This accounts for it all..
This week, the planets are so busy, I feel like I should issue a warning about not getting overwhelmed by what you are about to read. The week is a marathon of intensity that's certain to make the confident, nervous and the cocky, humble. While none of the action is pernicious, meltdowns are probable, particularly as the impossibility of getting anything done collides with the necessity of the moment. Unfortunately, no amount of planning is going to keep the week simple. So rather than despair, prepare, and assume a relaxed attitude that's capable of taking the good, the bad, the stupid, the silly, and the unexpected in stride.
Here's the breakdown: Mercury Retrograde, which started on June 15th and runs until late in the day on July 9th, wrecks the even flow of daily routines, as it wreaks havoc on every conceivable facet of communication and travel. Cell phones, computers, and all types of mail go kaput, and traffic, always a problem under a retrograde, snarls with delays and detours. Uranus, aka the Astro Geek, moves technology problems to the top of the retrograde snafu list, when it also goes retrograde on June 23rd and stays that way until November 24th. Known for catalyzing change, Uranus "turn arounds" tend to have an almost instantaneous effect, so don't be surprised if promises, yours or others, made yesterday evaporate into thin air tomorrow. What's more, because nervous systems are Uranian first-responders, sleep patterns are sure to be disrupted.
Unfortunately, few of us are likely to have the necessary patience to endure the uneven pace of the week because Mars, never interested in retrospectives, is focused intensely on the present and actively pushing into the future. Mars forms two spectacular alliances—a trine to both Pluto and Saturn—that merge briefly into a Grand Trine in Fire. This exceptionally powerful configuration promotes a military mood, indefatigable stamina, and packs the potential to accomplish the extraordinary. You can use it to override the retrograde, but be prepared for obstacles, and don't be surprised if those obstructions take the guise of authority figures who demand strict adherence to the rules. A waning opposition between the Sun and Pluto continues to inspire despots, big and small.
But that's not all. The last pass of the Saturn/Neptune opposition is exact on June 25th, and as it makes final contact, collective and personal neurosis could become even more exaggerated. But given the planetary dynamics of the week, the impact of this opposition could go unnoticed.
Of course, it will be impossible to ignore the Solstice and the start of summer on June 21st, especially as a Venus/Jupiter trine punctuates the start of the new season with beauty and grace.
This week, the challenge is figuring out how to cope a multitude of tasks, some of which could resemble several labors of Hercules. Don't be dismayed if you feel like hiding under the covers. Just do what you can to manage, and when possible, offer assistance to others.
Here's the breakdown: Mercury Retrograde, which started on June 15th and runs until late in the day on July 9th, wrecks the even flow of daily routines, as it wreaks havoc on every conceivable facet of communication and travel. Cell phones, computers, and all types of mail go kaput, and traffic, always a problem under a retrograde, snarls with delays and detours. Uranus, aka the Astro Geek, moves technology problems to the top of the retrograde snafu list, when it also goes retrograde on June 23rd and stays that way until November 24th. Known for catalyzing change, Uranus "turn arounds" tend to have an almost instantaneous effect, so don't be surprised if promises, yours or others, made yesterday evaporate into thin air tomorrow. What's more, because nervous systems are Uranian first-responders, sleep patterns are sure to be disrupted.
Unfortunately, few of us are likely to have the necessary patience to endure the uneven pace of the week because Mars, never interested in retrospectives, is focused intensely on the present and actively pushing into the future. Mars forms two spectacular alliances—a trine to both Pluto and Saturn—that merge briefly into a Grand Trine in Fire. This exceptionally powerful configuration promotes a military mood, indefatigable stamina, and packs the potential to accomplish the extraordinary. You can use it to override the retrograde, but be prepared for obstacles, and don't be surprised if those obstructions take the guise of authority figures who demand strict adherence to the rules. A waning opposition between the Sun and Pluto continues to inspire despots, big and small.
But that's not all. The last pass of the Saturn/Neptune opposition is exact on June 25th, and as it makes final contact, collective and personal neurosis could become even more exaggerated. But given the planetary dynamics of the week, the impact of this opposition could go unnoticed.
Of course, it will be impossible to ignore the Solstice and the start of summer on June 21st, especially as a Venus/Jupiter trine punctuates the start of the new season with beauty and grace.
This week, the challenge is figuring out how to cope a multitude of tasks, some of which could resemble several labors of Hercules. Don't be dismayed if you feel like hiding under the covers. Just do what you can to manage, and when possible, offer assistance to others.
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