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Taurus (Born April 21 to 30) and Taurus Ascendant from 0 to 10 degrees Taurus:

June 2007: Taurus Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

June

Overview.

Until the 21st, the Sun continues to transit your solar second house. This is the most "financial" period of the year for you. You might have a more materialistic view of life for the time being, or you have an increased interest in your own possessions, during this cycle. You are more attracted to objects and possessions that give you a sense of comfort, status, or luxury now. You probably should be on the lookout for a tendency to create your own financial stress due to extravagant spending habits. At this point in the year, you are unlikely to take many risks, and you can be quite resistant to change. This is a time when "comfort zones" are more important to you than usual--you value the familiar.

The Sun is illuminating your communications sector from the 21st, suggesting "busy-ness" and movement. You are exploring and searching now, making connections, and paying attention to your immediate environment. Social interaction is emphasized during this period, and is for the most part light-hearted. Give other people a little extra time and attention, notice their efforts on your behalf, and strengthen your connections. You are more curious and alert than usual, and you could be quite busy with errands, paperwork, phone calls, and light socializing. Much energy is expended in understanding and adapting to your immediate environment. Siblings, neighbors, close relatives, friends, and co-workers may play a more important role than usual in your life during this cycle. You are more interested in exploring your own neighborhood than you are a different country. This is not a time of big adventure-seeking. Rather, it's a time of little adventures close to home. Neither is this a time when you are especially focused. In fact, you could have a finger in many pies right now. You are especially resourceful now, and you could find yourself enjoying (or seeking) attention for your intellectual know-how. The ability to express and communicate your ideas is extremely important to you at this time. You are eager to investigate new things, whether scientific or technical.

The major focus for you this month is comfort, security, and finances. While finances are subject to ups and downs, overall you should come out ahead. You are likely to receive gifts or money you had previously written off. Support or loans come through now, particularly related to property. Some miscommunications are likely to figure, however. Double-check documents, applications, and financial transactions. June is a rather domestic month--pleasurable and slow the way you like it! The strongest opportunity period occurs on the 19-20th, a time of good fortune and abundance.

In the first half of the month, there is a strong emphasis on your second and eighth house axis, and issues surrounding personal possessions, sharing, personal income, and shared finances are in the foreground. Much activity surrounding these "departments" of your life is stimulated.

Mercury begins a retrograde cycle on June 15th and runs until July 9th. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with lovers or children, and regarding financial affairs, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your judgment with regards to personal finances (Gemini-ruled for you) as well as romantic partners and creative endeavors may not be up to par just now, so do avoid "signing on the dotted line". Speculation is a no-no during this cycle. Occurring in your solar third house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to composing letters, emails, making phone calls, and with communications in general. There may be the need to revisit old, nagging issues with siblings or neighbors, errands could go wrong, you might have trouble getting from point A to point B (example, transportation problems), emails or letters get lost, and so forth. Idle chit-chatting during this period may have repercussions! People might be misunderstanding your words. You may be forgetful during this cycle, and it makes sense to allow yourself extra time to get to appointments, if they are not cancelled in the first place! It would also be wise to double-check your work and communications before sending them off.

This month, Saturn and Neptune are in opposition for the final time. This energy first occurred in August 2006 (see our horoscope archives in August for an explanation of the conflict). Some sort of resolve of the conflict is in sight now, although getting to that point could involve some form of disillusionment.

Your ruler, Venus, forms stimulating connections to Jupiter and Saturn this month, on the 20 and 30-July 1, representing opportunity periods for you. Good will and positive energy comes your way on the 20th. You are expressing a most benevolent energy now that attracts good things to you. This is a strong period for intimacy and shared finances as well. The 30-July 1 requires some buckling down and attention to responsibility, but it's a strong period for getting in touch with an important reality, particularly regarding domestic matters. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 3-4, 5, 8-9, 18-19, 21-22, 25-26, and 29-30, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated. Watch for impulsiveness or stressful changes on the 8-9. On the 21-22, you may not be believed or you could be doubted. It's best not to overdo explanations just now--let your character speak for itself. Some form of disillusionment or the need to face reality on a matter is likely on the 29-30, but you stand to gain much in the long run as a result.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 10-12 and 28 (with some challenges). Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 1-2, 4, and 29. Shared finances or a partner's income could get a boost on the 20th.

As far as romantic and creative matters are concerned, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 10-12 and 28 (with some challenges). These are power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 1-2, 4, and 29. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 4-5, 11-13, and 20-22. Use these days for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 3, 18-19, and 28-29.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 20 and 30-1 (with some challenges). Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 3-4, 5, 8-9, 18-19, 21-22, 25-26, and 29-30, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 11-12 and 30-July 1. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 8-10 and 25-29, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar third house until the 5th. During this cycle you are especially charming in your communications with others. Your words are soothing, and you tend to use words to smooth over problems that you see around you. You are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual. Essentially, you are quite companionable during this cycle. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you see value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips.

Venus journeys through your solar fourth house from the 5th. During this cycle, you are especially fond of the life of the home and family. You are more receptive and gentle on a romantic level, and tend to be sentimental or nostalgic now. You may particularly value the aesthetics in and around your home during this period. If things are out of whack on the home front, you will do whatever you can to create a peaceful and stable atmosphere. Loyalty and sensitivity in your relationships are more important to you than typically. You might focus on ways to earn money in or from your home. This is a calming influence--a time when simple pleasures most appeal.

Mercury transits your solar third house all month. Mercury is right at home in the third house, and offers a natural curiosity, facility with words, and the ability to multi-task successfully. More time spent on the phone, writing emails, in the car making short frequent trips, chatting, running errands, communicating with neighbors and siblings, visiting friends and relatives, and doing paperwork is likely now. There can also be a tendency to fuss over insignificant matters now, however. Also, "information overload" is also a possibility. This may be a busy time with neighbors, classmates, siblings, and community affairs. Your interests are especially varied now, and perhaps scattered. It's an ideal time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it, as your tendency is toward a certain level of intellectual detachment just now. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when circumstances call for you to stick to routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project. Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, and the like. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects. As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress. However, these matters could be tricky while Mercury is retrograde from the 15th forward.

Mars continues to move through your privacy sector until the 24th, indicating that your energy levels can fluctuate day-to-day, and much depends on your emotional state of mind. Frequent periods of quiet and solitude are necessary in order to recharge your energies. On occasion, you may be indecisive, changeable, evasive, and possibly even devious or inclined towards self-deception during this cycle.

Mars energizes your solar first house from the 24th. You are able to stand your ground and assert yourself more than usual during this transit. You have energy at your disposal to move your plans forward, and you are more enterprising. You want to leave your mark on the world in some way--however big or small--and you are more able to make an impression than usual. If circumstances are such, you are able to easily fight back. In fact, you may be somewhat combative under this influence, and you may have a short temper. Avoid being pushy. Take charge of your life, but don't bulldoze over others in the process! This is an excellent transit for assertiveness and physical vitality. Love affairs may also be stepped up during this period. On the rare occasion when an accident occurs, it is more likely to involve the head or face.

Highlights:

June 3-6 Operative energies include the Sun trine Chiron and opposite Jupiter; Mars trine Jupiter and sextile Chiron; and Venus sesquiquadrate Jupiter. These influences produce a natural, enterprising spirit. Enthusiasm and confidence are with us now, and it's easy to tap into our more unique qualities and talents in order to go after what we want. However, we also have the tendency to over-reach. For you, a long-standing problem from the past may be resolved now. There could be a financial discovery now, and joint finances thrive. However, watch for a tendency to promise more than you can deliver due to your elevated moods.

June 5-6 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

June 9 With the Sun and Venus in hard aspect to Uranus, watch for disruptions in personal relationships and general plans. Expect the unexpected! For you, these disruptions and surprises are likely to occur in the realms of personal finances, family and domestic matters, and work. Your own behavior may be upsetting to those around you.

June 10-12 Operative energies include the Sun sextile Mars and Saturn, and Mars trine Saturn. We are able to creatively solve problems and to instinctively take action when necessary now. It's easy to stick to a specific task and make headway. Work takes on definite shape, and we can see results from our efforts. This gives us a sense of responsibility and a feeling of directedness and purposefulness. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment, as well as to get and feel organized. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. Practical considerations are favored over impulsive decisions. For you, practical work around the home is satisfying and helps you to feel more secure. Travel plans may be clinched or solidified now.

June 11-12 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

June 13 Operative energies include the Sun trine Neptune and Mars sextile Neptune. Interesting synchronicities can occur now. We may be at the right place at the right time, probably because our hunches are more likely to be correct and we are "tuned in". Instinctual judgment is enhanced under these influences. This period favors dancing, swimming, photography, the arts, and entertainment--mediums in which we act upon our more spiritual or artistic inclinations. It's a time when we are guided by intuition more than reason. Taking action towards the attainment of a dream can also figure now. For you, interesting twists to your life story could occur now, particularly regarding domestic and career matters. A friend from the past could be part of the picture.

June 13-14 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

June 14 New Moon in Gemini in your solar second house affects you until the next New Moon in July. Heightened sensitivity to the world of the five senses, to your physical environment, and to the security you gain from the solid ground you have built for yourself is in order for this period of time. Attunement to, and appreciation of, the physical world of the senses is the focus, and this is a time to start fresh in terms of how you arrange your life in order to feel a sense of value and worthiness. Financial issues come into focus. Setting realistic financial goals, as well as formulating such things as budgets and other sensible financial planning projects, will be favored during this time. Discovering ways to increase your income is featured. It is also a wonderful time for taking moments to pleasure yourself through earthy, tactile, and comforting endeavors.

June 14-16 Mercury is stationary retrograde now, and will remain retrograde until July 9th--a cycle when rethinking matters is the name of the game. When Mercury is stationary, as it is now, it's especially important to prepare for possible breakdowns in communication. Back up your computer, double-check your paperwork, and remember that you may not have all the necessary information to make big decisions for the time being. Avoid signing contracts or deals, as they may not work out as you expected, or they might need revision later.

June 20-21 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

June 25-26 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

June 29-30 Operative energies include Mars-Uranus, Sun-Saturn, Sun-Neptune, and Venus-Neptune hard aspects. The contrast between what is real and what is only a dream is explicit. It's best to avoid beginning a new project for the time being, as there is a lack of clarity now. For you, challenges regarding domestic and professional matters can reach a head now before final resolve. Disappointments and frustrations are likely. In general, others could find you evasive, hard to pin down, or downright deceptive. Your intentions may be questioned.

June 30 Full Moon in Capricorn in your solar ninth house. Your attention to the logical world of reason has been a focus in the last two weeks. Now you feel a crisis of lack. Your personal beliefs may be tested now. Your impulses and faith matter, and all of the attention you've been giving to mundane affairs has you wondering when you're going to have some fun. You want to take a leap of faith now. Your adventurous side pushes up and out, demanding attention.

 

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Taurus (Born April 21 to 30) and Taurus Ascendant from 0 to 10 degrees Taurus:

Taurus Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

May

Overview.

Until the 21st, the Sun illuminates your first house, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. This is an excellent time to promote yourself, to make your intentions and purposes known, and to make an impact on your world by the sheer power of your presence! If you want to be seen and to make a definite impression, this is the time. You project confidence and self-assuredness, making others take note.

From the 21st, the Sun highlights your second house, and your focus is on material affairs and comfort issues. Security is a driving force for you right now, and you might find that you are especially interested in accumulating possessions. What you have and what you don't have come into focus--what makes you feel comfortable, your sense of security, and what you value. This is the time of year when personal finances and possessions receive maximum attention. Pour your energy into your work and your finances, and you might just be able to take your ideas to the bank. Extravagance with your pocketbook is something you may want to look out for, however. If you find yourself itching to make unnecessary purchases, know that at the root of this urge is the desire to pamper and comfort yourself. Nothing wrong with it, but there are inexpensive (and even free) ways to make yourself feel good. This is not the most eventful time of year for you. You are more inclined to dig your heels in and hang on to what makes you feel most secure than to take big risks.

May has your name written all over it, Taurus. It�s time to shine, but not necessarily to act on a new idea. In fact, you are likely incubating a project or plan this month that you will hatch in July. For now, you are busy peacemaking and building bridges of cooperation with others. A close partner has an outpouring of emotions around the 2nd. A surprising (and pleasant) communication from a friend occurs on the 24th. Don�t let a small setback or slowdown on the job spoil your fabulous mood in the last week.

This month, Jupiter squares Uranus and trines Saturn. These long-term energies have been with us since January and March, respectively. This is a time when you could get a mortgage or other property- and home-related financial backing. This influence helps you to gain property or support from family. Connecting intimately with another person boosts your sense of security as well. However, there could be some sexual or power-related undercurrents that disrupt a friendship, or your relationship with a partner could intrude upon your enjoyment of friends and groups. Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

Your ruler, Venus, forms stimulating connections to Neptune, Mercury, and Uranus on the 1, 20-21, and 24-25, representing opportunity periods for you. Pay attention to synchronicities on the 1st, when gentleness gets you everywhere. Others find you mysterious and fascinating. Intelligence is at its peak on the 20-21. You could be sought after for advice, to speak or teach, or to present an idea. Good news could come your way now. On the 24-25, you might make a new friend or surprise a current one, boosting your relationship. Pleasant surprises are in store. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 6-11, 14, 22-23, and 28-29, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated. Avoid power plays and the people who play them on the 6-7. Feeling blocked or thwarted is probable on the 8-11.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2, 8-9, 19-21 (with tension), 22-23, and 26. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3-5, 7, 10, 27, and 29.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1-2, 8-9, 19-21 (with challenges involved), 22-23, and 26. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 3-5, 7, 10, 27, and 29. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 8-9. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 3-4, 6-7 (especially), 10, 12-14, 19-20, and 27. Watch for a face-off on the 6-7.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 1, 20-21, and 24-25. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 6-11, 14, 22-23, and 28-29, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 5, 8-9, and 24-25. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 10-11, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar second house until the 8th. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of the financial with social or public affairs. Diplomacy, correctness in manner, finesse, and charm will be a big plus in aiding financial gains, especially in areas requiring public contact. Although you like the good things of life and may spend quite a bit on clothes, furniture, and entertainment, your innate sense of security will not permit you to go overboard to the point of extravagance. You will have the ability to build up financial reserves and resources, for this placement can bring a good deal of success in all monetary pursuits. Women and partnerships provide the backdrop for monetary gains or losses.

Venus transits your solar third house from the 8th. During this cycle you are especially charming in your communications with others. Your words are soothing, and you tend to use words to smooth over problems that you see around you. You are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual. Essentially, you are quite companionable during this cycle. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you see value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips.

Mercury continues to transit your solar first house until the 11th. This is a cycle in which you tend to talk more readily, particularly about your own personal likes and dislikes or your personal past. Your demeanor is light-hearted and curious, and others might turn to you for advice, as you appear to be more rational than usual. This is the time of year when you can most easily use the power of words to attract what you want for yourself.

Mercury transits your solar second house from the 11-28. This is a strong period for analyzing your cash flow, income, and earning power. You are more practical and rational in your approach to finances now. With your conscious mind focused on money and possessions, as well as personal values, this can be a strong period for gathering new money-making ideas. Alternatively, it could be a time when you tend to fret over your finances. Conversations tend to be practical rather than frivolous now. Financial gain may come through communications.

Mercury transits your solar third house from the 28th and into June. You crave communication and mental stimulation during this period, and you're bound to get plenty of it now, including casual conversation, local "news" and/or gossip, and a variety of interesting tidbits, ideas, and information.

Mars continues to activate your solar eleventh house until the 15th. Friendship is of above-average importance during this cycle, but this is a sphere of life where you may experience some rocky periods since the aggressive, argumentative side of Mars, if left untamed, could cause upsets between yourself and your friends. This will be especially so when others challenge your reasons or motives for certain actions. Leadership qualities are present now. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).

Mars energizes your solar twelfth house from the 15th. This is the time to research and reflect upon your goals. It can be a time when past actions catch up with you--and this is not necessarily a bad thing! It could also be a time when much of your energy is channeled into private matters, or when you prefer that others not observe what you are doing. This is natural--you may just as well do your best work alone for now. Unconscious behavior patterns could influence the way you assert yourself. Some may experience insomnia during this phase, especially if they are not allowing themselves the chance to recoup and if they are not letting their intuition serve them. Others may enjoy a more active dreaming life (this includes day-dreaming), and, if allowed to run free, the imagination can serve them very well, especially with regards to goals and new concepts.

 

Highlights:

May 1-2 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

May 2 Full Moon in Scorpio in your solar seventh house. The New Moon was all about you. Now it's time to strike a balance with an "other". The seventh house represents an important one-to-one relationship--a marriage partner, significant other, business partner, or an adversary. It's time to strike a balance between your own needs and those of another. It's time to compromise and negotiate. Partnership "tests" are possible now, but so is a chance to truly connect to a special someone in your life.

May 3-5 Operative energies include the Sun conjunct Mercury and in hard aspect with Pluto; and Mercury square Saturn. Our wants are aligned with our thoughts, and problem-solving comes naturally. What we say or write now has impact, for better or for worse! However, we are not very good at truly listening to what others have to say, and when we do, we tend to read between the lines with a negative slant. Our minds are investigative. Some of us could feel troubled or stressed with these influences. For you, intense conversations with a family member could figure now. Try not to be suspicious or sarcastic.

May 7-9 Operative energies include Venus opposition Pluto; Sun square Saturn and sextile Uranus; Mercury square Neptune and sextile Mars. Intense social interactions are likely during this period. Frustrations involving blocked will and evasiveness can drive us to come up with creative solutions to problems now. For you, you could be at the receiving end of suspicions or power plays. Tension with a close partner is quite possible now. Confusing, deceptive, or challenging communications could occur now with a loved one, who is evasive or hard to understand. Working through these problems, however, leads to new ways of handling old challenges.

May 8-9 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

May 12-14 Operative energies include Mars square Pluto, Sun square Neptune, and Venus sesquiquadrate Neptune. Our desires are intense and difficult to satisfy right now. Some disillusionments are likely, as we tend to see what we want to see rather than what is. For you, you could be feeling ambivalent and others might have a hard time pinning you down. It could be an inexplicable mood or a desire to escape current circumstances, but it's a transient influence. Power struggles could emerge with a partner over finances. Family matters could be challenging. This is a less than ideal period for making important business decisions.

May 15-16 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

May 16 New Moon in late Taurus in your solar first house affects you until the next New Moon in June. This New Moon placement is a powerful one—it's a time to reinvent yourself in some personal way, such as with a new look or manner of expressing and presenting yourself. This is a personally busy time of year, when you feel energetic and enthusiastic. Think about how you present yourself to others, focus on changing personal habits in such a way as to improve your confidence in yourself, and concentrate on putting your best foot forward, as this is a time when you will get noticed and make a personal impression on others. However, factor in the importance of authenticity in your presentation of yourself. You do not have to, of course, reveal all of yourself to others, but the sign of Aries associated with the first house reminds us of the importance of acting on our impulses and believing in ourselves. This is a time when you can be brave and enjoy new experiences.

