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The planet Uranus is presently stirring the pot of your life, and that always promises a tumultuous passage, peppered with unexpected developments and encounters. Outwardly, Uranus is the wild card, bringing unpredictable and unforeseen events into the picture. Inwardly, it signals a time of accelerated individuation...that is, a time in which who you really are and what you truly want are rapidly emerging and defining themselves. A portion of what you imagined to be your identity has, in fact, little to do with you; it is a side-effect of your social training, nothing more. And, like training wheels on a kid's bike, you are now ready to dump it. This has an unsettling effect upon not only yourself, but also those around you. Often during Uranian periods there is a distinct "changing of the guard" in our social circles; old relationships end, new ones appear. Claim your right to be yourself -- that's the essence of the transiting Uranus. Whatever it touches, changes. Trust the changes! Like a hard wind blowing the sand off a buried city, they are revealing who you actually have been all along. That's Uranus in general. Specifically, Uranus is square your natal Moon: sometime before the report period..
First, factor in that the action and the developmental invitation are unfolding in the Fifth House, for that's the region of your birthchart through which Uranus is now passing. Immediately, the focus on Fifth House energies suggests that you are currently entering an existential territory that requires creativity, unabashed self-expression, and experimental audacity. Your "inner child" is a little cranky now, demanding some fun and some self-indulgence, all of which is entirely necessary and appropriate to your journey at the present time. Thus, life's pleasures -- games, vacations, sports, loving interactions -- deserve attention now. Whether you know it or not, you need a boost...and you'll get it in part from the "playmates" and "new toys" of the nature of Uranus that are now passingly, fleetingly available to you. Don't let them get away! But what's the core issue? What part of your own health hinges on this renewal? To answer that, we turn our attention to the Moon, which is being invited into development by this period of playful, celebratory creativity.
Astrology is the basic "programming language" of human consciousness. That may seem like a bold claim, but it's easily tested and proven. Pick someone who imagines he or she knows nothing at all about astrology. Ask them what the Moon means. After an initially dumbfounded look, you'll probably get an answer such as, "I dunno...feelings?" Which is quite correct. The mind naturally associates the Moon with darkness, with moonlight...and therefore with ghosts and romance, magic and tears, vulnerability and exhilaration: emotions. Deep inside us all is a subjective realm. Love and hate, joy and sorrow, dwell there. So do our daydreams and our creativity. If we could "average" a person's mood over a lifetime, we'd have an excellent profile of his or her Moon. When the Moon is triggered into development by a passing transit or progression, your inner life is stimulated. You feel stirred up. Powerful currents of emotional energy, for weal or woe, are released into your psyche. The very basis of happiness for you is evolving.
Bolstering the energies of the Moon, never a bad idea, is particularly essential now, for the Moon lies in your Eighth House, the traditional "House of Death." Mortality itself is usually not the issue; more accurately, the question here lies with all the fears with which you live and all the hurts and distortions the past has visited upon you. All of us sit on emotional volcanos. You, too. Now the time has come to look more closely at some uncomfortable memories...perhaps to share them with someone you trust implicitly. Take the spirit and attitude of the Moon, as we just described it. That mood will carry you most deeply and efficiently into the unsettling material at hand.
The aspect connected with the astrological process we're investigating here is the square, as we have seen. The square, traditionally characterized as an unfortunate aspect, describes a geometric angle of 90 degrees between the natal planet and the moving trigger. To call squares "bad" is misleading. More accurately, they are compelling. In the area of your life we're considering, a terrific friction has arisen. It's not comfortable, but it is an extremely effective motivator. The trick in using the energy creatively lies in moving decisively -- determining precisely what you want, claiming it, and letting the rest go. A season of tough choices is upon you. Regarding the process we described in the previous paragraphs, there are costs involved in all the courses available to you...the most costly, for all concerned, being the course of indecision.
Tr. Neptune is Trine Ascendant
In effect: in progress - Nov 30, 2001
Peak Date(s): sometime before the report period.
The planet Neptune is presently tinting and shading your biography, adding its dreamlike quality to the existential stew. Close your eyes; there's a world in there. That's Neptune, the planet of consciousness itself. Now open your eyes. There's a world out there too, and it's hard to ignore it. In fact, the outer world has become so pressing in its demands that you've partly lost contact with the inner one. But Neptune, transiting through sensitive territories for you now, is fixing that. Your inner world is so full it's brimming over, overflowing its banks into your daily life. If you resist the process, you'll find a host of Neptune problems plaguing you: losing the car keys, forgetting to pay the electric bill, having the attention span of a three-year-old on a sugar jag. But there's an alternative: trust the process. Slow down. Meditate. Let the images come. Moult opinions. Breathe in, breathe out. Why? Because your unconscious mind has a message for you. It has to do with the possibility of happiness for you over the next few years, about how old sources of joy are drying up and -- critically -- about new ones you must learn to recognize. How do you receive the message? You stop resisting. You simply let it in. That's Neptune in the broad sense. How is it effecting you specifically? Neptune is trine your natal Ascendant: sometime before the report period..
First we must recognize that the action and the developmental pressures are rooted in the Fourth House, for that's the region of your birthchart through which Neptune is currently passing. Immediately that realization places our attention on two fundamental areas: The first is your home and family, which may well be making their needs felt now in the "key" of Neptune. And the second, often confused by the first, is your own happiness and that deep soul-feeling inside yourself to which you must be true if your life is to stay on course. Under this kind of stimulation, a person often benefits from considering his or her deepest beliefs and attitudes from a conventional psycho-therapeutic perspective -- which in essence is to say, "Figure out what mom and dad taught you," and drop what is no longer consistent with your own course. But what's the issue? What part of your own life is at stake? To answer that, we turn our attention to the Ascendant, which is being invited into development by these familial and emotional pressures.
Like the rest of us, you are a complicated, paradoxical individual, full of contradictions and undercurrents. That's human. But another part of being human is that, like the rest of us, you need to get out of bed in the morning and put on a streamlined, simplified social mask that allows you to function in the social beehive. There's no way that you can have a truly intimate relationship with every face you see in your daily life, nor would you likely want such connections. So we all keep much of what we really are behind our astrological Ascendant, which symbolizes that mask. Physically, it is simply the sign that was dawning in the east at the instant of your birth...and symbolically it represents how you "dawn" on people who don't know you very well. When triggered by a passing transit or progression, the Ascendant signals the need to make some adjustments in the way you present yourself in the social world, so that your outer appearance remains reasonably aligned with who you have become inwardly. The work is superficial; which is not to say unimportant. Often it has to do with changing how you hold your body, the way you speak, and the clothes you wear.
As we said, the aspect involved in the event we just described is the trine, which refers to a 120 degree angle between the natal planet and the moving one. Trines are traditionally viewed as positive aspects, and in fact they generally do correlate with opportunities. Additionally, their existence implies that support is available to you, if you are willing to move to claim it. And therein lies the rub with the so-called "good" aspects. They're not very dynamic. Just as pain is a more powerful motivator than contentment, the trick with trines lies in taking advantage of them before the wheel turns and their potential vanishes. With regard to the developments we described in the previous few paragraphs: a door is now open, a red carpet rolled out...but don't count on everything remaining that way forever.
Tr. Uranus is Opposite Sun
In effect: Feb 16, 2002 - Mar 25, 2002
Peak Date(s): Mar 6, 2002
Uranus came up earlier in this report. Now we encounter it again. As you may recall, this planet represents the "wild card" in life, and often correlates with unexpected events. Behind the roller-coaster ride, the real issue is your ability to claim your true individuality, even if that involves destabilizing certain aspects of your existing circumstances. Uranus currently is opposite your natal Sun. The action peaks Mar 6, 2002.
First, factor in that the movement and the evolutionary invitation are occurring in the Fifth House, for that's the region of your birthchart through which Uranus is currently passing. We've met the symbolism of this house before: creativity, unabashed self-expression, and sheer playfulness. You've reached a point in your journey where you need your batteries recharged, your "inner child" re-invigorated. A general loosening up is required. Life's pleasures -- sports, games, vacations, new friends, loving interactions -- need to figure in your experience now. But what part of your being most requires this rejuvenation? The answer lies with the Sun, which is being invited into development during this playful time of renewal and discovery.
The Sun, as astronomers tell us, is the center of the solar system. Everything spins around it. With its enormous gravity, the Sun holds the entire system together. In a parallel way, the astrological Sun represents the gravitational center of your personality. Your ego. Your identity. The part of you that gets up in the morning and, without even a single sip of coffee, knows its name, rank, and serial number. Those same astronomers inform us that without the Sun's radiant energy, life as we understand it would cease to exist. Again, astrological meaning follows astronomical fact: the Sun symbolizes that spark of life inside you, your elemental vitality. Enthusiasm, energy, recuperative powers -- all these are solar themes. Thus, when the natal Sun is triggered in an important way, two critical questions come up for review: who are you, and what really makes you want to get out of bed in the morning?
While the energies of the Sun that we just described are obviously positive qualities for everyone, they play an especially personal part in your own well-being, looming larger and larger in your life as you mature. That's because the Sun lies in your natal Eleventh House, which pertains to your future, to your healthiest priorities, and to your most sustainable long-term strategies, all of which are well-described by that planet. Under the current stimulation of the Sun, an evolution in your goals is occurring, rendering some old dreams obsolete or complete as new, sometimes unexpected desires and values begin to make themselves felt. It is a season of re-orientation.
The geometric angle or "aspect" involved in the process we are studying is, as we said, the opposition. Not surprisingly, this suggests that the natal planet and the moving one are 180 degrees apart. Tension is thus woven into the spirit of this period of your life. The two forces we described are polarized, which often translates emotionally into a feeling of being damned if you do, and damned if you don't. How can you break the logjam? Recognize that any impossibilities you are experiencing in this area probably arise from an incomplete or biased perspective. The opposition aspect always calls for a leap into a new, more accepting level of consciousness. Something is missing in your view of the problem -- and that missing link (here's the corker...) lies in the wisdom embodied by those people or situations that are now antagonizing you. It's not that they're right and you're wrong; only that the truth that can carry you beyond this impasse lies somewhere between the two positions.
What we've considered above is the underpinning of this phase of your life. It's truly elemental material -- the stuff of which milestones are made. There's no guarantee that astrological forces of such magnitude will be activated for everyone all the time. What follows is an analysis of some slightly less portentous dimensions of your astrological picture...less portentous, but still powerful enough to qualify as part of this year's "Invitation."
Try to see what follows in the light of all that's gone before...
Tr. Neptune is Opposite Mercury
In effect: Dec 4, 2001 - Feb 1, 2002
Peak Date(s): Jan 5, 2002
Neptune played a part earlier in this report, but it has another trick or two up its sleeve. You may remember that this planet refers to letting down barriers and allowing the creative unconscious to speak. When handled well, it triggers a "seed time" in which new inspirations arise. If handled poorly, one tends to go off half-cocked while enamored of unrealistic ideas. So sit tight, enter trance, pay attention to your dreams and, if you're so inclined, pray or meditate. Neptune currently is opposite your natal Mercury. The inner opening process peaks Jan 5, 2002.
First let's note that the action and the developmental pressures are rooted in the Fourth House, a dimension of your birthchart we've encountered before, for that's the house through which Neptune is currently passing. Two areas are immediately focalized: your domestic or familial environment (which is now likely to make its presence felt in the spirit and mood of Neptune) and that deep soul-feeling inside yourself to which you must be true if your life is to stay on course. We could call it your personal myth, or more simply your bliss. And again, in staying true to those levels of your being, you must now stay true to Neptune. But what are the core questions? What area of your life is most affected by these domestic or psychological developments? The answer lies with Mercury, which is being invited into development during this long talk with yourself and the resultant sorting out of your real essence from your family training.
Your quickness, your alertness, your curiosity -- those are the dimensions of your life dominated by the planet Mercury. To say that Mercury represents your intelligence is quite accurate, but it's more connected to the natural style of your intelligence: not so much how smart you are as what interests you, and how your intelligence can be employed most pleasurably and efficiently. Intimately linked to such cerebral concerns is the question of your ability to communicate, since ideally there is some relationship between speech and forethought. Thus Mercury, the traditional Messenger of the Gods, is associated with both thought and conversation. When stimulated by a passing transit or progression, Mercury tends to speed up the flow of data in your life. You learn. You listen. You speak. Often events move at a hasty pace, and there's a feeling of excitement mixed with over-extension.
