Author: Lynne Conant

Mercury, Venus and Uranus are currently in the sign of Pisces. Pisces is a water sign and water signs tend to distort the facts. Nevertheless, on the surface all is well. Things are moving along as planned. Cooperation is readily available from multiple sources. Unexpected news comes from a distance and this sets your mind at ease.

Jupiter is in square to Uranus so make sure not to over estimate your financial resources. Plenty of monetary assistance is ahead but the timing can disturb the balance of fixed obligations. Mars sextile to Uranus gives an extra jolt to professional matters and results are imminent. Hidden matters that have been in the closet suddenly make an unexpected appearance.

The Sun conjunct Neptune in Aquarius keeps communication flowing but fuzzy. Clarity will come as the week progresses. Possible last minute changes may be required to offset imbalances of quantity and quality. Markets are shifting unpredictably in the coming months. Seek refuge in safe havens or just pull the covers over your head and stay warm.

Higher influences are at work.

With the Sun, Mercury & Neptune in the sign of Aquarius, communication is freely flowing. Old gossip is being rehashed by the masses. Still many questions remain unanswered. Venus enters the sign of Pisces where Venus is exalted. This puts a kind and compassionate approach to digging out the hidden facts.

Expansion takes place in an erratic way. You feel exuberant one moment and angst the next. Saturn continues to be retrograde in Leo and this gives pause to the meaning of discipline. Re-examine your previous thinking and make sure that you are in line with your goals. During this retrograde period many of your mental kinks can be worked through. Allow children to serve as your example.

Mars in Capricorn continues to keep your energy level high. Your momentum is building and you should have some positive results soon. Your power base expands to meet the demands that are now put upon you by those in your immediate environment. Find a way to get even without harming yourself.

Everything seems to be running smoothly after such a long patch of delays and reversals. Your hopes and wishes are within your grasp. Those around you seem to be helping you through all the loopholes. What could possibly be better than this? You’ve got lots of energy too.

Your social scene is getting very active. You are the person they want at their party, the go to person when ideas are being bantered about. Inspiration is ebbing and flowing without much effort and you feel focused on getting all of the loose ends tied up. Once you have all the details taken care of you can move on to the big picture. Astrology is about synthesis more than analysis, so be sure that what you put together withstands the test of reality.

Money generated through a business venture could be available to you at this time. Don’t take irrational chances but invest it in something that will pay dividends in the future. Also, it is easy to over intellectualize the situations that you are currently facing. Try to use your intuition as it will point you in the right direction.

What you achieve in the right way will be a source of happiness and will be maintained.

Now that you have planned your work, you can work your plan. Venus and Neptune in Aquarius provide innovative ideas for the future. Mercury will be moving into Aquarius this week as well, so take some creative license when it comes to interesting friends and colleagues in joining you in your venture.

The fiery Sagittarian trio of Mars, Jupiter and Pluto are set to give you the push you need to implement your plan. Don’t hesitate, take the plunge. Good results are guaranteed. The Sun in Capricorn keeps you on a steady course and Saturn retrograde in Leo doesn’t allow you to get too carried away.

Finally you start to feel a tempo in what you are trying to accomplish. The last few weeks have been a real grind, now you feel as if you are in your own element. Progress advances with less stress. The Moon is Scorpio does help you keep your cards close to your vest. There is a saying, “I keep my friends close and my enemies closer”. No worries, you are on the right path.

Objectivity got a lot of people into a lot of trouble.  But thanks to the Sun and Mercury in Capricorn we can turn for a moment toward subjectivity.  Perhaps a little self evaluation will help guide us through the bumpy road ahead.  This week is filled with more bulldozing from status seeking bosses and ambitious co-workers.  This behavior tends to put everyone on edge.  Don’t be intimidated.

Mars conjunct Pluto in Sagittarius brings a final disposition to a long standing problem.  A creative solution is in the making.  Again higher influences play a part in shielding you from the helpful and the hurtful.  Work hard to consciously create circumstances, continue to be optimistic and remember that this life is somewhat of our own making.

Creative ideas begin to flow in the coming months.  Take a good look at your current situation and dispose of the ideas and goals that no longer serve your purpose.  Try entertainment as a means of deflecting anxiety.  This will be a big seller in the near future as the economy cools and politics heats up.  

Go for the Gold!

This week starts with 3 planets in Earth signs and 4 planets in Fire signs. This combination is sure to make you feel like you are being bulldozed since Fire and Earth don’t cooperate well. The Moon in Gemini sets the tone for the week and this helps to mediate the discord. Gemini is airy and intelligent and bounces from one issue to the next without emotional entanglement.

