Hello, Hellraisers!! So currently I'm enjoying Venus conjunct my Ascendant, and all the benefits that brings to my social life, but looking ahead is a little more pressing. Our girl is about to head into Capricorn, so that puts an end to her hijinks in freewheeling Saggo and lends more of a serious edge to all matters of romance and passion. Primal urges awaken and people start going into caveman mode- great for the preservation of the species, but not a great fit for modern society.
This is going to be especially evident when she links up with Pluto (the 17th), and for that one specifically im issuing another Undead Lover alert- Anything unresolved will come up for a flashpoint, and will force you to deal with it- I reccomend doing so quickly and with finality. Watch out though, because this will be active starting on the 10th, when she makes a sextile to Neptune and making it oh so easy to believe that THIS time, things will be different and that its going to work out. You guys, however, should be able to smell this from a mile away and should know better than to fall for the hype. Still, getting past your defenses is Neptune's specialty, and deep down, I know you really want to believe....
Luckily, Saturn is close by at the culmination of this, so he can help you strengthen your resolve. Not to mention that once its over and done with, you will be amazed at the new options that you have open to you, even if you have to put in the work to get them. Chiron is involved of course, because why not have this be a tie into old emotional pain? Remember though- Chiron runs a school to train heroes, and you're in the master class; Beat this test and move on to the next lesson.
This is going to be rough, because its a distraction from all the taking over the world that you want to be doing right now. Focus on that, do not allow the other issues to take up any more of your time, energy or focus than what is necessary- Give it no quarter. Pay special attention to your health and wellness goals right now- if you've made a commitment to that, keep at it; If not, then get on that shit. Any self-improvement work you undergo now is very potent and all the more effective.
Oh and you can pretty much count the next 9 months as total, full-on Insanity Astro. Ohyes, boys and girls- we're back on!
Ladies in Gentlemen- I have the utmost faith in you, and I know you will rock it out! Just remember- by any means necessary!
Gah. Reality bites, Hellraisers. I have never had more good ideas, and seeing how I could feasibly put them into effect, step by step, but I have never been in less of a position to actualize them. Which brings us to Mercury.
Yes, he is now in Capricorn, so the party is over and its time to clean up the mess. While you're cleaning, you get to think, think and think some more. You will have genius insights, and painful realizations. Keep a notebook handy to write these down (I have several, strewn all about and its really starting to aggravate certain people). Use this time to fire up those synapses into ways to further your own aims. Is there something that you could turn into a new revenue stream? Does your current system need an overhaul?
If you've been put into an uncomfortable situation that left you feeling powerless and weak recently, think about what led you to that situation- How are you going to take action against that happening in the future? Plot out your financials, explore your options, do what needs to be done. Dont take anything off the table if you can help it. You never know what might be your golden ticket. Remember, if it can be tracked, it can be conquered!!
But back to Mercury for a sec. In antiquity, in addition to being the god of communications, he also ruled commerce, business, and magic (and pretty much everything else. Seriously, the guy was a workaholic!) so capitalize on his help right now! Work with the bastard to spin some straw into gold! It is totally possible, no alchemy required. You just need a good Gemini salesman!
*Speaking of, ive reduced the prices on the consults for 2013. Email me if you're interested in one!*
Alright Hellraisers! Mars is officially into Aquarius, and there are some things you need to know to rock this out.
Since Uranus is in Aries, this is yet another mutual reception, which means the planets work together to support actions taken, to varying degrees of efficiacy. With Mars and Uranus, you can definitely believe there is going to be some action here, and it will be FAST! The trouble is, its going to be very hard to predict and prepare for it.
With this, Mars helps to discipline Uranus' insanity a lot, and channel his brilliance where it would actually be productive. For his part, Uranus lights a fire under Mars' ass and opens him up to whole new worlds that he had never cared to explore before. Its good for both of them.
What it isnt is stable. These two do not lend themselves easily to anything that might help make it last, so your job is to capitalize on the moment and put in the work to use these crazy skies for your own benefit.
