Princess Diana Returns with the Aquarian Blue Moon and Other Parallel Transits

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"Once in a blue moon..." means seldom or absurd and in the case of yesterday's or today's if you are in the GMT/Universal Time mode like in London an unusual yet psychic coincidence.

You may have heard this weekend about new allegations in the "murder" of Princess Diana . This celebrity murder case is no longer just a persistent conspiracy. The revelations come from a former SAS black-ops soldier, who let slip how his hit squad was behind the murder of the engaging and well-loved Princess Diana. Interestingly enough Princess Diana had an Aquarian Moon @ 25degrees 2 minutes in the sign of the Water Bearer But there are a lot more parallel transits which is the subject of another whole blog. Anyway this new information which has a decidely transiting Saturn in Scorpio, investigative theme and Diana's natal Neptune will be conjunct Saturn in mid September - adding a a darker twist to her mythos. Actually before you look at the Bi-Wheel chart below with the Aug. 21st Full Moon over London in the center and Princess Di's natal chart on the outer wheel. Note different standpoint, this second Aquarian Full Moon exact @ 28 degrees 11 minutes is almost exactly conjunct the S. Node for Princess Diana which in personal charts relates to past lives, gifts and remembrances. The real story here is that Princess Diana's natal Uranus (the shocker) in Leo along side N. Node (future destiny) and Mars in early Virgo @ 1 degree are all conjunct the Royal Lion's Stellium of Vesta-Mercury-Ceres and the Sun and will all be growing closer into September. In fact I expect a major announcement to (happen by August 24th.when Sun-Mercury are conjunct in Leo)about new circumstances in her death. Bi-Wheel Chart with Princess Diana natal chart on outer  wheel - Blue Moon over London August 21st set for UT. @ 1:45 AM

A Blue Electric Moon in Aquarius - 3rd. Full Moon of the Season brings Thunder, Lightening and Unprecedented Events

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Lightening strikes and thundershowers are already heralding tomorrow's unusual, eccentric and wildly insane Full Moon in Aquarius. The Weather story has a low pressure system spinning through the Bay Area from Southern California. By the early Monday, it triggered more than 6,000 lightning strikes that had firefighters casting a wary eye on the region’s tinder-dry hills.

We are now only one day away from a mighty Blue Moon happening on Tuesday August 20th. symbolically the weather forecast for Northern California has thunder showers and dry lightening. (The last Full Moon in Aquarius on July 22nd. was known as by Native American tribes as the Full Thunder Moon. Since that time both literal and metaphorical thunder storms have occurred replete with flashes of lightening. Tomorrow's Blue Moon Not Happening Again Until 2015

Science Report: "History shows us that a blue moon is technically the third full moon in a four-full-moon season. Yahoo News notes, via a 1946 article titled "Sky & Telescope" magazine, that the blue moon was previously mistaken as the second full moon of the season, and unfortunately, the definition stuck at the time. " 

Our cosmos is ever changing and shifting as we will see further with this Full Moon and the ensuing two weeks leading up to the next new moon in Virgo on Sept. 5th. . Already by early AM today our physical Sun as brought an even more dramatic event:  
A SUNDIVING COMET AND FULL-HALO CME when a  small comet plunged into the sun this morning, and just before it arrived, the sun expelled a magnificent full-halo CME.
Reflecting a theme involving dissolution per our astrological event, from an astronomical perspective:

In the final frames of the movie, the comet can be seen furiously vaporizing. Indeed, those were the comet's final frames.
movie animation here







Princess Diana Returns with the Aquarian Moon               and Other Parallel Transits

You may have heard last weekend circa Aug. 18th. about new allegations in the "murder" of Princess Diana . This celebrity murder case is no longer just a persistent conspiracy. The revelations come from a  former SAS black-ops soldier, who let slip how his hit squad was behind the murder of the engaging and well-loved Princess Diana. Interestingly enough Princess Diana had an Aquarian Moon @ 25 degrees 2 minutes in the sign of the Water Bearer But there are a lot more parallel transits which is the subject of another whole blog.

                 The Blue Moon over the SF. Bay Area and Silicon Valley
One thing is for certain besides huge technological advances  with Aquarius rising at the time of this Blue Moon is that the Jupiter-Uranus square will mean even more controversy. 
 On August 21st. Jupiter squared Uranus  @ 12:14 AM
I am referring to  "controversial" products like the Google Glass which is now powering firefighters. 
Regarding privacy concerns (Jupiter is in Cancer - a private sign like scorpio) 
Of course, there could be privacy concerns with such an app. Recently, news came out that NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other officials in the U.S. oppose the idea of police body cameras, suggesting they’d be open to all kinds of dangerous interpretation.
Well as volatile as the Jupiter-Uranus aspect is, we have more coming with  on the weirdness scale as Mercury  enters Virgo (August 23rd.)  right after the Sun to oppose Neptune.   I say this only if some of the  major forest fires like the one near Yosemite Nat'l Park which has expanded is still threatening more than 2,000 houses, hotels and camp buildings, the U.S.  and even a volcanic eruption is possible in the area from Lassen Park where Mount Tehama and Lassen Peak to Siskiyou Mountain Range. 

