Iron Lady : Margaret Thatcher is Dead

"Go back, you flower people, back where you came from, wash your hair, get dressed properly, get to work on time and stop all this whingeing and moaning"


You might have come across articles on Margret Thatcher and noticed some rather hostile remarks against her in the comments. People are dancing and sometimes spitting on her grave. Even former pop-icon/dream-boat Morrisey publicly called her "barbaric" just hours after she died. (link) raising the ire of stuffy, uptight and bespeckeled bores all over the kingdom.


Why?
Well, She died infamous for her racism, classism, homophobia, poor treatment of the working class and women. For deregulating banks, investing money into Saddam hussein's Iraq while he was exterminating his own people, supporting apartied in South Africa even attempting to brand Nelson Mandela a "Terrorist"... It keeps going and going. Truly the resume of a psychopathic bitchfaced bitch. (apologies to bitches).


For more of her rap sheet, go here: hydopeoplehatethatcher.com.

The horoscopic Details:

IRON LADY
First off her Scorpio rising is known for it's controlling and manipulative tendencies as a component to it's negative expression. Added that her Saturn is just on the ascendant show a person who is cold, reserved and austere. It is the sign of someone who deeply identifies with their role as authority and who wants to 'save face' to preserve the image of responsible, conservative person. This is a person who is in control of herself and enjoys the feeling of control of everyone else.

Her Ascendant ruler, Mars is in Libra a sign of it's debility. Here mars will acquiesce to the needs of others or at least put on the appearance of doing so. Since Mars rules her Ascendant in Scorpio I doubt very much that she would have any inclination to simply go along with another's plan unless doing so anchored her more firmly in the seat and spotlight of power and authority. This is the smiling face that conceals a deep manipulativeness while outwardly waving the banner of bipartisanship and being in the "middle of the road", which she so totally did.

Her Mars, Sun and Mercury are in the 12th house of hidden affairs and privacy and Both Mars and Sun square Jupiter and pluto, a sign of inflated ego and a love of power and influence. Mars (ambition) is also on the exact middle point between her Ascendant (appearance, drive) and Midhaven (career, reputation) a sign of someone who will do anything to succeed.

The corresponding Metal of Mars is Iron and it's quite apropos that she was titled "The Iron Lady". Mars (Iron) in libra (feminine).

Her Mars, Sun and Mercury in Libra are disposited (influenced) by Venus in the 2nd house which her squares her 10th house moon: The need for power (moon) and love of money (venus in 2nd)
Unfortunately, for everyone but her and her awful, psychopathic friends, her Moon is Conjunct the Fixed star Regulus which is a royal star that is a sign of emminence and position of power.

Regulus Heart of the Lion

Moon with Regulus is known for Occult interests, powerful friends, danger from enemies and false friends, gain by speculation, public prominence, great power, honor, wealth, benefits seldom last, violence, trouble and sickness. Make women high spirited and independent. constellationsofwords.com - regulus
Obviously she attained powerful friends, prominence and was high spirited and independent. She also had occult interests and had a personal astrologer, as many politicians and buisness leaders do.


A way with Words
She naturally had a way with words and was able to use her intellect to secure her position of power. But with Mercury and sun in the 12th few probably knew her true thoughts and feelings. She was likely secretive and careful with her small circle of trusted friends. Her Midhaven (career, reputation) was in the middle point between her Mercury and Pluto, a sign of someone who will use speech to manipulate events in her favor. Subtle threats, secrets and a calculating nature helped her to get to that station of influence.

Like the moon, her Mercury is aligned with another one of the most auspicious stars in the sky, The fixed star Spica one of the most blessed and auspicious stars in the zodiac.

Mercury & Spica : Neat, tidy, clever, ingenious, favor of clergy and people in authority, gain through investment, responsible position.http://www.constellationsofwords.com/stars/Spica.html


Death
Margret Thatcher Died as her sun was exactly Opposite her own and just a few days before a New Moon also opposite her Sun, not a sign of death in itself but definetly a sign of stress and in the 6th house of illness: Physical stress.

