Astrology for October 26, 2011 (G&M)

October 26, 2011 Globe & Mail (Toronto)
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/horoscopes/october-26-your-daily-horoscope/article2203362/

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

Not only is there a new moon on your birthday but Mars, your co-ruler, is well placed too, and if you are in any way ambitious you will enjoy some kind of career or work-related breakthrough. You deserve this success

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

Don’t try to convince yourself that everything is fine when you know it is not. Today’s new moon will force you to face up to a situation you have been trying to ignore. Deal with it and then move on.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

You need to get over any sense of embarrassment you might feel at revealing your innermost feelings. Even if you are the kind of Taurus who rarely gets emotional you must let it all out. Scream if you have to.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

If you want to enjoy a more healthy lifestyle now is the time to get started. Anything you begin over the next 24 hours will work out for the best, so long as it is within the bounds of possibility, of course.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

The new moon falls in the most creative and dynamic area of your chart, making this one of the best days of the year for getting things done. Draw up a plan and follow it step by step. Success is guaranteed.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

You can be rather sensitive, especially where criticism is concerned, but as from today you will feel a lot more positive about what kind of person you are and what kind of things you are doing. Criticism? Ignore it.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

You will have no difficulty at all today letting others know what you think and how you feel. But don’t go too far. Some things are better kept to yourself. Think of the embarrassment if they were made public!

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

Today’s new moon indicates that recent efforts and sacrifices have not been in vain. What you gain over the next two or three days will make up for what you lost earlier in the year – and then some.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

The new moon in your sign means that if you focus your energy in a single direction you will achieve something remarkable. Choose a path and believe it will lead you to the kind of success you know you deserve. And it will.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

You need to overcome a fear that has been holding you back. It’s important that you face up to it now because a few weeks hence you will be eager to move forward and you must be in the right frame of mind.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

Someone you meet on your travels today will become not only a good friend but also a colleague (or co-conspirator!) on a project that is close to your heart. Together you will make a singular impression.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

You are on your way up in the world. Yes, really, it’s true. Today’s new moon indicates that if you have a plan and if you make a serious effort to follow it there is nothing you cannot accomplish. Be brilliant.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

The new moon in your fellow Water sign of Scorpio will endow you with confidence and no end of good cheer. Try not to take anything too seriously but, on the other hand, be serious about your desires.

Weekly Horoscope: Sunday, June 27, 2010 (Georgia Nicols)

All Signs

This week is pretty mild. Let's look at Saturn's shift away from Virgo next month (where it's been since Sept. 2007) as it moves into Libra where it will stay until Oct. 2012. (It briefly buzzed into Libra for four months early this year.) But this time is the real deal! The last time Saturn moved through Libra was the Fall of 1980 until the summer of 1983. Those of you who are old enough to look back to that time in your life will see a similar cycle taking place now. Even if you can't relate to that time frame, the shift of Saturn into Libra will mean a shift in the lives of everyone. This could mean a relationship that flattens into divorce, a new home with a big flat screen TV, or a tummy tuck -- the flat that flatters.

Aries (March 21-April 19)
This year is a turning point for most Aries. (However, for some, this dramatic turning point will take place next year because we're talking about a two-year window.) Essentially, your shift in the world will swing from your personal life, and personal achievements and personal world into a 15 year phase and that is more focused on your external world. Your focus on external success, especially career success, or success with your reputation is seriously starting to grow! This is why many partnerships are in trouble right now (or soon will be). You are taking your powah! You've got big plans for yourself, and you don't intend to go back being who you were for the last seven years. No way, Jose.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
As an Earth Sign, you are essentially a hard-working sign, however, you need to like what you're doing to be motivated. But once that's the case -- you dive in with both feet. Something along those lines will happen now for many of you because this year (or next), you're entering a two-year window where you're going to bust your buns! This month, fiery Mars is zapping the part of your chart related to romance, love affairs, sports, vacations, parties, the arts, and all the fun stuff. So yes, you're having a blast! Nevertheless, what looms ahead is serious work time where you are going to prove to the world what you can achieve!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Increased activity and chaos at home, as well as tension with family members is unavoidable. Fortunately, this will all blow over in about a month. In the bigger picture, you are definitely entering a phase of your life where children become an increased responsibility to you, in terms of cost, obligations, and commitment. While this is taking place, some of you are looking into the mirror and privately wondering, "What do I really want to be when I grow up?" This is pretty serious because it raises the specter of growing up! (Don't worry - Geminis are childlike forever.) Fortunately, people in power will help you now. Milk this for all it's worth!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This is a significant time because in the next few years, you can make some serious decisions about your home scene. For starters, you have to figure out where you're going to live! Will it be the city? The country? Or both? Can you afford to buy for the first time (something you really want to do it). Or will you sell and buy again? Or will you renovate, do major repairs, and fix up where you currently live? These are your choices. In addition, in the same way that changes will secure your physical home, the dynamics of your family might undergo changes. Parents could become a responsibility. Oh well, they took care of you when you were young, now it's your turn to repay the kindness.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
In the next two years, all Leos will undergo a time of change and flux. Many of you will change jobs, others will change residences, some of you will do both. Older Leos can think back to the early 80s. Essentially, something will occur that changes your daily environment. In other words, where you work or where you live will "look different" every day. For most, this is because you actually are in a different residence or job. But it's also possible to have this "different" experience and not change jobs or residences. For example, someone might move in to where you live - that's different! ("Has someone been using my razor?")

