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Leslie Hale - Renowned Astrologer
August
22, 2010
Summer's
End 2010 - Still a Bumpy Ride!
Applications
for unemployment made a huge jump this week, sending financial
markets and those who believed things were improving into a tailspin.
But, that came as no surprise to those who read my posts and
follow astrology, as Jupiter opposes Saturn this week, setting
the stage for negative financial news. Furthermore, Mercury,
the planet of communication officially retrogrades today in the
sign Virgo, ruling jobs, job news, health, healthcare and matters
connected to the earth. When Mercury retrogrades previously unknown
issues come to the forefront, both on the world stage and in
our personal lives.
Scientists
are now reporting existence of a 22 mile underwater plume somewhere
in the Gulf of Mexico that is deadly to sea life. BP has been
putting distance between themselves and the Gulf disaster for
weeks now. It is questionable if they will live up to their promises
to make the Gulf area whole again. I believe not only is it questionable,
it is absolute they will do as little as possible to avoid spending
more money on the 'little people,' whose lives have been wiped
out as a result of the largest marine disaster Americans have
known. It has been reported for some time, BP has been 'buying
up,' scientists who study and work with oil related disasters
and forcing them to sign contracts agreeing to NOT reveal their
findings to the public. The Gulf disaster had not gone away and
we will be dealing with the ramifications for generations.
Another question
that has arisen is the safety of the dispersants used in getting
rid of the oil in the Gulf. I have seen reports that claim the
chemical toxicants BP used are dangerous to sea life and to humans,
and that the chemicals have found their way into the food chain.
Last night I picked up a frozen package of shrimp at the grocery
store. The first thing I noticed was the price that was probably
up 30%. The package was almost half the size it used to be. Two
strikes. Then I noticed the packaging- "Gulf Shrimp."
I had to think a few minutes. Buying it would help the fisherman,
I like shrimp, and what the heck. Then I thought about the chemical
dispersants and the reports from credible agencies about our
food chain being altered. I put it back in the freezer. I would
like to buy American products and help the Gulf and the fishermen.
The Government says the food is safe. The Government also backed
BP when they said the well was only pumping out 5,000 gallons
of toxic oil a day into our oceans. BP is buying up scientists
and 'judge shopping,' for future trials that will involve criminal
offenses. Enough said.
We have made
it through the cosmic square, or the T-Square that we astrologers
have been writing about for some time now. Officially - Uranus
has moved back into Pisces for 7 more months, changing the energy
again, and giving us one last chance to understand the lessons
of Uranus in the sign that rules the twelfth house of the zodiac.
The twelfth house is the unknown, secrets and matters that are
hidden from view, and the unconscious. Pisces is the ruler of
spirituality, creativity, psychic abilities, drugs and alcohol,
the seamy side of life, prostitutes and preachers. It is a complex
planet, and it rules water - The oceans are being polluted, and
a large part of Pakistan is flooded and headed for a major humanitarian
crisis. China is still under mud slides even though you have
to look for the news about that situation. If the US can't clean
up a major oil spill, does anyone believe China can? And where
is the news of that situation? It is all about water and as Pisces
ends its 15 year cycle in this sign it will bring further issues
involving water to the forefront. It will take some time to completely
assimilate the changes that have occurred under this major astrological
configuration. Many well known astrologers called for global
disasters during this time that would affect the earth. We have
seen the Gulf oil spill, the China Oil spill, the Michigan oil
spill, flooding of Pakistan, mud slides in China, fires in Russia
and the decimation of Haiti. Next spring the same square between
Saturn, Pluto and Uranus will return. It is not being written
about the planets are not as close to each other as the last
one was. It is a mistake to ignore however, as the planets do
not have to be exact with each other for major events to occur.
But, Saturn
and Pluto are still squaring each other, and the energy of this
square will continue into next month. Saturn in Libra and Pluto
in Capricorn deals with issues connected to the earth, business,
partnerships among people and entities, the government and banking.
It is harsh energy and has the potential to spark nuclear incidents,
power struggles and military incidents. It also deals with issues
connected to crime and to sex. It affects our personal lives
as well and issues in relationships, especially sexual ones.
If your relationship has been limping along this energy may force
it over the edge or bring issues out into the open that may have
been there for some time.
The last full
moon of the summer is at 1 degree of Pisces on August 24. It
is conjunct Uranus (in a parallel) bringing up situations-is
sees that are unexpected. We will likely see water related situations,
and events that will deal with women. On the positive end this
could be an exciting time, when you may try something new, or
approach situations in a new and exciting way.
Happy End of
Summer!
August
17, 2010
Mid-August
2010 - A Significant Time
If I had to
sum up the astrological transits this week in one word, it might
be frustrating. Jupiter, the planet of expansion opposes Saturn,
the planet of contraction. The end result is a push-pull type
of energy that may prove frustrating on both an individual and
world level. It will be hard to expand your affairs this week,
and if things can be maintained at a normal level count yourself
lucky. Astrologer Mitch Lewis writes, "Because it {Saturn-Jupiter}
is part of the Great T-Square we have been discussing I don't
think you can separate this and view it only as the energy it
possesses. The cumulative results of this period will be looked
upon as a time of frustration and limitations; a redefining of
values and a more realistic (Saturn) view of that the world really
is. This opposition first completed on May 23rd 2010, in the
mutable signs of Pisces and Virgo. Now it is completing at zero
degrees cardinal in Aries and Libra. It will complete on more
time in these cardinal signs in late March 2011, and that is
when we will see the final results of this aspect. The key to
working with these two diametrically opposes forces is to move
slowly and steadily towards your goals. If you attempt to rush
things or don't create enough support your projects will not
come to fruition. The transit is not favorable for the
financial markets or positive news about money or finance.
On Friday/Saturday,
August 20-21 the Sun opposes Neptune. This is a tiring transit
and some people may not even feel like getting out of bed. It
can create a lot of insecurity and confusion. It may generate
a feeling of listlessness or giving up and exhaustion, as well
as a feeling that it is futile to go on. It represents the possibility
of mis-communication or lies and deception. On the positive end
it can create the energy for big things on a creative/psychic
level, or it could represent an intuitive moment or a 'religious
experience.' It is best used in helping those less fortunate
than yourself. Neptune always calls for sacrifice. The transit
also represents oil and water and we will likely see a continuation
of disruptive weather events, or more news about the three oil
spills occurring in the world at this time.-the Gulf, China and
Michigan. One fifth of Pakistan is under water as this is written,
and China is consumed in mud slides. Thousands have died and
while there is not an overabundance of news on major US networks,
these situations represent major catastrophic world/earth events.
