August 28/29: Ceres and M53 provide supplies for weak situations, Vesta and the Swan Nebula promote research. The Sun, Mercury and star cluster M26 help to express what has remained silent, while Venus, Pallas and the Great Orion Nebula enhance art and productivity

August 28/29: Ceres enters Virgo in parallel to M53, a cluster with a very low metallicity. This means help or protection to areas or people in need of resources. This can apply to many situations, and indicates that Ceres' transit of the zodiacal sign Virgo, which runs until November 3, 2013, can be productive and helpful if we inject energy and resources in strategic locations that deserve attention. With the help of Ceres, and her protective attitude that combines with the diligence of Virgo, the projects that have stalled can be balanced with some movement: M53 is a balanced cluster by its moderate concentration.

     Pluto at 135° from Vesta, 120° from Mercury, is an excellent combination for research as it gives depth and mental concentration. Vesta is parallel to M17, the Swan Nebula, which hides inside a cluster of stars that illuminate it from within, like a lamp. Hence the beauty of M17, which favors research in the arts today. This combination will help to unfold hidden beauty and creativiy, to find creative and inspiring contents beyond what is visible to the eyes. But in reality, the combination of the Plutonian depth with M17's hidden contents favors all types of research, from scientific to one's own psychological depths ..

     The Sun parallels Mercury and is contra parallel star cluster M26. This has a balancing effect on areas that have remained expressionless. M26 is an open cluster in the constellation Scutum, which has many stars of type A and B, emphasizing expression. But the large amount of dust that obscures the cluster indicates obstacles, resistance, a block for this expressiveness. The Mercury/Sun combination in contra parallel to M26 implies an opportunity to express, to communicate, to manifest, overcoming difficulties and thus contributing to a better understanding. So, get your ideas out from the shade! This combination also represents denied access to files or information.

     Pallas parallel Venus and M42, the Great Nebula in Orion, is another combination especially favorable for the arts, particularly the graphic ones: painting, sculpture, photography, design, etc.. The Great Nebula in Orion is a particularly fertile area of our galaxy, which means high productivity, coupled with the venusian aesthetic sense and Pallas' strategic view. This also indicates an increase in production in business: financial strategies, however small, will tend to be successful and will grow as fresh sprouts if you start them now. Take good care of them!

     The Sun in quincunx (150°) to Juno and the Tarantula Nebula indicates adjustments in relationships that have been going on for several days, as Juno experiences a conjunction to one of the largest known nebulae. The demands of partners and close relationships increases, and they must be given due attention. As the Sun is still in contra parallel to M26 (see above), it is time to express what has not been said in our relationships. Things can imply both good or negative feelings, but the question is about their manifestation. Releasing them through expression will bring a healing effect, that will open possibilities for those who are willing to cooperate. However, you must think before speaking:  this tendency reflects drastic changes. So, if you want to avoid a intense turning point in your relationships, crucial, it is best to avoid confrontation.

Carlos Duarte
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August 26/27: Juno, Saturn and the Tarantula Nebula ask for the definition of boundaries and goals to improve commitment in relationships. Venus, Uranus and star cluster M3 help to overcome insecurities, among other trends. Find about the astrological trends today and choose your frequency!

August 26/27: The week begins with several important trends, and you probably won't have time to experience them all. We can connect with any of them unconsciously, but the ideal is to choose which one is best for us to suit our needs. Here are the main trends at the start of the week, just select those that seem most appropriate for you, or identify which one is manifesting spontaneously...

     Juno in ecliptic conjunction to the Tarantula Nebula, in square to Saturn. The asteroid of partnerships is at 90° from Saturn, indicating a moment of tension or limitation in close relationships. It is possible that some relationships will enter a frustrating mood. However, it is an excellent moment to define, renew or build commitments, and to set limits. Many relationships have no limits, and that most likely implies an invasion of the individuality of each member. Or perhaps it is necessary to define common goals, to restore and redefine the meaning of commitment, to discern what corresponds to the couple or the team and what corresponds to each individual person. This is one of the best times of the year to do that.

     Juno is in ecliptic conjunction to the Tarantula Nebula, a giant star-forming region in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. This indicates that the demands of close  relationships in general (partner or friendship, relationships, work, family, etc..), may be excessive. The Tarantula Nebula is excessively large, hence representing big expectations, but they have to be worked out to be materialized, in this case, in pairs or in teams. For this to happen, it is necessary to define common objectives and set reasonable goals. In this case, the limitation is positive, as it relates to reorganize life together, whether in marriage or other close relationship, and this can lead to a very productive and connected cooperation. Saturn in contra parallel to M95 confirms this trend, since M95 is a fertile galaxy with an enhanced star production, but this requires organization. It's worth sitting for talking about common goals and give them due importance. And if the relationship is in crisis, now is the time to confront and find solutions.

