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Ask the Oracle – November 3, 2013

By Julia Bondi

I have not had an intimate relationship in over 6 years. Can you tell me if some long term transit has influenced this lack or is it some personality trait? It’s also difficult for me to make lasting friendships as a single woman. In the past I have found that I have trouble balancing my creative drives with my romantic life in that one dominates while the other completely disappears (they take turns). Currently, I spend most of my free time painting, taking classes, going to art shows each month, etc. But I would like to have a relationship, too, so why can’t I meet someone new? Will that be possible for me in the near future? And will I be able to find some level of success in my artistic endeavors? Looking forward to your advice. I was born July 22, 1964. (TR)

Ouch, it is not easy to be on your own when your Sun is in Cancer in the 7th house of partnership along with your Venus/Mars conjunction, both of the relationship planets, and your north node of the Moon. Yet, it is clear why you have been alone for these last years and, yes, there are two long term transits at work in your relationship life and your self-awareness. Transiting Pluto has been nearing or conjunct your natal Moon, the planet of your feelings, needs, vulnerabilities, for the last 3-4 years as transiting Uranus also has been squaring your Capricorn Moon making it extremely unlikely that you would meet anyone or find any easy solutions to your emotional needs and any loneliness you may feel through anyone other than yourself. This has been the ideal time to spend painting, taking classes, going to art shows, all activities you choose for your own pleasure. If we use these challenging aspects to the Moon to get to know ourselves, to spend time with ourselves, to reflect on our lives and to grow within ourselves, who we will be, what we will be capable of and who/what we will attract after this time will be dramatically different and far more satisfying. Pluto’s transit to your Moon ended in late September and Uranus will complete its transit to your Moon in late January. 2014 is the most promising year for partnership that you have had in 5-10 years (your progressed Sun moving across your natal Uranus/Pluto conjunction along with the transits to your natal Moon). In the spring of 2014 transiting Jupiter, which is currently in your Cancer Sun sign, will reach your Sun in the 7th house, a truly positive signal for a new partner, and transiting Saturn is moving toward a trine to your Sun supporting and strengthening Jupiter. Notice that your Venus, the planet of creativity, is in your 7th house and rules your 10th house of career along with your 5th house of the artist making it challenging to balance these equally important arenas of your life. I think this time off from partnership getting to know yourself more deeply has been the necessary foundation for a more balanced life and relationship in your future.

I have a question in regards to how my love life has played out in the past 5 years or so. I was born August 8, 1982. I have read that Pluto has been “casting a fog” over my relationships, or lack thereof, and that this influence has meant that potential partners have been evasive. This feels incredibly true! If this is correct, how long will this fog continue to last? It hasn’t bothered me so much in the past but now I have noticed that more and more I want to be in a relationship. Thank you for your wonderful insights. (MM)

“Casting a fog” is the territory of Neptune not Pluto. Over the last 5 years I don’t see any significant Pluto transits to your natal planets though you have had transiting Neptune opposing your natal Mercury as it squared your natal Uranus but, more, importantly your 1st Saturn return ended in 2011. You would surely have felt the influence of your impending Saturn return for at least a year prior to its transit, the year of its transit and as Saturn continued to conjunct your 1st house Pluto in Libra, Jupiter in Scorpio and Mars in Scorpio in 2012. In Currently transiting Saturn is squaring your natal Sun. I suspect that the lack of relationships in your life over the last 5 years is a function of Saturn’s transits to 5 of your 10 natal planets, of Neptune’s transits to your natal Mercury square to Uranus and of your solar arc progressed Moon opposing your natal Pluto. Saturn would explain your experience of “lack” and Neptune your experience of “fog” and evasive circumstances.

By the end of November all of these aspects will be behind you opening up 2014 as a new chapter in your life. Transiting Jupiter at your Midheaven is bringing opportunity and success to your career life this fall and through 2014 and will conjunct your Venus, the planet of love and romance, in June of 2014 offering the potential for romantic love, career recognition and financial improvement. In addition to Jupiter’s stimulus to your Venus, transiting Saturn will trine your natal Venus in 2014 enhancing the potential of Jupiter’s favorable transits. While Jupiter and Saturn are likely to bring you a relationship, transiting Uranus moving into your 7th house of marriage in 2015 suggests that your relationship will grow and become a marriage in 2016 or 2017 if that is what you desire. I would suggest that you consider what you have learned about yourself, relationships, what you want and need in a relationship,what relationships mean to you and how you will integrate an important relationship with your 10th house Sun career focus. Note that your natal Saturn is in the sign of Libra, the sign of partnership and marriage, indicating the need for you to examine your family history and messages in relation to partnership, your own relationship experience and your expectations for your ideal relationship. With both Saturn and Pluto conjunct on your Libra Ascendant, your feelings, needs and behaviors, both conscious an unconscious, in relationships are complex and sometimes contradictory. Make sure you have learned and grown, met Saturn’s demands in these last years in order to take full advantage of the exciting opportunities ahead of you.

