Tropical Astrology is the old astrological division of the sky. When the Zodiac was invented, the position of the constellations were written down. But since then, the whole Zodiac has shifted almost a whole sign due to the Precession, so whoever was once born a Virgo, is now probably born a Leo – with the personality changes that come with it. Tropical Astrology ignores this, and keeps using the old tables – which have nothing to do with where the planets actually are in the sky.
Sidereal Astrology acknowledges the problem with the shifting signs, but digs itself deeper into the ludicrous: The more sidereal astrologers try to follow the real division of the sky, the more they are distancing themselves from the old wisdom. Sidereal astrologers cannot claim to build on ancient knowledge, but have to change the signs and characteristics over time. They are in turn making the whole concept of Astrology invalid. The real astronomical signs are a few days off from the Sidereal system by now – so not even Sidereal Astrology is using the correct star signs.
Sidereal astrology uses the actual constellation in which the sun is located at the moment of birth as its basis; tropical astrology uses a 30-degree sector of the zodiac as its basis. Tropical astrology is the most popular form and it assigns its readings based on the time of the year, while generally ignoring the positions of the sun and constellations relative to each other. Sidereal astrology is used by a minority of astrologers and bases its readings on the constellations near the sun at the time of birth.
The difference between all of this and Magi Astrology is that Magi Astrology uses the Declinations (relative height of the planet to the Equator) as well as Helio Centric Charts. First the Declinations – these have nothing at all to do with the signs and are not effected by the constellation debate. Second HelioCentric Charts – these use the SUN as the center of the Chart. 99% of Astrology uses GEO centric charts – with the Earth at the center. This is useful, but FAR from the whole picture. Also, the Helio Centric charts have their own version of Declinations. In the end, standard Astrology is only looking at a MAXIMUM of 25% of the information. Without special Software there is no way to see the rest. This is what is different about a reading with me, I look at all 4 dimensions – as well as the standard Astrology.
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The Question is this: Is there anything to the Zodiac compatibility guides for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces? Can Astrology help us find a soul mate?
So is there anything to zodiac compatibility. Does your astrological sign really have anything to do with who your ideal mate is. Or who can be the best friend for you. Is there a reason why some siblings are rivals for life, while others are as close as twins.
Consider the writer, who is a Virgo, although an atypical Virgo (we think). Her sister is a Capricorn, and according to the astrology experts, we should be in tune with Capricorns. And in fact, the writer and her sister and quite literally opposite sides of the same coin. We have the same dreams! And we know when the other is in trouble of some kind. We will call each other at odd times, only to discover that the other was in trouble, or needed help or advice or counsel. We don’t know it consciously, but it just works out that way.
Then there was her husband, or ex-husband, to be more exact. He was a Libra and perhaps we should have done some research into astrology before we got married. In one article we read, under Libra, it said “No chance”. How true, how true!
So should you make the decision about your life partner based on astrology. Well, it doesn’t hurt to do some dispassionate examination before taking such a big step. While you might not want to reject someone on the basis of his birth date, a good horoscope CAN help you out with some clues to his or her nature that you might not pick up on all by yourself. And when they do something that completely mystifies you, perhaps a little basic knowledge of astrology will help you decipher what’s going on and help you communicate better. And that’s never a bad thing, no matter what resource you’re using for better communication.
In other words, you need to look at the whole picture. You are more than just your sun Sign, and to really see if there is compatibility or soul-mate connections through the zodiac you need to look at your CHART SYNASTRY in an ASTROLOGY READING or SOUL MATE ASTROLOGY REPORT. This will really give you the whole picture, just knowing about Aries, Taurus Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces isn’t enough.
Steamy Stars
by Aura Wright.
www.AstrologyChick.com
July 15-21 2010
HOTTEST DATE NIGHT – the 15th – take your sweetheart out and have a nice dinner. After that this week just plain get’s weird and unless you like things kinky, keep your personal time, private.
Aries
Things are getting stirred up for you as you feel the heat of cross-dressing Uranus moving into your neighborhood. If you secretly like it, I won’t tell anyone. But don’t blame me if your normal routines come tumbling down when secret sauciness gets noticed.
Taurus
Your long-distance fantasy might become more real to you this week. As they say, be careful what you wish for – a flirtation from afar is nice and safe and non-threatening but will you be ready when they call your bluff? After that, are you prepared to face a reality that isn’t as glossy and airbrushed as the brochure?
Gemini
Some people like to be bossed around in bed – that’s why your local Dominatrix has a job. Perhaps you are trying to take over her territory? You’re sure doing a good job of the bossing around part – just add 6 inch lace-up thigh high stiletto boots and you’re all set for a new career.
Cancer
You might want to spend the weekend hiding from your stalker. May I suggest you head for Nepal, New Delhi or somewhere equally unappealing to the sexually obsessive types. Unless of course, it is YOU who enjoys a sexual obsession now and then, in this case, I suggest you go straight to Hollywood – they’re waiting for you.
Leo
Don’t get blindsided by someone’s uncharted sexuality. A flirtation is all well and good, just be careful not to take it so seriously when you have no idea where they are coming from. Don’t assume that someone else has the same sexual ideas that you do.
