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Current Planetary Positions:
Please reference the Blog entry on the date the planet
went into that sign for an explanation.
Sun: Gemini 5/20-6/21, Cancer 6/21-7/22
Moon: Changes signs (approximately) every 2 ½ days.
Mercury: Cancer 5/31-8/8
Venus: Cancer 6/2-6/27
Mars: Gemini 5/31-7/13
Jupiter: Gemini 6/12/12-6/27/13
Saturn: Scorpio 10/5/12-12/24/14
Uranus: Aries 3/11/11-5/16/2018
Neptune: Pisces 2/3/12-3/31/25
Pluto: Capricorn until 1/20/24
Chiron: Pisces 2/8/11-4/18/2018
Current Retrograde Planets:
Please reference the Blog entry on the date the planet
went Retrograde for an explanation.
Saturn Retrograde in Scorpio 2/18/13-7/8/13
Neptune Retrograde in Pisces 6/7/13-12/17/13
Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn 4/12/13-9/20/13
Coming up! Mercury
turns Retrograde in Cancer on 6/26/13 at 9:08am EST!!
Keep in mind
while you read this Blog that I include the time that a transit will be exact
so that you can see when it waxes and then when it starts to wane. The effects of a transit are often felt as
long as a day or two (or even longer).
The energy is usually felt more strongly during the time leading up to
the height and then it slowly starts to dissipate after. It’s important to remember that Moon transits
tend to last a shorter period of time than planetary transits. I will no longer be including every transit
that occurs, but rather highlighting the most dominant transits (to make the
Blog a little easier to read, in response to reader feedback!).
(Sunday 6/9/13)- After these last two days, today will seem astrologically
"light". The Moon in Gemini is going to form a conjunction very
early in the day with Jupiter assisting us in feeling optimistic and upbeat. This is an ideal time to work with groups of
people. It also highlights/benefits:
travel (especially long distance), other cultures, higher education, law, publishing,
advertising, sales, horses, and spirituality.
Around12:16pm
EST the Moon will move into the sensitive sign of Cancer. Good Cancer
Moon activities are: anything to do with
home and family, cooking, maternal/mothering, being emotional, crafts,
sensitivity, empathy, finances, savings, and care-taking. Things to avoid are: holding grudges, feeling
slighted (possibly with little or no cause), over sensitivity, emotional
eating, stubbornness, and being grumpy.
All of these themes will be highlighted over the next 2 ½ days….
Then just before midnight, the Moon in Cancer will form beneficial trines
with both Neptune and Saturn. This
will highlight the Grand Water Trine theme that we had last week & the
upcoming Neptune/Saturn trine on Wednesday.
This is time to make your dreams a reality. We may be driven by a vague state
of dissatisfaction now, which could serve as a motivator. There will be a
strong drive to find personal meaning through work, service, or self sacrifice.
The spiritual side of existence is fulfilling right now.
(Monday 6/10/13)- The Moon in Cancer will form a conjunction with both Venus &
Mercury which are both opposing Pluto. Things could
get interesting and potentially heated rather quickly. There could be powerful
emotions just below the surface and people may be extra sensitive around this
time. Relationships and communication will be highlighted both today and
tomorrow. This could be a good time to do some emotional purging such as
therapy or journaling. Especially since Mercury
is forming a beneficial trine with Chiron. This is an indication that
talking/communication could heal old wounds.
Are you wearing your heart on your sleeve? This is a beneficial transit if you need to
give a speech or to teach something. It
will be easier to convey your thoughts & ideas around this time (especially
if you speak from the heart).
In the early
evening (5:15pm EST), we will begin LONG
31+ hour void-of-course cycle that will last until the Moon transitions into proud Leo early Wednesday morning.
When the Moon makes no major planetary aspects
to another planet, before it switches into the next sign, is call “void of
course”. It is best to not do anything
new during these times because it has a decreased chance of working or will
have delays.
