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May 2012

MAY 2012 HOROSCOPES
by Chrisalis

ARIES

Venus goes retrograde in your area of communication just as the moon is in your sign on the May 17. This may have the effect of what may have been a romantic couple of days suddenly turning into a communication mix up especially early on the May 17 when Uranus will also be in close contact to the moon. To add insult to injury – which is what I’m trying to warn you about so you can avoid it – there is an new moon eclipse on May 20 also in your area of communication. Best keep any thoughts you have in relation to your love life to yourself this month as you may be skating on shallow ice if you think you can fix things for now.

Moon in Aries May 16, 17, 18

TAURUS

Mercury enters your sign on May 10 with the promise of better communication and also clearer thinking on your part. There is a new moon in your area of love and relationships on May 5 and whilst this may have you thinking you have finally come to a few conclusions in that area with new insights you may be experiencing you may wish to wait till the end of the month to put any of these hypothesises into action. With a new moon eclipse on May 20 in your area of stability and security you do not wish to go rocking any boats just yet. A better plan of action would be to do what you need to do for yourself and wait till the coast is clear to follow through with any other plans.

Moon in Taurus May 19, 20

GEMINI

This month as the Sun enters your sign on 20 May you may feel a little bit out of your depth as emotions linked to an eclipse on the new moon in your sign start bringing up a whole lot of questions… without answers. To add to this Venus, who has been blissfully travelling through your sign all month with promises of a great love life actually does a slow down and goes retrograde on 16 May. This may leave you with a few headaches along with those lack of answers and the urge to push forward to find the answers. Beware not to rock too many boats just now though as you may not be able to handle what you unearth. Mercury will quickly travel through your sign from 25 May to 7 June. I know this is the ruler of your sign, I know this should be of help but even the speed at which Mercury is travelling should give you some clue as to why you need to put a “stop” on your mouth getting you into more trouble.

Moon in Gemini May 21, 22, 23

CANCER

This is a month where things may not be as they seem in your love life and certainly a month to allow yourself time to use any positive self help strategies you have learnt. Secrets may come out and you need to be prepared to deal with them. The new moon eclipse is in your area of spirituality and also intuition however it is also a moon that is very much geared to mental processes so take time to blend your intuition and rational thinking together. The moon in your own sign on May 24 and 25 is a perfect time to put this to practice as Mercury also moves into Gemini at this time and only highlights your need for balance. Luckily for you you were born with strong instincts as you may need them this month and you may also find you learn a thing or two about yourself along the way.

Moon in Cancer May 24, 25

LEO

This month may find you focussed more on your friends and what those friends and friendships mean to you. Some you may love, others you may not feel so close to and others you may wish to finish ties with. The eclipse on May 20 may have the effect of highlighting all these things to you at once and you may be just itching to act on what you come up with. Bear in mind though that with Venus retrograde in your friendship area at the same time you may not be seeing the full picture or you may not be being shown the full picture. When the moon moves into your own sign on May 26 though none of this may matter as Mercury also moves into your friendship area at the same time and nothing may be able to hold you back from what you wish to communicate to others at that time.

Moon in Leo May 26, 27, 28

VIRGO

You’ve had a bit of a hard time of it recently with Mars travelling ever so slowly through your sign and then turning retrograde to give you another dose of its energy along the way. With Mars now back in a direct motion you may be excused for thinking you are out of the woods… however, on May 21 with the new moon eclipse just a few hours old you may find things come back to haunt you as this moon will form a tense aspect to Mars and may have you lashing out in spite of your own resolve to stay calm. If there is anything annoying you at work try to ignore it on this date as you may find a lot of your frustration around the last few months focussed on a situation that has nothing to do with what really is bothering you.

Moon in Virgo May 29, 30

LIBRA

Not for you the problems that other signs may be having thing month with the new moon eclipse, Venus and Mercury in Gemini! You are looking at a smooth sailing month where you may actually make a few decisions, look at booking some holiday plans or even just have a make over. All past times I’m sure you will relish in. This month may feel like a freeing up of your energy, a shift in the right direction. Even with Saturn still retrograde and in your sign for what may seem like forever with Mars direct and hopefully having cleared up any feelings of tiredness you have been experiencing you are all set to make plans. That sounds like a month to celebrate to me… or a month to just get on with things you need to do.

Moon in Libra May 3, 4, 31

SCORPIO

The full moon in your sign on May 5 may herald in what turns out to be quite an emotional month for you. This can be positive though with Mercury travelling through your relationship area from May 10 to May 25 which is a good time to say what is on your mind and get a head start on any issues that may arrive after the new moon eclipse on May 20 as Mercury may work in your favour to fathom out some issues you have been trying to get a handle on. Use the time till May 16 when Venus is retrograde to put your case forward in business matters and get any legal matters out of the way before Venus turns retrograde after which, you may find things slow down for you and obstacles are placed in your path.

Moon in Scorpio May 5, 6, 7

SAGITTARIUS

The eclipse on May 20 falls in your area of love and relationships and I use the word “falls” for another reason also… you may find you have a fall in your relationships if you don’t forearm yourself carefully and that means paying note of what you are thinking so it doesn’t inadvertently come out of your mouth (I know you like to hear things bluntly). You have Venus going retrograde on May 16 in your relationship area along with Mercury entering into this area of your life on May 25. This is all having the effect of making this month a quite exciting time for your romantically but with Mars forming a tense aspect to all these planets and your own Sun you are being forewarned to play it safe.

Moon in Sagittarius May 8, 9

CAPRICORN

This month may be all about work for you… which you should enjoy! May 16 and 17 sees the moon in your relationship area giving you a time to take stock of what you want just now. After the new moon eclipse on May 20 you may wish to take notice of any health issues which may arise especially if you have been neglecting this area of your life lately. Mercury sees you focussing on your home life till May 10 and then it is time to focus on a little creativity for yourself till May 25 at which time its back to work mode. Venus will give you a boost to your love life this month but after May 16 keep an eye out for anything out of the ordinary… you know…. like something that doesn’t add up!

Moon in Capricorn May 10, 11

AQUARIUS

Mercury is in your area of communication till May 10 giving you an extra edge intellectually to forge ahead in any talks you may wish to initiate. With Venus in your area of creativity and romance also this month you may wish to turn your attention to this as the positive energy you feel there till May 16 may not last for the remainder of the month when it is retrograde and perhaps a bit draining on you. On the bright side though you seem to finish the month off after May 25 on a high with the moon travelling through your relationship area and Mercury coming in to help you out with any creativity endeavours you are trying out.

