It would be great to report that happy days are here again and that most troubling situations – cosmically speaking – are on permanent hiatus. However, that is not in the 2012 game-plan and even two days from now – on a Friday the Thirteenth! – Mercury will unite with distant, mysterious and secretive Pluto while Venus unites with dreamy and far-out Neptune. With these intense planetary alignments waiting in the proverbial wings, take advantage of the joyful vibes coming from this morning’s Moon-Jupiter parallel (6:25AM PST). If you are not a frequent reader of this calendar, be aware that parallel and contra-parallel alignments are calculated by watching celestial bodies moving north and south of the Celestial Equator whereas zodiacal alignments are calculated in proximity to the great circle known as the Ecliptic. The Moon with Jupiter via a parallel formation is similar to a conjunction of these two bodies in the zodiac, and every lunar union with Jupiter normally offers up golden opportunities, an increase in fortunate tidings, and a reinforcement of the power of positive thinking. If you are awake and alert a few hours before the Moon-Jupiter alliance, it is best to keep your mental faculties serene since Mercury makes a frictional, 45-degree link to Pallas (2:12AM PST). The playful and loving vibrations of Leo Moon continue in force today – although some emotional challenges and psychic tensions can envelope primary partnerships when the Moon opposes Venus (9:29PM PST). Build up dear ones with praise and support instead of criticizing them with words of condemnation.
Tag: Pluto
Wishing You A Wonderfully Wicked Wednesday, my friends!
How ya’ doing today? I have been working on a new template to my eyes are crossed. I think I might eventually get all the bugs worked out of it. It is unusual, the template has a menu, then it has a place for all your daily posts and it scrolls. Instead of having to dig through all the posts today, to say find the horoscopes. You would seemly scroll to the Horoscopes section at the top, click and there they are. Like I said if I ever get the bugs out, I am going to give it a try here. When it gets over here, I honestly want to know if you like it or not. I don’t want to lose any readers and friends because of the layout. Enough about that, you now know what eventually will be here. I hope, if I don’t pull my hair out first, lol!
Now on with the Magick………
Correspondences for Wednesday
Magickal Intentions: Communication, Divination, Writing, Knowledge, Business Transactions, Debt, Fear,Loss, Travel and Money Matters
Incense: Jasmine, Lavender, Sweet Pea
Planet: Mercury and Chiron (though this is a moon of Pluto)
Sign: Virgo
Angel: Raphael
Colors: Orange, Light Blue, Grey, Yellow and Violet
Herbs/Plants: Fern, Lavendar, Hazel, Cherry, Periwinkle
Stones: Aventurine, Bloodstone, Hematite, Moss Agate and Sodalite
Oil: (Mercury) Benzoin, Clary Sage, Eucalytus, Lavender
This day is governed by Mercury. Wednesday’s vibration adds power to rituals involving inspiration, communications, writers, poets, the written and spoken word, and all matters of study, learning, and teaching. This day also provides a good time to begin efforts involving self-improvement or understanding.
Spellcrafting for Wednesday
VISION SPELL
If you wish to have a vision true, then put together this witches brew.
Mix this oil, this sacred potion, charged with power and devotion,
filled with Marigold, Rosemary, Clove, Mugwort, Lavender, Jasmine and Rose.
Make an incense of the same, to ignite the mind, the mystic flame.
Smudge with incense and anoint with oil, to cleanse yourself of mortal toil.
Chant this chant to start your mission, as a trigger for your vision:
Vision, Sight and deep perception, mystic light and meditation,
trance or conscious my eyes shall see, the other side shall come to me.
Now sit in thought, in meditation, lost in mind, in concentration,
wait for the vision that you desire to come to you within the hour
Your Daily Horoscopes for January 10th
We may be feeling a bit out of sync with our feelings today as the proud Leo Moon forms challenging aspects with rational Mercury and passionate Pluto. Even if we’re clear about our needs, it’s difficult to find the right words to say what we mean. But we’re not likely to quit, even if we realize achieving satisfaction might not be so easy. Nevertheless, keeping a positive attitude enables us to rise above nearly any setbacks we face now.
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
You may grow bored unless you have an opportunity to do things your way today. The lively Leo Moon’s presence in your 5th House of Self-Expression encourages you to share what you’re feeling, even if it means shaking everything up a bit. However, actually setting your plan into motion could require more forethought than you want to invest. But don’t let that stop you; it’s your time to take a risk and be as creative as you feel. Original thinking helps you find the best way to make it happen.
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)
You could be so caught up in your own thoughts today that you can miss an opportunity for fun that’s right in front of your nose. Don’t worry if you’re not motivated to work hard because indulging in pleasure might be exactly what you need now. As long as you don’t totally avoid your previous obligations, there’s nothing wrong with a quick escape to replenish your energy. After you have relaxed for a while, you should be much more amenable to returning to your responsibilities.
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)
You’re motivated to make it appear like you’re enjoying yourself today because you’re trying to set an example for others to follow. You may think if your co-workers see you having a good time, they will want to join in. Unfortunately, this tactic isn’t the smartest strategy since your game playing could alienate the same people you want to attract. Just be straightforward from the start or you’ll end up being so clever that you outsmart yourself.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)
You might be so stubborn when it comes to spending money today that you disagree with someone who thinks you should be more frugal. Although this conflict may not be worth an argument, you still need to be careful about denying your feelings. You could grow irritated if you bury your real needs and remain completely silent. Ultimately, it’s best to say what’s on your mind now. Even if you must compromise, you’ll be more optimistic about what’s ahead once you express yourself.
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
Even if you have a serious to-do list in front of you, you’re not necessarily in the mood to work today. The Moon’s visit to your dramatic sign makes it more difficult to hide your feelings, yet expressing them might not help your day run any smoother. Instead of setting a good example for others by being responsible, you’re tempted to evade your chores now. However, handling your obligations early in the day so you have time to play later settles your resistance before it grows into rebellion or resentment.
