Friday-Saturday
ACTIVE – Moon in Leo, laboratory process of Digestion – emotionally dramatic

Digestion, is a kind of Putrefaction in which the nutrients or essences are reabsorbed. The slow modification of a substance by means of a gentle heat.

A good time to: stoke the creative fires; feel it coming from the solar plexus. An intensity is available for re-evaluating/organizing ideas and for spontaneous random thoughts that can shed new light on a subject(s).

Challenges: raucous emotions; imposingly disruptive moments that alternate with laid back empathy. Fiery and destructive, then buoyant and floating. The challenge is to stay in the middle.

Balance: steady breath; again, but this time do it while laying on, or close to, the ground, for the best effect.

Keywords to Contemplate:
Imaginative . . . . . . . . . . . Sun in Pisces – persistent, relaxative
Dramatic (emotionally)…

Mercury Retrograde

“Do’s and Don’ts”

By Ruby

April 9th – May 3rd
Although not quite as popular as Sun sign astrology, “Mercury Retrograde” has certainly become a buzzword – or buzz phrase – these days.

Sometimes the Universe gives us a break even though it doesn’t always feel that way. One thing the cosmos always does is create balance. So the energies get slowed down a bit so we can have the opportunity to catch up. Mercury in Retrograde is that time out, it’s the chance to get caught up with life, it’s time to get unplugged, and take a long deep breath. It’s a good time to take time off from work if at all possible and focus on reworking anything that needs it. Mercury rules the lower mind and energies, so when it’s Retrograde we start to perceive things in a very different way, and this…

Daily Panchang – April 8th, 2017

Chaitra Month of hindu calendar, 12th day – Dwadashi, Shukla Paksha, Nakshtra at the time of Sun rise in Purvaphalguni Nakshtra and will be till 00:32 Hrs (IST) on 09-04-2017, Moon will be in Uttaraphalguni Nakshtra at

At 4:40 PM GMT, Thursday, April 6, 2017, American military forces launched 59 Cruise Missiles against Syrian air bases.  The chart below is set for the Al-Shayrat Air Base, a principle target of the missiles.

At the time of the attack the 27th degree of Libra was ascending ( Sabian Symbol -“a man in the midst of brightening influences” – the people of the ground at the air base did experience a spectacular eruption of light, and destruction).  The global planetary picture yesterday was impressive, among the planetary configurations was a spectacular grand trine of Sun/Uranus, Moon and Saturn; several 1 degree orb aspects: Mars trine Pluto, Moon trine Uranus, Venus square Saturn, and Jupiter square Pluto, along with a host of 2 degree orb aspects: Sun Opposition Jupiter, Mars quincunx Jupiter, and several others.

But, “why did the attack occur at this time and place?” you probably wonder.  No…

The Moon left fiery Leo for sensible Virgo during the night and she will keep us focused on the details today. The only aspect the Virgo Moon makes today is helpful trine to Mercury in Taurus. As long as we keep in mind Mercury has reached its station degree of 4° Taurus (it stations retrograde late Sunday) and allow for that, we can still stay on task at work today. Sticking with our usual Friday routines will probably go more smoothly than attempting something new. 🌠☽♍🌠

Adding a rush of excitement is the Aries Sun opposing Jupiter in Libra today. Aries and Libra can work together quite effectively if there is a plan in place. Aries tends to be better at setting priorities and Libra excels at working as part of a team. This is one of those times when allowing people to demonstrate their expertise will work out better…

Daily Forecast based on Signs for April 7th & 8th, 2017

Aries (Mesh Rashi)

• Due to some confusions, results are not as per your expectations. Professional front may face some reversal moves. Don’t take any hasty professional decision.
• Aggression is good, but within limit. When you are blessed with intelligence, then why not to use properly.
• You can achieve your goals, because capability of giving best to execute your goals.
• If you are feeling some weakness or some other health related issues then take care.
• Foreign trip is possible. Students give proper focus on studies.