Much later in the
evening, the Sun in Gemini will form a slightly uncomfortable semisquare with
Saturn (R) in Scorpio (exact at 11:54pm EST). Remember, this is a planetary transit and
its effects will be felt much longer than a Moon transit. People may be in a more serious mood around
this time. This can be a time of
pessimism, feeling “the blues”, or even loneliness. Try to avoid being overly critical and hard
on yourself (or others). It is also
possible to clash with someone older than yourself (especially father figures
or someone in authority). Best to
concentrate on: work, organization, BALANCE, joint enterprises, goal setting,
and details.
(Tuesday 6/11/13)- Keep in mind that the Moon in
Cancer will be void-of-course the entire day (see yesterdays entry for more
details). We will have two "bigger" transits that will be at their
height today, however we may feel their influence for most of this week….
Firstly, Venus in Cancer forms a stressful opposition
with powerful Pluto (R) in Capricorn (exact at 6:08pm EST). Remember,
this is a planetary transit and its effects will be felt much longer than a
Moon transit. This is power in love,
pure and simple. Avoid power struggles
with loved if at all possible. If you
are in a relationship, try to remember that each person in a relationship has
his or her own will, personality, likes & dislikes. If you are single, try not to obsess about
being with another person too much. If
you meet someone new during this transit they may be passionate, yet
secretive. Pluto can bring up fanatical
behavior, hidden fears, jealousy, and passion.
Then, Saturn (R) in Scorpio will form a
flowing trine with Neptune in Pisces (exact at7:26pm EST). Remember, this is a planetary transit and its
effects will be felt much longer than a Moon transit. This will highlight the Grand Water Trine
theme that we had last week. As a Life
Coach, I am loving this transit because this is an ideal time to make your
dreams a reality! Now is the time to harness that inner creativity and actually
put pen to paper. Call that publisher, contact the art gallery, make a video of
your song and put it on YouTube…..Make a plan!
We may be driven by a vague state of dissatisfaction now, which could
serve as a motivator. There will be a strong drive to find personal meaning
through work, service, or self sacrifice. The spiritual side of existence is fulfilling
right now.
(Wednesday
6/12/13)- Today there
will be some interesting and unique energies at large. We begin the day by finally ending that very long void-of-course Lunar cycle when the Moon
transitions into the sign of Leo (exact at12:58am EST). Good
activities to do when the Moon is in
Leo are: anything to do with performing or theater, seeing a show,
dressing up & looking nice, managing, feeling proud, entrepreneurial
endeavors, gambling, playing games, routing for the underdog and taking care of
children. Things to avoid are being too
bossy, acting egotistical, and going over the top. All of these themes will be highlighted over
the next 2 ½ days.
There is a T-Square between Venus/Uranus/Pluto, with the focus being
on Uranus (the proverbial “wildcard”). For those of you out there that have
been regular readers of my Blog, know that I enjoy including the astrological terminology
for those that are interested in astrology and also I include my interpretation
as to what all of this means. Basically what is happening is that Venus opposed
Pluto yesterday and is forming a difficult square with Uranus today. Venus is
basically highlighting the much larger Uranus/Pluto square that is going to be
in the backdrop until the year 2015. All of this is very intense astrological
energy and whenever Venus is involved we are talking about both love and
finances. It’s possible
that an exciting, creative person or project suddenly comes into your life
creating a little tension. Nervous energy…but in a good way! Time to go with the flow! This is a good time to “surprise” you
romantic partner with a nice gesture.
You could also have a “surprise” financially; this could mean that you
unexpectedly got a bonus OR are overdrawn on your checking account! You may find yourself attracted to the avant
garde. We may be drawn to something or
someone that is different for the sake of being different….make sure there is
substance before becoming enthralled.
(Thursday 6/13/13)- This is
a good time to remind you that astrological energies occasionally take a while
to dissipate. Make no mistake; we are still under the influence of yesterday’s
T-Square (please read that entry for more details). We start the astrological day right after
midnight, when the Moon in Leo forms a
beneficial trine with Uranus helping us to step up to the plate and
do the right thing, even though it may be somewhat unconventional. We could get sudden revelations or ideas, so
write them down! Technology (like
computers), inventing, New Age ideologies, and friendships are favored around
this transit. This could cause disturbed
dreams and/or sleep (possibly inspirational or vivid dreams).
Speaking of yesterdays T-Square, Venus will highlight the nodes of the Moon
today. This could involve karmic and/or past life ties involving love and relationships.