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
This can be an enjoyable day even if you don’t have a lot going on. The Leo Moon’s visit to your 12th House of Spirituality allows you to find great enjoyment, even from the simplest pleasures. There’s no need to go out of your way to make something special happen. Instead, just grab a bit of well-deserved rest and relaxation while you can. No fretting is required; your life will grow busy again soon enough.
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
Going out and seeking unusual experiences with your friends today sounds like a good idea. However, you might become so involved with a project at home that you reconsider your previous commitments. Finding a creative flow can be very satisfying, but think twice before you just cancel an engagement. Even if it’s a challenge to get moving now, you’ll be glad you did once you’re in motion.
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
Oftentimes you enjoy working behind the scenes, but the Leo Moon in your 10th House of Status encourages you to ask for the recognition you have earned. You may even be tempted to overdramatize your feelings to ensure that they are heard and acknowledged. Unfortunately, being too assertive today might actually produce results that are opposite to what you desire. Ironically, you won’t have to practice self-restraint once you realize that grandstanding is counterproductive.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
Your eagerness to let your imagination dream up future adventures may be stronger now than your ability to turn them into reality. However, you might discover that you don’t have to be so pragmatic to make your fantasies real. Lean on using your common sense by eliminating all but the most practical ideas. Then, allow plenty of time to develop your plans before you put them into motion. Mapping out your strategy in terms of weeks and months maximizes your chances for success.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
You are usually capable of working hard and waiting for personal satisfaction if your goals are clearly defined. However, you may feel very disappointed once you realize that you don’t have what you want today. Even if your most important needs are being fulfilled, you might still think that there’s something missing — yet you don’t know what it could be. Your ongoing frustration can get the best of you unless you truly believe that there’s no hurry to find the answer. Take your time; you have a few more weeks to sort it all out.
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
You may have to stand up for yourself today if others try to bully you into taking a different course of action. Don’t let someone get away with assuming power that wasn’t earned. If you see a friend or co-worker misusing authority, be brave and speak up. But don’t get hooked into believing that you have to prove anything. Simply getting the truth, as you see it, out into the open helps everyone involved.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
You probably have plenty to accomplish today now that the Moon is visiting your 6th House of Work. Although your mind could meander off course, others can see through your attempts to make it look like you’re highly focused now. Don’t bother trying to hide the obvious; it will only take extra time and energy. Acknowledge the richness of your current fantasy life while still doing your best to cross tasks off your list one at a time.
Daily Cosmic Calendar for January 10th
Every so often the universe decides to take a siesta and cease bombarding Earth and human souls with challenging alignments. Right now only a trio of minor lunar aspects – the Moon in Leo contra-parallel to Venus (8:54AM PST), the Moon moving 45-degrees to Mars (9:15AM PST) and the Moon forming an off-kilter, 150-degree tie to Pluto (10:23AM PST) – has the capacity to throw you off course. It is more likely that you can continue to distribute the cosmic goodwill vibes that descended from divine planes of consciousness during Sunday night’s Full Moon. In addition, Leo Moon contains that built-in playful and child-like sensitivity. Take a break from the dog-eat-dog, hectic pace of life by visiting an art gallery, museum or national landmark. This is a good point in the Cosmic Calendar to let you know that Mars is slowing down with each passing day until it makes a station and turns retrograde in earthy Virgo on Monday January 23. [Mars in Virgo will remain in reverse until April 13.] Once Mars is retrograde, it is a good time to review and re-evaluate your desires, passions, and overall emotional demeanor. Working on issues like anger management and being too egocentric are appropriate during every Mars reversal (which happens approximately every two years). Between now and January 23, Mars remains in direct motion and you can keep moving ahead with many of your independent, assertive and dynamic enterprises – as long as you do so with some care, efficiency and organizing skills (some of the gifts that the sign Virgo provides to the red planet during its long stay in this sixth sign of the zodiac).
New Moon Report for Jan. 8th – Full Moon in Cancer
New Moon Report
By Jeff Jawer
Full Moon in Cancer
Sunday, January 8, 11:30 pm PST, Monday, January 9, 2:30 am EST
The opposition of the Moon in sensitive Cancer to the Sun in dutiful Capricorn exposes two very different ways of seeking security. Subjective feelings of safety and personal comfort are needed with the Moon in maternal Cancer while hardening our defenses to face the challenges of the world is Capricorn’s task. Should we be tender or tough? Favorable aspects to the Sun and Moon from Mars in skillful Virgo empower us to find healthy ways to move between these two positions. The emotions kicked up by this lunation can show us how to nurture our inner needs while still standing strong in our public lives.
Your Daily Horoscopes for January 7th
Our dreams may seem real today, and making plans now can actually help us manifest them as the fast-thinking Gemini Moon trines realistic Saturn and nebulous Neptune. Additionally, clever Mercury activates this long-lasting Saturn-Neptune trine, making this a perfect day to map out your future. But a Venus-Pluto alignment lures us into a dance with desire. Our emotions may overpower logic when the Moon enters sensitive Cancer at 4:05 pm EST.
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
You may set your hopes on a lofty goal today because your enthusiasm can counteract a discouraging mood. Although your thinking may be inspired now, you’re still able to remain pragmatic about what you can actually accomplish. Later in the day you might wonder if you extended your reach too far. Don’t worry; you didn’t. It just going to take time for you to put it all together.
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)
Although your self-confidence should pull you through a bout with uncertainty, your moods swing widely throughout the day. It’s not like you to put blind faith into a vision or a fantasy, but it really seems possible to reach for the stars today and grab one. Unfortunately, you may not be as ready for prime time as you think. Don’t be too hard on yourself when you realize how much more work is still in front of you. Thankfully, you can rely on your legendary patience now that you need it.
