Weekly Stars August 4th 2013

New Moon in Leo - a touch of grandeur brings a stalled project to life.

Leo

Tuesday’s Leo New Moon turns a page and everything from here is a plus. Your restless feelings are channelled into a creative meisterwork and movement comes from a project that sceptics once sniffed at. Persistence is king when you cross swords with bureaucrats, and sheer force of personality wins the day. Suggest a switch of venues on Sunday and a social turns into a meeting of minds. The Sun is resplendent in Leo and simply showing up turns an event into an occasion. Hold your nerve on Friday as studious Mercury hits your sign – you insist on your point of view, but others have contributions to make. Private time in wise company is a joy.

Virgo

A feeling of ease pervades and you prove you can do fun-first. People relax in your company and you accept an invitation that slipped to the back of the pile. Your image is composed with the minimum of effort and your energy crests by Friday’s Virgo Moon. Give your partner super qualities they may or may not have, and watch them live up to the compliment.

Libra

Flattery is your line of least resistance, but people want facts and figures. Venus, your ruler, is in hiding and you work twice as hard simply to keep the peace and pace. Work is where you excel and a dynamic campaign when the mood is upon you makes an unassailable position. Protect your platform and a delayed injection of family funds comes down the pipe.

Scorpio

Your game face is on and everyone knows how much you want it. Sober Saturn in your sign picks up loose ends and you leave no ambition without a world-record attempt. Still, it’s not all teeth-clenching commitment and an element of grace lifts you to another working level. An unlikely candidate lifts your mood and romantic chemistry stirs on Monday.

Sagittarius

‘Something will happen’ is your mantra and you cling on in fervent belief. Make tiny inroads and keep your eyes open for new leads. Jupiter, your ruler, gives you business savvy and taking a punt on a new investment proves your worth to head-hunters. Sunday spells fun in your ragged company and a creative coup comes from going against the flow.

Capricorn

Prune negative elements of your world and pour energy into your love life. A fanatical partner keeps their foot to the floor and you are swept along on a romantic tide. Pause for breath and your diplomatic powers frame a delicate question. Keep patience on Sunday as frayed nerves make a slip of the tongue. A family occasion has an unexpected twist.

 Aquarius

Tuesday’s New Moon highlights your partnerships and you understand now what was missing. You are attracted to smart company and a take-charge figure with a bit of pizzazz. Higher-ups at work take you over the hurdles, but this test is your chance to shine. Donating to a cause gives you a warm feeling, but check your funds end up where they should.

Pisces

Doing things with two makes the difference and you spot a gap in the market. An eagle-eyed partner pulls you out of a lazy routine and you are generous enough to thank them. Still, steely purpose sits under your surface calm and you don’t settle for peace at any price. Simmer down for the weekend by Friday 9^th and your love of imagery wins garlands.

Aries

Stick to your rebel’s stance for long enough and people start taking notice. Sunday brings an influential voice onside and you make a sea-change in your chosen field. Deviant planet Uranus breaks up routine for its own sake and your life is a sincere but contrary cry from the heart. Get your message across after Friday and mental power beats all-out muscle. 

Taurus

You are taking heat and it seems nobody understands. A sense of perpetual deadline bears down and your ambitions take a 180 degree about-turn. More haste, less speed. Venus, your ruler, lets you negotiate and compromise is not the same as surrender. A sibling has words of advice at a family summit meeting on Saturday 10^th.

Gemini

Your idea are wrapped up in emotion and you feel more than speak. Security comes first. Generous Jupiter and potent Pluto go head-to-head, and you scan the fine print to decide what belongs to who. Dig your heels in by Friday and a firm plan takes the place of vague sentiment. Your art takes on a serious side, and learning a new dance-step gets you noticed.

Cancer

An oasis in the desert, respite after life in the tumble-drier. Make the most of Jupiter, planet of growth and healing, and hitch your wagon to a star. No sense thinking small. Bosses are open to your thinking, and you deliver on time and in budget. A ex-partner is shadow of the past and you file for psychic separation before someone new fills the gap. 

