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The New Moon in Gemini is at 7:15 AM (EDT-US). While it’s a mentally stimulating, chatty New Moon, Mercury, in Gemini, will form a difficult aspect to Pluto. It may be wise to hold back on speaking your mind just yet. We have some exciting, powerful aspects forming on Monday and Tuesday. Stay tuned.

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This morning Mercury entered Gemini, the sign it rules. It will form a T-square with Mars in Virgo and Chiron in Pisces (having recently stationed retrograde at 0º Pisces). In plain English: Watch your words. There’s a tendency to argue or let ego get in the way of communication with this configuration. Folks used to say to their kids: “sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can never hurt you”. Yeah, yeah….

Poet Maya Angelou has another take:

“I believe that words are things. Someday we will be able to know and measure, as mad as it sounds, we’ll be able to measure the hostility or kindness that emanates from certain words that people exhume when they say certain things. I think they stick on the walls, they go into the upholstery, they go into your clothes, and finally into your very body.”

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Ok, so maybe you feel like Sisyphus pushing that boulder since mid December. Mars retrograde can be like that. Since Mars will go direct next week (@ 0ºLeo 17″) it’s time to shift into the next gear (maybe like Sisyphus in a 4WD). I’d still wait ’til after the Sun enters Aries (3/20), i.e. the Vernal Equinox (and International Astrology Day!). I like 4/24,25,26 for starting somethin’ new. Yes, I know, Saturn is still retro ’til late May, but hey – you can wait forever for the perfect day. Life goes on. Since the average website visit is 57 seconds, here’s a brief look at where you might begin to take action and start anew: (keep in mind, this is Solar Astrology, if you know your ascendant, check that too).

• Aries – Creativity, romance, children. Creating and procreating!
• Taurus – Your home, family matters (the holidays are over, move on). Renovate your inner life and find a real “home”.
• Gemini - Speaking your mind assertively. State your dreams aloud.
• Cancer – Investing, valuing yourself, money (avoid spending just to feel good). Ask for a raise.
• Leo - Your whole life! (and a haircut) btw: Watch President Obama show more assertiveness.
• Virgo - Careful here with Mars in your Solar 12th house, watch the passive aggressive stuff. Try Yoga (if you’re brave Tantric).
• Libra - Your male friends, your groups, clubs, networking. Energize and act on your hopes and dreams (with a partner even).
• Scorpio - Your career, public image and reputation. Be the boss of you.
• Sagittarius – Travel plans, college, getting published? Emerson said: “God will not have his work made manifest by cowards.” Keep that in mind.
  
• Capricorn - Tax or insurance matters, write your will, collecting from partners, sex (business first, I understand).
• Aquarius - Relationships (your partner may be more assertive). Watch the arguments.
• Pisces – Take charge of your health and your job situation (they are connected).

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On January 13, 2010 Saturn will go retrograde (@4° Libra)- until May 30, 2010 (direct @ 27° Virgo). Saturn rules limitations, structure, form, business, foundations (in every sense), lessons…Yep, Saturn rules RULES. Astrologers like to refer to Saturn as a no-nonsense disciplinarian, but what would we be without the rules and regulations it provides? The Saturn retrograde period is not the time to start major new projects or open a new business. Sometimes that’s hard to resist when the Saturn principle is malfunctioning. It is the time to reexamine and restructure projects and responsibilities we have already begun. Look under the hood and figure out what’s not working (don’t ya love those automobile metaphors?) and is the car even worth keeping? We’ll go into this deeper in a later discussion, but 2010 will be a challenging time for electional Astrologers for various reasons.

Now, some tips for this period for each sign (if you know your ascendant, you may read that too) :

Aries - Hold off on those engagement or wedding plans for now. A visit to your doc, chiropractor, therapist or shaman in the coming months (especially 4/7-7/21) should help you deal with some lingering health issues once and for all.

Taurus - Talk to your health care provider and review your meds, vitamins and exercise regimen. Take on those unfinished projects, but don’t start any major new ones. If you’ve been involved in some serious issues with children over the last couple years, you’ll get a chance to resolve those matters in the April-July period.

