Mythic Zodiac

A Myth for Taurus

The Sun has entered Taurus on April 19, 2020

Taurus is an earthy fixed sign and so they are not crazy about change. Mutable signs (Gemini, Sagittarius, and Pisces) keep adjusting their lives to meet outer circumstances.  But not Taurus, they find a place, job and relationships that suit them and they plop down and don’t move.  Getting them to budge is like trying to push a sleeping bull--he may get angry, but won’t move.

I’m sure the Taureans out there love being stuck in their homes during the coronavirus.  If they don’t they have a nasty Uranus aspecting one of their personal planets or their ascendant in their birth chart.  Also, we are now experiencing  Uranus In Taurus which only happens once in 84 years.  If anything gets the Taurus moving it is Uranus transiting their sign.  Since they aren’t used to making slight adjustments in their life, they usually don’t handle this energy very well and act in wildly unpredictable ways. They may get married, divorced, or move to Majorca.  That can shock the hell out of the rest of us who have close relationships with Taurus. Watch April 22 when the New Moon in Taurus meets up with Uranus.  Taurus types could start something new that is entirely outside the box for them.

Since Taurus rules the home, farms and the production of food.  Uranus in Taurus is causing a disruption in our food supply.  Taurus also rules banking, the image above is the bull statue on Wall Street.  They plan to move the bull because of protests and where are they thinking of moving it to? The New York Stock Exchange. You can't separate the bull image from money.

 

You have this archetype if you have Taurus Rising or Personal Planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) in Taurus or Venus in a challenging aspect (Conjunction, Square Opposition) to the personal planets.

TAURUS

Earth Element:  Material and concrete experiences

Fixed Mode:  Concentrated energy

Hero Type: Determined, introverted style

Archetypes:  The Banker, The Gardener, and The Builder

Taurus Moon:   Inner Need for Security

Taurus Sun:  The search for true Value

Taurus Ascendant:  Surrounded by Material “stuff”

MYTH:

I usually use King Midas as an archetype for Taurus, but I’m sure a lot of Taureans out there are sick of me using greedy, materialistic King Midas as an archetype for their sign.  Well, there is another myth to describe the Taurus archetype and that is Hestia.   Hestia is known as the Mistress of the Hearth and is normally envisioned as a living flame or portrayed as a virgin maiden who covers her head with a veil.  Her worship went far back into prehistory times when each family honored the spirit of the hearth fire burning in the center of their round thatched hut.  It was regarded as a sacred space.

In ancient Greece, Hestia was the name of the place where family, friends or visitors would gather around a hearth for warmth and food.  Both Poseidon and Apollo wished to marry Hestia, but she asked Zeus to free her from these annoying suitors.  Zeus agreed that she could remain a virgin.  There is another story that Priapus tried to rape Hestia and a donkey brayed and she shrieked and Priapus fled in “comic terror”.  Hestia wasn’t hostile to men like Artemus or cold like Athena, she was very social and enjoyed family life even though it wasn’t her own.  What she loved most of all is being alone in her home.

When all the gods and goddesses were fighting, Hestia alone would not be brought into the fray.  She taught mankind how to build houses. She protects the towns, the town halls, and the altars.  In Rome, she was known as Vesta.  The Roman festival for Hestia is 28 of April, during the sign of Taurus.

Taurean Traits: We learn both the positive and negative aspects of Taurus from this myth.  Taurus hesitates to marry because she doesn’t want to leave her home, her job or her hometown.  They like their own place and the idea of sharing their space does not agree with them.  Also, they don’t let a stranger penetrate their “interior”.  They can be veery stubborn.  They are good at Real Estate.  They like stability and constancy and emotional and financial security are very important to them. They stay away from confrontations.  They aren’t adaptable to changing situations.  Focus and centering is their gift.

Psychological Health for Taurus – “Expressing Will, making decisions when they need to be made, accepting change but having a sense of constancy in the life” – Lynn Koiner

Primary Goal:   Inner stillness and Simplicity

Challenge: Who or what should I preserve or hold on to?

Let’s celebrate the Sun in Taurus by baking bread, inviting friends over for dinner and saying a prayer to Hestia.

 

Stay safe and well,

Janet Kane

www.mythiczodiac.com

April 2020 Forecast

What a different world we are in now compared to my last newsletter on March 1.  What are the astrologers saying about the coronavirus pandemic?  Most of them are blaming all of this on the Saturn/Pluto conjunction, which was exact on January 12 this year.  Jupiter moved into the Capricorn wolf pack in December of 2019.  Jupiter expands and sometimes magnifies events that are happening.   Mars started to trigger the Saturn/Pluto conjunct in mid-March of this year and stayed in Capricorn until March 31.  I think this was the worst of it. The pandemic intensity that has been building for weeks will reach its peak at the start of April.   Also, Saturn has left the Capricorn conjunction with Pluto and moved into Aquarius on March 24 and will stay there until early July when he again backs up into Capricorn.  We may get some relief mid-May when Saturn, Jupiter, and Venus turn retrograde.  But when Mars goes into Aries in the fall, he will aspect Saturn, Pluto and Jupiter again, we may see the virus raise his ugly head.  Think of Mars as an accelerant.  

Aquarius rules groups of people and Saturn rules restrictions.  Who knew that we would have ‘social distancing’ an apt definition of Saturn in Aquarius? Aquarians themselves love social distancing.  It’s their way of life, especially, if they have the Ascendant in Aquarius.  Aquarius also rules the airwaves, so we may see more censorship of social media.  Saturn will be in Aquarius until March 2023.

Paul Levy , a Buddhist practitioner, a Jungian and the one who wrote my favorite book on Quantum Physics, Quantum Revelations, thinks the Caronavirus contains its own medicine.   It is showing us how interconnected we all are.  We literally depend upon each other for our very well-being and survival.   Read the entire article here.

Dates to Watch:

Apr 3 - Mercury conjunct Neptune at 19 Pisces. You could feel spaced-out today.  Look for confusion and misunderstandings in your communications. There may be some deceptive information coming in. You need to check the facts.  You could be really woolly minded if you have personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) or the ascendant at 17 to 21 Pisces.

            Venus enters Gemini until Aug 8.  The goddess of love and money spends a long time in Gemini because she goes retrograde from May 13 until June 25.  Venus is good news for those of you with personal planets or the ascendant in the air signs (Gemini, Libra or Aquarius).  Your rational mind will rule over your emotions. Venus can bring harmonious relationships and beauty into your life.  Both Venus and Mars in air signs support your intellectual connections for the rest of the month.

Apr 4 - Venus trine Neptune at 0 Gemini/Aquarius.  Highly creative in the arts.  You strive to live up to your highest ideals.

            Jupiter conjunct Pluto at 24 Capricorn.  This is the most important aspect of this month.  It is the first of three conjunctions between Jupiter and Pluto.  The second and third time these two planets meet up is June 30 and Nov 12 of this year. Jupiter amplifies the lord of death and destruction.  But remember Jupiter always brings a silver lining.  So look for signs of regeneration and renewal.  Maybe during the second step of this dance in June, you will decide what to do about what you have uncovered and then on the final pass in Nov, you will take action on it.

Apr 7 – Mars square Uranus at 5 Aquarius/Taurus.  Mars does not follow the rules when he squares Uranus, especially true if he is in Aquarius. This is a dangerous aspect so use caution for a few days.  There may be some rebellion either globally or in your own home.  You could get really riled up if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 3 to 7 degrees of Aquarius or Taurus.