Also on Friday,
the planet of communication retrogrades and becomes 'the planet
of mis-communication.' Mercury usually retrogrades three times
a year and this time it is in the sign of Virgo at 19 degrees.
Virgo is the natural ruler of the sixth house of health and work
and it is in these areas we will face issues. It is best not
to purchase major items, sign contracts or start new jobs during
the next three weeks, but life being what it is sometimes we
have no choice. I have tested this theory many times over and
always end up the loser, Except once. I was purchasing a house
and the owners discovered they had to sell a larger parcel of
land with the house in that community, and I was able to get
a bigger lot at a lower price. I always tell clients, with retrograde
Mercury you can be a winner or a loser, depending upon the chart.
Case in point: OJ Simpson. He was acquitted of the murder of
his wife, Nichole, during a retrograde on October 3, 1995, with
Mercury retrograde at 13 degrees of Libra. Jurors were later
questioned, and most of them regretted the decision. He wasn't
so lucky however, exactly 13 years to the day later on October
3, 2008, when he was convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping
in Las Vegas. Mercury was retrograde that day at 18 degrees of
Libra. Oh, well, karma is hell to pay, and he is still in prison.
So, if you
can avoid major purchases, new jobs, and signing contracts it
is best. Projects get slowed down, communication becomes more
difficult and machines break, as do relationships, but usually
only the ones that are at the breaking point anyway. Often new
information regarding various situations in our lives is uncovered
during retrograde Mercury.
What retrograde
Mercury is actually good for is reflection, re-doing and re-thinking.
Sometimes you can catch up with people from the past, and reconnect.
This is the highest and best use of the energy, unless you are
in a position to take time off, visit a retreat and truly reflect
on the past. It is a time for planning, not taking action. And
when you do take action it will probably change.
Mercury is
currently stationary retrograde at 18 degrees of Virgo Tuesday,
August 17. Author/astrologer Carol Rushman writes, "When
Mercury stations in the sixth house or Virgo, the mental energy
expresses itself in an analytical way. The mind is organized.
Opinions are reached after much consternation and thought. The
need for perfection, however, may delay decision making. During
this stationing period, people will be exceptional picky and
critical. They can be critical of others', but are usually hardest
on themselves.
Mercury will
be stationary retrograde on September 11-15. It goes direct at
5 degrees of Virgo on September 12.
The weekend
will get more interesting as Venus and Mars line up together
at 13, 14 and 15 degrees of Libra on August 21,22 and 23. If
this three degree range connects with a personal planet in your
chart it will represent a somewhat significant event in your
love life or your social life. It doesn't have to be the love
of your life, but it should count for something! It is a good
time for entertaining, and many will feel the spark of attraction.
If it is connecting well in your chart, you could meet someone
new. That said, Mars and Venus together create a certain amount
of tension and sparks could fly either way. Venus is at home
transiting the sign ruling relationships.
On Saturday,
August 21, the Saturn-Pluto square that has been occurring all
summer starts to separate. Astrologer Mitch Lewis writes, "There
are more major wars begun while these two are in conflict in
the sky. In 1914-15 Saturn was conjunct Pluto in Cancer as the
First World War began. In 1939-40 Saturn in Taurus was in square
to Pluto in Leo, to herald in the Second World War. In 1942 Saturn
conjunct Uranus, first in Taurus, then in Gemini, guaranteeing
a continued instability and explosiveness for years. In 1945
Saturn in Cancer squared Neptune in Libra causing a great deal
of confusion and misrepresentation. The Battle of the Bulge was
basically a Neptunian venture. There was little behind the German's
bravado, yet they almost succeeded in tricking us into an armistice,
rather than a complete surrender. The point is that when Saturn
is afflicted by the outer planets there are usually world events.
It's been getting trounced lately. This is what leads many of
us in this business to expect serious world events. But they
rarely come exactly on the aspect."
Leslie
August
5, 2010
The
Planets Of Love Enter The Sign Of Relationships
Mars and Venus
are the day to day rulers of your love life and when they make
certain aspects in your chart this can indicate meeting someone,
'special.' Mars entered Libra, the sign of partnerships and relationships
on July 30, and Venus enters Libra on August 8.
But, don't
expect these planets to work their magic right off the bat! As
a matter of fact Mars, the 'God of War,' may stir things up in
an existing relationship, create tension or just remind you of
lack in the relationship area if you aren't currently in one.
Mars has conjuncted Saturn since July 30, and continues to do
so today and this is harsh energy. August 4-7 Mars squares Pluto,
making us obsessive, and bringing issues out in the open. Pluto
is the ruler of things secret, hidden and can relate to issues
about sex as well. This transit represents harsh, combative energy
as well. On August 8-9 Venus opposes Uranus. Relationships make
take some unexpected twists and turns. Some may end at this time.
Anyone you meet may not be in the picture for the long term but
it can be a day of fun and entertainment, if you don't take things
too seriously. On August 11-12 Venus squares Pluto and opposes
Jupiter creating obsessive moods, jealousies, competitiveness
and friction. It is a transit of over-indulgence that can occur
on many levels. On the other hand, if the energy is used constructively
and maturely issues can be resolved at this time.
On August 10
we have a new moon in Leo, ruler of the fifth house of love affairs
putting even more focus on the affairs of the heart.
After the complex
squares and oppositions of Mars and Venus are over, these two
planets will work well for Gemini, as the planets of love will
be dancing through their fifth house of love affairs together
through September 8. This combination will encourage Libra and
those with a Libra ascendant to become more social and increase
their chances of meeting someone or ramping up an existing relationship.
