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New Moon in Leo Horoscopes (on August 6th)

New Moon in Leo Horoscopes

Open your heart with the August New Moon

Jeff Jawer    Jeff Jawer on the topics of horoscopes, leo, new moon, moon, astrology

Creativity is kicked into high gear with the New Moon in Leo on August 6, 2013. Self-confidence can grow with this fiery Sun-Moon conjunction in expressive Leo, but there is a risk of appearing arrogant if we come on too strong.

Innovation and originality are supported by a favorable trine to this lunation from inventive Uranus in Aries. Discovering different ways of seeing ourselves liberates us from old self-images and opens doors to living, loving, working and playing with more joy in our hearts.

 

Aries (March 21 – April 19)

Fun, games, creativity and romance are potential areas of growth with this playful Leo New Moon landing in your 5th House of Self-Expression. Taking chances in presenting ideas for work and sharing your feelings in your personal life are likely to pay off. Innovative Uranus makes a favorable trine to this Sun-Moon conjunction from your pioneering sign to spur originality.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Family matters can take a dramatic turn with this expressive Leo New Moon in your 4th House of Roots. Making your living space more beautiful is a great way to lift your spirits, but having the courage to show your feelings is even more important. This is an opportunity to expand your future by being bolder, more creative while burning away left over doubts and fears from the past.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Your fertile brain is enriched with even more ideas than usual with this creative Leo New Moon lighting up your 3rd House of Information. Innovative Uranus’ favorable connection to this lunation adds an extra dose of originality that can help you resolve complicated problems. Your enthusiastic communication helps to overcome skeptics as long as you have the facts to back up your words.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Getting a fresh perspective on financial matters is a gift of this expressive Leo New Moon in your 2nd House of Resources. This lunation can charge you up with creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to take risks. The economic benefits will come from building up your self-confidence and then boldly pushing for more return from your efforts at work and in your personal life.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22)

You might feel like all eyes are on you with this dramatic Leo New Moon in your 1st House of Personality. But whether people are looking or not, this is a time for you to act bravely and push yourself forward in pursuit of your goals. Taking risks in relationships, changing your image or in promoting an idea works well when you plan your actions in advance to make a positive impression.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

This bold Leo New Moon occurs in your 12th House of Secrets, which could shed light on some mysterious parts of your life. Uncovering hidden truths and motivations will empower you with self-awareness that can release a flood of creativity. You may be driven by newfound confidence as faith in yourself and the world around you emerges as the shadows of shame and secrecy melt away.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

Heading in a fresh direction with friends and organizations is likely with this energizing Leo New Moon in your 11th House of Groups. It’s your time to step up and take a leadership position that will earn you the attention and respect that you deserve. Acting bolder and being more creative are excellent ways to have fun and get a big boost of energy when working for a cause you care about.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

Professional opportunities and responsibilities are likely to expand with this dramatic Leo New Moon in your 10th House of Career. It’s wiser to take chances by pushing ahead on the job, perhaps even moving to a different vocation, than to settle for the current situation. Be brave about expressing yourself by taking the lead and putting more creativity and personality into your work.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

This energizing Leo New Moon in your visionary 9th House kicks your usual interest in adventure up another notch. Connections with faraway places for personal pleasure or business are favored by this lunation, which is also associated with a desire to expand your mind through higher education. And, if you believe in what you’re promoting, your powers of persuasion grow stronger.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

Taking risks in relationships is worth the effort, thanks to this expressive Leo New Moon in your 8th House of Deep Sharing. Putting more into your personal and professional partnerships can produce big returns. Take the initiative to make a connection if you’re seeking a business associate or investor. Love grows, too, when let down your defenses and open your heart to someone new.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

Relationships should be rocking with the dramatic Leo New Moon in your 7th House of Partners. While you may attract some bold, assertive, outgoing and creative people, it’s better to come on strong yourself instead of letting someone else take the lead. If you have a project you’re trying to promote, seeking a job or a new mate, being warm, imaginative and generous can lead you to success.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20)

Finding fresh sources of excitement and inspiration on the job is a potential gift of this expressive Leo New Moon in your 6th House of Employment. Coming up with different methods and being more creative can bring you satisfaction and more recognition for your work. If you’re strongly motivated by a creative idea, push it forward with as much style, flash and personality as you can.

