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Transiting Sun in Natal Houses

Thursday, May 21, 2009 Jan

The Sun is the source of all energy, is life-giving, and represents the self we present to the external world, our vital life force, potential, ambitions, intentions, and unrealized/untapped inherent talents/skills.

The Sun transits through the 12 zodiac signs during the 12 months of the year, spending approximately one month per sign. As the Sun travels through each sign, he dons the personality and characteristics of that sign. For instance, in the sign Aries, he is bold and confident, at times at the risk of being reckless. In Libra, however, the Sun is more objective and reflects upon consequences or how things affect another. The Sun in both signs still function as the representation of our soul's purpose and journeying the path before him that leads him to our potential. But in Aries, he does so with less inhibitions than in Libra who tends to think things through first.

As the Sun stays in these different signs throughout the year, he also visits the different houses within our solar and natal charts. The house/s with which he transits in illustrates where his influence, while wearing a specific personality, might manifest in our individual lives.

How does the Sun's transit influence your chart? Look to the solar and natal house/s ruled by the zodiac sign the Sun is currently transiting in to see where his current transit might play out in your life. Match the signs with the house cusps on your solar and birth chart.

For example, if you are a Pisces-Sun and the Sun is transiting Gemini. Begin with Pisces occupying the first house then move down the zodiac until you reach Gemini (Pisces-1st house; Aries-2nd House; Taurus-3rd House; Gemini-4th House). So, for those with Pisces-Sun or Pisces-Rising, the Sun in Gemini falls in fourth house. Scroll down to the Fourth House to find out the themes of that house and how/where in your life this transit might influence.* Follow the same steps to match the natal house ruled by zodiac sign the Sun is transiting.



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Alternatively, you may cast your own birth chart for use as reference -- birth date, time, and place required. Schedule a Solar Return reading or request a quote for a personalized reading.


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Transiting Sun in Houses*
*Does not account for intercepted birth charts
or house cusps decanate designation


Transiting Sun in the First House ~ The first house governs the self, self-image, our being, potential, and path to our life's purpose. The Sun's transit here bestows a sense of "rebirth," increases self-confidence, heightens self-awareness, and boosts social success. This is a great time to "go for it." Whatever "it" might be, just do it!

Transiting Sun in the Second House ~ The second house represents our material possessions, income, value system, and self-worth. Finances, income, property value, or buying home furnishings are the focus of expended energies. What may be illuminated now might include seeking a new, alternate, or supplemental income and/or increasing the value of the home through repairs, upgrades, or replacing major appliances.

Transiting Sun in the Third House ~ For those with siblings (biological or otherwise), this transit might highlight an opportunity for a renewal in relationships with them. The third house also represents communication, commerce, writing, speaking, thinking, planning, and ideas. The Sun's transit here is especially ideal for those in professions that require direct interaction or communication with the public, i.e. public/motivational speaker, salesperson, broadcast journalist, consultant, etc.

Transiting Sun in the Fourth House ~ The Sun transiting through the fourth house might turn our thoughts to present or recurring issues involving the family, the home (buying/selling a house, moving, re-financing, re-decorating, remodeling, etc.), our private life (the need for quality time with the self, especially if the professional life requires many hours away from the home life), or the past.

Transiting Sun in the Fifth House ~ The Sun is at home in the the fifth house. Self-expression, creative projects, love and romance, fun, playfulness, and children are all ruled by the fifth house. Allow this transit to awaken creativity, spark love, boost confidence, and/or all forms of pleasure back into your life.

Transiting Sun in the Sixth House ~ Health, busy work, service, comfort in routines, and finding order in the details are all ruled by the sixth house. The Sun here shines on much needed lifestyle changes in health habits, or becoming comfortable with taking on the role of someone who "services" others, or perhaps learning to establish boundaries with those who might take advantage of kind gestures.

Transiting Sun in the Seventh House ~ Partnerships (business or otherwise), marriages, committed relationships, and known enemies are all representatives of the seventh house. Our focus turn to our significant other, spouse, or business partner/s. Their basic needs and well-being may be considered prior to our own.

Transiting Sun in the Eighth House ~ The eighth house is multi-faceted and multi-layered. In the physical realm, the eighth house represents sex and shared resources/finances. Your bedroom may get more action than usual while the Sun transits in the eighth. For those in a volatile relationship and are now separating, estranged, or divorcing, issues regarding your "shared" resources and who gets what might be illuminated. Depending on whether the natal Sun is well or ill-aspected would have a bearing how events play out now. In the psychological plane, the eighth house represents power struggles within our own psychological makeup and our ability to embrace the "darker" version of our self without it overpowering us. On a spiritual level, it represents "death and rebirth", transformation, regeneration -- the need for something to "die" in order for a "rebirth" to occur -- as in a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. Planetary transits to the eighth house are generally the most difficult but are also the most powerful.

Transiting Sun in the Ninth House ~ Personal growth (spiritual or otherwise) through higher education, experience, travel, and cultural influences might be highlighted. The ninth house also represents publishing so, if you have dreams of authoring a novella or drafting a script or creating your own blog, the Sun's transit here is an opportune time to pursue publication of something already completed or begin the project.

Transiting Sun in the Tenth House ~ Focus on professional pursuits and long-term goals might take center stage with this transit, as well as establishing or re-establishing your public reputation. If there has been a desire to chart a new course in life or change careers, this is an advantageous period to make solid plans and/or measured steps toward new endeavors. If you are up for a new job, promotion, raise, or one of a few contenders for a project, this transit should help ensure you are chosen over your competitor/s.

Transiting Sun in the Eleventh House ~ Transit in the eleventh house might influence your friendships and associations. Your social calendar may just be booked the duration of the transit as your presence may be required or requested at parties, group gatherings, business networking or meetings, etc. You're charmed and making connections, collecting contacts, and being in the scene to be seen is definitely where you should be!

Transiting Sun in the Twelfth House ~ A challenging transit, the twelfth house, like the eighth house, is also multi-faceted and multi-layered. It is the house of the subconscious, solitude, spiritual consciousness, secrets (ours and those kept from us), hidden enemies, and represents institutions like hospitals and prisons. Any planetary transit through the twelfth house might require a period of "aloneness" in order to "recharge" and sort through issues being presented subconsciously and psychologically. The Sun is uncomfortable in this house and unless a chart is natally 12th house activated or heavily influenced by Neptune/Pisces, this might be a challenging period for you. The important thing to remember is not to resist -- respite is required, maybe not all the time, but more than what you're used to; quality time with the self is also required, so shift your thinking to see solitude as something different from loneliness. Your dreaming mind might be more active during this period, too. If possible, pay more attention to them for they may reveal clues to events/issues within your external world.


