http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com Find out what Secret Message KERRY has for you today ~ 866-395-1340! Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:47:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en New Moon in Aquarius, Feb. 13. Chinese New Year, Feb. 14 ~ The year of the (Metal) Tiger! ~ Take time to really think, then write down your goals and visions for 2010. Leave the door open for the Universe to provide for you in divine and perfect ways ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-snow-moon-in-aquarius-february-13th-2010-154.html FEBRUARY ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS ~ Featuring AQUARIUS! By Kerry Fezza 2010 Astro Activities: Mars continues retrograde in Leo, sextiling Saturn retrograde in Libra, which continues to square Pluto in Capricorn. Mercury is completely out of retrograde and moves into Aquarius on the 10th. Venus enters Pisces on the 11th and the Sun goes ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/february-astrological-predictions-featuring-aquarius-153.html New Moon Solar Eclipse at 25 degrees Capricorn, January 15, 2010 New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting new seeds, and setting intentions. This is one of the more powerful lunations for the New Year as a partial Solar Eclipse. In general, eclipses are a New Moon ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-moon-solar-eclipse-at-25-degrees-capricorn-january-15-2010-152.html JANUARY ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS ~ Featuring Capricorn By Kerry Fezza 2010 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wow! What better way to start a new decade than with a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Cancer? Expect Real Estate, the Economy, Immigration, Homeland Security, Agriculture, Family Values and the Military to be hot topics! ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/january-astrological-predictions-featuring-capricorn-150.html Mercury appears retrograde 3 times a year for approximately 3 weeks at a time. Here's the kicker ~ I attach a 3 week shadow on each side making it a 9 week period altogether. Not all of Mercury retrograde is negative, though. Yes, cell phones and computers can get glitchy; the ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/mercury-retrograde-december-26-january-15-2010-149.html Astrologers note: I use a solar chart beginning with 0 degrees of the Sun Sign on the Ascendant. I then use equal house cusps, following with the next sign ~ 2nd House 0 Aquarius and so forth. I do the Solstice and Equinox charts from a mundane perspective. ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/winter-solstice-december-21-2009-148.html By Kerry Fezza 2009 Astro happenings this month are Uranus finally going direct, and Mercury and Mars retrograding at the end of December. This means we’re already in the shadow ~ re do, review, reunite, re spect! If you know your Moon and Ascendant/Rising sign read those forecasts too. ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/december-2009-astrological-predictions-featuring-sagittarius-147.html New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting seeds and setting intentions. The Moon in Scorpio is related with all things deep, dark and mysterious. Scorpio is the sign of birth, death and renewal. This is one of the best New Moon’s to work on deep emotional healing by learning ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-moon-in-scorpio-november-16-2009-courtesy-of-skybear-astrology-146.html By Kerry Fezza 2009 After 2 long years in Virgo, Saturn has now entered Libra falling into a hard aspect with Pluto called a square. Squares pose challenges and both of these are difficult planets! Therefore, each sign will have 2 areas conflicting with each other which I will ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/november-astrological-predictions-featuring-scorpio-143.html New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting new seeds and setting of intentions. With the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Venus in Libra this is one of the most favorable times to look at our relationships with others through objective eyes. The question we need to ask is, do we ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-moon-in-libra-october-18-2009-courtesy-of-skybear-astrology-141.html  OCTOBER ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS ~ Featuring Libra  By Kerry Fezza 2009 October kicks off with a Full (Harvest) Moon in Aries (Oct 3rd) bringing things to light and ushering in new beginnings! Anticipate some big energy shifts mid-month; Mercury is now direct but we’re officially out of the shadow period on the 14th, ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/october-astrological-predictions-featuring-libra-135.html Astrologers note:  I use a solar chart beginning with 0 degrees of the Sun Sign on the Ascendant.  I then use equal house cusps, following with the next sign ~ 2nd House, 0 Scorpio, and so forth. I do the Solstice and Equinox charts from a mundane, public perspective.  