Chiron follows Neptune's lead and joins Saturn and Pluto in retrograde motion. Chiron stations to retrograde on June 8 at 12:07 p.m. PDT / 3:07 p.m. EDT and stations direct on November 10.

As I've written in previous posts, Chiron represents both what is broken and how to heal it. Unlike a headache where the discomfort can be dispelled by a pill, Chiron is a more painstaking process that forces us to probe through the darkest recesses of our selves and pierce through our thickest walls so that we may uncover what the root cause. But it is well worth the effort.

Chiron's focus turn inward while retrograde. We are able to reflect, review, and repair. We become aware of the problem, the extent of the problem, the root of the problem, which help usher in the solution to the problem or gain the healing/renewal necessary to move past the problem. Because Chiron, like Neptune and Pluto, is slow moving, his movements have global implications. However, the focus of this post is geared more on the possible personal implications of Chiron's retrograde cycle.

While retrograde in Pisces (the seeker), Chiron's focus may be to delve deep into our broken spirit (losing the will to live or live a life with purpose), or where we may have lost our faith (in humanity, in our own abilities, etc.), or our belief in that which is greater than the self (God, the Tao, the Divine, etc.). We are given a chance to reconnect our bond with the 'essence' of who we are/of our existence, or if we are already attuned, find where the link may be weak and strengthen those areas.

From June 3rd to August 4th, Neptune will also be retrograde in the sign of Pisces. Those who have a prominent Piscean or water influence in their natal charts are likely to manage Chiron/Neptune retrograde energy more successfully than those who don't have much water weight on their birth charts. Logic and reason may not always be helpful, especially if intuitive abilities are what's being called upon. Be open alternative perspectives when mulling things over and in your interactions.

With Pluto also retrograde in Capricorn until September 16, we are urged to make empowered, difficult changes that are necessary in helping us move forward. We'll be required to purge, eliminate, and cut ties as we become enlightened to the truth. No matter how harsh and crushing that truth may be, we must recognize them and accept them before we can release them. Healing is a process so, be kind to yourself as you come face to face with old memories that haunt, unrecognizable shadows of the self, toxic thought processes or relationships, deeply-rooted reasons for destructive habits, etc.

Chiron will revisit zero to almost 6 degrees of Pisces. Pisceans born around February 19 to 25 (+/- 2 days); or with personal planets/house angles between zero to 6 degrees of mutable signs; or are going through their Chiron Return may be feel Chiron's retrograde more undeniably than others. Those who are going through their Chiron Return, please be extra kind to yourself. Uncovering and tackling decades of buried wounds can be painful, draining, frustrating, but it is a process that frees the soul and opens you up for what can be possible when burden is lifted.

How might Chiron's retrograde manifest in your life? Look to the natal house/s that Chiron is transiting. In other words, where does zero to 6 degrees of Pisces fall in your natal chart? Do you have natal planets/house angles between those degrees, too?

Unsure if you have natal planets/house planets between zero to 6 degrees of Pisces? Cast your own birth chart at alabe.com -- birth date, time, and place required.

Alternatively, I am also available personal consultations tailored to your needs. Are you celebrating a birthday? Or know someone who is? Schedule a session for a Solar Return (birthdays), 3-Chart Reading (detailed natal & overall outlook for the next 12 months), Chiron Return reading, or request a quote for a more customized reading tailored to your needs. You might also consider giving a loved one the gift of insight.

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Last month, we had a celestially big energy shift with Jupiter's return to Aries. This month, an even bigger shift in energy occurs when Chiron leaves Aquarius for good. He's been transiting Aquarius since 2005 until last year when he made his initial entrance into Pisces on April 19 at 11:37 p.m. PST / April 20, 2010 at 2:37 a.m. EST. Then, while retrograde, he revisited Aquarius on July 20, 2010 and now, Chiron returns to Pisces and settles in until April 2018; and then again, from September 2018 to February 2019. He will not transit Aquarius again until 2056.

