July 19/20: Venus, Juno and star cluster M26 get together to provide cooperation and harmony, while the Sun, Pluto and cluster M41 indicate powergames and productivity

July 19/20: Venus in parallel to Juno, in contra parallel to star cluster M26. When Venus and Juno are together in the sky, there is no doubt it is an excellent time for relationships of all kinds, from romantic and sexual to family and friends. Diplomacy is bound to privacy, and the desire to share can be accentuated, resulting in pleasant experiences in relationships for those consciously or unconsciously connected with this astrological frequency.

    Both stars are in contra parallel to star cluster M26, located in the constellation Scutum, the Shield. M26 has very bright stars of type B and A, which symbolize the intellect and communication, indicating that it is a good time to relate intellectually with like-minded people. But the stars of M26 are partially obscured by a cloud of interstellar dust, which represents obstacles, blockages or shyness and discretion, depending on the case. Thus, the contra parallel represents a balance to the difficulties indicated by M26: diplomacy, love, sexuality, sympathy and the need to cooperate will help to get over the difficulties of understanding, expression, shyness, loneliness.

     Given the current state of discord in human relations, this trend becomes indispensable, and will contrast with other simultaneous trends which are much heavier. Diplomacy goes first, today! In international affairs, the cloud of dust that obscures M26 can be interpreted as a refusal to accept unpopular policies, whether good, bad or mixed. More even so with the simultaneous trend that includes the Sun and Pluto!

      The Sun is in contra parallel to Pluto and star cluster M41, indicating power conflicts, manipulations and the tendency to have visceral, impulsive reactions. M41 is a star cluster in the constellation Canis Major, whose predominance of K-type stars reveals an emotional, instinctive, impulsive attitude ... But the contra parallel made by the Sun indicates a possible balance through conscious reasoning, ethics and the willingness to curb destructive behavior. As individuals, we can do it if we  are willing to redirect these impulses rather than letting them do as they please. However, we must know that most people are unaware of this, and therefore it is advisable not connect at all with this trend, avoiding confrontations of all kinds.

     At a global level we will undoubtedly learn about undesirable manifestations of this astrological trend ... But the combination Sun / Pluto / M41 also has a positive side, as it represents a time of great productivity. So it is possible to channel the Sun and Pluto increasing production in our personal field, thus avoiding a destructive manifestation. Artistic activities may be particularly benefited from this trend if conflicts are avoided and placed second, prioritizing the goals to achieve as a group. In any case, as the will gets stronger, it is an excellent time to accomplish hard tasks, the kind we would not do in normal circumstances. Try it, and you will be surprised of the results ... 
 
Carlos Duarte

Research Astrologer

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