Astrology by Mary MacLean

 

I know by the aspects this will be a Fixed Full Moon.  There seems to be more than one hot spot to explore.  The Full Moon is at 3 degrees of Aquarius and the house placement will tell the tale of where the changes will take place in your chart.  This takes place in my 4^th house of home, but interestingly enough I have Pluto at 5 degrees of Leo, so this FM will be in opposition to this point in my personal chart.  This Full Moon announces another change in my home due to career objectives.  I seem to be permanently glued to this computer a little more freedom would be a welcomed change.  Somehow I feel that will not the direction this FM will take.

The next aspect we need to explore is a Cardinal T Square between transiting Saturn, Pluto and Uranus. Transiting Mars follows exactly after the FM and begins its transit with a conjunction to a Saturn Uranus opposition on July 30, and 31, 2010 and square to transiting Pluto square Jupiter a few days later on Aug. 3, 2010.    When I think of a Cardinal T- Square I think of energy building.  The energy of a Cardinal T- Square is funneled into the empty area of the chart that would complete a Grand Cardinal Cross.  The energy of this Cardinal T-square seems to focus on 0-3 degrees of Cancer.  To say this will be eventful is an understatement.  These aspects direct mucho energy to Cancer 0 – 3 degrees.  This spot in your chart will become a high intensity hot spot.  Find this position and think of how you can use this energy that will be laid in your lap.  Each of us will have a different manifestation of this aspect but you can bet your bottom dollar that it will be important.  If it hits any natal planets, it will be more potent.  It hits three of my natal planets.  My life has not been dull lately.

I have a family reunion due on August 7, 2010 with 30 relatives coming from all over the U.S.  This is my Cardinal Cross…  Cancer is the sign of nurturing and family.  My moon is at 4 degrees of Cancer.  Can you see this in your minds eye? 

Mercury will be going retrograde in August at Aug. 20^th 2010.  It retrogrades back to 5 degrees of Virgo sending us back to August 1^st in retrograde time.  Things that you would like to do on Aug. 18^th are delayed. It seems that you and I may have gotten ahead of ourselves a bit.  On September 11^th, 2010 Mercury will go direct with new and more defined communications. 

Jupiter has gone retrograde on July 22, 2010 giving you an opportunity to examine the growth you have added to your life and make adjustments before going direct November 18, 2010.

Uranus has already turned retrograde and will be direct on December 6, 2010.  Jupiter and Uranus have been conjunct recently only to give you an indication of what the future holds….when they meet again at 26 degrees of Pisces on January 1^st to the 3^rd 2011.  The only difference is it will happen in a mutable water sign.  (allowing change to take place)

 

I need to send a special Thank you to Pamela in St. Charles, IL. for sending me the easiest and I must say “classy ideas for entertaining a crowd.  “I am Italian also.”  I married a Scotsman.

Because of this reunion, I will have limited time at the New Moon, so I have decided to double up this month and include the New Moon for August 10, 2010.  I will also double up on my subscriptions, so expect a long email…..Things should be back to normal for the Full Moon on August 24, 2010, I hope.  I have learned not to take anything for granted lately.

 

 

New Moon at 17 degrees of Leo on August 10, 2010

 

This New Moon takes place at 17 degrees of Leo, the sign of the King, lion, or adored one.  You know what I mean.  This brings new and exciting fire energy to this belabored Cardinal Cross.  This by the way is still active at this time.  It is moving off but moving slowly.  It still is in orb and holding on whenever and wherever it can.  There was a strong energy with that Cardinal Cross and can still be holding on.  This New Moon is Fixed Fire and makes no aspect.  Don’t let that fool you; fixed fire is energetic and unyielding.  Where ever Leo is in your Chart is where the new challenges appear.  17 degrees of Leo takes place in my 11^th house of goals, friends and wishes this may be a time to reprioritize my coming events.

If you have any planets in Fire signs this will be opportunistic for you as they will require no effort for you to accomplish anything.  If you have planets that are Fixed at 17 degrees, ex; Aquarius, Scorpio, Taurus, you will need strength and determination to accomplish things.