            Full Moon at 18 Aries/Libra. You may realize something important about your relationships.  Do you give too much or not enough? Tension has built up around your relationships that need to be released.  Deal with any difficulties that you have had with close friendships.  It’s time to clear the air.

            Mercury sextiles Pluto and Jupiter.  This is an important day for contacting people that matter to you and having a deep, heartfelt conversation.

Apr 11 – Mercury enters Aries until April 27. – Mercury likes being in Aries.  He likes to get into a lot of arguments during this time.  He is combative.  People around you may be too assertive, try to not overreact to them. This aspect will get you moving and can be very productive.  Get projects started.

April 12 – Easter.  It doesn’t look like we will be out of the woods at this time to celebrate together.

Apr 14 and 15– Sun Square Pluto and Jupiter at 24 Aries/Capricorn.   Jupiter and Pluto rule abundance and wealth. I would expect news around these subjects yesterday, today and tomorrow.  This creates an urge to expand and to acquire wealth.  Some takeovers could happen and also the stock market could get chaotic. You could be forced to face some uncomfortable truth.

April 19 – The Sun enters Taurus until May 20.  In Taurus, you want to build something permanent.  I read that vegetable seeds and baby chickens are selling out all over the world.  Taurus wants to see you get back to the basics.  Enjoy the outdoors.

Apr 21 – Sun Square Saturn at 1 degree Taurus/Aquarius. Work and worry. Since you are probably not working at this time, this can come out being worried about your job.  This is only a 3-day aspect. It’s time to let go of the past. This aspect can bring low energy.  Try to stay optimistic; don’t let negative people bring you down.

Apr 22 – New Moon at 2 Taurus. It symbolizes new beginnings.  Enjoy physical pleasures; re-evaluate your relationship with money. Remember King Midas an archetype for Taurus had misplaced value on money.  Beautify your home and garden.  This New Moon is in a square to Saturn.  This could set up a feeling of loneliness and depression.  I hope we are not still locked up now; it will be hard to take.  Look at the house in your natal chart that contains Taurus, this is the area where you will want to start something new.  (see Meaning of the Houses here)

Apr 25 and 26 – Mercury Square Pluto and Jupiter at 24 Aries/Pluto. Some powerful people could have an influence over you and the masses.  This is the aspect of a great orator.  This is good for teaching and writing. Don’t try to control and manipulate anyone if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 22 to 26 Aries or Pluto.

            Pluto stations at 25 Capricorn and goes retrograde until Oct 4.  This could bring up secrets about corruption and power.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 23 to 27 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer prepare to take a deep dive into conspiracy theories.  Try not to get too paranoid.

Apr 26 – Sun conjunct Uranus. at 6 Taurus.  You may wake up and look at your life in a completely different way.  You may find it hard to concentrate on your immediate affairs.  There is too much disruption and new things keep popping up. Enjoy the ride if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 4 to 8 Taurus.

Mercury square Saturn at 1 Taurus/Aquarius.  We clam up.  We are more cautious of what we talk or write about.  You could become critical, pessimistic or sarcastic.  For the Capricorns out there, what’s new?

April 30 – Mercury Conjunct Uranus at 6 Taurus.  Look for strokes of genius that have a practical application.  You find new information about unusual subjects. Nervous tension can make you jumpy or disturb your sleep.  You are quite brilliant today if you have any personal planets or the ascendant at 4 to 8 Taurus.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS:

JUPITER is now in Capricorn until December 20, 2020.  This month Jupiter will move from 24 to 28 degrees of Capricorn.  Jupiter is about growth and expansion especially in travel and education and also in the area of your life ruled by the house in your natal chart that contains Capricorn.  Jupiter isn’t very happy in Capricorn because for the following year he has to get down to business; become responsible, and build a career. Don’t forget about his excessive qualities. In Capricorn, he could work too hard, and be too focused on the material and forget to smell the roses

SATURN moved into Aquarius on March 21. He will stay in Aquarius until March 2023.  This month he is moving from 0 to 1 Aquarius.   In Aquarius, he wants to work with a network or with the community.  If you have Saturn in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or to personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) 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.

 URANUS is in Taurus until Apr 2026. This month he moves from 5 to 6 degrees of Taurus.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 2 to 8 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio, you will feel a need for freedom and for making some radical changes in your life. 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) is in Pisces until 2026. This month Neptune moves from 19 to 20 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 ascendant, Sun or Personal Planets at 19 to 20 degrees of Pisces or Virgo. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams and spiritual insights. Watch for some really inspired films to come out during the time Neptune is in Pisces. 

PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023.  This month, Pluto will stay at 24 degrees of Capricorn and turn retrograde on April 25. Profound changes will be felt especially by those with the ascendant or personal planets at 22 to 26 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer. What needs to die in order to be reborn?

 Stay safe and well.

 

Janet Kane

www.mythiczodiac.com

 

March 2020 Forecast

After the 9th^th of March, all of the planets will be moving direct for the rest of the month.  This means that the planets are working at their optimum expression.  Things can flow. Your ruler (the planet that rules the sign of your ascendant) can bring you recognition and relationships that are positive for you. Unless (and there is always an ‘unless’) there is a challenging planet transiting your ascendant.

Saturn moves into Aquarius on the 21^st after spending over two years in Capricorn.  Saturn rules Capricorn so he was happy there, working on business plans and building structures for practical applications.  In Aquarius, he wants to build a space station, a satellite, and new tools for the internet.  He wants to be innovative.  We could see some practical inventions come out during this period.

Saturn in Aquarius is good news for Capricorn.  We have had Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto ganging up on Capricorn for a while.  Saturn is the first one to break out of the pack.  This will bring some relief to the long-suffering caps out there.

DATES TO WATCH:

 Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if the following transits will have a major impact on you.

Mar 3 – Venus Square Saturn at 28 Aries/Capricorn.  You may be tested about the maturity of your relationships.  Are your friends really the people that you can rely on?

Mar 4 – Mercury backs into Aquarius until March 16. Mercury was in Aquarius in the last half of January.  Something from that period could repeat now.

          Venus enters Taurus until Apr 3.  Venus rules Taurus so she is very happy here.  Venus and Taurus are both concerned with real estate so this may be a good time to buy or sell a home.  It is also a time to form grounded practical relationships.

Mar 8 – Sun Conjunct Neptune at 18 Pisces.  Your imagination is working overtime.  Do something creative.  Don’t lollygag on the couch and dream up some unrealistic ideas.

          Venus Conjunct Uranus at 3 Taurus.  This could lead to a separation from a loved one.  It only lasts a few days so not to worry. Unless you have personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) or the ascendant at 1 to 5 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio, then yes maybe you should worry.  Venus wants to be in a relationship, but Uranus wants freedom.  It’s not an easy aspect to deal with unless you are an artist or musician then this aspect could bring some very unusual ways to update your creative expression.

Mar 9 – Mercury turns direct at 28 Aquarius.  If you have Gemini or Sagittarius rising, this was difficult Mercury retrograde for you.  Well, it’s over. Hallelujah!  Mercury is happy in Aquarius.  He can let his thoughts soar into outer space but only until March 16.

          Full Moon at 19 Pisces/Virgo. This full moon is conjunct to Neptune and in a sextile to Jupiter.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 17 to 21 Pisces or Virgo, this Full Moon may be very fortunate for you and may result in dreams coming true.

Mar 14 – Mars sextile Neptune at 18 Capricorn/Pisces.  Some very inspired opportunities come in especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 16 to 20 Capricorn or Pisces.

          Sun sextile Pluto at 24 Pisces/Capricorn. This also brings opportunities but these will be more about insights into your research and mending fences with others.