Gardnerian Traditional Witchcraft –B.14. Skyclad (1953) c.2013

Gardnerian Traditional Witchcraft –B.14. Skyclad (1953)

B.14. Skyclad (1953)
It is important to work naked from the start, so it becometh as second nature, and no thought of “I have no clothes” shall ever intrude and take your attention from the work.  Also, your skin being so accustomed to unconfinement, when power is given off the flow is more easy and regular.  Also, when dancing you are free and unconfined. . . .
And the greatest of all, the touch of the body of your beloved thrills your inmost soul, and so your body gives out its utmost power; and then it is most important of all that there is not the slightest thing to divert the attention, for then the mind must seize and mold the power generated, and redirect it to the desired end with all the force and frenzy of the imagination.
It has been said that no real knowledge may be gained our way, that our practices are such that they can only lead to lust; but this is not really so.  Our aim is to gain the inner sight, and we do it the most natural and easy way.  Our opponents’ aim is ever to prevent man and woman from loving, thinking that everything that helps or even permits them to love is wicked and vile.  To us it is natural, and if it aids the Great Work it is good.
‘Tis true that a couple burning with a frenzy for knowledge may go straight to their goal, but the average couple have not this fire.  We show them the way, our system of props and aids (i.e., magic ritual).  A couple working with nothing but lust will never attain in any case; but a couple who love each other dearly should already be sleeping together, and the first frenzy of love will have passed, and their souls will already be in sympathy.  If the first time or two they do stay a while to worship Aphrodite, ’tis only a day or two lost, and the intense pleasure they obtain only leads them again to the mysteries of Hermes, their souls more attuned to the great search.  Once they have pierced the veil they will not look back.
This rite may be used as the greatest of magics if it be done with both partners firmly fixing their minds on the object and not thinking of sex at all.  That is, you must so firmly fix your mind on your object that sex and all else are naught.  You inflame your will to such an extent that you may create a strain on the astral such that events happen.

 

Saturn Retrograde in 2013

Saturn Retrograde in 2013

Firm up your foundation instead of starting something new

Maria DeSimone    Maria DeSimone on the topics of saturn, insight, astrology

Saturn, the planet of discipline, limitation, structure and responsibility, turns retrograde every year for about five months. In 2013, the retrograde period will begin on February 18 and will last until July 8. During this time, everything that supports the foundation of your world will be up for review. Sound ominous? Well, don’t panic. Saturn is retrograde for a long time every single year. Unlike the personal planets (Mercury, Venus and Mars) the retrograde of outer planets usually don’t have a dramatic effect on our day to day life. Still, the symbolism and significance behind Saturn Retrograde is useful to understand since it will be a time to reevaluate personal boundaries, obligations and goals.

Typically, Saturn Retrograde is not the ideal time to begin new commitments, particularly ones that will affect your status and reputation. It is, however, the perfect time to reassess your existing obligations. Are you rising to the occasion or have you taken on more than you can handle? Since Saturn Retrograde will slow the pace down, you’ll begin to notice whether or not you’re making the grade on current projects. You’ll have an opportunity to improve your strategy and organization on a project that’s meaningful to you. Alternatively, you may take stock in a venture you’re involved in and realize that it’s no longer something you want to remain committed to … and that’s ok! As long as you’re honest about whether or not this endeavor has become a source of pain or obstruction and then act accordingly, you’re using Saturn Retrograde exactly as you should.

Put the business on ice

Since Saturn has a natural correlation to one’s professional status, it is imperative that Saturn is strong and direct when starting any new business venture. You will also want a strong Saturn when you begin anything you hope will elevate your reputation and level of authority. If you start a new business, or major enterprise that will affect your status, there’s likely to be a series of problems attached to it. Success will not be denied while Saturn is retrograde. However it will be quite frustrating to achieve. Whatever you begin will likely require extensive reorganization or a complete restructuring. The foundation of anything is not as solid when started under Saturn’s Retrograde — especially when it comes to business.

