#something is in the air (it’s the sun in taurus and the merc retrograde in taurus)

[tabithatwo]

Because I’ve been feeling brave lately (maybe TOO brave time will tell) I’m gonna ask an earnest question like I am truly curious where this comes from…does anyone understand the frequent jackie body shames shauna trope in yj fic? I am not coming for anyone okay I just can’t figure it out for the life of me, like I am 99.99% certain the only time we see jackie discuss shauna’s body is with boob dress and that’s like…her wanting shauna to show more skin. And then she backs down immediately when shauna gets upset. It’s very much an indicator that she loves her body to me. So I can absolutely see where a hyperawareness or her body around jackie just based on like her Body Being Perceived exists!! Or shauna wondering if jackie was judging her in a negative way in the other clothes or whatever!! I just…body shaming is such a really very cruel thing and I’m very confused by where the explicit and extreme verbal body shaming thing comes from, like is there a moment where people infer it cause I’m at such a LOSS on this one. Like obviously characterization is largely based on how you read a text I fully get that!! And that’s okay!! All of this is creative prerogative!! I’m just constantly confused by how frequently people write jackie just tearing into shauna’s body because it’s so specific and so next level mean.

[ms-m-astrologer]

Transiting Juno enters retrograde zone

Timeline (current events in bold)

Thursday, November 2, 2023, 09:38 UT - transiting Juno enters pre-retrograde shadow, 6°18’ Virgo

Saturday, January 13, 2024, 04:55 UT - transiting Juno stations retrograde, 21°52’ Virgo

Sunday, April 21, 2024, 02:58 UT - transiting Juno stations direct, 6°18’ Virgo

Monday, July 15, 2024, 03:26 UT - transiting Juno exits post-retrograde shadow, 21°52’ Virgo

Usual caveat: the following may not have much, if any, of an impact on you unless Juno is prominent in your chart (in close aspect to the Sun, the Moon, &/or an angle).

This is the pre-retrograde shadow, during which we become aware (however dimly) that there are problems in the ways we’re “doing” Juno. How might these manifest?

All one-to-one relationships - Look for imbalances, especially between coworkers. Are we giving and receiving in more or less equal measure? A 55-45 split can be do-able, but 60-40 is not. (For example, I have a male colleague who never, ever picks up after himself - leaves his lunch tray with half-uneaten food lying around wherever - and a female colleague who is livid about it.)

Protocol and social ritual - “Common courtesy” is so maligned. Bashing it seems to go in/out of fashion, in a back-and-forth with “honesty.” Expect some issues to arise around “manners.”

The powerless (women, battered wives, abused children, minorities, the disabled, victims) - Critical attitudes, being very strict about following the rules and regulations. Scrooge asking, “Are there no workhouses?”

The atmosphere (weather, climate, storms) - An emphasis on how air quality affects health. Not only germs and masks, but also pollution.

If we consciously set out to become aware of these issues, we’ll be in better shape for the work of Juno retrograde. The natal house which contains the swath of 6°18’ to 21°52’ Virgo is the best place to look. Just observe, without criticism or pessimism.

Juno makes several aspects during her pre-retrograde shadow. These will resonate with you if they happen to “ding” anything in your chart.

We begin on Sunday, November 5 with a nice little sextile between Juno/Virgo and Vesta Rx/Cancer, at 7°28’. Going into this with the best of intentions!

Then, on Saturday, November 11:

Juno/Virgo trine Jupiter Rx/Taurus, 9°26’

Juno/Virgo (9°28’) sesquiquad Eris Rx/Aries (24°28’)

Juno/Virgo (9°33’) sesquiquad North Node/Aries and semi-square South Node/Libra (24°33’)

The trine from Jupiter promises a lot; whether or not it can deliver the promises is something else. Sesquiquads indicate delays, while the semi-square stalls us outright. (Given Juno’s affinity for Libra, we are most likely our own worst enemy.)

The next weekend is uncomfortable with Juno/Virgo square Mercury/Sagittarius on Saturday, November 18, at 11°49’; and then, on Sunday, November 19, a semi-sextile with Venus/Libra at 12°11’. Arguments for sure; Merc here is full of ideas, which Juno finds impractical. We may (have to) settle for a truce - remember that this is the pre-retrograde shadow, and we’re becoming aware of problems; solving them comes later.