Mar 16 – Mercury enters Pisces until April 11.  Mercury is slogging through the water.  Our brains turn to mush.  Go to the movies. Write some poetry.  Dance.

Mar 19 – Sun enters Aries until April 19.  We get energized during the Aries period.  It is the start of the astrological New Year.

Mar 20 – Mars conjunct Jupiter at 22 Capricorn.  You become more optimistic and ready to take a risk on something.  Don’t go overboard if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 20 to 24 Capricorn or Cancer.

Mar 21 – Saturn enters Aquarius until March 8, 2023.  We may all become a little eccentric and not willing to conform to the status quo. We don’t want to just ‘fit in’ anymore.  We could start seeing more protests around the world.

Mar 22 – Another good day with two sextiles.

 Mercury sextile Uranus at 4 Pisces/Taurus.  Do your own thing.  Think your own thoughts.  Don’t conform to others.  You may become a rebel if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 2 to 6 Pisces or Taurus.

          Venus sextile Neptune at 18 Taurus/Pisces.  On this one take a trip to the beach.  Bring a few friends along.  Wishes come true for those of you who have personal planets or the ascendant at 16 to 20 Taurus or Pisces.

Mar 23 – Mars conjunct Pluto at 24 Capricorn.  This is the most difficult aspect of this month.  Mars wants to move ahead and Pluto wants to bury him in all kinds of dark energy.  Others can come in and grab what they want at your expense.  Watch out for psychopaths on the job if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 22 to 26 Capricorn.

Mar 24 – New Moon at 4 Aries.  This New Moon is square to Saturn. It’s a start/stop new moon.  In your plans for this month, figure in some days where you will work really hard and take on some responsibility. That will make Saturn happy.

Mar 28 –  Another good day!

Venus Trine Jupiter at 23 Taurus/Capricorn.  You could receive a gift or a payment on something you invested in a while back.  Lucky day if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 21 to 25 Taurus/Capricorn.

          Venus Trine Pluto at 24 Taurus/Capricorn.  You could cement a friendship or a love relationship.  Have a party and invite all of your friends if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 22 to 26 Taurus or Capricorn.

Mar 30 – Mars enters Aquarius until May 13.  Mars wants to be active.  Here he takes action around setting up a network, working with a group or working out in the gym with his friends.

Mar 31 – Mars conjuncts Saturn at 0 Aquarius. You could become a scapegoat today.  Someone is not taking on their responsibilities and will blame you when things fall apart.  You could get really down about his and not fight back if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 28 degrees of Capricorn to 2 degrees of Aquarius.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS:

JUPITER is now in Capricorn until December 20, 2020.  This month Jupiter will move from 19 to 24 degrees of Capricorn.  Jupiter is about growth and expansion especially in travel and education and also in the area of your life ruled by the house in your natal chart that contains Capricorn.  Jupiter isn’t very happy in Capricorn because for the following year he has to get down to business; become responsible, and build a career. Don’t forget about his excessive qualities. In Capricorn, he could work too hard, and be too focused on the material and forget to smell the roses

SATURN is in Capricorn until Mar 21, 2020. This month he is moving from 28 Capricorn to 0 Aquarius.   If you have the ascendant or any personal planets at 26 Capricorn to 2 Aquarius, 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. While Saturn is in Capricorn he is asking about your ambitions, your career, and your work ethic. In Capricorn, he is right at home and wants to build something. He stimulates you to make plans to be successful in the outer world.  In Aquarius, he wants to work with a network or with the community.  He will stay in Aquarius until March 2023.

URANUS is in Taurus until Apr 2026. This month he moves from 3 to 5 degrees of Taurus.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 1 to 7 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio, you will feel a need for freedom and for making some radical changes in your life. 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) is in Pisces until 2026. This month Neptune moves from 18 to 19 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 ascendant, Sun or Personal Planets at 16 to 21 degrees of Pisces or Virgo. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams and spiritual insights. Watch for some really inspired films to come out during the time Neptune is in Pisces. 

PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023.  This month, Pluto will stay at 24   degrees of Capricorn. Profound changes will be felt especially by those with the ascendant or personal planets at 22 to 26 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer. What needs to die in order to be reborn?

 Have a Great Month,

 

Janet Kane

www.mythiczodiac.com

 

 

 

Happy Birthday Aquarius

In my experience, all Aquarians are wacky in some way or in some part of their life.  When you meet them it’s important to figure out where their strangeness resides so that you are not so surprised further on in your relationship. They care more about being honest than about being liked.  They can become delightful companions if you don’t mind being hit with cold, brutal truths about yourself.

They not only represent the archetype of the kid who said 'the emperor has no clothes', but also the archetype of Chicken Little proclaiming the 'sky is falling'.  They can see the future, so if you hear an Aquarian say something like that, run for cover. 

Aquarius rules the internet and free speech, so the uproar over censorship of the internet represents how Aquarians personally feel about being stifled and not allowed to express their ideas freely.  Aquarians have strong beliefs around equality so the demonstrations for freedom that break out around the world are usually inspired by Aquarian ideals.  

Aquarians love to make waves, which sometimes lead to positive changes in the world.  Some do it in a private way through their art like Jackson Pollock, Lewis Carroll or James Joyce or in a public way such as Rosa Parks and Yoko Ono.  We could probably survive without Aquarians, but this would be a much more boring place with all of us muddling along in our old ruts and routines adhering to our outmoded cultural values. 

Thank you, Aquarians!

You have an Aquarian archetype if you have the Sun, Moon, Ascendant in Aquarius or personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) in a challenging (conjunction, square, opposition) aspect to Uranus.

Aquarius

Archetypes: The Humanitarian, the Eccentric, the Revolutionary

Myth: Prometheus

Zeus, king of the gods, was jealous of the aptitudes and abilities of mortal men.  Because of his jealousy he withheld from them the use of fire--symbol for the creative spirit--that would have made men too much like the gods.  Prometheus, a god himself, took pity on man.  He could see man’s potential. He stole the fire and offered it to man. He was not totally accepted by man because he was divine, yet the gods would not let him back into Olympus unless he apologized to Zeus.  But Prometheus said, “No, Zeus can do what he likes”.  Zeus took vengeance on Prometheus by chaining him to a rock.  Each day an eagle came and gnawed out his liver, and each night the liver grew back.  The agony continued until Hercules shot the eagle with an arrow and  set Prometheus free.

Aquarius Traits: Aquarians have noble impulses and believe in mankind’s spiritual potential. They are reformers who rebel against the traditional way of doing things.  Instead, they act on their own deeply felt beliefs. Aquarians won’t believe in or answer to a higher power.  Aquarians can bring their higher ideals and knowledge down to a level that everyone can use, but they are often outcasts, feeling alienated.  When Aquarians combine their cerebral energy with ambition and a goal, they are set free. 

Primary Goal: Utopia on earth

Challenge: Who or what should I reform or rebel against?

Janet Kane

www.mythiczodiac.com

January 2020 Forecast

We are still under the influence of the Solar Eclipse of December 26 at 4 Capricorn.  We will have a Lunar Eclipse on January 10. See the eclipse article for a description of these eclipses and how they will affect you.

This is the month of the exact conjunction aspect of Saturn and Pluto. This has been getting the astrology world in an uproar.  But don’t expect the end of the world. A conjunction is the start of a cycle. This conjunction will play out over the next 20 plus years. So this is just the beginning.  The last Saturn/Pluto conjunction in Capricorn was in January 1518, 2 months after Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the church door and began the Protestant Revolution. Remember, Saturn is authority structures and Pluto likes to destroy them.  The cycle we are entering will correlate to what happened starting in 1518 for the following 20 plus years. Get your history books out or read Rick Tarnas’s groundbreaking book that correlates history and astrology, Cosmos and Psyche, where he correlates historical events with planetary cycles. One point that Tarnas makes about this conjunction is that it brings in conservative and reactionary empowerment.

