Astrology by Mary MacLean

I was looking at the ephemeris and noticed that by December 1^st, 2009 all the planets will be direct until December 19, 2009 when Mars goes retrograde.  This will be a great time for a lasting union or some important event.  As Mars goes retrograde, this seems to be the time when something we unpredictable happens.  Even if this event seems uncomfortable, it is, in reality, adjusting your actions to accommodate Saturn’s transit thru Libra.

The New Moon on Nov. 16, 2009 is at 24 degrees of Scorpio.  I immediately connected this NM to transiting Uranus at 22 degrees of Pisces, which is a water trine.  I continued to view the NM chart I saw that there is an obvious fixed square from the NM to transiting Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter.    The last FM contained a fixed square but the difference is that from this fixed square there is a water trine taking place with Uranus.   Whenever there is a square aspect and a trine aspect located at one of the points that square,  means that whatever has been challenging you is about to give off a beneficial  outcome.  It may be that it is an opportunity to see reality thru our own distorted view.  Depending on where these combinations land in your natal chart will give more meaning as to what area of your life these manifestations will occur.

 Looking at Mars to oppose Jupiter is a lost cause as Mars goes retrograde on December 20^th.   They get close enough to make an impact on December 13, 2009 to December 26, 2009.  Travel is the usual with this aspect and some of you will be taking a trip back home.  One last thought…wherever Mars is transiting in your chart is where the redefining takes place.  Imagine a mini-Saturn.

This NM seems to be handing us a challenge in one hand and giving us a gift with the other.  This can be exciting and rewarding all at the same time.

Another important aspect that takes place is the transiting Saturn square transiting Pluto.  This becomes exact at the NM and starts to release the inner pressure cooker you have been recently experiencing.

Mercury enters Sagittarius on the NM, and, suddenly, you become interested and curious about everything and everybody.  Travel is on your mind as is a break from the humdrum.

(Note:  The meanings for the houses are abbreviated solely for my expediency and yours.  The meanings for all the houses can be found on the internet and, hopefully, be complete.  If you feel that these don’t fit your circumstances look them up. )

Please read your rising sign as it will give you more insight into these events.

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 8^th house of partnership finances, sex, death and taxes.  The NM offers challenges in this area of your life and is in square to the transiting Jupiter, Chiron, and Neptune that have taken residence in your 11^th house of goals.  The gift of this is the trine from the NM to Uranus in the 12^th house of behind-the-scenes activity.  This actually gives you great insight into what your next plan should be.  The exact square from Saturn to Pluto falls in your 7^th house of partnership (business or personal) and targets Pluto in your 10^th house of career.  This forces you to make a decision you didn’t want to make but, like everything we fear, the reality of your decision releases the pressure you have been under.  Mars in your 5^th house is redefining your relationship with children, love affairs and creativity.  Mars is also in a fire sign and trines all your fire planets.  LUCKY YOU!

TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 7^th house of partnership (business or personal) and makes a square aspect to Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune in your 10^th house of career.  The challenge you face is all about reality:  what is real and what is not.  This is a strong challenge as it takes place on the 7^th and 10^th angles of your chart.    This is personal to you.  The gift in this situation is the trine the NM makes to transiting Uranus in the 11^th house of goals.  There is an opportunity to achieve some of your personal goals.  The Saturn transit square transiting Pluto is exact at this time assuring you of taking some kind of stand.  Saturn is transiting your 6^th house of everyday work and health in exact square to Pluto transiting in your 9^th house of education, philosophy, legal matters, and foreign affairs.   Mars is currently transiting your 4^th house of home and core issues and redefining everything it touches.   The changes you are making are happening from the inside out.   Mercury enters Sagittarius, your 8^th house of partnership resources and makes you question every word that is spoken. 

GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

This NM takes place in your 6^th house of everyday work and health.  This is where the challenge of this NM takes place.  The fixed square to Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune in your 9^th house of higher education, legal matters, philosophy and foreign affairs forces you to see the reality of your situation and make the necessary adjustments.  The gift of this NM is the trine from the 6^th house to Uranus in the 10^th house of career.  Some unexpected career opportunity seems to be in the offing.  This can be insightful and delightful.  The Saturn transit in the 5th house of children, creativity and love affairs culminates its exact square to Pluto in the 8^th house of partnership resources with this NM.  This has been an intense time for you as it involves money and resources.  The decisions you make at this time will release the pressure of this aspect and you will be happier for it.   You have been trying not to make this decision and which is why the pressure started to build.  You will be relieved.  Mars has been transiting your 3^rd house of community, communications, brothers and sisters making sure that this area is restructured before Saturn re-enters Virgo. 

CANCER-(June 21-July 22)

This NM takes place in your 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs.  This NM is in square to transiting Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune causing you to look closely at partnership resources or 8^th house matters.  This is a time for a reality check and for issues to come to some peak.  The gift of this square is the trine it makes from the NM to Uranus in your 9^th house of higher education, philosophy, foreign affairs and legal matters.   This is the reality factor and forces you to make certain decisions that have been brewing for the last couple of months.  Transiting Saturn in your 4^th house of home and core issues squaring transiting Pluto in the 7^th house forces you to make decisions that involve partnership and inner issues.  These decisions are personal to you as they take place on the angles of the 4^th house and 7^th house.  Mars currently transiting the 2^nd house of personal finances and redefining your personal money is adjusting your values to equate with the Saturn in Libra transit.    Mercury just entering Sagittarius will be an ally for you this month

LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This NM takes place in your 4^th house of home and core issues. There is a challenge that takes place here.  As I look at the setup, I see that Mars is in your 1^st house of personality and the square to the NM is in the 7^th house of partnership.  Since this involves 3 out of 4 angles in your chart, this is very personal to you.  Let’s look closer.  The 4^th  house is your home or inner core issues.  Changes are not easy for you to make.  There is a bit of resistance.  Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter in the 7^th house of partnership and the general public tells me there has been pressure for you to keep things as stable as you can.  What you are seeing now is the reality of the 7^th house and your dealing with partnerships and the general public.  The gift comes in from the 8^th house of partnership resources, sex, death and taxes.  Unexpectedly, you manifest opportunities to receive money from others.  This could be a job or money from other sources.  Transiting Saturn in your 3^rd house of community and communications makes an exact square to transiting Pluto in your 6^th house of everyday work and health.  There is something you leave behind but it does release a lot of pressure.  Deep down you are relieved.  Mars in your 1^st house is redefining you as an individual entity with changes in your personality and your appearance.

VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This NM takes place in your 3^rd house of communication, community, brothers and sisters.  This is where you will feel the challenge.  The square to transiting Neptune ,Chiron and Jupiter takes place in the 6^th house of everyday work and health.  There is a kind of reality taking hold with this aspect.  You are looking for the truth and not willing to have issues continue to be vague.  The square to Neptune, Jupiter and Chiron makes your 6^th house the focus of this reality.  The gift is the trine from the NM to Uranus in the 7^th house of partnerships offering you insight from some partnerships currently in your life.  Transiting Saturn in your 2^nd house of personal finances is in exact square to transiting Pluto in your 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs.  This will force you to make a decision or move that will release the tension currently in your life. You will leave something behind but you will also be relieved.  Mars is transiting your 12^th house of behind-the-scenes activity redefining this area of your life.  You may find it necessary to give up the past or old held beliefs.  Mercury enters Sagittarius in your 4^th house increasing your communications and curiosity. 

LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

This NM takes place in your 2^nd house of personal finances and squares Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron in your 5^th house of children, creativity, investments and love affairs. This brings personal finances and values in focus and reality staring you right smack dab in the eye.  This is a time of financial challenge and of a reality check.  The gift appears to come from your 6^th house of everyday work and health.  There may be job offers or new vistas open up because of past work.  This proves insightful and very helpful.  Saturn in your 1^st house of personality squaring transiting Pluto in your 4^th house of home and core issues forces you to make changes in your personality in order to produce the person you want to be.   These are new challenges aimed at your personal inner foundations.  Mars is direct in your 11^th house of goals redefining this area of your life.  What are your goals?  Is there something standing in your way?  This resolves itself in March of 2010.  Mercury enters Sagittarius on the NM and proves to be the beginning of a highly curious and talkative time.

 SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 1^st house of personality and appearance.  There is a NM square to Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune in your 4^th house of home and core issues.  This square is fixed and has all the ear marks of a lot of movement for you.  Your decisions at this time are all about what’s real or what’s not real in terms of your home.  You choose to endure the reality and, then, out of the blue, there is an opportunity that shows up from the 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs.  Saturn transiting your 12^th house and in square to transiting Pluto in your 3^rd of communications and community brings with it a certain amount of pressure and the where with all to release it.  Decisions are made and the pressure is released.  Saturn in this area of your chart asks you to review the past and only take with you to the future what you can sustain.  Emotional baggage is a no-no. Mars transiting the 10^th house of career is asking for new direction and redefinition.  Mercury is entering Sagittarius in your 2^nd house of personal monies and values making you curious about finances.

SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This New Moon takes place in your 12^th house of preparation and behind-the-scenes activity.  This NM is in square to Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune in the 3^rd house of communications and community.  Issues from the past and decisions about the future are discussed.  There is an opportunity that arrives because of discussion and it has everything to do with your home and core issues.  Saturn is transiting your 11^th house of goals and will be redefining this area now and in the future.  What are your goals?  Right now, transiting Saturn in the 11^th house is square to transiting Pluto in the second house of finances and values. This is all about finances and goals.  You will be changing them slowly during the next 2 years.  Mars is transiting your 9^th house of legal matters, foreign affairs and philosophy redefining this area and making the necessary adjustments for the next 6 months.  This is in preparation for future new beginnings.  Mercury has just entered Sagittarius in your 1^st house and curiosity and communications seem to be at an all time high.    

CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 11^th house of goals, hopes and wishes and is in square to transiting Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter in the 2^nd house of personal finances and values.  You are being struck by the reality stick when it comes to what you want and the reality of your choices.  The challenge is that your goals and a triumphant trine accompanies this square with opportunities in the form of communication and unexpected ideas.  Transiting Saturn is in your 10^th house of career and squaring transiting Pluto in your 1^st house of personality and appearance.  This can only mean that you have been re-inventing yourself and some things have to leave in order for this process to continue.  This can be a difficult time; however, when it is over, you will be relieved.  Mars is transiting your 8^th house of other people’s money partnership finances, sex, death and taxes and is preparing the way for the next cycle to enter.   Mercury has just entered Sagittarius your 12^th house of the past and preparation searching for answers about the future.

AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 10^th house of career and standing in the community.  The challenge appears to involve some career issue and is in square to Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter transiting your 1^st house of personality and appearance.  There is an enduring kind of tension that has been taking place.  This is new for you and not so comfortable.   It almost feels like a test.  Attached to this square is an ambitious trine to Uranus in your 2^nd house of personal money and values.  It looks as if whatever is uncomfortable in your life at this time will pay off for you financially in the near future.  Transiting Saturn in your 9^th house of philosophy, higher education, legal matters forms a cardinal square to transiting Pluto in your 12^th house of behind-the-scenes activity and the past.  This can be a very intense week as Saturn pushes you to release old habits and memories.  Mars is transiting your 7^th house of partnerships (business or personal) preparing you for the new era you will enter in September. Mercury just entered Sagittarius in your 11^th house and brings about discussions about goals.

PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 9^th house of philosophy, higher education, legal matters and foreign affairs.  Your philosophy and sense of well being is being challenged by this New Moon.  Issues from behind-the-scenes seem to be difficult for you to handle.  At the same time there is a wonderful trine off of this NM to Uranus in your 1^st house that can mean some unexpected developments can occur.  There is a strong planetary aspect taking place between Saturn in your 8^th house of partnership resources and transiting Pluto in your 11^th house of goals.  There is something that you let go of, something you leave behind.  This is not a comfortable aspect but it eliminates the poop in your life.  It’s not comfortable and it will be intense but it has its own reward.  Mars is transiting your 6^th house of everyday work and health.  There could be changes or interruptions in your everyday work or health procedures need to be renewed.  This Mars will prepare you for the coming Saturn in Libra cycle.

  This Full Moon is at 10 degrees of Taurus and is part of a Grand Fixed Cross.  This happens when there are four planets in fixed signs in square to each other.  If you look at the chart for the Full Moon, you will see that Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune square the Full Moon at 10 degrees of Taurus.  Mars in Leo is in square to the Sun and Mercury in Scorpio.  The Elements in Astrology are Fire, Earth, Air, and Water.  Each Element governs three constellations.

Fire                        Earth                    Air                             Water 

Action                  Practical                Intellectual               Emotional

Aries                     Taurus               Gemini                     Cancer

Leo                       Virgo                  Libra                        Scorpio

Sagittarius             Capricorn           Aquarius                   Pisces

The Elements are 120 degrees apart forming a classic Trine aspect. Each of these Elements (Fire, Earth, Air and Water) contains another important sub-division. This is where the constellations are divided into the modalities of Cardinal, Fixed and Mutable.

 Cardinal signs have beginning energy. They are the initiators of Astrology

 Fixed signs have the ability to withstand tremendous amounts of pressure and continue to endure.

Mutable signs contain the desire and ability for change.  

If they are in a 90 degree relationship with each other they form a square.

 For instance;

       (90 degrees)           (90 degrees)      (90 degrees)

  Fire                     Earth                       Air                      Water          Modality

Aries                 Capricorn                  Libra               Cancer               Cardinal

Leo                    Taurus                     Aquarius         Scorpio               Fixed 

Sagittarius           Virgo                      Gemini           Cancer                Mutable

Back to this Full Moon in Taurus…this setup speaks of pressure and where-ever the FM takes place will be the area where this pressure is felt.    This is also the area that will incur changes.  Venus with her bright shining light radiates her social intensity in a grand trine to transiting Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter.  Situations of a more immediate nature are more socially oriented than usual.  You are on a precipice and you know it.  Which way to go?  How will it turn out? These are looming questions for you at this point.  Transiting Saturn is squaring Transiting Pluto and, this alone, will relieve some stress by the end of the month.

The anxieties that you feel now are because of the transitions you are about to face in the next 6 months.  Saturn is leaving Virgo and is now in Libra.  It will return to Virgo to complete some unfinished business but not until April of 2010.  You are preparing for that last transit of Saturn in Virgo to complete this cycle.  Mars in Leo is actually more important on a daily basis because it is laying the foundation for what is to come in April.   This is the true ending of Saturn in Virgo and of the promise of completion of some long held goals. 

Please read your rising sign as it will give you more insight into these events.

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 2^nd house of values and personal finances.  This is the mainstay of pressure for you.  You may be looking at your personal finances and trying to maintain a modicum of sanity as finances or relationships are dark clouds that loom in the future. Your ingenuity and resourcefulness are being stretched to the maximum.   This is the reason for the pressure.   In order to grow you must reach beyond our normal limitations to grow.  Partnership issues are easy and can be romantic.  Mars is transiting your 5^th house of creativity and redefining this area to prepare you for the Saturn in Libra transit.

TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 1^st house of personality and how others see you.  The physical you has had some changes and continues to change as time goes on.  You are projecting new personality traits that may shock you or the people close to you.  Since all of this is taking place in your angular houses of 1^st, 4^th, 7^th and 10^th ,your everyday life is intensely affected.  Venus in your 6^th house of everyday work is claiming a victory in achieving a long held goal.  Mars in Leo in your 4^th house of home and core issues is taking on the role of headmaster and taking full control.  

GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 12^th house of behind-the-scenes activity, the past and the subconscious.  Changes in your thinking or situations from the past seem to be the pressure that is permeating your consciousness. This can have to do with the anticipation of future changes due to some unforeseen circumstances.  Mars in Leo in your 3^rd house of communication and community is taking charge and redefining this area of your life.  Saturn entering your 5^th house tells me that your creative mind and issues that deal with children are the objects of your future concern.   Preparing for these challenges is the basis for your anxiety.  Venus in her social way has provided you with delightful thoughts and visions of the possibilities to come.   Saturn will be squaring Pluto this month and some pressures will be lifted.

CANCER-(June 21-July 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 11^th house of hopes, wishes and goals.  Some issues have been solved for you but this is by no means the end of it.  It may be that you are pressured into changing some of your goals or wishes temporarily in order to overcome some pending obstacles.  Personal finances and the values that you hold so dear are demanding your full and undivided attention. Saturn entering Libra will be in a cardinal square to your ascendant and many core observations and changes will be marked for redefinition in these next 2 ½ years.  Transiting Saturn is also in a square to transiting Pluto forcing you to make the necessary changes in your life that will ensure the future.  Transiting Venus in the 4^th house makes a generous trine to transiting Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter bringing some delightful news about finances coming your way.   

LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 10^th house of career and standing in the community.  The changes in this sector are always of major concern because career is an integral part of who you are.  Changes in this area alter the way society sees you.  If you add some new skill to your list of accomplishments or if you discontinue a skill for some reason your career persona will be measured by that action.    This FM has brought you some uncompromising positions that affect almost every area of your life.  Mars transiting your 1^st house of personality has put you out in the open doing self promotion.   This is very necessary for your future endeavors.  Transiting Saturn squaring transiting Pluto adds pressure to the current situation by pushing you to accomplish certain goals that will affect you on a daily basis.  All is not bad as transiting Venus in your 3^rd house of communications and community trine transiting Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter in your 7^th house of partnerships.  This can be seen as a major celebration or a major event.    

VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 9^th house of philosophy, legal matters, foreign affairs and higher education.  There are changes taking place in this house that have been putting a lot of mental pressure on you.   Some emotional issues have been slowly inching into your conscious mind.  This is not something that you can deactivate as it is sparked by your own emotional past.  These issues have a way of surfacing and engaging you in your day to day life.  Awareness is your only colleague in this quest.   Transiting Saturn is in square to transiting Pluto pushing for changes in your everyday life.  Mars in your 12^th house of behind-the-scenes activities, the past, preparation and institutions will be redefining this area for you in the next 6 months.   Transiting Venus in your 2^nd house of personal finances delights you with its trine to transiting Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter in your 6^th house of everyday work and health insuring some personal financial goals.

LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 8^th house of partnership finances, sex, death and taxes.  Other people’s money, such as, mortgages, insurance and partnership resources, will sustain some changes during this Full Moon. The stress you have been under has to do with your personal finances, your creative ability to make things happen and your financial reality.   Money that you receive from others or partnership funds is about to change.   Transiting Saturn is squaring transiting Pluto from the 1^st house to the 4^th house, creating a tremendous pressure for you to make personal changes that will impact your home or core issues within the next month.  There does seem to be a tinkle of liberation and romantic involvement as Venus, your ascendant ruler, is trining Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter in the 5^th house of love affairs.  Mars in your 11^th house is in the process of redefining your goals hopes and wishes for the next 6 months. 
 SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 7^th house of partnerships. (Business or Personal) This is an interesting placement for the Full Moon as it intensifies in an angular house.  You may be involved in modifying or ending some association that has been a thorn in your side.  This is the Fixed Cross on your chart angles that makes things just a little more anxious.  Mars is transiting your 10^th house of career and redefining this area in the next 6 months.  Career is up in the air and for you this is not a comfortable reality.  Transiting Saturn in the 12^th house is squaring transiting Pluto in the 3^rd house revealing that some issues from the past need resolution thru communication and community on a conscious basis.  Venus performs her magic in the 12^th house of the past and triple trines Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter in the 4^th house of home allowing you a secluded time for social  and romantic interactions.

 SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This Full Moon takes place in your 6^th house of everyday work and/or health matters.  There may be some issues that have held your constant attention when it comes to your everyday work.  Changes here can seem to have an impact on your daily work.  This can also be a period of nondescript activity that leaves you constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop.  Mars is transiting your 9^th house of philosophy, legal matters, foreign affairs and higher education in order to redefine your higher aspirations. This will take the next 6 months.  Transiting Saturn in your 11^th house of goals is forming a square to transiting Pluto in your 2^nd house of personal finances intensifying your goals for personal finances during this next month.  Venus in all her beauty is trining Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune in your 3^rd house of communication and community.   Celebrations abound.    

CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs.  The changes in this house can be varied, however, they hold an important place in your life.  If you are dealing with creativity, this is a perfect time to reinvent yourself.  Mars in your 8^th house of partnership finances, sex, death and taxes will be performing major redefining of this house.  This means you will be looking for  new ways to make money.  Transiting Saturn is forming a square to transiting Pluto from your 10^th house of career to your 1^st house of personality making your day-to-day life an exercise in stamina.  Venus in your 10^th house seems to be showering you with abundance when it comes to money.

AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 4^th house of home and core issues.  Again, we see that this fixed cross is involved with the angles of your chart intensifying the pressure.  Changes seem to come from the home and, of course, your inner core.  These changes may not be easy for you as your chart has fixed signs on all the angles.  Mars is transiting your 7^th house of partnerships asking you to redefine your partnerships enabling you to move forward in your everyday life.  Pluto in your 12^th house will ask you to delve deep into the past and transform any negative belief system to something that will serve you better at this time in your life.  Transiting Saturn is forming a square to this Pluto from the 9^th house of philosophy, legal matters, foreign affairs and higher education stretching your ability to become more aware on a daily basis.   Venus in her quest for beauty makes a glorious trine to Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron in your 1^st house of personality enabling you to look and be received as God’s gift to humanity. 

PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 3rd house of communications and community. Changes in this house seem to be part of pressures that have been plaguing you in recent times.  This is difficult because they have been a part of your everyday existence and they can deal with family dilemmas.    Mars has just entered into your 6^th house of everyday work and health issues.  This area of your life will be redefined in the next 6 months.  This is necessary in order to make the transition from Saturn in Virgo to Saturn in Libra.  Transiting Saturn is in a square to transiting Pluto in your 11^th house of goals pushing you to achieve new goals within the next month.  Venus enhances your associations with people from the past and delivers an abundance of enjoyment.

We are on the precipice of a very unusual Eclipse pattern.  On July 7^th there will be a Full Moon Eclipse at 15 degrees of Capricorn followed by a New Moon Eclipse on July 22^nd, 2009 at 29degrees of Cancer.  Another Full Moon Eclipse follows on August 6^th, 2009.  We are entering a pattern of Eclipses that are not common; however, I have found that when there is more than a NME and FME, it translates into a change in our everyday patterns.  Look at your chart and find out what aspect the natal moon makes to natal Pluto.  This will show how stressful it will be. 

