Starstruck Chronicles/Astrology for Daily Living

This year we've have already been scared enough by the economy, prices of food, gasoline, and world events. So,rather than being scared for Halloween, I have devised some ideas for costumes based on the individual sun signs that may lighten things up a little.

Aires-Red is the color associated with Aires, and since you're a devil anyway you may as well dress as one. Aires are known for their flashy personalities, so perhaps you could go as a red convertible.

Taurus-Taurus is stereotyped as a Mother earth type, and the color is green.  You're probably just an old hippie anyway, so drag out those bell-bottoms. Or, alternatively you could be the Jolly Green Giant.

Gemini-Gemini's are known as the twins, so it's a given that you will have to somehow dress as two of you. You can act like your friends are having double vision.

Cancer-The moon maiden.  This might present a pretty picture, and Cancer's are known for their culinary skills.  Perhaps you could go as a nice plate of pasta.

Leo-The lion..humm..that's too simple.  Leo's are known for their golden mane's so, perhaps a lion with really, really long blond hair?

Virgo-Known as the Virgin. Dare I say it? Would you go dressed in a chastity belt?

Libra-Libra's are all about relationships. So, you may go as yourself, but with a very large entourage of the opposite sex (or same sex) trailing behind you.

Scorpio-The God's/Goddess of Sex.  This opens up a really, really large can of worms.  Perhaps you might dress as a lady of the evening or her pimp?

Sagittarius- The Golden Archer. Well, the actual image of a Sag is a creature who is half man, and half horses ass. And don't forget to point your bow and arrow toward the moon.

Capricorn-The goat. Let's see..actual goats don't smell very good. You could deguise yourself by creating a mix of some really bad perfumes. Or, if you want to get literal, you could create your own mix by visiting a barnyard. Your friends would be speechless.

Aquarius- The water bearer. It's hard to find urns to pour from today, and they are expensive, but you could embrace your sign by lugging around 2,000 bottles of water. Or since one of the ruler's of Aquarius is Uranus, the planet of sudden explosive events, you could go as a train wreck or a bolt of lightening.

Pisces-The fish.  Which are you?  A minnow, a carp, a trout? Perhaps there is actually a shark lurking inside you with really big teeth. Oh, and there needs to somehow be two of you swimming in opposite directions. Schizophrenic fish would swim in opposite directions.

President Barack Obama has declared the H1N1 outbreak a national emergency. The White House said Mr. Obama signed a proclamation that would allow medical officials to bypass certain federal requirements, and described it as similar to ramping up ahead of a hurricane before it makes landfall. News agencies report Swine flu is more widespread now than it's ever been, and has resulted in more than 1,000 U.S. deaths so far.

Astrologically, this is signified by Jupiter and Neptune. Jupiter and Neptune joined together in a conjunction, spring of this year, when the virus first started to occur. Jupiter/Neptune relates to infectious diseases that can spread quickly. Jupiter increases anything it touches and Neptune rules colds, lung trouble and contagious diseases, and recuperative power may be weak. This aspect first occurred May 10-June 11 of this year, as I reported on April 29. Neptune is currently at 23 degrees of Aquarius, and Jupiter is direct at 17 degrees, giving the planets a 6 degree orb. The virus will continue to spread as Jupiter continues to move forward toward Neptune, reaching a peak December 20-25 of this year.

This transit occurs in the 8th house of the USA, meaning there will continue to be fatalities, and statistics may be worse than originally anticipated. Children especially will be at risk, and this is shown astrologically by the fact that Mars has entered the sign Leo, the natural ruler of the fifth house of children. Mars will be in this sign for the next 8 months, as the planet retrogrades this year. Mars relates to fevers and infections and inflammatory complaints.

Following is website link to the Center of Disease Control. It is imperative to stay updated on the situation.

http://www.cdc.gov/

President Obama is talking tough to insurance companies, and no one covers it better than the Huffington Post.

From an astrological perspective, the President has the planets to get tough with with  insurance companies with Uranus opposing Mars through the end of the year.  The transit becomes exact November-December of this year.

Uranus opposing Mars  can mean outbursts of temper, and often relates to conflicts with established organizations, and over joint finances and monies, including insurance and taxes. It usually creates a desire to overthrow existing power structures. It is often called the 'accidental transit,' because it sometimes coinsides with accidents, injuries, and is in every way a transit of disharmony, and possible physical danger.

Today, Saturday, October 17, the energy of President Obama's New moon  at 24 degrees in Libra is clearly making an impact in his actions and the actions of those who surround him. The New Moon falls in his 9th house, ruling legal matters, governmental matters and the medical profession.  It creates a square (squares represent difficulties) to Saturn, which represents the status quo. (Insurance companies)  The New Moon as well as the Sun, trine Uranus in his chart representing a new and different approach.  Uranus is the planet of upheaval and rebellion. 

