The first Lunar eclipse, on April 25th, occurred during the Seed or Pink Full Moon. This is a time of planting and preparation for the coming growing seasons when these seeds would blossom and bear fruit. Occurring while the Moon was in Scorpio (a water sign) eclipses of this sort often denote a large loss of life and issues at or near the sea. The collapse of the Bangladesh factory late in the day on April 24th 2013 with over 1000 deaths is a stark example of the kind of event that a water eclipse could herald.

The second eclipse event-the solar eclipse of May 9th, occurred with the Sun in the sign of Taurus, an earth sign. This eclipse continued to highlight some of the strange weather issues (and resulting impact upon global food supplies) has been documented in the news. The wildfires that plagued southern California during the beginning of May certainly mirrored the intensity of Old Sol and the awesome power of fire-both earthly and solar in nature.

The third eclipse will happen on May 25, 2013. As the Memorial Day weekend arrives This Lunar eclipse will serve as the catalyst for the combined forces for the two previous events. It will occur in the first degrees of Sagittarius, which is a warrior sun and fire sign. This lineup can trigger explosions of many types whether they be military, volcanoes, earthquakes, or severe weather patterns like earthquakes and tsunamis.  Spain, Ireland and Arabia are ruled by Jupiter, so watch for heightened activity in these areas.

Lou Raedwulfe’s book 2013 Stars and Stones is available at Amazon for an interesting read on what the stars have to say for the rest of this year.

Taurus Get out and get moving! This is a terrific time to let your imagination soar. Explore your options if you have been thinking about getting a new vehicle.Those with a birthday near April 26 need not be discouraged. This can be a low energy time. Keep things simple.

Gemini This is a very expansive time. There are also sorts of happy meetings and wonderful opportunities coming your way. Get in touch with family far away. If your birthday is this week, let your imagination run free. Just remember the old saying that “anything too good to be true, usually is”.

Cancer This is a period of preparation. It’s ideal for getting together with brothers and sisters. Joint financial plans can help you feel more secure. Now is the time to follow your dreams if your birthday is near June 27. Those born near July 4 are under great pressure to make major changes.

Leo Spend more time with groups of people who share your interests. Even just getting together to chat over coffee can be rewarding. This is a lucky time to market your ideas. This includes meeting a sweetheart who lives far away. The July born continue to experience lessons in the limitations you face.

Virgo Have the confidence to share your ideas. This can improve your career prospects and also make you quite popular in a public setting. This is a great time for research in any area of interest. Do what you can to stay organized: it will be easy to take on multiple commitments.

Libra It’s a wonderful time for traveling or making arrangements to improve your skills. There are opportunities to be found if you follow your own natural curiosity. The energy supports marketing your skills to a broader audience. Be conservative spending your money. There may be some bills related to health or job training.

Scorpio If you are willing to make a plan, and stick with it, this is a lucky week for getting to a deeper level emotionally, financially, or concerning a longstanding mystery. Trust your intuition. A willingness to be generous, even in challenging situations will help you make helpful contacts. Transformation is possible!

Sagittarius Relationships will be an area of focus and concern. It’s a lucky time for legal matters, partnerships, and finding helpful mentors in any area close to your heart. If you have overcome your natural fear of commitment, this is a powerful and positive time to take a relationship to a deeper level.

Capricorn Spend more time making plans to improve your health. Conversations with others can help you find ways to improve any existing situation. Perfection is not necessary. Do your best. Those born just after New Years are under the microscope. Any part of your life that is not working will bring unavoidable lessons.

Aquarius You can shine by being especially generous or compassionate with some who works with or for you. This is a wonderful time for getting out and having fun with friends or young children. Family travel is also recommended. If you follow your heart, you can be lucky in love.

Pisces Family life is likely to be supercharged this week. You may have multiple projects calling your attention. This is a lucky time to bring the family together. Family dinners make happy memories. Trust your intuition if you were born around February 24: the decisions you make will be good ones!

