Astrology

Mercury in Leo oppose Neptune in Aquarius

September 8, 2011 by admin Leave a Comment

On Thursday, clouds of confusion will be the major astrological weather maker as Mercury in Leo opposes Neptune in Aquarius. This can be difficult for more cerebral types who may find it very challenging to stay focused and centered throughout the day. Pay very close attention to your conversations and what is being communicated to you as it will be easy to misconstrue others peoples words and intentions. On a more positive note, it is a great day to meditate, due spiritual based activities, or artistic and creative endeavors.

On the lunar front, the Moon moves into network oriented Aquarius changing our focus from business concerns to our friends, associates, and group activities. In the morning hours, the Moon will sextile Uranus which could manifest as a surprising turn of events or positive communications that you could directly benefit from. Whenever Uranus is involved, expect the unexpected! The Moon will remain in Aquarius until Saturday afternoon.

Tarot Tune-Up: Get out your oracle or tarot deck. Shuffle your cards. Ask yourself the following question, “What is the most beneficial way for me to work with the Mercury-Neptune energy today?” Pick a card from the deck.

I pulled the Ace of Cups: Pay close attention to my creative ideas today. Some new project that requires emotional connection or intuition may be on the horizon.

What card did you pull?

Sun in Virgo – Moon in Capricorn

September 6, 2011 by admin Leave a Comment

On Monday, the moon will move out of fun and boisterous Sagittarius, and into practical and reliable Capricorn. For our fiery friends (Leo, Sagittarius, and Aries) this is a real downer because the Labor Day holiday has provided you with a break in the monotony of everyday life. However, reality calls and it’s back to business as usual.

While the Moon is in Capricorn there will be no planetary aspects so we may notice shifts and changes in our moods especially on Tuesday when the Moon will square Uranus and conjoin with Pluto. On Wednesday, the Moon will trine Venus providing us with many opportunities to be social. However, towards the end of the day avoid reacting emotionally as the Moon will oppose smoldering Mars in Cancer which could lead to arguments and disagreements.

On the business front, the Moon in Capricorn can be beneficial. During this month transit we can take the reins and move ourselves closer to our goals, organize situations that have become out of control, and set down regulations and guidelines that will provide us a stronger foundation for our future. However, on Tuesday avoid speculations or stock trading until late afternoon when the Moon will trine Jupiter in money oriented Taurus.

It’s Time To Lend a Helping Hand

September 2, 2011 by admin Leave a Comment

The tragedy and devastation that occurred with Hurricane Irene has crippled much of the Northeastern United States. After having email exchanges with several friends whom are currently paralyzed by the storm; it appears that there is no end in sight. Many are still without power and running water with no estimation date to when their utilities will be restored. It has truly been an awakening for those that believed a Category 1 Hurricane would be nothing for the Northeast to bear – when it actually could come close to rivaling Hurricane Katrina in estimated damage costs.

As an astrologer, it has been very difficult to watch. Since I do know enough astrometeorology to be dangerous, I have written several times about an East Coast Hurricane occurring around the time of the grand square in August. We are not out of the woods yet, it is possible for another major storm to strike the United States in the month of September.

On a much more positive note, this weekend could prove to be the beginning of relief for the storm ravaged areas on the East Coast. The Sun in Virgo (help and service to others) will make a trine to Jupiter in Taurus. This is a great aspect for lending a helping hand, as well becoming more optimistic about the future. For those suffering through the hardship of the storm, this could prove to be comforting. For those not affected by the storm, Sun trine Jupiter will provide you with self-confidence, hopefulness, optimism, and you will feel that luck is on your side. However, be careful not to be self-indulgent and self-righteous. If you get a chance to lend a hand to others take advantage of the good karma points this will provide. You may need to spend them later!

Over the Labor Day weekend, the Moon will move through Scorpio until Saturday evening when it will transition into Sagittarius. The Moon in Scorpio can make us feel very intense, and since the majority of the aspects on Saturday are difficult we could find ourselves feeling anxious (Mercury) and a bit off-center (Neptune). It will be imperative that we think things out before reacting to them, because things may not be as they seem and we will find our emotions running wild.