Moving ahead, we look at a chart set for the San Francisco Bay Area - specifically San Francisco where Aquarius is rising @ 5 degrees 40 minutes along side Juno (the asteroid of partnerships) with the Sabian Symbol: A masked figure performs ritualistic acts in a mystery play. This symbol tells of theater, performance, secret revelations, using parables with archetypical stories like the Biblical text. This symbol also begs for caution along with references to rituals and the occult.Modern ruler of this chart, Uranus now in the 2nd house of values opposes Venus now in cardinal Libra and in the house of other people's money and debt - in the financial world something sudden and shocking will occur. Also the moon is found in the first house @ 28 degrees 11 minutes Aquarius with the Sabian Symbol describing the need to break restrictions and make an evolutionary leap: "A butterfly emerging from the crysalis." Since this highly non-traditional moon opposes the dramatically charged Leo stellium including Vesta-Mercury-Ceres and the Sun in the 7th. entertainment, speculation, theater of all kinds will be dominating in the SF. Bay Area.

Back to the events on August 19th. taking us to this ultra-dramatic Full Moon: As the mood shifts in the morning from a lovely lunar trine to Venus in Libra @ 2:20 AM when interludes, meetings and social interactions are harmonious to a more serious frame of mind. The somber aspect has the Moon in Aquarius squares Saturn in Scorpio @ 7:10 AM With this restrained and conservative aspect some folks may feel isolated. Plus issues around revenge and payback will be making news. Already today has been explosive and collison filled from this morning unexpected news (Uranian in nature) Also looking ahead to August 24th. the other part of Venus Cardinal Square perfects in the early AM on Saturday morning when Venus, the sign of currency and values in off-balanced Libra Square Pluto @ 2:59 AM - the Lord of Destruction and Debt It is an understatement to say stressful events may occur during this challenging transit. Without a doubt participation is forced and demanded like this recent article where a recent voice mail from Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton asking for a bribe from a lobbyist. It’s a difficult time for open talks, trust, and sharing. Keep in mind, that Aquarius is a sign that relates to aeronautics, airplanes and aviation:
when a B-1 Bomber crashed in Southeast Montana >"Residents of Ekalaka, Montana tell us that the emergency sirens in that town were activated between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. to alert the volunteer fire department of the crash." Which happened right around the time the Aquarius Moon progenitor of sudden events
was square the immovable Saturn in Scorpio

By the afternoon we could feel the highly palpable electricity especially after that first square with Saturn in the sign of extremes, Scorpio by 10:10 AM EDT
the moon then was applying to an exact TSQ with the Moons Nodes later in the afternoon when this explosion in Mercer County occurred. 1 Killed In Mercer Co. Plant Explosion- where 10,000-gallon fuel oil tank has exploded at a western Pennsylvania industrial park Pluto was rising ahead of Capricorn @ 12 degrees 52 minutes and opposing Pallas-Jupiter in hysterical Cancer - emergency. The Sabian Symbol for the rising sign is interesting - 13 degrees Capricorn (A fire worshipper meditates on the ultimate realities of existence. ")
Saturn ruler of this chart now direct in Mars ruled Scorpio opposes Taurus S. Node-Astraea - so issues around past injustices and by cardinal squares and the fixed cross. Full Sturgeon Moon The Native Americans called this Full Moon in August theFull Sturgeon Moon because of the abundance of the larger than usual sturgeon which was easily caught during this time of the year, a name that allegedly came from bodies of water including the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. fish stories are non too pleasant and being told as the erratic, eccentric and shocking Aquarian Moon alternately opposes Vesta-Mercury (sensational stories)-Ceres-the Sun or Ego/Identity in super dramatic Leo
(1) :Biologist: Pacific herring in Canada bleeding from eyeballs, faces, fins, tails — I’ve never seen fish looking this bad
— All 100 examined were bloody — Officials informed of hemorrhaging soon after 3/11 — Gov’t ignoring problem Then from Canada.com-DFO investigating reports of bleeding herring
(2) A rescue would have been great and inspiring but...
42 foot Fin Whale stranded on Stinson Beach dies

With Pluto opposing Jupiter-Pallas in Cancer, rescue attempts are a matter of cours A whale discovered stranded and barely breathing on Stinson Beach early Monday died despite a rescue attempt by veterinarians, officials said.