Gemini - Finish up those creative projects, ditch the ones that aren’t working. Have kids? Caring for them is your priority in the next couple years. Important home and family matters will be revisited between April and July. Where are you going to live?

Cancer - There are some changes brewing on the home front between now and 2012, but there may be issues around neighbors and siblings that will need resolving (once and for all) between April and July. Take another look at an unfinished writing project. A home that serves as an office will probably suit you in the coming years.

Leo – Your financial belt tightening should pay off later this year, but between April and July you may have to take care of some residual money matters dating back a couple years.

Virgo – Review your investments and expenses. Go through your attic and find some ebay gems. New Years’ resolutions are fine, but you may feel like you’re doing some back tracking between April and July.

Libra - Wait ’til August. OK? Not on everything…just that special plan.

Scorpio - Finish up, clear it out, let it go. Be patient, you’ll be better prepared for Saturn entering your sign in fall 2012 (assuming we’re all still here). Your hopes and dreams have taken shape since 2007 but there’s still some fine tuning this year, between April and July. Who’s had your back in the last couple years? (to readers outside the US, that means: which of your friends has looked out for you? been there for you?) By this summer you’ll know who your true friends are.

Sagittarius – You’ve had since the fall of 2007 to figure out the career thing. But there’s still some unfinished business you must deal with (you guess it, between April and July). What are your hopes, dreams and wishes? What groups of people do you wish to associate with? Your mission is to figure that out over the next couple years. To quote Groucho Marx (or was it Woody Allen?) Would you want to be a member of a club that would have you as a member?

Capricorn – It’s about career integrity for next couple years. The period from May though July may find you traveling for work, taking courses, or revisiting an unresolved legal matter.

Aquarius – Need to fill in some educational blanks? Time to take a hard look at what you need to take your career to the next level in a couple years. If you travel now, it may not be for pleasure. Tax matters, loans, and partners’ money matters work out better after July. For celibate Aquarians, the drought ends this summer.

Pisces – MasterCard, everywhere you want(ed) to be. It’s time to pay it off. Don’t depend on your partner’s cash flow. No shortcuts on that 2009 tax return. As I alluded to in the 2010 outlook, a closer look at your relationship(s) between April and July should lead you to some final conclusions (probably in late May).

Even though Saturn goes direct on 5/30/10, we’re not out of the “shadow” of this retrograde until early September ’10. As Saturn moves retrograde in Libra, it will re-enter Virgo on April 7th, go direct in Virgo on May 30th, then re-enter Libra on July 21st. The period from 4/7 through 7/21 will find us revisiting the issues of the past 2 1/2 years.

© 2010 – all rights reserved – S.A. Hopkins (yes, how Saturn)

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Here are some thoughts and bits of advice for all 12 Sun signs. If you know your ascendant, you may read that as well. As you know, Solar, or “Sun sign” Astrology is only a glimpse of what’s happening in your life and where your focus is. True astrological insight is gained by studying your entire chart - and the transits and progressions you’re experiencing. That said, here we go:

