Tag: Taurus

Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17th

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos!Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2011 November 17
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Pleiades to Hyades
Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo

 

Explanation: This cosmic vista stretches almost 20 degrees across the gentle constellation Taurus. It begins at the Pleiades and ends at the Hyades, two of the best known star clusters in planet Earth’s sky. At left, the lovely Pleiades star cluster is about 400 light-years away. In a familiar celestial scene, the cluster stars shine through dusty clouds that scatter blue starlight. At right, the V-shaped Hyades cluster looks more spread out compared to the compact Pleiades and lies much closer, 150 light-years distant. Of course, the Hyades cluster stars seem anchored by bright Aldebaran, a red giant star with a yellowish appearance. But Aldebaran actually lies only 65 light-years away, by chance along the line of sight to the Hyades cluster. Faint dust clouds found near the edge of the Taurus Molecular Cloud are also evident throughout the remarkable 12 panel mosaic. The wide field of view includes the youthful star T Tauri and Hind’s variable nebula about four degrees left of Aldebaran on the sky.

Your Horoscope Holiday Heads-Up

Your Horoscope Holiday Heads-Up

  • posted by Cait Johnson

By Cait Johnson, co-author of Celebrating the Great Mother (Inner Traditions, 1995).

Each sign of the zodiac embodies certain challenges and qualities. When we know what these are, our horoscope sun sign can give us such a useful heads-up on some things to watch out for in this sometimes-stressful holiday season! For instance, is your sign prone to over-socializing? You may want to rethink going to that thirteenth party. Does your sign need to run the show? You might delegate some of the responsibility before you burn right out.

Find out what your horoscope can tell you about the best way to have truly happy holidays. We even include a helpful holiday affirmation for each sun sign, right here:

Aries, March 21-April 19: Watch out for your tendency to think that only you can do everything: avoid holiday burn-out by delegating responsibilities whenever you can. And be sure to get plenty of outdoor exercise to help keep your fiery nature on an even keel: you don’t want an angry remark of yours to cause any rifts this holiday season. The holidays will still be beautiful even if everything doesn’t get done.

Taurus, April 20-May 21: Be aware that you can get just a little set in your ways around seasonal traditions. This year, try something new! Even if it only involves buying a tree you can plant after the holidays rather than a cut tree, or using your grandmother’s tablecloth on the festive table rather than the one you’ve used for years, remember: Change is good: embrace it.

Gemini, May 22-June 20: Be sure to take time as often as possible to ground and center yourself so that you can be deeply present in the moment rather than flitting from thing to thing. The deepest and most meaningful experiences are often found in stillness.

Cancer, June 21-July 22: This year, do what you can to accept and love your sensitive self as fully as possible; cultivate a positive relationship with the image in your mirror no matter how many cups of eggnog or slices of mince pie you consume. Remember, the body is the home and sanctuary of the soul. And there‘s no place like home.

Leo, July 23- Aug 22: This year, you may want to try creating opportunities for others to shine as brightly as you do: try coaching a children’s choir, or getting a group together to put on a benefit performance for a worthy cause. When we encourage others to glow, the whole world grows a little brighter.

Virgo, Aug 23-Sept 22: Your attention to detail could get compulsive unless you take some time to deeply enjoy the pleasures of the season. You might want to read up on essential oils or herbs that are seasonal allies. The earth and all her gifts are sacred and give me comfort.

Libra, Sept 23-Oct 22: Wanting to be all things to all people could lead you into an exhausting round of social obligations unless you set time aside for your own peace of mind. Maintaining a personal sense of balance is my most important task. It is not my sole responsibility to create harmony in every social situation.

Scorpio, Oct 23-Nov 21: Your easily-offended nature will have many opportunities to take umbrage unless you detach and try not to take things so personally during the festive season. Find heart’s ease in the deeper spiritual meaning of the holidays.

Sagittarius, Nov 22-Dec 21: Be wary of spreading yourself so thin and being the sparkling light in so many people’s lives that you neglect your own fire. Rekindle your spirit’s flame in the soothing dark and silence.

Capricorn, Dec 22-Jan 19: If you feel you must work hard and harder during the holidays, please do yourself and your loved ones a favor and take a break. Simply being, not producing or doing, is my first priority.

