Gaining Ground

7 September 2011

Things feel better this week, right?  

Now that Mars is in late Cancer, we’re past the Cardinal Cross business that put some major stress and change on everybody’s summer (don’t worry, it’ll be back for the Summer of 2012). Even better, now that the personal planets (the Sun, Mercury and Venus) are moving through Virgo, we have what’s called a Grand Trine. 

There are three earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.  Earth signs are grounded, they’re practical, what’s tangible is what matters to them.  

Picture one of the earth signs at each point of the triangle above.  Jupiter is on the first point in Taurus, where he’s been since late spring.  Pluto is on the second point in Capricorn, where he’ll be until 2012.  And the personal planets (the Sun, Venus, and Mercury by the end of the week) are all on the third point in Virgo.  That’s what’s called a Grand Trine.

Grand Trines create movement, they enable things to happen.  In Earth, this grand trine is enabling us all to start getting our ground back, it’s bringing stability.  Think too about the planets involved:  Pluto brings power through transformation, it brings things up to the surface so we can work them out for once and for all.  Jupiter expands, it makes situations bigger.  The Sun expresses and Venus adds grace.  When Mercury joins the picture we’ll start talking about it.    

Just remember:  Mercury still has to cross into Virgo, and there will be an opposition to Neptune on Thursday morning that could be keeping some heads in the clouds no matter how earthy the energy. 

Stay Grounded ~ 

Adeline

Horoscopes for September 5-11, 2011

NEW MOON ON MONDAY ASTROLOGY

By Adeline Leigh

Everybody’s talking this week, it’s all about the social stuff.  People will be asking questions, exchanging information and chatting up a storm.  By all means get out there and join them, just make sure you’re really hearing (or saying) what you think you are.  Mercury will be making one last opposition to nebulous Neptune Thursday morning, before returning to Virgo later that night. Mercury talks and thinks; Neptune fantasizes and fogs.  This is the kind of weather where people only see what they want to believe, especially when it comes to romantic situations.  Wait for the weekend before making any firm decisions or commitments.  By then we should be having some intense conversations - things that are buried now will likely be coming up for air.  Next week: the Full Moon in Pisces, Venus returns to Libra and Pluto stations direct!

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ARIES

You’ve been picking up new patterns in the way you express what you’re feeling.   This week, pay as much attention as you can muster to the conversations you’re having with others, as well as what you’re telling yourself.  Look for where you might be falling back into old habits and selling yourself short.  You’ve learned a lot about staying true to what you need while still cooperating with the people around you.  Now’s the time to put that knowledge to use.  As long as you can keep it sincere, you’re in for an extraordinary weekend. 

TAURUS 

It’s good nesting weather.  That’s not to say you should spend the next week alone by any means, but make some time to spend being comfortable in your home base with the people you can be the most yourself around.  Even better, find a way to do some entertaining.  You’ve got busy days ahead and now is the time to enjoy what you already have, before you start striving for even more.  The more you can be sure of what’s here to stay, the better you’ll be able to navigate whatever’s about to happen next. 

GEMINI

Keep your head on straight.  You’ve got everything you need to get through the week, as long as you don’t get too tripped up by daydreams.  If you’re having trouble finding your focus, start with whatever you need to take care of at home, then move on to what’s next on the list.  Just make sure to stay in one direction at a time.  Gemini can multi-task better than any other sign, but watch out for overwhelming yourself.   The weekend will be better for taking a certain situation (or relationship) to a much deeper level. 

CANCER

You’re feeling inspired and extra creative, but wait until Wednesday before starting any brand new projects.  After that, go for it with all your might.  Be out and about as much as possible this week, it’s a good time for running into social opportunities all over the place.  Keep your eyes and ears open and you’re likely to find all sorts of people who can help you get wherever you’re trying to go.  You’re in a place right now where you can access the more adventurous side of yourself with every new connection.  Start talking.  

LEO

There’s no reason to get all dramatic about it.  You have every ability to keep it together through this week’s big situation, as long as you can clearly recognize some old habits you’re finally ready to lose. Any resistance you’re feeling right now is about procrastination way more than it is about need.  Make the effort to unclutter your thoughts and remember the things that really matter.  The sooner you can do that, the sooner you’ll be winning the respect of everyone involved.  Even better, you’ll see very clearly all the right ways you’re transforming. 

VIRGO

Make sure you’ve got your feet planted firmly on the ground.  A certain situation you thought was resolved is about to come back to haunt you, and you’ll need to keep your wits.  The good news is, this time around you’ll be able to find the kind of closure you were originally looking for.  As long as you can face your feelings, you’ll be able to deal with them in a way that makes you stronger than you’ve ever been before.  The weekend is right for taking a step back and doing some emotional processing. 

LIBRA

All dressed up in dreams.  You’re definitely in the mood for distraction, but watch out for paying too much attention to fantasies.  You have plenty of energy, and it’s important to use it to for moving forward instead of escaping, which only leads to getting lost.  This week, the most enduring rewards come from the most mundane situations.  Expect serendipity in your everyday world, and you’ll be seeing opportunities absolutely everywhere. Watch for new opportunities to make your creativity pay off, improved circumstances in your work situation, and the chance for a brand new adventure.  

