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30 December, 2023
Solar activity was low, with a few C-class flares and background flux near or at C-class levels. Six designated sunspot groups were present on the visible solar disk. Region 3533 (N14W52, Dao/beta) produced a C9.7 flare at 29/0754 UTC, but underwent steady decay throughout most of the period. Region 3534 (S13E30, Dao/beta) experienced minor growth followed by some decay. The remaining regions underwent decay or were little changed. Region 3530 (N06W77, Dao/beta) began to rotate to the limb and could not be analyzed accurately due to severe foreshortening. However, it was somewhat unstable as it produced a C6.5 flare at 29/2017 UTC.
The solar kp index is quiet, with no changes to retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently above average, making retrograde effects moderately increased.
Solar wind parameters were indicative of mild to moderate enhancements in the IMF. These were likely due to anticipated CME arrivals near Earth. Total IMF strength varied and ranged mainly from 5 to 11 nT, while the Bz component underwent primarily weak deviations. Solar wind speed steadily declined from ~425 km/s to just under 350 km/s before ending the period at about 375 km/s. The phi angle was positive until near 29/1134 UTC when it deflected into a negative sector.
There is a 25% chance of solar activity, with a 1% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
The waning moon is currently in Leo, at 15 degrees, 14' 14", at a velocity of 12.09 degrees per day.
The Waning Gibbous moon is currently 17.8 days old. It is 403339.11 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 11:58:05, 11 Jan, 2024. The next full moon is at 17:54:43, 25 Jan, 2024.
Planetary Information
The Sun
The Sun is in Capricorn
The Sun is at 08 Cap 16' 12", and is 147106591km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Leo
The Moon is at 15 Leo 14' 14", and is 401873km away and receding.
Moon Is In Leo
Well, well, well, stellar voyagers! You might want to tighten your space boots because the Moon has sashayed into the glitzy constellation of Leo, and things are about to get cosmically spicy! If you're scratching your head thinking, "What on Earth...or rather, what in Space does that mean?" Let me simplify it for you. Our beloved Moon, that celestial diva, is currently residing 401,743.642879055 kilometers away in Leo’s celestial palace. Yes, I did the math, and no, you don't need to double-check it. Just trust my inner Neil deGrasse Tyson. Now, imagine the Moon wearing a flamboyant lion's mane and belting out Elton John tunes from the top of the universe. That's the kind of energy we're dealing with. It's a cosmic Broadway show up there, and we're all invited to watch... and participate! Leo, the king of the astrological jungle, is known for its dynamic charisma, creative prowess, and a tiny bit of egocentricity. So, under this lunar influence, expect emotions to be as dramatic as a telenovela. You may feel the urge to roar your feelings from the rooftops—or heck, even write a sci-fi opera about them. And hey, if your emotions start feeling more bloated than a sumo astronaut after a zero-gravity all-you-can-eat buffet, remember - it's OK! It’s just the Moon doing some method acting in the role of Leo. Embrace it. Channel that inner drama queen. Sing your heart out at the next karaoke night. Paint that abstract masterpiece. Ask out that cute barista at the coffee shop. The universe has got your back! So, buckle up, space cadets. This lunar-Leo combo is serving us a slice of life sprinkled with extra glitter, drama, and a side of bravado. And remember, if it all gets too much, just do what I do – take a deep breath, grab some herbal tea (or a cosmic margarita), and remind yourself: "The Moon's in Leo. Strap in, enjoy the ride, and don't take life too seriously!" It’s all just part of this wild cosmic journey we're on. Until next time, cosmic voyagers. Stay groovy, stay nerdy, and keep looking up!
Mercury
Mercury is in Sagittarius
Mercury is retrograde at 22 Sag 51' 01", moving backwards at 0.48 degrees per day, and is 111587333km away and receding.
Mercury Is In Sagittarius
Mercury in Sagittarius: The Galactic Hitchhiker's Guide
Alright Astro-nerds, buckle up! Our favorite celestial speedster, Mercury, has just entered the sprawling cosmos of Sagittarius. You know what that means... it's time to dust off your telescopes, pull out your calculators, and prepare for some cosmic calculus!
Imagine if Spock and Indiana Jones had a baby, and that baby was a planet – that's Mercury in Sagittarius. It's all about merging precision with adventure, and logic with unbounded curiosity. It's an astrological bromance between the meticulous planner and the daring explorer.
While Mercury loves to be the cosmic fact-checker, Sagittarius is busy dreaming about what lies beyond the final frontier. Now, while scientist in me is saying "Hold on, let's verify those facts first," the hippie in me is saying, "Dude, just go with it!" This is the perfect time to put on your space goggles and take a wild ride through the quantum foam. Just remember to keep your reason at hand, we wouldn’t want to get lost in a black hole of misinformation now, would we?