Others' who will benefit from this combination are Aquarius,
and Aries. Aquarians may meet someone on the internet or at a
distance or through travel, and this is the perfect time for
a trip or get-away. Leo will benefit from the Libra combination
as well and may meet someone who lives close by, and communicate
more with others. Air signs work well for Sagittarius who can
increase their popularity and ability to make friends and will
socialize more often. All of the above signs stand a greater
chance of meeting someone significant, or just increasing their
social contacts, but most of all Gemini and Libra.
Leslie
July
30, 2010
August
2010 - The Summer of Our Discontent
Oil-Immigration-Threats, Raised Voices and Broken Governments
We end the
month of July with the volatile God of War (Mars) opposing Uranus/conjunct
Saturn, and this explosive and repressive energy continues to
stir up havoc and create unexpected situations around the world
and in our personal charts through the first few days of August.
Mars/Saturn transits generally refer to some type of police or
military situation and we are at risk of explosive incidents
popping up without warning. It is a dangerous aspect and Mars
is 'setting off,' the T-square in the sky between Uranus, the
planet of unexpected twists and turns and rebellions, Saturn,
the taskmaster and Pluto, the God of the Underworld, the planet
of vengeance and the harbinger of ultimate transformation. Take
stock of your situation and use caution and prudence wherever
you are.
We are officially
living in the time astrologers have been talking and speculating
about for a long time, and will be seeing events leading to change
in the world around us. It will not be a smooth ride. That said,
this configuration will cause the greatest stress for those who
have personal planets that are being aspected, or those born
in the early degrees of Cancer, Capricorn, Aries and Libra. If
your chart is not being aspected life may well go along without
major life altering upheaval, but there will be stress in some
areas. Live your life, and increase your happiness and abundance
wherever possible. We are living on a planet facing great changes,
and some will thrive and prosper during this time, as in every
historic period since the beginning of civilization. The energy
of this time will continue to have its effect for years to come
in terms of changes in laws and governments, the balance of power
among nations, partnerships, oil, business and banking, and earth
changes and disasters such as the Gulf Oil spill. American's
have been 'asleep at the wheel' in terms of underestimating the
damage that has been done to the oceans, the food chain, and
the relationships between big oil and government and the economy.
The Huffington Post Newspaper is reporting that scientists have
confirmed the oil and dispersants used by BP have found their
way into the food chain already. Meanwhile, one network news
show is asking if BP critics have gone too far in their assessment
of actual damage done. It is no wonder some are confused and
complacent. Speaking of damaging the planet, what about the oil
spill in China? Based on news reports the size of that spill
exceeds or is equal to the Gulf Oil spill. The way we treat the
earth will continue to come into focus.
Being asleep
at the wheel however, plays right into the hands of entities-both
corporate and government-who would have us not know what is really
going on. Astrologically, this is symbolized by Neptune, the
planet of illusion, confusion and delusion, conjunct the moon
of America's chart. It will cross the moon and move into Pisces
in April of 2011, and at that time the powers to be will no longer
be dealing with a sleeping public.
Jupiter, the
planet of money, gain and benevolence is retrograde and square
Pluto until August 9. This transit relates to changes/struggles
within politics, governments, foreign people, laws, the financial
world, and it is associated with power plays in promoting philosophic/religious
beliefs. It creates attitudes of arrogance, impatience and neglecting
the small but important details, and relates to the desire to
reform others while neglecting matters of primary importance.
Large enterprises can be undertaken without laying the correct
groundwork for success. The government(s) will have issue with
oil companies. Arizona will continue to have issues with their
immigration law and the federal mandate recently handed down.
On August 9-22
Jupiter opposes Saturn - This is a transit of trouble/frustration
within governments and retraction, as opposed to expansion, in
the financial world and markets. Second quarter figures have
been released and the economy slowed down to 2.4% growth, the
weakest in a year. The Democrats and Republicans are hopelessly
at odds over issues. The transit represents poor timing in business
and professional affairs, financial crisis and an increase in
bankruptcy and foreclosures, issues with laws and the law, a
lack of balance between radical and conservative attitudes. There
is confusion over ethical/moral/religious issues and issues relating
to laws and obstacles are caused by overly conservative, uncompromising
attitudes.
August 3rd
and 4th Mars/Jupiter squares Pluto -This is a transit of upheaval,
friction, and anger, and power struggles in political and military
or police affairs. It may involve foreign people, religion, educational,
medical, financial entities. Impulsive action is the norm, power
struggles and the need for regeneration in situations in the
world and individually. News of criminal activities, conflict
over financial and corporate matters, and there may be news of
sexual violence or jealousies.
Venus enters
Libra, the sign of relationships and partnerships on August 6
and for the next 3 days until August 9, conjuncts Saturn and
opposes Uranus. This is a transit of swings and unexpected gains
or losses in the financial markets. Venus rules money, love and
values and well as women, attractiveness and beauty. Venus conjunct
Saturn is will cement a situation or turn it cold and the two
planets do not fit well together. Add Uranus to the mix and we
have a period of instability in the financial world and issues
concerning women. If you meet someone new, do not assume it will
be lasting until the test of time proves it so. Venus-Uranus
creates interesting but unstable relationships. Difficult and
unstable relationships may end at this time.
August 9 Venus
opposes Jupiter - This transit produces overextension, over optimism
and creates feeling of inertia, and over indulgence. Feelings
toward others will improve and become warmer.
August 10 New
Moon is at 17 degrees of Leo, the natural ruler of the fifth
house of children, entertainment and love affairs. Events and
situations will occur on a grand scale and the theme of Leo is
often drama. Venus is still within one degree of conjuncting
Saturn and opposing Jupiter and Uranus, so while some fun may
be in the air, relationship situations will not necessarily go
smoothly. Bad situations may end altogether, even though it is
a new moon, or relationships may move on to another level. Money
matters are still in focus.
August 11 Venus
squares Pluto - Negative financial news is possible as well as
news about women, violence and sex. Produces feelings of intensity
and potential jealousy in relationships.
August 15 Uranus
retrogrades back into Pisces at 29 degrees for the next 7 months
until March of 2011. The T-Square involving 4 planets is no longer
exact, but the energy is still intense for a while and capable
of producing upheaval. It will re-enter Aries on March 13, 2011
until March 9, 2019. The last time Uranus was in Aries was April
1927-March of 1935. Uranus cycles are 7 years.