How do you do this, you ask? Easy- You have to know your chart though, for maximum effect. Wherever these two are in the chart is about to be lit up like 10,000 Christmas trees. For me, its the 2nd and 4th houses, so money and security are the focal points right now for your not-so-humble Astrologer. So go buy some consults, and help me feed my legal team (seriously, they're about to riot, or at least demand to be paid...). Once you know your chart, just do Mars and allow for the insanity of Uranus in those particular areas, and watch the awesome transpire!
Today and tommorow are the absolute best days to get on top of this, as the transit will be exact then, but these two will be in mutual reception til February starts, so youll have some time. But start now, and prepare for awesome!
Well Hellraisers, 2012 has one last show for us- and it
saved the best for last, let me tell you. We have a hyper-charged Full Moon
sneaking in right at the end of the year and if you're not prepared and stuck
in holiday party mode, it’s going to trip you up and instead of capitalizing on
the awesome opportunity this presents you’ll be quagmired in the equivalent of
a holiday hangover. So let’s avoid that at all costs, shall we?
This Lunation is going to echo back to 2008, when all this
was just ramping up. Hard to believe how far we've come since then, isn’t it?
Still, there was something wild about that time, full of potential and with an
edge to it; admittedly that edge was like a sword hanging over your head, but
there you have it. Well here’s how this round works- Anywhere that’s stuck,
that you are bogged down in, you can tap into how it felt when this all started
and you can use that to power through and infuse some new life in those areas
or cut the old guano away that is impeding your growth. Do this ASAP.
Also, you will have to contend with major undead angst from
your past. There will be flashpoints, triggers, and things you thought you had
moved on from, but will show up again to bite you in the ass. And all of this
under the shadow of the holidays and all the baggage THAT comes with
(overindulging, family drama, overspending, etc.), so you're going to need to
do all your processing rapid fire style.
So what to do? On one hand, you really need to relax and
unwind, but now is the worst possible time for that, its major growth mode
we're headed into. The normal holiday partying isn’t going to suit you, but
neither will going into your cave and hibernating til we hit Aries. Basically it’s
up to you (as always) but I’d recommend taking time to do some introspection
and processing. Also, have you thought about volunteering? Doing something nice
for others is supposed to do wonders for your mental state. I wouldn’t know
though, I work in Hospitality on the side- It’s all I can do not to strangle
half of the people I deal with, much less be nice to them. But I hear it helps,
so give it a whirl.
Enough of me blathering. Astro time.
The Sun and Moon- Right, okay. So, starting out we
have a conjunction to Pluto from the Sun, so not only is the Moon super charged
in its home sign but we have to deal with heightened Pluto contact as well.
Ladies and Gentlemen, get your big girl panties on- we're going back to the
underworld. Of course you can’t bring Pluto to the party without inviting
Uranus too, so we have the whole family together to wreck your whole day. It
actually is fab for doing some serious re-launching when you need it most, so
do that now, or be launched in a different direction (one not of your
choosing). A trine to Saturn shows that whatever you do, it’s going to need to
help you advance your life in some positive manner, or risk being crushed by
the melancholy. Carpe the fuck out of this diem! Not to be counted out, Jupiter
is in quincunx, generally ramping everything up and adding a dramatic edge to
the proceedings. Try to keep your ego out of the equation, and if all else
fails, screw it and just laugh A sextile to Teharonhiawako tells you that what
you do now is going to start up a whole new series of events, so make your
choices count. A connection to Kronos helps you to detach emotionally and
enables you to start moving forward. A sextile to Hygeia really stresses the
importance of taking care of yourself, and if ignored, you'll probably end up
getting sick (but hey, that's hardly a measure of Astrology’s merit right
there- 'tis the season and all that...). Also tied into that is our good buddy
Chiron- Before you can make your play to move forward, you have to deal with
old guano that gets thrown up into your face. Whatever you do, do it with
finality, and be quick about it.