This NM is not part of the Eclipse trio but it does show up with a dynamic aspect of NM in opposition to transiting Pluto.  The NM enters with a challenge.  How you deal with this challenge expresses itself in the FME of July 7^th, 2009.  Take note that this NM is in a cardinal aspect to Pluto, which screams action.  (In my experience I have noted that 7 days after the NM is another day of action, then followed by the FM seven days later.) The days to watch will be June 22^nd, 2009, June 29^th, 2009 (the quarter moon is in Libra), followed by July 7^th, 2009 (the first FME at 15 degrees of Capricorn.) They are all Cardinal positions.

  This New Moon in Cancer at 1 degree is in opposition to transiting Pluto and starting this uncommon passage.  Cancer and Capricorn are Cardinal constellations.  They tell me that this aspect is decisional, directed and loaded with initiatory change.  That’s right; you will have a big part to play in the next month.  I like to think of this as telling us a story.  It is safe to say that Mercury, Saturn, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus are all direct.   Neptune and Pluto are retrograde and Jupiter is expected to follow on June 15^th, 2009.   This is a window of time where most of the planets are direct.  Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune are still causing most of the ambient noise and distractions but your path forward starts to open.  Jupiter retrograde continues its association with Chiron and Neptune and continues keeping certain issues still nagging at you throughout this conjunction period.  Our only saving grace is that Jupiter will release its grip on this conjunction around July 23rd, 2009.  Below you will find the explanation of this New Moon in your chart.  Please read your rising sign as it will be more accurate to you personally.

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

This New Moon falls in your 4^th house of home and core issues and is in opposition to transiting Pluto in the 10^th house of career.   Changes seem to have developed leading up to this NM and now you are faced with changes that tempt your security.  Your Aries Sun will complete the challenge and you will be staring into the eyes of a7^th house matter.  (Partnerships, business and/or personal).  Pluto in the 10^th house always signifies transformation wherever it transits.  So expect a challenge from the 4^th house changing your current position in the world. This NM does have a Mars and Venus conjunction in your 2^nd house of love and values that trines Saturn in the 6^th house exactly.   Mercury is in square to Saturn confirming that you will be uncommonly busy.   This NM ushers in a challenge and you gallantly take up the gauntlet.    Your flag is flying high emblazoned with the crest of success, promising the potential for love and money. 

TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 3^rd house of communications and community and is in opposition to transiting Pluto in the 9^th house of philosophy, legal matters and foreign affairs. Pluto in the 9^th has the ability to transform all issues of the 9^th house in its transit.  This is a slow transit but it can be intense.   The NM is always a challenge, but in a Cardinal sign, it is a challenge you must take up.  Your sense of determination and steadfastness allows you the strength and fortitude to accomplish many things and in this instance, you are bracing yourself for the upcoming task at hand.  Venus and Mars are conjunct in your 1^st house of personality and form an exact trine to Saturn in the 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs.   You will see that this is an opportunity in disguise.  Your true nature and attractiveness are highlighted, offering you an opportunity to reveal your genuineness to the world.  This is only the beginning; the rest of the story will unfold in its own time.  

GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 2^nd house of values and personal finances and is in opposition to transiting Pluto in the 8^th house of partnership finances, sex, death and taxes.  Pluto has a transformative power as it transits the 8^th house and along with the fact that it is the natural ruler of the 8^th house.  There is a financial challenge you are about to accept. This challenge has to do with things you hold dear or value.  The opposition indicates an ending to something and, in a Cardinal sign, an opportunity to initiate action.   These may have to do with money, especially money that you receive from others.   Some 5^th house matters may come into play as a lot of energy is building up in that area. (Children, creativity and love affairs.)  Mercury is in square to Saturn in the 4^th starts a discussion that requires planning and, possibly, budgeting.  Mars and Venus conjunct in the 12^th house of the past and behind the scenes activity offer a sort of sanctuary or haven for you to retreat to in case of overexposure to reality. 

CANCER-(June 21-July 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 1^st house of personality.  It opposes transiting Pluto in your 7^th house of partnership and general public.  Not only is this a NM with a cardinal challenge, but it also takes place on the 4 most important angles of the chart.  The 1^st house, the 4^th house, the 7^th house and the 10^th house are all personal to you and involve you on a personal level.  In this case the 1^st house contains the NM and a personal challenge to transiting Pluto in your 7^th house of partnerships.  This indicates a change for you, personally, on all levels.  This indicates an ending or change that involves partnerships (business, personal or general public). From this day on the world will see you differently.  There is a wonderful grace aspect that involves Mars and Venus conjunct and in trine to transiting Saturn that brings you recognition and welcomed communications.  Try not to worry so much.  It all works out well.

LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 12^th house of the past, behind the scenes activity and the subconscious, and offers you a change in this area.  This NM is in a Cardinal sign and so is the transiting Pluto that is in opposition to this point.  This indicates a change that requires action on your part.  Your Leo rising gives you the countenance of a King or Queen and the regality to withstand any changes that appear before you.  This is not a surprise but not totally expected either.  It is time to communicate your plans and make plans that deal with finances and values.  Mars and Venus are in exact conjunction and trining Saturn in the 2^nd house of finances.  Opportunity is the name of this game; change and opportunity.

VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 11^th house of goals and group affiliations.   It also makes an opposition to transiting Pluto in the 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs.  This NM brings in a change in this area; it may not be an easy change but it is an opportunity in disguise.  Saturn in your 1^st house of personality has been restructuring you, personally, and is offering you an opportunity  direct from the planet Mars and Venus in your 9^th house of philosophy, legal matters and foreign affairs.  This makes any change that you have to make very palatable.  Mercury in square to Saturn in your 1^st emanating from the 10^th asks you to make a plan and get busy.  This has been challenging just rediscovering the new you and it aint over till the fat lady sings.   Gear up for the next 6 months because many ambitions come to fruition.

 LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 10^th house of career and standing in the community in opposition to transiting Pluto in the 4^th house of home.   Look for changes emanating from the home and career in the next couple of weeks.  Transiting Pluto in the 4^th house indicates that core issues and beliefs will be challenged in the coming years.  There is a Mars Venus conjunction that sits in your 8^th house of partnership resources and trines Saturn in the 12^th house of the past and behind the scenes activity.  This trine will be opportunistic for you in terms of money from others and situations that arise behind the scenes or from 12^th house matters. There is a lot of thinking and planning happening wherever you are and wherever you go.   I can promise you that you will be busy, busy and busy in the coming two months.  There are changes to deal with but the focus is in getting rid of old unnecessary emotional baggage.

SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 9^th house of philosophy, legal matters and foreign affairs and makes an opposition aspect to transiting Pluto in the 3^rd house of communications and community.  This is a strong aspect and cardinal in nature so changes will abound. Pluto will be transiting your 3^rd house of communications and community for quite a few years.  The promise is to transform your communications and community, including your relationships with brothers and sisters. Now I know changes are not your cup of tea but sometimes they happen for a reason and, after all is over and done, you will be glad they happened.  Your nature is sensitive but not changeable.   You are cautious and worried but never looking forward to unexpected changes.  There is a Mars Venus conjunction in your 7^th house that makes a glorious trine to Saturn in the 11th house of goals.  Imagine your goals as ripe cherries for the picking on the golden tree of life.  Planning and communications are about to take center stage. 

SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This New Moon takes place in your 8^th house of partnership finances, sex, death and taxes.   It forms an opposition aspect to transiting Pluto in your 2^nd house of personal finances and values. This Pluto transit through your 2^nd house will definitely becoming more and more important in the coming years. It promises transformation in values and finances.  Interesting, eh! These planets are in Cardinal signs and signify a strong change is about to take place or already has in the last week or so.  This will have to do with resources that are available to you and some that are not available yet.  There is a wonderful Mars Venus conjunction in your 6^th house of everyday work that trines Saturn in your 10^th house of career.  Positive options appear to be available to you through your work.     Mercury is diligently making plans with and about partnerships. Your carefree sense of freedom may be nipped in the bud around this time as you will be taking more things under consideration with all your decisions.  Communications can blur your decisions so be aware.  It’s time to step up to the plate and make some dreams come true.

 CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 7^th house of partnerships, either business or personal.  It makes an aspect to transiting Pluto in the 1^st house of personality.  With Pluto in this position you are finding that there is little need to hide your personal feelings under a basket.  As a matter of fact, it will be impossible for you not to engage your feelings of personal power.  Pluto in the 1^st house has a way of intensifying your personality and any new ability that you recognize in yourself.  Pluto in the 1^st house also puts the spotlight on you.  This NM in the 7^th brings in a challenge from partnerships.  You are wonderfully manipulative at this time and are not even aware of it.  Step back and try to see your life from a different vantage point.  Try to see the whole forest and not just the tree in front of you.  There is a wonderful trine from Mars and Venus in your 5^th house to Saturn in the 9^th house of legal matters, foreign affairs, philosophy and higher education.  Opportunities fall in your lap from 5^th house issues.  You may be getting ready for a vacation.

AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 6^th house of everyday work and health.  It forms a direct opposition to transiting Pluto in the 12^th house of the past, institutions and the subconscious.  Pluto transiting the 12^th house will get rid of all of the emotional baggage you carry about with you.  It may take awhile but it is thorough.  The NM in this position offers you a challenge from your everyday work or from a health matter.  The challenge may involve old preconceived ideas that don’t allow you to perform as well as you could or a health matter may show up that needs attention.  Mars and Venus conjunct in your 4^th house of home trine Saturn in the 8^th of other people’s money.  (A wonderful aspect for money from others.)   The trio of Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter in your 1^st house may hinder you from seeing things clearly.  There may be some pie in the sky expectations that need to be harnessed. 

PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs. It forms an opposition aspect to Pluto in the 11^th house of goals.  If you haven’t noticed by now, Pluto transiting the 11^th house will transform your goals, friends and group affiliation during its transit.  The challenge comes from the 5^th house and indicates that you are about to make a decision about 5^th house matters.  The conflict arises when these changes seem to be uncomfortable in terms of where you are going.  There is a wonderful trine from Mars and Venus in your 3^rd house of communications and community that trines Saturn in the 7^th house of partnership promising dealing with the public will definitely be a plus during this time.  Mercury in your 4^th house of home is keeping you hopping with making plans that include partners.  This is a peak point so enjoy yourself.

I am looking at Venus.  She has been at 29 degrees of Pisces since April 12^th, 2009 and continues to be at 29 degrees until April 24^th, 2009.  If you have any planets at this placement or at 29 degrees of Sagittarius, Gemini or Virgo, this last 6 weeks has been monumental for you.   During this period Venus has gone stationary direct and is about to conjunct with Mars on April 22^nd, 2009.  This Venus retrograde has accomplished one important thing and that is to catch up to Mars.  They are now in sync making relationship issues will be more realistic.  This conjunction also indicates a beginning cycle for Mars and Venus.   What house does Venus rule in your chart? What houses does Mars rule?  These are the areas that will be important in this coming Mars Venus cycle.  

