How Astrology Works February-March-April-May 2007 - Every Planet Has Many Faces - Pairing Aries-Scorpio, Taurus-Libra, Gemini-Virgo, Cancer-Leo, Sagittarius-Pisces, and Capricorn-Aquarius, Part 2

by Robert Wilkinson

Helping us understand why we are experiencing life the way we are and going through the interactions we do, it is very important to know what sign your ruling planet is in. Not just your Sun and Moon, explored yesterday, but also all the other planets, since all Gemini and Virgo Sun signs are heavily influenced by the sign Mercury is in, Taurus and Libra are influenced by the sign Venus is in, Aries and Scorpio are influenced by the sign Mars is in, and so forth. Today we'll explore in depth what this means for most Sun signs in the months to come.

Yesterday we explored the way that Sun in Leo people are very influenced by the sign the transiting Sun is in, as well as why people with Sun in Cancer should keep careful note of the Lunar transits, since what sign the Moon is in definitely affects people with Sun in Cancer.

At this time, Geminis and Virgos have just had an Aquarius experience, since their ruler Mercury has been in Aries. Now that Mercury has entered Pisces, these signs have begun to have a Pisces experience, which will be modified by these signs having a retrograde experience when Mercury is retrograde. Geminis and Virgos are about to enter a time of reviewing motives, self-undoing behaviors, and old sorrows, giving way to a review of old friendships and ambitions when their ruler Mercury retrogrades back into Aquarius.

Geminis will be focused on their public self, profession, and reputation when their ruler is in Pisces, and focused on truth, future, and higher vision when their ruler Mercury retrogrades back into Aquarius. Virgos will focus on partnerships and all relationships when Mercury is in Pisces, and take a new look or re-think some things about their work, health, or pets when Mercury retrogrades back into Aquarius.

Both Gemini and Virgo may be more procrastinating, ambivalent, intuitive, forgiving, or reclusive during the time Mercury is in Pisces, and more visionary, idealistic, and friendly when it's in Aquarius. Both tribes will initiate new activities and may become more impatient and/or impulsive when Mercury goes into Aries, then mellow somewhat when Mercury goes into Taurus, even though they could also have money issues or become too stubborn or self-satisfied in ways that reinforce inertia rather than the new beginnings they're experiencing.

Taurus and Libra are moving from having Pisces traits and qualities toward more Aries this month. In March and April 2007 they will move into Taurus ways of being, since Venus shifts from Pisces to Aries in February, and from Aries to Taurus in March 2007, putting Venus back into its own sign. Both Taurus and Libra are ruled by Venus, so this month many things complete for these signs, and when Venus slips into Aries later this month, these signs can expect new beginnings and new initiatives.

When Venus moves from Aries into Taurus in March 2007, Taurus and Libra people will move from beginnings to finding what is needed to support their new outreach. During this movement of Venus through Pisces, Aries, and Taurus, people with Taurus Suns will move from glimpsing higher goals and ambitions through a contempletive endgame phase into new self-realizations about what drives their boat.

Libra will move out of preparing for a new public self-presentation through an Aries focus on relationships into a Taurus regeneration phase. So Libras are at a "far point" in their yearly cycle, and at this time must adjust, go public and/or interactive, and when their ruler Venus enters Taurus, give up whatever is creating stagnant conditions and see old losses as teaching needed lessons about what they no longer need, or shared values.

Aries and Scorpio are currently having a Capricorn experience, since their ruler Mars is in Capricorn. Both signs are seeing the need for greater discipline, organization, and the ability to plan in practical ways. When their ruler Mars enters Aquarius, they will have an Aquarius experience. When that happens between late February and early April 2007, both signs will see a greater vision or more important group work, evaluate friendships and world service from a larger angle, and focus on the greatest good for the greatest number however that is relevant in their lives.

Aries and Scorpio planets and people are modified by the influence of whatever sign Mars is in. Aries are now in a high visibility phase, focused on profession, public image, and honor. The focus will shift into goals, ambitions, group work, and how to bring forth a larger sense of service or friendship when Mars is in Aquarius.

Scorpios, on the other hand, will be more focused on communications, learning, sibling relationships, and their close environment while Mars is in Capricorn, and focus more on their childhood, parents, and establishing a base for future growth when Mars enters Aquarius, the 4th sign from Scorpio. That will help Scorpios get grounded, and initiate new family or home activities, have friends in the home, or getting more detached from the past. Both Aries and Scorpio may seem more hardworking and responsible right now, and will seem more cool, impersonal, or even distant when Mars is in Aquarius. However, this will give way to the deeper feelings of Pisces when Mars is in Pisces from early April through mid-May 2007.

