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Astro-logical Forecast for Tuesday 1/14/2014: Retrograde Venus Square Mars
/in The ForecastMoon is waxing full in Cancer over the next two days, suggesting an abundance of emotions, and some of them all over the place. The need for emotional and homeland security is the likely focus.
Generally speaking, the Moon is happy to be in Cancer, which is the sign it rules. Today starts out dreamily enough, aided by a harmonious connection to the Moon from soulful Neptune. A revelation or upset is suggested around lunchtime ET, courtesy of a zap from rebel Uranus…followed by a catharsis or power play around dinner ET.
By all means, be proactive with your agenda — but also be sensitive to how your agenda is being received. You recall yesterday I mentioned that a challenging aspect between aggressive Mars and retrograde Venus (exact on Thursday) suggested we all needed to be vigilant about minding our manners, right? When Venus is retrograde, social graces are more likely to be forgotten — with unpleasant consequences.
Yesterday afternoon in Florida — during the long Moon void — a man was shot in a movie theater by a retired police officer. The victim’s offense? Texting his three-year-old daughter during the trailers. And what’s really bizarre — and yet, so oddly in tune with planetary patterns — is this line from the article:
…as opposed to underscoring the increased debate about when to use handguns in public, as noted by many in the Reader Comments section (it looks like that line has since been edited out). Yep, the order of the day — with Venus retrograde — is manners, or the lack thereof. Do remember to say “please” and “thank you” through January 31st, when Venus turns direct, won’t you?
You are more affected by the increasing tension between aggressive/horny/action hero Mars and retrograde Venus if you have a planet or angle around 16 to 18 degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn…or were born around the 8th of January, April, July or October. An extra hour at the gym or some other physical release is suggested. This transit is excellent if you need to push through resistance on a project that requires a daring initiative. It is more easily channeled if you are working solo, as there is less inclination to consider the needs of others. So if you have to work with others, be extra mindful…
This soft grey is brought to you by the light of the silvery Moon in Cancer, encouraging you to honor your need for emotional security. A personal astro-logical consultation offers comfort and support.
Astro-logical Forecast for Monday 1/13/2014: Mind the Void
/in The ForecastGood morning!
You’re so welcome, Laura. I am delighted to be of service!
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In the Americas, you’re waking up in the middle of a 27 hour-long void-of-course Moon that began Sunday at 4:33PM ET. The Moon does not get into gear until 7:25PM ET, when it leaves chatty Gemini for nurturing Cancer. Sleeping in past your usual wake-up call is not an unusual Moon-void occurrence, and chances are you may do it without consequence. Plus, sleeping in is actually good for you, and now scientists are beginning to understand why we need to “spend a third of our lives completely out of it” (see the preceding link for details).
Take care of routine tasks today, and see if you notice any odd twist in your efforts to move forward in a straight line. Enjoy whatever detour may crop up, even if your plane happens to land at the wrong airport, as some passengers flying Southwest Airlines discovered last night. Remember that crises that crop up often turn out to be “much ado about nothing.” Also remember that Moon voids favor surprise upsets and underdogs in competitions, such as last night’s “messy” Golden Globes.
The work week really gets into gear on Tuesday, and in the Americas, there are no other Moon voids to distract you during business hours. Highlights of the week, in terms of planetary patterns, include a Full Moon on late Wednesday night, followed by a charged-up challenge between Venus (women) and Mars (men) on Thursday. Juicy for some; nasty for others; everyone please remember your manners…
In the news, I’m bummed to report an unfortunate “breakthrough” story concerning toxins and water, as reflected by Neptune’s sojourn through Pisces. It involves a company with the mind-blowing name of Freedom Industries, Inc., which owns a chemical-storage facility that just happens to be on a river, and apparently it’s had the freedom to do whatever it darn well pleased since at least 1991 because oopsie. And as of Thursday, 300,000 people in West Virginia have been without drinking water for four days... Gah!