Astroboogie Stars July 28th 2013

  

LEO

Your natural effulgent self comes up against real-world restrictions. A family occasion on Sunday is the scene for a showdown and you make your feelings known. Sober Saturn, planet of ambition, puts you through the hard yards, but log the hours and nobody can take them away. A classy peace offering midweek smooths your passage forwards - choose carefully. A private project fills your quiet time and your task is to achieve a quiet heart. Take courage and soon you can put on an exhibition. A quirky ambition goes mainstream and you get retrospective credit for being ahead of the curve.

VIRGO

Make a choice between the glamorous and the mundane. Classy Venus in your sign makes you lazy in all the best ways and a golden bubble envelops you. Go out, see and be seen. You give your partner wonderful qualities and love goggles have a magical effect. Discover extra intensity on Tuesday you and broach a ticklish subject with tact.

LIBRA

You try everything to keep your situation sweet, and prefer feathers to remain unruffled. Not going to happen. Cranky Uranus gives you an urge to shock and be yourself in all company. For sure dayglo orange goes well at a black-tie event. A lucky break at work comes from long-term lobbying and a close confidante's quiet words strike a chord.

SCORPIO

Your energy comes in fits and starts, depending on your mood. On a bad day you can’t be bothered, but put you in the mood and you are unbeatable. Find a cause to fire your passion and to feel protective about. You inch out of a deep hole and start seeing the benefits of all that digging. By Thursday, you are back on home territory.

SAGITTARIUS

The Sun in your thought and travel zone gives you purpose, and Saturday 3^rd brings a plan together. Show off your futuristic side and people see you as an Archer to be reckoned with. Behind the scenes activity occupies your thoughts and you find a new way to deal in the game. Forget past regrets and look forward to new business. 

CAPRICORN

Time for a show-and-tell, pick your moment carefully. Your partner is in prickly mood and you compete to outdo each other in love. No rest on Sunday, as feisty Mars goes toe-to-toe with potent Pluto. Still, a friend intercedes and you end up further forwards for clearing the air. You love clever company and somebody smart provides the chemistry.

AQUARIUS

New information comes to light in love and you shine the spotlight on hidden areas. Big personalities come into your world, and you fight to make sure your wishes are understood. Good things come from humdrum situations and an everyday job provides the perfect answer. Slowly does it at work as you put your hand up for extra duties.

PISCES

Your partner gives you a dose of reality but you find fun together. Venus, planet of diplomacy, gives you tact and the knack of organizing a social. You burst with inspiration and look for an artistic vehicle to express yourself. Think long-term. Friday gives you romantic poise and calm seas sail you to another level at work.

ARIES

Play against type and prove people’s perceptions wrong. You have insight into somebody’s needs and show you can listen too. Mars, your ruler, gets territorial when outsiders encroach and a handbreak turn on Tuesday wrong-foots your rivals. A powerful figure is receptive to your maverick plans and the world catches up with your ideas.

TAURUS

Low energy is only temporary and you are soon out of the slump. Cast off restrictions, and security you think you rely on proves so much excess baggage. Still, be nice to yourself, conserve your vitality and specialize in the area where your talents play best. Tuesday’s Taurus Moon gives you a smooth patter and people buy what you are selling.

GEMINI

You have emotion wrapped up in your investments and a historical item proves its value. Mercury, your ruler, weighs finances carefully and security comes from getting the patent on an idea. You are starry-eyed about your career and an unattainable ambition suddenly has real-world currency. Hang in there and deliver on the dream.

CANCER

Your world expands suddenly, so keep an eye on your waistline. Jupiter, planet of joy, comes to the party, and even if you’re not swinging from the chandeliers you feel sweet inside your skin. A predatory partner is persistent, and Sunday defines mutual boundaries. Keep your energy pulsing and you break the furthest horizons.

Prince George Alexander Louis

The future King George VII, third in line to the British throne, came into life with worldwide fanfare and a destiny on his shoulders. Family and national karma will be lived through his chart, which contains echoes of both his parents and grandparents, Charles and Diana. He was born for public life, but on the whole his chart reveals a quiet, private person.  

