Day: June 26, 2022

June 27, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions Digest

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

June 27, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Cancer 07
Moon:21 Gemini 41
Mercury:16 Gemini 42
Venus:05 Gemini 41
Mars:24 Aries 44
Jupiter:07 Aries 11
Saturn:24 Aquarius 50 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 37
Neptune:25 Pisces 27
Pluto:27 Capricorn 52 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 53 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 07 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Cancer 13

Chiron:16 Aries 14
Ceres:18 Cancer 31
Pallas:26 Taurus 32
Juno:19 Pisces 07
Vesta:06 Pisces 30

Eris:24 Aries 59

Fire:4
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

June 27, 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Cancer 02
Moon:20 Gemini 42
Mercury:16 Gemini 34
Venus:05 Gemini 35
Mars:24 Aries 40
Jupiter:07 Aries 11
Saturn:24 Aquarius 50 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 36
Neptune:25 Pisces 27
Pluto:27 Capricorn 52 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 53 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 07 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Cancer 13

Chiron:16 Aries 14
Ceres:18 Cancer 29
Pallas:26 Taurus 30
Juno:19 Pisces 06
Vesta:06 Pisces 30

Eris:24 Aries 58

Fire:4
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6 

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

27 June 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Cancer 45
Moon:17 Gemini 14
Mercury:16 Gemini 06
Venus:05 Gemini 14
Mars:24 Aries 28
Jupiter:07 Aries 09
Saturn:24 Aquarius 51 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 36
Neptune:25 Pisces 27
Pluto:27 Capricorn 53 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 54 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 08 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Cancer 11

Chiron:16 Aries 13
Ceres:18 Cancer 21
Pallas:26 Taurus 22
Juno:19 Pisces 03
Vesta:06 Pisces 28

Eris:24 Aries 58

Fire:4
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

A Thought for Today

Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may your life be filled with all things positive!

June 26, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 3 PM to 7:30 PM EDT today (12 noon to 4:30 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are in a creative frame of mind today, which is why you will see new uses for something that you own. You might reconfigure or redesign something. Because your imagination is in overdrive, be careful about financial decisions. Check Moon Alert above.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

For most of this day, the Moon is in your sign having a dreamy relationship with Neptune, which makes you feel laid-back and interested in fanciful ideas. Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination circles the world.”

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Relax as much as possible today. Work alone or behind the scenes because you will enjoy daydreaming and conjuring up future possibilities in your mind. You might share these ideas with others because with Mercury in your sign, you are eager to enlighten.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today you will find it easy to idealize a friend or admire them. Some might feel this kind of admiration or inspiration about a group, especially a charitable organization. If you decide to join a group today, think clearly, and perhaps wait a few days to see if this is what you really want to do.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Others might misunderstand you today or feel confused by the impression that you create. Quite likely, they will admire you but also, it’s as if they are seeing you through Vaseline on their lens. This can make you appear glamorous. It can also make you appear flaky? (Just so you know.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You’re attracted to fanciful plans about future travel, further education or doing something adventurous and exciting! You want to expand your world! It’s wonderful to use your imagination. However, make sure that in a day or two, these plans still hold water and have the same appeal.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might feel empathetic and sympathetic to someone who is less fortunate than you, which is why you are inclined to help them as much as possible, and be generous. This is admirable. However, your aroused idealism could be misleading. Don’t give away the farm.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

A conversation with a partner or close friend will be laid back and relaxed today. You might entertain imaginative ideas? These are always fun to explore. However, because you are in a fanciful mood today, wait until tomorrow or Monday to agree to make a commitment.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Because your idealism is aroused today, you will want to help coworkers or work on behalf of someone. You might also give your time to help pets or animal rescue organizations. Be careful about committing too much. See how these ideas look on Monday.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a wonderful day to be creative and explore the arts. Artists, in particular, will be productive and able to work with a heightened imagination. Social occasions will be fun-loving and whimsical. Enjoy playful activities with children. Romance will shimmer!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You feel sympathetic to the needs of a family member today. If you can help someone, you certainly will. However, if someone makes a serious demand on you, which requires a commitment on your part, wait until Monday to respond. This will be wise.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today you might spend a lot of time being lost in fantasy and daydreams. That’s okay, we all need a mental health day like this now and then. You might come up with marvellous ideas? If so, write them down. However, be leery about firm decisions.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Comedian, actor Ricky Gervais (1961) shares your birthday today. You are an observant, very perceptive person. You understand people. You are creative and love to travel. Many of you have different lifestyles. This year is the first year of a new nine-year cycle for you, which means anything can happen. Be courageous. Explore new avenues and new directions.

