This NASA image shows Mars — the Red Planet — known in Astrology to bring the energies of initiative and the spirit to get things done. In romance it represents Male energy, or “yang” — one half of the dancing duo that forms relationships and the universal Tao itself.

Weekend Astro Update

The Weekend finds emotions working overtime along a spiritual healing pathway as you take certain steps, Saturday,  that can lead to a breakthrough. It’s the holiday season, so it will be good to contact old friends and family you have not heard from in a while. There is a definite link between your spiritual well-being and your good health. Emotional closeness is good for your heart. So catch the feelings of the season, move to make any amends that are necessary, and reestablish contact with important people in your life. That’s getting into and creating the true Holiday Spirit.

“You may discover some important emotional blocks this coming week, when you choose to look carefully at what truly matters most, to you.”

Sunday dawns bringing a tranquil day to the busy holiday season where we find the Moon dancing in harmony with both Mercury (Communication), and Venus (Love). Think — Communication & how you communicate or ‘show’ Love. Isn’t “love”, being connected, and giving what the holiday season is about? Isn’t Love what lives in the hearts of those who find their true way in life? Of course, there are always other tensions, but just remember that just as a piano cannot make music unless tension is placed on the inner strings creating the perfect pitch, so goes the good sort of tension that enters your everyday life. Deal quickly with negative tension, but celebrate that which allows you to work on and work out, creating your own music.

Monday launches busily with Mercury and Mars appearing twice and also Pluto — planet of transformation — in a rare blend of energies that should bring you good fortune today. Concentrate on messages about plans for progress, and you will achieve an important breakthrough in a particular area of your life that matters most to you. The Moon (emotions) also lends its strength to this process working in conjunction with Jupiter (growth) and Uranus (new ideas) to help stoke the flames as you move full speed ahead. Seize this day.

You may discover some important emotional blockages on Tuesday, & throughout the remainder of Mercury Retrograde, when you choose to look carefully at what matters most to you. Many people would rather bury, or put off communication and tasks that don’t exactly make them feel good. Rather, make a conscious choice to embrace challenging feelings, emotions and conversations. Whether with yourself or with others, move your challenges to the top of your priority & “to do” list. The sooner you deal with things, people, issues, challenges, and all things that are bothersome or worrisome, you’ll be better able to enjoy your life and especially the holiday season. It’s all about ‘feeling’, ‘dealing’ and ‘healing’. In many ways, life is a series of tests for all of us, and they are not all peaceful and pleasant. But you are a stronger and healthier person when you deal directly with your own concerns and those of the people whom you love in the proper way, the way that serves you & all concerned, well.

Saturn, our only planet with distinct bounding rings (as captured by NASA’s Hubble Telescope), reminds us of the harmony we achieve when in balance within our boundaries. Countries have borders. Real estate has property lines. And so too, relationships have bounds and limits to be respected, including the values and principles of your mate.

Weekend Astro-Update

The weekend dawns Saturday, with a feeling in the air of embracing abundance. We are in challenging times, & especially during the holidays, when it’s easy to feel challenged about staying on a budget, dealing with less in the IRA and 401K, you certainly don’t want to even think about borrowing from those areas. The trick is to look around you and celebrate all the abundance within our natural resources, still here, surrounding us every day. Life itself is abundant. In the US, things are still in more generously abundant than anywhere else in the world. Celebrate this in your Spirit, offer gratitude.

“Pay special attention to your emotions and in particular to any subconscious assumptions you may have made.”

On Sunday we find Mercury (Communication) working in conjunction with Pluto (Transformation) — a clear indication that your discussions and social events will be very important for you in the upcoming weeks ahead, when. A mystery could be solved, although you may not recognize this until later in the month, during Mercury Retrograde. There’s a certain balance about you as the Moon (Emotions) works with the Sun (Power & Personality) enabling your light to shine, even over the most dark & difficult places. You’re feeling good about your circumstances & within your environment. Take a moment to pay special attention to your partner today, doing so will smooth out any tension.

The work-week launches with a mixed bag of astro-energies & influences as the Moon squares off with Jupiter and Uranus, dancing in harmony with Neptune and Chiron on Monday. It’s also working in conjunction with Mars (Action) planet of initiative, helping you forge ahead even though there’s some resistance to your new ideas. You overcome any stress with strength of Spirit, recognizing that a certain amount of ‘positive tension’ is necessary to actually get the work done & keep it interesting by allowing you to apply your individual creativity.  Seize the week.

