Mars in parallel to galaxy M105 and square to Saturn and the Hercules Cluster (M13) indicates an energy that is channeled in a structured way and egocentric attitudes that find obstacles

Sept. 26/27: Mars in parallel to galaxy M105 and square to Saturn and the Hercules Cluster (M13)
     The square between Mars and Saturn is an important astrological event, and while it only lasts about 3 days, can have a lasting effect. Both planets are at a 90° distance, as seen from Earth, only once a year and this combination is often associated with conflicts and frustrating situations, but also with organized strategies and energy breakthroughs. How can we use this trend instead of getting trapped in it?

     Mars is in parallel to the giant elliptical galaxy M105, located in the constellation Leo. This galaxy is surrounded by a halo composed of very old material, which was formed in the early universe, a "primary ring". This makes M105 represents ancient traditions and conservative attitudes. The transit of Mars is then related to traditions and customs, but also with aggressive, conservative ideologies from fundamentalists in religion and/or politics. At an individual level, it can represent the need to turn to our roots, family or cultural origins, and act on them. The Mars / M105 combination may also represent egocentric attitudes and demanding people: all giant galaxies attract much attention and are teasers by nature...

    Moreover, Saturn is still in ecliptic conjunction to M13, the Hercules Cluster, the Northern Hemisphere's largest star cluster whose meaning is related to economic and political power... M13 represents the Status Quo, common sense, what most people actually think. At 90° fro Mars, Saturn slows down the accelerated planet, and limits its ability to act. This means that those egocentric attitudes may encounter serious limitations, but also, unfortunately, that some good initiatives can be stopped by existing conventions...

    Anyway, it is an actual clash of trends in which we can be inadvertently included. To begin with, we must avoid impulsivity: M105 is traveling through space at the considerable speed of 752 kilometers per second... and Mars is generally the most impatient of planetary archetypes ... Clearly, the more accelerated and stressed we are, the more we will feel Saturn's brake imposed, through common sense, convention, the most popular opinions. An accelerated attitude can cause a crash, head-on into the wall ... whether it is made of ideas or bricks.

    So...as that Beatles' song says: "Dear Prudence..."

      It is therefore good to channel energies in an organized manner, combining personal initiatives with the available structures and  organization that our environment may offer. The Mars/Saturn square then would refer not to conflict, but to the effort to reconcile our plans with the reality around us. And it's worth it!

    Tranforming a conflictive situation into a constructive one can be viable if we attempt to do it consciously. Accepting the natural  limitations of the environment, our plans can probably be adapted and become functional despite an initial conflict. Channeling energy efficiently through the immediate viable structures can be an excellent formula for this next couple of days ...

Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer

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May 14/15: Venus, Saturn and galaxy M64 achieve cooperation among opposing trends, overcoming communication problems; Mercury, Ceres and the Hercules Cluster (M13) briefly enhance productivity

May 14/15: Venus is 150° from Saturn, and parallel to the Black Eye Galaxy (M64). This combination may represent communication problems that are overcome through diplomacy. Of course, Venus adds the willingness to dialogue, as she has to deal with the communication obstacles represented by Saturn. The solution seems to be suggested by   M64, known as the "Black Eye Galaxy" by its appearance. The fact is that M64 has a core that rotates in the opposite direction to the outer part of the galaxy. This is thought to be the effect of a collision with a neighboring galaxy and its subsequent absorption by the M64. That galaxy is thought to have had a lot of dark dust, which is now part of M64. The Black Eye Galaxy thus means impediments, represented by the thick cloud of dust that gives it its distinctive appearance, reinforcing the idea of difficulties indicated by Saturn. M64 suggests that it is advisable to integrate with other peope's realities even though they might be different from ours, even going "in the opposite direction" to our personal view (like M64's nucleus). At times, tolerance and patience accomplish more than insistence, and today it seems to be  one of those days. Cooperation is achieved with an effort of diplomacy ... while still being yourself.

     Saturn is parallel to the Saturn Nebula, still in a close conjunction with galaxy Centarus A. Do not confuse the nebula with the planet! The Saturn Nebula is a dying star that expels its outer layers into the surrounding space. In low-range telescopes, its appearance may resemble that of Saturn with its rings, but the images obtained by powerful telescopes show its moribund condition as a planetary nebula, its technical name. The fact is that the Saturn Nebula has, like any other planetary nebulae, has a very hot star inside, which symbolizes the higher mind. Many of the impediments indicated by Saturn, come from philosophical or ideological clashes, or from incompatibilities with other people. Most can be fixed or find an advancement with the transit of Venus, who is having a hard work on this day: Saturn is conjunct Centaurus A, a galaxy that can represent communication problems, that if taken care upon, can lead to significant breakthroughs. So... let's just apply Venusian diplomacy!

