Your Milky Way Horoscope March 2-8, 2014

By Milky Way Maid

Saturn at 23 degrees 19' Scorpio makes a Retrograde Station at 11:19 am Sunday. Saturn is the “reality check” planet. Saturn retrograde can make you feel like you are never good enough; you may become so pessimistic that you get stampeded into rash actions out of desperation. Take your time during Saturn retrogrades when it comes to making a decision or arriving at a strategy for the future. More information is forthcoming yet, and you are really still in the data-gathering mode. The retrograde period is a time when you may be forced to build a solid foundation for your life, if that was not something that was properly done in childhood. You may have to finish something that was left undone, or be forced to take responsibility for something. Things seem to grind to a halt until that Unfinished Business is taken care of. 

 

Venus at 27 degrees Capricorn squares Mars in Libra at 3:04 pm Sunday. The square between Venus and Mars often translates as physical attraction, or sometimes sexual tension if there is some obstacle that keeps two people apart. It is important to apply mutual consideration and possibly compromise so that both entities can get something out of an encounter. This transit occurs in the late degrees of the signs, so it may be that one of them is the offspring of the owner of a large business, and the other one has hopes of climbing up the ladder of success via a propitious marriage. We shall see. 

 

The Sun at 13 degrees Pisces sextiles Pluto in Capricorn at 2:13 pm Monday. This transit favors what they call “embarking on a journey of personal transformation” and for creating order out of chaos. You may get deep into reading about esoteric subjects like psychology, meditation, yoga, astrology, numerology, etc. 

 

Venus enters Aquarius at 4:03 pm on Ash Wednesday. Venus in airy Aquarius likes to spread love around in the sense of agape, a non-romantic kind of brotherly love for all humanity. Aquarians can be very sentimental, though! And because this is a fixed sign, natives of the sign often remain married to their mates for a lifetime. This is NOT the sign of the swinger! Having said that, Venus in Aquarius represents being able to love and appreciate others in an impartial way. It can also express itself in immature personalities as eccentric behavior in an attempt to maintain his or her freedom. But if Venus is well-aspected, the native can be very idealistic about love. 

 

Famous people with Venus in Aquarius include: John Steinbeck, Henri Matisse, Arturo Toscanini, Lady Bird Johnson, Dick Van Dyke, Earl Warren, Frederic Chopin, Sammy Davis Jr., Franklin Roosevelt, Edward Albee, Muhammad Ali. 

 

Jupiter makes a Direct Station at 10 degrees 27' Cancer at 5:42 am Thursday. During the retrograde period, we may rethink our role in the society or culture we were born into. We may start to take a broader view, even a global view. At least for a while, we are able to break from routine and consciously choose a new way of thinking and doing things. When Jupiter goes direct, we may carry these new insights along with us and incorporate them into our daily lives – or not. That's the choice we all make. 

 

As you can see, three planets change direction this month – Saturn and Mars go retrograde, and Jupiter goes direct. Saturn and Jupiter are in water signs, so natives of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces may get whiplash as events gyrate back and forth.

