Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Horoscope May 2012 - Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Every month I'll post my favourite free Monthly Horoscope Videos as soon as they become available. That way you don't have to trawl through all the not-so-good-ones and you'll get them in one place, as soon as they come out! I hope you enjoy :)

These videos are by Astrologer Jean Wiley. In my experience Jean's Videoscopes are always deadly accurate! Enjoy, beautiful Fire Signs. 

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Horoscope May 2012 - Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Every month I'll post my favourite free Monthly Horoscope Videos as soon as they become available. That way you don't have to trawl through all the not-so-good-ones and you'll get them in one place, as soon as they come out! I hope you enjoy :)

These videos are by Astrologer Jean Wiley. In my experience Jean's Videoscopes are always deadly accurate! Enjoy, lovely Air Signs. 

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Horoscopes May 2012 - Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Every month I'll post my favourite free Monthly Horoscope Videos as soon as they become available. That way you don't have to trawl through all the not-so-good-ones and you'll get them in one place, as soon as they come out! I hope you enjoy :)

These videos are by Astrologer Jean Wiley. In my experience Jean's Videoscopes are always deadly accurate! Taurus for you it is also your yearly forecast. Happy Birthday! Enjoy, lovely Earth Signs. 

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Horoscope May 2012 - Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Every month I'll post my favourite free Monthly Horoscope Videos as soon as they become available. That way you don't have to trawl through all the not-so-good-ones and you'll get them in one place, as soon as they come out! I hope you enjoy :)

These videos are by Astrologer Jean Wiley. In my experience Jean's Videoscopes are always deadly accurate! Enjoy, beautiful Water Signs. 

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

New Moon in Taurus April 2012

The New Moon this month takes place in 2ᵒ Taurus on April 21. New Moons are a great time to initiate or launch something. And now that Mars and Mercury are moving forward again even better! To learn more about how Mars is affecting your sign, read the post HERE.

New Moons are a great time to set your intentions for the month. Make a list of 5 or 10 intentions and action them with the support of the New Moon behind you. Then check in at the Full Moon (when things come to fruition) and review your progress and adjust accordingly. 

You can also review your progress at each New Moon as developments have taken form and you may of released some things that weren't working. So, how have you progressed since the last New Moon in Aries?

This month it's all about earthy practical Taurus. Taurus is ruled by Venus, the Roman Goddess of love and beauty, and is a loyal, determined, sensual, and stubborn sign. Taurean's love all things that ignite their senses; good food, comfortable surroundings and items of quality.


Ways you can benefit or use the New Moon in Taurus energy.
  • Reconnect with nature 
  • Do some work in or spend time in your garden
  • Eat quality tasty foods
  • Inject more stability, security or practicality into your life
  • Plant "seeds" for change
  • Make a fresh start
  • Launch a new endeavour
  • Use your inner determination to put plans into action
  • Tend to your body's physical requirements


The New Moon energy can last for a week or so but is strongest at the time of the New Moon and loses potency as time goes on so there's no time like the present!  


Now would be the perfect time to start Life Coaching if you've ever thought about doing it. I do coaching with clients all over the world via Skype. For more information please visit my site HERE.



The New Moon in the houses: For a closer look at how the Taurus New Moon will affect your sign.

Taurus - 1st House: The Self
Taurus, this is your New Moon and signals the start of your Astrological year! You could feel very purposeful at this time and ready to set some plans in motion. I know change isn't easy for you normally but at this time you are fully supported to action whatever you feel strongly about now with great determination. The time is now! Happy Birthday!
 
Aries - 2nd House: Money and Self Worth
Aries, with the New Moon in your 2nd House you are being asked to consider how you could inject some more security into the management of your money for long term positive results. Now is the time to implement a practical plan for long term success.
 
Pisces - 3rd House: Communication
Pisces, the New Moon is in your 3rd House of communication. It could be that at this time practical communications can take you a long way, especially where planning is concerned.

Aquarius - 4th House: Home and Family
Aquarius, with the Earthy Taurus New Moon in your 4th House of Home and Family it could be a great time to work on making practical changes at home or within the family arena. Maybe you could use this time to make your home feel more comfortable and organised.

Capricorn - 5th House: Creativity, Self Expression & Romance 
Capricorn, with the New Moon in fellow Earth sign Taurus you are being asked to focus on all things 5th House.  Maybe it's time to start making space for your emotional needs in romance and expressing those needs more freely. Or it could be that you feel it's time to bring some practicality to your creative endeavours. Whatever it is now is a good time to start!

