Your Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, September 24th

Aries

There is a tendency to become taken or even obsessed with an idea, line of thought, or problem today, dear Aries, with Mercury square stationing Pluto. This certainly be used constructively to solve an ongoing problem, but could be the source of conflict otherwise. Try to find the middle ground between defense and offense in conversations today. Emphasis now should be on how to get over those things that you’ve been obsessing over and getting nowhere with. Try your best to get over attitudes or thought patterns that are too negative to do you any good. A problem that surfaced two weeks ago could now require a second look. Slow-moving Pluto retrogrades for several months every year, and it is now ending its retrograde period. Career, financial, and intimacy matters begin to move forward or “unblock” over the next weeks and months. Even so, this can be an intense time for happenings in your career and your personal life. Extremes of feeling are likely as the shift occurs. Going forward, good energy is with you for making necessary changes in relationships with a parent or boss. If there is a negative attitude or bad habit that you need to kick, this is the time to do so.

Taurus

There can be some mental tension today, dear Taurus, but if you harness the energy you may be able to think up solutions to ongoing problems. Avoid obsessive thinking if it begins to feel self-destructive as much as possible, and you’ll feel more in sync with your intuition. Slow-moving Pluto retrogrades for several months every year, and it is now ending its retrograde period. Problems with a partner or close friend that have been brewing under the surface of things, or put on a shelf, are beginning to make themselves known. You begin to want to handle things, and no longer fall back on quick fixes for problems. While the shift occurs today and tomorrow, people may be more emotionally reactive and possibly quick on the trigger. However, going forward, you’ll be clearer on how a relationship stands, and travel, educational, legal, and promotional matters might also straighten out. Faith in a system or conviction for a particular belief could return, and your desire to explore the world increases with Pluto’s change in direction.

Gemini

There can be some intensity to the day, dear Gemini, particularly on a mental level. A problem can re-emerge today, and you could be encountering the darker side of others close to you, and possibly of yourself. Avoid defensiveness in conversations now. Your judgment may be a little off or extreme regarding financial and love matters. Protect cherished relationships from needless harsh words and misunderstandings. Positively, this can be a time to really get to the heart of a matter or to fix areas that leave you feeling vulnerable. Slow-moving Pluto retrogrades for several months every year, and is now turning direct. Unrest that you’ve been feeling in past months is coming to a point of resolution. This week, you begin to feel more confident about the changes that have been made, particularly in your work, daily habits, health, intimate relationships, and finances. This is a strong time for identifying unnecessary elements in your routine or in your own attitudes, making it easier to streamline. You may be actively researching something today, and you can really apply yourself with focus and dedication, but do watch for taking something to an extreme.

Cancer

This can be a day when mental energy is intense, dear Cancer, with retrograde Mercury in difficult aspect with stationing Pluto. A problem can re-emerge and can involve tricky power dynamics with others, particularly a partner or family member. There can be concerns or worries that weigh heavily on your mind. Centering yourself is important today, because if you do, you can take advantage of special insights and intuition into new or improved work methods. Now and in the coming weeks, more clarity comes to your love relationships and partnerships with Pluto turning direct after months of retrograde motion. You begin to pursue your hobbies, pleasurable pastimes, partnerships, and romance with more energy and enthusiasm. Today, there can be some tendency to think in extremes. Try not to make decisions based only on perceptions of the day.

Leo

The atmosphere around communications can be charged today, dear Leo. You could be feeling the pressure of deadlines or schedules, or there may be problems seeing eye to eye with people you deal with today. A problem that you thought was resolved could re-emerge now. Information can come to you that could have you questioning who and what to believe, feeling pressured, or activating some of your fears. This week brings truly exciting insights into how you can better manage your domestic life and work with Pluto moving direct again as it does every year after its retrograde period. Motivation to pursue a new or previously shelved health program can return. You are feeling on the ball and ready to rise to any challenge. You quickly realize that there are plenty of details that need attention. Nevertheless, today and tomorrow with the shift occurring, thinking can be in extremes.

Virgo

There could be some mental tension today, dear Virgo, if a problem re-emerges and concerns you. This may be related to a financial or creative matter. Avoid obsessive thinking, but do focus on areas of weakness and find ways to strengthen your life. Power is about managing yourself and your own energy and resources as effectively as you can. With money and relationships, watch for extremes. For many months every year, slow-moving Pluto is retrograde, but is now turning direct after its yearly retrograde period. Enthusiasm is likely to return for intellectual interests, hobbies, learning, and creative projects this week and in coming weeks. New insights into relationships may have been gained during the retrograde phase, but now it’s about applying them. Going forward, you’re ready to make important changes, particularly in attitude. Today during the shift, emotions can be exaggerated or seem overwhelming, but this is simply your way of adjusting to the changes. Save important decision making for another day.

Libra

For many months every year, slow-moving Pluto is retrograde, dear Libra. Today and tomorrow, Pluto turns direct, and a sense of moving forward emerges this week. Even so, as the shift occurs now, there might be a little chaos before things truly begin to take off for you in the areas of finances and domestic matters. Relationships with family and family roles are changing, and your determination to resolve challenges is building. It’s not the time to stubbornly hold on to things “as they were”. Rather, it’s time to acknowledge the need to make changes. You are recognizing that letting go of something that you’ve been using as a crutch on some level is really the best thing that could happen to you. Watch today for dwelling or fixating on a topic if it starts to cause you distress.

