Monday, May 29, 2017 is Memorial Day, an
American holiday where we honor our fallen soldiers and is also the unofficial
start to the summer season. But this
year could prove to be quite memorable as Mars in 25 degrees of Gemini forms an
exact opposition with retrograde Saturn in Sagittarius.
Challenging Mars/Saturn aspects are not easy, breezing
flowing aspects by any stretch of the imagination. These two planets are known as the malefic
planets, with Saturn taking top billing as the greater malefic. Malefics are generally reputed to be
unsupportive and at times destructive. I am a true veteran on this score as the
proud owner of Mars in Aquarius squaring Saturn in Scorpio. Indeed, having a
Mars/Saturn square or opposition can at times make you feel like you are your
own worst enemy and the war being waged is more of an internal one precipitated
by external circumstances beyond our control.
What can we expect during this Mars/Saturn opposition? The major themes of Mars and Saturn misbehaving are frustration, obstacles and delays. Saturn loves to test us by presenting us with delays and obstacles in our path. And Mars is all about how we express our anger and passion. We may find it difficult to express our anger or conversely, we may wind up projecting our frustration and irritability on others. I have been feeling quite irritable myself since the new moon in Gemini on May 24th and I have been hearing similar tales from friends and clients. We may also have the experience of feeling misunderstood.
If we suppress our anger during the effects of
this aspect (which should only last a couple of days, fortunately), we might
find our physical health taking a hit.
The best ways to deal with this bottleneck of frustration are to
exercise and try to call on our reserves of self-discipline and patience. Discipline and self-patience may be in short
supply or literally feel like they are missing in action under the auspices of
this brief transit. If we do wind up
exploding, maybe this is the time to consider to bring on the anger management therapy
or classes. The silver lining with this
aspect is that the players are in mutable signs, not fixed signs, so the
damages should be minimal or blow over quickly.
The new moon in 5 degrees of Gemini on May 25th
did not aspect any other planets, but we did have one doozy of an aspect on
that day that may have provided a buildup to the Mars/Saturn aspect. Venus in
17 degrees of Aries squared Pluto in 19 degrees of Capricorn. On that day I tweeted:
Major aspect today is Venus in ♈️ square Pluto in ♑️. Obsession rules in relationships & finances. Compulsive vibe. #astrology— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) May 25, 2017
Once again, I am a veteran of yet another challenging
aspect. My natal retrograde Venus in
Scorpio squares my Pluto in Leo.
Obsession and compulsion rule with this aspect and we are not above
engaging in manipulative tactics to get what we want in relationships or
financial matters. Intensity prevails with this aspect and there is a tendency
to experience confusion regarding love and power. There is also a tremendous difficulty in
letting go of relationships that are toxic, especially if this aspect occurs in
fixed signs. But a Venus Pluto square in
cardinal signs may have made some of us eager to initiate change.
Not all is gloom and doom in the astrological
world, though. On Sunday, May 28, 2017,
we have a delightful sextile between Mercury in 12 degrees of Taurus and
Neptune in 14 degrees of Pisces. This aspect will promote inspiration and we
can have more faith in whatever psychic impressions we receive being on the
mark. Enjoy this one!
The moon in Cancer on Memorial Day will be
stirring up its own brand of trouble, though. Prior to the Mars/Saturn
opposition, the Cancer moon will be inconjunct Saturn in Sagittarius. Once again, the themes of my chart are being
activated as I have this aspect natally, only with a Gemini moon and Saturn in
Scorpio. With this aspect, we may be feeling somewhat insecure about what
responsibilities we can handle. And a
Cancer moon has a way of making us feel vulnerable and defensive. That Cancer moon also squares Uranus in 26
degrees of Aries on Memorial Day, so there could be some unexpected emotional
events stirring the pot. But that Cancer moon has the power to redeem itself on
Memorial Day when it trines Chiron in 28 degrees of Pisces, opening the
floodgates for healing to occur.
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If you are curious as to how these astrological
changes are impacting you or seeking more spiritual insight into your life,
please consider getting an astrological reading. An astrological reading can
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getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to
destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing. It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off
and can also be described as a spa for the soul to boot! Reiki is the most profound treatment for
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distance Reiki sessions for them. I have
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up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive
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experience and my perception of their blockages. I have also incorporated a new technique with
my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my
client. I use a teddy bear so that I can
scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you,
please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. I am also offering Reiki treatments in the Coolidge
Corner section of Brookline on Sunday afternoons.
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