Mercury the ruler of the 8th house of death was conjunct her natal uranus: sudden suprises and unexpected events.

Uranus the planet of sudden change in the same house of Illness was exactly opposite her Natal Mars. Uranus here causes strange and sudden health afflictions when it aspects our personal planets. With Mars it's fevers, burns, blood pressure and accidents. Aries is the sign of the head and brain. She died of a Stroke.

Spring Fever : New Moon in Aries

Spring is here and it is often most obvious during the New and Full Moons of April when the Sun is in Aries, the sign of Spring and the onrush of newness, fertility and restlessness.

Like the last Full Moon in Libra there are a grouping of planets in Aries adding weight and power to the momentum to the lunation but unlike the Full Moon there are no signs indicating this time being one of tension and crazymaking circumstance. Rather, this New Moon indicates this time period is much "cleaner" and unfettered allowing the onrush of Arien forward-motion to progress without delay.

Venus and Mars are very near the sun adding creativity and perhaps a sexual charge as well. For those born Around April 10th this new year will be powerfully new and creative. One must keep in mind diplomacy as venus is rather weak in Aries and there may be an increase in selfishness and urgency in getting our own needs met, so keep her in mind and remember to brush your hair and tidy up a bit.

Mercury finally bursts into Aries on the 13th after a long period of being retrograde in dreamy Pisces. Even when Mercury was in direct motion the mental air was thick with smoke and haze. It could have been exotic incense or it could have been that bong. Either way it's time to clear the air and manifest whatever divine inspirations we may have encountered during it's sojurn into the dream-world of Pisces. Cut the cord and stop obsessing. Move forward and don't look back. This is especially true for those with Gemini or Virgo Rising.


In Like a Lamb out like a Dragon
This New Moon may start relatively calm but Culminates in a Full Moon Eclipse on April 25th, always a pivitol time of dramatic change and climax. Breakthroughs and breakdowns will be experienced at this juncture in our own lives and in the lives of our loved ones. Keep that in mind with whatever is started around this New Moon and remember that it can be difficult to change course once the snow-ball has started to roll downhill.


What's it to ME?
People with Sun, Moon or Ascendant around 20 Degrees of the 20 cardinal signs will feel this New moon Most significantly and that includes those with birthdays around the 10th of Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct.

Here is a brief breakdown for where the onrush of spring will be felt for each RISING sign. If you don't know your rising sign you can calculate it here: Cafe Astrology: Rising sign calculator. As always, this is an exceedingly brief look at what is going on for each rising sign and does not take into account a variety of factors that signify other evens in your life that can mitigate, exaggerate and modify these stories being told right now. (Email me to set up a consultation to get the real inside scoop on the astrological activity in your life at accomplice @ pantheonastrology.com)

Aries:
Hopefully you are ready for center stage as this is your time to shine with the spotlight on you in some way. With Mars here you have been feeling strong and independent perhaps garnering a bit of attention from others. The closer your asecendant is to 20 Degrees the more powerful this experience will be. Suitors will be a-suit-in' and if in competition you will come on strong and have a lot of force behind you. Remember to excercise some gentleness with women and be a good winner because Mars in Aries does not give a flaming Fuuuck.


Taurus:
There is quite a bit of activity behind the scenes. Later in May this theme will shift with a 'coming out' party with Mars, Venus and the sun in your 1st house. Added to this is the Eclipse cycle (two of the three) be triggering both 1st and 7th houses activating issues surrounding your personal independence and commitment in relationships. Until this eclipse cycle starts in may you will have some time to think things out and relax a bit. Mars in Taurus can be hard to get moving and hard to stop once it's got momentum. Use this time to clear out the old and finish up buisness asap so you can start a new phase with a clean slate.

