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Chiron Retrograde ~ June 4 to November 5, 2010

Monday, May 31, 2010 Jan




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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"Chiron and Achilles" (c. 1922-1925) by John Singer Sargent oil on canvas, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Image is public domain. Details at Wikicommons.

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WeeklyScopes ~ May 31 to June 6, 2010

Sunday, May 30, 2010 Jan




*Please note that all day/time references are North America Eastern time unless otherwise noted.

Continuing from last week's big energy shifts, we hav more to look forward to this week. Just as Saturn (reality) continues to station in preparation for full direct motion, Neptune (psyche) does the opposite and stations to retrograde, joining Pluto (endings). Neptune's retrograde starts off the work week on Monday, May 30; she will remain retrograde until November 7.

The heavens give us a "quieter" middle of the week. But just as the weekend begins, Chiron (healing) also begins his 5-month retrograde cycle on Friday, June 4, the same day Mars and Neptune gets in a tug of war. Tensions rise. The more we push our own agenda, the more the other side may choose to retreat, giving no indication of wanting to communicate. Assertiveness instead of aggression; discussions instead of demands might be the wiser course of action if results are expected.

By week's end on Sunday, Jupiter (luck) leaves mellow Pisces for enterprising Aries, where he remains until September 9, just enough time to get incite some fun, exciting "trouble" with Uranus.

For U.S. Pacific coasters, Sunday night also brings another shift in the sky. Just before midnight (Monday, 2am Eastern), Mars (action) leaves Leo after an extra long transit that began last year in October. Mars' transit in Virgo begins on June 6 (June 7, for some) where he remains until July 29. In Virgo, our actions are more measured and well thought-out.

How might you fare this week?

Aries | Taurus | Gemini | Cancer | Leo | Virgo | Libra
Scorpio | Sagittarius | Capricorn | Aquarius | Pisces

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Aries-Sun or Rising ~ Even if Uranus is now rockin' and rollin' in your sign, there may be a 'sleepiness' to the week. The pace picks up as the weekend approaches, however. A growing conflict or difference of opinion with a friend comes to a head by week's end. Handle it however you see fit, but understand that how you act/react is directly related to whether or not you'll get results or whether those results will clarify anything.

Taurus-Sun or Rising ~ So much confusion still. It's understandable you want make the right decisions, but choosing to stand still while waiting to arrive at what's right may leave you waiting ... and waiting ... and waiting when you can be living. Sometimes it's more important to just make a choice. Right now. One step. One direction. One choice leads to what enlightens you towards the next step. This week, just be brave enough to take one small step, make one small choice.

Gemini-Sun or Rising ~ woops. Well, that did not turn out anywhere near what you imagined it might. Funny, how that happens. Don't worry too much, though. Repercussions will not be as terrible as you initially perceive them to be. What's more important though is how you react and the actions you choose to take going forward. Remind yourself of your true objective/s and make your decisions/actions reflect those.

Cancer-Sun or Rising ~ oh dear... how difficult it is to just sit still! So much nervous energy when there's really nothing to be nervous about. It feels like you might burst if you stop moving, thinking, doing. Go ahead and wear yourself out, then. There's no rush though. Keep working, doing, moving until you've used up all your energy then sit back for a bit and see all that you'd gotten accomplished. This week, stick to your own pace, however fast or slow it is. The need to accomplish is great but there's no rush.

Leo-Sun or Rising ~ Something from the past may show up or something you didn't know about comes to light. It may not be pleasant but must be dealt with, nonetheless. Be direct but not overbearing. Speak your mind and make sure you are heard. Then, brush it off your shoulders because whatever it is, no longer matters. It's done. Do your best to make peace with it.

Virgo-Sun or Rising ~ There's nothing worse than a trusted friend, colleague, or partner screwing you over. It really kind of rocks your core, doesn't it? Don't get stuck with what's been done and how. Another's action is just that. It's their action. It has nothing to do with you or who you are or whether or not you've done anything to encourage their action. It sounds trite to say, 'it's them, not you' but in this case, it is. So, go about your business and pay it nor more mind. Give it no more of your energy.

Libra-Sun or Rising ~ When you love what you do, it doesn't seem so much like work. That must really be the secret to life and living and working. This week, love what you do and be conscious of it. Love the little things that surround your immediate environment. Love what makes your daily experiences quirky and unique, even if they also can be annoying at times. Flaws and imperfections can be just as endearing and worthwhile of your time and energy.

Scorpio-Sun or Rising ~ Don't look at what you can see. I didn't really need to tell you that though. You already know that what lies beneath the surface may hold the truth you seek. It's a bit like searching for a needle in a haystack. It won't be that difficult though. There is a time to everything...what you seek now is ready to come to light. What's more important, however, is whether or not you are prepared for what you discover.

