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		<title>NOVEMBER 2008 ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS! ~ Featuring Scorpio</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[SCORPIO
Happy Birthday to the most intense, passionate, and discerning sign of the Zodiac!
While you are not one to take change lightly, you still have another year ahead of it, particularly around all close relationships, the residence (a move is possible), and the career.   But fear not ~ it can be good!  It’s the Universes way [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SCORPIO<br />
Happy Birthday to the most intense, passionate, and discerning sign of the Zodiac!<br />
While you are not one to take change lightly, you still have another year ahead of it, particularly around all close relationships, the residence (a move is possible), and the career.   But fear not ~ it can be good!  It’s the Universes way of forcing you out of your comfort zone back onto your life path.  <br />
The most unpredictable, perhaps unstable, and maybe the most exciting part of your life, has been around romance and children.  There’s a need for independence here and fear of commitment is possible.  Your offspring may be asserting their individuality and trying to define their own unique identity.   Lovers and kids will crave more freedom and not want to conform to rules and restrictions.  The best way to handle both may be to hold on with an open hand or to try something  unconventional. <br />
Your creative energies and your social attitudes are becoming more eclectic, electric, and maybe eccentric too!  This could pose a conflict with more conservative friends or groups that are a mainstay in your life.   November can pose challenges.  The trick is to find compromise without sacrificing your individuality.  Remember the old Sly and the Family Stone song: “I want to thank you for letting me be myself”!!!?   However, your public image may suffer as you go through your metamorphosis.<br />
You’ll feel a weight lifted come December.  The key to all of the above is communication which is in your favor until January.  Teaching, not preaching, works best, when trying to convey new thoughts, feelings, and attitudes. <br />
Your whole thought process is on the verge of a major 15 year transformation.  You’re coming off a 14 year cycle that made you reevaluate your values.  Now you have to apply this to those closest to you such as family and community members. <br />
You are going to be more intense than usual!!  Find an outlet for your passion, such as writing, or researching on the internet.   Neighbors may begin to look suspicious but that’s their issue, not yours!   All this pent up energy requires a release so use it constructively or accidents are possible.  There could also be a deep desire to learn more about things in your immediate environment.  Expect pleasant surroundings after the 12th!<br />
Affairs around the home and family are more serene now although you might encounter some personal obstacles the 1st-6th.  A new spiritual or artistic element would greatly enhance this sector and fulfill part of your destiny ~ also, anything musical or metaphysical.  Water problems around real estate should be subsiding.  It would benefit you greatly to add a nautical or water feature to your home now such as a fountain, fish tank, or pool.  Aromatherapy can work wonders for your inner being.<br />
This is your month to relish your personal passion, drive, and ambition!  You have all the tools available to be assertive and get your point across.   From the 16th-22nd, your energies will shift toward your personal income and finances.  This sector is highly favored until the 12th when affairs come to a head or fruition!<br />
Try and go with the flow Scorpio so you can be open to all the greatness the Universe has to offer you!</p>
<p>ARIES<br />
Your joint financial sector is highlighted this month. It’s an excellent time to communicate about shared resources!<br />
Passion is strong until the 16th. Between then and the 22nd your focus will shift to legal, foreign/travel, spiritual, educational or publishing affairs, all of which are favored until the 12th. At that date, things can crystallize around the career ~ a sector about to undergo a major transformation!<br />
You’re on path with professional progress and manifesting goals.  Your public image still thrives, especially after the 12th!  Expect some great recognition the last days of the month!  Use your intuition to surmount challenges from behind the scenes.<br />
Spiritual groups and friendships move forward in fulfilling your destiny, although conflicts around values are possible the 1st-6th.</p>
<p>TAURUS<br />
Your life’s work is once again in sync with your life path, although some opposition from partners is possible the 1st-6th.  The focus is on relationships and communication this month.  Be wary of arguments until the 16th then manifest your passion in more seductive ways.  After the 21st your energy shifts towards joint finances which are rosy up to the 12th when a windfall is possible!<br />
You’re on the threshold of a major spiritual, legal, educational, or cultural transformation.  Things continue to prosper in this area, especially after the 12th, in regards to children, romance, creativity, and social affairs.<br />
Don’t let unpredictable friendships challenge your progress. Let those more unconventional fly their own flag. </p>
<p>GEMINI<br />
Facilitating work projects is a priority now, especially where writing, teaching, networking, and sales are involved.  Try not to stir up controversy before the 16th.  Between then and the 22nd your focus will shift to partnerships. <br />
Romance is great up until the 12th ~ power day, and can become even more passionate after that!<br />
The energy is intensifying around all shared resources which get a nice boost after the 12th. Working more independently may have been challenging on the home front but has paid off nicely where joint finances are concerned. Your prosperity could be the result of cutting back around household and real estate expenses.<br />
Spiritual affairs are in line with destiny and long distance vacations around water are favored!  However, there could be a conflict with work the 1st-6th.</p>
<p>CANCER<br />
Love is in the air!  You’ll have just the right words to convey your feelings to loved ones, children, and social connections even though money arguments are possible the 1st-6th.  Any tension should disperse after the 16th.  Between then and the 22nd, your focus will shift towards work and health, both of which are favored until the 12th.  Expect  a nice surprise then!<br />
 Growth, expansion, and prosperity surround all relationships which can get really romantic after the 12th.  You are on the verge of a major transformation here.  Communication benefits longevity although you may run into opposition from in-laws or those from afar over cultural, spiritual, or legal differences.  Remain open minded!  <br />
Joint endeavors are once again on course with your life path and you could be feeling extremely idealistic. </p>
<p>LEO<br />
Your mind is on your home and connecting with family members.   Communication may be secretive.  Be wary of arguments until the 16th.  Between then and the 22nd your energy shifts towards children and creativity.  Both are favored, along with romance up until the 12th (plan something special for that day), when the passion kicks in!  <br />
Relationships are sublime and destined, although you could run into family problems the 1st-6th.  You may be challenged by partners spending or behavior patterns.  Think outside the box when it comes to joint endeavors!<br />
You’re about to undergo some major changes with work and health, where you continue to be lucky, especially after the 12th.   Hard work, perseverance, and stamina are paying big dividends! </p>
<p>VIRGO<br />
Sales, speaking, writing, teaching, and learning are all highlighted this month in regards to family, community, and modes of transportation!  Be alert for accidents or arguments until the 16th.  Between then and the 22nd your focus shifts  to the home front and/or real estate endeavors where problems can arise if energy is not put to good  use.   This sector is rosy until the 12th, an excellent day to throw a family get together!<br />
Romance, children, and creativity continue to grow and prosper, especially after the 12th.  You’re about to embark on some powerful new energy here that will increase your desire for all of the above.  Self improvement benefits you in so many ways even though a partner’s unpredictability can be challenging.  Let them have their space and freedom so you can enjoy yours!<br />
Work and health flow nicely in accordance with life’s goals.  Aqua and aromatherapy are very beneficial to you when communication challenges can crop up the 1st-6th.</p>
<p>LIBRA<br />
There’s a lot going on with your personal finances now.  It’s an excellent tome to scrutinize that check book.  Watch spending until the 16th.  Between then and the 22nd your energy shifts over to communication, transportation, community, and family, all of which are super pleasant until the 12th!  It’s a great time to plan a reunion!                     Luck and abundance continues around family, home and real estate affairs, especially after the 12th!  You’re on the threshold of some deeply personal transformation here.  Staying focused and not giving into depression will help this transition even though strange physical symptoms may occur.  Health and work remain unpredictable so use unconventional means when it comes to dealing with personal issues.<br />
Romance is delightful and in accordance with your destiny.   Children and creativity are on a high, also.  Seek clarity the 1st-6th, when these areas can conflict with your money sector.</p>
<p>SAGITTARIUS<br />
Dreams, fantasies, and secrets can become reality after the 21st and anxiety can be turned into positive energy after the 16th.  You should be feeling quite positive up to the 12th ~ a power day for you!<br />
Mid month your focus switches towards your personal finances which continue to prosper, especially after the 12th!  Be cautious though, because you are on the verge of major change to your income.  Long term efforts around the career should be paying off.  You may encounter some opposition from family members who seek changes quicker than you’re ready to manifest them.  Don’t give more than you can afford.<br />
Communication and transportation are completely in line with your destiny now.  Anything to do with water, gases, perfumes, oils, music, or spirituality can greatly benefit your family and community!  Don’t let jealousy interfere with this sector the 1st-6th.</p>
<p>CAPRICORN<br />
You continue to grow and prosper as a person, especially after the 12th when your optimism gets a big boost!  The Universe is opening you up to some very real personal change.  Anxiety may be an issue after  the 16th but sweet dreams up until the 12th could lead to an epiphany on that day!<br />
Spiritual, legal, publishing, travel, and educational pursuits should be guiding you towards your goals. You may feel opposition from family, community, communication, or transportation affairs.  Roll with the changes and stay true to yourself! <br />
Arguments with friends are possible up to the 16th but this sector is highly favored for communication until the 22nd.  Don’t let a monetary dispute the 1st-6th, ruin an otherwise rosy financial picture that is in line with your life purpose.</p>
<p>AQUARIUS<br />
Ambition centers around your career and public image at this time although a personal conflict could arise the 1st-6th.  Watch out for overzealous co-workers or friends after the 16th as the energy changes focus mid month to all group endeavors.  This sector is highly favored until the 12th when socializing gives way to introspection.<br />
You must feeling pretty ideal about your life’s purpose and aligning your goals!  Dream big after the 12th when a friend could inspire you!  Your subconscious mind is about to undergo a major transformation that could be like opening up Pandora’s box!  You might discover psychic abilities or increase your metaphysical studies.  As a result, you may decide to slow down intimacy and financial endeavors as you pursue a more spiritual path.  In return, you can institute a new, more unconventional value system. You’re not known as the type to follow the status quo!</p>
<p>PISCES<br />
Long distance communication, legal, publishing, travel, and spiritual affairs are heated up until the 16th when your energy moves to your career sector.   Expect more public recognition after the 22nd!  You’re popularity continues throughout the month making you a hot social prospect after the 12th, a day when you really grab lots of attention! <br />
You continue to be lucky and abundant where friends and groups are concerned!  This could be the result of an important long term partnership.  Stay fun and spontaneous but don’t spoil your own good fortune by being flaky and unpredictable.  <br />
Your dreams and intuition are your guiding light in following your soul’s destiny.   Don’t let others beliefs deter you the 1st-6th.</p>
<p>By Kerry Fezza 2008                                                                                                     </p>
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		<title>New Moon in Scorpio October 28, 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:26:38 +0000</pubDate>
