April 4/5: A variety of astrological trends is in effect this week ... Choose the one that suits your needs!

April 4/5: At the beginning of the week, all astrological trends seemed to emphasize the same theme: the balance between individuality and commitment to others. In the second part of the week, a variety of trends pointing to different themes happen simultaneously... It is advisable to know them so we are able to choose which one to connect with... or which one to avoid.

     The week brings a dynamic and productive communication background. Mercury is contra parallel to Mars, at 45° from Pallas, and at 120° from the North Lunar Node. The most important combination is the  contact with Mars, indicating that it is a good time to put our minds to work and have lots of productive activity. Mercury is still parallel to the spectacular Wild Duck Cluster (M11), indicating abundance for its large number of stars. It is likely that those who connect with this trend will end up being caught up in a frantic pace. There will be too much to do and to communicate. The challenge is to direct adequately circumstances in order to produce enthusiastically, avoiding at all costs impatience, accidents by carelessness and emotional or verbal aggressiveness, whether it is our own or others'. Be careful when driving!

     Chiron is at 60° from Pluto and is perfecting an opposition to the Pencil Nebula. This is an interesting indicator of a trend that goes beyond the present week as it will last for most of April 2013. This trend relates to the treatment of diseases caused by the accumulation of toxins through cleansing therapies. Of course, Pluto represents the cleansing while the sextile "lubricates", facilitating removal of harmful elements from the body. The accumulation of toxins is indicated by the Pencil Nebula, a cloud of hydrogen that is being compressed by a strong Supernova wind. This causes compression of the cloud and the formation of new stars, which in this case represent deposits of toxins. In general, this month is excellent for healing through detox therapies, so we must provide our bodies the means to do so. Obviously, any serious illness should be treated by a specialist, symbolized by Chiron.

     Venus is at 150° from the North Lunar Node and contra parallel to star cluster M48. This mix indicates the need to balance with harmony and diplomacy stressed situations or hectic personalities. Poor Venus is in the sign of Aries and conjunct Mars (!), in a fast-paced environmen, so it will be necessaryt to relax a bit in order to function better. Flexibility is recommended, but also to negotiate and discuss when necessary, seeking empathy in a competitive environment, which is symbolized by the G-type stars of M48, which are self-assertive and self-centered. In short: this trend refers to control the ego (our own or that of others) and harmonize situations, setting limits with kindness, respect and gentleness. Otherwise, the atmosphere can get very competitive and full of sparks.

     Asteroid Ceres enters Cancer, the zodiac sign that many astrologers consider her main regency, which starts at the point of the June solstice. Ceres' transit conjunct the solstice point and the transneptunian Hades indicates issues such as aid to people in extreme poverty or to victims of disaster worldwide. This can happen at a large scale or at an individual level. Pallas sextiles Ceres/Hades, from the solid sign Taurus, showing support and funding for these activities. Get involved in one of them! While any time is good to offer help to those in need, this week will be crucial for altruistic activities. In times like this, a seemingly insignificant support can have a more positive effect than normal. However, this trend also represents animals in terrible situations, natural disasters, waste, pollution and destruction. But not all is that bad: in its most positive sense, this trend strongly favors domestic work and working with dirt, plants,  organic food and also to enjoy the wilderness.

     But perhaps the more productive and spectacular trend of this week is the Sun in contra parallel to asteroid Pallas and M11. As mentioned above, cluster M11 symbolizes abundance, but Pallas is also in ecliptic conjunction with the galaxy M33, which contains one of the largest regions of star formation in the known universe. The transit of the Sun activates further this trend that represents great creativity and the ability to produce more than normal, both in quantity and quality. Do not let it pass without taking advantage of it!

Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer

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 3/4: Many combinations between rebel galaxies, planets, supernovae, asteroids, galaxy collisions and compressed nebulae suggest a start of the week with different frequencies to connect with. Choose yours!

September 3/4: An abundance of combinations between planets, galaxies and nebulae astrological intensify the astrological traffic at the start of the week. There will be many available channels to connect  with... As always, on days like this it is wise to select the best option for what we want to experience, according to our needs. Here is a list of the main frequencies that are activated in this couple of days or even the whole week. Or you may want to use each one for something different!

