{"id":2038,"date":"2012-11-18T12:14:24","date_gmt":"2012-11-18T12:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lanawooster.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2038"},"modified":"2012-11-18T12:14:24","modified_gmt":"2012-11-18T12:14:24","slug":"aspects-for-the-week-beginning-18-november-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lanawooster.co.uk\/?p=2038","title":{"rendered":"Aspects for the week beginning 18 November 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Yesterday <\/strong>Mars went into Capricorn, preparing to come into confrontation with the Uranus-Pluto square.\u00a0 When this destructive square is triggered by Mars, we tend to see violence or social unrest in some form.\u00a0 It is not difficult to imagine the escalation of bombardment between Gaza and Israel resulting in a peak of violence, and this may well coincide with Mars first squaring Uranus (on Friday this week) then forming a conjunction with Pluto on Tuesday of next week (27th<\/sup>).\u00a0 Mars squaring Uranus is explosive, and Mars conjunct Pluto sparks violence.\u00a0 It is difficult to imagine what both sides think will be achieved by violence.\u00a0 I am a pacifist and would like everyone to lay down their arms, thank you very much.\u00a0 Can thoughts of peace by peacelovers all over the world overcome the desire for war in a specific region of the world?\u00a0 There must be peacelovers among the ordinary citizens in that region, and maybe our thoughts can connect with their longing for peace, and overcome the desire of governments and military men who lack the imagination to think outside the box of war.<\/p>\n

As we continue our journey mindfully with Mars, which features strongly in aspects towards the end of the week, we encounter some mixed aspects along the way, some of which are helpful to the cause of peace.\u00a0 The Sun enters Sagittarius on Wednesday 21st<\/sup>.\u00a0 Sagittarius is the sign of Good will to all men and women, which is part of the equation that we are seeking.\u00a0 If you would like to re-acquaint yourself with the positive energy of Sagittarius, you can read or re-read \u201cThe Sagittarian Guide to Optimism\u201d by Marion Kobylinski:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.lanawooster.co.uk\/blog\/2011\/11\/the-sagittarian-guide-to-optimism-by-marion-kobylinski\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The Sagittarian bonhomie may kick in automatically for you on Wednesday, but just in case it doesn\u2019t, this contribution to the Zodiac Masterclass Series may refresh that part of you.<\/p>\n

Venus enters Scorpio on Thursday 22nd<\/sup>, and Venus represents the Peacemaker.\u00a0 She can get swamped by the passion and intensity of Scorpio, but needs to hold her own if her mission of peace is to succeed.\u00a0 Shore up your Libran qualities of peace and harmony in the lead up to Thursday, so that those qualities can make a significant contribution while Venus is in Scorpio (up to 16th<\/sup> December).\u00a0 For peace to succeed, Venus needs to be able to express herself in Scorpio.\u00a0 Your own Venus principle also needs to combine positively with the Scorpio powers (getting things done, galvanizing people out of apathy, facing difficult issues, psychological honesty).\u00a0 Meditate on peace every day so that it becomes a significant force in your life and on the planet.\u00a0 Many people see peace as an ineffectual or even uninteresting issue: it needs to become a significant force for good.\u00a0 When you bring it forth in your meditations, it is a palpable force, not just a flat idea.<\/p>\n

There is a fly in the ointment operating that day, in terms of the Sun squaring Neptune.\u00a0 This may throw confusion into the mix, or indecision.\u00a0 Remain true to yourself and your convictions, while being open to the sensitivity and spirituality of the positive rays of Neptune, which will be there somewhere in the mix even when it is transmitting more negatively as with the square to the Sun.\u00a0 Be clear in your own mind what is right for you.<\/p>\n

Another aspect that day is more helpful: Venus trine Neptune.\u00a0 This brings together all the peace and harmony of Venus and the positive spiritual perspective of Neptune.\u00a0 This can in a real way help peace initiatives, in this period just before Mars triggers the Uranus-Pluto square.\u00a0 Again, be clear, and don\u2019t let the glamours, illusions and false ideals of the Sun square Neptune occurring on the same day, blind you.\u00a0 You can use the Venus-Neptune trine to make practical headway in your cause.\u00a0 Venus can be a practical force, through its connection with Taurus.<\/p>\n

