Showing posts with label Horoscopes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Horoscopes. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
January 2012 Horoscopes
Well here we are on the verge of a mythologically significant year. While 2012 will no doubt be eventful, it may "disappoint" those who are looking for a total shift in consciousness OR the end of the world. These two extremes do not take into account the passage of time. While the astrology of 2012 is pretty fierce and DOES herald some major changes, underneath it all is the potential for understanding our roles in creating our lives and the world around us. In order to be conscious citizens of the world, we must focus first on our own development and become the beacons of change that light the way for greater and greater human
alignment. I do think this year will be unprecedented, but it will be just be the beginning for many new developments (and the breaking down of outmoded structures) that no longer serve us.
We start the year with a mix of Capricorn and Aquarius energies. This is fitting as the ruler of both these signs is Saturn (planet of three-dimensional reality). Yet, where Capricorn is more the old guard, Aquarius represents the new evolutionary impulse. Sometimes, because Aquarius has both Saturn and Uranus as its ruler, we will notice extreme behaviors and ideologies vying for supremacy in the Aquarian individual. She both resents and respects the status quo and depending on what side of the continuum she is on, the Aquarian woman can be a visionary or a rebel just for the sake of being contrary. (think Oprah on the one hand and Sarah Palin on the other).
Capricorn most benefits us when we use the energy to manifest ideas into material form and long-term structures. Capricorn restricts us when we feel overwhelmed by "shoulds" and guilts. This will be particularly evident when Mercury (planet of communication and thought) moves into Capricorn on Jan 9th. On the low end, Mercury in Capricorn can be depressive and stuck in limitation. In its higher form, Mercury in Capricorn understands how business works, how to maneuver in political arenas and shows strong powers of leadership. With Venus travelling through Aquarius as the month opens, we once again get the commingling of Saturn and Uranus so try to find ways to concretize more advanced, humanitarian ideals or bring your vision into a more solid and effective form.
As we hit mid-month, Venus (planet of love and values) will move into Pisces on Jan 15th and we will begin the journey of living out our dreams and/or illusions. Venus is putting her toe in the waters and as of next month, Neptune (her higher love) will be settling into the sign of its rulership for 14 years. Notice how your values and affections shift this month and try finding ways to merge the scientific and the spiritual in new ways. This will be the task coming up as the decade progresses.
Lastly, Mars (planet of sexuality, action, motivation) turns retrograde in Virgo for three months. Mars already entered the sign of details and fine-tuning last year and will stay in Virgo until July. Mars retrograde is notorious for bringing back old lovers, male cohorts, competitors, fellow activists. Decide who is most attuned to who you are now and either enjoy a lovely reunion or give yourself a high five for refusing to relive what is a dysfunctional situation. Use discernment, a Virgo word, in noticing who crosses your path as there may be a gem in the form of a soulmate, particularly in relation to the house activity in which this young man appears.
With all planets direct this month (including Jupiter, bringer of gifts) a lot can get accomplished so focus on the positive, the soul-growth opportunities, the enlivening parts of your experiences and disregard that which pulls you back to the past or to your more insecure self. She isn't even you any longer while your future self is coalesceing as we speak.
Happy New Year!
ARIES
The focus is definitely on career this month and you should gain clarity on how close you are to accomplishing your goal of ruling the world. As always there are those who see you for the persona you're becoming and they know your potential, so if you are still harboring any doubts as to your abilities, give those fears the heave-ho. As much as you can thrive in corporate environments, there is a part of you that loves to escape into your own private world and you may choose to withdraw for some meditation and spiritual nourishment mid-month. A project or work relationship may run into a few snags, particularly around the 23rd. Whatever needs to be worked through will take until the summer to sort out. Not a problem as, in this case, fixing a minor detail yields magnificent results this fall.
TAURUS
While you are generally perceived as a sweet soul, your mental capacities are fairly sophisticated, albeit oftentimes too conservative for your own good. You may notice as the month progresses that you need to take charge of the thoughts you tell yourself and only focus on the ones that say you are up to the task of your own life. Some new opportunities seem to be lurking on the career horizon and they include technology, science, alternative therapies or art. If your work can somehow save the world, you're golden and you will meet people mid-month on who intuit what you say. More than most, an older lover is likely to return. If he/she has changed, you might want to give it another go. If not, keep your eyes open for someone who zaps open your heart--and it's karmic.
GEMINI
Similarly to Taurus, there is a seriousness and maturity that you don't often show others. Admittedly, you can project this onto partners to keep your light and flexible personality intact. Its true that you feel most comfortable when you can come and go and explore to your heart and mind's content. Yet, this month, it is likely that you will be feeling more like a grownup and one ready to commit, perhaps even out of duty and obligation. If circumstances have brought you to this place and you are feeling the higher love, it's your time to seal the deal. You may be experiencing some domestic unrest or antsiness. Use the energy to clean up your space or look for a new home that supports the new relationship scenario in your life.
CANCER
Relationships have been difficult, profound, life-altering and possibly all of the above. This month you gain more clarity on why you needed to go through such upheaval. It IS about a higher love and not re-creating your role in the family system. Cancer oftentimes does not feel grownup enough to handle the
difficulties of adult life, but events have shown you to be highly resilient and still compassionate in your beliefs. It's okay to do things differently from how you were raised, in facts, it's mandatory to becoming a fully conscious individual. Your mind is going through a total reboot so allow yourself a muscular workout with your ideas and preconceptions and clear out those that are not healthy for you anymore.
LEO
Leo's dirty secret is that Virgo is your second house of self-esteem and Capricorn is your sixth house of work. In English this means that you are usually pretty hard on yourself and perfectionistic beyond belief. Additionally, you either appreciate the corporate world, or feel slighted, but you cannot escape noticing where you stand in the business hierarchy. You may gain some perspective and a new skill in communicating your appreciation for the status quo. Go back in time and see who affected your self-esteem in such a profound way--it seems to have its origin in a male figure or brother-type of relationship. But even while you're working through your "job history", leave room for love and frolicing as there are delightful opportunities in the romance department.