 

June 26, 2022 Current Moon Phase Digest

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Visit the June 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on June 26 has an illumination of 6%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 26 the Moon is 27.19 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 6%
Moon Age: 27.19 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 402,125.96 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,075,969.37 km

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

June 26, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions Digest

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

June 26, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Cancer 10
Moon:09 Gemini 49
Mercury:15 Gemini 08
Venus:04 Gemini 29
Mars:24 Aries 01
Jupiter:07 Aries 05
Saturn:24 Aquarius 52 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 34
Neptune:25 Pisces 27
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 10 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Cancer 07

Chiron:16 Aries 13
Ceres:18 Cancer 04
Pallas:26 Taurus 04
Juno:18 Pisces 57
Vesta:06 Pisces 25

Eris:24 Aries 58

Fire:4
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6 

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

June 26, 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Cancer 05
Moon:08 Gemini 50
Mercury:15 Gemini 01
Venus:04 Gemini 23
Mars:23 Aries 57
Jupiter:07 Aries 05
Saturn:24 Aquarius 52 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 34
Neptune:25 Pisces 27
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 10 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Cancer 06

Chiron:16 Aries 12
Ceres:18 Cancer 02
Pallas:26 Taurus 02
Juno:18 Pisces 56
Vesta:06 Pisces 25

Eris:24 Aries 58

Fire:4
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

26 June 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Cancer 48
Moon:05 Gemini 22
Mercury:14 Gemini 34
Venus:04 Gemini 03
Mars:23 Aries 45
Jupiter:07 Aries 03
Saturn:24 Aquarius 53 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 33
Neptune:25 Pisces 26
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 11 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Cancer 04

Chiron:16 Aries 12
Ceres:17 Cancer 55
Pallas:25 Taurus 53
Juno:18 Pisces 53
Vesta:06 Pisces 23

Eris:24 Aries 58

Fire:4
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions

Today’s Word is

Charm

From moonlitpriestess.com

Another term for a protective object (see also Amulet, Talisman, and Charm Bag); also refers to a set of rhyming words as part of a spell.

From Spells8.com

From the Latin carmen meaning “song, incantation,” but came to be a generic term referring to any type of magick. As a noun, it commonly refers to a small object that protects its wearer from evil. As a verb, it commonly refers to refers to the act of using magick to exert control over a person.

June 26 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.

2022 June 26

Light Echoes from V838 Mon

Image Credit: NASA, ESA, H. E. Bond (STScI)

Explanation: What caused this outburst of V838 Mon? For reasons unknown, star V838 Mon‘s outer surface suddenly greatly expanded with the result that it became one of the brighter stars in the Milky Way Galaxy in early 2002. Then, just as suddenly, it shrunk and faded. A stellar flash like this had never been seen before — supernovas and novas expel matter out into space. Although the V838 Mon flash appears to expel material into space, what is seen in the featured image from the Hubble Space Telescope is actually an outwardly expanding light echo of the original flash. In a light echo, light from the flash is reflected by successively more distant surfaces in the complex array of ambient interstellar dust that already surrounded the star. V838 Mon lies about 20,000 light years away toward the constellation of the unicorn (Monoceros), while the light echo above spans about six light years in diameter.

June 26 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

363 Roman Emperor Julian is killed during retreat from the Sassanid Empire. General Jovian is proclaimed Emperor by troops on the battlefield.

1794 Battle of Fleurus: major victory by forces of the First French Republic under General Jean-Baptiste Jourdan over the Coalition Army (Great Britain, Hanover, Dutch Republic, and Habsburgs) first use of reconnaissance balloon

1857 The first 62 recipients are awarded the Victoria Cross for valour in the Crimean war by Queen Victoria

1917 1st US troops arrive in France during World War I

1945 United Nations Charter signed by 50 nations in San Francisco

2016 Panama Canal’s third set of locks opens for commercial traffic, doubling the Canal’s capacity at an estimated cost of $5.25 billion

Today’s Historical Events

363 Roman Emperor Julian is killed during retreat from the Sassanid Empire. General Jovian is proclaimed Emperor by troops on the battlefield.