Sagittarius - 6th House: Daily Work, Routines, & Health
Sagittarius, the New Moon is in your 6th House of Daily work and Health. It's a good time for you to initiate a plan to improve your health routines or daily work routines with long-term positive results. Get planning now and launch on the 21st!

Scorpio - 7th House: Love and Partnerships (personal or professional) 
Scorpio, the New Moon is in your opposite sign of Taurus this month. How can you use this time to bring more stability to your relationships, personal or professional. The time is ripe to plant seeds for long-term successful relationships!

Libra - 8th House: Shared Money and Support
Libra, this New Moon is taking place in your 8th House of Shared Money and Support. You are supported at this time to initiate joint ventures, as long as they are practical and grounded in manner. Or it could be that you get the practical support you need at this time. Accept this support and use it to move you forward.  

Virgo - 9th House: Travel, Learning and Adventure
Virgo, with the New Moon in fellow Earth sign Taurus, you are fully supported when making plans for travel, learning or adventure! Now is a great time to lay solid foundations for the planning of any of the above. Make it a practical, grounded plan, and you can't go wrong!  
 
Leo - 10th House: Career Leo, with the New Moon in your House of Career and Status now would be a great time to plant seeds for future career success. Keep ideas grounded and practical and with a sprinkling of determination and a good dose of consistency, successful outcomes are guaranteed!


Cancer - 11th House: Relationships with Friends and Groups
Cancer, with the New Moon in your House of Relationships with Friends or Groups, now would be a good time to invest in these areas in a practical and grounded manner. Perhaps someone within your network or a friend could give practical support at this time.
 
Gemini - 12th House: Endings and Soul growth
Gemini, the New Moon is in your 12th House of Endings and Soul Growth this month. Now would be a good time to wrap up anything left undone externally or internally. Plan to clear things out now so you can start afresh at the next New Moon which will occur in your sign!


Taurus April 2012 New Moon times: 
Australia: 
Sydney: April 21, 5:17PM EDT. 

New Zealand: 
Auckland: April 21, 7:17PM NZST. 

US:  
Los Angeles: March 21, 12:17 AM 
New York: March 21, 3:17AM
 
UK: 
London: March 21, 8:17AM GMT.
 

A quote to sum up the Taurus New Moon:

A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.
~ Colin Powell


Friday, April 13, 2012

May 2012 Horoscope - Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Every month I'll post my favourite Monthly free Horoscope Videos as soon as they become available. That way you don't have to trawl through all the not-so-good-ones and you'll get them in one place, as soon as they come out! I hope you enjoy :)

These videos are by Astrologer Diana Garland. I always find Diana's monthly horoscopes to be very accurate, wonderfully detailed, and hugely informative. I hope you agree!


April's Book of the Month: The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology by April Elliot Kent. This book is packed full of great practical and concise information! 

May 2012 Horoscope - Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Every month I'll post my favourite Monthly free Horoscope Videos as soon as they become available. That way you don't have to trawl through all the not-so-good-ones and you'll get them in one place, as soon as they come out! I hope you enjoy :)

These videos are by Astrologer Diana Garland. I always find Diana's monthly horoscopes to be very accurate, wonderfully detailed, and hugely informative. I hope you agree!



April's Book of the Month: The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology by April Elliot Kent. This book is packed full of great practical and concise information! 

May 2012 Horoscope - Aquarius, Libra, Gemini

Every month I'll post my favourite Monthly free Horoscope Videos as soon as they become available. That way you don't have to trawl through all the not-so-good-ones and you'll get them in one place, as soon as they come out! I hope you enjoy :)

These videos are by Astrologer Diana Garland. I always find Diana's monthly horoscopes to be very accurate, wonderfully detailed, and hugely informative. I hope you agree!


April's Book of the Month: The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology by April Elliot Kent. This book is packed full of great practical and concise information! 

May 2012 Horoscope - Aries. Leo, Sagittarius

Every month I'll post my favourite Monthly free Horoscope Videos as soon as they become available. That way you don't have to trawl through all the not-so-good-ones and you'll get them in one place, as soon as they come out! I hope you enjoy :)

These videos are by Astrologer Diana Garland. I always find Diana's monthly horoscopes to be very accurate, wonderfully detailed, and hugely informative. I hope you agree!


