July 30/31: The Sun and the Beehive Cluster (M44) emphasize expression and communication, and reveal hidden information, Venus and the Great Orion Nebula generate material, artistic abundance...and love

July 30/31: The Sun conjunct the Beehive Cluster (M44), at 150° from Pluto, at 60° from Vesta. Each year, around July 30th, the Sun transits in ecliptic conjunction to the Beehive cluster, located in the center of the constellation of Cancer and the beginning of the zodiacal sign of Leo. This transition, although a fleeting one, can be significant because of its strong tendency to expressiveness. M44 contains lots of white stars of type A, classified after their temperature, which hovers around 10,000 degrees Kelvin. A-type stars are associated astrologically with expressive power, an enormous need for communication that the Sun's transit emphasizes even more.

     However, during this year's transit, it is advisable to be cautious: the Sun is simultaneously located at 150° from Pluto and star cluster M25, which, as we have seen in other sections of the Galactic Guide, may result in hidden information coming to the surface. The effect of this trend may vary: while it is constructive to express repressed emotions and thoughts, it can also generate situations that will surely cause conflict and controversy. In any case, you should use this transit to bring out creative ideas that were forgotten in the past and that can have a good use in the present. It is also good for expressing feelings of all kinds, easing the emotional burden and giving some relief. Do not rule out the possibility of a romantic mood, especially with Venus conjunct the Great Nebula in Orion (see below), nor scandals caused by indiscretions or manipulative research. If you want to keep something hidden today, you must be especially careful...

     Fortunately, the Sun is at 60° from Vesta, a highly favorable combination symbolizing the ability to focus on constructive activities, compensating somehow the tendency to be distracted by external events, to which one can escape if you tune on consiously with this frequency. More even so as Vesta is conjunct the Hyades, a star cluster in the constellation Taurus, whose abundance of K-type stars suggests much creative and productive activity, also in financial terms. And while the combination Vesta/Hyades is favorable to concentrate on productive work, it also places great emphasis on sexuality and desire, which can absorb a substantial amount of attention for a couple of days. The trend may actually manifest at all these levels, but the important thing is to know the general atmosphere and to consciously decide which frequency to connect with.

     Venus conjunct the Great Orion Nebula (M42) is a very positive trend that represents a wealth both in the material plane and relationships. It is an excellent time to generate money or resources, as well as for artistic creation and showing love at all levels. Yes, Venus can be decidedly romantic in combination with M42, and in general, it can build or reinforce confidence in many types of relationships. We will follow up on this fantastic combination in the featured discussions at the Galactic Guide sections of Facebook and Twitter over the coming two days, do not miss them! Finally, minor planet Pallas makes its retrograde station in opposition to star cluster M3, an issue that we have discussed in previous days. This event represents the possibility to compensate big or small weaknesses, failures and poor performances during the month of August 2012. So if these days you detect inconsistencies in your daily routine, it's time to repair, compose, strengthen, develop strategies and plans for offsetting procedures that do not give what is expected of them. We will also discuss more about Pallas' station and the cluster M3 on Facebook and Twitter, you can enter throughout the day to check for updates on these topics:

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Greetings, and good luck in your galactic journey through everyday life!

Carlos Duarte
Researcher Astrologer