Sagittarius and Pisces are having a Sagittarius experience, since their ruler Jupiter is in Sagittarius. They also will have a retrograde experience beginning April 2007, since Jupiter is retrograde from April 5-6 through August 6-7, 2007. The Sagittarius influence indicates that Sag and Pisces people and planets are going through an opening to a greater vision of truth, their futures, or higher education. This is great for cultivating a sense of humor and adventure, as well as taking chances. That which was "bound up" when Jupiter was in Scorpio in 2006 is now blowing wide open with Jupiter in Sagittarius.

Both Sag and Pisces will seem very Sagittarian in 2007, with Sagittarians examining their self image, foundations, home life, early memories, and seeing a way to free themselves from the ghosts shown to them in 2006. Pisces are going through a very high profile time, with public recognition, honor, and profession very important. Sag and Pisces were more Scorpionic, and went through Scorpio lessons and experiences, during Jupiter's year-long stay in Scorpio from October 2005 through November 2006, and will seem more Capricorn when Jupiter is in Capricorn between December 2007 and January 2009.

Capricorns and Aquarians moved from a long range Cancer influence during Summer 2003-2005 into a long range Leo influence in July 2005 when their ruler Saturn changed signs. Both Capricorns and Aquarians have moved from introversion to extroversion, sensitivity to spontaneity, tenativeness to self-expression. If your Capricorn and Aquarius family and friends have been more Leonine since Summer 2005, you'll see them go through pretty radical changes beginning September 2007 when Saturn enters Virgo. That's when people with a Sun in Capricorn or Aquarius will become more detail oriented, more work focused, and definitely more practical than they already are.

During the time Saturn is in Leo, Capricorns will continue to revise many desires and ways of dealing with loss and regeneration while cultivating nobility, creativity, and playfulness. Beginning September 2007, they will move into a greater vision of their future, travel more, or perhaps even go back to school. Aquarians are moving through a long term relationship emphasis, learning to be natural and spontaneous, and later this year will begin to confront losses, adjustments to collective, social, or shared values, and the need to eliminate outmoded ways of viewing their world and other people,

Whereas both signs were very focused on home and family while their ruler was in Cancer, that probably changed dramatically when Saturn moved into Leo, bringing more creativity to Capricorn and Aquarians. This will naturally move into a greater practicality, discrimination, and attention to details when their ruler Saturn enters Virgo. Also, these signs will move from the oppositional dualisms of Saturn opposed Neptune into Saturn opposed Uranus, dramatically shifting their internal and external processes for a long time to come. But that's another article for another time.

© Copyright 2007 Robert Wilkinson

Comments

[Roberta]

Dear Robert,

Thanks for these insights. I am curious to understand the meaning of the "chart ruler" as this relates to these teachings. For example, my chart ruler is Venus at 27 Capricorn of my 4th house. How does this relate to other aspects in the natal chart?

Best to you,
Roberta

[Robert]

Hi Roberta - It can mean the proverbial "10,000 things." This post is primarily about monitoring what sign the planets are transiting to understand how our natal planets are being influenced by on-going events. It's mostly about seeing the changing shades of our natal planets. As for the much more extensive subject of the "chart ruler," not to overly complicate things, how do you know your chart ruler is Venus? Even if our Sun is in Taurus or Libra, the ruler of our Ascendant may be our true chart ruler, or (to give an example) if we have Cancer rising, Moon in Aries, then Mars is as much our ruler as the Moon, especially if the Sun is in a weak part of the map in a sign in which it's not particularly powerful. Much depends on the concept of "final dispositor" or lacking that, "mutual reception" between "final dispositors." Even if Venus in Capricorn rules something like the Sun, Moon, or Asc, you still have a strong Saturn factor, itself ruled by the planet governing the sign it's in. So while the ruler of the Sun in a chart is important, there are other factors that may be even more important than the ruler of our Sun sign. Then there's also the somewhat obscure concept of the "hyleg" which is said to determine all major events in a life. I know I've just covered a lifetime's worth of exploration, but it's one of the most important elements in understanding what really moves us completely, rather than just pieces of our lives. And of course, I may try to figure out a post from this.

