NASA rendering of an “earthlike planet” which scientists are studying as probable real planets which may yet be discovered in our lifetime. Will they be inhabited… and if so, what will inhabitants of those planets tell us about the endless influence of planetary energies?

We kicked off our work week on Monday with harmonic energy showing in the areas of Health, Spirituality, and New Ideas. This was a good day to take action on some new physical and spiritual health methods like an exercise class, a book discussion club, a study group at your church, etc. Uranus (New Ideas) appears twice once showing harmony, and once showing some emotional tension. What has you blocking these new ideas? Get to the root of that and get beyond it. This is a time to over-rule those comfortable feelings and move from your comfort zone to the next level in your life.

“…pay particular attention to the emotional tone of messages and conversations… prune and garden for growth”

On Tuesday we see Mercury and Pluto appearing twice in the astro-energy mix, so get ready to find a way to use communication for an important breakthrough. Interesting, though, that the Moon is opposing both of those planets today which means you need to pay particular attention to the emotional tone of messages and conversations. It could be that someone feels that what is being proposed is too “restrictive”. If this is the case then use your best negotiating skills which include listening and learning from body language. This same tactic will also help in your love life today.

Mid-week brings a mixed bag of astro-energies including emotional harmony with new ideas for growth, and a feeling that something is not right with plans to move ahead on Wednesday. Regarding change, you have to work hard to get past the “comfort zones” most people prefer to live within, and make sure that the way forward is carefully planned and checked. The same is true about the sudden idealistic consideration of adding in a new ‘Zodiac’ sign? For all of you questioning this sudden acquisition—-before you decide you are a Virgo vs. A Libra—-please wait. Remember it’s the planets that are in the position they are in at the time you take your first breath that actually determines what “Sign” you are. And that will never change. So if ‘Virgo’, or Libra, Scorpio etc. is your current zodiac sign—-hold on to that thought, everything for now, remains the same. This is the same in the workplace and at home. All relationships require growth, yes, just like any plant in a garden, but it’s the right kind of growth—growth that promotes a healthy balance within the structure. So… think about how can you water, prune and garden for growth?

Thursday brings feelings of tension with thoughts you have about abundance, but harmony with boundaries in love relationships. Huh? Sometimes you can’t move forward until you review and reset the right limits with current love interests, family and colleagues. All of these cross currents can create tension unless you manage things well on the Communication front. There’s a reason why millionaires are said to have “parlayed” (meaning “to speak”, from French), their way to fortune. If there’s one skill that it all comes down to it is communication, but that also assumes that you have prayed for discernment and done the hard work on “internal communication” — understanding and dealing with your own issues, first.

Nostradamus: A renowned 15th century Astrologer and alchemist, Michel de Nostradame is followed even to this day because of the uncanny predictions he published (Nostradamus in Les Prophéties de M. Michel Nostradamus, Paris, 1589)

Astro-Update from AstroDaija

Sunday finds the Moon (emotions) showing tension with Pluto (transformation) even as Venus (Love) shows harmony with it. This sets up some potential for relationship growth but both the male in the relationship, and your own “male” side has got to be on board. Sometimes one person wants to move forward, but the other doesn’t. If you’re ready for change and growth, but you mate isn’t, then dig deep for ways to relate. It takes two to tango, and so, two to grow together.

“In your gut, you know that moving ahead is the right thing to do… find a way to make it happen”

The workweek launches with Mars (Initiative) showing tension with both Uranus (new ideas), and Jupiter (growth) on Monday. Is something eating you about a new project on the table? Get to the bottom of that and get past it, because even though your limitations may feel comfortable — the boundaries you draw for yourself are restrictions for your own growth and not healthy in the long run. In your gut, you know that moving ahead is the right thing to do… find a way to make it happen.

Tuesday comes in quiet with the Moon showing tension with both Mars and Venus, while Mars works in conjunction with Scorpio. Someone around you may have a secret agenda today, and this can leave you feeling reluctant to get things started. That’s ok. But don’t let that intrude on your love life. Make no assumptions. Talk to you mate about behavior you like, and also any discomforting things and learn what is the motivation behind it. This brings understanding and you’ll be further ahead even if not in total agreement.