Mercury in Sagittarius is like a cosmic debate club meeting. Expect passionate discussions, enthusiastic ideas, and perhaps a few heated arguments. But remember, this isn't the time to go full Klingon on each other. Let's appreciate the diversity in our interstellar viewpoints. And for goodness' sake, engage your mental filters before you engage your warp drives. We are, after all, creatures of intellect, not emotion...right?
Let's talk archers and explorers for a moment. Sagittarius, the cosmic Robin Hood, inspires us to aim for the stars. With Mercury acting as your celestial GPS, the possibilities are as limitless as the multiverse itself. Whether you're pondering about quantum physics, planning an expedition to the kitchen (the final frontier during a pandemic), or simply looking for a new career in astrobiology, this is the time to broaden your horizons.
So, fellow cosmic travelers, during this Mercury in Sagittarius transit, let’s remember to be kind, be curious, and always... always triple-check your calculations. We wouldn’t want to end up in the wrong galaxy, would we?
Venus
Venus is in Sagittarius
Venus is prograde at 00 Sag 30' 10", moving at 1.21 degrees per day, and is 175171713km away and receding.
Venus Is In Sagittarius
Greetings, Cosmic Voyagers! We need to have a little chat about Venus, the planet of love and money, currently doing a samba in Sagittarius. Now, I know what you're thinking – "Venus, samba, Sagittarius...sounds like a science fiction disco!" And you're not entirely wrong. With Venus in Sagittarius, we’re all suddenly feeling the pull of the adventurer, the explorer, the daredevil. It's like we've been given a cosmic permission slip to ditch our old routines and worn-out relationships and trade them in for shiny, new experiences that make us feel like we're on an episode of Star Trek. But remember, folks, this isn't just about romantic love. Venus is also about the love we have for life. And right now, everything is looking bigger, brighter, and more attractive than a supernova explosion. However, don't let this celestial enchantment fool you. Not everything that glitters is gold, especially when viewed through a telescope. In terms of romance, Venus in Sagittarius could be the equivalent of a sci-fi plot twist. You might find love in the most unexpected places - like a book club discussing quantum physics, or even during a time-traveling adventure (okay, maybe not the latter, but you get the idea). The point is, keep your heart open, but don't forget to pack your skeptic's glasses along with your rose-colored ones. Now, I must add a word of caution here. Sagittarius is known for its risk-taking, and this applies to financial matters too. With Venus here, you might feel the urge to empty your wallet faster than a black hole can swallow a star. So, unless you're investing in a wormhole to another galaxy (or perhaps a more earthly adventure), try to keep your spending in check. In summary, with Venus in Sagittarius, it's time to boldly go where no man, woman, or genderless alien has gone before...just remember to bring your common sense along for the journey. Stay stellar!
Mars
Mars is in Sagittarius
Mars is prograde at 26 Sag 01' 20", moving at 0.74 degrees per day, and is 363379933km away and approaching.
Mars Is In Sagittarius
Red Rover, Red Rover, Send Mars Right Over!
Hey star gazers! Guess who's crashed the celestial party? It's Mars, and he's just strutted into Sagittarius' territory, like a space cowboy with a swagger in his step. You know how Mars is - always the life of the party, turning heads, and stirring things up. And Sagittarius, well, let's just say he doesn't mind a bit of chaos.
Now, I'm not saying we're all about to transform into Indiana Jones overnight, but with Mars in Sagittarius, you might feel the urge to don a fedora and whip and start exploring old ruins. Or, at least, make a daring dash to the grocery store for that exotic fruit you can't pronounce.
This transit is all about pushing boundaries and expanding horizons - it's like we've all been given a free pass to the Universal theme park and told to go wild. Sure, there's a risk of going overboard. You know, like signing up for a salsa class and then buying all the sparkly outfits, even though you've never danced a step in your life. But hey, life is short, and Mars in Sagittarius is all about finding your groove, even if it's a little out there.
And speaking of "out there," this is the perfect time to take that trip you've been dreaming of. Not a lazy beach holiday, though. No, this is about expanding your mind and heart, connecting with different cultures, and getting lost in the maze of life. Of course, if budget or lockdowns are a concern, remember that exploration isn't always about jetting off to far-flung places. Pick up a book on a new subject, learn to cook a foreign cuisine, or binge-watch a docu-series on quantum physics. The universe is vast, and there's always something new to discover.
So, pack your bags (literal or metaphorical), because this Mars in Sagittarius transit is about to take us on a wild adventure. Strap in, folks! It's going to be a fun ride!
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 05 Tau 34' 56", moving backwards at 0 degrees per day, and is 666667550km away and receding.
