Love is in the air, but there's a train wreck on the ground

For this first day of December the wake-up call is from Mother Moon. Seldom has she had such a busy morning. She wakes up (barely) in Pisces at 6:30 a.m., a super-sensitive and very active imagination going to work like a dry sponge, soaking up every emotion around the globe!

Next, this impressionable Moon sleepily winks at Jolly Jupiter, acknowledging how good they both feel today. In such a good mood, she decides she’s up for a thought-provoking, hand-holding jog with Powerful Pluto. Having exercised her unconscious mind, this ball of yin energy rests on a hillside to write a love sonnet with Venus. All this before noon!

The mighty Warrior Mars in Virgo takes offense at all this soft, touchy-feely stuff. He insists on everyone getting back to work, focusing on the tasks at hand. His energy is quite high, not one to back down. Efficiency first, love later. A commotion ensues. Practically the whole Zodiac is taking sides! It’s a test. Where do you stand today?

Aries (March 20-April 19)
You’ve had a lovely yoga class this morning. On the drive home, a brown van labeled “24 Hour Emergency Cleaners” cuts across the solid white line, veers in front of you, and careens into the exit lane. Yes, it’s that kind of day. How will you handle it? Can you keep your peace of mind? Just move on and forget about it, Aries-style?

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You love your morning latte, it’s one the pleasures you count on to start your day at Starbucks. Next to you a homeless guy has wandered in, collecting free sugar packets, and he elbows your latte to the floor. This is the kind of confrontation that could spoil the naturally good feelings coming your way today. It’s a test. What’s most important to you?

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today’s sensitive Pisces Moon doesn’t fit well with your high energy. You want to get things done. You really don’t want to stop for the obligatory office birthday party. It seems like a waste of time. But today’s not the day to grin and bare it. The love that’s in the air will elude you until you release the tension by saying what you really think. Have you recently given in on lots of little issues that were really adding up? Where do you need to take a stand?

Cancer (June 21-July 21)
It’s a sweet morning that’s full of good vibes. Perfect for planning your gift list. Just don’t get carried away with thinking you know what everyone needs. You may be the only one who’s able to weather today's’ angry vibes and keep your cool. This is where that famous time-out in your protective shell comes in handy. You know the secret. Just walk away!

Leo (July 22-August 22)
The morning feels a little lazy, but the pace picks up with a challenge from Warrior Mars in Virgo. Perhaps a test of patience. You’re happily working away, hands immersed in paint, and a bee lands on your nose. You swat it. Paint flying everywhere. Seldom do you show that roaring temper, but the tension in some situation needs to be released, and a bee is just the trigger.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)
The energetic drive that you’ve been enjoying for some time now gets directed today to the deeper aspects of your love relationships. You welcome the intensity of your interactions, letting it lift you out of some hum-drum routine. It’s good for you, because otherwise you might feel so ambitious, even obsessed, that you overwork. The Pisces Moon in your opposite sign calls you to dream a little. Be a little lazy.

Libra (September 23-October 22)
As long as you don’t take it too far, the urge this morning to indulge yourself, to slow down, should be heeded. Since it’s coming from the watery Pisces Moon, your airy Libra Sun will want to figure it all out, but it can’t be done. Accept those good vibes on faith. Today and tomorrow you can expect a test, a challenge, that will force you to take a stand for what you believe. Believe in you.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
You wake with a feeling of well-being. Yet in the course of the day you encounter a challenge. Do you know what you really need? You may feel obsessed with a love interest today or powerfully in the grips of a new attraction. It may not even be good for you, but you’re driven to have it. You’re experiencing the power of love. Wait a few days to evaluate.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 20)
Your mind is sharp, your thinking is clear. Now is a good time to decide what your rights truly are. Today, you or another person will draw a line in the sand to challenge you on some issue. You will gain strength by being forced to pay attention, to know what you need. Nothing today is lukewarm, including your love relationships. If you channel that fire creatively, a truly transcendent experience could be yours.


Capricorn (December 21-January 19)
How sweet it is! To be loved by you today is some one's dream come true. Pluto is conjoined with Venus in your sign. That’s a transformative depth of feeling combined with the goddess of Love’s transcendent best. Love’s power is yours, and it is not lukewarm! Your challenge is to ask for what, or whom, you want. You must take a stand for your love.

Aquarius (January 20-February 17)
Hold on tight to your dream. It has a little fog around the edges right now, but you’re on your way to clarity. Look for a test or two along your path this week that challenges you. You won’t feel like compromising, but that is exactly what you should do. Guard what has heart and meaning for you, let go of the rest. Know why you occupy the turf you stand on.

