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Call me crazy, but Mercury retrograde doesn't scare me. In fact, I may be one of the few astrologers I know who actually looks forward to those three weeks in every Mercury orbit when we here on this planet end up with a ringside seat to the most famous of cosmic optical illusions. Yes, illusion, because, as most of us already know, that's what Mercury retrograde is. A three-week celestial "psych" in which Mercury, the astrological planet of the mind, cleverly messes with ours by appearing to travel backward in the sky. How is that possible? Well, when it comes to Mercury, just about anything is. After all, this is the planet our ancient astronomers named after the winged messenger of ...
Venus in Aries: Venus in Aries is hinging Mars. She is a rebellious, nonconforming go-getter; someone strong, quick to act, a bad boy or a tomboy. She knows Mars' likes and dislikes; what makes him tick—so he is easy prey. She is a physical, enthusiastic spark plug, who instantly ignites flames of passion. All you can do is her bidding—wild, spirited, exciting action with no time to think. She wants to be shown that she is loved. She loves surprises and only seems to want to be shown that you appreciate all those impetuous gestures. If Venus in Aries tires of Mars, she is gone in a literal flash—she isn't a possession. The Challenge: You can't slow down or slouch. ...
CapricornDecember 22 - January 20 He's told you before that sex to him is not knowing where you end and where he begins, and you're surprised that a man so self-contained allows his body to mesh with another's so completely. In fact, you've learned to pay careful attention to the small things with him—a glance, a touch, a shift in stance speaks volumes about what he's feeling. These little clues provide infinitely more comfort than a thousand words, because you know that talk is cheap. The simple kindness he gives you provides his feelings well enough, for when he fills you, he looks into your eyes and you know that you fill him just as completely. Saturn, the Deposed ...
Have you noticed that you are inclined to launch major projects at the same time, year after year? Or that you have met the most significant loves or great friends in the same month, though years apart? What if there was a predictable window in your year that could almost guarantee a successful outcome to any venture initiated during that time? What if there was a time when progress would only occur if you collaborated with others, a time when pruning back your efforts in all matters would ensure sturdier and more authentic growth for the rest of the year? We feel new hopefulness and joie de vivre in spring, and we slow down with the inward turn of the wintry months. The power points of ...
