Full Moon April 2016 & Prince

The Moon enters Scorpio yesterday that aligned with the rising sign, ascendant, of Prince who passed to spirit. I may post his birth chart at a later time but prefer to respect him by simply adding his symbol in the center of this chart for today's Full Moon. He lived his earthly life as a Gemini that symbolizes the messenger which he truly was. He was highly sensitive with his Moon of feelings in Pisces and his rising sign Scorpio - both water signs. Gemini being a dual sign was his true expression and I appreciate his expression of his spirituality.

ASTROLOGY FOR APRIL 11-17, 2016

★Weekly Astrology Column & Daily Details★
All about Mars retrograde and great Mercury angles. This is a good week for communication. ★Mars Retrograde in Sagittarius will move back into Scorpio before going Direct again June 29. This can have a mild effect unless you are putting yourself on the line and engaging in risky or sensitive business. Because of the various mixed energies and strong influence…
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Beware the Ides of March...but why?

The Ides of March…

In ancient Rome, the Ides of March were equivalent to our March 15th. If you’ve heard of the Ides of March, is probably to William Shakespeare. In his play Julius Caesar, a seer says to Caesar: Beware the Ides of March.

In the play, and in reality, Caesar was indeed assassinated on the ides of March, March 15 in 44 B.C. In the ancient Roman calendar, each month had an Ides. In March, May, July, and October, the Ides fell on the 15th day. In every other month, the Ides fell on the 13th. The word Ides derives from a Latin word which means “to divide.” The Ides were originally meant to mark the full moon, but because calendar months and lunar months were different lengths, they quickly got out of step.

The energy is division and it certainly rings true sometimes that people become divided, in groups and within.

Astrology Information (link) - January 18-24, 2016

The column this week:
 

DISCOVER YOUR TRUE IDENTITY & INDIVIDUALITY THROUGH THE LEO FULL MOON WHILE UNIFYING WITH THE AGE OF AQUARIUS 

Venus plays a prominent role during the week with a direct angle to Jupiter and change of signs on Saturday when it enters Capricorn. This influences how everyone relates to one another including close relationships. Tendencies to become involved or go overboard quickly changes once Venus is in Capricorn that brings structure and desire for reliability and reason. Throughout the week is the significant influence from Mercury when it forms strong alignments to Uranus and Pluto that brings strong opinions and thoughts...

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Mercury Retrograde January 5-January 25, 2015

 

 MERCURY RETROGRADE began yesterday in Aquarius and will return

 back into Capricorn before the 3 week cycle completes.

Details are in the weekly column: http://www.shirleymaclaine.com/articl…/astrology/article-341

How to manage the energy of Mercury Retrograde

Utilize the time to reorganize and revamp what has been our of order and needs better management.

• Avoid making long-term commitments during the cycle.
• Rearrange furniture or anything.
• Eliminate clutter.
• Restore repair anything from items to routine. 
• Be thorough when leaving messages.
• Double check reservations and plans to minimize error.
• Plan for the unexpected.
• Wait to purchase cars, bicycles, planes or any type of travel vehicle. 
• Be cautious and thorough when signing contracts.

December 9, 2015 - Mercury enters Capricorn

Mercury enters Capricorn at 9:35 PM where it travels until January 1, 2016 although it returns to Capricorn later when it retrogrades that extends the energy until February 13, 2016. A strong tendency to study and gain ground is on the minds of many who will need to remain focused and work in an orderly manner toward goals to be able to reach agreements. Contracts are firm-clad with numerous details that need to be recognized. This is a matter-of-fact energy calling for some tempering so that intentions are recognized.

 

Sunday, November 22 - Sun in Sagittarius

★★SUNDAY - ARIES MOON - SAGITTARIUS SUN★★
 

Today the Sun enters Sagittarius for it's month long journey. Governed by Jupiter, the planets of good fortune, blessings, inspiration and vision, all are subject to this inspirational energy of limitless opportunity. Mercury is now there as well to create extra oomph and much communication. The entire world resonates with conversation, thought and contemplation on ideals and beliefs. Some will respond to the insight Sagittarius, Jupiter and Mercury offer while others will be restless, talk much and drift. Be open to receive enlightenment, clarity, truth and purpose that then gives you a base for your own choices.