February 2/3: Uranus, the South Lunar Node and star cluster M3 reverse stagnant situations, while Venus, Neptune and the Pelican Nebula sublimates instinctual energy into creativity and harmony

February 2/3: Uranus conjunct the South Node Lunar and the globular cluster M3. This combination describes a significant release of situations that prevent development on many levels. Uranus, which orbits the Sun upside-down, literally lying on its orbit, indicates a significant shift over the South Luna Node, symbolizing the past and inertia. It is therefore an excellent time to give a turning point to attitudes, projects and situations that come from the past and need an update. To follow the inertia of the past few years, months or weeks may be normal to some extent, but now it is likely that circumstances require a different attitude from us. It's a good opportunity to release and renew. And a good time to organize farewell parties!

      In a less psychological and more practical approach, it is a good time to start or to continue with repairs. The South Node and Uranus are in opposition to M3, a star cluster in the constellation Canes Venatici, and this reveals the possibility of servicing situations that have been postponed for one reason or another. M3 is a very old cluster, and contains many variable stars, symbolizing instability, decay, things that are old and do not function well anymore. The amount of energy invested in changing things at home or at work will depend on each particular situation, but renewing dynamically stagnant situations will bring very good results. Of course, this is further favored with Mercury retrograde. Let'sget to work on pending issues, then....

    M3 also represents insecurity, so many people will enter into a dynamic of confrontation with their own weak areas. M3, despite its many variable stars, has a huge volume and its apparent size in the terrestrial firmament is big: it can be seen with the naked eye in ggod conditions. Therefore, it implies great strength, but inside there is insecurity. The process to get out of a situation like this is releasing the traumatic events of the past (Uranus and South Node) to go ahead with a new mental and emotional programming. If the past remains unresolved, the future has trouble finding space where to land in our minds and hearts.

     On the other hand, using elements o rmeeting with people from the past or old acquaintances can bring surprises, most of them enjoyable, although it is possible that some of the insecurities mentioned will surface. Anyway, it's an opportunity to take a different attitude and overcome them. This will not be so easy in the international arena: Uranus conjunct the South Node Lunar represents the resistance to change strategy expressed by rebel groups and governments as well. However, it is expected that in some cases Uranus will give a positive spin to many circumstances. In other cases, the shift may be towards greater violence and repression around the world and a great destructiveness. Outdated policies will certainly be uncovered and fall by themselves, as part of the long process of the Uranus / Pluto square we have experienced in the last four years ... culminating in 2015.

     But the week brings another surprise with an equally important aspect: Venus in parallel to Neptune, and conjunct the Pelican Nebula. The Venus / Neptune combination indicates a sublimation of emotions, which is particularly favorable in the artistic, sexual, loving, romantic, social, mystical and psychoanalytical planes. However, take into account that both planets are in ecliptic conjunction with the Pelican Nebula, symbolizing privacy due to its low reflectivity. It's not about exposing the experiences encountered if we connect with this trend ... Rather, it is best to live them discreetly.

     However, caution should be exercised: Neptune usually indicates disappointments, though not necessarily immediate. The Pelican Nebula, despite being composed of cold gas, is becoming "evaporated" by the heat of young stars that are close. This represents projects, ideas, emotions that begin to "warm up", and motivation is here to move things forward. But if expectations are not based in reality, then there may be disappointments in a more or less near future ... as much in love as artistically and in social relationships, and even in economic terms (the regencies of Venus ). To benefit from this trend without risking, you better have a realistic approach at all times and experience the enthusiasm, motivation and creativity implied by Venus and Neptune  while the mind is watching ... as if it was a movie.

     After all, sublimating Venus with its higher octave (Neptune) means transforming our emotional and instinctual impulses into constructive action, beautifying, harmonizing, with altruistic actions and a transcendant approach. Do not let this powerful impulse stagnate! Being able to express this astrological trend in our daily lives is an achievement in itself, so do not look for more reward than this satisfaction or seek ulterior motives...

     I wish you a very revolutionary and harmonious week ...


Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer

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March 11/12: Asteroid Juno joins star cluster M75, empowering relationships, while Mercury and Venus in parallel to star cluster M11 enhance diplomacy and inspiration. The Sun, Chiron and cluster M39 get together favoring the application of therapies

March 11/12: Asteroid Juno is conjunct star cluster M75 and sextile to Mars. The asteroid of close relationships and couple issues makes an important contact with M75, a star cluster which is characterized by the strong compression among the stars that compose it. This gravitational pressure indicates that the theme of commitment in relationships will go through a very demanding stage. But do not increase with your attitudes the hard pressure already exerted by M75: there is no need to manipulate. It is advisable to let the level of commitment to manifest by itself, and this is true not only within marriage, but also in any relationship involving a commitment as a base.

     Mars adds emotional energy to the situation, in the last degree of tropical Pisces, so it's easy to resort to emotional outburst, turning into a small nightmare situations by excessive control or plaintiff attitudes ... The recommendation is not to intervene in such cases. It is better to channel this energy into a mutual enthusiasm and motivation, so we all can meet demands with a productive response. But only those who are aware of it, may profit from this trend without having to force things (now you are). Watch M75's power in full action!

     Mercury is in parallel to Venus and star cluster M11. This is certainly a fantastic combination, which facilitates harmonious communication, artistic inspiration, diplomacy, flirting, seduction and intimate dialogues. It's a great time to resume communication as  Mercury will be retrograde until March 17th. However, avoid excesses, as star cluster M11 is extremely abundant, with an enormous need for expression. Channel this energy in positive dialogues, creative and constructive interaction (indicated by Mercury semisquare Pallas, semisextile Uranus). This will avoid wasting it on gossip and superficiality. Sensuality will be floating in the air, but the effect will only last for a couple of days, so we must not take  nice words too seriously. Ideally, use this trend to create, to motivate and communicate with beauty and inspiration through artistic activity. Just let them flow!

     Mercury makes a conjunction to the Pelican Nebula for the second time this year, this time retrograde. The Pelican Nebula, which is in the constellation Cygnus, represents some discretion, since it is overshadowed by both the dark dust clouds that cross within and its bright neighbor North America Nebula. The ecliptic transit of Mercury on the Pelican involves communicating hidden information, inquire into the unconscious, or just be discreet and not say everything you know in any context. We must be selective when sharing information. Anyway, communicate! But do so in a controlled way to enjoy more harmony.

     Mars crosses the equinoctial point and enters its own sign: Aries. This happens once every 2 years or so and represents an energy boost in the general environment, a fact that must be remembered to avoid impulsive actions or protect from the impulsivity of others, where appropriate. But the really interesting combination on the 12th of March is the Sun in parallel to Chiron and conjunct star cluster M39. This is an indicator of a very good time to treat diseases related to lazy organs, neglect or a metabolism running below normal. M39 is a somewhat scattered cluster, whose stars of spectral type A and G suggest treating ailments of the throat or digestive system. Therapies applied to these areas, diagnosed and treated properly, can be very successful and bring back a much needed stability to the body and the mind ...

March 27th: The Sun emphasizes solidarity at 120° from Juno and M80; Chiron and the Pelican Nebula show creativity in projects out of the mainstream

March 27th: The Sun at 120° from Juno and star cluster M80. Today the Sun reinforces once again the meaning of the Juno/M80 conjunction, which refers to developing solidarity and commitment in order to make links with people who interest us in love, friendship, work, family or other areas. The combination Juno/M80 has been intensified by the retrograde station of this asteroid, which indicates that this process of forming ties will last for several weeks. But today the Sun makes understanding easier between people and brings the openness necessary to unify wills. On the other hand, avoid committing to situations or people that do not fit your standards or are just unsuitable. Selectivity today will spare you from difficut separations in the near future. Chiron is conjunct the Pelican Nebula, in contra parallel to Ceres and 30° from the Sun. The teacher and healer among the planets makes an ecliptic conjunction with a hydrogen cloud that is generating inside a large ionization front due to radiation from young stars . The Pelican Nebula hides in its interior an intense creative activity. Chiron represents healing and learning, but it also symbolizes an individual path, unconventional ways... Chiron represents the things we make beyond commitments or social requirements: it's Life's School. Therefore, the combination Chiron/Pelican promotes dedication to areas and projects that we normally have in the background, it helps taking care of needs that are usually postponed for any number of reasons. There may be significant progress in these matters, which will be better handled with discretion and privacy. But this combination is also excellent for the application of therapies, psychoanalysis, healing with herbs, work in the garden with animals, children or food.

