Day: May 9, 2016
Ayurveda remedies for Erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his sexual needs or the needs of his partner. Erectile dysfunction is sometimes called “impotence”.
The term “erectile dysfunction” can mean the inability to achieve erection, an inconsistent ability to do so, or the ability to achieve only brief erections.
Ayurveda defines Erectile dysfunction or ED as follows.
Sankalpapravano nityam priyaam vashyaamapi sthreeyam
na yaathi lingashaithilyaath kadaachidyaathi vaa yadi
Shwaasaarthaha swinnagaatrshcha moghasankalpacheshtitaha
mlaanashishnashcha nirbeejaha syodetat klaibyalaxanam
This means even though a man has a strong desire to perform sexual act with a cooperative partner, he cannot perform sexual act because of looseness (absence of erection) of his phallus (penis). Even if he tries with great determination, he will suffer from tiredness, excessive perspiration, and frustration in his performance.
Physiology of erection
The two chambers of the penis (corpora cavernosa,) which run through the organ are filled with spongy tissue. The corpora cavernosa are surrounded by a membrane called the tunica albuginea. The spongy tissue contains smooth muscles, fibrous tissues, spaces, veins, and arteries. The urethra, which is the channel for urine and semen, runs along underside of the corpora cavernosa.
Due to sensory or mental stimulation, or both, the erection begins. Due to impulses from brain and local nerves the muscles of corpora cavernosa relax and allow blood to flow in and fill the spaces of spongy tissue.
The flow of blood creates pressure in the corpora cavernosa, making the penis expand. The tunica albuginea helps trap the blood in the chambers, thereby sustaining erection. When muscles in the penis contract to stop the inflow of blood and open outflow channels, erection recedes.
In Ayurveda, physiology of erection and ejaculation is described as follows
Vrishunow basthimedram cha naabhyuuru vankshnow gudam
Apaanasthaanamantrasthaha shukra mootra shakrunti cha
The “apaanavayu” is one of the five types of vayu is located in the testicles, urinary bladder, phallus, umbilicus, thighs, groin, anus, and colon. Its functions are ejaculation of semen, voiding of urine, and stool.
Shushruta explains the process of erection and ejaculation as “When a man has desire (iccha) to have sex, his response to touch increases (Vayu located in skin causes flow of signals from skin to brain, thus causing sensation of touch). This causes arousal or “harsha”. Arousal or Harsha intensifies actions of vayu and at this moment highly active vayu liberates the “teja “or heat of pitta. Thus tejas and vayu increase body temperature, heartbeat, and blood flow.
Ayurveda’s take on the Causes of ED
Erection requires a sequence of events. Erectile dysfunction can occur when any of the events is disturbed. Nerve impulses in the brain, spinal column, around the penis and response in muscles, fibrous tissues, veins, and arteries in and around the corpora cavernosa constitute this sequence of events. Injury to any of these parts which are part of this sequence (nerves, arteries, smooth muscles, fibrous tissue ) can cause ED.
On lowered level of testosterone hormone:
The primary male hormone is testosterone. After age 40, a man’s testosterone level gradually declines. About 5% of men that doctors see for erectile dysfunction have low testosterone levels. In many of these cases, low testosterone causes lower sexual interest, not erectile dysfunction as the whole male body responds to testosterone.
On over-exertion:
Physically and mentally: Working for long hours in an office, experiencing mental stress at office and home, short temperedness, and insufficient sleep cause erectile dysfunction.
These causes are explained in ayurveda as “shoka chintaa, bhaya, traasaat …. ” which means that erectile dysfunction or impotence occurs due to grief, fear, anxiety, and terror/trauma.
Strained relationship with sexual partner:
Erectile dysfunction also occurs when there is a disliking towards sexual partner. Ayurveda describes this as “naarinaamarasamjnatwaat…” means disliking for your spouse or women.
Diseases that cause erectile dysfunction:
Neurological disorders, hypothyroidism, Parkinson’s disease, anemia, depression, arthritis, endocrine disorders, diabetes, diseases related to the cardiovascular system also become reasons for erectile dysfunction.
Apart from these, the imbalance in tridoshas also cause impotence or erectile dysfunction.
Consumption of medicines, drugs, and tobacco:
Using antidepressants, tranquilizers, and antihypertensive medicines for a long time, addiction to tobacco especially smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol, addiction to harmful illegal substances also cause erectile dysfunction.
In Ayurveda texts, these causes have been said in brief as “rukshamannapaanam tathoushadham” – “dry food , drinks, and medicines” causing impotence or erectile dysfunction. Modern medicine has certainly backed this up in much more detail over the course of numerous studies.
Trauma to the pelvic region:
Accidental injury to pelvic region and surgeries for the conditions of prostate, bladder, colon, or rectal area may lead to erectile dysfunction.
These causes are mentioned as abhighata (trauma), shastradantanakhakshataha (injury from weapons, teeth and nail) in Ayurveda.
Other reasons:
Obesity, past history of sexual abuse, and old age also are causes of ED. Ayurveda describes the cause of impotence or erectile dysfunction due to old age as follows “diminution of – tissue elements, strength, energy, span of life, inability to take nourishing food, physical and mental fatigue lead to impotence”
Remedies for ED
ED is treatable at any age. The total treatment in for impotence is called “ Vajikarana therapy”. As this therapy increases the strength of a man to perform sexual act, like a horse, it is called ‘Vaajikarana’. (‘ Vaaji’=Horse.)
Vaajikarana therapy leads to
- Balanced feelings and emotions.
- Increased strength.
- Potency to produce healthy offspring.
- Increased span of erection.
Eligibility for Vajikarana therapy.
- The vajikarana therapy should be administered to persons who are between 18 to 70 years of age.
- These therapies should be administered only to a self-controlled person. If this therapy is administered to a person who does not have self-control, he could develop a far higher sex drive than desired.
Psychotherapy
Decreasing anxiety associated with intercourse with psychologically based treatment helps to cure ED. The patient’s partner can help with the techniques, which include gradual development of intimacy and stimulation. Such techniques also can help relieve anxiety when ED from physical causes is being treated as well.
This form of treatment is illustrated in Ayurveda – It has been said “A woman who understands a man and is liked by him, along with an erotic environment acts as best aphrodisiac.”
Drug Therapy
Numerous herbal preparations are mentioned in Ayurveda to treat ED or impotence. It has been said that people who are wanting to develop an increased rhythm to their intimate routines have to consume these preparations regularly to replenish the energy, vigor, stamina, and strength they expend. These preparations also supply the nutrients which are necessary for production of semen. It is good to note, each of these herbs treats a different aspect that could be the cause of ED. It is best to discover first what an individual’s cause is before then taking the subsequent herb for it.
These include:
- Panax Ginseng (Red Ginseng) – overall helper
- Rhodiola Rosea – endurance booster
- Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) – testosterone booster (note – if your testosterone is already high, increasing it further will not have much effect on ED)
- L-Arginine – circulation booster
- Horny Goat Weed – energy booster
Overall Ayurveda tips to overcome ED
- Consuming herbal preparations to rejuvenate the reproductive organs.
- Massaging the body with a herbal oil which gives a relief from physical exertion and also acts as aphrodisiac.
- Practicing Yoga and Meditation to overcome mental exertion and to cope up with stress.
- Sleep at least for 8 hours a day.
- Avoiding the consumption of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, etc.
- Exercise regularly.
- Avoid hot, spicy, and bitter foods.
- Favor fruits, milk products, and nuts for energy.
- Add a little ghee in your diet.
- Give a gap of four days between two consecutive intimate acts (this timing appears to help many men alone).
Astronomy Picture of the Day – Geology on Pluto
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
2016, 09 May