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The Messenger’s quincunx encounter with the Dark Lord, Pluto, further complicates things for natives of this sign as decision making loses objectivity (again because of communication related hostility) and results in even more second-guessing about the correct path to follow. Fortunately, the sextile with Uranus mitigates the harshness and provides support for non-traditional types of communication such as intuition and psychical images. By varying your routine during this intense time, Gemini children can lessen the potential for disaster even if it can’t be totally avoided.

The first part of the Gemini’s natal month continues its active streak with a Lunar Eclipse on May 24th. This particular eclipse occurs in Gemini’s opposite sign, Sagittarius. The chances for arguments, misunderstandings and feelings of discontent for Gemini types is magnified-especially in light of the other astrological motions immediately preceding this eclipse event.

The full moon of Gemini makes its appearance on May 25th. Known as the Milk, Corn or Planting moon, Luna’s light provides a reminder that this is a time to make certain that all is ready for the full growing season of Summer Solstice. To one born in Gemini, this full moon serves as a reminder that even with the chaos of the events of the previous week, there is a promise of a future and the opportunity to make sense out of what appears to be little more that an enigma wrapped in a mystery.

The Messenger continues his impact on the sign he rules (and those born under it) by entering into a conjunction with Venus on May 24 and with Jupiter three days later on the 27th. The desire to travel will be strong and Gemini natives may find it hard to concentrate preferring to focus on pleasurable matters over business affairs.

One of the most significant astrological events of the year occurs during the month of Gemini. The Sea King, goes into its Neptune retrograde on June 7th. During a Neptune retrograde, there is a heightened sensitivity to things that go wrong and logic is often replaced with dreams and delusions. These feelings often collide with the stark reality of the real world, i.e., “pie in the sky” meets pie in the face. Having this event occur in a particular astrological month means that those born during that time will feel the Sea King’s impact even more profoundly that the rest of us.

At the same time as the start of the Neptune retrograde, Mercury goes opposite Pluto while Mars, the God of War squares Neptune, both on June 7th. Natives of Gemini will notice a major increase of stress and confusion combined with an almost obsessive need to find out “the truth”. The real danger is to exaggerate the nature of things and create more issues on the emotional front than you may already be facing.

The Messenger’s square with Uranus on June 8th provides flashes of insight although trying to share these revelations with others becomes difficult as it seems that the ability to focus your thoughts is clouded and confused. Keep in mind that some of what you Gemini types pick up could really shake up your status quo. Better to let the knowledge simmer for a while until the lines of communication clear up.

Gemini ends with Mars squaring both Pluto (June 15th) and Chiron (June 19th). Additionally, Chiron retrograde begins on June 16th. This is an intense and emotional combination that could impact Gemini people in particular. Desires intensify leading to intentional conflicts. At the same time old wounds (real or perceived) flare up adding more fuel to the spiritual fires.

The month of Gemini will leave a profound psychical mark on those who call the Twins their birth sign. While the movement of the cosmos is beyond our control, having knowledge of the energies that will be affected by this astral dance can serve to prepare and to understand the destiny ahead.

Check out Lou’s new book 2013 Stones and Stars available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.  He is available on the weekends for live consultations on the site.

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Due to the great tension that the technology is bringing to households all over the globe, people do not drive anymore, they want to fly and their emotions, what I call metaphysically the “bad energy” is leading them to cause accidents and crashes and in the greater degree that is also taking place in major cities with many other means of transportation.

You will see many headlines in the news all over the place beginning June 11th all the way through December 27th and some of the major places I saw affected are: Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, Portugal, Sydney and in United States the places I saw are Miami, St Louis, El Paso, Detroit and some areas of San Francisco and Pasadena in California.

I woke up around 10:07 am that morning and I was very bothered about the fire I saw and the crying of people so around 3:43 pm that afternoon I consulted with my healing angels (the ones I use many times for healing purposes with some of my clients) and the angels confirmed to me that it will be an increasing cycle of accidents due to speed, insanity and stress related issues. Even a well known female television icon already in her early golden years will be extremely injured due to an accident and her life may be affected.

