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I don't normally post about weekly transits, but I'm experiencing a strange urge to write about the moon as it transits from Libra through Capricorn before it reaches the Dark Moon phase in Aquarius on February 8th. Why would I want to create this extra work for myself? When the moon transits in Libra on the 28th and void-of-course on the 29th of January, the moon pulled in the square between Uranus and Pluto which is has a one degree orb at this time and until the last two weeks of March when Uranus begins a permanent separation from Pluto. So this means that when the moon or any of the quicker moving planets move into Libra (or Cancer, Aries, Capricorn), they ignite the tension of the Uranus-Pluto Square, which as really been on-going since 2011. And this tension revolves around the populace wanting change but the leaders (political or corporate) have used fear and force to keep the populace in place. In other words, Uranus representing the collective has challenged au

I wasn't planning on writing a new Whole Astrology blog post today, but then the concept of fears that unblock progress for each of the Zodiac Signs popped into my head. Since unblocking fears leads to manifesting lives we truly desire, I decided to share this information with you now. I began working with Archangel Chamuel recently since I was called on to do this work and this archangel represents unconditional love for ourselves and others. The angel approaches us gently and has offered the following insights and affirmations for healing fears corresponding with each Zodiac Sign, beginning with Aries and ending with Pisces. Some of you don't even know you have these underlying fears so for you, discovering the belief that's holding you back and clearing it, quickens your spiritual awakening. So shall we get started? Aries--You're afraid of not being able to impress others. This causes you to talk too loud, boasts about your achievements, namedrop, and crowd oth

A Virgo Full Moon usually suggests a sober transit in which we feel the urge to get organized, take care of our health, and clean up our daily environment as well as, routine. Virgo represents how we serve the world, usually through our profession, but also through volunteer work.  But on February 22, 2016, the Full Moon transits in the same sign as Jupiter and the North Node either having us staring at the world with critical eyes or rolling up our sleeves and accepting our roles as servants for the Greater Good. As we swim through several Mutable Sign transits including Neptune, Chiron, Saturn, Jupiter, Ceres, as well as the moon and sun, we're looking at big changes and movement occurring. And this movement leads us to healing on an individual and global level. Neptune and Chiron asks us to experience compassion in our hearts through the choices we make while the Virgo Full Moon, Jupiter and the North Node asks us to come up with practical solutions. Also dig up the roots

found on Wikipedia I already spoke about moon sensitive people. However, everyone benefits from the moon transits as the orb makes its way around the Zodiac Wheel every 28 days. For instance, each moon brings out a different aspect of our life or our personality. Remember that we have all the Zodiac Signs somewhere in our Natal Chart and the moon activates them in turn. Aries New Moon--Start a new project or relationship. If you have wanted to ask a certain person out on a date, now is the time to do so and acting chivalry. Plant a seed, metaphorically or literally and watch it grow as the moon transits through the Zodiac. Aries Full Moon--You've been patient with your project or relationship and now it's reached a culmination point as you are poised for the next cycle. Time to celebrate your good fortune. Wearing red gives you a sense of power now. Go out and do something athletic or at least adventurous--not a time for sitting on your butt with all this Mars energy.

I noticed some astrologers using the term "moon sensitive" recently to describe people most affected by the moon cycles and especially, eclipses, new and full moons. The most obvious group affected by the moon are people with a Cancer moon, sun or Ascendant. However, people with a Water Sign moon (which trines, sextiles or conjuncts Cancer), several planets in Cancer or several planets in the Fourth House are also moon sensitive. A prominent moon in any sign in a chart, such as having the moon in an angular house (1st, 4th, 7th or 10th) or a heavily aspected moon are also moon sensitive. I would also include a moon in the 12th House or a Singleton moon (no planets aspect it) in this list. However, in the case of a 12th House or a Singleton moon, only other people notice that the native with these moons in their chart ebbs and flows emotionally with the moon. The person with this moon feels they have little access to the moon and over dramatize its effects. Besides the d

