It's been a long time coming. What began in 2008 finally meets completion on February 17 EST (February 16 PST). Neptune and Chiron have been slowly moving closer, only to pull away right before they embrace...until now.

In light of last month's lingering but weakening Saturn-rx square Pluto which forced us to clearly see and understand the realities of our situations, we have either steeled ourselves for what lies ahead or decided to crawl under a rock. I hope it is the former; and if it is the latter, cheer up because hopeful days draw nearer. The goal with Saturn-Pluto square is to come to terms with our realities, find the strength and resolve to repair or release what no longer serves, and in that act, become transformed into a version of the self that is moving toward the achievement of their aspirations. Sounds intense and overwhelming. Feels like it, too!

Enter, Neptune and Chiron. Their conjunction picks up where Saturn-rx square Pluto leaves off. We will have had two weeks of reflection. Now we are armed with a clear understanding of where we stand and what work lies ahead. Our commitment in following through remains intact, despite how daunting the tasks may seem. Chiron now extends a helping hand in finally releasing fears, healing past hurts, letting go of mentally wounding thoughts/ideas, and giving up old ways or bad habits. At the same time, Neptune gives us her gift of hope and insight, showing us the truth and reality that go beyond what we can mentally process, visually witness and audibly experience.

Additionally, the energies of Neptune and Chiron's conjunction happens during a new moon phase. Having just occurred on February 13, the Aquarius-New Moon conjoined with Neptune and Chiron. New Moons offer renewals, beginnings, the start of a new cycle. In Aquarius, the New Moon is forward thinking, innovative, unique. These next two weeks are the time to initiate changes, whether it's through planning, deciding, discovering, or acting.

This Neptune conjunct Chiron is the tail end of the rare triple conjunction between Jupiter (ideals), Chiron (healing) and Neptune (hope), which occurred last year. Neptune and Chiron now meet at 27 degrees of Aquarius, returning to the same spot the triple conjunction met last year. This offers us a last look at events, issues or situations that may have been the focus at that time. Can you remember the period on or around the end of May 2009? What has happening then, in your world?

Neptune and Chiron's conjunction perfects on February 17 EST (February 16 PST), but they remain within the same degree of one another until the end of the month and remain tightly linked through to next month. We'll remain under the umbrella of what their conjunction offers us until then. That's a nice 6 or 7 weeks that we have to work with.

Although we can all influenced by this Neptune-Chiron conjunction, those with natal planets and/or house angles on or around 27 degrees of fixed signs may feel its affects stronger than others. Also, those celebrating birthdays between February 13 to 28 may be in for a memorable year. Schedule your session for a Solar Return reading.

As I mentioned on my original post last year, for me, this conjunction falls in my 6th house of work, routine and health. My daily routine and work situation have gone through a metamorphosis since May 2009, when this conjunction's energy was last strongest (even though it never perfected). The changes were initiated by my own decisions and actions from November 2009, when Saturn and Pluto's square first occurred which strongly urged me to establish a new foundation and steer my life in a new direction. Throughout most of last year as my focus was narrowly concentrated on one goal, I neglected caring for myself and adopted terrible health habits. I've already begun to correct this. But with the help of the Aquarius-New Moon plus this Neptune-Chiron conjunction, I hope to keep it up and replace bad habits with a healthier lifestyle.

How will this conjunction influence your chart? Schedule your session for a reading. Or cruise on over to the AstroCreeps and TarotFreaks Forum* to start or join a discussion.

Related articles to this Neptune-Chiron Conjunction:

• Triple Conjunction between Jupiter, Chiron, Neptune ~ May 23-27, 2009
• Jupiter-rx Conjunct Neptune-rx ~ July 10, 2009
• Jupiter-rx Conjunct Chiron-rx ~ July 22, 2009
  
• Jupiter Conjunct Chiron ~ December 7, 2009
• Jupiter Conjunct Neptune ~ December 21, 2009

Other articles of possible interest:

• Saturn Square Pluto ~ November 15, 2009
• Saturn-rx Square Pluto ~ January 31, 2010
• New Moon in Aquarius ~ February 13, 2010

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New Moons signify rebirth, beginnings, a clean slate, the start of a new cycle. This new moon highlights Aquarius qualities (inventive, independent thinking, unconventional, humanitarian) and 11th house themes (friendships, group relations, relation to humanity as a whole). Aquarius is natively ruled by Uranus, who is currently in Pisces and receiving mutual reception with Neptune, who governs Pisces and currently in Aquarius. In Aquarius, the Moon is eccentric, unpredictable, fun, friendly, and a humanitarian though emotionally detached.

