LET'S "TALK" ABOUT LOVE !!!

VENUS  - the planet representing love, affection, attraction, beauty, happiness, value and values, indulgence, superficiality, social and artistic expression, and harmony - began its transit through the charming and versatile sign of Gemini today, 5/24, at 5:45 AM EDT ... being an air sign, Gemini encourages Venus to move about a lot and here variety is indeed the spice of life which includes objects, foods, experiences, and most importantly PEOPLE !!! ... Venus was last in Gemini from April 11th  through May 7th, 2015 ...

This Venus is both lighthearted and emotionally objective ... Venus in Gemini really likes intellectual stimulation as much as romance ... there is a tendency towards a lack of commitment as Gemini makes Venus way too lighthearted to remain in one place for too long and can cause it to be very flirty ... often there is literary talent along with a love of language as well as sociability ... it enjoys mental stimulation as well as learning ... there is a pronounced casual air in relating to people ... this Venus just loves good ideas ... affection is expressed playfully, youthfully, verbally and lightheartedly ... the handling of money and possessions is usually objective and logical ... this Venus wants good communications and intellectual give-and-take in love relationships ... flirting and engaging in superficial relationships could occur due to the desire for a lot of variety and new stimulation as well as a desire to keep things cool and steer clear of too much emotional intensity ... intelligence and quick wit is highly attractive here ... this Venus enjoys being amused and entertained, otherwise there will be the tendency to look over ones shoulder at whoever is passing by ... Venus in Gemini is frequently drawn towards younger partners ...

Venus in Gemini teaches us to learn to love through communicating ... it can be a sparkling personality ... there is a strong desire here to prevent stagnation and maintain fluidity so if you fall in love under this energy blindly expecting security and predictability you could be in for great disappointment ... Venus in Gemini is a budding love rather than love in full bloom so it has to be allowed to develop ... loving through communicating means letting the one you love know it rather than sitting on your feelings ... this Venus likes to get around - it is said that sexual or family ties are your "heart", but it is the diversity of social relationships that are the "lungs" which breathe life into your very being ... being a sign of duality, Gemini will cause Venus to be more aware of what it wants than what it thinks it wants ... it is most likely that under this energy one will only attract what they truly desire ... the energy of Venus in Gemini can be expressed in the following ways:

POSITIVE: amusing and friendly, coolly affectionate, light-hearted, emotionally objective, socially at ease, emotionally buoyant, stimulating company, lively conversationalist, ear to the ground, good-humored, expressive, agile and witty, socially adaptable, emotionally flexible, well-connected, charming, courteous, tactful, co-operative

NEGATIVE: overly flirtatious, flippant and flighty, makes light of others feelings, emotionally distant, social butterfly, superficial values, lack of commitment, meaningless banter, shallow gossip, empty gestures, verbose, restless and fickle, double standards, inconsistent partner, social opportunist, insincere, easy come - easy go

Gemini born individuals, this is your time to "glow" and become more "attractive" - the "love light" is shining on YOU ... as always, you should seek out and ask for what you want ... you just might get it - especially as your ruling planet has just stationed back into direct motion 2 days ago !!!

Venus now joins the Sun already transiting through the sign of Gemini ... Venus remains in the sign of Gemini until June 17th ... for the next 25 days, we all should try to tap into our natural wit and appeal - it's there somewhere !!! 

Try listening to your heart and not your own voice as well as other peoples voices ... others will appreciate you if you truly appreciate them ... expressing your feelings verbally, without being overbearing, will open new doors both socially and emotionally ... time to get out there and experience the reality of variety truly being the spice of life ... and while you're at it, you just might become proficient at speaking the "language of LOVE"!!!

MOVING FORWARD - CAUTIOUSLY !!!

MERCURY completed its second retrograde journey for 2016 yesterday, May 22nd, and stationed  back into direct motion at 9:20 AM EDT - do I hear a BIG SIGH OF RELIEF out there ??? ... of course I do now that we are getting readjusted to things, well most things that is, moving forward once again ... but I think I'm hearing a lot of uh-ohs as well !!! ... Keep in mind that although this is a very good thing to have Mercury resume direct motion, we are still in the current Mars retrograde which will not be finished until June 29th !!! ... and just how irritating and challenging was this Mercury retrograde for you with it being completely embedded in the Mars retrograde ??? ... one personal planet - Mercury, Venus, Mars - retrograde is challenging enough but two at the same time can really complicate matters ... or did it ???

