by Robert Wilkinson
Mars continues to exert its energetic influence on all signs. I wrote extensively about which signs Mars is most impacting at this time a while ago, but it slipped downstream fast due to the "Spiritual Astrology" article series combined with all the Eclipse activity going on at the time. Today we take a new look at what forms of "right action" we are learning from Mars.
To note, it's now squared by Mercury as it prepares to leave the heart of the Mutable T-squares that are blowing so many minds. Tomorrow it squares Uranus, so hold on and be alert for the unexpected! Definitely avoid any risky behavior while externalizing your multiple ways of following through on your discoveries of the past few months.
The end of Gemini is about individual, mental, and spiritual discoveries. Mars is now activating whatever was promised by the previous squares from Gemini to Pisces since June. This is the end of that sequence as we move into the very tight Saturn opposition Uranus over the next few weeks.We're entering a vaster potential of service through seeing and embracing a larger ideal, however that will be interpreted in our individual lives and circumstances. Much will be clearer by late September, so hang out with what's heralded at this time and prepare for new perspectives when Mercury goes retrograde at 7 Libra on September 6, 9:45 pm PDT, September 7 5:45 am Greenwich.
Remember we have a Critical Degree Jamboree of a major T-square coming in late August as well, so factor those things in with whatever the articles offer to each of you.
© Copyright 2009 Robert Wilkinson

Good morning,
Thank you for all the wonderful articles, and in particular, the Spiritual Astrology series has been immensely helpful to me.
Regarding Mars and Uranus transits, my natal Mars is at 25 Pisces. With Uranus sitting at 25 Pisces, and Mars squaring it, should I just stay in bed tomorrow to be safe?
Posted by: L. Duffy | August 17, 2009 at 05:30 AM
I have my natal Sun at 25º Sagittarius and Mars at 0º Libra. I am nearly telling my boss I will quit! At the moment I am filled with many erratic but exciting options!
And just 5 minutes ago, as I went to the bathroom, I knocked one foot into the wall: talk about a Mars-Uranus square, squaring everything you have!
Because of this difficult situation, I have my heartbeat racing like crazy!
L.Duffy: relax and meditate, those are my advices, this transit creates a very intense impulsive and rushing energy. be very aware to avoid conflits and go slow to avoid any physical accident. i like to go making some extra sport when I have this transit!
Posted by: Popplagid | August 18, 2009 at 03:37 PM
intense spiritual communication hard to believe just become the norm for me
over past year... unbelievable stuff... unbelievable...
Posted by: Ishmael | August 19, 2009 at 05:11 AM
i say no, don't stay in bed and hide. you came to earth to experience and it is everyone's job simply and solely to bring the light down to earth. and that's it. so
realize the electromagnetic waves of the heart chakra are surrounding and being absorbed by the earth and everyone and everything in it. just relax and enjoy the ride, or drama, and trust the love that is in you coming to and from you regardless of tension. the only way to awaken and ascend successfully is to let go. open up like a flower knowing that the seed of you understands and knows what it is and it is becoming. it's a quickening and it's glorious. appreciate it. don't get attached to anything like a pacifier, but instead be like a seven year old child who has learned he or she is separate from the other and you will find the wisdom and strength to know how to react and be. do not not react because we have been brainwashed in the entire piecean age, remember take what you need and leave the rest. use you heart and your head. look to the stars not like a crutch but a map and you still must steer the ship of your soul, the seed of you already knows your destiny. have faith in yourself because if you can't trust yourself, you can't trust what's around you completely either, just logical. think. think. think for yourself. peace out...
Posted by: sheree | August 19, 2009 at 03:40 PM
Hi L Duffy - You're welcome. I trust you have found some innovative ways to express your Mars over the past year, and now are seeing the first emergence of new forms of your genius or uniqueness. Late Sept and early Oct should be good for you.
Hi Popplagid - You'll be doing your thing in an entirely new way by November. Just look at this time as restraining some energies teaching you structure, patience, organization, and how to value how you do what you do. Very productive time that will yield gifts next Spring.
Hi Ishmael - Welcome to the Great Transition. Of course, much depends on what you're hearing and how it relates to eternal rather than temporal things.
Hi Sheree - Who could possibly want to stay in bed during such interesting times?;-) Actually, we don't bring light down to Earth - we ARE light itself, as is all that we perceive. We have some ability to move particles in waveforms, but then again, only to the degree we are permitted by karma, since even good intentions can go awry due to perceptual limitations built into the human mechanism. Keeps us humble and all that. Agree that most need to relax and enjoy the ride and open to the love within and without. We "ascend" by embracing disciplines of self realization. Mind without heart is sterile. Heart without mind is unfocused. Piscean Age didn't brainwash. It just was/is part of the evolutionary process involving a field of energy humanity needed to experience for a few lifetimes. Before this Age, humanity had little to no concept of compassion or forgiveness, both Pisces traits. Good things to learn if we are to remember our true oneness on all levels. Got to feel, you know. Glad you know astrology is a road map and that we all must take responsibility for our evolution and consciousness. That's been the general theme around here for years....
Posted by: Robert | August 24, 2009 at 02:32 PM