Scorpio rises in Vishaka nakshatra, a Jupiter-ruled segment that is known for leadership and a love of sensual pleasure. Lagna ruler Mars joins Jupiter and Mercury in the eighth house of occult pursuits. The Eighth is all about transformation, financial and emotional, and these three planets in Ardra nakshatra gives an emotional kick that is not immediately obvious from the outside. That he will be rich is not in question, but 2nd and 11th house rulers associated in the 8th house implies the extent of his inherited wealth. To a large degree, his whole life revolves around when he will come into his own.

Venus in the tenth bears a lot of weight as the only angular planet. Still, it is conjunct the royal star Regulus, a perfect signature for what increasingly is a purely PR role. He will need to look good in public, to smile and shake hands in all weathers, and give people a sense of reflected royal glory. To this extent, he will be comfortable in the public eye, but Venus ruling the 12th house may bring skeletons to light. He probably will not experience his Venus mahadasha, beginning 2110, but royal discretion will need to be careful of Venus antardashas. 

Long-lens cameras were the bane of royal lives even in his grandparents' time, but in the Twitter age, it is virtually impossible to maintain any old-world royal mystique. He will be seen as a three-dimensional person, warts and all. And like all heirs, attention will focus on how he spends his time before becoming King. The long-lived Windsor line ensures he will have many years to wait before his accession. 12th ruler in the 10th gives a sense of renunciation, or at least of an unclear vocation. Like Charles, he may become frustrated with life behind the scenes and not being able to comment or influence current affairs

At best, with exalted Saturn in the 12th, he may become a great visitor of hospitals and figurehead for humanitarian causes, like his grandmother Diana. Rahu joining Saturn in the 12th lends itself to exotic spirituality and interest in clairvoyance and liberation. Like Charles again, his - possibly quite unconventional - views will be dissected and become common knowledge, whether he likes it or not. By the time he becomes King, yoga practise may be even more widespread and George would be in the forefront of this. 

In a hereditary monarchy, George's main duty will be to marry and have children. Seventh lord Venus shows a glamorous, public marriage and the future royal couple may achieve iconic status. Yet Venus's rulership of the 12th also shows a private side and the suggestion of potential scandal. He would not be the first playboy heir, even if that role usually falls to the younger child in the succession. Fifth house ruler Jupiter in the 8th does not bode well for his relationship with his own children. 

Saturn ruling the 4th house from the 12th suggests difficulty in his relationship with his mother, and the 4th is also aspected by the 12th ruler Venus. Friction with his father  and mentor figures in general is also implied by Saturn's aspect on the 10th lord, Sun. There may be a lot of love in his relationship with William and Kate, but he will resent intrusion into his private life and parental insistence on royal protocol. Saturn is strong in the rasi and the navamsha, but his sense of duty will likely be channelled into unconventional areas.

Sun in the 9th is flanked by benefic Venus and Jupiter, strong in the Navamsha, and also aspected by the full Moon in the 3rd. George may become a strong patron or advocate of the arts, writing and education. Atma Karaka Mercury ruling its own house, with a powerful Jupiter-Mars bears this signature out. Charles, on becoming King, wishes to be known as the 'Defender of Faiths' and this Inter-faith role may be passed down the generations.

Royal Baby

I gave a small TV interview today for Associated Press on the Royal Baby. We had already filmed a segment a couple of weeks ago on said child having Sun in Cancer, but today we switched to the likelihood of Leo. If Will & Kate's baby comes after 5pm local time, then it will be a Leo. If it comes after 7:08pm local time, then it will also have the full Moon in Aquarius. 

This is not generally what media outlets want to hear. They like nice clean lines and feel rather uncomfortable with people who take astrology seriously enough to talk times of day. Still, I smiled hard and convinced them that it made a difference, and no, there is no such thing as being born on the 'cusp'. I didn't take the discussion into anaretic degrees - they'd had enough punishment already.

Yet the royal sprog is an intriguing case. A Cancer-Capricorn baby sits nicely with Will & Kate's respective Sun signs. Both parents are also born at eclipses - new and full Moons in Cancer respectively - and they may welcome a shyer, more laid-back child. Aquarius-Leo on the other hand is more in line with House of WIndsor tradition. The Queen has Moon in Leo, Charles has Leo rising, Princesses Anne, Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother were all Leo Suns. The Queen's father, George VI ('The King's Speech') had Jupiter in Leo on the midheaven, a classic royal signature that saw him take over the throne from his brother at at critical time. 

