Mercury moves into a tense square aspect with Pluto on the 9th but you may start to feel it all week. This could initiate power struggles over whose right! It's an opportunity to build consensus but the power player may not want give in. On the upside, it forces you to build something or make serious changes in how you communicate. Venus moves into detail oriented and critical Virgo late Friday evening until the end of the month. This may add another layer to those relationship discussions. Venus in Virgo has such an analytical energy that it is perfect for focused work like engineering or detailing a budget. She likes to work and needs things clean and clear so take this week to clean out a closet. Maybe before the party!
A "Yod" or "Finger of God" is fairly close in aspect with Jupiter and Mercury 60º (sextile) apart with both inconjunct Neptune at 150º. What this means is it can be a powerful channel of energy of a deeply felt block in the direction of the third planet, Neptune in this case. Something has to give, lessons for all of us are around conflicting ideas represented by Neptune (illusion/spiritual/creative life), Mercury (work, communication, thinking) and Jupiter (religion, global cultures, teaching). I can't help but think of those horrible beheadings by ISIS terrorists recently. Jupiter expands Mercury (communications) in this case and spreads it all over the world. Neptune in this uncomfortable placement, causes rationalizing and denial. Mars in Scorpio adds an intense desire and resolving to manifest feelings and Saturn gives strength of conviction and commitment. This Yod isn't necessarily malefic but in combination with Mars activating it obviously it has triggered the Islamic terrorists to act on their goals. There is a theory that when the opposing point from the third planet (the point between the sextiled planets) is activated, then the blocked energy can be channeled and healed to an extent. Venus will be at 5º of Virgo next Wednesday the 9th and this is exactly opposing the Neptune. This may hold a bit of hope whether it is temporary or long term. It's a small window of a week.
To summarize, we have great energy to make manifest in a REAL way at the beginning of the week and then Pluto provides an opportunity for deep strength to transform those situations or relationships permanently. It may be a bit messy but change is inevitable and ultimately good. And of course enjoy the weekend of parties!!
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