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WISH UPON A STAR — MERCURY RETROGRADE 11- 6 — 11- 26 – 2012

October 30, 2012 by jenae2012

MERCURY RETROGRADE TRANSIT — 11-6 —11-26-2012

Good Morning, dear Friends and Readers, we are still feeling the effects of the Full Moon and the Mars-Jupiter opposition.  Now to complicate matters more, Mercury will go retro on 11-6-12, a transit that happens approximately 3 times each year for 3 weeks at a time.  For those of you who aren’t yet familiar with this, start by remembering that Mercury in the natural zodiac is the ruler of both Gemini and Virgo.  So the areas in general would be communication, transportation, paperwork, electricity.  Unfortunately, we see these areas very stressed in our country for millions of people right now.  The transits are suggesting things will take a while to straighten out.  These must be exceptional times, to affect so many on such a large scale…

Let’s begin by defining a NORMAL Mercury retrograde transit.  Meetings often will be cancelled and rescheduled.  The plane doesn’t necessarily crash but your luggage could go astray.  It’s important to back up your computer more often.  Clear communication can be elusive.  Appliances can break.  Construction and/or road closures can delay travel, best to allow extra time.  Especially THIS year at Thanksgiving.  Paperwork can get lost, have mistakes, have to be re-written.

Mercury retrograde is NOT a favorable time to move forward on new projects, sign contracts, meet new people, make major purchases, close on real estate or begin a groundbreaking, schedule medical appointments  or take new medicines  — you get the picture.  It’s not ideal for travel either but we can usually muddle through.  Mercury retro IS favorable for going over the past, making corrections, making plans and researching them — just don’t implement until Mercury is forward.  It can be a great time to connect with old friends or find people you knew but lost contact.  When it’s love and people meet under a Mercury retro, they either recognize each other on a soul level and take up where they left off, OR people meet and change their mind about the relationship  when Mercury moves forward.  Same thing with Venus, by the way.

One time I took my car to the mechanic 3 times and finally on the retro they figured it out and fixed it!!  It’s a good transit to clear out your junk drawer, organize your closet, your filing cabinet, etc.  It’s amazing what you can find on a Mercury retro — things you thought were lost can return to you.  One time I found a ring in my garden that I had lost a year or more before !!

OK, let’s look at THIS particular Mercury transit.  It begins at 4 degrees Sag and heads backwards to 18 degrees Scorpio, going direct on 11-26 at 2:51 PST.  By mid-December it’s back to the same place in Sag where it was on 11-6.  Those of you with your Sun or other planets within these degrees may notice that you have the same discussion or meetings  3 times before decisions or results are achieved.  Great for writing and editing, though somewhat disconcerting for other paperwork.  Still, be on the lookout for mistakes.  SO much depends on your individual charts…for example, Gemini-Taurus will have Mercury opposing, putting more emphasis on relationships and possibly financial paperwork.  Pisces-Aquarius and Virgo-Leo will be taking squares, challenging you to adjust your STYLE of communication and seek consensus for best results.  Looking at  current events, those of you on the EAST COAST and further west, too, will have to dot every “I” and cross every “t” with all the paperwork , applications, and forms required for you to get the help you need after the storm.  Scorpio rules insurance.  In order to avoid delays and/or misunderstandings, please doublecheck everything twice before you sign and be SURE to read the fine print and ask questions, ask for explanations if things aren’t clear to you.  Start now with a pad of paper and make lists of items damaged, or a list of repairs needed, or a to-do list of who you will need to contact.  Hopefully, you already had a video of your house and furnishings and took it with you if you had to evacuate.  Most people have that these days for insurance purposes.  Sag rules churches.  It wouldn’t hurt a bit to write down a wish list of things you need.  Kindness and the generosity of strangers tend to manifest when big disasters occur.  Brotherhood and a sense of community can actually be strengthened…

Since Mercury rules electricity, things could take longer to get up and running with this retrograde.  For the rest of us, we can learn from the national experience and prepare ourselves for winter.  Use Mercury to go over your home emergency list.  Pretend you’re a pioneer in historical times.  Strive for self-sufficiency with a modern twist — batteries and flashlights in addition to candles.  Food, water, space blanket, BBQ or woodstove for cooking, etc.  A big box of baby wipes comes in pretty handy when there’s not much water. 🙂

I heard one state saying 7 to 10 days without electricity.  Looking at these transits, I would guess things could even take a little longer.  Who knows what they’ll do about the election.  Maybe they should wait until Mercury goes forward !!! 🙂

Since we are now in the sign of Scorpio, I think I’ll begin working on the Saturn in Scorp transit.  Could take awhile…till then, Blessings, Jenae

