{"id":2540,"date":"2013-09-15T12:25:42","date_gmt":"2013-09-15T11:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lanawooster.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2540"},"modified":"2013-09-15T12:25:42","modified_gmt":"2013-09-15T11:25:42","slug":"aspects-for-the-week-beginning-15-september-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lanawooster.co.uk\/?p=2540","title":{"rendered":"Aspects for the week beginning 15 September 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

Obama and Putin<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

It is easy to be cynical about the current engagement of the U.S. and Russia over the Syrian dilemma, but I welcome it as a change of energy in the situation, a diplomatic effort rather than a military one.\u00a0 So I thought I would just look at the current situation with regard to Obama, Putin and Syria to see if there is even the slightest hint that the current proposal to deal with Syria\u2019s chemical weapons could be a helpful way through.\u00a0 The deal, brokered in Geneva, is to give Syria one week to comply with conditions which would enable the accounting of its chemical weapons.\u00a0 Bashar Al-Assad, allied to Russia,\u00a0 has agreed to this plan.\u00a0 This period coincides with this week\u2019s aspects (below) which are fairly up and down, but end well and significantly.<\/p>\n

Obama and U.S.<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Current prevailing transits for President Obama are Neptune squaring his Moon (apparent indecision caused by confused emotions), Saturn transiting his Neptune (the Universe attempting to pin down his spirituality and idealism) and Pluto sextile his Neptune (a complex and deep awareness of the wider issues and ramifications of current personal, political and global issues).\u00a0 That is a lot on his plate, and note that all three aspects involve Neptune, so he is taking a crash course in compassion and the complexities of carrying out his spirituality in this material world.\u00a0 Neptune is a lifelong theme for him, as he has the Sun square Neptune in his chart natally.<\/p>\n

Looking at the transits to the U.S. chart at the moment, there is Neptune trine the U.S. Venus (a possible indication of acting as the compassionate parent in the world or towards Syria).<\/p>\n

Putin and Russia<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

In suggesting this course of action, it is the first time in the two years of the conflict that Russia has acknowledged that there is sufficiently a problem which needs to be acted on, and that its friendship with Syria can be used to start some bargaining.<\/p>\n

In the synastry (natal comparison) between Putin and Obama, there is a double whammy (an exact aspect which occurs mutually).\u00a0 Putin\u2019s Saturn trines exactly Obama\u2019s Ascendant, and Ohama\u2019s Saturn trines\u00a0 exactly Putin\u2019s Ascendant.\u00a0 Thus, on a higher level at least, there is a recognition of needing to act responsibly in relation to each other \u2013 a recognition that in their political roles there is a need to act as a check and balance towards each other, according to their international roles.<\/p>\n

Mars is currently squaring Putin\u2019s Venus \u2013 he might see this diplomatic role as an interesting diversion, like a romantic role in a film.\u00a0 It is not a heavyweight transit, so he may not be taking it all that seriously at the moment.\u00a0 But Uranus quincunx<\/span> his natal Venus \u00a0at the same time may be prompting him to try something new, again perhaps in a detached manner and not necessarily in an involved way.\u00a0 As his Libra Sun ruler, Venus is an important part of his psychological anatomy \u2013 vanity and image are important to him in many ways.<\/p>\n

Neptune currently sextiles the Russia Chart Sun, suggesting that it does the right thing on a spiritual or idealistic level.\u00a0 Mars trines its natal Mercury, which is the taking of an initiative, though a relatively minor transit.\u00a0 Uranus also trining the natal Mercury lends weight to this initiative, and may have some humanitarian motive.\u00a0 Jupiter opposes its natal Neptune, suggesting there may be some possibility of deception, or inflation of its secret motives, but there may be some genuine motives in there.<\/p>\n

Assad and Syria<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

No one is pretending that even if Assad carries out his part of the bargain, the consequences and his subsequent actions (e.g. probable continued killing of his populace) are going to be peacable, but this may be a step in the right direction.<\/p>\n

The relationship between Putin and Assad has a sextile from Putin\u2019s Uranus to Assad\u2019s Sun, suggesting that Putin may be in some respects a guru or an older brother in their interaction.\u00a0 There would be some personal warmth, in another sextile, that of Putin\u2019s Mars (warmth) to Assad\u2019s Venus (personal feelings).\u00a0 There are more heavyweight aspects between them, notably Putin\u2019s Uranus trine Assad\u2019s Neptune, a complex interaction which favours large scale work together.\u00a0 Bashar\u2019s Neptune also squares Putin\u2019s Nodal Axis, which makes one wonder that there is also an element of who is fooling who in their relationship, and an awareness that they are each playing karmic roles in a dicey game.\u00a0 This relationship was forged in past life schemes it seems.<\/p>\n