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New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting seeds and setting intentions. The Moon in Scorpio is related to all things deep, dark and mysterious. Scorpio is the sign of birth, death and renewal . This is one of the best New Moon&#8217;s to work on emotional healing by releasing and letting go of [...]]]></description>
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New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting seeds and setting intentions. The Moon in Scorpio is related to all things deep, dark and mysterious. Scorpio is the sign of birth, death and renewal . This is one of the best New Moon&#8217;s to work on emotional healing by releasing and letting go of old attachments that no longer serve our needs.</p>
<p>The Moon in Scorpio is sort of like going on a blind date only to discover that your partner is Ereskigal, the Sumerian goddess of darkness and the underworld. A goddess, not a god, ruled the underworld. Ereskigal is an earlier form of Pluto.</p>
<p>It is Ereskigal who strips us bare to the bone and of everything which has given us an identity is taken away and leaves us for dead, only to discover that we rise once again out of the ashes renewed and resurrected. It was Carl Jung who said “we discover what truly supports us when that which we thought supported us is taken away.” We find out there is a part of us still there, a part of us that is indestructible and eternal.</p>
<p>Healing rituals with the New Moon in Scorpio are about working in the dark. The wounded animal withdraws into the stillness of the dark empty cave in order to heal itself. Likewise the psyche requires that we go down into the depths of our unconscious in order to heal the soul. The symbol for the degree of the New Moon reads: An Eagle with a snake in its beak. Denotes a forceful, determined character that will not easily be imposed on. With himself he is continually at war, being swayed by two emotions, one uplifting, the other degrading. What he wishes to remain in mastery will remain. It is a symbol of watchfulness.</p>
<p>This New Moon in Scorpio precedes Samhain/Halloween which marked the Celtic New Year, for our ancestors knew that from the dark time, the dark silence, came the whisperings of a new beginning and the stirring of the seed underground. This is also the time of the year when the veil between the two worlds is at its thinnest. This is indeed one of the most conducive times to make contact with our ancestors and the spirit world. The reason people wore masks and dressed in costumes was to frighten or scare the spirits away, and they believed the spirit couldn&#8217;t find you if you wore a mask.</p>
<p>Chiron (Wounded Healer) went direct in motion on the 25th after being retrograde since May. When a planet moves direct in motion (forward) there is a releasing, freeing of the energies. This is a time to shift our energies from attending to our inner wounds, to participate with group and community healing services (Aquarius). Humanistic astrologer Dane Rudhyar predicted that there would be a new planetary body discovered between the orbits of Saturn and Uranus &#038; that it would act like a “higher Moon”. The paradox in our wounding lies in the key to our healing and it all has to do with emotional (Moon) healing. Chiron acts as a bridge or link between two worlds, the last of the personal planets (Saturn) and the beginning of the transpersonal planets (Uranus). Chiron was discovered on November 1, 1977 the day exactly in the middle of two ancient festivals of the dead ~ Samhain, October 31st, and All Soul’s Day November 2nd. This serves as a powerful reminder that Chiron is a bridge or link between two worlds.</p>
<p>On Election Day (USA) November 4, 2008 Saturn makes it opposition to Uranus, This is the first of five passages until July 26, 2010. Saturn represents the government, big business, the status quo, and the past. Uranus represents change, equality, freedom from the past, new breakthroughs.  The last cycle between Saturn and Uranus occurred between  1964-1967. This was a profound time of change and Cultural Revolution such as the Civil rights movement, the Hippie (free love) movement, the Anti-War movement and the Woman’s Liberation movement for equality.  Once again we all feel collectively the scent of change and revolution in the air.</p>
<p>The one area that does concern me is that a Saturn/Uranus cycle can suggest major problems with electronic and new technology that could set up the alarming potential of massive voter fraud. The Republican’s, like Saturn/Coronus, doesn&#8217;t want to give up his power or authority so he swallowed, devoured all his children. This serves as a powerful metaphor that Saturn doesn’t want to empower his children. It was the fear of change, of the new, that ultimately lead to his castration by his own son Zeus/Jupiter. This opposition cycle began back in 1988-89, which began in Sagittarius and moved into Capricorn. We had major economic challenges of the Soviet Union called perestroika, and the Soviet Military (Saturn) pulled out of Afghanistan because of the perseverance and determination of the Afghan “freedom fighters”. We can expect a major shift from the masses that will be as potent, and transformative as was the situation in the mid-1960s.</p>
<p>A political earthquake will erupt shocking the world. Let freedom ring once again!</p>
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<p>By Sky Bear Astrology</p>
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 “ It isn’t premarital sex if you have no intentions of getting married”. ~ Dave Barry</p>
<p> If I think more about death than other people, it is because I love life more</p>
<p> Then they do “. ~ Angelina Jolie</p>
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<p>Demetra George</p>
<p>Joyce Mason</p>
<p>Mara Freeman
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks Kerry, I was more than a little impressed with the guidance you gave me this morning. You absolutely validated what I had been feeling deep inside. I know my life will be moving through changes now, and I am prepared thanks to your insights. Your intuitve Tarot reading was amazingly right as well. Both [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Thanks Kerry, I was more than a little impressed with the guidance you gave me this morning. You absolutely validated what I had been feeling deep inside. I know my life will be moving through changes now, and I am prepared thanks to your insights. Your intuitve Tarot reading was amazingly right as well. Both the astrology reading and the Tarot backed each other up, in different ways, but they both showed me what I need to concentrate on now. You have been of great service. Thanks again. Alice - Okinawa, Japan</div>
<div>Hi Kerry,<br />
I just wanted to thank you for my reading.  It gave me some insight and clarity of what I should look foward to or be careful of in the next several months.   I always thought that I was tempting with fate if I had a reading done, but I’m glad you read for me.  I will use the information to make better judgements in my life.  Thanks again.  Mike -NJ</div>
<div>Kerry!  I need a reading! You were exactly right last time&#8230;Thanks!! Shawna - Las Vegas</div>
<div>Just wanted to say thank you again for the reading. I really appreciate it!  I came across something that you were talking to me about regarding my carreer. It is a shadowing program to work with a guy that does dog psychology.   It happened the next day after you told me about it!  Im about to read your horoscopes.  Thanks again for everything.  Love, Kim - Hard Rock Casino, Las Vegas</div>
<div>Hi Kerry! I came to see you months ago. You gave me some very good insight as to what was going on in my life at the time, and I&#8217;m looking for that beautiful knowledge again!  Thanks for the emails. Hope I see you soon. XOXOXO Christine.</div>
<div>Thank you for my Reading Kerry.  You were accurate, tactful and compassionate, Julia B.</div>
<div>On behalf of the Caffarelli family, we would like to extend our gratitude to you for supporting our Foundation by participating in our Psychic Fair.  We greatly appreciate your contribution.  With our sincere appreciation, Patricia C.- New Jersey</div>
<div>I NEED ANOTHER READING!!!  YOU TRULY ARE A GREAT TAROT READER&#8230; ALMOST EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAID HAS COME TRUE!!!  AMAZING!!!  Darcelle - LV,NV</div>
<div>Love your astrology work, you&#8217;re the best!  Betsy - Las Vegas</div>
<div>Love the predictions this month good to know my focus is on point for a change.. Nikki - Las Vegas</div>
<div>I already forwarded you on to a bunch of my friends and read your stuff aloud in the salon. Your Sept Pisces was so crazy! Your Horoscope was so on! Jenny - Sarasota, FLA</div>
<div><strong>In response to my Full Moon,  Oct 14, 2008, Blog:</strong></div>
<div>This is the BEST info I have recieved from you&#8230;excellent and thanks ;-)  Susan ~ West Palm Beach, FLA</div>
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<div>Good report, Kerry.  Thoughtful and consice.  Silke - Gabriolla Island, British Columbia, Canada (Fellow Astrologer!)</div>
<div><strong>In response to my blog ~ Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, Aug.16, 2008 ~ 24 degrees Aquarius:</strong></div>
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<div>Hi Kerry,  Boy is this right on the money. I&#8217;m a scorpio so expect the unexpected? My a/c just died in my apartment!   Unusual weather patterns? Hello Tropical Storm Fay! LOL We&#8217;re gonna have an unfrozen snowstorm!  I really look forward to your monthly horoscopes and various updates on stuff. I find it really interesting. Thanks for sharing!  Kim - FLA</div>
<div>I had a reading from Kerry. Her blog about the eclipse was right on!!!!! And, her reading gave me some direction, plus she reiterated just what I was thinking I should do.  I feel much more confident about where I am going!!!! Victoria -Scottsdale, AZ</div>
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		<description><![CDATA[The full moon in ARIES puts the focus on our SELVES and puts a mirror on all our partnerships and close relationships.  How we see and respect ourselves will reflect the treatment we receive from others – our family, # 1, our significant others and our romantic connections, our children, our friends and our social [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The full moon in ARIES puts the focus on our SELVES and puts a mirror on all our partnerships and close relationships.  How we see and respect ourselves will reflect the treatment we receive from others – our family, # 1, our significant others and our romantic connections, our children, our friends and our social circle. <br />
Friends may be in need of healing and the best way to help them might be to set an example.  We can extend ourselves to them so long as we don’t deplete our own recourses.  It’s useless to help people who don’t help themselves.  Some of our associations may need to be let go of for this very reason.  Holding onto those connections to further our social life when it’s taxing our energy can be self (Aries) defeating.<br />
Our health is still a work in progress and we need to reserve our strengths for those tasks most important to personal growth.  Pay extra attention to knees, bones, skin, teeth, and intestines.<br />
Now is the time to rejoice in our spiritual enlightment and transformation.  We have grown a lot over the last 14 years and can embrace new insights both within ourselves and the collective.  We will continue to evolve using the lessons we have learned.<br />
Sexuality is highlighted and can connect us to higher realms.  However, we may need to draw boundaries between friends and lovers.  Expect the unexpected and remain open minded and open hearted.<br />
Finances are not as bad as one might think so long as we don’t spend more than we make!  We must also be cautious with impulsive spending.   Hard work is paying off nicely for those who have put in the extra effort.   We are now seeing rewards for hard work!   Any money constructively spent is good for circulating the economy.  We can learn from the past but let’s not fear it or we’ll recreate a similar situation.<br />
Mercury goes direct on the 15th, meaning it’s stationing (slowing down) this week.  So communication and transportation are still delicate.  Patience will be difficult during an ARIES moon.  Let’s not get in our own way!<br />
Let us use this energy to boost our spirits and better our world!!<br />
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<p>By Kerry Fezza 2008                                                                                                     
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		<title>The New Moon/Autumnal Equinox</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>OCTOBER 2008 ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS by Kerry Fezza</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:06:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LIBRA
Happy Birthday/Solar Return to the lover, charmer, and diplomat of the zodiac! You are on the threshold of a deeply personal transformation, starting in early November. Over the next 15 years you will be purging things from long ago. The ultimate goal may be to emancipate yourself from family or past life experiences that dealt [...]]]></description>
