ALACAZEM 2014.02.06

07 Feb ALACAZEM 2014.02.06

February 6 to 13, 2014   Visible Planets: Morning:Venus, Mars, Saturn   Evening: Mercury, Jupiter

What happened to the Broncos? As reluctant as I am to relive that horrendously disappointing and unbelievably pathetic performance by Colorado’s home team, I am compelled to do so. So, here we go…

Nothing worked. From the rude interruption by Fox News – on Super Bowl Sunday! – of Bill O’Reilly’s totally inappropriate interview with President Barack Obama, to the first fumbled play of the game by the Broncos,  subsequent safety and two-point score for Seattle, all the way through to the game’s sad end, nothing worked for the Broncos. Of course, for Seattle, it was all good. Why?

I don’t bet on or predict sports. And as an astrologer, I am always careful and characteristically reticent when it comes to prediction. Of course, ironically, that’s what most people want. It is often why people turn to astrology in the first place. What will happen? When will I meet the man of my dreams? Will this relationship work out? Tell me what’s going to happen this year, will I get the job? What happens if I move?

As far as the charts for Denver [DOB 11.07.1861] and Seattle [DOB 12.02.1869] – the dates of each city’s incorporation – the odds for winning were in favor of Seattle. The biggest differences between the two charts were the positions of Saturn – planet of fear and loss – and Uranus – planet of upset and change – and Mercury. Saturn was conjunct Denver’s Scorpio Sun [life force, spirit] and Mercury [ruler of communication, strategy and play] and conjunct Seattle’s Scorpio Moon [emotions, soul]. Saturn on the Sun [Denver] translates as restriction of the life force, difficulty in self-expression and inhibited self-confidence and/or purpose. Saturn conjunct Mercury [Denver] translates as inability to communicate, restriction of play and difficulty in thinking, hearing and speech. Saturn on the Moon [Seattle] translates as restricted, calculated or controlled emotions resulting in a cool head and cold heart, aka the shrewd executioner. Meanwhile, the position of Mercury in Seattle’s chart was highly favorable. Wild upstart Uranus in Aries was in a lucky trine aspect to Seattle’s natal Mercury and Sun in Sagittarius, igniting fire and inspiring the spirit of this young, new wave, revolutionary team. As self-proclaimed rebels and renegades, playing with plenty of heart and emotional focus, they stunned the nation. Out with the old and in with the new. And so it goes…

The door has now officially closed on the 2013 football season. We are here in early February, looking forward to spring. The days are getting longer, the Sun’s rays each day, more direct. Plenty of snow and cold, but silver linings shimmer on every cloud. Congratulations to Seattle. And good luck to all of us on planet Earth as Mercury – coyote, joker and trickster of the cosmos – goes retrograde in early Pisces on February 6^th @ 2:43 pm MST. Just remember to use the prefix “re” every day and every way you can over the next three weeks. Relax, recharge, review, reinvent, reclaim, revisit. In whatever and wherever. It works if you work it.

Aries (Mar. 20-Apr.19) The dance between intellect and emotion continues as the Aquarius Sun moves closer to Pisces. Eternal partners, head and heart constellate humanity’s mysterious adventure of life and learning. Honor and balance them both. Mercury goes retrograde on Feb. 7^th and initiates a three-week period of review and reassessment of hopes and dreams. Take it slow and easy.

Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20) Venus direct in Capricorn softly awakens your heart to the practical aspects of love and affection. After all, life is an equation of giving and receiving. Thoughts, words and deeds manifest destiny as we eternally create the present and, in the process, paint the future. Mercury retrograde encourages rest and relaxation. Revision, review and regenerate.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) Double-check details, verify messages and service equipment as ruler Mercury begins a 3-week period of retrograde. Be especially attentive to travel plans and vehicles, if things are canceled, so be it. When things don’t work out like we think we want them to, there are always good reasons why. Relax in acceptance and let go of attachment to outcomes.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Another Mercury retrograde period begins this week, so put on the brakes and prepare to postpone – or at least slow down – when it comes to personal agendas and relationship commitments. You may feel as if joint venture projects or plans are falling apart or being mysteriously prevented from moving forward. No worries. Revise and reinvent them.

Leo (July 23-Aug.22) The re-assessment of your dreams, hopes and visions is a theme this week and upcoming month as you reconnect with friends and allies, past and present. Slow down rather than speed up when it comes to travel; research places and spaces that inspire and excite you, reconsider options and plans.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep.22) The Aquarius zodiac month encourages themes of self-improvement and self-betterment, favoring acts of service and programs of spiritual practice. Also encouraged are interactions with people who support and share common ground, goals and interests. Fellowships and friendships offer camaraderie and great good fortune. Explore and discover.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 22) Motivator Mars continues marching through Libra this week, exciting desire and impelling action. On the other hand, Mercury retrograde puts a damper on anything fast, furious, impulsive and/or compulsive. Rewards come with a combination of commitment, patience, acceptance and least resistance. Simply do your best and let the Universe take care of the rest.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) Jupiter and now Mercury retrograde in water-signs Cancer and Pisces form a trinity of goodness, love and hope with master teacher Saturn in Scorpio, reminding the world to nurture, care-take and heal themselves via deep soul work and heartfelt compassion. The best choices now are holy and holistic, inventive, realistic and practical. Think out of the box.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 20) Aquarius favors head over heart and intellect over emotion, directing you toward higher-self thinking and spiritually conscious being. Mercury retrograde in early Pisces adds a touch of mystical magic to the mix, transcending 3D reality, tapping intuition and providing other-world sensations. Open your heart, cultivate mental clarity and embrace what comes.

Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) As you move through the second zodiac month of your solar year, you may feel more stable and secure than you have in months. Pressure from the ongoing grand cardinal cross has lessened. Now it’s simply a hotline opposition from Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, feeding you plenty of action and opportunity with other people, places and things. Great news: it’s all good.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Happy Birthdays celebrate another revolution around the Sun. As Chinese New Year morphs into Valentines and Presidents Days, you feel revitalized and alive. Embrace joy, count blessings and feel the grace of gratitude. Move in circles of higher learning and expand consciousness via spiritual pursuit as you reacquaint yourself with who and what lives inside.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)nMulti-faceted messenger Mercury goes retrograde in Pisces this week, and next week it enters late Aquarius. This translates as three weeks ahead of highly infused spiritual consciousness and deepening soul communion. This is somewhat like a period of gestation, when you prepare for rebirth via rest and regeneration. Relax, feel the fire and follow your inner light.

Cynthia is a third generation astrologer living on a high mountain mesa 40 miles west of Telluride. Visit her website @ www.alacazem.com.