Your Milky Way Horoscope Feb. 2-8, 2014

By Milky Way Maid

Dear Readers-- I continue to recover from an episode of blood clots on the lungs. Thanks for your good thoughts and get-well wishes. Please visit the website of the National Blood Clot Alliance at StopTheClot.org to learn more about blood clots and when you might need to see a doctor about it.

Mercury goes Stationary Retrograde at 4:43 pm Thursday at 3 degrees 18' of Pisces. It will cross back into Aquarius on Feb. 12 or 13, and go Direct on Feb. 28 at 18 degrees 10' of Aquarius. Mercury will not cross 3 degrees Pisces again until about March 20, so make a note of any projects or issues that are stalled by the retrograde because they might not really move forward again until March 20. This all depends on whether transiting Mercury contacts (or aspects) any natal planets, too.

More on Mercury Retrograde in Pisces and Aquarius: Some have noted people get pretty slack about keeping up with real-world demands when Mercury retrogrades in Pisces; procrastination can take over and then really snarl your schedule. Psychic or paranormal experiences may enter your mind field. People often feel more stressed, and seek a quiet place to spend a few hours. This retrograding Mercury will actually spend more time in Aquarius, where it makes people more fixed in their views and opinions, causing serious friction both at home and at work. The worst part is that both sides might be wrong. Those who analyze medical astrological data state that they see more nerve and muscle disorders during Mercury retrograde in Aquarius.

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 11:55 pm Sunday till Wednesday morning. Try to avoid getting obsessed with an idea or a person Monday night; best to walk away and cool off. You may still be rather defensive the next day. Mercury goes retrograde in your solar twelfth to eleventh houses on Thursday; try to avoid pitched battles with friends and bosom buddies over viewpoints that may not be so important in the long run.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – The Moon is in Taurus from 4:46 am Wednesday till midday Friday. Tuesday night you may be way too defensive when talking about negative health habits that are doing yourself no favors. Wednesday should be a pleasant day with much touching bases with friends and relatives. Relax with a movie late that night. Thursday continues on a productive phase, even with Mercury going retrograde that afternoon. Try to get as much done as possible Thursday morning rather than afternoon.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 – The Moon is in Gemini from 1:44 pm Friday thru the weekend. You can get a lot done Friday evening due to excellent focus on the task. However, you might be prone to worries later that night; try to distract yourself with family game night or other group activities. You enjoy comedy and expressing yourself freely on Saturday morn – a la Born to Be Wild. Mercury goes retrograde in your solar tenth to ninth houses on Thursday; you could get drawn into battles over agendas, or the boss may overhear something you'd rather he hadn't.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – You may be emotionally over the top Monday night; put the brakes on and look at things objectively. Tuesday night you may be way too defensive when dealing with criticism of how you juggle work and career demands. Mercury goes retrograde in your solar ninth to eighth houses on Thursday; try not to be so adamant about your convictions this month.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 - Tuesday night you may be way too defensive when someone questions what you know or how you know it. Mercury goes retrograde in your solar eighth to seventh houses on Thursday; you could get into pitched battles with your partners (personal or business partners) possibly over joint finances or other pooled monies.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – Tuesday night you may be way too defensive when dealing with money issues, your own or joint accounts. Thursday morning may be the best period for asking for favors; in fact you may get even more than you hope for. Mercury goes retrograde in your solar seventh to sixth houses on Thursday; you and a health provider may have strong opinions on what your medical problem is, re problems affecting nerves and muscles.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – Monday night may be the most stressful period of the week; remember to express your caring and restrain yourself from saying things you don't mean. Tuesday night you may be way too defensive when dealing with your mate. Mercury goes retrograde in your solar sixth to fifth houses on Thursday; a child's health may be a concern for the month. There may be a great deal of confusion regarding health or legal matters Friday night.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 -Sunday's Moon-Saturn trine may see you lay a guilt trip on the kids, in the guise of having a meaningful chat. Tuesday night you may be way too defensive when talking about negative health habits that are doing yourself no favors. Worries may bog you down late Thursday but that is a short-term transit. Mercury goes retrograde in your solar fifth to fourth houses on Thursday; disputes over family members, especially children, may mar the month.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 - Tuesday night you may be way too defensive when dealing with friends and their opinion of your creative efforts, or of your latest love interest. Mercury goes retrograde in your solar fourth to third houses on Thursday; family trips may be the topic of heated discussions. Be sensitive to a partner's worries or confusion Friday night. Saturday morning is best for enjoying life and laughs.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – Sunday's Moon-Saturn trine may see you laying a guilt trip on a child of yours regarding how much you pay for their phone or internet access. Monday's squares to the Moon may propel some heated family arguments; everyone may need a timeout! Thursday morning may be the best period for asking favors. Mercury goes retrograde in your solar third to second houses on Thursday; be especially careful driving to avoid costly accidents.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 - Tuesday night you may be way too defensive when someone questions what you know or how you know it. Mercury goes retrograde in your solar second to first houses on Thursday; you may shoot yourself in the foot during this retrograde, mis-speaking in such a way that hurts your image. Be sensitive to a child's worries or confusion Friday night. Children's laughter can be most healing when you share some quality time Saturday morning.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – The Moon is in Pisces on Sunday, but goes void-of-course about midday. This means try to stick to routine matters in the afternoon or evening. An early luncheon with older in-laws or with a mentor looks favorable. Tuesday night you may be way too defensive when dealing with money issues, your own or joint accounts. Be sensitive to a family member's worries or confusion Friday night.

