People clash on Thursday as the Moon, Mars and Jupiter form a mutable T-square. However, the Sun is conjunct Saturn and most should be able to manage their energy. In fact, Mars in Sagittarius opposes Jupiter in Gemini all week, so expect people to spar over their beliefs. If you can manage not to blow your top, you'll probably benefit from the dialogue so keep that in mind. Tuesday the Moon enters Aries where it conjuncts Uranus. These bodies oppose Venus in a late degree of Virgo, … [Read more...]
Karmic Astrology ~ “Why am I here?”
Your Life’s Purpose Karmic Astrology is not just one of the most valuable bits of astrological information available to anyone who has ever asked the questions, “Why am I here?” or “What is my life’s purpose?” It is also the name of a series of books written by Martin Schulman in the late 1970's. Karmic Astrology is practiced by some astrologers who believe in reincarnation though the concept of Karma is not always associated to Indian religions. Indeed, Edgar Cayce, a devout … [Read more...]
New Moon in Libra 10-11-12, Lull In The Action Offers A Powerful Opportunity, Elsa P
We have a mild week on tap, with the potential for deep healing thanks to a combination of influences. People will be surprisingly generous as recent tensions fade. With an emphasis on Gemini, Virgo and Scorpio this week, the lull in the action offers a powerful opportunity to align your mind with your gut. Think deeply. Try to establish a connection between your intellect and your subconscious so that you may better understand that which is primal inside of you. There's your … [Read more...]
Elsa, Navigating the Full Moon in Aries, Venus Square Mars and a Cardinal T-Square
This will be one of the most dynamic and challenging weeks we've seen this year. This week is full of anger and strife. We're two t-squares and a poorly aspected, explosive full moon in Aries. It makes sense you be armed with a plan so that's what I'll offer. Conflict will erupt when you least expect it and the fighting will be intense. People shoot to kill under a sky like this so don't go around writing checks your ass can't cash. Don't assume you're the hottest head around, … [Read more...]
New Moon in Virgo, Cardinal T-Square, Pluto Direct – Sept 13, 2012
All eyes on Virgo, as we head towards the powerful new moon in the sign which takes place Saturday evening in the US. This energy is exceptionally pure. The New Moon takes place on September 15th at 23 degrees Virgo, conjunct Mercury, ruler of Virgo. That’s it. There are no other aspects. There is nothing to add or subtract or alter this energy which makes it remarkable in it’s purity. Take advantage of this by setting an intention in the Virgo realm. Fix something, clean … [Read more...]
Elsa P: September 6, 2012: Think, Act, Imagine, Get Along
Regardless of background noise, most have something going well in their life at this point. If not, this is a good week to whip something into shape as things are more favorable than we've seen in a while. Specifically, Mercury is in its own sign, Virgo, Mars is at home in Scorpio, Neptune is in the sign it rules, Pisces, and Saturn is in exaltation in Libra. You should be able to think (Mercury), act (Mars), imagine (Neptune) and get along with others (Saturn in Libra). That's the … [Read more...]
Elsa P: August 16, 2012 – Drama, Surprise, Challenge And Soothing
Few will be bored on Thursday as Venus squares Uranus and opposes Pluto. Things are poppin'! Further, with the Sun, Moon and Mercury in Leo, there will be no shortage of drama as we head into the New Moon on Friday. There are any number of ways to fare well here. You can detach (Uranus) and be entertained (Leo) by the machinations (Pluto) of others (Venus). If you have Leo in your chart, you may prefer to be the show rather than see the show. What's nice is that most combinations will … [Read more...]
Elsa P: July 5, 2012 – Keeping Things Interesting
With Venus and Jupiter conjunct in Gemini this week, things that are clever or interesting are in vogue. With this in mind, I'll point out the quirk and curiosity in the week in the hope it gives you a beneficial perspective. The Moon in Aquarius forms a grand trine with Venus and Jupiter in Gemini and Mars in Libra on Thursday. This creates a great social environment that seems wasted during the work week, but is it? If you enjoy your co-workers, everyone's job is made easier. Friday, … [Read more...]
