The week astrologers have been writing about has arrived. On Friday at 6:37 p.m. (Pacific time) Pluto enters Capricorn; Monday at 12:31 p.m. (lunchtime), Mercury retrogrades (24 degrees Aquarius); and Wednesday, 2:32 p.m., Mars is stationary direct (25 degrees Gemini). I suggest everyone simply stand by and observe what occurs this week. It will be the beginning of unprecedented events. In the news as of this writing everyone’s using the word “recession.” Yes, that’s occurring and Pluto in Capricorn is why.

From previous articles on this website we know that Pluto entering Capricorn will transform our entire (global) economic, political and governmental institutions. Pluto is Ray 1 and its force first destroys (what is no longer useful for the new era must be dismantled) before it creates anew. The way humanity does business, from now until 2024, will undergo a radial transformation (Pluto) and the structures we depend upon for our material well-being, will be restructured.

In Aquarius, the sign of Goodwill and of Serving Humanity, we are all called to serve. Here’s a way to play a game and feed the world. It’s the vocabulary game that feeds rice to the poor through the United Nations World Food program. Everyone’s playing it. It’s fun! Go to http://www.freerice.com/. Have an online dictionary nearby. Free Rice is a sister to Poverty.com where we can see how much international aid each country is giving. All readers (New Group of World Servers and men and women of Goodwill) write and tell me how many rice grains you have donated. We’ll keep a tally. (Read more on Pluto in Capricorn, Mercury retro, and the week’s Celestial Events at nightlightnews.com .)

ARIES (March 21-April 20) Mercury retro in your chart is creating a double Aquarian influence. You may feel zapped by electrical charges. If this occurs, take Aconite (homeopathy) which grounds electricity. You will review future plans, hopes, dreams and wishes. You will also assess the groups you affiliate with. Do you serve them, do they serve you? How can you do better? You can love more is the answer. The future is looking for you.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21) A new reality unfolds in your daily life and daily work. In the coming weeks you will reflect upon labor, your occupation, profession, employment, what you are called to do and what is yours to do. Money will be the focus, which is correct to ponder upon at this time. Something about communication and publishing, education, and bringing the Ancient Wisdom to humanity. A door also closes.

GEMINI (May 22-June 20) Have daily intentions to focus more deeply upon clear communication because thoughts could go astray and misunderstandings with others could occur. You know not to make important decisions and to pay attention to all negotiations. You also know not to gossip for then you display a flawed Mercury. You are God’s messenger even as you masquerade as Heyoka, the jester/trickster. Careful traveling.

CANCER (June 21-July 20) Unforeseen changes in plans can make for great frustration. Attempt to take these in stride and remember they will pass. All things previous to the retro will comes to fruition and firm decisions made prior to the retro will actually be implemented. This will be refreshing. Tend to finances during this time. The outcome will be good.

LEO (July 21-Aug. 22) Mercury retrograde is in Aquarius, opposite your sign. Therefore it is affecting your relationships. A searchlight is shining there and also a wound seeking recovery. Neptune’s at home there, too, attempting to spiritualize and/or refine relationships. Some will dissolve. Then Vesta has your heart set on something or someone and then the Mercury retro appears. Are you thinking of a past someone? They are too.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your keen mind will review, reorganize and reflect upon what the world (and yours in particular) needs and how you can improve it. Notice you’re seeing through a different filter. Revelations may occur and lead to deep introspective thinking. It’s best to journal these experiences for communicating them could be difficult. More will be understood when Mercury is direct. For now, introspection is your main task.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) As you tend to your home (or attempt to buy, rent or seek where home is) waves of creativity flow into and through you. And should you dedicate yourself to this, a certain wound may lessen and a new fire will burn within you, a Vesta fire like those in ancient temples. Something occurs concerning your base or foundation. It’s being transformed, as is your daily life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Careful communicating with those close to you, especially intimates, family and children. There could be arguments due to miscommunication with no one understanding the meanings and intentions of everyday ideas and words. Because you’re reading this and understand the astrological predicament during Mercury retro, be the keen observer and the one who explains the astrology. You can do this. The Mysteries are another word for Scorpio.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 20) Thoughts, ideas, and people from the past show up in ways most unusual. At work, meetings could be delayed or cancelled. Make no extra plans or agendas. They could feel like a pressure to everyone. And whatever is planned won’t work out anyway. Maintain humor. This will assist in any misunderstandings that might arise when idle chatter runs rampant. Gently shift any criticism.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20) While continuing to work toward the most perfect work situation, hold off any decisions concerning money and finances. Make sure you have created and work with a monthly budget. At each month’s end review your money flow. All things can be adjusted but only when you know how your money is being used. You will continue to seek different ways to bring in income. Rely on your true inner principles.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 18) During the next several weeks you will be very introspective and this will provide insight into how you truly feel and what your values really are. Feeling more intelligent and original you’ll seek greater independence and freedom. After this retrograde and unusual ideas will emerge. Speak with others also interested in pursuing a new direction. Writing for you is in the stars.

PISCES (Feb.19-March 20) Changes, revisions and adjustments will occur this year and they begin this week as Mercury retrogrades. It’s best to move through these weeks with the intention of ‘non-reaction’ so that the winds of change gather and flow around you with no resistance. Maintaining the stance of the observer allows for life to remain calm and orderly. Observe and record all inner realities. At the end of the next three weeks new information shines forth.