Mid-week and mid-month Wednesday finds your heart in the right place to help you take the steps you need in your life. Always follow the true pure messages of your heart. Emotions tell you a lot about yourself and other people. Politicians often seek to mask their true emotions, so people don’t see what they really want to do. Know what you want. Know what the people you care about want. Then follow your heart and pray for discernment.

Energy, Colors, Suns, and Galaxies: NASA and other space telescopes continue to reveal an intense, profound beauty in the Cosmos as shown in this beautiful color photo of “M82 Chandra” galaxy. What wonders are yet to be revealed?

Astro-Weekly Update…

Here comes Sunday, showing harmonies with Venus and Saturn. Sometimes, love likes restraint. Oh, there’s a time for wild abandon, but there’s also good days to know your boundaries, and this is one. Fix your mate’s favorite breakfast, then step back and give them some space. Meanwhile, take some time to puzzle over how you have been communicating your spiritual needs. It will not only be good for your health, but can lead you to some prosperous new ideas.

“Gut hunches and instinct will tell you more than brute logic this week.”

Monday starts out busy, with a New Moon initiating the week and harmonies along with Jupiter and Mars. This is the time to get things done, in late Summer before the Fall rush, at work. You will encounter the usual blockages by those who fear change and growth, but don’t let that stop you. As long as your plans are in the best interests of your business you should proceed. Romantic life is another story. This is not the day your love life is “going places.” Give it time. Love is like growing a garden — it takes patience.

Live could throw you a few curve balls on Tuesday with tension crackling in the air. Pluto, planet of transformation, appears four times — squaring off with Venus, showing tension with the Sun, and a mixed bag with the Moon. Emotionally, this can leave you feeling that something’s going to happen, but that you don’t have a handle on it. Pray and meditate on this — spiritual guidance is in order. What’s bothering you about your love life? You will need to solve this before you can move forward. Listen carefully to what your “emotional intelligence” is telling you. Gut hunches and instinct will tell you more than brute logic this week.

At midweek, we find just one celestial aspect in focus on Wednesday. The Moon (Emotions) is working in conjunction with Mercury (Communication). This is a good opening for you to work things out with those around you at work, and with your loved ones at home. When you feel you can talk to somebody, it makes all the difference in the world. Practice listening well. Most people simply wait to speak and miss key information that can help you learn about colleagues and friends, and get details you need for your success. Often a complaint in relationships is that he or she “doesn’t listen.” Can you do it? You will be better off when you do.

More Mysteries in the Heavens: A mapping of the galaxies, by NASA scientists, has enabled us to learn more about what is called the “fabric of the universe” including “dark matter.” Of this, scientists have said that these discoveries confirm, “that our cosmos is much, much stranger than we ever imagined.”

Astro-Weekend Update…

Sunday dawns with a sense that you can talk about some great plans you have with those you love. The planets are aligned for you to kick off a new project, schedule that vacation, or take on some new work at church or with a social group. Don’t be nervous about talking about your own ideas. Explain them well and listen to input from others. You also have an opportunity today to examine what has been causing some stress in your love life. Are you on a path that feels right with your Spirit?

“Have a reality check with yourself and stay focused on the important things in life.”

Monday starts the week with good energy in the areas of mew ideas for expansion — as long as you factor in any key limitations. Usually this means you have to stay with your budget, as you launch a new work plan. Listen to your feelings. Huh? This is like listening to gut hunches — usually right. But sometimes there are old emotions that surface to block your way. Your job is to discern the difference and act accordingly.

You can reach a key turning point in your love life on Tuesday, but you have be willing to examine any tension within regarding growth. Growth? That’s what a relationship is all about — growing together as a team. One unit that works together on all that life throws your way. Sometimes we get complacent and don’t want to “change”. But to grow, and go forward in life, you and your relationships need to develop and things do change when that happens. Embrace your new opportunities.