April's Book of the Month: The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology by April Elliot Kent. This book is packed full of great practical and concise information! 

Mars in Virgo goes Direct April 2012

Mars has been Retrograde in Virgo since January 23, 2012 and ends it's Retrograde period on April 14, 2012. If you didn't see the Mars Retrograde post you can view it HERE.

Here is the area of your chart Mars Retrograde has been impacting:

  • Aries - 6th House: Work and Daily Routines. Keywords: Every day life, daily health, your working environment (day job, which may not be your career), your habits, skills, pets, hygiene and sanitation.
  • Taurus - 5th House: Creativity and Children. Keywords: Creativity, love affairs, artistic projects/pursuits, creative self expression, hobbies, self fulfillment, pleasures.
  • Gemini - 4th House: Home and Family. Keywords: Property, residence, your private life, domestic life, roots/family origin.
  • Cancer - 10th House: Career. Keywords: Long range goals and life direction, ambition, business life, career, occupation, status, public life and your standing in it, fame.
  • Leo - 2nd House: Money. Keywords: Your own resources, money that you earn, what you value and desire (be it money or personal self esteem), your priorities.
  • Virgo - It's in your sign so for you it's about how you use your energy, looking at your personal goals, exploring your true motivations, your interactions, what do you really want?, what are your authentic desires?Total life review!
  • Libra - 7th House: Relationships. Keywords: Partnerships (one on one business or personal), marriages or divorces, long-term associations, agreements/legal contracts, open enemies.
  • Scorpio - 11th House: Relationships with friends and Groups. Keywords: Alliances, hopes, dreams and wishes, money from employer, finances of employer, spheres of influence, memberships, social acquaintances.
  • Sagittarius - 10th House: Career. Keywords: Long range goals and life direction, ambition, business life, career, occupation, status, public life and your standing in it, fame. 
  • Capricorn - 4th House: Home and Family. Keywords: Property, residence, your private life, domestic life,  your father, roots/family of origin. 
  • Aquarius - 8th House: Shared Money Sector. Keywords: Support you receive from other people, wealth of partner or spouse, other people's money, spirituality, sex, transformation, Inheritance, taxes.
  • Pisces - 7th House: Relationships. Keywords: Partnerships (one on one business or personal), marriages or divorce, long-term associations, agreements/legal contracts, open enemies.
During this time you would of experienced a review and a slowing down in this area of your life. Forward momentum may not of seemed possible but a time or review, renewal or reconnection would definitely have been supported. If you felt frustrated at times it could of been because you weren't trusting the flow of life and pushing to 'make things happen' before it's time.

I found the Mars Retrograde to be a wonderful experience. It took place in my 11th house of Relationships with friends and Groups and Hopes and Dreams. A lot was revealed to me in the friendship area with old friends popping up out of nowhere and I also got closure on past misunderstandings on several occasions re friends. It was a time of understanding and closure on the past. 
 
It also gave me the time to review my hopes and dreams for the future and the Retrograde carved out the space to allow me to do this. I wasn't much up for going out and about networking or making new friends which made total since for me as with Mars Retrograde, and being my co ruler, my energy was pulled inwards during this time. 
 
I look forward now to the next phase where I can take all I have learned and move forward again in this area of my life, more stronger and renewed and a little more peaceful and wiser. 

I'd love to hear how you experienced the Mars Retrograde! Please feel free to share in the comments section below. 

Warmest Wishes and Happy Forward movement!

Monday, April 9, 2012

PLUTO RETROGRADE IN CAPRICORN APRIL 2012


It's time for another Retrograde, this time slow moving Pluto is Retrograding in Capricorn at 09 degrees from April 11, 2012 (April 10th, 2012 in US) until September 18, 2012. 

Pluto stays in each sign for a long time and has been in Capricorn since November 2008 and will be there until 2024 so by now you would definitely be aware of how it's energy has been affecting you. If you're not sure hang in there as I'll be discussing where and how Pluto has been transforming you. 

For all Retrograde dates see the bottom of this page.

Transforming is a good word to start describing Pluto as this is a huge part of what Pluto does. Pluto transforms you slowly, deeply and forever! Pluto rules Scorpio and is indicative of permanent change, rules the underworld, and is all about regeneration and rejuvenation, death and rebirth. This is where Scorpios draw their amazing ability to rise from the ashes like a Phoenix after challenging times, and be transformed deeply by the experience. I don't know any Scorpio that does anything by half measures, intensity is their key characteristic!


