September 9/10: Mars and spiral galaxy M74 generate energy and balance but also explosions. Nebula M78 and Ceres encourage reflection and stimulate the higher mind, but also bring passivity.

September 9/10: Mars is in contra parallel to spiral galaxy M74, at 135° from Ceres and Nebula M78. This combination is good for putting in practice ideas, materialize plans, giving a concrete shape to projects... Obviously, ideas have to be well structured to stay firm in reality, but the highly energetic combination of galaxy M74 and Mars indicates the potential for great achievements, or at least a start to the week with significant progress. M74 is one of the most beautiful galaxies known by its symmetrical shape, hence if the energy is channeled into specific goals, situations can materialize in  a balanced, beautiful and harmonious way.

     But, beware! M74 contains a hypernova, an extremely powerful supernova explosion, so that, combined with Mars, it may indicate an explosive trend with confrontations, accidents, and even violence. To avoid connecting with such a frequency simply channel your attention to the realization of your plans. An energy this great should not be left out of control, but working in an area that requires a good effort... As simple or complicated that might be our plans and occurrences, the result will undoubtedly be positive. This contact is also excellent for artistic activities.

     Meanwhile, Ceres is in ecliptic conjunction to M78, a nebula that is characterized by its focus inward and psychoanalitical personality. This encourages study, research, therapy, meditation, reading, reflection. But normally, the manifestation of M78 lacks initiative, as it is a very theoretical nebula, turned towards itself. The two stars that illuminate M78 are type B, emphasizing intellect and inspiration. Therefore, the connection to Mars can be positive as well both balance the need to act on great ideas, which in turn are a good way to channel the enormous power of Mars/M74. It is time to dare to do things one wouldn't do at other times - but very well calculated in order to prevent explosions and disasters: you are warned! Let's start the week with challenging projects that wil make us grow!

     The Sun and Mercury in quintile (72°) to the North Lunar Node, Mercury in quintile to Juno. This game of quintiles between the Sun, Mercury and Juno can disrupt communication between people, and that through many changes of plans and opinion. Obviously, we need to start the week in a very flexible attitude with people, as a rigid approach would only cause frustration. Moreover, when something unexpected happens, we can take advantage of it if it brings something good; not all changes to the schedule need to be negative. The Sun in parallel to the Rosette Nebula shows a moment of inspiration and mental creativity, even a visionary trend. But Juno, still conjunct the Draco dwarf galaxy indicates a great need for privacy, intimacy, to share but privately and uncrowded. The Draco dwarf Copgalaxy has a large amount of dark matter, which obviously represents the dark side of our relations or unconscious ... that has to be confronted and resolved. But it can be optimized and/or neutralized by the contact with the Sun and the Rosette nebula. It is a time to expose creativity that has been hidden or in the background ...

      Mercury can help with that, as, besides doing a quintile to Juno,  is conjunct the Copeland's Septet, a group of galaxies in the constellation Leo. This represents different opinions from different people, which can enrich projects, but can also be the cause of disagreements, contradictions and a loss of enthusiasm. Avoid dispersal, confusion, and superficial communication. In any case, it is a good time to coordinate ideas and make positive changes, while ensuring that situations don't get destabilized. You have to keep the balance in the middle of movement!

     Galactic greetings,

     Carlos Duarte

     Astrologer Researcher