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Azalaksh
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posted October 23, 2007 08:58 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Azalaksh     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
**Starcast for October 23 to November 22**

Sun in Scorpio
Power, intensity and passion! During the Sun's transit of this determined sign, you have the opportunity to transform your life. Let go of old situations and emotions, and use the power of Scorpio to direct this energy toward the pursuit of something important to you. In November, when Mars turns retrograde on the 15th, you'll have plenty of time to revamp your projects and reassess your priorities. October 23 brings retrograde Mercury's re-entrance into Libra, enabling you to reconnect with people you have unfinished business with. Then Jupiter sextiles Neptune on October 30, followed by Neptune turning direct on October 31, when you have the opportunity to tap into your deepest spiritual self. On November 1 Mercury finally ends its retrograde period and you can actually stop rehashing your plans! How nice that Venus, the planet of love, enters her home sign Libra on November 8 when it's time for a date night. The following day, the Scorpio new Moon sparks your deepest passions. Then Mercury's entrance into Scorpio November 11 stimulates deep conversations. Finally, one of the most important aspects of the month occurs when Mars turns retrograde in security-focused Cancer, signaling that it's time to stop and strategize. Delays are a part of this period, which continues through January 31. Pace yourself!

October 23: Sun enters Scorpio
'Resourceful,' 'intense,' determined' are just some of Scorpio's keywords. Not a bad combo for getting something done! As the Sun transits into this strong sign, get in touch with your power and do something incredible to transform your life. Whether you fight for a cause, write a love poem or start training for a marathon -- just follow your passion. Life's too short to not give it everything you've got!

October 23: Mercury reenters Libra
Retrograde Mercury leaves the deep waters of Scorpio for the time being with a return visit to fair-minded Libra. Intense recent conversations get a reprieve, as everybody seeks some common ground. Use this time to reconnect with people with whom you have unfinished business. And with this sign that is so concerned with peace, see if you can bring some Zen vibes into your conversations.

October 30: Jupiter sextile Neptune
Jupiter's placement in optimistic Sagittarius converses with Neptune in humanitarian Aquarius, and the enhanced spirituality of this aspect gives everybody a chance to move up a rung on the do-something-good-for-the-world ladder. This is a visionary aspect, and is notable in the charts of those with creative imaginations. You should feel prompted to make this world a better place. Use this time to benefit your community in some way. Volunteer, or create a masterpiece. Whatever you do, just contribute!

October 31: Neptune turns direct
Neptune has been retrograde since May 24, which has given you plenty of time to revisit your dreams, hopes and wishes for your future. Transiting through group-conscious Aquarius since 1998, this spiritual planet has prompted you again and again to stay focused on the big picture. It has been especially important during this retrograde to make sure that you're on track with what you want to accomplish. Now, as Neptune turns direct, it is time to move forward and incorporate everything you've learned over these last months. For extra insight, examine the house in your own chart where the yearly retrograde in Aquarius occurs.

November 1: Mercury stations direct
Mercury retrograded in emotionally driven Scorpio on October 11, and you had a chance to delve deeply into whatever you set your mind to. Then, Mercury dipped back into social Libra on October 23, and the attention shifted to your relationships. Now, communicative Mercury turns direct in this fair-minded sign, and it's time to move forward with your revamped plans.

November 8: Venus enters Libra
'Can't we all just get along?' is the question of the month as Venus, the planet of relationships, enters Libra, her home sign. Setting aside differences and paying attention to similarities make this a welcome period in the midst of a number of challenging transits. Libra is one of the social air signs, yet loves one-on-one interaction, so you'll be quite content spending quality time with your partner. Plan a date night, go out for a walk together after dinner or visit your local art museum. For those of you who are single, get out of the house and meet someone. Life's too short to wait on the sidelines.

November 9: New Moon in Scorpio
All new Moons represent beginnings, and when in this most passionate of water signs, it's time to give your desires and emotions full expression. Invest in something you want to grow in your life. This is a transformative cycle, and letting go of the old will help move you forward. Don't hold back! Use the power of this Moon to achieve your heart's longing. A powerful grand trine to the new Moon from Mars, the planet of action, and Uranus, the planet of change, give you all of the support you need. Just watch out for the Neptune square this new Moon. Don't act on anything that you don't have full clarity with.

This new Moon will most affect those born Scorpio born November 7-11, February Feb 4-8, May 6-10 and August 8-12.

November 11: Mercury enters Scorpio
You won't feel lukewarm about anything as Mercury, the planet of the mind, enters intense, determined Scorpio. Conversations are colored by feelings yet your intuition is strong -- so pay attention! Use this time to get to the bottom of things. Mercury in Scorpio is like having your very own private detective. Research information, finish writing projects or make plans for the future. The only thing to watch out for is obsession. Once your fertile mind latches onto something, it may take a crowbar to get it to release! Given that caveat, engage your mind with a project.

November 15: Mars turns retrograde
Mars entered sensitive Cancer on September 28, and your actions were tempered with a need for security. Protectiveness was an overriding value throughout this transit. Now, Mars turns retrograde in this moody sign, so it's extra important to listen to your instincts and make sure you don't act on anything that doesn't feel right. When Mars is moving slowly, it's essential that you don't try to push what isn't moving. Whatever you've been working on since October is going to get a review now. You're getting a second chance to figure out important issues. Retrogrades don't support forward movement, so projects may be delayed. Don't bang your head against a door that won't open; there is a reason the energy is held back. If you know your chart, look at the house Mars is traveling through for more information. This retrograde period will last until January 31, 2008. Keep in mind this inspiring quote from Gandhi: 'When we see that we have gone wrong, it is our duty to retrace our footsteps and proceed again by the right path.'

November 16: Mercury sextiles Saturn
On September 30, and on October 19 while retrograde, mental Mercury sextiled serious Saturn. During this time, opportunities surfaced but ideas were not fully formed, so it would've been premature to act on them. Now, Mercury is direct and making the third contact in this series, so institute those percolating plans! Get your papers in order and talk to anyone who's ready to help. People are sure to be receptive.

November 22: Sun enters Sagittarius
As the Sun travels though this nomadic fire sign, you're ready to jump out of your day-to-day routines and explore something different. Spread your wings and get an aerial view of life. Is there something that would spark your enthusiasm and give your existence greater meaning? With philosophical Sagittarius, you're free to ask the bigger questions and might just be surprised at the answers!

Enjoy the Sun's transit in Scorpio!

(from www.astrology.com )

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posted October 23, 2007 09:13 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Azalaksh     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Weekly Weather Forecast for October 22 – October 28
By Anne Ortelee
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Our only hard aspect in the week ahead is Saturn slipping into the South Node of destiny, obsession, karma and release from captivity to freedom or change. It is a pretty major aspect. Actually, any sort of aspect to the nodes is a major aspect. So last week we had Venus slipping into the South Node as well as the Saturn/Venus midpoint dipping into it. Now we have Saturn entering the South Node to finish Saturn in Leo for good. Now Saturn bathes and immerses himself in the energy of Virgo to prepare for his journey through the sign of apprenticeship, service, health, and body. It is retrograde Mercury in Scorpio that rules Virgo right now ~ so everything old is new again. Nothing changes as everything evolves. You get the idea ~ another layer, level and learning about your path, place and journey in the world of form where what Saturn says goes.

Any sort of Saturn transit to the Nodes marks a profound change, ending/ beginning or a major transition of something important in our lives into a brand new form. Like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, there is no going back to crawling on your comfortable green leaf, snuggling with another cute caterpillar as you chomp away all day on delicious chlorophyll-filled leaves. Saturn joining with the South Node says it is time for your new story. That story involves growing wings and flying around in the big wide world from flower to flower with a completely new bunch of butterflies. Actually, it involves first learning HOW to fly. You have been a caterpillar. Now the wider world beckons, even as you enter it unsure how you are actually supposed to go about doing it. Your caterpillar life is done. Saturn joining to the South Node indicates that karmic phase of the story of your life is finishing this week.

