Forecast for Thursday 29 December 2011

Thursday 29 December 2011

~Strength Used Diplomatically~

Success could be near at hand, for many, with the sun conjoined to Pluto while the moon in Pisces is harmonious with both. However, Robert Pelletier gives this warning about the former aspect: "Your magnetic charm has a hypnotic effect on people. However, unless you are willing to serve others when they are unable to help themselves, even those who are charmed by you will respond with anger." This could be a warning against "leaving someone in the lurch" whether in business or a personal relationship.

That tendency could come from a lofty feeling that you are above and beyond other people's multiple evanescent troubles. True, we need philosophic detachment from all that, so long as it doesn't squelch compassion. The latter should be available from somewhere because the moon is in Pisces.

Mercury squaring Mars, both in hard aspect with the moon, also suggests cruelty, perhaps unconscious. Again, if this is realism--such as wishing someone would "just get over it" when something can't be helped--fine, although there are better ways than harshness to help people "get over it" such as, by example or precept, showing them a better way.

Strength in others, such as any who teach or aid you, is to be admired and used even if at times they seem harsh or unkind. You in turn can "get over it."

Sheer pleasure is not a sin when harmless although today you may reject its temptations when you feel you have to focus on learning and applying essential skills through study, effort, or both.

Courage in meeting the world's variety lifts you over timidity.

Trusting in the cosmos enough to joke over things which seem mildly unjust could prevent needless conflict, which could be a bar to progress. If investigation or protest is needed, let it be as inoffensive as possible. People will generally take a hint if it is proffered with sincerity and goodwill.

{Thursday} ~Strength Used Diplomatically~

Cosmic Piper

P. S. In the earlier versions of Wednesday's report there was a serious mistake: The end of the Dark Hermetic Epoch was given as January 31 (first paragraph) when it really is December 31. I corrected it in the website versions as soon as it was pointed out by a faithful reader. If you were confused by it, I apologize.