This conjunction is a global event.  But some countries will feel the effect of this cycle more than others, namely, the US and Britain.  The US is a Cancer country and Britain is Capricorn. We can already see shake-ups in the US with the impeachment hearings and in Britain with, Brexit and the scandal around the Royal Family as a result of the disastrous interview Prince Andrew did on the BBC.

Saturn and Pluto will conjunct at 22 Capricorn. Look at the house in your birth chart that contains that degree.  This is the area of your life that will experience an initiation of a new cycle.  See the Meaning of the Houses here.

 

DATES TO WATCH:

 Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if the following transits will have a major impact on you.

Jan 2 - Mercury Conjunct Jupiter at 6 Capricorn.  Fun news comes in. Maybe it’s about a trip you plan to take.  Get the maps out, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) at 4 to 8 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer.

Jan 3 - Mars enters Sagittarius until February 16. During this time Mars wants to explore the world.  A lot of our energy will be expansive and interested in foreign countries or reading about philosophy and religion.

Jan 10 - Lunar Eclipse at 20 Cancer.  Read the eclipse report.

Uranus moves Direct.  Uranus stops in the sky at 2 Taurus and starts moving direct.  You can get really wired today if you have the ascendant or personal planets at 0 to 4 Taurus or Scorpio.  All of us could come up with some pretty brilliant out-of-the-box ideas. How about a trip on a UFO today?

Sun Conjunct Mercury at 19 Capricorn.  The Sun is lightening up our mind. This supports our genius that is coming through today.

Jan 12 - Mercury Conjunct Saturn at 22 Capricorn.  Today you may get deflated when you realize your bright idea was not so bright after all and the aliens won’t let you onboard the ship.  A good day to pay attention to details. If you are a writer, a good day for editing, ugh.  

Mercury Conjunct Pluto at 22 Capricorn. You could become obsessed today with a person or an idea.  Do some research on addiction instead.

Saturn Conjunct Pluto at 22 Capricorn. This is the biggie. This aspect can correlate to all sorts of mishaps, robberies, fires, and traffic accidents. Saturn and Pluto don’t fool around. But on the bright side,  If you are a Pluto type (A Scorpio or challenging aspects to Pluto in your natal chart). You may decide to start a business around Pluto themes such as hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, hospice work, renovation of old buildings, or refinishing furniture you find in flea markets.  See above on how this aspect could affect us in a global fashion.

All three of these aspects today and the two aspects tomorrow will impact you in a big way if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 20 to 24 Capricorn or Cancer.

Jan 13 - Venus enters Pisces until Feb. 7. Aphrodite is in the sign of Bacchus, the drunk.  When Venus is in Pisces we loosen our boundaries and Dracula type people can arrive to sap our energy.  If you already have a strong Neptune or Pisces in your natal chart, watch out for this period. Have your friends and your insignificant other stand in front of a mirror and check to see if their image is reflected. 

Sun Conjunct Pluto at 22 Capricorn.  You can let go of old attitudes and behaviors and take a new course in your life.  This is an aspect of leadership potential.

Sun Conjunct Saturn at 22 Capricorn. Saturn is the Guardian at the Threshold.  You can get stopped in your tracks today before you can reach the goals you have been aiming for.  This is temporary so just wait.

Jan 16 - Mercury enters Aquarius until Feb. 3.  Mercury is happy here. He can let his ideas soar into the outer reaches of space.  This is a good time to have group discussions about quantum physics, space travel, and the latest technological inventions.

Jan 18 - Mercury Square Uranus at 2 degrees of Aquarius/Taurus.  Both Aquarius and Taurus are fixed signs which means once they get an idea in their craw they won’t let go.  Try not to get into any arguments today especially with an Aquarius or a Taurus.

Jan 20 - Sun enters Aquarius until Feb 20.  We could get really rebellious during this period.  We want to quit school, quit our jobs and not conform to anyone or anything.  Aquarius is all about personal freedom.

Jan 23 - Sun Square Uranus at 2 Aquarius/Taurus.  Another locking- of-the- horns. But instead of it manifesting with your connection with others, this one can cause you to be stuck between two courses of action.  What to do? Stay calm and don’t get stirred up by outer events.

Jan 24 - New Moon at 3 Aquarius.  This is the start of the Aquarius month.  Do an intention around how you want to express your personal freedom and your uniqueness in the following month.

Jan 26 - Venus Square Mars at 15 Pisces/Sagittarius.  Venus is Aphrodite and Mars is Eros. You know where I’m going with this. If you are a strong Mars/Aries type you could become a stalker.  If you are a sweet Venus/Libra type, you could be the stalkee. Now this aspect could also concern finances. It all depends where Venus is located in your natal chart. I have a Venus/Mars conjunction in my 6th house of work, so I spent 30 years in business fighting about money.

Jan 27 - Venus Conjunct Neptune at 15 Pisces. This is a good aspect of art and music and all creative efforts.  Just be careful of self-delusion and looking for God in all the wrong places such as in relationships.

Jan 28 - Mars Square Neptune at 15 Pisces. This is the aspect of betrayal.  Be careful who you trust.

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS:

JUPITER is now in Capricorn until December 20, 2020.  This month Jupiter will move from 6 to 13 degrees of Capricorn.  Jupiter is about growth and expansion especially in travel and education and also in the area of your life ruled by the house in your natal chart that contains Capricorn.  Jupiter isn’t very happy in Capricorn because for the following year he has to get down to business; become responsible, and build a career. Don’t forget about his excessive qualities. In Capricorn, he could work too hard,  and be too focused on the material and forget to smell the roses

SATURN is in Capricorn until 2020. This month he is moving from 21 to 24 degrees. If you have the ascendant or any personal planets at 21 to 24 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer, 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. While Saturn is in Capricorn he is asking about your ambitions, your career, and your work ethic. In Capricorn, he is right at home and wants to build something. He stimulates you to make plans to be successful in the outer world. 

URANUS is in Taurus until Apr 2026. This month Uranus is retrograde until January 10.  He stays at 2 degrees of Taurus all month. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 0 to 3 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio, you will feel a need for freedom and for making some radical changes in your life. 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) is in Pisces until 2026. This month Neptune moves from 16 to 17 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 ascendant, Sun or Personal Planets at 14 to 19 degrees of Pisces or Virgo. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams and spiritual insights. Watch for some really inspired films to come out during the time Neptune is in Pisces.  

PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023.  This month, Pluto will move from 22 to 23 degrees of Capricorn. Profound changes will be felt especially by those with the ascendant or personal planets at 20 to 25 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer. What needs to die in order to be reborn?

 Have a Great 2020,

 

Janet Kane

www.mythiczodiac.com

 

Eclipses on December 26, 2019 and January 10, 2020

The first eclipse is a Solar Eclipse on December 26 taking place in the sign of Capricorn. The second Eclipse is a Lunar Eclipse on January 10 and takes place in Cancer. The ancients believed that during an eclipse,” the mighty will fall". They bring endings and beginnings-- births and deaths. The energy from an eclipse can last up to six months and also become active a month before the actual eclipse.

The traditional belief is that rulers are born or die at the time of an eclipse.  President Trump* was born on a Lunar Eclipse in 1946, Prince William was born on a Solar Eclipse in 1982 and Princess Diana died on a Solar Eclipse in 1997. People born on an eclipse have a light that shines out to others and they tend to be popular or important people.

