Your Milky Way Horoscope Dec. 29-Jan. 4, 2014

By Milky Way Maid

The Sun at 8 degrees Capricorn is conjunct Mercury at 1:28 am Sunday. This is a key point in the economic cycle (as are all the conjunctions between Sun, Mercury and Venus) so keep an eye peeled for stock market moves and hot sectors. Since this is in Capricorn, the sign of both Big Business and of government, those areas should feel the biggest impact. The Sun opposes Jupiter a week later, which may mean that gold (Sun) hits a correction point. 

 

Mercury at 8 degrees 39' Capricorn squares Uranus in Aries at 3:48 am Sunday. This is followed by the Sun square Uranus at 12:05 am Monday. Mercury-Uranus squares are generally bad for buying electronic or mechanical items; it may mean that repairs are called for on items you already have. To avoid accidents, avoid doing things on impulse – the key word there is impulse. Think what to do, use your signals, communicate your intentions. You might have some brainstorms, but your thoughts tend to be chaotic and so you benefit from writing down what needs to be done, step by step. Your nerves may also be jittery; skip the second cup of java. This is followed by the Sun's hunger for change. You may change your routine, shake yourself out of a rut. Once I got on a plane under this transit, for a quick weekend trip. You need a change of scene instead of staring at the same four walls. Instead of channel surfing or web surfing, try visiting a museum show or gallery. Pick up a magazine you never heard of before about a subject you might not be familiar with. At the same time, expect the unexpected. 

 

Mars at 11 degrees Libra squares Pluto in Capricorn at 8:16 pm Monday. If the Uranus squares are not channeled into constructive changes (see above) then this Mars-Pluto square may blast you out of your cozy cocoon. Mars and Pluto together are such an explosive combo, it's like dynamite plus a nuclear bomb. Avoid dangerous places or hi-energy crowds. There can be ego conflicts or power struggles between business partners or marital partners. Ambition or control issues may be a sticking point. On the plus side, you can harness this energy to get a lot of work done, like cleaning out a garage or demolishing a building. You might also conceive a child if you have not been able to before. 

 

Mercury is conjunct Pluto at 11 degrees Capricorn at 6:24 am Tuesday, and soon squares Mars in Libra at 9:59 am Tuesday. This is a lot like Mars-Pluto, but more verbal. Mercury plus Mars in particular is argument or debate, although Pluto wants to totally demolish the opponent's assumptions and data. 

 

Then the Sun is conjunct Pluto (again at 11 degrees) at 1:54 am Wednesday, New Year's Day. I am going to make a suggestion on how to harness the power of the conjunction with Pluto (PS – there is also a New Moon in Capricorn on New Year's Day at 6:14 am on 10 degrees 57' of Cappy). Pluto has many meanings but I want to focus on the one that helps you to take control of your own life. You might want to also harness the power of the 11 degree number by waiting for the clock to hit 11:11 on your digital readout, and making a very concentrated, very earnest wish for your life, for the year, or for the near future. The numbers lady, Glynis McCants talked about how an actress made a wish for herself to get a plum role when the clock read 11:11; she got the part and hit it big with that role. 

 

The Sun at 12 degrees Capricorn squares Mars in Libra at 7:14 pm Thursday. After all the heavy-duty transits listed above, this one may seem like a piece of cake. All ya gotta do is get into the gym and work off your frustrations. Because the square can mean being blocked or hemmed in somehow, and you really wanna dig in your heels and fight back. This is good in an athletic contest, where one team is down 10 points at the half and comes back to win the game in the second half. 

 

Mercury at 15 degrees Capricorn opposes Jupiter retrograde in Cancer at 2:11 am Friday. Fifteen degrees is the world degree in cardinal signs, so there might be rather significant news in the wind. Pay attention to the fine print in any deals, or have someone with you who will take care of that. A tendency to arrogance sometimes with this transit, so don't come across as a know-it-all. A sense of humor really helps lighten the mood.

Please look to the right-hand column on Blogger if you would like these articles translated into Spanish, French, German, Japanese or any other language. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/

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LATE DEGREES – see my popular article on late degrees of all the signs. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/2008/08/planets-in-late-degrees-what-do-they.html

POPE FRANCIS – I finally posted a little article on the new Pope Francis and also a kind of book review on a book that accidentally talks about ancient astronomy. The article on Pope Francis is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/a-look-at-the-new-pope-franciss-astro-charts/ And the article on the best book that both is and is not about ancient astronomy is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/the-best-book-about-ancient-astronomy-that-isnt-about-astrology-per-se/

COOL WEBSITES – In no particular order of importance: Check out Astrology.com -- free lessons online. Watch astronomic animations at http://shadowandsubstance.com/. Go to http://www.solarsystemscope.com/ for a view of our solar system and nearby stars. This guy called the correct winner of the 2012 election, and he puts out a monthly column: http://www.howardbeckmanvedicastrologer.com/wordpress/

This guy writes a cool weekly astrology newsletter and sells astro books: Dave at www.astroamerica.com.

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Readers can follow not only their Sun sign horoscope but also their Ascendant for further clues to how your week will develop. NOTE: some aspects are exact on a weekend but may find opportunity for expression on the Friday or Monday nearest the exact aspect. Times given are in Eastern Standard or Eastern Daylight Savings Time depending on the season.

