Pluto goes retrograde in Capricorn

When death goes bad...

In the shadow of bad feng shui, I live down the street from a funeral parlor and often times I am awoken WAY earlier than I wish by a crazy cacophony of something else....Now, I get it's a Chinese tradition to have a band playing to help scare demons away, but this one is scaring the living too — and how the deceased isn't confused in its newly spirited state from this too, god only knows???...So, question of the day, does this band SUCK or is it just me? My case...

What I woke to?

...another Chinese funeral band...


....a more traditional one...


NOW, SERIOUSLY, AM I WRONG?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Neptune in Pisces

Walking the fine line between reality and lies.

Weeeee! Today, marks the day Neptune, the planet of dreams, creativity, and miracles has come back to its natural place, Pisces! Yes, this is a happening that only occurs once every 165 years, so THIS IS A BIG DEAL! As for what it means, it means expanding your point of view, dreaming bigger and letting your intuition lead you. However, not without its pitfalls, Neptune is also the planet of illusion and self-deception can happen easily and at times, unknowingly, as slipping into a fantasy can have its own powerful and numbing allure, as emotions will run deeper now. So, to keep your head on straight, it’ll mean using your wisdom to keep you in check and stay on track to reaching your ultimate destiny!

As for areas to make the magic happen:
Aries (March 21-April 19): Furthering your legacy and what you want your life to stand for.
Taurus (April 20- May 20): Deepening friendships and connecting on higher levels.
Gemini (May 21- June 20): Stepping up to your idea of success on your terms.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): Standing by your ideals and fortifying your philosophies fearlessly.
Leo (July 23- August 22): Owning up to your intensity, passions and sexuality.
Virgo (August 23- September 22): Believing in your commitments to benefit from them.
Libra (September 23- October 22): Contributing yourself for a greater good, perpetuating your karma.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Allowing yourself to be appreciated in love and for your creativity.
Sagittarius (November 22- December 21): Knowing where you belong and enjoying the comforts of having a foundation you can rely on.
Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Letting loose your charm and understanding its value.
Aquarius (January 20-February 19): Investing wisely and having your resources work for you.
Pisces (February 20-March 20): Trusting your visions; being and enjoying your authentic self.

New Moon In Aries

Energize!

Nothing like cha-cha-cha-ing to bring one back to full blast and on this very day, a new moon in Aries (which is like New Year's Day, as Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and a new moon represents new beginnings), it's almost mandatory to have to shake your moneymaker today and as many days ahead as possible, because dancing is a universal instinct, the ultimate biological impulse and it's just fun! So, boogie down to whatever productions...but if you live in the NYC area, check out tonight's Salsa Sundays at Brooklyn Bowl with the Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra! The music starts at 7pm and goes til 10pm, but if you want a free dance lesson, arrive at 5:30!

Mars enters Aries

Don't think, do!

Mars is back in full warrior mode! Yes, sliding into Aries at 12:51 am this morning, it marks the start of its new cycle, as Aries is Mars' natural position and ruler. So, to make the most of this auspicious occasion, which only happens every two years, it means time to kick off a new adventure with a giant leap of faith, and placing all bets on you! ...As it goes, with Aries, wimps suck and will be punished...So, time to muster up all dregs of courage and be willing to fling yourself off into the deepest end of your highest ambition. As for directions you'll be luckiest to venture out into...

Aries (March 21-April 19): Your vanity. To do great, you need to look great. Admit it, you're vain and you just can't fight it. 
Taurus (April 20- May 20): Take up a new creative hobby without judging yourself. Besides, you're ruled by Venus, the creative gods are behind you.
Gemini (May 21- June 20): Take control and reach out to that someone you can't get off your mind, to establish a new friendship. If anything, it'll give you so-much-more to talk about.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): Ask for more money and know you're worth it.
Leo (July 23- August 22): Take that dream vacation. NOW!
Virgo (August 23- September 22): Flex your power and enjoy cracking the whip on subordinates.
Libra (September 23- October 22): Stop waffling and commitment. Only when you do will you know what you truly have.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Enforce your logic as it were the new world order.
Sagittarius (November 22- December 21): Put no limits on your theatrics, attention loves you.
Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Revamp your home or move. You need new scenery!
Aquarius (January 20-February 19): Sign up for a class or somehow learn a new skill to broaden your intellectual horizons and show off your brains to new people.
Pisces (February 20-March 20): Throw a huge party and invite everyone you know!