Pisces (February 18-March 19)
Such a lovely morning in store for you with the nurturing Moon in your sign. It isn’t just laziness. Enjoy a sense of well-being. Build your strength. Later today and tomorrow there may be a test of your ability to stand up for yourself. If someone oversteps your boundaries, you need to call them on it. This is a time you should not back down.

Say Hallelujah, I just love them so...

As the Sun comes up on the last day of November, Mother Moon is bringing coffee to Father Saturn in his favorite cup. That’s how we know, everything is in it’s place. They’ve put the house in order and settled down to take stock of the children’s needs. It’s guaranteed that good common sense will prevail today. Tonight, as she drifts off into Neptune’s dreamland, this Aquarius Moon will take some quiet time to gaze into her crystal ball, affirming that her dreams do indeed come true.

Aries (March 20-April 19)
You get the gift of patience today. If you have a task that is ordinarily tedious for you, do it today. You’re interested in common sense questions, and you’re willing to wait for the right answer. Listen to a friend’s problems, it will help you solve your own. You have an extraordinary ability to put yourself in someone else's shoes.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Although the Moon is usually a little too dreamy to suit your tastes, today she’s feeling that practicality you love. You will love bringing order out of chaos today, particularly when it comes to helping a friend who’s lost in a dreamworld of their own making. You’re such a beautiful tether for the world’s hot air balloons. Feel free to puncture a few!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You’re channeling great ideas, as usual, but today you find anchors for them in the written word. Although you’ll enjoy some uninterrupted time to yourself (that means turn off your cell phone!), you’ll want to use your smarts to sort things out for a friend. You're feeling very practical, even conservative (well, for a Gemini!).

Cancer (June 21-July 21)
Careful not to be a sponge, soaking up some one else’s feelings today. Your natural empathy is greatly heightened (you don’t need any extra sensitivity!). If you channel it toward stimulating your fantasies, you’ll be amazed. Write a song or poem to put practical form and clarity to your thoughts. Otherwise you could just feel sleepy.

Leo (July 22-August 22)
No drama today, you’re not in the mood. You’re still cooking with ideas, and a building edge of irritation toward anyone who tests you. Your antennae are up, sensitivity-wise, so surround yourself with positive energy. Not to escape, but to prevent being thrown off by someone who’s less creative than you.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Turn the tables. Let a friend do you a favor. In general people around you will feel more like being helpful today--let them. You already have a metal of honor for being of service. The Mother Moon-Father Saturn harmony syncs with your inclination toward orderliness. It feels good. Me-time comes this evening, with a serving of imagination. Imagine peaceful vibes all around you.

Libra (September 23-October 22)
Like the answer key at the end of a book, people are flipping through your mind, wanting solutions and knowing you are in a good position to give them. You have peaceful solutions filed away in a universal Dewey Decimal system that few people access. No Ivory Tower today. Open up like a book in the hands of a trusted friend.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
You want answers about how to be helpful, but they have to be based on common sense. Practicality is favored today along with orderliness. You’re a master at gathering clues. Put together a puzzle picture made out of gifts you know your family needs. Print it, with cutouts. Let them know how well you see them.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 20)
You’re aware of an inner, reserve strength today that has seen you through some trying times. You’ve learned that you can stand alone if you have to, but today is a day for leaning. (Actually, my philosophically astute Sagittarians, a lot of leaning would be good for you!). There’s a heightened sensitivity to other people’s needs. How about your own?

Capricorn (December 21-January 19)
If your friends are smart, they will be calling you today for help in solving a difficult problem that needs a common sense answer. Stern Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn, is in a lighter mood than usual, but nevertheless he’s still very grounded--like you. Solidify your own ground rules too. The next few days they may be tested.

Aquarius (January 20-February 17)
You’re in for that rare kind of day where everything goes according to plan. You actually feel in charge of your life, with things that were bugging you under control. Your sensitivity to other people is heightened, making you the perfect go-to person for answers to life’s problems. Your friends are lucky to have you!

Pisces (February 18-March 19)
A little protective shield, made out of I-come-first esteem, will help you enjoy the love of friends today. Tonight, put that puzzle you’ve been struggling with next to your bed, doodle it or write it on a sheet of notepaper, so it’s the last thing you see when you turn out the light. Your mind will look for, and find, a practical solution while you sleep.

If you could read my mind?

The Sun will rise on the Aquarian Age in 2012. It’s entrance will be marked by dreamy Neptune drifting into Pisces on February 4th.