Gemini:
Bountiful Jupiter is transiting your 1st house indicating this is a time where you are feeling optimistic and 'larger than life'. Popularity and noteriety is easier to come by and this New Moon in the 11th house of Friends could see a social cast appearing in your life. The 11th house is also people we associate with in order to bring about a goal or realize a collective vision so these themes will be playing out in some way even if it is simply a party or social gathering. Just a few days after the new moon (4-14) your ruling planet, Mercury, will leave the fog of slippery Pisces and enter into Aries and your 11th house where projects, plans and ideas will become Re-activated after a period of slow movement and confusion. Talks and plans made during the new moon on the 10th may start come into more direct action after the 14th when Mercury shakes off the affliction of Pisces and pops into Aries.

Cancer:
Heightened activity in your career sector or general publicity could have you sweating. The stress and heat from all this activity could be pleasurable even if it's working you hard, a lot depends on your Moon Sign and if you have more fire in your chart to back up your sensitive emotions with fighting power. Depending on where your Midhaven is you could be experiencing dramatic changes in your career and reputation. Sudden unexpected changes and/or intense urges to break out of a prexisting career and status will be taking up your attention now and/or within the next few years as Urnaus moves over your Midhaven and changes your career in dramatic ways.

Leo:
The new moon and planetary activity lights up your 9th house of Foreign travel, higher education, publishing law, religion and philosophy. While these themes are linked in some ways they are usually very different experiences. For those that aren't going through litigation of some sort may be traveling or experiencing some kind of climax in their Educaiton and for some it will be both. With uranus here the urge to break out and travel will be strong as is the desire to move somewhere far away perhaps even to another culture. Big ideas will be sparked during this time and you could discover a sudden interest in a certain unusual phiosophy or way of looking at the world.


Virgo: Like Gemini, Your planetary ruler has been debilited and diminished while transiting the sign of Pisces. During this time plans may not be going according to, uh, plan. However the light at the end of the tunnel is with this new moon and in the days following, Mercury will pop into Aries and bring enthusiastic clarity to your life. Relatonship snafus that came with Mercury in your house of partnerships will delve into the depths in the 8th and deeper understanding will come to light, though you might not share your revelations just yet. Mercury's ingress into the 8th and the New Moon in the same will have you acting as Private eye, sniffing out hidden details and clarifying what was once obscure. Sex, sharing and intimacy are also themes which can get passions and tempers activated. Make sure no one gets burned.

Libra: Relationships are generally a preoccupation for Libra risers but this period is especially active with a cast of planetary players and a new moon in your 7th house of partnerships. With Uranus present things could be changable without much notice. If your Ascendant angle is at 8 Degrees Aries, then changes are certain. This could come as a sudden new relationship or dissolution of an old one, especially if it is stale or holding you back in some way. If your Ascendant is near 20 degrees Aries changes could also come but they may be less suprising. With your planetary Ruler, Venus, in Aries things might not be as sugary sweet as you like and you could feel that diplomacy has taken a back seat to assertiveness. This could be coming from you or from someone else. Either way, asserting needs and taking leads is a theme right now.

Scorpio: Mars, your Ascendant Ruler Mars is quite happy in Aries right now. This indicates it's a period where you are your usual assertive and powerful self, making things happen and taking control of a situation. This will involve hard work on a project or job and perhaps cleaning up and cleaing out a stifled situation and this includes the health of your body. With taskmaster Saturn in your 1st house you are needing (or wanting) to accept responsibility and control of your life. Though you might be 'feeling your age' you will probably enjoy the feeling of maturity that comes with it. The closer your ascendant is to 9 Degrees scorpio the more you will be feeling saturn's influence. If your ascendant is less than 9 Degrees Scorpio the influence and maturation process has already come and you are now putting down roots and making hard decisions in order to get your shit together. If you have ascendant after 9 Degrees Scorpio the lifechanging effects and affirmation of life-direction are to come. When It happens you may realize a lifelong ambition or discover a path into your more authentic future self. It's a profound time of self-development. Right now it's time to work on the nitty-gritty and take control of your health, if you aren't already.