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<p><font size="2">Happy Birthday/Solar Return to the lover, charmer, and diplomat of the zodiac! You are on the threshold of a deeply personal transformation, starting in early November. Over the next 15 years you will be purging things from long ago. The ultimate goal may be to emancipate yourself from family or past life experiences that dealt with power and control struggles. There will be a lot of intensity and letting go. Keep a close eye on your blood sugar.<br />
Homes and real estate will be undergoing changes too. You could be moving and/or could purchase a &#8220;fixer upper&#8221;. Presently, your home and family sector is highly favored until 2009 &#038; you can feel internally optimistic. You might be home schooling, looking at moving to a foreign country, or renewing your faith/spirituality.<br />
In January 2009 the energy shifts to your children and their learning endeavors. Expect good health for them and you may see a growth spurt. Luck and abundance surrounds if you don&#8217;t over indulge them.<br />
For single Libras, expect a lot more romance in the new year. You could meet someone foreign, wealthy, spiritual, well traveled, or educated. You&#8217;ll still need to be cautious about finding a special someone that seems too good to be true. Rose colored glasses aren&#8217;t your friend. At this particular time you may be fantasizing about or dealing with someone from your past, maybe one who has issues? Old wounds may get reopened so you can finally heal them, as destiny smiles on your love life, your children &#038; your creativity! Being honest with yourself will help others be honest with you.<br />
Your work and health sector remains filled with surprises. You&#8217;re probably dealing with previous problems at present. You crave independence and freedom and may not appreciate the confines of a regular schedule. There&#8217;s a certain anarchy with in yourself that is altering your personal life. Subconsciously you may be turning people against you. You gain the most from working hard behind the scenes.<br />
There&#8217;s a lot going on in your life, especially this month, when you are the star of the show! Depression is possible as you try to make sense of all the deeply personal changes you are going through. You may want to keep a journal or write poetry as an outlet for pent up frustration. Persevere as adversity will give you strength! You&#8217;ll need it the 20th-31st but your financial picture will benefit at the same time from effort.<br />
Communication and transportation are delicate this month so really watch your words. It&#8217;s an excellent time to reconnect or finish up self-improvement projects. You&#8217;ll get a boost here after the 18th and you could receive many social invitations.<br />
This is your time! And you are blessed now with the opportunity to learn from past mistakes, take control of your dreams, and build yourself up to new heights! Keep the faith!</font><font size="2"> </font><font size="2">ARIES<br />
October focuses on all types and aspects of partnerships! Communication may be sensitive and will center on previous discussions. Romance is favored until the 18th and passion is high all month!<br />
Hard work and discipline continue to boost your career and public image. Expect a financial pay off the 25th-31st.<br />
Legal, travel, spiritual, educational, and publishing affairs are highlighted after the 18th. You&#8217;re finishing up important things here.<br />
Health issues most likely result from past anxiety, especially the 20th-31st. Pay attention to the whisperings of the Universe to gain insight.<br />
Your own faith comes through helping those in need and it plays a big part in your destiny. Lovers, children, and socializing may be distracting you from your life path. Stay focused!</p>
<p>TAURUS<br />
Your work and health sector is energized this month with the focus on past experiences. Communication is delicate which could translate to neck or throat problems. Hands, arms, shoulders and lungs may also be sensitive.<br />
Romance and children progress at a tried and true pace and established partnerships are hot &#038; heavy.<br />
Joint finances are favored after the 18th as you wrap up a long cycle. Real estate is not favored now but speculative endeavors continue to pay off legally, spiritually, travel, educational, or publishing wise, especially the 25th-31st!<br />
Your career is fated to help those most in need of healing and spiritual assistance.<br />
You&#8217;ll long for old friends but only those as enlightened as you. Group endeavors remain unpredictable.<br />
A friend/lover dynamic could hit a snag the 20th-31st.</p>
<p>GEMINI<br />
Love, romance, children, and creativity are all highlighted this month. A lot of what happens is connected to the past. Pay special attention to the written and spoken word. Relationships get warm after the 18th, although you may be ending one cycle in favor of another.<br />
Joint finances continue to prosper where home and self improvement projects are concerned. You can really benefit through the job but may run into some old, unexpected problems the 20th-31st.<br />
Destiny smiles on healing past spiritual, legal, foreign, educational, and publishing affairs. Don&#8217;t let family issues interfere.</p>
<p>CANCER<br />
Your favorite sector, the home and family, is favored this month. You&#8217;ll be discussing past events.<br />
Partnerships continue to grow in relation to communication and family, intensifying the romance, especially the 25th-31st! Watch for arguments with lovers or children after the 18th.<br />
Work goes well at that time although you may be getting ready to retire from a particular job.<br />
A health crisis could be coming to completion too.<br />
Finances are a major area of concern. Beware the of the con-man or extending your own resources to help someone who chooses to play the victim!<br />
Old problems may resurface unexpectedly around travel, legal, spiritual, educational, or publishing plans. Expect the unexpected, particularly the 20th-31st.</p>
<p>LEO<br />
Things are lively and intense around the home and family, with communication, transportation, and neighbors being spotlighted this month. You could hit a few snags here so learn from past mistakes. You may get a boost the 25th-31st through financial discipline and hard work. Effort yields prosperity! Joint endeavors remain uncertain and could impact your personal income the 20th-31st.<br />
A long time love affair or social situation is coming to an end. You’re going to be focusing on your physical needs. Old heart aches continue to heal through new fated relationships. Don&#8217;t let personal issues interfere. A new romance is possible after the 18th.<br />
Lovers and children are completing a major transformation, too.</p>
<p>VIRGO<br />
Self improvement, hard work, and discipline affords you the opportunity to play as hard as you work! You can live large and prosper within your means.<br />
Romance, children, and creative urges continue to grow, energizing community and family affairs the 25th-31st. This sector is super charged all month. Home is where the heart is after the 18th!<br />
Old wounds still exist around health and work. Healing the past helps you to prosper on your life path.<br />
The focus is on personal finances this month. Really scrutinize contracts and documents and don&#8217;t make promises you can&#8217;t keep.<br />
Partners and relationships remain unpredictable. Previous behavior patterns can crop up unexpectedly challenging your the 20th-31st.</p>
<p>SCORPIO                                                                                                               Your energy is high this month and you&#8217;ll be feeling especially optimistic until 18th. At that time the focus switches to financial prosperity but watch your spending! There&#8217;s a lot of change around personal income and money issues can come to a head!  Don&#8217;t pay attention to gossip or you could get caught up in the scandal!                                                            Privately, you&#8217;ll be recreating, resurrecting, or redefining old dreams. You&#8217;re luckiest through community, family, educational, and spiritual endeavors where you&#8217;re building long-term friendships. Prepare to be inspired the 25th-31st!<br />
Plumbing and water issues still plague real estate.<br />
Romance, children, and speculative affairs remain exciting if unpredictable. Past actions could bring surprises now, particularly the 20th-31st. Put your family before career.</p>
<p>SAGITTARIUS<br />
Reuniting and reconnecting with old friends and groups will occupy most of your month.<br />
A secret love affair is possible but don&#8217;t get caught after the 18th when you&#8217;ll be on a roll! Health improves then too.<br />
Your personal finances are in for an overhaul but income is good now. Career strides are paying off and you&#8217;ll get some attention from behind the scenes the 25th-31st!<br />
At the same time, things could get stirred up on the home front. Family and real estate remain unstable. Caution still exists around foreign, educational, legal, and publishing affairs.<br />
Don&#8217;t take on other peoples issues unless there&#8217;s some spiritual value for you too.<br />
Expect major endings at this time as the death of the old &#8217;self&#8217; creates a new you!</p>
<p>CAPRICORN<br />
Let go of the past once and for all to prepare yourself for a major transformation!<br />
The focus is on redefining career goals, and retooling your public image and financial affairs.<br />
Communication, transportation, family, and neighbors are still full of surprises. You&#8217;re<br />
dealing with old situations. Careful they don&#8217;t &#8216;rock the boat&#8217; where legal, spiritual, educational, and travel affairs are concerned the 20th-31st. However, you continue to progress and personally benefit in these areas. You can even inspire friends or associations the 25th-31st. This is a very social month for you but watch out for arguments after the 18th when your fantasies can run wild!</p>
<p>AQUARIUS<br />
Try to stay focused and not get caught up in personal or a partner&#8217;s issues. Heal yourself first before you extend yourself to others. Your friends are finally finishing up a long metamorphosis and should be strong enough to stand on their own.<br />
You&#8217;re very driven this month in your career resulting in popularity and benefits after the 18th! Your greatest financial success comes from working hard, in the back ground, and readdressing legal, spiritual, educational, publishing or travel concerns.                                                   The 25th-31st earns you even more recognition. At the same time, there could be some bumps with communication, transportation, and in-laws. Expect to be surprised by someone’s past actions.</p>
<p>PISCES<br />
Partners, friends, and relationships continue to grow and prosper especially around travel, spiritual, legal, educational, and publishing affairs the 25th-31st. Passion surrounds this sector which is very pleasurable up to the 18th when you are thrown into the spotlight. A great time for career gains, yet you are finishing up a long, powerful cycle here.<br />
There&#8217;s a lot of focus on shared endeavors especially with someone or something from your past. Joint finances need going over. Be meticulous with contracts. Your reoccurring needs can conflict with your partner&#8217;s the 20th-31st.<br />
You&#8217;re reviving your fantasies or spirituality but don&#8217;t do it at a cost to your health.<br />
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		<title>THE AUTUMNAL EQUINOX ~ September 22, 2008</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lets celebrate the potential of the next three months until the Winter Solstice. This will be an eventful period with a much anticipated election occuring during this time.  So these are my predictions.  Although I choose to look at things politically, you can still apply the basics to your personal life.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lets celebrate the potential of the next three months until the Winter Solstice. This will be an eventful period with a much anticipated election occuring during this time.  So these are my predictions.  Although I choose to look at things politically, you can still apply the basics to your personal life.<br />
Astrologers note:  All technical astrology terms will appear in brackets.  For those who haven&#8217;t a clue, just proceed with the regular text. </p>
<p>(I use a solar chart with zero degree house cusps. 0 degrees Libra on the Ascendant, 0 degrees Scorpio on the 2nd, and so forth.)</p>
<p>(Sun on Ascendant in Libra square Moon in Cancer on Mid Heaven)<br />
How we see ourselves ~ tactful, charming, and diplomatic; trying to find balance between two very divided political parties; dependent on others; and geared towards compromise ~ conflicts with our public persona.  The world at large sees us a &#8220;united&#8221; country that is very nuturing and protective of itself and perhaps using the metaphor of Cancer/The Crab, impervious of what others think. <br />
(The Sun in an out-of-sign square to Pluto in Sagittarius)  We have a serious conflict overseas that is not going to be easily negotiated.  The positive spin given by those in power is hard for us to swallow.<br />
(The Moon is opposite the Pluto/Jupiter mid-point forming a T-square of sorts with the Sun) We are looking to our foreign allies to help us which is in opposition to our on best interests.  (Jupiter in the 4th) We need to rely on ourselves which is going to get more difficult as a major recession is upon us.  (Wait until Pluto moves into Capricorn!)  Outsourcing is defeating our own purpose as a nation that needs to come together now!!</p>
