Aspects for the week beginning 24 February 2008

There are two contrasting aspects today, and you may need skill to get them working together. Not sure which to give top billing to, but we’ll go for the conventional one first: Sun opposite Saturn. You may be hard-pressed to find inspiration for your creativity, especially if you are reading the newspapers and watching the news. There’s a real sense of sadness about much of what is happening. For admittedly there is a sense of loss with this aspect, and with it the loss of some of our self-expression, or perhaps having to let go of old ways of being. A constructive way of dealing with it is to recognize that some old clutter or habits need to be shed, and just get on with the shedding, knowing that the clearer the space the more quickly you will get where you need to be: a place of creativity, liberation or whatever feels good to you. The contrasting aspect is Mars trine the North Node, and that supports those who help themselves and supports right karmic action. Those of you aiming for the eternal now can get there, especially if you have done your filing first. Yes it was right to give top billing to the conventional aspect. When you do the work, you get the rewards. As soon as I have blogged, I will be right on that mountain of paper filing. By Tuesday, you will be ready to share your experiences, the joys of filing, with Venus conjunct Mercury. That aspect, when found natally, can produce great writers. But on Tuesday you’ll find that people are more open to communication, and more lyrical with it. People born with this aspect can charm the birds from the trees, but on Tuesday we’ll all be able to do it. It’s also a good aspect for diplomats and mediation, or any societies negotiating for peace and harmony. That’s actually it for the week, so it’s 2 days of filing followed by 5 days of peace-mongering. Bored? You can prepare in advance for next Sunday’s Venus conjunct Chiron, by gathering art materials or culinary ingredients. Be inspired by the finals of Masterchef this week, and the three fabulous styles of the finalists as they balance their flavours and hone their skills. Or by Bruce Forsyth, who has just turned 80 and can still tap dance…I am poring over his chart for the secret of eternal youth…