Mercury- Almost into Capricorn, Merc is still more
than capable of causing trouble in Saggo, where he is still ramping up the
second of the three mutual receptions we have going on. Adding to this is a conjunction
to Quaoar, further emphasizing the fact that your choices now will start up a
whole new round of your life/story/path/what have you. Again, it is vital that
you make good decisions. Aiding you in this is a square to Pallas Athene, presenting
you with this challenge, hoping to spur you on to the greatness that you want
to achieve. Patience and persistence are your friends; celebrate the small
victories. A quincunx to Sedna is no help here I’m afraid, pointing out all of
what is missing in your life. Use it to help define what you want out of 2013.
An opposition to Ceres helps to take some of the sting out of this, so surround
yourself with the people you love and those who love you. Your support network
is critical right now, so don’t be afraid to reach out. An opposition to
Thereus indicates that this is going to be a Herculean task (which it is, but
ill get more into that in my 2013 breakdown post later [and you guys can totally
handle it, trust me])
Venus- Okay, so our girl is not under the most
auspicious skies at the moment. An opposition to Vesta has you reaching out for
something to stabilize you, but it’s just out of reach. A conjunction to Ixion
shows that your romance choices may not be coming from the greatest place right
now, so keep your nose clean and worst case scenario, bail. Do not do anything
stupid, seriously. Other peoples S.O.'s are strictly off limits. Not even a
whiff of impropriety. Besides, with the opposition to Chaos, why waste your
time with one prospect when you have so many to choose from? A quincunx to
Helio shows that if you want to be the one to shine, you’re going to have to
make some adjustments to your strategy. A conjunction to Chariklo tells you
that you can’t put it all together right now; it’s only going to come out with
time. Be patient. A sextile to Toro doesn't help here, I’m afraid- it has you
jumping at the bit to start up, but you need to stay in control and not make
any rash decisions. A trine to Pelion definitely indicates that it is worth the
wait.
Mars- Our boy is now firmly in Aquarius, rounding out
the third mutual reception we have going. He’s greeted by Pandora, so
capitalize on the time to do something brand new, or breathe new life into
something you thought was done and gone. A conjunction to Eros suggests that
this should be something that you are already passionate about. Make the time
to let it grow. A sextile to Uranus shows that THIS IS THE TIME to break
yourself free of the guano and where you are holding yourself back. Save
yourself, you're the only one who can and who cares to. A quincunx to Orcus
demands that you move forward, even though you have lost a lot. Take what you
have and use it to get moving and build your momentum from there. Inertia is
death. A square to Siwa shows that you are struggling with an issue relating to
whether or not you should chase down something that might not be in your best
interest to go after. I can’t offer much advice, but I can say you must not
overstep your boundaries. Go slow.
Jupiter- A quincunx to Saturn dominates for Jupiter,
pointing out all the ways in which the current reality strays from the ideal.
Identify these areas and take action to close the gap between the two. Another
one, to Pluto shows that the drive for this is going to have to come from
within, and will be because there is just no other option. A trine to Sappho
may cause you to wax poetic about all that is out of your reach, but don’t let
that stop you. Build a framework and extend that reach until you have it. A
conjunction to Hephaistos shows that the way forward is to focus and channel
your time and energy into a specific goal. Perfect for a New Year's resolution,
aye? Try to shoot a bit higher than just losing those extra ten pounds, how
bout shaking up some real change?
Saturn- Right then. Somehow, Saturn has travelled a
third of the way through Scorpio without me noticing. I’m well aware he'll be
retrograding, but still, that’s insane and I can’t quite wrap my head around it.
Anyway, a conjunction to Psyche has you going through the wringer in your
relationships, proving just how badly you want it (or not). The sextile to
Pluto has only been getting stronger, enabling you to consolidate your
resources and strengthen your position. Of course if you’re fighting it, it
feels more like you're being assaulted from all sides. A sextile to Cyllarus
may have you looking for a way out, not wanting to be corralled into a
situation that you didn't get to choose, and that you see no positive outcome
to. This is understandable, but avoid doing so unless you legitimately have no
other choice. A sextile to Diana confirms this, and adds to you wanting to act
out the wild child part of you. Stay in control, and call a taxi.
