According to Sandy

Good day Sunshine! We can all experience a little bit of “Sun King” energy for the next few weeks regardless of actual Astrology sign. The Sun moves into Leo, the Fire sign it rules, on Sunday July 22, 2018.  “Regal” is the key word as it shines and heats the talent, self confidence, fun and love areas of life. Be active, upbeat, and magnanimous. You don’t have to give everyone you meet diamonds or tip $100s to the hot dog vendor, just ooze that Leo charm and you will be looked at, admired, loved.

Communication planet Mercury will be transiting dramatic, attention seeking Leo until 9/6/18. Verbal and written interactions may be livelier and sharper. Remember to share the conversation, let someone else get a word in – it’s not all about you.

BTW- Mercury is Retrograde from 7/25 to 8/18/18 – pay attention to details, no sloppy twitter / FB posts and oversee tech gadgets. (Can we still be careful, while experiencing sudden, unexplained cravings for sparklers, sequins and confetti?)

Enjoy the spotlight!

*Sun into Leo: July 22, 2018 * 5:01PM EDT / 2:01 PM PDT

**Gemstone – Tiger’s Eye *Power colors- Gold, orange (Sun colors) * Body Part – Heart (…of a lion!)

On Saturday July 21, 2018, the Harlem Book Fair is celebrating its 20^th anniversary with spoken word events, exhibit booths, music, panel discussions and children’s activities. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday in the city.

“The vision of the Harlem Book Fair is to partner with local and national leadership organizations under the banner of literacy awareness, affirming HBF as the nation’s largest African American literary event celebrating family literacy, community empowerment, and community cooperation. “

Harlem Book Fair

Saturday, July 21, 2018 * 10 AM – 6 PM

West 135th Street  (Betw. Malcolm X Boulevard &

Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard) Harlem, NY

It’s a Taurus Moon beginning early Saturday morning July 7, 2018 lasting until early Monday. Feeling beautiful, stubborn and material? It might be the vibrations of this fixed, security focused Earth sign guided by the elegant, luxury loving planet Venus.

There are possibilities of it being a determined weekend tackling those finances (how will you use your money the last 6 months of the year?) or a weekend filled with pleasurable pursuits (sharing decadent chocolate cake, with raspberry filling). Just depends. Taurus speaks to the obstinate bull in us and also our attraction to life’s sensual goodies. Hmmmm, which way to go?

Just remember that not all things are either/or. “AND” can often work very well too.

Make it a delicious, productive weekend!

On Wednesday in the West and then in the early morning of Thursday in the East, the Lunar orb is lit up and “Full” in Capricorn. (The Sun is in the opposite sign of Cancer.) The Zodiac sign that houses a Full Moon will have its traits and characteristics heightened for a few days.

The practical, earthy, Saturn ruled, 10^th sign of the Zodiac is about ambition, authority, duty. Capricorn leans towards long term goals, managing a career, creating success (whatever that means to you) and reaching for the top. Are your personal actions and business strategies producing results?

Take the time to figure out a path to handle what is necessary. We can use Capricorn’s Full Moon energy to detail and finalize projects. Work to complete plans that move you closer to what you want.

*Capricorn Full Moon:  6/27. 9:53 PM (PDT) & 6/28. 12:53AM (EDT)

Yes, the “livin’ is easy” as we greet the Summer Solstice, on Thursday June 21, 2018 with a frozen delicious treat sitting under a large Sun umbrella.

Besides being the longest day of the year, in the Northern Hemisphere, it also means the Sun has moved into the sign of Cancer, the Moon ruled 4^th sign of the Zodiac. This Water sign is emotional, moody, nurturing and concerned with home and family. (I think Cancers make good actors – all those deep, vibrating feelings can be released by playing out their secret selves on stage.) We will all be under this sign’s sensitive and caring influences.

Communication planet Mercury transits Cancer from 6/13 until 6/29/18 – people can be testy and super sensitive, so be careful with what you write or speak. Seemingly innocent interactions can start out great and then escalate into a hot mess – everyone winds up feeling “wounded”.

Let Cancer’s protective, sympathetic and kind “homey” energy take center stage. Use it well and enjoy the love along with the ice cream. Have a super Summer!

*Sun in 1^st degree of Cancer = Summer Solstice:

June 21, 2018 – 6:07 AM PDT / 3:07 AM EDT

*Gemstone – Emerald * Power colors- silver, pale gray (Moon colors) *Body Part – Breasts

Early Saturday morning, June 16, 2018, the Moon parades into Leo and stays for the whole weekend. Cool!

This Sun ruled Fire sign, the 5th sign of the Zodiac, wants us to be kind and generous in spirit while indulging in its natural inclination to show up and show off.

