely squaring the eclipse point, there’s also an increased desire for freedom from convention or cultural dictates. “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference (Uranus) that you have lived and lived well.”  Ralph Waldo Emerson

Today, energizing Mars in pioneering Aries also encounters some formidable resistance resulting from its square aspect to taskmaster Saturn in Capricorn (6:16 am). Slowing down and approaching matters more carefully and thoroughly may be in the cards now, especially if we’re getting clear indications that something’s amiss. We also may need to simply disengage ourselves from some projects, for a while, and decide later, when we’re perhaps more inspired, what our next power moves should be.

*All times EST.

The last time that pioneering Mars in Aries squared Saturn in Capricorn, the sign of regulations and government, was back in July of 1990, forming an exact square on July 1st. On that very same day, East and West Germany merged their economies, a very historic event, as that was the first time ever that a capitalist and socialist economy had suddenly become one. Of course, since something like this had never happened before, it took a good while to get all the procedural kinks worked out. Kinda what you’d expect with the more challenging Mars-Saturn imprint.

Interestingly, China’s annual economic growth rate was reported today to be the slowest since 1990, or the last time that Saturn was in the sign of Capricorn. (Wall Street Journal)

Famous January 21 Birthdays: Geena Davis, Placido Domingo, Grigori Rasputin, Jack Nicklaus, Christian Dior.

“Don’t buy much but make sure that what you buy is good.” Christian Dior

Happy Supermoon Blessings to you! Let your light shine bright!

Patrice Thompson

Tree, Cat, Silhouette, Moon, Full Moon

Copyright 2019

Source Notes:

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/make-a-difference

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/621328.Christian_Dior

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_history_of_the_German_reunification

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

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/creativity?page=4

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Astrology September 27, 2015: Supermoon Eclipse in Aries

27 Sunday Sep 2015

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“Research suggests that people are typically unaware of the reasons why they are doing what they are doing, but when asked for a reason, they readily supply one.” Daniel Gilbert

Blood Moon, Night, Sky, Full, Moonlight

Today’s Energy:

The Supermoon “Blood Moon” Eclipse in “action-oriented” Aries (10:50 pm EDT) is an excellent chance for us to become clearer on “connecting the dots” between our actions and why we do the things we do. In theory, a seemingly easy enough task; but in practice, often much more complicated. One reason for this increased self-awareness now is because eclipses tend to spawn more inner illumination, similar to how a Full Moon allows us to see better in the night.

Too, at this time, we may experience epiphanies regarding the need to stop doing things from essentially a state of “mindlessness” without any real conviction or passion – or simply possibly because we want to fit in, please others, or preserve the status quo.

This Lunar Eclipse in Aries accentuates our desire for moving forward, independence, self-assertion, excitement, adventure, discovery, courageous action. Manifestations of “shadow behavior” could include acting impulsively, losing our temper, impatience, self-absorption, a low tolerance for failure or weakness, coming on too strong, engaging in bullying.

Some archetypes energized by this Eclipse: the hero, the warrior, the athlete, the race car driver, the pioneer, the entrepreneur.

Additionally, there may be greater awareness of how our actions (Aries) – or inactions, for that matter – have a corresponding ripple affect on our relationships, especially on our intimate, one-on-one encounters (Libra). With this lunation occurring on the Aries-Libra axis – with the Moon in Aries and the Sun in opposing Libra – we are seeking to balance the needs of “self” (Aries) with the needs of the “other” (Libra). Learning how to relate to others without losing our sense of self. The Aries Moon is more about unbridled self-expression while the Libra Sun is about cooperation or getting along with others. Also, if we go too far in either direction, we risk creating issues for ourselves.

In general, lunar eclipses signify culminations or turning points. They symbolize the building up of something that has to be released, just like how the Moon, in its waning stages, appears to give up its light. Over the course of the next couple of weeks, we will likely become clearer on exactly what it is that we need to let go of, so we can shine brightly again later. Right now, though, it’s very important that we just feel our emotions and see what “revelations” they have for us.