Sagittarius-Sun or Rising ~ oooooh, what is that?! You had it. Just right there. On the tip of your tongue. Then, poof. It's gone. How frustrating! Let it go for now. Just be mindful and aware for signs that trigger what got away from you. Work keeps you busy enough. There might be drama on the home front or with family. Or maybe that's just the past catching up with you. Stick with what's routine and practical this week. Keep your mind open for insight.

Capricorn-Sun or Rising ~ You know what hurts? It hurts to think that no matter what you do or how hard you work, it never seems enough. More, more, more. They require more. Who are 'they'? Work superiors, spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, children, creditors ... oh, such blood suckers :) Seriously though, if you must be truly honest with yourself, there is a part of yourself who also believes the same -- more. Do more. Give more. It begins with you. Value yourself and all that you do as you wish others would and see where that leads you.

Aquarius-Sun or Rising ~ Fuzzy, fuzzy logic. Oh, that Neptune retrograding in your sign. Luckily, you've got Uranus trailblazing in your house of thought. Don't doubt yourself too much this week. What doubts you may have are really just wanting you to check things out...look into whatever they may be and decide if they have merit. More often than not, these doubts are rooted in fear, however. So no, not valid enough to have cause to make you doubt yourself.

Pisces-Sun or Rising ~ Shopping is a nice escape this week. But not if your broke. And who really wants to window shop? All that does is show you all the things you could have. How cruel?! Woe is you. Snap out of it!! Uranus is working hard at increasing your income. No doubt. What you can do this week is create, make, do ... Uranus in Aries requires action. At this point, it doesn't matter much what you do, but perform it happily and with good/positive intentions. That is what Uranus will pick up on.

"Sagittarius A" -- Image credit and credit to NASA/CXC/MIT/F. Baganoff, R. Shcherbakov et al. .

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Jupiter in Aries ~ June 6, 2010 to June 4, 2011

Friday, May 28, 2010 Jan


After staying in Pisces for five months and spending those last few weeks hanging out with Uranus in Pisces, Jupiter follows Uranus' lead and leaves mellow Pisces for enterprising Aries on June 6 at 1:50 a.m. EST (June 5 at 11:50 p.m. PST). Uranus entered Aries the previous week on May 27; Jupiter continues to lag just behind Uranus but a couple of days after Jupiter enters Aries, he catches up to Uranus. On June 8, Jupiter and Uranus will blend energies in Aries ... anything is a possibility, be open and adjust thoughts and words spoken to reflect what you want to manifest instead of you fear.

Jupiter retrogrades from July 23 to November 18 and returns to Pisces on September 9. Upon re-entry in Aries on January 22, 2011, he remains in Aries until June 4, 2011.

Just as Uranus' entrance into Aries activates the cardinal forces already in effect, Jupiter's entrance in Aries reinforces what Uranus began stimulating. In joining Uranus in Aries, Jupiter aids in completing the challenging square between Saturn (reality) and Pluto (empowerment), that first culminated in November 2009 and again January 2010, to form a Cardinal T-Square. That's two planets -- forward-thinking (Uranus) and expansive (Jupiter) -- in the pioneering sign of Aries weighing in against Saturn in objective Libra and Pluto in pragmatic Capricorn. wow! In addition to this Cardinal T-square, throughout June to August, a few other players will get in on the action as well, the Eclipsed Moon and Mars will each join this powerful cardinal force in their own timing. Although this energy climaxes this year, its impact is long lasting.

As I wrote in a previous Jupiter post,

Jupiter represents good luck, joy, expansion, opportunities, higher education, and personal growth through our interests, experience and spirituality. He also governs publishing, travel, foreigners and exposure to other cultures. At best, Jupiter brings a wealth of knowledge, understanding, growth, opportunities, as well as financial gains. At worst, overindulgent, excessive, wasteful and unable to get past "dreaming" of the possibilities.
And as I mentioned in my Uranus in Aries post,
Aries is the trailblazer of the zodiac. Aries energy is bold, individualistic, independent, enterprising and can be impulsive, pushy, abrasive, and bossy. It's an impatient energy that needs to constantly be in a dynamic state -- gotta be moving, gotta be doing, gotta be making things happen. Aries represents the self, the ego, our volition, our potential.
Jupiter in Aries is the spark of optimism needed to push through despite mountains to climb. He blesses us with opportunities that will help support our endeavors. It is our job to be aware of doors or windows opening. Opportunities may not come in the package we expect them to or hope for them to. They may not even come from the sources or people we think they might. We can all benefit from Jupiter by expanding our minds, our expectations, our perceptions to break past whatever metaphorical boundaries limit us from what's truly possible.