Photo by Patricia Herlevi After watching Astrologer Kelley Rosano's YouTube video for the Aquarius New Moon this February in which she gave a glowing preview for Cancerians, I had to take a look at the New Moon chart. Oh, and it's not only looking good for Cancerians, I think all the Zodiac Sun Signs, with a few caveats for Taurus and Leo will be absolutely loving this wacky moon and the transits that accompany it. It's definitely time to break free from any ruts and reclaim your personal power. Scorpio Sun, Moon and Ascendant are going to enjoy Mars in Scorpio despite that square to the sun and moon in Aquarius. And those of you born with Natal Neptune in Scorpio will feel that Mars-Neptune conjunction coming up as the perfect time to delve into cinema, music, dance, choreography, photography and spiritual practices. You'll have the drive to fuel your dreams. The only caveat is that you could gravitate towards violence or aggression in the performing arts such as

I admit that my head spins as I research the transits surrounding David Bowie's liver cancer diagnosis (18 months earlier which brings us to July 2014 with no exact date) and his death on January 10, 2016. 2015 would have been a watershed year for Bowie with transiting Pluto and Uranus hitting his 12th House and Uranus squaring his Natal Sun and Mars.  Also the new and full moons for July 2014 as well as, the Capricorn New Moon at 19 degrees on January 9, 2016, one day prior to Bowie's death. Since a new moon represents a new cycle, death for Bowie is just the beginning of a cosmic experience--one beyond the stars. So let's take a look at the transits for July 2014. I apologize that I don't have my planet transit guides and ephemeris for 2014 or 2015 since they are in storage. But in July of 2014, we experienced a Capricorn Full Moon at 20 degrees (conjuncts Bowie's Capricorn sun/Mars) with Cancer sun in opposition and a T-Cross with Uranus in Aries and Pluto

David Bowie, 1947 - 2016 As we barely made it out of the gates of 2016, Capricorn musician icon David Bowie died from liver cancer. Not surprising his diagnoses from 18 months earlier hid behind a veil of secrecy (sun/Mars and Mercury in 12th House) and the nostalgia that resulted finds its connection in Mercury RX in Capricorn, but that's not all. My friend and astrology colleague Jane Ritson from England sent me a cryptic e-mail message, "You heard about Bowie?" But this did not prepare me for the shock of learning about David Bowie's death at the age of 69, two days after his birthday and release of his final album. My grandmother and Saint Francis of Assisi also managed the fete of dying near their birth date. It's as if David Bowie, a Capricorn ruled by Saturn showed us how to transcend time and space, while breaking through the karmic gates. He even turned death into art with his video, "Lazarus" who Jesus raised from the dead. We have Bowie&

Photo by Patricia Herlevi I'm one of those fortunate women who can eat just about anything and not gain an ounce. I've maintained the same weight for over two decades despite entering my peri menopause years. However, Saturn is the ruler of my chart and this planet rules structure and people with strong Saturn in their Natal Chart tend to fall on the lean side. Most people shun Saturn. Whereas, a person with Jupiter as their chart ruler tend to put on weight because while Saturn constricts and restricts, Jupiter expands. So the happy-go-lucky Jupiter-ruled native is more likely to explore various ethnic foods, not to mention sweet foods, if Venus is also a heavy hitter in their charts and this leads to overeating and weight gain. The problem with Jupiter or Sagittarius Moon or Ascendant is that these folks don't know when to call it quits. On the other hand, Saturn-ruled people, especially if they have Saturn in Virgo or Capricorn lean towards discipline and Saturn in

Usually a Leo Full Moon brings the astrological cats out from the woodwork or plenty of drama arrives either on or off-stage.  Leo Full Moon asks us where we can apply more fun and creativity to our lives--whether that's enrolling in an acting class, hitting the boards like a Shakespeare actor, or finger painting along with children. However, this Leo Full Moon at 3 degrees comes with a Fixed T-Cross that involves the Aquarius Sun, and Mars in Scorpio (a wide T-Square with a 7 degree orb), though the fast moving moon pulls it together. Now every Leo native possesses Aquarius tendencies in the way of projections onto other people, he or she considers an oddball Libertarian and every Aquarius native possesses the urge to strike out with individualism which he or she projects onto "narcissistic" or "hedonistic" types. It's only a matter of perception. Now, we're bringing in Mars in Scorpio (and Mars will remain in Scorpio on and off for several mo