June 2012

PLANET REPORT: June is a pivotal month that marks a significant shift in global consciousness. We have had not only a solar eclipse in Gemini (in May) that is now leading us to the lunar eclipse in Sagittarius on June 4th (11:13pm) but Venus has also been travelling in retrograde motion through Gemini with a much-anticipated and even rarer transit across the face of the Sun on June 6th. This transit will be visible in New Zealand and Australia and begins at 10:15am and lasts for six hours. Throw the Moon’s Nodes into this heady mix and we can begin to understand why repetitive relationship issues have really brought old karma home to roost. How we have dealt with this is entirely up to us but certainly the opportunity to clear the past of its baggage and its residual effects on our current lives has been presented to us. Obviously, people who have planets that have copped this huge cosmic load will be feeling this the most.  

Right in the midst of this cosmic menu, another big shift occurs! Moving from heavy-bodied, plodding, practical Taurus, the largest planet in our solar system, philosophical, expansive Jupiter, shifts into mercurial Gemini on June 12th. Spending 12 months in each sign on its journey around the Sun, it will remain here until June 26th 2013.

This is the flag that signals that the second half of 2012 will be much swifter and “intellectual” than the first half, and people born under the signs – or containing planets in - Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces will be the first to notice that something different is occurring. Give or take a year or so, people who are also aged around 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72 and 84 will notice - at some point within the next 12 months - that a new cycle or trend is emerging both within and without themselves. While each 12-year cycle is different due to the varying movements of the other planets, looking back at what happened at previous Jupiter in Gemini cycles (by counting back in 12-year increments) clues can be picked up as to what may emerge this time.  

While it may seem that the chatty, breezy energy of Gemini suits the generous qualities of Jupiter, we need to keep in mind that Jupiter is moving through its opposite sign and is therefore considered by astrologers to be in its “detriment”. Jupiter sees life from a lofty, very serious viewpoint and is therefore not comfortable about being brought down to street level on issues that it would normally ponder with a lot more time and thought. Hence, we may find that important issues both in our lives and globally are not given the due respect they deserve and that decisions are made with facts that have not been considered properly. The duality of Gemini also means there may be much more hidden in the shadows. Jupiter is the greater benefic concerned with weightier issues of truth, justice and ethics while Gemini is the imparting of information on an everyday level in a very quick, speedy way.

Whenever we have planets in Gemini, we tend to get a double-edged package of events, situations, feelings and people entering our lives, and for Jupiter we may find that intellectual energy is on the move in a lighter, brighter but much more seemingly “superficial” way. There are fewer boundaries with Jupiter in fluid Gemini and a greater ability to assimilate multiple viewpoints that, unless we are careful, creates an overload of information that swamps our original focus. A surge of ideas and idealistic thinking are great but can also overwhelm our capacity to sort them into context. This makes it extremely difficult to act on them and we may blow a lot of hot air and achieve little unless we are ultra-disciplined and passionate about what want to accomplish. We may spend too much time discussing concepts with little or no action so that, in the end, concepts never leave the drawing board.

There are many sayings that can help to understand how this energy will manifest: ‘’put your money where your mouth is”, “actions speak louder than words” or “all talk and no action” are just a few to keep in mind over the coming months. We may also seek variety in the coming months and find it difficult to focus on one or two projects. This puts us in danger of having too many intellectual irons in the fire. There is a classic warning that astrologers give about Mercurial energy and that is “Jack or Jill of all trades and master of none.”

Jupiter influences our larger worldviews and belief systems. It expands the mind in religious and philosophical contexts, and also creates the desire to get out into the world and experience different cultures first hand. When you place it in every-day detail-oriented Gemini, it is a like trying to fit a major news story into a tabloid-type newspaper. The News of the World comes to mind here! This means that facts become condensed and repackaged in such a way that often the full-story becomes obscured. Media hounds may exploit this to the max! Or, it is like the Wikipedia version of the Encyclopaedia Brittanica - a lot of superficial facts without the substance that is required to become fully and truly knowledgeable. As a metaphor, it could be the person who appears cultured and experienced but who has gleaned all their knowledge from other people or from books and magazines. So, while we will be handed the gift of information, we will need to be extra cautious to be neither long-winded nor trivial. It’s a double-edged package!