Moon in Aquarius May 12, 13

PISCES

You may feel you are sandwiched between doing what you want to do this month and being refrained from doing it at the same time as Mars, Venus, Mercury and the new moon eclipse all play to cause you a few frustrations. Use the period from May 10 to May 25 to strengthen communications that need attention. For the remainder of the month you may wish to use your home as a safe place and sanction and if you have family around you all the better. This is a “learning” month for you in situations that come up so take what you learn and do the best you can with it.

Moon in Pisces May 14, 15

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April 2012 Monthly Horoscope

Aries

March 21 – April 20 

You start the month out at a bit of a disadvantage – with your personal ruler (Mars), your career ruler (Saturn) and your work ruler (Mercury) all retrograde.  But things straighten out for you soon enough, with Mercury turning direct shortly thereafter and ultimately moving into your sign.  Mars follows suit on the 14th and will be in mutual reception with Mercury at that time. What that means for you – aside from getting your mojo back – is that things will start moving forward for you in all of these areas.  Your finances should also start to improve – with Jupiter and Venus both in your money sector and the New Moon taking place there later in the month.  This should be a relatively prosperous time for you, starting around the 16th and culminating on the 22nd.  Focus your energies on that time frame and you’ll find that you can do no wrong.

 Moon in Aries:  April 18, 19, 20, 21

Taurus

April 21 – May 21 

While you may feel like you’re on top of the world this month, your relationships are going to need some fine-tuning. With both Jupiter and Venus in your sign (and the Sun and New Moon later in the month), you’re probably feeling comfortable in your own skin.  But you won’t get off so easily where romance is concerned. Pluto (your relationship ruler) turns retrograde on the 10th and Mars (in your romance sector) is itself retrograde until the 13th.  If you’re in a new relationship you can bet the honeymoon phase will be over, and if you’re in an established relationship you’ll be rehashing old arguments. New people coming in are probably not “new” at all – but rather those you have long standing karmic issues with. Whatever your current status is, you can expect this month to be all about facing and dealing with relationship crises.

Moon in Taurus: April 21, 22, 23

Gemini

May 22 – June 21

Love is in the air for you this month, starting on the 3rd when Venus enters your sign.  This should be a light-hearted, playful period where you get a lot more satisfaction from friends and social connections than you do at home.  You’re unlikely to accomplish much in terms of professional goals this month – mostly because your attention is diverted elsewhere. With the full Moon in your romance sector on the 6th and with Mercury and Mars in mutual reception beginning on the 16th, your focus will be on your interactions with others rather than personal ambition.  A new prospective partner may enter the scene on the 23rd, although this is unlikely to last.  Focus on casual, friendly exchanges rather than anything serious. You may find yourself embroiled in a heated confrontation on the 25th, but other than that it’s all play and very little work for you this month. 

Moon in Gemini: April 23, 24, 25, 26

Cancer

June 22 – July 22 

You can accomplish a lot in the work-place this month as long as you remain focused.  This may be easier said than done, with your career ruler (Mars) retrograde for the first half of the month and in hard aspect to Neptune. But the Sun, Uranus and eventually Mercury will all make their way through your career sector, putting the spotlight on professional considerations. You may be in line for a raise or promotion.  Your relationships paint a different picture though: you’re could run into conflicts with neighbors or siblings around the 14th.  Remember the three C’s – communication, cooperation and compromise – if you want to mitigate more serious problems. You’ll want to make sure you’ve got reliable (and safe) transportation during this time.  Wait until the 26th, when the moon moves into your sign, to make any serious decisions or changes to your lifestyle.

Moon in Cancer: April 1, 26, 27, 28

Leo

July 23 – August 23 

 While things may be going well for you professionally, your finances are probably in need of a serious overhaul.  Chances are you’ve either underestimated your living expenses or over-extended yourself by spending money you didn’t really have.  Now is the time to take stock of your financial situation and to put a new plan into action. Starting around the 15th and 16th, you’ll be shifting gears over to romance, when Mercury and your relationship rulers force you to deal with conflicts.  It doesn’t have to be disruptive: this energy is best used to put your heads together and brainstorm on ideas that are mutually advantageous. The good news is that Mars is turning direct which means you’ll be making progress. The Moon moves into your sign on the 28th:  Use this time to tie up loose ends on half-finished projects before starting something new.

Moon in Leo: April 1, 2, 3, 28, 29, 30

Virgo

August 24 – September 22 

 Mars has been moving backwards through your sign for the last three and a half months.  If you feel like you’ve been zigging when you should have been zagging, this is partly why.  Your ruler (Mercury) will also be retrograde until the 4th.  This can be particularly challenging, as the combination of these retrogrades can wreak havoc on your carefully orchestrated world.  Luckily, this all gets sorted out by the 14th, when Mars turns direct.   You can expect things to slowly but surely start sorting themselves out, from your relationships to your finances to your work situation. Take a look around you and see what areas of your life you’ve neglected while you’ve been so busy putting out fires.  The aftermath of such a powerful cycle is sure to bring unfinished business to your attention, forcing you to decide what’s worth salvaging and what needs to be eliminated from your life.

Moon in Virgo: April 3, 4, 5, 30

Libra

September 23 – October 23 

Pay attention to the signals your body is sending you this month, as you may be prone to stress-related health concerns, such as stomach and digestive problems.  With Mars and Neptune straddling your health axis, this should be more a wake-up call than anything else. Consider it a message from the Universe that you need to slow down and take care of yourself before anything serious develops.  You’ve probably been running yourself ragged in recent weeks – and feeling like you’re getting nowhere.  This is due to a combination of Saturn moving retrograde through your sign and Mars moving retrograde through your house of “self-undoing.” Hold off on starting anything new until after the 13th.   Even though the full Moon in your sign on the 6th can have you feeling like you’re on top of the world, until Mars goes direct you won’t see much in the way of progress.