684 St Benedict II begins his reign as Catholic Pope

1243 Battle of Köse Dağ: Mongols under Baiju defeat Seljuk army of Sultan Kaykhusraw II during Mongol attacks in north east Turkey

1284 According to the Lüneburg manuscript, a piper leads 130 children of Hamelin away

1409 Council of Pisa selects Petros Philargi as 3rd Pope: Alexander V

1483 Duke of Gloucester succeeds as King Richard III of England after Parliament declared Edward V illegitimate

1498 Toothbrush invented in China using boar bristles

1553 Christ’s Hospital in England granted a charter

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1925 “The gold rush“, directed, starring and written by Charlie Chaplin, is released

1946 Fred Allen’s last radio show, his guest is Jack Benny

1953 KCTV (now KLST) TV channel 8 in San Angelo, TX (CBS) 1st broadcast

1959 9th Berlin International Film Festival: “The Cousins” wins Golden Bear

1962 WSEC (now WLRN) TV channel 17 in Miami, FL (PBS) begins broadcasting

1964 14th Berlin International Film Festival: “Dry Summer” wins the Golden Bear

1971 21st Berlin International Film Festival: “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” wins the Golden Bear

1979 “Moonraker”, 11th James Bond film starring Roger Moore, premieres in London

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1870 Richard Wagner‘s opera “Valkyrie”, second in his Ring Cycle premieres in Munich, featuring “Ride of the Valkyries”

1912 Gustav Mahler’s 9th Symphony premieres in Vienna

1924 “Ziegfeld Follies of 1924”, featuring Billie Burke and W.C. Fields, opens at the New Amsterdam Theatre, NYC

1966 “Time for Singing” closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 41 performances

1971 “Man of La Mancha” closes at ANTA Wash Sq Theater NYC after 2329 performances

1973 London production of musical “Grease” premieres

1977 Elvis Presley sings in Indianapolis, the last performance of his career

1979 Rocker Nigel Olsson runs a stop sign, accidentally crashes & kills a driver

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1899 Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: R.F. Doherty wins 3rd straight Wimbledon singles championship; beats Arthur Gore 1-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3

1906 Hongar Szisz wins 1st Grand-Prix (Le Mans, France)

1910 US National Championship Women’s Tennis, Philadelphia CC: Defending champion Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman beats Louise Hammond 6-4, 6-2

1911 US Open Men’s Golf, Chicago GC: 19-year old John McDermott becomes first American born champion; wins in a playoff with Mike Brady and George Simpson

1916 Cleveland Indians experiment with numbers on their jerseys (one game)

1925 British Open Men’s Golf, Prestwick GC: English born American Jim Barnes captures his only Open title, 1 stroke ahead of runners-up Ted Ray and Archie Compston

1935 Surrey’s former England Test cricket batsman Andy Sandham scores his 100th first class century (103) v Hampshire at Basingstoke

1937 Test cricket debut of Len Hutton v NZ at Lord’s, scores 0 & 1

2,550 Submerged Wooden Objects Recovered From The Templo Mayor Of Tenochtitlan

Archaeologists have recovered as many as 2,550 wooden objects from the Templo Mayor in the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan in Mexico City. The rescued objects have survived more than 500 years submerged in water, some completely flooded.

As explained on AncientPages.com earlier, the “most important sacred temple complex of the Aztecs – the Main Temple (in Spanish: Templo Mayor) was built in the center of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán.

According to Aztec chronicles, the first temple (later followed by its twin temple) was built after 1325 and enlarged several times over the course of the 14th and 15th centuries.

The twin temples were dedicated to the god of rain and fertility, Tlaloc (“the one who makes sprout“), and Huitzilopochtli, god of war and sun.

Aztec chronicles confirm that both gods were frequently appeased with human sacrifices and other public rituals that took place in the temple.”