Mercury goes retrograde on Aug. 20^th 2010.

I have lots of dear friends in New York and they want me to come for a visit before my daughter has her baby.  I want to be so-o-o-o available for this baby and my baby, so the conflict is “Do I have time to go?” Maybe I can go for just a week in September as Mercury goes direct.  Julianna is my youngest and I have been empty nesting for a long time.  I just mentioned to my husband, Don, that I really enjoy having Julianna and Marcel living here as it makes me feel like a MOM again.  We both agreed this is such a good feeling.  This New Moon is all about friends and goals.  I do think I will be making plans to go to visit my New York posse.  

Venus enters Libra on August 7^th, 2010.  Love can enter the picture as Venus rules Libra and Libra is the sign of relationships. Love is in the air.  Venus makes a conjunction with Mars on August 19, 20, and 21^st.  These are special days.

Just a note:  Venus will be going retrograde in Scorpio on October 8^th, 2010. This only happens when Mars has gone retrograde every 2 ½ years.  The retrograde takes place at 13 degrees of Scorpio and returns to 27 degrees of Libra.  This tells me that you may have a change of plans or a repeat of your Sept. 5^th day when Venus goes direct. The first time that Venus hits 27 degrees of Libra comes in on September 5^th, 2010.   Important date.

 

Now that your brain is totally out of focus I will leave you with much dismay.  I love this blog and I hope that you will comment back on this page.  I have opened the comments up so that you may have your say.   Enjoy life, and love, love, love. 

These aspects are transits and will not take your natal planets into consideration.  They are helpful none the less.  They will happen to everyone but not in the same area of life.  If you like this addition please let me know.  The transits with an asterisk are mega important.

 

 

 

 

TRANSITING MERCURY OPPOSITION TRANSITING NEPTUNE

Exact Jul 26 2010

Over stimulated imagination. Subtle perceptions. Right brain (intuitive) thinking. Confusion. Misperception. Deceit.

 

 

TRANSITING SUN TRINE TRANSITING JUPITER

Exact Jul 26 2010

The urge to be bigger than one really is. Growth. Consciousness of moral or religious issues. The desire to travel or to reach out to new ideas through education. Optimism and confidence. The willingness to speculate or to take a risk.

 

 

**TRANSITING SATURN OPPOSITION TRANSITING URANUS

Exact Jul 26 2010

A need to break out of routines can surface during this transit. You may feel rebellious, restless and extremely frustrated in areas in your life that up until now felt safe and secure. It is best not to follow this instinct to break away, but to reassess your life carefully. Recognize that the intensity of the feeling is simply caused by changes within yourself that have suddenly emerged. Once you have put some of these changes into action within the areas of concern, you may not need to make such radical changes to the structures.

 

 

 

 

*TRANSITING MERCURY TRINE TRANSITING PLUTO

Exact Jul 30 2010

Penetrating conversation. Power in speech. Persuasion. Talk of change and sexuality. Psychological issues. Exposure.

 

**TRANSITING MARS OPPOSITION TRANSITING URANUS

Exact Jul 30 2010

Rugged individualism. The will to fight for one’s freedom from restraint. Technical and mechanical problems and solutions. Inner tension and stress. Impulsive actions. Efforts to meet personal needs and interests. Accidental conditions.

 

**TRANSITING MARS CONJUNCTION TRANSITING SATURN

Exact Jul 31 2010

Harnessed or controlled power. Easy control or suppression of anger or hostility. Discipline. Patience. Endurance. Resistance. Getting things done. Accomplishment. Progress in business and practical matters. Fortunate delays.

 

 

**TRANSITING JUPITER SQUARE TRANSITING PLUTO

Exact Aug 2 2010

Tensions arise as you struggle achieve your goals. It seems as though other people and external events are deliberately plotting to thwart your every move. However, it may be that you are going overboard in your attempts to get your own way. The trouble is that you want to make great changes in your life, but lack the necessary tolerance and patience to get the timing right. While taking action can certainly have positive effects in the long run, you would also be wise to find the right balance of confidence and patience.

