Important Current Astrological Considerations
 and Geopolitical Potentials: 2006
(See also our regular Astrological Page)

Sun in Leo ( July 22 - August 22)
Sun in Virgo (August 22 - Sept 22)
Sun in Libra (Sept 22 - October 23)
Sun in Scorpio (Oct 23 - November 22)
Sun in Sagittarius (Nov 22 - December 21)
Sun in Capricorn (Dec 21 - Jan 20, 2007)
Sun in Aquarius (Jan 20  - Feb 18)

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 Listing Begins With late August 2006 and will progress

(August 17 to August 22) Mercury conjunct Saturn ( Saturn in Leo until Sept 2007), (Sun in Leo)  : Mercury conjunct Saturn will bring about putting an end to the useless or unwanted components of our lives. When occurring in Leo, this conjunction implies that strong rules or guidelines will be laid down with regard to personal needs or limitations, and also family related restrictions and disciplines will be communicated. There is a discerning quality at work with Mercury conjunct Saturn, making this aspect very good for speakers and writers, and to inspire, initiate and capture vital thoughts.   News concerning 'the end of a cycle' is likely to occur. Examples include retirement announcements, job loss, and possibly even news of a notable death.  Overall, Mercury conjunct Saturn tends to bring out a strong tone of seriousness in communications. There is a restriction, a discipline, a carefully considered emphasis of thoughts placed on our communications. There is a serious intent to get the word across in no uncertain terms. Governments and corporations may make new restrictive proclamations for order. There is the strong implication in the workplace that 'we must be seriously responsible for what we say', particularly around authority and in official public statements - 'anything you say can and will be used against you ... "

(August 20 to September 3) Mars Square Pluto  : Mars emphasizes all forms of action, whereas Pluto represents the transformational powers of destiny. These two planets in the square position spell out the potential for trouble. Strong disputes and war-related action between generations and among those of different cultures are likely to occur at this time. This aspect does imply a more likely time for an attack from groups seeking to take power.  These actions against, or conflicts with, 'higher powers' are likely to backfire -- it is best not to buff those of a 'higher' or 'unanticipated' authority at this time, as taking action in an attempt to 'create a transformation' may be very dangerous. This may be a particularly difficult time to fight addiction, disease and war-related stress - it is also the most crucial time not to give up.

(August 21 to August 26) Mercury trine Pluto in Sagittarius : Mercury trine Pluto in Sagittarius brings a greater definition to the meaning of fate, and allows us to communicate more easily about the power struggles going on all over the planet. Mercury transmits information. Pluto's disruptive energy is focusing attention on such issues as misunderstandings between cultures and other painful realities.

(Sept 7) Full Moon Lunar Eclipse:: Full moon + Eclipse + Pluto going Direct [Resonant Affects for September 7, 2006, December 7, 2006, March 7, 2007, June 7, 2007 finally, back to its original position on September 7, 2007] : On September 7, 2006, we’re going to have a Full Moon Lunar eclipse. It will occur at 11:42 a.m., PDT at 15 degrees Pisces 00 minutes. That means Pisces and Virgo people in general, are most affected by this eclipse. This eclipse, however, carries a weight and energy to it that is highly unusual, with the potential for transformation because Pluto goes direct Sept 4th.  

People’s emotions are going to be trigger-happy. Drama kings and queens will abound. Over reaction to even minuscule things or situations, are going to be common. Road rage will be big. Someone shooting people in an office could happen. People have their patience on a short leash. Men, especially, are more prone to rash acts during this time when it involves their temper.

And if we look at the wider scope, there’s a lot of ‘stuff’ going on in the world presently from North Korea firing off missiles to Bush’s deepening screw up and crisis in Iraq sliding into civil war, and instability is winning on airplane flights (I don’t know about you--but I’ve quit flying... I’ll take a bus, train or ship or I won’t go....), the stock market is shaky and the economy is perched and possibly unstable. World affairs, however, rarely touch most of us and we’re more interested in everyday, mundane affairs. 

With Pluto pushing this burgeoning full moon energy, it’s like a cosmic avalanche out of control and all we can do is make choices on whatever is presented to us during this time frame. For people who are prone to heart attacks--this is a very serious period for them. Health concerns will figure for a lot of people--particularly accidents involving driving, having surgery because Mars goes into Libra on the day of the full moon eclipse. There’s going to be a lot of confrontations, power plays and control freaks who are going to get chucked under the chin during this period. Bullies are out in force--so don’t take them on unless you’re confident in winning the fracas. It’s always wiser to walk away and choose and pick your battles--not letting someone else do it for you. 

There’s going to be a lot of people ‘flipping out’ and doing drugs and probably dying from over doses during this period as well. As they say, the insane come out at a full moon--but THIS one is going to bring them out in much higher numbers than ever before. Our emergency rooms are going to be packed and over flowing. People are going to be ‘losing it’ on the road, at work, at home behind closed doors. How to handle this kind of bubbling pot that is sure to scald you if you get involved?

Do some serious deep breathing, for starters. And don’t get hooked into the other person’s emotional drama and trust me on this one--there IS going to be HUGE emotional drama the Labor Day holiday week--count on it. Try your best to be detached... as if you are viewing a movie... and you are not one of the actors on the stage. 

Full Moon always signals the culmination or fruition of something coming to a head. Decisions are made. It could also trigger terroristic events, as well. Especially five days BEFORE the actual eclipse, we must be watchful of this possibility. This means the week leading up to it, from September 7, 2006, is like a powder keg ready to go off. We call this the ‘shadow’ time where the buildup phase occurs. Be more aware and pay attention.

More to come ...

 

(Dec 12 to Dec 25) Mars (in Sag) Squares Uranus (in Pisces) :  Creative energies are slowed down by tyrannical and overwhelming force. The enigmatic forces of chaos are in a volatile and difficult phase of expression. The Tsunami of Dec 2004 took place during this aspect. This aspect last occurred on March 11. 

 

(Dec 17 to January 22,2007) Jupiter Square Uranus:  Radical Economic Difficulties