According to Sandy

Call home – Friday Morning, 8/30/13, the Moon moves into its own sign again of Cancer. Its a Water sign and we’re drawn to hearth and home or anywhere we are hanging our hat this weekend. The Moon makes us sensitive and emotional, but don’t rule out the often soothing merits of a good meal. Downplay any moodiness and let Cancer’s kind, nurturing way of being show up.

BTW: Energy change on Sunday afternoon when the Moon struts into the regal, upbeat, attention getting Fire sign of Leo. (Have fun with this. Wear something Gold.)

Have a great weekend!

The Moon is content this Saturday and Sunday as it sits in the Zodiac sign it rules. Water sign Cancer sets us up to enjoy the comforts of home. Domesticity has its merits, make yourself, and anyone who happens to stop by, comfortable. Kindness and grace and a good meal can be so soothing for everyone.

The Cancer Moon is all about emotions, therefore sensitivity and vulnerability are heightened. Don’t go looking for hurt feelings – yours or anyone else’s. Avoid cultivating and harvesting dark thoughts. They will pass, so there’s no need to self medicate (over eat). Share your leftovers.

Have a lovely weekend!

“Summer’s here and the time is right for dancin’ in the streets” Our Summer Solstice, Thursday June 20, 2013 (PDT), coincides with the Sun’s move into Water sign Cancer. This Moon ruled 4^th sign of the Zodiac will nurture us thru the longest day of the year. Cancers can be emotional, moody, restless and sensitive, but– will always take care. Family, real or created, is the focus. Just be careful about going overboard with eating urges and/or needing to be needed. Know what is best for you – with both food and people.  

Your own personal Sun sign might be different, but, you can still take advantage of the reigning Lunar Cancer influences for the next 4 weeks by paying attention to instincts or any feelings you can’t put into words. Don’t let the antennas wilt. Heightened awareness can provide useful information. And, of course enjoy the homey, comfy company of family and friends. Loving them and feeding them ice cream is all part of the program. Fun stuff!

*Summer Solstice, in the Northern Hemisphere, the 1^st degree of Cancer, 10:04 PM Pacific – June 20, 2013 /1:04 AM Eastern – June 21, 2013

*Gemstone – Emerald * Power colors- silver, pale gray *Body Part – Breasts

BTW: For Moon children (those w/ Cancer Sun or anyone w/ Cancer prominent in their birth charts – rising sign, Moon sign, etc), Jupiter, the planet of luck, big ideas, big dreams and abundance begins a transit your sign on June 26, 2013 until July 15, 2014. Be alert, keep your eyes open for opportunities that come your way. Not all things will be as great as they appear, but many will be. Discard what can’t be used and handle the rest.

(The year is already half over – what are you going to do with what’s left?)

From Friday morning, 3/1/13,  until Sunday afternoon, the Moon will take residence again in the emotional Water sign of Scorpio. The 8^th sign of the Zodiac often impels us to dig deeper, to peel back layers – secrets and mysteries will not  be safe. Superficial chat will not satisfy. 

Regardless of what is discovered, don’t take it too personally. Don’t waste too much time with an “it’s all about me” scenario. You may want to do something else a bit more constructive.  Use Scorpio’s sizzling power and fierce focus for whatever you decide is  delicious and positive.

Have an awesome weekend!

Another “first” for 2013 – the first Mercury Retrograde period (unexpected happenings, a slowdown of actions and decisions), of the year begins Saturday February 23 until March 17, 2013. It occurs 3 times annually and this time, our Communication planet goes backward in the sensitive, imaginative, impressionable Water sign of Pisces. Mercury is not just associated with reading and writing, but is also connected to travel and transportation, education, manual dexterity, small electrical gadgets, etc. We just need to pay extra attention to the details to get thru without too many mishaps.  

Mercury Retrograde is always a good time to make plans, complete projects and of course to exercise all those “re” actions: re evaluate, rewrite, re assess, re acquaint, re address. The retrograde period can give us time to pause and reflect, rather than jump into new schemes. Contract signings, innovations, new investments should be delayed if possible and certainly not attempted until after close scrutiny. Pisces and its planet ruler Neptune can push us far away from the real. Situations are not always clear.