Scorpio

Pluto is turning direct after its yearly retrograde cycle, dear Scorpio. This is good news for you, as your life becomes clearer, even if today can be a little chaotic. Take care not to jump into action without thinking of the consequences. Take the leap on the inside first and see how it feels before taking action. More clarity is likely to come to your communications, and issues that have been buried or swept under the carpet might emerge now for better handling. Today’s Mercury-Pluto square can bring a topic that you thought had been resolved back to the surface for another look. Watch for controversy and avoid expressing suspicion. Take your time coming to final conclusions, as thoughts and perceptions can be a little extreme right now.

Sagittarius

Fears about not having enough money or resources may have been subtly driving your behavior in recent months while Pluto was retrograde in your solar second house, dear Sagittarius. Now as it begins to move forward, slowly but surely, you will be taking charge of your life, even if at times you worry too much. It’s a good time for proving what you are worth in the work you do. You are now recognizing that you have been freeing yourself from past conditioning, automatic behaviors that have not served you well, and relationships that were unhealthy. You are looking forward now and feeling positive about your “new” life. Watch for moodiness today as the shift occurs, particularly with friends or a partner. Recognize that thinking can be in extreme terms just for now. Try to stay out of mind games with others today – it’s simply not your style! People can be pushy with their ideas, expecting you to share the same values, or wanting you to think a certain way.

Capricorn

You can get the distinct feeling that things are changing for the better in the coming days, dear Capricorn, with Pluto moving out of its retrograde. Pluto moving through your sign can be intense at times, and now that Pluto turns direct, a yearly occurrence, you are re less likely to brood over problems and more likely to take charge and make important changes. There can be opportunities to make long-lasting friendships or to make changes to your friendships and group associations that benefit you for some time to come. Income from business might advance and new opportunities can emerge in your career. Today, extremes of thinking are likely, and worries about reputation or career matters could be overblown. Look for ways to improve weak areas that leave you feeling vulnerable. Use today’s tendency to dwell on problem areas and mental intensity in a constructive manner.

Aquarius

Energy is rather intense today, dear Aquarius, with retrograde Mercury in challenging aspect to Pluto. The tendency to dwell on recent hurts or slights is strong. However, with Pluto beginning to move in direct motion, a yearly occurrence, in the coming weeks you’re less likely to brood and more willing (and equipped) to make changes towards improvement. Projects that you have been working on behind the scenes or that you’ve left unfinished might be revived. Repairing relationships with a parent or boss can figure strongly now. You may need to employ some caution with regards to elements from your past, but overall, there is a sense of moving forward and doing so in a positive, growth-oriented way. During the shift today, there could be some frustration or suspicion, and thoughts or communications can be extreme or exaggerated. Avoid allowing fears or insecurities undermine your life now.

Pisces

With the Moon in your privacy and soul sector, dear Pisces, some reflection is in order. You may crave some extra time alone. As well, slow-moving Pluto is now turning direct after many months of retrograde motion. This yearly occurrence points to some moving forward and a stronger sense of being in charge of your life, particularly related to educational pursuits and friendships or group endeavors. It’s necessary now to tune into your inner rhythms so that you act rather than react during this shift. Today and this week, you’re better able to rely on your intellect and belief systems. Things that you have been uncertain about suddenly become clearer. Friendships may be intense but instead of brooding over problem areas, you’re motivated to make important changes that bring you closer to resolution of long-standing problems. Small changes made now can impact the future in big ways. Watch for extremes in thought and speech today – safeguard relationships from harsh words, even if it’s challenging to make a partner or friend happy now. If you find yourself unable to move past an issue, take a break.

Your Daily Horoscopes for Sunday, September 6th

Aries

People tend to be stuck in their own issues right now as Venus changes gears today, dear Aries. Venus turning direct this morning marks the beginning of the end of ambiguous relations and feelings, but during the shift, it can be very difficult to read others’ signals. Today and in the coming weeks, you’ll gain some clarity in partnership, love relationships, matters surrounding children, creative projects, and personal finances. A creative project that has been in the works but delayed will move forward for some of you. As these areas of life clear up, you gain more confidence about where you stand, how you feel, who and what you value, and what brings satisfaction to your life. There are some details about the past that need clearing up, and this is likely to happen naturally and gradually over the coming month, but focus is now on moving ahead with more confidence.

Taurus

With your ruler, Venus, turning direct this morning after a six-week retrograde cycle, dear Taurus, you’re likely to begin feeling more clear-headed and decisive in the days ahead. With its station today, however, there can be some ambiguity, particularly when it comes to boundaries in relationships and perception of value. You may be over- or under-valuing a person, thing, or situation just for now. In the coming weeks, you’re more likely to know what’s most important to you, who and what you value, and where you stand on a family or home issue that had been left hanging or delayed. You will be regaining your confidence and relationships get back on track. You are less likely to be looking behind you and more likely looking ahead.

Gemini

In many ways, the day can feel a little confusing and signals may be crossing, dear Gemini. This is largely due to Venus’ station as it shifts gears from retrograde to direct. Changes are in the works, and they’re very positive ones, but the shift itself can blur perceptions. Over the coming weeks you’ll find more satisfaction in your work or a project, communications, or transportation matter that’s been delayed resumes and straightens out. Some communication mix-ups or computer problems can come to resolution as well, although Mercury’s retrograde beginning the 17th could bring other delays. Romantic and creative matters can move forward and feel lighter or more satisfying. The focus is less on the past and more about where you’re headed.