At midweek, someone you love can help you breakthrough some things that are holding you back. Wednesday presents an interesting mix of energies and some signs that your emotions may be getting in the way of your well being. What’s that mean? Well, for one, what feels good isn’t always the right thing to do. Then on the flips side, if you put things off because you “don’t feel like it,” then you might just be closing an important doorway. Have a reality check with yourself and stay focused on the important things in life.

For centuries, Astrologers and Astronomers (the two pursuits were combined in earlier times) used Astrolabes, or “Cosmolabes”, to calculate the angles — aspects — between key planets which influence us in our own sphere.

Astro-Weekend Update…

Sunday, Father’s Day in the US, comes in showing a harmony for emotional communication — perfect for your interaction with Dad. Do not be hesitant to show what you feel — this will lift your spirit and be good for your help. The Moon (emotions) also shows a bit of tension today with Mars (Initiation), so enjoy the day as a celebration — this is not a fortuitous time to launch a new project. Remember to listed to emotions and be informed by them, but don’t allow them to block you from what must done.

“Your life is your own masterpiece, and it is actually healthy to use a certain degree of nerve as you create your personal future.”

Monday starts the work week off busy with 10 aspects to consider. Our harmonies today are workin with the energy of healthy personal strengths to get things going at work and home. That’s the Spirit that can lead to a transformation in how you see things and operate. As usual in life, you come up against some resistance to new ideas for growth. Many people fear change. But change is what makes the world go round, and embracing it will make you successful.

On Tuesday, there’s tension in the air — welcome it. Huh? Tension is a part of life which may be quite positive, as in the creative tension of an artist, required to complete a masterpiece. Your life is your own masterpiece, and it is actually healthy to use a certain degree of nerve as you create your personal future. There’s a tug and pull between limitations and growth. New ideas and transformation. What new ideas will you uncover that will get you beyond a blockage in your love life? Enjoy the challenge — that’s Life.

About Astrological Aspects: As you know, I report regularly on the planetary aspects and how those interacting energies influence us here on Earth. In astrology, an aspect is an angle the planets make to each other in horoscopes and each day in the heavens above. They indicate focal points in the horoscope where the energies involved are given extra emphasis. The astrological aspects are said to influence affairs on Earth according to millennia of astrological tradition.

Celebrate Our Milky Way: NASA has used its Hubble Space Telescope, an infrared view from the Spitzer Space Telescope, and an X-ray view from the Chandra X-ray Observatory to create one multiwavelength picture of the Milky Way — our home galaxy that is one of billions in the heavens above.

Astro-Weekend Update…

Saturday kicks off the weekend with the Moon dancing in trine with Venus… planet of love. Whoo Hooo.  You know what to do.  The Moon (emotions) also shows harmony with Mercury (planet of Communication) today.  Great.  Love and Communication.  At the core, this deep dialog with your mate and those you love is what it’s all about.  Don’t hold back.  Talk about what is in your heart.  Do what needs to be done.

“Remember that tension brings good focus on important details in your life. Embrace the tension.”

Sunday finds the Moon squaring off with Pluto, working in conjunction with Uranus and Jupiter and showing tensions with both Mars and Mercury. Ok… focus first on the emotional energy of new ideas and expansion.  Emotional energy?  Yes, your mind can think of new ways to proceed in your love relationships, and career — but it is when you feel good about moving forward that progress will happen.  Figure out your roadblocks, deal with them, then you can move forward.

The week starts out busy on Monday, as the Moon dances in harmony with the Sun. There’s some tension in the air, and that’s good.  Remember that tension brings good focus on important details in your life.  Embrace the tension.  Remember that creative tension is behind all inventions, and you should not block it because it is the key both to health and the success of your love life.  Work with good tension (creative tension) and seek to understand and so banish unproductive tension (holding a grudge) from your life.

Tuesday brings a lot of celestial energy to bear with the Moon dancing in trine with Saturn, Mars, and Pluto, and in harmony with Neptune and Chiron. Simultaneously, Mars stands in opposition with Chiron.  This sets up a pattern where you are close to settling something in your life that will do you much good — but there is one more hurdle to jump before you can get there.  What hurdle?  Communication with those close to you will bring this into sharper focus.  Seek to learn what has held you back so far, then set a course to “break through” that wall.