Put solar driven joy and confidence all over people, give a performance, have fun with any melodrama that might ensue. (Drama doesn’t always have to be a hissy fit.)

Leo’s love of attention may not always be “fun”, (there may be some pushing and shoving as too many folks try to sparkle at the same time) but it won’t be boring.

Make it a weekend to remember!

On Sunday May 20, 2018, the Sun enters the 3^rd sign of the Zodiac – Gemini. Ruled by the communications planet Mercury, this Air sign has a reputation for cleverness, flexibility, adaptability and love of change.  Light hearted, “younger than springtime”, a Gemini will not look/act their age for most of their lives. (Not childish, but youthfully engaging.)

BTW * I’m a Gemini – I loved writing the above   😀

With the Zodiac symbol being the twins (Castor/Pollux), “duality” rules. Regardless of actual birth sign, we will want to double the fun by multi tasking to the max. Be careful of scattering your energies. Complete important projects and deliver what has been promised. Half done is half accomplished.

Information maven Mercury transits Gemini from 5/30/18 – 6/13/18 highlighting writing, reading and conversation. Also, there may be urges for quick weekend getaways, and a “lets do something / lets learn something” type of energy.

Do pay attention to personal interactions. Deepak Chopra said: “Language creates reality. Words are magical power. Speak always to create joy”. Perfect for a Gemini Sun Transit

*Gemini Sun:  May 20, 2018 – 10:15 PM EDT / 7:15 PM PDT

Gemstone: Pearl or Agate * Power Color: Yellow * Body Part: Hands

Life is always a bit deeper when the Moon is in sensitive, sizzling Scorpio and when the luminary is at its “Full” phase in this emotional Water sign, power and passion can go off the charts.

The Scorpio Full Moon arrives on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Ruled by transformational planet Pluto, (traditional ruler is warrior planet Mars) there are deep feelings, intensity and purpose influencing us with energy to spare.

A Full Moon is a good time to gauge what needs to be finalized and completed in the next few weeks. Use Scorpio’s focus and determination to figure out what to keep and what to throw away (meaning – discard whatever is no longer useful.) Letting go is not necessarily giving up.

Scorpio also pushes us to pay attention to money matters that may involve others. Are there any financial issues that need to be cleared or settled– taxes, business ventures? Does anyone owe you anything? Time to collect?

*Scorpio Full Moon: 4/29/18 – 8:58 PM EDT / 5:58 PM PDT

On Thursday April 19, 2018, the Sun moves into stubborn and determined Taurus. Even though the Bull is its Astrology symbol, it is ruled by the lovely, romantic planet Venus. Taurus, the 2nd sign of the Zodiac, has many other dimensions.

While appreciating all the creature comforts, this sensual Earth sign also wants us to be physically and financially secure at all times. Loved ones are treated to poetry, music and gourmet restaurants, while getting a lecture on avoiding monetary pot holes. (A nice mix.)

For the next few weeks, regardless of Sun sign, we can all tap into Taurus traits of dependability,  strength and endurance so that we solidify and complete the projects started during the high energy of the Aries Sun. Watch out for a tendency to be overcautious – don’t get stuck and resistant to change.  Security is attractive, especially in this climate, but, sometimes we have to take a second look, take a chance before the “no”.

Taurus:  *Gemstone: Rose Quartz * Power color: Soft rose-pink* Body Part: Neck

* Sun into Taurus, Thursday 4/19/18 – 11:13 PM EDT / 8:13 PM PDT

**As always, those most affected have the Sun and/or Rising sign in Taurus, but the rest of us will still feel the stable influences somewhere in our lives depending upon where the Earth sign appears in the birth chart.

The possibilities are endless. We have “Triskaidekaphobia” Day – scary?, bad? troublesome?  (Personally, I think the experience is up to me.) And we have a weekend Moon in rambunctious “I’m #1” Aries – active, aggressive, adventurous (I love alliteration).

On Sunday 4/15/18, the Lunar orb will position next to the Sun = “New”.  A New Moon is considered a great time to start / create / plant something. The universe will support. And, last but not least, Mercury goes into Direct Motion on the same day (It has been Retrograde since 3/22). The Communication planet will take a few days to pick up forward speed, so continue to pay attention to the details.

Life is full. With high energy Fire sign Aries, look before you leap, think before you combust. Fun can surely be had, just use moderation.

Have a super weekend!

• Aries New Moon – 4/15/18: 9:37 PM EDT / 6:57 PM PDT
• FYI:  “Triskaidekaphobia” – fear of Friday the 13^th. I ignore any freaky Friday thoughts. These are often lucky days for me (pay day?) so that’s what I will anticipate!