“I never trust people’s assertions, I always judge of them by their actions.”Ann Radcliffe
With the Moon in emotionally vulnerable Cancer and connection queen Venus, forming a semi-square to deceptive Neptune, we are well-served today to heed Ms. Radcliffe’s more tried-and-true philosophy. Size people up by their actions, not their assertions.
Too, with communicator Mercury also forming a semi-square to bloated Jupiter, we are likely going to be fed a bunch of hyperbole anyway, as Jupiter likes to embellish and stretch things. But, again, we do best just sticking with the “plain and simple” facts today. No pie ala mode. Hold the pickle. 🙂
“Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops pierced by sunbeams.” Hosea Ballou
In the news: President Obama unveiled his 2012 Federal Budget on Monday with communicator Mercury in idealistic Aquarius exactly trine to Saturn in Libra. Saturn rules budgets and Libra rules Congress. Mercury-Saturn symbolizes more of a “budget-conscious” mindset.
Of course, we also have expander Jupiter in trailblazing Aries now forming a tight square to purging Pluto in governmental Capricorn, so needless to say, there will probably end up being a lot of “elimination” from this proposed budget, as is normally the case. With Jupiter-Pluto, though, the cuts could even be deeper, this time around, as bulldozer Pluto tends to decimate.
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“We loved with a love that was more than love.” Edgar Allan Poe
COSMIC WEATHER:
Moon continues in Chatty Gemini. Love Goddess Venus and Lord of Desire Mars are conjoined in Passionate Scorpio. The Illuminating Sun is one day away from an exact conjunction with Serious Saturn in Relationship Libra. Maybe it’s time to say it in words? To tell him or her how you really feel. Before it’s maybe too late.
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“Fitness – if it came in a bottle, everybody would have a great body.” Cher
Moon’s in “Forget the Mind, Let’s Get Physical” Aries. The Sun and Mercury are in “Health-Conscious” Virgo and preaching to Venus and Mars, still conjoined in “Mating” Libra, about the hazards of engaging in sex before first taking capsules of cod liver oil.
In case you’re also wondering: Venus did get out of bed to go shopping yesterday, but with the arrival of the weekend, and the “I want sex, and I want it now!” Aries Moon, still hovering around, she has decided to position herself back under the bed sheets with Mars, with yet another promise from him, of more opportunities to purchase expensive jewels on his credit card again, in the near future.
“We’ve had a stressful week, and now that the weekend is here, we want to unwind. But the Aries Moon is also casting a decidedly “physical” tone to the day. It’s clamoring to us to engage our muscles and other body parts in an intimate workout. Preferably, too, with another human being, because “Love Diva” Venus and “Sex Pistol” Mars are still in Libra, the sign of “The Other.”
Mercury and the Sun in “Clinical” Virgo are also requesting that we do our best to engage in only “responsible, healthy sex” this weekend, so as not to overtax our systems. In other words, in between the passionate night moves, we’ll need to monitor and document our vital signs, such as our temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure. And, if need be, spray for germs.
Now we know why so many Virgos are still virgins!
If we have to go through all this stuff, each time, is it really worth it? Even with George Clooney?
‘George, we have to stop now. I need to check your pulse. Hold on a minute, let me listen to your heart beat. Stick out your tongue, George, and let me look at it. And beat on it with my wooden stick.’
You know what? This approach may be just what the doctor ordered!
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“To hear many religious people talk, one would think God created the torso, head, legs and arms, but the devil slapped on the genitals.” Don Schrader
It’s Day Two of the “Sober” Capricorn Moon. The Moon, however, is finding it increasingly difficult to stay sober due to the pull of the “Pleasure-Seeking” Leo Sun’s exact opposition to “Alcohol-Minded” Neptune hanging around in “Questionable Friends” Aquarius.
Also, “Love Maven” Venus is exactly conjunct “Sex Kingpin” Mars in “Merging” Libra.
Lest anyone forget, we’re also in day 39,355, or so it seems, of the Cardinal T-Cross involving the usual suspects: Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto.
Additionally, the wicked Universe is throwing in the destabilizing communication factor of “Mental” Mercury stationing retrograde in “Logical” Virgo today. Mercury stays retrograde until September 12.
The usual “retrograde protocol” applies here: Do stuff with the “re” prefix. Re-evaluate, re-interpret, re-view, re-stock the liquor shelf. Especially re-check and re-confirm travel plans. If you cannot postpone signing contracts until after the retrograde period, go through them with a fine tooth comb, before adding your official John or Mary Doe to the dotted line.