Jupiter Is In Taurus
Jupiter in Taurus: A Cosmic Comedy
Good news, star gazers! Our jolly giant Jupiter has set up camp in the chill pasture of Taurus. Now, this may seem like a strange pairing, like pineapple on pizza or socks with sandals, but trust me it's a match made in the cosmos. It's like a cosmic buddy cop movie - Jupiter, the wise-cracking planet of wisdom, and Taurus, the no-nonsense bull sign. Together, they're reminding us that we don't need to be Indiana Jones searching for the Holy Grail. The answers are right there within us. Probably somewhere between the spleen and appendix, I reckon.
This celestial combo is a bit like a motivational coach with a whip (don't worry, Jupiter's whip is metaphorical). It's time to dust off those dreams you've been hoarding in your mental attic, make a to-do list, and start ticking off those items. Think of it as spring cleaning for your life goals. But remember, Rome wasn't built in a day, unless you're playing Civilization on easy mode. Thanks to Taurus' patient and bull-headed charm, you'll take your time and do it right.
Now let's talk money, honey! While Jupiter is like your cool, lottery-winning uncle, Taurus is more of a sensible savings account. These two together could yield some serious financial gains. So, if you've been thinking about investing in a collection of vintage Star Wars action figures, now might be your chance. But don't go wild! Taurus is known to be a bit of an indulgent party animal and Jupiter, well, he's not exactly known for his restraint. Keep your impulses in check, or you might end up with a room full of Jar Jar Binks figurines... and nobody wants that.
So buckle up, space cadets! Jupiter in Taurus is here to remind us that wisdom isn't always found in a library or at the bottom of a pint. Sometimes it's just about looking within, making a plan, and taking it slow. May the force...err I mean, the cosmic energy be with you!
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 03 Pis 05' 30", moving at 0.09 degrees per day, and is 1536583920km away and receding.
Saturn Is In Pisces
Alright, my astro-nerd friends! Saturn is currently cozying up with Pisces, and is about as far from us as the number of times you've lost your glasses in your own home: a whopping 1536513569.632282734km away! And guess what? Saturn's doing the cosmic hokey pokey and turning itself around - it's currently moving prograde. Now, when Saturn decides to bunk with our dreamy friend Pisces, it's like inviting a meticulous, rule-abiding librarian into a room full of abstract art and interpretive dances. It's that moment in a sci-fi movie where the scientist is faced with a mystical artifact and can't help but whip out a clipboard. It might feel a bit weird, but trust me, it's a stellar opportunity (pun intended)! Saturn, the ultimate celestial life coach, is going to help transform your daydreams into reality. You know that novel you've been idly fantasizing about during boring meetings? Or that business you've wanted to start? Well, it's time to stop dreaming and start planning. Grab a pen and paper because Saturn in Pisces is about to give you a strategy session! But let me warn you, this transit isn't all sunshine and rainbow unicorns. Saturn is like that nosy neighbor who always seems to pop up when you least expect them. It might feel a little intrusive, especially when it starts prodding at your deepest dreams. But remember, sometimes that annoying neighbor has the best gardening tips. So, open the door and listen to what Saturn has to say - it might be more useful than you think. Now, with Saturn poking around in Pisces, the realm of sleep and dreams, we might find ourselves counting sheep more often. If you're feeling restless or anxious, take a chill pill - literally. Meditate, go for a walk, take a nap (and keep that dream journal handy!). And hey, maybe even hit the hay a little earlier. There's plenty of cosmic wisdom to be gleaned from these nocturnal visits, so put on your coziest PJs and let the starry lullaby of Saturn in Pisces guide you to sweet dreams and even sweeter realities.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 19 Tau 25' 23", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 2835292788km away and receding.
Uranus Is In Taurus
Uranus In Taurus: Ride the Bull or Get the Horns
Alright folks, buckle up and put on your geek glasses because things are about to get astronomical. The 2835233943.458848476km-away rebel of the solar system, Uranus, has shimmied its way into the sign of Taurus, and boy, it's like watching Spock try to convince Captain Kirk to ditch the Enterprise for a Prius. Change is on the horizon, my friends, and Taurus, bless its stubborn little heart, is clinging onto the status quo like a cat to a curtain during a vacuuming session.
Now, we all know Taurus has a thing for the moolah. Loves it, worships it, probably has a secret shrine dedicated to it in the closet. But with Uranus in town, the bull's gonna have to learn how to surf on Bitcoin or something because the traditional ways of handling money are about to be as outdated as dial-up internet.
We're talking major reboots in banking, the stock market partying like it's 1929, and the emergence of currencies so new they make cryptocurrencies look like ancient relics. It's like the financial equivalent of swapping your comfortable old sneakers for a pair of hover boots.