May 17-18 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

May 19-20 Operative energies include Mars sesquiquadrate Saturn, Sun inconjunct Pluto, and Mercury opposite Jupiter and square Uranus. There is a feeling of being blocked when we are attempting to go after what we want. Adjustments are necessary now in order for our lives to move forward. The need to make changes in our life that will further our psychological development arise now. Decision-making, however, may be based on unrealistic or overly optimistic premises. For you, adjustments are required on the home front and with a partner. You are inclined towards impulsive spending. This is not a good time to make important purchases or financial decisions. 

May 23-24 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

May 25 Venus trines Uranus. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time, and we happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements as well as financial undertakings. We have an offbeat, pleasant attitude and people are more willing to socialize. For you, this is a time of strong personal magnetism. Unusual circumstances or surprising events add a pleasant twist to your life story. A happy communication with a friend could figure. It's a great time to surprise someone with something special.

May 28-29 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

May 31 Full Moon in Sagittarius in your solar eighth house. This Full Moon is all about give and take. What makes you feel comfortable and secure needs to be balanced with attention to other people's needs and comfort levels. It's a good time to settle some of your debts, financial or otherwise. You may be in a position wherein you are forced to make a financial settlement or large outlay of cash; or, you may find that you are leaned upon for support, financial or otherwise.

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April

Overview. The Sun continues to highlight your solar twelfth house until the 20th. This is a time when you recharge your batteries, rest up, reflect, and perhaps close matters that have run their natural course. During this cycle, a sense of personal fulfillment is reinforced by resolving subconscious influences or matters from the past. You will instinctively withdraw from the hustle and bustle of daily life in an attempt to get to know yourself, your goals, and your needs better. This is an imaginative, perhaps dreamy, time of the year. Some may indulge in self-pity at this time, but as long as they pull strength from it, it might simply be a healthy process. You need time alone now in order to sort things out and to avoid overload!

From the 20th, the Sun puts a spotlight on your solar first house, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. This marks the height of your physical solar cycle, and you are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal influence beyond its normal boundaries. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. You are ready to put your past behind you and to start a new personal cycle. You have presence and you project confidence. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage. It's a great month to do something entirely new and pioneering�to go solo in some area of your life. This particular season of the year smiles on your personal endeavors. This is a time when you more easily get in touch with a true sense of your identity and purpose. The most enterprising side of your nature pushes up and out, and it's time to seize opportunities. Problems in your life may be overcome by bravery, self-assertion, and directness. There's nothing wrong with a bit of self-centeredness during this cycle, but avoid taking it too far. It's not the best time for team work and other cooperative endeavors. The spotlight is on you and your ability to lead, so make it a good one! Take steps to improve how you come across to others. It's time to carve your own path in life. Now's the time to make a presentation, particularly from the 27-30, when Mercury is on your Sun and you make yourself perfectly clear�and others listen to you with rapt attention!

This month, it�s natural for you to crave some peace and quiet and to reflect upon the past. While your personal magnetism is at a yearly high until the 12th, part of you wants to retreat from the world. Uncovering lost or hidden resources occurs on the 9th, boosting your sense of security. Changes in your social circle transpire in the last week of April with the meeting of new and unusual people. You are especially drawn to free-spirited people now. Friendships that are stodgy or limiting may very well be left behind.

Jupiter retrogrades this month, affecting your solar eighth house. This retrograde period lasts until the first week of August, and involves some re-thinking of matters surrounding intimate relationships, sexuality, shared resources, debts, and finances in general. By August, you will be ready to move forward in these areas with gusto. Saturn's direct motion this month suggests that any stagnation you've been experiencing in your family and domestic life will begin to lift and these matters start to move forward. It's also a helpful influence for travel, adventure, and communications.

Your ruler, Venus, forms stimulating connections to Mercury, Chiron, Saturn, and Neptune on the 5-8, 24-25, 27-28, and 30, representing opportunity periods for you. Intelligence is at a peak on the 5-8, when you can present your ideas to an especially receptive audience. Others naturally appreciate the unique qualities that make you "you" on the 24-25. The 27-30 represents a strong opportunity period for you--pleasing changes occur in your social relationships. Others respect you for your competence as well as your sensitivity. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 1-4, 10-11, 20-23, and 29, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1, 5-8, 19, 21-22, and 26. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2-4, 9-10, 12, 14, and 27-28. Acquiring personal possessions is a temptation when Venus is in Gemini from the 12th.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1, 5-8 (especially), 19, 21-22, and 26. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2-4, 9-10, 12, 14, and 27-28. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 4-5, 14-19, and 26. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 9-11, when you could feel at odds with a special someone.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 5-8 (especially), 24-25, 27-28, and 30. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1-4, 10-11, 20-23, and 29, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 1-5, and 26-29 (with mixed results). Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 21-23, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus warms your solar first house until the 12th. During this trend, a strong desire for companionship and sociability dominates. You want to maintain peace and harmony at all costs. You try to be just and fair when making decisions, as you do your best to see both sides of an issue. Women are likely to enter your life, helping or hindering personal or business affairs. You prefer the company of others, rather than going it alone. Others notice and perhaps admire you for your pleasant and cheerful personality. This is good for your ego, endowing greater self-esteem and an excellent opinion of yourself. This renewed popularity increases success, for you have the tact and diplomacy to deal with people well. Attention is placed on personal appearance, with an interest in jewelry, hairstyling, and clothing. You are more bold in your love nature, yet not aggressive either. You make friends easily during this cycle, and you are especially fond of love and admiration. Artistic self-expression is important, possibly through music, clothing or writing.

Venus warms your solar second house from the 12th. As the natural ruler of this sector of the chart, Venus feels right "at home" here. This is a rather content position for Venus, although there can be some restlessness when it comes to money and spending it--you are more inclined to want more things around you! Financial security and enjoyment of the good things in life are important to you, although you also value simple pleasures. The ability to relate well with others might enhance your own personal finances during this period. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of financial matters with social or public affairs. This is a stable position for love matters and close relationships. You value those who make you feel comfortable, and familiarity is more important to you than someone new during this cycle.

Mercury continues to transit your friendship sector until the 10th. You have an active mind and the ability to come up with unusual ideas during this cycle. If this energy is used well, you can harness the power of your mind to turn your wishes into actuality. Intuitive insights and original reasoning ability produce the occasional touch of genius - you often comprehend issues that others find quite incomprehensible during this cycle! Your objective and original thinking can be used for the scientific investigation of advanced metaphysical concepts and humanitarian ideals - or other profound issues that could lead humanity towards a better future. You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals.

Mercury transits your privacy sector from the 10-27. During this period, your mind is focused on private matters and past issues. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers. This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid being dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt.

Mercury transits your solar first house from the 27th and into May. This is a cycle in which you tend to talk more readily, particularly about your own personal likes and dislikes or your personal past. Your demeanor is light-hearted and curious, and others might turn to you for advice, as you appear to be more rational than usual. This is the time of year when you can most easily use the power of words to attract what you want for yourself.

Mars energizes your solar eleventh house from the 6th. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).
 

Highlights:

April 2 Full Moon in Libra in your solar sixth house. Relationships come into focus--dependency issues surface now. Avoid blaming others for your own state of discontent. You can use this surge of emotional energy to make positive changes to your routines. Do something to improve your work conditions if they are annoying you--even if it's a small act of kindness with a co-worker or bringing in something to brighten up your desk or office. Get going on your exercise or nutrition program that you've been toying with in your mind. This may also be a time when a work project comes to fruition or completion.

April 4-5 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

April 7-8 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Venus and the Sun trine Saturn. This is a good time for us to take care of practical and "earthly" matters. Meeting responsibilities is satisfying now. For you, solid achievement can be realized on the home front and with real estate. Pleasant and stable romantic affairs also figure now. This is also a strong period for you to present your ideas.

April 9-12 Operative energies include Sun trine Jupiter and sextile Neptune; and Mercury square Pluto. Idealistic and humanitarian goals or impulses surface now, although a suspicious attitude or stance could also be part of the picture. For you, interesting synchronicities occur now involving your career and/or shared finances. Old or untapped resources may surface. Family matters are strong and stabilizing. You are feeling secure and backed now. Worries over personal income or possessions could figure now, however, but shouldn't spoil your good mood.

April 11-12 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

April 17 New Moon late Aries in your solar twelfth house affects you until the next New Moon in May. This is a period of review, letting go, and recharging one's spiritual and, in effect, physical "batteries". Focus, now, is on fulfillment through service, empathy, and awareness of other's needs; but it can also be a time of withdrawal and some sort of retreat in a social sense, depending on your personal and natural predisposition. Some kind of soul-searching is in order, and the urge to find some level of emotional peace of mind will be apparent. This is a more sensitive position of the New Moon, and it is best to find some sort of peace for the soul in preparation for the New Moon in the first house—a period that is more active and busy than this one. 

April 17-18 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

April 18-19 Operative energies include Sun trine Pluto and Mercury sextile Chiron. Intensity of focus, healing conversations, and a renewed sense of purpose are with us now. For you, this period is a strong one for intimacy, finances, and family. It's an especially good period for discovering more depth to a person or a relationship, for example.

April 19-20 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

April 21-22 Operative energies include Mercury trine Jupiter and Saturn and sextile Neptune. Strong productivity on mental levels characterizes this combination. It's a good period for coming up with successful business plans and strategies. This is yet another combination in April that is strong for shared finances, intimacy, family, and getting in touch with the past. Applying logic to touchy areas works well. It's a great time to make a budget or to sort out finances, debts, alimony, and other shared resources.

April 26-27 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

April 26-30 A creative combination occurs now, involving a T-square between Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Uranus. Saturn and Neptune form harmonious angles to the Venus-Jupiter opposition. This exciting configuration stimulates your personal finances sector. Excesses could come to light and require adjustments. Significant changes in your social circle, your friends and associates, or the groups and organizations you are affiliated with could figure. There could be a sudden disruption or unexpected turn of events in some group you belong to. Meeting somebody who is free-spirited is also possible.

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March 2007: Taurus Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

March

Overview. Until the 21st, the Sun continues to spotlight your eleventh house of friendships, groups, dreams, and aspirations. It's a friendly transit, when connections can be made and networking pays off. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now.

From the 21st, the Sun illuminates your privacy sector, marking a time of retreat and regeneration. Think about the attachments you have--to things, people, and routines--and consider which ones are dragging you down. This is a time when competitive energies and the ego are on a bit of a break. It's not the time to push ahead with brand new projects. Rather, it's a time of reflection, dreaming, and recharging your batteries. Situations that have naturally outgrown their usefulness in your life can now be put behind you. Endings of natural cycles may be part of the picture at this time of year. Your energy is largely applied to personal and private affairs now. Your disposition is introspective. Rest and reflect, and prepare for a more outgoing cycle when the Sun moves into your first house next month.

Your social agenda is busy this month, and there are plenty of stimulating challenges on the job. A financial or property deal could come through around the 8th, when making amends with a friend is also likely. Support is there when you need it most this month. A surprising romantic development is likely on the 3rd, when emotions run high for a romantic partner. Listen to your intuition at the time of the solar eclipse on the 19th-- this is the time for breakthrough ideas that are bound to bear fruit down the road.

From the 7th, Mercury turns direct and matters that have been stagnant for you begin to move forward. Mercury leaves its storm on the 16th, when "all things Mercury" tend to resume near-normal pace, and leaves its shadow on March 27th. From the 16-27th, we have a chance to revisit matters that may have stumped or annoyed us while Mercury was retrograde, or to put into action ideas that came to us during this cycle. For you, communications with with co-workers, romantic partners, and friends resume with less confusion and more clarity.

Two eclipses occur this month. One is a Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd at 13 degrees Virgo. Its conjunction to Uranus brings a surprising turn of events. The other is a Solar Eclipse on the 19th at 28 degrees of Pisces. The effects of eclipses stay with us for as long as six months, and they reveal main areas of focus for this half-year period. A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. Therefore, major decision-making is best avoided from March 1-3 and then March 12-19th.

The Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd stimulates your solar fifth house. Surprises coming from a romantic partner or child may be part of the picture. Something that has been brewing or "in hiding" comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your house of creativity, romance, pleasure, and children is involved. This could manifest, for example, as a romantic proclamation from a lover, a creative project bearing fruit, a child revealing something significant to you, and other such possibilities.

The Solar Eclipse on the 19th marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar eleventh house, suggesting that a new approach to friendships or new friendships altogether, a new path towards happiness and fulfillment, new associations or affiliations, or plenty of social activity are in store for you.

Jupiter trines Saturn this month, linking your fourth and eighth houses in a pleasing way. This is a period of constructive accomplishment. We are practical, realistic, and our judgment is especially sound--and we derive much satisfaction from practical accomplishment. The key to harnessing this wonderful energy is to identify and find pleasure in the simple things that make you happy. If you are looking for support or backing�financial or otherwise�it's best to do so while Jupiter is in direct motion in your solar eighth and trine Saturn in mid-March. This is a time when you could get a mortgage or other property- and home-related financial backing. This influence helps you to gain property or support from family. Connecting intimately with another person boosts your sense of security as well.

Your ruler, Venus, forms strong connections to Chiron, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto this month on the 2-3, 7-10 (especially), 16, and 30-31, representing opportunity periods for you. Gaining respect is especially easy on the 2-3, when humble confidence gets you everywhere. The 7-10 is a brilliant opportunity period, when Venus dances with Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune. This could bring a real boost to your confidence, even if it�s a private event or realization. Don�t pass up on opportunities to advance, and don�t shy away from your most personal of relationships now. On the 16th, you gain new information or resources that put you ahead of your game. On the 30-31, your personal charm is appreciated by all and you�re in for a pleasant surprise. Surprising a loved one is a good idea now. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 17-18, 21, and 28-29. Try not to let the past interfere with the present. If a special someone is hell-bent on bringing up the past, be sensitive, but emphasize the good in the present as well.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1st, 4-6, and 15-18. Finances improve after a small lull. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2nd.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1st, 4-6, and 15-18. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2nd. This would be a less than ideal day to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 1st and 16-17. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 15th, 19-20, and 28-29.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 2-3, 7-10 (especially positive and productive), 16, and 30-31. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 17-18, 21, and 28-29, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 2-5 and the 30-31. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 17-18 and 21-22, when others may not see you in the best of lighting!

Venus is in your private twelfth house until the 17th--keeping secrets and sacrifices are the major themes in your love and financial life. With Venus spending some time in "hibernation" in your privacy sector, this doesn't necessarily mean that your love life is stagnant, but that your affection is expressed behind closed doors. Attraction to secrets and whispers characterize this period, although for some, it can also be a time of endings, relationship concerns, and wistfulness. Personal and social contacts may be secretive, and there can be secret love affairs, or at least very private love feelings and longings. Shyness can lead to some loneliness or romantic frustration.

Venus eases through your first house from the 17th. You could find it hard to deny yourself anything during this cycle! This is a time when you naturally let loose your softer, receptive side. Romantic matters, as well as pleasure-seeking activities, come to the fore now. You are more likely to pay closer attention to your physical appearance and mannerisms, aiming to improve and enhance your attractiveness. Others find you agreeable and cooperative.

Mercury finishes up in your tenth house until the 18th. You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters, or your career requires more communication than usual during this cycle. You speak with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now. Use the power of words to influence authority figures. This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies. You may be turned to for advice or for your opinion on important matters. Although approachable and ready to communicate, you are less inclined towards chatting about frivolous matters now. You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde until the 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mercury transits your solar eleventh house from the 18th. Your mind is bright, alert, and active during this cycle, and you have the ability to come up with unusual and inventive ideas. Sharing your thoughts with others is a prime interest. Others tend to particularly enjoy your conversations during this transit--you are willing to listen as well as add your own thoughts. As well, your ability to grasp unusual subject matter and to intuitively understand what others are trying to say win you some brownie points! You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals.

Mars activates and energizes your tenth house all month, bringing dynamic energy to all career, professional, and public matters. You could easily find that your talents or services are especially in demand now. Courage, ambition, energy, enterprise, force, emotional involvement, business acumen, and a strong perhaps even compulsive drive for success can lead to professional recognition. You always like to see practical results for your efforts and take pride in doing a job correctly, and this is a good cycle in which to show your leadership skills. Don't, however, let your enterprising nature get interpreted as aggressiveness or insensitivity.

Overall, the best period of the month for you is the 17-26, when Venus is directly on your Sun and your natural charm is appreciated by all; and when your communication style reaches an appreciative audience as well.

Highlights:

March 1-3 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Pluto, Venus sextile Chiron, Mars semi-square Jupiter. New information begins to come to light, and we have the power to heal our social relationships. Because this period occurs just before a lunar eclipse, hold off on finalizing any deals or plans if you can, however. But do pay attention to the information that surfaces now. For you, this is a strong period for natural confidence and influence, as well as for income from business.

March 3 Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo in your solar fifth house. Flaws in an important system in your life come to light. The effects of this eclipse last for six months. You want to have fun, and the demands of your larger goals in life may have been eclipsing your pleasure-seeking activities. It can be hard to find time for everything you want to do, but without creative self-expression (be it romantic or playful), you simply won't feel complete. It's time to do something self-expressive, fun, and creative. You may be required to complete a creative project at this time. You could feel an overwhelming need to pour your heart out to a lover, or a romantic affair reaches some sort of epiphany. There could be a whirlwind of activity surrounding your child or children.

March 3-4 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

March 4-5 The Sun conjuncts Uranus in your solar eleventh house. Your social circle may expand to include less conventional or traditional people. This is a time when you break down barriers, meet a new friend, or make an exciting discovery about an acquaintance. An unusual intellectual interest may attract you as well.

March 8-9 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

March 8-9 Operative energies include Venus trine Jupiter and Saturn, Venus sextile Neptune, and Sun square Jupiter. This is an especially strong influence for creative output and is also excellent for cementing relationships. With your ruler involved in a grand trine, this is a highly productive and effective period for you. It's strong for all personal relationships, getting in touch with your emotions and your past, and intimate matters. This is a good time for getting work done and for being appreciated on the job.

March 15-16 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

March 15-16 Operative energies include Mars conjunct Chiron, Mercury sextile Venus, and Venus trine Pluto. Gaining new perspectives on romantic and sexual relationships, or on creative projects, occurs now. We seek out others, but won't settle for superficial connections. This can be a time of epiphanies and release of suppressed energies. For you, increased influence and insight occurs now. You are likely to have an important conversation that opens up doors. Epiphanies regarding your career are also likely now.

March 18 New Moon Solar Eclipse in late Pisces in your solar eleventh house affects you for the next six months. A time to focus on goals involving compassion, letting go of the past, and acceptance. Nagging problems from the past six months need to be dealt with and put behind you. The eleventh house is a sector associated with networking, making contact, group activities, and income earned from business. With the New Moon here, focus is on making contacts and reaching out to others in both a social and professional sense. It's a time to turn inner restlessness into fruitful contact with others. Heightened awareness of your position in life within the context of the group, rather than through self-centered focus, is probable with this position of the New Moon, as well as a need for social security. Goals that involve networking, making connections with others, joining or strengthening ties in a group project/activity, and nurturing good will are the focus this month.

