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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This week’s synopsis: On Edge

Take a look at either chart below, and you’ll see that the majority of planets are sitting on the edge of a sign.

Pluto, the North Node, Mars and Mercury are at the starting edge of Capricorn

Neptune and Chiron are at the end of Aquarius

Uranus and Jupiter are at the end of Pisces

Venus is at the beginning of Scorpio

The Sun is wending its way through the end of Sagittarius

And during the week the Moon races from the beginning of Pisces and onward through to the middle of Gemini.

Do we need any more reason to understand why everyone is so edgy?  We’re all boogying the dance of our lives as if we were doing so around pools of quicksand.

It’s exciting, and sure to be memorable.  But it isn’t a whole lot of fun.

Our politics is in chaos.  Our economy is in shambles.  Our culture is in free-fall.  And our leaders are all wearing clown suits riding unicycles of inanity in this circus.

And many of us in our personal lives are dealing with extremely deep and troublesome issues.

We are all undergoing an immense transformation, and transformations are rarely easy.

But in the meantime, what we have is general chaos and confusion, and there is plenty of planetary blame to go around.

Pluto, planet of transformation is in Capricorn, the sign of government and large institutions.  It is very close to where it was in 1763.  In February of 1763, Britain and France signed the treaty of Paris ending the French and Indian/Seven Years’ War.  And then in October, after the American colonists had fought for British hegemony and threw the French off of most of the continent, King George III says to the colonists, “uh-uh, you can’t go there, nyeah, nyeah!”  This did not do much to engender British warm and fuzzies, and was one of the first acts that would eventually lead to American Independence.

Neptune, planet of religion, spirituality, and belief is in Aquarius, the sign of technology, humanity, and popular concepts.  It is very close to where it was in 1847.  1847 may not be discussed much in history classes, but 1848 (when Neptune entered Pisces) sure is!  In 1848 the Mexican-American War ended, giving the US much of the southwest, just in time for the California Gold Rush (and the state of California!)  The Seneca Falls convention in July puts women’s rights in the forefront, and revolutions swept Italy, Hungary, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Poland, Germany, and Brazil.     

Uranus, planet of revolutions, change, and higher cosmic orders, is in Pisces, the sign of sympathy, sacrifice, and spirit.  It is very close to where it was in 1927, 1843, and 1759, are all seminal times that preceded great cultural upheavals and changes in people’s lives in later years when Uranus exited Pisces and entered Aries.  In 1927 we had the Jazz Singer and the BBC is granted a charter; Bell Telephone transmits the first television signal; Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic and Pan American airways has its inaugural flight; and Gandhi, Trotsky, and Virginia Woolf all immersed in events that would drastically shape not only their lives, but many lives throughout the world.  And throughout the ‘20’s, far right meshugas was spreading all over Europe.

So is it no wonder we’re all a little bit on edge?

But where does that leave us as a culture, a people, or a planet?

Pluto’s passage through Capricorn is unlikely to leave contemporary governmental systems unscathed.  The last time Pluto was there we saw the rise of representative constitutional democracy.  We seem to be moving in the direction of greater participation of people in politics with a bewildering array of polls and propositions. 

Neptune’s entrance into Pisces has me just a teensy bit concerned.  Neptune “rules” Pisces, which is to mean that not only does its energies synch with Pisces very easily, but it the sign in which it is the most powerful.  Neptune can be wonderful for spiritual rebirth, awakenings, and transformations.  It did perform that was the last time it was in Pisces, when it gave rise to the Spiritist movement, the Rosicrucians, Theosophy, and the Golden Dawn.  But it is also a time when people, masses of people, tend to put belief ahead of reason.  And that can be a very, very, very dangerous time, especially for those who wish to keep a good head on their shoulders!

As for Uranus, we are due for a cultural change.  With the proliferation of social media and the internet, we are in the birthing stages of an immense new ability for people to be and remain in contact with each other.  It is virtually certain that new forms of entertainment will arise from this foment of new invention, and that it will drastically alter people’s lives.  It already is, as we are in every increasing danger of losing a very precious human commodity – privacy!

Stay tuned for future details as 2011 is destined to be a very interesting year!  The December 26th issue of the Flow will be dedicated to what the year looks like for each of the signs.  You won’t want to miss it!

For now, however, to the Daily Details!

Sunday, December 12th

No major aspects

Today is about as lovely a day as we’re likely to get this holiday season, so enjoy it for all it’s worth!  Get out and enjoy the spirit!  The Moon is in Pisces all day and in good harmony with Venus, planet of love and other fine affections.  It is a wonderful day to take the edge off the more wide-spread buzz and paint it in soft hues and pastels.  Sunday is good for being among others, out shopping, going to the movies, or just kicking back at home staring out the window enjoying your favorite beverage.  It is also a good day for communicating your feelings, as whatever it is you have to say will be understood easily and in the manner in which it was intended.  Even our vociferous and obstreperous politicians will be a bit more soft-spoken on the morning shows today!