August 17-22
Jupiter squares Pluto again at 2 degrees.
August 20 Mercury
retrogrades at 19 degrees of Virgo. The Winged God flies backward
for the next three weeks in the sign ruling work and health,
causing delays, mis-communications, equipment breakdowns and
problems and breakdowns of personal situations that are not working
well. The most positive use of this energy is reflection on the
past, and re-doing projects that need to be completed. It is
not a time to move forward. Expect a focus on jobs and negative
job news.
August 21 Sun
opposes Neptune - Issues concerning oil and water. Can denote
high creativity, inspiration, dreams, psychic events and service
to others. Alternatively, it produces feelings of confusion,
tiredness, and mis-communication, mis-understandings, and untruths,
as well as lack of clarity. Believe half of what you hear and
let the rest withstand the test of time.
August 21-23
Venus conjuncts Mars - This transit will create a focus on money,
love, values and sexual attractions. Minor conflicts between
the sexes may occur and these few days contain magical energies
for meeting someone special, although it may only be just a sexual
attraction.
August 24 Full
Moon at 1 degree of Pisces - Pisces is the natural ruler of the
twelfth house of things secret and hidden. It is ruled by Neptune
the planet of spirituality, creativity and psychic awareness.
It is conjunct Uranus in a parallel which denotes events that
occur suddenly and unexpectedly, and wild mood swings can occur.
News relating to women and weather/water/technology/aircraft.
Otherwise, the highest use of the energy is spiritual, creative
expansion and the service of others.
Leslie
July
23, 2010
Full
Moon in Aquarius - New World Order?
This month's
full moon is at 2 degrees of Aquarius on July 26 in the sign
considered to represent collective humanity. The ruler of Aquarius
is often overlooked. Uranus, the planet of unexpected events,
and unusual/shocking twists and turns are the rule rather than
the exception with this sign which is often present in revolutions,
rebellions, wars and disasters. New governments are born out
of wars, coups, and rebellions, and seldom throughout history
has it been a stable process without great cost to many.
The co-ruler
of Aquarius is Saturn, the taskmaster. It opposes the Sun in
Leo creating the atmosphere for unexpected shifts, twists and
turns of a dramatic nature.
Mercury is
opposing Neptune July 26 and 27. We will hear more news of oil
and weather related disasters. It could bring inspiration of
you are creative or psychic, but otherwise believe half of what
you hear and try and avoid making decisions until the planet
of communications moves past the planet of illusion, delusion
and confusion. Dreams may become prominent and this combination
can make many people tired and confused.
Saturn Enters
Libra-Diplomats to control their own armies?
On the first
day of Saturn's entrance into Libra news reports state the US
State department will be fielding their own army in Iraq. Libra
is the natural ruler of the seventh house of relationships and
partnerships/laws and governments, and Saturn opposes Uranus,
and squares Pluto, creating a grand square among four major planets
that will bring shifts in laws, governments and power structures
in the world. To read the story click here. The state department is planning to experiment
using civilian contractors rather than the US military when US
troops are withdrawn by the end of 2011.
Pluto in Capricorn/Neptune
in Aquarius = oil and water disasters
Another oil
spill is being reported in China, off China's NE Coast. The slick,
located near the oil port of Dalian, in Liaoning province was
caused by the explosion of two oil pipelines and is now said
to cover an area of 170 miles. News of the explosion that occurred
last Friday is just recently being reported in the mainstream
news. To read that story click here.
The oil spill in the Gulf is reported to be 50 miles long and
40 miles wide.
China faces
a tough year. Like people, countries have birth charts and the
birth date of The People's Republic of China is October 1, 1949,
3:01PM making the Sun of that country a 7 degree Libra. Saturn
is now squaring Uranus, and within orb of conjuncting the Sun
and will be exact by the end of September creating harsh situations,
bad economic conditions and placing hardships upon the people.
By October Saturn is conjunct Pluto/Neptune in China's chart
and if the oil situation is not under control by then conditions
will exacerbate and become much worse.
With Mercury
opposing Neptune during this full moon oil spills will be in
the news and we are at great risk of weather related accidents
and problems, as well as lies and confusion about what is really
going on.
Nearly 2,000
people are being moved away from the Deep Water Horizon site
as storm trackers watch the path of Tropical Strom Bonnie get
closer to the Gulf.
To read more
about the Cardinal T square and Saturn in Libra click here.
Leslie
July
21, 2010
Saturn
Enters Libra July 22, 2010
The planet
of delays, restriction and structure enters the sign ruling relationships
and partnerships for a two year stay until October 7, 2012. Saturn
is leaving Virgo, the sign ruling work, the earth, health and
healthcare for 30 years. Those born under the Sun Sign Virgo
can breathe easier as Saturn leaves their first house, easing
up the restrictions and responsibilities as it transits into
Libra. Now Virgos will be able to see the results of all
their labor over the past two and a half years.
For the next
two years Libra's can expect more responsibility, and to work
harder to achieve what they want, but the possibilities for great
achievement are there. If you are 40 plus and Saturn is entering
Libra for the second time in your life, it will be a period of
starting over in some way, utilizing the knowledge and experience
you gained during Saturn's first transit across your Sun. If
you are a Libra and this is the first time Saturn has crossed
your Sun prepare to buckle down and work hard for what you want
in life.
Saturn first
entered Libra this cycle October 30, 2009 for a five month stay
until April 7, 2010, at which time it retrograded back into Virgo.
Now, it will remain in Libra until fall of 2012.
Saturn was
last in Libra September of 1980-August of 1983, and 30 years
earlier November 1950-August of 1953. In some respects history
repeats itself and we can reflect upon the past to understand
the present. Of course, nothing will ever be exactly the same,
but if you are old enough to remember Saturn's last transit through
Libra you can forecast the areas of your life that Saturn will
bring discipline, structure, and responsibility to.
Saturn entering
Libra will change our focus individually and on the world stage.
The 'taskmaster's' two year sojourn through the sign of partnerships,
relationships, marriage and the law will bring shifts in power
among countries, and laws, as well as shifts in power and structure
in relationships. Gay marriage was recently made legal in Argentina
and it will become a focus again in America, and other nations.
