Jonathan Pearl - Star Pearls Column

Star Pearls 10*16*06

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Dear friends,

How does the astrologer use astrology? The science of the stars is an ongoing fascination, but in this column I'd like to write of ways astrology informed my life last week in very real ways.

I with a laptop hooked up to a full size monitor on a desk at home with plants on each side. About two weeks ago the monitor flickered, then all the colors dimmed, like the light bulb lighting up the screen had suddenly gone from 100% to 50% (it's an old monitor but with good colors and resolution). Hmm. I tapped the monitor and all seemed to be OK. Then this started happening more and more frequently, so I was tapping and banging the monitor at first a few times a day, then a few times an hour.

Mercury is soon going retrograde on October 28th, so thought better to take care of this now. The Rx period will make the problem worse, and I'd rather not buy then either. I could always work from the laptop screen itself but for many hours a day this would be a strain. I ordered a new flat screen monitor on Tuesday 9/10 with Mercury trine Uranus; Dell promised delivery by 10/13 and likely arrival next week, yet it showed up on 10/13. I am looking at the new screen now as I type this column.

This kind of thing is possible for anyone willing to keep up with Mercury Rx in advance! Why wait until the system crashes, then realize that it is retrograde when it is even more difficult to solve? Take care of tech now. I also recommend to do the most necessary damage control during the Rx period because installing new systems then is like an invitation for them to fail when the next one comes around.

On Wednesday 10/11 my calls for the stock market were especially good, one of my golden days where just about everything happens as predicted. I've had a few of these days already, but knew that with Moon in Gemini and ruler of the twins Mercury conjunct Jupiter that this day in particular might get people talking and spreading the word. I asked a trader who is already enthusiastic about my system to help tell others online; he gladly did so and our hits tripled to an all time high the very next day.

Whatever your field, a knowledge of basic astrology can help you professionally. It is fairly easy to learn times days that are good to ask for favors and days to keep quiet. This is but one example. If you can keep up with the essential flavors of the sign of the Moon, you will know something about how people are responding to virtually every situation.

Early on Thursday 10/12 the Moon went into Cancer. Even early in the afternoon I knew just what I wanted to do that night - time to relax in a hot bath. Cancer is a water sign and we are pulled towards creating experiences that nourish us within. I relished the bath on Thursday and this was a good thing. Friday turned out to be a long day crammed with activities yet I went from 5:30 am to 10:30 pm non-stop with good energy.

Anyone can learn what types of things tend to feel good with the Moon traveling around the zodiac. At the most basic level, it is common to notice more movement and exercise with Moon in fire signs; taking care of business and working with Moon in earth signs; communication with others and learning with Moon in air signs; and more personal, quiet and creative time with Moon in water signs.

When we do things in harmony with our world, the world cooperates with us. Farmers know this and are deeply in touch with the rhythms of time; when they are off they see the results with a less than bumper crop. But when the right seed is planted in the right soil at the right time, then with ongoing care nature takes care of the rest and we get results even better than we expect.

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Curious about my golden day mentioned above? Here it is - just read the predictions in the summary section on top (remember, all posted the night before the market even opens) and then see what actually happened the next day. If I can predict this much of the stock market, then you know that astrology is not just for CA types!

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Sun * in Libra puts our orientation on art, pleasure, choices and most of all, interaction with others. With ruler Venus now in Libra, simply put we can experience the best of partnerships. The catch of Libra - too many enticing options swinging those scales back and forth. The Sun also has a special influence on Sundays, Wednesday nights and all Sun hours. For planetary days and hours at your location (highly recommended!), download freeware from ChronosXP.

Monday 10/16 * Moon in Leo. This day is chock full of aspects (Sun sextile Saturn just after midnight, then 6 Moon aspects, pretty high) but the real story is Sun on Spica, one of the most important stars in the sky. Spica refers to the spike or sheaf of wheat held by the goddess in the constellation of Virgo; it represents the fruits of our labors. Like a farmer, we plan and then plant seeds, water, feed, weed all day after day until we get our results; with care at each step we reap a bounty and have seeds for next year's crop as well.

Tuesday 10/17 * Moon in Virgo, Sun sextile Pluto. Moon in Virgo is usually keen on details, but with ruler Mercury in Scorpio conjunct Jupiter, the best detail will be the uplifting yet profound perspective that takes care of them all. Sun sextile Pluto are days that define the generations, in this case a cooperation between action and the call to re-work a certain area of life which differs with Pluto through the signs. The word re-work appeals to me, a Pluto in Virgo; yet older Pluto in Leo baby boomers are acting on power and leadership, while acting to reform relationships might be the way for Gen Y Pluto in Libras.