As you know, those karmic stories are the ones that test your soul, push you to evolve and make you cry yourself to sleep. As you know, those karmic stories are the ones that make your soul soar, guide you to your destiny or life’s path and make you laugh with joy and gratitude for the grace and wonder of being alive. Net version of Karma: When the chart or the heavens talk about a “karmic” event, we ALWAYS can anticipate an intensely PERSONAL and IMPORTANT moment or event in our lives. The second part of the Saturn/ Venus/ South Node merging is the fact that it is taking place at the same degree as the full Moon eclipse from August 27, 2007. The August eclipse full Moon in Virgo and Pisces took place at the degrees where Saturn and the Nodes are now transiting. So the eclipse energy, kind of a cosmic bonfire of dried beach wood is waiting for a match. Expect that the events that began under the full Moon eclipse event or which became known back then will be moving to their next phase, whatever it is going to be.

Well, that karmic story of yours is shifting this week. The old story is finished, done, completed, on some level. Look to the Virgo house in your chart to see where the karma is shifting. Look to the natal placement of Saturn by sign and house to see what the story is about. Whatever the karma was, the chapter is finished and resolved. Your karma is moving onto another level ~ either up or down, reap or sow, elevate to a new level or repeat with remedial lessons so to speak. It is between you and Saturn to determine which way you’ll be going.

If you have been doing your Saturn and working hard on what you are here to do, Saturn will take you to the next level to “up your game” so to speak. If you have been ducking Saturn and avoiding taking personal responsibility for what you need to deal with, Saturn will come a-calling with a reminder or perhaps an unpleasant visit from the reality police. Accountability, detailed accountability, is where it is at with Saturn in Virgo ruled by retrograde Mercury in Scorpio. Be Honest with you ~ apply that critical Virgo analytical skills. If you told the story to 12 perfect strangers and the other person has to tell their side of the story, whom would the 12 people believe? Apply that level of personal integrity to the situation before you. If you are at fault ~ take steps to fix it!

The Karmic path guiding your life will now start to shift into a new version or modality as Saturn dips into the South Node and begins his mutable journey of change from the season of summer into the season of fall, symbolized by Virgo‘s changeable nature. Saturn will determine if you‘ve learned what you needed to learn to take your life to the next phase. Watch for events leading up to Saturn diving into the South Node both this week and last week to see what the story is about. Even if the karmic situation does not “feel” resolved, or appears to be without a happy conclusion, the next phase begins now.

Saturn dipping into the South Node does not happen often but when it does, it is a big moment in time and in our lives. It is a pivotal point when Saturn says a karmic cycle is finished and it is time to move on to a new chapter. Look to your natal Saturn placement by house as well as the Capricorn and Aquarius ruled houses. If you ARE a Capricorn, Aquarius, or have strong placements in those signs, expect a major change in your life. Look to the Virgo house, where the South Node dip is taking place to see what area of your life is experiencing the karmic shift or pivot. Other recent times when Saturn has dipped into the South Node are January 1985, into 25 Scorpio and January 1997, into 1 Aries. This nodal dip is at five Virgo.

The rest of the week speaks to illuminations and inspirations with lots of Sun and Mercury aspects that act as spotlights of brightness or mention their secrets in whispers. Remember Mercury is in charge of Saturn in Virgo so communications are particularly important especially if old friends or contacts surface in your life. Make sure to chat up those ghosts, the Scorpio ghosts are the most interesting types!

Monday, Pluto has aspects of brilliance with creative processes and ideas while Sun joins with Chiron by declination. Most brilliant ideas are born out of a need seen by an unserved wound or space or desire. Today, the universe will be pointing out to you how to move towards what you are here to create. Mercury has a working aspect with Vesta so create, clear or find a space or area in your house, home or office to hold the information for the new job or project you are going to work on while Saturn is in Virgo.

Tuesday, Mercury has an aspect of brilliance and cooperation with Pallas in early Pisces. What is well begun is well done and flows easily. Saturn dips into the South Node as the Sun enters Scorpio and moves on into the energy of endings. Sun also joins with retrograde Mercury ~ the ending of the story was necessary for your soul to grow and become what you are to become. Mercury enters Libra going backwards to look at what has been going on in the relationship. Right before he leaves Scorpio, Mercury argues, loudly, with Uranus. Reflect on the myth of Prometheus, a myth I prefer with all types of Uranus aspects. Prometheus thought humankind should have fire ~ which was the province of the gods. By giving humans fire, he forever altered their perception and functioning in the world. Humans were able to tame fire and use it to cook, heat and light their way. Night and darkness no longer ruled. Once you see or experience your very own equivalent of fire, you can never go back. Today is such a day. Be gentle with yourself.

Wednesday, we process yesterday. We have aspects with strategy giving Pallas and Mercury planning for relationships. Venus works with Juno and moves her partnerships forward. Mercury asks if you are happy with what you have been collaborating with. If you are not, now is the time to change it. Today, after Saturn to the South Node and the aspects of yesterday, is a LOVELY day to start a new health regime, quit smoking, start exercising, clean and organize your life to get you ready for Saturn in Virgo. Have to make it a part of your daily life for it to become a habit!

Thursday, Venus is opposite Uranus as Uranus aspects Juno moving retrograde. Old partners or habits appear and want to take you on a journey. Just say no. You can do it. Now or never. Start today. You will feel very virtuous if you begin again today. Pay off debts, separate from money situations that no longer work for you.

Friday, Uranus has an aspect of brilliance to organizing and setting things up. Back to the myth of Prometheus. Do you see how your story mirrors that story? What is your fire? What is the transformation in your life due to the arrival of Saturn in the South node? What pivoted in your world? Mercury asks you to look at Saturn and listen to Pluto to see what the next part of your life will be like. We are wrapping up the Jupiter and Pluto cycle that began in 1994. We are starting a new journey of Saturn in Virgo asking you to make part of your daily routines that which you love the most. What is the fire in your heart that you want to be part of your life? Remember that while fire burns, it also provides light and heat. There are three kinds of fire ~ the inspiration and starting beginning fire of Aries ~ a match striking and lighting the darkness, the hearth, fixed fire of Leo, that burns and warms the room and family and the wild, free fire of Sagittarius ~ a wild and windy bonfire on a beach sending sparks high into the dark sky or a wild fire raging out of control from a lightening strike or perhaps the lights of a thousand candles flickering and glowing as we approach Christmas. What is your fire?

Saturn’s day, Mercury talks to the nodes to soothe their possibly hurt feelings after Saturn’s dip into the South node made it kick up. Alternatively, perhaps Mercury simply offers it support for what the node is trying to do. On the other hand, maybe Mercury expresses its solidarity. Watch for the Mercury’s in your life. What messages are the heaven’s sending you?

Sunday, Jupiter has an aspect of brilliance to Pallas. Often it means we have to reframe or relight the given situation to see what it is trying to tell us. Sun’s trine to the North Node in Pisces speaks to say, it is time to move forward to the next chapter. Mars has an aspect of adjustment to Chiron ~ no winners or losers here ~ all of us are affected, all of us are impacted, all of us will experience change at some point in our lives. Change is now, part of life, part of who we are. The change in your family and friends’ lives is now too. The woundedness that is such a part of being a human being on the earth reminds us that there, but for the grace of god (or maybe Saturn), go we. And there, with the grace of god and Saturn, is our path. Follow your path.

Mundane: ''He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster,'' Nietzsche said. ''And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.'' Erik D. Prince (June 6 1969, 6:52 pm (birth time is an “Anne guess” based on his life events ~ no time given) Holland, Michigan) President, Founder and Owner of Blackwater Corporation. Does the “D” stand for Dark? Mr. Prince has been in the news recently regarding his company’s employees’ activities in Iraq. We have outsourced the defense of our State Department and visiting diplomats and officials to contractor Blackwater employees who fire without any legal consequences on Iraqi citizens. Blackwater also patrols New Orleans. Mr. Prince does not like the term “mercenary” applied to the employees of his firm. He says the people he employs are “Americans fighting for America.”