Marriage and laws will change; power in the world will shift.
If you are
currently in a relationship Saturn in Libra will bring structure
to that relationship or it will test it. Libra is the sign ruling
marriages, and for some, marriages will occur, and for others
stressful situations will end during this period. Those who will
be tested the most will be born under the Sun Signs of Cancer,
Libra, Aries and Capricorn.
As Saturn enters
Libra; it opposes Uranus, currently at 0 degrees of Aries, and
will be squared by Pluto at 3-2 degrees of Capricorn. This is
the fifth and final opposition over 18 months between the planet
of delays, structure and obstacles opposing the planet of rebellion
and unlimited freedom. Uranus at 0 degrees of Aries is considered
the world point and events that occur at this time will affect
the entire planet. Add Pluto to the mix and we are experiencing
a grand square, sometimes called a cosmic cross or T-Square.
Jupiter comes into play as well as it also squares Pluto, 'The
God of the Underworld.' In other words, four powerful planets
are all in the mix creating stressful angles to each other. The
end result will be change in the world and change in our lives.
This is the most important configuration of the year and will
be occurring through mid-August. The most stressful period will
be the last few days of July going into the first 20 days of
August. New York astrologer-Author Mitch Lewis writes, "The
Saturn - Uranus opposition has much to do with power struggles,
the reversal of power and the redistribution of wealth. The last
time Saturn opposes Uranus was 1965 7. It resulted in
a huge escalation in the Vietnam War; the entitlement programs;
and the end of the Johnson presidency. The transit took so much
out of him that he simply could not run again.
It took until
1982, almost 16 years, to make more than a marginal new high
and begin a new bull market. And that period was a cupcake compared
to what we are facing now. No matter what the next decade holds
for us, we as individuals and as a collective must find ways
to enjoy life and to redefine our needs.
Jupiter retrogrades
on July 23rd, and then squares Pluto the next day. Historically,
when Jupiter retrogrades it represents a top for the stock market
about 80% of the time. With the square to Pluto following immediately
after I must assume this will be a very bad week for the markets.
The stocks represent our collective wealth as much as anything
can. Pluto rules all things held jointly, especially financial
matters. When Pluto squares Saturn, the stock markets go down.
When Pluto squares Jupiter, they can go in either direction,
but usually exacerbating the prevailing one. In other words,
if the markets have been going up they will go up faster. If
they have been going down
well, you get the point.
When Jupiter
opposes Saturn as it will August 16th 2010, historically the
markets also go down. There are very few bullish signals, although
a good trader could cherry-pick and find some strong investments
opportunities.
Any of the
major issues we have been watching, including the Gulf, the financial
markets, the governmental infighting, to name a few, could be
blown out of proportion now with the combination of transits.
Remember, Jupiter does not always bring you good things. Usually
it brings you more of anything.
For example:
All of the major issues we have been discussing are precariously
perched on the side of an historic precipice. Our financial markets,
the Gulf catastrophe, the recent insane Supreme Court decisions
on election finances, gun control, etc. are all leading up to
an internal power struggle the likes of which this country has
only seen a few times. As we approach the changes that will be
necessary to truly enter the Aquarian Age, the collective works
in unconscious ways to further that event, including breaking
down any situations, businesses or governments that are preventing
that transition. We will see the reversal of power in a number
of situations throughout the world, as we did in 1965-7, the
last time Saturn opposes Uranus. This will set off a number of
nation's charts as well as that of some national leaders. Mr.
Obama has Venus at one and a half degrees Cancer. This won't
pass without affecting his life severely.
Pluto rules
oil, as I have proven through the years in my lectures and predictions.
With Pluto about to square Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Mars,
I don't think we are about to get any good news from the Gulf.
The entire population of migrating birds in the Western Hemisphere,
approximately one billion, stops in the Gulf of Mexico on their
journey. ONE BILLION BIRDS. The government is paying farmers
in the Gulf States to flood their fields north of the Gulf in
the hopes that the birds will land there instead. One can pray,
but do you think a species that has stopped in the same place
for 25,000 years will suddenly make a detour because we put up
a "Rest Area" sign somewhere else? Oh what schmucks
these mortals be?
Leslie
July
1, 2010
July/August
2010 - Moments of Truth
July 2010 is
a month of change in the world, and the way we live on planet
Earth, but it will not be without turmoil, upheaval and unexpected
events on the world stage that will affect our lives.
The June 26
lunar eclipse in Capricorn conjuncted Pluto making it an intense
time with a multitude of events. Capricorn relates to the Earth,
and the world saw massive flooding in Brazil leaving hundreds
dead and many more homeless and injured. Tornadoes and hurricanes
appeared in parts of the world that are normally free of such
events, and the BP oil spill continued and still continues to
take its toll on humanity and all life in its path. Events will
be further complicated by rough seas and the hurricane, 'Alex,'
as it makes landfall. Pluto is known as the 'God of the Underworld',
and can relate to crime and underworld figures and within hours
of the eclipse 10 alleged Russian spies were arrested by American
Intelligence agencies, and the head of the Afghanistan war left
his post under fire.
At this time
we will be forced to look at new ways of doing things both individually
and as a collective. Nowhere is it more apparent that we must
find new ways of caring for the earth than the oil spill in the
Gulf. I do not expect the spill to be contained any time in the
near future and as all life in the sea (and human ways of life)
continues to be wiped out, public outrage will increase. This
is signified by Uranus entering Aries-the sign of the individual.
Aries is ruled by Mars, the God of War, and in another time the
collective might have 'taken up arms,' against BP. It is not
out of the realm of possibility that individuals will 'take up
arms,' and rebel against governments around the world that are
no longer working for the people. Jupiter is in Aries as well,
and whatever Jupiter touches it expands. We will see breakthroughs
in science and technology, but Aries is ruled by Mars, the God
of War and we are at risk of explosions, fires and unexpected
outbreaks of war and violence throughout the summer.
The solar eclipse
on July 11 is the companion eclipse to the previous one in Capricorn.
Eclipses come in pairs, and we continue to experience eclipses
in Capricorn/Cancer until next summer. Eclipses serve as guideposts
showing us the direction and theme of events we will encounter
for some time to come. Capricorn is the natural ruler of the
tenth house of business, priorities and reputation and rules
the Earth, business, banking, mining and the financial markets.
