Astrology Explored

January 30, 2008

Communications fly as Air energies dominate this calendar month. Predominate is the water bearer, Aquarius, who keeps company with the planet of our highest ideals, Neptune and the planet of communications, Mercury. Emboldened by the planet of actions, Mars, we are urged to dream the dream and tell the world about it. But we encounter resistance from those in authority, who want to maintain the status quo. Saturn in Virgo doesn’t see the system broke, just in need of refinement. Pluto, flirting with entering Capricorn for the last month, now finally puts his foot in the water. Here Pluto has the dubious job of dissolving power structures for ultimate transformation for their own good. If we feel a little edgy, it is because we have a sense that momentous change is ahead of us and we are not sure what it will bring into our lives.

On one hand, Aries, your mood is light as you feel free to have fun and explore. You are either on the move or your friends move towards you. On the other hand, you’ve got big money issues that need resolution. That isn’t going to happen if you pay more attention to fun and games than your bills. If you find yourself seesawing between a decision on whether to party down or coming down to earth, this is your clue to put your priorities in order.

Bam! That brick wall you just hit was your own limitations. Thinking inside the box is your forte, Taurus, but this month that isn’t going to help you. One one side is the comfortable little nest you built that feeds the belly but not the soul. On the other is a world of concepts and ideas that are as attractive as a box full of worms. Take those worms out and go fishing. I’m sure you catch a few glimpses of what the world would be like if you step outside your comfort zone.

Green light, red light, hurry up and wait. You at once urged to move ahead quickly, at the glacial pace of those in authority! Of course this bores you! Surfing the internet to make sense of it all may temporarily alleviate ennui but does nothing to settle your restlessness. One word. Road trip. You absolutely must get away, if only for one day, to delete the cookies on the hard drive of your soul.

Every one has something to say about how you should live your life, Cancer. You’ve been brushing them off, but it isn’t as easy at that. You are slated for big changes that are going to affect the rest of your life. Try as you might, you are not going to be able to stem the tide of change. While no one can hold on like you, my crusty crab friend, you absolutely must let go and explore the opposite end of where your life is now. Freeze your credit cards in water and tuck them away in the back of freezer. You are not allowed to spend freely now.

Ack! Ack! Who are all these people that dare to treat you in less than royal fashion? Why do they act all snippy when you lay down your expectations of your followers? Your fan club hasn’t vanished, just transformed for the moment as they get a glimpse of the power of being who they really are. Maybe you should give it a try too.

So many crazy things are coming at you, that no wonder you are stressed. On one hand, people want (or need) for you to take care of more, and on the the hand they complain about the way you do it. Take a look at what you can do to upgrade your work methods. Toss out the Day Timer and pick up a Blackberry. The world is in the twenty first century, you know.

Everything would be just fine if people stopped expecting you to do their dirty work for them. For one thing, you are no good at dirty work, not wanting to get your manicure or your hairstyle mussed, and another it is just too exhausting. But you are missing the point and are likely to until you realize that you have much more power than you like to pretend.

Your think the Universe has given you the green light to do any Machiavellian thing to comes to mind, but dear Scorpio, be warned. This is only a ruse to get you to reveal yourself. Do what you do best and keep your own counsel. Expect that any of your actions will be examined in the harsh light of public opinion and act accordingly.

You can be as modern as the Jetsons or as traditional as the Flintstones, but trying to take a middle course will only yield mediocre results. There is a lot of slapstick type antics now. But if your life feels a little cartoonish maybe you should examine the nature of your relationships just to see how true to life they are.

This month you are called on to lead, not quite a comfortable role. You are a great administrator, but Alexander the Great, you are not. The lesson is that leadership is not so much about enforcing the rules but inspiring those you rely on you to tap their own potential. Quite a task for a sign who secretly does not feel up to the task.

There is a huge gap between Aquarian idealism and practical application. Of course your ideas are progressive, modern and something eventually everyone will do. But only you see how you can get from point A to point B and you mustn’t get cranky if the humans don’t quite have the vision you do.Give the rest of us a chance to catch up.

You are left alone this month to do what you wish. View this not as abandonment but a temporary patch of calm sea that you can use to restore your soul. Though your life seems to be on a steady course with firm foundations, there are some who think that you should take things faster. Ignore them, they are only envious of what you have right now.

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