March 16/17: Jupiter trines Pluto and contra parallels star cluster M11, connecting us with a great flow of abundance and suggesting the need to control excesses

     The astrological combination of Jupiter and Pluto suggests abundance, especially when Jupiter is connected in a contra parallel to star cluster M11. This open cluster in the constellation Scutum, the Shield, is one of the most abundant in stars. Open clusters are groups of young stars that are similar to families, unlike globular clusters, which bear a resemblance to cities and can contain hundreds of thousands of old stars. M11, also called the "Wild Duck Cluster" because of its triangular appearance, similar to a formation of ducks in flight, is one of the most abundant among the known open clusters: it has about 2,900 stars. It's a huge family of stars!

     Therefore, the meaning ascribed to M11 is one of abundance; but, when connected to Jupiter, also suggests excesses. It is the solar system's largest planet with a huge magnetic field that exceeds in intensity these of the other planets. As Jupiter is also connected to Pluto by a trine, ideas like excess pollution, excess power, cost overruns, excessive destruction, excesses of fanaticism come to mind... It is very likely that we will see in the news such unfortunate events worldwide, caused by a lack of awareness of the limits imposed on us by reality and nature itself.

     Of course, there can also be very good manifestations of this astrological combination, especially in finances, if existing conditions and structures allow for growth. Prosperity is definitely associated with the abundance of M11 and Jupiter's size, but the tendency to mobilize resources attributed to Pluto may have a positive effect on individual finances or in some institutions and countries. caution is needed, however, because this economic flow, if uncontrolled, can lead to excessive and unnecessary expenses. And all excess is followed by a compensation in the form of a lack: moderation is needed to avoid painful and uncomfortable contrasts.

      In a more practical interpretation, we must take advantage of the wealth that comes either in the material, emotional, mental plane, in the form of positive relationships, enriching information or psychological and spiritual development. We can experience plenitude in the coming days! The trend indicated by this combination can last for about a week because it is between slow moving planets, that change their positions less quickly. But, obviously, we will have to be careful with excesses in eating and drinking, because instead of increasing the volume of our personal happiness or bank account, we may end up with a terrible indigestion, several more pounds or a memorable hangover...

Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer

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