Jun 29 2013

July 2013 Monthly Horoscope

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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.

Jun 28 2013

July 2013 Tarot Scopes — featuring the Tarot of Trees

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ARIES: The Moon

This month you may feel like you’re navigating through murky waters.

The Moon card has a lot to do with that which is hidden, beneath the surface, unconscious or undiscovered.

There is a strong emotional element inherent in this card. And while emotions are not something easily digested by Aries — particularly the “darker” emotions, such as fear, anxiety and insecurity — it’s necessary to explore them if you’re going to resolve the issues that have been hounding you.

But don’t let your imagination run away with you: there’s also some danger of reading too much into things, making mountains out of mole hills or even becoming suspicious or paranoid.

Use this time to get in touch with your emotions and to resolve whatever fears and uncertainties you have that have been holding you back.

Jun 23 2013

Mercury Retrograde — Here we go Again!

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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.

May 28 2013

June 2013 Monthly Horoscope

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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 27 2013

June 2013 Tarot Scopes featuring the Rider-Waite Tarot

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ARIES: Justice

What is your best way forward?

What options do you have?

The Justice card implies you are ready to face a situation head on with logical thought processes.

The scales held in the left hand show a balancing of all the facts whilst the sword in the right hand shows you are ready to speak with conviction once all of the facts have been weighted up.

The situation around you does not need over emotional input for you to gain a satisfactory outcome.

You must use your mind and intellect to access the outcome you are hoping for.

This may mean you need to seek counsel with a professional who can help you with your problems and tip the scales of justice in your favor.

Apr 29 2013

May 2013 Monthly Horoscope

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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

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Apr 28 2013

May 2013 Tarot Scopes featuring the Mary-El Tarot

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ARIES: 7 of Disks

This month your values are likely to be tested.

You may be presented with several different opportunities — none of which are ideal, and most of which require you to make sacrifices you’re not prepared to make.

A “get rich quick” scheme or opportunity that seems too good to be true are just two examples.

If you look at the imagery in this card, you can see that both paths lead to the same point on the horizon.

One requires you to carry a heavier load, but the riches at the end are more plentiful. The other path is lighter, but leads to a less bountiful outcome.

You’ll have to keep your eye on the prize — and remember that all that glitters is not gold — if you want to navigate this next chapter toward the best possible conclusion.

Don’t be tempted by detours or shortcuts: the end result depends on both your willingness to stay on track and your refusal to compromise your principles.

Apr 10 2013

April and May 2013 Solar and Lunar Eclipses from an Astrological Perspective

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Starting on April 25 and going through to May 25 we have 3 eclipses due to cross our paths affecting some of us more than others but giving all of us a chance to use the heightened energy of the Sun and Moon that is around at these times.

However you choose to use these important dates keep this in mind. Eclipses tend to have a way of throwing you off your guard, situations may happen that send you reeling and circumstances whether good or bad have a way of showing up in your life in a way that reminds you of fated or coincidental events.

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Mar 29 2013

April 2013 Monthly Horoscope

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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 10^th. You’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

Mar 25 2013

April 2013 Tarot Scopes featuring the Golden Tarot of Klimt

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ARIES: Ten of Pentacles

This month is about building upon what you already have and making it work for you. It is an excellent time to make a career move and if you are thinking of doing so then aim high!

The road before you is smooth and even with, perhaps, more options than you think.

Look for new areas of growth that can further your advancement but may not be obvious when you first look at the options laid out in front of you.

There is a solid and familiar feel to what you are aiming for and as you move towards it your dreams and ambitions become clearer.

The 10 pentacles is beautifully depicted in this card with the path (the journey) leading up to the grand building (the destination) in a clear, smooth path.

Overlapping across the path are branches of trees bursting with new growth (new ideas).

Be open to what comes to you and your path will be smooth towards your ultimate goal.

Mar 07 2013

Soulmate Relationships: The Truth about Venus and Mars

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There’s been a lot of press about the roles of Venus and Mars in soulmate relationships, but what exactly does that mean in the true astrological context?

Are these two planets the primary indicators of relationship compatibility, or are they just one small part of what makes up a good connection between partners?

Venus and Mars are actually relatively minor factors for determining relationship compatibility, and are rarely “karmic indicators.” They’re good for determining attraction (by sign) but little else.

They’re usually present when there are strong sexual sparks or chemistry at the onset of a relationship, but don’t say much about exclusivity, longevity or commitment.

In the coming weeks, we’ll delve into Venus and Mars from a deeper, more comprehensive perspective. If you’d like to read more about how these planetary energies are expressed for men specifically, you can check out this companion piece: Men are from Mars (and Venus): Astrology, Men and Love.

Mar 01 2013

March 2013 Monthly Horoscope

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Your ruling planet Mars moves into your sign on the 13^th 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 23^rd 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 27^th 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

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