Black Holes — Powerful Galactic Wonders: This artist’s concept depicts a supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy. NASA’s Galaxy Evolution Explorer found evidence that black holes — once they grow to a critical size — stifle the formation of new stars in elliptical galaxies. The grayish structure surrounding the black hole, called a torus, is made up of gas and dust. Beyond the torus, only the old red-colored stars that make up the galaxy can be seen. There are no new stars in the galaxy.

On Saturday, we see four harmonies, and three emotional square offs in play. This should be interesting since you will find it easy to talk about some new ideas with friends and family, but you will need to listen carefully to your own words, and those of others to see what blocks might be in the way. People resist change — that’s human. And, there are other emotions that get in the way sometimes. Have patience, and learn to work through these temporary challenges — the result will be all that much more worth the effort.

“Four strong harmonies lead the way into the start of the week on Monday, with Neptune (Spirituality) especially in play.”

Sunday finds the Moon (Emotions), dancing in harmony with Saturn, and in trine with Mars, but squaring off with Jupiter, and showing tension with Mercury. This configuration brings an opportunity to try some new things within the boundaries set by your relationships. It’s not the time to shoot higher. Listen well, and you may discover what the underlying tension in your communication is about. This will be healthy for your relationship.

Four strong harmonies lead the way into the start of the week on Monday, with Neptune (Spirituality) especially in play. Venus (Love) is working with Neptune, and the Moon (Emotions) is blending positive energy, so you will find that when you show your Spirit with your mate, it will be a positive force for growth. Keep your conversations to familiar subjects, and let your passion shine.

Tuesday brings a harmony with Jupiter — planet of expansion — as the Moon squares off with Saturn — planet of limitations. Around you at work and at home you will sense a feeling that growth is now possible. Financially, 2010 looks like a year when we continue to work out of the economic recession. This transformation will require careful consideration of the right moves to make for initiatives at work, and in your personal life. Move carefully, and strategically — and growth is possible.

What created this huge space bubble? A massive star that is not only bright and blue, but also emitting a fast stellar wind of ionized gas. The nebula, also known as NGC 7635, is about six light-years across and visible with a small telescope towards the constellation of Cassiopeia. NASA Hubble photo.

Saturday rolls in with four good harmonies showing celestially. We see the Moon dancing nice with Chiron, Neptune and Pluto, while the Sun is in trine with Uranus. Great. Take advantage of all this positive energy and express yourself in new ways. Often it takes just a new approach in a relationship, to breakthrough to a new level of understanding. What can you do differently today, that will really help you reach your goals? It’s up to you.

“Sometimes limitations feel like restrictions. Sometimes they are actually the best road to freedom.”

On Sunday, we see Saturn squaring off with Pluto and the Sun squaring off with Neptune as the moon shows some tension with four planets. One of those planets is also Pluto, so check yourself and your mate on things that may be blocking progress. Is someone so “practical” that they fear new ideas? Are you resisting a Spiritual message that can help you break through to a new level of understanding? When the cosmos show tensions, that means opportunities for you to learn — and this is such a day.

Monday starts the week with the Moon squaring off with three planets, as it dances in trine with Uranus. This makes being receptive to new ideas a theme today, even as emotionally there are blocks with Spiritual growth. Find a moment for reflection and examine your Spiritual nature carefully. What is preventing your progress? The hardest part is admitting blockage to yourself — once you do, you can form a plan to break free.

Tuesday brings both the Moon (emotions) and Mercury (communication) in harmony with Saturn — a planet which deals in practical matters and the limits that must be set to stay down to earth. Sometimes limitations feel like restrictions. Sometimes they are actually the best road to freedom. For example, one must start with limited basics like scales and chords before you are free to play the piano well. Embrace current limitations in such a way that it will lead you to breakthroughs.

The Zodiac has been followed in all cultures throughout the ages: Above, Molded bronze with molded and engraved decoration, from Seljuq Iran, 12th century.

On Saturday, we see the Moon (Emotions) doing a jiggy dance — positive energy flowing with Neptune and Pluto, squaring off with Mercury, and in opposition with Mars.  This is how it goes in our lives — avenues are open to us, at the same time there are tensions and harmonies interacting from other parts of our lives.  Think Spiritual Transformation.  What do you need to due to nurture your Spirit?  Answering that question will put you at peace with yourself, and often with all those around you.

Think about how stress plays a role in getting all things done…

Sunday comes in quiet (nice for the end of the month), with the Moon in Trine with The Sun, but showing a bit of stress with Chiron (Health), and Neptune (Spirituality).  Nurture your strength of Spirit — it will shield you in sudden misfortune.  Sunday’s are good times for that — go to a park, the forest, a nearby lake or stream and just reflect on what is important in your life.  Recharge the batteries.  It will be good for your health.

Monday begins the week as August ends and the Moon is happy with Saturn (Practicality) and Uranus (New Ideas).  New practical ideas — stay down to earth — will start your week out right.  Find a new meal to cook instead of going out.  Set goals that you can meet without stretching yourself financially.  Buy foods that are healthy for you — have you noticed more and more providers bringing “heart healthy” meal items to the stores?

Tuesday brings the energy of Mercury (Communication) into play as a key to dealing with natural stress and tension.  That’s right, stress in natural.  Think about how stress plays a role in getting all things done — from the stress in a bow to shoot an arrow, to decisions that are tough, but necessary to get to the next level.  And your success, in each case, depends heavily on communication.  Jupiter (Growth) is at odds with Mercury today, so you will do better to listen, than try to expand upon your own ideas.