This doesn’t mean you can’t achieve any measure of success during the five month stretch of Saturn napping. In fact, as long as you stick to working on existing projects, they can become extremely polished and as a result, you’ll achieve the recognition you deserve. Still, it’ll be a good idea to refrain from launching any brand spanking new business pursuit now.

Calendar dates to circle

During this particular Saturn Retrograde cycle in the sign of Scorpio, there will be an emphasis on revising the structures you have built around your financial and intimate life. Do you have a deep seated fear of success or failure? Now is the time to identify any unhealthy pattern connected to achievement that might sabotage you. There will be a few helpful aspects and some extra challenging ones to cross over the next several months. Here’s a rundown on what is most important for you to navigate:

March 6 and March 28 are days when exceptional gains are possible if you review your existing commitments and reorganize accordingly. On these dates, Mercury will connect perfectly to Saturn allowing you to make a decision about a project and stick to it. On March 6 Mercury will be retrograde and it signals a definite pull to a past obligation or project that may now yield fruit. On March 28 you might put the plan from March 6 into motion.

On April 22 Venus in Taurus will oppose Saturn in Scorpio and this will be an opportunity to reconsider financial and romantic commitments. Are you taking more than you give or do you feel you give until it hurts when it comes to a relationship? Now is the time to honestly examine how the answer to this question makes you feel.

On April 28 the Sun in Taurus will oppose Saturn followed on April 30 by Mars opposing Saturn. With these aspects you may need to relocate your inner authority. If you feel as if a higher up is stepping on your toes or squelching your personal development, it’s time to work through it. That might mean cutting ties from someone who is only holding you back.

Mercury in Taurus will oppose Saturn on May 5 and it’ll be time to defend a decision to an authority figure in your life. Although you may feel insecure, stand your ground and trust that you’re fully capable of making the right choice. Make a commitment to only surround yourself with people who value your mind.

On June 7 Venus in Cancer will trine Saturn and what you’ve decided to see through during this Saturn retrograde phase will now begin to show its rewards. A romantic relationship might become more stable — especially if you’ve worked on building a solid future together.

When the Sun in Cancer and Saturn link up in a friendly way on June 26, your inner and outer authority will blend perfectly. What you see is what you get and everyone around you will respect what they see.

Finally, on July 1 Venus in Leo will square Saturn. A commitment or financial decision might reach a breaking point. A relationship you hold on to merely out of obligation might leave such a bad taste in your mouth. If the love and fun are gone, you know it’s time to move on.

Valentine’s Day Horoscopes 2013

Valentine’s Day Horoscopes 2013

Venus and the Moon align in the name of love

Maria DeSimone     Maria DeSimone on the topics of venus, valentines day, love, horoscopes, astrology

Isn’t it nice when the planets cooperate on a special day? When it comes to matters of the heart, there is no greater cosmic connection than to have a happy link between love planet Venus and the Moon, which rules our deep emotional needs and tender feelings. These two planets together spell affection, hugs, kisses and warmth for Valentine’s Day 2013.

Lucky for us, this Valentine’s Day we get to enjoy an extraordinary link between the Moon and Venus! As if that wasn’t enough, the Sun (masculine energy) and the Moon (feminine energy) will also be at a gorgeous angle to one another, allowing your emotions to shine through with ease.

In fact, because the Moon will be in fiery Aries this Valentine’s Day, you can expect to feel a strong amount of courage when it comes to telling the object of your affection exactly how you feel. You might be bold and make the first move to ask someone out on a date if you’re single and someone has captured your attention.

No Valentine this year? Well, don’t expect to have one of those lonely, pathetic Valentine’s Days where you stare at happy couples with bitter resentment. Not with the Moon in independent Aries connected to the Sun and Venus in social Aquarius!

Instead, you and your single friends might decide to throw your own Valentine’s Day friendship bash or attend a party and mingle. Either way, your sexy factor will definitely be in high gear!

Look up your zodiac sign below to get your individual love forecast for Valentine’s Day.