Hopefully, some of the disorientation, confusion, frustration and outright irritation along with the sudden and unexpected issues that may have been produced by this Mercury retrograde will now begin to clear and subside as it becomes time to move forward - but rather cautiously with the Mars retrograde still in progress - into the swing of things on all levels ...


Over the next few days to the next few weeks or even months, there will undoubtedly be quite a few "a-ha" as well as "uh-oh" lights coming on in regard to decisions made or actions taken during the retrograde period from 4/28 through 5/22, and possibly as far back as April 14th when Mercury entered its shadow point - the point where it would come out of this retrograde journey yesterday which was at 14 DEGREES 20 MINUTES TAURUS  ... did issues and complications or questioning arise in regards to things done during the last retrograde period from January 5th through January 25th ??? ... or maybe even as far back as the retrograde period from September 17th through October 9th, 2015 ??? ... how many of you had issues resurface from July 25th through September 6th,2015 which was the period of the Venus retrograde and Taurus is one of the signs ruled by Venus ??? ... and it's a sure bet that as Mercury moves forward again crossing back over the degrees it covered during its retrograde period issues may begin to arise already !!!

Mercury retrograde periods, even though annoying and extremely frustrating at times, are actually a very beneficial thing, especially for those who were strong and fearless enough to dig deep down, as we need to validate, or in some cases invalidate, actions and situations gone awry and deal with them in order to finally release them to produce a calmer, positive and more productive state of mind thus allowing us to move forward to bring about greater personal and spiritual growth !!! ... if you've had a natal chart done, you should look to see in which house or houses 23 DEGREES 36 MINUTES TAURUS back to 14 DEGREES 20 MINUTES TAURUS falls - what kinds of issues did you have to deal with in the areas of life governed by those houses ??? ... how many of you went with the flow and how many of you tried to swim upstream in the raging current of Cosmic confusion ???

Of course the recurring question we may find ourselves asking now that Mercury is back in direct motion is "WHY" ??????? ...What actions did you take yourself or have taken against you that you may now be regretting or simply wondering why you chose to do or why you were the victim of a particular course of action, and why didn't you or the other person wait a little longer ...  or perhaps you are simply now trying to figure out why it even happened ???



Relationships may have come to an end - some needed to and others may have jumped the gun and you are now wondering, or will be, why did I do that or end things at this point ...  how many of you had relationship issues surface or resurface - extremely likely in a Mercury retrograde - that you thought surely had been resolved or didn't even realize existed ???  ... how many of you got married - OOPSIE - especially in the Mercury retrograde in Taurus which is ruled by Venus AND coupled with it completely embedded in the Mars retrograde ???



Did you make any major purchases - homes, cars, electronics - that now don't seem like the best thought out course of action ??? ... there could be problems regarding any purchases made especially with anything where electrical energy and/or computers were involved ... all of these scenarios are possible as the energy of a Mercury retrograde is one where communications and mental energy is going "backwards" ... so now that the mental processing facilities are no longer going backwards - at least for most of us - in regard to Mercury and its functions !!! ... it's time to finally RELEASE these emotional holds and allow ourselves to move forward with our lives !!!



In addition to all of the above mentioned areas where there could have been problems, the following are also areas where the retrograde could have produced some unwanted or unexpected issues:



As Taurus is the natural ruler of the 2nd house, a house of substance, of the horoscope, how many had issues regarding financial affairs, possessions (except real estate), investments, earning power, any gain or loss through your own effort, your inner talents and resources, your need for fulfillment, your emotional feelings, your sense of self-worth, your sense of values or your material debt ???



As Venus is the ruling planet of Taurus, how many of you had issues in the areas of art, culture, aesthetics, partners, beauty, charm, good taste, sentimentality, sweets and sugar, poetry, paintings, jewelry, singing, drama, music, emotional contacts, moral character, marriages, unions of all kinds, sociability, disposition, luxuries, pleasures and appreciation ???



In matters of health, in addition to overall health, how many had specific issues arise in regards to the throat and the neck which Taurus rules ??? ... did any of you choose to have elective surgery during this period, especially cosmetic surgery, that could have and most likely should have waited until after the retrograde period ??? ... how did that go for you ???



And just how much was the potential for issues arising in any of the above mentioned compounded by Venus being in transit through Taurus for 24 of the 25 days of this second Mercury retrograde ??? ... and let's not forget to consider the issues that could have been arising from the Mars retrograde as well ... a LOT to process ???