As written on the previous Chiron in Pisces post:

After five months in retrograde motion, Chiron stations to prepare for direct movement on November 5. He'll be revisiting his steps from 26 to 29 degrees of Aquarius for a third and final time until early February 2011. Chiron remains in a very close conjunction with Neptune through his transit in Aquarius, never more than a little over a degree away from each other. This collaboration between Chiron and Neptune promotes healing, release or coming to terms with past hurts, deeply rooted wounds -- may they be physical, emotional, mental or spiritual. As mentioned in a previous post, "their alliance is strongest around November to December 2010, where they receive a boost from the Lunar Eclipse at 29 degrees in Gemini on December 21st that trines this Chiron-Neptune conjunction."

Also taken from a previous post:

While retrograde, Chiron steps out of Pisces and returns to Aquarius on July 20, where he remains until February 8, 2011. When he re-enters Pisces next year, Chiron will not return to Aquarius for approximately another 50 years. Chiron revisits 29 degrees and back to 26 degrees of Aquarius from July 20, 2010 to February 8, 2011.

Taken from a previous post:

Celestial energies continue shifting with Chiron, who begins his retrograde cycle on June 4 lasting until November 5. While retrograde, Chiron returns to Aquarius on July 20 then re-enter Pisces on February 8, 2011 to stay all the way through 2018, then again for a few months in 2019.

Chiron represents both what is broken and how to heal it. Unlike a headache where the discomfort can be dispelled by a pill, probing through the darkest recesses of our selves and piercing through our thickest walls to uncover what is at the root is a painstaking process, but well worth the effort.

Chiron joins Neptune and Pluto in retrograde motion. As with any celestial body in retrograde, Chiron's focus turn inward, allowing us to experience his inner workings. We are able to reflect, review and repair. We become aware of the problem, the extent of the problem, the root of the problem, ushering in the solution and healing to the problem. Because Chiron, like Neptune and Pluto, is slow moving, his movements have global implications. However, this post will focus more on the possible personal implications of Chiron's retrograde cycle.

While retrograde in Pisces (the seeker), Chiron's focus may be to delve deep into our broken spirit (losing the will to live or live a life with purpose), or where we may have lost our faith (in humanity, in our own abilities, etc.), or our belief in that which is greater than the self (God, the Tao, the Divine, etc.). We are given a chance to reconnect our bond with the 'essence' of who we are/of our existence, or if we are already attuned, find where the link may be weak and strengthen those areas.

Upon Chiron's return to Aquarius (the awakener), we are awakened to what we may have been doing for the sake of doing...living life in auto-pilot and making decisions that reflect what's safe or doesn't take much effort or rock the boat. But when looking at the bigger picture, longer term effects are actually more destructive to us. Becoming aware should stir the consciousness to make changes. As we heal the self, we are then able to turn around and help another heal their wounds.

Along with Neptune's retrograde, who is in Aquarius, we have the chance to get in touch with our spirituality and psychological self, giving us the ability to really open ourselves to a world of hurt that no longer needs to be a part of our present or future. Be aware that Neptune is known to cause confusion and is easily tempted with escapism. Remind yourself of the healing process you are committed to achieving and fight excessive escapism. If clarity eludes you, ride the wave of confusion, and arrive at your destination ... enlightened.

Add Pluto's transformative energies while retrograde in Capricorn, we become empowered to make the difficult changes necessary in helping us move forward. We'll be required to purge, eliminate and cut ties as we become enlightened to the truth. No matter how harsh and crushing truth may be, we must recognize them and accept them before we can release them. Healing is a process so, be kind to yourself as you come face to face with old memories that haunt, unrecognizable shadows of the self, toxic thought processes or relationships, deeply-rooted reasons for destructive habits, etc.