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About Julia Bondi

Julia Bondi began her study of Astrology and Metaphysics in 1973. Julia has been an accomplished counseling astrologer, intuitive, teacher and writer for more
than 30 years. With degrees in clinical psychology and esoteric philosophy Julia brings insight, clarity and caring to her work. As a seeker, intuitive and teacher Julia draws her wisdom and dedication to spirituality from her moon rising on her ascendant, her 12th house stellium in Gemini and her Pisces midheaven. Julia can be contacted by email.

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Astrologers use a variety of house systems, or methods of dividing up the sky into twelve sections. I use the Porphyry house system; another popular house system is Placidus (this is the default on https://astro.com). If the chart I send you looks different from what you are used to seeing, then likely a system other than Porphyry was used. Whole signs, Equal House, Regiomantus, and Campanus are examples of other systems. If you find all of this confusing, do not worry. It is likely not critical to your report.

m  Conjunction:  Like peas in a pod, planets in conjunction tend to come from the same place. They act together, but it’s also hard to tell them apart. This aspect can increase talent, focus, and intensity (“two are better than one”). Or one planet can disappear as the other dominates. Their connection feels so natural, it’s easy to think everyone blends these planetary energies just as you do—but mostly, they don’t!.

p  Sextile:  Planets in sextile are compatible, though without any fireworks. This aspect doesn’t demand your attention. It quietly presents an opportunity. You can join these archetypal forces. Donna Cunningham has called this the “Oh, that!” aspect, because that’s generally what her clients say when she describes their benefits.  To get the most from sextiles you need to actively work them.

q  Square:  Squares are wild and wonderful—but difficult too. The power struggle between these planets was likely defined in your youth, when they were impossibly challenging. People are usually aware of their squares. They force the issues that make you to grow. And that’s their gift. They ensure you learn your lessons. When you rise to the occasion, they bless you with energy, action, and success.

r  Trine:  Michael Munkasey has dubbed this the “goddess aspect” because it’s so lovely. Identifying talents you may have perfected in a previous life, trines can bring you joy. There’s a nice flow of energy between planets in trine. They support and reinforce each another. But without any struggle, you might take them for granted—neither using nor developing their gifts. An unattended trine can sometimes trick you into negative behaviors.

t  Inconjunct/Quincunx:  Your quincunx planets are innately incompatible. Bringing them into harmonious expression requires constant adjustments. This can be stressful, also motivating. You’ve got to keep changing your process, opinions or attitude—which promotes highly creative solutions.

u  Opposition:  They say opposites attract—and planets in opposition are never far from each other, though they’re constantly bickering. You may be triggered into awareness of this aspect by other people who seem to resist or undermine you.  An opposition can make you feel uncertain, insecure, or discontent, until you can accept and see yourself in both energies. Typically people find it easier to identify with one side and project the other onto unsuspecting others in the outer world.

First House: Personality, physical body, beginnings. Includes the Ascendant and rules physical appearance, the image you project to others, your general outlook on life, how you start things; may describe your role in your family system, often guides your first impression of immediate environment.

Second House: Money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions, talents.

Third House: Communication, thoughts, language skills like writing and speaking, early schooling, siblings and neighbors, short trips, coming and going around town.

Fourth House: Your home, psychological foundations and roots, family, parents, domestic life, instinctive behavior, ancestry, your connection with the past, sense of security, domestic life, real estate. conditions at the end of life.

Fifth House: Children, creativity, romance; pleasure, entertainment, self-expression; all forms of “play”, speculation, gambling, and attitude towards taking risks; hobbies, attitude towards romance, lovers as opposed to partners, attitude towards having fun.

Sixth House: Work and job (as opposed to career), daily life, attitude towards service and coworkers, helpfulness, pets, attitude towards routine and organization, how you refine and perfect your skills.

