AURUM ASTROLOGY Finding the Gold in Life

Before you start I will warn you this is a bit long. I have not had a chance to post for two weeks so am making up for it LOL! There is a Full Moon in Aquarius this Wednesday. Peace and love and brotherhood/sisterhood prevail! Just before that, the Moon, now  in serious and stoic Capricorn, crosses in front of Pluto,  activating the tension of the current squares (difficult aspects)  between Pluto Uranus and Mars. Mars, planet of war,  is also still in the mix, acting like a spark to gasoline, so here's a renewed warning to go slow, pay attention,  and be careful of trigger reactions.  Mars is pulling further and further from this powerful combo so  the sparks will die down a bit by next week. Meanwhile, the Moon is currently  eclipsing Pluto (called an occultation)  bringing hidden emotions to the forefront. Control/power issues abound!! This is a good time to examine our underlying motivations as we trip over old grudges or bits...

Mars, warrior  planet of action, aggression and desire,  is at the beginning of Libra, and now moving full steam ahead after a long time of retrograde motion in Virgo.  It is getting closer and closer to an exact opposition to Pluto the Destroyer.... which in turn is in square( tense) aspect to Uranus, the Awakener. Warning!! This combination is highly combustible and potentially violent. It can produce accidents, extreme tensions and massive flare ups. On top of this Mercury, which rules the mind,  is now moving backward (or so it appears to us on earth) which reverses its energy, causing communication breakdowns and bringing  a bit of chaos to the both the electronic and Internet world. This doesn't mean every email will get lost, but it is more likely at this time. On the other hand, the beautiful and benific Jupiter /Venus conjunction we have been enjoying is momentarily  reactivated by the Moon in Gemini. This lovely expansive and highly social...

The Mars Pluto Uranus square continues to create friction and tension which can result in accident, standoffs and outright violence. Be careful with how you react to others and find positive and productive ways to let off steam. Mars trine to Juliter and Venus bodes well for the expresison of affection and desire. We are not shy in Gemini and the link to Mars encourages us to go for what we want. Venus and Jupiter got  snuggled up real close just a few days ago and we are still basking in the warm glow. This has done much to ease us through this tumultuous time. Venus is the planet of love and connection while  Jupiter of luck, expansion and joy. In Gemini they open us up to people  and encrouage us to talk..and talk...and talk. It a social and easy going vibe in the midst of a somewhat angst filled sky. Saturn has been squaring the Sun which gives us a tendency to be a bit hardon oursleves, though it can also add dicipline and focus...useful at a time when so much fri...

Today, Tuesday June 3rd, 2012,  the Moon is Full in Capricorn. This brings the energy of the June 16th New Moon to a peak. I wrote then  about the need to release old patterns of thought and let go of our old worn out stories to make way for a new vision and a new era     ( http://www.aurumastrology.blogspot.ca/2012/06/new-moon-in-gemini-again.html  )  The  Sun and Moon represent opposite polarities of Masculine and Feminine archetypes.   Capricorn and Cancer are also key opposites, representing the Father and Mother principle.They both demand we act in grown up ways and take responsibity for both ourselves and others in a healthy way. Understanding where the line gets drawn in this regard is part of the lesson of this Full Moon. The feminine intuitive Moon, representing our soul-full, intuitive self, is in the masculine arena of Capricorn, representing   duty, authority,  and the drive for success (ambition). Cap...

Storm warning!!   This weekend, as Uranus  the Awakener,  exactly squares Pluto the Transformer, we reach the first peak in what will be several years of intense restructuring of both ourselves and our environment.  The last few days have been getting edgier and edgier, as the square becomes exact tomorrow. As these two powerful planets  butt heads again and again over the next couple of years,  the ripples in the cosmic pond will be radiating out for a long time to come. The most intense effect of this first clash will  remain strong all this coming week, so be advised. I believe we will look back on this time with the same interest as we now do the sixties or other pivotal moments of social upheaval. This upheaval may be manifesting in your own life as well, as the urge to change and the resistance to that same urge create powerful tension within and without. Both Uranus and Pluto bring sudden change; where and how will depend o...

It feels like things are accelerating at an significant rate since last month's eclipses and the Venus transit.   As we rush through the rest of June and into July there are increasing cosmic changes in the air.   If you are feeling a bit ragged, or unusually tired or exhilarated, its because we are undergoing such rapid changes to our psychic framework and how we experience/view the world.  Jupiter moved into Gemini on June 11 th , super-charging Communication and all things relating to the Mind for the next year.   This Tues, June 19th, we have the second New Moon in Gemini this month, rather appropriate for the sign of the twins, and then the Summer Solstice (Northern Hemisphere) arrives on June 20 th , the day after the New Moon.   On June 24 th we reach the first exact degree of the infamous square of Pluto and Uranus.   ( sorry, I previously said the 20 th …) This particular aspect marks the current time as one of intense...

Today, June 4 2012 there is a partial lunar eclipse of a super Full Moon (extra large and close to earth) sitting at 14 degrees Sagittarius. Just before sunrise EDT and around midday GMT, the circular shadow of the earth will cover a portion of the Moon’s surface. Then, the following days of June 5 th and 6 th , we are being treated to a rare transit of Venus at 15 degrees Gemini, where it can be seen (with proper viewing glasses) as a black dot passing over the face of the Sun. This event won’t happen again in this century and in combination with so many other powerful markers occurring at this time, brings a powerful message of peace to our somewhat beleaguered and weary planet. Just to add some spice to the mix, soon after these events,   the Moon slips between the Earth and Pluto to add extra wham-bang to this packed and powerful astrological sky. After an extended period of delays and blockages due to various retrograde planets, we are now steppi...