Chiron will retrograde between zero degrees of Pisces all the way back to 26 degrees of Aquarius. Look to the natal house/s that Chiron is transiting to find out how this transit might play out in your life. In addition, those with natal planets or house angles between 25 degrees of Aquarius and zero degree of Pisces may feel the influence of Chiron's retrograde more strongly than others. And those who are going through their Chiron Return, please be extra kind to yourself. Uncovering and tackling decades of buried wounds can be painful, draining, frustrating, but it is a process that frees the soul and opens you up for what can be possible when burden is lifted.

Unsure if you have natal planets/house planets at 25 degrees of Aquarius and zero degree of Pisces? Cast your own birth chart -- birth date, time, and place required.

Alternatively, I am also available for personal astrology consultations. Are you celebrating a birthday? Schedule your session for a Solar Return (birthdays) or 3-Chart Reading (detailed natal & overall outlook for the next 12 months) or request a quote for a more customized reading tailored to your needs. You might also consider giving a loved one the gift of insight.

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• Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn ~ April 6 to September 14, 2010
• Chiron Returns to Aquarius ~ July 20, 2010 to Feburary 8, 2011
• Chiron Direct ~ November 5, 2010
• Chiron Re-enters Pisces ~ February 8, 2011 to 2018/2019

After being in Aquarius since 2005, Chiron joins both Jupiter and Uranus and gets his hooves wet in Piscean waters on April 20, 2010 at 2:37 a.m. EDT (April 19 at 11:37 p.m. PDT). He'll retrograde on June 4 then return to Aquarius on July 20, before re-entering Pisces on February 8, 2011 to settle in until April 2018 then again, from September 2018 to February 2019.

In Greek mythology, Chiron was the centaur (half man, half horse) son of Greek god Cronus. He was knowledgeable in the healing arts and mentored Greek heros like Hercules, Jason and Achilles. Unlike most centaurs who are known for their impetuousness and hot-headedness, Chiron was wise and patient. One day, he was accidentally wounded by Hercules, and despite his extensive medical knowledge, he could not heal his own wound. Being immortal, he endured great pain until he exchanged his life to free Prometheus from his suffering and die in his place.

In astrology, Chiron is the wounded healer, representing our wounds -- may they be physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual or otherwise -- and our healing -- may it be through being nursed back to a physically healthy state, releasing painful memories, letting go of negativity or restoring our faith. For 5 years, Chiron's transit in Aquarius focused on "healing" social structures through individual humanitarian efforts coming together to make an impact despite the differences in our races, cultures, belief systems, etc.

Aquarius governs innovation so it's not surprising technology was involved in carrying out Chiron's goals. On the internet alone, long established charitable organizations (i.e. mercycorps.org, greatergood.com) along with newly formed agencies (i.e. kiva.org, thepetitionsite.com) created means for donating, participating and making a difference as easy as clicking keys on a computer. Now, mobile phone apps are coming out so cell phone subscribers can also participate easily, sometimes at no cost to the user (i.e. causeworld.com).

In Pisces, Chiron's focus goes beyond social structures. There are no boundaries with Pisces. Pisces governs the realm of the unseen -- mysticism, spirituality, the psyche, dreams, psychic abilities, compassion, sacrificial love, collective consciousness, interconnectedness, escapism, abuse, phobias, mental problems and hospitals/mental institutions.

Chiron's transit in Pisces may result in an even greater need to be part of the whole; more people may see the benefit of cultivating their spiritual self (not necessarily religious); those addicted to alcohol or other substances may finally be able to kick the habit by being able to confront their own demons; those who were abused in any way as children or adults may finally be able to come to terms with their reality and release the grip the abuse may have had all these years; alternative forms of healing may become even more popular as these methods become more credible and mainstream; and/or people may become more motivated to spread kindness, be charitable and helpful to others. These are some of what we might encounter in the next nine years. Discovering or unearthing what's been hidden or untapped through seeking deeply within to find the much needed release/healing. Anything goes. There are no boundaries with Pisces, which is part of the wounding for someone who may have their natal Chiron in Pisces -- the inability to distinguish the self from others/the group make it difficult to know when to say 'no'.

