June 15/16: Several astrological trends occur simultaneously this weekend. Choose the one that suits you best amid rebuilding relationships, project reorganization, metabolic healing, resolution of complicated relationships, talents and egos that shine bright.

June 15/16: Pick your astrological trend among many this weekend: Juno retrograde and cluster M30 rebuild relationships, M36, the Sun and Vesta dazzle with their brightness, Mars and M12 lift up disorganized projects. Chiron retrograde and galaxy M65, work on tired metabolisms, Venus and the Cat's Eye Nebula resolve complicated relationships, Mercury, Mars and star cluster M21 initiate great projects...

      Juno gets retrograde conjunct globular cluster M30 and at 150° from Mercury. This trend is strong, as Juno, the asteroid of relationships is visually stationary, beginning a new phase of its annual cycle of retrogradation. This phase begins today and ends on December 5, so this event defines the basic outline of the next semester in social and love life, and particularly in partnerships or marriage. The Juno conjunction with M30 indicates emotional healing and respect for individuality right now. M30 is a conflictive cluster inside, because of the existing excessive pressure, which has made its core go through a gravitational collapse. Therefore, these six months can be very good for rebuilding relationships if one is willing to adapt and understand the other's point of view, but not necessarily compromise on everything.

     This is symbolized by the distance of 150° with Mercury, it represents a trend of negotiation, giving up a little to win a lot, in which it is better to adapt, to understand the way of thinking others. It is an effort of humility and tolerance perhaps, but well worth it. After all, Juno is in the zodiac sign of Aquarius, which represents friendship, freedom. The problems can be solved with an analytical approach and a high degree of respect for the individuality of other people, overcoming great power games! Now it is true that this combination Juno/M30 may indicate relationships that collapse, then this trend will speed up some break-ups in the coming weeks/months. But overall, it's an opportunity to unite, to understand, to support, only with freedom and without manipulation ... Just six months to work on that, folks!

     Mars is in opposition to M12 and at 150° from Pluto. This astrological combination reflects a compensating trend. M12 is a disperse cluster, representing a certain lack of energy. Mars, the planet of energetic display, with the largest volcano in the solar system, opposes M12, injecting his energy and creating a balance. This frequency is good for energizing loose areas or dispersion. However, the relationship of Mars to Pluto can indicate tampering, destruction, and even abuse of the weak and tragedies. Personally, it is better to channel this constructively with a consistent but moderate activity, and then it will be possible to structure projects and fix situations successfully. Regarding the destruction ... we need to avoid risks and raise awareness.

     The Sun is in parallel to Vesta and conjunct M36. This combination is unusually bright, in the literal sense of the word. The Sun does not need its brightness to be explained, while Vesta is one of the most bright asteroids as it reflects a lot of light from its surface. Perhaps that is why it was the fourth to be discovered. As if this was not enough, M36 is a cluster containing a star that shines with 360 times the luminosity of the Sun! This unique mix definitely needs Ray-Ban glasses and a good sunscreen, hopefully in the next couple of days the Sun does not have another major eruption, because that would be n excess of light. Anyway, the trend is to look on the bright (conscious) side of our personality in order to develop the innate talents that we have and focus on their implementation. In the spiritual plane, it is, despite the redundancy, a time of great lighting, perfect for retreats, meditations, prayers, visualization, and other similar activities. Explore the unconscious may also prove fruitful, and in general any process that intends to expand our consciousness ... Needless to say, avoid egotistic behaviour, that is too easy to do under this trend. Well, it is not about blinding and outshining others with our presence, but rather to illuminate personal specific talents to share for the good of all ... Make your choice ...

     Venus conjunct the Cat's Eye Nebula and trine the Moon's North Node. Venus shows her diplomacy visiting a nebula that represents complications. The Cat's Eye, as we have discussed recently in the Galactic Guide, is a nebula with a complex structure, which may involve entanglements. Venus is about solving these complications with a little kindness and diplomacy. Now, given the seductive nature of Venus, things can end up more tangled than they were, so in circumstances of love, passion, sex and seduction we have to be careful. This trend is better to harmoniously fix inconsistencies,  complications of communication in relationships. And it can be very pleasurable, too, if people are nice enough.

     The Juno retrograde is not the only event of its kind this weekend. Chiron also goes retrograde conjunct the spiral galaxy M65. This can have an effect on the health of many people, as Chiron is an indicator of disease or healing function by its mythology. On the other hand, M65 is a galaxy with few fertile areas and a lot of dust in its equatorial plane, which can symbolize metabolic problems caused by weary, lazy organs or glands. Symptoms will vary depending on the person, but it is important to know that in the coming months, the path of healing can go through the proper treatment and elimination of toxins, as this can regulate and revitalize metabolic functions. Other cases will require more effort, especially glandular problems, but the trend will last until March 11, 2014, when Chiron returns to the point where it is today. We have to implement these therapies during the next months so we can purify and revitalize. We must not let our metabolism deteriorate!