In what way do those notions connect with your present circumstances? Understand that Mercury occupies the Tenth House of your natal chart, an area which refers to issues of career, status, and your public role...concerns which are currently undergoing considerable developmental pressure and change. All positive steps in terms of profession or your place in the community hold one point in common: they move you further and further in the direction of Mercury, as we just described it. Any work that will prove enduringly satisfying invokes the considerable energies of Mercury in you; any work that does not embody them will turn out to be transitory or deadening.
When quick-witted Mercury merges with spacey Neptune, the mind is often a bit befuddled. And there is definitely a heightened tendency to carefully file the bananas in the socks-drawer. Such embarrassments aside, the combination is actually a very fertile one for the creative imagination. The mind naturally turns now to the mystical, the metaphorical, and the symbolic, where the Neptunian energies are always at home.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by an opposition, which suggests some kind of tension or tug-of-war between them. You are asked to adjust your position, to adapt to the demands of the world around you, and to find a middle-ground between the various opposing needs and values.
Pr. Midheaven enters Virgo
Date: Dec 28, 2001 - Continuing
Deep-sea voyagers observe that even the largest sailboat becomes extraordinarily small after a week or two at sea. Every quirk in the character of each crew member is magnified, and the way a person scratches his chin can become a motivation for homicide. At that microscopic social distance, personality looms painfully large. Now turn it around and look at the other end of the spectrum. How do people appear at enormous social distances? We no longer are aware of introversion or extroversion, of expression, of feeling or cold, clear reason. At those ranges, we stop seeing who people are. Instead, we think of them in terms of what they do or what they represent.
Astrologically, this dimension of our humanness is symbolized by the Midheaven. What we do for a living is almost always a significant piece of the puzzle here, but it's misleading to limit our understanding of the Midheaven to career concerns. Being known as a liberal or a conservative, a feminist, an environmentalist, a patron of the arts...all are Midheaven roles, even though we don't make any money doing them. (Usually the opposite, in fact.) One's role in the community must evolve as we mature, and that process is linked to the motion of the progressed Midheaven, which has gone critical for you this year. Typically, progressed-Midheaven events mark changes in your social status. More deeply, they suggest a need arising in you for a more multi-dimensional role in the world. You are ready to bear a new kind of fruit in the community; something inside you is ready to be unveiled...and an old role has grown thin and tired.
What is so important about your progressed Midheaven right now? It enters the sign Virgo: Dec 28, 2001. Since the progression of the Midheaven through a sign typically takes about three decades, the implications of this change will be long-lived. What do they mean? Start by saying that almost everything pertinent to your career or public identity will be operating according to a new agenda. Let's investigate it.
Virgo represents honest self-criticism. Certainly loving, respecting, and honoring oneself are noble ideals -- clearly no one can advance without inwardly feeling they deserve to. Yet Virgo symbolizes the other side of the coin: the idea that no problem can be solved until it is recognized. Under this influence, you come to a chapter in your life in which you are invited to appraise yourself critically and soberly. Beating oneself up is not the point; only the recognition of our weaknesses, the lies we've chosen to believe, the dark bargains we've made with existence. These steps are preliminary to any solutions. Often, during such a phase, you are confronted with two kinds of people and find your destiny temporarily linked to theirs. The first group seem to be characters out of a nightmare cartoon. They are outlandish caricatures of your own weaknesses...amplified, exaggerated, but still embarrassingly recognizable. The second kind of people you draw into your life are, to put it bluntly, your betters. They appear, not to humiliate you, but to inspire you. They are role models, teachers, heroes. They embody the answer to the personal problems or blockages you are recognizing. So swallow your pride, scrutinize yourself, and get on with the humbling work of becoming wise.
Tr. Neptune aligns with the Fifth House cusp
Date: Jan 24, 2002 - Continuing
Neptune played a part earlier in this report, but it has another trick or two up its sleeve. You may remember that this planet refers to letting down barriers and allowing the creative unconscious to speak. When handled well, it triggers a "seed time" in which new inspirations arise. If handled poorly, one tends to go off half-cocked while enamored of unrealistic ideas. So sit tight, enter trance, pay attention to your dreams and, if you're so inclined, pray or meditate. Neptune currently is conjunct your natal Fifth House cusp. The inner opening process peaks Jan 24, 2002.
The Fifth House -- we considered this phase of the astrological chart earlier in the report. But with Neptune entering this house, we must now do so again. To stimulate your recall, what is at stake here is your ability to play...and in so doing, not only to recharge your emotional batteries, but also to re-create yourself in ways that reflect your growing maturity, confidence, and vision.
Pr. Moon aligns with the Ninth House cusp
Date: Jan 28, 2002 - Continuing
You don't need to be an astrologer to know what the Moon means. Just engage your imagination. Immediately, the mind free-associates. Moon: night...feelings...falling in love...seeing a ghost... And that's pretty much what astrologers throughout history have said: the Moon represents your interior life, your "heart." Like all astrological factors, the Moon progresses, taking a little over a quarter of a century to make one circuit around the chart. It typically spends a couple of years in each sign or house, and eventually forms aspects with all the planets. How do we read it? Simple: at any given moment the progressed Moon tells us where your heart is. Or, to be a little less schmaltzy about it, the Moon says where your attention is. What is concerning you. Where your growth experiences are unfolding -- which is often to say where you're experiencing challenges, upsets, or opportunities to regroup and express yourself in new ways. Being an emotional factor, the progressed Moon always refers to areas of heightened sensitivity. Intuition comes to the forefront. Instincts must be followed. Somehow the unconscious mind has gotten ahead of conscious awareness, and now conscious awareness is catching up, following the trail of intuitive clues and impulses laid down by the wise, dark interior of your spirit.
How is the progressed Moon currently impacting on you? It aligns with the Ninth: Jan 28, 2002.
Breaking up routines -- that's the heart of the Ninth House process. Traditionally the "House of Long Journeys," it actually points toward any kind of mind-expanding encounter with the foreign, the alien, and the exotic. When stimulated, as it certainly is now through the entry of the Moon into it, you are invited to stretch. This is a time of learning, of renewing your elemental engagement with experience. Boredom and life's deadening predictability are the enemies here -- but to destroy them, you'll need to employ the energy of the Moon like never before.
Opportunities to travel may arise now, for they are very much in the spirit of this house...provided the travel entails some real encounter with another society and not just numb gazing through the windows of the tour bus. In a nutshell, it's not the miles that count; it's the degree of culture-shock. Education is a critical piece of the Ninth House puzzle as well, and that includes anything from a committed involvement with a university program down to solitary courses of reading and learning.
Underlying all this activity is the sense of participating in a quest...but for what? What is the "Holy Grail" you're longing for? Like most truly important ideas, it sounds almost trivial when we reduce it to a word or two. But here the Grail is nothing less than the meaning of life -- that which you learn by connecting the dots formed during all your travels, all your learning, all your encounters with life's ten thousand faces. For you, if you're on target, that invigorating sense of life's meaning will now take on quite distinctly the flavor of the Moon, as we described it above. During this phase you are undertaking a kind of apprenticeship: discovering, stretching, expanding awareness. The keys to success lie in your sense of adventure, your suspicion of constraint, and your willingness to let your curious, questing instincts be your guide.
Pr. Sun is Trine Uranus
In effect: Feb 12, 2002 - continuing
Peak Date(s): sometime after the report period.
Ever so slowly, at the pace of a glacier, life changes us. You're not the same person you were five years ago. Your interests have evolved, your tastes are more refined. And, of course, your circumstances are different. This snail-paced journey -- the Evolution of the Self -- is reflected in astrology's most elemental symbol: the progressed Sun. When it comes to a sensitive zone of the birthchart, momentous changes nearly always occur...but they mirror even more rudimentary transfigurations in the deepest levels of your identity.
Needless to say, we wouldn't be mentioning all this to you if the progressed Sun were passing through calm waters in your birthchart now. But it's not, and in a minute we'll look at exactly where it is and what it's doing. Before we consider the specifics, though, one more point for the sake of perspective: the progressed Sun is a very slow-moving factor. It covers approximately one degree each year. Thus, even in a long life, it swings through only about a quarter of the birthchart. It follows that often many years go by in which, despite its overwhelming importance, the progressed Sun is basically not doing very much and can safely be ignored. The other side of the coin is that when the Sun does come to sensitive territories, a person has reached one of life's definitive turning points. Decisions are made, well or poorly. Bridges are crossed, and often burned behind us. Life takes off in a new direction.
You've arrived at such a juncture; your core is being transfigured. It's stressful, of course; change always is. But your ability to hear the new message that's coming up from inside you will determine to a great extent the level of happiness, creativity, and prosperity you will experience for the rest of your life. Let's get specific. How is the progressed Sun currently impacting on you? It is trine your natal Uranus: sometime after the report period.. In thinking about this, remember that progressions are slow-motion events, and that this aspect simply peaks then; it will be in effect throughout the period of this report.
Let's first understand that the action is in the First House, for that's where the Sun is currently located in your chart. And what does that tell you? That the circumstances driving your development, at least in terms of this particular configuration, have to do with the choices you make and how you present yourself. Be assertive; take responsibility. You have considerable power in this situation. To use it well, act in the spirit of the Sun, as we just described it. But what's the issue? What part of your own life is at stake? To answer that question, we turn our attention to Uranus, which is being invited into development during this new beginning in your life.
There's a wild card in everyone, a rebellious, independent, free-spirited force that hates neckties and phony courtesies and all the slick moves that keep corporations and families from splitting apart. Astrologers call it Uranus. Stripped to its essence, this part of your astrological psyche is concerned primarily with the process of individuation, which boils down to whittling away all the parts of yourself which have arisen almost accidentally as side effects of your social background. When stimulated by transits or progressions, Uranus triggers your rebellions. It asks you to shed something unauthentic, unreal, or limiting in your life. Often it brings lightning-quick developments and unexpected circumstances. Almost always, there is a confrontation between you and some figure of authority, past or present.
Your Ninth House engaged us previously in the report. Now we see it turned on again, indicating that your natural adventuresomeness and philosophical curiosity are at the heart of the present situation. Sometimes chances must be taken and leaps of faith made. This is such a time. Learn something new. Take a vacation to somewhere you've never been. In the spirit of Uranus, blow out the cobwebs.
When the Sun interacts with Uranus, a time of wise selfishness is making itself felt. Both these astrological factors have to do with your individuality, but there's a difference between them: the Sun is who you think you are, the "Self" that is evident from your biography; while Uranus is who you actually are, in your deepest essence, apart from any social scripting. The two are rarely identical. But under this kind of developmental pressure, they are converging. This, to put it mildly, will often "surprise" those around you. Trust it, and be yourself.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a trine -- traditionally seen as a "good" aspect, but more accurately seen as simply enhancing or supportive. Generally speaking, with trines there is an opportunity...but to seize it, you must supply the initiative.
Tr. Jupiter aligns with the Tenth House cusp
Date: Feb 14, 2002; Mar 16, 2002 - Continuing
The planet Jupiter is currently coloring your circumstances. Before we say exactly how, let's attempt to understand the more general significance of any Jupiter event. Essentially, this is a call to recognize an opportunity. Traditional astrologers view it more starkly -- to them, it is simply the planet of luck. And that is often the case: the toast does tend to land butter-side up when Jupiter is crossing sensitive territories. But the real, evolutionary meaning lies deeper. One key is that Jupiter is future-oriented...it is concerned with bright, unexplored possibilities. Stripped to its bones, Jupiter always asks one primary question: how have you been underestimating yourself? Its transits signal a time when new opportunities come into existence, but to seize them you must recognize that you deserve them, that you are capable of rising to them, and that old deals and compromises are finished. Trust yourself, have faith in life, and go for it: that's the spirit of Jupiter. How is it affecting you? Jupiter is conjunct your natal Tenth House cusp: Feb 14, 2002; Mar 16, 2002.
Your role in the community -- that's the centerpiece of the Tenth House. To the medieval astrologers this was the "House of Honor," and it helped them address your concerns about whether you were in good odor with the Duke of Nottingham. Modern astrologers prefer to think of it as the "House of Career" -- which replaces the medieval anxieties with the new, improved anxieties of modern life.