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Transiting Mercury in Natal Houses

Thursday, May 21, 2009 Jan


In Roman mythology, he is the Messenger of the Gods. In astrology, Mercury represents all manners of information gathering, processing, and dissemination; mental processes; communication; commerce and trade; and transportation. He is the smallest planet in the solar system (now that Pluto has been demoted), the fastest moving planet in the zodiac, the closest planet to the Sun, and is never more than one sign away from the Sun. Mercury takes a break, slows down, and retrogrades three times a year for about three weeks.

How does Mercury's transit influence your life? Look to the natal house/s ruled by Gemini and Virgo (both zodiac signs are ruled by the planet Mercury) as well as the zodiac sign Mercury is currently transiting. Match the signs with the house cusps on your birth chart.

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If you don't have your birth chart, you may use your Sun sign or your Rising/Ascendant sign, if you know it.

For example, if you are a Pisces-Sun or Pisces-Rising and Mercury is in Gemini. Begin with Pisces occupying the first house then move down the zodiac until you reach Gemini (Pisces-1st house; Aries-2nd House; Taurus-3rd House; Gemini-4th House); Mercury in Gemini falls in Pisces-Sun & Pisces-Rising's fourth house. Scroll down to the Fourth House to find out the themes of that house and how/where in your life this transit might influence.* Follow the same steps to match the house ruled by Virgo and the zodiac sign Mercury is currently transiting.

Alternatively, you may cast your own birth chart by clicking here (opens a new window) for use as reference -- birth date, time, and place required.

What significance do planets, signs, and houses have in astrology? Planets have the function, the job to do. The style/manner they will use get that job done is defined by the zodiac sign they occupy. Where in our life the job gets done is determined by the house the planet occupies/transits. So, when Mars (aggression) is in Aries (bold), he is more assertive than when he is in Cancer (sensitive). When traveling through the 10th house (professional life), he may bring his confidence and motivation in matters relating to our career. While in the 11th house (friendships), we may be more inclined to having our social calendar packed with activities. Having the foresight for what may be coming up or receiving confirmation on what may be happening now are ways astrology can be beneficial ... as above, so below.

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Transiting Mercury in Natal Houses*
*Does not account for intercepted birth charts
or house cusps decanate designation

Transiting Mercury in the First House ~ The first house is the house of the self, our self-image, our being. Mercury's transit here increases self-confidence, heightens self-awareness, and boosts social success. This is an opportune period to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Communicate, interact with others the way you envision yourself socializing, speaking, networking with peers, colleagues, in social scenes, or business gatherings. Speak your mind. Find a voice to your thoughts.

Transiting Mercury in the Second House ~ The second house represents our material possessions, income, value system, and self-worth. Finances, income, property value, or buying home furnishings may dominate mental activities, interactions, and conversations.

Transiting Mercury in the Third House ~ For those with siblings (biological or otherwise), this transit might highlight a renewal in relationships and interactions with them. The third house also represents communication, commerce, writing, speaking, thinking, planning, and ideas. Mercury's transit here is especially ideal for those in professions that require communicating, writing, public speaking, etc. For those who are not writers or speakers, use this period to make plans, write down ideas, or entertain thoughts that reflect your aspirations.

Transiting Mercury in the Fourth House ~ A Mercury transit through the fourth house might turn our thoughts to issues involving the family (present or recurring), the home (buying/selling a house, moving, re-financing, re-decorating, remodeling, etc.), or our private life (the need for quality time with the self, especially if the professional life requires many hours away from the home life).

Transiting Mercury in the Fifth House ~ Love and romance on the mind? Self-expression, creative projects, love and romance, fun, playfulness, and children are all ruled by the fifth house. Allow this transit to awaken creativity, spark love, boost confidence, and/or bring simple pleasures back into your life.

Transiting Mercury in the Sixth House ~ Health, busy work, service, comfort in routines, and finding order in the details are all ruled by the sixth house. A transit here might bring about lifestyle changes in health habits, becoming comfortable with taking on the role of someone who "services" others, or perhaps learning to establish boundaries with those who might take advantage of kind gestures.

Transiting Mercury in the Seventh House ~ Partnerships (business or otherwise), marriages, committed relationships, and known enemies are all representatives of the seventh house. The mind turn to thoughts revolving around our committed relationships.

Transiting Mercury in the Eighth House ~ The eighth house is multi-faceted and multi-layered. In the physical realm, the eighth house represents sex and shared resources/finances. In the psychological plane, it represents power struggles within our own psychological makeup and our ability to embrace the "darker" version of our self without it overpowering us. On a spiritual level, it represents "death and rebirth", transformation, regeneration -- the need for something to "die" in order for a "rebirth" to occur -- as in a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. Planetary transits to the eighth house are generally the most difficult but are also the most powerful. Allow Mercury's transit here to let go of old, antiquated ways and embrace improved methods of thinking and communicating.

Transiting Mercury in the Ninth House ~ Personal growth (spiritual or otherwise) through higher education, experience, travel, and cultural influences might be highlighted. The ninth house also represents publishing so, if you have dreams of authoring a novella or drafting a script or creating your own blog, Mercury's transit here is an opportune time to pursue publication of something already completed or begin writing something for publication.

Transiting Mercury in the Tenth House ~ Focus on professional pursuits and long-term goals might take center stage with this transit, as well as establishing or re-establishing your public reputation. If there has been a desire to chart a new course in life or change careers, this is a great time to seed ideas, make plans, and/or measured steps toward new endeavors.

Transiting Mercury in the Eleventh House ~ Transit in the eleventh house might influence your friendships and associations. This is an opportune period for social gatherings, business networking, making connections, or joining associations/groups to further goals. It's a celestial license to party :)

Transiting Mercury in the Twelfth House ~ A challenging transit, the twelfth house, like the eighth house, is also multi-faceted and multi-layered. It is the house of the subconscious, solitude, spiritual consciousness, secrets (ours and those kept from us), hidden enemies, and represents institutions like hospitals and prisons. A transit through the twelfth house might require a period of "aloneness" in order to "recharge" and sort through issues being presented subconsciously and psychologically. Pay attention to your dreams as they may be revealing of what you are going through within the physical world.


For related blog posts on Mercury, click here.

Cupid Ordering Mercury to Announce his Power to the Universe by Eustache Le Sueur, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.


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Transiting Venus in Natal Houses

Thursday, May 21, 2009 Jan


In Roman mythology, Venus is the goddess of love. In astrology, Venus represents our relationships (all types -- intimate, platonic, familial, and with the self), our material wealth, our value systems, our self-worth, our capacity to see beauty in the world, and our desires. She travels very close to the Sun (second only to Mercury) and is never more than two signs away from the Sun. Venus retrogrades every eighteen months.

How is transiting Venus influencing your birth chart? Look to the natal house/s ruled by Taurus and Libra (both zodiac signs are ruled by the planet Venus) as well as the zodiac sign Venus is currently transiting to find out how transiting Venus may influence your chart. Match the signs with the house cusps on your birth chart. Use the list of zodiac signs below to identify the zodiac signs Taurus, Libra, and sign Venus is currently transiting on your birth chart.