Mercury now moves forward to conclude its complete transit through the sign of Taurus ... below is a reminder of what that energy is all about in case some of you need a "re"fresher course now that Mercury is direct :


Mercury continues its highly focused and concentrated transit through the sign of Taurus which began back on April 5th, at 7:10 PM EDT ... our mode of thinking and communicating has shifted from the rapid fire energy of Aries into the slower and more methodical energy of Taurus ... the keyword for this energy is "factual" ... here the mind and tongue work deliberately and steadily with the tendency to sometimes get stuck in mental ruts ... this energy can be highly practical and grounded ... business skills or any activity that incorporates the use of common sense usually accompanies this energy ... often there can be learning through tactile contact or actual physical manipulation of the world ... perceptions can often be limited due to a desire to learn slowly and carefully ... there is a desire to bring ideas down to earth, and there are usually interests in money, sensuality and physical comfort ... Mercury was last in Taurus from April 14th through April 30th, 2015 ...

Mercury in Taurus loves to read - ANYTHING !!! ... time is taken in order to arrive at all decisions ... this Mercury likes to "sleep on it" and needs solid, tangible, physical proof in order to really believe in anything ... the thought pattern is developed in terms of worth thus making "value" the ultimate selling point ... there is usually an excellent memory bestowed by this mercurial energy and it makes one a good observer but ironically one is apt to listen inattentively as their mind is almost always already made up and will rarely be changed !!! ... even though there is a love of reading, it is ultimately realized that experience teaches one the most valuable lessons in life ...

Mercury in Taurus teaches us to think through stabilization ... it's all about the concrete mind - SEEING IS BELIEVING !!! ... the mind here likes to chew things over and over in order to acquire a true depth of knowledge ... and frequently because this energy takes longer to reach a decision, opportunities may be missed ... this energy has its definite likes and dislikes ... there is more of a taste for the traditional rather than the abstract and the avant-garde, and one finds it is steady working habits that produce thorough and solid results ... ultimately there is a gift given here to see how any plan will work out in physical terms ... the energy of Mercury in Taurus can be expressed in the following ways:

POSITIVE: sound mind, thorough, patient, cautious, shrewd, resourceful, sensible, realistic, good concentration, mentally sure, deliberating, practical thinker, sense of form, steady mind, enduring, mentally laid-back, docile, undemanding

NEGATIVE: slow minded, plodding, tardy, guarded, mean-minded, money-grubbing, boneheaded, one-track-minded, overburdened, limited thinker, stubborn mind, lazy-minded, dumb, misses the point, couch potato

Gemini and Virgo born, yet another period of review and reflection for you has come to an end ... how have you been enlightened and how was or will your life be affected ??? ... your ruling planet has now resumed forward motion and much to your delight so will you - even though a lot of you were probably trying to do it during the actual retrograde ... right, of course right ... many of us were doing the same thing and you know who you are !!! ... just remember to proceed with caution while Mars is still in retrograde motion !!!

Mercury remains in Taurus until June 12th, and it remains in direct motion until August 30th when it will begin its third retrograde journey for 2016 which will be completely in the sign of Virgo, one of the signs it naturally rules which could have the potential to greatly add to the disruptive potential it normally has, going from 29 degrees 5 minutes back to 14 degrees 49  minutes Virgo ...

And as I usually like to say, now that Mercury is back in direct motion, it's time to "bust a move", but this time the "busting" should be done cautiously especially until Mars completes its current retrograde journey which will switch signs and return to the sign of Scorpio this Friday, 5/27, where it will remain in retrograde motion until June 29th, and in Scorpio Mars yields the potential to stir up multiple problems and issues from deep within as the focus of the retrograde shifts !!!

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER !!!

The Sun began it's yearly gallop through the perceptive, versatile sign of Gemini today, May 20th, at 10:37 AM EDT ... this is the final astrological sign of the Spring season ... this energy is all about acquiring knowledge, communicating in a variety of ways, and constantly being on the MOVE ... sooooo ... get ready ... get set ... GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ???

BUT HOLD ON A MINUTE - Mercury is currently in its second retrograde journey for 2016 but fortunately for only two more days when it stations back into direct motion on Sunday, May 22nd ... but then Mars will still be retrograde until June 29th ... so for all this GO GO GO energy we are being influenced by, it's best to proceed with caution and perhaps at a slower pace than wound up Gemini usually likes to pursue ... and so the Universe giveth and the Universe taketh !!!

