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The moon this week begins in the sign of Pisces, where we will notice a bit of confusion, possibly low energy, and the need to relax and enjoy.  As the last sign of the zodiac, Pisces involves winding things down – and our focus moves to our place within the larger scheme of things.  The rest of the week; however, should prove to be more energetic, and more self focused as the Moon moves into the personal signs of Aries and Taurus.  Since, astrology is an instructive language now is the time for you to focus on you, and what you want and need out of your life.

The event of the week occurs on Monday as Jupiter the great benefic goes retrograde in the sign of Aquarius at 3:51 AM.  Jupiter will remain retrograde until October 12^th.  Frequent readers of this blog will remember that retrograde planets tend to work in an “inner” way.  Since Jupiter is the planet of philosophy, higher understanding, luck, gambling, and expansion, when it goes retrograde so does its energy.   Often times, this retrograde will create self doubt about our lives and our futures.   We can use this time beneficially to explore new meanings for ourselves, and to figure out what really has meaning for us.  Many times this can happen by events occurring in our lives, which get us to explore deeper meanings in our lives.  In many ways, we are not being honest with where we are at the moment, and Jupiter being retrograde will force us to see areas where we may have blinded ourselves to reality. 

Turn your eyes towards Wednesday as all the major planetary aspects occur on this day.  The Sun in Gemini will trine Jupiter, Neptune, and Chiron in Aquarius which allows us to open up to our social groups and society in a manner that makes us feel more comfortable with ourselves.  We may find ourselves more “alive” and shining brightly in social groups and situations, so schedule in some time with friends or your support groups, because you can find the day rather rewarding.  

Also, the Sun on Wednesday will square Uranus.  This aspect is tricky and tends to bring forth surprises especially on a global level.  Circumstances and situations can change on a dime, and often when we are not looking.   This aspect is similar to the “Tower” card in the Tarot, as it forces us to change our beliefs about things we believed to be real or true.   Since this is a waxing square, past family problems which have slowly been building can erupt during this time.  However, what remain are new ideas that are more innovative and defined.

This week we have the Full Moon on Sunday, which is pretty interesting because it is in the foreign affairs oriented sign of Sagittarius.  This could make the news of next week interesting to say the least.  Keep your eyes on foreign situations, especially forth coming information about that Air France Plane that disappeared last week.    In addition, we could have some further details emerge about the state of the economy (since Saturn is involved), which occurred during the months of April and May released.   Remember, Saturn did turn direct in the middle of May, so we should not see the results of things starting to improve until the summer months.  However, Saturn being direct will bring forth improvement economically on both the national and personal levels. 

Sagittarian Full Moons are usually rather energetic and present you with a time to expand your horizons.   As we move into the preview before summer, we can begin to be exciting by all things “summery”.   The rest of the week the moon will move through the transpersonal signs, which directs our focus to the bigger picture, what is out there in the world, and not what is mine or ours.  This is a great time for you to do charity work, give to others, and broaden your awareness of the world and those who are in it. 

On Monday, there is a beautiful aspect between Venus and Pluto, I call this the “sexual attractor” aspect, and you may find yourself more amorous than you normally are.   Venus and Pluto always bring forth mysterious fascinations and we can find ourselves intensely and in some cases compulsively attracted to people are around us.  This is a very deeply emotional and powerful aspect, and it reflects a time where we should consider our own personal power in relationships and use this time to make changes and choices in the future.

Our big weather maker this week, will come with an eerie dejavu feeling about it.  Mercury, which is now direct and moving forward, will aspect the planets it aspected two weeks ago.  So, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron, and Jupiter will all be aspected within the period of 24 hours.  There is a very dismayed feeling about this aspect.  I have noticed, when working with consultations charts, that when this aspect is heavily accentuated that the person in question feels very dark about life.  There is almost an inability to see the forest between the trees or the light at the end of the tunnel.  We feel dismayed when we are in a situation where life is not working out well for us.  However, we can use this period to ask ourselves some very serious questions including what aspects of our lives are not working out well for us, so that we can begin the process and explore (ruled by Mercury) these areas of our lives.  I truly feel that by asking ourselves these simple questions that they create the beginning process of deeper understanding and healing of the situations around us. 

