Astrology by Mary MacLean

Fellow Star Gazers…check this out!

This election will be over soon and we will all be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Whoever gets in will have overwhelming situations to deal with.  The economy is in trouble and, by my calculations, there will changes that start in January of 2010 that will transform our values,  as well as our finances, until October of 2011.

For my astrology students: look at the chart for the U.S. and you will see that Pluto will conjunct Venus during this period.

For each of us there will be a change in our personal financial values. Questions like “Is this worth the time? Or energy?”  The operative word will be ” worth”.  You will be making decisions on worth throughout next year.  Values are changing.

I am starting to get ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas, my favorite holidays.  I always say it’s too much work but I must be programmed to perform Holiday Feasts.  This Thanksgiving will be a first as my daughter has gotten engaged and, hopefully, there will be a new mouth to feed at the table.  My son Anthony, his wife Robin and my granddaughters, Cassandra and Isabella, will be here and I want them to remember these special times when we are all together.  I always make a turkey but, in reality, by the time we get to the turkey, everyone is pretty full.  I still make it because it’s tradition. I was jostling ideas about some traditional Italian dishes I could make before the turkey.  I’ve always had my granddaughters over to help cook special dishes.  This year when I have them over, they will learn another Italian dish for Thanksgiving.  Mmmm-m.    So far, they have helped me make stuffed shells and lasagna.  If you have any ideas…please comment.

This month has some very interesting aspects.  The first thing I want to address is the New Moon in Scorpio.  This Moon is sensitive, intense, secretive and fixed.  It comes in with a mission.  The New Moon Eclipse back on August 1^st, 2008 at 9 degrees of Leo, is in square to this New Moon, bringing many challenges from the last three months to a head.  This will be a turning point in matters associated with the challenges that appeared on that New Moon Eclipse on Aug. 1 ^th,  2008.  What was challenging you at that time? The challenges will in some degree, be resolved this next month.  

RULE: New Moons bring in challenges and Full Moons bring in resolutions.

RULE: Squares bring in change.

RULE: Oppositions bring in endings. 

I am writing with more astrological data so you can see how I came to my conclusions.  The main aspects are: the above New Moon Square the August 1^st, 2008 New Moon Eclipse,  the Fixed T square that is explained in each zodiacal sig, Uranus and Saturn are in the throes of opposing each other and will be part of this months changes. Uranus in Pisces and Saturn in Virgo are both in mutable signs forecasting change from the old to the new. Usually, it is pretty explosive or unexpected.  It is and has been in orb for awhile, so you may be letting go of old, familiar and safe, for the unexpected, unusual and unfamiliar.  The words I hear most at these times are, “It’s not worth it to continue this path!”  You probably realize by now that the opposition is exact on Election Day.   In your personal lives there will be a letting go of something for more freedom. On a national level, it is the Election.  On a personal level, it takes place where Virgo and Pisces are positioned in your chart.  I have tried to make it easier for you to see the connections between the aspects.  I don’t know if I have succeeded.  You will have to let me know. Last, but not least, is Jupiter in Capricorn in Square to Mercury in Libra. 

Mercury went direct on October 15^th, 2008 and by October 31^st it will have passed the position where it went retrograde.  This means that anything that was delayed up to that day will start to manifest after passing the 22^nd degree of Libra.  Mercury will square Jupiter on the New Moon bringing in a lot of communication. I have tried to show you where it will come from.  Please comment on this style of Astrology. 

This forecast should be read by your rising sign. It will be more meaningful for you.   

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

This New Moon falls in your 8^th house of partnership finances or other people’s money.  The Eclipse in August was in your 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs. These issues have reached a turning point for you.  Mars is forming a fixed square to the North Node and Chiron in the 11^th house of goals and square the South Node in the 5^th house of children, creativity, investments and love affairs.  The empty leg of this T square is Taurus, your 2^nd house, and promises challenges to your personal finances and values.  Scorpio New Moon also indicates strong and deliberate moves. Saturn is in Virgo, in your 6^th house of everyday work and health, and redefining them.  Saturn transiting the 6^th house of everyday work will be unable to contain the stress of freedom that cries from within. The Saturn opposition Uranus has to do with breaking away from the old patterns because you are unable to continue them. Mercury will resume its travel in your 7^th house of partnership and will square Jupiter signaling a communication deluge.

TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This New Moon falls in your 7^th house of partnership.  This New Moon squares the last New Moon Eclipse of August 1^st, 2008 in Leo your 4^th house of home.  Your deliberate actions speak of a turning point that is about to take place that refers back to this beginning challenge.  Mars in Scorpio is square to the North Node and Chiron in your 10^th house of Aquarius and the South Node in your 4^th house.  The empty leg of this Fixed T square is in your 1^st house of personality and movement.  Fixed squares or T squares always try to ignore the obvious.  This energy tells me that you are about to do something, even though this is not the best time for it to take place.  If you ask me, perseverance always pays off.  Saturn in your 5^th house of children, creativity, love affairs and investments is coming to an opposition to Uranus in your 11^th house of goals.  This opposition is mutable and signals unexpected changes in these areas.  I do have to say that this aspect has the tendency to throw the baby out with the bath water.  Mercury makes a square to Jupiter from your 6^th house of everyday work and health producing mega-communications

GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

This New Moon lands in your 6^th house of everyday work and health.  This is a very stubborn New Moon.  It also forms a square aspect to the New Moon Eclipse from August 1^st, 2008 that took place in your 3^rd house of communication and community. This square will usher in a turning point to the issues that have been a concern for the last three months.  The Fixed T square from Mars in the 6^th to Chiron and the North Node in the 9^th of foreign affairs, philosophy, education and legal matters, also squares the South Node in the 3^rd house of communications.  The empty leg is Taurus, your 12^th house of the past, hidden matters and institutions.  The energy will flow to the 12^th house and manifest as action from there.  Uranus in Pisces in the 10^th house of career is being opposed by Saturn in the 4^th house of home and core issues.  This may be the time for reassessment.  Think of what matters the most and not what bothers you the most.  Mercury makes a square to Jupiter from your 5^th house to your 8^th house of partnership finances. Money seems to be an issue.

CANCER-(June 21-July 22) 

This New Moon takes place in your 5^th house of children, creativity and investments, foretelling of positive events to your ascendant but stressful events when it comes to finances.  There is a square from the New Moon of this month to the New Moon Eclipse in August 1^st , 2008 in your 2^nd house of personal finances.  This month will be the turning point for issues dealing with personal finances.  Mars also in your 5^th house of Scorpio will square the north node and Chiron in your 8^th house of partnership finances. It will also square the south node in the 2^nd of finances forming a Fixed T square.  The empty leg of this fixed T square points to your 11^th house of goals suggesting you will put much energy to achieving your goals. Uranus in Pisces in your 9^th house of legal matters, foreign affairs, philosophy and education will be in exact opposition with Saturn in your 3^rd of communication and community bringing in unexpected change.  Mercury in your 4^th of home and core issues will be square to Jupiter in your 7^th house of partnership and focuses your communication on partnership matters and the home.

LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 4^th house focusing on home and core issues.  A major implication for this New Moon is that it squares the New Moon Eclipse of August 1, 2008 in your 1^st house of movement and personality.  You will see the issues of that last Eclipse reach a turning point and it will not have the same power over you.  Mars in Scorpio squares Chiron and the North Node in your 7^th house of partnerships and the South Node in Leo, your 1^st house of  personality movement.  These aspects form a T square. The empty leg of that T square falls in your 10^th house of career generating the energy flow in career matters.  Uranus in Pisces in your 8^th house of partnership finances is in opposition to Saturn in Virgo in your 2^nd house of personal finance and values urging you to look out for unexpected expenses.  Mercury in your 3^rd house of communications and community will be square Jupiter in your 6^th house of everyday work and health promoting mega-communications about these matters.

VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This New Moon in Scorpio takes place in your 3^rd house of communication and community.  Another consideration is that it is the square to our previous New Moon Eclipse on August 1^st, 2008 in Leo and your 1^st house of personality and promotion.  This square usually brings about a turning point in the challenges of that Eclipse.  The Mars in Scorpio also forms a square to Chiron and the North Node in the 6^th house of everyday work and health and another square to the South Node in your 12^th house of the past and hidden matters.  The empty leg of this T square is the 9^th house of philosophy, higher education, legal matters and foreign affairs.  It gets plenty of energy from these aspects and goes directly to the 9^th house.   Uranus in Pisces is in your 7^th house of partnerships in opposition to Saturn in Virgo in your 1^st house of personality and promotion urging you to be on the lookout for unexpected partnership dealings.  You may be changing your mind when it comes to partnerships.  Mercury in Libra, your 2^nd house of personal finances and love, is square to Jupiter in the 5^th house of children, creativity, love affairs and investments increasing communications along those lines.

LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 2^nd house of personal finances and values.  An important issue about this New Moon is that it squares the New Moon Eclipse of August 1^st, 2008 in Leo, your 11^th house of goals, bringing a turning point to the issues of the Eclipse.  There are other issues going on.  Mars is in Scorpio in your 2^nd house of personal finances in square to the North Node and Chiron in the 5^th house of love affairs, children, creativity and investments.  The Mars also squares the South Node in your 11^th house of goals forming a fixed T square in your chart.  The empty leg of the fixed T square is the 8^th house of partnership finances.  The energy will all head toward the empty leg of the fixed T square providing a lot of energy to this area of your life.  Love and money seem to be a big issue this month. Saturn in the 12^th house of the past and institutions is in opposition to Uranus in the 6^th house of health and everyday work injecting unexpected events to occur in these areas.  Try to keep your composure.  Mercury in your 1^st house of personality and promotion squares Jupiter in the 4^th of home and core issues.

SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 1^st house of personality and promotion.  It is in Square to the New Moon Eclipse of August 1^st, 2008 in Leo, your 10^th house of career , making a turning point to the issues of this last New Moon Eclipse.  Promotion and career seemed to be the issues then.  A Mars in Scorpio also forms a fixed T square to Chiron and North Node in the 4^th house of home and core issues and another square to the South Node in the 10^th house.  The empty leg of this fixed T square lands in your 7^th house of partnerships making this an extremely energized house.  Expect partnership and/or career issues.  Uranus in Pisces, your 5^th house of children, creativity, love affairs and investments, is in direct opposition to Saturn in your 11^th house of goals.  Unexpected reversals with 5^th and 11^th house matters are a sure thing. Mercury in your 12^th house of the past and institutions will square Jupiter in the 3^rd house of communication and community.  To say this is an active New Moon is an understatement.

SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This New Moon takes place in your 12^th house of the past and institutions.  It  is  in a direct square to the New Moon Eclipse of August 1^st, 2008 in your 9^th house of legal matters, philosophy, foreign affairs and education.  This produces a turning point to the issues of the last New Moon Eclipse.  At the same time, this Mars in Scorpio is in a fixed T square that involves Chiron and North Node in the 3^rd house of community and communication and another square to the South Node in the 9^th house of legal matters, philosophy, foreign affairs and education.  The empty leg of this fixed T square is your 6^th house of everyday work and health allowing great energy in this area.  Work or health can be an issue.  Uranus in Pisces in the 4^th house of home and core issues is in opposition to Saturn in the 10^th of career.  Expect the unexpected from career matters.  Mercury in your 11^th house of goals is squaring Jupiter in your 2^nd house of personal finance producing lots of money talk.  This is an eventful month.  Hold on to your boot straps. 

CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 11^th house of goals and is in square to the New Moon Eclipse of August 1^st, 2008 in your 8^th house of partnership issues allowing a turning point to those issues.  At the same time this Mars in Scorpio forms a Fixed T square to Chiron and north node in the 2^nd house of personal finances and to the South Node in partnership finances.  The empty leg of this fixed T square is your 5^th house of children, creativity, love affairs and investments energizing the matters of this house.  There seems to be a lot going on in terms of goals and finances.  Uranus in Pisces in your 3^rd house of communications is in opposition to Saturn in your 9^th house of legal matters, philosophy, foreign affairs and education. Reversals are a sure thing at this time.  Mercury in your 10^th house of career is in square to Jupiter in your 1^st house indicating a lot of communication dealing with career and self promotion. 

AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 10^th house of career and is in square to the New Moon Eclipse of Aug. 1^st, 2008 in Leo, your 7^th house of partnership, producing a turning point to issues of this last 3 months.  At the same time this New Moon in Scorpio forms a fixed T square to Chiron and the north node in your 1^st house of personality and promotion and another square to the south node in the 7^th house of partnerships.  The empty leg of this fixed T square is Taurus in your 4^th house of home and core issues.  Trust me when I say this will be personal to you because everything takes place in an angular house.  Uranus in Pisces in your 2^nd house of money and values is in exact opposition to Saturn in your 8^th house of partnership finances and other people’s money.  Expect reversals. Mercury in your 12^th house of the past and preparation is in square to Jupiter in your 9^th house of legal matters, philosophy, foreign affairs and education doing some special research and communication about the past.

PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 9^th house of legal matters, philosophy, foreign affairs and education.  As the New Moon begins, you will notice that it squares the New Moon Eclipse of August 1^th, 2008 in your 6^th house of everyday work and health.

This should produce a turning point to the issues that were a challenge at that time.  Another aspect to visit is the Mars T square from the 9^th house of Scorpio to Chiron and the north node in the 12^th house of preparation along with another square to the south node in the 6^th house of everyday work and health. This energy will flow into the empty leg of the fixed T square and energize that area specifically.  It’s all about communications and community, your 3^rd house, and it will produce events.  Uranus in your 1^st house of personality and movement is in opposition to Saturn in Virgo in your 7^th house of partnerships.  Expect the unexpected in relation to these houses. Mercury in your 8^th house of partnership finances is in square to Jupiter in your 11^th house of goals.  There is a big push going on for you.

Greetings, Fellow Star Gazers… 

As you know, life is happening in leaps and bounds.  This month’s Full Moon will not be an exception.  The unexpected is knocking at your door.  Uranus, the planet of freedom and spontaneity, is at the heart of this Full Moon.  Look to the house Aquarius rules and you will find the jewel of this moon.  Jupiter has already gone direct and you may have noticed that much has happened to ensure your expansion in your Capricorn house.  Pluto is now direct and promises a new power base to manifest in the future.  Mercury will turn retrograde the 24^th of September at 22 degrees of Libra only to revisit the last 31/2 weeks.  Mercury will reexamine the issues you have encountered since September 3^rd of this month and remind you that “all that glitters is not gold.”  Special note, Mars will conjunct that Mercury on the 22^nd and 23^rd promising an impactful conversation. There is also a Mars Venus conjunction in Libra on the 11^th and 12^th of this September providing you with heart throbbing entertainment. Let me revise this last statement.  I have seen Mars Venus conjunct produce incredible one-nighters but I have also seen this combination upset the current applecart for awhile to come.  

This forecast should be read by your rising sign. It will be more meaningful for you.  

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 12^th house of the past and preparation.  If you are spiritual or mediumistic, this Full Moon may offer you some surprises.   The next two weeks will take a new direction with this Uranus conjunct the Full Moon.  Your goals will be highlighted as well as situations and people from the past unexpectedly arriving on the scene.  Saturn, still in your 6^th house, is continuing to restructure your work and health area.  Mars and Venus will conjunct in your 7^th house of partnership…wowie! Mercury will be going retrograde in this same house so expect delays with anything new that you start.  Pluto is now direct and heading for your 10^th house of career, which looks to be your new power position.  Jupiter, direct in the 10^th , spells expansion of career to accelerate. 

TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 11^th house of goals, hopes and wishes and offers you some interesting surprises.  It seems that something is about to manifest, especially in your work and health area.  This may be some type of romance or opportunity beginning for you.  It definitely seems to be coming from your work area and have career connections. Jupiter direct in your 9^th house expresses an openness to different cultures and philosophies.  Saturn, still transiting your 5^th house, redefines relationships with children and love affairs.  Mars and Venus will conjunct in your 6^th house of work and health providing you with an opportunity to see things in a new and better light.  This will also command your attention on the 22^nd when Mercury goes retrograde beginning a financial matter into focus.  Pluto is now direct and heading for your 9^th house of philosophy, legal matters and higher education. One of these will be your next power position. 

GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 10^th house of career.  Uranus in this sector can be tense as you don’t like things to unexpectedly occur in your career area.  It could also be that you are set free from something uncomfortable in your career.  You still have Saturn redefining your home and core issues which will be in opposition to this Uranus Full Moon.  It sounds like freedom to me….Jupiter in your 8^th house of other people’s money is starting to show financial progress and opportunity for relationships.  Mars and Venus will conjunct in your 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs beginning a romantic connection for you.  Mars conjunct Mercury on the 22^nd of September will usher in a conversation that requires more time to unravel than you think.  Some issues will be not be resolved until later.  Pluto is now direct now.  The next stop is Capricorn in your 8^th house of partnership funds.  Expect to have a new power position situated in the 8^th house of partnership finances. 

CANCER-(June 21-July 22) 

This Full Moon takes place in your 9^th house of philosophy, legal matters, foreign affairs and higher education.  Uranus plays an important part since it is conjunct the Full Moon.  Look to the house that Uranus rules to get a closer look at what is going on for you.  Uranus seems to rule your 8^th house of partnership finances, in other words, money from others and is taking place in the 9^th house, can this be legal issues about money? Since this is a Full Moon, it will oppose the Sun bringing a finalization to communication issues.  Saturn is still in your 3^rd house redefining your community and communication. Mercury will be going retrograde on the 22^nd and it will conjunct Mars starting something that you will reassessing in the coming weeks.  There will be some delays.  Jupiter is now direct in your 7^th house of partnership and revving up partnership issues. Partnership expansion is eminent.  Pluto, now direct, is directing you to a new power position in your chart.  The transformation will start to take place in your 7^th house of partnerships. 

LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 8^th house of partnership finances and other people’s money suggesting the unexpected release from some financial issues.  There has been a lot of activity with Mars and Venus in your 3^rd house accenting communication.  Mercury will be going retrograde in this 3^rd house on September 22, but with one notable difference, it will be conjunct Mars.  This can be a heated communication with others in your environment and a beginning to discussions that will not resolve until next month.   Jupiter is direct in your 6^th house of work and health opening doors that were previously bolted shut.  Romance seems to be fluttering about lately, lifting spirits and creating dreams.  Saturn is still in your 2^nd house of personal finances and love, redefining what you need in love relationships.  Pluto, now direct, allows you to pursue a new power position in your chart. 

VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This Full Moon lands in your 7^th house of partnerships.  Uranus conjunct this Moon suggests an unexpected conclusion to some partnership issues. Mars and Venus transiting your 2^nd house of personal finances and love indicate upsets in financial and love agreements.  Mars continues its journey though your 2^nd house only to conjunct Mercury as it goes retrograde.  This means delays and snags in plans that you have made since September 3^rd.  Your immediate focus will be to adjust existing situations.  Jupiter is now direct in your 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs.  It allows you to expand your creativity base in this arena.  Pluto is also direct this month.  This will put your focus on the new power position in your chart. 

LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 6^th house of work and health.  This is where the unexpected can occur.  Sudden changes in the work environment or health issues may start to manifest. Mars and Venus currently transiting your 1^st house allow you to move forward but not so confidently.  Mars will conjunct Mercury just as it is going retrograde suggesting that something you start now will be delayed for a time.    Saturn is still transiting your 12^th house and redefining those things from the past that you do not want to carry into the new 30 year cycle. Jupiter is now direct and enhancing your 4^th house of home and core issues.  Expansion there will be welcomed on two fronts. On a core level, you are experiencing an expansion of inner self; on the physical level you will be expanding your home.  Pluto, also direct, is pointing to a new power position in your chart which happens to be the 4^th house.

SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 5^th house of creativity, children and love affairs.  You may find that there are unexpected changes that may occur in either area.  This should be a conclusion to some situation from the past.  This Uranus does trine your sign of Scorpio so the indication is that it won’t be all that bad.  Mars and Venus are conjunct in your 12^th house of the past and institutions on the 11^th and 12^th of September, suggesting a romantic meeting with someone from the past or a confrontation.  Saturn is still transiting your 11^th house of hopes and wishes and is constantly redefining your goals for the future. Jupiter, now direct, is starting to expand your 3^rd house of communication and community. Mercury in the 12^th   will be going retrograde on September 22^nd with Mars in conjunction starting a something that you may change your mind about or will not complete until next month.  You can expect delays and snafus. Pluto is also direct and moving forward to conjunct Capricorn, your new power position in the chart.

SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This Full Moon is conjunct Uranus and takes place in your 4^th house of home and core issues.  Unexpected changes or communication enter into your home life proving that you have no control over existing challenges.  Some people might consider this a relief and setting them free and others fear freedom.  Mars and Venus are conjunct in your 11^th house on the 11^th and 12^th suggesting a flea is in the ointment.  Jupiter is continuing its forward motion in your 2^nd house of finance and love opening you up to opportunities in both areas.  Saturn still transiting your 10^th house of career is redefining career matters for you.  Pluto now direct is moving toward a new position of power in your chart.  Look for finances to start to transform. 

CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This Full Moon conjunct Uranus lands in your 3^rd house of communications and community suggesting situations involving these areas may be changing very unexpectedly.  Mars and Venus is conjunct in your 10^th house of career offering opportunity and confrontation on the 11^th and 12^th of September.  Mars continues in the 10^th to conjunct with Mercury as it goes retrograde on the 22^nd of September.  There will be delays and snags that will be on-going for the next 3 weeks.  Jupiter now direct in your 1^st house indicates that your focus will be on expanding your visual image so that more people see you.   Saturn in your 11^th house is still defining your hopes and wishes.  Pluto is now direct and moving forward and you, especially, will be receiving Pluto’s transformation qualities. Your new power position will be in Capricorn.

AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 2^nd house of personal values, finances and love.  Uranus conjunct the Full Moon seems to indicate an unexpected conclusion to what you thought was going to happen. This can be in relation to finances and a special someone.  Mars and Venus conjunct on the 11^th and 12^th of September suggesting that a problem or new situation has been ignited.  Mars continues its transit thru your 9^th house and conjuncts with Mercury as it goes retrograde.  This is a beginning of a situation that will need attention and careful scrutiny.  You may even have a change of heart by the time it is all over.  Saturn is currently transiting your 8^th house of partnership finances and other people’s money indicating redefining of money you receive from others. Jupiter is currently going direct in your 12^th house of the past and preparation plying you with opportunities and people from the past.  Pluto is direct and heading for Capricorn, your new power position.

PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 1^st house of personality.  Uranus conjunct this Full Moon indicates that you may be ending some situation in an unexpected way.  You could also travel unexpectedly.  Mainly, you are being very spontaneous about everything you contact.  Mars is transiting your 8^th house of other people’s money and partnership finance and conjunct Venus on the 11^th and 12^th.   This is indicating some situation has arisen that requires reevaluating before anything is decided. Mars continues its journey into the 8^th house to next conjunct with Mercury as it turns retrograde.  This indicates some snags and delays and heated words could be bantered about.  Just know that this will be rectified and turn out positive, but it may take 3 weeks or more.  Saturn still transiting your 7^th house of partnership is redefining what you desire in a partnership.  Jupiter direct in your 11^th house of hopes and wishes offers new opportunities to manifest your dreams. Pluto direct is moving toward a new power position in your chart and it has everything to do with your dreams.

Until the Next New Moon   Mary MacLean

Hi It’s me, Mary MacLean and this is the grand opening of my new website.  I will be adding more pages as I learn how to do it.  Hope you like it, I love it!  This new website is a bit different as you can comment on any forecast that I put on the 1st page.  If you need to contact me privately, email marymaclean@comcast.net