     Venus is conjunct star cluster M3, and in opposition to Uranus. This represents a possible solution to feelings of insecurity, incompatibility or instability in relationships. M3 is a cluster with many variable stars, and also many stars that have collided with each other. But M3 is not a body that can be ignored, because of its size: it is one of the biggest star clusters seen from Earth, so great that it can even be seen with the naked eye in good conditions, in the constellation Canes Venatici. It is therefore inevitable to confront the insecurities caused by some relationships. But now we must follow a different strategy.

     Urans has been in opposition to M3 for several months, so that the most common reaction to insecurity or incompatibility was separation, taking a distance. But the transit of Venus today allows us to approach  with harmony, albeit briefly, to people or situations that generate insecurity or that have shown a lack of compatibility in the past. Perhaps the differences and the reasons of insecurity will appear in a more realistic and less threatening way. This will ease up situations and will allow us to do something constructive in circumstances and company we wouldn't expect.

     Venus is also quincunx (150 °) to Chiron, which is contra parallel to star cluster M5. The M5/Chiron mix indicates chronic circulation or respiratory problems, because cluster M5 is a very old one: its age is 13 billion years. Hence its association with chronic diseases, but thanks to the transit of Venus, there may be a relief, a visible improvement, or, even better, a total recovery. Hence, therapies that seek  harmonization to balance metabolic deficiencies can be highly effective. Psychologically, this combination is referred to heal the psychological effects of insecurity or neglect. But it also works great for studying or doing research in matters of the remote past: archeology, history, ancient cultures...

     The Sun makes its annual conjunction with the Vela supernova, but this time in opposition to Neptune. This indicates a moment of inspiration, that can match transcendent visions, unbridled imagination, as well as a penetrating and revealing approach to our daily lives. The Vela supernova, just as others of its kind, represent the ability to penetrate beyond the visible reality, due to its high X-ray emission. However, we must not forget that it is a stellar explosion, so that when you are into this introspection, the normal, everyday vision of reality and time is altered. And yes, mixed with the Neptunian effect, this trend can produce altered states of consciousness, without any artificial stimulus.

      Not everyone will be able to connect with this trend, but those who do will experience the great power of inspiration and motivation, reaching profound and transcendent levels through visualization, meditation, art, mysticism, scientific research or simply through important insights. Reality is not always what we see with our eyes and touch with our hands. To know that there is something more, and that we can discover it, is one of the motivations that have always pushed humanity forwards. Those who are interested can now experience this inspiring trend in all its glory. But don't get lost on your trip! Don't forget your ticket back to everyday life, this lasts only about 48 hours...

     Mercury is at 45° from Pallas, which is in parallel to M42, the Great Nebula in Orion. This certainly speaks of an ideal time to make repairs, organizing and structuring projects future plans. The Great Orion Nebula is one of the most important areas of star formation in our galaxy, and hence the idea of ​​fertility, a large number of possibilities available. Although this trend is less impressive than the others, do not let it pass with indifference! This is particularly true if you have pending work or repairs to do. The results can be excellent... (Thanks to them, the Galactic Guide could be generated today... believe me!)


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January 2/3: Mars and the Tarantula Nebula transmute aggression into productivity; Pluto and star cluster M70 help to fix collapsed situations

January 2/3: Mars is in ecliptic conjunction to the Tarantula Nebula and parallel to Pluto. This combination is extremely powerful, and must be channeled adequately. The Mars/Pluto mix usually matches dominant and aggressive behavior. Of course, being aware of this can help us channel this trend and transform it, making it work for a good or transcendent cause. This is about raising the manifestation of an intense and strong energy, using it as a leverage to achieve really important things! Leaving matters in the plane of the confrontation may have exaggerated and negative results. We must avoid unnecessary litigation, friction, dangerous provocations and even accidents by impulsivity. All this can be avoided, since the combination of Mars in ecliptic conjunction to Tarantula Nebula shows a great deal of productive activities for channeling such an energy, and this is because this nebula is huge, one of the largest known star-making regions. So, no shortage of activities into which we can channel the powerful Mars/Pluto parallel. There are no excuses for fighting when there are many other, better things to do ...

