People associate eclipses with calamity for some reason. This makes them nervous. In reality, each eclipse has a unique flavor. It makes sense to consider what you're dealing with before you go diving under the bed until the eclipse has passed. Have you see the movie, Big Fish? It's about a man who tells tall tales. What's distinct about this man and his stories is that all his stories end well. My friend and colleague, satori, likes to say, "If a story hasn't ended well, it's … [Read more...]
ELSA P. – Planetary Positions to Guide…
The air and fire signs (Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius) dominate as we head into the weekend making this is a good time to flirt or assert yourself socially in other ways. Make the call or the contact now when people (including you) are fairly light on their feet because the emotional temperature will drop over the weekend and people will be less amenable. Saturday brings a reality check but it is no worse than anything we've dealt with over the last month. If you like how … [Read more...]
ELSA P. – New Moon In Pisces, Maintaining Equilibrium And Giving To Get
We're headed into the new moon in Pisces on Friday where the key concept is serve or suffer. Some people don't know what that means but it's very simple. If you're feeling bad and can do something kind for someone else, invariably it will brighten your day. Give to get. Help others to help yourself. The new moon is conjunct Mars, and Virgo is likely to be stressed and agitated along with the other mutable signs, Gemini and Sagittarius. Virgo struggles with the intangible, foggy, ethereal … [Read more...]
VERBENA: Is Your Astro-Opposite Your Best Choice?
Is Your Astro-Opposite Your Best Choice? ... Not at all! It’s entirely possible that the old saying “opposites attract” was coined by an astrologer, because in several ways the sign that stands across from yours on the astrological wheel can add some important elements to your life. But if you’re a Virgo, for example, is Pisces, your astro-opposite, always your best choice for a mate, friend or co-worker? As people become better and better informed about how astrology really works, … [Read more...]
ELSA P. – Mercury in Sagittarius: January 6, 2011 – Rolling The Dice With Your Mouth
Hi all, it's nice to be back after the holidays. I don't want to use the word, "dominate" but we have a strong theme running all week which bears keeping in mind. It's the big mouth factor; the broadcasting we're going to see, the "truth" telling that is guaranteed to surprise. I am talking about Mercury in Sagittarius which is code for, "run on sentence". People are going to talk about their beliefs and with Mercury in hard aspect to Jupiter and Uranus, in some cases they'll go … [Read more...]
ELSA P. – Mars conjunct Mercury in Sagittarius
It's a war of words out there with Mars conjunct Mercury in Sagittarius. People will definitely put forth their ideas all week. Some will think this refreshing. Others with be hurt, offended or angered. I think it's okay to speak as long as you mean what you say. Disingenuous types are completely out of vogue with a sky like this and people do tend to overdo under these conditions. Mouths run on and on so if you are prone to this as I am, try to check yourself. Also realize words are weapons … [Read more...]