March 21-22 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

March 22-25 A mixed bag of energies operant now brings challenges and possible enlightenment. Mars in your tenth house opposes Saturn, sextiles Jupiter, and conjuncts Neptune. You may have to deal with challenges in your career or in your relationships with co-workers or family members. A positive, growth-oriented outcome is favored, however, if you read between the lines and employ strategic thinking rather than simply react.

March 23-24 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

March 28-29 Venus forms tense angles to Chiron and Pluto. This is a less than ideal period for financial transactions and for social relationships. Tensions derived from lack of trust are likely now. With your ruler involved, others may not be seeing you for who you are just now. Suspicions of your motivations are probable now. Avoid apologizing or explaining yourself for something you didn't do!

March 30-31 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

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February

Overview. Until the 19th, the Sun illuminates your career and reputation sector, placing emphasis on public and professional matters. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle. You want to shine. Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

From the 19th, the Sun puts a spotlight on your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, lighthearted, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time. This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future.

You are enthusiastic, even a little bold, this month. Whether it�s big or small, you are ready for an adventure. An exciting new friendship or alliance is likely around the 7th. Watch for tensions with a partner around the 19th--jealousy may raise its ugly head and cause some friction. It�s a good month for business, although some communication snafus are possible in the second half of the month, and confusion could reign on the 8th. As well, profits for all of your efforts may not be realized until a later date.

This month, Mercury retrogrades from the 13th forward (until March 7th). Mercury retrograde cycles are periods in which communications and transportation matters don't go as smoothly as usual. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with lovers or children, and regarding financial affairs because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Occurring in your solar tenth and eleventh houses this time, extra care should be used when communicating with friends, superiors and co-workers. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with co-workers, romantic partners, and friends, or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Your ruler, Venus, forms some pleasing connections with Chiron, Uranus, and Mars this month on the 1, 7-8, and 12-13. These represent opportunity periods for you. The 1st is a period in which your natural confidence shines through--you are believed and trusted. On the 7-8, something unexpected comes your way--a pleasant surprise, for example. You may be the one who acts out of character and surprises others in your life. The results will be fabulous, and a new friendship is possible. On the 12-13, attracting love or appreciation is likely, although there may be some challenges involved. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 9, 14, 18-20, and 24-25. These issues may revolve around business, your career, reputation, or public standing--matters that certainly grab much of your attention in February. Watch for excesses or the consequences of excesses on the 9th, feeling burdened or left out on the 14th, feelings of being misunderstood or mistrusted on the 18-20, and some disillusionment on the 24-25. While your ruler, Venus, is in Pisces until the 21st, you tend to express your more compassionate nature. It's a generally sweet, wistful, and gentle period for you. From the 21st, Venus is in Aries, and you enter a more active and perhaps aggressive period.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-3 and 8-11, when unexpected events or discoveries could be part of the picture. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 17-18, when impulsiveness could have its consequences.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1-3 and 8-11. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The 1-3 period is particularly auspicious, and the 8-11 involves unexpected events and pleasant surprises. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 17-18. This would be a less than ideal period to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 1 and 16th. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 19-20, when you and a partner could be at odds with one another.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 1, 7-8, and 12-13. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 9, 14, 18-20, and 24-25, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run particularly well on the 2-4 and the 7-9. Challenges with these matters are most likely on the 23-25.

Venus transits your solar eleventh house until the 21st. Forming harmonious, warm social friendships, possibly related to group activities within a club, can figure now. You may meet someone through such group activities; consequently, your interests will be shared. Whether or not you do, the bottom line is that sharing interests with someone is what makes you happy during this cycle. Venus here enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to begin during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Venus moves through your privacy sector from the 21st. Venus is spending some time in "hibernation" in this sector, but this doesn't necessarily mean that your love life is stagnant. However, your affection may be expressed behind closed doors. Attraction to secrets and whispers characterize this period; although for some, it can also be a time of endings, relationship concerns, and wistfulness. Personal and social contacts may be secretive, and there can be secret love affairs, or at least very private love feelings and longings. Shyness can lead to some loneliness or romantic frustration. On the other hand, you can find much inner satisfaction from relationships during this period when your heart is not on your sleeve, yet you feel strength in a private and deep way.

Mercury moves through your solar eleventh house from the 2nd. Your mind is bright, alert, and active during this cycle, and you have the ability to come up with unusual and inventive ideas. Sharing your thoughts with others is a prime interest. Others tend to particularly enjoy your conversations during this transit--you are willing to listen as well as add your own thoughts. As well, your ability to grasp unusual subject matter and to intuitively understand what others are trying to say win you some brownie points! You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde from the 13th through to March 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mars continues to activate your solar ninth house until the 26th. During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view, or legal fights.

Overall, the best periods of the month for you are the 1-5, when your natural charm shines through and others generally receive you well as a result; and the 19-28, when energy in your life is mostly smooth and easygoing.

Highlights:

February 2 Full Moon in Leo in your solar fourth house. The last two weeks have found you working hard towards your career goals and other public matters. The demands of your personal life are now paramount. Striking a balance between energy spent on work and energy spent on domestic matters is essential now. Balanced attention to your public and personal lives is what you need to focus on. It's time to prioritize. Otherwise, you run the risk of over-extending yourself. A home, family, or property matter could grab your complete attention at this time.

February 3-4 The Sun sextiles Jupiter and Mars sextiles Uranus. This is a strong period for learning, growth, advancement, and adventurous activities. It's favorable for marketing, publishing, and advertising, as well as any self-promotion activities. We may be especially sociable, tolerant, and generous. Confidence comes from a stronger sense of who we are and the principles we represent, as well as an ability to take healthy and reasonable risks.

February 3-4 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

February 7-8 The Sun conjuncts Neptune and Venus conjuncts Uranus. This is a "make a wish" day. Spiritual goals come into focus. As well, bringing a spirit of friendship and freedom into close personal relationships is featured. Others find your unique qualities especially charming. Be spontaneous--it will have its rewards.

February 8-9 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

February 10 The Sun in your tenth house opposes Saturn in your fourth house. Restrictions and pressures may be felt now revolving around family and home life, perhaps preventing you from fully enjoying your professional activities. Avoid new initiatives now if you can.

February 15-16 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

February 18 New Moon in late Aquarius in your solar tenth house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on goals involving friendships, long-term happiness, dreams, and wishes. Heightened sensitivity to your standing in society and your goals for constructive progress are highlighted this month. It's a good time to develop new business plans and goals, assuming the New Moon is not very afflicted, and a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your career goals is a potential. It is a time to focus on the elements of your personality that you are projecting to society and as a professional. Goals for self-mastery and self-discipline should be made at this time. This is a phase when you will be busy with career and/or public responsibilities.

February 22-23 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

February 24-25 Tense angles operant now include Mars-Uranus, Venus-Neptune, and Venus-Saturn. Relations are likely to be tense. Disillusionments with finances as well as personal relationships are possible. Reckless behavior has consequences. For you, disappointments, feelings of being unappreciated or disheartened... these are probable now, but temporary. It's not the best time for presenting an idea or going out on a limb.

February 24-25 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

 

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January 2007: Taurus Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

January

Overview. Until the 20th, the Sun highlights your adventure sector. Your focus is outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now. A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with everyday affairs and important details.

From the 20th, the Sun puts a spotlight on your solar tenth house--the most visible sector in your chart. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle. You want to shine. Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

If you�ve been considering taking a trip or brushing up your knowledge with a course, this is a favorable month in which to solidify your plans. Your flavor for adventure runs high, but career matters capture most of your attention. Romantic feelings on the job are possible, but be aware that you are prone to idealizing others, especially business associates, around the 18th. Excellent days for just about anything--interviews, applying for loans, launching new projects--occur on the 10-12th. Use caution on the 22nd, when opposition to your plans comes from all angles.

This month, the first of three Jupiter-Uranus squares occurs, placing some tension between your eighth and eleventh houses, from now through October. This could suggest some sexual or power-related undercurrents that disrupt a friendship, or your relationship with a partner could intrude upon your enjoyment of friends and groups. Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

This month, the Sun, Venus, and Mercury align with Chiron in your solar tenth house. You may enjoy key opportunity periods that advance your career and standing, and do wonders for your reputation, particularly if it is in need of some healing. The key now is confidence and not overstating yourself in your dealings with authority figures, co-workers, and the public.

Your ruler, Venus, makes a powerful connection with Chiron and Jupiter from the 10-12, representing a strong opportunity period for you, particularly for career matters but also strong for many areas of your life. Social and romantic activities that give you a sense of emotional well-being figure now. It's an excellent time to revitalize important ties with others. You might have a healing effect on others or vice versa. Venus also aligns with Neptune on the 18-19, which can be an inspired time--one in which synchronicities appear in your life. You do need to watch for over-idealizing people or situations now, however. On the 25-26, you have opportunities to further your interests and gain some power or influence in a pleasing manner. It's also a strong period for attracting or enhancing a partnership. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 13-15 and 22nd. These could revolve around career or reputation matters. Differences with a partner, particularly about the past, could be part of the picture on the 13-15. Feeling discouraged, left out, or overburdened on the 22nd is possible, but temporary.

Better periods for personal finances occur on the 3-4, 5-8, 20-22, 26, and 31. The 20th and 26th could bring an unusual financial opportunity or experience. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2, 11, 12-13, and 28.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 3-4, 5-8, 20-22, 26, and 31. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The 20th is particularly auspicious. Romance with or through a career contact is possible. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2, 11, 12-13, and 28. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, very positive energy is with you in January, for the most part. Long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 12-14, 25-26, and 31 especially, although the 12-14 period could involve back-stepping before gains are realized. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 22nd.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 4-6, 10-12, 25-26, and 29-31. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1st, 13-14, 18-19, and 22nd, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run best on the 3-4. Challenges are most likely on the 1st, 13, 16-18, and 20-23.

Venus transits your solar tenth sector from the 4-28. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come though your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Mercury transits your solar ninth house until the 15th. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind is on bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture. You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.

Mercury is in your career and reputation sector from the 15th, bringing rational and logical energy to your public life. You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters, as your career requires more communication than usual. You speak with authority during this cycle, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now. Use the power of words to influence authority figures. You might draw upon your executive ability now. It's an excellent period in which to analyze career strategies, moves, and prospects. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities.

Mars brings challenges and vital energy to your intimacy sector until the 16th. Sexuality and intimacy are stimulated under this transit. Negative expression of this energy is the tendency towards ego conflicts concerning jointly held property or money. Conflicts with partners over values or possessions are possible. Occasionally, this transit could bring a crisis or ending of some kind. Something you hear about now might disturb or touch you deeply. You are likely to be more strategic in your actions during this period, as you become aware of the subtleties of human interaction. This is a time when your best course of action is to recognize that you need, or rely on, others for support.

Mars enlivens your ninth house from the 16th. It's a fabulous time for promoting your ideas and beliefs, although coming on too strong could work against you. If you can't travel, you'll feel like doing so, or at least travel in your mind, simply because you have a great urge to expand your horizons in some manner. Energies thrown toward recreation, travel, or just cooking up great new ideas are well spent and serve to refresh and renew your vitality. Creative projects can flourish with your added confidence and enthusiasm now. You are bent on doing something different or "bigger" than you normally would. If you can't find an outlet for this energy, you could feel quite restless.

Overall, the best periods of the month for you are the 16-30, when you feel energetically supported by life's circumstances and the people around you; and the 28-31, when you are particularly charming due to a more laidback approach to attracting support from others and from your environment.

Highlights:

December 31-January 1 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

January 1-2 Jupiter sextiles Chiron, the Sun sextiles Uranus, and Mars sextiles Neptune. This is a creative period for all--one in which we can find new insights into old problems. Willingness to embrace change is the key to success now. For you, a boost to your financial prospects through your career is possible now. This is also a good time for a pleasant surprise regarding home and family.

January 3 Full Moon in Cancer in your solar third house. Some sort of fulfillment, culmination, or revelation regarding your desires or new initiatives at the last New Moon on December 20th occurs now. The last two weeks have found you somewhat restless and in need of more from life than the mundane. Now the mundane is catching up with you. Errands need to be run, people are talking your ear off, you need to do some paperwork and answer calls. An important document could arrive, or a sudden need to run an important errand or to take a short trip could be part of the picture. You are pushed to find a balance now. Do what needs to be done so that you can free yourself up for more adventurous and fulfilling activities.

January 6-8 The Sun and Mercury align and Mars trines Saturn. These planetary influences suggest rational, logical, and productive energy. We are actively communicating, and our work takes on definite shape. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. For you, a communication regarding travel or from faraway could feature now. An educational opportunity could present itself, or a legal letter could arrive and lift your spirits. Shared personal finances run well, and support is there when you need it, particularly regarding or from family.

January 7-8 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

January 10-12 Venus joins with Chiron and sextiles Jupiter. This is a healing and friendly energy--an excellent time to socialize, promote cooperation, spend time with romantic partners, and to initiate a new relationship or friendship. It's also very strong for financial matters. With your ruler involved, this is a strong opportunity period, particularly regarding finances and intimate matters. Career and reputation matters flow smoothly.

January 12-13 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

January 13-14 Mars joins with Pluto and Venus semi-squares both planets; Mercury semi-squares Uranus. Keywords for this period include intense, passionate, rebellious, and obsessive! Tense interplays between lovers are quite likely now, and the inclination to rebel against routine or expectations is strong. Harness the energy of Mars-Pluto by pouring your energy into a pet project. Sexual relations now can be very intense. Competitive energy is powerful. An intimate or financial matter grabs your attention now. You are likely to clash with someone today, as the energy is electric, and a partnership could be heated now.

January 18 New Moon in late Capricorn in your solar ninth house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on long-term goals and projects and to formulate career and business plans. The ninth house rules our spirit to grow, explore, and expand beyond the "regular" experiences in our lives. The New Moon here may bring some restlessness and dissatisfaction with regular routines. Make an effort to initiate new projects or activities that expand your mind, feed your spirit for adventure, and stretch your imagination. You may feel renewed by a new perspective on your life, something philosophical or spiritual that you read or learn, or an adventure that takes you away from the mundane routines in your life.

January 18-20 Venus joins with Neptune and Mercury conjoins Chiron. This can be a very romantic time, although the tendency can be towards seeing what we want to see rather than what is, so romantic mirages are possible now. Kind, healing words and communications are also featured now. A good time to discover new or alternative health procedures and regimes. Soft, pleasant energy dominates. For you, you have especially strong magnetism on the job, and you could find some coincidences or synchronicities surrounding your career now. An important conversation or communication with a lover or child, possibly about money, occurs now. Words can heal--use them to mend fences or simply to reassure.

January 19-20 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

January 25-26 Venus sextiles Pluto and Mercury aligns with Neptune. An excellent period for romantic and artistic expression. However, don't expect communications to be right-brain, logical, or clear! It's best to delay important decisions. A good period for romance and dreamy conversations. For you, the chance to gain personal influence and power arrives now, particularly on a professional level. This is a very strong influence for strengthening or attracting a partnership. A creative or romantic connection can be made on the job.

January 25-26 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

January 27-28 Mercury and Mars form challenging angles to Saturn. This can be a tense period in which hitting brick walls is likely. Delay important discussions and avoid beginning new projects, which could be riddled with frustrations and complications down the road.

January 28-29 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

January 30-31 The Sun joins Chiron and Mercury sextiles Pluto. An excellent period for coming up with innovative new techniques, socializing, and gaining perspective on our long-term goals. It's easy to resolve problems, particularly old, nagging ones, and to cooperate with others in a balanced manner.

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June 2007: Taurus Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

June

Overview.

The Sun highlights your second house all month, and your focus is on material affairs and comfort issues. Security is a driving force for you right now, and you might find that you are especially interested in accumulating possessions. What you have and what you don't have come into focus--what makes you feel comfortable, your sense of security, and what you value. This is the time of year when personal finances and possessions receive maximum attention. Pour your energy into your work and your finances, and you might just be able to take your ideas to the bank. Extravagance with your pocketbook is something you may want to look out for, however. If you find yourself itching to make unnecessary purchases, know that at the root of this urge is the desire to pamper and comfort yourself. Nothing wrong with it, but there are inexpensive (and even free) ways to make yourself feel good. This is not the most eventful time of year for you. You are more inclined to dig your heels in and hang on to what makes you feel most secure than to take big risks.

The major focus for you this month is comfort, security, and finances. While finances are subject to ups and downs, overall you should come out ahead. You are likely to receive gifts or money you had previously written off. Support or loans come through now, particularly related to property. Some miscommunications are likely to figure, however. Double-check documents, applications, and financial transactions. June is a rather domestic month--pleasurable and slow the way you like it! The strongest opportunity period occurs on the 19-20th, a time of good fortune and abundance.

In the first half of the month, there is a strong emphasis on your second and eighth house axis, and issues surrounding personal possessions, sharing, personal income, and shared finances are in the foreground. Much activity surrounding these "departments" of your life is stimulated.

Mercury begins a retrograde cycle on June 15th and runs until July 9th. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with lovers or children, and regarding financial affairs, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your judgment with regards to personal finances (Gemini-ruled for you) as well as romantic partners and creative endeavors may not be up to par just now, so do avoid "signing on the dotted line". Speculation is a no-no during this cycle. Occurring in your solar third house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to composing letters, emails, making phone calls, and with communications in general. There may be the need to revisit old, nagging issues with siblings or neighbors, errands could go wrong, you might have trouble getting from point A to point B (example, transportation problems), emails or letters get lost, and so forth. Idle chit-chatting during this period may have repercussions! People might be misunderstanding your words. You may be forgetful during this cycle, and it makes sense to allow yourself extra time to get to appointments, if they are not cancelled in the first place! It would also be wise to double-check your work and communications before sending them off.

This month, Saturn and Neptune are in opposition for the final time. This energy first occurred in August 2006 (see our horoscope archives in August for an explanation of the conflict). Some sort of resolve of the conflict is in sight now, although getting to that point could involve some form of disillusionment.

Your ruler, Venus, forms stimulating connections to Jupiter and Saturn this month, on the 20 and 30-July 1, representing opportunity periods for you. Good will and positive energy comes your way on the 20th. You are expressing a most benevolent energy now that attracts good things to you. This is a strong period for intimacy and shared finances as well. The 30-July 1 requires some buckling down and attention to responsibility, but it's a strong period for getting in touch with an important reality, particularly regarding domestic matters. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 3-4, 5, 8-9, 18-19, 21-22, 25-26, and 29-30, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated. Watch for impulsiveness or stressful changes on the 8-9. On the 21-22, you may not be believed or you could be doubted. It's best not to overdo explanations just now--let your character speak for itself. Some form of disillusionment or the need to face reality on a matter is likely on the 29-30, but you stand to gain much in the long run as a result.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 10-12 and 28 (with some challenges). Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 1-2, 4, and 29. Shared finances or a partner's income could get a boost on the 20th.