Sagittarius: There hasn't been a better time to have fun and meet people in a long while. With your Ruling planet in Gemini you will be expanding your friend and dating pool with doors opening and opportunities coming to you through associates, just make sure it's not all talk as Jupiter isn't especially strong here and sometimes talks more than acts. The new moon and planetary line-up in Aries shows this is a time of increased pleasure and fun though some may be having children or attempting to get pregnant which is can certainly be fun but not in the sense of having a party where everyone is invited. Perfoming arts, creativity and drama are highlighted now so if you are a creative type this will be an usually active time. If single and looking to date this is an excellent sign so take advantage of this phase especially if you have Ascendant/Sun/moon/venus or Mars in the late degrees of Fire signs. If so, then indicators show this esepcially fertile in matters of love.


Capricorn: Your home-life and family is taking your attention right now with this new Moon. For some Capricornians a major move is in the works and for others family matters are taking center stage, perhaps with issues related to their father. Your ruling planet saturn is in the 11th house which is positive overall but you might be feeling a bit cut of from friends especially if you have just moved and are feeling lonely or homesick for more familiar territory. With Uranus in the same sector as the new moon you could be experiencing unusual shifts in your living quarters. Family or rommates may be acting crazy or you might be experiencing sudden moves and accidental living conditions that are driving you nuts. I'm sorry to say that Uranus will be here for some time but It all serves a purpose of liberating you to bigger and better things. Loosen up and let go if a living situation isn't serving you.


Aquarius: The New Moon is activating your 3rd house of communications, siblings and local area. Travel within your local area, errands, talks and tasks could have you working at a frantic pace especially if work related. Your planetary ruler, Saturn, is in your 10th house making career developments slow and ensuring that you pay your dues and work your way up inch by inch. This could be that inch-by-inch phase. For those with siblings that you have active relationships with you might notice a lot going on in their lives which might be making them act out or appear a bit crazy. For some this will not be unusual! For those that have been experiencing money dissapearing and slipping through your fingers, you can probs blame Mercury who is punch-drunk in pisces. When He moves into Aries on the 14th things will begin to clear up though you might have some paperwork to go through in a hurry (taxes?). Although neptune in your 2nd house of finances will continue to make money dissolve away the entry of Jupiter into cancer later in the year will really improve things and make good on empty promises that you may be hearing on repeat right now.

Pisces: Your ruling planet Jupiter is traveling through your 4th house which might have you desiring to move somewhere larger and some of you have already done just that. With all this Aries activity in your 2nd house of finances you might be scrambling to pay off mortgage that was bigger than you could swallow, perhaps borrowing or signing paperwork to borrow money. Others are doing great but may be spending as much as they are making or lending out to friends and family -perhaps to others with Pisces rising! Mars here in your 2nd house can motivate you to make money but it can go as quickly as it comes in. With Mercury traveling through your 1st house you may have been unclear in your dealings and desires and your attention has been elsewhere while money issues may have been building. When Mercury leaves Pisces for Aries and your 2nd house you will immediately begin to focus on finances and getting things clear but soon after Mars will leave and enter taurus where income might slow a bit. It's a complicated situation involving money right now so do what you can to save and expect the unexpected.

Hooking up : mars and venus conjunct in Aries

The not-quite-annual linkup between Venus and mars is this coming weekend which is especially good omen for those single and looking to hook up. Venus and Mars are the cosmic lovers of the planetary family though it is the Moon and Sun that are the cosmic couple -there is a difference.


Venus and mars are about spontaneous, irrestiable attraction of opposites on a physical, animal level. The Moon and Sun are about Needs and ideals and, in a way, matrimony. That's not to say you can't find a long-term relationship partner this weekend, but the feel in the air will be more about spring fever than hunkering down and nesting for the winter.

The pair will meet in Aries, the home sign of Mars where he is happiest and where venus is out of her element. During this time the important social glue of harmony, charm and grace will be diminished by the heat and urgency of Mars even to the point of agressiveness. While this may be welcome to those with a lot of fire in their chart it could burn the more sensitive and delicate types out there especially those with planets in Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.


