Sunday augeries: holy crap. B'rer Fox, he lay low.
from Georgia Nicols' site [have I mentioned her? she's hilarious, also very good]:
Gemini [daily for today]
Although there's room for fun and play today, you're also in the mood to tackle some tasks and get little errands out of the way. By evening, home entertainment or fun times with family can bring you joy. (Especially if somebody else does the cooking.)
Gemini weekly:
Listen up. Mars is in your sign, and this week it directly opposes big daddy Pluto sitting right opposite you. The stage is set for power struggles and disagreements with partners, close friends and those who are closest to you. This might also include important clients. Naturally, you don't want to have a miserable time with others. So what are you going to do? There's no question you're tempted to fly off the handle, and enter into combat with someone you care about. But what is the upside of this? Try not to get suckered into this conflict. Whatever is at stake will likely not be ironed out until March 2008. And hey -- when the annals of history are written -- how important is this really? Tread carefully and practice patience.
All Signs Weekly:
Darth Vader Pluto is associated with death, destruction but also -transformation and resurrection. The phoenix rising from the ashes. Meanwhile, Mars is aggressive and pushy! These two planets now oppose each other; and will slowly jockey into position for a Mexican standoff on Thursday/Friday. This means all of us will have power struggles taking place in different parts of our lives this week. Please note: this opposition encourages ruthless ambition. It can even provoke violence (Mars rules war, and Pluto rules nations, crime and genocide.) We'll all have to deal with this opposition in varying degrees of intensity. But for some - it might simply mean you burn the toast that morning. Remember a closed mouth gathers no feet. (Yup -- there's no time like the pleasant.)
Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20)
You believe you know what you want to do. After all, you gave it a lot of thought before you made up your mind. But reality isn't necessarily cooperating; it's as if the universe is overriding your decision for no apparent reason. Now you must live with the gap between your desires and your current situation. Don't be too concerned; the conflict will resolve, but it may take several days.
General Daily Overview
The Moon is in magnetic Scorpio today, pulling us deeper into the mysteries of the cosmos, preparing us for the struggles ahead. Mars in Gemini is still scattering our energy, but it's moving through some rugged territory this week, so we should conserve what resources we can. Mental Mercury bumps up against wild Uranus and conservative Saturn, bombarding us with conflicting instructions. Be patient now; don't say much until you choose your path.
Tarot:Strength
General Meaning: What has traditionally been known as the Strength card represents Nature which, however wild in its primal form, is tamed by our subtler, finer (feminine, interior) self. The will and passion of our instinctive nature does not need to be broken, but refined and brought to consciousness -- so that all levels of Creation, inner and outer, may come into harmony.
The feminine soul-force contains a persuasive power that can nurture and induce cooperation from others, stilling disruptive energies by harmonizing differences in the spirit of collective good will.
I-Ching
Hexagram 25: Innocence
General Meaning: Innocence implies a natural harmlessness, openness and pure intentions which are unsullied by ulterior motives. The state of innocence has less to do with age than attitude; innocence springs from a heart which remains open to joy and wonder. Innocence, when guided by a firm faith in what is right, brings supreme success. Naivete unanchored by an ability to discern right from wrong, on the other hand, brings misfortune.
The hallmark of innocence is a willingness to treat all creatures with compassion and respect.
Those who possess a pure heart are best guided by their instincts and intuition. Thinking too much severs links with the guidance of the heart: namely, a clear intuition and strong guiding instincts. Be wary of courses of action which require too much cleverness.
Astrodienst
Imaginative power
The positive side of this influence is that it enables you to think and express yourself with great subtlety, allowing you to express ideas and feelings that you usually cannot; therefore it is very favorable for all forms of artistic expression. On the other hand, this "imaginative" power can get so out of hand that it changes from imagination to illusion. Be sure to subject all the ideas that come to you now to the test of time to find out whether they are of lasting value or just a fantasy of a moment. This influence can indicate unclear and confused thinking. Be particularly careful in your personal communications, because others may misunderstand you even though you think you have been completely clear. Avoid any situation that depends for success on the complete honesty and clarity of each participant.
