The Flow! Week of September 4 – 10, 2011
The Flow is a weekly blog published to better understand the flow of astrological, celestial, and magickal energies for the week, and how best to use them. It is intended for those with little knowledge of astrology.
For newcomers, the idea is to consider celestial influences as part of a larger whole, or the Flow. All too often, astrologers tend to write about astrological events as if each were an isolated specimen as if pulled out of the sky and analyzed by itself – and there is no dearth of astrological sites on the net that write that way. Here, it is the movement and interactions that are important and form the basis of discussion.
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The Flow! is updated every Sunday.
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This week’s synopsis: Recovery, Step 1
My apologies to all my faithful readers for being late getting this edition posted, but holidays have time-space continuum all their own, and sometimes you just need a rest.
Furthermore, this is quite a quiet week astrologically. Next week we have the Harvest Moon, and the week after Mars enters Leo. This week on Thursday, Mercury enters Virgo and on Saturday, Venus sextiles Mars.
Big whoop.
Mercury’s exit from Leo may help squelch the braggadocio we’ve seen emanating from Washington like a toxic radioactive cloud lately. With a little bit of luck, perhaps spending some time in one of his home signs of Virgo may prompt him to give a more analytic and critical eye toward some of the problems this country faces. Lord knows Virgo loves to solve problems, so with the Sun, Mercury, and Venus all in the sign of the Virgin, maybe we can make some progress on some pressing vestal issues.
One can only hope. Poor Hope. Misused and disabused, dare she show her face once more in public? Certainly, the combined symbolism of the unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial, an earthquake that leaves the Washington Monument and National Cathedral damaged, and a hurricane whose name means “peace” can not be ignored.
So if hope can not be found on Earth, can we find it in Heaven?
Perhaps.
Many astrologers have placed some hope in Jupiter’s entrance into Taurus as an indication of better financial times. Indeed, since Jupiter brings expansion, opportunity and good fortune wherever he goes, and Taurus is an earth sign with strong attachments to finances, agriculture, music, the fine arts, and the land one might think so. One would think that Jupiter in the sign of the bull would be just the thing to get us out of the economic pit we are in, and add a bit of bullishness to our economy.
One would. Except that it’s all a matter of one’s point of view.
It is true that as seen from the Earth, Jupiter has been in Taurus since early June. And, I devoted last week’s edition to a discussion about his going retrograde last week means. But as seen from the Sun, Jupiter only entered Taurus very late in the evening of August 31st. Barely a babe.
Some may question why the Sun-based position of Jupiter should matter. After all, we’re here on Earth, so what should we care about the Sun?
For several reasons. For one, it is my strong belief that everything is defined by the astrological energies it receives as seen from its own center. Therefore, the energies of the Sun are reaching us through the filter now of Jupiter in Taurus. Considering that the Sun is our source of heat, energy, light, and life that’s a pretty important thing. Not to mention that it is the main focal point around which all these buzzing futzing planetary bodies orbit. And finally, since astrologically the Sun represents the Self, the astrological energies as perceived from the Sun will have a strong influence on any individual being. Or being that is a collective of other beings. Each of us is actually a symphony of billions of individual cells.
So I would expect it to have some effect. Interestingly enough, according to the dates given in Wikipedia for US economic recessions, there is no period going all the way back to the 19th century in which Jupiter as perceived from the Sun was in Taurus during an economic recession.
So with a little bit of luck, there’s hope.
Things are not going to turn around right away. In fact, the symbol for the first part of Taurus is “A Clear Mountain Stream” meaning that the first order of business is recognizing that shape of the landscape. And there are some areas of Taurus that can be mighty challenging. Yet, by the time Jupiter is about 2/3rds of the way through the sign, sometime around April of next year, we should see some substantial improvement.
We’d better, because Jupiter in Taurus doesn’t always mean lasting rivers of gold. Three months after Jupiter exited Taurus and entered Gemini on the 28th of October 1929, we had Black Monday and Black Tuesday ushering in the Great Depression.
Astrologically, from now until early February will be crucial. During that time we will need to build the foundation of our new economy, face some harsh truths, and do some heavy lifting.
Yet I’m not particularly hopeful. Neptune in Aquarius is a bugger. It has people believing crazy-ass crapola and putting more stock in their ideologies than reality. That is never a good position when needing to practically and pragmatically deal with matters, especially financial matters. And Neptune doesn’t leave Aquarius until early February. All of which taken together leaves me to believe that we could face some economic or political crisis at that time that will tell the tale of our future.
But I did say there was hope, didn’t I?
I did. But it is likely to come from market forces and popular activism. Businesses are sitting on stockpiles of cash. The people are fed up with political gridlock. Taurus can be stubborn and slow to move, but once it decides to move it can rampage with the best of them. Red Bull is more than a soft drink. The last week of October when the Sun enters Scorpio may provide some clues about which way our economic winds are moving. Stay tuned to the Flow for future news!
Before we get to the Daily Details, there’s a Supernova in the skies! Located in the Big Dipper, the Pinwheel Galaxy has spawned a Supernova that is growing in intensity. In zodiac terms, that projects down to 25º Virgo, so around the 17th of September, when the Sun crosses this point, it will be in direct alignment with it. Check out the graphic below for an illustration and lots of other cool stuff from Sky & Telescope magazine!