Wednesday 10/18 * Moon in Virgo, Venus sextile Saturn. The best of Venus-Saturn is commitment in love, attraction to everything older and what lasts - antiques, the classics, history, elders, tradition. The worst of Venus-Saturn is fear around love, feeling not attractive, unlovable, unwanted, cold. Warm your heart and lean towards the positive side as best you can.

Thursday 10/19 * Moon in Virgo, into Libra 12:19 pm. what a week for Sun and Venus as they both go from aspecting Saturn to aspecting Pluto. For those of you who don't know the lingo, let's just say this is interesting but not easy. Saturn restricts, Pluto potentializes but with a squeeze; and so in the case of Venus we go from the relative damped down yesterday to amped up today; this is like the jilted lover making a call to a different friend sure to come through with the benefits.

Friday 10/20 * Dark of the Moon in Libra. Yes Libra is all about partnerships, but when the Moon is dark she is dark and that means attunement towards endings; the fresh starts come late Saturday night with the New Moon.

Saturday 10/21 * New Moon in Libra. Some may groove on the the pleasures and satisfactions of love even the morning, but the real positive energy of the day is later with Moon conjunct Venus at 7:05 (that's a date!), new Moon at 10:15 pm (things looking up), and conjunct Mars at 11 (what happens after ;)

Sunday 10/22 * Moon in Scorpio, Mercury conjunct Jupiter, Sun conjunct Mars. Today begins a transition from the very strong Libra emphasis we've had over the past few weeks to a huge stellium (which simply means grouping in one sign) in Scorpio which will be in play through for about a month. From 10/22 to 11/16 there will be 5 planets in Scorpio - yes, the entire time. More on this next week, but for today we have an uplifted mind (Mercury conj Jupiter) and increased activity (Sun conjunct Mars).

Have a stellar week!

Peace and love,
Jonathan Pearl

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Wandering Stars - the planets

Mercury * in Scorpio. Mercury in Scorpio is a deeply penetrating mind. Whatever truth needs uncovering, whatever force of intellect we need to power through, Mercury in Scorpio can do it. Mercury in Scorpio is also very good for talk therapy. Mercury is especially active on Wednesdays, Saturday nights and all hours of Mercury.

*** Mercury Rx alert 10/28 - 11/17 ***

Venus * in Libra. With Venus in Libra, we love interaction and so our partnerships automatically improve. We are more accepting of ourselves and more interested in other people to boot. Venus in Libra also likes harmony, all kinds of beautiful experiences, dialog, and balance in all things. Venus in Libra from September 30 to October 24. Venus sweetens Fridays, Monday nights and all hours of Venus.

Mars * in Libra. Drive towards partnerships, art, pleasure, dialog and options. It is the last part that is the trickiest of Mars in Libra - when it comes time to act we want to just go, not debate about all the choices yet back and forth, forth and back, back and forth. Mars in Libra on September 7 through October 23. Mars has more bang on Tuesdays, Friday nights and all hours of Mars.

Jupiter * in Scorpio. Now direct, so we see more outer results of inner work done the past few months. Jupiter in Scorpio blesses therapies, healing modalities, joint finance arrangements and amplifies our sexuality. Jupiter wants to do good, but in Scorpio functions by responding to others with some kind of attack. The energy: This might hurt, but it is for your own good and my own protection! Great regeneration and power is possible if we find the positive side of our deepest emotions. Jupiter here also benefits Aquarius (by antiscion) and sister water signs of Cancer and Pisces. Jupiter in Scorpio through November 2006. Jupiter blesses Thursdays, Sunday nights and all Jupiter hours.

Saturn * in Leo. Developments in some long term structures in life are moving forward, but concrete Saturn moving into an opposition with destabilizing Neptune. This is a major aspect and will set the tone for everything else later this summer and on into 2007. Saturn in Leo through September 2007. Saturn stabilizes Saturdays, Tuesday nights and all Saturn hours.

Dragon's Head * in Pisces. We advance towards peace, arts and spirituality, and partnerships are also a must. Without the sweet embrace of love, substitutes can be not just an occasional indulgence but a routine.

Dragon's Tail * in Virgo. As placements go, this is a bit tough. The Dragon's Tail is like the tai-chi master doing quiet movements but little else. How does this function in the sign of accomplishment through detail & perfection? We let go of ways we are unnecessarily restrictive. Hard work is a virtue, but unless guided by a Pisces wholeness will never bring us true peace.

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