Transit Venus square transit Pluto Nov 20 2015

I just wanted to let you know that relationship dynamics are headed into some turbulent territory next couple days, starting from now, and real strong by tomorrow evening into the weekend then reignites closer to the upcoming full moon next week. But for now, passions flare. Venus is making a 3rd Quarter Square aspect to Pluto Friday evening in play now thru the weekend; a phase in a cycle of balancing power, control & authority within key relationships, transforming and maturing together in the process which the current cycle started back on Dec 20 2014, and is now coming back around, finalizing facing one last challenge of the cycle before new areas of transformation and growth can occur. This usually plays out one to one, for any relationship that is really important - family, business, romantic, etc. - important partnership .

Strong power plays could be on the way. One or both of you could be feeling some intensity that could stir up an argument by tomorrow evening. Feelings of jealously, possessiveness, wanting to control and lots of manipulation is very likely, especially if current circumstances like obligations or social type stuff with others help agitate the under-currents already being felt. If issues with the other doesn't manifest by this weekend, it will still be bubbling under the surface the entire time. Awareness will keep you out of trouble, to a degree. One person might be passive aggressive, agitated, unhappy, etc trying to get the other to know that something is wrong by acting insecure. They might not feel like they can communicate it, so act passive. They might feel powerless and feel the other has too much control. This could initiate an argument so that all this energy over the last year of 2015 (in context of power/control issues) can be released, until starting a new cycle, upgraded, moving forward with maturity in new ways, if they can make it past this 3rd quarter challenge. It all comes down to fears and insecurities, fearing the loss of something they love and or value/desire, like the other person. Trust is a big thing with this. If the partner is not doing anything to jeopardize the respect/relationship and the other still acts out in jealously, suspicion, control, fear, etc then this is the issue of that person, and they are projecting their fear of loss. Or maybe one partner needs to check their behavior. Are they acting in a way that their subconscious knows will cause an argument with their partner, acting inappropriate, so they themselves can get out of the mess, passively? This is the kind of stuff i'm talking about. Stuff that can't be said, too afraid to say or admit the feelings of fear that could come up. Being honest is best, sharing feelings, even if hard ones. Rather than reacting to one person in fear the other person could be compassionate and understanding, knowing why, But this alignment makes that a challenge, to stay balanced when passions flare, with jealously and control. This energy kind of sets people up to fall in trap, so all this unspoken energy of the power and control dynamic can be released.

Things do get better after this minor setback, if indeed it manifests for you. It might not but you still might have to deal with tough feelings. Or you could have to face loss of something you want. Not feeling valued enough perhaps. stuff like that. Acceptance, trust, letting go and knowing that holding on so tight is where the suffering comes from. The energy will be sensitive but then Mercury and the sun move into Sagittarius uplifting the energy to a higher degree of faith and trust. However, Saturn is square to Neptune so confusion and doubts about what we know to be true, beliefs, opinions etc are in question, for everyone; being asked to get more real and honest, with self first. Reality check.

Alright, now you know, you can work with it...
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Last day for Venus in Virgo up next Libra - Relationship/value changes

Today (Nov 7) is the last day for Venus in Virgo before moving into Libra which will change relationship dynamics greatly- thank the heavens for that!  She's been in transit thru uptight Virgo (no offence) since Oct 8 2015. Venus's energy (which has a lot to do with relationships, values and desires - the love energy) doesn't do well in the sign Virgo; she's debilitated here, lacking strength - meaning Venus in Virgo has a difficult time manifesting all the good things of desire and value, especially when it comes to relationships. Anyone born with Venus in Virgo or that has Venus progressed into Virgo should listen up! However this message is for everyone as Venus is at the most critical point of Virgo today - the 29th degree before the energy changes.

"Totally Intent Upon Completing An Immediate Task, A Man Is Deaf To Any Allurement"  - sabian-symbol
One reason people with this energy get less than what they would like (which has been the universal theme this last 6 weeks or so) is that they try and make relationships too complicated. It gives the desire for perfection in love and value. Everything has to be just f'ing right in order to allow the abundance in. Over-critical, is the theme. So there can be a lot of self-sabotaging without even knowing it. This will give people the desire to have a mental list of the traits and qualifications one must posses in order to meet their desires in love. If they are single, good luck finding a match; no one will ever be the right fit for all the demands and qualifications they must have in order to deserve the love. Talk about illusion - fairytale type shit, yea know. Virgo and Pisces have close ties and so waiting for that perfect match is illusory activity keeping love away, even if they think they are being "practical" with their requirements for the other.