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)
Your day begins as an intellectual curiosity; you wonder if your dreams are worth pursuing. But as the day wears on, you become more involved with your fantasy until you’re hooked by the heat of your desires. You may worry that you’ve lost your objectivity, but you bravely push into unknown territory as you’re tempted by your irrational feelings. Just remember to take it slowly; if you suddenly find yourself in emotional deep water you might be tempted to run back the safety of dry land.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)
As long as you can stay connected with your inner world, the path ahead should remain clear enough to let you continue on your way. It doesn’t matter if you run into an unexpected obstacle if you know that you’re doing the best you can do. But don’t convince yourself that you know what’s going to happen. Although your fate can shift several times, staying focused on your goal remains your best strategy.
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
You can appear to be quite an enigma today, especially if you consciously choose to keep your emotions hidden from others. Although you might feel thin-skinned, you’re probably more secure if your friends and co-workers can’t ask revealing questions because they don’t even know something is wrong. Ironically, someone’s eager support may annoy you as much as the resistance you face. Thankfully, your troubles fade once you become confident enough to reveal your vulnerability to someone you trust.
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
You are a fount of inspirational vision and strength for your friends today. If you are participating on a team effort or project, others in the group or your family will look up to you for guidance. But there’s no need to be authoritarian; just share your feelings as you respond to what’s happening around you. Your instincts will naturally reveal the most logical steps to take next.
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
Sharing your dreams with someone you trust enables you to stay emotionally balanced today. But this isn’t an open invitation to float away into Fantasyland. Instead, this is an opportunity express your vision of an ideal future realistic enough to be possible. However, your feelings may be harder to reveal later in the day if you didn’t begin the dialogue when you had the chance. Getting a previously hidden secret out into the open enables you to delve deeper toward the evening.
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
Your perspective grows more intense throughout the day as magnetic Venus forms a dynamic aspect with your key planet Pluto. If your intentions are altruistic, you can convince others to join you in your cause. Your ability to reframe an unpleasant situation allows you to make it attractive while still adhering to the truth. Take your time to explain exactly what you see now because you can widen people’s horizons and help them see possibilities they might have missed.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
You might appear to be spacey to others at first, but once they hear you explain your idea further it begins to make more sense to them. Your imagination enables you to extend your thoughts well into the future, yet you’re able to back up your observations with sound thinking. Ultimately, this is a great day to share your dreams if you’re willing to keep one foot firmly planted on the ground.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
Your communication is so clear today that you can hold your audience’s attention as you talk about the future. However, you’re also in touch with your imagination, so you’re not limited to a logical perspective. There’s no need to hold on to previous plans as current circumstances continue to change. Letting go of an old agenda helps to make more room for a newer one that is more meaningful to your current state of mind and more interesting to everyone else.
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
Your day may start off smoothly enough, but you could be brought right to the edge of your comfort zone before it’s over. Although you seem to have a healthy balance between reality and fantasy, you grow increasingly uncomfortable as an emotional drama sidetracks you from your dreaming and planning. Don’t fight against the currents pulling you out of your rational world; be patient and remain open to the process of transformation. You can learn a valuable lesson from this experience.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
You may feel as if the pressures are easing so you can breathe easily again. You’re enthused by the intriguing possibilities you see everywhere you look. Happily, you believe your goals to be within reach. Nevertheless, you can also sense a growing disturbance in your peaceful energy field, and although you can’t recognize its source, this disharmony bothers you. Trusting your sixth sense is wise now, but don’t let your fear of the unknown overpower the comfort you know.
Daily Cosmic Calendar for Jan. 7th
Keep in mind that this is day two in preparation for tomorrow night’s potent, enlightening Full Moon. It is also a day filled with several aspects, and the more aspects in any one 24-hour time-period, the more emotional shifts and mood changes normally are in the works. Early morning insights can be pervasive – thanks to Mercury forming supportive, 60-degree alliances with Saturn (12:14AM PST) and Neptune (7:17AM PST). The pragmatic and the exalted can merge with dazzling results. If emotional turbulence begins to nip at your heels, join the club as the Moon makes five alignments from 10:36AM PST to 2:59PM PST. Along the way, Gemini Moon becomes void at 11:53AM PST – with this limbo time-span lasting until 1:06PM PST when the Moon enters its natural abode of watery Cancer. Once the Moon enters Cancer, everything connected to home and family concerns are back in the limelight. Cooking, baking and cleaning campaigns are emphasized. Learning more about your ancestral tree and the value of your antiques and heirlooms can provide revelations. Some jarring energies could arrive in the evening hours as Venus forms an abrasive, 45-degree tie to Pluto (7:38PM PST) while the Sun forms a similar connection with Chiron (7:51PM PST). It is a good time to heal old wounds and pains. A major event happens later on when Mercury enters Capricorn (10:35PM PST) – a cycle that lasts until January 27. Think more about your higher destiny on Planet Earth than on trivial pursuits.
Your Lunar Love Horoscope Overview for Jan. 6 – 8
by Jeff Jawer
Emotional EruptionsJanuary 6 – 8 |
Friday is fun and flirtatious with the Moon hanging out in chatty Gemini, making it easy to start conversations on virtually any subject with just about anyone. Minds are easily stimulated and curiosity about everything tempts us to gossip about others. But the heady side of this Air sign is augmented with physicality and a strong taste for pleasure when lunar connections with romantic Venus and passionate Mars spice up the evening with a lust for life and a hunger for love. Playful and provocative games can entertain those looking for diversion and inspire Eros for people lucky enough to have willing partners.