<p>(Venus in Libra in the first house but close to the second house cusp)  We could be feeling positive and optimistic during this time frame, especially about our financial picture.  (Venus is exactly sextile to Pluto, modern ruler of 2nd house, Scorpio)  We are ready to embrace radical &#8220;change&#8221; now and transform our spending habilts!  ( Saturn in the 12th house, trine Jupiter in the 4th) There&#8217;s a quiet stirring of downsizing going on all around us as people accept the need to make economical sacrafices.  We&#8217;re keeping the faith that hard work will pay off and our basic needs will be met.  This enables us to be practical and responsible. <br />
There is also the push behind the scenes towards alternative medicine as a remedy to our current healthcare situation.  And we&#8217;re discipling ourselves in regards to the environment.</p>
<p>(Mars conjunct Mercury in Libra, 1st house) We&#8217;re passionate about banding together, speaking out, and unifying our nation, but also reaching out to others to help us solve our inner conflicts and national crisis.  (Mars &#038; Mercury trine Neptune and loosely the North Node/Chiron conjunction in Aquarius)  It looks like there may be some relief or at least an impasse to the gas/oil issue. <br />
In addition, we&#8217;re working to heal our collective wounds, mainly by re-opening them.  This election is a good example as we bridge racial and gender gaps. (The Aquarius stellium in the 5th house)  We can reach out through our youth to help spread the message of equality.  Perhaps by using creative means? </p>
<p>(South Node in Leo in the eleventh house/North Node in Aquarius in the 5th house)<br />
We are bringing up a new generation that won&#8217;t have the same prejudices as our forefathers and can help us shape our destiny as a nation. (North Node, conjunct Chiron and Neptune).  It&#8217;s time to manifest our hopes, goals, and wishes while learning from our past mistakes.  The younger generation has perhaps a broader minded view growing up in the technical age.  We&#8217;re shaping our future through cell phones, computers, and video games, all of which can be used to inspire and educate.  We live in a much more social environment thanks to these technological advances and we&#8217;ve learned the pros &#038; cons of cross continental communication. We must choose our friends wisely at this time.   And it&#8217;s not a great idea to use celebrities as role models.  I hope we can look elsewhere for our heros.<br />
LET US NOW FACTOR IN THE USA CHART</p>
<p>(The Nodes ~ heading towards a nodal opposition next April of 2009 ~ we&#8217;re approximately half way through a 19 year cycle.  If we go back about 9 1/2 years ago, we are about a year shy of the controversial 2000 election.)<br />
We may be seeing another heavily disputed election or one surrounded by as much controversy as the 2000 election.<br />
There is definately a major shift coming for our country ~ One that is in line with our destiny and meant to restore our faith.  (USA Moon conjuncts the stellium in Aquarius)  Again, our future as a country depends on the advances we make to keep up with global technology.  (The Nodes trine/sextile USA Saturn.)  Through hard work, discipline, and accepting responsibility for our future, we are generating positive energy in the collective unconscious.</p>
<p>(Uranus retrograde in Pisces stands alone in the sixth house until you look at it&#8217;s exact square to USA Mars in Gemini in the 9th).  The war is becoming even more explosive with unexpected twists and turns.  Our past actions could be stirring things up. A lot of denial and cover up will continue to go on. (Uranus opposes USA Neptune in the 12th forming a T-square with Mars).  If we ignore the inevitable by sweeping things under the carpet, it will come back to bite us in the ass.  It&#8217;s not a good idea to bury our head in the desert sand now.</p>
<p>(The Sun/Venus midpoint exactly conjuncts USA Saturn)   We have a good shot at slow and steady progress although it may feel like we&#8217;re not moving forward at all.  Love and understanding goes hand in hand with patience.  We can unify our nation through cooperation as longterm partnership is highlighted now. (Saturn is exhalted in Libra).  I keep repeating that we can&#8217;t over extend ourselves or we will pay a very high price economically.  Excess is not best and we can&#8217;t fall prey to false optimism or over state our own importance. (Jupiter in the 4th house squares USA Saturn in the 1st, and exactly opposes USA Sun in the 10th, forming another T-square in the chart). <br />
It&#8217;s time for self improvement (Saturn in Virgo sextile USA Sun).   I always say: Charity begins at home! We need to &#8216;walk our talk&#8217; (Venus square USA Mercury in Cancer in the 10th house).  If we brag about false accomplishments or lie to ourselves about our economy, we&#8217;re going to wind up with our feet in our mouths.  The powers that be must think before they speak and watch a &#8216;rush to judgement&#8217; mentality. (Mars conjunct Mercury in Libra, 1st house, square USA Mercury in the 10th).</p>
<p>(Mars/Mercury trine Neptune/Chiron/North Node forms a Grand Air Trine with USA Mars in Gemini!)  We can as a nation, work towards peace using diplomacy, and our open minded, liberated, technology savvy youth, to exchange global visions with our allies in an effort to curb this war and other domestic issues.  In addition, we may have opportunities to work out a solution to the gas/oil crisis by uniting with the world market.  There is a HUGE positive energy vibration at work here.</p>
<p>(Moon conjunct USA Jupiter and  USA Venus)  We do look great in the worlds eyes and may be perceived as having unlimited resources with which to share.  We must be careful of our own excesses too, especially in regards to spending.  (Pluto in an out-of-sign opposition to USA Venus).  It does offer hope of optimistic new beginnings and women in the spot light.  Interestingly, Sarah Palin has turned this race on it&#8217;s head and don&#8217;t be surprised if we see Hillary return in some form or other.  Females look to dominate this country&#8217;s attention.  However, a prominant woman could stir up controversy with the change that&#8217;s so desperately craved on a very deep level.  (Pluto to enter Capricorn a week after election day)  I think we will experience major transformation in this 3 month sector but perhaps not in the way it&#8217;s &#8216;expected&#8217;.  (Uranus station in November.)</p>
<p>(Saturn in Virgo trine Jupiter in Capricorn, repeating the Saturnian theme, in the 4th).  Let us not forget that we have a lot of hard work to do to better ourselves spiritually, financially, and philosophically, with a lot left to learn.  So why don&#8217;t we scale back, keep it real, and manifest better things for our country.  This way we can shine in the worlds eyes, feel optimistic, and remain positive in the face of radical new beginnings! </p>
<p>GOD BLESS AMERICA!!<br />
 
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		<description><![CDATA[I like to use a 5 degree orb for all the major aspects but use your own discretion.  Look at Aspects both Natally &#038; Transiting; also the Sign &#038; House positions in your Natal &#038; Solar Charts.
Nodes - based on the Moons path around the Earth’s ecliptic; 19 year cycle.  Often referred to as the ‘Dragons Head’ [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I like to use a 5 degree orb for all the major aspects but use your own discretion.  Look at Aspects both Natally &#038; Transiting; also the Sign &#038; House positions in your Natal &#038; Solar Charts.</p>
<p><strong>Nodes</strong> - based on the Moons path around the Earth’s ecliptic; 19 year cycle.  Often referred to as the ‘Dragons Head’ (North) &#038; ‘Dragons Tail’ (South).  Always in opposing signs at the same degree.</p>
<p> <strong>North Node</strong> (looks like an upsidedown horseshoe) - one’s destiny in their current life time; what you should be working towards; not familiar energy because it’s new; need to work at it for positive growth &#038; development<br />
 <strong>South Node</strong> (looks like a regular horseshoe) - one’s karma; baggage from past life(ves); placement in chart where issues are possibly unresolved and can arise -can be self sabotage (12th house expression); feels very familiar but you should be moving away from it in this life.  Look closely to conjunctions.<br />
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<strong>Part of Fortune</strong> (Circle with an X through it) - just that! Where you can expect luck - either materially, physically or spiritually;  where you’re innately talented/gifted</p>
<p>Vtx - <strong>Vertex</strong> - another point of destiny & fate; also deep feeling; look to sign & house; compare the degree with other peoples charts!  My Vertex, located in my 5th house of romance, conjuncts my husbands Moon/Jupiter conjunction in his 1st, at the exact degree.</p>
<p> <strong>EQ</strong> - Equatorial Asc - like a 2nd Asc.; how you see yourself; can be a health indicator.</p>
<p> <strong>Chiron</strong> (Looks like a K with a circle) - Asteroid discovered in 1977, between Saturn &#038; Uranus.  Returns every 50 years.  Its discovery could be associated with the New Age Movement &#038; Alternative Healing gathering more mainstream attention.  Because it lies between Saturn &#038; Uranus, it provides a ‘bridge’ between the personal planets to the outer planets, representing the bridge between the conventional &#038; unconventional, the conscious to the unconscious, &#038; the personal to the collective.  Has an Aquarian feel in that it is a Maverick; doesn’t quite fit in anywhere.  Often referred to as the “Wounded Healer”.  It’s representation in the Natal Chart, by Sign &#038; House,  shows a karmic wound that defies complete healing.   It’s  a deep hurt that you’ll always work at, at a very person level.   Look to sign &#038; house  to see where you may feel rejected or out of  place.  It can literally describe health - physical or mental.  It particularly lends itself to alternative healing since Chiron is so unconventional, &#038; perhaps psychotherapy given it’s chronic nature.  Chiron is the wound we deal with for life so look to transiting Aspects to reopen it.  The theory is we must go beyond personal boundaries and heal others, in order to heal ourselves.   If Chiron conjuncts a planet in another persons chart, you may help them to heal; look to the energy of that planet, ie: One’s Chiron conjunct another’s Venus could mean they have a karmic duty to heal that person through love &#038;/or pain. ?<br />
Chiron may also be associated with an unusual or unexpected death(s) and leave strange repercussions with remaining loved ones. (I got this from a book - thoughts?)<br />
                                                                        
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		<title>New Moon Report for August 30, 2008</title>
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		<title>SEPTEMBER 2008 ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS ~ Featuring Virgo</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finally a breather as Pluto and Jupiter turn direct in motion ~ aka power and success move forward.  Mercury will go retrograde on the 24th so we are in it’s shadow until then.  (For more info on MR please see my blog Mercury Retrograde.)  There are many positive forces this month, helping us to learn, grow, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font size="3">Finally a breather as Pluto and Jupiter turn direct in motion ~ aka power and success move forward.  Mercury will go retrograde on the 24th so we are in it’s shadow until then.  (For more info on MR please see my blog Mercury Retrograde.)  There are many positive forces this month, helping us to learn, grow, and prosper! </font></p>
<p><font size="3"><strong>VIRGO<br />
</strong>Happy birthday to the most sensible, hardworking, and pragmatic sign of the zodiac! <br />
Onward and upward, steady as you go!  While things continue to move slowly, know you’re on path and that long deserved rewards await you next year.  You’ll gain immense satisfaction looking back at how far you’ve come and how hard you’ve worked to get there.  This year will certainly seem a lot easier than the last few. <br />
Children continue to move forward with lessons well learned.  They should be in a period of growth and illumination.  This year is the start of a major transformation for them.<br />
Amorous adventures inspire your creativity as love and romance get grounded and geared toward the future.  This month is highly favorable for close encounters, especially the 1st-6th. You’re on the verge of a very passionate dynamic that will define your love nature for years to come.  There’s a deep intensity coming to all social encounters. <br />
Long term relationships and partners still remain unpredictable.  There’s a push/pull dynamic between your need for security and stability vs your need for independence.  This month highlights learning from previous mistakes.  You could hear from an old love, after the 23rd.<br />
Your past also plays a role in health and work endeavors.  Don’t repeat behaviors that aren’t good for you!  Falling back on karmic tendencies can lead to depression or self undoing.  Exercise discretion with all medications and focus on your future.  Meditation, massage, aroma therapy and spiritual endeavors can benefit the job environment and work wonders for your physical body.  These cures can also work for pet ailments that are hard to diagnose.<br />