Virgo
If your lover becomes too expensive, then it’s time to come up with some new strategy to either make your cash go farther, or get a less expensive social life. I hear there’s a pretty hot social scene at Wal-Mart in isle 5 on a Friday night. Just watch out for the ‘made in Taiwan’ label.
Libra
You know those tunes that the DJ was spinning at the local hot spot? Well they were actually warning bells. Take this week to have one last dance in the rain, before you step to one side and avoid a scene. Maybe you’ll meet someone cute as you watch the drama unfold.
Scorpio
Longing and passion are often closely tied together. Fortunately for you, you are capable of subverting both until they reach the point when you just can’t contain them any more. There is something percolating beneath the surface that you may not yet be aware of, but when it rises to the surface – watch out! Sizzle and pop!
Sagittarius
Sure, fine, ok, great, no problem! These are a few of your favorite phrases. This makes you very popular with the ‘use em then lose them’ crowd, which isn’t good for your morale. I suggest you get a little more discerning about who you share your (sexual) favors with. Appreciation should be a prerequisite.
Capricorn
Be prepared for all your ideas about someone to be overthrown. That light flirtation is likely to blow you out of the water and put a ring on your finger overnight. On the other hand, the iron-clad romance you thought you could take to the bank ends before you can say, “Do you know where I put my underwear?”
Aquarius
Someone’s got their panties in a bunch, and not in a flirtatious way. This battle has gone way past the point of being sexy. Now what are you going to do? Well, like I always say, ‘If you can’t charm ‘em, disarmarm ‘em with lipstick and lingerie. Time to break out the heavy artillery.
Pisces
There’s no use fighting over who makes the best lingerie – Fredericks of Hollywood or Victoria’s Secret. Like the butchers shop, they are all venues for displaying padded meat. It doesn’t really matter which one you choose, all of it floats in a hot tub.
Steamy Stars
by Aura Wright.
www.AstrologyChick.com
July 8-14 2010 The Solar Eclipse on the 11th makes for a week of disappearances. It’s human nature to want what we can’t have – so when a romantic interest makes themselves scarce, it often leads to nostalgia or obsession. Now is the time to either let go for good or reunite with passion.
HOTTEST DATE NIGHT – The 11th, but be prepared for things to NOT go as expected. If you prefer more stability with your romance, then opt to wait until after the 12th to stir the romantic fires.
Aries
Is it better to have loved and lost or is it better to hold out for something that isn’t second rate? Try to remember that true love isn’t so smooth that it bores you. And passion isn’t so hot that it burns you. There’s a middle ground my dear, halfway between a yawn-a-thon and a blistering scorch-fest.
Taurus
We’ve all got baggage, but it doesn’t always serve us. If you can resolve the past then you have the hope of being able to move on (and past) whatever has held you back. It’s time to let go, or else you’re in danger of becoming that person that drowns after the plane crash because they were trying to rescue their Luis Vuitton luggage.
Gemini
Hmm, the object of your obsession is not an easy nut to crack. Is it the thrill of the chase you are after, or something real? If it is real, it will stick, otherwise it will melt like an ice-cube in the sun, leaving behind nothing but a mirage in the desert – also known as Las Vegas.
Cancer
YOU are on someone’s mind. Someone you left in the dust. I guess you need to decide if they’ve been punished enough yet, or if you need to break out your whips and chains and call them ‘slave’ in your most demanding dominatrix/dominator tone of voice. This game will go on as long as you let it.
Leo
Loss, longing, nostalgia. These are all emotions you flatly refuse to acknowledge. This is why you are feeling sapped of energy and exhausted. If you just ‘fess up and admit that you are still carrying a torch for that special someone, your energy will return and you’ll know exactly what you need to do. Knowing what you want at least gives you the jump on the competition.
Virgo
If you’re feeling like the last girl at the dance without a partner, don’t. Before you give up on love and romance once and for all, put a better spin on it. Maybe all you need is a night out with your pals dressed like an 80′s hair band and singing bad Karaoke.
Libra
You can’t possibly be content to be an appendage in someone else’s life can you? It’s time to break loose and listen to your own drummer – no matter how spastic he may be. You get to breakdance to your own personal truth. You’ll start a trend.
Scorpio
The difference between a spiritual revelation and religion is the chemicals involved. Your brain is a pharmacy, and anything that is compulsive or hypnotic leads to dependency. Your soul is calling for freedom – break free and fly like the phoenix. Then build a bonfire and dance around it in the moonlight as you burn the chains to the past.
Sagittarius
You can’t control this one, you’ll have to just let go. Release. Emptiness. Void. Rebirth and finally Renewal. Like a clean chalkboard, the writing of the next chapter is up to you. The good news is that if you really did clean that chalkboard, then anything and everything (and everyone) is possible.
Capricorn
Someone is playing ‘hide the cheese’ and it’s not you. This leaves you feeling confused and unclear where you stand in a relationship. Here’s a hint: if you can’t get a clear understanding before you hand over your heart, then hand over the cheese instead.
Aquarius
You can no longer take your ‘routines’ for granted, someone is creating a disruption and there’s not a lot you can do about – besides giving them a swift kick to the shins. Since social custom removes that option, maybe you should try courting their competition?
Pisces
If you focus too intensely on a lover, child or creative project you are bound to drive them away. There’s certainly something to be said for unavailability. It sounds like a game, until the moment when the chaser and the chasee get all caught up in each others charms – then it all seems worth it.
