Tag: Sextile

Pluto and the Moon Align Harmoniously

September 9, 2024

Chart Time: Approximately 4:20 PM ET.

There’s an intense situation right now with Pluto on the 29th degree of Capricorn in the 1st House.

As you stand in front of your mirror, and focus in on your own eyeballs, you might be wondering what kind of person you’ve become or will become. 

Pluto, the God of emotional encounters, can be relentless.  In Pluto, there’s tremendous power, and it’s the type of power that can literally change your life (let’s not forget that Pluto’s reach is enough to influence an entire generation).

Wherever Pluto is, you can expect emotional experiences that rock you on a deep and personal level.  As the ruler of Scorpio, it’s his job to push for transformation, but transformation is not Pluto’s game. 

Capricorn, the grounded earth sign, is patient, reserved, and determined.  A lot of people overlook the Sea Goat because he’s methodical, slow, and steady, but believe you me, he’s got a plan. 

In the first house, we’re being challenged.  The crises is with the self  as exterior experiences begin to push and pull us in all directions.  At this time, despite your confidence and self-awareness, your patience is going to be tested.

Directly or indirectly, you can expect your determination, your focus, and your discipline to be tested.

Remember, like Capricorn, grounded and steady is the way forward.  Keep your emotions in check to ward off the tailspin.  Capricorn is cunning like a fox.

Trust your plan and have confidence in yourself.

Wow, that was intense!

Today in Pennsylvania, it was beautiful and sunny, and I expect tonight’s sky to be clear and starry.

The vibe is set this evening in the  mutable fire of Sagittarius as the waxing crescent moon is visibly lit at 37%.

Pluto’s harmoniously sextile with the Moon in the 10th house finally shows us that a lot of what we’re dealing with has to do with our career choices and our reputation with the public.

The Moon is cozy, and relationships are light-hearted and easy-going.  The light of the Moon delivers waves of optimism, and we’re excited.

This is exactly what we needed.  As the cool night air gives us a break from the late summer heat, we can think a little better, and suddenly, we realize we knew what we were doing all along.

Sagittarius is a spirited and freedom loving sign.  As a balance to Pluto in Capricorn, the Moon in Sagittarius is the perfect remedy.

Not everyone walks the beaten path, and for some people, the preservation of freedom can be a lifelong journey.

That’s what I see right now.  An individual with principles.  Someone who might not exactly know what they want, but they know what’s important to them.  If they’re free from outside influence, they’ll eventually find what they’ve been searching for. 

And, it will be worth it.

Enjoy this evening; the pressure is off.

The Finger of Fate

Apparently, it’s very rare. It has been known as the Finger of God, or the Finger of Fate, and in astrology circles, we call it a Yod. A Yod looks like an isosceles triangle, and it’s formed by three points, or the placements of three planets.

The Yod is what I noticed second. It was really the sextile between Venus and Mars that I was looking at first, so, let’s start with Venus and Mars.

When two planets are 60 degrees apart, the aspect they form is called a sextile. A sextile between Venus and Mars means that both planets are in perfect harmony. And, this is good because Mars is in Libra in the 11th House. Libra is the sign of balance and harmony, and with Mars there we have this energy that’s calling for an active pursuit or an aggressive approach to bringing balance and harmony into our lives.

This is almost like saying we definitely need this right now, and it’s way over due. Mars is giving us the green light or the go ahead to go after whatever is going to bring stability to our lives. And, because the planet and sign are both in the 11th House, we know the future is on the line. This is about getting active so that you’re in the right places to meet the right people-the type of people who can make your dreams and wishes become a reality.

How beautiful it is as well that Mars is in sextile with Venus, because Venus, the planet of love is giving her blessings. She is saying she understands the aggressive action of Mars, and she knows that it’s out of love that he’s doing what needs to be done.

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Venus in Leo blends this love energy with the passionate fires of emotion. Venus is calling for the spotlight, and to be the center of attention. She asking that we pursue creative endeavors and building our lives around what truly makes us happy. In the 9th House, there’s definitely travel involved, maybe to a foreign nation. There could also be some type spiritual pursuit or long journey involved. Sometimes, for growth, it’s absolutely necessary for us to step outside of our comforts zones. It’s okay to be noticed. It’s okay for people to see you.

So, this is what’s going on at the base of this triangle, or Yod. Mars and Venus connect to none other than, Neptune in Pisces in the 4th House at the top, and wow! This is major energy here that I feel is calling for a religious retreat, or a spiritual journey almost at the level of a pilgrimage. Wow.

The 4th House is the house governing home, and the 9th House is long journeys and traveling, so, there are two ways of looking at this. I’m seeing either the need to leave the home, to venture out and go after what you need to bring harmony and balance to your home and life, or, this might be the power to have this experience at home.

It could be something involving philosophical pursuits or studying that leads to an almost enlightening experience or connection to one’s higher self. Sometimes we think the 9th House automatically means we have to travel physically, but long journeys could also be spiritual in nature. It could be someone’s journey through graduate school, or maybe a project you’ve been working on for a long time that’s finally starting to unfold or blossom.

As always, the energy is neutral. How you decided to use it determines weather or not it’s perceived as good, but then again, who is anyone to judge us? Follow your heart if it’s possible.

Now, Mars and Venus are in sextile, and because they form this Yod, they’re also both in aspect with Neptune. Venus and Mars are in Quincunx with Neptune. That’s an aspect that’s formed when two planets are 150 degrees apart. There is potential here, and the keyword is expansion.