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.

Planets of Our Solar System: In this NASA image you can get a good idea of our planets in the skies above — the family of celestial orbs that Astrologers watch to determine key interactions and their influences on earth. From bottom: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto.

The weekend rolls in with the Moon working in conjunction with both the energies of Uranus (New Ideas) and Jupiter (Growth), on Saturday. During warm days of Summer, you may have a lot of good ideas for how to develop both your property, and your key relationships. That’s good. But, don’t expect a break-through until you carefully examine all restrictions — both self-imposed and otherwise. Often the only roadblock lies within yourself. Seize the weekend.

“…you have to first discern any self imposed limitations… then break through them.”

Happy Independence day to all Americans on Sunday, as we see a bit of tension in the air. Remember that tension between planets can manifest as areas to look at in your relationships. So, today you have an opportunity to talk and really listen well to your mate about anything getting in the way of your progress. Things never stand still. It will be good for your health to reveal the way of the spirit so you can grow together.

Monday finds the Moon (emotions) squaring off with Mercury (communication), plus three harmonies and three stress points to deal with. When Mercury is involved, this is a sign for you to exercise all good communication skills, both those for sharing yourself with others, and particularly for listening well. The three keys for your growth today are Love, Spirit, and Health. When you exercise your love at the Spiritual level (beyond lust), it brings you great blessings in life. You will find that whatever you thought was holding you back will melt away.

We find just two aspects of focus on Tuesday, as the Moon dances in Trine with Pluto and show tension with Saturn. This is a clear message that in order to get where you need to go in life, you have to first discern any self imposed limitations… then break through them. Often the only thing holding you back is yourself. We box ourselves in, and throw up walls. Someone may have told us we can’t do something… and we agreed. Break that agreement. Do what you need to do. And do so with principles and the guidance of God.

Imagine the energy generated in the Cosmos, when entire galaxies collide. Above is a NASA image of such an occurrence. The Hubble telescope caught this image of two gigantic systems containing millions of stars and planets on a collision course. If our little Moon tugs and pulls the great oceans of Earth, then what affect do galaxies have on us?

The end of the week winds down on Friday with a bit of tension in the air, as the Moon (Emotions) looks uneasily at five other planets. Just remember that nothing would ever get done if everything was easy and there was no stress — the good kind of stress, where you work for what’s right and get that good feeling of satisfaction when you’re done. Saturn (Practicality and Restrictions) plays a dual role with both the Moon and Mercury — both at odds. Use this as an opportunity to examine restrictions you feel, or even have co-created… and how to work through them to get what you want.

“Be careful of those around you who might be angling for their own gain.”

The Weekend comes in with a balance of the Moon in three Trines (harmony) and three stressful positions. So the tug and pull of life presents itself on Saturday when you find it opportune to talk about new ideas with your mate and family, but there are some things surfacing that show stress. Good. Stress is required to get things done. Stress reveals areas where you can heal and grow. Embrace it.

Sunday brings a mixed bag of a day — celestially speaking. We find Mercury squaring off with Jupiter, and the Moon squaring off with Venus. This indicates a day when talking about forward looking plans may not set well with your mate. Meanwhile, the Moon is making nice with Saturn (practicality) and working in conjunction with Mars to make a nice practical break in order — go to a movie, enjoy a bookstore… have a nice latte as the weekend concludes.

Monday comes up with a number of emotional tension patterns in the cosmos. Good. Good? Yes, it is emotional tension, handled properly, that creates a lot of the motivation to get things done. Be careful of those around you who might be angling for their own gain. Attempt to surface emotional motivations calmly and rationally — both your colleagues and friends… and your own. Venus is showing harmony with Pluto today… so some activity in your love life can lead to a breakthrough in the understanding of your relationships.

Tuesday is looking mostly quiet — but watch the communication carefully. Mercury (Communication) is squaring off with Chiron (Health), so the best policy is to listen well, and pray for discernment. Take your time and think carefully about what you hear before responding. The Moon plays nice with both Venus and Pluto today, so follow your heart and you can enjoy a new level of satisfaction with friends and in your important relationships.