According to Sandy

Howling for luxury and looking for delicious eats – but still counting dollars? It might be the vibrations of the Taurus Full Moon on Tuesday November 12, 2019. This is a security focused Earth sign guided by its ruler – the elegant, luxury loving planet Venus.

Whatever vibes are out there can all be put to good use. Indulge the sensual side, while monitoring investments. Share whipped cream and chocolate covered strawberries with a significant other while tallying the checkbook at the same time. It’s possible!

As always with a “Full” Moon, it’s a good time to finish what you’ve started. Before the next “New” Moon, use grounded Taurus’ influence to complete any financial dealings and/or improvements to surroundings – beauty, comfort and safety. Who do you have to be, so that you can do whatever it takes to have those things you value most?

*Taurus Full Moon Nov. 12, 2019 ~ 8:34 AM EST / 5:34 AM PST

<Sagittarius New Moon, 11/26/19>

Scorpio season is upon us, the weather might be cooling down, but a Scorpio Sun brings heat and sizzle on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Potent, powerful, persistent, and passionate OR, stubborn, secretive, sensitive and sensual – I couldn’t decide on which group of adjectives to use for the mysterious 8th sign of the Zodiac.

With Scorpio’s traditional planet ruler Mars (energy and aggression) and its modern ruler Pluto (power and transformation), being cool, being superficial – skimming the surface, in conversation or action, just won’t do. The next couple of weeks can ramp up intensity and dig deep into feelings for all of us.

Mercury, the Communication planet, transits Scorpio from 10/3 – 12/9/19.  Interactions can be easily heated and more demanding than usual. Be focused and avoid unnecessary confusion and / or hurt whenever possible. (Adding to the possible drama: Mercury will be Retrograde in Scorpio from 10/31/ to 11/20/19)

Lovely, romantic Venus visits serious Scorpio from 10/9 – 11/2/2019, adding beauty and lushness to this sign’s natural sensitivity. Also, thoughts may lean toward what you value and especially how you value yourself. Pay attention.

As always, the impact of planet placements depends on where (which House) Scorpio falls in your particular chart.

We can accomplish a lot during this time using Scorpio’s power and determination. But, also remember that laughter can be used as a balm to stabilize, bring things into perspective and lighten the atmosphere.  

*Gemstone: Topaz *Power color: Deep shades of red *Body Part: Reproductive system (surprise!)

~*~ Scorpio Sun 10/23/19 ~ 1:20 PM EDT– 10:20 AM PDT

Monday September 23, 2019 ~ whether you call it “Fall” or “Autumn”, (in the Northern Hemisphere) when the Sun moves into Libra, it is an “Equinox” – equal day / equal night. Balance – interactions, both business and personal, cooperation, genial negotiations will be in the forefront for the next few weeks. Good things in life are sought after due to the influences of lovely planet ruler Venus – romance, music, delicious food, beauty, graciousness and hospitality. Even if it isn’t your Sun or Rising, the 7th sign of the Zodiac will still cast a glow.

As Communication planet Mercury transits social Libra, from 9/14 – 10/3/19, it should amp up our chats, tweets, and texts, with cleverness and charm. Sensual Venus visits the 7th sign of the Zodiac, from 9/15 – 10/9/19. This is a welcome extra to warm and lift spirits. Mars will transit from 10/4 – 11/1/19. Normally prone to action and impulsiveness, the Warrior planet’s usual rambunctiousness is muted.

As always, your experience of the Sun in a particular sign depends most upon where it appears in your chart. But the Sun in harmony loving Libra can set a mood to benefit us all. Edges can be smoothed and softened on potentially contentious situations.

My suggestion for anything Libra is always: meet fun folks somewhere beautiful for brunch and / or cocktails. Enjoy being with others!

Libra Sun * Autumn Equinox 9/23/19 ~ 3:51 AM EDT / 12:51 AM PDT

Gemstone: Aventurine * Power Colors: Blues & Violets * Body Part: Kidneys

FYI:  The Scale (signifying balance) is Libra’s Astrology symbol. All other Zodiac signs are either people or animals.

Next Scorpio 10/23/19

On August 30, 2019, the Sun and the Moon are both in Virgo. When the luminaries are in the same Zodiac sign, the Moon is in its “New” phase. A New Moon is a great time to start something – big or small. Since it is ruled by communication planet Mercury, analytical Virgo’s written and verbal skills enhance our interactions.

The practical Earth sign will be even more powerful as 3 planets join the Sun & Moon. All will have their influences over Virgo concerns of work, health & service:

~ Mars 8/18 – 10/4 * Brave, energetic

~ Venus 8/21 – 9/15 * Down to earth romance

~ Mercury 8/29 – 9/14 * Quick & clever

Also, take advantage of Virgo’s natural “I’ll handle it” approach to take a look at fitness and nutrition. Are there things to be improved – diet, exercise? Don’t spend too much time being critical of yourself. New plans, new ideas – take care of needed changes now.

