Mars Square Uranus: The Ultimate in Bird Flipping

If you're feeling more rebellious, independent, and pugnacious than usual, congratulations...you're right on schedule with the Mars-Uranus square (exact 11:08 p.m. ET).

Personally, I have not been able to settle down to much of anything today. I hung out on Facebook (something I rarely do for more than 10-15 min. at a time, but today I felt like spending time in my Moon in Scorpio group), did a little work but not much, and was grateful that my period left me feeling merely fatigued instead of horribly cramped or incapacitated with a migraine (both strong possibilities under a Mars-Uranus square).

Mars is not well placed in Cancer under the best of circumstances, and square Uranus in Aries, this is not the best aspect under which to butt heads concerning domestic arrangements or living conditions. Depending on your own chart, you may be tempted to set aside your sentimentality and pitch out possessions. You may also feel like breaking something of sentimental value.

Fortunately, we are also coming into a Venus-Mars sextile (exact on Friday), so any damage done in relationships could be mended within the next two days -- but any abuse that occurs under this square should be taken seriously. People who already have bad tempers or difficulty managing their anger and/or alcohol intake could blow up in a highly destructive way, but even normally mild-mannered souls may feel like physically lashing out. If you can't do some kick-boxing, consider watching Rocky, Rebel without a Cause, or throw on some hardcore death metal and headbang to your heart's content.

PS: If you find most "New Age" types annoying, with their floaty, flaky, feel-good philosophy, and would prefer to have your chart read by astrologer who is equal parts rebellious, intelligent, articulate, pragmatic, and compassionate, please get in touch with me for my special "Dog Days" rates, good for the entire month of August.

Blue Moon / Labor Day Weekend Special: Mini Reading Discount!

Greetings, all ye readers both faithful and unfaithful:

Yours truly has got a "once in a Blue Moon" treat in store for you. If you contact me between now and 11:59pm (my time, which is EDT) on Labor Day (9/3), you will receive a special discounted mini reading, either by phone or written report, for just $20.20 (in honor of the crystal-clear vision that you may experience in the aftermath of this reading).

You can choose either a Mini Moon special, which will delve into the meaning of your natal Moon placement as well explore the situation of your progressed Moon, or

a Mini Mercury special, which will put you in closer touch with our solar system's innermost planet of communication and also just happens to rule Virgo, the Labor Day sign.

If you want both Minis, you need not make that choice; just double the above price to $40.40 and double your self-awareness.

To be sure, you can plug in your birth information into an astrology site and get instant gratification in the form of a free or nearly free reading on some or all of your planets -- a cookbook, black-and-white reading that cannot even begin to cop to nuance because all planetary descriptions are pre-written, cyber-canned, and have nothing to do with YOU. And forget about asking such a site any questions about your so-called report, or engaging in a dialogue.

If you value handcrafted, highly personalized authenticity over an instantaneous, one-size-fits-all approach, we have something in common. Hit me up at PlutoRisingAstrologer@Gmail.com with your exact birth information (including year, time of day, and city/state) and if you do not have a PayPal account, either open one or be ready to deal with the relative hassle and delay of money orders.

Pluto Rising Astrology at Your Service!

If you live in the NYC area or just plan to visit, I just thought I'd mention that in addition to being available for private astrological readings, I also do parties (with brief "Kamikaze" mini-readings for guests), and give private astrology lessons for those who are fascinated to learn about this ancient art. Please check my references on my homepage and contact me at PlutoRisingAstrologer@gmail.com for my rates.

I am a particularly good astrologer for Plutonic individuals who believe that change is not only possible, but necessary.