As far as romantic and creative matters are concerned, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 10-12 and 28 (with some challenges). These are power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 1-2, 4, and 29. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 4-5, 11-13, and 20-22. Use these days for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 3, 18-19, and 28-29.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 20 and 30-1 (with some challenges). Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 3-4, 5, 8-9, 18-19, 21-22, 25-26, and 29-30, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 11-12 and 30-July 1. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 8-10 and 25-29, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar third house until the 16th. During this cycle you are especially charming in your communications with others. Your words are soothing, and you tend to use words to smooth over problems that you see around you. You are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual. Essentially, you are quite companionable during this cycle. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you see value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips.

Venus journeys through your solar fourth house from the 16th. During this cycle, you are especially fond of the life of the home and family. You are more receptive and gentle on a romantic level, and tend to be sentimental or nostalgic now. You may particularly value the aesthetics in and around your home during this period. If things are out of whack on the home front, you will do whatever you can to create a peaceful and stable atmosphere. Loyalty and sensitivity in your relationships are more important to you than typically. You might focus on ways to earn money in or from your home. This is a calming influence--a time when simple pleasures most appeal.

Mercury transits near the cusp of your solar third house all month. Mercury is right at home in the third house, and offers a natural curiosity, facility with words, and the ability to multi-task successfully. More time spent on the phone, writing emails, in the car making short frequent trips, chatting, running errands, communicating with neighbors and siblings, visiting friends and relatives, and doing paperwork is likely now. There can also be a tendency to fuss over insignificant matters now, however. Also, "information overload" is also a possibility. This may be a busy time with neighbors, classmates, siblings, and community affairs. Your interests are especially varied now, and perhaps scattered. It's an ideal time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it, as your tendency is toward a certain level of intellectual detachment just now. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when circumstances call for you to stick to routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project. Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, and the like. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects. As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress. However, these matters could be tricky while Mercury is retrograde from the 15th forward.

Mars energizes your solar twelfth house all month. This is the time to research and reflect upon your goals. It can be a time when past actions catch up with you--and this is not necessarily a bad thing! It could also be a time when much of your energy is channeled into private matters, or when you prefer that others not observe what you are doing. This is natural--you may just as well do your best work alone for now. Unconscious behavior patterns could influence the way you assert yourself. Some may experience insomnia during this phase, especially if they are not allowing themselves the chance to recoup and if they are not letting their intuition serve them. Others may enjoy a more active dreaming life (this includes day-dreaming), and, if allowed to run free, the imagination can serve them very well, especially with regards to goals and new concepts.

Highlights:

June 3-6 Operative energies include the Sun trine Chiron and opposite Jupiter; Mars trine Jupiter and sextile Chiron; and Venus sesquiquadrate Jupiter. These influences produce a natural, enterprising spirit. Enthusiasm and confidence are with us now, and it's easy to tap into our more unique qualities and talents in order to go after what we want. However, we also have the tendency to over-reach. For you, a long-standing problem from the past may be resolved now. There could be a financial discovery now, and joint finances thrive. However, watch for a tendency to promise more than you can deliver due to your elevated moods.

June 5-6 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

June 9 With the Sun and Venus in hard aspect to Uranus, watch for disruptions in personal relationships and general plans. Expect the unexpected! For you, these disruptions and surprises are likely to occur in the realms of personal finances, family and domestic matters, and work. Your own behavior may be upsetting to those around you.

June 10-12 Operative energies include the Sun sextile Mars and Saturn, and Mars trine Saturn. We are able to creatively solve problems and to instinctively take action when necessary now. It's easy to stick to a specific task and make headway. Work takes on definite shape, and we can see results from our efforts. This gives us a sense of responsibility and a feeling of directedness and purposefulness. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment, as well as to get and feel organized. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. Practical considerations are favored over impulsive decisions. For you, practical work around the home is satisfying and helps you to feel more secure. Travel plans may be clinched or solidified now.

June 12-13 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

June 13 Operative energies include the Sun trine Neptune and Mars sextile Neptune. Interesting synchronicities can occur now. We may be at the right place at the right time, probably because our hunches are more likely to be correct and we are "tuned in". Instinctual judgment is enhanced under these influences. This period favors dancing, swimming, photography, the arts, and entertainment--mediums in which we act upon our more spiritual or artistic inclinations. It's a time when we are guided by intuition more than reason. Taking action towards the attainment of a dream can also figure now. For you, interesting twists to your life story could occur now, particularly regarding domestic and career matters. A friend from the past could be part of the picture.

June 14 New Moon in Gemini in your solar second house affects you until the next New Moon in July. Heightened sensitivity to the world of the five senses, to your physical environment, and to the security you gain from the solid ground you have built for yourself is in order for this period of time. Attunement to, and appreciation of, the physical world of the senses is the focus, and this is a time to start fresh in terms of how you arrange your life in order to feel a sense of value and worthiness. Financial issues come into focus. Setting realistic financial goals, as well as formulating such things as budgets and other sensible financial planning projects, will be favored during this time. Discovering ways to increase your income is featured. It is also a wonderful time for taking moments to pleasure yourself through earthy, tactile, and comforting endeavors.

June 14-15 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

June 14-16 Mercury is stationary retrograde now, and will remain retrograde until July 9th--a cycle when rethinking matters is the name of the game. When Mercury is stationary, as it is now, it's especially important to prepare for possible breakdowns in communication. Back up your computer, double-check your paperwork, and remember that you may not have all the necessary information to make big decisions for the time being. Avoid signing contracts or deals, as they may not work out as you expected, or they might need revision later.

June 21-22 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

June 26-27 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

June 29-30 Operative energies include Mars-Uranus, Sun-Saturn, Sun-Neptune, and Venus-Neptune hard aspects. The contrast between what is real and what is only a dream is explicit. It's best to avoid beginning a new project for the time being, as there is a lack of clarity now. For you, challenges regarding domestic and professional matters can reach a head now before final resolve. Disappointments and frustrations are likely. In general, others could find you evasive, hard to pin down, or downright deceptive. Your intentions may be questioned.

June 30 Full Moon in Capricorn in your solar ninth house. Your attention to the logical world of reason has been a focus in the last two weeks. Now you feel a crisis of lack. Your personal beliefs may be tested now. Your impulses and faith matter, and all of the attention you've been giving to mundane affairs has you wondering when you're going to have some fun. You want to take a leap of faith now. Your adventurous side pushes up and out, demanding attention.

 

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May

Overview.

All month, the Sun illuminates your first house, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. This marks the height of your physical solar cycle, and you are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal influence beyond its normal boundaries. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. You are ready to put your past behind you and to start a new personal cycle. You have presence and you project confidence. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage. It's a great month to do something entirely new and pioneering�to go solo in some area of your life. This particular season of the year smiles on your personal endeavors. This is a time when you more easily get in touch with a true sense of your identity and purpose. The most enterprising side of your nature pushes up and out, and it's time to seize opportunities. Problems in your life may be overcome by bravery, self-assertion, and directness. There's nothing wrong with a bit of self-centeredness during this cycle, but avoid taking it too far. It's not the best time for team work and other cooperative endeavors. The spotlight is on you and your ability to lead, so make it a good one! Take steps to improve how you come across to others. It's time to carve your own path in life.

May has your name written all over it, Taurus. It�s time to shine, but not necessarily to act on a new idea. In fact, you are likely incubating a project or plan this month that you will hatch in July. For now, you are busy peacemaking and building bridges of cooperation with others. A close partner has an outpouring of emotions around the 2nd. A surprising (and pleasant) communication from a friend occurs on the 24th. Don�t let a small setback or slowdown on the job spoil your fabulous mood in the last week.

This month, Jupiter squares Uranus and trines Saturn. These long-term energies have been with us since January and March, respectively. This is a time when you could get a mortgage or other property- and home-related financial backing. This influence helps you to gain property or support from family. Connecting intimately with another person boosts your sense of security as well. However, there could be some sexual or power-related undercurrents that disrupt a friendship, or your relationship with a partner could intrude upon your enjoyment of friends and groups. Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

Your ruler, Venus, forms stimulating connections to Neptune, Mercury, and Uranus on the 1, 20-21, and 24-25, representing opportunity periods for you. Pay attention to synchronicities on the 1st, when gentleness gets you everywhere. Others find you mysterious and fascinating. Intelligence is at its peak on the 20-21. You could be sought after for advice, to speak or teach, or to present an idea. Good news could come your way now. On the 24-25, you might make a new friend or surprise a current one, boosting your relationship. Pleasant surprises are in store. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 6-11, 14, 22-23, and 28-29, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated. Avoid power plays and the people who play them on the 6-7. Feeling blocked or thwarted is probable on the 8-11.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2, 8-9, 19-21 (with tension), 22-23, and 26. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3-5, 7, 10, 27, and 29.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1-2, 8-9, 19-21 (with challenges involved), 22-23, and 26. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 3-5, 7, 10, 27, and 29. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 8-9. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 3-4, 6-7 (especially), 10, 12-14, 19-20, and 27. Watch for a face-off on the 6-7.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 1, 20-21, and 24-25. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 6-11, 14, 22-23, and 28-29, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 5, 8-9, and 24-25. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 10-11, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar second house until the 18th. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of the financial with social or public affairs. Diplomacy, correctness in manner, finesse, and charm will be a big plus in aiding financial gains, especially in areas requiring public contact. Although you like the good things of life and may spend quite a bit on clothes, furniture, and entertainment, your innate sense of security will not permit you to go overboard to the point of extravagance. You will have the ability to build up financial reserves and resources, for this placement can bring a good deal of success in all monetary pursuits. Women and partnerships provide the backdrop for monetary gains or losses.

Venus transits your solar third house from the 18th. During this cycle you are especially charming in your communications with others. Your words are soothing, and you tend to use words to smooth over problems that you see around you. You are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual. Essentially, you are quite companionable during this cycle. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you see value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips.

Mercury transits your solar first house from the 2-16. This is a cycle in which you tend to talk more readily, particularly about your own personal likes and dislikes or your personal past. Your demeanor is light-hearted and curious, and others might turn to you for advice, as you appear to be more rational than usual. This is the time of year when you can most easily use the power of words to attract what you want for yourself.

Mercury transits your solar second house from the 16th. This is a strong period for analyzing your cash flow, income, and earning power. You are more practical and rational in your approach to finances now. With your conscious mind focused on money and possessions, as well as personal values, this can be a strong period for gathering new money-making ideas. Alternatively, it could be a time when you tend to fret over your finances. Conversations tend to be practical rather than frivolous now. Financial gain may come through communications.

Mars continues to activate your solar eleventh house until the 29th. Friendship is of above-average importance during this cycle, but this is a sphere of life where you may experience some rocky periods since the aggressive, argumentative side of Mars, if left untamed, could cause upsets between yourself and your friends. This will be especially so when others challenge your reasons or motives for certain actions. Leadership qualities are present now. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).

 

Highlights:

May 2 Full Moon in Scorpio in your solar seventh house. The New Moon was all about you. Now it's time to strike a balance with an "other". The seventh house represents an important one-to-one relationship--a marriage partner, significant other, business partner, or an adversary. It's time to strike a balance between your own needs and those of another. It's time to compromise and negotiate. Partnership "tests" are possible now, but so is a chance to truly connect to a special someone in your life.

May 2-3 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

May 3-5 Operative energies include the Sun conjunct Mercury and in hard aspect with Pluto; and Mercury square Saturn. Our wants are aligned with our thoughts, and problem-solving comes naturally. What we say or write now has impact, for better or for worse! However, we are not very good at truly listening to what others have to say, and when we do, we tend to read between the lines with a negative slant. Our minds are investigative. Some of us could feel troubled or stressed with these influences. For you, intense conversations with a family member could figure now. Try not to be suspicious or sarcastic.

May 7-9 Operative energies include Venus opposition Pluto; Sun square Saturn and sextile Uranus; Mercury square Neptune and sextile Mars. Intense social interactions are likely during this period. Frustrations involving blocked will and evasiveness can drive us to come up with creative solutions to problems now. For you, you could be at the receiving end of suspicions or power plays. Tension with a close partner is quite possible now. Confusing, deceptive, or challenging communications could occur now with a loved one, who is evasive or hard to understand. Working through these problems, however, leads to new ways of handling old challenges.

May 9-10 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

May 12-14 Operative energies include Mars square Pluto, Sun square Neptune, and Venus sesquiquadrate Neptune. Our desires are intense and difficult to satisfy right now. Some disillusionments are likely, as we tend to see what we want to see rather than what is. For you, you could be feeling ambivalent and others might have a hard time pinning you down. It could be an inexplicable mood or a desire to escape current circumstances, but it's a transient influence. Power struggles could emerge with a partner over finances. Family matters could be challenging. This is a less than ideal period for making important business decisions.

May 15-16 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

May 16 New Moon in late Taurus in your solar first house affects you until the next New Moon in June. This New Moon placement is a powerful one—it's a time to reinvent yourself in some personal way, such as with a new look or manner of expressing and presenting yourself. This is a personally busy time of year, when you feel energetic and enthusiastic. Think about how you present yourself to others, focus on changing personal habits in such a way as to improve your confidence in yourself, and concentrate on putting your best foot forward, as this is a time when you will get noticed and make a personal impression on others. However, factor in the importance of authenticity in your presentation of yourself. You do not have to, of course, reveal all of yourself to others, but the sign of Aries associated with the first house reminds us of the importance of acting on our impulses and believing in ourselves. This is a time when you can be brave and enjoy new experiences.

May 17-18 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

May 19-20 Operative energies include Mars sesquiquadrate Saturn, Sun inconjunct Pluto, and Mercury opposite Jupiter and square Uranus. There is a feeling of being blocked when we are attempting to go after what we want. Adjustments are necessary now in order for our lives to move forward. The need to make changes in our life that will further our psychological development arise now. Decision-making, however, may be based on unrealistic or overly optimistic premises. For you, adjustments are required on the home front and with a partner. You are inclined towards impulsive spending. This is not a good time to make important purchases or financial decisions. 

May 24-25 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

May 25 Venus trines Uranus. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time, and we happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements as well as financial undertakings. We have an offbeat, pleasant attitude and people are more willing to socialize. For you, this is a time of strong personal magnetism. Unusual circumstances or surprising events add a pleasant twist to your life story. A happy communication with a friend could figure. It's a great time to surprise someone with something special.

May 29-30 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

May 31 Full Moon in Sagittarius in your solar eighth house. This Full Moon is all about give and take. What makes you feel comfortable and secure needs to be balanced with attention to other people's needs and comfort levels. It's a good time to settle some of your debts, financial or otherwise. You may be in a position wherein you are forced to make a financial settlement or large outlay of cash; or, you may find that you are leaned upon for support, financial or otherwise.

 

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April

Overview. The Sun highlights your solar twelfth house all month, marking a time of retreat and regeneration. Think about the attachments you have--to things, people, and routines--and consider which ones are dragging you down. This is a time when competitive energies and the ego are on a bit of a break. It's not the time to push ahead with brand new projects. Rather, it's a time of reflection, dreaming, and recharging your batteries. Situations that have naturally outgrown their usefulness in your life can now be put behind you. Endings of natural cycles may be part of the picture at this time of year. Your energy is largely applied to personal and private affairs now. Your disposition is introspective. Rest and reflect, and prepare for a more outgoing cycle when the Sun moves into your first house.

This month, it�s natural for you to crave some peace and quiet and to reflect upon the past. While your personal magnetism is at a yearly high until the 12th, part of you wants to retreat from the world. Uncovering lost or hidden resources occurs on the 9th, boosting your sense of security. Changes in your social circle transpire in the last week of April with the meeting of new and unusual people. You are especially drawn to free-spirited people now. Friendships that are stodgy or limiting may very well be left behind.

Jupiter retrogrades this month, affecting your solar eighth house. This retrograde period lasts until the first week of August, and involves some re-thinking of matters surrounding intimate relationships, sexuality, shared resources, debts, and finances in general. By August, you will be ready to move forward in these areas with gusto. Saturn's direct motion this month suggests that any stagnation you've been experiencing in your family and domestic life will begin to lift and these matters start to move forward. It's also a helpful influence for travel, adventure, and communications.

Your ruler, Venus, forms stimulating connections to Mercury, Chiron, Saturn, and Neptune on the 5-8, 24-25, 27-28, and 30, representing opportunity periods for you. Intelligence is at a peak on the 5-8, when you can present your ideas to an especially receptive audience. Others naturally appreciate the unique qualities that make you "you" on the 24-25. The 27-30 represents a strong opportunity period for you--pleasing changes occur in your social relationships. Others respect you for your competence as well as your sensitivity. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 1-4, 10-11, 20-23, and 29, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1, 5-8, 19, 21-22, and 26. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2-4, 9-10, 12, 14, and 27-28. Acquiring personal possessions is a temptation when Venus is in Gemini from the 12th.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1, 5-8 (especially), 19, 21-22, and 26. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2-4, 9-10, 12, 14, and 27-28. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 4-5, 14-19, and 26. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 9-11, when you could feel at odds with a special someone.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 5-8 (especially), 24-25, 27-28, and 30. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1-4, 10-11, 20-23, and 29, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 1-5, and 26-29 (with mixed results). Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 21-23, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus warms your solar first house until the 20th. During this trend, a strong desire for companionship and sociability dominates. You want to maintain peace and harmony at all costs. You try to be just and fair when making decisions, as you do your best to see both sides of an issue. Women are likely to enter your life, helping or hindering personal or business affairs. You prefer the company of others, rather than going it alone. Others notice and perhaps admire you for your pleasant and cheerful personality. This is good for your ego, endowing greater self-esteem and an excellent opinion of yourself. This renewed popularity increases success, for you have the tact and diplomacy to deal with people well. Attention is placed on personal appearance, with an interest in jewelry, hairstyling, and clothing. You are more bold in your love nature, yet not aggressive either. You make friends easily during this cycle, and you are especially fond of love and admiration. Artistic self-expression is important, possibly through music, clothing or writing.

Venus warms your solar second house from the 20th. As the natural ruler of this sector of the chart, Venus feels right "at home" here. This is a rather content position for Venus, although there can be some restlessness when it comes to money and spending it--you are more inclined to want more things around you! Financial security and enjoyment of the good things in life are important to you, although you also value simple pleasures. The ability to relate well with others might enhance your own personal finances during this period. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of financial matters with social or public affairs. This is a stable position for love matters and close relationships. You value those who make you feel comfortable, and familiarity is more important to you than someone new during this cycle.

Mercury continues to transit your friendship sector until the 16th. You have an active mind and the ability to come up with unusual ideas during this cycle. If this energy is used well, you can harness the power of your mind to turn your wishes into actuality. Intuitive insights and original reasoning ability produce the occasional touch of genius - you often comprehend issues that others find quite incomprehensible during this cycle! Your objective and original thinking can be used for the scientific investigation of advanced metaphysical concepts and humanitarian ideals - or other profound issues that could lead humanity towards a better future. You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals.