The definition of a Mercenary is 1. Motivated solely by a desire for monetary or material gain, greedy, venal. 2. Hired for service in a foreign army. 3. A person who serves or works merely for material gain; a hireling. 4. A professional soldier who is hired by a foreign country. Mr. Prince’s father was a self-made billionaire inventor involved with the automotive industry. His family sold the Prince firm for over 1.3 billion dollars when he died. Mr. Prince took part of his inheritance and bought 6,000 acres in the Great Dismal Swamp in North Carolina. Gotta love the swamp’s name as it hosts and supports Blackwater‘s training camps for its employees and whoever wants to rent the camp for military or SWAT training purposes. You can’t make this stuff up!

My friend Kevin pointed out that Erik, our very own Dark Prince, is automating and optimizing the manufacturing and production of trained, hired killers (after all, Mr. Prince doesn’t like the word mercenary!) via the techniques of assembly lines from the automotive industry. A private army that is paid by and reports to him! To my mind, there is a big difference between a solo and independent solider of war (or mercenary) who places or answers ads in the back pages of Soldiers of Fortune and a multi-billion dollar company whose purpose and payroll is comprised of trained killers. A very big difference don‘t you think? Where are all these Blackwater employees going to go once the war in Iraq is finished? Since 9-11, Blackwater has received over 1 billion dollars in KNOWN military and government contracts, not to mention the ones that are not known and cloaked in secrecy. As Blackwater is a private company, there are many things we will never know. Those Scorpio types cloak things in secrecy.

Mr. Prince does seem to have daddy issues as dear George W. does. I wish these men would get into therapy instead of going around killing people to express their rage and impotence at their all-powerful fathers. Work out your oedipal stuff on the couch instead of projecting your issues all over poor countries that did not do anything to you.

As you might guess by looking at Mr. Prince’s chart, there is a religious component to the Blackwater website ~ an evangelical message in the “Chaplain Corner”. That gentle Pisces Moon opposite the tough Virgo Stellium (Jupiter, Pluto, and Uranus on the South node sextile to Neptune in Scorpio) draws the astrologer’s eye. Jeremy Scahill’s book, ”Blackwater: The Rise of the World’s Most Powerful Mercenary Army” suggests Mr. Prince is a “neo-crusader”, a “Theocon” with a Christian-supremacist agenda. Haven’t we done this religious war business before folks? His Gemini Sun offers the story of son caught between ’good versus bad’ or two-faced father. His Mercury and Mars both aspect the asteroid Icarus ~ the son who flies based on wings his father invented only to crash when the wax melts in the hot sun? Hmmm. My natal Saturn in Scorpio in the eighth house is vibrating! Part of my transiting Saturn dipping into the Virgo South Node story involves two of my younger relatives ~ my niece, Sadie, 23 years old with 2 girls under 4, was diagnosed with an often deadly, always difficult, brain tumor while my cousin’s son and my godson, Scott, 18, is off to Iraq to serve our country with the Marines. If you are a praying type of person, please add these two young people, as well as Sadie’s daughters, Rose, 3.75, and Lily, 1.5, to your prayers. Thank you!


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I really appreciate all the time and energy you put forth in creating this post.

Excellent resource material to help through the month!

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posted October 24, 2007 06:53 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Azalaksh     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
You're Welcome, YFIS
I used to post these regularly, but for the last 6 months I've had too much going on offline to keep up with them..... :-\
Trying to get back on track now

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posted October 24, 2007 08:22 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for let ther b light     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
thanks 'zala
very interesting!!!...really enjoyed reading this..

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posted October 24, 2007 11:17 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Node     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I have missed these Zala..thanks for posting

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posted October 24, 2007 03:52 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for EighthMoon     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Excellent post, as always Zala!

Thanks for the info!

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"October 31: Neptune turns direct
Neptune has been retrograde since May 24, which has given you plenty of time to revisit your dreams, hopes and wishes for your future. Transiting through group-conscious Aquarius since 1998, this spiritual planet has prompted you again and again to stay focused on the big picture. It has been especially important during this retrograde to make sure that you're on track with what you want to accomplish. Now, as Neptune turns direct, it is time to move forward and incorporate everything you've learned over these last months. For extra insight, examine the house in your own chart where the yearly retrograde in Aquarius occurs."

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYY - WE SHOULD HAVE A H-U-G-E PARTY! SINCE 1998?! Wow! A lot has happened since 1998 - a lot of sh*t started then and just kept on. I'm sooooooooooooooooooo excited about Neptune going direct - finally. THANKS ZALA!

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posted October 24, 2007 05:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Unmoved     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Zala! Absolutely wonderful post.

Thank you.

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posted October 24, 2007 06:39 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Node     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Just a wee note showing the Neptune in cycle....
    01 Feb 2007 08:06 pm 19.15' Enters Rx Zone
    24 May 2007 06:02 pm 22.02'Rx Stationary Retrograde
    31 Oct 2007 11:55 am 19.15' Stationary Direct
    19 Feb 2008 05:59 am 22.02' Leaves Rx Zone
I too will be quite happy when Neptune finishes this cycle.

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posted October 24, 2007 07:57 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Azalaksh     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Orion's Refraction Nebula -- niiiiice

Thanks for the Neptune schedule, Mme Node Funny how it seems to charge ahead 5 deg, then back 3 deg, then ahead 5 then back 3.....
In fact, I think I'll put the others in here too -- I made a little chart out to 2010 to see what wooden shoes the Outers rx'ing might toss into my machinery.....

I’d like to get back to posting these useful little blurbs from Mark Lerner daily, if the Universe will permit me some time…..

Cosmic Calendar, Tuesday October 23rd ~

Intensity reigns on many fronts today. The primary reason is that the Sun enters the fixed, powerhouse sign of Scorpio (12:16PM PDT). This begins a 30-day cycle of exploring mysteries, secrets, and the depths of your emotional life. You will want to get to the root of long-standing problems that have been difficult to decipher. Learn more about your hidden motives, passionate nature, childhood fears and phobias, and subconscious universe. Adding to today's potency and possible challenges are a frictional Sun-Uranus 135-degree link (4:32PM PDT), the Sun-Mercury Inferior Conjunction at 1 degree of Scorpio (4:56PM PDT), and an abrasive Mercury-Uranus 135-degree link (5:16PM PDT). The Sun-Mercury Inferior Conjunction is actually a zodiacal line-up of the Sun, Mercury retrograde, and the Earth. These alignments occur three times per year and are similar to New Moons -- except we are dealing with Mercury. Incredible ideas are being downloaded into the psychic atmosphere of the Earth and humanity's global awareness. Be open to new ways of thinking that can turn your life around for the better. A void lunar cycle appears on the scene at 1:18PM PDT and lasts until 6:25PM PDT. You can finish old business and odd jobs during this 5+ hour limbo time-cycle, but don't be too pushy or try to launch bold ventures. Once the Moon enters fiery Aries (6:25PM PDT), new opportunities for growth and advancement should start to manifest. Mercury goes back into Libra (8:38PM PDT) for the next 18 days. Gear up for the potent Full Moon that will occur in 48 hours (Thursday night October 25). The two days before any Full Moon are days of preparation for the dispensation of enlightenment that can happen when the Sun and Moon reach their monthly climax.

Cosmic Calendar, Wednesday October 24th ~

Be on the lookout for golden opportunities coming into your life right now. There are several celestial alignments that can work to your advantage. A quickly passing lunar parallel to Venus (8:02AM PDT) may only have an influence for a couple of hours, but it can still give your main romantic bond a well-deserved boost. In addition, it adds temporary oomph to your creative artistic expression. The main event clocks in at 12:23PM PDT when the Sun in Scorpio makes a flowing trine of 120 degrees with Pallas in Pisces. Solar trines to Pallas only happen twice in approximately twelve months and they can stimulate your intellect, intuition, and problem-solving abilities. It's also a good day to learn more about herbs and foods that strengthen your immune system. More good news arrives at 2:37PM PDT (as Mercury parallels the Sun) and 4:49PM PDT (when Venus in Virgo makes a supportive, 60-degree rapport with Juno in Scorpio). The Mercury-Sun parallel amplifies yesterday's Sun-Mercury-Earth line-up in the solar system and can help to open communication channels. The Venus-Juno liaison is a great stimulus to anyone into fashion, style and beauty. Go shopping for values at your favorite clothing, furniture or appliance stores. Inspirations keep flooding your mind this evening -- courtesy of a harmonious trine between the Moon in Aries and Jupiter in Sagittarius (11:45PM PDT). Think more about what you can accomplish in literary, publishing and educational pursuits. If a love tie seems more uncertain and rocky, chalk it up to the approaching Venus-Uranus polarity (exact at 2:09AM PDT tomorrow morning). Be more generous with hugs and kisses tonight.