     This may include unresolved, pending issues aas well as new processes in gestation. It is as important to start fresh projects as cnsciously closing cycles that come to an end. The parallel Mars/Pluto is excellent for competitions, sports and training (without overdoing), and for deep cleansing at home or other places. But social and personal relationships may be affected with an impositive or dominant attitude. If we detect tensions between people around us, above all we must avoid power games, and put common goals as a priority. Common goals make an individual ego feel recognized, proud to be at the service of a collective mission. Remember, today and tomorrow, let's show kindness above everything else! For many, it will be a challenge, but it's worth to control oneself and be diplomatic.

     Interestingly, the Tarantula Nebula is not in our galaxy, but in a small satellite galaxy of the Milky Way called the Large Magellanic Cloud, near the south pole. This galaxy, like other objects with extreme declinations, near the North and South poles, have largely been ignored because traditional astrology emphasizes the closeness to the ecliptic, zodiac, or apparent path of the Sun trough the celestial sphere, which is near to the Equator, far from the poles. However, the projection of its position toward the ecliptic makes us aware that Mars will be activating the nebula for a few days. The Tarantula is synonymous with great fertility and productivity, but being in another galaxy, it can symbolize an effort to achieve or be indicative of positive resources that are available, but untapped, as if they were separate, outside our main focus of attention. We should not underestimate talents and resources other than the normal ones. Like the Large Magellanic Cloud, sometimes small projects hold great treasures (in this case, the huge region of ionized hydrogen is the Tarantula). Anyway, to take advantage of them, we must work hard, and then it nis convenient to start the year 2013 with a dynamic progress in our activities. This will certainly be reflected in abundance and prosperity in the coming days.

     It should also be noted that Pluto is conjunct star cluster M70, located in the constellation (not the zodiac sign) Sagittarius. As Pluto is a slow planet, it is a marker of processes that take one to two years to develop, and may coincide with both social and personal events which imply transformations. Therefore, it is wise to know about Plutonian activity, because during the year, sooner or later we will be affected by the processes related to it. In this case, we must know about M70, a star cluster whose core has collapsed, which represents a lack of control, a loss of values, social confrontations, anarchy. However, M70 is also an indicator of stability, as it has the least number of variable stars in globular clusters in our galaxy. Therefore it symbolizes collapse conditions that gradually stabilize.

     This implies that for a good part of 2013, our job is to rebuild disasters, to support the solution of social problems or to get over personal meltdowns. No matter if it's something little or something big, the important thing is to contribute to the recovery and stabilization of collapsed situations. Pluto represents major changes and transformations, and if given proper use, it may indicate a positive development, a regenerative impulse, for the good. Therefore it is important to give a hand (or ask for one) to rebuild, rebirth, reinvent, recover what was lost in another form in the past, like a phoenix. At an international level, some situations will be enhanced and others will accentuate their collapse, but be sure most of them will not remain as they are. This trend will be in effect the whole month of January, until February 2. Subsequently, this conjunction will happen again in June, and then  during the months of October and November. But actually it constitutes the prevailing atmosphere during much of the year, a good background image for our individual, personal dramas.

      Definitely, the year 2013 has a very regenerative pull; let it flow and have clear objectives where to go after rebirth.This time, we must take those New Year's resolutions seriously...

      Greetings and have a happy and productive start of the year!

Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer

July 27/28: Mercury and the Tarantula Nebula allow us to observe clearly the state of our creativity, Mars and the Great Orion Nebula (M42) take productivity to the maximum to generate abundance

July 27/28: Mercury retrograde in opposition to the Tarantula Nebula, in sextile to Vesta and the Hyades cluster. This combination is excellent for stimulating mental focus, especially when it comes to escape outside influences that distract us from the issues that really need our attention. The Tarantula Nebula, one of the largest regions of ionized hydrogen (HII) in our galactic environment, is in a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, the Large Magellanic Cloud. Simply because of its size, this gargantuan cosmic matrix tends to get noticed and to absorb the time and space of others. This is not necessarily bad, but the transit of Mercury retrograde in opposition indicates a balance: we can resist people or situations that demand too much of our energy and time. In some cases the effect will be exactly the opposite  and then the option is to enjoy-first of all, and manage the wealth of concepts, ideas, people and creativity that will flow around. Mercury in opposition to the Tarantula indicates the possibility to look objectively at our position in the whole and in society, and clearly analyze our situation and what we've done so far with our present life. And for that, Vesta, together with the Hyades cluster, is an aid, as it promotes concentration. But the Hyades, with an abundance of K-type stars, on the other hand greatly stimulate desire and sexuality, as well as a free creative expression. It depends on where we want to make the emphasis... Choose the way you deem more convenient for your plans...

