Transiting Venus in Cancer After several weeks of non-stop activity in Gemini, it was time for Venus to check out of the sign of perpetual motion and into the cozy, soothing and nurturing atmosphere that Cancer calls home. Thanks to her rulership of Taurus, Venus has an earthy side that enjoys a comfortable home, hearty meals…
As the sign that presides over the mind, Gemini is curious about everything and everyone. It’s also restless and craves variety. Consequently, while Venus is here, she behaves much like the bee that samples the nectar of a variety of blossoms while keeping an eye out for more tempting delights.
While visiting the restless and freedom-living sign of Sagittarius, Mercury took advantage of every opportunity to expand his knowledge, broaden his horizons and push some boundaries. Though he enjoyed every moment exploring the wonders of this expansive sign, the fleet-footed messenger soon realized that he was spreading himself a bit too thin. In need of clear priorities, better organization…
“I succeeded by saying what everyone else is thinking.” – Joan Rivers Despite being 81 years old, the death of Joan Rivers came as a shock to most people. Perhaps part of the reason is that the self-proclaimed queen of plastic surgery was undergoing a minor surgical procedure on her vocal chords when she suffered cardiac and…
Mercury in Leo After spending several weeks in Cancer’s cozy, quiet and sensitive world, it was time for Mercury to wring out his watery wings and bask in the warmth of the Sun. From the moment Mercury crossed into the Lion’s den, he felt an urge to polish his wings, clear his throat and take center stage.…
Now that I’ve discussed Melanie Griffith’s chart (click here), what planetary influences speak to the demise of Antonio Bandera’s marriage? Although born in different years, Antonio’s Leo Sun is just one degree higher than Melanie’s, which means in recent months he too experienced a challenge to his identity courtesy of Saturn. In fact, he’s experiencing it…
Oh my. The solar eclipse at 11 degrees Scorpio this past November landed directly on the composite Jupiter in the composite seventh house (the marriage), which means that the April 29 solar eclipse at 9 Taurus fell in the composite first house and opposed (confronted) Jupiter in the seventh house. Eclipses often precipitate significant, and often sudden, changes, so…
Love them or loathe them, you’ll never ignore them because every single Leo is born with star quality.
After more than five weeks of being immersed in Pisces’ sea of tranquility, Mars knew that unless he made land soon he would be condemned to live the rest of his life as a sensitive man. Emotionally waterlogged, the planet that never says die pressed forward until reached the Aries shore where he was greeted…
After spending several intense weeks learning about the mysteries of life in Scorpio, Mercury was ready to bring his newfound knowledge into the light of day. He was also eager to share it with the world, which is why upon exiting the Underworld, he immediately hit the open road that Sagittarius calls home. Although Mercury is…