Astrology Explored

September 14, 2007

Mars the planet of action is standing eye to eye with the planet of transformation Pluto. Like any two fighters they are measuring each other’s moxy. Pluto, brimming with the fierce intensity that only the god of the dead can possess, has no fear. Mars, the god of war, is quick to the fray, and possess the knowledge of how to wage war. The weapons to be used are words and ideas, which take flight like arrows from the bow. These two take no prisoners and don’t mind collatoral damage. With these two ready to let loose, this is a good time to stir up trouble.

The Virgo sun stands in the sidelines, the symbol of stablity that is shaken by the fierceness of the onslaught. While the virgin espouses spiritual values of community and forgiveness, present circumstances make rapproachment impossible.

The planet Venus in the sign of Leo, supports Pluto in the energetic connection call a trine. Trines, however don’t always generate the best in us, and sometimes enourages the worst. Venus calls on Pluto to push the limits, telling him that his own desire to dominate is reason enough to mix it up. Neptune trine gives Mars the element of surprise, the sanction to shock. As the moon moves into secretive Scorpio, positioned in challenge aspects to Venus and Neptune, we are rocked by revelations of covert activities and confidences betrayed. Even as moon slides into Sagittarius, informations is unreliable, as Mercury in Libra, and Venus in Leo makes an energetic connection with unstable Uranus in Pisces. This is a configuration not to be trusted, even though the promise is one of enlightment. Its a fools errand, as promises dissolve into quicksand. With the passage of the moon into the sign of Capricorn, Mars and Pluto step back into their corners, neither a winner, though there are some among us losers.

This week by its excess teaches us the value of restraint. Those that come out ahead, or break evern, are those that already understand this.

For the upcoming week:

Aries, the only thing you can safely do is earn money or spend it. Focus on that this week.

Taurus, guard your secrets and speak no gossip. Sharing confidential information will make you “cry over spilt milk.�

Gemini, you never like keeping your nose to the grindstone, but this week you must. That doesn’t mean you can’t engage in a healthy daydream or two.

Cancer, you never were the one to speak your mind, but this week you find it especially difficult to do so, as you are having a hard time deciding what to do. Just wait.

Leo, do you have a date with Destiny? This week’s events seem fated, though remember, you always have a choice.

Virgo, your best bet is lay low. Your urge for action will only upset others.

Libra, should you do this or that? You have lots of ideas, but no way to implement them. Write them down and wait for a better day.

Scorpio, at odds and ends, you’re not sure what is real or what is the deal. Women want attention, friends are flaky. Going your own way is the best way to avoid the drama.

Sagittarius, you want to spend money, but shouldn’t. Have you thought about saving for your retirement? Of course not. You should.

Capricorn, the most constructive thing you can do is to feed your soul. Some people find god in chocolate. You can too.

Aquarius, your natural urge is to eschew the spotlight. Uncomfortable with public kudos, you wonder what the fuss is about.

Pisces, things from your past haunt your dreams, reminding you to renew a commitment to a responsibility you thought fulfilled.

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