In June, Jupiter immediately encounters its counterpart, Neptune, in a brief but major square aspect. Neptune is travelling through Jupiter’s sign Pisces so there is a greater connection than just the aspect. Because Neptune signifies dreams and illusions, this immediately speaks of dispelling any ideas that have become distorted and exaggerated. This self-honesty and clarification is good to have at the beginning of this transit because it clears the way for accurate thought and renews our faith in ideas that have withstood the test of time, research and investment, or we can discard those that will take us off course. Aim high on an intellectual level but only after all the groundwork has been put in.

This is a great year to hone communication and writing skills and focus on improving gaps in education, which may become more apparent if Jupiter is hitting upon planets in our charts as it passes through (not everyone will experience Jupiter as described.) Language is extremely important too – whether we learn to speak in symbols or tongues – or simply become aware of how we come across.

We can be both student and teacher as we fuse our basic learning with higher aspirations and truths. We can build a bridge between our higher minds and what we take at face value as we absorb information from school, society, TV or the internet. We may become very aware of sloppy thinking and intellectual shortcuts, which are not so serious when we use superficial communication mediums such as Facebook and texting but can become bigger problems when people’s lives are at stake. Having said that, we may need to be more cautious about what information we post about ourselves as more and more stories emerge about how these mediums can work against us. Facebook is actually a very good metaphor for Jupiter in Gemini since we may not always realise how far-reaching small comments are or how quickly the tide can turn leaving one feeling vulnerable. Communication is the hallmark of Gemini, and Jupiter represents society at large; being in its detriment, we could find that this means of interacting can work against us while simultaneously stimulating awareness and discussion of bigger issues. Either way, we should be aware of saturation, over-exposure and becoming desensitised to issues and people through constant interaction.

Returning to June, Venus is travelling in apparent backward motion through Gemini until the 28th (NZT) so many of us will already be aware of some of the possibilities and pitfalls mentioned above. Once it turns direct on the 28th – within two days of Saturn also turning direct (25th) – and once we are through the obstacles, delays and review phase that these two planets have brought to the table, we can begin to enjoy the lighter approach. The karmic Moon’s Nodes are soon to shift from the Gemini/Sagittarius axis but not until August, so while Jupiter may have zipped into Gemini, repetitive situations continue to force us to assimilate what other people mean to us and us to them. Bask in the Venusian energy by meditating upon the best in ourselves and others because by August we will be able to move ahead into a brave new world. 

Kapiti News "Your Stars"


Jun 20th-26th

ARIES: Shortly after the solstice on the 21st, life reaches a tipping point. Changes in the home pave the way for the big ideas that will develop in the coming months.

TAURUS: By this time next week, your financial life and sense of security will be on the move. Mark the 27th on your calendar as the day to look toward the future.

GEMINI: If you are not yet feeling Jupiter’s current as it plugs into Gemini, you are bound to after the 27th. You will lose that feeling of wanting to stay put.

CANCER: The solstice on the 21st marks the beginning of your birthday year and with a new moon so close to your sign, it’s time to make personal plans that involve self-development.

LEO: From the 26th, you will be ready to discuss, arrange and think confidently about plans and events surrounding one or two friends, a club, team or group involvement.

VIRGO: In just over two weeks, life will be very different. Professionally, opportunities and openings will present themselves. The trick is to choose the most achievable goals and know your limits.

LIBRA: In just over two weeks, life will become increasingly busy. Plans and ideas that involve travel, academia or the publishing world will gel with where you find yourself in July.

SCORPIO: The coming months are a time for organising and thinking about financial affairs that involve second or third parties. From taxes to insurance to inheritances, can you afford to ignore the details?

SAGITTARIUS: You are realising the emotional stakes that are involved with shared resources, assets, money and other commitments. From the 27th, discussion and dissection will become much easier with others.

CAPRICORN: Professionally, publicly or parentally, life will be on the move by early July. It’s all about getting the right balance but hopefully over the past six months you have achieved this.

AQUARIUS: Vive la revolution! Your radical ideas will surprise those around you but your highly creative nature needs to call on hidden resources. You will even shock yourself.