Steamy Stars
by Aura Wright.
www.AstrologyChick.com
July 1-7 2010 If you’re looking for some 4th of July fireworks, this week – you’ll get em. A love bandit is on the loose, so keep your eye on those you are committed to. Unless, of course, YOU are looking to commit some late-night love crimes. In that case, whip out your box of sparklers and a pair of hot-pants. It’s all star spangled bras and panties after that.
HOTTEST DATE NIGHT – The 4th is filled with enough whiz-bang to carry you through the rest of the week, or several for that matter. Keep a fire-hydrant handy.
Aries
You are torn between impulse and neatness this week. It’s no fun to tear that hottie’s shirt off when all you can do is worry about how to mend the mess afterwards. My suggestion is to rent a hotel room, buy a costume and leave the clean-up to maid-service.
Taurus
Someone wants to shower you with compliments, kisses and rose-petals this week. Are you willing to accept it? The question in your mind, is the age old, ‘Yeah, but will you respect me in the morning?’ The answer of course is – only if they respected you in the first
place.
Gemini
You may go against your better judgement and blurt out some heated words of passion when everyone (including you) least expects it. That’s what you get for keeping them down for too long. When you repress that bubbling vat of passion – it just explodes to the surface with greater force.
Cancer
Your uneasiness about a new passion or relationship can be put to rest by focusing on the mundane details of life. Clean the house, garden, organize the sock drawer, whatever it takes to keep your mind off the anxiety of emotion. Once you ease your own nerves, you’ll be surprised at how fast the other half of your obsession comes a callin’.
Leo
Dressing up and yelling like Tarzan will certainly get you noticed. I’m not sure it will get you laid, but it will definitely get you noticed. Attention for it’s own sake can be a good time, but sooner or later, someone will come along who’s opinion you value, and then you’ll re-evaluate your strategy.
Virgo
You have a definite case of ‘antsy pants’ this week. This is not to be confused with ‘pansy pants’. One causes you to hurl yourself towards a challenge and the other causes you to run and hide inside the nearest ice-cream parlor. Only those who take risks get the big payoff.
Libra
If you make it a habit to let others fight a battle for you, pretty soon you will find that you no longer have the ability to do it yourself. The same is true for love, if you’re farming out your sentiments (to Hallmark or Harlequin) pretty soon you’ll find your own skills getting weak. Speak from the heart, it’s the only thing that matters.
Scorpio
Like a swashbuckling cavalier you can win the heart of any maiden with your deft moves and ballooning pantaloons. Well, keep a handle on the ballooning part, lest you turn your seduction into a comedy, at your expense. Well, maybe that’s not such a bad idea, humor is the lost erogenous zone.
Sagittarius
When pressures mount, you need a good, um, release. This is one week where you have that feeling, again, and again, and again… I hope your partner has a lot of stamina, ’cause they will have a hard time keeping up. You must be in training for the sextathalon.
Capricorn
Even if it gives you a sexual thrill, please avoid being your own proctologist. There is only so much focus on the southern region of your life experience that anyone else can handle. Analysis and obsession are best saved for the freudian couch. In the meantime use your own couch for more savory pleasures.
Aquarius
To do battle over an intangible ideal may give you great pleasure, but most other people get a headache from it. And that’s not sexy. You will improve your seduction skills by about 100,000% when you let go of the ideological rants and instead talk about moonlight and constellations.
Pisces
If you are pining over a love that’s lost, try to keep a good perspective. You’ve gotta have both the practical AND the romantic side of love for it to last. Too much focus on just the flowery speeches and rose-petals are nice, but don’t count for much if you’re sleeping on the sidewalk.
Steamy Stars
by Aura Wright.
www.AstrologyChick.com
June 24-30- 2010 This week the Eclipse reveals some hidden or secret matter – perhaps a crush you’ve been keeping to yourself? There is a sudden need to push forward with something and navigate the pitfalls of leadership. In your relationships, this is best arranged by giving each ‘leader’ their own terrain and making them King/Queen of the realm.
HOTTEST DATE NIGHT – Wait until the 27th to make your romantic dreams into reality or reveal your feelings for someone special. Once the Eclipse is over, sharing feelings is much gentler and smoother.
Aries
You know what you want, but getting it will take some navigation of choppy waters. Sailers avoid too much wind – and you should too right now. Too many words will only get in the way, it’s the actions you take now that prove what is truly in your heart.
Taurus
Are you valuing yourself enough? Even if your loved one, is overlooking you, it is ULTRA important for you to lead the way by example and showing what you are made of. The more we minimize ourselves to get what we think we need, the less likely we are to get it. Sometimes we need to take matters – sexual or otherwise – into our own hands!
Gemini
It’s time to examine loyalties, yours and everyone else’s. Weak loyalties create danger, strong ones – power. The most powerful relationship you have is the one where you share a loyalty to a shared principle or way of doing things, together you can achieve physical and spiritual bliss.
Cancer
Leading through inspiration brings people close to you and binds them to you like glue. This helps you to create that, ‘to the grave and beyond’ level of commitment that you crave. Give other people what they need and their stamina will go on and on – it won’t need to be coerced.
Leo
It takes courage to see something through to it’s conclusion. By doing so, you recharge your hearts batteries, expand your circle of family and embrace the passion and achievement of life. There’s no better way to ignite the bedroom fires either – uncomfortable leads to sexy.
