Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2019 i Horoscope Guide

⋆ ARIES: Innovative project…love, kisses, friends…social contacts… assert yourself. ⋆ TAURUS: Persuasive…demand the best…support system…adding new skills. ⋆ GEMINI: Inspirational expression…brainstorming session…family time…just say no. ⋆ CANCER: Love and romance …mediation works…travel time… vacation planning. ⋆ LEO: Fitness first…dressing up… budget wisely…investment ventures. ⋆ VIRGO: Scheduling work …moving ahead…self-confidence…fun night out. ⋆ LIBRA: School days…life-path choices…support system…profitable fun. ⋆ SCORPIO: Value increase… business partnership…friends and possibilities…community organizer. ⋆ SAGITTARIUS: Looking good …love and friendship…powerful persuasion…a special gift. ⋆ CAPRICORN: Love and romance…passionate expression …time to learn…compromising moment. ⋆ AQUARIUS: New directions… financial diversity…profitable venture…vacation planning. ⋆ PISCES: Set boundaries…express yourself…weekend getaway…token of love.…

The Celestial Art: Essays on Astrological Magic, edited by Austin Coppock and Daniel A. Schulke, Three Hands Press, threehandspress.com. Paper. 286 pages, $35.00. The Celestial Art is a glorious collection of 12 well-written and carefully researched essays, each illuminating a different aspect of what is called astrological magic, a practice which unites the symbolism of celestial objects (astrology) and the power of the earth (magic) to forecast events and effect internal and external change. Astrological magic, “the act of reconciling heaven and earth,” accomplishes this by using rituals, medicines, and talismans among other things, which are imbued with astrological themes like the stars and the planets. As this is expressed on the back cover, “What radiates in the heavens also gives forth its power on earth: in herbs, stones, animals,…

Friday, February 1 f 7:47 p.m. Mercury semisextile Neptune. Go dancing or do creative writing. a 10:18 p.m. Mars square Pluto. Avoid life-altering changes. Saturday, February 2 a 4:11 p.m. Moon square Mars. Be patient. f 6:40 p.m. Venus trine Uranus. Surround yourself with beauty. f 9:46 p.m. Moon parallel Venus. A good time for romance. SUNDAY, February 3 8:01 a.m. Moon enters Aquarius. Goals, groups, and new inventions are favored. f 4:53 p.m. Mercury sextile Jupiter. Broaden your mind today. 5:28 p.m. Venus enters Capricorn. This three-week transit favors careers, business, professional activities. Monday, February 4 f 3:16 p.m. Moon semisextile Saturn. Pay attention to details. f 4:02 p.m. Sun conjunct Moon. (New Moon.) Review your priorities to see if changes are needed. if changes are needed. f 9:33…

If regular readers of this column are not also readers of “Tomorrow’s News,” then they should be (and vice versa, I suppose), because things have been happening in that column involving events in September and October. Keep in mind that columns or individual articles for a particular month must be written at least three to four months ahead of the month itself, so when writing a column that is essentially about current events, someone writing for a monthly magazine (as opposed to, say, a blog) literally has no knowledge of what he or she is writing about except for the astrology. Not only are the actual events that coincide with the important planetary configurations months away, but the writer is also missing knowledge about several months of news in between…

Aquarius Celebrity Puzzle 1 George Stephanopoulos: February 10, 1961 Loop the words in the list below that appear entirely in capital letters. “ABC NEWS Nightline” Interviewed King ABDULLAH Senior ADVISOR “Good Morning AMERICA” ANALYST ANCHOR “ANTHEM” BLOG Clinton/Gore CAMPAIGN COLUMBIA University DEBATES DEPUTY campaign manager Worked on DUKAKIS campaign ELLIOTT (daughter) HARPER (daughter) “All Too HUMAN” (memoir) Famous INTERVIEWS MANAGER OXFORD University POLITICAL commentator RHODES scholar “The War ROOM” Political SCIENCE STRATEGY Masters in THEOLOGY Host of “THIS WEEK” Interviewed TONY BLAIR Aquarius Celebrity Puzzle 2 Hank Aaron: February 5, 1934 Loop the words in the list below that appear entirely in capital letters. ALL-STAR game AT-BATS (second most) ATLANTA BRAVES BREWERS CENTER field DESIGNATED hitter DOUBLES (13th most) ED MATHEWS (teammate) EXTRA BASE hits (most) FIRST base GAMES played…

