All About Astrology

Today’s strongest aspects for the collective:

Sun in strong opposition with Jupiter

The planetary energies are polarized; outer events stimulate their interaction; integration is the challenge.

The Sun is the planet of vitality and Jupiter is the planet of expansion and good fortune. With the Sun square or opposite Jupiter there's a light shining on abundance and opportunity. It is such an optimistic time that it is possible to overdo in the enthusiasm of the moment. For best results, temper your buoyancy with caution.

Aspect details: Sun in strong opposition (within 0.7 degrees) with Jupiter.

Moon in strong trine with Venus

Apparent Motion: Retrograde, Shadow & Direct

Direct Motion

The normal motion of a planet. The Sun and Moon are always in Direct motion. All the other planets can move in retrograde motion at times.

Retrograde Motion

A planet moves backwards through the Zodiac in its Geocentric position - as seen from the earth. For the personal planets, Mercury, Venus and Mars, this happens rarely in terms of total duration. For Mars this type of motion occurs once every two years or so, and lasts about eight weeks. Venus is retrograde - like Mars - about every two years, but for only about six weeks. The outer planets beyond Mars go into retrograde motion for about 5 months of every year. Astrologers interpret transiting personal retrograde planets as more inner directed. Transiting Mars retrograde inhibits direct action. When Venus is retrograde we might expect relationships with other people to operate on…