Scientists report the extraordinary offerings found at the foot of the Great Temple of old Tenochtitlan include darts, dart throwers, pectorals, earrings, masks, ornaments, earmuffs, sceptres, jars, headdresses, a representation of a flower and another of bone, all found in the ritual deposits made by the priests to consecrate a building or make a request to the Aztec gods.

A high and constant level of humidity, little oxygen, and …

Click here to read the rest of this article by Conny Waters on AncientPages.com

 

Why Your Zodiac Sign is Probably Wrong

This article is by a guest author and her views

Author’s bio:

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Many of us have hunches about our zodiac sign. Remember Penny, from the Big Bang? First of all, I am a Saggitarius. Perhaps you’ve always had a feeling that people born under a certain animal are more likely to share your interests or personality. Or maybe you think that people who were born under the same astrological constellation as you have similar values, skills, and interests. However, the truth is, that our zodiac sign meaning might not be as reliable as we think it is. No matter how much we wish it wouldn’t be so, no single zodiac element can describe a person completely. Some of us may have traits that are common for those born in a particular sign (like being an early bird), others may only do things that their particular sign indicates (like being very good at music). But with all these inaccuracies aside, knowing what your zodiac sign is supposed to signify can still help you understand yourself better and discover your hidden talents.



What does everyone else think your Zodiac Sign Means?

Your zodiac sign is supposed to represent your intellectual and emotional make-up. It’s your primary personality type. There are 4 types of Zodiac: Fire, Water, Earth, and Wind. 

The first group of the zodiac (Sagittarius, Aries, Leo) is associated with the Fire element and is said to be quick-tempered and impatient. The second group (Scorpio, Cancer, Pisces) is associated with the Water element and takes things slowly. The Wind signs are Gemini, Libra, Aquarius. And the Earth signs are Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn The zodiac sign elements are a great way to help you find out what you’re like when it comes to key personality traits. But there are some misconceptions about what the signs stand for: 

  • People born under Aries are believed to be selfish and self-centered because they’re always taking care of their needs before others’. 
  • People born under Virgo are often thought of as perfectionists or hard workers because they’re always productive. 
  • And people who were born under Scorpio are often seen as dark souls because they have a tendency to feel emotions intensely. Сheck it out here.

Finding out what your true Zodiac Sign is

Whatever your zodiac sign, there is probably a lot more to you than meets the eye. If you want to get a better understanding of yourself, then it may help to know what your zodiac sign is saying about you. To find out what your zodiac sign says about you and what your other signs are saying, understand the meaning of each sign: 

Aries: The ram 

Taurus: The bull 

Gemini: The twins 

Cancer: The crab 

Leo: The lion 

Virgo: The virgin 

Libra: The scales 

Scorpio: The scorpion 

Sagittarius: The archer 

Capricorn: The goat 

Aquarius – The water-bearer

Pisces – The fish

Assigning New Signs to Old Zodiac Constellations

No matter how accurate you think your zodiac sign dates are, the one that describes you best might not be the one you originally had. Luckily, astrology has been around long enough for there to be a few other signs for old Zodiac constellations. For example, if your sign was Taurus and your constellation was Leo, then you could switch to Virgo. If it was Scorpio and your constellation was Sagittarius, then you could change to Pisces as well. Your new Zodiac constellation can be based on how you feel about life in general or how it relates to yourself specifically. If a certain constellation just doesn’t seem right for you anymore but feels like it fits someone else better, consider changing it up! 

 

HOWEVER: Changing your zodiac sign does not mean that all of your old traits will disappear. You’ll continue to have those same characteristics regardless of which zodiac sign you choose – they’re just labeled differently now.

Who Is Your Real-Life Zodiac Sign?

Just because your sign is on the list, doesn’t mean that you are 100% like that person. It just means that you have a good idea of what type of personality traits and behaviors are common for people of that zodiac sign compatibility. For example, if you’re an Aries, chances are there’s something about you that has Aries written all over it. Your zodiac sign can also provide some insight into your career path. If you know what your zodiac sign says about your personality and interests, you might be able to identify where your passions lie. Additionally, knowing your zodiac sign can help you understand how other people see and relate to you as well as give a better perspective on how you should conduct yourself in different situations.