Cosmic Calendar, Thursday October 25th ~

If you are feeling somewhat edgy and nervous, join the club. Before reaching the potent Full Moon - at 9:53PM PDT and activating 3 degrees of Scorpio and Taurus - Venus forms an opposition pattern with electrifying Uranus (2:09AM PDT). Any Full Moon is already an incredibly dynamic time of the month. To add on the potency of a polarity between Venus and Uranus is to increase tensions to a very high level. Your job is to stay as calm and serene as possible. Steer clear of major decisions concerning business, romance and social matters. Illumination can still pour into your mind, but placing your John Hancock on legal documents is definitely not advised for the time being. Adding to the strangeness of the day is a 3+ hour void lunar cycle -- stretching from 2:47PM PDT to 6:08PM PDT. This is a time-period to complete old projects on a high note. By 6:08PM PDT, the Moon enters earthy and practical Taurus -- the sign of the Moon's exaltation. Shortly thereafter, love bonds receive a temporary boost while Juno in Scorpio makes a flowing trine to Uranus in Pisces (6:31PM PDT). If the morning's Venus-Uranus encounter zapped your romantic ties, then get back on board the love boat in the early evening by being more sensitive and nurturing to a significant other. Individual and group meditations are recommended close to the time of tonight's Full Moon. Send out your healing thoughts and prayers to humanity in need of spiritual enlightenment. Look over your stock, bond or investment portfolio later on as Vesta forms a mentally-stimulating 72-degree quintile with Uranus (11:28PM PDT).

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Retrogrades, Mars and Out --->

.. Mars ..
15th Nov 2007 .. .. turns retro at 12.27 Cancer
31st Jan 2008 .. .. turns direct at 24.05 Gemini
21st Dec 2009 .. .. turns retro at 19.42 Leo
11th March 2010 .. .. turns direct at 00.18 Leo


.. Jupiter ..
5th Apr 2007 .. .. turns retro at 19.47 Sag
7th Aug 2007 .. .. turns direct at 9.56 Sag
10th May 2008 .. .. turns retro at 22.22 Cap
8th Sep 2008 .. .. turns direct at 12.32 Cap
27th June 2009 .. .. turns retro at 27.01 Aqua
17th Oct 2009 .. .. turns direct at 17.10 Aqua
24th July 2010 .. .. turns retro at 03.24 Aries


.. Saturn ..
6th Dec 2006 .. .. turns retro at 25.04 Leo
20th April 2007 .. .. turns direct at 18.09 Leo
3rd Sept 2007 .. .. Saturn now in Virgo
20th Dec 2007 .. .. turns retro at 08.34 Virgo
5th May 2008 .. .. turns direct at 01.40 Virgo
1st Jan 2009 .. .. turns retro at 21.46 Virgo
17th May 2009 .. .. turns direct at 14.55 Virgo
13th Jan 2010 .. .. turns retro at 04.39 Libra
31st May 2010 .. .. turns direct at 27.50 Virgo


.. Uranus ..
20th Nov 2006 .. .. turns direct at 10.48 Pisces
24th June 2007 .. .. turns retro at 18.41 Pisces
24th Nov 2007 .. .. direct again at 14.46 Pisces
27th June 2008 .. .. turns retro at 22.39 Pisces
28th Nov 2008 .. .. turns direct at 18.44 Pisces
1st July 2009 .. .. turns retro at 26.37 Pisces
2nd Dec 2009 .. .. turns direct at 22.42 Pisces
6th July 2010 .. .. turns retro at 00.35 Aries
6th Dec 2010 .. .. turns direct at 26.42 Pisces


.. Neptune ..
29th Oct 2006 .. .. turns direct at 17.02 Aqua
25th May 2007 .. .. turns retro at 22.02 Aqua
1st Nov 2007 .. .. turns direct at 19.15 Aqua
27th May 2008 .. .. turns retro at 24.15 Aqua
2nd Nov 2008 .. .. turns direct at 21.28 Aqua
29th May 2009 .. .. turns retro at 26.29 Aqua
5th Nov 2009 .. .. turns direct at 23.41 Aqua
1st June 2010 .. .. turns retro at 28.42 Aqua
7th Nov 2010 .. .. turns direct at 25.55 Aqua


.. Pluto ..
5th Sept 2006 .. .. turns direct at 24.04 Sag
1st April 2007 .. .. turns retro at 28.57 Sag
7th Sept 2007 .. .. turns direct at 26.17 Sag
26th Jan 2008 .. .. Pluto enters Capricorn
2nd April 2008 .. .. turns retro at 01.09 Cap
9th Sept 2008 .. .. turns direct at 28.30 Sag
27th Nov 2008 .. .. Pluto enters Capricorn again
5th April 2009 .. .. turns retro at 03.18 Cap
12th Sept 2009 .. .. turns direct at 00.40 Cap
7th April 2010 .. .. turns retro at 05.25 Cap
14th Sept 2010 .. .. turns direct at 02.47 Cap


.. Chiron ..
13th Oct 2006 .. .. turns direct at 04.24 Aqua
21st May 2007 .. .. turns retro at 15.41 Aqua
20th Oct 2007 .. .. turns direct at 10.27 Aqua
25th May 2008 .. .. turns retro at 21.09 Aqua
25th Oct 2008 .. .. turns direct at 16.02 Aqua
30th May 2009 .. .. turns retro at 26.14 Aqua
31st Oct 2009 .. .. turns direct at 21.13 Aqua
21st April 2010 .. .. Chiron enters Pisces
4th June 2010 .. .. turns retro at 00.59 Pisces
6th Nov 2010 .. .. turns direct at 26.04 Aqua

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Cosmic Calendar, Friday October 26th ~

Even though the exact time of the Full Moon is over, the two days following this solar-lunar monthly climax are still days for distribution of the cosmic energies just received. Think more about ways you can be of service to humanity, the greater community, and your circle of family members and friends. Selfishness is out; compassion and kindness are in. Testing you during the early hours is a Mercury-Saturn contra-parallel (6:28AM PDT). Contra-parallel sky formations can equate with oppositions in the zodiac, and a Mercury-Saturn link like this can coincide with delays, frustrations and restrictions in communications, travel plans and business matters. On the other hand, a more supportive, 60-degree tie between Mercury and Pluto clocks in at 10:55AM PDT. Turn your attention to serious studies, research projects, and learning more about psychology and kindred subjects. Take a break from the rat race for several hours and enjoy a nature trek during Taurus Moon. If there is a choice between your running important errands and completing key tasks today or tomorrow, you should probably choose today since Saturday brings a nearly 17-hour void lunar cycle. Dance away the blues tonight -- thanks to a 60-degree sextile between the Moon and Venus (8:33PM PDT). Artistic, social, cultural and romantic opportunities are knocking for several hours. Be aware that Saturday's void lunar time-span begins at 12:17AM PDT and won't conclude until 5:12PM PDT.