Monday, December 13th

Mercury conjunct Pluto at 8:09pm

Mercury conjunct Mars at 8:10pm

Mars conjunct Pluto at 8:13pm

My friends, we have one tight-ass configuration today with Mars edging up on Pluto and Mercury rushing past both of them all within minutes of each other, and the North Node close enough to be thrown into the mix.  Talk about two days of opposite energies!  Unlike yesterday, today is filled with sharp words, aggressive attitudes, and brusque actions.  Triple aspects like this are rare, and this one is power-packed with trouble, and that’s trouble with a capital T.  Mars and Mercury meet up with each other all the time, and Mars to Pluto aspects are not all that uncommon either.  But all three of them at once is a bit much, and that’s where the trouble might come in to play.  Be careful of what you say today, because your words may have ramifications that you neither mean nor intend.  Leave no fires burning for any reason, and try to finish whatever comes up during the day, because lingering events may wind up causing havoc in the weeks to come.  I will be very surprised if our leaders behave as they should, since the aspect occurs in Capricorn, the sign of authority, government, politics, and institutions.  Watch your step and make no quick moves, at least until Wednesday when this energy dissipates, as unanticipated movements of all kinds are likely to be misinterpreted at this time. 

Tuesday, December 14th

No major aspects

Today we mostly have the after-effects of yesterday.  To top off all of yesterday’s charged energies the Moon enters Aries casting nasty square-stares at Mercury, Mars, and Pluto.  The Aries Moon does not lend itself to sitting back and going with the crowd like yesterday’s advice recommended, so today you’ll really have to judge carefully what action you want to take considering yesterday’s events.  Chances are, you are going to want to take action that is direct, simple, and cuts to the chase.  You are not likely to be much in the mood for compromise, and if you have grievances, you feel they need to be aired.  By all means express yourself (it is going to be a hard day for restraint!) but remember that others are feeling equally combative, and that you may start something that will need to be settled via other means.  Try to think ahead, try to think strategically, and above all, try to keep your thoughts focused.  Doing these things, will help you take advantage of today’s energies and help you succeed where you may have failed in the past.

Wednesday, December 15th

No major aspects

The Moon is still in Aries and in the morning is ticks off Saturn, so we are sluggish, tired, and sick and tired of all the bull.  We are really ready to board the nearest spaceship off this crazy befuddled planet and go someplace where things make more sense.  Lotsa luck!  We’re stuck, and if you can make it through the morning, we’re rewarded with a lift of the spirits in the afternoon and evening.  The worm turns, so to speak, and we feel more energetic, capable, and optimistic than we have over the past few days.  Perhaps there’s hope for Earth after all!

Thursday, December 16th

Sun squares Jupiter at 1:47pm

We’re in a much better mood as the week draws to a close, and it’s no surprise that part of the reason is the Moon entering Taurus at 10:49am.  The earlier week’s zaniness is but a lingering Ghost of Weekday’s Past, and we’re more than ready to move on.  If any action plans were hatched earlier in the week, you may have some concrete results to show for them today.  Keep nurturing them, and they may become your yellow-brick road.  For all of us, today is not a good day for shopping, as we’re liable to spend more than is wise, or make purchases that are not in our best interests with that Sun-Jupiter square.  Ease up a bit on your expectations, as this is definitely an aspect that emphasizes wants over means.  Similarly, you may want to skip the second helping of chocolate truffles at the holiday party, as calories gained under this aspect have a tendency to make you physically resemble the planet Jupiter.

Friday, December 17th

No major aspects

The Moon remains in Taurus all day, and our attention turns to our resources.  We apt today to focus on what we don’t have rather that what we do, but they are less likely to cause an idle funk than to help you develop a plan to better your financial situation.  If you are out about holiday shopping, your eye will be drawn to the practical, sensible, and useful, as opposed to that flashy LED moose hat you saw when the Moon was in Aries. And you’re also likely to find it at a better price.  The weekend before the holiday is upon us, and that puts us in a good mood no mater what we are up to.  If there’s a party or event on your calendar this weekend, enjoy!

Saturday, December 18th

Sun sextile Neptune at 2:31am

Mercury enters Sagittarius at 6:55am

Sun squares Uranus at 10:49am

The Moon enters Gemini at 7:37pm, so if you have a party to go to in the evening, the pace will pick up as the Moon gets closer to the sign of gab, chat, and gossip.  I love Gemini and have Venus and Jupiter there myself, but it’s just that you can zap them with a taser and they barely flinch, but keeping one quiet is beyond the labor of Hercules.  That combined with Mercury entering Sagittarius (party sign!) and the Sun squaring Uranus should add extra sparkle to any beverage you prefer and the topic of conversation.  Even if you don’t have anyone on your dance card tonight, there’s entertainment galore wherever you happen to be, with whomever you happen to be there with!

The week ends with a bit of a sparkler, and ushers in a new period of astrological activity.  We’ve been in a bit of a lull as far as astrological energies go, and that has created considerable doubt, stagnation, and extra work to get things accomplished.  Things begin to turn around next week and the next couple of editions of The Flow will be devoted to explaining it all in more detail. 

Next week’s edition will be devoted to a discussion of Capricorn, Yule, and Christmas.

The December 26th edition, will be devoted to a discussion of 2011 for each of the signs.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!