Cancer is the natural ruler of the fourth house, the foundation,
the home and the homeland and is called, 'the end of the matter.'
Clearly, these eclipses deal with the end of an old way of life,
and it is up to us to discover and invent new ways of life.
The New Moon/solar
eclipse is at 19 degrees of Cancer on July 11, 2010 at 3:40 PM
EST. Cancer is an emotional sign and ruler of the home and homeland.
It's ruler is the moon, the luminary body that changes every
24 hours. The US is a Cancer country and we will be dealing with
events that affect the fourth-tenth houses. In other words, our
home/homeland and priorities. Mercury trines Jupiter giving the
day potential for upbeat communication in general and communication
regarding the government (s). But, Venus is conjunct Saturn in
a parallel (similar to a conjunction where the two planets are
together at the same degree) creating a somber mood. Author/Astrologer
Celeste Teal calls this eclipse, 'Victory Over Obstacles,' and
states, 'Cancer eclipse spotlights interests relating to domestic
issues, homes land and the crops. Eclipse falls in degree of
fixed star Castor: of a wicked influence; associated with decapitation,
fevers, rape and murder. For the USA eclipse brings emphasis
to foreign affairs, long distance travel, higher education, publishing
and religion. There is practical problem solving. Financial stress
present with delay of new opportunity for expansion and growth.
Banks and markets subject to fluctuation. Unusual trends in pursuit
of pleasure, romance and entertainment; restrictions apply. New
educational programs are costly. This eclipse is of emphasis
to the White House, the UK, Vatican City, Los Angeles, Manhattan,
NYC and Roswell, NM." Those signs most affected by the eclipse
will be Cancer, Capricorn, Aries and Libra, or those who have
personal planets in a sign being aspected by the new moon.
Of course,
the most important event in July and the entire year is Saturn's
entrance into Libra on July 22. It will remain in the sign ruling
laws, governments, relationships and partnerships of all types
until October of 2012. Saturn gives us structure and stability,
but not without restrictions delays and hardships. Any gain through
Saturn is earned, not given.
As Saturn enters
Libra it opposes Uranus and Jupiter at 0 and three degrees of
Aries, respectively. It creates a square to Pluto at 3 degrees
of Capricorn and forms a configuration known as a T-square. This
is a complex astrological pattern that does not occur often,
and is a harbinger of change, disruption and unexpected events
in the world. We can expect to see change in terms of governments
and partnerships among nations, laws and business, the financial
markets and unexpected situations will occur in the US and around
the world. There will be struggles over laws, partnerships, individuals
and corporations, and the potential for additional Earth changes/events.
If the Gulf Oil spill has not been stopped it will reach a critical
mass. This aspect will be present until mid-August, and it does
not have to be exact for events to occur.
The last time
this configuration occurred was in 1930. Three months after the
Stock Market crash of 1929, Pluto was in Cancer, Saturn was in
Capricorn and Uranus was in Aries, as it is today. The transit
occurred again in 1932. During that year there was a massive
famine in the Ukraine and four million people starved to death
between winter of 1932 and summer of 1933, and of course it was
the decade of the Great Depression that lead up to the events
of WWII. We are at risk of food shortages globally.
The most prominent
dates in July are July 30-31 as Mars conjuncts Saturn in Libra
setting off the T-Square. Mars/Saturn typically relates to police
or military action and Libra rules laws and governments, although
the Libra energy is conducive to balance. Mars will square Pluto
the 'God of the Underworld,' August 2-6. This is a difficult
transit and will create struggles and problems in business and
the financial markets as well as events that relate to the Earth,
and the government (s). There will be power struggles involving
relationships, political, professional and military affairs and
in the US we will see events transpire overseas that affect America.
It is a dangerous transit and relates to underworld activity,
violence, criminals and creates conflict over joint finances,
the tax system, banking and debt. In the US chart it creates
a square to the financial planets resulting in the potential
for problems in the financial markets, problems overseas and
with laws. August 7-9 Venus conjuncts Saturn and opposes Uranus.
This is basically an unsettling financial transit which can cause
fluctuations. On October 29, 1929, 'Black Tuesday,' Venus opposed
Uranus at 10 degrees of Libra. Jupiter opposing Uranus creates
financial fluctuations as well, and wealth can be suddenly created
or destroyed as Uranus is the planet of unpredictability. With
Uranus, we can always expect the unexpected.
In US President
Obama's chart this configuration creates a grand square to his
Venus. Venus rules money, financial markets, values and women.
Pluto is within 2 degrees of opposing his Venus, meaning he has
issues and obstacles relating to money and defining his actual
values, which have been changing. Saturn squares his Venus indicating
he is not in a favorable time where his popularity is concerned.
Uranus in Aries also squares his Venus indicating problems with
monetary issues and women in particular, as well as laws, and
getting laws passed. This Grand Cross is set off as Mars conjuncts
Saturn at the end of the month, and it will be a memorable time
for America's President as he is faced with mounting debt and
monetary issues, laws and bills, extreme opposition and volatility
in the world.
July's full
moon occurs on August 26 at 2 degrees in Aquarius. Aquarius rules
the collective, the 'we' on planet earth. It also rules corporations,
and it is the natural ruler of the 11th house of friends, hopes
and wishes. It conjuncts Neptune in a parallel and Mercury opposes
Neptune, ruling water and oil, and we may see unusual weather
conditions. Neptune is the planet of illusion, confusion and
delusion as well as lies and deception. It is likely we will
hear more news of the oil spill, or conditions relating to water/oil
and if BP officials are being interviewed by the media we can
safely assume they are lying. Trust nothing you hear and wait
for the transit to pass before making important decisions. We
will likely hear financial news about taxes, banking, debt and
the financial markets in general.