     Finally, Mercury is in parallel to Mars and contra parallel to star cluster M21. This prevents about impulsivity when talking, as it easily can become aggressiveness. The same goes for driving and everyday life in general. Accidents can happen out of carelessness. But this impulsive energy mix also has a different and special side: it represents a mind that wants things started. M21 is a very young star cluster: only 21 million years, indicating the beginning and a mind directed to the new, the future, not the past. So it's a good time to start and plan projects and their development. The B-type stars of M21 indicate a stimulus to the higher mind, so these begginnings might have to do with science projects, philosophical writings, spiritual or mystical experiences, great works of art or just a great inspiration. We must put to work the ideas that struggle for a little of our attention so they can be materialized.


     Choose the trends in you are most interested. The others, you can just see them pass ...
Have a very inspiring weekend!

Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer

Abril 24: El Sol y M65 indican problemas de comunicación a superar con adaptación; Quirón y el cúmulo estelar M14 muestran una confrontación con inseguridades y su sanación

Abril 24: El Sol en paralelo a la galaxia M65, a 150° de Juno y del Nodo Norte Lunar. Esta tendencia puede representar problemas de comunicación y enfoque entre la gente. La galaxia M65 tiene relativamente poco gas y polvo, de modo que simboliza una cierrta falta de material creativo, de iniciativa, y quizás, puntos de vista convencionales.  Sin embargo, un  esfuerzo de adaptación y un buen deseo de negociar pueden traer soluciones positivas, lo que hay que evitar es la pasividad y la indiferencia tan típicas de M65... Mercurio en oposición a las Galaxias Antena y a 30° de Quirón.  La mente es fuertemente impactada por lo que piensan otras personas: las Galaxias Antena son un par de galaxias en choque y por lo tanto simbolizan una interacción intensa. Es preciso pues verificar que la calidad de los intercambios sea la adecuada, pues dejarse influir por situaciones o personas no deseadas puede resultar complicado.  Quirón en paralelo al cúmulo estelar M14 indica que es un buen momento para sanar partes de uno mismo que puedan implicar inseguridad. La falta de confianza en uno mismo puede tener una razón de ser, y el investigarla, reconocerla y sanarla puede ser un objetivo muy positivo, así como ayudar a otros a lograrlo.

December 15th: Mars, Saturn and galaxies M65 and M66 indicate enriching and disturbing relationships; Venus in conjunction with a pair of neutron stars suggests intense attractions

December 15th: Mars conjunct the galaxies M65 and M66 and contra parallel Saturn. This undoubtedly means an intense social activity that can be as rewarding as disturbing. In any case, this combination indicates the need to balance stagnation with concrete actions. Of course, there is resistance to overcome, probably in the form of indifference. In any case, it is a good time to motivate and encourage others to participate, but in some cases this will mean distractions and interruptions in the plans, which are momentary but can be annoying, introducing some disorder where there is structure. Venus is in ecliptic conjunction with the duo of neutron stars PSR 1913 +16, indicating intense attractions and energetic interactions with others. Therefore, it is a good time for team work, romantic associations and friendship meetings. We must select who we interact with and what we are giving to others, so that the exchange is enriching for both parties.

Diciembre 15: Marte, Saturno y las galaxias M65 y M66 indican relaciones enriquecedoras y perturbadoras a la vez; Venus en conjunción a un dúo de estrellas de neutrones enfatiza las atracciones intensas

Diciembre 15: Marte en conjunción a las galaxias M65 y M66 y en contraparalelo a Saturno. Esto significa sin duda una intensa actividad social que puede ser tan enriquecedora como perturbadora. En todo caso, esta combinación señala la necesidad de equilibrar con acciones concretas el estancamiento; hay resistencias que vencer, entre ellas probablemente la indiferencia. En todo caso, es un buen momento para motivar y estimular a los demás a participar, pero en algunos casos, esto significará distracciones e interrupciones en los planes, que, si bien son momentáneas, pueden ser molestas y poner desorden donde hay estructura. Venus está en conjunción eclíptica al dúo de estrellas de neutrones PSR 1913+16, lo que indica también atracciones intensas e interacciones energéticas con los demás; es un buen momento para trabajar en equipo o para asociaciones románticas y de amistad. Hay que seleccionar por quién nos dejamos influir y qué le estamos dando a los demás, para que el intercambio sea enriquecedor para ambas partes.

Septiembre 7: Venus, Quirón y la galaxia M94 irradian sanación, mientras Mercurio, Palas y M65 ayudan a poner planes en la práctica

Septiembre 7: Venus en conjunción a la galaxia M94 y en contraparalelo a Quirón indica mucha fuerza armónica para sanar. Esto indica un día adecuado para todo tipo de terapias, físicas o emocionales, pero la curación o sanación se basa en el equilibrio, en balancear elementos, llenar carencias y quitar o que sobra. Socialmente, representa un camino donde la unión hace la fuerza y por ello es bueno organizarse y ayudar a resolver problemas comunes a todos. Mercurio en paralelo a la galaxia espiral M65 y a 150° de Palas favorece las reparaciones y el poner en práctica estrategias previamente elaboradas. ¡No dejen sus ideas en el plano mental! Es el momento de ponerlas a funcionar...

September 3rd: Venus and the galaxies M65 and M66 indicate intense and enriching relationships... from a distance.

