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Astrology:Sun Into Aries – Spring is Here! 3/20/11

Spring has sprung! On March 20, 2011 the Sun moved into the dynamic first sign of the Tropical Zodiac – fiery Aries (7:21PM Eastern / 4:21PM Pacific). The Sun has transited all 12 signs and is starting the cycle anew.  On this day, we also celebrate the Vernal Equinox – Spring is here with new chances to bloom!

This Fire sign’s impulsive, physical high energy can be used to springboard those ideas and projects you’ve been contemplating all winter. With the lucky planet Jupiter transiting Aries until June 4, 2011, the universe will support you. Just don’t go into a “bigger is better” thing (which is a favorite Jupiter approach to life). Moderation, which is often a struggle for risk taking Aries, would work well now.  With unpredictable, non conformist Uranus also visiting – sitting for 7 more years – wildness can result. (Remember, Aries is ruled by the warrior planet Mars)

Mercury is in Aries too until May 15, 2011.  Communication may have more quickness, edge and bite – you’ll be great in debates?  Since the planet will be Retrograde 3/30 – 4/23, re think/ review any temptation for verbal assaults, even if you’re right. No need to wound.

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

*Aries = Gemstone: Garnet / Power Color: Red, fiery colors (of course)

FYI – March 20th is also designated as “International Astrology Day”. Always observed on the Equinox, it is a celebration of the ancient art of Astrology. (Cupcakes will be served!)


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Astrology: Sun into Dreamy Pisces February 18, 2011

On Friday 2/18, the 12th sign of the Zodiac got its turn to be in the Sun. Solar energy entered the Water sign Pisces –  creative, intuitive, emotional – at 7:25PM Eastern/4:25PM Pacific making the next few weeks a good time to innovate… something.

Imagination and feelings, Piscean characteristics, are heightened –  great for anyone associated with the arts. Ideas for new music, new dance, new writing might push to the surface faster than usual. The unconscious is very important with this Neptune ruled sign. Pay attention to your dreams as you stay grounded and stay connected. Over sensitivity to adverse energy or vibrations is no excuse to drift or try to escape. Be steady, be productive.

Spread that Pisces compassion and kindness among family and friends. Don’t be surprised that sympathy/empathy  are readily on tap – offer assistance where it is genuinely needed.

And to make it even more fun,  planets transiting a sign add additional energy to the mix:  Mercury may sharpen Pisces communication during its visit 2/22 to 3/10, watch Mars volatility 2/23 to 4/2 and remain stable with unpredictable Uranus -which ends its long stay on 3/12 (since 2003).  All 3 planets in Pisces plus the Sun is a powerful presence.  Make the most of it.

As always those most affected have the Sun or Ascendant in Pisces and for the rest of us, it depends on where Pisces appears in the birth chart.

*Pisces = Gemstone: Amethyst / Power color: Purple

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Astrology: A Gemini Moon Weekend 2/11 – Busy!

Friday afternoon February 11 brings us to a Gemini Moon weekend. The options are endless- chatting, reading, socializing, taking a class.

We will have 2 and 1/2 days of this Mercury ruled Air sign’s communication focused vibrations. Good time to learn, teach, share what you know.

However, try to hold off on the gossip, it can come back to bite you. If the temptation for verbal mischief is too great, play scrabble.

Have a fabulous weekend!


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Astrology: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Neptune* Moving Planets- Busy November!

Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Jupiter are busy changing signs, changing direction -from Retrograde (backwards) to Direct (forwards) – and thereby changing planet relationships/connections in our Astrology charts. As always, changing lanes just means paying attention. Never a dull…!

*Communications planet Mercury moved into Sagittarius on 11/8 (Mars is already there). We should notice a sharpening of thought, a quickness of new ideas, an alertness to new opportunities. Take advantage of the possibility of the adventure factor in both thought and deed.

*Imaginative planet Neptune went Direct in Aquarius 11/6.  Compassion, giving of self, sensitivity, creativity are traits of this slow moving planet but we must be clear to always distinguish illusion from real. Feelings, reaching out to others – admirable, but, don’t be taken in. And, face what ever it is, escapism will just delay goals.

*Lucky planet Jupiter goes Direct on 11/18 in Pisces. Jupiter lives up to its size, it is the largest of our planets and generates “large” thinking. Bigger is better, optimism blossoms, abundance is a “why not”. Expansion, movement for stalled projects will be noticed, especially as Jupiter reaches  full of energy Aries in late January 2011. This can be fun, watch extravagance.

*Romance/ Finance planet Venus goes Direct in its own sign of Libra on 11/18. Relationships, contracts, money decisions were reviewed hopefully during the Retrograde period and now we are ready to take action on any decisions made. (Finally, marriages are good to go!)

*Warrior planet Mars, already in Sagittarius since 10/27 – gives energy along with the sharpness of Mercury to this already active, bright sign. Adventure, risk taking, cleverness, discussions – can be fun times while getting things done. Watch what you say – be kind.

All the above will affect us differently, how strongly we are influenced depends on the individual chart. As always, it’s all good.


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Astrology: Moving Planets- Mars, Venus, Mercury *Yay!

Since I think of planets as energy sparkers, I like to pay attention to where and when they move from sign to sign. (They also move from House to House in the Astrology chart.) As they transit, they form different aspects to current planet placements and also to the planet positions of a birth chart.  New influences are created and old ones changed.