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If you don't have your birth chart, you may use your Sun sign and/or your Rising/Ascendant sign, if you know it.

For example, if you are a Pisces-Sun or Pisces-Rising and Venus is in Taurus. Begin with Pisces occupying the first house then move down the zodiac until you reach Gemini (Pisces-1st house; Aries-2nd House; Taurus-3rd House); Venus in Taurus falls in Pisces-Sun/Pisces-Rising's third house. Scroll down to the Third House to find out the themes of that house and how/where in your life this transit might influence.* Follow the same steps to match the house ruled by Libra and the current zodiac sign Venus is transiting.

Alternatively, you may cast your own birth chart for use as reference -- birth date, time, and place required. Or request a quote for a paid personalized reading. (both links open a new window)

What significance do planets, signs, and houses have in astrology? Planets have the function, the job to do. The style/manner they will use get that job done is defined by the zodiac sign they occupy. Where in our life the job gets done is determined by the house the planet occupies/transits. So, when Mars (aggression) is in Aries (bold), he is more assertive than when he is in Cancer (sensitive). When traveling through the 10th house (professional life), he may bring his confidence and motivation in matters relating to our career. While in the 11th house (friendships), we may be more inclined to having our social calendar packed with activities. Having the foresight for what may be coming up or receiving confirmation on what may be happening now are ways astrology can be beneficial ... as above, so below.


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Transiting Venus in Houses*
*Does not account for intercepted birth charts
or house cusps decanate designation


Transiting Venus in the First House ~ Venus' transit in the first house increases self-confidence, heightens self-awareness, gives emphasis on beauty (both physical and aesthetic) that surrounds our life, and offers opportunities for success in both business and social arenas. The first house represents the self, our self-image, our being, our potential. This is a great period to reinvent yourself with a new look -- buy a new outfit or two, try out a new 'do, step it up with a new pair of shoes.

Transiting Venus in the Second House ~ Venus is at home in the second house which represents our material possessions, income, value system, and self-worth. Finances, income, property value, or buying home furnishings may dominate our desires now. We may also face some issues regarding what we value in life or how we value our "self". What is it that's worthy of our love, devotion, and caring?

Transiting Venus in the Third House ~ Thinking about love? Writing about love? Talking about love? Stuck with thoughts of love. The third house represents communication, commerce, writing, speaking, thinking, planning, and ideas. For those with siblings (biological or otherwise), this period is favorable for renewing relationships and interactions with them. Venus' transit in the third house encourages social interaction, finding pleasure in mental stimulation, and enjoyment in sharing ideas. Be a social butterfly this period. Learning can be fun. Even in the more introverted water signs, Venus transiting the third house still supports a more outgoing and sociable personality.

Transiting Venus in the Fourth House ~ Venus visiting the fourth house brings up issues involving our relationships with family, beautifying the home (buying/selling a house, moving, re-financing, re-decorating, remodeling, etc.), or our private life (the need for quality time and pampering the self). Call up your mom and chat her up a bit. Book that spa appointment. Stop at a salon for a mani-pedi. Take the family camping this weekend. Have movie night at home with the kids.

Transiting Venus in the Fifth House ~ The love planet pays a visit to the love and romance house. Love fills the air; and oh, the drama that comes with it. The need for self-expression may be so great that a dramatic flair embody our interactions in our love/intimate relationships. The fifth house also governs creative projects, fun, playfulness, and children. Allow this transit to awaken creativity, spark love, boost confidence, and/or bring simple pleasures back into your life.

Transiting Venus in the Sixth House ~ Venus visits the service house. Do we feel like being of service to our loved ones and those in need? Health, busy work, comfort in routines, and finding order in the details are also governed by the sixth house. A Venus transit here might encourage a little overindulging, slacking off from exercise, forgetting to follow healthier health habits, or forgoing them altogether. Find the fun, pleasure, and enjoyment in living a healthy lifestyle, following a balanced diet, and doing exercise that satisfies the body as well as the soul.

Transiting Venus in the Seventh House ~ Venus brings love to the marriage house. Have you lost that lovin' feeling? Well, Venus is more than happy to rekindle the flame. The seventh house also governs all manners of partnerships (including business), committed relationships, and known enemies. Increasing financial ventures with partner/s may be a focus now.

Transiting Venus in the Eighth House ~ The planet of love and money in the house of sex and debt. hmm... The eighth house is multi-faceted and multi-layered. In the physical realm, the eighth house represents sex and shared resources/finances. In the psychological plane, it represents power struggles within our own psychological makeup and our ability to embrace the "darker" version of our self without it overpowering us. On a spiritual level, it represents "death and rebirth", transformation, regeneration -- the need for something to "die" in order for a "rebirth" to occur -- as in a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. Planetary transits to the eighth house are generally the most difficult but are also the most powerful. Allow Venus' transit in this house to transform our sexual relationships, especially if there are sexual hang-ups or lack of confidence in the sexual arena. On the financial end, allow Venus to teach us the value of investing and lowering debt.

Transiting Venus in the Ninth House ~ Falling in love with a dashing someone with a killer accent? Highly attracted to an exotic beauty? Making money through foreign ventures? The ninth house represents travel, publishing, and personal growth (spiritual or otherwise) through higher education and cultural experiences. Venus' transit here encourages travel so, go on that vacation you've been putting off and learn from the natives :) You might just find your own personal travel guide that shares with you more than the scenery and history.

Transiting Venus in the Tenth House ~ An office romance? hmm... tread carefully. The tenth house represents our professional pursuits, long-term goals, and our public reputation. Venus' transit here gives a boost in self-confidence, increased favor with superiors/colleagues/peers, and a general good feeling about our future and the achievement of our goals.

Transiting Venus in the Eleventh House ~ Friends with benefits? Love blossoming out of a friendships? The eleventh house represents our friendships and associations, as well as our awareness of societal/global issues and our individual responsibility to it. This is a great period be seen, be heard, and be out at social or business gatherings. Meet many people. Build your networking/contacts list. Make new friends. Get re-acquainted with old ones. It's a celestial license to party :)

Transiting Venus in the Twelfth House ~ Solitude and aloneness without the loneliness. Spending quality time with the self. Learning to give the love and attention the self requires. Sacrificial love. The twelfth house poses a challenging transit for it is also multi-faceted and multi-layered, like the eighth house. This house governs our subconscious, solitude, spiritual consciousness, secrets (ours and those kept from us), hidden enemies, and represents institutions like hospitals and prisons. Any planetary transit through the twelfth house might require a period of "aloneness" in order to "recharge" and sort through issues being presented subconsciously and psychologically. Venus, specifically, visiting the twelfth house might highlight issues of love and the sacrifices we willingly give for its sake.


