{"id":4585,"date":"2017-09-10T10:20:14","date_gmt":"2017-09-10T10:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lanawooster.co.uk\/?p=4585"},"modified":"2017-09-10T10:33:41","modified_gmt":"2017-09-10T10:33:41","slug":"aspects-for-the-week-beginning-10-september-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lanawooster.co.uk\/?p=4585","title":{"rendered":"Aspects for the week beginning 10 September 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strictly Come Dancing 2017<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We so very recently said goodbye to the iconic Bruce Forsyth (for his obituary read Aspects for the week beginning 20 August 2017), the host for many years of Strictly Come Dancing.\u00a0 The programme returned to our screens last night, with a special tribute to him.\u00a0 I found the programme an enjoyable start to the new season, and thought the group dance looked very promising.\u00a0 As in previous years, I will look at 4 contestants at a time, starting this week and following up in a few weeks’ time, and hope to get through them all by Christmas!\u00a0 But first, a look at the new Head Judge…<\/p>\n

Shirley Ballas<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Shirley Ballas (I keep wanting to type Bassey) is the new Head Judge on Strictly Come Dancing, replacing the very popular Len Goodman, who seems to have sidestepped onto a quiz show. She has the Sun in Virgo, a perfectionistic and\u00a0 a good sign for a critic, with an exacting Mercury\/Venus square to Saturn.\u00a0 This Sun is entangled in a T-square with Mars and Jupiter, so she is more fiery than the average Virgo, and has plenty of enthusiasm.\u00a0 Her Moon is in Leo, the showbiz performance sign.\u00a0 She has Saturn trine her North Node (fitting for a Head Judge) and Jupiter trine Uranus (The Entrepreneur Archetype).\u00a0 She promises to be fun, firm, feisty and fair in that role.\u00a0 Her chart ingredients for this are:<\/p>\n

Fun (Jupiter in Sagittarius), firm (Saturn in Capricorn), feisty (Mars opposite Jupiter) and fair (Mercury and Venus in Libra)<\/p>\n

When she was young, she actually trained with Len Goodman, so knows him well.\u00a0 Her reputation is high in the world of Latin dancing, which fits well with her chart: Mars opposite Jupiter could be the signature for a Latin dancer.\u00a0 Len was always strict on ballroom, so she may have a different emphasis.\u00a0 Her new appointment was announced on 9th May 2017, when Uranus was exactly trine her Jupiter, activating her entrepreneurial natal Jupiter-Uranus trine.\u00a0 Then yesterday on her debut on Strictly Come Dancing, Jupiter was exactly sextile her natal Uranus, again activating her trine of Opportunity, very much a theme of this year for her.\u00a0 She also has a scintillating sextile of Uranus to her natal Mars at the moment, bringing on the glitter and sparkles to her life in a big way.<\/p>\n

Debbie McGee<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“The lovely Debbie McGee” as her late husband Paul Daniels used to introduce her in their double magic act, is a Scorpio, born on Halloween, and she is aiming to at least make the Halloween show this year.\u00a0 She does have a stunning birth chart for magic and dancing (which are ruled by the same planet, Neptune), as she has an amazing quadruple conjunction (a satellitium) in Scorpio, composed of Venus-Neptune exact (itself an indicator of dancing prowess) plus the Sun and Jupiter.\u00a0 Although Scorpio is a deep thinking sign, the Sun and Jupiter add a great deal of lightness or bubbliness to her make up.\u00a0 Neptune’s prominence may bestow great gracefulness.\u00a0 She also has Mercury in Scorpio, giving her a very Scorpionic chart, and her Sun\/Venus\/Neptune are all sextile Scorpio’s ruling planet Pluto. But there is another spot of lightness in her chart, in that her Moon is in Gemini.\u00a0 She is very emotional, with half (5) of her planets in Water signs.\u00a0 She is also very strong willed, with 7 of her 10 planets in the Fixed Signs.\u00a0 She may be slightly accident or incident prone, with Mars opposite her Mercury and Mars square her Pluto.<\/p>\n