Those born between 1960 and 1969 (March-August 1960; January 1961-April 1968; October 1968-January 1969) may be going through your Chiron Return between 2010 and 2019. Chiron Return represents healing deeply rooted wounds that only you can heal for yourself -- no medicine, physician or any other kind of healer can do it for you. It is through rehashing old memories, remembering/re-experiencing the pain, and finally making peace with them that release and healing may be achieved. Though the process itself is painful and taxing, you deal with it in your own pace and in your own way. It's important to remember to be kind to yourself during this process. What has hardened/frozen over the years softens during this return, as you come to terms with what was, what couldn't be, what hurt. Will you be going through your Chiron Return? Gain insight with a reading. Request a quote.

The last time Chiron transit Pisces was approximately 1960 to 1969. Distinguished astrologer, Eric Francis, wrote an article on Chiron in Pisces in the sixties which might be of interest.

Regardless of where your natal Chiron placement is or what your Sun sign may be, this Chiron transit in Pisces may have a subtle impact that only upon reflection later can the full influence be gauged. Early born mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, especially Pisces) and water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) may feel this transit's influence stronger earlier on. To find out how his transit might influence you, look to the Pisces-ruled house/s in your birth chart or request a quote for a customized reading. As with any transit, the key is to work with the energy no matter the difficulty or what painful truths are unmasked and be compassionate to yourself as you go through the process of healing. And when the time comes, be ready and willing to accept the pain that comes with the loss of the past.

Unsure where you natal Chiron placement is? Cast your own birth chart ~ birth date, time and place required.

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• Neptune Conjunct Chiron ~ February 16 & 17, 2010

As Venus nears the end of her visit in the zodiac sign Leo, she aligns herself in succession to the triple conjunction -- Jupiter (ideals), followed by Chiron (healing), then Neptune (enlightenment) -- and finally Uranus (radical change). As she makes each of these connections, beginning September 11th through the 16th, Venus touches upon our relationships and material worth. What are our aspirations (Jupiter)? What is at the root of what keeps us from achieving them (Chiron)? Let's become attune and figure it out (Neptune). Then let's bravely take the self out of its comfort zone and make the difficult but necessary changes to move forward (Uranus).

Venus represents our relationships (all types -- intimate, platonic, familial, and with the self), our material wealth, our value systems, our self-worth, our capacity to see beauty in the world, and our desires.

The last time she found herself aligned to these spiritual celestial bodies in July, the energies were more free flowing. This time around the energy is more challenging, tense, and desperately seeks harmony.

Elsewhere in the sky, the Sun in Virgo (exacting/meticulous/practical) follows Venus' trail and makes his own frustrating alignments to the triple conjunction, requiring adjustments to satisfy obstacles. On September 15, Saturn and Uranus also perfects their strenuous opposition, adding to the already tense few days. As if the strain of the previous days were not enough, on September 17, Mercury will be in conflict with Pluto PLUS the Virgo-Sun will blend energies with Saturn and oppose Uranus -- are we to relive/review/remember the events of September 15 again?

The timeline (all dates reflect Eastern time zone; give +/-2 days for life span of influence):

• September 11 ~ Venus Oppose Jupiter. In Leo, Venus is fun-loving, warm, and opts for the pleasurable things in life. This day can be one of "productive" play, of allowing the self to entertain thoughts of success, of achieving one's goals, of living one's dreams. Let the self feel that stirring of hope and excitement for improvement (Jupiter in Aquarius). Also, on this day, Pluto stations and begins moving forward again.
  

