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Mid-Winter Feng Shui: The Year of the Earth Rat
Mid-Winter Feng Shui: The Year of the Earth Rat
- Betsy Stang
Chinese New Year heralds the beginning of spring in the Northern hemisphere. In the southern states, the flowers begin to bloom, the rains come, often violently as the yin and yang, cold and hot fight for dominance. In the northern states, often fog will settle in for long periods as the rain and snow take turns letting each form of water rule.
The Year of the Earth Rat is a good time to build new foundations. Slow and steady, one grain at a time, the rat can move mountains.
Mid-winter is a good time for pruning and clearing. As the sap starts to flow upward, what shape do you want your life to take in the coming months? This is not a time for glamour and glitz. You won’t be getting by on a good idea or a pretty smile. What is the substance behind the dazzle? Expect to be called on for what you stand for.
It is a great time to look at your core values. What is important to you? Have you been putting your energy where your heart really is? Rats are pack animals, so look at your pack, your friend, family co-workers. How can you be more harmonious in your relationships? Have you reached out to those who are important to you in support and encouragement? Right now a small word and small gestures can make a lot of difference.
If you did not clean out your closets at the January New Year, do it now. Try clothing on and if you don’t love it, pass it along. I sometimes do swap parties with my friends and it’s a great way to perk up a dreary February afternoon. Pass along what your friends don’t want to the nearest women’s shelter or Salvation Army drop box. Somebody needs the clothing you don’t, and you will be spreading abundance and allowing for more to come your way. Also go through the cupboards and restock for emergencies and give food with approaching expiration dates to your local food pantry. Old grain should be put out as well or you might be visited by those pesky grain moths.
When was the last time you fertilized your plants? The growing season is coming on quickly and the new moon, new year is a great time to fertilize. If you have been composting, you might spread that around now, although if the ground is still frozen, wait until the next new moon.
Since it is an Earth year, it will be a time of gradual progress. It is one of those times that we get to learn patience like the farmer who must wait for harvest for his crops to be ready. This year, short cuts won’t work but hard work and perseverance will. In a society that values short-term results, this is a challenging aspect. However, Earth signs, like Taurus, Capricorn and Virgo will be in their element as well as those born in the last year of the Earth Rat, February 1948–January 1949.
Focus your changes on the center of your home, this section represents the Earth element as well as your health. Get that check-up you have been postponing, you might find you can stop a problem before it gets big. It is also a good time to get better nutrition. This is an especially good year to eat as organic as you can. If your stove is not working well, its time to fix it, especially if you are having cash flow problems.
Take small steps in your life to begin to bring about big growth later on. Those of you who have been afraid of change, it is your time to shine. It is a time of setting foundations, of planting who you want to become. To everything there is a season.
the daily humorscopes for saturday, december 10th
the daily humorscope
Saturday, December 10, 2011
The Sexiest Zodiac Signs
The Sexiest Zodiac Signs
- Mel, selected from DivineCaroline
By Sage Romano, DivineCaroline
I’ve always had great luck with Capricorns. Tauruses? Yawn. Geminis? Maybe, if you like all that talking. Leos? Self-absorbed drama queens. My romantic history is a constellation of personalities and capabilities and experiences, but there’s obviously something about my Virgo sensibilities that jibes with the patience that the average Capricorn bestows upon the act of tossing a girl’s salad. Or did you think I was talking about something else? We’re not interested in love matches here, people. This is all about that other kind of chemistry and which signs of the Zodiac are guaranteed to be a good time and which might be a great time.
Aries: The Minute Man
This fire sign is known for being a pretty straight shooter. Aries will have no compunction at all about sharing his or her raunchiest ideas about what to do in the sack. The problem with straight shooters, though, is that they always like to get right to the point. So count on an Aries to take charge and get you where you want to go—in a hurry.
Taurus: The Romancer
Where Aries is all lusty impulse, Taurus takes his or her time. Plan on being wined and dined, perhaps to the point of frustration. And once the Taurus has decided you’re the one for the job, prepare yourself for plenty of foreplay. If romance is your thing, Taurus is your sign.
Gemini: The Talker
The Gemini will bring all his or her intellect to bear upon getting bare. If you have simpler, quieter tastes, you might be a little shocked by Gemini’s saucy, seductive monologues. But if phone sex and dirty talking gets your motor humming, a Gemini is what you’re looking for. But be prepared to not get a word in edgewise.
Cancer: The Love Maker
Cancers are highly emotional signs, which means that sex is not merely a mechanical physical undertaking; rather it is expected to be a poetic act of beauty and love and all that good stuff. If you’re going to get naked with a Cancer, prepare yourself for an intense ride. And perhaps some post-coital crying.
Leo: The Narcissist
The passionate and adventurous nature of the Leo cannot be surpassed. There is no end to the imaginative ways a Leo will come up with for you to pleasure him or her. Those cats are born sexual dominants who ooze lusty confidence, and they’re unapologetic about it. While your romp with the lion will be memorable, for sure, best remember your satisfaction will be a secondary matter.
Virgo: The Closet Nympho
You might be surprised to learn that shy, demurring Virgo would ever be ready to rock without than fistfuls of condoms and spanking clean bed sheets. The reserved demeanor of the earthy virgins doesn’t hint at their inner lustiness. Once your Virgo knows and trusts you, watch out. You won’t get a moment’s peace.
