Shuistrology

Your Stars:
Even though Halloween is over and done, you still may need to watch out for a wolf parading around in sheep’s clothing this month. According to your astro energies, there appears to be some potential during second week for a tense moment or two with someone less than authentic and more than jealous. That said, those energies should be the only ones that cause a moment of pause during an otherwise expansive and even watershed November! Just remember this, you have an abundance of strength, empowerment and courage heading your way during these stellar days so go ahead and let that wolf huff and puff all he wants because it’s you and your potential that will be blowing everyone around you away. All the action starts as early as the very first day when Mercury shares a message with Mars that could eventually find those two first seething and then sparring. Don’t get caught up in their private pissing match even if you too feel a bit more argumentative than usual. This aggressive overtone eases as soon as the second day dawns with an easy going Full Moon inviting everyone to seek shelter from these friendly fire storms. However, the peace and quiet is somewhat short-lived as the big boo hiss event that I alluded to earlier starts taking shape on November 15. This is when strict and sometimes too stiff Saturn squares off with omnipotent Pluto; an explosive pairing that very often results in a break up of some sort. In this case, these energies are acting edgy in your 7th House of Partners and Other Important Relationships potentially setting the scene for a long overdue showdown. On the one hand, this personal challenge could be just the obstacle you needed to turn that frown upside down and find the hidden opportunities that you otherwise might NEVER have seen. On the other, the days do darken mid-month and you will find yourself tested and stressed, so, take whatever measures necessary to keep an attitude of gratitude regards each lesson you are graciously and gracefully being given to learn. And, really, what better month to embrace actionable gratitude than this one? The GREAT news is that the Full Moon in Taurus that rose on the 2nd illuminated your 2nd House of Income and is soon to be complemented by a New Moon rising on the 16th that could actually net you a surprise windfall or at the least some pleasing and positive change in your current financial status! And, well, let’s face it, after the heated situations that occurred just 24 hours earlier, some coming out of the blue cool cash is just the welcome temperature shift you need! Believe it or not, your bottom line is also a major theme this month what with the Sun, Mercury and Venus all moving through Scorpio, your solar 8th House of Other People’s Money. Looks like they’re anxious to give some of theirs to you. Luckeeeeee! Just be careful about mixing money and friends. Forewarned is forearmed Aries! Otherwise the end of this month makes you a veritable magnet for beneficial friends and helpful people. These could be relatives, family or friends or even persons that you’ve yet to meet. Try not to turn down any invites at the end of the month as one or two of them will give you yet more reason to be grateful from the bottom and the tip top of your happy and healthy heart!

Your Shui:
Budgeting your time and your emotions this month will take total precedence over budgeting your money, but, conservation in every one of those arenas will bring you closer to your goals and dreams than any other action you can take during November. Keep a stiff upper lip and a smile on your face during a somewhat tense middle of the month and then go ahead and schedule important meetings and discussions for the days following the 15th when you become the apple of everyone’s eye. In fact, some exponentially enhanced magnetism surrounding you at end month brings a cornucopia of opportunities that promise to play out pretty positively and well into the start of the next New Year. BREAK THROUGH RESISTANCE AND LIMITATIONS by engaging the help of others around you who have nothing but your best interests at heart. Start by invoking all the assistance promised by Feng Shui by visualizing or seeing in your mind’s eye the faces of five people who can help you live your dreams. Literally see them helping you achieve and accomplish specific and treasured intentions and goals. Do this every night for nine consecutive nights right before you go to sleep and then watch as you bring your dreams to life during the day!