ARIES - March 20-April 19 - The powerful New Moon on New Year's is in your solar tenth house of career and rank; you may have to risk public failure, but doing so may lead to fulfilling your ambitions. Uranus transiting your sign also ties in to the New Moon; you may upset the status quo, possibly as a gadfly or activist. You may rely on your mate more than ever in the first half of 2014, due to the strength of the transits of Ceres and Vesta in your seventh house.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – The powerful New Moon on New Year's is in your solar ninth house of publishing, college, law, religion, the internet; your intellect delivers amazing insights and intuition not just for your benefit but for all the world. Pallas transiting your fifth house and Mars in your sixth house tie in to the New Moon; health challenges lie ahead, but so does a very bright, capable person as a love interest. Pay attention to the fine print in any contracts Friday, or take along a confederate who will do so.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 – The powerful New Moon on New Year's is in your solar eighth house; you may learn how to tap into others' true motivations, and push them into greater self-awareness. You are very proud of an accomplished child in 2014. You challenge yourself to learn to dance this year. You may win a bet Thursday night that you can do some athletic feat; getcher tennies on.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 - The powerful New Moon on New Year's is in your solar seventh house of partners; opening up to your mate can catapult you into a deeper and more intimate bond. A neighbor may have very good advice for you about practical matters like software or keeping a datebook. A male family member may be a bit disruptive this year. The year 2014 may get off to a trying start, but the protective power of Jupiter still in Cancer is in effect.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 - The powerful New Moon on New Year's is in your solar sixth house of health and work; you clean up disorder and install efficiencies in the office or in a volunteer situation. A new personal accountant or tax adviser may offer excellent guidelines for getting your finances in order this year. Think carefully before sending letters or email out there; have a friend scan thru them first.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 - The powerful New Moon on New Year's is in your solar fifth house of creativity and fun; you can tap into a deeper level of creative power when entertaining others, if you are able to set aside inhibitions. Pallas in your sign ties in to the New Moon; you may be a guide or mentor of some kind to children. Watch out for excess fees and taxes on your bills in 2014, and ask for unjustified charges to be removed. Juno moves into your sign for the New Year; unmarried persons may not remain so for long.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – The phone may ring off the hook Sunday (or the previous Saturday) so keep in touch. The powerful New Moon on New Year's is in your solar fourth house of home and family; accepting your deep feelings increases your sensitivity to others and deeper ties. Pallas in Libra trines the New Moon, probably indicating that you may play a greater role as mentor or adviser to family members.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – The Moon is in Scorpio Sunday morning. Exchange a favor Sunday morning with a loved one, possibly a young niece or cousin. The powerful New Moon on New Year's is in your solar third house of messages and gadgets; you can ask penetrating questions that provoke others into new insights, kind of like Socrates did. Pay attention to the fine print in any contracts Friday, or take along a confederate who will do so.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – The Moon is in Sag from 12:37 pm Sunday till midday Tuesday, New Year's Eve. I would probably skip the matinee Sunday afternoon. If you are off work Monday, a morning game of pickup basketball with a friend might be the thing to work off some of those holiday calories. The powerful New Moon on New Year's is in your solar second house; you may have to draw upon hidden talents if you are to transform your financial situation.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – The Moon is in Capricorn from 1:01 pm Tuesday till midday Thursday. Tuesday afternoon favors pipe-dreaming up your goals for next year. Do some serious wishing on your stars at 11:11 Wednesday morning. Don't be too stingy Wednesday afternoon. The powerful New Moon on New Year's is in your own sign; “extreme makeover” might be the keywords for 2014, whether you change your image, your name or your career. You are likely to dig in your heels Thursday night.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – The powerful New Moon on New Year's is in your solar twelfth house; you feel the presence of the unseen world and of the spiritual dimensions. The Moon is in Aquarius from 12:03 pm Thursday till midday Saturday. Your energies are excellent on Friday; you may even do some rock climbing. Frustrations set in Friday night, tho, so have a Plan B and C.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – The powerful New Moon on New Year's is in your solar eleventh house of groups; you shape the organizations you belong to into alignment with universal values. The Moon is in Pisces from 11:58 am Saturday and thru the rest the of the weekend. You vote for a nice long film festival Saturday afternoon and evening; take notes on the movies to share with others online!

Your Milky Way Horoscope Dec. 22-28, 2013

By Milky Way Maid

Mercury enters Capricorn at 5:12 am Tuesday. Mercury in Capricorn is all business!! Mercury here also wants to be the Answer Man, the one who at least wants to be the one people turn to for the answers. He may even gather all sorts of factoids and expect you to be quite impressed by his knowledge, whether it is pertinent to the matter at hand or not. A more mature Capricorn personality focuses more on filling others' need for the facts, just the facts, ma'am. Cappy needs to focus less on what he knows and more on what information he shares for mutual benefit and advancement. To his credit, Capricorn has a steady and serious mind that readily studies long and hard, and absorbs details while never losing sight of the Big Picture. Does not like to be disagreed with! Famous people with Mercury in Capricorn include: Edgar Allen Poe, Lord Byron, Louis Pasteur, Douglas MacArthur, Everett Dirksen, Barry Goldwater, Shelley Berman, Margaret Chase Smith, Richard Nixon, and curiously enough, W. C. Fields! 