Tuesday finds a recurrent of boundaries as the holiday season forges ahead, & romance is looking hot for the day. What boundaries? Budgets still remain one kind of “restriction”, and in relationships, each person sets up their own “parameters.” Once you establish, accept and are able to respect these boundaries, your life goes much more smoothly, allowing you actually, more freedom. Pay special attention to your emotions, avoid  subconscious assumptions. Being presumptuous only creates mind freaks & emotional melt downs, and really how does that help you or your situation? It doesn’t!

Mercury Retrograde on Friday! We’ll talk more about that next week!
Aloha!!

On this Thanksgiving week we take another look at Jupiter, planet of abundance, shown here with one of its 63 confirmed moons. When Jupiter exerts its pull, we find energy for growth and fruitful living.

Astro Update… the Week Ahead

Here comes Sunday with a good outlook for some new plans you may have for the holidays. There’s always a bit of emotion at this time of year, and excitement is in the air as the family looks forward to getting together. Make sure your key relationships don’t get lost in the rush. Your success will come as you include loved ones in your plans and honor their feelings too.

“…sometimes we block essential connections because of certain emotions we are feeling. Don’t.”

Monday launches somewhat quietly with an emotional need for boundaries today. What boundaries? Well, it can be as simple as sticking to a budget for the holiday celebrations, or it can be about your mate needing some space. Remember if any anger flares, that anger is often a cover for pain. So listen well and do the “love work” that is required and which is part of your life destiny.

Think about how your Spirit for life brings about healthy love relationships on Tuesday. Support, counsel, and help come from family, friends and mates. But sometimes we block these essential connections because of certain emotions we are feeling. Don’t. Embrace the support of those around you and even celebrate it. This is how you break through the roadblocks.

At Midweek, your plans have been made, you look forward to seeing the family and having a few days off on holiday as your Wednesday plays out. Emotionally you seem to be blocking out some key limitations which you must respect. This can be as simple as accomodating an in-law at dinner. Break through it, make compromise and move ahead… life is short, and holding onto anxiety is not good for your health.

Jupiter, planet of growth and abundance, as photographed by NASA’s Hubble Telescope with its three largest Moons shown as dark spots. In the photo, Io, Ganymede, and Callisto appear across the planet’s face. Jupiter is abundant in Moons — these are 3 of 63 confirmed Moons. Jupiter appears in pastel colors in this photo because the observation was taken in near-infrared light.

Astro-Weekend Update…

Sunday sees the planets align in a good configuration for romance, on a nice fall weekend. Whoo hoo. Light the fire, and celebrate what you have together in this fast fleeting thing known as life. Love is an emotional and Spiritual celebration of those who join you on this journey. It can lead to unexpected transformations — changing where you live, your career, and even what you stand for. What greater purpose is there than this gift from God?

“Solve tensions in your love-life with good listening skills which include “hearing” what the other says and also understanding them emotionally and non-verbally. Listen this way intently.”

The week launches on Monday with a bit of an emotional block for communication. Ask yourself what is holding you back from telling someone something important? Then work your way around that roadblock and get on with the tasks at hand. You will find a better reception when you work within boundaries today — at work this means staying on budget even when you believe a new project is in order.

Tuesday comes in a bit quiet as the Moon works in conjunction with Jupiter (Growth) and Uranus (New Ideas) to set up motivation for progress. At work look for ways to build upon past success to carry you forward. There also appears to be a bit of tension in your love life today. Solve that with good listening skills which include “hearing” what the other says and also understanding them emotionally and non-verbally. Listen this way intently.

By mid-week, the energy picks up again and we see Mercury (Communication) appearing three times in the mix on Wednesday. Mercury likes restrictions today, but has a bit of tension within your love life. Emotionally, you feel the need to talk, but just realize that some boundaries are good. People need their space. Giving that to a loved one is not always easy, but at the right times it is rewarding. There is no way to force the transformation you seek. It has to come with mutual agreements and acceptance.