Your Stars:
The mirror has two faces this month, yours and everyone else looking back at you. This bit of two-faced astro double speak will cause you to carve some serious time for reflection and, at the end of the day (or the month) I’m pretty sure you’ll like what and who you see. With both Mercury and Venus completing their Virgo transit early on, you might even begin to breathe again. In fact, I’m almost positive that somewhere inside all that breathing will be a big, huge sigh of relief. That’s right, everything starts to even out again in October, finally offering some quiet time for you to assimilate all the recent lessons and blessings (in disguise?) that will benefit you for years and years to come. Identity issues are finally falling from the center stage as the spotlight shifts to cooperating with the community at large. And I do realize that this is no small feat. I know that as an Aries you are compelled to try to go it alone but this month your actions have so much influence and impact on others, and vice versa, that it’s time to combine forces so you can rule the world. All the action starts as early as the 4th when the Full Moon focuses bright light on your bright ideas as well as boosting both your initiative and your incentive. Far cry from the last couple of weeks eh? This moon might be enterprising but it can’t hold a candle to the brilliance and boundless amount of that same quality now flowing forth from you. You are obviously and clearly thinking outside the box, but, for once, everyone else wants to climb inside that same space with you. This is not the time to pack it in. But it is your super stellar day of this month and you should be sure to ask for whatever you want. Although this moon also illuminates your 1st House of Self and you’ll want all those others hanging around to recognize your need for independence, you can also embrace the energies that will allow you to honor their perceptions and perspectives as well. This is the full meaning of cooperation. Just don’t forget to do the asking thing now because in a few days time the talking gets a bit tougher. Don’t think your mouth won’t be moving around the 8th and 9th when you’re sure to be chomping at the bit though. Venus opposing Uranus on the latter of those two days makes you eager to keep expressing your desires, but the energies that seemed so supportive a few short days ago seem to have gone on vacation. Don’t worry. Sweet and sensual Venus and her cosmic consort Mars make sweet love during the middle of the month and they are so happy that they invite everyone Aries to get in on this act as well. Watch and wait and you might just find someone special walking into your own life during this love-ly time. This romance appears to have legs too as the stars say that this could not only an enduring new relationship but an earnest and meaningful one too. Ohhh la long lasting! The New Moon that rises on the night of the 18th finds you daydreaming about transformation and magic and mystery. By the time the Sun slides into Scorpio on the 23rd in your 8th House of Intimacy and Others, those fantasies start to take on a very realistic tone as you also uncover a few previously hidden truths that might make you go “A HA!”. You know what they say about the truth setting you free, right? Well, happy independence days Aries! Friendships and other close relationships are at their most satisfying around this same time but co-workers and frenemies manage to malign and make waves on the work front. Forewarned is forearmed. Especially on the 29th when the Sun squaring Mars can cause some flaring, both of the solar and the temper types. Stay away from the fray and try your hardest to see the other person’s point of view. That is the full meaning of compromise. You’d be surprised at how expansive the world becomes when you begin to understand that there are many different ways to look at one particular problem, no matter how complex it seems. And that, Aries, is the lesson of a lifetime that gets crammed into this October month. If hard times or even harder headed people are perplexing you, stand back and take a moment to assess the view. From a panoramic perspective. This new habit of seeing the world through the eyes of others will be positively transformational to and for you. And will allow you spy things you never could have myopically seen before. And Aries, even though you are much more motivated by self expression and self motivation, this month the other eyes have it. Look at more than just one point of view in order to see a whole new you. Then sit back and enjoy the view! Whoppee!

Your Shui:
The stars say that you will spend a great deal of this month reflecting on what’s currently working in your life and which old habits and attitudes could conceivably be cut loose in order to make way for something fabulous and brand spanking new to you. This reflection will allow you a peek into some expansive views that could quickly and effectively transform your entire life. Your mirror has two phases this month, one involved with cooperation and one immersed in non-combative communication. Embrace both critical concepts: cooperation and communication and you’ll sail the high ‘c’s easily and effortlessly straight through to a noticeably nicer November. And just remember that when one door closes, well, you know the rest. But did you also know just how important door knobs are in the world of Feng Shui. Loose handles on doors inside your living space also speak to an inability to actually get a good grip on any situation, but, most especially those that require good communication and, what else, cooperation. Take a walk around your space and check the maintenance of your door handles. Fix the ones that stick or are loose and change the ones that no longer like looking at. This might seem a small ‘fix’ but it will open up tons of opportunities for you. Because, again, where does opportunity come knocking? Riiiiiight!