PISCES: All those domestic ideas that you have had on the back burner will begin to surface so that by the end of June you will have a new game-plan on the table.

May 30-Jun 5th

ARIES: The Full Moon of the 4th may bring disruptions to travel that throw your daily routine off course. A letter, email or phone call brings something to a conclusion.

TAURUS: Money and security are themes that will grow in importance in the second half of 2012. This is a good time to take stock and make a plan.

GEMINI: Your mental energy is high so you may need to consciously calm your mind. Too many distractions may mean that you miss signs and signals that point to new roads.

CANCER: Think emotional issues through with logic. Mercury is now in your sign and can help with complicated situations. Life is full of obstacles that will pave the way forward.

LEO: The full moon of the 4th highlights all aspects of relating, dating and mating. Everyone wins if you keep sight of the big picture with a lover, child or team mate.

VIRGO: Review your life direction and professional goals. Others may throw red herrings across your path so you need to think laterally and double check all information. Honesty is the best policy.

LIBRA: The lunar eclipse at full moon on the 4th rocks the relationship boat. This could be when the birds come home to roost. Honesty rather than defensiveness will get issues resolved.

SCORPIO: Mixing business with pleasure could raise sticky issues with friends or business partners. Avoid entering into agreements or relying on promises that can come unstuck at the last moment.

SAGITTARIUS: Big problems with others can be solved with small solutions. It’s all a matter of perspective, a dash of imagination and an eye for the future. Avoid taking on unnecessary baggage.

CAPRICORN: Continue to revise health and work situations until solutions become visible and the slate is cleaned. Life in this area changes from the 12th so discard the unnecessary or unworkable.

AQUARIUS: The full moon of the 4th brings issues with romance or children full circle. Life is moving so fluidly now that you have to be quick to spot openings and opportunities.

PISCES: From the 12th, activity surrounding home and family will speed up a notch or two. A new 12-year cycle kicks off then. Did you move, renovate or enlarge the family circle in 2001?  

MAY 23RD-29TH

ARIES: Communications are anything but straight-forward and from the 24th what gets said, read or heard will matter a great deal. The trick is to gauge reactions before you speak.

TAURUS: Crunch numbers, analyse financial details, arrange your fiscal books and develop budgets and targets in May so that you ready for the new 12-year era that begins in June.

GEMINI: There’s a stack of planets in your sign and from the 24th life’s pace quickens. Use this time to develop new ideas for the new 12-year era that commences in June.

CANCER: You may be thrown off-course this week when other people’s ideas and viewpoints run counterpoint to your own but this creates the perfect space to spend more time on complex situations.

LEO: Take a step back from a social situation where mind-games and gossip are doing your head in. Major relationship issues are surfacing that will clear the way in June.

VIRGO: Like the lands at the top of the Faraway Tree, every day brings something new. In June, you have a once-in-12-year chance to climb to the top of the tree.

LIBRA:  From the 24th, you will be buzzing with news and views from afar or with regard to travel, education or publishing. Exposure to the wider world is what you need.

SCORPIO: Enlist the help of knowledgeable friends for financial situations that are incredibly detailed or that involve complex discussion or negotiation in readiness for the new era that begins in June.

SAGITTARIUS: It might seem as if there is no end to the high-spirited antics or discussions with a partner, friend or associate but what takes place now clears the air.

CAPRICORN:  Change your mind-set about the vast array of everyday chores. Avoid stopping to think about what you are doing and you will find life rearranges itself without too much effort.

AQUARIUS: Socially, recreationally or creatively, there is so much going on that it is hard to catch your breath or grasp those ideas that have the potential to grow into something big.

PISCES: The foundations of your life appear to be built on shifting sands but in June you will see the potential that emerges out of the chaos of May. Communication can change everything.

May - Venus Retrograde

With Venus turning retrograde in Gemini on May 16th (NZT), I hope these guys think very carefully about any agreements they sign as described in this article. Retrograde until June 28th, Venus rules money, security and what we value, and these aspects are all up for scrutiny from here on in. In Gemini, the power of words will either bind deals and relationships, or, make them fall apart due to discrepancies in thought, opposing values or the discovery of underhandedness.