Sure, we can all grow and mature through experience which helps us understand what we want and don't want but Venus in Virgo can take this too far. Over-critical, and only seeing what's lacking while ignoring the opportunity for abundance that can be right in front of them -following the practical mind more than the heart and faith in higher processes. The universe knows much more than we do and sometimes important relationships are formed with people that are far from the best match because the universe knows they have something we need, and vice versa. But no, Venus in Virgo is too smart for that shit. They know what they want and won't compromise while wanting others to be what they want, ignoring the gifts that the other is offering in the moment. Hence why Venus doesn't much like Virgo. Sorry to say, but it's true. She rewards other placements in much more abundant ways. Virgo is too hard on Venus.Thus people that have this in natal or by progression have a tough time finding what they want in love. It's not the universe's fault. Just there own self-sabotaging expectations rather than enjoying the gifts of the moment. Always trying to fix love. Oh well, Virgo just has the ability to see what's out of whack, rather than acceptance and vision.

Anyway, just some reflections to ponder, if you're interested. Even me writing this is a form of that Venus energy critical today. Love hasn't been as blissful as it could be recently. Venus then begins transit through Libra the next several weeks starting tomorrow morning (11/8). This will change all the universal love and value energy in significant ways, especially for those people that have a strong Venus influence in their charts. Venus in Libra is a very different woman. There will be more objectivity and willingness to compromise in these matters which is healthy and will help manifest all the great Venus type things easier. Venus loves Libra so things are about to get better in the relationship department. Venus in Virgo transit had to give us some self love healing first before all the good stuff can show up. The need to balance life with others become strong. Venus will be on the North Node the next couple days which means relationship activity taking place will be important for future having long reaching effects on life with others. Pay attention to the people you're dealing with now. They are important. Relationships begin to move forward in new ways. Not just romantic, all relationships of importance. There is a new moon coming up next week which gives extra support to this. But it's Scorpio which means if you can't integrate more depth and intimacy because of fears and hangups, then you missing out on the hidden gems of potential laying and waiting under the surface with others.  I'll speak more on that new moon soon. Until then, get ready for an energy shift with others.

- Rik
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Astrological Moon Report for Oct 12 - Nov 3 2015

Moon Report                                                                                               astrohawkastrology.com

Libra New Moon

Oct 12 2015 - 5:05 PM PDT                 19 deg Libra

New beginnings; planting seeds for new or improved relationships. Set new intentions for what you want in love, partnership, and relationships of all kinds. This energy supports balancing yourself with other important people in your life, bringing more peace and harmony to these connections. The trick to navigating this relationship energy that will be waxing in strength over the next two weeks is being willing to embrace more authenticity in how you communicate and relate to these other people in your life. Too many walls and boundaries up can leave little room for allowing others to get to know you on the deepest most authentic levels, and vise versa. Venus the ruler of Libra is now in Virgo with Mars and Jupiter in positive alignment with Pluto. This will help to see where things have gotten messy and what it will take to clean up your relationships, or perhaps even starting new connections that have arrived unexpectedly. Transformation in these matters are and will be working behind the scenes, changing your life with others. This fresh start for you and others is asking people to step out of comfort zones and maybe try someone, or something you haven't thought of before, if you know what i mean. 

This Libra energy helps people become more objective with wiliness to compromise, which is very healthy within relationship. Those of you that are fixed in certainty or stubbornness are missing out on the future possibilities. The people you are talking with or thinking about right now will be playing a big role in your future as this energy of this new moon is aligning folks so they can create new partnership, even if it looks a little different than what you already know. Alternative relations of all kinds is very much supported with this relationship new moon.

 Libra new moon is also a great time to start any kind of new projects especially ones that involve fine art, music and photography. Let your good taste and grace shine.