Neptune, the mythic ruler of the deep sea of dreams, has been in Aquarius since November 28, 1998; a 13 year sojourn that was the dawning of the Age of Aquarius. As we look for the Sunrise, let’s think about what we’ve created while Neptune’s been in Aquarius.

Electric Uranus, ruler of Aquarius, brought us new sciences, new technology, new forms of energy. We’re viral. Even our minds are an Internet--highly developed intuition, even clairvoyance, has become common. Aquarius is all about the universal consciousness of brotherhood,sisterhood. Ready for everyone to read your mind?
Here's what it's like Tuesday, November 29, 2011...

Aries (March 20-April 19)
Dream a little dream of something you’d love to do with a friend, but haven’t taken the time to do it. Stopping to honor your connections to your personal community is a great use of your time right now. You’re not interested in sticking around long enough to occupy something (sit-ins are for people with smaller agendas than you have!) but you do have a lot to offer that group you belong to. You’re the natural leader.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
The hub of your world is feeling secure. Now that you’ve organized your sock drawer, you could set your sights on getting signatures for that petition for peace-on-earth that’s circulating. Your ability to pay attention to the details helps you sort out what’s valuable and what isn’t. Not everyone can do that! Please share it.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
With lots of humanitarian Aquarian energy swirling around your head, the right to speak freely is paramount today and tomorrow. The fresh approach of your non-conforming self can unlock a perceptual door that is unexpected. Your mental agility is high, and you’ll likely find a witty way to express yourself. Just say it.

Cancer (June 21-July 21)
The Moon in Aquarius today and tomorrow gives you that emotional objectivity you’ve needed to figure out where to say “no” and where to say “yes.” You know you have the power to bring something into form simply by imagining it. So, imagine how you’d like your family to treat you. Then say “yes” by asking for it. Your highly developed protective ability ensures that your desires will benefit the whole family.
Leo (July 22-August 22)
Providence steps in to give you a helping hand from your neighbor or a family member. A door will open for you today or tomorrow, likely through the avenue of technology. Confidence is a natural gift for you as a Leo. Now is a good time to practice letting some one else assist you. Win win.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)
You are naturally a great scholar. Today and tomorrow the Aquarian Moon favors picking up a new book, acquiring just the right information to make your performance brilliant. The humanitarian bent of Aquarius fits perfectly with your life goal of service to others. The challenge is to stay focused, at the same time, on getting what’s needed for your own health.

Libra (September 23-October 22)
With the Moon in Aquarius in sync with your Sun, you’ll enjoy a sense of well-being today and tomorrow. Catch up on world events. Your sympathy for others is huge right now. You’ll fight for freedom--theirs and yours. Where do you need to free yourself? What restrictions need to be broken? You have a get-out-of-jail-free card!

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
More that any other sign, Scorpio has both a high and a low road. When you are struck by jealousy or secrecy, you’ve taken the low road. But with today’s Aquarian Moon, you can easily reach the heights of your spiritual goals, likely with an “aha” experience. That will be the place you’ll find your heart’s true desire. Jealously possess it.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 20)
The power of positive thinking (your forte) gets a boost into a bigger picture today and tomorrow. Is there a group you belong to that could use your upbeat take on the challenges before it? Your naturally serious thinking is right in the grove with the Aquarian Moon and stars now.

Capricorn (December 21-January 19)
That persistent feeling that you want to develop, to accomplish more? It’s getting a broader horizon today and tomorrow. Taking a little quiet time to review your goals would be great idea. You like to get things right-by-the-rule (your forte), but Aquarius likes to throw a razzle dazzle idea in just to keep your rebel alive. It’s good for you.

Aquarius (January 20-February 17)
With the airy Moon in your sign through early Thursday morning, your sense of self is very in sync with your emotions. The ease of action that comes from that compatibility should not be wasted. It’s a perfect day to ask a friend for a favor, or borrow a cup of sugar from the neighbor.

Pisces (February 18-March 19)
Your psychic radar is getting a preview today of the Age of Aquarius vibe which will charge through your Picean circuits beginning February 4th! You should not only mark your calendar, but also buy the biggest grounding rod you can afford. The Moon’s short trip through Aquarius (last night through early morning Thursday) stimulates your deeply rooted connections, particularly to close friends. A chance encounter, meeting a new friend, will seem fated.

'tis the season of the Velveteen Rabbit

The love we have of a Velveteen Rabbit, worn with play, sticky with PB&J, limp from being carried around, is the deep transforming love of the one who’s been to hell and back, holding her treasures dear to her heart.

Mighty Mars has shown up with a tractor, plowing Pluto's road to loving transformation, and Venus is now supervising the dig. Three inquiring minds, one solution: Love is the Answer to the ultimate question, “why am I here?”