Finally, Mercury will move out of earth Taurus and into the airy and mercurial sign of Gemini, which Mercury is the ruler.   Mercury will remain in Gemini until July 3^rd.  Mercury briefly entered this sign early this spring, when it dipped into Gemini before it turned retrograde at 1 degree and change.  Now that Mercury is fully in the sign, we will notice ourselves intensely curious about everything – and probably everybody.  This placement is very social as the only way to ascertain facts and opinions is through interaction with others.   Mercury rules talking and it expresses itself best through the sign of Gemini.  You will notice your mind being just a little bit sharper and your ability to form facts and make fast conclusions at an all time high.   This is a great placement for learning new things, taking new classes, or debating your opinions with others, as Mercury understands life in the sign of Gemini by learning a little bit about everything.

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Cosmic Weather Forecast for the week ending June 6, 2009

So, I am sure that many of you are leaping over for joy today as Mercury retrograde came to an end during the evening hours last night.  Not so fast, Mercury still has to travel to 2 Gemini before we get out of its shadow period, and on its way it will re-aspect the triple conjunction of Jupiter, Chiron, and Neptune bringing forth the height of the retrograde period, which occurred last week.  During the shadow period, we should stay concentrated on cleaning up any of the debris that might be in our way as a result of the last 3 weeks.   Mercury will move out of shadow on June 14.

As far as your week is concerned, the Moon will be in the social signs this week reflecting more of an urge for us to go out and make contacts with other people whether that is socially or romantically.   This is a great week for romantic improvement as Venus will sextile Jupiter, Chiron, and Neptune providing us with opportunities to expand our social circle and have a little bit of fun.  Combined with the Mars trine to Pluto, we could use much to our advantage this week and have the drive and determination to accomplish much.

Both Venus and Mars move into the earth sign of Taurus this week.   If you have a predominance of earth in your chart, that would be Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn, this could create an easy harmonious period for you through the month of June.  Circumstances that upset you or were obstacles in May can turn around in a rather pleasing way for you.   Since, Venus and Mars are going to conjunct in June; you could find your love life heating up over the summer.

On Friday, Sun will square Saturn, which could be a bit of a drag as we head into the weekend, especially on the business level.  Saturn tends to restrict and put obstacles in the path of the Sun, which can be frustrating to say the least.  However, Saturn also gives us the ability to get things done and get it done right.

The Moon will be in Sagittarius next weekend, so get out there and have a bit of fun.  

The Moon continues to move through Pisces until 5:43 PM EDT, where it will go void of course.  Avoid making any plans, signing documents, are starting something new until the Moon moves into Aries in the early evening hours.  Overall it appears that Tuesday will be a rather conflict free day, as the Moon’s final aspects will be a sextile to Mercury Rx and the Sun.  Sextiles provide us with opportunities to increase communication with those around us and encourage interaction with our social circles.  Spend the afternoon reconnecting to your personal support group, and take advantage of the moment.

During the evening hours the Moon will move out of emotional Pisces and into fiery and competitive Aries.   Aries is the beginning of the zodiacal signs, and with all beginnings the Aries moon offers us a surge of energy that is often impulsive, direct, and cares little about others that may be around us.  Through the evening hours go after exactly what you want, but try to be considerate of the needs and feelings of others.  In addition, avoid situations and circumstances that could provoke your fighting spirit.

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Whenever the Moon travels through the transpersonal signs there is an intense need for us to surround ourselves with people that we connect with on a larger level, yet often this makes us more vulnerable to the actions and motivations of others.  Since the Moon continues its trek through collective Pisces, we need to establish firm boundaries with others.  During this lunar transit, there is often a blurring between where one person begins and the other person ends.  However, this transit is highly empathic to the needs of others, compassionate, and highly intuitive.

Mercury continues its retrograde motion through the sign of Taurus and will conjoin with the Sun.   There is a great need for exchanges, talking, and analyzing, but with Mercury being retrograde we need to be careful of our “investment” with the information being given.  This is amplified by the combination not being known for its “incredible” listening skills.   Take all information receive today with a grain of salt, and keep your eyes pinned on the end of June, where information received during this conjunct may either change, or be influenced by new information received.

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Storm is the host of "The Storm Cestavani Show," which airs every Thursday at 11pm EDT.

This weekend will prove to be filled with much energy and loads of excitement as the Moon travels through Social Aquarius and indulgent Pisces.   Circumstances may not be as they seem with the Sun squaring (obstacles) Jupiter, Chiron, and Neptune and sextiling (opportunities) Uranus.  I refer to this combination as the “Las Vegas” aspect because there is a tendency to override boundaries to experience the feelings of risk, exhilaration, and momentary rewards.  However, after the dust has settled and the last glass of Champaign has been consumed, we are left with feelings of insecurity, confusion and self doubt.   Use this weekend to have fun, but keep in mind the laws of the “physical world,” and its boundaries, regulations, and laws upon us.   There is nothing wrong with kissing lady luck, but falling in love with her could prove to be deadly.

