TRANSITING PLUTO CONJUNCT MERCURY

Mercury’ energies deal with our thinking process.  By Astrology sign, it defines different manners of communication and how our intellect operates.  Mercury has to do with the way we define our intensions and how we stand as individuals with our own objectives and reasoning abilities.

This is the only planet that actually needs something to stimulate it, as on its own it is neutral in its function.  Transits, therefore, play a significant role in how we express ourselves.  All natal planets and angles to our natal Mercury take on a role in helping define Mercury’s energies for us, but its sign placement and house position play a big part in how the mind operates.

Pluto is the planet of transformation, regeneration and the uncovering of life’s secrets which were learned through self-understanding and a willingness to go below the surface of matters.  When transiting Pluto aspects our Mercury, it opens doors to learning experiences.  By the time Pluto has passed beyond its orb of influence on Mercury in our chart, we will have questioned our thoughts and philosophies and probably made major changes along the way.

Pluto’s influence in the natal chart is never a passive one.  Its demands for truth often brings out and challenging conditions and power struggles that need to be faced.  We cannot ignore Pluto and during this time, our will is tested, our judgement intensifies and we are able to examine anything with great insight.  What we dig up may not always be pleasant but what we find will be truth and these truths have to be dealt with.

Do not ignore what Pluto is trying to convey.  It is important and changes may be necessary in order that we rise above details and position ourselves so that once this transit is over, we have made the necessary changes preparing us for what is yet to come.  It is often a transit of magnificent changes and transformational experiences, although possibly challenging in nature during the experience of the aspect.

When working with the energies of Pluto, this transit can be used to our benefit as we dig ever deeper into the meaning of life.  It will reveal what needs to surface and offers us opportunities to move above challenging conditions and/or to leave a stagnated situation and in doing so we will have made our mark.

This is a great aspect for self-study and any kind of research can have profound effects.  Meditation would be very beneficial and will often open doors that were previously closed.  This is a time of honest reflection as well as a time to realistically view life’s conditions.  Once we have had the opportunity to reflect, we can make constructive changes that will further our growth in the right direction.

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TRANSITING PLUTO MOVING THROUGH THE FIRST HOUSE

Transiting Pluto is the agent of transformation and depending on which house it is transiting, it will embody and change the energies and areas of life represented by that particular house.  As Pluto moves into a house and crosses the house cusp, its energies are enhanced.  As Pluto transits, planets within the house by conjunction or an aspect to other planets in other houses, its energies of dynamic change and regeneration merge with the energies of the planet in question. 

Conjunctions are always the most intense experiences we can encounter, although squares and oppositions are also quite profound in their eventual release.

Pluto is very powerful when it conjuncts the ascendant and often produces permanent changes on a very personal level.  This can include changes and transformations to relationships, changes to personal appearance, to the relationships with others, to our occupation, to the home environment and other areas of expression.

Pluto moving into the first house can bring to the forefront unexpressed or ignored inner qualities or experiences that will now need to surface and be confronted.  It is best not to try to push aside things that surface under this influence.  We should deal with what comes forth.  By dealing with personal issues, we can rid them once and for all or challenge them and change them in an appropriate manner to something that will facilitate change on a permanent level.  What once was now may be inappropriate, and we make changes that will put us more in line with our life’s path and also helps us understand the more dark corners of our personality.

Some of these personality quirks need to be addressed, acknowledged and then often put to rest.  Some of these traits may not be overly pleasing but rest assured that if we ignored or tried to ignore them, they will never be resolved and the transformation that needs to take place will not take place.  When it finally surfaces, the actions are much more dynamic, harsh and life altering because even though we have tried to ignore them, they must be dealt with.

It is almost futile to resist the changes taking place as we learn to deal with life experiences under this influence.  The indicators of the need for change may be subtle in the beginning but if we choose to ignore these indicators, Pluto’s energies will gather in momentum and intensity. 

Willingly or unwillingly, we will emerge a totally different personality and life will alter significantly as Pluto’s energies transmute our inner core and present us with outer changes that affect us on a very personal level. 

What needs change will be activated and ego interference is quite possible; however, as we begin to merge into our newly forming self, what once was is replaced with permanence and what now surfaces is much more in line with our evolutionary requirements.