Geology on Pluto
Image Credit: NASA, Johns Hopkins Univ./APL, Southwest Research Inst.Explanation: Pluto is coming into focus. As the robotic New Horizons spacecraft bears down on this unexplored world of the distant Solar System, new features on its surface are becoming evident. In the displayed image taken last Thursday and released yesterday, an unusual polygonal structure roughly 200 kilometers wide is visible on the left, while just below it relatively complex terrain runs diagonally across the dwarf planet. New Horizon’s images and data on these structures will likely be studied for years to come in an effort to better understand the geologic history of Pluto and our Solar System. After suffering a troublesome glitch last week, New Horizons will make its historic flyby of Pluto and its moons on Tuesday.
YOUR PLANET TRACKER for May 9th: Moon in Cancer May 9, 2016 to May 11, 2016
PLANET TRACKER
Moon in Cancer
May 9, 2016 to May 11, 2016
You might be a little sensitive during this Moon. Unfortunately, everyone else is too. If you find yourself in deep water now, look to your intuition to get you out. The real issues are often hidden on Cancer Moon days, or dealt with sideways. People tend to circle the emotional wagons, reach for their antacids, and privately nurse their wounds. The collective unconscious is four years old and wants its mommy. Go ahead, seek nurture today. It’s like that children’s story where the baby bird, tumbled from its nest, quizzes all comers, “Are you my mother?” Only you’re looking for the World Mother. You’ll find her in a cozy place where you feel safe and loved; in a cup of tea, a mid-day retreat to your bed or a smile from a friend. Whether or not you have issues, it’s a good Moontime for sharpening your emotional intelligence. Distinguish foods that nourish (both real and symbolic) from those that bring heartburn.
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Your Guiding Animal Spirit for The Week of May 9th