Mercury transits your privacy sector from the 16th. During this period, your mind is focused on private matters and past issues. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers. This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid being dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt.

Mars continues to bring heat, desire, and passion to your solar tenth house until the 19th. This position injects dynamic energy into all career, professional, and public matters. You could easily find that your talents or services are especially in demand now. Courage, ambition, energy, enterprise, force, emotional involvement, business acumen, and a strong perhaps even compulsive drive for success can lead to professional recognition. You always like to see practical results for your efforts and take pride in doing a job correctly, and this is a good cycle in which to show your leadership skills. Don't, however, let your enterprising nature get interpreted as aggressiveness or insensitivity.

Mars energizes your solar eleventh house from the 19th. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).
 

Highlights:

March 31-April 1 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

April 2 Full Moon in Libra in your solar sixth house. Relationships come into focus--dependency issues surface now. Avoid blaming others for your own state of discontent. You can use this surge of emotional energy to make positive changes to your routines. Do something to improve your work conditions if they are annoying you--even if it's a small act of kindness with a co-worker or bringing in something to brighten up your desk or office. Get going on your exercise or nutrition program that you've been toying with in your mind. This may also be a time when a work project comes to fruition or completion.

April 5-6 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

April 7-8 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Venus and the Sun trine Saturn. This is a good time for us to take care of practical and "earthly" matters. Meeting responsibilities is satisfying now. For you, solid achievement can be realized on the home front and with real estate. Pleasant and stable romantic affairs also figure now. This is also a strong period for you to present your ideas.

April 9-12 Operative energies include Sun trine Jupiter and sextile Neptune; and Mercury square Pluto. Idealistic and humanitarian goals or impulses surface now, although a suspicious attitude or stance could also be part of the picture. For you, interesting synchronicities occur now involving your career and/or shared finances. Old or untapped resources may surface. Family matters are strong and stabilizing. You are feeling secure and backed now. Worries over personal income or possessions could figure now, however, but shouldn't spoil your good mood.

April 12-13 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

April 17 New Moon late Aries in your solar twelfth house affects you until the next New Moon in May. This is a period of review, letting go, and recharging one's spiritual and, in effect, physical "batteries". Focus, now, is on fulfillment through service, empathy, and awareness of other's needs; but it can also be a time of withdrawal and some sort of retreat in a social sense, depending on your personal and natural predisposition. Some kind of soul-searching is in order, and the urge to find some level of emotional peace of mind will be apparent. This is a more sensitive position of the New Moon, and it is best to find some sort of peace for the soul in preparation for the New Moon in the first house—a period that is more active and busy than this one. 

April 18-19 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

April 18-19 Operative energies include Sun trine Pluto and Mercury sextile Chiron. Intensity of focus, healing conversations, and a renewed sense of purpose are with us now. For you, this period is a strong one for intimacy, finances, and family. It's an especially good period for discovering more depth to a person or a relationship, for example.

April 20-21 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

April 21-22 Operative energies include Mercury trine Jupiter and Saturn and sextile Neptune. Strong productivity on mental levels characterizes this combination. It's a good period for coming up with successful business plans and strategies. This is yet another combination in April that is strong for shared finances, intimacy, family, and getting in touch with the past. Applying logic to touchy areas works well. It's a great time to make a budget or to sort out finances, debts, alimony, and other shared resources.

April 26-30 A creative combination occurs now, involving a T-square between Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Uranus. Saturn and Neptune form harmonious angles to the Venus-Jupiter opposition. This exciting configuration stimulates your personal finances sector. Excesses could come to light and require adjustments. Significant changes in your social circle, your friends and associates, or the groups and organizations you are affiliated with could figure. There could be a sudden disruption or unexpected turn of events in some group you belong to. Meeting somebody who is free-spirited is also possible.

April 27-28 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

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March

Overview. All month, the Sun spotlights your eleventh house of friendships, groups, dreams, and aspirations. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, lighthearted, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time. This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future.

Your social agenda is busy this month, and there are plenty of stimulating challenges on the job. A financial or property deal could come through around the 8th, when making amends with a friend is also likely. Support is there when you need it most this month. A surprising romantic development is likely on the 3rd, when emotions run high for a romantic partner. Listen to your intuition at the time of the solar eclipse on the 19th-- this is the time for breakthrough ideas that are bound to bear fruit down the road.

From the 7th, Mercury turns direct and matters that have been stagnant for you begin to move forward. Mercury leaves its storm on the 16th, when "all things Mercury" tend to resume near-normal pace, and leaves its shadow on March 27th. From the 16-27th, we have a chance to revisit matters that may have stumped or annoyed us while Mercury was retrograde, or to put into action ideas that came to us during this cycle. For you, communications with with co-workers and romantic partners resume with less confusion and more clarity.

Two eclipses occur this month. One is a Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd at 13 degrees Virgo. Its conjunction to Uranus brings a surprising turn of events. The other is a Solar Eclipse on the 19th at 28 degrees of Pisces. The effects of eclipses stay with us for as long as six months, and they reveal main areas of focus for this half-year period. A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. Therefore, major decision-making is best avoided from March 1-3 and then March 12-19th.

The Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd stimulates your solar fifth house. Surprises coming from a romantic partner or child may be part of the picture. Something that has been brewing or "in hiding" comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your house of creativity, romance, pleasure, and children is involved. This could manifest, for example, as a romantic proclamation from a lover, a creative project bearing fruit, a child revealing something significant to you, and other such possibilities.

The Solar Eclipse on the 19th marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar eleventh house, suggesting that a new approach to friendships or new friendships altogether, a new path towards happiness and fulfillment, new associations or affiliations, or plenty of social activity are in store for you.

Jupiter trines Saturn this month, linking your fourth and eighth houses in a pleasing way. This is a period of constructive accomplishment. We are practical, realistic, and our judgment is especially sound--and we derive much satisfaction from practical accomplishment. The key to harnessing this wonderful energy is to identify and find pleasure in the simple things that make you happy. If you are looking for support or backing�financial or otherwise�it's best to do so while Jupiter is in direct motion in your solar eighth and trine Saturn in mid-March. This is a time when you could get a mortgage or other property- and home-related financial backing. This influence helps you to gain property or support from family. Connecting intimately with another person boosts your sense of security as well.

Your ruler, Venus, forms strong connections to Chiron, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto this month on the 2-3, 7-10 (especially), 16, and 30-31, representing opportunity periods for you. Gaining respect is especially easy on the 2-3, when humble confidence gets you everywhere. The 7-10 is a brilliant opportunity period, when Venus dances with Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune. This could bring a real boost to your confidence, even if it�s a private event or realization. Don�t pass up on opportunities to advance, and don�t shy away from your most personal of relationships now. On the 16th, you gain new information or resources that put you ahead of your game. On the 30-31, your personal charm is appreciated by all and you�re in for a pleasant surprise. Surprising a loved one is a good idea now. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 17-18, 21, and 28-29. Try not to let the past interfere with the present. If a special someone is hell-bent on bringing up the past, be sensitive, but emphasize the good in the present as well.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1st, 4-6, and 15-18. Finances improve after a small lull. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2nd.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1st, 4-6, and 15-18. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2nd. This would be a less than ideal day to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 1st and 16-17. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 15th, 19-20, and 28-29.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 2-3, 7-10 (especially positive and productive), 16, and 30-31. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 17-18, 21, and 28-29, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 2-5 and the 30-31. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 17-18 and 21-22, when others may not see you in the best of lighting!

Venus is in your private twelfth house until the 26th--keeping secrets and sacrifices are the major themes in your love and financial life. With Venus spending some time in "hibernation" in your privacy sector, this doesn't necessarily mean that your love life is stagnant, but that your affection is expressed behind closed doors. Attraction to secrets and whispers characterize this period, although for some, it can also be a time of endings, relationship concerns, and wistfulness. Personal and social contacts may be secretive, and there can be secret love affairs, or at least very private love feelings and longings. Shyness can lead to some loneliness or romantic frustration.

Venus eases through your first house from the 26th. You could find it hard to deny yourself anything during this cycle! This is a time when you naturally let loose your softer, receptive side. Romantic matters, as well as pleasure-seeking activities, come to the fore now. You are more likely to pay closer attention to your physical appearance and mannerisms, aiming to improve and enhance your attractiveness. Others find you agreeable and cooperative. Use the 26-31, when Venus is on your Sun, for gaining what and who you want!

Mercury transits your tenth house until the 28th. You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters, or your career requires more communication than usual during this cycle. You speak with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now. Use the power of words to influence authority figures. This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies. You may be turned to for advice or for your opinion on important matters. Although approachable and ready to communicate, you are less inclined towards chatting about frivolous matters now. You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde until the 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mars activates and energizes your tenth house from the 10th forward, bringing dynamic energy to all career, professional, and public matters. You could easily find that your talents or services are especially in demand now. Courage, ambition, energy, enterprise, force, emotional involvement, business acumen, and a strong perhaps even compulsive drive for success can lead to professional recognition. You always like to see practical results for your efforts and take pride in doing a job correctly, and this is a good cycle in which to show your leadership skills. Don't, however, let your enterprising nature get interpreted as aggressiveness or insensitivity.

Overall, the best periods of the month for you are the 1-10, when matters seem to flow effortlessly; and the 26-31, when Venus is directly on your Sun and your natural charm is appreciated by all; and when your communication style reaches an appreciative audience as well.

Highlights:

March 1-3 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Pluto, Venus sextile Chiron, Mars semi-square Jupiter. New information begins to come to light, and we have the power to heal our social relationships. Because this period occurs just before a lunar eclipse, hold off on finalizing any deals or plans if you can, however. But do pay attention to the information that surfaces now. For you, this is a strong period for natural confidence and influence, as well as for income from business.

March 3 Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo in your solar fifth house. Flaws in an important system in your life come to light. The effects of this eclipse last for six months. You want to have fun, and the demands of your larger goals in life may have been eclipsing your pleasure-seeking activities. It can be hard to find time for everything you want to do, but without creative self-expression (be it romantic or playful), you simply won't feel complete. It's time to do something self-expressive, fun, and creative. You may be required to complete a creative project at this time. You could feel an overwhelming need to pour your heart out to a lover, or a romantic affair reaches some sort of epiphany. There could be a whirlwind of activity surrounding your child or children.

March 3-4 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

March 4-5 The Sun conjuncts Uranus in your solar eleventh house. Your social circle may expand to include less conventional or traditional people. This is a time when you break down barriers, meet a new friend, or make an exciting discovery about an acquaintance. An unusual intellectual interest may attract you as well.

March 8-9 Operative energies include Venus trine Jupiter and Saturn, Venus sextile Neptune, and Sun square Jupiter. This is an especially strong influence for creative output and is also excellent for cementing relationships. With your ruler involved in a grand trine, this is a highly productive and effective period for you. It's strong for all personal relationships, getting in touch with your emotions and your past, and intimate matters. This is a good time for getting work done and for being appreciated on the job.

March 9-10 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

March 15-16 Operative energies include Mars conjunct Chiron, Mercury sextile Venus, and Venus trine Pluto. Gaining new perspectives on romantic and sexual relationships, or on creative projects, occurs now. We seek out others, but won't settle for superficial connections. This can be a time of epiphanies and release of suppressed energies. For you, increased influence and insight occurs now. You are likely to have an important conversation that opens up doors. Epiphanies regarding your career are also likely now.

March 16-17 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

March 18 New Moon Solar Eclipse in late Pisces in your solar eleventh house affects you for the next six months. A time to focus on goals involving compassion, letting go of the past, and acceptance. Nagging problems from the past six months need to be dealt with and put behind you. The eleventh house is a sector associated with networking, making contact, group activities, and income earned from business. With the New Moon here, focus is on making contacts and reaching out to others in both a social and professional sense. It's a time to turn inner restlessness into fruitful contact with others. Heightened awareness of your position in life within the context of the group, rather than through self-centered focus, is probable with this position of the New Moon, as well as a need for social security. Goals that involve networking, making connections with others, joining or strengthening ties in a group project/activity, and nurturing good will are the focus this month.

March 22-23 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

March 22-25 A mixed bag of energies operant now brings challenges and possible enlightenment. Mars in your tenth house opposes Saturn, sextiles Jupiter, and conjuncts Neptune. You may have to deal with challenges in your career or in your relationships with co-workers or family members. A positive, growth-oriented outcome is favored, however, if you read between the lines and employ strategic thinking rather than simply react.

March 24-25 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

March 28-29 Venus forms tense angles to Chiron and Pluto. This is a less than ideal period for financial transactions and for social relationships. Tensions derived from lack of trust are likely now. With your ruler involved, others may not be seeing you for who you are just now. Suspicions of your motivations are probable now. Avoid apologizing or explaining yourself for something you didn't do!

March 31-April 1 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

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February 2007: Taurus Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

February

Overview. All month, the Sun illuminates your career and reputation sector, placing emphasis on public and professional matters. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle. You want to shine. Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

You are enthusiastic, even a little bold, this month. Whether it�s big or small, you are ready for an adventure. An exciting new friendship or alliance is likely around the 7th. Watch for tensions with a partner around the 19th--jealousy may raise its ugly head and cause some friction. It�s a good month for business, although some communication snafus are possible in the second half of the month, and confusion could reign on the 8th. As well, profits for all of your efforts may not be realized until a later date.

This month, Mercury retrogrades from the 13th forward (until March 7th). Mercury retrograde cycles are periods in which communications and transportation matters don't go as smoothly as usual. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with lovers or children, and regarding financial affairs because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Occurring in your solar tenth house this time, extra care should be used when communicating with superiors and co-workers. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with co-workers, romantic partners, and children, or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Your ruler, Venus, forms some pleasing connections with Chiron, Uranus, and Mars this month on the 1, 7-8, and 12-13. These represent opportunity periods for you. The 1st is a period in which your natural confidence shines through--you are believed and trusted. On the 7-8, something unexpected comes your way--a pleasant surprise, for example. You may be the one who acts out of character and surprises others in your life. The results will be fabulous, and a new friendship is possible. On the 12-13, attracting love or appreciation is likely, although there may be some challenges involved. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 9, 14, 18-20, and 24-25. These issues may revolve around business, your career, reputation, or public standing--matters that certainly grab much of your attention in February. Watch for excesses or the consequences of excesses on the 9th, feeling burdened or left out on the 14th, feelings of being misunderstood or mistrusted on the 18-20, and some disillusionment on the 24-25. While your ruler, Venus, is in Pisces until the 21st, you tend to express your more compassionate nature. It's a generally sweet, wistful, and gentle period for you. From the 21st, Venus is in Aries, and you enter a more active and perhaps aggressive period.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-3 and 8-11, when unexpected events or discoveries could be part of the picture. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 17-18, when impulsiveness could have its consequences.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1-3 and 8-11. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The 1-3 period is particularly auspicious, and the 8-11 involves unexpected events and pleasant surprises. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 17-18. This would be a less than ideal period to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 1 and 16th. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 19-20, when you and a partner could be at odds with one another.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 1, 7-8, and 12-13. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 9, 14, 18-20, and 24-25, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run particularly well on the 2-4 and the 7-9. Challenges with these matters are most likely on the 23-25.

Venus transits your solar eleventh house from the 5th forward. Forming harmonious, warm social friendships, possibly related to group activities within a club, can figure now. You may meet someone through such group activities; consequently, your interests will be shared. Whether or not you do, the bottom line is that sharing interests with someone is what makes you happy during this cycle. Venus here enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to begin during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Mercury moves through your solar tenth house all month. You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters, or your career requires more communication than usual during this cycle. You speak with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now. Use the power of words to influence authority figures. This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies. You may be turned to for advice or for your opinion on important matters. Although approachable and ready to communicate, you are less inclined towards chatting about frivolous matters now. You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde from the 13th through to March 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mars activates your solar ninth house all month. During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view, or legal fights.

Overall, the best periods of the month for you are the 1-12, when you feel energetically supported by others and by life's circumstances, and when your natural charm shines through and others generally receive you well as a result.

Highlights:

February 2 Full Moon in Leo in your solar fourth house. The last two weeks have found you working hard towards your career goals and other public matters. The demands of your personal life are now paramount. Striking a balance between energy spent on work and energy spent on domestic matters is essential now. Balanced attention to your public and personal lives is what you need to focus on. It's time to prioritize. Otherwise, you run the risk of over-extending yourself. A home, family, or property matter could grab your complete attention at this time.

February 3-4 The Sun sextiles Jupiter and Mars sextiles Uranus. This is a strong period for learning, growth, advancement, and adventurous activities. It's favorable for marketing, publishing, and advertising, as well as any self-promotion activities. We may be especially sociable, tolerant, and generous. Confidence comes from a stronger sense of who we are and the principles we represent, as well as an ability to take healthy and reasonable risks.

February 4-5 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

February 7-8 The Sun conjuncts Neptune and Venus conjuncts Uranus. This is a "make a wish" day. Spiritual goals come into focus. As well, bringing a spirit of friendship and freedom into close personal relationships is featured. Others find your unique qualities especially charming. Be spontaneous--it will have its rewards.

February 9-10 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

February 10 The Sun in your tenth house opposes Saturn in your fourth house. Restrictions and pressures may be felt now revolving around family and home life, perhaps preventing you from fully enjoying your professional activities. Avoid new initiatives now if you can.

February 16-17 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

February 18 New Moon in late Aquarius in your solar tenth house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on goals involving friendships, long-term happiness, dreams, and wishes. Heightened sensitivity to your standing in society and your goals for constructive progress are highlighted this month. It's a good time to develop new business plans and goals, assuming the New Moon is not very afflicted, and a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your career goals is a potential. It is a time to focus on the elements of your personality that you are projecting to society and as a professional. Goals for self-mastery and self-discipline should be made at this time. This is a phase when you will be busy with career and/or public responsibilities.

February 22-23 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

February 24-25 Tense angles operant now include Mars-Uranus, Venus-Neptune, and Venus-Saturn. Relations are likely to be tense. Disillusionments with finances as well as personal relationships are possible. Reckless behavior has consequences. For you, disappointments, feelings of being unappreciated or disheartened... these are probable now, but temporary. It's not the best time for presenting an idea or going out on a limb.

February 24-25 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

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January

Overview. All month, the Sun highlights your adventure sector. Your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now. A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with everyday affairs and important details.

If you�ve been considering taking a trip or brushing up your knowledge with a course, this is a favorable month in which to solidify your plans. Your flavor for adventure runs high, but career matters capture most of your attention. Romantic feelings on the job are possible, but be aware that you are prone to idealizing others, especially business associates, around the 18th. Excellent days for just about anything--interviews, applying for loans, launching new projects--occur on the 10-12th. Use caution on the 22nd, when opposition to your plans comes from all angles.