The major thrust of the year ahead for you comes from the slow movement of Saturn from a sextile with Neptune to a close conjunction with Pluto. The first aspect is in force as your forecast year begins, then it wanes briefly from early August to late September before making one final appearance from October through the end of December. Not long after it finally separates from Neptune, Saturn ends up where it has been heading since it entered Capricorn in late 2017 — in a conjunction with Pluto on January 12, 2020. This will be a memorable though brief event for each of the 12 signs, as once the two meet, Saturn moves on and never returns to Pluto’s neighborhood during our lifetimes. As the heading for the Saturn…

YOUR FEBRUARY GUIDE 1st-7th: Persuasive you. This may prove to be a banner week for you as far as your professional life is concerned, Taurus. On the 3rd, Mercury in your solar 10th forms a sextile to Jupiter in your solar 8th, so you will be able to persuade others to undertake a project that can transform the way you conduct business. Real estate investments may also become an option. 8th-14th: Demand the best. You may be overworked and impatient this week, but if you put one step ahead of the next you can meet your deadlines. Mars enters your sign on the 14th, so when Valentine’s Day arrives, demand the best evening for yourself and someone you love, whether it be a partner or friend. Go to a classy…

YOUR FEBRUARY GUIDE 1st-7th: Fitness first. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, you may be in the market for a makeover, Leo. On the 3rd, as Venus enters your solar 6th, try to create a diet and exercise plan that works for you. Set aside time to work out at the gym, go swimming, or take a daily run. You may even want to hire a personal trainer to learn a fitness routine that is tailor-made just for you. 8th-14th: Dressing up. Continue to implement that health and fitness plan you started last week. As you begin to feel energized, treat yourself to a few new outfits and a new hairdo. Wearing brighter colors will show the whole world just how great you look and feel. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with…

YOUR FEBRUARY GUIDE 1st-7th: Value increase. Make renovating your home or buying new furniture high on your priority list, Scorpio. On the 4th, when the New Moon occupies your housing sector (solar 4th) focus on finding extra funds to invest in making your home more comfortable, and raising its value. If you’re already satisfied with your current dwelling, look into investing in a rental property. 8th-14th: Business partnership. Continue to think about dabbling in real estate, but make sure you do not embark on this project by yourself. Mars enters your solar 7th on the 14th, so forming a business partnership with your significant other or a good friend might prove profitable if you are aware of the pitfalls of doing business with people close to you. 15th-21st: Friends and…

YOUR FEBRUARY GUIDE 1st-7th: Love and romance. Set aside time for love and romance even if you have to put in overtime hours to make it happen, Capricorn. With Venus entering your sign on the 3rd, a romantic evening or weekend getaway with your significant other should be a priority. If you are unattached, attend an event with like-minded singles. Romantic opportunities abound. 8th-14th: Passionate expression. Valentine’s Day takes place this week, so your romantic mood from last week will continue. Mars enters your solar 5th on the 14th, which will make you passionate, loving and sensual. Express your feelings to one another, avoiding difficult issues. If you are single, get tickets to a concert or go to a film with close friends or siblings. 15th-21st: Time to learn. The…

February is one of two calendar months associated with love, due to the placement of Valentine’s Day right in the middle of it. The second month, by the way, is June in case you hadn’t guessed. This month, love gets an extra boost from a conjunction of Venus and Pluto on the 22nd. This is a passionate pair, of course, but as “Love From Above” on page 32 tells us, its vibes spark more than romantic love, as it also relates to the love and the passion each of us feels for the things that make our lives fun and interesting. The discussion of the chart and the life of aviator Amelia Earhart in that article makes that point very well. Our second article, on Saturn cycles, discusses the well-known…

According to the principles of numerology, the year 2019 reduces to 3 (2+0+1+9=12=3), a number that is associated with socializing, traveling, and working with others. This is the year to meet and network with people who will advance your professional life and enrich your personal experiences. If you are naturally extroverted, this year will be right up your alley. If you are normally withdrawn or insecure, this is the time to come out of your shell. It will be worth the effort. We add the number for the current year to the month number (January is 1, December is 1+2=3) to your own birthday number (1st=1, 31st=3+1=4) to calculate your vibration for the month. FOR THOSE BORN ON THE 1st, 10th, 19th, and 28th of any month Venus-6 vibrations could…

Moving planets in the sky in February present us with dynamic and ever-changing patterns that can bring opportunities for progress, times of frustration, and moments of inspiration. This column describes your Sun sign’s relationship to these patterns, providing helpful insights to guide you through the changing scene. ARIES ⋆LOVE: First Week. Venus enters Capricorn on the 3rd, making romantic prospects swirl around in February’s bitter wind. Propriety is preferred. Second Week. Mars conjoins Uranus on the 13th, making your independent nature come on like gangbusters. Take it down a notch or two. Third Week. Venus in Capricorn sextiles Neptune in Pisces on the 17th, attracting you to an artistic individual who appreciates traditional values. Fourth Week. Passion in a social circle makes it hard to draw the line between friendship and…

