Fasten Your Seatbelts – Approaching Final Destination

The moment has finally arrived – the peak of it all.  A turning point is here for all of us – we have arrived at our final destinations.  Some of gotten here by the skin of their teeth and others have managed to muscle through without breaking a sweat (albeit I’ve yet to meet that person!).  Man o man – it’s certainly been an interesting – yet bumpy ride!

On Monday, May 20th we’ll have Pluto and Uranus in an exact square which simply means it’s the height of these powerhouse planet’s challenging energy.  These are the two that have been making us face change in our lives and basically forcing us to do things under someone else’s rules.  If you are affected then you’ve probably been feeling the tension, stress and push for months so this really comes as no surpise.

Some of us have lost some things in the fight but keep in mind that you’ll eventually get better things back in return.  The nice thing to know is that it is now peaked and the energy will start to ebate.  What’s done is done and now it’s time to pick up the pieces.

However – and yes I’m sorry to say there is a big- illusive – can’t hide however   We’ve got to deal with one last eclipse and a SuperMoon rolled into one – YIKES!  This grand finale will take place during the wee hours of May 25th.  So we’ll likely be feeling this big time around the 23rd/24th.  This final eclipse is the last in a three part series that we’ve been dealing with since the end of April.  I had cautioned everyone, in my Caught Up in Oz post,  to not make any major decisions till this final eclipse.

The reason for that is because eclipses bring things “out of the dark.”  They light things up in our lives that we either totally forgot about, pushed aside to deal with later, or simply had no knowledge of it in the first place.  I don’t know about you guys but I know that I’ve had several things come to light since the end of April and I’m curious to see what the final piece of the puzzle is!

This last eclipse is a Lunar one which means it’s a super charged up Full Moon.  It’s also a SuperMoon which adds even more instensity and FLAVOR to our spicy cocktail!  This super planetary phenomeon will take a Gemini-Sagittarius theme since these are the two signs at play.  Full Moons will end something in our lives and the context here will be forces of your mind (Gemini) and your beliefs (Sagittarius).  The eclipse itself takes place in 4 degrees Sagittarius.

Have you been true to yourself throughout this battle? It’s not always entirely possible – particularly when you’re being forced to change.  Things shift for a lot of us at this final destination and remember to “trust your gut” when it all comes out.  Believe in yourself and whatever you feel is right this week.  Even though things may not be entirely on your terms – you are the one who can ultimately decide how and where to go in this new foreign land you’ve arrived in!

Good luck to everyone and make sure to fasten your seatbelts

Getting to Know Your Planets

Astrology will always begin … and end …. with the planets.  They are the entitities that create forces in our lives and ultimately help to make things happen.  Since I’m a visual person, I’ve always thought of the planets as people.

I have characters in my head about how each of them operates.  Just like people – they have both good and bad characteristics.  They each have a purpose and work their “magic” a little differently in each of our charts.

Just for fun …. and perhaps because I’m in a “Gemini Mood” given that a lot of the planets are moving into Gemini or gearing up to get there …. I decided to help all of you get to know my “very good friends.”  For those of you that don’t know, Gemini is the talking sign and the one that likes to get social and mingle

No, I’m not a kook and I don’t talk to people that are not really there BUT I do have a relationship with each planet.  A good astrologer simply has to!  They would never be able to read a person’s chart unless they understood who the heck they were dealing with

So just for fun on this Friday – here’s a little blurb about what each planet would tell you upon first meeting them :

Sun – “HEY my name is Sun and I’m here to get this party started!  Kick off those shoes and let’s party!!  It’s our time to shine and get to know each other.  I’ll tell you about ME first!”

Moon – “Dear, bring me a tissue as I can’t help tearing up! My emotions always get the best of me. Let’s talk about all our feelings.”

Mercury  – “I’ve just had a really busy day popping in and out of all of these places.  I’m excited to meet you and can’t wait to chat!”

Venus – “Darling – you are just beautiful.  I love your outfit, makeup and hair.  Is that a Louis Vitton your carrying?  I simply LOVE tasteful style! Let’s get to know each other by talking about all the things we love.”

Mars – “It’s TIME TO PARTY!”  Let’s get loose and party the NIGHT away!  Who cares if we break a few bottles along the way – you only live once!”

Jupiter -  “I’m having a GREAT day!  I love life and always feel super positive!  How ’bout you?”

Saturn – “Man – my life sucks.”  No  matter what I do – I just can’t get it right.  Let’s talk about all our problems.”

Uranus – “So excited to meet you – I love a blind date.  There’s nothing that makes me more giddy than a good surprise.  I also love getting to know about what makes a person unique – tell me what makes you different.”

Neptune – “I am simply loving these cocktails.  Let’s order a few more and get lost in each other.”

Pluto – “Yeah – I’m glad we got to meet.  Let’s get deep and talk about all our most personal secrets.”

Who would you like to meet this weekend??  I know I have my favorite picks

Have a great weekend everybody!!!!