As I mentioned Pluto has been transiting Capricorn since 2008 where it will stay until 2024 so it's affect on you and the world will be slow but powerful! Capricorn is a pretty serious sign, hardworking, ambitious and committed.


Retrogrades are a great time to review the area of your chart and therefore the area of your life it touches. This is about going over old ground and really 'getting' some of the lessons you may not of fully grasped yet. The most intense time of the retrograde is when Pluto is stationary (when it first goes retrograde and when it goes forward again).

Let's look at some ways you can use this retrograde to your advantage! Don't buy into all the negativity that is attached to a Retrograde. Imagine what life would be like if you were just pushed through it without ever really getting the chance to stop and pause and review certain areas before moving on again. My advice is go with changes during this time otherwise you could make it a lot harder than it ever need be on yourself.


How you can best prepare for and utilize the Pluto retro energy and how it might manifest itself:

  • Internally spring clean the area of your chart affected, externally too if appropriate
  • Look at where you might be giving your power away
  • Gain more insights and understanding in the house affected
  • Delve into activities of regeneration
  • Review your progress to date
  • Research and investigate 
  • Let go of what no longer serves you and make room for anew (death and rebirth)
  • Transform old habits
  • A destruction and rebuilding period
  • Face your fears head on and deal with them
  • All "R" Activities: Re-organise, Re-connect, Re -discover, Re-think, Re-vamp, Re-do, Repeat, Re-enforce!


Retrogrades are actually an optical illusion. No planet goes backwards, instead a 'Retrograde motion' is when it appears from Earth as though a planet is moving in a backward motion. It has to do with the distance the planet is from the Earth and other planets at the time and how that is perceived...but hey I'm no 'rocket scientist' so let's move on! But before I do, please be assured it's not all in your head, the impact you feel is very real! 

Below is the area of your solar chart Pluto will be retrograding from April 10/11, 2012 - September 18, 2012: 


Cancer - 7th House: Love and partnerships. Keywords: Partnerships (one on one business or personal), marriages or divorces, long-term associations, agreements/legal contracts, open enemies. 
  
- Cancer, it seems your focus for review and regeneration is in your area of love and partnerships and all things 7th House. You may find yourself reassessing some partnerships during this period in order to release or renew. Perhaps you will be dealing internally with partnership issues from the past in order to learn from these and transform. 


Leo - 6th House: Work and Daily Routines. Keywords: Every day life, daily health, your working environment (day job, which may not be your career), your habits, skills, pets, hygiene and sanitation. 

- Leo, your focus for investigation and transformation are all things 6th House. It could be that you review the way you spend your days and take a good look at your daily health routines. What routines and habits empower you and which ones dis-empower you? Pluto now insists you take a good look at these areas and transform them for the better. At the least it will involve some time for regeneration in these areas.

 
Virgo - 5th House: Creativity, Self Expression and Children. Keywords: Creativity, love affairs, true love, artistic projects/pursuits, creative self expression, hobbies, self fulfillment, pleasures.

- Virgo, with Pluto Retrograde drawing your attention to all things 5th House where could you transform areas of your life that involve creativity, pleasures, children or romance? Are there parts of these areas of your life that could be in need of review, renewal or regeneration? Pluto insists the time to do that is now. 


Libra - 4th House: Home and Family. Keywords: Property, residence, your private life, sense of security, domestic life, roots/family origin, psychological foundations, Mother or more maternal parent.


- Libra, your focus for review and transformation will be all things 4th house. It could be a time when you look deeply at your home and family life. Maybe old issues come up in regards to your Mother, your sense of security or where you live. Whatever the area of review and how it makes it's presence known, it is presenting itself so you can transform this area of your life. What needs to be released in order for something new and improved to come in? 


Scorpio - 3rd House: Communication. Keywords: The lower mind, communication,thoughts, how you think and communicate,speaking, language skills, how you interact in your immediate environment; with your siblings and your neighbours, short journeys, writing, media and communications.


- Scorpio you should be in your element during this retrograde period, after all what Scorpio doesn't want to delve a little deeper? During this time you could be delving into the ways in which you communicate and think, internally and externally. Maybe there is also some old ground to go over with siblings in order to release and renew. Transformation around your communications is the order of the day.
 
 

Sagittarius - 2nd House: Money and Self Worth. Keywords: Your own resources, money that you earn, what you value and desire (be it money or personal self esteem), your priorities.