For related blog posts on Venus, click here.

The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

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Transiting Mars in Natal Houses

Thursday, May 21, 2009 Jan


In Roman mythology, Mars is the god of war. In astrology, Mars represents action, our motivation, aggression, self-assertion, passions, and sex drive. Also known as the "Red Planet" because of the planet's reddish color, Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. Transiting Mars visiting natal houses triggers where, in our life, action is imminent. Mars retrogrades approximately every 26 months.

How does Mars' transits influence us? Look to the natal house/s ruled by Aries and Scorpio (both zodiac signs are governed by the planet Mars) as well as the zodiac sign Mars is currently transiting to determine where Mars' transit might manifest in your life. Match the zodiac signs with the house cusps on your birth chart. Use the list of zodiac signs below to identify the zodiac signs Aries, Scorpio, and sign Mars is currently transiting on your birth chart.


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If you don't have your birth chart, you may use your Sun and your Rising signs, if you know it.

For example, if you are a Pisces-Sun or Pisces-Rising and Mars is in Gemini. Begin with Pisces occupying the first house then move down the zodiac until you reach Gemini (Pisces-1st house; Aries-2nd House; Taurus-3rd House; Gemini-4th House). So, for those with a Pisces-Sun or Pisces-Rising, Mars in Gemini falls in fourth house. Scroll down to the Fourth House to find out the themes of that house and how/where in your life this transit might influence.* Follow the same steps to match the house ruled by Scorpio and zodiac sign Mars is currently transiting.

Alternatively, you may cast your own birth chart by clicking here (opens a new window) for use as reference -- birth date, time, and place required. Schedule a session or request a quote for your Mars Return reading.

What significance do planets, signs, and houses have in astrology? Planets have the function, the job to do. The style/manner they will use get that job done is defined by the zodiac sign they occupy. Where in our life the job gets done is determined by the house the planet occupies/transits. So, when Mars (aggression) is in Aries (bold), he is more assertive than when he is in Cancer (sensitive). When traveling through the 10th house (professional life), he may bring his confidence and motivation in matters relating to our career. While in the 11th house (friendships), we may be more inclined to having our social calendar packed with activities. Having the foresight for what may be coming up or receiving confirmation on what may be happening now are ways astrology can be beneficial ... as above, so below.

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Transiting Mars in Natal Houses*
*Does not account for intercepted birth charts
or house cusps decanate designation


Transiting Mars in the First House ~ The first house is the house of the self, our self-image, our being, our potential. Mars transiting the first house bestows confidence in your actions, decisiveness in each step you take, assertiveness in your interactions, and boldness in your personality. This is a great time to get things done! No more procrastinating. No more excuses. Go boldly where you have been wanting to go. Do what you've dreamed of doing. Hold your head high and be counted. Your mojo is at its peak! The only thing to watch out for is Mars' negative traits -- temperamental, brash, brusque, hostile. So, be assertive, not aggressive. Be bold, but not a brute. Make your own path, but don't bulldoze your way into it. Be a boss, but not bossy.

Transiting Mars in the Second House ~ The second house represents our material possessions, income, value system, and self-worth. Finances, income, property value, or buying home furnishings may dominate decision-making, actions, and interactions. This is a great period to increase income -- seeking something supplemental or negotiating a raise or asking for a promotion or aggressively looking for a job. If times are lean, be mindful of money-related arguments. Depending on the sign Mars is transiting, watch out for overspending/impulse buying, tempers being incited quicker, stubbornness reaching new heights, or deeply buried anger finally exploding as it is expressed.

Transiting Mars in the Third House ~ The third house represents all manners of communication, commerce, writing, speaking, thinking, planning, and ideas. Mars' transit in the third house brings action and movement to our words and thoughts. Get those emails/letters written and sent. For writers, bloggers, and poets out there, there's no better cure for writer's block that shoving Mars in the house of thought and communication. The zodiac sign Mars is transiting determines the flow of creativity, brilliant ideas, breakthrough concepts, and perhaps the "tone" of the work produced. The third house also governs siblings (biological or otherwise), watch out for possible sibling rivalry creeping in during this transit. Arguments may be rooted at a deeper level than what the disagreement may be about, especially for those with already volatile sibling relationships. In the third house, Mars' choice of weapon are words and will battle through debates.

Transiting Mars in the Fourth House ~ Mars transiting through the fourth house might focus our energy, aggression, or self-assertion toward present or recurring issues involving the family, our home (buying/selling a house, moving, re-financing, re-decorating, remodeling, etc.), or our private life. Sons and daughters (child or adult) everywhere may find themselves asserting their will, worth, and presence toward parents during this transit. Family ties already on the rocks may find this period more frustrating, as tensions might not let up. A productive way to use this energy is to get things done around the house, especially projects that you may have been putting off for a while. Depending on the sign Mars is transiting, this could be a time where family ties can be strengthened by working together as one unit.

Transiting Mars in the Fifth House ~ Ahhh, Mars in the fun house. Woo hoo! Self-expression, creative projects, love and romance, fun, playfulness, and children are all governed by the fifth house. If you've been too busy with work, obligations, life, Mars urges you now to MAKE time for enjoyment and pleasure. Stop and smell the roses. Romance may blossom into love. Play with your children. Take them to the zoo, show them how to play ball, or plan a group day trip with other parents and their children. For you artists and creative types out there, this is a great time to pour a lot of energy into creative projects. Great period for sports but for those who are naturally clumsy, be extra careful of injuries or falls.

Transiting Mars in the Sixth House ~ Mars is busy, busy, busy with busy work -- chores, daily routines, and meticulous tasks. The sixth house governs physical health, busy work, service, comfort in routines, and finding order in the details. This is a great time to start and establish an exercise routine. If you're not the gym type, find other interests that get you physically moving and burning calories. Intent, determination, and consistency are key to making this Mars transit work for you. The sixth house is also a service house and is ideal for activities like volunteering.

Transiting Mars in the Seventh House ~ Partnerships (business or otherwise), marriages, committed relationships, and known enemies are all governed by the seventh house. Mars transiting the seventh house may pose challenges in already problematic relationships. Arguments may be inevitable. The seventh house also rules "known enemies," and they may just make an appearance for a bout during this transit. Depending on the sign Mars is transiting, this period can be constructive (as cards are laid out on the table, opening up an avenue for discussion) or unproductive (if the parties involved cannot get past the anger to see objectively). A productive way to exert this Martian energy is to participate in group or partnered activities. Mars in air signs may bring a more social period for this house.

Transiting Mars in the Eighth House ~ Although the eighth house is multi-faceted and multi-layered, Mars' transit to this house generally manifests through the physical realm -- sex and shared resources/finances. Transiting Mars in the eighth house is impulsive and sexual desires may increase, as well as overspending. Be aware of your own intent and actions as possessiveness is a side effect of this transit. The eighth house also represents endings so, a dissolution of something or of some kind may also occur during this transit.

