According to Sandy

May 18, 2012 could be a loving, luxurious Friday or a stubborn, determined one. When the Moon is in the Venus ruled, Fixed, Earth sign of Taurus, it’s all about sensuality, life’s beauty and pleasures, but it also brings forth the obstinate bull in us. Is there such a thing as inflexible love? Nobody wants to lose, give up/ give in, change direction. “Stickin-to-your-guns” works, until it doesn’t. Pay attention and accept when it stops. Regardless, surround yourself with good food, good people and good times.

On Sunday afternoon, May 20, the mood changes along with arrival of a Gemini New Moon. An initiative focused New Moon pushes us to “start” something. Since it’s in the 3^rd sign of the Zodiac, ruled by Communication planet Mercury, whatever we start will probably be in some form of personal interaction – speaking, writing, etc. Launch an idea, a pitch, a book, an inquiry…

BTW:  A Moon is “New” when it’s in the same sign as the Sun. The Sun moves into Airy Gemini on the same day, May 20, 2012 – 8:20AM Pacific/ 11:19 am Eastern.

(A post celebrating the Gemini Sun will be up on Sunday)

All day Friday, January 6, 2012, is about Gemini Moon influences: craving variety, being flexible, needing to communicate – such as talking and texting at the same time. Just pay attention to what you say or write, don’t get sloppy. (Remember that old saying about “loose lips”, etc) 

Saturday afternoon quiets down the restless energy as the Cancer Moon glides us toward calm and comfort. There will be nesting instincts with lots of sensitivity and emotion thrown in. (Don’t take anything personally.) There may also be nurturing and caring, which usually involves food. Share. Besides being a nice thing to do, it will also cut down on any overeating tendencies that might surface.

Enjoy the weekend!

What a combo! All day Friday September 2, the Moon is solidly in the middle of Scorpio drama, intensity and determination. A Scorpio Moon can render us focused, fierce and fearless. You may want to ratchet down some of the accompanying emotion and moodiness to save room for tapping into the natural seductive energy of this Water sign. Use it to get what or who you want.

Saturday afternoon September 3 through Monday, is all about Sagittarius. When the Moon bounces into this Fire sign, we tend to be upbeat, friendly risk takers.  It’s all good, everything is possible, a “yes” attitude. Fun Sagittarian energy – do something, be something, learn something – and enjoy it!

Have a marvelous Labor Day weekend – do something special for you and yours. 

An early morning Taurus Moon on Friday August 19, 2011 means being surrounded this weekend with Taurean themes –  romance, creativity, comfort (financial and physical). Ruled by the lovely planet Venus, this beauty loving, food loving, loving Earth sign can push tendencies to be attached to ideas or points of view and be resistant to change. Nobody wants to lose, give up/ give in, change direction. Well, we have all heard the word “compromise” too much lately – but, think about it. Sometimes you have to choose your battles, rather than take a stand  “just because”.

Weekend desires may include being financially, physically secure and comfy. Re evaluate how you spend and save your money.  With grounded Taurus determination, you can manage your cash and still be good to yourself and loved ones.

Surround yourself with good food, good people and good times.

Have a delicious weekend!

If you need to get something done, start and end early on Friday June 24, 2011. The fiery, energetic, aggressive influences of Mars ruled Aries will last until 6:07 PM Eastern/ 3:07 Pacific and then the Moon goes Void of Course until Saturday afternoon. All those “lets go get’em” vibes can lose clarity and focus which can lead to lots of action, but very little finish. Wait, if you can, until the Lunar orb moves into the next sign – Taurus, 4:53PM Eastern/ 1:53PM Pacific on June 25^th.

Lasting until Monday morning, the practical, stubborn Taurus Moon can assist in completing what Aries started. This Earth sign is ruled by the lovely Venus – that old saying about catching more with honey, than vinegar (something like that) can be quite effective when finalizing a deal, cajoling a signature, nailing down a commitment. Be gracious while accomplishing. Charm works!

Have a great weekend!

FYI:  “Void of Course” or VC or VOC –     As I’ve mentioned in this space before, “Void of Course” – means that the Moon position creates no aspects (relationships/connections) to the Sun or planets while on its way into the next sign.  A Moon without “aspects”, can be a time of vagueness and doubt.  The consensus among Astrologers is to “not start anything”.  Finishing projects that began before the “VC” can be handled and completed, but avoid initiating during this uncertain time.

Friday June 17th- it’s a work focused Capricorn Moon all day.  Following the rules, taking a serious approach to the business at hand can all be part of this Earth sign’s M.O.– but,  it’s still the start of the weekend. Be nice to your employees, loosen up, smile. They will love you even more if you let them work ½ a day 😎  

Early Saturday, the Aquarian Moon takes over until Monday morning. Air sign Aquarius has a stubborn streak (it is one of three “Fixed” signs of the Zodiac, along with Taurus and Scorpio) and is ruled by the unpredictable planet Uranus. It’s all about independence, the need to break free of routine. Prepare for the unexpected, the unconventional and/or sudden changes of direction. Perhaps “prepare” is not the right word? Just be flexible and ready.  Relax, go with the flow. Could be fun.

Have a super weekend and Happy Father’s Day !!

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!

Time to perk up!  On Friday morning, January 28^th, the Moon will bounce into optimistic, jovial Sagittarius for a 2 day visit.  Thoughts turn to travel and adventure – fun. Get out and about, see people. Lucky Jupiter rules this Fire sign and lovely Venus remains in Sag (until February 3^rd) so take a chance on romance?

Early on Sunday morning, the Moon marches into the “all about business” Earth sign Capricorn. The 10^th sign of the Zodiac has a duty, responsibility and  authoritarian focus.  It’s all good.

Have a delightful weekend!

Christmas Eve, Friday December 24, goes into Ho, Ho, Ho mode with a fun loving, generous Leo Moon. All those” best of the season”, “joy to the world” feelings surround us. Lots of red and gold for the “look at me” Leo mood.

The Virgo Moon on Christmas Day supports quiet, behind the scenes “secret Santa” caring and service. Surprise someone with a visit or a phone call. (This Earth sign’s focus on details should make Volunteer plans go well– mission accomplished.)

Have a great weekend. Jingle, Jingle.

Merry Christmas!

December 17^th has the possibilities of being a loving, luxurious Friday or a stubborn, determined one. Just depends. Earth sign Taurus Moon speaks to beauty, sensuality and also the obstinate bull in us. Hmmmm, which way to go?

The Saturday evening Moon sends us into the fast talking, project juggling, change loving world of Gemini. Duality is the key word– yes, we can often do 2 things at once, but no, it doesn’t go well all the time. Be versatile and focused – it can work.

Have a lovely, obstinate,  chatty weekend!