So yes, this year, 2013, is by no doubt a very tragic year as far as transportation and weather goes.

It takes a lot of consciousness from humanity to slow down and create a better thought life pattern, and I do agree with Kit Karson (on a recent radio show) totally that many people, will end it up working on their own in the next five or six years because the full time job status won’t exist anymore. By 2020 I see a minority percentage of our population holding full time jobs but more creative forces will take place and even a television network 24/7 ruled and owned by psychics will launch helping people in all areas, runes, cards, angels, getting calls live, and interviews, I see that before 2017 or in the beginning of that year.

Aries This is a great time to share your ideas. Any kind of networking you are willing to do will attract positive attention. If your birthday is in the first week of April, there can be ongoing challenges that come back to haunt you. The lesson requires thinking out of the box.

Taurus Believe in yourself. This is a great time to share whatever interests you. You can uncover important new money making opportunities. Keep your sense of humor. A positive attitude can open doors, even in a complex situation. Avoid any offer that seems too good to be true under Saturday’s Full Moon.

Gemini It’s a high-energy week! Four planets in your sign bring a wave of positive energy. Relationships with brothers and sisters can bring good news. Have the courage to say what you think. Expect some confusion under Saturday’s Full Moon. Avoid making impulsive decisions and discourage others from doing the same.

Cancer There is a lot to do at home right now. Sort through old papers and collections that no longer have sentimental value. Be patient, if your birthday is in the first days of July. There are powerful forces at work that demand a willingness to go with the flow.

Leo This is a great week for having fun with friends. Share your interests. Brainstorming sessions, where you can surrender your usual assumptions, can bring out amazing new possibilities. Travel is favored: even if it’s just running around the neighborhood. The weekend is an ideal time for a romantic get-away.

Virgo Do your best to stay organized this week. The more simple and structured you can keep things, the more effective you will be. This is a great time to do research to improve your career prospects. Be realistic when it comes to close relationships. Chasing romantic dreams will backfire.

Libra Your social life is likely to be even busier than usual. There are opportunities to be found if you can combine business with pleasure. You can shine speaking in public. Networking can lead to improved job prospects. Family who live far away (especially sisters) would appreciate a call this weekend.

Scorpio You are likely to be called on to review or revise something you care about very much. It’s important to trust your intuition. Your inner voice will help you make wise choices. This is a beneficial time for serious talks at a deep emotional level. Be a good listener.

Sagittarius This is a week were all the lessons are likely to be about relationships with others. For the November born, this could mean a major and emotionally charged confrontation come Saturday’s Full Moon. The more everyone is willing to see things from another’s point of view, the better things will flow.

Capricorn This is a positive week for focusing on your health, or for polishing any skill that takes time to master. If you are willing to trust your intuition, you can successfully explore complicated emotional issues. Unexpected events can impact longstanding issues. Some longstanding problems demand patience. Be open to alternative solutions.

Aquarius Your social calendar will be packed with fun things to do. It’s an especially fortunate time for creative projects and having fun with those you love. Speak up if you want to take a close relationship to a deeper level. You may meet an important spiritual advisor under Saturday’s Full Moon.

Pisces There is a potential to feel rather scattered this week. You may be juggling work and family responsibilities. To make the best choices, do your best to keep things simple. Careful research will help you feel more secure. Avoid making promises, especially if feeling stressed. You don’t have to please everyone.

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Taurus Three planets in your sign help further your agenda. There can be challenges to the way you have structured things. Don’t dig in and refuse to budge. Be willing to reexamine your expectations. Those born near April 28 should reexamine choices made back in 1999. Possibility lies in making changes.

Gemini This week starts off on a happy note with Moon and Jupiter conjunct in the later degrees of Gemini. Mercury enters Gemini on Wednesday. Do your best to stay organized! Ideas will be flying.