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 – Saturn in your solar eighth house goes retrograde Sunday; you may refuse to get involved with someone several years older or younger, when in fact he or she is just perfect for you. The Moon is in Aries from 10:40 am Sunday till Tuesday afternoon. Cardinal signs find sexual tensions distract them at the beginning of the week. You enjoy chatting with friends at dinner Monday night. Tuesday can be stressful trying to balance demands from work and your mate. Venus enters your solar eleventh house on Wednesday; you may spend time with kindred spirits or attend a reunion of old friends or classmates.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – Saturn in your solar seventh house goes retrograde Sunday; you may give relationships a reality check but miscalculate the balance. The Moon is in Taurus from 2:12 pm Tuesday till Thursday night. You enjoy hanging out with laid-back friends on Tuesday night. Wednesday morning errands might be lucky for you. Venus enters your solar tenth house on Wednesday; people with influence may start trying to figure out where they can make good use of your talents, or you may be presented with more perks of the job you are already in. Requests made Thursday go nowhere.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 – Saturn in your solar sixth house goes retrograde Sunday; your health practitioners may want to retest you, or you may have unexplained weight loss. Venus enters your solar ninth house on Wednesday; you may go on a trip with a loved one, or meet a new romantic interest on a trip. The Moon is in Gemini from 9:37 pm Thursday thru the rest of the week. A prof or an editor may be willing to help you out late Thursday. You could take a wrong turn on your Friday morn commute. Laughs abound over dinner with friend that night. On Saturday you enjoy talking about or planning a trip.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 - Saturn in your solar fifth house goes retrograde Sunday; you feel like this is not the time to get serious about a romance or art training, but it is. Also the kids may have learning difficulties. Cardinal signs find sexual tensions distract them at the beginning of the week. Venus enters your solar eighth house on Wednesday; you may seem to have a money magnet in your pocket, also the little black dress looks extra good on you. Pallas re-enters your house of finances, helping you master money management.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 - Saturn in your solar fourth house goes retrograde Sunday; you may feel cramped in your home but a bit of creative rearranging of furniture can cure that. Venus enters your solar seventh house on Wednesday; you can really turn on the charm this month, and if you are not in a relationship you can probably find a new steady at this time. Pallas retrogrades back into your sign for the month; you get another chance to achieve goals and polish your self-confidence.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 - Saturn in your solar third house goes retrograde Sunday; you may misinterpret a message as a denial when you ought to seek clarification. Venus enters your solar sixth house on Wednesday; you may adopt a new member of your “furmily,” or start a new diet with the goal of fitting into a darling new dress. As ruler Mercury (direct now) retraces its steps in your solar sixth house, workplace procedures get cleaned up and updated.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – Saturn goes retrograde in your solar second house on Sunday; personal finances can be tighter for a while. Also you may have feelings of not deserving what you have, and toss or give away things that you really do need and use. Cardinal signs find sexual tensions distract them at the beginning of the week. Venus enters your solar fifth house on Wednesday; this is a good time for flirting, since you may latch onto a very attractive new beau. Also, artistic projects turn out very well, with balance and harmony.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – Saturn in your sign goes retrograde Sunday; things that affect you personally may stall or be delayed. Also you may see only your shortcomings, and need to give yourself credit for what you have going for you. Venus enters your solar fourth house on Wednesday; you spend time redecorating your home or just doing a deep cleaning. You may feel uncomfortable as the Mars retrograde (which began last Saturday) sinks in; maintain diet and health regimen faithfully through this time, and get plenty of rest.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 - Saturn in your solar twelfth house goes retrograde Sunday; you may spend too much time brooding over regrets, or go away to a hideaway only to miss important calls. Venus enters your solar third house on Wednesday; socializing is more pleasant, and you may receive a love letter or two. Your ruler Jupiter goes direct Thursday, when you may start feeling more like your usual optimistic self again.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 - Saturn in your solar eleventh house goes retrograde Sunday; you may wish to resign a club officer position for a silly reason. Cardinal signs find sexual tensions distract them at the beginning of the week. Venus enters your solar second house on Wednesday; you may exchange gifts for no reason, receiving certificates to a spa or visits to art galleries or concerts.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 - Saturn in your solar tenth house goes retrograde Sunday; you may have doubts whether your career ambitions will work out, but don't lose faith. Venus enters your sun sign on Wednesday; this is an ideal time to get a makeover or at least a good new hair style. Air signs should do some ideating about how to act on their values late Thursday; take notes for evaluating those insights later. You may repeat the process Saturday afternoon.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – The Moon is in Pisces until 10:40 am Sunday. The Moon-Venus sextile about 6 am favors treating a dear one to a breakfast buffet. Saturn in your solar ninth house goes retrograde Sunday; legal matters may be delayed by a continuance or motions or even a mistrial. Venus enters your solar twelfth house on Wednesday; this could mean that a kind of guardian angel or backer starts working in your favor.

Your Milky Way Horoscope Feb. 23 – March 1, 2014

By Milky Way Maid

The Sun and Neptune are conjunct at 5 degrees Pisces at 1:11 pm Sunday. As I was saying in last week's column, perhaps you ought to let someone else drive; it is way too easy for you to get confused and lost today. To put it another way, you probably couldn't find your way out of a paper bag. It is a good day for shooting yourself in the foot, literally or metaphorically, so leave new matters for another time. In some ways it can be an expression of the anxious or confused energies around you, which you have absorbed like a psychic sponge. It may be good to reinforce a kind of protective blue aura around yourself. 