 

 

 

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VENUS IN LIBRA — OCTOBER 28 – NOVEMBER 22, 2012

October 28, 2012 by jenae2012

WISH UPON A STAR — VENUS IN LIBRA — OCTOBER 28 — NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Back again, dear Friends and Readers,  let’s take a look at Venus in Libra this year.  Those of you born in Libra or with Libra Ascendant may find this transit a welcome bit of sweetness in your lives after 3 grueling years of Saturn transiting through Libra.  The whole time Saturn was in Libra, more of my clients were in cardinal signs than not.  Now that Saturn is in Scorpio, I’m getting more fixed sign clients again.  I expected it.  My cardinal sign clients are stronger, wiser, more resilient as a result of Saturn and now they deserve a treat.  Venus in Libra is also in harmony with the other Air signs, Gemini and Aquarius.  SO Venus in Libra for you three signs will offer lots of possibilities for social life, people who are fun and interesting to talk to, and more affection and beauty in your lives.  If you’re a Libra or have Libra rising, this is a great time to consider a make-over.  You could change your bedroom, add new colors to your wardrobe, change your hair or make-up.  Libras have a very good sense of color and they know how to harmonize a room as well as a  relationship.  Depending on your individual chart, it could be love that comes to you.  At the very least you should be the recipient of kindness, affection, and little gifts.  Receive those compliments graciously, you deserve them 🙂  …

Those of you who are Capricorn, Cancer, or have these signs rising may have to meet partners in the middle when it comes to choices in art, beauty, cultural activities and social life.  Venus in Libra squares are not necessarily negative, but they do suggest that you be aware of different preferences between yourself and partners and/or friends.  These difference become even more prominent if you are Aries or have Aries rising.  The opposition from Venus is a chance to get to know your partner even better but you will have to stay open-minded to do so.  The opposition is a symbol for gaining awareness through relationships.  The worst  way for you cardinal signs to play this Venus transit is to overspend to try and impress someone.  Keep it simple…

Venus in Libra is kind, polite, socially adept, and very willing to smooth the path of near and dear ones.  Venus in Libra is a wonderful time to bring the small gestures of love into your life — candles, pretty flowers on the table, a beautiful card sent to someone who needs a bit of cheering up, buying something artistic to improve your home, etc.  It’s a good month to improve your wardrobe but major shopping is under some stressful transits this time so it would be better to buy one or two classic things  and call it done for now.  On November 3rd, Venus squares Pluto in Capricorn.  Those of you who are taking direct hits with this square could find that work obligations interfere with your love life or social plans.  On a general level, this can be a sign of manipulation.  Could be some kind of subtle pressure at work.  Venus in Libra is very sensitive to what is fair and just.  A person could use this transit to confront injustice that has become intolerable.  In general, all of us should avoid trying to orchestrate life 11-2 through 11-4; much better to go with the flow — if you’re running into opposition, there’s a reason for it.  Step back and re-examine the situation.

November 9th, Venus trines Jupiter.  This is one of the lucky transits in astrology.  11-8 to 11-10 is fine for buying a lotto ticket, socializing, nailing down a meeting  or interview with someone who has been inaccessible up to this point.  Remember that Mercury is retro 11-6 through 11-26 — this period is great for going over the past, looking up old friends, doing additional research but not necessarily moving forward with any NEW projects.  I have met with new people when Mercury is retro but usually the meeting has to be re-scheduled a couple of times.  SO, I think that the luck of Venus-Jupiter this month is more connected with social life and cultural things.  This is NOT a good time to sign major   contracts or important paperwork.  If you must, then please proof-read VERY carefully because there are likely to be errors, misunderstandings, even someone trying to slip something past you.

November 11th, the Moon conjoins Venus — a pleasant day for a party or socializing.  Same thing with the 15th when the Moon sextiles Venus.  Just keep things fairly small and simple in view of the Mercury retro.

The other Sun and/or rising signs that I haven’t mentioned — Pisces and Taurus will take inconjuncts from Venus — you guys really need to doublecheck all times, dates, places for appointments and meetings while Mercury is retro.  Inconjuncts can denote misunderstandings.  Strive for clear communication and use active listening techniques.  Repeat important addresses and phone numbers back to the other person to make sure you have written it down correctly.

Virgo and Scorpio people are taking semi-sextiles from Venus, a 30 degree transit.  Mild but helpful.  Good for inner work, analysis, and meditation.

