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.

Cosmic Wonders: The “Sombrero Galaxy”, captured above by NASA’s Hubble telescope, features an amazing ring the size of our entire Milky Way galaxy. An old saying is “As Above, so Below”… so remember to wonder at the beauty of it all above in the heavens, and right here on Earth. Happy Holidays.

Saturday shows a day of great harmony as we bask in the glow of a great holiday weekend. The Moon dances in trine with Venus and Pluto. It is also in harmony with Chiron, Neptune, and Jupiter. It’s a healthy day, where the holiday Spirit can carry you far with those around you. Listen, love, and embrace this weekend. May the Spirit of the holidays carry through the weekend and the coming week.

“As always, communication is involved, so listen carefully to loved ones.”

Sunday brings some stress into play between Mars and Saturn. In the holiday season, this can mean though it still feels festive, you spend the day doing some practical things — just enjoying the family over mugs of hot cocoa, and TV. The Moon is in trine with the Sun which gives us a certain contented feeling. But some emotional tension is now showing with Uranus, Venus, and Pluto. Listen to the heartfelt messages from your family and friends today — you can learn a lot.

Monday comes in busy as people rush to get things done mid holiday break. The Moon (Emotions) is squaring off with Mars (Initiative), so while you take care of business, it’s not the best time to start anything new. Venus (Love) is in play working in conjunction with Pluto (transformation) — so, watch for opportunities to enrich your relationships. There’s also some natural emotional blockages to work through — life revolves around feelings and when you learn to face them, it will go easier.

Tuesday settles down a bit with the Moon playing nice with Saturn — planet of practicality. This is the sort of day for an extended coffee break with friends over good conversation. We see also a number of stress indicators which offer two types of opportunities for you: you can use the energy as motivation to get things done, and you can learn what’s at the root to get past any blockages. As always, communication is involved, so listen carefully to loved ones.

Full Moon shines in influence over Vancouver, B.C.

Welcome to weekend, as the Moon squares off the week at odds with Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, and Chiron. This can bring a bit of an “edgy” feel to your Friday — use it to your advantage. When everyone is in a “comfort” zone, sometimes you miss opportunities to try new things and even take a new look at what is right in front of you — starring you right in the eyes. The Moon is happy today with Uranus — planet of New Ideas. So nervous tension, used creatively, can spark you to insights at both work and in your relationships. It’s probably better to observe and reflect on all this than to plunge right into deep talks about it since the Moon (Emotions) also is in opposition with Mercury (Communication) today.

The Moon is also full this weekend, which means lots of energy around you to be spent productively, creatively, and maybe even a bit crazily.

Saturday brings Venus — Planet of Love — into play as makes a conjunction with Taurus (feel like charging into Romance?), and shows some stress with Saturn — planet of practicality. It’s not always easy to restrain yourself when you’re in the throws of passion. But try to work some down to earth planning into your relationships — that will pay off in the end. Meanwhile, the Moon (Emotions), interestingly, is simultaneously showing some stress with Venus. Hmmm… is there a gut instinct at play here? Remember, your first intuition about a person usually turns out to be right. And, the Moon is also showing stress with Mars — the initiator — so if your emotional intelligence is telling you something just “ain’t right” — trust it.

Sunday finds the Moon opposing the Sun, which could you feeling out of sorts. Did you party to hardy last night? The Moon is also full today, which means lots of energy around you to be spent productively, creatively, and maybe even a bit crazily. Full Moon, crazy? Yup. Just ask a bartender. We see more stress with Mars today, and so it will be good to kick back, and take things at a slower place. Latte’s anyone? Why not… you’ve earned it. A trip to the coffee shop will give you time to sort out your feelings, and consciously direct all the Full Moon energy in the right way.