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Astrology November 24, 2015: Mercury Conjuncts Saturn

24 Tuesday Nov 2015

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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 perhaps 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 may find us pondering worst case scenarios. Benjamin Disraeli once mused about this type of thinking: “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 sextile 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.”

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

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

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Astrology February 6, 2011: Sun and Mars Trine Saturn

05 Saturday Feb 2011

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COSMIC WEATHER:

“The highest reward for a man’s toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it.” – John Ruskin

Hard work, persistence, and a willingness to apply ourselves may bring some “karmic rewards” our way today! Both the power-generating Sun and motivator Mars are harmoniously trine to taskmaster Saturn, the planet traditionally billed as the “Lord of Karma.”

Saturn reigns supreme over our more serious accomplishments and endeavors in life. Saturn rules labor, goal setting, and self-discipline. It denotes the structure and foundation in our lives. It’s the glue that holds everything together. It’s also perceived as the “guilt factor.”

Today we may make excellent strides towards stabilizing matters. Too, we may want to seek out the support of more experienced or senior persons – our elders or mentors – all symbolically denoted by Saturn which also governs practical wisdom and common sense.

Additionally, with both the Sun and Mars trine Saturn in diplomatic Libra, it may be a very good time to “give peace a chance” as well. Also, possibly a good day for formulating succession plans.

(Thought it was interesting, too, that on the eve of these Sun-Mars-Saturn aspects, the new U.S.-Russian “START treaty took effect. Mars rules weapons and defense issues. With Saturn, we are usually more willing to “restrain” or “curb” our Martian aggressive impulses. Although the Sun is still conjoined with fiery Mars, which is a potentially a more aggressive, volatile aspect.)

With that said, we also may need to: Hold the fries. Forgo the extra helping of macaroni and cheese, or fried chicken. Refrain from having too much sex or alcohol today (this could be painful for some of us, especially the fried chicken). The reason for this restrictive mandate is because we have “sweetheart” Venus exactly square to generous, “over-sizer” Jupiter. Thought to be a major template for overindulgence in all things pleasurable. Including love.

Famous Birthdays February 6th: Natalie Cole (61), Tom Brokaw(71), Zsa Zsa Gabor (94).

Patrice Thompson


Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

blackforest 3: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1101451

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

Ruskin: http://thinkexist.com/quotations/reward/

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

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