[Nicole]

This has been a doozy of a year so far! On the first of february I found out I am pregnant! transiting Uranus/Ceres/mercury/venus/N.node were all in my 5th house.[I have the Sun-Venus-Mercury all in Pisces in the 5th] WOW!!! I can't stop smiling!
March 11th 1973
8:26PM
New York, NY

[Robert]

Hi Nicole - Your "gift from Spirit," eh? Congrats on your impending Scorpio with Jupiter conjunct Pluto at the Galactic Center!

[Suzanne]

Hello Robert,
Do you know of any resources that list the upcoming transit of Jupiter? We are planning on having children in the next 5 years or so, and wanted to attempt the best timing possible. Thank you for providing such insightful articles and advice.

[Robert]

Hi Suzanne - Not sure what you mean by listing the upcoming transits of Jupiter. Any ephemeris can show you its position at any given point in time. As for aspects, well, those are quickly seen by noting planetary positions. Much in childbearing relates directly to one's natal Moon, ruler of the 5th house, and any planets in that house more than Jupiter, unless that planet is one of the significators of childbearing in your chart. Also look to see what's up 41 weeks down the road from whenever you want to conceive, or vise-versa, as that helps with timing. Knowing when ovulation occurs in your monthly cycle through checking out the basal temperature fluxes helps pinpoint things even more.

[Nicole]

Thank you for your kind words Robert. I am curious about your "Gift from Spirit" comment. Can you go into detail about this?

[Robert]

Hi Nicole - I've written several times that due to Neptune's stationary RX point last year, and the coming Sun-Neptune conjunction on the same degree, important things are afoot! That degree is "the large white dove descends, bearing a message," and we are told it portends gifts from Spirit for resolutely and courageously rising to whatever exaggerated "crisis" or problems up to now that have "revealed our real stature and expanded us." The Sun-Neptune conjunction sets off a year cycle between Sun and Neptune that promises us all gifts from Spirit if we met the challenges of the recent past.

[Nicole]

WOW!

Robert, that was amazing! I suppose this little one is a "gift" for all the trials I have been through. I am really blessed. It's amazing how life works!

[Robert]

Hi Nicole - You'll also find that there will be unexpected means of assistance and opportunities open that you could not have anticipated before the arrival of this being. "Group work" is like that.

[Alix]

Hi Robert,
I'm a Gemini, with Mercury in Cancer in the 12th, Cancer ascendant, the moon in Sagitarius conjunct the Galactic Center and Pluto is now conjuncting my moon. I've noticed that I've been attracting some Sagitarius people, quite inadvertently, the attraction has been intense and difficult to explain. Why do you think this is happening?

[Robert]

Hi Alix - Well, Jupiter is in Sag, opening many doors for those with that sign prominent. They represent openings, adventures, teachings, personality expansions, or at the very least, since it's stimulating your Moon, they show you how you are or are not taking care of your needs and how that's impacting your self image, since the Moon rules your Asc. Suns in Sag on your Moon illuminate your feelings, habits, needs, and self image. Your Moon on their Suns helps you give emotional form to their light. Some of them may be vibrating to your maternal instincts, or finding something their light needs in your self-image. And of course, Gemini's natural mate is Sag.

[Alix]

Hi Robert, Thank you for your insight, what caught my attention was that there are some compulsive elements to that attraction, particularly from a person who has this: sun at 13th (opposing my sun)in Sag, venus at 20th (trining my venus in Aries)in Sag, mercury at 22nd (trining my Uranus in Leo)in Sag and saturn at 26th (conjunting my moon)in Sag! Can you tell me something about that person having his Saturn conjuncting my moon?

[Robert]

Hi Alix - Well, in my experience any relationship involving a Pluto contact is pretty intense, and you're both having a heavy one! It's usually a challenge not to go overboard, or get coerced into or out of whatever, but it can also be the Divine Hand precipitating a major life event, since we work things out through our experiences, especially with people. A person with that stellium could be a great educator, jokesmith, or grumpy wanderer. ;-)

Your Moon is also conjunct his Mercury, Venus, and Sun, so no wonder there's a great atrraction! Your Moon on his Saturn will nurture his maturity and power in the world, but he could also see your Lunar function to be confining. It all depends on his relationship to his Saturn whether your Moon is experienced as lovingly free as I know you can be. Moon in Sag is usually a good sport, genuinely friendly, and more than up for lots of "dancing" through life with others.