Emotions become even more powerful on Saturday with the Moon’s shift into watery Cancer. Yet the safety usually sought in this security-oriented sign is shaken by eruptions of unexpected events and volatile feelings. Rebellious Uranus springs surprises and reflects rapidly changing moods that can destabilize evening plans. Flexibility helps to keep the lid on the intensity, which is important with a supersensitive Cancer Full Moon occurring late Sunday night. This emotional lunation opposes powerful Pluto which could push people to extremes, taking relationships to critical points that may bring breakthroughs for some or cause breakdowns for others.
Daily Cosmic Calendar for January 6th
It may seem that the upcoming Full Moon that will happen late on Sunday night is far into the future. Nonetheless, in astrology, the two days prior to a Full Moon represent a 48-hour time-period to prepare for the enlightening vibrations that come through to humanity from divine sources at the Full Moon. The two days after a Full Moon signify a distribution phase of the illuminating energies received. Therefore, a complete five-day process is really at work. Your job today is to stay in clear contact with friends and dear ones – gently guiding them upward and onward to the heights of inspiration that can occur a couple of evenings from now. While a supportive, 60-degree link from Vesta to Pluto (8:24PM PST) and a flowing trine from the Moon in Gemini to Venus in Aquarius (8:41PM PST) can give you a wealth of happy feelings, spurring you to excel in business ventures, and creative and artistic media, the Moon also squares Mars (8:45PM PST) while Venus in Aquarius and Mars in Virgo form an off-kilter, 150-degree link (9:28PM PST). Of these two aspects, the Venus-Mars 150-degree connection is the one to watch and possibly tweak in your favor. The tendency is for love bonds to possibly go awry due to a miscommunication. However, focus and attentiveness on your part may save the day. The bottom line is that you want to keep your distance from battles of the will and foolish arguments that lead to cul-de-sacs of the mind and heart.
Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, January 5
It’s challenging to keep focused on any one task when the Moon enters restless Gemini at 5:44 am EST. No matter what path we take, we also wish that we were doing something else because the sign of the Twin symbolizes mutual desires. Even if we set aside an opportunity, we still may want to explore it. The Moon’s supportive sextile to erratic Uranus adds uncertainty to our day while an anxious quincunx to suspicious Pluto brings self-doubt.
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
You may actually enjoy yourself today, even if you don’t get very much accomplished. You might be more interested in learning something new than you are in finishing your work. Unfortunately, this can stir up the ire of a co-worker who wishes that you would hold up your end of the deal. Avoid causing unnecessary trouble now by attending to your responsibilities before going off on your intellectual exploration.
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)
You may feel as if you are caught between two opposing forces, yet you’re limited in how you can respond. It would be ideal if you could accept a wonderful invitation that is offered to you today, but previous work obligations don’t give you enough time. You would love to jump at a chance to make more money, but it probably isn’t time yet. Keep plugging away for now; your opportunity to shine will come soon enough.
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)
The Moon’s return to your sign is exciting because you see wonderful possibilities everywhere you look. However, too many choices can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to follow through on a task that you started earlier in the week. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you aren’t able to concentrate on your work. Just make certain that you return to it later so you don’t let anyone down.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)
The Moon’s shift into your 12th House of Privacy reinforces your tendency to withdraw emotionally if circumstances become too confusing or intense. But taking defensive action and retreating behind a wall of secrecy won’t necessarily make you feel any more secure. Your smartest strategy now is to talk about your concerns. Getting your feelings out into the open saves you from having to pull into your fantasies in order to feel safe.
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
Although there may be pressure on you to fulfill promises you made at work, you might rather be socializing with your friends or associates. Unfortunately, it’s so easy to distract yourself today, you could forget to return to your chores. Instead of avoiding your responsibilities by pursuing one thing after another, make a commitment to finish what you start before rewarding yourself with the pleasurable company of others.
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
You are standing at a fork in the road and have a choice to make now that could have a significant impact on the direction of your career. Although you can clearly see the pros and cons of taking either direction, you must decide based on what you know today, rather than what might happen in the future. Your dreams are important, but it’s smarter to be practical and stick with the facts when making major decisions.
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
Your current ideas are not limited by reality, yet thinking big may lead you in an entirely new direction. Unfortunately, placing too much importance on your imagination can be disorienting if you don’t balance your dreams with your actual circumstances. It’s better to give yourself permission to let your mind wander than attempting to stop your natural creative flow. Just remember that you don’t have to act on every whim or share every thought.
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
It may be annoying at first if something happens to distract you from your agenda today. You won’t likely change your mind easily, but your unwillingness to be flexible isn’t helpful now. Having to let go of your plans may seem like a setback, but it could be a blessing in disguise. This is not about your failure to reach your goals; rather, it’s a temporary break in your progress that allows you to recharge your batteries so your energy is there when you need it most.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
It’s all about relationships today with the Moon’s presence in your 7th House of Companions. Other people can either be a source of exciting fun or irritating distraction. Or, more likely, someone is both pleasant and bothersome at the same time. You don’t want to be alone so you enjoy the company, yet it’s difficult to maintain a steady pace when another person keeps pulling you off track. There’s no simple solution to your current dilemma, but being adaptable enables you to keep a positive attitude all day.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
You are confused about what to do at work today. Even if you’ve been assigned a specific task, there are several ways for you to approach it. The dualistic Gemini Moon’s visit to your 6th House of Details can bog you down in minutiae or red tape unless you keep reminding yourself of your goal. Ultimately, it’s better to jump in and get busy than to continue analyzing the various possibilities. The sooner you start, the sooner you finish.