Moon in Libra: April 5, 6, 7

Scorpio

October 24 – November 22 

Be careful what you wish for – particularly in the love department – as this month you’re likely to get all that you ask for, and then some.  Prospective partners make an appearance early in the month, and you’ll be tempted to throw caution to the wind and dive right in.  But it’s going to be a whole lot easier throwing yourself into an exciting new romance than it will be extricating yourself from a faltering one later. Venus moves into your house of intimacy on the 3rd, followed by the Moon in your sign on the 7th. Your animal magnetism should be off the charts, making for some sizzling romantic chemistry. Tensions start to erupt though by the 10th and can lead to an uncomfortable realization that you and your partner have little in common. Caution and discretion are paramount to your getting through this emotionally unscathed.

Moon in Scorpio: April 7, 8, 9 

Sagittarius

November 23 – December 21  

You start the month feeling a bit out of sorts, in spite of a favorable aspect between the Sun and your ruler (Jupiter). With a retrograde Mars moving through your career sector and in close opposition to Neptune, you may lack the energy and motivation to get anything accomplished. This is not the time to make waves in the workplace, even if you’re not in agreement with the way things are being handled.  You could be called upon to do something you’re not comfortable with – such as making a presentation you’re not prepared for or taking a stand you don’t agree with.  Venus and Mercury come to the rescue on the 3rd and 4th, paving the way for you to open the lines of communications. Even if things are still a shaky in the workplace, you can count on loved ones to have your back and to validate your efforts.

Moon in Sagittarius: April 9, 10, 11

Capricorn

December 22 – January 20 

This month you’ll want to be on the lookout for those who try to challenge your belief systems. This doesn’t have to be a bad thing, although it’s likely to put you on the defense. The Universe may be forcing you to look areas where you’re too rigid or set in your ways. Or you may find yourself at what seems like an impenetrable impasse with someone whose beliefs are diametrically opposed to your own.  You won’t be able to ignore this conflict, but you may find yourself rethinking some of your own beliefs as you try to gain insight into someone else’s. An opposition between your ruler and the Sun on the 15th will bring things to a head. But if you’re willing to be open-minded and put yourself in someone else’s shoes you may gain valuable insight into how the other half lives.

Moon in Capricorn: April 11, 12, 13

Aquarius

January 21 – February 18 

 You start the month feeling a bit “off,” thanks to an inconjunct aspect between your ruler (Uranus) and Mars. This configuration tends to manifest as more a nagging frustration than anything measurable – sort of like a gnawing sense of discontent that’s hard to put your finger on.  Fortunately for you, it lasts only a few days and should be replaced by sense of renewal and restoration by the 9th.  Wait until after the 13th, when the Moon moves into your sign, to make any significant career-related moves.  Better yet, hold off until the 22nd, when Mercury and Uranus conjunct, as this aspect will help to solidify your goals. Brilliance, insight and ingenuity are the common denominators for these two planets, so use these qualities to your advantage. Where you may have felt like a fish out of water earlier in the month, you can make some very persuasive arguments during this time.

 Moon in Aquarius: April 13, 14, 15, 16

Pisces

February 19 – March 20

When you dream, you tend to dream big – even if you’re reluctant to turn your dreams into reality. This month you’ll be putting those dreams down on paper and working on bringing them to fruition.  This is a good time to make plans for the future and to work on manifesting even your most idealistic goals. You’ll be dealing with your share of emotional complexities too, as Mars turns direct in close opposition to your ruler on the 14th.  Misunderstandings may erupt around this time — through no fault of your own. This is not the time to engage in a show-down with loved ones. Use this energy to work through problems head-on rather than attempting to side-step confrontations. The Moon enters your sign on the 16th and helps to smooth over any lingering resentments. Communicate your needs to loved ones and be willing to hear them out in return.

Moon in Pisces: April 16, 17, 18

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MARCH HOROSCOPES 2012

 by Chrisalis

 

ARIES

The new moon on March 22 falls within your sign heralding the arrival of Spring for many of you. At this time both the Sun and Moon will be at the same degree in the sky along with the planets Mercury and Uranus. Expect anything and expect the unexpected! Communication may be hampered for you for most of this month and it would be wise to check and double check that all is in order there. Don’t go rushing in trying to fix anything within a relationship by expecting this will be a time you are heard… it could go completely wrong for you and the twists and turns that come out of it will may be beyond any “damage control” you can do.

Moon in Aries March 23, 24

TAURUS

You can’t be blamed for walking around in a bit of dream this month. Venus will enter your sign on March 5 and along with Jupiter which is already travelling through Taurus your love life may be in for some very pleasant surprises. One thing to watch for though is misunderstandings… you know those little things that can blow up out of control because someone said something and it was taken the wrong way. With Mercury going retrograde after March 12 you may find you should wait till the end of next month to open up any serious issues you are wanting to discuss.

Moon in Taurus March 25, 26, 27

GEMINI

There may be some upset and friction around friendships for you this month and your usual quick mind may be in for a bit of slow motion somersaulting as you try to steady yourself against all that is happening. Romantically you have a great month to look forward to but even there you need to guard against jumping to assumptions as things may not be what they appear at first glance. The full moon in Virgo on March 8 finds you seeking the sanctuary of home. Keep in mind though Mars is also very close to this full moon so any time you wish to spend at home that you would like to be quiet time may need some planning.

Moon in Gemini March 28, 29

CANCER

Secrets may come out this month that you have been trying to get to the bottom of for quite a while. Even so, you may not get the whole story and without the finer details it would be unwise to act on anything that sounds like hearsay. The full moon on March 8 may find you thinking at 100 miles an hour and you may also be trying to physically keep up with these thoughts. Take one step at a time though as the remainder of this month comes with a minefield of communication challenges. You may think you know the answer, you may be sure you know what you are meant to do… but with Mercury retrograde from March 3 you may find that a little patience goes a long way… keep this in mind especially around March 22.

Moon in Cancer March 30, 31

LEO

This month may find you not quite knowing what to do next. There are several avenues you can go down though just watch yourself if you decide to go the “direct approach”. Mercury going retrograde after March 12 may find you stumbling back over yourself in an effort to undo something that you have said. To make this worse it is in an area of your chart that will be urging you to “tell it as it is” bluntly and without holding back. Any conversations you have been thinking of having are perhaps best put off until this passes which, unfortunately, will not be by the end of this month. The new moon on March 22 will also lend a helping hand to anything your mouth gets you into as Uranus urges you to say something you may regret… just don’t do it!

