2016-10 W42: Forecasts for Week 42 of 2016
Week 42 (W42) / (European Week 41 / W41)
Sunday
Sunday is a “Blank Rune” kind of day. Some commentators have criticized the Ralph Blum book in general and the Blank Rune in particular as being a fiction created in modern times. Even so, we argue the a “Blank Rune” is appropriate, and today is one of those kinds of day.
Generally, “Sun out” aspects are missing. “Mars out,” or outer planet (and major asteroid) aspects are limited to Saturn sesquiquadrate Vesta and Juno quadrinovile Ceres. The moon (Capricorn) has a few aspects, arguably forming a very loose T-Square with Sun (Libra) / Uranus (Aries) before becoming void of course shortly before Noon CDT.
What does this mean? Moon v/c is usually interpreted as “nothing will come of this.” Sometimes something does “come of this,” but the outcome is entirely unexpected. Vesta tends to be about traditions (and maybe “duty”), and Saturn removes the unnecessary. We think something will be lost or stripped away today, and we cannot say that this is necessarily a positive outcome. We encourage you to stay safe and perhaps stay home today.
Your birthday today
Be open to the new and unexpected gifts that the universe will bring you. Be alert for important lessons to learn.
Monday
In most time zones, the Moon moves into Aquarius early some time Monday morning. The Aquarian Moon trines Mercury near Noon CDT and then Jupiter near 2 PM CDT. This is as benevolent as it can get with possible exceptions for some people with earth or water dominated charts.
Mercury is semi-square Venus, and this produces some urgency in the day. An important matter must be tended to. We think it will go well for most people. Mercury triseptile Neptune provides an element of karma or deep insights or both to this day, and that tends to focus also on our more artistic side. Poets, priests, and politicians need to examine their words carefully. Sun is triseptile Chiron indicating that the important matter may involve healthcare, education, or both.
Mars novile Pallas brings an insight or opportunity to learn a special new skill, and this will especially apply to anybody doing anything regarding analysis of the political debates on Sunday evening. Post-mortems of the event will be the order of the day. Even if you are not a politician or pundit, you can still learn important lessons if you paid attention. The most important one might be “grace under pressure.”
Do the most important things on this rare day where you can accomplish much.
Your birthday today
Consider going back to school. Avoid being lazy and letting important opportunities slip by you. Keep a journal and review your days, weeks, and months in detail.
Tuesday
This is a busy day that brings powerful insights. This is also a very “Martian” day and warriors of all kinds are active with many of them learning important lessons. This is true for athletes as well. Mercury joins Jupiter and this greatly amplifies the already active brainstorms of the day. (It also raises issues left from the Mercury Retrograde of September.) We simply cannot emphasize how important it is for you to capture the ideas the will fleetingly pass you by. Use a notepad.
Mars sextile Neptune gives an advantage to “snake oil salesmen” (and politicians), so do not believe everything you hear today. Venus trine Chiron raises issues of health, education, or both, but does so in a benevolent and helpful way.
Again, this is one of the best days in this cycle, maybe this year, to “get things done.” Moon turns v/c about 10 til 7 PM CDT this evening, so accomplish all by that time and then rest for the evening.
Your birthday today
This is one of your most important years. If you are not physically active, then take up a physical activity. If you are physically active, consider trying something new. Focus yourself, and you will find that you can sell refrigerators to Eskimos.
Wednesday
While “things” are not “bad” today, you will encounter glitches today and the seemingly unending opportunities of Monday and Tuesday suddenly vanish for most people. We hope you accomplished what you need to accomplish while the “window” was open. Piscean moons are best for play, and almost anything beyond play or creative work results in confusion.
Mars trine North Node gives a feeling of “karma” to today, and helping someone less fortunate than yourself is a wise idea. Communications tend to go awry today, and this is just not the best day for romance either.
Issues of trust arise in settings involving education, healthcare or both. Under NO circumstances do anything that even remotely resembles cheating or dishonesty. This will not go well for you.
Your birthday today
Explore your creative side this year. Use the oddball problems you encounter to drive innovation. Clean house, trust God, and help others.
Thursday
Mercury (Libra) squares Mars (Capricorn), and this is such a nasty and violent aspect that all bets are off except for following the safest of paths. People, places, and things tend to go “boom” today (though it COULD happen yesterday or tomorrow). Avoid dangerous people and avoid being one yourself.
Jim Shawvan indicates an “Opportunity Period” today, but we advocate caution. Late tonight, actually early Friday morning near 2 AM CDT, the Moon become v/c in Pisces. That tends to be associated with criminality (along with v/c in Gemini), so be careful regarding your possessions and your person.
Today is not without the ability to learn lessons, so continue to keep your notepad.
Your birthday today
You can avail yourself of important opportunities if you can watch your temper and learn to focus yourself. Keep a journal of both failures and successes.
Friday
Moon is void until about 10 AM CDT then we enter the “too early to tell” period for a few hours. After that, most of the remainder of the day is benevolent. Sun is quincunx Chiron, so you can count on glitches, gotchas, and misunderstandings involving healthcare, education, or both. That part of the day is unpleasant, and it can involve legal matters as well. But you can simply put that matter “on hold” (in many cases) and have a pleasant afternoon “off” to play.
With the impending Full Moon, we think this could be a GREAT date night for some people (particularly air or fire signs such as Libra, Aquarius, Gemini, Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius).
Your birthday today
Things seem a little strange for the next few months, and then you “break loose.” Address and wrap up any and all legal matters. This can be a good year for romance.
Saturday
Mercury square Pluto almost certainly resurrects the squabble of Wednesday. Sun opposite Uranus brings a surprise, and not necessarily a pleasant one. Moon opposes Mercury in the morning and late in the evening joins Uranus shortly before the Full Moon. We can almost bet on squabbles and accidents and maybe even explosions today. A few smart people will transform this into excellent romance and superb sex. For these people, this will be a particularly memorable FM.
For others, healthcare issues bubble to the surface in an unavoidable way and MUST be taken care of. Pay attention to your rituals and habits, and maybe the rituals and habits of others. These can bring you important insights.
Your birthday today
This will be one of the most memorably years of your life. You will reach critically important turning points in both January and July and, along the way, encounter surprises and ideas you had not previously considered. Embrace them.
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