We may be inspired to cast our gaze upon the transcendent realm, or contemplate our interconnectedness with the Universe, as the probing, investigative Scorpio Sun trines mystical Neptune in Pisces (11:24 am), the planet that symbolizes the dissolution of boundaries.
This flowing trine aspect also naturally tends to lend itself to healing rebirths or renewals.
“I am realistic – I expect miracles.” Wayne Dyer. (Dyer’s natal Taurus Sun was trine to Neptune in Virgo.)
Interestingly, Northwestern University researchers are also reporting today in the journal ‘Science’ that they may have found a breakthrough treatment for reversing paralysis in humans and repairing tissue after severe spinal cord injuries, which would definitely be huge life-changing news if it all pans out. Keeping fingers crossed!
*All times EST
On This Day in History: On November 12, 1968, the US Supreme Court, in Epperson versus Arkansas, declares unconstitutional an Arkansas law banning teaching evolution in public schools.
Astrologically, that day, pioneering Mars and progressive, futuristic Uranus were exactly conjunct in judicial Libra at 2 degrees – definitely a harbinger of change aspect! Philosophical Jupiter (which also governs the law and religion) was at 29 degrees of analytical Virgo (the critical anaretic degree) and was conjunct evolutionary Pluto at 27 degrees, suggesting the need to bring an ideological matter to a swift conclusion. Of course, there’s still some controversy, to this very day, over teaching evolution.)
Born On This Day: French Sculptor Auguste Rodin. He once so eloquently wrote:
“There are unknown forces in nature; when we give ourselves wholly to her, without reserve, she lends them to us; she shows us these forms, which our watching eyes do not see, which our intelligence does not understand or suspect.”
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“It is the imagination that argues for the Divine Spark within human beings. It is literally a decent of the World’s Soul into all of us.” Terence McKenna
Today’s Energy:
The Sun trining “transcendent” Neptune encourages us to want to connect to a power greater than ourselves. Sun-Neptune aspects can also be positive for helping to dissolve the differences between us as they tend to foster a greater recognition of our common humanity, our intrinsic oneness. Sun-Neptune energy also helps to subdue the needs and desires of the ego while, at the same time, sensitizing us to the needs or plights of others, especially those persons who are perhaps down on their luck. Neptune is linked with compassion, forgiveness, idealism and humility, as well as with visions, imagination, and creativity.
Often, too, with Neptune aspects we experience a spike in synchronistic occurrences. In her book, The Tao of Psychology, Dr. Jean Shinoden Bolen says that synchronistic events offer us perceptions that may be useful in our psychological and spiritual growth. “And they may reveal to us, through intuitive knowledge, that our lives have meaning.”
Famous October 30 Birthdays: John Adams, Henry Winkler, Ivanka Trump, Grace Slick, Ezra Pound.
“The longer I live, the more I read, the more patiently I think, and the more anxiously I inquire, the less I seem to know…Do justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly. This is enough.” John Adams.
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(Today’s Planetary Aspects: Venus conjunct Jupiter, 3:51 am; Moon opposite Mars, 1:32 pm; Sun trine Neptune, 5:10 pm; Moon sextile Neptune, 9:59 pm; Moon opposite Sun, 10:20 pm. Moon is in Sagittarius until 5:11 am, when it enters Capricorn; All times EDT.)
Cosmic Quote of the Day:“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” Henry Ford
Isn’t it interesting that when we each focus on becoming more of what we already are, success is something that becomes almost a non-issue for us?
Today’s Energy:
A Full Moon in “ambitious” Capricorn occurs at 10:20 pm tonight. Full Moons bring heightened awareness, thereby allowing us to cop new perspectives. The Full Moon in Capricorn specifically affords us a chance to focus on creating more of a work/life balance – never an easy task! This is an excellent time to revisit those goals that we eagerly set, at the start of the year, and evaluate how we are faring with them. Are we still wanting to tow the line, or do we maybe need to make a course correction? Or, possibly we have gotten sidetracked, the last few months, and need to get back on track now with the personal vision that we hold for ourselves. A Capricorn Full Moon also puts the spotlight on those traditional elements that accompany our public image such as reputation, leadership ability, organizational skills, and career success.