Jupiter is currently sextile Assad\u2019s Uranus, so here is an opportunity for him, to be sure, whether or not he has untrustworthy motives: it is a chance for him to do something good.\u00a0 More chance to redeem himself (slightly) is shown by Jupiter also currently forming a sextile with his Pluto.\u00a0 God is trying to speak to him.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Pluto continues its long term transit of Syria\u2019s own Sun, a time of turmoil for its people and unbelievable suffering.\u00a0 Saturn also squares its Pluto, crushing more suffering upon its people.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

I am not offering a conclusion as such, but this week\u2019s observation of this interlude and possible change in direction will be interesting.\u00a0 Our week ends with a heavyweight sextile between Saturn and Pluto, which is important for international efforts (and indeed our own personal efforts) to solve difficult problems.<\/p>\n

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

A Sunday lie-in is definitely allowed after the exertions of yesterday’s 3 aspects. The next challenge which awaits is tomorrow’s Mercury opposite Uranus, an aspect of controversy. Maybe you or someone you are dealing with makes a slip of the tongue or sends an email to the wrong person! It happens, and often there’s a Freudian reason lurking in the background. Computer glitches are also on the cards.<\/p>\n

Tuesday (17th) has a conjunction between Saturn and the North Node. There’s a sense of duty or\u00a0 almost compulsion about this one, being a collision of karma (north node) and its lord, Saturn.<\/p>\n

“Free will is the ability to do gladly that which I must do\u201d<\/i>\u00a0 ~ Carl Jung.<\/p>\n

This operates early Tuesday a.m. So it may almost be your waking thought. But another early aspect is easier to negotiate, Mercury sextile Mars. Though Saturn conjunct the North Node gives you a steady firmness of purpose, Mercury sextile Mars can see you zipping through tasks at a rapid rate, in a productive day’s work. Here’s a sample:<\/p>\n

Have breakfast
\nLoad the dishwasher
\nAnswer emails
\nAttend to business appointments
\nClose a sales deal
\nWrite a short blog
\nGo for a bike ride
\nWatch Holby City<\/p>\n

Mercury sextile Mars is good for those activities which come in bite sized short sharp bursts, and involve physical and mental activity.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday (18th) Venus conjuncts the North Node, and the karmic considerations involve relationships. There will be an element of \u00a0love (Venus) and karma (North Node) in the day’s proceedings. Perhaps you have a past life or future life vision of a loved one. In the evening Venus conjuncts Saturn so you may realize that this relationship involves commitment, or conversely resolution may have to wait until later in this incarnation or future lives.<\/p>\n

Your understanding may be further refined on Thursday (19th) when Venus sextiles Pluto. The feelings deepen to soul level and you may see that shared resources (such as finances) are part of the entanglement. You can’t take it with you as “it” will dissolve at the end of this life, but issues about what lies between you will continue to be worked on in the next life.<\/p>\n

It’s an emotional day, as we also have a Full Moon in Pisces at 26 degrees that day, the most emotional of emotional full moons that day. You are likely to have an experience of pure emotion, without necessarily knowing what it is all about.\u00a0 Give yourself\u00a0plenty of emotional space to process.<\/p>\n

The next morning (Friday 20th) Mercury squares Jupiter and your mind may be racing – insomnia beckons in the early hours. Find a soothing mandala to get you through (Barry Stevens\u2019 mandala tours could help) \u00a0http:\/\/www.mandalas.co.uk\/Mandala_Gallery\/Mandala_Tour.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Or a Camomile tea pig could be another route. Your mind may be bursting with ideas, you may even be on a high if you’ve managed to clear yesterday’s emotional overload. It feels like a roller coaster, this week, though Mercury squaring Jupiter of itself is not difficult, just over-active.<\/p>\n

There’s a good chance of stabilization the same day, as Venus trines Chiron, and you can heal and balance your feelings. Art and music may help.<\/p>\n

In the afternoon Pluto goes stationary prior to moving direct, and you may have a sense of your psychology starting to move forward again – your subterranean mythical rivers flowing as they should.<\/p>\n

On Saturday (21st) after a full week of aspect-work, Saturn sextiles Pluto, which is the most important aspect of the week. I hope you have the oomph left to honour its gravitas, seriousness, stability and depth. Two areas of your life are working in harmony and new structures may begin to be put into place. The roller coaster week ends the right way up.<\/p>\n

The \u00a0week in bullet points:<\/p>\n