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
It's been a whole new ballgame for you in the last few years. Actually, your life started to unravel in a way around 2005. Now that you're in a new sandbox, you're getting more serious about how you can earn money. You're humming, "Get a haircut, and get a real job." In fact, what you're seeking is even deeper (although you do want the cash). You want to know what you really need in life, and what is truly worth going after. You don't want to have regrets in your old age. You want to make the right decision now, which is why you have to figure out what really matters in life -- at least, to you. "Sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll!" (I doubt it.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Naturally, Saturn entering your sign where it will stay for the next several years is going to impact your life. No question. Regardless of what changes you undergo right now, one thing is practically a guarantee -- you will be in such a new situation, especially on a daily basis, that your daily wardrobe will change. This could be because you move to a different climate, or you change jobs, or you now work from or relax at home. Quite likely, new people will enter your life, or people will view you differently, or all of the above. It's a whole new ballgame! Partnerships are supportive now. Even the general public loves you.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Many of you are beginning to dismantle much of what you created since 1999. You're not going to throw the baby out with the bathwater. You're just going to get rid of, and say goodbye to whatever is no longer relevant in your life. If you don't need it anymore -- it's history! This applies to possessions, places, jobs, and even people. But first, a little aperitif. For months ahead, you will be keen to vacation, party, enjoy sports, and have fun with playful activities with children. In addition, romance looks more promising than it's been in over a decade! Sheesh! Don't leave home without a red rose clenched in your teeth.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This continues to be a time of harvest. Some of you felt this last year, some will feel it this year, and possibly even later. What this means is your chickens are coming home to roost. Those chickens that you fed well and sent to college, are paying off! In this respect, you are pleased and proud with the results. You might enjoy a promotion, a new job, a wedding, or the achievement of some cherished dream. However, some chickens went to Stiletto High and dropped out. You'll have to deal with these as well. It's not a perfect world. Fortunately, vacations, romance, sports, and the arts are styling!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You are at the beginning of a wonderful successful time! It's as if this huge 15 foot high door is opening a crack into a new world beyond. For some, this door won't be entirely open for about two years. For others, it will be open all the way in one year. But you are either preparing for this moment, or you are right at the doorway. Yeah, yeah, I've been talking about you preparing for this moment since 2003. Patience! This might be the time for further schooling, further experience, further training, or getting input from people from different backgrounds -- anything that helps you to polish your talents so you can exploit this time of opportunity. Quite literally, your future awaits!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Many of you are dealing with loose ends about shared property, insurance matters, inheritances, wills, and anything jointly owned. You are still recovering from the effects of losing financial and practical support in the last few years, most likely the support of a partner. (In any event it was support that made a difference!) You know by now your adjustment to this loss has made you stronger and more resourceful. A certain change is taking place now that will boost your optimism, as well as your income. Well, the two go hand in hand. It's easy to smile when there's cash in your jeans!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Difficulties with partners and close friends continue to be a challenge. Please take note: Whatever difficulties with partners you have recently experienced could lead to a loss of support -- physical, financial, practical and emotional. Something is going to force you to get along on less than you had a year or two ago. But you will survive! Especially, since lucky, moneybags Jupiter is about to enter your own House of Earnings! Ka-ching! This is your best chance to boost your income and earning power since 1999-2001. Brilliant, celestial timing! The tooth fairy is smiling on Pisces!

