Hurricane in the Heavens: Think of the immense, uncalcuable energy at play in this distant “whirlpool” Galaxy with its companion Galaxy of millions of Stars as caught by NASA’s deep space photography. All is energy, in the Universe.

Astro-Weekend Update…

Saturday arrives with some lingering tension, though the Moon is working now in conjunction with Mars to bring a feeling of progress to the table. Again, understanding emotional discord — getting to the root of it, is what’s called for now. Remember that what we see in others, is often a mirror of our own self — our projections. Use this wisdom to look in your own mirror so you can grow and move on. Full Moon energy is available to you today as you harvest what you began months earlier.

Remember that good, creative tension is what it takes to get things done.

Sunday finds the Moons emotional energies working well with Pluto — planet of Transformation. This is a sign that some of the tension you are feeling can be changed into something good. How? That’s the key question, and while the specific answer varies from person to person — there are some other clues today too. Emotional growth is being restricted by something Spiritual in nature. You can get beyond it, but you need to take some good, healthy, steps forward — have a good look in the self-help section of your favorite bookstore.

Monday users in February, as Winter cycles toward Spring. Today is a good day to talk things over and listen well, as the Moon dances in trine with Mercury. But Mercury is showing some tension with Jupiter — planet of expansion — so it is not the best day to propose new initiatives. Instead check in on projects, and relationships, and enjoy the collaboration and conversation. It will do you good.

Tuesday finds some sparks of tension in the air as the Moon works well with Mars — planet of beginnings — but shows some stress with five other planets. Remember that good, creative tension is what it takes to get things done — a hurricane of helpful energy may be generated and used wisely. You need a certain nerve to forge ahead. But don’t press too hard today, instead, take it easy. You will get more started by taking practical, well planned, small steps toward your goals. Save the bold moves for the right timing.

Golden Light: Light above is what brings the energy to all things in our world — good as Gold. Biblical wisdom explains that God is Light. This NASA show shows a distant galaxy sending gold Light our way.  Behave as Children of Light.

Astro-Weekend Update…

On Saturday, things get a bit busy in the heavens, heading into the weekend. The Moon shows harmony with Mercury, Pluto and Jupiter, but some stress with the Sun, Saturn, Venus, Uranus, and Mars. And, meanwhile, Mercury shows some stress with Chiron. That’s your key — Communication. Trust your instincts for when to speak and what to say. Sometimes the best way to proceed is to relax and roll with what comes — Saturdays are great for that.

“Communicating thoroughly and clearly up front will be key to your success.”

On Sunday, the Sun finds harmony with Saturn, while the Moon likes Uranus by squares off with Chiron, and Neptune. You will find some success at enjoying a simple new get-away… in town at a new spot in the city for coffee, or an affordable one day get-away in the country. We also see Mercury (Communication) at odds with both Neptune and the Moon. You will feel better when you speak about something you have been holding inside. Get it out, and move on.

Monday starts the week with the Moon in trine with Saturn, the Sun, and Venus. It’s also squaring off with Jupiter. The triple trine works in your favor to dazzle those close to you with your practical advice. Meanwhile Venus (Love) pops up again, this time showing tension with Uranus. You will find that someone close needs some emotional support.

Tuesday comes in quiet with four celestial aspects in play. The Moon likes Mars, so you can get things launched today. Ready to start that new project? Make sure you pay attention to communication, negotiation, and the most important skill for it — listening. There’s some stress showing with Mercuray (Communication), and that’s usually the case when a new initiative moves people out of their “comfort zones.” Communicating thoroughly and clearly up front will be key to your success.

“As above so below” goes the ancient saying, and the heavens can be a mirror of our world and all its energies as this intriguing photo from NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope shows. The Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy to our own Milky Way galaxy, in some ways resembles a large world in the cosmos.

Astro-Weekend Update…

Saturday finds two astro-aspects brought to bear on the weekend, with the Moon showing tension with Uranus, and in opposition with Mars. You might be feeling you don’t want to do anything new today… just hang out in comfortable clothes at the coffee shop in the bookstore. It’s a perfect day for that… wind down and debrief after the holidays. Isn’t that what weekends are for?

“And, as life goes on, aren’t we all continually launching idea arrows, starting new projects, and taking new approaches to problems?”

Sunday shows some tension in the area of communicating about matters that might feel restrictive. One example — staying on budget. Listening well, and cooperating in the best Spirit of compromise can get you where you need to go. Remember to first consider what you are feeling and deal with it. Don’t hold any grudges. Speak your truth honestly and quietly. Then do what’s best for God, your relationships, and your self.