Wondrous Planets: This image from the Hubble Space Telescope in 2005 shows Pluto, its moon Charon (below and right of center) and two newly discovered moons to the right. All the planets exert influence (gravity, etc.) on one another… and so upon Earth.

Time changed, falling back one hour, on a sleepy Fall Sunday. We also saw the Moon (Emotions) working in conjunction with Mars (Initiation) to bring the right mood to get things done. These can be home projects, shopping, cleaning, or maybe some work on a work project to get the jump on the week ahead. Venus is also glowing on Sunday, so you might even add in some love spice to the mix this week.

“Emotionally, you can make a breakthrough at work which could lead to a transfer or promotion, and in your relationship you could come to new understandings about where you’re going.”

Monday starts off a bit slow with a feeling of staying safe within boundaries in the air. This is not the day to make a risky move at work, or even at home. There’s a time for change, and also a time to stay the course and let it run. You also have an opportunity to look at some tension in your relationships today. Learn more about it by listening carefully to those you love.

On Tuesday, we find the Moon working in conjunction with Pluto — planet of transformation. What does that mean? Emotionally, you can make a breakthrough at work which could lead to a transfer or promotion, and in your relationship you could come to new understandings about where you’re going. How does it happen? Celestially, we also see the Moon (Emotions) in harmony with Chiron and Neptune — healthy spirituality. Emotions provide the impetus, and the Spirit carries us forward.

Midweek dawns with a note of tension in the air on Wednesday. Remember that a certain amount of tension — even stress — is what is required to get things done. Think of shooting an arrow — no tension in the bow, and the arrow goes nowhere. Deadlines bring a kind of tension too. You will need to communicate well today, and that means really listening, to get what you need to do completed. Even though you might feel boxed in, that won’t last forever. Just do what you know is right.

Planets of other Stars: NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has discovered carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of a planet orbiting another star. This artist’s concept shows purple rings around it — evidence of carbon dioxide, and also of the possibility of life.

Weekend Astro-Update

Happy Halloween on Sunday, a day when it is best to roll with things and enjoy the holiday. Emotionally, there’s an opportunity to examine what’s holding you back in your romantic relationship. As always, this will require that you get any emotional roadblocks out of the way of your communication. Remember that the Truth will always come out, so it’s best to deal with things from the bright spot of your heart — sooner, rather than later.

“Emotionally, we like staying in our “comfort zone.” Get out of it.”

Monday rolls in with Pluto, planet of transformation, playing a triple roll — it’s in harmony with the Moon (Emotions), which in turn is in harmony with Venus (Love), so some of your relationship “work” can pay off today. But there’s still a bit of tension in the area of Communication, so use the “love light” to speak your truth quietly and clearly. Follow your gut instincts… intuition plays an important role today.

On Tuesday, the Election Day in the USA, we see an emotional opposition with Jupiter — the planet of Jupiter. This make sense, since just about every American agrees that our current debt and spending habits are unsustainable. Emotions are high and flowing toward leaders that will stand for prudent government. We also find emotional tension in the areas of Spiritual matters — another sign that spirits are running high and so some stress with all the viewpoints out there. Celebrate that — it’s what makes free people stronger.

Wednesday dawns with new purpose even though there are still some roadblocks in the way of progress. Emotionally, we like staying in our “comfort zone.” Get out of it. Neither a country, a state, a government, a business, or an individual can afford to ignore change and what is needed for growth toward wise values and goals. Pay careful attention to the ways of the Spirit today. Pray for discernment in politics, business, and in your home life.

Energy of Stars: This explosive release of energy from a star, packed the power of thousands of solar flares, as conceptualized by NASA which recorded the flare with its SWIFT Satellite. Flares release energy across the electromagnetic spectrum, and flares from our own Sun are capable of disrupting all communications on Earth, among other things..

Weekend Astro Update…

Sunday dawns with quiet certitude as your enjoyable day brings opportunities for growth. Talk with your mate about some new ideas for a quick outing. Go enjoy that bookstore. Have a good cup of coffee or tea. It is a time for entertaining all the new things you may create together. It is a day when your future shines brightly. What else are weekends all about?

“Remember — it’s healthy to be Spiritual. How to do this with your mate? Just talk about it.”

The work-week starts out with a lot of busy energy as Monday kicks off. There’s tension in the air, so remember to sort out the good kind and work with it. Good tension? Yes — like creative tension when you are working to solve something on a project. You will have a good gut instinct today about how to proceed, so use those good communication skills to put this across to your colleagues and mate.