This month, the first of three Jupiter-Uranus squares occurs, placing some tension between your eighth and eleventh houses, from now through October. This could suggest some sexual or power-related undercurrents that disrupt a friendship, or your relationship with a partner could intrude upon your enjoyment of friends and groups. Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

This month, the Sun, Venus, and Mercury align with Chiron just behind your solar tenth house. You may enjoy key opportunity periods that advance your career and standing, and do wonders for your reputation, particularly if it is in need of some healing. The key now is confidence and not overstating yourself in your dealings with authority figures, co-workers, and the public.

Your ruler, Venus, makes a powerful connection with Chiron and Jupiter from the 10-12, representing a strong opportunity period for you, particularly for career matters but also strong for many areas of your life. Social and romantic activities that give you a sense of emotional well-being figure now. It's an excellent time to revitalize important ties with others. You might have a healing effect on others or vice versa. Venus also aligns with Neptune on the 18-19, which can be an inspired time--one in which synchronicities appear in your life. You do need to watch for over-idealizing people or situations now, however. On the 25-26, you have opportunities to further your interests and gain some power or influence in a pleasing manner. It's also a strong period for attracting or enhancing a partnership. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 13-15 and 22nd. These could revolve around career or reputation matters. Differences with a partner, particularly about the past, could be part of the picture on the 13-15. Feeling discouraged, left out, or overburdened on the 22nd is possible, but temporary.

Better periods for personal finances occur on the 3-4, 5-8, 20-22, 26, and 31. The 20th and 26th could bring an unusual financial opportunity or experience. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2, 11, 12-13, and 28.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 3-4, 5-8, 20-22, 26, and 31. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The 20th is particularly auspicious. Romance with or through a career contact is possible. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2, 11, 12-13, and 28. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, very positive energy is with you in January, for the most part. Long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 12-14, 25-26, and 31 especially, although the 12-14 period could involve back-stepping before gains are realized. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 22nd.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 4-6, 10-12, 25-26, and 29-31. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1st, 13-14, 18-19, and 22nd, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run best on the 3-4. Challenges are most likely on the 1st, 13, 16-18, and 20-23.

Venus continues to move through your solar ninth house until the 12th. A taste for the exotic takes hold during this cycle. Routine affairs simply don't seem to satisfy. You receive pleasure from anything that expands your horizons, both physically and mentally. Foreign people and places may particularly appeal now. You tend to be expansive and generous when it comes to love. A love interest who attracts you during this cycle may be somebody who you previously wouldn't consider attractive, or someone whose cultural background is very different than yours. You have a taste for the exotic and the spirit to match. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

Venus transits your solar tenth sector from the 12th. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come though your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Mercury transits your solar ninth house from the 3-27. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind is on bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture. You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.

Mars brings challenges and vital energy to your intimacy sector all month. Sexuality and intimacy are stimulated under this transit. Negative expression of this energy is the tendency towards ego conflicts concerning jointly held property or money. Conflicts with partners over values or possessions are possible. Occasionally, this transit could bring a crisis or ending of some kind. Something you hear about now might disturb or touch you deeply. You are likely to be more strategic in your actions during this period, as you become aware of the subtleties of human interaction. This is a time when your best course of action is to recognize that you need, or rely on, others for support.

Overall, the best period of the month for you is the 1-10, when things tend to run smoothly and rather effortlessly and your ideas and thoughts are received especially well.

Highlights:

January 1-2 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

January 1-2 Jupiter sextiles Chiron, the Sun sextiles Uranus, and Mars sextiles Neptune. This is a creative period for all--one in which we can find new insights into old problems. Willingness to embrace change is the key to success now. For you, a boost to your financial prospects through your career is possible now. This is also a good time for a pleasant surprise regarding home and family.

January 3 Full Moon in Cancer in your solar third house. Some sort of fulfillment, culmination, or revelation regarding your desires or new initiatives at the last New Moon on December 20th occurs now. The last two weeks have found you somewhat restless and in need of more from life than the mundane. Now the mundane is catching up with you. Errands need to be run, people are talking your ear off, you need to do some paperwork and answer calls. An important document could arrive, or a sudden need to run an important errand or to take a short trip could be part of the picture. You are pushed to find a balance now. Do what needs to be done so that you can free yourself up for more adventurous and fulfilling activities.

January 6-8 The Sun and Mercury align and Mars trines Saturn. These planetary influences suggest rational, logical, and productive energy. We are actively communicating, and our work takes on definite shape. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. For you, a communication regarding travel or from faraway could feature now. An educational opportunity could present itself, or a legal letter could arrive and lift your spirits. Shared personal finances run well, and support is there when you need it, particularly regarding or from family.

January 8-9 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

January 10-12 Venus joins with Chiron and sextiles Jupiter. This is a healing and friendly energy--an excellent time to socialize, promote cooperation, spend time with romantic partners, and to initiate a new relationship or friendship. It's also very strong for financial matters. With your ruler involved, this is a strong opportunity period, particularly regarding finances and intimate matters. Career and reputation matters flow smoothly.

January 13-14 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

January 13-14 Mars joins with Pluto and Venus semi-squares both planets; Mercury semi-squares Uranus. Keywords for this period include intense, passionate, rebellious, and obsessive! Tense interplays between lovers are quite likely now, and the inclination to rebel against routine or expectations is strong. Harness the energy of Mars-Pluto by pouring your energy into a pet project. Sexual relations now can be very intense. Competitive energy is powerful. An intimate or financial matter grabs your attention now. You are likely to clash with someone today, as the energy is electric, and a partnership could be heated now.

January 18 New Moon in late Capricorn in your solar ninth house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on long-term goals and projects and to formulate career and business plans. The ninth house rules our spirit to grow, explore, and expand beyond the "regular" experiences in our lives. The New Moon here may bring some restlessness and dissatisfaction with regular routines. Make an effort to initiate new projects or activities that expand your mind, feed your spirit for adventure, and stretch your imagination. You may feel renewed by a new perspective on your life, something philosophical or spiritual that you read or learn, or an adventure that takes you away from the mundane routines in your life.

January 18-20 Venus joins with Neptune and Mercury conjoins Chiron. This can be a very romantic time, although the tendency can be towards seeing what we want to see rather than what is, so romantic mirages are possible now. Kind, healing words and communications are also featured now. A good time to discover new or alternative health procedures and regimes. Soft, pleasant energy dominates. For you, you have especially strong magnetism on the job, and you could find some coincidences or synchronicities surrounding your career now. An important conversation or communication with a lover or child, possibly about money, occurs now. Words can heal--use them to mend fences or simply to reassure.

January 20-21 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

January 25-26 Venus sextiles Pluto and Mercury aligns with Neptune. An excellent period for romantic and artistic expression. However, don't expect communications to be right-brain, logical, or clear! It's best to delay important decisions. A good period for romance and dreamy conversations. For you, the chance to gain personal influence and power arrives now, particularly on a professional level. This is a very strong influence for strengthening or attracting a partnership. A creative or romantic connection can be made on the job.

January 26-27 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

January 27-28 Mercury and Mars form challenging angles to Saturn. This can be a tense period in which hitting brick walls is likely. Delay important discussions and avoid beginning new projects, which could be riddled with frustrations and complications down the road.

January 28-29 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

January 30-31 The Sun joins Chiron and Mercury sextiles Pluto. An excellent period for coming up with innovative new techniques, socializing, and gaining perspective on our long-term goals. It's easy to resolve problems, particularly old, nagging ones, and to cooperate with others in a balanced manner.

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June 2007: Taurus Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

June

Overview.

The Sun is in your solar first house until the 11th. This is an excellent time to promote yourself, to make your intentions and purposes known, and to make an impact on your world by the sheer power of your presence! If you want to be seen and to make a definite impression, this is the time. You project confidence and self-assuredness, making others take note.

The Sun highlights your second house from the 11th, and your focus is on material affairs and comfort issues. Security is a driving force for you right now, and you might find that you are especially interested in accumulating possessions. What you have and what you don't have come into focus--what makes you feel comfortable, your sense of security, and what you value. This is the time of year when personal finances and possessions receive maximum attention. Pour your energy into your work and your finances, and you might just be able to take your ideas to the bank. Extravagance with your pocketbook is something you may want to look out for, however. If you find yourself itching to make unnecessary purchases, know that at the root of this urge is the desire to pamper and comfort yourself. Nothing wrong with it, but there are inexpensive (and even free) ways to make yourself feel good. This is not the most eventful time of year for you. You are more inclined to dig your heels in and hang on to what makes you feel most secure than to take big risks.

The major focus for you this month is comfort, security, and finances. While finances are subject to ups and downs, overall you should come out ahead. You are likely to receive gifts or money you had previously written off. Support or loans come through now, particularly related to property. Some miscommunications are likely to figure, however. Double-check documents, applications, and financial transactions. June is a rather domestic month--pleasurable and slow the way you like it! The strongest opportunity period occurs on the 19-20th, a time of good fortune and abundance.

In the first half of the month, there is a strong emphasis on your first and seventh house axis, and issues surrounding personal initiative, assertiveness, personal appearance, and partnerships are in the foreground. Much activity surrounding these "departments" of your life is stimulated.

Mercury begins a retrograde cycle on June 15th and runs until July 9th. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with lovers or children, and regarding financial affairs, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your judgment with regards to personal finances (Gemini-ruled for you) as well as romantic partners and creative endeavors may not be up to par just now, so do avoid "signing on the dotted line". Speculation is a no-no during this cycle. Occurring in your solar second house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to new financial initiatives. There may be the need to revisit old, nagging issues regarding personal finances. Take this time to re-budget instead of making premature purchases. Hold off on decision-making regarding money. Instead, take the time to re-think your sources of income and how you spend your cash during this period, but put off finalizing anything important for the time being. In fact, some money-making ideas or ventures may be put on hold due to circumstances beyond your control.

This month, Saturn and Neptune are in opposition for the final time. This energy first occurred in August 2006 (see our horoscope archives in August for an explanation of the conflict). Some sort of resolve of the conflict is in sight now, although getting to that point could involve some form of disillusionment.

Your ruler, Venus, forms stimulating connections to Jupiter and Saturn this month, on the 20 and 30-July 1, representing opportunity periods for you. Good will and positive energy comes your way on the 20th. You are expressing a most benevolent energy now that attracts good things to you. This is a strong period for intimacy and shared finances as well. The 30-July 1 requires some buckling down and attention to responsibility, but it's a strong period for getting in touch with an important reality, particularly regarding domestic matters. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 3-4, 5, 8-9, 18-19, 21-22, 25-26, and 29-30, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated. Watch for impulsiveness or stressful changes on the 8-9. On the 21-22, you may not be believed or you could be doubted. It's best not to overdo explanations just now--let your character speak for itself. Some form of disillusionment or the need to face reality on a matter is likely on the 29-30, but you stand to gain much in the long run as a result.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 10-12 and 28 (with some challenges). Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 1-2, 4, and 29. Shared finances or a partner's income could get a boost on the 20th.

As far as romantic and creative matters are concerned, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 10-12 and 28 (with some challenges). These are power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 1-2, 4, and 29. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 4-5, 11-13, and 20-22. Use these days for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 3, 18-19, and 28-29.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 20 and 30-1 (with some challenges). Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 3-4, 5, 8-9, 18-19, 21-22, 25-26, and 29-30, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 11-12 and 30-July 1. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 8-10 and 25-29, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar third house until the 28th. During this cycle you are especially charming in your communications with others. Your words are soothing, and you tend to use words to smooth over problems that you see around you. You are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual. Essentially, you are quite companionable during this cycle. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you see value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips.

Venus journeys through your solar fourth house from the 28th. During this cycle, you are especially fond of the life of the home and family. You are more receptive and gentle on a romantic level, and tend to be sentimental or nostalgic now. You may particularly value the aesthetics in and around your home during this period. If things are out of whack on the home front, you will do whatever you can to create a peaceful and stable atmosphere. Loyalty and sensitivity in your relationships are more important to you than typically. You might focus on ways to earn money in or from your home. This is a calming influence--a time when simple pleasures most appeal.

Mercury transits your solar second house all month. This is a strong period for analyzing your cash flow, income, and earning power. You are more practical and rational in your approach to finances now. With your conscious mind focused on money and possessions, as well as personal values, this can be a strong period for gathering new money-making ideas. Alternatively, it could be a time when you tend to fret over your finances. Conversations tend to be practical rather than frivolous now. Financial gain may come through communications. However, these matters could be tricky while Mercury is retrograde from the 15th forward.

Mars energizes your solar twelfth house from the 11th. This is the time to research and reflect upon your goals. It can be a time when past actions catch up with you--and this is not necessarily a bad thing! It could also be a time when much of your energy is channeled into private matters, or when you prefer that others not observe what you are doing. This is natural--you may just as well do your best work alone for now. Unconscious behavior patterns could influence the way you assert yourself. Some may experience insomnia during this phase, especially if they are not allowing themselves the chance to recoup and if they are not letting their intuition serve them. Others may enjoy a more active dreaming life (this includes day-dreaming), and, if allowed to run free, the imagination can serve them very well, especially with regards to goals and new concepts.

Highlights:

June 3-6 Operative energies include the Sun trine Chiron and opposite Jupiter; Mars trine Jupiter and sextile Chiron; and Venus sesquiquadrate Jupiter. These influences produce a natural, enterprising spirit. Enthusiasm and confidence are with us now, and it's easy to tap into our more unique qualities and talents in order to go after what we want. However, we also have the tendency to over-reach. For you, a long-standing problem from the past may be resolved now. There could be a financial discovery now, and joint finances thrive. However, watch for a tendency to promise more than you can deliver due to your elevated moods.

June 6-7 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

June 9 With the Sun and Venus in hard aspect to Uranus, watch for disruptions in personal relationships and general plans. Expect the unexpected! For you, these disruptions and surprises are likely to occur in the realms of personal finances, family and domestic matters, and work. Your own behavior may be upsetting to those around you.

June 10-12 Operative energies include the Sun sextile Mars and Saturn, and Mars trine Saturn. We are able to creatively solve problems and to instinctively take action when necessary now. It's easy to stick to a specific task and make headway. Work takes on definite shape, and we can see results from our efforts. This gives us a sense of responsibility and a feeling of directedness and purposefulness. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment, as well as to get and feel organized. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. Practical considerations are favored over impulsive decisions. For you, practical work around the home is satisfying and helps you to feel more secure. Travel plans may be clinched or solidified now.

June 13 Operative energies include the Sun trine Neptune and Mars sextile Neptune. Interesting synchronicities can occur now. We may be at the right place at the right time, probably because our hunches are more likely to be correct and we are "tuned in". Instinctual judgment is enhanced under these influences. This period favors dancing, swimming, photography, the arts, and entertainment--mediums in which we act upon our more spiritual or artistic inclinations. It's a time when we are guided by intuition more than reason. Taking action towards the attainment of a dream can also figure now. For you, interesting twists to your life story could occur now, particularly regarding domestic and career matters. A friend from the past could be part of the picture.

June 13-14 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

June 14 New Moon in Gemini in your solar second house affects you until the next New Moon in July. Heightened sensitivity to the world of the five senses, to your physical environment, and to the security you gain from the solid ground you have built for yourself is in order for this period of time. Attunement to, and appreciation of, the physical world of the senses is the focus, and this is a time to start fresh in terms of how you arrange your life in order to feel a sense of value and worthiness. Financial issues come into focus. Setting realistic financial goals, as well as formulating such things as budgets and other sensible financial planning projects, will be favored during this time. Discovering ways to increase your income is featured. It is also a wonderful time for taking moments to pleasure yourself through earthy, tactile, and comforting endeavors.

June 14-15 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

June 14-16 Mercury is stationary retrograde now, and will remain retrograde until July 9th--a cycle when rethinking matters is the name of the game. When Mercury is stationary, as it is now, it's especially important to prepare for possible breakdowns in communication. Back up your computer, double-check your paperwork, and remember that you may not have all the necessary information to make big decisions for the time being. Avoid signing contracts or deals, as they may not work out as you expected, or they might need revision later.

June 21-22 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

June 26-27 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

June 29-30 Operative energies include Mars-Uranus, Sun-Saturn, Sun-Neptune, and Venus-Neptune hard aspects. The contrast between what is real and what is only a dream is explicit. It's best to avoid beginning a new project for the time being, as there is a lack of clarity now. For you, challenges regarding domestic and professional matters can reach a head now before final resolve. Disappointments and frustrations are likely. In general, others could find you evasive, hard to pin down, or downright deceptive. Your intentions may be questioned.

June 30 Full Moon in Capricorn in your solar eighth house. This Full Moon is all about give and take. What makes you feel comfortable and secure needs to be balanced with attention to other people's needs and comfort levels. It's a good time to settle some of your debts, financial or otherwise. You may be in a position wherein you are forced to make a financial settlement or large outlay of cash; or, you may find that you are leaned upon for support, financial or otherwise.

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May

Overview.

Until the 11th, the Sun continues to "hibernate" in your solar twelfth house. This is a time when you recharge your batteries, rest up, reflect, and perhaps close matters that have run their natural course. During this cycle, a sense of personal fulfillment is reinforced by resolving subconscious influences or matters from the past. You will instinctively withdraw from the hustle and bustle of daily life in an attempt to get to know yourself, your goals, and your needs better. This is an imaginative, perhaps dreamy, time of the year. Some may indulge in self-pity at this time, but as long as they pull strength from it, it might simply be a healthy process. You need time alone now in order to sort things out and to avoid overload!

From the 11th, the Sun illuminates your first house, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. This marks the height of your physical solar cycle, and you are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal influence beyond its normal boundaries. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. You are ready to put your past behind you and to start a new personal cycle. You have presence and you project confidence. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage. It's a great month to do something entirely new and pioneering�to go solo in some area of your life. This particular season of the year smiles on your personal endeavors. This is a time when you more easily get in touch with a true sense of your identity and purpose. The most enterprising side of your nature pushes up and out, and it's time to seize opportunities. Problems in your life may be overcome by bravery, self-assertion, and directness. There's nothing wrong with a bit of self-centeredness during this cycle, but avoid taking it too far. It's not the best time for team work and other cooperative endeavors. The spotlight is on you and your ability to lead, so make it a good one! Take steps to improve how you come across to others. It's time to carve your own path in life.

May has your name written all over it, Taurus. It�s time to shine, but not necessarily to act on a new idea. In fact, you are likely incubating a project or plan this month that you will hatch in July. For now, you are busy peacemaking and building bridges of cooperation with others. A close partner has an outpouring of emotions around the 2nd. A surprising (and pleasant) communication from a friend occurs on the 24th. Don�t let a small setback or slowdown on the job spoil your fabulous mood in the last week.