VIRGO
The universe has been forcing you to reexamine all your romantic relationships and ideas around creativity. You get a clue as to where to focus your attention and powers of manifestation. If you've created a new product or service, it gets a boost of growth hormone this spring. While love holds some sway, more of your energy is drawn toward reframing your personal story and recreating a new narrative and public profile. A lot of ideas can come from your co-workers or peers and their suggestions for marketing yourself are unconventional and social media-worthy. As an added bonus, this re-tooling may bring you the man or woman of your dreams.
LIBRA
Your family has been the main focus for the last several years and not in the most ideal manner. The mythology of your roots has been torn from your psyche and you are being forced to recreate a new foundation that is authentic and truly supportive. The way it was was NEVER the way it was supposed to be and at least you now know where all the self-criticism started. You are attracting new ideas and people who see your progressive and humanitarian side as well as everyday helpmates who appreciate the best in you. It may take a few more months of soul-searching to get to the bottom of your perfectionism and neuroses, but come the summer you will have healed lifetimes of pain and martyrdom.
SCORPIO
Your relationship to your siblings and your childhood has been undergoing a major reconstruction. You start to get a clue as to how "oughts" and "shoulds" damaged your independence and thought process. You have a strong streak of freedom underneath it all and it's likely that you are finding peers and creative types that love your more alternative side. You need to fall in love with what you do, particularly your creative undertakings and this month, it will be kismet. You may also find that men from the past will be back in sight (or at least online) and it is likely one of them has returned to bring your vision to life.
SAGITTARIUS
It IS about the money and that is not a bad thing. In fact, it is time you put energy into building a strong financial foundation in your life. It's clear that you can speak to the people, even if you are ahead of your time. Blogging and writing are your forte and opportunities abound to receive recognition and praise for your ideas. In your deepy downs, you are in the mood for love and some salvation and the universe is willing to oblige. Pay attention to men who are supportive of your work because one of them could turn into more than a professional contact in the months ahead.
CAPRICORN
The changes will probably not be ending soon, but you are starting to understand how you can move into your new more authoritative role. Surprisingly, it doesn't involve anything too conservative or corporate. Yes, on the surface you may look like the company woman, but how you will make your money has more to do with ingenuity and future-oriented products. As your fellow earth signs, you can get too caught in form and forget that everything originates in the ethers or spiritual realm. A man or competitor from the past may challenge you to loosen up your thinking and figure out the best way to craft an idea that is useful to everyone.
AQUARIUS
We are all complicated beings and the same is true for you Aquarians. On the surface, you're the free spirit or zany one, but underneath you are usually rather conservative and status oriented. The cosmic energy is focussed on getting you to move into your rightful place as an innovator or visionary. And if you use your intuition, rather than your fear to suss out "the next thing", you will find that money comes more easily and with less effort. You are one of the luckier signs in the love and sex department as well as old lovers are very likely to be contacting you and begging for a second go-around. Here is perhaps where that hidden realism comes in handy. If that person has not changed or done any work on themselves, it is highly unlikely that you will get what you didn't get the first time around. Follow through only with the person who can walk their talk.
PISCES
Even if you don't see yourself as a motivated person or corporate player, you do run with those in high places or grab the attention of powerful individuals. This month you may be offered a chance to bring your vision to a larger audience through a corporate sponsor. It sounds silly, but make sure to dress the part and if you need to, change your hairstyle or re-work your wardrobe because that little bit of effort may yield gigantic results. Don't be afraid to be different, in fact, that is your charm.Those who have known you before are dying to reconnect. You may decide that you would rather not unless they've cleaned up their act. Keep your antenna up for a new individual who is healthy and supportive and can make your life run more smoothly. He's the keeper!
alignment. I do think this year will be unprecedented, but it will be just be the beginning for many new developments (and the breaking down of outmoded structures) that no longer serve us.
We start the year with a mix of Capricorn and Aquarius energies. This is fitting as the ruler of both these signs is Saturn (planet of three-dimensional reality). Yet, where Capricorn is more the old guard, Aquarius represents the new evolutionary impulse. Sometimes, because Aquarius has both Saturn and Uranus as its ruler, we will notice extreme behaviors and ideologies vying for supremacy in the Aquarian individual. She both resents and respects the status quo and depending on what side of the continuum she is on, the Aquarian woman can be a visionary or a rebel just for the sake of being contrary. (think Oprah on the one hand and Sarah Palin on the other).
Capricorn most benefits us when we use the energy to manifest ideas into material form and long-term structures. Capricorn restricts us when we feel overwhelmed by "shoulds" and guilts. This will be particularly evident when Mercury (planet of communication and thought) moves into Capricorn on Jan 9th. On the low end, Mercury in Capricorn can be depressive and stuck in limitation. In its higher form, Mercury in Capricorn understands how business works, how to maneuver in political arenas and shows strong powers of leadership. With Venus travelling through Aquarius as the month opens, we once again get the commingling of Saturn and Uranus so try to find ways to concretize more advanced, humanitarian ideals or bring your vision into a more solid and effective form.
As we hit mid-month, Venus (planet of love and values) will move into Pisces on Jan 15th and we will begin the journey of living out our dreams and/or illusions. Venus is putting her toe in the waters and as of next month, Neptune (her higher love) will be settling into the sign of its rulership for 14 years. Notice how your values and affections shift this month and try finding ways to merge the scientific and the spiritual in new ways. This will be the task coming up as the decade progresses.
Lastly, Mars (planet of sexuality, action, motivation) turns retrograde in Virgo for three months. Mars already entered the sign of details and fine-tuning last year and will stay in Virgo until July. Mars retrograde is notorious for bringing back old lovers, male cohorts, competitors, fellow activists. Decide who is most attuned to who you are now and either enjoy a lovely reunion or give yourself a high five for refusing to relive what is a dysfunctional situation. Use discernment, a Virgo word, in noticing who crosses your path as there may be a gem in the form of a soulmate, particularly in relation to the house activity in which this young man appears.
With all planets direct this month (including Jupiter, bringer of gifts) a lot can get accomplished so focus on the positive, the soul-growth opportunities, the enlivening parts of your experiences and disregard that which pulls you back to the past or to your more insecure self. She isn't even you any longer while your future self is coalesceing as we speak.