Lovable Venus also exactly conjuncts benefic Jupiter today (3:51 am), an influence that has been building in strength, for the last few days. This is regarded as one of the most fortuitous, pleasurable, and romantic influences of all as expansive Jupiter, the purveyor of opportunity, magnifies all the best qualities of the charming Venusian energy. This conjunction also helps to re-set the socially reforming, albeit seemingly magical, Jupiter Uranus trine, which is still within a one degree orb from being exact. We tend to see the best in others now and want to do what is in our power to make others happy. Our mood is very warm, friendly and gregarious, although we could get a little carried away with self-indulgent behavior, especially since this influence tends to favor or court lavish celebrations or overtures. Of course, we could also counteract or neutralize this tendency, if we wanted to, by intentionally engaging in random acts of kindness, in an effort to spread the wealth and gaiety around. This aspect remains in effect for a couple of days.
Moon opposite Mars, 1:32 pm. We are poised to meet or achieve our goals, but may need to possibly counteract a tendency toward hypersensitivity, even bullying. Avoiding those who know how to push our buttons, too, is probably a smart strategy now.
Sun trine Neptune, 9:59 pm. This is a highly creative and imaginative aspect that kindles our humanitarian instincts and compassion. We are more willing to take a back seat to others now as our ego needs subside, although we may still need to be vigilant or discerning as to the sincerity of other people’s intentions. In general, this is excellent energy for dissolving differences, implementing peacekeeping measures or truces, both on an individual and a collective level. Also, quite fittingly here, President Obama is reportedly set to unveil, today, a deal between the U.S. and Cuba that would reopen embassies and restore diplomatic ties that were broken more than 50 years ago (from AOL.com).
Also, Sun trine Neptune is an ideal influence for immersion in spiritual studies, meditation, partaking in retreats, taking trips by the sea, or any type of visioning work. Those who are artistically gifted may also find this energy great for doing photography, painting, sculpting, or watercolor. This alignment is also, of course, a very nice complement to the loving, very generous in nature, Venus-Jupiter aspect, as they both potentially carry a lot of healing energy within them. This influence will remain in effect for two or three days.
Famous July 1 Birthdays: Princess Diana, Pamela Anderson, Dan Aykroyd, Deborah Harry, Olivia de Havilland
“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” Princess Diana
Full Moon Blessings to you!
Patrice Thompson
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Today’s “Sun trine Neptune” aspect can truly be very “inspiring” for us, if we let it. The word “inspiration” literally means to be in spirit. Neptune symbolizes “Spirit” or our connection with “The Infinite.” Ideally, Sun-Neptune makes us feel very much on purpose (Sun) with our Divine Roots (Neptune). Or, as Esther Hicks would say – speaking for Abraham – we are now aligned with “the Real You (Neptune) behind the you.” Granted, this is a short-term aspect that only lasts, a couple of days; but sometimes, it only takes one thought or idea, or a chance encounter, to turn a life around. Too, the Sun is in “transformative” Scorpio, in its trine to Neptune.
Wayne Dyer, who has perhaps written more books on self-development and spiritual growth than anyone else on the planet, including 20 New York Times bestsellers, fittingly, has his natal Sun in a very close trine to his natal Neptune, suggesting that he is naturally more attuned to being “plugged into” Source Energy, or whatever you wish to call, our Higher Nature. In The Power of Intention, Wayne writes that one of his secrets for success and inner peace is to “treat yourself as if you already are what you’d like to become.” In other words, to begin with the end in mind.
The Sun-Neptune energy, today, also potentially helps all of us, at least temporarily, with this envisioning process, since Neptune governs our imagination and creativity, our inner artist. Sculptor and painter Michelangelo is another person who had his natal Sun closely trining Neptune. Also, remember what he said about the angel: “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” Today would be an excellent time to put together a “vision board,” or a collage of images, words, phrases that represents our self and our future. Also, highly recommended would be prayer or meditation, as a way of helping us to tune inward.