May 17, 2009

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You need to get outta Dodge. You want a change of scenery. You want new places, new faces and adventure! You also want to learn something new and exciting. You need to raise the bar and seek a fuller, more enriched life. I suggest you go someplace you've never been to before. Explore new territory. Meanwhile, be extra patient with partners and close friends because Mars is opposite you. Fortunately, fair Venus is there to soften the blow, make amends and repair bruised feelings. Since this year is your chance to party and enjoy yourself -- grab the baton and run with it! Remember: the day after tomorrow, is the second day of the rest of your life.

Georgia Nicols' weekly for Sunday, November 2, 2008

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Since 2005, you're in a new sandbox creating a new world and a new identity for yourself. Naturally, this involves a lot of trial and error because your life is a work in progress. Lately, you feel stifled by certain partnerships and close friendships. You want to make a break for freedom, or alternatively, your current situation could make your partner want to fly the coop. ("So long! And thanks for all the fish!") Because of this some partnerships will end now. Not all, but some. The rest will definitely have to undergo some changes which necessitates a need for some kind of reevaluation. Which totally makes sense when you think about it since the fact that people change means relationships have to correspondingly change Capice? ("We're fatter now.")

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You feel increasingly restless. What is quietly building up within you is a kind of rebellion. You might not even be completely aware of this yourself. However, you know you have a growing dissatisfaction with certain things happening around you. There's no point in remaining dissatisfied. Factoid. Therefore, you have to drag these fuzzy feelings out into the bright light of day and clearly define and label them. Once you know exactly what you're dealing with -- you'll know what to do. If you see a change that will benefit yourself and benefit others as well -- no-brainer! Just do it. ("Does this mean we can get the hot tub?")

Harvest Moon predictions - an outboard motor on my butt ??? :0)

All Signs:

The Harvest Full Moon takes place on Monday, Sept. 15, at 5:13 a.m. EDT (2:13 a.m. PDT.) It will be in Pisces. Whenever a Full Moon takes place, the Sun and the Moon are in opposite signs. And because they're directly opposite each other, there's tension set up between them, which means this axis of tension is operative in our chart depending on where the Sun and Moon fall. (It's different for each of us.) If we just focus on the tension and let it grab us by the throat, then we suffer. But if we can learn how to handle the tension of two opposing areas in our lives, and somehow work out a compromise, then we'll have fewer cavities and never gain weight if we eat in the dark. In a nutshell, it's learning how to make the best of a challenging time. (But true happiness of course, is a positive cash flow.)

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is an interesting time for you because three planets -- Mercury, Venus and Mars -- are all completely opposite your sign, which totally focuses you on partnerships and close friends. This makes everything smooth and cozy; whereas usually Mars encourages competition, irritation and fighting. You have this going on right now in addition to the Full Moon, which could introduce problems with co-workers and your job and your self-confidence about how you do your work. Busy you! You're dealing with several fronts. (This defeated Napoleon, but fear not -- he was a Leo, you are an Aries warrior.) The truth is that when it gets hot in the kitchen, that's when you really start to cook! Oh, yeah.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

A gaggle of planets now galvanizes you to work. You're running around giving orders and talking to everyone because you're full of ideas. You're also feeling aggressive, which means you're delegating a lot and telling everyone else what to do. This means you're getting a lot done! That's the good part. (You love yourself when you're productive.) However, this Harvest Full Moon on Monday the 15th disturbs the equilibrium you have with friends and groups and possibly even with children. Your only recourse is to be patient. You can't tell everyone what to do! Restrict your aggressive, gung-ho nature to work and be more easy-going with your pals and your kids.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Mercury, Mars and Venus want you to play, flirt and enjoy leisure activities like sports, movies, the theatre, dance and mini-vacations. Many are also active with children. (This is the fun part!) However, this Harvest Moon makes everyone notice you for some reason. Some aspect of your private life is now public. (Check your zipper.) Expect tension between your career and your external world versus your family and your domestic world. You can't keep both camps happy. Just accept this and do your best. It might be the eye-opener you need to get a better balance between home and career. Ya think?