*Virgo New Moon:  8/30/19 6:37 AM EDT / 3:37 AM PDT

The Sun moves into Leo on Monday July 22, 2019. It rules the 5^th sign of the Zodiac and we can tell regardless of our actual Astrology sign. With the influence of the “Sun King”, we are upbeat, magnanimous, a bit more dramatic, colorfully creative and drawn to the spotlight. Leo doesn’t get shyness. As the Sun struts through this regal Fire sign, the potential for having fun and drama ramps up.

Adding to the energy will be aggressive “Warrior” Mars transiting Leo from 7/2 to 8/18/19. Overly confident and perhaps impatient for attention, we may take risks. Remember, there is a difference between risk and reckless. (Check the parachute before attempting the longest free fall airplane drop in the Guinness Book of Records. Verify the distance between drop height & ground. Only preen for the close up once safely on the ground.)

Lifting the sparkle and shine experience of a Leo Sun is a Venus visit, 7/28 to 8/21/19. The planet of love brings even more warmth, beauty and love of “luxe”.

Verbal and written interactions can become livelier and sharper due to Communication planet Mercury’s Leo transit from 8/12/to 8/29/2019. Share the conversation, let someone else get a word in – it’s not all about you.

Enjoy the spotlight!

*Sun into Leo: July 22, 2019 * 10:51PM EDT / 7:51 PM PDT

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

(Next up – Virgo Sun 8/23/19)

~ BTW: The date when the Sun transits into a sign can fluctuate year to year – from the 19th to the 23rd. If born on one of these days, you are considered a cusp baby – close to two signs- but regardless, there is only one Sun sign in an Astrology chart  (however, the individual will often exhibit a combo of characteristics from both signs).

On Tuesday, May 21, 2019, the Sun began its journey through the third sign of the Zodiac. It remains until Jun 21 when the Summer Solstice begins (Sun into Cancer). Gemini has the “twins” as its Astrology symbol (think Castor & Pollux) and we will want to double the fun regardless of our actual birth sign. Wanting / needing to be in 2 places at once will seem like fun, doing 2 things at the same time will be an “of course” – duality rules. Let the multi – tasking begin!

Gemini, ruled by Mercury the communication planet, urges us to interact – tweet, Facebook, text or have an old fashioned face-to-face –  in order to add variety to life and just generally perk things up. Learn something new, meet and greet, read and write, chat too much, maybe gossip too much and don’t forget travel, whether it be real or arm chair, the search for greener grass will be enticing.

Quick, clever, information maven Mercury will be transiting Gemini from 5/21/19 – 6/5/19.  Hit the pause button occasionally. Collect your thoughts, watch what you say.

Venus, planet of love and beauty, will be in Gemini from 6/9/19 to 7/4/19. It can bring out our social best and gentle some of that Gemini verbal sharpness.

~ Chopra said: “Language creates reality. Words are magical power. Speak always to create joy”. Perfect for a Gemini Sun Transit

*Gemini Sun:  May 21, 2019 – 3:59 AM EDT / 12:59 AM PDT

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

The 2nd sign of the Zodiac, Taurus, has the Bull as its symbol. – for a good reason. Often unwavering in beliefs, holding on after others have dropped the tug rope, just remember to “let go” when obstinacy is no longer useful. However, it is ruled by the lovely, romantic planet Venus, giving fixed, Earth sign Taurus several other ways to go. It can make us determined, practical and dependable, but it’s also a lover of beauty, good food and luxury. Loved ones are treated to poetry, music and gourmet restaurants, while getting a lecture on avoiding financial pot holes – nice mix.

For the next few weeks we can tap into those Taurean traits of strength and determination 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 miss an opportunity out of fear or an unwillingness to move. Widen vision? Take a chance? Before the “no”, take another look.

Also, Uranus, planet of unexpected change and rejection of the status quo has been in Taurus since March 2019 and will remain until 2026. Don’t be surprised if there are sudden shifts in how finances are handled, how sensuality is expressed, how food is used, and how “luxury” is considered. “Change” is the operative word.

BTW – Uranus stays about 7 years in each sign, so it can have an impact.  Closer planets, like Venus, Mercury, Mars, transit for only a few months.

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

* Sun into Taurus, Saturday 4/20/19 – 4:55 AM EDT / 1:55 AM 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.

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 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.

Saturday & Sunday, March 3/4, 2018, the Moon will charm and class us up while in the lovely and amiable 7^th sign of the Zodiac. This relationship focused (both business & personal), Air sign, ruled by elegant, romantic, beautifying Venus, seeks balance, harmony and cooperation while urging us to express our artistic talent, share ourselves with people and just generally expect and accept good times.

If a Libra Moon helps us tune out / tone down any negative, angry voices out there (or in our heads), terrific.

Have a great weekend!