Aquarius, Jan 20-Feb 18: Be sure to set aside enough quiet time with your nearest and dearest; use your imagination to invent meaningful activities to share with those you love. I can use my creativity in the service of deeper connection with my loved ones.

Pisces, Feb 19-March 20: Your empathy with the sufferings of others will simply bring everyone around you down unless you find ways to channel it helpfully. Find something you can do on a local level to reach out and be of service. I can share in human joys as well as human suffering.

the daily humorscopes for thursday, november 17th

the daily humorscope 

Thursday, November 17, 2011

 
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Today you will overhear people talking about you, and realize that you’re an incredible bore who nobody likes. Go to the library and ask the librarian for advice.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
You will go on a boat ride, and a deranged bunny will swim towards you in a threatening manner. Unfortunately, this episode will be caught on videotape by a tourist, and your dreams of a political career will be forever dashed.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Good day to learn a new trick for dealing with people who come by your home to try to sell you something. Open the door v..e..r..y slowly, and squint at them. Then resume sharpening a large kitchen knife, while they are talking at you.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
You will get through the day without too much trouble today. It would go even more smoothly, however, if you had bought that laser cannon when you had the chance.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Beware of short people.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
You will invent a cool machine that will automatically make over 800 different varieties of coffee drinks. Unfortunately, everyone will go back to drinking just plain coffee.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
You will read an oevre in a new genre. Actually, it will be an X-Men(tm) comic book, but you’ve never been one of those stuffy people who are unwilling to try new things.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
You will make several somewhat inadvisable impulse purchases today. Fortunately, you will be able to return all of them, except for the Hormel “100 Years Of SPAM!” decorative wall clock.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
You will develop the extremely rare “Perkin’s Disease”, and will start having a strange compulsion to shoot things with tranquilizer darts, or sell insurance. Plus, you will try to trick your friend, “Jim”, into wrestling a giant anaconda.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
You will find happiness. It will look a lot like tranquility, only a bit fluffier.
Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)
It will occur to you to wonder, what if Jesus had actually said “The geek shall inherit the earth”, but was just misquoted? Then you’ll think of Bill Gates. Then you’ll start to worry.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Someone you don’t like will make repeated attempts to talk to you today. The best way to handle this is to stuff extremely crunchy food in your mouth during each attempt, and then mumble “What?” while looking at something slightly over their left shoulder.

Your Horoscope Animal Allies

Your Horoscope Animal Allies

  • posted by Annie B. Bond

Adapted from Earth Magic, by Claire Nahmad (Inner Traditions, 1994).

Most of us know our birthstone (although I have never liked mine, preferring the one for January, go figure), but how many of us know the animals that are traditionally associated with our astrological sun sign?

Your horoscope’s power animals may surprise you! Find out what they are, right 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 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.

 

 

the daily humorscopes for tuesday, november 15th

the daily humorscope 

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

 
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Today you will become a digger. Dig, dig, dig. That’s all you’ll think of, for months. You will discover an amazingly large diamond, about 27 feet down, and will be fabulously rich after that. Not that you’ll give me any credit, of course. Ingrate!
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
The phrase “return your tray tables to the upright and locked position” will cycle endlessly through your mind, today. It’s not serious. (But you should probably consider cutting down on the honey-roasted peanuts.)
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Happy Frog Day!! Let’s hear it for our little amphibious friends!
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Someone will tell you today “Boy, what a girl goes through to send her brother through proctology school.” Despite being forwarned, you won’t have anything to say.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Today you will read a small booklet titled How To Make A Fortune in Frog Farming, which will change your life.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Today is an excellent day to wink slyly at people, just as they are turning away. When they look back, smile innocently.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Have you ever considered adopting a new life as a “mountain-person”? Living in the vast mountains and forests of Alaska, hewing an existence from the unforgiving wild Nature of our ancestors? Nope, me neither.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Good time to consider capitalizing on the wave of 70’s nostalgia that is sweeping the land. Why not try making shag carpeting? At least you should sit around in your beanbag chairs and discuss it.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
You will join the ranks of the hipster cognoscenti. It’ll be fun at first, but later you’ll start secretly craving casseroles, and it will eventually become such an intolerable pressure that you’ll abandon your pale, pierced friends with the clever haircuts and move to Minnesota.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
Someone will soon approach you with an idea. Stay well clear of it.
Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)
Today you will deliberately annoy people by standing too close to them when waiting in line. Tomorrow: standing just slightly too far away.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
You’ll have a brilliant idea, but nobody will take you seriously. You should be able to will them over with pure logic, however. There must be millions of bonsai enthusiasts out there – how many of them wouldn’t want an itsy bitsy chainsaw? Maybe if you start off with the little teensy shovel and wheelbarrow?