But don't panic. This isn't a sci-fi movie where the robots end up enslaving humanity. Uranus is here to help. To liberate us from the shackles of debt, taxes, and that soul-crushing mortgage. Sure, it's going to feel a bit like trying to do yoga on a rollercoaster at first, but trust me, it's for the best.
So, let go of your materialistic anxieties, embrace the changes, and remember: even if the ride gets bumpy, you're not just surviving...you're boldly going where no one has gone before.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 25 Pis 03' 06", moving at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 4504892626km away and receding.
Neptune Is In Pisces
Well, howdy folks! Ol' Neptune has done moseyed its way into Pisces, and let me tell you, it's stirring up more than just cosmic dust. Now, I know what you're thinking - "Neptune? Isn't that some 4.5 billion kilometers away?" You're right! But in the grand orchestra of the stars, it plays its own tune, my friends. Neptune in Pisces is like a cosmic fog machine, churning out a cloud of emotion and spirit that's thicker than the plot of a telenovela. We're talking deep, introspective stuff here, the kind that makes you question why you ever argued about whether ‘firefly’ should have gotten another season (it should have, by the way). Suddenly, you're seeing the universe in HD clarity and realizing that unity, not division, is the real gold at the end of the rainbow. This cosmic get-together is less of a hoedown and more of a spiritual huddle, a big ol' celestial brainstorming session. It's got us looking inward, finding our gifts and talents, and pondering how we can use them for the greater good. So, whether you're the next Einstein or can juggle fruit while riding a unicycle, there's a place for you in this cosmic plan! And while Neptune's hanging out in the Pisces hot tub, why not dip your toes into some spiritual exploration? Learn to meditate, build a zen garden, or maybe start speaking to your houseplants - they're better listeners than most people. And remember, the universe isn't just on your side, it's cheering you on! So, in the immortal words of Captain Malcolm Reynolds, "We're all just floating in the black, folks. Might as well make the most of it." Neptune in Pisces is giving us all the nudge we need to do just that. So, get out there, find your unique contribution, and let's make this a universe worth living in!
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is prograde at 29 Cap 18' 15", moving at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 5361065300km away and receding.
Pluto Is In Capricorn
Pluto in Capricorn: A Trek through the Stars
Greetings, star voyagers! Today, we're warping into the deep, cosmic world of Pluto in Capricorn. Now, I know what you're thinking - "Oh no, not another celestial body influencing my life!" But don't panic! You won't need a Vulcan nerve pinch to get through this.
Picture this: you're at the helm of the Starship Enterprise and Captain Picard orders warp speed towards Capricorn, only to find Pluto hanging out there, some 5,361,042,373.941276 kilometers away. (Yeah, that's precise, thanks to my nerdy side.) And guess what? It's moving prograde! Or in non-astrogeek terms, forward. Now, let's translate this cosmic event into something relevant for us earthlings.
Both Pluto and Capricorn are like the Borg of the zodiac - focused, driven, and a tad too serious. They're all about success and power, which can be great unless it means assimilating everyone else's viewpoints in the process. Remember, resistance is not futile! It's okay to listen to others' ideas and not just your own. We don't need any more cosmic dictators!
Now, here's where it gets interesting. Pluto is a bit like a cosmic Mr. Clean. It wants us to ditch our negative patterns that are as outdated as shoulder pads on a Starfleet uniform. Sure, this might mean some constructive destruction, like when the Enterprise had to blow up a few rogue Borg cubes. So, be deliberate about what you're destroying in your life. You wouldn't want to accidentally jettison the warp core now, would you?
So, buckle up, fellow star travelers. It's going to be a fascinating voyage with our far-out friend, Pluto, in the driver's seat. And remember, in the immortal words of Mr. Spock: "Live long and prosper."
