DECEMBER 2005 OUTLOOK Happy Birthday, Sagittarians!! Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the good-luck planet of astrological influences. People born under this sign are generally happy, optimistic and energetic types who manage to see the world through rose-colored glasses. One of the trademark characteristics of this sign is reckless, almost brutal honesty. Sagittarians will tell you the truth even when it hurts, even when it’s not what you want to hear. Still, an Archer doesn’t say things out of nastiness, but because honesty is their way of showing how much they like you. December for all of us will be a month when a tremendous mood of freedom begins to fill the air as restrictions we have been feeling will begin to lift. Mercury ends its retrograde path in Scorpio on the 3rd. Communication begins to clear up and you will feel more like socializing during the holiday season. Your thinking will be clearer as new information regarding your needs and the needs of those close to you becomes evident. Mars finally goes direct in Taurus on the 9th. You can begin to make plans that will not be met with any resistance. The only caution is to avoid being reckless. The Sun connects with Pluto from the 10th to the 21st and gives you another boost of power and the feeling that the future is bright. Even if you are alone during this time, it is more personally rewarding than usual. This is because the atmosphere is charged with energy supporting intuition, prayer and meditation. Saturn in Leo continues to oppose Neptune. This is a time for obstacles to personal creativity to dissolve. Jupiter traveling through Scorpio brings progress in bonding with others. Venus turns retrograde on the 24th as it is moving through Aquarius. Venus retrogrades only every two years and lasts for 6 weeks. Until February 3 you can expect all areas governed by the planet of love and beauty to be slightly askew in your life. Relationships from the past come back into our lives. This could be a past love affair or a friend who gives us a call to reconnect after years of absence; a person from a past life with whom we have more experiences to share or a situation involving a love connection that we have never fully resolved within ourselves. We have TWO New moons this month. This is a relatively rare phenomenon. When there are two New Moons in the same month the second is referred to as a "black moon". The first New Moon is on the 1st at 10:01am est at 9° 1’ Sagittarius. The Full Moon occurs on the 15th at 11:16am at 23° 48’ Gemini. The SECOND New Moon of the month occurs on December 30 at 10:12pm at 9° Capricorn. With all of this lunar energy available you are sure to get a lot done. Concerts, classes and museums are high on your list of activities to pursue. NOVEMBER 2005 OUTLOOK November’s cool nights make us yearn for the warmth of a fireplace, the comforts of home . . . and security. Security is associated with the Fixed signs of the zodiac. As the planets move in the sky they present new and ever-changing patterns representing life changes in the form of opportunities, inspiration and some frustrations for each of us. This month will have its share of frustrations. On November 1 the Sun and Jupiter are in Scorpio (Jupiter moved into Scorpio on Oct. 25th for it’s year-long visit). Mars moving retrograde through Taurus makes it difficult to get anything new off the ground, particularly in financial matters. Saturn in Leo brings conflict between our desire to take charge versus an awareness of what others want and what works for the good of the whole. Neptune in Aquarius requires we satisfy our idealistic, romantic side, yet it may seem difficult to see the larger view of how our dreams can manifest. All of these planets are in constellations that constitute the Fixed sign group, which represents stability, determination and persistence. Wherever they appear in your chart, you are capable of making a sustained effort though it may present itself as frustration. Keep this in mind as you use this energy to concentrate your energy and reserve your power. With all this fixed sign energy available you can make the most of your resources and achieve great things!! Mercury goes retrograde for the final time this year on November 14th at 10° Sagittarius. It continues its‘ retrograde motion until Dec. 4 when it turns direct at 24° Scorpio. This entire Retrograde Mercury period encourages reflection as you become aware of a problem that needs your attention. Outwardly, miscommunication can occur and, once again, when we try to put something new into motion we will have to go back and repeat things. However, this is yet one more omen that positive opportunities are available through going inward and reflecting on where we stand and what we next want to create in our lives. Saturn goes retrograde in Leo on the 22nd (and remains retrograde until early April). It is now time to become more consciously aware of how we are using our willpower. Is the use of our talents in alignment with the truth of our own impulses and what we personally want to create in our lives. During this time we will have a chance to answer this question. The New Moon this month occurs on the 1st of November at 8:24PM EDT at 10° 19 Scorpio. A New Moon occurs when the Moon and the Sun are in the same sign at the same degree. It is a time of concentrated energies and new beginnings. A Full Moon occurs when the Sun and Moon are opposite each other. This months’ Full Moon is on the 16th at 7:57PM. The Sun will be in Scorpio at exactly 23° 46 on the 16th and the Moon will be exactly opposite at 23°46 of Taurus. The