Cancer This can be a very emotional week, especially where your family is concerned. Time spent on, in, or near water can be healing and help you feel more balanced. Romantic crushes may need a second opinion. This is an ideal time for meeting with friends or joining groups who share your interests.

Leo Questions and challenges concerning your career will demand more time and attention. You will be wise to be flexible and not take other people’s words or actions personally. Trust your heart. Those born at the end of July have an opportunity to reevaluate decisions you made about seven years back.

Virgo Expect to feel increasingly optimistic as the week goes on! The stability of four planets in earth signs Taurus and Capricorn makes this is a great time for practical planning and doing all you can to simplify your life. To make wise choices, be ruthlessly honest about what you value the most.

Libra If you have wanted to travel or need additional training, now is the time to do your homework. You can also find terrific opportunities to share or market your interests. Reach out. A positive attitude will attract good luck. Your relationships with siblings or neighbors are under a lucky star.

Scorpio Challenges this week will often come from other people. This can be a special time for sharing your deepest feelings. Joint financial projects benefit from a willingness to explore new possibilities. Unfinished issues must not be avoided, especially for those born near October 31. Any limitations you face are necessary.

Sagittarius Legal matters and partnerships of all kinds should be a bright spot this week. You can find wise teachers or mentors who will support your interests. If you have any health issues, now is the time to change a few bad habits. Get out and spend more time in nature.

Capricorn This can be a very rewarding time for creative projects or taking a romantic relationship to a deeper level. Those born near January 2 will feel pressured to make courageous breaks with the way things have been. There are a wealth of practical solutions and positive directions you can choose.

Aquarius Decisions made in the past may come back to haunt you. Every choice has both positive and negative repercussions. Don’t focus on the negative. You have a real chance this week to use your creative imagination to build networks of people to support your interests. Don’t neglect your home base.

Pisces You may feel rather unsettled. Some areas of your life are becoming more stable and reliable. At the same time, you may sense there are deeper lessons to explore. It’s a lucky time to focus on family needs. If you want to improve your living situation, now is the time.

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A solar eclipse happens under a new moon and is much more potent than just any new moon; it really packs a punch.  Any eclipse will be much stronger than just an ordinary new or full moon.  In this case, it is a new moon, so new beginnings are emphasized in a big way.

This particular solar eclipse is interesting in that is known as the ring of fire. When the moon passes in front of the sun (as we see it here on earth) the moon blocks light from the sun leaving a beautiful halo or “ring of fire” outlining the moon. It is a spectacular sight because the moon appears to be black with a brilliant ring of light surrounding it.

This eclipse is happening in the sign of Taurus the bull. It is about change and new beginnings. The areas most affected are finances, material possessions, security, love and sensuality. If you have been desiring changes in any or all of these areas, your wish is about to come true.

It may cause you to re-evaluate your relationship to these areas as they begin to undergo changes. This new moon eclipsed by the sun is a powerful and life changing event.  If you feel unprepared to make those changes that you have been desiring, you will soon find yourself moving forward, like it or not!

The effects of this solar eclipse can be felt for at least six months, or until the next eclipse.  You will continue to feel the impact as more changes come your way.  They will happen and you may almost feel forced into changes.  This is just the way that a huge eclipse like this one operates.

Expect some new beginnings from here on out. If you are resistant to change, you may have to become more flexible as we move through these next few months.  This is not the time to drag your feet if you have wanted to change your relationship to money or end or begin an important relationship.

Not all change is a bad thing. In fact, change can often be disguised and is really a blessing which may not make sense to you now. So, if you have been feeling stuck with no wind in your sails, you will soon find activity in those areas.

This solar eclipse will bring change to your circumstances, so, look for opportunities and new perspectives to emerge.  This time next year you may look back and be glad that things turned out for the better for that is where you are heading.

While this is not a complete list, it has the basics.