 

Venus at 23 degrees Capricorn sextiles Saturn in Scorpio at 11:50 pm Monday. One interpretation is “kind advice” – which to me is the best type of advice to give. If one of the planets is in a money house, it may bring an opportunity to earn what you need. If one of the planets is in a career house, it can help you schmooze with the movers and shakers in your corner of the world. 

 

Jupiter at 10 Cancer squares Uranus in Aries at 2:33 am Wednesday. This aspect is basically generational but can be quite disruptive in one's personal chart. You may feel like you are on a roller-coaster ride. You may feel like you were “born to be wild” while at the same time reporting as usual to a button-down job. You may burn a bridge or two, hopeful that you can now journey to a land where the grass is really greener. 

 

Mercury makes its Direct Station at 18 degrees 10' Aquarius at exactly 9 am Friday. Yeah, I can see you breaking out the confetti and balloons. I hope you have taken the opportunity to clear the air (since it occurs in air sign Aquarius) and put communications on a solid footing, with all parties on the same page. If you have Mercury retrograde in your natal chart, you may have enjoyed a vacation from miscommunications or internal chatter. 

 

The Sun at 10 degrees Pisces trines Jupiter in Cancer at 11:05 pm Friday. Luck can land in your lap under this transit, or maybe you are king/queen for a day. Try not to be too haughty! Travel is generally favored since you are optimistic and open-minded, ready to make friends wherever you go. It is a good day for visualizing a better life in every way. I must add, however, that sometimes a Jupiter transit contacting your personal planets is more protective than lucky, although given the current economic realities, protection of your main source of income is very lucky indeed. 

 

Mars makes a Retrograde Station at 23 degrees 32' Libra at 11:24 am Saturday. Just as Mercury gives us a chance to correct erroneous thinking, Mars retrograde gives us a chance to change bad health habits, possibly because you are forced to by some health wake-up call. If this is close to natal planets, your energy may be low, so make sure to get enough rest. You may have difficulty with sports, competition in general, or with expressing anger or standing up for yourself. On the plus side, it is easier to count ten before responding with inappropriate anger. On the minus side, you may let resentments fester until you explode later; to fester is BAD, do not fester. Depleted physical energy can make it harder to heal, slower to recover from ordinary infections, fevers, injuries. You may find it helpful during this time (and for the long term) to take up some yoga exercises, if only some breathing exercises, to help your body recharge its battery.