Cancer

After six weeks of retrograde motion, Venus turns direct today, dear Cancer. Financial problems, delayed income or projects, and confusion over property can clear themselves up in the coming days and weeks. A home or family matter reaches a turning point for some of you. Relationships tend to be more predictable. Even so, the change itself can intensify problems temporarily, or at least we perceive things in this vein, and relationships can be tricky. It’s better to avoid making big purchases or depending on verbal agreements about money. The Moon moves out of your privacy sector and into your sign this afternoon, and emotions color many of your choices.

Leo

Venus has spent the last six weeks in retrograde motion, and the last five weeks retrograde in your sign, dear Leo. This morning, Venus turns direct and in the coming month will move over the same degrees it did while retrograde, offering you second chances and new perspectives. Personal matters that have challenged you in recent weeks may resolve themselves, and stuck areas of your life can unclog and move forward. You can become clearer about which projects you should advance and which may have run their course. Misunderstandings or complicated relationship matters may also clear up, and you have a better understanding of what and who you want. Even so, confusion is likely as the shift happens today. Avoid making or breaking commitments until the fog clears.

Virgo

With Venus turning direct today, dear Virgo, complicated relationships or feelings may begin to make sense and the road ahead seems to be a little more certain. In the coming weeks, educational or travel plans become clearer and financial delays or issues sort themselves out. Matters that have left you on the fence or that seem stalled or stuck begin to iron out and are nudged forward. A decision about a matter of the past now may seem easier to make or it may even become a moot point. Feelings of being stuck in the past or hung up on a matter or relationship that is no longer viable might resolve. For now, however, there can be some confusion as the shift happens, as with all stations, whether it’s a shift to retrograde or direct. Save very important decisions for a clearer time.

Libra

Venus has been retrograde for the last six weeks, dear Libra, and today begins to move forward. As your natural ruler, you may have felt to be in limbo at times during the retrograde, and perhaps a little misunderstood. Changes are in the air, and they are positive ones, but your perceptions are unclear as the shift occurs, so take your time before coming to any concrete conclusions. With an upcoming retrograde of Mercury in your sign beginning on the 17th, you’ll be doing more review and reflection. However, in the coming weeks, emotional entanglements or complicated friendships are likely to begin to clear up. There can be significant improvements or clarity in relationships, both platonic and romantic.

Scorpio

Venus ends its six-week retrograde period this morning and begins moving direct, dear Scorpio, which can slowly bring more clarity and spontaneity to your relationships and career or public image. However, on the days of and surrounding stations, like today, there can be some confusion or disorientation, making it especially important to avoid making sweeping (especially public) statements or life-changing decisions. Keep a low profile. Boundaries in relationships and perception of value can be confused now. In the coming weeks, you’ll be enjoying more clarity in a partnership, to a partner’s frame of mind, in your reputation, with career, and to your faith in your own powers of perception. People you work with or for tend to be more amenable and warmer. Love relationships are on the mend. The tendency to look back instead of forward is leaving you. Nevertheless, as Venus retraces its steps in the coming weeks, you might be sorting through recent events and coming to more definite conclusions about them.

Sagittarius

This morning, Venus ends its six-week retrograde cycle and turns direct, dear Sagittarius. Slowly but surely in the coming weeks, there is likely to be more clarity in your life, particularly related to friends, relationships with co-workers, pleasure through travel, and education. Friendships can get back on track, and so can long-term plans. However, for now, important conversations, meetings, or connections are best left for another day when things are steadier. Take your time when it comes to forming and voicing your stronger opinions, as well as with affairs of the heart. As well today, the need to tune out distractions so that you can get something important to you done can become obvious. You can bring something especially creative to work or practical affairs now.

Capricorn

Venus shifts gears this morning, dear Capricorn, ending a six-week retrograde cycle. The shift itself can distort perceptions, but in the coming weeks, more clarity is coming to personal relationships, money, and career matters. Love relationships grow warmer or affection is more explicit, so that the signals you’re reading are sounding loud and clear. A new feeling of clarity and forward motion will come to your love life and financial status. If you’ve been procrastinating on settling your finances, you’ll be more inclined to tackle them. Today may still involve some fog or uncertainty. Take your time drawing conclusions. Watch for excesses and wait for a clearer time to make big decisions.

Aquarius

There can be some ambiguity in your relationships today, dear Aquarius, with Venus stationing. However, as Venus is now turning direct after a six-week retrograde cycle, what you want will become progressively clearer as you move forward. This is especially the case in a partnership with Venus spending most of its retrograde in your partnership sector, but you are also likely to see improvements in your general mood and family or home life. Home projects move forward. Stalling on making a commitment may end.There can be some clogging in the airwaves just for now, so it’s best to save very important decision making for another day. Otherwise, there is good energy for creative activities, especially writing. Research can uncover important and helpful information.

