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As with Shorecast by Fran Smith, which appears regularly in Shore magazine, the 12 sun-signs are highlighted; here, the focus is on how every planetary move affects each of the 12 sun-signs. Its contents include specific-and fun-information that readers won't find anywhere else.
Starcast: May Part 2
Welcome to “Starcast” – an incredible look into what the Cosmos has in store for the 12 sun-signs. Every so often, the Universe goes into one of those complex and involved cycles in which the Sun enters the next sun-sign – and then, the New Moon (new beginnings) occurs twice in that same sun-sign. This is such a time. Here’s how it develops: The Sun (where it is right now) entered the vivacious and forever-young sun-sign of Gemini, the Twins, last Sunday, May 20, 2012, at11:16 a.m. (ET). Then, the first New Moon (when the Sun and the Moon are in perfect alignment, signifying “dazzling new starts”), occurred in the mischievous Gemini, later the same day, at 7:46 p.m. (ET).
And now, the second New Moon (forever new beginnings), will take place next month on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 11:02 a.m. (ET). Keep in mind: all this unrelenting activity has a direct affect on everyone. It matters, not in the least, where you are on Earth, since everyone (no one is ever excluded) has the delightful, playful, and dynamic sun-sign of Gemini, the Twins, ruling one of the twelve houses within their own birth chart. So, everyone is influenced – in a very personal way – by whatever planetary activity now occurs within this particular sun-sign. And as both New Moons unfold favorably over the 10 to 12 days that follow each, it’s the perfect time to initiate whatever is new and positive – new ideas, new plans, new projects; certainly, new relationships. The guidelines for success are simple. Focus – with ease and steadiness – on the idea, the plan, the project, and/or the relationship. Do whatever needs to be done. Wait. Repeat, if necessary. Adjust, if needed.
Look at a numerical (1 through 12) clock; that’s your own birth chart. And each pie-shaped wedge (9 to 8 o’clock, for example) is a house – an area of activity (love, money – in every currency imaginable – work, and so on) within your existence. And know that this great influence (two New Moons in Gemini, the Twins) is constantly at work in your favor.
Starcast: May Part 1
Welcome to “Starcast” – an absorbing look into what the Cosmos has in store for the 12 sun-signs. Travel schedules have always existed. Here on Earth, time and distance (the core element of any travel schedule) are major factors in everyday life – and no one treats the effort (going from one place to the next) lightly. In our Universe, the same concept applies to the planets within our solar system – which contains the most telling of all travel schedules. An excellent example is the way in which that distant and powerful planet, Pluto (signifying “wonderful transformation” and the planetary co-ruler with Mars of Scorpio, the Scorpion), silently slipped on November 26, 2008 from one sun-sign – Sagittarius, the Centaur – into the next – Capricorn, the Mountain Goat.
Noteworthy: Pluto’s quiet entry into Capricorn follows an impressive travel schedule – one that will exist for approximately 14 years! That’s right – the planet, Pluto (“wonderful transformation"), will move forward in Capricorn until November 19, 2024 – except for a brief run back and forth through Aquarius, the Water Bearer, from January 20, 2024 until September 1, 2024, before finally leaving Capricorn for Aquarius on November 19, 2024 (absolutely, a “Starcast” for another day).
So, let’s investigate how the stunning influence of Pluto’s remarkable transformative energy will affect you as it glides through whichever House (there are 12) that Capricorn governs in your birth chart.
Starcast: April Part 2
Welcome to "Starcast" - a remarkable look into what the Cosmos has in store for the 12 sun-signs. Always an event to be in awe of, a New Moon (new starts) occurs every month throughout the year. That's predictable. What isn't predictable is the stunning difference between each New Moon. And their incredibly different time schedules. This approaching New Moon is a classic example. Just yesterday, on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 12:12 p.m. (ET), the Sun (personal endeavors) entered the detail-minded sun-sign of Taurus, the Bull. That's wonderful, because everyone, worldwide, has Taurus ruling one of the 12 houses within their own birth chart. No one is excluded. The result: Everyone is directly affected by whatever planetary activity is taking place in this sun-sign. It's one of the primary reasons that your Life - and everything in it - has the chance to adjust and move forward.
