Venus in Pisces enjoys being compassionate, tenderhearted and helpful … often one relates to others by taking the role of either the rescuer or a person looking for help … affection is usually expressed idealistically, romantically, sympathetically, or sometimes evasively … there is a deep desire for magic and romance in love … one of the obstacles here can be a lack of clarity about what you want or a failure to be objective in regards to others which can ultimately set you up for disappointment, disillusionment, or possibly deception … this energy needs not only love but an emotional connection as well otherwise it makes one feel very lost … another caveat is to not become one who is afraid and holds back from expressing ones feelings and thus end up suffering in silence !!!
It is very easy under this energy to idealize love and loved ones … one must guard against putting people and love on the proverbial “pedestal” because when reality sinks in the results can often be devastating … sometimes a lack of discrimination can lead to highly frustrating attachments … in this energy, one often wants a beautiful dream in their love relationships, yearns for a true soul mate, or can be psychically attuned to ones partner … since Pisces is a water sign, Venus traveling here is especially subject to the emotions being a large part of the drive – even more so than usual!!!
Venus in Pisces can give great sensitivity to hurt that makes one feel as though they are being picked on … one must guard against clinging to illusory loves just because they are far more beautiful than real life … and this could ultimately prevent one from finding true closeness with another … bottom line – this Venus wants to experience the perfect, unselfish love !!! … tastes are frequently very refined here … music is usually a natural means of self-expression as well as art …
Venus in Pisces teaches us to love through accepting – the love of all … in fact, LOVE IS ALL … this energy sees the Eternal Life principle flowing through every manifestation and therefore uniting the soul with all of life … it is said that this placement of Venus most likely has more innate ability for inspired artistic creativity than any other … also at heart one knows and feels that love is everything – everything is regarded as being alive and sacred …
Venus in Pisces can yield an extremely complex love nature … this is due to having a highly evolved sense of love as unconditional and of beauty as a healing property, but on the other hand the fears and doubts that can accompany this energy can make one inclined to see love as something one “needs” and beauty as something to “get” or to “own” … the truth here is that each one of us is a creation of love and beauty, but if one begins to doubt this, then one can open them self up to being used and abused … and in the end, it comes down to the fact that you can only love the world and those in it as much as you love yourself as a part of the world !!! … the energy of Venus in Pisces can express itself in the following ways :
POSITIVE: compassionate, sympathetic, appreciates unity of all life, congenial, evocative, sensitive lover, easygoing, artistically inspired, natural healer, self-sacrificing, selfless, highly affectionate, altruistic, very generous, loves unconditionally, gentle, philanthropic, peaceful
NEGATIVE: martyr, too sentimental, too passive, seducing, idealizes lover, romantically deluding, hypersensitive, self-pitying, weak-willed, wanton, no self-value, non discerning, fears rejection, indulging, evasive, overly impressionable
Venus remains in Pisces until April 5th … Venus now joins the Sun, Mercury and Neptune in this dreamy, trance like swim through the emotional “waters” of Pisces …
For everyone, it’s time to keep “carefully” searching for the perfect “ahhhh” and seeking love with all the trimmings … it may just be waiting – all for YOU !!!
SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016
SEEKING “MORE” OF LIFE AND WHAT LIES BEYOND !!!
MARS began its initial transit through the adventurous, freedom loving sign of Sagittarius yesterday, 3/5, at 9:30 PM EST … Mars was last in Sagittarius from March 12th through March 30th, 2015 … Sagittarius being a fire sign means Mars can be extremely happy here and work very efficiently … BUT … there is the potential for it to be very productive or very destructive depending on how the
energy is put to use … if not careful we can push forward so hard we end up running out of steam before we are finished with our quest !!!
Mars in Sagittarius is an “exploring energy”!!! … it believes life is far too short to tie up ones energy in one place for too long … this energy can make one naturally optimistic, confident, extroverted and humorous … freedom and expanded horizons are an absolute must here!!! … there is a spontaneous inclination towards athletics, philosophy, education, adventure, exploration or anything that seeks MORE of life and what lies beyond … identity is tied to beliefs and values … often what you want is guided by your faith which ultimately determines your goals in addition to your morality … there is decisive action in the pursuit of your vision for the future or a personal aspiration … often sexual drive and physical energy is fed by adventurous activities … excitement, risks, movement and exploration are what Mars in Sagittarius thrives on …
Mars in Sagittarius produces those who are direct and open in their attitudes and actions … one of the biggest caveats found with this energy is beware the temptation to go too far too fast and spread ones energy way too thin which could ultimately lead one to end up getting nowhere fast !!!