• September 13/14 ~ Venus Oppose Chiron. Now that our hearts and minds have been stirred/awakened, we now begin to think of the reasons/excuses of why our dreams are too far from our reach. In a previous post, I mentioned a few ordinary people who rose above their "reasons/excuses" and lived extraordinary lives -- Helen Keller, Harriet Tubman, J.K. Rowling. All had incredibly difficult, seemingly impossible odds to contend with but proved that success is achievable. On this Venus-Chiron opposition day, yield to courage of the Leonine energy Venus currently possess and bravely tackle what is at the root of blockages. Resign yourself to the Sun in Virgo for a practical approach that is tenacious and precise.

• September 14/15 ~ Venus Oppose Neptune. Today coincides with the perfection of another tense alignment -- Saturn-Uranus opposition. Discerning truth may elude us but remain faithful. Neptune has a keen ability for exacting insight that is beyond reason or logic. The key for today is balance, and in order to achieve that, release control and surrender.

• September 16 ~ Venus Quincunx Uranus. Expect the unexpected. A change of heart. A parting of ways. Breaking away from what binds.

• September 17 ~ Sun Conjunct Saturn & Oppose Uranus Plus Mercury-rx Square Pluto. The reality of our situations, the limitations imposed upon us, and the responsibilities we are commissioned with are all right there -- laid out in front of us. A constant reminder of why it's just too hard to make the changes. Is it truly so difficult that we choose to stay as we are? Allow Mercury's link to Pluto to give us the resolve and deep concentration to ferret out a solid plan or establish a foundation for our objectives. This is the time to let go of the old and welcome the new. It's up to you, to each of us, what we choose to live for from this day forward.

Last month, before leaving the zodiac sign of Gemini, Venus blessed us with her alignments to the Triple Conjunction and Uranus. This month, from August 13 to 18, Mars in Gemini recreates the same exact connections. Perhaps, he is picking up where Venus left off. What does this mean for us earthlings? How does this differ with Venus' alignments last month?

While Venus' energy is receptive, Mars is assertive. He goes out there and gets things done! How he does it depends on the zodiac sign he is transiting -- in Aries, his actions are bold and aggressive; in Taurus, his steps are measured and persistent; but in Gemini, he is quick to act and a natural multi-tasker. Imagine all that he can accomplished these next few days! One caveat, however, Mars in Gemini is eager but can be a little lacking in focus. But now that we're armed with that knowledge, we can make sure to enlist Mercury (mind) and Saturn (duties), who are both in Virgo (planner) with their conjunction (blending of energies) steadily growing stronger, to aid in giving Gemini-Mars the explicit instructions he'll need to execute intelligent and productive actions.

The timeline (all dates reflect Eastern time zone; give +/-2 days for life span of influence):

• August 13 ~ For most of the day, the Taurus-Moon (stable inner drives) links with Mercury (mind), Saturn (work), and the triple conjunction while Mars (action) gets friendly with Jupiter (ideals). With our emotional responses grounded (Taurus-Moon) to match our organized mind (Virgo-Mercury), our actions can be more deliberate (Virgo-Saturn) as we take advantage of what can be possible (triple conjunction).

• August 14 ~ Today, Mars' link to Jupiter remains a strong influence, continuing to give us a spring in our step and hopefulness in our movements. The Leo-Sun (conscious will) seeks balance with the energies of Jupiter. Do we continue to believe as we faithfully put ourselves out there? But how can we not continue to move forward when we've already tackled obstacles that resulted in our having taken the first steps?

• August 15 ~ With Mercury & Saturn still growing closer, the obstacles before us may be all too real and keeping hope alive may be more challenging. As Mars link up with Chiron (wounds/healing), we are able to find the release (Chiron) we sorely need which allows us to regain our motivation (Mars); and by the end of the evening, the Gemini-Moon unites with Mars, reminding us of our innermost desires (Moon) and why we must act to fulfill them (Mars).
  

• August 16 to 17 ~ Mars aligns with Neptune (enlightenment) while the Leo-Sun opposes Chiron and Neptune. With the Leo-Sun struggling to seek balance with Chiron and Neptune, cling to Mercury and Saturn in analytical and practical Virgo to gain stability in our thinking and planning, as Mercury and Saturn finally perfect their union. Keep a look out for Mercury upsetting Jupiter, however, and remain true to aspirations. Make wise (Neptune) choices (Mars).
  