Libra: The Connoisseur
The Libra is an artiste when it comes to knocking boots. They seek out a perfect harmony with their partner, luxuriating in every detail, and they go big on romantic accoutrements such as lingerie, massage oil, and soft music. You know, so it’s just like a bad porno—perhaps it even includes a fortuitously timed visit from the pizza guy.
Scorpio: The Leg-Humper
Fiery, licentious Scropio is the horn dog of the zodiac. While their sexual prowess and magnetism can hardly be ignored, getting in bed with a scorpion can have its sting. While you will probably get the ride of your life, Scorpio’s love ’em and leave ’em approach to sex could leave less lusty signs cold.
Sagittarius: The Don Juan (or Juanita)
A master of the art of seduction, a Sagittarius is all about the hunt. They hone their powers of seduction, pouncing upon their objects of desire only after rendering them utterly helpless in the face of their sexual deftness.
Capricorn: The Slow Boat
Capricorn can come across as a lumbering kind of lover. Slow to make the first move, patient to the point of impertinence once the ball does get rolling, Caps may not wow with skill and energy in the sack, but they will steadily, diligently apply themselves to the all-you-can-eat buffet of their lover. Be patient with a Capricorn, and you will be well rewarded.
If you’re someone who is put off by the idea of a velvet box full of scintillating, slippery, and battery-operated accoutrements under your lover’s bed, it’s best you steer clear of Aquarius. Always ready to experiment with any number of the paths to pleasing themselves and their partners, the Aquarian will bring more to the party than some signs can take.
Pisces: Old Faithful
Much like Cancer, Pisces will value the emotional connectivity of sex over the physical one. Passion, love, attention, patience—these will all come into play with your Pisces lover. But you’ll likely have to do most of the work. The fish are notoriously lazy lays, preferring to kick back and bask in the attentions of their beloved. Might want to take a cue from Aquarius and bring some party favors to keep things interesting.
the daily humorscopes for friday, december 9th
the daily humorscope
Friday, December 09, 2011
the daily humorscopes for thursday, december 8th
the daily humorscope
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Daily Affirmation for Wednesday, December 7th
Today I open my eyes and see the world in a new light. I view it as a child seeing a freshly opened flower for the first time.
Daily Cosmic Calendar for December 7th
Two days ago, Venus in Capricorn and Mars in Virgo linked up via a harmonious, trine pattern of 120-degrees. This creative association of the two main cosmic symbols of the feminine and masculine principles doesn’t occur that frequently. This morning – at 7:03AM PST and then at 10:48AM PST – the Moon in Taurus forms flowing trines, first to Mars and then to Venus. This actually makes a grand triangle in earth signs in the zodiac – an auspicious, geometric talisman that can signify your own success and achievements manifesting in the real world. A Mercury-Pluto parallel (2:53PM PST) adds an exclamation point to the foregoing by simultaneously activating your spiritual willpower and mental concentration. Whether you can pull this off and be eminently fortunate in money matters, business negotiations and career pursuits is not necessarily 100% in the cards because you also need to be in the right place, at the right time, and in the right state of consciousness. In addition, every individual has his or her own horoscope of many celestial bodies that is being impacted daily by what are called transits and progressions (ongoing cycles of the heavenly orbs) that provide the kinds of events that fill our lives in every 24-hour time-period. Remember – as pointed out in this calendar two days ago – that the first of the outer planets (Uranus) is virtually stationary this entire week, but will officially shift from retrograde to direct in Aries on Friday evening December 9. You may be tuning into the Uranian signals of radical change and intuitional awareness even now before the actual station of Uranus in the sky. This is not that unusual as our human minds and nervous systems are much more advanced than we understand at this stage of evolution.
the daily humorscopes for wednesday, december 7th
the daily humorscope
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
the daily humorscopes for wednesday, november 30
the daily humorscope
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
the daily humorscopes for tuesday, november 29th
the daily humorscope
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Today’s Cosmic Calendar for November 28th
This first day of this workweek suggests that big business ventures, professional aims and entrepreneurial matters are core issues. The main reason is that the Moon continues its monthly transit in the third and final earth sign – Capricorn. In addition, the Sun forms a subtle and yet still advantageous, 30-degree rapport with Pluto (10:37AM PST). The 30-degree aspect is considered minor by many astrologers, but when the center of our solar system (the Sun) forms any contact with the outermost, main planet (Pluto) – some 3 billion miles away – it is wise to heed what is going on. And in this case, you have an opportunity to understand hidden motives in yourself and ferret out normally secretive behavior patterns of your competitors in order to give yourself an edge on the money-making superhighway of the modern world. However, the Moon squares Saturn at 3:02PM PST – beginning an 8-hour void limbo time-period until 11:03PM PST when the Moon enters service-oriented Aquarius. Keep a low profile during the void lunar dispensation. It is okay to finish old projects on a high note, but keep new plans under wraps until the Moon shifts into Aquarius. Strive to maintain your productivity in arts, crafts and hobbies since Mercury squares Ceres (11:37PM PST).
the daily humorscopes for monday, november 28th
the daily humorscope
Monday, November 28, 2011
Your Daily Horoscopes for Sunday, November 27th