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
Losing yourself in fantasies becomes more attractive day by day, but the longer you can remain focused on the real world, the better off you’ll be today. Your dreams can be a significant source of inspiration if you also keep your feet on the ground. There will be time to float off into your imaginary world in the days ahead, but for now, keep bringing your thoughts back to the present moment so you can make good use of your original ideas.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
Although your life may be filled with things to do and people to see, you might prefer the idea of amusing yourself on your own. Or, perhaps, you like the idea of friends coming over to your place so you don’t have to go out to enjoy yourself. Even at work, you may be torn between your desire to keep to yourself and the need to interact with your co-workers. However, there’s no urgency to resolve this dilemma today, for it will take care of itself soon enough.
Your Daily Horoscopes for January 3rd
This is a great time to get our heads out of the clouds and get down to business. The sensible Taurus Moon motivates us to produce tangible results while her fluid trines to powerful Pluto and the Sun in ambitious Capricorn give us the necessary endurance to reach our goals. Instead of wasting energy and resources on trying to manifest unrealistic dreams, we are now reminded of how important it is to keep our feet planted firmly on the ground.
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
You’re known for your ability to be spontaneous rather than planning ahead, yet you can also be very patient when you want something badly enough. Although your current desires may be strong, you are not in a hurry now. In fact, you might even be feeling a bit lazy, luxuriating in the status quo. But don’t get too comfortable with the way things are because your efforts today can have positive consequences in the future.
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)
People may lean on you because you seem as steady as the Rock of Gibraltar. You are clear about what you want and how you’re going to get it — and there isn’t much that can alter your course today. Others believe that they could find security in the strength of your convictions. But your stability depends on you sticking close to the facts, so don’t waste brainpower attempting to understand the mysteries of the universe. Keep things simple and save the philosophizing and dreaming for another time.
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)
You can find a simple kind of pleasure in being serious now because you want everyone to recognize how stable you are. You are often the one who speaks up with a provocative question or a witty comeback. However, you aren’t interested in showing others how clever you are today. Taking a few deep breaths instead of replying quickly is an effective tactic to demonstrate that you’re contemplating your answers before you speak.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)
Although you like the idea of working closely with others today, participating in group activities is complicated by dynamic emotional entanglements. Nevertheless, your profound sense of loyalty to your friends and colleagues makes it difficult to do anything that creates tension between you and anyone else. Don’t go silent simply to avoid conflict. You can still be a team player, even while standing up for your individual point of view.
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
You’re feeling more confident about your job today, even if you’re not receiving much feedback. Instead of riding on an emotional rollercoaster, your moods begin to stabilize, allowing you to maintain an overall sense of calmness. Integrate the wild ups and downs you recently experienced rather than stirring up new excitement now. Although this may be a mellow day, there will still be more thrills before your ride is over.
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
You may be anxious if your day doesn’t unfold according to your schedule. Even if there’s still plenty of time to finish your work, a fear continues to gnaw away in the back of your mind. It’s frustrating because you realize that whatever’s bugging you won’t be solved in a day. However, it’s pointless to spend time being self-critical or judgmental. Although you strive for perfection, remember that you’re human and must accept your shortcomings just like everyone else.
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
You’re tempted to let someone know that you’re annoyed today when working with others who believe they know it all. Unfortunately, expressing your frustration probably won’t improve your day. To make matters worse, you could unconsciously provoke someone to act even more stubbornly. If a friend or co-worker digs in his or her heels, remember that it’s not your job to change anyone’s mind. It’s a smarter strategy now to work on your own issues and let your actions speak for you instead.
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
You could benefit from setting a steady pace to your routine today, one that will enable you to reach your short-term goals in the days and weeks ahead. Hopefully, you realize that you can’t force anyone to move any faster than they’re already going — even if it would simplify your life. But don’t worry about things that are out of your control; instead, do whatever you can to positively affect your own behavior. Your unwavering persistence will be rewarded.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
You may feel very content with your accomplishments today, but true satisfaction requires that you finish whatever projects you start. This means that you must establish realistic objectives, make a workable plan for the day and then follow through with consistent effort. Relying on your common sense supports your dreams, giving you a better chance of success.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
Although this is a propitious day, it might not seem out of the ordinary as it unfolds. The steadfast Taurus Moon is harmonizing with the Sun and potent Pluto in your ambitious sign, indicating that you can accomplish nearly anything you set your mind to now. However, keep in mind that the results of your current work may take weeks to manifest. Just do the best you can and the rewards will follow.
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
You might appear less responsible than you actually are today, but you may keep the more serious issues to yourself. You are more practical than sentimental now, empowering you to set your emotions aside and just get down to work. Fortunately, applying yourself extra diligently will be worth it in the long run. Instead of frittering away your opportunity, do something that actually matters.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
It’s challenging to know if you should take a bit of downtime when you’re offered the chance, or if it’s smarter to be practical and just keep working. The truth is that your best strategy combines hard work with a little escape. However, the sequence of events is critical. Meet your responsibilities first, and then indulge in your fantasies later on.
Daily Cosmic Calendar for January 3rd
Returning to work after the shift from one year to another is never an easy chore. However, the celestial bodies of our solar system seem to be in an affable mood right now as the Moon in Taurus forms a flowing trine to distant Pluto in Capricorn (5:20AM PST) while Venus unites with Pallas in Aquarius (10:09AM PST). The Moon-Pluto liaison can enhance your mental concentration and spiritual willpower, but the Venus-Pallas conjunction is truly a jewel as it reinforces your problem-solving skills and ability to strategize with trusted associates. In addition, it is wise to stock up on foods, vitamins and supplements that strengthen your immune system as Pallas connects to the genetic code, DNA and our defense against illness. More good news is on the horizon since the Moon in Taurus and the Sun in Capricorn form a harmonious trine (4:44PM PST) just 7 minutes before illuminating insights abound during a Sun-Mercury parallel (4:51PM PST). Later on, Mercury forms an inspirational, 72-degree link to Vesta (9:54PM PST) – a definite help in increasing the value of your assets and investments if you can sensibly tune into the shape of things to come on the economic front. Vesta also relates to home and hearth, insurance rates and coverage, as well as soul-sisters – eager to offer you wise advice across the board.