Pluto is very much a part of our ongoing evolutionary process and although often tedious and challenging, it will help us understand ourselves and recognize our potential as spiritual beings, if we choose to open the door to this understanding. 

A new you will emerge under this influence of Pluto.  Allow this energy to transcend your life forward and awaken you to your potential.  

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Fear

What is that old saying..... “The only thing to fear is fear itself.”  So many of us struggle with this truth.  Understanding the origin of fear will perhaps provide us with a clearer perception of exactly what fear is.  Pure unadulterated fear is a primary response for survival.  It is a natural reaction to keep us safe. It is not only an emotion response but also a physical response.  Fear of true danger is a good things. 

Today, we are going to look at the imagined fear--the fear that originates from the go.  We cannot conquer this imagined fear until we realize why we experience it.

Fear has many faces.  It can come at us from all directions and in many shapes and forms.  Fear can be a passed-down belief in something that prevents us from reaching or seeing the truth. 

Personal fear stems from the ego and perhaps rises due to our feelings of self worth.  Are we good enough to accomplish what we set out to achieve?  Are we pure enough?  Are we smart enough?  Are we capable?

Fear is based on our belief structures and our concepts that we perceive as truth, whether we have tested these truths or not.  How often do you hold yourself back because a part of you, your ego, tells you that you will not succeed?  How often, because of this ego generated fear, do you stop yourself short, because of your expectations of potential failure and/or embarrassment? 

Remember that truth lies in the beholder.  You are your truth.  If you choose to believe that you cannot do something, you have just drawn that line in the sand.  A part of you believes that in moving forward there is a potential for failure. 

What is failure?  Failure is simply a lesson for you to learn that your methods or approach require adjustment.  Understand that the fear emotion is your ego.  It stops you from accomplishing anything and everything.  In order to grow and learn, you must see tour ego for what it is.  Learn to bring its manipulation under control so that you can move forward, accomplish and grow.

If you follow the advice of your ego and allow its negative influence to reign, chances are you will never venture out beyond your preconceived notions.  "Should have, could have and might have" will be your motto in life. 

Your beliefs play a very significant role in what actually takes place in your life.  This fear is generated by the ego.  In challenging any negative belief structures and by not identifying with ego generated concepts, we will open new doors for our future.  The outcome of our actions plays a significant part in our awakening.  There will be no outcome if we do not take action. We are, or should I say, the ego is the only thing that stops us from achieving and moving forward.

Fear is the ego’s strongest survival defense mechanism and fear can manipulate your unfolding story to the point of stagnation.  We are not suggesting that to put yourself in true harm’s way but when it comes to moving forward and growing in this life, you cannot let the ego stand in your way.  You can accomplish anything, so make your pursuits in life worthy ones.  Take the necessary steps required to achieve and bring into life those things that will not only benefit you but will also serve a higher purpose for those around you. 

You can gauge your efforts by asking yourself, “Is my search coming from the heart”?  If your answer is yes, move forward in anticipation of something positive manifesting in your life.  You can do it.  You can find it.  You have all you need, if you believe.

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FULL MOON IN AQUARIUS

Our next Full Moon phase will be on August 15, 2019 at 8:31 a.m. EDT.  This Full Moon will be located at 22 degrees in the sign of Aquarius.  Aquarius’ energies are highly connected to humanitarian concerns.  Aquarius wishes nothing more than to persuade others to find their way out of complacency and begin anew.  Anything old and outdated can now be released so that the way is cleared for what comes next.  We cannot reach for the next rung on the ladder of life if we do not let go of the one we are holding onto.

The Full Moon, as mentioned many times in the past, is the time to harvest the fruits of our labour set in motion on the New Moon phase some six months ago.  With an Aquarius influence, this is a time to purge and rid ourselves of unwanted materials.  If what we began some six months ago now no longer suits our evolutionary quest, we can move ahead or make some changes in order to forge ahead or we can cut our losses.  This is the end result, our harvest time and what we have nurtured and cared for we now bear fruit.  We only reap what we have nurtured.