Kicked Down But NOT Kicked Out

I’m feeling it – there’s a planetary shift that’s occurring.  Things are heating up and the BIG “Pluto-Uranus Square” is looming.  It’s actually getting closer and closer and will peak on May 20th which is just a few days away.   If you’re a part of it – you already know it.  You’ve been feeling the stress for a few months now because these planets like to take their time in messing with us!

Astrologers have been talking about this planetary fight for a while and I’ve written quite a few articles on it myself.  My favorite probably is this one which talks about how these two powerhouse planets are forcing us to change – despite our adamant protests! I personally know it’s not fun because I myself was caught up in these challenging energies last year when these two bullies were first duking it out.

I was actually just thinking about the power of a force like this and how it can make us feel like we’re kicked to curb.  There’s nothing worse than feeling kicked down and beat up.  Sadly, these planets are known for doing that to us hence the reason they’ve got a bad rep.  What I pondered, however, is not the kicked down part but rather how one can rise themselves back up from the great fall they sometimes must take.  It’s always up to us to get back up again and we all have the capacity to do it – even if you think you don’t.

I’m sure we all have heard about the powerful story of the “Phoenix who rose up from the ashes.”  This awe inspiring symbol is truly the essence of any Pluto transit.  How can you not feel the power as you look at those awful flames …… and then rising up out of that pain and darkness is a beautiful bird.  This is exactly what Pluto does – he burns you down but IF you listen to his message and get up from your fall he will rise you up higher than you ever were before.

So if you feel like you are being taken down right now – hang tight my friends! Your day will come again and you’ll rise up and out of the flames you’re being pressured against now.  Remember that kicked down does not mean kicked out – this is the beauty of Pluto.  You will persevere and come out of it and become stronger than you ever were.  Your day will come again – I promise

Here’s to everyone caught up in challenges – hang in there and know that good things do eventually come out of all of our struggles!

Our Beautiful Mothers

Happy Mother’s Day!  There’s nothing more special than the love a mother has for her children.  The lengths a mother will go to for her children is truly amazing – because nobody will ever get in her to way of protecting her young.  She is the one that cares for us when we’re sick ,  lifts us up when we’re down and comes to our rescue when we need help the most.  She’s the one that’s there for us when no one else is – the one that loves us unconditionally.

Our relationship with our mothers are ever so complex – and very special at the same time.  Even if your mother doesn’t fit this description perfectly – she does love you in her own special way – as best she can.

In our Astrology Charts, we can look at our Moon to find out what our relationship is with our mother as well as to see what kind of mother we are ourselves.  The Moon is a very special planet because it rules our emotional realm and this stems from our relationship with our mothers.

I’d like to recognize these special people on their special day!  No matter if you’re a new mother, old mother, or “about to become a mother,”Happy Mother’s Day”to you.  Our jobs our the toughest – but the most rewarding and fullfilling.  Here’s to a day that celebrates “Mom” and all her wonder!

For The Love Of Scorpio

There’s no hiding it – Scorpio is that dark, mysterious and baffling sign that is totally misunderstood.  I’ve heard it whispered before … “yeaaah he’s a Scorpio … I know I should stay away but I just can’t help it” ….. “she won’t tell you ANYTHING don’t even try to get it out of her - she’s a Scorpio afterall” …. “she’s a freak with her jealousy and sometimes I feel like I can’t breathe” …. and on and on.

Yes, they do have a dark side but underneath that hard shell is a very sensitive soul.  For some reason their souls have chosen to protect themselves with a tough exoskeleton - painful stinger attached!  However, underneath it all is a very misunderstood person that really isn’t bad at all.  They really are kitty kats underneath it all.  The key to understanding them – however – is weathering the storm and getting some pretty hefty antihistamine cream for those nasty stings that always ensue eventually.  Keep in mind that once a Scorpio lets you in – it’s likely for life because it always takes so damn long for them to finally decide to trust you

My son is a Scorpio and I must admit when I was pregnant I was a tad nervous about all the planets lined up in the sign as I approached my due date.  I ended up having to have a scheduled C-section and when I got that date I immediately did what any Astrologer would – pulled out my emphemeris (a list of times/dates for planetary placements).  I found that his Moon was going to be in the sign too -  and of course I continued to fret.  THEN when I got the time of the surgery – I pulled out my ephemeris again and I saw that his rising sign would probably end up in Scorpio as well.  YIKES – there’s nothing like a DOUBLE Scorpion!  In Astrology we call a person with the same Rising Sign and Sun Sign a “Double” whatever that sign is.  However, I’ve never been one to mess with fate and I accepted the time I was scheduled for.  I decided to leave it in the hands of destiny – but I’ll admit there was a lot of “fretting” that took place before the actual birth

In the end,  the happy go lucky sign of Sagittarius was rising and he just made it – thank the good lord   I cried tears of joy when I discovered this because that Jupiter lightness will help him balance all of that other Scorpio energy he’s got – and it’s ALOT!! The Scorpio in him is already coming out – he’s emotional -possessive – jealous – alluringly good looking (Venus in Scorpio makes for good looks no matter what a person does) and a tad manipulative.  Oh and did I forget to mention - he’s only TWO

Yes, I know some of these traits are normal for a two year old – but the astrologer in me knows better!  He’s going to have to deal with his Scorpionic traits all his life and as his mom I’m going to have to gear up for the ride.  I’m a total sucker for him already though – you just can’t help but be mesmorized by him – another Scorpio trait.  There’s just always something about these types that lures us in …. like an addiction of some sort.  I feel for you if you’re involved romantically with one – once we fall for this type it’s ever so difficult to detach.