“We’re still in the throws of the galvanizing Cardinal T-Cross, however, the Universe has now temporarily suspended the functioning of all of our mental faculties to deal with it, with the addition of Retrograde Mercury to the mix.
Meanwhile, the “Rock and Roll” Leo Sun’s opposition to “Delusional” Neptune has us all thinking we could be big rock stars, if only Simon Cowell would have the common decency and courtesy of returning our phone calls and text messages.
All is not lost, though. The Universe is also delivering up for us, just in time for the weekend, the perennially sexy, “Venus-Mars” conjunction. Which means that many of us will be thinking about much more than just ironing the next couple days.”
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Federal Judge Vaughn R. Walker, on Thursday, lifted his stay on the same-sex marriages ban, paving the way for gay couples in California to marry in that state. Walker delayed, however, implementation of his order to lift the ban until August 18th.
Walker’s ruling a week ago, that a voter-approved ban on same sex marriage (Proposition Eight) was unconstitutional, was rendered with pioneering Mars in Matrimonial Libra exactly squaring off with transformational Pluto in Capricorn, the sign of government. Mars, the energy planet, symbolizes “bold action.”
Libra not only rules marriage it also presides over the courts and judicial system, so the federal judge would be symbolized here by Mars in judicial Libra. Mars and Pluto are both often involved with “historic firsts.” Pluto also represents “the masses” and matters that impact the collective.
Mars-Pluto can be indicative of someone “seizing power” or taking “forceful, transforming action.” It’s also a classic “war aspect” replete with power clashes and clashes of will. There is strong opposition to Judge Walker’s ruling. President Obama reportedly supports civil unions between gay and lesbian couples, but is against gay marriages.
Also, “Karma Lord” Saturn in Nuptials Libra was opposite Uranus in Aries when Walker ruled last week. Uranus is associated with equality and gay rights issues and also represents change. With the Saturn and Uranus opposition, once again, we had the pitting of the old, signified by Saturn, versus the new, with the new winning out this time, perhaps due again to the simultaneously strong Mars-Pluto aspect which tends to bulldoze or reconfigure existing structures and protocol. Mars-Pluto is, unquestionably, one of the most transforming and powerful energy aspects in astrology.
On August 18th, Saturn in relationship Libra will be exactly squaring controlling, transforming Pluto to a tee. It ought to be interesting to see how this aspect plays out. Saturn-Pluto can represent “death to the past,” but often not without a bitter fight and, of course, same-sex marriage remains a controversial and polarizing issue.
Libra is also the sign of the scales and balance, and it seems Serious Saturn here is putting the discussion of this weighty matter back on the table for further examination, now that it is in the matrimonial sign. Saturn will be in Libra through October of 2012.
NYT.com for information on Judge Walker ruling Thursday
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“Any real ecstasy is a sign you are moving in the right direction.” St. Teresa of Avila
COSMIC WEATHER:
The Universe is suggesting we “mingle and merge,” this weekend. It’s providing us with an idealistic, romantic Libra Moon all Friday and into Saturday. The Moon will also conjoin “Love Goddess” Venus (4:59 am EDT Friday) and “Sex Lord” Mars (9:22 am EDT Friday).
The Moon will then descend into Sexual Scorpio on Saturday evening (8:27 pm EDT), at which time we are highly urged to practice our “night moves” with grace and precision, particularly when the Moon throws a “sextile” aspect to “Passionate” Pluto (1:37 am EDT Sunday).
We also have the option of continuing to perfect these steamy activities throughout the day on Sunday, as the Moon stays in Scorpio all day long. Or, we can choose to do weeding and yard work. It’s up to us. We only need to make sure that if we do choose the second option, that we don’t get carried away and try to “get intimate” with the lawn mower. A potentially painful proposition that could also result in an “uneven lawn,” which could make us wildly unpopular in the neighborhood.
In the News:
Federal Judge Vaughn R. Walker, on Thursday, lifted his stay on the same-sex marriages ban, paving the way for gay couples in California to marry in that state. Walker delayed, however, implementation of his order to lift the ban until August 18th.
Walker’s ruling a week ago, that a voter-approved ban on same sex marriage was unconstitutional, was rendered with pioneering Mars in Matrimonial Libra exactly squaring off with transformational Pluto in governmental Capricorn. Mars-Pluto can be indicative of someone “seizing power” or taking “forceful action.” It is also a classic “war aspect” replete with power clashes and clashes of will. There is strong opposition to Judge Walker’s ruling.