Use the eyes of your mother Moon to bravely stare down the harsh maximum-penalty judge, Stern Saturn. Look within to find your backbone, that strong, upright place where you are certain. Where you know exactly who you are, and what you stand for. Everything else hangs on that tree--arms extended, reaching; legs straight and firmly planted on solid ground; head stretched skyward, tuning in.

Tonight we sleep to the Moon in Aquarius. Dream a dream of peace on earth. Dream of a global handshake, where no one judges, everyone agrees to hug. Each hug ignites the recipient, who passes it on, and on. We’re all lit up, like colorful Christmas trees, growing, glowing, throughout the world.

Here’s to Monday, November 28, 2011:

Aries (March 20-April 19)
It’s a somewhat serious day meant for running down to the garden shop and ordering those tomato seeds that need time to germinate before spring planting. Winter’s coming with hibernating urges for a little extra sleep and even some laziness. Your energetic fire goes underground to molten, erupting after December 13th.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
The stern influence of Saturn is no match for your familiarity with organizing and cataloging and putting form into creative projects. You’re the master sculptor who, like Michelangelo, shows up with the chisel and wheelbarrow that’s needed to free up something beautiful that wants to come into form. Productive artist is not an oxymoron to you!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Tonight you sleep to the Aquarius Moon. Perfect time for that Gemini genius to conjure up a solution to problems rolling around in your head. Dreaming into the depths of Pluto’s realm requires focus that you lack in the daylight (too many books to read!). Recite an affirmation before bed from that journal you’ve neglected. Put pencil and paper on the nightstand. Write your dreams.

Cancer (June 21-July 21)
Mother Moon is your natural Muse, and today she’s remembering Christmases past. Doodle some images of toys that delighted you as a child. Call a friend and challenge them to a game of listing #10 gifts that don’t cost money. You’re conjuring up your own creative juices today. Write a wish list. Know that you are secure in the arms of those who love you.

Leo (July 22-August 22)
What good is all that creativity if you can’t find your paints? The stern taskmaster Saturn is holding a free lecture today about organizing your feelings, left to right, happiest ones first. Something that feels dark may actually be a lovely shade of maroon that you need to trim out a portrait of your courageous heart. Appreciate yourself. Even courage needs feeding.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Remember having the knees of your jeans smugged by little hands sticky with PB&J? Children loosen up, even destroy, any lingering vestiges of “I can get this just right, if only I try a little harder.” You have work to be done today, but it’s an inner assignment. The Velveteen Rabbit is lovable “as is,” just like you.

Libra (September 23-October 22)
Getting out of your head and into your heart (the longest journey in this lifetime!) will pay off big time. Mighty, hard-working Mars in Virgo is plowing a road ahead of you. Your job is to trust your intuition. Stop at every crossroad, and ask yourself, “which way does my heart want to go?” Don’t think. Do it.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
The Moon is your Mother--the sweeter side of you who loves to help people find their way. So many lost souls out there who haven’t paid attention to the clues like you have. You’re the expert when it comes to walking around on this swiss cheese world that requires careful examination before committing. Your forte. Speak up.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 20)
Rallying the troops to line up for that global handshake, mano-a-mano, that will unite all minds, kindred or not, is your gift. Let loose your enthusiasm, no matter how zealous. Your proverbial soapbox waits for you to coral your insights into a philosophy you can believe in, and sell. It’s just like unraveling the string of lights from last Christmas, checking out what works.

Capricorn (December 21-January 19)
No one protects a treasure better than you. You know what’s valuable, what’s glitter. The road being cleared ahead of you by Mighty Mars in Virgo has help from Venus today, adding some colorful signposts like “Turn Right to Happiness.” It may not yet feel like downhill all the way, but that’s coming for you. Until December 13th, look under the rocks. Think about the confusion the caterpillar feels inside that cocoon.

Aquarius (January 20-February 17)
You don’t mind a day for serious thoughts. It’s a good excuse to take to your Ivory Tower for awhile, justifying your need to take a time out to think things trough without input or feedback from your friends. The freedom to have your own interrupted space is important to you. Tonight will be such sweet dreams as Mother Moon moves into your sign around 11:00 pm. This is a night for the great magician, turning poverty into plenty.


Pisces (February 18-March 19)
Get a picture of Einstein. Frame it in seashells. Hang it over your desk. Let it inspire you to solve puzzles of thousands of tiny pieces into a picture of the whole that only you can visualize. Which blue piece is sky, which one sea? Practicing this discernment is the perfect exercise for you to develop your own boundaries. Some stuff belongs on the perimeter, some belongs in the center of your heart.

