Welcome to Astrology For You!
Here, you can read your monthly horoscopes, learn about astrology, and follow my blog on what the stars have to say. You can leave a comment or question. Or contact me privately through my email link on this page.
Welcome to Astrology For You!
Here, you can read your monthly horoscopes, learn about astrology, and follow my blog on what the stars have to say. You can leave a comment or question. Or contact me privately through my email link on this page.
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Tune in, call in, or listen in as I talk astrology with two of my favorite Happy Bitches, Keryl and Jonna. When: Thursday, 2/23 Where: Mix 97.7FM reaching the Hudson Valley area of New York. Time: 9PM EST, 6PM PST. Call-in #1-845-454-9770. Listen to the live stream on www.Mix97FM.com.
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Click here to read this great article at Forbes online.
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Monday and V-Day’s sensual Scorpio Moon sets the mood for a joined-at-the-hip celebration. You and your sweetheart might feel like staying home or reserving a table in the darkest corner of a restaurant or club. Scorpio’s energy is jealous and possessive, so try to remain calm if your love object receives Valentines from other admirers. If you’re not in a relationship, one might begin to simmer with a new acquaintance or a casual friend.
The fun-loving Sagittarius Moon speeds up the pace on Wednesday and Thursday. Round up your friends for a night out. Flirt with a cutie you’d like to know better. Jupiter rules Sagittarius and helps expand the mind and imagination. These are good days to think about where you want to be this time next year. An educational opportunity could pop up. You might decide to start saving for a special trip.
Friday and Saturday’s classy Capricorn Moon encourages you to do something a little selfish. Look for bargains on clothes and jewelry. Eat at a classy restaurant instead of the drive-through. Look your best wherever you go. You could bump into someone you’d like to impress.
Sunday’s analytical Aquarius Moon might make you question a recent decision. Make a list of possibilities before you change your mind.
Have a five-star week!
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Thanks to a huge solar flare, here's a stunning look at a rare occurrance.
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Periodically, every planet (except the Sun and Moon) goes retrograde. The one we’re most familiar with is Mercury, which retrogrades three or four times a year. For approximately two months, every two years, Mars appears to spin backward through the sky.
When any planet goes retrograde, the energy of that planet is turned inward. You get a chance to re-think, re-evaluate, and revise. With Mars, this retrograde energy gives you a chance to get in touch with your deepest desires. Add Virgo’s focus on discrimination, self-analysis, and ability to blend body and spirit, and you get a rare opportunity to make serious changes for the better.
Mars is the planet of action, and about the least introspective planet in the zodiac. Mars is aggressive, passionate, and direct. During retrograde, this wild energy is internalized. You might feel nervous, irritable (Virgo), or a little paranoid. If you’re someone who makes quick decisions, you might hesitate instead of leaping into a new project. Good. If you usually hesitate, you could feel the need to leap. Don't. Impatience and aggression won't win under retrograde Mars.
Mars rules speed, sharp objects, weapons, and machinery. Everyone could become more accident-prone. Use caution around all machines. Be prepared to make a few repairs. Watch your fingers when chopping the salad. If you have to use or carry a gun, don’t let your guard down. Walk, bike, and drive defensively.
Virgo rules daily routines, work, health, and pets. Mars rules the head. You could catch a cold or the flu more easily. This is a great time to reassess your health and/or diet as long as you don't obsess about it or opt for a fad-of-the-moment. You might have to revise a project at work, or you could have second thoughts about something you’ve just started. Don’t. It’s fine to go ahead with projects. Virgo’s attention to detail is beneficial.
Mars retrograde teaches us to restrain our impulses. Anger management is key. The rules are reversed now, and he who punches first usually ends up losing the fight. Same goes for the picky, critical side of Virgo. Watch how you communicate, as well as what you say.
The signs/rising signs that might be affected most are Mars-ruled Aries, Scorpio, because of Mars’ influence as your ancient ruler, and the mutable signs of Virgo, Gemini, Sagittarius, and Pisces.
The House position of Virgo in your horoscope chart shows where this transit is most likely to affect you.
First House – Self-image. This is a great time to check into confidence-boosting activities and education. Do something that scares you, even if it’s going to a horror movie alone. Taking little courageous actions can have long-lasting results.
Second House – Finances. Curb your spending. Try to put more money toward paying off a credit card or other debt. This is a good period to revise your budget and/or start repairing your credit, if needed.
The Second House is also about your personal values. This is a good time to reevaluate what means the most to you. If you aren’t living it or striving for it, now’s the time to make a change.
Third House – Communication. Dump the subscriptions to publications you never read. Revise your phone/cable/Internet budget and look for a better, more inexpensive package. Catch up on your reading, especially self-help, education, or nonfiction. Check your car, lawn mower, any “machines,” including your computer and printer. Keep your cool in traffic, or on public transportation. Mechanical delays can happen.
Fourth House – Home and Family. Don’t start a fight. Don’t yell at the kids. Be proactive about solving problems, but only after you’ve thought out a solution. Keep an open mind. You might sense that something’s brewing under the surface, but playing bad cop won’t get you anywhere. You might not find out what's going on until Mars goes direct in mid-April. Make repairs around the house and check all your security systems including smoke detectors and carbon dioxide monitors.
Fifth House – Creativity and Romance. This is a good time to relax at home instead of going out. Have fun with children, they’re feeling the pressure of this retrograde too.
Sixth House – Work and Health. It’s especially important to pay attention to your health and diet. Virgo rules the Sixth House, which increases the impact of Mars’s retrograde transit. Don’t get into battles at work. Use caution around any machinery on your job, including the copier.
Seventh House – Partnerships. It’s time to get whatever’s been bothering you out in the open. However, don’t fight, talk. You can solve old issues and lay groundwork for repairing rifts in any relationship. Be careful of passive/aggressive behavior in both you and the other person.