Your Ancient Symbol Card for the Week
Your Ancient Symbol Card for the Week

The Hourglass
The Hourglass is a gentle reminder that time passes and with it goes opportunity. Every moment is a moment we cannot retrieve or relive, and there are no guarantees that what we put off today really can be done tomorrow. The Hourglass urges us to make every second of our lives as rich and fulfilling as we possibly can.
As a daily card, The Hourglass suggest you may be allowing opportunities to pass you by. If you’ve been procrastinating or putting too much of your precious time into activities with no lasting value to you, now is the time for you redirect your energies into actions that will enrich your life.
Your Witches Rune Reading for the Week of April 9th
Your Witches Rune Reading for the Week
The Blank Rune
This is a rune of difficulty and negative influences will rule your life for a time, but as all difficulties are a learning experience it will lead to improved personal perspective and progress on your life’s path. Always consult the surrounding runes with this stone. If it lies with a positive stone, it indicates that the pain of this experience will lead to a beneficial change in circumstances
The Crossed Spears
The presence of the spear signifies arguments, negative events, and all manner of strife of an upsetting nature. However similar to the ‘Tower’ tarot card if next to a positive rune it could mean the end of an argument or quarrel. If with the rings it means the healing or renewal of a relationship. If there are military connections it could mean promotion. If illness is within the equation it means a speedy and successful recovery.
The Blank Rune
This is a rune of difficulty and negative influences will rule your life for a time, but as all difficulties are a learning experience it will lead to improved personal perspective and progress on your life’s path. Always consult the surrounding runes with this stone. If it lies with a positive stone, it indicates that the pain of this experience will lead to a beneficial change in circumstances
Shuffling the Minchiate Tarot Card, Let’s See What the Week of May 9th Has Waiting for You…
Your Weekly Minchiate Tarot Card
This Week’s Theme
Fame
This card represents a fulfilling life, work done well and a clear awareness of the universe we live in.
Challenges This Week
Ace of Coins Reversed
Selfishness, greed and false starts are possible. A life that is unsettled or comfortability that may not be in your best interest.
Your Ally For The Week
Nine of Swords
Sorrow, loss and impossible burdens may be present or near.
Your Rune Reading for the Week of May 9th
Your Rune Reading for the Week
The Past The Reappear
Fehu
Fehu is the Rune of prosperity, good luck and unbridled creative energies. Being associated with Frey, this Rune is also a powerful omen of fertility. Fehu is one of the three Mother Stones and should never be taken lightly.
The Present You Will Have to Deal With
Dagaz
Dagaz represents the fresh light of a new day. You are close to making a breakthrough. You have the will to change whatever you deem necessary. You may see the world with absolute clarity at this time.
A Glimpse into The Future
Kenaz
Kenaz foretells the coming of clarity and knowledge. It is time for you to grow by exchanging knowledge with others. Opportunities are upon you.
Your Weekly Rune for May 9th is Isa

Weekly Tarot Card Reading for May 9th
Weekly Tarot Card Reading
A one-card reading gives you a glimpse at what’s coming
For the week of May 9, I chose the King of Wands!
This week it is time to take the lead and create the vision for where you want to head next. Your energy is
high and you are feeling ready to take on the world. Be bold in your plans and move forward with courage.
Traditionally, the King of Wands is a strong leader, a hero who is easily bored with the status quo. This is a time to take advantage of this ambitious energy and finally find the success you’ve been craving.
Others may be looking to you to set the agenda and lead the way. This is not the time to shy away into the background. Instead you are being called to take on a leadership role and set a positive example for others. Be clear in what you see for the future and be ready to rally up the troops to support your direction.
Ask yourself, “How can I lead the way?”
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Your Tarot Card for the Week of May 9th is The Hermit
Your Tarot Card for the Week

The Hermit
The Hermit denotes a need to have some space between you and the everyday hustle and bustle of our busy world. The Hermit needs to retreat. Indeed, happiness for The Hermit requires seclusion, freedom from material wants, and time for intense introspection. The answers The Hermit needs cannot be found in our physical world. The truths he seeks are internal, spiritual, and the distraction of a well developed social life can only impede his quest for his personal truths. Still, although not anything remotely resembling extroversion, The Hermit does sometimes need to share time with others; so he can both learn and teach, guide and be guided. The Hermit’s time spent amongst people depletes his energy rapidly. To avoid mental and physical overload he has to retreat from social settings quickly.
Get A Jump On Tomorrow, Your Horoscopes for Tuesday, May 10th

Get A Jump On Tomorrow…..
Your Horoscopes for Tuesday, May 10
Aries

You might take special pleasure in coming up with plans and workable solutions to problems today, dear Aries. Nevertheless, you prefer to oversee rather than to deal with some of the details, and the social side of working through a problem is of great appeal. This is a good day for relationships, particularly working ones. You might discover a new health program or wellness idea today, rediscover an old method that has become relevant once again, take interest in a new skill to learn, or possibly experience renewed interest in a work project. The bottom line is enthusiasm. You are motivated to make your daily life better. You are more able to look at a frustrating situation with optimism now, by taking a step back and seeing what it is that has been blocking you. Someone might pitch in or help you out with a practical matter today, boosting your feelings of security.
Taurus

Venus in your sign is forming some lovely aspects these days, dear Taurus, and today, Venus connects harmoniously with expansive Jupiter. Attention turns to your gracious qualities – people take note of you in positive ways now. Others are appreciating the very qualities you project naturally. It’s a time for basking to some degree, but for sharing as well. Opportunities for cooperation, loving and personal gestures, and shared happiness emerge today. You feel particularly friendly and sociable, and creative matters can blossom. It’s an indulgent time, and a time for sharing and opening yourself up to others. You might find that new avenues open up to you for exploring different ways of having fun or expressing yourself. You might discover an old hobby, passion, or love! With the emotional Moon in your communications sector all day, connecting with others is especially important.
Gemini

