Here’s to a lucky “Friday The 13th” for you. After a busy week, celestially speaking, the heavens are relatively quiet today with the Moon showing harmony with Chiron (Healing energy), and Neptune (Spiritual energy). Have you noted that the body tends to heal itself, and this is proven time and again by placebo tests that Doctors report? Where does that healing energy come from? Well, we’re amazing beings when it comes to how a positive spirit contributes to health of body… and by extension, health in relationships. Today will be good for that. We’re also seeing a little stress with Uranus — the planet of new ideas — so you can wait until next week to implement. Spark them? Sure, but just enjoy a good friday as we head into the weekend — and save the new plans for when you approach the next week.

“There is natural tension surrounding these opportunities, because of the state of the Global economy. But remember that when there is crisis… there is also opportunity. And “creative tension” is a good way to get things done.”

Earlier this week, it was a busy day for the Moon… and you will notice that much of what goes on daily has to do with lunar activity. Most people are acquainted with Sun signs — your birth sign and a symbol for the personality. But our lunar friend is in control of emotions which are they key to most goings on among humans on earth. There was an opportunity to stand in there, and get through the waves to the smooth spot at work, and at home. The Moon’s position showed creative tension with seven planets in the areas of growth, initiative, spirituality, and practicality at midweek.

On Saturday, the Moon is squaring off with Mercury (Communication), but playing nice with both Pluto (Transformation), and the Sun (Personality). This makes for a balanced start to your weekend as you sip your morning coffee with potential for renewal, depending how you plan your activities. Notice I said “activities”, since the tension with Mercury indicates today is not a time for talk… but a time for action. How so? One example would be to go to a local health club and take a nice dip in the pool. There’s transformation for you.

On Sunday, the Moon squares off with Mars, and also with Jupiter — a day when you might be considering action for Growth and Prosperity this year. There is natural tension surrounding these opportunities, because of the state of the Global economy. But remember that when there is crisis… there is also opportunity. And “creative tension” is a good way to get things done. Enjoy a long walk with your partner, and make some plans. Remember… if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

Relative sizes of the terrestrial planets, from left to right: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Mercury (Communication) is particularly active right now, Astrologically.

Welcome to Thursday. The Moon (Emotions) is dancing well in the heavens with both Pluto (Transformation), and Venus (Love) today. Hmmmm… a good time to have that talk with your romantic partner that can deepen your relationship. What talk? Well, talking about precisely what you each are feeling. That’s right. Feelings — remember those? Take a break from your busy week, pour a glass of wine and chat comfortably about them. With Pluto involved, there’s also a sense of renewal — and that is good for your partnership.

You’re in the mood for a new way to work things out, and you find you can communicate well about it.

Earlier in the week, the Moon was working well with Mercury (Communication), and Chiron (Healing), so you may expect some good news about health related matters for you or someone close to you. The Moon and the Sun (Personality) are also working well together today — another sign that you’re feeling healthy. Interestingly, both the Moon and Sun are a bit agitated with Jupiter (Growth), so today is not the right time to make plans to expand a project, or increase spending.

Friday looks interesting. The Moon (Emotions) is dancing well with Uranus (New Ideas), and Mercury (Communication) is working well with Pluto (Renewal). So far so good. You’re in the mood for a new way to work things out, and you find you can communicate well about it. But the Moon (Emotions) is squaring off with Neptune (Spirituality), and that can leave an uneasy feeling when it comes to Faith. What’s Faith got to do with it? Everything. At work, and in your romance relationships, Spiritual energy is of the essence.

And this weekend, Mercury is again active — making nice with Pluto (Transformation), but showing stress with Jupiter (Growth). Isn’t that a common thing that happens in our life? We want to bring about positive change, but we’re nervous about how the growth it requires might stretch us. All change is stress. But, positive growth (a promotion at work, a deeper commitment in our love live) is the kind of change where the temporary stress is worth it.

Full Moon as the City goes to sleep.

Welcome to a Full Moon Wednesday — full of energy, and full of promise. The Moon is also at odds with the Sun today, so you can use some of its energy to help you overcome any current weaknesses you may have. Been procrastinating? Get er done. Putting off talking with your mate about an important relationship matter? Get it off the to-do list. You have the energy and now is the best time to make it happen.

Thursday is also a time when the Moon shows some tension with Neptune, and the Sun brings out a nervousness with the energy of Saturn. This can make for trust issues, and a desire to break out of restrictions.

When you have a lot of energy, how do you use it? It’s a Full Moon Thursday, and so you can use its energy and heightened awareness for success in your endeavors. There’s also a sense of completion about it, so you may find this a good time to wrap up a project or two. Thursday is also a time when the Moon shows some tension with Neptune, and the Sun brings out a nervousness with the energy of Saturn. This can make for trust issues, and a desire to break out of restrictions. Follow your gut instinct. Usually your intuition (Male or Female) will tell you whom and what you can trust.

Ever feel like you just couldn’t find the right words? Well that could have happened yesterday, since the Moon (Emotions) was at odds with Mercury (Communication). That’s ok. Even when words seem to flow right out of your mouth or through your keyboard, it is always a good idea to let important communications “sit” for a day or two. Sleep on it. The Moon was also dancing well with Chiron (Healing), so it is a good time to meditate on what you’ve been feeling… and get over it.

This week, the cosmos are showing a tendency for emotional stress regarding the tension between restriction and growth. Ever feel like you were “boxed in”? This can be something as simple as not having enough budget to compete a project the way you want to do it, or something larger like being stuck in a dead-end job. Sometimes romantic relationships can seem stifling. The opportunity in all that is growth. But to get there you’ve got to take a bit of risk. Go to your boss and ask for more funds in such a way he or she sees you believe in the project. Go to your loved one and talk about ways to keep your relationship growing. Make sure you listen, too.