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Stop, Reflect and Move Forward Knowing…

As I note my thoughts in this writing, I am looking ahead a few months. I usually write about current astrological aspects but in this writing, I am looking ahead to September of this year. Why? Because I have noted many planets are retrograde including Jupiter ♃, Saturn ♄, Uranus ♅, Neptune ♆, and Pluto ♇, which all will be retrograde both September and October of this year. And actually for the last 3 weeks of September, Mercury ☿ is also retrograde, wow. Having astrological information in advance, gives us the opportunity to prepare.

When planets are retrograde, they are asking us to look inwards for answers. These are times of introspection and reflection which by doing so, gives us the chance to process the events of our lives. To be the most successful, we have to, observe what is happening, implement a plan of action, assess the results and make adjustments as necessary; these steps are helpful in most areas of life.

Retrograde planets are built in opportunities to slow down, assess the trajectory of our life’s path, make the necessary adjustments and then move forward in a more knowledgeable direction.

Much has been written about Mercury retrograde but briefly, suffices to say it is a time of re’s: re-view, re-do, re-think, re-consider, etc. We have the chance to re-visit our thoughts and ideas to see if they are still valid or if they were ever valid.

Stop, Reflect and Move Forward

Jupiter also holds province in the areas of higher education, faith, confidence, religion, laws and foreign lands. With Jupiter Rx (Rx the symbol for retrograde in Astrology), we may reflect on  whether we have made the right choices in these areas of life. We may question our faith or our religious institutions becoming more or less religious depending on our assessments and how the energy unfolds in our charts.

Saturn has dominion over the structure of our lives such as our status, careers and station in life. Saturn also rules karma. So when Saturn retrogrades, we may reflect on how we have treated others in order to attain our goals. Have we been harsh or unfair? This deliberation can be a good thing as we may feel as though we have been fair and thoughtful in our dealings with people and if so, we may have peace. If on the other hand, our self-assessment comes up short in the careers we have chosen for ourselves or in our dealings with others, we can decide to course correct.

Uranus is the planet of the liberation. Known as The Awakener, Uranus wants to deliver us from boredom, ruts and routine. People have a tendency to resist change finding safety in what is known. Sometimes we need to shake things up for our own good. In retrospect, many admit that they resisted change initially only to discover that change was the best thing that ever happened to them. Uranus can have this kind of impact on us. When Uranus is retrograde, we may want to make sweeping, life changes. We do have free will in how we make changes however take care not to go overboard or be too extreme.

Neptune is associated with spirituality, art, dreams, imagination, addiction, fantasy, magic, illusion, delusion and compassion. Neptune is retrograde about forty percent of every year so it’s retrograde for a large part of our lives. When Neptune is moving direct, we can be lulled into seeing things through rose-colored glasses. We can be confused not distinguishing between what is real or what we want to be real. When Neptune retrogrades, we have the opportunity to take off the rose-colored glasses and see things more in black and white. The truth may be difficult and some people may feel disoriented. However, a healthy, realistic self assessment could just be what the doctor or Neptune Rx ordered. Now, we can kick that freeloading partner out who has been pretending to look for a job for six months.

Pluto rules transformation, transmutation, alchemy, death, rebirth, power, control and the underworld. When Pluto retrogrades, we may have a dark night of the soul experience where we feel lost and alone. Many of our deep, dark fears surface that we can no longer ignore. We are asked to review our lives at a very deep, intense level. For some, the best way to face this inner plutonic darkness is with a counselor or in psychoanalysis. This time could result in the most transformative time in one’s life causing people to start life anew.

Life is about development and growth. Life is not haphazard although at times it may seem that our lives are out of our control but each day the sun rises, and each night the moon lights up the night; we live in the rhythm of the universe. Just as the earth has seasons, so do we. There is a time to sow and a time to reap, a time to act and a time to reflect. We are part of the wonder of it all.

We experience the seasons of life:
There are times when we shine boldly in the summer sun
and there are times in the quiet of winter,
we reflect on what we have become.

Let’s Go!

written by: ~from the Harte 🤜🏽⚡🤛🏽 © July, 2022.

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Watch Out For Power Struggles…

As I note my thoughts in this writing, Mars ♂, in Aries ♈, is in an exact 90-degree square aspect to Pluto ♇ in Capricorn ♑. A square aspect is an aspect of tension and calls for us to act whether we are ready to act or not.