On Thursday, November 23 - the Thanksgiving gluttony holiday in the US - we get Juno/Virgo (13°20’) sesquiquad Pluto/Capricorn (28°20’). More delays, most likely permanent ones.

On Friday, December 1, Juno/Virgo is inconjunct Chiron Rx/Aries at 15°45’. Adjustments from hurt feelings &/or old wounds.

A quartet of aspects around the Capricorn solstice:

Tuesday, December 19, Juno/Virgo trine Uranus Rx/Taurus, 19°43’

Thursday, December 21, Juno/Virgo sextile Venus/Scorpio, 20°02’

Friday, December 22, Juno/Virgo square Mars/Sagittarius, 20°08’

Monday, December 25, Juno/Virgo (20°38’) sesquiquad Jupiter Rx/Taurus (5°38’)

This time of year is always volatile all by itself - the story above seems to show some kind of surprise, which we’re trying to work with, and then Mars and Jupiter mess it all up.

Finally, on Friday, January 12, only a few hours before Juno stations retrograde:

Juno/Virgo sextile Pallas Athene/Scorpio, 21°52’

Juno/Virgo trine Sun/Capricorn, 21°52’

Enlightenment? We realize there’s a problem, it’s probably us, and the Juno retrograde will be a perfect time to address those issues.

[txthots]

An estimation and analysis of Beomgyu's chart

firstable....... beomgyu has so many sun aspects. and his big 3 (his sun, his moon, and his rising) are water signs. So by default, this means he’s most likely sun dominant, and water dominant. These feel like 2 totally opposite ends of a spectrum lol... so I’m assuming his emotions are really all over the place. But! Being sun dominant means he’s very bright and energetic as a person, very cheery, and just so <3. And water dominant ppl (in my opinion) make the best domestic lovers. Best at cheering up his partner in literally every aspect, and when he says “I’m txt’s energizer” he means that shit quite literally lol

-sun in pisces, moon in scorpio. I bet he can pick up on another person’s tastes very quickly, so he’s most likely going to know you and your body like the back of his hand through your body language. Both pisces and scorpios are pretty intuitive signs. He’s most likely placing a lot of emotion into it when he gets intimate, so he doesn’t just do it with anyone. That person’s gotta be special. He places a lot of emotional value and intimacy into sex. Also a major sub. probably into roleplaying and the thought of being /yours/ so whoever has him better mark him up good.

-cancer rising. Beomgyu is bout the prettiest and softest boy i done seen he gotta be a cancer rising. He’s so gentle and fairy like!! and he’s sweet and caring, too.  But cancer risings tend to be pretty hard on themselves and criticize themselves a lot, despite giving so much love to everyone. For example, do you guys remember when he hurt his ankle and cried during that showcase? All I can think about is how much he put himself down because he thought he screwed things up and it made me so sad :((( like he needs a hug and to be told that he’s doing a great job. With his venus square his ascendant, it’s probably super important for him to make good impressions. That being said, he needs a lot of praise and he probably has a praise kink. He most likely is really into being called baby boy, he probably lives for affection when you two get it on, and he reaalllyy appreciates a gentle voice just telling him what a good job he’s doing on someone. Also, again, major sub.

-Mercury in Aquarius in the 8th house. He thinks it’s important that you tell him if you find anything wrong with what he’s doing, and vice versa. When mercury is in an air sign, there’s a pretty logical communication pattern and he’s probably pretty emotionally mature once he’s comfortable with projecting his opinions. However, because his merc is square saturn he probably is a little scared to bring things up at first. He wouldn’t be as reluctant as Yeonjun would be to talk about things, all he really needs is a tad bit of coaxing. Is good at staying set on his goals so... when he says he’s gonna make you both cum hard that night best believe that he means it lol. His merc being in the 8th house makes him a little paranoid, so again, he needs a lot of reassurance. Like Soobin, he’s also the type of person to ask “Is this okay? Did you like that?” But it’t not out of responsibility like Soobin seeks to get. It’s just second nature for Beomgyu. He’ss genuinely so scared that he’ll do something wrong :(((( it’s so cute.  Kind of curious, so he’s willing to try new things.