Following this conjunction there is a New Moon in Taurus at 5 degrees.  This New Moon is the square to the eclipse on January 26^th at 6 degrees of Aquarius.   I seem to hear a murmur from the masses asking, “What does this mean?”  Go back in your mind to the end of January, especially on or around the 26^th and take notice of your ideas or immediate dilemmas of that time.   What was it that you wanted to accomplish, complete or undertake?  By the Full Moon on May 9^th you will have reached a turning point in the current eclipse and will be ready to move on to something else.  Find Aquarius is in your chart.  This is the house that needed attention back in January 26^th.   Check your planets to see if any planets lined up with this Eclipse.  If I remember correctly, it was conjunct Jupiter at 6 degrees of Aquarius.   Expansion now is a possibility.  This New Moon has a trine to Pluto in Capricorn and squares the Nodes.  These aspects prove to be very powerful allies in whatever situations arise.

 Saturn in Virgo is slowing down.  It will be at 15 degrees until May 6^th, at which point, it will move to 14 degrees of Virgo and go direct on May 17^th, 2009.  This is your opportunity to move forward on your goals that you started last September.  During the retrograde you made many decisions and now you can move forward with your plans and not have any obstacles until Saturn goes retrograde again.   One thing to remember is that we are nearing the last 6 months of Saturn in Virgo sometime in the spring of next year.  The meaning of the last 2 ½ years proves to be a completion of some desire that you started with this transit.  What were you goals 2 ½ years ago?

(It is helpful to keep a journal.) 

Please be sure to read your rising sign as it will resonate with your personal chart.

If you have intercepted signs, you will need to make adjustments.

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 2^nd house of values trining Pluto in the 10^th house of career.  This is a very powerful good luck charm for money and career.   Mars and Venus in the 1^st house indicate that you moving and grooving during this period, especially, when it comes to children and love affairs.  Saturn in the 6^th house of work is about to go direct and you will be on your way in terms of everyday work and health.  Chiron is conjunct Neptune in your 11^th house of goals and squares Mercury in the 2^nd house of money or values.  This signals a challenge to you and a desire to share your information with the world.  This seems to be a great month for you, my little firefly.  

TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 1^st house of personality and how others see you.  You may have had some interesting thoughts about career with the square to Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter.  You will be hearing important news in the coming weeks about career.  The Eclipse was in the 10^th house of career sending up smoke signals that changes would be coming.  This New Moon is in Taurus and trines Pluto in the 9^th house changing your mental landscape very positively.  This is a fixed New Moon so there is a tremendous amount of stamina and determination that comes with it.

GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 12^th house of the past, institutions and the subconscious.  It is in trine to Pluto in the 8^th house of sex, death, taxes and partnership funds.  Some things that surface have been in the works for awhile. They are positive and money and career will be in strong focus.  Mars and Venus are conjunct in your 11^th house of goals exciting your ambition.   The original Eclipse was in your 9^th house of legal matters, higher education, foreign affairs and philosophy.   These issues are about to reach a stable point as they slip into the foreground. 

CANCER-(June 21-July 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 11^th house of goals signaling some major moves in that direction.  This New Moon will be trining Pluto in the 7^th house of partnerships giving power to your endeavors and action from the square of the nodes.

Mars and Venus conjunct is starting an assertive new cycle in your 10^th house of career and the vision of new partnerships are on the horizon.  The original Eclipse took place in your 9^th house of higher education, philosophy, foreign affairs and legal matters.  Your challenge sprang from these issues back in January.  This will be a new beginning and offers change to your everyday life.

 LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 10^th house of career and standing in the community.  The original Eclipse in your 7^th house in late January asked you to face some important issues that stem from partnerships (business or personal). This New Moon is in trine to Pluto in your 6^th house of everyday work and health giving you the strength and determination to make the changes that may be fearful for you.  You will feel as if you have reached a precipice and feel all the better for it.  You have regained your power.

VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 9^th house of philosophy, higher education, foreign affairs or legal matters.  The original Eclipse took place in your 8^th house of sex, death, taxes and partnership funds.  You may be involved in finances that require a new legal or philosophical outlook.  The interesting aspect that I see is a trine to Pluto in the 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs.  You will feel more stable and secure.  Mars and Venus have started a new cycle in your 8^th house of finances, telling you money from others will be important in the coming year.

LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

 This New Moon takes place in your 8th house of sex, death, taxes and partnership finances.  The original Eclipse took place in your 5^th house of creativity, children, love affairs and investments in late January.  Jupiter was conjunct and promised expansion. This New Moon ushers in changes that you have been grappling with for some time.  You have even changed your stance on long held beliefs.  This is a lot of movement for you and with the New Moon trining Pluto in the 4^th; you are very sure about everything you are doing.  You have Mars Venus conjunct in the 7^th house examining your relationships and giving them new values.   You feel good with your decisions.

SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 7^th house of partnerships, either business or personal.  The original Eclipse of late January took place in your 4^th house of home and core issues promising expansion on an inner and outer level.  This is where the activity starts to rev up.  The New Moon is trine to Pluto in the 3^rd house of communications giving strength to any speeches or talks that you may give.  You are feeling mentally able to attend to all matters that require negotiation and communication.   Using these skills your stars promise much movement. You will be standing up for yourself in no uncertain terms. 

SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This New Moon takes place in your 6^th house of everyday work and health.  The original Eclipse point was in your 3^rd house of communication and community posing difficulties that had to be resolved.  This next three weeks you will reach a turning point that deals with everyday work and health.  The New Moon also trines Pluto and squares the nodes promising action and deliverance when it come to your personal finances.   Mars is square to Pluto for the last time and releases some pent up anger.   

CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 5^th house of creativity, children, love affairs and investments.  The original Eclipse point in late January took place in your 2^nd house of personal finances and values.  This is the turning point of any issues that have plagued you since then.  The Eclipse point did promise expansion in the 2^nd house of love and values.  In the next 3 weeks you will reach a turning point that will resolve all that has gone before.  This New Moon also trines Pluto in the 1^st house and squares the nodes bringing confidence and security to your life.  Mars in Aries squares Pluto on your ascendant causing you to fly off the handle.  Count to 100 then speak.

 AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 4^th house of home and core issues.  There is movement here and lots of it.   The original Eclipse was in your 1^st house conjunct Jupiter promising expansion and promotion opportunities.  If this New Moon works well in your chart, you will see all of your promotions come to fruition.  This New Moon trines Pluto in your 12^th and delivers a powerful opportunity from behind-the- scenes.    Mars may pose a disruption with this New Moon as it squares Pluto in your 12^th asking for a compromise that is needed to continue.  The actions in the next 3 weeks will certainly change the issues that have plagued you since late January.

PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 3^rd house of communications and community.  The original Eclipse point came from your 12^th house of behind-the-scenes promising exposure, opportunity and a sort of coming out party.  The next 3 weeks should be the apex of that whole experience.  This New Moon trines Pluto in your 11^th house of goals and greatly activates your own personal ambition and feeling of more control in your life.  There is a Mars square Pluto that is tempting you to make some strong financial moves.  Don’t be hasty.  Think it through. Ask a friend.   

I spoke too soon.  We have had blizzard conditions in Denver. .   We do need the moisture but why couldn’t it be rain?  I guess it has been a climate shock all over our country.  Our seasons are definitely not on schedule.  It has been quite a couple of weeks.  For some of you, this Venus retrograde has been a growing burden.  For the rest of you lucky ones, you’re having a great time. 

Mercury is entering Taurus this month on the 10^th, bringing us a welcomed down-to- earth mentality.  I know that Mercury will go retrograde in May and the pre-retrograde cycle starts this April 22^nd. There seems to be a lot going on this April 22^nd so keep track of communications from the 22^nd until the retrograde on May 8^th, 2009.  Mercury does change signs and enters Gemini but it retreats into Taurus; therefore, we may change our minds about some issues that come up on April 22, 2009 or we may encounter delays.

 I was checking the Ephemeris for this month and I will give you the run down on the planets.   Venus squared transiting Pluto on Feb. 6^th, 2009 on its direct motion and has also squared transiting Pluto on April 2^nd, 2009 on the retrograde.  It will square transiting Pluto one more time on May 3^rd, 2009.  These are days you may want to track. Venus is retrograde until April 17^th, at which point it goes direct and manages a climatic conjunction with Mars on April 21^st and 22^nd at 29 degrees of Pisces.   This is a beginning, a new beginning, with new rules and new regulations.  This is a time for new agreements with new time limits and new goals.  Look carefully at your chart and determine in what house this conjunction of 29 degrees of Pisces takes place.  This is the area where all the changes take place.

Saturn is still retrograde and goes from 16 degrees of Virgo to 15 degrees of Virgo.  It has definitely slowed down and is getting close to the direct degree of 14 degrees of Virgo.  The actual date for the direct motion is May 17, 2009.   If you could remember what you were doing on or around September 27^th, 2008, you will notice that you will be revisiting that same scenario.  The names may change as well as the places but the action will be the same.  This retrograde period has given you a taste of what the future holds.  By the time Saturn goes direct; you will have the opportunity to change direction, if that is your choice, or continue in the same direction that you have been in the 5 months.

Jupiter is currently transiting through Aquarius and starts off the month at 19 degrees of Aquarius and continues to 23 degrees by months end.  This Full Moon is trinning Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune. 

Uranus is currently in Pisces at 23 degrees and continues to 26 degrees by the end of the month.  If you have any planets at or within these degrees in Pisces, Sag, Gemini or Virgo, this month will take you by the tail and swing you around a bit.  Issues will be very unexpected, exciting and uncontrollable.

Neptune has been conjunct Chiron for some time now and reality has been a constant dilemma.  Double check everything.

Pluto has just gone retrograde and returns to 0 degrees of Capricorn before going direct on September 11^th, 2009.  The degrees that will be very powerful for you are- 3 degrees, 2 degrees, 1degree and 0 degrees of Capricorn.  If you have any planets at these degrees in Capricorn, Aries, Cancer or Libra, I hope you have some built up stamina. 

Please be sure to read your rising sign as it will resonate with your personal chart.

If you have intercepted signs you will need to check it more closely.

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 7^th house of partnerships.  The indication is that some business or relationship issues will come to some interesting conclusions.  This Full Moon is in trine to your Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron, so how bad can it be?   Mars your ruler will conjunct Uranus on April 15th setting you free from some behind-the-scenes restriction.  This will be a busy month for you Aries.

TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 6^th house of work and health. It is quite likely that there will be changes in your everyday work.  It could include different scheduling or a complete revision of what you do.  Since this Full Moon trines Aquarius, Gemini and Libra, I feel as if this could possibly be an opportunity you have been waiting for.  Next month will be very important for you as Mercury goes retrograde in the early degrees of Gemini and re-enters Taurus.  Watch the 22^nd of April and after for an indication of how things might change next month.  Check everything twice.

GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs.  It will trine your rising sign of Gemini and 9^th house of philosophy, foreign affairs, travel, higher education and legal matters.  The completion of this Full Moon will have to do with 5^th house changes but with opportunities that flow from  your 9^th house to your personal 1^st house of personality.  This may be a time for travel or legal opportunities. 