This may be a pleasant day, when the comforts of home, family, and possibly even some level of solitude are fully appreciated, dear Gemini. It’s a good time for casual entertaining at home, or for simply kicking back and enjoying quiet moments. Your manner is warm and hopeful today, and someone is likely to offer some help, or some friendly (and good) advice. It’s a potentially strong day for warmth with family and close loved ones. Bringing an open mind and heart into your close personal relationships can bring rewards. Good feelings in or about relationships can figure strongly now. There can be some tendency to indulge and possibly go over the top when it comes to spending, comfort foods, expressing affection, and pleasures, but this can also be a good time for learning more about yourself, your heart, and the people closest to you.
Cancer

This is a strong day for sharing your plans with someone and brainstorming to make them better, dear Cancer. Cooperative activities are favored. Creative endeavors can be productive as well. You may be thinking about how to monetize a hobby now, or might simply be deriving more pleasure from your pastimes and interests. You can enjoy good conversations and might hear something now that truly benefits you. You might be bringing a past project back to life. It’s a generally good day for feeling strong, motivated, and optimistic for the future. You are likely to be feeling especially generous and open, which attracts positive attention. Your appetite for pleasure is also very strong. The Moon is in your sign all day, increasing the chances that you’re in an indulgent mood!
Leo

There can be especially good feelings about a special someone today, dear Leo, and giving them the benefit of the doubt not only benefits them, but it warms your own insides. You are feeling generous today, and may very well make a bit of a show of gift-giving, or you might simply extend a hand and help someone out. It’s a strong time for feeling comfortable and enjoying your particular position in life. Honor uniqueness and freedom of spirit now – freedom and openness in relationships are favored most right now. Opportunities to make more money could emerge for some of you, and there can be some gems in past projects. Think big right now, and vow to take care of the details later, as the details may not yet be clear. It’s not the best of days for your budget, but indulging yourself a little may be exactly what you need at the moment. The Moon is in your privacy sector all day, and the need for some extra rest or time to reflect and digest recent events is highlighted.
Virgo

Your more philosophical side comes to the fore today, dear Virgo. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll be offering your opinion on the ways of the universe, but it does mean that you are sharing a broader vision with others – your ability to take it as it comes and to forgive and forget is strong right now, and out there for everyone to see. It’s an excellent day for winning someone’s favor or trust. It’s also good for gifts, finances, and family matters. Others are finding you very interesting and magnetic. This can be a day of high hopes and much enthusiasm, and it’s a strong time for attracting others to you through your unique self-expression and vision. It’s also a good day to put a past grudge behind you.
Libra

There can be a pleasant feeling of being at peace with the past today, dear Libra, or at peace with the “darker” elements of yourself and others. This is not to say that you accept poor behavior, but that you are more accepting of the idea of taking the bad with the good and seeing flaws or imperfections as beautiful. Today is strong for feeling loved and for giving love. Warm energy surrounds you, and others tend to be cooperative and open-minded at the moment. There can be a strong focus on the past, emotions, and inner desires. Something can surface now, such as an unusual coincidence, that brings some joy to your life. There can be a healing process going on now. Putting your trust in someone can feel good and even invigorating. Charity, giving/donating anonymously, volunteering, and helping others without expectation of reward can be fulfilling.
Scorpio

A Venus-Jupiter connection today encourages cooperation and optimism, dear Scorpio. Treating a partner as a true equal – as a friend – is favored right now, and has great rewards. Someone might turn to you as a confidante, and their faith in you can brighten your day, as you only want to further prove that they are correct for doing so. Love is gracious right now, making it a strong time for gaining others’ faith. You can feel especially hopeful about friendships, partnerships, and your future in general. Others might extend kindnesses to you now, and some of you might reconnect with an old friend. Group activities and associations could be avenues for fulfilling your own goals. This may be a time for looking back to a past dream, goal, or plan and considering whether it may benefit from revival.
Sagittarius

Your work efforts and your ability to meet responsibilities outside of work as well are highlighted today, dear Sagittarius, and may very well get noticed. You are inclined to help someone out today, just for the sake of helping, and this is bound to feel good. It’s a strong time for offering your services, and can be excellent for love, romantic pleasures, and comfort as well. A sense of inner joy and peace can be with you, which quietly yet effectively boosts your personal magnetism. You may be putting your differences aside with someone you care about. You can be feeling quite optimistic about your career or social standing. Stronger conviction is with you if you find more meaning in what you are doing, and this is quite possible now. There could be treasures to be found in past projects that might be renewed, and there can be good progress on a project already under way.
Capricorn

This is a good day for creativity, communications, romance, and adventure, dear Capricorn. Your powers of attraction lie in your ability to rise above petty concerns and to see the bigger picture. It’s a strong time to accept and forgive, to let go of petty matters, and to renew a personal interest or studies. You can be feeling pleasantly ambitious and optimistic today. Freedom of movement is especially important to you right now, as any feeling of being tied to a particular place or routine can leave you feeling stifled. Relationships with others can be strengthened with the sharing of personal philosophies and beliefs, ideas, and interests. Relationships can be enhanced today with a spirit of generosity . Teaching and learning are favored, and writing and studying flow more naturally. Love and affection are both easier to give and receive.
Aquarius