      Mercury  passes quickly at  45° from Ceres, and in opposition to the Hercules Cluster (M13). This indicates a brief but effective moment, for enhancing productivity. The semi-square (45 °) means an organized and well directed energy, while Ceres represents prosperity, and the Hercules Cluster is the richest in stars in the northern hemisphere of the celestial sphere. Hence, good opportunities to do business or to increase productivity will arise, in everyday issues as well as major projects. Do not let it pass just ike that! Energy needs to be directed in an organized way these two following days... Soon after, Mercury enters Gemini and conjuncts the Pleiades (M45), and therefore will be quite concentrated on mental or abstract, rather than material, objectives. This will start from May 15 on. So do not let pass the opportunity to produce before!

      The Sun in quintile with Chiron, quincunx Pandora and contra parallel to M23, indicates a good time to treat respiratory diseases, or ailments located in the throat area, particularly related to mental or emotional expression. The combination Sun / Chiron suggests changes in health, while M23, an old star cluster, symbolizes chronic diseases, whose origin dates back years in time. M23 is in the constellation Sagittarius and most of its stars are of type A, suggesting an expressive trend which can cause disease if it is not properly channeled. The combination of the Sun, Chiron and M23 suggests the possibility for progress in these areas discovering or investigating new aspects surrounding the disease, and it can also bring revelations and important insights on the case. By allowing expression,  both the causes and remedies of the disease may come to light. But the important thing is to be able to express...

     Finally, asteroid Demeter makes an ecliptic conjunction to the Guitar Nebula and a parallel to Venus, suggesting the theme of separation with love. Not all separations need to be drastic or to be motivated by rejection.  The Demeter archetype represents the essential maternal energy and the Guitar Nebula is an asymmetric supernova explosion, in which the pulsar is separated from the original explosion cloud . Hence the idea of separation, but also speed: it is possible to quickly resolve issues related to distant people, pending payments, investments and other matters of daily life. If there are necessary separations, they may be done in a smooth, harmonious way, gently releasing attachments. But the ideal way for this trend to manifest is to produce reconciliations or meetings between people who had been apart either physically or mentally.

     Everything is possible for our sister planet's diplomacy. Have a very Venusian and diplomatic week!

Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer

September 11/12: Juno, the North Lunar Node and the Hercules Cluster encourage associations with abundance and power games; Venus, Pallas and M71 attract prosperity and relaxation

September 11/12: Juno conjunct the Moon's North Node and the Hercules Cluster (M13). This combination is excelent for doing good business, so it is a favorable time to bring people to work together on projects. The Hercules cluster is the most abundant in stars in the northern hemisphere, representing precisely abundance. Juno is the asteroid of relations and agreements, hence social contacts, love, friendship, family, and partnerships can benefit greatly from this cooperative trend. But there are not only significant advances in business: this trend will define who truly gives us the abundance we need. If exchanges are unfair, then the combination Juno/M13 represents power games and manipulation which we need to avoid. For under this trend, true power comes not from dominating others, but through am authentic and solid communion.

     Venus trines Pallas and is in opposition to star cluster M71... This reflects a tendency to make plans in harmony with others. It suggests positive exchanges, good sales and the ability to attract money, but also to let it go as easily. It is recommended to control spending.  M71 is a high value because of its metallicity, yet is quite disperse, so it tends to disperse the gains. Anyway, this trend also favors artistic creativity in a relaxed, harmonious atmosphere, and the ability to give and receive beauty in our immediate environment. Venus combined with M71 represents a trend that invites to a relaxing break, so it can make arduous tasks appear more difficult.