Sunday's Muse is the shining Sun

Sundays are for radiating our power, letting it shine from our faces to the world. A light and sociable day, best suited for pleasant amusement, is ahead. Venus and Mars are thankfully in sync again, and have actually come down to earth to enjoy some sensible (?) delights together. The Capricorn Moon joins the mix to add some dignity and cool things off a bit. Here's to Sunday, November 27, 2011.

Aries (March 20-April 19)
You shine with initiative and a tremendous drive to make things happen. The Sunday Sun in Sagittarius spotlights your heroic pioneering spirit. When you’re at your radiant best, as you are today, you're ready to take on the next challenge. You absolutely glow!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You can go in your comfy warm slippers, but get out and buy a lottery ticket! Bet on this as a lucky day. Good Fortune has made himself at home in Taurus for a lengthy stay (until next June!) and now Venus sweetens the pot with something beautiful appearing in your life. Knowing you, it will have a practical, down-to-earth value.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Definitely in the mood for something different today as the sparks fly between your breezy Sun and the smoldering embers of a Sagittarius Sunday. Variety is always the spice of your life, but today there’s a restless edginess between you and a Capricorn Venus. It creates an itch. Gotta have something new.

Cancer (June 21-July 21)
Home sweet lavish home looks pretty good to your today. There are so many positive vibes coming your way from a Venus and Moon in compatible signs that you can’t help but feel like you live on easy street. But, the fiery Sagittarius Sun makes you a little jumpy, on edge. Sagittarius just won’t stay in one place long enough to warm up to you! And that may happen today with friends or family--no one really listens.

Leo (July 22-August 22)
The Sun is not only your Muse for Sundays, it is Leo’s full time mascot. That’s why you always shine with authority, like the Sun. Bright, warm, penetrating. Today is pleasantly lazy. The wizard of communications is still playing trickster, however he’s in a fire sign so you’re still loaded with creative inspiration.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)
You shine as an intelligent, industrious, earth sign that has harvested vast wisdom through your service to others. Those are the key qualities for you to use now, to make the changes that support authenticity, versus dutifulness. It comes easily to you now. Venus is adding grace, beauty, and balance to all your actions.

Libra (September 23-October 22)
The Sun and Messenger-Mercury are in fire signs, in an easy compatibility with you which adds sparkle to the way you shine today. Your mind is solar powered, so no one hears the wheels that are turning so rapidly. Behind that beautiful dimpled Libra smile is an iron fisted intellect. What appears to others as indecision is actually your mind churning, still looking for the fairest outcome in the land. You’re built for grace, not speed.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
You shine the light fearlessly into the darkest of spaces. You possess a potent, natural resourcefulness for understanding both the light and the dark in human nature. Venus and the Moon are now in an earth sign, create a solid holding tank for your watery depths. You are easily getting to the bottom of things, even if you feel a bit jittery about your discoveries.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 20)
Sunday’s Sun in your sign heats up your circuits and has you jumping to conclusions and landing on insights that are quite prophetic. Since you rarely censor any thought, your fresh honesty is a treat, even if it’s not for every taste. Right now you might put a warning sign on your forehead: If you can’t take the heat, stay out of my kitchen! You feel like something flashy, certainly lighthearted, today.

Capricorn (December 21-January 19)
The good feelings just keep on growing for you with Venus joining your Capricorn Sun. You shine today with a love of life today. You have a generous, spirited good mood. If only friends would place signposts of appreciation along your path, you’d move mountains for them.

Aquarius (January 20-February 17)
Heart-felt connection and sympathy for human problems are a big part of your charm. It is certainly the place where you shine. Neptune’s visionary dreams are inspiring you through February, 2012. You refuse to be predictable. Nothing conventional for you!

Pisces (February 18-March 19)
As the chameleon of the zodiac, you are a talented actor if you want to be. You shine with versatility, especially in your thinking. Venus and the Moon are in compatible Capricorn, putting boundaries around your sweet feelings, letting them pool up and deepen.

Saturday's task-driven Muse is Saturn

No better day for getting stuff done than Saturday. Errands, clean up the garage, take a hike, go to the gym. As long as the activity helps organize your life, Saturn approves. So what about sleeping in? Within reason, our Saturday Muse approves since it promotes the growth of strong bones and teeth. Saturn is our skeleton--holding us all together.

Here's to Saturday, November 26th.

