Saturday, January 17, 2009 8:25 AM
ASTRODaija
Weekend Update: Friday Jan 16th thru Sunday Jan 18th --2009
It’s Saturday… and the weekend is always a welcome day for the working folks.
This weekend, the Moon is working well with Mercury giving the feeling that
you understand what people are trying to say to you. Not so
fast. It’s still Mercury Retrograde, and even in less
“communicationally-challenged” phases you always need to check what you
hear or heard, and particularly the fine print for all negotiations. The Moon
is also still in a stiff aspect to Mars, all of this leaving you a bit stressed
about beginning new projects. Check your plans, check all
communications, then put it aside and let it “cool” over the weekend.
This will give it time to percolate and set you up for success.
“‘Alignment’ & Aspects are interesting terms. How the planets and
celestial bodies line up determines much of interpretation in
Astrology. The Mayans based much of their own interesting prophesies on
it.”
As we approach Monday, and earlier in the week, next week with Moon in harmony with Neptune — a planet of Romance, Mystical moods, Magic & Spirituality.
Of course, sometimes there are illusions involved with Spiritual
pursuits, so it is particularly wise to pray for discernment now,
during a Mercury Retrograde. And, what does “praying for discernment”
really mean? It means that we are asking God to evolve and grow in our
Spirituality. Discernment comes at the price of Spiritual growth. And
yes… there is a “price”. You must set aside time from and forego the
ways of the World to get there. You will feel the transformation deep
within as you proceed, and discernment will be but one reward.
And today, Saturday, we see some interesting alignments in the heavens.
“Alignment” is an interesting term. How the planets and celestial
bodies line up determines much of interpretation in Astrology. The
Mayans based much of their own interesting prophesies on it. And here
on Earth, your own alignments with friends and co-workers — the bodies
of your universe — determine your path and your results to a large
extent. Saturday finds the Moon in harmony with both Neptune
(Spirituality) and Chiron (Healing). Heal yourself emotionally via your
Spiritual connections. It is your emotions, intuition, gut level
instincts, that must guide you today.
Sunday is a day to be careful of what you say, and how you communicate.
Better to listen well, and say little today. The Mercury Retrograde
along with emotional stress with Mercury make stillness a wise policy.
In this quiet time, perhaps in meditation and/or prayer, you can lift
your soul from the restrictions you feel, and instead go to a place of
transformation. Trust what you know in your heart. It is a time for
traditions that ring true. If something new, that comes to you, does
not feel right — trust your hunch, especially if it is a positive one! ; )