O Stars Above: Libra New Moon

Plots as Endless as Time

Romantic movies make us laugh because we know where the lovers are headed from the opening scene. Why? Because we've been there! They want love and will battle themselves and each other to reach the sigh of contentment found in the kiss in the closing scene.

Okay, we don't know exactly how our cinematic lovers will get to the big kiss. Heaven knows, the plots are as endless as time. Will one lover see the dewy-eyed friend standing right there? Will the lovers, like Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn, dislike each other at first sight and fight all the way to happily ever after? Maybe the lovers look like the ideal match because they are exactly alike but the romance still turns into a disaster - until the odd ball who is not at all like them shows kindness and wins the kiss.

However it happens, this is the quintessential Libran urge and the new moon (Oct 19, 12:11 pm PDT) re-awakes our need to love and be loved – which is our greatest vehicle of self-discovery. With Jupiter moving into Scorpio, the longing to merge with another runs deep. This year could find us feeling optimistic enough to break deep patterns so we can fly to the far horizons of love.

Venus, goddess of relationships, has a wicked sense of humor. Or does she? After all, as the expert she knows the path to love is fraught with peril. Teamed up with Uranus, the Trickster, they dare us to break through old rejection and abandonment issues and risk all for a higher understanding of love. Venus holds steady the mirror so we can see ourselves projecting onto the other. What? I need to dismantle my own protective patterns to claim love and partnership.

Yep, the reason we love romantic comedies is we're laughing at ourselves. Relationships can look like a battle between the sexes. But we know deep down, each of us is engaged in a battle to love ourselves as much as we want to be loved. Surprise! It's an inside job.

Horoscopes October 19- November 3

Libra, it takes courage to be yourself in a relationship. Surprise yourself by using your graceful diplomacy to speak up for yourself in the relationship. Be on your side. Fence-sitting, eye-rolling, and people-pleasing are sure-fired mine fields that take relationships down.

Scorpio, Jupiter checks in after twelve years bringing new faith and optimism for your urge to merge. Doors open for you. To go through the right ones your best strategy is emotional transparency. Take time to ruminate about how you connect. It's your blind spot.

Sagittarius, you may feel like you are wearing body armor, pinched in with no room to roam. Focus on your network and get out there. Far and wide is not just an outer adventure. The inner world is huge, too, and takes faith to explore.

Capricorn, work partnerships are there for you so be sure you are there for them. Some projects move slowly because of behind the scene details. The new game is about who you know so get out there, hand out business cards and look for power players – like you – who keep it real.

Aquarius, stay connected to high-powered players and partners already aligned with your most optimistic, but realistic visions. The game is changing. Focus on reality and details. Work demands strategic thinking to open the way. Good ideas are not enough for the current climate.

Pisces, with the wind beneath your wings, take the highest view you can and think deeply about strategies for execution. Align with partners who share your values. Inspiration comes in odd ways. Idealizing, romanticising, and woo-woo thinking are addictions. Stay grounded.

Aries, you made headway around partnerships this last year. Keep it going. Send flowers, chocolates, make date nights regular events. Remember you scored points, discovered how fun partners can be, and how much more you get done. Some may help with financing ventures together.

Taurus, your best partners are pragmatic and work oriented. But, YOU need to make an effort to connect beyond work. Cameo appearances leave you lonely at night. It's time to apply strategic thinking to how you are going to fulfill your growing urge to merge. Invest in a partner!

Gemini, okay, butterfly-spirits, get out and play. Fill your calendar with diverse entertainment, gal-pals and re-create yourself. It's time to rework work and daily routines. If your body is talking to you listen. Lighten your daily load so you can open up to new opportunities.

Cancer, call the clan home. Maybe there are autumn chores for them to do, but a family dinner afterwards is just what everyone needed. Children, fun and creativity get a lift this year and fill your heart and soul like nothing else. Plan on fun. Stamp everything with your style.

Leo, the summer eclipse comes home to your hearth. Your golden heart needs relationships to shine your love on AND keep it open. Be sure companions can keep up with your ability to go psychologically deep. Inner work is easy, but while down there, find your goodness, too.

Virgo, stay focused until a few more details are finished. Acknowledge your good work. The to-do list can be a bit much but you're seeing the fruits of your labor - so celebrate YOUR harvest! It's time to let the day-to-day flow and establish deeper priorities.