Certainly, with Jupiter entering this house, your vocational or professional prospects are a concern here, but more is at stake. What part are you playing in the world? What do you represent? Career is clearly a big chunk of that territory, but so is everything from your political and religious affiliations to your relationship status. In short, it's about how you look to the people who don't really know you. Under Tenth House stimulation, you are invited to improve your status by inserting into it more of the energy and attitudes associated with Jupiter. Such a triggering often presages promotions, career change, new responsibilities, pay raises. But underlying those events is the critical question: just how authentic is your role in the world? How well does what you do reflect who you are?
Such questions are not purely philosophical. As you mature, your public self needs to evolve apace, or a terrible hollowness enters your life. During such a period, you are inevitably drawn into the civic or social dimensions of your community. You find yourself in the spotlight, asked to represent the qualities of Jupiter -- although obviously nobody's going to phrase it quite that way. And while there's a good chance you'll get paid for it, earning money is less the issue here than defining your sense of destiny. The task is ultimately practical, although it is rooted in an essentially psychological process of self-investigation. It comes down to defining precisely what role you choose to create in the world to reflect your new maturity, then bashing through the world's resistance and getting yourself noticed, recognized, and appropriately rewarded...all for your newly-evolved skills connected with Jupiter, as we described it above.
Tr. Neptune is Opposite Pluto
In effect: Apr 21, 2002 - continuing
Peak Date(s): sometime after the report period.
Neptune played a part earlier in this report, but it has another trick or two up its sleeve. You may remember that this planet refers to letting down barriers and allowing the creative unconscious to speak. When handled well, it triggers a "seed time" in which new inspirations arise. If handled poorly, one tends to go off half-cocked while enamored of unrealistic ideas. So sit tight, enter trance, pay attention to your dreams and, if you're so inclined, pray or meditate. Neptune currently is opposite your natal Pluto. The inner opening process peaks sometime after the report period..
First, factor in that the movement and the evolutionary invitation are occurring in the Fifth House, for that's the region of your birthchart through which Neptune is currently passing. We've met the symbolism of this house before: creativity, unabashed self-expression, and sheer playfulness. You've reached a point in your journey where you need your batteries recharged, your "inner child" re-invigorated. A general loosening up is required. Life's pleasures -- sports, games, vacations, new friends, loving interactions -- need to figure in your experience now. But what part of your being most requires this rejuvenation? The answer lies with Pluto, which is being invited into development during this playful time of renewal and discovery.
Everyone has fears. Everyone has shames and wounded places. In you and me and everyone else, there are marks left by the times we've been lied to, abandoned, used, or exploited. It's not the world's cheeriest subject, but turning away only empowers those Plutonian hurts, gives them more latitude to influence your life. When your natal Pluto is triggered by a passing transit or progression, dark shadows are stirred within you. It's a signal that forgotten, unprocessed, or repressed elements of your personal history are asking to be investigated. The procedure requires intensity, honesty, and emotional courage. The results are worth the effort. If you work well with these energies, you emerge stronger, clearer, and often with renewed inspiration. If you hesitate, it's not unusual for the old wounding dramas to be re-enacted in your life.
Your Eleventh House played a role earlier in the report; now we see it in the limelight again, once more telling us that your skill in forming necessary alliances and coalitions lies at the heart of the situation we're considering. Two reflections emerge. The first is that to succeed here you need to use all your social and political deftness...you can't do it alone, and the people upon whom you must rely are, to put it charitably, "human." The second is that to set appropriate priorities you must think deeply about what you want...which is to say, you need to know exactly what is worth fighting for and what you are willing to sacrifice. One hint: for you, the right answers nearly always have the tone of Pluto, a planet we described above.
When wide-open Neptune merges with the piercing perspectives of Pluto, you enter a long period of philosophical rumination. That may sound rather pale, but in fact the nature of your belief-system is probably the greatest single determinant of the shape of your life. And yours is up for review. The aim lies in establishing a balance between hard psychological honesty on one hand and the human need for inspiration and faith on the other.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by an opposition, which suggests some kind of tension or tug-of-war between them. You are asked to adjust your position, to adapt to the demands of the world around you, and to find a middle-ground between the various opposing needs and values.
The Means
If you happen to have a cold on the day you win the lottery, will that taint your memory of the big event? Probably not. Ten years later, you will have forgotten your runny nose. Ten minutes later, more likely.
Life and memory work that way. We prioritize certain kinds of events, experiencing them more vividly and remembering them far longer than the trivial and the predictable. The details of a typical Monday morning aren't going to last as long in the memory banks as images of your moment of glory or your darkest hour.
In exactly the same way, not all astrological events have the same impact. What we have considered so far are all first-string milestones in your life. The rest of what we'll be considering is less central -- but that's not to say unimportant. What follows is a set of supplementary transits and progressions, presented chronologically. They're not quite as profound in their implications as what we've seen, but they're not without emotional and existential consequences. If what we have explored in the previous pages can be viewed as an evolutionary invitation, then, to that lofty end, what follows is....
"The Means"
As you'll see, each of these events stands as significant in its own right. But their deepest meanings lie in the way they interact with what we've considered in the pages above, enhancing and sometimes complicating the broader developmental patterns.
Cards on the table: you can skim the next several pages and, I think, learn some things about the coming months that will prove prophetic...and more importantly, helpful. But the real magic lies in putting all the pieces together, synthesizing them in your heart into an emotional whole -- just like you've done with, say, memories of a special summer long ago. No computer can do that for you.
Your own creativity, your own reflections on the material we're covering, your own translations, additions, corrections, amendments, and meditations -- these are what make the difference.
Let's continue.
Tr. Saturn is Sextile Pluto
In effect: Nov 16, 2001 - Apr 25, 2002
Peak Date(s): Nov 28, 2001; Apr 15, 2002
The planet Saturn is currently casting a gray light on your circumstances -- but is it the bleak gray of sorrow or the clear, comforting gray of wisdom and digested experience? That's the choice. Saturn is classically viewed as the "bad" planet, the "Greater Malefic." Don't believe it! Used correctly, its transits can bring dignity and self-respect. Essentially, Saturn is about maturity. The part of your life that's being touched by the Saturnian energies needs to grow up...which, despite the lies we're all told, is not a process one mysteriously completes on one's twenty-first birthday. There is an area of your life where you have simply outgrown yourself, at least inwardly. The task now is to adjust your outward circumstances to reflect the maturity you've already attained psychically and invisibly. It is a material problem, not fundamentally a psychological one. To succeed, there is first a need to face reality squarely, even if it's unsavory. Then to make a hard choice...that is, to reach an emotional bottom line and not be crippled by your awareness of the ambiguities in your situation. And finally, in a spirit of commitment, persistence, and self-discipline, to claim those circumstances in your life which reflect the hard inner work you've been doing over the last few years. That's Saturn in general. Specifically, Saturn is sextile your natal Pluto: Nov 28, 2001; Apr 15, 2002.
Let's begin deciphering this configuration with the understanding that the action driving these existential developments is showing up in the part of your life we call the Ninth House. That's where Saturn is currently making its influence felt, thus bringing events to bear upon you. Typically, when the "House of Long Journeys" is stimulated, life is eventful and expansive in tone. You are challenged to stretch out toward new experiential horizons through travel and educational efforts -- to toss hand grenades into the well-oiled machinery of your life. Why? Because deep down inside, you are starting to get bored with yourself! The key question with which you must wrestle is this: which adventure is the right one? Astrology cannot answer precisely, but here's one helpful hint -- to travel the right new road and thus refresh your spirit, you will need every ounce of the energy of Saturn that you can muster. It's that kind of adventure, that kind of stretching, that is appropriate for you now. But what's the core issue? What part of your own life is at stake? To answer that, we turn our attention to Pluto, which is being invited into development by the invigorating, exhilarating impact of these new perceptions.
The natal Pluto -- that, as we have seen, symbolizes your own native capacity to probe into yourself and heal yourself. It always deals with the hurts associated with the humiliations and defeats that life has offered us, and the process of going beyond them.
Your Eleventh House played a role earlier in the report; now we see it in the limelight again, once more telling us that your skill in forming necessary alliances and coalitions lies at the heart of the situation we're considering. Two reflections emerge. The first is that to succeed here you need to use all your social and political deftness...you can't do it alone, and the people upon whom you must rely are, to put it charitably, "human." The second is that to set appropriate priorities you must think deeply about what you want...which is to say, you need to know exactly what is worth fighting for and what you are willing to sacrifice. One hint: for you, the right answers nearly always have the tone of Pluto, a planet we described above.
When sober-minded Saturn gets involved with dark-hearted Pluto, you'll have little patience for fluffy, frilly superficiality. This is a serious moment, something of a day of reckoning. Truths must be recognized and told. Lies must be illuminated, and demons named. You are ready. The situation is pressing. It will not go away or improve of its own accord. Take responsibility, move decisively, and do what must be done.
The aspect pervading the event we've just considered is, as we observed, a sextile. Technically, that refers to a geometric angle of 60 degrees between the natal planet and the moving one. Sextiles are traditionally viewed as "good" aspects. Certainly, they're exciting. There is a mood of eagerness regarding the process we're exploring here -- and that's glorious, provided you're wary of the excessive impulsiveness that sextiles sometimes breed. In any case, the spinning wheel of circumstances can be counted on to provide some fortuitous, unexpected opportunities for you during this period. You'll have to be quick to seize them, though. They're real, but they're short-lived.
Tr. Neptune is Trine Mars
In effect: in progress - Dec 29, 2001
Peak Date(s): Nov 22, 2001
Neptune played a part earlier in this report, but it has another trick or two up its sleeve. You may remember that this planet refers to letting down barriers and allowing the creative unconscious to speak. When handled well, it triggers a "seed time" in which new inspirations arise. If handled poorly, one tends to go off half-cocked while enamored of unrealistic ideas. So sit tight, enter trance, pay attention to your dreams and, if you're so inclined, pray or meditate. Neptune currently is trine your natal Mars. The inner opening process peaks Nov 22, 2001.
First let's note that the action and the developmental pressures are rooted in the Fourth House, a dimension of your birthchart we've encountered before, for that's the house through which Neptune is currently passing. Two areas are immediately focalized: your domestic or familial environment (which is now likely to make its presence felt in the spirit and mood of Neptune) and that deep soul-feeling inside yourself to which you must be true if your life is to stay on course. We could call it your personal myth, or more simply your bliss. And again, in staying true to those levels of your being, you must now stay true to Neptune. But what are the core questions? What area of your life is most affected by these domestic or psychological developments? The answer lies with Mars, which is being invited into development during this long talk with yourself and the resultant sorting out of your real essence from your family training.
Sheer animal vitality -- that's Mars. In your natal chart, it represents your boldness and your pluckiness: what gets your blood flowing. Or boiling. All passions are linked to Mars. Anger and your ability to defend your boundaries are part of the picture. So is your inner fire -- your enthusiasm, your intensity, your sexual desire. When triggered by a passing transit or progression, Mars often signals a "go for it" situation developing in your life, but to make the best of it, you'll need to be brave and assertive. Such transits or progressions can also warn you of upcoming battles, and in general it's wiser to seize the initiative rather than surrender your power to the whimsies of circumstance.
Always, it's advantageous for you to incorporate the force of Mars positively in all parts of your life. But one area has always stood out in that regard -- the First House, which is where Mars lies in your natal chart. There, in the area of assertiveness and personal power, the right use of that energy is most critical. In many situations you must react, respond, and play the cards you're dealt. But not in the First House. Here, you're in the driver's seat...and there are certain experiences you must claim for yourself, experiences of the nature of Mars, even if the people about whom you care call you selfish for doing so.
When Mars colludes with Neptune, be wary of chasing mirages. Misguided, ill-conceived, and quixotic enterprises may tempt you; avoid them! What is going on here is that a vision-forming process (Neptune) is occurring in your desire-body (Mars). Translated: a new set of wants, aims, and goals is emerging from your unconscious mind...emerging, but not yet fully crystallized. This is fundamentally an inward process; mistaking it for an outward one leads to half-baked results. So wait a while.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a trine -- traditionally seen as a "good" aspect, but more accurately seen as simply enhancing or supportive. Generally speaking, with trines there is an opportunity...but to seize it, you must supply the initiative.