Power Animals for Your Sun Sign

Power Animals for Your Sun Sign

  • posted by Annie B. Bond

Inspired by Earth Magic, by Claire Nahmad (Inner Traditions, 1994).

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.

 

the daily humorscopes for Monday, November 14th

the daily humorscope

 

Monday, November 14, 2011

 
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
You will be hit on the head by a carton of yogurt today, which will not strike you as being the least bit funny at the time. Later, of course, you’ll all have a good laugh about it.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Good day to make a nice pot of gruel. Isn’t it strange, how difficult it is these days to find gruel on the menu at restaurants? Perhaps you should start your own restaurant (e.g. The Gruel Pot) to rectify that situation.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
A small packet containing 7 oddly-colored bean seeds will arrive in the mail today. There will be no return address, nor any indication of what they are. Only one way to find out…
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
You’ve been complaining too much, lately. You might find more to enjoy in your life by watching a documentary about a lot of people starving to death in miserable third-world slums. I know that always cheers me right up!
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
You will be intensely jealous of a rival today. Finally, you will realize that it isn’t doing you any good to be jealous, so you’ll switch over to envy.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Good time to invest in stock. (The canned kind, not the dry kind.)
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
It will turn out that all of your life up until now was just a peculiar dream, and that you are actually still only 2 years old. You will find this vaguely irritating.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Good day to wear overalls and discuss bean farming with retired people at a diner or family-style restaurant. Or at least, that’s a lot more fun than what you’d be doing otherwise.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
You will be forced to re-evaluate your boss’ IQ, when you discover that he is looking forward to the release of “Titanic II”.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
Remember: it usually helps convince everyone you are right, if you jump up and down and yell.
Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)
This week will find you explaining gender roles to the clueless. For example, men MUST continue to channel surf on the TV, no matter how interesting the show is that they stumble onto. Women must watch what shows up on the channel they’re watching, no matter how boring it is. It’s just how these things are done. Women commit and regret it. Men don’t commit and regret it. It’s in our genes. Some kind of adenine/guanine/trampoline chemical thingie.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
It will occur to you that there may be something behind the heroic and daring exploits of people in commercials for snack foods. You are absolutely right – in fact, snack foods can be dangerous if over-indulged in. I once wrestled a giant anaconda after downing a bag of Ranch flavored potato chips and a Hostess HoHo.

the daily humorscopes for saturday, november 12th

the daily humorscope 

Saturday, November 12, 2011

 
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
You will invent a new sort of optical illusion today, involving 6 straight lines, an assortment of blobs, and a picture of an iguana. Everyone will gasp in amazement.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Excellent day to dig a very big hole. If you pile the dirt up around the sides, and make huge “paw prints” around it, you can have some fun by phoning a TV station and telling them about the gigantic gopher you saw.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Today one or more close relations will pout. You will stoicly endure this, and will steadfastly refuse to relinquish control of the remote control.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Excellent day to slurp soup. Remember: if you’re going to do anything, do it well. Obviously, that includes slurping.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
You are at a turning point in your life. Turn left.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Nothing ventured, nothing gained, is the rule for now. In fact, “nothing” will play a very large part in your future.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Soon, through no fault of your own, you will catch someone underlining words in a library book. It’s just one of those signs, you know? Before the Apocalypse.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
You will soon accidentally discover why it is that so many things “taste like chicken.” It’s because they ARE chickens, in clever disguises.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Good day to start learning the violin. Interestingly, your neighbours will volunteer to pay for lessons. It’s selfless gestures like that which really help friendships blossom.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
Today you will be struck by the notion that “Life is like one of those little cars that the Shriners get to drive”. You have a mind of great depth and profundity.
Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)
You will unearth a small stone figurine, while digging in a garden. If you set it on your television and put a small bowl of fruit in front of it, those unsightly warts should clear up in a week or two.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
If you want someone to change, it’s often good to give them a painful option and a less painful option, and let them choose their own course. For example, “Do you want to pick up you own wet towel, dear, or would you like to have a live weasel stapled to your leg?”

