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Current Aspects
February 17 to 24, 2012

all interpretations written & copyrighted by Jenny Yates

What aspects are affecting us all these days?

Check to see if these aspects are happening at the same degrees as any of the planets
in your birth chart. If they are, you will be more strongly affected.

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October 24 to
November 18
Mercury conjunct
Venus

December 7 to March 2
Saturn trine Neptune

Saturn trine Neptune
(27-29 Libra/Aquarius)

This is a time when it’s easier to realize
your ideals. Saturn in Libra gives a
strong sense of justice and equality,
and the trine to Neptune takes this up
to a whole higher level. You want to
promote a more ethical world because
it’s the right thing to do, and you are
willing to take responsibility for what’s
right. But you can also imagine the
sweetness and joy of a world in which
universal peace and trust prevail.

This transit brings together the world of
form and the world of imagination, in an
inspired and productive way. Neptune
is the planet that gives you a sense of
cosmic connection, but it’s often very
ungrounded. Saturn provides the
grounding, as it gives the ability to work
within definite structures. And so you
spend a lot of time working out the fine
points, figuring out ways to make things
stable, but you also hold on to a sense
of transcendence.

This is an especially good transit for
spiritual and social work, but it’s good
for attaining personal goals as well.
Saturn in Libra ensures that it will be a
balanced process, fair to all who are
involved, and sometimes that means it
will take a little longer. But the results
will be solid and long-lasting. It’s
especially good for goals having to do
with accumulating knowledge, creating
art, or building strong relationships.

This is noticeable December 7 to
March 2, but it’s never exact.

February 15 to 17
Mercury sextile Jupiter

February 14 to 17
Venus square Pluto

February 17 to 21
Sun conjunct Neptune

February 16 to 20
Sun trine Saturn

February 17 to 20
Mercury sextile Pluto

Venus square Pluto
(8 Aries/Capricorn)

This gives more intensity to
relationships, and it can mean some
really deep and meaningful
connections. At the same time, there
can be difficulties around excess,
phobias, over-reactions, sexual
energy, and boundary issues. It’s not
always easy to know when to hold
back, when to give another person
(or yourself) some extra room.

Anytime that Pluto’s involved, there’s
a potential for transformation. And
with Venus in Aries, the sign of new
beginnings, you may be ready to turn
the page, to enter a new phase in
your relationships. Because there’s a
lot at stake, some trust issues could
be involved.

Artistic work can take new and more
profound directions. But there’s also
a danger of being a bit obsessive
about it. Watch out for also for a
tendency to overdramatize things,
and don’t throw your life’s work into
the fireplace in a fit of despondency.

This is noticeable February 14 to
17.

It's exact
in NYC: Weds, Feb 15, 1:32 pm
in Vancouver: Weds, Feb 15,
10:32 am
in London: Weds, Feb 15, 6:32 pm
in Berlin: Weds, Feb 15, 7:32 pm
in Sydney: Thurs, Feb 16, 5:32 am

Mercury sextile Jupiter
(4 Pisces/Taurus)

This is an expansive, cheerful aspect.
It lends itself to travel, adventure,
promises, plans, and hyperbole.
Mercury in Pisces has a vast
imagination, and the sextile to Jupiter
moves it to roam even further afield.
So you can have some wonderful
ideas during this transit, and with
Jupiter in the practical earth sign
Taurus, some of them may even work
out. Some of them could bring you
some income!

This aspect is excellent for
communication, since it gives a
general willingness both to teach and
to learn. Everyone has a lot to say
during this transit, and so some
usually quiet voices can make really
valuable contributions. People are
more philosophically inclined, more
likely to bond over their ideals, beliefs,
and social stances.

It’s also a time of general optimism,
and this tends to attract positive
outcomes. It’s good for community
activism and all group processes,
adding a certain amount of luck and
protection to all concerned.

This is noticeable February 15 to
17.

It's exact
in NYC: Thurs, Feb 16, 11:07 am
in Vancouver: Thurs, Feb 16,
8:07 am
in London: Thurs, Feb 16, 4:07 pm
in Berlin: Thurs, Feb 16, 5:07 pm
in Sydney: Fri, Feb 17, 3:07 am

Sun trine Saturn
(29 Aquarius/Libra)

This aspect gives a more serious,
responsible mien to everything. It’s a
productive time, and the emphasis is
on work.

There’s a sense that something is
ending, and now is the time to tie up all
the loose ends, and to bid farewell to
the situation that has been taking your
attention lately. You can polish things
up, get all concerned to sign off, and
bring some project to a successful
conclusion.

This is a good transit for relationships.
Everyone is more idealistic, but also
quite willing to apply that idealism to
real-life situations. People are willing
to consider alternate opinions and
perspectives, and to opt for just and
balanced solutions. The spirit of
compromise is alive, and so love,
friendship and social connections run
more smoothly.

This is noticeable February 16 to
20.

It's exact
in NYC: Sat, Feb 18, 11:02 am
in Vancouver: Sat, Feb 18, 8:02 am
in London: Sat, Feb 18, 4:02 pm
in Berlin: Sat, Feb 18, 5:02 pm
in Sydney: Sun, Feb 19, 3:02 am

Mercury sextile Pluto
(8 Pisces/Capricorn)

This transit makes for deeper and
more intense ideas. People are more
willing to see to the bottom of every
situation, to notice the fleeting
shadows that usually escape their
attention, to address issues that they
usually shy away from. It’s also a time
of heightened self-awareness, when
people come into contact with their
own hidden strengths and resources.

