Active, Aggressive, Athletic, Assertive Aries Moon Weekend, OK!

The Moon in Aries Friday January 27, 2012 opens up the possibility of an upbeat, enthusiastic weekend. The Moon will be in Mars ruled Fire sign Aries until Sunday evening. Capture and use all that heated energy to make changes, to start/create anything. Pushy power abounds.

Have fun with all the physicality and “don’t mess with me”vibes, just realize when to dial back on the bombast. Think. Don’t make any radical moves or decisions, turn down the volume and put off the vicious thumb wrestling contest for another day.

But, definitely have a good time and bring others along with you on the joy ride.

Have a vibrant weekend!

Another New Year – Gong Hay Fat Choi!

This time it’s the Chinese Lunar New Year on Monday January 23, 2012 – the “Year of the Dragon”.  

A Dragon year is expected to bring fortune, luck, ambition and risk taking. All of which can impact our confidence during the year. This could be exciting!

FYI: The Chinese calendar has each of the 12 months represented by an animal with their particular characteristics Rat, Horse, Ox, Sheep, Tiger, Monkey, Rabbit, Rooster, Dragon, Dog, Snake, Pig.

The Chinese Lunar New Year, unlike the “Sun” calendar, can begin on a different date each year (next year – 2/10/2013, Year of the Snake)    

Gong Hay Fat Choi – Happy New Year!

Work or Revolt? Weekend Moon in Capricorn, then Aquarius

Most of the weekend belongs to an ambitious, focused Capricorn Moon. Ruled by Saturn, the planet of boundaries and life lessons (not always fun, but can be maturing) use this sign’s serious, organized and authoritarian energy to  accomplish, complete and be in charge. On Sunday night, January 22, 2012,there will be change when the Moon moves into the next sign, friendly, unpredictable Aquarius.

The Sun is already in the 11^th sign of the Zodiac and when the Moon is visiting too, the Moon is called “New”. The 10 or so days following a New Moon is a great time to start a project, begin a class, create a masterpiece, etc. Power and possibilities for this Uranus ruled Air sign usually involves something to do with groups, or, something revolutionary- quite often both at the same time. Regardless, it will speak to Aquarian independence and love of the different.

Have a terrific weekend!

FYI: New Moon in Aquarius arrives on Sunday, 11:39PM January 22, 2012 (PAC) / 2:39AM January 23, 2012 (EST).

Here Comes the Sun * Aquarius, 1/20/12 – Be Original!

The symbol for the 11^th sign of the Zodiac is the “Water Bearer”, don’t be confused, Aquarius is definitely an Air sign ruled by the unpredictable, unconventional, undeniably radical Uranus. It’s all about independence, resentment for all “ties that bind”, sudden changes of direction and thinking “outside of the box”.  What a way to start the New Year!

Aquarians tend to be more intellectual than emotional, with a stubborn streak (it is one of three “Fixed” signs of the Zodiac, along with Taurus and Scorpio).  This determination often shows up when it involves tackling group issues. Their concern for others is authentic – they care, they are involved and they persevere to find resolutions to problems that touch the community. Contributing to the universe is a given.

Take advantage of this energy regardless of your own Zodiac sign. Fill in some of that blank 2012 calendar with plans for purposeful action  – find a cause, volunteer, organize a neighborhood, leave a place better than you how found it. Enjoy people, support them, inspire and whip them into shape! Make a difference.

Risking, being on the edge, or ledge, is often part of the Aquarian way of being in the world – sounds intense, but it’s done with humor. Their essence is great to spread around especially when there are important, life changing concerns to address. If you’re intent upon enrolling people into saving the world, you might as well have fun doing it.

*Aquarius = Gem: Blue Tiger’s Eye / Power color: Ultramarine blue / Planet Ruler : Uranus

Sun into Aquarius – Friday January 20, 2012, 11:10 am Eastern/ 8:10 am Pacific

I’m On The “Cusp”…(So, What’s My Sign?? )

There may be some people that get confused about their Zodiac birth sign because they were born on the Cusp of 2 Sun signs.

I call them “Cusp Babies”. They get annoyed- not when I call them that, but because the start/end dates of a Sun Sign’s duration “calendar travels” from year to year.

Depending on location, year and month you were born in the world, the Astrological sign changeover can be anywhere from the 18^th to the 23^rd of the month.

Example: the Sun enters Aquarius on Friday January 20, 2012 (11:10 am EST/ 8:10 am PST). If a child is born earlier than 8:10 in the morning in Los Angeles on 1/20/12 – the Sun is in the previous sign of Capricorn. If born later – the baby will have an Aquarius Sun (of course the clock varies by Time Zone, but you get the drift.)

Regardless of when you were born, you have a Sun Sign. If you were born on a cusp day, you just need to have complete birth info – time/place/date- to really nail down your sign.

Ok, now you’ve determined your Sun Sign, but what about the other sign that is so close its only separated by minutes/hours?  Depending on where planets show up and/or congregate in a chart, the individual will often have characteristics of sign # 2 as well. As in life, in astrology no one is one dimensional. (You can read information about both signs just to give yourself a rounded feeling)

The Sun Sign is the light reflecting the self.  How we behave when our backs are to the wall, pressed, fight or flight situations, etc. As complex people, we radiate several lights – perhaps just not all at the same time.

BTW: The Earth’s rotation actually determines the start dates of a sign – not the Sun. The dates can vary by as much as 2 days depending on when a leap year occurs.