But you ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/autumnal-equinox-september-22-2009-134.html New Moon in VIRGO ~ Courtesy of Skybear Astrology By Larry Williamson New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting new seeds and setting intentions. The New Moon in Virgo will focus on issues related with health, healing, service and preparation. This New Moon makes a close conjunction to Saturn in Virgo. ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-moon-in-virgo-courtesy-of-skybear-astrology-133.html Mercury appears retrograde 3 times a year for approximately 3 weeks at a time. Here's the kicker ~ I attach a 3 week shadow on each side making it a 9 week period altogether. Not all of Mercury retrograde is negative, though. Yes, cell phones and computers can get glitchy; the ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/mercury-retrograde-september-6-september-29-2009-132.html SEPTEMBER ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS ~ Featuring Virgo  By Kerry Fezza 2009 Some planetary notes this month: Mercury goes Retrograde on the 6th but truthfully it’s already in effect until October 14th.  I will resurrect my old blog next week on MRx to help remind everyone of the positive uses of that energy too! Pluto, ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/september-astrological-predictions-featuring-virgo-131.html New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting seeds and setting intentions. Leo has rulership over the heart, spine and blood. This New Moon awakens our spirit and courage to listen to our hearts. The word ‘courage’ comes from the Latin word for the heart, Cor, which literally means ‘to ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-moon-in-leo-august-20-2009-curtesy-of-skybear-astrology-130.html By Kerry Fezza 2009   Yet another Eclipse!  Because I’ve written so much about Eclipses this summer I thought I would include this one with the horoscopes.  Please refer to my previous blogs for more info.                        This Eclipse is the final one in the series affecting the 4 signs Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/august-astrological-predictions-starring-leo-the-full-moon-solar-eclipse-at-13-degrees-aquarius-80509-129.html New Moons are times of new beginnings.  They're excellent for putting your intentions out there to the Universe.  This New Moon, in the sign of CANCER ~ Family, domestic issues, the home, and real estate concerns ~ is super charged with powerful energy!!  So get out your pens and make the manifestation ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-moon-solar-eclipse-july-21-2009-29-degrees-cancer-128.html FULL MOON LUNAR ECLIPSE, JULY 7, 2009 (15 Degrees CAPRICORN) �~�� Relationships! �Resident Changes! Death of the old SELF, old ways, old habits!� Hidden things coming to light! Full Moons are a time of culmination, when things come to a head or come to fruition.� Full Moons occur when the ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/full-moon-lunar-eclipse-july-7-2009-at-15-degrees-capricorn-127.html By Kerry Fezza 2009 July is a big month with lots of planetary activity!!  Uranus turns retrograde on the 1st ~ Expect the unexpected for that week at least!  Surprises emanating from the past are in store until the end of the year. There will also be two Eclipses this month.  A ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/126-126.html By Larry Williamson ~ Skybear Astrology New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting new seeds and of setting intentions. We are all familiar with the sign Cancer associated with the crab. However, my premise is that many of the attributes and meaning of the signs come from smaller star groups ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-moon-in-cancer-sign-of-the-bear-123.html SUMMER SOLSTICE,   June 20/21, 2009 By Kerry Fezza Astrologers note:  I use a solar chart beginning with 0 degrees of the Sun Sign on the Ascendant.  I then use equal house cusps, following with the next sign ~ 2nd House 0 Leo and so forth. I like to look at mundane events every ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/summer-solstice-june-2021-2009-121.html FULL MOON IN SAGITTARIUS! ~ Party, Party, Party!   Full Moons are when things come to a head or come to fruition.  Either way it's usually lively!  And what could be more lively than a Full Moon in Sagittarius!? Sagittarius rules higher education, Religion, Law, Philosophy, and distant people, places, and things.  It ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/full-moon-in-sagittarius-6709-2-120.html JUNE ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS ~ Featuring Gemini! By Kerry Fezza 2009   Neptune has turned retrograde and Jupiter will too on the 15th.  It’s an excellent time to ‘re’invest in your Spirituality or any artistic/creative endeavors.  Success may take a little longer in coming but keep at it.   This energy will be most intense ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/june-horoscopes-featuring-gemini-118.html New Moon in Gemini ~ May 24, 2009 New Moons are times of planting new seeds, new beginnings, and setting intentions. The Moon is what nurtures and feeds us. The New Moon in Gemini nourishes us through mental curiosity, reading, writing, learning new information, and making connections. Mercury/Hermes ruler of Gemini ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-moon-in-gemini-may-24-2009-117.html Mercury appears retrograde 3 times a year for approximately 3 weeks at a time. Here's the kicker ~ I attach a 3 week shadow on each side making it a 9 week period altogether. Not all of Mercury retrograde is negative, though. Yes, cell phones and computers can get glitchy; the ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/mercury-retrograde-may-6th-may-30-2009-116.html By Kerry Fezza 2009   Mercury goes retrograde from the 6th - 30th but if you include the ‘shadow’ periods like I do we’re already in it.  