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Astrology: Varied Weekend * Aries and Taurus

Full Moon again in the sign of Aries on Friday October 22. On September 23, the Full Aries Harvest Moon announced the Fall Equinox. Since the Sun is still in Libra (and a Full phase occurs whenever the Sun is opposite the Moon), we have another Full Moon in the first Fire sign of the Zodiac. It will carry pretty much the same punch as it did last month. Ruled by aggressive Mars, all that in your face Aries energy, when used with your smarts, can really power thru obstacles.

Then as the Taurus Moon arrives late Friday night, comfort, stability and beauty tone down the vibrations.  This Venus ruled Earth sign will influence us for the rest of the weekend. Taurus leads us towards good food, luxurious thoughts. Good things.

Have a lovely weekend!

FYI: Sun goes intense in Scorpio on Saturday 10/23 – 8:35 AM EDT/5:35AM PDT


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Astrology: Sun Powers into Scorpio 10/23/10

The Scorpio Sun arrives on Saturday October 23rd (8:35AM EDT/ 5:35AM PDT) and can infuse us with passion and force to get projects accomplished, capture that love interest and drill down thru any mysteries that need to be solved. (Think “determination”)

Due to the characteristic sensitivity and emotionality of Water signs, Scorpio’s power will not be served distant and cold – there will be drama.

Scorpio our 8th sign of the Zodiac brings intensity, energy and depths of feeling.  Since warrior planet Mars, its traditional planet ruler (co-ruler is Pluto), is transiting Scorpio until 10/28 the power is really amped.  Any superficial skimming of the surface, in conversation or action,  just won’t do – if there are mysteries to be solved, secrets to be uncovered, this is a great time to do it. Time for a reveal?

However, as always – pay attention, you may get all wrapped in all the emotion and acting out and then discover that the “overwhelm” does not quite match the situation.

Laughter can be used as a balm to stabilize, bring things into perspective and lighten the atmosphere.  Save any overflowing aggression and/or grudges for another day. It will all probably dissipate as the mood changes.

Scorpio:  Gemstone – Topaz / Power color – Deep, dark shades of red


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Astrology: Unpredictable Aquarius Moon This Weekend, 10/15/10

The Friday morning October 15th Moon gives us an opportunity to let go of convention, do some “out of the box” thinking, focus on the welfare of others and be a little rebellious.

Aquarius has a stubborn streak (it is one of three “Fixed” signs of the Zodiac, along with Taurus and Scorpio) and is ruled by the unpredictable planet Uranus. It’s all about independence, sudden changes of direction, etc. Relax, go with the flow. Give more attention to another Aquarian trait which is contributing to the universe in some way.  Groups, other people and their causes are a natural concern.

Prepare for the unexpected. Not a bad way to spend a weekend- be spontaneous, share yourself. Enjoy!

FYI :  Moon will shift Sunday night into imaginative Pisces- art, music, creativity – but keep it real.

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Astrology: Weekend Moon in Scorpio 10/8/10

The Friday October 8th Scorpio Moon follows the New Moon that occurred  in Libra on the 7th.  The Moon will take residence in this emotional Water sign for 2 days. You will probably notice the difference. Rather than Libra-like easy social networking, there will be the need to connect on deeper levels with people– superficial pleasantries will not be acceptable or satisfying.

If feeling more exposed and sensitive, don’t allow any slights, real/imaginary, to cut too deeply. (Is it possible to spend too much time feeling wounded? You could be doing something else a bit more constructive?)

However, as always, a Sagittarius Moon, the next sign in the Zodiac, is waiting to follow a Scorpio one. Life perks up with the Moon bouncing into Fire sign Sag on Sunday afternoon.  There may be this unexplained, underlying need for adventure. Don’t get too extreme or go toward excess -if you need a net, use it. (Nobody becomes a”Flying Wallenda” overnight.)

BTW: The Flying Wallendas is the name of a circus act and daredevil stunt performers, most known for performing highwire acts without a safety net.  (Per WiKiPedia)

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Astrology: New Moon in Social Libra 10/7/10

Okay – start your engines, another New Moon phase occurs on Thursday October 7th. “New” happens each month when the Sun and the Moon are in the same sign. It is a great time for beginnings.

Our 2 Luminaries will be together in the Air sign Libra.  Libra traits are intensified and “New” in this social sign can mean new friends, relationships, partners, contracts, etc. (Blind date? Speed networking/business card exchange party?) Regardless of what, there will be charm and cooperation.

Saturn is currently spending a 2 year visit in Libra. This planet brings boundaries, discipline and structure.  It may constrict some of the natural Libra relaxed ease with people, but it can also give strength and focus – not  to give in to an opposing  point of view just to be agreeable.

For about the next 2 weeks, take advantage of the energy and meet someone, create something “New”.