In Gemini, the Sun encourages us to shine fluently - one may gain or seek recognition for their verbal skills and their ability to be highly creative through perceptiveness and the ability to compare, contrast, and find connections between ideas ... there is a need to shine by being versatile - here is a natural drive towards a wide ranging curiosity which could also get you into trouble or end up causing you to be too scattered ... a wide variety of talents, social contacts and hobbies will assist one in their self-expression ... there is also a need to shine for ones agility and flexibility - one could achieve recognition through their dexterity, adaptability or enhanced eye-hand coordination ... and there is a need to seek recognition for ones mental brilliance - one wants to feel proud of their intelligence, rationality and logic ... there is a tendency here to be ego-vulnerable regarding ones mental and communication skills ... pride and shame issues are tied to the mind in this sign ... and ultimately one needs to express themselves verbally and to achieve positive recognition for their intellect ...

Gemini is a masculine/air/mutable(flexible) sign ... its symbol is the Twins - associated with duality, humanism, versatility and communication ... the picture is that of two figures standing side by side with a line over the top and the bottom - also known as the glyph for the Roman numeral 2 ... symbolically, these two upright lines bounded on the top and the bottom represent wisdom, learning, and the power of the mind to synthesize information ... Gemini's key phrase is "I THINK" and its keyword is "VERSATILITY" ... Anatomically it rules the hands, arms, shoulders and lungs thus making this energy prone to strains and accidents with the arms and hands as well as being prone to bronchitis and respiratory ailments ... Gemini is the sign opposite to Sagittarius in the zodiac ...

As you are certainly aware of by now, Mercury is the ruling planet of Gemini in addition to the sign of Virgo ... Mercury - the ancient messenger of the Gods ... in astrology it rules travel and communication with its main emphasis being quick cleverness and a nervous temperament ... but it also bestows somewhat of a fickle nature that tends to arouse unexpected anger in others sometimes the depth of which Gemini energy misjudges ... its keyword is "REASONING ABILITY" ... it therefore rules reason, mental and cerebral capacity, ability to communicate, intellect, awareness, dexterity, rationalization, transmission, words, opinion, and sensory perceptions ... its action is quick, uncertain, and volatile ... it deals with travel - especially short trips, brothers and sisters, children, clerking, speaking, writing, bookkeeping, secretaries, neighborhood activities, letters and mailings, means of transportation, trade, and techniques ... in your natal chart the place where you find Mercury shows how and where you communicate the best ... anatomically, Mercury rules the  nervous system, brain, sight, hands and arms ...

Gemini is the natural ruler of the 3rd house of the horoscope ... this is the house of side-by-side relationships whose keyword is "AWARENESS" ... the 3rd house shows the local environment you live in, your brothers and sisters, and all forms of communication - speaking, writing, and singing ... it indicates all means of transportation including short trips ... it shows the adaptability of ones mind to learning and to new ideas, the ability to relate to ones environment, and ones taken-for-granted skills ... this house shows the conscious and objective portion of ones mind as well as ones primary schooling ...

The Sun in Gemini is teaching us all about learning to live through being able to communicate ... here we have the contact maker ... one who is forever young ... Gemini is famous for its dualistic and sometimes contrary nature ... word and mind play is an endless source of amusement here ... versatility rules - everything is equally interesting to Gemini therefore making it most likely one of the least prejudiced of the 12 signs of the Zodiac ... Gemini has an extremely lively imagination making it also one of the most artistically creative Signs as well ... ironically one can lack the imagination to see that in using ones imagination it draws one into a closer intimacy with life itself, but getting deeply involved is the Twins weakest ability ... ultimately one must realize that the answer to the eternal Gemini questioning lies within the imagination and not the brain!!! ... the energy of the Sun in Gemini can be expressed in the following ways:

POSITIVE: amusing, perceptive, witty, eloquent, swift, ingenious, quick on the uptake, mobile, versatile, flexible, adaptable, imaginative, non-dogmatic, sees both sides, light touch, objective, clever mind, informative, resourceful

NEGATIVE: cheap, glib, sarcastic, chatterbox, fly, devious, shifty, evasive, dabbler, two-faced, fickle, "chases rainbows", non-committal, indecisive, superficial, aloof, unable to see the whole picture, bluffer, involved in excessive gossip

HAPPY SOLAR RETURN GEMINI BORN !!! - part of your reason for being here is certainly to educate us,  keep us on our toes and help us understand that KNOWLEDGE IS POWER !!! ... the Sun is by its lonesome self in Gemini but soon to be joined by Venus in 4 days !!!

