The Weekly Astrology Forecast Is Out ~ Time to Stand Out!

 

Rule number one for the week: Don’t be basic!

On Wednesday, July 22 the Sun bursts into passionate, theatrical Leo—bringing out the show ponies in us all. One day later, messenger Mercury joins the Leo party until August 7, amplifying the volume even higher. Unfiltered self-expression is the name of the game until August 23.

But wait…there’s more. Supersizer Jupiter is also in Leo through August 11, rounding out a 13-month journey. Pump up the volume on those bold moves—and make sure to cast a wide net since Jupiter is the zodiac’s jetsetter.

Romantic heat will not be in short order between now and August 23, and the creative juices will flow like sweet, frozen margaritas. If thinking about making a daring change to your look, book the salon or inking appointment BEFORE Venus turns retrograde on Saturday!

Forget about waiting to be discovered. Wage a PR campaign to promote your latest creations and keep ‘em captivated with your charisma! This “check me out!” energy is sanctioned by the stars, whether we are shamelessly self-promoting or launching well-timed humble brags. The downside of this fiery phase? We can overestimate our abilities and get caught up in ego trips. Oops. Keep a proverbial lion’s paw planted on Planet Earth to avoid losing touch with reality.

On Saturday, love planet Venus turns retrograde for six weeks—in Virgo until July 31, then retreating through Leo until September 6. This biennial backspin can jam up Cupid’s signals. Big time: While Venus is in Virgo, beware of being critical and nitpicky; once it transits into Leo, dial down the drama and keep the diva antics to a minimum.

And, for the entire six weeks of the retrograde, be careful not to conflate minor molehills into ice-capped mountains…or fiery volcanoes! Making permanent and binding decisions about love (and style!) can be less than auspicious while Venus is in reverse.

The summer’s fire warnings could include heated reunions with old flames. Exes could come creeping out of the underbrush. This might be good news for those hoping for a sequel with “the one that got away.” But we’ll have to wait until after September 6 to see which situations are REALLY meant to stick. Couples may struggle to align their individual quests with the needs of the relationship. Some tough compromises will be in store. Keep the couple’s therapist’s number in your favorites list!

Keeping cool won’t be easy this weekend. Not at all. Firebrand Mars in Cancer will clash with combustible Uranus in Aries bringing out an aggressive energy in us all. Mars in Cancer makes everyone super sensitive while Uranus in Aries turns the emotional cauldron into a boiling pot. Feelings aren’t facts—but they sure will feel like it. Keeping calm and carrying on may not be a marching order most of us can follow; however, we’d be wise to let off steam with a neutral third party instead of clashing in the heat of the moment. Bridges can be burned under this astrological configuration, especially with family, neighbors and close friends—Cancer’s domain.

One day later, change-maker Uranus back-flips through Aries until December 25, pressing pause on a few of our revolutionary plans. Although we may be eager for change, sudden moves are not advised. Space-age Uranus is the planet of technology and innovation. We’ll need to go back to the drawing board and fine tune our future-forward ideas.

If we’ve thrown the baby (read: traditional wisdom and proven techniques) out with the bathwater, now is the time to integrate the tried and true once again. Incorporating savvier software solutions, apps and digital systems can make everything run more smoothly and efficiently. Of course, this retrograde could also bring a welcome relief from device dependency. Leave the cellphones in bags and skip the Skype sessions in favor of more IRL face time. Analog hangouts are so refreshing! Uranus is the community planet, so many of us will question where exactly we belong. Since retrogrades rule the past, we could reconnect to groups and humanitarian missions (also Uranus’ wheelhouse) that fulfilled us once before. But don’t go sacrificing individuality for “group think.” The herd mentality could lead us astray now and it’s important to maintain our critical thinking skills in the face of peer pressure.

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Post by: Ophira and Tali Edut, known as The AstroTwins, are identical twin sisters and professional astrologers. Their spot-on predictions reach millions of people through their website, Astrostyle.com, their web series “Astrologica” on Refinery29.com, guest appearances on SIRIUS/XM Radio, and their columns, which include ELLE.com, ELLE Australia, TV Guide and Interview Germany. They “bring the stars down to earth” with their unique, practical approach to astrology, and their readings, events, retreats and appearances are in high demand. Ophira and Tali are the authors of four astrology books: AstroStyle, Love Zodiac (a guide to the men of the zodiac), Shoestrology (discover your “birthday shoe”) and Momstrology (their #1 Amazon best-selling astrological parenting guide).

