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Aries Responsibilities for home and family should not be avoided. Take action to nurture and protect the people and places closest to your heart. Those born near March 23 face a critical crossroads. You have the opportunity to make a choice that will color what comes to you for the next three months.
Taurus It’s an ideal time for working on projects already begun. Brothers, sisters, and neighbors can be especially helpful. Spend time reviewing how to make your home more secure. Those born April 26 must continue to be patient. Those born May 1 have an opportunity to step into a management role.
Gemini If you are flexible this is happy time for you. Your relationship with your father may be strongly on your mind. Your definition of success in life must be your own. If your birthday is this week, and expansive, lucky energy supports doing things in a big way: travel is favored.
Cancer Expect to be feeling stronger and more centered as the week goes on. It’s a wonderful time for a busy social life centered on home and family. An old love interest may be on your mind. Have courage: you can leave your comfort zone to change your life for the better.
Leo Time to clean up and get organized! Focus on finishing outstanding projects or commitments. There can be unexpected demands concerning your home, or women in your life. Those born near July 28 are facing necessary limitations that demand honestly about difficult feelings. Born near August 5? Friends encourage innovative methods.
Virgo It’s a very productive time: lucky for planning travel and bringing the family together. Reconsider your definition of family: it may be larger than you believe. People are interested in anything you want to share. Networking can improve your work prospects. Born September 3? Review and revise ambitious plans: and don’t fear success!
Libra It may seem as if you are on some sort of loop that repeats old patterns and bestows endless disappointment. Be patient. Your time will come. Those born near mid-July may be tempted to withdraw in the face of harsh treatment or emotional neediness on the part of others.
Scorpio You family and friends are there for you, if you don’t clam up and isolate. You can be lucky in love. Share your feelings. Sometimes it’s necessary to repeat difficult lessons until you get it right. Trust your intuition if born near October 29. Money may come from outside sources.
Sagittarius Your relationship with your father could be strongly on your mind this week. You have the opportunity to repair old hurts or simply make contact. This is a very social week and you can expect to have a lot of fun! Those born December 4 will benefit from physical challenges.
Capricorn It’s all about how you relate to the world this week. If you have had the courage to identify what you most value, it will be easier to create a structure that supports this, rather than some artificial standard of success. You have only yourself to impress. Share the love.
Aquarius The energy favors taking chances. You have to do your own thing. Especially if born near February 7, expect to experience a strong need to have some freedom out of the bounds of a committed relationship. Those born in mid-February can be lucky in love and will find additional support from family.
Pisces Spend more time nurturing children and pursuing creative interests. This is a time for reviewing and completing the past. Some are in a difficult position because of the people you care most about. Be sure you are taking care of yourself. Good food and enough sleep are important. Talk to someone you trust.
Neptune, astrologically speaking, has long been associated with mysticism, idealism and compassion. When affected by negative influences and aspects with other planets, these characteristics can change into delusion and deception as well as a lack of focus and confusion. It has power over weather, oil and gas, steam and steam power, (no matter how it is produced), mystery, secrecy, spiritualism as well as dreams, and imagination.
It seems that Neptune clearly is demanding our attention. With another Mercury retrograde looming in our future as well, one can only anticipate that there are going to be more dynamic events which may well alter the course of our day to day life. Perhaps the message here is to not to be lulled into a dream-like desire escape that is going on and to look more closely at what is around us.
Neptune also enhances our ability to create and solve problems. By allowing this potential to flow freely, we can face the battle of egos which currently seems to grid-lock the world at large and start to achieve real progress. Much like the words from Celine Dion’s song “My Heart Will Go On:” we can weather the storms by tapping these forces.
For whether on the world stage or in our own spheres of existence, this Neptune retrograde will definitely leave a mark on both the physical and psychical realms that will reach far beyond this six month event.
2013 has already proved itself to be a year of surprises on many fronts. Astrologically speaking it is also unique in that in contains three (as opposed to the normal two) lunar eclipses, although there can be as many as five Moon “disappearances” within a year, the next time that phenomenon will occur is the year 2132.
The occurrence of a lunar eclipse has often heralded significant shifts in human events. History records any number of situations where the “disappearance” of the Moon was the presage of change for events here on Earth. Not only does this impact large scale matters involving nations and vast groups of people, the potency of lunar eclipses also are felt in interpersonal relationships-particularly matters involving love and romance.
One can only imagine how matters of the heart will affected by two lunar eclipses occurring just thirty days apart with a solar eclipse also happening between them. Ancient Buddhist traditions hold that felt that during the time of a lunar eclipse, the effect of all actions, positive and negative, is magnified 1000 times. It should not be surprising that passions (positive and negative) between lovers are also magnified.
With all manner of feelings being felt to a greater degree the combined astrological forces of three eclipses, including a solar eclipse occurring in the space of thirty days and with the Summer Solstice just a few weeks in the future, it is important to realize that this heightened state of emotions needs to be acknowledged and dealt with carefully. To be caught up in the luster of the moment can obscure the reality that you both are human and that there will be still be the usual challenges in relationships that couples face.