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You're active at home. Chaos and activity due to renovations, residential moves, or visitors promotes tension even though repairs and redecorating are exciting because you like to feather your nest. This is also a good time to entertain at home. However, the Harvest Moon on Monday the 15th creates tension this weekend until Wednesday. It could make you slightly accident-prone because you're distracted and a bit anxious. Take 11 deep breaths. This separates what went before from what you're going to do next. It helps to keep you in the moment. (Avoid arguments, especially with siblings.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your hair's on fire! You're super-busy with short trips, studies, reading, writing, buying and selling, negotiating and talking to everyone. And that's the basics. You're handling lots of other details, too, depending on who you are and what you do. This week the Full Moon forces you to focus on cash flow, earnings, debt, taxes, insurance situations and anything to do with shared property. Clean up your paperwork! Pay your bills. Organize stuff and tackle filing or whatever you wish you would do to keep track of things. If you do this you'll feel mentally clean, on top of your scene and more confident. And you'll love yourself! Believe me -- I know.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You feel tension this week because this Full Moon is 180 degrees opposite your sign. (Ouch.) Since every Full Moon is an opposition of the Sun and the Moon, this means Virgo is part of this formula. (You can run but you can't hide.) This provokes tension with others partly because you're not sure who to put first, your interests or the interests of others. It's a challenge. By nature, you like to serve because you're good at it. Think of this: If you don't take care of yourself and your own business, you'll be of no use to anyone. (Like putting on your oxygen mask first before you put it on your child. Same thing.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You're running around with an outboard motor on your butt because Mercury, Venus and Mars are all in Libra. You're charming and diplomatic (Venus); you're talking to everyone (Mercury); and you're so energetic you're a bit pushy (Mars). But it's all good. The bummer part is this Full Moon aggravates your work scene and tests your self-confidence. You're second-guessing yourself because of old patterns of self-doubt and feeling like navel lint. Fortunately, the challenge of any Full Moon is only about five days. Five days?! Aaaggh! Not to worry. On Monday the 22nd, when the Sun enters your sign, you become an action hero! Ta-da!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Right now you're juggling a lot of things that are very much behind the scenes, secretive or certainly private. You're doing things and planning things that people don't know about. You like secrets so this isn't stressful for you. In fact, it's a fabulous time for you to research anything. However, the Full Moon this week (Monday the 15th) could cause problems with friends or groups. Whatever occurs might make you reassess some long-term goals. You're very future-oriented right now. You've got big plans. The problem is these plans are in a nascent stage and not yet ready to hatch. This is very frustrating because you're a person of action. You're in the movies: "Hurry up and wait."

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You have lots of plans in the fire; and Mercury, Venus and Mars encourage discussions about these plans with others. Sports and physical activities with others are a great way of letting off steam. Get out and be active because you'll feel better. Never forget that physical activity (especially outdoors) boosts your optimism and confidence in yourself. In fact, optimism and physical activity are survival issues for you. Expect problems juggling your career versus your home scene because of the Full Moon this week. Consider this a reality check on how to balance these two areas of your life. We all need balance (especially a positive one at the bank).

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Parents, bosses, teachers and VIPs play a strong role in your life right now because Mercury, Venus and Mars are at high noon in your chart. This means you're talking to important people; your ambition is aroused; and others are impressed with you. So far so good. However, tread carefully because this Harvest Full Moon is mildly accident-prone for you. It makes you distracted and a bit anxious and that's why you could break things or even hurt yourself. It doesn't have to happen if you are focused and patient. Don't get your belly in a rash over anything. When the annals of history are written, all of this is peanuts. (And you know this.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is a wonderful time for travel, taking courses or getting further education or training, as well as exploring ideas and experiences related to politics, religion and philosophical subjects. Some of you are also very focused on publishing, the media, and racial issues. (You have a universal spirit and you're always trying to make the world a better place.) Don't be too perturbed about disputes with shared property, inheritances, taxes or cash flow right now because this is a temporary hiccup due to the Full Moon this week. By Wednesday the 17th, much of this agitation will diminish or disappear. The good news is this Full Moon could amp your sex drive. (Now that's a thought.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Oh boy! On Monday the 15th, the only Full Moon in your sign all year takes place. It's that Harvest Full Moon! This is why you feel more emotional, more anxious, more eager, more hopeful, more fearful, and you're eating a lot of Ben & Jerry's Americone Dream ice cream. (Steve is funny.) The downside is this makes you tough to live with. Tension with partners and close friends is unavoidable. The upside is this could provide a window for you to really see what's going on in your closest relationships. Generally we take things for granted. You're not doing that right now. In fact, you want to improve your closest relationships. You're beginning to see how much you say without talking.