Virgo
The idea of something is far different that it’s reality. We’ve all wanted that shiny, sparkly object/person of desire, only to find that it wasn’t all that once the package was unwrapped. The trick is to find what you need wrapped in desirable packaging, then you will enjoy the treat as much as the unwrapping.
Libra
You have the choice between real love vs. the image of love. No matter how glitzy and glamorous the neon signs are that advertise the muddy puddle, it will never be the well. You will constantly crave, and never be satisfied until you find the well. Once you do, love AND passion will bloom.
Scorpio
A passion could ignite suddenly and unexpectedly in a group or other social setting. Be aware that there are challenges or unfinished business lurking beneath the surface. The key is to keep the passion, kill the problems and shoot from the hip – which should be no problem for you.
Sagittarius
Unsteady new growth is taking place right now, so you feel a bit wobbly – in love, in life. go easy, take it slowly and get your strength and confidence up before you attempt any bedroom gymnastics! Over time you will get where you want to go, but take it easy.
Capricorn
Details, details, details. It’s where genius lives, but it’s also where love sizzles or fizzles. Take the time to concentrate and you will be able to handle all the little stuff – which frees your mind up to enjoy the big stuff – like a romantic evening of candlelight and soft music.
Aquarius
Hearding cats isn’t so hot for your sex – life. It’s frustrating and time-consuming to chase down those little guys and then they refuse to stay in formation once you do. Maybe it’s time to think through a new strategy and approach things in a way that frees your time (and your mind) enough to focus on your lover instead.
Pisces
Letting go of an old life is painful and difficult – even if it’s a good change. What you need now is to release negative emotions, and get yourself clear, centered and calm on the deepest levels. It is this same depth that will lead you straight to the deepest level of satisfaction in the coming months.
Steamy Stars
by Aura Wright.
www.AstrologyChick.com
June 17-23 2010
Eclipse timing has set in and we are under the spell of Moon for the upcoming Lunar Eclipse on the 26th. The deepest passions are ignited – both good and bad. Intense emotion and dramatic change is highlighted and relationships are full of turmoil. This is one of the most intense Eclipses in history – so be prepared to have your foundations shaken.
HOTTEST DATE NIGHT – Unless you are looking for a relationship that will rock your world into little tiny pieces, this is not a good week for starting romance, fixing romance or re-uniting with loved ones. The best we can do this week is to hold on to what we have and appreciate it. Take the time to remember and give love to all the people who are in your world.
Aries
Things may never be the same again. There is a forced ending taking place now, as a situation passes the point of being tolerable. Passion has reached it’s peak as some situation or relationship has come to the end of the line. Do whatever it takes to preserve your calm.
Taurus
You are in the popular majority, but something is going on that is too emotional to make sense of, or talk out realistically. Your best move is to take refuge, head for shelter. Sometimes passion is ignited and love preserved by remaining calm and centered whatever it takes – even if that means making yourself more unavailable and therefore more desirable.
Gemini
Chasing after someone to get your problems heard won’t do you any good. They are focused on something else – or someone else. There are more pressing concerns right now, in the meantime, use your popularity and group contacts to smooth things over and give a massage to your loved one.
Cancer
To say that you are charged up is an understatement. Relationship potential has you starry-eyed, while tensions in another area threaten to overwhelm you. You wanted heat, but this is ridiculous! Take a break, and sweat it out in a solitary way by mowing the lawn or sitting in a sauna.
Leo
Playing both sides against each other, or a love triangle has gotten out of hand. Something or someone will need to leave the situation this week. Oh, yeah, we like the heat to a point, but once we get our eyebrows singed off, it’s a different story altogether.
Virgo
Does it work to have a relationship by committee? There are so many points-of-view going on here that it’s hard to see who is actually inside this relationship. If you can navigate all these perspectives you may find a solution that works, be prepared for some mental gymnastics – but if you are good at them they could lead to the sexy kind.
Libra
An event last week, or early this week triggers you to go ask for help from your community, which should ease and calm your mind and soul. But solution is something else altogether, and it takes all the effort you can muster to get back to your famous calm and balance. Remember that balance is sexy!
Scorpio
Something that ended has caused you to make major changes. Maybe you are switching from blondes to redheads? Joining forces with a pal will add all the support you need to your new venture, just prepare yourself for outside challenges. In this situation the best medicine is clarity and honesty.
Sagittarius
You can feel the pressures mounting, the real questions are all about sharing and how to make that work and feel fair. It’s one thing to share a sandwich, but quite another to share your bed and other valuables! Clarity and asking for what you want directly works wonders.
Capricorn
Can you take the heat? This kitchen is boiling and it’s getting to the breaking point. There is only so much that anyone can handle. Sometimes it is best to let go. This is the best way to handle a person or situation that can’t be managed any other way. You’ll get what you want/need from the situation at a later time – anticipation makes it that much better.
Aquarius
There is a contradiction between your attraction to a bright sparkly personality versus your desire for an understandable sense of order. By definition, this person is disruptive. You’ll have to decide this week how to have your unpredictable sparkling starlight and the sameness of light switches at the same time.