Pisces

Today’s interactions can be a little confusing, dear Pisces, as boundaries seem to be blurred, particularly with co-workers and friends. Try not to make (or break) any commitments that you might later regret, as things are not especially clear at the moment. However, with Venus direct and as it gains speed over the coming days and weeks, love and pleasure become more straightforward. You’ll find it easier to increase intimacy in a relationship than it has been recently. Financial matters that have been confused of late (particularly regarding boundaries and responsibilities with shared or joint money and possessions) begin to tidy up. If you’ve been questioning how satisfied you are with your daily life or work in the past weeks, you’ll begin to see solutions going forward.

Your Daily Cosmic Calendar for Tuesday, April 8th

The Moon leaving void status in watery Cancer by entering fiery Leo (2:51AM) is a useful reminder that allowing your inner child to come out to play should happen more often than normal. Speak from the heart in vital discussions with loved ones as the Moon trines Mercury (5:57AM). The archetypes and qualities associated with the asteroid Pallas are blazing with white-hot intensity as this celestial body ceases retrograde motion (9:15AM) at 25 degrees of Leo and begins gradually moving direct. Problem-solving, strategy sessions, knowledge and wisdom, engineering and city planning, computer gaming and software design, inventive thinking, weaving, the genetic code, DNA and the immune system are all under the watchful eye of this crucial, mind-enlightening goddess. Mercury parallel Chiron (1:08PM) — adding a strong and favorable healing message — is another, seeming positive alignment that gives extra oomph to this 24-hour time-period. However, one, potentially treacherous aspect — the Sun in Aries in polarity to Mars retrograde in Libra (2:05PM) — has the potential to torch everything valuable around you and bring your key relationships to a standstill. The Sun and the red planet Mars always oppose each other in an approximate 2-year cycle. The reality is today is actually a Sun-Earth-Mars line-up in the solar system, in which Mars is closer to our planet than usual. The true goal here is not for the cosmos to act as a celestial mischief-maker regarding your primary partnerships, but for you and significant others to understand one another in a sensitive and yet revitalizing manner. Avoid ego battles and strive to come together in harmony rather than pull apart due to feelings of separateness and extreme individuality. [Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Daylight Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

Your Daily Cosmic Calendar for Monday, March 31st

You may remember that March began with a cacophony of cosmic disturbances as Mars, Vesta and Saturn all appeared to stop from the Earth’s vantage point and began various cycles of being in retrograde motion. Now this month is ending with some celestial sparks and boisterous fireworks displays as the Moon in Aries opposes Mars in Libra (8:22AM) followed quickly by the Sun parallel electrical Uranus (8:49AM). While emotional and intuitive energies are flying fast and could still be exhilarating, there is a greater chance that the mood monster is now being let loose upon unsuspecting individuals, couples, groups and communities. A supportive, 60-degree link from the Moon to Venus (1:08PM) attempts to bring order out of chaos, but this alignment also begins a 9+ hour void-of-course lunar cycle that lasts until 10:21PM (when the Moon enters the fixed-earth sign of Taurus). Strive to be a pillar of strength during the void twilight zone for colleagues, friends and family who are beginning to pick up on a start to April that could rival the onset of March. April 1 to 3 will bring the Sun into a square to Jupiter, a conjunction with Uranus, and another square to Pluto — along with at least 9 other, highly-charged and challenging sky patterns. The moral of this astrological-zodiacal story is not to let this last day of March become an early April Fools’ joke undermining your own well-being in the shift from the third to the fourth month of 2014. [Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Daylight Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

Your Horoscopes for Sunday, March 2nd

Maintaining our confidence is challenging now as we ride conflicting cosmic waves. We may already be experiencing delays on this first full day of Mars retrograde. Karmic Saturn turns retrograde today, further impeding our progress. Luckily, we receive an energetic kick from the Moon’s entry into impulsive Aries at 10:39 am EST. But a dynamic square between the cosmic lovers, Venus and Mars, stirs up relationship issues that try our patience.

Aries Horoscope

(Mar 21 – Apr 19)

You receive a boost of power from Mars today, making you think you’re fast enough to pass everyone else on the highway. However, it turns out that your car might not have enough horsepower to win the race. Your current plans could be built on an unrealistic assessment of the situation, so don’t assume that everything will automatically go your way. Ease up on the accelerator; you’ll arrive at your destination sooner if you don’t push so hard. This is not a competition; just find a sustainable pace to reach your goal.

Taurus Horoscope

(Apr 20 – May 20)

You’re tempted to take action today so you won’t have to defend yourself later — especially if you feel that someone is attacking your values. It’s easy to get worked up over this unsettling situation, but your integrity may not really be at stake. Achieving your relationship goals could require additional time, but the delays won’t be significant if you stay flexible. Alter your path but not your destination, even if a partner’s resistance is an obstacle. Adjusting your schedule is a small price to pay for progress.

Gemini Horoscope

(May 21 – Jun 20)

You may feel as if you’re working harder today, but not necessarily getting anything done. Although your high adrenaline has you twitching with excitement, your smartest strategy is to let circumstances dictate the speed at which you work. Instead of allowing anger to get the best of you, take the edge off your feelings by engaging in strenuous physical activity. But don’t forget to pay careful attention to your feelings; your self-awareness can save you from emotionally exhausting yourself for no reason.