Tr. Uranus is Trine Uranus
In effect: in progress - Dec 24, 2001
Peak Date(s): Nov 23, 2001
Uranus came up earlier in this report. Now we encounter it again. As you may recall, this planet represents the "wild card" in life, and often correlates with unexpected events. Behind the roller-coaster ride, the real issue is your ability to claim your true individuality, even if that involves destabilizing certain aspects of your existing circumstances. Uranus currently is trine your natal Uranus. The action peaks Nov 23, 2001.
First, factor in that the movement and the evolutionary invitation are occurring in the Fifth House, for that's the region of your birthchart through which Uranus is currently passing. We've met the symbolism of this house before: creativity, unabashed self-expression, and sheer playfulness. You've reached a point in your journey where you need your batteries recharged, your "inner child" re-invigorated. A general loosening up is required. Life's pleasures -- sports, games, vacations, new friends, loving interactions -- need to figure in your experience now. But what part of your being most requires this rejuvenation? The answer lies with Uranus, which is being invited into development during this playful time of renewal and discovery.
The natal Uranus -- that, as we have seen, represents your natural, uncensored individuality and your ability to claim and defend it.
Your Ninth House engaged us previously in the report. Now we see it turned on again, indicating that your natural adventuresomeness and philosophical curiosity are at the heart of the present situation. Sometimes chances must be taken and leaps of faith made. This is such a time. Learn something new. Take a vacation to somewhere you've never been. In the spirit of Uranus, blow out the cobwebs.
When Uranus relates to its own natal position, an invitation to individuate arises. Listen, and you'll detect a voice inside you that's tired of trying to keep everybody else happy, a voice that wants to tell the truth and then sit back and watch everybody blush, bluster, and burn. Trust it, and enjoy the show.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a trine -- traditionally seen as a "good" aspect, but more accurately seen as simply enhancing or supportive. Generally speaking, with trines there is an opportunity...but to seize it, you must supply the initiative.
Tr. Saturn is Trine Venus
In effect: Nov 25, 2001 - Apr 18, 2002
Peak Date(s): Dec 7, 2001; Apr 8, 2002
Saturn played a role earlier in this account. Now it emerges again, in a new way. To refresh your memory, Saturn is ultimately the planet of maturity. It always places a strong emphasis upon hard work, decisive choices, and persistence. Saturn currently is trine your natal Venus. The energies crest Dec 7, 2001; Apr 8, 2002.
Let's begin deciphering this configuration by recognizing that the action driving these existential developments is showing up in the part of your life we call the Ninth House, which we encountered earlier in the report, for that is where Saturn is currently making its influence felt. This suggests that events and opportunities involving travel, education, and a general expanding of your horizons are now occurring, and that you could definitely use the breath of fresh air they'll create if you go ahead and, in the spirit of Saturn, take the leap of faith for which they're calling. But what's being triggered inside you? What part of you will benefit most deeply from such exploration and expansion? The answer lies with Venus, which is being invited into development during this time of questing adventure.
Venus is the goddess of love, of peace, and of the arts. In each domain, balance is the ideal. Deep in your psyche, there is a place that seeks the comfort of balance and equilibrium, whether through shared fondness with another human being, an hour's peace in the garden, or the rapture that sometimes arises as we immerse our hearts and minds in something beautiful. That inner circuit is your natal Venus. When it is stimulated, we often see experiences arising which prophesy a change in your relationships, in what gives you serenity, or in your aesthetic experiences.
Your First House came up earlier; now we see it stimulated again, once more suggesting that the deepest, most central factors in the situation we're considering all hinge upon the choices you make and the stands you take. "Who are you?" -- that's the essential question. And, at least for now, a big chunk of the answer lies with Venus, a planet whose needs, interests, and predilections always figure prominently in your smartest, most self-aware moves.
When Venus collides with Saturn, a season of vows and boundaries in your intimate life is upon you. It's helpful now to remember that grown-up love is more than an emotion; it's also a commitment, a discipline, and a promise to be honored even in the face of difficulties or passing estrangements. Take some time alone now; you probably need it. Be clear and be serious, and don't let anyone trick you into taking positions you outgrew years ago.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a trine -- traditionally seen as a "good" aspect, but more accurately seen as simply enhancing or supportive. Generally speaking, with trines there is an opportunity...but to seize it, you must supply the initiative.
Pr. Moon is Sextile Saturn
In effect: Nov 27, 2001 - Jan 16, 2002
Peak Date(s): Dec 22, 2001
The progressed Moon figures in our thinking again. As you may recall, the Moon shows what you are feeling. It gives us insight into your mood, concerns, and general attitude...into "where your heart is," in other words.
Let's start unraveling the symbolism by recognizing that the action and developmental invitation are most evident in that part of your life we call the Eighth House, for that's the region of your birthchart through which the Moon is currently passing. Typically, such an astrological event suggests a period of moody intensity as old hurt feelings come up for healing and regeneration. It is probable that you have someone in your life now, be it a bed partner or a dear friend, with whom you can speak frankly about difficult emotional topics...and can do so in the spirit of the Moon, as we just described it. Often the person is himself or herself of that same planetary nature, or is at least going through a time in which that kind of force is making itself felt. What is less certain is whether you will cast politeness aside and actually broach the sensitive subjects. But what's the core issue? What part of your own life is being affected by these unconscious biases? To answer that, we turn our attention to Saturn, which is being invited into development as these inner pressures mount.
How is the progressed Moon currently impacting on you? It is sextile your natal Saturn: Dec 22, 2001. In thinking about this, remember that progressions are slow-motion events, and that this event simply peaks then; it will be affecting your mood for a period of two or three months on either side of that date.
Getting kicked out of the nest, one way or another, is an elemental part of life. Faced with the stark, unyielding actualities of the "real world," you either die then and there or get on with the cunning, calculating business of staying alive. To accomplish either of those ends, you activate the energies of your natal Saturn: your self-discipline, your patience, and your practicality...if you choose survival. And if you choose to give up, you withdraw into fear and probably get into a mood of despair and defeat. When Saturn is triggered by passing transits or progressions, it signals a time in which hard work is appropriate, necessary, and the best insurance for happiness. Often it suggests that the circumstances or even people who have been a significant part of your past must now be left behind, making way for a more mature expression of your identity.
Your Tenth House came up earlier; now we see it in the spotlight again, once more informing us that the deepest, most essential factors in the situation we're considering all revolve around your role in the world -- your profession or job, your political (or metapolitical!) activities...in general, the image that strangers have of you. And what do right choices look like here? A large part of the answer lies with Saturn, a planet we described above, whose basic nature and values underlie what we might call your "Cosmic Job Description."
When the Moon interacts with Saturn, the mood of life turns serious and quiet. Sadness, loneliness, and pessimism can arise, but they are not necessary. Essentially, this is a season of clear seeing in emotional matters. It calls for sober, realistic thinking and a willingness to be strong enough to call a spade a spade...even you'd prefer diamonds or hearts.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a sextile -- traditionally seen as a "harmonious" or "mutually enhancing" aspect, often full of fast-paced events and emotional stimulation.
Tr. Neptune is Trine Neptune
In effect: in progress - Jan 12, 2002
Peak Date(s): Dec 13, 2001
Neptune played a part earlier in this report, but it has another trick or two up its sleeve. You may remember that this planet refers to letting down barriers and allowing the creative unconscious to speak. When handled well, it triggers a "seed time" in which new inspirations arise. If handled poorly, one tends to go off half-cocked while enamored of unrealistic ideas. So sit tight, enter trance, pay attention to your dreams and, if you're so inclined, pray or meditate. Neptune currently is trine your natal Neptune. The inner opening process peaks Dec 13, 2001.
First let's note that the action and the developmental pressures are rooted in the Fourth House, a dimension of your birthchart we've encountered before, for that's the house through which Neptune is currently passing. Two areas are immediately focalized: your domestic or familial environment (which is now likely to make its presence felt in the spirit and mood of Neptune) and that deep soul-feeling inside yourself to which you must be true if your life is to stay on course. We could call it your personal myth, or more simply your bliss. And again, in staying true to those levels of your being, you must now stay true to Neptune. But what are the core questions? What area of your life is most affected by these domestic or psychological developments? The answer lies with Neptune, which is being invited into development during this long talk with yourself and the resultant sorting out of your real essence from your family training.
Close your eyes. Don't think of anything at all. Just be aware of all that infinite, dark space. Welcome to Neptune. In your natal chart, it represents the part of you that knows how to enter trance, to meditate, or to "space out." Everybody's got one, and everybody experiences that part of their consciousness from time to time. When triggered by transits or progressions, Neptune asks you to let go, to allow material to enter your mind uncensored and unstructured. It's more akin to feeling than thinking, but neither word captures it perfectly. Dreaming is the closest analogy...a sort of free-associative state in which your own mind works like an unpredictable movie theater. Why bother? Because such an astrological event signals that your unconscious mind or, if you prefer, your soul has an important message and is trying to get in touch with you.
Your First House came up earlier; now we see it stimulated again, once more suggesting that the deepest, most central factors in the situation we're considering all hinge upon the choices you make and the stands you take. "Who are you?" -- that's the essential question. And, at least for now, a big chunk of the answer lies with Neptune, a planet whose needs, interests, and predilections always figure prominently in your smartest, most self-aware moves.
When Neptune forms an aspect with own natal position in your chart, a season of spiritual renewal is unfolding. "Man," as the Bible tells us, "shall not live by bread alone." And that of course applies to the ladies as well. Each person's path is different, but for all of us it is equally essential that we follow it. Whether you go on a Lakota vision quest, a yogic fast, a Presbyterian retreat, or off for a quiet weekend of contemplative fishing is your own business. But whatever your inclinations along those lines, now is the time to follow them. You need an emotional lift, and that's how to get it.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a trine -- traditionally seen as a "good" aspect, but more accurately seen as simply enhancing or supportive. Generally speaking, with trines there is an opportunity...but to seize it, you must supply the initiative.
Tr. Jupiter is Square Venus
In effect: Dec 20, 2001 - Jan 4, 2002
Peak Date(s): Dec 28, 2001
Jupiter figured earlier in this analysis. Now we meet it again. As you may recall, this is the planet of possibilities and the seizing of opportunities. Jupiter currently is square your natal Venus. The action peaks Dec 28, 2001.
Currently Jupiter is navigating your Tenth House. That's the traditional "House of Career," as we've already discovered, and it tells us that something of the nature of Jupiter is brewing in your profession or vocation, or in your social status. To respond optimally to the potentials and challenges built into this event, you'll need to act according to the spirit of Jupiter, as we just described it. Being true to yourself is the challenge, as is generally the case in life. But your public life, with all its superficialities and practical pressures, is perhaps the hardest place in which to live up to that ideal. To succeed here, pay special attention to Venus, which is being invited into development during this time of professional or public reorientation.
The natal Venus -- that, as we have seen, is where you store your romantic and affiliative sensibilities, along with your aesthetic tastes.
Your First House came up earlier; now we see it stimulated again, once more suggesting that the deepest, most central factors in the situation we're considering all hinge upon the choices you make and the stands you take. "Who are you?" -- that's the essential question. And, at least for now, a big chunk of the answer lies with Venus, a planet whose needs, interests, and predilections always figure prominently in your smartest, most self-aware moves.
When Venusian energies splice together with Jupiterian ones, opportunity (Jupiter) comes to you through other people (Venus). Sometimes what we might call "dumb luck" makes itself felt, but it doesn't hurt to help it along by understanding the planetary "rules of the game." Basically, they boil down to this: you've got to ask for what you want, you've got to know that you deserve it, and you've got to look that way...which is to say, there's no room for being apologetic, ashamed, or defensive.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a square -- traditionally seen as a "bad" aspect, but more accurately seen as simply frictional. Squares generally suggest tough choices, external pressures, and at least some stress.
Tr. Uranus is Trine Jupiter
In effect: Dec 26, 2001 - Feb 3, 2002
Peak Date(s): Jan 16, 2002
Uranus came up earlier in this report. Now we encounter it again. As you may recall, this planet represents the "wild card" in life, and often correlates with unexpected events. Behind the roller-coaster ride, the real issue is your ability to claim your true individuality, even if that involves destabilizing certain aspects of your existing circumstances. Uranus currently is trine your natal Jupiter. The action peaks Jan 16, 2002.