Now is the time to focus on your over all well being.  Your vitality gets a boost after the 7th.  Implement a new exercise routine or structure your eating habits.  You’re the most nutritional and environmental sign of  the zodiac. <br />
Don’t over do it the 19th-23rd.  At the same time drive cautiously and bite your tongue.<br />
Communication is delicate all month, with the possibility of rushing to judgment, especially with your money.  You’ll be super motivated to earn and to spend,  so exercise caution and pay attention to details.  Financial discussions are favored the 6th-15th and you may be overly idealistic the 16th-30th. <br />
This year is really about focusing on your own forward progress and not taking on more than you can handle.  Do the unimaginable and spoil yourself!!!<br />
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<strong>ARIES </strong><br />
This month highlights all relationships and work/career endeavors. Your job sector is favored for steady progress, especially the 1st-6th.  Educational, publishing, spiritual, legal, and travel pursuits, all move forward after the 7th.  Some frustration is possible the 19th-23rd.  It’s time to establish long term plans.<br />
Partnerships are passionate the 6th-15th and communication is excellent.  You’ll be referencing past topics and realigning your goals, hope, and dreams the 16th-30th. <br />
Don’t cave into anxiety.  Instead, be inspired by replaying your dreams and listening to your intuition!<br />
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<p><font size="3"><strong>TAURUS<br />
</strong>Romance, children and creativity are favored this month, in regards to foreign, legal, travel, spiritual, educational and publishing affairs.  Highlight the 1st-6th, and expect things to start manifesting after the 7th, especially with joint endeavors.  Some tension is possible the 19th-23rd.<br />
Your energy and spirits are high the 6th-15th!  Your work and health sector is benefited by redefining your ideals the 16th-30th.  It’s an excellent time to network with your sphere of influence.<br />
Friends and groups will continue to enlighten and surprise you.  You may unexpectedly hear from a past acquaintance.</font><font size="3"> </font></p>
<p><font size="3"><strong>GEMINI<br />
</strong>The 1st-6th spotlights home and family matters.  Expect things to gel here, especially around joint finances, after the 7th!  Perhaps, a home will finally sell?<br />
Your career is still up in the air.  Superiors may flex their authority in strange and unpredictable ways,  perhaps harboring on past inconsistencies.<br />
Romance is fun, passionate, and easy going the 6th-15th.  An old lover could play a role!  You’ll be discussing your hopes and wishes the 16th-30th.  Hot topics are travel, legal, educational, and spiritual pursuits.<br />
Children and creativity also benefit in the same ways!<br />
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</font><font size="3"><strong>CANCER<br />
</strong>Communication, transportation, and community affairs are highlighted the 1st-6th, especially where partnerships are concerned.  Things move forward favorably after the 7th, although health or job upsets are possible the 19th-23rd. <br />
Home is where your heart, enthusiasm, and concentration are!  It’s an excellent time to throw a party and reconnect with old friends the 6th-15th.  You may choose to refinance, or reevaluate your ‘wish list’ the 16th-30th.<br />
Travel, legal, educational, publishing, and spiritual affairs need to be re-readdressed possibly shedding some light on a previous situation.</font></p>
<p><font size="3"><strong>LEO<br />
</strong>Your personal money sector is spotlighted the 1st-6th, with things progressing nicely after the 7th.  You’re lucky in relation to job endeavors but watch spending with children and romantic affairs the 19th-23rd. You’re do for one last surge of passion! <br />
Joint finances remain unstable.  Look to the past when making decisions for the future.<br />
You benefit by networking and socializing in the community and through transportation affairs the 6th-15th.   (Still, drive cautiously.)  This area blends well with past relationships the 16th-30th.<br />
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<strong>LIBRA<br />
</strong>Behind the scenes efforts are finally rewarded the 1st-6th, and long term progress commences around home and family matters after the 7th.  Beware of communication glitches the 19th-23rd.  A transportation issue may finally be resolved.<br />
The spotlight is on you this month!  Your charm is on fire!  Get busy socializing and reconnecting the 6th-15! An old lover could return to your romantic world 16th-30th.<br />
It’s a pleasant time for fun, children, and creative endeavors.<br />
Don’t get careless with your work or health.  It could come back to bite you unexpectedly!<br />
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<strong>SCORPIO<br />
</strong>Long-term friendships, communication, and transportation are favored the 1st-6th and can become firmly established after the 7th.  Don’t mix friends and money the 19th-23rd.<br />
There’s a lot going on in your dream world, especially the 6th-15th! Rethinking old fantasies can benefit your home and family life the 16th-30th.   You gain your advantage behind the scenes.<br />
Past issues with children and romance may inspire your creativity ~ It’s better than having a nervous breakdown! </font><font size="3"> </font></p>
<p><font size="3"><strong>SAGITTARIUS<br />
</strong>It’s been a long time coming but now you can put the finishing touches on your private transformation.  Expect forward progress in the areas of career and personal finances after the 7th.  You’re in the spotlight the 1st-6th!  Don’t mess with success the 19th-23rd.<br />
Your friendships, goals, and wishes are on fire this month especially the 6th-15th! Reunions are favored the 16th-30th.  Look to reconnect with lovers, children and your artistic side.<br />
Your quest at this time is to redefine your inner self and deal with changes around the home and family.</font><font size="3"> </font></p>
<p><font size="3"><strong>CAPRICORN<br />
</strong>Your subconscious is giving you a major glimpse into your very near future!  Expect to feel back on track after the 7th!  Your long term goals, travel plans, educational and spiritual endeavors are where you find your greatest success this month.  Note the 1st-6th!  Setbacks are possible the 19th-23rd, possibly due to interference from hidden enemies.<br />
Your career and public image are highlighted now!  You absolutely shine the 6th-15th! Financial rewards the 16th-30th are the result of past efforts.<br />
Communication, transportation, neighbors, and extended family are still shaky and unpredictable ~ easy come, easy go&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;</font><font size="3"> </font></p>
<p><font size="3"><strong>AQUARIUS<br />
</strong>Long distance travel, education, spirituality, publishing, and in-laws are favored this month ~ highlight the 6th-15th.  Personal plans can be revised to keep you on track with your dreams the 16th-30th. <br />
The 1st-6th can bring gains from investors(ments).  Long term progress is favored for joint endeavors all month, especially finances, after the 7th.  Behind the scenes efforts are finally realized. Don’t let associates get in the way, possibly due to power plays, the 19th-23rd.<br />
Personal money matters are still unpredictable.  Revision is in order!</font><font size="3"> </font></p>
<p><font size="3"><strong>PISCES<br />
</strong>Friend and partnerships are becoming firmly established, moving forward after the 7th!  The 1st-6th highlights all relationships but your public image could be subject to jealousy the 19th-23rd.  All shared endeavors are supercharged from passion to finances the 6th-15th.  The 16th-30th has you reflecting, and reconnecting  with your fantasies!  Beware of a deceptive, hidden enemy resurfacing. <br />
Your self image is being redefined.  Learning from past experiences can create some anxiety.  Stay true to yourself and don’t surrender your independence.</font><font size="3"> </font><font size="3"> </font></p>
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		<title>FULL MOON LUNAR ECLIPSE!  Saturday, August 16th, 2008 ~ 24 degrees Aquarius ~</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:35:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Release your dreams to the Universe! 
This eclipse hits Neptune before it hits the Moon.  Neptune, co-ruler of Picses, is associated with many things. Negatively it is associated with depression/mental illness, and addiction ~ based on escapism/retreat from reality.  It creates fantasy and idealism ~ think &#8216;rose colored glasses&#8217;.
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<p>This eclipse hits Neptune before it hits the Moon.  Neptune, co-ruler of Picses, is associated with many things. Negatively it is associated with depression/mental illness, and addiction ~ based on escapism/retreat from reality.  It creates fantasy and idealism ~ think &#8216;rose colored glasses&#8217;.<br />
It also rules the feet and is accociated with water ~ think King Neptune!  It governs gases, oils, and chemicals of all kinds!  Health issues are possible, especially with the ankles and feet. Caution should be excercised with water sports.  Look for even more unusual weather patterns.</p>
<p>Positively, Neptune represents etherial beauty.  Most Neptunians have that &#8220;X&#8221; factor or Star quality.  It governs inate talent, especially with musicians, dancers, and artists. <br />
It is a very compassionate Planet.  Just like Pisces, Neptune has issues with boundaries.  Where does water go but all over the place?  It is accociated with sacrafice and Spirituality.</p>
<p>I think this eclipse will accentuate Neptune&#8217;s more positive qualities as both the Moon &#038; Neptune are next to the North Node which guides our destiny!  The full Moon, Neptune, and North Node, are all in the sign of Aquarius which rules humanity, friendship, goals, hopes, and wishes.  As long as we choose to face universal circumstances realistically, and not succumb to Neptune&#8217;s seductive side, we can put forth measures that benefit the collective.  Perhaps carpooling with friends or using mass transit options will be the result of the current gas crunch?!  Maybe we&#8217;ll see some alternative changes made to our health care system?  These are only a few of the possibilities. </p>
<p>The signs most likely to be affected by this Full Moon Lunar Eclipse are Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, and Scorpio.  If your Moon or Ascendant is in one of these signs you may feel the effects more profoundly, too.  Change is your saving grace.  Expect the unexpected around relationships, career, home, family and real estate matters.  Eclipses bring hidden things to light.  If you have been living in the comforting fog of Neptune, this event could be a major eye-opener!  Rest assured ~ the Universe is promting you to follow your life path.</p>
<p>This is an excellent opportunity to make a wish list for the next six months.  Be really specific.  Combine reality with fantasy and dream big!  As long as your goals can somehow favor the greater and highest good of all, the sky will be the limit on what you can achieve!</p>
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		<title>AUGUST 2008 ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS ~ Starring LEO</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:05:57 +0000</pubDate>
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This month gets heated up with 2 Eclipses ~ a Solar one on August 1st and a Lunar one on August 16th.  The energy generated can last for up to a year and a half in the signs of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio.  Also, hidden things may be revealed.   For more info, please see [...]]]></description>
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This month gets heated up with 2 Eclipses ~ a Solar one on August 1st and a Lunar one on August 16th.  The energy generated can last for up to a year and a half in the signs of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio.  Also, hidden things may be revealed.   For more info, please see my blog on Eclipses.</p>
<p>LEO<br />
Happy birthday to the most generous, loving, outgoing sign of the zodiac!  Your year is off to a roaring start! <br />
Expect some big changes for yourself and your significant others.  The more obstinate or resistant you are, the harder your transition will be.  It’s not about relinquishing control but having faith in the Universe.  Let it guide you towards your destiny!<br />
Your partnership sector is very fated at this time!  Established unions will benefit from the partners achievements.  Newer engagements will be focusing on long term goals, and single Leos may find their soul mate. You’re feeling exceptionally passionate right now! Be wary of deception and deceiving others.  Someone from your past (life) could play a role or old issues will need to be dealt with until November 1st.  Otherwise, relationships  are sublime and may even take on a spiritual quality.  <br />
When it comes to shared income or intimacy, things continue to be unpredictable.  There’s plenty of excitement but it comes at the price of instability or inconsistency. Unconventionality can play a role too ~ taking risks or doing things outside the norm.  You’ll be retracing your steps until the end of November.<br />