• August 18 ~ Finally, Mars makes his last alignment in Gemini, before entering Cancer -- a hard link to Uranus (radical change/unconventional). With the Leo-Sun continuing to oppose Neptune and is now also upsetting Uranus, while Jupiter and Saturn antagonize one another, this may prove to be a day of impulsiveness and irrational decisions/actions. Expect the unexpected. Willfully embrace (Sun) and act (Mars) in the spirit of learning (Gemini) or awakening (Aquarius/Uranus) instead of fear of loss (Saturn) or of the unknown (Neptune).
  

• August 20 ~ New Moon in Leo

• August 25 ~ Mars enters Cancer

• Triple Conjunction Transiting Natal Houses
• Triple Conjunction with Jupiter, Chiron, Neptune ~ Long term influence
• Jupiter-rx Conjunct Neptune-rx ~ July 10, 2009
• Jupiter-rx Conjunct Chiron-rx ~ July 22, 2009
  
• Jupiter Retrograde in Aquarius ~ June 15 to October 13, 2009
• Neptune Retrograde in Aquarius ~ May 29 to November 4, 2009
• Chiron Retrograde in Aquarius ~ May 30 to October 31, 2009

• New Moon in Leo ~ August 20, 2009
  
• Saturn in Virgo ~ September 2007 to October 2009
• Uranus in Pisces ~ December 2003 to May 2010
  
• Mercury in Virgo ~ August 2 to 25, 2009
  
• Sun in Leo ~ July 22 to August 22, 2009
  
• Mars in Gemini ~ July 11 to August 25, 2009
• Transiting Mars in Natal Houses
  

Venus gives us a treat before leaving Gemini! She fortuitously links herself to the promises of the triple conjunction between Jupiter (ideals/opportunities), Chiron (wounds/healing), and Neptune (dreams/insight), giving our relationships and finances a chance for healing and renewal. Now, isn't that nice of her? and who of us doesn't have a need for that?

Venus represents our relationships (of all types, including that we have with the self), our material worth (as well as our self-worth), and our aesthetics. With the help of Saturn in Virgo, the Sun in Leo, the Moon in Libra [July 27] / Moon in Scorpio [July 28 & 29], Mars in Gemini, and Uranus in Pisces, we are able to stop avoidance and face up to some harsh realities (Saturn in Virgo). Our willfulness (Sun in Leo), objectivity (Moon in Libra), and determination (Moon in Scorpio) give way to our eagerness in finally making movements (Mars in Gemini) that settle these relationship and/or financial issues which may have been lingering for some time. Our way to solving money matters and relationship issues may be through unconventional means (Uranus in Pisces).

While Venus is linked with the triple conjunction, she also forms a challenging alignment with Uranus (radical change), so expect the unexpected ... be open and think outside the box when searching for solutions to common issues. Each situation is original and so might be their answer to repairing them.

We have the blessing and protection of the triple conjunction's long term influence on our side to help us get through the rough patches. So let's get things moving these next few days, while we are still within the new moon phase with the super charged Solar Eclipse in Cancer at our heels; and as the energy is building to a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius [August 5] which encourages improvement at any cost, including those of radical changes. Mars in Gemini will also make his own alignments next month [August 13-18] and hopefully, he will pick up to continue what will have been started during this period.

Although we are all beneficiaries of this celestial alignment between Venus and Jupiter/Chiron/Neptune, those with natal planets/house angles at 24-26 degrees of fixed signs (Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, Scorpio) or air signs (Aquarius, Libra, Gemini) may be influenced more strongly than others.

Unsure if you have natal planets/house angles at 24-26 degrees? Cast your own birth chart if you don't already have one -- birth date, time, and place required. Or request a quote for a personalized reading.