First, factor in that the movement and the evolutionary invitation are occurring in the Fifth House, for that's the region of your birthchart through which Uranus is currently passing. We've met the symbolism of this house before: creativity, unabashed self-expression, and sheer playfulness. You've reached a point in your journey where you need your batteries recharged, your "inner child" re-invigorated. A general loosening up is required. Life's pleasures -- sports, games, vacations, new friends, loving interactions -- need to figure in your experience now. But what part of your being most requires this rejuvenation? The answer lies with Jupiter, which is being invited into development during this playful time of renewal and discovery.
Hope and faith are essential to sanity. Without at least a few bright dreams and expansive goals, a person grows flat and dull...becomes a time-server. The same can be said for self-confidence: we need it. And even if such assurance sometimes crosses the line into a sprinkle of arrogance, that's less troubling and limiting than sitting around afraid to take any risks at all. There is a gambler's circuit in your psyche that understands these notions perfectly well. Astrologers call it Jupiter. When stimulated by a passing transit or progression, it encourages you to extend yourself further into your world, to bet on yourself, and to recognize emerging opportunities. Be wary at the same time that you don't settle for glitter when gold may be just around the corner.
Your First House came up earlier; now we see it stimulated again, once more suggesting that the deepest, most central factors in the situation we're considering all hinge upon the choices you make and the stands you take. "Who are you?" -- that's the essential question. And, at least for now, a big chunk of the answer lies with Jupiter, a planet whose needs, interests, and predilections always figure prominently in your smartest, most self-aware moves.
When Jupiter interacts with Uranus, unanticipated opportunities arise. It's as though the Cosmos manifests as Santa Claus; gifts are given to you, often completely "out of the blue." Accept them. The psycho-spiritual theme here lies in loving yourself enough to embrace abundance, and many times the test comes and passes so quickly that success depends more upon reflexive self-confidence than upon any philosophical "position papers" about self-esteem.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a trine -- traditionally seen as a "good" aspect, but more accurately seen as simply enhancing or supportive. Generally speaking, with trines there is an opportunity...but to seize it, you must supply the initiative.
Tr. Saturn is Sextile Mercury
In effect: Jan 13, 2002 - Mar 4, 2002
Peak Date(s): sometime after the report period.
Saturn played a role earlier in this account. Now it emerges again, in a new way. To refresh your memory, Saturn is ultimately the planet of maturity. It always places a strong emphasis upon hard work, decisive choices, and persistence. Saturn currently is sextile your natal Mercury. The energies crest sometime after the report period..
Let's begin deciphering this configuration by recognizing that the action driving these existential developments is showing up in the part of your life we call the Ninth House, which we encountered earlier in the report, for that is where Saturn is currently making its influence felt. This suggests that events and opportunities involving travel, education, and a general expanding of your horizons are now occurring, and that you could definitely use the breath of fresh air they'll create if you go ahead and, in the spirit of Saturn, take the leap of faith for which they're calling. But what's being triggered inside you? What part of you will benefit most deeply from such exploration and expansion? The answer lies with Mercury, which is being invited into development during this time of questing adventure.
The natal Mercury -- that, as we have seen, symbolizes your intelligence, your capacity to communicate, and your fundamental curiosity.
Your Tenth House came up earlier; now we see it in the spotlight again, once more informing us that the deepest, most essential factors in the situation we're considering all revolve around your role in the world -- your profession or job, your political (or metapolitical!) activities...in general, the image that strangers have of you. And what do right choices look like here? A large part of the answer lies with Mercury, a planet we described above, whose basic nature and values underlie what we might call your "Cosmic Job Description."
When Mercury mingles with Saturn, a thoughtful, reflective perspective enters the mind. This is a season of earnest study, of necessary but often rather plodding kinds of work. A precise, careful, conservative approach generally produces the best results. And, present cultural mythology aside, the cultivation of a degree of calculated pessimism often helps one evade costly blunders as these two planets interact.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a sextile -- traditionally seen as a "harmonious" or "mutually enhancing" aspect, often full of fast-paced events and emotional stimulation.
Tr. Jupiter is Square Neptune
In effect: Jan 22, 2002 - Apr 8, 2002
Peak Date(s): Feb 1, 2002; Mar 29, 2002
Jupiter figured earlier in this analysis. Now we meet it again. As you may recall, this is the planet of possibilities and the seizing of opportunities. Jupiter currently is square your natal Neptune. The action peaks Feb 1, 2002; Mar 29, 2002.
Currently Jupiter is navigating your Tenth House. That's the traditional "House of Career," as we've already discovered, and it tells us that something of the nature of Jupiter is brewing in your profession or vocation, or in your social status. To respond optimally to the potentials and challenges built into this event, you'll need to act according to the spirit of Jupiter, as we just described it. Being true to yourself is the challenge, as is generally the case in life. But your public life, with all its superficialities and practical pressures, is perhaps the hardest place in which to live up to that ideal. To succeed here, pay special attention to Neptune, which is being invited into development during this time of professional or public reorientation.
The natal Neptune -- that, as we have seen, symbolizes pure consciousness. It is the mystical planet, the part of your being that receives inspiration and, depending on your metaphysical tastes, either inner guidance or divine direction.
Your First House came up earlier; now we see it stimulated again, once more suggesting that the deepest, most central factors in the situation we're considering all hinge upon the choices you make and the stands you take. "Who are you?" -- that's the essential question. And, at least for now, a big chunk of the answer lies with Neptune, a planet whose needs, interests, and predilections always figure prominently in your smartest, most self-aware moves.
When Jupiter consorts with Neptune, there's a cliche that should never be too far from your mind: all that glitters is not gold. Don't be tempted by "extraordinary possibilities" now, at least not without a careful look at the fine print, a consultation with a sober friend, and a painstaking effort to consider worst-case scenarios. What is really going on here is that a bright new vision is slowly forming inside you. It's real -- or more accurately, it's going to be real. Don't mistake its glowing emotional aura for something that is actually, physically, available in the present context.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a square -- traditionally seen as a "bad" aspect, but more accurately seen as simply frictional. Squares generally suggest tough choices, external pressures, and at least some stress.
Tr. Jupiter is Square Mars
In effect: Jan 27, 2002 - Apr 3, 2002
Peak Date(s): Feb 8, 2002; Mar 22, 2002
Jupiter figured earlier in this analysis. Now we meet it again. As you may recall, this is the planet of possibilities and the seizing of opportunities. Jupiter currently is square your natal Mars. The action peaks Feb 8, 2002; Mar 22, 2002.
Currently Jupiter is navigating your Tenth House. That's the traditional "House of Career," as we've already discovered, and it tells us that something of the nature of Jupiter is brewing in your profession or vocation, or in your social status. To respond optimally to the potentials and challenges built into this event, you'll need to act according to the spirit of Jupiter, as we just described it. Being true to yourself is the challenge, as is generally the case in life. But your public life, with all its superficialities and practical pressures, is perhaps the hardest place in which to live up to that ideal. To succeed here, pay special attention to Mars, which is being invited into development during this time of professional or public reorientation.
The natal Mars -- that, as we have seen, indicates your courage, or at least an area of your life where you'll need it!
Your First House came up earlier; now we see it stimulated again, once more suggesting that the deepest, most central factors in the situation we're considering all hinge upon the choices you make and the stands you take. "Who are you?" -- that's the essential question. And, at least for now, a big chunk of the answer lies with Mars, a planet whose needs, interests, and predilections always figure prominently in your smartest, most self-aware moves.
When Jupiter energies interact with Mars energies, opportunity coincides with the need for assertiveness. There is something here for you to claim; but to succeed, you'll have to be brave. A "paper tiger" figures somehow in the situation: something that's not nearly as scary as it may initially appear.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a square -- traditionally seen as a "bad" aspect, but more accurately seen as simply frictional. Squares generally suggest tough choices, external pressures, and at least some stress.
Tr. Jupiter is Conjunct Midheaven
In effect: Jan 31, 2002 - Mar 30, 2002
Peak Date(s): Feb 14, 2002; Mar 16, 2002
Jupiter figured earlier in this analysis. Now we meet it again. As you may recall, this is the planet of possibilities and the seizing of opportunities. Jupiter currently is conjunct your natal Midheaven. The action peaks Feb 14, 2002; Mar 16, 2002.
Currently Jupiter is navigating your Tenth House. That's the traditional "House of Career," as we've already discovered, and it tells us that something of the nature of Jupiter is brewing in your profession or vocation, or in your social status. To respond optimally to the potentials and challenges built into this event, you'll need to act according to the spirit of Jupiter, as we just described it. Being true to yourself is the challenge, as is generally the case in life. But your public life, with all its superficialities and practical pressures, is perhaps the hardest place in which to live up to that ideal. To succeed here, pay special attention to the Midheaven, which is being invited into development during this time of professional or public reorientation.
Doctor, lawyer, Indian chief -- we all play some kind of role in our community. Sometimes you're paid for it; sometimes you do it for the principle of the matter. The public "hat" you wear is symbolized by the natal midheaven. Physically, it's the highest point in your birthchart, and it corresponds to the most outward, obvious dimensions of your life: your profession, your status, your social role. When it is stimulated by a transit or a progression, you are advised of some impending evolution or revolution in your style of hat, so to speak. Much depends on the nature of the progressed or transiting planet, but certainly some adjustments must be made in your outward life to reflect more adequately those inner developments which have already taken place.
As we mentioned, the aspect involved in the event we just described is the conjunction, which refers to a precise alignment between the natal planet and the moving trigger. Thus, the process emphasizes fusion, integration, and synthesis. Of all the possible aspects, the conjunction is the most intense. The explosion rattles your outward circumstances; but it originates inside you, and puts you in the driver's seat. It is appropriate for you to claim some new level of power, of self-expression, and of autonomy. If you don't, no one will do it for you; and the opportunity will evaporate.
Tr. Jupiter is Square Ascendant
In effect: Feb 6, 2002 - Mar 24, 2002
Peak Date(s): sometime after the report period.
Jupiter figured earlier in this analysis. Now we meet it again. As you may recall, this is the planet of possibilities and the seizing of opportunities. Jupiter currently is square your natal Ascendant. The action peaks sometime after the report period..
Currently Jupiter is navigating your Tenth House. That's the traditional "House of Career," as we've already discovered, and it tells us that something of the nature of Jupiter is brewing in your profession or vocation, or in your social status. To respond optimally to the potentials and challenges built into this event, you'll need to act according to the spirit of Jupiter, as we just described it. Being true to yourself is the challenge, as is generally the case in life. But your public life, with all its superficialities and practical pressures, is perhaps the hardest place in which to live up to that ideal. To succeed here, pay special attention to the Ascendant, which is being invited into development during this time of professional or public reorientation.
The natal Ascendant -- that, as we have seen, represents your style, how you go about translating your inner worlds into the two-dimensional framework of daily social interactions.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a square -- traditionally seen as a "bad" aspect, but more accurately seen as simply frictional. Squares generally suggest tough choices, external pressures, and at least some stress.
Pr. Moon is Trine Ascendant
In effect: Feb 20, 2002 - Apr 11, 2002
Peak Date(s): Mar 17, 2002
The progressed Moon figures in our thinking again. As you may recall, the Moon shows what you are feeling. It gives us insight into your mood, concerns, and general attitude...into "where your heart is," in other words.
Let's begin deciphering this configuration with the understanding that the action driving these existential developments is showing up in the part of your life we call the Ninth House. That's where the Moon is currently making its influence felt, thus bringing events to bear upon you. Typically, when the "House of Long Journeys" is stimulated, life is eventful and expansive in tone. You are challenged to stretch out toward new experiential horizons through travel and educational efforts -- to toss hand grenades into the well-oiled machinery of your life. Why? Because deep down inside, you are starting to get bored with yourself! The key question with which you must wrestle is this: which adventure is the right one? Astrology cannot answer precisely, but here's one helpful hint -- to travel the right new road and thus refresh your spirit, you will need every ounce of the energy of the Moon that you can muster. It's that kind of adventure, that kind of stretching, that is appropriate for you now. But what's the core issue? What part of your own life is at stake? To answer that, we turn our attention to the Ascendant, which is being invited into development by the invigorating, exhilarating impact of these new perceptions.
How is the progressed Moon currently impacting on you? It is trine your natal Ascendant: Mar 17, 2002. In thinking about this, remember that progressions are slow-motion events, and that this event simply peaks then; it will be affecting your mood for a period of two or three months on either side of that date.