Other Things You Should Know About Your Zodiac Sign

Zodiac signs you’re born under are usually considered to represent your personality. However, this isn’t always the case. For example, Gemini, which is associated with air and communication, doesn’t really mean anything about the personalities of those who are born under that zodiac sign. Another common misconception is that people born under the same zodiac sign have similar interests and values. This isn’t always true as well. Another thing worth noting is that every person is different and has their own unique traits regardless of the zodiac sign colors they prefer. Finally, personality changes throughout a person’s life with age, so don’t be too quick to pin your personality on your zodiac sign.

How Can You Use This Information?

Knowing your zodiac sign can help you understand yourself better and discover your hidden talents. If you’re not sure what your zodiac sign is, but you think it might be one of these: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, or Scorpio. Try out some of these questions to learn more about yourself: Do you ever feel like you need to prove yourself? Do people often underestimate the intelligence of those born under this sign? What zodiac sign is the smartest? Are people born under this sign often called a know-it-all? Are people born under this sign often seen as being too honest at times? Can someone born under this sign keep their cool when they are angry?

Bottom Line

Knowing your zodiac sign can help you understand yourself better and discover your hidden talents. You might find that the things that are true for you in life are not the same things that are true for people born in other signs. The reality is, that no single zodiac element can describe a person completely so knowing what your zodiac sign is supposed to signify can still help you understand yourself better and discover your hidden talents.

A Laugh for Today

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, June 26, to Saturday, July 2, 2022

All Signs

This week is about taking a practical, step-by-step approach toward securing our future, especially in terms of self-determination and personal freedom. Tuesday’s New Moon will boost this process because it is a great chance to make resolutions. How timely! Btw, it is not pointless to make resolutions – because our thoughts are the starting point of everything in our lives. It’s been said: First comes the thought, and from the thought springs the word. From the word springs the deed; and the deed soon becomes habit. Then habit eventually hardens into character. Therefore, we should watch our thoughts and make them loving and kind. I have a thought: “Time for a little nosh!”

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You begin this week with determined energy because your ruler Mars is in your sign, dancing with stern Saturn. This makes you methodical, careful and diligent. Whatever you do, you will do with care and precision. This is a good time to make plans. (But avoid power struggles at the end of the week around Friday.) Meanwhile, Tuesday’s New Moon is the perfect time to make resolutions about how you want to improve your home, as well as how you want to improve relations with family members. You’re prepared to set your sights high — as well you should while lucky Jupiter is in your sign! (Mom always liked you best.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

As this week begins, you’re prepared to work alone or behind the scenes to attain your goals. In fact, you will undergo self-denial and discomfort because your own self-gratification will be secondary to practical issues that are important to you. (I’m impressed.) Remember to apply this self-discipline and sense of reserve when dealing with others on Friday, when some power struggles might take place. Meanwhile, Tuesday’s New Moon is a wonderful opportunity for you to think about moneymaking ideas, as well as your style of communicating to others in general. In particular, you will be mindful of relations with siblings, relatives and neighbours. Are you a good communicator?

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Rally your troops on Monday and set them marching! If you plan to execute a particular routine or strategy, you can get others in line to help you, or follow your example. It’s an excellent time to accomplish what you want with the help of a group or a friend. Note: Whatever happens, don’t let this deteriorate into a nasty power struggle on Friday. Take the high road. Meanwhile, Tuesday’s New Moon takes place in your Money House. This means it’s the perfect time to make resolutions about how to handle your money, how to handle what you own, and how to boost your earnings. How well are you handling your assets? Moment of truth.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You’re very determined this week! You have strong ambitions about what you want to achieve. You will work with diligence — making careful plans. Most likely, bosses and parents will be impressed. Having said that, you might find yourself at odds with authority figures on Friday. (Perhaps by then, it’s best to zip thy lip.) Definitely – tread carefully. However, on Tuesday, the New Moon will interest you because of course, the Moon is your ruler. Furthermore, this particular New Moon is the only New Moon in your sign all year! (Holy Lunula!) This is the perfect time for you to think about the impression that you create on your world. How can you improve your image? Haircut? Clothes? Shoes? Hmmm?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