Update August 20th: 
Perhaps one of the most unstable, shocking and explosive with a capital X lunation will be felt in Washington DC and in the Eastern Daylight Savings where Aries is rising with Uranus in a classic war signature and adolescent pranks  @ 12 degrees 03 minutes of Aries Sabian: " A bomb which failed to explode is now safely hidden from discovery. " Relating to explosive, pressure-cooker energies which need to be released. 

 We saw  in NJ that an explosion and fire at the Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown left 8 people hurt today.   
The facts: "an explosion happened during maintenance work on a 35-foot utility vessel in one of the buildings along the waterfront around 9 a.m."  At that time, Virgo was rising @ 29 degrees 55 minutes with this Sabian Symbol - "Having an urgent task to complete, a person doesn't look to any distractions." This symbol tells of a single-minded will or pushing thru with work but with Venus intercepted in the first in Libra opposing Uranus in Aries (sudden event dealing with the military) and part of a Grand Cardinal Cross where Pluto is at Ground Zero at the Weapons Station opposing Jupiter at the Mid-Heaven it appears that
some kind of welding accident took place or a propane tank exploded. The blast blew a hole through the roof of the building.

Regarding the adolescent and dangerous side of this Full Moon. 
First In Georgia a teen was in custody Tuesday, accused of firing shots from an assault rifle
In fact the suspect, was a  19-year-old man with no clear ties to the school, who fired at least a half-dozen shots with an assault rifle...
Even more unfortunate the tragic and senseless killing of an Aussie baseball player by Oklahoma teens really caught us off guard.  Although the murder of Christopher Lane occurred on Friday, August 17th. the teenagers were charged today. Two of the teens - age 15 and 16 - were charged with first-degree murder  ordered held without bond. The 17-year-old was charged as an accessory; his bail was set at $1 million.

No matter how much denial is embraced the illusion of control will fall apart making it almost impossible to  handle the most chaotic and anarchistic forces spilling over everywhere.
Speaking of rebellion from the states-right point of view it appears that North Coloradans have voted to on secession and becoming a 51st state.
Per the article in RT.com - "The Weld County commissioners on Monday voted to add the 51^ststate initiative to the ballot this November."

The Roar gets Louder, Bigger and Hotter with the Leo New Moon

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This is not your average ordinary Leo New Moon even though there will be plenty of entertainment and game playing. This lunation starts a period of time which peaks around August 20th..21st with the Aquarian Full Moon and a Jupiter-Uranus square. First of all Sun-Moon and Vesta are conjunct @ 2:51 PM PDT which adds a tremendous power, will and focus to the fixed energies of Leo. Now add Ceres and a generosity or spirit prevails along with awesome theater. These are qualities that no no other sign can match in magnitude! Leo does everything in a big way... Also Leo will be on top, dominating in personal relationships per an opposition to Juno in Aquarius 
The independence of Juno in Aquarius will also lead to role reversals and some conflicts as the days move swiftly, louder and power burns absolutely

Even before this highly flammable New Moon started, we saw fires burning globally not just on the West Coast... Per the Leo transits TSQ the nodes, there is a sense of destiny in the flames. last weekend up and down the West Coast - like in Southern Oregon where: The Big Windy Complex Fire Threatened to Cross a River
then this large fire claimed one of the firefighters on near this moon
Down in Southern California, aligned with this dangerous new moon Big Fire Burns in Riverside County
State fire spokeswoman Julie Hutchinson says the wildfire near Banning was blocking the highway escape route of some residents who have been told to shelter in place. Deputies who were trying to help them evacuate were also forced to remain.
Update: Nairobi airport closes as fire crews tackle blaze A huge fire has ravaged the main international airport in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.
 
The Leo New Moon occurred on Tuesday, August 6th. @ 14 degrees 34 minutes Leo which translates to the 15th. Degree known by traditional astrologers as a highly critical degree "supposedly" found in the chart of serial killers and major criminals I am not buying that but I will see in prediction it is a time of caution. Yes the 15th degree of Leo also has a dramatic Sabian Symbol "A pageant movng along a street packed with people." With celebratory Leo leading, this relates to mass events, festivals, when people gather to display their wares and identities traffic will closed down with pedestrians ruling the parade. Expect some rather ostentatious displays egocentric actions and closing off some areas of lives. On the negative side: many people will feel cramped and claustrophobic or being shut in with no escape Today's New Moon also opens up those shadowy issues to the light since the Sun-Moon are TSQ the Moon's Nodes of destiny in Scorpio and Taurus and also oppose Juno in progressive and radically independent Aquarius. Let;s take a quick view of the New Moon over San Francisco set for 2:50:59 PM PDT Secretive Scorpio is rising with a large emphasis on both rulers Mars and Pluto. Mars is transiting near Jupiter and Pallas in the 8th house of Scorpio on the West Coast and in orb of the chaotic TSQ with Uranus and Pluto. Sitting at the top of the chart are the Leo powerhouse which forms a Fixed Grand Cross including the Nodes of Destiny and Juno. In the chart below it is the adaptive, common houses - IE the Mutable Quadruplicity: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces; super flexible but vacillating. This includes 9th for Leo planets/asteroids, 3rd. where Juno is posited for more independent communications. (Bottom line people are fed up with the old school media giants - and guys like tech billionaire Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post.) Then we see Scorpio in the 12th dealing with prisoners. And then in the 6th. we got Taurus. Those of the Mutable Quadruplicity: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces; said to be flexible but vacillating.