The Cosmic
Intelligence Agency in Melbourne, Australia has produced an impressive
video about the summer eclipses, and national and international
events. Well worth watching! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxadTRd7p8w
Leslie
Celebrities
June
4, 2010
Calling
it Quits: 40 Years of Marriage -Al and Tipper Gore
Former Vice-President/Activist
Al Gore and his wife Tipper, politics' most seemingly stable
couple announced Wednesday they were calling it quits after 41
years of marriage. Al Gore is a 10 degree Aries, born 3-31-1948
at 12:53PM in Washington, DC. Tennessean Al Gore's split with
wife Tipper can be blamed in part, planet-wise, at least, on
the final opposition of Uranus to Saturn in Virgo. He is not
alone, many facing unsatisfactory marriages and relationships
have separated during this difficult transit. Uranus and Saturn
opposed each other in Pisces-Virgo for the final time in May,
and it fell exact on his Jupiter in his fifth house of love (and
love affairs). Ironically, Saturn opposes Uranus every 40 years
or so, and it is reported that Al met Tipper at his senior prom.
That being the case, he met her and the two became involved during
the last Saturn-Uranus opposition when Saturn was in Pisces and
Uranus was in Virgo. Saturn-Uranus can both give and take away,
and as it turns out those two planets have played the most important
part in their lives together, and this final Saturn-Uranus opposition
represents the end of their cycle of life together.
Saturn is currently
conjunct Gore's Jupiter, and it is likely the couple are ironing
out legal details of the split at this time. Al Gore's moon,
representing his emotions and the women in his life is at 3 degrees
of Capricorn, and Pluto is within one degree of being conjunct.
Pluto is the ultimate planet of transformation, and its influence
will change a situation or destroy it. It is a harsh combination,
and men with Pluto conjunct their moon are often forced to confront
their feelings and emotional life in ways they haven't done so
before. Neptune, the planet of illusion, confusion and delusion
is transiting the former Vice-President's seventh house of marriage
squaring his Venus, the planet of love. This transit can cause
a relationship to fade out and generally creates a great deal
of confusion. At times it can bring another party into the marriage/relationship,
as well.
It is likely
marriage troubles started several years ago, when Saturn opposed
Uranus from his eighth to second house of joint resources, sex
and feelings. Over the past several years Uranus has squared
Uranus in Gore's chart, a generational transit that deals with
moving into the next phase of life and often brings about changes
of mood, and the desire to change lifestyles. In 2007-08 Pluto
conjuncted Jupiter in his fifth house of love affairs changing
his ideas and values where love are concerned. The eclipse in
Cancer on June 26 falls in his fourth house, the end of the matter.
Next year, 2011 Jupiter will conjunct Gore's Sun and he will
find a way to re-create himself in many ways.
Tipper Gore
was born 9-19-1948 at 2:40 AM in Washington, DC. She was born
with a Sun and Saturn at 26 degrees of Leo. Those born with Saturn
in the first house usually lead a life dedicated to putting responsibility
ahead of all else. They are serious people and their obligations
and responsibilities are most important. Her moon, representing
her emotional life, is at 21 degrees of Aquarius, giving her
an open minded emotional outlook with a somewhat of a world view.
She is a fireball, and her two Leo planets lie in her soon to
be ex's fifth house of love affairs, meaning it was a marriage
of love at one time, with serious ideas and dreams.
Al and Tipper's
comparative planets indicate they clashed more often than their
public persona may have indicated. Tipper's moon at 21 degrees
of Aquarius opposes Al's Mars and Saturn at 18 and 16 degrees
of Leo. Saturn-Moon combinations may generate longevity, but
often emotions aren't expressed easily. The moon individual (Tipper)
can regard the Saturn individual as unkind and unsympathetic.
Al's Mars also opposes Tipper's moon and this is a combination
of emotional conflict and not generally considered favorable
for marriage. It is a comparative transit that generates a great
many fireworks. It is surprising the marriage lasted as long
as it did, and all likelihood Tipper's views of putting responsibility
first contributed to the longevity.
The Saturn-Uranus
opposition in May created a square to Tipper's Uranus at 29 degrees
of Gemini in her twelfth house of things secret and hidden and
divorce. She too, is undergoing a generational transit that creates
a desire to reassess and re-evaluate as she moves forward to
her next phase of life.
Neptune the
planet of illusion and confusion plays a large role in the divorce
as it is currently transiting her seventh house of marriage and
opposing both her Sun and Saturn. It will be, and has been, a
difficult transition for her as Saturn-Neptune is referred to
as "the dark night of the soul." There is often a feeling
of having been not treated fairly. As with Al, it is likely she
gave serious consideration to the split as she experienced a
Neptune-Moon conjunction in 07 and 08. This transit often creates
emotional confusion, and depression. She may have believed Al
was not being faithful.
Being a Cancer
ascendant, Saturn is transiting through Tipper's fourth house,
often an indication of a change of home and lifestyle. Late 2010
and 2011 will be a difficult period for her as Saturn conjuncts
her Neptune and Mars causing depression, and possibly anger,
as well as a great deal of hard work. 2011 will bring planetary
help as Jupiter transits through Aries creating positive to angles
to six of her 10 planets. It is more than possible she too, will
create a new job for herself. Her transformation will start when
Neptune crosses her Saturn for the final time later this fall
showing her new truths about herself, her situation and her life
that will serve her well as she moves into the future as a single
lady.
May
27, 2010
Sarah
Ferguson - Desperate Duchess
Sarah Ferguson,
the Duchess of York, was caught up in a tabloid sting last week
selling access to her ex-husband Prince Andrew of England to
an undercover tabloid reporter for the equivalent of $750,000
US dollars. Video surfaced showing Fergie accepting an initial
payment of $60,000 US dollars.
The Duchess
has been in some very public scrapes in the past, and this time
the consequences are going to be severe where royal family ties
are concerned. Sarah's Mercury and Neptune lie in the twelfth
house of her chart, making Sarah herself, her own worst enemy
at times. The twelfth house can represent self undoing and Mercury
conjunct Neptune in Scorpio individuals have a way of looking
at situations that does not fall within what would be considered
normal by most people. They often march to the beat of their
own drummer. These people usually deal with circumstances in
their life that involve unusual, if not deceptive circumstances
involving partner's or other people's money, as well as issues
relating to sex. This aspect can represent a certain naiveté
on one end, or deception/compulsive lying on the other end of
the spectrum. They can be deceptive in their dealings with others
or they can be deceived themselves. Often the truth lies in the
middle. It is important for these individuals to keep all dealings
with money and the opposite sex strictly above board. They are
often intuitive and have a sixth sense of their own that can
be confusing until they learn to interpret the many psychic signals
they receive, at which time they can learn to read people and
intuit their true motivations.