If it's your birthday this weekend expect a lot of attention and expect it to continue for the year ahead as this celestial alignment will influence your solar return chart, a horoscope for the year starting on your birthday.

Anyone with Planets and Angles near 18 Degrees Aries, Leo or Sagittarius will be especially effected by this weekend but this is especially those who have a planetary Ruler of the 5th or 7th at 18 Degrees Aries and even MORE so if that ruler was the Sun, Moon, Venus or Mars.

Those who have other aspects indicating love and sex will find this to be one of the most sexually charged weekends of the year. and those who have progressions aspecting your Venus, Ascendant or Descendant or Ruler of the 5th or 7th you could start an important relationship.

so if you have spring fever and have been needing to get out of the house... now is the time to set yourself free!

(Romantic and sexual adventures aside, Creativity is another key theme for this cosmic pair and energy put into creative works could result in something wonderful.)

Spring Fever : Full Moon In Libra

This year the annual full moon in libra, a sign of balance and harmony, is especially unbalanced, disharmonious and intense as it is swept up with electric Uranus the disruptor of the planetary Gods and irristable cosmic lure of compulsive anus jokes.

This full moon is opposite a busy swarm of activity in the sign of Aries, with the sun, venus and Mars adding heat, urgency and complications to the already crazymaking element of Uranus. Because Mars rules Aries and is present here means that he "rules the day" and his agressive, caustic spirit effects the usually soft and romantic libra moon. This activity will be felt wherever Aries is present in your natal chart and will be especially noticable by those with Cardinal rising signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) and even more so to those with natal planets that align in some way with the Full moon and the constellation of planets in Aries.

Often people think of Love when they think of Libra and this is partially true. Libra is also social harmony and partnerships that have a kind of agreement behind them such as in the case of business partnerships. However not everyone will experience this full moon about Love per say, but the themes of Libra (balance, equanimity, harmony, agreements, judgements) will be present, affected and/or disrupted by this lunation. Where Libra and Aries sit in your natal chart will give added focus to this edgy, stressball period.

Where is your libra house? First you will need to find your ascendant or "rising sign" which can be generated all lickety split right here: Ascendant calculator. The rising sign determines what order the zodiac falls into and what corresponding house a particular sign rules.


Rising sign:

Aries - Assertiveness and Self-centeredness VS give and take within relationships. Of all the signs, relationship disturbances are strongest among those with Aries rising. This period will be when you will want to do whatever you want/need or are compelled to do. If there is something obstructing your self expression you may experience a bout of vulcanism in your personal life. Because the Moon is in your 7th house partnerships may be effected. This could be the consumation or combustion of an important relationship. Be careful about both commitments and burning bridges.

Taurus - Aries rules your 12th house of hidden activities, retreat and self-undoing while the full moon occours in your 6th house of Work, service and physical health and illness. Because of the hidden, perhaps unconcious stress you could experience psychosomatic illness within your body. Your work can also be effected perhaps by events happening in secret.

Gemini- Your circle of friends, networks or group you may belong to could be especially exciting or fun and there is a possibility of Romance. If already seeing someone it could get more intense or suddenly dematerialize. Performances or dramatic renactments could go well if they need the fire and enthusiasm of mars as fuel. The 5th house is also associated with the conception of a child so sex could play a part in the sense of procreation. Perhaps more than some other signs, this particular situation is dependent on other factors within your natal chart.

Cancer - Career and public standing are under the erratic effects of Mars and Uranus. The changes could effect your home or something in your home life could be effecting career. A new job (or lack thereof) may require moving to a new location. If you are experiencing unusual amounts of stress at work, try and leave it there. Don't bring it home with you. If you work from home then you just might be screwed.

Leo - Travel, school and courtrooms are the themes activated now though most of you will experience only one of those areas. The moon is situated in your 3rd house of communications wich can dovetail back into the weirdness, stress and heat you are feeling in those aforementioned life areas.