Remain upbeat about your contributions when pushing toward your goals whether you’re making plans to achieve a goal at work or striving to be noticed within your community. Thankfully, you should receive assistance from an important person now that friendly Venus is visiting your 10th House of Public Status. Go ahead and do your best work, but make certain to ask for the credit that you deserve. Although seeing tangible results may take a few days, you could be surprised at the outcome.

It’s always lovely to be appreciated, and today is especially sweet because you receive so much positive energy from Venus’ trine to optimistic Jupiter in your sign. Nevertheless, it isn’t always appropriate to overwhelm others with your exuberance. A touch of self-restraint can help you reach your goals. Don’t sprint to the finish line; it’s not as close as you think.

You may be very clear about what you want out of a relationship now, especially if you have been clarifying your needs all year long. The time is ripe to make something happen, and you could blow your chances if you wait too long. Maintain a positive attitude while sharing your feelings, even if you don’t know where the conversation is leading. But don’t let this opportunity pass without acting on what’s in your heart.

You may be emerging from a tough phase, yet you’re still able to rationalize what you want. However, many delicious feelings are bubbling up from your subconscious now and tempting you to set aside your objectivity. Hold on steady and keep your eyes on the current opportunities, for this wave should ultimately bring a positive transformation.

Beneficial Jupiter is visiting your 10th House of Public Success and its trine to pleasurable Venus in your 6th House of Work could resonate with your plan to accomplish a lot today. Unfortunately, you might feel like a lazy Lion with plenty of excuses to justify your unproductive nature. Remember, you don’t have to prove anything to anyone at all. You deserve a bit of downtime now, so take it while you have the chance.

You might not be happy at first with whatever happens today, but you may be willing to wait for satisfaction once you realize the potential pleasures that are available to you. Even if you try to fight against the changes, your resistance fades quickly once you sink beneath your noisy thoughts and into the less familiar non-verbal world of emotions. Ultimately, your feelings will steer you in the right direction now.

This is a magical day to immerse yourself into your feelings without wasting any energy rationalizing what’s in your heart. Don’t be afraid to act on your intuition because the signals that are now coming from your subconscious are integrally connected with your truth. Only negativity stands between you and your success, so jump in and follow your positive instincts before you change your mind.