Exercise caution with your own finances this year.  You’re probably being more conservative which is good!  It’s time to focus on long term investments and building wealth. <br />
This month you’re motivated to earn and to spend.  Money arguments are possible the 3rd-9th with partners, and with children or a lover the 14th-20th.  The 15th-30th provides a much better opportunity to discuss resources, ask for a raise, or earn income on-line or through communication endeavors. <br />
Luck is with you on the job although you’ll be finishing up old projects until early September.  After September 7th you can expect  a BIG transformation around your work environment!  Be really flexible and on your toes here!<br />
Affairs lighten up around finances after the 20th, but could heat up around relatives and/or neighbors.  Bite your tongue and drive carefully!  Car problems are possible.<br />
Your health should not be neglected.  Favorable influences continue until 2009 unless you’re prone to excess.  It’s an excellent time to learn more about your liver, skin, knees, bones, and teeth!  Take care of things now, because come mid September, your health sector will begin a major period of alteration.  You already had a taste of this in early 2008.  Issues could arise around the pelvis and reproductive organs. <br />
The spot light is shining on you now, Leo ~ A place where you are most comfortable.  So hang on tight and keep smiling!  This year is going to be one wild ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>ARIES<br />
Expect a big surge of energy around friendships, group encounters, romance, children, and creativity!  A friends past deception could come to light ~ be careful of whose company you keep!  Know that it’s all part of your destiny as are fated love affairs or issues with kids.  Partnerships heat up after the 19th.<br />
Your career success is related to past endeavors, possibly involving  legal, spiritual, travel, &#038;/or educational pursuits.  Don’t let your impatience cause problems here the 14th-20th or wreak havoc behind the scenes the 3rd-9th.   You’re making steady progress on the job but  the  enlightenment you’re experiencing could turn into anxiety if you don’t learn from past mistakes!  Things smooth over after the 15th and it’s an excellent time to ask for what you’re worth!  Health improves at that time too.<br />
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TAURUS<br />
Things come to a head this month with family, real estate, and career.  Your public image is subject to scandal based on past deceptions.  Focus on the long term objectives and don’t get weighed down in family karma.<br />
Kids endeavors, love affairs, and creativity are slow in coming to fruition.  They may be a source of frustration lately and pose conflicts with old friends or political groups the 3rd-9th.  Financial dissension is possible too, the 14th-20th.  Expect more happiness and cooperation after the 15th!<br />
A health issue around the kidneys, lower back, or head could arise after the 19th as you may be accident prone.  Don’t let ambition stir things up at work!<br />
Legal, travel, spiritual, education, and publishing affairs are still favorable but require review.  You’re on the verge of a major break through here so be prepared!</p>
<p>GEMINI<br />
Education comes to the forefront this month.   There is much to learn around legal, travel, spiritual, communication, and transportation affairs.  In-laws and relatives can play a major role too.  Past issues need to be dealt with.<br />
Your immediate family may be testing your patience posing conflicts with your career. Perhaps you feel like you’re losing your independence or political edge in your public life?<br />
Things get really tense the 3rd -9th.  Home repairs or real estate issues can cause blow-ups with partners the 14th-20th.  Everything gets a lot better after the 15th.  You may even want to throw a party!<br />
Arguments with children are possible after the 19th.  Significant others can be feisty too.  A trip down memory lane can turn that energy into passion!  Joint endeavors benefit by learning from old mistakes.<br />
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CANCER<br />
There can be a financial crisis this month, possibly revealing a deception around joint affairs.  Focus on your values.<br />
Legal, spiritual, travel, educational, and publishing endeavors remain unpredictable and need going over.  They can create unexpected irritations with communication, transportation, relatives &#038;/or neighbors the 3rd-9th.  This can be an area of frustration.<br />
Be really careful close to home and while driving the 14th-20th.  Family tensions can arise   after the 19th.  You’ll be feeling a lot more social the 15th-30th ~ an excellent time for a block party!<br />
A lingering health issue around the pelvis, hips, thighs, or liver may require x-rays and finally needs to be dealt with.<br />
Joy and abundance continues in your partnership sector which is on the threshold of major transformation! Learn from the past.</p>
<p>VIRGO<br />
Your physical and mental health are getting a big jolt this month and pets could experiene a health issue. <br />
Stay calm, pay attention to your dreams, and learn from past mistakes at work.  You’ll be plenty motivated after the 19th!<br />
Tried and true is your motto now even though you’ve got extra energy.  Over aggressiveness may cause problems with partners the 3rd-9th, and family members the 14th-20th.  Everything becomes a lot easier after the 15th when it’s your turn to shine and be heard!<br />
Romance and relationships still have ties to the past.  Partners continue to remain unpredictable and independent.  <br />
Children and creativity will keep inspiring you as you learn a lot from both!</p>
<p>LIBRA<br />
Love, romance, friendship(s), children, and creativity are all supercharged this month.  An old lover could play a role but trust may still be an issue.  Choose your friends wisely.  A child may be re-experiencing a health problem around the feet.<br />
Depression is a possiblity.  Don’t let hidden fears conflict with your daily routine the 3rd-9th.  Anxiety can cause a blow up with relatives &#038;/or neighbors, and may make you accident prone the 14th-20th.  Tension should subside after the 19th when you’ll have much more energy!   It’s an excellent time for a family reunion!<br />
Work and health remain unpredictable.  You strive for independence and freedom on the job.  Playing politics is still an issue.  Negotiating behind the scenes is favored the 15th-30.  Secrets are meant to be kept.</p>
<p>SCORPIO<br />
This month emphasizes your home and family life, along with your career and public image.  Real estate figures prominently too but old problems need to be dealt with. Unfavorable publicity is possible.  It’s not a good month for water sports.<br />
New, fated friendships continue to be established.  There’s a lot of competitiveness around this sector that can lead to passion or problems with an old lover or children the 3rd-9th.   Past issues can flare up unexpectedly.  Friends, groups, and money don’t mix well the 14th-20th.  Big  changes around joint endeavors can come to a head.<br />
From the 15th-30 expect lots of love and social invitations.  Some of your dreams will be coming to fruition.<br />
Anxiety is possible after the 19th.  Take refuge in reconnecting with relatives, or taking an on-line or night school class ~ something you’ve always wanted to do!</p>
<p>SAGITTARIUS<br />
This is your last chance to finish up your long term metamorphosis!<br />
Your personal finances  require going over but could yield major bonuses!   You are focused and determined in your career with plenty of ambition this month.  Careful not to get in your own way the 14th-20th.  Old conflicts between career and family could arise the 3rd-9th due to inner unrest.  Expect things to flow smoothly after the 15th.  It is an excellent time for public speaking or just getting your point across. <br />
Communication, transportation, legal, travel, spiritual, educational, and publishing affairs are all invigorated this month!  Don’t let old issues cloud your destiny.</p>
<p>CAPRICORN<br />
Continue to reexamine your goals and dreams.  You’re on the threshold of major personal transformation of which you had a glimpse earlier this year! <br />
Your financial sectors are energized this month.  It’s make or break time.  Partners need to pay special attention to their money too. This could also be a very passionate month!<br />
Communication and transportation are totally unpredictable with past issues cropping up unexpectedly.  This could pose conflicts with legal, travel, educational, publishing, spiritual affairs &#038;/or in-laws the 3rd-9th.  Things have been slow in coming to fruition in these areas but perseverance pays off.  Problems are possible if you’re too aggressive, creating conflict behind the scenes the 14th-20th.  Things flow much smoother after the 15th! <br />
Your ambition kicks into overdrive after the 19th.</p>
<p>AQUARIUS<br />
Brace yourself for some wild energy this month!  A personal review of your talents, dreams, and spirituality will guide your destiny.<br />
There’s a lot going on with relationships right now.  Partners are working on their own issues and can seem self absorbed.  Arguments can occur over money the 3rd-9th. While there’s been some frustration around joint endeavors, the 15th-30th is favorable for discussions, negotiations, and romance.<br />
Tensions regarding finances can cause a friendship or group endeavor to erupt between the 14th-20th. The answers you seek lie in your faith.  Things heat up around spiritual, travel, legal, and educational affairs after the 19th.</p>
<p>PISCES<br />
Continue to expect the unexpected these days, especially where issues from the past are concerned.  Stay flexible as sudden events can pose conflicts with partners the 3rd-9th.  They’re feeling king of aggressive right now and going through their own self-growth cycle.  They could be the source of career or public image problems the 14th-20th.<br />
From the 15th-30th things are much more pleasant where significant others are concerned.  Communication is excellent at this time and passion increases after the 19th.<br />
Your work and health sector is supercharged this month.  Your greatest success comes from renewing your artistry behind the scenes.  Pay attention to your physical and mental well being. <br />
It’s an awesome time to reconnect with old friends!<br />
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		<title>Eclipses ~ August 1 &#038; 16, 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
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Solar Eclipse Aug. 1 ~ 9 degrees Leo, Lunar Eclipse Aug. 16 ~ 24 degrees Aquarius
What does this mean?  Well, the Eclipses are primarily affecting Leo, Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio.  If you have your Moon and/or Ascendant in any of these signs, you&#8217;ll feel the energy too.  Look at what part of your chart these [...]]]></description>
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<p><font face="Calibri" size="3">Solar Eclipse Aug. 1 ~ 9 degrees Leo, Lunar Eclipse Aug. 16 ~ 24 degrees Aquarius</font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri" size="3" /><font face="Calibri" size="3"><font face="Calibri" size="3">What does this mean?  Well, the Eclipses are primarily affecting Leo, Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio.  If you have your Moon and/or Ascendant in any of these signs, you&#8217;ll feel the energy too.  Look at what part of your chart these signs rule and expect activity in these areas.</font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri" size="3" /><font face="Calibri" size="3"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Eclipses necessitate change. If you are not adaptable the Universe will come in and create the change for you!  This may feel like adversity.  It&#8217;s better to remain as versatile as possible.</font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri" size="3" /><font face="Calibri" size="3"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Eclipses follow the path of the lunar nodes and always occur in two opposing signs for the better part of two years.  Ie: Leo/Aquarius, Aries/Libra etc.  I believe they affect all the signs in that modality thus creating a grand cross of energy.</font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri" size="3" /><font face="Calibri" size="3"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Eclipses don&#8217;t have to be negative.  How they affect you will be determined by how flexible you are.  My experience has shown that those signs energized by the eclipses, usually experience change around relationships and the residence ~ most notably moving.  Sometimes an eclipse on ones Sun or Moon can have an adverse effect on their health or those of their loved ones.</font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri" size="3" /><font face="Calibri" size="3"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Take this energy that is available to you to manifest positive change in your life!</font></p>
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		<title>JULY 2008 ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:37:33 +0000</pubDate>
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This month marks my first anniversary of writing this column!  I hope you enjoy your monthly updates as much as I enjoy plotting the planets for each sign.
Happy 4th of July!!
CANCER
Happy birthday to the most nurturing, sensitive sign of the zodiac! 
