I’ve been asked to write something about the republican presidential candidates. I will analyze Gingrich first because I don’t think he will be around too long. And that opinion is not based on the fact that I don’t like the guy, but it’s because he has a “loose cannon” aspect and will probably shoot himself in the foot on the way to the election.
Let me explain: Newt has Mercury in Gemini in the 3rd house. Since Mercury is ruled by Gemini and Gemini rules the 3rd house that means he has a triple Mercury. I have Mercury in Gemini, not in the 3rd, and I know what a space cadet I can be at times. A strong Gemini makes for a great debater, but his Mercury is on his Uranus in the third house again. This is the”verbal loose cannon” aspect. Mercury rules our speech and Uranus refuses to stay in bounds, loves to contradict everyone and to sparkle and dash all over the place.
He also has Sun in Gemini, the Moon in Sagittarius and Aquarius Rising. Gemini is searching for variety, Aquarius is searching for the unusual and Sagittarius just wants to get out of town. Not a very stable chart. But this chart is kinda fun to be around, but not a great resume for the job he is applying for.
Next month: Romney
This month Neptune moves into Pisces. Neptune rules Pisces so he is right at home here. See The Oxford Astrologer on Neptune in Pisces and how it will affect you here.
Also, Saturn turns retrograde.
Dates to Watch:
Feb 1 – Venus Opposite Mars. Conflict with a loved one. You could go your separate ways on this one, but maybe that’s a good thing.
Feb 3 – Neptune Enters Pisces until 2026. We all need to learn to be more idealistic since we have been through the wringer lately. This will be a great time for movie making. Neptune was discovered at the same time the prototypes for cinema were being invented. Watch for an explosion of great cinema, music and the arts during this time. If you have Pisces and Neptune prominent in your natal chart you could become a victim of a vampire during this time. Read my vampire article here
Feb 7 – Full Moon at 18 Leo/Aquarius. A time to shine. What you wished for on the New Moon on Jan 23 can be brought to fruition now.
Saturn turns retrograde at 29 Libra and stays retrograde until Jun 25, 2012. Now is a time to confront the obstacles in your life. No more hiding under the covers. Deal with your responsibilities.
Sun Conjunct Mercury. Some new information comes to light. A good day to connect with others and network.
Feb 8 – Venus enters Aries until March 5, 2012. Just in time for Valentines day! The planet of love moves into the aggressive planet of Aries. Everyone is feeling kinda frisky.
Feb 9 – Venus Conjunct Uranus. You could fall in or out of love on this one, or you could have sudden creative inspirations. This is great if you are an artist or musician.
Feb 14 – Mercury Conjunct Neptune. A good time to start a course on spiritual subjects. Or you could end up contacting your dead grandmother. Or you could take a trip to the beach. It’s your choice. It is Valentine’s Day so you may end up doing a lot of mushy talk with your loved one.
Feb 15 – Venus Square Pluto. You are too harsh in your judgment of others today. They may try to manipulate or coerce you into being or doing something that isn’t you.
Feb 18 – Sun Trine Saturn. This is a good day for dealing with elders, parents or those in authority.
Feb 19 – Sun enters Pisces until March 20, 2012. This is the time when we will really feel the Neptune in Pisces that came in on Feb 3. Express the best of Pisces in music and the arts, the worst of Pisces is self-pity. Let’s not have a pity party during this month.
Sun Conjunct Neptune. Another spiritual aspect. A good time to start channeling your spirit guides.
Feb 21 – New Moon at 2 Pisces. This is another aspect that reinforces Neptune and the Sun entering Pisces. This influence last one month and this is the beginning of the month. A very good time to meditate and send out positive vibrations for peace.
Feb 23 – Mercury Opposite Mars. You can really spit it out when you get angry. Where did you get that sharp tongue? Problem is others are also ready for a fight.
OUTER PLANET TRANSITS
JUPITER is in Taurus until June 11, 2012 this month and will move from 2 to 6 degrees. Now is the time to move ahead with our optimistic plans for the future, especially if you have the ascendant, Sun or Moon between 2 and 6 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio.
SATURN is in Libra (structure, foundation, and responsibility) until Oct 2012. This month Saturn turns retrograde on Feb 7 and stays at to 29 degrees of Libra all month. If you have the Ascendant or any personal planets at 29 degrees of Libra in your natal chart, you may be in store for some hard lessons around the issues ruled by the planet and the house the planet is in or rules. Libra rules relationships of all kinds and Saturn may ask you to take on more responsibility for how your relationships work.
URANUS is in Aries and will stay in Aries until 2018. This month Uranus is moving from 1 to 3 degrees of Aries. Wanting freedom and a need to make radical changes will be felt by those with the Ascendant, Sun and personal planets at 1 or 3 degree of Aries or Libra. I believe in “cooperating with the inevitable”. If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, go on a long vacation, move, or make some major changes in your life.
NEPTUNE (creativity, sensitivity, escapism, dreams) will enter Pisces this month on Feb 3 and will stay in Pisces until 2026. Neptune moves from 29 degrees of Auaris to 0 degrees of Pisces. A lack of focus, a sense of drifting or an inability to see a betrayal or disappointment until it's too late can be experienced by those of you with the Sun or Personal Planets at 29 degrees of Aquarius or 0 degrees of Piscens. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams and spiritual insights.
PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023. This month Pluto will move from 8 to 9 degrees of Capricorn. Everyone is feeling the urge to purge and to find his or her truth. Profound changes will be felt especially by those with Sun, Ascendant or personal planets at 8 or 9 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer.
Have a good month,
Janet Kane