Eclipses, their general influence: A solar eclipse is a more dynamic new moon; A lunar eclipse is a more dynamic full moon. Both hold elements of surprise, added excitement, heightened stress, drama, and unpredictability. Both act as acceleration catalysts. The changes prompted by the astrological signature of an eclipse are non-negotiable, which is to say there is an element of permanency or no turning back regarding the evolving reality. A solar eclipse tends to coincide with significant happenings regarding our immediate external world and larger outer world events. Typically, a solar eclipse will coincide with significant births, deaths, announcements,…
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Mars in Motion; Mars retrograde: April 17 to June 29, 2016
Mars in Motion, 2016 (written by Rose Marcus, all rights reserved) Mars is a feature planet to watch in 2016. Its retrograde transit is an exceptionally potent one in terms of bringing each and every one of us face to face with something of critical importance in terms of moving past the past and optimizing on the future. The particular signs involved and various planetary contacts it makes along the way provide many opportunities for Mars to thrust itself into experience and to flex its muscles in a unique fashion. With an orbital period of slightly less than twice that…
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