 

The Sun at 3 degrees Capricorn sextiles Neptune in Pisces at 12:06 pm Tuesday. If this contacts any natal planets, this transit can find you more disposed to entertain spiritual ideas and ideals, to meditate, to deeply enjoy listening to music, to study occult subjects like astrology or the tarot. You may also be more sensitive to others' feelings. It's a good time to sit quietly by a fountain or waterfall, and just listen to the babbling and burbling waters. 

 

Mars at 8 degrees Libra opposes Uranus in Aries at 3:33 am Wednesday, Christmas Day. The personal energy of Mars needs to work off some steam, but runs up against restrictions that cramp its style. Hence the Uranus energy goes to work to break down those confining walls and strictures. Rebellion! Revolution! Stand back, everybody! You're irritable and impatient and may lash out without planning to – or your projected resentment is directed back at you. Yes, you probably need to liberate yourself on some level, but telling off the boss doesn't do you any favors in the long run. Creative change that is suppressed may boomerang on you as health problems OR as accidents, so do try to manage your own change. Whoa, the Moon is also conjunct Mars that night, intensifying feelings and possibly leading to heated exchange of words. Don't let it be you that starts something. 

 

Mercury at 3 degrees Capricorn sextiles Neptune in Pisces at 4:04 am Thursday. To me, Mercury and Neptune just do not mix well at all. Some may believe that there is room for positive growth in spiritual thought, or the use of mantras or affirmations, working with artistic imagination, intuition, etc. It may actually be helpful to focus on creative work under this transit. But frankly I think that most of us let this transit go by with an hour or a day of mere daydreaming, with nothing to show for it. Or even worse, they let some huckster rip them off with promises of all kinds of freebies and sweeteners.

Please look to the right-hand column on Blogger if you would like these articles translated into Spanish, French, German, Japanese or any other language. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/

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LATE DEGREES – see my popular article on late degrees of all the signs. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/2008/08/planets-in-late-degrees-what-do-they.html

POPE FRANCIS – I finally posted a little article on the new Pope Francis and also a kind of book review on a book that accidentally talks about ancient astronomy. The article on Pope Francis is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/a-look-at-the-new-pope-franciss-astro-charts/ And the article on the best book that both is and is not about ancient astronomy is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/the-best-book-about-ancient-astronomy-that-isnt-about-astrology-per-se/

COOL WEBSITES – In no particular order of importance: Check out Astrology.com -- free lessons online. Watch astronomic animations at http://shadowandsubstance.com/. Go to http://www.solarsystemscope.com/ for a view of our solar system and nearby stars. This guy called the correct winner of the 2012 election, and he puts out a monthly column: http://www.howardbeckmanvedicastrologer.com/wordpress/

This guy writes a cool weekly astrology newsletter and sells astro books: Dave at www.astroamerica.com.

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Readers can follow not only their Sun sign horoscope but also their Ascendant for further clues to how your week will develop. NOTE: some aspects are exact on a weekend but may find opportunity for expression on the Friday or Monday nearest the exact aspect. Times given are in Eastern Standard or Eastern Daylight Savings Time depending on the season.

ARIES - March 20-April 19 - Mercury enters your solar tenth house on Tuesday; you are better able to communicate your confidence and authority in your field. Cardinal signs get stressed by the Mars-Uranus opposition on Christmas morning (Wed.); Aries might rebel against all they are “expected” to do and just take off with solo plans for the day. You unwind with an eggnog party Friday afternoon.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – You enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon with professional friends. Mercury enters your solar ninth house on Tuesday; you may feel a desire to teach, but need to avoid a pedantic mode. Mechanical problems may affect air flights on Tuesday or Wednesday, so I think it is best to travel earlier in the week. You unwind with an eggnog party Friday afternoon.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 - Mercury enters your solar eighth house on Tuesday; you pick up on hidden motives and needs in the messages others give out. A child may have a temper tantrum Wednesday night; no doubt this is merely from the strain of being good for so many days. You unwind with an eggnog party Friday afternoon.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 - Mercury enters your solar seventh house on Tuesday; you can get really good at addressing the concerns of others once you have identified them. Cardinal signs get stressed by the Mars-Uranus opposition on Christmas morning (Wed.); It does no good to pout, Moon-baby, so just go with the flow. Pallas sextiles and Ceres squares Jupiter in your sign this week; your organizational talents take precedence over your cooking skills.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – The Moon is in Leo Sunday until mid-afternoon. You may receive a phone call from one of the kids early Sunday, probably just to touch base and confirm travel arrangements. Mercury enters your solar sixth house on Tuesday; you become stronger at synthesizing all the data into a cohesive statement. Have a merry Christmas Wednesday! You probably enjoy playing Santa!