Aquarius at 22 degrees is in the third decant.  This may suggest energies focused on relationships, and although the Moon always wants to nurture and take care of things, our emotions may not be in line with our intensions.  Sometimes it is difficult to release pent up emotion or to express ourselves as we want to under this lunar placement.  It is not that we are cold or unresponsive; we just might have a difficult time showing our true feelings.  As mentioned, this decant, influenced by the energies of Libra, often has to do with relationships and transiting Venus forms a tight opposition to this placement.  This can indicate some challenging times related to love and affection or women (the feminine) in general. 

Oppositions usually suggest that the emphasis or energy comes from outside.  Other individuals may cause this issue, if there is one.  Much will depend on the other energies at play currently with our natal planetary positions and important points in our personal Astrology chart.  Several squares to this positions or oppositions could indicate some challenges, while trines and sextiles often suggest easy flow and opportunities coming into play.  As always, the whole chart must be reviewed carefully to get the full picture of what is taking place at any given time.

With this moon placement, Aquarius is often associated with a cause and this might be the time when we join a group of like-minded individuals who seek to share our insights and help facilitate growth in new directions. 

There are always positive energies regardless of the planetary aspects in play.  We just need to use the energies in a favourable manner to produce the best results.

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RAYS OF LIGHT

Although life can certainly have its challenging moments, always be aware of the bright areas within those occasional dark rooms.  There is always a ray of light shining throughout every aspect of our lives. 

We cannot expand or grow unless we choose to expand or grow.  This works for all things.....those things that we consider or see as positive will expand positively and those things that we consider or see as negative or stressful will generate negativity and stress for us.  With a true understanding of this principle, why would we focus our minds on limitations and hurdles? Would it not be more beneficial to focus on all that feels positive and good in our lives?  Allow what we see as positive and good in our lives expand and grow.

Focusing in any direction amplifies what we are focusing on regardless of the focal point we choose.  Our concentration will bring whatever is focused on to “life”.  In the beginning, the activation takes place on a mental level and we begin the process of realization and understanding.  As we continue placing our attention in this same direction, internal alignment takes place and we begin the moulding with the focus of our intentions.

The process is gradual and unless we are paying heed, we will not notice the effects of this concentration for some time. 

Life’s unfolding moment is taken for granted by most people, and we will not realize that our thoughts and belief structures are actually slowly manifesting in our lives. 

This works on a conscious level, as well as on a subconscious level.  As a result, there will be times in life when we are faced with adversity which always fosters growth.  Do not get caught up on these challenging moments as these too will pass.  They are simply in place to stimulate growth and understanding.  Learn the lessons as they are presented and then simply move on. 

There is no need to take up residence in any lesson.  They are meant to be learned permanently but not experienced permanently.  When we become stuck in the focus, we start to create negativity around events that are meant to be beneficial to us on the whole. 

We can always find a ray of light no matter what the circumstances may be if we simply choose to look for it.   Seeking out the ray of light allow us to draw our attention to it.  Understand that there is a lesson at hand but do not become obsessed with it.  The answers we seek so very often reveal themselves when we stop looking.

There is always a ray of light waiting to light the way.....always.....no exceptions.  Seek them out and allow their influence to shine during the times that we term “tough”.  Always have an open mind when approaching each and every life event.  Recognize these events for what they truly are--lessons. 

Behold each and every moment in life, utilize it for your betterment and live life to its fullest. 

Accept responsibility and know that all events in life (challenging, exciting, quiet, loud, grand or minute) are for our greater good. 

Never give up.  Never give in. 

We CAN realize our control.  Never lay blame!  

Life, and how we look or respond to it, is in our hands. 

Live, love and learn!

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TRANSITING VENUS CONJUNCT NATAL SUN

Venus, in transit, takes over one year to complete its cycle around the Sun.  It takes approximately 18 months from one retrograde period to the next and its retrograde cycle is approximately 40 days in length.

Many have Venus conjunct the Sun in their birth chart as it is never more than 48 degrees away from the Sun.

Venus is a feminine planetary influence and is linked to the sense of touch, material things and love.  It has to do with kindness and politeness and adds a flair for wanting to be around beautiful things.

