posted December 22, 2006 02:09 PM            

The Sun in Capricorn will treat us all to some grounded energy this astrological month -- good thing, too, because that Mercury conjunct Pluto on the 25th is sure to inspire quite a dose of quirky behavior over the holidays. Don't worry -- that unpredictability will morph into forward motion soon enough as aggressive Mars sextiles dreams-can-come-true Neptune on New Year's Eve, making it easy to look beyond the small stuff and on toward the opportunity-filled days of 2007!

December 21: The Sun enters Capricorn

What's your dream? Is it to get married or to get a promotion at work? Is your goal to write a book or make a contribution to world peace? As the Sun enters Capricorn and marks the Winter Solstice, we move from philosophical Sagittarius into ambitious and practical Capricorn. It's not enough to just travel and explore now. In this earthy sign, it's time to get down to business. There's a lot of drive and push in this cardinal sign, which is symbolized by a mountain goat who climbs that mountain one sure foot at a time. It's time for you to climb any mountain you want. Set your sights high.

December 25: Mercury conjunct Pluto

When Mercury in outspoken Sagittarius joins with the power planet Pluto, you are likely to speak your mind and get involved in some pretty intense, pointed conversations. Count on having a laser focus and penetrating insights; it's what you do with them that counts. There is nothing superficial about this combo! If there is a mystery to be solved or information you need, you will stop at nothing to get the answers that satisfy you. The challenge is to let others have their own point of view and say what they need to say. Remember to listen as well as talk.

December 27: Mercury enters Capricorn

Mercury leaves philosophical Sagittarius and enters the realms of earthy, practical Capricorn. Your mind is done with its wandering and now wants to nail down the specifics. What a great transit for discussing the nuts and bolts of what you want. You take a pragmatic approach to everything now, whether you are deciding what you want to commit your resources to or which projects to take on. Because Capricorn views life with such practicality, you need to make sure Mercury doesn't make you let seriousness cross the line into pessimism.

December 30: Venus quincunx Saturn

Although it would be wonderful if everybody told you how much they loved and appreciated you, because of this aspect, it is time to do this for yourself. Others are either unavailable or they are not forthcoming. Venus is the planet of values and relationships, and her contact with rule-making Saturn reminds you that your quest for love needs healthy boundaries and a reality check. Instead of focusing on others, make adjustments that help you to feel more comfortable in your relationship with yourself. Because Venus also symbolizes money, this is a perfect time to rein in and curtail spending.

December 31: Mars sextile Neptune

Are you ready? As action-oriented Mars and idealistic Neptune make contact in optimistic Sagittarius, you have plenty of opportunities to get significant traction on your projects and plans. Your imagination is fired up, and what you thought was impossible yesterday has a way of working out wonderfully now. People appear from nowhere to help. All you have to do is make the most of this time. It turns out fairytales really can come true!

January 2: Sun sextile Uranus

Take the hardworking energy of the Capricorn Sun and add the inspired originality of Uranus in Pisces and your world can't help but open up. People help you create opportunities, and you'll want to make changes that enhance your life. It's time to think outside the box. So whether you seek a promotion at work, feel like heading off to a spiritual retreat or want to sign up for a computer class -- do it! Let's face it: You're ready for a change.

January 3: Full Moon in Cancer

You won't be able to help but feel your feelings with the full Moon in this emotional, security-oriented sign. This is a wonderful time to focus on how you can be more nurturing to yourself. Ask what you need to feel more emotionally comfortable. Do you take enough bubble baths? When is the last time you had a massage? Have you eaten your favorite food lately? Do you need to express your feelings to someone? Feelings of love or sadness may need to be talked about. Use this time to tune into your feelings. The goal here is to take care of yourself. With independent Uranus forming a beautiful trine to this Moon, emotional freedom is your mantra for this lunar period. Free and secure -- what a great combo!

This full Moon will most affect those born January 1-5, March 31-April 4, July 2-6 and October 4-8.

January 3: Venus enters Aquarius

Looking for a kindred spirit? The person who opens your heart and can actually carry on a conversation with you is perfectly represented by Venus, the planet of love and relationship, entering Aquarius, the premiere sign of friendship. This is a great time to place yourself in environments where you will meet people who share your interests. So, attend a book signing if you love to read, get a museum membership if you love art, or take a ballroom dancing class if you love to dance. There's a saying: The stars impel but don't compel. Loosely translated: You've got to get out there and help yourself!

January 4: Mercury sextile Uranus

Mercury symbolizes the personal thinking process. Electric Uranus is the higher octave of Mercury, representing the universal or group mind. When Mercury entered Capricorn in December, your mind zeroed in on the practical, material aspects of your life, and you examined your life goals in terms of what you want to achieve. With Uranus now in the mix, your thinking process speeds up. You may need to write down everything you're thinking so you don't forget it. New ideas, conversations, agreements and plans provide exciting opportunities you'll want to make the most of.

