June comes in with a light touch but things heat up big-time at the solstice. Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer on the 26th. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...Jupiter and Mars in your communication house are teaming up to help you use your words and thoughts to create more of the life you desire. If you've been putting off writing a book, grant proposal or other important communiqué, now is the time to launch. Just get it started before the 26th when Mercury goes retrograde. Taurus (Apr. … [Read more...]

Two more eclipses and the latest installment of Uranus square Pluto challenge us to ground our soulful desires into the reality of a rapidly changing world. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...The May 9 eclipse pushes you to define what you value most in life. We tend to think of wealth in terms of money and what it can buy, but I would argue that true wealth consists of the time and freedom to do what you want -- and the wisdom to know what would bring you joy. Let this be the prayer of your … [Read more...]

Five planets in fiery Aries inspire us to take passionate action this month. The Scorpio Lunar Eclipse on the 25th challenges us to engage our souls and find the deeper meaning in what we're doing with our lives. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...Opportunity -- perhaps disguised as a big, bad wolf -- is huffing and puffing at your door. The message is clear: It's time to step into who you really are. You can walk through the door, or wait until the wolf blows your house down. Either way, now is the … [Read more...]

Mercury remains retrograde through the 17th, but the Sun's entry into Aries on the 20th rings the cosmic alarm clock, as Mars, Venus, Uranus and Pluto team up to send life into hyperdrive. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...To quote the Taoist master and Zen bowler, "the Dude": Take it easy, man! Use the first part of the month to rest, relax and store up energy, because your life is going to become very kinetic as soon as the spring equinox hits. You'll need to make an important relationship decision … [Read more...]

A new vibration on the planet calls us to let go of the past and dare to live creative, joyful lives. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...January brings you several opportunities to step into a bigger public role. In order to seize these opportunities, you need to be willing to let go of a part of your personality that is stuck in the past. Start by owning the dream of your life and aligning your creativity and passion with that goal. Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20)...You can make real progress towards your … [Read more...]

Mercury stations retrograde on Nov. 6. That's Election Day in the USA, so watch out for surprises. A solar eclipse in Scorpio on the 13th and a lunar eclipse in Gemini on the 28th push us to transform our lives and align ourselves inwardly with the new world we are trying to create. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...Big opportunities to step into your power and use your passion to create meaningful change are right there on the horizon. But you need to connect with your truth before you can take that … [Read more...]

Mercury, Saturn and the Sun all move into the deep waters of Scorpio this month, prompting us to look within and understand the deeper meaning behind the choices we make. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...Mercury and Saturn move into your 8th House, prompting you to dig deeper and understand the hidden motives underlying your desires. Fortunately, your ruling planet Mars flies through your 9th House of exploration and metaphysics all month long. This would be a great time to travel for a yoga retreat … [Read more...]

Life lurches forward mid-month as heavyweight outer planets Uranus and Pluto square off, pushing us to new levels of self-transformation. There's no turning back now, so we've got to get exceptionally real about what we want to create and dive right into it. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...You've been asking to be shown your mission, and you should get your wish later this month. At least one other person in your life helps you see what you really want out of life and the ways in which you push … [Read more...]

August should offer something of a respite from the intense energies of 2012. It's time to recharge our batteries and prepare for the final chapter of this transformational year. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...If you feel like you're waging a one-woman war against injustice, take a step back and ask yourself where the fun went. Yes, your cause is probably just, but fighting fire with fire leaves everything burnt to the ground. You didn't come here to put all the killjoys in their place; you came … [Read more...]

A strong emphasis on the cardinal signs pushes us hard in July towards personal and global evolution. We might actually be grateful for the Leo Mercury Retrograde that starts July 14, forcing us to slow down and focus on what feels good. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)…With your ruling planet Mars moving into your relationship house, you finally get a break from some of the drudgery that has so characterized the year thus far. Your challenge now is to know what you want from other people and be … [Read more...]

A powerful eclipse in Sagittarius on the 4th reveals our inner truth and inspires us to passionate action. The Venus occultation on the 5th brings a wave of healing and activates the creative power of the 2012 consciousness. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...You get a blast of spiritual insight at the eclipse on the 4th. You see how a family pattern has played itself out through you in this lifetime and realize you are free to transcend this pattern and live your own life from now on. Leave the past … [Read more...]

With Mars back to direct motion, the pace of life picks up in a positive way in May. The first eclipse of 2012, a solar eclipse in Gemini on the 20th, ratchets up the energy and could make things feel a little chaotic. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...Very positive money energy for you in May. With your ruling planet Mars finally back up to speed, you're primed to take advantage of this opportunity period. You've got the energy and drive to work hard -- both on your financial goals and on your own … [Read more...]

Mercury returns to direct motion on April 4 and Mars, which has been retrograde since January, turns direct on April 13. After a somewhat chaotic beginning, we begin to stabilize into a new reality mid-month with lots of opportunity available. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...You're flying by the seat of your pants at the start of the month. A relationship may need answers that aren't readily available. Speak your truth with love and the solution you're seeking will eventually arrive. The New Moon … [Read more...]