I will resurrect my Blog on Mercury Retrograde next week so you can see what it means to you. Just a reminder, if you know your Rising ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/may-astrological-predictions-featuring-taurus-115.html New Moon in Taurus, April 24, 2009 New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting new seeds and setting of intentions. This New Moon represents our connection with Mother Earth. This Month with the Sun, Moon, Mercury all in Taurus along with Saturn in Virgo and Pluto in Capricorn (earth signs) ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-moon-in-taurus-april-24-courtesy-of-skybear-astrology-114.html Full Moons are a time of culmination ~ when things come to a head or come to fruition.  Full Moons occur when the Moon is directly opposite the Sun.   This full Moon is in the sign of Libra ruled by the planet Venus ~ femininity, love, romance, attraction, affection, and ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/full-moon-in-libra-april-9-2009-relationships-113.html  APRIL’S ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS ~ Featuring Aries By Kerry Fezza 2009Venus returns to direct motion on April 17th.  Due to the ‘shadow’ period I still include the retrograde influence ~ meaning where love and money are concerned, there’s still ties to the past or past efforts.  It’s still an excellent time to ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/april%e2%80%99s-astrological-predictions-featuring-aries-112.html New Moons are times of New Beginnings.  That's especially true for this New Moon in Aries.  Please visit Skybear Astrology under my LINKS and click on Astro Alerts for an in depth New Moon Report!  It's an excellent time to make a 'Wish List' ~ write down exactly what you would ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-moon-in-aries-111.html Astrologers note:  I use a solar chart beginning with 0 degrees of the Sun Sign on the Ascendant.  I then use equal house cusps, following with the next sign ~ 2nd House, 0 Taurus, and so forth. So we have the calendar New Year, the Chinese New Year, and the official ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/spring-vernal-equinox-friday-march-20-2009-110.html By Kerry Fezza 2009 Venus goes retrograde on the 6th but if you include the ‘shadow’ periods like I do, we’re already in it.  Venus retrograde can bring a past love back into your life ~ significantly for Aries,  Libra, Sagittarius, and Taurus.  It can sometimes be a ‘reversal’ of fortune ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/march-astrological-predictions-featuring-pisces-108.html 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 ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/testimonials-2-106.html The New Moon Report for February 24, 2009 is up at www.Skybearastrology.com (LINKS). Click on Astro-Alert. The Audio file is now on mp3 (i tunes) and you can download onto your own ipod!       All my services are under CONSULTATIONS.  Email me at kerry@zodiacbuzz.com or call me toll free at 1-866-395-1340.       http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-moon-report-from-skybear-astrology-105.html http://www.bbsradio.com/host/whenpigsfly/archives/when_pigs_fly_archive.php http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sexytalk http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/live-valentine-and-love-forecasts-for-2009-104.html                                     by Kerry Fezza 2009 While New Moons usher in new beginnings, Full Moons bring events to 'a head' or to fruition!                This Full Moon in LEO packs the power of an Eclipse and then opposes the planet Neptune, modern ruler of Pisces ~ in a nut shell ~ Party, Party, Party!   Leo ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/full-moon-lunar-eclipse-opposite-neptune-february-9-21-degrees-leo-103.html Kerry guests on Pastor Jonathan's, Creating Your Own Reality.  She spends 2 hours with  him discussing Planetary Predictions for February and 2009; also the recent New Moon Solar Eclipse!  Check it out ~   http://www.blogtalkradio.com/aware/2009/02/03/CREATING-YOUR-OWN-REALITY  http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/kerry-on-internet-radio-creating-your-own-reality-102.html By Kerry Fezza 2009 HAPPY NEW YEAR ~ Again!  Yes, now we’re off to a running start with the New Moon Solar Eclipse (Please see my separate blog for more info).  January was a good month to catch up on all unfinished projects from 2008 and you should be ready to ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/february%e2%80%99s-astrological-predictions-featuring-aquarius-101.html by Kerry Fezza 2009 New Moons (every 4 weeks) usher in new beginnings.  Between the New & Full Moon is an excellent time to start things you want to manifest over the long run.  