To the Daily Details!
Sunday, September 4th
No major aspects
Well, Sunday is almost spent, but it has been a relatively somber holiday. Even though the Moon is in the party sign of Sagittarius, the lunar aspects are not very celebratory. The Moon, ruler of our moods is inharmoniously square the Sun (our Selves) and Venus (our feelings), casting a rather grayish pall over the day’s events. The Moon does make nice to responsible Saturn, so getting chores done, or just relaxing and doing nothing is more the order of the day. If one good thing can be said about the day is that it is good for getting those things done you set out to do!
Monday, September 5th
No major aspects
Happy Labor Day!
About the only thing left of the labor movement in this country is this holiday, so enjoy it! Later this week we’re treated to a befuddling opposition between Mercury (our minds) and Neptune (other realms). Today we get a preview as the Moon glides past them both, activating their energy. So if you feel yourself wondering around in zombie mode, putting the keys in the dishwasher, or taking a wrong turn to while driving, you are not alone. By next weekend, this aspect should be dissipated. So today is the perfect day to chill and avoid any of these potential pitfalls. In the evening, the Moon enters solemn Capricorn at 7:03pm, adding a somber note to our moods as we thing about heading back into the work week. The end of the Labor Day holiday often marks the end of our “cultural” summer, and the return to more serious activities. The Moon in Capricorn gives added weight to our thoughts as we ponder the future.
Tuesday, September 6th
No major aspects
We step into our cultural autumn with our best foot forward. Today’s energies are quite supportive of any endeavor we wish to pursue, but particularly those things that help us move our plans forward, provide us with new opportunities, or work with others to accomplish mutual goals. Our finances goals are particularly favored today as the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter form a grand trine in the three earth signs of Taurus (Jupiter), Virgo (Sun) and Capricorn (Moon). This triple combination, if harnessed properly, can help us manifest our goals and make our thoughts and ideas real. It is also a good time for getting our affairs in order, as it also is helpful organizing matters in ways that are more easily managed. All in all, a day of opportunity whatever your plans for it are!
Wednesday, September 7th
No major aspects
The Moon seems stuck in Capricorn all day. The lunar aspects continue to promote energy that is helpful for getting our work and chores done. We are able to address the business of the day with a serious and practical attitude that addresses the real issues at stake and are more easily to cut through the fluff. We also find that we are better able to plan for the future as not only do we feel more salient about our chosen paths and better able to navigate our way toward their successful conclusion, but we’re growing more and more dissatisfied with the present. There’s a restlessness to the late morning and afternoon that we just can’t shake, and we’re anxious to move forward away from any long-standing problems. Perhaps the light of the waxing Moon, as it shifts into high Aquarian gear, will provide some news or inspiration. For those of you who are early birds, 30 minutes before sunrise, Mercury dances with Regulus the rest of this week. Regulus, also known as the Heart of the Lion is the brightest star of the constellation Leo, it is said to confer great honors, authority, success, independence, and the ability to command. Take advantage while it lasts!
Thursday, September 8th
Mercury opposes Neptune at 8:27am
Mercury enters Virgo at 10:59pm
What a day to be giving a political speech! President Obama definitely could use an astrologer on staff. Even his preferred date would have been little better. At least tonight with Mercury entering Virgo, people may actually be inclined to think about what he proposes rather than the usual ideological reactions. The Moon enters Aquarius at 2:42am breaking the solemnity of its sojourn in Capricorn and adding more sparkle and pizzazz to the air. The early morning hours should be profitable for any messages from the other side such as meaningful dreams, insights, or synchronicities. Mark down any of these that you encounter as you will want to refer back to them in the future. Later in the evening watch the urge to excess – counting to 10 before clicking the send button could save you an embarrassment, regret, or apology later.
Friday, September 9th
No major aspects
We wind down the week with the Moon in Aquarius all day. It is a great day for fixing things, making corrections, and going over the details of any important projects. We feel better about things than we have in a while, and feel as if the solutions to our problems are available and workable. There’s a strong sense of ingenuity and inventiveness that can readily be put to use helping us understand the solutions to some vexing issues during the mid-morning hours of today, and we find that we can apply these insights into our everyday lives. The important thing to keep in mind that each of these solutions require a first step, so make sure that first step is meaningful, sincere, and imminent. Being able to take any first step soon makes it all that much more immediate, tangible, and genuine.
Saturday, September 10th
Venus sextiles Mars at 9:23pm
This is likely to be a fun weekend. The waxing Harvest Moon will smile down on our activities as we go about enjoying ourselves today and tomorrow. The Moon enters Pisces at 12:26, just in time to add some joie de vivre to the proceedings. During the daylight hours we go about our affairs with a persistence of intent and a sense that things will work out for the best. But the special time this weekend is this evening as Venus aligns with Mars. Our sexual energies run high and on full steam. These are not the high-falutin’ sexual energies of the fire and air signs that just generate a lot of mind games and hot air, but the down-to-earth practical energies of earth and water uniting as body and heart. If you have a loved one, or are looking to find one, these evening should be on your calendar to engage in a romantic rendezvous. Providing you do so with honesty, integrity, and truth of spirit, you may experience a depth of love and feeling that will restore your soul and feed the spirit. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Wishing you all a wonderful week!
September 4, 2011
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