Possibly a “shadow side” to the Sun-Neptune influence, if there is one, might be to “over-imagine” or fall prey (Neptune) to worst case scenarios, especially with the Sun passing through “dark” Scorpio, the sign of extremes and crisis points. Specifically, what comes to mind here is the present-day concern over the ebola virus (Scorpio). Too, while there may be some fear (and ignorance) around this illness, a growing awareness of how best to deal with this issue, is evolving every day, and that is a very good thing. By the way, Scorpio is also the sign of medical research and breakthroughs.
Question for Today: What do you see for yourself when you begin with “the end” in mind?
In the News: Former beleaguered Mayor of Toronto Rob Ford wins a seat on the Toronto City Council.
Famous October 28 Birthdays: Bill Gates, Julia Roberts, Jonas Salk, Bruce Jenner
“I pictured myself as a virus or cancer cell and tried to sense what it would be like.” Jonas Salk, the medical researcher and virologist who discovered the first successful inactivated polio vaccine.
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The Moon remains in colorful, self-expressive Leo encouraging us to render our indelible performances with extra flair and drama today, as Leo is the official sign of entertainment and showmanship. The Moon’s monthly conjunction with self-assertive Mars (4:13 pm EDT) also bodes well for boosting our self-confidence, while simultaneously encouraging us to take bold, empowering action. We also have a chance to steady or stabilize our relationships in wake of the Leo Moon’s sextile to anchoring Saturn in partnership Libra (7:38 pm EDT).
There is a very magical, mystical quality to today’s energy as the idealistic Libra Sun is forming a fortuitous trine to ethereal Neptune in futuristic Aquarius. Neptune archetypically represents our urge for spirituality, with its otherworldy orb of influence perennially helping to supply us with a keen fascination for all that is mystifying or elusive. Its activated ray also serving to dissolve the stubborn illusion of separateness between all beings or creatures of the earth. Accordingly, Sun-Neptune can help to heighten our sensitivity to others and inspire us to display more of our humanistic or compassionate impulses. It is potentially a great day for engaging in charitable works or for demonstrating random acts of kindness.
Also, with Neptune governing our imagination and powers of visualization, it could be that our creativity is peaking today, especially with the Moon also deposited in theatrical Leo. We may additionally want to pay closer attention to our hunches and nocturnal dreams, as Neptune’s inspiring influence can make us more prophetic and visionary, as we are, theoretically, better able to tune into the realm of divine consciousness now.
“Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.”Jonathan Swift.
Famous People With Sun Trine Neptune:Farrah Fawcett, Muhammad Ali.
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Moon continues in Earthy, Sensual Taurus. And, with four planets in Sexy Scorpio, including the Love Duo of Venus and Mars, it may be a good time to lounge around the boudoir and perfect our intimate night moves. Even in the daytime!
What’s also cool here is Mars (which rules sex) is exactly trine Uranus, the planet of Originality. Uranus is also in Fantasy-Minded Pisces. There’s no way we can lose now. All we have to do is be a little original!
I have also listed down below, different events that have occurred in recent years, with Mars-Uranus. This is a time when we want to change things up. Be willing to get out of our box. Look at our lives in new ways. Even making minor changes today may serve us well in the long run.
October 24, 1901: Anna Taylor becomes the first woman in history to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. The Moon was in Sea-Ruling Pisces. The Sun had also just entered Resourceful Scorpio and was exactly trine Neptune (the ruler of Pisces), making it an ideal time for aquatic activities. Neptune and Pisces both rule boating and, I guess, in this case, a barrel qualifies as a form of navigation on the water.
Another aspect I love here is Venus, ruling women, was in adventurous Sagittarius, and exactly conjunct Experimental Uranus. Venus also represents our hobbies and pastimes, what we enjoy doing in our free time for recreation. On Venus-Uranus days, we often are in the mood to “try new pleasures.” Uranus also has a need for originality, and putting its personal stamp on everything. Way to go, Anna! Better you than me.
In the News:
Almost 400,000 classified field reports from the Iraqi War were released by Wikileaks on Friday, the same day we had the Full Moon in Aries. Aries rules war and the military; full moons bring illumination.