O Stars Above: Aries Full Moon

Relationships and a Lightening Bolt of Surprise

Managing ourselves can be a full time job these days, right?! Well, here comes the Aries' full moon (Oct 5 at 11:40 a.m. PDT) offering reality checks on just how well we are doing – in relationship to our relationships. Full moons bring to light what we can't see and this one comes with feedback from our near and dear. Pointing out the errors of our ways may come with a polite smile from the Sun and Mercury in diplomatic Libra, but don't blow it off.

Aries, the sign of 'me' and Libra, the sign of 'we,' are at opposite ends of one line. If either gets too far out on its end, compromises are hard to come by. So pay attention to where you stand, what you hear and what results you want.

Spicy, Uranus in fiery Aries teaches us a lesson in finding courage to break past our barriers of playing small. But, as we learn new lessons, perhaps, we overstated our positions. Uranus' gifts often come out of the blue - like a lightening bolt.

Giving Uranus extra juice, expansive Jupiter wraps up a year in Libra. He's opened doors to us of more social interactions and networks which means we have new choices of who to hang with and who to cut since a year ago. The combination of Uranus and Jupiter with the full moon could end up resembling a game of musical chairs.

Questions to ask under the light of this moon: have I overstated my case, and been too pushy about my point of view? Have I forgotten that others, like my dear best friends and dearest spouse, have view points too? Or do I have friends so busy espousing their opinions that they don't realize they are about to be voted off my island?

Handled with Libran diplomacy, a new balance could be found. Or like Jupiter shifting to Scorpio (October 10), we could wave good-bye and move on.

Horoscopes for October 5-19

Libra, you're having your moment in the spotlight but, alas, must focus on your sweetie, too. Story of your life, but a behind-the-scenes waltz with Mars and Venus is so romantic!Squeeze the last bit of fabulous connections out of Jupiter in Libra - walk through newly opened doors.

Scorpio, get out and mingle just for the fun of it because you are in the flow. You can feel an electrical charge building but things are not ready for prime time. Shore up work in practical ways, review work details, budgets, timelines. Keep your head in case of surprises.

Sagittarius, autumn brings many harvests thanks to two years of hard work. Business friends and fun could find a way to mingle and give you a breather but don't go wild and crazy – it's still business. A guardian angel comes into play.

Capricorn, work successes and allies are active, but unexpected excitement at home demands attention. Work may encounter delays but don't push it. Let things work out on their own. Delay may actually bring you more power so don't be your own worse enemy, at work or home.

Aquarius, fly your latest, greatest idea by close, old friends. Then listen closely to what they say. A dream is becoming clearer and doors may be opening but, this is not a “build it and they will come” time. Make a pragmatic plan. Get real and go slow. This is your upcoming trend.

Pisces, it's time to know your own worth and align with business partners who share your values. Don't sell yourself out by either over- or under-estimating your worth. Close relationships are your guardian angels so listen to them. Work behind closed door for the big reveal to come.

Aries, take a bow, it's your moon. If you feel a little vulnerable, don't get all chest out and pushy. Lead with your dearest wishes and maybe, even show your heart. Your spouse has your back and good words to use. Get in step with work routines and colleagues.

Taurus, take a few days off before the full moon. Your inner world is tangled up with the Collective Mind and it's busy and loud in there. A little R & R gives you time to tend to inner business and could lead to a sensual dance. Tango, anyone?

Gemini, friends may need more attention than you can give them, because baby, girls just wanna have fun. Somehow your sense of humor and the right words settle the mob down and lightens things up. Seriously, you have a silver tongue. What other problems could you solve now?

Cancer, that moon spotlights you at work and you are delegating like the executive-minded force you are. Home, too, needs diplomatic words and your tender touch to smooth the brow of dear ones. Warning: The spouse may be especially sensitive!

Leo, neighbors, siblings, barista and hairdresser could use your diplomatic skills. The moon calls you to take the highest view possible of how individualistic people can be. If they're stressing you out, take a time out. Let your roots sink deep and dreams fly high.

Virgo, you are dancing through life with a bit of flow and balance, and give and take working for you. Let people hand you on to the next perfect person to open even more doors. Be your own best friend and value yourself like you do your BFFs. If you must, organize your finances.