Virgo - Money -especially other people's money is effected by the planets in Aries and your own personal finances are effected by the unpredictable activity here. Urgency regarding finances could improve after venus leaves Aries in mid april but for now things may be rather unpleasant.

Libra - like Aries, Relationship issues will be at the forefront with you or a partner needing space as both of you could be acting unusual. This is a difficult time for long term relationship stability and with Uranus in your 7th house of partnerships until 2018 things are going to be tricky for a while.

Scorpio - Unusual heatlh and/or work issues could have you in a relative state of confinement. You may need to lock yourself away from the world or somehow confined even if against your desires. Unusual illness and physical alements may be experienced and the result can lead to a feeling of having to be taken out of pubilc view for a while.

Sagittarius - Jupiter is traveling your house of partnerships which is an excellent time to be expanding your world through friendships. This full Moon may take that to a new level with social activity that puts the spotlight on you and your wider circle of friends. You could be performing, literally or metaphorically with the result being a new networks forming around shared goals and long term dreams. creativity, romance, Performances and partying will be likely now but are also subject to the erratic and crazymaking presence of Uranus and Mars.


Capricorn - Sudden changes and reversals in your home life could effect work and vice versa. The erratic effects of Uranus could up-end your homelife and find you spending more time working or working at finding a new home. Public attention and career advances are possible as are personal secrets being broadcasted to the world.


Aquarius - The day-t-day life of Aquarius rising is effected by the lightning storm of activity in Aries. Communications, travels, neihbors, roommmates and siblings are unusual to say the least. use caution when traveling around town or abroad. For some the activity occouring now is a prequil to a trip or vacation. For others a major move is in the works in the upcoming eclipse in may.

Pisces - Money matters are an issue for a lot of people right now but especially for you. It's not all bad but right now it doesn't look all that good at least as far as lending and borrowing go. With your money ruler, Mars, at home you might be subject to a major increase in cash flow but speculative ventures will be much better when Jupiter, your ruling planet, moves into your 5th house later this summer. Money can go as fast as it comes in right now so watch out for unexpected costs.

Slow your roll there, Ladies and Gents: Mercury Retro and Direct 101

Mercury is about to end it's foggy retrograde cycle through Pisces but we are not out of the woods yet. It won't be until the 20th until Mercury starts moving forward and, Until then, it is actually the most powerful time for Mercury to be expressing it's wonkiness.

There are a lot of misconceptions about mercury retrograde. So for y'alls edification and such:

Mercury Retro and Direct 101

Most everyone knows about Mercury retrograde period and some understand that retrograde periods are when a planet appears to move backwards in the sky and is a cycle where the planetary virtues are turned inwards, backwards and skewed in some way. Like all of astrology this is symbolic.

Mercury rules the mind, words, writing, numbers, details, communications and the like. It's retrograde period does not cause relationship breakups, fights or generally "bad things" to happen though it can cause problems related to the things it generally corresponds to. Justin Beiber's hamster dying is not one of them (I actually read this) unless he accidentally misread "hamster poison" as "hamster food" and fed it to him. Then, yes, dang it.

Retrograde planets

A retrograde planet will effect you MOST when it is slowing down to the point where it appears to stop in the sky before going reverse or before switching forward again. Speed is more important than direction but forwards is still "better" than backwards only because it's going to stop and retrace it's steps. It isn't a curse though it can be very frustrating.


A planet stationing to go forwards or reverse will be making an aspect to one of your personal planets or points for it to be noticeable. However other people connected to you can be vicariously effected, as in the case of accidentally feeding someone 'people poison' instead of 'people food'.

Retrograde movement is not "bad". It can be but It can just as likely be good. it depends on other factors. There are many long-winded, wide-eyed and spiritual takes on retrograde processes being necessary for evolution and whatnot. I don't discount them but I'm not going to indulge in it either. Often it is a time when we realize an error not necessarily the time of the error itself though the realization is when we must deal with the mistake.

