Astrology

By: Sandra Helton, PhD

Regrouping Carries You Far and Brings Peace

Sandra's Celestial Compass for June 29, through July 5, 2009

The heavens are aligned to facilitate your progress and positive advancement of goals and ideals throughout this week until the Full Moon Eclipse peaks on July 7.

While last week brought the New Moon in Cancer that would usually be a beginning point, it was a stalemate vibration at its onset, but now the energy is rolling and has positive momentum for a better outcome. Overall, this is a nice week for action and to take steps in your desired direction.

Venus and Mercury move into new signs that help you to find new ways to go about your life and discover new perspectives. There is a mix of energy with Mercury in Cancer creating sensitivity as emotions guide conversations and decisions. Venus, once in Gemini, stirs a spirit of restlessness in close relationships and socially. People seem to want to run all over the place and do something just for the sake of change.

This is a week for moving forward as well as addressing your needs on a personal level. Even though the Capricorn vibration of the coming full Moon is about business and major structures you are still of the mindset of awareness of how you are being affected and what you want and need to have peace and a balanced sense of security. As the powers that be rumble and shake it is ideal to be personally steadfast.

Monday – June 29, 2009 *Moon in Libra

Today is a turning point of energy with the quarter Moon in Libra that squares the Sun at 7:30 A.M. bringing about a need to reorganize a few things that are already happening so that they go smoothly throughout the coming week.

This aspect begins a cycle that lasts until the Full Moon on July 7 that will eclipse in Capricorn. The energy today is the exact point between the recent New Moon in Cancer and the eclipse. Simply put now is a crossroads that brings about a need to readdress the recent past and carefully consider the near future.

While much seems to be carved out solidly it is not but is very changeable or flexible. Today begins a week when you may work through difficult issues and find somewhat of a balance. The choice is your own to work with it or let it ride and coast.

Improvement comes from finding balance and ways to see all views.

Tuesday – June 30, 2009 *Moon in Libra

Until 6:00 P.M. you have several positive and flowing energies that can take you far in a positive direction.

This is a phenomenal day to invest some time and thought into your creativity, your inspired ideas, and your spirit.

For artisans today is excellent for discovering a deeper expressive self.

If you write you are likely to be inspired and have very good and impressive ideas.

For all, spirituality is enhanced by the celestial events that bring and elevate faith.

The 1:04 P.M. trine from the Moon to Mercury enables more and fuller expression so words are spoken and heard with greater ease. Clarity is foremost.

Travel and plans of such has a special meaning or yields special results.

Reach out in all ways to gain the most of this highly communicative aspect.

It is easy to express yourself and be heard when the Moon and Neptune trine at 5:12 P.M. It is effortless to be understood and to understand others. Inspiration also comes from this angle.

When the Moon trines Jupiter at 6:00 P.M. you are filled with positive feelings and thoughts. Jupiter helps you to expand on the already positive elements of your life. Others are supportive.

Consider your money and that of value to you by giving it attention so that you may find ways to expand it.

A support system if needed is easily found.

From then until 12:20 A.M. tomorrow the Moon is Void of Course lending no energy to activities and starts.

Wednesday – July 1, 2009 *Moon in Libra / Scorpio

Once the Moon is in Scorpio beginning at 12:20 A.M. a deeper sense of self and of life in general ensues. This more serious and reflective vibration continues until Friday. During this time you may discover much about your own motivations and needs. Avoid drama that has any hint of insincerity.

Uranus turns retrograde at 3:37 A.M. and remains so in Pisces until December 1. This causes a lot of backtracking especially for big businesses and corporations. Major projects in your own life may need to be realigned or refocused in a different direction.

Gentle but powerful strength unfolds from the Moon sextile to Pluto at 3:41 A.M. It is a nice time to tackle what requires strength and perseverance. It is a winning time.

Shadowing today is Venus square Neptune at 4:01 P.M. as it causes illusion or in some circumstances, deceit. Definitely the closer you are to this time it is best avoided for making decisions about personal relationships and romance. Someone may turn a cold shoulder or not want to go forward – in other words, a possible ending to an association that is not already built on solid ground.

If you are investing money and making purchases you may discover that there is a flaw in material goods. What looks one way is actually another and who sounds one way is actually saying something else.