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 night is definitely a time to schmooze with the higher-ups at the company. On Wednesday Uranus in your sign squares Jupiter, when the roller-coaster ride you have been on these past several months takes a spin and a jerk. The Mercury station occurs in your solar eleventh house Friday morning; make sure that friends are clear on who is meeting whom and where and what. A profitable role with a family business may fall into your lap Friday night; get all the details before deciding.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 - The Mercury station occurs in your solar tenth house Friday morning; check with the boss that his memo says what he meant it to say. Your guardian angel may prevent a traffic accident Friday night, but buckle up anyway. The Mars retrograde on Saturday affects your health sector; you may need to rest more, or find a regimen that helps charge up your inner battery. Ceres enters your solar seventh house of partners, where a quiet and mutual nurturing strengthens the bond between you.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 – Geminis are generally unhappy while their ruler Mercury is retrograde, so the Direct Station is probably a federal holiday as far as you are concerned. Undoubtedly you will pick up where you left off, in mid-sentence while conversing with Aunt Jane... Career matters look confused for the long-term, unless you are working for a non-profit or humanitarian concern. You discuss your needs with a romantic partner, possibly with the help of a counselor.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – Mars goes retrograde in your fourth house on Saturday; there may be problems with the heating system or with a stove, so have the phone numbers of repairmen handy. Shakeups in the career sector may affect you very personally, as Uranus squares Jupiter; you may wonder if the grass is greener elsewhere. Ceres enters your solar fifth house, spurring you to spend time outdoors or bring the outdoors inside. Ceres in your fifth house also can coincide with the adoption of a child, either of the two-legged or the four-legged-and-furry variety.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – Mercury goes direct Friday in your house of partners, so take the opportunity to get on the same page again with your mate, as you synchronize your watches. Mars goes retrograde in your solar third house Saturday, where you lack the energy to make the rounds of daily errands and meetings; get copies of the meeting minutes, and do as much as possible via email and fax. NOTE: Pallas is about to retrograde back into your sign, so be prepared to finesse every situation and know instinctively how to approach others in a way that instills confidence in you.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – Pallas is still in your sign tho retrograding back into Leo in March, so if you need to wrap up any consulting jobs please do so promptly. If you are having problems with a newish partner, possibly someone who is not completely honest with you, be aware that this is a long-term situation and not something that is going away soon; do not sign over any power of attorney or similar legal powers. On the plus side, Ceres has entered your solar second house of finances and that should help you to grow your bank account. But right now Mars goes retrograde in your money house, where you are hit by fees, commissions or taxes; demand a full quote before signing papers with contractors.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – A family member may help you find a way to earn some extra money Monday. Vesta is almost conjunct Mars in your sign and next week it will go retrograde, retracing its steps, and therefore will not leave your sign until the beginning of August. Vesta with Mars this week should spur you to find an outlet for your physical energies; since Libra is a natural dancer, that might be your ticket to fitness. Vesta in Libra tends to sacrifice itself for the sake of the partner, and your lesson is to learn to state your own needs in a loving way.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – Definitely schmooze with the higher-ups at the company you work at (or wish to work at) mid-week. The Mercury station occurs in your solar fourth house Friday morning; check out a company's reputation before signing contracts for repairs. Mars goes retrograde Saturday in your solar twelfth house, when you want to recharge your batteries at the retreat or a rustic cabin hideaway. Ceres enters your sign and gives you a certain spartan yet classic quality to your style, also making you more dedicated to creating a house beautiful.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – The Moon is in Sag from Sunday till Monday morn. On Sunday you may have an opportunity to play the gallant knight by assisting some poor stranded traveler. You put something extra into your early morning jog Monday. The Mercury station occurs in your solar third house Friday morning; think before putting mouth in gear. Mars goes retrograde in your solar eleventh house of groups; you may feel like your friends drain your energy, and need to get away to the mountains and wilderness to recharge.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – The Moon is in Capricorn from 8:50 am Monday till Wednesday morn. It is easy to fall in love with your mate all over again Monday night. Monday ends with dispensing or receiving some kind advice. You are in Power Mode Tuesday morning. On Wednesday morning it is too easy to zip thru a task only to find that it has to be redone. The Mercury station occurs in your solar second house Friday morning; check your bank balance before writing just one more check.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – The Moon is in Aquarius from 9:55 am Wednesday till Friday morn. You talk out your feelings at the breakfast table Thursday. Schedule uninterrupted work time for midday Thursday. Early risers Friday can ride out the day on a burst of energy, although the Mercury station in your sign that morning calls for some caution and safety awareness. Ceres enters your solar tenth house of career, and makes you a good administrator. Mars goes retrograde in your solar ninth house, and legal matters may be delayed or put on hold.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – The Moon is in Pisces from 9:53 am Friday till mid-morning next Sunday, March 2. The Mercury station occurs in your solar twelfth house Friday morning; it is very easy to shoot yourself in the foot, so think before speaking. Your feelings are apt to be very confused Friday night. On Saturday you awaken convinced that you can accomplish anything that day. You may enjoy a heart-to-heart chat late Saturday. Juno in your sign is inconjunct Vesta and Mars in Libra; you may clash with your partner over sexual issues and this ought to get resolved with the help of some couples counseling.

Your Milky Way Horoscope Feb. 16-22, 2014

By Milky Way Maid

Mercury retrograde at 26 degrees Aquarius trines Mars in Libra at 3:19 am Sunday. We feel extra self-confident, like we could take on the world; but with Mercury retrograde, that thought may lead us astray. We may tackle a mental challenge, and even though we might make a false start on it, it is still important to do that groundwork. We may also have quite a gift for turning a phrase, but then have to retract our statement. It may be a good time to get some things off our chest, if only to use someone as a sounding board. 