Tuesday appears a bit quieter in the heavens as the Moon (Emotions) finds harmony with Saturn (Limitations), and the Sun (Personality) embraces transformation. Mercury is also nervous about growth, and this sets up a day when you would rather feel safe by sticking with what you know — staying in your comfort zone. That’s ok sometimes, but you need to make sure that your motivation is not simply fear of change. Breakthroughs come through growth.

At mid-week, we see the heavens becoming more active again, and Chiron (Health) and Neptune (Spirituality) will play key roles in your love relationship, on Wednesday. Remember — it’s healthy to be Spiritual. How to do this with your mate? Just talk about it. Even agnostics have a Spiritual position, and it is good for you to examine exactly where you stand. Life is a long series of learning about your principles, and so the choices you make. Pray.

The Universe on Fire: This galaxy, called Messier 82, or the “Cigar galaxy,” was previously known to host a hotbed of young, massive stars. According to NASA, the new Spitzer telescope image “reveals, for the first time, the “smoke” surrounding those stellar fires.”

Sunday finds Mercury (Communication) active twice — showing tension with Jupiter, and harmony with the Moon. You feel like you need to talk with someone, but there might be some areas out of bounds. Meanwhile we also show some favorable aspects for Spiritual health and so honest communication will do you good. Let your personality shine, but follow you gut and don’t push to much today.

“Trust your gut instincts as you work through new ideas for ways to get ahead.”

The work-week begins with a busy set of cosmic energies in play on Monday, as the Moon shows harmony with Pluto and Venus, while Mercury is active three times. Even though you feel a little tension about revealing yourself today, when you talk honestly with the right people… it will be good with your health. Sometimes it’s hard to decide to go one step forward, or take a step back. Let your intuition guide you today, more than logic.

Tuesday finds the Sun (Personality) dancing in harmony with Neptune and Chiron. Give yourself some credit for the strength of Spirit you have forged. This has been a theme since Sunday, and there are reasons to celebrate. Sometimes we’re too busy to notice as adults, the “wins” we savored as a child. But even though the playing field changes there’s still the good fight each day. A successful project. Getting all the To Do list items done. And as you make all these gains you are winning — enjoy it.

Mid-week, emotional activity picks up as Jupiter (growth and prosperity) come into play on Wednesday. Growth is what a family, or a business needs to be secure and prosper. Trust your gut instincts as you work through new ideas for ways to get ahead. And, don’t let fear of change hold you back. Keep your spirit focused on your goals, and take the initiative necessary to get things moving, and to get things done.

Mysterious Galaxies: NASA photo showing weak distortions of the many distant faint blue galaxies all over the image, however, that indicates the existence of the dark matter ring.

Weekend Update…

Sunday brings the energy of Jupiter (Expansion), and Neptune (New Ideas) into the realm of emotional power. How many good ideas have you had on a Sunday? Write them down. Discuss them with your mate. We also find the Moon (Emotions) squaring off with Neptune and Chiron. No matter your religious belief, each soul you meet and yours as well can find roadblocks from time to time. Follow your heart and right guidance from a mentor you trust.

“…make plans for growth that will bring the transformation you seek.”

The week launches with the Moon sharing strengths with Saturn and Mercury on Monday. Some people navigate through the workplace on gut feelings more than others, but today is a good day to trust an inner hunch about how to communicate the design of an important plan you have. Trust the instinct you have about it. Remember that where teams are involved — whether two in a relationship, or several at work — the key is the right communication at the right time.

Tuesday sets up astro-energies where you feel a certain inner balance and health as you work through your day. The spirit with which you approach your tasks to today is important. Get an important message done and out of the way first. And remember that your love relationships are as important and more important than your career. Take a moment during a break to meditate and pray about your important values then enjoy the day.

Midweek, the Moon is working with Pluto (breakthrough) to set up the potential for a real gain on Wednesday. But you know the old saying, “no gain without pain?” Athletes understand that well, but for the rest of us it means that real progress never comes easy. You might feel boxed in by certain restrictions. Don’t let that chew you up inside. Instead make plans for growth that will bring the transformation you seek. You have time. You can do this.