27.11.13

December 2013 horoscope - Aries

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the monthly solar horoscope for birthdays from 14th April to 15th May or Aries Ascendants or Moons

Aries, your ruler, Mars, is now in an area in your chart to do with health, your place of work and daily routines on the one hand and on the other, this part in the zodiac has to do with imbalances of all sorts. These can be health-related or to do with work or your own body. Mars here is often a helpful placement. Mars is the fighter so this is a time for you to tackle any imbalances in your life. Where do you have to make adjustments, fight against an injustice and get some balance back in your life? Mars in this position helps you put your energy to productive use, meaning you can get a lot done now – both work-wise and if you need to make changes to your health routines. You’ll be disciplined enough now to stick to your plans now.

Some of this may be easier said than done as one of the downsides to this transit is that it requires a bit of self-awareness to turn what could be seen as a problematic and somewhat challenging transit into something productive. Your behaviour is very individualised now so be aware of trying to fight too many corners at once. Equally, avoid being a victim or acting like one! Continue reading...

December 2013 horoscope - Taurus

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the monthly solar horoscope for birthdays from 16th May to 15th June of Taurus Ascendants and Moons

Taurus, the coming months are all about relationships, romance, intimacy and generally sharing with another person – in both a professional and personal sense. Emotionally, creatively and mentally, you’ll invest a lot of time in partnerships and who you can improve those. Equally, a lot of your energy goes into having a little bit of fun now, enjoying yourself and if you are thinking about having children, then this will also be on your mind. If you already have some, then their demands will take up a lot of your focus and energy. Try and be your usual patient self with them now, even if it’s harder than at other times. With Mars, the planet of forward movement, productivity, speed and energy in the area of your chart to do with fun, romance and hobbies until mid-July 2014, you can’t help but invest some energy into what you really enjoy doing. Generally speaking, this is a good placement for those looking to write and perform as well as for some passionate romantic liaisons that may be fun but potentially short-lived. However, if you are looking for something more than a short-term and temporary romantic distraction the current planetary combinations make you a little more inclined to give it a second chance – you view relationships as an expression of yourself and your creativity, so something fairly essential that you would like to turn into a more substantial part of your life now. Some Taureans may also encounter a holiday romance over the next few months – your ruler, Venus is in an area to do with travel, higher education and generally ‘luck’. This makes you keen to leave your familiar surrounding for some time even if it means learning something new, developing a new understanding of how the world works and to not take things too seriously for a while at least. Whatever your undertaking may be, you could come across someone who you are quite attracted to and let your hair down with. 
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December 2013 horoscope - Gemini

I follow the Vedic calendar; this is the monthly solar horoscope for birthdays from 16th June to 15th July or Gemini Ascendants and Moons

Gemini, after what was already a fairly busy year in the sense that you’ve encountered new people, made new friends and as you look back, you realise how much really has changed in your life. So, you thought that you may be in for a peaceful Christmas period where you’ve got time to take your mind of things but not so! The fun only starts now as you’re entering a highly energised period that sees you not only implement some of the things you had on your mind and that you’ve been wanting to start, do, see, make and experience. For some of you, this can have to do with children and / or marriage and serious relationships, work and your home. I know this is a long list but I’m not trying to cover all eventualities, there is a hell of a lot going on in your chart, Gemini, over the next few months – even more so than what you’ve seen since the spring of this year. Continue reading...

December 2013 horoscope - Cancer

I follow the Vedic calendar; this is the monthly solar horoscope for birthdays from 16th July to 15th August or Cancer Ascendants and Moons

Cancer the final month of a somewhat challenging year ends with you being busy, busy, busy. Mars, the planet of action is settling in the area of your chart to do with short-distance travels, communication, your neighbours and younger siblings, ideas, commercial activities, sales and anything that’s ‘hands on’. Mars remains here until mid-July 2014 making you a little restless but with the courage – if you need it – to get a lot done. You’re happy to take a risk or two, try new things, especially when it comes to business. This will see you travelling from A to B more frequently, multi-tasking several projects at the same time. Your mind is running overtime time, you’re quick to come to a conclusion now and quick to judge – for good or bad. And that’s kind of the problem for Mars in the sign of Virgo for the next few months, it’s a judgemental placement where we’re quicker to criticise, argue and insist on our point of view – especially in the 3rd house which Mars occupies in your solar chart at the moment.