Happy New Year!
ARIES
The focus is definitely on career this month and you should gain clarity on how close you are to accomplishing your goal of ruling the world. As always there are those who see you for the persona you're becoming and they know your potential, so if you are still harboring any doubts as to your abilities, give those fears the heave-ho. As much as you can thrive in corporate environments, there is a part of you that loves to escape into your own private world and you may choose to withdraw for some meditation and spiritual nourishment mid-month. A project or work relationship may run into a few snags, particularly around the 23rd. Whatever needs to be worked through will take until the summer to sort out. Not a problem as, in this case, fixing a minor detail yields magnificent results this fall.
TAURUS
While you are generally perceived as a sweet soul, your mental capacities are fairly sophisticated, albeit oftentimes too conservative for your own good. You may notice as the month progresses that you need to take charge of the thoughts you tell yourself and only focus on the ones that say you are up to the task of your own life. Some new opportunities seem to be lurking on the career horizon and they include technology, science, alternative therapies or art. If your work can somehow save the world, you're golden and you will meet people mid-month on who intuit what you say. More than most, an older lover is likely to return. If he/she has changed, you might want to give it another go. If not, keep your eyes open for someone who zaps open your heart--and it's karmic.
GEMINI
Similarly to Taurus, there is a seriousness and maturity that you don't often show others. Admittedly, you can project this onto partners to keep your light and flexible personality intact. Its true that you feel most comfortable when you can come and go and explore to your heart and mind's content. Yet, this month, it is likely that you will be feeling more like a grownup and one ready to commit, perhaps even out of duty and obligation. If circumstances have brought you to this place and you are feeling the higher love, it's your time to seal the deal. You may be experiencing some domestic unrest or antsiness. Use the energy to clean up your space or look for a new home that supports the new relationship scenario in your life.
CANCER
Relationships have been difficult, profound, life-altering and possibly all of the above. This month you gain more clarity on why you needed to go through such upheaval. It IS about a higher love and not re-creating your role in the family system. Cancer oftentimes does not feel grownup enough to handle the
difficulties of adult life, but events have shown you to be highly resilient and still compassionate in your beliefs. It's okay to do things differently from how you were raised, in facts, it's mandatory to becoming a fully conscious individual. Your mind is going through a total reboot so allow yourself a muscular workout with your ideas and preconceptions and clear out those that are not healthy for you anymore.
LEO
Leo's dirty secret is that Virgo is your second house of self-esteem and Capricorn is your sixth house of work. In English this means that you are usually pretty hard on yourself and perfectionistic beyond belief. Additionally, you either appreciate the corporate world, or feel slighted, but you cannot escape noticing where you stand in the business hierarchy. You may gain some perspective and a new skill in communicating your appreciation for the status quo. Go back in time and see who affected your self-esteem in such a profound way--it seems to have its origin in a male figure or brother-type of relationship. But even while you're working through your "job history", leave room for love and frolicing as there are delightful opportunities in the romance department.
VIRGO
The universe has been forcing you to reexamine all your romantic relationships and ideas around creativity. You get a clue as to where to focus your attention and powers of manifestation. If you've created a new product or service, it gets a boost of growth hormone this spring. While love holds some sway, more of your energy is drawn toward reframing your personal story and recreating a new narrative and public profile. A lot of ideas can come from your co-workers or peers and their suggestions for marketing yourself are unconventional and social media-worthy. As an added bonus, this re-tooling may bring you the man or woman of your dreams.
LIBRA
Your family has been the main focus for the last several years and not in the most ideal manner. The mythology of your roots has been torn from your psyche and you are being forced to recreate a new foundation that is authentic and truly supportive. The way it was was NEVER the way it was supposed to be and at least you now know where all the self-criticism started. You are attracting new ideas and people who see your progressive and humanitarian side as well as everyday helpmates who appreciate the best in you. It may take a few more months of soul-searching to get to the bottom of your perfectionism and neuroses, but come the summer you will have healed lifetimes of pain and martyrdom.
SCORPIO
Your relationship to your siblings and your childhood has been undergoing a major reconstruction. You start to get a clue as to how "oughts" and "shoulds" damaged your independence and thought process. You have a strong streak of freedom underneath it all and it's likely that you are finding peers and creative types that love your more alternative side. You need to fall in love with what you do, particularly your creative undertakings and this month, it will be kismet. You may also find that men from the past will be back in sight (or at least online) and it is likely one of them has returned to bring your vision to life.
SAGITTARIUS
It IS about the money and that is not a bad thing. In fact, it is time you put energy into building a strong financial foundation in your life. It's clear that you can speak to the people, even if you are ahead of your time. Blogging and writing are your forte and opportunities abound to receive recognition and praise for your ideas. In your deepy downs, you are in the mood for love and some salvation and the universe is willing to oblige. Pay attention to men who are supportive of your work because one of them could turn into more than a professional contact in the months ahead.
CAPRICORN
The changes will probably not be ending soon, but you are starting to understand how you can move into your new more authoritative role. Surprisingly, it doesn't involve anything too conservative or corporate. Yes, on the surface you may look like the company woman, but how you will make your money has more to do with ingenuity and future-oriented products. As your fellow earth signs, you can get too caught in form and forget that everything originates in the ethers or spiritual realm. A man or competitor from the past may challenge you to loosen up your thinking and figure out the best way to craft an idea that is useful to everyone.
AQUARIUS
We are all complicated beings and the same is true for you Aquarians. On the surface, you're the free spirit or zany one, but underneath you are usually rather conservative and status oriented. The cosmic energy is focussed on getting you to move into your rightful place as an innovator or visionary. And if you use your intuition, rather than your fear to suss out "the next thing", you will find that money comes more easily and with less effort. You are one of the luckier signs in the love and sex department as well as old lovers are very likely to be contacting you and begging for a second go-around. Here is perhaps where that hidden realism comes in handy. If that person has not changed or done any work on themselves, it is highly unlikely that you will get what you didn't get the first time around. Follow through only with the person who can walk their talk.