Also, “Status Quo Preserver” Saturn in Nuptials Libra was opposite Uranus in Aries when Walker ruled last week. Uranus is associated with equality and gay rights issues and also represents change. With the Saturn and Uranus opposition, once again, we had the pitting of the old versus the new, with the new winning out this time, perhaps also because of the simultaneously strong Mars-Pluto aspect which tends to bulldoze existing structures and protocol.
On August 18th, Saturn in relationship Libra will be exactly squaring transforming Pluto to a tee. It ought to be interesting to see how this aspect plays out. Saturn-Pluto can represent “death to the past,” but often not without a bitter fight and, of course, same-sex marriage remains a controversial and polarizing issue.
Famous Leo Birthdays: Fidel Castro (84 Friday), Halle Berry (44 Saturday), Melinda Gates (46 Sunday)
Enjoy your weekend!
I will be away from this blog for a while. My 2 degree Aries rising is being sadistically hounded by the likes of Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto, at the moment, so I must go into seclusion and hiding for a while, with or without George Clooney. George, if you’re out there, I have some milk and cookies for you. Please stop by.
Anyway, I’ll return here once I deem it is safe to come back out. Right now, it’s a battlefield out there, so I’m seeking cover. I also do need some rest. Been burning the candle at both ends, and, sadly, there is very little of my candle left to burn at this point.
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“I have the true feeling of myself only when I am unbearably unhappy.” Franz Kafka
COSMIC WEATHER:
Love Goddess Venus conjuncts Restrictive, Subdued Saturn (1:24 pm EDT) in relationship Libra. Part of the dramatic, historic “Cardinal Cross” adventure playing out in the heavens. This is the first match-up in this sign between these two planets since October of 1982, nearly thirty years ago.
With Venus-Saturn, our hearts may feel heavier. However, more depth is also possible in our relationships. There may also be the desire to “push for more commitment,” as security issues tend to loom larger.
Venus-Saturn can additionally deliver “soul mates” to us. Saturn is known as “The Lord of Karma.”
On the other hand, there’s a chance with this same aspect, for more “distance” to come between us, too, in our interpersonal relationships, as we may poignantly become aware of our sharp differences with others and unsure of our ability to resolve them. We may also just want to let some ties end now. Venus-Saturn is often synonymous with pruning.
Some people, too, may simply leave our lives now because they’re no longer suppose to be there. The karmic assignment we had with them is finished, kaput. People and relationships, we all have “expiration dates.”
Later in the day, with the Moon’s exit out of maudlin Cancer and entry into warm, entertaining Leo (7:23 pm EDT) the “heavier” emotional energy is more dissipated, and our spirits are more animated. Still some drama could erupt, though, as Leo is very good on the stage.
“Venus conjunct Saturn
We’re feeling lonely and blue
and, oh, so unpopular.
We’re wondering, too, if maybe the TV commercials are right after all: That whiter teeth and fresher breath could save the day for us, romantically. But which brand of whitening toothpaste to buy? That is the monumental question, isn’t it? And, should we stick with regular Listerine or try their newer, purple-colored option? And, is it okay to use both and maybe mix them up? Have you personally tried mixing them together? And, if so, what color did you get?
I wonder, too, if certain mouthwashes are more popular with certain kinds of people? Do aging hippies, for instance, prefer the purple Listerine because it reminds them of their psychedelic youth?
I wonder what kind of mouthwash President Obama used to attract Michelle? Or, Elvis, to attract Priscilla?
Too, maybe certain brands of mouthwash are better for certain astrological signs’ romantic prospects than others? For instance, the outgoing, energetic fire signs might score more with a louder, red-colored mouthwash, indicating more vibrancy. While the retiring water signs might fare better, romantically, going with the muted pastels, denoting receptivity.
Venus and Saturn also symbolizes “father figures” and “May-December,” romances, which could also blossom today around the globe for a goodly number of people. Fondly reminiscent, too, of “Elvis and Priscilla.” Remember Priscilla’s beehive hairdo? I wonder how many bees Priscilla was able to fit in there?
As you may already know, Gracelandand Memphis are getting ready to prepare for “Elvis Week,” this week, August 10th-16th, in Elvis’s “75th birthday” year. The annual event reportedly draws 30,000 to 40,000 people from around the world to Memphis. I recently read that, later in life, Elvis, a Capricorn, was very interested in astrology. He also had his Moon in mystical Pisces in the third house of the mind and was into meditation and fascinated with Eastern philosophy.
I also sort of wonder, as Elvis got involved in these things, later on, did he gravitate more towards pastel color mouthwashes in his life then, since he was activating the more receptive, Pisces side of his nature? Being an earthy Capricorn, his natural impulses would be to select mouthwashes comprised of the earth tones: browns and greens.