Moon in Leo March 5, 6, 7

VIRGO 

The full moon on March 8 falls in your sign highlighting within you all that you wish to do. Be careful though as Mars is quite close to this full moon and may cause you unnecessary upset or more work than you needed. After March 22 Mercury turns back into your relationship area and you may see this as a sign that you can smooth over any miscommunication that has been haunting you in that department. However, all is not as you may think it is and any misunderstandings may be blown out of proportion as you try to gain your balance. With Venus in your area of adventure and play though you can focus on these to get you through and also possibly throw in a holiday if that is what you feel you need.

 Moon in Virgo March 8, 9

 LIBRA

 This month sees you focussed on relationships. There is such a lot going on for you just now in this area that you may need a rest before the month is out. Keep an eye out especially around March 22 when the new moon begins her cycle again coinciding this year within a day of the sun entering Aries. That would normally be a great thing to see especially as it falls within your relationship area however joining the Sun and the Moon around this time is also Uranus a planet renowned for causing havoc and changes without a moment’s notice. Venus is in a area of your life just now which is sure to make any relationships intense so whilst you are crying out for the need for stability also keep an eye on any threats to this you may see… they may come quite unexpectedly and from nowhere you imagined.

 Moon in Libra March 10, 11

 SCORPIO

 This month sees a boost to your love life which is just as well as your work may be a little out of balance. So looking on the bright side of love you have Venus in your relationship area from March 5 further being given a boost around March 26 and 27 when the moon is also in that area. To add more good news to your love life Jupiter is still in this area for you and this month may be one of those times where you are just lucky in love. Going back though to what I said about some of the month being out of balance around work… you need to keep in mind that communications at work may not be what they seem and you may experience some frustrations there because of it. The new moon on March 22 may further heighten any negatives around this also so be aware of this… it may save you a lot of trouble in the long run.

 Moon in Scorpio March 12, 13

 SAGITTARIUS

 Do you know those times in your life when you think everything is going to plan, nothing can go wrong, you are riding high on the efforts of your happy go lucky nature… well this month is not one of those. With Mercury going retrograde in your area of romance, creativity and also theatrics you may need to tone everything down a notch. Around the time of the new moon on March 22 you may even find that you need the peace and quiet of your home and family around you as Mercury moves back into this area of your life. Just don’t go taking any moods out on those around you at home. Both Venus and Jupiter are in your work area so you should be able to plough through a lot of work this month without any feeling of resentment. It will be work you love doing and will see you through for quite a while as you seem to do it with a smile on your face.

 Moon in Sagittarius March 14, 15

 CAPRICORN

 Keep an eye on your home life this month with Mercury retrograde in that area you would not want to be unprepared for any surprises that pop up for you. Venus and Jupiter are both in your area of romance and creativity promising this to be a month where you can forge ahead with your love life and also break out a bit from any mundane routines that have set up around that area. March 22 may find you wanting to break free from the constraints of home and do something different to what is your norm for you. The last weekend of March also sees the moon in your relationship area so you may like to plan for a special time with a loved one on that weekend.

 Moon in Capricorn March 16, 17

 AQUARIUS

 Even at the dullest times this month your life looks to be without incident. Retrograde Mercury is travelling through your area of communication from March 6 till March 23 which may leave you either struggling for others to catch up with your mental processes or the opposite… you struggling to catch up with their’s. Either way it is frustrating for you. Also around March 22′s new moon Uranus will add some spice to any ideas you have had… this also may go in either direction… good or bad. You may not feel like it but with Venus and Jupiter in your area of home and family you may like to stay close to home just now so you don’t cause any major upsets that you will need to deal with further down the road.

 Moon in Aquarius March 18, 19

 PISCES

 This month starts with the tail end of Mercury leaving your sign but after that it may turn out to be pretty much downhill for you with communication difficulties as Mercury turns retrograde on March 8 and re enters your sign again on March 23 where you may find yourself needing to clean up any problems you had with miscommunication earlier in the month. Venus and Jupiter are both in your area of communication though so your love life should be given an instant boost after March 5 just don’t go overboard with wanting to talk too much because with Mercury retrograde around you anything you say may be misinterpreted even with such a great combination as Venus and Jupiter to help you out.

 Moon in Pisces March 20, 21, 22

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MARS RETROGRADE

 BRACE YOURSELF – YOU MAY BE IN FOR A BUMPY RIDE

 Written collaboratively by Melodie and Chrisalis

 We hope you enjoy this article and find it of useful to guide you through the next few months.

Have you been feeling a shift in your energy levels lately? Find yourself focussing on what you want to achieve and analysing the steps you need to take you to your goal?

Mars is currently travelling through the logical and analytical sign of Virgo for quite an extended time November 18 to July 4 to be exact. Mars in Virgo is highly disciplined, it also gives you the ability to separate your emotions and aim hard towards your goals. It is a time of hard work to achieve what you desire and also gives you the ability to get a great deal done.

To help you with the Mars energy over the next few months keep an eye on the following dates and adjust your actions/thoughts to use this energy wisely whilst remembering Mars is the planet of war, it rushes in without fear… however, during the next few months a retreat in action may give you your best outcome.

How, you might ask, could this be so? Another side to Mars is anger and how we deal with it, whether in ourselves or others. As Mars in Virgo is the master of logic and analysing the next move the period that Mars turns retrograde from January 23 to April 13 may be a good time to sit back and give thought to how you deal with anger in yourself, in others and in your relationships. 

Mars is not comfortable in Virgo to begin with. The two archetypes are vastly at odds with one another and are therefore hard to synthesize. This is true if it happens to be the sign your natal Mars is placed in. But it’s also true – and just as challenging – when Mars is transiting (moving through) the sign of Virgo as it is just now. 

Where Mars is instinctual, impulsive and assertive, Virgo is more nitpicky, detail-oriented and perfectionistic. As you can imagine, trying to filter one of the energies through the other can lead to frustration and tension. 

People who were born with this placement tend to be workaholics (or go-aholics), exceptionally critical and very hard on themselves. Likewise, when these two archetypes join together in the sky (as they are right now) this energy applies to all of us. You may start to feel like there are suddenly never enough hours in the day, like it’s all work and no play and like the work at hand is never done. 

Add to that the upcoming retrograde cycle and you have a whole new set of concerns. During this time, you may feel like you’re taking two steps forward and one step back – especially in the workplace. Or you may see setbacks in some of the progress you’ve been making in matters of self-improvement. You may start to feel listless, unmotivated and lethargic. 