The twelfth
house also relates to the part of the chart that reveals secret
enemies. While the seventh house represents known enemies the
twelfth house relates to unknown individuals whose motivations
remain hidden. Sarah will always have to deal with people who
do not have her best interest at heart.
The moon is
prominent in Sarah's chart and it is at six degrees of Aries
in the fourth house, making her an impetuous character prone
to acting on impulse. It is in a cardinal sign, making her actions
and her family public, giving her spark, wit, friendliness, and
those with an Aires moon can sometimes act without thinking matters
though carefully. Her moon lies next to the nadir, or the fourth
house cusp, representing family relations and the home life.
She was born to be a member of a well known family.
Moon in the fourth house individuals place a great emphasis on
family and home, which can change throughout the individual's
lifetime and be a great source of happiness or disruption. There
can be gain through the family. Her moon is squared by Saturn,
indicating childhood disappointments, divorce between her parents
as a young person, and a tendency to encounter familial estrangements,
and even sorrow or poverty due to family affairs. The major focus
over the next several years in Sarah's chart centers around her
moon-emotional and domestic situations.
Pluto is squaring Sarah's moon in Aries at 4 degrees of Capricorn.
Pluto transits are lengthy, and while transiting the moon our
emotions, women, home and emotional makeup come to the forefront.
Psychological complexes and patters from the past can come back
to haunt us. This transit will bring about some extreme emotional
reactions, emotional conflicts with authority or family members
representing authority, as well as disagreements over joint finances
and with women. This time requires caution in all financial dealings,
for reasons that are now obvious to Sarah. It represents forces
beyond our ability to control and it can cause disruption in
our personal lives by large scale situations. It is likely that
Sarah's relationships with her former family members and the
Queen will be irrevocably damaged. Pluto transits make three
or four passes and this transit will occur again late November-December
of this year, and late August-September of 2011.
Saturn, the planet of restriction, delays and sorrow will oppose
Sarah's moon late August into September of this year. Again,
those things represented by the moon will be the focus in Sarah's
life at this time. Saturn-Moon transits represent times of emotional
depression, loneliness and coldness in family and spousal relationships.
Sometimes women of note leave our lives at this time. There is
often a lack of sympathy from or toward family members-especially
women, and there can be burdensome family and domestic responsibilities.
It is unfavorable for dealing with those in established positions
of power. It can represent a change of home, and is not conducive
to any type of emotional happiness. August in general will be
a stressful time for Sarah, especially around the second week
as Uranus, Saturn and Pluto form a T-Square within 5 degrees
of her moon, along with a mars opposition creating very stressful/emotional
conditions, indicative of a breaking off of family relationships,
or at the very least a very emotional and discordant time.
Uranus enters
Aries on May 28, to begin the first three month stay in that
sign, for an overall period of seven years. It will be within
a five degree orb of her moon, meaning it is close enough to
be considered active, especially with the other transits already
'activating' her moon. Moon-Uranus transits tend toward unexpected,
volatile and emotional situations involving women, the family
and the emotional life. It tends toward sudden, abrupt and unexpected
change regarding family members, unexpected events altering domestic
affairs, and sudden gains and losses, and altogether an emotional
roller coaster. Uranus will retrograde back into Pisces in September
2010, returning again in March of 2011. It will be exact on her
moon for the first time in April of 2012, and the final pass
isn't until February of 2013.
Pluto-moon
transits create death and ultimately rebirth situations of the
emotional and or family life in some form. When things aren't
working we often undergo a change of lifestyle or home. Pluto
transit are about letting go, and breaking free of that which
is holding us back, and dealing with fear. We often have to confront
our 'dark' side. It is all about evolution, and ultimately the
chance to rebirth ourselves emotionally.
-Saturn-Moon
transits are about the material world, what we have or don't
have, and require us to face or deal with a reality that may
not be of our choosing. It is the 'dark night of the soul,' and
we may feel left out, uncared for, alone in the world and experience
separations. Business deals may go south, and progress is slow
if at all. Fears and insecurities can be magnified and life burdensome.
We may be called out on past actions. It is time to withdraw
from the world for a while and refocus on spiritual priorities.
Uranus-Moon
transits represent change, often unexpected in the home and emotional
life. It is a time during which we when we cannot expect stability
as there are too many shifts occurring. We may change our home,
emotional outlook and family situation. Other's may create or
demand change, and family members are often unreliable. It is
usually an emotionally trying time, but ultimately it can be
a time of freeing oneself in some way.
In the now infamous video of Sarah accepting money from the tabloid
reporter she stated that her finances were 'under stress.' There
is no doubt this is the case, as Pluto has conjuncted Sarah's
Saturn for the past several years and will come within one degree
of conjuncting it again this summer. Saturn-Pluto transits are
harsh and indicative of money shortages, worry, and the possibility
of some type of government restriction. Late July, Saturn squares
Sarah's Saturn in her second house of money and possessions.
Uranus is also squaring Saturn in her chart, another transit
indicative money issues and breaking away from old situations.
July represents a major financial/emotional low point.
One UK writer
states the failure of the Queen and the royal family to provide
her with a reasonable divorce settlement has now embarrassed
them both. It is reported that Sarah receives only about $30,000
US dollars a year, no doubt a paltry settlement for a once royal
person. Whatever the case, it will be a time of restriction,
worry and concern over debt.
Sarah's sun
sign is Libra and as Saturn re-enters Libra late July it will
be in this sign until October of 2012. Sarah will go through
many trials and tribulations as Saturn transits her own sign
for the first time since 1980-1983. Saturn through the first
house brings about a new found sense of personal self responsibility
and reliance, and often represents a period of obscurity lasting
for about seven years. There will be obstacles and blockages,
but as Saturn completes its cycle through the first house the
individual often becomes stronger and changes and decisions made
during this period are usually of lasting consequence and importance.
The individual can emerge a more somber and responsible person
with a new found sense of stability.
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