Cosmic Calendar for November 11th

After the flurry of celestial excitement during the last 48 hours, it is likely that today ought to be more in the calm and reasonable astro-psychic category. For the most part, this is true — although this is the eleventh day of the eleventh month in the year 2011. Thus, if the number 11 seems to be extra prominent in your wheeling and dealing today, do not be too surprised. The Moon in Taurus squares Neptune in Aquarius (8:28AM PST) — suggesting that some temporary confusion may be creating a hazy, chaotic condition in society. This lunar aspect also starts a 3+ hour void uncertainty zone that lasts until 12:11PM PST when the Moon enters flexible and curious Gemini. Finish odds and ends during the lunar void time-period, but wait until the Moon’s entry into Gemini before starting new and bold ventures. Be more of a high-tech aficionado and computer wizard as the Moon makes a constructive, 60-degree rapport with revolutionary Uranus (2:08PM PST). Catch up on correspondence, educational and literary pursuits. During the 48 hours after any Full Moon, it is wise to keep sending out the illumination you have received to your fellow travelers on board Spaceship Earth. You may feel the need to protect your valuables and investments later on due to a fractious, 45-degree link-up between Vesta and Uranus (7:13PM PST). Research and investigative work are in the spotlight shortly thereafter when Saturn in Libra makes an inspirational, 72-degree tie to distant Pluto in Capricorn (7:35PM PST).

the daily humorscopes for friday, november 11th

the daily humorscope 

Friday, November 11, 2011

 
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
In a surprising twist, the failure of another large London-based bank will be blamed on you, today. C’est la vie, non?
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
You will be in a somewhat ornery mood when you go out to an Italian restaurant tonight. You will insist on chopsticks.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Bring extra. You’ll need it.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Your obsession with Lapsang Souchong tea takes a turn for the worse, today, as you begin secretly soaking your undergarments in it. Professional help is indicated.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Excellent day to be expansive and benevolent. It will make people worry.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Avoid friends who’ve had sudden personality changes, today. And always watch the skies.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
You will begin a spiritual journey. The karmic chaos which has surrounded you begins to settle into a new pattern. Also, you will become strangely fascinated by electric juicers.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
You’ve just finished something, but you’re starting to wonder if it would be better if you tried it another way. Forget it — that way, madness lies.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Everyone will stare at you like deer in headlights this week at the office. Actually, you will later decide that driving your car around inside the office may not be your best-ever idea.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
Someone will ask “How are you?” for the millionth time. You should celebrate the occasion by having a speech prepared – something embarassingly intimate is usually best. “Glad you asked, Bob. I’m having a darned tough time getting rid of these pesky genital warts, for one thing…”
Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)
Life is beginning to bet a bit stale, isn’t it? Whenever that happens to me, I concoct some sort of prune-related recipe and send it off to the food editor of the local daily. You might give that a try.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Today you will discover a troupe of gypsies hiding in your bathroom. They will leave when you ask them to, but you should expect a fair amount of grumbling.

Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, November 10th

We receive a welcome invitation to simplify our lives with today’s steady Taurus Full Moon at 3:16 pm EST. But we are still aware of conflicting forces that won’t likely be resolved by good intentions alone, since the Full Moon forms stressful aspects unruly Uranus and unyielding Pluto. We may experience a few surprises along the way, but things are likely to settle down tonight when energetic Mars is subdued by its shift into meticulous Virgo.

 

Aries Horoscope
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Your desire to experience pleasure today could make you lazy, especially if you think that your fantasies are out of reach. Although you might be content to dream about fun activities, you also realize that your window of opportunity is closing fast. Instead of accepting whatever comes your way now, decide what you want and pursue satisfaction while the odds are still in your favor.

Taurus Horoscope
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

Today’s Full Moon in your sensual sign puts you in touch with your feelings, even if they tug at you from different directions. Typically, you prefer being sure about what you are doing, but you’re willing to tolerate a bit more uncertainty now. Even if your current circumstances are topsy-turvy, you can still rely on your inner compass to guide you through the day.

Gemini Horoscope
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

Everything seems less complicated than it actually is today, and you may not realize the complexities that are hiding beneath the surface. The placid Taurus Full Moon agitates your 12th House of Secrets, reminding you to keep your concerns to yourself. Thankfully, you’re able to handle yourself well in the tricky cosmic currents. Remember, your goal is to maintain balance, rather than to reach a specific destination.