Current Planetary Aspects
Current Planetary Positions
The Sun
Sun Trine Jupiter
Today should be a fortunate day for you. Your confidence and optimism are high. Today is a good day to put plans into action and to participate in group activities. Expand your horizons and pick up something new to learn. It's a good time to grow, to be generous and caring, and to reach out and make others happy. Ask your boss for a raise as those in authority are likely to be receptive today.Endowed with generosity and friendliness, these people appear to be lucky in life. They attract good things with a positive frame of mind and a charitable disposition. Rarely entirely “down and out”, people with Sun in harmonious aspect to Jupiter are usually well-received, helpful, and well-informed. They may enjoy travel and have a special affection for foreign places and people. They’re generally not very competitive people, and for the most part not combative either. As a result, they are usually well-liked.These people are usually good-hearted with strong morals and much faith in life and in people. They prefer to find good in situations and in people. They don’t have a lot of patience with those who break the rules, as they generally believe in order, equality, and the law. They generally make good on their promises, and the sincerity they exude can be trusted. Looking on the bright side is their forte–turn to these people for a pleasing dose of faith and optimism. They are quick to chuckle and can’t resist any appeal to their sense of humor. Some people with this aspect are downright jolly. Others are less conspicuous, but their faith in life and willingness to find humor in life are nevertheless obvious.Some Famous People with Sun in Harmonious Aspect to Jupiter: Trines – Hank Aaron, Ben Affleck, Antonio Banderas, Ashley Judd, Evel Knievel, Shari Lewis, Carol Lewis, Camilla Parker Bowles, Peter Sellers, Alicia Witt, Justin Timberlake; Sextiles – Prince Andrew (of England), Madonna, Albert Camus, Samantha Fox, Courtney Love, Elvis Presley.Alternate interpretations:Sun trine Jupiter: You have big aspirations but do not struggle or labor to achieve them. Your self-confidence and inner harmony attract success and benefits to you in an almost magical way. Your optimism and cheerful generosity also win you many allies and successes in life. — Interpretation from our Merlin Profile report.Sun trine Jupiter: The qualities of luck, energy, magnanimity, and good spirits here are pronounced. If you also have Moon square or opposition Saturn, or Sun square or opposition Uranus, or Moon conjunct Mars, or Sun square or opposition Saturn: The creative urge is also brought out.You have lots of vitality and optimism, together with a broad, tolerant, philosophic viewpoint – a sort of hail-fellow-well-met person making friends readily and generally keeping them. This is an excellent position for business. If you also have Mars conjunct Jupiter, Jupiter conjunct Saturn, Jupiter conjunct Uranus, Jupiter conjunct Neptune, Moon square or opposition Saturn, Moon conjunct Mars, Sun square or opposition Saturn, or Jupiter sextile or trine Saturn: You find a successful career of considerable scope and influence.In a professional or artistic career this insures financial return. No poet with this aspect ever starved in a garret, or anywhere else, for that matter. You spend freely and convivially, and your abundant vitality makes it possible for you to keep going for a long time. — Interpretation from the Heaven Knows What report.Sun trine Jupiter: Jupiter, the planet of mercy, confers an optimistic approach whenever there are life challenges to be met. This aspect is fortunate because it promotes successful outcomes in general, as far as personal goals and recognition.You’re a generous and loyal friend. You are basically honest and you have a sincere desire to do right by your fellow man. It’s easy for you to be indulgent with others and you’re a naturally big-hearted person. Use this trait with open eyes. — Interpretation from the Your Life Path report.Sun trine Jupiter: Being successful in life is easy, for you have a built-in sense of how to approach and unravel even the most difficult problems. You have an instinct for justice and the law, and you always know how to approach a problem from just the right angle. This ability makes you a natural counselor or guide for others, in particular regarding vocational matters. Working with and helping older persons is also suggested. — Interpretation from Zet Software.Mercury
Mercury Conjunct Mars
Pour constructive energy and action into communication, writing, reading and anything of a mental nature. Do all your errands today. Your mind is active and it may be difficult at times to slow it down and relax. Your nerves are wound up and it may be necessary for you at some time today to force yourself to seek a quiet place and recoup your strength. Watch a tendency to argue with friends, display impatience, especially while driving, and to generally be on edge. Do not let your high energy level today cause you to become reckless or careless. Pay attention to the things you do and slow down a bit. Remember, discipline. You feel very self-assertive today. Do not let your ego ride roughshod over the people you deal with today. Control your temper AND your tongue. Avoid petty gossip and talking about people behind their backs.