CANCER-(June 21-July 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 4^th house of home and core issues.  Issues that deal with changes to the home are also indicative of changes on a more inner level.   Take a minute to understand what is going on internally as well as what completion is taking place or manifesting on the physical level.   Chances are, there is more than one thing going on.   This Full Moon trines your 8^th house of sex, death and taxes as well as your 11^th house of goals.   This does seem  financially fortunate.

LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 3^rd house of communication and community.  Issues here seem to take a turn and offer some resolution to what has been going on in your life.  This may be an adjustment that needs attention and best fits the confines of the 3^rd house.   You may hear news of changes in your community which includes your work place and neighborhood.  Brothers and sisters can be a concern, but with the trine from this Full Moon to your 7^th house( Aquarius) and the 11^th house (Gemini), your experience will not be bad.  This Full Moon does seem to be on your side.

VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 2^nd house of finances, love and personal acquisitions.  This Full Moon does seem to indicate a positive venue for money to come to you.  The trine from the 6^th house to the 10^th house to your 2^nd house is a goldmine when it comes to your money.   The 6^th house is work and health and the 10^th house is career.  Who could ask for more? 

LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

 This Full Moon takes place in your 1^st house of personality and appearance.  There is a trine operating with this Full Moon that takes place from your 1^st house to your 5^th house to your 9^th house.  The 5^th house represents children, love affairs and creativity and the 9^th house is your legal house.  It seems that there may be a positive change for you personally with this Full Moon.  New agreements with children and love affairs may brighten the way for you.  These changes will manifest on some physical way but also look for a new uplifting in your attitude.

SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 12^th house of the past and institutions.  Hidden matters may come up to the surface and find a final resting place.  Along with the conclusion of this matter is a trine from the 4^th house of home and the 8^th house of partnership finances.   This indicates that these areas of your life will offer opportunities to you through this Full Moon.  Partnership funds or money from others seem to be an avenue for you to receive.  The trine to Jupiter in your 4^th house offers abundance and good feelings. 

SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This Full Moon takes place in your 11^th house of goals, hopes and wishes.  This can indicate a realized goal or completion of a task that reflects your desires for the future.  The trine from your 3^rd house of communications shows a distinct advantage to what you want as does the trine from the 7^th house of partnership matters. These trines to your 11^th house should eliminate any difficulty that deals with your Full Moon.

CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 10^th house of career.  Yikes, this could be scary, but fear not because there are opportunities that arrive with this Full Moon.   The 2^nd house of personal finances and the 6^th house of everyday work or health offer you relief in these hectic times.  Changes in career are immanent but also are the advantages that come with this grand air trine.  This may all be verbal but it is still very worthwhile.

 AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 9^th house of philosophy, legal matters, higher education and foreign affairs.  Since this is such a mental house, this may be an attitude or conclusion to ethical, religious or spiritual matters.  The Jupiter in your 1^st house is in trine to this Full Moon indicating some kind of travel opportunity that looms about.  If you have any planets in Gemini, this will make a grand air trine and definitely mean fun is on the horizon.

PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 8^th house of partnership resources, sex, death and taxes.  There are changes that will manifest in this 8^th house and they can materialize in many ways.  Tax money, inheritance, mortgage opportunity, partnership finances are some of the ways that this Full Moon can influence you.  If you look at the Full Moon trine Jupiter in the 12^th, you will realize that someone or something is efinitely on your side.  There are hidden helpers that come to your aid and, if you happen to have any planets in Gemini, this will complete a grand air trine indicating some interesting developments opening up.

Full Moon Forecast for March 11^th, 2009 at 20 degrees of Virgo

This Month has many interesting facets to it.  Let’s look at it point by point.

1. The Full Moon at 20 degrees of Virgo is within 2 degrees of Saturn and within 2 degrees of Uranus bringing us important information.  This is the manifestation of the Saturn Uranus opposition that we recently incurred.  There will be a change and we will be taking on more and/or different responsibilities.  This has been in the works for a while and is now manifesting.  Think about what is leaving and what is opening up.  This is a gift.

2.  Venus is going retrograde on the 5^th of March and will return to the 29^th degree of Pisces to go stationary direct on April 17, 2009.  

 Theoretically ,Venus rules Libra and the sign of Taurus and is

 exactly 150 degrees apart or 5 signs from each other.  You may have difficulty finding the areas if you have interceptions in your natal chart.  

 3.  Mars completes its transit through Aquarius and makes a conjunction to Neptune on March 7^th and 8^th, 2009.  Mars enters Pisces on March 15^th, 2009 to stir things up a bit.  Interestingly enough, this Mars will conjunct with Venus when it turns direct on April 17^th,

2009, a date that is worth watching.  If you have any planets in Pisces, Gemini, Virgo or Sagittarius, this Mars transit will bring action to those planets.

4.  Jupiter continues through Aquarius and travels from the 13^th through the 18^th degree.  You are thinking about expanding this

area of your life.  Jupiter conjunct your personal planets (Sun or Moon), brings recognition and self confidence.

You may have noticed that my forecasts have gotten shorter.  I seem to have gotten Fried and decided to ease up for awhile.    My forecasts will still contain a lot of information but you may have to work a little harder

to figure it out.  I love my work but even God rested on the 7^th day. 

Please be sure to read your rising sign as it will resonate with your

personal chart.

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 6^th house of everyday work and

health.  You are going to hear about career opportunities.  Friends

are willing to help you celebrate. 

TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 5^th house of children, creativity and

 love affairs.   Changes are promised in this area of your life.  You will hear some important news that will open new doors for you.

GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

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

 Unexpected events may change how you look at some personal issues. 

 This will be a time of taking on more responsibility.  Not just you, but we will all be taking on more or getting responsibility   and getting more serious about what we have to do.

CANCER-(June 21-July 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 3^rd house of communications and

community.  You may notice that your responsibilities have doubled in

 dealing with your community and environment.  There is more than one opportunity hidden in the crevasses of these situations.

LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 2^nd house of finances and personal

values.  The changes here may not be easy to take; however, they will

open up new pathways to better serve you.  News from a distance holds opportunity.   

VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 1^st house and emphasizes the idea

that your life is being restructured.   There is good news in dealing with children, creativity and love affairs.  Partnership finances offer some shining light.  

LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

 This Full Moon takes place in your 12^th house of the past and

preparation, hospitals and hidden matters.  You will notice that you are now taking a lot of responsibility for issues that happened in the past or behind the scenes.  There is news that offers some opportunity from your daily work. 

SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 11^th house of hopes, wishes and

goals.   This will be a time of taking steps to help ensure that your goals are safe and protected.  There are expansions going on in your home that lead to more finances.

SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This Full Moon takes place in your 10^th house of career and standing

in the community.   You are redefining your career.  This has not been an easy time but you are almost finished with it.   Communications are advantageous.  

CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 9^th house of philosophy, higher

education, foreign affairs and legal matters.  These changes have been on the way for awhile so they should be no surprise.  That doesn’t make it any easier.  There is love around you.

 AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 8^th house of partnership finances. 

You may notice that finances from others will change.  This could be mortgages or insurance or just partnership money; however, Jupiter in your 1^st house will not let you worry.

 PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 7^th house of partnership.  Saturn

in this position tells us that you may be having thoughts about your current partnership or longing for the perfect mate to show up.

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Venus Retrograde

I want to thank Mary Maclean for giving me this opportunity to write about the upcoming Venus retrograde in the sign of Aries.  Her confidence in me and my abilities, along with my love and passion for astrology are the motivating factors behind this article, for I certainly wouldn’t have taken it upon myself if she hadn’t asked me to. 

This Venus retrograde really resonates with me, maybe because I have both my Sun and Mars in early degrees Aries.  Therefore, I thoroughly understand its energy and hope to shed some light for all you about its meaning and lessons that will hopefully impart on us when this cycle is complete.  To get the most of this Venus retrograde in Aries, we need to understand two things.  First, we need to understand the energy of Aries and Mars, along with Libra and Venus to see how this energy will manifest.

Let’s talk about Aries.  Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and the natural ruler of the 1^st house. Make no mistake about it, Aries love’s to be first!!!  After all, it’s our birth right.  Sounds a little selfish, doesn’t it!!!  Well, that too I’m afraid is an Aries trait.  It may not be one of our “best” qualities, but hey…someone’s got to be first.  Actually, there are no good or bad qualities…it’s just a matter of perspective and knowing when and how to express the energies inherent in any sign at the appropriate times.  Aries is ruled by the plant Mars and describes how we go about getting what we want!!! Aries can be a little bossy, impatient, impulsive, and aggressive. In Greek mythology, Mars was the God of wars…he’s the knight and shining armor who is courageous, bold, and direct!!! He will go to battle fearlessly and hates to lose…in fact, he loves a challenge!!!  Depending on where, when, and how this energy is expressed can it be seen as either positive or negative.  The trick with any sign is finding middle ground…it’s not healthy to live on either side of the spectrum.   What I mean by spectrum can easily be understood by looking at any sign 180 degrees away, an opposition to.  In this case the sign Libra is the polar opposite of Aries.  Libra is everything Aries is not.  Libra loves to lure and charm the opposite sex…they know just the right thing to say.   In fact, they have a knack for chirping birds out of trees into the palms of their hands.  So diplomatic too!!!  Their mission in life, love and peace at all cost!!!   For them, decision making is probably their hardest tasks and are often seen as sitting on the fence, unable to choose or decide between one thing or another.  Unfortunately, what often happens is that other people decide for them, so they inadvertently give away their power to others, along with lost opportunities they later regret.  I have a friend who is Libra rising with Venus in Aries in the 7^th house.  He is more concerned about the welfare of others then with himself and has totally sacrificed his own needs, wants, and desires for the sake of his relationship…thinking this will make him happy.  He keeps trying to get his needs met by projecting Venus and all its principles on to his partner, while unconsciously disowning what would actually bring him happiness… focusing more on him and being true to his self.  If we live too far on either side of the spectrum, we lose perspective and tend to express some of the not so great qualities inherent to that sign.  How interesting it is to me that Venus is set to retrograde in its opposite sign of Aries on March 6, 2009!!!  Perhaps both signs and planets have a little to teach the other about getting their needs met while still considering others.   

Libra, the natural ruler of the 7^th house, has a whole lot to do with love and relationships. It represents “others” in the birth chart; such as your spouse, partnerships that are legally binding, your best friend, people who represent you; like attorneys, and people you seek advice from.  What most people don’t know is that the 7^th house also represents our shadow…parts of ourselves that remain unconscious, disowned and hidden. It’s where we encounter ourselves through others.  We don’t recognize this energy or its characteristics as being part of ourselves which is why we tend to project it unconsciously on to others.  As the old saying goes, opposites attract…now you know why.  What we are initially attracted to, we eventually repel.  We are attracted to the sign on our 7^th house cusp so that we can heal and become whole through our relationships with others.  