Aries (March 20-April 19)
Organize your sock drawer this morning, or take your sparkling self to shop for office supplies. The messenger planet has turned inward, so talk about your feelings, versus your activities, will keep relationships happy. Try a fireside chat this evening. Play a new game.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Feelings have the upper hand over logic this morning, but impulse buying is never your problem. The goddess of love moves back into an earthy stability, more to your liking, this evening. Cupid is consorting with Venus, giving you a radiant warmth. People want to be around you. Invite friends for a party.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Emotions trump reason this morning, so careful if you're shopping. All the lists you made, and left at home in your other coat, make you vulnerable to overindulgence! But it's a great day to let others know exactly how you feel. Gemini's ruler, Mercury, has gone incognito for the next 17 days, until December 15th. Stop, then think, then talk. And you gotta love those rewrites!

Cancer (June 21-July 21)
Spend the morning coming down from the frazzle of holiday visits. Make some private time. Fortune smiles on you this evening, and throughout the next 3 weeks. The goddess of love returns to a very compatible place with you, pulling out your creativity and adding more warm good feelings. During the next 3 weeks in particular you will feel happy, and uncharacteristically secure.

Leo (July 22-August 22)
If you need to improve your connections with any female friends, now is the time. Although you'll be coming more from emotions, and less from logic, you intuition is so sharp that following your hunches will pay off. The messenger planet has gone off-line for the next 17 days, so expect to repeat yourself--lots. But don't let that draw you into the trivia of dotting i's and crossing t's. The evening promises some sparkle.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)

Love is in the air this evening and you're feeling absolutely wonderful. You have a pleasant sense of well-being that comes from a deep belonging and connection to those you love. Anyone who comes into the aura of your warmth and friendliness, will benefit from your kind concern.

Libra (September 23-October 22)

You may have the wobbles, back and forth between excitement about all you are accomplishing, and discouragement about the piles of work still waiting. In your relationships it's about the bumps and warts. You are called to exchange a daydream for a messy but stable reality. It isn't that the Force is being hard on you, just that it's time to bring form to all that creativity. Make art from love.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
The winged-messenger has fizzled-out in the clarity department for the next 17 days (don't sign a contract without checking it twice). Even though that confuses communications, beginning this afternoon you have the winds of love blowing little blessings on your desires until December 20th. You have a much easier time of getting what you want. What exactly is it?

Sagittarius (November 22-December 20)
You'll feel a marked shift in your creative energy this afternoon--it will turn toward your career and ambitions. You are in your birthday month, so pay attention to "issues" that pop up. You are being asked to let go of whatever is not working in your life. When your actual birthday arrives, you want to have a clean slate to start a new you year.

Capricorn (December 21-January 19)

Fortune smiles on you this evening, and throughout the next 3 weeks, when Venus steps into your sign--embracing and containing all those feelings that have been leaking out. The goddess of love triggers the revolutionary transformation already underway, and adds grace and beauty to it. You are going to feel more like yourself--including that True Self that wants to be known.

Aquarius (January 20-February 17)
It's not your favorite thing to be misunderstood, but the winged-messenger Mercury has marbles in his mouth (practicing for Christmas pageant) so communications are unintentionally garbled for the next 17 days. Patience. Your charm, determination, and bright mind will overcome. Thoughts turn to your ambitions and goals this evening when both the Moon and Venus move into your neighbors house, Capricorn. You know you neighbor better than he knows you, so you have the advantage. You want to provoke a little stimulating excitement. Try flirting, not fighting.

Pisces (February 18-March 19)

You're in for some easy listening and sweet rapport this afternoon with your very compatible friend, Capricorn. Let's-go-to-a-show Venus is paired with a rather reserved, dignified Moon, so maybe the opera. You want to go out, stir some excitement into your love life, or meet a new friend. Your cheerful, gregarious mood will make this a very pleasant evening.

Fridays are TGIF thanks to Venus

Fridays are always sweet, with hints of romance and fun. Our Friday Muse is the goddess of love herself, Venus. Picture Venus on the half-shell, rising in her glorious, languid beauty--is this woman heading to the office? I don't think so!

Here's to Fabulous Friday, November 25, 2011!

Aries (March 20-April 19)
You're naturally outgoing self will enjoy the traveling you've done this holiday, both in miles and in ideas. There are 5 planets in fire signs right now, and your energized Aries Sun makes six! That's much more than enough to keep a warm campfire going in your heart, it's a blaze of creativity. However there's an argument going on inside your head. Get into a healthy debate with someone! You won't feel like compromising, so pick a Virgo, Taurus or Capricorn referee. What you really want is to stand up for your position.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You are determined to make a "hands off!" stand today. Something that's been buried is erupting like hot lava. You won't feel like backing down on any point, and others will get a good look at the famous Taurus tenacity. But the bull doesn't mind a test or two, in fact it is a red flag challenge you welcome. Your energy is high. Do something rash!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Your Olympic mental gymnastics are needed today to face some tests of misunderstandings. If your friends don't mind your unfair advantage, you might start a good debate. Or challenge them to a game of scrabble as a way to channel this energy. Soothe yourself afterwards with some music or a trip to your favorite museum.