Planetary dignity or debility can be Good or bad, respectively and most noticeably when making aspects to you. Dignity is when a planet is in a sign it rules or has a special affinity with. Debility is when it is in a sign opposite the sign it rules or opposite a sign it has a special affinity with. Mercury is dignified in Gemini and Virgo and it is  debilitated in Sagittarius and pisces.


I hope this clears things up and alleviates undue anxiety about this process for some people. You can't hide from life and we can't always wait for the stars to align in perfect symmetry before taking action, but listening to intuition and observing this process with proper awareness can help direct our lives in small but significant ways.

New Moon in Pisces

New Moon 21 degrees Pisces
Pisces is known for the soft dreaminess of the ocean at night but this period may seem a bit more turbulent than usual as there is a swirl of planets occupying Pisces including retrograde mercury which is about to turn direct. Mercury stationing direct is it's most powerful moment of this retrograde cycle. So, right now those waters may seem a bit more turbuent than usual especially for those with mutable rising signs, Piscse, sagittarius, Gemini and Virgo. Turbulence may be just what is needed, however and the movement may break us out of our ruts and get some much needed momentum.

Kicking up the possibilites of turbulence is that Pisces ruler, Jupiter in Gemini, the sign of it's detriment. Here Jupiter is more talk than action and his customary warm expasiveness has a tendency to turn into hot air and mixed messages. Increasing this susceptability of vice over virtue is that Gemini's ruler, Mercury is also poorly placed in the sign of pisces and is more confused than coherent. and, to make matters worse -er more pronounced(!), mercury in Pisces is in a tense square aspect to Jupiter where it is slowing down to stop in it's tracks and begin direct motion.

This stationary period is really where mercury retrograde gets it's bad reputation and, truth be told, it really only effects people who are being aspected by it personally ...and those talking to, relying or depending on the person being aspected. Even though Mercury will be going direct it doesn't mean we are clear of the whole retrograde menace as it will be stationary from March 16 to the 20th. Adn then there is the issue of it being in the sign of Pisecs until April 13th (my birthday!) where it is more suited to dreams than clarity.

As I said, you won't be feeling the more exasperating vibes of Retro Mercury unless is is aspecting you peronally and stationing to go direct or reverse. It goes direct March 16-20 at 5 Degrees Pisces so unless you have a personal planet or angle (rising sign, midhaven,ect) at 5 Pisces you will not experience it. Go to astro.com to calculate your chart or hire an astrologer (like me!) to see if you have any planets on that degree. Quickly get your ascendant here: http://www.cafeastrology.com/ascendantcalculator.html

I had Mercury square my neptune as it went retro and discovered I had lost the title to my car and, long story short, lost my car as a result.

anyway, back to the New Moon...

Mercury going direct near this New Moon could also signal plans moving forward, albiet slowly and with caveats. Important calls may come in signaling forward momentum JUST in the nick of time.


Those with Mutable rising signs (or planets) will be feeling this New Moon the most (click here if you don't know). That is : Pisces, Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius. Here are brief overviews for Mutable rising signs. Remember this is a Verrry incomplete look at what is going on and is very impersonal. The only way to get a fine tuned reading is to hire a professional. Re-read that last sentence beause Mercury in Pisces is a classic period for being mis-heard and mis-read.

Pisces Rising : You are going through a major personality overhaull. Mutable signs mutate so this isn't exactly unusual for you but right now with New moon sharing the 1st house of Self with Mars, Venus and Retro Mercury, you could be going through a major identity shift or crisis. The last Virgo Full Moon was in your 7th House of partnerships and this identity shift could be coming from a major relationship change that happened at that time. With mercury going direct you could call back someone from your past -or someone from your past may come back to you in some way. Be extra careful in making or accepting promises during this time. You are likely feeling mystified about yourself and your own feelings. Don't let anyone agitate the already fluctuating reflections you are seeing in the mirror.

