Full Moon in Virgo...

on March 20 at 5.10am in Kilmore.

The days around a Full Moon are traditionally ones where emotions are heightened, and also when a new awareness of situations comes into consciousness.  Always remember that the Moon is at it's brightest at a Full Moon, so symbolically this suggests the areas affected by this type of lunation will be at it's brightest or most conscious as well.

This lunation falls on the Virgo/Pisces axis, so it is important to look at which houses in your own birth chart will be activated by it.

The closest aspect that I can see as part of this Full Moon is the square to the nodal axis... this suggests a turning point in our emotional connections and support networks.

Mercury Opposing Retrograde Uranus...

starts on October 2 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on October 3 at 12.23am in Kilmore, leaves on October 3.  Mercury at 28 degrees and 10 minutes of Virgo, retrograde Uranus at 28 degrees and 10 minutes of Pisces.

A roller-coast ride is what I think of when I see this combination!  A lightning bolt too.... :).

It is important to keep a very open mind during this time because the information (Mercury) that comes our way is likely to be unexpected or be unusual (Uranus)... because of the involvement through the opposition aspect it is likely happen in a bit of a jarring way.  However, it is likely to help let go of outworn ways of thinking and to open up exciting new possibilities!

Mercury also represents our mind, so it may simply be that we come to a sudden realisation about a certain person or situation in our lives as represented by our birth chart. 

As usual look at where this aspect is falling in your birth chart to get a feel for what or who may be involved.  Look at which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp) and Uranus (one with Aquarius on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Virgo or Pisces then you may be especially sensitive to this transit.

Mercury Opposing Retrograde Jupiter...

starts on October 1 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on October 2 in Kilmore at 8.36am, leaves on October 2.  Mercury at 27 degrees of Virgo, retrograde Jupiter at 27 degrees of Pisces.

Yippee... Mercury and Jupiter connecting is generally a good reason to be feeling optimistic and at least a little bit happier about life and the people in it.

Mercury represents the way we connect with others and our general thinking/attitude (as well as young people), while Jupiter represents where our luck is found and opportunity - as well as where our boundaries may be lacking!

The opposition brings a new level of awareness and possibly a turning point in the people and situations represented by these planets.

As usual, look at where this aspect is falling and which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp), and Jupiter (ones with Sagittarius or Pisces on the cusp) in order to get a feel for what or who may be prominent right now.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Virgo or Pisces then you may be more sensitive than others to this transit.

Sun Opposing Retrograde Uranus...

starts on September 21 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on September 22 at 2.58am in Kilmore, leaves on September 23. 

As mentioned in my previous post, the Sun accents and lights up whatever it touches, and in this case it is the erratic, exciting and unpredictable Uranus making this a period of time where you can 'expect the unexpected'!

As usual, look at where this aspect is falling in order to get a feel for what or who may be involved, and remember that oppositions usually involve at least one other person.

Also look at which houses are ruled by the Sun (one with Leo on the cusp), and Uranus (one with Aquarius on the cusp) to get a feel for what or who may be involved.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Virgo and/or Pisces then you may be more sensitive than others to this transit.

Sun Opposing Retrograde Jupiter...

starts on September 20 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on September 21 at 9.36pm in Kilmore, leaves on September 22.  Sun at 28 degrees and 23 minutes of Virgo, retrograde Jupiter at 28 degrees and 23 minutes of Pisces.

The Sun acts like a trigger in the skies.... or a bit like a magnifying glass: whatever it touches tends to be activated or gains prominence!

Jupiter recently went back into Pisces, suggesting that we all have a second chance at the opportunities that this planet in this sign brings us, depending on our own personal birth charts.

The opposition is an aspect that associated with awareness... particularly in relation to something or someone that came into our lives when the two planets were last conjunct.  In this case, the Sun and Jupiter were last conjunct early in March 2010 at about 9 degrees of Pisces.

So, by looking at where these aspects fall we can get a better idea of what or who will reach a turning point through awareness, and will most likely involve at least one other person since the opposition is also an aspect of 'relationship'.

Also look at which houses are ruled by the Sun (house with Leo on the cusp), and Jupiter (ones with Sagittarius or Pisces on the cusp) in order to get a feel for what or who may be involved.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Virgo and/or Pisces then you may be more sensitive than others to this transit.