Cancer Horoscope

(Jun 21 – Jul 22)

Although you’re craving a meaningful connection with someone special, you still might be tempted to pull back into your shell to protect your heart. Unfortunately, buried emotional pain can turn into resentment, which is even more difficult to resolve later on. But now it’s time to figure out what needs to be said and find ways to say it. Your future well-being depends on your willingness to bring your feelings out into the open once and for all.

Leo Horoscope

(Jul 23 – Aug 22)

You’re up for nearly anything today, especially if you can convince a group of people to join in your adventure. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to get anyone to fall in line with your plans. However, your confidence flies in the face of logic now, inspiring everyone you encounter. Instead of attempting to restrain your friends and family members, encourage them to wander through their dreams in search of spiritual meaning. However, don’t assume that others will reveal the ultimate truth to you. You must discover that for yourself.

Virgo Horoscope

(Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Although your uncertainty makes it difficult to fulfill your commitments today, you still want to hold up your end of the deal. But your dreams can be overwhelming now and it’s really not a good idea to shut them off so quickly. It won’t be easy to integrate your most creative fantasies into your routine, but it’s worth the try. Put your facts in order and hone your skills. You need to perform at the peak of your abilities to make the most of these auspicious times.

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Developing your plans for the months ahead should be your top priority now that Mars is retrograde in your diplomatic sign. But you must take someone else’s schedule into consideration while the reflective Moon is visiting your 7th House of Partnerships. Thankfully, there’s no need to rush your agenda; it’s more sensible to work at whatever pace feels comfortable to everyone involved. Lead by example and demonstrate your willingness to compromise.

Scorpio Horoscope

(Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Your dreams may conjure up memories of the past and your emotions are so intense now that it’s challenging to express them without instigating a bit of drama. Fortunately, you’re capable of painting a beautiful picture from a less-than-pretty experience. Alternatively, you could misguide your creativity with negativity based on low self-esteem. No matter what, be careful about confusing your fears with what’s truly happening in your environment. For the sake of peace, channel your passion into your art.

Sagittarius Horoscope

(Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Your natural persuasive abilities are augmented now by your idealistic vision of what’s possible. But this isn’t about focusing on the details since you’re more concerned with theory rather than practice. Nevertheless, make certain that what you are saying is true or you might mislead yourself as well as everyone else. Don’t let tensions build to a breaking point. A logical plan, along with a willingness to listen to the opinions of others, is your best assurance to get what you want.

Capricorn Horoscope

(Dec 22 – Jan 19)

You need to pick one idea and stick with it, as difficult as this sounds now. But don’t take yourself too seriously since you can accomplish more if you have fun while you’re doing your chores. Cut yourself a bit of slack; everything might take a bit longer to finish than you thought. You will be happier today once you accept that you’re not always in control. Letting go of your expectations allows closer bonds to develop between you and those you love. Sometimes, taking a break is just what the doctor ordered.

Aquarius Horoscope

(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

You may feel exhausted from having to keep up appearances, but today you’re drawn into situations that are lighthearted and joyful. Taking time for the kids or jumping into a creative project might be enough to stir up the energy. However this cosmic chemistry plays out, don’t resist having fun while you can, even if it makes other parts of your life more complicated for a while. A bit of added complexity is a small price to pay for returning to your chores with a positive perspective and plenty of passion.

Pisces Horoscope

(Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Pulling in your energy and being a little less aggressive about getting your way over the next couple of months might sound like odd advice for you sensitive Fish; however, it’s just what you need to do. Paradoxically, you may accomplish more than usual during this time of retreat. Try to spend more time today listening to your own inner voice and tuning out the external noise. Even if this strategy makes you a bit stir crazy, remember that this is your chance to recharge your vitality and reconnect with your spiritual core.

Daily Cosmic Calendar for Tuesday, Feb. 18th

Prepare yourself for a momentous day across the board. Primary partnerships may see some new wrinkles and nerves can be frayed as Jupiter in Cancer opposes Pluto in Capricorn at 1:17AM. Don’t make any difficult situations more stressful by trying to throw your weight around or taking a partner for granted. Every act of kindness is a step in the right direction. Mercury enters compassionate, empathic and psychic Pisces at 6:30AM — although this Messenger of the Gods planet is also slowing down in motion as it nears a three-week reversal starting on Thursday Feb. 6. The Moon in Aquarius is in void mode starting at 8:46AM and lasting 11 hours until 7:46PM when the lunar orb enters Pisces. In the meantime, Venus — which began a retrograde cycle on December 21, 2013 at 29 degrees of Capricorn — will make a station and turn direct at 12:50PM (activating 14 degrees of Capricorn). [Venus will remain in forward motion until July 25, 2015 when it will go retrograde again at 1 degree of Virgo — a reversal lasting 44 days until September 6, 2015 when it returns to direct motion at 15 degrees of Leo.] Today, all Venus themes — love and romance, business deals and opportunities, social activities, the fine and graphic arts, circles of friendship, your antenna of feelings and sensations, essential values to live by — are accentuated not only at the exact time of the shift, but throughout the entire 24-hour time-period. Be ready for some celestial shenanigans this evening when the Sun makes an off-kilter, 150-degree tie with Jupiter (8:06PM). When the two largest cosmic bodies form one of these alignments, large-scale plans can often go awry or lose their traction. While a Moon-Mercury conjunction in Pisces (8:40PM) gives communications and correspondence a temporary boost, the red planet Mars in parallel with the Moon (11:09PM) reminds you to be extra sensitive to loved ones needing support rather than criticism. [Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

Your Daily Cosmic Calendar for February 4th

Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of February 3

Just when you thought your love life was in the clear, the universe casts yet another sucker punch. Yes, Venus turned direct on January 31, and this week she’ll truly begin to regulate her orbit. The trouble is that on Thursday communication planet Mercury turns retrograde in sensitive Pisces. There might be love in the air until February 28, but there will also be a distinct problem conveying your feelings or thoughts to your sweetheart in the way you hope to.

Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

The good news is that the ruler of your partnership sector, Venus, is now moving forward. This will allow you to make progress in your relationship if things have been sluggish between you and your mate. The Moon in your sign will help you reveal your emotions easily on Monday and Tuesday. By Thursday, however, you might not want to talk about your innermost feelings as much. In fact, you might prefer extra alone time to think, dream and fantasize. Honor it.

Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

Now that your ruling planet, Venus, is waking up from her short winter’s nap, you might feel as if you’re gaining more perspective around your moral requirements in matters of the heart. If you’ve been cheating yourself on some level by staying in a dead relationship, you might begin to take steps to end things. What may confuse you, however, is the opinion of friends in the background. They might mean for their input to be helpful, but it’ll only muddle things even more. You’ll need to figure this one out on your own.

Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

The ruler of your romance sector is strong and direct now, allowing you to enjoy the physical and emotional qualities of a love relationship more. The only rub? Your mind may not receive the same stimulation. Emotions will be out in the open on Saturday and Sunday, but mixed messages to your lover might only leave both of you feeling deflated. Be as clear as you can in all communication after Thursday, and if you’re not hearing what you hope to from your love give him or her the benefit of the doubt.

Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

You likely spent the last few weeks re-evaluating the status of your marriage or close relationship. Now that you’ve processed these thoughts you may feel as if you’re ready to make a firm decision. Should you stay? Should you go? Should you insist on changes that will make you feel more valued in the relationship? While you’ll want to press ahead with changes, remember that communication may be on shaky ground starting Thursday and until February 28. Your mind could change quickly, and you won’t want to lock yourself into something you can’t undo later.

Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

If you’re involved in an office romance, you may notice that you can finally breathe easy again this week, and enjoy dating this person without all of the gossip or recrimination. If you’re married or in a committed partnership, a conversation with your mate about joint finances might cause confusion. Now is not the time to pool your resources if you haven’t already done so. Wait until after February 28 for all major decisions about your shared resources.

Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Love is good for those of you in the fresh and fun dating stage right now. In fact, it’s great now that Venus is moving forward once more in your romance sector. You might meet someone very special over the next couple of weeks if you’re single. The only trouble is that your ruler, Mercury, turns retrograde on Thursday, and that is not a good time to make firm decisions about life and love. If you meet someone new, take things slow. If you’re married, you and your mate may have trouble reaching a mutual agreement. Be patient.

Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Now that your ruler, Venus, is moving direct once more, it’s likely you’re feeling more attractive and less socially awkward than you may have felt since December 21. With sexy Mars moving through your sign you are in a good place now to go after who and what you want so be sure to act now while you’ve got strong support from both cosmic lovers. Next month Mars will turn retrograde in your sign, and this will be a temporary game changer for your love life. For now, have your cake and eat it too.

Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

If you’re married or in a committed relationship you might feel as if you can make progress once more as you work on your union. Partnership is certainly more effort than play these days for you, but it’s also likely you’ve learned that anything worth having is also worth working for. If you’re single, however, now is not a good time to begin a love affair. Mercury will turn retrograde in your romance sector on Thursday and your judgment may not be the best.

Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Romantic prospects will be strong early in the week — especially on Monday and Tuesday. You’ll be in the mood for fun, and it’ll be a great time to go out after work for cocktails or dinner with friends. You might even meet someone who captivates you! If you’re in a committed relationship, however, there might be extra confusion between you and your mate about a domestic matter after Thursday. You may not find it easy, but if you work together a resolution is possible after February 28.

Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Your attractive quotient is off the charts this week now that Venus is once again strong and direct in your sign. Not only will you feel a boost in self-esteem, it’ll also be easier to convey the very best qualities you have to others. This makes you impossible to ignore, and it’ll be easier than ever to snatch up that special someone you’ve had your eye on. Sleeping beauty is officially awake. Make the most of it!

Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

If you’ve felt unsettled about a private love matter over the last several weeks, this week you’ll begin to let go of any anxiety surrounding it. Perhaps you’ve been involved in a clandestine relationship, and although it feeds you on some level, it leaves you feeling empty in other ways. We attract the love we think we deserve, and now is the time to figure out why you feel you deserve only to love someone in the dark. Guess what? You don’t.

Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Thursday, Mercury will turn retrograde in your sign, making mix ups in communication more of a hassle. This may be particularly troublesome when it comes to love and partnerships. Your sweetheart might insist that what you say you don’t mean and what you mean you don’t say. Remind him or her that you’re a lover, not a fighter.