[Alix]

Hi Robert, Thanks again. It can only be the Divine Hand indeed. Let me tell you that I don't generally like Sagittarius people (my mum is a Sag too, and of course you can imagine all the internal issues I've been dealing with regarding this relationship, which has always been exceedingly difficult), so I've avoided Sag people all my life, thinking they are too much of everything I don't appreciate in a person: too boisterous, too conceited and self-righteous and so on. I had all the reasons in the world to believe that this person was Aquarius and felt very happy in welcoming this friendship as four of the people I care the most in this life are Aquarius too, my three closest friends and my godmother. And it turns out that I find out that this person is actually a Sag! I felt so cheated by destiny at first, you have no idea. And yes, he shows a propensity to be all of that: a great educator, jokesmith (hilarious), and also of course a grumpy wanderer. Now it is too late not to accept this friendship, on the basis that he is a Sag ;) God help me...

[sunshine]

Hello Robert,

This is the first time i visit your site and the reason is that i started with some research about Mercury Retrograde.. One thing to another i found out that since 2003 two important events occurred at a period of Mercury Retrograde. The first was in september 13, 2003 when i met my boyfriend, we are both virgo, my birthday is on the 15 his on the 17 and we are both cancer ascendants..
things didn't move the way they sould have done.. i was living the end of a divorce with a painfull experiance of unfaithful relationship lies and cheating. My boyfriend was very understanding all the time but i couldn't put things on the right track..
On october 14 2006, another Mercury Retrograde he completely closed up. He decided to take a break without any explanation of why.. It seemed like what you explained as being controlled by powers above us..
He moved out on February 4 2007.. He still needs to take a decision about us, and i still didn't have any explanation of why this happened, since he says it's not my fault and doesn't know himself why he suddenly took this decision.
Now through this past months i took time for reflection understanding of the situation getting rid of whatever bad was there in my mind like possessiveness, jealousy, fears and lack of confidence. He knows that i changed and that i'm a better person today.
There's another Mercury Retrograde starting tomorrow. Do you think there's an explanation why things happen to us in these periods and maybe there are chances that our relationship re-starts during this coming retrograde :)

[Robert]

Hi Alix - Sure. Pluto visiting your life is like that. Take my word on it, since I have it in the first house. Sometimes, you take what life dishes out and you do the best you can with what you've got. Even though we have free will and affirmations and meditation and so on, every so often life compels us to respond to unknowns, since that's how we grow and find the loving wisdom of our heart's truth. And sometimes it's a blast!

Interesting that I've heard the descriptions of boisterous or conceited more directed toward Leo over the years than Sag. While Sag can be boisterous, always up for a good romp, and can also be grim (as can we all!) on the whole they're open to a joke, an adventure, and imaginative things, in one form or another. They certainly do their own thing, as do the Fire signs in us all, to a greater or lesser degree. It sounds like you do well with Aquarius energy. That's very good. Sagittarians, like Aquarians, always grant you freedom. And they're good sports. Gotta love that!

Hi sunshine - Welcome to the site. Since you're both under Mercury, and retrogrades tend to bring things from the past up, one way or another, it's a great time for reviewing and understanding things from a different angle of vision. If your relationship started under a RX, then it will usually show significant shifts in one or both of you, inwardly or outwardly, during retrogrades.

Sorry that you had a rough time figuring out some relationship things. It happens to everyone in many different ways. If we choose, we can learn to heal from our experiences relative to others and get beyond habits that lead to suffering.

It sounds like the two of you had some heavy traveling. I'm sure he needed to re-think some things, as have you. RX is a time to explore, see things from different angles before making any major decisions. It's a great time to get new information and see how subconsciousness drove your boat into some tree roots in the past. Many things to figure out there. And I would say you ARE in a relationship with each other, and are now needing to figure out where your mutual vision and friendship could go from here. It'll certainly never look like it used to again. Consciousness is a one-way street.

[Alix]

Hi Robert, yes it's been a blast after the other with Pluto conjunct my Moon, and nothing at all is making sense, so I've stopped to despair, and I'm trying to follow the Saturn in Leo lessons: to look more deeply into those things that can really bring joy to my soul, or in other words to have some serious fun. But that's true, I can't just take all Sag people and put them in the same basket just because a few I've met were like that, and my mum as well... so you can imagine my impressions would have been coloured with rather preconceived ideas :)

[Robert]

Hi Alix - Well, we all have "preconceived ideas," so that's no crime. I do too, but I'm also open to exceptions to the rule, so that I'm often surprised. All it takes is openness and willingness to examine the contradictions, whether they agree with what we think or not.