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“Double, Double Toil and Trouble” Comes to PBS

This week Macbeth comes to a local PBS station near you. I have gushed about this play several times before here – and now I will again.

The filmed version of this Shakespearean play about ambition, greed and madness stars Patrick Stewart (always a theater actor, but, now perhaps best known from “Star Trek: Next Generation”). I saw him in the staged production on Broadway last year and loved it.

The action has been moved out of its original time and into 30’s/40’s war torn Scotland. Most of the original text remains, even with the modern presentation, but it all works anyway. (Towards the end of the play when Macbeth, ready to fight to the death, calls out, “Bring me my armor” – instead of a helmet and metal breast plate, he is fitted with a army issue “flak” jacket and machine gun. By this time, the audience was so wrapped up in it all, it didn’t matter.)

It may not be considered as deep and layered as Shakespeare’s  Hamlet or King Lear, but Macbeth is so much fun. It has 3 witches, 8 ghosts plus, a “moving” forest and a man with a violent birth.  Both Macbeth and his Lady wreak havoc as they totally embrace their baser nature and eventually self destruct. You are grabbed from the first scene and it won’t let you go until that pesky forest starts to inch forward, (I hope I haven’t given too much away) This is drama!

It is a rousing, rambunctious, and riveting tale of misdeeds, murder and mayhem. (Yes, I’m showing off- I love alliteration.)

Macbeth, William Shakespeare: PBS Great Performances (check local listings)

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Astrology: The Weekend Moon – Variety of Moods!

As you know, the Moon changes Astrology signs every 2 to 2 1/2 days. If you don’t like the Lunar energy one day, wait a few days for a possible change.  This weekend is no different.

All day Friday October 1st, (actually it moves in early on Thursday), the Moon is in its own homey, nurturing sign of Cancer. Expect “feelings” – sensitivity, vulnerability.

Saturday afternoon thru Sunday, the Moon will be in the upbeat, “Me” sign of Leo.  This Fire sign generates confidence, generosity of spirit – that whole regal thing. Enjoy it. Friends and family can just bask in the golden glow of each other – fun.

As always, have a super weekend. Cherish the time.

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Xmas Trees in September!

I love the holidays – the smells, the sounds, the food, the ribbons & boxes, the door stopper fruit cake & all the glittery stuff that comes with the season. (Those little white lights wrapped around shrubs or trees make me smile.) BUT, there are Christmas trees in Costco today – they used to at least wait until October. It is too soon.

I will flood family, friends & neighbors with good wishes, good vibes, happy salutations, etc. Urging all, with the use of phone calls, emails & cards, to be thankful and grateful for what we have.  That’s just some of the many positives of the time of year, but, “Jingles Bells” in WalMart in September is too soon.

The stomach rolling, dancing Santa and the wiggling mounted fish should only be seen in the dead of winter – not in Walgreens in September. It’s too soon.

Surely we can lift our spirits in other ways. We can smile, have positive thoughts, good will toward men and all that good stuff without listening to Burl Ives singing “Have a Jolly, Jolly Christmas” before Halloween. It is too soon.

Please, don’t get me wrong and consider this a complaint, it’s just an observation.  Yes, I know I “observed” this too early Xmas calamity last year and the year before that & I understand my missive will change nothing – but, it clears my air!

I love the holidays, but September is too soon!


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Astrology: Weekend! Moon in Aries,Then Taurus

On Friday 9/24 we feel the effects of the active, aggressive Aries Moon. As always, there are planetary happenings, depending upon the individual chart, that might make this sign’s warrior sentiments more intense – keep a lid on your temper. Leave the flamethrower in the closet. (Kind of hard to walk back that type of conflagration no matter how many times you say “sorry, my bad”.)

On Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday, the pace changes as the Moon moves into security minded, comfort loving Taurus.  Celebrate Fall / Indian Summer.  This new season is a good time to go over finances and watch the leaves change color.  Taurus – find the beauty, while watching your cash. Makes sense to me.

Have a great weekend!

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Astrology: Shine on Harvest Moon!

This month’s Full Moon is in the Fire sign of Aries on Thursday 9/23. It is also this year’s Harvest Moon. (“Harvest” is any Full Moon that occurs closest to the Autumnal Equinox– which happened when the Sun glided into Libra on 9/22/10.) During this Full phase, the Libra Sun is directly opposite and lights the Aries Moon. Rather than the more familiar crescent shape, we see it round and beautiful.

The Moon is “waning” on its way to the 3rd and 4th quarters, making it a good time to finish up old projects, clean up messes that you have been staring at for the past few weeks. An Aries Moon is perfect for physical activity. Get it done! Once you clear out what has been hanging around, you will create space for the “new” – ideas, things, people, places. However, fiery Aries can be a little over the top with all that Mars energy. Don’t do that “throw out the baby with the bath water” thing. Think it through before letting go?