Mercury, the planet of communication enters the sign of Sagittarius this week, remaining there until November 13. News is always more philosophical and visionary when Mercury is in this sign. Word travels fast and further than expected. Sagittarius is the challenging "detrimental" place for Mercury, and this is a time when Mercury’s greatest weapon –words –is best communicated with carefully considered diplomacy. People will be increasingly curious to know what is happening in the world and Mercury brings adventure to the world of communications.
The Full Moon in Taurus on Tuesday invites us to celebrate beauty and the perfection of the valuable elements of the earth, and brings appreciation for the beauty in nature. The Taurus totem is the bull, and in its splendor the bull is a marvelous and classically stubborn creature of habit. This Full Moon reminds us to take the time to enjoy and create beauty around us and indulge a little bit in some luxurious pleasures or leisure time. For those who realize the importance of celebrating planet Earth, now is the time to reflect on what you do have and how it is that these physical gifts of Earth can be enjoyed. Ask Mother Moon to bring you what you need and she will teach you how to sow for the harvest of your desire.
Of course we all know Wednesday is Halloween. Happy Halloween! And Happy Witches’ New Year! The slumber of the plant and animal world will deepen, and the crops and seeds of the fields will take their rest with the promise of returning as new growth in the spring. This is the time to honor the dead and invite the beloved spirits of our ancestors to join in our celebrations. Some believe from sunset until dawn, the spirits of our deceased loved ones are able to roam the earth and converse with the living. This is a particularly important time to speak aloud the names of those who have passed away (especially within the past year) and to honor them with the food drink and song they enjoyed during their lifetime. Following old traditions will awaken the memories of these loved ones.
Venus in Libra is opposite Uranus in Aries this entire week. The balance of love is challenged by unusual enterprises and radical warfare. Conflict may surface as love relationships are tested by fundamental differences over extraneous new developments and extraordinary circumstances. On the up side, exciting and unusual kinds of pleasure bring radical new awareness. On the down side, this type of love is explosive in nature, creating radical obsessions –some healthy and some not. Although they are often short lived, this aspect allows for unusual, exciting and torrid love affairs. Issues of freedom are likely to be raised in love related disputes. No matter how you look at it, issues of love are surely being activated with a broadening sense of awareness.
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Aries (19 March – 19 April) Element: Fire Planet: Mars Symbol: Ram Stone: Ruby
Aries: We are surrounded by possibilities all the time, but most of the time we don’t see them because we’re concentrating on some problem or other. Under this week’s Full Moon, you can either choose to focus on a difficulty and believe that your options are limited, or you can widen your perspective so that you become aware of the possibilities that are open to you. To help you do the latter, try keeping the company of positive people who refuse to complain or talk about the news. In fact, try banning the news and media from your life for the whole of this week. Immerse yourself in positive-thinking books and audio programs. You will soon start to realize just how many options you have and how, just by your thinking, you have the power to change things.
Taurus: Saturn (planet of hard lessons) officially moves back and forth through your Seventh House of One-on-One Partnerships representing strong lessons for you and for your partner. At times, you may feel as if your partner is controlling and wants to do things his/her way. At times, you may be overbearing to your partner, wanting things to go as you see fit. This is a time of learning how to step back and attentively listen to the other person. This is a time of learning how to humbly communicate with the other person. It is not about doing things your way or it is not about doing things the way your partner wants them done. It is about attentively listening to each other, then aligning with a greater way. Saturn pushes the ego. Saturn also teaches patience and humility. Be sure to share with your partner the lessons and teachings of Saturn, so that both of you will be on the same page.
Gemini (20 May – 20 June) Element: Air Ruling Planet: Mercury Symbol: Twins Stone: Aquamarine
Gemini: Venus moving into your fun zone brings opportunities for good times and maybe even a celebration this week so be on the lookout for any opportunity to have a joyous time. And while doing so, keep in mind that not everyone is as they pretend to be. It may be that someone is trying to pull the wool over your eyes, or you yourself may be colluding in not wanting to see the truth. Remind yourself that honesty is always the best policy, and whether it’s yourself or someone else who’s currently weaving a tangled web, it’s unlikely to lead to happiness. It’s highly likely that you need to have an honest and open discussion with someone, and so long as you can remain calm, you will be able to negotiate your way to a place of harmony and understanding.
Cancer (20 June – 22 July) Element: Water Planet: Moon Symbol: Crab Stone: Moonstone
Cancer: The focus is on fun, creativity, recreation, romance and general enjoyment, so what’s stopping you? Do you feel you have a problem that’s stopping you from enjoying life right now? What if the problem is related to the past or the future? In other words, what if you’re worrying about something that might never happen or ruminating on something that is done and gone? Remind yourself that the present moment is all that you have and that the vast majority of worries never materialize. At the same time, remind yourself that it’s pointless to feel upset about something that happened last month, last year or way back when. Let go of the past and embrace your present, for it looks like you’re heading for a breakthrough, if only you can keep you mind focused on the here and now.