• Controllers are always in charge
• Controlling behavior is most always also abusive in one form or another
• They are condescending
• They want home when you are not at work
• They don’t want you to socialize unless they are with you
• They usually always have control of the household money
• They are quick to anger
• They are jealous
• They don’t want you talking to even your best friends
• They start to criticize your family members

When you first meet, they usually have their best foot forward, however, if you look hard enough you will see it. They begin to judge what you spend your money on and how much you paid for it. Your decisions, like buying a new car, are totally under his scrutiny and he will not like your choices.

In fact, he won’t like your choices about much of anything. This can range from where you would like to go to dinner from how much and on what you spent the grocery money on. He may find fault with most everything you do and you do not have “a right” to be yourself; he is in charge.

This usually gets to the point where everything you do and say must have the control freak’s approval, even if it IS your money. He rarely shares his and always wants you to spend yours – on him so that he doesn’t have to.

A control freak is almost always verbally abusive. He criticizes what you say and how you say it and to whom. If you feel like you don’t know who you are anymore and cannot be yourself, it is time to think very hard about dissolving this relationship. All the red flags were there, you just chose not to see them.

The most important thing you can do for yourself once you know you are in a relationship with a control freak is to plan very carefully your next move – which should be out and fast. Do not hope that he will change for the better and he’s just having a bad month or months. You need to realize that he doesn’t have the ability to love; this is strictly a deep insecurity in him that is being taken out on you.  Now is the time to leave.

A woman chasing a man implies that she is aggressively trying to attract and influence the heart and passions of the person she is drawn to regardless of his feelings or interest in her. What is actually happening, in most cases, is that the woman’s heart is drawn to a particular person and the feelings that accompany that attraction make her feel that she is “chasing” when, in fact, what she is doing is “longing” for a romantic outcome.

There is a significant difference, however, between “chasing” and allowing oneself to be receptive to emotional connections between two hearts and spirits. This openness can best be described by the term “love seeking”. What follows is a brief explanation of how love-seeking works and how it can help you to find the romantic link you desire.

Human emotions are a powerful source of energy. Countless examples of the power of love and the human heart have been recorded throughout time. What is often left unsaid, however, is that this energy is transmitted both on the conscious and the sub-conscious or spiritual levels. Being aware that your inner emotions may be not be in sync with your conscious feelings can go a long way to forming the spiritual intent to draw the one you desire closer to you.

The first step in aligning your inner and outer feelings to prepare yourself for “love-seeking” your perfect relationship is to make a list. As simple as this may seem, the mere act of focusing your consciousness on how you feel about your self and about love in general is an important step to psychically acknowledging your needs and wants. The best way is to sit down and ask yourself the simple question: What do I need emotionally and how do I feel about love?

The list may be long, it may be short. When your stream of thoughts stops, the list is complete. Fold it up and set it aside. Wait at least one day and then take the list and, put it under your pillow that night. In the morning, after you are fully awake, ask the question again and make another list without looking at the first one.

Compare the two lists. If they are basically the same, your intent is aligned and ready to move forward. If there are differences, examine what these are and try to reconcile them. In this step the assistance of a skilled psychic counselor may be needed. When emotional and spiritual intent are aligned, the energy they contain can be harnessed and directed.

The final stage is both the easiest and the most challenging. Pick a quiet time at night.  No particular location or setting is needed as long as you feel focused.  With eyes closed, concentrate on your breath and heartbeat. Allowing this rhythm of life and love to carry your spirit along, envision your emotions flowing forward in the direction of the soul mate you wish to attract. If you have no particular person in mind, embrace this phrase:   Seek my perfect love relationship  as the emotional stream flows outward in its quest.

With practice, the art of love-seeking can be a powerful tool to finding the soul mate you desire. Above all, reconnecting the inner and outer emotional bands strengthens the heart, emboldens the soul, and makes the path of destiny easier to tread when seeking your new love relationship.