Gemini Rising : Jupiter is transiting your 1st house which is an excellent, once-every-12-year cycle, but Jupiter is not as strong and reliable as he could be so be extra careful about expanding or growing too much or too soon. This warning is particularly so in the case of career where the New Moon is occouring. A promotion or new start in the career is occouring for a lot (but not all!) of you. Make sure you are presenting a truthful image of yourself to superiors as Mercury stationing direct could alter any agreements about work, pay or job duties if someone finds out you have concelaed or altered something about yourself. However I don't mean to give undue fear in this scenario as it could be a wonderful development and your sense of self could be transformed in a wonderful way due to this new sense of authority and accomplishment. Just be weary of sudden change of agreements and miscommunications during the next few weeks.

Virgo Rising : Jupiter is transiting and boosting your 10th house of Career and prestige right now but the focus during this New Moon is set on relationships, which may dovetail back into career issues especially if you work with clients or have close relationships with co-workers. Mercury here can give misundestandings, misunderestimatings, mispeakings and smitakes in cnumicatins -especially in regards to your interpersonal relationship dynamics (as opposed to family or children). It's possible that relationship issues are beset with deception -intentional or not- and coming from you or coming AT you. If you are feeling like someone isn't being truthful especially in regards to career and buisness -wait, go slow and see how things develop as Mercury goes direct and passes out of Pisces. It's difficult to tell what is going on -your suspicions could be mistaken... or not. Get opinons from others without mistakenly inititating the conflict yourself by publicly intimating untrustworthiness from someone who actually IS worth your time.


Sagittarius Rising : Jupiter is transiting your 7th house of partnerships which is opening doors via friends and associates. A new relationship with someone especially giving or helpful is also possible and will continue to be possible until this june when Jupiter moves into the sign of Cancer. For some this will be due to a major move or shift in your home-life occouring or climaxing now. This is a time-period where you are likely to move but It might not be the BEST time to move as Retrograde Mercury in Pisces is issuing fog and confusion here as well. Signing rental agreements are very tricky right now. This isn't to say things will go wrong but they will likely end up different than you expected especially if there are certain difficult aspects your Natal Moon and or Natal Jupiter. Regardless there is major activity here: rennovations, remodeling, moving, roommate issues,ect will all be a highlight to this period and will continue to aggrivate and confuse until mercury goes direct and finally passes out of this house into your 5th house where the focus will turn to Love and romance, thank God. Unless things are looking grim and ready to collapse -then Goddamnit it all!

As I said, Horoscopes are brief and vague as they don't take into account a persons full Natal chart. That said, I really hope this helps some er, four or more of you!

One of the best ways to utiliize this moon is to do some active ritual dreaming! Take 5-HTP or melatonin (both increase dream activity and vividity, wake yourself up multiple times through the night and then write down your dreams or, if you are lucky and/or talented, document your Astral projection journeys! Let me know how it goes!

Synchronicites: The fall of Rome?

Recently Lightning struck the Vatican as the pope announced resignation which came abruptly and among continuing acusations of aiding child rapists as well as criticism for being a former member of the elite SS youth brigade for the NAZI party. Photos of him engaged in NAZI salutes and standing before Adolf Hitler shocked many who came across the viral photos though they have been widley dismissed by true believers who seem unable to cope with the reality of the situation.



Today a second synchronicty signifying the fall of the catholic empire occoured as the pope released a dove as symbol of peace before a group of children and was soon attacked by an errant seagull. This is significant as the dove is a bird sacred to the Goddess of Love, Venus aka the greek Aprhodite (among many names to many cultures). In astrology venus is said to be “exalted” or especially well-placed in the sign of Pisces, a sign associated with Christ, the “fisher king”. Venus placed in Pisces equals, among other things, the pure love of Christ for humanity. As the Catholic and Roman empire colonized the pagan world they took venus, the symbol of the Goddess as their own gender-neutral symbol for peace and love.

http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/01/29/popes-dove-of-peace-attacked-by-seagull-of-irony/