It Gets Better: Then, tomorrow, Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 3:20 a.m. (ET), the New Moon (when the Sun and the Moon are in perfect alignment within the same sun-sign) occurs in this same possessive and determined Taurus, the Bull. Never to be treated lightly (worse still, ignored), the New Moon (every New Moon) offers a fresh opportunity to take charge of your Life by utilizing the invisible power present in the atmosphere (the air all around you) to manifest your goals and long-held desires. Keep in mind, however, that holding negative thoughts about the past blocks those great new starts from coming through to you as new ideas, new opportunities, and/or a new change of circumstances.
Visualize a numerical (1 through 12) clock. That's the zodiac wheel; that's your own birth chart. And each pie-shaped wedge (6 to 5 o'clock, for example) is a house - an area of activity (love, money - in every currency imaginable - work, and so on) in your day-to-day existence. Know that this powerful sun-sign influence (the New Moon in Taurus, the Bull) now permeates your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Use it well.
Starcast: April Part 1
Welcome to "Starcast" - a delightful look into what the Cosmos has in store for the 12 sun-signs. In calendar time (on Earth), it's now several months past February 14th - the designated calendar date for the flowers and candy holiday known as Valentine's Day. Vigorously celebrated as a one-day tribute to the concept of love, affection, and romance - this tribute to love, affection, and romance still reigns supreme throughout year - every year. How's this possible? It's possible - no, it is - because the planet, Venus (absolute love), travels through each of the 12 sun-signs. Constantly. So, no matter who you are or where you are (on Earth), you're affected by whatever Venus-related activity is taking place in our solar system. No one is excluded. And with Venus-in-play, who would want to be?
Noteworthy: Last Tuesday, March 3, 2012 at 11:18 a.m. (ET), the sought-after Venus entered the joyful sun-sign of Gemini, the Twins, and will glide through there (going back and forth during this particular transit) for a little more than 5 months! - until Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 8:43 a.m. (ET), when it leaves and enters the glamorous sun-sign of Cancer, the Crab (definitely, a "Starcast" for another time). A powerful planet, indeed, Venus effortlessly attracts whatever you desire the most. Nothing is beyond the ability of Venus to bring love, laughter, harmony, and happiness into your life. The secret: Those qualities must first exist within you, if you're to attract - and keep - whatever you desire the most.
Now, in your mind's eye, see a numerical (1 through 12) clock. That's the zodiac wheel; that's your own birth chart. And each pie-shaped wedge (9 to 10 o'clock, for example) is a house - an area of activity (love, money - in every currency imaginable - work, and so on) in your personal world. Know that this effervescent sun-sign influence (at the moment, it's Venus in Gemini, the Twins) now permeates your thoughts, feelings, and actions with an extraordinary substance. Time now to acknowledge Love.
Starcast: March Part 2
Welcome to "Starcast" - a compelling look into what the Cosmos has in store for the 12 sun-signs. When viewing the Universe, everything is cutting edge. Nothing is casual; nothing is taken for granted. And there's always change taking place. Case-in-point: Last Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 1:15 a.m. (ET), the Sun entered the sun-sign of Aries, the Ram. And yesterday, Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 10:37 a.m. (ET), the New Moon (new starts) took place in the same wonderfully aggressive sun-sign of Aries (more athletes are born under this sun-sign than any other), the Ram. And what makes New Moons so fascinating (aside from their powerfully favorable influence) is that they're so incredibly different from one another. And this difference impacts dramatically on everyone, no matter who you are - or where in this world you are. No one is excluded.
This New Moon in Aries, the Ram, will unfold advantageously over the next twelve to fourteen days. And wherever you find Aries (who must be Number One in all things - fashion, sports, sales, theater, love, and Life itself) in the birth chart (every birth chart), there - in that particular house (there are 12) - the individual must take charge, must lead, and must win! Nothing less is considered; anything else is unacceptable. It's from this Aries-ruled house that the individual will wage a secret war on whatever scale necessary and by whatever means called for (courtesy of Mars - Aries' ruling planet). That - blended with the positive effects of a new start assures an energetic and result-getting two weeks - just ahead.
Let's visualize a numerical (1 through 12) clock or wristwatch. That's the zodiac wheel; that's your own birth chart. And each pie-shaped wedge (4 to 3 o'clock, for example) is a house - an area of activity (love, money - in every currency imaginable - work, and so on) in your everyday existence. Know that this dazzling sun-sign influence (at the moment, it's a New Moon in Aries, the Ram) now gifts you with a high level of verve, dash, and drive. Use it well, use it wisely, and use it constantly.
