WHAT’S GOING ON? FEBRUARY 2012
Many felt the force of Mars as he stationed (stood still) and made a prompt about face to retrograde motion on the 23rd of January. Being a personal planet, his influence is often felt in our everyday lives. One year, when Mars was transiting the degree of my ascendant, I had an army of machinery in my front yard for 2 days – backhoes, chain saws, leaf blowers, every kind of equipment imaginable. Such is the power of a Mars transit. With Mars now retrograde until April 14th, we can use this time wisely to complete unfinished projects, clear out negative health issues, or otherwise use the cutting power of Mars to release unwanted debris from our lives. It’s good to analyze the effects of Mars by house and sign in your astrological chart to understand how he will likely show up in your life.
Next on the retrograde radar is Saturn; he takes his turn from February 7th – June 25th. With both Saturn and Mars retrograde, we may feel as though we are just holding a place in the parade or time. Actually, this is a beneficial time period for the world stage as much will be happening behind the scenes in the way of negotiations and even efforts for peace. Hold on to the vision that we are living in a time when anything is possible, including positive development for breakthroughs of all kinds.
Neptune enters his watery domain of Pisces in early February. Pisces is a sign of faith and trust – two qualities that Neptune in Aquarius has found difficult to express. I think Neptune especially in the late degrees of Aquarius has been uncomfortable – much like a butterfly encumbered by the last vestiges of his chrysalis stage – carrying the heavy load that once offered protection, but is now just an empty shell.
Look for art, music, and harmonic resonance as Neptune moves into Pisces. The challenging squares of Pluto and Uranus are affording a polarization into our real world; it’s all unfolding within a divine and perfect plan. Enjoy your part in this play – we are all going to make it, and, it’s going to be good!
Many blessings – Maya