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – The Moon is in Virgo from 2:19 pm Sunday till 1:17 am Wednesday. Sunday afternoon favors enjoying the company of children or other loved ones. Sunday night is movie night. Monday favors a lunch with your mentor. Mercury enters your solar fifth house on Tuesday; your communication style is both strengthened and weakened by your need to have the last word. You are please Tuesday night with your children's progress in school. You reach loved ones by phone Friday evening for a good chat.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – Mercury enters your solar fourth house Tuesday; you pick up on others' insecurities and are able to validate them while taking them apart rationally. The Moon is in Libra from 1:17 am Wednesday till Friday morning. Cardinal signs get stressed by the Mars-Uranus opposition on Christmas morning (Wed.); have any nicks or cuts tended to to avoid infections. Don't be the one to start any arguments Wednesday night, either. You unwind with an eggnog party Friday afternoon.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – You may receive several calls asking for information Tuesday morn, the kind of info that only you can provide. The Mars-Uranus opposition on Wednesday threatens accidents if you are distracted, so drive safely. You know exactly what your kids are thinking Thursday morning. The Moon is in Scorpio from 8:58 am Friday till midday next Sunday. You enjoy a movie matinee Friday, followed by an eggnog party. You feel rather generous midday Saturday.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – You send out holiday greetings bright and early Sunday, complete with animations. Mercury enters your solar second house on Tuesday; your practical side comes to the fore this month. A friend gets a wee bit testy Wednesday night; jolly him along, buy him a drink, or go out for a walk together. Hold onto your money Thursday, and avoid signing contracts unless the other party has been thoroughly vetted.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 - Mercury enters your sign on Tuesday; you do go on, don't you? Cardinal signs get stressed by the Mars-Uranus opposition on Christmas morning (Wed.); you might have to soothe ruffled feathers and figure out a Plan B. You unwind with an eggnog party Friday afternoon.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 - Mercury enters your solar twelfth house on Tuesday; you may benefit from attending writing workshops or other quiet retreats. Juno is powering to the end of your sign this month; honor the idea of marriage, possibly by congratulating the happily married couple who are your best friends. Have a merry Christmas Wednesday! You probably kept some people busy with a group decorating project sometime this month.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 - Mercury enters your solar eleventh house on Tuesday; you are able to soften your communication style with a friendlier, folksier approach. Also midday Tuesday, the Sun highlights any spiritual tendencies you have; you may enjoy sitting by a stream or maybe the water feature at the mall. You may unintentionally mislead someone Thursday morning, so don't leave out key details. Chiron in your sign is irritated by Mars; maybe you should have a health issue checked out.

Your Milky Way Horoscope Dec. 15-21, 2013

By Milky Way Maid

Uranus makes a Direct Station at 12:39 pm Tuesday at 8 degrees, 35' of Aries. A period of rebellion and non-conformity and unexpected events comes to a close – Uranus went retrograde on July 17 at 12 degrees Aries, so try to think back to events since that time which shook up your life a bit. Dane Rudhyar said that Uranus “is the power of Transfiguration – it releases Light through the personality.” On some level you may have felt like you were struck by lightning! Things were probably a bit chaotic, although a Grand Trine in water signs of Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune may have eased things a bit, or may have heightened your emotional reactions to events. I know that I have experienced a roller coaster of emotions since about that time, and look forward to things settling down. Complacency tries to lull us to fall back into our old ruts, but the work is to apply your new insights into breaking through your old limitations. There is no going back!!

The Sun enters Capricorn at 12:11 pm Saturday. Sun in Capricorn natives seem to naturally take leadership positions; they like to have some control over others, although they are not necessarily malicious in wanting power. They just like being in a position where they are not helpless against the tide of events! Sometimes they do get hung up on the respect thing, rather than focusing on getting the job done. Cappy is a natural-born organizer, and is also good at recognizing and developing organizational talents in others. Is willing to delegate. Capricorn natives seem old when they are young, and young (or at least well-kept) when they are old. They have a strong sense of duty and are self-disciplined. Famous people with the Sun in Capricorn include: Cary Grant, Joan Baez, Barry Goldwater, Artur Rubenstein, Muhammad Ali, Kit Carson, Benjamin Franklin, Danny Kaye, Rudyard Kipling, Louis Pasteur, Sir Isaac Newton, and Saint Joan of Arc. 

 

Venus makes a Retrograde Station at 4:53 pm Saturday at 28 degrees 58' of Capricorn. Venus will go direct again on Jan. 31 at 13 degrees Capricorn. So for these six weeks you may reconsider expressing love, or may doubt the love offered by others. You may also have trouble attracting money into your life. On the plus side, you may have a change of heart about someone, and decide you did not really understand them before. Capricorn is not what you call a forgiving or magnanimous sign, and may insist that you give only as much as you are being given. However, Venus stations represent a change in values, or a change of heart according to Dane Rudhyar. Maybe Capricorn represents “what remains” – and the Venus stations illuminate What Really Matters, and that is generally speaking NOT mere dollar signs. PS-- Thursday is the worst day to ask anyone for a favor. 

 

Also, we have a Full Moon this week at 4:28 am Tuesday, at 25 degrees 36' of Gemini. Jupiter and Saturn remain in trine in water signs, at odds with the air and fire of the Full Moon. Vesta and Ceres remain in a paso-doble at 13 and 17 degrees of Libra this week; relationship matters retain high priority. Use this energy to tackle nagging issues with your partner.