SCORPIO

What circumstances have stalled for you since last April?  Prepare to get them started again, and be ready to do some good hard work.  You’ll have a much clearer focus by the end of the week, and the ability to make concrete plans that will make the process that more productive this time around.  That is, if you’re prepared to change your mind a little.  It’s all about communication.  The deeper you can go in any conversations you’re having about the situation, the more you’ll understand what needs to shift.     

SAGITTARIUS 

Love or lust? Things are looking way up in the romance department.  You’ve got an allure about you right now that’s bringing new people into your life from every corner – just make sure you can tell the difference between true attraction and simple desire.  Something that feels absolutely fated in all the right ways could be a test of how ready you are to get to the next level.  Absolutely enjoy every minute of the fun stuff, but don’t let anything that’s happening now make you slack on what you’re trying to build for yourself. 

CAPRICORN

You’re feeling more interior than usual these days.  This isn’t at all a bad thing, as long as you’re processing the things you’re thinking about and not just letting them trip you up.  Look at it as an opportunity to understand where and how you need to be more consistent.  The beginning of the week is good for getting important things out of the way.  You’ll be able to find your words and re-up your communication with the rest of us as soon as this weekend, when Mercury enters a fellow earth sign. 

AQUARIUS

Analyze the situation.  This is a good week to seriously think about your next chapter, and how what you’ve already been through has prepared you for what’s coming next.  Do your best to brainstorm about where you are now vs. where you’d like to be, and you’ll start to see some opportunities that are already giving you the advantage.  Again, anything you can do for others right now is helping you understand so much about yourself it’s a reward for everybody involved.  Thursday and Friday are the perfect days to make something happen. 

PISCES

The weekend is all yours, so keep exploring your more adventurous side.  You’re in a place right now where it’s more important than ever to keep moving forward and initiating what you want in your life as much as you possibly can.  You’ll be having some important conversations toward the end of the week, as Mercury joins the Sun and Venus in Virgo, your opposite sign.  Watch too, for being asked to mediate a certain situation that has nothing to do with you.  You likely have exactly the insight that helps others learn to compromise.     

Horoscopes for August 29 – September 4, 2011

NEW MOON ON MONDAY ASTROLOGY

By Adeline Leigh

Last night’s New Moon in Virgo, a sign that’s all about discernment and getting with it, is bringing a much nicer chapter.   Now that Mercury’s back to forward motion, and we have planets in all three of the earth signs, watch for things to get a whole lot less complicated.  Venus and the Sun will be supporting Jupiter all week, just as that planet stations Retrograde overnight Monday to Tuesday.  Jupiter – like any planet past Mars, goes retrograde for almost half of every year, so this isn’t so unusual.  But the trines from the Sun and Venus bring a super auspicious vibe to this particular Jupiter Retrograde, and for the moment, things seem to be looking up for us all.  Any planet’s retrograde season is a good time to turn its energy more inward.  Jupiter is a lot about faith and luck and what we believe. So Jupiter Retrograde is a lot like that hippie bumper sticker: “Be the change you want to see in the world”.  It’s a good week to get moving again, and a good time to try and get our hopes back up.  Spend as much time as you can with the people you love the most. 

***If you know your Rising Sign and Moon signs, be sure to read for those too!

***Here’s a link to last week’s horoscopes

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ARIES

Put your game face on.  The focus is still on authority, but this week is the time to concentrate on being your own boss. Start moving, do as much as you can for yourself, and you’ll soon see just how much it’s all about you – in the very best way. 

Avoiding responsibilities and commitments, on the other hand, is the fastest way to amp up any self-destructive tendencies.  Work through it, do the right thing, and watch for rewards on a social level that come as soon as next week. 

TAURUS 

Law of attraction.  Jupiter’s about face in your sign makes this the perfect week to reflect on all the things that are going right.  The more you can remember the good stuff, the more of it you’ll start to see.  Focus especially on relationships that you know are going to be around for a long time to come – not only those closest to you, but coworkers and associations as well. It’s about the things you know for sure more than anything superficial. Friday’s alignment between the Sun and Jupiter will bring you the brightest of weekends. 

GEMINI

Time to catch up with yourself.  You’re in for some quieter days that give you the space to really listen to what your feelings are trying to tell you.  Gemini is all about being social and exchanging information, but this week, it’s more about the messages you’re sending yourself.  Pay attention to your intuition and enjoy whatever time you have to spend alone.  You’re entering a phase that will be giving you the gumption to really get with it.  Watch for clues all over the place that tell you just how you should get started.   

CANCER

Quality over quantity.  This week, it’s more about sharpening what you already do well than it is about doing everything at once.  Pinpoint your priorities and you might start to see that you’re trying to go too far in a situation where you’re actually completely satisfied.  Watch for unexpected cancellations and changes in plans – and know that if anything like this happens, it’s making space for something even better.   You’ve got all the energy in the world right now to stay productive.  Just remember it’s more about getting things right than it is about getting them over with. 

