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New Moon in Sagittarius: Citizen of the World
Is the world becoming bigger? Or maybe I've become more connected to world events because I'm in Europe, within arm's reach of countries I've never even heard of. Or, possibly, could a Sagittarian wave be pulling the patchwork quilt of different cultures, economies and beliefs, closer than ever? In the U.S., I feel differently, my country functions unrelated to what the rest of the world is doing - which may have more to do with being a land mass unto itself, unattached to other superpower...
Double Dipping With Libra & Aries
Dear Moonkissd, I'm in a situation where I have been in love with two men. I never believed that possible. I, being old fashioned in the romance department. But things have changed for me over the years and I find myself here. My birthday, 3/29/58 @ 6:57 p.m. in Upland, California. I am grateful to have the love I have. However, I got a taste of a different relationship with a Libra man. He born 9-29-70. My Aries love of 7 years - but still no commitment, 3-24-69. My Aries man has proclaimed...
Venus in Scorpio Has Hotness
Be tempted, be very, very tempted.Venus enters Scorpio today, and we're all ready to explore the sexually taboo and reintegrate this erotic feminine presence into our bodies and souls. What does she look like? Well, for one, she doesn't wear flower print dresses (or not the innocuously sweet kind, think Georgia O'Keefe's flowers - bursting with life and eroticism). She oozes hotness. She's the seductress who has been known to brazenly, unapologetically use her fierce beauty and eroticism to...
Venus in Scorpio, European Women & Feminine Power
The women of Europe have this sexy style, conveying both femininity and power. It's subtle, hardly noticeable - unless you're a brick - or you're predisposed to the so called artificial sexiness of say, Hollywood. European women are rarely over the top, but truly embody the honor of being the more mysterious sex. It's not one thing they wear, the attitude with which they wear it. The handbag, the hair, the shoes - do not singularly contain their feminine power, yet convey a natural elegance...
Money, Success & The Bull Takes All
A new article awards Moneybags Bull as the top of the pops, in the top 100 list of South Africa's wealthiest entrepeneurs by Sun sign. Are you surprised? Yet no matter how much they have, they're incredibly insecure, and that insecurity motivates them to amass even more treasure. Cancer and Scorpio follow the trail of success - for their creativity and persistence. But all signs can have their day in the Sun. Leo makes a great leader, and loves being worshipped. Both Leo and Sagittarius go all...
Tower Astronomical Clock in Prague
This weekend in Prague, we visited the stellar Astronomical clock in the Old Town City, a remarkable example of the medieval astrolabe. I remembered seeing this clock in an art-astrology lecture and it's truly one of a kind. It is a clock that tells time, but a special one. From my position down below, I could see the Sun's hand pointing to the current progression of the Sun, the Moon's pointing to the Moon's position. The calendar medallion below displays each day of the year, with various...
Mercury In Sagittarius: Aim Your Intention
How to Observe the Flight of the Arrow The arrow is the projection of an intention into space. Once the arrow has been shot, there is nothing more the archer can do, except follow its path to the target. From that moment on, the tension required to shoot the arrow has no further reason to exist. Therefore, the archer keeps his eyes fixed on the flight of the arrow, but his heart rests and he smiles. If he has practiced enough, if he has managed to develop his instinct, if he has maintained...
Working Out With Mars Retrograde In the Natal Chart
Dear Moonkisssd, I read your piece on Mars retrograde. It was very good. I was born near a Mars station on Oct 31, 1956 @ 8:00AM. I was born in the Mars retrograde cycle and so were six members of my family - coincidence? When Mars is retro I feel best. But I do have a problem with anger which is why I work out. What do you think of all this? Dear Retro, So is it hard for you to be direct? Or know when to appropriately act and put your identity on the line, and when to pull back? Mars in...
The Kettle Calls the Pot Black, Capricorn Distrusts Cancer
Dear Moonkissd, I've been following your blog for a while now, it makes a very interesting and insightful read! I have a question regarding my ex Capricorn boyfriend. We were together for a little less than four years and the plan was to get married, have kids, live a life together. I still cry over it when I think about it. We split up 8 months ago, and I still find my self loving him just the same and endlessly hoping he will return to me one day. The situation was very serious, especially...
Venus in Libra’s Got Global Lips: Kissing Etiquette in Europe
Venus in Libra is learning the art of the kiss all over again, cuddling up to Mr. International, Sagittarius Sun. After all, when visiting a foreign country one must be mindful of her kissing etiquette. There is one global rule: when diving in, always go for the right cheek first. If you're visiting, say France, home of the French kiss - "kissing is a way of life." Four kisses suit the French. In Italy, there are no rules to the number of kisses (or fanny slaps) one can give/receive - which...