      Mars in parallel with the Great Orion Nebula (M42) is in itself another huge boost of creativity, though perhaps very fast and impatient, as Mars gives it full speed. And the Great Nebula of Orion, which can be seen with the naked eye below the Belt of Orion, is one of the greatest zones of generation of stars in our galaxy.... M42 is thus one of the most important astrological symbols of creativity and productivity in our sky, very much like the Tarantula Nebula, although closer to us and not as big ... Anyway, it's a great day to significantly increase productivity at all levels, and this obviously can bring benefits in the material plane and a great abundance at all levels. With the speed injected by Mars, maybe we can do more and with better results than in previous days. However, it is likely that the work consists on planting seeds and starting projects rather than reaping the fruits, which we will probably only see weeks later. But, because of that, we must not lose this opportunity to plant for tomorrow!

September 13th: Venus and the galaxy M100 bring solutions and an artistic tendency. The Sun, Vesta and the Tarantula Nebula stimulate concentration; Mercury and Jupiter, optimism.

September 13th: Venus is conjunct the galaxy M100 and at 150° from Neptune, then enters Libra. This has to do with the possibility of solving differences among people and today there might be important agreements taking place. This may involve adjusting scheduled commitments to the individual pace. This may imply changing dates, times, modifying the original plans, but in general to redo certain settings will work fine. We just need some flexibility so that organization flows easily. Venus conjunct M100 reveals a great day for artistic endeavours. M100 is a galaxy with a very beautiful and impressive symmetrical design. Also, with Venus passing through the equinox point, art tends to find a concrete structure in an aesthetic shape. In love, we can overcome differences with some will effort and having common alternative projects. The Sun at 135° from Vesta and the Tarantula Nebula represents concentration that results in productivity. This combination means the organizing effort that needs to be done in order to take full advantage of our resources. You may still have much to exploit and work with, so it's good to start doing now what is necessary. Those who do not wish to make a steady effort will most likely encounter obstacles and frustrations, so it is advisable to concentrate and move on and do what is necessary to advance. Mercury trine Jupiter is a very positive combination that will undoubtedly foster business and travel, as well as paperwork issues and communication. This is a trend that stimulates optimism, but we must not lose the sense of reality in a burst of enthusiasm. Rather, we must use this trend to growing, to seek solutions, to open windows and possibilities.

September 12th: A combination of galaxies, clusters, planets, asteroids and nebulae shows a day to focus and work on hidden resources

September 12th: Venus and the galaxy M98 at 150° from Pallas and star cluster M56. This combination of galaxy cluster, planet and asteroid reveals the possibility of using hidden resources, bringing them out to surface ... and put them to work. Pallas represents the necessary plans for action: strategical planning will tend to give better results. M56 star cluster is very stable, while at the same time quite sparse in comparison to others. If this is positive, it also symbolizes a lack of motivation to exploit certain resources, but with a little organization today they can be successful. Naturally, we must adapt ideas into a practical frame...It is an excellent time for action and it is good to mobilize our surroundings. Mercury at 150° from Vesta and the Tarantula Nebula suggests the need for mental concentration, with which great things can be achieved today.  On the other hand, focus on specific tasks can prevent that we address what we really need or interests us. Avoid unnecessary interruptions and work on the great potential of this nebula. Do not forget to let your creativity flow!

July 29th: Two oppositions mark a day on which the search for balance is essential

July 29th: two oppositions indicate a day to balance forces and reconcile opposites. The Sun in ecliptic opposition to Pallas and the Tarantula Nebula symbolizes a whole lot of mental creativity that gets materialized, a great constructive impulse to be used for giving sape to plans and ideas. The opposition Juno / Ceres introduces the need to balance the economy, both at personal and collective levels. This combination shows decision-making meetings and economic agreements to deal with food and  production crisis globally. On the other hand, in an everyday sense, this reveals a very busy housework and social life: we must find time for each.

Julio 29: Dos oposiciones marcan un día en el cual la búsqueda de equilibrio es esencial

Julio 29; Dos oposiciones indican un día en el que hay que equilibrar fuerzas, reconciliar opuestos. El Sol en oposición eclíptica a Palas y a la Nebulosa de la Tarántula simboliza una gran creatividad mental que obtiene un soporte material, un enorme impulso constructivo que hay que usar para darle forma a planes e ideas. La oposición Juno/Ceres introduce la necesidad de equilibrar la economía, tanto en un sentido personal como colectivo. Esta combinación habla de tomas de decisiones y pactos para enfrentar crisis económicas, alimentarias y de producción a nivel global. Por otro lado, en un sentido cotidiano, revela las labores hogareñas y una vida social activas: hay que darle su tiempo a cada una.