Julie Demboski's Astrology

Weekly Forecast:
Pallas Brings Her Skills, a Finger of God Points the Way
 

Current aspects wouldn’t look half so extraordinary if not for the asteroid Pallas, as it balances atop a number of trines and draws multiple Grand Trines in the sky. Without the Warrior Queen we might see only related arms Saturn trine Pluto, Saturn trine Juno, South Node trine Juno (and unrelated trines Sun to Jupiter, and Ceres to Chiron), and never realize that Pallas is taking these energies to another level.

 For instance, in the Grand Trine created by Pallas, Saturn, and Pluto, we add a dimension to the Saturn/ Pluto combo of restriction, destruction, or manifestation of current structures, with the possibility of destruction or transformation, through Pallas’s inherent wisdom and skill; rather than being compelled to either struggle against change or to bring it about at all costs, we are given the capacity to apply well-considered knowledge and the wisdom of ‘those who know,’ and we are equipped with practical skills on which we may rely to bring about the desired scenario.

That’s quite a bit better than being subjected to compulsion or pushed to suppression without rhyme or reason. With Saturn, Pallas, and Juno we see empowerment and an ability to play by the rules commensurate with skills and accumulated wisdom–let the most experienced and ‘together’ person in the room do the leading, just for a while; on the personal side, incorporate Self-discipline, skill, wisdom, into personal responsibility–doing so may make you the most ‘together’ person around, and thus possibly in charge. With Pallas, South Node, and Juno we find wisdom that empowers through recognition and recall of the past. And with the two trines not involved with Pallas, we see the identity (Sun) out there for all to see (Jupiter), and authority (Ceres) either out to hurt or heal (Chiron)–let’s hope for each of us it’s the latter.

There’s also a Finger of God active, involving the South Node as the apex energy, quincunx Jupiter and Uranus in sextile to each other; let’s take this as divine direction. South Node sits in Leo–take careful note of the transiting Sun as it impacts your natal chart; this is where you’ll find important energies stimulated, and important outlets–this is where things can move forward, keeping in mind one’s past, and what one has learned from it. Jupiter and Uranus dial up the energy, the innovative capacity, the ability to see and be seen as an individual, and also as a member of a group or social order, and to gain status appropriate to this. Direct your efforts at unique Self-expression to the social arena through the lens of experiences of the past (and this can include wisdom gleaned from the experiences of others)–do in the present with an eye on where you come from, and what’s happened along the way.

The Sun/ Earth and Nodal axes create a Grand Cross throwing destiny, fate, plans, intentions, and Soul and material Purposes up into life’s cross-hairs; everyone will be dealing with major decisions, sorting out turning points, choosing their fate. It’s a good time to appreciate that you are under a lot of stress; know too that everyone surrounding you is having a similar experience, so cut everyone a little bit of slack. We behave strangely under pressure; coping mechanisms can too easily be taken at face value, rather than as the emergency protective measures that they truly are.

The Sun sextiles Uranus; expect surprises, especially about who you really are. Earth sextiles Jupiter; we can get more, if we make the effort. Mercury is semi-square Mars, tempting us to express frustrated ego energies by lashing out; restraint, and using words and thoughts to get ourselves moving, is a better expression of this by far. Mars quincunxes Pluto; until this moves off aspect, we could be prone to some highly destructive actions–again, restraint will be a worthwhile goal. And finally, Venus is sesquiquadrate both Juno and Pluto; values, relationships, and our own darker qualities are challenged situations involving the exercise of power, and personal responsibility–this is when we look to Pallas for wise advice (and to help you locate your current ‘wisdom’ source, Pallas sits at 26 Aries–find this in your chart–House matters will be the area where you’ll know your stuff (or where you can find out easily).

I’ll modify this a bit in the week, as some of these aspects are relatively short. In the meantime, buy my books! and check out services at ‘Want More?’ Thank you!

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