On a lighter note, Saturn which has been retrograde since December 30^th will turn direct on Saturday evening.  Many of the heated issues regarding the economy escalated during this retrograde cycle amplified by its continued on again off again opposition to Uranus.   This planetary combination is known for upsetting ideologies which are no longer beneficial.  However, Saturn turning direct may prove to provide a bit of relief financially and allow new doors to open.   Regardless, the summer months prove to be a beneficial period and breath of relief against the backdrop of the first half of the year.

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After a week of intensive and volatile energies the new week begins with the Moon moving into sensitive and gentile ‘Pisces’.   Emotions and receptivity to others will be heightened today, but the lunar aspects are positive creating an atmosphere of ease and a deeper understanding of the needs of others.

We can utilize the energies by being creative, understanding, and possibly refocus ourselves towards our inner path and spiritual journey.  In addition, this is a good day to be in the company of others enjoying our connection to those around us.  Since there are no planetary aspects today, we should find things calm, peaceful, and relaxing.

Enjoy..

Should we batten down the hatches and ride out the storm, or is the prospect of hiding under our beds the best course of action?   As I have reported elsewhere, one of the most dynamic and energetic aspects of the year occurs today.   The difficulty with Mars conjoined with Uranus is its impulsivity, reactive nature, and disregard for the thoughts, feelings, or the effects it has on others.  The aspect is akin to pouring gasoline on a forest fire, and unfortunately the aspect tends to create separations, break ups, heightened anxieties, and all out explosions.

I have received calls and emails questioning whether or not there is anything positive I could report about this aspect.  Unfortunately, the answer is no!  However, the aspect tends to erupt out of the areas of our lives where we may be experiencing frustration and stagnancy.   We may find those areas of life triggered today by Mars/Uranus, which ultimately opens the door for new opportunities, expanded insight, and heightened inspiration towards a better future.

Let me know how you experience the Mars/Uranus conjunction! 

The Adventures of Sagittarius continue as the Moon continues her third day in the sign.   Although most of us will be feeling carefree and joyous, our friends that are in relationships may begin to feel the pinch with the Moon closing in on its final aspect to retrograde Venus.  Sagittarius would prefer not to deal with such words as structure, commitment, and responsibility.  After all, its ruler Jupiter or Zeus in mythology was never known to keep his zipper up, therefore the insecure square between Moon and Venus propel people quickly to the real world as relationship tensions begin to rise.

The only planetary aspect (not including lunar aspects) of the day is the minor semisextile between the Sun and Uranus.  Minor issues surrounding finances could arise today as circumstances percolate to the surface.  In addition, your vision to create something new or give birth to a new idea or revelation could be equally rewarding.  With all Uranian aspects expect the unexpected is the order of the day.

Prepare yourself for a week of nonstop action, as the energy begins with a bang, and does not slow down until the weekend.  The Moon begins in energetic, enthusiastic, and adventurous Sagittarius.   We may find ourselves focused on expanding our awareness, and looking for new opportunities.  Try to keep away from doing anything restrictive or routine, so that you can keep your frustrations down to a minimum.

All the fun and energy of the day will draw to an end, as the Moon will square Saturn around 9:04 pm.   This combination can make us feel quite restrictive and unable to express our feelings.   This aspect can make us feel quite anxious, overwhelmed, and annoyed.   We may want to spend the evening hours alone, enjoying simplicity, and taking care of ourselves.   Most often, despite our urge towards excitement and adventure, the slow and steady road is often the easiest to travel. 

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Cerebral Mercury moves out of quick spirited and temperamental Aries and into stable and structured Taurus.  This will shock the fire signs, who have experienced a few weeks of quickened intuition, insight, and a steady diet of creative inspiration, and it will soothe the earth signs that will begin to feel like they are living on more solid ground.   Mercury in Taurus is concerned with understanding life through a process of forming facts from firm conclusions based on experience rather than intuition and feelings.  Mercury gives us the message that we need to turn more towards the rational and proceed in a more conservative, cautious, and constructive manner.   In addition, Taurus rules money and our finances.  We can take advantage of this energy by creating a budget and by cutting out wasteful spending.    

As Mercury changes signs, the Moon moves into its full phase.  The full Moon is a continuation of the New Moon process that began in late March.  The Sun and Venus both being in Aries, has made life concerns to be about “ourselves” with very little focus on others.  This Moon phase brings to the surface the issues surrounding our relationships in a deeper capacity, as a result of understanding ourselves.   As a result, those that are around us will have more of an understanding of who we are and what motivates us.  Take time out today to be more compassionate, understanding, and empathic to those we love that are in need.  We can build a bridge between ourselves and others, which will give hope and inspiration to the isolated, wounded, and challenged.