Gemini [daily for today]
Although there's room for fun and play today, you're also in the mood to tackle some tasks and get little errands out of the way. By evening, home entertainment or fun times with family can bring you joy. (Especially if somebody else does the cooking.)
Gemini weekly:
Listen up. Mars is in your sign, and this week it directly opposes big daddy Pluto sitting right opposite you. The stage is set for power struggles and disagreements with partners, close friends and those who are closest to you. This might also include important clients. Naturally, you don't want to have a miserable time with others. So what are you going to do? There's no question you're tempted to fly off the handle, and enter into combat with someone you care about. But what is the upside of this? Try not to get suckered into this conflict. Whatever is at stake will likely not be ironed out until March 2008. And hey -- when the annals of history are written -- how important is this really? Tread carefully and practice patience.
All Signs Weekly:
Darth Vader Pluto is associated with death, destruction but also -transformation and resurrection. The phoenix rising from the ashes. Meanwhile, Mars is aggressive and pushy! These two planets now oppose each other; and will slowly jockey into position for a Mexican standoff on Thursday/Friday. This means all of us will have power struggles taking place in different parts of our lives this week. Please note: this opposition encourages ruthless ambition. It can even provoke violence (Mars rules war, and Pluto rules nations, crime and genocide.) We'll all have to deal with this opposition in varying degrees of intensity. But for some - it might simply mean you burn the toast that morning. Remember a closed mouth gathers no feet. (Yup -- there's no time like the pleasant.)
Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20)
You believe you know what you want to do. After all, you gave it a lot of thought before you made up your mind. But reality isn't necessarily cooperating; it's as if the universe is overriding your decision for no apparent reason. Now you must live with the gap between your desires and your current situation. Don't be too concerned; the conflict will resolve, but it may take several days.
General Daily Overview
The Moon is in magnetic Scorpio today, pulling us deeper into the mysteries of the cosmos, preparing us for the struggles ahead. Mars in Gemini is still scattering our energy, but it's moving through some rugged territory this week, so we should conserve what resources we can. Mental Mercury bumps up against wild Uranus and conservative Saturn, bombarding us with conflicting instructions. Be patient now; don't say much until you choose your path.
Tarot:Strength
General Meaning: What has traditionally been known as the Strength card represents Nature which, however wild in its primal form, is tamed by our subtler, finer (feminine, interior) self. The will and passion of our instinctive nature does not need to be broken, but refined and brought to consciousness -- so that all levels of Creation, inner and outer, may come into harmony.
The feminine soul-force contains a persuasive power that can nurture and induce cooperation from others, stilling disruptive energies by harmonizing differences in the spirit of collective good will.
I-Ching
Hexagram 25: Innocence
General Meaning: Innocence implies a natural harmlessness, openness and pure intentions which are unsullied by ulterior motives. The state of innocence has less to do with age than attitude; innocence springs from a heart which remains open to joy and wonder. Innocence, when guided by a firm faith in what is right, brings supreme success. Naivete unanchored by an ability to discern right from wrong, on the other hand, brings misfortune.
The hallmark of innocence is a willingness to treat all creatures with compassion and respect.
Those who possess a pure heart are best guided by their instincts and intuition. Thinking too much severs links with the guidance of the heart: namely, a clear intuition and strong guiding instincts. Be wary of courses of action which require too much cleverness.
Astrodienst
Imaginative power
The positive side of this influence is that it enables you to think and express yourself with great subtlety, allowing you to express ideas and feelings that you usually cannot; therefore it is very favorable for all forms of artistic expression. On the other hand, this "imaginative" power can get so out of hand that it changes from imagination to illusion. Be sure to subject all the ideas that come to you now to the test of time to find out whether they are of lasting value or just a fantasy of a moment. This influence can indicate unclear and confused thinking. Be particularly careful in your personal communications, because others may misunderstand you even though you think you have been completely clear. Avoid any situation that depends for success on the complete honesty and clarity of each participant.