Embrace the other with true authenticity and you'll be in the flow of this new moon.

Capricorn 1st Quarter Square

Oct 20 2015 - 01:31 pm PDT         27 deg Cap

Emotional challenges & obstacles for what was started around new moon in regards to you and others. Waxing energy. Don’t retreat – meet head-on - push thru with diplomacy and grace - find solutions to continue forward. Plan for long term big picture with others while focusing on the short term here & now details that need attention. Business, responsibilities and commitments could challenge you; find balance between your needs and others. Could also feel relationship wounds from the past. It will pass, don't let it stop you from moving forward with others.

Taurus Full Moon

Oct 27 2015 – 5:05 am PDT          3 deg Taurus

This full moon brings more illumination about certain emotional needs, desires and values in regards to relationship. Peak tension between self & others. Flowering phase – emotional energy climaxing. An opposition between the material and what's beneath the surface. New insights and awareness about relationship wounds of the past might allow new healing opportunities that will help you emotionally move forward with others. Something has to change; something is out of balance, which this full moon will highlight. This is a full moon that wants to bring more emotional and sexual intimacy to current and new romantic relationships that were started around the Libra new moon. This energy supports sharing yourself with the other on a much more deeper level of trust and vulnerability; physically merge with the other, if you haven't already ;-P

Leo 3rd Quarter Square

Nov 3 2015 – 4:23 am PST            10/11 deg Leo

Emotional challenges & obstacles for what was started around new moon with others. Waning energy. Time for reflection, acceptance & release. Harvest the relationships brought forward. Build upon what you already have. Retreat from creation for the time being knowing you did your best – no regrets. Don’t push thru, let go and embrace the others next to you. Emotionally express self to others from the heart. Release past, prepare for next new moon. This is also the day the lovers come together, unite, merge, etc. Creative energy is strong but best to wait for the next new moon waxing energy before creating any more for full potential.

I hope that was helpful.

Have a great lunar cycle.

 - Rik 

Mercury moves direct; Venus into Virgo - Relationship Transformation Oct 6 - Oct 12

There is some astrological importance that I wanted to share with you about a few energy changes taking place this week, including the finalization of a 10 week Venus retrograde phase. But first, let’s talk about the sun, Pluto and Mercury.

Tomorrow morning (Oct 6) 7am pacific time the day starts off kind of rough as the sun squares Pluto. This doesn't always manifest as an outer event but the undercurrents will be very turbulent sitting up transformation within self and for relationships thru the week. Not everyone likes change so some people will resist the intensity they feel within. Some power struggles between people are likely. Accept and be prepared to move things forward!

Mercury moves direct!

October 8 we have Mercury moving direct again. Remember back around September 17 Mercury stationed retrograded at 15 degrees Libra; appearing to move backwards from the Earth’s perspective. Mercury is now stationing direct and will once again move forward over 0-15 degrees Libra for a 3^rd and final time, reaching 15 Libra once again on Oct 24. Although Mercury will be moving forward again, the universal mind, ideas and conversations are still covering old territory from now until Oct 24, and is what we call moving thru Mercury’s shadow. Therefore the true finalization of this Mercury retro phase will be complete on Oct 24, at which time we will have more clarity around ideas and plans with others that can start moving forward, properly. However, it’s ok to start new projects and buy big ticket items once again starting on Oct 8 as Mercury begins to track forward while the sun is at 15 Libra on Oct 8 highlighting matters that took place back around Sep 17! This means the universe will be working on aligning people in some way around this time. Pay attention to what you are thinking and talking about with others around Oct 8 until the Libra new moon on Oct 12. There could be clues to important relationship activity/communication that has affect on future.

Venus completes full retrograde phase started on July 25, moves into new sign and territory!