*Because of President Trump’s natal lunar eclipse, think of him as having two big shining mirrors pointing outward.  This makes him a great reflector so that any negative energy sent his way can bounce back to the originator.  Be careful.

 

Total Solar Eclipse on December 26, 2019, at 4 Capricorn

This solar eclipse is visible from Saudi Arabia, Oman, southern India, and parts of Indonesia. In most of Asia, parts of North/East Africa, and North/West Australia, people can see a partial eclipse.

Solar Eclipses tend to relate to sudden events that disrupt our day to day functioning; they are the crisis that seems to come out of nowhere and that suddenly demands all of our conscious attention and focus. They tend to stir things up on a physical and conscious level much more than Lunar Eclipses.

A solar eclipse is a powerful new moon so make plans for the future. Set your intentions during this eclipse around Capricorn themes – material ambition, career, financial security, and responsibilities. The 6 months following this eclipse is an ideal time to make a fresh start in all of these Capricorn subjects.

This solar eclipse is conjunct to Jupiter and trine to Uranus. That will make this eclipse full of pleasant surprises. Especially in the matters of the house that contains 4 Capricorn.

 

Total Lunar Eclipse on January 10, 2020, at 20 Cancer

Asia, Australia, Europe, and Africa may see the Moon turn a shade darker during the maximum phase of this lunar eclipse.

On a Lunar Eclipse, something will end and on a Solar Eclipse, something will begin. A Lunar Eclipse is an opportunity to break habits or eliminate socially conditioned patterns of thought and behavior that stand in the way of self-realization. 

This eclipse rules the family our emotions, nurturance, and food.     

A Lunar Eclipse can make us more aware of our patterns, and our unconscious motivations. This period of time can bring up old memories and feelings.  Full moon eclipses can bring things to completion that you have been working on. The Sun opposite the Moon lights up the Moon and brings previously unexamined areas of your life into awareness. Repressed energies emerge for confrontation and resolution.  Pay attention to your dreams. Lunar Eclipses are more emotional than Solar Eclipses. 

This eclipse on January 10 will affect two signs – Cancer and Capricorn.  Capricorn wants to succeed in the outer world.  Cancer wants to develop and maintain a secure home life.  The inter-relationship between these two signs mirrors the inter-relationship each of us has with our urge for prestige and the urge to tend to the home.

This lunar eclipse is very complicated because it is opposite to Mercury (the mind, how we communicate), opposite Saturn (the ‘shoulds’ we impose on our life), trine to Neptune (our creative imagination) and it opposes Pluto (elimination of that which is no longer necessary).  It could bring all of these issues into your life if it is on a personal planet in your natal chart.  Also these issues could manifest in the area of life ruled by the houses that contain Cancer and Capricorn  

How will these eclipses affect you?

Note to my Astrology Clients.  Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if the following eclipses will have a major impact on you.

Eclipses are contrary to the status quo. If impacted by one of these eclipses, your life will not run on the same track it has been on.  But that can be a good thing. Some view eclipses as release and renewal points.  If your birthday falls on or is close to the dates of an eclipse your life will change dramatically in the months and years ahead.

Eclipses repeat every 19 years.  We had solar and lunar eclipses at the same points In December 2000 and January of 2001. Look back at what happened then. This will continue a theme that was playing out at that time. But remember, eclipses get triggered after they occur so events can come in after the eclipse especially within 6 months after the event.

An eclipse tends to emphasize matters related to the house it falls in on your natal chart and what planets it conjuncts or opposes.  The areas ruled by the houses or planets will demand more attention, thought, energy, and time from you, at least until the next eclipse in June 2020.   Eclipses open doors and invite you to come in, illuminating and stimulating areas of your life that needs your attention.

Remember that planetary energies are archetypal and archetypes can be expressed in many different ways. It’s really based on your consciousness and how you decide to work with these energies.

The Solar Eclipse of December 26 at 4 Capricorn will affect you if you have personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and/or Mars) or the ascendant at 2 to 6 degrees of Capricorn/or Cancer.  Also look at your natal chart for the house that holds 2 to 6 degrees of Capricorn

The Total Lunar Eclipse of January 10 at 20 Cancer happens on a full moon as all Lunar Eclipses and two houses in your natal chart will be affected. This eclipse will impact you if one of your personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and/or Mars) or the ascendant is at 18 to 22 Capricorn or Cancer.  It will mean the end of one set of circumstances and the beginning of another. Let go! Look at your natal chart for the houses that contains 18 to 22 degrees of Cancer or Capricorn.   This eclipse will stir up events related to those houses.

If any of these eclipses fall on a personal planet, check the list of keywords for the planets here

To see a brief list of areas covered by the different houses in your birth chart click here

I leave you in the lap of the gods.

Janet Kane

www.mythiczodiac.com

 

December 2019 Forecast

The Gods will not be letting up on all of you Capricorns and Cancers.  There are five planets in Capricorn this month plus a Solar Eclipse, which means Capricorns and Cancers are going on a learning fast track.  What is Saturn (ruler of Capricorn) saying to you?  Mainly, stop blaming others for the decisions you have made.  If you are Capricorn you may react by trying to control events coming in this month.  If you are Cancer you may react by trying to manipulate the events.  Stop It!  It’s time to take responsibility for your actions. On the other hand, if you have worked on yourself and gotten rid of all your little neurotic habits, December and January could bring rewards and achievement.

All of us should check the house in our chart that contains Capricorn.  Sometimes Capricorn will be in two houses.  For example, if you have 15 Capricorn on the cusp of the 7^th house, then when the Capricorn planets are earlier than 15 degrees, they are in the 6^th house. If later degrees than 15, they are in the 7^th. When you look at the meaning of the houses, the 6^th is your work environment and the 7^th is partnerships.  Meaning of the Houses

By far the biggest news today is Jupiter entering Capricorn.  The last time he was in Capricorn was 12 years ago.

 

December 2019 Forecast

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if the following transits will have a major impact on you.

Dec 2 – Jupiter enters Capricorn and stays until December 20, 2020. Every time an outer planet changes signs, it makes an impact.  Here it activates the house of Capricorn in your chart for one year.  The ancients said that Jupiter in Capricorn is in its ‘fall’.  In other words, he can’t exercise his natural buoyancy; his ability to expand is thwarted. Jupiter rules abundance and Capricorn is the sign of scarcity.  So a lot of tension will be felt by all of us.

The last time Jupiter was in Capricorn was December  2007 until January 2009. Astrologers love to point out the fact that we had a US Stock Market crash in 2008 followed by a recession.  I don’t think transits repeat exactly and that is what makes astrology so fascinating.  It’s a guessing game really.  How is Jupiter going to behave in the Saturn ruled sign? Capricorn is a conservative sign and rules business, economies, governments, and communities. Jupiter rules inflation. Jupiter is not happy here because he is restricted and is being asked to be responsible. We may all feel our optimism being deflated as we are being pulled down into practical affairs. We will be asked to find a more sustainable way of living. Jupiter sees the future and in Capricorn, he has the ability to plan for a future of security and stability.

Dec 8 – Sun Square Neptune at 15 degrees of Sagittarius/Pisces.  You could have exaggerated hopes and inflated ideas today.  Try to be more realistic.  Try not to delude yourself.  Postpone all important decisions for another time especially if you have personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) or the ascendant at 13 to 17 degrees of Sagittarius or Pisces.

Dec 9 – Mercury enters Sagittarius until December 28. Our thinking takes in a broader view of things.  Think global instead of local.