Midweek we find Mercury (Communication) again playing a key role, on Wednesday squaring off with Neptune (Spirituality). What concerns of the Spirit can you surface to smooth the way in your life?  At work, this could be the spirit of getting things done — just plow through it.  At home, this could be the spirit of healing and finishing any things that have become baggage and so are holding you back.  How?  Honest, heartfelt communication where a big part of it is listening.  Not waiting to speak… just listening.

The Ways of the Universe: NASA’s Hubble Telescope and other projects continue to bring us wondrous and humbling images of far away galaxies — a colorful kaleidoscope of Light, and a mirror of the past. Most of the stars you see in the sky are indications of their light from hundreds of years ago. Energy, Light, Time all interwoven — the Communication of the Cosmos.

Astro-Weekend Update…

As the weekend begins, Saturday brings a time for some action — within bounds. Stick to your budget, but enjoy a day out.  Or, finish that project… on time and on budget.  You may be short on talk, and long on action.  Great.  Get things done — don’t let anything get in the way.  You can do it at a relaxed, weekend pace.  Remember to enjoy the day too… as you seize it.

Sunday brings a nice harmony of Venus and Mars — Male and Female energies of Love and Initiation. Celebrate that.  Take a long walk with your mate and enjoy the early Spring sunshine.  This is also a time to communicate well about plans for the future.  They don’t have to be big plans…  just dream together about the future.

Monday starts the week with some blockage in the areas of Venus, Saturn, and Uranus. Have a look at how new ideas with some practical options for your love life.  The natural harmonies today are in the areas of spirituality and health.  Emotionally there’s a good chance for progress once you embrace a new approach with those close to you.

As Tuesday rolls in we see emotional opportunities for growth via communication. Good communication is always the key to unlocking the education you need to move forward.  In order to do your part, you have to be prepared and settled emotionally, and that comes from both the heart and the spirit.  Remember to listen — to your mate and to your heart.

Starburst Galaxy captured by NASA’s Hubble Telescope

What a week — we’ve made it to Friday. And Friday looks interesting as the Moon (Emotions) works with Pluto (Transformation) to bring about an energy where you can make some real changes. Venus is also working well with Pluto… and you know what that means — transformation is possible on Friday in your Love life. Follow your heart.

“On Saturday, the Moon is looking a little wild — no doubt emotions are raw after a very unusual week. “

Earlier in the week, The Moon (Emotions) was in a conjunction with Chiron (The Healer), and also working well with Mercury (Communication), and the Sun (Personality). Thus the energy was aligned well for you to “clear the air” at work, with your family, and in your romantic life. How did that go? Remember the Mercury is also in Retrograde (through Oct. 15th), so listen carefully, and double check any negotiations that are on paper.

On Saturday, the Moon is looking a little wild — no doubt emotions are raw after a very unusual week. But also on Saturday, the Moon makes nice with Mars and Saturn, but gets jiggy with the Sun. This can set up a situation where you must stress practicality (rent a a movie instead of going out, or cook a good meal instead of going to a restaurant), against your own idea of what would be fun. That’s OK. Practicality is a good thing now… if only the bankers and wall street had common sense in the last few years.

On Sunday, the Moon is making nice with Venus… the planet of Love. Grab some while you can. It’s not a good time to make new plans and discuss new projects… just kick back and relax for a nice relaxing Fall weekend day. I know, I know… sometimes it’s hard to rest, but resting will actually recharge you for all thos projects you have been thinking about.

Monday — Columbus Day — is looking a little off kilter. First, there’s Mercury (Communication) having a little problem with Venus (Love) — not much love is returned to you when you make your announcements today… know what I’m saying? The Moon then, is squaring off with Pluto… the planet of transformation. Ask yourself how you might be emotionally “blocking” (usually anger) something that can actually bring you needed renewal. Are you avoiding seeing an old friend? Holding a grudge against someone in the family? Clear it. The only person it is holding back is you.