Please look to the right-hand column on Blogger if you would like these articles translated into Spanish, French, German, Japanese or any other language. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/

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LATE DEGREES – see my popular article on late degrees of all the signs. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/2008/08/planets-in-late-degrees-what-do-they.html

POPE FRANCIS – I finally posted a little article on the new Pope Francis and also a kind of book review on a book that accidentally talks about ancient astronomy. The article on Pope Francis is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/a-look-at-the-new-pope-franciss-astro-charts/ And the article on the best book that both is and is not about ancient astronomy is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/the-best-book-about-ancient-astronomy-that-isnt-about-astrology-per-se/

COOL WEBSITES – In no particular order of importance: Check out Astrology.com -- free lessons online. Watch astronomic animations at http://shadowandsubstance.com/. Go to http://www.solarsystemscope.com/ for a view of our solar system and nearby stars. This guy called the correct winner of the 2012 election, and he puts out a monthly column: http://www.howardbeckmanvedicastrologer.com/wordpress/

This guy writes a cool weekly astrology newsletter and sells astro books: Dave at www.astroamerica.com.

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Readers can follow not only their Sun sign horoscope but also their Ascendant for further clues to how your week will develop. NOTE: some aspects are exact on a weekend but may find opportunity for expression on the Friday or Monday nearest the exact aspect. Times given are in Eastern Standard or Eastern Daylight Savings Time depending on the season.

ARIES - March 20-April 19 – Uranus goes direct in your sign on Tuesday; make an effort to apply your new insights into remaking yourself as a new and better person. You can reach across barriers of race and class, becoming a leader who is respected by all. The Sun enters your solar tenth house on Saturday; you may feel an extra responsibility at year-end to mind the store in a responsible way.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 - Uranus goes direct in your solar twelfth house on Tuesday; you may be eccentric just to be perverse. But following your personal insights and inspiration can lead you to a more authentic self. The Sun enters your solar ninth house on Saturday; you enjoy being consulted as an expert in your field, and are generous with advice.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 - Uranus goes direct in your solar eleventh house on Tuesday; you desire freedom and independence within the framework of a group. This may express itself as impersonal and cold rationality, but of course you manage to treat everyone as equals yet as individuals, too. The Sun enters your solar eighth house on Saturday; you resist dipping into the joint account or even the rainy-day fund for holiday splurges.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 - Uranus goes direct in your solar tenth house on Tuesday; there is the tendency with this transit to deliberately disrupt the status quo, without thinking about what to replace it with. The positive side involves creative change for the benefit of all. The Sun enters your solar seventh house on Saturday; you insist on being treated as an equal this month and you speak up about your needs and values.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 - Uranus goes direct in your solar ninth house on Tuesday; you have the tendency to attack or try to invalidate the belief systems of all others. It is far better to try to extract the germ of wisdom from every creed or person you meet. The Sun enters your solar sixth house on Saturday; while you carry out your duties this month you still manage to derive a sense of deep satisfaction from them.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 - Uranus goes direct in your solar eighth house on Tuesday; dealings with investment firms or insurance carriers can be erratic and unreliable, with many ups and downs. Know when to get out. The Sun enters your solar fifth house on Saturday; you enjoy pleasures this month but they will generally center on the children of the clan.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 - Uranus goes direct in your solar seventh house on Tuesday; you may get involved with a foreigner or someone with an accent. This may come after a series of short-term or erratic relationships with undependable people. The Sun enters your solar fourth house on Saturday; you dominate the household this month, deciding where and how the holidays will be celebrated.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 - Uranus goes direct in your solar sixth house on Tuesday; you fill unusual job opportunities, although in a material sense you may express this as temping. The Sun enters your solar third house on Saturday; your writing may become more formal or you may communicate with government offices this month.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – Uranus goes direct in your solar fifth house on Tuesday; the key phrase here is free expression. You may latch onto a medium for the more perfect self-expression of your unique slant on life. The Sun enters your solar second house on Saturday; you attract financial success by saving a little here and there, not by a big score.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – Uranus goes direct in your solar fourth house on Tuesday; you may insist on your freedom from tired family traditions this year, which is all right as long as you promise to return to the fold next year. The Sun enters your sign on Saturday; you assert leadership this month, the way cream rises to the top. Just remember not to gloat too much.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 - Uranus goes direct in your solar third house on Tuesday; you might find you have a knack for mind-to-mind thought transfer. On other levels, you are innovative in creating practical applications for technology, but take care not to focus on mere gadgetry that amuses only you. The Sun enters your solar twelfth house on Saturday; your private dreams receive an energy jolt and you may see more clearly how to build a foundation under them.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 - Uranus goes direct in your solar second house on Tuesday; your ability to innovate can mean a second income from new structures you create. The alternative may be unreliable and erratic income over the long term. The Sun enters your solar eleventh house on Saturday; you lead this month but in a very messy, amorphous Pisces-like manner.

Your Milky Way Horoscope Dec. 8-14, 2013

By Milky Way Maid

Mercury at 8 degrees Sag trines Uranus in Aries at 12:05 pm Tuesday. Ah, another of my favorite days for checking out buys in anything mechanical, electrical, electronic, etc. Anything from cars to computers to iPads to toasters. If your are shopping for holiday gifts, this is probably the best day to buy the electronic stuff. Bear in mind that Mercury is not really at home in Sag and might act like it wants to be in Gemini, its home. That says to me that things that record the written word, like a Kindle, would be a very appropriate item for this transit. 