The message in all this – and the appropriate antidote – is to surrender some of your most out-dated belief systems to the lessons of this Mars in Virgo retrograde. If you’ve been running yourself ragged (and getting nowhere) it’s time to stop and trust that things will get taken care of without your incessant input. If you’ve been too critical and too demanding and too hard on yourself and your loved ones, it’s time to appreciate the beauty in the unfinished and imperfect. 

Your Mars placement can tell you a lot about you and your partner’s anger style (which is also learnt from our earliest experiences and family of origin). It can also give you valuable information into how and why your partner reacts the way s/he does. 

Imagine how useful it would be to know why your man doesn’t react to when you blow up at him (Mars in Aries) and he just withdraws (Mars in Cancer). You are all set for forging ahead to the “battleground” (Aries) whilst he has gone “undergound” (Cancer) with each time you forge ahead to fight.. he withdraws more. You may think you are winning but are you? Are you really? Or do you just have an opponent who rather than fighting you out in the open (Mars in Sagittarius) has gone from sight and may come to “sting” (Mars in Scorpio) you further down the line. You may have Mars in Taurus and be slow to anger but once aroused are like a bull in a china shop – you find yourself dealing with a partner with his Mars in Libra who wants to know all sides of the argument being discussed – ever tried reasoning all sides with a bull in a china shop? Something may get broken and that something may be your relationship. 

Which brings me back to Mars currently in Virgo – cool, analytical, clear and collected. Aiming for a goal and working to get there. You may just find yourself angry with Mr/Ms Virgoan Logic and if you don’t want to take control of your own anger issues then its one way to find yourself hitting your head off a brick wall. 

Fortunately, help is at hand. In the next part of this article different anger styles will be explained and which of these may work best for you during this period. A “General” (you!) needs a plan of action (Mars energy) and if you know how to use this energy to your advantage you can accomplish wonders.

This article was written jointly by Melodie and Chrisalis. We are both highly experienced with astrological and psychic readings. We each have in excess of 25 years each in this industry. If you would like further information on where your or your partner’s Mars is placed please ask for this within a reading.

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January 2012 Horoscopes

by CHRISALIS

ARIES

 The new year sees you start with all good intentions… and a lot of these intentions are to do with your work. However, as the month progresses and Venus travels her path through your area of friendship and then spirituality you may find you are pulled back into your love life whether you like it or not. There is a pivotal point this month around January 22 when Mercury and Mars form a great aspect to really have your seen and heard at your workplace. Any plans you are thinking of to change your career direction are best left to this time. Do not wait till after January 24 when Mars turns retrograde and may scupper any ideas you have to move forward. Jupiter is in your area of security and stability for the next few months and this is a time when you can lay down plans to see you through times of upheaval with finances.

 Moon in Aries January 1, 2, 29, 30

TAURUS

As 2012 opens with Jupiter currently in your sign I want to remind you to make the most of this lucky time as Jupiter only visits each sign about once every 12 years… you have until mid June to enjoy this luck. For the most part January will be about you wanting to break free and being tied to obligations in turn. Mars is in your area of romance and creativity where it may be forcing you to be a bit more outgoing than is usual for you. Around January 24 Mars turns retrograde so you may wish to not stick your head out too much in relation to romance and play it safe (in accordance with your Taurean character). From January 15 Venus will be showering you with the attention of your friends and you may find yourself making new friendships also this month with the possibility that they turn into something more especially after January 28 when Mercury also joins Venus in this area of your life.

 Moon in Taurus January 3, 4, 5, 31

GEMINI

Mercury, planet of communication, is in your relationship area until January 9 with the possibility of bringing to the fore any issues you want to discuss with your partner. As Mars is forming a tense aspect to your Sun sign this month you may wish to think before you speak… a concept that may be foreign to you, but you can but try, as it may give you the best possible outcome to any conflicts you are having just now. On the plus side Venus will be in an area of your chart which will give you an overall feeling of happiness and a happy go lucky attitude until January 15 when the mood then turns to your career. Make sure that towards the end of the month you have others on board with any changes you wish to make that affects your home life and work as there may be friction there.

Moon in Gemini January 6, 7

CANCER

This year may look like year of promise for you from the start as you may have spent the last week (since the new moon in your relationship area on December 24) giving serious thoughts to what is important to you in that regard. With Mars in your area of communication for a prolonged period just now and turning retrograde on January 24 you may wish to get your house in order and your thoughts very clear on what you do want along with a plan to communicate to those close to you the best way for you to achieve this. Venus is moving through areas of your chart that give you a sense of needing to have a commitment to a sense of needing more freedom and the pivotal change in this mood comes around January 15. Luckily for you Mercury is also in your relationship area (along with the Sun) for a good part of this month so you can use this to your advantage and speak up for what you want.

Moon in Cancer January 8, 9 10

LEO

Relationships are of great importance to you as 2012 starts of with Venus, planet of love, in this area of your chart until January 15. You are also coming to the end of a prolonged period where Neptune may have possibly been causing you to have not much luck with a choice of partner and after this month all of that will change as it moves out of your relationship area. This may give you the feeling that the mist is lifting from your thoughts on love and starting to show you some truths in this area for you. Let it lift gently though as you don’t want too much on your hands to deal with at once. With Mars in your area of stability and security and also turning retrograde on January 24 you need to plan carefully and look at all options so you don’t get caught out without a back up plan. Mercury moves into you relationship area after January 28 once again giving you a great communications skills to get your point across. Just remember… a back up plan may be needed.

Moon in Leo January 10, 11, 12

VIRGO

How’s your energy levels lately? Feeling like you have to do all things at once and no one can help you? You may like to ponder on this because after January 24 your efforts to forge ahead and do everything yourself may reach a point where you need some help. Mars has been in your sign now for the past few months and will be there till July 3. You have lessons to learn and energy and patience to think about. Venus will be entering your relationship area this month after January 15 and by the end of the month forming a tense aspect to Mars giving you a hint where you may find your frustrations being place. Forewarned is forearmed and if you needed any extra warning with this then the moon will enter your relationship area just a few days beforehand (January 26, 27, 28). Remember to balance your emotions at this time as all may not be as it seems.