-Venus retrograde in the 10th house in aries. Tbh..... will probably like spending money on toys klefEKGAEKJN but on a serious note he’s one to feel really deeply about things, and is a tad bit dramatic. A bit shy when it comes to doing it with his partner the first few times, and it’ll take a lot of reassurance and praise to get him comfortable. Self love is also an issue for him so make sure to tell him how nice he looks!!! Once he’s truly comfortable he will flirt a lot, and it’s quite charming tbh. and the art of making love is a very passionate and deep thing for him, it’s not just fucking to him. He wont ever have one night stands, thats for sure. He most likely gets jealous really easy because his moon is in scorpio and his venus is conjunct juno.

-Mars in sag in the 6th house. I know yall thinking about his size... He’s an average size. His mars is close to scorpio and his pluto but it’s completely opposite jupiter. Mars in sag makes him naturally athletic so the stamina is high. He’s really just a ball of energy omg :’) He’s also really spontaneous and is one of those guys who will surprise you. And dare i say we have another bratty bottom lol.... He’ll be the type to just say whatever to his partner just to rile them up just so he could get someone to put it down on him once he’s truly comfortable with a partner. an even bigger brat than soobin. demanding when he feels confident, but not in a mean way he probably just asks for you to do more to him. Expressive and a bit loud in bed, and he probably likes angry sex but not where he’s in a position of control. If you ask him to dom in that situation he wont be that harsh but he can sure look the part, if that makes any sense.

-Jupiter in gemini in 11th house. His jupiter is opposite his pallas. I’m gonna try and say this in the nicest way possible, but beomgyu is a bit of an airhead alfhanlska and he most likely doesnt get subtle hints. You’ll most likely have to be specific with him and explicitly tell him what you want. that’s probably why once he gets comfortable with someone, he takes communication seriously. He’s also a bit of a romantic!! that’s so cute :(( loves to be social.

-saturn in taurus in the 11th house. Not very impulsive at all. takes a lot of time making moves and if he brings something up that he likes/dislikes, he’s most likely thought about it through and through. Than being said, he probably really doesn’t like being judged about things and really doesn’t appreciate being kink shamed!! He’s also the type of person to be friends with you before he becomes your lover. 

-neptune in aquarius in the 8th house. very loyal and does not like to be controlled, so if anyone doms him they cant /dom/ him.... idk how else to put it. like you have to be very nice to him and make him feel safe, dont make him feel like a belonging, just like make him feel special. also i dont think he’s completely straight either given that neptune is in his 8th

-uranus in aquarius in the 8th house. again, just the type to take a lot of your feelings into consideration and makes sure youre good too. likes to go with the flow of things. I hate that i keep saying this but it really does take a lot for him to get completely comfortable lol, but when he does he’ll be truly happy because he’s the type to love freely and without boundaries. when he expresses something that he likes or dislikes to you, its a big weight off of his shoulders so please take him seriously!

-pluto in sag in the 6th house. Again, doesn’t like to feel constrained. now that im thinking about it, things like bdsm or any type of sense deprivation are probably a no for him. He wouldn’t be opposed to trying it, because he does like trying new things, but he probably wont really favorite it. 

in summary, beomgyu is soft subby babie

[ms-m-astrologer]

Transiting Mercury re-enters Scorpio

Timeline (current events in BOLD)

Wednesday, September 23, 20:55 UT - transiting Mercury enters Rx shadow, 25:54 Libra

Sunday, September 27, 07:41 UT - transiting Mercury enters Scorpio

Thursday, October 1, 15:49 UT - Mercury’s greatest eastern elongation, 4:36 Scorpio

Wednesday, October 14, 01:05 UT - transiting Mercury stations retrograde, 11:40 Scorpio

Sunday, October 25, 18:23 UT - Sun-Mercury inferior conjunction, 2:47 Scorpio

Wednesday, October 28, 01:33 UT - transiting Mercury retrogrades back into Libra

Tuesday, November 3, 17:50 UT - transiting Mercury stations direct, 25:54 Libra

Tuesday, November 10, 17:00 UT - Mercury’s greatest western elongation, 29:47 Libra

Tuesday, November 10, 21:55 UT - transiting Mercury re-enters Scorpio

Thursday, November 19, 21:04 UT - transiting Mercury exits post-retrograde shadow, 11:40 Scorpio

Mercury’s function in our charts is to serve as our inner computer program, which we can boil down to: 

Input -> Process -> Output

That means we can equate Mercury’s retrograde periods to “debugging,” or to upgrading the software. Something about the ways we learn, think, and communicate needs work. If you think about Merc Rx this way, it’s much easier to deal with! 