This month, Jupiter squares Uranus and trines Saturn. These long-term energies have been with us since January and March, respectively. This is a time when you could get a mortgage or other property- and home-related financial backing. This influence helps you to gain property or support from family. Connecting intimately with another person boosts your sense of security as well. However, there could be some sexual or power-related undercurrents that disrupt a friendship, or your relationship with a partner could intrude upon your enjoyment of friends and groups. Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

Your ruler, Venus, forms stimulating connections to Neptune, Mercury, and Uranus on the 1, 20-21, and 24-25, representing opportunity periods for you. Pay attention to synchronicities on the 1st, when gentleness gets you everywhere. Others find you mysterious and fascinating. Intelligence is at its peak on the 20-21. You could be sought after for advice, to speak or teach, or to present an idea. Good news could come your way now. On the 24-25, you might make a new friend or surprise a current one, boosting your relationship. Pleasant surprises are in store. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 6-11, 14, 22-23, and 28-29, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated. Avoid power plays and the people who play them on the 6-7. Feeling blocked or thwarted is probable on the 8-11.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2, 8-9, 19-21 (with tension), 22-23, and 26. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3-5, 7, 10, 27, and 29.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1-2, 8-9, 19-21 (with challenges involved), 22-23, and 26. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 3-5, 7, 10, 27, and 29. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 8-9. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 3-4, 6-7 (especially), 10, 12-14, 19-20, and 27. Watch for a face-off on the 6-7.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 1, 20-21, and 24-25. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 6-11, 14, 22-23, and 28-29, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 5, 8-9, and 24-25. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 10-11, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar second house until the 27th. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of the financial with social or public affairs. Diplomacy, correctness in manner, finesse, and charm will be a big plus in aiding financial gains, especially in areas requiring public contact. Although you like the good things of life and may spend quite a bit on clothes, furniture, and entertainment, your innate sense of security will not permit you to go overboard to the point of extravagance. You will have the ability to build up financial reserves and resources, for this placement can bring a good deal of success in all monetary pursuits. Women and partnerships provide the backdrop for monetary gains or losses.

Venus transits your solar third house from the 27th and into June. During this cycle you are especially charming in your communications with others. Your words are soothing, and you tend to use words to smooth over problems that you see around you.

Mercury transits your solar first house from the 6-22. This is a cycle in which you tend to talk more readily, particularly about your own personal likes and dislikes or your personal past. Your demeanor is light-hearted and curious, and others might turn to you for advice, as you appear to be more rational than usual. This is the time of year when you can most easily use the power of words to attract what you want for yourself.

Mercury transits your solar second house from the 22nd. This is a strong period for analyzing your cash flow, income, and earning power. You are more practical and rational in your approach to finances now. With your conscious mind focused on money and possessions, as well as personal values, this can be a strong period for gathering new money-making ideas. Alternatively, it could be a time when you tend to fret over your finances. Conversations tend to be practical rather than frivolous now. Financial gain may come through communications.

Mars energizes your solar eleventh house all month. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).

 

Highlights:

May 2 Full Moon in Scorpio in your solar sixth house. Avoid blaming others for your own state of discontent. You can use this surge of emotional energy to make positive changes to your routines. Do something to improve your work conditions if they are annoying you--even if it's a small act of kindness with a co-worker or bringing in something to brighten up your desk or office. Get going on your exercise or nutrition program that you've been toying with in your mind. This may also be a time when a work project comes to fruition or completion.

May 3-4 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

May 3-5 Operative energies include the Sun conjunct Mercury and in hard aspect with Pluto; and Mercury square Saturn. Our wants are aligned with our thoughts, and problem-solving comes naturally. What we say or write now has impact, for better or for worse! However, we are not very good at truly listening to what others have to say, and when we do, we tend to read between the lines with a negative slant. Our minds are investigative. Some of us could feel troubled or stressed with these influences. For you, intense conversations with a family member could figure now. Try not to be suspicious or sarcastic.

May 7-9 Operative energies include Venus opposition Pluto; Sun square Saturn and sextile Uranus; Mercury square Neptune and sextile Mars. Intense social interactions are likely during this period. Frustrations involving blocked will and evasiveness can drive us to come up with creative solutions to problems now. For you, you could be at the receiving end of suspicions or power plays. Tension with a close partner is quite possible now. Confusing, deceptive, or challenging communications could occur now with a loved one, who is evasive or hard to understand. Working through these problems, however, leads to new ways of handling old challenges.

May 10-11 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

May 12-14 Operative energies include Mars square Pluto, Sun square Neptune, and Venus sesquiquadrate Neptune. Our desires are intense and difficult to satisfy right now. Some disillusionments are likely, as we tend to see what we want to see rather than what is. For you, you could be feeling ambivalent and others might have a hard time pinning you down. It could be an inexplicable mood or a desire to escape current circumstances, but it's a transient influence. Power struggles could emerge with a partner over finances. Family matters could be challenging. This is a less than ideal period for making important business decisions.

May 16 New Moon in late Taurus in your solar first house affects you until the next New Moon in June. This New Moon placement is a powerful one—it's a time to reinvent yourself in some personal way, such as with a new look or manner of expressing and presenting yourself. This is a personally busy time of year, when you feel energetic and enthusiastic. Think about how you present yourself to others, focus on changing personal habits in such a way as to improve your confidence in yourself, and concentrate on putting your best foot forward, as this is a time when you will get noticed and make a personal impression on others. However, factor in the importance of authenticity in your presentation of yourself. You do not have to, of course, reveal all of yourself to others, but the sign of Aries associated with the first house reminds us of the importance of acting on our impulses and believing in ourselves. This is a time when you can be brave and enjoy new experiences.

May 16-17 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

May 18-19 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

May 19-20 Operative energies include Mars sesquiquadrate Saturn, Sun inconjunct Pluto, and Mercury opposite Jupiter and square Uranus. There is a feeling of being blocked when we are attempting to go after what we want. Adjustments are necessary now in order for our lives to move forward. The need to make changes in our life that will further our psychological development arise now. Decision-making, however, may be based on unrealistic or overly optimistic premises. For you, adjustments are required on the home front and with a partner. You are inclined towards impulsive spending. This is not a good time to make important purchases or financial decisions. 

May 25 Venus trines Uranus. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time, and we happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements as well as financial undertakings. We have an offbeat, pleasant attitude and people are more willing to socialize. For you, this is a time of strong personal magnetism. Unusual circumstances or surprising events add a pleasant twist to your life story. A happy communication with a friend could figure. It's a great time to surprise someone with something special.

May 25-26 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

May 30-31 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

May 31 Full Moon in Sagittarius in your solar seventh house. The New Moon was all about you. Now it's time to strike a balance with an "other". The seventh house represents an important one-to-one relationship--a marriage partner, significant other, business partner, or an adversary. It's time to strike a balance between your own needs and those of another. It's time to compromise and negotiate. Partnership "tests" are possible now, but so is a chance to truly connect to a special someone in your life.

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April

Overview. Until the 10th, the Sun puts a spotlight on your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true. It's a sociable sector, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, lighthearted, and social. You're more detached than usual. Conferences or other gatherings that are related to future developments and/or shared ideals and interests succeed for you at this time. You may lead, facilitate, or organize an important group function. Personal relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children increase. From the 10th, some down time is in order. Before that, enjoy your lively calendar!

The Sun highlights your solar twelfth house from the 10th, marking a time of retreat and regeneration. Think about the attachments you have--to things, people, and routines--and consider which ones are dragging you down. This is a time when competitive energies and the ego are on a bit of a break. It's not the time to push ahead with brand new projects. Rather, it's a time of reflection, dreaming, and recharging your batteries. Situations that have naturally outgrown their usefulness in your life can now be put behind you. Endings of natural cycles may be part of the picture at this time of year. Your energy is largely applied to personal and private affairs now. Your disposition is introspective. Rest and reflect, and prepare for a more outgoing cycle when the Sun moves into your first house.

This month, it�s natural for you to crave some peace and quiet and to reflect upon the past. While your personal magnetism is at a yearly high until the 12th, part of you wants to retreat from the world. Uncovering lost or hidden resources occurs on the 9th, boosting your sense of security. Changes in your social circle transpire in the last week of April with the meeting of new and unusual people. You are especially drawn to free-spirited people now. Friendships that are stodgy or limiting may very well be left behind.

Jupiter retrogrades this month, kicking off a retrograde period that lasts until the first week of August, and involves some re-thinking of matters surrounding intimate relationships, sexuality, shared resources, debts, and finances in general. By August, you will be ready to move forward in these areas with gusto. Saturn's direct motion this month suggests that any stagnation you've been experiencing in your family and domestic life will begin to lift and these matters start to move forward. It's also a helpful influence for travel, adventure, and communications.

Your ruler, Venus, forms stimulating connections to Mercury, Chiron, Saturn, and Neptune on the 5-8, 24-25, 27-28, and 30, representing opportunity periods for you. Intelligence is at a peak on the 5-8, when you can present your ideas to an especially receptive audience. Others naturally appreciate the unique qualities that make you "you" on the 24-25. The 27-30 represents a strong opportunity period for you--pleasing changes occur in your social relationships. Others respect you for your competence as well as your sensitivity. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 1-4, 10-11, 20-23, and 29, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1, 5-8, 19, 21-22, and 26. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2-4, 9-10, 12, 14, and 27-28. Acquiring personal possessions is a temptation when Venus is in Gemini from the 12th.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1, 5-8 (especially), 19, 21-22, and 26. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2-4, 9-10, 12, 14, and 27-28. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 4-5, 14-19, and 26. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 9-11, when you could feel at odds with a special someone.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 5-8 (especially), 24-25, 27-28, and 30. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1-4, 10-11, 20-23, and 29, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 1-5, and 26-29 (with mixed results). Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 21-23, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus warms your solar first house from the 3-29. During this trend, a strong desire for companionship and sociability dominates. You want to maintain peace and harmony at all costs. You try to be just and fair when making decisions, as you do your best to see both sides of an issue. Women are likely to enter your life, helping or hindering personal or business affairs. You prefer the company of others, rather than going it alone. Others notice and perhaps admire you for your pleasant and cheerful personality. This is good for your ego, endowing greater self-esteem and an excellent opinion of yourself. This renewed popularity increases success, for you have the tact and diplomacy to deal with people well. Attention is placed on personal appearance, with an interest in jewelry, hairstyling, and clothing. You are more bold in your love nature, yet not aggressive either. You make friends easily during this cycle, and you are especially fond of love and admiration. Artistic self-expression is important, possibly through music, clothing or writing.

Mercury transits your friendship sector from the 4-22. Your mind is bright, alert, and active during this cycle, and you have the ability to come up with unusual and inventive ideas. Sharing your thoughts with others is a prime interest. Others tend to particularly enjoy your conversations during this transit--you are willing to listen as well as add your own thoughts. As well, your ability to grasp unusual subject matter and to intuitively understand what others are trying to say win you some brownie points! You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals.

Mercury transits your privacy sector from the 22nd. During this period, your mind is focused on private matters and past issues. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers. This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid being dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt.

Mars continues to bring heat, desire, and passion to your solar tenth house all month. This position injects dynamic energy into all career, professional, and public matters. You could easily find that your talents or services are especially in demand now. Courage, ambition, energy, enterprise, force, emotional involvement, business acumen, and a strong perhaps even compulsive drive for success can lead to professional recognition. You always like to see practical results for your efforts and take pride in doing a job correctly, and this is a good cycle in which to show your leadership skills. Don't, however, let your enterprising nature get interpreted as aggressiveness or insensitivity.
 

Highlights:

April 1-2 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

April 2 Full Moon in Libra in your solar fifth house. Relationships come into focus--dependency issues surface now. You want to have fun, and the demands of your larger goals in life may have been eclipsing your pleasure-seeking activities. It can be hard to find time for everything you want to do, but without creative self-expression (be it romantic or playful), you simply won't feel complete. It's time to do something self-expressive, fun, and creative. You may be required to complete a creative project at this time. You could feel an overwhelming need to pour your heart out to a lover, or a romantic affair reaches some sort of epiphany. There could be a whirlwind of activity surrounding your child or children.

April 6-7 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

April 7-8 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Venus and the Sun trine Saturn. This is a good time for us to take care of practical and "earthly" matters. Meeting responsibilities is satisfying now. For you, solid achievement can be realized on the home front and with real estate. Pleasant and stable romantic affairs also figure now. This is also a strong period for you to present your ideas.

April 9-12 Operative energies include Sun trine Jupiter and sextile Neptune; and Mercury square Pluto. Idealistic and humanitarian goals or impulses surface now, although a suspicious attitude or stance could also be part of the picture. For you, interesting synchronicities occur now involving your career and/or shared finances. Old or untapped resources may surface. Family matters are strong and stabilizing. You are feeling secure and backed now. Worries over personal income or possessions could figure now, however, but shouldn't spoil your good mood.

April 13-14 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

April 17 New Moon late Aries in your solar twelfth house affects you until the next New Moon in May. This is a period of review, letting go, and recharging one's spiritual and, in effect, physical "batteries". Focus, now, is on fulfillment through service, empathy, and awareness of other's needs; but it can also be a time of withdrawal and some sort of retreat in a social sense, depending on your personal and natural predisposition. Some kind of soul-searching is in order, and the urge to find some level of emotional peace of mind will be apparent. This is a more sensitive position of the New Moon, and it is best to find some sort of peace for the soul in preparation for the New Moon in the first house—a period that is more active and busy than this one. 

April 18-19 Operative energies include Sun trine Pluto and Mercury sextile Chiron. Intensity of focus, healing conversations, and a renewed sense of purpose are with us now. For you, this period is a strong one for intimacy, finances, and family. It's an especially good period for discovering more depth to a person or a relationship, for example.

April 19-20 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

April 20-21 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

April 21-22 Operative energies include Mercury trine Jupiter and Saturn and sextile Neptune. Strong productivity on mental levels characterizes this combination. It's a good period for coming up with successful business plans and strategies. This is yet another combination in April that is strong for shared finances, intimacy, family, and getting in touch with the past. Applying logic to touchy areas works well. It's a great time to make a budget or to sort out finances, debts, alimony, and other shared resources.

April 26-30 A creative combination occurs now, involving a T-square between Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Uranus. Saturn and Neptune form harmonious angles to the Venus-Jupiter opposition. This exciting configuration stimulates your personal finances sector. Excesses could come to light and require adjustments. Significant changes in your social circle, your friends and associates, or the groups and organizations you are affiliated with could figure. There could be a sudden disruption or unexpected turn of events in some group you belong to. Meeting somebody who is free-spirited is also possible.

April 28-29 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

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March

Overview. Until the 10th, the Sun continues to put a spotlight on your tenth house--the most visible sector of the chart. This is the most ambitious period of the year for you. You are more visible and perhaps in demand. Your personal fulfillment now is reinforced most by accepting responsibility for others and for the job you do. At this time of year, your more serious, hard-working, and perhaps sober side comes out for others to see. For some, pessimism gets the upper hand. For most, it's a satisfyingly goal-oriented and disciplined cycle.

From the 10th, the Sun spotlights your eleventh house of friendships, groups, dreams, and aspirations. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, lighthearted, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time. This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future.

Your social agenda is busy this month, and there are plenty of stimulating challenges on the job. A financial or property deal could come through around the 8th, when making amends with a friend is also likely. Support is there when you need it most this month. A surprising romantic development is likely on the 3rd, when emotions run high for a romantic partner. Listen to your intuition at the time of the solar eclipse on the 19th-- this is the time for breakthrough ideas that are bound to bear fruit down the road.

From the 7th, Mercury turns direct and matters that have been stagnant for you begin to move forward. Mercury leaves its storm on the 16th, when "all things Mercury" tend to resume near-normal pace, and leaves its shadow on March 27th. From the 16-27th, we have a chance to revisit matters that may have stumped or annoyed us while Mercury was retrograde, or to put into action ideas that came to us during this cycle. For you, communications with with co-workers, authority figures, and romantic partners resume with less confusion and more clarity.

Two eclipses occur this month. One is a Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd at 13 degrees Virgo. Its conjunction to Uranus brings a surprising turn of events. The other is a Solar Eclipse on the 19th at 28 degrees of Pisces. The effects of eclipses stay with us for as long as six months, and they reveal main areas of focus for this half-year period. A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. Therefore, major decision-making is best avoided from March 1-3 and then March 12-19th.

The Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd stimulates your solar fourth house. Surprises surrounding your home, family, and domestic life are in store. Something that has been in hiding or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your sector of house and home, property, family, parents, and foundations is involved. This could manifest, for example, as the culmination of a project on the home, an event involving a family member or parent that grabs your complete attention, a flurry of activity in your home that demands attention, and other such possibilities.

The Solar Eclipse on the 19th marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar eleventh house, suggesting that a new approach to friendships or new friendships altogether, a new path towards happiness and fulfillment, new associations or affiliations, or plenty of social activity are in store for you.

Jupiter trines Saturn this month, linking your fourth and eighth houses in a pleasing way. This is a period of constructive accomplishment. We are practical, realistic, and our judgment is especially sound--and we derive much satisfaction from practical accomplishment. The key to harnessing this wonderful energy is to identify and find pleasure in the simple things that make you happy. If you are looking for support or backing�financial or otherwise�it's best to do so while Jupiter is in direct motion in your solar eighth and trine Saturn in mid-March. This is a time when you could get a mortgage or other property- and home-related financial backing. This influence helps you to gain property or support from family. Connecting intimately with another person boosts your sense of security as well.

Your ruler, Venus, forms strong connections to Chiron, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto this month on the 2-3, 7-10 (especially), 16, and 30-31, representing opportunity periods for you. Gaining respect is especially easy on the 2-3, when humble confidence gets you everywhere. The 7-10 is a brilliant opportunity period, when Venus dances with Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune. This could bring a real boost to your confidence, even if it�s a private event or realization. Don�t pass up on opportunities to advance, and don�t shy away from your most personal of relationships now. On the 16th, you gain new information or resources that put you ahead of your game. On the 30-31, your personal charm is appreciated by all and you�re in for a pleasant surprise. Surprising a loved one is a good idea now. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 17-18, 21, and 28-29. Try not to let the past interfere with the present. If a special someone is hell-bent on bringing up the past, be sensitive, but emphasize the good in the present as well.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1st, 4-6, and 15-18. Finances improve after a small lull. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2nd.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1st, 4-6, and 15-18. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2nd. This would be a less than ideal day to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 1st and 16-17. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 15th, 19-20, and 28-29.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 2-3, 7-10 (especially positive and productive), 16, and 30-31. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 17-18, 21, and 28-29, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 2-5 and the 30-31. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 17-18 and 21-22, when others may not see you in the best of lighting!

Venus continues to transit your eleventh house until the 9th, and a friendly, equality-minded, although somewhat detached energy surrounds your love life. Earnings from a business get a pleasant boost as well.

Venus is in your private twelfth house from the 9th--keeping secrets and sacrifices are the major themes in your love and financial life. With Venus spending some time in "hibernation" in your privacy sector, this doesn't necessarily mean that your love life is stagnant, but that your affection is expressed behind closed doors. Attraction to secrets and whispers characterize this period, although for some, it can also be a time of endings, relationship concerns, and wistfulness. Personal and social contacts may be secretive, and there can be secret love affairs, or at least very private love feelings and longings. Shyness can lead to some loneliness or romantic frustration.

