Your Milky Way Horoscope April 27 – May 3, 2014

By Milky Way Maid

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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.

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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 Sept. 1-7, 2013

By Milky Way Maid

The Sun at 9 degrees Virgo trines Pluto in Capricorn at 4:43 am Sunday. Sun as will and Pluto as power will spell a favorable time to select and use a mantra or affirmation to help focus on goals. Intense experiences or feelings may prompt you to make some changes. It's also a good time to tackle things that require a good deal of energy, because your batteries have gotten recharged. It also favors research, digging down for the real story behind the story.

The Sun at 15 degrees Virgo sextiles Jupiter in Cancer at 9:47 am Saturday. A favorable day to be or meet a mentor or counselor. Your confidence and good cheer attract good luck, and doors open. A good time to make positive plans because you can see opportunities. A good time for working with groups, leading others, being interviewed for a job, or just networking.

A New Moon comes at 7:36 am Sept. 5, at 13 degrees 4' of Virgo. There is a tight opposition to Chiron at 11 degrees Pisces, which is a bit worrisome, suggesting health challenges – but a sextile to Jupiter at 14 degrees Cancer lends assistance. Uranus throws a monkey wrench into the works from 11 Aries (inconjunct). Another lineup at 3-7 degrees of the signs also forms: Mars in Leo applies to a square to Saturn in Scorpio (accidents and injuries quite possible); Ceres in Virgo sextiles Saturn and opposes Neptune in Pisces (cut your losses and look to a new harvest two months hence); Juno in Aquarius is opposite Mars and applies to a square to Saturn (partnership breakups possible).

 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/

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/

GREAT 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.

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

ARIES - March 20-April 19 – Monday night favors fun times with the kids. On Tuesday do your mate a favor, possibly by driving the kids to doctor appointments. Uranus in your sign is inconjunct the New Moon on Sept. 6; you may be personally upset by the changes that this transit brings, even tho they may only touch you in a tangential way. Chiron in your solar twelfth house may point up some way in which you are jeopardizing your health; perhaps through overdoing food or drink, or in cheating yourself of enough sleep.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – Your mate is not inclined to indulge the family Monday. The family volunteer to help you with tasks on Tuesday. Friends are not interested in your hobbies Wednesday; they may even make hurtful remarks. Ruler Venus has been strong in Libra; perhaps you are more social this month, more inclined to trade favors with your pals. Family arguments may build up to a head late in the week (Mars-Saturn square is exact on Sept. 9).

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 – Work-related communications may be blocked in some way on Monday; maybe a server is down. You may exchange favors with a relative Tuesday. Thursday's New Moon will really challenge your ability to juggle work and family demands. The phone rings off the hook Friday. You work on children's insurance matters on Saturday. Pallas is strong in your finance sector this week; you might buy or sell property or broker deals for others.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – The Moon is void in Cancer most of Sunday (till it enters Leo). For some, this day may offer an Opportunity Period because a void can operate well in Cancer. Last aspect is a square to Venus (the previous) Saturday night; you might prune your budget, for example. A happy financial surprise may land in your lap at work Monday. You exchange favors with a family member Tuesday. Midday driving (or other travel) on Wednesday can be chaotic. Thursday's New Moon will challenge desires to travel or increase your education.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 – The Moon is in Leo from 8:01 pm Sunday till Wednesday morning. Mid-morning Monday has Saturn blocking you, so don't ask for favors at that time. Monday night favors laughs with unusual people. Venus smiles on favors asked just after lunch Tuesday. A Virgo New Moon on Thursday brightens financial prospects, but your harvest may still be two months off. Mars in your sign is energizing, but slow down; Mars will run into a Saturn brick wall on the 9th and you might need to stop!

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – The Moon is in Virgo from 6:43 am Wednesday till Friday afternoon. Watch for the after-lunch slump Wednesday. You might enjoy a visit to an antiquarian bookshop or museum Wednesday night. Thursday presents a New Moon in your sign, with a favorable sextile to Jupiter boosting your fortunes via friends. Lots of chatter and calls Friday morning.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – Have friends to dinner Monday for lots of laughs with your mate joining in. You might exchange favors with friends Tuesday. Work or medical appointments may be scrambled Wednesday. Thursday's New Moon may present a health wake-up call. The Moon is in Libra from 3:12 pm Friday till next Sunday night. Early risers Saturday apply themselves to their goals. Midday is brightened by unusual or humorous guests at lunch. You may be over-emotional at Saturday dinner.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – Try to be open-minded about career offers Monday p.m. Children's schedules are chaotic Wednesday, when appointments might be canceled. Thursday's New Moon presents difficulty when friends are not very supportive of your creative pursuits. On Saturday you struggle privately with computer problems, or possibly challenge yourself with an online course.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – You always yearn for freedom, but Monday your secret yearning for structure bites back. You enjoy time spent with children Monday night. A friend may give you a referral Tuesday. You think your mate's mind is addled Wednesday. The boss cracks the whip mid-week – a theme that is repeated in Thursday's New Moon. Friday's schedule shows lots of meetings and discussion and calls. On Saturday you relax with friends, but keep a rein on personal finances.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – Arguments over joint finances start off the week, but you can laugh with your mate again Monday night. Look into employer-sponsored insurance plans or discounts Tuesday (ones that you are not taking advantage of). Calls and messages can be garbled Wednesday; get clarification. Thursday's New Moon repeats the theme of making your communications system serve your needs. There is a lot of discussion with vendors Friday over what your specs are.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – Mid-morning Monday is stressful because you hear the word No. Shopping is fun Monday night. A friend exchanges favors Tuesday. Double-check bills or invoices Wednesday. Thursday's New Moon presents challenges in managing personal and joint finances; that's the theme for the week. You may find some online classes Saturday, though you may not like any of them right away.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 – Going back to school does not appeal to you Monday. Think of a creative gift of time for a dear one on Tuesday. Confusion reigns midday Wednesday, but you may clear things up that evening. Thursday's New Moon will highlight relationship issues; you might feel quite wounded in some way and seek to talk things out Friday. On Saturday you may challenge yourself regarding some creative pursuits.