Mars conjunct Vega – Go on, be artistic…

This conjunction is now valid until 8th December

This is a lovely connection between Mars the planet of action and the star Vega, a stunning star in the constellation of Lyra, the harp. This star is the musical star in the heavens. Mozart had this star rising when he was born and it contributes artistic talent at your fingers if it connects on an angle in your chart or on a personal planet. I think that the placement of this star is one of the reasons that Capricorn is also considered one of the musical signs in the zodiac.

Vega itself is associated with Orpheus who the Greeks believed owned the Lyre in the skies. Orpheus was able to play enchanting music that could tame animals, so this star is not only associated with music but also representative of poetry, spells, magic and charisma. On a more negative note, the power of Vega can be used in a more unsavoury way in being able to con and deceive people.

Mars brings its energy here onto Vega, and the urge to create and produce things of beauty is heightened and increased. If you are artistic, then this is a superb time to use the inspiration of this conjunction to create some magic. So also is the temptation to take a chance and trick people into doing what you want them to do so be careful not to be on the receiving end in the next couple of days. Robson also says that the beguiling power of Mars on Vega is good for scientific interests and research, can encourage unpopular opinions to be aired, but is also favourable for gain.

Jupiter retrograde conjunct Aldebaran – Bestowing the riches of the earth but also stirring up religious tensions.

This aspect is now effective between now and 20th December 2012

This is the second time that Jupiter has approached 10 Gemini (actually 9:59 Gem) in the past few months and this time it does so in retrograde motion. The first time this connection with Aldebaran, one of the Royal Persian stars and the “Watcher of the East” was made was on 29th July at the height of the Olympic Games. This aspect does bestow riches, honour and much success to those whose intentions are true and worthy, however if you try to take an advantage through devious actions, then great ruin and shame can come upon you.

This time Jupiter not only conjuncts with Aldebaran, but it also makes a conjunction with Black Moon Lilith on this star. This I see as a bad omen and it sets a marker down for the future. Black Moon Lilith can show evil intent behind the façade of the smiling face, she seduces you in and once she has had her wicked ways, Lilith spits you out leaving you in pieces. My advice is to be careful of your actions now, even if you are sorely tempted to deceive in order to gain. If you are true and honest to your endeavours, then you will inherit the riches of the earth. If not, then woes betide you.

Aldebaran now sits in Gemini and opposes Antares, the heart of the Scorpion that sits in faith based Sagittarius. It is interesting to note that these two stars switched signs from Taurus and Scorpio into Gemini and Sagittarius in the 1270 & 1280’s, at the time of the crusades. We all know that religious tensions between Christian and Muslim believers have existed from those times, and still exist today. Religious tensions are part of the whole picture across this axis in the skies.

Now as I mentioned in the title of this post, Aldebaran brings the riches of the earth, and in Israel just as this aspect was forming after the last round of violence and the promotion of Palestine in statehood terms in the UN, Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a decree for a new round of settlements to be built on land in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. This effectively closes the door for any two-state solution between the Israelis and Palestinians, as the division of the land would be virtually impossible after these houses are built.

This I see this conjunction and the actions of the Israelis as “taking advantage” of a situation for their own benefit and in the process trying to derail something the majority of the world are calling for by denying those riches in the future to the Palestinians. If the omens of history are correct, and Aldebaran promises disgrace if you try to force the issue in your favour when you should not do so, then Israel and Netanyahu may pay a heavy, heavy price somewhere along the tracks. Karma exists and the stars in the heavens never forget, or ever let you off the hook. We may find out more how all this will play out in this Middle Eastern saga in mid March 2013, as Jupiter connects for a last time with the “Watcher of the East”.

William & Kate – Royal baby is on the way…

Back on the 2nd February on this site I made a very bold prediction. I was looking at the horoscope for William, the Duke of Cambridge and I noticed that a significant time was coming up for him at the start of December. All the indications looked as if there might be an announcement of a royal baby around this time, so I posted this up for the world to see. Moving 10 months on and my prediction came absolutely true, almost to the day, proving without doubt in my eyes that you absolutely can see the future through the power of Astrology…

To read what I wrote on 2nd February 2012, please click on the following link…

Prince William - The image of his mother. Examining the horoscope of the Duke of Cambridge.

Mars conjunct Pluto on Facies - Acting without worrying about the consequences

This aspect is active now and effective until 29th November 2012

Mars now is starting to conjunct with the fixed star Facies in Sagittarius, the nebula which represents the penetrating stare of the archer. Nebulae throughout history have been tied to lack of sight and blindness, and Facies seems to impart a type of blindness against the consequences of one's actions. When a planet gets here, it seems to run headlong into situations without fear or regret. I think that Mars, the planet of force and speed is given extra impetus by the conjunction. Mars here is pro-active, brave and reckless, pioneering but possibly foolishly so.

It is interesting that a 140 car pile up occurred in fog on Thanksgiving Day in thick fog in Texas, and this exactly explains what this conjunction on Facies is all about. Running headlong into a situation where you can't see properly, and huge destruction occurs. Pluto also has an underground and secret side to it, so it may be that plans of action in a police or military sense are occurring right now that few people know about. There is also a really dark and sexual nature to this conjunction too. Inhibitions will be let go over the next few days due to this very potent influence in the heavens.

This is a bit of a fearsome combination that can be used just as well for good intentions as for evil ones and if you can harness and control the energy here, you can make huge strides in whatever you are doing. The ruthless edge of this combination can sweep any opposition in your line of fire completely out of the way...

This is a trigger happy combination for sure, so handle this conjunction with great care...