The other change in energy I see happening on Oct 8 afternoon and evening is Venus and the moon change signs. This is extremely important as Venus is the ruler of Libra where the sun and Mercury are activating important relationship activity. As above so below remember, therefore it’s likely some kind of relationship changes around this time will occur. I’m not saying negative, just a change in energy, and perhaps moving into a new beginning in some way in the weeks ahead. This move from Venus into 0 Virgo marks the finalization of her entire retrograde phase that started back around July 25 2015 at 0 Virgo. Venus is the universal energy of the feminine, resources, values, relationships, attractions and desires that went back into the past, giving people a chance to understand their own personal self-worth and self -value more, while updating their general values helping folks become clearer on what they want and value in their outer life as well. Values for some people might have been updated along with having a better understanding what they find the most valuable within relationship. The heart’s pull has had a lot to do with what people have desired and are attracted to lately. Now, as the feminine and ruler of relationships moves back into Virgo there will be some changes to the universal feminine energy Including relationships, attractions, desires and values. You see, now that people have a clearer understanding of what they want, they will try and create it for the long term in a very grounded practical way. It will be so much easier to see what stands in the way. Venus into Virgo will greatly reinforce all the other energy in Virgo right now including Jupiter and Mars making matters more critical and serious than they have been; yet at same time, very creative energy as well. Although there has been serious activity taking place, socially, the energy has been light and playful thanks to Venus in Leo. Now the universal social energy changes too. Creating good relationship health becomes more important for most people but at same time things can be pointed out that no longer is working. If so, try and stay open to hearing and understanding other people’s perspective without getting too defensive. Try to be conscious of, and fix what’s broke when it comes to your values and relationships. This is also signaling a change in money matters, so making investments once again is advised, especially after the Libra new moon on Oct 12.

Moon closes out the Leo energy, moves into Virgo with Venus, Mars and Jupiter.

Oct 8 has the moon changing signs too, from Leo into 0 Virgo with Venus around 1:01pm PDT. As the moon is in transit through Leo Oct 6-8, it will be bringing a close to the Leo energy that’s been in place all summer. As moon enters Virgo with Venus, things change. This is the circumstances and universal mood aligning with the relationship activity/energy that’s changing form right now, reinforcing Virgo energy even more which is ruled by Mercury. Combine this with Mercury turning direct that day, it would seem to indicate a change of mind and perception about matters regarding, relationships, ideas, and personal values.  Apply this to your own personal situation as it’s different for everyone and you should get an idea of what’s coming for you – a change in some way, especially within relationship. Perhaps new information has come recently, or something that allows the mind and circumstances to move forward, even though there is still another week or so before people will have full clarity on whatever it is they are talking about and planning for the future with others.

New develops will start happening, allowing for fresh relationship seeds to be planted for the upcoming year on the Libra new moon Oct 12.

Oct 8 - 9 Saturn trouble!

As the moon passes Venus it reaches and activates a square aspect from moon/Venus to Saturn for the next couple days – late Oct 8 – Oct 9 our new updated values in self and relationship get tested as Saturn reflects authority challenging what has been brought forward. This is NOT a good time to push forward and ask for what you want. Reflect on the feelings around this time before trying to proceed forward. The moon is waning, headed for the dark balsamic phase after all, needing acceptance and release of past before starting the new. A reality check could take place either from circumstances or others in your life presenting obstacles and challenges before you. On the other hand, the hard feelings reflected by Saturn around Oct 8 and 9 could be your own inner authority asking you to check in with the bigger picture of things. You see, the Virgo energy has a grounded narrow focus but Saturn in Sagittarius is asking for you to commit to something that perhaps is bigger than just your own plans or short term focus, going big, but bringing that grand idea down to earth. The events around this time need to be thought of in the wider bigger picture while still taking action on the little details that will make it all happen. Apply this info to whatever this is referring to, for you personally. Don’t let fears and inhibitions get in the way of you going after what you want if you happen to face challenges around this time. The problem, if there is one, will pass quickly within a few days. Check in with the feelings that come up, for better self-understanding. Accept and release negativity these few days. When the tough energy passes it will be time for the Libra new moon which has some powerful creative aspects allowing even greater progress and new developments for the next lunar cycle that will be one of the most transformative in the short term that we have seen in a while. The eclipses changes us over the next year but this Libra new moon will give many opportunities with others in very grounded practical ways that makes life better for all involved. I’ll be posting about that later in the week. Until then, stay conscious and see if you can notice the change of energy I’m talking about here starting afternoon on Oct 8 until the new moon on Oct 12. 