This theatrical Leo Moon is a time of the new, creative and always entertaining so let's look back at a great performance dealing with a natural substance that never should have been made illegal in the first place. If you are not familiar with Bill Hicks ((December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994),
after watching this you may wish he was still alive and doing his brand of amazing satire.
No Bill was not a Leo but he had Mars-Sun-Mercury all conjunct in fiery Sagittarius
giving him the ability to use wit in a "creative/dark and magical" way.  Like any fire sign he like to shock but was quite self-effacing and able to  to discuss
shadow issues around society, religion, politics, philosophy, and his own embarassing personal crap.  The title of the video is relevant to today's shifting stance on using natures perfect remedies in an imperfect world. Let's hear the roar as cannabis is once again vindicated if not legalized by 2014. 


So back to the Newest Leo Moon where the Sun is exalted in the royal and Leonine sign It appears that something "flipping big' is about to happen on our local Sun, the source of light and life here on earth. The Sun's In fact this will be the mid-point of Solar Cycle 24, indicated that Solar Maxium is Here.
There is another outer-space drama coming your way incoming - Believe it or Not! Could we be talking super exaggeration like Mr. Big Stuff Jupiter currently translating the ongoing tumult of Pluto-Uranus? Or is it Mars moving into a close square with asteroid Nemisis (that should give you a clue)
First an audio file from blog talk radio here
and conversation via Veritas Radio. .


 Another more benign sky drama comes from the annual Perseid Meteor shower which is quite spectacular every August.
No matter where you live worldwide, the 2013 Perseid meteor shower will probably be at its best on the nights of August 11-12 and/or August 12-13. Try the nights before and after that, too. Before dawn viewing is best. From northerly latitudes, you often see 50 or more meteors per hour, and from southerly latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere

Again it is best to temper your doom with a bit of Leo Joy and Vitality and live for today. 

Exotic Flowers Bloom on the Full Thunder Moon in Aquarius

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In my last entry regarding the New Moon in Cancer on July 8th. I spoke of the symbolism intimated by the Sabian Symbol for 17 degrees Cancer. In fact the Sun-Moon were together @ 16 degrees 17 minutes Cancer with this Sabian - "The seed grows into knowledge and life." The primary idea being that this tender seed ready to sprout needed nurturing and caring in order to overcome the obstacles and  roadblocks via transits like the last Mercury retrograde period which ended on July 20th. We all have a lot to learn/model from the tenacity and persistence of Cancer along with the protective nature of this sign.  As the torch is passed tomorrow, so to speak from Sun in Cancer to Leo, the radiant, can feel an intriguingly unusual or difference as the moon becomes full.  Metaphorically the petals of the flowers are opening in mysterious ways  majestic ways. There are sensitive emotional tones that are emanating from the alignments with the more mystical Grand Water Trines. These trines depending on the moon sing will  involve these primary players  Jupiter-Mars-Mercury (Cancer) to Neptune(Pisces) and in another 120 degree angle to Saturn (Scorpio).  On this lunation with Venus entering Virgo the Grand Earth Trines which will reach a peak on July 29th. (We will discuss the  Star of David alignments which have been happening from 1990 and terminate in  2013 in another report.)



As we approach tomorrow's expansive, loud, dramatic time of culmination for the growing seed, we should visit Native American tradition once again to elucidate the meanings of this Full Moon. Native American's called this the Full Thunder Moon and the Full Buck Moon. They were referring to a time of year when thunderstorms came thru the mountains. It was also a time when new antlers were pushing out of the foreheads young buck deer. I expect that with this always surprising Aquarian Full Moon exact @ 11:15 AM PDT or 2:15 PM EDT, there will be both literal and metaphorical thunder storms replete with flashes of lightening.  REMEMBER: this is the first of two amazing Full Moon's in Aquarius this year, the second one occurs on August 20th. @ 6:45 PM which qualifies
as a Blue Moon.  I will have much more to say about the second Full Moon which is in an out of sign conjunction with Neptune @ 28 degrees 11 minutes Aquarius. Sabian Symbol for the second Full Moon at 29 degrees Aquarius - "A butterfly emerging from a chrysalis."  The 2nd Full Moon will be much more of a crossroads for humanity's evolution.

