#transit notes

[pallastrology]

february notes

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february starts out as another quite earthy month, with one big difference: pluto has moved into aquarius, bringing us into a new astrological age. we might be feeling a little wobbly, ungrounded or disconnected maybe. this feeling will pass and we will find our feet again, but it doesn't hurt to take a moment to breathe. when mercury forms a conjunction to pluto around the 6th, research is our friend. whether that's 'actual' academic research or gathering data for work, or on a deeper, more personal level, analysing our own thoughts and feelings. the moon will form a conjunction to pluto too, around the 8th. we might be craving emotional control and intimacy right now. again, it's a good time to reflect; our gut instinct is usually right, but now isn't the time to trust blindly. take a moment to examine what's going on to make you feel the way you do.

when the moon forms a conjunction to neptune in ephemeral pisces on the 12th, we might feel sensitive, or like there's something we can't quite reach. it's okay to take a moment to recover from the stress, to reflect on your findings over the last couple of weeks. mars enters the 'anaretic' degree of capricorn today too, so it might be worth taking a look back over the last few weeks and reflecting on what has happened for you during mars' journey through capricorn, as the anaretic degree often represents the end of a cycle. mars will soon after enter aquarius and form a conjunction to pluto, leaving tension running high for a moment. it's a time of sharp senses and mental fortitude, but conflict can run deep during this transit, so here's a gentle reminder to stay calm and focus on your goals and wellbeing. on the 16th, venus moves into aquarius, joining mars and pluto in a triple conjunction. this is a powerful aspect, bringing the potential for great ideas, beautiful conversations and meaningful connections with loved ones.

on the 20th, the sun ingresses into pisces, bringing us a step closer to spring. it's time to focus on 'tying up' any loose ends, as we move towards the start of the new astrological year. pisces season is a great time to embrace your kindness and sensitivity, engage with community and creative projects, and find time to rest and recuperate. the full moon in virgo hits us on the 24th, with mercury ingressing into pisces to join the sun. this full moon is calling us to find some balance in our days. are you feeling burnt out? finding it hard to manage your commitments? now is the time to take a moment to recharge and recollect yourself and your priorities, internal and external, before heading back out there. the daily grind doesn't always have to be a grind.

the month ends with a triple conjunction of the sun, mercury and saturn in pisces dominating, and the moon in delicate libra. while you might find things a struggle right now - whether due to stress, unhelpful thought patterns, or unresolved emotional wounds - but there are small moments of beauty in the world, and it is possible to hold onto those tiny, not-so-tiny, beautiful things, even alongside the hurt. nothing stays the same forever, and spring is on its way now. be kind to yourself, and have patience for better days.

[thevenusianwho]

transit notes: sidereal mercury rx in leo

*notes for all the sidereal signs*

leo:

merc rules 11h and 2h

hold off on decisions about money or family

know that your self worth is not about the actions of the people around you at this time, even if they disappoint you or say things they don’t mean towards you.

don’t react rashly to what people say, esp when merc is combust.

virgo:

merc in 12h rules 10h + 1h

could be good time to rethink career moves, meditate on this

might get burnt out in career esp once combust

will experience fatigue at this time and should look after their health

libra:

merc in 11h rules 9h and 12h

friends and networks may not satisfy you at this time and one may need to look inward instead

focus more on creating things alone instead of with people

might feel burnt out with education if a student and that it feels like too much or too hard but will ease up after combustion

scorpio:

merc in 10h rules 11h and 8h

shady job offers and shady friends rn will become seen

will want to clean the car/ get it fixed but should wait

do not make rash decisions as one should research fully

don’t listen to other’s advice rn

sag:

merc in 9h rules 10h and 7h

business trips may have some issues

business contracts may have to be revised

make sure everything is written down to be looked over again for minutiae

could be hard to trust the words of ppl, bosses and gurus

cap:

merc in 8h rules 9h and 6h

def health issues but source can be figured out finally after combustion

might realise that you’ve been going about research on occult studies wrong or on education wrong, etc.

aqua:

merc in 7h rules 5h and 8h

would not advise dating rn and one should focus on oneself

partners may be hiding smth that could now come to light, cheating etc.

business deals may fall through and go nowhere so will have to rethink but should wait before going ahead with partnerships

pisces:

merc in 6h rules 7h and 4h

could get into arguments, become more argumentative but should think before they say anything they may regret

one must not fight with competitors rn esp in combust period, nor should they give advice if ppl come to you until rx ends

drive carefully

aries:

merc in 5h rules 6h and 3h

could be hard to reach siblings rn

might be thinking dropping out of education but this will get easier after combustion

might get bad results on essays etc.

losing energy for education

taurus:

merc in 4h rules 5h and 2h

might want to make changes in home or vehicles get serviced but wait

issues with family and disagreements so might prefer working outside of the house rn, not ideal for working from home situations

learning more about family origins or homeland

gemini:

merc in 3h rules 4h and 1h

crisis of expression, losing energy to be oneself

burn out > health issues and bodily exhaustion which will chill after combustion

be careful driving and not sleeping at the wheel

cancer:

merc in 2h rules 3h and 12h

issues with family trips

do not indulge in careless spending or gambling

think carefully with purchases

[zodiacinside]

Mercury Retrograde in Libra♎

from September 27 until October 17 2021

This transit will most likely affect our relationships or more specifically - our way of communicating with the people in them. There's a high potential for misunderstandings, unnecessary fights, and just generally speaking - disharmony.

Also, we might feel very impatient, wanting to finish off projects or see results ASAP. This, however, is the exact approach that might lead us to fall flat on our faces.

How to handle?

This is the perfect time to go over old or current topics once more, revisit arguments with friends or family. Was I really acting correctly in this situation? Or should I rather take the first step and apologize? Tying up loose ends is the keyword here. Finding harmony in focusing on our similarities rather than our differences.

Instead of aggressively pushing for progress or moving on to the next exciting thing while old endeavors were only finished half-heartedly, now really calls for taking one step back and reevaluate.

Considering Libra's Venusian qualities, this is also an excellent opportunity to experiment with creative ways of self-care to channel some of the tension into something productive yet relaxing. Poetry, art, music - whatever pleases you aesthetically and mentally.