Pisces
If you can’t quite figure out what’s going on, remember that you are not alone. Just be careful not to fall into blind leading the blind kind of situation. Be calm until the picture gets clearer, and don’t have any expectations. This way things will move smoothly and bring joyful passion to all involved – not crisis and expectation.
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Steamy Stars
by Aura Wright
www.AstrologyChick.com
May 13-19 2010
The week stars with a sensual New Moon in Taurus (13th) – a great time for body delights and indulgences. Break out the massage oil and give your lover an all-night rub down. A new phase of satisfaction and creature comforts ignites your passions. Just be careful not to overdo the triple chocolate volcano cake – too many carbs make the waistline bulge and kill the libido. Not sexy!
HOTTEST DATE NIGHT – The 15th – but avoid the exotic stranger with the fire in their eyes unless you want that one-night stand to move in and take over your life! Stick to the tried and true.
Aries
Be careful not to blow your, uh, wad, too early this week when the New Moon creates tensions. The perfect seduction requires holding back, teasing and tempting your mate with the promise of ultimate pleasure – soon. Exercising your restraint (not to mention washboard ab) muscles will lead to heavy breathing – and heavy petting – when and where it counts.
Taurus
Holy hot tamale batman, you are one sexy seductor this week and your prey does’t stand a chance. You get your annual New Moon this week which allows you to start a new relationship and even a whole new life this week. Ask for what you want, in fact you could dress up in your sexy sergeant outfit and boss your partner around which will leave them begging – and panting – for more!
Gemini
Talk dirty! Your lover will love it, especially on the 15th. Just be careful to be aware of the fine line between sexy fantasy and that which can offend. If you keep things light, playful and sexy then you will bag the prize this week. But nobody is turned on by neediness, desperation or things that are just plain gross – for best results, edit all of that out of the picture!
Cancer
This week, you will be able to put your Moon in any house that you want to. You should be able to enjoy one with a LARGE parcel this week. How does it feel to be so welcome and wanted by everyone? Enjoy and make the most of this month-long playtime cycle of popularity.
Leo
Many long-standing things are coming to an end now, so make the most of your freedom and take a pleasure trip. If you are alone, it won’t be for long, you’ll find your hot fantasy date. The hot new love cycle you are dreaming of is further off in the future, so don’t go looking for your happily ever after right now.
Virgo
Mercury speeds up this week – and so does your social calendar. Those who had cold feet before are now chasing after you, and those who were chasing seem to have disappeared. The change of pace allows you to get clear about who and what REALLY gets your pulse racing and make the steamy choice.
Libra
Not getting everything you want can leave you frustrated at your partner. But remember, you ARE getting what you need. Try turning exasperation into a seduction instead. Try strip-teasing your way to the satisfaction of both of your physical – and practical – desires.
Scorpio
A little dealmaking never got in the way of your pleasure, and is often at the heart of it. The barter system is one you enjoy. This week your partner is leading the way with independence and a hard to get attitude. You’ve never wanted them more!
Sagittarius
Don’t get your heart set on anything or anyone doing what you want how you want and you will avoid disappointment. In the meantime, indulge your physical side with a hot rock massage. Let go of tensions and slip into something more comfortable, like hot bubble bath with an even hotter bath buddy.
Capricorn
The only stretching you should be doing this week is into new yoga-inspired sexual positions. Your talents will leave your partner gasping for breath. As an added bonus, everyone you know will be so envious of your new physique AND they will all melt into pools of jell-o as you walk by.
Aquarius
Take it easy and don’t try to grab every piece of candy in the store all at once. Even you have limits! Get organized and focus on the one you REALLY want. Then it will be all the better for both of you once you achieve your desire. You have a good dose anticipation on your table leading you to greater hights and deeper satisfaction.
Pisces
Your verbal skills are required! Poetic gestures, love notes and skillful silver-tongued speeches bring you all the bedroom action you can handle. All of this sweet-talking leads to anticipation of your other, not verbal tongue talents!
Mercury RETROGRADE ends TODAY the 11th of May, but he won’t leave the shadow until May 29 at 23′ Taurus. This means that we are not finished with all the corrections and details that the Retrograde brought to our attention. The good news is that this is the third and final review of this information making this the final cycle of closure and conclusion for all of the issues he brought to your attention.
Here’s a personal example to give you a better idea from my own life. I am a Taurus (Sun at ’19) so Mercury hasn’t even gotten to my Sun yet, but he did cross my North Node at 6′ Taurus, in my 6th house of routines, health, and pets three times during this cycle. What it has meant for me is that I have been going through major changes about my whole life path and how it looks. I have gone back to the past of where I have lived, cleared up old business there, and ended things that no longer work for my life. In the meantime I have put together a new set of routines, and researched where I want to live next. I expect to make a decision and start the process right around the end of May.
If I hadn’t been prepared for these changes, and they were thrust upon me, or if I fought against them, it could have been a real nightmare. This is especially true since I was storing a lot of my stuff at my brother’s house, but he is letting it go back to the bank. If I hadn’t gone back to LA to put it in storage, who knows what would have happened to it! Because of the Retrograde I was ready and expecting all of it. Since I was flexible with my plans (not a normal Taurus trait) it has turned into a very enjoyable set of visits to the East Coast with friends that I haven’t seen for a very long time. So, ultimately, I am very happy about it all, and I expect to have a very clear plan, once I am done taking my time to make the decisions that really work for me on the deepest soul level (North Node stuff).