This applies to our everyday world as well as the larger economies; and of course it will be the countries and people who have Venus trundling over their planets and points that will experience this directly; but how are we to know who is who? The trick is to play it safe between now and the end of June before cementing agreements because by then we will have weeded out the fickle, the false and the feeble. In the treacherous world of finance, there is always the temptation to double-deal and double-dip, and in the sign of duality, this will be more apparent as this phase progress. In our everyday dealings this translates to avoiding gossip, back-biting and checking that the information heard is accurate. Petty intrigues are juicy and, in some instances, provide justification for our own actions but they can also do damage to relationships of value. All this and much more will become apparent in the latter half of 2012.    

Venus trines Saturn as she turns retrograde and offers a small hope that fairness, justice and stability will prevail. The way to achieve this in the sign of communication is making time for lengthy, in-depth discussion. Flippancy and lack of emotional connection will bring out the negative side of the retrograde because this gives space for dormant gripes and grievances to emerge – nek minit, we will face an avalanche of issues jostling for expression! Venus and Saturn also happen to turn direct within days of each other – June 25-27th – so there is potential for solid structures to be built with others, or financially. However, it’s the solar eclipse at New Moon on May 21st (NZT) at 0 degrees Gemini - preceding Jupiter’s entry into Gemini on June 12th for a 12 month stay - that foretells of the new era in communications and ideology that is to about to commence. 

This New Moon involves deceptive Neptune and therefore alerts us to read between the lines, take little at face value and avoid any temptation cover up details or information that is crucial to trust and good communication. What is concealed now is likely to come to the surface as this phase moves on. Honest feedback, giving and taking, are our tools.

Jupiter in Gemini from June 12th for 12 months suggests that the tone of 2012 will be lighter and brighter but much faster moving than the first half of the year. Prepare the ground now by dealing with issues that will arise thick and fast over the next 7-8 weeks. When Mercury enters its own sign, Gemini, on May 24th, the tempo will really pick up and highlight all that is written, spoken, read or heard. A lot of information is bound to surface then. The trick to dealing with these situations is to keep the mind open, while not closing down the heart or the feelings. Once Mercury moves into sensitive, emotional Cancer, the atmosphere becomes decidedly choppy. With the very intellectual flavour of the coming transits, it is all too easy lose sight of our feelings and our compassion for others – Mercury in Cancer will help us see this. Use your own ethical and moral guidelines to keep in touch with one-self and others, and just like these business leaders who are nutting out the details of agreements and pacts with each other, let’s work on the important nuts and bolts that keep our relationships together.http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/6883994/US-firms-to-control-NZ-legislation

MAY 9-15th (as they appear in the Kapiti News)

ARIES: The written or spoken word takes on greater meaning now and what gets said can affect relations with siblings, neighbours or teachers. Think carefully, and rationally, before revealing your ideas.

TAURUS: Your ruler Venus turns retrograde on the 16th in your financial zone. A rare occurrence, be extremely cautious about signing agreements that can affect your security until after June 27.

GEMINI: Venus in your sign turns retrograde on May 16. It’s time to think about what your personal relationships really mean to you. Good communication is the best place to start your journey. Jupiter returns to your sign after a 12 year absence on June 12th.

CANCER: Whatever is happening behind the scenes may need to be discussed. Even though your sensors are on high alert, wait until after June 27th to reveal or act on ideas or advice.

LEO: The coming eclipse (21st) brings a heightened awareness of how communications work within in a team, club, band or social situation. It will take six weeks to work through details.

VIRGO: Your public image, career and general life direction undergoes a review that will take at least six weeks to work through. Communication and what you truly value should be your focus.

LIBRA:  Your ruler Venus goes off air on the 16th giving you space to review the broader canvas of your life. Avoid listening to or spreading gossip. Double check all travel arrangements.

SCORPIO: Review joint finances up until June 27. A change of mind creates a space to crunch numbers, sort through details or think about what is of greatest value to you.

SAGITTARIUS: Venus retrograde and a solar eclipse bring up two issues that have needed to be discussed for some time. Keep it light but explore as many details as possible until June 27.

CAPRICORN: Health, work and your day-to-day routine may go slightly off track but can lead to insights about how much you value your well-being, time and energy. Seek advice where required.