• Aries- Are you an early Aries (March 20th to 25th)? You’re probably already experiencing some significant career changes, and the influence of Pluto (transformation) on your solar midheaven (career, public persona) will continue this year (key periods are early April and mid-Sept.). Relationships are especially challenging from Jan. 8th to 18th or so. Breakups and separations may happen, but at the very least you’ll take a hard look at your partner (or maybe you’ve already checked that off your to-do list). In any case, you’re serious in your approach to relationships over the next couple years. Your life could get pretty darn exiting come June 2010, with both Jupiter and Uranus entering your sign. The urge is to take bold, impulsive action at that time. There’s an opportunity for adventure and a whole new way of expressing yourself, but there may be a cost. Partners may offer a lot of “yeah-buts”. The rest of Aries will experience some of these same issues over the next couple years. Focus – career opportunities, personal expression and individuality. Relationships need work. Good luck with the balancing act. Life reaches a critical turning point from early July- early August. On the celebrity front: Matthew Broderick, Gary Oldman and Reese Witherspoon could have career breakthroughs this summer (or provide some fodder for gossip).
• Taurus - Try not to get too stirred up over family issues in the first two months of the year (been there, done that?). You could regret any aggressive action you take prior to March 10th. Plan a home fixer-upper project, but don’t start until mid-March. Your diet and health will need extra attention in the next couple years. Being proactive will save you a lot of trouble in those areas. This would be an excellent year to go back to school. If you never got that degree, this would be the time to do it. Your friends will be a great source of support this year.
• Gemini- 2010 could be an excellent year to find a new job or start a new business (after March). Children or younger people could be an area of great responsibility for the next couple years. I imagine Geminis would be terrific at running a day care center with their ability to juggle so much. By the end of the year you’ll probably be surrounded by a whole new group of people. After June, you’ll benefit tremendously from networking. Avoid gambling with your assets, in fact, stick with conservative investments for the next couple years (discuss any financial moves with a CFP).
• Cancer- Feeling pressure? You bet. And it comes from every direction. Family responsibilities are a main focus for the next couple years (what else is new?). This could be your mom or dad needing you. You may be thinking about your roots, home improvement, moving. Your career could take an unexpected turn – possibly for the better – this summer. It may involve working from home. Early Cancers (6/21-6/30) will likely experience these issues first. Your relationship needs attention, but it’s quite a challenge having to juggle so much. Life reaches a critical turning point in late July- early August. Here are some well known Cancers who will probably make headlines this year: Michael Vick, George Michael, Tobey Maguire, Robert Reich, Ross Perot. All of them will experience the pressure of the cardinal climax firsthand.
• Leo- Some of the financial pressures should be easing up this year, however there is the possibility of having to deal with past financial matters from April through July 2010. Focus on health now more than ever as there are a couple eclipses involving your health sector. With Mars retrograde in your sign (since Dec. 20th,2009) anger may be boiling over. That can’t be too good for your heart. Mid-march (after the 10th) is better for moving forward on plans and schemes. Dealing with siblings and neighbors could be a challenge in the next couple years.
• Virgo- It’s been a difficult period for Virgos, having to separate all that wheat from the chaff over the last couple years. More than a few Virgos I know have had to extricate themselves from relationships with losers and are ready for healthier couplings (and one really special one). Yeah, there will always be those fixer uppers, after all – mutual signs excel in dealing with other people’s problems. You’re now in a period where you’ll need to get your financial house in order. Your innate practicality will come in handy over the next couple years. There are financial lessons to be learned now, so be proactive and seek out professional help if you need it.
• Libra- All the cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) are facing tremendous pressures, and you’re no exception. How does one start a new career, deal with unpredictable craziness in relationships, and maintain that Libra charm at the same time? You’re about to find out. Keeping your home life from falling apart may be the biggest challenge of all. There may be a special new person in your life this summer. The last person your expected. Life reaches a critical turning point in late July- early August.
• Scorpio- Feeling romantic Scorpio? You will. Not only that, 2010 is going to be an extremely creative time for Scorpio. Issues with sibling and neighbors could arise. And what about your family? An ill parent is still a possibility and could need attention. And your home? Ever feel like there is no there there? I’m sure some of you know what I mean. Create your magnum opus in 2010!
• Sagittarius- Feeling the itch to move to another country? State? Maybe you’re just buying a home or adding a deck. As free and unencumbered as you’d like to be, much of your time will be spent getting your financial house in order this year (and beyond). Make sure not to take any short cuts on those taxes. Your kids will either make you quite proud this year or do the last thing you expected (and succeed).
• Capricorn- Have have you handled your ambition? If you haven’t taken any shortcuts or stepped on too many toes, you should be fine. Otherwise you could be facing your own personal Watergate in the next couple years. (yeah, ‘ol Nixon had Saturn in his 10th house during that period). A whole herd of Capricorns may be moving this summer, buying new homes, etc. Maybe they aren’t on the same scale you envisioned before the housing bubble burst, but still….you’re a Cap…a double-wide trailer simply won’t do. Life reaches a critical turning point in early April, late July- early August and mid September. Hear that Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, LeBron James? (and, oh yeah, that Tiger Woods guy). And to some of my favorite Caps of all time – Shane McGowan (the Pogues), Larry Csonka and Don Shula (happy 80th) – take care of yourselves gentlemen.
• Aquarius- A long painful Chiron transit is nearing it’s end for most water-bearers, but for those born after Feb. 12th the process of healing continues. It’s still a confusing time for those later Aquarians, but also a period of inspiration. There could be huge improvements in store financially in 2010…and perhaps a pleasant surprise in May or November.
• Pisces- 2010 will present many opportunities for you. Many Pisceans are emerging from a rough time in relationships (which may be revisited from April though July), but nothing keeps a Pisces down (except themselves very often). Late Pisces (March 14-20th) will still feel some of that Uranian excitement and unpredictability. You may be making a final decision on a relationship the last week of May. Then it’s time to move on. This is especially true of later Pisces as well. The less you rely on other people’s resources over the next couple years, the better off you’ll be. Some sources of income may dry up, just as new ones begin to emerge this summer. 2010 is about seizing the moment.