Cancer Horoscope
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

You may think that your friends or colleagues are acting in a stubborn manner and coaxing you to step outside of your comfort zone when the Full Moon illuminates your 11th House of Teamwork. Even if you resist at first, you’ll ultimately relinquish control to the tides of change. Once you accept that you can’t prevent inevitable change, your worries can transform into exhilaration, removing the barriers between you and the rest of the group.

Leo Horoscope
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

Impulsive Mars is spending his last day in your fixed sign, and you want to squeeze every last drop of excitement out of whatever’s happening. However, you can be quite stubborn as the bullheaded Taurus Full Moon illuminates your public 10th house. Unfortunately, circumstances will still require you to change to your plan. Thankfully, your tension can be alleviated by discussing your dilemma with someone you trust.

Virgo Horoscope
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Someone may be withholding information from you, leading you to make a commitment based on incomplete data. Needless to say, you could be very upset when you learn the truth. Even if your plans don’t unfold according to your expectations, it’s not wise to take your frustrations out on anyone else. Rather than concentrating on what went wrong, save the day by focusing on the possibilities that still lay ahead.

Libra Horoscope
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

It isn’t easy to unwind today because a simple financial decision can escalate into a crisis that involves a close friend or business partner. But your attempts to fix the problem only make it worse as the Full Moon in your 8th House of Shared Resources encourages you to take responsibility for a choice that’s not really yours to make. Fortunately, a strategy based on cooperation, rather than control, should help to restore the peace.

Scorpio Horoscope
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Today’s Full Moon spotlights your 7th House of Partners, emphasizing your professional and personal relationships. However, stressful lunar aspects can turn a little misunderstanding into a major disagreement. Instead of going out of your way to drive home your point, change your tactics and do whatever you can to get along with others. Solutions will begin to flow once the erratic emotional energy has settled.

Sagittarius Horoscope
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

The hectic pace of your day can wear you out with so many demands at work that require your immediate attention. However, reacting quickly isn’t as useful as you think, since you could waste a lot of energy by heading off in a wrong direction. If you want to do well, slow down and be sure you stay on track or you’ll just end up spinning your wheels without accomplishing what you set out to do.

Capricorn Horoscope
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

The pragmatic Taurus Full Moon fills your 5th House of Play, reminding you to enjoy yourself while doing your chores. However, it’s easy to misread a situation on the job today, sending you on a tiring wild goose chase. But even if your plan is unsuccessful, don’t blame anyone else. Arguments don’t increase your productivity, and only generate bad feelings. Taking the pressure off of others makes the best of the stressful situation.

Aquarius Horoscope
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Hot-tempered Mars in your 7th House of Others encourages you to express your feelings, but a conversation about an important subject might not go as smoothly as you prefer. Although you may have specific goals, someone else has a very different agenda for you now. Instead of fighting over unimportant details, be willing to find common ground. A group of like-minded people can accomplish a lot more now than a lone ranger.

Pisces Horoscope
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

The rest of the world appears to be speeding up, yet your wise strategy is to take several deep breaths and slow down. Today’s steadfast Taurus Full Moon highlights your 3rd House of Communication, infusing your words with common sense. Although an unexpected change of plans could be upsetting at first, hold on to your dreams of the best possible outcome. Your consistent affirmations will go a long way toward improving your day.

Cosmic Calendar for Thursday, November 10th

This is a good point in this calendar to remind you that celestial alignments and events on one day don’t necessarily disappear the day after. Therefore, yesterday’s Neptune station is very much a reality today as well. It is just that a powerful Full Moon (activating 19 degrees of Scorpio and Taurus at 12:17PM PST) and the direct station of Chiron at 1 degree of Pisces (3:15PM PST) are now the main astrological happenings spreading their influences throughout humanity. Individual and group meditations are advised in and around the time-period of the Full Moon. Send out your healing thoughts and prayers to dear ones, friends, associates, and the kingdoms of nature. Since the Sun parallels Ceres (12:59PM PST) an extra note of nurturance and maternal care is being expressed throughout our social interactions. Meanwhile, the comet-like celestial body Chiron – that has been in retrograde motion since June 8 – stops from our vantage point and begins forward motion at 1 degree of Pisces (3:15PM PST). [Chiron stays forward until June 11, 2012 when it will shift into retrograde motion again at 10 degrees of Pisces.] All Chiron themes – the maverick, the wounded healer, the shaman, keys that open doors to higher consciousness, bridge-building between the spiritual and material planes, twilight zones of strange awareness, holistic healing and alternative medicine, herbalism and folk medicine, catalysts, shape-shifting and oracles – are reinforced throughout the day. Another major cosmic shift concerns Mars entering Virgo (8:16PM PST) for an extended stay until July 3, 2012 due to the red planet’s eventual retrograde cycle from January 23, 2012 to April 13, 2012. Mars in the sixth sign of the zodiac places an emphasis on being more organized, orderly in your approach to work and business, and striving to be an efficiency master at your residence or on the job.