Cancer (June 21-July 21)
Go ahead and snap at someone, it's better for you than holding it in. Plus it gets you out of hiding and helps you fight for your rightful territory, or more likely to protect someone in your family. Let your uncanny instincts guide you. Tension may be the leftovers on your plate today. Break it by joking about your own discomforts. Show yourself.

Leo (July 22-August 22)
You've already grasped the point so you're impatient with those who don't. Remember that your natural confidence is a gift others don't have--likewise your gift of integrity. Your inner warrior is in no mood to compromise today. Actually, you never like to find yourself in a compromising situation. Right now, with five planets plus your Sun in a fire sign, you are a-glow with power. Let yourself feel it.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Surround yourself with some art today. Your best detox from Thanksgiving is to stimulate your imagination. Although you are gifted with the quick ability to separate the wheat from the chafe, a tedious job will not suit you now. Someone may ask you to justify the validity of a stand you've taken recently, and while you'll give in on small matters, you won't feel like compromising on quality issues.

Libra (September 23-October 22)
Try to take in a good romantic comedy with someone you love and just enjoy the pleasant romantic fog. Today is a day you feel a soul-union with some one, or some many. Honor your special need for companionship. It's your strength. You always have an exceptional ability to "see" the dynamics working in relationships, and today it is heightened considerably. Look for the love.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
It's a walk in the garden or trip to the beach kind of day. You could benefit greatly from surrounding yourself with art and beauty. There may be a challenge or confrontation, either within yourself or with others, triggered by something trivial. You have a natural ability to assert yourself powerfully, so your growth comes with being able to compromise. Ask an Aquarian or Libran friend for advice.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 20)
Done something rash? You probably forgot that other people don't have the thick skin you do. No problem. Your delightful ability to laugh at your own foibles will win the day. You may feel like flying away from an unpleasant challenge today because you think your freedom is threatened. But consider it as an opportunity to creatively compromise. You are on fire with ideas and activities--someone else will have to stand and do the dishes. You're out of here!

Capricorn (December 21-January 19)
Your gift for being able to drive a hard bargain (and win fairly) makes you everyone's favorite shopping buddy. Plus, you're frugal by nature. Today especially you'll stand your proverbial solid ground, and it will be the other guy who has to back down. You're very in tune with your loved ones. so this is not a day to go it alone.

Aquarius (January 20-February 17)
Declare today "clear the air" day and speak your mind. It's important to release the tension that has been building. In fact you'll probably invite everyone to do the same. You need to be heard. The issues you stand for now will bear fruit for you later.

Pisces (February 18-March 19)

A juicy disagreement may have the benefit of making you stand up for your rights, even though you'd rather not. Some small, even insignificant, event will trigger this. You will end up feeling more optimistic. Then you can freely spend time in the dream world you love. Let your imagination fly.

Thursdays are for Generous Jupiter's Cornucopia

In spite of too much turkey, we’ll all wake up when the Sagittarius Solar Eclipse rockets in at 10:10 p.m. Thanksgiving day. All New Moons are a time to plant new seeds, but this one’s particularly potent. It’s warm, playful, and devoted to hearth and mobile home (no matter what, Sagittarius has to travel!). Expect unexpected guests, sudden changes in the weather and the menu, and unusual fun. Jupiter is our Muse today. Give generously.

Aries (March 20-April 19)
You awake with beautiful dreams that should go on your Vision Board (the one you've been too busy to make!). Your sensitivities are heightened and you may linger, uncharacteristically, in a pink cloud for the morning, enjoying the good smells that begin to waft from the kitchen. Time out to dream is a beautiful luxury, the Thanksgiving blessing you need for yourself. After 6:00 p.m. the pace becomes electric and you're the surprise at the party. You'll want something different and new--a new dish, new friends. All just in time for the New Moon eclipse that will fire your burners, sending your rocketing into the 12th dimension!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Sugarplums are already dancing in your head, and it's only Thanksgiving! The day begins in a dreamy reverie you don't want interrupted. Even your most anchored-in goals may take a hike today in favor of a new, higher vision for yourself. Tonight's fiery line-up around the eclipsing New Moon challenges your status-quo by lighting a fire under your ambitions--allow the passion. It's just right for your sensual nature. The god of communications has finally landed after buzzing around your head since November 2nd. Take notes.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Thoughts continue to bubble up from your dreams this morning, long after your coffee. Acknowledge those childhood memories that have a sweet connection to this holiday, and ignore the rest. The excitement you will feel after 6:00 p.m. sends you into startling territory, and you may surprise your family and friends with your eclectic tastes--delightfully so! The fiery quartet accompanying the solar eclipse this evening will be rock 'n roll to you. Tonight is perfect for dancing your dreams and intentions into form. Email the list to yourself to open Christmas morning.

