What NASA sees: Also known as NGC 5128, Galaxy Cen A is located about 12 million light-years away in the constellation Centaurus and is one of the first celestial radio sources identified with a galaxy. If our eyes could see radio waves, we would see this huge neighbor each night in our star field.

Astro-Weekend Update…

Sunday presents some opportunities for you — you should have a good feeling Spiritually about the day whether you commune with Nature, or attend a church session. You may have been feeling some tension regarding what you have to tell someone you care about. Don’t. Proceed and speak from your heart — don’t hold back, but deliver your message with an open mind. This is almost always a recipe for a relationship breakthrough.

Emotional tension is in the air as the work week launches on Monday. Remember that a certain amount of stress about deadlines, quality of work, and what the next step in a relationship might be is often a good thing. This helps you gear up to move ahead. And, like many other days, the key is good and thorough communication. Sometimes you have to pick between a strategy of growth, or limitations — staying on budget, or risking breaking beyond it. Weigh these questions wisely and take advice from those you trust.

By Tuesday, this week, you may have received some messages that make you a little nervous. That’s ok — if it’s about some new ideas for growth at work and home, you may be right to exercise some caution. If each person in a relationship has a different point of view on how to proceed, then you’ll have to “dig deep” to find a good solution satisfactory to you both.

At mid-week, use smart limitations (ie. budgets, guidelines, job descriptions) to help you as you come up against some communication challenges on Wednesday. You might feel as though you are almost to your goal… and you are. But as you know, in business and in romance, it’s all about relationships and working with other people with different points of view. The important thing is to not block off all communication. Handle the matter quickly — don’t leave it on your desk.

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.

What Wonders Still to Come: “M82 galaxy” as captured by NASA’s Spitzer, Hubble, and Chandra space observatories reveals another colorful and powerful play of the Light in deep space.

Astro-Weekend Update…

As the weekend dawns, we see the Moon (Emotions) struggling with Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus, on Saturday. Emotional churning as you contemplate restrictions versus growth, new adventures of the Spirit, and apply your intelligence to key issues that result. That’s ok — live is interesting when you have choices to make. Just align your goals with your principles, morals and values and it will work out fine. All you have to do… is do the right thing — that’s what pays off in the end.

“Let Spirit guide you and you can transform your relationship.”

Sunday finds a personal emotional strength surfacing as we see the Moon squaring off with Venus and Pluto. At the same time Venus also stands in opposition to Pluto. Recall that Venus is the planet of Love, and Pluto is about Transformation, so your opportunity today is to do some “work” on your important relationships. That’s right — it’s not always easy or fun — but the reward is the greatest when you communicate, show empathy, and do what needs to be done. Healthy relationships are what is best for your own health and for your loved ones.

Monday ushers in the work week with a good “can do” feeling to start it off well. There may be some resistance to expansion, and there are still those with whom you may “butt heads”, but that’s to be expected. Instead remember that all enterprises, from the family front to any business, require a certain amount of growth, and new ideas to maintain momentum and not become stale. Go for it, but stay mindful of any opposition and make plans to deal with it.

We find four harmonies on Tuesday, but you have to be careful with your communication as the Moon opposes Mercury. This can mean that you are receiving one kind of advice, but your gut is telling you something else. Go with your instincts — what is in your heart. It is a good day for Romance, too, so schedule a nice dinner with your mate. Let Spirit guide you and you can transform your relationship.

Tails of Galaxies: NASA composite image of the galaxy cluster Abell 3627 shows X-ray tails of emissions trailing behind galaxies as they move through the Universe. All is in motion. All is energy. As above, so below.

Astro-Weekend Update…

Saturday shows a quiet day in the heavens, with only two aspects in focus. The Moon (Emotions) is in harmony with Mars (Initiative) — a good sign for getting out and going on a Spring project.  Visit that market you’ve been wanting to see.  Sign up for classes at your recreation center.  There is also some tension showing with Mercury — planet of Communication and Intelligence.  This can happen when someone has something to tell you that they fear you don’t wish to hear.  Listen with an open mind and heart.  Listening is probably the most valuable Communication skill which most people are good at ignoring.

“Speak directly and from your heart.  That opens the Spiritual flow you need to work things out.”

Sunday poses interesting opportunities as the Moon squares off with Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus, but also dances in harmony with Chiron, Neptune, and Mercury, plus forms a conjunction with Venus. You may feel that there is a “push pull” going on in your life, like an “on again, off again” romance.  This is your chance to get a handle on what’s happening by showing your love through healthy communication.  Speak directly and from your heart.  That opens the Spiritual flow you need to work things out.