Related articles on the Triple Conjunction:

• Triple Conjunction Transiting Natal Houses
• Triple Conjunction with Jupiter, Chiron, Neptune ~ Long term influence
• Jupiter-rx Conjunct Neptune-rx ~ July 10, 2009
• Jupiter-rx Conjunct Chiron-rx ~ July 22, 2009
  
• Jupiter Retrograde in Aquarius ~ June 15 to October 13, 2009
• Neptune Retrograde in Aquarius ~ May 29 to November 4, 2009
• Chiron Retrograde in Aquarius ~ May 30 to October 31, 2009
• Uranus Retrograde in Pisces ~ July 1 to December 1, 2009
  

• Saturn in Virgo ~ September 2007 to October 2009
• Sun in Leo ~ July 22 to August 22, 2009
  
• Mars in Gemini ~ July 11 to August 25, 2009
  
• Eclipses in Astrology Explained
• Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius ~ August 5, 2009
  
• Mars Trine the Triple Conjunction & Square Uranus ~ August 13 to 18, 2009

So they meet again ... and this time might be a bit reminiscent of the last week of May when Jupiter (ideals/opportunities) and Chiron (wounds/healing) last shook hands and joined forces. At 8:00 a.m. Eastern on July 22, 2009, Jupiter and Chiron perfect their alignment again, but their influence remain strong for several more months.

We're once again urged to look within and ask ourselves, "What am I still holding on to and why do I hold on to them so tightly when they have proven to be hindrances?" Our wounds may not necessarily be physical; they can be spiritual, emotional, psychological, as well as physiological. Are we still clinging to beliefs or belief systems that are no longer our own or have never reflected who we truly are? Are we still longing for the physical bodies we had before we aged, before the accident, or before the illness? Are we stuck thinking we ought to be something that is expected of us or that we've identified ourselves as, even if that identity is no longer valid? Are our hearts broken? so broken, we've closed our selves off?

Some of us have made great strides in the past months; others have recently given these calls to action & for change more credence. Yet still, there remain those who (consciously or not) are deaf to the call, blind to the signs, and resistant to the changes necessary that foster personal growth. Perhaps, this time around, the ears perk up, the eyes move to a spot that gives a new point of view, the mind shifts perceptions; and openness to healing, despite the pain, will ensue.

Following last night's super charged solar eclipse, with its power still lingering in the air, the tension and frustration we felt, we might still be feeling ... but what matters -- is how we will react. Where do we go from here? In a few hours, the Sun will join the Moon and Mercury in courageous and strong-willed Leo, where the self must be expressed. Together with the energies of the Leo-Sun, the eclipse, and the many planets currently in retrograde, let's turn our focus inward, seek within, and heal what keeps us from being "whole."

This blending of energies between Jupiter and Chiron occurs at 25 degrees of Aquarius. Although we are all beneficiaries of the healing and inspired energy this conjunction offers, those with natal planets/house angles at 25 degrees of fixed signs (Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, Scorpio) or air signs (Aquarius, Libra, Gemini) may be influenced more strongly than others. Unsure if you have natal planets/house angles at 25 degrees? Cast your own birth chart if you don't already have one -- birth date, time, and place required. schedule a session or request a quote for a personalized reading.

• Jupiter-Chiron-Neptune Conjunctions ~ May 23-27, 2009
  
• Jupiter-rx Conjunct Neptune-rx ~ July 10, 2009

• Triple Conjunction Transiting Natal Houses
  
• Jupiter Retrograde in Aquarius ~ June 15 to October 13, 2009
• Neptune Retrograde in Aquarius ~ May 29 to November 4, 2009
• Chiron Retrograde in Aquarius ~ May 30 to October 31, 2009
• Solar Eclipse in Cancer ~ July 21/22, 2009
• Sun in Leo ~ July 22 to August 22, 2009
• Mercury in Leo ~ July 17 to August 2, 2009