Doctor Astronaut’s Star Slam #7

by | Jun 4, 2012 | POLITICS

Moon madness occurs at every full moon. Ask local law enforcement. A Gemini (air) Sun is now opposing a Sagittarius (fire) lunar eclipse. The Twins represent something very logical and analytical within us all, and the Archer represents what we strive towards. When logic faces the future, there is a sense of reckoning. Some “aha” moments followed by “oh shit.”


Moon madness occurs at every full moon. Ask local law enforcement. A Gemini (air) Sun is now opposing a Sagittarius (fire) lunar eclipse. The Twins represent something very logical and analytical within us all, and the Archer represents what we strive towards. When logic faces the future, there is a sense of reckoning. Some “aha” moments followed by “oh shit.”

We’re wound up. By nature, we’re facing our decisions. We’re facing what our lives have become and weighing the momentum of our choices–and what we’ve given up to get there. It’s a beautiful picture that is starting to take form after so much tweaking and rethinking and doubting, but be careful what you reveal to people about plans for the future, and be careful not to prematurely act out. The nervousness you’re experiencing is shared by everyone. We’re all doubting our own instincts because of what we think we know and because of what we hear. People love to talk, but usually if you’re careful to be sincere when you speak, and really absorb what others are saying, you can see through the smoke they are blowing up your ass.

Venus, our planet of love, war, and money, is about to transit the Sun, which represents our conscious mind. It seems we’ll be facing all of the ways in which we loathe ourselves and love ourselves, and others.

Eclipses tend to bring unexpected news. Try not to stress. And we should all consider that thing that all the shrinks say about admitting that there is a problem. Baby steps for all.

Aries/Aries Rising
Fiery Aries, despite any insecurities and doubts you may be facing, you have the strength of will that makes you move forward. So keep moving. You’re experiencing the need to forgive, and the truth is, you probably also need to be forgiven for one or two things. You ought to prepare for some sudden movement. This may be literally, so keep your bags packed and stay open minded.

Taurus/Taurus Rising
Bills always seem to be in the back of your mind, no matter how much fun you are having on the surface. Hell, it’s on all of our minds. With regards to your personal life, you ought to remember that you do have people that care, and can provide support if you are willing to let go of that stubborn streak and take some advice. It would help to have some faith and let people surprise you. Career-wise, with any projects you’ve been mulling over, try and get them moving before mid-June.

Gemini/Gemini Rising
You’ve been feeling stretched in 100 directions and feeling a little unsure of yourself lately. Don’t be so nervous though, Twinnies, you are beginning to see a picture of what your potential relationships can become, mainly because you are getting a better sense of the person that you are, and of your needs. I have no doubt that you will do what you must, instinctively. It’s a good thing you are beginning to trust yourself, because you’re about to receive a bit of luck this month. But Dolly Parton said it right when she said, “If you want to see the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain.”

Cancer/Cancer Rising
Moonchildren are feeling the pressure. Things seem to come in endless cycles, and you know them all too well, being ruled by the ever-changing moon. Try not to be too intense, even when things feel too intense. If you are feeling overwhelmed, you tend you hide out, and perhaps it’s best sometimes. Don’t try and rush through your process. You have a right to take time to think just as much as anyone else. Let go of the illusion of control. Do the best you can with what you have. Things are going to get better soon.

Leo/Leo Rising
It’s a good time to call up your old friends. They’ll certainly be glad to hear from you. You possess a jovial aura that people need to be around sometimes. It seems to lighten things up. Career-wise, it’s time to stand up for yourself and don’t accept any less than what you deserve. You are likely to have heard or will hear some major news regarding somebody close, or somebody that you were once close to. You’ll have some moments of clarity. You are going to experience a boost career-wise.

Virgo/Virgo Rising
You’ve been working long and hard for the recognition you’re beginning to receive. You’re good, and you know it, and so do they. In fact, you may have accumulated yourself some criticism. Keep in mind that if somebody found the time to criticize you, especially when they have little or nothing to do with your life, it usually means you did something right. Many of you have been too busy for romance, but you’ve definitely been mulling over some scenarios and fantasizing about what you don’t have time for. You’re considering a little change in scenery, maybe a big one.

Libra/Libra Rising
Massive changes in your every day life tend not to happen over night. You have gone through an entire process that has changed the way you are currently living your life. Now isn’t the best time to start obsessing about what got you there. Chances are, you are exactly where you need to be to make that fresh start. The hard part is coming back to stasis after a huge tip in the scales of justice. You haven’t felt you’ve been treated fairly in the past. This may be an emotional time, but you can really benefit from those little daily changes.

Scorpio/Scorpio Rising
Sometimes just letting go of your troubles and giving up that tight grip for a moment makes all the difference. The scorpion has an innate desire to control their surroundings in certain ways. Some things just need to be given into. This is not being defeated, it’s merely flowing with change instead of fighting it. Try not to play like you’ve been defeated either. You can see people getting help from some pretty arcane places, but you forget that these things happen in cycles. You’ll get yours. Wait for it…

Sagittarius/Sagittarius Rising
As far as people flowing in and out of your life, your connections will be fulfilling in many ways, but they will definitely be different somehow. You’ve been carrying the harsh realities in differences in what people call a “functional” relationship, and are weighing what that actually means. There should be plenty of enlightening moments for you as well in the coming weeks. Many of these moments of clarity will arrive via delving your conscious mind into the past. In any context, however, partnerships will strengthen you.

Capricorn/Capricorn Rising
You’re pretty stressed out now and may tend towards the trap of negativity. Don’t fall for it, Capricorn, because at some point you made a decision to work towards something. You know you have to give up one thing to have another, so whatever it is that you want so badly, keep working for it. You were never “incorrect” by putting your faith in something. You’ve already been noticed by the people in power than can help you along, but you’ll have to keep putting in the hours, as tedious as it seems.

Aquarius/Aquarius Rising
Water-bearers hate the money thing. Why can’t everything just be gorgeous without the fuss of the details? Those little things add up over time, but you’re not one to skimp on the fine trimmings of the things you care about. You’ll notice that people love talking about people lately. Try to take it as harshly as gentle breeze and as seriously as a broken nail. Romantically, if you’re single and don’t want to be, it’s a good time to circulate. But Venus is still retrograde so don’t rush things, or they may not last.

Pisces/Pisces Rising
You’re feeling off, and a little bit buzzed by all of the information. It’s like trying to see through static, although deep down, you are definitely becoming aware of ways in which to make life simpler. The past, the present, and the future are all connected, but letting go of things that aren’t working any longer seems to be a reappearing subject on your mind. Your career is changing; things you were considering at the end of 2011 are beginning to materialize, and it’s likely you are going to profit. Your home life will too.

Marilyn Drew Necci

Marilyn Drew Necci

Former GayRVA editor-in-chief, RVA Magazine editor for print and web. Anxiety expert, proud trans woman, happily married.




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