 Before the moon is full, there are equally powerful shifts starting right after midnight here on the West Coast. Optimism, courage, confidence deeper convictions and lots of risk-taking will mark the start of the day as Mars conjuncts Jupiter @ 12:35 AM. The warrior and athlete, represented Mars in positive aspect to Jupiter, continue to spotlight outdoor activities, new sports heroes, older ideas disguised as new initiatives, grand speculations, enterprise, and impulsive judgments could prove to be satisfying, successful and opportunistic  while highly dangerous and unstable. I say dangerous because both Mars-Jupiter are opposing Pluto (the Lord of Destruction and Debt.) and TSQ Uranus, the shocker in chaotic Aries. There was of course a similar Pluto-Uranus square from 1931 to 1934 during the "great depression." Back in the early 30's Neptune was also in a mutable sign Virgo while Saturn was transiting in super-restrictive Capricorn to TSQ both of those outer planets Obviously the Detroit bankruptcy is the most publicized poster child for our current transits and will have long lasting effects for retirees. Then the Goddess of love, romance and fashion Venus moves into more committed and detailed Virgo @ 5:41 AM Venus will stay in the service-oriented sign of the Virgin till August 16th. Venus is also conjunct Regulus, the heart of the Leo constellation adding creativity and a search for perfection which can lead to honors and success.

The next movement comes from the radiant Sun moving into proud, creative, fun and ego-oriented Leo @ 8:56 AM and will remain there till August 22nd. The excitement level and chance of fiery action will increase exponentially with the Sun joining Vesta and Ceres and trine Uranus in Aries.   So the stage is set as the moon enters rebellious innovative and contrarian Aquarius @ 11:07 AM just a few minutes before the Full Moon.Some of the challenges from this bright full moon will be felt in the evening as the Moon in Aquarius squares Saturn in Scorpio 7:02 PM.on the West Coast and 10:02 PM on the East.

 Below is a chart set for the Full Moon over Washington, DC @ 2:15 PM EDT which has Scorpio rising @ 8 degrees with Saturn following. The Sabian for this rising degree "The silvery moon shining across the beautiful gem of a lake." holds deeper meanings regarding the reflections generated by water and the Grand Water trines which can make it difficult for some to distinguish reality from dreams and intuition. Rulers of this Scorpio ascendant chart, Mars and Pluto as I said are in opposition from the 9th. and 3rd. house respectively. With Mars in the 9th house there could be fanaticism, militancy and even persecution of others of opposite beliefs. Since Mars now in the sign of the Crab is still out of bounds by declination, there will we extreme activity on many levels from sports to domestic violence to heroic efforts involving care and empathy. Pluto in the 3rd. house can relate to persuasion, propaganda, research and demagoguery. Mercury is also in a conjunction to fixed star Sirius, the scorcher  found in the constellation, Canis Major. When the winged messenger meets Sirius, the mundane becomes sacred or magical.. Language is enhanced as are mass communications when these two get together. Also since Mercury is still in orb of a square to Uranus in the sixth, relates to sudden./unexpected accidents like the mother who fell off the roller coaster at six flags on Friday. and Mercury ruler of the 3rd. house of all forms of transport including trains - expect even more high profile literal train wrecks-derailments. Notice that the N. Node in Scorpio is opposing S. Node in Taurus conjunct asteroid Hygeia (health issues) forming one arm of a Fixed Cross. The other arm has asteroid Ceres in super-expressive Leo, relating to  pride while  making a unique impression. Ceres opposes Juno in Aquarius reflecting new societal relationships in the home (4th. house) and the folk soul of the nation. We are talking about  revolutionary interactions whether gay or straight. So this part of the fixed cross adds to  the conflict about children or progeny.

Staying in theme of the kingly Leo Sun stimulated by the Aquarian Moon, look no further at the UK and the royal family.

My guess is that  Duchess of Cambridge will be giving  birth to a child with Leo Sun and Moon in Aquarius. And it will happen  in the next couple of days. Kate Middleton (born Jan. 9, 1982) will have tomorrow's Full Moon crossing her own Mercury-Venus in Aquarius adding to the surprise factor. More importantly transiting Uranus and Mars will be TSQ Kate's natal Mars in Libra
which is more than enough reason for her to seek protection.  The question is will Kate have the royal baby at St. Mary's Hospital, next to Paddington Station in London where the media horde is camping out? Or will the imperial successor be born at Berkshire Hospital in Reading where her parents' reside Berkshire?   Looking below at a chart set for London with the Full Moon @ 6:15 PM with Capricorn rising and the chart's ruler Saturn now in secretive Scorpio at Mid-Heaven, don't count on first impressions. Uranus is positioned in the 3rd. house of the news media and intercepted so expect the unexpected. Also Venus is in the 8th in this chart adding to a sense of the mystical and even macabre.  Venus opposes Neptune relating to intoxication, deception, eroticism and even bitter disillusionment - expect more abdications and resignations along with scandals.  Since Capricorn is rising and Pluto is in the first house, I would expect a major financial disgrace to hit the news. We might even expect a rumor something about a high profile family which offends  the moral sensibilities of London society. 