The tension between Aries and Capricorn arises from the fact that they are of different polarities: Aries is an outgoing, masculine force while Capricorn is feminine and receptive. In addition, although both initiate seasons, spring begins with Aries and winter has its inception in Capricorn, Aries and Capricorn are of different elements: Aries, fire and Capricorn, earth.

I liken this to an older sister who is babysitting her younger brother one evening. She just wants to relax, listen to music or watch a romantic movie but her younger brother is revved up wanting to listen to loud music and watch an action- packed muscle movie. The two can negotiate some type of understanding in order to tolerate one another or they can fight it out.

When planets transit through the signs, they take on the qualities of that sign. It’s like when you travel. You check into a hotel room and you find there is only a queen bed but you’re used to a king-sized bed. Although your hotel room has cable, it’s not the cable you are used to so you can’t watch your favorite shows. You are used to the comforts of home but you adjust to the environment you’re in. The same is true of the planets: they are more comfortable in their home signs but their energy is modified according to the frequency of the zodiac sign in which they are transiting.

Mars feels very comfortable in Aries as this is its home sign. Pluto is a modern planet as it was just discovered in 1930 and is the co-ruler of Scorpio. Mars is action oriented with the drive to expend the energy needed to attain its desires. Pluto is the power broker of the planets; its power transforms and transmutes.

Cool Down The Heat

Today Mars and Pluto are in a tense relationship which will be in affect for the next 3-4 days. At this time, we may find ourselves in power struggles: others wanting to dominate us or we may try to inflict our will on others. Either way, be careful of power plays and manipulation.

As the saying goes, “it takes two to tangle”, so if you find yourself at odds with others, try not to let tempers fly. Take the temperature of any heated situation and if its starting to boil over, pull back. A lot of times we argue about things that are inconsequential.

When we are aware of the cosmic currents, we can decide to catch a ride or wait for the next wave. We have free will and when we combine our free will with the knowledge and power of Astrology, we are a force to be reckoned with not because we are aggressive but because we better understand ourselves, others and can work to elevate the whole of the universe.

Let’s Go!

written by: ~from the Harte 🤜🏽⚡🤛🏽 © April, 2022.

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VENUS Is More Than A Pretty Face

As I note my thoughts in this writing, the planet Venus ♀ in the sign of Taurus ♉ is square the planet Saturn ♄ in the sign of Aquarius ♒, June 18th. Venus, still in Taurus, will then trine the planet Pluto, in Capricorn ♑, on June 21st.

Venus is the star of the show at this time and actually her influence is accentuated as she has domain over the North Node presently in her sign of Taurus.

Venus is the goddess of love, beauty, money, relationships, the arts, harmony, diplomacy, the five senses and sensual pleasures. As such, these fields of experience will be emphasized at this time.

About 2-3 days before June 18th and about 2-3 days after, Venus will be challenged, a square, by Saturn, the planet of restriction and limitation. Although Venus is at home in the sign of Taurus, she will feel the restrictive influence from Saturn inhibiting her natural tendencies.

At this time with Venus’ energies suppressed, we may find ourselves feeling more alone and isolated. If you are normally a cheerful, gregarious person, you may be less so. If you are normally an introvert, you may be even moreso. If we are aware of the celestial influences, then we can adjust accordingly. Perhaps for these few days, we can use our free will to make an effort to employ behaviors that best suit her temperament thereby favorably balancing possible negative engagement with others. Remember, this particular Venus/Saturn energy is in effect for a few days. However the effects of slighting others during difficult transits, could have long-lasting effects.

The other aspect of note as mentioned above, is the trine to Venus from Pluto. The trine is an easy flowing aspect allowing us to plug in to more free-flowing energies.

Pluto is a very powerful planet as it rules death, rebirth and renewal, transformation, transmutation, the occult and generally things that are hidden beneath the surface. Pluto’s transformational power is evident in those who turn their lives around in a major way such as  drug addicts who clean up their lives and go on to become loving and reliable parents, good neighbors and members of the community. Or people who make dramatic changes in their appearance: cosmetic surgery or lose huge amounts of weight and seem to become different people.

What’s It All About?

With the easy flowing frequencies between Venus and Pluto, we may expect and see changes in ourselves and in our interactions with others. This could be a good time to smooth over misunderstandings as others may be more receptive to the feelings you express. This may also be a good time to start a new health and fitness regimen, take stock of your investments, put together an effective debt repayment plan.