Dec 11 – Venus Conjunct Saturn at 19 Capricorn. The goddess of love is stopped in her tracks today.  Use this energy to decorate your home.  Spend time alone.  Your friends won’t be too much fun. You may become a real sourpuss today if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 17 to21 degrees of Capricorn.

Dec 12 – Full Moon at 19 Gemini.  On a Full Moon, our emotions can get the better of us.  Sometimes there is a big emotional break that gets us back on track.  You could get downright hysterical if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 17 to21 of Gemini or Sagittarius.

Dec 13 – Mars Trine Neptune at 16 Scorpio/Pisces. You can intuitively understand the way ahead.  Put your energy into the arts or your spiritual life. Join a meditation class if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 14 to 18 Scorpio or Pisces.

          Venus Conjunct Pluto at 21 Capricorn.  Be careful who you get involved with today.  I know he’s cute, but he could be a sociopath. Be careful if you meet a new person today if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 19 to 23 Capricorn.

Dec 15 – Jupiter Trine Uranus at 2 degrees of Capricorn/Taurus.  This is a great aspect.  Jupiter and Uranus are planets that like to go outside the box, but in Taurus, they are grounded.  A lot of practical things can be accomplished today.  A good time for publicity.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 0 to 4 degrees of Capricorn or Taurus, produce that podcast and fix up your web site.

Dec 19 - Mercury Square Neptune at 16 Sagittarius/Pisces.  A confusing day.  The mind is being infiltrated by a ghostly presence.  We are daydreaming and feel unable to proceed with our duties.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 14 to 18 Sagittarius or Pisces, it’s better to take the day off.

Dec 20 – Venus in Aquarius until January 14.  The goddess of love wants freedom at this time.   She makes a much better friend than lover here.

Dec 21 – Sun in Capricorn until Jan 21, 2020. The Winter Solstice. This is an important day in the solar calendar that has been celebrated since ancient times.  The winter solstice celebrates the longest hours of darkness or the rebirth of the sun and is believed to hold powerful energy for regeneration, renewal, and self-reflection.

Dec 22 – Venus Square Uranus at 1 Aquarius/Taurus.  Everyone in your family is trying to tell each other what to do.  Try not to be too bossy if you have personal planets at 0 to 3 degrees of Aquarius/Taurus.

Dec 24 – Sun Trine Uranus at 2 Degrees of Capricorn/Taurus. Entertainment and fun are in focus today. You could have unexpected visitors.  Have a party if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 0 to 4 degrees of Capricorn or Taurus.  

Dec 26 – Solar Eclipse at 4 Capricorn.  See my newsletter on the Eclipses of December 2019 and January 2020. This eclipse is shining a light on the affairs of your Capricorn house.  A major impact if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 1 to 6 Capricorn.

Dec 27 – Sun Conjunct Jupiter at 5 degrees of Capricorn. This could give you a temporary lift if you feel you are in a rut.  Jupiter adds optimism.  You could go off the deep end if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 3 to 7 degrees of Capricorn.

Dec 28 – Mercury enters Capricorn until January 17, 2020.  Our thinking turns to practical matters.  Should you buy that piece of property?  Build a house? or finally, get serious about your career?

Dec 30 – Mercury Trine Uranus at 2 Capricorn/Taurus.  You feel witty and vivacious. Mercury is about correspondence and mental work, Uranus rules new enterprises and friendships.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 0 to 4 Capricorn or Taurus, you could make a lot of progress today on your writing.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS:

JUPITER is now in SAGITTARIUS. This month Jupiter  is at 29 degrees of Sagittarius until December 2^nd when he moves into Capricorn for a year.

Jupiter is about growth and expansion especially in travel and education and also in the area of your life ruled by the house in your natal chart that contains Capricorn. Jupiter isn’t very happy in Capricorn because for the following year he has to get down to business.  Become responsible, build a career. Don’t forget about his excessive qualities. In Capricorn, he could work too hard, be too focus on the material and forget to smell the roses

SATURN is in Capricorn until 2020. This month he is moving from 18 to 21 degrees. If you have the ascendant or any personal planets at 16 to 22 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer, 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. While Saturn is in Capricorn he is asking about your ambitions, your career, and your work ethic. In Capricorn, he is right at home and wants to build something. He stimulates you to make plans to be successful in the outer world. 

URANUS is in Taurus until Apr 2026. This month Uranus is retrograde and moves from 3 to 2 degrees of Taurus. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 1 to 5 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio, you will feel a need for freedom and for making some radical changes in your life. 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) is in Pisces until 2026. Last month Neptune turned direct and he will move from 15 to 16 degrees of Pisces all month. 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 17 to 18 degrees of Pisces or Virgo. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams and spiritual insights. Watch for some really inspired films to come out during the time Neptune is in Pisces.  

PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023.  This month, Pluto will move from   21 to 22 degrees of Capricorn. Profound changes will be felt especially by those with the ascendant or personal planets at 18 to 25 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer. What needs to die in order to be reborn?

 Have a Beautiful Holiday

 

Janet Kane

www.mythiczodiac.com

 

A Myth for Sagittarius

The Sun moved into Sagittarius on Nov 22 and will be with us until December 21. 

Here is a Sagittarian quote for the rest of us:

“Get a Bigger Life and Stop Boring God”. – Jean Houston

Sagittarians are fun to be with because they are a playful sign. They run headfirst into new adventures dragging everyone along with them.  But living with a Sagittarius is another thing altogether. They have half-completed projects lying around the house. There is a lot of creative disorder and if you try to phone them, they have too many messages on their phone and you can’t get through.  Poor Sagittarius-- they need to learn that there are limits to how many cars they can own, how many projects they can do. How many places they can visit, and how many friends they can have.

I picture Sagittarius passed out on the couch; exhausted from all they are trying to cram into one day.  But, no one has as much fun as they do and they have a great sense of humor so they spread laughter and fun everywhere they go.  The only Sagittarians who don’t have a good time are those with a lot of Saturn aspects in their chart, and then they feel very guilty about the fact that they are not enjoying themselves.

Sagittarians hate sitting around doing nothing.  While Gemini wants to know everything,  Sagittarians want to do everything.  They love new adventures and love to travel.  Sagittarius is the sign of freedom and learning.

Sagittarius also knows what will be popular before anyone else knows it. They are trendsetters. They will know the best musical group, the best restaurants, and the latest fashions.

Sagittarians have a lot of friends--most of the time too many friends.  They can’t keep up with them all.  They perform a juggling act keeping all sorts of projects and many relationships going at one time.

To understand Sagittarius fully, we need to look at their ruler, Jupiter.  Jupiter is majestic and benevolent and plays the king to the hilt. On the other hand, he is always chasing something or other, mostly women.  What drives him is the unobtainable, the one that got away. He is afraid he’s missing something.  Sagittarians find it very hard to settle down. They usually marry late in life, and their partner is never bored but maybe a little frazzled.  Sagittarians enjoy their home, but the door has to be kept unlocked.

I’ve saved the bad news until the end.  Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius is moving into Capricorn next month on Dec 2^nd.  If there is one thing Sagittarians hate it’s the old Goat. (Think Peter Pan meets Captain Hook)  This is going to be a time when Sagittarians need to get serious.  Try to get all or at least some of your projects completed during the next year. Think of how you can start a business and make some money from your creativity.

If you have the Ascendant or any personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) in Sagittarius or Jupiter in a challenging aspect to your personal planets, you are a Jupiter Archetype and will also receive the benefits of Jupiter this year.

