Sunday, Monday am(*v/c): the Moon is in Virgo
Complete things that are already in the works. Even though Mercury has gone direct and is not retrograde** now, there is always a short period of time (a couple of days) before everything is fully up and running again. The planet Saturn, often termed the Great Teacher or Great Taskmaster, is in the same sign as the Moon is currently in and the astrological energy is good for taking care of whatever may be on the front burner. In the process, some beneficial information may surface.
Monday pm, Tuesday, Wednesday(v/c-pm): the Moon is in Libra
One of the keywords for the sign Libra is harmony - creating it, maintaining it, and enjoying it. This can be harmony in form and design or harmony in relationships. The Moon likes this sign because it prefers an agreeable atmosphere. So, experience delight and pleasure from harmonious situations or people at the beginning of this week. If something seems out of balance and discordant, create a way to reinstate equilibrium or temporarily remove yourself from the circumstances.
Wednesday evening, Thursday, Friday: the Moon is in Scorpio
Three of the seven planets the ancients used in astrology and that jyotish astrologers use still today are in strong connection to the Moon. One of these planets - Mars - which ruled the sign Scorpio before the discovery of the planet Pluto (used in western astrology), can sometimes be aggressive and confrontational. And there is a Full Moon coming up on Sunday, which often means there is some intense or concentrated energy going on during the week leading up to this event. Plus, Scorpio can be a very intense sign some (ok, a lot) of the time on its own. In plain language - explore profound and mystical wisdom and avoid power struggles or potentially destructive interactions.
Saturday: the Moon is in Sagittarius
Sagittarius likes to expand the horizons of both the inner and outer worlds. This sign also likes to let go of responsibility and to cut loose and have lots of fun. Either or both of these scenarios can apply to this weekend.
Current Planet Positions:
Sun - Gemini, until June 21
Mercury - Taurus, until June 13
Venus - Aries, until June 6
Mars - Taurus, until July 12
Jupiter - Aquarius, until Jan. 18, 2010
Saturn - Virgo, until Oct. 30
(Libra, Oct. 30, 2009 - Apr. 8, 2010)
(Virgo, Apr. 8 - Jul. 22, 2010)
Uranus - Pisces, until Mar. 12, 2011
Neptune - Aquarius, until Feb. 4, 2012
Pluto - Capricorn, until Nov. 20, 2024
Current Asteroid Positions:
Ceres - Virgo, until Aug. 4
Pallas - Cancer, until June 5
Juno - Pisces, until Dec. 20
(Aries, July 4 - Sept. 15)
Vesta - Gemini, until June 20
Chiron - Aquarius, until Feb. 18, 2011
Current Asteroid Transits:
Ceres - Clairfy exactly what is important.
Pallas - Look to your past for some skills you can use now.
Juno - Are there rose-colored glasses in your relationship?
Vesta - Little, but very important, messages appear.
Chiron - Regeneration comes in unusual forms.
Note: Timeframes for Moon signs, void-of-course periods, and current planet & asteroid positions are noted for Eastern time zone (USA). Please adjust according to your own location. Times are not given if the void-of-course Moon occurs for a very short period or if it occurs during the night (based on Eastern time zone).
* v/c = Void-of-Course - When the Moon is void-of-course, spend time working on projects already in progress, creative endeavors, or self-improvement. Void-of-course simply means that no planets are aspecting the Moon. It's best not to start new projects, sign important agreements, or go shopping when the Moon is void-of-course because the result will probably be unsatisfactory in some way.
** Mercury Retrograde - the speed of the planet slows down considerably. Communications, paperwork, electronics, and traffic can become very mixed-up or delayed during this time. A situation will be in the process of changing, so wait until Mercury is direct to finalize anything. In general, maintain a slower, more cautious pace in daily affairs. Always allow at least two days before (to slow down) and after Mercury retrograde (to resume regular activities).