Mercury
Mercury Square Neptune
Confusion is likely today in your relationships with other people. Take care and read all the fine print. Stay away from taking permanent legal actions as your thinking is colored by who knows what. You may be suckered into something you don't want to do or don't believe in, so watch your step. Misunderstandings in communicating with others is possible. Remember, they may not be hearing what you are trying to say. Nervous anxiety and tension may make you feel listless today. Don't let your imagination carry you away.You might have problems concentrating because your mind is often wandering. Your thinking is exceptionally imaginative, intuitive, and creative. Stretching the truth, whether done consciously or not (or a bit of both), is associated with this position. Bored with anything dull, routine, or lifeless, you often dramatize or connect higher meaning to ordinary events and situations. You are often vague in your communications, purposefully or not, as you resist being pinned down to any one opinion or stance. This is partly due to your ability to see so many different points of view and perspectives. Logical, detail-oriented work and studies are not designed for your way of thinking and learning. Creative presentations, ripe with images and imagery, are what grab your attention and interest. Your style of communication, or possibly thinking, is often self-defeating, and you should consciously avoid a tendency to give up on projects or plans before they even get off the ground. Planning ahead is not a preference, as you prefer to move along running on the fuel of inspiration and intuition.Your style of communication may be unusual, perhaps with many pauses or digressions. You may be deliberately vague or unintentionally so, depending on your nature. Some of you are great storytellers.Sample interpretation from the Merlin report — Your mind is highly imaginative and creative and you possess dramatic, artistic, or musical abilities. As a child, you enjoyed daydreaming, fantasizing, pretending, and probably lived in “your own little world” a good deal. You perceive things which are not obvious to other people and you have an uncanny ability to “read” people and situations without being told anything about them. However, you must learn to discriminate between a true psychic perception and your imagination. Learning to discipline and focus your mind is necessary if you wish to use all of your creative potential. Otherwise, you could be simply a dreamer.Communication with others is difficult for you because you often find words frustrating and inadequate to express your experiences and perceptions. Also, you may purposefully mystify or deceive others.Some Famous People with the Mercury in Hard Aspect to Neptune: Squares – Bob Dylan, Jim Morrison, Donald Trump, Jim Bakker, Mae West, Spencer Tracy, Tom Snyder, Rich Little, Jack London, Bob Dylan; Oppositions – Bono (U2), Marlene Dietrich, Richard Chamberlain, Florence Henderson, Charles De Gaulle, Christian Dior.Venus
Venus Square Saturn
You may feel very unloved. You may see people as cold and calculating. People's lack of sympathy may depress you to the bone today. Social, financial, and romantic problems and disappointments characterize this transit. Selfishness and a lack of consideration are probably the reasons. You reap what you sow and now is a good time to analyze yourself and your relationships. There may be difficulties and delays with respect to women in general.Giving and receiving love are not flowing and natural for people born with Venus in hard aspect to Saturn. Blockages are experienced, and love relationships may be a source of frustration as a result, until the natives learn to love themselves, and to feel worthy of love from others. Duty is often associated with love, and some might find themselves stuck in a loveless marriage, for example. Especially in youth, these people might feel awkward in some social situations, unsure of how to express affections, and fearful of rejection. Problematic Saturn positions often get better with age, experience, and practice, however! In its more negative expression, some people with this position learn to scheme in order to get what they want from a partner, or they might treat partnerships as if they were businesses.These aspects can make natives especially sensitive to “cues” that suggest they are not loved or rejected in some way. People with Venus-Saturn in hard aspect can often “expect” rejection in issues of love and care, whether they are conscious of this tendency or not. This can often lead to negative situations in love — and bad timing or the feeling of having “bad luck” in relationships.People with Venus in hard aspect to Saturn might either downplay their physical appearance or pay excessive attention to it. Either way, self-consciousness with adornments is common. Often, people with this position sell themselves short. They are not risk takers when it comes to relationships, often choosing a path that they feel is safe, even if it is an uncomfortable one. Fear of giving can also express itself through tight-fistedness with money.The key to handling these aspects is to learn to loosen up and relax. Know that you may be oversensitive to rejection — and try to gain some perspective when you feel your love is not being returned to your satisfaction. Are you truly letting love in, or is there a part of you that is scared? Could your expectations and “heaviness” in the area of relationships (you might take love more seriously than most) be getting in the way of accepting love and affection? Venus-Saturn people may have deep-seated feelings of being unworthy of love, even if they are able to rationalize and decide otherwise!Alternate interpretations: Venus square Saturn or Venus opposition Saturn: *You are serious and find it difficult to enjoy yourself in a lighthearted, open and playful way with others. You rarely do something purely for pleasure, and can be very close-fisted and parsimonious. Perhaps due to painful separations in your early life, you are very cautious about becoming close to people and sharing your feelings. Though you crave love and affection, intimacy is difficult for you. You may become romantically involved with people who do not value you or treat you well. You need to learn to love and value yourself before you will find happiness in love.