Your Stars:
Nothing like a nice new month to come along to effectively and easily banish those summertime blues! And this isn’t just a bunch of blah, since you really will have opportunities during the next few weeks to make significant headway on previously stalled dreams. Just do be aware though that your existing dramas and dilemmas will be rearing their heads at this same time too. These first few weeks are actually as good a time as any to take care of those old issues and concerns. In fact, September is quite a transitional as well as a transformational month for you as we continue to watch astro energies unfold that were put into place late last November and that promise to keep peeking out from around the proverbial corner until they finally finish sometime next summer. Look, this persistent personal ‘stuff’ that have been hanging around for a while now can sometimes be both trying and annoying as it pokes and prods you to settle an uncomfortable and outstanding situation once and for all. The beauty of this month though is that all those ‘I’m so stuck in the same rut’ simmering feelings that have had you hot under the collar all summer long are just about to dissipate paving the way for you to coolly clear open a fresh slate. And guess what? All of a sudden and out of the blue you’ll also start to find solutions to previously unsolvable problems. Think of this month as a little bit guns and a little bit roses. It starts out as one part Welcome to the Jungle early on and then, almost without warning you’re fielding an invitation mid-month to go play in Paradise City. You end September more than willing to Live and Let Die when you finally resolve to take care and take control of that aforementioned perplexing issue. But, let’s start with the shooting stars first. Mercury and Mars face off on September 3 creating quite a little stir with all their angst. Aggressive Rams are very well advised to remain meek and mild during that first week especially with Mercury, the planet associated with all things communication turning retrograde on September 6 as well. Temper, temper Aries and hold that tongue too. If you feel you must say something during these potentially tense and terse early days just be sure to think before you speak and watch your assumptions. Because we all know what happens when we assume, right? This time though, just leave ME out of it. Never fear Aries as the middle of the month brings a big release to all those tensions that have been sitting and stewing on the back burner. It’s as if the skies open up on the 15th and begin to shower you with solutions, imagination, creativity and a whole lotta love. You find and mine opportunities to apply what you already know to certain critical situations but only now you do it with a new spin and slant. You absolutely attract magic, mystery and a big bowl of beauty. These energies pervade until the practical Virgo New Moon rises on the 18th. And then, just like that summer’s over and the Autumn Equinox is here. With the Sun helping to shift seasons by entering Libra on the 22nd and then squaring off with pissed off Pluto on the 23rd, be on the watch for power struggles and challenges in some key and critical relationships. Now is NOT the time to stand up when someone tells you to shut up. Keep your wits and your words in check in order to rise above the fray. Don’t mix crossed signals with someone intentionally crossing you. Give everyone the benefit of the doubt. Bygones. Changes are in the Autumn air and you are anxious to experience them. I can promise you this, it won’t be much long now. If you hold on to that notion, you’ll end the month smelling like a rose. And the Universe will be glad to call you Child ‘O Mine!

Your Shui:
Never mind whether or not there’s a slight nip in the air this month, what I can promise you is that plenty of changes will be. Transition and transformation are your key words in September and if I do say so myself, you wear them exceedingly well. The best advice I can give all Aries now is tone it down a little. Your usual aggressive, go-getter nature is not needed at the moment. Why don’t you go ahead and for once, let someone else take the reins, while you jockey for your future. Your constant quest for perfection should give way to the progress that you are making towards your most important goals. There will be communications challenges wrapped up in relationship issues but if you just speak softly and drop the stick altogether these concerns will all work themselves out to your satisfaction by mid-October. Consider all options carefully and don’t rush, risk or make rash decisions and you’ll be amply rewarded by the time the leaves are falling off the trees. For now, just be content to watch them and you change colors. You could use the luck of the earth this month in order to stay grounded while embracing a strong sense of solidarity. One of the easiest Feng Shui ways to invite earth energies into your home is to add natural quartz crystals to the living room area. Soak these crystals in a solution of sea salt and water for seven days before displaying them. Speaking of seven; if you place 7 clear quartz crystals in your living room you will attract some of the strongest and most powerful good luck and fortune that there is. Now, how’s that for a nice change?

Your Stars:
Once upon a Hollywood time, someone might have thought that the two words ‘August’ and ‘Rush’ made for a great movie title, but, for our intents and your energetic purposes this month, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, August brings challenges and choices, pleasure and some precision required in order for you to actually stay strong and stay satisfied while staying static in the slow lane. Consciously choose to fall far away from the fast talkers who don’t necessarily have your best interests always at heart. Especially at the office. If you follow your own, (heart that is) you will be sure to strike some melodious chords while ending the month (slow) dancing to the beat of some creatively beautiful music of your very own making. The month kicks off with an imaginative and inventive Full Moon in Aquarius rising on August 5 that promises to put you on a path that cuts through the chaos seemingly all around. It does appear that the light that shines from this moon could also illuminate a practical and perfect solution to some pressing problem occurring in either your professional or your personal life. Thanks for that Full Moon! Now, you may just want to hold some of that gratitude in check though in the days immediately following. See, frustration and a sense of discomfort color your world when disciplinarian Saturn reins in your enthusiasm and your inspiration in and around the 10th. Look, instead of always trying to seek permanent or ultimate solutions or answers to your temporary problems why not just try to go with the flow and keep the faith? Really, your only job during distressing times when life becomes a bit confusing is to focus your efforts and your energies on what is happening in the present moment. There’s a reason that the words ‘present’ and ‘gift’ are synonymous you know. In any case, by the time the whimsical New Moon hangs high in the sky on the 20th you will find your balance has come back with a vengeance while also feeling restored, reenergized and almost, dare I say it, resplendent! A far cry from the same you of several weeks ago. That’s right, dry those tears. While choosing not to engage in the quarrels or the fights that don’t have a point. It seems that the edge comes off with the gloves and you really do decide that it’s easier to make love than it is to engage in a constant war of words. Avoiding arguments over the silliest things might be a bit harder when Mercury, Mars and Pluto decide that they can’t play in the same sandbox together on the 25th and 26th, but, you should try your best to stay completely free from their influential power struggles. Contrary to what your astrological impulses are, you simply just cannot control everything all the time. You can try though. But, this month especially, it won’t get you anywhere but disjointed, disgruntled and dismissive. Rather, embrace the new cycle of creativity that you enter into end month because that motivation promises to hug you right back. Okay, so, just to recap, here’s what we know about August: You shouldn’t rush to do anything. Career relationships will be challenging while family ones will be sweet and supportive. We also know that you’ll be a lucky duck the weekend of the 14th. Better get quacking because this month promises to be a dilly!