Mars opposes Jupiter for the next 3 days, representing the President's desire to change existing laws (anti-trust exemptions) and the way the medical profession operates, and it is likely we will hear more on this subject through the first of the week.

As October draws to a close, Saturn, the planet of restriction, delays, hindrances and obstacles enters Libra after a two and a half year stay in the sign of Virgo. Virgo is the natural ruler of the 6th house of health and work, and wherever Saturn treads, stumbling blocks occur. Thus, we can blame Saturn in Virgo to a great extent, for the slowdown in the global economy/workplace, and the issues relating to healthcare in the US.

Saturn will remain in Libra until April 9, 2010 when it will return to Virgo for it's final 4 month stay, reentering Libra on July 22, 2010, where it will remain until October of 2012. Libra is the natural ruler of the seventh house of partners and partnerships, law and justice. It's ruler is Venus, the planet of beauty, love and money. It is a cardinal sign, meaning the energy of Saturn in this sign will make itself felt readily and intensely. It is in these areas we will be challenged as the planet of restriction enters the 7th sign of the zodiac. Saturn was last in Libra September of 1980-August of 1983.

During the time Saturn is in Libra, relationships will change personally and on the world stage. Issues relating to gay marriage will be debated and decided during this time. New alliances will be created, and old ones may change or end. Laws and justice will change as well, and those who have contributed to the financial debacles over the past several years will be sought out and called to task in many cases.

What is most significant as Saturn enters Libra, is the fact that from October 30-June 19 it squares Pluto in Capricorn, exact at 0-1 degrees. November 25-November 30 it squares Pluto at 2 degrees, January 21, 2010 it squares Pluto at 4 degrees until February 10, 2010. Other squares will occur in 2010 and ultimately Uranus, the planet of sudden, unexpected change will add it's mix to the pot in May of 2010.

This is a difficult transit, harsh in nature, and will effect both individuals and the world we live in. The transit represents frustrated ambitions, shortages and lack, and the potential for major earth/catastrophic situations connected to the earth. Pluto rules oil and we are likely to see changes and or situations relating to oil and the rise or fall of gasoline/oil prices. Now is the time for those who can do so, to seek out alternative energy sources.

By it's nature, this transit is often associated with violent incidents and aggressive, destructive forces. At it's worst it can be associated with death. Astrologically, the Middle East is a powder keg and could explode on any of the given dates. Pluto is an extreme force, ruling death and rebirth, cruelty, manipulation, guilt. It rules governments and nuclear energy. It also rules sex and the media, and it is likely there will be focus on all of the above. Ultimately, Pluto transforms.

As Saturn squares the 'God of the Underworld,' we are likely to see little growth and continued frustration in the world economy. Filmmaker Michael Moore was on Larry King Live recently, and pointed out that 95 per cent of the wealth in the world is controlled by 5 percent of the population. Some of the major entities that control wealth are banks, credit card companies, insurance companies, and oil companies, to name a few. Saturn squaring Pluto will mean the rules governing many of these institutions, and the way they do business will have to change. As with any Pluto transit the change will come voluntarily or by force. Pluto relates to the collective masses: all of us, and Saturn represents structure, the past and what we know. The collective masses will demand change from those institutions and entities that are working on the basis of unfair practices, such as credit card companies that charge interest in the 30 percent plus range and insurance companies that deny affordable coverage. But, these wealthy entities will not embrace change, and a period of turmoil will occur.

This is not an easy time. Outer events could manage to challenge you at every turn You may have to move carefully and with patience to avoid explosions and anger, and try to create peace and harmony in your own environment and life.

An astrological reading can predict all major life events, but many of those seeking readings want to know when they will find love. Astrology is a blueprint of your life that was created at the moment of your birth, and the transits of the planets that bring you together with the most important people you will ever meet, were set into motion the moment you were born.

Venus and Mars are the day to day rulers of your love life. When Mars or Venus goes into a sign that's favorable to you, your chances of meeting someone special increase as well as social activity in general. When Mars and Venus go into the same sign, and it happens to be your Sun sign or in your 5th or 11th houses of love affairs, or friends, hopes and wishes Watch out! This time is extra special to you, as this duo doesn't dance often, and relationship opportunities will be at an all time high. To predict long-lasting love, of course we must look at all the factors in your chart to make an accurate prediction.

To understand how special Mars and Venus are together, in duo, the two will not be appearing again until July 10-29, 2010 when they are both in in Virgo, giving that Earth sign their greatest chance/oportunities in a long time. Other Earth Signs: Taureans and Capricorn's will benefit as well as the three Water signs, Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio.