Aries (March 21 – April 19)

You’re hot and you know it! Be sure to wear red, as it’s not only the color of passion, but with the Moon in your sign this Valentine’s Day it will bring you extra attention. You’ll feel a special balance when it comes to getting your emotional needs met by a partner because he or she will easily honor that part of you that needs to be free and independent. Love doesn’t need to equal suffocation, and this year if you’re attached you will certainly feel as if you’ve achieved the best of both worlds. If you’re single, it’s possible for love to blossom between you and a friend.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Love and respect go hand-in-hand, and these days you’ll certainly feel proud to walk beside your sweetheart and call him or her yours. There’s something about your partner that elevates your status, and this makes you especially gratified. If there have been any feelings you’ve kept to yourself, today might be the time you open up and courageously reveal all of you to your special someone. If you’re a Taurus who has been dating someone for a while, with Saturn in your 7th House of Partnership, it’s likely a new level of commitment will develop between you and your love — possibly even leading to engagement or marriage!

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Expect nothing less than breathtaking adventure this Valentine’s Day! The Moon will connect beautifully to the Sun and Venus, now in your 9th House of Expansion. There might be a new love interest on the horizon — someone with a background quite different from yours. If so, this person will grab your attention like no other! At the very least, you and your love will enjoy a romantic dinner at a restaurant with exotic cuisine. With Jupiter in your sign, there’s no limit to your capacity to relate to others with enthusiasm and optimism. Any relationship — whether new or old — will stimulate you intellectually, much to your delight. This is perfect, because for you the mind is the most important erogenous zone.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Whether you’re single or attached, this Valentine’s Day has special romantic potential. Single Cancer may plan a vacation or spiritual retreat, or decide to attend a workshop. If so, don’t be surprised if you meet someone you develop a strong emotional bond with. Thanks to a gorgeous link between Mars and Saturn, now in your 5th House of True Love, you’ll have a strong capacity to meet someone who can teach you how to express the deeper meaning of love. In a relationship? Mars will connect to Pluto, now in your 7th House of Partnership. You, too, will have a chance to forge a deeper intimate connection with your mate, but it’ll require a more physical expression of love.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22)

Emotional freedom and healthy boundaries will be important to maintain in a relationship this Valentine’s Day. Lucky for you, it’ll be easy to get exactly what you want out of love. The Moon will embrace both the Sun and Venus, now in your 7th House of Committed Partnership. Relationship harmony will be at an all-time high, and it’s possible that you and your mate will agree on exploring unusual — even nontraditional — parameters that will help strengthen your bond. Don’t worry about what the rest of the world thinks; your love might be off the beaten path, but it’s definitely real. Treasure it!

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

With transformative Pluto slowly making his way through your 5th House of True Love, you don’t need a special day to get your heartstrings pulled. A romantic experience is likely to quickly become intense and all consuming — for better or worse. Happily, this Valentine’s Day there are spectacular links to support love and depth in the most soul-satisfying way. Mars, now in your 7th House of Committed Partnership, will connect beautifully to Pluto, giving you the impetus to go after the level of depth you really want with someone close. Although this aspect will peak the day after Valentine’s Day, you will absolutely feel it pull at your heartstrings now. When it comes to love, it’s all or nothing. Thankfully, you’re in a position to have it all.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

You have officially won the jackpot of love this Valentine’s Day! The incredible links of the Moon to the Sun and Venus will fall between your 5th House of True Love (Sun and Venus are there) and your 7th House of Partnership (the Moon is there). Your romantic prospects are strong, but so is your potential to forge a deep, lasting emotional bond with whomever you choose to be your Valentine. And with Venus in Aquarius in your 5th House of Dating and Pleasure, you can expect plenty of suitors to choose from! The best part will be that whomever captures your heart will be your friend first, and then your lover. A perfect foundation for true love indeed!

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

Sexy Mars will be in your 5th House of Love and Pleasure on Valentine’s Day. As a result, you’ll have an extraordinary ability to attract the object of your desire and enjoy playing the game of love with someone special. Your first priority this Valentine’s Day will be the pursuit of pleasure, and because Mars is in soul mate-seeking Pisces, you’re not interested in the average one night stand. Nope, you want the fairy tale romance. Lucky you, Mars is moving towards a perfect trine with Saturn in your sign. This aspect will peak two days after Valentine’s Day, but you will certainly feel its effects now.  Your deepest romantic longing will have every chance to materialize. Love potion anyone?