The last act of this eclipse “triple play” is the Lunar Eclipse of May 25. This time, the Moon has moved to Sagittarius, the mutable Fire Sign. External elements of discontent and disillusion will also be mirrored in more intimate personal relationships. This is truly a time when relationships that are already in a fragile state could come completely undone. Rather than letting emotions run at a fever pitch, take a step back and remember that you are being pulled, like the tides, by Luna’s power. Don’t fight the emotional current but let it carry the both of you to a calmer shore unburdened by the shadows above and below.
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Aries It’s a fabulous week for following your natural curiosity. Casual conversations can be surprisingly helpful. If born near April 1: be open to challenges from home or family. “Family values” is a tool, not a political slogan. Be prepared to make changes based upon what best nurtures and protects those you love.
Taurus There is nothing wrong with valuing security. Don’t make this an excuse to be fearful about the future. This is no time to doubt yourself or your abilities. If born near April 26, take heart. The limitations you encounter are there to help you identify what is most important.
Gemini Oh Joy! Expect good times with the Sun, Mars, and Jupiter in your sign. This gives you the extra push to get into action and expand your horizons. Those born near June 18-19 are under a lucky star. It takes doing, not just taking, to take advantage of what comes your way.
Cancer People will enjoy the interests you share. It’s a great time to plan family visits. The choices you make can have a profound influence on children in your life. This is a lucky week for those born near June 27. The energy supports progress through research, emotional honesty, and trusting your inner voice.
Leo It’s a great week for parties and volunteering your time in your community.
If you want to make improvements to your health or skill set now is the time to get in touch with people who share your interests. There are opportunities out there you haven’t yet discovered. Be flexible.
Virgo Trust your intuition and be open to having serious conversations with family members. You’ll clear away a great deal of confusion if you have the courage to speak your mind. Those born near September 18-19 are in a lucky place: if you stay organized. Don’t volunteer for more than you can handle.
Libra If you are telling yourself you can’t do something, think again. The energy supports a more relaxed approach to your responsibilities. It’s lucky for both career and personal concerns. Research into family history and holiday planning are favored. Music, films, and having fun around water are excellent ways to relax.
Scorpio Plan carefully. You are in a powerful position to make positive changes in any area of concern. Rather than try to please others, do what feels right emotionally. Whatever you must leave behind now, you no longer need. Friends will be supportive so don’t hide at home. Talk about what bothers you.
Sagittarius This week is fortunate for legal matters and partnerships of all kinds. Rather than do your own thing, be open to suggestions and feedback from friends and family. Sometimes you speak without realizing the impact it has on others. A careful analysis of your part in any misunderstanding will help put things right.
Capricorn What do you value? What is not authentic in your life? It’s time to challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone. You know you can be more than you are giving yourself permission to be. Those born near the New Year face powerful and transforming lessons concerning relationships.
Aquarius If you are not having fun, you need to make more of an effort. This is a fabulous time for physical challenges, barbeques, and running around with friends. Those born near January 26 continue to be challenged by patterns from the past that need continued examination and surrender.
Pisces A lovely flow of energy encourages getting in touch with people and places that were supportive in the past. If you have wanted to meet someone special, or take a relationship to a deeper level, now is the time. Don’t make promises to your family or concerning home repairs/upkeep. Ask for help instead.
Horoscopes this week:
Creative visualization is the theme of the week. When we are able to take a dream or desire and visualize how it can be made into reality, we are, in effect, forming the future from psychical world. When we can truly see the path, walking it becomes effortless.
Summer is on the way and with it a desire for people to focus more at home than on what is going on in the world and that includes not listening to the news as much as we were earlier this year. It is time to re-group to get ready for the ‘growth’ period as summer draws near.
With three eclipses over the past thirty days, you might notice there has been some internal changes which will be manifesting over the next few days and weeks. Summer officially begins the third week in June and you’ll notice when Neptune retrograde clouds your reality, so be ready for things to not necessarily be as they appear. Watch for more and severe weather patterns over the next few weeks. This Neptune Retrograde promises illusions of all types.
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Aries Focus on the needs of family more than yourself. You can’t yet rush out and do something. Be sure your financial house is in order. April Fools natives may be dusting themselves off from what was no joke. Like the whirlwind that sweeps all in its path, some changes must simply be accepted as the new status quo.
Taurus You may have what seems to be an inspired idea this week. Be sure to share it with someone whose good sense you respect. There is a nice flow of energy that supports positive contacts close to home. Those born near April 26 have a kind of emotional “do over” in an important relationship.
Gemini This is still a very positive period for you. Big changes are in the works. Be willing to do some house cleaning to get your emotional and literal house in order. Invite friends in to share dinner and a movie or music. The May born may be deceived by another, or themselves.
Cancer You’ll likely be feeling calmer and more optimistic as the week moves forward. Be ready to say good-bye to old ways of being. Trust your intuition and be prepared to sort out any issues around shared resources. The June born are in a position to make amazing changes for the better.