The natal Ascendant -- that, as we have seen, represents your style, how you go about translating your inner worlds into the two-dimensional framework of daily social interactions.
Your First House came up earlier; now we see it stimulated again, once more suggesting that the deepest, most central factors in the situation we're considering all hinge upon the choices you make and the stands you take. "Who are you?" -- that's the essential question. And, at least for now, a big chunk of the answer lies with the Ascendant, a planet whose needs, interests, and predilections always figure prominently in your smartest, most self-aware moves.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a trine -- traditionally seen as a "good" aspect, but more accurately seen as simply enhancing or supportive. Generally speaking, with trines there is an opportunity...but to seize it, you must supply the initiative.
Pr. Moon is Trine Mars
In effect: Mar 13, 2002 - continuing
Peak Date(s): Apr 7, 2002
The progressed Moon figures in our thinking again. As you may recall, the Moon shows what you are feeling. It gives us insight into your mood, concerns, and general attitude...into "where your heart is," in other words.
Let's begin deciphering this configuration by recognizing that the action driving these existential developments is showing up in the part of your life we call the Ninth House, which we encountered earlier in the report, for that is where the Moon is currently making its influence felt. This suggests that events and opportunities involving travel, education, and a general expanding of your horizons are now occurring, and that you could definitely use the breath of fresh air they'll create if you go ahead and, in the spirit of the Moon, take the leap of faith for which they're calling. But what's being triggered inside you? What part of you will benefit most deeply from such exploration and expansion? The answer lies with Mars, which is being invited into development during this time of questing adventure.
How is the progressed Moon currently impacting on you? It is trine your natal Mars: Apr 7, 2002. In thinking about this, remember that progressions are slow-motion events, and that this event simply peaks then; it will be affecting your mood for a period of two or three months on either side of that date.
The natal Mars -- that, as we have seen, indicates your courage, or at least an area of your life where you'll need it!
Your First House came up earlier; now we see it stimulated again, once more suggesting that the deepest, most central factors in the situation we're considering all hinge upon the choices you make and the stands you take. "Who are you?" -- that's the essential question. And, at least for now, a big chunk of the answer lies with Mars, a planet whose needs, interests, and predilections always figure prominently in your smartest, most self-aware moves.
When the Moon interacts with Mars, the mood of life turns hot. Fiery energies course through the psyche, filling you with passionate intensity. Positively, the linking of these two factors can encourage you to take the initiative, to state your needs forcefully and unambiguously, and to defend what is rightfully yours. Be careful; this astrological linkage may incline you toward extremes of temper, unintentionally destructive exchanges with the people with whom you share your life, and possibly the sort of accidents which are created by unprocessed tension, anger, or anxiety.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a trine -- traditionally seen as a "good" aspect, but more accurately seen as simply enhancing or supportive. Generally speaking, with trines there is an opportunity...but to seize it, you must supply the initiative.
Tr. Neptune is Trine Venus
In effect: Mar 17, 2002 - continuing
Peak Date(s): sometime after the report period.
Neptune played a part earlier in this report, but it has another trick or two up its sleeve. You may remember that this planet refers to letting down barriers and allowing the creative unconscious to speak. When handled well, it triggers a "seed time" in which new inspirations arise. If handled poorly, one tends to go off half-cocked while enamored of unrealistic ideas. So sit tight, enter trance, pay attention to your dreams and, if you're so inclined, pray or meditate. Neptune currently is trine your natal Venus. The inner opening process peaks sometime after the report period..
First, factor in that the movement and the evolutionary invitation are occurring in the Fifth House, for that's the region of your birthchart through which Neptune is currently passing. We've met the symbolism of this house before: creativity, unabashed self-expression, and sheer playfulness. You've reached a point in your journey where you need your batteries recharged, your "inner child" re-invigorated. A general loosening up is required. Life's pleasures -- sports, games, vacations, new friends, loving interactions -- need to figure in your experience now. But what part of your being most requires this rejuvenation? The answer lies with Venus, which is being invited into development during this playful time of renewal and discovery.
The natal Venus -- that, as we have seen, is where you store your romantic and affiliative sensibilities, along with your aesthetic tastes.
Your First House came up earlier; now we see it stimulated again, once more suggesting that the deepest, most central factors in the situation we're considering all hinge upon the choices you make and the stands you take. "Who are you?" -- that's the essential question. And, at least for now, a big chunk of the answer lies with Venus, a planet whose needs, interests, and predilections always figure prominently in your smartest, most self-aware moves.
When Venus mixes with Neptune, a tender, vulnerable time is upon you. You feel heightened sensitivity, and often a need to experience a sense of spiritual connectedness. The peril here is that you might mistake hormones for previous lifetimes together, or unprocessed psychological scars for God's will that you fall in love with X, Y, or Z. At its darkest, this event can mean self-deception and heartbreak; at its best, it might teach you about heights of love you've never before known, or perhaps a lesson or two in sacred sexuality.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a trine -- traditionally seen as a "good" aspect, but more accurately seen as simply enhancing or supportive. Generally speaking, with trines there is an opportunity...but to seize it, you must supply the initiative.
Pr. Moon is Trine Neptune
In effect: Mar 25, 2002 - continuing
Peak Date(s): Apr 19, 2002
The progressed Moon figures in our thinking again. As you may recall, the Moon shows what you are feeling. It gives us insight into your mood, concerns, and general attitude...into "where your heart is," in other words.
Let's begin deciphering this configuration by recognizing that the action driving these existential developments is showing up in the part of your life we call the Ninth House, which we encountered earlier in the report, for that is where the Moon is currently making its influence felt. This suggests that events and opportunities involving travel, education, and a general expanding of your horizons are now occurring, and that you could definitely use the breath of fresh air they'll create if you go ahead and, in the spirit of the Moon, take the leap of faith for which they're calling. But what's being triggered inside you? What part of you will benefit most deeply from such exploration and expansion? The answer lies with Neptune, which is being invited into development during this time of questing adventure.
How is the progressed Moon currently impacting on you? It is trine your natal Neptune: Apr 19, 2002. In thinking about this, remember that progressions are slow-motion events, and that this event simply peaks then; it will be affecting your mood for a period of two or three months on either side of that date.
The natal Neptune -- that, as we have seen, symbolizes pure consciousness. It is the mystical planet, the part of your being that receives inspiration and, depending on your metaphysical tastes, either inner guidance or divine direction.
Your First House came up earlier; now we see it stimulated again, once more suggesting that the deepest, most central factors in the situation we're considering all hinge upon the choices you make and the stands you take. "Who are you?" -- that's the essential question. And, at least for now, a big chunk of the answer lies with Neptune, a planet whose needs, interests, and predilections always figure prominently in your smartest, most self-aware moves.
When the Moon blurs into Neptune, a season of strong dreams is upon you. Creativity and inspiration are at a peak. Cultivate them by giving yourself quiet, meditative time. In narrowly practical terms, your efficiency is down now. You are probably experiencing some forgetfulness. Don't worry, it will pass -- but so will the positive potential of this period. Grab it before it goes! Rarely will your visionary imagination be so fertile. Dream, and make note of your dreams. Soon enough a time will come to act on them.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a trine -- traditionally seen as a "good" aspect, but more accurately seen as simply enhancing or supportive. Generally speaking, with trines there is an opportunity...but to seize it, you must supply the initiative.
Pr. Moon is Sextile Mercury
In effect: Apr 13, 2002 - continuing
Peak Date(s): sometime after the report period.
The progressed Moon figures in our thinking again. As you may recall, the Moon shows what you are feeling. It gives us insight into your mood, concerns, and general attitude...into "where your heart is," in other words.
Let's begin deciphering this configuration by recognizing that the action driving these existential developments is showing up in the part of your life we call the Ninth House, which we encountered earlier in the report, for that is where the Moon is currently making its influence felt. This suggests that events and opportunities involving travel, education, and a general expanding of your horizons are now occurring, and that you could definitely use the breath of fresh air they'll create if you go ahead and, in the spirit of the Moon, take the leap of faith for which they're calling. But what's being triggered inside you? What part of you will benefit most deeply from such exploration and expansion? The answer lies with Mercury, which is being invited into development during this time of questing adventure.
How is the progressed Moon currently impacting on you? It is sextile your natal Mercury: sometime after the report period.. In thinking about this, remember that progressions are slow-motion events, and that this event simply peaks then; it will be affecting your mood for a period of two or three months on either side of that date.
The natal Mercury -- that, as we have seen, symbolizes your intelligence, your capacity to communicate, and your fundamental curiosity.
Your Tenth House came up earlier; now we see it in the spotlight again, once more informing us that the deepest, most essential factors in the situation we're considering all revolve around your role in the world -- your profession or job, your political (or metapolitical!) activities...in general, the image that strangers have of you. And what do right choices look like here? A large part of the answer lies with Mercury, a planet we described above, whose basic nature and values underlie what we might call your "Cosmic Job Description."
When the Moon is alloyed with Mercury, a mood (Moon) of curiosity and restlessness (Mercury) fills the psyche. Boredom, never a pleasant prospect, becomes intolerable. You are, quite appropriately, hungry now for mental stimulation, for learning, and for fascinating conversations with intelligent, open-minded people. Trust your own inquisitiveness; it will lead you in unexpected, but delightful directions.
The two factors, as we mentioned, are linked by a sextile -- traditionally seen as a "harmonious" or "mutually enhancing" aspect, often full of fast-paced events and emotional stimulation.
The Details
In the mood for Mardi Gras? If you live in Chicago, it helps to know that New Orleans lies to the south. Head west or east and you'll never arrive . . .
What we've done in the previous pages is to show you the direction to New Orleans. We've looked at the big astrological themes that are affecting you this year . . .
As a reminder, at the beginning of our analysis of each month's events we'll make reference to any major configurations covered previously which happen to be reaching peaks of intensity then -- and please recall that some of them will have more than a single peak during the report period. There won't be any more analysis; just an allusion to the events so you can go back and review the earlier material, and see the patterns of the month in the light of the year's heavier transits and progressions.
Please remember that the fleeting, often forgettable influences we discuss in the following pages must always draw their real meaning from the far more monumental events we've already described. A "discussion with the boss," for example, is going to take on particular significance during a month when your whole career is up for grabs!
These minor transits unfold quickly. It's a rare week that doesn't contain at least a few. A report that discussed them all in the kind of microscopic detail we've applied to the major events would be several inches thick. In order to cover the daily astrological kaleidoscope within the practical limitations of the space available, we've resorted to producing capsulized one-sentence nuggets that compress a lot of information into a few words. So, slow down, shift gears, and let them wash over you. Think of these images more as daily meditations than as the kind of full-blown explanations to which you've gotten accustomed in the previous sections of SKYLOG.
One brief reminder: remember that many astrological events have not one but several peaks of intensity, so you may find a given "Invitation" or "Means" coming up several times in the pages that follow.
Even minor astrological events commonly have an impact over several days. In the following month-by-month analysis, configurations are listed chronologically according to the days they "peak" -- but don't take that date narrowly. The most colorful events and profoundest realizations might easily occur a day or two later or earlier.
November Invitation Peaks
(None this month.)
November Mean Peaks
Nov 22, 2001 - Tr. Neptune trines Mars
Nov 23, 2001 - Tr. Uranus trines Uranus
Nov 28, 2001 - Tr. Saturn sextiles Pluto
November The Details
Nov 01, 2001 - Tr. Venus trines Uranus
Nov 01, 2001 - Tr. Mercury trines Uranus
Nov 02, 2001 - Jupiter turns Retrograde (at 15°Ca41' in your 10th House)
Aspects: Sextile Moon, Square Venus.