SO, by now, YOU should know what the Retrograde means to you, just based on observation. Use that experience and insight to finish up the loose ends and make some new things start happening now.
PLEASE NOTE!!! The ends and the beginnings of Astrological moments – like Mercury changing direction are the MOST INTENSE times – not watered down versions as most people born on the cusp believe! For example, today I just tried to log into a posting service that I use, and – of course – their server is not working! May you have better luck today than me!
Mercury Retrograde in Taurus started on April 18th and Mercury goes direct on May 11, 2010. But to really understand what the Retrograde of Mercury means watch the Video below.
Unfortunately there are a lot of amateur Astrologers out there who have given Mercury Retrograde a bad name. It’s only bad if you don’t know how to use it! If it was really bad then the USA (which as a Natal Mercury Retrograde) would never have become a successful country, and yet it became a SuperPower.
People who are usually most effected by the Retro Mercury are Gemini’s and Virgo’s as well as those who have planets in the effected degrees, in this case between 2 and 12 degrees Taurus.
And since I am a Taurus with Mercury in Taurus Eclipsing my Sun, I feel that I really have the authority to explain what this iteration of it means to us all. Basically, Taurus is the master of systems and organization, especially when Mercury is there. Taurus get’s very disoriented in confusion and needs order. This incarnation of Mercury Retrograde asks us all to organize something in our lives – especially the physical side of it. This current Retrograde gives us the chance to do it!
Also, the timing of each retrograde depends on seeing the aspects (ALL the aspects) that he makes during his travels. This is how we know when to benefit from him and when to avoid our communication problems.
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Financial Astrology is the real truth of this planet, and yet, the debate over Pluto rages on; Is it a planet, isn’t it a planet, is it a ‘dwarf’ planet, is it smaller than Eris, is it bigger than Eris. OK guys (Astronomers I mean), we know you all want to compare the size of what’s in your pants, but leave the Solar System out of it will ya.
Financial Astrology and Pluto
Pluto - Financial Astrology
Financial Astrology makes use of the Dwarf Planet.
It doesn’t really matter who has a bigger package – or what the Astronomers of the world want to call Pluto. None of us like to be labeled. And if you interview 100 women you will find that 90 out of 100 will agree that size isn’t the most important thing. The finances on the other hand, are more important which is where the financial Astrology of Pluto comes into play. Wikipedia has a good definition here. Which is a nice overview of what financial astrology is all about.
In financial Astrology we make use of the planets to predict trends, changes and find opportunities for ourselves. Finacial Astrology can also provide amazing insight into how we share what we have with other people – and why. Astrologically speaking, Pluto is the planet of subconscious “ID” desires as Freud would like to describe it. In true Freudian fashion, Pluto is all about the sex drives as well as the desire for power, control and domination – which often translates into the world of finances and Financial Astrology. Pluto is no lightweight by any measure – and even though he may be light compared to the other objects in our solar system, he packs a pretty good punch.
Pluto is also responsible for our collective unconscious and the drives that effect it as well as the merging of ourselves with others in not just the sex act, but also how we work together to get our needs met. He governs things like stocks, bonds and the use of money as well as shared resources, which is why he is useful in financial astrology. He’s a pretty important player on the stage of life, and right now, with our current financial world woes, I would have to say he’s most definitely making his presence felt. It is probably the movement of Pluto more than any other planet that has had a huge impact on the world finances – thus proving his usefulness in Financial Astrology.
So, when all is said and done, the Pluto in your Astrology Chart doesn’t really care if he’s a planet, a dwarf, an Oort belt object or a pink cupcake with frosting. He just makes sure that you know all about power, passion and the depths of your unconscious mind. He also has a major impact on ALL financial matters (financial astrology), and this current debate about weather or not he exists seems to make a perfect metaphor for what is taking place in the world finances right now, and Financial Astrology gives a good glimpse into how that will play out. So Pluto is useful, no matter how much macho size posturing the Astronomers of the world like to do, which is why he is the first thing I look at when doing a Financial Astrology Reading for a client.
2010 Astrology Forecast (Preview of the Full Report)
First Quarter
JANUARY:
Mars RX – The Year begins with the continuing Retrograde of Mars. This cycle began When Mars Entered the Shadow (ES 10/16/09 at .3 Leo). The Retrograde didn’t actually begin until 12/20/09 at 19.7 Leo. It is the degrees between .03 and 19.7 that are getting a workout now, and anyone who has planets or sensitive degrees in this range will feel it very acutely. Mars rules action, sex, agression, war and men. In Leo it is centered on the personal sense of self, pride and ego. Be prepared to deal with ego imbalances of all kinds during this cycle, and remember to keep your own in check!
Mars Rx
Enters Shadow 10/16/09 .3 Leo
Retrograde 12/20/09 19.7 Leo
Station Direct 3/10/10 .3 Leo
Leaves Shadow 5/17/10 19.7 Leo
(The full forecast is in the PDF report available HERE)
NEW YEARS EVE and the Lunar Eclipse is kind of like Beauty and the Beast. Lunar Eclipse: 31 Dec 2009 10Can14 – ALL ECLIPSE INFLUENCES ARE FOR 6 MONTHS – Starting 3 months BEFORE the Eclipse. The Lunar Eclipse represents SECRET information that is revealed suddenly or unexpectedly. THIS Eclipse influence lasts until March 31.