New Moon Report for Nov. 10 – Full Moon in Taurus

 

 

 Full Moon in Taurus

Thursday, November 10, 12:16 pm PST, 3:16 pm EST

The placid Taurus Moon contrasts with the opposing Sun in Scorpio’s impulse to examine every act and question every motive. Stubborn standoffs between those who prefer things the way they are and those who need to turn the world upside down force us to examine our values. Of course, neither way of operating is appropriate all the time, so instead of locking into fixed positions, it’s wiser to recognize where to hold on and where to let go. Financial issues are likely to be emphasized as we seek ways to appreciate what we have (Taurus) while honoring our hunger for change (Scorpio).

the daily humorscopes for Thursday, November 10

the daily humorscopes 

Thursday, November 10, 2011

 
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Today someone sitting near you will make repeated nasal sounds that will eventually drive you screaming from the room. Try to avoid attacking them with a box of kleenex upon re-entering the room.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Today you will realize that it seems quite impossible to make any sense out of life, especially when you consider what life must be like in Nebraska.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
A very pale young woman weilding a broadsword will approach you today to ask if you’d like your carnations pruned. Be nice and say yes. Reincarnation is tough on some people.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Excellent day to walk around wearing a white lab coat and carrying a clipboard.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Later this week you’ll feel much like Scarlet O’Hara did, when she said, “I’ll never be hungry again!”
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
A swarm of rats will sneak up on you, and you will be suddenly engulfed in a squeaking, biting, torrent of rabid vermin. Oops! No, ha ha, looks like I forgot about the influence of Venus, didn’t I? Sorry. Hmmm. Ok…actually, today you will have pizza.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
You will get one of those pre-mixed salads in a new high-tech bag that “breathes”. Or, in this case, wheezes.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
During a walk in the woods, you will spot Mick Jagger. He will be gathering moss. You will find that strangely disturbing.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Beware the Ides of March. Also, if you have a friend named “Brutus”, it might behoove you to be a trifle more selective…
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
It’s time to stop beating around the bush. Move on to beating around the ornamental shrubbery.
Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)
You’ve been finding that the best-laid plans of mice and men often go astray. Or is that awry? Awiggly? It’s something along those lines. Anyway, the thing to do is to fire your mice.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
This might be a good time to decide what you want to be when you actually do grow up. I’m guessing that you’d be best off as either a yodeling oceanographer, or possibly a bovine pathologist.

Cosmic Calendar for Wednesday, November 9th

Every month when the Moon unites with giant Jupiter (7:21AM PST), this specific lunar conjunction (right now in earthy Taurus) can represent the highlight of the day as well as the most important cosmic happening. Not so today. Some 3+ hours after this increase in euphoria and positive thinking, far-out Neptune at 29 degrees of Aquarius grabs center stage by ceasing its recent retrograde motion and making a direct station (10:55AM PST). [Neptune remains in forward motion until June 4, 2012 when it once again reverses gears at 4 degrees of Pisces.] While our modern calculations for planetary placements in the zodiac give out a precise time for the pausing in space of Neptune, the reality is that Neptune’s major themes are active all day long. When Neptune is positive in its influence, we are immersed in spiritual insights, revelatory dreams, astounding visions of the future or other dimensions of consciousness – plus marvelous explorations in the fine and graphic arts, music, dance, theater, poetry, film and photography. Neptune can also equate with activity in and around waterways, and regarding oceanic and sea life. On the shadow side, Neptune correlates with addictive behavior, feelings of martyrdom and sacrifice as well as a rising tide of confusion, chaos and uncertainty. The practicality and business-like approach of lunar Taurus goes against the grain of the bulk of Neptunian archetypes. Primary partnerships may receive a boost this evening as Juno in Scorpio makes a supportive, 60-degree rapport with Pluto in Capricorn (10:08PM PST). Be prepared for a new wave of inspiration seeking entrance into the minds of human souls as tomorrow brings a potent Full Moon (12:17PM PST on Thursday) and the direct station of Chiron in Pisces (3:15PM PST on Thursday).