In February of 2019, a month with the friendly and loving Valentine’s Day right at the heart of it, Venus, the planet of love will be involved in an exact conjunction with Pluto, the planet of deep and lasting passion. With these two planets joined together it will be as if the cosmos is raining love from above down on all of us here on Earth. Love is a word that has a great many meanings, and all of them are accurate, depending on the context involved. For those of us in love with each other, or who are ready to fall in love, this can be a magical time. We should remember, however, that love comes in many forms, including romantic love (everyone’s favorite), the bond of love we…

On these two pages you will find the basic planting rules for the month of February, derived from ancient traditions. Even if you’ve never planted by the Moon, these rules are easy to apply. All it takes to raise a good “crop” (or tend to your house plants) is to have a little knowledge of lunar lore, and to give your plants the care they deserve! 31st from 7:45 p.m. through 3rd to 8:01 a.m. Last Quarter, Capricorn. Fair for perennial, biennial, bulbs, root separations, cuttings. 3rd from 8:01 a.m. through 4th to 4:02 p.m. Last Quarter, Aquarius. Fair for harvesting hay, etc.; good for fruit, root crops. 4th from 4:02 p.m. through 5th to 9:00 p.m. New Moon, Aquarius. Do routine work. 5th from 9:00 p.m. through 8th to…

Let us talk about the sun and the Sun. The one with the first letter in lowercase refers to that large ball of – of what? fire? photosphere? corona?1 This big ball of fire shines its universal light on all of us every day of the year. The one beginning with a capital “S” refers to the sun as we use it in astrology. Of course, if you travel about a bit, particularly to the far north or the far south, you will find that the aforementioned sun doesn’t really shine on all of us every day of the year, as people who live beyond the Arctic Circle or the Antarctic Circle will surely want to remind us. During some periods, though it may approach the horizon, it never quite…

YOUR FEBRUARY GUIDE 1st-7th: Inspirational expression. Thinking about ways to express your creativity may keep you awake at night, Gemini. With Venus in your solar 7th forming a trine to Uranus in your solar 11th on the 2nd, you will consolidate artistic partnerships that may be the start of an exciting new project. Your significant other and close friends will be supportive and play an important role. 8th-14th: Brainstorming session. After Mars moves forward to conjoin Uranus in your solar 11th on the 13th, that innovative project you began last week will continue to gain momentum. People you admire will brainstorm with you, and may distract you from your day job. Your goal of receiving an income from your artistry might begin to become a reality. 15th-21st: Family time. With…

YOUR FEBRUARY GUIDE 1st-7th: Scheduling work. You may be pleasantly surprised to find yourself climbing up the career ladder, Virgo! On the 7th, the Sun in your solar 6th forms a sextile to Jupiter in your solar 4th, so the prospect of working at least part of the week from home is a possibility. New duties may include making presentations, writing reports, or mentoring others. 8th-14th: Moving ahead. You may still be on a professional fast track, so do not be surprised if you are offered a promotion or given more responsibilities in your current position. With Mercury entering your solar 7th on the 10th, your partner will support any decision you make involving your present career, or a future one if you apply for another position. 15th-21st: Self-confidence. The…

YOUR FEBRUARY GUIDE 1st-7th: Looking good. Have you ever wished you could accomplish anything you wanted? If so, this is the week when it can actually happen, Sagittarius. On the 2nd, when Venus in your sign forms a trine to Uranus in your solar 5th, you can make your ideas known and your presence felt. Underline this with a style change, and show the world how good you look—and feel! 8th-14th: Love and friendship. You still retain that positive attitude you had last week, which works out well for a romantic Valentine’s Day celebration with your significant other. If you are unattached, don’t spend the evening alone. Get together with friends who are also single and go out to dinner, see a hilarious movie, or go to a club. Enjoy…

YOUR FEBRUARY GUIDE 1st-7th: New directions. It’s time for new beginnings that may take you in a new direction, Aquarius. With the New Moon falling in your sign on the 4th, take inventory of how you want to move forward with your profession, finances, relationships, and living situations. It is not easy to make changes, but if you set your sights ahead you can formulate a long-term plan. 8th-14th: Financial diversity. Mercury moves into your solar 2nd on the 10th, so rearranging your finances may be one area of your life that will undergo a transformation. This could mean that you will discover more ways to earn money. If you have a full-time job, you can create a side business or consult, so that your income is derived from more…

