According to Sandy

A dramatic, fun, open and generous Leo Moon sets the tone for any weekend festivities, whether they be planned or unplanned. Exciting “look at me” melodrama is always possible with the fiery 5^th sign of the Zodiac and since the Lunar orb is also in its “Full” phase, lit by its opposite Sun in Aquarius, fireworks are possible. Strive for calm. Turn down that theatrical flame a little, try to sparkle in moderation on Saturday and Sunday, if that’s even possible. 

Leo wants us to be active, upbeat and regally magnanimous as we use the Full Moon to wrap things up and bring projects to completion. This fortunate time will last for about 10 days even as the Moon moves into the next sign of practical Virgo.

Enjoy the weekend!

Full Moon Leo January 26, 2013:  11.38PM EST / 8:38PM PST

Arriving on Friday morning 11/30/12 and remaining until Sunday, the Moon, Water sign Cancer’s ruler, makes us sensitive and feeling vulnerable when transiting the 4^th Astrology sign. Be creative, be pro active, try to keep any mood swings at bay. You can always cook something, set a pretty table. It’s the perfect outlet for all that “nurture” driven energy for which comfy, caring Cancer is noted. Domesticity has its merits – make family and friends comfortable. Make everyone feel at home.

BTW: Energy change on Sunday evening when the Moon struts into the regal sign of fiery, “Hey look at me!” Leo. There is a definite potential for drama and romance – fun. Dress up.

Enjoy your weekend!

“New” Moon in Leo on Friday – both the Sun and the Moon are in the generous, colorful sign of Leo. With the Sun as ruler, this Fire sign is all about joyous confidence. New Moons are best for creativity and beginnings.  

Use the flirty, creative vibrations natural to Leo and start a project, enroll a special someone in your life, do an awesome presentation – charm and fortune are in abundance. Depending on where Leo falls in your chart,  it may take some effort, but the “possibilities are endless” as they say. Prepare, plot, plan – go for it.

FYI: New Moon 11:54AM Eastern/ 8:54AM Pacific Friday August 17, 2012…then Virgo Moon in the evening, spotlight on health and work.

This initiating energy lasts for approx 10 days, even as the Lunar orb changes Zodiac signs. The Moon sign can just highlight what part of your life may be most in focus.

Ok, we’re just about there. Mercury halts its backward movement (Retrograde), stops (Stations) and goes forward (Direct) again in Leo  on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Hope any snafus, malfunctions, lapses, disconnects were none too many and eventually salvageable.

In the next few days, plans should become unstuck, deals remade and printers should work again. Congratulations – we made it thru!

*Communication planet Mercury goes Direct at 10:40PM Eastern August 7/ 1:40AM Pacific August 8. Next Mercury Retrograde November 6, 2012 (in Fire sign Sagittarius)

Colorful and upbeat, Friday’s Leo Moon can be a nice kickoff to the weekend. This Fire sign always adds fun, creative possibilities to life. Be kind and generous in spirit this weekend, have a good time. (The Sun will in Leo early Sunday morning) 

Saturday and Sunday changes our energy a little when the Moon moves into Earthy Virgo. Its traits of practicality and responsibility will give focus to doing what is needed. Take care of loose ends, pay attention to the details, handle your business, complete a project your been procrastinating about. Accomplishment can be soooo exciting and can make you feel soooo proud of yourself.

Whatever you do, enjoy it!

It’s time again – Mercury starts its Retrograde cycle on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 10:16PM Eastern/ 7:16PM Pacific.  Mercury, the planet of communication, transportation, manual dexterity, appears to move backward in the sky 3 times a year in different signs. This time, Mercury will be Retrograde in fiery, flirtatious, fun seeking Leo, the 5^th sign of the Zodiac until August 7/8, 2012.  This sign’s typical charming, “look at me scenarios” can turn to high melodrama as a result of misunderstandings/ miscommunication, etc. Be careful with what you say or write. Cement plans, confirm directions, back up files, make sure all those little electronic gadgets are working, to cut down on any possible confusion or hurt feelings.

If things went well the last Mercury Retrograde, 3/12/12 – 4/14/12, excellent – it can be done again.  As always, use these 3 weeks to review, rethink, revise so that when Mercury stops and reverses, it’s forward motion can be taken advantage of and projects that appeared to be stalled are  rejuvenated and relaunched with the benefit of any retooling that was done.

Also, with the potential to cause a bit more mischief, Uranus, planet of eccentricity, freedom and unpredictability, is Retrograde from July 13, 2012 until 12/13/12 in Fire sign Aries.  Often referred to as the higher octave of Mercury, Uranus’s slowdown, might soften the natural edginess, and nervous energy it has, but don’t test it. Keep forks away from outlets, back up the hard drive and keep those batteries charged.

As always, where Mercury, and Uranus, appears in the individual chart determines what part of life is most affected by a planet’s Retrograde motion, but regardless, being pro active avoiding potential pitfalls works.

Weekend Moon transits: 

A Leo Moon Friday 6/21/12, gives us the push towards melodrama, attention getting antics and a search for a good time. Go big, be generous, have fun. Fiery Leo Moon will support you.

On Saturday afternoon, the Virgo Moon will provide a change of pace and direction. This Earth sign influences us to be grounded, practical and conscientious. We can take the time to address any nitty gritty bits that might have been overlooked during the previous few days. (It can get us out of trouble. Could be useful?)

Have a great weekend!

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 – it will change. This weekend is no exception.

All day Friday April 27, 2012, the Moon is in its own emotional, homey, nurturing sign of Cancer. It is happy and comfortable in the Water sign it rules – expect “feelings”, sensitivity and vulnerability. 

Saturday and Sunday, the Moon will be lit up in the upbeat, “Me” sign of Leo. This Fire sign loves attention, melodrama and fun. Ruled by the Sun, the need for theatrics can rule – just remember that it’s not all about you. Be generous and entertaining. People might flock around you in droves.

Enjoy the weekend!

Friday afternoon, March 30, 2012, the Moon is in its own sign of nurturing, sensitive Cancer until early morning Sunday when a limelight seeking, colorful Leo Moon graces us with its fun until Tuesday. A Moon ruled Water sign and a Sun ruled Fire sign can make for an interesting weekend. Variety rules!

Cancer wants us to not only phone home but to stay there as well. It’s all about home and family – being safe and comfy. (Try a new cupcake recipe? Set up new behavior protocol for the kids?)

An energy change happens on Sunday when the Moon struts into upbeat, drama loving Leo. There are feelings of confidence, a generosity of spirit – that whole regal thing. Enjoy it.

Different Moon sign traits and influences – but co existence is possible.

Create a super weekend for yourself!

Get ready for your close up on Tuesday February 7, 2012. Full Moon’s intensify the traits of the sign it is visiting and with Sun ruled Leo, (its Zodiac symbol is the Lion /King of the jungle) we feel generous, creative and melodramatic (great for actors) – theatrics can rule, just remember that it’s not all about you.

Instead, wear some regal purple, aim for lots of generosity of spirit and fun mixed in with a little bit of showing off. Fire sign Leo wants us to be active, upbeat, and magnanimous, as we use this “Full” Lunar phase to wrap things up and finish projects begun at the time of the New Moon. This fortunate time to complete will last for the next few days.