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

This Valentine’s Day, quite possibly more than most, you’ll get the distinct feeling that you need love. Not in a needy sort of way (that’s never your style), but rather in an “I want to be squeezed, cuddled and loved for ME” sort of way. Well, here’s the good news: Your wish is the Universe’s command. The Moon will be in your true love sector, making a brilliant link to both the Sun and Venus, now in your 3rd House of Communication. Expressing your feelings to the one you love should be quite natural, and you might feel the urge to write your sweetheart a letter that conveys exactly what your heart feels. Expect a declaration of love in return.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

You’re in a deep process of personal metamorphosis, thanks to Pluto’s tour through your 1st House of Identity. When it comes to relationships, you might have already discarded old, outworn patterns in an effort to pursue the type of partnership that leaves room for personal growth. You’re learning that control isn’t an ingredient in a healthy relationship, and romance might not exactly be your first priority this Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re in a relationship or single, you’ll have an opportunity to convey your thoughts about love vs. unhealthy obsession to someone close. He or she is likely to benefit from your wisdom. So will you.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

With the Sun and Venus in your sign, your magnetism is off the charts! This Valentine’s Day, your sweetheart will love you most for everything that sets you apart. Whether it’s the strange color you decide to dye your hair, the latest tattoo you get in the name of love, or just the unusual way you walk, you can expect plenty of verbal compliments from someone close. You might receive a love letter or poem from your Valentine and you can definitely expect to have a conversation with your mate that makes your heart beat a little faster!

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20)

Are you pining away on a secret crush? Is there an experience of unrequited love that threatens to ruin your Valentine’s Day happiness? Not to worry, even if this is true you’ll have an ability to focus on a higher love this year. You might choose to spend today doing something charitable to help someone in need. This might have to do with volunteering to spend the day at an elderly care facility celebrating Valentine’s Day with someone who might truly feel lonely now. Your compassion will make a difference. You know better than most that if you spread love, you gain love in return.

Power Animals for Your Sun Sign

Power Animals for Your Sun Sign

 

Every sun sign is associated with several power animals that can help, guide,  and teach us throughout our lives. Yours may surprise you! Find out which  horoscope animals are your special allies here:

You may want to honor your sun sign’s animals by bringing small pictures or  figurines of them into your life, and thinking about their special and helpful  qualities.

Aries, March 21-April 19: Ram, tiger, leopard, stallion, vulture, magpie,  robin.

Taurus, April 20-May 21: Bull, cow, dove, sparrow, swan.

Gemini, May 22-June 20: Dog, squirrel, serpent, parrot, linnet, eagle,  finch.

Cancer, June 21-July 22: Crab, otter, seal, stag, heifer, unicorn, seagull,  owl, white peacock.

Leo, July 23- Aug 22: Lion, wolf, griffin, peacock, rooster, eagle.

Virgo, Aug 23-Sept 22: Rooster, squirrel, magpie, parrot.

Libra, Sept 23-Oct 22: Hart, hare, dove, swan, sparrow.

Scorpio, Oct 23-Nov 21: Scorpion, wolf, panther, dog, wild boar, eagle,  vulture, dragon, griffin, phoenix.

Sagittarius, Nov 22-Dec 21: Mare, lion, unicorn, eagle, peacock, bird of  paradise.

Capricorn, Dec 22-Jan 19: Dog, elephant, goat, bear, owl, falcon.

Aquarius, Jan 20-Feb 18: Dog, otter, cuckoo, albatross, phoenix.

Pisces, Feb 19-March 20: Sheep, ox, seal, swan, stork, sandpiper.

 

Your Horoscope Guardian Trees

Your Horoscope Guardian Trees

  • Annie B. Bond

 

The grounded grace and benign presence of trees have both awed and comforted  humans since our earliest beginnings. In both Native American and Celtic  tradition, every season has its tree-spirits. In astrology, too, each sun-sign  has special trees standing guard over it, sharing their healing energy.