Jupiter has been trailing Uranus for weeks and he finally catches up to Uranus on June 8. Their conjunction (blending of energies) is explosive, optimistic, radical, forceful and impulsive. It's a raw, active, instinctive kind of energy. Energy is neither good nor bad; it's how we use the energy, how we react to it that gives the result of good or bad or easy or challenging or exciting or dreadful. Let's make things happen. New exciting things that foster growth and benefit the self and, by extension, others around us.

We can all benefit from Jupiter's blessings in Aries. Early born cardinal sun signs or those with natal planets/house angles in the very early degrees of cardinal signs may feel the affects of Jupiter's transit in Aries this year. Those with natal Jupiter in Aries between zero and 3 degrees may be going through their Jupiter Return, as well. A Jupiter Return occurs approximately every 12 years, when Jupiter returns to the same sign and degree he was in at the time of our birth and usually coincides with major life changes as a new 12-year cycle of personal growth and expansion begins. The year of Jupiter's return offers blessings, favor and opportunities for gaining experience, wisdom, as well as financial gains.

For me, as an early-born Cancer, Jupiter will come close to square my Sun but won't perfect until next year. The cardinal crosses and t-square this year falls on my angular houses (10th=career/goals; 4th=home/family; 7th=partnerships; 1st=self/potential) and with transiting Pluto oppose my Sun while transiting Saturn and Uranus square my Sun. All the while, Neptune squares my Neptune. It's an exciting, scary year of possibilities. It's my job to make sure that the 'possibilities' are ones that benefit me. It will not be an easy process. Nor will I not make mistakes on this journey, but being mindful of thinking and speaking words that reflect what I want to manifest versus what I fear or am having difficulty with, should keep me on the path I need to be in. It's easy to veer off when life happens and a curve ball or two or three are thrown my way. When the curve ball happens to be shiny and pleasant, it's even easier to take detours. The key to managing and making the most of this cardinal energy climaxing is to know what I want to work towards. Having a goal to focus on, while I handle all that comes at me, lets me deal with the unexpected without losing sight of the prize. And if I find myself straying, I can assess if this detour is something I want to do because my goals have changed? hmm... It's possible, my Mercury is in Gemini and conjunct my Midheaven :)

How might Jupiter's transit in Aries influence in your life? Look to the Aries-ruled house/s in your birth chart. Match the sign with the house cusps on your birth chart. Use the list of zodiac signs below to identify the Aries zodiac sign on your birth chart click here for an explanation of Jupiter transiting those solar and/or natal houses.


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For those without a birth chart, you may use your Sun sign or Rising/Ascendant sign, if you know it. Look for your Sun and/or Rising Sign below then click here for an explanation of Jupiter transiting those solar and/or natal houses.
  • Aries-Sun or Aries Rising ~ 1st House
  • Taurus-Sun or Taurus Rising ~ 12th House
  • Gemini-Sun or Gemini-Rising ~ 11th House
  • Cancer-Sun or Cancer-Rising ~ 10th House
  • Leo-Sun or Leo-Rising ~ 9th House
  • Virgo-Sun or Virgo-Rising ~ 8th House
  • Libra-Sun or Libra-Rising ~ 7th House
  • Scorpio-Sun or Scorpio-Rising ~ 6th House
  • Sagittarius-Sun or Sagittarius-Rising ~ 5th House
  • Capricorn-Sun or Capricorn-Rising ~ 4th House
  • Aquarius-Sun or Aquarius-Rising ~ 3rd House
  • Pisces-Sun or Pisces-Rising ~ 2nd House
Alternatively, you may cast your own birth chart for use as reference -- birth date, time, and place required.

I am also available for customized readings tailored to your needs. Are you celebrating a birthday? Have natal planets in early signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn? or Are you going through your Jupiter Return this year? Schedule your session for a Solar Return (birthdays), 3-Chart Reading (detailed natal & overall outlook for the next 12 months), Jupiter Return/Transit or request a quote for a more customized reading tailored to your needs. Or why not give a loved one the gift of insight?

Have a question? Ask me here. Or maybe hop over to the AstroCreeps and TarotFreaks Forum* to join in or start a discussion.

What significance do planets, signs, and houses have in astrology? Planets have the function, the job to do. The style/manner they will use get that job done is defined by the zodiac sign they occupy. Where in our life the job gets done is determined by the house the planet occupies/transits. So, when Mars (aggression) is in Aries (bold), he is more assertive than when he is in Cancer (sensitive). When traveling through the 10th house (professional life), he may bring his confidence and motivation in matters relating to our career. While in the 11th house (friendships), we may be more inclined to having our social calendar packed with activities. Having the foresight for what may be coming up or receiving confirmation on what may be happening now are ways astrology can be beneficial ... as above, so below.


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Jupiter and Family - Image credit and copyright to Galileo Project, Voyager Project, JPL and NASA.

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