Mars (ruler of Aries) in Investigative Scorpio was also applying to an exact trine to Rebel Uranus in Behind the Scenes Pisces, when the disclosure was made, probably another factor in helping to bring the hidden (classified) information to the forefront. Uranus can bring “sudden new developments,” and aligned with Mars, these developments can center around the war and military. Several U.S. officials have condemned the leaks including Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Some other notable events with Mars trine Uranus in the recent past:
1) Oct 29, 2008 – Delta Airlines merged with Northwest Airlines forming the world’s largest commercial air carrier. Mars was in Scorpio (the sign of joint resources) and trine to Uranus in Pisces (just like now). (Uranus rules aviation, Pisces is the sign that dissolves borders. Mars blazes new trails.)
2) Nov 4, 2008 – Mars in Scorpio separating 2 degrees from a trine to Uranus in Pisces: Barrack Obama is elected President of the U.S. Mars in Scorpio is transformational and Uranus is the planet of change. Obama ran on a “platform of change.”
3) May 17, 2004 – Mars in Familial Cancer trine Uranus in Pisces: Massachusetts legalizes same-sex marriage in compliance with a ruling from the state’s Supreme Judicial Court (Goodridge v. Department of Public Health). Mars rules sex and Uranus is associated with equality. Frequently when gay rights issues are in the news, Uranus’ ray is prominent.
4) November 25, 2002 – U.S. President George W. Bush signs the Homeland Security Act into law, creating the Department of Homeland Security, in the largest U.S. government reorganization since the Department of Defense was created in 1947. Mars was in Judicial Libra trine Uranus in Experimental Aquarius.
Mars rules defense and the military. It also rules the aggressive urge. With the “animalistic” side of Mars, we are more concerned with basic self-preservation issues. Mars-Uranus makes us more amenable to making sweeping changes, trying new things out. Also at the time, Expansive Jupiter was in Leadership Leo exactly sextile to Transforming Pluto in Patriotic Sagittarius. With Jupiter-Pluto we are looking to expand our range of control. Sagittarius adds more of a zealotry to whatever we are doing. It also rules politics and our moral beliefs. Pluto’s ray is often activated with respect to issues of terrorism and subversive groups, and the Homeland Security department was largely a response to 9/11.
5) June 5, 2000 – 405 The Move, the first short film widely distributed on the Internet, is released. Mars was in Communicative Gemini trine Uranus in Aquarius. Uranus rules the internet. (Mercury was also exactly quinqunx Neptune in Aquarius, with Neptune ruling films.)
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The Domestic Moon remains in Divinity-Seeking Pisces. We are wanting to embark down those insightful roads that will lead us back to our soul’s “original home.”
With Mental Mercury in Peace-Keeping Libra quinqunx to Erratic Uranus, however, which is also positioned in Mystical Pisces, we may be a little unsure about which roads are really the “right roads to go down,” to ensure our soul’s sacred journey.
At the end of the day, The Balanced Libra Sun harmoniously trine to Spiritual Neptune in Futuristic Aquarius, beseeches us “not to worry.” The Sun-Neptune wisdom serenely purports to us that eventually “all paths lead to the same door,” and that all we need to remember is that “we are all one.”
Activities favored today: random acts of kindness, writing poetry, music, songs, prayer, meditation, theater, acting, experimenting with make-up, decorating, collecting seashells, befriending fishes, absconding with enlightened mermaids.
Quote For Today:
“By faithfulness we are collected and wound up into unity within ourselves, whereas we had been scattered abroad in multiplicity.” Saint Augustine
On This Date In History:
October 19, 1983: The U.S. Senate establishes Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. Very notable here then was Pioneering Mars in Analytical Virgo in a tight square to Philosophical Jupiter in Highly Principled Sagittarius, the sign that Jupiter naturally rules. Mars-Jupiter tends to “fire up” our idealism (Jupiter) and makes us want to go to war (Mars) for what we believe in (Jupiter). It is traditionally associated with political and social activism.
I also blogged the other day here how sometimes, too, Mars-Jupiter aspects are associated with “religious fanaticism,” as Jupiter also rules religion and Mars adds fuel and passion to that body of beliefs. We always need to be careful with Mars-Jupiter that we don’t go overboard, as Jupiter tends to excessive behavior anyway, and on the shadow side, can additionally make us somewhat arrogant and cocksure that we alone hold the truth.