Moon in Virgo January 12, 13, 14

LIBRA

Home and family seem to be largely on your mind this month followed closely by some great times with children and doing anything you find creative. Venus is in a strong position till January 15 for you to enjoy some romantic times and also towards the end of the month when Mercury may give you the push you need to express how you are feeling about someone. Mars may have been clouding your thinking for the past few months whether by giving you too much to think about or by not making something clear. On January 24 Mars turns retrograde so don’t rush into assuming you know something that you may actually know little about, do not act on any knowledge that is not fully clear and do not become upset over something you have little control over. Yes… kind of like what I just wrote… which would have a similar feel to how you may be feeling. In other words sit back and wait for things to become clear!

Moon in Libra January 15, 16

SCORPIO

You may have several defining moments this month mainly bought about by different ways of thinking and possibly seeing situations. Mars is still around your friendship area but as it goes retrograde on January 24 there may be gaps that open in a friendship that has your questioning what it was based on. Be prepared for a confrontation that may not be too open or easily seen. Whilst Venus merrily moves through your home and family area till January 15 which has the effect of you basking in your home life it is the change that comes after this date that you may be needing to prepared yourself for. Romance! Try to be prepared for someone special entering your life and give them a chance. They may be a bit dreamy but they are going to be more in sync with you than you realise. With the Sun and Mercury weaving throughout your communication area this month try thinking before you speak… there’s a lot to be said for biding your time.

Moon in Scorpio January 17, 18

SAGITTARIUS

It may be the start of a new year but if I were you I would have my eyes placed firming on the end of the month when your Sun sign is placed in the middle of opposition between Venus and Mars, the two planets of love and passion. This is especially true for those of you born in the last two weeks of Sagittarius. You may feel torn in two directions and you also need to keep an eye out for any misunderstandings especially around your home life and work. Your energy levels for work may take a bit of a downturn so plan for this and get anything that needs doing done early in the month. Mercury will be working in your favour up until January 9 when it is in your own sign and again towards the end of the month when it is in a great place for communication also giving you an intellectual boost. Until January 15 Venus will be in your area of communication which I’m sure will have you all geared up for some great flirting.

Moon in Sagittarius January 19, 20

CAPRICORN

Life becomes a lot clearer for you after January 9 when Mercury enters you sign. Around the same time there will be a full moon in your relationship area giving you a chance to see fully any changes that need to be made there. It will also be a time when you feel the need to give to yourself so start planning something you can do just for you at this time. Venus moves into your area of communication after January 15 further pushing you to voice your thoughts to a special someone. With a majority of this month showing up with you thinking on your own security and how you can feel this more it may be a good idea to have a plan made up before you begin any conversations on this. Pivotal dates for this are around January 21 when the moon is in Capricorn and the sun is just moving into Aquarius.

Moon in Capricorn January 21, 22, 23

AQUARIUS

January is looking like a very nice month for you! Your love life is being given a boost by Venus in your sign till January 15 and to top this off Mercury is also in your area of friendships (something which is very important to you) up until January 9. This means that the first 2 weeks of the new year will see your relationships in the spotlight. The good news doesn’t stop there because there is also a new moon in your sign on January 23 giving you the chance to start again and also to refresh your New Year’s resolutions. If there is any spoiler this month it will come after January 24 when Mars turns retrograde which may cause you some frustrations and I urge you to read any important documents before signing them. Mercury will also enter your sign on January 28 so your mind should be in top form.

Moon in Aquarius January 23, 24, 25

PISCES

Venus will enter your sign on January 15 with promises of romance and daydreams to see you through. With Mars over in your relationship area and opposing Venus though you need to be careful to control your patience. If you think of the saying “all good things come to those who wait” and then apply it to your love life you will get the gist of how this month may be looking for you. Be especially careful around January 26, 27 and 28 when the moon is also in your sign and you may find yourself pulled in different directions without clear input from those you need it from. At this time also Mercury moves into your area of spirituality and you may find that if you “listen” to yourself more than others then you come through this month better than you thought you would and quite possibly with a new found respect for your patience.

Moon in Pisces January 26, 27, 28

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Ask the Astrologers — Karen

  Melodie      
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How many of us have been in the position this week’s client finds herself in? Unhappy in a long-term relationship that appears to have run its course, while at the same time intrigued by someone new and exciting and most of all different. What are the chances that a new relationship begun before an old one has ended can work? And how does astrology help us determine the potential outcome for each choice? 

This week Melodie helps a client sort through this specific dilemma, by comparing natal charts and applying transits to those charts:

Dear Melodie,

I’m thinking of ending a relationship with my long-term partner as I find myself attracted to another man. I’m curious about the long term potential with this man. We haven’t gone out yet but I can tell he’s attracted to me and has already hinted around about getting together over the next few weeks. What can you tell me about our chances?

~ Karen

Hi Karen, thanks for providing the birth information for both of these men. I hope I can give you some clear insight as I got the sense from your letter that you’re reluctant to sever ties with your partner (Michael) until you know whether there’s a future with Drew.

First of all, I want to caution you about making a decision of this magnitude based on what might happen with either of these men. With that said, I looked at both of them with respect to your needs and to the current and upcoming astrological trends.

I can tell you that Michael is a much better choice if what you’re looking for is stability, consistency and longevity. He’s also a more sensitive, devoted and loving man. He has a Cancer sun and Pisces moon; you can’t get much more intimate than that. You actually both have Pisces moons, and that tells us that you express feelings and affection in similar ways and that you also have similar emotional needs. Additionally, your Venus (love planet) falls right across his marriage axis: this tells us that he sees you as beautiful – even if you don’t see that in yourself.

Drew on the other hand is almost the exact opposite of Michael. He’s very unpredictable, changeable, restless and easily-distracted. He is playful, spontaneous, funny and charming. In fact he has a boyish / peter pan type energy about him that I imagine is appealing to you given your current transits. As with Michael, there are some strong connections between yours and Drew’s charts. However they are very transitory, ie fleeting — and I suspect that the very qualities that are so attractive to you now would ultimately become exhausting.

When I looked at the type of woman he’s attracted to (strong, independent, ambitious), it fits you to a “T.” But applying those same principles to your chart, he only marginally captures the essence of your relationship paradigm.

My sense with Drew is that he would be a great romantic partner if what you were interested in were a short-term or temporary diversion. He would be exciting and fun, but would be unlikely to stick around or to even want an exclusive relationship. Michael on the other hand looks like he can be passive and lack motivation but would stick it out with you for the long haul.

