Mercury & Pluto Link Up Today

Mercury hooks up with Pluto today and we could get a "blast from the past" or find ourselves thinking about something and unable to let it go. At the root of this lies expression of thought WITH absolute truth, nothing less. Getting to the heart of what bothers us requires facing facts we may not like, but are real nonetheless. Only then are we offered liberation from forces perceived to be holding us back. Do you have a story to share?

Capricorn New Moon on New Year's Day

New Moon alert! The New Moon in Capricorn (10 degrees) takes place on New Year's Day and holds hands with Pluto and Mercury, and this suggests there will be a HUGE event that gets tongues wagging! Mars also joins in acting as a trigger for creating an event that could happen really fast, and possibly connected to accidents and/or "heat" (explosives). This New Moon activates the USA's region of foreign lands, as well as legal matters. Pay attention to court rulings in the month of January. Houses of money are also lit up for the USA, so expect to see extreme swings in the financial markets, and the best advice would be to stay calm and not take risks. Mars does activate the USA's chart rather strongly, and although foreign lands are indicated, nonetheless we are likely to have an "at home" event that rattles our headlines. This could very well be a New Moon that beats the band! (in terms of significance)

Mars crosses 9 degrees of Libra

Over the past 24 hours Mars crossed over the degree it will turn direct at on May 19th 2014. For those who are most affected (any planet at 8-10 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, Libra) you may have received a "smoke signal" of what's to come. Mars keywords: enthusiasm, eagerness, energetic, reactive, impulsive, aggressive, competitive, angry, irritated and "hot". Watch for accidents (usually brought about by hasty actions), fevers and situations that demand "act now and think later".

Venus Retrogrades Today!

Venus goes retrograde at 4:53 PM (EST), which means we are going to review and re-assess our values, commitments, responsibilities and obligations for the next 40 days; leading to changes that affect relationships and money. Business matters are especially targeted, and the process of sorting out what works (and what does not) will make itself clear in coming weeks. DO NOT get cosmetic work, host a major social function or spend significant amounts of money until the end of January! Each Sun sign will be considered with the release of Predictions 2014 (on New Year's Day). 

Update: Edward Snowden. Could he be our digital privacy hero?

These words were first posted on June 23 2013, with emphasis extracted with the following quote:

"...So what lies ahead for him according to his chart? Using the transiting planets, progressions and solar arc techniques it appears that he may find a safe haven after all. Coming up he will encounter several transits affecting the income sector, including financial challenges. However he also has fortunate planets activating the same region, suggesting he will find answers or solutions to these challenges.  When one’s life changes and profound new chapters emerge, the planet Pluto is sure to be active. In his case he has transiting Pluto opposing solar arc Mercury, hinting at actions he must take in respect to something or someone else…in this case his spoken words have pit him against the US government causing him to “start over” in another country. 

With his natal Jupiter and Uranus in close company to one another, he is sure to love exploring other cultures and most likely will adapt easily.Transiting Jupiter will also contact solar arc Mercury, especially by early March 2014. This hints at good news of some kind, so until then we will have to wait and see what happens. What we do know for sure is that his natal North Node is in Gemini and to find any chance of happiness in this lifetime Edward will have to learn to stand by his convictions by demonstrating them through thoughts and ideas…even if it goes against what others expect of him..."


Recently major Internet firms met up with President Obama behind closed doors, and this seems to suggest that "something's in the works". Although allegations continue to leak regarding secret spying tactics used by the NSA, which included the bugging of Germany's chancellor Angela Merkel, a federal judge has ruled that domestic phone data-mining to be unconstitutional. So is this meeting with the President and these major Internet firms a coincidence? A recent interview with a Canadian representative hammered home this point by revealing that the means to encrypt information without intruding on our privacy does exist (at time of writing her name eludes me but will provide once found). She went onto say that this process would take time (and money) to implement, which are reasons enough to stall implimenation at the national (NSA, IRS, etc) and public (Google, Facebook, etc) levels. However, privacy high-jacking would be reduced, and our lives less intruded upon by agencies and companies that have no business poking heads where they don't belong. This does not mean to suggest that viruses and hacking will be eliminated, but at least it helps protect our public/digital footprint.

Enter Edward Snowden, who for reasons that do him more harm than good, exiled himself so that he could make us aware of what's really going on. Smear campaigns have attempted to make him look disloyal, and yet the well informed reader knows better. As events continue to unravel, and as the average reader becomes better informed, what we may come to discover is that Edward Snowden did us a favor.

His natal chart lacks the required current planetary energies to suggest hardship and failure, but rather it shows support and a more prosperous period lies ahead. While natal Mercury and Uranus oppose one another (his brilliance with technology), they will be receiving positive support, indicating an outcome that will benefit him. He may continue to live away from his homeland of America, but don't be surprised if one day he returns (and not behind bars either).

The Moon contacts Jupiter today

The Moon is crossing 10 degrees of Cancer today, touching off the energy of Jupiter of March 2014. Think of this as a smoke signal that may indicate positive changes arriving in the future. So please share any good news you receive today!

Lunar Information

Did you know that the term "lunacy" comes from the word "Luna" meaning Moon? Historical records show that "lunatics" come out of the woodwork (so to speak) under a Full Moon, a time of potential overwhelm. Full Moons are about other people, and not ourselves, and this can cause delays and mishaps when we fail to get things done. Are you feeling overwhelmed now? 

Gemini Full Moon

Tomorrow's Full Moon in Gemini sparks an interest in ideas and communications, and a desire to improve and/or grow with the assistance of others. Reach out and ask for help, and listen to the feedback you receive as it could help you enormously. Chit chatting is OK providing your words don't hurt others!

Full Moon 26 Gemini December 17th

The Full Moon coming up is on December 17th and money is the issue! At least it is for our nations capital, and Saturn is also conjunct the Ascendant. These are sobering energies, bordering on anything that could be called festive. East coast locations are mainly affected, and may spark issues that arose in May.

Saturn and the Eclipse of May

Saturn is activating the Eclipse degree from May of this year, signaling that it's time to look at issues of responsibility, commitment, integrity, discipline and the willingness to work hard if needed. Money could play a part in matters, but more importantly we have ALL been asked to look at our VALUES. Misplaced values affect decisions that ultimately stress us and leave us feeling empty. LESS is more.th your post

Venus Is Highest Degree Planet Now

Venus is now the highest degree planet until December 20th, which compliments the holiday season through the expression of love in action. Expect to give (and get back) "heartfelt" connections with others. Shopping for practical items is more likely to be "the gift" of the season, thanks to the practical sign of Capricorn. Get shopping and holiday entertaining done by December 22nd, when Venus reverses course (retrogrades). More on this later!   

Mars enters Libra today!

Mars officially enters Libra today, and this signals major issues in coming weeks (and months) concerning relationships (of all kinds). Things get "heated" when Mars is involved, and often things happen fast. The bigger message is having to make room for others, when in fact you want to focus on yourself. Upsets occur when you are unable to find balance between you and another.