Astro-logy

The great conjunction in Virgo! It's all happening at the moment in the sign that rules health, formal learning, written communication, physical well-being, medicine and travel.

Mercury, ruler of the sign is applying to a conjunction with the Sun, meaning that clarity of communication is compromised. We may find it harder to communicate effectively in a way that leads to a positive result.

Mars and Venus are also under the Sun's rays and with Venus already in a weak state in the sign, this means that care, love, peace, harmony and relationships are under attack. It takes hard work at the moment to maintain peace.

Mars being weakened will ease up on the drive for perfectionism, however this is also coupled with some anxiety that is not managed well. We may feel that it's okay to mess up, only to wake up the next morning feeling anxious and upset about doing so!

The Virgo duality impacts the influence of all these planets and things can go either way... a calm and friendly family lunch can turn into a family feud. An exciting trip, can turn into a disastrous event. Or you may end up deleting some of the best work you've done in a long time, totally by accident.

Time to take care and focus on what we are doing. Pay attention to thoughts that come suddenly and bring clarity as they may disappear just as suddenly. Learning will need to be repeated and where possible left for another week or two! Distractions lead to disappointment.

Retrograde Saturn trines the conjunction, so structural integrity and work ethic suffers too, not providing much support for our ventures and activities that require discipline. It may feel as if everything is chaotic and mismanaged at the moment. Ride it out and look for the positive experiences that bring some relief in the form of sports, arts, spirituality and being outdoors.

Let's be kind to each other. Over the next few days there will be moments of intense elation too - look out for when those happen :)

The Sun in Cancer opposes Saturn in Capricorn now, impeding general life force, creativity and vitality. Mercury has also turned retrograde recently in Leo, further impeding vitality and energy. This is certainly a time to recover and replenish energy.
Saturn and Jupiter will both continue in their retrograde motion for the next few months, thereby impeding spiritual learning and foreign expansion.
The lunar nodes are conjunct the Sun and Saturn now too - further weakening the power of these two bodies and leading to physical and emotional struggles related to past experiences with family and physical health.
The Moon is transiting into Scorpio where she too is weak, leading to further decline in health and ailments related to humidity and phlegm. The Moon also squares Mercury conjunct Mars, further intensifying ills, fevers and infections.
Time to rest and take necessary remedial measures to stay healthy or get better!
Strength, resilience and growth may be under fire now, but there is a safe place to be found with kin. Stay safe and home :)

Venus in Capricorn at the moment doesn't allow much time for playing - it's all focus, dedication and hard work! Finding and doing work that you enjoy and can pour creativity into is important for now to maintain focus.

With the Sun swiftly moving through Aquarius there is a great focus on increasing knowledge, use this opportune time to learn and expand.

Saturn is solid in Capricorn, providing structure, discipline and integrity, these attributes are required to succeed in any long term ventures. Also in matters related to governance and institutions, stick to the rules for now and things will get done.

Jupiter and the Moon provide a welcome reprieve, supporting us to give attention to philosophical matters, spiritual issues and higher learning.

Mars is all go, go, go! Whatever actions are set in motion now, are likely to deliver - a good time to start projects, as long as the discipline and determination is there to keep up with the good work! The results will become visible towards the latter part of the year.

Mars, Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon in rulership at the moment means that most things that are promised by these planets can be delivered: action, energy, vitality, discipline, hard work, vision, magnificence, enchantment, money and business.

The conjunction of Venus and Jupiter in Sagittarius is a beautiful combination for international affairs, travel, spiritual work and higher learning. The Moon in Cancer brings vivid realistic dreams and connections to loved ones and family.

Mercury is under the rule of Saturn and will be turned towards planing and organising, all with long term gains in mind, instilling a sense of responsibility and gravity.

This is a good time to take action on short and long term projects and involvements as things are clear and straight forward. What you see is what you get for now.

The Sun will be entering Aquarius soon, where it is impeded, so reliance on the other spirits will be great over the next month. Don't focus too much on your own worth, now is the time to celebrate humanity and our collective aspirations and achievements.

Three of our planets are moving direct through signs that they rule at the moment, supporting the delivery of fate. Mars in Aries promises action and results, Saturn in Capricorn begs discipline and hard work and Jupiter in Sagittarius delivers freedom and ease.

