Juno ends its retrograde period in parallel to star cluster M14 and in opposition to star cluster M34, testing the quality of exchange in our relationships and making the appropriate adjustments

July 16th: The asteroid Juno ends its retrograde period in parallel to star cluster M14, opposed to star cluster M34. While the retrograde stations of Mercury and Uranus, which happened also this week, have attracted more attention in astrological circles, the direct station of Juno is a very important event, too. Juno is an asteroid whose scope is on close relationships, whether with relatives, lovers, spouse, friendship, family or community. The purpose is to detect the level of commitment, solidarity and equality within a relationship. When there is an imbalance, Juno will bring it to the surface so that it can be worked out and be corrected.

     After resuming its direct motion on July 16th, 2012, Juno will confront us with inconsistencies and imbalances in many relationships. This is normal and it can have very positive results, but once the difficulties have come to light, the only option will be to face them truthfully so they can be overcome. M14 is a star cluster with many variable stars, which implies a tendency to instability. In terms of Juno, this means intermittent signs of solidarity that can be interpreted as inconsistency and a lack of true bonds. For Juno, this is sufficient reason to feel betrayed and then claims may arise, asking for better proof of more consistent commitment.

     On the other hand, M14 is a very distant cluster (it's 38,000 light-years away), and therefore the theme of alienation in relationships can also become important in the days and perhaps weeks to come, until  July 31st, 2012. If in the recent or distant past there have been misunderstandings or splits, Juno will now tend to reconciliation and reunion, giving rise to multiple opportunities for meeting and understanding between people. Many relationships will be consolidated or will renew their commitment through common interests, whether in love, sexuality, friendship, family, community or business. In fact, this can happen in any context where there is a mutual agreement. It is therefore a moment of reconciliation with those who have had significant differences, and it is good to express a diplomatic attitude, flexible, though not necessarily condescending. You better be ready for dialogue, rather than showing indifference.

      Coldness and lack of empathy, on the other hand, can cause splits that did not exist or further increase those already existing. However, this can be positive in some cases, because if expectations of equality and solidarity are not met, or each person has different goals, the best is to stop the exchange. We must find better prospects elsewhere, rather than be hurting al the time or generating more frustration clinging to expectations that, for whatever reason, our partners are unable to fulfill. Juno is stationary in opposition to star cluster M34, in which a significant number of stars are arranged in pairs, whether visual or in actual double systems. This opposition reflects an useful, objective approach to relationships, enabling us to analyze clearly the real state of our interaction with others. With clarity, things will be more easily arranged and balanced.

    So the task ahead in the coming weeks, one of the most difficult for humans, is harmonizing our relations to make them better. It is a moment for union, for solidarity, for teaming up, for correcting the factors that block an adequate balance. Internationally, Juno will act on the different political and social groups within and between countries. Some partnerships will be consolidated, others will dissolve, yet others will emerge spontaneously. Complaints and protests to unfulfilled commitments will abound around the globe. What is certain is that the collective unconscious is operating at a "partnership frequency". We humans are not alone on Earth, and we need to agree with each other to coexist without hurting her! In case we have not yet realize this...

Thank you, Juno, for reminding us of this important duty!