Your Milky Way Horoscope May 4-10, 2014

By Milky Way Maid

Dear Readers-- 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.

The Sun at 15 degrees Taurus sextiles Jupiter in Cancer at 5:54 am Tuesday. This is a very nice transit for Taureans although they are too likely to use it to visit the all-you-can-eat buffet down the street. (I can get away with saying that because I am a Taurus!) You might choose to celebrate your birthday with friends on this day since everything seems to be going your way, everyone wishes you well or helps you, and you are in a cheerful, buoyant mood. Enjoy it while you can because Saturday will be a bear!

Mercury enters its home sign Gemini at 10:57 am Wednesday. Mercury in Gemini is a chatterbox and a flirt. This Mercury tends to flit from one topic to another; he can be dazzling as quicksilver but doesn't get into deep conversations. A trivia king or queen. Is very quick to catch on to new information and how to use it, and can be very good at communicating information or directing people on where to find it. Often has a gift for languages or math. Can make a great secretary, clerk, teacher, librarian, linguist, editor, printer or newscaster. Famous people with Mercury in Gemini include: Bobby Darin, William Styron, Robert McNamara, Bob Hope, Audrey Hepburn, and Laurence Rockefeller.

The Sun at 19 to 20 degrees Taurus opposes Saturn in Scorpio at 2:28 pm Saturday. The sun in any sign opposing Saturn hits a milestone of some kind. One may have to say goodbye to people or places, or move, or change jobs, or retire. Check your natal chart to see if this contacts a natal planet, and what house that planet rules, for hints as to what may be in store for you. The good news is that a new cycle begins, but first it can be plenty frustrating because roadblocks seem designed to drive you crazy.

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 – Venus in your sign gets a happy transit Monday night, smiling on children-related events. Mercury enters your solar third house on Wednesday; well if your phone does not ring off the hook, something is broken. Lots of short trips, messages, mail, appointments and more this coming month. Loans may be hard to come by this week, but perhaps it will force you to start a disciplined savings program for yourself and your goals.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – Ruler Venus gets a fortunate transit Monday night regarding to family matters. Mercury enters your solar second house on Wednesday; you do the number-crunching to set up a new budget, because suddenly everything is different. Your mate may crack down on any bad habits of yours, but hopefully this is with your permission and part of a plan to reach self-improvement goals.

GEMINI - May 21- June 20 – Your ruler Mercury helps you latch onto useful financial information early Monday. Mercury enters your sign on Wednesday; get ready to go places or talk on camera, or even play on a game show. Communicating can be frustrating Thursday. You will be busier than usual which is the way you like it. An authoritative doctor takes the reins of your healthcare needs, and earns your respect.

CANCER - June 21- July 22 – The Moon is in Cancer from Sunday till midday Monday. You manage to lay down a guilt trip along with the magnificent dinner you serve Sunday, along the lines of how you worked your fingers to the bone to make it. Early risers on Monday receive helpful promises but maybe you should nail them down to specifics. The rest of the day finds the Moon is void so stick to routine matters. Mercury enters your solar twelfth house on Wednesday; you may possibly attend a writing workshop or retreat during the month, or hear from a secret angel.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – The Moon is in Leo from 1:56 pm Monday till early Thursday. You find satisfaction in enjoying the children or a concert Monday night. You may need to burn off some extra energy with a walk on a work break Tuesday. You need to get a little wild Tuesday evening. The Moon is void most of the day Wednesday so stick to routine matters. Mercury enters your solar eleventh house on Wednesday; you get plenty busy fielding calls from friends or making reservations for group tours.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – Mercury enters your sister-sign Gemini Wednesday; career matters keep you busy with paperwork, interviews and lots more this month. If applying for college, there may be a delay in getting high school records released. The Moon is in Virgo from 2:24 am Thursday till midday Saturday. You get totally absorbed in tasks early Thursday so shut the door and let calls go to voicemail to get lots done. You are ready for a night at the movies Thursday.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – Ruler Venus is made happy by an evening with friends Monday. A friend makes you feel good mid-morning Friday. An early Friday dinner with associates or friends goes well. Mercury enters compatible Gemini Wednesday; manuscripts, legal paperwork and more fill your calendar this month. The Moon is in Libra from 1:19 pm Saturday thru the weekend If applying for a loan, your current bank may not be open to pre-qualifying you, forcing you to shop around.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – Ruler Mars gets revved up with prospects for a new career Tuesday. Mercury enters your solar eighth house on Wednesday; a busy month ahead dealing with insurance, wills, joint accounts, or investing with others. You might be doing your own number-crunching. The Sun-Saturn opposition Saturday brings a turning point in self vs relationships, and you may have to say goodbye to someone; there is also the possibility of starting a new diet or health regimen which will bring results.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – Ruler Jupiter makes optimistic plans for Tuesday and career-related appointments for Friday. Mercury enters your solar seventh house on Wednesday; you may make some short trips with your mate or other partners this coming month. Stick to the health regimen ordered by your doctor, or face resulting health issues in the near future.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – You enjoy dinner with just your dear spouse on Sunday night. Mercury enters your solar sixth house on Wednesday; lots of appointments related to either healthcare or job interviews, and there may possibly be short trips related to either of those, too. Friday night favors dinner with professional contacts and associates. Friends tend to not be supportive of your creative pursuits under the weekend's transits, so you may have to go it alone or possibly hunt for a mentor type.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – The football could take a lucky bounce for you Tuesday night. Mercury enters your solar fifth house on Wednesday; chatting comes easily with new love interests, and you may enjoy taking day trips together. Conflicting demands of career vs family may force a decision over the weekend, or a decision may be forced upon you, so try to make the best of things. It can be a special challenge to maintain a balance between home and office, and it might take some real determination to do so.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – You make optimistic plans on Tuesday morning, possibly related to your children or to creative pursuits. Mercury enters your solar fourth house on Wednesday; this transit could bring children into the home, possibly sleepovers, possibly via student exchanges, or perhaps you take on den mother duties. College looks like a distance possibility this weekend, but perhaps you can locate community education offerings that suit your needs.

Your Milky Way Horoscope April 27 – May 3, 2014

By Milky Way Maid

Dear Readers-- 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.

We have a lovely New Moon eclipse at 8 degrees, 52' Taurus (a critical degree in fixed signs) at 2:14 am Tuesday. Fixed signs are very hard to dislodge from a position of comfort in their lives (OK, we might call them ruts instead) but when something like an eclipse happens on a critical degree like this, something is sure to happen. The Moon later trines Pluto and sextiles Jupiter, so let's hope that events are positive and constructive.

Also on Tuesday, Mercury at 13 degrees Taurus trines Pluto at 1:29 pm. Mercury with Pluto is the detective, the researcher, the forensic investigator. The urge is to get to the bottom of whatever is the focus of your attention. Of course, for many of us this transit will just give us a pleasant time reading the latest murder mystery. 

 

Mercury at 14 degrees sextiles Jupiter in Cancer at 4:32 pm Wednesday. Mercury, as many of you might know, is the lower octave of Jupiter in terms of education. Mercury rules practical knowledge that you can use every day, such as how to use the computer or smart phone. Jupiter is more the theoretical knowledge that is taught in colleges or applied to higher endeavors like medicine or space exploration. So in other words, this transit is great for starting a class or sitting down to a seminar or meetup session. And with Cancer there, you will certainly remember what you learn for years to come.

Mercury at 20 degrees Taurus opposes Saturn in Scorpio at 8:56 pm Friday. Mercury and Saturn should be compatible when in good aspect; it can help you when tackling subjects like science or law. In opposition, you may lean toward “what everybody says” when the actual science (Saturn) says something completely different. The tendency is to have a bad case of the gloomies under this transit. You may even consider breaking up with someone, but you are not in an objective frame of mind; you are seeing only the negatives. Try to distract yourself with some hard work and then some funny movies.

Venus enters Aries at 9:21 pm Friday. Venus in Aries is flashy with her red shoes and purse, and dashes around town in a cute little car. Takes the initiative in social situations. That means that for example, they are not shy about going up to someone and introducing themselves. It means that they will go door to door recruiting and organizing people for a block rummage or block party. A mature Aries personality uses this gift to encourage others to become self-sufficient and assertive, while presenting their message in a sensitive way. In love matters, Aries tends to choose on the basis of mental qualities, although physical fitness is also a must. Famous people with Venus in Aries include: Audrey Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Abe Lincoln, John Lennon, Willem de Kooning, Julie Christie, J Robert Oppenheimer, Henry Luce, Robert Frost, Mia Farrow, Laurence Rockefeller, and Ted Kennedy. 

 

The Sun at 13 degrees Taurus trines Pluto at 8:34 pm Saturday. I remember a transit that was exact on one Kentucky Derby day years ago, when the Moon was trine Pluto. Silver Charm won that day. Now we have a Sun trine Pluto on Derby day, and I am not sure what horse's name reflects that. Could be We Miss Artie, named for an Artie (Sun) who has passed on (Pluto). Unfortunately Artie is given almost no chance in the Derby because he seems to be a total grass and synth specialist.

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 Sunday till Monday morning. Early risers Sunday may have sudden flashes of insight. Venus enters your sign on Friday so spruce up your image with a visit to a salon this month. Juno enters your solar second house this week; your tastes may change from “beer” to “champagne” this coming month, so enjoy a bit of the good life.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – The Moon is in Taurus from 10:23 am Monday till Wednesday afternoon. Monday night favors a night at the movies with friends. The eclipse on Tuesday may mean the settlement of a legal issue, with receipt of documents to that effect possibly arriving Wednesday. The moon is void Wednesday afternoon so stick to routine matters. Venus enters your solar twelfth house on Friday; the phrase “secret love” comes to mind. Juno enters your sign this week; enjoying simple pleasures together becomes more important.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 – The Moon is in Gemini from 4:56 pm Wednesday till early Saturday. Confusion may reign at work early Thursday. Your energy is good that afternoon as you push your way through a stack of to-do's. The forecast is for laughs over dinner with a friend that night. The Moon is void all day Friday so stick to routine matters. Venus enters your solar eleventh house on Friday; friends are all too willing to trade favors or compliments with you.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – Venus enters your solar tenth house on Friday; initiative and leadership are the keywords for the next few months in getting your career on the move. The Moon is in Cancer from 2:13 am Saturday thru the weekend. If you get your chores done early Saturday, you can knock off for the afternoon to watch the horses. Juno enters your solar eleventh house this week; you explore egalitarian relationships with more openness and freedom.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – Tuesday's New Moon eclipse should boost your career and reputation as it plays out over the next five or six months. Venus enters your solar ninth house on Friday; introducing yourself as a writer everywhere you go, and schmoozing, may help you get an agent. Juno enters your solar tenth house this week; you take your relationships more seriously and may even consider having a family business.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – Tuesday New Moon eclipse will probably be significant and positive for you as it plays out over the next five or six months; keep up with your emails and messages. Venus enters your eighth house on Friday; you may get a positive decision re an insurance matter. Juno enters your ninth house this week; sharing adventures with a partner doubles the fun.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – Thursday favors seeking out high-energy adventures in the afternoon, followed by dinner with a humorous companion. Venus enters your solar seventh house on Friday; your mate seems lovelier and more charming than ever. Juno enters your solar eighth house this week; issues may erupt relating to joint finances, sex, power, secrets or old resentments.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 - Venus enters your solar sixth house on Friday; coworkers express their appreciation and may trade favors with you. Juno enters your solar seventh house this week; equality and balance are key to growing a healthy partnership of any kind. Saturday may be one of your best days this week since transits favor going with the flow, perhaps letting your mate take the lead.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – Thursday may be your best day this week as transits favor meeting new and unusual people. Venus enters your solar fifth house on Friday; this is the best place for Venus to be, as you seek out places of beauty and fun to lift your spirits. Juno enters your solar sixth house this week; the workplace may require you to work in teams, or you may try to fix a relationship.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – Tuesday's eclipse in Taurus will probably be very favorable for you as it plays out over the next five to six months; communications are key. Venus enters your solar fourth house on Friday; you may decide to freshen up the home with a bit of paint or install gym equipment. Juno enters your solar fifth house this week; you put more energy and enthusiasm into fun activities with your partner or with kids.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – Thursday may be your best day this week as transits favor brainstorming for new ideas. Venus enters your solar third house on Friday; you send out invites to people you hardly know because you want to get better acquainted. Juno enters your solar fourth house this week; you are extra supportive of family members, or may put effort into resolving domestic issues.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – Spend some time Monday night just writing down your pipe dreams. Venus enters your solar second house on Friday; you may receive gifts, perks or free extras this month. Saturday afternoon may be the most fun time this week. Juno enters your solar third house this week; you make a point of talking things over with your partner, using each other as a sounding board.

Your Milky Way Horoscope April 20-26, 2014

By Milky Way Maid

Dear Readers-- 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.

Happy Easter, everybody! Hope the Easter Bunny hopped over to your house and left you lots of nice things.

The Grand Square tightens this week. Jupiter in Cancer squares Uranus and opposes Pluto on Sunday. Uranus in Aries squares Pluto on Monday. Mars in Libra squares Jupiter on Tuesday. Mars opposes Uranus and squares Pluto on Wednesday. All of these occur on 13 degrees of the cardinal signs, a critical degree and a world degree. It would not surprise me if the Russia-Ukraine issue breaks wide open. It would not surprise me if the giant El Nino forming these last several weeks sets off a deluge and mudslides in California. Anything can happen, and natives of the cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn will all feel the effect the most.

Mercury enters Taurus at 5:16 am Wednesday. Mercury in Taurus can be amazingly plodding and literal-minded. They are not bad students but they may need time to turn ideas around in their heads before the light goes on; sometimes they are better students when they can try things hands-on rather than just reading words on a page. But once they have learned something, they know in backwards and forwards and inside out. Is most interested in tangible results and practical applications of ideas. Can be very stubborn, taking years to change his or her mind about something. A well-aspected Mercury here can indicate a pleasing voice, either for speaking or singing.

FAMOUS people with Mercury in Taurus include: ballerina Margot Fonteyn, Henry Fonda, Barbra Streisand, composer Richard Wagner, Eddie Arnold, J. William Fulbright, conductor Otto Klemperer, Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Willie Mays, Nikolai Lenin, painter Willem de Kooning.

Venus at 21 degrees Pisces trines Saturn in Scorpio at 1:15 am Friday. Venus and Saturn work together surprisingly well. Venus smooths over the ambition of Saturn, and helps him schmooze with influential people. Saturn gets serious about love, and may formalize (Saturn) a relationship with an engagement ring or wedding.

The Sun is conjunct Mercury at 6 degrees Taurus at 11:27 pm Friday. Sun with Mercury is a key turning point in the market cycle, so pay attention to Wall Street news that day. Natives with the conjunction can be intellectually brilliant, or great salesmen who are convincing at putting across their message.

Mercury at 7 degrees Taurus sextiles Neptune in Pisces at 1:27 pm Saturday. Even the favorable aspects between Mercury and Neptune can cause a lot of confusion. However, this transit might be a help at playing music that requires accurate fingering such as clarinet or a stringed instrument. Can be helpful in arts and crafts that requires color sense or following a chart or instructions.

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 – Cardinal signs are stressed, um make that challenged, all week beginning Sunday. You may get competitive with family members Tuesday. Mercury enters your solar second house Wednesday; you turn into a little bookkeeper about everything, enjoying putting things into order. The Moon is in Aries from 6:01 am Saturday thru the weekend. The Moon makes no aspects that day, but Mercury's sextile to Neptune might prompt you to donate items for a charitable fundraiser. A secret Santa-type may do you a favor Friday afternoon.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – On Monday morning you are kept busy satisfying requests from others. You may get competitive with coworkers on Tuesday. Mercury enters your sign on Wednesday so read the above notes on that. You may find yourself with a microphone in your hand this month – or a ledger. On Friday afternoon, Venus favors asking your BFF for a huge favor. Late Saturday you may buy something from a friend just because they need the money.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 – A faraway friend has you laughing Tuesday night. Mercury enters your solar twelfth house Wednesday; you quietly turn ideas over in your own mind and may discuss them privately with those close to you. Promises, promises seem to be the keyword at work Thursday so try not to be disappointed if they are forgotten. Finances can blossom Friday seemingly without effort. Your fifth house of creativity is stressed all week, tho this may mean you hear knocking, and you have to scramble to open the doors.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – Cardinal signs are stressed, um make that challenged, all week beginning Sunday. Mercury enters your eleventh house Wednesday; you may serve as bookkeeper for the local club, or handle the fundraising mailings and newsletter. Friday afternoon a prof or editor does you a huge favor so think of some way to say thanks. The home is the busiest place to be all week, which is your fave place anyway. You may be supervising renovations.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – An unexpected expense blows the budget on Sunday. You may get competitive with a neighbor Tuesday, but don't bet anything that you will miss much if you lose. Mercury enters your solar tenth house Wednesday; you have a relaxed authority that provides a calm hand on the tiller. On Thursday afternoon your plans are really just pipe dreams, but enjoy them as something to aim for. You may get a good tip Friday afternoon about insurance or wills.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – Your ruling planet Mercury enters your solar ninth house Wednesday in compatible Taurus; you may want to either teach or enroll in a class related to practical skills or how-to's. Your mate does you a great favor Friday afternoon so thank him or her properly. Friday night you may find a good accountant or banker who can help grow your plans for the coming year. Making music provides special enjoyment on Saturday afternoon.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 - Cardinal signs are stressed, um make that challenged, all week beginning Sunday. Mars in your sign gets competitive, especially on Tuesday; be careful of accidents on Wednesday. Mercury enters your solar eighth house Wednesday; you are concerned about getting your money's worth from insurance and investments, so compare deductibles and fees. The workplace is confused Thursday, with misplaced papers or messages. You swap favors with a coworker Friday afternoon; say thanks.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – You may have a bet going with a coworker Tuesday, possibly about something in the news. Mercury enters your solar seventh house Wednesday; you want to talk with your mate more, and may actually learn a lot more about him or her in the next month than in the last year. Friday night you may meet quite an impressive person, possibly a future mate, possibly at karaoke night. Making music provides special enjoyment Saturday afternoon.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – A sudden expense may blow the budget Sunday. You get competitive with a friend on Tuesday. Mercury enters your solar sixth house Wednesday; safeguard your voice and wrap your neck against chills. Arguments over money can cause a rift with a friend Wednesday. Aggravations abound at home Thursday due to misplaced papers or garbled messages. You swap favors with a family member Friday afternoon.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – The Moon is in Capricorn from Sunday till early Tuesday. Easter with a Moon in Capricorn emphasizes the traditions of the holiday, so don't try to buck it. On Monday morning you are able to be more objective about your friends and what they want; maybe you will be able to horse-trade favors with each other. You get totally absorbed in a home project Monday night. Mercury enters your solar fifth house on Wednesday; you may break into song at the drop of a hat this month. A neighbor does a favor Friday.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – The Moon is in Aquarius from 12:18 am Tuesday till early Thursday. Tuesday night provides some amusement from a wry sense of humor, possibly from a long-distance source. Mercury enters your solar fourth house Wednesday; changes to the home are aimed at practical considerations and comfort. You will be frustrated if trying to accomplish errands on your lunch break Wednesday.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – A sudden expense may land in your lap Sunday. Mercury enters your solar third house Wednesday; you might splurge on some traditional monogrammed stationery. The Moon is in Pisces from 2:55 am Thursday till Saturday morning. You may receive offers to help from relatives or neighbors Thursday morning. Thursday afternoon is quite confused or chaotic. Friday afternoon may present a guilt trip; call your mother anyway. You swap favors Friday afternoon so that's good. Late Saturday you may buy something from a neighbor just because they need the money.

Your Milky Way Horoscope April 13-19, 2014

By Milky Way Maid

Dear Readers-- 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.

Much is being made of the Blood Moon – the Full Moon Eclipse of April 15 at 3:42 am, at 25 degrees 16' Libra. It is accompanied by Mercury at 13 degrees Aries square Pluto in Capricorn at 12:12 am the same day. Mercury is applying to an opposition to Mars at 16 degrees Libra (retrograde) at 7:15 am Wednesday. A Grand Square is in effect --- Not only the Mars in Libra, Pluto in Capricorn, but also Mercury and Uranus in Aries, plus Jupiter in Cancer. So obviously the cardinal sign natives are going to be super-stressed, um, I mean super CHALLENGED by events of the next five or six months, the period of time that the eclipse will be in effect. (Let me also point out that 13 degrees of cardinal signs is a critical degree – things really start to happen, and because they are in cardinal signs, these events may already be in motion at the time of the eclipse!)

I can attest to the fact that this eclipse will be felt even by those who are not Sun-sign members of the cardinals. The cardinal signs occupy my health houses, and things have been building up regarding health matters since late December, and I can no longer work. I will soon be facing more medical interventions over the summer, and can only hope that my docs will do the job right this time around. I have natal planets and asteroids (Saturn, Moon, Mercury, Juno and Pallas) being aspected by eclipse transits. 

 

Venus at 13 degrees Pisces trines Jupiter in Cancer at 9:19 pm Thursday. Venus is a natural ally of Jupiter; you might call them Sugar Baby and Sugar Daddy. Examples of things that could happen on this day: The slot machine actually pays out when you put some coins in! Your grouchy boss buys lunch for the whole department! When you are called to the payments desk at the auto shop, there is no charge for the minor repair! OR, you overdo it at the bar or candy counter and get sick as a dog! Or you might go on a whopper of a spending spree and rue the day when the bills come! 

 

Venus at 13 degrees Pisces sextiles Pluto in Capricorn at 5:24 am Friday. Romance takes a very intense turn under this transit. If you have someone over for dinner, be sure there are clean sheets on the bed. 

 

The Sun enters Taurus at 11:56 pm Saturday, sneaking in a few minutes before midnight. Sun in Taurus natives are often accused of being lazy but that is just not the case. All the earth signs are generally very hard-working and tend to enjoy physical labor. But Taurus wants to pile up some material security as a result of his hard work, otherwise he just doesn't see the point. Taurus also eventually gets interested in non-materialistic values, such as fair play, kindness, music and other arts and crafts. Whether a Taurean sings on stage or in a glee club, plays a piano or spoons, their creative expressions tend to raise the spirits of those around them. Taurus is generally gifted with common sense and a natural caution. “One step at a time” is the way Taurus reaches his or her goals. They generally have the patience of a farmer, who plants his seeds months before seeing the harvest. As the sign of the throat, they tend to prefer jewelry that either dangles toward the jaw or around the neck – earrings and necklaces in other words, but not bracelets. The best exercise for a Taurus to practice is called “pushing oneself away from the table.” Assuming they can control their weight, the next most likely health threat comes from the neck, either catching colds from an unwrapped neck, or thyroid problems, or jaw problems such as TMJ. 

 

Famous people with the Sun in Taurus include: William Shakespeare, Carol Burnett, Irving Berlin, Fred Astaire, Queen Elizabeth II, Harry Truman, Barbra Streisand, Bing Crosby, Tchaikovsky, Elena Kagan, George Clooney, and Cher.

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 – Read everything you can about this eclipse since it affects you and your partnerships. Tuesday's Total Lunar Eclipse stresses you as a cardinal sign, due to the planets in a Grand Cross pattern. BTW Juno in your sign opposes Ceres and Vesta in Libra also on April 15, and trines Pallas in Leo; you may get assigned to work with someone who is just what you need although you may disagree about that at first. The Sun enters your second house on Saturday; this generally brings a boost to monetary success.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – The Total Lunar Eclipse of Tuesday affects your health houses (six and twelve) so be diligent in following your diet and health regimen and your doctor's orders. You might even argue with a practitioner early Wednesday but seriously, that is not a good idea; you need their guidance to get you back on track. Thursday night is fun night with friends; you may even latch onto a piece of luck. The Sun enters your sign on Saturday, which usually signals an upturn for you personally.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 - The Total Lunar Eclipse of Tuesday affects your creative axis (fifth and eleventh houses); you may join a group such as a chorus or a theatrical troupe and get a big break. Friends argue vehemently early Wednesday about the latest art gallery show or play. Early Friday evening sees relationships straining to overlook accidental slights. You enjoy catching up with the news with pals early Saturday.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – Tuesday's Total Lunar Eclipse stresses you as a cardinal sign, due to the planets in a Grand Cross pattern. Conflicting demands of family and career will be the main focus of the next five or six months, but you and your partnerships are also affected. Time management is going to be key, as well as delegation of some duties to other family members including extended family.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – Pallas in Leo makes a trine to Juno in Aries and sextiles Ceres and Vesta in Libra, at the same time that the Lunar Eclipse forms a Grand Square on another degree; you may be a key catalyst or consultant in helping resolve tensions; example: as a marriage counselor or ombudsman. Late afternoon on Friday is favorable for holding a brainstorming session with fellow fire signs, or possibly a pep rally would be another great idea. Early morning and late evening on Saturday are also good time slots for creative thinking and positive affirmations.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – The Lunar Eclipse of early Tuesday affects your money houses (two and eight); you may have more money coming in but the creditors line up to collect their share, too. I see you cringing Thursday night as your mate and his/her friends dare each other to eat the most whatever or drink the most mojitos. Early Friday evening is not too favorable for a date night; you will feel neglected no matter what. The phone rings off the hook Saturday morning, with friends who have lots to talk about.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – The Moon is in Libra from 4:33 am Sunday till midday Tuesday. The Total Lunar Eclipse in Libra early Tuesday is a lulu, and you probably don't need me to tell you what it is already bringing into your life. Suffice it to say whatever it is, will probably be effect for the next five or six months. Arguments can break out Wednesday morning; remember that if you want someone to listen, it helps to whisper or speak quietly. Your spouse may surprise you with dinner plans Friday; go along with it. Hubby also is unusually chatty over Saturday breakfast.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – The Moon is in Scorpio from 12:20 pm Tuesday till Thursday evening. The Total Lunar Eclipse of Tuesday affects your health houses (six and twelve) so be diligent in following your diet and health regimen and your doctor's orders. Interesting dreams early Wednesday. Wednesday morn favors breakfast or brunch with a dear person, and lunch with a lucky lawyer, judge, chef, or realtor. Late morning also favors doing some brainstorming with other water-sign natives. Finances could get a boost Thursday night

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – The Total Lunar Eclipse of Tuesday affects your creative axis (fifth and eleventh houses); you may join a group such as a chorus or a theatrical troupe and get a big break. The Moon is in Sag from 5:44 pm Thursday till Saturday night. A sudden craving for sweets can result in packing on the pounds. Early morning is confusing Friday. Kids make you laugh Friday afternoon. Competitive fires flare up over dinner hour Friday. Great ideas occur to you while chatting with someone early Saturday.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – The Lunar Eclipse of Tuesday affects you as it does all the cardinal signs so read all the notes above about that. It falls across your family vs career axis, which suggests that you will be challenged to juggle conflicting demands. The Sun enters compatible Taurus Saturday; your fifth house of fun is activated, and you enjoy time spent with children or attending concerts. The Moon is in Capricorn from 9:28 pm Saturday thru the weekend. The Moon makes no aspects though that day.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – The Lunar Eclipse of early Tuesday affects your education and communications houses (three and nine); what you know may turn out to be valuable enough that you teach seminars to eager students. The Sun moves into your solar fourth house on Saturday; you may step on your mate's toes and upset the division of labor regarding who is boss of the house; maybe you really don't want a purple bathroom, but I think you could learn to live with it.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – The Lunar Eclipse of early Tuesday affects your money houses (two and eight); money may come in although you may have to send a chunk of it right out again. An unexpected argument may break out Wednesday morning over money; perhaps a clerk makes an error in handing you your change. Early Friday is especially confusing; you may need an extra cup of java to peel your eyes open. Saturday morning is good for catching up with all the financial news.