This Aquarius-New Moon (heart & soul) occurs on February 13 and blends energies with Chiron (wounds/healing) and Neptune (enlightenment/hope), allowing for a renewal in what may be "broken" and need "healing" in our lives. Perhaps, these are deeply-rooted emotional hurts or negative thinking process or antiquated belief systems or an unhappy, recurring cycle. Elsewhere in the sky, Mercury (thought), Venus (love), Mars-rx (drive), Saturn-rx (hard work), Jupiter (opportunities) and Pluto (transformation) make at least one connection amongst each other. Indeed, this new moon phase is poised for making some big changes if we're up to the challenge.

If you need to break away from bad habits, old ways of thinking, toxic relationships and/or overall negativity in your life, this new moon phase is a great time to start! So, go ahead and get unstuck! If you need a little help getting started, try this Tarot Affirmation for The Eight of Wands - Movement written by my friend and colleague, Suzi of Starcana.com.

This new moon occurs at 26 degrees of Aquarius. Those born within 3 days of February 13 or August 18; or have planets/house angles around 26 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Scorpio and Taurus may feel the effects of this new moon stronger than most. Those celebrating birthdays between February 13 to 28 may be in for a memorable year. Schedule your session for a Solar Return reading.

For me as a Virgo-rising, this New Moon falls right on the very edge of my natal 5th house (fun/creative projects) and conjunct my 6th house (work/health); as a Cancer-Sun, it will shine upon my 8th house (finances/renewal). By the third week of January, I began to regain the grounding I seemed to have slowly lost over the past year. I have been so focused on day job, astrology work, readings, research and writing that I've neglected living a more balanced lifestyle. I have been painfully reminded these past weeks as bouts with migraine began occurring more and more often and lasting longer and longer. My schedule has changed dramatically since the year began, but I remained conducting everything as I had been throughout last year. I am now working towards a new routine that reflects the changes that have happened and that fits my situation better. Hindsight, it's a little silly that I had to suffer through migraines for me to see the bigger picture. But it is understandable with my natal Mercury and natal Pluto squared as both are also conjunct my Midheaven and Ascendant, respectively; that basically means, I get too focused/engrossed & suffer from tunnel vision sometimes :) Although, I did not like Mars being retrograde for quite some time. I have learned to appreciate his retrograde motion and how it's forced me to also slow down and be more reflective.

How will this new moon influence your life? Look to the natal house/s this new moon will occupy in your birth chart. Match the sign and degree to the sign on the house cusp/s. Use the list below to identify the Aquarius zodiac sign then click here to read about the New Moon in Houses.



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For those without a birth chart, you may use your Sun sign or Rising/Ascendant sign, if you know it. Look for your Sun and Rising signs below then click here for an explanation of New Moon illuminating those houses.

• Aries-Sun or Aries-Rising ~ 11th house
• Taurus-Sun or Taurus Rising ~ 10th house
• Gemini-Sun or Gemini-Rising ~ 9th house
• Cancer-Sun or Cancer-Rising ~ 8th house
• Leo-Sun or Leo-Rising ~ 7th house
• Virgo-Sun or Virgo-Rising ~ 6th house
• Libra-Sun or Libra-Rising ~ 5th house
• Scorpio-Sun or Scorpio-Rising ~ 4th house
• Sagittarius-Sun or Sagittarius-Rising ~ 3rd house
• Capricorn-Sun or Capricorn-Rising ~ 2nd house
• Aquarius-Sun or Aquarius-Rising ~ 1st house
• Pisces-Sun or Pisces-Rising ~ 12th house

Alternatively, you may cast your own birth chart by clicking here for use as reference -- birth date, time, and place required. Schedule a session or ask a quote for a personal reading. Or cruise on over to the AstroCreeps and TarotFreaks Forum* to start or join a discussion.

For those doing the new moon wishes ritual, the moon will be new on February 13 at 9:51 p. m. (EST) and will be void of course at 11:33 p. m. (EST). Click here for Jan Spiller's DailyOm.com article, briefly explaining new moon wishes. (opens a new window)

Related articles:

• The New Moon in Natal Houses
• Tarot Affirmation - The Eight of Wands for Movement by Suzi at Starcana.com
• Sun in Aquarius ~ January 19 to February 18, 2010
  
• Mercury in Aquarius ~ February 10 to March 1, 2010
• Venus in Pisces ~ February 11 to March 17, 2010
• Jupiter Sextile Pluto ~ February 6, 2010
• Jupiter in Pisces ~ January 17 to June 6, 2010
• Mars Retrograde in Leo ~ December 20, 2009 to March 10, 2010
• Saturn Retrograde ~ January 13 to May 30, 2010
• Pluto in Capricorn
• Neptune Conjunct Chiron ~ February 16 & 17, 2010
  

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WeeklyScopes ~ February 8 to 14, 2010

It seems that the worst is behind us. Venus conjoins with Chiron ad Neptune, giving us hope that whatever may be “broken” will not remain so. All that's needed is our commitment to the cause.