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Cosmic Calendar, Saturday October 27th ~

As mentioned in yesterday's calendar entry, there is a very long twilight-zone like time-period happening today. This begins at 12:17AM PDT when the Moon in Taurus squares Neptune in Aquarius. Normally, a Moon-Neptune face-off (that could stir up confusion on emotional levels) might only be influential for a couple of hours, but this one starts a nearly 17-hour void lunar cycle lasting until 5:12PM PDT. The bottom line is that you don't want to take huge risks while the void cycle is happening. You can finish old business, but don't initiate bold ventures that could prove costly and challenging. Like Friday, exploring the great outdoors is a plus factor -- as the Moon is still traveling through earthy Taurus and also conjuncts the largest asteroid Ceres (1:08AM PDT). Draw closer to maternal figures and children in your extended family. Learn more about stock market and investment secrets as the Sun forms a supportive, 60-degree tie with Vesta (4:59AM PDT). Try to focus more on the big picture of your life and key goals since the Sun moves 45 degrees to Jupiter (6:33AM PDT). Anytime the two largest celestial bodies in our solar system form a connection, you want to tune into a loftier perspective of your higher destiny. Watch for the lunar shift from earthy Taurus to airy Gemini at 5:12PM PDT. You should breathe a sigh of relief at this time. Reading, writing, light-hearted sharings and hobbies capture center stage tonight. You can strike the mother lode of inspiration as the evening wears on as Jupiter in Sagittarius forms a creative and stimulating 72-degree link to Pallas in Pisces (exact at 1:06AM PDT tomorrow). Revelations can dash through your mind like fiery meteors crashing through the earth's atmosphere. Keep a journal of your most stunning insights for future reference.

Cosmic Calendar, Sunday October 28th ~

Are you beginning to feel as if you are inside a pressure cooker? This may be a rather common experience throughout humanity as Sunday morphs into Monday and the start of a new workweek. Challenges today include a feisty and abrasive 45-degree link between Vesta and Neptune (10:48AM PDT), and an awkward, 150-degree tie between Mars and Chiron (8:06PM PDT). The Vesta-Neptune alignment warns you against going on spending sprees, and playing fast and loose with savings. The Mars-Chiron connection can stimulate new interest in athletics, exercise and the martial arts, but it also reminds you to get back on the nutrition track toward better health. The Moon in Gemini cranks out a couple of frictional sky patterns as it squares Uranus (5:18PM PDT) and Venus (11:41PM PDT) while also making an opposition to giant Jupiter in Sagittarius (11:50PM PDT). All things considered, this just increases the likelihood that anxiety is building in your life and all around you. Nevertheless, with the Moon in Gemini, think more about taking classes and pursuing educational objectives. The big problem is that Monday brings with it a ridiculous number of celestial alignments -- including at least nine major ones all within a 24-hour time span! And this is happening just a couple of days before three celestial bodies -- Pallas, Neptune, and Mercury -- make direct stations in the zodiac. Venus, Jupiter and Neptune are all strutting their stuff tomorrow, but not always in a sterling fashion. You will need to be all eyes and ears throughout Monday's psychic thunderstorm. Get a good night's rest and be prepared for a whirlwind of insights and transformations.

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Cosmic Calendar, Monday October 29th ~

There are probably more significant alignments occurring today than on any other day in 2007. The more solar, lunar and planetary aspects in a 24-hour time-period, the more earthlings are moving around in shock, and striving for clarity and reassurance. Here's the overall list of key celestial contacts: Venus square Jupiter (2:09AM PDT); Venus moves 150 degrees to Neptune (5:49AM PDT); Pallas parallels Uranus (6:40AM PDT); Venus trines Ceres (7:30AM PDT); Ceres squares Neptune (3:21PM PDT); Jupiter moves 150 degrees to Ceres (6:02PM PDT); Sun sextiles Saturn (8:43PM PDT); Jupiter sextiles Neptune (9:01PM PDT); Mercury parallels Juno (10:53PM PDT). Not to be outdone, the Moon begins a nearly 5-hour void cycle at 12:52PM PDT that lasts until 5:51PM PDT - when the lunar orb enters its natural abode of watery Cancer. Ordinarily, you would focus attention on Venus square Jupiter, Sun sextile Saturn, and Jupiter sextile Neptune -- with the latter aspect bringing a huge amount of potential illumination and wisdom. However, when nine sky patterns are vying for recognition and inter-mingling their energy-fields, there is an anything-goes type of sensation. If you feel like hiding under a blanket all day and can get time off from work, go ahead. Nevertheless, this could prove to be an amazing day for worldly accomplishments and spiritual insights -- more likely before and after the void lunar cycle. The evening hours (after the Moon enters Cancer at 5:51PM PDT) point you toward dealing with crucial home, family and domestic concerns. Sinking your teeth into learning programs and profound studies makes a lot of sense as well tonight when the Sun-Saturn and Jupiter-Neptune alignments are at full strength.

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Thank you very much Zala.

I have always loved these posts...

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You're welcome, miss_muffet

Weekly Weather Forecast, October 29 – November 4 ~
By Anne Ortelee

We have LOTS of cosmic activity in the week ahead as we move away from Saturn and Venus diving into the Virgo South Node of Karma. We know what we are going to be working on for the next few years based on the story that appeared in our lives from the eclipse in August and the events of last week. It is a two-page week ~ when I print out the aspects sometimes, not often, there are two pages of aspects. The week ahead is a two-page week with lots of aspects.

So, forward we go into Saturn in Virgo land with the rest of our lives expanding before us! Two page weeks often act as white water rapids in our lives and the world around us. There is not much to do but hold on to the raft and note what is going on around you as the water moves by. Hang on and paddle for all you are worth. Try and keep the raft heading straight down the river. If you fall out of the raft into the water, remember knees to nose and point your feet downstream. We will pass rather quickly through this set of rapid activity. Up ahead (November 9) we will pull over onto a sunny beach for lunch, and then have a LONG drying off patch once Mars stations to goes retrograde for several months. So, one more week of bumps and roller coasters and the heavens calm down a bit.

First up, Mars gets to his station degree and is slowing down in the heavens. Mars stopping in the sky is an indicator that the Mars energy in the world will be digging into their situations, creating foxholes, getting a bit of a bunker mentality and being cranky, crabby and irritated. Mars is in a wide but getting tighter grand WATER trine to the Sun and Uranus. Mars, who normally doesn’t HAVE feelings ~ or at least he doesn’t REACT with feelings (you can’t be emotional and nurturing if one of your jobs is to attack people) is feeling his feelings right now. Mars is thin skinned and VERY sensitive. Mars is emotional. Mars is even teary (although THAT is embarrassing to him). Mars is also out of bounds, meaning he’s not going to react the way he traditionally does. Mars is not going to be bound by the situations or societal norms or any sort of rules. Mars is lawless to a certain extent AND he likes it like that! So be aware of the overwhelming desire to do things you don’t normally do or take actions you wouldn’t normally take based on your emotional reactions, especially around security, family or nurturing issues. Mars does not particularly LIKE being in Cancer as he can’t be direct and straightforward ~ there is a sidling up sideways kind of energy to his approach. You don’t always see Mars coming if he sneaks up behind or beside you. Mars is going to sneak up on you too ~ causing sudden outbursts of emotions that you had NO IDEA were inside you.

Second, Neptune stations to go direct ~ at last! The last few illusions fall, dissolve and disappear as we officially complete the Saturn in Leo opposite Neptune in Aquarius journey of last year. Remember? The dissolving structures business where certain parts of your life seemed to melt away like plaster walls do when encountering water? Those structures in your life that dissolved, disappeared or shifted are finishing up their story this week as Neptune starts to move forward again. Back in early February 2007, Neptune was at the degree that he is stationing at now. Expect those February folks or stories to show back up in your life to continue or resolve what ever went on and seemed to pause or disappear when Neptune stationed May 25, 2007. You will be working with them until February 19, 2008 when they will either disappear forever or resolve into a brand new and permanent structure in your life. I know, it seems like a long time to have to deal with the vulgarities of Neptune. Take heart. Besides, Mars is going to be retrograde anyway so you are not going too far any way. Might as well settle in and figure out what those Neptune folks are doing in your life. They do represent some dream of yours ~ whether a new or old dream ~ that is one of their purposes.

Mercury stations to go direct. YEAH! This Mercury retrograde seemed to have slightly more difficult or disturbing news than others ~ maybe because Mercury was in Scorpio for part of the journey? Or perhaps because it is Mercury is who is in charge of Saturn for two years so the messages seemed sterner? I thought the lessons and redos had a bit of a harsh quality to them ~ kind of a get over it and get on with it. But then, Virgo can have a critical quality to her voice even if she‘s trying to help you.