You’ve got a difficult decision to make and so I offer you a word of caution. In looking at all of your transits (think of these as indicators of events that are transpiring in your life) I suspect that you will end up throwing caution to the wind and “going for it” with Drew. Because a relationship with him is unlikely to last – and because Michael is unlikely to be the type to forgive and forget – please be sure you consider all of the consequences of your actions before you act. Michael’s transits show strong potential for endings now, and these are most pronounced around the third week of January. Your transits are showing the propensity for erratic or impulsive behavior, which has been quite strong since around Dec 10. Drew’s chart doesn’t have any significant “new romance” transits for several months, and in fact one of his strongest current transits (Saturn square his natal Venus) is not favorable for relationship at all.

I hope this has been helpful for you, even though I know it must not be what you were hoping to hear. Please let us know what you end up deciding.

~Melodie

As always we’ll be offering astrological insights into questions submitted by our readers. Although names will be changed and birth data omitted (in order to preserve confidentiality), each column will feature actual questions submitted by readers.

If you would like either of us (or both) to take a stab at your questions, please email us, or submit them (along with the birth date, time and place of birth for each person) right in the comments section below. Remember, all comments are moderated, so we’ll be sure to edit out your birth data and any personal or identifying information before it’s publicly posted. If you have any concerns about this process feel free to message us here. Although we won’t be able to respond to every question, we’ll select those that best suit the current astrological themes and post our responses here.

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Thanksgiving Eclipse

They say that a “change is as good as holiday” and it may be wise to meditate on these words this Thanksgiving given that there is an eclipse on the new moon in Sagittarius.  Sagittarius is usually a sign known for its humour and ability to have fun, however, an eclipse is usually anything other than a lot of fun!

Whilst it is true it will affect some of your more than others you can never be sure it will not affect you directly… or indirectly through others.  For example, you may not have many planets which are affected but your partner may and therefore you will be affected as their own issues hit off and you are then left dealing with what you are going to do next.  Sound familiar?

Be aware that changes at this time may happen rather suddenly.  If there has been something stirring around in your life for a while, changes you are waiting for, decisions you have to make, etc then now is the time you may find these things happening and often unexpectedly and without warning.  I usually find it is a time when clients come for a reading because something has changed in their lives unexpectedly and often with far reaching consequences.

So a word to the wise…  eclipses usually come close together and there is another in 2 weeks… if any problems befall you and you are unsure of the direction you would like to take be aware of the eclipse influence… especially when they are around the same time as Mercury going retrograde which I shall be writing on shortly.

Chrisalis

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Mercury retrograde

There’s a kind of hush….   well I wouldn’t bet on it!

Mercury is retrograde in Sagittarius from November 24 to December 14 which means anything but peace and quiet and if you were thinking you can just ride this period out then think again.  Sagittarius is all about the bigger picture, grand plan, larger than life experiences and with Mercury retrograde in this sign you can be sure that if anything does go wrong it may do so in a big way!

If you are the quiet, patient type you may be a bit surprised to find yourself just blurting something out of the blue which leaves others aghast and yourself wondering where those words came from.   All your good intentions within a situation may be thrown out the window as communication takes on a life of its own and the vast majority of it will be untamed, blunt and brash…. even your jokes (if you use them to try to rectify the situation) may miss the punch line and with Sagittarius being the “joker” of the zodiac that is saying something.

My advice would be that if you really had to say something keep it very clear in your mind what you wish to say first so you don’t risk upsetting the other person through a tactless blunder and before you know it have a situation of gigantic proportions on your hands.

During the same period as Mercury is retrograde there are 2 eclipses and as Mercury turns direct on December 14 at 3 degrees of Sagittarius it will revisit where the first eclipse of November 24 took place.  This makes the next few weeks especially tricky for communication and it may seem that some things are out of your hands.

Chrisalis

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Ask the Astrologers – Katie

Melodie

This week’s question relates to a relationship which has been long distance for the past 18 months.  Different parts of the respective charts will be looked at in order to ascertain if either or both are willing to move.  Who is the most flexible with this?  And what the impending eclipse of November 25 may mean for their relationship.

Dear Chrisalis,

I’m at a crossroads with my boyfriend of 4 yrs. Our relationship has been long distance for the last year and a half. We do see each other several times a year and we speak every day. But this is getting old and I want to figure out a way to be together (which means moving to the same place or one of us relocating to where the other one lives). Otherwise I think we need to just decide to go our separate ways. What do you see happening?

Katie

Dear Katie,

I looked at both your charts… took a deep breath and thought “where do I begin”?

There are such similarities with you both (with your Pisces sun and he with 4 planets in his twelfth house) and you with your plethora of planets in your 11th house and yet at the same time differences due to squares between these two signs and houses.  I also felt that over the next few years you had plans you wished to put into action as Pluto transits all your Capricorn planets (at the same time squaring his Libran planets) and whilst for the last few years you may have felt frustrations in relation to your plans because of Saturn squaring these planets this is not to say it will last forever and I felt you would be looking at the long term as you made your decision on what you did next. With all your Capricorn influences I felt your decision would be influenced by plans you had for further down the road so keep that at the back of your mind… kind of like… you make your decision but it comes with a “gift” back to yourself further down the line.

Rather than break down the interplay between each of your planets I decided to look ahead at what was coming in terms of transits focussing especially on each of the houses that are going to be triggered in his chart, your chart and the composite chart for the relationship in the next few weeks.

Next week, late Thursday night (early hours Friday morning) there will be an eclipse at the midpoint of your Suns (at 3 degrees Sagittarius).  This will happen in his second house which is where he will be aiming for security which means he needs to know exactly what is going on without any surprises thrown in so he can plan his next move.  For you it will affect your ninth house which is related to travel, education and adventure…  a word which I especially like here as it would be an adventure to move or change the relationship.  It may also mean you need to give it further thought and this is what you may find coming from him at this time as it is not affecting him in the same way it is you.  He will be more practical with what needs done whereas you will be optimistic and perhaps eager to see change happen.  The eclipse also affects the composite chart (which is the midpoints of planets for each of you and this makes a separate chart where the dynamics of the relationship can be seen) and falls within the eleventh house of your composite chart.   It is also conjunct (sitting on top of) your composite sun.  You may both feel that things are not clear at this time or that you can’t find your way forward with everything that is going on.  It may feel like there is a blind spot between you both and neither of you are seeing things clearly.  As it is in your eleventh house it may also test the friendship part of your relationship although I feel this has always been strong between the two of you and it is an especially important quality for yourself within a relationship (ie to feel you and your partner are friends).

