Assistance and reiteration can come in many forms. Even in astrology, if there is a clear message from one aspect, chances are another elsewhere in the zodiac is reinforcing it. Similarly, if one part of the sky seems to indicate a challenge or a problem, a solution or helping hand can be found in another corner.
Such is the case with the indications that we are collectively facing some sort of crossroads, tipping point or dilemma in our lives. As described yesterday, the Sun making a square to the lunar nodes (two calculated points) this week is an eclipse-like event that is urging us to make some sort of decision and take some action. Also, Venus opposing Saturn is reiterating that this decision point involves balancing our relationships (and our internal experience of them).
If this has struck a chord with you, there is a good chance that the presence of the Moon in Taurus yesterday and today has colored how you feel about the increasing tension being generated by that square and the opposition. You may have noticed the material and financial implications of any choice you face have taken taking a particularly emotional tone. Perhaps the thought of taking the steps you face feels like a beautiful opportunity, because you’re in a position to sense the dynamic energy of movement inherent in change. Or possibly you’ve been experiencing a sense of impending loss and the fear that comes with it, wishing you could hold on to what is familiar.
If you find yourself fitting that last description, there is a little something going on today that may help you to shift perspective. And if you are already feeling optimistic and adventurous, you have support in that. The Sun in Pisces is making a sextile to Pluto in Capricorn. Pluto often gets a bad rap as being about scary upheaval, but without its evolutionary impulse, we would stagnate. And the key to using the energy afforded by the Sun’s square to the lunar nodes is to recognize what constitutes stagnation in our lives — and then make choices that lead us into the unknown.