Mercury transits your tenth house all month. You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters, or your career requires more communication than usual during this cycle. You speak with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now. Use the power of words to influence authority figures. This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies. You may be turned to for advice or for your opinion on important matters. Although approachable and ready to communicate, you are less inclined towards chatting about frivolous matters now. You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde until the 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mars activates and energizes your ninth house until the 24th. During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view, or legal fights.

From the 24th, much energy and activity surrounds your career and professional or public life. 

Overall, the best period of the month for you is the 10-21, when matters seem to flow effortlessly.

Highlights:

March 1-3 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Pluto, Venus sextile Chiron, Mars semi-square Jupiter. New information begins to come to light, and we have the power to heal our social relationships. Because this period occurs just before a lunar eclipse, hold off on finalizing any deals or plans if you can, however. But do pay attention to the information that surfaces now. For you, this is a strong period for natural confidence and influence, as well as for income from business.

March 3 Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo in your solar fourth house. Flaws in an important system in your life come to light. The effects of this eclipse last for six months. The last two weeks have found you working hard towards your career goals and other public matters. The demands of your personal life are now paramount. Striking a balance between energy spent on work and energy spent on domestic matters is essential now. Balanced attention to your public and personal lives is what you need to focus on. It's time to prioritize. Otherwise, you run the risk of over-extending yourself. A home, family, or property matter could grab your complete attention at this time.

March 4-5 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

March 4-5 The Sun conjuncts Uranus in your solar tenth house. You may make an important discovery that changes your identity in the world and your important personal goals, or that affects your reputation. A strong spirit of restlessness, freedom, and idealism comes over you, and you cannot go on in the old way. You could have conflicts with authorities for ignoring rules and policies, and stubbornly insist on doing it your way. Whatever you've outgrown or accepted begrudgingly up until now will be challenged, and may quickly be given the boot. You can get somewhat ungrounded, overly idealistic, or unnecessarily provocative now. Extreme behaviors can land you in hot water. If you are open to change, you could have an exciting epiphany that ultimately takes you in new directions.

March 8-9 Operative energies include Venus trine Jupiter and Saturn, Venus sextile Neptune, and Sun square Jupiter. This is an especially strong influence for creative output and is also excellent for cementing relationships. With your ruler involved in a grand trine, this is a highly productive and effective period for you. It's strong for all personal relationships, getting in touch with your emotions and your past, and intimate matters. This is a good time for getting work done and for being appreciated on the job.

March 9-10 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

March 15-16 Operative energies include Mars conjunct Chiron, Mercury sextile Venus, and Venus trine Pluto. Gaining new perspectives on romantic and sexual relationships, or on creative projects, occurs now. We seek out others, but won't settle for superficial connections. This can be a time of epiphanies and release of suppressed energies. For you, increased influence and insight occurs now. You are likely to have an important conversation that opens up doors. Epiphanies regarding your career are also likely now.

March 16-17 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

March 18 New Moon Solar Eclipse in late Pisces in your solar eleventh house affects you for the next six months. A time to focus on goals involving compassion, letting go of the past, and acceptance. Nagging problems from the past six months need to be dealt with and put behind you. The eleventh house is a sector associated with networking, making contact, group activities, and income earned from business. With the New Moon here, focus is on making contacts and reaching out to others in both a social and professional sense. It's a time to turn inner restlessness into fruitful contact with others. Heightened awareness of your position in life within the context of the group, rather than through self-centered focus, is probable with this position of the New Moon, as well as a need for social security. Goals that involve networking, making connections with others, joining or strengthening ties in a group project/activity, and nurturing good will are the focus this month.

March 22-23 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

March 22-25 A mixed bag of energies operant now brings challenges and possible enlightenment. Mars in your tenth house opposes Saturn, sextiles Jupiter, and conjuncts Neptune. You may have to deal with challenges in your career or in your relationships with co-workers or family members. A positive, growth-oriented outcome is favored, however, if you read between the lines and employ strategic thinking rather than simply react.

March 24-25 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

March 28-29 Venus forms tense angles to Chiron and Pluto. This is a less than ideal period for financial transactions and for social relationships. Tensions derived from lack of trust are likely now. With your ruler involved, others may not be seeing you for who you are just now. Suspicions of your motivations are probable now. Avoid apologizing or explaining yourself for something you didn't do!

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February

Overview. Until the 9th, the Sun continues to spotlight your adventure sector. This transit that started in January finds you at your most adventurous and philosophical. Routine tends to bother you now, as you instinctively are drawn towards anything that brings you up and out of the mundane. You feel more fulfilled when you expand your horizons during this cycle. This can be a restless time, and it could also be a little self-indulgent. As long as you don't fall into the trap of blind optimism, it's a very pleasant time when you have the guts to do something different and enjoy yourself. You are also in the position to gain more of an overall perspective on your life and on your goals.

From the 9th, the Sun illuminates your career and reputation sector, placing emphasis on public and professional matters. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle. You want to shine. Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

You are enthusiastic, even a little bold, this month. Whether it�s big or small, you are ready for an adventure. An exciting new friendship or alliance is likely around the 7th. Watch for tensions with a partner around the 19th--jealousy may raise its ugly head and cause some friction. It�s a good month for business, although some communication snafus are possible in the second half of the month, and confusion could reign on the 8th. As well, profits for all of your efforts may not be realized until a later date.

This month, Mercury retrogrades from the 13th forward (until March 7th). Mercury retrograde cycles are periods in which communications and transportation matters don't go as smoothly as usual. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with lovers or children, and regarding financial affairs because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Occurring in your solar tenth house this time, extra care should be used when communicating with superiors and co-workers. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with co-workers, romantic partners, and children, or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Your ruler, Venus, forms some pleasing connections with Chiron, Uranus, and Mars this month on the 1, 7-8, and 12-13. These represent opportunity periods for you. The 1st is a period in which your natural confidence shines through--you are believed and trusted. On the 7-8, something unexpected comes your way--a pleasant surprise, for example. You may be the one who acts out of character and surprises others in your life. The results will be fabulous, and a new friendship is possible. On the 12-13, attracting love or appreciation is likely, although there may be some challenges involved. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 9, 14, 18-20, and 24-25. These issues may revolve around business, your career, reputation, or public standing--matters that certainly grab much of your attention in February. Watch for excesses or the consequences of excesses on the 9th, feeling burdened or left out on the 14th, feelings of being misunderstood or mistrusted on the 18-20, and some disillusionment on the 24-25. While your ruler, Venus, is in Pisces until the 21st, you tend to express your more compassionate nature. It's a generally sweet, wistful, and gentle period for you. From the 21st, Venus is in Aries, and you enter a more active and perhaps aggressive period.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-3 and 8-11, when unexpected events or discoveries could be part of the picture. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 17-18, when impulsiveness could have its consequences.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 1-3 and 8-11. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The 1-3 period is particularly auspicious, and the 8-11 involves unexpected events and pleasant surprises. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 17-18. This would be a less than ideal period to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 1 and 16th. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 19-20, when you and a partner could be at odds with one another.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 1, 7-8, and 12-13. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 9, 14, 18-20, and 24-25, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run particularly well on the 2-4 and the 7-9. Challenges with these matters are most likely on the 23-25.

Until the 13th, Venus transits your solar tenth house. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come though your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Venus transits your solar eleventh house from the 13th forward. Forming harmonious, warm social friendships, possibly related to group activities within a club, can figure now. You may meet someone through such group activities; consequently, your interests will be shared. Whether or not you do, the bottom line is that sharing interests with someone is what makes you happy during this cycle. Venus here enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to begin during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Mercury moves through your solar tenth house all month. You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters, or your career requires more communication than usual during this cycle. You speak with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now. Use the power of words to influence authority figures. This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies. You may be turned to for advice or for your opinion on important matters. Although approachable and ready to communicate, you are less inclined towards chatting about frivolous matters now. You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde from the 13th through to March 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mars continues to energize your solar eighth house until the 12th, and your personal, intimate life speeds up. You experience every situation intensely and deeply during this cycle, even though your outward actions do not necessarily reveal this fact. You could find yourself attracted to mysterious or even dangerous situations. Sometimes this transit correlates with disputes over money. This is a time when your best course of action is to recognize that you need, or rely on, others for support. Circumstances in life are likely to occur that require you to take the lead or to apply personal action in connection with joint finances. 

Mars activates your solar ninth house from the 12th forward. During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view, or legal fights.

Overall, the best periods of the month for you are the 12-26, when you feel energetically supported by others and by life's circumstances, and when your natural charm shines through and others generally receive you well as a result.

Highlights:

February 2 Full Moon in Leo in your solar third house. The last two weeks have found you somewhat restless and in need of more from life than the mundane. Now the mundane is catching up with you. Errands need to be run, people are talking your ear off, you need to do some paperwork and answer calls. An important document could arrive, or a sudden need to run an important errand or to take a short trip could be part of the picture. You are pushed to find a balance now. Do what needs to be done so that you can free yourself up for more adventurous and fulfilling activities.

February 3-4 The Sun sextiles Jupiter and Mars sextiles Uranus. This is a strong period for learning, growth, advancement, and adventurous activities. It's favorable for marketing, publishing, and advertising, as well as any self-promotion activities. We may be especially sociable, tolerant, and generous. Confidence comes from a stronger sense of who we are and the principles we represent, as well as an ability to take healthy and reasonable risks.

February 5-6 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

February 7-8 The Sun conjuncts Neptune and Venus conjuncts Uranus. This is a "make a wish" day. Spiritual goals come into focus. As well, bringing a spirit of friendship and freedom into close personal relationships is featured. Others find your unique qualities especially charming. Be spontaneous--it will have its rewards.

February 10 The Sun in your tenth house opposes Saturn in your fourth house. Restrictions and pressures may be felt now revolving around family and home life, perhaps preventing you from fully enjoying your professional activities. Avoid new initiatives now if you can.

February 10-11 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

February 17-18 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

February 18 New Moon in late Aquarius in your solar tenth house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on goals involving friendships, long-term happiness, dreams, and wishes. Heightened sensitivity to your standing in society and your goals for constructive progress are highlighted this month. It's a good time to develop new business plans and goals, assuming the New Moon is not very afflicted, and a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your career goals is a potential. It is a time to focus on the elements of your personality that you are projecting to society and as a professional. Goals for self-mastery and self-discipline should be made at this time. This is a phase when you will be busy with career and/or public responsibilities.

February 23-24 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

February 24-25 Tense angles operant now include Mars-Uranus, Venus-Neptune, and Venus-Saturn. Relations are likely to be tense. Disillusionments with finances as well as personal relationships are possible. Reckless behavior has consequences. For you, disappointments, feelings of being unappreciated or disheartened... these are probable now, but temporary. It's not the best time for presenting an idea or going out on a limb.

February 25-26 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

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January

Overview. Until the 10th, the Sun continues to emphasize your intimacy sector. This sector rules all power-related issues and matters that brew under the surface of things. Sometimes this spotlight brings a tiny crisis or intense feelings. Intimacy matters come into strong focus as well. Taxes, shared resources, and other money matters may also feature strongly.

From the 10th, the Sun highlights your adventure sector. Your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now. A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with everyday affairs and important details.

If you�ve been considering taking a trip or brushing up your knowledge with a course, this is a favorable month in which to solidify your plans. Your flavor for adventure runs high, but career matters capture most of your attention. Romantic feelings on the job are possible, but be aware that you are prone to idealizing others, especially business associates, around the 18th. Excellent days for just about anything--interviews, applying for loans, launching new projects--occur on the 10-12th. Use caution on the 22nd, when opposition to your plans comes from all angles.

This month, the first of three Jupiter-Uranus squares occurs, placing some tension between your seventh and tenth houses, from now through October. This could suggest some conflict between the demands of a partnership and the demands of career. Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

This month, the Sun, Venus, and Mercury align with Chiron in your solar ninth house. You may enjoy key opportunity periods that expand your awareness or audience, and do wonders for your spirit, particularly if it is in need of some healing. The key now is confidence and not overstating yourself when you express your personal philosophy and opinions. Your realm of influence may expand now. Travel opportunities may present themselves, or a connection can be made to a person who is far away or of a different cultural background than you.

Your ruler, Venus, makes a powerful connection with Chiron and Jupiter from the 10-12, representing a strong opportunity period for you. Social and romantic activities that give you a sense of emotional well-being figure now. It's an excellent time to revitalize important ties with others. You might have a healing effect on others or vice versa. Venus also aligns with Neptune on the 18-19, which can be an inspired time--one in which synchronicities appear in your life. You do need to watch for over-idealizing people or situations now, however. On the 25-26, you have opportunities to further your interests and gain some power or influence in a pleasing manner. It's also a strong period for attracting or enhancing a partnership. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 13-15 and 22nd. These could revolve around career or reputation matters. Differences with a partner, particularly about the past, could be part of the picture on the 13-15. Feeling discouraged, left out, or overburdened on the 22nd is possible, but temporary.

Better periods for personal finances occur on the 3-4, 5-8, 20-22, 26, and 31. The 20th and 26th could bring an unusual financial opportunity or experience. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2, 11, 12-13, and 28.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 3-4, 5-8, 20-22, 26, and 31. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The 20th is particularly auspicious. Romance with or through a career contact is possible. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2, 11, 12-13, and 28. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, very positive energy is with you in January, for the most part. Long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 12-14, 25-26, and 31 especially, although the 12-14 period could involve back-stepping before gains are realized. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 22nd.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 4-6, 10-12, 25-26, and 29-31. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1st, 13-14, 18-19, and 22nd, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run best on the 3-4. Challenges are most likely on the 1st, 13, 16-18, and 20-23.

Venus moves through your solar ninth house until the 20th. A taste for the exotic takes hold during this cycle. Routine affairs simply don't seem to satisfy. You receive pleasure from anything that expands your horizons, both physically and mentally. Foreign people and places may particularly appeal now. You tend to be expansive and generous when it comes to love. A love interest who attracts you during this cycle may be somebody who you previously wouldn't consider attractive, or someone whose cultural background is very different than yours. You have a taste for the exotic and the spirit to match. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

Venus transits your solar tenth sector from the 20th. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come though your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Mercury transits your solar ninth house from the 9-27. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind is on bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture. You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.

Mars brings challenges and vital energy to your intimacy sector from the 3rd. Sexuality and intimacy are stimulated under this transit. Negative expression of this energy is the tendency towards ego conflicts concerning jointly held property or money. Conflicts with partners over values or possessions are possible. Occasionally, this transit could bring a crisis or ending of some kind. Something you hear about now might disturb or touch you deeply. You are likely to be more strategic in your actions during this period, as you become aware of the subtleties of human interaction. This is a time when your best course of action is to recognize that you need, or rely on, others for support.

Overall, the best period of the month for you is the 10-20, when most matters tend to run smoothly and rather effortlessly, and when your ideas and thoughts are received especially well. As well, the 1-4 is strong for personal charm and attracting pleasant circumstances into your life.

Highlights:

January 1-2 Jupiter sextiles Chiron, the Sun sextiles Uranus, and Mars sextiles Neptune. This is a creative period for all--one in which we can find new insights into old problems. Willingness to embrace change is the key to success now. For you, a boost to your financial prospects and intimate relationships is probable now. This is also a good time for a pleasant surprise regarding home and family.

January 2-3 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

January 3 Full Moon in Cancer in your solar second house. Some sort of fulfillment, culmination, or revelation regarding your desires or new initiatives at the last New Moon on December 20th occurs now. Intimacy, issues of power and control, or joint finances may have been a focus for the last two weeks. Now it's time to recognize what makes you comfortable. This Full Moon is about balancing the give and take of intimacy--the giving and receiving of pleasure. Sharing issues come into focus, as do issues of power--what's yours and what's mine. Your comfort zones matter, and now is the time to take care of your own needs without eclipsing the needs of others.

January 6-8 The Sun and Mercury align and Mars trines Saturn. These planetary influences suggest rational, logical, and productive energy. We are actively communicating, and our work takes on definite shape. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. For you, a communication regarding travel or from faraway could feature now. An educational opportunity could present itself, or a legal letter could arrive and lift your spirits. Shared personal finances run well, and support is there when you need it, particularly regarding or from family.

January 9-10 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

January 10-12 Venus joins with Chiron and sextiles Jupiter. This is a healing and friendly energy--an excellent time to socialize, promote cooperation, spend time with romantic partners, and to initiate a new relationship or friendship. It's also very strong for financial matters. With your ruler involved, this is a strong opportunity period, particularly regarding finances and intimate matters. Career and reputation matters flow smoothly.

January 13-14 Mars joins with Pluto and Venus semi-squares both planets; Mercury semi-squares Uranus. Keywords for this period include intense, passionate, rebellious, and obsessive! Tense interplays between lovers are quite likely now, and the inclination to rebel against routine or expectations is strong. Harness the energy of Mars-Pluto by pouring your energy into a pet project. Sexual relations now can be very intense. Competitive energy is powerful. An intimate or financial matter grabs your attention now. You are likely to clash with someone today, as the energy is electric, and a partnership could be heated now.

January 14-15 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

January 18 New Moon in late Capricorn in your solar ninth house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on long-term goals and projects and to formulate career and business plans. The ninth house rules our spirit to grow, explore, and expand beyond the "regular" experiences in our lives. The New Moon here may bring some restlessness and dissatisfaction with regular routines. Make an effort to initiate new projects or activities that expand your mind, feed your spirit for adventure, and stretch your imagination. You may feel renewed by a new perspective on your life, something philosophical or spiritual that you read or learn, or an adventure that takes you away from the mundane routines in your life.

January 18-20 Venus joins with Neptune and Mercury conjoins Chiron. This can be a very romantic time, although the tendency can be towards seeing what we want to see rather than what is, so romantic mirages are possible now. Kind, healing words and communications are also featured now. A good time to discover new or alternative health procedures and regimes. Soft, pleasant energy dominates. For you, you have especially strong magnetism on the job, and you could find some coincidences or synchronicities surrounding your career now. An important conversation or communication with a lover or child, possibly about money, occurs now. Words can heal--use them to mend fences or simply to reassure.

January 20-21 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

January 25-26 Venus sextiles Pluto and Mercury aligns with Neptune. An excellent period for romantic and artistic expression. However, don't expect communications to be right-brain, logical, or clear! It's best to delay important decisions. A good period for romance and dreamy conversations. For you, the chance to gain personal influence and power arrives now, particularly on a professional level. This is a very strong influence for strengthening or attracting a partnership. A creative or romantic connection can be made on the job.

January 27-28 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

January 27-28 Mercury and Mars form challenging angles to Saturn. This can be a tense period in which hitting brick walls is likely. Delay important discussions and avoid beginning new projects, which could be riddled with frustrations and complications down the road.

January 29-30 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

January 30-31 The Sun joins Chiron and Mercury sextiles Pluto. An excellent period for coming up with innovative new techniques, socializing, and gaining perspective on our long-term goals. It's easy to resolve problems, particularly old, nagging ones, and to cooperate with others in a balanced manner.

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