 

*TRANSITING MARS OPPOSITION TRANSITING JUPITER

Exact Aug 3 2010

A fighting spirit for a moral or ethical cause. Overexcitement. Overconfidence. Lack of moderation. Inclinations to hasty actions and opinions. Competitive reactions. Muscular action. Clash of philosophy or principles. Lawsuits.

 

*TRANSITING MARS SQUARE TRANSITING PLUTO Exact Aug 3 2010

Powerful drives. The urge for dominance and territory. Obsessions. Extreme efforts. Sexual responses. The desire to mate. Efforts at personal transformation. Medical procedures. Strategic thinking — plans for control.

 

 

TRANSITING MERCURY TRINE TRANSITING NORTH NODE

Exact Aug 5 2010

The urge to contact or communicate with others. The sharing of like ideas and interests. Travel or mobility with others.

 

 

*TRANSITING VENUS OPPOSITION TRANSITING URANUS

Exact Aug 7 2010

Intense social excitement. Unusual displays of feeling. Unconventional behavior. Artistic rebellion. Unstable feelings.

 

TRANSITING VENUS CONJUNCTION TRANSITING SATURN

Exact Aug 8 2010

Inhibitions which preserve stability: loyalty, duty, economy. Diplomacy. Good judgment. Business agreements. Conservatism.

 

TRANSITING VENUS OPPOSITION TRANSITING JUPITER

Exact Aug 9 2010

Excessive sociability. The desire to “party”. Dramatic, extravagant gestures. Overindulgence. Overvaluing something.

 

TRANSITING VENUS SQUARE TRANSITING PLUTO

Exact Aug 9 2010

The desire to meet one’s biological needs in relationships. Jealousy. Sexual tension. Territorial disputes. Obsession.

 

TRANSITING MARS SQUARE TRANSITING NORTH NODE

Exact Aug 14 2010

Participation in active, exciting and possibly boisterous events. Efforts to cooperate which may be stressful. Group energies. Associations which deal with conflict, or are experiencing conflict. Stressful construction or recreation.

 

TRANSITING VENUS SQUARE TRANSITING NORTH NODE

Exact Aug 16 2010

Meetings or unions with others through necessity or because of work. Efforts to socialize. Diplomacy and tact.

 

**TRANSITING JUPITER OPPOSITION TRANSITING SATURN

Exact Aug 16 2010

Obstacles stand in your path, making life seem like hard work. The trouble is that you are currently feeling the need to expand your horizons, but it is difficult to get out of the smoothly-worn ruts in your life. Persistence and optimism will pay off in the end, but in the meantime you may feel frustrated, particularly by an external event or another person.

 

TRANSITING SUN OPPOSITION TRANSITING NEPTUNE

Exact Aug 20 2010

Lack of clarity. Unknown factors which challenge judgment. The practical use of art and music. Impressionability. Escapist urges. Misunderstandings. Visions which deceive. Mistakes and errors in judgment. Foggy or sloppy conditions.

 

TRANSITING VENUS CONJUNCTION TRANSITING MARS

Exact Aug 20 2010

Healthy passions. Physical attraction. Strenuous enjoyment. Joint enthusiasm. Romance. Creating art or decoration.

 

**TRANSITING SATURN SQUARE TRANSITING PLUTO

Exact Aug 21 2010

Life is challenging during this transit, as you are required to move out of your comfort zone and incorporate change. As a result you may be forced to take a deep look at yourself and those around you. You feel as though you are stepping into unknown territory, and this can be frightening. However, take comfort in the thought that by the end of this period you will have been stripped of a lot of excess baggage, which can be actually quite rejuvenating.