Moon in Aquarius on the other hand strays into Diana territory. This is not a Moon that sits well with tradition and precedent. This is a free-spirit who may take up the independent cause, after it skipped a generation with Will and Kate. Leo Sun with an Aquarius Full Moon is likely to be an individualist and possibly a reformer.

Venus also shifts signs today, but remains conjunct the royal star Regulus. This is clearly an auspicious placement, for what is essentially a PR role. The future King or Queen will meet and greet, shake hands and make people feel important. Good luck to him or her, Cancer or Leo. I have no great Royalist sympathies, but they probably pay for themselves, and better a family of unelected Windsors than a political dynasty of Blairs or Camerons.

PS - So the baby boy, as yet unnamed, is Cancer-Capricorn after all. Born 16:24pm local time, with 27 Scorpio rising.

Astroboogie Stars July 21st 2013

Leo
The Sun hits your sign and you showcase skills that let you shine. You take the spotlight, yet your goldmine lies in being a powerful player behind the scenes. The dynamic Mars-Jupiter duo gives you psychic energy and you work on your influence in the invisible world. Yoga, psychology, you name it, but feeling comfortable in your skin is where it is at. Enjoy the feeling of a guardian angel, and step up to that role for somebody close. Monday's Full Moon focuses on your relationships and you fall into a comfortable repartee. Financial affairs go sweetly when you settle for the most opulent choice.

Virgo
Venus arriving your sign on Tuesday is a champagne moment and you give your word on a romantic proposition. You are smooth and in control, and part of you loves putting someone on a pedestal. It is fun to play this game but keep alive to reality. Keep a track of your spending - plugging the holes in your business is worth as much as a new income stream.
Libra
Your style is to keep everybody sweet, but now you have to make a decision. Smart Mercury goes forwards and you spring a surprise when you shoot for an alternative career. You take the initiative at work and a previously impossible path comes within reach. A behind-the-scenes liaison has a fantasy quality and you play the saviour figure on Saturday.
Scorpio
You walk a brave path and action today gets you there. Testing, taxing times at work lighten up and you appreciate the progress you are making. You are used to heading through the dark to reach the light. Keep believing and your world takes on a fantasy quality. Monday's Full Moon favours a family occasion and you deliver your verdict after thinking it through. 

Sagittarius
Investigate a trip away or a long-term diet of mind-food. The Sun enters your travel and study zone on Monday and you are on familiar territory.  Stock elements in your world are overthrown and yesterday's risky strategy is tomorrow's refreshing change of pace. Climb the career totem pole and chemistry with somebody at the top separates you from the field.

Capricorn
Revert back to romantic Plan A and don't look back. Keep consistent in your course and a stellar relationship moves on to another level. You have excitement and generosity, wrapped up in a realistic package. At a time of rapid change, partnerships are your sure source of security. A crunch call comes by Saturday and your heart points the way.

Aquarius
Monday's Full Moon in your sign is an annual highlight and celebration is in order. Use the moment to take stock and you point of view comes across easily. Resistance from the boss melts away as you combine career strategy with everyday service. You overcome a rival with preemptive charm and a colourful character sheds light on a missing quality in your romantic world.

Pisces
Your ethereal qualities are in demand and you are a genii in the lamp. You let people talk and simply reflecting back provides friends a magic mirror. Success in the everyday world sits perfectly with your visionary streak and you have a canny political touch. Doing things with two is a delight and Thursday's Pisces Moon is the parsley garnish on a historic stellar lineup. 

Aries
You have a mass of energy, if you are in the mood to use it. Mars, your rowdy ruler, is in an emotional oasis and you protect your turf with a passion. Prove to people there is more to you than just puppy-dog enthusiasm and you get beneath surface appearances. If you are not shocking people, something is amiss. Saturday sees your new incarnation come one step closer.

Taurus
You confound expectations and showcase your futuristic side. Monday's Full Moon in your image zone brings your career to a peak and the personal touch gets you the gig. World-weariness is a passing phase, so make sure there is purpose behind your moves. Adversity brings out your best stuff. Easy charm doesn't desert you and a friend's offer of fun only needs one time of asking. 