Nov 02, 2001 - Tr. Venus conjuncts Jupiter
Nov 02, 2001 - Tr. Mercury conjuncts Jupiter
Nov 04, 2001 - Tr. Sun squares Pluto
Nov 04, 2001 - Tr. Mercury sextiles Sun
Nov 05, 2001 - Tr. Venus sextiles Sun
Nov 05, 2001 - Tr. Mars trines Mars
Nov 06, 2001 - Tr. Mars trines Neptune
Nov 07, 2001 - Tr. Mars opposes Mercury
Nov 09, 2001 - Tr. Mercury squares Saturn
Nov 09, 2001 at 09:19 PM - Tr. Moon enters Twelfth House
The Moon in a month passes through all twelve houses of your chart. In so doing, it correlates with the passing whimsies of mood. One afternoon you're bright and cheery, the following morning you're blue...but energetic again after lunch. It doesn't amount to much, and it's not really very important in practical terms -- with one exception: the passage of the Moon through the Twelfth House. During that time you are going through a kind of emotional moulting, ending one cycle and preparing to begin another. Your attentions and energies are turned inward. Accept that, handle it well, and the period -- usually a couple of days -- is quiet and contemplative. It may even be rather pleasant. But if you try to keep up your normal level of activity, you'll find yourself confused, flat, and prone to dumb accidents. So when the Moon enters your Twelfth House, make sure that you have some unstructured time. Minimize distractions. Put off any significant new beginnings for a couple of days. And take a few unhurried breaths. This month, the transiting Moon crosses into your natal Twelfth House Nov 09, 2001 at 09:19 PM, and emerges Nov 11, 2001 at 06:02 PM, when a new emotional cycle begins.
Nov 10, 2001 - Tr. Venus squares Saturn
Nov 12, 2001 - Tr. Sun opposes Moon
Nov 12, 2001 - Tr. Mars trines Venus
Nov 12, 2001 - Tr. Mercury squares Mercury
Nov 13, 2001 - Tr. Mars opposes Pluto
Nov 14, 2001 - Tr. Venus squares Mercury
Nov 15, 2001 - Tr. Mercury squares Pluto
Nov 17, 2001 - Tr. Venus squares Pluto
Nov 18, 2001 - Tr. Sun squares Sun
Nov 20, 2001 - Tr. Mercury opposes Moon
Nov 24, 2001 - Tr. Mercury squares Sun
Nov 24, 2001 - Tr. Sun trines Saturn
Nov 24, 2001 - Tr. Venus opposes Moon
Nov 25, 2001 - Tr. Mars squares Moon
Nov 26, 2001 - Tr. Mars trines Uranus
Nov 27, 2001 - Tr. Mercury trines Saturn
Nov 28, 2001 - Tr. Sun sextiles Mars
Nov 28, 2001 - Tr. Sun sextiles Neptune
Nov 29, 2001 - Tr. Venus squares Sun
Nov 29, 2001 - Tr. Mars trines Jupiter
Nov 29, 2001 - Tr. Sun trines Mercury
Nov 30, 2001 - Tr. Mercury sextiles Mars
Nov 30, 2001 - Tr. Mercury sextiles Neptune
December Invitation Peaks
Dec 28, 2001 - Pr. Midheaven enters Virgo
December Mean Peaks
Dec 07, 2001 - Tr. Saturn trines Venus
Dec 13, 2001 - Tr. Neptune trines Neptune
Dec 22, 2001 - Pr. Moon sextiles Saturn
Dec 28, 2001 - Tr. Jupiter squares Venus
December The Details
Dec 01, 2001 - Tr. Mercury trines Mercury
Dec 03, 2001 - Tr. Sun sextiles Venus
Dec 03, 2001 - Tr. Mars opposes Sun
Dec 03, 2001 - Tr. Mercury sextiles Venus
Dec 03, 2001 - Tr. Sun trines Pluto
Dec 03, 2001 - Tr. Venus trines Saturn
Dec 04, 2001 - Tr. Mercury trines Pluto
Dec 07, 2001 at 02:47 AM - Tr. Moon enters Twelfth House
This month, the transiting Moon crosses into your natal Twelfth House again Dec 07, 2001 at 02:47 AM. It emerges and a new emotional cycle begins Dec 09, 2001 at 00:19 AM. As we discussed earlier, this represents a brief period in which you serve your own ultimate interests best by relaxing a bit, taking some extra precautions against physical mishaps, and most importantly, delaying any major new starts, insofar as that's possible.
Dec 07, 2001 - Tr. Venus sextiles Mars
Dec 07, 2001 - Tr. Venus sextiles Neptune
Dec 08, 2001 - Tr. Venus trines Mercury
Dec 10, 2001 - Tr. Mercury opposes Uranus
Dec 11, 2001 - Tr. Venus sextiles Venus
Dec 11, 2001 - Tr. Mercury sextiles Jupiter
Dec 11, 2001 - Tr. Venus trines Pluto
Dec 12, 2001 - Tr. Sun opposes Uranus
Dec 13, 2001 - Tr. Mercury trines Sun
Dec 14, 2001 - Tr. Sun sextiles Jupiter
Dec 17, 2001 - Tr. Sun trines Sun
Dec 19, 2001 - Tr. Venus opposes Uranus
Dec 19, 2001 - Tr. Mercury opposes Midheaven
The mythological Mercury is the "Messenger of the Gods." The same is true of the transiting Mercury, which speeds around your chart, prompting conversations, dialogs, and sermons, both outgoing and incoming. It triggers the arrival of letters, faxes, and phone calls, and provokes the weaving of new data into your viewpoint. When it arrives at a sensitive point, your task is to listen, to ask questions, and to share intelligence.
Mercury aligns with your Fourth House cusp, the very bottom of your birthchart, Dec 19, 2001. As you might imagine, this point, being buried, represents inward, psychological experience, and often puts emphasis on the home or family. Claim renewal for yourself now, and hold quiet counsel with yourself. Don't let the pressure of events drive you faster than is good for you; you don't need rest so much now as active silence. Vision is rising up in you, if you let it. To attune yourself to this new enlivening, get away from society; be alone, or be with people in your own inner circle -- your real "family" -- and do it in the spirit of the Mercury. That will put you in the proper attitude of receptivity.
Dec 19, 2001 - Tr. Mercury squares Mars
Dec 19, 2001 - Tr. Mercury squares Neptune
Dec 20, 2001 - Tr. Venus sextiles Jupiter
Dec 22, 2001 - Tr. Mercury squares Venus
Dec 22, 2001 - Tr. Venus trines Sun
Dec 27, 2001 - Tr. Sun opposes Midheaven
The transiting Sun is like a huge, dumb battery. Whatever it touches, it electrifies -- but never for very long or very deeply. That's simply because it's a fast-moving factor, never staying anywhere long enough to develop true depth or complexity of meaning. In a year, it circuits the chart once...which leaves it only a few days to spend in each of your chart's many sensitive zones. Whatever it touches, however, is temporarily pushed into action. And sometimes, if more serious astro-psychological energies have been building or brewing in that area of your life, the Sun's transit over that point might just be the trigger that sets big wheels turning. The critical point is that the Sun represents your ego, and when it collides with sensitive territories you need to act accordingly: not "egocentrically," but with an awareness of your rights, your needs, and your desires.
The Sun aligns with your Fourth House cusp, the very bottom of your birthchart, Dec 27, 2001. As you might imagine, this point, being buried, represents inward, psychological experience, and often puts emphasis on the home or family. Claim renewal for yourself now, and hold quiet counsel with yourself. Don't let the pressure of events drive you faster than is good for you; you don't need rest so much now as active silence. Vision is rising up in you, if you let it. To attune yourself to this new enlivening, get away from society; be alone, or be with people in your own inner circle -- your real "family" -- and do it in the spirit of the Sun. That will put you in the proper attitude of receptivity.
Dec 27, 2001 - Tr. Sun squares Mars
Dec 28, 2001 - Tr. Sun squares Neptune
Dec 28, 2001 - Tr. Mercury trines Moon
Dec 30, 2001 - Tr. Mercury squares Jupiter
Dec 30, 2001 - Tr. Venus opposes Midheaven
Venus: Goddess of Love, Goddess of Peace...in her fast transits around your chart, she offers you counsel and support, sometimes through friendship, sometimes through more romantic kinds of intimacy. Her arrival at a sensitive zone also suggests that a time has come to relax and to receive solace or comfort, or to recharge your inner batteries through the perception of beauty. People come warmly into your space; a chance to "let your hair down" arises; paintings, music, and Technicolor sunsets abound.
The Venus aligns with your Fourth House cusp, the very bottom of your birthchart, Dec 30, 2001. As you might imagine, this point, being buried, represents inward, psychological experience, and often puts emphasis on the home or family. Claim renewal for yourself now, and hold quiet counsel with yourself. Don't let the pressure of events drive you faster than is good for you; you don't need rest so much now as active silence. Vision is rising up in you, if you let it. To attune yourself to this new enlivening, get away from society; be alone, or be with people in your own inner circle -- your real "family" -- and do it in the spirit of the Venus. That will put you in the proper attitude of receptivity.
Dec 31, 2001 - Tr. Venus squares Mars
Dec 31, 2001 - Tr. Venus squares Neptune
January Invitation Peaks
Jan 05, 2002 - Tr. Neptune opposes Mercury
Jan 24, 2002 - Tr. Neptune enters Fifth House
Jan 28, 2002 - Pr. Moon enters Ninth House
January Mean Peaks
Jan 16, 2002 - Tr. Uranus trines Jupiter
January The Details
Jan 01, 2002 - Tr. Sun squares Venus
Jan 03, 2002 at 08:49 AM - Tr. Moon enters Twelfth House
This month, the transiting Moon crosses into your natal Twelfth House again Jan 03, 2002 at 08:49 AM. It emerges and a new emotional cycle begins Jan 05, 2002 at 05:41 AM. As we discussed earlier, this represents a brief period in which you serve your own ultimate interests best by relaxing a bit, taking some extra precautions against physical mishaps, and most importantly, delaying any major new starts, insofar as that's possible.
Jan 03, 2002 - Tr. Venus squares Venus
Jan 05, 2002 - Tr. Mercury opposes Saturn
Jan 05, 2002 - Tr. Mars sextiles Moon
Jan 06, 2002 - Tr. Mars squares Uranus
Jan 08, 2002 - Tr. Mercury trines Mars
Jan 08, 2002 - Tr. Mercury trines Neptune
Jan 09, 2002 - Tr. Mercury opposes Mercury
Jan 10, 2002 - Tr. Sun trines Moon
Jan 11, 2002 - Tr. Venus trines Moon
Jan 12, 2002 - Tr. Mercury trines Venus
Jan 13, 2002 - Tr. Mercury opposes Pluto
Jan 13, 2002 - Tr. Sun squares Jupiter
Jan 13, 2002 - Tr. Venus squares Jupiter
Jan 18, 2002 at 03:47 PM - Mercury turns Retrograde
Three, maybe four times in the course of a year, the planet Mercury spends three weeks or so going backwards in the sky, a period we call Mercury Retrograde. Practicality sometimes intervenes, but to the extent that you can arrange it, you are better off if you can avoid signing anything important during this period, buying anything mechanical (unless its failure would be of trivial consequence), initiating travel, or attempting significant communications by phone or mail. This, of course, is a lot to ask; and sticking to it too firmly starts to verge on Cosmic Paranoia. Still, there is a heightened tendency for objects, messages, and plans to go awry during this Retrograde time. Sometimes a little patience exercised now will make your life a lot easier in the long run. If steps simply must be taken, it doesn't mean everything is doomed to failure...just keep duplicates, have backups, double-check everything, and be prepared for petty annoyances. The first appearance of a Retrograde Mercury during the period of this report occurs Jan 18, 2002 at 03:47 PM. Those conditions persist until Mercury again goes "Direct" sometime after the report period..
Jan 20, 2002 - Tr. Venus opposes Saturn
Jan 21, 2002 - Tr. Mars trines Saturn
Jan 22, 2002 - Tr. Sun opposes Saturn
Jan 23, 2002 - Tr. Mercury opposes Pluto
Jan 24, 2002 - Tr. Venus trines Mars
Jan 24, 2002 - Tr. Venus trines Neptune
Jan 24, 2002 - Tr. Mercury trines Venus
Jan 24, 2002 - Tr. Venus opposes Mercury
Jan 26, 2002 - Tr. Sun trines Mars
Jan 26, 2002 - Tr. Mars opposes Ascendant
Mars, the God of War, is transiting through sensitive territories for you, suggesting some turbulent waters to be navigated. Always the trick with the red planet lies in realizing that the time has come to overcome a fear or a resistance in yourself, and to take what is legitimately yours. Your blood is up, and that's not a bad thing, unless you "chicken out" and misdirect the Martian energy toward some inappropriate target.