Seventh House: Partnerships, one-to-one relationships, marriage, the first marriage, the “significant other”, business partnerships, competitors, open enemies, lawyers, mediators, counselors, contracts, negotiations, agreements. clients/the public.

Eighth House: Transformations and crisis, your ability to meet and rebound from crisis and change, sexuality; sex, death and rebirth, rituals and personal growth, your partner’s resources, addictions, psychology, other people’s money, taxes, divorce/alimony, inheritance.

Ninth House: Attitude toward expanding horizons, religious beliefs and personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, morals, foreign languages and cultures, personal truths, publishing, commerce, advertising, your sense of adventure.

Tenth House: Career and profession, your contribution to society, social status, public reputation, material success, how you carve out a public identity for yourself; attitude toward authority figures, parents, caregivers, bosses, governments, attitude towards responsibility, desire for achievement.

Eleventh House: Friends, groups, organizations; hopes, wishes, aspirations, personal goals; your philanthropic attitude, concern for the collective, humanity; like tenth, can bring recognition and honors for fulfilling hopes and dreams.

Twelfth House: What’s hidden beneath the surface, karmic dustbin, limiting childhood/past-life messages, self-undoing, hidden enemies, hidden weaknesses, dreams, secret affairs, lost items, hospitals and prisons, hidden strengths, spiritual studies and soul growth.

A  Sun: Our vitality and magnetism; self-identity, ego.
Roles: The Self, the Hero, the Performer, the King.

B  Moon: Intuition, emotion, nurture.
Roles: The Mother, the High Priestess, the Child.

C  Mercury: Mind; physical dexterity and mental agility.
Roles: The Thinker, the Communicator, the Student, the Trickster, the Merchant, the Thief.

D  Venus: Our capacity for pleasure, receptivity, creativity, and social connection. Also indicates our relationships, self esteem, and financial abundance.
Roles: The Lover, the Seductress, the Artist.

E  Mars: Desire, initiative, anger.
Roles: The Protector, the Athlete, the Warrior.

F  Jupiter: Luck, opportunity, expansion, higher learning, religion.
Roles: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Traveler, the Monk, the Professor.

G  Saturn: Hard work, commitment, focus, inadequacy, leadership, suffering, loss.
Roles: The Task Master, the Grim Reaper, the Wise Old Man, the Builder, the Cynic, the Boss.

H  Uranus: Change, breakthroughs, upsets, discoveries.
Roles: The Revolutionary, the Humanitarian, the Visionary, the Snob.

I  Neptune: Imagination, spirituality, idealism, addictions, deception, compassion.
Roles: The Artist, the Romantic, the Guru, the Addict, the Martyr, the Victim.

J  Pluto: Transformation, power, psychological dynamics, helplessness.
Roles: The Terrorist, the Detective, the Psychotherapist, the Dictator, shady people.

a  Aries: Pioneering, competitive, selfish, impatient, courageous, reckless, independent, dynamic, domineering, “Me first!”

b  Taurus: Patient, stable, lazy, dependable, practical, sensual, stubborn, artistic, possessive, greedy, gentle, loyal.

c  Gemini: Intelligent, curious, adaptable, quick-witted, restless, clever, scatterbrained, lacking follow-through.

d  Cancer: Nourishing, intuitive, protective, moody, sensitive, maternal, domestic, childish, cautious, creative.

e  Leo: Proud, dignified, vain, expressive, romantic, generous, childish, overbearing, self-assured, creative.

f  Virgo: Perfection-seeking, practical, methodical, petty, critical, studious, discriminating, cautious, never satisfied.

g  Libra: Charming, sociable, peace-loving, refined, diplomatic, artistic, indecisive, apathetic, easily deterred.

h  Scorpio: Passionate, secretive, penetrating, resourceful, suspicious, manipulative, jealous, sarcastic, intolerant, determined, aware.

i  Sagittarius: Freedom-loving, philosophical, optimistic, enthusiastic, careless, impatient, talkative, a know-it-all, broadminded, athletic, honest.

j  Capricorn: Serious, responsible, practical, hardworking, stubborn, brooding, inhibited, status-conscious, domineering, unforgiving.

k  Aquarius: Progressive, individualistic, unpredictable, cold, intellectual, artistic, eccentric, shy, impersonal, scientific.

l  Pisces: Compassionate, intuitive, ungrounded, romantic, impractical, self-sacrificing, seductive, musical, artistic.