Venus opposes Pluto: Between heaven and hell lies the truth

Venus opposes Pluto May 21, and this energy will be building during the few days beforehand, and a few days after.

Venus rules love, money and values, and Pluto rules sex, obsessions, bullies, jealousy and the darker emotions, as well as transformation of all kinds.

Venus is transiting through Cancer, the ruler of the 4th house of home and family and Cancer is concerned with home and family, security and feelings.

This transit typically relates to obsessiveness in relationships, extreme jealousies, obscure dramas, endings, issues, indiscretions, compulsions, irrational behavior, emotional meltdowns, manipulation and issues over sex. Some relationships will end.

You will be affected more than others if you have a personal planet in your chart at 14-17 degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn. To an extent however, we will all be affected.

As Venus is in Cancer this could involve situations that include family members, and with Pluto in Capricorn, as well as the Sun opposing Saturn (May 22), this could involve business relationships, or any other type of relationship. Sun-Saturn transits relate to endings of many kinds, and this is also harsh, and restrictive energy.

Typically this shows a power struggle of some type  that could get ugly and this transit does not fare well for women, overall.

At its most extreme Venus-Pluto transits show domestic violence and abuse/violence against women.

If you are in a normal, healthy relationship that is not riddled with issues and jealousies you have little to fear. How you handle issues may be more important at this time than what the issues actually are.

As Mercury is retrograde, you may not have your facts correct, and this is a period you would do well not to initiate issues or force change on anyone.

These transits will play out on the world stage. There are some very ugly things happening in the world that aren't going away any time soon. I expect we will hear news about women and it won't be pretty. Human trafficking also comes to mind.  My thoughts are this will transpire in and around the city of Ramidi, Iraq, which has recently fallen to ISIS, but news could come from anywhere.

Mars opposes Saturn: the big chill

Mars enters Gemini May 11, at 10:40 P.M., est. As Mars transits this sign we will enter into a period of intense communication as Mars is in Mercury's sign. There will be a lot of mental energy available for intellectual work during this time that lasts through June 24. But, Mars gets off to a rough start as it will oppose Saturn, first. After this, we will be able to use this Mars energy more constructively.

As Mars enters Gemini it begins an opposition to Saturn that will not become exact until Friday, May 15, at 2:03 A.M., est. This energy will build as we approach Friday and for at least 24 hours after.

Mars/Saturn is a restrictive and limiting aspect, and the energy may seem tense, terse and argument prone. Mars rules the ego and an opposition to Saturn may put us on the defensive, or perhaps the offensive. If you start a confrontation, you will likely be the loser as the other person will likely react strongly.

Mars-Saturn is cold energy and prone to agitation and conflict, and a typical definition of Mars-Saturn is frustrated action. Watch out for accidents, conflict, dictatorial attitudes, and it is unfavorable for seeking favors.

Practical work can be accomplished if anger and agitation does not interfere. 

This is not the best time for interpersonal relationships and some things, situations and relationships will absolutely come to an end. You will be affected on a more personal level if you have personal planets at 0-4 degrees of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces.

My advice is to focus on practical achievements and make every effort to avoid confrontations during this period.

This energy will play out in the world in terms of police and military affairs that could occur anywhere, but especially the hot spots around the globe. This is a fairly dangerous aspect, and is followed by a New Moon at 26 degrees of Taurus, conjunct the fixed star Algol. Algol is associated with violence and murder.

Mercury square Neptune: Dreams, lies and other contorted visions

Mercury squares Neptune over the next few days becoming exact Saturday, May 9, at 12:09 P.M., est. The energy will become stronger the closer we get to the exact square and a day or so afterwards.

Many people will have powerful dreams, and daydreaming can be common, along with flashes of insight which may or may not be correct.

Mercury is in Gemini where it is very powerful and Neptune is at home in Pisces. Mercury rules communication of all types, pets, young people, cars and travel, relatives, neighbors and co-workers and we could see issues and events related to these matters.

Typically this is a tiring transit, indicative of dreams, fantasies, misinformation, lies, lack of clarity and lack of information. Some may feel depressed. Anything that can be misunderstood probably will be.

Thinking will not be clear and this is a bad day for any kind of negotiation or to start a new project.