O Stars Above: Virgo New Moon

A Cosmic Directive to Clean-up Our Lives

The new moon of Virgo (Sept 19 at 10:30 pm PDT) falls two days shy of the Autumnal Equinox, the balance point between day-light (out there) and night-light (in here). All three personal planets, Mercury, Venus and Mars, jump into the Sun and Moon's conference with a clear directive to clean-up our lives. Where has clutter, a little dysfunction, or a lack of order and procedure turned into a big, hairy mess? Welcome Virgo who bustles in for a little “clean up in aisle 6” of your life!

Once a year Virgo's earthy, pragmatic eye fine-tunes our lives with efficiency. Much of her skill lies in knowing how to take care of our bodies which are the temples of our souls. She's an ace at showing us the power of routine when it comes to food, rest (meditation), exercise, and work and what you can accomplish given time and repeated effort. Without Virgoan discipline you'll be surprised at what you WON'T accomplish in this lifetime!

Mercury, logical in Virgo, talks to the least logical planet, mystical Neptune, who rambles around trying to say intuition has a logic to it. Once you uncover spiritual logic, problem-solving expands into a more imaginative, holistic and successful range.

Venus in Virgo adores nature's rhythms, sunrises, sunsets and the beauty of the seasons, knowing that daily and seasonal tasks enrich our lives. She's also a big advocate for our planet, nature and ecological clean up. Active Mars seeks precision in Virgo. He's like a wily huntsman, a farmer, a cook, doctor or nurse, a weaver or artisan, who doesn't make a move until he figures out the most efficient one.

This earthy, new moon on the edge of the Equinox reminds us it is time to get out of our heads (air), our emotions (water) and dreams (fire) and be here now in our bodies and be good stewards to Mother Earth. Without either, we can't play the game of Life!

Horoscope September 19 – Oct 5

Virgo, with your prime directive at this level, you show up as your best or...pickiest self. Tend to business and let us follow. You're the dream maker. Do all the steps, the details, the work and pouf - dreams come true. When you polish the world doing “small things with great love,” your soul shines!

Libra, suddenly you're plugged into the Collective Mind in a grounded way. Grab your creative tools and just do it. Edit later, but catch the earthy breeze and get it on paper, in paint, sculpture, fashion, dinner party plans, whatever. Make it real enough you can follow the blueprint later.

Scorpio, always interested in getting down to essence and cleaning out the et cetera there's an elevated clarity and precision in you. It shows up best in pragmatic future hopes and dreams. Surround yourself with the right people in real-life dream-building. Edit the unnecessary.

Sagittarius, harness the big vision at work. You have endless energy and it's best use is in precision, efficiency and organization. Honestly, you could move a mountain this month if you can stay focused on the details. If you can't, delegate like a rock star and follow up!

Capricorn, with six planets in earth, you can make anything happen. Inspiration comes and then budgets, timelines, floor plans and employees. An executive force such as YOU knows how to focus everything in one direction. Maintain the overview and let the peons work out the details.

Aquarius, this is where the new world order meets...paperwork! The loan or grant packet, the budget, the business plan, all the bloody details. Frankly, it may be too much for your visionary mind but find the person who can get it done, and let them direct you. Important work is at hand.

Pisces, when you go too far into the mists, focusing on the task at hand saves you. Your partner may think you're a new person. Either you're handling the details yourself. Or you're helping them handle them. Either way, the partnership flourishes. Who knew? Details=Romance.

Aries, some tasks you delegate and some you have to do yourself – like taking care of your body. Only you can NOT poison yourself with the wrong food. Only you know how much is too much at work. You know what doesn't work for you! Come on, get on your own team, man!

Taurus, harness this Virgoan and the field will be plowed. Focus on the details of being yourself, having fun and living from your heart in the most hands on ways you can. You are a master at grounding energy and you can accomplish MUCHO now. Giddy-up, little bull!

Gemini, you and Virgo share Mercury's skills. You go get the info and the Virgo in you organizes it so you can find it later. Hardcore documentation, specifications, memos, interview notes, diaries, lists, etc. help you stay on track and create a solid foundation. Slow down and categorize.

Cancer, as far as your neighborhood is concerned, you know everyone and everything that's happening. You consider these people family. But giving them a constant stream of motherly advice may get you sent to the time out corner. If you come bearing instructions, bring cookies.

Leo, organize the opportunities coming your way after an academy-award winning month. You need a humdrum strategy to turn personal appearances into financial opportunities. Contact any acquaintances who are six degrees from the Kevin Bacon of your dreams and expect results.