Nevertheless, this is an energetic and productive placement where collaborative or sporting activities are concerned. You just want to get on with it albeit with little time or tolerance for small talk and pleasantries. In the interest of time, this may be fair enough but don’t let your frustrations out on those around you who are trying to collaborate with you; this also includes your siblings and neighbours. All going well, December and the months after are a good time to promote yourself as an able communicator, marketeer, sales person, planner and negotiator. It’s not quite yet a time of reaping what you’ve sown but plant the seeds now, put in the effort, get or stay in touch with the right people and spring 2014 could be harvest time for you. Continue reading...

December 2013 horoscope - Leo

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the monthly solar horoscope for birthdays from 16th August to 15th September or Leo Ascendants and Moons

Leo, before the fun begins, there is still a little bit of work and a little bit of introspection to do. As your home environment and what happens there, with your family and the people you live with, comes into focus, your finances as well as your spending habits are of key interest. As Mars, the planet of innovation, forcefulness, energy and productivity remains in the area of your chart to do with earnings and your possessions until mid-July 2014, you’ll have plenty of time to adjust your spending habits. Mars can make you impulsive so watch your outgoings over this time. However, this can also be a very gainful time for you in the sense that your finances could receive a boost – most likely to do with your house or from you working from home. Some of you may also make use of your visual abilities and eye for design to producing all things home-related while some of you may spend a lot more time taking care of family members and their needs. In any case, this transit is also good for laying the foundations for the coming months – and in my opinion despite all the possibilities, it seems to be related to house, home and generally, your sense of security. Continue reading...

December 2013 horoscope - Virgo

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the monthly solar horoscope for birthdays from 16th September to 15th October or Virgo Ascendants and Moons

Virgo, you now have Mars, the planet of innovation, pioneering spirit, productivity and energy until mid-July 2014. This gives you a lot of stamina, physical strength and willpower to get a lot of work done – which is how you like it. However, a lot of your focus over this time is likely to be on commercial business, meetings, teamwork, reports, exchanging ideas and selling your ideas and yourself. As a Virgo and in particular a Virgo Ascendant, your daily work environment and your professional life may have undergone some changes, perhaps even upheavals. If this is the case and you’d like to really make a change now, the current planetary transits and combinations are a classic time where you can modify certain aspects of working life and where want to ‘make an effort’ and – quite literally – be ‘hands on’. Even if you’ve not thought about it before, the indicators for a self-owned business are strong too – anywhere where you can apply your business sense with something manual would be ideal. Simply put, Virgos are fairly good communicators anyway – in the sense that they are very thorough –and over the coming months, this will serve you well. You will be easily able to multi-task, manage the influx of emails, calls and text messages in what may turn out to be a very busy time for you as your commercial senses are at an all-time high. There also seems to be a lot more travelling and short(er)-distance journeys ahead for you, especially this month.

The new Moon on 3rd December in this area in your chart is kind of the beginning of this general busy-ness that hits you over the coming weeks. Either that or you’ll simply be travelling a lot now and meeting up with people. For some of you, especially those that are thinking about a career change or a second job that is a bit more hands on and allows you to be a bit more creative, this is a time period where you start looking into the types of skills you need, the courses you need to sign up for and generally what it takes to ‘achieve’. Continue reading...

