Astronomy/Astrology: Jupiter, Venus Conjunction

All summer I've been watching brilliant, golden Jupiter move from east to west in the southern sky.
      It will meet Venus on the 27th with Mercury nearby.
      The sky has changed since ancient,wise ancestors first plotted the course of planets, and began to make predictions, which led to astrology.  There isn't always a match between astronomy and astrology (and conjunctions (and other aspects) aligning in the same sign (or constellation), in this case Virgo).
      But this time, Jupiter and Venus will conjunct in Virgo astronomically and astrologically.  It will be a vision on a clear night.
       Like other ancient philosophical "sciences," (Chinese medicine, I Ching, Yoga), ancient calculations are often more accurate than skeptics will allow. (For the astrological meaning of this one, there are several posts about these planets in Virgo and Virgo's affect on us which I've written in the past several months.)

Astrology: What's Going on in Egypt?

As astrologers often write, outer planets like Uranus and Pluto often correspond with world events. They posit that the Square (extreme tension) between these two planets is indicative of revolt (Uranus in Aries) (Aries ruled by Mars) against traditional, entrenched systems (Pluto in Capricorn) (Capricorn ruled by Saturn).
   I've been thinking about Egypt and changing events there, and now -- stalemate -- after massacres less publicized than the initial attention given to the uprising against Mubarak.  Some, though not all, analysts speculate that conditions in Egypt are unlikely to improve for a long while: that, in fact, it is worse politically, and life there far more dangerous for most Egyptians than when Mubarak was in power.
   Looking at this astrologically, the Uranus-Pluto square continues, though at times it is wider, and at others-- tighter: the latter making political conditions worldwide less stable and disruption more intense. Eventually, it is meant to dis-empower corrupt leadership and bring about a better planet. But in the meantime, it can cause violence and prolonged struggle.

Astrology: Sudden Change Undermines Joy

Venus and Pluto are opposed Jupiter (the luck planet), which brings struggles in love and kindness in general, and turbulent change (Pluto) in general as Pluto continues to square Uranus.
    It helps to check your chart or where Capricorn and Aries are located.  If your natal Aries is in the 8th house, for example, there could be sudden loss, but in the 10th house -- there could be sudden changes in career.
   While Sagittarius is where Sun and Mercury are currently located, giving a feeling of hope or joy, it is wise to remember the underlying tension of the time described by the Venus, Pluto-Jupiter opposition and continuing Uranus-Pluto square.