The Venus/Saturn square challenges, overlap with the free-flowing energies of the Venus/Pluto trine. Being aware of the astrological climate is important but knowing where these aspects unfold in your Astrology would be even more helpful in showing where these aspects affect you personally.

Astrology has many benefits: helps us to understand ourselves better, helps us to better understand our communities, the universe and our place in it, to better understand the depths and dimensions of life, to better understand the inner workings of life that we do not consciously comprehend every minute of the day but affects who we are and how we live our lives.

But perhaps the advantage of knowing and practicing Astrology, is to know the celestial bodies are part of who we are and by understanding them, we better understand ourselves

Let’s Go!

written by: ~from the Harte 🤜🏽⚡🤛🏽 © June, 2022.

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The Cycles Of Life…

As I note my thoughts in this writing, Mercury ☿ is stationing in Taurus ♉ readying to go direct June 3rd while Saturn ♄ is stationing in Aquarius ♒ preparing to go retrograde June 4th. When planets station, their energy is more concentrated making them more powerful. Mercury ingresses into Gemini ♊ June 13th and Saturn remains in the sign of Aquarius until March of 2023.

People who know nothing or little about Astrology have at least heard of Mercury retrograde most likely because it is the planet of communication and retrogrades at least three times per year more often than any other planet.

Saturn is a gas-giant planet that lies beyond the personal, terrestrial planets of Mercury, Venus and Mars (Astrologers also refer to our prominent luminaries, Sun and Moon, as planets).

Saturn reflects wisdom, maturity, responsibility, discipline and karma. Observations of the planets and their effects on us have been made universally by peoples all over the globe for centuries. Saturn has been  associated with karma has through the centuries.

Anatomically, among Saturn’s rulership are teeth, the skeleton and skin. This is interesting as the skin is the outermost layer setting the boundaries of who we are. The skin is the physical boundary separating one person from the other. This is another example of how Saturn sets boundaries, limits.

Our purpose here on earth is to grow and develop. When we take our first breath, we transition from spiritual beings into physical beings and into the dense manifestation and gravitational pull of life here on earth. Saturn shows where this dense, gravitational pull in our lives to grow and develop as human beings is by way of our astrological charts further defining our purpose in this incarnation.

The moon’s nodes are also associated with karma. The lunar nodes, north and south, are more broadly understood when examined as a pair. The lunar nodes are points in the sky where the Sun’s path, ecliptic, and the Moon’s path cross. This happens a few times a year, during which we experience the astrological phenomenon known as eclipses.

The point at which the moon crosses the plane of the ecliptic when moving in a northerly direction is called the ascending moon’s node or north node. Two weeks later the moon intersects the ecliptic plane going in a southerly direction and this point of intersection is called the moon’s south node. The north node, sign and house, is the path forward in this lifetime assisting in the acquisition of earthly experiences that help us develop. The south node represents areas of life we have experienced previously and perhaps feel comfortable with.

Nothing Lasts Forever

The placements of the karmic nodes and Saturn, the planet of karma, together give even more information on the native’s karmic path.

Presently, The nodes and Saturn are in fixed signs: north node in Taurus, south node in Scorpio and Saturn in Aquarius. These placements are in what Astrologers call a t-square aspect which is considered a challenging aspect.

This is a time of karmic accounting globally and individually. For those with planets and placements in the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, currently seem to be more reflective about their lives looking at their past choices and how those choices have produced the circumstances of their lives today.

This is definitely understandable as challenges seem to be coming from all aspects of their lives. The intensity of this period for these fixed-sign individuals depends on how many planets/placements are in fixed signs and the degrees. Presently, Saturn is stationing at 25 degrees in Aquarius (of note, Mercury is also stationing at 26 degrees Taurus) and the nodes are at 22 degrees. The fixed-sign degrees of from around 22 degrees to 28 degrees seem to be particularly challenging for some now.

This is not an easy time by any means for those with an emphasis on fixed signs. In fact, this would be an excellent time to consult with an Astrologer. Although, just as the only thing that is constant is change, astrological cycles don’t last forever; there are endings to cycles. No, being aware of astrological cycles doesn’t lessen or change the cycles themselves but being informed about cycles can help you to prepare and respond in a more measured way.

There are times in life when we feel as though things are spinning out of our control. Of course, the events that are happening are important but how we respond is even more important. I have seen people with pronounced fixed-sign energies face extremely difficult and sometimes life-altering events with grace.