The conjunction of the Sun and Mercury in Capricorn creates a subjective view of what is happening in the immediate environment. Serious considerations need to be made with reference to professional matters. This is a good time to analyze the possibilities for change and to break with entrenched habits that have been delaying success.

Your fantasy is a good vehicle for travel in the coming year. Take a chance and put long thought out ideas into play. Higher influences are there to provide you with assistance that may seem almost unattainable from a practical point of view. Allow yourself the freedom to throw the dice.

Any action taken can always be misinterpreted by the observer but you are only responsible for your own example. No act is committed without a witness. Cast a clear shadow for others to model.

Time to get serious with the Sun in Capricorn and the Moon in Aquarius directs our attention toward the future.  It sounds like the beginning of a good chess game.  The coming week starts out with some upheaval that began at the end of last week.  

It seems that there are some misconceptions about the motivations of people with whom you transacted business.  The rumor mill sent people reeling when their illusions became delusions.  This created an expectation that for many reasons didn’t manifest.

Mercury is conjunct Pluto, the demoted planet of late.  Don’t think that the gravity of this situation is less complex than originally stated.  Someone will need to do some explaining if a business commitment isn’t honored. Do the right thing and your actions will speak for you.

Saturn sends a trine to Mercury conjunct Pluto so this will equalize the pressure that has building due to poor communication.  This aspect creates a golden opportunity to correct any misunderstandings that have been bubbling under the surface. Solve this problem empirically.        

Relief is in sight. Problems that have dogged you for weeks are finally abating. Slowly, thanks to the Mercury, Mars, Jupiter conjunction in Sagittarius resolutions are in the making. Also, Saturn trine Pluto is creating a platform from which to work in the coming year.

Uranus square Mercury causes a stand off with any detractors that haven’t put their irritations to rest. This interference will allow you extra time to smooth out your plans and win the admiration of even your most ferocious enemy. Still, keep a sock in it until you have everything firmed up.

Venus is in the sign Capricorn which keeps any romantic situations at a distance. Also, when Venus is in Capricorn people tend to hide behind their voice. Keep an eye out for this pretentious behavior and put it into a perspective that serves you best.

Meanwhile, don’t over do during the holiday season. This week makes it especially easy to overindulge. Keep your health at the forefront of your actions or you may have to suffer the consequences. Take this week to remind yourself of all the good things you have to feel thankful for.

Beginning Sunday, the Sun is sextile the planet Neptune. The sextile aspect is ruled by Venus so there is a strong inclination toward fantasy and illusion.  The Sun is connected with realization, so the reality may not always live up to the illusion.  This is the underpinning of the week that is now developing.  Ideally, the Sun and Neptune cooperate to produce creative problem solving.  

This week is a bit like a volcano just coming back to life after a long inactive period.   Three planets (Mercury, Mars & Jupiter) are in the fiery sign of Sagittarius.  This tends to open all the spigots.  Be careful that you don’t speak without thinking.  Fortunately, Mars tends to speed up all of our perceptions so it should be possible to keep tempers from flaring and problems from taking on significant importance.

Venus is conjunct Pluto and this creates a volatile explosion of emotions.  Keep your composure, as this aspect is very short lived. Venus moves into Capricorn and this will cool down any event that has been escalating.  Also, at work is Saturn, Moon conjunction trine the Venus, Pluto conjunction. This allows for containment of the situation going forward.  Basically, the game changes.

Another important development is that Saturn has just gone retrograde.  This will last for approximately 4 months.  So expect that any advancement of career plans will be put on the back burner.  Other options include, but are not limited to, revisiting a previous employment or business opportunity.

The Sun, Venus, Jupiter & Pluto are all in the sign Sagittarius.  This is the sign of plenty.  So expect plenty of everything during the coming week.  Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, therefore it dominates this stellium of four planets.  This means that the sky is the limit, feel free to indulge yourself in all the excesses you desire. You know “buy now, pay later”.  You may actually get by with this as this combination of planets is very fortunate.

Mercury in Scorpio throws a healthy amount of suspicion into the mix.  Mercury is getting the square aspect from Saturn which usually indicates that you are in conflict with your environment and your timing might not be so good.  Don’t take action until you can obtain an objective overview.  This will eliminate any embarrassing situation that might crop up.

The Sun is in square to the planet Uranus so expect the unexpected.  Prepare yourself for any situation that arises with quick thinking. Whether the arrows of cupid or the sword of Damocles is headed your way, you won’t be caught off guard.

If this all sounds chaotic…you are right.  Don’t run for cover, direct the influences like a great orchestra conductor. By week’s end, you will have gained judgment and insight into complex people and situations.