2012 Astrology Forecast
2012 Astrology Forecast
It’s only the beginning
By Jeff Lawer
Regardless of what some people say about the Mayan calendar, 2012 is not going to be the end of the world. It is, though, a potentially watershed year that is likely to bring some profound changes to our personal lives and large institutions.
The key planetary players in 2012 are dynamic Uranus and potent Pluto, which begin a series of seven intense squares (90-degree angles) with one another on June 24 that ends in 2015. Revolutionary Uranus and transformational Pluto were conjunct (joined) in the mid-1960s, giving rise to the radical cultural changes of those times. We are now entering the next stage of that cycle. While rattling the cages of corporations and governments and shaking up economic systems and religious beliefs may appear to be dangerously reckless, failing to update the ways they function is even riskier.
While many people want to return to the past in attempt to find security and safety, going forward on the road of human evolution is the only way out. As individuals, we help facilitate collective change by opening our minds to making alterations in our own lives. The values and expectations we hold and the habits and beliefs that form us are ready for a rocket ride into the future. Flexibility smoothes out bumps in the road and allows us to turn some sharp corners without losing control of ourselves.
This ability to adapt will probably be greater in the second half of 2012 than during its first six months. That’s because gigantic Jupiter, the planet of philosophy and aspiration, is in stable, stubborn Taurus until June 11. Potential benefits include the possibility of breakthroughs in energy resources and basic reform in the financial sector. Grounding ourselves in more solid values can bring desirable simplicity into our lives and make us more aware of our relationship with the environment. However, Taurus has a conservative side that instinctively resists innovation. The ongoing struggle between traditional perspectives and revolutionary ones could be fierce during this transit.
On June 11, 2012, though, Jupiter enters adaptable Gemini, opening new channels of thought and communication that favor diversity and support our capacity to adapt to change. We can recognize that no single person, religion or nation has a corner on truth, which should open dialogues between previously opposing parties.
Serious Saturn’s continued presence in diplomatic Libra is another favorable force for finding peaceful solutions in 2012. Compromise is a key that we can apply in our personal lives as well. Recognizing ways to express our differences with tolerance and aiming toward common understanding can reduce personal as well as collective warfare.
Idealistic Neptune settles into its compassionate home sign Pisces on Feb. 3 for a 13-year stay. This transit can lead to a spiritual revival, one that helps us surpass the boundaries of dogma to recognize that what we share far surpasses any of our differences. Faith in the healing power of unconditional love and awareness of the ways in which beauty and kindness overcome intellectual nitpicking and philosophical fighting are divine gifts that offer hope that we can create heaven on Earth.
Daily Horoscopes for Saturday, December 31st
We react swiftly to whatever is happening in our lives when the Moon blasts into headstrong Aries at 4:48 am EST. We’re so excited that our emotions may flare as the Moon joins explosive Uranus. Nevertheless, it’s difficult to sustain our initial enthusiasm, especially when the Moon runs into a troublesome square with suspicious Pluto later in the day. Managing our anger should help prevent an argument when chatty Mercury squares Pluto tonight.
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
You are eager to rush into a new situation without a lot of forethought when the Moon returns to your impetuous sign this morning. Unfortunately, your impulsive behavior may arouse a strong reaction from a friend or acquaintance. It’s wise to wait until tomorrow to see how you feel rather than starting something now you could quickly regret. If your idea still seems like a smart one, then it makes sense to proceed full steam ahead.
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)
You are easily annoyed by your own impatience because you’re uncertain if starting a new project now is such a good idea. You might even try to talk yourself out of doing anything today, but this behavior could add to your frustration. Ultimately, you know that it’s wiser to listen to logic and tie up loose ends before doing anything else. However, if you blindly push ahead you’re likely to run into strong resistance.
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)
Finally, you’re ready to look ahead instead of reviewing your recent past. Nevertheless, there are formidable obstacles that must be overcome before you’re able to put your new plans into action. Attempts to avoid the source of the current friction are futile. Denial only strengthens the resistance, for the problem will resurface later with greater intensity. Slow down and face the music. You’ll be more prepared to step into your future once you learn a valuable lesson.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)
Relationship issues may be stressful now, creating conflict with the demands of your work. You might feel as if you’re caught in the crosscurrents and that you will let someone down, no matter which path you choose. However, there is another way through this obstacle course. Balancing your professional and personal lives isn’t easy, but setting up a situation that avoids creating winners and losers is your best bet.
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
Your confidence soars today, especially if you are excited about the future. Unfortunately, your plans are complicated by unstable circumstances and people who may not support your needs now. Don’t place too much value on getting assistance from anyone else. Nevertheless, openly accept help when it’s offered, even if you believe that you can do it alone. Learning to receive from others might not be comfortable at first, but revealing your vulnerability can deepen an important relationship.
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
All of your relationships could seem complicated these days and you might choose to avoid interpersonal entanglements as much as you can. Sharing your feelings may not sound safe now, but the emotional roller coaster should start to smooth out in the next day or so. Meanwhile, you may be more dependent on others than you are willing to admit. Acknowledge your desires without making anyone else responsible for your satisfaction. Your radical honesty could defuse a tricky situation.
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
It’s annoying if someone makes a promise and then doesn’t follow through by delivering the goods. It’s not as if you coerced anyone into doing something for you; chances are others just arrive out of the blue and offer to help. Nevertheless, it’s never a good idea to become overly dependent on anyone else. Even if you are left in the lurch, just get on with your original plans without wasting time playing the blame game.