Eighth House – Marriage, Sex, and Inheritances. You might have sex on the brain and no one in your bed. Or you have a partner, but you’re not feeling the urge. Both cases are temporary. Watch joint finances with your partner or spouse. Pay attention to the fine print of any contracts. Don’t get obsessive about anything or anyone. Work on reducing your long-term debt.
Ninth House – Higher Learning, Philosophy, Religion. This is a good time to learn about other people’s belief systems. You might read an astrology book. You might be reluctant to discuss your feelings about any of these subjects. You could also question your personal belief system. It’s okay to question. That’s how you find the answers.
Tenth House – Career and Public Recognition. Reassess your business and make needed adjustments. You might second-guess yourself about a professional move or project. If you use Virgo’s analytical power to think it out, you’ll find the right solution. Now is not the time to jump ship. New ventures can work, if you make a plan and move slowly.
Eleventh House – Friends and Groups. You might feel like getting away from the crowd. This is a good time to reassess your personal goals. Are you on the right path? Are you walking it with the right people?
Twelfth House – Dreams, Subconscious, and Intuition. Meditate. Give yourself lots of “me” time. Solitude is beneficial and helps you to get in touch with your inner feelings.
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It's the Chinese year 4710, year of the Rain Dragon. Click here to read an article on how this dynamic energy can affect you, courtesy of my friends at Astrolabe.
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The Winter Solstice begins at 12:30 a.m. EST (9:30 p.m. PST) tonight. Here is a brief article courtesy of chiff.com with other links to the history, myths, and celebrations connected with the shortest day of the year. Happy reading. I'll be returning soon with updates and articles starting the countdown to 12-21-12.
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Mercury's final retrograde of 2011 is in Sagittarius. Mercury will be more erratic than usual during the next three weeks as Sagittarius expands the margins of misinformation and errors. Sagittarius is also the opposite of Mercury-ruled Gemini. This further garbles messages and meanings.
Sagittarius is one of the mutable signs as are Gemini, Virgo, and Pisces. All of you need to be especially aware of what you say or write and more skeptical of what you hear and read.
All of us should check and re-check information we receive as gossip can get out of hand. Watch how you say something as well as what you say, and when you choose to say it. Sagde isn't known for good timing. You could get caught with your verbal pants down. This is not the time to get overconfident or make impulsive decisions.
Technical glitches and time delays could be a little more annoying than usual. If you're heading to a Black Friday sale or plan to do any holiday shopping before 12/15, take time to read guarantees and return policies. Don't fall for a fast and heavy sales pitch. Don't let your eyes get bigger than your wallet. The flip side is that, if you look hard, you could find some fabulous deals this season.
This retro period is also compounded by the influence of the Sun, New Moon, and a Solar Eclipse, all in wild and crazy Sagittarius. Misunderstandings can go global during this kind of energy blast. Sagittarius does everything on a bigger, but not necessarily better, scale.
I've just told you about the precautions you should take. Here are the benefits of this powerful phase.
Sagittarius is the sign of higher consciousness, spirituality, and optimism. The focus is on revising your goals, plans, and career/personal directions. This retrograde lays the groundwork for our shift into the new year. 2012 is going to be a year of change, breakthroughs, and freedom. Use this retro period to think about where you need to break free, revise goals, fine-tune plans, and move ahead both in your personal and professional areas.
Changes you make during these final weeks of 2011 will help set the pace for 2012. Brutally honest, but always optimistic, Sagittarius never does anything halfway. Be honest with yourself. Reassess where you are headed. This dynamic influence can help to rev your energy and enthusiasm so that you head into the new year in the direction you choose, not the one someone else may have planned for you.
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Good Luck, bad luck, or business as usual? We run from black cats and step over cracks in the sidewalk. The number 13 is bad luck, while 7 is the one we pray for when shooting dice. We humans are a superstitious bunch. Whether or not you believe in the power of numbers, today's prime lineup of the number 1 has special significance.
Take a few minutes to tap into the energy flow. Meditate on your dreams and goals. Write them down if you wish. Light a white candle if you wish. Or just take a breath, clear your head, and be mindful of who you are and what you want from life. The best times to send your good thoughts into the Universe? 11:11 a.m. or p.m. wherever you are.
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I've been busy working on my new book about Mercury. Stay tuned!
In the meantime, remember your "re" words. Revise, review, repair, recheck, re-think, re-evaluate. The list goes on, but you understand. Mercury can cause miscommunication, lost messages, and electronic glitches. Back it up. Check it out. Get it fixed.
Until August 8, Mercury backs through Virgo then slips into Leo until it turns direct again on August 25. Here are five special tips for this cycle.
Tip One: Get organized. Does this look like your desk? I've been there too. Remember that a retro period is a good time to dump your junk. While Mercury retros through perfectionist Virgo, you'll be surprised at how much you can accomplish in just an hour or two a day.
Tip Two: Watch your mouth. Virgo has a nitpicky side. Leo is the king of drama. Off-handed remarks get blown out of proportion. Conversations can become confrontations, and rumors multiply like bad reality shows. Be careful what you say and how you say it.
Tip Three: Listen...with both ears...to your intuition. This a great time to reassess both your personal and professional relationships and start fixing what's wrong.
Tip Four: Review your health habits. Virgo rules everyday health and your digestive system. Leo rules your back and heart. Schedule a checkup if you need one. Schedule one for your pet too. Virgo rules small animals. Make a plan to stop an unhealthy habit.
Tip Five: Make time to play. Take a long weekend or a mid-week afternoon off. Do something that makes you feel good.
I'd love to hear your Mercury retro stories - the good ones as well as the annoying ones. Post here or send me an email.
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