BUT HOLD ON A MINUTE - Mercury is currently in its second retrograde journey for 2016 but fortunately for only two more days when it stations back into direct motion on Sunday, May 22nd ... but then Mars will still be retrograde until June 29th ... so for all this GO GO GO energy we are being influenced by, it's best to proceed with caution and perhaps at a slower pace than wound up Gemini usually likes to pursue ... and so the Universe giveth and the Universe taketh !!!

The Sun remains in the sign of Gemini until June 20th ... respect your own dreams and avoid cutting corners in your pursuit of them ... more importantly, pay attention to the "value" of what you say ...

Gemini is truly a very youthful oriented energy, so for the next few weeks just enjoy "being a kid again" and think about what it must be like to be "forever young" ... and with all this energy driving us to pursue so much information from so many places, we may end up feeling as though we are indeed moving at the speed of light - at least somewhat once we get on the other side of the current Mercury retrograde and Mars still being retrograde until June 29th !!!

MORE DETAILS ... DETAILS ... DETAILS !!!

JUPITER  - planet representing growth, the laws, belief and ethics, expansion, opportunity, wealth, faith, higher education, travel especially long distance, religion, philosophy, joy, goodwill, as well as excess and extravagance - completed its retrograde journey on Monday, 5/9, at 8:16 AM EDT resuming forward motion at 13 DEGREES 15 MINUTES VIRGO ... while Jupiter has been retrograde since January 7th of this year, we have all been rethinking and reviewing our growth and expansion and determining whether or not it may have gone too far too fast and needed some adjustment ... during this period we all have hopefully experienced some kind of internal growth and have been preparing for opportunities that may now become available as Jupiter has stationed back into direct motion ... now is the time to finally determine whether or not what is being offered is something that you truly want and whether or not it will positively promote personal and spiritual growth, or is something that is merely stroking your ego ... Just remember though we are still currently in a double personal planet retrograde, that being both Mercury and Mars, so be careful about moving too fast with new opportunities first until May 22nd when Mercury completes its second retrograde journey for 2016 and second until June 29th when Mars completes its retrograde journey for 2016 ... I know it seems like a long time to put things on hold, but now is an excellent time to do your research and prepare to move forward when the planetary energy is in a more beneficial period of support for your endeavors !!!

This Jupiter retrograde period occurred from 23 DEGREES 14 MINUTES VIRGO back to 13  DEGREES 15 MINUTES VIRGO ... if you've had a natal chart done you know where these degrees fall, and the areas of life ruled by the house our houses involved are most likely where situations had gone too far in an effort to produce growth and expansion, and had to be addressed and adjustments made  ... 

Sagittarius born individuals, it is time for you to come out of your "hibernation period" and begin moving forward once again - but perhaps for now best to take "baby steps" until the previously mentioned retrograde periods end and especially as Mars is retrograde in your birth sign until May 27th !!! ... so where did you receive illumination and enlightenment and what have you been busy reviewing and rethinking in your lives since January 7th??? ... what is it that you really want, and what is it that is simply excessive and unnecessary for personal and spiritual growth and expansion ... and we all should have been doing that on some level of our lives ...

Jupiter has now resumed forward motion to complete its transit through the sign of Virgo  ... Jupiter was last in Virgo from August 27th, 2003 through October 25th, 2004 - what was going on in your life back then ??? ... below is a reminder of how this highly optimistic planetary energy has the potential to express itself  while transiting through the sign of Virgo :

Jupiter began its transit through Virgo back on August 11th, 2015, and even though Jupiter is frequently referred to as the "great Benefic" and will certainly have some very positive effects during this transit, Jupiter is considered to be in detriment in Virgo as that means it is in the sign opposite of the one it rules which is Pisces - well, sort of ... Jupiter was technically considered the ancient ruler of Pisces because way back when, Neptune had not been discovered yet, and Jupiter had been given rulership of both Sagittarius and Pisces which makes sense as one sign, Sagittarius governs the higher mind, beliefs, philosophy and religion, and Pisces governs the mystical, the visionary and spiritual matters ... also, Jupiter is usually least comfortable operating in an earth sign as it will have the tendency to limit and confine Jupiter's expansive qualities and abilities ... earth signs tend to be more of a practical, tangible nature which challenges Jupiter's desire to explore the higher planes of existence ...

