Love Lanyadoo Astrology 01.08-14.2020
This week’s transits are likely to be transformational. There's the Lunar Eclipse in patriotic Cancer at 11.21a PST on the 10th, the much-anticipated Mercury and Saturn conjunction to Pluto on the 12th, and that's followed by a Sun conjunction to Saturn and Pluto.
Expect events—both world events as well as in your personal life—to trigger your survival mechanisms. How you cope (especially the maladjusted ways that you manage your needs and desires) is being tested. If you find that you’re acting out, beware; whatever you set in motion now will have long-lasting consequences. Strive to understand the underlying patterns that are hurting your feelings or disrupting your life so that you can root them out at their very core. Try to avoid messing with the surface level, where pettiness and drama live.
Cultivate emotional maturity, genuine empathy, and civic-minded responsibility this week. We’re all in this together.
For a deeper look into the Lunar Eclipse and this week’s astrology in general, listen to episode #80 of Ghost of a Podcast, below or become a supporter on Patreon to get a more nuanced take on the personal implications of the Saturn/Pluto transit.
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this week:
+ 2020 At A Glance:
ARIES
March 21-April 19
There are so many things to be scared of, so many things that are out of your control and impossible to know. This week will trigger some of your old coping mechanisms. Events (or your feelings about them) may provoke you to act out in ways that have long-lasting and less-than-awesome consequences. Stay focused on the present moment and what you believe to be right in the here and now. Don’t fixate on the consequences; concentrate on your very next step.
TAURUS
April 20-May 20
The problem with idealism is that it can make reality a harder pill to swallow. Whether you see the glass as half full or half empty, this week your willingness to deal with difficulty will be challenged. Feelings are not facts, but they do influence which truths you’re likely to resonate with and what seems more real to you. Strive to take a metered approach to the things you’re coping with, especially where you feel out of control or on the edge, dear Taurus.
GEMINI
May 21-June 21
This isn’t a great time to take on anything new, Twin Star. Tap into your ability to see things from many angles—not to confuse you, but instead to deepen your capacity for empathy. There is no problem that isn’t helped by kindness. Greet problems with clear boundaries this week. As a way to affirm your humanity, cultivate a greater sense of self that allows you to give what you can, but to affirm your love for yourself, don't give more than you can.
CANCER
June 22-July 22
You do not need to know the answer this week; you only need to have a reliable understanding of the problem. There will be a lunar eclipse in your sign on the 10th and a lot of activity in your relationship house on the 12th. Pick your battles wisely, as you risk projecting past hurts onto current situations. What you feed will grow, Moonchild. Center yourself on the integrity of your choices, and don’t waste energy on what doesn’t align with that.
LEO
July 23-Aug. 22
Be on the lookout for old patterns rearing their heads again, Leo. Strength isn’t about dominion; it’s about having the capacity and willingness to step up when things get real. This week will garner opportunities to embody the purest principles that you hold closest to your heart: loyalty, generosity, and enthusiasm (though it might feel easier to do otherwise). You’re ready to make meaningful improvements. Rise to the occasion.
VIRGO
Aug. 23-Sept. 22
It’s important that you accept where you've come from and where you are right now, Virgo. Struggling against inevitability, or worse, trying to change the past, is a waste of your precious energy. Get present so that you can stop running in place and exhausting yourself. That won't move you forward. You need to be the change you want to see in your life, which isn’t easy, but is totally worth it. Start by unpacking your reactions, and move up to your responses, my love.
LIBRA
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
When pressure and anxiety rear their head, you’re not the most reasonable. If you find yourself overwhelmed by upset feelings this week, before you indulge your mind, strive to first tend to your heart in efforts to achieve some calm. Analyzing under duress is more likely to skew your logic than not. Take some deep breaths, find your center, and mobilize from that place. You may have some decisions to make, and the clearer you are, the better, Libra.
SCORPIO
Oct. 23-Nov. 21
You have a tendency to obsess, but this week is not a good one to indulge those obsessions. Instead of allowing yourself to lament whatever is stressing you out, look for your agency. Then look for the right actions to take. Be proactive in the face of anxiety, Scorpio. Sticking with your emotions may feel more vulnerable, but it’s the surest way to empowerment and setting appropriate boundaries. Move in the direction of your best interests.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22-Dec. 21
You may find yourself agitated this week. Upsets might make you feel like something needs to be done, but you're also likely to be unclear about what’s on you to do. If you see a problem that you feel that you can improve, you may want to act on it, but it would be unwise to do so without first checking in with others. If the assumptions you make come from emotion rather than data, the conclusions you jump to will not make you feel better.
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22-Jan. 19
The mega-Capricorn energies and the the Full Moon in your relationship house on the 10th promise to dredge up some pretty intense feels this week, my friend. How you relate to and hold your emotions is a reflection on you—the person you choose to be—and that’s a pretty big deal for a Capricorn in their birthday month. Take chances, make some noise, or finally walk away—whatever it takes to embody your truth.
AQUARIUS
Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Responsibility may sound annoying, but it's really just the ability to respond, paired with follow-through. If your head is overflowing with too many stressful and scattered thoughts, take a solid step back from trying to divine the future. This present moment is all you have, Aquarius. Get grounded in the here and now so you can determine what will be improved with your attention. Let go of what's just draining you this week.
PISCES
Feb. 19-March 20
As you grow, you will inevitably outgrow attitudes, people, and habits. This isn’t good or bad, but it can come with a price. This week, your relationships are likely to trigger some old patterns that you thought you'd already resolved. Honor your progress by not slipping back into self-destructive behaviors, Pisces. Find ways of approaching your situation that reflect your hard-earned wisdom, and be gentle with the feelings that come up around it.