It’s not such a bad idea to temporarily set aside your personal interests now and concentrate on selfless acts of generosity. However, don’t spoil the moment by asking what’s in it for you. If you really need to know, then you’re missing the point entirely. Ultimately, if you stay focused on the highest expression of love, the emotional rewards will always circle back and touch your heart.

You may attempt to hide your anger today because you really don’t want it to interfere with the general loveliness that’s floating around in your environment. Fortunately, with valuable Venus in your 2nd House of Income, you could feel as if everything you touch turns to gold. Just keep in mind your ability to work in service to others now is enough of a gift to make you happy.

Sensual Venus harmoniously trines happy-go-lucky Jupiter today, promising fun activities and empowering you to co-create new games. Unfortunately, you may not be able to escape your responsibilities just because the phone is ringing and good times are calling. Thankfully, you can still enjoy yourself by expressing your creative urges in a practical project.

You may be feeling so intense now that you don’t know how to say what you’re thinking without upsetting others. Unfortunately, keeping your thoughts to yourself isn’t a smart strategy either, since suppressed emotions will blast their way to the surface sooner or later. Expressing love and not fear can transform obstacles into positive learning experiences.

You’re eager to please others now with the Moon visiting your 11th House of Social Networking. You can be a wonderful friend, but you must be careful about only acknowledging the good news. The power of positive thinking can help you today, but you could take your optimism too far. Obsessing on the possible negative outcomes isn’t useful, but neither is burying significant issues without addressing them.
Cosmic Calendar for Sunday, November 27th
If you played the cosmic astro-zodiacal game in the right way yesterday, you should be in good shape for today’s somewhat easy-going agenda. The Moon in Capricorn remains the primary factor – encouraging you to make progress on the business and professional fronts. Vesta moving 45-degrees to Pluto (1:02AM PST) can jar you on emotional levels and make you worry about protecting your valuables, but later on you can tune into your spiritual willpower and mental concentration during the monthly Moon-Pluto union (5:27AM PST). This monthly lunar convergence with distant Pluto can prove troubling for many souls – if deep-seated repressions are stirring up underworld tensions. However, Pluto does have a higher component of purity and purpose. And if you know what you are doing, you may be able to avoid emotional turbulence and ride the crest of a wave of awesome willpower that is good for you, your family and friends. The best news of the day clocks in at 1:24PM PST when Venus in Capricorn makes a flowing trine in earth signs with Jupiter in Taurus. Take full advantage of this terrific blending of the two traditional benefic planets. Success in financial matters looks promising. Gains can be made across the board and an inspirational, 72-degree connection from Mercury to Chiron (9:41PM PST) is an added healing boost to your experiences.
the daily humorscopes for sunday, november 27th
the daily humorscope
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Your Daily Horoscopes for Saturday, November 26th

Risking your current security might seem like a good plan today, but an unsuccessful shortcut will only require you to continue going back over the same territory until you learn your lesson. But your memory is short now, so the past may not be readily accessible. Just remember that you can trick yourself into believing there’s a quick fix when there’s none to be found. There’s no way around it; the road to happiness will take time and hard work.

Your ruling planet Venus squares rebellious Uranus today, turning your down-to-earth tastes into more unconventional attractions. You may try to ignore your edgy desires because you don’t want to jeopardize your standing within your family or community; however, denying your true feelings doesn’t help matters one bit. Share your most eccentric emotions with a trusted friend now, but don’t become attached to the outcome of the conversation.

You’re probably more flexible than most of your friends, and today you could take your ability to avoid making a final decision to a whole new level. You may get on other people’s nerves because you want to leave so many options open. You might be afraid that making a commitment too soon can prevent you from being available for a bigger opportunity later. However, waiting too long could actually cause you to miss something satisfying that is right in front of you.

You don’t want to jeopardize your security for the fleeting possibility of an amazing experience. Nevertheless, you may still be attracted to engaging in unusual behavior, even if it places a strain on your life. Keep in mind that you can accept your current desires even if they are outside your usual comfort zone. Acknowledging an irrational urge doesn’t mean that you must act on it.

You enjoy feeling fully alive, but may grow tired of getting bounced around by your crazy desires today. One minute you’re feeling wonderful about a romance, and the next you’re wondering about the wisdom of your heart. The extreme swings of attraction and fear will pass if you don’t overreact with emotions on either end of the spectrum.