O Stars Above: Pisces Full Moon

Emotional High Tide or Light-Hearted Joy

Leo came in like a wrecking ball shaking us awake. In the aftermath, we find ourselves in a whole new ballgame. We've left something behind, but can barely remember what it was (maybe our bloated egos?) and are rushing into our changing future.

Whatever we released is what kept us from living life from our golden hearts. With courage and hearts intact, we arrive at Virgo's door where service comes naturally because she knows the great secret. Connection to Spirit lies in our hearts. Forget that and here comes those bloated egos, again!

The second new moon in Leo created a switcheroo in the cosmic line-up. Instead of a new moon followed by a full moon in its sign, this game introduces a different batting order. Now the new moon is followed by the full moon of the next sign with its new moon trailing along later. In this set-up, the full moon crisis makes clear what intentions or corrections are needed at the new moon.

High tides of emotions flood in with the Pisces full moon (September 6 at 12:02 am PDT). We feel the servitude, drudge and persnickety attitude that happens when we do Virgo's routines without heart. (Yuck.) We feel all 'a-lone' because we are the only ones working, the only ones who can do it right. (Sniff.) Will we slide into a Pisces pity-party forgetting that we are 'all-one'?

Being aware of changing emotions in and around us and letting them flow shifts everything. Spending time in nature can return us to simplicity and help us find the sacred witness within who watches the dance of love that we are all attempting. Compassion for our feeble attempts reveals the magic of Pisces and the joy of All-One-ness.

At the very least, the full moon shows us what emotions pull us out of our hearts and where we must relax and find the light-hearted joy in daily life.

Horoscope September 6 – 15

Virgo, Leo's excitement threw you into the vast Collective Mind. (And you thought your mind was busy.) It's a foggy mess in there but Mars calms down, Mercury turns out of retrograde and you can get back to work with a new sense of why. Compassion flows.

Libra, much as you'd like some quiet and less work behind the scenes, the party continues as you engage wonderful new contacts, a showy lot who adore you which makes them irresistible! Some prove to be all show, no go. No problem, your social and work calendar is full. Next!

Scorpio, sometimes play is the re-creation of ourselves or simply an escape from reality. Hmmm...whatever, you need some. Take a pragmatic view of networking and your social sphere. Who is helping you do what? After a month in the limelight, new possibilities emerge. Get a strategy!

Sagittarius, the last few years were hard work and you're seen in a new light - which gets better everyday. Don't quit yet - except on what you don't want. Plan, then spend time and energy until the new year consolidating opportunities you do want. Go to your roots and from there, fly!

Capricorn, talking about dreams and aspirations illuminate them. The best ones open far horizons in terms of philosophical beliefs. Know who your true friends are, especially in business. The best use of this moon is moving pragmatic goals ahead by doing the details. Make it real.

Aquarius, your values and self-worth are being reviewed. It's hard to get a hold of those concepts about yourself and easy to fall into illusions or fantasies about your true worth. Sometimes in knowing your closest partners' values you can see your own. Align yours and theirs.

Pisces, your moon and your ruler, Neptune, stand out front where all is revealed. You may feel vulnerable. You may find that vulnerability is both your strength and most endearing quality. Transparency enhances your position even in business. True partners align with you.

Aries, Mars moves from fire to earth and you have work to do. First, what burned itself out in the fire of Leo's clarity? What excesses, what ego-based goals? Your heart is burned clean. Choose goals wisely and upgrade your diet, exercise and sleep routines. You need a body to play the game.

Taurus, as practical as you are, you're a softy: supporting charities and a sucker for your family, especially your progeny. (This is our little secret.) Consider expanding your idea of family and children to other creative endeavors and collaborators? This is the lesson for the next two years.

Gemini, at the root, you're logical and confident in that ability. Your roots and standing in the community are up for reconsideration. As for your standing, don't fool yourself in either fantasy or disillusionment. You're extra sensitive to how you're seen. Remember trees grow from the roots up.

Cancer, intuitively you can sort real possibilities from fantasies even as you let dreams fly in the process of finding your next one. They must add to life in caring, practical ways. Leo's fire-storm cleared the view of your worth. That is still in process, but the outcome is a harvest and a foundation.

Leo, the trail you are blazing goes on for some time with more being revealed in who you are, how you present yourself and how you are received. What you value and what you bring to the table has never been clearer to you. Only invest where there is total alignment.