Mid-week, Mercury enters the brainy, friendly sign of Aquarius after an extended stay in disciplined Capricorn. Our minds are free to roam and conversations are free to express without the Capricorn conservative restrictions, which is timely because Mars decides to get in a ruckus with jovial Jupiter. Inhibitions lifted. In Leo, Mars, though retrograde, is up for some fun and spontaneity. Venus changes signs and enters Pisces on Thursday, giving matters of love a dreamy outlook; and in matters of finances, we're apt to give in and shop or be extra generous, especially to those less fortunate than ourselves.

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Venus, the planet of love, leaves the friendly, eccentric sign of Aquarius and joins Jupiter to transit the compassionate, dreamy sign of Pisces from February 11 to March 7. It is said that Venus is exalted (best placement/greatest strength) in Pisces. Perhaps, it's because Pisces has the capacity for unconditional love.

Venus governs how we relate (to others, to our selves), what we value in life (people, things, precepts), how we determine our worth (personal and material). Pisces governs the imagination, dreams, the spiritual/psychological realm and how we are all connected. At best, Venus in Pisces is intuitive, sensitive, loving, caring, romantic, idealistic. At worst, too sacrificial, weak-willed, secretive, too idealistic.

During her stay in Pisces, we are reminded that true love is without conditions. Compassion awakens the humanity in us and shows us that there, too, is purpose and use for kindness in the world. We are also reminded that as we each follow our own paths, we are "connected" in this goal to live our lives, despite our journeys having different paths. No matter we're we have been or where we are now or where we are going, each of us have experienced what it's like to win/lose, to be excited/disappointed, to be content/want more, to be happy/sad, to love, to hurt, to heal.

Tap into your spiritual self while Venus is in Pisces. We are all given intuition in varying degrees and intensity. Some use it more than others and are, therefore, more adept at identifying signs when they are presented. Others have such great intuitive powers that it is simply a part of their everyday, every moment. Whether you have little or much or something in between, celebrate it, make use of it, nurture it.

While Venus is in Pisces, she will make alignments with the following celestial bodies(all dates reflect North America Eastern time zone; give +/-2 days for life span of influence):

• February 14 to 16~ Venus quincunx Saturn-rx and Mars-rx plus trine Pluto. With Mercury trine Saturn-rx while also oppose Mars-rx the past two days, this Valentine's day may have a heavier tone than some might prefer. Relationships built on solid foundation and with healthy communication would most likely fare better. Underlying uncertainty regarding commitment levels or where things stand or whether this is even love are some issues that may surface during these few days.
• March 3 ~ Venus conjunct Uranus. Surprises. Change of heart. Compassion. Random acts of kindness. Humanitarian efforts.

How will this Venus transit influence your birth chart? Look to the natal house/s ruled by Pisces. Match the signs with the house cusps on your birth chart. Use the list of zodiac signs below to identify the Pisces zodiac sign on your birth chart then click here for a brief explanation.


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For those without a birth chart, you may use your Sun sign or Rising/Ascendant sign, if you know it. Look for your Sun and Rising signs below then click here for a brief explanation of Venus transiting those houses.

• Aries-Sun or Aries Rising ~ 12th House
• Taurus-Sun or Taurus Rising ~ 11th House
• Gemini-Sun or Gemini-Rising ~ 10th House
• Cancer-Sun or Cancer-Rising ~ 9th House
• Leo-Sun or Leo-Rising ~ 8th House
• Virgo-Sun or Virgo-Rising ~ 7th House
• Libra-Sun or Libra-Rising ~ 6th House
• Scorpio-Sun or Scorpio-Rising ~ 5th House
• Sagittarius-Sun or Sagittarius-Rising ~ 4th House
• Capricorn-Sun or Capricorn-Rising ~ 3rd House
• Aquarius-Sun or Aquarius-Rising ~ 2nd House
• Pisces-Sun or Pisces-Rising ~ 1st House

What significance do planets, signs, and houses have in astrology? Planets have the function, the job to do. The style/manner they will use get that job done is defined by the zodiac sign they occupy. Where in our life the job gets done is determined by the house the planet occupies/transits. So, when Mars (aggression) is in Aries (bold), he is more assertive than when he is in Cancer (sensitive). When traveling through the 10th house (professional life), he may bring his confidence and motivation in matters relating to our career. While in the 11th house (friendships), we may be more inclined to having our social calendar packed with activities. Having the foresight for what may be coming up or receiving confirmation on what may be happening now are ways astrology can be beneficial ... as above, so below.


