March 7/8/9 : Venus and star cluster M46 help promote hidden potential, Ceres and cluster M52 foster support and protection in relationships, the Sun helps nebula M43 to overcome insecurities with a good organization

March 7/8/9 : Venus is in parallel to Saturn and the Swan Nebula (M17), in opposition to star cluster M46. Less than a week ago, Saturn made its retrograde station in parallel to the Swan Nebula, a fact that was commented here in the Galactic Guide. This trend is mainly applied to the structuring of the economy and hard work on art/creative projects in the following months. The Swan Nebula (M17) is a star-forming  in the constellation Sagittarius, which is characterized by having a hidden star cluster within its vast clouds of hydrogen gas and dust. This visual barrier symbolizes undoubtedly difficulties for expression and to manifest the creative potential hidden within. Saturn's station, in parallel to M17, indicates the need to work on existing impediments through structured and organized actions, so that the potential symbolized by M17 becomes a reality, and for this we must work hard in the coming months . ..

     However, this weekend Venus offers help in this regard, transiting in parallel to Saturn and the Swan Nebula. Venus has an affinity for artistic and financial issues as well as for social and romantic life. But the key to understand the nature of this support is in its opposition to star cluster M46, which contains several extremely bright stars that shine with the power of 100 Suns each... Since these extremely brilliant stars are type A , which stimulate communication and expressiveness, it can be inferred that the trend is about getting attention from others in order to be heard, to showcase and promote... This is of great help to overcome, at least momentarily, the obstacles identified by the dense dust clouds of M17. Therefore, this is a great weekend to bring to light hidden things (we will probably witness strong revelations at the personal level and also in international gossip), information, talents, ideas, and above all, to overcome financial obstacles, artistic difficulties and relationship problems, using the power of communication and expressiveness. Don't remain silent! Try to manifest, to promote, to express in order to advance ...
All this thanks to Venus! (by the way, Venus looks stunningly beautiful in the East at dawn, don´t miss it!) .

     On the other hand, later, on Saturday, Venus is in exact square to Ceres and star cluster M52. This trend is perfect to take care of our loved ones, plants, pets and our home, working space and social environment, and give them a good dose of protection, support, affection and beauty. The harmony and kindness of Venus join with the maternal and protective trend of Ceres to support and promote the good qualities in others and a productive and pleasurable activity... It's like a kind of general maintenance in our daily lives which gives necessary support and encouragement at various levels. The way to give/receive  this protection will vary according to the situation and context, but we must take into account that M52 is a "complete" cluster because it contains many stars of different spectral types, highlighting the type F (its most brilliant star), whose effect is in emotions and social relationships. It is therefore necessary to look for nurturning attitudes, developing support, protection, harmony... And of course, we must have an open mind for receiving all this kindness when others want to provide it, or even ask if we are the one in need... Moreover, this trend often results in excellent cooking sessions, so it is a great time to organize lunch/dinner sessions, to cook and share food. Let's enjoy this and share with those who are truly in need. A shared happiness is double joy...

     Finally, the Sun is in contra parallel to nebula M43 and sesquisquare (135°) to Ceres. This undoubtedly refers to reorganize our productive activity in order to improve it. The combination Sun/Ceres relates to a creative and productive potential, which, connected through a sesquisquare, means the implementation of a good organization and the setting of specific targets. M43 is a neighbor to the famous Great Orion Nebula (M42 ), and is illuminated by a variable, unstable star of type B. This indicates an inconsistency in thinking that can lead to great uncertainty, doubts and indecision, and thus a lower productivity and performance than expected. But the Sun in contra parallel to M43 shows the possibility of compensating the existing inconsistencies and insecurities through a better organization. The effort to improve the structure of our daily lives and our work can lead to great satisfaction and to overcome domestic/work problems that have been consistent in recent weeks. This weekend is ideal for correcting strategies that no longer work properly, to modify them so that they adapt to the current reality, resulting in better performance, and an inner satisfaction.

     I wish you a very organized weekend, with mutually supportive relationships, and that you overcome any obstacles to your creative potential. How can all this happen in a single weekend? Tune in consciously to these three different trends and check by yourself that it is actually possible to get everything together in a couple of days...

Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer

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