September 6/7: Stellar cluster M69 and Pluto substantially change our priorities, while Jupiter and the Witch Head Nebula bring revelations, as revitalizing as uncomfortable. Mercury, Saturn and the Pencil Nebula put structure and pressure on the mind, while the Lunar Nodes aligned with the Hercules Cluster and the Pleiades revive the confrontation between the people and their governments around the world

September 6/7: Pluto is conjunct star cluster M69, at 60° from Chiron. This trend is active during the months of September and October 2012, and refers to regular changes in priorities or the personal value system. The issues that had not mattered much before, now come to the foreground, and vice versa. Some relationships, situations, projects or objects from the past may be restored and, while others have completed their function by now and do not have the value they had before. This process is slow and may involve significant changes, so you have to take it seriously and with calmness, as it is a prolonged transit, that requires time to develop. Cluster M69 represents an increased value of things because of its high metallicity. This process, in contact with Chiron, also involves investing energy in relationships, potentials, talents or interests to which we have devoted little or no time (because of our work, routine, circumstances, etc), but they are a substantial part of our lives. Do not let them remain in a latent state! It is time to bring them out for the benefit of all.

     Jupiter conjunct the Witch Head Nebula, at 45° from Venus and at 144° from Mars and giant stellar cluster Omega Centauri. The Witch Head Nebula is characterized by its introspective and revealing tendency. The transits of the planets and asteroids by its ecliptic longitude indicate interesting insights and psychoanalytic processes, within or without therapy. The transit of Jupiter through this nebula illuminates the background atmosphere of this week with important realizations and discoveries that come from research, whether personal or academic. Anyway, what we find in this process of introspection will be valuable to our progress or that of humanity. However, the biquintile (144°) to Mars and Omega Centauri indicates that such realizations may go against what the established social standard says. This suggests more adjustments, like those of the previous trend (Plutón/M69) but with a shorter duration. Internationally,  it indicates unpopular policies whose hidden motivations are brought to light, causing discomfort, controversy, and, of course, more changes.

     Mercury conjunct the Pencil Nebula and at 45° from Saturn is a trend that brings structure and order to the mind as well as to our practical work in everyday life. The Pencil Nebula is a cloud that is being compressed by a supernova wind, representing a strong external pressure. It's good to comply with the responsibilities and duties, but the trend, which is semisquare (45°) Saturn, can exaggerate the demands and discipline. This can lead to stress and depression, or to a negative interpretation of things, indicating also news and information blockages or negative interpretations in the social and political arena. Ideally, it is best to use this tendency to give a substantial structure to our activities, but without causing frustration or unnecessary stress. Control your mind and your words! (but not too much).

    The axis of the Lunar Nodes is aligned with the Hercules Cluster (M13) and the Pleiades cluster (M45). This revives the trend indicated by the Annular solar eclipse of May 20, 2012, enhancing the opposition between the masses and the governments. The Pleiades are relatively young stars rotating at high speed, and thus represent new trends in the world that push for changes in society. Moreover, the Hercules Cluster represents the power of money, as it is the most abundant in stars of the northern hemisphere. If you want to know more about this eclipse and this opposition, which is still in effect (eclipses have an influence of approximately six months), chek the following article from the Galactic Guide:


http://galacticguidexxi.blogspot.com/2012/05/may-20th-annular-solar-eclipse-conjunct.html

       This trend will last approximately until September 14th, and although globally it emphasizes a clash between the people and the power of corporations and governments, it can be used at a personal level to pick up fresh ideas that we've had in the past and can be applied in the present. Financially, it's a good time to save and make investments or major purchases, gather resources, make collects, charities, or to do really good business with your work team.


     Carlos Duarte

     Astrologer Researcher

September 5/6: Uranus, Pallas and the Draco Spindle Galaxy help overcome obstacles; Mercury, Mars, and galaxies M95, M98 energize the mind, while Venus and galaxies M81, M82 fertilize exchange and boost productivity

September 5/6: Uranus conjunct Pallas, both in ecliptic opposition to the Spindle Galaxy in the constellation Draco. Uranus slowly separates from an opposition to the Antennae Galaxies to form another  with the Draco Spindle. The Spindle Galaxy is characterized by great difficulties and limitations, within which it is possible to develop some creativity. But the opposition of Uranus represents the opportunity to transcend barriers, even if they are great. The Spindle also implies restrictions in the sense of control, either at a personal or political and social level, but with Uranus in opposition these limitations can hardly resist change.

     But, if any violent manifestation happens, it might develop into a fierce struggle. So it is better to use this important astrological combination, which will last almost the entire month of September 2012, to focus on the renovation of certain aspects of our reality that have caused chronic difficulties or represent barriers that have not yet been overcome. And this week, the Uranus/Palas conjunction will help tremendously to work in a strategic and planned way with that purpose. There might be great ideas and creations! And of course, this will favor the renewal movements throughout the world.