Pallas, an asteroid in charge of strategy and wisdom is also stationing to go direct. Pallas recognizes patterns and notices the repetitive nature of human and other animal or nature behavior while most of the rest of us miss it. Pallas uses her wisdom around patterns and repetitions to help her craft strategy to achieve her goals. She‘s been retrograde, re-doing, re-crafting and re-understanding strategies that previously were perhaps hidden or difficult to understand. Now she‘s actually ready to go forward with a plan. Use her energy to help you get organized and structured this week. She’s seeing things clearly ~ especially since Neptune’s fog is clearing with his station direct.

So, three VERY IMPORTANT bodies, Neptune, Mercury and Pallas, are shifting in the sky to start moving forward again ~ our mind, our dreams and our strategies. Expect to hear your dreams or wisdoms from the world around you and take action on them (even if you think they are impossible dreams). Remember all creation begins with “the Word” or an idea ~ Mercury ~ to get us moving toward what we believe we would like to create. Mars is ready to stop moving forward so the physical energy will stall a bit as the thoughts and idea energy move forward to create the vision of what is coming. First up is the word: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

We also have a number of illumination and expansive aspects in the week ahead as well as the final closing sextile of Jupiter to Neptune. Jupiter and Neptune began their current cycle in January of 1997 at 27 Capricorn. Jupiter and Neptune are what I call dream or fairy tale planets ~ the planets involved with making your dreams come true. Now, once we actually get those dreams of ours in our hands and created in our lives, we may not actually LIKE what we’ve dreamed we wanted to have. Or our dream is a momentary success and then back we go to doing the laundry and washing the dishes.

Happily ever after ~ what an interesting and persistent concept in our culture. So as this aspect takes place, what is YOUR concept of happily ever after? Make sure to be clear about it to your self and to the universe. You are seeding the next big cycle about to start up when Jupiter joins with Neptune again. In the meantime, what you’ve planted as your version of happily ever after since 1997 will ripen in your life in the weeks ahead. Remember the astrological and farming phrase of “You reap what you sow.” So notice what you’ve reaped. If you don’t like it, start sowing different seeds. If you like it, plant some new seeds and decide what ELSE you would like to plant in your dream garden. This is a great time to make one of those treasure maps or visual aids to help you see and acknowledge where you wish to go. Balsamic approach of Jupiter to Neptune ~ like Balsamic vinegar ~ is the ends of things but makes a wonderfully tasty dish if sprinkled in the proper proportions.

So, now that you have your paddle, helmet, knees to nose firmly in your brain in case you fall out of the raft and know about the future lunch and leisurely sun time promised around the bend, get ready to push off. Have a great week! If you fall out of the raft, not to worry ~ right around the corner up there it gets calm again. Knees to nose and feet downstream.

Monday has oodles of aspects making it a very busy, bustle day! Venus squares Jupiter, trines Ceres and is inconjunct to Neptune. WATCH for VENUS things ~ love, money, values and desires in aspect to over-expansion or excess, ease of creativity and nurturing and adjustment to hopes, dreams and illusions. Sun has an opening sextile to Saturn ~ so think back to August 21, 2007 to see the very initial results of the project begun then. Neptune also squares Ceres ~ so often we feel we have to work hard to nurture things when in fact they simply appear before us fully grown or available to our being if we are quiet and pay attention. Jupiter sextiles Neptune helping to make you see how your dreams can come true (with a bit of work of course ~ you have to work those sextiles). In this case, it is a closing sextile so think back to January of 1997 and your Capricorn house to see the dream that is unfolding and finishing up before you now. When a day has as many aspects as today does, it often takes a bit of time to process all the things that go on.

Tuesday Mercury aspects Juno and Ceres by declination as Vesta aspects the Nodes. The energy speaks to understanding the process of creation and transformation as the Moon has plenty of aspects in Cancer to the Sun, Mars and Uranus ~ setting off that Grand Trine in Water. It can be an emotional day, a very emotional day. There is a finishing quality to the energy today. Perhaps a ceremony of closure would help. Or maybe a special box that holds the memory, a photo or remembrance card of times past. Emotions flow. There is energy of endings but also the energy of life continuing to flow around and swell even without you. It brings to mind a song by Jonathan Larson, Without You . . .

Without You
the ground thaws
the rain falls
the grass grows

Without You
the seeds root
the flowers bloom
the children play

the stars gleam
the poets dream
the eagles fly
Without You

the earth turns
the sun burns
But I Die
Without You

Without You
the breeze warms
the girl smiles
the cloud moves

Without You
the tides change
the boys run
the oceans crash

the crowds roar
the days soar
the babies cry
Without You

the moon glows
the river flows
But I Die
Without You

The world revives
colors renew
But I know blue
only blue
lonely blue
within me, blue
Without You

Without You
the hand gropes
the ear hears
the pulse beats

Without You
the eyes gaze
the legs walk
the lungs breathe

the mind churns
the heart yearns
the tears dry
Without You

Life Goes On
But I'm Gone
Cause I Die
Without You

The inevitable movement of life, like the tides of the oceans remind us that while loss can take place, life continues.

Wednesday, Neptune and Pallas station to begin moving direct as there are moments of love, clarity and kindness breaking through when the Moon aspects Venus and Mercury is stopped dead in the sky. I am reminded of a night I spent on a houseboat anchored in the middle of a bay watching the stars rise over the horizon. At about 3 in the morning, the tide shifted directions. Suddenly, as if lifted by a giant hand, the houseboat swirled around into a new position pushed by the energy of the sea, the movement caused by the Moon on the ocean tides. While we had been warned to expect it by the captain of the houseboat, it was unlike anything I had ever experienced before. Life will shift for you today or tomorrow or perhaps yesterday just like that. You’ll be able to begin to move forward again. There is a cosmic pivot in the heavens. Be brave. It is as it is supposed to be for right now. You are almost through the changes. You are exactly in the right place for your chart. Be brave. No fear. Focus instead with Love. Listen for the wisdom of your heart and soul. It is in there, speaking to you. Or perhaps singing softly, this too shall pass.

Thursday, Mercury stations direct. Remember, part of the reason this particular Mercury retrograde has been so stressful is because Mercury rules Virgo where Saturn is currently found. While many Mercury retrogrades remind us of our past and communication stories, this Mercury retrograde speaks to our karma as our soul attempts to speak to us and offer us guidance on our path. Mercury is stationing in a trine to Neptune who was stationing yesterday ~ think cosmic fog lifting, life pivoting, movement being able to take place again, a giant cosmic swing into a new position, space or energy. Like a couple of ballet dancers leaping across the stage, Neptune and Mercury stop dead still, pivot and spin on the tips of their toes, only one day apart, only one beat apart, to begin moving in a new direction, forward again, retracing their steps.

Friday, Venus has a gift of brilliance she shares with Mars as Mercury speaks to her about his recent retrograde journey. Ah, so there IS a purpose to all this backward and forwards, side to side, slip sliding across the stage of life energy. What idea, gift or vision of service comes into your life today? What situation becomes clearer now that Mercury and Neptune are dancing forward together? Saturn and Vesta in Virgo and Capricorn sigh with relief and start to truly partner with each other to create and move forward. Mercury having shifted his energy and focus is ready to get cracking and have Saturn get things, procedures, processes and stuff in place to support Pluto’s upcoming journey through Capricorn.

Saturn’s day, Sun squares Chiron so your wounds are illuminated by your soul‘s purpose. One of my favorite parts of astrology readings is figuring out how the past or current events in a client’s chart contribute to where they are as well as why they are here on earth. It helps if you think of your chart as a training vehicle for your soul. It does mean you can’t complain about it as much. Back when you were sitting on the cloud before you incarnated, you gave whoever is in charge of these things a list of the stuff you and your soul wanted to accomplish in this lifetime. That list is described by your chart. All the experiences in your life support your soul’s learning those lessons or experiencing that karma. Looking at your chart as a tool that is trying to teach you something makes it ever so much more manageable and understandable. Take the recent experiences (the ones that arrived in your life since the last week of August) and see if you can figure out what they are trying to teach your soul and you.