the daily humorscopes for wednesday,november 9th

the daily humorscope 

Wednesday, November 09, 2011

 
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Good day to appreciate the beauty and wonder of life, and to see how far you can spit. Other people may find that incongrous, but you’ll see the inner truth, and it will set you free.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
You will be driven into a panic today by the thought that you will live to see music by Oingo Boingo referred to as “classic” rock. Believe me, that’s not nearly as strange as clothing trends will be, such as the “big elbow” look.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Today you will develop a type of rubber overshoe that looks like dinosaur’s feet. They will become wildly popular, after your appearance on the Letterman show.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Today you will rush around in a tizzy. It will be sort of fun, actually, since the tizzy handles well, and has more than enough power to make an exciting ride.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
A friend will ask your advice on a technical matter. If you answer, you’ll be blamed. Pretend you don’t know anything about it.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Today you will receive a gift horse. Unfortunately, it will have a really horrendous case of gingivitis.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
E-coli. It’s what’s for dinner!
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Dorothy Parker once said “if you can’t say anything nice, come sit next to me”. Today that will be strangely relevant to your own situation.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
You may have to share a hotel room with a business colleague, to save travel expenses. Here’s a tip to keep them from talking all night: bring along a teddy bear, and punch it really hard in the head a few times at bedtime, screaming “Shut up, Mr. Teddy! Shut up!”.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
Avoid friends who’ve had sudden personality changes, today. And always watch the skies.
Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)
Good time to become involved in a secret plot to overthrow someone or something. Personally, I think your best bet is to start small. You can pick up some tips in “Overthrowing Things For Fun And Profit” by Kwan No, M.D., Ph.D.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
You find that after all these years, you are finally beginning to conquer your fears. You will find that oddly frightening.

the daily humorscopes for tuesday, november 8th

the daily humorscope

 

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

 
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Everyone around you will develop a strange fascination with Vlad The Impaler. This could be bad news.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
A man with a mystical yet somehow tortured expression will stop you on the street, today, and ask you for a name brand of prepared mustard. If you carry a jar with you, and surprise him, you will make his life seem worthwhile.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
The bad news is, you’re competing for that new job with a Hindu goddess. The good news is, if you think YOU have trouble figuring out what to do with your hands during an interview…
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Good day to get lots of water in plastic bottles, and shore up your other earthquake preparations. Nothing to worry about, I’m sure. Well, actually, maybe just a little to worry about.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Today you’ll suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, and believe me, that’ll hurt.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
In a stroke of pure marketing genius, you will start a company to sell fresh-roasted peanut butter door-to-door. Your sales people may find the peanut costumes a bit uncomfortable, at first, however.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Between now and the vernal equinox, trust anyone with freckles. After that, trust no one.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
You will be hired as a cook/housekeeper for 7 extremely short gentlemen, who all live together. Stay away from apples, for a while.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Today you will find that you can make an incredibly silly sound, and will spend the entire day making it, and then laughing.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
Beware! Someone is about to come give you a hug.
Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)
So, you’ve decided to have children. Congratulations! You, er, do know that giving birth has been somewhat unfavorably compared to pushing a flaming log through your nostril? Just thought I’d mention that.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
A lot of people still do “spring cleaning”, but only a few families have preserved the tradition of “fall dirtying”. Fortunately for you, your father always insists the old ways are better, and you’ll get to have some fun.

the daily humorscopes for monday, november 7th

the daily humorscope

 

