July 13/14: Mercury, Pallas and the Pleiades unite in a powerful parallel to display a vision of the future, inspire and encourage strategic planning

July 13/14: Mercury in parallel to Pallas and the Pleiades cluster (M45). The power of strategic mind joins the visionary capacity of the Pleiades, leading to an excellent day for planning in every way. The Pleiades is one of the few star clusters visible without a telescope, and its stars rotate on its axis at a very high speed. Astrologically, this means an acceleration of time; literally, the possibility to perceive the future, or at least to make it more conscious.

     In practical terms, this combination means a good chance of making plans for the short, medium and long term. It is possible to see where we are heading, and how. It is a great time to set goals as well as the procedures to achieve them. On the other hand, it will be possible to advance in plans already in operation, as information and communication tend to be more clear and fluid than usual. Definitely, it is an evolutionary trend that leads us forward, not backwards.

      On the other hand, the Pleiades are immersed in a beautiful reflection nebula, which operates passively reflecting light, very much like the moon reflect the Sun's light. Reflection nebulae are similar to large mirrors with a passive quality, but the reflection allows for revelations and consciousness, making them indicators of introspection and internal exploration. The introspective qualities of the Pleiades favor psychoanalysis and insights, which can be very significant. Inspiration, artistic or practical, will be at our fingertips, so it is a perfect time to give a definite shape to our abstract ideas and make them work. This is particularly favorable for the visual arts and writing, but it actually points to find the solution to all sorts of practical problems...

     The only downside of this trend is that we can easily lose ground, as we might not be in the "here and now", neglecting the immediate. But it's worth it! The trend only lasts about 24 hours ... Let's enjoy this short tour of the future, it can be very useful to define, adjust and change our present.

     Have a good journey, and don't forget to come back to the present!

 Carlos Duarte
 Astrologer Researcher

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