PISCES
Even if you don't see yourself as a motivated person or corporate player, you do run with those in high places or grab the attention of powerful individuals. This month you may be offered a chance to bring your vision to a larger audience through a corporate sponsor. It sounds silly, but make sure to dress the part and if you need to, change your hairstyle or re-work your wardrobe because that little bit of effort may yield gigantic results. Don't be afraid to be different, in fact, that is your charm.Those who have known you before are dying to reconnect. You may decide that you would rather not unless they've cleaned up their act. Keep your antenna up for a new individual who is healthy and supportive and can make your life run more smoothly. He's the keeper!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
December 2011 horoscopes
While temperatures have been falling, local and international events have been heating up! The ongoing transit of Uranus in Aries (this is just the first of seven years) is bringing forth surges for independence and liberty. We certainly see this in the world at large but this is also happening in our personal lives. Uranus stations direct on December 10th and whatever has been brewing underneath the surface is sure to erupt. While it may seem sudden, in truth, it has been a long-time in the making.
Try to handle the disruptions with grace as the fallout allows for new growth and opportunities. On the same day, we also experience a lunar eclipse in Gemini. This series is the bookend to events that began in September 2007 so note what has come round full circle or has reached it's culmination. Since it occurs on the Uranus station, this eclipse has more ballast and zip to it than normal.
Mercury turned retrograde on Thanksgiving and will move into forward motion on December 13th, in the sign of Sagittarius. As mentioned in last month's column, the Thanksgiving holidays were probably quite volatile but Mercury served to give voice to the the underlying family mythology and on whether these beliefs served you or not.
It is likely that they were somewhat naive at best, damning at worst. The three week period in between allowed us to find ways to expand into new terrain regarding our goals and larger purpose and this month, we can move forward with new inspiration.
Every seasonal solstice occurs on the World Axis and since 2008, has been setting off the Cardinal Cross of massive change and this December 23rd is no exception.
What you have been dismantling these last several years have cleared the decks for new developments and accomplishments, some of which will be more evident to you during the holidays.
Lastly, Jupiter in Taurus, a Santa-Claus if there ever were one, also moves forward on December 25th so expect to see your finances and projects expand and solidify in the early weeks in January 2012.
Happy holidays and blessings for a colorful New Year!
ARIES
Yes, work may be slowing down for the holidays, but you are raring to go! You've realized that what you learned during childhood does not support your more international profile. You've got ideas you want to share with the world and people see you as a leader and community builder. You wanted to play in the big leagues and as 2012 approaches, you will realize that you are ready to walk through that door to a more expanded future. This future also includes a good dose of healthy self esteem and
more cash in the bank than you've had in years.
TAURUS
As an earth sign, you would think your desires would take center stage but it seems that your mind (and the words of your parents) have oftentimes gotten in the way of expressing your natural instincts. This was made patently clear at Thanksgiving and you realize that you don't want to believe in lack anymore or feel you have to do everything on your own. Because you've come into contact with your real self, you are able to strive higher and see clearer than before. Jupiter turning direct in your first house suggests taking every opportunity to meet those in power who are able to advance your goals. They believe in you and now you do too!
GEMINI
You may have changed your goals in recent months and this time you are on a clear path of individuation. This may involve a media or online presence and the eclipses have shown you who is in your corner and who is not. Listen to what partners say, but only those who are interested in your self-development. The others may simply be expressing your own old fears and inhibitions. You do have a guardian angel behind the scenes, he may have been snoozing these last few months, but once we reach the new year, you will be blessed with some fated introductions. One on them could include the man or woman of your dreams.
CANCER
Either you or elements of your job have shifted and you are taking a more independent stance in your professional life. You may also have received a wakeup call concerning certain health or lifestyle concerns that have inhibited your energy and motivation. Sometimes we think it's better to dream small because it appears safer, but
there are individuals in your life that are pushing you beyond your limits. There is one significant other that is putting you through changes and then there is the
larger arena of your social networking that will support the goals of the new you.
LEO
Nothing like a real or metaphorical trip to get your juices flowing again. If you haven't left town yet, book those tickets soon because travel brings out the best in you.
Some of your earlier goals no longer move you and you've hopefully untangled your childhood fantasies from current more realistic desires. This does not mean to
scale back on your vision--in fact, the larger the better. There is an important man in your life right now who can promote your work as well as the corporate muscle and influence to improve your bank account. By taking a risk, you build a more secure future!
VIRGO
Sexual exploration becomes you. The normally reserved Virgo is no longer. When you get that the beliefs of your parents have held you back, you are able to unyolk yourself from the past and all their inhibitions and superstitions. You're a citizen of the world, not your insular community and expanding your reach opens up a wellspring of creativity. One of those might be a publication of some sort or an opportunity to do business overseas. Now is the time to take a risk in the bedroom and in the boardroom.
LIBRA
You realize that balance and strict equality are an impossibility as you've been dealing with some very erratic sorts lately. While they may seem discomfiting, they are there to teach you to stay in your center regardless of what's going on. Once again, religious conditioning comes into play, particularly around what is considered "right" in terms of relationship. Notice that your parents would have preferred to maintain the status quo rather than expand beyond their community. Thankfully, you've allowed some fresh energy into your life and bedroom and that will improve your finances as well.
SCORPIO
You're going to have to learn to accept lifestyle changes with ease and equinamity because the next six years will see you switching jobs and work goals on a regular basis. You must learn that "reality" is fluid, not fixed. You may have to also decide which goals are yours and which are those of a partner or parent. Release other people's hold on your mind and come in contact with your inner authority. If you show the real you, you attract the partner who's worth their weight in gold.
SAGITTARIUS
You may have given up hope of ever falling in love again and recent years have supported that assumption. Well, times are changing and expect the unexpected when it comes to love, creativity and children over the next six years. Make sure you reframe your notion of partnerhood and choose to be the leader rather than the follower. You usually are the bigger person and don't like to get caught up in petty nonsense. And that does not only mean morally, but also financially as you are in the midst of a long cycle of financial gain. Once your ruler goes direct end of month, you move into one of the most fortunate periods of your life.