Full Moon is an emotional high time when you get to assess where you are emotionally. OCTOBER 2005 OUTLOOK Happy Birthday Libra and Scorpio Natives!! This is likely to be a quiet month with helpful aspects dominating the skies, though there could be some unhelpful ones sneaking up on us and shaking things up a bit. The largest planet in our solar system, gigantic Jupiter, enters Scorpio on October 25th at 10:53pm bringing exciting new opportunities for success and happiness. Jupiter transits broaden your horizon and your view of life. They are associated with growth, expansion and an increase in self-confidence and ambition. But, they can have a dark side. If you are prone to excesses, or harmful habits such as smoking, gambling overeating or spending too much, you will find these bad habits catching up with you. Because Scorpio is a Water sign, changes may take place internally on an emotional level. You may feel a desire for power, pleasure or possessions. Keep in mind that free will permits you to choose how you use Jupiter’s energy, for better or worse. If you use it wisely, by the time Jupiter leaves Scorpio in November 2007 your life will be much more satisfying!! Two eclipses occur this month!! On October 3rd there is a Solar Eclipse in Libra and 10° 19². On October 17th there’s a Lunar Eclipse at 24° 13² of Aries. Solar and Lunar Eclipses shine a spotlight on the areas of your life where they occur in your specific chart, giving you clues about matters which need to be addressed in your life. In general, the effect of each eclipse is strongest around the time it happens and wanes until the next eclipse. These special events will touch on travel and communication, as well as money which others give to you or which you owe to others. People will be especially impressed by the discipline and creativity you bring to every activity. The Solar Eclipse will bring new insights into how to manage your personal interactions properly. You will have the opportunity to establish a greater level of balance and harmony in your life. You will be more aware than usual of how you interact with people. If you are open you will learn the lesson of maintaining balance in relationships by sharing half of yourself with others while keeping the other half to ourselves. The October 17th Lunar Eclipse will teach the lessons of where we are lacking true independence. If we have become co-dependent upon those around us, the results will become painfully clear. The antidote is to become more independent and learn the lesson of self-reliance by being bold and courageous. The New Moon this month occurs on the 3rd at 6:27AM EDT at 10° 19 Libra. A New Moon occurs when the Moon and the Sun are in the same sign at the same degree. This New Moon is a Solar Eclipse. It is a time of concentrated energies and new beginnings. A Full Moon occurs when the Sun and Moon are opposite each other. This months’ Full Moon is on the 17th at 8:14AM at 24°13 of Aries. This Full Moon is the Harvest Moon and is a Lunar Eclipse. SEPTEMBER 2005 Outlook Happy Birthday Virgo and Libra Natives!! Whenever the Sun is moving through (or using astro-lingo: transiting through) your Sun Sign your life is expected to light up!! So, this month with Virgos and Libras being the "chosen ones", planetary patterns signal the start of a new understanding of yourself, a new relationship with YOU, giving you an opportunity to visulize your future in a new light. We have ALL been through many tests and moments of truth during the past months and now it is time to put these life lessons to good use. Virgo represents the process of purification and is a highly complex often misunderstood sign. With the Sun in this constellation most of the month the process of purification will allow you to free your life from any and all impediments that are keeping you from living a happy, fulfilling life. This is a good month to produce tangible results or begin new endeavors. When Pluto moves direct in Sagittarius on the 2nd the period for reevaluating our principles and what we perceive to be true comes to an end. Now it is time to focus on new experiences that will bring us an awareness of what truths are worthy of following. Gateways for taking long trips will open. No matter what happens to you directly, the desire to add a dimension of adventure to your life is now being stimulated. Keep yourself open to any and all that comes to you and take advantage of this wonderful time and enjoy!! Do keep in mind that during this month transiting Saturn is in such a position as to restrict the energies of Pluto. You may find that some current structures prevent you from growing in the direction you would like and you need to make some choices about which parts of your life you wish to continue with. This can be turned into a positive in that the restriction of Saturn will prevent you from going off the deep-end by adding more discipline to your efforts. That discipline will allow you to transform yourself, and thus bring about long-term change. Saturn brings results, so you will see the results of how you have used power (Pluto) to create a better world for you and your loved ones. Mars in Taurus gives us an excellent period for taking a look at our finances and make shifts in how we handle money. Always good!! The New Moon this month occurs on the 3rd at 1:45pm at 12° 48 Virgo. A New Moon occurs when the Moon and the Sun are in the same sign at the same degree. It is a time of concentrated energies and new beginnings. The Full Moon is on the 17th at 9:01pm at 25°16 of Pisces. This Full Moon is the Harvest Moon. AUGUST 2005 Outlook HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEO AND VIRGO NATIVES!! The theme of relationships - how we interact with others and what our values are - is the predominant theme in our lives as the month unfolds. We will have the rare opportunity to become more conscious of the kinds of relationships and interactions we want to pursue at this point in our lives as the New Moon occurs in Leo on the 4th. With the Sun, Mercury and Saturn also in Leo, the sign associated with pleasure, passion and creativity, you’ll enjoy life more if you think creatively about everything you do. There will be opportunities galore to express yourself. Your patience will be tested as four planets are retrograde as this month begins. Mercury is retrograde until the 16th; Uranus, Pluto and Neptune remain retrograde all month. Use this time to review plans, refine projects in progress or rethink your position on vital issues. The early days of August may be fraught with erratic and unexpected behavior with others, especially in the workplace. At the same time you will feel an urge for more excitement in relationships. Venus in Virgo makes an aspect to Pluto from the 10th to 15th (exact on the 10th). You may experience issues of power in relationships. Rules of how relationships should be operating may be in conflict with your needs for freedom, spontaneity and adventure. Inwardly, we are all seeking new paths that are in alignment with our own integrity. Saturn’s energy will be teaching us how to interact in our relationships with others that are a true expression of ourselves. Part of the reason for being on planet Earth is to have fun, so be sure to make time to enjoy yourself this month. As the month draws to a close, Venus makes a pleasant aspect to Jupiter beginning on the 21st. A connection with a former romantic partner may surface, or a new meeting will have a feeling of being fated and inevitable. Overall you will see that giving to others comes from a heart space of generosity and you will have many reminders of the beauty of love. But, if love given comes with expectations of love being returned the harmony in your relationships will be only temporary. Your idealism will be stirred but aspects to Mercury will help in being direct in all communications. The New Moon this month occurs on the 4th at 10:05pm at 12° 48 Leo. A New Moon occurs when the Moon and the Sun are in the same sign at the same degree. It is a time of concentrated energies and new beginnings. The Full Moon is on the 19th at 12:53pm at 26°50 of Aquarius. To find out how this months’ planetary activity affects you personally e-mail Toni at javamist@aol.com or call 770-587-1910. I look forward to hearing from you. JULY 2005 Outlook HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CANCER AND LEO NATIVES!! There may be fireworks and festivities on July 4, but life becomes more serious after the 16th when Saturn enters Leo for the first time in 29 years. Saturn’s entry into a sign acts like a cosmic bell, announcing the start of a new school year. You are about to learn lessons about life. While the pressures shift as Saturn leaves Cancer for Leo, Saturn, wherever it is, is about responsibility, about carrying your share of the load, being accountable for what you say or do. The best way to handle a Saturn transit is to do the right thing and make practical choices. If you have been doing things appropriate for your age and situation, this transit can stabilize and give structure to your life. If you have not been acting responsibly, problems may arise. Saturn can bestow strength of spirit, a deepening of compassion, understanding and fate, of your place, and progress in the world. Your own hard work and experience, earned one step at a time can bring a wiser person into being. Saturn is in Leo until September 2007, giving you ample time to get better organized and learn your lessons. We will likely be more emotional than usual this month, particularly concerning matters having to do with home, family, and our emotional connection with others. Feelings of insecurity may arise, especially if we are depending on our connections with others to provide us with a sense of inner harmony. Venus in Leo and Mars in Aries activates our idealism and we are likely to project our fantasies onto others and fall in love with the image we have projected. There is nothing wrong in indulging in a little fantasy as long as we don’t idealize our relationships. This is also a fun time to share activities with friends. Plan a romantic dinner, outing or other activity so that you can fully enjoy the energy. And . . .again, Mercury is Retrograde in Leo from the 22nd of July until August 15th. During this period we will have our first opportunity to reflect on the new energies being released by Saturn in Leo. This would be an excellent time to begin writing in a journal or reevaluating our current creative projects. Are we spending our time in ways that add vitality to our lives? Are we taking time to enjoy fun activities that renew our life-force? Are our relationships with children-or the child within-meaningful and strong? And, of course, in typical Mercury Retrograde fashion, be cautious in communications and driving. Choose your words carefully being careful to say what you mean . .and mean what you say. The Full Moon occurs on the 21st at 6:00pm at 28°Capricorn. The New Moon occurs when the Moon and the Sun are in the same sign at the same degree. This months New Moon occurs in the sign Cancer on July 6th at 7:02am. What begins at a New Moon usually comes into fulfillment at the Full Moon! So, use this energy wisely!!