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Today’s Astrology June 2, 2019: Venus Trines Pluto

02 Sunday Jun 2019

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Cosmic Weather:

(Venus in Taurus trines Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn)

Today’s insightful Venus-Pluto trine (11:41 pm) potentially serves to make us more aware of what it is that we genuinely value or desire in our lives. It is as if the layers are peeled back now and we are able to see what we must have – or what is non-negotiable for us – in order to feel an internal/external sense of richness/safety/security. Correspondingly, there may also be a greater focus on solidifying, strengthening, or deepening our roots/connections/attachments.

Additionally, Venus-Pluto can also ignite our passions as well as unleash or invite more healing forms of energy. Venus-Pluto is often associated with “breathing new life” into old relationships. It might also be a good time to get our finances in order, or to commune with nature.

(Balsamic Moon)

The Waning Moon is in its Balsamic (Dark) Phase, entering communicative Gemini (at 7:47 am). This Lunar period is best for wrapping up or finishing things, and for rest or renewal, in preparation for tomorrow’s New Moon in Gemini.

“Rest and be thankful.” William Wordsworth

*All times EDT

Question for Today: What is something that you are “non-negotiable” about?

Famous June 2 Birthdays: Marquis de Sade, Johnny Weissmuller, Charlie Watts, Kyle Petty, Rachel Ray, Dana Garvey

“Conversation, like certain portions of the anatomy, always runs more smoothly when lubricated.” Marquis de Sade

On This Day in History: On June 2, 1875, Alexander Graham Bell (b. March 3, 1847) makes the first sound transmission. (Bell was a Scottish-born scientist, inventor, engineer, and innovator who is credited with inventing and patenting the first practical telephone. He also founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company in 1885.)

Astrologically, on June 2, 1875, the Sun was in “communications-guru” Gemini, at 11 degrees, and exactly sextiling inventive Uranus, at 11 degrees of creative, authoritative Leo. Pioneering Mars was also retrograde in Capricorn and in a tight opposition (within one degree) to Mercury in Cancer (Mercury rules telephones and communication and the sign of Gemini).

Meanwhile, energizing Mars was also transiting Graham’s 10th house of career (on June 2nd), and also sextile (within one degree) his natal Saturn (Saturn is not only the natural ruler of the tenth house, it can also represent our individual accomplishments/contributions to the culture).

Finally, Mercury in Cancer at 4 degrees was also exactly trining Bell’s Saturn at 4 degrees of imaginative Pisces. Mercury-Saturn energy can solidify or be foundational for communications. It also can symbolize scientific breakthroughs and enhanced powers of concentration.

“Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work in hand. The Sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.”  Alexander Graham Bell

Enjoy your Sunday!

Patrice Thompson

Phone, Dial, Old, Arrangement, Nostalgic

*All times EDT

Copyright 2019

Source Notes:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/1802204.Alexander_Graham_Bell

https://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Bell,_Alexander_Graham

https://www.onthisday.com/events/june/2

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2885224.Marquis_de_Sade

https://www.onthisday.com/birthdays/june/2

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

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Astrology February 21, 2019: Venus Conjuncts Passionate Pluto in Capricorn

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“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs are people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman

COSMIC WEATHER:

Connection queen Venus, symbolizing the urge for love and beauty in our lives, is conjunct Pluto in Capricorn on Feb. 22 (at 10:49 pm EST). With this aspect, relationships can potently transform us now. We may also have more of a need for intense emotional experiences. What has been buried and hidden in our subconscious (Pluto), our deepest desires and feelings, could also rise to the surface now. Too, Venus-Pluto can, on occasion, bring us our “soul mates,” or important alliances from our past. Even new, short-term relationships are more likely to impact us now on a deeper emotional level. On the shadow side, because Pluto also symbolizes our urge for power and control, this energy sometimes finds us acting manipulatively or being too possessive, especially if we feel that our relationships are being threatened or undermined in any way.

On a professional level, this influence can also be excellent for networking as we are likely to be much more persuasive.

Enjoy your day!