Bring it on - I'm ready Baby !!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Ever since last year, you've entered a two-to-three-year window of dismantling much of what you created since 1996. You're getting rid of what is no longer relevant in your life in terms of people, places and possessions. This is often painful. You don't let go easily. Fortunately, Mercury, Venus and Mars are in your sign right now boosting your confidence, and giving you extra charm and vivacious energy. You're keen to talk to everyone. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, your home scene can improve as never before this year. It's a wonderful year for real-estate deals. Your home is a source of joy and increased value for you.  (Great year for real estate.)  

I'm looking forward to looking at my house as a "source of joy and value" rather than a cluttered money pit :P - Mickie

And the week isn't over yet ...

Horoscope for this week (August 10 - 16)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

In one way, you are the most social sign in the zodiac. You need the company of others. This week will be challenging because your relations with groups of people (conferences, conventions and meetings, as well as friends), is subject to confusion, betrayal, deception or just fuzzy thinking and disappointment. Someone might be critical of you or vice versa. It's unfortunate that our society equates criticism with intelligence. It has created paralysis of the negative. It implies that contentment and happiness and easy-going spirit are naïve. What hogwash! Be forgiving with yourself and others. Wait until next week to conclude what really is going down. We all love you.

for the week of Aug 3 - Georgia Nichols

All Signs:

People will feel passionately about different things this week. Emotions are intense and very strong. In particular, fiery Mars opposes unpredictable Uranus (midweek), which provokes feelings of rebellion and independence. It's not a mellow week, but it doesn't have to be a bad week. The only downside will be knee-jerk reactions that trigger conflict and even accidents or broken stuff. With three planets still in Leo, the world wants to party, eat, drink and be merry. Life is a play where we missed the dress rehearsal. Romance, sports and mini-vacations are promising. But promising what? (Hope is the feeling you have that the feeling you have isn't permanent.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is an unusual week in some respects. On one hand, you're enjoying the company of others. You're being unusually social. Friendships flourish and group activities fill your social calendar. Artistic friends are delightful, and many of you are hanging out with younger people as well. You'll enjoy discussions about your future and your long-term goals. All of this is exciting and meaningful. However, a hidden enemy or someone you aren't aware of could be working against your best interests. If you think something fishy is going on, it probably is. You might also not be aware of a hidden rage or anger within you. This can be destructive. Acknowledge what you really feel. (At least to yourself.)

Another Chinese horoscope

Thought my Chinese horoscope was pretty cool for today:

It'll be the moment to carry out large-scale transactions
or to modify the management of your material resources.
You will take less at face value all that people tell you. (Oh Man, I hope so)

Heartwise, stunning love-at-first-sight affairs,
passionately lived adventures, and beautiful bonfires of love--
but don't engage yourself now! (Oh come ON, why not?? LOL)

One of your children will show signs of fatigue, irritability,
and apathy; help him/her to go up-hill, because if this depressive mood isn't suppressed in time, it could end up becoming a nervous breakdown.
(I thought nervous breakdowns were my speciality :P)

What does Jupiter Mean? - Georgia Nichols, Canada's most read astrologer

Apparently the placement of Jupiter in your horoscope is important to your overall personality.

Mine was in Virgo and here is what it says:

Jupiter in Virgo

You're smart and practical. If you're driving in a snowstorm, you've got a shovel in the trunk of your car. Probably chains too. And the batteries in your flashlights work. You take care of details so the big stuff flows easily. You're efficient! And you're smart. (This is one of the most intelligent placements of Jupiter.) You take pleasure in creating orderly systems. And you give good hotel. Let's face it -- you deliver the goods.

Number One case for: I work in a library. nuff said.

Number Two case for: she mentioned hotel...weird

Number Three case for: I've actually got both shovel and chains in my van. And not only do I have working batteries in my flashlight, but I've also got those huge C batteries for an emergency radio. (not in the radio, cause that drains the batteries...see? prepared.)

Try it and tell me what your Jupiter is and if it fits your personality as well