Transiting Mars in the Ninth House ~ Travel? Adventure? Adventure travel?! The ninth house governs personal growth (spiritual or otherwise) through higher education, experience, travel, and cultural influences. The urge to travel or maybe even relocate may arise during this period. Any desire for continuing or higher education may increase now. Debates/arguments over belief systems -- religious, spiritual, political -- may dominate conversations/discussions. The ninth house also represents legal matters and situations requiring legal attention or decisions may need to be dealt with now. If the ninth house is natally afflicted and/or transiting Mars form challenging alignments in this house, the outcome may not be favorable.

Transiting Mars in the Tenth House ~ Focus on professional pursuits and long-term goals might take center stage with this transit, as well as establishing or re-establishing your public reputation. This is a great time to make strides towards career goals, including a career change or launching new business projects. Mars is aggression as well as assertion so, be careful not to start any fights or be caught in conflict with authority figures.

Transiting Mars in the Eleventh House ~ This is a good, good time for some good times. Transit in the eleventh house bring the Martian energy in your friendships and associations. This is ideal for networking, making contacts (business or personal), meeting new types of friends/people, and social affairs, in general. If transiting Mars form unfavorable aspects in a chart, fighting with friends might be expected.

Transiting Mars in the Twelfth House ~ Mars takes a little rest here. Who needs to exert all that physical energy anyway? :) This the house of the subconscious, solitude, spiritual consciousness, secrets (ours and those kept from us), hidden enemies, and represents institutions like hospitals and prisons. A twelfth house transit is generally a difficult one, especially for someone who is not in tune with the spiritual plane. Secrets may be revealed, including enemies you didn't know you had. Things long forgotten or memories buried intentionally may surface and demand to be dealt with. Some "alone" time may be required now so we can reflect upon what it is we truly want and want to work towards. In a few weeks, Mars will enter your first house. All that's transpired and all that you've learned while he was in the twelfth house will get a chance to be expressed in your tangible world.


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Transiting Jupiter in Natal Houses

Thursday, May 21, 2009 Jan

In Roman mythology, Jupiter is the supreme god of all gods. In astrology, Jupiter represents expansiveness, wealth, overall well-being, good luck, happiness, opportunities, travel, faith, religion, cultural experiences and personal growth. Along with Saturn, Jupiter is a transpersonal or generational planet. Their orbit around the Sun is slower but they are close enough to see with the naked eye. Jupiter's retrograde period occurs every nine months and lasts approximately four months.

How is transiting Jupiter influencing your birth chart? Look to the natal house/s ruled by Sagittarius (the zodiac sign ruled by Jupiter) as well as the zodiac sign Jupiter is currently transiting to find out how transiting Jupiter may influence your chart. Match the signs with the house cusps on your birth chart. Use the list of zodiac signs below to identify the Sagittarius zodiac sign, and sign Jupiter is currently transiting on your birth chart.


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If you don't have your birth chart, you may use your Sun sign and/or your Rising/Ascendant sign, if you know it. For example, if you are a Pisces-Sun or Pisces-Rising and Jupiter is in Taurus. Begin with Pisces occupying the first house then move down the zodiac until you reach Gemini (Pisces-1st house; Aries-2nd House; Taurus-3rd House); Jupiter in Taurus falls in Pisces-Sun/Pisces-Rising's third house. Scroll down to the Third House to find out the themes of that house and how/where in your life this transit might influence.* Follow the same steps to match the house ruled by the current zodiac sign Jupiter is transiting.

Alternatively, you may cast your own birth chart for use as reference -- birth date, time, and place required. Schedule a session or request a quote for a paid personalized reading.

What significance do planets, signs, and houses have in astrology? Planets have the function, the job to do. The style/manner they will use get that job done is defined by the zodiac sign they occupy. Where in our life the job gets done is determined by the house the planet occupies/transits. So, when Mars (aggression) is in Aries (bold), he is more assertive than when he is in Cancer (sensitive). When traveling through the 10th house (professional life), he may bring his confidence and motivation in matters relating to our career. While in the 11th house (friendships), we may be more inclined to having our social calendar packed with activities. Having the foresight for what may be coming up or receiving confirmation on what may be happening now are ways astrology can be beneficial ... as above, so below.

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Transiting Jupiter in Houses*
*Does not account for intercepted birth charts
or house cusps decanate designation


The First House represents the self, self-image, our being, potential, and path to our life's purpose. Jupiter's transit here bring opportunities, happiness, a little luck and favor. You're more confident, a bit bolder and willing to take more risks. So, if you're already naturally a risk-taker, perhaps you might want to keep that in mind and step back to look before you leap sometimes. Become aware of what the universe is offering. Watch your diet, however, don't let the expansion be of your physical body. Jupiter has been in your 12th house for a year where his influence was subtler. Whatever indelible marks or dreams inspired by Jupiter in the 12th, you have the chance to practice or make happen.

The Second House represents our material possessions, income, value system, and self-worth. Jupiter has been in your 1st house the past year. You became more optimistic, confident and assertive. In the second house, Jupiter offers possibilities to increase income and/or material value. Watch out, however, that you aren't spending as quickly as you are earning. There may be bounty now, but learn to think ahead for a rainy day.

The Third House represents communication, commerce, writing, speaking, thinking, planning, and ideas, as well as siblings (biological or otherwise). Confidence booster within the realm of communication -- verbal or written. Relationships with siblings may also improve during Jupiter's transit here.

The Fourth House represents the family, the home, and our private life. On an emotional/personal level, it represents coming to terms with the past or unresolved family issues. Jupiter's transit here might benefit the buying/selling of homes or re-decorating/beautifying the home. It's also a good time to finally release deeply-rooted hurts and create an open space to be filled by new, happy memories.

The Fifth House represents self-expression, creative projects, love and romance, fun, playfulness, and children. Those desiring to conceive might find themselves successful during Jupiter's transit here. Creative juices freely flowing. If single and hoping to no longer be, keep your eyes open for your potential love. As this is the fun house, be mindful of overdoing things.

The Sixth House represents health, busy work, service, comfort in routines, and finding order in the details. Those dedicated to making a lifestyle change and begin practicing healthier habits will be successful in that endeavor. Be on the lookout for job opportunities, if you are seeking employment. Grander gestures of sincere kindness and charity toward others.

The Seventh House represents partnerships, marriages, and known enemies. Jupiter's transit here brings joy and blessings to committed relationships, marriages, wedding planning and partnered business ventures. Even if planning your wedding during a Jupiter transit in your 7th, it is still advisable to choose a date when Venus is not retrograde.