Aries born, your ruling planet now enters a new sign ready to bring you lessons and people to help expand your vision and understanding of the mystery we call LIFE !!!
So … just how far and how high will you be able to “climb” in your quest to discover your ultimate individual personal truths ??? … and when all is said and done, hopefully you will come to realize – the “ultimate adventure” is getting lost in order to discover who,where and what YOU are in this lifetime !!!
FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016
THE ABSENT MINDED PROFESSOR ???
Mercury begins its dream-like transit through the highly perceptive, psychic sign of Pisces tomorrow, March 5th, at 5:24 AM EST … while Mercury is in Pisces, the thinking and communicating will be greatly influenced by and through our emotions as Pisces is a water sign, so the mind and tongue will tend to be sensitive, or overly sensitive in some cases, and intuitive with a large dose of compassion thrown in … Mercury was last in Pisces from March 12th through March 30th, 2015 …
Mercury is said to be in “detriment” in Pisces … in “detriment” being in the sign opposite to the one it naturally rules – in this case being in Pisces opposite to Virgo one of the two signs it naturally rules … so it is not operating at its full power taking on more of the signs rather than the planet’s coloration, and thus visiting where it must conform to rules and regulations of that particular sign … however, even though it may be frequently challenged by this, Mercury in Pisces still has great potential to produce some highly inspired and creative thinking and ways of communicating !!!
Mercury in Pisces teaches us how to think and process through what we are willing and capable of accepting … it’s the poetic mind … the dreamer of dreams … the mind is very sensitive under this energy and it can absorb as much information as – if not more than – it learns … sometimes thoughts and notions will appear to have come from “somewhere else” which will cause doubt in their truth and thus eventually lead to a form of mental exhaustion as a result of resisting cerebral sensitivity and reasoning … even though this is more the mind of the poet rather than the technician, one is still able to “dream up” both scientific and artistic visions … here the mind thinks in pictures and one can richly profit by drawing from ones dream life … it is highly suggested to keep a dream journal – you may be surprised how creatively and divinely inspiring your dreams become from the unconscious influence of the universe !!!
POSITIVE: imaginative, sensitive mind, visually aware, artistic, obliging, psychic, good instincts, receptive, humorous, versatile, good mimic, highly perceptive, philosophical, dreamer, good long-term memory, accepting, refined mind, contemplative, gentle, sympathetic
NEGATIVE: suspicious, evasive, easily freaked out, lazy, easily swayed, irrational, fearful, gullible, obscure, vague, uncommunicative, absent-minded, bad short-term memory, elusive, weak-minded, slow, wimpish, at a loss for words, seeing things
Mercury in Pisces encourages each one to understand that what one lacks in knowledge one makes up for in understanding – so take your time … you have the power to choose what you take “on board” as you navigate through these emotional waters, and it’s up to you to discover how to use it … use your imagination in a creative fashion instead of becoming a victim of it !!!
Mercury now joins the Sun and Neptune already transiting through the sign of Pisces with Venus to join the magical, mystical party next week … the mind will certainly be actively influenced by many inspirational and highly imaginative factors … it is up to each one of us to determine what is real and what is fleeting … keep an open mind and allow the Universe to show you a slice of its infinite wisdom and its creative process at work !!!
Mercury remains in the sign of Pisces until March 21st – the day after the Spring Equinox … Mercury only has one more full sign transit, that being Aries, to go before it enters Taurus and reaches its shadow point, 14 degrees 20 minutes Taurus on April 14th, in advance of its second retrograde period for 2016 which takes place from April 28th through May 22nd, and will be completely in the sign of Taurus going from 23 degrees 36 minutes back down to 14 degrees 20 minutes Taurus … and yet another reminder that this Mercury retrograde will be completely embedded in the Mars retrograde which occurs from April 17th through June 29th !!!