You are coming to a broader perspective now, dear Aquarius, and as a result your emotions stabilize, allowing you to focus better on what truly matters. Your senses are heightened and you might feel inspired, particularly through your deeper connections, intimacy, family connections, and realizations about psychological matters. It’s a good time to research a topic further or open up about a tricky topic. It’s also a strong day for facing fears and breaking through taboos, letting go of resentment, and coming at past projects with new energy. You can experience a real sense of joy through intimacy with someone special, or honesty with yourself. Attracting support, if needed, comes naturally. For some, a loan or support could come through.
Pisces

Excellent energy is with you these days for learning more about the people around you, for partnering and negotiating, and for expressing yourself in new ways, dear Pisces. Today you might be feeling a sense of growth – the future is looking bright. People are appreciating you, so be sure to allow for opportunities to mingle. You might reach a new level of understanding with someone special. You can find much joy in feeling part of a partnership or close friendship. You are expressing real confidence and you have a strong desire to move forward – to forgive and forget. Your own attitude is helping you to attract positive attention, and reaching out to other can be especially rewarding. Freedom is important today – you are not interested in repeating the same old patterns or in being tied to lifeless routines.
If Today is Your Birthday: May 9

If Today is Your Birthday: May 9
You are romantic and soulful, and yet determined and stubborn. At times moody, you often long for something more from your life. Others find you very appealing and attractive. You often go it alone when you don’t need to. You have strong feelings and intuition, and have a special affinity for music.
Famous people born today: Candice Bergen, Billy Joel, John Corbett, Grace Gummer, Chris Zylka, Rosario Dawson.
Your Birthday Year Forecast
With the Sun and Moon in a waxing semi-square at the time of your birthday this year, the period ahead is one of new initiatives and action. You possess quite a bit of energy, but you must be aware that emotions color much of what you do this year. It can be hard to be objective as a result.
This can be a year in which you experience important turning points, or you could begin new projects or goals that have a long-term impact on your life. There is the ability to see what you’ve accomplished with more maturity, and as a result, your ability to plan for the future is enhanced.
You have a lot to do this year – at times, you may feel like the pace of your life is running ahead of you. You can be especially productive, however, in all types of communications–writing, speaking, learning, teaching, and so forth.
You are likely to form new relationships or connections that further your spiritual growth, or to enhance existing relationships with a spirit of camaraderie. People in authority regard you favorably. Events take place in which you feel that you are moving forward and growing into a new phase of your life.
Pleasing circumstances surrounding your love life, finances, and creative pursuits are in store this year. You are more generous, and others return the favor. You might receive financial backing or special gifts in the period ahead. You seek a little more from your love life and you are likely to receive it. Some of you could fall in love this year, or existing relationships are enhanced. Adventure-seeking is a theme.
This is an excellent year in which to advance projects revolving around communications – writing, speaking, selling, and so forth. Your reputation may be enhanced through word of mouth. Making new contacts through learning and mental pursuits figures strongly as well.
There may be a project, idea, or person that demands much of your attention or occupies much of your thoughts. It’s a strong year for any project or studies that require concentrated effort. You are especially resourceful. You are willing to put in the effort and dedication to a mental interest or project. You are focused, detail-oriented, and may be perfectionistic.
It’s a good period in your life for taking necessary steps towards making yourself feel more secure and safe, and for family or domestic activities. This is also a period when you more readily support or defend others. Taking charge of nutrition, health, and domestic organization can be in strong focus and can be quite successful.
Watch for impatient or rebellious moves. There may be times when you miss opportunities because of pride or fear of being tied down.
Pluto begins a harmonious transit to your Sun towards the end of your birthday year, from March 2017, but will stay with you for some time and lead to important improvements in your life. You want your objectives to reflect what you’re really about, and you are likely to rid yourself of unsatisfying goals at this time in your life. Your ability to concentrate and focus helps you to achieve what you set out to do. A new project or goal begun this year has a good chance of being successful and long-lasting. Your sexual and physical activities tend to be more intense, passionate, and focused. It’s an excellent year in which to make a lifestyle change, as your ability to concentrate on what really matters to you is enhanced.
This is a year of new initiatives and fresh energy. It’s a strong period for friendship, communications, learning, and connecting and is excellent for seeking advanced training or for furthering your education. You may be making good contacts with others, particularly through career, shared interests, or schooling. Positive plans and lifestyle changes can be made at this time in your life.
2016 is a Number Five year for you. Ruled by Mercury. This is a year of exploration and freedom. It’s a time when exploration and reaching out to others brings opportunities. It’s a good time to advertise and sell. Surprises are in store, and the routine is broken. This is a year when exciting relationships can be formed, or, if you are already in a partnership, new life is breathed into the relationship. Advice – explore, look for adventure, keep your eyes open for opportunities, mingle.
2017 will be a Number Six year for you. Ruled by Venus. This is a year of relative contentment. It is a time when love is the easiest to attract, and partnerships formed under this vibration have a better chance for longevity. You are able to attract others, and material things as well, this year. This is a good year for establishing harmony in the family and in the home. Advice – develop existing relationships, be positive and receptive because these kinds of energies help you to attract what you desire.
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Your Weekly Astrology Report for May 9-15
Weekly Astrology: May 9-15, 2016
Thank your lucky stars
Hopes are high this week, and for good reason! The two most beneficial planets of all are bringing positivity your way… Read all about it!
Monday, May 9: Jupiter Direct; Sun conjunct Mercury; Venus sextile Neptune
Jupiter, the planet of expansion and optimism, turns direct on Monday after having been retrograde for several months. Shoot for the Moon and land among the stars!
Also on Monday, the Sun is conjunct Mercury Retrograde, allowing you to confront a situation in your past you previously refused to address.;
As a matter of fact, this week happens to be the MOST supportive week for love in a very long time. Venus is sextile Neptune on Monday, adding sublime romantic potential to the mix. The spiritual connection between you and your lover will be high.
Tuesday, May 10: Venus trine Jupiter
On Tuesday, Venus is trine Jupiter and then on Friday, Venus is trine Pluto. Love is big, bold, intense and beautifully transformative. If you’ve been considering giving an ex a second chance, this is the week to have at it.
Ready to move forward with your current sweetheart? Don’t let Mercury Retrograde distract you. The aspects of love are too strong to waste!
Thursday, May 12: Mercury trine Pluto
Friday, May 13: Mercury conjunct Venus; Venus trine Pluto
On Thursday, Mercury is trine Pluto, and on Friday will conjunct Venus. As you can see, there is a major theme connected to communication resolution between you and a powerful person in your life, or your lover.
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Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, May 9th

Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, May 9th
Aries

Good energy is with you today for letting go of grudges and frustrations, dear Aries, and moving on. Don’t allow others to rent space in your mind if it’s unhealthy for you. Promoting peace and harmony is important now, and is mutually beneficial. This might also be a strong day for intuiting new ideas about how to handle your finances, although it’s also a time when you are especially attracted to beautiful and/or expensive objects. You might be dreaming of what you would do if you won a lottery, for example, but even though this isn’t the most practical of times, you can apply creativity and imagination to business and think up some fanciful ideas for success. New information about a past matter, or new thinking on an old problem, can emerge today, particularly on financial or business levels. This can be the start of a new direction, but for now, take note of ideas coming to you. You could be focusing on recycling old ideas or discovering that a particular attitude or project may no longer be motivating you. For some of you, there could be the discovery a lost item or even a forgotten possible source of income.
Taurus

Venus in your sign gives you a fabulous boost of romantic and personal appeal, dear Taurus. Neptune is enhancing this today, and you can have a special, gentle, and possibly a tad mysterious aura around you. Spiritual or compassionate companionship may figure strongly now. Enjoyment, pleasure, relaxation, and magnanimity are in focus now. You are more willing than usual to reach out with your heart to people around you. You might give a love or love interest extra attention today. As well, the Sun and retrograde Mercury align in your sign today, making it an important time to see recent decisions or plans in a new light. There is good energy with you for drawing upon the past for ideas and recycling them in improved ways going forward. While your communications have more impact than usual, don’t necessarily count on being fully understood just for now.
Gemini

This is a good day for compassionate understanding of matters that have previously frustrated you, dear Gemini, as it’s time to let go of anger so that you can move forward and live with yourself with more happiness. Career matters can be serendipitous, and drawing on past ideas can be successful. Love’s complications may be of the pleasant variety right now. This may be a nice day for creativity, but perhaps more so for envisioning something than producing in physical form. There can be new insight into an old problem today, and a lot of attention may be directed to past events and relationships. However, there is a turning point occurring now that sets you on a new path. You are coming to a new understanding of a past problem that allows you to move forward with less baggage. An important blank might be filled in through the events of today, and this helps you to see things with new eyes.
Cancer

Very good energy is with you today for social situations, understanding, and increased faith, dear Cancer. A pleasing aspect between the goddess of love, Venus, and dreamy Neptune highlights your friendship and adventure sectors, so you may want to take a chance on love and friendship with a kind gesture or expression. Imagination is heightened, and inspiration can be found through friends and experiences. Love cues are subtle but there for the finding. Challenging relationships could improve and happy ones may get better. Important thinking or conversations can occur today that give you new insight into recent events, decisions, or problems, particularly related to friends and relationships. For some, this can be about a significant plan or dream. The insight you gain now may be a little new or raw, but can eventually lead to new beginnings and attitudes. This may come as a result of a meeting with someone from your past for some of you.
Leo

Venus and Neptune combine in a pleasant way and affect not only your relationships, which Venus aspects tend to do, dear Leo, but also your business sense and professional appeal. There is an intuitive understanding of others’ feelings and moods, and this affects your dealings with them. There can be a visionary quality to your career or business efforts now. You can engage an audience, group, or important person. You may even mesmerize people on some level now. Keep in mind that the day’s energies favor small advances and subtle moves, rather than bold ones. Today and this week, new insight into your life path, direction, or career is significant. This is a time for seeing recent decisions, projects, and events in a new light, and having a stronger sense of what you want from life moving forward. Pay special attention to conversations or information coming in related to long-term goals, work, and responsibilities. While this is not yet the time for making sweeping decisions in this regard, it’s an important time for gaining a better understanding of your goals and for redefining your expectations to achieve them.
Virgo