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 <br />
This month marks my first anniversary of writing this column!  I hope you enjoy your monthly updates as much as I enjoy plotting the planets for each sign.<br />
Happy 4th of July!!</p>
<p>CANCER<br />
Happy birthday to the most nurturing, sensitive sign of the zodiac! <br />
This year sees major change around partnerships!!  Right now until years end, it is make or break.  Past issues could be coming to a major climax. <br />
2009 can usher in new contenders.  You will be attracting very intense people.  Their powerful presence may move you deeply.  Be aware of those who come on too strong and stay away from anyone who poses violence.  If you have problems with a stalker, now is the time to address them!  Otherwise, look forward to some really passionate encounters.  Luck continues to be with you in the relationship sector but until early September the focus is on the past rather than the future.  Law, travel, education, and spirituality, play an important role in close encounters!  The 24th-28th bodes well for communication.<br />
There is a push/pull dynamic between sexuality and morals at this time.  You’ll be rethinking your values.<br />
Finances are another major area of interest.  Your personal budget vs earned income should be a major area of concern with special attention paid towards spending.  Joint endeavors are more favorable but partners need to watch their spending also.  Shared expenses could arise around plumbing, nautical, chemical, or spiritual concerns.  Wise investing in these areas could pay off.  However, be very careful signing contracts or documents until November 1st.<br />
In regards to  spirituality, you may have become enlightened over the past several years.  Perhaps you’re contemplating a new area of faith or an interest in metaphysics?   Let your intuition guide you and follow your gut instinct.  You could also be feeling more philanthropic towards humanitarian causes in foreign countries.<br />
Be spontaneous when it comes to travel. <br />
Legal affairs remain unpredictable and surprises are in store for a long time to come.  The focus is on previous or unresolved issues until December.<br />
Communication, especially with in-laws, relatives, neighbors, or on-line acquaintances, can be delayed or postponed.  Things are moving slowly in this sector.  The same is true for transportation concerns.  If purchasing a new vehicle, buy a Saturn!  Tried and true, erring on the side of caution, thinking before you speak, and planning for long term rewards is favored until 2010.  This month things pick up but could get challenging the 6th-13th.  You’ll get a boost the 24th-28th.  Drive extra cautiously now and don’t put your foot in your mouth!  Watch the drama!!! The best time to get your point across is the 10th-26th.<br />
Reoccurring health crisis’ needs extreme attention now until mid September.  Areas of concern can be the groin area, the reproductive system, or the hips, thighs, and/or liver.<br />
X-rays may be needed to determine the root cause of symptoms.  Don’t neglect yourself.<br />
Basically you shine with vitality until the 22nd.  After the 12th, your finances get a boost!<br />
Rise and shine this year Cancer!  Make peace with the past in 2008 so 2009 starts fresh!</p>
<p>ARIES<br />
This month focuses on family, home, and real estate endeavors. <br />
Don’t let past insecurities interfere with romance after the 12th.  Karmic encounters will continue to test your personal growth.<br />
Health flare ups are possible, especially the 6th-13th.  Exercise is good but don’t over do it!<br />
Fated friendships are reminiscent of the past and group ties center around spirituality.  Your enlightenment continues to unfold.<br />
You may also want to join a swim club this summer or take up scuba diving or snorkeling.<br />
Success still centers on career although you’ll be finishing up past projects now.  The 24th-28th are your lucky days!</p>
<p>TAURUS<br />
Communication, transportation/local travel, and family reunions are highlighted this month!<br />
Home is where the heart is after the 12th although deep, personal issues still need to be addressed. <br />
Fate favors your career so go back and meditate on your goals and desires.  Be prepared to make necessary changes, especially where alliances are concerned, in order to manifest your wishes!<br />
You’ll be rethinking your spirituality.<br />
Long distance travel plans, legal proceedings, and educational pursuits, may need revising.  Issues around joint finances can come to a head ~ watch out! Arguments are possible the 6th-13th with lovers and children.<br />
Expect major fireworks this month in regards to romance and passion! A long distance encounter could light your fire the 24th-28th! </p>
<p>GEMINI<br />
Energy is devoted to finances most of the month.  The 10th-26th is the best time for fine details. You’ll have extra until the 12th but watch your spending. <br />
After the 12th you may encounter a fated romance on line or in your neighborhood. (sometimes fate equals karma)!<br />
Much passion surrounds home and family.  The 6th-13th could be challenging.  Turn  hidden anger into productive energy.<br />
Partnerships may be reaching their breaking point.  Old issues need to be addressed, especially where joint finances are concerned.  The 24th-28th looks promising!<br />
Destiny favors long-distance getaways on the beach, legal, spiritual, publishing, &#038; education endeavors, but fantasy could over ride reality.  Learn from past mistakes.<br />
Career affairs need going over too and will remain unpredictable.  Be flexible and expect   the unexpected!</p>
<p>LEO<br />
Fate has you in one hand and your partnerships in the other.  Learn from the past and don’t retreat into fantasy.  Your imagination is working overtime this month!<br />
Romance can be quite passionate again but old issues still need to be addressed.<br />
Luck is with you in work and health yet there is more finishing up to do.  While things can be challenging financially the 5th-8th, a bonus may be in store the 24th-28th!  Joint finances remain shaky.  Perhaps your significant other isn’t stable in their current job right now.  Look to the past before making decisions in the future!<br />
You’ll prefer to be behind the scenes until the 12th when the spotlight shifts and shines directly on you!</p>
<p>VIRGO<br />
Your energy is high this month!  Be inspired !  Start a new exercise regimen or bolster your sex appeal!  Don’t get in your own way the 6th-13th.<br />
There’s a strong emphasis on friendships and group endeavors.  Your popularity knows no bounds.  You may start to feel more introspective after the 12th.  There’s a lot going on in your subconscious.<br />
Romance and relationships still have ties to the past.  Partners remain spontaneous and unpredictable.  Learn to hold on with an open hand and enjoy the ride the 24th-28th.<br />
Children and pets may need retraining in some areas.  Summer school is a definate possibility.<br />
Health and work remain unclear but rest assured you’re on the right path.  Finish one thing before beginning another.</p>
<p>LIBRA<br />
Your focus is on your career this month  although your work environment is somewhat unstable.  You are very much in the spotlight until the 12th when the energy shifts towards friends and social invitations.  Let go of past associations that no longer suit you.<br />
Irritability and frustration are possible now, especially the 6th-13th.  Old health issues can  crop up unexpectedly.<br />
Romance remains fated but learn from past mistakes.<br />
Family reunions are favored now however unsettled rivalries could be seriously stirred up.<br />
Be careful with driving, communication and neighbors.</p>
<p>SCORPIO<br />
Legal, travel, educational, publishing, and spiritual affairs are highlighted for most of the month.  After the 12th your public image / career gets a much needed boost! <br />
It’s time to go over your accounting and make necessary changes to your personal finances. <br />
Friends may get feisty or frisky.  There could be discention in the group the 6th-13th.<br />
Your highly competitive nature works best when resolving past issues through positive communication the 24th-28th.  <br />
Your home and family are your comfort zone even though things aren’t as ideal as you pretend.  There could be plumbing or water issues with real estate.<br />
An old romance could come back to you unexpectedly ~ be on guard!  Children and lovers remain unpredictable.<br />
Tap into your creative side for inspiration!</p>
<p>SAGITTARIUS<br />
You’re finishing up a major period of transformation.  There’s no harm in self improvement!<br />
Financial benefits come from finishing up previous endeavors.  Your career heats up but there could be some frustration the 6th-13th.  Look for a bonus the 24th-28th.<br />
Your partners finances are highly favorable.  Focus on  shared endeavors this month!<br />
Revising data, community projects, and local travel, are favored over legal, foreign, spiritual, and long distance concerns ~ at least until the 12th.  Focus on the smaller picture now even though it’s your nature to look at things from a broader view point.<br />
Your home and family life remain exciting if unpredictable.  Unexpected events bring up past issues that need to be addressed.  You need your freedom and independence!   <br />
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CAPRICORN<br />
Your attention is focused on relationships this month.  Communication is excellent the 10th-26th. Shared resources and intimacy are favored after the 12th but this sector needs careful scrutiny.  Your personal finances are aligned with your goals but watch your spending.  Take this time to be grateful for all that is good in your life.  Re-examine your ‘wish list’ to make sure it’s exactly the way you want it!<br />
Your subconscious is triggering past (perhaps even past life) issues that need to be addressed for the final time.  You could be questioning your faith, arguing over legal, travel, publishing, or educational concerns, the 6-13th.  This is an area of heated debate.<br />
Use personal ingenuity to help you the 24th-28th.<br />
Watch what you say and how you drive.   Be spontaneous not careless! <br />
An old acquaintance could surprise you!</p>
<p>AQUARIUS<br />
Continue on your path ~ You may need to back track in order to move forward but know you’re where you’re supposed to be!   Don’t let others side track you with their issues.<br />
Relationships are highlighted after the 12th and are super passionate.  Some frustration is possible the 6-13th.  Discretion is favored the 24th-28th.<br />
This month focus is on work and health.  Your wit and vitality know no bounds!  Don’t get too glib in the financial department though.  Your earning and spending are presently unstable and need going over!  Try not to argue with significant others over funds. You benefit by repositioning yourself behind the scenes.<br />
Friendships and group encounters continue to undergo major transformation.  It’s make or break in this sector.  Let go of what ever is not good for you!<br />
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PISCES<br />
Your dreams, intuition, and spirituality continue to guide you on your path.  Don’t get distracted with unnecessary substances or retreat into fantasy.<br />
This personal growth phase has you reexamining your need for space and independence.  It may also have you questioning your faith.  How you view the world has changed quite a bit and may be reflected in career changes.  Your work and health have been less than stellar and you may decide to return to school.  Things improve after the 12th.<br />
Legal and long distance affairs may present some upheaval related to past events. <br />
Partners are passionate right now but stay out of their way the 6th-13th.  They can boost your public image the 24th-28th.  <br />
Romance, children, and creativity are highlighted this month. Have fun and enjoy yourself!</p>
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		<title>Subject: Some thoughts from Maya Angelou</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE &#8230; enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs
to&#8230;
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE &#8230; something perfect to wear if the employer, or
date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour&#8230;
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE &#8230; a youth [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE &#8230; enough money within her control to move out<br />
and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs<br />
to&#8230;</p>
<p>A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE &#8230; something perfect to wear if the employer, or<br />
date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour&#8230;</p>
<p>A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE &#8230; a youth she&#8217;s content to leave behind&#8230;.</p>
<p>A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE &#8230; a past juicy enough that she&#8217;s looking<br />
forward to retelling it in her old age&#8230;.</p>
<p>A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE &#8230; a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and<br />
a black lace bra&#8230;</p>
<p>A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE &#8230; one friend who always makes her laugh.. and<br />
one who lets her cry&#8230;</p>
<p>A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE &#8230; a good piece of furniture not previously<br />
owned by anyone else in her family&#8230;</p>
<p>A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE &#8230; eight matching plates, wine glasses with<br />
stems, and a recipe for a meal, that will make her guests feel<br />
honored&#8230;</p>
<p>A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE &#8230; a feeling of control over her destiny..</p>
<p>EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW&#8230; how to fall in love without losing<br />
herself..</p>
<p>EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW&#8230; how to quit a job, break up with a lover,<br />
and confront a friend withoutruining the friendship&#8230;</p>
<p>EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW&#8230; when to try harder&#8230; and WHEN TO WALK<br />
AWAY&#8230;</p>
<p>EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW&#8230; that she can&#8217;t change the length of her<br />
calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..</p>
<p>EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW&#8230; that her childhood may not have been<br />
perfect&#8230;but it&#8217;s over&#8230;</p>
<p>EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW&#8230; what she would and wouldn&#8217;t do for love or<br />
more&#8230;</p>
<p>EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW&#8230;. how to live alone&#8230; even if she doesn&#8217;t<br />
like it&#8230;</p>
<p>EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW&#8230; whom she can trust, whom she can&#8217;t, and<br />
why she shouldn&#8217;t take it personally&#8230;</p>
<p>EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW&#8230; where to go&#8230; be it to her best friend&#8217;s<br />
kitchen table..<br />
or a charming Inn in the woods&#8230;. when her soul needs soothing&#8230;</p>
<p>EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW&#8230; What she can and can&#8217;t accomplish in a<br />
day, a month, and a year&#8230;
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		<title>The 2008 Summer Solstice (June 20)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ ~ Special Guest Stars: The Full Moon (June 18), Mercury Retrograde station Direct (June 19), and Uranus Station!!!!
