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Horoscope and Tarot Overview for August 7-12, 2017

We begin a new lunar cycle and eclipse season with a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, and 6 planets retrograde. Shake-ups, changes and new perceptions are headed our way whether we like it or not.  

Monday- The Moon in Aquarius becomes Full and is Eclipsed at 2:11 PM EST when it opposes first Mars then the Sun in Leo. Polarity is the name of the game today with opposites attracting, finances moving front and center and relationships under a microscope. A lunar trine to Jupiter later tonight attempts to smooth the wild energy with some balance and peace. We will be working on altruism, connections and our pride for the next two weeks.  

Tuesday- the Moon stays in Aquarius long enough to sextile Rx Saturn and Rx Uranus asking us to rethink the way we work and improve our impulsive tendencies. We get to improve how we relate to others as well as how we can help them. Take time to reach out to neglected loved ones with a surprise gesture. The Moon moves into spiritual Pisces at 5:57 PM softening our gaze and highlighting our intuitive knowing.  

Wednesday- The Moon in Pisces gives us a break this morning with free time to tune into our creative juices. The Moon trines Venus, but opposes slow moving Mercury this afternoon throwing a small wrench in communications because we are a bit sensitive and critical at the same time. The Sun has an irritating aspect to Rx Pluto, plus Mars runs into Rx Chiron asking us to look at recent changes and center ourselves so we can continue with the shifts happening now and ahead. Don’t allow anyone to force their opinion on you, keep self respect and esteem at maximum capacity.   

Thursday-The Moon stays in Pisces; in the background while with several planetary forces influence the day. Mercury (in slow down mode) sextiles Venus, Mars quincunx Rx Neptune and the Sun sextiles Jupiter-making this a great day to connect with friends and family, even if we may be easily distracted in conversations. This is also a great day for positive thought processes, reliably enhanced intuition, plus brilliant ideas and new perspectives.     

Friday-The Moon moves into impulsive Aries prompting us to think and act faster than we can actually process incoming information. Compounding this tendency to react too quickly is a semi-square between Rx Uranus and Rx Neptune; we may feel particularly anxious, impatient and disconnected from our instincts. It will take extra energy to stay grounded but it will be worth the effort. Connect with inner stillness and stay meditative, before making a move. Lucid dreams may be quite clear.  

Saturday- The Moon stays in Aries continuing the overactive energy we are feeling. Venus trines Rx Neptune easing our anxieties a bit, while cooling our drive for perfection long enough to help us feel a connection to global and universal energies. This is a good day for romantic liaisons that move us both physically and emotionally.  On another note the Moon, the Sun, Mars and Rx Sagittarius form a Grand Fire trine putting a bit of passion and more than enough spontaneity into our day, there may be impulsive proposals for romantic and/or business commitments so be prepared and mentally aware.  But leading this busy day, Mercury in critical home base Virgo moves retrograde until September 5th, bringing us reflective insights, critical thinking and rethinking plus organizational skills to help us reorder our lives. Remember to delay any important decisions so they can be thoroughly thought through.  

Tarot Cards of the Week- 9 of Swords, Knight of Pentacles and 9 of Cups- stay tuned into your dreams this week, especially the night of the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse. Even nightmares, may hold the answers to some pressing questions. Stay rooted during the sudden shifts of energy and be in touch with anything that helps you meditate, it will calm the mind and relieve the pressures of daily life. Stay committed to facts and a sense of forward movement despite the 6 planets retrograde. There is plenty to anticipate and be grateful for if you look closely, enjoy all that is offered and delay choosing just one possibility, for now.  

Chakras: third eye, throat, heart and root 

Crystals: lapis, selenite, moonstone and black obsidian 

Aromatherapy: jasmine, chamomile, lavender, sandalwood

Yoga-a mixed practice of vinyasa and yin poses combined with a walking meditation every day    

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Horoscope and Tarot Overview for August 14-19, 2017

  6 planets retrograde, and a waning Moon will create an emotional week ahead, stay mindfully connected to center.  

Monday- Last night the Sun trined Rx Sagittarius, affecting us through today as we try to make sense of the tasks on our plates in a reality based frame of mind. Assisting this process will be a Moon in grounded Taurus who trines both Rx Mercury in Virgo and Rx Pluto in Capricorn today. We will need to review how to regain our stability yet stay vital, compassionate and loving. Lunar sextiles to Rx Neptune and Venus. Mars and the Sun square the Moon rile up our impatience and sense of pride, stay mindful of actions and words, make points sparingly and with tenderness.   