2nd Leo New Moon - Total Solar Eclipse

Second New Moon, Second Eclipse:
Change, Change, Change

Note: Also See The Blog: Do We Stay or Do We Go?

Eclipses are super-duper new or full moons that occur four to five times a year. This new moon's total eclipse of the sun (Monday, August 21 at 11:30 am. PDT) pours on the energy with the eclipsed sun in the unusual position of being the second new moon in the sign of Leo. This majestic sun, the very ruler of Leo, should completely command the moment. But, no! It is plays second fiddle to the moon.

Representing our will and action, the sun bows to the moon who completely covers it and provides a quiet break in overheated actions. The moon, representing our inner world, steps forward with soul yearnings, giving us a reality check on how we use our light. Are we shining our heart-light in our worldly actions or scorching the earth with overblown egos?

Stories and dramas spring from the misguided ego which is Leo's shadow. As frightening as it is to see the noon day sun disappear, it's equally as frightening to see the unconscious antics of our egos, who mistakenly think they are keeping us safe. But, the Leo Sun encourages taking risks and being visible, not as actors wearing masks, but as our true selves - golden hearts.

In the Pacific Northwest, the eclipse lasts two minutes and nineteen seconds. The Leo Moon in her moment says, “Quiet. Feel the longing of your heart. Reclaim your innocence and let love's radiance shine through you.”

Can we take this time, wherever we are, to contemplate the great mystery of our existence on this tiny planet? Can we consider what our one precious life can do when we come from love?

When the sun reappears, we can choose to return to 'normal' life. Or we could remember who we are and make life-affirming choices. We could trust that our simplest actions make all the difference in the world - when our heart-lights shine like the sun.

Horoscopes – August 21 – September 6

Leo, this month has brought you powerful energies that spiral out over the next two years. Use it to well. Find your courage to live the truth and integrity of your heart with your natural grace and dignity. When you do, you won't have time to waste because your presence inspires others.

Virgo, your mission to serve the collective isn't about out there. It is about serving from your inner love and knowing what to do naturally. With Mercury retrograde, review this viewpoint. What would the Goddess do? She's speaking to you, and, frankly, it's less than you think. Shh, listen.

Libra, consider how you bring beauty and harmony to your broader community. Art and humanities nurture people and understanding those principles empower people whether they are choosing public art or new nail polish. Spread the grace of a beautiful life even at work.

Scorpio, your mission is leading at work from a courageous heart whether you are the boss or not. Show us the transparent, powerful strategies of bringing everyone on stage. Take on big problems and use your piercing skills to empower others to follow your example, maybe even the boss.

Sagittarius, your mission is to broadcast the bright, light-bearing ideas, to expand horizons so your natural partners can collaborate in a future where no child or any other person is left out. Maybe, you can reclaim the earth and her animals in the process. Big mission, but you love it!

Capricorn, behind the scenes, use whatever power and authority you have to empower others. Be transparent and doing the right thing for employees, employer, clients, colleagues and friends and family. Top of the mountain is lonely without a productive party! Besides, you'll go further.

Aquarius, ah, you stand for the masses, but not at the expense of the heart day your dearest mates and honey. Let them inspire light-hearted leadership. Find the biggest, roundest table you can and fill it with open-hearted people solving society's problems, large and small. Then, do it again.

Pisces, work must feed your soul. If it doesn't, your mission plummets from compassion to self-pity. Sacrifice is old hat and hardens your heart. Take up the inner fight for the right to shine. Psst, you have powerful friends with their eyes on you. Shine on!

Aries, you need no urging to be yourself! Play full out, lean into it and make it fun and show us how we can, too. Playing for yourself alone empties the playing field and grandstands. Poof, no playmates! So bring us along on your adventure in a way that makes us think it's ours!

Taurus, eclipses over the next few years mean change, change, change at home and in your career. Pretend it's your idea and lead the parade, you'll need the practice come next spring! Even pragmatics need to show their tender hearts. Work colleagues and family respond with dividends.

Gemini, shine on in your neighborhood and daily circuit. Talk it up, chat with everyone, introduce neighbors to neighbors. This frivolous appearing activity builds society from the ground up and binds us together. See, we need you. Reflect on the realities of your house – remodel or repair?

Cancer, you know the value of your empathetic heart. Feel the love return and know you're worthy of it. Your mission of weaving us into a one-world family nurtures your heart and soul, even as you nurture ours. That's what care-taking is about, hearts and souls, not 'just' cooking!