Astrology by Mary MacLean

Let’s talk about the Full Moon at 6 degrees of Sagittarius…..If you have any planets that are at 6 degrees of Virgo, Gemini, or Pisces you will be busy.  This is a point when decisions you have made in the past come home to roost.  You may be repeating what ever you were doing in October of 2009.  This is all about change and moving forward.  You may feel like you are walking in mud 2 ft. deep. This is the way of all planets going direct or retrograde.  Saturn is turning direct and you will be on the path of your choosing. Decisions you have made in December of 2009, January of 2010 and February of 2010 will now start to move forward.  In the process Saturn is opposing Uranus and Jupiter, ending some matters and offering hope for new avenues to follow. 

Mars is going to oppose Neptune on the 3^rd of June which is classic for no self confidence.  Be aware.  Mars opposes Chiron in Pisces after opposing Neptune adding nothing to your confidence level.  This seems to represent struggles that are more internal than external. 

You will find that your comfort level and the fear of change is what are keeping you from taking any new risks.  Once you are ready to accept any challenges that come with the choices your making the decisions will be easy.  This is a mutable T-square that shows you where changes need to be made.  Should I or shouldn’t I, that is the question.

Check the aspects that this Full Moon makes in your Natal chart to reveal where the solutions lay.

Well folks, this has been an intense couple of weeks.  Saturn has been in opposition to Uranus and Jupiter…This is a time of endings for all of us but I think the hardest part of all of this is the waiting.  Saturn is a delayer and he slows down to turn direct, so just like Mars and Mercury you feel like you are waiting for water to boil and it never does.  Saturn is turning direct on May 30, 2010 and the house that holds Saturn by transit will be affected. (Virgo)  In Astrology time it is actually October 1, 2009 and situations from that period are back and now about to move forward.  So think back to Oct.1, 2009, what was your main focus?   Take a look at where transiting Saturn is in your natal chart.  That is the area of your life that has been under redefinition for the last 2 ½ years.  That’s the cycle that is ending.  The Uranus Jupiter conjunction is well on its way and at this time it is in opposition to that transiting Saturn.  You know its coming but you are anxious about what is next.  You may have experienced emotional outbreaks or situations that you are not able to resolve at the moment.  The magic word is SURRENDER.

Mercury is direct and in Taurus a stabilizing force if you have any planets in Capricorn, or Virgo.  Just a note:  if you are missing any one of the groups of planets in a certain element.  (Earth, Air, Water, Fire) For instance; you may not have any earth planets.

You will over-compensate for whatever element is missing.  No earth planets will give the illusion of a person with an over-abundance of earth planets.  You will notice the practical, structured, organized and meticulous parts of his or her personality stand out.   

 Venus is at 9 degrees of Cancer just passing an opposition to Pluto on May 23, 2010.  Venus has always had a way of dramatizing everything when ever it contacts Pluto.  

Jupiter is at 27 degrees of Pisces in exact opposition to Saturn from the 18^th thru the 24^th of May and you may feel like there are some limitations and/or obligations you need to attend to.  Jupiter is also on its way to conjunct Uranus on June 6^th, 2010.  This will be close to the Saturn opposition but far enough away to not have a strong effect.  This is expansion personified when it conjuncts Uranus.  This takes place in Aries and you should take note of where Aries is in you chart.  This is where the expansion is taking place.  It enables you take some risks that pay off down the road, lets say in Jan…of 2011. 

Uranus stays at 0 degrees of Aries until July 5, 2010 then goes retrograde to 26 degrees of Pisces and goes direct on December 6^th 2010 to resolve issues that are evolving now.  

Jupiter goes into Aries on June 6^th and goes retrograde on July 23, 2010 at 3 degrees.  This retrograde period will last until November 18, 2010 and it will return to 23 degrees of Pisces.   This will also resolve issues that started at the end of April, 2010. 

Mars is going to enter Virgo on June 7^th 2010 and starts to take a pragmatic look at what is going on around us.  As Mars enters Virgo you start to make plans and if you have any planets in Virgo this will be some very important new beginnings.  This will solidify what you have been going thru and hoping for the last 2 ½ years.

Pluto is currently at 4 degrees of Capricorn and retrogrades until September 14, 2010, when it will go forward from 2 degrees of Capricorn.   If you have any planets in Capricorn or Cancer, Libra or Aries, from 2 degrees until 5 degrees, there will be a lot of changes in your life.  Pluto transforms something that is not working to something that is new and will work better for you. Check the position of Capricorn in your natal chart as that is the house that is being transformed.

I would be interested to know how all of you did during this last Full Moon.  This is an exciting and also exasperating time for me as I have had to deal with a broken sewer pipe, asbestos found in the basement and my daughter moving back home.  All of this is happening at the same time.   I have found that Pluto opposite the natal moon can totally absorb your time attention and leave you with the particular feeling of having no control.  If you subscribe to my New Moon and Full Moon, you will notice that they were earlier than the normal 5 days.  Mainly because my time is taken up with waiting for workmen, waiting for phone calls from workmen and insurance people. I have no idea when I can find time to work with all of this going on in my home.  So bare with me folks as my personal forecasts may be a bit earlier as I surrender to the forces in charge.

This New Moon takes place at 23 degrees of Taurus and is in trine to transiting Saturn.  This forms an earth trine that gives us the feeling of stability, and perceived control. Saturn and Uranus are still in opposition keeping a sharp edge on certain situations.    Saturn aspects are sure to be delayed for at least 2 weeks before they materialize.

 This month Mercury goes direct on the 11^th, Saturn goes direct on the 30^th, and Mars goes beyond the point where it went retrograde at 19 degrees on the 16^th   of May.  It feels like we are all riding into the home stretch of a two year race.  All of these direct motions coming this month can only emphasize we are getting closer to a finalization of Saturn in Virgo.  This has been a major cycle and connects with our challenges for the last 2 years. This is the cycle you most relate to and at this time you are in the last couple of months of Saturn in Virgo.  Think back about 2 ½ years and what was your challenge at that time.  This last 6 months should have brought your past goals of 2 ½ years ago to fruition. Check out the house that holds Libra as this is the next area of redefinition on your astrological map.

There are other cycles to look at and Pluto is the next one you will be subject too.  Pluto is retrograde and going over the 5^th, 4^th, 3^rd and 2^nd degree of early Capricorn.  If you have any planets at these positions, you will feel it when Pluto is conjunct the exact degree.  I have the moon at 4 degrees Cancer. 

The Uranus cycle is also hot right now and continues to be for a while.  This month on the 28^th Uranus will enter Aries…This does remind me of a firecracker with added energy.  This is a big change for Uranus from a mutable water sign like Pisces to the assertive cardinal sign of the uncontainable energy of Aries.  Get the picture.

Following close behind is the planet Jupiter, the planet of expansion and again changing signs for the Mutable water to assertive sign of Aries.  The best part is that they meet on June 6^th, 2010.  I guess the question is what to expect?  Keep your sun glasses handy.

There are new challenges seeping in as we conclude this last Saturn in Virgo cycle.  They will show up full force on the New Moon Eclipse of July 11^th, 2010.

I am still offering my New Moon and Full Moon Natal chart forecasts on a subscription basis.  I do hope you are enjoying them and that they are informative and helpful.  I am leaving the comment section open in case you would like to comment on them.