AQUARIUS: Venus stirs up creative ideas that lead to lucrative output. Your romantic, social or sporting life will enter into a review phase that will stimulate change but wait until after June 27 to set these changes in concrete.

PISCES: What happens over the next six weeks will be a precursor to bigger changes that will arrive on your doorstep from mid-June and into 2013. Avoid sweating the small stuff, second half of 2012 will be completely different.

April

PLANET REPORT: Venus entered Gemini at 03:19am (NZT) this morning (April 4th) and tonight, at 10:12pm, Mercury, the ruler of Gemini turns direct.

Mercury - the planet of communication and thinking - is very weak because not only has it been retrograde since March 12 but it is in the sign of its fall, Pisces. Things get a little better for those of us who have had Mercury travelling over planets in our chart, but it requires greater brainpower to sort through facts and focus on detailed work. The devil is in the details but oh how those details slip and slide everywhere. There are a lot of red herrings amongst the pearls but as always it’s may be the angle we view situations that makes the difference. Use the mercurial energy to look at life from top, bottom and sideways.

From here on in, we can expect those situations that have become wedged against a rock or that have sunk to the bottom of the sea to come loose and re-surface. The trick now is to guess which way the tide will take these situations rather than drift along hoping for the best. A skilled sailor knows how to read the currents and tides as well as keep an eye on the weather and instruct his crew.

With Mars also adrift in opposition to Neptune, those of us with planets around 3 degrees of mutable signs: Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces and Gemini need to learn to navigate deceptively calm seas with as many tools, maps, lifejackets and information guides as can be mustered up. The first tool in the kit-bag for this turbulent journey is to be highly conscious of any information that floats past and to research as much as you can. The second is to keep in contact with whoever mans the radio on the shore. If we allow communication to break down, there is little hope of navigating a straight course away from treacherous rips. This means taking little at face value and if something seems odd, pull back and check it out. At the same time, remain open and honest in all dealings.

Mars has been floundering in Virgo since January 24th but is now preparing to turn direct on April 14th. Because it will come to a standstill and turn around on this day in opposition to Neptune, whatever we initiate is likely to flounder. Keep the lifeline firmly in place though until we get through this phase towards the end of April. Highly creative solutions are there – it’s just that we won’t know which solution or direction is the best until we come out the other side.

The headline "Mum who hired killer saw herself as a victim" reminded me of the another side effect of the coming Mars/Neptune opposition. If this transit is affecting our chart we may find that our reasoning processes are faulty and our judgement off-centre. For much of April, hyper-sensitivity may open the floodgate for strange feelings as Mars stations direct in opposition to Neptune (14th). As we are now entering Neptune’s oceanic territory, it is easy to become lost in a sea of self-pity, especially if we discover mistakes, rather than take constructive steps to fix problems in a practical way. It is tempting to justify our own, or another’s, actions with impossible reasoning processes, but this will only lead to further complications. If there was ever a time to wash the slate clean, it is now. Nip any delusions in the bud. Even if there is no obvious solution, or even if we feel embarrassment at past indiscretions, it is better to act now. Take one truthful step at a time until integrity and trust is restored to full capacity. To help put Mars’ influence over relationships into perspective at this time, we might have to ask if we are willing to risk relationships for the sake of avoiding conflict.

2012 seems to be a year where mutable signs – Gemini, Virgo, Sag and Pisces – are highlighted. Venus waits in the wings to have her turn at retrograding through Gemini between May 16th and June 28th (NZT). Again, it will be those people who have planets between 7 and 23 degrees of the above signs who will feel this transit most. Venus always brings relationships and money into focus so prepare to work harder at these areas of life. Saturn is already highlighting this area as it travels retrograde through Venus’ sign, Libra, and the trine from Venus to Saturn as she turns around, suggests that it’s the situations that we are already aware of that will go through a surge of activity. It’s significant then that Saturn also turns direct two days before Venus, on June 25th.

Lunar activity this month also underlines Venus with the Full Moon in Libra on the 17th at 07:20am (NZT) and the New Moon in Taurus on the 21st at 7:20pm (NZT). A lot will surface around the 17th that will bring situations to a head. The New Moon though bodes well for those of us who can see the spiritual nuances that connect us to our possessions and the people who provide stability in our lives. They are the gems that we need to look after with greater care.  

