Astrology by Mary MacLean

Greetings, fellow stargazers…

Loosen up friends.  Last month’s barrage of crushing situations is giving rise to the “I need a vacation syndrome”.  I feel that this little old Italian mama has been beaten to a pulp by a meatball.  I survived. How did you do?  I have many problems to solve because of last month and there are new situations that need prioritizing.  I’m sure it is the same with you.  This month the Sun is in Libra and that’s my ascendant.  This is always my favorite time of the year.  Check to see what house your Libra rules as it will be an even ride, for a change.  The Sun on my ascendant and moving thru the first house tells me that I will be more emotionally stable this month (thank God) and getting a lot of attention.  Venus enters Scorpio and love and money start to get a tad bit intense and secretive.  Mercury will be going direct on the 15^th setting the

stage for a revised Mercury transit. It goes all the way back to September 3, 2008 to renew decisions.  Uranus is still retrograde all month at 19 degrees of Pisces urging you to see if you have any planets at 19 degrees in mutable (Sag, Gemini, Virgo).  If so, hang on to your socks; the unexpected is going to rock your world.  As with any New Moon, some situations arise that will need your attention.  Wherever Libra is in your chart will give you the area to focus on for answers.

This forecast should be read by your rising sign. It will be more meaningful for you.  

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

This Libra New Moon takes place in your 7^th house of partnerships and dealing 

with the public.  This encompasses business and/or personal partnerships.  This will form a harmonious aspect if you have planets in Aquarius and Gemini.  This New Moon is in opposition to your Sun and you may feel a bit challenged by partnerships.  Mercury is still retrograde in your 7^th house of partnerships until the 15^th of October and all screw ups should be on their way to being ironed out.   You are now in the outcome phase of your Saturn cycle and from the 21^st of

TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This Libra New Moon takes place in your 6^th house of everyday work and health.  The challenge you will encounter will evolve from one of these areas or both.  Venus just entered your 7^th house adding a bit of joyous intensity to your partnerships.  Jupiter is adding expansion to your 9^th house of foreign affairs and travel and still trining your Saturn in the 5^th of love affairs and creativity.  Mercury retrograde in your 6^th house reviews the issues of this last month and makes adjustments.  Mercury goes direct on October 15^th, 2008. 

GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

This Libra New Moon takes place in your 5^th house of creativity, love affairs, children and investments.  Gemini is the

house of the twins; therefore, you should be able to handle two or three challenges that arrive on the scene.  This New Moon will offer opportunity to you personally since it trines Gemini assuring you of some measure of success.  You are probably working hard and if Saturn is squaring your Sun, recognition is non-existent.  This is a period of change for you so observe your opportunities and recognize your foibles.  Change is in the air and you can feel it.

CANCER-(June 21-July 22) 

This Libra New Moon takes place in your 4^th house of home and core issues.  

Personal challenges that involve your home or family matters seem to come up for attention.  You are drawn to solve any 4^th house matter quickly and emphatically as harmony at your core is not negotiable.  This may be dealing with the delays that surround home issues.  Communications may not be what you desire, but information will improve by October 15^th

when Mercury goes direct.

LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This Libra New Moon takes place in your 3^rd house of communications and community, brothers and sisters.  Take a

minute to realize that Mercury is retrograde in Libra and Mercury may be the direct result of your current challenge.  This challenge may symbolize your investment in home and community.  Venus entering Scorpio will definitely add some spice to your home life.  There are contradictions in your life that leave you feeling quite uneasy.  This is momentary.  Seek your answers in your Heart Charkha and peace will follow.  Neptune in your 7^th house bestows permanent rose- colored

glasses for you to see through. 

VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This Libra New Moon takes place in your 2^nd house of love, finance and values. 

 This is all about strengthening your financial outlook.  This looks like a time to fashion a budget and try to stick to it.  Your attitude about money needs to be adjusted to accommodate recent financial directions.  Mercury retrograde developed in this 2^nd house ushering in delays where finances are concerned. 

Maybe it’s time to evaluate what is meaningful and correct for you at this time in your life.  Oct.15, 2008 will bring in answers and new beginnings in terms of love, money and values.

LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

This Libra New Moon takes place in your 1^st house of personality and how you 

appear to the outside world.  There will be challenges that appear that make you use your innate talents to move forward.  The accent will be on you, your accomplishments and personality.   This is a great time for promotion and seeking new avenues to perform these tasks.  This is usually a time when the spotlight is on you and who you really are appears and blossoms.  Saturn still transiting your 12^th house of the past and preparation allows you to dump emotional baggage before Saturn reaches the ascendant.  Mercury retrograde in your 1^st house delays some personal choices in order to make sure

this is the direction you want to go.

SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

This Libra New Moon takes place in your 12^th house of the past, preparation and  

institutions.  You may be examining the past and your own feelings. This is a time when you are looking forward to moving ahead but everything seems in slow motion.  You may hear from people from the past or have visitors arriving unexpectedly.  Surprise!  This Mercury retrograde continues to retrograde in your 12^th house until Oct. 15, 2008 when it

will take its continued and final journey thru Libra.

SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This Libra New Moon takes place in your 11^th house of hopes, wishes and goals.  

Since it is so weaved into the Mercury retrograde, you may find that some of your goals may be delayed until Oct. 15^th,

2008.  Have you asked yourself lately, “Where am I going?  What direction would be best?  What choices do I have?”  These are some of the questions you will be answering in the near future.  You have reached a pinnacle in your career and new challenges beckon you.

CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This Libra New Moon takes place in your 10^th house of career.  There seems to be something you have always wanted to

do but never found the opportune time to develop it.  You have now come to the conclusion there no time like the present to begin your career anew.  You are starting like you always start with confidence, organization and passion.  Mercury retrograde will delay some things for awhile but, ultimately, you will make your dreams come true.  Saturn in your 9^th says

it’s now or never.

AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

This Libra New Moon takes place in your 9^th house of legal matters, philosophy, higher education and foreign affairs. 

This is very much a mental house for you and in great aspect to the New Moon.  You want to make some changes in your philosophy or plan a foreign vacation.  Now you can. Mercury retrograde will give you plenty of time to work out the kinks.  There will be a plan but it won’t come together until Oct. 15^th when Mercury goes direct.  Money seems to be

looking good.

PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This Libra New Moon takes place in your 8^th house of other people’s money, sex, death and taxes.  The challenges here

seem to revolve around finances.  Your concern for finances seems paramount at this time.  There are going to be delays but this Libra New Moon announces fairness and justice. That is one part of the challenge.  The other part of this challenge is fear; fear because of the Mercury retrograde and time restraints. Tune into your heart center for personal peace.

Greetings, Fellow Star Gazers… 

As you know, life is happening in leaps and bounds.  This month’s Full Moon will not be an exception.  The unexpected is knocking at your door.  Uranus, the planet of freedom and spontaneity, is at the heart of this Full Moon.  Look to the house Aquarius rules and you will find the jewel of this moon.  Jupiter has already gone direct and you may have noticed that much has happened to ensure your expansion in your Capricorn house.  Pluto is now direct and promises a new power base to manifest in the future.  Mercury will turn retrograde the 24^th of September at 22 degrees of Libra only to revisit the last 31/2 weeks.  Mercury will reexamine the issues you have encountered since September 3^rd of this month and remind you that “all that glitters is not gold.”  Special note, Mars will conjunct that Mercury on the 22^nd and 23^rd promising an impactful conversation. There is also a Mars Venus conjunction in Libra on the 11^th and 12^th of this September providing you with heart throbbing entertainment. Let me revise this last statement.  I have seen Mars Venus conjunct produce incredible one-nighters but I have also seen this combination upset the current applecart for awhile to come.  

This forecast should be read by your rising sign. It will be more meaningful for you.  

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 12^th house of the past and preparation.  If you are spiritual or mediumistic, this Full Moon may offer you some surprises.   The next two weeks will take a new direction with this Uranus conjunct the Full Moon.  Your goals will be highlighted as well as situations and people from the past unexpectedly arriving on the scene.  Saturn, still in your 6^th house, is continuing to restructure your work and health area.  Mars and Venus will conjunct in your 7^th house of partnership…wowie! Mercury will be going retrograde in this same house so expect delays with anything new that you start.  Pluto is now direct and heading for your 10^th house of career, which looks to be your new power position.  Jupiter, direct in the 10^th , spells expansion of career to accelerate. 

TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 11^th house of goals, hopes and wishes and offers you some interesting surprises.  It seems that something is about to manifest, especially in your work and health area.  This may be some type of romance or opportunity beginning for you.  It definitely seems to be coming from your work area and have career connections. Jupiter direct in your 9^th house expresses an openness to different cultures and philosophies.  Saturn, still transiting your 5^th house, redefines relationships with children and love affairs.  Mars and Venus will conjunct in your 6^th house of work and health providing you with an opportunity to see things in a new and better light.  This will also command your attention on the 22^nd when Mercury goes retrograde beginning a financial matter into focus.  Pluto is now direct and heading for your 9^th house of philosophy, legal matters and higher education. One of these will be your next power position. 

GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 10^th house of career.  Uranus in this sector can be tense as you don’t like things to unexpectedly occur in your career area.  It could also be that you are set free from something uncomfortable in your career.  You still have Saturn redefining your home and core issues which will be in opposition to this Uranus Full Moon.  It sounds like freedom to me….Jupiter in your 8^th house of other people’s money is starting to show financial progress and opportunity for relationships.  Mars and Venus will conjunct in your 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs beginning a romantic connection for you.  Mars conjunct Mercury on the 22^nd of September will usher in a conversation that requires more time to unravel than you think.  Some issues will be not be resolved until later.  Pluto is now direct now.  The next stop is Capricorn in your 8^th house of partnership funds.  Expect to have a new power position situated in the 8^th house of partnership finances. 

CANCER-(June 21-July 22) 

This Full Moon takes place in your 9^th house of philosophy, legal matters, foreign affairs and higher education.  Uranus plays an important part since it is conjunct the Full Moon.  Look to the house that Uranus rules to get a closer look at what is going on for you.  Uranus seems to rule your 8^th house of partnership finances, in other words, money from others and is taking place in the 9^th house, can this be legal issues about money? Since this is a Full Moon, it will oppose the Sun bringing a finalization to communication issues.  Saturn is still in your 3^rd house redefining your community and communication. Mercury will be going retrograde on the 22^nd and it will conjunct Mars starting something that you will reassessing in the coming weeks.  There will be some delays.  Jupiter is now direct in your 7^th house of partnership and revving up partnership issues. Partnership expansion is eminent.  Pluto, now direct, is directing you to a new power position in your chart.  The transformation will start to take place in your 7^th house of partnerships. 

LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 8^th house of partnership finances and other people’s money suggesting the unexpected release from some financial issues.  There has been a lot of activity with Mars and Venus in your 3^rd house accenting communication.  Mercury will be going retrograde in this 3^rd house on September 22, but with one notable difference, it will be conjunct Mars.  This can be a heated communication with others in your environment and a beginning to discussions that will not resolve until next month.   Jupiter is direct in your 6^th house of work and health opening doors that were previously bolted shut.  Romance seems to be fluttering about lately, lifting spirits and creating dreams.  Saturn is still in your 2^nd house of personal finances and love, redefining what you need in love relationships.  Pluto, now direct, allows you to pursue a new power position in your chart. 

VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This Full Moon lands in your 7^th house of partnerships.  Uranus conjunct this Moon suggests an unexpected conclusion to some partnership issues. Mars and Venus transiting your 2^nd house of personal finances and love indicate upsets in financial and love agreements.  Mars continues its journey though your 2^nd house only to conjunct Mercury as it goes retrograde.  This means delays and snags in plans that you have made since September 3^rd.  Your immediate focus will be to adjust existing situations.  Jupiter is now direct in your 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs.  It allows you to expand your creativity base in this arena.  Pluto is also direct this month.  This will put your focus on the new power position in your chart. 

LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 6^th house of work and health.  This is where the unexpected can occur.  Sudden changes in the work environment or health issues may start to manifest. Mars and Venus currently transiting your 1^st house allow you to move forward but not so confidently.  Mars will conjunct Mercury just as it is going retrograde suggesting that something you start now will be delayed for a time.    Saturn is still transiting your 12^th house and redefining those things from the past that you do not want to carry into the new 30 year cycle. Jupiter is now direct and enhancing your 4^th house of home and core issues.  Expansion there will be welcomed on two fronts. On a core level, you are experiencing an expansion of inner self; on the physical level you will be expanding your home.  Pluto, also direct, is pointing to a new power position in your chart which happens to be the 4^th house.

SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 5^th house of creativity, children and love affairs.  You may find that there are unexpected changes that may occur in either area.  This should be a conclusion to some situation from the past.  This Uranus does trine your sign of Scorpio so the indication is that it won’t be all that bad.  Mars and Venus are conjunct in your 12^th house of the past and institutions on the 11^th and 12^th of September, suggesting a romantic meeting with someone from the past or a confrontation.  Saturn is still transiting your 11^th house of hopes and wishes and is constantly redefining your goals for the future. Jupiter, now direct, is starting to expand your 3^rd house of communication and community. Mercury in the 12^th   will be going retrograde on September 22^nd with Mars in conjunction starting a something that you may change your mind about or will not complete until next month.  You can expect delays and snafus. Pluto is also direct and moving forward to conjunct Capricorn, your new power position in the chart.

SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This Full Moon is conjunct Uranus and takes place in your 4^th house of home and core issues.  Unexpected changes or communication enter into your home life proving that you have no control over existing challenges.  Some people might consider this a relief and setting them free and others fear freedom.  Mars and Venus are conjunct in your 11^th house on the 11^th and 12^th suggesting a flea is in the ointment.  Jupiter is continuing its forward motion in your 2^nd house of finance and love opening you up to opportunities in both areas.  Saturn still transiting your 10^th house of career is redefining career matters for you.  Pluto now direct is moving toward a new position of power in your chart.  Look for finances to start to transform. 

CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This Full Moon conjunct Uranus lands in your 3^rd house of communications and community suggesting situations involving these areas may be changing very unexpectedly.  Mars and Venus is conjunct in your 10^th house of career offering opportunity and confrontation on the 11^th and 12^th of September.  Mars continues in the 10^th to conjunct with Mercury as it goes retrograde on the 22^nd of September.  There will be delays and snags that will be on-going for the next 3 weeks.  Jupiter now direct in your 1^st house indicates that your focus will be on expanding your visual image so that more people see you.   Saturn in your 11^th house is still defining your hopes and wishes.  Pluto is now direct and moving forward and you, especially, will be receiving Pluto’s transformation qualities. Your new power position will be in Capricorn.

AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 2^nd house of personal values, finances and love.  Uranus conjunct the Full Moon seems to indicate an unexpected conclusion to what you thought was going to happen. This can be in relation to finances and a special someone.  Mars and Venus conjunct on the 11^th and 12^th of September suggesting that a problem or new situation has been ignited.  Mars continues its transit thru your 9^th house and conjuncts with Mercury as it goes retrograde.  This is a beginning of a situation that will need attention and careful scrutiny.  You may even have a change of heart by the time it is all over.  Saturn is currently transiting your 8^th house of partnership finances and other people’s money indicating redefining of money you receive from others. Jupiter is currently going direct in your 12^th house of the past and preparation plying you with opportunities and people from the past.  Pluto is direct and heading for Capricorn, your new power position.

PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 1^st house of personality.  Uranus conjunct this Full Moon indicates that you may be ending some situation in an unexpected way.  You could also travel unexpectedly.  Mainly, you are being very spontaneous about everything you contact.  Mars is transiting your 8^th house of other people’s money and partnership finance and conjunct Venus on the 11^th and 12^th.   This is indicating some situation has arisen that requires reevaluating before anything is decided. Mars continues its journey into the 8^th house to next conjunct with Mercury as it turns retrograde.  This indicates some snags and delays and heated words could be bantered about.  Just know that this will be rectified and turn out positive, but it may take 3 weeks or more.  Saturn still transiting your 7^th house of partnership is redefining what you desire in a partnership.  Jupiter direct in your 11^th house of hopes and wishes offers new opportunities to manifest your dreams. Pluto direct is moving toward a new power position in your chart and it has everything to do with your dreams.

Until the Next New Moon   Mary MacLean