Elsa P. – ‘Moon is full in Capricorn’
When the sky is overly harsh people go into survival mode. When there's a preponderance of ease, they tend to lie around. It's a balance between the two that creates conditions most conducive to productivity and that's what we have this week. There are a number of elements in play here. First, we've got a cardinal T-square involving the Sun, Uranus and Pluto in effect all week. This is very dynamic energy and anyone who can control (Capricorn) their impulses (Aries) enough to channel then … [Read more...]
Elsa P: June 7, 2012 – Shocking News and Mental Pressure
Mercury leaves Gemini for Cancer on Thursday. Expect a choppy transition as Mars in Mercury-ruled Virgo will square the Sun and Venus in Mercury-ruled Gemini, providing enough angst that some will act out. If you can hold yourself together, I would, as Friday brings relief in the form of a grand trine in air. Saturday brings us a cardinal T-square involving Mercury, Uranus and Pluto that will dominate the next four days. Mercury-ruled Geminis and Virgos will be shocked and pressured but … [Read more...]
Elsa P: May 31, 2012 – Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius – Variety Show!
Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius - Variety Show! Thursday, Mars in Virgo squares Mercury in Gemini, and you may want to argue and challenge the ideas of others. With the Moon conjunct Saturn in Libra, you'll probably feel pressured to be polite about it, and to be fair. I think this bodes well for all social interaction. Friday, the Moon slips into Scorpio, in easy aspect to Neptune in Pisces. This is a psychic combination but to take advantage of it you'll have to avoid considerable … [Read more...]
Elsa P: May 17, 2012 – Imagination Aids Problem Solving
The solar eclipse in Mercury-ruled Gemini on Sunday marks the peak of this week where mental functions will be emphasized.Variety is a key concept for Gemini and we'll see plenty of that. Thursday, the Moon in Aries opposes Saturn in Libra putting focus on the me-we axis. So many want to be "on their own" (Aries) but supported by others (Saturn in Libra). People want to be independent, but not alone and balancing this is the job of the day. Friday, the Moon joins the Sun, Mercury and … [Read more...]
Elsa P: April 12, 2012 – Slow Start To A Fast Week
The Moon in Capricorn conjuncts Pluto and squares Uranus on Thursday, awakening deep emotion in the collective. Mars will turn direct on Friday which also creates a stir. It's an interesting juxtaposition, feeling our roots as we prepare to spring forward. When Mars does turn direct on Friday, it's impeded by Venus and Neptune. Have you ever gotten in your car and not known exactly where you were going? This is like that. We also have Saturn opposing the Sun in Mars-ruled Aries over the … [Read more...]
ELSA – Full Moon In Libra, Mutable T- Square, Pluto Retrograde and Uranus Square Pluto!
This is an extremely dynamic week. I don't think I can adequately cover it in this short form but I'll try to hit the high points and direct you to posts where I have elaborated around the various energies at play. We have a mutable T-square involving Venus, Mars, Chiron and Neptune in effect all week. We'll see a lot of bickering with this but the overall phrase that comes to mind is, "You always hurt the one you love". I have offered very specific tips around how to deal … [Read more...]
Elsa P – March 22, 2012 – New Moon In Aries, Sun Square Pluto And Big Kiss For All!
March 22, 2012 - New Moon In Aries, Sun Square Pluto And Big Kiss For All! We have a stunning New Moon in Arieson Thursday morning in the US. With the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Uranus all tightly conjunct in Aries, this is a brilliant time to start something, reboot your life, your attitude, your marriage or your friendships that may have fallen by the wayside. Use it or lose it because it breaks up fast. Friday, the Moon pulls away from the conjunction like an independent mother … [Read more...]