Wednesday, we move out of the realm of order, service, and discipline into the realm of relationships and partnerships.  The Moon moves out of Virgo and into Libra at 11:22pm EDT on Tuesday, and spends the entire day in Libra as we prepare for the Full Moon on Thursday.   The Moon in Libra expresses feelings in a refined civilized manner, and avoids conflicts at all costs.  While the Moon moves through the sign of the scales we will notice the need to bring harmony into our personal lives, and experience life in an ethical and fair manner.

Despite the Moon being placed in such a gentile sign, she opposes Venus and squares Pluto early in the transit.   Difficult aspects to both Venus and Pluto may bring up feelings of insecurity, confusion, and intensity into our relationships with others throughout the day.   The dual planetary combination (Venus/Pluto) can bring forth obsessions (Pluto) and addictions (especially to food) as a form of escaping the emotional turbulence of the aspects.  Today, we should utilize the most positive dimension of Pluto, and attempt to understand ourselves and our emotions on a more profound and deeper level.  This will allow us to experience our own feelings, and help reclaim our own power.

 

Tuesday morning we wake up to a lovely aspect of cerebral Mercury sextiling creative and imaginative Neptune. This aspect grants us the gift of sensitivity to others, artistic expression, and a sharpened intuition. Listening to our “gut” is imperative, as the aspect requires us to move away from apparent facts and reasoned logic to give space to spirit and intuitive hunches. This is a great day to explore our inner world through meditation, relaxation, and service to the larger picture rather than the apparent world around us. Enjoy the morning hours, as the Moon will go void of course in the early afternoon hours on the East Coast, and late morning hours on the West. Try to avoid making major decisions or choices during the void period, as they tend to unravel and become undone. The Moon’s last aspect is an opposition to disruptive Uranus, which will make us feel a little restless, insecure, impulsive and irritated through the remainder of the day. Moreover, the Moon in hard aspect to Uranus can provoke difficulties in both friendships and relationship matters. The Moon will move out of Virgo and into relationship oriented Libra during the very late evening hours.

As we begin the work week, the Moon continues to move through dutiful and organized Virgo. The day begins with an aspect between the Moon forming a harmonious trine to Pluto in goal oriented Capricorn. This is a positive time for you to focus on your goals, achievements, and putting your well developed ideas into action. Also, this will be a good day to focus on finances, investments, and any form of financial repair or analysis. In addition, Mercury will semisextile Uranus. In astrology, the semisextile is a rather controversial aspect and there is much debate over whether it is a beneficial or stressful aspect because of its connection to the 2nd and 12th houses. Regardless there seems to be small inconveniences (12th house) which can bring forth new opportunities (2nd house). Mercury/Uranus can provide subtle energy to help propel us out of circumstances we are stuck in, and provide us with the intuitions to help guide us into our future. Towards the end of the day, Moon will conjoin with Saturn retrograde at around 11:11pm EDT. Moon/Saturn aspects can feel very punishing and very restricting. Saturn requires hard work, determination, and grit, and often it can make the Moon feel quite inadequate. Make sure that your “homemade” self inflicted bully club is tucked safe away in the closet, and feel assured that you did the best that you could possibly do today. ---- Storm is the host of "The Storm Cestavani Show"

Sunday should prove to be an interesting if not dramatic day, as the Moon in Leo goes void of course during the morning hours. The last aspect the Moon will make is the opposition to Neptune bringing forth conflicting emotions, withdrawal, lack motivational energy, and in many cases a lack of confidence. Often, the Moon in opposition to Neptune can bring forth moments of feeling blue, nostalgic, and oversensitive to the feelings, thoughts, and actions of others. With this in mind, we can use the energy of Neptune to tap into our spiritual lives, our need to connect to a source higher than ourselves, and an attempt to understand ourselves and our own character defends on a deeper level. On a more positive note, the Moon will move into Virgo during the evening hours. The Moon in Virgo expresses itself in a refined, controlled, and serious way. Since the only aspect made will be the conjunction to dwarf planet Ceres we have the ability to comfort ourselves and listen to our inner and outer needs, and we can act upon what needs to be nurtured in our lives. Seven Day Forecast: 4/7: Mercury sextile Neptune 4/9: Mercury In Taurus 4/9: Full Moon @ 19 Libra 4/10: Sun Sextile Jupiter 4/11: Mercury trine Pluto 4/11: Venus Retrograde into Pisces