LEO

On the up and up.  The more you can be out and about this week, the bigger your chances of running into some very lucky circumstances.  You’re starting to see more than ever before some of the epic potential benefits of a certain situation you’ve been avoiding and now’s the time to start dealing with it.  Even if  you’re not sure you’ve got it in you, push yourself to get going.  A body in motion stays in motion and chances are – once you start moving it will be hard to stop. 

VIRGO

Now that Mercury’s finally on track, you’re able to get your direction back.  If you’re having a hard time choosing which path you’re going to take, remember that it’s got just as much to do with where you’re coming from than it does with where you’re going.  Look to what you’ve always valued in the past and don’t do anything that might let those standards waver.  Watch out for doing things just to keep people satisfied.  This week, it’s way more about what you already know than what you think others might want to see. 

LIBRA

Here’s where your efforts start to pay off.  Your Venus ruler is working with lucky Jupiter all week long, and this is bringing you unlimited opportunities.  The only catch is that it’s up to you to look for them.  You might be feeling bound by circumstances, but remember: the only way out is through.  Go with what you’re striving for more than focusing on anything that’s holding you back.  The minute you stop handing the power away, you’ll see just how far you’re able to go.  Chances are, it’s way farther than you’ve been expecting. 

SCORPIO

Jupiter’s change of direction in your opposite sign brings you the chance to start healing a very important relationship.  Don’t be afraid of doing things differently this time around.  You’ve got more space than usual right now to explore new methods and master them.  Scorpio is a fixed sign, and gets more attached than most to certain motivations, but there’s absolutely no reason to feel anything but safe right now, even when you step outside your comfort zone.   Be as creative as possible and you’ll soon see changes that improve the circumstances for everyone involved. 

SAGITTARIUS 

Get back to work.  You’ve got some things to get out of the way if you want to catch up with yourself, but they’re not nearly as monumental as they seem right now.  Make the space for something better – you’ll be so glad you did.  Saturday is the day to get any new projects started.  Watch out for a weekend full of good times and high highs and remember:  the more open you are to receiving the good stuff, the more it will be coming your way.  Even better, you’re starting to feel like it’s exactly what you deserve.   

CAPRICORN

What’s going on in your love life?  If you haven’t been able to pay as much attention as you’d like, this is a great time to put your energy back into that side of things.  Making some space for an important (or potential) relationship is sure to reap some big rewards right now.  This isn’t to say you’ll be slacking off in other places or avoiding your responsibilities.   This week, you have the ability to do it all in the best way that you know how.  Charm the pants off of them. 

AQUARIUS

Keep it like a secret. You’re in for some absolutely epic revelations, but it’s important to put them into practice before sharing them with anybody else.  This by all means doesn’t mean you shouldn’t tell the whole world what you’re figuring out … eventually.  Right now it’s way more about action than words.  Use every understanding immediately like a brand new tool. The more confident and comfortable you begin to feel with this new approach to how you’re affecting your environment, the more everybody else will be able to see it for themselves. 

PISCES

Steppin’ out.  This is the week to do some things you always talk about doing, but never quite get around to.  A grand trine in friendly earth signs is bringing you some serendipitous circumstances and the more you start exploring, the sooner you’re going to find them.  Take advantage of the things you’ve never tried before – from places you see every day but never visit, to books you’ve always meant to read.  You’re about to feel like you fit in with the rest of us more than you have in ages. 

Mercury Direct

25 August 2011

Mercury will station DIRECT tomorrow afternoon (at 3:03 pm pacific daylight time).  

BUT - before you start with your collective sighs of relief, remember that it’s still in Shadow Phase until September 9th, when it returns to the point where it first turned Retrograde (at the 2nd degree of Virgo).  Keep your back up plans, and be extra careful today - Mercury Retrograde gets the very trickiest right when the planet is “stationing” (changing direction). 

Remember too - that Mercury Retrograde is not completely negative by any means.  Of course we’ve had our fair share of lost keys and lockouts and phones breaking down, and plenty of miscommunication. Good lord, has anybody else noticed the number of tiny mistakes (like which days and dates things really happen) on my blog lately? I’ve been fixing typos all over the place!  But there’s also the positive manifestations.  For instance, I’ve seen more than a few “look what I just found, forgot I even had this!” posts on facebook in the past few weeks.  Locking myself out this week forced me to take a step back and have lunch with a friend, and I’ve seen countless faces around town that I haven’t seen in months or even years lately.  

Here’s another Mercury Retrograde story:  my mom comes from a super tiny little town in southern Colorado - nobody’s ever heard of it.  My boyfriend works in Studio City here in California, miles and miles away.  Last week he saw a picture of said super tiny little town in a coworker’s office and we discovered that not only does his coworker know my mom, he’s her very best friend’s brother!  Small world stuff, you know?  My boyfriend’s been working with him the entire two years we’ve been dating - but it makes perfect sense that we didn’t discover the connection until a Mercury Retrograde.  Things from the past resurface.  

What came back to visit you? 

//AL