Ok!  I did the Summer Solstice (S.S.) chart as a solar chart using 0 degree house cusps.  The 1st house 0 degrees Cancer, the second house 0 degrees Leo, and so forth.  My focus was on us as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> ~ Special Guest Stars: The Full Moon (June 18), Mercury Retrograde station Direct (June 19), and Uranus Station!!!!</p>
<p>Ok!  I did the Summer Solstice (S.S.) chart as a solar chart using 0 degree house cusps.  The 1st house 0 degrees Cancer, the second house 0 degrees Leo, and so forth.  My focus was on us as a nation and what we can expect over the next 3 months.  I did a few comparisons with the USA, Gemini rising chart and factored in the above ‘Guest Stars’ ~ all major planetary events happening this week that will surely have an effect on this Summer Solstice.</p>
<p><strong>Major Players, Act I<br />
</strong>Sun on the Ascendant, fresh out of the 12th house, coming off an opposition to the Moon.<br />
The Moon, the chart ruler, transitions over  the Descendant from Sagittarius to Capricorn, conjuncting Pluto on the Descent, also in opposition to the Sun!  ~ Powerful stuff!<br />
Could this mean hidden things coming into the light and triggering an explosive response from our open enemies?  A culmination of past undoings blowing up in our face? OR a chance to right some wrongs in a radical and different way that involve our nation as a whole?<br />
Venus conjuct the Sun, certainly softens the blow and gives us a diplomatic edge.  It provides a sense of optimism.  Combine this with the conjunction to the USA Venus/Jupiter conjunction, in sextile to S.S. Saturn in Virgo falling in the third house. We can derive some practical enthusiasm from listening to the Presidential hopefuls talk about creating us a brighter future.  The USA Venus, Jupiter, Sun, Mercury stellium in S.S. 1st, certainly gives us something to look forward to! <br />
USA Mercury, in opposition to S.S. Jupiter, and trine S.S. Uranus, heightens the expectation of this election.  Our country is craving some major and much needed change!  For the first time we have the possibility of a black or female President who can really make a difference at a crucial time.  The quincunx  of  USA Mercury to S.S. Neptune and semi-sextile S.S. Mars, reminds us that all cannot be fixed by waving a magic wand.<br />
Which brings us to:</p>
<p><strong>Major Players, Act II<br />
</strong>Mars conjunct the South Node in the second, opposite Neptune conjunct the North Node in the eighth, tying in a conjunction with the USA Moon!  Does anything better describe our rising fuel costs and our dependency on foreign oil????????!!!!!!!!  How our need for speed and perhaps careless ways are costing us a fortune and have become our own   undoing?  Not only is this opposition tight, it falls exactly on the upcoming Lunar Eclipse degree, 24 Aquarius, on Aug. 16th!  Being as we are 2 months away, we’re a little bit out of the shadow period for it’s influence to affect us now.  However, come August we’ll see if we’ve made any progress with cleaning up our act.  It should definitely serve as a warning.  The USA North Node falls in the S.S. second and will be with in 3 degrees of the Solar Eclipse, Aug. 1st.   I give a larger window to Solar Eclipses which puts the USA North Node already in the shadow.  I believe this could have a positive affect of pushing us in the right direction.  It’s semi-sextile to S.S. Saturn in Virgo  is already evidenced in the abundance of commercials geared towards ‘going Green’.   We know astrology works.  Let’s try to use it to our benefit.</p>
<p><strong>Major Players, Act III<br />
</strong>Uranus stationing to go retrograde on June 26, in the ninth house, really describes how unpredictable, uncertain, unstable ~ you name your favorite “un” ~ we are over seas, particularly in regards to the war. <br />
Its sextile to S.S. Jupiter gives us another glimpse of optimism.  With Jupiter’s trine to USA Neptune, perhaps a little charm, combined with a little luck, can pull in some assistance from our allies?  However, Uranus opposition to the USA Neptune in the third,  brings us back to the reality that there is no easy solution or end in sight regardless of what  is being said.   This push pull dynamic between fantasy and cold, hard, uncertain reality will be playing out for some time.  USA Neptune quincunx S.S. Neptune says it’s going to continue to cost us big time ~ factor in the USA Moon conjunction again too.</p>
<p><strong>The Final Act</strong>, featuring Mercury stationing direct,  brings us back to the 12th house.  Will secrets come to light?  Will what was hidden be revealed?  The current Mercury station semi-sexiles the S.S. Sun and will reach that degree, July 10th.  No more cover ups!<br />
USA Mars falling in the 12th has the same connotation as the afore mentioned Mars/South Node conjunction.  Let’s not be our own worst enemy or stir up trouble where we don’t belong. <br />
USA Uranus is close enough to tickle Mercury, letting us know if we’re deceptive it can come back on us unexpectedly.  By the end of July it will square S.S. Saturn.  We don’t want to have to eat our words! </p>
<p>The best way to handle the Mercury and Uranus stations, one direct and one about to go retrograde, is to just chill.  I wouldn’t start any major endeavors until after the JULY 4th weekend.  You’ll be safely out of the Mercury Retrograde shadow and comfortably situated between the New and Full Moon which is the best place to begin anything!<br />
Take in the moment.<br />
Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto are also retrograde which makes it a really great time for reflection and focus on faith and spirituality.  What part of your life needs reworking or major transformation?  Take the next 6 months to tie up loose ends and complete a final cycle.  By December 1st, all the planets are in forward motion making our segway into the New Year one of  optimistic new beginnings!<br />
Kerry Fezza 2008
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		<title>JUNE 2008 ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS ~ Featuring Gemini!!</title>
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This month ushers in the Summer Solstice, 2 days after the full moon in Sagittarius.   The focus will be on our families and our country and the world’s view of us.  Look forward to a future article on this subject.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sorry for the delay.  I&#8217;m blaming Mercury Retrograde for the technical difficulties! :)<br />
This month ushers in the Summer Solstice, 2 days after the full moon in Sagittarius.   The focus will be on our families and our country and the world’s view of us.  Look forward to a future article on this subject.<br />
I have also posted a separate blog on the Mercury Retrograde this month. <br />
Happy Summer!!</p>
<p>GEMINI<br />
Happy birthday to the most multifaceted sign of the zodiac!! Your brilliant mind usually has you comfortably scattered in many directions. <br />
2008 should see you calming down after a 2 year period of flux and a 13 year cycle of major transformation around relationships ~ both personal and professional!  You could have attracted some really intense, perhaps even violent people.  Power struggles may have been an issue.<br />
Reminders of all that change can creep back up on you until early November.  You must finish up the past before proceeding with your future.  This is very evident in June while your ruling planet Mercury and several others are retrograde.<br />
As you head into December and the new year, you can expect some relief around partnerships and the type of people you’re attracting.  Passion increases and new concerns may arise around joint finances.  You continue to prosper here, this month, but careful scrutiny is still required.  Pay attention to spending. <br />
You are lucky where career matters are concerned the 1st-7th but do-overs may be necessary.  Your desire for freedom and independence requires you to take stock of prevous endeavors.   Change is immanent but try to figure out which direction you want to go.  Be wary of conflicts with money the 12th-22nd.<br />
Destiny suggests relearning some things or a desire to return to school.  It’s preferable to patronize an institution rather than doing your classes on line. <br />
Long distance travel, spiritual concerns, and legal or publishing documents may need reviewing.  Concentration can be lacking now.<br />
Hard work and discipline are highlighted around the home, family and real estate.  It would benefit you to take on a long term project whether it’s remodeling your home or yourself!  Rewards come only if you earn them.<br />
Communication, transportation, neighbors and relatives could all pose problems for you ~ not just this month but over the next year and a half.  Be cautious with the written and spoken word, drive carefully and check yourself before any verbal confrontation. Aggravation is really possible the 12th-24th.<br />
Your health may need review with certain ailments hard to diagnose.  Pay attention to the kidneys, pelvis and reproductive organs.<br />
June starts off with the spotlight on you ~ Happy, happy, joy, joy!! Between the 18th-20th you should feel the energy shift towards your personal finances and nurturing others.  A boost in income is also indicated!!<br />
Breath easier this year, Gemini.  The universe shouldn’t throw you anything you haven’t  already handled!!</p>
<p>ARIES<br />
Communication, transportation, neighbors and relatives are all highlighted this month.  It’s an excellent time for a family reunion although  plans may need to be rescheduled. <br />
After the 20th your focus is on the immediate family. Real estate and home endeavors are favored.  You’ll be feeling quietly optimistic.<br />
Old issues with friends and children may occur, creating conflict, and romance can be challenging, especially the 12th -24th.  Past loves or secret trysts could interfere with your career which needs reorganizing.  Lucky is with you 1st-7th. <br />
Midmonth recalls attention to travel, legal and spiritual affairs which aren’t quite resolved.<br />
Discipline and exercise benefit long term health.</p>
<p>TAURUS<br />
This month focuses on revisiting finances and values. <br />
Communication is highlighted, especially with relatives and neighbors, after the 20th.     Autos should run smoother too.  Look for a local or on-line romance and take it slow!<br />
Your family and real estate endeavors can be quite challenging, most notably the 12th-24th.  Conflicts  around career Vs home are probable.   You’re fortunate in reestablishing your goals the 1st-7th but inner concerns may trouble you on the afore mentioned dates.<br />
You could reignite some passion after the 13th but watch out for arguments over joint finances.<br />
Patience with children pays off in the long run.</p>
<p>CANCER<br />
You’re imagination is working overtime and you could be driving yourself crazy going over   scenarios!  Expect more clarity and optimism after the 19th.<br />
Personal finances are definitely an area of concern perhaps because of neglect? <br />
The 12th-24th calls attention to reviewing shared income and the partners spending.    Previous conflicts regarding relationships and in-laws, legal, travel, or spiritual endeavors may also arise &#8230;. But you’ll have some luck here the 1st-7th.<br />
Health problems can reoccur around the reproductive organs, pelvis, liver or hips after the 13th.  Don’t over do it!<br />
Concentrate on learning about long-term benefits for your family and community.</p>
<p>LEO<br />
Careful not to get in your own way!  Aggravating circumstances can occur between the 12th-24th.  Partners may be less than truthful with old problems resurfacing.  Work, joint finances and health issues can crop back up suddenly and unexpectedly although a past due bonus could arrive the 1st-7th.<br />
Emphasis is placed on old friends until the 20th, and past loves after the 13th, when passion can be reignited.<br />
Continue to be frugal with personal spending and focus more on future financial goals.</p>
<p>VIRGO<br />
Past romance/relationships can suddenly surprise you the 1st-7th but hidden enemies or conflicts from the past can resurface the 12th-24th.  Too much worry can cause old issues with work or health to reoccur ~ but they may be hard resolve.<br />
Your home and family come back into focus after the 13th where major changes still need to be addressed.<br />
Steady as you go with all self improvement endeavors.   You’ll be reviewing career goals.  Expect more income and social invitations after the 19th!</p>
<p>LIBRA<br />
Past upsets with romance and destiny, work, health, and home can challenge already fragile friendships the 12th-24th.   Conflicts may arise between goals and children’s/pets health concerns. <br />
You can recreate a nice balance between family and daily routine the 1st-7th.  Take time to rest your mind and body!<br />
Midmonth has an old communication, transportation or family issue rear up to finally be dealt with.<br />
The spotlight is on reconciling long distance relationships, legal, travel, and spiritual affairs until the 19th at which time the focus shifts to your career and public image.</p>
<p>SCORPIO<br />
All joint endeavors, especially financial, are highlighted.  After the 19th, expect more clarity around legal, spiritual and educational affairs.  You may hear from a long distance love! Romance, children and creativity can benefit from past learning experiences the 1st-7th.<br />
Professional challenges continue, especially in regards to your home and family the 12th-24th.  Unexpected communication, transportation or community endeavors that relate to lovers and kids/pets, can also create conflicts with your career. <br />
Old financial problems will need to be readdressed after the 13th.<br />
Stay on the look out for fated encounters around friends and groups!</p>
<p>SAGITTARIUS<br />
Revisiting past relationship concerns is highlighted until the 20th when the energy shifts to shared endeavors and joint finances.  You can benefit from a past real estate transaction the 1st-7th.  Your own personal transformation comes back into focus after the 13th.<br />
Ongoing legal, spiritual, or travel issues intensify the 12th-24th, affecting  communication, transportation, and education.  Financial conflicts can arise relating to the home and family. Nothing seems clear or defined.<br />
Career endeavors are highly favored now.  Hard work will pay off down the road!</p>
<p>CAPRICORN<br />
You will be refocusing on work, health and self improvement.  Mid month lifts some of the pressure off your shoulders but old troubled thoughts could weigh on your subconscious. After the 19th relationships are highlighted! <br />
This month brings more challenges with joint finances the 12th-24th.   Your personal spending habits will need review, yet things are still unclear.  |<br />
An unexpected voice from your past could lift your spirits the 1st-7th but intimacy issues could arise on the afore mentioned dates.<br />
Legal, travel, spiritual, and educational or publishing  endeavors continue to progress.</p>
<p>AQUARIUS<br />
While destiny is still around to guide you, personal issues will need to be readdressed.  Use caution with drugs and alcohol.   Conflicts with partners can arise the 12th-24th as they deal with their own demons.  Unexpected insights, related to past events, help you deal with mental health and concerns around your value system.<br />
Old problems with friends can resurface after the 13th.  Don’t give away your power!<br />
Take time to reconnect with lovers, children and pets.  After the 19th the spotlight will shift to your work and health.<br />
A financial surprise is in store the 1st-7th.  It probably relates to something long forgotten!<br />
Joint finances are undergoing slow forward progress.<br />
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PISCES<br />
Home is where your heart is although some projects or family issues will need to be readdressed.  After the 19th, romance, children and creativity are highlighted! <br />
Challenges are posed around your health or work environment the 12th-24th.  Pay attention to your dreams and intuition for guidance.  Power plays could recreate conflicts  in your career after the 13th and issues can arise with co-workers that upset you.<br />
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