SUN OPPORTUNITY
April 19, 2012 at 12:12 PM EDT until
May 20, 2012 at 11:16 AM EDT

The Sun is all about where you SHINE! The Sun in Taurus is moving through your 1st house of identity and how other's see you. This house also rules the personality, your attitude, how you see the world, how you look, appearances, your worldly outlook, and self-awareness and how you respond. It includes the self, ego, anima, projected image, expression of inner motivation, soul purpose, initial approach to life and your aura. Take special note that this first house rules your soul's purpose and your inner motivation.

This is a time when you should be getting clearer on your goals and where you are headed in Life. Identify what it is that motivates you to 'anything'. Always look at what motivates you to say, do and be absolutely anything. The Sun is shining in your own sign; therefore, expressing yourself through your own creative efforts will serve you well. People are taking notice of you, so stand up straight and smile.

Refrain from adopting a selfish attitude while the Sun is shining on you. It may be easy to ignore the needs and concerns of others when all the attention is shining on you. If you are going to place your own needs first, then see what you can learn about yourself and your outlook on the world through the reflection. Perform daily awareness checks where you realize something new about yourself (Good or bad). Become more aware of why you do the things you do and why you say the things you say. Scroll down to read your Mercury Opportunity.

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MERCURY OPPORTUNITY
May 9, 2012 at 1:14 AM EDT until
May 24, 2012 at 7:12 AM EDT

Mercury is all about COMMUNICATION! Mercury in Taurus is moving through your 1st house of personality, how you see the world, how others see you, attitude, appearances, worldly outlook, self-awareness and how you respond.

A boost of energy has entered your personality. This boost can be used chaotically or in an organized way to get more accomplished. That is the awesome thing about astrology is allows for your free will. You always "get to" choose. Scatter or organize. So what is it going to be . . . scattered or organized? Remember, this is the house of personality and how you respond; therefore, this transit is about how you communicate with yourself. Other people will also see you in response to how you see you. In other words, they will treat you in the same manner that you treat yourself. They are merely following your lead. If you say that you are anything less than wonderful, then other people will say the same thing. Scroll down to read your Venus Opportunity.

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VENUS OPPORTUNITY
April 3, 2012 at 11:18 AM EDT until
August 7, 2012 at 9:43 AM EDT

Venus is all about LOVE and BEAUTY! Venus in Gemini is moving through your 2nd house of self-worth, money, monetary gains and losses, security value system, morals, possessions, your own resources, personal self esteem and talents.

Venus is about "attraction," which usually comes in the form of Love and beauty. Since Venus is in your 2nd house of money and possessions, you have a greater ability to attract wealth and personal belongings. You may also have a heightened sense of morals and values. You have an increased attraction among lavish and extravagant material things. Even though you are attracting more money during this time, your eye seems to catch beauty in material objects, thereby spending as lavishly as the eye sees.

Since money and material possessions come to you easily right now, it is a perfect time to save the increased money that is coming in rather than spending it quickly. Take the time to "feel" what it is like to have more money in the bank that usual. Remember, more than anything, this house represents your self-worth. Just because you have more money does not mean you should spend more money. Usually when more money comes in, it is a time to prepare for something bigger down the road.

When Venus is in Gemini, you should be asking for a discount no matter where you go. Just ask! Gemini is the sales person of the zodiac. Gemini is the flirt of the zodiac. And Gemini is the great communicator of the zodiac. Venus brings about Divine Protection and juicy Lovin' on the sign involved. Venus will remain in Gemini until August 7, 2012. That's a lot of Lovin' on flirty, fiesty and flighty Gemini. Knowing full well Venus was in the process of making her move into Gemini, I decided to go ahead and play the Venus in Gemini card in three completely different circumstances. I asked for a discount and got it all three times. I thought my Scorpion King was going to fall over when he saw this astrology work for me. I told him, "Watch and learn baby." We pulled into Auto Zone and we walked in separately. I grabbed the oil and oil filter that he needed. While he shopped and listened to me in action, I went to the counter and kindly asked the nice man for a discount. He looked at me, smiled and said, "Well we normally don't discount on the oil because it's maintenance but I think I can do something here. How about 15 percent?" Being the Gemini that I am, with a charming Gemini flirty smile I said, "That would be great! I really appreciate it." Geez, I didn't even need to use my wink with my smile . . but I did.

Venus is in Gemini until August 7, 2012. Now this is quite a long time for Venus, the planet of Love and beauty because Venus typically stays in a sign for about a month and then moves on to the next sign. Now folks, it is really important to understand how this Venus in Gemini energy works and this understanding is what will keep you out of trouble because Venus in Gemini is 'fickle love' and Venus in Gemini is going to affect us all in some way. Venus in Gemini is even more fickle love when it is afflicted by a hard aspect (a square, opposition, etc.) Watch for these squares, oppositions, etc., as I make additions and changes to this particular writing over the next several months.

Now folks, it is really important to understand how this Venus in Gemini energy works and this understanding is what will keep you out of trouble because Venus in Gemini is 'fickle love' and Venus in Gemini is going to affect us all in some way. Venus in Gemini is even more fickle love when it is afflicted by a hard aspect (a square, opposition, etc.) Watch for these squares, oppositions, etc., as I make additions and changes to this particular writing over the next several months.