A New Moon in Cancer on July 8th. the Seed Germinates and Grows

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Gemini New Moon Revisited - A Litany of Secrets and Lies Revealed

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With just a little over 24 hours till the Solstice begins and the Sun enters Cancer for the Pacific Time Zone (June 20th @ 10:04 PM) it seemed like I should make mention of the last new moon in Gemini. Gemini is not a sign known to keep a secret being the consummate communicator. Speaking of Geminis and their verbal swords and mercurial wit magnified with today's Sun-Jupiter conjunction in the sign of the Twins, we should expect some mutability mixed with the unpredictable. One thing is for sure expect an an excessive need for approval and attention as the Jupiter Gemini transits end on June 25th. Regarding attention and the distraction-oriented mass media like MSNBC getting their due. Brand used his natal Mars/Jupiter in Aries to not mince words and cut thru their bullshit. Russell Brand (born June 4, 1976) a sharp witted Gemini with Sun-Juno-Mercury in the sign of the highly verbal and satirical Twins In fact comedian Brand added clarity when he showed how the mainstream media manipulates the words of people in order to construct a particular agenda. Per the article below: "He said that mass media was an operation in changing information "so it suits a particular agenda" and that MSM viewers were being manipulated."
Russell Brand shatters hypnosis of mainstream media with hilarious, high-IQ domination of dumbfounded MSNBC hosts
Last week we saw another Gemini Edward Snowden

who made the real imp;act right near the New Moon. Snowden born with Sun @ 29th degree -N. Node-Mars all in Gemini, the most loquacious of signs
and in a Grand Trine with Pluto-Saturn in justice oriented Libra
trine asteroid Ceres in Aquarius which of course follows the beat of a different drummer
and with contacts to Pluto-Saturn-Mars adds major transformation, structure and courage to a Light being shined on a dangerous secretive program like Prism. Ed Snowden's chart below shows a predominance of air and fire signs relating to action performed for ideals:

Since the subject of sacrificing freedom and privacy (Uranus in Aries square Mercury/Venus in Cancer) for security and illusion via surveillance (Saturn in Scorpio trine Neptune) will be dominating much of the week. Visit this article for more about PRISM
PRISM: Big Brother Government is Now in the Open

Weather Anomalies right after the New Moon - Derechos Just as I mentioned last year in my blog entry on June 30, 2012 - Derechos are coming big time!
Now with the Mars/Jupiter transits in Gemini - the Potential for Derechos! Severe Storms, Derecho Risk Rapid City to Chicago There is a likelihood of severe thunderstorms featuring damaging winds, hail and flash flooding from South Dakota to Illinois, Pennsylvania and West Virginia from Tuesday night to Wednesday night. Part of this area could be hit by an intense thunderstorm complex, known as a derecho. Looking back to June 8th - A Big Day All Around with the Gemini New Moon Especially for Siblings, Doubles, Twins, Ideas, Verbal Gifts and Split Personalities who Revel on the Gemini New Moon. The new moon in Gemini happened @ 8:56 AM PDT or 11:56 AM EDT The chart below is set for Washington, DC with Virgo rising thus the ruler Mercury now in sensitive but slightly hysterical Cancer sits in the 11th house of large groups. While Pallas and Mars are conjunct at Mid-Heaven closely square the Ascendant relating to confusion and frustrations. Of course with Pallas in Gemin near Mars there is an emphasis on the written/spoken word and neuro-linguistic programming all steeped in paradox.

The New Moon occured @ 18 degrees 01 minute Gemini with the Sabian Symbol - "A large archaic volume read with the aid of a magnifying glass." This Sabian Symbol adds a connection to the mythic and archtypical realms along with reliving past events. This New Moon tends to have dual effects a time when we need to bring light to dark places by using our intuition and hunches. New Moons are always indicative of a time when new events, ideas and discoveries come into being and this lunation is no exception Many of the discoveries and news reflecting the Gemini transits will be shocking to say the least. Especially since Gemini is not a sign to keep a secrets under pressure plus with Mercury in Privacy Oriented Cancer TSQ Pluto and Uranus. From here on out everything seems to be unraveling rather quickly. Stay tuned for the Massive Full Moon on June 23rd.