As this week begins, you’re keen to make precise, travel plans or explore opportunities in publishing, the media or perhaps, medicine and the law? You might also strategize how to deal with someone from another culture or negotiate with someone in another country. Be careful of a situation breaking down by Friday and becoming a raw power struggle. Be mindful of this. Meanwhile, the New Moon on Tuesday is taking place in a hidden part of your chart, which means you are giving thought to your spiritual values and what makes your life tick at a subconscious level. Remind yourself again about the power of your thoughts by reading the All Signs above. Remember: You are your thoughts, which means be mindful of what you’re thinking about.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You will get a lot of work done at the beginning of the week, especially with taxes, debt, insurance issues and matters related to shared property. This also includes banking. Sometimes it’s easy to ignore and postpone these details, but right now, you feel the need to get on top of this, and get the complete picture. Smart! (When it comes to finances and assets – don’t be in the dark. Even bad news is better than no news.) By Friday, you might be at loggerheads with someone about one of these issues, perhaps an inheritance or how to share something? Fortunately, fair Venus is at the top of your chart, which bodes well for your influence with important people. Tuesday’s New Moon is all about friendship and the role that friends play in your life.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

On Monday, partners and friends will cooperate with you. Partnerships will be productive. You might make careful plans together, or figure out how to do something. Everyone will be on the same page. Nevertheless, be careful because something related to this same energy could get out of hand by Friday, when you might be at loggerheads with someone. (Patience will be your best recourse, then.) Meanwhile, Tuesday’s New Moon is the only New Moon to take place at the top of your chart all year. This offers you the perfect opportunity to think about your life direction in general. Where do you want to be five years from now? What does that picture look like? What do you have to do this year to make that a reality?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You’ll be productive on Monday because you want to work, and you want to get things done. It’s that simple. You’re prepared to make the necessary sacrifices, and you have the perseverance and drive to make it happen. Commendable! Do be careful because this drive might somehow morph into something so different, that by Friday, you have some serious, power struggles with someone. (Especially if you’re too bossy.) Meanwhile, financial advantages, gifts and goodies can come your way at the beginning of the week. This is an excellent time to resolve differences about inheritances and shared property. Tuesday’s New Moon might trigger exciting travel plans in your mind. You definitely want to do something to expand your world. What might that be?

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

On Monday, you might make serious vacation plans or plans for social outings, sports events or something to do with your kids. Or you might buckle down in a serious way on an artistic project. Whatever your choice, you have specific goals, and you intend to work hard to achieve them. Don’t push too hard because on Friday, someone might rebel. Meanwhile, the New Moon on Tuesday is in an interesting part of your chart. For starters, this is the best time all year for you to ask yourself what you can do to become a better person. And in the same vein, (probably a different arm), you will ponder how to improve your relationship with debt and shared property.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

At the beginning of this week, you will accomplish much at home because you’re determined to work hard. No question. Recently, increased activity or chaos on the home front has been challenging. On Monday, you want to tackle this and make some headway. And you will! You will be purposeful and efficient. That simple. But be reasonable about your goals to avoid power struggles by the end of the week, in case there’s a mutiny. (It was ever thus.) Tuesday’s New Moon is the only New Moon all year opposite your sign, which means it’s your chance to make resolutions about how to improve your closest relationships. Ideas?

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Monday is a great day to study or make long-range plans because you’re in a careful, practical frame of mind. You will also be very convincing talking to others about what you intend to achieve, or what you hope they will achieve – either way. This is because you expect results! You’re willing to work and put duty before pleasure. And you’ll be convincing! Caution about being bullheaded about something because by Friday, you could be at odds with someone. A serious ego clash. (No fun.) Tuesday’s New Moon is a wonderful opportunity for you to think about how to improve your health, as well as improve your job.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

On Monday, you can use what you own to get work done; plus, you will work hard to boost your earnings. (This will be done carefully according to detailed planning.) Obviously, others will notice your efforts! Perhaps because of jealousy or resentment, or for some other reason, by Friday, you could be at odds with someone for financial reasons, or because they don’t agree with your decisions. (Stay chill.) Meanwhile, Tuesday’s New Moon urges you to think about the balance you have between work and play. Play and creative expression are so important. Value your creative talents. Make plans to socialize with others. It’s important.