Venus will station retrograde on Solstice—in about a month. She has just entered her pre-retrograde shadow period (having touched the degree she will later retrograde back to: 13 Capricorn). She is slowing down, reaching that time in her orbit when she comes closest to earth. The area of your chart where she now appears is especially important—as she’ll be evaluating your … [Read more...]
Mercury goes retrograde on October 21—and will remain that way for three weeks, until November 10. All that Mercury rules—schedules, forms, traffic, travel, speech, repairs, machinery—will be subject to The Trickster’s tinkering. How can you best prepare? Check which house (or houses) in your chart contain 3 to 18 degrees of Scorpio. Be cautious and careful with matters in this … [Read more...]
If only Kate Middleton can wait until the 29th! That's when a rare alignment known as the "Star of David" occurs. According to ancient astrologers, this aspect heralds the birth of a king. Astrologically minded historians believe that this was the "star" the three wise men were actually following when Christ was born. Those born on July 29 this year should be blessed with … [Read more...]
This month the sky offers an outstanding celestial recipe for magical manifestation. If you have a dream or two you'd like to energize, the Grand Water Trine offers a rare energetic boost, as it's harmonizing three powerful archetypes in life-giving water signs: expansive and optimistic Jupiter, exalted in nourishing Cancer; hard-working Saturn, not afraid of tackling anything … [Read more...]
Mercury stations retrograde tomorrow at 19 Pisces. Likely you've been feeling it already. I've often noticed that the week before the retrograde can be the most hazardous as Mercury's slow-down takes us by surprise. The retrograde is Mercury’s three-week sleepy time. It's difficult if you’re uptight or overly ambitious; it can be fun if your schedule is forgiving. Especially … [Read more...]
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Jeff Jawer, The Mountain Astrologer