In terms of dealing with adversity, a public figure that comes to mind is Muhammad Ali. Ali was a heavyweight champion boxer and one of the greatest sporting figures of the 20th century. An Olympic gold medalist and the first fighter to capture the heavyweight title three times in his 21-year professional career. Also, he was the most popular figure in the world. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease which caused a great decline in his physical abilities affecting his speech and physical mobility. However, he did not become a recluse. He still would make public appearances and in fact, lit the Olympic torch, which was witnessed by millions around the world, when it seemed his medical condition wouldn’t allow such a fete.

To my fixed-sign friends, “hang in there.” Just as the sun rises and sets, just as the ocean tides ebb and flow, you will again feel the warm kiss of the sun and the easy flow of the cosmic currents.

Let’s go!

written by: ~from the Harte 🤜🏽⚡🤛🏽 © May, 2022.

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A breath of fresh air…

As I note my thoughts in this writing, Gemini ♊ Season is beginning as the Sun 🌞 ingresses into Gemini May 20th. Also the Sun is making a flowing aspect, trine, to Pluto ♇ and on May 21st, Mercury ☿ Retrograde meets at the same point in the sky as the Sun, which is known as Cazimi.

These are much lighter energies than we have been experiencing with the recent eclipses. The sun moving into Gemini is like a breath of fresh air. This is what is so interesting about following the movement of the celestial bodies: there are cycles within cycles.

For instance, the echoing verve of the recent eclipses in Taurus and Scorpio is still present. The nodes, north inTaurus, and the south node in Scorpio with Saturn in Aquarius are still in a stressful T-square but yet, we can still feel the refreshing breeze of Gemini and other uplifting influences.

As a mutable air sign, the Gemini archetype is talkative, sociable, quick-witted, playful, curious, chatty, gossipy, superficial, likes to get up and go, neighborly and seems to be ‘in-the-know’ about family members and the community. Since these natives enjoy communicating with others, they have access to a plethora of bits of information.

Want to know what happened to Mr. Smith’s wrecked car parked in his driveway? Just ask the neighborhood Gemini. When is the neighborhood ice cream parlor going to re-open? Just ask the neighborhood Gemini. They know what celebrities are getting married/divorced, what insurance companies offer the most economic rates and what neighborhoods have the best rent deals. It’s amazing how much information Geminis hold in their brains. I have witnessed Geminis like this firsthand.

However, the Gemini archetype is not known to be a deep-dive research energy so you have to take what is communicated with a grain of salt. The facts could be accurate but possibly not.

Thinking It Over-Revisit and Review

The planetary rulership of Gemini is Mercury which happens to be retrograde until June 3rd. Mercury goes retrograde at least three times a year for a retrograde length of about three weeks. Even a person who knows nothing about Astrology, knows something about Mercury retrograde.

Some Astrologers advise being very careful at this time while others suggest simply proceeding with caution. It’s difficult to say how every person should approach Mercury retrograde because it depends on the individual’s astrological chart and what zodiac sign the Mercury retrograde is occurring in.

However, if you have not had your birth chart cast and do not know how the Mercury retrograde is impacting your chart, at any rate, it’s probably good advice to proceed with caution. Be careful signing contracts. Have an attorney assist you if you can. Make sure you pay attention to even the smallest details: all ‘i’s’ are dotted and ’t’s’ are crossed.

Actually, Mercury retrograde is a good time to go within. When Mercury retrogrades, it doesn’t actually go backwards but it appears that it does from our perspective here on earth. It seems that Mercury goes back over territory it already traversed so the implications for us would be to review our thoughts and ideas.

If you are thinking about leaving a job, starting or ending a relationship, starting a new business or moving to another part of the country, Mercury retrograde could be a good time to write down the pros and cons and to meditate on the subject.

Of course, if there is an urgent matter, you need to act but if you have the opportunity to ruminate on big changes, do so.

For the next month, during Gemini Season, take advantage of the light-hearted fun this season can bring. This is the beauty of knowing the astrological forecasts, we can follow the cycles and know that no matter how difficult a cycle may be, it doesn’t last forever.

Gemini Season says don’t take everything so seriously. Take a well-deserved break from repetitive, nagging thoughts running through your head over and over: relax, kick up your feet, have a cool lemonade and think about it tomorrow or the next day 😎

Let’s Go!

written by: ~from the Harte 🤜🏽⚡🤛🏽 © May, 2022.

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