Sagittarius                                              

Fire Element:   Intuitive and creative experiences

Mutable Mode:  Breaking up forms and distributing energy

Hero Type:  Eager hero, extroverted style

Archetypes:  The Gypsy, The Student, The Philosopher

Moon in Sagittarius:  Emotional Need to Roam

Sun in Sagittarius:  The Search for Meaning

Sagittarius Ascendant:  In College, a Pulpit, law office

Myth: Icarus                         

Icarus and his father Daedalus were imprisoned in the labyrinth.  Daedalus made wings so they could escape. Icarus ran around the prison wanting to leave before the wings were ready.  Finally, they were ready, and Icarus fastened them on with wax.  Daedalus warned Icarus not to fly too close to the sun because the wax would melt and not to fly too close to the earth, because there wouldn’t be enough wind.  The power and wonder of flying overcame Icarus. He flew as high as he could.  It was too close to the sun.  His wings melted off, and he fell into the sea. 

Sagittarius Traits:  The earth is a prison to Sagittarius types, who want to expand beyond material bounds.   They are impatient and restless, wanting freedom.  In their exuberance, they can ignore essential facts, which do not interest them.  They need someone in their lives to temper their eagerness.  Sagittarius types want a broad view or big picture and want to see everything. They can get inflated.  They have the ability to see, understand and encompass all peoples of the world. A big disappointment or fall can lead to their transformation. 

Primary Goal: Philosophical Wisdom

Challenge: Who or What should I chase? Where do I find meaning?

 

Janet Kane

www.mythiczodiac.com

 

 

Novembeer 2019 Forecast

Saturn and Pluto are within 5 degrees of each other.  They are the two heavies.  Most of my clients are having both of these planets in the same house.  That is a lot of transformation and challenges in one place. Check the house that includes 13 to 22 Capricorn to see how this aspect is affecting you. See the Meaning of the Houses here.  This aspect will be exact in January 2020. I think we can see how this is acting in the outer world.  Some major institutions and corporations are under siege from Pluto.

Mercury is moving retrograde this month until Nov 20.  Everything could slow down now, especially your mind.  This can be a good thing for ‘monkey minds’ like Geminis, Sagittarians, and Pisces.  Take it slow, see what you can discover about yourself when your mind is not racing.  Mercury is in the sign of Pluto, delve deep into conspiracy theories, we have a lot to pick from nowadays.

Dates to Watch:

 Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if the following transits will have a major impact on you.

Nov 1 – Venus enters Sagittarius until Nov 25. This is a time to become extroverted and have fun.  Your friends will love being with you during this time.

Nov 5 – Mars Square Pluto at 20 Libra Capricorn.  This is not a good time to make changes or to force action.  Don’t begin anything.  If you have personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars or the ascendant at 18 to 21 Libra or Capricorn, try not to lock horns with those nasty people in the executive offices.

Nov 8 – Sun Trine Neptune at 16 Scorpio/Pisces.  This is good for love and romance.  It increases our idealism.

Nov 11 – Sun Conjunct Mercury at 19 Scorpio.  You feel really sharp on this aspect.  Your mind is lit up by the Sun.  But don’t forget Mercury is in Scorpio so you may find out a deep dark secret about someone.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 17 to 21 of Scorpio or Taurus, do some research into why everyone around you needs some major psychotherapy?

Nov 12 – Full Moon at 19 Taurus.  This is a culmination of the New Moon of October 27.  Did you do an intention then?  Is it being fulfilled?  Taurus is a fixed sign of beauty, security, and loyalty.  They can be pretty stubborn though.  Stay loose during this Full Moon.

Nov 13 – Mercury Trine Neptune at 15 Scorpio/Pisces.  There could be good news coming to you; news that will inspire you.  A good day to go to an important interview.

Nov 14 – Venus Square Neptune at 15 Sagittarius/Pisces. Venus and Neptune are such sweet planets that you could be too timid and giving today.  Don’t let other people push you around especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 13 to 17 Sagittarius or Pisces.

Nov 19 – Mars enters Scorpio until January 4, 2020. Mars is a fiery powerhouse and Scorpio is a fixed water sign.  They can work together since Mars is the traditional ruler of Scorpio.  You can get a lot done on this one especially if it involves research.

Nov 20 – Mercury turns direct at 11 Scorpio.  He will be in Scorpio until Dec 9. You could be very sensitive to other people's remarks at this time.  Other people could be jealous of you. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 9 to 13 Scorpio, try to forgive and forget.

Nov 22 – Sun enters Sagittarius. We are getting weary of the darkness of Scorpio and of their emotional tantrums.  We emerge from that cloud and decide that it's time to have fun and no one, I mean no one knows how to have fun like a Sagittarius.

Nov 24 – Venus Conjunct Jupiter at 28 Sagittarius.  Jupiter rules Sagittarius so we have a doubling of the Sagittarius energy.  Venus brings in friendships and love.  Be careful not to go overboard and promise more to your friends than you can deliver.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 26 to 29 Sagittarius, be careful not to spend too much or eat too much.

          Mars opposite Uranus at 3 Scorpio/Taurus. A lot of astrologers would advise some self-control on this one.  But I don’t believe in repressing Uranus.  Instead, engage the Uranus and fight for progress whatever that is in our crazy mixed up climate.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 1 to 5 degrees of Scorpio or Taurus, you may decide to take a trip to a place you have never been before.

Nov 25 – Venus enters Capricorn December 20. You were gathering a lot of friends with Venus in Sagittarius. Now you decide you want to have just one mature, loyal buddy.  This is the time of commitment.

Nov 26 – New Moon at 4 Sagittarius. This month could bring in the itch to travel. People you meet on your trips will be warm and friendly.

Nov 27 – Neptune turns direct at 15 Pisces.  This is a big deal. Neptune is casting its amorphous vibration down on us especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 13 to 17 Pisces.  We could all feel disconnected or indecisive today.  It is a great time for music and any of the arts.

Nov 28 – Mercury Trine Neptune at 15 Scorpio/Pisces.  I’m taking a course online on Fairy Tales.  It’s a perfect thing to do on this one. Study something that you can’t possibly get college credit for. How about Shamanism?

          Venus Trine Uranus at 3 Capricorn/Taurus.  I like this one because I like Uranus.  He brings in the unusual. Venus rules love and beauty.  This aspect could bring in a new love interest with someone who could be an anarchist.  Or a more sensible way to spend the day is going to a museum to appreciate art.  Take your pick if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 1 to 5 Capricorn or Taurus.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS:

JUPITER is now in SAGITTARIUS. This month Jupiter moves from 23 to 29 degrees of Sagittarius. Jupiter is about growth and expansion especially in travel and education and also in the area of your life ruled by the house in your natal chart that contains Sagittarius. Jupiter is happy in Sagittarius; it is his home but don’t forget about his excessive qualities. In Sagittarius, you could take on too much-- too many projects, too many engagements, too many appointments, and too much socializing. Watch it 

SATURN is in Capricorn until 2020. This month he is moving from 15 to 17 degrees. If you have the ascendant or any personal planets at 13 to 20 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer, 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. While Saturn is in Capricorn he is asking about your ambitions, your career, and your work ethic. In Capricorn, he is right at home and wants to build something. He stimulates you to make plans to be successful in the outer world. 

URANUS is in Taurus until Apr 2026. This month Uranus is retrograde and moves from 4 to 3 degrees of Taurus. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 1 to 7 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio, you will feel a need for freedom and for making some radical changes in your life. 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) is in Pisces until 2026. This month he is traveling retrograde until the 27^th and moves from 16 to 15 degrees of Pisces all month. 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 18 to 19 degrees of Pisces or Virgo. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams and spiritual insights. Watch for some really inspired films to come out during the time Neptune is in Pisces.  

PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023.  This month, Pluto will move from   20 to 21 degrees of Capricorn. Profound changes will be felt especially by those with the ascendant or personal planets at 17 to 24 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer. What needs to die in order to be reborn?

 Many bright blessings to you and yours,

 

Janet Kane

www.mythiczodiac.com

 

October 2019 Forecast

Halloween is Oct 31, but we are having Halloween all month.

The origin of Halloween is not clear. Some say it came from the Celtic harvest celebrations.  Some folklorists believe that Halloween dates back to the ancient Roman festival of the dead called Parentalia. During this festival, they honored the deceased members of their families and also the malevolent and destructive aspects of the spirit of the dead.

Does this sound a lot like Pluto?  Halloween is the day we honor Pluto but we are worshiping Pluto all month with multiple aspects to this dark god and his station on Oct 3 when he will stop in the sky and slowly turn direct.

This is an important month for those born from the 9^th to the 14th of January or July 10th to the 15^th.  Pluto has some deep lessons for you this month.

Dates to Watch:

 Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if the following transits will have a major impact on you.

Oct 1 – Venus Square Pluto at 20 Libra/Capricorn.  This could bring about an embarrassing situation, especially with a loved one.  Maybe your deep psychological issues come pouring out and you start ranting to your friends and your dearly beloved about how boring and insignificant they are. Pluto rules the underworld, in our modern terminology the unconscious.  What deep feelings have you buried because you wanted to be seen as a nice guy?

Oct 3 – Pluto stations direct at 20 Capricorn.  Here is that Pluto guy again.  This is what is making the above aspect so powerful. Pluto has been slowing down at 20 Capricorn getting ready to turn direct today.  Pluto will churn things up in our psyche.  Maybe things we really do not want to see.  Those of you with personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars and, the ascendant at 18 to 22 Capricorn or Cancer have been through a lot of emotional pain.  Hope you have been to see a therapist on this one.  When Pluto turns direct today, you may be able to see what this god is asking of you in order to transform your life.

          Mercury enters Scorpio until December 9.  Pluto rules Scorpio --so far this is turning into a dark month.  Mercury in Scorpio loves to research and investigate.  Watch some murder mysteries on Netflix or Amazon Prime.

Oct 4 – Mars enters Libra until Nov 19.   The symbol, for Mars is the arrow.  Where do you want to project your energies? Starting today it may be in the arts or forming new friendships.

Oct 7 – Mercury opposite Uranus at 5 Scorpio/Taurus.  I like Uranus because he is ornery.  And Mercury in an opposition to him means we will get some real extraordinary ideas today.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 3 to 7 degrees of Scorpio or Taurus, you may feel kind of jumpy and irritated today, be careful not to get into a dispute with anyone.

          Sun Square Saturn at 14 Libra/Capricorn.  Don’t take any risks today.  Saturn is the cosmic cop and doesn’t like to see you have any fun.  You could get disillusioned by someone you had a lot of faith in. This is a morose day for those of you with personal planets or the ascendant at 12 to 16 Libra, Capricorn or Cancer.

Oct 8 – Venus enters Scorpio until Nov 1.  Another planet going into a Pluto ruled sign.  You may decide to dress in black and wear some gothic makeup.  That is a good way to worship Venus in Scorpio

Oct 12 – Venus Opposite Uranus at 5 Scorpio/Taurus. The planet of relationships is opposite the planet of separation.  Uh oh!  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 3 to7 Scorpio or Taurus, try to get a little distance from others today.  Go off on your own.

Oct 13 – Full Moon at 20 Aries.  This full moon is in a trine to Sagittarius which is good, but it’s also in a square to Pluto.  We just can’t get rid of this pesky devil.  Both Aries and Sagittarius are fire signs and you could feel very adventurous and want to travel, but to honor Pluto, don’t tell anyone where you are going.

Oct 14 – Sun Square Pluto at 20 Libra/Capricorn. Pluto again? You could run into a manipulative and controlling person today. Watch out if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 18 to 22 Libra, Capricorn or Cancer.

Oct 15 – Mercury Trine Neptune at 14 Scorpio/Pisces.  You could receive some good news today.  Maybe from someone who lives at a distance?

Oct 21 – Venus Trine Neptune at 14 Scorpio/Pisces.  You may feel like redecorating your home or rearranging the furniture.  This is also a great aspect of long-distance travel.

Oct 23 – Sun enters Scorpio until Nov 22. We are really entering Pluto country now.  This is a good time to make intense commitments with another.  But remember, Scorpio has a jealous and suspicious nature.  So only commit to the non-jealous types – Geminis and Sagittarians.

Oct 27 – New  Moon at 4 Scorpio.   This gives us the flavor of the coming month. This new moon is opposite Uranus, the shocker.  If you think you will become a hermit and hold on to your secret life this month, forget it.  Uranus reveals all.

          Mars Square Saturn at 15 Libra/Capricorn. Mars really doesn’t like Saturn.  Mars wants to be up and doing.  Saturn says wait a minute; you’ve got responsibilities to attend to.  This can lead to total frustration especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 13 to 17 Libra, Scorpio or Taurus.

Oct 28 – Sun opposite Uranus at 4 Scorpio/Taurus.   On this one, we try to tell other people what to do.  Everyone gives advice and no one listens.  I did a compatibility session for four people in a Uranus type family.  Compatibility was the wrong word to use. Everyone was trying to tell everyone else what to do and no one was listening.  If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 2 to 4 degrees of Scorpio or Taurus, are you giving unwanted advice?

Oct 30 – Mercury Conjunct Venus at 27 Scorpio.   Today you are thinking about relationships.  This is a good aspect to start writing your memoirs.

Oct 31 – Mercury turns retrograde at 27 Scorpio until Nov 20.  Don’t worry about this!  It’s a good period to write, review, and rethink your plans.  We need these periods.  Chill!

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS:

JUPITER is now in SAGITTARIUS. This month Jupiter moves from 18 to 23 degrees of Sagittarius. Jupiter is about growth and expansion especially in travel and education and also in the area of your life ruled by the house in your natal chart that contains Sagittarius. Jupiter is happy in Sagittarius; it is his home but don’t forget about his excessive qualities. In Sagittarius, you could take on too much-- too many projects, too many engagements, too many appointments, and too much socializing. Watch it 

SATURN is in Capricorn until 2020. This month he is moving from 14 to 15 degrees. If you have the ascendant or any personal planets at 12 to 17 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer, 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. While Saturn is in Capricorn he is asking about your ambitions, your career, and your work ethic. In Capricorn, he is right at home and wants to build something. He stimulates you to make plans to be successful in the outer world. 

URANUS is in Taurus until Apr 2026. This month Uranus is retrograde and moves from 5 to 4 degrees of Taurus. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 2 to 7 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio, you will feel a need for freedom and for making some radical changes in your life. 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) is in Pisces until 2026. This month he is traveling retrograde and stays at 16 degrees of Pisces all month. 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 14 to 18 degrees of Pisces or Virgo. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams and spiritual insights. Watch for some really inspired films to come out during the time Neptune is in Pisces.  

PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023.  On the 3^rd of this month, Pluto will turn direct and will stay 20 degrees of Capricorn. Profound changes will be felt especially by those with the ascendant or personal planets at 18 to 22 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer. What needs to die in order to be reborn?

 Live long and prosper,

 

Janet Kane

www.mythiczodiac.com