Mars enters Libra on July 29 and joins Saturn on July 31.
This means that Mars is now officially part of the Cardinal T-Square.
Next weekend, Venus will enter Libra and join the T-Square.
See ArtCharts Daily AstroBlog for exact times and links to interpretations.
This is literally not the time to push your luck– unless you’re willing to deal with the explosion that happens. Consider that alll delays are divine!
Mars and Saturn conjunct at Libra 00’49″, called “the Aries point” or the initiator. There is driving force to get things moving. So to see what we will be putting more energy into initiating, we look at Venus, the ruler of Libra, for clues and insights.
Venus is at the end of Virgo, and as mentioned in an earlier post about Venus, she is not making any inter-planetary aspects until changing signs (on August 6). In fact, as Mars and Saturn conjunct, Venus is void of course, and won’t make another major aspect until entering Libra, when Venus conjuncts Saturn.
By nature, Mars is not at home in Libra. Mars is strong, masculine energy, the kind of energy it takes to get things done. Libra is Venus-ruled, socially-oriented and cooperative, unlike the me-first style of Mars.
Mars is also conjunct Saturn, holding its energy back until it is disciplined enough to be socially acceptable. It’s not ok to have a freak fit, unless you want to go down in history (Saturn rules history) as a combatant. This is a time for more awareness of energy use, personally and socially.
While we can find more discipline while Mars and Saturn are together, we can also feel under considerable pressure. Mars now joins the ongoing Cardinal T-Square, forming a square to Pluto and an opposition to Uranus-Jupiter. Mars opposing Uranus then Jupiter may feel pumped and ready to rush to battle, but social pressure can temper even the most frustrated temper. You may want to attack whoever crosses your path, cut them “down to size,” especially if, according to society, it’s ok to judge them because, duh, they’re inferior. Yet, you can be too energized to simply sit back and judge everyone making a mess of things; this can be the time to roll up your sleeves and do whatever needs to be done, whatever the cost. This is a good time to remember the distinction between courage and force; spontaneity and impulsiveness.
You’ve got the energy– put it to good use!
Here’s a related story on yoga from last weekend’s NYTimes Magazine: “The Yoga Mogul”
Here’s an astrology chart for the Mars-Saturn conjunction:
mars conjuncts saturn
To truly understand this aspect and get past its potential for frustation, we need to look at Saturn in Libra. This is the “exalted” position in astrology for Saturn. Saturn cares about social systems, and that’s a good match for socially-minded Libra. Saturn, which is outside the Earth’s orbit, is more universal than Venus, which is inside Earth’s orbit and therefore considered a personal planet. While Saturn and Venus both want society to work seamlessly, Saturn is more concerned with impersonal, karmic law, while Venus cares about how justice effects individuals. We can say “he got his” but to his family, this can bring sorrow and pain. This shows how justice operates on a cultural, symbolic level, and also on a personal level.
Yet, as Saturn-Mars AND Uranus-Jupiter square Pluto (even Venus joins next weekend), this is a time when we feel our best efforts only make things worse. The more we do for others, the more harm they seem to do against us. If you give, that means you’re a “people pleaser” and deserve what you get– to be undercut and diminished in value. The more you give, the more ammo you give others to find faults and reasons to turn against you.
Yet, this attitude is our shadow speaking. But right now, the shadow seems to be right. It’s not rational; reason is by-passed when archetypes are evoked. If you find yourself acting out of righteousness, you may want to check your shadow for leaks.
How can we all stop judging and hating each other and start working towards creating a positive change? How can we turn comparisons and competition into healing and encouragement??? What does hating and sending bad energy really accomplish, besides that it’s black magic and harms the sender? How can we use our power and energy productively?
If we think we can do any of this without any self-reflection, we will simply continue the cycle of finger-pointing and keep playing the blame/shame game. In our own minds, we can justify our actions and pretend anything is “ok.” Or, we can have courage.
Here are some explanations for the Mars aspects perfecting this weekend and early next week.