The Jupiter-Moon conjunction at present enables spiritual connections and deeper understanding across distance. Foreign business, money and expansion is supported, but also higher learning and emotional bonds with children and visionaries.

Now is a good time to set projects in motion, as there is drive, determination and dedication to achieve success. Over the coming weeks we will work towards concrete goals in a systematic and process fashion. But we know that all work and no play makes for a dull life! Use those Jupiterian opportunities to go on adventures, explore the outdoors and connect with those we truly value in our lives.

The spotlight is on formal institutions, organisations and governments for the next two weeks and all eyes are watching how global politics and relations unfold over this period. It seems there will be delays, challenges and many obstacles facing us in this regard, but worth fighting for and working through to find resolve!

Jupiter ingressed into Sagittarius over the past weekend, while Mars is preparing to enter Pisces! These two sign changes bring with them significant shifts in our own personal vision, spirituality and humanity, as well as in our energy, focus and drive.

Jupiter is at home in the sign of Sagittarius working towards improving global relations and interconnections. The next year will bring growth in the areas of higher education, philosophy, globalisation, religion, human kindness and expansion of our visions, values and ways of thinking.

Mars in Pisces for the next month and a half give us drive and impetus to get things moving on a creative artistic level, but also on a spiritual level.

With these two planets bringing focus and vitality to arts, philosophy, religion, spirituality and culture many of us will feel a pull now to do more for others and to strengthen our bonds with those we love and associate with.

There's also a focus on completion during this Mars cycle, bringing projects to fruition and finalising what we started approximately two years ago. This is the last chance to bring creative flair and work on delivering a beautiful end to a successful journey. Next year, we will start something new!

Higher connections are very active during this period, including interstellar and inter dimensional activity, we simply need to be receptive, open minds, open hearts - this will facilitate great expansion and movement to higher levels of spirituality. You have put in the work and gone through incredible transformation, now let things happen!

We are halfway through the Venus retrograde and Mercury and Jupiter are conjunct in Scorpio. Thoughts and beliefs about the meaning of life and spirit are top of mind with past experience and patterns repeating.
There is an opportunity to separate from these old patterns and be more pragmatic about our lives.

Sometimes it is necessary to let go to be free again. This is one of those times where we should seek the deeper truth of what we strive for emotionally, spiritually and intellectually and then build the physical support systems to ensure we reach these goals.

Letting go does not mean you are giving up, it means you are taking another chance and opening yourself up to new possibilities that may lead to growth and abundance. Letting go is not weakness; it takes courage to walk away from habits, whether relationships, behaviours or addictions.

Letting go is about allowing yourself another chapter, about seeing your life's potential and not limiting it to past encounters. Love for yourself and a desire for your own happiness may provide the courage and strength you need.

Freedom from bonds of things and people is called for now if we are to ascend further along our spiritual paths. Finding those kindred spirits that share our dreams and ideals will bring a new sense of belonging and purpose. No-one should be held hostage to the past.

Let's gather our power and light and work towards freedom of ourselves, of our kin, our neighbours, our friends, our nations, our animals and our planet.

Venus stations retrograde in Scorpio. This makes for an introspective perspective on issues related to our own mortality. We may find ourselves thinking about how fragile our mortal coil is and in fact even entertain fear around death and ending. However, this is a great time to spend some loving energy on ourselves, transforming and reshaping ourselves on spiritual and emotional levels.
Let go of negative emotions and relationships that imprison you. Open yourself up to those that enable you to grow and transcend the normal. Pay attention to the basic and simple things in life, like breathing, food and sleeping - getting our physical and emotional balance in check will do wonders for all aspects of our lives.
Inner dialogue should focus on renewing ourselves and growing from our old foundations, finding the cracks and openings towards light and love. Like trees that transform themselves and overcome the barriers of confinement, we too can mold and reshape ourselves with pure intentions and a selfish concern for our own well-being.
This is a time during which stormy romance will lead to short-term satisfaction. It sure as nuts will be good, but cannot last long. The choice is in your hands - take whatever it is you need at the moment. Simple encounters may lead to more, so don't discount those supermarket collisions!
Reworking our creative outputs and focusing on how to share our products with the right critics should be under consideration. But don't share just yet, spend this time perfecting it.
Indeed Scorpio and Venus strive for perfection, so the intensity of love, art, s*x and war is unrivaled for now. Enjoy it while it lasts.