The week starts out with the Sun (Personality) playing a dual role — in harmony with Jupiter (Growth), and at odds with the Moon (Emotions) on Monday. There are times when you are willing to over-ride your gut instincts and proceed with a business or personal decision because you have thought about it logically.  But there’s a reason why you feel tension and hesitation — in a word, balance.  Letting your head lead in decision making over the messages your gut is signaling is not wise.  Heal this “rift” by considering both sources of intelligence — your brain, and your emotions.

Venus shows harmony with Neptune, but squares off with Saturn as Tuesday rolls in. This energy can help you love from the depth of your Spirit, when you see your mate’s true Spirit revealed.  Meanwhile, the Moon works favorably today with Jupiter, the Sun, Uranus and Saturn.  You will find your personality drawn toward bright ideas for growth in your career.  There are no limits to what you might achieve with diligence, and the proper attitude.  Make sure nothing diminishes your Spirit.

Multi-colored Kaleidoscope of energies: Newer image from NASA’s Galaxy Evolution Explorer completes a multi-wavelength, neon-colored portrait of the enormous Cartwheel galaxy after a smaller galaxy plunged through it. If the Moon controls the tides — just think what these energies do.

Astro-Weekend Update…

Happy May Day. The weekend rolls in with a quiet Saturday where the Moon shows some tension with the Sun and Mercury, as it squares off with Jupiter. Is all that negative? No, because you have free will, and “tensions” are what set things in motion, and keep order. So as you enjoy your weekend, take the opportunity to balance yourself by examine how you want to grow in your life, and what may be blocking your path. Life is about moving forward, and you can only do that when you are honest with yourself and those around you.

“Sometimes the “deadline”, or need to get things done feels restrictive, but it is also at the same time… a key to moving forward.”

Sunday brings the healing energies of Chiron to bear with influences from Neptune, Pluto, and Mercury. This potent brew offers an opening when you can talk to those you love from your spirit — from your heart — and listen from that place too. Then there is a real possibility of transformation. But it is never easy. We also find that there are some limits being set that block new ideas — not the best inspiration to get ahead, but you must persevere. It is precisely this give and take that life is all about.

Monday launches with an opening via good communication to balance the personalities in your career. Workplaces, with project deadlines, management structures, and people with very different goals, objectives and approaches, are sometimes stressful. Just realize that you can use that stress for two things: to listen to it and understand the source; and then to use it to “key up” for what you need to get done. Sometimes you cannot see this strategy because you are too busy working on tasks. Take a walk around the block on a fine Spring day and get a higher perspective on things.

They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and Tuesday might just prove that point for you. The Moon (emotional intelligence) is happy with both restrictions and growth today. Sometimes the “deadline”, or need to get things done feels restrictive, but it is also at the same time… a key to moving forward. Often under pressure is when the best new ideas occur to you. Don’t let any requirements get in your way emotionally, or stop you. Keep moving, respect the team, and honor principled growth — at work, and also at home.

Incredible Dance of Heavenly Light: neutron star which, located in the “Cassiopeia A” supernova, was photographed by the NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. In the brightest light… the dancer becomes the dance.

Astro-Weekend Update…

The weekend begins on Saturday with three harmonies and three stress aspects… pretty normal. Normal? That’s right — life throws fastballs and curves along with the softball pitches. Look for opportunities to start something new, within reason today — a Spring project? And, you know how Friday held the promise of romance? Embrace it today too, as Venus harmonizes with Jupiter. You will also have an opportunity to find out what is possible that could transform your relationship — take it to the next level. Blocking that would not be healthy.

“Recall that there are four messages from people to interpret: what they meant to say, what they said, what you heard them say, and what you think it means.”

Sunday rolls in showing a harmony between the Sun and Neptune, while the Moon squares off with Jupiter and shows some creative tension with the Sun and Mars. You may find yourself interested in a new Spiritual pursuit (maybe a new church) today, but receive a different message from your intuition than you get at first glance. Always trust your gut. But don’t let the first red flag keep you from finding the growth path you need. Keep looking — seek and you shall find.

The weeks starts cosmologically busy with nine aspects lending their energies on Monday. You don’t like limitations today (who does?) and my find yourself squaring off with new ideas that seem too restrictive. You know, like when a boss wants you to do a new project… on top of everything else, and with no budget? Pay careful attention to how you communicate and look for a spiritual partnership with someone close to you. Tend to physical, emotional and spiritual health and it will pay off.