In terms of the rest of 2009, Venus is in Virgo, favoring that sign until October 14, and Cancer's, Pisces, and Scorpio's are favored as long as Mars is in Cancer until October 16. On October 17, Mars (the God of War, Action, Men and Sex) enters Leo for an 8th month stay! Mars in usually in each sign for about 40 days, but this time the God of Sex stays in fiery Leo until June 6th, 2010. It's goes retrograde on December 20, meaning the love energy slows down, issues come to fore, and problems are resolved one way or another when it goes direct on March 9th, 2010 at 0 degrees of Leo. It moves to 1 degree of Leo on March 22 and 2 degrees on March 28. This means if you have a personal planet, Sun sign,. Mars or Venus within 1-4 degrees of Aires, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, or Aquarius you can expect someone to make a big impression on you. If you have a planet in one of these signs in the 5-10 degree range someone special will make an impression in April 2010. Mars remains in Leo until June 6, 2010, giving Leo's quite a ride in terms of new beginnings in their personal lives, perhaps including several false starts.

This Mars period will be especially favorable for Aires, as the fireball of love and entertainment moves into their fifth houses for this period. Aire's stand a great chance of finding love and fun during these eight months. Also favored/strongly, affected by Mars lengthy stay will be Aquarians, Gemini's, Libra's, and Sagittarius.

On October 15, Venus enters Libra helping these Air signs find love. Libra and Leo go will together from October 15 until November 7th, and this combination is good for Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Aires, Gemini and of course Leo's.

On November 8th, Venus enters Scorpio until December 1, and favors the Water signs (Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio), and lending a hand to the Earth signs(Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus).

December 2, Venus enters the sign ruled by Jupiter itself, the planet of expansion, wealth and opportunity. That is Sagittarius, and these Fire signs will have a great month with exceptional opportunities, with Mars in Leo along side. Also favored are other Fire signs (Aires and Leo), and coming in second are the Air signs, Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.

December 26 until December 31, 2009 Venus is in Capricorn, casting a warm glow and soft light upon these individuals and enhancing their chances of finding love. With Venus in Earthy Capricorn, her friends in, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces, and Taurus, have a shot at the brass ring this week as well.

But, none will remember New Year's Eve like Cancer's and Capricorn's because on that night we will experience the last lunar eclipse of the year at 10 degrees of Cancer. This means it is on the 1/7th house cusp for Cancer's and Capricorn's indicating major events/changes in terms of partnerships/relationships. Happy New Year. And the dance goes on.. .

Mercury went stationary retrograde at 21 degrees of Virgo on Tuesday the 29th of September, and will remain at this degree until tomorrow when it slowly starts to move forward again. Situations often get a little more confusing at the end of a retrograde Mercury when it goes stationary direct, before it moves forward again at it's regular 1 degree per day clip. Author Carol Rushman says a stationary direct Mercury in Virgo, " will express the energy in an analytical way.The mind is organized.Opinions are reached after much consternation and thought. The need for perfection, however, may delay decision-making. People will be exceptionally picky and critical. They can be critical of others', but are usually hardest on themselves."

Do not expect miracles because Mercury has gone direct this week. If projects were delayed when the planet of communication went backward, it may take until Mercury reaches the point it turned retrograde which would be about mid-moth, at 6 degrees of Libra on October 14. We are into the full moon energy,and this lunar event occurs at 11 degrees in the Cardinal sign of Aries on Sunday October 4th at 2:10 A.M. EST.

This is a full moon to take seriously. When a planet is in a cardinal sign the energy acts swiftly and is more public and apparent. Aries is ruled by Mars, the God of War, and is all about the 'self.' In other words, used constructively, it can be a time of new beginnings on a personal level, and moving forward. On a negative level, to much self can translate into self-centeredness and we may experience this energy through other peoples' actions or aggressiveness. Aries is a fire sign and it will not be a moon for wallflowers. Many people may be looking for an opportunity to express their ego's, consciously or unconsciously.

The full moon is further compounded by the fact that the planet of communication (Mercury) opposes Uranus on Sunday and Monday October 5th/6th. This aspect occurred earlier on September 22. It is a fractious aspect, and you may fight the urge to say things you may later regret.Think before you speak. If your mind is racing, slow down. Be careful of accidents while driving and traveling in general. On the world stage we are likely to see drama unfold as the full moon in the sign ruling the God of War reaches it's peak we may see additional military action, or threats of military action, and aggravation that is apparent in the world. When Mercury last opposed Uranus on September 22, we saw Qaddafi and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad both give speeches at the G-20 that stirred unrest. As Mercury rules transportation, we also saw the arrest of an alleged terrorist that officials say was planning to blow up Grand Central Station. It is possible we will have more news relating to this situation or other transportation related situations, as well as unusual/dangerous situations relating to weather.