Because this eclipse is occurring at 4 degrees Aries-Libra, those who have planets or important points in their charts from 1 to 7 degrees of any of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn), will likely be most affected. Also, the house axis (or the areas of life) in which the lunation falls, will also be highly energized now.

Saturn, newly-installed in “philosophical” Sagittarius, is trining the Eclipse point, ideally lending maturity and wisdom to our actions now, as well emotional strength. The Eclipse ruler, Mars in Virgo, is also square to Saturn, further suggesting some cautiousness on our part.

Questions for Today: What are you discovering about yourself? About others? What has been your biggest challenge in dealing with people? What would your life look like if you had more self-confidence? How have you been living on autopilot?

In the News: Pope Francis wraps up his six-day stay in the U.S. with an outdoor Mass in Philadelphia, an event that attracts an estimated one-million people.

Famous September 27 Birthdays: Gwyneth Paltrow, Meat Loaf, Samuel Adams, Shaun Cassidy, Jayne Meadows, Greg Morris

“The Constitution shall never be construed… to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms.” Samuel Adams

Happy Lunar Eclipse Blessings!

Patrice Thompson

Dahlia Dahlia, Flower, Nature, Plant

Copyright 2015

Source Notes:

birthdays: http://www.famousbirthdays.com/september27.html

Full Moon Blood Moon photo from Pixabay

Gilbert: http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/awareness?page=3

Pixabay Dahlia Dahlia Flower Nature

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Astrology September 25, 2015: Pluto Stations Direct

25 Friday Sep 2015

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“Be not the slave of your own past – plunge into the sublime seas, dive deep, and swim far, so you shall come back with new self-respect, with new power, and with an advanced experience that shall explain and overlook the old.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Animal, Aquatic, Brown, Eye, Eyes, Face

Today’s Energy:

With “perceptive” Pluto stationing direct today in “self-mastering” Capricorn, we are slowly but surely beginning to emerge from a visitation of our inner caverns, so to speak, with Pluto symbolically representing the subconscious realm of our being. During Pluto’s five-month retrograde period, hopefully we had a chance to duly reflect upon, among other things, some of our deeper motivations, our stronger desires or passions, our personal sense of power in the world, as well as our longing for renewal or rebirth.

Also, the outline or sketch of the personal path that we hope to embark upon – in the days and weeks ahead – in order that we may live with greater integrity with our true self, is also possibly starting to appear before us now with sharper clarity or resolution. Pluto is thought to correspond specifically with our sense of “individual destiny” or “mission in life,” which we may very well be feeling more of now.

On a collective level, Pluto stationing direct can also be a time when we witness major power shifts, or see a redistribution of power or influence. We may also see the ability of certain events or people to powerfully shape or capture the emotions of the masses, which Pluto rules.

“initiating” Mars, newly-installed in “perfecting” Virgo, late yesterday, is also squaring “restrictive” Saturn tonight (9:12 pm EDT), in “philosophical” Sagittarius, suggesting that we may have to temporarily deal with delays or impasses with some of our plans now. Mars-Saturn energy is often linked with endings, or having to possibly bow out of projects, especially those with which our ego is highly identified with, including perhaps finally seeing “the writing on the wall” about something.

At the very least, there is a more serious tenor to this Mars-Saturn energy, as well as a deeper awareness of the finite nature of our lives, along with the realization that we must not waste our allotted time on the planet, with Saturn governing time and mortality. The Greek philosopher Diogenes Laertius once said, “Time is the most valuable thing that a man can spend.”

Questions for Today: Who are you becoming? What issues have been coming up for you lately? What do you believe is your special destiny?