The Eighth House is multi-faceted and multi-layered. In the physical realm, the 8th house represents sex and shared resources/finances. In the psychological plane, it represents power struggles within our own psychological makeup. On a spiritual level, it represents "death and rebirth", transformation, regeneration. Financial investments may increase in value. Sexual life may become more active. Empowerment through winning over psychological battles. Finally finding the truth/belief system/religion/faith that may have been sought for years.

The Ninth House represents personal growth, higher education, experience, travel, cultural influences, publishing, the justice system. Jupiter's transit here may broaden your horizons through travel, taking courses and experiencing other cultures. Meeting a foreigner, who becomes a great influence on you or someone you influence. If you've been wanting to write and be published, this is a great time to make that happen.

The Tenth House represents professional pursuits, long-term goals, and public reputation. Ideal period to focus on career and aspirations. Advancing within your current company. Getting promoted. Finding something more suitable to your liking. You will generally have favor and good reputation during a Jupiter transit here.

The Eleventh House represents friendships and associations; our personal view of world, humanity, our place in it and our collaborative responsibility to it. A Jupiter transit here may broaden your interests to political or societal issues and how to improve upon them. Becoming more civic minded. It's also a very social period. Good for meeting people, networking.

The Twelfth House represents the subconscious, solitude, spiritual consciousness, secrets (ours and those kept from us), hidden enemies, and institutions like hospitals and prisons. Jupiter's transit here broadens your spirituality. Allows you to tap into hidden but natural talents. Unlock your "psychic" self. Pay attention to your dreams during this period; they may hold the key/answers to questions during your waking life.

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Transiting Saturn in Natal Houses

Thursday, May 21, 2009 Jan


In Roman mythology, he is the god of harvest and father to Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto, among others. In astrology, Saturn represents obligations, limitations, hard work, reality, foundation, structure. He is the sixth planet in the solar system and is the second largest planet in our solar system.

How does Saturn's transit influence your life? Look to the natal house/s ruled by Capricorn (both zodiac signs are ruled by the planet Mercury) as well as the zodiac sign Saturn is currently transiting to determine where Saturn's transit might manifest in your life. Match the zodiac signs with the house cusps on your birth chart. Use the list of zodiac signs below to identify the zodiac sign Capricorn and sign Saturn is currently transiting on your birth chart.



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If you don't have a birth chart, but know your Rising/Ascendant sign or you may use your Sun sign to match the house Saturn is visiting (although this method might not be as accurate). For example, if you are a Cancer or Cancer Rising, begin with Cancer occupying the 1st House then move down the zodiac until you reach Virgo (Cancer-1st House; Leo-2nd House; Virgo-3rd House); Saturn is currently transiting Cancer/Cancer Rising's 3rd House. Scroll down to the 3rd House to find out the themes of that house and how/where in your life this transit might influence.*

Alternatively, you may cast your own birth chart for use as reference -- birth date, time, and place required. Request a quote for on your Saturn Transit or Saturn Return. Or cruise on over to the AstroCreeps and TarotFreaks Forum* to start or join in on a discussion.

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Transiting Saturn Through Houses*
*Does not account for intercepted charts
or house cusps decanate placements


The 1st House represents the self, our self-image, our being, our potential. Saturn's transit to the this house might bring self-awareness of one's limitations due to obligations, situations forced upon you, or mental/physical challenges. This transit is about rising above whatever is pushing you down and keeping you from the success you desire; having the confidence and belief in your own determination and drive for achievement despite the odds; making lemonade out of lemons.

The 2nd House represents our material possessions, income, value system, and self-worth. On a higher plane, it represents stability, inner peace, and being grounded through our own self-sufficiency. In these times of economic crunch and employment worries, Saturn's transit through the 2nd house reminds us that our true worth does not lie in our possessions and inner peace cannot be achieved through material means. We may be forced learn to live within our financial means, discard the unnecessary, and have our resilience truly tested.

The 3rd House represents all manners of communication, commerce, writing, speaking, thinking, planning, and ideas. Saturn's visit to this house might fill our heads with worry when "what needs to be done" meets with "the details of how to get things resolved". Just remember that Saturn is a slow-moving planet, do not get bogged down with the details. Instead, focus on actively taking steps (small, big, mental, or physical); small steps lead to big efforts. For those with siblings (biological or otherwise), this transit might highlight how relationships and interactions with them can be improved.

The 4th House represents the family (present or recurring issues), the home (buying/selling a house, moving, re-financing, re-decorating, remodeling, etc.), and our private life. On an emotional/personal level, it represents coming to terms with the past or unresolved family issues. A Saturn transit in the 4th might prove truly challenging. Here, we are urged to put our raw emotions/intuitions aside for the sake of reason and what's tangible. Learning to balance and cultivate both during this period is key to the success of a Saturn 4th house transit.

The 5th House represents self-expression, creative projects, love and romance, fun, playfulness, and children. Saturn's transit in the 5th house tugs at the very heart of fun and play vs. responsibilities and work; creative, deliberate self-expression with purpose vs. expressions simply to shock or inflate the ego. A more difficult transit might bring up issues related to childhood or the loss of a child.

The 6th House represents health, busy work, service, comfort in routines, and finding order in the details. This transit might bring about forced lifestyle changes and/or health habits, becoming comfortable with taking on the role of someone who "services" others, or perhaps assertively establishing boundaries with those who are keen to take advantage.

The 7th House represents partnerships (business or otherwise), marriages, committed relationships, and known enemies. Forced or long-awaited and much needed changes to relationships -- equality, cooperations, compromises, agreements, how we relate to others, how they relate to us -- might be issues that come up now. Long-term ties that have been significant in the past may be severed during this transit.

The 8th House is multi-faceted and multi-layered. In the physical realm, the 8th house represents sex and shared resources/finances. In the psychological plane, it represents power struggles within our own psychological makeup and our ability to embrace the "darker" version of our self without it overpowering us. On a spiritual level, it represents "death and rebirth", transformation, regeneration -- the need for something to "die" in order for a "rebirth" to occur -- as in a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. Transits to the 8th house are generally the most difficult but are also the most powerful because it requires endings, cutting off ties, purging, elimination. What you have to give up and completely let go of depends upon the sign that Saturn is in and whether or not Saturn is aligned to any natal planets and/or house angles. This transit can manifest within the psychological plane through analyzation and adopting a new way of mental processes; in the physical realm through financial losses resulting in gaining a stronger sense of handling material wealth or through changes within one's sexuality by breaking through emotional/psychological blockages which caused the sexual repression to begin with; or in the spiritual level, by dissecting one's own established belief system to arrive at the truth. This transit can also manifest in a combination of any of these.

The 9th House represents personal growth (spiritual or otherwise) through higher education, experience, travel, and cultural influences. The pursuit for continuing education or higher learning and the challenges involved in actively pursuing them might be issues that surface during this transit. The 9th house also represents publishing so, if you've authored a novel, non-fiction, or poetry and have been dreaming of being published, allow this transit to give that dream the necessary push despite any limitations that may be imposed upon you.