Starcast: March Part 1
Welcome to "Starcast" - a fascinating look into what the Cosmos has in store for the 12 sun-signs. Let's investigate that sought-after planet, Venus (love, relationships, and creative matters) - and discover exactly which sun-sign it's now traveling through. And what that particular sojourn means for each of the 12 sun-signs. Keep in mind: No matter who you are or where you are (on Earth), you're influenced by whatever planetary activity is taking place. No one, absolutely no one, is excluded.
Last Monday, March 5, 2012 at 5:25 a.m. (ET), the planet, Venus, entered Taurus, the Bull - and moves through there until Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 11:18 a.m. (ET) - when it enters Gemini, the Twins (definitely, a "Starcast" for another time). Noteworthy: Regardless of the sun-sign (there are 12) that Venus is currently gliding through, Venus connects directly to the five human senses: sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound - which are the body's receptors. Here's the divine energy that supplies You with the magnetism to attract whatever (person, place, or thing) it is that You desire. Using kindness, warmth, cleanliness, good manners, thoughtfulness, and huge amounts of imagination and creativity, nothing is beyond Venus' ability to bring love, laughter, joy, and happiness into existence in your Life. But there's a catch. It is You who must activate those qualities within yourself. It is You who must be all that Venus is, if you're to attract - and to keep - whatever and whomever You desire.
Take a moment, now, to visualize a numerical (1 through 12) clock or wristwatch. That's the zodiac wheel; that's your own birth chart. And each pie-shaped wedge (6 to 5 o'clock, for example) is a house - an area of activity (love, money - in every currency imaginable - work, and so on) in your personal world. Know that all planetary influences (now, it's Venus in Taurus, the Bull) forever thrive - wherever You are.
Starcast: February Part 2
Welcome to "Starcast" - an intriguing look into what the Cosmos has in store for the 12 sun-signs. Here we are, on Earth, during one of those fascinating cycles when the Sun enters the next sun-sign one day - and the New Moon (when the Sun and the Moon are in alignment within one of the 12 sun-signs) occurs several days later in the same sun-sign.
Case-in-point: Last Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 1:18 a.m. (ET), the Sun (personal endeavors) entered the mystical sun-sign of Pisces, the Fish. And two days later, on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 5:35 p.m. (ET), the New Moon (new starts) took place in the same Pisces, the Fish - creating a superb force field that unfolds favorably over the next 12 to 14 days.
Noteworthy: Not to be treated casually (worse still, overlooked), this 14-day time frame is the perfect cycle in which to initiate new ideas, new plans, new contacts; certainly, new projects. Know that this is the glamorous sun-sign of Pisces, the Fish - one swimming upward toward the light; the other, downward toward the most obscure parts of a sandy Ocean floor. Ruled by the subtle and unpredictable planet, Neptune - here, both beautiful dreams and terrifying nightmares are represented - possibly, at the same time. Whatever your sun-sign, this New Moon in Pisces affects you directly - because Pisces rules one of the twelve houses within your own birth chart (also known as the zodiac wheel).
Starcast: February Part 1
Welcome to "Starcast" - an entertaining look into what the Cosmos has in store for the 12 sun-signs. Let's investigate that stunning planet, Venus (love, luxury, and creativity, of all kinds) - and discover exactly which one of the 12 sun-signs it's traveling through. And what that particular sojourn means for each of the 12 sun-signs. Noteworthy: No matter who you are or where (in this world) you are, you're affected by whatever planetary activity is taking place. No one is excluded.
Scroll back to earlier this week - when on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 1:01 a.m. (ET) - the planet, Venus, entered the sun-sign of Aries, the Ram, for the entire month of February 2012. Now here's an absorbing fact: Venus is warm, loving, eager to embrace and to be embraced. But like the sun-sign it enters, the planet (in this instance, it's the emotional and creative Venus) takes on the qualities of that sun-sign. So, Venus is moving forward through Aries, the Ram - one of the three Fire signs (Leo, the Lion, and Sagittarius, the Centaur - half human/half horse, are the other two) - who abhor confinement, sameness, and a fixed schedule. Here - Venus in Aries - creates edgy, but lovingly intense situations and conditions. Whatever your sun-sign, this dramatic planetary and sun-sign combination affects you directly - because Aries governs one of the 12 houses within your birth chart (also known as the zodiac wheel).
