March 5/6: Two simultaneous contra parallels demand balance, justice and moderation in relationships: Sun / Venus and Juno / Neptune

March 5/6: Neptune in contra parallel to Juno, in parallel to star cluster M26. The Sun and star cluster M48 in contra parallel to Venus.

    When Juno and Neptune are in contra parallel, they are balancing their forces, and this may indicate  disappointing relations as well as excellent ones, depending on the context in which this manifests and how it is managed. In a personal context, close relationships can be disappointing if you have unfulfilled expectations. Neptune is in a powerful parallel to star cluster M26, which,obscured  to some extent by a cloud that blocks the light from its center, represents obstacles or hidden things. Therefore, it is likely  that the unmet needs in relationships will become evident during these days, becoming aware of disappointing aspects we had overlooked in others.

   However, try to make no claims or react with too much energy: becoming aware of people as they are, is more than enough. Juno tends to react by making claims. Even more so now, as it is in applicative conjunction with star cluster M93, whose G-type stars indicate the need to fight and assert themselves. Then, excessive energy applied to complaints about unfulfilled commitments can cause more problems rather than correcting them. Instead of claims, we must seek balance. Nor would it be good to take or allow victimizing attitudes or deliberately evasive patterns. But we need moderation: acting too hard in some cases can hurt when it is not necessary.

    The best is to face reality and act accordingly. If relationships are not balanced, we must balance them ourselves. If they are not, probably we must rethink or dissolve the engagement. This can greatly affect relationships, whether they are marriage, business, friendship, or even within the family or neighborhood. The adjustments made can give a necessary and positive for our relations in general turn. This contra parallel between Neptune and Juno will be active until Sunday / next Monday, so take advantage... In sociopolitical terms, this astrological combination implies that deceptive or fraudulent contracts and associations come to light, putting in evidence situations that can build up to become scandals. This can also coincide with significant breaks between companies, institutions, social factions, or countries.

    Moreover, this same astrological combination planet, asteroid and star clusters is excellent for artistic relations, since it involves a context of much inspiration that comes to light, caused by teamwork. This can extend to other contexts outside the art and include other relations whose bond of union is the same transcendental vision, an identification with the same philosophical or mystical ideals, etc. Long, interesting, memorable talks and encounters are likely to happen during these days.

     There is another astrological combination simultaneously in effect: theSun and star cluster M48 are in contra parallel to Venus, symbolizing the need to balance excesses of power and selfishness in relationships. While this is true, the combination of Venus and the Sun to the star cluster M48 can be very passionate. The stars of M48 are attention-grabbing; the brightest has 70 times the Sun's luminosity. Clearly, this trend is about breaking egocentrism and opening up a bit more to others empathetically. On the contrary, people that are usually too cooperative will perhaps need to strengthen their will and ego: this would be a good time to make important decisions. But overall it's about finding a happy midpoint between an excessive ego and overly permissive attitudes. This trend will last until March 6/7 and accompanies, and in some cases will be mixed with the above described Juno / Neptune combination.

    Definitely these days require balance and the best attitude that we may have to avoid problems is moderation. Our minds might touch extremes, but the solution outlined in the Cosmos, at least for a few days, is, justice, balance, equilibrium. And we should look for them in order to move forward.

Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer

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