The Sun travels into Taurus on the 20th – Happy Birthday Taurus. With Jupiter in your sign as your birthday year begins, you have a great head start for growing even further than you have since last August. Keep an eye out your annual New Moon on the 21st. 

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Mercury Retrograde

Mercury turns retrograde tonight at 8:50pm (NZST +13 hrs) in Aries. Retrograde until April 4th, use this time to create and plan adventures and ventures with the future in mind but hold off putting anything that can be delayed into action until after April 16th. 

Mercury will travel through its opposite sign Pisces, where mental boundaries fall away, between March 24th and April 17th. During this stage our ability to analyse the smaller details becomes harder,  and communication and information becomes unreliable; while ideas and imagination are enhanced (great for artists and writers), for practical matters, we are less than grounded. Facts can become too confusing and mixed up to make sense of the bigger picture. 

Mercury starts its retro motion in close proximity to inventive, rebellious - and sometimes erratic and eccentric - Uranus. This suggests that this is a time when great flexibility of thought is required to keep up with to the quickening of events that seem to pound at our consciousness but which fizzle out as soon as they start. However, keep in mind that there are two instalments to this phase and that Mercury will reconnect with Uranus around April 23rd. Keep an open mind and prepare to think outside the usual boundaries.  

March 2012

PLANET REPORT: March is one of those pivotal months of the year where extraordinary events wait in the wings. Not only will Mercury turn retrograde in Aries on the 12th - inciting, irritating and inflaming the revolutionary kingpin, Uranus - but we will also experience the third - and final - triple Jupiter-Pluto connection. Spanning the months July and October 2011, this last fling between Jupiter and Pluto will be joined by a retrograde Mars in Virgo. Stretching the fabric tight over the cosmic loom, it may seem as if the picture is fully formed and clear, but there is still more to come that will take until May to play out. April is strewn with red herrings and mystifying events too because Mars, while weak and out of sorts, will leave Jupiter and Pluto and work its way toward an extremely vulnerable and sensitive opposition to newly-arrived-in-Pisces Neptune on April 14th.

What makes this even more potent is that Mars will turn direct right on this aspect. Take nothing for granted and prepare the lifejackets to get through this highly nebulous phase, especially once the Equinox kicks off the next quarter when the Sun travels into Aries on March 20th. This chart places a Moon/Neptune/Chiron conjunction in watery Pisces smack bang on NZ’s relationship zone in opposition to Mars in our zone of national identity. What confusion from nature, other countries, corporations or entities will oppose us and add to our lack of confidence?

Looking back at the events of July and October we can get an idea of what may take place. In July, we saw the tragic Oslo Massacre, the final edition of the News of the World after reports of hacking, and the death of Amy Winehouse. Following very closely to the above events, in early August, the London Riots shocked the world, and then in October, the second trine saw optimism rise after a positive rally on the stockmarkets.

Venus in her own sign, Taurus, adds even more events and people to this dramatic backdrop of social significance by completing a grand trine formation to both Jupiter and Pluto on March 14th. Venus and Jupiter add warmth and enthusiasm in March, even optimism in the face of rock solid evidence that life may be improving, but this should be tempered with extreme caution due to the prevailing cosmic conditions over most of April. Mercury turning retrograde on March 12th brings a heated but highly frustrating tone to communications – there is little chance that we will put ourselves in other people’s shoes so viewpoints can become self-centred. The impulse to react with the head rather than the heart is evident as early as the 3rd when Mercury travels into Aries.

While the Full Moon in Virgo on the 8th at 10:41pm seems fairly benign, the New Moon in Aries on the 23rd at 3:37am ignites the Mercury/Uranus connection and stirs the winds of change symbolised by the Equinox into a whirl of activity. 

The End of an Era

After 14 years of writing Planet Report for the Kapiti Observer, the column will be discontinued due to changes within the paper. I will endeavour to write regularly but now that I am no longer writing a full on column to a deadline, the structure may change and become more sporadic. I will try to keep you informed of cosmic activity as and when it happens. I will upload a short piece for March as this is already written.

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