September 3rd: Venus conjunct the galaxies M65 and M66, at 30° from Saturn. Venus in Virgo likes order and the conjunction with galaxies M65 and M66 will certainly serve to bring structure to our surroundings. It also represents intense relationships and can strongly influence love, friendship, work and family interactions...Contacts between people will not be superficial! We can learn a lot from them and enrich ourselves, but if they become manipulative, we must act diplomatically and with some distance. Good day for dealing with administrative matters.

August 20th: Venus hyperactive bringing strength for the difficult tasks of Ceres and Saturn, Mercury makes dialogue easier.

August 20th: Venus is very active today! It starts with a fading biquintile to Uranus, which may coincide with a strong tendency to change and momentarily destabilize some relationships. But the following contacts of Venus during the day, tend to generate more consistency. The first one is to Ceres, with whom it will make an angle of 150°, and then with Saturn at 45°. These combinations repeat a common theme in recent weeks, and refers to generate strength and vitality through social relationships to compensate for difficult situations. Venus in Leo and parallel to the galaxy M65, gives strength to Ceres in Pisces, busy helping those in need. And of course,  Venus will also lift momentarily Saturn, which represents major responsibilities and/or hindrances, as it is conjunct the Sombrero Galaxy. If such problems have as their origin disagreements among people, they can be solved today or at east be improved significantly. This can be seen in the opposition of Venus to star cluster M15, which emphasizes the differences between people. Venus opposes this viewpoint and, coupled with the star Regulus, emphasizes harmony and understanding with dignity, respect and a constructive attitude. On the other hand, Mercury trines the North Lunar Node and greatly facilitates communication, despite being retrograde. So, if today you do not find a good conversation, it's because you do not want to...

Agosto 20: Venus hiperactiva dando fuerza para las duras tareas de Ceres y Saturno; Mercurio facilita el diálogo.

Agosto 20: ¡Venus está muy activo el día de hoy! Comienza desvaneciendo un biquintil con Urano, lo cual puede coincidir con una tendencia al cambio y a desestabilizar momentáneamente algunas relaciones. Pero los siguientes contactos de Venus durante el día, tenderán a generar más constancia.  El primero es con Ceres, con quien hará un ángulo de 150° y luego es con Saturno, a 45°. Estas combinaciones repiten un tema común en las últimas semanas, y que se refiere a generar fuerza y vitalidad para compensar situaciones difíciles. Venus en Leo y en paralelo a la galaxia M65, le da fuerza a Ceres en Piscis, ocupada en dar ayuda a quien lo necesita. Y por supuesto, también levantará momentáneamente a Saturno, que representa grandes responsabilidades y/o impedimentos en su conjunción a la Galaxia de Sombrero. Si esos problemas tienen como origen desacuerdos entre personas, hoy pueden ser solucionados o mejorados significativamente. Esto se ve en la oposición de Venus al cúmulo estelar M15, que enfatiza las diferencias entre la gente. Venus se opone a esta postura y aunada a la estrella Regulus, enfatiza la armonía y el entendimiento con dignidad, respeto y una actitud constructiva. Por otro lado, Mercurio en trígono al Nodo Norte Lunar facilita enormemente la comunicación, a pesar de estar retrógrado. De modo que, si hoy no se encuentra un un buen diálogo, es porque no se desea...

July 21st: Jupiter and galaxies M65, M66 provide material support for our plans, while Venus and Mars combine reason and emotion.

July 21st: Jupiter at 135° from the North Lunar Node and parallel to galaxies M66 and M65... This is a good time to find a material basis for our personal plans and give them concrete shape. Do not leave things in the mental plane today, put them into practice! This combination promotes good relationships, formal procedures, financial funding, practical arrangements. Avoid exaggerations, however: if you want balance, look for the right proportion in everything.
Venus at 30° from Mars and conjunct the Eskimo Nebula is good for profound conversations, romantic relationships and finances. Combining feelings and reason will make things work well in a social context and in romantic relationships. However, the tendency is towards spending money, which can escape very fast from our hands. Then it is good to calcualte well where it is invested and not just let it go.

Julio 21: Júpiter y las galaxias M65, M66 brindan apoyo material para los planes; Venus y Marte combinan la razón y la emoción.

Julio 21: Júpiter a 135° del Nodo Norte Lunar y en paralelo a las galaxias M66 y M65 representa un buen momento para encontrar una base material para los planes personales y darles una forma concreta. ¡No dejen las cosas en el plano mental, pónganlas en practica! Esta combinación favorece las relaciones, los trámites burocráticos, los financiamientos, la organización práctica. Eviten sin embargo la exageración: para que las cosas tengan su equilibrio, hay que buscar la justa proporción en todo.
Venus a 30° de Marte y en conjunción a la Nebulosa del Esquimal es bueno para las relaciones amorosas y para las finanzas. Combinar los sentimientos y la razón hará que las cosas funcionen bien en las relaciones sociales y románticas. Sin embargo, la tendencia es a gastar el dinero, que se puede ir muy rápido. Por elo, es bueno ver en qué se invierte y no dejarlo ir sin más.