Get Ready For A Sensual Week! Check Out This Weeks Astrological Forecast Is Out!

This week is not for the faint of heart.  The fabulous Ophira and Tali Edut, known as The AstroTwins, are identical twin sisters and professional astrologers bring us this weeks astrology forecast.

Slowwwww down. This Tuesday, April 14 mindful Mercury settles into practical, sensual Taurus for the remainder of the month. Rather than racing around and reacting to every whim, the next two weeks are all about careful planning. Which activities are really worth our time? Value and a great ROI should be considered before we take any action. Taurus loves practical luxury. With Mercury here, we’ll be attracted to objects that stand the test of time—or ones that already have, like antiques, gems, and family heirlooms. Tuck those mobile devices away when spending time with people. Be powerfully present, fully engaged and offer undivided attention and eye contact during conversations. Mercury governs communication, but in Taurus, we can express ourselves more sensually than verbally. Set the mood with lighting, burn scented candles, add gourmet touches to food like truffle oil or pink Himalayan sea salt. Don’t underestimate the language of touch. Holding hands or offering a shoulder rub can make people putty in our hands.

On Thursday, mystical, metaphysical Pluto dips into its annual retrograde until September 22 and invites us to go deeper into the chamber of secrets. From 2008-2024, Pluto is trekking along the Capricorn trail, transforming big business, government and the economy. We’ve seen huge worldwide shifts in these arenas—and Pluto’s “tear it down, destroy, then rebuild” fingerprints are all over said developments. Pluto retrograde can be a welcome time out from the intensity of change, and a chance to integrate and get introspective about our choices. On a personal level, we can re-evaluate what “keeping up with the Joneses” really means while Pluto backspins through Capricorn. It’s not about buying more stuff or leaving a huge carbon footprint, but rather, making meaningful choices that create a legacy instead.

On Friday, we’ll all feel rather brash—and borderline overconfident—as feisty Mars squares off with smack-talking Jupiter. Might our mouths write checks that our a$$es can’t cash? (Gulp.) Yes. In our desire to be free, righteous and honest we could inadvertently start a fight. Mars and Jupiter are both hot-blooded and we could be blinded by lust as the week draws to a close. Oh the regrets!

On Saturday, the new moon in Aries restarts the lunar clock and refreshes the worldwide perspective on pretty much everything. Time to leave the past in the past!  Aries is the first sign of the zodiac—daring and impulsive. This is one of the best times of the year for starting a new solo project or striking out on an independent path. Better still, the seeds we plant under this new moon will manifest with a glowing lunar eclipse on September 27. No compromises, go for what you want!

 

Weekly Astrology Forecast ~ Time For Success!

This week is not for the faint of heart.  The fabulous Ophira and Tali Edut, known as The AstroTwins, are identical twin sisters and professional astrologers bring us this weeks astrology forecast. Their spot-on predictions reach millions of people through their website, their web series “Astrologica” on Refinery29.com, guest appearances on SIRIUS/XM Radio, as well as their columns in magazines around the world.  Sit back, get ready as you enjoy the forecast for this week.

The geeks shall inherit the earth! This Monday, April 6 the life-giving Sun and innovative Uranus team up at the same degree of revolutionary Aries. These two heavenly bodies have a once-a-year date, which is sort of like a celestial brainstorming session between Steve Jobs and Thomas Edison. The combined powers of the Sun and Uranus can get the wheels of genius in motion. Here on planet Earth, nothing is too far-fetched to explore (in discussion at least). Go wild with the mind maps and whiteboard scrawls. With the Sun’s can-do confidence, the development and production phase may swiftly follow the ideation process. Uranus governs social change, humanitarian efforts and technology, making this a powerful week to tap into digital resources. But innovators should also consider these surprising words from Mr. Jobs himself: “Technology is nothing. What’s important is that you have a faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they’ll do wonderful things with them.”

Another reason to roll the dice on our big ideas? On Wednesday, enterprising Jupiter rouses from a four month retrograde in Leo, blessing us all with just a little more luck than we’ve had in a while. Jupiter’s backspin began on December 8, 2014, taming some of the wilder plans we’d been developing since it first entered the lion’s den last July 16. With just a little more wisdom and common sense now under our belts, we can dive back into these daring missions. Leo energy is passionate, flamboyant and utterly romantic. As the pilot light for larger-than-life Jupiter until this coming August, it’s time to turn up the volume on all that we do. But not so much that we drown out the other superstars in the room. Sometimes the best way to shine is to illuminate the light in others.

Weekend Love Forecast ~ A New Beginning Or An Ending?

Is this the weekend where LOVE rules your heart?  A new LOVE, or maybe an old LOVE returns?  World Famous Astrologer, Maria DeSimone brings us this weekends Love Forecast.

Matters of the heart will be anything but easy-breezy this weekend. An angry Lunar Eclipse in the relationship-oriented sign of Libra early Saturday morning sets the stage for a chaotic few days. When it comes to partnership, everything seems to be up in the air — or at least up for review. Sensitivity will be at an all-time high now, so if you can, cut your sweetheart some slack.

In some cases there will be a great, uncomfortable awakening that things are no longer working the way you want them to in your love life. Endings that do occur in relationships this weekend are likely to be filled with messy situations. If you do decide to part ways with a mate, try your best to do so with integrity. At the very least, provide each other with a sense of closure.

This Weekend’s Romantic Rating

* Heart ratings are based on the lunar cycle. They range from low to full, with low indicating a rocky weekend for romance and full indicating plenty of passionate potential.

New Beginnings Are Headed Your Way!

This week is not for the faint of heart.  The fabulous Ophira and Tali Edut, known as The AstroTwins, are identical twin sisters and professional astrologers bring us this weeks astrology forecast. Their spot-on predictions reach millions of people through their website, their web series “Astrologica” on Refinery29.com, guest appearances on SIRIUS/XM Radio, as well as their columns in magazines around the world.  Sit back, get ready as you enjoy the forecast for this week

It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that zing! This Monday, March 30 communication planet Mercury moves into agile Aries until April 14. Clever banter, inspired bursts of brilliance, shameless come-ons—yep, our exchanges will be charged with the Ram’s spirited dynamism. Friendships and flirtations can heat up quickly over the coming two weeks. But don’t send off for the matching heart-shaped lockets just yet. These flash fires may fizzle as fast as they sizzle! Enjoy the heat while it lasts. DO keep a capture tool close at hand. While this restless Mercury spell can make us a little too ADD to focus for long, the ideas we dream up now could be golden when our productivity kicks back in mid-month.

Go-getter Mars can help us focus, too. On Tuesday, the planet of drive heads into Taurus until May 11, bringing more grounded pragmatism to our efforts. Since February 19, Mars has been blazing a trail through Aries (like the current Mercury transit), which roused some truly radical notions. Now is the time to put those gems through a stern reality test. What will it honestly take to pull them off? Pop on the project manager’s fedora and crunch the numbers, map out the timelines, and get a clear sense of the required resources. Many will discover that their dreams are more doable than previously realized. Mars is a lusty soul and his tour through earthy, sensual Taurus could bring some memorable times between the high-thread-count sheets. Tap into every Eros-and-Aphrodite approved element—touch, taste, aroma, ambience—to seduce. And bring that spring awakening to the great outdoors! Nature provides the perfect backdrop for love, Mars in Taurus style. Rent that lavish room at a mountain lodge, read Rumi poems on a picnic blanket, or take an al fresco stroll and enjoy some tasteful PDA. Slow and steady wins the race with Mars in Taurus, so better to crib your cues from Lady Mary than, say, Katy Perry.

Where is the love? Saturday’s skies will be lit up by a brilliant lunar (full moon) eclipse in harmonious, romantic Libra. In the aftermath of March’s intense and aggressive starmap, this supercharged download of Libran energy couldn’t come at a better time. Yet the eclipse is locked into a T-square—a three-way tug of war—with controlling, erotic Pluto in Capricorn and revolutionary, incendiary Uranus in Aries. With all three heavenly bodies in staunch cardinal signs, power struggles may erupt before we sign any peace treaties. Or, this eclipse could finally illuminate the importance of negotiating, compromising and stretching to find a win-win. Eclipses can usher in sudden developments, speed up manifestation, or reveal those shadowy areas of life where we have been loath to look. Secret crushes could be revealed (unceremoniously, even) under this eclipse. If you’re outed, just own it since there’s nowhere to hide when an eclipse comes to town. You never know: The object of your affections may be flattered, and maybe a whole lot more. Relationships that have reached a turning point could swing to either the makeup or breakup realm quickly after Saturday. Libra governs the law and this eclipse could bring some long-awaited justice. Finding a fair and happy medium will require everyone to stretch (Uranus) and make some sort of sacrifice (Pluto). The rebuilding process could take months one the initial decision is finalized. Should this eclipse shake up life as you know it, consider that the change was a long-time coming. Don’t forget: Rebuilding can be a healing can energizing and soul-awakening process too.

Weekly Astrology Forecast ~ Are You Ready To Spring Forward?

This week is not for the faint of heart.  The fabulous Ophira and Tali Edut, known as The AstroTwins, are identical twin sisters and professional astrologers bring us this weeks astrology forecast. Their spot-on predictions reach millions of people through their website, their web series “Astrologica” on Refinery29.com, guest appearances on SIRIUS/XM Radio, as well as their columns in magazines around the world.  Sit back, get ready as you enjoy the forecast for this week

Springtime slackers, this is your wake-up call! This Wednesday, March 25 the energizing Sun forms a flowing and productive trine (60 degree angle) to stabilizing Saturn. We can’t bring our dreams to life by sheer will alone. Action and a solid plan are required to meet the universe halfway. Both the Sun and Saturn are parked in fire signs now—Aries and Sagittarius, respectively. The fire element is all about passion, heat and creativity. Ooh la la! Don’t waste your time on a mission if it doesn’t light you up. We might need some bigger tools to bring this week’s visions to life—and some heavy-hitters who can open the right doors. Speaking with optimism, confidence and enthusiasm is as essential as having a solid game plan in place to back up our words. Roll up your sleeves and go all in.

As Albert Einstein once said, “Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can be a true master. For this reason mastery demands all of a person.”

Weekend Love Forecast ~ Sizzle or Fizzle?

Is this the weekend where LOVE rules your heart?  A new LOVE, or maybe an old LOVE returns?  World Famous Astrologer, Maria DeSimone brings us this weekends Love Forecast.

This weekend has a somber quality to it when it comes to matters of the heart. The Moon will enter business like Capricorn early Saturday morning, and on the same day Saturn, the planet that naturally rules Capricorn, will turn retrograde.

Saturn is the planet of karma and lessons. He demands full attention to getting mature and responsible about whatever area of your life he touches. If you have a current karmic lesson happening in romance (and you will certainly feel it if you do!), then you may suddenly feel as if the world has stopped in its tracks this weekend.

Suddenly, you are ready to go within and grapple internally about what these lessons really are and what your role in achieving a relationship of substance is. If you have unrealistic expectations about your partner or a love affair, it’s time to manage them.

This Weekend’s Romantic Rating*

* Heart ratings are based on the lunar cycle. They range from low to full, with low indicating a rocky weekend for romance and full indicating plenty of passionate potential.

This Weeks Astrology Forecast! Not For the Faint of Heart!

This week is not for the faint of heart.  The fabulous Ophira and Tali Edut, known as The AstroTwins, are identical twin sisters and professional astrologers bring us this weeks astrology forecast. Their spot-on predictions reach millions of people through their website, Astrostyle.com, their web series “Astrologica” on Refinery29.com, guest appearances on SIRIUS/XM Radio, as well as their columns in magazines around the world.  Sit back, get ready as you enjoy the forecast for this week.

On Monday, March 9, lusty Mars in Aries makes loud, beautiful music with free-spirited Jupiter in Leo. Talk about a flamboyant mix! The two passionate planets will form a harmonious trine (60 degree angle) for the early part of the week. Their combined energies could make us blush or maybe want to call out, “Get a room!” to a (ahem) demonstrative couple.  Along with these seriously sexy exchanges, the Mars-Jupiter trine will spur amazing creative breakthroughs. Both Mars and Jupiter are known for shooting from the hip, acting impulsively AND daring greatly. If you’re going to leap, do it early this week while this planetary pair buoys your confidence.

But on Wednesday, the erotic could turn erratic when Mars meets hotheaded Uranus at 15 degrees Aries—and then, gets involved in a tense Pluto-Uranus square. Pluto and Uranus have been duking it out since 2012, forming challenging 90-degree angles (called squares) in the skies. Pluto is the planet of secrecy and old guard control. Uranus, on the other hand, is the brash revolutionary. See the conflict here? The fight for power and domination has been extreme on the world stage since 2012, and in our personal lives. This week starts the seventh—and final(!)—of the Pluto-Uranus squares. This harsh transit lasts until March 29, but the drama it stirs up should be pretty darn familiar to us by now. Have you gotten the lesson yet? First time, shame on the cosmos; seventh time, shame on you. If you keep stubbornly sticking your hand into that same hot fire, the planetary punishment will not be pretty. Rather than learning things the hard way, let this square prompt a spiritual transformation (Pluto) and a “revolution from within” (Uranus). We can’t change other people, but we CAN decide to greet challenging circumstances with a new attitude and a fresh set of tools.

But be fairly warned, this won’t be easy. With Mars in the mix—meeting Uranus at 15 degrees Aries on Wednesday—there could be an aggressive push for change “by any means necessary.” Tempers could flare, especially for those who have been trying to suppress their anger instead of dealing with it responsibly.  Warrior Mars and rabble-rouser Uranus in scrappy Aries has “streetfight” written all over it. Meanwhile, controlling, secretive Pluto will turn everything into a game of cloak and dagger. Cue the 1990s “Fight The Power” anthem by Public Enemy! This revolution WILL be televised. For more on the Pluto-Uranus squares.

On Thursday, Mercury changes signs for the first time since January 4, moving into Pisces until March 30. Hello cosmic rescue remedy! Compassionate, bighearted Pisces energy is the soft touch the world needs to tone down all the extreme firepower. Some of that Pisces escapism and denial might not be the worst thing if it helps to de-escalate drama. But don’t bury your head in the sand, even if you’re sticking your toes in it on a Caribbean getaway.

 

What’s In The Stars For You? Weekly Astrology Forecast Is Out!

Happy March. This will be a month of exciting and dynamic astrological events.

Enjoy this weeks forecast….remember what you started last week with the New Moon, this week with the full moon is your opportunity to solidify it… Good Luck! This weeks forecast is brought to us from the fabulous KK Ledford.

We begin the week with Leo Moon making trines with Saturn, Mars, Venus and Uranus. We also experience a strong complementary trine between good luck Jupiter and radical Uranus. Expect flashes of genius and visionary ideas.

The intentions you planted in your hearts at the Aquarius New Moon have been growing and taking shape. On Thursday, we get to bask in the nectarian beams of a Full Moon in Virgo. Full Moons bring a sense of fullness and wholeness (purna in Sanskrit), and completion and clarity within a cycle. Our emotions and intuitions are heightened. The word lunacy is derived from a word that means moonstruck; we are more easily able to tap into our wild and feral natures during Full Moons.

Weekend Astrology Updates

This weekends astrology updates come from expert astrologer Leslie Hale.

“Over the weekend of August 16, Venus moves closer to Jupiter, becoming exact August 18, at 1:21 A.M. at 7 degrees of Leo in the early morning hours. Venus-Jupiter is typically an exuberant, upbeat and fun transit, especially in Leo, and especially if it aspects something in your personal natal chart. Venus and Jupiter in Leo can be a great moment in time for love affairs, friends, fun, over-indulgences of all kinds and it may be hard to focus on work. People overall, may be in a mood for fun, entertainment and good times. If it falls just right in your natal chart, it could be one of your best days or you could meet someone new.

Also on August 18, Mercury, having just entered Virgo on  August 15, the most critical of signs, opposes Neptune at 6 degrees of Virgo-Pisces at 11:42 P.M. Monday. This is a confusing and discouraging, not to mention tiring transit indicative of confusion, lies and delusion. So, the morale of this story is have fun, but don’t take things too seriously. If someone says something unexpected or you meet someone new on this day, let time tell the tale as to whether or not you can trust what happens and don’t take it too seriously until time proves it correct. It will all come out in the wash, as they say. So, enjoy the weekend and you may reconsider some things by Monday afternoon, or if you have had too much fun, you could pay the piper at the start of the work week.”