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Mercury, you rascal. I woke up this morning, turned on the TV to get the weather, and the audio wasn’t working. After fiddling around with some connections, it came back on. Meanwhile, I had to lip-read the weatherman.

Anyone with the slightest interest in Astrology is familiar with the Mercury retrograde phenomenon. The usual associations are: miscommunications, lost letters, misdelivered packages, malfunctioning fax machnies, typos, etc.. It’s simply the messenger of the Gods taking a few steps back in his winged sandals. Rather than freaking out and doing nothing, we can actually make the most of this period. It’s time to reassess certain areas of our lives. So here’s where we may benefit from rethinking, reviewing, and taking a step back to ponder.

Mercury spends the first few days of it’s retrograde in early Gemini and will back in to Taurus on May 13th. Mercury goes direct on May 30th.

• Aries – You may spend the next few days catching up with siblings, but most of this retro period is about your finances. It’s time to review your game plan. How are those investments doing? Are you even investing? What do you really value?
• Taurus - I’ll have to give you an example on this one. I know this Taurus who has a storage room filled with useless old crap, that (in his mind) may be useful someday. We’re talking 1980′s magazines, broken typewriters, old clothes…you get the picture (all.. um… retro stuff). Just yesterday, he vowed to go through the whole mess and give stuff away, recycle, and sell what he can. Good job.
• Gemini - Mercury retros are always tricky for Gemini. Use the next three weeks to look inward. Behind the frustrating cacophony of voice mail, email, twitters, text messages and so on, there’s a peaceful place. Go there if you can.
• Cancer - Get in touch with old friends this month. You love to reminisce anyway, so now’s your chance. Also, get reacquainted with your hopes, dreams and wishes.
• Leo - Your career is up for review. Are you making what you’re worth?
• Virgo - Ponder your education. Thinking about going back to college, or changing your major?
• Libra - Time to review your financial arrangement with your partner, spouse, or business partner. There’s some potential for confusion in that area especially later in the month (Mercury retro square Neptune).
• Scorpio - Time to review (reconsider?) your relationship or marriage.
• Sagittarius - In health matters, get a second opinion. If you’re about to get a first opinion, fine, but wait ’til after 6/10 and get the second one. Got that?
• Capricorn - “Mom, can I move back in?”. Hopefully you won’t hear those words. Maybe it’s just time for a “sit down” with your kid(s).
• Aquarius - Think about redoing the kitchen, or the bath (but wait ’til next month). Oh, you’re renting? Re-connect with your roots, your family. Yeah, I know.
• Pisces – Talked to your brother or sister lately? Your neighbors? It may be time to catch up.

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Is it May already?