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Dates of Important Astrological Transits

Sep 17 – Mercury stations Retrograde in Libra 15 deg – 0 deg.

Reevaluation of information/ideas/thoughts/communication that’s taken place with others since around  Aug 27 – Sep 17. Hold off on important decisions regarding new projects, commitments, new ideas and plans until new information comes in between Sep 17 – Oct 8. Give time for delays, mishaps & changes. Pay attention to surface details and possible miscommunication/misunderstandings with others.   

Sep 17 – Saturn enters Sagittarius until Dec 19 2017

Saturn leaves Scorpio after 2.5 years in transit thru underworld bringing more commitment and tough lessons to Scorpio, Taurus, Aquarius and Leo about all that has been hidden. Won’t return to Scorpio for 30 years. Now bringing more commitment and tough lessons to Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces and Virgo for next 2.5 years. Check if you have any planets in these signs. This shift of karmic energy is asking for big picture truth in your personal beliefs, opinions and life philosophy. Why do you believe what you do? What do you believe about yourself to be true, and why? Are these beliefs based on a firm foundation of reality, or were they placed there from others long ago? Saturn will be putting pressure on some people to concentrate, study and learn new things that heightens the intellectual potential and understanding of both the world and self or the matters symbolized by the planet in that sign. Opinions & beliefs will be challenged by others in authority. Life expansion has to be done slowly, maturely, wisely and practical. Contraction vs expansion.

Sag – check your dogmatic beliefs & opinions. Virgo – check how critical & narrow your perspective is on self and life; widen/soften if need be. Gemini – think wide, big and long term, expand knowledge past what’s in front of you now. Pisces – ground yourself, get real, stop self-sabotaging; check addictions & illusions. Build upon dreams & imagination.

Sep 21 – 1^st quarter square with sun – Moon enters Capricorn for 2.5 days

Push thru emotional challenges & obstacles. Focus on business, commitments & responsibilities. Emotions feel better when acting with integrity, maturity, punctuality and loyalty for these few days. Circumstances are serious & mature. Do what needs to be done for best results.

Sep 22 – Last day for sun in Virgo – Venus trine Uranus

Sun at 29 Virgo makes day critical & nitpicky with urgency to take care of last minute work, organization, planning, details, etc.

Venus trine Uranus round 3. Connected to desires from 1st round June 29 and  2^nd round Aug 17. Night time creates unusual social situations, desires and attractions. The inner feminine is mischievous, rebellious and wild. Creative energy is high & impulsive. Self-expression is dramatically bold, flamboyant and eccentric, yet moon in Capricorn makes mood & circumstances traditional, serious and mature, creating unstable energy between emotional needs and impulsive desires & attractions. Get work done – then play. Relationships desire something new, fun, creative, impulsive and authentic. Incorporate authentic heart felt needs/desires into your most important values planning on how you will create this for your future. Take your partner, friend, and or lover to something different, exciting and adventurous, yet be mature, wise and somewhat traditional in your behavior (Capricorn, opening doors, etc.) for best results.

Sep 23 – Sun into Libra - Fall Equinox - changing of the seasons; Moon into Aquarius next 2.5 days trine sun; Mars last degree of Leo; Venus trine Uranus continuation. 

The solar energy leaves critical earth element Virgo and enters social Air element Libra at 1:21 am PDT for the next month changing energy and focus to relationship activity. Libra season is about balancing self with other important people in your life. This helps with more objectivity and diplomacy, wanting to keep peace, listening and considering what others think and feel as just important to your own thoughts and feelings. Venus now rules this month which is still in positive alignment to Uranus suggesting possible activity with you and others the last couple days changes something within relationship. People become less critical and more willing to compromise where it’s needed. Activity such as art, music, beauty, harmony, photography, social grace. etc. gets energized.  Moon into Aquarius changes emotional energy and circumstances to social and friendly, though eccentric and alternative, emotionally detached from heaviness thinking of long term future with self and others; able to easily break social rules these two days, being authentic in expression, though somewhat rebellious and impulsive. Last day for Mars in Leo, critical need to take action on manifesting creative desires. Strong egos, prideful assertions; actions and expressions are bold.

