Negotiating what matters

Todays moon is in Taurus, a sign that symbolizes our physical body, our tangeble assets and what we value. Our moon makes angles to Saturn and Pluto which aren't always easy to take. I would anticipate adjustments, for some people quite big, in finances. Work and family obligations factor, you may be negotiating child support, or the dissolution of some former partnership and/or a change in authority figures.
These days mercury ( ruling thinking, paperwork, commuting, general movement, school and siblings) is in retograde motion which can indicate a revisiting of past matters and also a need to go over all fine print, save paperwork, plan clauses for future turn(s) of fortune. Things that may have been resisted in the past are now rearing thier heads and wanting attention. Saturn adds a serious note and sometimes indicates a somewhat karmic element so don't take it all personally. Saturn shows us where we have goofed up in the past and sometimes in the present we cannot see this. Pluto's involvement makes us defensive and helps us see the cracks, penetrate any fuzzy logic in personal matters.
For the time being there can be some anger/aggression-- take it out at the gym and forget it at the talk table. In good ways, hard work will be noticed and offers may come.
Best regards

-K

Venus good and bad

It's not just venus, it's a strong dose of neptune added (the early demise of the young American actress will likley be found to be over indulgences) Since the moon is in Pisces ( also a neptunian influence) for 2 days or more I wanted to give a short shout and just say be aware of those who are fuzzy, unclear or outright scheming. Venus is in influence with both Neptune and Uranus and there is great potential for lots of goodness, generosity and wish fullfillment but please watch for those who would fill thier wishes at your expense. Keepsafe valuables, be aware of where you keep credit cards and the like. Sadly tis' the season where some will try to take advantage. The Neptune piscean influence can be just shady or can bring us lots of real indulgence. Watch blood sugar, and alcohol. There is opportunity for new relationship conversations too, they can be quite healing and overall bring the quality of things up higher than before. All these are some possibilities but since I had the occasion to hear some personal stories of wallets left behind needing to be "overnighted" (if they can be found) and similar potential losses I would want you to take care not mistaking pigs ear for a silk purse ;) All the best for a charmed holiday time !

-K

ending 2009

Readers, friends, fellow astro's ,
Like you I too have a full plate this holiday season and will try to give an overview for the rest of the month. I hope to also give updates during the holiday rush. People are busy and lots of changes are due. Two big phenomena are Mars going retrograde Dec 19/20th and then Mercury retrograde the 25/26th. Things due for a change will demand it and we will be given the opportunity to reflect on it.
We just had a new moon in Sag(new initiatives, starting things to have a blossoming later) at the heart of our Galaxy, not just the solar system but the heart of hearts of our galaxy. Our hearts and minds are about to be opened to truth. Whether we see it as good or bad, the nature of reality is truth. We may receive some extra comprehension in this as well. Sag is about the bigger picture, larger concepts and truths- be sure to remember our truths may not be Ultimate truth.
Next, Mars travel in an apparently (not actually) reverse motion. As he sits in the middle of the sign Leo and opposes the planets in Aquarius this is significant for change- changing desires, energy, action (as mars represents these) changes of heart (as Leo represents the heart, spine and will- as well as family and children). This pattern of Mars lasts several months and will offer a boost to those who make and keep new years resolutions. Friends and family are highlighted. There could be a letting go for some - communications may need adjustment, watch for neglect of the young and old. A call to action may come. Fantasy may suddenly take over or we may be knocked out of any ongoing unrealistic ideologies. Gamers, teams and clubs may notice this too.
Then, Mercury, the planet of travel, communication, mind ( health wise it rules lungs, arms, hands) will retrograde just on Christmas day if you celebrate the Christian holidays. This could snag travel plans. Either by direct travel disruption or a family member may get a winter illness and plans my need tweaking. On the eve of the holiday partner issues may arise. Engagements that happen for Christmas have a higher chance of reversal in my opinion. If this happens it is a reflection of personal inner seeking and changes- don't take it completely personally. Mercury can also indicate a great deal of gifts being returned on the day after the holiday. Also it is quite common to run into old friends and long lost contacts around a Mercury retro so people can come back that you thought you might bump into.
At this time hearts are kindly open. Generosity and sudden gifting could happen in the days surrounding the winter solstice as Venus will reach the heart of the galaxy also around that time. True love may be realized, great generosities witnessed (note the recent large kidney transplant chain reaction), a spiritual openness may be felt.
The economy will continue to be unpredictable. Save receipts !! People are very ready and very serious about regaining employment and improving those odds. All of us are being challenged to find what feel like really big solutions and it is time to act in possibly radical and improved ways to get results. With all the factors involved we may also see things like new medical and/or energy breakthroughs being announced which could have a personal impact for some.


Namaste

~Karen

Gemini Full moon

To enhance other factors going on we have coming later today the full moon. A full moon is when the moon is an exact 180 degrees away from and in opposition to the position of the sun. It represents a ripening, an awareness, a fullness. It will be exact later today but effects can already be observed if we look. The Gemini/Sagittarius axis is-- facts, ideas, thought, opinion,trend, left brain as Gem, and Sag as right brain bigger concepts, broader concepts, strive for truth (remembering it's relativity)and naturalness. Gemini helps us be in the daily grind while Sag sees beyond the narrowness. They represent (Sag) our beliefs and how we communicate (Gem) said beliefs.
Sudden revelations, insights, knowledge is possible in the realms of recent mentionable- money, relations, secrets/mysteries, self discovery, creativity, children etc.
On top of this is the element of travel or distance- the axis is one that represents travel - commuting and or longer distances. Seems to me the longer distances carry more weight in this lunation as Sun and mercury both reside in Sag. News from afar, abroad or in the inner depths of ones being. Personally I recieved some insightful "downloads" by way of dream sequences recalled this morning and then some insights that came upon wakening and pondering the dream.
See what occurs for you , feel free to report back!

A few notes

Venus, the planet symbolizing love, affection, relations, our money and assets is still in Scorpio a sign that can be suspicious, deeply destructive at times, jealous, but also trans-formative and willing to unite with others. So we may see a few more days where people are cautious with money, suspicious of being unrealistically swept into a la-la land fantasy. This is good for influences are around that favor over indulgence. Money or even people that was previously unavailable may loosen up and start to flow by mid week. Still keep an eye on over exuberance but keep the flow going, our net worth is a means to an end it doesn't mean we are better or lesser people. On the other hand those who have been holding back may go for it.
Another happening this week is Uranus goes stationary/direct. This may be a quirky spontaneous influence that helps things suddenly happen or end- depending on the state of affairs to begin with. I sense this energy is reflected in the sad, sad shooting of 4 police officers here in the US today. While it's never just one planet that symbolizes potential events, though the effect of timing is often quite evident when these big "outer" planets change direction. Planets are neither good or bad, the actions reflected are a product of each individual.
There is emotional healing available, perhaps by way of expanding our thinking. Thinking more freely outside the box or just getting the mind out of a rut. Ideas may come suddenly, solutions and adjustments that were previously elusive may just pop into your mind. A sudden winter vacation may be in the wind before you know it. And if not literal, then it might be through reading or vicariously listening to others experiences. That is another Venus trait- the ability to truly hear what another is saying. Take time to do that more, ask questions that clarify if you hear what a person intended to say. This will make a difference. Sun still passes through Sag this time of year offering us faith and optimism, honesty and thinking big. Go for it! Wisely of course.

Take care, have fun!

-K