On her debut yesterday (9\/9\/17) the Nodal Axis was square her Mercury,\u00a0 and her North Node was trine her Saturn, so she will find it testing but meant to be (it may change her life).\u00a0 At the end of this season of Strictly Mars will be on her Venus\/Neptune, and Neptune will be trine her Jupiter.\u00a0 She should do well.<\/p>\n

Last night, she was paired with Giovanni Pernice<\/u>, and joked that she would teach him some humour, while he would teach the dancing.\u00a0 Interestingly, this may be mirrored in her Jupiter (humour) square his Neptune (dance) in their synastry.\u00a0 She also has Uranus sextile his Venus, so could surprise him a great deal (and I think she alluded to that too).\u00a0 Her Neptune sextiles his Jupiter, which helps their attunement (the Jupiter-Neptune square could be more dissonant).\u00a0 Her Pluto squaring his Uranus could even shock him.\u00a0 On the debut last night, Giovanni had Neptune opposite his Sun (he may be confused), Uranus trine his Venus, reinforcing the surprise nature of the new match, Mars square his Mars (he may find control difficult), but Neptune sweetly sextile his Neptune (the foundation of his confidence is firmly in dance).\u00a0 When Strictly ends, Pluto will be trine his Mercury (good mental functioning) but conjunct his Saturn (a little dispiriting), but underneath it all he will still have the serenity of Neptune sextile his Neptune.<\/p>\n

Richard Coles<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The media have been whinging that this year’s batch are dull.\u00a0 Well you can’t accuse the Reverend Richard Coles of being dull!\u00a0 Richard has the energy from his Aries Sun Sign, plus the dance potential of Pisces (where he has Jupiter\/Chiron and Mars\/Mercury: “I have extensive dance experience from Ibiza in 1989”, he is quoted as saying!\u00a0 He first came to prominence in the 1980s in the band known as the “Communards”, then became a Church of England priest.\u00a0 What a combination!\u00a0 He is a regular on our screens in various capacities, such as talk shows, and has a marked sense of humour and wit.\u00a0 His Mercury is conjunct Mars, so he could be quite sprightly, as well as a master of the one liner in response to criticism from Craig Revel Horwood.\u00a0 Mars trine closely his Neptune is very useful in co-ordinating dance moves, marrying the physical with the spiritual inspiration.<\/p>\n

At yesterday’s debut, Pluto was sextile his Mercury, so he will derive plenty of mental stimulation and deep insights through the process.\u00a0 Neptune, the astrological god of dance, is trine his natal Neptune, so he will be in the groove.\u00a0 At Christmas, Neptune will be on his Mars, a little overwelming, but Saturn sextile his Jupiter, helping to steady him.\u00a0 I don’t see him winning, but he’ll be deeply moved by the experience.<\/p>\n

Richard was paired with Dianne Buswell<\/u> last night.\u00a0 We do not have a birth date for her, but her age is 28 which is around the time of the first Saturn Return, which she probably has in Sagittarius.\u00a0 She may find her initiation into the responsibilities of Strictly quite testing, but I am sure will laugh a lot as Richard’s partner.<\/p>\n

Ruth Langsford<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ruth Langsford, co-presenter of this morning with her husband Eamonn Holmes, and one of the anchors of Loose Women, comes from the dance sign of Pisces, and parents who were good dancers: “My dad is no longer with us, but I’m sure he will be looking down.\u00a0 He might have even passed on some of his dancing moves.”\u00a0 That seems promising.\u00a0 She is another contestant with a strong Water element like Richard Coles.\u00a0 So she has Venus Mercury and the Sun spread out in Pisces, and water planets Moon and Neptune in water sign Scorpio in harmonious relationship with her Pisces planets.\u00a0 She has the Sun conjunct her South Node in Pisces, so may have known power in past lives, but in this life is prepared to use her power in a more subtle way.\u00a0 Jupiter trine Pluto also hints at power, but is constructive in its use.\u00a0 Like Richard Coles, she has Mercury trine Neptune, which gives the ability to receive inspiration through the mind.\u00a0 She’s very sociable, with Venus exactly conjunct Jupiter, and will get along well with her fellow celebs in the class of 2017.<\/p>\n