 

 

TRANSITING SUN TRINE TRANSITING PLUTO

Exact Aug 25 2010

Issues of power. Personal power/magnetism. Determination. Decision. Revealing the inner self. Body communication. Biological forces. Sexual acceptance. Sharing and trust. Financial power used without resistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I expect that by now you have experienced a Pluto Eclipse.  You could well still be in it.  It has a way of taking over everything that is going on in your life.  I am still involved with the FME but not to the degree I imagined. I must say Pluto always makes things intense.  We have had NM and FM conjunct Pluto and it has been this intense and that is mainly because of the Eclipse and Pluto.  This is a very potent combination.  It will always mean intense change but not as intense as these last two weeks.  I have seen a lot of changes happening with friends and clients, more so now than in the last 6 months.  I am very glad that I have it behind me and am looking forward to this New Moon Eclipse that will take me six months into the future. 

 

This New Moon Eclipse takes place in Cancer at 19 degrees.  This is cardinal and assertive.  It is also a nurturing sign and has a lot to do with taking care of people.  I do have an announcement to make and it is very exciting for all of us here in Denver.  My daughter, Julianna and her boyfriend Marcel are expecting a baby.  We are totally delighted to have this to look forward to in the fall.  I am not surprised that this Eclipse landed in Cancer the sign of the Moon and mothering.  I have given her the dates that I thought she would deliver, so we are all looking forward to November 7, 2010 to add a new member to our family.  By the way, it’s a BOY……Back to the NME. 

 

This NME in Cancer at 19 degrees falls in my 10^th house of Career conjunct my Jupiter.  Where does 19 degrees of Cancer take place in your chart?  Does it conjunct any natal planets?  If so, which one?   These questions will give you the information that will cover the next 6 months of activity.   This NME will arise from the actions taken with the FME just two weeks previous.  The NME always brings in a challenge and that is the key to the coming 6 months.  Another avenue to find your current challenges it to look at the transit of Saturn in your Natal Chart.   This cycle will have you looking also at Pluto and Uranus since they are in critical aspect through out the NME.  These all happen to be in Cardinal Signs and you will find yourself driven to accomplish things.  Since this is a Cardinal T Square involving Aries, Capricorn and Libra the empty house is Cancer where all the activity is directed…And guess where the NME is?  In Cancer, of course.  All paths lead to the Cancer house.  Maybe this will give you the direction you will be going in.  

This next six months will be involved with Cancer objectives, home, career, nurturing and being very assertive about it all.  Part of this Cardinal T Square is the Saturn Uranus opposition that should be the target to look for near the end of July.  This opposition will be the third in a series of three.  This will release us from someone or something that begs to be updated in our lives. 

Mercury will be transiting Cancer, Leo and begin the transit of Virgo by the end of the month.  Mercury will go retrograde next month on August 29, 2010 at 19 degrees of Virgo.  But that’s next month.  No Mercury retrogrades this month. 

 

Jupiter will reach 3 degrees of Aries before it retrogrades on July 23, 2010.  It will retrograde back to 23 degrees of Pisces and go direct on November 18, 2010 and complete its Jupiter in Pisces cycle on Jan. 22, 2011.  This does seem to indicate that whatever we are planning on in terms of expansion doesn’t really come to fruition until the end of January 2011.

Uranus in Aries at 0 degrees will go retrograde on July 5, 2010, postponing assertive acts until February, of 2011. 

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 There are some important aspects and dates to watch in July.

These aspects are transits and will not take your natal planets into consideration.  They are helpful none the less.  They will happen to everyone but not in the same area of life.  If you like this addition please let me know.  The transits with an asterisk are mega important.

 

TRANSITING MERCURY SEXTILE TRANSITING MARS

Exact Jul 1 2010

Decisiveness. Mental assertiveness. Honesty. Practical solutions. Technical skills. Fast work, rapid progress.

 

TRANSITING SUN OPPOSITION TRANSITING NORTH NODE

Exact Jul 3 2010

The necessity to cooperate with others. Obligatory teamwork. Forced adjustments to situations. Schedule pressure. Dealings with families or groups which are closely bonded. Questions of leadership and authority. Uncomfortable feelings.

 

 

TRANSITING VENUS OPPOSITION TRANSITING NEPTUNE

 Exact Jul 8 2010

Sensitivity in love and in art. Romantic fantasy. Tendency toward over impressionability and weak judgment. Blind spots.