Mercury:

For those who have felt the effects of Mercury’s Retrograde movement in Virgo, let us all sing a chorus of Dylan’s “I Shall Be Released”. On 9/12, the planet of communication, transportation, electrical gadgets, etc. stopped moving backward. It goes direct now and will get back to Libra, where all this started back in August, on 10/4.  Plans, events, appointments, meetings will now get a move on.  Hopefully, you have used this time to rethink and regroup so that you can hit the ground running! (I love that expression:0)

Mars and Venus in Scorpio * Together:

On 9/14, Mars the planet of passion and heat joins Venus, our planet of love, and will stay in the secretive, sexy, smoldering sign of Scorpio until 10/27.  Let the “speed dating” games begin. Romance and attraction should perk up considerably. All thoughts/deeds may not turn to “Love”, but, there will certainly be thoughts of pairings/get togethers/ connections, random or otherwise. (BTW – Mars in Scorpio is a great time for achievement of all goals.  Passion and focus in abundance can set us up for accomplishment.)

Mars,  this sign’s “traditional” ruler (modernists consider it to be Pluto), gets  ramped up with the emotional, intense Scorpio energy. Venus, gentle, beauty loving and affectionate, might not be completely comfortable in this hyper passionate sign, however, there should be some steam non-the-less. (Think of Marlon yelling “Stella!!!” – something like that.)

BUT- there always is one – Venus, ruler of both Libra and Taurus, starts its Retrograde motion on 10/8. This backward trek can dull the power of its natural traits. After it backs into its happy sign of Libra on 11/8, Venus will go “Direct” on 11/19.  Full power will be on. (Rethink your wedding date plans??)

Btw: “Stella” reference – Tennessee Williams “Streetcar Named Desire” with Marlon Brando, Vivien Leigh, Kim Hunter

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Astrology: Moving Planets – Lots of Activity in Taurus!

The sign of Taurus will be hosting 2 high powered planets- Venus and Mercury- for several weeks at the end of March/beginning of April, 2010. Planet transits vary in length adding energy to a sign and can impact the individual wherever it falls in their chart. Taurus is a very dependable, practical sign that respects money, hates debt, loves beauty and comfort.  To paraphrase a line from my favorite musical “Westside Story” – “Who knows…Somethin’s coming and it’s gonna be great”.

Venus rules the sign of Taurus and glides in on Wednesday March 31 until April 25, 2010.  Often referred to as the planet of love, Venus is all about relationships and is very comfortable in this sign. Think peace, love, good food and budget talks with a significant other?  (Or, a close family member.)

Mercury, the usually speedy communications planet, moves into Taurus on April 2 until June 10, 2010. During this time frame, the planet will slow its pace and go retrograde on 4/18 – it will stop going backward and go direct again on 5/11/10.  Earthy, grounded Taurus will bring weight to the quick, “chatty Kathy” Mercury. Use this time to think things through – to change your mind if need be.

BTW:  Taurus rules the 2nd House in the Astrology chart – It is the House of possessions, money (what we do with it/how we feel about it), what we think is “valuable”.

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Astrology – Moving Planets

Last week, Jupiter, the planet of expansion and luck,  moved into the creative sign of Pisces for the next 12 months –  artistic types should have a good time. “More” is always best with this planet, so just be careful about extremes. (Draping the Empire State building in Chartreuse silk may be a bit much/ or not?)

As mentioned in a previous post, Mars is waltzing backward in the sign of Leo until March 10, 2010.  Are you feeling sluggish? Do projects, new ideas seem to be stuck in molasses? This is a good time to look over the “actions” you are planning. Think over commitments again – any fine tuning, reevaluation needed?

But, by March, the fiery planet charges forward again with all its potent energy.  Hey – we could all use some breakthroughs somewhere!

BTW: Mercury went into direct motion on January 15th.  Technical, and communication problems, attributed to this planet’s Retrograde status, should dial down.  Computer, telephone and T.V. breakdowns should be kept to a minimum. Although we should always be careful about what we say/write, signing a contract now will have fewer minefields to worry about.

It’s all good!

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Retrogrades – Mercury and Mars

Mercury goes retrograde in the Earth sign of Capricorn – December 26 until January 15, 2010.  (Previous retrogrades for 2009 all involved Air signs – now it will occur in the stable, business focused, ambitious Capricorn.)

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This change from Air to Earth can mean a difference in the area of life where the influence of Mercury’s backward movement can be felt, but regardless, with this planet it is all about communications. So by now you know the drill – review, reconsider what you say, and write – until mid January when Mercury goes forward again.

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Mars goes retrograde as of 12/20/09 in the Fire sign of Leo. It will go backwards in the same sign until March 10, 2010 and reverse. – (since this planet only goes backwards every 2 years or so, you have to pay attention when it changes direction.)

Watch for any temper and volatility issues as this “you wanna piece of me?” red planet slows down. Once fully in backward motion, you might notice a stall in certain areas of your life (creativity, career/business, etc) – things were jumping and then all of a sudden not.

Fiery, energetic Mars may not be sparking the plugs as it usually does. You might want to look again at the actions you are planning – any fine tuning, re evaluation needed? This is a good time to do it. Life won’t stop. You may need to prod things along, but events will start to bounce again after early March.