Your Milky Way Horoscope Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2014

By Milky Way Maid

Dear Readers--

I missed a column in January due to illness. I was in Intensive Care for a few days; my doctors are still running some tests. I'd appreciate your keeping me in mind for the near future while I mend. Thanks so much!

The Sun at 9 degrees Aquarius is sextile Uranus in Aries at 3:33 am Wednesday. Sun-Uranus aspects have to do with declaring one's independence and asserting one's uniqueness. We may resemble a rebel without a cause. We may break out of our ruts, and even play hookey from school or work. Insights can arrive without really working for them. Mentally, this transit favors study of any kind, because your alert, curious mind can comprehend and accept ideas more readily and more quickly.

Jupiter at 12 degrees Cancer opposes Pluto in Capricorn at 4:36 am Friday. This is probably a generational transit rather than a personal one. Opposition by the oligarchy (Pluto) can be strongly against progressive politics (Jupiter). On a personal level, one is obliged to keep to the straight and narrow lest the law (Jupiter) and/or police (Pluto) clip your wings a bit. (I am reminded of Jesus' trip to Jerusalem, where he worked to challenge both the religious and Roman authorities, while trying to maintain silence on the subject of whether he was the Messiah or not.)

Mercury enters Pisces at 9:29 am Friday. Mercury in Pisces far prefers the private world of fantasy to dry and nasty reality. Mercury here can be amazingly intuitive, although Pisces often fears expressing her intuitions in the face of ridicule or laughter. Mature Pisces natives can communicate their visions of a better way of life, birthing ideals into a healing force in the real world. The Piscean mind is not basically scientific, but it can absorb information and do well enough in an academic setting to graduate. If Mercury here is well aspected, denotes a creative imagination. Famous people with Mercury in Pisces include: opera singers Adelina Patti and Leontyne Price, author Victor Hugo, Eugene McCarthy, Earl Warren, Sidney Poitier, Princes Edward and Andrew, poet Robert Frost, and W E B DuBois.

Venus makes her direct station at 13 degrees, 34' Capricorn at 3:49 pm Friday. As I have explained before, based on reading Dane Rudhyar and other astrologers, the Venus retrograde period allows us to have a “change of heart” – about a specific person or about our values in general (balancing values of people vs money). During the retrograde, it can be awkward or difficult to relate to others, or we may doubt the sincerity of the Other, or feel let down. On December 21, Venus went retrograde at 28 degrees, 58' of Capricorn. In 2012, Venus went retrograde on May 15 and direct on June 27. Possibly reflecting on the 2012 period will reveal insights useful to understanding the current retrograde and direct motions. Venus represents magnetism, and during the retrograde it might be best to try not to attract whatever or whoever we most desire, because we may inadvertently drive them away. Wait till after the direct station (Jan. 31) to try to spread your nets. Then Venus is your friend again, and can function normally as the prime attractor in your life.