Chilly and cloudy, rain showers

Waxing moon in Virgo

Sunrise at 6:42 a.m. Sunset at 7:37 p.m. 12 hours 54 minutes 55 seconds of daylight

One hundred years ago, yesterday, the United States of America entered The Great War. Last Night, at 8:45 EDT, the same country may have sparked the beginning of yet another world war.

The Aspects

Sun – 17 Aries 24′

Moon – 28 Leo 3′

North Node – 1 Virgo 8′

Mercury – 4 Taurus 22′

Venus – 28 Pisces 21′

Mars – 19 Taurus 57′

Jupiter – 18 Libra 22′

Saturn – 27 Sagittarius 48′

Uranus – 24 Aries 3′

Neptune – 13 Pisces 0′

Pluto – 19 Capricorn 21′

Ascendant – 20 Aquarius 39′

Midheaven – 5 Sagittarius 23′

2nd House cusp – 4 Aries 43′

3rd House cusp – 9 Taurus 19′

5th House cusp – 27 Gemini 50′

6th House cusp – 21 Cancer 1′

The Players

Courtesy of dailystar.co.uk

It has been long understood that the USA (and others) would like a regime change in Syria…

April 10 2017 is a full Moon in Libra. Air sign Libra rules the 7th house of relationships, partners, and marriage. Time to focus on balance in your close relationships as the lunar cycle wanes. This full Moon marks the peak of Dragon month in this Phoenix (Rooster) year. Dragon and Phoenix are a symbol of marriage and relationship harmony.

This full Moon conjuncts Jupiter bringing kind feelings and generosity towards others. There can be understanding and empathy on a deep intuitive level, with clear and honest expression, that’s very helpful during Mercury retrograde from April 9 until May 3.

The full Moon, Sun, Jupiter, and Uranus square Pluto. There could be fights or ego conflicts for power, especially now during the peak of Dragon month because Dragon is strong, mighty, and will not be told what to do. Or there could be clashes with those in authority, and ambition could be…

Starting today, the Moon is transiting in the sign of Virgo. For the next 2 1/2 days, you may have cyclic thoughts on how you can organize yourself so that you can express the truer you. Virgo is a sign of discernment, organization, sharing information and helping the unfortunate.

The Moon in this sign will ask you what thoughts do you have that are no longer serving you?  How can you be more accepting of your shortcomings and move forward towards the light? How can you be of service? Think deeply about these questions because the energy of Virgo is at everyone’s assistance at this time and is very aware of the little details that others may miss regularly. Discern between the good and bad eggs, either that be in the type of company that you keep, the food that you eat, the thoughts that no longer serve you that…

Photo: Bruce Lhuillier

The Sun is in Aries, the Warrior King. The Sun likes to be in this sign of spring energy. He shines well from Aries, and it’s not surprising that this is the full Moon, which marks Easter and Passover, holidays of rebirth which take place after containment and suffering. The symbol for Aries is the Ram’s horns. This is a full Moon often associated with war as we have seen over the last days. We entered the war with Iraq (March 20, 2003) just as the Sun entered Aries at the time of the full Moon.   But that war energy can always be transformed into other more constructive forms of life energy, if we have the patience and consciousness.

The Sun is jostled and pressured by Eris and Uranus, or Chaos and Revolution. They are a potent combination for a shake up, both collective and personal. Like…

Snapshot: Early Friday we get some clarity around our new work ethic. By dinnertime we will also have some ideas of how to balance our own drive with our relating-ship needs.

At 2:11am the Sun at 17:40 Aries Ses-Squares the North Node at 2:40 Virgo.

Whether on Thursday night or Friday morning, you will have some clearer goals on what you need to adjust to create an ease with your new ‘work/service/health/duty ethic.’ With the Eclipses across the Virgo/Pisces axis, we have all gone through jobs that we ‘hated’ because we got into them for the wrong kind of 3D reasons of the Baby-Boomer’s. But the North Node in Virgo has challenged us for nearly 18 months now to develop new ways of structuring our daily activities that better align with all of the Planetary Transits of this era. There is something to be seen here, adjusted and then relaxed…