Leo This is a fabulous week for friends and sharing your interests. You can shine being part of any group that offers food and conversation. Your family history holds important lessons. A change of perspective can do wonders. Those born near July 28 will find more positive solutions for long-term challenges.
Virgo You’ll have the satisfaction of getting a lot done, if you remain disciplined and stay on task. Look for solutions that help others feel good about themselves. Those born near August 29 will experience events that can be confusing, or enlightening, depending on how you accept it. You are not a victim.
Libra It’s vital to remain hopeful about the future. Your social life may be humming along nicely while family issues and responsibilities are likely to continue to take center stage. Those born in the first week of October will need to be patient. Hiding any resentment only makes things worse.
Scorpio The tortured souls of the zodiac get something of a break this week, especially those born the last week of October. Trust your intuition. Family will be more than usually helpful and supportive. Pay more attention to finances shared with others. Be willing to share your ideas and information.
Sagittarius It’s still a lucky time for partnerships and legal matters of all kinds. You can make an important fresh start in any close relationship. Plan something special on Saturday. Your desire to do what you want may be blocked by larger forces beyond your control. Sudden changes will be positive for those born near December 4.
Capricorn The more you talk with your family and do things for people close to you, the more effective other areas of your life will become. The December born are in a powerful and positive period of personal and emotional housekeeping. Take a deep breath if born near January 2; you have survived the worst.
Aquarius It’s a great time for creative projects, romantic connections, and doing more things you enjoy. Travel and physical challenges just for fun will help you feel more balanced and hopeful. Those born near January 25 have another chance to solve a longstanding problem. You may feel at a crossroads about your place in the world.
Pisces This can be a week of important and positive experiences. Focus on getting your home and finances in better order. Practical planning will give you a head start. There is some risk of lying or saying the wrong things this week. The February born need to pay close attention to their health.
The theme of this week is recognition. Using our intuitive gifts, our ability to dream and actually opening our eyes-physically and spiritually-to the world around us we can recognize the path we are on and, more importantly, focus our steps on the path that we should follow.
Because of the Lunar eclipse over the weekend, things can heat up negative or positive. For sure there are new starts coming your way. If you have been having difficulty then things may come to a heat. If you have been having good times, expect them to jump start into something even more positive. The Lunar eclipse is something you should understand, especially if you are going through a rough spot in your life.
More on horoscopes for each sun sign.
2013 has certainly been a year of surprises both here and abroad. As we approach a very intense summer season, astrologically speaking, the heavens themselves seem to be magnifying their energies as a dynamic prelude to what awaits in the third quarter of the year. In the space of one month, three eclipses, two Lunar and one Solar, will bring their collective intensity to bear on the Earth below.
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.
Aries You may be having arguments with people in authority, or simply questioning your place in the world. It’s vital to say what you think, but also listen. Dialog with others can help you make sense of what is happening. Those born April 1 are under unavoidable pressure to transform your life.
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!
The arrival of Summer 2013 on June 21 is definitely going to receive a profound burst of cosmic energy in the form of the full Moon on June 23. But this is no ordinary full moon-rather this is a “super moon”. The term “super moon” is an astrological term that describes when the moon passes closest to the earth. This year, the closest that Luna comes to us occurs on Jun 23. Although there are two other “super moon” occurrences in 2013, this one will be the biggest and, quite possibly have the most impact on love and relationships.
Full moons are known as a time of enhanced emotional energy as more births and deaths happen during this lunar phase than at any other time. It is also the time of the highest tides. When combined with the potency of the summer Solstice, it can be expected that romantic events could ebb and flow alternating from being swept off your feet with passion to being left high and dry on the shores of disappointment.
With this lunar backdrop, it is important to examine what other astrological forces will be combing with the Super Moon. To begin with, the Moon is opposite Jupiter on this date. Emotional tides will sweep expansively between happiness and tears. Luna is also opposite her celestial counterpart, the Sun. This is a time of fruition and completion even though the risk of going overboard is present.
The Moon moves us on more spiritual matters. Keep in mind, however, that words could have more of an emotional impact that usual. Speaking from the heart but make sure that what you say is what you mean. There is a tendency with the Moon being so close, that can lead to minor disagreements. Given the potency of the Super Moon, however, these romantic flare ups could turn into a full blown conflagration so take care.
Even as the Super Full Moon passes, the influence of the upcoming Mercury Retrograde on June 26 on cannot be minimized. Since Mercury retrogrades can begin their influence as much as a fortnight from the actual beginning, the Messenger’s rearward energy will be influencing and influenced by the Super Moon. Emotions and reason (already affected) with be out of balance. Communications issues could lead to arguments at slightest hint of disagreement. Yet the intense desire for romance and relationships remains. Just remember no one is perfect, not even yourself.
As this Super Moon fills the heavens the astral impact below will fill hearts, minds and spirits. Allow the tides of destiny to carry your forward even as Luna’s light illuminates the future.
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