All planets are currently moving direct through the zodiac, meaning that what we see is pretty much what we get. This is a good time to put certain structures and disciplines in place that will help us reach the goals we intend to. With Saturn in Capricorn there is great opportunity to set our boundaries, make concrete plans and stick to our resolve regardless of what life throws at us.

Communication channels should be clear with Mercury in Libra, but it also means that we have to take some time to explain our motivations in more detail to those that matter to us. Communication in relationships is critical for success, especially as Mars in Aquarius may lead to easy upsets at the moment. Injury and loss are possible, so it really is necessary to give some attention to the softer aspects of relationships.

With Venus in Scorpio we may tend to internalise a lot of emotions. This is not great for dealing with things. Best to confront those hidden feelings at the moment to clear the air and allow clean thoughts and energy to fill our beings. There is a tendency to be a little self centered and selfish at the moment; there is time to car for ourselves and we need to do it - regenerate and build up your personal confidence and power again. However, when you step away from this empowerment, take the necessary action to make a difference in someone else's life - share the love!

For those who are keen to explore the reaches of their sensual romantic sides, now is the time to do so, without boundaries - go for it. Be true to yourself and you will attract that which you crave.

This is a time of balance - physical-emotional and spiritual- expressional. Find your centre of gravity and being in the maelstrom of feelings and thoughts. It's good to be centered and real.

Venus is veering into Scorpio and Mars edging ever closer to Aquarius, a sign of tumultuous times ahead! The dark and broody Venus will be introspective and focus on ego and power over the next few weeks, with the potential for self-harm when frustrated or feeling out of control. This is not good for most emotional states, so keep a calm head and try to see things objectively.

A desire for personal power is coupled with violence and hurtful behaviour. It's best to protect yourself by not engaging in any negative exchanges.

With Venus and Mars both in the last degrees of signs at the moment it is hard to trust your own instincts and judgments as things are not clear. Many questions remain unanswered and it's hard to make decisions. Decisions may easily turn out to be wrong. Best to wait a few days before taking action on anything.

All the planets are moving direct in the signs, indicating that now and over the next while is the best time to make lasting changes and longer term decisions. from early October, expect creative and diplomatic processes to be strained with old issues resurfacing.

The Full Moon in Aquarius will also undergo a total eclipse in about 20 hours. This eclipse happening in the sign of Aquarius may be regarded as ominous as it will last for approximately 90 minutes. During an eclipse we have the opportunity to leave old things that don't serve us anymore behind and prepare for a rebirth of sorts.

As the eclipse is so near Mars in the sky it is likely to be associated with accidents and fire, from anywhere in the kitchen to out on the road or in the air. Take care.

Certain issues have been bubbling under the surface recently and more information on these will be revealed over the next two weeks. There may be a marked increase in information about science and technology, especially related to air-related attacks and discord or war.

Rituals purging us from bad habits and addictions will be good performed under the Full Moon, sever the links to old habits during the eclipse and set new intentions as it starts to reappear.

You will gain intuitive knowledge over the next few days that will clarify an issue that's been milling in your head.

The Sun is in Leo now for the next month, where it is strong and effective, delivering praise, honours and rewards to those deserving. Public enterprises are active and visible at this time, but losses and value destruction is likely, especially related to technology, software and humanitarian issues.
Politicians and religious authorities provide challenges to leaders, while an extensive drive towards spiritual actions draws attention away from the stages of the world.

On the 27th Mercury once again stations retrograde, joining Saturn and Mars in their seemingly reverse motions. This time the retrograde is in Leo, indicating more challenges related to public communications and marketing as well as travel. However, those prone to talking about themselves often will show their true colours, attempting to draw all eyes to them. This may well backfire as they will be exposed, often for the shallow self-centered people they are.

The Full Moon in Aquarius this week will be conjunct a retrograde Mars, highlighting violence, accident and ill fortune. If you expect a repeat of an ill event, the next day or two will reveal much. Do not be on the back foot.

Venus and Jupiter cooperate to bring some benefit and sensibility and fun to private matters, but the effects are not long lasting so enjoy it as it happens!