Tuesday- Venus in Cancer opposes Rx Pluto this morning, bringing strong reactions, passionate connections and possibly manipulative actions. The Moon moves into Gemini which helps to lighten the heavy mood yet we still feel the intensity of each interaction we make. This may be a day of growing closer to loved ones and/or friends yet don’t rule out ending relationships for good. Stay centered and sure of your process.   

Wednesday- This morning, the Moon in Gemini squares both Rx Mercury and Rx Neptune bringing a spacey feel to the day that begs us to be extra careful walking or driving. Mars quincunx Rx Pluto and sextiles the Moon adding aggressive behavior to mixed communications. Think carefully before speaking, especially tonight when opportunities take the form of a lunar trine to Jupiter. Observe and react appropriately, be socially aware of surrounding s and the prevailing mood before sharing personal information, through tomorrow.   

Thursday-Overnight Venus squares Jupiter affecting our dreams and our decisions, everything may feel it needs to be over the top, but we can reel these emotions in with some mindfully meditation. Avoid exaggerations, and overindulgences. The Moon sextiles both the Sun and Uranus adding to the show off action of the day and encouraging wilder than normal behavior. Luckily the Moon moves into Cancer midday helping us turn inward and set our sights on home and hearth instead of party central.   

Friday-Early this morning the Moon and Rx Mercury sextile, there is a lunar semi-square to the Sun and a trine to Rx Neptune all of which make for fuzzy, emotional conversations that may lead to innovative solutions if we can muster the strength to move beyond the dramatics. Adding to the fun, Venus comes back with a quincunx to Rx Saturn piling on the sensitivity, but also adding a coolness that may or may not help the situations we have been working on. Try using calm restraint to avoid overly emotional displays that go nowhere or do not advance e your cause.    

Saturday- The Waning Moon stays in protective Cancer long enough to have all the day’s aspects; aligning with Venus, a semi-square to Rx Mercury, a trine to Rx Chiron and a square to Rx Uranus-these aspects to recap the week and set us up for the New Moon Solar Eclipse in 2 days, a Sun sign change in 3 and Saturn moving direct (finally) in 6. Today asks us to reflect on what we may have learned this week, processing may be slow with so many planets retrograde but it does help us look back and make corrections if needed.   

Tarot Cards of the Week- 4 of Wands, Strength, The High Priestess- this week we are asked to build up our natural resources instead of breaking down or wasting them. Tap into the divine intuition to know our minds, our hearts and our path better. Looking back to clear the future path we are on is very beneficial if we remain mindfully balanced and sure of ourselves. 

Chakras: third eye, throat, heart, sacral and root 

Crystals: amethyst, blue agate, rose quartz, carnelian and black onyx 

Aromatherapy: rose geranium, chamomile, lavender, bergamot and patchouli 

Yoga- yin and restorative poses combined with a walking or sitting mindful meditation every day    

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 Horoscope and Tarot Overview for June 21, 2017       Blessed Litha-Summer Solstice, Mercury and the Sun move into Cancer

  The Moon is in Taurus most of the day keeping us grounded, and sensually aware of ourselves as well as what or who is around us. Yesterday’s dominant energy from Mercury, Venus, Uranus, Chiron and Rx Neptune kept us busy, loving, clear and reminiscent. We may not feel we have a strong grip on our confidence level this morning, but that improves as the day wears on.   

Just after midnight, the Sun moves into Cancer thus beginning Summer, honoring the Solstice or Litha, and producing the longest day of the year. With the Sun in Cancer we enter the more emotionally sensitive, intuitive and family oriented time of year. It’s time to check in with our feelings, assess life in this year so far, and make the appropriate changes or steady the course we are on. Our sights are set on creating a protective, caring and comfortable home for ourselves while we adjust our viewpoints on those subjects. Our creative side flourishes and we may begin reflective writing or artistic projects.   

Mercury also moves into Cancer, joining Mars and the Sun early this morning and stays there until July 5th, helping us tune into our more intuitive or instinctive thoughts. We find it easier to speak about love and forgiveness plus we may be better able to discuss our visions and dreams. We are focused on what affects us on a personal level. Mercury then aligns with the Sun and semi-squares Venus helping us see where we are directing our love and affection plus have a better look at relationships and their communication efforts.   