We all know that Venus rules love, relationships, partnerships, legal and binding contracts, values, possessions, self-worth, money, earnings, investments, beauty, art, marriage, divorce, friendships, open enemies, and big ticket luxury items.  With Venus in the sign of impulsive Aries…you may find yourself making impulsive, spontaneous purchases or decisions with far reaching consequences you may later come to regret…like when Venus goes direct!!!  With Venus going retrograde soon, we need to force ourselves to stop, think, and mull things over, before acting just yet. This is not the time to get engaged, marry, or have plastic surgery.  Nor is it the time to sign legal and biding contracts!!!  Do not buy luxury items either…you’ll spend more money than you can really afford.  Make no decisions when it comes to love and romance…do not start or end a relationship while Venus retrogrades…you’ll have seconds thoughts.  Although, I have heard that fated events happen when Venus appears motionless in the sky just days before its reversal and again when she’s just about to go direct.  Perhaps some of us single people will meet someone new, like the love of our lives!!!  Just one word of caution…don’t rush or force things to happen.  The person you meet may be in another relationship which they will need to end first, so be patient.  That’s easier said than done for some of us, especially those with Aries strong in our charts.  In fact, we should all use this Venus retrograde to go back and straighten out any relationships in pearl, and re-evaluate our own needs, wants, and desires, and how we can go about fulfilling them in healthy ways.   It’s not always our relationship to others that needs attention…sometimes it’s our relationship to money; how we acquire it, manage it, and spend it.  Let’s not forget about our morals and values either, these are all up for review now. 

Venus retrograde brings up the past, and since this is a 1^st & 7^th house issue…it may very well bring back a relationship from your past into the present.  Apparently, we all have some unfinished business to attend to before we are able to move freely into the future.  The last time Venus went retrograde was July of 07, in the sign of Virgo and Leo…those were some trying times for everyone!  Many people got divorced and severed relationships without healing or closure.  Venus retrograde, along with the full moon on March 10 at 20 degrees Virgo, says maybe it’s time to bury the hatch, let bygones be bygones, and forgive those who have caused us the most pain and suffering.  It’s not an easy thing to do, that’s for sure, but maybe with Venus in the sign of Aries we can take the first step, be bold and courageous, and be first to say I’m sorry.  It’s time to end the cold war amongst our enemies and time for a little peace and harmony in our relationships.  Lead by example and extend your love to others…even those you love to hate.  Venus retrogrades all the way back into the constellation of Pisces at 29 degrees, the last degree of the last sign of the zodiac…the end of all things.  Again, we need to end something before we can move forward with the new…it isn’t over until the fat lady sings!!!  For those who are still clinging to a relationship that has served its time might see it end now.  Venus in Pisces can be a delusional, unrealistic, and seeing through rose colored glasses.  We go to great lengths to avoid pain and fail to see the writing on the wall. We may even resort to manipulative behaviors to get what we want.  It’s time to take responsibility for our own happiness and quit blaming others for our misery.  My first impression of Venus retrograde in Aries is “conflict resolution through direct confrontation.”  Venus in Pisces along with the sign Libra, avoids direct confrontations whenever possible.  With Venus in Aries avoidance behavior just isn’t going to fly anymore.  Mars will force a confrontation with Venus if necessary…it may be you or someone else who initiates the confrontation, but rest assured, yours and others feelings will be brought to the surface where it can be examined and reviewed.  Maybe you have been stepping on other peoples toes and pushing your weight around with no thought or consideration for others.  Venus is all about cooperation, peace, harmony, balance and diplomacy…and with her appearance in the Aries, she’s not going to tolerate such behavior for long.  She will start considering her own needs and start putting herself first which might trigger a confrontation with her lover, Mars, who is use to being in charge and calling the shots!!!  Mars, you need to give up some control and think about how your actions impact your important relationships. Venus, you need to stop letting everyone walk all over you and take advantage of your good nature.  This is a love affair that needs negotiating and cooperation if differences are to be dissolved and transcended in order to heal and move us forward into the future.

 Catherine Schultz 03/02/2009

This New Moon is in Pisces at 6 degrees.  For some of us, it will be Feb. 25^th, 2009 because of the time changes.  For my area it will be Feb. 24^th, 2009.  This also happens to be my baby sister Roseanne’s birthday.   Happy Birthday New Moon Baby Sister.  The world should be at your feet this year. (Pisces, feet, get it!) Another Birthday Girl in Las Vegas is glamorous Linda Crane.  Happy Birthday to you! I like wishing people Happy Birthday so I will continue to do so.   If you have someone you would like me to mention, please drop me an email. 

  Back to the New Moon in Pisces.  What house does it take place in for you?   Take note of this house because this is the area where the challenge appears.  If you have any planets in water at this degree, you will be floating in a sea of clouds.  If you have any planets at this degree in Virgo, Gemini, Sagittarius or Pisces, pay attention to what is going on around you.  This will be a time of change.

I want to introduce you to one of my students, Vickie Kayser, who lives in Hartford Ct..  I love the way she writes and visualizes astrological aspects.  She is going to write an article this week on the constellation of Pisces.  Please read her article next Monday.  Thank you. 

Certain areas of our lives have slowed down a bit in order to give us time to breathe and catch up with life and current events.  After March 1^st, 2009 Mercury will be at the point that it went retrograde and we will be all caught up.  Mercury is the planet of communication; therefore, it’s no wonder that communications have been slow in coming.   For those of us that are anxiety ridden, please take a deep breath.   These last two Eclipses are in effect for 6 months.  The soonest possible date for things to turn a corner is April 29^th, 2009 or May 9^th, 2009.   Everyday you will be one step closer to your objectives.

Venus is going retrograde on March 6^th, 2009 and journeys back to Pisces where Venus is at its best when it comes to romance.  Venus rules Libra and Taurus.  Now take at look at where these houses land in your chart and you will see where to expect some delays or changes.  If you look ahead to April, you will see that Venus will conjunct Mars on April 22^nd, 2009 which is the ultimate goal of this Venus transit.  It’s connection with its cohort Mars creates a bonfire of a new beginning. 

Saturn is still retrograde and goes over the degrees of 18, 17, and 16 (in that order) this month.  This will take you back to the month of October 2008 and you will be asked to make decisions on events that are about to repeat themselves.  This is only possible if you have personal natal planets at these degrees in Virgo, Gemini, Sagittarius or Pisces.  If this is the case, you will be letting go of your comfort zone to achieve new goals with new challenges. 

Uranus moves from 21degrees of Pisces forward to 23 degrees.  The Saturn Uranus opposition has now rescinded into the past but promises more to come later on in the year.  Uranus offers you a wonderful trine to any planets you have in water signs (Cancer Scorpio Pisces) at these degrees.  If you are looking for challenges, look at Virgo, Gemini, Sagittarius and Pisces at these degrees.

Neptune travels from 24 degrees of Aquarius to 25 degrees.  If you have any planets in Leo, Taurus, Scorpio and Aquarius at these degrees, you may find that events are not so crystal clear. 

Pluto, the planet of transformation, continues its transit thru Capricorn and connects for the first time with 3 degrees of Capricorn.   It goes retrograde on April 3^rd, and does not return to this position until the end of the year.   Pluto retrogrades to 0 degrees on September 11^th, 2009 and then turns stationary direct.  If you have any planets in this position in any Cardinal sign (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn), you are about to enter a time of transformation.  This can be intense but it will be well worth it. 

Now that I have given you the update, I hope you will get a little more information from the following monthly forecast.

Please be sure to read your rising sign as it will resonate with your personal chart.  

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 12^th house of the past, preparation and institutions, the subconscious and connection to the universe.   This placement is a concerted effort to get all your ducks in a row.  There is time to prepare for events that will be taking place in the near future.  This is also a time for meditation and connecting with the part of you that directs your future and personal goals.  Because of the Neptune haze that surrounds everything,  you will have to be extra diligent. 

TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 11^th house of goals, hopes and wishes.  ” The times they are a’changing. ” This placement reinforces the goals you have set forth to accomplish or helps you dismiss them if they are too lofty.  Your friends and fellow confidants will help you distinguish the real from the utterly fantastical that you may be hanging on to.  

GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 10^th house of career and standing in the community.  Your direction seems to be career oriented and I am hopeful that you will be pushing the envelope this month.  There will be challenges to what you do and how you do it.  It is all about how far you can stretch. 

CANCER-(June 21-July 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 9^th house of higher education, foreign affairs legal matters and philosophy.  The inference here is that there are new ideas starting to percolate all around you.  Your rising sign is in trine, thus, your thoughts are insightful and visionary. 

LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This New Moon in Pisces at 6 degrees takes place in your 8^th house of partnership finances, other people’s money,  sex, death and taxes.  (We are all getting ready for taxes. )   This New Moon is not as clear as you would want but it is clear enough for you to make some decisions.  It’s about what you want and what you will give to get it.  

VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This New Moon in Pisces takes place in your 7^th house of partnerships.  You are the constant romantic and this New Moon only increases your desire for romance.  I really think all you need is a long vacation.  Far be it from me to tell you to stop worrying. 

LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

This New Moon in Pisces takes place in your 6^th house of everyday work and health.  The idea that you may not be doing what you should be doing in this life has constantly been going thru the back of your mind.  You may be right but the time is not now. 

SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

s New Moon in Pisces takes place in your 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs.  The activity can happen in any and all of the above areas but I bet you are hoping for love affairs.  This New Moon has a romantic quality about it and offers you great ease in this month’s adventures.

 SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This New Moon in Pisces takes place in your 4^th house of home and core issues.  Take some time to organize how you want to do things and what is the most important goal you need to reach.  Compassion and feeling are the common denominators in this equation. 

CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This New Moon takes place in Pisces, your 3^rd house of communications and community.  Mercury retrograde will now be picking up speed and communications will be forthcoming.   The opportunities that come from this New Moon are a little bit gilded.  Look carefully. 

   AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 2^nd house of finances and love or what I call values.   You may have some choices to make.  Keep in mind that nothing is over until the fat lady sings.  Jupiter in Aquarius promises many opportunities. 

 PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This New Moon in Pisces takes place in your 1^st house of personality and how people see you.  You may find there are changes in and around you this month.   This could be a month of celebrations and new beginnings.

The Full Moon Eclipse arrives on Feb. 9^th, 2009 in the sign of Leo.  This Eclipse is in a fixed fire sign resolving issues with strength, determination and, possibly, a bit of drama.  This Eclipse opposes the Sun (Vitality), Chiron (Wounded healer), and Neptune (Illusion and delusion). Think about this for a moment:  a perceived wound veiled by illusion or delusion.  Not a situation that is crystal clear.  Questions abound if you choose to dig deep.  If you have any planet at 20 degrees of Leo, this will impact you.   If you have any planets at 20 degrees of Taurus, Aquarius or Scorpio, this will also impact you.  These are the fixed signs of the Zodiac and all are involved if you have them.  This presents a situation that is impossible to resolve without a mutual understanding from all involved.   This seems to take a while to examine and process.  What house does it fall in your chart?  This will tell you the area in which this action is taking place.  Below, I will try to delineate the most common meaning by using your rising sign as the chart of choice.  This does not work if you have interceptions.  You will need to see where 20 degrees of Leo is in your chart.

Mercury is direct as of 1/31/2009 at 21 degrees of Capricorn and you will find that you are in the process of changing your mind about things.  Look at the house that holds Capricorn for the area of concern.   As Mercury turns direct, it is in trine to transiting Saturn insuring a new plan.