Daydreaming, and vivid imaginations may manifest, or creativity in some form as well as compassion for others or spiritual pursuits.

At its worst, it is depression, lies, and an absolute lack of clarity or direction.

If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Take in any new information with skepticism. Be sure you know what you are talking about-you might not. Be careful when you hit SEND, the email is going to the correct person.

If you are driving use caution as you or another driver could be tired or unaware of what's going on, or you could get lost.

You will be affected to a greater degree if this transit is aspecting your personal chart. If so you have mutable planets (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) at 7-10 degrees.

If you have Pluto in Sagittarius, born most of 1974-75 this will aspect you chart (Pluto). This also affects you chart if you were born late 1960-62 (most people/Pluto) and something can be revealed during this time.

A Princess is born astrology of Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

Charlotte Elizabeth Diana was born (Princess of Cambridge) to Prince William and Wife Catherine of the UK, and is 4th in line to the throne.

She was born May 2, at 8:34 A.M., making her a 11 degree Taurus (like her Grandmother, the Queen) with a 20 degree Libra moon and a 5 degree Cancer rising. She is the first female born whose position will not be usurped should she have younger brothers in the future.

With a Cancer ascendant she may remind us of Diana, who was a Cancer Sun. Like Diana, she has Neptune close to her midheavan which will draw a crowd, and she should be a showstopper, but enigmatic as well and always mysterious. 

There will be many rumors about her, potential scandals and public interest, just like Diana.

She was born with Jupiter in Leo, the sign of royalty and Jupiter squares Mars-Jupiter and Mars known as the 'kingmakers transit," typical of the royal family. Mars and Jupiter are in a wide orb, as compared to her brother George, who will inherit the throne, and was born with a Mars conjunct Jupiter at 5/6 degrees of Cancer.

Jupiter lies in her third house trine Uranus and Jupiter in this placement generally shows more than one sibling. Jupiter-Uranus transits show wealth, and in this placement she may have some interesting insights during her lifetime, or even be drawn to writing. She will do things in a big way, and at times very dramatic.

She will be attractive as the Sun and Moon are in Venus ruled signs.

She will however be a private individual and will probably spend a great deal of time in seclusion or away from public view, as she has three planets in her twelfth house that include Mars, Mercury and Venus. With this placement she will probably also be a horsewoman, and at least have an interest in large animals.

While George was born with a prominent grand trine in Water signs-a sign of ease, with work is required to be successful, Charlotte was born with two T-squares, which show a more difficult life in many respects. T-squares however don't mean failure, and many prominent people have them in their charts.

A T-square is a difficult combination involving three planets. The first one is between Uranus, Pluto and her Moon.

Everyone born at this time is born will have a square between Uranus and Pluto, and this shows generational issues and experiences, and a rapidly changing world. These individuals will experience a life of dramatic change and upheaval as they become adults. The last group of people born with this transit were born in the early to mid 1930's, just before WW11, and they share this period in common.

 Add to this square her moon at 20 degrees of Libra. Uranus/Moon individuals can be very changeable, and a study in contradiction. When they find themselves in stable situations, their personality can rebel and demand freedom. When left on their own, they can feel alone and crave closeness, and the cycle can repeat itself. At times they can be nervous and experience many emotional ups and downs, and they can feel detached. As Charlotte's Moon falls in her 5th house (children. love affairs, friends) it is in this area the battle between closeness and freedom will play out. At times she may experience difficulties with members of her own sex, and her relationships can become volatile.

As Pluto also squares her Moon, this is also an emotionally intense transit. Pluto lies in her 7th house of marriage, close partnerships and open enemies. Her partners will be powerful and could end up her enemies. Pluto-Moon individuals feel things deeply and intensely. But, these individuals can be manipulative, and she will be drawn to powerfully manipulative partners. This is an intense moon, and there can be issues with the Mother or some other family member who may be seen as overly intense or controlling. During their childhood they may experience many emotional scenes, ups and downs and have these scenes come back to be relived at a later date. Charlotte will be an emotionally complex individual.

The second T-square, and the most prominent involves Mercury (12th house), Neptune in the tenth, and Saturn in the 6th.