Famous August 8th Leo Birthdays: Roger Federer (29), Dustin Hoffman (73)
Enjoy your Sunday!
I hope you’re not lonesome tonight. Sometimes a little vacuuming can help, though, if you are, especially since we have the homey Cancer Moon. You might want to try vacuuming in two or three rooms and see if you feel any better. It’s about creating better feng shui, vacuuming up the dirty energy and putting it tortuously into the vacuum bag. Just make sure that the debased energy cannot escape from the bag, at which point lonesome feelings could return with a vengence.
I also find that when you vacuum upright, with the upright version, versus stooping down, with the old canister kind, it’s more effective for dispelling loneliness. Especially if you close the blinds first, allowing for more of a sense of raw intimacy between you and the vacuum.
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“No one can whistle a symphony. It takes an orchestra to play it.” H.E. Luccock
Cool quote, isn’t it? And, so true. We are often more limited in what we can do, individually, compared to what we can do when we pool our resources and work together to accomplish a common goal.
Too, when you think about it, the notion of self-sufficiency is really an illusion. No one is ever entirely self-sufficient.
Individual expression within the framework of a group is at the foundation of the Moon in airy Aquarius, the altruistic sign of brotherhood. We are now in day two of the Moon here.
Today is also an ideal time to put our own self-interests on the back burner and instead focus on what we can do to help further the cause of humanity. Sometimes just taking a moment to show someone a little kindness can help turn a world around.
Today’s Aquarian Moon energy also bodes well for matters concerning invention and scientific discovery, especially since we have the “keen” Sun in Gemini throwing a creative aspect (quintile) to “genius” Uranus in Aries.
Back on June 2, 1904, with the Moon also in Aquarius and expansive Jupiter in pioneering Aries, favorably aspected to focused Saturn in Aquarius, a microbe was identified that is responsible for photosynthesis, a colossal discovery by ‘Professor Schron.’ The Gemini Sun was also exactly conjunct Mars, the ruler of Aries. Sun-Mars often heralds big events, such as what I wrote about yesterday with the launch of CNN with the Sun in Gemini exactly square Mars.
Also, propitious Jupiter in Aries was harmonious to Pluto in Gemini. Pluto, as ruler of Scorpio, deals with the profound mysteries of life and also coincides with historic firsts. Jupiter is all about giving us opportunity, so we had a chance to unravel one of life’s most amazing processes.
On June 2, 1928 Velveeta Cheese was created by Kraft. And, guess what? Mental Mercury was in food-sign Cancer and applying to an exact square to discovery Uranus in Aries! The Gemini Sun was also exactly sextile Mars in Aries then, helping out again with the creation of something new.
Also, Jupiter was in Aries again, so there was a lot of inventive, adventurous, active-type energy permeating the air, very similar to what we have operating now with Uranus just moving into Aries and Jupiter slated to move there later this week. This Jupiter-Uranus energy can be very exciting – and apparently quite edible – when Cancer is involved.
In the News:
Running out of time here, but I did get a chance to quickly glance at the horoscopes of Al Gore and Tipper Gore. In case you didn’t hear about it, they are apparently splitting up after 40 years of marriage, which came as bit of a shock to a lot of people. Al is an Aries (b. 3/31/48) with transformational Pluto now transiting conjunct his Capricorn Moon which rules the home and family (Moon also signifies the wife). This is a big, heavyweight influence. Pluto tends to emotionally impact us at our very depths and also brings to the surface all kinds of feelings that may have been buried inside for ages.
Tipper is a Leo (b. 8/19/48) and she also has transiting Pluto sitting smack near her seventh house of marriage. Pluto has a way of coming into our lives in a bulldozer fashion and leveling many of the structures in it. Pluto is associated with the purging process, and as many of us know, purging elements from our lives can be very painful.
Tipper also has a major opposition aspect from the transiting Neptune to her natal Sun. Sun-Neptune influences tends to be disillusioning, confusing, and ego-denying. The Sun also depicts the husband in a woman’s horoscope and can indicate a dissolving of ties in that area, as Neptune is known as the Great Dissolver who often pulls the rug out from under us.
Al and Tipper also have challenging Saturn aspects, which additionally signal endings. Both of their horoscopes are also caught up in the cardinal cross playing out in the collective the next couple years,which I’ll be writing much more about soon. We wish Al and Tipper the best and feel sad about their breakup.
“Some people think that it’s holding on that makes one strong; sometimes it’s letting go.” Unknown source.
June 2 Birthdays: Jerry Mathers (Beaver) and Johnny Weismuller (Tarzan).
Enjoy your Wednesday. Connect with others today and remember to do that good deed.
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