Sun Enters Aries

Aries, The Ram
March 20 to April 19

Modality: Cardinal
Element: fire
Ruler: Mars
Keywords: Initiative, action, adventurous, enthusiastic, dynamic, impatient
As an Aries you are a born leader, eager to take the initiative and be a leader. Be careful, though, as you tend to be impatient; this trait can get the better of you at times. You are energetic, and [...]

Tomorrow is International Astrology Day!

Tomorrow is International Astrology Day!
Considered by many to be the start of the astrological new year, International Astrology Day is celebrated each year on the Spring Equinox (the day the Sun enters Aries). There are various observances around the world, including lectures and other events.
Anyone have any plans to celebrate this observance?

New Moon in Pisces, March 15, 2010

This new moon occurs on March 15 at 3:01 pm EST (7:01pm GMT) at 26 degrees Pisces.
New moons signify new beginnings and the start of a new cycle. Since this new moon is in Pisces, qualities of compassion, enlightenment, and emotional well being will be in focus; this is a good time to help others [...]

The Houses of Your Astrology Chart

The horoscope is divided into twelve houses, each taking up 30 degrees (1/12) of the 360-degree circle; each house describes a different area of your life and correspond to its corresponding sign. The planets reside in your houses, and describe your actions within each house. Numbered 1 through 12, they start at the center left-hand [...]

What Does Your Ascendant Mean? The 12 Faces We Show the World

I’ve heard the term “rising sign” bandied about for years, from the mentions in Hollywood films to the horoscopes in my daily paper. It never quite struck a chord with me, however, until I realized that my Virgo Ascendant was the reason I didn’t embody my Leo sun sign: I lack a head of fiery [...]

Full Moon in Virgo, February 28, 2010

This Full Moon in Virgo falls on February 28th, 2010 at 11:38 am EST (4:38 pm GMT).
The Sun will be conjunct Jupiter; this will give the Full Moon feelings of optimism and hope. Add to that the steadfastness of earthy Virgo, and you’ve got a recipe for delving deep within yourself to examine the details [...]

Fight the Fat by Sun Sign

Whether it is a New Year’s resolution or simply a desire to fit into that fabulous bikini by spring break, most of us resolve to shed an inch or two at some point during the year. And many of us will not succeed—perhaps because are not planning our weight loss goals in tandem with knowledge [...]

Sun Enters Pisces

Pisces, The Fish
February 19 to March 20

Modality: Mutable
Element: Water
Ruler: Neptune
Keywords: Sensitive, sympathetic, selfless, sensitive, imaginative, intuitive, idealistic, secretive
As a Pisces you are sensitive and compassionate, always looking to help those in need; you must be cautious that you don’t always sacrifice yourself and your needs to those of others. You are creative and use your [...]

New Moon in Aquarius, February 13, 2010

This weekend’s New Moon in Aquarius occurs on February 13, 2010 (9:51pm Eastern/February 14 at 2:51am GMT).
Teamwork, anyone? All New Moons signify a time of beginnings, to plant things and ideas that will grow during the rest of the Moon’s cycle. For Aquarius, a fixed air sign that represents a collectiveness (of ideas, of people, [...]

Will Pay for Astrological Advice

I’ve written in past about the recent rise in popularity of “fortune-telling” services among Americans as our economy has taken a nosedive. These services, whether getting a tarot reading, and astrology chart, or even visiting a psychic or medium, can be costly. And it seems the Italians may have outdone us on this one: a [...]