Think of a numerical (1 through 12) clock or wristwatch. That's the zodiac wheel; that's your birth chart. And each pie-shaped wedge (6 to 5 o'clock, for example) is a house - an area of activity (love, money - in every currency imaginable - work, and so on) in your day-to-day existence - one of which Aries, the Ram, governs. And this influence (Venus in Aries) continues 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It never stops - even when you're asleep or not consciously thinking about it.
Starcast: January Part 2
Welcome to "Starcast" - an absorbing look into what the Cosmos has in store for the 12 sun-signs. While the concept of ‘moving forward' is a staple here on Earth, the same concept can be seen at work in our amazing solar system. There, the Moon and the planets are constantly in forward motion. And late-breaking developments are always underway. In fact, each month brings its own group of new developments. Take, for example, the Sun's entry into the unpredictable sun-sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer (forever pouring the Waters of Truth of Humankind), last Friday, January 20, 2012 at 11:10 a.m. (ET). Wait! It gets better. Then, last Monday, January 23, 2012, the New Moon (when the Sun and the Moon are in perfect alignment within the same sun-sign, signifying new starts) occurred in the same Aquarius at 2:41 a.m. (ET) - setting up a vital force field that unfolds favorably over the next 12 to 14 days.
Noteworthy: Whatever your sun-sign, as well as wherever you are on Earth, this New Moon affects you directly - because Aquarius, ruled by the planet, Uranus (the unusual and the unexpected), governs one of the twelve houses within your birth chart - also known as the zodiac wheel. Time now to create your own late-breaking developments by initiating whatever is new - new ideas, new plans, new projects. Relax, be steady, and focus. The New Moon always brings something very good.
Now, visualize a numerical (1 through 12) clock. That's the zodiac wheel; that's your birth chart. And each pie-shaped wedge (3 to 2 o'clock, for example) is a house - an area of activity (love, money - in every currency imaginable - work, and so on) in your daily Life - one of which Aquarius, the Water Bearer, governs. And the New Moon's place in your birth chart is the House where significant people and situations will arrive to set the stage for late-breaking developments. Welcome them; work with them. It's sheer Advancement - no matter who you are or where you are.
Starcast: January Part 1
Welcome to "Starcast" - a captivating look into what the Cosmos has in store for the 12 sun-signs. It's a New Year - 2012 - here on Earth. And a new travel schedule for 2012 - whether it's local or long-distance - is in the making. Time and distance are major factors - and no one treats the endeavor (going from one place to the next) lightly. Interestingly enough, this same concept applies to the planets within our solar system - which contains the most important of all travel schedules. A perfect example is the way in which that distant and powerful planet, Pluto (signifying "remarkable transformation"), quietly slipped on November 26, 2008, from one sun-sign - Sagittarius, the Centaur - into the next - Capricorn, the Mountain Goat. And it's quite an impressive travel schedule - one that will exist for approximately 14 years! That's right - the planet, Pluto, will glide forward until November 19, 2024 - except for a brief sojourn back and forth through Aquarius, the Water Bearer, from January 20, 2024 until September 1, 2024, before finally leaving Capricorn for Aquarius on November 19, 2024 (definitely, a "Starcast" for another day).
So, let's investigate how - in 2012 - this vivid and dramatic influence of Pluto's incredible transformative energy will affect you as it moves through whichever House (there are 12) that Capricorn, the Mountain Goat, governs in your birth chart (also known as the zodiac wheel).
Once again, it's back to the drawing board. Now, visualize a numerical (1 through 12) clock or wristwatch. That's the zodiac wheel; that's your birth chart. Originally, a sundial, each pie-shaped wedge (9 to 8 o'clock, for example) is a house - an area of activity (love, money - in every currency imaginable - work, and so on) in your day-to-day existence - one of which Capricorn, the Mountain Goat, governs. And Pluto's place in your birth chart is the House where vital and life-changing situations, conditions, and circumstances will arrive to illustrate the meaning of "remarkable transformation" - no matter who you are or where you are.
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