Related articles:

• Jupiter in Pisces ~ January 17 to June 6, 2010
• Sun in Pisces ~ February 18 to March 20, 2010 (article forthcoming)
• Mars Retrograde in Leo ~ December 20, 2009 to March 10, 2010
• Uranus in Pisces
• Chiron Conjunct Neptune ~ February 16, 2010
  

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After an extended stay in disciplined, sensible and responsible Capricorn, Mercury welcomes the freedom-loving, "out of the box" thinking, and eclectic Aquarian ideals. Mercury governs thinking, communicating, writing and transportation. In Capricorn, Mercury is determined, focused, conservative and purposeful. In Aquarius, Mercury is friendly, quirky, progressive, independent and with strong humanitarian ideals. At best, Mercury in Aquarius is inventive, intellectual, experimental, caring while remaining detached. At worst, scattered, opinionated, chaotic, too idealistic, promotes change at any and all cost.

Mercury enters Aquarius on February 10th at 4:06 a.m. EST, where he remains until March 1st. During his stay in Aquarius, we are encouraged to expand our minds, breaking through metaphorical walls, and expand our social circle to venture beyond our typical hangouts or preferred crowd/situation. Try seeing existing situations from a different set of eyes with a different set of rules or perhaps no rules. Brainstorm unique solutions to common but lingering problems. Discuss or ponder upon alternative ways of doing something ordinary.

While Mercury is in Aquarius, he will make alignments with the following celestial bodies (all dates reflect North America Eastern time zone; give +/-2 days for life span of influence):

• February 12 and 13 ~ Mercury trine Saturn-rx and oppose Mars-rx. Oh just in time for Valentine's day :) Saturn in Libra's influence may have us thinking about the relationships we have in our life -- marriage, intimate relationship, business partnership, etc. Mars in Leo's influence require balance between our thoughts/plans/communication and actual action/final decisions.
• February 27 ~ Mercury conjunct Chiron and Neptune. Break away from old ways of thinking. Create a new established norm. Release antiquated methods or process of doing things. Time for renewal. Healing. Release. Ideal for helping others and humanitarian efforts. Compassion. Understanding.

Where will this Mercury transit fall on your birth chart? Look to the natal house/s ruled by Aquarius. Match the signs with the house cusps on your birth chart. Use the list of zodiac signs below to identify the Aquarius zodiac sign on your birth chart then click here for a brief explanation of Mercury transiting those houses.


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For those without a birth chart, you may use your Sun sign or Rising/Ascendant sign, if you know it. Look for them below then click here for a brief explanation of Mercury's transit in those houses.

• Aries-Sun or Aries-Rising ~ 11th house
• Taurus-Sun or Taurus Rising ~ 10th house
• Gemini-Sun or Gemini-Rising ~ 9th house
• Cancer-Sun or Cancer-Rising ~ 8th house
• Leo-Sun or Leo-Rising ~ 7th house
• Virgo-Sun or Virgo-Rising ~ 6th house
• Libra-Sun or Libra-Rising ~ 5th house
• Scorpio-Sun or Scorpio-Rising ~ 4th house
• Sagittarius-Sun or Sagittarius-Rising ~ 3rd house
• Capricorn-Sun or Capricorn-Rising ~ 2nd house
• Aquarius-Sun or Aquarius-Rising ~ 1st house
• Pisces-Sun or Pisces-Rising ~ 12th house

Alternatively, you may cast your own birth chart for use as reference -- birth date, time, and place required. Schedule a session or request a quote for a personal reading. Or maybe head over to the AstroCreeps and TarotFreaks Forum* to start or join in on a discussion.

What significance do planets, signs, and houses have in astrology? Planets have the function, the job to do. The style/manner they will use get that job done is defined by the zodiac sign they occupy. Where in our life the job gets done is determined by the house the planet occupies/transits. So, when Mars (aggression) is in Aries (bold), he is more assertive than when he is in Cancer (sensitive). When traveling through the 10th house (professional life), he may bring his confidence and motivation in matters relating to our career. While in the 11th house (friendships), we may be more inclined to having our social calendar packed with activities. Having the foresight for what may be coming up or receiving confirmation on what may be happening now are ways astrology can be beneficial ... as above, so below.

Related articles:

• Venus in Aquarius ~ January 18 to February 11, 2010
• Sun in Aquarius ~ January 19 to February 18, 2010
• Saturn in Libra ~ October 31, 2009 to April 7, 2010
• Saturn Retrograde in Libra ~ January 13 to May 30, 2010
• Mars Retrograde in Leo ~ December 20, 2009 to March 10, 2010
• Neptune-Chiron Conjunction ~ February 17, 2010
  

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Take a deep breath in. Exhale ever so slowly. *ahhh* There it is ... that proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. Although lingering, the major strain of Saturn and Pluto is behind us (for a few months). This weekend, Jupiter (ideals) swoops in to the rescue, giving us a more optimistic outlook on whatever difficulties the past few days/weeks may have brought. His efforts are supported by Mercury (communication), who aligns harmoniously with Uranus (surprises), and Venus (love), who blends energies with Chiron (healing) and Neptune (hope).

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