January 7: Sun conjunct Mercury

You should be feeling quite pragmatic with this conjunction in serious Capricorn, as wild speculations and impulsiveness settle into a much more thoughtful attitude. This is a perfect time to review your plans and ideas as you contemplate which ones make the most sense. You can now reap the benefits of many of the conversations, agreements and ideas that occurred over the last couple of months. Your opinions and ideas have the power to move you forward. This is also marks a beginning -- as all conjunctions do -- and a time to make new plans with fresh ideas.

January 8: Mars trine Saturn

As Saturn and Pluto are in the range of a trine, Mars traveling through Sagittarius connects with hard-working Saturn and will conjunct Pluto later this week. Nothing beats this aspect for accomplishment, as the zeal and enthusiasm of the action planet in Sagittarius finds support from those in authority. The powers-that-be recognize your efforts and let you know. If there is a project you want to take on or another route that you want to explore, now is the time to advance yourself. Stay focused on your long-term goals. Patience and dedication are your allies.

January 12: Venus sextile Jupiter

Venus sextile Jupiter is a very social combination, so in the midst of an otherwise fairly intense week, take a breather and treat yourself to something you will enjoy. Dinner out with friends, a romantic evening with someone special or even a short trip will help give you the balance you need. There's nothing like getting away to give you a renewed and fresh perspective.

January 13: Mars conjunct Pluto

If you play well with others and don't try to run everything on your own, influential people will align themselves with you. If you are a control freak and alienate those who could help you, reconsider what you are doing. This aspect has fabulous potential if you handle yourself well. Mars is the planet of action and desire, Pluto symbolizes power and Sagittarius is a sign that symbolizes beliefs systems. This is an intense combo, and how everybody handles this dynamic energy will be important. There can be a tendency to act in a ruthless manner, so assess if, how, when or where to fight for what you believe in.

January 14: Sun quincunx Saturn

The Sun in dependable Capricorn meets Saturn in leadership Leo. If you want to move up the ladder and achieve your goals, it is necessary to take stock of what people want from you. You may need to deal with some unexpected responsibilities. Make the necessary adjustments to bring about a successful transition.

January 15: Mercury enters Aquarius

When Mercury, the planet of communication, enters free-spirited Aquarius, you have truly original ideas. Now is the time to stay with them, develop them and speak about them. Above all, be inventive and think outside of the box.

January 16: Mars enters Capricorn

It's amazing what some people can accomplish in a day, and as Mars enters ambitious Capricorn, you'll get a couple of months to emulate those determined folks. Now is the time to pursue anything that requires loads of discipline and tenacity. Start that diet or exercise program, find the love of your life or finish your dissertation. When you take the warrior energy of Mars and put it in the sign represented by the determined mountain goat, there's little you can't accomplish. Put all of your great ideas into motion and charge forth!

January 18: Venus conjunct Neptune

Are you ready to fall in love? When Venus, the planet of personal love, joins up with Neptune, the planet of spiritual love, your soul will yearn to experience a deep connection. You can't help but open your heart now. Idealism is high, and you are likely to see beauty in the least expected places. Make the most of this energy by spending special time with your favorite fabulous person -- especially if that person is you!

posted December 24, 2006 03:19 AM            

"If you made it through yesterday relatively unscathed while the red planet and Uranus turned outlaw, then give yourself several gold stars. You are still in a waiting game this morning and until 1:50PM when the Moon void in Capricorn switches its allegiance to airy Aquarius. Clean up your emotional act in the morning hours and make peace with ornery family members or colleagues. Brilliant ideas can illuminate your thought process - thanks to the monthly Moon-Pallas union (11:00AM PST). This can also be a good morning for weaving, sewing, quilting, needlepoint and embroidery work. Once the Moon enters Aquarius (1:50PM PST), team sports and group projects receive the green light. Think more about what you can offer to others than what will fulfill your own personal needs. Volunteer to be a part of local fundraisers or feel your kinship with people overseas by joining a humanitarian cause. Breakthroughs or breakdowns are often associated with Aquarius and its ruling planet, Uranus. Since the Mars-Uranus shake-up is already dissipating, you have an excellent chance for positive breakthroughs in fields of expertise close to your heart and mind. Improvise with a musical instrument, artistic medium or on the dance floor this evening. It's also a terrific night for a healing massage or whirlpool treatment as the monthly Moon-Chiron conjunction in Aquarius will be exact at 2:18AM PST tomorrow."