Two weeks later on December 10 there will be a further eclipse at 19 degrees Gemini affecting his eighth house, your fourth house and the composite fifth house of the relationship.  Once again it is he who will be craving security and needing to have everything in place and stable.  Whereas this time, you will be affected in the area of your home and family so you may be really putting pressure on yourself to decide what you want to do next in relation to where you live.  In the composite chart it is the area of romance and creativity which is being affected so unlike two weeks earlier when the friendship was being highlighted  you may both find that your thoughts have turned to romance.  At this time you may both feel that a change in the relationship is imminent and as it is your fourth house being hit off by the eclipse I would say it is you who is thinking of moving home especially given the first eclipse is in your ninth house.  However, on saying you may not feel that that is fair to you.  He is coming from areas of his chart where he needs to feel secure and financially comfortable and with all your planets in Capricorn you also have these same needs within you even if they do “translate” in a different way to his.

I feel that you are going to be ready for a change before he is.  I do not see the decisions being made on what you will both do happening quickly although I do believe the next few weeks will shake things up quite a lot.  Because of the areas the eclipses affected him in I wanted to advise you to appeal to these aspects of him if you wanted to move (and this includes him moving also) highlight positives in practicalities, security and finances for both of you.  I also wanted to urge you to pursue your own “adventure” and if there was something you wanted to do, learn, aspire to then to make sure you planned that within any moves you made.

Best of luck with everything and keep in mind the first step on a journey is often the hardest (for both of you).

~ Chrisalis

As always we’ll be offering astrological insights into questions submitted by our readers. Although names will be changed and birth data omitted (in order to preserve confidentiality), each column will feature actual questions submitted by readers.

If you would like either of us (or both) to take a stab at your questions, please email us, or submit them (along with the birth date, time and place of birth for each person) right in the comments section below. Remember, all comments are moderated, so we’ll be sure to edit out your birth data and any personal or identifying information before it’s publicly posted. If you have any concerns about this process feel free to message us here. Although we won’t be able to respond to every question, we’ll select those that best suit the current astrological themes and post our responses here.

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Ask the Astrologers — Andrea

  Melodie      
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Torn between two lovers — sound familiar?  Astrologers are often called upon to shed light on the differences between relationship prospects, as each person’s unique relationship paradigm is spelled out clearly in the natal chart.  

Synastry (the technique of comparing the planets in two different charts) can provide incredibly accurate details about a relationship’s strengths and weaknesses, and can reveal in-depth information about communications styles, sexual compatibility, chemistry, love and even karma. Another practice, using midpoints to combine two natal charts into one (called a “composite” chart) will accurately describe the relationship itself rather than the individual parties. These two techniques can bring astonishing clarity to even the most complicated situation.

This week Melodie takes a look at a very difficult relationship dilemma involving a client’s interest in someone she’s attracted to — outside of her marriage:

Dear Melodie,

I’m married to one man but in love with another. He says he can’t promise anything, and will not even consider a relationship with me until I’m divorced. But I’m afraid to leave my marriage (where I’m unhappy but have financial security) for what feels like a long shot with the man I love. I hope you can help me to sort through this mess.

~ Andrea

Hello Andrea:

I edited your letter for length, but I can assure you that I did take it all into consideration for the purposes of this response. I’ve looked at all three charts and can’t begin to stress how important it is for you to separate your connection with these two men when making your decision. There are pros and cons to each of them, and I honestly feel you’ll be doing a disservice to yourself (not to mention them) if you don’t step back and evaluate each of them individually.

I do feel that there have been challenges in your marriage for several months. Things appear to have come to a head at the end of January, when both you and your husband had a very intense “all-or-nothing” transit. I doubt that your husband is unaware of your feelings of discontent, and believe he’s experiencing his own. I can’t tell you which of these men is going to be better for you. What I can tell you is that your husband is more of a “sure thing,” based not only on his natal planetary placements but also on the current transits to his chart. He’s going to be more guarded, more withholding and more emotionally distant than your lover. But he’s also going to be more consistent and more willing to work through any kinks in the marriage.

Your husband’s Venus is in Capricorn, and is part of a very tight t-square configuration involving Pluto and Saturn. This is a man who will stay in a bad marriage because he made a commitment in the first place, and because he’s a man of his word. But he’s also going to be harder to reach emotionally and will be less apt to loosen up his very rigid and controlling ideas about what roles each of you are expected to play.

Your lover’s Venus is in Cancer and is also involved in a t-square. But in his case the other planets (Uranus and Chiron) are much more erratic and unpredictable. He’ll be more loving, more passionate, more intimate and more exciting and the connection to him looks overall far more compelling. But he speaks the truth when he tells you there are no guarantees — as his relationship paradigm is far more unstable and erratic than your husband’s. My impression in looking at his chart is that even if you were to take a gamble and end your marriage, he’d be (at least initially) reluctant to offer (and follow through with) the commitment that you desire.

It would be wise for you to look at how each of these men has fulfilled a specific deficit in your psyche. With your husband, it’s been the assurance of security and stability, at the expense of intimacy, passion and affection. And with your lover it’s been a more compelling inference of romance and excitement, without the promise of security.

My sense is that it’s going to take some time for you to process all of the potential outcomes as you prepare to make a decision. Your transits show you wavering back and forth over the next several months. You do finally come to an important crossroads at the end of the year (early December) and I suspect that until that time you’ll continue to weigh the pros and cons of each decision. No matter what you decide in the end it will be life-changing, and I wish you all the best.

~ Melodie

As always we’ll be offering astrological insights into questions submitted by our readers. Although names will be changed and birth data omitted (in order to preserve confidentiality), each column will feature actual questions submitted by readers.

If you would like either of us (or both) to take a stab at your questions, please email us, or submit them (along with the birth date, time and place of birth for each person) right in the comments section below. Remember, all comments are moderated, so we’ll be sure to edit out your birth data and any personal or identifying information before it’s publicly posted. If you have any concerns about this process feel free to message us here. Although we won’t be able to respond to every question, we’ll select those that best suit the current astrological themes and post our responses here.