Mercury goes Direct...

today in Kilmore at 9.09am at 5 degrees and 21 minutes of Virgo.

At long last!  Mercury is going direct (obviously I'm not a fan of it being retrograde).

Even though Mercury is going direct now, it may take a few days for things to settle down into some type of normality while Mercury picks up a bit of speed and momentum, however it may take a few weeks for things to return totally to normal (we have to wait until Mercury goes forward again to the point where it started it's backwards journey).

We can expect the people and situations represented by Mercury to begin stabilising and become more reliable.   As usual look to see where Mercury is travelling and which houses are ruled by it (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp) in order to get a feel for what or who these may be.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Virgo, then you may be especially sensitive to this energy.  Gemini people may also feel this way.-

New Moon in Virgo...

today at 8.30pm at 15 degrees and 40 minutes of Virgo.

The time around a New Moon is generally one of making a fresh start, particularly in relation to the sign that it falls in... in this case Virgo.  The search for purity, perfection and/or a practical way of working with things are all themes linked with this sign.

Also, look at where this lunation is falling in your birth chart to get a feel for where you can make a personal fresh start.  For example, I have it falling in my 4th House, so I can think about how or what I would like to change about myself at a deep level and/or how a fresh start with family members could be approached.  Of course there are many ways in which this could be experience, these are just examples.

Looking at the aspects coming along with this New Moon you will see that the retrograde Mercury is part of the lunation... suggesting that you can expect to change something about a new project that comes into your life now at some stage later on down the track.  You may change your mind, or someone else could, about the situation.  The trine from the Nodes and Pluto bode well for support and progress with our endeavours.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Virgo, this New Moon is likely to be especially significant for you.

Sun Conjunct Retrograde Mercury...

starts on September 3 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on the same day at 10.35pm in Kilmore, leaves on September 4.  Both at 10 degrees and 54 minutes of Virgo.

The conjunction of the Sun and Mercury is part of the retrograde cycle of Mercury, and highlights the Mercury themes and people in our lives.  It is important during this time to NOT jump to conclusions and have patience because the information we are getting may be incorrect or misinterpreted, or the person involved simply confused or uncertain.

As usual, look at where this conjunction is happening to get a feel for what or who may be involved, and also which houses are ruled by the Sun (one with Leo on it) and Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp).  If you have personal planets and/or points in Virgo then you may feel this conjunction more than others.

Sun Trine Retrograde Pluto...

starts on August 25 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on August 26 in Kilmore at 3.12pm, leaves on August 27.  Sun at 2 degrees and 52 minutes of Virgo, retrograde Pluto at 2 degrees and 52 minutes of Capricorn.

This is a nice energy to have, as it suggests that we will be able to access the power, strength and support that is around us, as represented by Pluto in our birth charts.  The Sun accents and highlights whatever it touches in the birth chart, and the trine is a flowing energy that suggests easier access than usual to whatever is involved and represented by the planets that form this aspect.

As usual look at where this aspect falls in your birth chart to get a feel for what or who may flow more smoothly than usual and in what areas you can expect a deeper understanding... also look at which houses are ruled by the Sun (one with Leo on the cusp) and Pluto (one with Scorpio on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Virgo or Capricorn you may be especially sensitive to this transit.

Sun enters Virgo...

today in Kilmore at 3.27pm.

The Sun changing signs is usually felt because it means a change in what is being 'lit up' in our birth charts!  The move from Leo into Virgo is quite dramatic because Leo is so different from Virgo.  Look to see which house cusp has Virgo on it to get a feel for what and/or who is likely to more prominent than usual over the next few weeks while the Sun travels through this sign.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Virgo, you can expect the themes represented by them to also be highlighted.

Mercury goes Retrograde...

today in Kilmore at 5.59am at 19 degrees and 3 minutes of Virgo.

Timing is everything... i.e. I wonder who chose election day here in Australia!

Anyway, Mercury, the planet associated with communication, data, connecting with others and information in general turns around and appears to go backwards this morning.  Symbolically, this can mean that all of these matters will 'regress' or become more difficult than usual to deal with.  Traditionally this is not the best time to sign anything or to make a final decision; however, it is excellent for researching your options!