Sep 24 – Sun conjunct North Node Libra; Mars into Virgo square Saturn; Mercury square Pluto; Pluto stations direct; Moon opposition Venus.

Sep 24 looks important as well, as sun aligns with the North Node in Libra suggesting important relationship development/activity that affects future. Pay attention to whom you are dealing with on this day as it’s a clue to how significant that person is to your life and future. Any communication should be of interest & important. As the Aquarius moon builds opposition to Venus it will be important to emotionally detach from strong needs and desires, not letting dramatic heavy feelings/desires disempower you and your plans to get what you want. You could have new realizations/ full illumination around what it is you do in-fact desire the most. Mercury retrograde squares Pluto round 2 right as Pluto stations direct, intensifying transformational energy afternoon/evening. News and information will be intense and powerful, possibly with conflict. Power struggles with in communication is likely related to communication/thoughts from Sep 9 causing people to rethink something between self and others but won’t be finalized for a few more weeks. Mars leaves expressive and creative Leo and enters grounded critical Virgo at 7:18 pm PDT instantly picks up on square to Saturn in Sagittarius thru Sep 26. This will change the universal action, passion and confrontation energy to a noticeable degree of criticalness and feelings of frustrations with what you can and can’t do, or at least how much progress you can make with creating what you want in the short term. For these three days there are roadblocks and obstacles in your path with need to slow down and take smart well-thought-out action to getting what you want. Authority is not being supportive to what you want and intend to do. There might be narrowing of focus to details yet there is also a need to incorporate bigger picture, long term objectives and planning into the short term action you want to take around this time. Take action on the details but broaden your perspective for best results. As Mars transits Virgo for the next 6 weeks, it’s best to take grounded, practical action with solid plans in place, only doing what is most useful and practical, incorporating organization but at same time keep the long-term bigger picture in mind. Expect delays in getting what you want from around Sep 24 – Sep 26. Moon

 Sep 25 – Moon enters Pisces square Saturn opposition Mars.

Feelings of frustrations, roadblocks, obstacles and challenges with authority around this time become noticeable and likely. The emotional energy in Pisces creates confusion and need for escape/retreat from anything too critical and abrasive. Yet circumstances call for logical, analytical, practical thinking/activity, being sharp and focused. Tap into your faith and spirituality, allowing a few hrs for down/alone time while still taking care of responsibilities. Incorporate compassion and sensitivity for self and others along frustrating lines. Disillusionment about something is possible around this time. Be willing to face facts, truth and higher understanding with any disappointments.  We have all gone thru some inner transformation these last several months. Now with Pluto moving direct our outer life will also transform along these new lines in more noticeable ways.

Sep 25 – Sep 27 moon in Pisces  with Neptune and Chiron will create sensitive energy, feelings of old wounds trying to be healed might sting a bit. Spirituality and compassion will help.

Sep 27 – Aries Full Moon/ Lunar Eclipse -  sun/moon/earth align.

Moon into Aries at 12:29 pm PDT trine Saturn builds to full moon, bringing emotional courage and need for independence while being responsible. This full moon eclipse will be exact at 7:50 pm PDT at 4-5 degrees Aries, opp the sun at 4-5 degrees Libra. Check your chart for any planets around 3-6 degrees of Aries, Libra, Capricorn or Cancer. If you have energy there this full moon eclipse will pack a punch for that particular energy placement bringing surprises and changes, along with full emotional illumination to what has been hidden in the past. Planets at 3-6 Leo or Sagittarius will also be effected but with more positive easy flowing results. Events taking place around this time are extra powerful and significant, affecting your future in unforeseen ways, especially strong over the next 6 months. Feelings and thoughts about someone or something you never had in past could come up now. Circumstances could force changes. Some kind of release from past or past relationships is necessary in order to move forward, OR, making new commitments to people from the past, or new people in general in order to move forward. The need for impulsiveness and independence doing things your own way will have to be balanced with commitment to what others need as well. Something between self and others is very much out of balance and forced to release or realign over the next 6 months, at least. Something important and serious might have to be dealt with before progress and change can be made. Emotional intensity peaks and starts to release the tension between self and others over the next two weeks.