 

TRANSITING MERCURY SEXTILE TRANSITING SATURN

Exact Jul 8 2010

Rational and logical thinking. Concentration and focus. Organization. Serious communication. Agreeable solitude.

 

 

TRANSITING MERCURY TRINE TRANSITING URANUS

Exact Jul 9 2010

Intensity of mind. Experimental attitude. Expression of radical or unusual viewpoints. Technical interest. Inventiveness.

 

 

 

TRANSITING SUN SEXTILE TRANSITING MARS

Exact Jul 9 2010

The urge to take action and make things happen. Initiative. Decisiveness. Accomplishment. Physical and mental energy. Competitive drives function positively. Self-motivated action. Ability to handle stress. Problem solving capability.

 

NEW MOON ECLIPSE

Exact Jul 11 2010

New challenges, new structures, Beginnings. Family, Home and Career.

 

TRANSITING MERCURY TRINE TRANSITING JUPITER

Exact Jul 11 2010

Good judgment. Taking in the full picture. Speculative thought. Positive thinking. Interest in learning. Teaching.

 

 

TRANSITING VENUS TRINE TRANSITING PLUTO

Exact Jul 13 2010

The merging of one’s survival needs with those of a group. Sharing and trusting. Intense interactions with others.

 

 

TRANSITING SATURN QUINCUNX TRANSITING CHIRON

Exact Jul 20 2010

It is time to let go of emotional patterns which have prevented you from expressing your true self. However, the process may be painful, emotionally or physically. As a result you are particularly sensitive during this time, and need to take good care of yourself. It is possible that an event or person could upset your equilibrium. You may be introspective, pondering on childhood memories and relationships, particularly with parent figures. Although this can be a painful process, there is light at the end of the tunnel. You have the opportunities to gain new understanding of past events and move forward in your life with wisdom and insight.

 

 

TRANSITING SUN SEXTILE TRANSITING SATURN

Control over one’s life. Rationality. Steady accomplishment. Success in overcoming obstacles. Good relations with authorities. Endurance. Patience. Concentration and mental focus. Success in dealing with limitations. Sound judgments.

 

TRANSITING SUN TRINE TRANSITING URANUS

Exact Jul 23 2010

A keen interest in ideas which are progressive or innovative. Scientific mind. Inventive. A questioning mind. Mental excitement. Taking action which changes things and brings improvement. Joining with others for a specific cause or purpose.

 

*TRANSITING JUPITER SQUARE TRANSITING PLUTO

Exact Jul 24 2010

Tensions arise as you struggle achieve your goals. It seems as though other people and external events are deliberately plotting to thwart your every move. However, it may be that you are going overboard in your attempts to get your own way. The trouble is that you want to make great changes in your life, but lack the necessary tolerance and patience to get the timing right. While taking action can certainly have positive effects in the long run, you would also be wise to find the right balance of confidence and patience.

 

TRANSITING MERCURY OPPOSITION TRANSITING NEPTUNE

Exact Jul 26 2010

Over stimulated imagination. Subtle perceptions. Right brain (intuitive) thinking. Confusion. Misperception. Deceit.

 

 

TRANSITING SUN TRINE TRANSITING JUPITER  

Exact Jul 26 2010

The urge to be bigger than one really is. Growth. Consciousness of moral or religious issues. The desire to travel or to reach out to new ideas through education. Optimism and confidence. The willingness to speculate or to take a risk.

 

 

*TRANSITING SATURN OPPOSITION TRANSITING URANUS

Exact Jul 26 2010

A need to break out of routines can surface during this transit. You may feel rebellious, restless and extremely frustrated in areas in your life that up until now felt safe and secure. It is best not to follow this instinct to break away, but to reassess your life carefully. Recognize that the intensity of the feeling is simply caused by changes within you that have suddenly emerged. Once you have put some of these changes into action within the areas of concern, you may not need to make such radical changes to the structures.

 

Full Moon Exact on July 26 2010