A Glimpse @ 2009 and today's moon

Today's moon is in the energy of Aquarius/Pisces. Today's alignment is perfect for closing out the year of 2008. Mercury and Jupiter are holding hands, and it is exactly what it sounds like. The planet of information and communication (ruler of your mind) and the planet of expansion and jolliness (ruler of your growth) are skipping around town together. So, in essence, thinking positive and setting your 2009 resolutions will feel easy breezy. You'll also feel like connecting and socializing, how perfect for tonight...if you are planning on going to parties!

Saturn is going retrograde this morning. When a planet turns retrograde, this means that we will be internal. We will be asking our-selves some questions today, no doubt. Serious questions, like: what path are we on?, why are we on that path?, am I living my life the way I want it?, what is my purpose? Yep, that's right! Saturn is the great teacher, and is linked with depression, darkness, and fear. BUT, he takes you into darkness, so that you will confront your fear and come out on the other side. In Sanskrit, he is considered the guru of all gurus. So, if you are going to be around any Capricorns today (Saturn ruled), know that they will be a little withdrawn, but IF you know Capricorn, you know that they will be fine and bounce back in no time!

As you can see, we will be experiencing two very different energies today, one - Jupiter & Mercury and the other - Saturn. This is a perfect example of the ying/yang, and we shall find balance.

Have a Happy Happy New Year, full of light and love.

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A look at 2009:

January
3 - Venus enters Pisces: Love is idealistic and romantic. Artistic ventures are favored.
5 - Jupiter enters Aquarius: Favors humanitarian, social and scientific endeavors.
11-31 - Mercury Retrograde: Miscommunications and paperwork snafus are likely.

February
2 - Venus enters Aries: Love is passionate and fiery.
4 - Mars enters Aquarius: Socializing and group activities are energized.
5-15 - Saturn opposition Uranus: Out with the old and in with the new.

March
6 through April 17 - Venus retrograde: A relationship issue or former lover may resurface and need attention.
14 - Mars enters Pisces: Spiritual/sexual connections are energized.
20 - Sun enters Aries: Heralds the Spring Equinox.

April
4 thorugh September 11 Pluto retrograde - Favors introspection, physical regeneration and re-evaluating financial arrangements.
11 - Retrograde Venus enters Pisces: Favors introspection about past relationships.
22 - Mars enters Aries: Accelerates passion and launches new projects.
24 - Venus enters Aries: Love is impulsive and adventurous.

May
6-31 - Mercury retrograde: Miscommunications and paperwork snafus are likely.
16 - Saturn direct: Plans and projects move forward.
28 through November 4 - Neptune retrograde: Favors inner work but creates chaos in the outer world.
27 through July 30 - Jupiter conjunct Neptune: Favors humanitarian and spiritual endeavors.
31 - Mars enters Taurus: Passion is sensual and earthy.

June
6 - Venus enters Taurus: Love is sensual, artsy and practical.
15 though October 12 - Jupiter retrograde: Expansion stalls temporarily.
20-21 - Sun enters Cancer: Heralds the Summer Solstice.

July
July1 through Decemeber 1 - Uranus retrograde: Progress may stop because of changes that need to be made.
5 - Venus enters Gemini: Communications and travel heighten romance.
11 - Mars enters Gemini: Energizes communications and travel.
31 - Venus enters Cancer: Favors family get-togethers and cozy trysts.

August
25 - Mars enters Cancer: Energizes home projects and family activities.
26 - Venus enters Leo: Creativity revs up romance.

September
6-29 - Mercury retrograde: Miscommunications and paperwork snafus are likely.
15-25 - Saturn opposition Uranus: Destruction of the status quo.
20 - Venus enters Virgo: Favors socializing through work and charity projects.
22 - Sun enters Libra: Heralds the Autumnal Equinox.

October
14 - Venus enters Libra: Favors romantic trysts, negotiations and artistic endeavors.
16 - Mars enters Leo: Creativity and entertainment heighten passion.
29 - Saturn enters Libra: Restructures policies pertaining to law, relationships and equality.

November
7 - Venus enters Scorpio: Love is stormy, passionate and possessive.
15 through February 27, 2010 - Saturn square Pluto: Economic/financial structures are transformed.

December
1 - Venus enters Sagittarius: Love is playful and free.
2 through March 10 - Mars retrograde: Backtracking over plans and projects is likely.
21 - Sun enters Capricorn: Heralds the Winter Solstice.
21-29 - Jupiter conjunct Neptune: Favors humanitarian and spiritual endeavors.
25 - Venus enters Capricorn: Love needs commitment and grounding.
26 through January 15, 2010 - Mercury retrograde: Miscommunications and paperwork snafus are likely.

Merry, Merry, Moon in Sagi

Merry Christmas! What a beautiful morning it is, with the moon to match. It is in the inspiring and optimistic sign of Sagittarius. Watch your patience today, your excitement level might be on overdrive. Sagittarius rules all things magical: hope, dreams, travel, and anything which gives you that uplifting/enlightened feeling. The moon could not have picked a better placement for Christmas day!

Mars (the action planet) is getting ready to enter the ambitious sign of Capricorn. Today is the last day in Sagittarius, so take advantage of the lightness in energy, as tomorrow your "action" energy will feel much more serious. We are approaching the new moon on 12/27, we might start feeling a bit depressed, that's okay, it will pass quickly. You are now entering a receiving cycle (new moon); so open your arms wide...wider - there you go!

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Moon in Scorpio

Collect your thoughts and untangle them and now put them back together. Today is about taking care of your mind and body. Start jotting down those goals that you WILL attain in 2009. Now release them and store them only in that special place within you. Having the Scorpio moon at this time is wonder-full! For Scorpio brings the truth to light. What better way to start the process of welcoming the new year! The Sun and Pluto (ruler of Scorpio) will connect today, this helps you to stay connected today. This energy will make you realize your power and how little you have been using it! Now, stand in it and embrace it....go on!



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Full Moon in Gemini

Okay, so, I've received countless emails about this Full Moon in Gemini. Astrologers have done a pretty good job out there of scaring everyone with today. Because today's moon will be a trine square, translation...everything that could go wrong - will. I tend to look at things a little bit different, and really that's all we can do, change our perception and the entire picture changes, voila (YES! it is that easy)!

Today is the day that you want to let the dust settle. It is not a day to take action, we can do that in a couple of days when the moon moves into a fire (action) sign. Today look around you and see the things/people which have supported you in the last two weeks. It's a day to conjure your intentions and set them free. Since we are in an air sign today, your mind will be agile and ideas will be plenty. Don't be afraid to connect today.

Saturn is squaring (clashing) with the Sun. This tells us there will be some type of resistance, whether internal or external. Don't add fuel to anything today, it can cause a wild-fire! And don't be fooled, the energies today are not subtle, even if they appear to be. Remember, if that person/thing/situation pops up that is unpleasant...release it with love.

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