March 26/27: Mercury, Jupiter and star cluster M26 help overcome obstacles by expanding the mental horizon, while the Sun, the Horsehead Nebula and Neptune expose hidden contents

March 26/27: Mercury is trine Jupiter, in parallel to star cluster M26. This trend is idea lto overcome   limits and obstacles, particularly in matters concerning communication, study and travel. The Mercury/Jupiter combination is excellent for developing a more optimistic approach to circumstances and for expanding the mental horizon, which is of great importance, because the cluster M26 is involved in this astrological combination. Cluster M26, despite having many very bright stars of type B, which stimulate the mind and intellect, is obscured in its center by a dense cloud of interstellar dust. This hinders the passage of light, at least in its central part, and therefore represents difficulties. So, the fabulous trine between Mercury and Jupiter, with its characteristic optimism, suggests impediments being overcome. It is therefore ideal for breaking communication barriers, for making repairs to your automobile, television and internet connections, for solving academic problems, for finding the necessary information to research, study, write... And above all, to do mental or physical travel, whose effect is aimed to expand our vision and find opportunities where we previously only saw limits ... This transit doesn't last long, so don't waste the opportunity!

      On the other hand, the Sun transits Neptune in a semisextile (30°-distance), in contra parallel to the Horsehead Nebula. This trend brings to light unconscious or unclear issues. The Sun, by its natural brightness, as seen from Earth, is an exhibitionist by nature. The Horsehead Nebula is a dark nebula, as it consists mainly of dense interstellar dust clouds. However, its silhouette, which resembles the head of a horse, is strongly highlighted by the ultraviolet radiation of the background of ionized clouds, mainly coming from the nearby star Zeta Orionis. This acts as a brilliant backdrop that exposes and highlights its dark body, right at the center of the cosmic stage. Meanwhile, Neptune, which represents thge unconscious, or unclear issues, normally hidden behind a veil of confusion, is caught between the Sun and the Horsehead , being inevitably exposed to public scrutiny...

     This can have several concrete manifestations, ranging from financial scandals, particularly revealing dreams, extraordinary psychoanalytic sessions, spiritual illumination, to deep insights, creative visualizations, as well as distorted philosophies, corrupt policies and errors that are painfully obvious and publicly exposed. For the arts, this trend is superb for both rehearsals and performances, which bring to light the highly creative, artistic and imaginative part of Neptune. If you have something to hide or need privacy and discretion, you must now make a double effort to remain unnoticed. However, if you want to promote something artistic, spiritual or psychological, this is an excellent time... Of course, the highest manifestation of such an exhibitionist trend is through a revealing dialogue with the personal or collective unconscious, which definitely will result in a growth in awareness.

    Knowing this, you are now in a suitable position to decide how these trends will be expressed in your personal life. Stellar objects do not force us to behave in a certain way, because, contrary to popular belief, they do not have an influence on us. They are only accurate indicators of our timimg, majestic mirrors our reality through synchronicity. As for us, we do have the power to decide, to a large extent, on what happens in our lives. Or at least, we were born with that right. Let's put it into practice!

    Carlos Duarte
    Research Astrologer

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