     Mercury conjunct the galaxy M95, in sextile to Mars, which is contra parallel to galaxy M98. This combination refers to the power of words, of thought, of information. This certainly facilitates the exchange of information and emphasizes the need to assert one's own thinking. It is a very favorable atmosphere for advertising, propaganda, political activism, to increase activity in the transportation industry and the media, for example in companies that offer such services, and to make our daily work or home routine. It's a good time to study, write, teach, think, research, communicate, exercise, travel, and do many different things in record time ...

     However, it is likely that we'll find strong resistance to our initiatives from others or the environment, so it is advisable to be patient and not cause unnecessary confrontations, unless we want to take protests and complaints to their fullest. The ideal is to channel this trend seeking to have a lot of activity in which the mind can be occupied productively, and so the results will be excellent. The galaxy M95 is highly creative, and the passage of Mercury represents an outlet for that creative mind. And M98 is a galaxy that goes against the flow, it opposes what most people think... Hence, combined with Mars, which is pretty stubborn, it suggests provocations, discussions that can, of course, be avoided if one is consciously alert. Drive your car carefully!

     Venus is conjunct galaxies M81, M82 and trine the Moon's North Node and the Hercules Cluster (M13). The transit of Venus in ecliptic conjunction by this pair of galaxies shows a strong impact of social contacts or artistic events over some (many) people. This impact can be very intense, but short-lived, and result in a huge motivation as much as in disturbing situations. It is therefore necessary to check that  contacts, whether they are social, love, friendly, family or casual, imply a fairness, avoiding unwanted influences while also measuring one's influence on others so we do not disturb them.

     If handled well, this trend may indicate fertile and enriching exchanges instead of interruptions and distractions caused by external factors (or ourselves). Financially, it represents mergers, the union of companies, and meetings in major corporations and institutions. The North Node is conjunct the Hercules Cluster, representing the power of money... At an individual level, this indicates the possibility of losses due to competition (with which you must be careful) and on the other hand, a huge creativity and enhanced production if we react dynamically to the motivation of favorable people and suitable environments. Put yourself in places that encourage productivity and prosperity!

Carlos Duarte


Astrologer Researcher

May 20th: An annular solar eclipse conjunct the Pleiades cluster (M45) shows a season full of idealism, new trends, altruistic actions and a struggle between global population and the status quo

May 20th: Annular Solar Eclipse conjunct the Pleiades cluster (M45). This is an event that has attracted much public attention, as this star cluster is one of the best known worldwide since ancient times. This is because it can be observed with the naked eye. A solar eclipse is the beginning of a six-month cycle, the approximate duration of its effect, which ends when the following eclipse takes place. At the beginning of each cycle, lies the seed that will develop during the course of its various stages. It is therefore important to know the position of each eclipse, so we can know the celestial bodies to which it is associated. They indicate the basic themes of the season, which we will process during the next six months in different contexts in ouir individual and collective lives.


New trends, idealism, intuitive mind

     The annular eclipse happens in ecliptic conjunction to the Pleiades cluster, which indicates a strong stimulus to the mental qualities of everyone, with a special tendency to accelerate insights, combining rationality with intuition. The Pleiades custer contains a young energy, which is enthusiastic, motivating, good for research and the development of new projects and ideas. If you want to know more about the astrological and astronomical nature of the Pleiades, you can read the article "The Pleiades beyond the myths" on this blog. This means that in the next six months we will have a cosmic accelerator  which will strongly stimulate our mental functioning. This may be useful to promote new ideas, accelerate the implementation of emerging projects and have great insights mixing logic with intuition.

      However, old projects will not be as favored by M45's stars, who are just in its infancy ... Internationally, traditions will tend to be updated and people everywhere will be eager to see something new happening. Society as a whole will support emerging trends. The lack of vision or awareness of many governments will certainly tarnish the process, but if allowed to flow properly it may coincide with major positive renovations in many countries. In others, the disappointment of the public in relation to the governments' response will produce discomfort and in some cases chaos or violence.

     The idealism fostered by the Pleiades will be evident in the strength of ideas during the next six months, both personally and collectively. It is a time of great idealism, but it also carries a risk of radicalization. While the Pleiades accelerate the process of History (we will see more happening this semester than in previous years), they do not represent an extremist tendency compared to other celestial bodies, more intense at a cosmic scale. But this emphasis on ideas indicates a tendency to fanaticism and exacerbation of ideals, which can go to extremes and excesses. This is because of the introspective and revealing the quality of the Pleiades, who like to see beyond the surface. This implies that people in general will see clearly the reasons behind the superficial appearances. To mislead the public will be terribly difficult in the six months to come, no matter where you are located in our (still) green planet ...