Jupiter in Virgo will make sure that no opportunity is wasted ... it is organized, practical and receives great pleasure when efforts made produce concrete results ... it gives a cautious, practical and scientific outlook on life ... it can produce a fine intellect from the added concentration and focus ... it yields the ability to gain cooperation from others ... it sets high standards in whatever it does ... it produces natural scholars who must watch the tendency to expect too much from others ... cleanliness and order are of great importance ... integrity in detail is a must ... religious and moral beliefs are usually based on the concept of service ... it believes in hard work ... honesty and integrity are very important in work and business, and congenial relationships with co-workers, employees and employers are valued ... with the great urge to give detailed consideration, one must learn to get help from others as well as delegate responsibilities in order to avoid overwork and the incorrect treatment of some aspect of projects being undertaken ... there can be an increased interest in service and charitable pursuits that are associated with physical and mental health in hospitals and educational institutions ... there could be analytical interests in geography, botany, philosophies, higher education and religion ... any area of work will benefit from the ability to take account of the details - without getting lost in them - and then successfully placing them into a broad overview that presents a completed picture ... through ones work ethic and service to others, their philosophical and spiritual horizons are expanded ...

Jupiter in Virgo has challenges ... one of the biggest is being unable to "see the forest for the trees" as Jupiter is all about expansion and the big picture while Virgo is extremely focused on the multitude of details ... Jupiter is amplification and elaboration and Virgo is precision and perfection ... worries tend to get magnified and confidence is not always the best ... due to Jupiter's expansion and Virgo's restriction internal tension may result ... often expressing ones affection gets curtailed somewhat ... due to the over concern with so many details, one must guard against making mountains out of molehills as the saying goes ... sometimes one can get very lazy and sloppy in their work if they are not careful ... most importantly, one must be careful not to work so hard and end up getting nowhere !!!

Virgo is the natural ruler of the 6th house which is a house of substance ... here we must humble ourselves and fore go the central spotlight ... understanding the universe is achieved through learning to understand the structure and detail of the smallest element ... and as Jupiter transits through Virgo, there will be an expanded awareness of doing all of the above mentioned ... expansion, growth and opportunity has the potential to occur in the following areas ruled by the 6th house as well : work, health, personal habits, employment, employees, tenants, pets, dependents, service given to others, routine matters, ones clothes, hygiene, nutrition - interest in food and drink, illness and conditions affecting ones health, the unconscious mind and self-adjustment ... in regards to health, there could be issues regarding the intestines, the nervous system, the brain, sight, hands and arms, and illness brought on by stress, worry, emotional upset or nervous tension ... 

Jupiter in Virgo teaches us all about how to grow through careful analysis ... it can be slow moving but ultimately it is sure ... the greatest growth takes place on a mental rather than a material level ... once you clearly perceive the patterns and way in which you grow and develop, it will lead to a greater understanding of who you are, where you are going and where you fit in the universal scheme of things ... the energy of Jupiter in Virgo can be expressed in the following ways :

POSITIVE: an urge to learn, organized progress, perseverance, professionalism, realistic, judicious, methodical, ethical, philosophical, virtuous, honest, practical, conscientious, upstanding , thorough

NEGATIVE: overly studious, self-limiting, materialistic, cynical, petulant, overly analytical, narrow minded, nonchalant, mean, hypocritically pious, prudish, moralizing, picky, petty, critical, worrisome, sloppy, lazy

For those of you born with Jupiter in Virgo, you will be experiencing, or already have experienced, your Jupiter return during this transit when Jupiter reaches the degree it was at when you were born ... this return occurs approximately every 12 years as that is how long it takes Jupiter to transit around the zodiac ... Jupiter returns often mark the completion of a cycle of religious, spiritual or philosophical understanding and thus the beginning of major new cycles of growth and progress ... it represents a time when one hopefully sees whether or not they are putting as much into the world as they expect to receive from it ... frequently people who are beneficial for you in some way will come into your life during this time ... and yes, there is always the possible potential to gain from some financial advantage ... one can experience prosperity, opportunity and abundance in the area of life ruled by whichever house in ones natal chart this return occurs ...