#You may find that your best sexual relationships are with individuals who are significantly older or younger than yourself. The role of teacher is so significant in your life that it may pervade your love life. You will need to overcome a sense of reserve or inhibition to deepen your spiritual connection. From the Your Spiritual Path report.Some Famous People with Venus in Hard Aspect to Saturn: Squares – Milton Berle, Julia Child, Mia Farrow, Michael J. Fox, Frank Gifford, Merv Griffin, Adolf Hitler, Dustin Hoffman, Anthony Hopkins, Michael Landon, k.d. lang, Janet Leigh, Charles Manson, Steve McQueen, Joni Mitchell, Dudley Moore, Christina Onassis, Joe Pesci, Michelle Pfeiffer, Lisa Marie Presley, Alicia Silverstone, Oprah Winfrey. Oppositions – Sandra Bernhard, Lisa Bonet, Clint Eastwood, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jimi Hendrix, Victor Hugo, Chaka Khan, Jerry Lee Lewis, Kenny Loggins, Chuck Mangione, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Luciano Pavarotti, Richard Pryor, Frank Sinatra.Venus
Venus Sextile Pluto
Your emotions are deep and powerful. As they say, still waters run deep. Today might be a good day to redecorate or make other changes to your home with the hope of bringing greater beauty and harmony into your life. It's a good time to find new uses for old or discarded items which no longer serve your purposes. Emotional self-regeneration is possible with these energies.Instinctually, you observe others and have a strong feel for their motivations. You can use your sharp perceptions to quickly size up a person or situation, and to deal with either accordingly. Extremely resourceful, you are also excellent at determining the worth or value of material things. You can help others to discover their own worth as well. You are naturally attracted to relationships that transform you, that are growing and evolving, and that are intense. You can use your strong intuition and understanding of others for good or for bad, and this depends largely on other aspects in your chart. You are selective in taste, and highly devoted and passionate to the things (and people) you do love. Your charisma is strong and natural, often understated, and you can be quite persuasive.The trine aspect is the more dynamic of the two harmonious aspects. Those with the sextile can call upon these traits when needed, and those with the trine between the Venus and Pluto have incorporated the traits of the aspect into their personalities, expressing them naturally and consistently.Alternate interpretations:+ You are powerful and magnetic. You have a magical charm for dealing with people. You have a universal love for people that is non-sectarian and non-judgmental. You are sustained by material abundance that comes from others at some time in this life and may have a sizable inheritance. When you get involved with a project you can really pour yourself into it with seemingly limitless energy. This energy evaporates when you aren’t involved in a project of personal importance. — Interpretation sample from the In-Depth Profile report.Venus sextile Pluto or Venus trine Pluto: *You love deeply, passionately, and wholeheartedly, and others may find your intensity either extremely attractive or threatening. You are charismatic and can have a powerful emotional influence on others, especially [on potential romantic partners]. You may use your attractiveness to manipulate others, sometimes without even realizing it.~This aspect deepens your response to love, people and life in general. You have the rare quality of seeing the best in everyone, thus helping to bring it out. Beauty, symmetry and goodness are the things you look for in life – and find! Your friends come from all social classes and backgrounds. Your understanding and appreciation of love is instinctive, and you are fully prepared to accept the responsibilities of love as well as the joys. — Interpretation sample from the Heaven Knows What report.#Your powerful artistic gifts can provide the media for your spiritual expression. Sometimes you are driven by physical compulsion to produce tangible works. From the Your Spiritual Path report.Some Famous People with Venus in Harmonious Aspect to Pluto: Sextiles – Prince Ranier, Prince Charles, Alice Faye, Bill Clinton; Trines – Bono (U2), Virginia Woolf, Leo Tolstoy, Donna Summer, John Steinbeck, Jessica Simpson, Harvey Korman, Bjork, Dick Clark, Brendan Fraser, Mia Farrow, Betty Ford, Michael J. Fox.Mars
Mars Square Neptune
You may feel self-doubt and inadequacy today. You are probably extra sensitive today, so don't take offense where none is meant. If you are taking medication, remember that less is more because of your heightened sensitivity. Watch that people don't take advantage of you with a sob story or some deal that sounds too good to be true. Stay alert to people not telling you the whole story behind something. Take care of your physical self as your immune system might not be as strong today as usual.This is a challenging position, as you have difficulty trusting in your ability to go after things that you want in a direct manner. It may also be that you have difficulty pinpointing what it is that you want, or that part of you doesn’t feel you deserve it due to a basic lack of self-confidence. You fear rejection as well as criticism, and often use roundabout means to go after what you want.Your imagination is so powerful that it can be hard to trust your instincts. You easily imagine things going wrong, just as you easily fantasize about good things! Your desire nature is strong yet also very suggestible. You’re attracted to mysteries and intrigue. Sexual experimentation is likely, as you are forever addicted to sensuality and unusual or perhaps even what many would consider perverted sexual scenarios. However, your sensual appetite might be much like a bottomless pit, and you could find yourself forever in a state of wanting more, tiring of regular sexual scenarios quickly, and endlessly searching for the next sensation. If an addiction to fantasy is present, you can find yourself constantly chasing a new and more complicated fantasy. It is only when you get into touch with your heart