Paul McCartney

 Paul McCartney, born June 18, 1942 at 2PM in Liverpool, England

Bass player, songwriter, singer with the Beatles.

Sun, Gemini

Moon, Sagittarius

Ascendant, Libra

Link to column for May 31-June 6, 2021

 We're between 2 eclipses, the recent Full Super Blood Moon in Gemini and the upcoming Solar Eclipse June 24. This weeks column is: 

Resolve and Realigning is in a Higher Order toward a Cosmic Leap into the Future

The lunar tide is waning, Mercury is retrograde and the big news about the recent super blood Moon has settled, and yet while this time might appear a bit on the tame side, there’s the same powerful energy as if it was going full force into the eclipse because the energy is still unfolding and part of the upcoming solar eclipse June 10 that’s part of the Gemini-Sagittarius axis.

On Monday, the last day of May Venus forms a unique aspect...

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Astrology Column for April 19-25, 2021

Your Celestial Compass for the Week of April 19-25, 2021

Grace and Harmony are Possible

Happy Birthday Taurus! 

Your solar cycle begins Monday, April 19 at 4:33 PM 

giving you a great month to forge ahead with the generous rays of the Sun.

For all, this cycle of Taurus is a gentle reminder of how you’re doing in life relating to finances and accumulation of wealth and worth. Focus shifts to more tangible things and what you want to do to be prosperous. As well, where and how you experience peace is important to bolster and explore.

Along with the Sun, Mercury moves into Taurus on the same day at 6:29 AM, bringing opportunity to have easygoing communication and a more idyllic atmosphere. You may want to venture out with entertainment and enjoying life as well as seeking harmony in general. The Sun and Mercury are quite close in the solar system yet not always so positively aligned as now.

Venus is in Taurus and also Uranus that together with the Sun and Mercury make this an interesting time. Greater appreciation for art, creativity and things that provide joy and happiness are sought as necessities to soothe the spirit and help recognition of that aspect within you – the gentle spirit of peace and harmony. The symbol of a grazing bull expresses the energy very well as the sign is also of the earth element and what is coined, fixed, meaning tenacious, steadfast and maybe sometime willful.

On Friday, Mars transits into Cancer, harmonizing nicely with the Taurus grouping so overall energy flows well right up until the Full Moon on April 26. This placement is likely to spark interest in sprucing up your home and doing more there that is enjoyable and benefits a sense of freedom. You may work more within the home, begin an exercise routine or activities like redecorating or renovation. Whatever you do will have a goal of enjoying your home and making it more comfortable.  Family and those with whom you feel close are accentuated that brings interest in furthering those relationships and finding ways to connect.

Tuesday, the day of the Second Quarter Moon in Leo, along with Wednesday is sensitive due to numerous lunar squares and an opposition so as possible lessen your load and find ways to avoid rushing or doing too much that could be stressful.

Venus conjunct Uranus on Thursday is unusual energy where things could happen fast, people can change their minds about commitments, plans could be cancelled or matters are just odd and quirky.

Saturday and Sunday, Mercury is conjunct Uranus and Venus is square Saturn that’s not the best for planning or expectation of everything going well. Something can be held up and complications arise.

• Monday, April 19, Moon in Cancer; the Sun and Mercury in Taurus
• Tuesday, April 20, Moon in Cancer/Leo
• Wednesday, April 21, Moon in Leo
• Thursday, April 22, Moon in Leo/Virgo
• Friday, April 23, Moon in Virgo
• Saturday, April 24, Moon in Virgo/Libra
• Sunday, April 25, Moon in Libra

Key words for the week:

Blend; gather; rebuild; harmonize; family; home; comfort; pleasantries; grace

Affirmation for the week:

(I compose these affirmations based on current planet, luminary and star placements in the heavens.)

“My connection to the greater universe of peace and harmony resonates more fully in my life.”