     One of the most interesting is undoubtedly the conjunction of Uranus and Pallas, which in turn are in opposition to the Antennae Galaxies. This suggests a strengthened individuality, and a good time to bring out and develop plans and strategies at a personal level, outside obligations and routine work. This trend shows originality and creativity. Elsewhere in the Galactic Guide we have discussed the interesting phenomenon that is Uranus in opposition to the Antennae Galaxies, a galactic collision in the constellation Corvus. The fact that these galaxies are merging into a single one indicate the strength of the collective pull and relationships. Uranus, the planet of individuality, revolution, freedom, opposes them in several months of 2012, and hence the abundance of massive demonstrations around the planet. In any case, with Pallas, the theme is applying strategies to see what we can do individually to make this planet better in this whole collective process of change, so strong by now and the three years to come. Oh, and it also favors  visual arts, since Pallas is parallel to the Horsehead Nebula, one of the most famous and probably indicating important events and great creativity in the world of film and visual arts. Perhaps they are now filming scenes, taking photos and painting pictures that will cause sensation in the following months and years! Or maybe it is just a good time to make good plans and watch a good movie.

     Venus square Saturn and trine to Juno is a frequency that, unlike the previous one, is centered on relations.  Venus at 90° from Saturn is restrictive, so it is likely that some relationships will resent the distance. However, this mix can be positive if the limits are suitably applied in most relationships. If there is a real desire to relate, the important thing is not to be right, but to get over the distance and difficulties with diplomacy, kindness and harmony. A good time to structure the budget, however, so as to demonstrate commitment in relationships despite any obstacles or distance (emotional, ideological or otherwise) that may exist.

     Juno conjunct the Draco dwarf galaxy also lasts for almost a week and refers to the desire to balance company with the need for solitude. This can result difficult in some cases, and perhaps you'll have to confront the unconscious part of certain relationships. In any case it is good to do a thorough analysis of many of them. The Draco dwarf galaxy is a dwarf satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, and contains a large amount of dark matter. Hence the transit of Juno, the relations specialist, encouraging psychoanalytic exploration. The Draco Dwarf is very difficult to observe and therefore only recently discovered, that's why it represents isolation. Therefore, some couples, families, friends and associations will feel the need to whether distance themselves from the world, or to allow for a few days an individual spacefor everyone, quite important for each partner or team member.

     Mercury in parallel to the galaxy M60, conjunct the Vela Supernova, in contra parallel to Neptune. This trend indicates extraordinary strengthening of the power of thought, although it is likely to last for only a few hours or at most  a couple of days. The galaxy M60 is giant, so huge that the Mercury parallel depicts very strong concepts, words and ideas. Be careful with what you say, because excess energy can cause damage or a different effect than expected. But this combination is extremely creative, and this power may be combined with  the Vela supernova, suggesting a profound vision of reality, and Neptune, which governs ESP and creative imagination. Is it a great time to let our minds and our actions flow without much structure or daily control, because their tendency is towards the transcendent. If you see too much chaos in your daily routine, it means you are unconsciously connected with this frequency, and it is advisable to be flexible ... and seeing things from a different angle. Let your unconscious speak: dreams can be intense and revealing ...

     Mars in contra parallel to galaxy M91, sextile to Pluto and trine to Chiron. This theme is about power and transformation, which can be useful in the context of physical training, rehabilitation, medical applications and research , political activities , and of course for wrestling sessions... But on the other hand, it tends to generate a lot of opposition and cause intense confrontations and futile power games. If you feel a strong desire for activity or a strong anger, this frequency may have connected with any of the planets in your astrological birth chart. In that case, you'll have to control this impulse. Above all, avoid conflicts: Mars is war-like, and M91 is a galaxy that goes in an opposite direction to the rest of his companions in the Virgo cluster, indicating a tendency to contradict and oppose everyone in open rebellion to the collective trend. The results can be disastrous and violent in some cases. But if channeled into major challenges, this is a boost if you have goals to reach and need some extra energy... It is also useful for filling all kinds of shortcomings, especially on the diet, compensating with any adequate nutrients that are missing from the body.