Venus in Gemini is not really motivated to settle down. This Venus in Gemini energy likes to 'date around' and it extremely difficult to make a relationship, permanent. Venus in Gemini basically says, "Variety is the spice of Life." The sign of Gemini is known for having two of everything including two Loves and when you throw Venus in Gemini into the mix, then two Loves is a necessity. In fact, I expect a lot of people may feel like back-pedalling in their relationship and may not feel all that excited to 'settle down'. There will likely be phrases such as, "Can't we just be friends?" and "I Love you, I'm just not in Love with you." Now as a Gemini, I'm old enough now to admit to myself and the world that this is definitely the case. While Gemini may be in Love, they also have a Love in their back pocket just in case the other Love doesn't work out. The fix for this is to have a career or hobby that you most certainly would not give up for a romantic Love. In this way the Gemini can have their cake and eat it too. So I have my Scorpion King who I Love and I have this website, which I Love. I wouldn't give up this website to make room for another man and keep him in my back pocket just in case. Forget that! My insatiable and unquenchable desire for two Loves finally got satisfied. So the Gemini mistake is making the two Loves 'of the same' instead of 'entirely two different things'. Get it?

Venus in Gemini is much like Venus in Aquarius who often says, "Can't we just be friends?" Those with Venus in Aquarius or Venus in Gemini should probably not even get married. In fact, I will just go out on a limb and say 70 percent of those with Venus in Gemini or Venus in Aquarius have absolutely no business being married. This does not mean that Venus in Gemini or Venus in Aquarius can't be devoted individuals because they can be, they just need an enormous amount of personal freedom and the kind of freedom they need isn't what a normal person can give them. I'd say that the Sex in the City character, Samantha had Venus in Gemini. Someone with Venus in Gemini or Venus in Aquarius in their natal chart is spending a helluva lot of time chasing pleasure. In fact, when it comes to a value system concerning romance, intimacy, dating, marriage and Love; Venus in Gemini is pretty dang superficial.

Venus will go through its Retrograde period from May 15, 2012 until June 27, 2012. During that Retrograde period you absolutely do not want to mess with your looks by getting a full make over or even plastic surgery during that time. No one should EVER change their appearance too much or even drastically during Venus Retrograde. Also, here is the heads up on relationships, Venus Retrograde is not the time to set wedding dates, get engaged or even get married or you will be rehashing all of the problems you didn't settle and work out. Venus Retrograde will be the time to iron out differences and correct what is already present such as taking better care of yourself and your relationship. You can read more about Venus Retrograde in your Weekly Horoscope. Scroll down to read your Mars Opportunity.

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MARS OPPORTUNITY
November 11, 2011 at 12:16 AM EST until
July 3, 2012 at 7:31 AM EDT

Information regarding Mars Retrograde from January 23, 2012 until April 13, 2012 is in your Weekly Horoscope.

Mars is all about AGGRESSION and DRIVE! Mars in Virgo is trine (easy and effortless energy) your 5th house of pleasurable activities, dating, love affairs, playtime/acting, sensual emotions, lovers, parenthood and sexuality, creativity, artistic pursuits, hobbies, recreation, procreation, children. It also includes leisure, games, sports, self-fulfillment, joy and bliss.

Check out the Mars Moving Through the Signs Calendar. Dates are listed from 1920 up until 2015.

Mars moves into Virgo for an unusually long transit of nearly 8 months. That's quite a long time. Mars typically stays in a sign for about 1-1/2 months, so you can see 8 months is out of the ordinary. Now the reason for this is Mars will turn Retrograde in Virgo on January 24, 2012 and then turn Direct on April 14, 2012 moving along again picking up speed but for now, it's a slow poke. The Good news is Mars in Virgo (earth sign) will form a trine with Pluto in Capricorn (earth sign) and Jupiter in Taurus (earth sign) forming a Grand Trine.

This trine in the earth signs will impact the earth signs (Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo's) 1st, 5th and 9th houses. The short answer for these houses involves your approach on Life, your creativity and pleasure and new experiences, adventure and possibly travel. Keep in mind the keyword here is new 'experiences'. Your skeptical, analytical or stubborn nature could keep you from manifesting what you want as you play "what if it doesn't happen". You need to be more focused on "what if it does happen." They key to manifesting is believing and seeing that it will happen. If your "what if it doesn't" outweighs your "what if it does" then thy will (your will) be done. Remember, new experiences, watch for them. This Grand Trine between Mars, Jupiter and Pluto will last until Saturday, November 26, 2011.

After November 26, 2011 it just keeps getting better. Self-expression is the focus right now. This is your playful time when it comes to dating, intimacy, creativity and sport. You just want to have fun right now. You may even find yourself seeking out intimacy. Watch it -- there is no need in getting careless when you drop your drawers. If you just "be yourself," you will indeed attract more partners to you. There is no need to try so hard. A little competition goes a long way. If you are single, then going to a sporting event where there is aggressive Mars competition in the air just may introduce you to your next romantic partner. Scroll down to read your Chiron Opportunity.

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CHIRON OPPORTUNITY
February 8, 2011 at 3:57 PM EDT until
April 17, 2018 at 4:10 AM EDT

Chiron is all about discovering your WOUNDED HEALTH WITHIN! For all Taurus', this involves your 11th house of friends, groups of people, former loves, past relationships, the future, your hopes, wishes and connections with those who are in a high position or VIPs. Chiron is an asteroid and is called, the wounded healer. Chiron, the Wounded Healer, represents our emotional and physical wounds. It reveals a part of us that is hurt, small and vulnerable. Chiron encourages us to heal our wounds, and then look beyond personal realms, to see the suffering of others, and to become teachers and healers. The house that Chiron occupies in your Natal Chart is where these characteristics will manifest the most.

There is a thought that we create our own suffering because we continue to cling to material possessions, behaviors, beliefs and ideas that we need to release in order to move to our higher-self. Ahhhhhh . . read that sentence again for a deeper impact. Wherever you find Chiron in your Natal Chart, it represents where you suffer and how you can release your own suffering to move forward in Life.

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