 

The Sun enters Pisces at exactly 1 pm Tuesday. The phrase that come to my mind with Sun in Pisces is “tea and sympathy” because Pisceans value both giving and receiving a sympathetic ear. The problem with Pisces is that they are often too willing to just wallow in the self-pity or the pity party, whereas a sign like Cancer will feel the feelings and then do something about it. Pisces can appear to be indecisive and addicted to self-defeatism. But the mature Pisces can transmute all their feelings into inspiring art or poetry, or into a mystical if idealistic vision of the future. 

 

Sun in Pisces natives can be very observant without even being aware of it, and as a result their comments may seem psychic. They have a vivid imagination, which is useful in the arts but negative when they scare themselves out of their own wits. Can be the pet of the family. Can be pliable, which scammers take advantage of. Can be prone to yielding to the impulse of the moment, driving 100 miles for no particular reason or blowing off appointments. Famous people with the Sun in Pisces include: John Steinbeck, Jackie Gleason, Liz Taylor, Albert Einstein, Victor Hugo, Frederic Chopin, Earl Warren, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sidney Poitier, Rex Harrison, Edward Albee, George Harrison, Rudolph Nureyev, Pierre Renoir, and Pope Pius XII. 

 

Mercury retrograde at 23 degrees Aquarius squares Saturn in Scorpio at 2:11 am Wednesday. We may feel lonely simply from the unwillingness to pick up the phone and call someone. The aspect may favor doing very focused, very detailed work, but with Mercury retrograde you may have to do it over again. It doesn't favor making a good impression so find another day for that interview. 

 

Ceres enters Scorpio on or about Feb. 17, and promptly trines Sun entering Pisces. Ceres in Scorpio gives great reserves of physical and psychological strength. Scorpios will proceed toward their goals despite any number of obstacles or setbacks. They can also recover from physical ailments and regenerate themselves like the phoenix. Psychic talents may also surface, especially in regards to what loved ones are doing or what they need. With the trine to the Sun, Scorpios may gravitate toward art as an outlet, and luck onto a teacher because the student is ready. 

 

CAUTION for next week: The Sun will be conjunct fuzzy Neptune midday Sunday, Feb. 23. Pisces natives are likely to suffer all kinds of mishaps, some of which may make for funny stories later. Let other people drive, lest you get hopelessly lost!