March 23rd: the Sun, Pallas and the Egg Nebula provide solutions to practical problems, while Venus, Uranus and star cluster M103 help to give a fair value to things

March 23rd: The Sun is in parallel to Pallas and conjunct the Egg Nebula. This represents an opportunity to make all kinds of repairs and improvements. The Egg Nebula is a planetary nebula or star in the process of dissolution, representing situations that need some help to keep running. Pallas, corrective in nature, is connected with the Sun through a parallel, indicating the possibility of compensating for the lack of strength with a good dose of maintenance service. This combination is very good also to develop expressiveness in the graphic arts. Venus is at 45° from Uranus and conjunct star cluster M103. This astrological combination refers to making changes based on a proper assessment in value. This is about giving fair value to things, situations or people who had not been previously considered. Perhaps it is also time to realize how much energy or importance we give to situations that are not really worth it. Anyway, the changes to improve in this area are highly favorable today. In relationships, we must act with great freedom and let others do the same. Avoid letting ideas interfere with your sense of material reality. Chiron conjunct the Pelican Nebula and square the Lunar Nodes is, on the other hand, an indicator of the effort to cure or heal, in the physical or emotional plane. Therapies that are applied today will have a profound and prrecise effect, so it is advisable to have a good diagnosisas well as and prescription. This mix also shows improved learning, study, research, but all this through a good organization effort. But the result can be a positive change in health and significant progress in learning, since the Pelican Nebula, although not very bright, hides inside an intense transformative and creative process.

February 17th: Venus opposes M3 giving value to personal plans; Mercury, Juno and the Pelican Nebula indicate the flow of enriching and discrete information

February 17th: Venus trines the North Lunar Node and is in opposition to star cluster M3. This astrological combination is favorable to take control of one's own social and emotional life, at least briefly. Venus opposes M3, a cluster of stars which represents a strong pressure coming from social sources or emotional commitments. This may have attracted much energy and attention in recent days. Now we need to balance this with a little more focus into personal plans and interests ... Venus in Aries helps to balance the atmosphere, as it shows how to give a positive value to personal interests, and this will compensate for the energy previously invested in the affairs of others. But we must not ignore the potential of relationships today: Mercury conjunct the Pelican Nebula and parallel to Juno shows how is it possible to share with some people. The exchange of information and discussions can be positive and enriching, but it is best to exercise discretion. Confidential information may be circulating, and it is best to leave it that way. Indiscretion will only cause problems. But in an intimate setting, you can further investigate, analyze, share emotions and secrets. This combination is excellent for sales, for signing agreements, leases, and make exchanges. Of course, we must avoid the tendency to intrigue and gossip.

January 6th: the Sun, the North Lunar Node and star cluster M21 encourage the development of new projects, Vesta, Pluto and the Pelican Nebula indicate concentration and privacy, but Venus and Mars reveal social opportunities. Choose the best trend for you ... or all of them!

January 6th: Today it is possible to choose between different trends, or maybe take a little of each one at different times of the day.The Sun is in parallel to the North Lunar Node and star cluster M21. It's a great day to give strength to emerging, young projects and ideas, and give them a strong impulse. We must overcome inertia, passivity and seize arising opportunities without hesitation. Vesta is conjunct the Pelican Nebula, at 60° from Pluto and star cluster M25. This represents a special mental concentration and suggests work in privacy, which favors research, meditation, introspection. If in recent days there have been disruptions caused by the social environment, this is the opportunity for catching up with lost time focusing your mind into the issues that really matter to you. On the other hand, Mars in contraparallel to star cluster M11 and at 150° from Venus suggests rewarding relationships, but only if we adapt our personal rhythm to other people's. In any case, it is favorable to manifest initiative and make proposals rather than passively waiting for things to reach our hands. A little motivation can bring a lot of movement and abundance of resources, affection, love. This combination Venus / Mars also indicates an intense sexuality.