Rhode Island State Primary

The Rhode Island State Primary elections take place on September 9, 2014.  This is the all important day when the public decides which candidate from each party will stand for that party in the November elections. This year there are four running on the Democrat side and two on the Republican side.  A look at the planetary positions on that day provides a clue to the outcome.

The Moon in mundane astrology, the astrology of world events, rules the public, public opinion and the overall mood of the public.  As the polls open Moon travels through late Pisces.  Folks are sensitive, intuitive and not often clear under this Moon.  This Moon is great for artists as it fuels the imagination.  Issues can be clouded while Moon moves through Pisces.  Moon goes Void of Course at 3:09 PM, meaning it makes its last aspect to another planet before moving into a new sign.  This period is a time of uncertainty.  Things begun now don’t turn out as expected. At 7:33 PM the Moon moves into action orientated Aries.  People want to move and are prone to impulsive action while Moon is in Aries.

Mercury which rules the vote and the voting process is in Libra that day. At 6:39 PM Mercury makes an all important aspect to Pluto in Capricorn.  Pluto is all about power and control.  A slow mover; aspects to it generate large groups of people.  The indication here is a much larger turnout than expected. This also marks a turning point in the day reinforced by the Moon at the critical 29^th degree.

Also  on September 9^th Mars and Saturn, the two bad guys of the Zodiac are in a wide conjunction in Scorpio.  Mars energy often brings trouble and strife. Saturn wants to maintain order and keep everyone on the straight and narrow. This Mars at 27 Scorpio impacts all the Democratic candidates, three of the Democratic candidates have their Sun posited between 24-26 of the fixed signs, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio. The fourth candidate has Mars in Leo on those degrees.

When all is said and done, the big deal of the day is that Mercury/Pluto square.  Mercury in Libra talks sweet and politely but when joined with Pluto the gloves come off and the talk gets down and dirty. This is an aspect of mental intensity, persuasive speech and arguments that range from passive to aggressive.  It’s best not to talk politics with strangers because folks take it personal if you disagree with them.

The planetary aspects are unsettling that day. All the candidates are impacted both positively and negatively so it is a difficult call.  Surprise and the unexpected are key words for this day. Leading up to the primary things will get ugly.  Politicians beware; the public has had it with ugly.

Full Moon - Super Moon

Sunday’s Full Moon with Moon in Aquarius and Sun in Leo is called a Super Moon because the Moon is at its closest point to the Earth.  On the Eastern Seaboard of the United States this Full Moon occurs at 2:08 PM in the afternoon.  So as the Moon rises in the evening technically easterners will be seeing a waning Gibbous Moon.  Not to worry, it will be big enough and will still look like a Full Moon.

This Full Moon sets the tone for the upcoming week. Moon in Aquarius demands freedom. Freedom to come and go as one pleases, freedom of thoughts and ideas and the freedom to simply be. This Full Moon brings to fruition the seeds planted at the New Moon of July 26, 2014.  That was a Leo Moon with some stressful aspects in the New Moon chart.  A look at the headlines reflects the planetary lineup.  Political battles have been heating up and this past week things got a bit rough. 

A Full Moon across the Leo/Aquarius dynamic pits the ruling class against the working class.  Leo can personify the benevolent leader or on a less positive side a leader who is focused on self rather than the good of the public.  Most fall somewhere in between.  Aquarius represents humanity and the brotherhood of man.  The downside is the rabble rousing revolutionary who makes revolution simply to create disruption.  Once again, most fall somewhere in between.

As the Moon wanes this week there will be a couple of planetary shifts. The first is Venus’ entry into Leo early Tuesday morning.  Venus in Leo wants to have fun. Social life takes on more importance.  Everybody’s inner child wants to come out and play.

Wednesday morning Moon enters impulsive Aries bringing out folks competitive side. Over the next couple of days Moon will trigger the ongoing Uranus/Pluto square.  Expect some fireworks as the week winds down.  Things are sure to heat up politically along with weather and other upheavals of nature.

Early Friday morning Mars in Scorpio, locked and loaded stretches a hand out across the Zodiac to Pluto in Capricorn.  The aspect between these two is a positive connection but the energy represented by Mars and Pluto is not always so positive. Mars is the warrior and the bringer of strife. Pluto brings transformation but something has to go first so often Pluto is perceived as a destroyer.  This joining of forces speaks of purification, purging and the desire to change.  On the upside there can be a sharing of resources and territory.

At midday on Friday Mercury slides home to Virgo.  Mercury gets very practical here. News and information tend to be more factual and detailed now.  Hyperbole is recognized for what it is, a load of bullshit.  Folks tend to look at things with a critical eye. 

As the weekend begins Moon moves into Taurus and stubborn becomes the key word.  Fine dining and shopping make folks happy. A good weekend to spend on something that will make you feel good, something you can touch, something sensual. Enjoy!