A positive alignment is the Mercury to Neptune trine at 4:48 P.M. which aids all communication.

Great ideas can come if you take the time to meditate and apply your mind. You are likely to receive answers and your intuition is higher right now which may be applied to any problem or mystery needing resolution.

A nice fortifying energy from the Moon and Sun trine at 7:49 P.M. is right there to glide you along. Progress is easy and accomplishments are positive.

Contacts made will be solid and benefit you over time.

Mercury trine Jupiter at 9:35 P.M. is a great point from which to work and apply your self. As this cycle builds you are best served by working on the big plans in your life. It is a time to launch them and push them forward.

Several types of success come from this angle such as having a customer based business grow or finding ways for successful promotion. This is a super time for advertisement.

Mercury square Uranus at 10:14 P.M. throws a wrench in the wheels of progress that may be in the form of unexpected arguments or people wanting to do things their own way even though such actions are not reasonable.

This may be a time of accidents or words spoken out of turn. Watch the impulse to spout off a thought or comment before you have rationalized it.

Things break under this ray so be careful.

Thursday – July 2, 2009 *Moon in Scorpio

Venus square Jupiter at 12:25 A.M. is more intense than at other times that this angle occurs because now Venus conjuncts the star Algol. Do not tempt fate or push anything that even subtly seems out of kilter because of Algol’s very negative connotation. Things could get out of hand. Do not put yourself in a social situation with a stranger or someone you think may have negative motives. It is best to take the safe path and not be alone or veer from a group.

Basically, this angle can cause you to take that extra step that you wish you had not. It may mean that you overindulge and regret it later.

At 1:42 A.M. Venus sextiles Uranus bringing about new thoughts and new interests that if pursued should have positive outcomes.

Adventure and inventiveness are aspects of this energy which is the reason for new inventions and even new recipes. Take a bit of time to explore your innovative spirit and see what comes to mind.

Stabilizing energy occurs when the Moon and Saturn sextile at 8:13 A.M. Pragmatic attitudes and a sense of purpose reigns to help you to accomplish tasks get the basics done at least. This is a fortifying time when people want to work.

Emotions go back and forth when Mars is opposed by the Moon at 9:35 P.M. This could cause impulse buying or knee jerk reactions to a sudden stimulus. Do not make a commitment right now as most likely it will not last.

Friday – July 3, 2009 *Moon in Scorpio / Sagittarius

The Moon square Neptune at 2:39 A.M. causes mirages and muddled thinking. This is not the time to rely on anything said at face value. Remain objective and diligent with all matters of importance so that you do not become misaligned or misled.

Another square occurs from the Moon at 3:19 A.M. to Jupiter that compounds the energy and further boggles perceptions. This is not a good time to invest financially or put yourself and matters of security at risk. Avoid those with fanciful talk.

Extroversion is in your favor with the Moon trine Uranus at 3:33 A.M. You easily find unique solutions and ideas are realized more readily. By being a little adventurous you may discover something very good to be incorporated into your lifestyle or at work.

Venus receives an opposition from the Moon at 6:04 A.M. causing a difficult time in trying to strike a balance with another. People are at odds or challenging. Social groups suffer malcontent. On a lighter note it could just be a bad hair day.

A more optimistic mindset comes with the Moon traveling through Sagittarius beginning at 10:12 A.M. This is the beginning of a two day cycle that draws out inspirational thoughts and carries you into the reality that there is hope and more yet to be discovered.

For the next couple of weeks Mercury travels through the sign of Cancer, beginning today at 3:20 P.M. It stirs the sensitive energy all around the two special lunar cycles and the eclipses. Some may wear their hearts on their sleeves and many will feel compelled to speak out based on feelings. What matters will be in the forefront of the minds of most people. Journeys are taken in relation to where one may find solace.

Saturday – July 4, 2009 *Moon in Sagittarius

This is Independence Day for the United States – Happy Birthday to the US!

Unique energy is unfolding today that affects the nation as well as everyone.

The first major aspect is Mercury opposing Pluto at 11:27 A.M. that does not favor any type of communication. Harsh words come out and a more volatile or harsh attitude surfaces.

