{"id":23152,"date":"2010-03-02T05:41:43","date_gmt":"2010-03-02T10:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/?p=23152"},"modified":"2010-03-02T11:43:50","modified_gmt":"2010-03-02T16:43:50","slug":"hurry-up-and-wait","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/daily-astrology\/hurry-up-and-wait\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurry Up and Wait"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Len Wallick<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This is the time of year when perception can be misleading. The vernal equinox approaches as steadily as it always has, but it seems to be taking forever. On the other hand, events that reach our consciousness seem to be accelerating in number and increasing in amplitude. How can both be happening at the same time? Is that really what is happening? Given the recent weather in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, we know from experience that it’s possible to be stuck and spinning our wheels at the same time. We also know that getting out of that situation requires action but also deliberation. A review of today’s transits can give us some perspective, helping us to sort through and set priorities for appropriate and constructive response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Mars is taking its sweet time, isn’t it? Step back, however and that’s not inconsistent. Mars takes about two years between retrogrades, long enough for the last one to fade from memory. Once it is in retrograde, the whole process takes the better part of a year, long enough for to take it for granted. As we enter the last week before station forward, it behooves us to overcome complacency while also being deliberate. Pause to emulate Mars and take a long look at the opportunity that is there.<\/p>\n

The sea changes that seem to be coming over the world are in synchrony with the gradual assembly of outer planets towards the cardinal points of the zodiac. In context, Mars retrograde in Leo has been the chance to figure out what we want from the uncertain future that is implied. If we are clear as to our desires and values we can know an opportunity when we see it and it will not pass us by. Even in a time of crisis there is opportunity equal to the peril. The next seven or eight days gives us the chance to get clear in preparation for the next stage when Mars stations forward to complete its third leg in Leo. Your humble correspondent submits that the time from the March 10th station to May 17th emergence from echo phase will be best devoted to the question of how to achieve what we decided we want. The time we need is available. Each of us has the answer inside. Use the time to find it. Have faith that contemplation will be the appropriate action for now.<\/p>\n

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There is another aspect today that provides fresh inspiration and impetus to bolster our faith as Venus swiftly applies to its conjunction with Uranus in Pisces. Venus, among other things is about desire. Venus is also exalted in Pisces. An exaltation is a strong placement when the energies of a planet can express fully in a creative manner. Uranus is among other things about waking up. While Uranus has no traditional exaltation, detriment or fall its apparent mutual reception with Neptune in Aquarius would seem to indicate that it is not impaired. Thus the conjunction of Venus with Uranus, functioning now would seem to be favorable for waking up to desire. The awareness may come suddenly. It may be disquieting. We may be intimidated or reflexively resist. The test is whether we can discern and overcome our conditioned response in order to be present with and open to a new idea that may well have been there all along.<\/p>\n

The waning moon provides us with another clue. It is slowing down as it climbs towards the last quarter in Sagittarius and (after that) the North Lunar node in Capricorn, both next week. Today is spent entirely in Libra where it can lighten up a bit after opposing the Pisces stellium (Jupiter, Sun, Venus and Uranus) followed by a tour of the ongoing square between Saturn and Pluto. Today it can avail itself of the Libra ambiance where it is neither ruler nor exalted, and not in detriment or fall. So can we call take example and this opportunity to re-connect with harmony and balanced perspective. This, with some patience, will hold the promise of a respite that is constructive and directed by positive intention rather than negative pressure.<\/p>\n

Finally, the Sun follows suit. For a day it is serendipitously without any aspects that would imply an imperative. Separated enough from Jupiter to be magnanimous without exaggeration, it gets a chance to stretch out and embrace the deeply felt transitional energy that is Pisces. Every day now it higher and longer in the sky. The light comes earlier every morning giving us a chance to imagine beginnings. Its illumination lasts longer into the evenings as well, affording a sensitivity to the dissolution of winter’s grip and the reformation that a new season will bring. Take the time that is given to you, feel the moment, open up a bit and you may be pleasantly surprised at what appears before you.<\/p>\n

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