- Sagittarius, Pluto is asking that you review, regenerate and transform all things 2nd house. How can you start to look differently at the way you handle your money or resources? It's possible there are things to learn in these areas that you haven't quiet fully learned before. Pluto says now is the time. Whether it's your money situation that needs revisiting or your self worth, Pluto now supports this happening so you can let this issue die away. 
 
Capricorn - 1st House: - It's in your sign so for you it's about how you use your energy, looking at your personal goals, exploring your true motivations, how you think, what do your really want? What are your authentic desires? Keywords: The image you project to others, manner of expression, first impressions, your physical appearance, how you initiate things, defense mechanisms, the 'mask' you wear, relationship with existing environment, over all outlook on life. 


- Capricorn, Pluto is in your sign and has been since 2008 so by now you must be aware you are slowly transforming the way you live your life. The Pluto retrograde gives you an opportunity to go back over some of the lessons you haven't quiet resolved yet in regards to your growth and transformation. Take a good hard look at whatever comes up during this period as this is your chance to transform it even further. A good review time of all the self improvement you have done so far. 


Aquarius - 12th solar house: Endings and Soul Growth. Keywords: letting go of what no longer serves you, hidden enemies, fears, self-undoing, addictions, the collective unconscious, spirituality, unredeemed karma, selfless service to humanity, hidden strengths and weaknesses. 

- Aquarius, Pluto is asking that you review and regenerate all things 12th house. You could be revisiting areas of self - undoing and hidden fears so you can take a good look at those things and let go of what no longer serves your higher interest. Pluto will push you to face these issues so you can transform for the better. Face fears, set yourself free and get back in touch with your spirituality.


Pisces - 11th House
: Relationships with friends and Groups. Keywords: Alliances, hopes, dreams and wishes, employer's money, employer's finances, spheres of influence, memberships, social acquaintances, collaborations.

- Pisces, Pluto is focusing your attention on all things 11th House. It could be a time of review in regards to your friends and the groups you belong to.  Some friendships and groups will strengthen and others might die away under Pluto's transforming review. Old lessons you haven't quiet learned yet in these areas could come up again so you can revisit them and release what no longer serves you. You could also be revisiting some dreams and wishes you have let fall to wayside. Under Pluto's retrograde energy one way or another things will have to be dealt with. 


Aries -10th House
: Career. Keywords: Long range goals and life direction, ambition, material success, business life, career, occupation, status, public life and your standing in it, fame, contribution. 

- Aries, Pluto's Retrograde is asking that you shift your attention to all things 10th House for a time of review. Progress may be more internal during this time whilst you renew and rejuvenate this area. What in your career or life direction needs review and transformation? If you don't know Pluto will soon point you in the right direction and help you release what no longer serves you to make way for anew. Go with the process and ignore any fears that arise to try and keep you in place.


Taurus - 9th House
: Travel, Higher Learning and Adventure. Keywords: Beliefs, morals, personal truths, adventure, journeys (literal and of the mind), exploration, religion, personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, foreign countries,cultures and languages, publishing, commerce.

- Taurus, Pluto is using its power of transformation in the area of all things 9th House.Your particular area of review could manifest in different ways. You could be revisiting some of the beliefs or personal truths that no longer serve you as a way to release them. This could happen through your own need to look internally or could be a result of external events. Another area this retrograde could draw your attention is in regards to travel or taking that class you always wanted to take. Wherever this retrograde touches you, Pluto will soon let you know where it needs you to transform things for the better.


Gemini - 8th house: Shared Money Sector. Keywords: Support you receive from other people, wealth of partner or spouse, other people's money, spirituality, sex, transformation, Inheritance, taxes. 


- Gemini, your focus for review and transformation will be all things 8th House. You may be reflecting internally, or situations may arise, to do with shared money or the support you receive from others. Any of the themes from the 8th House that do present themselves during this time are there for you to work through so you can release that which no longer serves you. Pluto is all about death and rebirth so something may fall away so that something new can be born. 

Please feel free to share how the Pluto Retrograde affects you. I wish you a wonderful review period. 


Pluto Retrograde dates:
Australia - Wednesday, April 11 - Tuesday September 18
New Zealand - Wednesday, April 11 - Tuesday September 18
United States - Tuesday, April 10 - Tuesday September 18
United Kingdom - Tuesday, April 10 - Tuesday September 18