This is not a time to travel so if you must be sure to take your time and avoid anyone who wants to push or antagonize you. Steer clear of those with hard attitudes and anyone who wants to argue and fight.

The Moon and Saturn squaring at 11:27 A.M. add to the previous harsh angle in that it creates frustration from being stopped or held up in some way. Some people are in negative moods and do not wish to socialize or agree with others.

Insecurity comes into play and it may be that you need to tread lightly and with caution in dealing with someone. Delays or leaving late is to be expected.

Sunday – July 5, 2009 *Moon in Sagittarius

Beginning at 4:23 A.M. Venus is in Gemini for all of July and most of August.

Social events are more exciting and people are stirring and find it difficult to settle down or stay focused on their purpose. This isn’t exactly a runaway train but does take you on a bit of a wild ride. Variety is sought and enjoyed.

Restless energy enters relationships and could mean that you want to take a holiday from them or want to change what you do with other people.

The Moon sextile Neptune at 2:18 P.M. brings out sensitivity but pleasantly so. Personal expressions are understood and easily comprehended. There is an innate sense of understanding of what others mean and intend making this a very workable time for both bonding and achieving headway in relationships.

A nice time to work on your finances is when the Moon and Jupiter sextile at 2:46 P.M. You can advance with renegotiations or loans as well as all other money ventures.

This is a building energy that facilitates growth in most areas of life. Real estate and any major contracts are in a good light.

It is nice, too, for working with people.

The square from the Moon to Uranus at 3:18 P.M. brings out any tendency to fight or object especially with one-to-one situations, but could ensue in groups. Groups can become carried away by such fragmented energy.

Remain calm and do not allow yourself to become overly stressed. Avoid being pushed to a limit.

The cycle of the Full Moon Eclipse that peaks on Tuesday begins today at 10:08 P.M. as the Moon enters Capricorn.

Alone, the Moon in Capricorn brings out the logical side of people and a sense of duty. Such a pragmatic attitude is a bit somber so it will be necessary to find the purpose and reason that there is so much desire for serious work. People are not in the mood to play games or take life for granted. Others wish to be respected for what they are experiencing and for their decisions and needs. As you feel this, too, you will relate to the whole of the world.

Deep needs begin to surface about where you are in life and in the scheme of society. It is not wise to judge yourself or others, but instead to find a way to connect with the solid and firm foundations of your life.

This energy will extend well into the months ahead.

For the Week

Mantra: From my window I see the changing light of the Moon that instills a sense of serenity and peace.

Visualization: Walking barefoot upon a path of smooth dew covered stones I feel my connectedness to the structure of my purpose and the core of my spirit.

Colors & Stones: Tiger eye; amber; all browns; dark golden; black; pinks; citron

Oils & Incenses: Sturdy and hardy flowers; magnolia; old roses; Solomon’s seal; marjoram, bergamot

Finding time to connect and become aware of yourself as a spiritual being will help you to ascend beyond the current entanglements so prevalent. Uranus retrograding in Pisces will help you to retrace some of your steps so that you may find news ways to develop compassion and express a higher vision.

Remember that the celestial currents flow stronger at this time giving you a wave of energy upon which to move forward. Keep in mind last weeks message that you should consider first your personal needs and find ways to nurture them. Cancerian energy is still powerful and will be so well into July as the Solar Eclipse and second New Moon in Cancer will make it very clear that personal choices are of greatest importance. This energy brings out the subtle edginess of Cancer. For each, it all depends on where this sign governs in your birth chart, but for all it is time to come to terms with what you have and what you need to do to find peace. A sense of intensity comes from the recent powerful opposition from both the Moon and Sun to Pluto that is still active.

Simplify and consolidate in both your personal and professional life. Minimize involvements. Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are all retrograde calling for a readdressing of how you are dealing with the masses.

Family and what that means to you is on the surface. You have your relatives, but you also have your spirit guides and spiritual associations who are also a family. That and those you love including pets are in this category for you to realign and think about.

From these come true love and the best essence of life. It is time to make that priority list and recognize that anything lesser or that is blocking you from that bond is not necessary in your life. The life force starts from the spiritual and it is time to rebuild your fortress.

I am away next week – see you July 13!

Yours in truth,

Sandra

All times EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)

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