Patrice Thompson

copyright 2011

Source Notes:

Venus: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/746582

Sarah Ferguson: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/05/24/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main6513643.shtml

Daisy: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1211844

Thurman: http://www.quotegarden.com/passion.html

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Sun Trine Pluto: Astrology for May 9, 2017

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“We are all butterflies. Earth is our chrysalis.” LeeAnn Taylor

Cosmic Weather: The Sun, symbolizing our Spirit and Life Force, aligns harmoniously with transforming Pluto (2:21 pm EDT). Our “inner alchemist” emerges on the scene. We’re clearing away all the debris and cobwebs now. Able to see what’s really there, in the mysterious depths of our being. Ideally, we’re also transmuting old fears and hurts into breakthroughs and possibilities. We’re taking back our power! Arising from the ashes like the Phoenix bird! Sun-Pluto energy supports any kind of rehabilitative or refurbishing projects, purge or detox efforts, investigation, solving mysteries, and research. Strong, more complex emotions rise to the surface.

In the News: President Trump fires James Comey as FBI Director (a Pluto-ruled position).

This Date in History: On May 9, 1914, US President Woodrow Wilson proclaims Mother’s Day.

Famous May 9 Birthdays: Mike Wallace, Glenda Jackson, Billy Joel

“I am no longer afraid of becoming lost, because the journey back always reveals something new, and that is ultimately good for the artist.” Billy Joel

Enjoy your day!

Patrice Thompson

Butterfly, Blue, Insect

Copyright 2017

Source Notes:

Butterfly from Pixabay

Joel: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/24790.Billy_Joel

Birthdays: http://www.onthisday.com/birthdays/may/9

Wilson: http://www.onthisday.com/events/may/9

Taylor: http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/transformation

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Astrology for January 31, 2016: Mercury Squares Uranus

31 Sunday Jan 2016

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“It is a narrow mind which cannot look at a subject from various points of view.” George Eliot

Moon, Dream, Fantasy, Surreal, Night

COSMIC WEATHER:

The Moon in intense Scorpio today inspires us to seek out more passionate experiences that fully engage our emotions or senses. A flowing trine to “spiritual” Neptune (3:58 pm) also potentially enhances our empathy and psychic sensitivity. Too, an agreeable sextile to “collaborative” Venus (7:08 pm) works to stimulate our social, romantic, or artistic side. This might be a wonderful afternoon or evening for an outing to an art gallery, or to the theater. Or, to be involved in healing projects. The Moon is also in its Last Quarter phase, late tonight (at 10:28 pm). This could generate more of an impetus within us to sort out what’s working and what’s not, in preparation for the upcoming New Moon, next week

Intellectual Mercury is also forming a square to “restless” Uranus, tonight (10:41 pm). This dynamic and inventive energy can open our eyes to alternate ways of looking at issues. It can also trigger sudden inspirations or “light-bulb” moments in which we finally “get something” even if the matter has been explained to us several times before. On the shadow side, Mercury square Uranus can sometimes be a bit disruptive for us mentally. For instance, we are perhaps more apt to blurt out stuff now without really thinking about the consequences of our speech. Still, often embedded in the seeming disruption of a Mercury-Uranus transit is a hidden opportunity for us to get unstuck, as we temporarily feel less wedded to convention, or the “status quo.”

This Date in History: On January 31, 1865, Congress passes 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery in America (121-24). 

On January 31, 1876, the United States orders all Native Americans to move into reservations. 

Famous Birthdays January 31: Anna Pavlova, Tallulah Bankhead, Carol Channing, Suzanne Pleshette, Justin Timberlake, Jackie Robinson, Nolan Ryan, Jean Simmons, Ernie Banks, Zane Grey

“The Indian story has never been written. Maybe I am the man to do it.” Zane Grey

Enjoy your Sunday! 🙂

Patrice Thompson

Photo, Archive, Archival, Photograph

Copyright 2016

Source Notes:

Eliot: http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/open-mindedness

Famous Birthdays: http://www.famousbirthdays.com/january31.html

This Date in History: http://www.onthisday.com/events/january/31

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Astrology October 24, 2014: Moon Continues in “Passionate” Scorpio

24 Friday Oct 2014

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“Better pass boldly into that other world, in the full glory of some passion, than fade and wither dismally with age.” James Joyce

COSMIC WATCH:

Recent studies show that when we have a passion for an activity, be it a sport or a hobby, we will not only engage in that activity on a regular basis – and perceive that outlet as something that we highly value – the activity will also become an inherent part of how we define our self.

Also, when we have what is described as a “harmonious passion” for something, we are more likely to be able to regulate this passion, internally, and hence, add to our feeling of well-being, which can positively impact other areas of our life. Too, a flip side here: when we have an “obsessive passion,” or a passion that starts to control us, then any positivity that we may get from engaging in this activity, tends to quickly evaporate – and this passion can actually end up creating “ill-being,” and interfere with our other life activities.