Daily Cosmic Calendar for November 17th

Rise to the occasion as the monthly enlightening Full Moon — energizing 26 degrees of Scorpio and Taurus — clocks in at 7:17AM. Individual and group meditations are encouraged. Send out your healing thoughts and prayers to loved ones, friends, associates, humanity and the kingdoms of nature. Reflect more on your higher destiny in this lifetime and how you can be an ambassador of goodwill instead of fulfilling personal desires. You may have quite a few hours to continue in a contemplative mode since the exact time of the Full Moon (7:17AM) begins a void lunar twilight zone that lasts until 4:08PM. Let go of any stubborn behavior patterns that are holding you back from making breakthroughs in higher consciousness. Find time for lunch at a favorite cafe and visit a museum, art gallery or national landmark for a change of pace. Once the Moon switches gears from earthy Taurus to airy Gemini (4:08PM), focus your attention on reading, writing and research. Start preparing for Chiron’s station in Pisces on Tuesday as it leaves retrograde motion to turn direct. [Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

Daily Cosmic Calendar for November 6th

As mentioned in this Cosmic Calendar yesterday, the biggest planets in our solar system ramp up their influences on Earth today as the Sun makes its annual union with Saturn in Scorpio (4:02AM) while Jupiter makes a station at 21 degrees of Cancer and begins four months of retrograde motion at 9:04PM. However, keep in mind that a void lunar uncertainty zone started yesterday morning and will stay in effect until 1:45PM (when the Moon enters Capricorn). Thus, this morning’s Sun-Saturn rendezvous may be extra challenging — along Saturnian lines, which (when negative) may include a temporary rise in worry, stress, doubt, frustrations and pessimism. Nevertheless, the positive components of any Sun-Saturn conjunction can include an illumination of old fears in order to eliminate them from your psyche. Adding insult to injury in the early going is a square between Venus and Ceres (9:49AM) — a frictional tie that can equate with a decrease of productivity in arts, crafts and hobbies. Once the Moon leaves void status in Sagittarius by entering earthy Capricorn (1:45PM), the lunar orb joins forces with Venus (4:23PM) — providing a notable boost for creative-artistic expression across the board. The Jupiter station and shift into reverse (9:04PM) puts an emphasis on all Jupiter themes — the power of positive thinking, good fortune and good luck, golden opportunities, providence and benevolence, philosophical and religious beliefs, faith and trust, Big Business, large-scale enterprises, seeing the future ahead of time, literary and educational pursuits, publishing, levity and enthusiasm, adventures in the great outdoors, long-distance journeys, but also overdoing a good thing, weight gains, pride, know-it-all attitudes, and self-centered behavior (when Jupiter turns negative). Jupiter’s lack of motion right now makes all the themes mentioned above super-powerful — for good or ill. Think more about your higher destiny on Spaceship Earth and be thankful for your blessings. [Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

Daily Cosmic Calendar for Tuesday, Sept. 24th

Just before the Moon leaves void status in earthy Taurus by entering airy Gemini (12:35AM), a major asteroid — Juno — stops its retrograde cycle at 12:18AM and begins turning direct at 4 degrees of Aquarius. [Juno will remain in forward motion until December 15, 2014 when it will once again go retrograde at 18 degrees of Leo.] Just because Juno is the smallest of the first four asteroids discovered between 1801 and 1807 doesn’t make it insignificant. As one of the great astrologers of the 20th century — Eleanor Bach — used to remark, smallness (a major Juno characteristic) is just as important as bigness (a key Jupiter characteristic). All Juno themes — emotional empowerment or dis-empowerment in primary partnerships as well as marriage bonds, peace, diplomacy, fair treatment under the law, fashion, style, elegance, beauty, but also rage or terror perpetrated by the small and dispossessed as they seek to get back at their large-scale oppressors — are emphasized. Juno is also related to atmospheric storms — in the actual sky as well as in the psychic realm within families, neighborhoods, communities, cultures and societies. The prominence of Juno continues for this entire 24-hour time-period while the Moon in Gemini provides some lighthearted relief if you can spend several hours working on arts, crafts or hobbies. The Moon trine to the Sun (3:37AM) and in a supportive, 60-degree rapport with revelatory Uranus (10:02PM) can represent great opportunities for reading, writing, research, and studying advanced subjects. Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Daylight Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.

Daily Cosmic Calendar for September 20th

Stop, look and listen! Yesterday’s Full Moon and Mercury-Jupiter square-off may be behind you, but they still carry a psychic punch today. The 48 hours after a Full Moon are a time-period for distribution of the illuminating solar-lunar vibrations just received. What may put you into a temporary blissful state of mind and heart is a comforting, 60-degree rapport from Venus to Ceres (1:03AM). However, excitement and intensity reign supreme due to the monthly Moon-Uranus union in Aries (5:21AM), Venus forming a flowing trine to Chiron in water signs (5:58AM), and — above all — Pluto leaving retrograde motion behind at 9 degrees of Capricorn as it stations to turn forward (8:30AM). [Pluto will remain in direct motion until April 14, 2014 when it will once again reverse itself in the zodiac at 14 degrees of Capricorn.] Throughout this entire 24-hour time-period, stay alert to the following Pluto themes — death-and-rebirth; mysteries and secrets; regeneration; metamorphosis; spiritual willpower and mental concentration; catharsis; hypnosis; reincarnation; repressed emotions; extremes of any kind; the underworld; corruption; manipulation and controlling behavior patterns; hidden agendas; phobias. Adding to the strange twists and turns of fate are Ceres in opposition to synchronicity-ruling Chiron (12:46PM), Venus forming an off-kilter, 150-degree link to shock-master Uranus (1:54PM), and Mercury making an abrasive, 135-degree tie with hazy Neptune (5:08PM). If that isn’t enough cosmic tomfoolery for you, make space for a long void lunar cycle starting at 6:26PM and lasting until 3:34PM tomorrow as well as a 60-degree and yet weighty liaison from Saturn in Scorpio to Pluto in Capricorn (10:46PM). If you are not careful, this could become one of those days when the unknown is completely running the show and you are a mere pawn on the chessboard of life. Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Daylight Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.