Please visit my twin site 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 – Wednesday is especially favorable for learning new material, or for satisfying your natural curiosity. Thursday's New Moon in your solar eleventh house emphasizes working for the greater good, possibly with a humanitarian or non-profit group. Mercury enters your solar twelfth house Friday; you speak your truth to others regardless of how they might react to it.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – Wednesday night favors getting inside information on how to handle a publishing or legal matter. Thursday's New Moon in your solar tenth house puts the focus on your real purpose for being in this world. Mercury enters your solar eleventh house Friday; your manner of interacting with others is disarming and friendly.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 - Wednesday is especially favorable for learning new material, or for satisfying your natural curiosity. Thursday's New Moon in your solar ninth house may send you hunting up college courses; there are many free courses online so make a search. Mercury enters your solar tenth house Friday; you just intuitively know what needs to be said in any business situation.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 - Mercury enters your solar ninth house Friday; you can teach in ways that others can learn, seamlessly adapting academic material to individual abilities. Venus' direct station in the solar house of relationships favors moving forward now in partnerships or any public appearances.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 -Thursday's New Moon in your solar seventh house puts extra focus on relationships and partnerships, so keep things honest and aboveboard. Mercury enters your solar eighth house Friday; you gain the intuitive ability to recognize others' unspoken motives and show them how they can move forward in realizing their fruition.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – Tuesday night is good for finding someone who will swap favors with you, whether that means babysitting each others' kids or watering plants while you are away. Mercury enters your solar seventh house Friday; you are able to summarize others' positions in a way that builds rapport and understanding. Venus' direct station in your solar fifth house is ideal for moving forward on the romantic front.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 - Thursday's New Moon in your solar fifth house may mean renewed creative efforts or enrolling in a craft class. Mercury enters your solar sixth house Friday; you may gain the intuitive ability to synthesize data into a cohesive analysis.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 - Thursday's New Moon in your solar fourth house may mean you finally feel like you belong. Mercury enters your solar fifth house Friday; you can enhance your communications with a bit of dramatic flair. Venus' direct station favors interviewing and all communications to make a positive impression on others.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – The Moon is in Sag as the week begins, and stays there till very early Tuesday. A Sunday morning walk around the neighborhood ends in meaningful conversation with neighbors. You do something different Sunday afternoon, possibly visiting an avant garde art display. Someone may spark your competitive energies Monday morning. Visit a bookstore after work Monday. Mercury enters your solar fourth house Friday; you become more sensitive to others' feelings and you gain others' trust as a result.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – The Moon is in Capricorn from 12:04 am Tuesday till late Wednesday. Write down dreams Tuesday morning. Focus on a new affirmation Tuesday night. You find someone to trade favors with late Tuesday. Midday Wednesday finds you charging off on a tangent without checking details first. Mercury enters your solar third house Friday; you are amazingly intuitive about others' thoughts and become adept at turning them to your side.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – The Moon is in Aquarius from 11:33 pm Wednesday till Friday night. Wednesday is extra favorable for learning new material. A New Moon in Aquarius occurs Thursday afternoon; it is accompanied by a sextile to Uranus which points to meeting new and unusual neighbors. Burn off some excess energy at lunch time Friday. Mercury enters your solar second house Friday; you gain a surprising amount of practical perception this month.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – Thursday's New Moon in your solar twelfth house may send you on a productive retreat. The Moon is in Pisces from 10:45 pm Friday till next Sunday night. Mercury enters your sign on Friday; you're up late Friday chatting on the phone or online. Write down dreams Saturday morning. You go to excess at the Saturday dinner hour. Saturday night favors time with loved ones, possibly at a humanitarian event.

Your Milky Way Horoscope Jan. 19-25, 2014

By Milky Way Maid

Dear Readers: I missed a week of this month's columns due to health problems. I was in the Intensive Care ward for a few days with a serious issue and my doctors have put me on medication while ordering more lab work. Please keep me in your thoughts for the near future. Thank you.

The Sun enters Aquarius at 10:51 pm Sunday. Aquarians are natural group members and sometimes group leaders; they accept that various members have different roles to fill in any healthy group dynamic. Aquarius natives almost always have an independent streak, sometimes being contrary for no reason at all except to express their “I gotta be me” attitude. Is often able to make members of a group feel included in determining the agenda for the group, so they willingly share info and lend their energies to the group project. Aquarians seem to understand human weakness, and are willing to have the group carry a member who is going thru a tough time. Aquarians look forward to all the new technology and scientific breakthroughs that the future brings, while remaining firmly grounded in the present time. This is a fixed sign, and don't forget it! They are not flighty even though they look forward to change. They can be the most steadfast of friends and spouses. Famous people with the Sun in Aquarius include: Lewis Carroll, Charles Dickens, Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln, Gertrude Stein, W C Fields, Carol Channing, Franklin Roosevelt, Mia Farrow, and Wolfgang Mozart. 