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius - Full Flower Moon Rocks

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May 24th.. after Monday's exact Uranus-Pluto SQ comes the third eclipse since April 25th. Scorpio Lunar Eclipse. This one is the most Powerful
In my latest blog entry I spoke of the third passage Uranus-Pluto waxing square
Still Under the Influence of the Waxing Uranus-Pluto Square 5-20-2013 With the 3rd. Eclipse at 9:25 PM PDT May 24th. or 4:25 PM UT Uranus representing sudden, unexpected and explosive energies and in Mars ruled Aries will shock still within orb of conflicting 90 degree angle to the Lord of Destruction and Transformation Pluto in structural Capricorn, events like the collapse of
In SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. — The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon collapsed Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water shortly after 7 p.m.
I-5 Skagit River Bridge collapses; people, vehicles in water Back to this Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius Looking ahead to Friday, May 24thwhich marks the "epic eclipse day for the West Coast of the USA" The eclipse occurs @ 9:25 PM PD Twith Moon in early Sagittarius. Actually the image below show's moon's hourly motion across the Earth's shadow in the constellation of Scorpius In fact the moon conjuncts the Fixed Star, Acrab a pale white and lilac star found in the head head of the Scorpion. Graffias, was a title for this star Acrab, said to be related to the Greek Grapsaios signifies "Crab," it may be that here lies the origin of the title, for it is well known that the ideas and words for crab and scorpion were almost interchangeable in early days, from the belief that the latter creature was generated from the former. According to Robson and Ptolemy, Acrab has the nature of Mars and Saturn; and, to Alvidas, of Jupiter in square to Saturn and the Moon. Acrad is said cause extreme malevolence, mercilessness, fiendishness, repulsiveness, malice, theft, crime, pestilence, and contagious diseases A chart set for San Francisco @ 9:25 PM PDT has Sagittarius rising @ 19 degrees near fixed star Grafias Grafias is situated in the tail of the Scorpion. In reference to the tail of Scorpius, [Manilius, Astronomica, 1st century AD, p.239-240]. says that "By virtue of his tail armed with its powerful sting, wherewith, when conducting the Sun's chariot through his sign, he cleaves the soil and sows seed in the furrow, the Scorpion creates natures ardent for war and active service, and a spirit which rejoices in plenteous bloodshed and in carnage more than in plunder. " Sounds like the mercenary spirit in places from Syria to the Congo to Iraq. More importantly the most angular star being the Phoenix Light - Ankaa - On Nadir orb 00 mins 01 secs - A resilience to life's ups and down Heliacal Rising Star is Menkar - bright orange star in the open jaw of the Whale/Sea Monster CETUS. The nature of Menkar per Ptolemy or Robson is either like Mars or Saturn and causes disease, disgrace, ruin, injury from beasts, sickness, and loss of fortune According to Robson: When Menkar is rising, legacies and inheritances attended by much evil. Heliacal Setting Star is Zuben Eschamali is a pale emerald star marking the Northern Scale of Libra. Usually Zuben is seeking to influence society from a position of power. This star is known to for mutually beneficial relationships This is a positive star which Alvidas likens it to Mars in sextile to Jupiter. It gives good fortune, high ambition, beneficence, honor, riches, and permanent happiness. Antares is rising with the Sun. Antares is called "the Heart of the Scorpion". Antares is a red binary star, fiery red and emerald green, near the center of the constellation Scorpius. Antares is also one of the Archangel Stars. Oriel is the Archangel (Antares) and Watcher of the West. Robson takes us down the darker path with this description of Antares with the Sun - "Pretended religion (relating to the Priest Moon), insincere, honor and riches ending in disgrace and ruin, military preferment, danger of treachery, violence committed or suffered, fevers and sickness, injuries to the right eye, violent death." Sounds like what is happening at the District of Criminals as lawmakers are corrupted every day. There will be building tension and a super charged drama as the Scorpio Mooon Opposes Mars in latter degrees of Taurus @ 6:55 AM This transit will coincide with stressful conditions, quick responses, and competitive reactions. We will start feeling the shifts which will raise challenges to cooperation starting on Wednesday May 22nd. Best to focus on home improvement and onstructive projects which will channel negative energies. On a highly positive note the muse shines with new artistic, verbal, musical and literary dimensions are added with Mercury in Gemini conjunct Venus @ 4:54 PM. An excellent transit to bolster all types of communications, conversations, social interactions along with creative endeavors. Then the mega event of the day: A Partial Lunar Elipse occurs on May 24th @ 9:25 PM for the West Coast and 12:25 AM on May 25th. for the East Coast. This is the second of three lunar eclipses in 2013 with the first one exploding on April 25th in Scorpio. This eclipse visually