This Lunar Eclipse takes place in Mid Cancer with it’s opposing Sun in Capricorn. The Cancer – Cap axis is about the traditional ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’ archetypes. The Sun in Cap overshadows the Moon (Lunar Eclipse) to reveal hidden or secret information in the realm of Emotions (Mother) and family (Cancer). The impact of this combo leaves the traditions and restrictions of Capricorn to overshadow feelings. The result is unexpected outbursts of feeling and the subsequent control or clamping down on them.
Solar Eclipse: 15 Jan 2010 25Cap01 - SOLAR Eclipse’s traditionally take something away, particularly something ‘official’ or worldly. This pair (including the Lunar Eclipse two weeks earlier) speaks to the Foreclosure market and the climate of hardship and change it creates. Venus is again tied both the Sun and Moon in this Eclipse and continues to to create financial change. This will mean crisis for some, opportunity for others.
Mercury Retrograde
Entered Shadow at 6′ Cap on Dec 9
Station Retrograde at 22 Cap on Dec 26
Leaves Shadow at 6′ Cap on Feb 3
Jan 13, 2010 Saturn turns retrograde 04Libra – The traditional intepretation of Retrograde planets is that the issues associated with the Retrograde Planet become troublesome during the Retrograde. This is why the Retrograde of Mercury is the stuff of legends – Mercury rules communication.
The Magi interpretation of Retrograde planets is slightly different. On the Magi level we see everything as a moment that is either good or bad timing to start something (usually called Electional Astrology). Retrograde planets in Magi speak are not bad for choosing start dates, not at all. In fact it is very helpful to have planetary combos in your Electional Dates that have aspected Retrograde planets. This is complicated to explain in a written report, but basically it has to do with harnessing the energy of the planets in question and stretching it out for a period of years in order to help you succeed in a chosen venture (marriage, incorporating, buying a house, investing, etc.)
FERUARY:
Jupiter – Saturn quincunx 2/5/10 – A terrible aspect that often takes people who have a bad illness and pushes them over the edge and often causes great disappointment and heartbreak. The good news about this version of the aspect is that Jupiter overcomes the hardships of Saturn, so although it is always a tough aspect, this one allows us to experience a moral victory where darkness is eventually overcome. Whatever you do DON’T start important projects or sign contracts between Feb 3-5. It is bad, bad, bad and nobody needs it.
There are a series of PLANETARY ECLIPSES IN FEBRUARY. These can only be viewed with special software and are overlooked by traditional Astrology. To learn what they mean you will need to get the 20+ page PDF: 2010 Astrological Forecast Report HERE.
Feb 21 there is a harsh aspect between the Sun and Saturn that can hurt someone’s reputation if extra care isn’t taken. This is an aspect that draws skeletons out of the closet. If you have no secrets, then you have nothing to worry about, but if you do… Then be careful. Also watch for news stories between the 19th-21st that crush someone’s reputation. Is there a sexua scandal lurking in the presidents closet? Or will it be yet another squeeky clean public figure?
Early March Ceres squares Uranus/Venus – This shows challenges and inconsistencies with business and business cashflow. It also indicates large scale situations where properties, businesses and other assets are ‘mowed down’ by creditors and other debt collectors. Someone will come out the other side of this owning a TON of stuff, but many, many more people will lose out.
Mar 10, 2010 Mars turns direct 00Leo17 REMEMBER – these Mars influences are the fruit from seeds that were planted last fall when Mars first entered the shadow, so look back to understand what is happening now, this will help you to plan for what to do, and how to benefit once Mars goes Direct and enters the POST shadow.
3/20-21 – The SPRING EQUINOX - All of the season changes are times of GREATEST PRESSURE on planet Earth. This is probably why they were used as pagen festivals for rituals and other religious observances. The Spring Equinox is all about finding the role of individual self by creating balance among partnerships and groups. The tendency and lesson here is to live in an IMBALANCED way. This is often the life-lesson for those who are born near this intense date.
Notes For The Rest of the Year – BE WARNED!! There is another financial crisis coming in May. Exact dates will be in the Q2 Astrology Forrecast PDF report.
Some nurses believe that the Full Moon helps to induce childbirth and that more babies are born around the Full Moon, as you can read on this Full Moon Delivery Thread.
This Full Moon is in Pisces and opposes the Sun (as all Full Moon’s do), which is in Virgo. The opposition of the Sun and Moon tends to EXPOSE problems in relationships, or between the Conscious and Unconscious aspects of self. It also reveals issues that have been buried below the surface (commonly called Denial in Therapy).
This particular Full Moon highlights the common and conflicting aspects of Virgo and Pisces. This means that the Full Moon brings up issues of mental and physical health, details vs messiness, service and service jobs and employees and pets.
Today the Full Moon is in Gemini at 21′. This represents some sort of ending for words, communications, short trips or something connected to a sibling or neighbor. To see the whole Year’s Moon Phases go to this page.