Sag people are getting a sextile from Venus, pleasant for social life and particularly so while Mercury is briefly in Sag 10-29 to 11-15.  After Mercury goes retro November 6th, you have the chance to reconnect with old friends.  Go ahead and reach out.  If you are trying to locate someone from your past, you have pretty good transits to be successful.  Use Mercury retro in Scorp to play private detective…

I don’t see other Venus transits of note.  Of course, your individual chart could offer more info.  Venus enters Scorpio 11-21 and there will be more important transits during that period.

The thought occurs to me, since I am primarily a USA astrologer, that this monster storm on the East Coast could be rather difficult for so many people and families to sort out the legalities and the insurance paperwork afterwards.  I don’t like the aspects.  I want you who are affected to use Venus, be polite and diplomatic, but BE PERSISTENT (Mercury in Scorp) about your claim and getting the help you need.  Expect delays but  in the long run I think you will also find some hidden benefits in the disaster. The transits are indicating that if you are rebuilding you can end up stronger than before.  This would apply to relationships and businesses as well as homes.  Stay safe, Blessings, Jenae

 

 

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FULL MOON — 6 DEGREES TAURUS/SCORPIO — OCTOBER 29, 2012

October 27, 2012 by jenae2012

FULL MOON —6 DEGREES TAURUS/SCORPIO — OCTOBER 29. 2012

Good afternoon, dear Friends and Readers, Had to make a quick trip out of town and now there’s so much going on astrologically… we’ll cover the Full Moon in this post, but bear in mind the Mars-Jupiter opposition is still in effect (see a previous post).  This coming Full Moon is exact at 7:51 pm Greenwich which would be 12:51 pm PDT.  Mercury enters Sagittarius also on the 29th but not for long, as the coming retrograde transit in November will take it back to 18 degrees Scorpio.  Looking at the transits around this Full Moon, there’s an opposition between the Moon and Saturn early in the am for the USA and this adds a somber tone to the day.  In general, when we have Full Moons in either Taurus or Scorpio there is an emphasis on finances.  I have seen domestic violence increase on these particular Full Moons, just ask anyone connected to hotlines and advocacy for women and they will confirm this.  Research has shown that more couples fight about money than anything else.  Remember, the Full Moon is always in the opposite sign from the transiting Sun.  Taurus, among other things, represents money and possessions under our own personal control, and Scorpio symbolizes, again among other things,  finances that are shared with other people, partners included.  Putting all this together makes me feel that there are a lot of people out there that are worried about the family finances.  Saturn in Scorpio is warning all of us to make good decisions that allow all parties involved to benefit — insecure and immature people who have no clue about what it takes to build a successful partnership are likely to be impulsive, selfish and very shortsighted about their finances under these aspects.  Steer a wide berth around such people.  IF you are in a difficult relationship, please do not fan the flames for the next few days.  Sidestep controversy whenever possible and if you need to have a financial conversation with someone, postpone it until a better time.  There’s an old saying connected with Taurus — “Neither a borrower nor a lender be”… so do your  best to avoid either loaning or borrowing money until Mercury resumes forward motion November 26th.  The biggest problem I’ve seen with Taurus is that they tend to be stuff heavy and cash light; they don’t preserve enough liquidity.   This is not a favorable week to do major shopping either.  Buying small things is ok.  At least Mercury doesn’t go retrograde until the 6th, there’s a Venus-Pluto square on the 3rd, just not the happy holiday shopping time most of us would wish for… the thought occurs to me that these same transits could put a lot of stress on investments, too.   For those of you who are either single or in a healthy partnership, the next month is a great time to review your finances, insurance, pending tax bills, etc.  Have leisurely conversations about the family finances, not pushing for a decision, but more examining the pros and cons of various financial actions and/or decisions.  The right answer will emerge over time and consensus decisions are much better anyway.  If you are financially and emotionally conservative at this time then you’re in line with the current transits and you will probably be very glad later.

Two hours before the Full Moon is exact, Mercury will square Neptune.  This is a challenge to think clearly and carefully; facts could be hard to come by and things could be very confused.  An hour and 15 minutes after the Full Moon, the Moon will trine Pluto, which definitely helps us ground and be more practical — TG !!

Those of you on the East Coast, if you have to evacuate, please remember to take your bank statements and your insurance policies with you, along with all phone numbers, codes, passwords, etc. that you might need.  We have more than a travel emergency with Mars opposite Jupiter.  I knew something was coming and this is so much worse than I had even imagined, so much broader in scale.  Those of you who are staying put, use your time to have safety drills with the kids, prepare emergency food, draw extra drinking water and make sure you have some candles, batteries, propane for the BBQ, etc.  Fill the tank of your car just in case the power goes out for an extended period.  PLEASE be careful and we’ll all pray that you stay safe…

I’m moving right along to the Venus in Libra transit, so that’s it for the Full Moon this month. Blessings, Jenae

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