Sunday, Venus has a gift of brilliance aspect to Neptune. What did you dream last night? What did you learn? What message is Neptune whispering in your ear? Sun has aspects to Mars, Neptune and Pluto. Illumination can be harsh sometimes. But it is part and parcel of being alive. Remember, this too shall pass. But quickly, before it goes, what did you learn from it? Hold that lesson tightly to your soul so you always remember it.

Mundane: The fires, the fires, the fires. Why such fierce and profound fires in Southern California? Both Neptune and Mercury are in Air signs, moving retrograde. They are forming hard working, very productive sextile aspects, on either side, to Jupiter and Pluto in Sagittarius, a wild bonfire kind of fire energy. In this case, hard working and very productive aspects are NOT a good thing. The Santa Ana winds, big Air Energy, large, fierce winds, blow the wrong way (retrograde) down the canyons, focusing and carrying the heat of the desert out to the sea. The Santa Anas blow from east to west or retrograde or backwards. Think about weather maps and how the wind blows from west to east normally. The Santa Anas preheat every thing in their path like a giant bellows does in a blast furnace. And then a spark, from the wild mutable energy of Sagittarius and an enormous fire simply erupts and explodes before the winds. The fires are fed by the bursts of air through the tunnels of the canyons. Add to that Saturn found in a dry, barren and dusty earth sign so Mother Earth’s foliage ~ the plants, shrubs, trees and brush are dry, barren and dusty too. And, for the past two years, Saturn was in Leo ~ heat, hot, dry and fire so California experienced a fairly significant drought. Mother Earth’s foliage is ready to ignite like kindling does when struck by a match.

Right now, Pluto and Jupiter approach each other, ending a 13 year cycle. Over the past 13 years, quite a bit of building has taken place in the areas that were historically prone to fires. Like riverbeds that flood or beaches that experience hurricanes and storms, desert canyons have fires. Sure, the building codes include firebreaks and ceramic roofs but Mother Nature will have her fires. The profound magnitude of the loss is Saturn and Venus on the South Node of Virgo ruling daily routines and the things we take for granted as always being there ~ things like our homes and our community. Saturn and Venus’ journey into the South Node last week takes away valuable structures that support people‘s lives. The expansive and explosive wildness and nature of the fires is Jupiter joining with Pluto in mutable Sagittarius. The enormous NUMBER of fires ~ again Jupiter and Pluto ~ lots of! Mars in Cancer, not a great position to fight from as it tends to be overwhelmed or undermanned, is the California National Guard not home where they are supposed to be guarding the nation or helping during disasters by fighting fires. Instead they are deployed, with all of their equipment, to a foreign country fighting a war for oil and profits. Maybe NOW we can take our people and bring them home? At times like this, I hate astrology! Prayers to all who have lost property or lives or livelihoods or pets to these fires.

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Cosmic Calendar, Tuesday October 30th ~

It's natural to feel a let-down when you shift gears from a nine alignment day to one when there are only a couple of lunar aspects. However, if you survived yesterday's ordeal and stellar shock treatment relatively unscathed, give yourself several gold stars for meritorious service on the astrological frontier. There is still a focus on home and family life due to the Moon's visitation to Cancerian waters. This is also a good time to get back into the swing of cooking, baking and preserving foods. Giving you a boost in this direction is a flowing Sun-Moon trine (5:05AM PDT). Antique hunters can also find overlooked treasures at flea markets, auctions and estate sales. The main challenge of the day arrives at 12:12PM PDT when the Moon conjuncts the red planet Mars. While the monthly lunar union with Mars can assist athletes, construction workers, carpenters, surgeons and psychologists, it can also create a temporary force field of volatility and inflammatory conditions across the board. Therefore, pushing your own agenda at call cost, coming from a staunch egocentric viewpoint, and projecting anger on well-meaning associates are taboo. It is far better to be more humble and reveal your sensitive nature to loved ones on the skids. The evening hours look more promising as the Moon forms a flowing trine of 120 degrees to Uranus in water signs (7:22PM PDT). Dive into your work with computers, high technology, and scientific interests. Get set for a rousing and yet possibly tumultuous Halloween since Pallas and Neptune halt their retrograde movement in the zodiac and make direct stations. Mercury is also slowing down in motion as it nears its direct station and turn forward on Thursday November 1.

Cosmic Calendar, Wednesday October 31st ~

How often do three celestial bodies stop their retrograde motion and slowly begin moving forward within about 36 hours of time? Very rarely. That's the tricky situation as Halloween begins. The two key stations today involve the asteroid Pallas (stopping its reverse motion at 6:42AM PDT in the first degree of Pisces) and the outer planet Neptune (stopping its reverse motion at 1:08PM PDT in the twentieth degree of Aquarius). Pallas and Neptune themes dominate the psychic atmosphere. Pallas equates with mental brilliance, inventiveness, wisdom, engineering, embroidery and craftwork, the father-daughter relationship, DNA, the genetic code, and the immune system. Neptune equates with spirituality and religious interests, creative imagination and fantasy, dreams and visions, idealism, inspiration in music and the arts, devotion and divine love, martyrdom and addiction, drugs and alcohol, redemption and detachment. Pallas will stay in forward motion until October 27, 2008 when it will reverse direction again at 21 degrees of Gemini. Neptune remains forward until May 26, 2008 when it goes retrograde at 25 degrees of Aquarius. With Pallas and Neptune motionless, extraordinary insights are waiting in the wings to enlighten you. Will you take the plunge and become a more fearless warrior on the path of higher consciousness? Keep your mind open, so you can adapt and evolve to changing circumstances on the professional, business and relationship fronts. Some extra interference is tossed into the mix today as the Moon in Cancer is in void mode for nearly 12 hours - from 10:14AM PDT until 9:49PM PDT and the arrival of Leo Moon. This 12-hour void lunar cycle suggests your need to complete old domestic and family-oriented matters on a high note. However, you don't want to launch bold ventures until after the Moon settles into fiery Leo.

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Q= Second, Neptune stations to go direct ~ at last! The last few illusions fall, dissolve and disappear as we officially complete the Saturn in Leo opposite Neptune in Aquarius journey of last year. Remember? The dissolving structures business where certain parts of your life seemed to melt away like plaster walls do when encountering water? Those structures in your life that dissolved, disappeared or shifted are finishing up their story this week as Neptune starts to move forward again. Back in early February 2007, Neptune was at the degree that he is stationing at now. Expect those February folks or stories to show back up in your life to continue or resolve what ever went on and seemed to pause or disappear when Neptune stationed May 25, 2007. You will be working with them until February 19, 2008
    '~Zala- I have been working on some event charts last 2 days as the degrees and days coincide. Came up with some personal "aha's" thanks again as this info-- made me add 2/19/2008 into the mix.
..waving to sir karma

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***Bump!***
Can't wait to hear todays Starcast! I'm expecting to hear from a bunch of people later today/tomorrow due to Mercury direct...


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`Who are you?' said the Caterpillar. This was not an encouraging opening for a conversation. Alice replied, rather shyly, `I--I hardly know, sir, just at present-- at least I know who I WAS when I got up this morning, but I think I must have been changed several times since then.'
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Node/Hexxie ~

I only have a minute to glance thru your posts, shall return tonite, but here

Cosmic Calendar, Thursday November 1st ~
November arrives with a bang rather than a whimper. Yesterday's double-station - by wisdom-keeper Pallas and dream-weaver Neptune - is still influencing the psychic atmosphere. Your mental and spiritual levels of awareness should be vibrating to a higher rate right now. Meditate for clarity and peace of mind. Learn more about ancient history, esoteric philosophy, and secret keys to lost knowledge. This is amplified by today's Last Quarter Sun-Moon Phase (2:19PM PDT) - energizing 10 degrees of Scorpio and Leo. It's a good time to cut through obstacles and frustrations keeping you at the back of the class. You receive a well-deserved boost across the board at 4:00PM PDT when Mercury finally stops and turns direct at 24 degrees of Libra. [Mercury will remain in forward motion until January 28, 2008 when it will once again go into reverse at 24 degrees of Aquarius.] All Mercury themes - communication and transportation, business and trade, learning programs and information, reading and research, intellectual prowess and the five senses, siblings, health and nutrition, magic, sleight of hand and theft - are prominent throughout the day. Keep in mind that Mercury will have little or no daily speed until we reach the weekend. Being too egocentric and pushy with your agenda may backfire. Don't be in a rush to sign papers and legal contracts. Be extra sensitive to dear ones under pressure as Venus approaches a favorable rapport with Mars overnight.

