August 17/18: Mercury, Juno and star cluster M48 intensify communications; Chiron, Mars and The Box do repairs, study and heal

August 17/18: Mercury in parallel to Juno, in contra to star cluster M48.

     This combination represents an excellent communication in relationships, so it is advisable to take advantage of it and have in-depth conversations with important people. Mercury represents communication, while Juno suggests intimacy and commitment. Therefore, it is an excellent time to strengthen ties through a deep and effective communication: significant goals may be achieved.

    Further, included in this trend is star cluster M48 in the constellation Hydra, whose combination of stars of spectral type A and G reveals a strong need to be listened to. Its brightest star has a luminosity of 70 times that of our Sun, which obviously symbolizes an entity that draws attention. It is advisable, then, to find the right forum for our ideas. While there may be great conversations and exchange of good advice, egocentric needs may be strong too and could involve an abuse of the time of other people. Therefore, power games are likely to appear in relationships, and also a strong competence to impose certain ideas or just to attract people's attention and dramatize.

      However, the best expression of this trend is to break competitive attitudes and let the information flow; Mercury seeks objectivity. As Mercury also represents negotiations, you can close good deals, today, too. In all cases, Juno asks for a fair exchange. It is an excellent day to promote ideas and projects, as M48 certainly suggests that they will not go unnoticed.

     Moreover, Chiron is in opposition to the group of galaxies The Box and sesquisquare (135 °) to Mars. This suggests organized energy to make needed repairs, either at home, at work or in our mind. This may require concentration and an investment of resources, but results can be very constructive. The Box is a group of galaxies that, as seen from Earth, form a rectangle, suggesting order and structure. Chiron, on its own, is one of the great healers and repair experts of the solar system ... This mix suggests an excellent time for studying and also for health issues... if suitable therapies are used. On the other hand, misapplied or uncontrolled energy can have negative consequences, such as accidents or counterproductive reactions. It is therefore advisable to exercise caution, avoid confrontations and avoid connecting with potentially violent or intense situations. In any case, it may help to heal any wounds, physical or psychological, that we may find around us ..

   This time, Chiron comes with a very good tool Box! Take advantage of it.

Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer
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