Please look on 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 astrology 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 – Sunday favors using your mate and best friends as a sounding board; just remember to check out any advice given to you before taking any action. The Sun enters your solar twelfth house on Tuesday; you may be content with dreaming your private dream, or volunteering at the local hospital. Ceres enters your eighth house this week which may spark an interest in biological sciences in general and specifically in natural foods.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – Best day may be Sunday when the Moon in compatible Virgo makes pleasant trines to Venus and Pluto; you might be able to firmly catch that Someone in your romantic net. The Sun enters your solar eleventh house on Tuesday; you may take on more duties at a fraternal organization or hobby club, and inspire the membership to new heights. Ceres enters your seventh house this week which sometimes means taking on the caretaker role in a marriage, but more often just makes them quietly reliable in a balanced relationship.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 – On Sunday you might use your children as a sounding board, just remember to thoroughly check out any advice they may give you before you do anything. The Sun enters your solar tenth house on Tuesday; a chaotic person may hire on at work, and proceed to create a royal mess. Ceres enters your sixth house this week which increases a yearning to live in the country, or bring nature into the home.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – You might use your family as a sounding board Sunday, altho I caution you to thoroughly check out any advice given before doing anything. The Sun enters your solar ninth house on Tuesday; you may plan a cruise that may or may not ever take place, or just read about long sailing journeys. Ceres enters your fifth house this week which could mean an addition to the family by birth or by adoption; you also restore your spirit with long nature walks.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 - The Sun enters your solar eighth house on Tuesday; joint finances may be a royal mess this month if you hire someone new to do bookkeeping or taxes; you may also devour a stream of murder mystery novels. Wednesday may force you to do detail work at the office which is not your strong suit to begin with. Ceres enters your fourth house this week which will help you choose healthful menus for you and your family; you may also work out of your home for a time.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – The Moon is in Virgo from Sunday till midday Monday. The Sun enters your solar seventh house on Tuesday; you may be attracted to a rather scatterbrained partner that you can minister to. Pallas in your sign opposes Neptune late this week; you could administer to those in distress via applying your professional skills to clients. Ceres enters your third house this week which should help you speak effectively and also organize everything from block parties to committees.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – The Sun enters your solar sixth house on Tuesday; you may be more sensitive to office dynamics or politics. The Moon is in Libra from 1:23 pm Monday till late Wednesday. Tuesday gives you challenges of keeping a lid on emotional reactions in the morn, and deftly avoiding a pointless tug-of-war in the afternoon. Wednesday morn brings offers of cooperation, which you simply must nail down into specifics. Ceres enters your second house this week which should help you grow your resources.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – The Moon is in Scorpio from 10:33 pm Wednesday till Saturday morning. Best day is Thursday, when lovely trines to idealistic Neptune and optimistic Jupiter lead you thru the day. Believe the best of people today and they may try to live up to your high opinion of them. You can get a lot done working thru your lunch break Friday; but try not to be disappointed if the boss won't let you go home early.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – The Sun enters your solar fourth house on Tuesday; you may cocoon more with family members at home, or possibly deal in real estate matters. The Moon is in Sag from 5:12 am Saturday thru the weekend. You are a homebody Saturday, puttering around the house and tending to repairs. Saturday night is devoted to laughs, whether from rented movies or from telling each other funny stories.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – You may seek a parent to use as a sounding board on Sunday, altho their advice may not be applicable to today's realities. The Sun enters your solar third house on Tuesday; mastery of non-verbal communication is added to your toolbox. You may also enjoy reunions or visiting the old neighborhood. Wednesday may be productive when doing detailed work on the club's financial records. Ceres enters your eleventh house this week which helps you assign the right person for each task.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – Sunday is very favorable for brainstorming with other air signs; a lot of ideas will be discarded later but watch for the gems. The Sun enters your solar second house on Tuesday; you may find a new bookkeeper or accountant, or have to assign values to everything you own. Wednesday may find you assigned to detailed work, chained to your desk till it is done. Ceres enters your tenth house this week sees your hard work rewarded with an executive position.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 - The Sun enters your sign on Tuesday; you may be the center of attention more this month than in the past year, although you may have gotten used to being invisible. Your skills in the arts may be in demand in the next couple months, when you may take on a teaching position. I say this due to the Sun ingress trining Ceres, plus Juno in your sign trining Saturn, plus Neptune in your sign opposing Pallas. Be especially careful to guard your health this week.

Your Milky Way Horoscope Feb. 9-15, 2014

Your Milky Way Horoscope Feb. 9-15, 2014

By Milky Way Maid

The Sun at 23 degrees Aquarius squares Saturn in Scorpio at 2:57 pm Tuesday. This is a good day for respecting elders or those in authority – and at least one authority figure may stop you today to ask what the heck you were thinking of when you did such-and-such. That means you may be stopped by a cop for not signaling a turn or stuff like that. You may also have to follow The Plan (at work, for example) to the letter, so keep checking the company manual and style guide. You may also run into the word “NO!” when asking for favors or cooperation so do not act shocked or disappointed; you will have to just sit there and take it like a good trouper. 

 

Mercury in retrograde motion re-enters Aquarius at 10:30 pm Wednesday. You will likely find yourself rehashing old ideas, old questions, going back to prior topics of discussion either at business meetings or in your personal life. Sometimes this retrograde also brings back people from your past – sometimes even from a past life.

The Sun at 26 degrees Aquarius trines Mars in Libra at 9:06 pm Friday. A Sun-Mars trine will surely recharge the batteries of many Aquarians. You're a real ball of fire (oops, make that air) who starts things, who is full of great ideas, who gets people together to brainstorm for even more ideas on what the future could or should be like. 

 

The Sun and retrograde Mercury are conjunct at 27 degrees Aquarius at 3:22 pm Saturday. Bargain-hunters will have a field day, as merchandise will likely be marked way down. As usual with a Mercury retrograde, examine the item carefully and check out details of features so that you do indeed get what you want. It is good for sellers because they can clear out old or used items from the shelves. Conjunctions generally mark a high volume of transactions, and in this case I feel that buyers will be happy with their purchases because the next Moon aspect is a sextile to Jupiter – buyers feel lucky to have gotten a steal. Mercury's next aspect is a trine to Mars, where I suppose the sale income may be applied to taxes or other debts, and that's a good thing.