Getting back to the Moon void spirit, so as to end on a lighter note because Monday: the annual No Pants Subway Ride happened yesterday, with citizens in 25 countries participating. Talk about a twist in your usual routine, as well as somebody’s knickers…
This bright yellow is brought to you by today’s inquisitive Moon in Gemini. It appeals to curious types needing valuable information about their unique horoscopes. A personal astro-logical consultation is sure to satisfy…
Astro-logical Forecast for Friday 1/10/2014 & The Weekend: Money Talks
/in The ForecastAnother day of practical, organizing Moon-in-Taurus energy could relieve the high-voltage charge many of you have reported feeling at the start of the work week. Sensory overload, was it? Too many roaring egos? The next few days offer potential for grounded and realistic communications, likely involving social status and/or business concerns, thanks to helpful connections between the Sun and Venus to disciplined Saturn. Issues on the table might be a second pass at something that came up around November 24th. If so, you’re likely to get a final hit on the matter around February 25th.
Your only caveat today is the potential wet blanket suggested by a stubborn opposition between Saturn and the Moon around 2PM ET. On the plus side, this very same aspect could also be reflected in an ambitious reach. What will it be for you?
Remember, the energy symbolized by planetary patterns is neither positive nor negative. We have plenty of say in how we choose to use and experience it. You know this cold snap that has had most of America whingeing all week? Entomologists have been doing cartwheels over it, hoping the freezing temperatures will wipe out zillions of invasive pests. Put those long johns on with a smile, and think of how great it is for the trees. Look for a silver lining in any given situation, no matter how unpleasant it may seem.
On Saturday you’ll likely sleep through a very brief void before the Moon enters Gemini at 7:26AM ET. Great for conversation, communication and information — especially with the patterns described above. On Sunday, Moon goes void at 4:23PM ET…and doesn’t enter Cancer until 7:25 PM ET on MONDAY. Ship it Friday if you can…
…and if you didn’t see it yesterday, here’s another chance for you to find a check with your name on it. Go to www.unclaimed.org – it will connect you to the Unclaimed Property Departments run by state comptrollers of all 50 states — and some parts of Canada. Go to the site for every state you’ve ever lived in — see if your name is listed and file a claim. Reviewing finances is a perfect Venus retrograde activity, doncha’ know. Let me know if you hit pay dirt — and share this forecast with all of your friends and relations. You will make their day.
This soothing pink color is brought to you by the Moon in comfort-seeking Taurus, moooooving you to organize your plans for material security in 2014. A personal astro-logical consultation would be an excellent building block for this project.
Astro-logical Forecast for Thursday 1/9/2014: Venus Retrograde Windfall?
/in The ForecastWith the Moon’s ingress into placid, earthy Taurus last night as of 9:24PM ET, your pace is likely to be slower and steadier than yesterday’s hyped-up drive. Note your dreams upon waking, as a communicative connection between the Moon and nebulous Neptune in the wee hours may put your subconscious mind to good use. The only other exact aspect today is a harmonious connection between the material security-seeking Taurus Moon and deep, resourceful Pluto at 7:27PM ET.
You do remember that Venus (money, art, women, social expression) is retrograde until the end of the month, right? Which is an excellent time to review your finances and your beliefs about money. How cool would it be to find some cash from the past? Check out www.unclaimed.org — it will connect you to the Unclaimed Property Departments — run by state comptrollers of all 50 states — and some parts of Canada. Go to the site for every state you’ve ever lived in — see if your name is listed and file a claim. The first time I did this, I found a few hundred dollars in New York and California — so much fun! Check it out, let me know if you hit pay dirt — and share this forecast with all of your friends and relations. You will make their day.
Oh what news, what news. Talk about breakthroughs. New York and New Jersey are all abuzz over this one: Christie Faces Scandal Over Traffic Jam Aides Ordered. See, back in September, access lanes from Fort Lee, New Jersey to the George Washington Bridge were mysteriously closed for a few days, resulting in hours of delay for commuters as the whole town was gridlocked. How could this have happened? Inquiring minds started to wonder…and then a few journalists got to work. Seems the lane closings were in fact “a stunningly stupid act of political revenge” aimed the mayor of Fort Lee, who refused to endorse Chris Christie’s re-election bid. Quelle scandale!