Energies of the day favor slowing down and appreciating what you have, dear Virgo, while daydreaming about other possibilities as well. It’s a good time for connecting with people who benefit you romantically and/or spiritually. It’s also a strong time for intuiting how to manage your finances. Someone special may be looking on you quite favorably. The key now is to attract through gentleness and warmth, and you may naturally maintain some emotional distance or an air of mystery. Compassion and understanding are highlighted in your interactions. This is also an important time for putting old attitudes that no longer serve you well behind you. You can have new insights into recent decisions that serve to change your perspective in significant ways, particularly related to learning and exploratory pursuits. This can be the start of a new way of approaching your life.
Libra

Your ruler, Venus, and dreamy Neptune form a nice aspect today, dear Libra. Your natural powers of attraction are enhanced, and your more gentle, pleasing traits are highlighted. A warm, gentle, and attractive approach to the world is in order today, as this is what reaps the most rewards. Be subtle, and avoid drastic or overly bold moves just for now. It is certainly not the best time for attention to detail, but you are picking up on non-verbal cues that on other days may be overlooked. There may be new thinking on financial matters that is significant today, or you could gain a new perspective about recent decisions with money that steers you on an improved course. Intimate relationships might also be in focus, particularly as you examine the past and come up with a new perspective on it. This can set you on a brand new path that comes with an empowered attitude. Perhaps you’re seeing that you’ve been dwelling too much on a past relationship or problem and this has been unnecessarily weighing you down. You are now feeling the need to move past it and move on.
Scorpio

This can be a creative, romantic day, dear Scorpio. You are more intuitive about people and especially sensitive to their feelings. New relationships formed around now tend to have a very pleasing, almost mystical quality, while current relationships can improve as you notice things to appreciate about your lover that you may have previously overlooked. This is a good time for creating, writing, and making art or music; or, for the less artistically inclined, appreciating and enjoying imaginative art, theater, writing, and music. Not only is loving Venus in harmonious aspect to dreamy, romantic Neptune, both bodies are stimulating your relationship sectors. It’s a subtle energy, but decidedly positive and hopeful. A warm, gentle approach to others is favored, and in some way, rewarded. There can also be the beginning of new thinking on a relationship, or on partnerships and your needs for one-on-one relating in general. You have an uncommon ability to see the dysfunctional elements of the past and have a strong sense for what you are heading towards and want for the future. There can be significant thinking on a past relationship matter or a significant conversation with a partner.
Sagittarius

The day favors easy, gentle, and subtle energy, dear Sagittarius. Charm can be drawn upon to pursue your goals. Connections with others tend to be enhanced, and you may be feeling some form of psychic rapport or communication. Your social life can be warm and comforting today, and it’s a good time for promoting peace, and possibly beauty, in the work place. It’s also strong for pampering or beauty/wellness treatments. You might find that you take special pleasure in offering your help or services today. You can get a strong sense of what you want – and don’t want – from your work and daily routines, and thinking you do on the matter can be the start of a new modus operandi. This is a turning point of sorts, moving you from a state of indecision to increasing clarity.
Capricorn

This is a good day for communications of the non-verbal kind, dear Capricorn, so be sure to connect with people you care about personally, not only through devices. It’s also a good time for romantic expression. Your ability to soothe and heal through your communications can be emphasized. Your perceptions are heightened, and this allows you to understand others on a whole new level. It’s also a good time for coming up with new ideas in your career. Your romantic imagination is stimulated now, which can be expressed or applied through relationships or artistic creativity. Conversations and ideas today can be the start of brand new thinking along romantic or creative lines. You might be reconnecting with an old friend or lover that gets you thinking, or you could be seeing a past relationship in a new way.
Aquarius

Sympathy for the underdog or stronger compassion for people in your life can be moving today, dear Aquarius. You may play a supportive role to others. Some of you could be making a personal sacrifice of sorts for a loved one, and quite willingly so. Going the extra mile for someone can make you feel good. Today is strong for helping out family members, offering an ear, and for mending broken fences with others. Enjoy music, art, and creative pursuits. Life is slowing down today, in a good way, and this affords you the opportunity to take in and appreciate your life and the people in it. New light may be shed on a past matter from your childhood or related to home and family matters. In the coming weeks, you’ll discover what this means for you. Ideas resulting from the thinking and conversing you are doing now can have long-term significance.
Pisces

This is a fine day for feeling good about yourself and your relationships, dear Pisces. People are tuning in to, noticing, and appreciating the personality traits that you express effortlessly and naturally. Allow your sentimental and gentle nature to emerge – own it, appreciate it, and express it. You may feel inspired to help someone in need. Your words, and even your nonverbal communications, can be soothing, healing, and very attractive. New light may be shed on matters related to communications today and this week. You might re-discover an old interest or come to the conclusion that something you’ve been pursuing is no longer up your alley. This can be the beginning of new thinking on learning pursuits and projects. Ideas now can spark a long-term project. You are likely to see recent decisions in a new light.
Your Weekly Love Horoscopes for May 9th