CAPRICORN
What's going on with all these crazy people in your life--your parents included? It may seem as if others are operating unpredictably, but they are simply reflecting the deep need for change and freedom that your soul craves. Once again, experiences from long ago, particularly adolesence, may have caused you to believe you weren't capable of making your own decisions. Well, you've got your own authority, which is prodigious, as well as the backup of the goddess to prove those old ideas wrong.
Abundance is your birthright and come January, there will be no shortage of money, love or inspiration in sight.
AQUARIUS
We know you are a free spirit, but you may have given up on ever being understood or being in the right time and place. That may have been true in the past but the next six years will show that you are a leader and in sync with important world developments. As the sign of the future, the past doesn't become you and hopefully events around Thanksgiving made perfectly clear your break with your roots. Connect to your own center and you connect to the motherlode of power. It doesn't hurt that you are sitting on a goldmine!
PISCES
The soft outer appearance belies the steely fierceness which is your true essence. As with everyone, parental imprints were to blame for your not believing in yourself for so long. Hopefully, you were deemed the black sheep in the family which is a point of liberation from the patrilineal script. You've got a larger role to play in the world and finally your time has come. Speak your truth with confidence and grit and pay attention to the knocks on your door. There is someone highly placed who has high hopes and dreams for you and can make them happen over the next year.
Try to handle the disruptions with grace as the fallout allows for new growth and opportunities. On the same day, we also experience a lunar eclipse in Gemini. This series is the bookend to events that began in September 2007 so note what has come round full circle or has reached it's culmination. Since it occurs on the Uranus station, this eclipse has more ballast and zip to it than normal.
Mercury turned retrograde on Thanksgiving and will move into forward motion on December 13th, in the sign of Sagittarius. As mentioned in last month's column, the Thanksgiving holidays were probably quite volatile but Mercury served to give voice to the the underlying family mythology and on whether these beliefs served you or not.
It is likely that they were somewhat naive at best, damning at worst. The three week period in between allowed us to find ways to expand into new terrain regarding our goals and larger purpose and this month, we can move forward with new inspiration.
Every seasonal solstice occurs on the World Axis and since 2008, has been setting off the Cardinal Cross of massive change and this December 23rd is no exception.
What you have been dismantling these last several years have cleared the decks for new developments and accomplishments, some of which will be more evident to you during the holidays.
Lastly, Jupiter in Taurus, a Santa-Claus if there ever were one, also moves forward on December 25th so expect to see your finances and projects expand and solidify in the early weeks in January 2012.
Happy holidays and blessings for a colorful New Year!
ARIES
Yes, work may be slowing down for the holidays, but you are raring to go! You've realized that what you learned during childhood does not support your more international profile. You've got ideas you want to share with the world and people see you as a leader and community builder. You wanted to play in the big leagues and as 2012 approaches, you will realize that you are ready to walk through that door to a more expanded future. This future also includes a good dose of healthy self esteem and
more cash in the bank than you've had in years.
TAURUS
As an earth sign, you would think your desires would take center stage but it seems that your mind (and the words of your parents) have oftentimes gotten in the way of expressing your natural instincts. This was made patently clear at Thanksgiving and you realize that you don't want to believe in lack anymore or feel you have to do everything on your own. Because you've come into contact with your real self, you are able to strive higher and see clearer than before. Jupiter turning direct in your first house suggests taking every opportunity to meet those in power who are able to advance your goals. They believe in you and now you do too!
GEMINI
You may have changed your goals in recent months and this time you are on a clear path of individuation. This may involve a media or online presence and the eclipses have shown you who is in your corner and who is not. Listen to what partners say, but only those who are interested in your self-development. The others may simply be expressing your own old fears and inhibitions. You do have a guardian angel behind the scenes, he may have been snoozing these last few months, but once we reach the new year, you will be blessed with some fated introductions. One on them could include the man or woman of your dreams.
CANCER
Either you or elements of your job have shifted and you are taking a more independent stance in your professional life. You may also have received a wakeup call concerning certain health or lifestyle concerns that have inhibited your energy and motivation. Sometimes we think it's better to dream small because it appears safer, but
there are individuals in your life that are pushing you beyond your limits. There is one significant other that is putting you through changes and then there is the
larger arena of your social networking that will support the goals of the new you.
LEO
Nothing like a real or metaphorical trip to get your juices flowing again. If you haven't left town yet, book those tickets soon because travel brings out the best in you.
Some of your earlier goals no longer move you and you've hopefully untangled your childhood fantasies from current more realistic desires. This does not mean to
scale back on your vision--in fact, the larger the better. There is an important man in your life right now who can promote your work as well as the corporate muscle and influence to improve your bank account. By taking a risk, you build a more secure future!
VIRGO
Sexual exploration becomes you. The normally reserved Virgo is no longer. When you get that the beliefs of your parents have held you back, you are able to unyolk yourself from the past and all their inhibitions and superstitions. You're a citizen of the world, not your insular community and expanding your reach opens up a wellspring of creativity. One of those might be a publication of some sort or an opportunity to do business overseas. Now is the time to take a risk in the bedroom and in the boardroom.
LIBRA
You realize that balance and strict equality are an impossibility as you've been dealing with some very erratic sorts lately. While they may seem discomfiting, they are there to teach you to stay in your center regardless of what's going on. Once again, religious conditioning comes into play, particularly around what is considered "right" in terms of relationship. Notice that your parents would have preferred to maintain the status quo rather than expand beyond their community. Thankfully, you've allowed some fresh energy into your life and bedroom and that will improve your finances as well.
SCORPIO
You're going to have to learn to accept lifestyle changes with ease and equinamity because the next six years will see you switching jobs and work goals on a regular basis. You must learn that "reality" is fluid, not fixed. You may have to also decide which goals are yours and which are those of a partner or parent. Release other people's hold on your mind and come in contact with your inner authority. If you show the real you, you attract the partner who's worth their weight in gold.
SAGITTARIUS
You may have given up hope of ever falling in love again and recent years have supported that assumption. Well, times are changing and expect the unexpected when it comes to love, creativity and children over the next six years. Make sure you reframe your notion of partnerhood and choose to be the leader rather than the follower. You usually are the bigger person and don't like to get caught up in petty nonsense. And that does not only mean morally, but also financially as you are in the midst of a long cycle of financial gain. Once your ruler goes direct end of month, you move into one of the most fortunate periods of your life.
