.Stress and Meltdowns on the Horizon

For the week of August 12-18, 2009.

Put on your Armadillo Armor, grab your patience pills, and make sure
you have plenty of Rescue Remedy handy. This week and the next several
weeks are a hotbed of planetary conflict that is certain to manifest on
Earth as a minefield of confrontation. We’re already in a war of words
intended to create a quarrelsome, antagonistic atmosphere aimed at
impeding forward progress. And as the Right Wing’s campaign to terrify
and manipulate legions of people already terrified by a world they
can’t comprehend escalates, opposition to that strategy is bound to
engage even mild-mannered Democrats. From a global perspective,
political conflicts already inflamed into physical combat turn even
more aggressive. From a personal point of view, as suppressed,
repressed, and depressed feelings rise to the surface of daily
interactions, many of us are sure to start chanting, “I’m mad as hell
and I’m not taking it anymore.” It’s rebellion across the board because
it’s just too intense. So intense, that even protection by the proper
rites, rituals, or pharmaceuticals may not be enough to stave off
impulsive reactions.

The celestial source of stress is Mars/Saturn/Uranus t-square, a
tense fractious three-pronged pitchfork that stimulates frustration,
agitation, and upheaval. Mars is at the midpoint of this difficult
configuration. (1) Its square to Saturn was exact on August 10, but
even as it continues to separate, it generates friction, especially
when it comes to authority figures. Saturn does, after all, symbolize
the rules and the regulations, and it insists on control. Parents of
teenagers, pay attention: This square stimulates stubborn resistance
and the tendency to act out. (2) As the week unfolds, Mars moves into
its square with Uranus, and we move into action. This square is exact
on August 18, but stays operative until August 27. Known for its
explosive signature, this volatile interaction incites revolution
wherever it can. From a political perspective, you can count on
insurgency, especially where an unjust system has grown complacent in
its power. On the personal plane, this Mars/Uranus square often spells
d-i-v-o-r-c-e unless both parties make a giant effort to figure out how
to work through the problems.

(3) Saturn and Uranus are tightening into their third exact
opposition, which occurs on September 15, 2009. This opposition is
about what happens when great waves of change wash away the structures
of daily life. The financial foundations of the world are gone, and for
many that means the regular routine of going to work has vanished, a
disruption that cannot be measured solely in dollars and cents. And as
the tension mounts during the coming weeks, you can expect some among
us to meltdown from the emotional, mental, and spiritual stress of not
knowing what to do and no viable solution in sight.

Which is why, once again, it is important to remember that we are
all in this together and we need each other to pull through. So when
you can, lend a helping hand to someone in need. With your love you can
change the world.

If you know your Ascendant and/or your Moon sign, read that,
too.

ARIES Mindfulness continues to be the best way through the
current climate of conflict. So continue to be clear, direct, and above
all patient, especially with those less able to cope with the
stress.

TAURUS Despite the tension, there are good career gains to be
made. Actualize strategy and satisfy your ambition, just be careful not
to create your success at the expense of others.

GEMINI While there are serious challenges to your calm
demeanor, you can maintain your equilibrium, and therefore your cool,
by refusing to engage in negativity of any kind. Be positive and you
will stay that way.

CANCER You can transform this crisis into an opportunity, but
only if you are willing to take responsibility for your role. Be aware,
this is not about blame. It is about recognizing your behavior and
changing it.

LEO The emphasis is still on relating, but this week the
focus moves from the internal to the external. Handle all your
relationships with kindness and generosity, and you’ll have no need to
wonder if you are appreciated.

VIRGO Be confident about your choices. And even if others
disagree, try not to let any negative interference from partners,
personal or professional, or co-workers throw you off track.

LIBRA If you can stay clear about what your goals are and
why, you will handle the vicissitudes of the week with skill and grace.
So no matter what the distraction may be, continue to be disciplined
and determined to succeed.

SCORPIO It’s possible to shift an old attitude, but only if
you’re open to a change of heart. Pay attention to information
delivered through conversations with significant others that will
stimulate a new approach.

SAGITTARIUS Continue to do your best to not say more than is
absolutely necessary. I know this requires great effort, but in certain
situations you will be more than glad for your reticence and
reserve.

CAPRICORN Try not to let anxiety, yours or others, determine
your mood or affect your decisions. Yes, there are difficulties to
overcome, but you have the strength to get through — and you
will.

AQUARIUS You may know the drill, but that might not make it
any easier to implement the plan, especially if certain individuals
insist on confrontation. You also know the benefits of kindness and the
wonders it works.

PISCES It’s not just about your anxiety. Your situation is
also about finding a way to protect yourself from the anxiety of
others, which is why establishing clear boundaries would be a good
start.

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