Communication can be very
meaningful under this influence. Some
probing questions can be asked and
answered, and people can reveal
things that they usually don’t reveal
about themselves. And so folks may
understand each other better. We all
have demons, and frequently they’re
the same demons.

This is a good time for spiritual work. It’
s also a good time to make any
decisions that you’ve been avoiding.
You see the ways that you’re
connected to everything and
everybody else, but you’re also very
aware of what is yours to do.

This is noticeable February 17 to
20.

It's exact
in NYC: Sat, Feb 18, 4:23 pm
in Vancouver: Sat, Feb 18, 1:23 pm
in London: Sat, Feb 18, 9:23 pm
in Berlin: Sat, Feb 18, 10:23 pm
in Sydney: Sun, Feb 19, 8:23 am

Sun conjunct Neptune
(0 Pisces)

This is a strong spiritual transit,
especially in Pisces. It’s a time
when you are conscious of your
connection to universal energy, and
you can do a lot with this. You can
travel to imaginary realms, and
bring back amazing ideas. You can
quiet your mind, and find the
solutions to problems that have
troubled you. You are more
intuitive, more willing to listen to
your own deep self as well as to
other people.

It’s a great transit for artists of all
kinds – poets, painters, musicians,
playwrights, photographers. Your
sense of beauty is vast and open-
ended. And the urge to express
yourself has never been greater.

At the same time, this can be a
confusing transit. Barriers that are
usually intact can fall, and you may
find yourself playing a wholly
different game from the one you’re
used to. You may be asked to
sacrifice something, or you may find
that someone is offering to sacrifice
something for you. This can bring
up a lot of trust issues for you, and
it can make you aware of your
habitual philosophical stance.

This is noticeable February 17 to
21.

It's exact
in NYC: Sun, Feb 19, 3:40 pm
in Vancouver: Sun, Feb 19,
12:40 pm
in London: Sun, Feb 19,
8:40 pm
in Berlin: Sun, Feb 19, 9:40 pm
in Sydney: Mon, Feb 20,
7:40 am

February 22 to 24
Mercury oppose Mars

February 23 to 27
Sun sextile Jupiter

February 21 to 24
Venus inconjunct Mars

Venus inconjunct Mars
(17 Aries/Virgo)

This transit can indicate some sexual
tension. With Venus in Aries, you
want what you want, and you want it
now. It’s a time of strong attractions.
However, there are times when you
move too fast, and when you need to
exercise a little patience in order to
end up where you want to be. You
don’t have to be manipulative, but
you do have to be slightly strategic.

This is true in relationships, and in all
other areas of life as well. Whenever
you’re moving towards anything that
feels good, there’s a tendency to
rush, to push, to demand. But not
everything is going to work out just
like that. You may need to prepare
the ground, to get more information,
to follow a certain designated path.

Artists may need to be more
painstaking and controlled in their
approach, while at the same time,
trying to hang on to their inspiration.
It’s a balancing act.

This is noticeable February 21 to
24.

It's exact
in NYC: Weds, Feb 22, 11:25 pm
in Vancouver: Weds, Feb 22,
8:25 pm
in London: Thurs, Feb 23, 4:25 am
in Berlin: Thurs, Feb 23, 5:25 am
in Sydney: Thurs, Feb 23, 3:25 pm

Mercury oppose Mars
(17 Pisces/Virgo)

This is an accident-prone period,
so be extra careful. Things move
quickly. A lot has to be done,
and there are certain things that
are not exactly clear, so there
could be errors and mishaps.

There’s some tension between
the practicality of Virgo and the
sensitivity of Pisces, and so there
could be conflict between the
workers and the dreamers. Some
people will be perfectionists, and
will be angry because they can’t
control everything. Other people
will feel oppressed by all these
expectations, and will sidestep
responsibility. Some people will
succumb to their favorite
addictions. And these people
could all get very angry at each
other, and could feel quite
misunderstood by each other.

Communication problems could
happen on the physical level, as
well, with broken-down cars, cell
phones and computers, so be
sure to save your work, charge
your batteries, and wear your
seat belts. And watch where you
walk. Foot injuries could occur,
since Pisces rules the feet.

This is noticeable February 22 to
24.

It's exact
in NYC: Thurs, Feb 23, 6:25 am
in Vancouver: Thurs, Feb 23,
3:25 am
in London: Thurs, Feb 23,
11:25 am
in Berlin: Thurs, Feb 23,
12:25 pm

Sun sextile Jupiter
(6 Pisces/Taurus)

This is a lucky, cheerful, expansive
transit. It gives everyone a sense of the
bigger picture, and it makes for a more
optimistic and enthusiastic perspective.
It also increases the sense of
compassion for others, and there may be
some large philanthropic and
humanitarian gestures made.

It’s a good time for spiritual and creative
work, with the sun in Pisces. But it’s
definitely not about self-abnegation. It’s
pleasurable, even a bit self-indulgent. It’
s perfect for folks who believe that the
universe wants them to feel good. And
people who believe that the universe is
out to get them might reconsider.

It’s also excellent for community work of
any kind. You feel a connection to all
other people, but you are still able to be
practical and grounded. It’s clear what
needs doing, and people get together
and do it, without over-inflated egos
getting in the way. Rather, people
encourage each other to be creative and
to practice their leadership skills, and
even shy people can try out the
limelight.

This is noticeable February 23 to 27.

It's exact
in NYC: Sat, Feb 25, 5:32 am
in Vancouver: Sat, Feb 25, 2:32 am
in London: Sat, Feb 25, 10:32 am
in Berlin: Sat, Feb 25, 11:32 am
in Sydney: Sat, Feb 25, 9:32 pm