Leo (22 July – 22 August) Element: Fire Planet: Sun Symbol: Lion Stone: Peridot
Leo: The challenge for this week under the Full Moon is to achieve balance in your life. It may be, for example, that family or domestic obligations are drawing your attention while you also feel pulled toward professional matters or your responsibilities to the world out there. It may be helpful to bear in mind that it is difficult to be a success in the world if things at home aren’t right so tend to your family, your home and even your inner self since everything begins from there. Your home and family are the first physical expression of your inner self, so if there are matters that need tending to, take it as a sign that you are ready to begin transforming on a deep inner level. You may also want to consider what home means to you and where you feel at home. It is interesting that some people never seem settled wherever they go, whereas others can feel at home wherever they are. Creating inner contentment should be your long term goal if you wish to create contentment in your external world.
Virgo: Do you love what you do? If not, can you find a way to bring more love into your dealings, both in business and your daily affairs? Sometimes, all it takes is a shift in attitude from one of focusing on what you don’t like to focusing on all the things that you have to be grateful for. The more you can give with a happy heart, the more people will want to deal with you and the more you will gain in return. Watch out for negative feelings this week and nip them in the bud. The Full Moon challenges you to think in a more optimistic and expansive way than before –to the point where you see your life as a celebration. Make space for solitude, as a little time spent alone in meditation or similar quiet activities may help you to access your inner source of joy, which will then ripple out into everything you do.
Libra (22 September – 22 October) Element: Air Planet: Venus Symbol: Scales Stone: Opal
Libra: Venus glides into your sign this week continuing the feel good factor and giving you permission to keep focusing on positive new beginnings and enjoyment. There is no need to feel guilty about pursuing your own pleasures and saying no to that which doesn’t make you feel good, because, like anyone who has been through a testing time, you deserve to relax and have some fun. This would be the perfect time to create a collage of your ideal life including all the things you’d love to do as well as images reflecting the sort of person you’d like to become. When you have finished your collage of your ideal life, put it where you can see it often and then watch as the universe begins to send opportunities that allow your imaginings to unfold into a wonderful reality. Don’t restrict yourself, and keep reminding yourself that you won’t go far wrong if you keep moving toward joy.
Scorpio (22 October – 21 November) Element: Water Planet: Pluto Symbol: Scorpion Stone: Topaz
Scorpio: The Sun’s arrival into your sign signals the return of your energy and enthusiasm and an increase of enjoyment. Now is the time to follow your personal joys, to engage in activities that make you feel happy, and to spend some time contemplating how you can change your life for the better. You can begin to make enormous changes in your life, but you need to remember to take one step at a time; otherwise, it could feel overwhelming. The Full Moon may draw your attention to your personal life, and you will need to decide whether you are going to make this your priority. Once you are clear on your priorities, you will be able to make empowering changes.
Sagittarius (21 November – 21 December) Element: Fire Planet: Jupiter Symbol: Archer Stone: Turquoise
Sagittarius: Life doesn’t always go the way we would like; sometimes we get dealt an unfortunate hand, and then we have to make the best of what we’ve got. If you currently haven’t got the equivalent of a royal flush, you may need to be inventive. How can you make the most of your current situation? Indeed, is there a way in which you could turn it to your advantage? There is always a way to make something good out of something bad if you are inventive enough, so the challenge this week is to get your thinking cap on and find a way to turn a negative into a positive.
Capricorn: The law of attraction states that all that we have in our lives right now is the result of everything that we have thought, felt and believed. That being the case, it can be useful to periodically have an honest assessment. We are all, to a greater or lesser degree, victims of our unconscious minds. Half the time we are creatures of habit, not really thinking too much about why we do things or why we keep coming up against the same kind of problems, whether that’s at work, at home or in matters of the heart. Mars in your zone of the soul is helping you to become more aware of your unconscious patterns and motivations. It may be that a past-life pattern is due to be released, or a painful trauma from childhood can be aired, or a person who hurt you can be forgiven. The more you can clear from your past, the more able you will be to recognize and welcome the possibilities for new beginnings when they arrive over the next few months.
Aquarius (20 January – 18 February) Element: Air Planet: Uranus Symbol: Water Bearer Stone: Amethyst
Aquarius: Destiny is calling, but how can you move forward when you’ve got one foot stuck in the past? You may currently be gripped by a desire, a passion that’s driving you forward, but if you’re having difficulty getting going or making much headway, it might be because there’s an attachment to something in your pat. It could be something that happened that has left you fearful, an event that needs closure, or it could be an attitude or a belief that was formed long ago. Whatever it is, it’s holding you back and needs to be identified before it can be released. The purpose of Pluto’s long journey through the zone of your past is to help you purify and cleanse all buried emotions so that you can shine more of your light and move on toward your true purpose in life. Be open to whatever messages and insights emerge this week, for they could hold a vital clue as to what you need to do next.
Pisces (18 February – 19 March) Element: Water Planet: Neptune Symbol: Fish Stone: Bloodstone
Pisces: Have you ever noticed a flower growing in a place where it seems like the odds are against it? Perhaps it has pushed itself through a crack in the concrete or is growing on a wild, craggy, barren mountainside. It’s amazing what can be achieved with a bit of spirit and ingenuity, and this is where we find you, Pisces, this week –pushing yourself upward, perhaps against unsupportive conditions. But don’t give up, because the success that you seek is close at hand. Much can be accomplished now if you keep your nose to the grindstone, so keep on being strong and determined, keep on believing and keep on knowing that what you desire is no less than what you deserve.
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