It's In the Stars

This year, you probably won't get everything you want. However, it is likely that you will get what you want most. It is an exciting prospect. Allow it to reverberate in your mind. Repeat is several times. "This year, I can get what I want the most..." Get a grip on what is essential. Let go of everything else. Where you can function outstandingly, act decisively. In other words, strive toward a disciplined singlemindedness. Let's take it through the numbers.

1. Establish your top priority for the new year.
2. Make a list of reasons why you should go for it and how you will benefit.
3. Create a step by step plan for every day.
4. For best results, repeat your plan out loud with an impassioned tone of voice.

Good luck and Happy New Year.

Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15 which makes his sun sign Capricorn. When you talk about a long struggle and about never giving up you are talking about Capricorn energy. A Capricorn's ambitions are only limited by their self-esteem. Capricorn's were born for management and leadership. Planning and work pay off, especially for Capricorn. The Capricorn totem is the mountain goat symbolizing an ability to follow even the most narrow path to the top of the mountain. Although perhaps somewhat destined to face more than their share of delays and obstacles, Capricorn's only fail when they give up. Follow the lead of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, connect with a righteous cause, persevere in your planning and efforts and never, never, never, never, never give up.

Valentines Day is celebrated on February 14, when the Sun is in Aquarius. When the Sun is in Aquarius, it is said to be in it's "detriment" and is associated with heart problems. Thus during this cold hard time we celebrate the heart energy and romantic love.

For the purposes of this page it's AdZe O'MiXXe, thank you. Like all holidays, St. Patrick's Day is attuned to astrology's cosmic calendar. Outside, in the natural environment, you can feel the surge of spring as it overtakes winter. Thus, the "wearin' of the green." march 17th is the Pisces time of year. Astrologers associate Pisces with the planet Neptune which is symbolic of among other things, charisma, spirits and myth. That sounds like leprechauns to me. If in your St. Patrick's Day celebrations you indulge in "one too many," well that's just another kind of Pisces "spirits," isn't it? Since Pisces is a compassionate, giving style, St' Patrick's Day isn't a "major holiday" to everyone. It is a special one for the compassionate, giving, spirited folk. Happy St. Patrick's Day. It's in the stars.

When the Sun enters the astrological sign of Aries and the spring season officially begins, the days will catch up with the nights and the light will overcome the darkness. The winter gods will migrate to the southern hemisphere. Once again, the primal forces of life will accelerate their relentless pulsations through our veins and throughout the northern half of the earth itself. Seize this opportunity for renewal. Budget more time for fresh air, sunshine and moonlight. Get yourself a copy of Stravinsky The Right of Spring and play it over and over. Rejoice, in the cyclical nature of reality. Allow yourself to recharge. It is a viable option.

Easter is a wonderful though perhaps mysterious time of the year. The dreariness of winter is clearly behind us and the spring season is in full bloom with all of the accompanying light, warmth, scents and flowers. Yet, there is something puzzling about Easter. Specifically, unlike Christmas and Independence Day, Easter does not fall on a fixed date and unlike Labor Day, Memorial Day, Mother's Day and Thanksgiving Day, Easter is not determined by a simple formula such as the first Sunday or last Thursday or Monday of a given month. In fact, to determine when Easter will occur, one needs to follow a somewhat complex astrological formula. Simply put, Easter is the first Sunday (day of the Sun i.e. son) after the first full moon, after the Vernal Equinox (first day of spring). Happy Easter.

When the Sun is in Taurus. we celebrate Earth Day. It's a good fit because Taurus is said to be an "earth sign," and naturally ecologically minded. Taurus is all about being acquisitive. On the plus side, Taurus is patient and dependable. On the negative side, Taurus is stubborn and lazy. That's life on this earth, and that's what conservation is all about. For a Taurus, it is important to have enough so as to not be in survival jeopardy. And so it is on Earth Day. What you give to the environment, you get back. Start by putting your own space in order. Clean up "your room." Get some plants and flowers. Put in a tree. Happy Earth Day. It's in the stars.

On the Last Monday in May, the Sun is in Gemini. This holiday is a winner all the way because Gemini is practically synonymous with memory. Gemini is all about versatility. On the plus side, Gemini is witty and eloquent. On the minus side it is tricky and scattered. Isn't that just like a memory. Here's a little memory trick I find convenient to sort out Memorial Day and Labor Day. Remember Labor day is all about work as in Virgo. Memorial Day is all about memory as in Gemini. When the Sun is in Gemini, we celebrate Memorial Day, when the Sun is in Virgo, we celebrate Labor Day.

On July 4, the Sun is in Cancer. In fact, when the good old USA was born on July 4, 1776, several planets were in Cancer, specifically Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. Cancer is all about emotions. On the plus side it represents nurturing and patriotism. On the negative side, it can be clingy and smothering. Like all Cancerians who are symbolized by the crab, the USA likes to sidestep trouble whenever possible. Our country was founded upon the wise Cancerian principle of no foreign entanglements. Cancerians are known for withdrawing into their shell. Finally, it must be noted that Cancer is a so called "feminine sign" and that it is the destiny of the USA to become the first land truly safe for women and children.

On the first Monday in September the Sun in Virgo, which among other things, signifies work on labor. Consequently, this is a perfect time of year to honor your own labors and reflect on how you want to work out your future. Since Virgo also symbolizes details, planing and ritual, you may wish to decide upon new details, plans and rituals to insure greater success in your future work world. Also, Virgo is about doing little things and doing them on a consistent basis. So, even if you choose to make a moderate improvement, you can make a significant difference by practicing on a regular basis. Happy Labor Day. It's in the stars.

On October 31, the Sun is in Scorpio, and we celebrate Halloween. Scorpio is all about intensity. On the plus side, Scorpio is powerful and magical. On the negative side it is vindictive and sadistic. That sounds like "trick or treat" to me. One of the best parts of Halloween is dressing up in "play clothes," and getting into costume. A typical Scorpio trait is to show you only what they want to show you. A Halloween mask is just the thing for those purposes. Halloween parties are known for their sometimes ribald sophisticated themes, which is another Scorpio trait. Happy Halloween. It's in the stars.

All of the major holidays can be directly correlated to the Sun's passage through the 12 signs of the zodiac. Thanksgiving is no exception. By the time the last Thursday in November rolls around, the Sun is in Sagittarius. Sagittarius is a sporty social sign. It is all about wheeling and dealing. Jupiter is the ruling planet of Sagittarius. Now, Thursday is named after Thor, the Viking version of Jupiter. Thanksgiving is always held on Jupiter's Day. Jupiter literally means "to break bread with." Think about it for a moment. Sagittarius is sporty and does things in a big way, Thanksgiving is full of major football games. The pilgrims did some wheeling and dealing with the native Americans and then celebrated over a meal. In a negative context, Sagittarius can be greedy and excessive. This too is a lesson of Thanksgiving. A little moderation at the supper table will prove helpful. Enjoy yourself.

First and foremost among the Christmas icons, or symbols if you will, is the wise men from the east following the "Christmas Star." Furthermore, it is said that when they saw the star, "they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy." Today, scholars search for the Christmas star. Was it a comet? Was is a supernatural phenomenon, or an exploding nova, or something else? Going back to the Bible, it is only Matthew who deals with this subject. According to Matthew, only the Magi -- astrologers who traveled from the east -- were aware of the Christmas star. No one in Bethlehem is said to have seen the star. Herod and his court were ignorant until the astrologers enlightened them. So, it would seem that the Christmas star was something only known to highly trained astrologers! Bear that in mind next time you seek council!