In Review  

(looking back - a brief synopsis from the previous column):

April 12-18, 2021

A Strong Lunar Tide is Enhanced by Mercury, Venus and Mars

The New Moon in Taurus peaking at 10:31 PM ET, April 11 is now fully underway with very bright rays making the week strong and reinforced by Venus in Taurus beginning Wednesday, where it will be for the rest of the month. Taurus is about income, what is valuable to you, and esthetics.

That the ruler of Taurus, Venus will be in the sign is great reinforcement for manifesting and being creative toward increase of needs and wants.

Mercury in Aries still activates a pioneering spirit to take the initiative and keep going. On Saturday, Mercury aligns directly with Jupiter, Mars and Pluto and on Sunday it conjuncts the Sun giving definitive focus and the ability to forge ahead toward a goal. The increasing lunar light moving from Aries through Cancer during the week benefits personal goals.

Both the Sun and Mercury squaring Pluto on Friday and Saturday benefits being able to see truths as stark realities come to the fore that, while feeling harsh is good so you know from where contention arises and what issues are in the works, be they from within or from others – communication is involved that’s your own thoughts as well as the flow of information from varying sources.

Mars sextile by the Sun on Tuesday and trine Jupiter Saturday helps to maintain energy needed in any area where you want to go forward. You can be more determined and achieve success.

The downfall of Taurus the ray is vanity and affectation while the elevation of it is modesty and humbleness.

The downfall of the Aries ray is aggression and selfish while the elevation of it is harmless and noble.

This week blends both signs that call for embracing the higher octave of knighthood. Energy is growing and strength is building that may be applied as you need, such as toward a personal goal and/or to assist what in the world you feel an affinity.

Next Week:

The Scorpio Full Moon and Pluto retrograde.                                                                                         

All times Eastern

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The Heavens are Aligned March 22-28, 2021

 The heavens are aligned that is helpful for planting seeds you'd like to see manifest. The Sun and Venus are in Aries and the growing lunar tide peaks to full March 28. The weekly column explains more which may be read here:

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Vernal Equinox 2021 & the Zodiacal New Year

 HAPPY SPRING! (AND FALL IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE) and Happy Birthday Aries...

The Vernal Equinox begins spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. The March 2021 equinox arrives March 20 at 09:37 UTC or 5:37 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

     The Sun is in Aries, ruled by Mars, the first sign of the zodiac marking the astrological New Year making the day great for projecting intentions and celebrating life renewal. Aries is stepping forward, taking the initiative and braveness. Even more ideal is the lunar phase is between the new and full that gives extra energy like a booster.

     Throughout the world many mark the day with celebration and reverence for nature and life itself. Nothing begins without Arian rays to ignite it like the spark of a match to start a fire.

     No matter where you are on Earth, the equinox brings several seasonal effects as the planet and life living here shifts and responds.

     The main stars in the Aries constellation are Hamal, Sheratan and Mesarthim.

     The angel presiding over Aries is Ariel although there are others.

 

Mercury Direct February 20, 2021

 

No, Not Quite Yet.. Mercury is due to be direct from its 3wk retrograde at 7:52PM ET so is now at a paused position that will continue until at least Monday and still will take a few days to shift focus and energy to progressive. This pause can be confusing or create wondering what things mean and an almost blank sense about aspects of life. Calm, yet a bit anxious as the alignment with Saturn, Venus and Jupiter. There’s a lot of energy stirring in the background that will emerge more into consciousness toward the end of the month.

Mercury Direct, the Sun in Pisces and Personal Priesthood

 The column this week discusses manifesting your own priesthood - easy since it's part of your natural affinity from the heart. Happening in the heavens is the Sun moving into Pisces, February 18, and Mercury going direct, February 20, from its 3 week retrograde period. Seems this Merc Retro hasn't been as intense as the last and others. Also this week is Mardi Gras that's certainly changed due to the pandemic. Recently read that New Orleans cancelled their annual celebration and did see a montage of homes decorated like floats. The world is certainly different now. To read the column you can go to http://www.sandrahelton.com