CAPRICORN
What's going on with all these crazy people in your life--your parents included? It may seem as if others are operating unpredictably, but they are simply reflecting the deep need for change and freedom that your soul craves. Once again, experiences from long ago, particularly adolesence, may have caused you to believe you weren't capable of making your own decisions. Well, you've got your own authority, which is prodigious, as well as the backup of the goddess to prove those old ideas wrong.
Abundance is your birthright and come January, there will be no shortage of money, love or inspiration in sight.
AQUARIUS
We know you are a free spirit, but you may have given up on ever being understood or being in the right time and place. That may have been true in the past but the next six years will show that you are a leader and in sync with important world developments. As the sign of the future, the past doesn't become you and hopefully events around Thanksgiving made perfectly clear your break with your roots. Connect to your own center and you connect to the motherlode of power. It doesn't hurt that you are sitting on a goldmine!
PISCES
The soft outer appearance belies the steely fierceness which is your true essence. As with everyone, parental imprints were to blame for your not believing in yourself for so long. Hopefully, you were deemed the black sheep in the family which is a point of liberation from the patrilineal script. You've got a larger role to play in the world and finally your time has come. Speak your truth with confidence and grit and pay attention to the knocks on your door. There is someone highly placed who has high hopes and dreams for you and can make them happen over the next year.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
November 2011 horoscope
As we approach 2012, every month seems to get more intense! Changes are occuring more rapidly and we are moving more swiftly into our proper roles. On November 9th, Neptune (planet of dreams, creativity and spirituality) turns direct in Aquarius for the last time. Neptune has been in the the sign of Aquarius since 1998 and we have seen massive shifts in terms of communication, art, and the intersection of science and spirituality. This month, we receive a final understanding and clarification around our own process with glamour, illusion and visioning. On a mundane level, if we have been in the fog about certain issues (and this would be particularly true if you have the sun or personal planets in the late degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus or Scorpio), you will receive a burst of clarity, as if you've awoken from a dream. If you've been undecided about taking a certain action, the reasons and the means will now appear.
The motivation planet, Mars, moves into Virgo on the 12th and will stay in this sign through next June. This is a very long time for fast-moving Mars to remain in one area of the zodiac and this is due to it turning retrograde in January. Mars will ask us to purify or delineate our regular everyday practices and these include our diets, working conditions and movement. Mars also deals with sexuality and it is here where we may notice how we have either used our sexuality indiscriminately or where we have been shut down (Virgo being the virgin or somewhat cold). For those with a strong Virgo signature, be prepared to see men from the past return to your life. This means not only exes of various sorts, but also the man you had your eye on in college or a stranger who feels totally familiar.
Our regular friend Mercury once again turns retrograde on Thanksgiving, Nov 24th and remains in backward motion until mid December. In the sign of Sagittarius, Mercury this go around will prompt us to reevaluate our beliefs and whether they are large enough to incorporate paradoxes and multi-layered thinking. Sag is about the truth and fortunately or unfortunately, there will be a lot of arguments at your turkey day dinner with individuals perhaps being a bit dogmatic about their point of view. Notice where you may have absorbed a "should" or cultural belief that does not fit you anymore. You'll be much clearer come the end of year holidays.
Lastly, Thanksgiving has more sparkle to it because, in addition to Mercury turning retrograde, we will experience a solar eclipse at 2 degrees Sagittarius. We've already begun the cycle of Gemini/Sag eclipses this June and this is the second beginning eclipse in this sign pair. Sagittarius is about visioning and a larger social purpose so wherever it falls in your chart is where you want to think big. Foreign affairs and publishing are also natural areas that Sag overseas so depending on your particular chart placement, you may find you have a case of wanderlust. It may be geographical or spiritual in nature, but adventure calls and you must answer with an open mind and heart.
ARIES
If you haven't been certain about how your future is going to pan out, you get a very big wakeup on November 9th. All of the years of preparation have brought you to this point and you do have a global agenda. Television and media are a big component of your future identity and if there has been some confusion, it will dissipate this month. Now, you've got to really make sure you are up to the task in terms of how you manage your life and your health and Mars in Virgo will prompt you to take the proper steps to get everything in tip top shape, including your body. Make sure that your spiritual beliefs are up to date (you'll see where you differ from your family on the holiday) and be fearless in reaching high. It is your birthright to shine your light and universal forces are definitely saying go!
TAURUS
Career identity may have been nebulous and sometimes it may have felt that you would never arrive at your destination. Well, the clouds lift and you will see that you have landed on the right professional shore. Now you can spend time on refining your creativity and attracting a playmate who will help you get your life in order. One area that you might not mind revisiting is your sex life. There is a chance that an ex may return whether in person or dreams or via email. You may find that your perceptions of him or her have changed and they themselves may be willing to admit their regrets. What this presages is not necessarily getting involved again but does signal a new chapter in your love life and a potential new partner as the months progress. Keep your eyes open for a multicultural charmer!
GEMINI
Geminis have been on quite a learning curve since 1995 and Neptune turning direct on the 9th will provide the final report card. Your education and spiritual views have undergone a sea change and, while at times, the road was shaky, all is as it should be as you receive validation of your new perspective. You may be motivated to set down roots now and be on the lookout for a new residence. More than likely this will finalize next spring. Meanwhile, the exes are coming out of the woodwork and may even text you at your family thanksgiving. You and they can have a laugh at how you've grown. As with Taurus, you have dynamic energy for partnership and, if single,
be prepared to be swept off your feet in the very near future.
CANCER
You see more clearly the motivation of romantic or business partners, particularly after the 9th. Financial affairs may have been confusing and if you are married, the money that your spouse makes has been spotty. If you are single, you will be swamped with admirers the minute you leave your apartment and this will continue through next summer. In the meantime, you still want to reframe your ideas of the perfect life and the perfect day. You may have outgrown them and are ready to stretch your boundaries for what you think is possible. This is great as should you be interested, a new chapter begins around work and finding your place in the larger scheme of
global events.