Find out which trees hold a magical healing key for your sun-sign here:

Aries, March 21-April 19:  Holly, thorn, chestnut

Taurus, April 20-May 21:  Almond, apple, walnut, ash, sycamore, cherry,  myrtle

Gemini, May 22-June 20:  Elder, filbert

Cancer, June 21-July 22:  Willow, sycamore

Leo, July 23- Aug 22:  Palm, laurel, pine, oak

Virgo, Aug 23-Sept 22:  Hazel, elder

Libra, Sept 23-Oct 22:  Almond, walnut, plum, myrtle, apple

Scorpio, Oct 23-Nov 21:  Holly, blackthorn

Sagittarius, Nov 22-Dec 21:  Mulberry, chestnut

Capricorn, Dec 22-Jan 19:  Pine, cypress, yew, spruce, holly

Aquarius, Jan 20-Feb 18:  Pine

Pisces, Feb 19-March 20:  Willow, elm, linden

 

 

A Little Humor for your day – Astrology Lightbulb Jokes

Astrology

Q: How many Aries does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Only one, but it takes a hell of a lot of light bulbs.

Q: How many Taurus does it take to change a light bulb?
A: What, me move?

Q: How many Gemini does it take to change a light bulb?
A: 2

Q: How many Cancer does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Only one, but he has to bring his mother.

Q: How many Leos does it take to change a light bulb? A: A dozen. One to change the bulb, and eleven to applaud.

Q: How many Virgos does it take to change a light bulb?
A: One to clean out the socket, one to dust the bulb, one to install, and two engineers to check the work.

Q: How many Libras does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Libras can’t decide if the bulb needs to be changed.

Q: How many Scorpios does it take to change a light bulb?
A: None. They LIKE the dark.

Q: How many Sagittarians does it take to change a light bulb?
A: One to install the bulb, and a Virgo to pick up the pieces.

Q: How many Capricorns does it take to change a light bulb?
A: The light’s fine as it is.

Q: How many Aquarians does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Have you asked the bulb if it WANTS to be changed?

Q: How many Pisceans does it take to change a light bulb?
A: What light bulb?

Q: How many astrologers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: “Don’t ask me now, Mercury’s retrograde!”

Leo Full Moon Horoscopes

Leo Full Moon Horoscopes

By , About.com Guide

The current leading up to the Leo Full Moo3 (Jan 26th), is one of expressing many sides of your personality.  The stimulating vibes of Uranus will meet the vitalizing Sun in the sign it rules, Aquarius (opposite to Leo).  Breaking out of the usual thought loops is not just mentally stimulating, but refreshing to the spirit, too.  Fixed signs4 (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius), especially in the 7 degree range, can find it illuminating.

But both the sign of romance (Leo) and of originality (Aquarius) are squared by the water fixed sign (Scorpio).  This happens at the Full Moon with Saturn square to Sun and Moon, and that last week with a Saturn square to the Sun (January 30th).  Using our intuitive eyes, we could foresee a challenges here to guide outbursts of originality in way where nobody gets hurt!

In other words, we have to be mindful of strange, demanding, or selfish behaviors, that have their roots in the psyche.  Is the oft-said declaration, “This is me, take it or leave it!” an excuse to avoid responsibility, honesty or taking steps to deepen intimacy?

Relationships can be a house of mirrors, as the shadow material continues to be churned up by Saturn in Scorpio.  We say we want to be loved for who we are.  The Leo Full Moon makes it a peak for desiring to be loved for our uniqueness.  But this month’s aspects and Full Moon also invites reflection on the deeper psyche, and how that manifests “out there.”  How does integration of shadow material change who we are, and what kinds of love (or mirrors of validation) we’re seeking.  This is a great time to get clear, and heal any deep distortions of the heart and soul that are barriers to love.

Venus and Mars

Love muse Venus remains in steadfast earth sign Capricorn through to February 1st.  The impulse to gather with friends, for nourishment via the senses, or sharing the joy of being productive.  The attraction vibe overall is to what endures, making it time to connect with age-old friends.  The rational side of love — what kind of life is desired — is a motivator.  Some significant decisions can be made about what’s co-owned (property, businesses), or mutual responsibilities (children).  A good atmosphere for love is:  calming, meaningful, grounded, in places that evoke the timeless and tradition.

The primal sex urges of Mars whiz through in Aquarius all month (also changing signs February 1st).  This prompts the sexually adventurous to go in search of thrills.  The bolt of inspiration can push shy lovers into action.  An affair is first sparked by a meeting of the minds.  The drives of Mars this month are experimental, eccentric (taboo or kinky), open-minded, and blind to the usual social conventions.  Unusual couples are more likely to hook up now.

