December 16 /17: Uranus and the Antennae Galaxies generate resistance to conventions; Mercury , Jupiter and star cluster M79 bring new information that favors communication and development

December 16/17: Mercury at 150° from Jupiter and opposite star cluster M79. It is necessary to conform to the way others communicate, acting with flexibility, showing acceptance of new people, ideas and projects. anopen attitude can bring good consequences. Mercury rules communication, and it is in opposition to M79, an immigrant cluster that comes from another galaxy. The theme suggested here is the assimilation of new information and/or new people, which can be quite positive. Of course, the beneficial element of this assimilation is shown by Jupiter, which always leads to some growth.  But to make this promising astrological trend effective you have to show flexibility and adaptability to the new and positive lement that life offers us today... Rigidity can obviously block this beneficial trend ... Indeed, it is an excellent day 7couple of days to travel, study or teach languages and broader and profound issues, to contact people who are physically away, abroad or to overcome communication bariers between people.

      But the most important event of the week is definitely Uranus in direct station at 45° from minor planet Juno and in opposition to the Antennae Galaxies. This suggests a strong tendency to changes in relationships and prior arrangements. The relationships affected by this event can range from couples and partnrships, to coworkers, family or close friendships, but the fact is that many of them will have to rethink the meaning of commitment. No need to rush, though, for this important astrological event's influence lasts for about six months. However, it is during these mid-december days when the shift occurs. Juno, the asteroid of relationships, is conjunct star cluster M3, which contains many variable stars, suggesting worn-out or outdated elements in relationships. It is time to start renewing commitments into a different approach, but we have six months to do so.

      Once more, Uranus' station occurs in opposition to the Antennae Galaxies, an astrological combination whose meaning is to resist or defend from unfavorable or inappropriate situations . The second, more positive meaning is about achieving a healthy balance between individuality and relationships. Both options require adjustments and changes over the next semester. The Antennae Galaxies represent a strong impact  from other people in our lives (and viceversa ) and are in the process of shock, merging in a single galaxy. The force of attraction between the two galaxies symbolizes relationships which we can not avoid and that strongly impact our lives. Uranus in opposition rebels fromthe tyranny of such relations, but it creates a necessary balance in which it is possible to take some distance from social commitments. This indicates that we can have striking encounters either with old or new people.

     Internationally, it is likely that the atmosphere of rebellion and the need for change intensifies with this trend. The Antennae Galaxies symbolize the impact of society upon the individual, customs and traditions in our lives. Uranus, on its side, stands for the resistance force, the cutting-edge and the renewal that are necessary to avoid being swallowed by conventions. Briefly, Uranus station reinforces spontaneity , authenticity,experimentation, changes and as always  freedom. Yes, even though that mightt shake previous agreements and routines.

    Such is the atmosphere to close by the year 2013. I wish you a very good start to the week, along with my regular invitation to visit the Galactic Guide on Facebook and Twitter:

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Carlos Duarte

Research Astrologer