LEO
Leo's have had to deal with partners who have been missing in action for quite some time--either through physical or emotional distance. This may also include addiction or health issues. If you have been confused about a significant other's behavior, he or she will come clean this month. Meanwhile you really want to get this money thing right and are prepared to work on promoting your talents with more diligence and structure. Please leave time for play because whether new or old, there is definitely a love interest hovering in the distance. You love travel, whether literally or metaphorically, and this month provides a new opportunity to satisfy this desire and you've got the next year to plan the trip of your life.
VIRGO
When I read for Virgos, I always mention the mind-body connect. You may have been dealing with some nebulous health issues these last few years or
uncertainly around the efficacy of a job. You'll gain a lot of clarity where there has been confusion. Additionally, you have your mojo back so the next six months are times to take risks, assert oneself and begin grounding a new identity. You may have to have a few conversations with your parents and how their cultural beliefs actually limited your potential. You can notice this and move on. It is now your time to create the home you want with a true sense of possibility and knowing that God has your back and she's not the God of your parents.
LIBRA
A lover or "friend" may have had you baffled these last few years as he/she has been unable to commit or reveal the extent of their feelings. You will know front and center where they stand this month and it will either be a dream come true OR you will awaken from a bad nightmare. Whatever pans out, the period was meant to get you to ask what you believe in and whether the Libran ideal of equal relationship is even possible. Partly it's a way to hold yourself back or not commit to a real human partner with flaws. The next six months will help you unearth your inner critic and perfectionist while reconnecting with siblings or friends will put the whole ordeal in perspective.
By thinking differently, you open up the chance for a new overseas opportunity or connection via writing or teaching.
SCORPIO
Family has been a lost fantasy or a nightmare. You are able to discern and disconnect from the psychic ties and will feel reborn. You'd rather place your energy on your future goals and dreams and the next six months see you connecting to a larger world and one that wants to improve the conditions of all. In the process, you may meet a future mate or build an online community. It's time to reassess your worth and talents--think big, but not unrealistic--and follow your passions. These, like Leo, may involve travel or overseas connections. A new chapter in self-focus will actually bring you in contact with a potential long-term partner who doesn't believe in the word "limitation".
SAGITTARIUS
You realize that you have been dealing with siblings and friends who have been out to lunch. You easily decide which is which and end certain associations and cultivate those worthy of your time and attention. You need the energy for your career and many advances can take place in the next six months, provided you work smartly and healthily. Rethink what you have to offer--you are enough--and reposition yourself from a place of authenticity and expansion. It is a new chapter about you and yes, like Scorpio, by being yourself, you magnetize the perfect other to play with.
CAPRICORN
In addition to Pluto in your sign changing your entire life, you have also been dealing with Neptune in your second house of money and self-esteem. It has been hard to be a Capricorn. Yet, much is about to change if you've addressed your old emotional issues and you can awaken from the self-deprecating nightmare with a new sense of your value and visionary ability. You are clearly focused on getting to the heart of the matter concerning how your beliefs were formed and you can pretty much sort out the threads of confusion and weave a new, more appropriate spiritual support system. Some old fears of limitations remain and you will notice this in neon over the Thanksgiving holiday, meaning, you will know that they are inherited rather than inherent. You're on your own and that's a great thing!
AQUARIUS
Who am I? What am I here to do? You have been wrestling with these questions for quite some time and/or decided to disengage from life and drift for awhile. You kind of come back into yourself this month and realize what all the wandering has been about. You would like to make up for lost time and will find that a number of intimates are circling, interested in getting to know you better. Time to revision your dreams and reconnect with some original visions of saving the world. You can do it, it's what you've been created to do and over the next year, if open, you will meet the groups and individuals who want to team up with you.
PISCES
You are naturally dreamy yet Neptune in your 12th has had you dealing with unexplained fears, particularly of being different or feeling ostracized. You experience a "get" this month on how this thinking has held you back. It was a necessary passage and allowed you to tweak your professional goals to actually include the healing and helping of others. Some projects on the back burner come back full blown so decide which ones are now worth your time. You are moving into a phase of strong career growth so only the biggest and the brightest for you!
The motivation planet, Mars, moves into Virgo on the 12th and will stay in this sign through next June. This is a very long time for fast-moving Mars to remain in one area of the zodiac and this is due to it turning retrograde in January. Mars will ask us to purify or delineate our regular everyday practices and these include our diets, working conditions and movement. Mars also deals with sexuality and it is here where we may notice how we have either used our sexuality indiscriminately or where we have been shut down (Virgo being the virgin or somewhat cold). For those with a strong Virgo signature, be prepared to see men from the past return to your life. This means not only exes of various sorts, but also the man you had your eye on in college or a stranger who feels totally familiar.
Our regular friend Mercury once again turns retrograde on Thanksgiving, Nov 24th and remains in backward motion until mid December. In the sign of Sagittarius, Mercury this go around will prompt us to reevaluate our beliefs and whether they are large enough to incorporate paradoxes and multi-layered thinking. Sag is about the truth and fortunately or unfortunately, there will be a lot of arguments at your turkey day dinner with individuals perhaps being a bit dogmatic about their point of view. Notice where you may have absorbed a "should" or cultural belief that does not fit you anymore. You'll be much clearer come the end of year holidays.
Lastly, Thanksgiving has more sparkle to it because, in addition to Mercury turning retrograde, we will experience a solar eclipse at 2 degrees Sagittarius. We've already begun the cycle of Gemini/Sag eclipses this June and this is the second beginning eclipse in this sign pair. Sagittarius is about visioning and a larger social purpose so wherever it falls in your chart is where you want to think big. Foreign affairs and publishing are also natural areas that Sag overseas so depending on your particular chart placement, you may find you have a case of wanderlust. It may be geographical or spiritual in nature, but adventure calls and you must answer with an open mind and heart.
