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.

Other Star Systems, Other Planets: NASA artist’s concept of the star Fomalhaut and the Jupiter-type planet that the Hubble Space Telescope observed. Observations taken 21 months apart by Hubble’s Advanced Camera for Surveys’ coronagraph show that the planet — named Fomalhaut B — is moving along a path around the star.

Friday finds the Moon in three trines, and two harmonies — a favorable day for getting things done. Pay attention to what your Spirit inspires you to do today, since that will perk up your personality and give you the initiative you need at work and at home. Neptune (Spirituality) is pleased with the Moon — a good feeling — but somewhat at odds with Mercury… a sign that you may need to express your thoughts about Spiritual matters with someone close to you.

“Listen to your intuition. It’s not the size of the gift or quantity that counts. It’s what is expressed from your heart.”

On Saturday, we see a balanced day with two harmonies, and two stress indicators. Remember, that there is such a thing as good stress — just like a bow requires tension to shoot a straight arrow, so does the right amount of stress bring an alert state of mind to help you reach goals in life. Keep your wits about you today, and watch for a breakthrough with friends and loved ones when you take time for honest communication.

Sunday brings an opportunity for healing those parts of your personality that need some new ideas to break through the hurdles of life. What hurdles? Well, sometimes when you follow what is in your mind, instead of what is in your heart, often there are problems to address later. There are four planets the Moon (Emotions) is squaring off with today. Look for where your Spiritual growth is blocked, and deal with it.

Monday shows the Sun (Personality) in harmony with Jupiter (Growth) while the Moon (Emotions) is in harmony with Saturn (Limitations). In the Holiday give season, this can translate to you thinking you have to buy more gifts, while in your gut you know you should stay on budget. Listen to your intuition. It’s not the size of the gift or quantity that counts. It’s what is expressed from your heart.

Rolling in on Tuesday is a good day for progress in your love relationships. The Moon is working in conjunction with Venus today, as the Sun plays nice with Neptune (planet of Spirituality). Again, Spirituality is your key — understand your mate and loved-ones Spiritual needs — listen to their desires and needs. Take a look at any emotions that blocking you from communicating honestly and fully. You can do it.

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.