 

Jupiter at 18 and a half degrees Cancer trines Saturn in Scorpio at 7 pm Thursday. Studies have shown that people who have success in the performing arts have a good natal aspect between these two planets. It indicates that their hard work (Saturn) is rewarded with lucky breaks and success (Jupiter). So I would think that this transit would favor kicking off a business venture like a store or website, or making a flurry of introductions to people in your chosen field. Being recognized in terms of an award, like Best New Artist, reaching a milestone in terms of hours put in, graduating from being just a temp to a regular employee – any of those types of things could also come your way if this contacts a natal planet or angle. 

 

Vesta and Ceres in the Via Combusta. While I had not paid much attention to the Via Combusta till now, a recent perusal of an article about Saturn completing its transit of the Via Combusta (the degrees from mid-Libra to mid-Scorpio) made me sit back and think this over a bit. At any rate, Ceres reaches 15 degrees Libra about Dec. 11, and Vesta reaches that point about Dec 25. The Via Combusta represents a trial by fire for any unfortunate transiting planet or other celestial body. I expect that any sense of ease and comfort will have to be severely cut back for Libra natives or anyone with natal planets being contacted. Ceres, representing bounty, will of course have to experience the winter of its hibernation, you might say. Ceres, the quiet and demure caretaker, nurse and homemaker, might cast about for a new home to take care of. Saturn officially left the Via Combusta Nov. 21. You might enjoy reading and reflecting on the New Moon eclipse conjunct Saturn of Nov. 3 in an article written by Willow at http://willowsweb.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-moon-eclipse-in-scorpio-conjunct.html 

She wrote: “My interpretation of the Via Combusta is humanized and comes from the point-of-view of a person experiencing life with key natal placements in this area. When the Via Combusta is strongly highlighted, there is a feeling of running the gauntlet through sometimes seemingly insurmountable odds, collective karma, booby traps and friction, very often related to relationship dynamics...”

Please look to the right-hand column on Blogger if you would like these articles translated into Spanish, French, German, Japanese or any other language. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/

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LATE DEGREES – see my popular article on late degrees of all the signs. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/2008/08/planets-in-late-degrees-what-do-they.html

POPE FRANCIS – I finally posted a little article on the new Pope Francis and also a kind of book review on a book that accidentally talks about ancient astronomy. The article on Pope Francis is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/a-look-at-the-new-pope-franciss-astro-charts/ And the article on the best book that both is and is not about ancient astronomy is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/the-best-book-about-ancient-astronomy-that-isnt-about-astrology-per-se/

COOL WEBSITES – In no particular order of importance: Check out Astrology.com -- free lessons online. Watch astronomic animations at http://shadowandsubstance.com/. Go to http://www.solarsystemscope.com/ for a view of our solar system and nearby stars. This guy called the correct winner of the 2012 election, and he puts out a monthly column: http://www.howardbeckmanvedicastrologer.com/wordpress/

This guy writes a cool weekly astrology newsletter and sells astro books: Dave at www.astroamerica.com.

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Readers can follow not only their Sun sign horoscope but also their Ascendant for further clues to how your week will develop. NOTE: some aspects are exact on a weekend but may find opportunity for expression on the Friday or Monday nearest the exact aspect. Times given are in Eastern Standard or Eastern Daylight Savings Time depending on the season.

ARIES - March 20-April 19 – The Moon is in Aries from 8:06 am Tuesday till Thursday afternoon. You may have a huge chip on your shoulder mid-morning on Monday, but there is hardly any reason for it to be there. Wednesday may be stressful because you feel squeezed between family and career obligations, though you get to relax in the evening. Thursday may bring an opportunity related to a family business or legacy. Pallas and Chiron oppose each other in your health sectors; a second opinion may identify your ailment.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – The Moon is in Taurus from 3:40 pm Thursday till early next Sunday. You enjoy a movie on Thursday night under an easy aspect to Neptune, but it may be best to let someone else drive.. Friday favors lunch with your mentor or an older advisor. Saturday night calls for family gatherings to enjoy the good life under Venus' charming rays.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 – Your best day of the week may be Tuesday, when the Moon is in compatible Aries you may find some charming miniature electronics to play with, favored by the transiting Mercury-Uranus trine. Thursday could bring a financial opportunity, possibly related to turning an avocation into a profitable going concern.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – Best day of the week is probably Monday, when the Moon is in compatible Pisces and there are easy aspects between the Moon and the heavy-hitter planets. Do some brainstorming on Monday and/or Thursday on ways to get your life and career moving forward, when Jupiter and Saturn are in trine.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – Your best day of the week may be Tuesday, when the Moon is in compatible Aries and you may find pleasure in electronic toys of some kind, favored by the transiting Mercury-Uranus trine – probably something that makes a lot of noise and is preferably red in color. On Thursday you may work behind the scenes on family matters, such as a family business.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – Your best days of the week are when the Moon is in compatible Taurus, Thursday night thru Saturday. Monday's quarter moon presents agreeable windows for progressing in your holiday agenda. Still, it would be well to take a break some evening for taking the kids to view the official tree lighting or to enact some family tradition.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – Tuesday favors buying an electronic gift for a relative, also buying or selling a car. Your salary scale could take a boost Thursday with the help of Jupiter and Saturn ensuring that past effort is rewarded. Pallas and Chiron oppose each other in your health sectors; a second opinion may identify your ailment.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – Best day of the week is probably Monday, when the Moon is in compatible Pisces and there are easy aspects between the Moon and the heavy-hitter planets. Do some brainstorming on Monday and-or Thursday on ways to get your life and career moving forward, when Jupiter and Saturn are in trine.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – Tuesday may bring an interesting experiment in thought transfer with a child. Tuesday may be the best day of the week anyway, with the possibility of a bolt from the blue (Uranus) late at night bringing real insight into how to solve a problem. Venus favors creative pursuits on Saturday night, so pull out the paint brushes or pen and paper.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – Best days of the week may be Thursday night thru Saturday, when the Moon is in compatible Taurus. You may develop a business plan for bringing a long-held dream to fruition Thursday, when a legacy gives you something to work with. You pause to enjoy the good life Saturday night.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – Best day of the week may be Tuesday, when not only is the Moon in compatible Aries, but the Mercury-Uranus trine plus your fascination with new technology helps you find a new toy to play with. Turning a sideline into a viable business might be on your agenda Thursday; make sure to get the best advice you can.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – The Moon is in Pisces from 3:34 am Sunday till Tuesday morning. Sleeping late Sunday morning, then self-absorbed at midday – you are hardly the social butterfly today. Monday you are called upon to put in extra effort, possibly with a whip poised over your head to help you stick to the task. Thursday might be the best day of the week for you, a day when it would be good to brainstorm on ways to get your career moving, when Saturn and Jupiter are in good position to help.