On Saturday evening, The Moon will move into Sagittarius and we will notice a huge change in the energy. Sagittarius is known for its ability to have fun so take advantage of that energy while it is available. The aspects of the Sagittarian Moon on Labor Day are very positive so make sure you take a day to relax, recharge your batteries, and celebrate your accomplishments of the past year.

Tarot Tune-Up: Get out your tarot or oracle decks. Shuffle the Cards. Ask yourself the following question, “What can I do to be a blessing to others?” Draw a card out of the deck. What card did you draw? Let me know in the comments below.

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Beyonce Is Pregnant

August 30, 2011 by admin Leave a Comment

The MTV Music awards have made an American tradition out of shock and awe. On Sunday evening, everyone expected that shock and awe to come from opening act Lady Gaga. True to form, Gaga was shocking performing her single, “You and I,” as her alter ego Jo Calderone and attempting to kiss Britney Spears while presenting her with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. However, much to everyone’s surprise the nights shocking moment was from Beyoncé who revealed she was pregnant with her first child — simply by holding her baby bump on the red carpet.

One of Beyoncé’s publicists later confirmed the “Baby Boy” singer’s pregnancy to the Associated Press.

This is not the first time at the rodeo for the 24 hour celebrity press to jump on the Beyoncé pregnancy bandwagon. In March 2010, rumors surfaced of a pregnancy that was later denied by Beyoncé’s publicist. Later, unnamed sources claimed that Beyoncé had miscarried – which I did not psychically feel. In November, another pregnancy rumor surfaced that was denied by Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles.

All The News That’s Fit to Predict:

Let’s find out the future of Beyoncé’s pregnancy.

I cast a horary (the moment of a question) for the moment I realized (this was before it was confirmed by the AP, and was not just a

publicity stunt) that Beyoncé was pregnant. Beyonce is represented by the first house of the chart with fiery Aries rising, which describes Beyonce’s personality perfectly. The ruler of Aries, Mars is in mother oriented sign of Cancer, and in the fourth house of family. Further, the Moon is located in the fifth house of children. The chart confirmed that Beyoncé was indeed pregnant.

Beyoncé’s health is ruled by Mercury – the ruler of her 6^th house. Mercury is in Leo, but in mutual reception with the Sun. Beyoncé’s health is stable and it appears that she will have a very productive relationship with her doctor and a supportive husband during her pregnancy. This is indicated by Venus being the ruler of the 7^th house which rules both the doctor and Jay-Z.

The only warning in this chart is Saturn which is in the 6^th house and ruler of the 10^th house career. Beyoncé will have to take time off and relax during the pregnancy despite her high standard of work ethic. Since Saturn rules bones and skin, Beyoncé could find her back being more strained than normal during the pregnancy. Overall, her pregnancy looks like it will go forward with minimal risks.

What will the baby be?

I pulled a tarot card to find out about the sex of the baby. The card is the Queen of Wands. All indications are that the child will be a girl.

I wish Beyoncé a relaxing and stress free pregnancy.

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Tap Into the Power of the New Moon in Virgo

August 29, 2011 by admin Leave a Comment

The New Moon is an astrological phenomenon that happens once a month that is often overlooked by many as they live their day to day lives. Although we see evidence of this through the changes of the seasons in both animal and plant life, many of us – possibly with enormous arrogance – seem to presume that we are too sophisticated to listen to such basic and ordinary rhythms. However, psychological studies have revealed that our inner world is still strongly influenced by these cyclical changes, and as such it might benefit us to listen to them.

Anytime there is a concern with cyclical changes there is also a concern with astrology. After all, astrology is the cosmic science that ‘weighs and measures’ how the influence of the planets affect human beings and define our lives. Since we are conscious beings (hopefully), we do have more control over the manifestation of such influences, yet we still must recognize that on the inner level our relationship with the planetary bodies is important and beneficial.