Cosmic Calendar, Saturday Dec 23 ~

"Except for a very powerful and potentially disturbing Mercury-Pluto conjunction on Monday (Christmas Day), this is a relatively peaceful and tranquil weekend. If you are extremely sensitive on higher levels of awareness, you may pick up on some of the discordant Mercury-Pluto vibrations today and tomorrow. If so, slow down in your main communications and don't offend others with ill-conceived remarks. Take full advantage of a great morning - filled with inspirations coming from a Moon-Chiron union in Aquarius (2:18AM PST) and Ceres-Jupiter parallel (9:52AM PST). This latter alignment can be an enormous boost for your productivity. It can also help you rekindle the power of positive thinking. Antique shoppers can hit the mother lode by simply being all eyes and ears at estate sales, flea markets and holiday fairs. Dress up and attend a symphony performance, ballet or musical concert this evening - in tandem with the monthly Moon-Neptune union in Aquarius (8:52PM PST). Movie lovers can also rejoice as Neptune is a key planet associated with the realms of film, photography and visual journeys that ignite the creative imagination."

Cosmic Calendar, Sunday Dec 24 ~

posted December 24, 2006 12:31 PM            

I'm SO looking forward to next month; i'm going to have a wonderful birthday with Venus on Neptune.. oooh, the possibilities!! "maybe more than meets the eye!" LOL...

posted December 28, 2006 08:27 PM            

"Friday December 29 - Moon in Aries (in Oz )

A super powerful day as Jupiter [7 Sag] links to the healing planetoid Chiron [7 Aqua]. Seriously, if you listened to nothing else I said in the whole of 2006, listen to this; today is the day to let go of the pain of 2006.

Look where you have over-reacted and heal the hurt. Count your blessings and look on the bright side - yes, these are two clichés but if you can just do them today, you will go into 2007 a little lighter. Believe that God/The Universe/Whatchamacallit has your best interests at heart.

Everything happens for a reason.

Difficulties which have presented themselves in 2006 were all put in your path to help steer your journey to where you are and where you are going next."

"Could there be a better time to access universal wisdom than when we end one year and begin the next? Recently reclassified Pluto has lost none of its power as it conjuncts the Galactic Center at 26 degrees of Sagittarius on December 29. At this time, you will have the opportunity to tap into the energy of the center of our universe.

Pluto transits are often intense, and with this important conjunction you'll be ready to empower yourself and think more seriously about your destiny. On December 20, the new Moon in Sagittarius prompted you to put extra energy and intention into whatever you want to become stronger in your life. Moving beyond the familiar now will help you cultivate success.

posted December 30, 2006 06:27 PM            

"The last day of 2006 carries a note of high hopes and thoughtfulness as the Moon enters airy Gemini (3:17AM PST). It's a great day to write down your gains and losses, ups and downs of the year just past. You can then utilize the monthly Moon-Jupiter polarity (5:22PM PST) to record your vision of goals you want to reach during the coming twelve months. The most important alignment of the day arrives early when Mars in Sagittarius forms a supportive sextile with Neptune in Aquarius (5:07AM PST). Tap into your genius in music, art, film, photography and kindred fields. Your magnetic charm is strengthened throughout the entire day due to this Mars-Neptune embrace. If you are looking for unique sources of knowledge and wisdom, the universe leads you right to the threshold as Pallas in Aquarius makes a subtle 40-degree link with Uranus in Pisces (2:39PM PST). Whenever these two celestial bodies team up together, your intellect and intuition can coalesce with amazing results. Learn more about the secret teachings of all ages. Social, cultural and romantic liaisons tonight carry an exciting, provocative and stimulating quality due to a Venus-Uranus 45-degree tie that becomes exact at 1:29AM PST on Monday January 1. Strive to have a true meeting of hearts and minds with a significant other as the New Year dawns."

posted January 01, 2007 11:33 AM            

to Everyone!!

Cosmic Calendar, Monday Jan 1st ~

"The New Year gets off to a surprising and unpredictable start as Venus in Capricorn makes an intense 45-degree aspect with Uranus in Pisces (1:29AM PST). You may want to amend any business, romantic and artistic resolutions by adding an "uncertainty clause." In the giant scheme of things astrological and zodiacal, a Venus-Uranus link of this kind is not extremely rare. However, it is a powerful and potentially jarring sky pattern that happens just after 2007 is off and running. The good news comes from a flowing trine of 120 degrees between the Moon in Gemini and Neptune in Aquarius (10:32AM PST). This harmonious association - along with an encouraging Venus-Pluto subtle 30-degree link (11:07AM PST) - can open new doors for you in the arts, social affairs and cultural events within your greater community. Gemini Moon itself sounds a note of vital communication for the year ahead - as well as a renewed focus on reading, writing and research. Consider signing up for a special class, workshop or conference in your fields of expertise. Inject some levity and exuberance into your first evening of 2007 around the time Mercury makes a 30-degree connection with giant Jupiter (9:12PM PST). It's a terrific evening for board, card and word games or simply burying your head in a bestseller."

