Astrology Explored

September 12, 2008

For the Week of August 12 through August 18

The Sun in pragmatic Virgo makes a tension aspect to electrical Uranus, putting meaning behind Peter Gabriel’s enigmatic song “Shock the Monkey.” The virgin likes things practical, orderly, organized, like the rest of the earth signs, Taurus and Capricorn. When Uranus makes an energetic connection things are anything but. Sakoian and Acker say:

A desire for freedom and a rebellion against authority characterize this transit. The individuals tend to insit on completer freedom for themselves, while expecting others to conform to their wishes of discipline and conformity.

The kicker is Saturn in Virgo, sitting on top of the martyred Sun, locking us in place, as we receive multiple shocks to the system. Especially vulnerable to this configuration are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, but Aquarians and Pisces (so misunderstood) also receive a less than mild tickle due to stress and tension aspects to the Sun/Saturn combination. While hanging out socially with them is OK, (that is if you can stand the whining), if you are thinking of romance with any of these characters, think again. They will be far to involved with themselves and their desire for “complete freedom” to be much good to anyone. If you are one of these characters, tone down the obnoxious whining. It isn’t dignified and no one wants to hear it.

Gemini, Libra, Aquarius, Sagittarius and Aries—you would be up for some sexy fun and games if you weren’t so tied down with previous commitments. Mercury, Mars and Venus in the social sign of Libra eggs you on to play rather than pay. Maybe you can make a little room for new adventure?

Virgo, Pisces and Capricorn—you find things a bit of a drag. You’ve been working a little too hard, which makes you cranky and even ignoring little self-care things like eating a decent meal. Burning the midnight oil isn’t going to do you any good if all your hard earned lucre goes to the doctor. Pull back a little and give yourself a break.

Taurus, Leo and Scorpio—find the first part of the week a little too hard to take as people you count on flake out on you and you are expected to pull more of the weight than you expected. I’m not seeing much support for you here in this week’s aspects, so looks like you’ll have to tough it out. Like you can’t.

Cancer—everyone is getting attention but you. What are you going to do about it? Maybe you should spend some time with yourself and get to know you better.

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