“A self is not something static. A self is always becoming. Being does not mean becoming, but we run so fast that it is only when we seem to stop- as sitting on a rock by the brook-that we are aware of our isness, of being.” Madeleine L’Engle
“One must choose in all things a mean, just and good…Error and confusion dwell in the extremes.” Pythagoras
This teaching of Pythagoras – about the importance of balance and equilibrium – will be helpful when applied to the astrological goings-on this week. Although Pythagoras- in our time – is known mostly for his Pythagorean Theorum, he was a mystic who traveled and taught in Mystery Schools.
One of the significant astrological events this week is on Monday, as Mercury stations retrograde at 22 degrees of Sagittarius. At the time of the station, Venus will opposite Jupiter, square Neptune and form an inconjunct with Uranus. This can be a restless and somewhat confusing time when keeping an eye on eqilibrium will be helpful.
Wednesday holds some fiery, dynamic energy with the Sun in Sagittarius aligning favorably with Mars, the planet of action and desire, This bodes well for clarity and for getting organized and motivated.
Venus squares Chiron on Wednesday also. Venus in Capricorn is reserved, responsible and traditional. Old issues of self esteem, self worth and abundance can arise under this configuration. It’s a good time to acknowledge progress that has been made in these areas over time and consider any changes that might be desired moving forward.
On Thursday Neptune, now retrograde, makes a very positive alignment with Ceres the great mother and nurturer. This is a good day for idealism and for nurturing and caring for people who are important to us.
Saturday Pallas Athene, the goddess of diplomacy and strategy, moves out of fiery Sagittarius and into Capricorn. This, along with other influences this week, is a good time to look at where we have been holding on to old ideas, thoughts and behaviors for too long and would benefit from moving on.
“Light breaking into many colors as it passes through a prism.”
Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill