Your Milky Way Horoscope AUG. 3-9, 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.

Mars at 6 degrees Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces at 8:14 am Thursday. Mars-Neptune trines often are very idealistic, very other worldly. Other people laugh off ideas under this transit as totally impractical, but sometimes a brilliant innovation in implementing it makes it totally workable. Mars with Neptune also can be quite creative in artistic expression, such as dance and poetry. 

 

The Sun at 16 degrees Leo joins Mercury at 12:21 pm Friday. This is a key economic turning point, so keep an eye on what the stock market does. Do prices go up or down or sideways? Mercury getting a trine from Uranus may mean that more foreign funds come into the market, propping up prices. Sun and Mercury soon square Saturn, which may mean some kind of obstacle puts a fly in that ointment. The trine especially favors solid intuitive insights. You might try a bit of remote viewing, picturing a place you have been meaning to go to, and then compare your actual visit to your remote visit to see you accurate your were. 

 

Mercury in turn trines Uranus in Aries at 4:14 pm Friday. We succeed in spreading the word via electronic or computer-based media. So go ahead and post to your blog, leave comments on articles online, start that media-managing project you had in mind these last few weeks. 

 

Then the Sun trines Uranus in Aries at 8:36 pm Friday. You get some positive feedback for expressing your individuality. Maybe you take the stage on open mic night, and a bit of applause stokes your ego. 

 

Finally Mercury at 16 degrees Leo squares Saturn in Scorpio at 10:50 pm Friday. You may act like an authority on a pet subject, but let's hope you have some actual cred regarding your chosen topic. 

 

The Sun at 16 degrees Leo squares Saturn at 11:11 am Saturday. This aspect is usually associated with having to account for oneself or one's actions. This sometimes occurs as a result of getting a ticket or arrest that requires you to appear in court and explain things to a judge. Sometimes it is merely being called in to chat with the boss about your performance. So the message is, watch your self and ask if you would likely be questioned about it if seen by someone in authority. 

 

Vesta enters Scorpio this week. Emma Donath says that this can spur a total regeneration of the personality, possibly accompanied by psychic talents. Scorpio can become more exacting in demands they place on themselves, as well as of others. If Scorpio is your ascendant, they latch onto a higher goal in life, kind of like a Holy Grail, something that is more of a spiritual quest than a mere hunt for material gains.

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. NOTE: My deepest condolences on Dave's passing this past week, to his wife Elizabeth. It is such a shock, and I do hope that his wife will at least sell out the stock of hard-to-find books that he carried.

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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 - Vesta enters your solar eighth house this week; you could be pretty frustrated if you were expecting spousal benefits (like insurance coverage or a Social Security benefit) to come through. They may be delayed quite a bit so just hang in there. Fire signs enjoy the Thursday sunrise and more. Ruler Mars trines Neptune later Thursday morn, when your intuition is pretty darn sharp. Make a point of nurturing your spouse's talents and lending moral support as he/she challenges self.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 - Vesta enters your solar seventh house this week; you may be involved with someone who has little time for you, possibly due to a very demanding job or travel. You learn to be more self-reliant, though, and that is something that gratifies you. Fixed signs are frustrated Friday by authorities or deadlines; break down the tasks required of you into less-intimidating chunks. Ruler Venus is challenged by the selling game on Saturday; maybe you enjoy running your tag sale or marketing your crafts at a local shop.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 - Vesta enters your solar sixth house this week; you may take a role in helping children or adults with learning problems just for the joy of seeing them improve. Your regular job, however, can prove frustrating and offer no intrinsic satisfaction at all in this period.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 - Vesta enters your solar fifth house this week; you may send the kids off to a late summer camp for a couple weeks. Take care of your health because missing your children so much can actually make you sick. Ceres spends its final week in your sign, so make the most of doing the little things that make everything special in the home and kitchen. Perfect your gourmet, healthful recipes and play with making your own e-cookbook to share with friends on the holidays.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – Vesta enters your solar fourth house this week; you may have to take care of a family member through an illness, or take a parent into your own home. Think of it as a chance to draw closer together once more. Fire signs enjoy the Thursday sunrise and more. Fixed signs are frustrated Friday by authorities or deadlines; break down the tasks required of you into less-intimidating chunks. You enjoy playing matchmaker with friends this week, something you have done before but this time, I think you may strike it right.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – Vesta enters your solar third house this week, improving your scholarly performance as you master its energies. You may even take a teaching position, even if you don't particularly enjoy it. Ruler Mercury gets a shot in the arm Friday, even though you cannot get off and running as fast as you might prefer. Pallas will soon leave your sign, but first it has to square Juno in Gemini; selling your expertise might be a challenge with someone who relies on his/her spouse for what you do.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – Vesta enters your solar second house this week, restricting spending; make that budget and stick to it for best results. The budget you draw up Monday morning is one you can stick to. Ruler Venus gets a happy trine Monday afternoon, and life feels very good. Also affecting your finances is a double square Friday, one that might entail a temporary interruption in cash flow, possibly when a cash machine is out-of-service. Ruler Venus is out of sorts Saturday morning tho, moping over imagined slights; treat yourself to a mini spa experience of your own improvised design.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – The Moon is in Scorpio from Sunday till Tuesday morning. The Moon conjoins Mars in Scorpio about 7:30 am, meaning that your emotions may express themselves rather emphatically; try not to bite anyone, but get out for a walk or run. Midday favors an early matinee at the cinema. You set your nose to the grindstone Monday morning. Monday afternoon favors sharing love and favors with a family member. Ruler Mars trines Neptune Thursday morn, favoring dance class-- at least follow your intuition which will be keen. Vesta enters your sign this week, squaring Jupiter; you latch onto a personal Grail quest that means something to you.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – The Moon is in Sag from 6:19 am Tuesday till Thursday morning. You are feeling wildly optimistic Tuesday afternoon but try to get a reality check before buying any big-ticket item. Best day may be Wednesday when you get easy trines to Sun, Mercury, and Uranus; lucky bounces of the football are likely. Ruler Jupiter likely to go way over the top Saturday night, so keep someone nearby who is a sensible influence. Vesta enters your solar twelfth house this week; you are compelled by motives you do not really understand to do actions you cannot explain to others.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – The Moon is in Capricorn from 9:39 am Thursday till Saturday morning. Thursday night is quite pleasant for a night on the town with sporting friends. Friday is busy with matters related to insurance or estates; you will have lots of questions and lots of paperwork to get taken care of. Vesta enters your solar eleventh house this week; it really is not necessary to give up your art class to go hang out with friends, but if that's what you want to do . . .

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – Vesta enters your career house this week; higher authorities make demands on you. Fixed signs are frustrated Friday by authorities or deadlines; break down the tasks required of you into less-intimidating chunks. The Moon is in Aquarius from 9:52 am Saturday thru the weekend. Late morning is rather challenging and your mate may be extra frustrated, possibly with you and then again maybe not. You may have to do a little hand-holding. A Full Moon in your sign is coming Sunday, Aug. 10 so make plans to catch rays that afternoon.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 - Vesta enters your solar ninth house this week; travel may have a more serious purpose than mere recreation. You might travel to take a course, or study with a master of a given craft or business. Ruler Jupiter is rather over-confident on Tuesday (and Saturday too), although you never object to excess. Mars trines your other ruler, Neptune, on Thursday morning and you feel like dancing thru the day. Best day may be Thursday pm when you discuss movies with friends perhaps over a nice wine.

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 Birthday to Leos out there! More celebs with Sun in Leo: Tom Robbins, Anthony Kennedy, Maxfield Parrish, Mick Jagger, Beatrix Potter, Frankie Yankovic, David Baldacci, Louis Leakey, Sylvia Sidney, Cecil B DeMille, Annie Oakley, Tim Tebow, Meriweather Lewis. 

 

Venus at 11 degrees Cancer opposes Pluto in Capricorn at 2:37 am Monday. Venus and Pluto aspects sometimes affect a “soul mate” relationship. With the opposition, there are obstacles or one party rejects the other party. Sometimes the opposition indicates intense soul-searching about what kind of life you want, as well as what kind of love you want. 

 

Mercury enters kingly Leo at 6:46 pm Thursday. Mercury in Leo tends to be rather arrogant – he's always right because he's the king, you know. At any rate, when this Leo talks it comes off sounding dictatorial, which makes communication rather one-sided and unsuccessful. However, if one's message is couched in Leo's talent for dramatic impact, then communication can be very successful. Leo can sure leave a lasting impression! This Mercury also wants to hear expressions of loyalty. Mercury in Leo does have the advantage of combining the mind with the heart, which makes what he says go straight to the listener's heart. With his personal charisma, he could be a very popular speaker. Famous people with Mercury in Leo include: author Ernest Hemingway, Napoleon, Beatle Ringo Starr, former talk-show host Merv Griffin, Louis Armstrong aka Satchmo, Fidel Castro, painter Marc Chagall, baseball manager Casey Stengel, and Paul Tillich. 

 

Venus at 16 degrees Cancer squares Uranus in Aries at 12:43 am Friday. First, let's be clear: Venus can be love or it can be money. Taking the latter first, this transit can bring sudden expenses or sudden windfalls. You may have difficulties re finances: declare bankruptcy, change or lose jobs, or conversely, win a lottery. With love, you may fall in love with the charming stranger or foreigner, or get a proposal of marriage. The square unfortunately indicates too many obstacles for this to be a lasting alliance-- maybe he/she is at that party with another date, which he/she is eager to ditch for an interesting dinner with you.

Venus at 16 degrees Cancer trines Saturn in Scorpio at 6:22 am Friday. Obviously this is related to the issues stated above under the Venus-Uranus square. Regarding finances, it is very positive because you are more inclined to stick to your budget, or set up a savings plan. We find a safe investment for our money. Regarding romance, we are comfortable with an older person, or we are happy to link up with someone who is financially stable. 

 

Mars at 3 degrees Scorpio squares Jupiter in Leo at 6:47 pm Friday. Any aspect between Mars and Jupiter can be lucky; the square indicates that we have to make some focused effort to get there because nothing is going to fall into our lap. We are extra competitive at sports or in business, going deep down for that second effort that wins the game. There may be some risk involved, such as with placing a bet on a sporting event, or sinking cash into a start-up. We tend to win more than we lose under this transit, so we feel we are on a roll. 

 

On Saturday, Mercury gets busy – it conjoins Jupiter at 3 degrees Leo at 3:33 pm, while squaring Mars at 3 degrees Scorpio at 8:01 pm. Mercury square Mars is very argumentative, and in Leo it takes on the manner of issuing a royal edict! However, with the conjunction to Jupiter, this Leo may just be right about the facts.

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 – Venus in Cancer in your solar fourth house opposes Pluto Monday; balancing career and family gets tricky, and you may be forced into an either-or decision. Mercury enters your solar fifth house Thursday; try to remember to put your heart into what you say, especially when speaking to children or a romantic interest. Friday can be very lucky for you if playing games of chance or betting on sports, or even if you are competing in some kind of games. Might be best if you took a quick-pick or let someone else invest for you.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 - Venus in Cancer in your solar third house opposes Pluto Monday; balancing time for friends near and far can get tricky, especially if you are considering a move overseas or going back to university. Mercury enters your solar fourth house Thursday; try to remember to put your heart into what you say, especially when speaking to family members.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 - Venus in Cancer in your solar second house opposes Pluto Monday; balancing personal and joint finances gets tricky, and debts or loans figure into the equation. Mercury enters your solar third house Thursday; try to remember to put your heart into what you say, especially when speaking to relatives or clerks. Best days are Thursday morn – when ruler Mercury helps you reach people you need to talk to – and Saturday afternoon – when you see the larger pattern and act accordingly.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – Venus in your sign opposes Pluto Monday; balancing Self and demands by others can get very tricky, especially if your mate demands all your time and attention. Friday pm can be very lucky for you if betting on sports or taking some kind of risk, so sharpen up your basketball free-throw game and team-picking skills. You may have to accept a delay in college or publishing plans for a couple months, until Ceres and Vesta have made things ready for your plans.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – The Moon is in Leo from Sunday till very late Monday. You may enjoy feeling the wind in your hair while driving Sunday night, but watch out for the local speed trap, hmm? The Moon is void all day Monday so stick to routine matters. Mercury enters your sign Thursday; try not to sound arrogant, but do put your heart into what you say. Ceres and Vesta enter your solar fourth house for a couple months; you may spend the summer away from home, or family members may take off for assorted jobs or courses.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – Venus in Cancer in your solar eleventh house opposes Pluto Monday; balancing time for friends and creative expression gets tricky, and some friends may drop you. The Moon is in Virgo from 11:37 pm Monday till midday Thursday. You manage to reach friends by phone Thursday morning so touch base and confirm lunch dates.

Your audience is too confused for a good post-lunch meeting Tuesday. Best day is Wednesday morn when you introduce a dear friend to a wise old relative or neighbor. You manage to get hold of a friend by phone Thursday morn.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – The Moon is in Libra from 12:09 pm Thursday till Saturday night. Thursday night favors spending good times with boon companions. Early risers on Friday can share a congenial breakfast while getting shopping and budget tips. Friday dinner is at a sporting venue, which may be a lucky night for you. Saturday shows lots of activity with friends, possibly at some kind of fund-raising event for a non-profit. You may have to be very strict about budgeting for the next two months and forego luxuries, in order to pay off some debt or save for something special.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – Your solar ninth house is very active this week; you may meet people from other countries or who have an accent, and enjoy hearing their impressions of the USA. These will probably be short-term relationships, possibly through work contracts or something like that. Mercury enters your solar tenth house Thursday; you could be interviewed for a job this month, or sound like a boss. The Moon enters Scorpio at 10:57 pm Saturday. Ooh, the midnight hour belongs to Scorpio anyway. Ceres and Vesta enter your sign the latter part of the week; you need time to yourself, when you can nurture and care for yourself like a hothouse orchid.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – Best day may be Sunday although the evening may have its ups and down, like a thrilling roller coaster ride. Mercury enters compatible Leo on Thursday; you have to sound confident and in command of all the facts if you go to court (or talk to a publisher); however guard against sounding arrogant, and remember to put your heart behind your words. Friday also throws some surprises your way regarding friends and finances. Saturday favors a campus visit, online if you are considering free enrichment courses.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – Your solar seventh house of partners and the public is active this week. Venus in Cancer opposes Pluto Monday; balancing Self and demands by others can get very tricky, especially if your mate demands all your time and attention. Best day may be Wednesday morn when an older friend is involved. Friday may find you getting rather too interested in a charming foreigner. Joint finances are accented Saturday; you might serve as teller or croupier at your casino-night party.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 - Mercury enters your solar seventh house Thursday; try to remember to put your heart into what you say, especially when speaking to business partners or your spouse. Best day is probably Friday, when ruler Saturn is trined by lovely Venus; you add a layer of charm to your ambition, and are able to schmooze with the higher-ups like a pro. Ceres and Vesta enter your solar tenth house late this week; you may be passed over for promotion, but the time is just not right yet. Just be patient and work on skills you will need for the big job.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 - Venus in Cancer in your solar fifth house opposes Pluto Monday; balancing time for friends and creative expression gets tricky, and some friends may drop you. Mercury enters your solar sixth house Thursday; try to remember to put your heart into what you say, especially when speaking to coworkers or people in uniform. Best day may be Saturday when your ruler Jupiter joins Mercury and you feel extra playful and competitive.

Your Milky Way Horoscope JULY 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.

A busy week this last full week of July! Planets making stations, planets changing signs, plus a New Moon! Read on for more.

Saturn is Stationary Direct at 4:36 pm Sunday. It is at 16 degrees 39' Scorpio. During the retrograde phase we restructured some parts of our lives (or should have). We should have decided to take responsibility for our actions, and for the results of those actions. Setting boundaries is another side of Saturn, a necessary task if we are to avoid being used by others. We might set up a more demanding schedule for ourselves, something that requires more of us than just keeping up with mundane chores. Fixed signs like Scorpio are usually pretty stubborn, and Saturn going direct in such a sign helps you to stick to your guns, aim at a goal, and follow through on promises. 

 

Uranus is Stationary Retrograde at 10:53 pm Monday. It is at 16 degrees 30' Aries, which is coincidentally inconjunct the Saturn station the day before; inconjuncts sometimes mean things come out of nowhere – life pulls the rug out from under us. Uranus stations tend to make things pretty chaotic for a few days. The Uranus retrograde makes us think twice about doing something outrageous, which may be a good thing. And yet we might plow ahead and go out of our way to upset an apple cart or two. If it contacts a natal planet, we may have trouble finding our niche in life; the energies of that planet contacted may be frustrated. We feel that we are different; well of course we are unique in some way, but we feel we are so different that the society has no place for us. At the very least, we feel uncomfortable about the status quo and start wishing things were different. Dane Rudhyar says the Uranus retrograde involves some kind of Visitation from the Spirit, as the individuality unfolds to a truer expression of the light within. 

 

Mercury at 11 degrees Cancer opposes Pluto in Capricorn at 2:47 am Tuesday. This sounds like a great transit for research, or for grilling someone for information. You can drill down through layers of data to find the telling details that solve a puzzle. 

 

The Sun enters its home in Leo at 5:41 pm Tuesday. It promptly conjoins Jupiter at 4:44 pm Thursday. Sun in Leo is spontaneous, outgoing, vain, attention-getting, a glutton for approval, and loves to be made a fuss over. But when they turn the spotlight on others, their warmth brings out the Leo in them, too. Likes to be in a position of authority, and makes a good manager in spite of being bored with details and repetition. Leos are magnetic as they draw others to them, especially pulling guests into their home for very entertaining parties. Famous people with the Sun in Leo include: Jackie Kennedy Onassis, poet Percy Shelley, playwright George Bernard Shaw, Napoleon, comedienne Lucille Ball, chef Julia Child, Fidel Castro, James Baldwin, baseball manager Casey Stengel, Paul Tillich, Eero Saarinen, Mussolini, aviator Amelia Earhart, rocker Mick Jagger, David Baldacci, Annie Oakley, director Cecil B DeMille, sprinter Usain Bolt, and Fritz Freleng. 

 

Sun conjunct Jupiter: Natives with this transit expand their horizons in some way, whether by travel, a new job, gaining a more optimistic outlook, studying philosophy or law, or widening their network of contacts. Sometimes they become the star of the show, maybe it's on a very private, off-off-off-the-beaten-path stage but it's theirs. 

 

Venus at 7 degrees Cancer trines Neptune in Pisces at 7:10 am Thursday. This is the classic in-love-with-love aspect. Try to keep your feet on the ground when being charmed by the new beau. You can also tune in to others in a very empathetic way, making them feel that someone really understands them. This is a great transit for expressing yourself in painting, music, poetry, photography, and any other art or craft. Visit a gallery for inspiration! 

 

Mercury at 16 degrees Cancer squares retrograde Uranus in Aries at 8:07 pm Thursday; it immediately trines Saturn in Scorpio at 10:11 pm the same night. Mercury in a water sign is very fast, so when it squares Uranus you can sure expect things to happen in a hurry. Caution: this is an accident-prone transit so be careful driving and watch your head! Your mind may work very fast today, which means you need to check your work the next day. Make notes of your thoughts to think thru later, make a to-do list to stay on track. Nerves can be jittery, so it might be wise to stay off the caffeine; you will definitely NOT need the extra stimulation today. Try to watch yourself for impulsiveness, even rashness; signal before changing lanes, for example. 

 

Mars enters Scorpio, where it is co-ruler, at 10:25 pm Friday. Mars in Scorpio wants control of his environment. Often Scorpios wind up in some type of managerial position, maybe just so they can order their own chair and organize things the way they prefer in their office. Can learn to coax others into talking about their goals by revealing (at least partially) one of their own motives or intentions. Scorpio natives will find this transit lends steel to their goals, turning you into that irresistible force that overturns immovable objects. Could also be vengeful, unless you have transformed into the eagle rather than the scorpion. Your taste may turn towards horror movies and the like. Mars in Scorpio is apt at using sharp tools, whether as a butcher or as a surgeon. Famous people with Mars in Scorpio include: Jean-Paul Sartre, Robert Louis Stevenson, George Washington, Eleanor Roosevelt, Alan Jay Lerner, Jonas Salk, Mohandas Gandhi, and Robert F. Kennedy. 

 

We have a New Moon at 3 degrees 52' Leo at 6:42 pm Saturday. The Moon conjoined Jupiter three hours earlier, and the Moon's next aspect is a trine to Uranus at 8:14 pm the following Sunday, July 27. Moon-Jupiter expands the self to embrace the whole world of experience, law, scholarship, travel, and the arts, and the trine to Uranus eases expression of our insights into whatever forms is available to us. We will probably have our eyes opened to other ways of living, and implement new ways of doing things. We may plan a trip to foreign shores, or even get on the boat or plane. We run into people who are very different from ourselves, and we like them a lot!

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 – Accidents at home are a definite possibility this week so be extra safety-conscious. A very lucky person may be the new romantic interest this week, or a plethora of possible mates parade thru your life. Thursday favors trading favors with another family member.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – The Moon is in Taurus as the week begins, until midday Monday. Try not to feel like you are saddled with too many bills or responsibilities; objects in mirror are smaller than they appear! Saturn makes a station in your opposite sign Sunday afternoon, which is probably why things seem oppressive and people seem downright mean.. Mid-morning Monday is favorable for meetings and shopping. Thursday favors sharing a ride with a pal, or borrowing a book.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 – The Moon is in Gemini from 12:36 pm Monday till late Wednesday. Friends may be unreliable or hard to reach for the next few months. Try not to obsess over ulterior motives of others Tuesday. Good times and laughs with friends Tuesday night. You're up for sports and games Wednesday night, eager to burn off some energy. Thursday favors borrowing a little money from a pal.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – The Moon is in Cancer from 10:59 pm Wednesday till late morning Saturday. Thursday morn can be wonderfully creative, even inspirational. Sun enters your solar second house Tuesday pm (joining Jupiter), when you decide that You Are Worth It, and IT may be a rather spendy item. Thursday's Venus-Neptune trine brings illusory legal judgments in your favor. Midday Thursday favors asking for a big personal favor. Accidents at work are a definite possibility this week so be safety-conscious.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – Wow, Sun and Jupiter enter your sign this week! You are feeling very good about your place in the spotlight indeed. The Moon is in Leo from 10:55 am Saturday thru the weekend. Saturday's New Moon in your sign reinforces all that Jupiter energy, with an eagerness to travel and meet all sorts of new people. Saturday's New Moon may herald quite a lucky month for you personally.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – A secret angel type begins to affect your life, maybe paying a bill for you, or offering you travel or schooling opportunities. Ruler Mercury is quite the detective on Tuesday. On Thursday you can get a friend to swap favors with. Also on Thursday, ruler Mercury is very active; you might start a class that evening.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – Boon companions enter your life this week, altho they may tempt you to overdo in all sorts of ways. Mars enters your solar second house Friday; watch interest rates and service fees lest they cut into your bank account. Saturn goes direct in your solar second house, meaning that the new protocol you have started for managing personal finances will stand you in good stead.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – New career opportunities open up in a pretty spectacular way starting this week, and remaining in effect for about a year. Saturn goes direct in your sign, and by now you may have found a new routine and new solutions that work for you. Thursday's Venus-Neptune trine may bring a long-distance love interest. Mars enters your sign Friday; not only will you wear more red, but also more action in the health sector, like sports training, surgeries, and willfulness.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – Sun-Jupiter conjunction in your solar ninth may bring a lawyer into the picture to handle legal matters. On Thursday you may be able to get the investment firm to reverse a service fee, if you ask nicely.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – The home is apt to be an accident-prone place this week, especially on Thursday, so be extra safety-conscious. Ruler Saturn goes direct this week and you will feel a subtle shift forward; maybe you have helped some friends get their lives in order during the retrograde, and they pay you back with treating you to dinner.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – Thursday favors trading favors with a coworker. Saturday's New Moon may herald quite a lucky month for you in terms of meeting a future partner or being in the public eye. Ruler Uranus goes retrograde this week, and you re-evaluate what is special and unique about yourself. You may ditch the obvious rebel act for something more positive like working for a non-profit.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 - Thursday's Venus-Neptune trine may bring a flood of creative and artistic output. Thursday is also good for trading favors with your beau. Ruler Neptune is busy this week with a trine to artistic Venus on Thursday; you may be newly inspired to work on any art or craft, and be pleased with the results.

Your Milky Way Horoscope JULY 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.

Mercury enters Cancer at 12:45 am Sunday. (This is the first of three planets changing signs this week.) People with Mercury (as well as the Moon) in Cancer are known for having phenomenal memories. Cancerians with this placement often inject pleas for sympathy in their speech, which can be unwelcome in the office setting – the flip side is that they often take care of their employees or coworkers, soothing ruffled feathers and bringing in treats. Extremely intuitive without knowing how they know. Prefers to quote precedent rather than set new precedents. Good for historians and antique dealers and some fields of academia. Tends to collect things. Famous people with Mercury in Cancer include: Prince Philip, Nelson Rockefeller, Paul Anka, Van Cliburn. 

 

Venus at 23 degrees Gemini trines Mars in Libra at 4:22 am Sunday. A good time to meet and fall in love with your Knight in Shining Armor. With Venus in Gemini, conversation should flow easily with lots of wit and sparkle. Mars in Libra is polite and well-spoken, doing everything right. What's not to like?

Jupiter enters fiery Leo at 6:30 am Wednesday. Jupiter in a fiery, fixed sign like Leo is prone to develop huge egos to the point where they are unbearable. Yet the basic magnanimous quality of a real Leo has to spill out to everyone within his reach. Wants the best for everyone and is capable of great executive and leadership ability. May be blessed with talent and gain the public eye, and can be quite a showman. Jupiter really does things big in Leo, in a very showy and public way. Famous people with Jupiter in Leo include: Anne Bancroft, Rex Harrison, Alexander the Great, Brigham Young, Richard Wagner, Elizabeth Taylor, Eleanor Roosevelt, J P Morgan, Luther Burbank, and Juan Peron. 

 

Venus enters sympathetic Cancer at 10:06 am Friday. Venus in Cancer is the baker rather than the chef, although a native with this placement may do both. Venus here needs to care for and nourish others; denied the opportunity to feed other people, the native may feed the birds or compulsively overeat. This Cancer's love is freely given without strings attached, and really needs an emotional outlet for his/her own health. Often has large families and/or large breasts. Famous people with Venus in Cancer include: Judy Garland, Margot Fonteyn, Dean Martin, Igor Stravinsky, Louis Armstrong, Bob Hope, Constantine of Greece, William Styron, and Hubert Humphrey. 

 

Mercury at 7 degrees Cancer trines Neptune in Pisces at 1:37 am Saturday. I know I have said before that Mercury and Neptune really do not go together very well at all! Messages get misunderstood even if they are quite clear. People get lost in transit, or confused about the time or place. On the bright side, we can make words into magic, such as in poetry, spells, self-hypnosis, affirmations. 

 

The Sun at 26 degrees Cancer squares Mars in Libra at 2:32 am Saturday. People with this transit affecting personal signs tend to dig in and never give up. You try to beat them at a board game, pickup basketball, a race or a debate and they will hold on till the finish trying to maintain their position and keep you from passing them. They may not have enough to win, but they will bust a gut trying to keep you from passing them.

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 – The Moon is in Aries from 12:07 am Thursday till Saturday morn. On Thursday morning it is important to verify the content of messages and inquiries. On Thursday night, the axiom that you cannot fight City Hall is brought home to you. Venus enters your solar fourth house on Friday; you spruce up the home with a bit of paint or redecoration. Friday night is challenging and argumentative. Mercury also enters your solar fourth house this week; you may host an exchange student or let the study group meet at your home.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – The Moon is in Taurus from 4:43 am Saturday thru the weekend. You may score a nice rummage sale find early Saturday, or talk the seller into a bargain. Saturday night favors an early movie followed by sparkling chatter over dinner or possibly an interesting lecture. Mercury and Venus enter your solar third house this week; you may receive lots of invites to parties, or take fun day trips to art shows and scenic places. Possible expansion of your home or family in the coming year.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 – The Venus-Mars trine Sunday (or late the Saturday before) is ideal for meeting your newest and best romance; watch the sun rise together on a new shared life. Also Mercury and Venus enter your solar second house this week; sales pick up, and you benefit as well from bonuses or freebies. Jupiter entering your solar third house means luck through short trips in the coming year, also you probably spend way too much at the bookstore.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – Romantic times at your getaway home this Sunday. Mercury and Venus enter your sign this week; go to the salon for a new look, and send out lots of invites to your pool party. Jupiter enters your solar second house on Wednesday; Jove protects your financial interests for the coming year, although you may be tempted mightily to overspend. You dig deep to beat a competitor early Saturday at what is supposed to be a fun-run.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – On Sunday a friend may start to look more like a good romantic prospect; invite him/her along to a local festival. Jupiter enters your sign this Wednesday; be generous with your love and encouragement of others. Spread around your good fortune and share the spotlight with others. Beware of gaining weight under this transit, though. Saturday morning is not favorable for winning an athletic event, since you may waste energy in a duel too early.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – Mercury and Venus enter your solar eleventh house this week; lots of visits with friends, who shower you with tips, gifts, or freebies. Jupiter enters your solar twelfth house on Wednesday; Jove in that position usually means a secret angel is looking out for you, by that I mean a real live person but someone who stays in the shadows. Saturday brings a chance of winning a money prize in an athletic competition, assuming you are prepared and fit.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – Sunday morning is a good time to meet Mr Right, so take your early morning walk in a scenic area. Mercury and Venus enter your solar tenth house this week; good progress marks your career path especially if you are in sales or marketing. Jupiter enters your solar eleventh house on Wednesday; luck through friends or groups marks the coming year, but you need to dream big. You may meet a tough competitor early Saturday, someone sure to make you dig deep for your best effort.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – Mercury and Venus enter your solar ninth house this week; favorable news and reviews re your manuscript or your website gets more hits, or you write a lot of papers for your college courses. Jupiter enters your solar tenth house on Wednesday; you may get your big break career-wise. Have your resume and elevator talk honed to perfection. Saturday is not favorable for competing in athletic or other competitions; but you might learn something about pacing yourself.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – Lots of activity in the coming month inre insurance payments or premiums, or you may be shopping around for a better deal. Jupiter enters your solar ninth house on Wednesday; you may be in the courtroom sometime in the coming year, look at it as a chance to learn something about the legal system. A fun run with friends is favored for Saturday morning, tho an unexpected entrant is likely to run your socks off.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 - Mercury and Venus enter your solar seventh house this week; your mate is extra affectionate and chatty, interested in your feelings and thoughts. Jupiter enters your solar eighth house on Wednesday; joint accounts and investments through others grow. Also your insurance plan may save your bacon one day. Saturday morning may be challenging in the sense that you may enter a competition and rather enjoy trying to beat everyone else.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – The Moon is in Aquarius from Sunday till Monday night. Monday afternoon favors sports and competition of any kind, or making cold sales calls. Mid afternoon favors closing those sales with some token gift or enhancement. The coming year may be marked by several marriage proposals; the already married enjoy good luck thru the spouse. Saturday is not very favorable for competitions of any kind, since you may injure yourself trying to win and lose training time.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – The Moon is in Pisces from 10:40 pm Monday till early Thursday. Mid morning Tuesday is not favorable for appointments or doing personal business, since you are easily confused at that time. Have a mentor over for dinner that night. Wednesday afternoon favors relationships, including having group meetings at work. That night can be frustrating for romance. Mercury and Venus enter your solar fifth house this week; dancing and concerts and fun fill your happy days.

Your Milky Way Horoscope JULY 6-12, 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.

Venus at 16 degrees Gemini sextiles Uranus in Aries at 2:49 am Monday. Pleasant surprises regarding money get plopped in your lap – that's always nice, so go ahead and buy a lottery ticket or two. We enjoy meeting people who are very different from ourselves, perhaps a foreigner, somebody with an accent, a very independent sort, a bohemian, someone with unusual talents or living arrangements. There is often a romantic attraction to such people, although this usually does not last long-term. 

 

The Sun at 16 degrees Cancer squares Uranus in Aries at 12:23 pm Tuesday. The Sun with Uranus often denotes a change agent of some kind. We often resent anyone who tries to force us to change, but when these transits arise, we are usually in great need of shaking up our lives a bit. The square often means we find ourselves trying to fight City Hall, and even though City Hall almost always wins, we keep trying to force it to be more responsive to what we believe is the will of the people. With both planets at the world degree in cardinal signs, this may trigger events of global interest, so watch the news tonight. 

 

The Sun at 16 degrees Cancer trines Saturn in Scorpio at 8:29 pm Tuesday. This follows close on the heels of the square to Uranus, and at the same degree. In this case, The Rules are your friends; by contrast, the square to Uranus always tends to try to buck the rules. Some of us may receive honors or recognition for an achievement, or at least derive a sense of accomplishment for doing what we did. The Sun on a world degree may denote that someone already in the public eye receives an honor. 

 

We have a Full Moon at 20 degrees 3' Capricorn, at 7:25 am Saturday. It is preceded by the Moon sextile Saturn in Scorpio, and succeeded by a square to Mars in Libra. The Sun is conjunct Jupiter, which magnifies the effect of the current Grand Cross in cardinal signs; major stresses will afflict nations such as China, Great Britain, Japan, and others. And natives of those cardinal signs will similarly be heavily stressed – um, we're supposed to say challenged, not stressed – tho fortunately the cardinal-sign people are generally quite thrilled to have another mountain to climb.

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 - Ceres and Vesta in your solar seventh house favor taking some quiet time this week to work on relationship bonds; perhaps setting up a weekly date or picnic lunch would be a pleasurable way to make memories. Ruler Mars makes a pleasant aspect midday Thursday; you might enjoy a chat over lunch about spouses and tips off the internet on keeping them happy. The Chiron and Pallas opposition this week affects your health houses; see your practitioner and schedule those checkups you keep avoiding.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – Ruler Venus makes a happy aspect to Uranus early Monday for a surprise money windfall, or more likely a gift from a secret angel. Worst day may be Wednesday morn when your affections are not reciprocated, but probably merely because the other person is in a hurry. Saturday morning's Full Moon in earth sign Capricorn is likely favorable for legal matters, publishing, the internet, or planning long trips. The Chiron-Pallas opposition is on your fifth and eleventh house axis, where you may needlessly sacrifice your own creative interests due to peer pressure.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 – Best day may be Sunday morning when you receive promises or offers of help; best to nail people down on specifics though. Also Tuesday pm favors asking your mate to be generous with you. Ceres and Vesta in your solar fifth house favor taking some quiet time this week to focus on artistic pursuits that are just to please yourself. The Chiron-Pallas opposition is on your tenth and fourth house angles, which may force you to sacrifice family life for career goals or vice versa.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – Moonchildren are especially active and happy when the Sun is in their sign. Plan your pool parties or trips to the beach this month, inviting as many kids over as possible. You're the kind who really enjoy cramming the car full of kids, wet bathing suits, and the dog on a fine summer day. Jupiter will exit your sign next week, so let the good times roll while they can.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 - Ceres and Vesta in your solar third house favor taking some quiet time this week to get re-acquainted with relatives or neighbors, perhaps setting up an arrangement for someone who can babysit until you get home from work. The Chiron and Pallas opposition this week affects your money houses, so you may be forced to go to a financial counselor to work out a plan to better manage your personal funds.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 –Ruler Mercury is in a lucky aspect Sunday morning; some money may be due you from a legal judgment. It may be hard for you to get a word in edgewise Thursday night. Chiron in Pisces opposes Pallas in your sign this week; get to a health practitioner asap for nagging problems. Saturday morning's Full Moon in earth sign Capricorn is likely favorable for dealings with children or for opportunities to nurture your creative talents.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – The Moon is in Libra till Sunday afternoon. Early risers may receive offers of help and sympathy if you will only share details of your situation; try to swap favors with people you know. Try to avoid over-doing things midday Sunday, such as going to the all-you-can-eat buffet too many times. Ruler Venus makes a happy aspect to Uranus early Monday for a surprise money windfall, possibly from asking your spouse nicely for a little something.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – The Moon is in Scorpio from 3:34 pm Sunday till Tuesday night. Very early risers on Monday get inspired by the sunrise. Early afternoon favors having a discussion with your mentor. Monday night favors social events, although you might leave a bit early to catch up on work before turning in. A professional may upset you Tuesday with a list of recommended changes. Dinner hour with a legal eagle associate gives you reason for optimism. Ruler Mars makes a pleasant aspect midday Thursday; you might enjoy a chat over lunch about money management tips or shopping the sales.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – The Moon is in Sag from 9:25 pm Tuesday till late Thursday. Family life can be pretty chaotic Wednesday morning. You may feel ignored by someone you love on Thursday morning. Get outside for a walk during the Thursday lunch break. You can get a lot done Thursday night if you just settle down and start in with it. The Chiron-Pallas opposition is on your tenth and fourth house angles, which may force you to sacrifice family life for career goals or vice versa.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – The Moon is in Capricorn from 11:25 pm Thursday till Saturday night. You enjoy a Friday lunch-hour discussion about which new movies to go see. Start a new affirmation during or after dinner hour Friday. Saturday can be rather tense, but you probably work off tensions with errands and yard work. Ceres and Vesta in your solar tenth house favor taking some quiet time this week to refocus career goals and motivate yourself.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – Ruler Uranus makes a nice aspect to Venus on Monday; you enjoy meeting strangers especially those who hail from foreign shores or have an accent. Tuesday may bring a change agent into your life, possibly a coworker or someone you otherwise see almost every day. The Moon is in Aquarius from 11:07 pm Saturday thru the rest of the weekend. Ceres and Vesta in your solar ninth house favor taking some quiet time this week to confer with professionals on legal, publishing, or spiritual matters to help refocus your life.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – Pallas in Virgo opposes Chiron in your sign this week; get to a health practitioner asap for nagging problems. Ruler Neptune is quite happy Monday morning; maybe you can go for an early swim, or work on your piano playing technique. Co-ruler Jupiter enjoys dining with youngsters or artists Tuesday night. Your ideals may be sorely tried Wednesday morning. Midday Friday may be your best period; have lunch with your favorite dreamer friend.