Mars enters Aquarius 2/05/2009 for a nice lengthy stay and whatever  house that Aquarius rules in your  chart you can expect  a new sense of freedom, wanted or unwanted.  Mars is the disrupter, instigator, and agitator; understand his energy and move with the revelation. This expresses the energy of the last New Moon Eclipse from Jan. 26^th, 2009 and again on Feb. 12^th and 13^th, 2009.    Mars conjuncts Jupiter on 2/16/2009 which echoes a new beginning.  Mars and Jupiter and their respective aspects usually denote a birth, but not necessarily human.  It could be the birth of an idea or creative endeavor. 

Transiting Saturn is retrograde at 20 degrees of Virgo and moves to 19 degrees on 2/16/2009 ensuring that any planets at 20 degrees of Earth (Capricorn, Taurus) will benefit by its retrograde movement.  Any planets at 20 & 19 degrees of Mutable signs (Gemini, Sagittarius, and Pisces) will be reactionary and require changes.

Uranus is direct at 20 of Pisces moving to 21 degrees in opposition to transiting Saturn in Virgo at 20 degrees.  This aspect reflects a change that is necessary for your growth as a person.  I remember a very good rule and I would like to pass it on to you “Whatever Uranus takes away it replaces with something better.”

Transiting Neptune is direct and is at 23 & 24 degrees of Aquarius during this month.  The Full Moon Eclipse will accent this Neptune adding either illusion or confusion to the pot.

Pluto is at 2 degrees of Capricorn all month.  If you have any planets at 2 degrees of Cardinal signs (Libra, Aries, Cancer and Capricorn), this will be an intense month for you.  Take note of what transpires this month for it will return many times in the next two years.

Please be sure to read your rising sign as it will resonate with your personal chart.

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

The Full Moon Eclipse at 20 degrees of Leo takes place in your 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs.   Whatever houses the Full Moon Eclipse lands is where you will experience significant changes.  The conjunction of the Sun, Chiron and Neptune adds more description to the meaning of the Eclipse.  Aquarius in the 11^th house of goals, hopes and wishes confirms your lofty ideals and innovative ways of approaching your goals.  The Full Moon Eclipse opposes the Sun, Chiron and Neptune from the 5^th house.  There is a perception of your goals that needs to change and it may involve love affairs, children or your own creativity.  This is the exchange of intangible commodities or what we call “the good life”. This opposition tells me that you may perceive these problems with a new eye or from another perspective.   It’s your choice and you can choose the new way or hang on to the old way with clenched teeth.   Mercury is direct in your 10^th house of standing in the community and you are seriously considering a new plan to make yourself feel more powerful than you feel at this time.  Mars has entered your 11^th house of goals and conjuncts Jupiter on 2/16/2009 bringing about travel and important insights. Saturn in your 6^th house of everyday work or health is being opposed by Uranus in the 12^th house of the past.  This can be a difficult time with this aspect.  Neptune in the 11 house of goals keeps your goals and ambitions very lofty and idealistic.

TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This Full Moon Eclipse is at 20 degrees of Leo and takes place in your 4^th house of home.  Whatever houses the Full Moon Eclipse lands is where you will perceive the changes to occur.  Your 4^th house has to do with personal security. You may be in the midst of arranging or rearranging things that have to do with your home and core issues.  This is a matter of personal security and the opposition to the Sun, Chiron and Neptune tells me that this may be happening to you instead of by you.   You may find that you have to make some personal sacrifices in order to keep security at an optimum level.   Mercury direct in your 9^th house of philosophy continues its journey with a new plan for success in this mental house.  Jupiter is in your 10^th expanding your career and standing in the community.  It conjuncts Mars on 2/16/2009 promising expansion in this area.  Saturn and Uranus are in opposition in the chart from the 11^th house of goals to the 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs is asking for a review of goals.   This is the time to relinquish worn out ideas and try to accept new ones. Neptune in Aquarius at 23 degrees (part of this Full Moon Eclipse) tells me that situations are happening to you and not by you.

GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 3^rd house of community and communication.  You will find that your immediate environment requires changes.  This can be your work place or neighbors or community.   The exclusivity of your thoughts is a detriment during this Full Moon Eclipse.  The exchange of ideas and communication is the only way to set each other free.  Communications may be restricted but you have every intention to open the doors to knowledge and release any self- inflicted limitations.  Mercury is now direct in your 8^th house of partnership resources perfecting a plan to stabilize finances.  Jupiter is transiting thru your 9^th house of philosophy.  It conjuncts Mars on 2/16/2009 offering insights and knowledge with the promise of the future. Saturn and Uranus are in opposition from the 10^th to the 4^th house expressing the need for change in this area of personal security and power.  Neptune in your 9^th house opts for clarity during this period.

CANCER-(June 21-July 22)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 2^nd house of personal resources, values and love telling me that there will be changes in this area.  If you are looking at personal finances or love, you will feel the need to have more tangible possessions and the desire to share your most personal possession (yourself) with another person no matter what the cost.  Mercury is direct in your 7^th house of partnership and you are reclaiming a plan to recapture your power.  Mars is transiting thru your 8^th house of partnership finances causing disruptions and delays in your goals for partnership money.  Jupiter joins Mars in your 8^th house promising major movement in the coming month, especially on 2/16/2009.  Saturn and Uranus are in opposition from the 9^th house of philosophy to the 3^rd house of communications.  This is where you are unexpectedly asked to let go of some mental process that does not serve you any more. Neptune is in your 8^th house adding a bit of confusion to the pot.  Pluto is in Capricorn in your 7^th house and very very important when it comes to partnerships.  Transformation is the keyword here.

LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 1^st house of personality and recognition.  The area of change is your personal self.  You will notice that the way you look is changing and how you feel about yourself is changing.  You are taking on and establishing a new identity in order to accomplish your wish list.  You need to be validated by others as well as yourself. If you have planets in this house, the message is amplified.  Mercury is direct in your 6^th house with a plan to stabilize everyday work or health.  Mars in your 7^th house may cause a few disruptions but the idea of increase in this house is much desired.  Jupiter added to this 7^th house soup adds up to mucho partnership opportunities on 2/16/2009.  Saturn Uranus is in opposition from the 8^th house to the 2^nd house of personal values and love, asking you to review your values and change them to your persona of today.  Neptune in your 7^th house adds a bit of confusion and idealism to the mix. 

VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 12^th house of behind-the-scenes activity, habits and subconscious drives. You will find that health issues or everyday work have given way to needed changes.  As this Full Moon Eclipse continues, there will be a review of what you need to do and why.  Making new habits jumps to the front of the list as does reevaluating the past for the energies that move you in your daily life.  This may not be much of a physical review but an emotional review.   Think of this as an integration of the present and a release of the past.  Mercury now direct in Capricorn, your 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs, seems to be exacting a new plan to engage your ambition and creativity into today’s communications. Mars has entered your 6^th house of everyday work and health and promises disruptions. There will be a conjunction between Mars and Jupiter on 2/16/2009 in the 6^th house promising important health issues or work issues to be approached.  Saturn and Uranus are in opposition from the 7^th to the 1^st house and remind us that we don’t have control over all matters under the Sun. Neptune injects its confusion into 6^th house matters and reminds me that it can be happening to you and not by you.  Either way, it will be better for you in the long run.  You can integrate new patterns that will be a better expression of who you are today.  Mercury will be going direct on Feb. 1^st, 2009 in your 5^th house of creativity, love affairs and children insuring a new direction you want to fallow.

LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 11^th house of goals and reminds us of the changes we will be making in the future.  These changes have to do with goals, hopes and wishes.  How can we keep what we have of the good life during this difficult time?  These are issues that govern intangibles like happiness, vacations and children.  Your goals may need to be changed as well as your ideas of what they mean.  Mercury is direct in your 4^th house of home and core issues delineating a new plan.  Mars and Jupiter will be conjunct in your 5^th house on 2/16/2009 of children, love affairs and creativity marking a distinct new movement in this area of the chart.  The possibilities are the birth of a child, of an idea or of a creative solution to a problem.  The last but best possibility is a fun vacation. Saturn and Uranus are in opposition from the 6^th to the 12^th house asking you to let go of old health patterns or work patterns that are not you anymore.  Neptune adds its dose of confusion just to keep things hopping.

SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

The Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 10^th house of career and standing in the community.  This is where the changes start to take place for you.  You may find that your security depends on new career opportunities.  You may have to sacrifice your time at home or finishing home projects in order to enhance your identity in the career sector of your life.   Mercury is direct in your 3^rd house of communications and community energizing a plan to enhance communications in an organized way.  Mars and Jupiter will conjunct on 2/16/2009 in your 4^th house of home and core issues.  This is a birthing aspect and denotes new beginnings and movement in the area of your personal security and core issues.  Saturn and Uranus are in opposition from the 5^th to the 11^th house asking you to review and redefine your goals hopes and wishes.   There are patterns that need to be redefined and they present a more current picture of who you are today.  Neptune, the planet of illusion and confusion, adds a bit of spice to your 4^th house agenda.

SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 9^th house of philosophy etc.  If you look to the 9^th house for changes, I believe that the changes will be philosophical more than physical.  You can still take a long distance trip but your motivation for taking that trip may be a change in your philosophy.  This goes for higher education, long distance travel, foreign affairs, publishing and writing.  This Full Moon Eclipse may change how you look at these areas of your life.  Mercury is going direct in Capricorn in your 2^nd house of personal finances reminding you that any financial plan you have is ready to move forward. Mars and Jupiter are conjunct in your 3^rd house of communications and community on 2/16/2009 birthing a new beginning in this house.  Saturn and Uranus are in opposition from the 4^th house of home to the 10^th house of standing in the community and career.  What leaves at this time can be fortunate if you are looking ahead.  Neptune may be sending mixed messages.  Correct any miscommunications immediately.

CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 8^th house of partnership resources.  Changes taking place in this house have a direct implication to your finances.  The Full Moon Eclipse will bring issues of this house to a peak and add some unknowns into your future.  This can involve your work or insurance, any future financial transactions, partnership finances and any applications you may be involved in.  Mercury is direct in your 1^st house continuing its plans to promote your ideas.  Mars and Jupiter will be conjunct in your 2^nd house of personal finances and love indicating a new beginning in this area of your life.  Saturn and Uranus will be in opposition from the 9^th house to the 3^rd house releasing you from old outworn ideas and communication.  Neptune blinks her hypnotic lashes and you become an animated cartoon character.

    AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

The Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 7^th house of partnerships, personal or business, even your dealings with the general public.  There are changes in the area of partnerships, whatever form they take.  Whether you realize it or not, your desires are to run free, be free or just act free.   There is movement on your agenda and travels and new horizons beckon you.  The desire you feel leaves no room for partnerships and threatens your relationships.  Mercury is direct and transiting your 12^th house of the past and preparation.  Mars and Jupiter will be conjunct in your 1^st house of personality and personal identity on 2/16/2009 defining a new destination on your the agenda.  Saturn and Uranus are in opposition from the 2^nd of personal finances to the 8th house of partnership resources.  This will relieve you of any bad habits that have to do with making money or keeping it.  It is time to review your personal habits that deal with your values and with partnership values and come up with more new progressive habits. Neptune in your 1^st house makes things very pie-in-the-sky.  You may have to touch ground every once in a while to get your bearings.

PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This Full Moon Eclipse takes place in your 6^th house of health and everyday work indicating changes are taking place in your daily health habits or everyday work patterns.  It is important to notice that you are paying more attention to your daily routines, be it for work or health.  These changes do not stop with this Eclipse.  They just tell you the direction you are going for the next 6 months.  Mercury is direct in your 11^th house of goals making plans to solidify your current direction.  Mars and Jupiter will be conjunct on 2/16/2009 in Aquarius in your 12^th house of past and subconscious issuing a new agenda for you to focus on in the coming months.  This heralds a new beginning dealing with institutions, the past and the subconscious.  Saturn and Uranus are in opposition from the 1^st house of personality to the 7^th house of partnerships (business or personal or general public).  Your desire for freedom outweighs your restrictions in partnerships.  Neptune offers a different slant on the issues of the 12^th house but nothing you can put your finger on.

Happy New Year to all 

The New Year has arrived and if January is a sample of what’s coming, hold on to your pants.  Mercury will be turning retrograde on 1/11/2009 and will not go direct until 2/2/2009. In the process it re-enters Capricorn.  Whenever Mercury changes signs during a retrograde, it brings with it a change in mind.  Also on 1/11/2009 there is the Full Moon at 21 degrees of Cancer.  We are heading into a New Moon Eclipse on 1/26/2009.  You are more than likely starting to see the tension building in some area of your life.  And now for the piece de resistance…There will be a Saturn Uranus opposition in the works from 1/30/2009 to 2/11/2009 and exact on 2/5/2009.  Out with the old and in with the new.  Try to keep this in mind as these period progresses.  Whatever leaves needs to go; whatever new (even if uncomfortable) enters, hang on for the ride.  This is happening with Uranus at 20 degrees direct in Pisces and Saturn at 20 degrees retrograde in Virgo.  Where they land in your chart will be where the action is. 

Venus will be entering Pisces and romance will fill the air.  Mars is currently in Capricorn pushing for dominance in whatever house it is in. Jupiter makes its leap into Aquarius on 1/5/2009 changing the vibration to mental pursuits rather than activating plans.  Pluto is now firmly entrenched in Capricorn challenging us to re-vamp any situation that has crumpled under scrutiny and building new structures from the bottom up. I’d say we are in for quite a month.  If you have noticed, Mars conjunct Pluto produced a lot of anger, violence and war.  Let’s hope the Mercury retrograde slows it up.  As we move forward to 1/26/2009, there is a New Moon Eclipse at 6 degrees of Aquarius.  New Moon Eclipses often come in with a challenge.  This will be no different except there will be a transiting Jupiter conjunct this Eclipse.  Jupiter so close to the Eclipse point takes a very active role in the delineation.  Imagine that wherever the Eclipse falls in your chart what kind of effect would there be if you threw Jupiter in the mix? Look to the house that is ruled by Jupiter, which is Sagittarius. That house will be involved in this Eclipse as well as the idea of expansion.  We will have more on this in the next installment.

Please read your rising sign as my forecasts will be more personal to you.

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 4^th house of home and core issues bringing some changes into your home.  There have been a lot of upsets in career objectives with Mars in your 10^th house of career. Jupiter will be entering Aquarius, your 11^th house of goals, opening new vistas.   Venus in Pisces is in your 12^th house of the past and close to a conjunction to Uranus bringing in the unexpected on the 24^th but disappointment on the 25^th.  Uranus and Saturn will be in opposition from the Jan. 30^th to Feb. 11^th, 2009 and exact on Feb. 5^th, 2009.

TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 3^rd house of communications and community.  You will notice that there are changes in your community, where you work and/or live.   These changes have an unexpected and exciting opportunity attached to the Full Moon.  This promises your goals will be at the top of your priority list. The volatility of this Mars Pluto conjunction has the ability to produce some anxiety over matters at a distance.  The Full Moon taking place in your 3^rd house may also involve family members.  Jupiter takes a position in your 10^th house of career promising expansion and more opportunity.  Transiting Saturn in your 5^th house of children, creativity, and love affairs is going to oppose Uranus in your 11^th house of goals on 2/5/2009.  This aspect is never easy but what it accomplishes for you is what you desperately need.  Let go of old patterns that revolve around matters of the 5^th and restructure your needs.

GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 2^nd house of love and money.   You were born with the ability to do more than one thing at a time and your current financial situations will require all of your dexterity.  The great thing about this Full Moon is the trine to Uranus from the 2^nd house to the 10^th, indicating financial rewards or recognition from career. The Mars Pluto conjunction has taken place in your 8^th house of other people’s money or partnership funds bringing finances to the forefront of your life. Jupiter has entered Aquarius releasing its bounty in your 9^th house of philosophy, legal matters, foreign affairs and higher education.   Any and all of these matters will receive Jupiter’s beneficial rays.   Saturn and Uranus are in opposition from Jan. 30^th, 2009 until Feb. 11^th, 2009 and exact on Feb. 5^th.   New beginnings are around the corner.  

CANCER-(June 21-July 22)

This Full Moon falls in your 1^st house of personality and how the world sees you.  There were some upsets with partnerships this last month.  The Pluto Mars conjunction has taken place in your 7^th house of partnerships placing a spotlight here for all to see.  Partnership issues are about to be transformed by Pluto.   This will take some time.  It will not happen overnight so find your peace in this area.   Jupiter has entered Aquarius, your 8^th house of partnership finances.  Partnership funds and other people’s money are on the increase.  This Full Moon trines Uranus in the 9^th house of higher education, philosophy, legal matters and foreign affairs causing you to unexpectedly take action on a sudden opportunity.  Saturn opposition Uranus is in effect from Jan.30^th, 2009 to Feb. 11^th, 2009 and exact on Feb. 5^th, 2009.  Remember: this is out with the old and in with the new.

LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 12^th house of the past, subconscious and institutions.  You are concerned with reclaiming your spirit.  Most of the actions you are involved with are taking place behind-the-scenes.  This will benefit you financially. Jupiter has entered your 7^th house and is expanding your horizons with partnerships either, business or personal.  The Mars Pluto conjunction has taken place in your 6^th house of everyday work and/or health.  Some of these issues will be around for awhile. Saturn opposition Uranus takes place in your 2^nd and 8^th houses.  These houses have a lot to do with values, money and, possibly, death of a situation.   Keep your eyes open and your ears perked up as a Full Moon Eclipse is on the horizon for you in Feb.

VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 11^th house of hopes, wishes and goals.  You will find that this Full Moon trines Uranus in the 7^th house promising partnership opportunity.  It all happens unexpectedly. Pretty exciting, Virgo.  Saturn transiting your 1^st house and in opposition to your Uranus in the 7^th does not really spell harmony for partnerships.   You may be looking for someone to comfort you in your current situation or you could resolve to work on partnership issues.  Jupiter enters your 6^th house of everyday work and health promising expansion in both areas.  The Mars Pluto conjunction took place in your 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs.  This area will be a hot potato for some time. 

LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 10^th house of career and standing in the community.  Changes taking place in your career are putting a lot of impact on your home and living arrangements.  These changes may be unexpected but definitely in a positive way.   You may feel a bit insecure about situations that take place at home. Pluto has just entered your 4^th house promising that things will be disruptive on the home front.  There will be a transformation here and it will go on for awhile.  Jupiter has just entered the 5^th house of children, love affairs and creativity allowing this area of your life to blossom.  The Saturn transit takes place in your 12^th of the past in opposition to Uranus in your 6^th house of every day work and health.  Look for the release of old patterns and habits and the taking on of new and improved healthy alternatives.

SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 9^th house of philosophy, higher education, legal matters and foreign affairs.  Changes in this area offer new opportunities that take place unexpectedly either on a vacation or in dealing with children.  Jupiter has just entered Aquarius, your 4^th house of home and core issues.  This promises to expand your home or moving to larger quarters.   You will also be more open to releasing the restrictions you may have put on some of your core issues and broadening them to include more opportunity for growth.   The Mars Pluto conjunction has taken place in your 3^rd house of communications and community making communications an important area in your life.  Saturn transiting your 11^th house of goals in opposition to Uranus transiting your 5^th house of children, love affairs and creativity will be exact on Feb. 5^th, 2009.  New goals in relation to 5^th house matters need to be written for the future.

SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This Full Moon takes place in your 8^th house of sex, death, taxes and partnership funds.  This may change the way you pay your bills or how your bills are paid.  This does provide a benefit in terms of your home and core issues where unexpected opportunities will develop.  Jupiter has entered Aquarius, your 3^rd house of communications and community promising more expansion in these areas.  If you are looking to increase your communications, this is the perfect year to accomplish this.  The Mars Pluto conjunction has taken place in your 2^nd house of values and love.  This promises to be very important in the coming month as your values will be disrupted and affect your finances.  Saturn transiting the 10^th house of career and in opposition to transiting Uranus in the 4^th house indicates a major set back in career issues.  Look deeper into the issues and you will find that stagnation and boredom are not something you can tolerate.

CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 7^th house of partnerships promoting changes in dealing with business or personal partnerships.  This does offer opportunities in communications and/or with your community that are quite unexpected but, also, exciting.  Partnerships issues change but in the best way.  Jupiter has entered Aquarius, your 2^nd house of finances, suggesting that this year there will be expansion in your values that always translates into more money and more love. The Mars Pluto conjunction took place in your 1^st house of personality and how others see you.  I imagine that this last two weeks have put you in action.  Be careful.   Don’t loose your focus as you will be running at top speed.   Transiting Saturn in your 9^th house of philosophy, higher education, legal matters and foreign affairs will be opposing transiting Uranus in your 3^rd house of communications and community on Feb. 5^th, 2009.  This is not an easy aspect but it will eliminate old 9^th house attitudes and allow new and exciting ones to form.

AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 6^th house of everyday work and health. Issues of this house have come to some resolution and changes are needed in this area.  The changes are unexpected; however, they manifest beneficially.  Jupiter has recently entered your 1^st house and will broaden your horizons.  Just be careful that it doesn’t broaden your waistline or butt.  Travel is always a good way to use Jupiter in the 1^st house.  The Mars Pluto conjunction has taken place in your 12^th house of behind-the -scenes activities.   I am sure that there have been some upsets for you having to do with the past and, possibly, being impatient.  This continues during this month. Saturn in your 8^th house of partnership resources, sex, death and taxes is being redefined as we speak.  Transiting Uranus will be in opposition to Saturn on 2/5/2009 demanding that you let go of your old structures and build a new structure that will connect with the you of today. 

PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs, advocating changes that must take place.  Some of these changes come to you very unexpectedly and are for the most part exciting and emotionally pleasing.  Venus in your 1^st house brings out the coy romantic in you.  The Mars Pluto conjunction has taken place in your 11^th house of goals and upsets here have marred your ambition but only for awhile.  Jupiter in Aquarius has entered your 12^th house of the past and behind-the-scenes activities promoting openness and a last minute savior.   You will not be able to keep any secrets during this transit. Forewarned is forearmed.  Saturn has been transiting your 7^th house of partnerships. This has not been easy as the whole reason Saturn is here is to redefine partnerships for you.  You may find that you are unable to continue with a partnership because of feeling oppressed or growing apart.  Uranus in Pisces in the 1^st house is demanding more freedom on a daily basis.  They become exact on 2/5/2009.  Oppositions are only won by compromise.