Mercury goes retrograde in Aries

Oops, oh well...nothing is perfect...

Except this...the perfect theme song for the next three weeks of jack-up-ed retrogradeness (lasting until 4/23)....learn it, live it, love it, & you can download it here too...The Kinks, Better Things...

Venus enters Pisces

Smile! The universe loves you!

Yippee, Venus, the planet of love, slipped into Pisces this morning at 2:53am and brings along gifts for all those it loves — which is everyone! You know it, when the sign of karma gets put into a position of pleasure, it's bliss all round! Watch for superb miracles to happen today until April 21!

For moi, I got two surprise checks!!!! My ex-neighbor had contacted me while I was away, saying she had some mail for me that her husband had seen sitting in the lobby. He thought it looked important, so he brought them in...and voila, it was! It was money I never suspected I'd be getting or existed — and it was about the same amount that my trip through Uruguay cost!!!!! How crazy is that???!!!!! All I can say: I LOVE VENUS IN PISCES, hope you will too!!!!

Sun in Aries, Spring/Autumn Equinox

Recharge in style!

...in one of my favorite cities, Buenos Aires, where every day there's a cha-cha party, with my favorite porteña, Karina!

Full Moon in Virgo--The Super Moon

Wow, perfection!

Super Moon = A perigee full moon = the moon is at the closest degree to the Earth (in nearly two decades) = super intense lunar energy with a moon that looks larger than usual--but it won't be, it's just an illusion...

Daytripping through Tigre, B.A., Argentina...

Uranus enters Aries

Journey to a realm of uncharted adventure!

...Beach hopping through Uruguay con mi amiga asombrosa y companera en crimen, Karina! ...Buenos Aires - Uruguay: Montevideo - Cabo Polonio - La Paloma - Colonia del Sacramento and back again to B.A...

Mercury enters Aries

Who cares if it sounds like you're bragging...

I knew my trip would be amazing when I got seated next to a celebrity on the plane...Emperor Palpatine!

(This pic was actually from March 3rd, but oh well, it's Mercury in Aries now, so time to break some of the rules...)

New moon in Pisces, my solar 5th/my natal 10th

Lights, Camera, Action...

If you're living in the States, tune into the Tyra Show today and watch me and fellow astrologer extraordinaire, Astrolo-G, break down some ins-and-outs of astrology by answering viewers' dilemma and with two segments on how you can use the stars to spruce up your life. YES, an entire episode including Astrolo-G reading a skeptic's chart and making her a believer and me helping make-over a special lady for her hot date with her long time crush, giving her the leg up in making him come and get her! (For times and channels in your area, click to the Tyra link up above.)

...and here was the post-show video of yours truly on dating tips per sign...

Venus enters Aquarius

Unleasing your love for humanity...

From today until March 27th, it's your time to detach. Yes, forget who you think you are and look at things from a new light, because as it goes, the pleasure planet of Venus has moved into quirky-turkey sign of humanity, Aquarius, throwing a sense of distance and weirdness into the mix with all things love, beauty, and comfort--which means time to change it up, step off onto a new route and explore new ways to turn it out...

To help make this ride a tad more interesting and exciting, here are some fun tips on how to make the most of the aloof Aquarius vibe and give back to yourself -- as in fun role-playing ideas that can take you out of yourself, but still get you off! After all, you will never know, until you walk in another's shoes...

Aries (March 21-April 19): Play a couple you know.
Taurus (April 20- May 20): Banker and foreclosure victim.
Gemini (May 21- June 20): Cult leader and devotee.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): Dungeon master and slave.
Leo (July 23- August 22): Artist and muse.
Virgo (August 23- September 22): Pervy professor and teacher's pet.
Libra (September 23- October 22): Rockstar and groupie. 
Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Parent and babysitter.
Sagittarius (November 22- December 21): Geeky teens. 
Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Two mutes.
Aquarius (January 20-February 19): Soldier and prison of war.
Pisces (February 20-March 20): Patient and doctor.