December 2013 horoscope - Libra

I follow the Vedic calendar; this is the monthly solar horoscope for birthdays from 16th October to 15th November or Libra Ascendants and Moons

Libra, much of the pressure of the past two months is easing off in December. As a challenging year comes to an end, the focus for you, at least for the first half of the month is on money, your finances, your possessions, valuables and values, spending and saving and family time. The new Moon on 3rd December in this area of your chart is a new beginning and following the full Moon a couple of weeks earlier, it’s an opportunity to take a fresh approach to money, how much you need versus how much you spend and you realise what your future requirements are likely to be. This may either immediately or further down the line give you a renewed sense of security. For many Libras a new Moon in this area often also indicated small (or bigger!) changes, progress and new developments at work which of course has an impact on your financial situation. Still, with the focus on money also comes a focus on possessions and in the run up to Christmas, a focus on how much you spend…Continue reading...

December 2013 horoscope - Scorpio

I follow the sidereal/Vedic calendar; this is the December 2013 horoscope for birthdays from 16th November to 15th December or Scorpio Ascendants and Moons

Scorpio, it’s still your birthday month, therefore the Sun is still in your sign for the first half of the month and therefore, you still have a lot of energy at your disposal. In fact, more so than in many others years where the Sun travels through your sign at the same time. You’re keen to press forward with your long-term projects, your plans for the future and start building on what you’ve learnt over the past year. All of which can mean fresh faces, new people and friends around you, more responsibilities and even recognition for those with permanent jobs. For those who are self-employed, this can also be a time of rewards – not only because of a lot of the focus on your sign at the moment but also because Mars, the planet of innovation and progress, is in your 11th house of profits, bonuses, friends, your future and all kinds of group activities. Continue reading...

December 2013 horoscope - Sagittarius

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the December 2013 horoscope for birthdays from 16th December to 14th January or Sagittarius Ascendants and Moons

Sagittarius, your ruler Jupiter, is now retrograde until early March 2014, forming a Grand Cross with Uranus, Pluto, Jupiter and Mars. For you, more than most other signs of the zodiac apart from Virgo, Pisces and Gemini, this is a crucial time – a time of change, some it quite sudden; a time when the key word is Effort. This means that life these days can be a little more challenging with a few obstacles along the way. However, during these times, we tend to avoid the path of least resistance – there’s no hiding from any hurdles now, you’ll have to get through it. This sets free a lot of energy and focus on the areas affected by this aspect pattern – in your case, it has to do with yourself still going through so much personal transformation, your relationship with your partner and anyone else you deal with on a one-to-one basis, your career and what you do for a living as well as your home environment which may be subject to sudden changes. As a mutual sign, you are quite adaptable and you can go with the flow but if you shy away from making necessary decisions and changes, you’ll find the coming months a little more difficult to cope with. The external pressure, the experiences and the situations you’ll come across will more often than not, not allow you to ignore the issues in front of you. Continue reading...

December 2013 horoscope - Capricorn

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the Capricorn December 2013 horoscope for birthdays from 15th January to 12th February or Capricorn Ascendants and Moons 

Capricorn, it’s a busy end to the year for you and unlike some other signs, you are the one enjoying the party season the most. At least for the first half of the month you’ll be out and about, enjoying the company of friends and acquaintances and making sure you’re the centre of attention at your office party. If you are single, this is of course an opportunity to meet someone new or get introduced by a friend or colleague. All possibilities of what may be going on now - to an extent. There are a lot of other undercurrents and developments in December that have to do with the same area in your chart that rules socialising and networking activities. Your money and cash flow have been high in your agenda and took up some of your energy over these past weeks and in some ways, December is a good time to start planning ahead – what are your professional and financial goals for 2014 and how will you get there. For some of you, your business or your romantic partner (as well as his or her extended family!) could play a big part in you reaching your (financial) goals. For some Capricorns, the current trends also strongly indicate profits or a more secure financial foundation anyway from property ownership. Continue reading...

December 2013 horoscope - Aquarius

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the December 2013 astrology forecast for birthdays from 13th February to 14th March or Aquarius Ascendants and Moons

Jupiter, is retrograde until early March 2014 and when Jupiter turns retrograde, the emphasis is inner awareness and inner growth. It’s about being honest with yourself and others, exploring your own life philosophy and belief and even pick up some school books to learn something new. During the next few months, we are all, in different areas of life, going through the same process and some of it will feel like hard work – as of course all learning processes do. However, for the next seven months, Uranus, Pluto, Jupiter and Mars are in angular positions to each other, forming a Grand Cross. This means that life these days can be a little more challenging with a few obstacles along the way. During these times, we tend to avoid the path of least resistance – there’s no hiding from any hurdles now. This sets free a lot of energy and focus on the areas affected by this aspect pattern – in your case, your finances, cash flow, profits, other people’s money such as bank loans, tax and inheritance are affected. Perhaps this comes as a result of major changes in your career which have been coming for some time. Continue reading...

December 2013 horoscope - Pisces

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the December 2013 horoscope for birthdays from 15th March to 13th April or Pisces Ascendants and Moons

Pisces, a year with a number of twists and turns is coming to an end. It’s been a busy one that saw you claim more of your independence and make the necessary changes in your career and more recently your home. Now that your ruler, Jupiter, is retrograde until early March 2014, this area in your life is becoming even more important and requires a re-think, a refurbishment or for some, a re-negotiation. Some of you may also be working from home now or starting to put things in place to make that step in the future. Perhaps you’re thinking about teaching and mentoring from home, working on humanitarian projects or even giving yoga classes in your conservatory – all of which designed to give you more independence and authority to structure your days. For others, property ownership or dealing with properties may becoming a source of income or at least one your main tasks. In any case, although you still have Uranus, the planet of sudden changes in your first house and Pluto in a pretty exact square to your sign (in particular those born at the end of March and early April as well as those with their Ascendant at 12 to 16 degrees of Pisces), Jupiter should inject an overall optimistic and inclusive attitude. So, while matters such as your home life and living situation are key, when Jupiter turns retrograde, the emphasis is on inner awareness and inner growth. It’s about being honest with yourself and others, exploring your own life philosophy and belief and even pick up some school books to learn something new. The next few months are a good time to complete a course – in your case, potentially something vocational, something where you can be hands on or an area where you can apply a number of different skills or do different things at the same time. Continue reading...

25.11.13

Mars in the houses - first house

Physically competitive 

Mars in the first house feels quite comfortable – in most signs anyway. It gives the person with this placement a lot of physical energy, vitality and a certain youthfulness that throughout life doesn’t seem to fade unless Saturn has a hold on the first house. This is generally speaking a great placement for all competitive activities such as athletic sports and hunting, any physical exercise such as hikes and climbs.

Mars releases a lot of heat in the house he occupies and this placement releases a big push of outgoing movement. Mars also needs independence, so someone with this placement feels most comfortable with a lot space to move around them. Because this is quite a competitive and somewhat aggressive placement for Mars, it’s an easier one to handle for men rather than women – or perhaps simply more acceptable character traits. Continue reading...

15.11.13

Annual solar horoscope 2013 / 2014 - Scorpio

I follow the sidereal/Vedic calendar; this is the annual horoscope for birthdays from 16th November to 15th December or Scorpio Ascendants and Moons

Scorpio, although there is still so much going on behind the scenes, changing the way you think and feel, getting you ready for an important 12months ahead, you end your solar year – or begin the new one, I should say – on a high. A lot of your energy is going into career development and general goal achievement. You’ve set your sight on something and you’re keen to turn it into reality. The good news is that that won’t change for the foreseeable future as your ruler, Mars, travels through your house of ambition, goals, profits and large groups from November 2013 to mid-July 2014. Mars only visits a sign every two years so this is a welcome boost for yourself as well as your finances. You’re keen to press ahead with your projects, extend your client base, engage with others and group them together for a good cause – perhaps simply your cause – and make a lot of new contacts along the way. Continue reading....