The two weeks following a Full Moon are a time for us to release and let go of something connected to the sign of the Full Moon – in this case Gemini. This can mean anything that is governed by Gemini. Here is a partial list of Gemini ruled subjects:
Words
Reporters
Short Trips
Siblings
Neighbors
Ideas & Thoughts
Inner ‘mental tapes’ or self-talk
Petty Thieves
Directions
Concepts
Self-consciousness
Lies
Trickery
Sales
Marketing
Mind-Power
Additionally, the chart house where you are experiencing the Full Moon will impact what area of life you are being asked to let go of something.
For Example: The Full Moon in Gemini in your 5th house of lover’s, children and creative projects might ask you to change a way of communicating with children, or ask you to uncover and release trickery or lies, or it could show you where you have been mentally undisciplined or using negative self-talk around a creative project. These are all Gemini issues through the lens of the 5th house.
Another example might be: The Full Moon in Gemini in your 9th house of groups, foreigners, long journeys and higher education. The Full Moon in Gemini in the ninth house might suggest that there is some form of salesmanship connected to a cause or group you belong to that no longer works for you. Or it could suggest that there would be the arrival of a foreigner that puts an ending to something – like your usual trips around town. The Gemini Full Moon in the 9th house could also suggest an intentional lie, trickery or mental deception on a group level, in an arena such as sports, education, foreign affairs, political groups or other organization.
These are just a few examples of what the Gemini Full Moon could mean in different chart houses. Below are the houses and their meanings:
1st house: Self expression, how others see you
2nd house: Money and possessions, sensuality
3rd house: Siblings, Neighbors, short trips and communication
4th house: Home and immediate family, emotional roots, Mom
5th house: Children, creative projects, lovers and pleasures
6th house: Routines, work, employee’s, pets, health
7th house: Partnerships, justice, legalities, contract
8th house: Shared finances, stocks, bonds, mortgages, sex & death
9th house: Groups, foreigners, higher education, philosophy
10th house: Career, reputation, Status symbols, Dad
11th house: Politics, Humanitarian causes, social groups, parties, complicated systems
12th house: The unconscious, dreams, secrets, mysticism, art, insanity
You can use this guide to get a better idea of what the Full Moon in Gemini means to you, and what you are being asked to let go of over the next 2 weeks.
For a more detailed look at the WHOLE picture of what is going on in your life then I recommend an ASTROLOGY CHART REPORT. My SOUL MATE reports are the only one’s in the industry that are GUARANTEED accurate! Make the Most of the Gemini Full Moon – but always live from truth and not fantasy. My Astrology Reports can help you do that. If you want a private ASTROLOGY READING, this special price is only available for 3 days, and will include detailed info on the Gemini Full Moon.
Today the Full Moon is in Taurus at 21′. This represents some sort of ending for a feeling of ownership, possessiveness or the release or sale of artwork, money or other possession. To see the whole Year’s Moon Phases go to this page.
The two weeks following a Full Moon are a time for us to release and let go of something connected to the sign of the Full Moon – in this case Taurus. This can mean anything that is governed by Taurus. Here is a partial list of Taurus ruled subjects:
Singing
The voice
Values
Art
Money & Banking
Connection to Earth
Sensuality
Ownership & Deeds
Beauty
Luxury
Vanity
Possessiveness
Stubbornness
Self-Indulgence
Entitlement
Exclusivity
Additionally, the chart house where you are experiencing the Full Moon will impact what area of life you are being asked to let go of something.
For Example: The Full Moon in Taurus in your 5th house of lover’s, children and creative projects might ask you to release possessiveness of your children or creative projects, or ask you to let go of an issue related to valuing people or yourself based only on money, or it could show you where you have been self-indulgent or stubborn around a creative project. These are all Taurus issues through the lens of the 5th house.
Another example might be: The Full Moon in Taurus in your 3rd house of siblings, neighbors, short trips and communications. The Full Moon in Taurus in the third house might suggest you are too possessive of your phone/e-mail/fax machine or other type of communication. Or it could suggest that there would be mail that puts an ending to something you value or ownership of something like a piece of art. The Taurus Full Moon in the 3rd house could also suggest an ownership dispute in connection to a sibling or neighbor that you will need to deal with somehow.
These are just a few examples of what the Taurus Full Moon could mean in different chart houses. Below are the houses and their meanings:
1st house: Self expression, how others see you
2nd house: Money and possessions, sensuality
3rd house: Siblings, Neighbors, short trips and communication
4th house: Home and immediate family, emotional roots, Mom
5th house: Children, creative projects, lovers and pleasures
6th house: Routines, work, employee’s, pets, health
7th house: Partnerships, justice, legalities, contract
8th house: Shared finances, stocks, bonds, mortgages, sex & death
9th house: Groups, foreigners, higher education, philosophy
10th house: Career, reputation, Status symbols, Dad
11th house: Politics, Humanitarian causes, social groups, parties, complicated systems
12th house: The unconscious, dreams, secrets, mysticism, art, insanity
You can use this guide to get a better idea of what the Full Moon in Taurus means to you, and what you are being asked to let go of over the next 2 weeks.
For a more detailed look at the WHOLE picture of what is going on in your life then I recommend an ASTROLOGY CHART REPORT. My SOUL MATE reports are the only one’s in the industry that are GUARANTEED accurate! Make the Most of the Taurus Full Moon – but always live from truth and not fantasy. My Astrology Reports can help you do that. If you want a private ASTROLOGY READING, this special price is only available for 3 days, and will include detailed info on the Taurus Full Moon.