This is Mars opposite Uranus from Destiny & Decisions:
July 30, 2010 at 10 AM (July 28, 2010 to Aug 1, 2010) Mars Oppos Uranus
This can be an explosive aspect in that sudden anger is usually involved. It can take the form of explosive release of tensions through anger–usually at someone close to you. Another expression can be through striking out rashly against people who have angered you consistently during the past, or towards someone who has held you back in some way. This is a two-way transit, meaning that these same kinds of explosions can be aimed at you. The “Good News Is–”, if you can harness this energy appropriately and express it in a positive manner, much can be accomplished toward removing whatever reasons exist that cause the anger. It is not easy, and must be accomplished without letting the tempers explode. This energy must be used, therefore it is best that you try to moderate your behavior into positive channels. If the energy is ignored, accidents can result. Try to avoid impulsive acts, and practice patience.
This is Mars conjunct Saturn from The Advanced Forecast:
July 31, 2010 10 AM (July 29, 2010 to Aug 2, 2010)
This is a time to rely only on yourself and your own resources, gather in your scattered forces, and concentrate on your own work. You may meet numerous obstructions and delays so that you don’t accomplish as much or work as quickly as you would like. You can, however, do a very thorough job and also tackle the kind of difficult or disagreeable tasks you usually avoid. You are prone to feel frustrated and to resent the limitations or drudgery of this time period. Perseverance and patient effort are required of you now. Try to avoid becoming discouraged or lashing out at the ones you are responsible for.
This is Mars conjunct Saturn from Io Transit Forecast:
Transit MARS conjoined natal Saturn
Jul 30 through Aug 3, exact on Jul 31
This is a tricky period in which you may be required to hurry, but obstacles in your path keep slowing you down. The most maddening prospect is that the obstacles you keep encountering are likely to be ones you bring on yourself. But that is the negative potential. The positive side of the picture is that your energy will focus on becoming more structured and organized. Under this influence, you may be more willing to carefully plan things, and to give greater credence to wisdom and experience before you act or allow others to act. It may be difficult for you to accept the authority or rules imposed on you– but then, you may not encounter such problems since your tendency for more careful actions these days may keep you from running afoul of others. Dental work or minor surgery may be necessary. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather since there is also increased potential for you to suffer from cold, flu, dermatitis, arthritis and other chronic illness.
This is Mars squares Pluto from The Advanced Forecast:
Aug 4, 2010 at 1 AM (Aug 2, 2010 to Aug 5, 2010)
Your drive for personal power, achievement, or control over your life is very strong at this time. The tyrant in you emerges, and you can be excessively willful, domineering, or compulsive about doing what you want to. You battle anyone or anything that is an obstacle to your individual freedom of action, and ego conflicts or a furious power struggle may ensue. Also, you can be unmerciful with yourself and your own weaknesses. You are likely to push yourself much too hard.
This is Mars squares Pluto from The Starlight Solutions Forecast:
Aug 4, 2010 at 1 AM (Aug 2, 2010 to Aug 5, 2010)
A hidden or mostly unconscious need to control or gain power is at play within and around you now. If you violate others’ rights or territory in pursuit of your own agenda, a battle of wills (subtle or overt) is likely. There is a destructive element operating as well, which can be turned to good ends in that you can work to “destroy” or eliminate something, or completely purge or overhaul something in your life. You tend to drive yourself quite hard, so beware of over-straining or forcing yourself past your limits.
This is Mars opposes Jupiter from The Advanced Forecast:
Aug 4, 2010 at 2 AM (Aug 2, 2010 to Aug 5, 2010)
Your energy level and your self-confidence are high now. You are full of enterprise and may chafe at the bit if you can not do enough, if your present position doesn’t give you enough scope, or if your superiors do not allow you to take initiative and advance as you want to. Also, at this time you tend to overextend yourself or to believe you can do more than you actually can.
The most interesting thing about astrology is how it can explain underlying causes of what’s happening. We think of astrology as a prediction tool, yet if we really have free will (or the ability to consciously make choices and decisions), then a clear explanation of the root causes of a situation can help us make better choices, creating a different, more positive outcome. When we look at our personal chart’s transits and progressions, we can see potential solutions and the times to best implement them.
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