This is an especially powerful New Moon as it is tied into a Solar Eclipse!  It also ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/solar-eclipse-new-moon-conjunct-jupiter-february-2526-2009-6-degrees-aquarius-100.html if (typeof YAHOO == "undefined") { var YAHOO = {}; } YAHOO.Shortcuts = YAHOO.Shortcuts || {}; YAHOO.Shortcuts.hasSensitiveText = true; YAHOO.Shortcuts.sensitivityType = ["sensitive_news_terms", "adult"]; YAHOO.Shortcuts.doUlt = false; YAHOO.Shortcuts.location = "us"; YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_id = 0; YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_type = ""; YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_title = "Fw: New Moon in Aquarius"; YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_publish_date = ""; YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_author = "skybear2@verizon.net"; ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-moon-in-aquarius-courtesy-of-skybear-astrology-12609-99.html For a unique and interesting look at the asteroid Chiron go to SKYBEAR ASTROLOGY under my 'Links'!   On the home page click on:  Chiron, the Shaman Centaur ~ http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/info-on-chiron-98.html http://www.blogtalkradio.com/aware/2009/01/06/CREATING-YOUR-OWN-REALITY http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/kerry-on-internet-radio-creating-your-own-reality-with-pastor-jonathan-fisher-96.html By Kerry Fezza 2009 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Yes, it is definitely time for new beginnings. Yet, with the Mercury Retrograde this month we have to revisit our past in order to build anew. (Please see my article on Mercury Retrograde for more info.) A lot of this year might seem like we’re going ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/january%e2%80%99s-astrological-predictions-featuring-capricorn-95.html Mercury appears retrograde 3 times a year for approximately 3 weeks at a time. Here's the kicker ~ I attach a 3 week shadow on each side making it a 9 week period altogether. Not all of Mercury retrograde is negative, though. Yes, cell phones and computers can get glitchy; the ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/mercury-retrograde-2-94.html Dear Inner Planets ~  The Winter Solstice/New Moon Report in Capricorn is up at www.Skybearastrology.com  click on Astro Alert and be sure to listen to the audio file and the Abbot's Bromley Horndance .The ancients would perform this ritual at the changing of the seasons and continue today in the village ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-moon-report-curtesy-of-skybear-astrology-links-93.html I specialize in Astrology and Intuitive Tarot Readings.     Call me toll free 1-866-395-1340 anywhere in the world! ~ You now can have a Reading without leaving the house, putting on  make-up, or brushing your teeth.   No fuss, no muss, I am only a phone call away!  Email me with any questions to kerry@zodiacbuzz.com.      GIFT ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/the-buzz-92.html Merry Christmas ~ My Dec. Newsletter I wanted to let you know I’m taking appointments for  Readings this week, Monday-Saturday, ~ 1-866-395-1340.  Next Sunday, I’ll be leaving for Florida for 1 week and resuming Readings on Monday the 29th.  I also have gift certificates available! Now we all know that Christmas is really ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/merry-christmas-news-letter-91.html The sensual side of the SUN Signs and other important Astro info! http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/catch-my-appearance-on-sexy-talk-90.html By Kerry Fezza 2008 SAGITTARIUS Happy Birthday to the most optimistic, free-wheeling, and fun sign of the Zodiac!  This isn’t just a new year for you but a brand new beginning!  You’re saying good-bye to a 14 year cycle that was very personal to your sign.  Tell me you’re not a totally ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/december-2008-astrological-predictions-featuring-sagittarius-89.html New Moon in Sagittarius                                                                     November 27, 2008                      New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting seeds and setting intentions. This year the New Moon in Sagittarius (Jupiter) falls on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday), which is Jupiter’s day. This is a hopeful offering as Sagittarius invites optimism, idealism, faith and generosity. In Native ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-moon-report-curtesy-of-skybear-astrology-88.html   http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/kerry-on-internet-radio-87.html 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 ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/november-2008-astrological-predictions-featuring-scorpio-81.html                                          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's to work on emotional healing by ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-moon-in-scorpio-october-28-2008-80.html 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, ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/the-full-moon-october-14-102-pm-pdt-78.html Go to my LINKS, click on SKY BEAR ASTROLOGY, then ASTRO ALERTS for my buddy Larry's take on the New Moon and Equinox!! http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/the-new-moonautumnal-equinox-77.html 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 ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/october-2008-astrological-predictions-by-kerry-fezza-76.html 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. Astrologers ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/the-autumnal-equinox-september-22-2008-75.html I like to use a 5 degree orb for all the major aspects but use your own discretion.  