On her dance floor debut, Chiron is on her Sun (very much a healing crisis and learning), Mars trine her natal Jupiter (plenty of energy and enthusiasm), but Pluto is on her Saturn (she is finding some element of the experience very challenging).\u00a0 This is a real learning curve for Ruth.\u00a0 Perhaps she is feeling overstretched.\u00a0 Jupiter trines her Mercury at the end of the tournament, which spells happiness or relief; the South Node sits on her Mars (the adrenaline will be pumping) and also on her Uranus (she may have surprised herself, or sustained a minor injury).\u00a0 But Mars will also sextile her Pluto, so she will be energized by that.\u00a0 Not particularly winning transits, but she will be wholeheartedly throwing herself into the project and enjoying the experience.<\/p>\n

Ruth was paired with Anton du Beke<\/u> last night, who she said was her hoped for choice (they all say that!).\u00a0 Anton of course is a popular veteran of the programme, and he was tipped as possible Head Judge, but has never won the tournament.\u00a0 In his personal life, he recently had twins!\u00a0 Pluto was exactly sextile his Neptune at the time, deepening his experience of life.\u00a0 Anton and Ruth have their Suns exactly trine in Water (hers in Pisces and his in Cancer) so it is a divine match in some ways, but not necessarily on the dance floor.\u00a0 Her Chiron trines and brings healing to his Venus, but her Saturn opposes, inhibits and blocks his Jupiter (humour and philosophy) – perhaps he will think too much about what she thinks before he speaks.\u00a0 He’ll be quite mindful around her.\u00a0 But it will be a firm friendship, with her Saturn also trine his Uranus and Pluto, giving him strength and helping to shape his character further.\u00a0 On the debut last night, Chiron was trine Anton’s Sun, reinforcing the healing message of this pairing, Uranus sextile his Venus (so he is almost as taken by surprise as Giovanni Pernice by the new pairing and its effect on his life).\u00a0 Chiron squares his Venus, so this relationship is going to change him (she’s a strong woman, Ruth!).\u00a0 Pluto opposes his Jupiter (more change), Pluto trines his Uranus (yet more change), and finally Pluto trines his Pluto (earth shattering change but empoweringly so).\u00a0 By the end of the year expect to see a new Anton du Beke!\u00a0 So what are his prospects at the end of the tournament?\u00a0 Saturn squares his Saturn, a very disappointing result.\u00a0 Taken together with Ruth’s final transits, it does not look as though they will go the whole way.<\/p>\n

Simon Rimmer<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Simon Rimmer, chef and co-host of Sunday Brunch, is born under the suitably foodie sign of Taurus.\u00a0 Natally, he has an exact opposition between his Sun and Neptune, so he may be intrigued by the dancing world and glamour.\u00a0 This opposition makes a T-square with Mars, and Mars itself opposes Saturn, so he may sometimes make some awkward gestures, which the picky new Head Judge may correct him on.\u00a0 But Venus conjunct Jupiter means he is a sociable chap, and should be popular with his fellow contestants.\u00a0 Sun trine Pluto in his chart gives him great strength and endurance, so he’ll have the stamina for the dance floor.\u00a0 Sun sextile exactly Chiron gives him healing abilities he may or may not be aware of.\u00a0 This is reinforced by Neptune exactly trine his Chiron, a gift for spiritual healing. He has Mercury square exactly Uranus, so he is not afraid to be controversial, and may revel in some outlandish costumes.<\/p>\n

At the debut of the series, Jupiter squares his Nodal Axis, so he will throw himself into the project enthusiastically, and may forge lifelong friends during the process.\u00a0 At the end of the series Jupiter will exactly oppose his Sun and conjunct his natal Neptune.\u00a0 There may be some mystery in his life around that time.\u00a0 Jupiter will also be trine his Chiron, and healing will also be important in his life.\u00a0 Uranus will be squaring his Nodal Axis, and he’ll feel that it has been a life changing experience, plus it may also bring out the Inner Rebel, so he may have a vision of a new project.\u00a0 This experience is going to make him dizzy!<\/p>\n