Your Milky Way Horoscope Dec. 1-7, 2013

By Milky Way Maid

Mercury at 27 degrees Scorpio sextiles Mars in Virgo at 11:35 am Tuesday. One can use one's verbal skills (Mercury) to convince (Mars) others of the correctness of your opinion. Mental and physical energy can be high, easily outpacing that of co-workers, so you might be better off working alone at your own quick tempo. Good for sports that require eye-hand coordination, or for crafts and skilled labor. Note that this Mars is very, very nit-picky and will split hairs to make a point, since it is in Virgo. 

 

Mercury enters Sag at 9:42 pm Wednesday. Bear in mind that Mercury is in the sign of its detriment in Sag, since it rules the opposite sign Gemini. That means that while the mind may be nimble here, the conclusions it draws may be quite careless of the facts. The mind is in other words, too prone to hasty conclusions. Theories may have no or too few facts to back them up. Nevertheless Sag is very inclined to self-righteous pomposity in presenting his conclusions as obvious fact. Powers of concentration can be weak, and memory can be unreliable. However, this Mercury can be very blessed with accurate hunches. Tends to be unfailingly honest, often blurting out what he thinks without couching his words in gentle consideration of others' feelings. Famous people with Mercury in Sag include: opera singer Joan Sutherland, author Rudyard Kipling, Joan of Arc, Frank Sinatra, J Paul Getty, author J D Salinger, Charles de Gaulle, John Osborne, and playwright Eugene Ionesco. 

 

Mercury at 2 degrees Sag squares Neptune in Pisces at 4:31 pm Friday. Call this the perfect wrong-way Mercury, who sets out for his destination and winds up 100 miles away at a gas station, calling the auto service for directions. One can be extra sensitive to other people's emotions, even empathetic or psychic. Might even feel kind of spacey, so it might be best to let someone else drive. Will need to make an extra effort to make sure messages are clearly understood. Can be extra sensitive to music or art, too, so it might be a good day to visit a gallery or museum. 

 

Mars enters Libra at 3:41 pm Saturday. This ingress is of another planet into the sign of its detriment – recall that Mars rules the opposite sign Aries. This Mars can be almost militant about maintaining peace at any price, sometimes squelching dissent to maintain the appearance of harmony. In a mature Libra, this Mars is good at initiating contact to air differences. Only then can a peace based on truth be established. Can be outraged at injustice – and frequently outraged! A born protester. Can make a good judge if disciplined and self-controlled. Mars in Libra is good at weighing the merits of both sides of an argument or legal case, and drawing a fair judgment. This Mars can be either very good or very bad!

Famous people with Mars in Libra include: rocker and peace protester John Lennon, actor Richard Burton, Johnny Carson, golfer Arnold Palmer, Paul Tillich, religious rebel Martin Luther, authors Edgar Allen Poe and Percy Shelley, playwright George Bernard Shaw, and Francoise Sagan. 

 

In late November, two asteroids changed signs. Vesta entered Libra and Pallas entered Virgo. By now their effects should make themselves felt. See notes in each sign.

Please look to the right-hand column on Blogger if you would like these articles translated into Spanish, French, German, Japanese or any other language. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/

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LATE DEGREES – see my popular article on late degrees of all the signs. Link: http://milky-way-astrology.blogspot.com/2008/08/planets-in-late-degrees-what-do-they.html

POPE FRANCIS – I finally posted a little article on the new Pope Francis and also a kind of book review on a book that accidentally talks about ancient astronomy. The article on Pope Francis is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/a-look-at-the-new-pope-franciss-astro-charts/ And the article on the best book that both is and is not about ancient astronomy is here: http://milkywayastrology.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/the-best-book-about-ancient-astronomy-that-isnt-about-astrology-per-se/

COOL WEBSITES – In no particular order of importance: Check out Astrology.com -- free lessons online. Watch astronomic animations at http://shadowandsubstance.com/. Go to http://www.solarsystemscope.com/ for a view of our solar system and nearby stars. This guy called the correct winner of the 2012 election, and he puts out a monthly column: http://www.howardbeckmanvedicastrologer.com/wordpress/

This guy writes a cool weekly astrology newsletter and sells astro books: Dave at www.astroamerica.com.