Famous Birthdays for September 25: Will Smith, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Christopher Reeve, Michael Douglas, Barbara Walters, Heather Locklear

“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.” Christopher Reeve

Enjoy your Friday! 🙂

Patrice Thompson

Dahlia Dahlia, Flower, Nature, Plant

Copyright 2015

Source Notes:

famous birthdays: http://www.famousbirthdays.com/september25.html

Lzertius: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5752152.Diogenes_La_rtius

Aquatic animal courtesy of Pixabay

Emerson: http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/power

Pixabay Dahlia Dahlia Flower Nature

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Astrology August 25, 2011: Mars Squares Saturn, Venus Trines Pluto

25 Thursday Aug 2011

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COSMIC WATCH:

“A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.” Dutch Proverb

The Universe supplies us with yet another golden opportunity to build up our reservoir of patience today with Mars, the energy planet, forming an exact square to restrictive Saturn. This more sobering influence tends to put a few roadblocks in our path and we often are forced to navigate detour routes or at least develop alternative plans of action.

Too, sometimes with this aspect we choose to bail out from projects, as Saturn can signify endings. Interestingly, on the eve of this influence being exact, it was reported that Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs, will be exiting his chief executive role at the company, a shocking announcement that has caught many by surprise. Jobs has been battling cancer for years. Additionally, Mars in Cancer is making a 135-degree linkup to dissolving Neptune in Aquarius today, the sign which rules technology. We also still have transiting Saturn making this same kind of alignment with Neptune which can again indicate an erosion or disintegration of established structures (Saturn) around us, part of the natural waxing and waning process of life on the earth plane. We have had this Saturn-Neptune influence for the last few days and it will continue for a few more.

Of course, when Neptune’s shadowy ray is stoked we can experience events that are more surrealistic or unusual. Or, just plain weird. Kind of like that strange earthquake this week near Washington DC, which yours truly also got to experience first-hand while sitting in a gas station of all places. Too, reportedly Moammar Gadhafi is now on the run which seems amazing after ruling Libya for over 40 years. And, unfortunately, we also have monster hurricane “Irene”  swirling around in the Atlantic expecting to hammer the eastern seaboard this weekend after pummeling the Caribbean (Neptune rules the sea).

There is a big cosmic dessert on the table today: Love Goddess Venus trines transforming Pluto! Hopefully, this will serve as a testament to the healing power of love. Too, Venus rules money and it was announced today that Warren Buffett, through his investment company Berkshire Hathaway, is going to invest five billion dollars in Bank of America sending those stocks temporarily soaring (they had been in the tank recently). Venus-Pluto symbolizes mega-money and big bucks dealings.

Enjoy your Thursday!

Patrice Thompson

copyright 2011

Source Notes:

Bo Derek: http://thinkexist.com/quotations/money/

Buffett: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/money_co/2011/08/buffett-invests-5-billioin-in-bank-of-america.html

sunflower at sunset: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1355448

patience quote: http://www.quotationspage.com/subjects/patience/

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Astrology Mars Square Saturn December 29, 2010: Just Say No

29 Wednesday Dec 2010

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“If at first the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it.” Albert Einstein

Cosmic Weather:

Challenges abound just about everywhere with gitty up Mars in Capricorn square restrictive Saturn in Libra. Our patience may be tried today and we may have to deal with cruel or repressed types, or people in authority who will not cut us any slack. In other circumstances, we may benefit by “just saying no” and walking away. Who needs the frickin’ stress?

For more “evolved types,” today’s energy may be the fuel that drives them to do truly courageous things despite humungous odds, as Mars does indicate bravery and courage, and in the face of “great tester” Saturn, karmic roadblocks can be put in our paths to deliberately “test the stuff” we’re made up. Still we may want to limit our association with governmental or bureaucratic types, ruled by Capricorn, while trying to walk on eggshells with our significant other (Libra). Too, just because he or she doesn’t cap the toothpaste today does not necessarily mean we have valid grounds for divorce! Although it may feel like it now.

Some questions to perhaps ask ourselves today:

Why are my efforts in certain areas meeting hefty resistance? Have I not done enough advance preparation or due diligence? Do I not know the right people to push through my brilliant agendas? Maybe I need to network more in 2011?