Simon was partnered with Karen Clifton<\/u>.\u00a0 I wrote about Karen in 2015: ” She has a dreamy Moon\/Venus conjunction in Pisces, gliding with a trine to her North Node, so she will always do well in ballroom dancing!\u00a0 With three planets in Libra, she also connects well in partnership, and is married to another professional, Kevin Clifton.”\u00a0 Her Mercury trines his Pluto, so there may be some thoughtful and deep mental interaction between them.\u00a0 His Neptune trines her Venus, so they are well matched from the point of view of dance empathy and attunement.\u00a0 His Chiron conjuncts her Venus, so there is a strong emotional tie, too.\u00a0 For last night’s denouement Chiron was square her Neptune, so that may have thrown her into confusion at some level.\u00a0 At the end of the tournament, Saturn is trine her Sun, so she will feel she has achieved something (she was unlucky last year as her partner Will Young pulled out soon after the start of the contest).\u00a0 Jupiter will be trine her Venus, so she will end on a high in some respects, but then Pluto will be square her Saturn so there will also be something deflating her mood at the same time.\u00a0 Uranus will also be opposing he Pluto, so there will be a great deal of change in the air for her.\u00a0 It is possible that the pair may get to the final and be pipped to the post by the winners.\u00a0 At any rate, she is likely to be experiencing extremes of emotion at that time.<\/p>\n

Next instalment in two or three weeks’ time!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Early this morning, while you were hopefully sleeping, Mercury entered Virgo for the second time this year, as it is re-establishing its path after the three weeks of retrograde motion.\u00a0 Mentally, we are preparing to knuckle down again to our working lives and schedules, from enjoying summer activities.\u00a0 We have to earn a crust, and our work and service needs to be taken seriously in the scheme of our lives.\u00a0 Today you may find yourself attending to some out of hours work, possibly unpaid!\u00a0 If your work is your chosen work, that is all to the good.\u00a0 If you feel resentment, it may be time to consider a change in your jobbing habits.<\/p>\n

Tuesday (11th) brings a jolly sextile between Jupiter and the North Node.\u00a0 If you feel it’s time your ship came in karmically, you could indeed reap some rewards.\u00a0 Unless you have really stretched\u00a0 the rules of the Universe, you should experience the positive end of karma.\u00a0 There may even be some good news on the international scene (for a change).<\/p>\n

Wednesday (12th) is about holding steady, for Venus trines Saturn.\u00a0 In relationships especially, there will be displays of loyalty and commitment.\u00a0 Friendships will be supportive.\u00a0 Chats over coffee may be sober, but peaceful.<\/p>\n

Thursday (14th) may be a more difficult day, with the Sun square Saturn.\u00a0 Recent news may have been too sobering, and positive thinking may appear as a hill to climb.\u00a0 When you have connected with the real reasons for your feelings, the hard slog will become a slow jog, and you’ll get there in the end.\u00a0 “The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it” said Moliere.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, there is a more subtle influence that day which may assist you, and that is Venus conjunct the North Node.\u00a0 The action of this conjunction may be summed up as “Perfect love casteth out fear” (Bible: 1 John 4:18), and you may come to re-experience the truth of this.\u00a0 For example, you may feel a situation is lost, then someone may remind you of the power of love. \u00a0With this conjunction occurring in Leo, then it may even be time for some entertainment or distraction.<\/p>\n

A glorious sextile between Venus and Jupiter warms us on Friday (15th), a day of social interaction, humour and fun, generally gathering rosebuds.\u00a0 The Universe has ways to make you enjoy life today!\u00a0 A good day for stag dos and hen nights!<\/p>\n

Saturday (16th) is not quite so straightforward, but it will be fast-moving with Mercury conjunct Mars.\u00a0 As you recall, this aspect last occurred on Sunday 3rd September while Mercury was still retrograde.\u00a0 With this aspect, you can be riding along your path zippily and suddenly be prey to minor cuts and bruises, which then provide distractions or delays.\u00a0 With this aspect too, words will fly rapidly back and forth, occasionally wounding through bluntness or the harsh angle of truth.\u00a0 However, the results from this aspect may be as superficial or short lived as the nature of their wounding.\u00a0 Hopefully the irritation may be minor.\u00a0 If you are skilful, however, you can accomplish a great deal: it is a question of being mindful at the same time as being brisk.<\/p>\n

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