ARIES
If you haven't been certain about how your future is going to pan out, you get a very big wakeup on November 9th. All of the years of preparation have brought you to this point and you do have a global agenda. Television and media are a big component of your future identity and if there has been some confusion, it will dissipate this month. Now, you've got to really make sure you are up to the task in terms of how you manage your life and your health and Mars in Virgo will prompt you to take the proper steps to get everything in tip top shape, including your body. Make sure that your spiritual beliefs are up to date (you'll see where you differ from your family on the holiday) and be fearless in reaching high. It is your birthright to shine your light and universal forces are definitely saying go!
TAURUS
Career identity may have been nebulous and sometimes it may have felt that you would never arrive at your destination. Well, the clouds lift and you will see that you have landed on the right professional shore. Now you can spend time on refining your creativity and attracting a playmate who will help you get your life in order. One area that you might not mind revisiting is your sex life. There is a chance that an ex may return whether in person or dreams or via email. You may find that your perceptions of him or her have changed and they themselves may be willing to admit their regrets. What this presages is not necessarily getting involved again but does signal a new chapter in your love life and a potential new partner as the months progress. Keep your eyes open for a multicultural charmer!
GEMINI
Geminis have been on quite a learning curve since 1995 and Neptune turning direct on the 9th will provide the final report card. Your education and spiritual views have undergone a sea change and, while at times, the road was shaky, all is as it should be as you receive validation of your new perspective. You may be motivated to set down roots now and be on the lookout for a new residence. More than likely this will finalize next spring. Meanwhile, the exes are coming out of the woodwork and may even text you at your family thanksgiving. You and they can have a laugh at how you've grown. As with Taurus, you have dynamic energy for partnership and, if single,
be prepared to be swept off your feet in the very near future.
CANCER
You see more clearly the motivation of romantic or business partners, particularly after the 9th. Financial affairs may have been confusing and if you are married, the money that your spouse makes has been spotty. If you are single, you will be swamped with admirers the minute you leave your apartment and this will continue through next summer. In the meantime, you still want to reframe your ideas of the perfect life and the perfect day. You may have outgrown them and are ready to stretch your boundaries for what you think is possible. This is great as should you be interested, a new chapter begins around work and finding your place in the larger scheme of
global events.
LEO
Leo's have had to deal with partners who have been missing in action for quite some time--either through physical or emotional distance. This may also include addiction or health issues. If you have been confused about a significant other's behavior, he or she will come clean this month. Meanwhile you really want to get this money thing right and are prepared to work on promoting your talents with more diligence and structure. Please leave time for play because whether new or old, there is definitely a love interest hovering in the distance. You love travel, whether literally or metaphorically, and this month provides a new opportunity to satisfy this desire and you've got the next year to plan the trip of your life.
VIRGO
When I read for Virgos, I always mention the mind-body connect. You may have been dealing with some nebulous health issues these last few years or
uncertainly around the efficacy of a job. You'll gain a lot of clarity where there has been confusion. Additionally, you have your mojo back so the next six months are times to take risks, assert oneself and begin grounding a new identity. You may have to have a few conversations with your parents and how their cultural beliefs actually limited your potential. You can notice this and move on. It is now your time to create the home you want with a true sense of possibility and knowing that God has your back and she's not the God of your parents.
LIBRA
A lover or "friend" may have had you baffled these last few years as he/she has been unable to commit or reveal the extent of their feelings. You will know front and center where they stand this month and it will either be a dream come true OR you will awaken from a bad nightmare. Whatever pans out, the period was meant to get you to ask what you believe in and whether the Libran ideal of equal relationship is even possible. Partly it's a way to hold yourself back or not commit to a real human partner with flaws. The next six months will help you unearth your inner critic and perfectionist while reconnecting with siblings or friends will put the whole ordeal in perspective.
By thinking differently, you open up the chance for a new overseas opportunity or connection via writing or teaching.
SCORPIO
Family has been a lost fantasy or a nightmare. You are able to discern and disconnect from the psychic ties and will feel reborn. You'd rather place your energy on your future goals and dreams and the next six months see you connecting to a larger world and one that wants to improve the conditions of all. In the process, you may meet a future mate or build an online community. It's time to reassess your worth and talents--think big, but not unrealistic--and follow your passions. These, like Leo, may involve travel or overseas connections. A new chapter in self-focus will actually bring you in contact with a potential long-term partner who doesn't believe in the word "limitation".
SAGITTARIUS
You realize that you have been dealing with siblings and friends who have been out to lunch. You easily decide which is which and end certain associations and cultivate those worthy of your time and attention. You need the energy for your career and many advances can take place in the next six months, provided you work smartly and healthily. Rethink what you have to offer--you are enough--and reposition yourself from a place of authenticity and expansion. It is a new chapter about you and yes, like Scorpio, by being yourself, you magnetize the perfect other to play with.
CAPRICORN
In addition to Pluto in your sign changing your entire life, you have also been dealing with Neptune in your second house of money and self-esteem. It has been hard to be a Capricorn. Yet, much is about to change if you've addressed your old emotional issues and you can awaken from the self-deprecating nightmare with a new sense of your value and visionary ability. You are clearly focused on getting to the heart of the matter concerning how your beliefs were formed and you can pretty much sort out the threads of confusion and weave a new, more appropriate spiritual support system. Some old fears of limitations remain and you will notice this in neon over the Thanksgiving holiday, meaning, you will know that they are inherited rather than inherent. You're on your own and that's a great thing!
AQUARIUS
Who am I? What am I here to do? You have been wrestling with these questions for quite some time and/or decided to disengage from life and drift for awhile. You kind of come back into yourself this month and realize what all the wandering has been about. You would like to make up for lost time and will find that a number of intimates are circling, interested in getting to know you better. Time to revision your dreams and reconnect with some original visions of saving the world. You can do it, it's what you've been created to do and over the next year, if open, you will meet the groups and individuals who want to team up with you.
PISCES
You are naturally dreamy yet Neptune in your 12th has had you dealing with unexplained fears, particularly of being different or feeling ostracized. You experience a "get" this month on how this thinking has held you back. It was a necessary passage and allowed you to tweak your professional goals to actually include the healing and helping of others. Some projects on the back burner come back full blown so decide which ones are now worth your time. You are moving into a phase of strong career growth so only the biggest and the brightest for you!