You could have a magnetic attraction to a person that could be beneficial
towards your spiritual or emotional growth (which may or may not be totally
pleasant). We all travel in soul groups and are constantly learning and growing
as a result of our association with one another. Sometimes those associations are pleasant,
and sometimes very painful, but usually they help us to (hopefully) learn and
grow.
We end the day on a pleasant note, when the
Moon in Leo will positively sextile the Sun in Gemini (exact at 11:13pm
EST). This is an ideal time to be
with friends & loved ones. This
transit is conducive for feeling supported.
Maybe it’s time to do something nice for your sweetheart?
(Friday 6/14/13)- Wow, this week is really mostly about Venus! In
the early morning hours, Venus in Cancer will form a positive trine
with Chiron (the “Wounded Healer”) in Pisces (exact at 6:08am EST)
helping to heal old relationship wounds. I found this quote floating around the
Internet which I think really articulates what this transit is about - “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely
to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against
it.” ~Rumi Powerful stuff!? This will also be beneficial for artistic
endeavors (especially if you have strayed from doing them for a while).
The Moon in Leo will
be void-of-course from 7:14am-12:26pm
EST. The
Moon transitions into service-oriented Virgo (exact at 12:26pm EST). Good Virgo
Moon activities are: organization, being detail-oriented, service to others,
health improvement, intellectual pursuits, practicality, research, and really
anything that requires precision. Things
to avoid are: being overly perfectionistic, excessive worry, analysis
paralysis, criticism, and being too caught up in the details that we can’t see
the forest through the trees. All of
these themes will be prominent in the next 2 1/2 days.
Later in the
evening (around10:30pm EST), the Moon in Virgo will highlight the Saturn/Neptune
square that occurred on Tuesday (see that post for more details). Time to
tap into our inner discipline, goal setting, organization and attention to
details. We may want to make long term plans,
although I wouldn’t make a big decision around this time. This will also enhance escapism (people with
drug or alcohol issues will have trouble around this transit). If you are
sleeping while this event occurs, it may be possible to have prophetic or
“visitation” dreams around this time.
(Saturday 6/15/13)- The Moon
will be in detailed-oriented Virgo for the entire day today. She will
highlight the Venus/Uranus square that occurred on Wednesday (see that entry
for more details) and also the Mars/Pluto quincunx that will be occurring
today. When the Moon does this, it acts more like an amplifier for the
astrological energies that are already taking place and increasing our
sensitivity pertaining to those energies.
In the morning, Mars
in Gemini will form an annoying quincunx with Pluto in Capricorn (exact at 9:19am
EST). Remember, this is a
planetary transit and its effects will be felt much longer than a Moon
transit. Quincunxes usually will
manifest in the form of a block or obstacle.
Keep things light! Outside
influences could affect you and you may need to change how you react to
it. Adjustment (on your part) may be
needed to come out on the winning end of the situation. Anger or aggression may be prevalent around
this time. Now is not the time for big actions or reactions. Keep it subdued
(if possible). Do you remember when you were a kid and you would shake a soda
bottle but kept the cap on? It would
just fizz and fizz with nowhere to go? That's what this energy is akin too.
Although the height of this transit is today, Mars is actually highlighting the
Uranus/Pluto square as it will be forming a positive sextile with Uranus on
Monday.
Mark your calendars! The Sun will move into
the sign of Cancer on Friday 6/21/13 which will also be the start of the Summer
Solstice.
The above
transits are often felt collectively but you would need to know where within
your chart that they would fall. As
always, I am available for a professional astrological reading. I have a
variety of charts to choose from (relationship, life path, time-line, child
star, etc). I can do readings in-person, over the phone, or via Skype. Or if you’re not into having a reading, I can
just supply a chart. Please feel free to
contact me for more information! Have a great week! Bye for now……
Peace & Light,
Gretchen A. Hidell, Astrologer
Intuitive Counselor, Reiki Master, Gem/Crystal Work
Master NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner) Hypnotherapy Life
Coach
Ordained Minister & Certified Spiritual Healer (Inter-Faith)
#(802)-999-4677
Website: www.GretchenHidell.com