I mention this here today because we are still very much in the range of the “bull’s-eye” of yesterday’s “intense” Scorpio Eclipse, the astrological sign that is the prototype or template for “passion.” It is in fixed, water-sign Scorpio where our emotions can quickly morph into, seemingly, almost an almighty, indomitable force – for good or bad – and, right along with this, our passions. Especially, our romantic passions! And, perhaps, especially now, with Venus, the Goddess of Love, also swimming through the seductive waters of Scorpio, alongside the Sun.

The Moon remains in Scorpio, all day, today, and becomes especially REVVED UP, this afternoon (2:16 pm EDT), when it sextiles “regenerative, redemptive” Pluto, the modern-day Ruler of Scorpio. Moon-Pluto aspects often show us how to resuscitate something; how to breathe life back into what was once, perhaps, perceived of as dead, bust, or simply a lost cause. Moon-Pluto can be very healing, at its best. Also, this type of energy can help us to locate lost, hidden, buried, or missing items. It is thought to be excellent for any kind of investigative work – including espionage or spying! Maybe we need to retrieve the binoculars and that old sixties trench coat from storage! 🙂

Question for Today: What are you most passionate about and how does that passion affect your everyday life?

Famous October 24 Birthdays: Kevin Kline, David Nelson, Bill Wyman, Scott Peterson

“You never know what your next dig is going to find.” Bill Wyman.

Enjoy your Friday!

Patrice Thompson

Scorpion In Bastard Amber 3

Copyright 2014

Source Notes:

Scorpion in Bastard Amber: http://www.freeimages.com/photo/1386532

Wyman: http://www.famousbirthdays.com/october24.html

Birthdays: http://www.famousbirthdays.com/october24.html

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

Passion study: 2012 Valerand – http://www.psywb.com/content/2/1/1

Joyce: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/passion_4.html

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Astrology November 15, 2013: Venus Conjuncts Passionate Pluto

15 Friday Nov 2013

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“He was now in that state of fire that she loved. She wanted to be burnt.” Anais Nin

COSMIC WATCH:

Romantic Venus conjoins intense Pluto today (4:33 pm EST), an aspect that is often associated with an “all-consuming passion.” For those of us who may already be involved in a committed, intimate relationship, this gripping influence can help transport it to even greater depths of feeling or expression. “He felt now that he was not simply close to her, but that he did not know where he ended and she began.” Leo Tolstoy

Too, even if we are single or alone, we can still feel the power of this captivating aspect by focusing our attention on what excites us today. Having passion for something is also a way for us to be fully present in the moment.

What might be the shadow side of Venus-Pluto? Being led by our obsessions. Being overly possessive or controlling. Feeling overcome with jealousy. “Jealousy, that dragon which slays love under the pretense of keeping it alive.” Havelock Ellis.

Some Famous People with Venus conjunct Pluto: Ian Scott Anderson, Charles Dickens, Amelia Earhart, Jessica Hahn, Victor Hugo, Jeremy Irons, Liberace, Heather Locklear, Barry Manilow, Dr. Phil McGraw, Olivia Newton-John, Sean Penn, Julia Roberts, Sarah Ferguson.

Famous November 15 Birthdays:  Howard Baker, Ed Asner, Sydney Poitier. “If the image one holds of one’s self contains elements that don’t square with reality, one is best advised to let go of them, however difficult that may be.” Sydney Poitier

Enjoy your Friday! Do what makes you come alive.

Patrice Thompson

Rose

Copyright 2013

Source Notes:

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

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

Ellis: http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/jealousy

Venus-Pluto people: http://www.cafeastrology.com/natal/venusplutoaspects.html

Tolstoy: http://www.quotegarden.com/romantic.html

Nin: http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/passion?page=3

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Cosmic Quote of the Day – September 27, 2012

27 Thursday Sep 2012

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“If you need something from somebody always give that person a way to hand it to you.” Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees

(Especially applicable today with Lovable Venus in proud Leo square pushy Mars in seductive Scorpio, an aspect that tempts us to take what we want! The Moon also enters dreamy, fairy tale Pisces, 1:23 am EDT, priming us for our Great Escape.)