Here are short love ‘scopes for the rest of January (19th to 31st).  They originated from a new mantra of strike while the iron is hot — to offer horoscopes when the inspiration hits.

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Freedom and stability — sometimes it seems an either/or proposition.  How would it look in one package?  If you haven’t yet met such a one, start circling in new social spheres.  If your established thing has swerved to either extreme, a shake-up could be on the menu.  The Leo Full Moon brings out your gregarious side…give a listening ear to the wise, but don’t let controlling types put out your fire.

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Your garden path to love is through play and doing things just-for-fun.  Meanwhile your ruler Venus is lured to happenings that serve a purpose.  It’s rich loam for meeting friends, artistic collaborators or a potential love.  Some share a similar take on what’s happening, and what’s possible, but it’s the wild cards that widen your world.  The Leo Full Moon is intense for you — be curious and forgiving about what surfaces in yourself and your loved ones, as messages from the soul.

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The airy Aqua vibe wafts fresh air into your social scene.  You see more clearly, the patterns in your relationships.  A missed connection for love or best mate circles back, and this time you’re quick to act.  Abrupt changes in your group participation here or there puts you in contact with those on your wavelength (level of consciousness).  As Jupiter turns direct in your sign (Jan 30th), be sure you’re with the right traveling companions.  This matters, as you swiftly go forward, with supporters in your corner.

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Your loony behavior is enough to send some into peels of laughter.  But others, especially those closest to you, see the imprint of the past, in your actions.  This month brings flashes of emotional detachment, like manna from heaven for a Crab, who is so often deep in it!  This is freeing, and even revelatory.  You attract with your rare ability to see into the layers of a situation, and yourself.  Your quirky side comes out in its full glory in Aqua month. And paired with a gift for saying the right things at the right time, you’re a magnet for people from all walks of life.

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The Full Moon (Jan 26th) at 7 degrees Leo is a peak for high spirits, affection, being noticed.  But be alert to dramatic tensions, especially if much has been buried in yourself or others.  If a festering issue come to a boil, let it be healed in the cauldron of the lunar peak.  It’s a peak of intensity, which can mean catharsis or it could take a darker turn.  Tune in to the hovercraft view point of Aqua season, to take things less personally.  The spirit of play, generosity and humor with your own peccadilloes wins you (secret) admirers.

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Lover Venus supports your way of thriving in relationships.  Venus in cardinal earth Capricorn all month is your discernment meter, for where to invest your love and friendship currency.  Your ability to adapt to erratic change makes you a valuable ally.  Following a fascination, and then say, joining an order, club, forum or meet-up to share your interest widens your sphere.  Changes in your love life are likely to reflect changes (some drastic) in your outlook on life and “reality.”  Give it time for the dust to settle, before fixing on a person or situation.

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It’s a time when it’s harder to smooth over deep-seated conflicts in relationship.  Some agreements break apart under the strain of real crisis.  In other words, there can be good-byes now, if the relationship rests on a crumbling foundation.  The next while is about deepening intimacy, and looking at ingrained habits that keep you skirting around the edges.  Spend time alone to make the most of the clear-seeing this month.  A dark situation has a silver lining, when it frees you up to re-envision your love life, starting with self-love.

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This is a time of clarifying ordeals in love — Saturn in your sign will challenge the Full Moon Leo-Aquarius (Jan 26th).  If your Sun is within orb of 7 degrees Scorpio, it’s especially intense!  We’re talking crimes of passion levels.  Some caution is advised, especially with those that are clearly not who they seem to be.  Handling raw energies, though, is your forte.  The right dose of truth telling at the right moment moves the energy between you and a lover or friend.  Sexual passion is off-the-charts around the Full Moon, and your adventurous side comes out to play.  A great love could begin this month, or passion is kindled in a longstanding union.

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The love forecast is for surprises — strange and truly wonderful people — moving in and out of your life.  But watch for blind spots, especially your own.  Trust your instincts, if you get a sixth sense that someone is hiding their true feelings.  Friends are your sounding boards, but with their own psychic filters.  This stretch can be revelatory and cathartic.  Or it can be one of entangling dramas that initiate an underworld journey with your own nuts to crack.  Look for ways to make introductions outside your usual social circles.  A great month to make new friends, with potential for more.