On Monday, the Moon joins forces with Jupiter, planet of abundance to indicated a time when breakthroughs may come. How so? Well nothing comes to you except through communication, so practice listening and speaking well — it is the secret to all success. There’s a bit of tension in the area of “restrictions” today. Feeling a mid-month budget pinch? Remember to plan ahead, and that it all works out in the end.

The Moon shows some stress with Mars on Tuesday. Recall that there is good stress in life, like that in a bow before you launch an arrow. And, as life goes on, aren’t we all continually launching idea arrows, starting new projects, and taking new approaches to problems? So remember to use any gut reaction to what you need to do, as the kind of stress that makes you attentive, and ready for growth. The heavens also indicate you should have a look at your love relationship today — what stress can you set to rest there?

Nova Blue and Red: The large pink area in upper right is part of N76, a large star forming region, while the blue wisp at bottom is remnants of a large Super Nova explosion — composite of several images taken by NASA’s Hubble Telescope.

Astro-Weekend Update…

Saturday looks like a fun one as emotions are lined up for Love. Whoo hooo. But there are some stress indicators too, so after the lovin pay some attention to health communication. You know… where you talk about some deep stuff. Hey, there’s more to romance than just sex, and one of life’s great rewards is connecting on a Spiritual level. That’s good for the health of the relationship… and your own health too.

Just like work-outs are good for the body, so reading, meditation, prayer and other activities are good for the soul.

On Sunday, the Moon dances in trine with Uranus a sign that you feel open to new possibilities. How will you explore them? An outing to a new part of town… or stay in and learn more about your mate? We also see the Moon (emotions) squaring off with Chiron, Neptune and Jupiter. This indicates some emotional roadblocks for growth that could go against your Spiritual health. Pray. Meditate. Feel, deal, then heal.

Monday looks a bit quiet, but a good day to seize the iniative and get things rolling. Interesting to see Venus working in conjunction with the Sun, while the Moon shows tension with both. One possibility here is that you might not be paying attention to your gut instincts. It’s sometime easier to go with your head (ie. “everyone loves my proposal”) than to listen to intuition. Don’t make that mistake.

Tuesday sees the Moon in triple harmony with Chiron, Neptune and Jupiter. I always like this alignment because it brings a healthy energy for spiritual growth. But even though the energy potential is there — you have to do some work, fun as it may be. Just like work-outs are good for the body, so reading, meditation, prayer and other activities are good for the soul. Don’t be blocked from exploring some new ideas.

Eclipse of the Moon: Just as the New Year wipes clean the old year, so a Lunar Eclipse, like the one that happened last Thursday, brings a moment of change, hope and Truth to bear on us all. The effect is even more striking due to the heightened intensity of a full Blue Moon for the eclipse. This is the perfect energy to use as you transform your goals and ambitions for the New Year.Astro-Weekend Update…

Astro-Weekend Update…

Happy New Year! The residual effects of the Full Blue Moon Eclipse of Thursday should be felt throughout the weekend and into next week. It comes with very astute timing as we end the first decade of a new millenium — Eclipses are times to take a personal look at your personal and public life, find what must change, and proceed accordingly.  Blue Moons, happen rarely, and in conjunction with a Full Moon can bring the energy you need for transformation in your life.

On Saturday, we see the Moon playing well with Saturn, Venus in tension with Neptune, and some other stress indicators. One is between the Moon (Emotions) and Venus again — the planet of love and romance.  What can you address spiritually that will be good for your relationships with mates?  There may be something of a practical matter to discuss.  Get it out of the way early — then enjoy the rest of the holiday.

“Change is always a bit of challenge.  But good change means good growth — and that’s what you need.”

On Sunday we see Mars, planet of initiative, appearing twice — at odds with Pluto, but in conjunction with the Moon. This translates to you feeling that changes must be made to embrace the New Year, but that this is not without a little stress.  Change is always a bit of challenge.  But good change means good growth — and that’s what you need.  Get to the root of what’s bothering you, and you will learn the keys to break through what might hold you back.

Monday begins harmoniously with the Moon dancing in trine with four spheres — Pluto, Venus, Mercury, and the Sun. This is a great way to start the week, and means that you can find ways to communicate, today, that can lead to breakthroughs with those close to you.  Venus, while emotionally pleased, is showing stress with Jupiter — planet of Growth.  Ask yourself how you might grow this year in your love relationships, and what hurdles you can leap over.

Tuesday shows some tension as the realities of work and projects take hold after the holidays. Time to focus in on work, and have a good look at ways to address challenges for practical growth… in the workplace, and also at home.  Did you make some resolutions?  That’s great… now the hard work of keeping them begins. But if you remember that work, can also be “play” — the job will go easier, and you’ll have more fun.