Too, it could be that I forgot to gargle with mouthwash this morning, because of that bloody brawl with my partner over the toothpaste cap? Maybe it’s simply a matter of my breath, why I’m so unpopular now? Breath could be especially odorous today, too, because of the scary motion of the planets, particularly Mars-Saturn. (The Moon also leaves “up in the air” Libra for “intense” Scorpio at 3:50 pm EST. A time when our breath can really be bad as the Moon channels our breath from past lives (Scorpio) and then and puts it in our mouths. Very foul-smelling!)

Am I wearing the wrong colors to be successful today? (With Mars square Saturn, we may have more success by dressing in all black, mirroring the glorious drab energy of the day.)

“You don’t develop courage by being happy in your relationships everyday. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity.” Epicurus.

So be it.

Patrice Thompson

(c) copyright 2010

Source Notes:

Epicurus: http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/difficult/

Dental Hygiene: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/62282

Yes or No?: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1101635

Einstein: http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/no/

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Patricia Thompson’s Astrology May 12, 2010: Bob Dylan

11 Tuesday May 2010

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“Wisely, and slow.  They stumble that run fast.” William Shakespeare

Some jeweled wisdom there that we’d be well-served to embrace this very day as the Moon enters leisurely Taurus (2:48 am EDT). The slower moving Taurus Moon has a way of soothing our weary soul now, giving it peaceful refuge.

The Moon also connects harmoniously to Mercury adding some measure of safety and stability to our thinking and ideas.

The Moon also reaches out to healing Pluto.  Pluto’s activated ray is able to permeate our physical being, intimately renewing our life force all the way down to the cellular level. A good day to go for a massage. Or to move about in water.

Event in history on this date:

On May 12, 1963 Bob Dylan (born May 24, 1941) was suppose to perform on the Ed Sullivan Show but instead walked off the set when network censors at the last minute would not let him sing the song that he had been earlier cleared to perform. The song that generated all the ruckus was Talkin’ John Birch Paranoid Blues a satirical take on the ultra-conservative John Birch Society.

While Bob Dylan had a niche following at the time, this appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, the highest-rated variety show in America then, would clearly have been a big door-opener for his career.  Yet, he turned it down.

So, what in the heck did he have in his stars that day that gave him the wherewithal to just walk away?

Fascinatingly, Dylan had transiting Mars (combative) in Leo, the sign of entertainment, exactly square to his natal Saturn in Taurus (stubborn) in his fifth house of self-expression and personal creativity.

Mars square Saturn is one of those classic astrological aspects when we tend to bump heads with authority figures.  Mars rules our aggressive urge and speaks to us of our passions.  Saturn meanwhile represents the status quo and the tried and true establishment.  Saturn tries to curtail what we are passionate about (Mars) and puts all manner of restrictions around us. Dylan wasn’t going to have any of it.  Dylan’s horoscope indicates he has a tendency to be extremely stubborn and set in his ways with four planets conjoined in the fixed sign of Taurus and all in his fifth house of talents.

As destiny would have it, Dylan’s principled stand was probably the best strategy he could have ever taken for his career as all the publicity from his walking off the set got him noticed in a big way.  Also helping out here, transiting Saturn in individualistic Aquarius was harmoniously trine to his Mercury shortly after the Ed Sullivan controversy.  Saturn favorable to Mercury gives us firm, supportive footing for expressing our ideas.

Enjoy your Wednesday.  Keep that Shakespeare quote in mind.

Written by Patricia “Patrice” Thompson

Copyright 2010

Source Notes:

Bob Dylan YouTube

Shakespeare quote: http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/slow/3.html

Bob Dylan horoscope: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Dylan,_Bob

Butterfly picture: butterfly photo: butterfly picture: http://www.weforanimals.com/wallpapers/butterflies/page-1/butterflies-1.htm

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