Your Shui:
If you weren’t an Aries, then, well, I might be a bit more hesitant to offer this month’s recipe for total success in every area of your life. But, Aries, since you do tend to live these next pieces of advice during almost every moment of almost every day, well, piece of cake. Creamy, delicious, yum delightful cake! Here we go: play by and follow all the rules. Shortcuts will short-circuit your efforts this month. And remember to forget the petty stuff. Focus on the details. I’m told that’s where God lives. Lastly, don’t shirk any responsibilities but, rather, fulfill them all. And then they will fulfill you right back. Since it appears that the tricky energies might be surrounding your sense of self-esteem this month, let’s open those energies to some positive planetary intercession. Placing an empty bowl or vase, or, even two, outside your front door (on either side) will invite and bring totally new beginnings almost immediately into your life. Alternately, you can place an empty vase or bowl anywhere inside the ‘Career’ area of your main floor in order to enact that same success-full result. Open sesame? Nah! Abracadabra? Uh uh. It’s the open vase or bowl that waves your magic wand this whirlwind of a month!

Your Stars:
Remember when Barbra Streisand guaranteed us that “people who need people are the luckiest people in the world”? Well, those same sentiments might not be as applicable as usual for you this month Aries. Although these sassy summer days will be filled with people from all walks crossing your path in every which direction, you will be best advised staying stuck to yourself for many of July’s potentially sticky days. And I ain’t just talking about the weather. You are poised to encounter a wide variety of others this month. Some will be super supportive while some will rankle and raise the hairs on the back of your neck. Still others might even try to deliberately sabotage or even mislead you. With intent. Boo Hiss! But, word up and to the wise says that on any heated day you should cool off by jumping feet first into a couple of ‘c’s that will bring your temperature down while drenching you in both recognition and respect. Caution and keeping confidential communications to yourself will represent the smoothest sailing that you can find in July, especially where any conflicts are concerned. If you can manage to keep to yourself when it counts this month then you will find the only explosions on the horizon are the ones you’ll be watching on the 4th! You may want to watch the waters as well when Mercury backstrokes into overly emotional Cancer on July 3, causing contradictions and miscommunications all over the place. Hold your nose before you jump in. It stinks. And, just in case you haven’t figured it out yet, the early days of this month will be just the perfectly perfect time to keep it buttoned up. And then zip it, you know, just to be sure. It looks like you will be busy, busy, busy all month but mostly when Mars enters your 3rd House of Siblings and Communications on July 11. This follows a ‘nose to the grindstone’ Full Moon on the 7th as well as some fuzzy Neptunian energies fizzling on the 10th, so, it’s the perfect time to treat your sister (or someone who feels like one anyway) to lunch. In fact, the energies this month might portend some problems with peripheral people but promises happy and loving times with loved ones. Seek them out. They mean no harm at all and you might even find yourself strengthening some previously strained family ties. Nice. The fussy Cancer New Moon that rises on the 21st seems to only remind you what you’re still lacking in the ‘making dreams come true’ department. Don’t go there! It’s just the moon making you wacky, and, well, maybe an extra added expense or two. This too shall pass, and will. But, in the mean, keep your eyes on the prize and please keep feeding your dreams. With luck and some strategy the Sun really will come out tomorrow (or in August) and it might just be shining directly down on you. Watch for a small windfall next month. And watch your spending this one. Because you ALWAYS have a choice. Choose to concentrate on building your dreams while we’re both building your bottom line and, then, you’ll end this month right back on top. Exactly where you belong.

Your Shui:
Starting on the July 7 Full Moon and continuing for 27 consecutive days wake each morning and begin your day with this mantra: “Today’s my lucky day. A money miracle happens to me TODAY.” Repeat this both silently and aloud as much as you can during each of these days. If possible, post this same mantra on your bathroom mirror, your computer monitor, the front of a kitchen cabinet; just anywhere it’ll remind you that you are about to receive some extraordinary financial news. Expect! Believe! And, by all means get ready to receive! It’s in the stars.