According to Sandy

February 20, 2012February 20, 2012

New Moon and Sun in Pisces – Dream On!

Pisces intuition and creativity powers up in a gentle way with the New Moon on Tuesday afternoon, February 21, 2012. The Sun is also in this sensitive Water sign and when both luminaries are together, the Moon phase is “new”. This type of Lunar energy is good for starts and beginnings of any kind. So, take the time to plug into your spirituality and inner conversations. Listen, take notes and make use of this dreamy, imaginative time. Go deep. Create something new!

The moon will change signs, into assertive, Fire sign Aries on Thursday, February 23, 2012, but the “new” effects can last for approximately 10 days until the end of the 1^st quarter. Activity, impulse, and passion might compel you to manifest some ideas that came to you during one of those Piscean dream sequences – whether sleeping or awake.

February 18, 2012March 1, 2012

Its Pisces Time!

Sun moves into the 12^th and final sign of the Zodiac – imaginative, impressionable, intuitive Pisces. Since it is a Water sign ruled by Neptune, pay attention to your dreams (keep pen and paper next to your bed to take notes 🙂 ) but stay grounded and connected. Over sensitivity to adverse energy or vibrations is no excuse to drift or try to escape. Be steady, be productive, be creative – which can be great for anyone associated with the arts. Ideas for new music, new choreography, new writing might bubble to the surface faster than usual. Pisces Sun on February 18, 2012, 10:18pm Pacific / February 19, 2012, 1:18am Eastern.

As always, those most affected have their Sun and/or Ascendant in Pisces. Note that planets transiting a sign add to the mix. With its ruler Neptune visiting until 2026, traits are intensified and we will probably all have our encounters with the mystical outer planet somewhere in your chart. Neptune has a reputation for clouding thinking, erasing boundaries, and fostering escapism, but, all these things that make life unsettled can also enhance creativity and imagination. The subconscious is a treasure trove of ideas.

Mercury, the planet of Communication, entered Pisces on 2/14/12 and will exit finally on 4/16/12. The influence on writing and speaking can show up in different ways due to heightening sensitivity, etc. Regardless, strive for clarity. Being sloppy, careless or vague can create such a mess. Also, during this time period, Mercury has its 1^st Retrograde of 2012 – 3/12 – 4/4. (It begins the backward trek in Aries and winds up back in Pisces again.) If contracts need to be signed, and you can’t delay for 3 weeks, clear your head, review documents carefully, take off any rose colored glasses that might have found its way to your nose.

Tap into all that compassion and kindness that Pisces is known for and spread it among family and friends. Sympathy and empathy abounds – offer assistance where it is genuinely needed.

*Pisces = Gemstone: Amethyst / Power color: Purple / Planet ruler: Neptune

February 9, 2012February 11, 2012

Weekend Moon: Libra Charm, Scorpio Focus

The Moon will do a social dance into the gracious Air sign Libra early Friday afternoon February 10, 2012. The weekend will be all about partnerships/ relationships because the 7^th sign of the Zodiac fosters not only beauty and creativity, due to the influence of its planet ruler Venus, but also seeks a natural balance in the universe – harmony with people and harmony in the home. There is a lot to be said for using beautiful things and peaceful surroundings to lift spirits and ease the settling of any disputes. Charm is NOT a weakness.

By Sunday afternoon the mood changes as the Moon slides into serious, sensual, secretive, stubborn, Scorpio (I ran out of “s”s). Ruled by powerful Pluto, this Water sign’s focus and determination can lead to uncovering mysteries, peeling back layers, etc. Deep.

Have a wonderful weekend!