As the world turns, the Sun appears to flow from one Zodiac sign to another. Since the Earth wobbles, it takes slightly more than 365 days — actually 365 + 1/4 days. Because of this, our calendars must be adjusted to compensate for this difference.

Friday the 13th? No Worries – Virgo / Libra Moon Weekend!

The practical, no nonsense Virgo Moon on Friday January 13, 2012 can act as a buffer to any nervous feelings due to “triskaidekaphobia”. Focus on the usual concerns of this Mercury ruled Earth sign- health, nutrition, service to get thru the day. I have found that Friday the 13^th is usually a lucky day for me. I don’t think it had anything to do with it being a payday or anything?   Regardless, I expect good things to happen! 

Early Saturday morning, the Moon glides into luxury loving Air sign Libra and remains there the rest of the weekend. Harmonious Venus casts its spell, and you can fill the days with silk and cashmere quality events if you want – people, conversation, pretty things.

Be kind, charming and socialize. Have a lovely weekend!

FYI:  “Triskaidekaphobia” – fear of Friday the 13^th.

Full Moon in Cancer – Family, Friends, Food!

Sunday and Monday, January 8 and 9, 2012, the Moon is in home loving, nurturing Cancer. The Sun is in the opposite sign of Capricorn, until the 20th, and when the luminaries are facing each other, the Moon will be lit in “Full” phase. The Moon rules water sign Cancer and its caring, emotional, moody traits are pushed to the forefront. You can have fun checking in with friends and family you might have missed during the holidays. Devise healthy, but comforting, foods for loved ones. (Even if not at your most jovial, you will still want to be around them.)

Take advantage of Full Moon energy – clear out the old, make space for the new. Gather and tie up any loose ends of projects started at the last New Moon, 12/24/11. Putting the finishing touches on any hot DIY home improvements should go well when handled within the last 2 weeks after the Lunar orb is “Full”.  (The circle begins again at the next “New” phase, 1/22/12.)

Chat & Nurture – Weekend Moon in Gemini, then Cancer

All day Friday, January 6, 2012, is about Gemini Moon influences: craving variety, being flexible, needing to communicate – such as talking and texting at the same time. Just pay attention to what you say or write, don’t get sloppy. (Remember that old saying about “loose lips”, etc) 

Saturday afternoon quiets down the restless energy as the Cancer Moon glides us toward calm and comfort. There will be nesting instincts with lots of sensitivity and emotion thrown in. (Don’t take anything personally.) There may also be nurturing and caring, which usually involves food. Share. Besides being a nice thing to do, it will also cut down on any overeating tendencies that might surface.

Enjoy the weekend!

About Those Sun Signs: Traits, Elements,Types

We are NOT one dimensional – we have Astrological layers! There are 12 signs of the Zodiac. In addition to the characteristics that are assigned to a Sun sign, each will also have traits of one of 4 Elements – Air, Fire, Water, Earth and exhibit the behaviors of one of 3 personality types (modes)-  Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable.

The attributes that are associated with these Elements and Modes add depth to the personality of our Sun sign.

Elements: (Triplicities)

Air: Analytical, social, cerebral- Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Water: Emotion, sensitive, artistic – Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Fire: Enthusiasm, energy, volatile – Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Earth: Dependable, practical, hardworking – Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Modes or Type: (Quadriplicities)

Cardinal: Initiators, leaders – Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn (Notice that they follow the Equinox/Solstice seasonal changes in North America)

Fixed: Focused, stubborn – Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius

Mutable: Flexible, changeable – Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces

Sun Signs:

Aries:  March 21-April 19 * Cardinal / Fire

Taurus:  April 20-May 20 * Fixed / Earth

Gemini:   May 20-June 20 * Mutable/Air

Cancer:  June 21-July 22 * Cardinal / Water

Leo:  July 23- Aug 22 * Fixed / Fire

Virgo:  Aug 23-Sept 22 * Mutable / Earth

Libra:  Sept 23-Oct 22 * Cardinal / Air

Scorpio:  Oct 23-Nov 21 * Fixed/ Water

Sagittarius:  Nov 22-Dec 21 * Mutable / Fire

Capricorn:  Dec 22-Jan 19 * Cardinal / Earth

Aquarius: Jan 20-Feb 18 * Fixed/ Air 

Pisces: Feb 19-March 20 * Mutable / Water 

A Sun sign along with their Element and Mode can contribute to how we operate, how we respond and often how we get along with one another.

Air signs are usually most compatible with Fire signs and Earth signs are most compatible with Water signs. But, as always – it’s all good.

Bold & Bouncy for the 2012 New Year Weekend – Aries Moon!

Saturday and Sunday, the New Year’s weekend, will have us guided by the feisty influences of an Aries Moon. Aries is a Fire sign, ruled by the warrior planet Mars and when the Moon transits this 1^st sign of the Zodiac, we feel braver, more physical, more “up for anything”.  Depending upon what the “anything” is, it could be the best of times or the most precarious of times.

It’s great for the energy and action – you won’t want to sit around for too long. Take advantage of all this need for movement and do something exciting and different.  But make no rash moves, curb any “in your face”, “won’t back down” urges and enjoy celebrating the arrival of 2012 with champagne or sparkling water smiles. It’s all about the bubbles.

Happy New Year! = Love, Peace, Health, Joy, Prosperity