Mars enters your Seventh House Jan 26, 2002. Traditionally the "House of Marriage," the Seventh House is actually a reference to anyone and everyone with whom you are open to intimacy. Whenever this part of the chart is stimulated, it's a signal that someone is coming into your life to adjust your attitude or your course, and that the adjustment is quite necessary and appropriate. Who is this person, and what is the message? We don't know exactly, but here's a clue: he, she, or it looks, feels, and sounds a lot like the Mars. One bottom line: the quality of your deepest human connections profoundly affects the quality of your life, and at least one of these human connections needs some attention during these days.
Jan 26, 2002 - Tr. Sun trines Neptune
Jan 27, 2002 - Tr. Mars opposes Mars
Jan 27, 2002 - Tr. Sun opposes Mercury
Jan 27, 2002 - Tr. Mercury opposes Mercury
Jan 27, 2002 - Tr. Venus trines Venus
Jan 28, 2002 - Tr. Mars opposes Neptune
Jan 28, 2002 - Tr. Mercury trines Neptune
Jan 28, 2002 - Tr. Venus opposes Pluto
Jan 28, 2002 - Tr. Mercury trines Mars
Jan 29, 2002 - Tr. Mars trines Mercury
Jan 30, 2002 at 05:25 PM - Tr. Moon enters Twelfth House
This month, the transiting Moon crosses into your natal Twelfth House again Jan 30, 2002 at 05:25 PM. It emerges and a new emotional cycle begins Feb 01, 2002 at 12:43 PM. As we discussed earlier, this represents a brief period in which you serve your own ultimate interests best by relaxing a bit, taking some extra precautions against physical mishaps, and most importantly, delaying any major new starts, insofar as that's possible.
Jan 30, 2002 - Tr. Sun trines Venus
Jan 31, 2002 - Tr. Sun opposes Pluto
February Invitation Peaks
Feb 14, 2002 - Tr. Jupiter enters Tenth House
February Mean Peaks
Feb 01, 2002 - Tr. Jupiter squares Neptune
Feb 08, 2002 - Tr. Jupiter squares Mars
Feb 14, 2002 - Tr. Jupiter conjuncts Midheaven
February The Details
Feb 01, 2002 - Tr. Mercury opposes Saturn
Feb 03, 2002 - Tr. Mars opposes Venus
Feb 04, 2002 - Tr. Mars trines Pluto
Feb 04, 2002 - Tr. Venus squares Moon
Feb 04, 2002 - Tr. Venus trines Uranus
Feb 06, 2002 - Tr. Venus trines Jupiter
Feb 07, 2002 - Saturn goes Direct (at 08°Ge02' in your 09th House)
Aspects: Sextile Mercury, Trine Venus, Trine Mars, Sextile Saturn, Trine Neptune, Sextile Pluto, Trine Ascendant.
Feb 08, 2002 - Tr. Venus opposes Sun
Feb 09, 2002 - Tr. Sun squares Moon
Feb 09, 2002 - Tr. Sun trines Uranus
Feb 11, 2002 - Tr. Sun trines Jupiter
Feb 14, 2002 - Tr. Sun opposes Sun
Feb 16, 2002 - Tr. Mercury opposes Saturn
Feb 16, 2002 - Tr. Mars sextiles Uranus
Feb 19, 2002 - Tr. Mars opposes Jupiter
Feb 21, 2002 - Tr. Mercury trines Mars
Feb 22, 2002 - Tr. Mercury trines Neptune
Feb 22, 2002 - Tr. Mercury opposes Mercury
Feb 23, 2002 - Tr. Mars trines Sun
Feb 25, 2002 - Tr. Mercury trines Venus
Feb 26, 2002 - Tr. Mercury opposes Pluto
Feb 27, 2002 at 04:19 AM - Tr. Moon enters Twelfth House
This month, the transiting Moon crosses into your natal Twelfth House again Feb 27, 2002 at 04:19 AM. It emerges and a new emotional cycle begins Feb 28, 2002 at 10:28 PM. As we discussed earlier, this represents a brief period in which you serve your own ultimate interests best by relaxing a bit, taking some extra precautions against physical mishaps, and most importantly, delaying any major new starts, insofar as that's possible.
Feb 28, 2002 - Tr. Venus sextiles Moon
Feb 28, 2002 - Tr. Venus squares Uranus
March Invitation Peaks
Mar 06, 2002 - Tr. Uranus opposes Sun
Mar 16, 2002 - Tr. Jupiter enters Tenth House
March Mean Peaks
Mar 16, 2002 - Tr. Jupiter conjuncts Midheaven
Mar 17, 2002 - Pr. Moon trines Ascendant
Mar 22, 2002 - Tr. Jupiter squares Mars
Mar 29, 2002 - Tr. Jupiter squares Neptune
March The Details
Mar 01, 2002 - Jupiter goes Direct (at 05°Ca37' in your 09th House)
Aspects: Square Venus, Square Mars, Square Neptune, Conjunct Midheaven, Square Ascendant.
Mar 04, 2002 - Tr. Mars squares Saturn
Mar 05, 2002 - Tr. Mercury squares Moon
Mar 05, 2002 - Tr. Mercury trines Uranus
Mar 07, 2002 - Tr. Mercury trines Jupiter
Mar 09, 2002 - Tr. Mercury opposes Sun
Mar 09, 2002 - Tr. Venus trines Saturn
Mar 10, 2002 - Tr. Sun sextiles Moon
Mar 11, 2002 - Tr. Sun squares Uranus
Mar 12, 2002 - Tr. Mars squares Mercury
Mar 12, 2002 - Tr. Venus opposes Ascendant
The transiting Venus emerges again, suggesting experiences coming to you centered on other people with whom you are involved, and also encouraging you to relax and release tension now, perhaps with the help of music, art, or natural beauty.
Venus enters your Seventh House Mar 12, 2002. Traditionally the "House of Marriage," the Seventh House is actually a reference to anyone and everyone with whom you are open to intimacy. Whenever this part of the chart is stimulated, it's a signal that someone is coming into your life to adjust your attitude or your course, and that the adjustment is quite necessary and appropriate. Who is this person, and what is the message? We don't know exactly, but here's a clue: he, she, or it looks, feels, and sounds a lot like the Venus. One bottom line: the quality of your deepest human connections profoundly affects the quality of your life, and at least one of these human connections needs some attention during these days.
Mar 12, 2002 - Tr. Venus opposes Mars
Mar 13, 2002 - Tr. Venus opposes Neptune
Mar 13, 2002 - Tr. Venus trines Mercury
Mar 16, 2002 - Tr. Venus opposes Venus
Mar 17, 2002 - Tr. Venus trines Pluto
Mar 18, 2002 - Tr. Mars squares Pluto
Mar 20, 2002 - Pluto turns Retrograde (at 17°Sg38' in your 03rd House)
Aspects: Sextile Jupiter, Opposite Uranus, Trine Pluto.
Mar 22, 2002 - Tr. Sun trines Saturn
Mar 24, 2002 - Tr. Mercury sextiles Moon
Mar 24, 2002 - Tr. Mercury squares Uranus
Mar 24, 2002 - Tr. Venus sextiles Uranus
Mar 26, 2002 - Tr. Sun opposes Ascendant
The transiting Sun again -- this is the big searchlight that shines on each part of your chart in the course of a year, seeing if there's anything there that's just waiting for a little push...
The Sun enters your Seventh House Mar 26, 2002. Traditionally the "House of Marriage," the Seventh House is actually a reference to anyone and everyone with whom you are open to intimacy. Whenever this part of the chart is stimulated, it's a signal that someone is coming into your life to adjust your attitude or your course, and that the adjustment is quite necessary and appropriate. Who is this person, and what is the message? We don't know exactly, but here's a clue: he, she, or it looks, feels, and sounds a lot like the Sun. One bottom line: the quality of your deepest human connections profoundly affects the quality of your life, and at least one of these human connections needs some attention during these days.
Mar 26, 2002 - Tr. Venus opposes Jupiter
Mar 26, 2002 at 03:29 PM - Tr. Moon enters Twelfth House
This month, the transiting Moon crosses into your natal Twelfth House again Mar 26, 2002 at 03:29 PM. It emerges and a new emotional cycle begins Mar 28, 2002 at 09:42 AM. As we discussed earlier, this represents a brief period in which you serve your own ultimate interests best by relaxing a bit, taking some extra precautions against physical mishaps, and most importantly, delaying any major new starts, insofar as that's possible.
Mar 27, 2002 - Tr. Sun opposes Mars
Mar 27, 2002 - Tr. Sun opposes Neptune
Mar 28, 2002 - Tr. Sun trines Mercury
Mar 28, 2002 - Tr. Venus trines Sun
Mar 30, 2002 - Tr. Mars conjuncts Moon
Mar 30, 2002 - Tr. Mercury trines Saturn
Mar 31, 2002 - Tr. Sun opposes Venus
April Invitation Peaks
(None this month.)
April Mean Peaks
Apr 07, 2002 - Pr. Moon trines Mars
Apr 08, 2002 - Tr. Saturn trines Venus
Apr 15, 2002 - Tr. Saturn sextiles Pluto
Apr 19, 2002 - Pr. Moon trines Neptune
April The Details
Apr 01, 2002 - Tr. Mercury opposes Ascendant
The transiting Mercury surfaces again...this, as you may recall, is the harbinger of messages and new information to which you need to pay attention.
Mercury enters your Seventh House Apr 01, 2002. Traditionally the "House of Marriage," the Seventh House is actually a reference to anyone and everyone with whom you are open to intimacy. Whenever this part of the chart is stimulated, it's a signal that someone is coming into your life to adjust your attitude or your course, and that the adjustment is quite necessary and appropriate. Who is this person, and what is the message? We don't know exactly, but here's a clue: he, she, or it looks, feels, and sounds a lot like the Mercury. One bottom line: the quality of your deepest human connections profoundly affects the quality of your life, and at least one of these human connections needs some attention during these days.
Apr 01, 2002 - Tr. Sun trines Pluto
Apr 01, 2002 - Tr. Mercury opposes Mars
Apr 01, 2002 - Tr. Mercury opposes Neptune
Apr 02, 2002 - Tr. Mercury trines Mercury
Apr 02, 2002 - Tr. Venus squares Saturn
Apr 04, 2002 - Tr. Mercury opposes Venus
Apr 04, 2002 - Tr. Mercury trines Pluto
Apr 07, 2002 - Tr. Venus squares Mercury
Apr 07, 2002 - Tr. Mars squares Sun
Apr 08, 2002 - Tr. Mercury sextiles Uranus
Apr 09, 2002 - Tr. Mercury opposes Jupiter
Apr 10, 2002 - Tr. Venus squares Pluto
Apr 11, 2002 - Tr. Sun sextiles Uranus
Apr 11, 2002 - Tr. Mercury trines Sun
Apr 13, 2002 - Tr. Sun opposes Jupiter
Apr 14, 2002 - Tr. Mercury squares Saturn
Apr 15, 2002 - Tr. Sun trines Sun
Apr 16, 2002 - Tr. Mars sextiles Saturn
Apr 16, 2002 - Tr. Mercury squares Mercury
Apr 17, 2002 - Tr. Venus conjuncts Moon
Apr 19, 2002 - Tr. Mercury squares Pluto
Apr 22, 2002 - Tr. Sun squares Saturn
Apr 22, 2002 - Tr. Venus squares Sun
Apr 22, 2002 - Tr. Mars trines Mars
Apr 23, 2002 at 00:49 AM - Tr. Moon enters Twelfth House
This month, the transiting Moon crosses into your natal Twelfth House again Apr 23, 2002 at 00:49 AM. It emerges and a new emotional cycle begins Apr 24, 2002 at 08:11 PM. As we discussed earlier, this represents a brief period in which you serve your own ultimate interests best by relaxing a bit, taking some extra precautions against physical mishaps, and most importantly, delaying any major new starts, insofar as that's possible.
Apr 23, 2002 - Tr. Mars trines Neptune
Apr 23, 2002 - Tr. Mercury conjuncts Moon
Apr 24, 2002 - Tr. Mars sextiles Mercury
Apr 27, 2002 - Tr. Mercury squares Sun
Apr 27, 2002 - Tr. Venus sextiles Saturn
Apr 27, 2002 - Tr. Sun squares Mercury
Apr 29, 2002 - Tr. Mars trines Venus
Apr 30, 2002 - Tr. Venus trines Mars