Your Weekly Horoscopes for May 9th
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Are you ready to enjoy what might be the brightest week for all of 2016 when it comes to love? If not, you’ll need to seriously reprioritize your world. Love planet Venus will make remarkable links to Neptune on May 9, Jupiter on May 10, and Pluto on May 13. This will signal inspirational, expansive, and transformative romantic potential for all. Yes!
Aries Horoscope MAR 21 – APR 19Are you ready to enjoy what might be the brightest week for all of 2016 when it comes to love? If not, you’ll need to seriously reprioritize your world. Love planet Venus will make remarkable links to Neptune on May 9, Jupiter on May 10, and Pluto on May 13. This will signal inspirational, expansive, and transformative romantic potential for all. Yes!
Taurus Horoscope APR 20 – MAY 20Congratulations! You’re the winner of the most amazing astrological potential for love. This week, you’ll feel on top of the world when it comes to your romantic relationship. There’s a good chance you and your sweetheart will become engaged or married and if so, your union will be extra blessed. Another possibility is that your sweetheart will give you an indulgent surprise that sweeps you off your feet.
Gemini Horoscope MAY 21 – JUN 20One of your relatives might be planning a surprise for you and your sweetheart. If you notice any discreet whispering between members of your clan, don’t assume it’s negative. In fact, it’s probably going to benefit you immensely. For example, let’s say you recently got engaged. Your family might be planning a celebration party including lots of gifts. Whatever the details, when it comes to family and your love life, think happy thoughts!
Cancer Horoscope JUN 21 – JUL 22There’s every indication that this week, a mutual aspiration you share with your partner can come to fruition. There’s likely to be material benefit to whatever this is, as well as a strong social connection as well. You might also throw the party of the year with your mate over the weekend — even if there is no specific occasion to celebrate. Friends will want to flock around you and your lover for some reason. You’ll happily oblige.
Leo Horoscope JUL 23 – AUG 22This week, you have every reason to celebrate with your lover. Perhaps you’ll nab a shiny promotion at work or learn that you’ve gotten a very sweet raise. You might also win an award or special honor for the work you do in your field. Either way, you’ll want to paint the town red. You might treat your partner to a romantic dinner at an exclusive restaurant. Or, it’s possible that your sweetie will have indulgent congratulatory plans for you. Enjoy!
Virgo Horoscope AUG 23 – SEP 22Your love life is on fire! As an Earth sign, you’ll especially benefit from this week’s gorgeous connections that Venus in Taurus makes to both Jupiter in your sign and Pluto, now in your romance sector. There are profound shifts between you and your lover happening that will provide true gratification. You’ll rest easy because they’ll add to your security. Opening up to your lover has never felt more natural.
Libra Horoscope SEP 23 – OCT 22There’s amazing sensitivity in the air this week for you and your sweetheart to benefit from. You might nurture your spiritual connection early in the week by taking meditation classes together, or by choosing to explore tantric practices. Another possibility is that you’ll delve deeply into the psychic world by unraveling each other’s dreams and premonitions. Explore the unseen with your lover and the two of you will see more clearly than ever how connected you truly are.
Scorpio Horoscope OCT 23 – NOV 21The depth of love your partner has for you will be obvious this week. Expect nothing less than clear demonstrations of adoration and appreciation from your partner, both physically and verbally. In fact, your mate will likely beam about you to friends and anyone else who’ll listen as you attend a happy event together such as a wedding or other celebration. He or she will soften your edges in the most delightful way. Embrace it.
Sagittarius Horoscope NOV 22 – DEC 21An office romance might feel like the best thing that’s happened to you in quite some time. There’s every indication that, if you and a coworker explore any mutual chemistry, it’ll be a positive move. First of all, you’ll feel as if you share a true and deep connection. In addition, you’ll soon discover that you have an unusually strong level of support from coworkers and even higher-ups about this love connection. Nothing will stand in your way!
Capricorn Horoscope DEC 22 – JAN 19Your romantic prospects are off the charts! Venus continues to move through your 5th House of Love, allowing you to easily meet someone new and open your heart. This week, she’ll make nothing but positive links in the sky. As a result, you’ve got the potential to make a spiritual and deeply transformative connection with someone new you meet. If you’re attached, you and your lover will feel closer than ever. There might even be baby news if that fits your plans.
Aquarius Horoscope JAN 20 – FEB 18
You and your lover will have an excellent opportunity to cover some old ground together and resolve issues you previously couldn’t agree on. Most likely, this will center on a domestic decision such as a move or renovation. Or, this might be a specific problem one of you have with a relative. Together, you’ll be open to new solutions that will create the kind of harmony you’re searching for. You’ll get there!
Pisces Horoscope FEB 19 – MAR 20
You and your partner might experience a lovely growth spurt in your relationship this week. It can be connected to how you communicate, since there’s a strong indication that you’ll see major improvements in this area. Even if dialogue hasn’t been a problem, you’ll still enjoy a positive boost. You might finally be able to flesh out a plan of action surrounding a mutual goal. You’ll be ready to go after what you want — together.
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