As always, for all of you who have had a natal chart run and know where the 30 degrees of Virgo fall, you will probably get a good idea of where in your life there is the potential for the energy of Jupiter in Virgo to expand your horizons on your journey through life !!!

Jupiter remains in direct motion until February 6th, 2017 ... Jupiter remains in Virgo until September 9th of this year and will not return for approximately 12 years when it returns to Virgo on August 25th/26th, 2027 depending on the time zone in which you live ... 

One should always be trying to live life to the fullest with a steady, quiet self-confidence which is ultimately what Jupiter energy is all about !!! ... to that end, optimistic voices will hopefully encourage us as we all begin to "exuberantly" seek to expand our philosophy of life which in turn potentially will yield more positive personal and spiritual growth ... 

So be prepared as Jupiter moves forward to complete its journey through Virgo to be focused, concentrated and busy analyzing all of those DETAILS ... DETAILS ... DETAILS !!! 

JUST A "TOUCH" OF LOVE !!!

VENUS  - the planet representing attraction, love, affection, beauty, happiness, value and values, how we relate, and social or artistic expression - began its transit through the earthy, stable sign of Taurus, Friday, April 29th, at 8:36 PM EDT ... Venus is very comfortable and at home functioning very well here ... it is considered to be in "dignity" in Taurus - this is one of the two signs of the zodiac it naturally rules - the other being Libra of course ... But just how dignified this transit of Venus will be has a lot to do with the affect the current Mercury retrograde in Taurus will have for the first 24 days of this 26 day transit !!! ... Venus was last in Taurus from March 13th through April 11th, 2015 ...

Venus in Taurus usually enjoys physical gratification - including food, drink, possessions, finances, and sensual indulgences - often to the point of becoming overly indulgent !!! ... it deeply enjoys sensations, appreciates nature, and truly savors the five senses more so than usual - especially TOUCH !!! ... this energy is often relaxed and easygoing in relating to people and it appreciates loyalty and stability ... affection is expressed physically and steadily - sometimes to the point of being too possessive ... the drive for pleasure is very strong and could easily make one excessively self-indulgent ... the handling of money and possessions is usually done sensibly, but there could be the tendency to overvalue comfort, luxury and/or attractive physical objects ... there is a desire for comfort in love relationships and one responds to sensual energy from other people ... an appreciation of beauty and artistic talents can lead to personal satisfaction and success ...

Whatever this energy loves it will love completely and totally ... it believes relationships can last forever ... but sometimes the relationships last longer than they should ... the saying that old habits die hard is especially true with Venus in Taurus ... and this energy continues to think about all the time what it has "invested" in its object of desire !!! .. this is a steadfast love ... it also is prone to the love of good food so gaining weight could prove a challenge under this energy ...

Venus in Taurus teaches us all about loving through stabilizing ... it's Nature's connoisseur ... there is a pronounced need to show physical affection in order to feel loved - mere words will NOT suffice ... the secret here to obtaining the object of your desires and maintaining a stable relationship is to understand that anything or anyone outside of yourself can only become a part of your life when your value and values are a reflection and in harmony with Nature itself ... this is one of the very strongest Planet-Sign combinations that indicates a genuine love of Nature ... the ultimate truth here is that what you love and care about is only as solid and secure as how you feel inside ... the energy of Venus in Taurus can be expressed in the following ways:

POSITIVE: attractive, earthy, affectionate, artistic, aesthetic, peaceful, sensuous, satisfying, steadfast, loyal, wholesome, constant, sympathetic, encouraging, comforting, pleasure-giving, nature-loving, deeply trusting, sound values, conservational

NEGATIVE: greedy, materialistic, self-indulgent, overly sensual, self-satisfied, stubborn, possessive, smug, too abiding, misguiding, dissipating, insatiable, limited viewpoint, gullible, weight-gainer, jealous, insecure

Taurus born individuals this is your time to reflect your inner beauty outwardly and ask for what you want - you just might get it if it is what you truly desire ... for the rest of us, we can now see what it might be like to be born with Venus in Taurus, as well as getting a glimpse into how Taurus born individuals may operate in their quest for love and defining where their true values lie ...

Venus now joins the Sun and Mercury which is currently retrograde in Taurus until May 22nd ... Venus remains in Taurus until May 24th ... meanwhile understand - that which makes us feel loved is our own persistent faith in our individual love nature ... and by the end of this transit we all will hopefully have been able to feel - just a "touch" of love !!!