• Aries - You’re probably rarin’ to go this month both career-wise and in your love life. The catch is – Mercury goes retrograde on the 7th and will back into Taurus on the 13th. New financial commitments would be ill-advised this month. It’s time to review where the dollars, yen, or pesos are going. Saturn turning direct in your Solar 6th house allows you to solidify your position as a reliable worker bee and to get that body in shape.
• Taurus – Happy Birthday Taurus, may you eat lots of cake. I hear that the return lines at Target aren’t that long these days. You know, to return the stuff you bought last month during Venus retrograde. Ha ha, just kidding. Sort of. You’re likely to have an “oops, how did I forget that bill” moment in the first few days of the month. No biggee. Your career should be taking off, but as Madame Gypsy psychic would say: “I see jealousy around you”. Remember that song from the 60′s “Smiling Faces”? Never mind, just one of those free association moments. Don’t forget to call all those people you were supposed to call last month, but took your jolly Taurus time. Go forth and multiply!
• Gemini - Are you ready for the trip of a lifetime? Good. Whether it’s to Fiji or Cleveland, it should be memorable and even healing. With the ruler of your Solar 7th house, Jupiter, still in your 9th, take a trip with your spouse or partner. If not that, then turn off the damn Blackberry and read a good book. I recommend anything by Krishnamurti. After all, Eckhart Tolle has certainly read his work. Why not go straight to the source?
• Cancer - Yeah, yeah, I’m sure some of the monthly horoscopes you’re reading are telling you how this is a fabulous time to find your dream job and curry favor with the higher-ups. Some of that may be true, but obviously with Mercury retrograde, if you do start a new job this month, it may not work out the way you had hoped. And yes, wait ’til June to start, but to be more specific – June 10th (Mercury will be past it’s square to Neptune, and moving at a faster speed).
• Leo - If money worries have made you sick in the last year and a half, you’ve now learned how good it feels to get your financial act together. Sometimes it’s simply ’bout payin’ the bills dude. A handsome (or pretty) stranger with an alluring accent could make life more interesting this month with Venus visiting your Solar 9th house and Jupiter in your 7th (or at least it could indicate a trip with your significant other). Alas, Neptune is involved, so mucho cuidado! (Did I say that right?)
• Virgo – Yay! Your 4 month funk is coming to an end soon. Now that you’re all growd up (to quote the Rug Rats) from the Saturn transit, you’re ready to enjoy life more after the 16th. You probably don’t have swine flu (oh wait, we’re calling it H1N1e=mc²V14XRY3 virus or something), but there may still be health issues to resolve over the next few months. Don’t ignore hard-to-diagnose symptoms and keep at it ’til you find the right healer.
• Libra – Can we skip May? Guess not. Opportunities do exist for love and romance, but financial entanglements could complicate matters this month, especially on the 8th or 9th and after Mercury retrogrades back into Taurus on the 13th (’til it goes direct on the 30th). People have come to expect you to be a social butterfly, but lately you’ve been more introspective, which is good for your soul. Mars in your opposing sign, Aries, this month could arouse the enemies if you’re not careful…which you are.
• Scorpio - Between home (and family) repairs and Doctor’s appointments you should have a busy month. OK, fine, you’re in perfect health. You’re busy with mundane tasks though. It’ not sexy stuff, but at least it keeps you out of trouble. Nagging issues (euphemism for pain in the ass problems) with siblings and neighbors could be resolved if it’s not too late. (When Scorpio cuts someone off – they’re done – and I mean DONE).
• Sagittarius – If you’ve maintained your integrity career-wise you should begin to reap the rewards. If you want to see a great example of how not to do Saturn in the 10th house, rent the “Frost/Nixon” DVD. Tricky Dick was brought down by his ruthless ambition. But you’ve taken the high road and it will pay off soon.
• Capricorn - Your ruling planet, Saturn, goes direct on the 16th allowing for progress in areas such as higher education, legal matters, and just plain getting your head on straight. That’s all Cap. I know better than to joke around with you right now. But wait…ya know…think about giving to some charity. It’ll be good for you.
• Aquarius - Hopefully by now you’re on the same financial page as your partner. If you’ve played it right, you’ve become a lot more independent this year. Get back in touch with family this month. Yes there’s the risk of re-opening the wound at the end of the month when Chiron stations retrograde, but Jupiter is usually a silver lining. Take a giant leap of faith (for mankind).
• Pisces- By now you should know very well exactly where your partner stands. This megadose of reality should serve you well in terms of future relationships. If it ends, it wasn’t mean to be. The period between the 11th and 21st is critical for your relationship. A defining moment.

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