We’re in the final week of Mercury retrograde! Which is the good news, I guess. The bad news is that although it begins and ends well, with flowing aspects to a couple of Lady Asteroids - the midsection is fraught with difficulties. I think 2020 has been a toughening process for most of us, and therefore why should little Merc fare any differently?

Wednesday, November 11, 02:18 UT - Ceres/Pisces trine Mercury/Scorpio, 0:11 (0 degrees 11 minutes)

Third of three - except the first two trines were in Air signs. We’re beginning to add some intuition, imagination, and sensitivity, to being more fluent in what we say and how we say it. This is going to be tested by most of the rest of the aspects which follow - we’ll definitely need the caring and sympathy.

Placements affected lie between 0:00 and 1:11 of the yin signs Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces.

Friday, November 13, 17:52 UT, Neptune Rx/18:13 Pisces sesquare Mercury / 3:13 Scorpio

Third of three. We’re again in some situation where there is no clarity to be found, which is not a situation Merc in Scorpio tolerates. With the majority of this aspect (the 135 degree one), we’re counseled to be patient - if we are, we can eventually push for the results we wish. Also, other people may be seeing things a little more clearly than we can; don’t be afraid (or too proud) to ask for help.

Placements affected lie between 2:13 and 4:13 of the fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius; and between 17:13 and 19:13 of the mutable signs Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces.

Sunday, November 15, 09:35 UT - Chiron Rx/Aries inconjunct Mercury/Scorpio, 5:21

Third of three. Words hurt deeper, and last longer, than blows. (Just ask Ms M, whose father never hit her but who also berated her on a daily basis.) This is definitely a day to consider woundedness (Chiron) coming from harsh words (Mercury). We will have a couple of choices, maybe both - one, to stop verbally abusing; two, to stop allowing ourselves to be verbally abused.

Placements affected lie between 4:21 and 6:21 of all signs; anything in Gemini and Virgo, though, will be especially affected.

Monday, November 16, 02:14 UT - North Node/21:17 Gemini sesquare Mercury/6:17 Scorpio;  South Node/21:17 Sagittarius semi-square Mercury/6:17 Scorpio

Third of three. Our “Mercurial” timing is off. We’re saying the wrong thing, or not saying the right thing; just when we thought we had something figured out, it dances away from us. A Sag Moon while this is taking place, can make us even more impatient and testy. Aim for more tolerance instead.

Placements affected lie between 5:17 and 7:17 of the fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius; and between 20:17 and 22:17 of the mutable signs Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces.

Tuesday, November 17, 08:07 UT - Uranus Rx/Taurus opposite Mercury/Scorpio, 8:00

Third of three - and this is the big one, isn’t it? The previous oppositions were October 7 and October 20. This “third time’s the charm” transit feels so stark to me - like a clearly-defined choice awaits us, and neither option is particularly “nice” or pleasant. Having to come to grips with some distressing idea, or with the fact that someone doesn’t agree with us - again, I’m sorry to keep being so US-centric with this, but here in the States we really need to grasp that the Dolt 45 Cult (and worldwide, the entire capitalist patriarchy) isn’t going to give up without a fight. We really need to wrap our heads around this.

Placements affected lie between 7:00 and 9:00 of the signs Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.

Wednesday, November 18, 12:18 UT - Vesta/Virgo sextile Mercury/Scorpio, 9:40

Third of three. It’s interesting to me because Vesta is now in her pre-retrograde shadow. Perhaps all this Mercury drama will give her something to chew on? There’s a Capricorn Moon, before this sextile matures, which may prompt us to look a little more deeply within. (Not that Scorpio needs that kind of a nudge! Nor does Vesta usually need much reminding to go inward.)

Placements affected lie between 8:40 and 10:40 of the yin signs Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces.

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Dates for the next Mercury retrograde are:

Friday, January 15: Mercury enters pre-retrograde shadow, 11:01 Aquarius

Saturday, January 30: Mercury stations retrograde, 26:29 Aquarius

Saturday, February 20: Mercury stations direct, 11:01 Aquarius

Friday, March 12: Mercury exits post-retrograde shadow