and discover your true desires that you realize that sensations are merely sensations–not deeply satisfying or fulfilling.Fears of sexual inadequacy can be great with this position, and you may either deny yourself as a result, or overcompensate, seeking out experiences in which you are pretty much assured positive feedback. Some of you will experience both of these extremes in your lifetime. I have a client with this position who has a “trophy” wife, and she often denies him, and even belittles him, on a sexual level. He accepts this but “gets her back” behind her back, having serial affairs with women who are not considered as attractive for whatever reason and with whom he attempts to reclaim his power.One of the interesting things about this position is that if you are involved in immoral activities, guilt has a way of cropping up in unusual ways, and could lead you on a self-destructive path–and you might even know that you’re heading that way, yet you compulsively follow that path. Part of you might want to get caught! You might, for example, know in your mind that doing something is risky, yet you compulsively do it anyhow, perhaps even finding the challenge invigorating.Although you can be very creative at keeping your motives and personal agenda hidden–in fact, many of you seem on the surface of things to be quite gentle and yielding–you might eventually become resentful if you feel the need to resort to sneakiness in order to get what you want out of life. This is one of the things that has struck me as the most common characteristics of Mars-Neptune people. It’s not that they don’t get angry or show that anger. However, many will give in to another’s desires more often than not, yet become resentful of that person who seems to have control over them. Some will give up their power to a partner, for example, often taking the role as the one who gives in or gives up things in order to make the other happy. However, resentment for this builds, and while people with harmonious Mars-Neptune aspects more easily yield to others without anger for doing so, those with hard Mars-Neptune aspects are more likely to feel stepped upon, and to retaliate in covert ways. If you do feel resentment for giving up your power to someone else, learn to avoid giving it up unless you truly understand that you are doing it for yourself, and not for someone else. Resentments have a way of building and distorting themselves into ugly matter if you don’t deal with them properly and directly. You are often passive-aggressive in your approach to others, and this can cause a lot of problems in your life.You are usually found chasing a dream… or a fantasy. The former is probably the better path.Somehow, others are bound to eventually sense that you are not to be trusted, and this is often for good reason! You may not like to admit this to yourself, as you may have built excuses for your deceptive or sneaky behavior. However, adopting a more direct and assertive approach to life is something that you should be working towards. You will need to get over your feelings of guilt when you do adopt this approach. Learning to take responsibility for your actions, and to avoid blaming others for failures, is important.At your worst, you can be disorganized in your approach to life, easily procrastinating and lacking follow-through when you do begin a task. Some of the most important lessons you need to learn in life are self-control, self-assertion, and trust in yourself. At your best, you are a creative person with a powerful imagination and great stores of compassion.Your attempts to assert yourself often result in turmoil for you and/or for others. You tend to swing from one extreme to the other–asserting your needs powerfully at times and at others slipping into a state of total apathy. Passive-aggressiveness can be a problem in your life. Ordinary life often seems drab and uninteresting to you and you must have something that stirs your imagination, some vision or ideal or dream to motivate you. You have a strong urge to act out your fantasies or to live your dream, and you will DO things that others only talk about or dream about. Artistic creation, drama, or other areas in which you can express yourself imaginatively are excellent for you. You tend to either overestimate or underestimate your own power and abilities.You may lead a somewhat sexually repressed life although your sexual needs are significant. You could suffer from anxieties regarding your sexuality (probably carried over from parental conditioning around sex) and therefore find it difficult to find satisfaction in this area. However, this tends to change as you mature. As you overcome the urge to indulge in momentary physical pleasures, you build the capacity for spiritual ecstasy.You may be attracted to persons who are unavailable, perhaps because they are already married or simply hard to reach. Sometimes you find it more convenient to see your lover as you wish her to be rather than as she really is. You may find that you lower your standards when choosing a lover and end up with someone who is interested in you primarily for sex, or that the relationship is largely unfulfilling. Disappointments in love may be frequent, although this is also something that improves with age! You are an extremely imaginative lover, and you frequently engage in fanciful and intricate fantasies. This may sometimes interfere with “real life”, but if you channel this energy well, it can most certainly improve your sex life. Your imagination is powerful, but it can also get the best of you. You may imagine complex scenarios and get yourself all riled up about what your partner may have done when she wasn’t around! — Interpretation from our LoveStyles Report.Some Famous People with the Mars in Hard Aspect to Neptune: Squares – Ben Affleck, James Barber, Erma Bombeck, Jimmy Buffet, Barbara Bush, Sandra Dee, Melissa Etheridge, Eddie Fisher, Jodie Foster, Conan O’Brien, Diana Ross, Rod Stewart, Andy Warhol, Sharon Tate. Oppositions – Paula Abdul, Alan Alda, Maya Angelou, Jim Bakker, Truman Capote, Johnny Cash, Rita Coolidge, Terry Fox, Katharine Hepburn, Tommy Hilfiger, Jimmy Hoffa, Steve McQueen, Joe Namath, Burt Reynolds, George Segal, Elizabeth Taylor, Alicia Witt, Tiger Woods.Jupiter