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Readers can follow not only their Sun sign horoscope but also their Ascendant for further clues to how your week will develop. NOTE: some aspects are exact on a weekend but may find opportunity for expression on the Friday or Monday nearest the exact aspect. Times given are in Eastern Standard or Eastern Daylight Savings Time depending on the season.

ARIES - March 20-April 19 – Monday has a New Moon in compatible Sag; you may get a lot of new insights over the next month with the aid of a course or seminar. Pallas transits your solar sixth house; you may work in or study a service job like teaching, nursing, dietetics, etc. Vesta is in your solar seventh house; don't beat yourself up if a relationship has problems. The Moon is void on Saturday so stick to routine matters.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – On Tuesday you may need your mate to talk to a rebellious child. Pallas transits your solar fifth house; you enjoy mentally-challenging games like chess or bridge. Vesta is in your solar sixth house; you may enjoy working with handicapped children, even on a volunteer basis. The Moon is void on Saturday so stick to routine matters.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 - Monday has a New Moon in compatible seventh-house Sag; a friend who has a foreign accent lifts your mood. Pallas transits your solar fourth house; you may work out of your home for a time, at least for a sideline. Vesta is in your solar fifth house; give yourself an outlet for your emotions in creative hobbies. The Moon is void on Saturday so stick to routine matters.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – Tuesday favors skilled work with your hands at work or on craftwork, so indulge yourself by spending some hours on your hobbies. You may even make some holiday gifts for loved ones. Pallas transits your solar third house; you expand your social network, and talk about your job more. Vesta is in your solar fourth house; you may be called upon to take care of sick relatives for a time. The Moon is void on Saturday so stick to routine matters.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – Monday has a New Moon in compatible Sag; you can brainstorm some great ideas so keep a notepad handy at all times. Pallas transits your solar second house; you work harder at saving, and your ethics are high. Vesta is in your solar third house; this favors scholarship, plus your communications are very carefully worded to avoid misunderstanding.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – Pallas Athena, having entered your sign in late November, starts to make itself felt. You may do volunteer work, or enter a service industry, distinguishing yourself with boundless cheerfulness. Pallas is also approaching a square to Chiron in Pisces, so you might embark on a job in the healthcare field if it contacts a work or career sector, or favorable natal planets. Vesta is in your solar second house; this will help you be strict with yourself when trying to keep to a budget.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – Monday has a New Moon in compatible Sag; expand your list of contacts and ask relatives to introduce you to their friends. Pallas is transiting your solar twelfth house; your objectivity becomes useful in handling difficult decisions. Vesta is in your sign; this is an ambitious placement, and you will sacrifice much in order to achieve them. The Moon is void on Saturday so stick to routine matters.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – The Moon is in Scorpio from Sunday till very early Monday. Best to wake about 8 am Sunday, when Jove lends an optimistic attitude. Lunch with a dear relative or neighbor, or shopping for gifts, is favored Sunday. Show a friend how to do your craft technique Sunday night. On Tuesday you may enjoy matching wits with a friend. Pallas transits your solar eleventh house; you are not volunteering this holiday season, but may instead help out a friend in need. Vesta is in your solar twelfth house; you may not understand why you do what you do, but neither does anyone else.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – The Moon is in Sag from 1:31 am Monday till early Wednesday. The Monday morn commute may be marred by brain-fog. Take a joke break Monday afternoon. Be sure to measure twice, cut once on Tuesday night. You can accomplish many items on your to-do list Friday. The Moon is void on Saturday so stick to routine matters. Vesta is in your solar eleventh house; you spend many hours for a volunteer or non-profit organization.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – Pallas transiting your ninth house gives you extra common sense. Tuesday favors debate and sharp wit. The Moon is in Capricorn from 1:49 am Wednesday till Friday morning. You might try a new coffee flavor Wednesday morn. Work with an affirmation Wednesday night. Share breakfast with a mentor or sage friend Thursday morn. You may go over the top emotionally on Thursday morning. Vesta is in your solar tenth house; you put in long hours during this transit on career demands.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – The Moon is in Aquarius from 1:53 am Friday till early next Sunday. You treat a friend to breakfast Friday. A relative pays a surprise visit or makes a surprise call Friday afternoon. The Moon is void in your sign on Saturday, so stick to routine matters. Pallas transits your solar eighth house; you may work behind the scenes for a cause. Vesta is in your solar ninth house; you may travel but it may be for work, so you don't get the fun of unstructured time and exploration.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – Sunday morning favors getting an early start on online gift shopping. Make a point of sticking to diet resolutions on Thursday when you are sorely tempted. Pallas transits your solar seventh house; you may get involved with someone in detective work. Count your blessings on Saturday. Vesta is in your solar eighth house; you may be frustrated if trying to claim insurance or other benefits through a spouse. The Moon is void on Saturday so stick to routine matters.