Meanwhile it’s time to “begin, with a spin … traveling in the world of our own creation … what we’ll see … will defy … explanation” !!!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016
LIFE – THE ULTIMATE MYSTERY !!!
While the Sun transits through Pisces, one may strive to shine by creating beauty, shine through ones compassion, shine through psychic openness, or seek recognition through spiritual or mystical paths … those born under the sign of Pisces have come in with a soul lesson of needing to learn peace …
The modern ruling planet of Pisces is Neptune (Jupiter is the ancient ruler) – Ancient God of the seas, second of the modern planets to be discovered (1846), and is the planet of illusion, glamour, mystery, and deception … Neptune represents the spiritual and the escapist urge, and its keyword is INTUITION … it rules maritime matters, liquids, music, movies, stage and television, dreams, delusion, spirituality, ideals, mystique, hunches, creative functions, and things we take deeply for granted in life without questioning … it also governs fog, petroleum, mystery, anesthetics, flattery, intangibles, fragrances, second sight, love of poetry, color and dancing … in addition under its rule comes drugs and drug addiction, alcoholism, hypochondria, sleepwalking, trances, hypnosis, immateriality and abnormality … its action is often subtle and gradual … it is the higher vibrational octave of Venus and considered to be the second of the transcendental planets … where you find Neptune in your natal chart is where you seek the “ideal”, but where you also might tend to deceive yourself and/or others …
Pisces is the natural sign and ruler of the 12th house of the horoscope … the keyword for the 12th house is SUBCONSCIOUS and it is a house of endings – after all it is the final sign of the zodiac!!! … the 12th house represents your inner strengths and weaknesses … it depicts behind the scenes activity – including clandestine affairs – restorative solitude, places of quiet reflection, sorrows, handicaps, secrets, seclusion and frustration …it can also indicate places of confinement such as jails, hospitals or mental institutions, as well as secret (hidden) enemies, restraint, inhibitions, exile, hidden dangers and self-undoing …it shows the things we hide from others, and research, background, subjective sustainment, inner consciousness and the subconscious mind … here we also find charity, sympathy and public welfare … it is frequently referred to as the closet or dustbin of ones horoscope since it is in this house where we tend to sweep away or hide problems which are often too painful to face or difficulties that we refuse to acknowledge … sometimes it can be a very creative area of the natal horoscope and can reflect ones aptitude for art, music, dancing, writing or acting …
Sun in Pisces teaches us to learn to live through accepting … life is a mystery and each one of us IS the mystery !!! … under this energy one is innately aware and appreciative of all walks of life … here one recognizes that the Soul of anything or of anyone is synonymous with sensitivity, which is synonymous with suffering, which is something one is undeniably aware of – joy and sorrow are one … the energy of the Sun in Pisces can be expressed in the following ways:
POSITIVE: compassionate, self-sacrificing, suffers artistically, unassuming, self-effacing, gentle, still but stirring, wise, accepting, adaptable, confided in, sensitive, fascinating, mysterious, imaginative, multi-talented, selfless, devoted, easygoing
NEGATIVE: self-pitying, the human doormat, suffers needlessly, indecisive, self-limiting, wimpish, inwardly storm-tossed, inner doubts, oblivious, vague, not forthcoming, escapist, deceptive, self-mystifying, impressionable, pointless, slaving, lazy
Through the energy of Pisces, one can INSPIRE others in many ways while being influenced – just don’t forget to take some credit for it but then forget that you did … give yourself to yourself before anyone else … become illuminated and enlightened – now is the time to explore your spirituality and life’s intriguing mysteries !!!
Dream, mystify, create, inspire, enlighten, be compassionate and believe in those fairy tale endings … BUT – be cautious ere you might fall into the watery depths of addiction, depression and deception !!!
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016
LOVE MARCHING TO THE BEAT OF A “DIFFERENT” DRUM !!!
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016
THE YEAR OF THE RED FIRE MONKEY !!!