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
You want to demonstrate your competence and your loyalty by shining at what you do today. However, you may not be able to get rid of a bad feeling that you’re being judged by someone who doesn’t really appreciate your efforts. You are now being challenged to overcome resistance: yours or someone else’s. Either way, sidestepping the real issues can feel like defeat. Fortunately, you’ll be proud of yourself if you stand your ground and just do the best you can.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
Today starts off with a bang and the energy builds right through your evening celebrations. Although you can feel a burst of creativity early on, you might get irritated with someone who tries to hijack your day with their agenda. But you’re not interested in playing it safe and avoiding confrontation; it could feel exhilarating to push back and defend your territory. Just remember, there may be a price to pay for alienating an ally. Practicing the art of compromise now isn’t easy, but should have a positive effect.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
You may be struggling to balance your naturally conservative approach with an urgent desire to throw caution to the wind. If you have been invited to a party that’s outside your normal social group, you might look forward to your chance to have a different kind of experience. On the other hand, you don’t want to abandon your friends. Ultimately, your choice may not be as significant as you think it will be, as long as you take responsibility for whatever you decide.
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
You may try to make it through the day without causing too much trouble, but once you get going you could raise a few eyebrows. You want to experience life to the fullest now, and could pack so much into each moment that others grow tired just listening to your plans. Remember, you’re riding an adrenaline high today, so be cautious. Even you might not be able to keep up with your crazy schedule.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
Even if you’re encountering persistent resistance from your friends, continue pushing toward your goals. You may have your own idea about how you want to welcome in the New Year, but others may pressure you to change your mind. Unfortunately, there will be no winners in a power struggle today. Ultimately, fulfilling your fantasies now might not be as important as you think. As long as your intentions are pure, you should be able to balance your individual needs with the desires of those closest to you.
Your Daily Horoscopes for December 29th
We are forced into the shadows of unknown territory as the Sun conjuncts regenerative Pluto, establishing a powerful tone for today. Magically, the most profound changes, such as a caterpillar’s mysterious metamorphosis into a butterfly, occur hidden in the dark. The imaginative Pisces Moon forms a supportive sextile to Pluto and the Sun, further intensifying our feelings. Meanwhile, otherworldly septiles remind us of how much we don’t know.
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
It’s difficult to relax now because you’re likely to push up against deep resistance to change. Although you’re quick to blame others for your frustration, it originates within you. You might bury your head in the sand and pretend that you cannot understand what’s happening, but denial won’t solve anything. Instead, confront your fears so you can get to the source of your own psychological melodrama. Awareness is the first step in making positive change.
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)
Your fantasies may take you for an intense trip through your fears today, yet you could come out the other side with a much more positive perspective. Still, this isn’t a light and easy journey, because there aren’t any guarantees that your current transformation will succeed. However, it’s not important to overcome all the negativity at once. Take time to assess your strengths and weaknesses so you can prepare for the future with a realistic outlook.
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)
You’re more eager than usual to explore what’s beneath the surface in your attempt to understand your feelings now. The most meaningful emotional treasures are hidden deep under the veneer of social etiquette. However, you may become so fixated on the potential rewards that you push too hard. Unfortunately, your obsessive behavior today could upset a relationship. Take time to moderate your need for change with sufficient patience to allow the current situation to transform at a natural pace.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)
You may feel as if you’re giving birth to a whole new way of relating to others now, but this change comes with its own share of stress. In order to reinvent yourself you must confront someone’s control issues, especially if you are growing in ways that appear to threaten the status quo. On the other hand, you might be the one who is stuck, and you don’t appreciate anyone meddling in your affairs. However, there’s no need to hold on to the past now; it’s slipping away from you whether you like it or not.
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
You’re ready to go ahead with your plans now, even if you’re receiving mixed signals from everyone else involved. However, it isn’t a good strategy to push your agenda onto anyone else. Instead of progressing toward your goals, you could inadvertently agitate unnecessary emotional conflict. Just keep in mind that you may need to proceed on your own if your friends and acquaintances don’t understand your current passion.
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
You’re so concerned with making everything perfect now that you tend to plan more than is necessary. Unfortunately, placing too much attention on the details can spoil the fun by taking the spontaneity out of the day. Avoid getting swept into an unnecessary power struggle just because you believe that your way is the only way. Lessen the pressure on the current circumstances by consciously choosing acceptance over fear.
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
Someone’s unspoken feelings can mess things up today, even if it seems safer in order to avoid conflict. Unfortunately, the hidden cost of peace may be higher than you realize since jealousy or possessiveness can stir anger and resentment. The potentially negative energy is tricky to control because sharing can be as problematic as keeping everything to yourself. It’s healthy to talk about what’s happening, but don’t get so intense that you push others away.
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
You may be feeling overwhelmed with how many things you have to do now, but your intensity level is high and you’re committed to do whatever it takes to cross some tasks off your list. Unfortunately, you might disagree with someone who has a different idea of how you should spend your day. Actually, a willful Sun-Pluto conjunction can turn every interaction into a major drama today. Processing your emotions before you react enables you to control the flow of events.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
You are determined to get what you want today, but it’s wise to recognize that acting in harmony with your core values is more important than material satisfaction. You might reconsider a recent decision and want to modify your course of action, but this can be complicated if you’re already in motion. There’s no need to panic, so allow sufficient time to alter your plans. Keep in mind that you didn’t get to this point overnight, and you won’t be able to change direction in a moment’s notice.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
You are susceptible to the emotional intensity of today’s Sun-Pluto hook-up because it occurs in your sign. Even the most minor issues can be quickly blown out of proportion as tempers flare and passions erupt. You might become obsessed about having your way now, and you’re not willing to take no for an answer. Unfortunately, you could invite stronger resistance if you are too assertive. Being gentle and persistent is more effective than forcing your point of view on anyone else.