The 10th House represents professional pursuits, long-term goals, and public reputation. Strides and focus on one's career and long-term goals are highlighted now. Changing careers, not just work situations, but professional pursuits may occur during this transit. Even goals may be redefined during this time. Interactions with superiors or those with authority may be challenged now. The need to establish or re-established public reputation might also be highlighted now.

The 11th House represents friendships and associations; our personal view of world, its state, and its varied societies; humanity as a whole and each of our place in it, as well as our collaborative responsibility to it. Existing friendships undergo changes that strengthen bonds. Friendships may also end. New friendships created. Becoming aware of global limitations and challenges may give a restructuring in belief systems or responsibilities to a greater society.

The 12th House, like the 8th house, is also multi-faceted and multi-layered. It is the house of the subconscious, solitude, spiritual consciousness, secrets (ours and those kept from us), hidden enemies, and represents institutions like hospitals and prisons. A Saturn transit through the 12th house requires a period of "aloneness" in order to "recharge" and sort through issues being presented subconsciously and psychologically. The most effective way to process a transit through this house is surrender ... give in to the much needed spiritual healing offered (despite the lack of tangible proof or logic) and clarity will follow.

Request a personalized reading on your Saturn Transit or Saturn Return.

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Triple Conjunction with Jupiter, Chiron & Neptune

Monday, May 04, 2009 Jan

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An Auspicious Celestial Meeting

The long-awaited, carefully watched rare meeting between Jupiter (faith), Chiron (healing), and Neptune (enlightenment) in the sign of Aquarius (the awakener) finally occurs this month! The collaborative energy between these three spiritual bodies have been slowly growing stronger for months.

On May 23, Jupiter's conjunction (cohesion) with Chiron peaks. A few days later, on May 27, Jupiter exacts his blending of energies with Neptune. Jupiter is expansive, opportunistic, and blissful; Chiron represents both what is broken and how to fix it; Neptune is spiritual, insightful, and transcendent. Their union in the innovative, idealistic, and civic-minded sign of Aquarius encourages the opportunity for spiritual healing and global transcendence.

Elsewhere in the sky, the friendly Gemini-Sun (conscious will) and Moon (inner drives) promote engaging interactions, especially as the Moon harmoniously aligns herself with Venus (relating) and the Jupiter-Chiron-Neptune conjunction. Pluto (transformation) in Capricorn (the achiever) probes into the effectiveness and efficiencies of existing structures, foundations, and processes as they pertain to living in these present times. Mars (action) in Aries also links up with this rare combination of energies, promising dynamic and purposeful actions. Saturn (obligations) in Virgo (practical), now moving direct for the first time this year, ensures that the steps taken are well-planned and deliberate.

This conjunction's influence does not end this month. Jupiter will join forces with Neptune and Chiron again in July (Jupiter-Neptune; Jupiter-Chiron) and December 2009 (Jupiter-Neptune; Jupiter-Chiron); and Chiron will perfect his link with Neptune in 2010 that began in 2008. The strides made under this favorable alignment will produce results for the long-term.

This social gathering occurs at 27 degrees of Aquarius. What natal house will this conjunction influence in your life? For me, the winner is the 6th house of health, work, service, and routines. The Jupiter-Chiron-Neptune conjunction trine (in harmony) my natal Jupiter and square (at odds) my natal Neptune, giving this transiting conjunction a greater depth of influence in my life. The natal houses ruled by Jupiter and Neptune may also be influenced by this transit; personally, Jupiter rules my natal 4th house (home, family, inner drives, the past) and Neptune, my natal 7th house (partnerships, committed relationships).

Together, let's make sure this rare and promising opportunity does not pass without us adding our individual contributions to it. Taking advantage of what's being offered to us on a personal level aids in making a difference, collectively, toward a more enlightened humanity.

Unsure how this triple conjunction benefits you or which natal house/s Jupiter, Chiron, and Neptune now transit your chart? Cast your own birth chart and match the Aquarius sign and degree to find out. Or schedule a session for a personalized reading. Or hop on over to the AstroCreeps and TarotFreaks Forum* to start or join in on a discussion.

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Jupiter-Chiron-Neptune Conjunction in Houses*
*Does not account for intercepted birth charts
or house cusps decanate designation


Aries / Aries Rising - 11th House
Transit in the 11th house might influence your friendships and associations; the way you view the world and its societies; or humanity as a whole and your place in it, as well as your joint responsibility to it. Becoming more civic-minded, signing up for volunteer activities, committing selfless acts, or appealing to the masses to deliver an impassioned message are examples of what this transit might include.

Taurus / Taurus Rising - 10th House
Focus on professional pursuits and long-term goals might take center stage with this transit, as well as establishing or re-establishing your public reputation. If there have been rumblings from deep within to chart a new course or change careers, this is a great time to make solid plans and measured steps toward new endeavors. If consistent strides are already being made, then this conjunction's transit will give your productive efforts a bigger increase.

Gemini / Gemini Rising - 9th House
Personal growth (spiritual or otherwise) through higher education, intellectual curiosities, travel, and cultural experiences might be highlighted, as well as the pursuit for continuing education or higher learning. The 9th house also represents publishing so, if you've penned a novel, non-fiction, or poetry and have been dreaming of being published, allow this transit to give that dream the necessary push.

Cancer / Cancer Rising - 8th House
The 8th house is multi-faceted and multi-layered. In the physical realm, the 8th house represents sex and shared resources/finances. In the psychological plane, it represents power struggles within our own psychological makeup and our ability to embrace the "darker" version of our self without it overpowering us. On a spiritual level, it represents "death and rebirth", transformation, regeneration -- the need for something to "die" in order for a "rebirth" to occur -- as in a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. Transits to the 8th house are generally the most difficult but are also the most powerful.

Leo / Leo Rising - 7th House
Partnerships (business or otherwise), marriages, committed relationships, and known enemies are all representatives of the 7th house. Changes to relationships -- equality, cooperations, compromises, agreements, how we relate to others, how they relate to us -- might be issues that come up during this transit. For those who are late-born Leos born on August 19 (+/- 2 days) or Leo-Rising at 26 degrees, this conjunction opposes your Sun/Rising sign, giving its influence more depth, intensity, and longer lasting effects.

Virgo / Virgo Rising - 6th House
Health, busy work, service, comfort in routines, and finding order in the details are all ruled by the 6th house. This transit might bring about lifestyle changes in health habits, becoming comfortable with taking on the role of someone who "services" others, or perhaps learning to establish boundaries with those who might take advantage of kind gestures.