Connections of the eclipse with Pallas, Neptune: altruism and communication strategies

    Anyway, this eclipse has enough enthusiasm to fuel our dreams, use it to investigate and find answers beyond the surface. Let's analyze the relations of the eclipse with other planets: this can give us an idea of the pleiadian enthusiasm and where to direct it. The eclipse occurs at 60° of the asteroid Pallas, which represents support for new strategies. Individually, we must organize properly and our new action plans will work on their own.

     Collectively, the civil society will tend to be more and more strategic in its attempts to have supremacy over governments. What are these strategies? Pallas is in opposition to the galaxy M84, which represents an enormous power of communication and dissemination. The asteroid of strategies is also parallel to the Rosette Nebula, denoting a great inspiration and thus a great motivation. Social participation, through modern media and social networks will cause a huge, inspiring impact on the direction taken by events.

                                                                 

     The eclipse also happens at 90° or square Neptune in Pisces, which means two things: first, the need to clarify a logical confusion. At the individual level, we can organize our efforts to address neglected, forgotten, confused or needy areas of our lives. Internationally, the Neptunian confusion can be caused by the mechanisms of publicity and media, which are normally associated with government power or force, and thus often cause confusion or distort the truth. It also refers to using the Pleiadian motivation to structure a logical strategy of aid to marginalized, victimized or tyrannized beings in the world: children, animals, women, homosexuals, indigenous people, citizens or whoever. The idea is that Neptune squaring the Pleiadian eclipse represents the effort needed to make possible the assistance to these sectors of our world, which need to be included as a priority within the new policies. Altruistic actions are therefore a central issue in the next semester ...

Opposition to Juno: resistance to change and balance in relationships

     The eclipse also makes an opposition to asteroid Juno, located at 29° of Scorpio and conjunct the Hercules Cluster (M13). Personally, this opposition signifies a renewal of the bases of many relationships. Some couples may find themselves going through critical moments, others increase their participation and enthusiasm. But ideally, despite some resistance, we should let the eclipse implement necessary renovations in order to balance new projects with routines that no longer work, especially in the economic or material plane. The eclipse will certainly promote a better balance within the context of relationships, in terms of rights and duties of each member. So, after six months many marriages and couples will be able to enjoy a refreshing and positive direction. Others will split as a cure! And many individuals will adjust their parameters of what they need from a partner, or their relationships in general.

     Things can be more radical in the international arena. On one side, we have new energy, enthusiastic and idealistic, coming from the Pleiades. On the other hand, we have Juno, asteroid of partnerships, in conjunction with M13, the Hercules Cluster, which represents an enormous wealth, capital accumulation, since it is the largest and more abundant star in the northern hemisphere. Obviously this reflects a big confrontation  between world population and the capitalist status quo, which will strongly resist vanguardist policies to defend itself against the attacks it will certainly receive. Juno and M13 represent the association of powerful corporations, companies and institutions on the planet, who will try to resist the new trends that people demand, indicated by the Pleiades in opposition. It is likely therefore that in these six months we will witness new legal battles over the handling of information on the Internet. Much of the Pleiadian eclipse energy will be directed to this, and it will be well invested...

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     Definitely, this is a historical eclipse! The conjunction with the Pleiades is therefore accelerating History and happening in and through us, intensely. Let's take advantage of this cosmic reality show that promises an interesting season!

January 28th: Various combinations of planets, asteroids, galaxies, supernovae and stellar clusters indicate different levels of experience: high-energy work, harmonic improvements, important reconciliations, liberation of the mind. Choose the ones to connect with to enhance your activities...

