The Sky Today, July 18, 2022

At 12:01 a.m.: Mercury is opposite Pluto

Just after midnight, Mercury in Cancer opposes Pluto in Capricorn, inspiring arguments. This is an aspect of contention. Paranoid thoughts, suspicious behavior, or intimidation tactics are par for the course.  Others’ polarizing opinions act as catalysts that change the way we think or speak. Fundamental ideas about our history or identity may be challenged now, threatening something seemingly essential to our core personhood. Time and distance are required to see if this is an accurate assessment or a kneejerk conclusion that we have leaped to out of fear. 

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At 2:29 a.m.: Mercury is conjunct Ceres

Following this, Mercury conjuncts asteroid Ceres, fueling the tensions of the early morning’s Mercury-Pluto opposition. Currently, we are speaking up for our needs, or advocating for the needs of others.  But in many ways, we are “too close to the action,” too invested to look at situations objectively. We can therefore demand that others respect our needs while failing to reciprocate unless their priorities are aligned with our own. Avoid making false promises to manipulate situations in your favor. 

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