1 Impulsive, amusing, charismatic. Your goals, secrets, and friendships are emphasized this year. You can learn new skills and organize your private life. Make sure the people you love know that you care! Ruling planet: Sun. Gem: Diamond. (Clark Gable, actor) 2 Capable, proud, easygoing. Your priorities and the most private part of your life are in the spotlight. Previously hidden talents can help you succeed. Don’t neglect your spiritual life. Ruling planet: Moon. Gem: Pearl. (Tom Smothers, comedian) 3 Innovative, independent, good with details. You can gain satisfaction through work, and can break through boundaries if you dare. Try using a new approach to solve old problems. Choose activities, interests, and companions that increase your self-esteem. Ruling planet: Jupiter. Gem: Amethyst. (Henry Heimlich, physician) 4 Focused, sincere, determined. People admire your attitude and…

On the first day of February, three planets are in Mutable signs. This hints that you should be flexible and open to changes this month. The Sun and Mercury, both in Aquarius, invite you to use new methods and to look for new opportunities. You think about a variety of needs and issues this month, as Mercury spends the first nine days in Aquarius; then the planet moves into Pisces early on the 10th. Mars spends the first 14 days in its home sign of Aries, where the planet is very powerful. During this time, you want to do as you please. When Mars enters Taurus on the 14th, you can slow down, focus on finances, and be deliberate in your actions. After the Sun enters Pisces on February 18,…

The Sun begins February at 12 Aquarius. He moves from Aquarius into Pisces on February 18 and ends the month at 9 degrees of that sign. The Sun enters Aquarius back on January 20 and leaves Pisces on March 20. So between January 20 and February 18, he makes challenging aspects to natal Pluto for anyone with that planet in Fixed signs, and between February 18 and March 20, he makes challenging aspects for anyone with natal Pluto in Mutable signs. Here are the birth dates affected by the transit: Pluto in Fixed Signs Transiting Sun opposes natal Pluto between January 20 and February 18 for those born with Pluto in Leo: 10/1937-11/1937; 8/1938-2/1939; 6/1939-10/1956; 1/1957-8/1957; 4/1958-6/1958 Transiting Sun squares N Pluto between January 20 and February 18. Pluto in…

YOUR FEBRUARY GUIDE 1st-7th: Innovative project. Catch up with close friends you have not seen lately, Aries. With the New Moon falling in your solar 11th on the 4th you may want to interest some of them in investing in a new business venture to help get it off the ground. If you continue to brainstorm beyond this initial meeting, you can come up with an innovative and exciting project. 8th-14th: Love, kisses, friends. Romance is in the air, so plan for a Valentine’s Day celebration with the one you love. As Mars moves into your solar 2nd on the 14th, think about splurging on a gift that your significant other will appreciate. If you are unattached, go out with other single friends to an expensive restaurant where you can…

YOUR FEBRUARY GUIDE 1st-7th: Love and romance. This is the perfect week to make time for love and romance, Cancer. With Venus entering your solar 7th on the 3rd you will be able to carve out time for a weekend getaway with your significant other—something you have been trying to do for quite a while. If you are unattached, take that time to spend with friends who mean the world to you. 8th-14th: Mediation works. Venus, Saturn, and Pluto are all situated in your solar 7th through the end of the month, so you can continue to make time for your most meaningful relationships. If you have a falling out or misunderstanding with anyone close to you, take the time to straighten it out. If you need a third person…

YOUR FEBRUARY GUIDE 1st-7th: School days. Invitations to networking events, parties, and other social gatherings may take up your time, Libra. On the 2nd, Venus in your learning sector (solar 3rd) forms a trine to Uranus in your solar 7th, so you may meet people who can introduce you to new cultural interests. Research educational programs and if you find one that excites you, see what it takes to apply. 8th-14th: Life path choices. Think about a new career path and which skills you may need to acquire to make it happen. Going back to school to finish a degree, or earn a new one, is one option. Another is to find someone who can mentor you as you learn the new skills you will need. Take your time to…

YOUR FEBRUARY GUIDE 1st-7th: Set boundaries. Balance your time between working on your own and throwing ideas around with others, Pisces. With Mercury in your solar 12th forming a sextile to Jupiter in your solar 10th on the 3rd, close your office door and so that you can work uninterrupted. People will pick your brain if you let them, so set up boundaries you are comfortable implementing. 8th-14th: Express yourself. Mercury enters your sign on the 10th so you may be engaged in creative writing or presenting an inspirational and optimistic lecture. With Valentine’s Day taking place on the 14th, express your love to those who have made a difference in your life and who always support you. That expression of love is the greatest gift you can give. 15th-21st:…