September 15/16: Venus, Mars and star cluster M18 bring to light hidden and unconscious aspects in relationships; Mercury, Uranus, globular cluster M5 and galaxy M85 indicate a renewal of customs, habits and traditions

September 15/16: Venus in contra parallel to Mars and star cluster M18. This combination can bring to light hidden or unconscious aspects in relationships, which should be assimilated, discussed, understood. While it may be embarrassing or uncomfortable to confront situations that are difficult to solve, the effort to clear things up a bit can lighten the atmosphere and release burdens that hinder a positive exchange. M18 is a cluster with very few stars and is covered with haze, suggesting hidden situations, which also favors covert or secret relationships, and seduction.

     Meanwhile, the planet of communication, Mercury, is in parallel to Uranus and star cluster M5, indicating on one hand a tendency to express ideas in a different, original and creative way. This will help to renovate structures and old procedures. Literally, it is about renewing traditions, habits, customs and long-established prejudices. M5 is a very old star cluster, accounting for the past or deeply-rooted habits and customs. M5 is also very large, so it is possibe that this renewal may manifest in an impositve and abrupt manner, though somewhat insecure and hesitant at the same time.

     But Mercury, in ecliptic conjunction to galaxy M85, indicates a new creative impulse for stagnant situations: M85 has a young stellar population absorbed through swallowing a neighboring galaxy. This symbolizes a revitalizing exchange in communication and relations, which can help to resume or give new energy to stagnant projects, thanks to the contribution of other people's ideas. Moreover, Mercury also makes during the day a square to Ceres, a semisextile to Saturn, and a sextile to the Moon's North Node, which favors formal social engagements and complying with everyday obligations and people.

Have a great weekend!

Regards,

Carlos Duarte

Research Astrologer