Monday, November 07, 2011

 
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Today you will meet Klive Dinky, the proprietor of Klive Dinky’s Tropical Dream Vacation, and Spa Salon. He will turn out to be much shorter than you ever imagined.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Good day to have some fun with fake fur and spirit gum. Now you can see what chest hair would really be like, or go for the “Madonna” look. Or you can simply opt for hairy palms — that’s always fun.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
You will be walking along today when you overhear someone making a snide remark about you, drawing an unflattering comparison between your personality, and landfill. A snappy reply will occur to you, sometime late next week.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Excellent day for standing barefoot on the lawn and wiggling your toes. Under no circumstance should you stand barefoot on the lawn and wiggle your nose. It simply isn’t done.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
If you act now, you could be the first on your block to have an actual moat and a working drawbridge. Something to consider.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Today you will make the bold move from fidgeting to twiddling. Just please be careful.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Good day to learn to play the tuba.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
It’s time to tell your friend to quit wearing that rediculous goatee. Why not recommend a sheepee, instead?
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Today you’ll go buy a white jacket, and start working towards your dream: the resurgence of Disco! And you’ll be successful, too! Yes, over the course of your life, you’ll get literally several people interested.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
You are about to invent a night light in the shape of a chess piece, which you will name the “Nighty Knight”. You should be ashamed of yourself.
Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)
Today you’ll suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, and believe me, that’ll hurt.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
You will walk into a door frame today, and people will smirk. Remember though, they’re smirking with you, not at you.

the daily humorscopes for sunday, november 6th

the daily humorscope 

Sunday, November 06, 2011

 
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Good day to examine your cuticles. If you do that studiously enough, I’m quite sure nobody will realize you’re not paying any attention.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Beware of bubonic plague today. Other than that, things will be fairly normal.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Uh oh. The cows have come home, and the fat lady is about to sing. Better come up with some new excuses, quick! You can do that while you’re coping with the unpleasant result of the cows coming home.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Excellent day to just walk down the street, going “Doo wah ditty, ditty dum ditty doo.” I’d stop short of taking a walk on the wild side, though.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
You’ll get your big break today! Try not to blow it. And stand up straight – shoulders back! That’s better.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Excellent day to refer to everyone as “Doctor”. This will make them grin, and they’ll forget all about that favor they were going to ask of you.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Someone will tell you today “Boy, what a girl goes through to send her brother through proctology school.” Despite being forewarned, you won’t have anything to say.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Tomorrow is a good day to wear your lucky Rocket ship underwear. Try not to leap into rooms while shouting “Hark!” however.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
What fun! You’ll be called in to a special meeting at work soon, where someone will have a “pink slip”. Sounds like party attire to me!
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
Today you’ll become incensed at the thought that you missed out on all the fun during the 60’s and 70’s, and will change your name to “Sunflower” in protest.
Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)
Good day to go on a voyage of self-discovery. Try to be back in time for dinner, though.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
While attempting to stifle a yawn today, you will accidentally make a loud “smooching” sound. Try bringing out your pager, and saying “these new models sure have some interesting sound options, don’t they?” I find that works well with several other forms of involuntary noises, as well.

the daily humorscopes for saturday, november 5th

the daily humorscope 

Saturday, November 05, 2011

 
 
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
An old flame will call today, and invite you to lunch. It’s actually a trick to try to get you involved with AmWay. Also, check page 5 of the newspaper for something you’ve been waiting for.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
You have exactly as much chance of having a decent day as you have of developing amazing telekinetic abilities that let you secretly give innocent passers-by a wedgie. Stay home. Breathe normally.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Someone will soon approach you with an idea. Stay well clear of it.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Itchy nose day, again. Just be glad you don’t have to wear a spacesuit!
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Today you’ll suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, and believe me, that’ll hurt.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Let the golden sun of happiness burn away your inner fog of disgruntlement. Remember: gruntled people are more fun!
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
You will have more psychotronic energy today than usual. I recommend that you direct it towards the fridge. There’s something alive in there.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
As a joke, you will hold up a certain air freshener in a bank, today, and announce “this is a Stick Up!”. Later, you’ll have time to reflect upon the regrettable fact that law enforcement officials are sadly lacking in a sense of humor.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Good day to make a call from a pay-phone in a busy place, and say (in a loud voice) “You dumped the body WHERE?”.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
What goes around will come around, today. Metaphorically speaking, that is.
Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)
Today is a good day to crash through the underbrush, making loud snorting sounds. Beware of poachers, however.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
It’s about time you learned some more recipes dealing with zucchini. Lots and lots of zucchini. You’ll need one of those new Martha Stewart “Kitchen Shovels”, I’m afraid. The good news is, you’ll find several nice zucchini recipes in my new cookbook “Recipes For Disaster” (the sequel to “Another Fine Mess”).