Libra / Libra Rising - 5th House
Self-expression, creative projects, love and romance, fun, playfulness, and children are all ruled by the 5th house. Allow this transit to awaken creativity, spark love, boost confidence, and/or bring simple pleasures back into your life. A more difficult transit might bring up issues related to childhood.

Scorpio / Scorpio Rising - 4th House
In the physical realm, a transit through the 4th house might involve the family (present or recurring issues) or the home (buying/selling a house, moving, re-financing, re-decorating, remodeling, etc.). On an emotional/personal level, it represents coming to terms with the past or unresolved family issues. This Jupiter-Chiron-Neptune conjunction bestows a forward-moving energy. Let go what holds you back (people, belief systems, thought patterns, emotional crutches) and begin to take steps toward a future you envision.

Sagittarius / Sagittarius Rising - 3rd House
For those with siblings (biological or otherwise), this transit might highlight a renewal in relationships and interactions with them. The 3rd house also represents communication, commerce, writing, speaking, thinking, planning, and ideas. If you've ever been interested in teaching, mentoring, motivational speaking, or authoring, this is a good time to do something about it.

Capricorn / Capricorn Rising - 2nd House
In the physical realm, the 2nd house represents our material possessions, income, value system, and self-worth. On a higher plane, it represents stability, inner peace, and being grounded through our own self-sufficiency. In these times of economic stress, this conjunction's transit through the 2nd house might remind us that our true worth does not lie in our possessions and inner peace cannot be achieved through material means.

Aquarius / Aquarius Rising - 1st House
The 1st house represents the self, our self-image, our being, our potential. How lucky for Aquarians to benefit from all that this conjunction has to offer?! A boost in self-confidence, heightened self-awareness, and increased social success; "breaking away from the norm"; forging one's own way in their own manner are themes of this conjunction's transit through the 1st house. With Saturn, now in direct motion, for the first time this year, there's nothing holding you back! Dream big, commit to your dreams, and take one consistent step forward as often as you can.

Pisces / Pisces Rising - 12th House
A challenging transit, the 12th house, like the 8th house, is also multi-faceted and multi-layered. It is the house of the subconscious, solitude, spiritual consciousness, secrets (ours and those kept from us), hidden enemies, and represents institutions like hospitals and prisons. A transit through the 12th house might require a period of "aloneness" in order to "recharge" and sort through issues being presented subconsciously and psychologically. The most effective way to process a transit through this house is surrender ... give in to the much needed spiritual healing offered and clarity will follow.


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The New Moon in Houses

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Jan


In astrology, the Moon represents our emotional core, inner drives, intuition, home, family, roots, and connection to the past. New Moons signify rebirth, beginnings, a clean slate, the start of a new cycle. Each month's New Moon falls in one of the twelve houses of the zodiac. The focus of that New Moon may manifest or be felt most in the house that the New Moon falls in.


Check your birth chart to see where the next New Moon will fall on your birth chart (matching the sign and degree).


If you don't have a birth chart, but know your Rising/Ascendant sign or you may use your Sun sign to match the house the New Moon will occupy (although this method might not be as accurate). For example, if you are a Cancer or Cancer Rising and the New Moon is in Virgo. Begin with Cancer occupying the 1st House then move down the zodiac until you reach Virgo (Cancer-1st House; Leo-2nd House; Virgo-3rd House); the New Moon in Virgo falls in Cancer/Cancer Rising's 3rd House. Scroll down to the 3rd House to find out the themes of that house and how/where in your life the next New Moon might influence.*



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Alternatively, you may cast your own birth chart by clicking here (opens a new window) for use as reference -- birth date, time, and place required.




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The New Moon in Natal Houses*
*Does not account for intercepted birth charts
or house cusps decanate placements




New Moon in the 1st House
A new moon in the 1st house bestows a renewal within the self. Reinvent yourself. Try new things. Be bolder, more confident. Start new projects. Begin walking, talking, thinking, acting, and being the version of yourself you envision. Go on, try it out; see how it feels.


New Moon in the 2nd House
In the physical realm, the 2nd house represents our material security, possessions, and income. On a slightly higher level, it rules our value system and self-worth. In the spiritual arena, it represents stability, inner peace, and being grounded through our own self-sufficiency.


New Moon in the 3rd House
For those with siblings (biological or otherwise), the new moon might highlight a renewal in relationships and interactions with them. The 3rd house also represents all manners of information gathering, communication, commerce, writing, speaking, thinking, planning, and creation of ideas.


New Moon in the 4th House
In the physical realm, a new moon in the 4th house might involve the family (present or recurring issues) or the home (buying/selling a house, moving, re-financing, re-decorating, remodeling, etc.). On an emotional/personal level, the 4th house represents coming to terms with the past or unresolved family issues.


New Moon in the 5th House
Self-expression, creative projects, love and romance, fun, playfulness, and children are all ruled by the 5th house. Allow this new moon to awaken creativity, spark love, boost confidence, and/or bring simple pleasures back into your life.


New Moon in the 6th House
Health, busy work, service, comfort in routines, and finding order in the details are all ruled by the 6th house. A new moon here encourages lifestyle changes, healthier habits, becoming comfortable with taking on the role of someone who "services" others, or perhaps learning to establish boundaries with those who might take advantage of kind gestures.


New Moon in the 7th House
Partnerships (business or otherwise), marriages, committed relationships, and known enemies are all representatives of the 7th house. Changes to relationships -- equality, cooperations, compromises, agreements, how we relate to others, how they relate to us -- are issues that might surface during the new moon cycle.


New Moon in the 8th House
The 8th house is multi-faceted and multi-layered. In the physical realm, the 8th house represents sex and shared resources/finances. In the psychological plane, it represents power struggles within our own psychological makeup and our ability to embrace the "darker" version of our self without it overpowering us. On a spiritual level, it represents "death and rebirth", transformation, regeneration -- the need for something to "die" in order for a "rebirth" to occur -- as in a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. A new moon in the 8th house is generally intense and difficult but also powerful.


New Moon in the 9th House
A new moon in the 9th house focuses on personal growth (spiritual or otherwise) through higher education, intellectual curiosities, travel, and cultural experiences. The 9th house also represents publishing.


New Moon in the 10th House
A focus on professional pursuits, long-term goals, establishing public reputations might take center stage with a new moon in this house.


New Moon in the 11th House
New moon in the 11th house might influence your friendships and associations; the way you view the world and its varied societies; or humanity as a whole and your place in it, as well as your joint responsibility to it.


New Moon in the 12th House
The 12th house, like the 8th house, is also multi-faceted and multi-layered. It is the house of the subconscious, solitude, spiritual consciousness, secrets (ours and those kept from us), hidden enemies, and represents institutions like hospitals and prisons. A new moon in the 12th house might require "solitude" in order to "recharge" and sort through issues subconsciously and psychologically. The most effective way to process a transit through this house is surrender ... give in to the much needed spiritual healing offered and clarity will follow.
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