Mars in Virgo — Oct 15, 2013-Dec 7, 2013

Mars moved into Virgo today. Mars represents energy, action, drive and assertion – in other words what we are compelled to “do” (among many other things). Virgo is analytical, efficient, productive and resourceful.

In this context, the Mars in Virgo energy is all about making yourself useful, putting your energy into helping others and making the world a better place.

If you were born with Mars in Virgo, you’re probably very detail-oriented and precise. You may not be organized, but you’re always organizing. Making lists: “things to do today;” refining and perfecting your surroundings; and pitching in to help others wherever you may see yourself as useful.

There are never enough hours in the day for Mars in Virgo people. They can’t really sit still: they have to be doing something all the time – usually two or three things at a time.

They’re good with facts and figures, have a great eye for detail and are quick to point out where improvements can be made.

Venus in Sagittarius — Oct 7, 2013 – Nov 5, 2013

Jude Law

Venus enters Sagittarius today! If you were lucky enough to be born with this Venus, you’re probably generous, vivacious, outgoing and expansive.

You’re known for being up-beat and optimistic, always seeing the glass as half-full, and always up for a good time.

Venus represents “love” among other things. Sagittarius is related to personal growth and expansion, travel, religion, philosophy, higher education and ideas.

Venus in Sagittarius people tend to love all of these things, even though they’re prone to engage in heated debates about them. They tend to be spontaneous, adventurous and happy-go-lucky.

They say what’s on their mind and in their heart — often at the most inappropriate times! They’re know for putting their feet in their mouths,but are usually very good natured. They can laugh at themselves and can take a joke, as long as it’s told without malice.

October 2013 Monthly Horoscope

October Horoscopes

Happy Birthday Libra! Here are some highlights for the month ahead:

Lunations: There will be a New Moon on October 5th at 11° Libra. The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse will take place on October 18th at 25° Aries.

The New Moon completes an almost partile t-square between the Sun/Moon, Pluto and Uranus. This aspect is most pronounced between October 3rd and October 5th.

Retrogrades:  Mercury goes retrograde on October 21st at 18° Scorpio. Chiron, Neptune and Uranus are all retrograde for the entire month.

Ingresses: Venus enters Sagittarius on October 7th; Mars enters Virgo on October 15th and the Sun enters Scorpio on October 23rd.

Continue reading for complete scopes for each sign:

Men are from Mars (and Venus): Astrology, Men and Love

We hear so much about men being “from Mars” — and in a lot of ways this is true, at least astrologically.

In general, they tend to relate more to their natal Mars positions and project their Venuses out onto the women (or male partners, if gay) in their lives.

This is in line with the Jungian concept of anima/animus (inner woman or inner man) projections that each of us embody. But this also tells us a great deal about what men are looking for in a mate.

A man’s natal Venus sign placement describes not only what he’s attracted to, but how he’s likely to conduct himself in relationship. It tells us how he expresses love and affection, how he receives love and affection from others, and how he relates to his partner in a one-on-one relationship.It tells what he’s looking for in a soulmate and how capable he is of investing himself emotionally in soulmate relationships.

September 2013 Monthly Horoscope

september horoscopes

Happy Birthday Virgo! Here are some highlights for the month ahead:

Lunations: There will be a New Moon on September 5th at 13° Virgo. The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse will take place on September 19th at 26° Pisces.

Retrogrades:  Pluto is retrograde until September 20th when it turns stationary direct at 8° Capricorn. Chiron, Neptune and Uranus are all retrograde for the entire month.

Ingresses: Mercury enters Libra on September 9th; Venus enters Scorpio on September 11th; the Sun enters Libra on September 22nd; and Mercury enters Scorpio on September 29th.

 

Continue reading for complete scopes for each sign:

August 2013 Monthly Horoscope

august horoscopes

Happy Birthday Leo! Here are some highlights for the month ahead:

Lunations: The New Moon this month is on August 6th at 14° Leo.

The Full Moon takes place on August 20th at 28° Aquarius.

Retrogrades: Chiron, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are all retrograde for the entire month of August.

Ingresses: Mercury moves into Leo on August 8th and Venus enters Libra on August 16th.

The Sun enters Virgo on August 22nd and Mercury enters Virgo on August 23rd.

Mars enters Leo on August 27th.

Continue reading for complete scopes for each sign:

July 2013 Monthly Horoscope

July 2013 Monthly Horoscope

Happy Birthday Cancer! Here are some highlights for the month ahead:

Lunations: The New Moon this month is on July 8th at 16° Cancer.

The Full Moon takes place on July 22nd at 0° Aquarius.