Cancer (June 21-July 21)
National binge day turns into the perfect feast when you're in charge. You have a master chef in you, even if it only manifests as your excellent taste buds. You know a good thing when you smell it! The dept of your love and loyalty for family radiates from you today. It's a day for your daydreams. Give thanks for your sensitivity, it's the skin on your beautiful emotional depth. You're the home plate, the taproot, for your family--and our world.

Leo (July 22-August 22)
You're happily lost in a daydream--loving and living it full on! Today is family day for you--dreaming 'bout that bundle of joy. Let your natural pride in your creations puff up to lioness proportions. Deservedly so. Your rule is generous and your protection sure. This evening your big heart gets extra warmth from others when the New Moon eclipses the Sagittarius Sun. Others search for meaning, you know you've found it.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)

Martha Stewart has 4 planets in Virgo, most importantly her Venus and Moon. This is the beautiful perfection you love to bring to others, and to everything you do. You feel the beauty in a job not only well done, but artfully delivered. Picture-Perfect is your lens, and although it wears you out sometimes, it is the vehicle for your capacity to heal. Give yourself a "thanks, well done."

Libra (September 23-October 22)
You lead and others follow, even though you don't understand why. The changes you're being urged to make at this time are uncomfortable perhaps, but will ground you for the lightening ahead. The Stern Taskmaster of the stars (Saturn) requires you to step by step remodel the basic building blocks of your self-esteem. Not outwardly fun, but you have a deeper satisfaction, even joy, from this work. Tonight's New Moon will be a zippo lighter to your enthusiasm--you're beautifully ablaze!

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
Take the morning to appreciate Mother Moon's final hours in Scorpio, where she's been a bit possessive and broodingly attached to her own point of view. It's been a time to feel your way into what matters most to you. Trust. Your ability to tap into the philosophical resources of the Higher Mind gets an inspirational boost from tonight's New Moon eclipse. Go for it--no sacrifice is too great to achieve a goal you know is worthwhile. Time to give thanks for your powerful strong will--it's what makes you such a hero.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 20)
Ring the bells, not only of freedom (your favorite word!), but also great, good cheer! Today's your day to accomplish absolutely anything you set your sights on! The morning may be a little fanciful for your tastes, but by 6:00 p.m. you'll jump (your favorite thing to do!) to light speed. Jupiter rules Thursdays, and therefore Thanksgiving, and his home is in Sagittarius, permanently bestowing that jovial generosity to your character. You've been singing a fabulous song since November 2nd, but tonight's New Moon eclipse in your home sign gives you the stage presence of Tina Turner and the wordsmith genius of Jon Stewart. I hope you'll be saying the blessing.

Capricorn (December 21-January 19)
The famous singer, Taylor Swift, was destined for fame with her Generous Jupiter in the house of Ambitious Capricorn, and her voice (Mercury) in the sign of Capricorn. Although you may not seek it, a dream of fame belongs to you. Prestige and achievement are your forte. Give thanks for your stellar tenacity--it helps make our world go 'round.

Aquarius (January 20-February 17)
Dreams and visions are flooding your awareness this morning, even to the point of being distracting. Psychic influences are very strong for you. The ideas that spill out of your mind so easily are not always grasped by others, but please persevere. Whether you know it or not, mankind benefits every time you think those thoughts of universal peace and understanding. Tonight may find you so intellectually stimulated that you're wide awake at midnight. Notice new hunches. Mankind is trying to catch your vibe. Go viral. Go Aquarians!

Pisces (February 18-March 19)

The hills are alive this morning with the sounds of music that only you can hear. You're swimming easily downstream, humming, all day until dinnertime. Your sympathetic doors are wide open, a good thing fro all, but it puts you at risk of absorbing unwanted undercurrents. Use your charm and humor to bypass any unpleasantness--just don't engage. Celebrate how responsive your are, and be thankful you are a dreamer. I think Yoda is a Pisces. I know the Force is with you.