The Moon moves into Gemini at 6:45 PM EST, helping us communicate our empathy in a concise but nurturing style. We may want to hurry and move mountains, socialize with long lost friends or just chat up family, take one step at a time.     

Tarot Cards of the Day- 9 of Wands, 2 of Swords and 7 of Swords- we are reminded to work on our inner and outer personas today, to find a balance between work and play, love and communication as well as clear vs just plain creativity. There may be some “aha” moments to write down and keep for further insight development. Breathe in change and breathe out what no longer serves, nurture, clear and protect loved ones and yourselves.   

Chakras: solar plexus and sacral 

Crystals- citrine and coral 

Aromatherapy: lemon and tangerine 

Yoga-sun salutations with a meditative savasana   

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 Horoscope and Tarot Overview for July 28, 2017  

 The Moon is in fair-minded Libra attempting to balance conflicting energies today. Mercury now in home base Virgo, fully playing the trickster, starts the day off with an irritating aspect to Rx Pluto, both in earth signs. This connection has us thinking twice about conversations, trust issues and work negotiations.   

This evening, the Moon aligns with Jupiter in the same sign, helping look on the bright side of any past problems or communications issues. Weigh decisions carefully. Later tonight the Moon reactivates Mercury and Pluto but lightens the effect a bit.

Tarot Cards of the Day- The Devil, The Hanged Man and the 8 of Cups-energies out and about today may have us rethinking commitments, relationships and decisions. This can lead to a sudden halt in progress or promote walking away from issues that cannot be handled easily. Don’t act too quickly or give up just yet on any matter.  

Chakras: third eye, heart and sacral 

Crystals: labradorite, jade and carnelian 

Aromatherapy: jasmine, myrrh and bergamot 

Yoga-yin poses with a walking meditation   

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Horoscope and Tarot Overview for July 14, 2017  

 The Moon is in spiritual Pisces nearly all day, helping us set our inner guidance system while we stay meditative and tuned into our surroundings.   Overnight Mercury had 2 crazy connections to Rx Chiron and Rx Neptune bringing up the not so distant, emotional laden past with learning opportunities and healing within reach. Our task is to stay positive, stay mindful of conversations that bring worry or impatience to the table. Deep breaths and intuition are required to guide thoughts to a more productive and less painful path.   

This morning the Moon trines the Sun still in Cancer and squares Rx Saturn ahead of this afternoon’s quincunx between the two. This mean we may lose trust in our ability to smooth over these situations and become balanced again. Our to-do list may be a bit overwhelming especially if we feel negative or unenthusiastic. But stopping and looking inside may help regain the faith we need.  

Luckily Mercury comes back this afternoon, with a positive building sextile to Jupiter that prompts new ideas, fresh energetic thinking and a brighter outlook. We will be able to see the bigger picture and reconcile the morning’s setbacks by looking mindfully at what was taught. The Moon also aligns with Rx Chiron boosting our morale, our self-esteem, and help us repair our energy as well as any relationships we let slide this morning. Embrace what is kept and release whatever is no longer needed.   

The Moon moves into bold Aries at 7:53 PM EST, helping us bridge information gaps, while we push forward with a renewed sense of purpose.   

Tarot Cards of the Day- King of Cups, Ace of Swords and Queen of Cups- very simply find a way to balance your masculine and feminine energies today. This will allow insight into the vast differences and similarities we all have as humans. Keep the heart center open and full of nurturing and understanding.  

Chakras: crown, throat, sacral, root 

Crystals: opal, blue agate, coral and ruby 

Aromatherapy: rose geranium, chamomile, orange and sandalwood 

Yoga-yin poses, and a walking meditation    

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Horoscope and Tarot Overview for July 22-23, 2017         Sun in Leo, New Moon in Leo

  22nd-The Moon is in noble hearted Cancer all day keeping us sensitive and extremely intuitive regarding home, spiritual and work life with a trine to Rx Neptune, a square to Jupiter and an opposition to Rx Pluto. We may be nostalgic for past experiences which could color future opportunities. Stay extra mindful and reflective, possibly waiting until tomorrow or Monday to finalize choices or make moves.   

The Sun moves into extroverted Leo at 11:16 AM EDT, quickly changing our outlook from inner to outer considerations. Focus will shift slowly away from home and family priorities to achieving success in business, making romantic conquests and pursuing life to its fullest. We will be more engaged in social activities and take great pride in accomplishments. Avoid exaggeration and puffery.   