On Friday (23rd<\/sup>) the Mars aspects start to kick in, beginning with its square with Uranus.\u00a0 Those dedicated to aggression may throw a tantrum and display explosiveness.\u00a0 You may need your Venus peace spray, or meditational vibes, to apply to the disturbed area.\u00a0 Maybe your local health shop or crystal shop has something of that nature in stock, such as a space clearing spray.\u00a0 Peace loving crystals include blue lace agate for peaceful communication, and chrysocholla for world peace.\u00a0 Amethyst can steady people and raise their vibration, deflecting lower energies.<\/p>\n

If there is a problem in the workplace, seek safety in numbers by joining forces in your Union.\u00a0 If it is a more personal matter, as I said last week the Human Resources department is the place to hang out and air your views.\u00a0 And the Health and Safety rep is a must stop when Mars issues are about.\u00a0 Mars sextiles Chiron that day, so Chiron will help those who help themselves.<\/p>\n

On Saturday (24th<\/sup>) although Mars is still on its trajectory to Pluto, it does form a sextile with Saturn, which will help to steady your energies and support your cause.\u00a0 If you have made headway in your mission (such as promoting peace), then you may start to think about how foundations may be laid to support a future you can believe in, or sow some seeds.\u00a0 You may feel as though you are on a battlefield still, but there is work that can be done.\u00a0 Remember to rest or meditate and recuperate, if there is the opportunity.\u00a0 You need to know you are acting from the best place.<\/p>\n

And there we leave it at the weekend, in the middle of a Mars-strewn path.\u00a0 Peace may be hanging by a thread, but you can always find it, if you look.<\/p>\n

The Jungle<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If you are still following the celebrities in the jungle, here is an update on a few more contestants, continuing from last week:<\/p>\n

Helen Flanagan<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 <\/em>is a Sagittarian, a \u201cnatural comedian\u201d as Brian Conley described her early in the week.\u00a0 Now, he and his fellow contestants may not be so sure about that.\u00a0 In being up for the bush tucker trial every day virtually, and failing at every one, the hungry pack is beginning to lose patience.\u00a0 It was revealed this week that she does have one Sagittarian trait, a dislike of housework, and I don\u2019t think she has contributed much to tidying and cleaning in the jungle.\u00a0 With Mercury conjunct Uranus, conversations with her take a surprise turn, which entertained initially but it is proving irritating to the campers now.\u00a0 Uranus is currently square her Uranus, and if she is still in the camp on Friday, the Mars square may find the other contestants rebelling.<\/p>\n

Eric Bristow<\/strong><\/em><\/span> \u00a0\u2013 is known in the Darts world.\u00a0 He is a Conservative but doesn\u2019t seem a fan of Nadine\u2019s politics.\u00a0 He has endeared himself to the other contestants by being skilled in mental arithmetic, which was useful on at least one occasion.\u00a0 He has Mercury on his South Node in Taurus natally, which means that in a former life he may have been a teacher figure.\u00a0 Some of those numerically-challenged, such as Linda Robson, do look up to him in this way.\u00a0 His North Node in Scorpio may reflect his karmic mission as a darts player, but he may be one of those losing his temper on Friday.\u00a0 He also has no phobias, which may be a fearless North Node in Scorpio trait \u2013 I haven\u2019t done enough research on it. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Limahl<\/span> <\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em>–\u00a0 <\/em>another Sagittarian, has wasted no time in continually mentioning the fact that he sang the theme song for Never Ending Story.\u00a0 Boastfulness can be a Sagittarian trait, but this song which was an inspiration to many (including it seems fellow contestant Ashley Roberts) reflects his exact natal sextile between Venus and Neptune.\u00a0 With Moon in Aries and Sun in Sagittarius, his truth-talking has already (he was a late entrant) caught the public attention and admiration.\u00a0 He describes himself as obsessive compulsive, which may be down to his exact natal conjunction between the Sun and Saturn, but he also has a fear of confined spaces, which is a classic Sagittarian phobia.\u00a0 He could do well in the competition, with Saturn sextile his Pluto when he entered the jungle, and Saturn sextile his Venus towards the end of the series.<\/p>\n

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