Gemini
Mercury, your ruler, moves forwards and you can sign up at the bank. Money flows around you, but smart decisions create a rainy day fund for the future. Leave room to donate to a perfect cause. Power meetings shape up on Saturday and you dig your heels in on a principle. Choose your interiors with confidence and a family powwow goes well when you nail the details.

Cancer
Energy, pizzazz and ambition come together and your world is transformed. Your philosophical streak keeps affairs in perspective and you skirmish with a rival, assured of success. Monday's Full Moon lifts your mood higher and you dive into the deep end of your relationship. Affirmations work powerfully and you psyche yourself up for a sharp exchange on Saturday. 

Astroboogie Stars July 14th 2003

 

Historic water-sign trines make order out of chaos
and the big picture is suddenly clear.

 

Cancer 
Your new-found optimism is an inspiration and an exciting offer comes from being upbeat. Mars, planet of passion, forms a double-act with wandering star Jupiter, giving you critical courage and energy. Theory and practice combine in your career, with a mysterious dash of imaginative flair. You've got it all. Still, wait until the weekend before putting pen to paper - action for its own sake upsets the balance. Saturday is stand-out and your assertive touch shows someone you know what you want. Love and career provide the friction, and an old flame still can't forget.

Leo
You are in forgiving mood and reconcile with an old friend.  'Get over it' is your credo and you have a generous heart to forget the past.  Volunteering for a cause brings a lift and you don't need stroking or star treatment. Still, make yourself visible on Wednesday and an innocent gesture puts you across in a stellar light.

Virgo
A close partner offers way out and you try a different route in love. Neptune, planet of fantasy, sees you put on a pedestal, but you live up to the billing. The special aura you shine on someone has a miraculous effect. Saturday sees social plan A back on the table. and a delayed message lets you think your answer through. 

Libra
The standard romantic scenario doesn't measure up and you seek that missing element. Wayward Uranus sparks an attraction to an outsider and together you plot revolution. A boost comes to your career on Sunday and you step up and take full credit. An international contact makes the critical difference. 

Scorpio
You knuckle down and show everyone your stamina. It is daunting to turn your ship around in mid-ocean, but a morale-lifting compliment is perfectly timed. Lift your sights and there is magic in your fingers. Head honchos are open to your vision and Thursday's Scorpio Moon lets you spring an audacious request.

Sagittarius
You are in lazy mood, just as inspiration strikes. Aesthetic Venus gives you style and flair and nobody can emulate your thrown-together look. You are thoroughly sated with your domestic scene and it's time for a forward move.  Saturday's Sagittarius Moon reveals a subtle touch as you tune into the group mind.

Capricorn
Somebody close is in provocative mood and is not to be deflected. Open your arms to them, even when your meister career-plan is shoved to one side. A old friend comes in peace and you get vital insight from comparing paths. Tune out messages from the rumour mill and the true story emerges by the weekend.

Aquarius
You are a square peg at work when everything is done by the numbers. Still, prove you can follow the regular route and the brass sees there is more to your repertoire. Wednesday brings new company and a world-saving cause to get behind. Friendly Venus inspires you make a visit you'd never stretch to on your own. 

Pisces
Diverse strands of your world come together in perfect serendipity. Soup kitchen idealism meets stratospheric ambition and skilful contacts line your path. Dream work and affirmation have never been so easy and your life is a kind of prayer. Insist on your point of view on Wednesday and people are glad they follow your lead.

Aries
People are getting the real you at last, no matter how colourful your plans. Forget port-in-a-storm scenarios in work and love, an authentic Aries vibe is the only way ahead. Still, play it smart and keep friendly people inside the tent. Save a home-makeover plan for the weekend and you outstrip your initial fantasy.

Taurus
A happy side-effect of low energy is you are careful how you spend it. Sober Saturn brings you up against the weight of authority and you rethink your whole campaign. Put emotion to one side on Wednesday and you make a perfect credible witness. Relating to the whole person brings an unexpected romantic epiphany.

Gemini
People are talking in their own code and you can't get on to a level. Emotions have no boundaries, yet a friend insists on putting feelings first. Your artistic venture is suddenly viable and you see ways to make it pay. Stick with your guiding inspiration at work and Friday's generous gesture is returned with interest.