Mercury opposes Saturn, and Robert Pellitier tells us, " The opposition from Mercury to Saturn shows that you are strongly opinionated and defensive. You have considerable intellectual ability and can accomplish any goal you set for yourself. You may be inclined to bend the truth in order to get your way with people, but people are more discerning than you realize and often are aware of your deceptions. In this way you will lose friends, which can make you depressed when you are alone. An isolationist to begin with, you alienate your few associates with your criticism and scheming. All this adds up to the fact that you must learn to mind your own business and have respect for the privacy of others. Don't assume that other people think a certain way and then complain because they don't think that way. Your professional life will be strained unless you can become engrossed in your own affairs and forget what the competition is doing. Becoming skilled and competent in your job will give you the security you need."

Neptune is the focal point of this T square which squares both Saturn and Mercury. Mercury-Neptune transits can indicate someone who may view the world in a different kind of way, show psychic abilities and compassion toward others and animals as well. Neptune square Saturn can cause her to be more discerning, even skeptical but at times lends itself toward melancholy and depression.

Saturn in her 6th house shows a life of service and it is in a wide orb to Jupiter in the third connecting her with her siblings.

Mercury is very powerful in her chart and her thinking will sometimes be a challenge. As Mercury rules siblings, we will have to see how she gets along with brother George. At times their relationship may be difficult, but with Jupiter in the third trine Uranus, this should help.

Good luck to the new Princess!

Weekend May 1, Mercury opposes Saturn and full moon in Scorpio

The moon is in Libra until Saturday night and this will turn our focus toward relationships, one way or another. By Friday evening it forms a T-square with Uranus and Pluto and this can be an upsetting period as it sets off the Uranus-Pluto square.  It enters Scorpio, the sign of its lunar peak Saturday at 9:47 P.M.,est.

Scorpio is the most intense of signs and this full moon will be connected to 8th house issues: sex, transformation of all kinds-good or bad- taxes, debt, money and how we feel in our relationships. This powerful full moon forms a T-square, a configuration involving three planets, that include the Sun, Moon and Jupiter. Whatever Jupiter touches it expands and this can include tension, stress or any other negative emotion. It is highly charged, and highly emotional.

Mercury opposes Saturn at 3 degrees of Gemini/Sagittarius May 3, and this is a somewhat negative influence prone to harsh communication and thinking. Mercury rules, pets, young people, travel and communication.

Gemini/Sagittarius represent the third/ninth house axis which relate to our thoughts and communication, legal, medical issues, travel and foreign affairs, education, siblings-relatives and our neighborhoods as well as our general outlook of the world.

May 4, The Sun squares Jupiter and while this is not typically negative, things and situations may get blown out of proportion.  The energy of these transits will be felt before they become exact.

As we approach the full moon, situations can become more intense and be blown out of proportion, and this moon can make some obsessive.

As Mercury is in an opposition to Saturn this is a transit prone to depression ( for some), lack of communication in some cases, harshness toward or from other people, and general irritation, sadness and negativity. With Saturn involved some things will end.

This transit will aspect your chart if you have a mutable planet-Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces at 0-3 degrees. As Saturn is aspecting the above signs at the same degree, it is already aspecting your chart (if you have a mutable planet at these degrees) and as Mercury makes it aspect,  a significant event could occur that involves some type of communication, relatives, vehicles, travel or young people.

As the moon is in the sign ruling 8th house matters, (transformation, death, sex, money, 

 lawsuits) this will be a very significant weekend for some more than others.  Some situations will end.

There could be issues about transportation, pets, vehicles, young people, relatives, neighbors and others. This is a time to use extreme caution while driving, and do not become overly harsh in your speech. Communication could be nonexistent, negative, sad or depressed.

At its best,  transformation could occur in a positive way taking you to the next level, while releasing things, situations, even people that have outlived their time. In the world this transit will play out as well. We could hear news concerning death, sex, and young people or the written word in some form. We will hear some serious news.

Thursday and Friday are significant for the city of Baltimore, bringing unexpected situations, news and events, and the potential for violence, that will hopefully be averted. There could somehow be a focus on money and the leadership.

In a large part the theme of the weekend on a bigger level will concern our neighborhoods, and the safety and welfare of the young people who live in them. Now is the time to transform some of the issues and problems that we have been shown collectively (since the Uranus-Pluto square has brought them to light) concerning justice and equity for all, very much like the mid 1960's and 1930's.(4-30-15)