Divine Harmony's
weekly astrology blog
a regular commentary on the week's planetary influences
NeptuneCafe presents
the weekly astrology blog
for January 30 to February 5
***all times are PST***
all times are in PST. and for those of you new to my column, i write in lower case for a reason as i find it symbolic and resonant with how i view the world. i capitalize certain words in ways to illuminate their power. otherwise, all is equal to me and i write in lowercase :)
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Monday january 30th-
the first aspect of the day and week occurs at 8:47am when mercury in aquarius semisquares venus in pisces, creating tension between the mind and the heart. with mercury in aquarius our thinking is rational, logical and emotionally detached. but with venus in pisces our feelings are deep, emotional and incredibly sensitive. these two seemingly opposite energies can create issues today in communication- where we are not able to find a meeting point between thoughts and feelings. positively this aspect can help present us with opportunities to find a meeting point between mind and heart, intellect and emotion in communication with others and with ourselves (within).
the only other aspect today occurs at 9:02am when chiron at 3'33 pisces semisextiles ceres at 3'33 aries. with the wounded healer harmoniously aspecting the asteroid goddess of mothering and nurturing we are supported in healing old wounds around our need for security and caretaking. this can go far back into the past- unearthing stuff from our childhood or even past lives to be processed and released. it can also involve something that is playing out today that touches on pain from the past. either way opportunities to release old pain around our deepest needs not being met is possible today.
tuesday january 31st-
there are no major aspects today.
wednesday february 1st-
the first aspect of the day occurs at 12:52am when mercury in aquarius sesquiquadrates retrograde mars in virgo- activating tension and friction between the mind and the will. positively we are imbued with a desire and ability to take action, speak our Truth, state boundaries and express our anger. but because this aspect is tense the shadow is likely to arise- conflict, verbal violence and a need to strong arm others in communication. we need to find balance between speaking our Truth and allowing the same space for others to do the same.
then at 11:38am mercury in aquarius semisextiles pluto in capricorn, supporting us in communicating from our passions, depths and Souls. pluto supports our mind penetrating deeper, beyond the facade so that we can see the Truth. this aspect supports a probing quality of self-inquiry as well as raw, blunt and honest communication with others. the best use of this energy is to transform our communication/thinking by being willing to acknowledge and deal with the shadow.
at 1:49pm the sun in aquarius sextiles the north node in sagittarius, harmoniously aligning the conscious self and ego with our path of growth and destiny. when we can get the lower will on board with the Higher Will we can experience an expansion of consciousness and evolution in our lives! with this aspect we are supported in getting clear on who we are and what we need and then taking conscious action to support that and get ourselves there. with both bodies in freedom-loving signs we are support in finding liberation, freedom and expansiveness within and without.
the only other aspect today occurs at 3:41pm when venus in pisces opposes retrograde mars in virgo, pitting the Divine Lovers against each other in dynamic and potent ways. positively these two in opposition can enhance romance, creativity and sexuality, but because this is a tense aspect it could also be experienced as polarization between the masculine and the feminine (or within and without). our feminine self needs to merge, surrender, let go and attend to what can be, while our masculine self needs to define, analyze, find clarity and attend to what is. our need to connect, relate and cooperate is at odds with our need to act or focus on ourselves. if we cannot find a balance between these two needs within we can experience it as conflict without. either way male/female dynamics are heightened today!
thursday february 2nd-
there are no major aspects today.
friday february 3rd-
the first aspect of the day occurs at 9:09am when mercury in aquarius parallels pluto in capricorn, echoing the mercury/pluto aspect that occurred on wednesday. with these two aspecting each other by declination and degree we have what is called a super aspect that lasts for several days. we are supported in penetrating deep, beyond the facade to the Truth. communication takes on a more intense, passionate and/or Soulful tone. there is a need to get raw and real- superficiality won't cut it!
then at 11:03am neptune moves out of aquarius and into pisces, where he will stay for the next 13 years! neptune dipped into pisces last year (2011) but due to his retrograde journey he revisited aquarius to close a chapter there before he could fully be present and ready for the new chapter that is now commencing. neptune rules pisces so he is very comfortable in this sign. the last time neptune was in pisces was in 1847-1861. due to neptune's slow movement it is very significant when he shifts signs- and even more so when he returns to his home sign. matters pertaining to water, the Unconscious, spirituality and mysticism are going to be highlighted over the coming decade plus. the shadow of neptune in pisces can also get exacerbated- the tendency to denial, delusion, confusion, deception, addiction and savior/victim behavior. your experience of this coming transit will depend on the neptune or pisces in your chart and how much you have integrated these energies in your life. for a brief synopsis of what is coming your way by sign check the weekly horoscopes. my recent astrology blog entitled 'neptunian vibes' talks about how up until neptune's shift into pisces we are in the liminal space- where the past is dissolving before our very eyes. this is a potent time of letting go- so honor what is completing in your life, give thanks and move on.
the only other aspect today occurs at 8:13pm when mercury in aquarius sextiles the north node in sagittarius, supporting evolutionary, conscious and growth-oriented communication today. we are being asked to expand our vision to see the Bigger Picture. today we can have aha moments and insights that reveal what is next. stay open to the messages that may come from the most unlikeliest of places.
saturday february 4th-
the only aspect today occurs at 3:28am when chiron in pisces parallels ceres in aries, energetically aligning the wounded healer and the asteroid goddess that governs caretaking, mothering and nurturing. these two aspected each other by degree on monday and today they do so by declination- making a super aspect between the two that lasts all week long. this entire week we are supported in healing old wounds around our need for security and caretaking. this can go far back into the past- unearthing stuff from our childhood or even past lives to be processed and released. it can also involve something that is playing out today that touches on pain from the past. either way opportunities to release old pain around our deepest needs not being met is possible right now. with both bodies at the first and last (alpha and omega) signs of the zodiac there is something of a completion of a cycle occurring right now. being aware of the past is key in being conscious in the present and choosing from a conscious place as we move into the future. this week as the past/present/future blurs together we have an opportunity to transform all 3 on all levels.
sunday february 5th-
there are no major aspects today.