 

Mercury at 20 degrees Aquarius trines Mars in Libra at 9:57 pm Friday. Mercury with Mars in a positive aspect gives excellent hand-eye coordination, especially in sports and athletics. It is also a help in technical jobs and in creating crafts of fine workmanship. 

 

Mercury at 22 degrees Aquarius squares Saturn in Scorpio at 6:56 pm Saturday. This could mean the arrival of bad news or at least serious news, and serious discussion of that news flash. You may have to accept a delay in progress on some matters on your agenda. Nevertheless this transit is good for focusing on detailed work, such as in handcrafts or technical stuff.

Please visit my twin site 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 the best 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 Sun enters your solar eleventh house on Sunday; you apply the art of not seeming to lead while leading quite successfully. On Friday, the Mercury-Mars trine helps you effectively explain and defend your passionately-held views about the future. Saturday is probably not the time to broach discussions with club officers; messages can be garbled, delayed or lost.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 - The Sun enters your solar tenth house on Sunday; your uniqueness is expressed or even recognized in a public way. Attend a group event late in the week, where you could meet a future mate. On Friday you are more inclined to take on mental challenges at work; this may involve actually programming technology or searching for ready-made applications.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 - The Sun enters your solar ninth house on Sunday; you may be a perpetual teacher this month, or take a course in a futuristic science. On Friday you might ardently express how important you feel education is to your children, who might not be sold on the value of a sheepskin. Legal matters can be delayed past the weekend, so try to stay cool, calm and collected.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 - The Sun enters your solar eighth house on Sunday; you find ways to apply pooled resources for the good of many people. Midweek is brightened by an exchange of gifts or other symbols of affection. On Friday, for some reason the subject of who should inherit what receives the focus of your passionate attention. You may find a local lawyer who is the right one to handle a sensitive legal matter.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 - The Sun enters your solar seventh house on Sunday; you expect your mate to recognize both your uniqueness and your equality as a person within a stable relationship. Friday night favors defending your views effectively, possibly in a public place.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – The Sun enters your solar sixth house on Sunday; you appreciate the advances that technology brings in monitoring your own health. The Moon is in Virgo from Sunday till Tuesday morning. Interesting dreams to discuss over Sunday brunch. Share a good discussion with a mentor type Sunday evening, and retire for the night with an optimistic mind-set. Do somebody a kindness Monday morning.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – The Sun enters your solar fifth house on Sunday; your inner child demands expression of his uniqueness and his fascination with new toys. Moon is in Libra from 7:43 am till Tuesday till Thursday afternoon. Tuesday mid-morning favors conferences and any meetings where people have to get on the same page. Wednesday can be stressful, with people pulling in contrary directions. However, Wednesday night brings a phone call from an adult child with good news.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – The Sun enters your solar fourth house on Sunday; you want to be accepted by family members as a unique person. The Moon is in Scorpio from 4:43 pm Thursday till Saturday night. Thursday night favors an evening at the cinema or perhaps renting some venturesome fare from local sources. Friday afternoon favors a chat with your mentor. Late afternoon favors initiating legal matters, which might be favorably decided before the close of business. Towards the weekend you may meet a future mate, possibly in a group setting or in a hobby club.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – The Sun enters your solar third house on Sunday; you might find yourself more peripatetic than usual, perhaps sharing information with groups of people. You may give a speech before a group Friday night in which you are more passionate than usual about expressing your views. The Moon is in Sag from 10:13 pm Saturday thru the weekend. No aspects form Saturday night, so enjoy using your free will as you wish.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 - The Sun enters your solar second house on Sunday; you express your personal values through the kinds of purchases or donations you make this month. On Friday there is a chance of getting a position in teaching, one that gives you a platform for expressing your unique views.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 - The Sun enters your sign on Sunday; your independence grows and you insist on your uniqueness. You may find a way to make match-making pay as a business venture midweek. You may have the opportunity to vent your passions in a courtroom Friday, possibly when pleading your cause over a mere parking ticket. On Saturday you probably won't be Miss Mary Sunshine; however you can clear up intense, detailed tasks especially in handiworks like crafts or technical stuff.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 - The Sun enters your solar twelfth house on Sunday; you may get involved in realizing your private dream of a world of equality and peace. On Friday you are rather upset at the prospect of not inheriting into a family business or estate. Juno and Chiron line up in your sign for the weekend, opposite Pallas Athena; you may meet a future mate who is a lawyer or ombudsman type.