Look at Aspects both Natally & Transiting; also the Sign & House positions in your Natal & Solar Charts. Nodes - based on the Moons path around the Earth’s ecliptic; 19 year cycle.  Often referred ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/other-points-in-the-chart-74.html Click on Skybear Astrology under my "Links" and then go to "Astro Alerts" For Larry's New Moon Report! http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/new-moon-report-for-august-30-2008-73.html 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, ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/september-2008-astrological-predictions-featuring-virgo-72.html 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 'rose colored glasses'. It also rules ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/full-moon-lunar-eclipse-saturday-august-16th-2008-24-degrees-aquarius-67.html    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.   ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/august-2008-astrological-predictions-starring-leo-66.html   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'll feel the energy too.  Look at what ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/eclipses-august-1-16-2008-65.html JULY 2008 ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS   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!  This year sees major change around partnerships!!  ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/july-2008-astrological-predictions-63.html A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ... enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs to... A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ... something perfect to wear if the employer, or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour... A WOMAN ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/subject-some-thoughts-from-maya-angelou-62.html  ~ 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 ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/the-2008-summer-solstice-june-20-61.html Sorry for the delay.  I'm blaming Mercury Retrograde for the technical difficulties! :) 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 ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/june-2008-astrological-predictions-featuring-gemini-59.html TAURUS Happy Birthday to the most grounded, devoted and sensual sign of the zodiac.   You love creature comforts, enjoy life’s many pleasures, and will work hard for financial security.  Quality over quantity best describes you.  Not the speediest sign, you like to do things tried and true.  The trick is not ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/may-2008-astrological-predictions-53.html I am going out on limb here with mundane astrology which I have studied very minimally.  I like to do event charts, such as Solar Returns, like individual birth charts even though I know there is relevance to where the return planets fall in the natal chart.  I prefer to approach ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/the-spring-equinox-march-20-2008-march-19-pdt-52.html ARIES Happy Birthday to the most eager, enthusiastic and impatient sign of the zodiac!  Yes, I am trying to get these out early so you don’t have to wait! This is your year to manifest dreams and goals! You’ll have more power and control over your career but be careful not to ruffle ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/april-2008-astrological-predictions-50.html This came in an email from my Canadian friend Silke ~ 1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile.  It is the ultimate anti-depressant. 2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.  Buy a lock if you have to. 3. Buy a DVR and tape your ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/tips-for-better-life-2008-49.html PISCES Happy Birthday to the most spiritual, sensitive, and sensual sign of the zodiac.  You’re completing a 2 year long metamorphosis which began a 19 year cycle of destiny! You’ve probably shape shifted into a whole new being as karma took over relationships.  Longtime unions may have ended and you likely had ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/march-2008-astrological-predictions-featuring-pisces-48.html Each Sign is unique unto itself & is ruled by a Planet. Some signs share rulers. You may also observe how each sign borrows & exchanges qualities from it’s direct opposite, ie: Aries / Libra. Opposite signs share the same polarity and are on the same ‘spoke of the wheel, ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/the-signs-46.html Mercury is RETROGRADE from January 28th until February 18th.  