The Chinese New Year, also called the Lunar New Year, begins at sunset following the second New Moon after the Winter Solstice based on when this occurs in China – Greenwich Mean Time plus 8 hours … it begins today, February 8th in the United States … the year of the Red Fire Monkey last occurred in 1956 …
The Monkey is often referred to as the sign of fantasy … the Chinese consider this mischievous, resourceful and intelligent animal as a very likable “trickster” … the Monkey can be lively, complex, humorous, agile, diplomatic, charming, flexible, possessing an excellent memory, resistant to insults and very competitive … the challenges with this Monkey include being dishonest, sarcastic, lacking respect, jealous, prone to temptation and highly restless …
The Monkey personality gives ability to fast thinking, being witty and exciting … monkeys desire a life of continual variety filled with people who are new and stimulating … this monkey can get quickly and easily bored … they are usually intuitive and are able to be quick and catch onto new ideas … they have the ability to think about many things simultaneously which is a trait that may make them become very tricky to deal with …
Monkey personalities are drawn to the excitement of “being in love” … it is possible they might be engaged in a love relationship with a number of partners … partners for the monkey are often drawn to them for their charm, good humor, openness, and endless curiosity … once a relationship has been established, the monkey personality can sometimes become unpredictable and even childish which ironically can add to the excitement and variety being sought … if one is in a long-term relationship with the monkey personality they should be prepared to be open-minded and extremely tolerant …
Monkeys are usually very self-reliant and highly self-motivated … monkeys are capable of hard work and usually achieve their goals at a swift pace … there is an appeal to careers in the media, public relations, design and the arts, and some may become skilled manual workers, craftspeople, surveyors and planners …
The Red Fire Monkey is highly imaginative, , active, energetic and naturally bossy … this monkey is a natural leader who can be highly motivational to those in their “orbit” … the fire monkey can also be very chaotic, dynamic, challenging, intensely competitive and stubbornly opinionated …
The Year of the Red Fire Monkey makes the world ready to deal with anything that is novel, unusual, and eccentric … those born with quick minds and very brave hearts have the potential for a very fortunate year … original thinkers who are smart and incorporate unconventional solutions to projects will potentially be blessed with great success this year … adaptability is a keyword for this year if one is seeking to move ahead …
During the Year of the Red Fire Monkey, advances in technology and communications may abound yielding changes that are frequently “fast and furious” … this is a year to reevaluate and reorganize old ways of thinking in many areas of life … it is not a good year for those who fear or stubbornly resist change … those who dare to be different will truly shine this year !!!
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016
FORWARD HO !!!
While Mercury was retrograde in an air sign, this time being Aquarius, there may have been a major focus on how one relates and how we develop relationships and associations with other people … when Mercury returned to Capricorn, an earth sign, the focus may have become determining the tangible results in ones life, to become more organized and learn to deal with practical matters, address security matters as well as ones most basic needs …
Mercury retrograde in the sign of Capricorn certainly had the potential to affect career and public image as Saturn rules Capricorn and is also the natural ruler of the 10th house … there may have been some very deep and weighty thinking and rethinking done in those areas … along with profession, reputation and standing in the community, other areas where issues might have arisen that needed reviewing and rethinking may have included the following : ego, status, fame (or lack of it), promotion, ambition, business or social activities, ones employer, the government or any other authority over one, personal achievements, the way the world sees and evaluates one, the influence one exerts in their own circle, and the parent who is considered the authoritarian if both parents are still here, or the parent who remains should there only be one …
In regards to overall health, as Mercury is the natural planetary ruler of the 6th house which rules health, so there could have been more chances to have health issues in general during a Mercury retrograde … in Aquarius there could have been more potential to have health issues in the area of the ankles, the circulatory system and the nervous system … in Capricorn there could have been more potential to have health issues with the bones, joints and knees …
As mentioned in previous blogs, a Mercury retrograde period is usually NOT a good time to have surgery as the healing process could be slowed down or there could be the chance of having to go back at a later date and take care of something that wasn’t done correctly – especially in regards to cosmetic surgery !!! … so how many of you chose to have elective surgery during this period ??? … as for emergency surgery, there was no control over that and trying to put that off might have produced catastrophic results !!!
Mercury now moves forward to conclude its final transit, for this year, through the sign of Capricorn … below is a reminder of what that energy is all about in case some of you need a “re”fresher course now that Mercury is direct :
BE FOREWARNED – the next Mercury retrograde period will be completely embedded in the Mars retrograde period for this year which takes place from April 17th through June 29th … more about that later …
So there you have it … but for now though, it’s time for everyone to, as I always like to say –