Uranus- A square to Juno shows that your
relationships and place in the world are anything but stable. The challenge is
to ride out the bumpy road, and find solace where you can. Another square, to
Echeclus, confirms this adding that the devil is in the details- or in this case
the day to day guano. A sextile to Altjira shows that detachment is the way to
go here, and rising above the petty bullshit. This is also confirmed by a
sextile to Icarus, but he warns you against completely detaching from the
mundane, as life still needs to move forward- now more than ever! A conjunction
to Child tells you that if you want to achieve your goal, then you're going to
need to grow the fuck up and work at it- it won’t just fall into your lap, no
matter how good the astro is. A square to Hermes does see the value in being
just a little childish however- Keep the laughter and make your own fun, avoid
the tantrums and obstinacy. That’s how to work it right now.
Neptune- Not much here, but what there is, needs to
be noticed. A trine to Hades keeps stirring up those deep emotions, and forces
you to take a honest, hardcore look at your life and direction. A square to
Pandora urges you to look at recent events with a critical eye. What has
happened, and what did you learn about yourself when you slipped up? A sextile
to Narcissus confirms this, and directs you to a moment when you stopped caring
about others and decided to put yourself first. An opposition to Isis demands
that you allow yourself to not be perfect. Perfection is unrealistic and unattainable
(and boring!) so make this a key for 2013: Accept yourself, and allow your
flaws. Yes, I know this is easier said than done, but doing it instead of
saying that will leave you a hell of a lot happier!
Pluto- Ah, Stormageddon, how much I have missed your
bullshit.... Nothing really to write home about though- An opposition to
Cyllarus tells you to make your decisions carefully, and to not buy into the
life-or-death, doom and gloom mood that seems to pervade everything now. You
have time- so be patient, but not stagnant. A conjunction to Diana shows that
more than anything, you want the freedom to pursue your own goals and choices. So
what’s stopping you from doing just that?
If this hasn't satiated your craving for good Astro, go check out the Fantastical Starzina Starfish-Browne and her Time of the Month Horoscope for Cap season!
And after that, go check out great friend of the site Grymnal over at The Blurring Lines. His stuff is pretty awesome, and will definitely get you thinking!
All in all, its going to be a rocket-fueled rapid-fire year that just doesn't stop. Rock it out guys!
Well Hellraisers, here we are. The End of the Year, End of
an Age to some, and End of the World to a few crazy chicken little types. Congratulate
yourselves, youre about to make it through another Apocalypse! Seriously, I
think there have been more of these Armageddons then the number of years I’ve
been alive!
Yet we’re all still here, more or less. And that’s pretty
much the message of the moment. Its been an absolutely insane ride, you’ve gone
places you’ve never been and never thought you would be in a million years,
fell in love, got your heart broken, let yourself believe again, climbed new
mountains, jumped out of planes, gone into the deepest darkest parts of who you
are, raised yourselves up and conquered your demons; Ladies and Gentlemen, you
have LIVED!
And if not, then what the hell are you waiting for? Get off
your ass and get going!
What you need to know about the 2012 thing- No, for the last
time its not the end of the world. The stars are actually boring as hell.
Nothing new. Sure, we have two separate Mutual Receptions going, an exaltation
and two falls in the mix, but there’s a dignity too. So pick which one you want
to pay attention to. Then call me on the 22nd to tell me how wrong I
was.
2013 though? Well now, that’s a pickle of a different color
(Purple Pizzazz, by the looks of it… Seriouisly, you should probably throw that
out)! Its going to be full-on 2/3 of the year, and then you get a 2-week break.
Maybe less, ill have to double check. But the main thing is, the groundwork you
laid in 2012 will carry over to 2013 to help you start building.
You made your mistakes, celebrated your victories, and
learned a lot. Hellraisers, you are ready.