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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 re-enters airy Aquarius on Wednesday night, where you are much more comfortable talking with friends about ideas and infinite options. You bump into friends from the past, or possibly from a past life, as Mercury retrogrades back into your sector of friends and groups. Thursday morning is prime time for brainstorming for ideas and inspiration, especially from children or the arts.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – Tuesday afternoon may be the most stressful time of the week; the Sun-Saturn square affects your chart angles and you run into obstacles in dealing with others especially in regard to your career. Mercury retrogrades back into Aquarius and your career sector as of Wednesday; you rehash issues that you thought were settled back in January but there is lots to discuss yet. However, the Leo Full Moon on Friday renews the warmth and support of family and home life.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 – The Moon is in Gemini from Sunday till Monday morning. Sunday morn is spent reading all the national news, while the afternoon is very high-energy; you may need to play some touch football or pickup basketball to burn off that peppiness. Early calls or email are favored Monday, but be careful where you put your purse mid-morn. A child may need funds for bail or a ticket Tuesday. Your energy, especially your mental energy, is very high Friday night so make note of good ideas that fly into your brain.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – The Moon is in Cancer from 1:33 am Monday till Wednesday afternoon. Early calls are favored Monday, but mid-morn is more creative or idealistic. You may have to bite your tongue Monday night. Loved ones may seem distant Tuesday morning. You may have to straighten out matters for a child Tuesday afternoon. Early Wednesday sees energetic efforts on your part, but verify the details before you start.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – The Moon is in Leo from 2:15 pm Wednesday till early Saturday. A funny bounce of the football may be rather lucky for you Thursday morning. Midday Friday is not at all favorable for personal requests or business. You rather enjoy errands or going for a drive Friday night, or since your mate is so energized, going dancing.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – A friend may give you a huge boost late Monday or early Tuesday under a Jupiter vibe. The Moon is in Virgo from 2:26 am Saturday thru the weekend. You really must make an effort to keep your fears from taking over your thoughts midday Saturday. Saturday afternoon tends to favor trading or any exchanges, whether personal or business-oriented. You may have to finalize things on another date, tho.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – You may run into financial obstacles Tuesday night when the Sun squares Saturn; do not submit applications for anything that day especially loan applications. Mercury re-enters airy Aquarius on Wednesday night, where you are much more comfortable talking about ideas and infinite options. You enjoy tossing ideas back and forth, rather like a medicine ball for the mind; try Friday night for a brainstorm session with friends.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – Saturn in your sign is activated by the square to the Sun in Aquarius; Tuesday may be a galling day when someone dares to tell you No or throws an obstacle in your path. On Thursday you play the parent and lay a guilt trip on a dear one. Pessimism overtakes you midday on Friday, Valentine's Day, making it hard to enjoy the bread and wine with your loved one.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – Thursday morning may be the best day of the week; you draw inspiration from other fiery people as you swap insights. Friday's Full Moon in Leo (your solar ninth house of the World and Knowledge) is also favorable for you; a competitive spirit awakens while friends encourage you. Emphasis on your solar third house this week keeps you busy with errands, messages, appointments and revisiting relatives.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – Your mate is especially generous and supportive of you early in the week. Mercury re-enters your financial sector on Wednesday night, and you may be surprised to have to deal with old issues once more, possibly something like terms of a loan or matters of ownership. Friday's Full Moon in Leo is asking you to express your creative energies and your inner child's joy.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – Mercury re-enters your sign on Wednesday night, and you may have to reiterate statements already made weeks ago, or furnish new copies of documents. The Leo Full Moon on Friday accents your seventh house of partners and being in the public eye; favorable aspects grow out of that lunation and offer you outlets for your energies. Saturday favors listing things for sale that you no longer need.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – Sunday is family day, when you enjoy an outing to a miniature golf course or the local pool. Tuesday and Wednesday feature the Moon in compatible Cancer, when your sense of fun is high. Mercury retrogrades back into your solar twelfth house of Aquarius, where you may enjoy reunions and quiet retreats. A Leo Full Moon on Friday accents your health sector, where the Lion's strong heart and back may be tested in sports and other outlets for his energy.