Libra
October 3, 2008
The harvest is past and nights are lenghthening. Our work is done for now and it’s time to be sociable, time to recognize and acknowledge the others around us. It is especially that time of year to focus on the special other in our world. This is Libra, September 22 - October 23, the time of relationship.
Virgo
September 1, 2008
Let’s face it. Nothing is good enough for Virgo. Fussy, fussy. Picky, picky. No one knows like a Virgo how hard it is to carve out a little piece of perfection in this world where everyone does things wrong. No wonder that Virgos fret and worry. And if Virgo is in conflict with other energies, amp up the fretting to obsessing. Amp up the worry to anxiety. Thank goodness Virgos (August 22 – September -22) have wings.
Leo
August 1, 2008
In late July, the fiery Lion begins his rule, warming and brightening our hemisphere. The Sun is his lord and Leo shines accordingly, lighting up the zodiac. The Lion’s days are July 23 – August 22. When you compare the power of the Sun with anything else in our Solar System, you see why Leo is considered by most astrologers to be the most powerful of the signs.
Cancer
July 1, 2008
On the year’s longest day, we enter the emotional waters of Cancer the Crab. The Crab rules until July 22. Cancer is the sign of the mother. In the beginning was the word but also the mother, the cosmic womb from which all life springs. Astrologer Stephanie Austin reminds us that the word matter comes from the same root as mother.
Gemini
June 1, 2008
Opening May 20th and on the zodiacal stage until June 20th is Gemini, the sign of the Twins. Gemini is the first of the human signs—the air signs—the first sign of mind. This is the sign of early childhood, where we learn about the world around us. The Twins teach us that we live in a dual world where there are two sides to everything.
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Taurus
May 1, 2008
Taurus (April 20 – May 19), the sign of the Bull, is the flowering of Springtime. Ruled by Venus, this is Earth’s most beautiful time. The Bull is slow and sensual, beautiful and indulgent. Taurus reminds us to stop and smell the flowers; we need to slow down to appreciate life.
Aries
April 1, 2008
The zodiacal year opens on the first day of spring under Aries, the sign of the Ram. Red hot and unstoppable, Aries is the fire of birth, springtime and all new beginnings. It is the spark of spirit that sets life in motion. Those born under this exuberant sign are filled with adventure, optimism, and the fire of new life.
Pisces
March 1, 2008
Pisces, the sign of the fish, is the twelfth and final sign of the zodiac. The last day of Pisces is he last day of winter, the closing of the zodiacal year. Pisces also brings us to the end of our spiritual journey, our reunion with creative source. Some call this God.
Aquarius
February 1, 2008
The sun moves into Aquarius, the eleventh sign of the zodiac, on January 20th for its annual 30 day sojourn. This is the sign of the rebel and the innovator. Following conservative Capricorn, Aquarius challenges us to think outside the box and to overcome racial, religious, and nationality differences. The wisdom of the Water-Bearer is inclusion and inventiveness. Aquarius is the third and final air sign, the sign of high intelligence.
Capricorn
January 5, 2008
The day of longest darkness, December 21, is celebrated all over the northern hemisphere. This is the first day of Capricorn (December 21 – January 19), the day the sun stands still at it’s southern most moment of it’s yearly journey. This is the day of the winter solstice, a day marking the return of the light. Capricorn is therefore an ultimate sign. The sun can only travel north now. Capricorn must go to the top of the mountain.