23rd-The Moon moves into bold Leo at 4:33 AM and promptly aligns with the Sun forming a New Moon at 5:45 AM then aligns with Mars also in Leo at 7:41 AM, creating a busy morning! Don’t be surprised if you wake early and need to work, play or both impulsively. Give yourself time to organize thoughts and make a solid plan of attack before rushing into any activity. This could be a sudden commitment proposal day in romantic or business relationships.     

Tarot Cards of the Day- The Lovers, The Hermit and 9 of Wands- there are many paths and many choices in front of us, today and tomorrow reflect choices that need to be made and how we should go about choosing well. Listen to the strong inner voice that guides you and seek good advice from trusted sources. Workloads will increase in the coming days but concurrently so will compensation, trust the process.   

Chakras: heart, sacral, root 

Crystals: rose quartz, coral and ruby 

Aromatherapy: rose geranium, rose and patchouli 

Yoga-yin poses and a walking meditation   

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Horoscope and Tarot Overview for July 6, 2017 

The Moon stays in restless Sagittarius all day, pushing us to move beyond our usual tasks and maybe take on something new or exciting that has a bit of risk attached. Today is a relatively quieter day helping us think through recent changes and plan for future moves.

The Moon has aspects to the planets that roughed us up the last few days thus pulling the energy into today in a less pronounced way but instead serves as a reminder for the tasks that lie ahead. There is a square to Rx Neptune, a sextile to Jupiter, a quincunx to the Sun and a small but irritating aspect to Mercury just arrived in Leo this morning, these serve to bring us past creative instincts and intuitions we have had so we can act on opportunities that come our way today. We are also at odds with our sense of adventure vs our need to stay home, take small breaks and try new places to eat or explore the area near home rather than embark on a big trip.

Tonight, the Moon quincunx Mars and aligns with Saturn bringing a serious tone to the evening involving work and play. Anything left undone will haunt us, so figure out the needs of all concerned and get it done.

Affecting us tonight but occurring early tomorrow morning is Mercury-Venus sextile that brings easy conversations, loving gestures and grand ideas to the forefront. This aspect enhances the chance of solid commitment proposals and promises in love connections.

Tarot Cards of the Day- 2 of Cups, The Moon, Knight of Cups- today may be the day that engagements are made or babies are conceived. Our sense of intuition is heightened so we can use this sensitivity to tune into the person we love the most as well as the one who will be the best mate. There is no fear related to taking this leap of faith, we are trusting yet aware of our actions.

Chakras: throat, sacral, root

Crystals: blue agate, orange calcite and ruby

Aromatherapy: chamomile, bergamot and sandalwood

Yoga-a strong vinyasa with a long meditative savasana

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Horoscope and Tarot Overview for July 4, 2017-              Venus in Gemini

The Moon is in passionate Scorpio all day, helping us dig below the surface of what is obvious for an in-depth analysis and conversation. Last night’s Venus-Rx Chiron set us up for some heart to heart talks this morning that will allow healing and increased intimacy. This combination of aspects and lunation’s of an overnight sextile to Rx Pluto and a trine to Mars will attempt to provide insight and respite from coldness or detachment of late.

Venus then moves into flighty Gemini tonight adding a little instability to our love and money sectors until July 31st. We are far more socially inclined and would rather be out on the town then home with a good book, (because we will be after August 1) We feel chatty, attractive plus entice new and exciting people into our lives which is good for singles, but couples should be strong and be aware.   

Tonight, Mercury squares Uranus, then trines Rx Chiron early tomorrow morning arousing our innate instincts while we sleep with sensual dreams, wild imagination and fresh new ideas. It may be difficult to make sense of it all so write down impressions for further decoding later. Also, late tonight, just after midnight, Jupiter quincunx Rx Neptune enhancing the creativity of the sleep cycle which may keep us up and ready to be inspired.   

The Moon also trines Mercury and Rx Chiron in a little Grand water trine stirring our emotions, bringing up old memories and having us look at what drives our self-esteem/worth right now. Prepare to forgive and be forgiven this month.   

Tarot Cards of the Day- 3 of Swords, 4 of Pentacles and the 2 of Pentacles- this may be a time for words that wound a bit but also have the healing power of grounded truth. Listen careful to what someone has to say about your behavior so they can listen to you also. This will balance any insecurities. Hold on to money right now a spending spree is not in order.  

 Chakras: throat, sacral, root 

Crystals: aquamarine, coral and black lava rock

 Aromatherapy: peppermint, orange and cedar 

Yoga-restorative poses with supported backbends