Copyright 2012

Source Notes:

royal red rose: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1376244

Kidd: http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/relationships?page=3

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Astrology December 5, 2011: Venus Trines Sexy Mars

04 Sunday Dec 2011

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COSMIC WATCH:

We may want to take a stab at romance today, as love goddess, Venus, makes a sizzling trine to amorous Mars, the planetary ruler of desire. The Moon’s placement in bold, self-confident Aries also helps to free us from our inhibitions. This is also an excellent day for creative self-expression and for winning others over on the career front.

“I need the star shine of your heavenly eyes, after the day’s great sun.” Charles Hanson Towne

Today’s affirmation: I choose to live my life with passion.

Famous People with Venus trine Mars: Mick Jagger, Britney Spears, Billy Jean King, Pierre Cardin, Joe Montana

Enjoy your Monday!

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

valentine red hearts: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1143620

Towne quote: http://www.quotegarden.com/romantic.html

Venus-Mars celebs: http://cafeastrology.com/natal/venusmarsaspects.html

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Astrology December 1, 2011: Venus Conjuncts Passionate Pluto

30 Wednesday Nov 2011

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“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs are people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman

(Below is an updated and edited version of a blog I did, last February, on Venus conjunct Pluto. Enjoy!)

COSMIC WEATHER:

Sweet Venus, symbolizing the urge for love and beauty, is forming a potent conjunction to “passionate” Pluto at 6 degrees of worldly Capricorn. Our relationships can serve as powerful transformers for us now, with Pluto governing our urge for renewal. We may also have more of a need for intense emotional encounters or experiences today.

Too, this aspect may trigger a turning point for us, in terms of spawning new awareness about what we need from others in the way of love or intimacy. Also, there could be revelations regarding what we are willing to give to others. Additionally, Venus-Pluto can occasionally bring us our “soul mates,” or “fated ties” from our past. Even new, short-term relationships, that originate now, are more likely to transfix us on a deeper emotional level.

Because Pluto also has to do with the urge for power and control, the shadow element of this aspect could find us acting more on the manipulative or possessive side, especially if we feel that our relationships are being threatened or undermined in any way. Too, sometimes we try to selfishly capitalize on our relationships with Venus-Pluto.  Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, for example, was reportedly “caught” trying to sell access to her former husband, Prince Andrew, on a day when Venus-Pluto was forming a tight aspect in the sky.

Also, I find it rather interesting that another big story grabbing headlines in the collective now is Republican Presidential hopeful, Herman Cain’s, alleged extra-marital affair, that supposedly went on for 13 years, which he reportedly has denied. There sometimes can be a “soap operish” quality to Venus-Pluto.

Also, a while back, the story of the “Balloon Boy” occurred on a Venus-Pluto day. That was another story that emotionally gripped many of us who watched it unfold on the cable news networks.

In another instance, and on another level,  Lady Gaga, who could be described as “Venus-Pluto,” for her magnetic sensuality and provocative stage persona (Venus rules artists and entertainers), walked away with several Grammy awards and “stole the show,” on a day when Venus and Pluto were aligned in the heavens.

Also, Wednesday night, the X-Factor paid tribute to Michael Jackson with all the contestants on the show performing his songs. Michael’s mother Katherine, three of his brothers, and his three children were seated in the audience. I personally thought it was rather healing to see the Jackson family members and hear Michael’s music, especially in wake of the sentencing of Dr. Conrad Murray, the day before, in connection with Michael’s death. There is often a very healing or restorative quality to Venus-Pluto, at its highest expression. Symbolically, too, Venus-Pluto can denote “a late artist,” with Pluto ruling death and transition.

Since Venus additionally rules money and possessions, there may also be a chance now to transform or overhaul our financial situation in a positive way. (Too, on the eve of this Venus-Pluto influence, the U.S. Stock Market rallied 4%, as six central banks, including the Federal Reserve, agreed to lower the cost of borrowing dollars for foreign banks. Pluto rules matters involving debt and credit. – Story from NYT.com)

Also, with Venus-Pluto conjoined in status-conscious Capricorn, this may be an excellent time for power-networking. We just want to make sure that we do nothing to “besmirch” our good reputation in public.

Famous people with Venus conjunct Pluto: Liberace, Dr. Phil McGraw, Julia Roberts, Jessica Hahn, Charles Dickens.

Patrice Thompson

copyright 2011

Source Notes:

Venus Pluto aspects

Venus: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/746582

Sarah Ferguson: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/05/24/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main6513643.shtml

Daisy: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1211844

Thurman: http://www.quotegarden.com/passion.html

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

09 Saturday Jul 2011

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COSMIC WATCH:

“The greatest pleasure of life is love.” Euripedes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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