Tuesday brings opportunities for growth based on how you communicate to others. Listening is a very important part of communication. Recall that there are four messages from people to interpret: what they meant to say, what they said, what you heard them say, and what you think it means. Learn this and apply it for healthy growth in your career, and your love life. That’s the Spirit of communication — and it’s good for your health.

Vision of Energy: Dwarf galaxy NGC 1569, in this NASA photo, apparently undergoing a burst of star forming activity, thought to have begun over 25 million years ago.

Astro-Weekend Update…

On Saturday, we the Moon showing three harmonies and two tension points, with Mars showing a bit of stress with Pluto. Challenge yourself by examining what you need to get done in terms of how it might lead to desired breakthroughs.  Is it better to study this weekend, achieve spiritual goals, or forget it all and just relax?  You might be feeling like putting some things off.  That’s ok for now.  A rich reward is years when you communicate well (that means listening) with loved ones.  Listen for ways to transform your life.

“…think of tension in two positive ways:  it is a way to prepare to launch, like the tension in a bow before firing an arrow; and it might indicate an opportunity to learn something to take you beyond what is “stressing you out.”

On Sunday, we see some stress between Venus and Uranus — indicating some tension in your romantic life around new ideas. Meanwhile the Moon is working in conjunction with Jupiter — the great planet of growth.  Emotional growth is the pattern, and just as we are always learning intellectually, we can also learn new and better ways to deal with things emotionally.  We also see some tension about getting things started today — ask yourself what you are feeling that is preventing you from moving ahead.  Then envision your goal, and bring it into sharp focus.

Monday shows energy for you to feel like you can get started on projects at work or home, but then some interesting tension. Tension is a double-edged sword… it can key you up for success, or block your progress, if you let it.  To make it work for you, think of tension in two positive ways:  it is a way to prepare to launch, like the tension in a bow before firing an arrow; and it might indicate an opportunity to learn something to take you beyond what is “stressing you out.”  Venus, planet of love shows stress with the Moon and Saturn — look at any restrictions between loved ones, and find creative ways to change things.

Tuesday comes in quiet with just two aspects playing in the Cosmos.  We see the Moon showing tension with both Neptune (Spirituality), and Chiron (Health). The Moon is ruler of emotions and often indicates messages from the subconscious realm.  This provides an opportunity for you to examine and surface a deep “issue” that you can resolve with strength of Spirit — a healthy outcome.  Are things really that simple?  Yes — except for the details.  You may have heard that God is in the details?  You can often find the devil there too.  Fix your mind on a desired big picture goal, and the details will work out.

Blue Neptune: NASA’s Voyager 2 took the above image of Neptune, a planet to which Astrologers ascribe the characteristics of idealism, spirituality, and compassion — but also at times, deception. Neptune rules Pisces — a sign of old souls, wisdom, and mystics. In Mythology, Neptune is the God of the sea, and water has long been a symbol of the emotions and subconscious.

Astro-Weekend Update…

As the weekend rolls in, we see a busy day in the heavens on Saturday with the Moon squaring off with two planets, Pluto (Transformation) interacting with both the Moon and Mercury, plus four more emotional interactions led by the Moon. Whew.  Your key to get through what tensions may come is to be guided by intuition toward new plans that are right for you, personally.  Focus on the transforming power of communication — and remember that Listening is a key communication tactic.

“Why is tension good?  It often brings focus and inspires the energy you need to proceed and succeed.”

Sunday dawns with an emotional harmony in the area of Communication, while the Sun (Personality) works in trine with Mars (Initiative) to provide the energy to get things done. Talk about it… then go out and do it.  Meanwhile there appears to be something blocking growth in your life — now you have the right energy to learn what it is (engage in Communication and Listen), deal with it and make progress on your goals.

Monday starts the week with two emotional trines working in the area of Spiritual Health. There’s a bit of romance in the air too, as the Moon shows harmony with Venus.  Could be a good evening for a casual date.  And, we see Mars working in harmony with Saturn to set up the energy for you to take initiative on practical matters.  At work this could be a new process that saves time, and at home a new utilities agreement (cable rates are falling) that saves money.

Some good tension aspects appear on Tuesday in the areas of Spirituality — Neptune shows stress with both the Moon and Mercury. Why is tension good?  It often brings focus and inspires the energy you need to proceed and succeed.  Today, you can apply it to help learn why you may have a personal block with limitations.  Make sure your communication is checked so that you remain objective and are careful not to be deceived.  Are you feeling held-back in some way?  Can you get creative and work around the block?  Use your strength of spirit to address the issue.

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.