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Debates and Orations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Last week\u2019s North Node conjunction with Mars (Warriorship) was expressed in the debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in the race for the Presidency.\u00a0 Jonathan Freedland writing in the Guardian, wrote that in the British political arena, as in the U.S. battle, the underdog won this week: \u201cEd Miliband, meanwhile, won near-universal raves for a conference performance that stunned both his audience and a press corps that had come to believe the Labour leader could not perform his way out of a paper bag.\u201d\u00a0 Although I had expressed hopes last week that Ed Miliband would make a good speech, I personally was a little disappointed with his slogan of \u201cOne Nation\u201d which sounded to me a little hackneyed and empty, but I did sense that he is indeed finding himself more strongly, and hope that will consolidate.<\/p>\n

David Cameron<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

It is David Cameron\u2019s week, in terms of hosting a party Conference, and it is interesting that the Mayor of London Boris Johnson now has a popularity rating much higher than the Prime Minister.\u00a0 What is also interesting is that Cameron\u2019s governmental U-turns have now been counted to number as many as 30.\u00a0 And the government policies are proving to be Conservative<\/em> in the true sense of the word.\u00a0 Or maybe Retro would be a better word, as Education Minister Gove puts forward examination procedures which hark back to his childhood, and Health Minister Jeremy Hunt has just re-iterated his penchant for putting back abortion rights, advocating the reduction of the time limit for abortions from 24 weeks to 12 weeks \u2013 a blow for women\u2019s rights and choices.\u00a0 The Mars\/North Node conjunction when Ed Miliband was making his speech last week was actually working against<\/em> David Cameron, in that it squared his own Mars.<\/p>\n

All political scenarios can turn around, and though Mars means action and confrontation, it can be over quickly and its effects may not be lasting.<\/p>\n

Presidential Contest<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Jonathan Freedland observed: \u201cMitt Romney gave Barack Obama such a good hiding in their first TV debate, you half expected the referee to step in and end the bout on compassionate grounds.\u201d That Mars\/North Node conjunction during the U.S. Presidential debate was working for<\/em> Mitt Romney, in that it was conjunct by transit his lucky natal Moon\/Jupiter conjunction.\u00a0 At the same time a square from the Moon to his ruling planet Uranus put Obama unexpectedly out of sorts.\u00a0 However, I feel the transits for Obama at the time of the actual election next month are marginally more favourable than those for Mitt Romney.\u00a0 So it is for that reason, and for the fact that I had a dream a few months ago that I was minding my grandchild and a victorious result for Obama came on the television, I remain consistent about predicting a win for Obama!<\/p>\n

Last Word from Freedland<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I enjoyed the Guardian article so much I will finish with some of Freedland\u2019s closing words: \u201cThe president can turn things around with one good debate performance\u2026For Cameron, it will not be so easy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aspects<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

So what\u2019s in store for this week?\u00a0 I am pleased to say it looks good to me.<\/p>\n

Mars entered Sagittarius early today, so the combative energy of Scorpio gives way to a go-ahead and sporty energy with Mars in Sagittarius.\u00a0 Energy may be channeled more constructively, in activities such as flying kites, horse-whispering, philosophical debate, and chasing moonbeams.\u00a0 It reminds me I once regressed a double Sagittarian (Sun and Ascendant in Sagittarius) and her regression was of winning an Archery contest in ancient Rome.\u00a0 Go for the bull\u2019s eye today.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow is far more complicated: Mars squares Neptune and Venus opposes Chiron (rarely do we have a completely straightforward week).\u00a0 Emotions will be put through the wringer in both aspects.\u00a0 For Mars squaring Neptune, energy will be sensitized, so that if you expect a clear run for your own desires, you will be forced to take into account another\u2019s pain.\u00a0 Only if you come from compassion, will the exchange work.\u00a0 Healing is also possible with the second aspect, Venus opposing Chiron, but again not without seeing the wounding which needs to be expressed, recognized and acknowledged.\u00a0 The Arts may be cathartic for you tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Tuesday (9th<\/sup>) will reward us for the emoting of the day before, with no less than three <\/em>trines!\u00a0 Sun trine Jupiter is the first, and one of the best trines there is to work with.\u00a0 A small flutter, such as buying a \u00a31 lottery ticket, could result in a small win, such as \u00a310, which is a lot for your outlay.\u00a0 The second trine, Mercury trine Chiron, is mentally healing.\u00a0 The mind healing could come through meditation, or counseling, or creative writing: these activities can help to set the mind straight.\u00a0 Thirdly, Venus trines Pluto, and art can help heal psychologically under that trine, and music can heal the troubled soul.\u00a0 This third trine is the healing of the feeling nature, which is linked with the emotions.\u00a0 So the first trine is buoyancy for the Soul, the second is balm for the mind, and the third brings harmony at a deep level.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday (10th<\/sup>) Mercury sextiles Pluto, and that is a consolidation of mental healing.\u00a0 It is an encouragement to progress forward mentally from the healing of the previous day.\u00a0 For instance, if you had a mental block about paperwork, Tuesday may identify or heal the block, and Wednesday will allow you to act upon the healing, i.e. start working where you left off when you hit the block.<\/p>\n

But Thursday\u2019s the day\u2026There\u2019s a simply marvelous heavy weight helpful Trine on Thursday (11th<\/sup>)!\u00a0 The trine is between Saturn (the material struggle) and Neptune (the spiritual heights). If you are hoping to make headway on a major project, today can bring everything together.\u00a0 If Saturn going into Scorpio has revealed a challenge, this is where you get the assistance you need (earthly or heavenly).\u00a0 And the nature of this trine is to bring the earthly together harmoniously with the heavenly.\u00a0 For example, if you feel you have set the spiritual energies right on a project, and need the material side to work with it, you may get them to click on Thursday.\u00a0 The same applies if your situation is vice-versa.\u00a0 If you have been wondering how to manage Saturn in Scorpio, the answer could come to you, and be sure to make a note of it.\u00a0 It\u2019s great to be able to give good news, sometimes, as an Astrologer!<\/p>\n

That is the last aspect of the week, and a long lasting one, so that you can continue to work with that vibe profitably until the next set of aspects arrive.<\/p>\n

Libra<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We have settled our slippers comfortably into the sign of Libra now (although reminded of life\u2019s realities by Saturn\u2019s entry into the waters of Scorpio), and thanks to all those (including the milkman) who helped to deliver the Libran Guide to Relationships, posted earlier today.\u00a0 If relationships are a current preoccupation for you, you may find some handy hints from a Libran well qualified to represent her sign, Sue Hudson.<\/p>\n

The week in bullet points:<\/p>\n