Cosmic Calendar, Friday November 2nd ~
Following yesterday's Mercury shift, you may find overall communications a little clearer and down to earth. Mercury is barely moving, but that will change during the next few days. If erotic feelings are pervasive in the morning hours, chalk it up to a highly stimulating 72-degree link between Venus in Virgo and Mars in Cancer (6:32AM PDT). This Venus-Mars liaison as well as the Moon visiting fiery Leo should give your creative artistry an enormous boost. It doesn't hurt that the Moon and Jupiter forge a flowing trine of 120 degrees (10:36AM PDT). Consider signing up for seminars, workshops or conferences in your main fields of expertise. Take a good and thorough look at your investments and insurance policies while Vesta trines Saturn in earth signs (2:51PM PDT). You may also want to check in on elders within your circle of friends and family who have a history of medical problems. Be savvy when it comes to dealing with stocks, bonds, precious metals and international currencies. Let the good times roll this evening at a favorite night club or with fun-loving pals as the Moon forms a supportive, 60-degree link with Mercury (5:15PM PDT). Take advantage of a lull in troublesome celestial aspects by kicking up your heels for a change of pace. Be aware that a 5+ hour void lunar cycle begins at 12:14AM PDT that lasts until 5:46AM PDT tomorrow when the Moon arrives in meticulous and industrious Virgo.

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posted November 02, 2007 07:23 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Azalaksh     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Cosmic Calendar, Saturnday November 3rd ~

The early morning time-period may be a bit strange due to a 5+ hour void lunar dispensation from 12:14AM PDT to 5:46AM PDT. If you happen to be awake and alert, finish old business in this time-cycle instead of starting bold ventures. Another reason for caution and slowing down your pace is that the Sun in Scorpio makes a frictional square to Chiron in Aquarius (2:38AM PDT). While this solar alignment to Chiron takes place near the beginning of the day, it can still provide a strong impact later on. When Chiron is being illuminated in this manner, a twilight-zone type of influence can appear to descend on Planet Earth. Your timing could be slightly off and unusual forces seem to be in the catbird seat giving you mixed signals. On the other hand, it is probably a good day to learn more about yoga, spiritual subjects, alternative medicine and holistic healing. This is definitely magnified by the Moon's entry into Virgo (5:46AM PDT). Antique hunters can rejoice while on the prowl for overlooked treasures at garage sales, flea markets and art fairs. Don't sing the romantic blues during the afternoon when Ceres in Taurus opposes Juno in Scorpio (3:36PM PDT). Taking asteroid activity too lightly can result in your missing a beat in affairs of the heart or saying something you will quickly regret. Hermit-like feelings should be prominent as the Moon makes its monthly union with Saturn in Virgo (6:47PM PDT). Cleaning campaigns are invigorated. Turn to mentors, teachers, favorite authors and philosophers for inspiration tonight. While the general trend right now is away from passionate interactions with a significant other, daredevils on the love front could rejoice in the latter part of the evening as the Sun nears a harmonious trine to Mars in water signs - exact at 3:20AM PST tomorrow.

Hmmmmm, "cleaning campaigns are invigorated," eh..... not exactly what I had in mind, but should probably take advantage of the cosmic boot in the rear anyway

From Stephanie Azaria ~

An interesting and very crisp day is on tap. The Moon trines Pluto in the early morning hours (EDT) on this last day of Daylight Savings time. This generates a great deal of intensity and warmth, real satisfaction among friends and loved ones, and the capacity to deal with any depth and intensity that comes up. The Moon goes into a 5-hour void after this aspect, and inside that deep silence and stillness a Sun Chiron square occurs. Happening as it does inside the Goddess’ domain, fantastic healing can take place, if we are willing to go as deep as necessary to get at the root of the issues at hand.

The Moon enters Virgo at 8:45am EDT, and makes no aspects whatsoever all morning. The Moon resonates with Saturn, of course, whenever she moves into Virgo these days, and there will be a super conjunction between the Moon and Saturn over the course of the afternoon and evening. These are the only two aspects (a Moon Saturn parallel and a Moon Saturn conjunction) of any kind, for the rest of the day. There is a major emotional connection with the great Teacher today, and clarity about what needs to happen for mastery to be achieved is in our faces throughout the stretch.

Watch for perfectionism, too much focus on details, and an overly critical attitude. The Moon Saturn conjunction offers each of us the chance to realize the best way to align our Selves, mind heart body and spirit. All we have to do to see this truth clearly is to cut ourselves some slack. Endeavor to be positive in your spirit and the rest will follow. The choice is yours.

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Cosmic Calendar, Sunday November 4th ~

In the giant scheme of things, this looks like a very productive and useful Sunday. Write down morning dreams and visions for future reference as the Sun parallels Neptune (2:39AM PST). Your intuition is strong and unseen powers of the invisible universe may be knocking on your door. However, this is also a day for rock-solid gains on terra firma as the Moon in earthy Virgo holds sway throughout this 24 hour time-period and into the start of a new workweek tomorrow. Be a super-organizer and efficiency expert around your residence. Eliminate non-essentials and make everything shine again. It's a good time to review your dietary and nutritional needs. Sports and the martial arts are invigorated by a flowing trine of 120 degrees between Mars in Cancer and the Sun in Scorpio (3:20AM PST). This is also a powerhouse on passionate and sensual levels. The main challenge of the day arrives at 3:43PM PST when the Sun connects with Pluto via a frictional 45-degree link. Whenever the center of the solar system (Sun) has a tense encounter with the most distant planet (Pluto) sparks can fly across the board. Therefore, slow your pace for a couple of hours before and after this alignment, and be more cautious and careful. Pushing your agenda at all cost and being too egocentric will send you to the psychic doghouse with your tail between your legs. Look for a lift this evening when the Moon parallels Venus (9:49PM PST). This is a short-lived boost for artistic and social activities, but it still carries some clout. Romance is more promising during this rapport between the lunar orb and the traditional planet of love.

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Cosmic Calendar, Moonday November 5th ~

Love and money are two important issues in life and both of them are on the iffy side for the next 48 hours. The universe asks you to spend more time focusing on these matters as the Moon conjuncts Venus (9:05AM PST) while squaring Pluto (10:00PM PST). In addition, the asteroid Juno - in passionate and intense Scorpio - makes a stimulating 72-degree link to Saturn in Virgo (7:28PM PST). Usually the monthly Moon -Venus union is a cause for celebration and high-fives in romance, the creative arts, social and cultural activities, and business matters. However, with a looming Venus-Pluto skirmish via a 90-degree alignment waiting in the wings tonight, you need to be more conservative in your behavior and communications. The Juno-Saturn connection is pretty much saying the same thing that - to stay empowered emotionally and psychologically - you need to be circumspect, thorough and sensible. Meanwhile, a void lunar cycle in Virgo from 10:11AM PST to 3:48PM PST can also spell trouble if you insist on pushing forward assertively during these hours. It is much more appropriate to finish old business on a high note. Once the clock strikes 3:48PM PST, the Moon enters airy and affable Libra. Consider new ways to improve the quality of primary partnerships over the next few days. You will have your work cut out for you since a Juno-Neptune square in fixed, power signs arrives on the scene tomorrow night - adding to the carnival-like atmosphere surrounding love bonds.

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Zala...

It is uncanny how accurate these are for everything that is going on right now!

You're the best!

Thanks again,
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