imperceptible due to the small entry into the penumbral shadow.Visibility for this short-lived eclipse with a total of 34 minutes is covered in the Map below includes all of North and South America, Western Africa and most of Europe. This eclipse like the two preceding is part Saros Series 15 South aka Saros series nr 150, which is composed of 71 eclipses and will last until 30 June 3275. As we know this eclipse series involves a situation which has been ongoing and languishing for a while. A situation which will suddenly clear up. In the process of this major resolution there will be a collective sense of loss and grief. The Moon will be Full @ 4 degrees 8 minutes of Sagittarius with the Sabian Symbol: "An old owl up in a tree." The Sun @ 4 degrees 8 minutes Gemini with an appropriate Sabian Symbol: "A radical magazine displays a sensational cover." More than ever we need to look at Jupiter, the law giver, Zeus, the Thunder-God ruler of the Sagittarius Moon will be expanding hype. Jupiter in detriment in Gemini, which symbolizes hoaxes, fraudulent actions, rudeness, carelessness and ignorance. Jupiter is conjunct Mercury, ruler of Gemini. Mercury is the trickster, adding his weight to any of the planets he is closely connected. Another significant, intense and passionately obsessive force is that Mars at the latter degrees of Taurus conjuncts the Medusa Star Algol. Heads will continue to roll literally. Right after the eclipse more confusion and weirdness can ensue along with temporary uncertainty, the Sagittarius Moon makes a confusing Square to Neptune @ 11:19 PM. Moon-Neptune in hard aspect reflects perceptions that are altered, leading to misunderstandings. Imagination, escapism, and gullibility are factors to contend with. It will be obvious that this eclipse dubbed by Native American's the Flower Moon is connected with an abundance or seismic activity is at a record pace. Quakes Increase: On the West Coast a trigger quake measuring 5.7 on the Richter Scale sets off hundreds of after shocks. More on the EQ SWARM near Greenville, CA located 43km (27mi) SW of Susanville, California
In the Mt. Lassen Area where an intitial Magnitude 5.7 quake struck. 11km WNW of Greenville, California
on Thursday Evening @ 8:47:08 PM when Sagittarius was rising opposing those Gemini planets and setting off numerous smaller quakes with up to 24 after shocks! A lot of aftershocks ratteled the area in the last hours. Some of them stronger than M 4. It is expected that more of them will occur in the coming days and weeks. Today’s quake was the strongest in this part of California for nearly 63 years.
Then a Monster, Deep Magnitude 8.3 Quake strikes in the - Sea of Okhotsk at 374 miles deep.
The Kuril-Kamchatka arc extends approximately 2,100 km from Hokkaido, Japan, along the Kuril Islands and the Pacific coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula to its intersection with the Aleutian arc near the Commander Islands, Russia. It marks the region where the Pacific plate subducts into the mantle beneath the Okhotsk microplate, part of the larger North America plate.
And into May 24th. another strong, deep quake in the Kuril-Kachatka region this time a Magnitude 6.8 Tremor
Also Earlier today:
May 23rd. Mega Quake 282km (175mi) SW of Vaini, Tonga!
Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes in sea off Tonga: USGS
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center on its website said that no "destructive Pacific-wide tsunami" was expected.
Per USGS
The quakes keep coming off Tonga - another here.
A Magnitude 6.3 hits - 84km NW of Nuku`alofa, Tonga Looking ahead, beyond this eclipse notice with all the Scorpio and Taurus/Gemini transits including the Sun, Pallas and Mars all have or are touching Alcyone and Algol, we see even more tremendous forces are being unleashed! On May 23rd. Pallas Athene in the earthiest and sensual signs Taurus was conjunct the Demon/Medusa Star, Algol On May 24th. for this Mega-Lunar Eclipse - Algol is conjunct Mars! Algol relates to obsession and passion where attacks can result in be headings/violence. Per this weeks escalating tension from the Shocking and vicious attack in London on a soldier Algol is of course found in the constellation Perseus is carrying the head of Medusa where Algol the Demon Star shines from her head. In Greek mythology Perseus undertook a mission to kill the Gorgon Medusa, the snake-haired monster who had the power of turning anyone who looked at her into stone. While another star Aldebaran, the pale rose star marking the right eye of the Bull
With Mercury (per Robson) - "Affects the health and domestic affairs, prominence through mercurial matters, offers material gain, and the beginnings of new political undertakings."
Aldebaran (now around 10 degrees Gemini) is known to both offer great honors and incite wars.
Since Mars will conjunct Aldebaran around June 14th. With Alcyone alone now around 2 degrees Gemini touching the Sun on Monday and relating to the deaths of a great number of people and potentially deadly fires. Some interpretations of these stars in Gemini via the mundane representations could mean Wars, incest, immorality, death of young people, abortive births, famine, storms and death of birds.
If in the east, trouble to kings, and, if in the west, rain and floods.