Venus retrograde, What is it?

Venus retrograde

What is Venus retrograde?

From time to time, due to the relative motion of the Earth and Venus around the Sun, as we look to the sky, Venus appears to make a stop and go backwards. This is the so called retrograde movement, it happens every 18 months or so, and it lasts for about 40 days, which represents 7% of the time. Of all planets, Venus is the one that has the shorter retrograde movement.

What would be the astrological influence of Venus’ retrograde movement?

By definition, Venus is the planet of love and marriage, of relationships and diplomacy, of art and beauty, of fashion and luxury, of money and pleasures.

Going backwards, the venusian influence is diminished, disturbed or internalized, so that the above mentioned areas are afflicted in a way or another.

During this time, feelings are not easily expressed, everyone seems to need more affection and love; also, those with relational issues will have to face the reality. The general advise is to focus on older relationships, to try to make them work, or to understand our true feelings. It will be harder to understand what others feel, though.

We may meet old friends or someone we loved or cared for a long time ago, which might reactivate old feelings, possibly forgotten.

The artistic sensibility is lower than normal or perverted, so that we might buy clothes or artwork that we’ll reject after Venus goes back to direct motion. Therefore it is advised not to buy jewelery or other similar expensive stuff, as we might regret it later. However, Venus retrograde is a good time to buy antiques, artwork of historical value or just second-hand art objects, if you can evaluate them correctly.

What is definitely to avoid during this time?

Weddings, opening of a fashion store, beauty salon, art gallery, launching of a women magazine, buying expensive items of venusian nature, radical changes of the personal look, house redecorations, big parties or other important social events, investments and so on.

What should we do, then?

clean-up the house and decide which old objects of sentimental value to keep and which to throw away or sell.
renegociate a contract or a bank loan (but we shouldn’t apply for a new one)
discuss and clarify things in the current relationship, as our understanding on own feelings is increased, which is not true about others’ feelings, requiring open and sincere communication
ask genuinely for forgiveness for our mistakes
contact friends or other persons we care about in order to continue the relationship
develop our capability to love anyone unconditionally, by meditations, prayers and other spiritual activities

Nightly Cosmic Calendar for Tuesday, January 29th

Putting too much on your plate right now may be counter-productive as the Moon in Virgo squares Jupiter in Gemini (3:15AM PST). Keep in mind that 24 hours from now, Jupiter will finally station and turn direct after almost four months of retrograde motion. While it is wise to slow your tempo in educational, business and professional matters, a Sun-Vesta trine in air signs (7:05AM PST) can spark your interest in exploring new options on the investment front. Look into what makes the stock, bond, commodity and precious-metal markets tick. Health and dietary concerns are back on center stage with the Moon in Virgo. Consider using a juicer to add vitamins and minerals to your nutritional intake. If you are feeling the urge to pull away from the crowd, chalk it up to the combination of hermit-like Virgo Moon as well as a supportive, 60-degree tie between the lunar orb and Saturn (12:14PM PST). Learn crucial lessons from history books, almanacs and biographies as Jupiter — the largest planet in the solar system — is poised to shift gears tomorrow morning.

Daily Cosmic Calendar for September 17th

There is an old saying that goes you can’t always get what you want. Twice a year, distant Pluto turns motionless and that ancient truism immediately comes into earthly manifestation. Nevertheless, even though Pluto at 7 degrees of Capricorn is making a station and turning from reverse to direct tonight at 10:08PM PDT, you may still be able to get some goodies along the way. The main reason is that in the early hours the Moon in Libra makes a supportive, 60-degree link to Venus in Leo (1:40AM PDT). Love vibrations can temporarily flourish. Plus — the Moon provides another sense of relief and mental exuberance by forming a trine with Jupiter (8:28AM PDT). In between those two harmonious aspects, a Moon-Saturn parallel (4:29AM PDT) followed by an off-kilter, 150-degree link from Mercury to Neptune (7:26AM PDT) attempt to rain on your parade. It is the Mercury-Neptune connection that can equate with rising waves of confusion and chaos in business, trade and currency markets. It doesn’t help communications or travel plans very much as well. Add to this a frictional, 45-degree tie from Mercury to Mars (3:06PM PDT) and Moon-Neptune parallel (8:20PM PDT) and you may wind up going on a cosmic detour and losing your way. Of course, all of this uncertainty is happening before Pluto officially is motionless (10:08PM PDT). All Pluto themes — death-rebirth and regeneration, catharsis and metamorphosis, willpower, mysteries and secrets, atomic and nuclear forces, repression of feelings and memories, hypnosis, the Underworld, phobias and nightmares, extreme behavior patterns — are emphasized now and over the next day or two. [Pluto will remain in direct motion until April 12, 2013 when it will once again go into reverse at 12 degrees of Capricorn.]

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