NorthPoint Astrology Journal Highlighted Aspects Written by Pam Younghans Photo: Last week's full moon as seen from Weikersheim, Germany (photo I mentioned at the end of last week's Journal that this week we'll be By the time we reach the New Moon on August 20, many shifts are likely Mutable signs are known for their flexibility and adaptability -- but A T-square is actually three legs of a full square, and we can often Saturn and Uranus are the two most influential players in our T- Not only are the two planets in physical opposition now -- they also The signs where the two planets are situated are also, of course, In general, oppositions ask us to find a balance between the two The energies of this Saturn-Uranus opposition have been working with Saturn is the redefining side of the equation, the part of us that Uranus is the liberating polarity, providing the restlessness with old It's easy to see how, with these two powerhouses pulling in opposite The Saturn-Mars square that begins this coming week brings us face-to- It is of course startling to see oneself from a different perspective, But Saturn is the ultimate winner in this confrontation, being the But there are rewards for our efforts. If we can be both flexible in If we follow Mars as he continues down the street, we see new avenues These aspects indicate good opportunities for creating lemonade, if by Beginning at the end of this week and extending into the beginning of Leo the Lion has many positive traits: creativity, enthusiasm, With Jupiter first in the Triad line-up to oppose the Sun, we may see We then follow with the Chiron-Sun opposition, exact on Sunday. Chiron As Chiron opposes the Sun, we will be shining a light on some of those The Chiron-Sun opposition will likely shine light on the aspect of Ultimately, we will attain the depth of self-love needed for healing, Many blessings, Pam NorthPoint Astrology Blog: Check in during the week to read my brief About the Journal
Your guide to astrological energies for August 10 to 16, 2009
Monday: Saturn square Mars; Wednesday: Uranus biquintile Sun, Pluto
septile Jupiter; Thursday: Jupiter trine Mars, Last Quarter Moon
11:55am PDT; Friday: Jupiter opposite Sun; Saturday: Chiron trine
Mars; Sunday: Chiron opposite Sun
by Jens Hackmann)
We're gradually incorporating the energies and awareness received
during the Lunar Eclipse last week. The Moon is now in her waning
phase, a time that usually corresponds with completion and release. At
the same time, however, we are also working with other influences that
are gradually building in effect.
working with a T-square involving Uranus, Saturn/Mercury, and Mars/
Moon. The planetary alignments involved in that configuration actually
are spread across the next two weeks, with the Saturn energies
strongest this week and the Uranus energies taking over the following
week.
to have occurred, corresponding with the tensions represented in this
T-square. The planets involved in this configuration are all in
mutable signs (Virgo, Gemini and Pisces), which means we'll need to
watch a tendency to scatter our energies too widely.
these positive traits, like anything taken to an extreme, can also
have their drawbacks. There's a certain nervous energy we're likely to
be feeling, and it may be hard to focus for very long on any one
endeavor. We'll need to get extra sleep, and to be very self-aware,
making sure to give ourselves mental rest periods before the strings
get wound too tightly.
look to the missing leg to see what will help us find better balance.
Sagittarius is the missing corner in this particular T-square, which
indicates we can regain our balance by seeking the meaning and purpose
of what we are experiencing. Also helpful will be physical activity,
to help disperse the mental energy. And, since Sagittarius represents
adventure and travel, it may be a good time to spread our wings and
explore new territories -- either physically or spiritually.
square. A line drawn between the two planets forms the top cross on
the letter "T" and represents the tension created when two polarities
are both strongly represented.
represent near-opposites in perspective. Saturn is very conservative,
believes in following the rules, in respecting the past, and in the
value of discipline and responsibility. Radical Uranus is independent,
believes in pushing the boundaries of what is expected or accepted,
and encourages us break free from limitation and restriction.
opposite in nature. Virgo, where Saturn is journeying, employs the
tools of analysis, reason, discrimination and control to get the job
done and improve results. Pisces, where Uranus is currently found,
uses intuition, spiritual guidance, creativity and surrender to align
with the flow that leads to best outcomes.
polarities represented. In this case, it means we do best if we use
our skills of analysis and take responsibility for our part of any
situation, while at the same time letting go of our need to control
every detail. It also means that we will benefit from aligning more
consciously with the guidance from spiritual dimensions and using new
creative ideas, while at the same time understanding that surrender is
not the same as capitulation, and that we are put on this planet to
actively participate in our evolution.
us for quite a while now, and they are behind many of the changes
we've been experiencing individually, nationally and globally. We've
all experienced some major changes in the past year or more, and had
to deal with the fears associated with letting go of life as we once
defined it -- and also with the uncertainty of releasing aspects of
ourselves that had seemingly defined us until now.
clearly sees what isn't working and makes the decision to discard old
forms. Saturn is also the part that has the responsibility and
discipline to rebuild new structures that are more stable, starting
from the ground up.
systems and limitations that keeps us growing and moving into the
future. And, Uranus opens the doorway to higher consciousness, to the
knowing that there is far more to this reality than what is found in
Saturn's book of rules.
directions, we're often feeling a bit stretched these days.
face with the thought patterns that have been keeping us from taking
concrete steps in the direction of improvement. This square is
something like turning the corner at the end of the block and meeting
yourself coming down the other street.
and a bit mind-boggling at first. We may find ourselves in a stand-off
for a few minutes, as the reasoning mind adjusts.
more powerful of the two planets. This means that any careless
thinking, any ideas that we've only partly thought out, will be
brought into our awareness. As a result, we will need to make changes
in any plans that have not met with Saturn's strict white-glove test
-- and we may well realize that we need to be more focused if we're
going to get anything done.
our thinking and disciplined in our actions, Mars will be rejuvenated
by the interaction.
opening up for him. These new routes will be appearing later in the
week, as Mars begins to form helpful trine aspects with the Triad --
starting with Jupiter on Thursday, Chiron on Friday, and finishing
with Neptune on Monday, August 17.
chance we've found ourselves with a basketful of lemons. Jupiter will
help Mars see the potentials and to have hope for the future; Chiron
will assist Mars in healing the wounds that have caused a lack of self-
confidence; and Neptune will guide Mars to become aligned with the
Higher Will for best outcomes.
next, the Triad will also be opposing the Sun. This is another
instruction phase, as the Leo Sun learns to acknowledge the existence
of worlds outside itself.
generosity, to name a few. But when an opposition to the Sun occurs,
we are likely to also become aware of the lower manifestations of the
Leo energy, traits that need to be elevated if we are to evolve.
both the positive and negative of Leo's traits magnified towards the
end of this week. Some will be more generous, and others will
overdramatize everything. Some will find new hope arising from the
remnants of broken dreams, while others will chase rainbows in search
of an elusive pot of gold. Some will rule more wisely, and others will
roar until their voices are hoarse.
in Aquarius is working with all of us to heal the wound of separation
-- the belief that we will never know the connection to Spirit or to
another that satisfies us, that we will always be in some way isolated
from the sense of belonging and knowing we seek.
insecurities -- but with the ultimate intention of enabling our
healing and reconnection. Chiron's road to healing is always through
love -- love of self, primarily, and compassionate understanding of
the wounded inner child who needs that love.
ourselves that is fearful of expressing itself, of standing out, of
being seen as not good enough. The desire to withdraw and close down
may be strong, and indeed we will benefit from some time for
introspection, to do some of the attunement work of expressing true
self-compassion and understanding for ourselves.
the increased trust needed for moving beyond the wound, and the
heightened self-confidence that no longer needs to define itself as
separate in order to feel special. And, as Neptune completes his
opposition to the Sun next week, hopefully we will be one step closer
to that goal.
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