Every month the New Moon provides us with a seed level for the upcoming month. It tells us what the basic energy of the month is, and

how we can work with it. We can utilize its power to do intention work or simply to understand ourselves and our inner process on a deeper level. In astrological jargon, the New Moon is actually a conjunction between the Sun and the Moon and every conjunction has a feeling of the sign of Aries attached to it. Since Aries is the most personal of the personal signs, we can use the energy to plan out the month.

The New Moon which happens on August 28, 2011 occurs in the sign of Virgo. Virgo is known for its picky and critical nature, but what does this really mean? On the deepest level, Virgo (since it is Mercury ruled) gives us the ability to see what is wrong with our lives, and begin to work on these issues. In the tarot, it is connected with the wise Hermit card, who through his illuminating lantern reveals to us things that we cannot see in the dark. According to Kabbalah, all of our negative characteristics are simply potentials for creating light. This month we are able to see our self-defeating behaviors in the light of day, and we can begin the process of changing them.

The astrological aspects of this New Moon are powerful and filled with the promise of opportunity if we are willing to take up the task of working with it. The New Moon will conjoin with Venus, trine Jupiter, and trine Pluto creating what is known as a grand earth trine. A grand earth trine is known for its ability to create opportunities in the material world, yet there is the responsibility of staying focused to achieve our desires. If you have ideas or projects that are on the backburner waiting to be born, now is the time to dust them off and give life to them.

Tarot Tune-Up: Get out your tarot or oracle deck. Shuffle the cards thoroughly. Ask yourself the following question, “What are the primary blocks that are preventing my success?” Draw a card out of the deck. This is your block to work through during the month of Virgo.

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Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus

August 28, 2011 by admin Leave a Comment

Just when we thought the retrograde madness was over as Mercury turned direct Friday in Leo, the big kahuna Jupiter will go retrograde this week. Now before you scream or pull your hair out of your head, Jupiter is always benefic regardless of whether or not it is direct or retrograde. For those of you that did not listen, I will wait while you super glue your hair roots back into your head.

So, how do we work with Jupiter retrograde? First, let’s describe what Jupiter does in the horoscope. Simply put, Jupiter is our enthusiastic faith that although life may be difficult our situation will improve. When we hear phrases such as, “this too shall pass,” or “the glass is half full,” the words of Jupiter are whispering in our ears leading us to look at life in an optimistic way. When Jupiter is direct, he is the great explorer leading us towards a vision of life being better, and provides us with concepts and philosophies that allow us to continue to have belief, faith, and enthusiasm about the dreams of a better tomorrow. When Jupiter is retrograde, he is still beneficial and does not affect us in a personal way as the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, and Mars) do. Instead, Jupiter tends to simplify things that we have learned, philosophies we have studied, and education we have received and apply it in an applicable way to our lives. Our attention moves from a focus on outer expansion and moves us towards inner growth.

Since Jupiter is in Taurus, our finances become an issue that we need to dress on the inner level rather than the outer. We can use this retrograde period – which lasts until December 25^th – to ask ourselves what money really means to us, and are we spending our financial resources in a way that gives us what we need, yet provides the energy of money the respect it deserves. This could not come at a better time with the world being in a financially turbulent period and much of it involves our belief that “instant gratification” is the name of the game. Our real values will become important to us during this transit, along with the need to find more useful and beneficial ways to deal with our money and be introspective about the reasons we purchase what we purchase. For many this will be a great conflict, as we often make purchases based on a momentary need to fill a lack or a void in our lives rather than use our financial resources to build something meaningful and more aligned with our inner philosophies.

In other astrological news, this should be a great week after the havoc caused by Mercury retrograde. Although Mercury is still in shadow and we are repairing the damage of the last several weeks, we will find that our communication will be easier and our difficulties with electronic devices will lessen. The astrological aspects for the week are all amazingly positive as the Sun trines Pluto, Venus trines Jupiter, and the Sun trines Jupiter at the end of the week. This is really a great week for achievements, financial improvement, as well as deeper understanding of what we truly want and desire.

Tarot Tune-Up: Get out your tarot or oracle decks. Shuffle your cards. Ask the following question, “What can I do to improve my relationship with money?” Draw three cards from the deck. Let me know what you pulled!

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