Retrogrades: Saturn is retrograde until it turns stationary direct at 4° Scorpio on July 8th. Uranus turns retrograde on July 17th at 12° Aries.

Mercury is retrograde until it turns stationary direct on July 20th at 13° Cancer. Chiron, Neptune and Pluto are all retrograde for the entire month of July. 

Ingresses: Mars moves into Cancer on July 13th.  The Sun enters Leo and Venus enters Virgo on July 22nd.

Mercury Retrograde — Here we go Again!

Mercury Retrograde

Most of us have heard about “Mercury Retrograde,” and mostly in an unfavorable light. In general it’s said to relate to delays, challenges and missteps in Mercury-ruled areas.

These include plans, contracts, agreements, communications — both verbal and written — as well as communications devices (phones, televisions, radios, computers, fax machines, etc.). In addition, cars, trains, bikes and motorcycles — anything related to short-distance or local travel — are all also under the Mercury umbrella and likely to be affected.

Mercury retrograde carries with it so many negative connotations — probably because most of us don’t handle sudden upsets or unexpected changes to our carefully-made plans. But people win lotteries under Mercury retrograde. They fall in love. They get married. They have babies. They launch successful businesses.

June 2013 Monthly Horoscope

June 3013 Monthly Horoscope

Happy Birthday Gemini! Here are some highlights for the month ahead:

Lunations: The New Moon this month is on June 8th at 18° Gemini.

The Full Moon takes place on June 23rd at 2° Capricorn.

Retrogrades: Neptune goes retrograde on June 7th at 5° Pisces. Chiron goes retrograde on June 16th at 13° Pisces.

Mercury goes retrograde on June 26th at 23° Cancer. Saturn and Pluto are both retrograde for the entire month of June.

Ingresses: Venus moves into Cancer on June 2nd.  The Sun enters Cancer on June 21st. Jupiter enters Cancer on June 25th. Venus enters Leo on June 27th.

 

May 2013 Monthly Horoscope

May 2014 Horoscopes

June 2013 Monthly Horoscope -- Aries Keep your wits about you after the new moon eclipse on the 9th because shortly following this Venus enters your area of communication which may be giving you the impetus to speak up and speak up quickly in order to have your thoughts heard. As Venus rules love you can bet that what you have to say will influence your partner but if you put off communicating you may find that by the time Mercury also enters your area of communication on the 16th then your words may flow in a way more conducive to the other person hearing them. If you find yourself missing golden opportunities to speak what is on your mind then leave it till the last week of the month when Mercury, Venus ,Jupiter and the black moon Lilith all come into alignment… and hopefully this alignment will pave the way for a positive discussion in what has been troubling you.

Moon in Aries 6, 7, 8 May

April 2013 Monthly Horoscope

April 2013 Monthly Horoscope

June 2013 Monthly Horoscope -- Aries
You should be in fine form this month, with five planets moving through your sign. The Sun aspects Venus and Jupiter on the 1st, paving the way for social and romantic opportunities. Remember that these require a lot more give and take than you’re probably used to: you’re going to have to curb some of those Arian impulses if you want to make the most of these aspects. Your relationship rulers come together on the 7th, followed by the New Moon in Aries on the 10thYou’ve got so much potential here to start something new, or to revitalize a current connection. You’ll get the green light to “go for it” – whatever the elusive “it” may be – on the 13th. But the most powerful aspect for you this month occurs on the 17th when the Sun and Mars come together in your sign.These two planets are dignified in Aries: the Sun through exaltation and Mars through rulership. Consider this an added Aries boon and use it as a springboard for success. You don’t have to prove anything to anyone, least of all you. But this month you’re able to show the world what you’re made of — and in doing so can surpass even your own expectations.

Moon in Aries: April 8, 9 and 10

March 2013 Monthly Horoscope

March 2013 Horoscope

June 2013 Monthly Horoscope -- AriesYour ruling planet Mars moves into your sign on the 13th which will give you more drive and ambition than you have perhaps been feeling with Mercury retrograde in your area of spirituality. You may even wish to use this month as a time to try out a new approach to getting things done… one that doesn’t involve so much pushing. If you think that making a grand effort to get something accomplished is the only way to do things then have a think on this. After the 23rd which is also around the time the Sun enters your sign and begins another new year astrologically you will be in the enviable position of also having Venus enter your sign. Slow and steady actions may well win any races you have been thinking of undertaking with regards to your love life and with the full moon in your relationship area on the 27th the only thing you need to be focusing on is what you want to happen in your love life and not throwing yourself so recklessly into a plan that you scupper the results.

Moon in Aries: Mar 13, 14