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
You might think that you’ll accomplish more today by sticking to your schedule, but it’s very important to remain flexible with your time. Your enthusiasm may be dampened if unforeseen events in the morning require you to abandon your previous plans. Making commitments in advance is a smart strategy as long as you know when to let go of control. Don’t struggle trying to hold your agenda together; instead, let it fall apart so you can put the pieces back together tomorrow.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
Your dreams about the future are quite intense now, bringing excitement one minute and worry the next. You’re beginning to realize that your plans are not unfolding as expected. But rather than feeling discouraged or defeated, try to see this as an opportunity to reinvent yourself according to your vision and not someone else’s. Let go of past goals that are no longer meaningful. Instead, get ready to step into the year ahead by setting new priorities for your life.
Daily Cosmic Calendar for December 29th
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that last night’s conjunctions are gone and forgotten. As a matter of fact, they are very strong – particularly the extremist, brooding and underground nature of the annual Sun-Pluto merger in Capricorn. Add on this morning’s Venus-Pluto parallel (3:06AM PST) and it is clear that stormy conditions can rock anyone’s boat – emotionally, romantically and financially. Fortunately, the Moon in Pisces forms a supportive, 60-degree link to the Sun in Capricorn (5:57AM PST) just a few hours before a mystically-charged, 72-degree contact occurs between Mercury and Neptune (8:58AM PST). The Sun-Moon and Mercury-Neptune liaisons go a long way to neutralize some of the tensions associated with the Sun-Pluto and Venus-Pluto interactions. Try your hand at writing rhyme poetry, haiku or limericks. Help people truly down on their luck under the compassionate aegis of Pisces Moon. Photography, music and dance may cure you of the blues as Pallas makes a frictional, 45-degree link to shock-master Uranus (9:56PM PST) while a couple of challenging sky patterns are waiting in the wings early on Friday to test your resolve and stamina.
New Moon Report for December 24 – New Moon in Capricorn
New Moon Report
By Jeff Jawer
New Moon in Capricorn
Saturday, December 24, 10:06 am PST, 1:06 pm EST
The New Moon in orderly Capricorn is usually good for establishing long-term plans and making the commitment to stick to them. Yet this lunation’s union with transformational Pluto and square with revolutionary Uranus doesn’t fit the conservative profile associated with this sign. Breaking down barriers by tapping into the depths of desire and acting with originality is possible now. Generous Jupiter in Taurus’ harmonious trine to this Sun-Moon conjunction adds a strong dose of common sense and optimism needed to radically change the world in constructive ways.
The Capricorn New Moon symbolizes our New Year resolutions as we aim to reach toward higher levels of success. This gathering of force from the depths of darkness motivates us to greater heights of achievement to come. Yet this year we are building new ladders to climb and inventing goals to pursue as we wed the indomitable sense of purpose of this sign with the innovative and transformational forces of Uranus and Pluto. The hope inspired by the direct turn of Jupiter, the cosmic Santa Claus, reminds us to count our blessings.
Lunar Love Horoscopes for December 23 -25
by Jeff Jawer
Through the RoofDecember 23 – 25 |
The hustle and bustle of the holiday weekend usually crowds out the time for romance while most people are busy with their families. But this year it’s not all about obligations, as there are times when breaking away from regular routine and ritual provides room for hearts to roam more freely. The outgoing and fun-loving Sagittarius Moon gives Friday an adventurous spirit. Taking chances in self-expression and exploring unfamiliar places and faces can expand horizons and offer fresh perspectives.
Saturday, on the other hand, is supercharged with a New Moon in disciplined Capricorn that arouses feelings of guilt. Yet the order generally associated with this sign may be hard to come by, frustrating those who prefer to follow the rules and stick to their plans. Volatility is spiked by a lunar square with anti-authoritarian Uranus. This planetary alignment brings out the rebellious side of personalities, making cooperation even more difficult. Yet even if a playful approach and flexible attitude allows for experimentation, the Moon’s conjunction with controlling Pluto has the last word of the day. This intense aspect could either squeeze out the fun with a sense of resentment or cause us to examine our expectations. However, the point isn’t about trying to change others, but to find the maturity and commitment to start changing ourselves.
New Moon Report for Dec. 21 – Sun in Capricorn
New Moon Report
By Jeff Jawer
Sun in Capricorn
Wednesday, December 21, 9:30 pm PST, Thursday, December 22, 12:30 am EST
There’s seriousness to the season when the Sun enters earthy Capricorn, marking the Winter Solstice here and the Summer Solstice south of the equator. The desire to put our lives in order leads to New Year’s resolutions and renewed commitment to be more effective during the next twelve months. Discipline and a strong sense of purpose can do wonders, but tense solar transits to electrifying Uranus on December 22 and merciless Pluto on the 29th can flip the energy from chaos to total control in the course of a week. This is an intense holiday period that can scatter good cheer and taint good will toward all with feelings of resentment. The key message is to take responsibility for your own actions instead of trying to tell other people what to do.
Correspondences for Wednesday, December 21st
Wednesday
Magickal Intentions: Communication, Divination, Writing, Knowledge, Business Transactions, Debt, Fear,Loss, Travel and Money Matters
Incense: Jasmine, Lavender, Sweet Pea
Planet: Mercury and Chiron (though this is a moon of Pluto)
Sign: Virgo
Angel: Raphael
Colors: Orange, Light Blue, Grey, Yellow and Violet
Herbs/Plants: Fern, Lavendar, Hazel, Cherry, Periwinkle
Stones: Aventurine, Bloodstone, Hematite, Moss Agate and Sodalite
Oil: (Mercury) Benzoin, Clary Sage, Eucalytus, Lavender
This day is governed by Mercury. Wednesday’s vibration adds power to rituals involving inspiration, communications, writers, poets, the written and spoken word, and all matters of study, learning, and teaching. This day also provides a good time to begin efforts involving self-improvement or understanding.
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