So, from now until Mercury goes direct on September 12, it may be best to avoid making a final commitment.  If you desperately have important paperwork to sign, etc, just be prepared for the whole process to be drawn out, or for the situation to change... or for someone to change their mind.

To get an idea for what or who may be involved look to see which houses are ruled by Mercury in your birth chart... ie, houses with Gemini or Virgo on the cusps.  Also see which house this planet is travelling through.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Virgo, you may be especially sensitive to this retrograde period.

Mercury Trine Retrograde Pluto...

starts on July 30 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on July 30 at 8.04pm in Kilmore, leaves on July 31.  Mercury at 3 degrees and 17 minutes of Virgo, retrograde Pluto at 3 degrees and 17 minutes of Capricorn.

Mercury represents the style in which we connect and communicate with the world around us, whilst Pluto is associated with depth and emotions, as well as uncovering the 'truth'.  The trine aspect is an easygoing one that generally helps the energies work together productively and removes barriers to progress that were a problem in the past.

By looking at where this aspect is falling in your birth chart you can get a feel for what and/or who may be flowing more smoothly than usual and where you can expect progress.  You can also get a feel for where you can gain a deeper rapport and understanding that goes beyond simple logic.

Also look to which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp) and Pluto (one with Scorpio on the cusp) to get a feel for where you can expect progress.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Virgo and/or Capricorn you may be more sensitive than others to this transit.

Mercury enters Virgo...

today in Kilmore at 7.43am.

Mercury loves being in Virgo... since it rules this sign!  To me, this suggests that the people and situations represented by this planet will be more comfortable than usual and easy to deal with because of this.

In a general sense, Mercury represents our thinking, our ability to connect with the world around us - therefore communication, writing, phone calls, etc.  It also represents youth and also change.


So, by looking at which house Mercury is travelling through you can get a feel for where you can expect change and/or news.  Also look to see which houses are ruled by this planet (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp) to see where you can expect people and/or situations represented by them, to be more comfortable and easier to deal with.  News and/or changes around them are also likely.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Virgo then you can expect a busier period than usual while Mercury travels through this sign.

Venus Trine Retrograde Pluto...

starts on July 13 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on July 14 at 3.55am in Kilmore, leaves on July 15.  Venus at 3 degrees and 39 minutes of Virgo, retrograde Pluto at 3 degrees and 39 minutes of Capricorn.

Venus, the planet of relationships, pleasure and socialising connecting with Pluto, the planet associated with depth, emotions and transformation through the easy-going trine bodes well for the situations and relationships represented by these energies in your birth chart.

It seems that this combination offers the opportunity to deepen ties with a certain person, or to improve your understanding of the areas of life or situations represented by these planets.

As usual, look to see which houses these planets are in and which ones they ruled to get a feel for what or who may be involved.  Venus rules the houses with Taurus/Libra on the cusps, Pluto rules the house with Scorpio on it.

If you have personal planets or points in Virgo or Capricorn then you are likely to be more sensitive than others to this energy.

Venus enters Virgo...

today at 9.32pm in Kilmore.

Venus, the planet associated with our relating skills, pleasure and luck moving from the fiery and outgoing Leo into the more mellow, practical and earthy sign of Virgo is a huge shift in focus for this planet.  It seems that all of a sudden the people and situations represented by this planet in our birth charts will move from being extravagent to practical!

So if we look to see which house Venus is travelling through it seems that we will be luckier than usual with the people and situations represented by them. 

By looking to see which houses are ruled by Venus (ones with Taurus or Libra on the cusp), we can see which areas of life, and people, are likely to shift from being fixed, pleasure-seeking and/or stubborn and move more towards being practical, helpful and/or flexible.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Virgo, then you are likely to experience a period of relative ease and harmony.

Mercury Square Saturn...

starts on June 24 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 25 at 4.33am in Kilmore, leaves on June 25.  Mercury at 28 degrees and 21 minutes of Gemini, Saturn at 28 degrees and 21 minutes of Virgo.

Mercury is the planet associated with communicating in whatever form gets your message across, and being in Gemini we are all probably doing more than our fair share of multitasking the way we get our message across!  Saturn usually brings up serious matters that we have to work hard at, but also brings long-lasting rewards for our efforts.