When Venus is direct in its motion, its energies want to manifest harmony, peace, beauty and love.  When it is retrograde, its energies are the reverse, often taking on energies similar to that of Mars.  With this retrograde influence, we can becomes more aggressive and the drive may still be towards gaining material abundance although when it is attached to business activities, its influence is often to slow things down or even move into reverse for a while.  Check you chart to see if Venus is in retrograde or direct motion.  This will define how the energies will be released when activated.

Venus when in conjunction to the Sun will only have a lasting influence of about 10 days unless it moves into retrograde.  If this is the case, it can last much longer.  Much will depend on the energies of other planetary influences during the same period when Venus is aspecting your Sun. 

This Astrologer only uses the transits of outer planets to natal Venus as the energies are often far too short lived to make any significant changes to one’s life (when using the energies of the inner planets).  However, Venus’ cycle will still have an impact on what takes place in your life but its influence will be quite short lived.

You will find that the feelings of affection are increased and your sensitivities are also enhanced during this aspect.  You may want more social time with others and you will express yourself in a comfortable manner.  Venus and the Sun usually go together very well and unless there are other mitigating factors making challenging angles to this conjunction, it generally is quite favourable.  You may feel inclined to go out and enjoy yourself, and to look after your own needs.  You may find relaxation in what you enjoy and the challenging conditions in life may be swept away at least for a while.

Sometimes with this aspect, you will need to make things happen.  Other times, things just seem to flow your way however.  Sitting back and waiting for life is never a good idea.  Take life under your wing and have some fun.

You may run into someone that adds meaning to your life at this time.  This applies to both women and men, but Venus usually indicates those more female in nature.  Women, in general, may be lots of fun to be with now.  This aspect affects both men and women although the women seem to enjoy these energies a little more than men.

Venus is also about creativity and artistic abilities.  You may find that pursuing anything along these lines which can facilitate these abilities may work in your favour.  The energies flow well into these areas and you may find that you enjoy this part of your life more now than usual.

Starting a new project might be a good idea and make sure that you surround yourself with visual complements that help you settle into things.  Beauty is important and you can create wonderful things during this short stay with the conjunction between Venus and the Sun.

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TRANSITING JUPITER & NATAL SATURN IN SEXTILE

The energies of Jupiter in Astrology connect with expansion, optimism, luck and opportunities.  The energies of Saturn, however, have to do with restrictions, delays, caution, lessons and limitations.  Saturn offers potential growth but not without some focus and hard work through carefully planning, study and a cautious approach.   As you can imagine, these two energies can work against each other.

If plans have been in motion for some time, and you have studied the project carefully, Jupiter linked with Saturn offers potential for success as long as you are willing to work diligently.  If you dive into a project without proper forethought and planning then the potential for a successful outcome is lessened to a great degree.

Saturn defines duties and commitments with whatever you decide to move forward in.  Jupiter will provide you with options that might not otherwise be there.  If you need to get work done and completed on time, Saturn is the energy you need to cultivate.  If you are looking for something that is high-minded and spiritual in nature or something concerning litigation then Jupiter might aid you in these areas.

Jupiter looks for expansion and freedom.  Saturn will limit the steps taken so that you move securely one step at a time.  If you are planning an investment, it might be best to be frugal with your spending although you might feel quite comfortable in overextending your bank account and going into debt in order to achieve what you set out to do.  You should still carefully plan out your investments and make sure that there really is opportunity for growth.  The potential is certainly there but do not be overly optimistic.  Realize that it may take time for your fortune to unfold the way you might hope it will.  Do not look for instant returns.

If you already own your own business, this is a good time for expansion, but do not go overboard.  Make sure that the business is ready for expansion and that you can afford the costs that will be incurred once you make the commitment.  Jupiter offers good luck and opportunities but not without hard work and discipline, due to Saturn’s influence.  You may find that your ideas will pan out if you take cautious, informed steps along the way.  There is greater opportunity for success under this influence and Jupiter is suggestive of business prospects and potential for higher earnings.

Your motto might be “Be cautiously optimistic and venture forth with the complete information required to fulfill your ultimate goals”.

Do you have this aspect in your Astrology chart?

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