You may recall a very brief discussion of Christie’s horoscope in November, noting fierce transits by the Uranus-Pluto square suggesting the naturally brash and opinionated Moon-in-Sagittarius governor was likely to be intensely persuasive in 2013 and 2014. A closer examination reveals solar arcs (not to be confused with transits) suggesting the potential for scandal (Jupiter to Neptune), as Christie’s need to take action (Mars) is heavily challenged by stern Saturn — a.k.a. a brick wall. Another solar arc to Christie’s perfectionist and/or hypercritical Virgo Sun from aggressive Mars suggests “temperament, feeling attacked, accidents, surgery” — according to master astrologer Noel Tyl. We’ll see where Mr. Christie is at in March…
Meanwhile, two tough stories reflecting Saturn’s passage through nitty-gritty Scorpio force a heart-wrenching consideration of life and death. A woman in Texas is brain-dead, but the hospital has not honored her family’s request to take her off life support because she is pregnant. In California, a 13-year-old girl — has also declared brain-dead — and her mother went to court to keep her daughter on a ventilator. We have another year to go with Saturn in Scorpio…
…so I’ll close with more awesomeness from Gabrielle Giffords. After writing an op-ed for the New York Times (linked in yesterday’s forecast), she completed a successful skydive. Courage. Determination. Fortitude. Onward!
This soothing pink color is brought to you by the Moon in comfort-seeking Taurus, moooooving you to organize your plans for material security in 2014. A personal astro-logical consultation would be an excellent building block.
Astro-logical Forecast for Wednesday 1/8/2014: A Breakthrough for Real
/in The ForecastEast Coasters, use the early morning hours productively before the fiery Aries Moon goes void-of-course at 11:22AM ET, not to enter Taurus until 9:24PM ET. Communication of all kinds is accentuated, though you might notice a shift into neutral around lunchtime. West Coasters, your entire business day may have that “herding cats” feeling, but it does not mean you can’t be productive, too. The challenge is to be patient with any aimless cats you encounter and maintain your cool in during any “crisis” that crops up. My money says it’s likely much ado about nothing, and you’ll have more fun if you can be flexible with your flight plan.
Physical energy and ego energies are running higher than usual, courtesy of a challenge between action hero Mars and bombastic Jupiter. Definitely do something productive with that. On the plus side: more fun and the more the merrier. On the down side: the potential for overindulgence and a lack of oversight; sleepless nights; actions that may be seen as outrageous; and accidents. I’ve had a lot of people who are directly impacted by the Cardinal Grand Cross tell me they’ve had trouble sleeping this week. Coincidence or conspiracy?
Once the Moon enters Taurus at 9:24PM ET, things will settle down. You can calmly and methodically get organized and build structures for your material security and sensual enjoyment.
Meanwhile, planetary patterns suggest another day of extremes — at least in the weather department. While much of America is freaking out over freakishly low temperatures and radical temperature swings, in Australia it’s hotter than Hades, and in Argentina, too. Massive waves have pummeled Europe, too. Want a bit of inspiring, believe-in-miracles, never-never-give-up news that reflects the indomitable spirit of an Aries Moon, mixed in with the breakthrough potential of the Cardinal Grand Cross? “Breakthrough potential” was the subhead in yesterday’s forecast, right? And this just hit the NYT home page: an update from Gabrielle Giffords about a personal breakthrough — read it through to the end, if you please. All through 2010 and 2011, Ms. Giffords had ruthless Pluto and then rebel Uranus making challenging aspects to her natal Mars (willpower; action) and Uranus, which are at 4 degrees of Cancer and 4 degrees of Libra, respectively. This suggests two years of extraordinary effort (here’s her horoscope — time unknown), resulting in a powerful transformation. In 2013, disciplined Saturn would have challenged her natal Saturn and likely her Leo Moon, suggesting the potential for an ambitious reach. She is awesome, and though I could dig up a zillion other headlines reflecting current planetary patterns, I’d rather let Ms. Giffords’ breakthrough (note that it is a physical breakthrough — how very Mars – Jupiter), carry you through the day.
This fire-engine red is brought to you by the Moon in me-me-me Aries, inspiring you to start the New Year off with an astro-logical consultation that’s all about YOU. Self-indulgent aspects among Venus, Mercury and the Moon demand it! Consultations are described in detail here.