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Beguiling Venus is in your sign the rest of January, making your brand of vitality look alluring.  Your quiet confidence and sense of self-containment, your reserve — even your desire to stick-with-the-program — all attract like bees to honey.  Make the most of it by being social, out and about, visible….in your way.  A risk to flirt now is well-received.  With so much Aqua in play, you’re apt to make connections in surprising ways.  Being spontaneous and acting out of character, with your sense of timing, pays off big time.

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The romantic Full Moon in Leo (Jan 26th) is potentially a love reckoning.  The roots of relationships are exposed, for a good look at what’s happening.  Fixed signs will find this a demanding stretch of time to end of January.  The rewards are high, when there’s deep trust and honesty.  But a relationship on shaky ground could turn ugly.  You could end up making shockingly abrupt decision, so keep checking in with your heart.  Many planets in your sign show you what’s going on with crystal clarity.  But it still can bring you to a crossroads, of deciding which is the wisest path.

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A time for epiphanies and closeness, in a relationship that can handle waves of truth surfacing, to be integrated.  The Full Moon (Jan 26th) can bring drama, some love turbulence, and solo time keeps you from acting on raw, unprocessed feelings.  If you meet someone now, it could have a “karmic” feel — like you’ve got a past and a purpose together.  Watch out for those that want to create scenes where you’re the victim.  This month you see others’ projections onto you more clearly.  This is gold for making a decision to stay or go.

 

Your Horoscope Spirit Profile

Your Horoscope Spirit Profile

 

 

Most of us have read the personality descriptions on the online horoscope  sites, or in the newspaper. But here is a somewhat deeper look at your Sun  Sign’s primary qualities, seen from the perspective of the spirit.

Find out more about your deeper nature, right here:

Aries, March 21-April 19:  Forceful, self-willed, enthusiastic, exaggerative,  passionate, extrovert, pioneer, courageous, self-sufficient, idealistic.

Taurus, April 20-May 21: Strong-willed, toiling, practical, sensuous,  musical, literary, artistic, temperate, moist, fruitful, magnetic, beneficent,  intractable.

Gemini, May 22-June 20: Communicative, inventive, alert, inquisitive, swift,  sharp, versatile, dry, mental, ardent, youthful, mobile, idealistic.

Cancer, June 21-July 22: Reflection, sensitivity, memory, receptiveness,  fluctuation, responsiveness, sympathy, magnetism.

Leo, July 23- Aug 22: Initiation, power, glory, vigor, ardor, beneficence,  creative force, self-expression, full of ideas, talent.

Virgo, Aug 23-Sept 22: Practicality, discernment, intelligence, healing  (health, hygiene, diet), duty, fundamentals, craftsmanship, purity.

Libra, Sept 23-Oct 22: Harmony, gentleness, stability, discrimination,  beauty, affection, partnership, marriage, social awareness, justice.

Scorpio, Oct 23-Nov 21: Power, energy, intensity, will, magnetism, subtlety,  resurrection, elimination, renewal, resolution.

Sagittarius, Nov 22-Dec 21: Honesty, clarity, dignity, benevolence,  magnanimity, jollity, encompassing quality, optimism, loyalty, independence,  generosity, love of education, literature, justice.

Capricorn, Dec 22-Jan 19: Responsibility, duty, toil, enquiry, restraint,  secrecy, discipline, patience, persistence, doggedness, indefatigable  aspiration, limitation, taciturnity, practicality, idealism.

Aquarius, Jan 20-Feb 18: Independence, turbulence, fellowship, friendship,  relationship, originality, genius, brotherhood, abstraction, optimism,  intellect, remoteness, literature, science, inventiveness, peace, artistry,  inspiration, perversity, tenacity, intuition.

Pisces, Feb 19-March 20: Intuitive, impressionable, fanciful, naïve, free  spirit, unworldly, creative, imaginative, clairvoyant, retiring, vulnerable,  studious, romantic, emotional, trusting, vacillating, melancholy, indecisive,  insecure, artistic.