However, as I always say, “life does NOT stop”. If it can’t wait and a project needs to be handled, get a grip, focus and do what needs to be done. Don’t accept any hazy solutions and then hope for the best. Avoid having your work redone due to initial carelessness or sloppy thinking.

And, let’s not forget the weekend Moon transit: The Lunar orb will be in fun, elegant, dramatic Fire sign Leo this weekend. Dress up, socialize. Have a great time!

 *2/23/13 Mercury Retrograde 4:41AM EST / 1:41 AM PST

Monday February 18, 2013 – Sun into compassionate, dreamy, Pisces, the 12^th and final sign of the Zodiac. Its a Water sign ruled by imaginative, mystical  Neptune, therefore, remember to pay attention to your dreams (jot them down). The subconscious is a treasure trove of ideas. However, if too much “feeling” leaves you unsettled and fuzzy thinking, focus to stay grounded and connected to reality. Over sensitivity to adverse energy or vibrations is no excuse to drift or evade life. Be steady, be productive, be creative – which can be great for anyone associated with the arts. Innovations regarding music, dance, theater will probably bubble to the surface faster than usual.

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

Mercury, the planet of Communication, entered Pisces on February 5th and remains until April 14th. The influence on our writing and speaking can show up in different ways. “Say what you mean, mean what you say”. Being sloppy, careless or vague with interactions can cause misunderstandings. Strive for clarity.

Spread that natural Pisces kindness among family and friends. Don’t be surprised if sympathy/empathy colors your relationships – offer assistance where it is genuinely needed.

Sun in Pisces – February 18, 2013:  7:02AM EST / 4:02 AM PST

* Gemstone: Amethyst * Power color: Purple * Body Part: Feet

All those “S” words can make for a lot of fun possibilities this weekend. However, a descriptive list, for the 8^th sign of the Zodiac, would be incomplete without including others, such as powerful and passionate. This Water sign is intense. Tons of emotion can make for what Ms Davis called, in that great movie All About Eve, “a bumpy night”. Just hold on tight for the ride – Saturday and Sunday could be exciting!

As always with a Scorpio Moon transit, be aware if speech and behavior goes over the top and careens into melodrama– take a few steps back. We may all be a little prickly, a little over sensitive, don’t allow any slights, real or imaginary, to cut too deeply. Pause and take a breath because up next is the jovial Sagittarius Moon experience. A total shift in mood.

Wishing all a terrific weekend!

The 1^st Friday of 2013, January 4th, gives us a Libra Moon so that we start the weekend off on an artistic, relationship focused, harmony loving note. Persuade someone over to your point-of-view? Find a compromise? This Air sign fosters good feelings, people activities, beauty and creativity. Smile and enjoy it.

Saturday evening, the Moon will move into serious, secretive, stubborn Scorpio. This Water sign will have us “feel” things. Emotions can be dramatic and intense. No patience for the superficial – “real” conversations, one-on-one connections are demanded, drilling down to reveal the hidden is not unusual. (Going deep has its advantages.)

We can be flexible, go with the flow – we can have a great weekend!

The Full Moon in the nurturing, sensitive Water sign of Cancer, on Friday December 28th, intensifies and highlights its natural traits: taking care of people, feelings and emotions being close to the surface, having your moods run you. Don’t forget to take care of yourself and your stuff. Just as a “New” Moon is best for beginning projects- starting something new, implementation of ideas – the “Full” phase (Moon opposes the Sun in the sky, as it “wanes” on its way to the 3rd and 4th quarters) is optimum for the finalization of jobs pending, deals to be done. Clearing as much as possible off your plate before 2013 arrives can only be a good thing, right? Might alleviate any perceived pressures.

Late Saturday evening, the Moon shifts into upbeat, colorful, dramatic Leo, (however, the “Full” energy remains for approximately 10 days). The weekend could be full of fun, some showing off and lots of generosity of spirit. Fire sign Leo is ruled by the Sun so a pull towards theatrics always exists – just remember that it’s not all about you (or maybe it is!).

12/28/12 – Full Moon in Cancer at 5:21 AM Eastern/ 2:21 AM Pacific

And, have a super weekend!

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!