You might not be able to verbalize what you want today because your desires are taking you into unknown territory. Instead of eagerly exploring your emotions, you’re tempted to sidestep what’s in your heart since it’s easier to maintain a detached perspective when you stay up in your head. However, you could inadvertently bring on the emotional meltdown you’re trying to avoid unless you’re willing to step beyond the limits of your rational thoughts and into the realm of feelings.

Your attempts at being serious might not go as expected today since unpredictable Uranus can turn your life inside out as it squares your ruling planet Venus. You’re not as sensible as you think, and your irrational behavior can create a series of events that require you to shift your plans suddenly. Instead of wasting energy trying to avoid the inevitable, be open to the excitement that comes from trying new things and meeting new people.

The emphasis on your 2nd House of Finances today indicates that you don’t mind spending extra cash on something that helps you express your feelings toward a special friend. You won’t likely purchase anything that is ordinary because your tastes are more eccentric than usual now. Buying a unique gift can be a joyful experience as long as you keep the other person’s needs in mind rather than getting something that you would secretly like yourself.

You are often drawn to ideas of doing something adventurous with your friends, but today you might pass up a social activity so you can stay home. Of course you can’t do both, so choosing one or the other could become problematic if others demand that you make a choice. But micromanaging your day isn’t a sensible strategy; you’ll be happier now if you let someone else make the decisions. You could end up feeling a real sense of exhilaration once you let go of control.

You might feel unsettled if you’re playing outside of the rules now. Normally, Venus’ shift into your sign motivates you to follow a conservative path of the heart, but her square to wild Uranus pushes you into new territory today. Letting go of old familiar systems expands your horizons while increasing the variety of possibilities ahead. It’s time for you to take a risk; you won’t be disappointed.

You’re feeling on-edge as Venus squares your key planet Uranus. You want to do something crazy that makes you stand out in a crowd, but you could go overboard today. Friends may be shocked by your sudden uncharacteristic behavior and might criticize your actions. Don’t worry about how others judge you; just stay true to yourself.

You are more attracted to eccentric people today, especially if you have been showing self-restraint in your own personal expression. The wilder you are the less everyone else needs to act out your suppressed feelings. You have an excellent opportunity to experiment with what you want, within reason, of course, so try something outrageous; you can always return to your old ways tomorrow.
Cosmic Calendar for Saturday, November 26th
If you are really tuned into the cosmic beat, this can be a very successful weekend — especially in living closer to your philosophy of life and making huge strides on the career horizon. Giving you an early boost are the monthly Moon-Mercury union in Sagittarius (2:04AM PST) and Venus entering Capricorn (4:37AM PST) until December 20. Yes, it’s true that Mercury is in reverse, but the Moon with Mercury is still something that can be encouraging for learning across the board. And Venus in Capricorn can imbue your professional plans with new magnetism and power. The Moon in Sagittarius begins a short void twilight zone at 4:07PM PST, and this uncertainty time-span lasts until 7:06PM PST when the Moon enters hard-driving Capricorn. Meanwhile, Venus – having just entered Capricorn – forms a dicey square with radical-change agent Uranus in Aries (6:28PM PST). This is akin to a neon light flashing for lovers – with a warning not to overdo a good thing and to strive toward greater sensitivity to avoid a breakdown in communication. Fortunately, the energy-field flips around shortly thereafter as Venus makes a supportive, 60-degree alliance with healing-master Chiron (7:36PM PST), the Moon unites with Venus (8:28PM PST) and forms a flowing trine to Jupiter (10:02PM PST). When the Moon harmonizes with both Venus and Jupiter, you definitely need to pay attention and extract every bit of happiness and exuberance from their encounters
New Moon Report for Novembr 26th – Venus in Capricorn

Venus in Capricorn
Saturday, November 26, 4:37 am PST, 7:37 am EST
Amorous Venus grows formal in ambitious Capricorn where the need for status can overcome the tenderness of romance. We may be less cuddly now as insecurity drives greater hunger to control relationships. Venus’ conjunction with Pluto on December 1 could be a key date when self-worth and partnership concerns come to a head. Battling for the top spot challenges the cooperative nature of a loving union. However, if we remain kind to one another, this transit can elevate the quality of commitment and increase a willingness to work hard that solidifies personal and professional alliances.

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