The connection of these two planets through the square suggests a bit of stress and/or struggle between the two energies, and then a turning point being reached.  It seems that there may be a serious decision or perhaps a communication blockage that needs attention now, as well a change in attitude or understanding (which is likely to be the key to successfully handling this matter).

As usual, look to see where this aspect is falling to get a feel for what or who may be at odds... as well as looking at the houses ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp), and Saturn (ones with Capricorn or Aquarius on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Gemini and/or Virgo, then you are likely to feel this energy more strongly than others.

Sun Square Saturn...

starts on June 18 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 19 at 11.18pm in Kilmore, leaves on June 21.  Sun at 28 degrees and 9 minutes of Gemini, Saturn at 28 degrees and 9 minutes of Virgo.

The Sun tends to energies whatever it touches and highlights and acts as a 'trigger' for some of the longer term energies that are around.  In this case, the Sun accentuates Saturn.

Because the aspect between the Sun and Saturn is a square, this suggests tension - but a turning point... sometimes the only way we get motivated enough to do something about a situation is when it annoys us enough to do something about it!  That situation that causes us enough annoyance is likely to be something or someone represented by Saturn in our birth charts (look to see where it is travelling, and also which houses have Capricorn or Aquarius on the cusp to get an idea).

The square is a waning one, so we may need a shift in attitude to the people and situations involved in order to make progress.

As usual, look to see where this aspect is falling in your birth chart and which houses are ruled by the planets in order to get a feel for what, or who, may need a new attitude or approach.  If you have personal planets and/or points in Gemini and/or Virgo then you are likely to feel this energy more than others.

Mars Trine Retrograde Pluto...

entering on June 14 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 15 at 10.12pm in Kilmore, leaves on June 17.  Mars at 4 degrees and 22 minutes of Virgo, retrograde Pluto at 4 degrees and 22 minutes of Capricorn.

People and situations represents by Pluto in our birth charts can do with the some help, and this trine from Mars is likely to be a lifeline!

These are both quite powerful planets in different ways and working together through this aspect gives us all an opportunity to make progress, particularly with our Pluto themes.  By looking at where this aspect is falling in your birth chart you can get a feel for where you can expect to make headway and to gain support.  Also look to see which houses are ruled by Mars (house cusp with Aries on it), and Pluto (cusp with Scorpio on it).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Virgo and/or Capricorn then you are likely to feel this aspect more strongly than others.

Mercury Square Mars...

starts on June 11 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on the same day at 11.27pm in Kilmore, leaves on June 12.  Mercury at 2 degrees and 15 minutes of Gemini, Mars at 2 degrees and 15 minutes of Virgo.

Well, if you have been holding anything back (or someone else in your life has), then this energy is likely to mean that everyone will be speaking their mind!  With this combination of Mercury, the planet of communication in a dynamic aspect with Mars, not known for diplomacy, I would think that we will all be challenged by how things are 'put out there'.

The square aspect is generally one where you can expect a turning point, even though it is likely to be a bit stressful!

As usual, look to see which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp) and Mars (ones with Aries or Scorpio on the cusp) in order to get a feel for what you are likely to be verbally fired up about (and where you can also expect a change).

If you have personal planets or points in Gemini and/or Virgo then you are likely to notice this transit more strongly than others.

Mercury Trine Saturn...

enters on June 8 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 9 at 9.14am in Kilmore, leaves on June 10.  Mercury at 27 degrees and 54 minutes of Taurus, Saturn at 27 degrees and 54 minutes of Virgo.

Mercury moving through the solid, practical and earthy sign of Taurus suggests that the way we communicate with others will be pretty direct.  Saturn is finally making its' final way out of Virgo, suggesting that we can all expect situations represented by this planet to be successfully negotiated and worked through.

The connection of Mercury and Saturn through the trine is usually a good one, in that it is a great opportunity for long-term planning, serious discussions and for attending to important paperwork.  Look to see where this trine is falling and which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini and Virgo on them) and Saturn (ones with Capricorn and Aquarius on the cusp) in order to get a feel for what or who will respond well to this energy.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Taurus or Virgo, then you are likely to feel this energy as being especially strong.