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Jumping Jupiter! Another Planet Goes Retrograde!

Jupiter Retrograde

Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system is now retrograde.

Astrologically Jupiter is said to relate to benefit, gain and fortune. It’s the planet of abundance and extravagance; of philosophy, spirituality, travel, foreign affairs, personal expansion and higher education.

Your natal Jupiter will describe where you do things in a big way or the area of your life where you might go overboard. It’s where you’re naturally confident and optimistic and where things tend to come more easily to you.

When it retrogrades by transit, depending on the sign and area of your natal chart it’s moving through, you can expect to go through a bit of a renaissance, as you review, revisit and refine your own personal belief systems.

November 2013 Monthly Horoscope

November Horoscope

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

Lunations: There will be a New Moon Solar Eclipse on November 3rd at 11° Scorpio. The Full Moon will take place on November 17th at 25° Taurus.

Retrogrades: Jupiter goes retrograde November 7th at 20° Cancer. Mercury is retrograde until the November 10th when it goes stationary direct at 2° Scorpio. Neptune is retrograde until November 13, when it goes stationary direct at 2° Pisces. Chiron is retrograde until the 19th, when it goes stationary direct at 9° Pisces. Uranus is retrograde for the entire month.

Ingresses: Venus enters Capricorn on November 5th; the Sun enters Sagittarius on November 21st.

 

Continue reading for complete scopes for each sign:

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:

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.

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

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.

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 

Ask the Astrologers: Surviving a Breakup

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What happens when one person moves on from a failed relationship while the other is still holding on?

This question relates to a long-standing relationship that ended “abruptly” — or did it?

There were astrological themes shifting into place for some time before the actual breakup.

But as we look at the underlying relationship needs for both of the individuals involved, we can see that while  they might have been in sync at one time, that was no longer the case.

Facing that reality is not only the first step toward healing but also ultimately toward closure.

January 2013 Monthly Horoscope

January 2013 Monthly Horoscope

June 2013 Monthly Horoscope -- Aries

Work and your place in it may be top of your list of priorities as 2013 begins with the Sun and Mercury both in this area of your chart turning your thoughts to work and how you can reach the top of your career goals. The Aries moon on 17th and 18th January not only highlights what is important to you emotionally it also occurs at the same time as Venus and Pluto are conjunct and it would be a great time to approach your boss about a promotion and/or put your own plans into motion on how you can best use your talents for your own advancement. Mars is in your friendship area this month and if you need any favors from a friend then now is the time to ask for them… be polite and ask nicely though.

Moon in Aries 17, 18