Cosmic Calendar, Tues Jan 2nd ~

posted January 01, 2007 11:44 AM              

Happy New Year

posted January 02, 2007 04:12 PM            

"Strange forces are definitely on the prowl as the Full Moon - energizing 13 degrees of Capricorn and Cancer - strikes at 5:59AM PST. The Full Moon is always the climax and crescendo of the 29.5 day solar-lunar cycle. Opportunities are knocking in a wide variety of fields and inspirations are soaring. However, many people can experience a tug of war with dear ones and colleagues or excessive, internal stress and strain. Meditate for peace of mind and send healing thoughts to friends, family members and the world-at-large. One major goal is to interlock your realms of career development and home life in a positive manner - if at all possible. A key challenge today is that the moment of the Full Moon also begins a void lunar cycle lasting until 1:15PM PST tomorrow. Once in a while, very long void Moon time-periods descend upon humanity. Your game plan is to finish old business during these long hours, but not be tempted into launching bold, new ventures. The Moon does continue its voyage through Cancer's waters today - accentuating yesterday's focus on adding some razzle-dazzle to your residence. Venus reaches headline status tonight by shifting out of earthy Capricorn and entering airy Aquarius (7:32PM PST) until January 27. Venus moving into the third and final air sign of the zodiac is a boost for volunteer and charity work, team sports, group projects, and a greater involvement with humanitarian causes close to your heart. Uranus is again on the offensive as it reaches a supportive sextile pattern of 60 degrees with Mercury (9:20PM PST). Although this celestial tie occurs during a questionable void Moon time-cycle, it is still a signal to plunge into literary endeavors and scholarly research."

The VoC Moon lasts for over 7 hours according to calendar..... here's some Void of Course info ~

Void of Course Moon

Definition

The term VOID OF COURSE refers to the condition of the Moon between the moment it performed the last major aspect with another planet in its current sign and the moment of stepping into the next sign.

The abbreviation of "void of course" is VOC.

No aspects, no events

The old rule is this: "no aspects, no events". It is commonly considered in the traditional astrology that the Moon carries the signification of the upcoming events, but only when she relates to other planets by a major aspect. The nature of the other planet and of the aspect, the position by sign and house of both the Moon and the other planet, will determine the kind of event to expect. When there are no further aspects to perform in Moon's current sign, no relevant events may happen.

Psychological influence

The void of course Moon periods are characterized by inconsistency, a weird feeling of being somehow detached of reality and immersed into the cosmos, into the interplanetary space, floating somewhere among the rings of Saturn or the hoard of asteroids. Evidently, this is very beneficial for the spiritual oriented people who will find this time as most auspicious for their spiritual endeavors.

Benefits of this period

Everyone can benefit from this moments, the void of course Moon periods are truly great for taking a break from the common activities, for relaxing, for listening to music or reading literature, for catching up with house work or other routine activities that do not require much focus.

What not to do during this time

The void of course Moon periods are most unfavorable to do anything that require a specific desired outcome, with a very wide range of actions that include sending emails or faxes, applying for a job or contest, asking for favors, getting married or going out to date someone for the first time, starting a lawsuit or a business, announcing anything, buying important items such as a car, a property, etc.

The basic rule is: when you want something to happen, if you want to be successful, avoid the void of course Moon periods, at all costs.

However, if you wish something not to happen, then choose this moment. Example: suppose that you want to avoid a conflict with someone, but you have to visit him/her, go there during a void of course Moon period.

Technical details

These periods occur every two days and a half, which is the average time of the Moon's passing through a sign. They last usually a couple of hours, the range being from a few minutes to even the entire two days and a half period, when the Moon makes no major aspects to other planets from its current astrological sign.

The void of course Moon period is only interrupted by Moon's aspects to the Part of Fortune (Pars Fortunae), a virtual point calculated by the formula Ascendant+Moon-Sun during the day (from sunrise to sunset) and Ascendant+Sun-Moon during the night (from sunset to sunrise). These ephemeral aspects last usually a few tens of minutes and are "astrologer's honor saviors", as they allow selecting a decent moment for a client to perform an action, during an otherwise negative period for action. Of course, this applies to the positive aspects of the Moon to the Part of Fortune (conjunction, sextile and trine).

William Lilly, a most reputed medieval astrologer, said that when the Moon is void of course in Taurus, Sagittarius, Pisces, and Cancer, it "performs somehow", that is when the Moon currently occupies a sign where a benefic planet (Venus or Jupiter) is exalted or ruler, it can lead to a favorable outcome in selected cases.