January 28th - For thrill seekers: Mars is at 135° from the Sun, the Supernova 1987A,  in a contra parallel to Ceres and star cluster M11. This astrological combination indicates a high energy environment, which can easily get out of control and cause damage by impulsivity or aggression. The ideal is to have a defined plan of action, a goal to reach and direct energy constructively in that direction. The push is strong enough to make our prosperity advance, activating the abundance available and fertilizing our environment for future projects All this is indicated by the contact with Ceres and the prolific and rich star cluster M11. Supernova 1987A is a very young star explosion, and represents a gigantic dynamo which can either be the engine for great accomplishments or an indicator of destructive events. Direct your energies consciously! Fortunately, at the same time, Jupiter is located at 45° from Venus and Vesta, which indicates that there may be peace and harmony if we choose to connect with a different, less ambitious frequency and prefer domestic tranquility. However, it is important to have specific goals to reach in our immediate environment, such as ordering the house, cleaning the office, or any action that represents an improvement. And of course, this favors the administrative tasks and all kinds of work with art. Juno, the relationship asteroid par excéllence, is conjunct the Hercules Cluster (M13) and square to Neptune and star cluster M15. This combination is dramatic, intense, and seems to describe situations in which it is necessary to reach agreements among people with different viewpoints, in sharp conflict. Of course it is a daunting task, but the unifying power and harmony of Juno are greatly enhanced by its combination with the Hercules cluster, which is the largest and richest in the northern hemisphere. This is certainly a great help for the situations represented by Neptune, indicating disruptions, a coexistence with a high degree of indifference and competition, and atmospheres of discord and separation. Through hard work, it is possible to overcome differences and unify wills together for common goals that are for the benefit of everyone. It is therefore advisable to cooperate and dialogue to solve problems and have great achievements in marriage, love, friendship, business, family relationships ... Of course, some couples may confront and have arguments, and, driven by frustration, will end up splitting. Only those relationhips where the link is true and deep will be able to overcome superficial differences. Another interesting trend today is Mercury in contra parallel to the Black Eye Galaxy (M64), at 60° from Uranus, at 90° from Jupiter, at 45° from Vesta. It's a busy day for the planet of communication! Among its activities,  the most important might be the contra parallel with M64, a galaxy representing problems with assimilating different ideas. But Mercury will ensure that we consider to reassess our ideas, even those that are opposed to our conscious will. It's a great day to open new options inside our head, to think freely and not using the thoughts of others, what we've learnt before or already structured ideologies as a point of refference. Freeing the mind of the regular programming will be not only enjoyable, but quite useful in order to be alert and in touch with reality as it is, without filters. In such an environment, it is possible to advance in intellectual projects, and to make short or long enriching trips, whether at the physical, mental or astral planes. Do not forget to take photos and bring back some souvenirs! Good luck!

January 26th: Juno, Vesta and the Hercules Cluster indicate powerful relations; Mercury, star cluster M56 and the North Lunar Node focus the mind in a constructive dynamic threatened by dispersion

January 26th: Juno in parallel to Vesta, conjunct the Hercules Cluster (M13) and at 30° from Saturn. This shows a great power that is manifested in terms of relationships. M13, the Hercules Cluster, is the largest swarm of stars in the northern hemisphere and represents a great power of attraction. It follows that today, and until January 28th, we may have important contacts and experiences in different fields: romantic and sexual, friendship, business, family relations, intellectual learning. You have to devote time to relationships that really matter and that actualy give you benefits. Be careful not to generate imbalances by supressing your individuality when relating to others, who, consciously or not, can act in a dominant manner. Mercury is in parallel and at 45° from the North Lunar Node, and conjunct the star cluster M56. This transit emphasizes the power of communication and the need to direct thoughts into good actions. With a constructive approach agreements can be established, strategies can be set-up,  positive exchanges may take place, good sales and negotiations can be materialized. The lack of goals, structure and dispersion, on the other hand, can bring frustration. Under this ephemeral transit it is also good to prevent potential losses and robberies caused by carelessness or distraction.

November 2nd: Venus and Mercury at 90° from Chiron indicate an optimistic approach in communication and relationships that can help to deal with difficult situations and to integrate isolated parts of our personality. Social interaction can be positive, but to be truly effective we must make an effort of diplomacy and gentleness. Otherwise, being too assertive can cause rejection or defensiveness. But with the right attitude and a willingness to help, it is possible to join groups or projects where exchange is positive. This combination will also help in many cases to improve health through therapies applied today, both psychological and physical. Don't forget that Venus and Mercury are still conjunct the Hercules Cluster (M13) and this gives them great strength in a positive, harmonic frequency. Don't let it just pass! Uranus at 60° from Pallas represents changes in strategy, positive renovations, new plans. It's an excelent time for fresh thinking and designing new and innovative strategies in all fields. It also favors  repairs, work with computers and technology in general, but especially mental creativity. Today, great ideas can arise, and we should develop and put into operation those that have been around in our minds for a while.