August 28/29: Ceres and M53 provide supplies for weak situations, Vesta and the Swan Nebula promote research. The Sun, Mercury and star cluster M26 help to express what has remained silent, while Venus, Pallas and the Great Orion Nebula enhance art and productivity

August 28/29: Ceres enters Virgo in parallel to M53, a cluster with a very low metallicity. This means help or protection to areas or people in need of resources. This can apply to many situations, and indicates that Ceres' transit of the zodiacal sign Virgo, which runs until November 3, 2013, can be productive and helpful if we inject energy and resources in strategic locations that deserve attention. With the help of Ceres, and her protective attitude that combines with the diligence of Virgo, the projects that have stalled can be balanced with some movement: M53 is a balanced cluster by its moderate concentration.

     Pluto at 135° from Vesta, 120° from Mercury, is an excellent combination for research as it gives depth and mental concentration. Vesta is parallel to M17, the Swan Nebula, which hides inside a cluster of stars that illuminate it from within, like a lamp. Hence the beauty of M17, which favors research in the arts today. This combination will help to unfold hidden beauty and creativiy, to find creative and inspiring contents beyond what is visible to the eyes. But in reality, the combination of the Plutonian depth with M17's hidden contents favors all types of research, from scientific to one's own psychological depths ..

     The Sun parallels Mercury and is contra parallel star cluster M26. This has a balancing effect on areas that have remained expressionless. M26 is an open cluster in the constellation Scutum, which has many stars of type A and B, emphasizing expression. But the large amount of dust that obscures the cluster indicates obstacles, resistance, a block for this expressiveness. The Mercury/Sun combination in contra parallel to M26 implies an opportunity to express, to communicate, to manifest, overcoming difficulties and thus contributing to a better understanding. So, get your ideas out from the shade! This combination also represents denied access to files or information.

     Pallas parallel Venus and M42, the Great Nebula in Orion, is another combination especially favorable for the arts, particularly the graphic ones: painting, sculpture, photography, design, etc.. The Great Nebula in Orion is a particularly fertile area of our galaxy, which means high productivity, coupled with the venusian aesthetic sense and Pallas' strategic view. This also indicates an increase in production in business: financial strategies, however small, will tend to be successful and will grow as fresh sprouts if you start them now. Take good care of them!

     The Sun in quincunx (150°) to Juno and the Tarantula Nebula indicates adjustments in relationships that have been going on for several days, as Juno experiences a conjunction to one of the largest known nebulae. The demands of partners and close relationships increases, and they must be given due attention. As the Sun is still in contra parallel to M26 (see above), it is time to express what has not been said in our relationships. Things can imply both good or negative feelings, but the question is about their manifestation. Releasing them through expression will bring a healing effect, that will open possibilities for those who are willing to cooperate. However, you must think before speaking:  this tendency reflects drastic changes. So, if you want to avoid a intense turning point in your relationships, crucial, it is best to avoid confrontation.

Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer

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