Additionally, Jupiter was separating from a conjunction to Equality-Ruling Uranus, which was also in the sign of Higher Beliefs Sagittarius. Uranus, ruling matters involving groups and the collective, characteristically delivers to us sudden insights and awareness, and in Sagittarius, these insights can help to shape our moral beliefs and behavior. Jupiter-Uranus tends to take us out of our normal belief set and allows us to feel more comfortable with or embrace non-traditional ideas, shatters some of Jupiter’s “moral superiority” notion.
We also presently have Jupiter and Uranus conjunct now in Idealistic Pisces, a sign that Jupiter co-rules with Neptune. Equality and humanitarian issues are emphasized with this conjunction and just last week, we had the federal judge striking down the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy, which had been in place in the military for almost two decades.
Another cool parallel to today was the Justice-Seeking Libra Sun then was exactly sextile to Compassionate Neptune which was also in Sagittarius. Today we have the Libra Sun trine Neptune in Brotherly Aquarius, a very similar aspect. Neptune is our link to the Divine and represents a state of consciousness in which “we are all one,” our personal borders and boundaries are dissolved. Our compassion and humanity are stoked and we realize that we are all in this together. On Sun-Neptune days we become more preoccupied with our unity versus our differences. Therefore, we are more likely to espouse a a political philosophy of “inclusion,” even on Capitol Hill.
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“Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today.” Seneca
Patrice’s “Cosmic Word of The Day”: Impediment
(Noun)im-ped-i-mentim–ped-uh-muh nt
1) obstruction, hindrance, obstacle 2) any physical defect that impedes normal or easy speech; a speech disorder 3) Chiefly Ecclesiastical Law – a bar, usually of blood or affinity to marriage
On June 19th we come face to face with restrictive Saturn via a square from the Gemini Sun. This configuration has a way of reining us in and pointedly delineating for us the various impediments or roadblocks along our path.
Our challenge now is to patiently make peace with our situation and find a new way to navigate the bumpy crossroads so as to arrive safely at our destination.
The Sun trine spiritual Neptune in friendly Aquarius and the social Libra Moon suggests our close friends may be a reassuring source of comfort and solace to us here and perhaps our best strategy for dealing with any impediments in our way.
More samples of impediment in sentences:
“My wife has a slight impediment in her speech. Every now and then she stops to breathe.” Jimmy Durante
“The ideal is in thyself, the impediment too is in thyself.” Thomas Carlyle
June 19th Gemini birthdays: Paula Abdul (47), Kathleen Turner (55), Phylicia Rashad (61)
Enjoy your Saturday and your friends!
Remember, impediments are only stepping stones to take you to your special destiny.
“If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” Frank A. Clark
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“The best cure for hypochondria is to forget about your own body and get interested in someone else’s.” Goodman Ace
Madame Patrice’s “Cosmic Word of The Day”: Hypochondria
Hypochondria
1)n. an abnormal condition characterized by a depressed emotional state and imaginary ill health
Madame Patrice reveals her endless wisdom in selecting hypochondria as the “Cosmic Word of the Day”:
“June 18th is an exceptionally rich and historic time for all layers of hypochondria to manifest as the Moon gets ready to bed “Chronic Complainer” Saturn in the health sign of “Why am I still a Virgin?” Virgo.
The conversant Gemini Sun is also throwing a tight square to both the Moon and Saturn, further amplifying the need to articulate all manner of pain and discomfort in detailed fashion.
Additionally, a watery Sun-Neptune trine will likely cause bouts of imaginary seasickness, as well as create a run on Neptunian fluids such as beer and vodka. Which means, come Saturday morning, much of the collective may be experiencing all too real hangovers.”
More contagious”hypochondria” quotes:
“Imaginarypains are by far the most real we suffer, since we feel a constant need for them and invent them because there is no way of doing without them.” E.M. Cioran
“I’m a hypochondriac. Yesterday it was brain damage from the vodka the night before. Today, heart attack – my arm and chest started hurting at the same time.” Lisa Marie Presley
“The trouble with being a hypochondriac these days is that antibiotics have cured all the good diseases.” Caskie Stinnett
June 18th Gemini birthdays: Kurt Browning, William Randolph Hearst III, Paul McCartney
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