It's effects can be felt for up to 3 weeks before and 3 weeks after in what I call the “shadow” period.  If you’re a Virgo or Gemini, ruled by Mercury, this may be an exceptionally challenging time. There are also two ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/february-2008-astrological-predictions-featuring-aquarius-45.html CAPRICORN You are used to standing strong and silent.  However, big planetary shifts are occurring in your sign! Your usually conservative demeanor got a jovial boost over the holidays with luck and abundance coming easily to you!  Caps are never one to shy away from hard earned money so you may feel ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/january-2008-astrological-predictions-43.html http://www.poweranimalsunleashed.com/ http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/find-your-power-animal-for-2008-42.html SAGITTARIUS Wow!  Sagittarians are typically good with change and the last 2 years you’ve seen a lot of it.  You have probably moved and ended or began a major relationship.  Starting in January, the next 2 years can see you manifest your dreams into your destiny. You will be very charming ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/december-2007-astrological-predictions-35.html SCORPIO The sign that loves passion, privacy and persistence is in for some major changes next year so forewarned is forearmed!  You may experience the urge to merge or the urge to move.  Long-term partnerships that have not been working may end while new significant relationships are formed.   It’s important to ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/november-2007-astrological-predictions-28.html All the outer planets relate to the collective (un)conscience ~ Uranus ~ global conscience, Neptune ~ the global psyche , and Pluto ~ global transformation.  They play a large role in mundane events, especially terrorism ~Uranus is the sudden, unexpected aspect of it, Neptune is the deceptive aspect and Pluto is the violence and ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/the-outer-planets-26.html Retrograde ~ Natal, Transiting or Progressed   --Having to do with redoing; repressing & internalizing.  More significant if ruler of the Sun, possibly even the Moon & Ascendant.  If ruler of the Sun is natally retrograde it can create a very self absorbed/oriented person. Mercury - rethinking, redoing; Natal- an acute mind, very detail ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/retrograde-planets-25.html Mercury goes RETROGRADE from October 11th until November 1st.  The effects can already be felt,  especially if you’re a Virgo or Gemini ruled by Mercury.   Peace and Prosperity,                                       Kerry LIBRA Happy Birthday to the sign that loves balance, harmony, peace, and love!   The first half of your year finds you exceptionally ambitious.  Careful not ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/october-2007-astrological-predictions-20.html JUPITER,  Greater Benefic Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.  Jupiter expands what ever it touches ~ does things big!!  Therefore it’s considered lucky ~ associated with increase, abundance, magnification, growth & expansion. Negatively it would be excess, too much of a good thing ~ i.e.: weight gain.  It ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/the-bridge-planets-21.html THE SUN ( Yang) Masculine-Father/ males in your life True nature, Souls purpose (Heart of the Chart) Physical body, Energy, Strengths, Talents, Potentials, Will power, Ego, Identity Warmth, light, dry, extroverted Sunday Transits the Zodiac in one year (1 degree a day). Your birthday is your ‘Solar return’. THE MOON (Yin) Feminine-Mother/ females ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/the-personal-planets-18.html Transiting Cycles ~ approximately how long it takes a planet to rotate around the Zodiac The Personal Planets The Sun ~ 1 year (1 month in each sign) The Moon ~ 1 Month ( Every 28 Days) Mercury ~ Approx. 1 year. ~ Retrogrades 3 times a year for 3 weeks at a time ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/planetary-transits-16.html  I did not include the exact dates of the eclipses, AUG 28 and SEPT 11, in the regular forecasts for the following reason:  While the energy might be intense on that day given they are full and new moons,  eclipse energy is felt for several months before and after.  What ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/september-2007-astrological-predictions-9.html  Astrology is the observation of the planets & the affect of their respective characteristics, to us, here on Earth.  Most skeptics would agree that the moon affects us here on Earth-i.e.: women’s cycles, planting cycles, and ofcourse, the oceans tides.  Police will tell you that things are generally more hectic ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/introduction-to-astrology-10.html Monthly horoscopes are based on Sun sign astrology and the solar houses.  If you know your Moon &  Ascendant/Rising sign, you should read those forecasts too. Peace and Prosperity,                                 Kerry LEO Happy Birthday!  Ruled by the Sun, Leos have a healthy ego and like to live large!  You demand respect, but are also ... http://astrologicalcharacteristics.com/august-2007-astrological-prediction-5.html