Our Scorpians are center stage right now for a variety of reasons.  Saturn, the planet that challenges us and makes us learn lessons (the hard way), is travelling through this sign.  He’s moving backwards right now travelling through the early degrees of Scorpio but come early July he’ll start moving foward again.  If you are a Scorpio yourself and haven’t felt challenged yet – it’s coming.  Rather than worry about it – know that the planets are about to allign in a way so that you’ll be able to do what it is that you truly want to do.

The other key element for Scorpio right now is all of these eclipses!  There’s a ton of Scorpio energy in almost all of them.  After we get through the two eclipses left in May (read more about that here),  there will be two more eclipses in the Fall that will make this year all the more eventful for Scorpios.    The good part about all of this is that Jupiter will enter the sign of Cancer in a few months and Cancer works well with Scorpio.  This means that despite the challenges Scorpio is facing this year, there will be a saving grace in what Jupiter delivers!

So all my Scorpio friends – I’ll tell you that I’m a fan of yours despite what anybody whispers behind your backs   I know it’s not an easy skin to walk around in and using that stinger is NECESSARY sometimes right ?   I’ll always be on your side …… but probably bring my stinger cream along just in case   I’m a sensitive Pisces after all and just can’t help but to like my fellow watery friends!

No BSing Around – It’s Taurus Time!

We’re in Taurus season right now and our friendly “bulls” are all in the midst of celebrating their birthdays.  Taurus is a great sign and I love its stable nature and ease in being able to tackle big problems.  It’s a sign that’s consistent and weathers the storm  – no matter how high the waves.  It doesn’t need a grand entrance , the limelight or someone constantly egging them on .  This sign puts its mind on what it wants and waits it out – patiently.

Whenver I think of Taurus – I always think about the story of Ferdinand The Bull.  Ferdinand embodies a lot of the Taurean qualities and I love him for it. He wants nothing more than to surround himself with beautiful flowers and lazily watch the days go by.  Taurus loves beauty since it’s ruling planet is Venus.  He’s not necessarily lazy, however, just slow to take action.

When he ultimately does – WATCH OUT – for there’s nothing a like a bull charge   Yes, he’s stubborn and quite honestly I’d never put myself in a situation to argue with a Taurean.  It’s a useless fight and the only one that will ever win is them!  They’ve got staying power and once you befriend a Taurus – I ‘d bet they stay with you for LIFE.  They’ll whether the storm and see you through thick and thin in love matters as well as friendships.  They are that stable force that gets us through life’s crisises.

This is an important year for this sign – in particular those born between May 4^th and the 19^th.  Any Taurus born during this period will start a brand new 19 year cycle in May.  Certain doors may close in their lives – but new and more important ones will now find them.  This is because the Solar Eclipse that occurs on May 9^th will touch their Sun very closely (the actual proximity depends on their birthday).  The energy of the eclipse will give them a lift and re-energize  their entire being in very positive ways.  It’ll be the beginning of a whole new 19 year cycle!

If this is you, then get ready to party and embrace the beauty around you!  You’ll be feeling great, ready to hit the town and tackle all your problems in positive ways.  It’s the start of a major new beginning and windows of opportunity will likely find you during this time.  In relationships, this can be a time where an important relationship with a male begines in regards to love or business matters.

Happy Birthday Taurus – here’s to a great year ahead!

Quit Me or Keep Me – Uranus Pluto Struggle Testing Relationships

I recently heard a beautiful love song by Kerli called “Love Me or Leave Me” and it really resonated with me since I know a lot of us are caught up in relationship struggles.  It’s a song that’s ageless and no matter where we are in our lives it’s one of those songs that we can listen to over and over again because it pulls on our heartstrings – particularly if you’re caught up in one of those relationship challenges.

I think the hardest thing about relationships is that we each want our own way and eventually someone has to give in or give up.  Quit me or keep me as Kerli sings and this is the decision that so many of us are faced with right now.  From a planetary standpoint, we can blame Uranus and Pluto for our relationship woes.  These two are battling it out – intensely – right now and the fight is being felt in our personal lives.

Uranus wants his way – he’s a rebel – he’s selfish and says I’ve had enough and want to be free.  Pluto also wants it his way and he propels change to happen and doesn’t care what kind of destruction happens in the process.  It’s a tough struggle and it will only intensify as we get towards the end of May.

If you’re caught up in this battle in your own personal life – my advice is to stay patient.  Someone will have to change.  Maybe it’s you … maybe it’s the other person … however it plays out your relationship will never be the same again.  The beauty of this struggle is that something new and even more beautiful may end up blossoming out of the destruction.

Love me or leave me …. quit me or keep me …say something or please just let me go ……

Listen to Love Me Or Leave Me